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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22
SIX TOURISTS KILLED WHEN
PASSENGER TRAIN HITS AUTO

Macon, Ca, June 81. - Six tourists
bound from Fl. Lauderdale Fla, for
Nicholasville, KY, were killed Tuesday
when a Central of Georgia passenger
train crashed into their automobile
Mrs. Lovenia Cox the only one of the
party not instantly killed. told Off
GERS Just before she died that her hus7
band was Howard Cox, now at
Moundsville, w. Va, The others were
not Immediately identified, although
letters in their possession were ad-
dressed to Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Lovenia
Tayloy, L. A. Taylor and ]. A. P. Tay-
IOr
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22
UNCLAIMED MAIL.

Unclaimed letters in the Maysville
postofice week ending June 81:
Gulfoyle, ]. L. (2)
Gallenstein & Gee (2)
Hill, Mrs. Sarah
Hickory Ridge Farms
Lode. Helene (2)
Lyons, R. H.
Lyons, r. d.
Littleton, Mrs. Tyree
Parr. Everett 8.
Ross, George
Tabor, G.
Thomas, VIII
Ward, Russell
Westcott, George A.
Williams, E. A.
One cent due on above letters per-
sons calling for same will please say
Advertised" NJ. F. KEHOE. P. NJ.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22
MAY USE HABEAS CORPUS
TO RECOVER GIRL WIFE

Mayfield - Jesse Moss, II, may in.
5titute habeas corpus proceedings tc
recover companionship of his wife
Mrs. Ruby Rehkopf Moss, 16 taken
rom him when they were arrested af.
ter their marriage at Paris, Tenn, 9
rev hours after her graduation from
The Paducah high schol. Her father
John G. Rehkopf who followed the
'onple to Tennessee, is attempting tc
lave the marriage annuulled.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22

Herbert Brenon has been up nj the
Lake Saranac RECON looking for loca-
ton for the next William Farnum pic
ture we will make for Fox. Most of the
new production will be taken outdoors
in the Adirondack Mountains and in
the neighborhood of Lake Champlain.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22
CHURCHES SWEPT AWAY
BY GREAT CLOUDBURS1

Louisa - The Cpruce Lick Baptist
church and the Methodist Hewitt
chapel were swept from their founda.
items and destroyed, a barn and black.
'n ith shop were swept away and
much other property and crops were
damaged by a cloudburst on Big Hur.
ricane and Trace Branch. a few miles
from here.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22

pire. Everyone was woHd ering
whether Mr.. Stone would have seven
years hard luck. They have no cause
to worry thus far. He had hardly fin
ished "A Fool There Was" when he
was engaged for another production
and is negotiating for still others.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22

automobile of boating. In such craft
the champion met defeat in this city
recently and in similar boat he may
make a new world record at Peoria
at the official annual regatta Of the big
mid-west association.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22

member OF Harold Lloyd's company,
spends all his off time in experiment.
ing In makeup in which art he is a
past master. He has essayed 80 many
varieties Of types that he cannot count
them all. Before he entered motion
pictures he had taken course in
painting and modelling, which he con-
siders a great benefit in the makeup
business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22
MIDDLESBORO FLOODED
LIGHTNING CAUSES FIRE

Middlesboro. - Lightning set fore
to the store Of I. N. Sroffer, near Har-
rogate, many crops were damaged and
much of Middlesoboro was flooded in
the heaviest rain which has fallen
here in II years.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22
HORSE THIEF
GETS TWO YEARS SENTENCE

Louisa. - Champion Gillian was
given a sentence of two years in the
penitentiary on a charge of stealing a
horse near Blaine, this county at his
trial in Lawrence circuit court.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22
MOVIELAND NOTES.

