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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11
MOTHER AND son, HELD
FOR Staying, PARDONED.

Frankfort, KY, May 10. Alice MILL
er, of Cumberland county, whose hus-
band, Ed Miller, was pardoned several
months ago, and her son. John Miller
were pardoned today by Governor
Morrow before they had begun serving
sentences OF twenty years each for
completely in the murder OF Bradley
Jennings in May, 1919. A petition,
signed by 5000 citizens of Cumberland
and Clinton counties. was filed with
the Governor in their behalf, while a
contemplation was signed by mem
bers Of the Jennings family and some
of their friends.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11
LIGHTNING DESTROYS
THREE BARNS.

Augusta, KY, May 10. - During an
electrical storm last night three barns
were destroyed as the result Of light
ming near Germantown, this county
One belonging to Perry Case was fill
ed with hay. The other two were to-
bacco barns belonging to Mrs. Sally
Woods. and W. L. Woodward, respect
lively. The total loss is estimated at
more than $4,000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11
FLEMING LEAF MEN TO BE FETED

Flemingsburg, KY, May 10. james
H. Sousley. director of the Burley To-
bacco Growers Cooperative Associa-
ton, announced today that merchants
and business men of this city will en-
terrain the farmers OF this county Sat
urday. May 90, when the associations
checks will be distributed to them. Ar
rangements have been made to obtain
the basement of the Dudley Garage for
the entertainment. Dinner will be
served by the business men.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11
COLORED CITIZENS.

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary A. Lee will
be held Friday afternoon at O'Clock
from Bethel Baptist church. Conduct
ed by Rev. ]. d. Walker, assisted by
the pastor.
Mothers Day" will be observed at
Scott M. e. Sunday school, May 14th.
Come out and let's make this a day
long to be remembered. Program as
follows:
Prelude-Mrs. c. B. Humphrey.
Song-School.
Invocation-Rev. J. d. Hickman.
Song-School.
"Why We Observe Mothers Day
L. M. Walker, Supt.
Solo-Margaret Robertson.
Paper-Tina Ashe.
Duett-Mrs. +, A. Harris, Fannie
Morton.
Solo-Mrs. Donald Phillips.
Sermon-Rev. J. d. Hickman.
Bass Solo-Thurston Combs.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11
:. :. BANKS IN MARCH
HAD sI9ISsO. 4O9. OOO.

Washington, May 10.-Resources of
the national banks in March amount
ing TO s19,s5O, 400, 900 including redis-
counts, showed decrease Of $1.6O1.-
$4,000 compared with February. 1921.
and a decline of $780, 900 compared
with December, 1921, according to the
latest abstract of reports of conditions
issued tonight by Controller of the
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11
BROWN COUNTY REPUBLICANS
ENDORSE KEARNS
The Ripley Bee says:

The Ripley Bee says:
The Republican Executive commit
tee of Brown county at meeting last
week endorsed Chas. c. Kearns for
reelection to Congress and Chas. Nc
Kinley for Secretary of State. William
Gardner, well-known farmer of Byrd
township, was recommended to the
secretary of state for appointment as
member of the County Board Of Elec-
tons.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11

Constipation and Headaches make
life miserable for thousands Of women
-HoLLISTER'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN
TEA Is simply great for Headaches
and Constipation. Women endorse II
everywhere. ]. Jas. Wood g. Son.
T&T1mo
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11
CIVIC ORGANIZATION
COMMITTEE, ATTENTION!

request that every member Of the
Civic Organization Committee for the
American Legion shower be on duty at
the Legion Home from 2:3O until $50
Friday afternoon.
MRS. L. H. VEALE, Chairman.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11
GRANT CENTENNIAL
PICTURES COMING.

Pictures of the Grant Centennial
celebration will be shown at the
Washington theater Friday and Sat
urday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11
Don't travel
with the brakes on

ment is partially pre-digested
and developed for quick and
perfect assimilation. Crisp and
rich in flavor "a captivating
appeal to the appetite.
You'll find breakfasts and
lunches more enjoyable, and
much more helpful if you leave
off heavier, starchy foods for a
dish of Grape-Nuts with cream
or milk. Children grow sturdy
and strong on this splendid
food. Ready to serve, right
from the package.
Order Grape-Nuts from your
grocer today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11

CTEP away from mea1time
~ with more power, not less.
It's easy. Simple, natural food
puts zest in muscles, ambition
in brain. sends health's order,
"Go!" to every faculty. Poor
ly balanced food says, "Wait,"
"Slow down, ""Doze a while!"
Grape-Nuts is a health and
energy food, delicious to taste;
soundly and scientifically
nourishing.
Made of whole wheat -four
and matted barley, skilfully
blended and slowly baked for
20 hours, its exceptional nutri.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11
FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Nice four room Cottage,
outbuildings, one acre Land; posses
sion June LIST A bargain II sold at
once, Address Box 3S, Tolesboro,
Ky. 1lMay6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11

FOR RENT - A five room flat; gas,
water and bath. Phone 104. or call
PIG Court street. 12Apr.tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11