Pearl White, who Is under contract
with Pathe to begin work July Is on
new serial of the famous series bear
ing her name as star, the production of
which was Interrupted by her desire
to take vacation on the Paris stage"
appears to be quitting the French cap
ital in blaze of glory. She is the sub
ject Of most attractive posters by the
Paris celebrity, Bouet and is specially
'headlined" at the Casino de Paris as
Star Of the Cinema" and La Grande
Vedette Americaine."
Ruth Roland, Pathe seriOl star, has
the distinction of being the first mo-
ton picture public favorite to broad
cast songs by radio. This she did I'M
der the auspices Of the San Francisco
Chronicle upon the occasion Of the
opening Of Loew's new Warfield The
alter. Miss Roland sang at the Empor
ium Station. San Francisco, her num-
Der being, "Dan't Leave Me. Nanny"
Paul PARROT is going to solve the
rent question in his next comedy, for
this will be the subject Of the "mirth-
quake" which J. A. Howe has prepared
for him. Howe will direct the picture.
In which Jobyna Raleton and Eddis
Baker will be chief support.
-
Mark Jones. character actor and q
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22
STUDIO SHOTS.

Joseph Poland, who has written
some of the best scenarios screened
for coast production companies, is
now associated with William Fox.
Poland, who formerly was an eastern
writer, recently completed the scripts
for THE Gun Fannier" with Tom Mix,
and The Splendid Outcast" with John
Gilbert.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22

Gaylord Lloyd says he has no peace
Of mind these days, for his son, Gay
lord Harold Lloyd. months old, has
been urging him all these months to
take him out to the Hal E. Roach
Studios to see Uncle Harold act in pic
lures. Gaylord Harold, as the official
studio baby, will have cordial well
come. for everybody wants to have a
look at him since he has been "Har-
olded" as the finest baby in California
He already has scrap book Of fan let
tiers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22

All Of Dustin Farnums productions
for William Fox during the coming
season will be made in California, as
Dustin simply refused to leave the
coast, with its boating and big
game fishing.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22

Jobyna Ralston, the charming little
Southern girl who is playing opposite
Paul PARROT in his comedies, has an
outward appearance Of shrinking, but
is yet to take dare" When PARROT
proposed the other day that she ride
to the location with himself and two
other members of the company on a
motorcycle, she accepted and off they
went, Jobyna hanging onto the sheer
edge Of nothing. There were perilous
sharp corners turned and at one of
them all four were spilled out, and
later on the trip was interrupted when
the gas supply was exhausted. A
studio car came up just then which
was dispatched back for more gas
after which the thrilling ride contin-
ned,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22

In the big home-wrecking scene in
the Fox special "A Fool There Was"
Lewis J. Stone, who plays the Fool,
smashes seven mirrors in his house as
a climax to his affair with the YAM
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22

Shirley Mason is taking little va
cation in Southern Califor MIA between
pictures. It isn't often Miss Mason
leaves her Hollywood home, but she
has been working hard, and went
away for a change.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22

One OF Tom Mix's horses was in
jured badly when an automobile
plunged into a number Of horses that
were being exercises along the roads
near Asbury Park, N. ]. Now everyone
Is asking what was one Of the Fox
stars famous ponies doing so far from
California.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-06-22

Mark Jones, character actor and a
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
N. c. WOMAN III.
On Birthday She Express Disapproval
 of Jazz.

Greensboro, N. C., Aug. 22-Bright and chipper, Mrs. Lou Thacker of Mount Airy N. C., celebrated her filth birthday here yesterday at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. J. M. Edmundson.
 She worries" Mir. Edmundson be- cause she insists on helping him feed his hogs and work in his garden, and wants Mrs. Edmundson to let her wash the dishes and red up" the house The day before her birthday she rode up town in an automobile.
 The old lady was born near Stone vile, in Rockingham county, N. G., Aug. 20. 1911. Four years ago she injured her hip in fall and doctors told her she would never walk again. She laughed at them and today Is walking with the aid of a stick.
 The jazziness of the young today does not meet with her approval. Folks ain't like they used to be-" she said Seems like they haven't got as much religion"
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
ROTARIANS PLAN
 A VISIT TO CAMP
Local Members to Have Corn
 Roast at Burlington

The noon-day luncheon Of the New Britain Rotary club will be omitted this week and members of the club will Journey to the Fresh Air camp at Burlington In the evening. where they will have a corn roast. The chill hdren at the camp will do the serving and the members will have an oppor- tunity to see the layout of the camp. Cars will leave in front of the Elks' club at o'clock and all those de- siring to attend are asked to be there at that time.
 Extensive plans are being made by the New London Rotary club for the fall conclave to be held in that city on September l2 Local men who have signihed their intention of going are. James Hallinan, Leon sprague, Mir. Traut, Albert Voltz, A. A. Mills, F. J. Porter, Dr. J. A. Bush, George Rogers, Joseph Andrews, R. o. Clark and Fred RackliKe. William Mars land, Frank Shields and Max Unkel- bach will go down on Monday and re- main to help the New Britain club members prepare breakfast on Tues day morning.
 Don Adams, the district governor of Rotary clubs from New Haven, will be the speaker on Thursday. Aug. 3l. at the meeting at the Shuttle Meadow club and all members are urged to be present at this gathering.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
TROOPS ARE DISMISSED.
Action Taken to get Men to Return {.
 Work at North Carolina Yards

Salisbury. N. C., Aug. 22.-The eight companies of North Cayolina National Guard ordered to Spencer, near here because of strike disorders at South ern Railway shops, were ordered re- moved today after members of the train service brotherhoods had voted to remain idle as long as the troops were retained, a telephone message from Spencer this afternoon said.
 The brotherhood members whose walkout forced company officials to man passenger trains and caused an almost complete tie-up of freight serv- ice through Spencer. were joined dur ing the forenoon by 25o clerks in the 6outhern'5> offices at Spencer and here. The clerks declared their in- tention of staying out until the troops were removed.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
AIRPLANE TRAVEL
 MAY GET CHEAPER
Experts Estimate That Public Soon May Ride At Six Cents Mile,

New York, Aug. 22.-such strides arc being made in the United Statet in the improvement of aircraft that soon it may be possible to transpor, a person at cost of not more thar six cents a mile. Brigadier General William Mitchell, assistant chief of the United States air service. declar- cd today The present cost per per son per miles, he said, was from IS to so cents.
 General Mitchell has just return. ed from an inspection tour of eastern aircraft manufacturing establish ments. In these factories ten per suit planes of various types are be- ing constructed for the air service and General Mitchell said he ex- pected that one of the planes would be one of the fastest and most pow erful ever devised.
 Every nation now regard awa- ton as first line of defense and in this respect the United States is not well protected" said the gen eral. T would call an adequate air force for this country one that gave six hundrd planes on the Atlantic, six hundred on the Pacific and 100 in the interior. That would re- ouire personnel of 10000 and the United States today has less than 400 flying officers"
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
MUCH INTEREST IN HORSESHOE PITCH
National Tournament to Be Held
 August 2s to Sept. 1

DesMoines. Iowa. Aug. 22 (py the Associated Press>-Interest Of horse shoe pitching enthusiasts Of the country is csntere6 about the national tournament 10 bs held August 18th to September list in connection with the Iowa State Fair,
 The tournament which Is drawing entries from alnost every state in the union will be conducted on twenty courts specially constructed for the tournament. Sixteen of the courts will be used for the mems tournament and four for the wom- ems contest.
 Players will be divided into groups of eight. the two, three or four highest winners In each group will be placed in the next round and the field gradually eliminated down to the nn- als. Sixteen prizes will be offered in the men's contest including 3eoo in cash and s7oc in trophies. Tn the women's tournament sloo in cash and. $500 in trophies are offered.
 The men will play 50 point games on 10 foot courts. The women Uill play 2l point games on 90 foot courts In scoring, ringers will count for three points, double ringers for six and closest shoe for one.
 Frank Jackson of Kellerton, Iowa. winner Of the 1921 tournament, and c. c. Davis of Columbus. Ohio. win ner of the winter tournament at St. Petersburg, Fla. are entries and the fight for top position Is expected to be between them. Interest in the women's tournament is being cen- tered about Mrs. J. R. Mathews of Minneapolis, winner of the 1921 tournament, and Miss Marjory vo6r- hess of Ashbury Park, N. J., winner of the 1920 national contest.
 The National Horseshoe Pitchers association and the National associa. ton of Horsehoe and Quoit Pitchers will meet at the same time and the two organizations are expected to merge.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