FOR SALE - at Public Auction,
Household and Kitchen Furniture
Saturday. May IL at 2 p. IN. No. 225
East Fifth street. l0May3t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11

FOR RENT - Four rooms with bath.
See DR.. W. C. Crowell. or phone ss5
15April-u
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11

Ledger Service-EHiciency.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11

FOR SALE - A fresh Cow. Apply TO
Roy Brown, 1906 East Second street.
8May6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11

FOR SALE - II Room House, ar
ranged for 2 flats, at a bargain. APP
ply at Ledger ONCE. 3M6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-05-11
FOR RENT

FOR RENT - Two rooms. convenien-
ces for light housekeeping. Phone
2S4-J. 25Apr-us
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-20

Turner, who are moving from Men,
aota to Ottawa, they were former
residents Of Sucator
Mr. Patterson was a Grand Ridge
caller the first of the week
Mr. and Mrs. George Wollcnhaupte
entertained relatives from Ottawa
recently
Mrs Gertrude Locke has return,
ed from Il visit with friends in South
Ottawa township,
Mr. and Mrs Jcruc and family
spent Sun. with the lattcrs parents,
Mr. and Mrs Chas. Palmer, in the
Ridge.
Elmer Lott was one who transact.
ed business in the county seat Tues.
day.
AR and Mrs NtDcr enjoyed a visit
nom their daughter Mus, Skinner
and nrndscn, the past weekend.
john hndIcws was an Ottawa call
or one day Che first Of the week.
Mrs Barnett was q visitor with
iriaLd5 in Deer Park township last
week
Miss Rogers stopped in Ottawa
TUESDAY
Senator Thurlow lissiugton
Sucator was q county seat business
man on Wednesday,
Mr. Glazicr is reported better al
his home in the Ridge, he has beer
t lit with throat trouble.
Word reaches us from the William
Simpson family who reside ncal
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-20
FARM RIDGE.

Mrs. John Miller and sister, Mrs,
II. NJ GlaZicr of Grand Ridge attend
ed church services on Easter in
Streator
Mr.. and Mrs Stone were recent
visitors at Mrs. Rowcs,
Miss Sallie OMara shoppod in OF
tawa Tuesday.
Master Harold Yocum was an over
night guest Of his grandma IIodgson
Tuesday
Mr.. Lacey was recent business
translator in the county seat.
Mr.. Mills and daughter shoppcd in
Ottawa during Easter week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Antram entertained
Miss Wallingiord last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Woodward
and sons, Wesley. Robert and Her
bert attended Easter church services
at Christ Episcopal church in Strea.
tor on Sunday a. m
Fred Peck and children, also Mrs.
Kennedy were among those attend
ing the Cantata, presented by the
choir in the Episcopal church on
Good Friday evening.
Mr.. w, Poundstone who has spent
the past several months with rcla.
tives in California has returned home.
He likes the piece very much and has
seen some of the beautiful spots of
the western state.
Mr., and Mrs w. w. Locke had as
their guests last week their little
nieces Dorothy and Mabel Turner
children of Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-20

Baskerville, Iowa, stating they have
had quite a snow storm there, but
was disappearing rapidly.
Farming in the locality here Is very
backward on account OF so much
rainfall, however the grass is quite
advanced .Jl this time OF year, and
the fruit trees are beginning to look
beautiful with heavy blossoms, es.
paGally tuc plum and peach trees.
Ir and Mrs, A. Ives, formerly OF
here, but 'or several years have spent
the winters in Claremount, Florida,
have decided to stay there this sum
mer unless it gets too warm, their
friends here regret this and will miss
their companionship very much.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-20
lryslnvrk1y for
GlI,6lI!Ic!::xi,;::-::''' :. =
|)E|''.:4asS}kNAcKS(
HjNkoLOMA

Kids oycpon the south side delight
In playing duck on the rock" in
which game there are number OF
rocks and bricks thrown about the
pavement. After the kids get thru
with their game they leave the street
Uttered with stones Of various sizes,
which may cause q steering knucklc
to snap should an auto strike one Of
the distractions on the road The
kids could then get in on a game Of
duck the wagon
A little cold weather doesn't seem
to cool the spirits Of the young
spooners who hang around the school
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-20
Orders 10 Orders.

Sir \ recent paIroni2ing letter In
The daily press about he inefficient
methods Of farmers reminds me Of
that efficiency engineer In New York
to whom the foreman of his Montana
sheep ranch wrote; prospects bad.
Showing dur'nW lambng." The en-.
gInecr wired back; stop lumblng at
once, Wallacc's Farmer.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-20
SchooIboy Roosevelt.