| 1o;So a. rn.--Openins prices on the stock exchange today had an irrSgu- 1 lar trend. Moat of the popular shares
 which rose to new high levels yester- day opened at concessions. Domestic oils and low priced rails went to higher ground with chemicals equip rents and some of the coppers. Lake
 Erie and Western was up l l-l and st. Paul broke through to another high. Gains of to 1 l-2 points were made by Standard Oils Of N. J. and Cal, while advances of . point each in Am. Can and Retail Stores were at- tributed in some quarters to pool op- erat!ons Small losses were noted in '. g. Steel. Marine pfd., Chicago and Northwestern. Chandler, Reading, Great Northern pfd,. Lehigh Valley southern Railway and Mexican Pet roleun.
 Wall Street Noon-An apparently over-bought condition having been created by i've consecutive days of increased prices caused an energetic attack on the whole list by bears in the first hour which was given stimu, lus by the readiness of recent buyers to take profits the resultant reaction depressing many of the active shares from to 5 points. Shippings, mo- tors, steels and standard rails were most affected. Special stocks, esps- cially chemicals public utilities and equipments. offered stubborn resis- tance to the selling pressure, the sus- tained demand for these shares even tually turning the course of the mar ket upward again before noon. Am erican Car and Foundry made . sen- sational advance of 1-t points to a new high with gains Of ? points being registered by Western Union, Allied Chemical and Pacific Gas and Electric all at or near the years best prices. Call money opened at 3H per cent
 Wall street, 1:3O p. m.-An inereas- ed investment demand and vigorous pool buying caused striking advances In a number of shares during the afternoon. Many new high prices for the year were again established. American Car gained 3 points. Liz sett and Myers 5 l-2, Otis Elevator 5, Westingh ouse Aifbrake 3-% and United Fruit B. The coppers, retail stores and the gas issues continued to be actively bought,
 Quotations furnished by Putnam
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
Girl Drowns in Surf
 After Heart Attack

Atlantic City. N. J., Aug. D. Esther Kerchner, 23. of Macunsle, Pa, was drowned in the surf of Providence avenue, Chelsea, late yes terday afternoon Miss Kerchner came here last October for her health. County Physician Louis Sou der believes she was seized with a heart attack while in the water. No one saw her sink. Her body was re- covered.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
City Items

The gospel will be preached by FL der J. l.. Jefferson, of the Adven, church, tomorrow evening at 5;3o o'clock, at the corner of Main and East Main streets.
 Meet me at schmsrr's for dinner- advt.
 The condition of Harold Ward, who was crushed beneath a load Of steel at the Stanley Works plant yesterday, was reported today as improved.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
MAYOR WANTS JITNEYs
Will Appear Before Utilities Oommis
 sion Tomorrow

Mayor A. M. Paonessa extended an invitation this afternoon to the trans- portation committee. members of the common council and citizens in gen. eral who are interested in the inaug- uration of jitney service to Hartford by way of Stanley Quarter, to attend a hearing tomorrow morning at II o'clock at the state capitol.
 The hearing is on the petition of Andrew Godlewski and Mike Borrow ski for route between this city and Hartford. The mayor is heartily in favor of granting the petition and will attempt to bring evidence to show sufficient reason for granting the re- quest.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
TO ELECT COL. THOMPSON.

South Norwalk, Aug. 22.-The thir- ty-third annual state encampment of the Patriotic Order Sons of America is being held here today with over 100 delegates in attendance. Officers were nominated this morning and will be elected this afternoon. There is some contest for smaller offices but the office of president will 50 to Howard M. Grilley of Waterville, while Col. A. L. Thompson, city clerk of New Britain. will again be elected state treasurer.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother, Isabelle Porter, also for the beautiful floral pieces.
 FREDERICK R. PORTER.
 STEWART S. PORTER.
 MRS FRANK SENATRO.
 MISS ETHEL PORTER.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
HARDING HOPEFUL BUT SILENT

HARDING HOPEFUL BUT SILENT.
 Washington, Aug. 22.-President Harding, although hopeful of success for the New York rail strike settle- ment conference, was said at the White House today to be unreAdy to take any further steps than those stated in his recent address to con- gress. The declaration to congress that the laws would be enfovced and the rights of workers to enter rail- road service guaranteed it was added will remain as the final government statement until there is a change in the situation.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
BONDS FORFEITED
Five Arrested on Rum Yacht Fall to
 Appear

New Rochelle. N. r, Aug. 22.-Five of the IS men who were arrested Sat urday when the yacht Bat with a cargo of sl0o.ooo worth of liquor was seized failed to appear today when the cases were called. Bail for the ab- sentees, among whom was William Baldwin of Darien, Conn, was for feited but two days were allowed in which to vacate the forfeiture.
 Those who appeared were held in $500 bail, Judge Swinburne refusing to increase the amount.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
Four Burned in Explosion
 Caused by Cigarette Butt

Bridgeport, Aug. 22.-Four boys were burned today by an explosion caused when a pedestrian tossed a cigarette butt into sewer well where the boys had thrown can of car bide. The explosion was heard for blocks. One of the boys. Stephen Stolka, Is, was so seriously burned that he was removed to a hospital The injuries to the others are not serious.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
LAWYER DANAHEY DEAD

Willimantic, Aug. 22.-Patrick J Danahey lawyer was found dead in his bed today at his home here. MT Danahey was born in Colchester 47 years ago. He leaves his widow and one son.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
POLICE REPORTS
Motorcycle Policeman William Strolls Sent Out On Two Minor Cases Hands Lecture To Parents.

J. T. Precher Of the Beaton and Caldwell Go. brought small boy and girl to the police station and stated that they had been stealing coal at the factory. He did not wish them to be arrested, but asked to have a policeman speak to the parents of the children. Motorcycle Policeman Will liam strolls was sent out to give them | lecture"
 A 9-year -old boy came to Cap tain Thomas w. Grace with a story that another boy had taken S4 away from him at the railroad crossing, Motorcycle Policeman strolls was also sent out on this case. but he found that the boy who was accused had not taken any money, nor had the boy who made the complaint any money in the first place.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
RrsyrME OPERATIONS.

cresson, Pa. Aug. 22,-The 3s mines of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Go. in this region have resumed operations and are producing about 100 cars of soft coal daily, T. Il. Wat kins, president of the company. said today.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
Thomas Mcintyre.

Thomas Mcintyre of 4s Pearl street died this morning about g o'clock, following a stroke of apo- pltxy he suffered Saturday night. Mir. Mcintyre had been employed at the New Britain Machine company for 12 years and worked as usual un- till noon on Saturday.
 Mir. Mcintyre was 55 years of age. and is survived by his wife and five children. William, Robert and James Mcintyre. Mrs. James Farrell and Miss Margaret Mcintyre. He was a member of the A. o. H.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- plete.e
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
COAL DEADLOCK UNBROKEN
Anthracite Peace.Seeking Committee Resumes Discussions With No Sign Of Final Settlement.

Philadelphia, Aug. 22--The anthra. cite peacA-seeking committee entered smother day today with no sign of a break in the deadlock between rep resentatives of the mine workers and those of the operators. The fifth ses- sion Of the conference was scheduled to begin at p. m.
 Both sides were said to have agreed to restoration of the old wage rates until next April l. but SO far 1t has apparently been impossible to agree upon . program for fixing wages after that date.
 Reports from the hard coal fields indicated that active preparations were being made for | resumption of production.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
George ". SchoAald.

0NOEEO M NSIiOJSuuJ,
 George W, schoheld, aged 6t years, a resident of Hudson street. Berlin, died this morning after an illness of about seven weeks following an &C., cident in which hs suffered a broken hip,
 The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the home at 3 o'clock. Rev. Samuel 4. Fisks will otficiate and internent will bs in Trinity cemetery. Portland. Conn.
 Mir. schoAeld was survived by his wife and two sons, Fred and George. and | number of grandchildren.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
TO HEAR REPORTS.
Business and Professional Women Select Social Chairman for Sept.

Select Social Chairman for Sept.
 Miss Anna Souci, was named chair man of the social committee of the Business and Professional Women's club for the month of September. at meeting in the Booth house last even- ing.
 The club plans to have supper September 12, at which time reports will be heard from Miss Bertha Ma cristy, who represented the local club at the national federation convention in Chattanooga, last month.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
Nfrs. JeAsio A Stafkey,

Mrs. Jessie A. starkey. mother oi Frank H. and Albert H. starksy, ol Hartford. well known in this city died Sunday night at Clinton Beach The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock standard time, in Riverview cemetery, Essex The family requests that flowers be omitted