A good story is recalled Of eX-
President Roosevelts schooldays. He
was once requested to recte poem,
beginning:
At midnight in his guarded tent
The Turk lay dreaming of the hour
When Greece, her knee in suppliance
bent,
Should tremble at his power
Vile got only as far as the third line
when he began to hesitate. Twice
he reapted, Greece her knee ill.,"
then stopped dead The old profess
sor beamed on him over his glasses
and then dryly remarked:
Greece her knee once more, The
odore Perhaps she'll go easier
then"
Republican leaders of the senate
having decided to pass a bonus bill
at the present session, it is TO b.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-20
Remember, Away Back,
When

Seven warehouses used to be ocat-
ed in the vicinity bounded by the II.
linois river on the south, La Sale
street on the east, Main street on
the north and the side cut on the
west? Three more warehouses were
located further north, in the vicinity
OF the !. & NJ. canal, making a total
of ten in the city.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-20

Jud Tunkins says he never could
figure that daylight saving compen.
stated for the loss of time by people in
a railroad station who were trying to
Bnd out exactly when II train left.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-20

Considering the value Of the paper
rubIe and the value Of the paper mark
it is hardly surprising that Russia
and Germany agreed to let their re-.
spective war claims cancel each 9TH
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-20

hoped that they will not forget as the
house did, TO provide the mean Of
paying 1t.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-04-20

hoped that they will not forget as the
house did, TO provide the mean Of
paying 1t.
What fine laugh the voters OF
Missouri must be having over Jim
Reeds attempt To claim the approval
OF Woodrow Wilson,
Somehow there is never much
noise from Kansas about closing the
Chicago board OF trade when the
price Of wheat goes up,
Until the burglar gets a better con.
ccption of community life and scry.
ice and that sort of thing, keep the
chain on the door.
II y were not for flappers and WON,
ans dress what would lot Of ex.
quisiteIy perfect male orators find to
talk about2
Keno must look 10 us lduftlS, IN
Yucatan foreigner can get divorce
after one day residence
Nobody who drives a car reckless,
Iy can plead that he did not know It
was loaded.
Did Rome fall because the delica
lessen stores discouraged home cook
ing?
To unity the courts in Cook coun
ty would worry the crime element.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-04
SIX MONTHS JAIL SENTENCE IS
GIVEN TO STON|NGION MAN

GUS weapons for reyengeful purposes and
pointed out that he might have obtained
"a hve-year sentence for the offense.
For Fatal Auto Accident.
Ivan West, a Hanover young man,
charged with manslaughter in causing
the death at Baltic several months ago
of Mrs. John Duhaine of Norwich. who
was struck by the automobile driven
by West, pleaded guilty when presented
in court Wednesday,. This was a change
from his previous plea of not guilty.
Attorney Arthur L. Brown. appearing
as counsel for West stated that his client
had been a very unfortunate young man.
He explained to the court that West was
driving his automobile In the town Of
Baltic and had struck two women who
were standing waiting for a trolley car.
One of the women had been killed while
the other was severely injured. The ac-
eident happened in such a way that West
had been unablesto avert it, not having
seen the women until his car swerved
and struck them. Attorney Brown in
formed the court that West bore an ex-
eellent reputation. and was young man
of fine character. He added that his
client, because of his very nature had
suffered greatly under the circumstances.
State Attorney Hull. outlining the sit
uation. advising the court that he had
personally investigated the case, and had
talked with witnesses in Baltic. He told
the court that West had done what he
could to avert the fatality, when he saw
it impending, and had shouldered the re-
snonsibility without endeavorirg to
shield his identity. He concluded by stat
ing that under the circumstances taking
the character Of the defendant into con-
sideration, together with absence of Grim
inal intent, that the state would not ask
for a states prison term.
Judge Haines deifberated for mo
ment and assessed a fine of 5000 after
which the court took g. recess.
Groton Youth to Jail
Herman Bergman of Groton charged
with theft, whose plea of guilty was en-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-04

tender years. robbed psymaster Of .
Jewett City concern Of $500, and who
had pieeae4 not guilty Tuesday morning.
chauzd his plea to guilty Of assault
WITH lntent to rob-" Smerchansky Is IN
the neighborhood Of IS years OF age. and
Attorney Greenstein OF Norwich was ap-
pointed his guardian ad Item. Sentence
was deferred until Gerard's trial is con
cluded.
Gerard. who was not arraigned Tues
day morning owing to absence Of his
counsel. Attorney 7. F. Shields Of Nor
witch. was presented before the court a.
the afternoon session. Attorney Shields
was appointed guardian ad Item for the
boy by Judge Haines. and a plea Of nor
guilty was entered. and trial by jury
asked for.
The case against Nathan Greenwood.
charged with statutory burglary. ana sc-
cussd of having entered the premises Of
William Dennison Of Montville. where
he purloined a bicycle valued at SIS. was
nol'ed. State Attorney Hull advised the
court that the youth had taken the BIZ
cyce for TRANSFORMATION PURPOSES after
which he had abandoned It and that tins
lad had been IN Jail since January. which
he deemed to have been snFcient pun
ishment JUDGE Haines ordered the raEe
nolle1. and Greenwood was given his
freedom.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-04
WINDHAM

Friends Of Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Guild. on
learning that Friday. April 2sth. would
be the 25th anniversary Of their mar
rage, arranged an informal reception y
their honor which was held al their home
from to II that evening. The rooms
were attractively decorated with roses,
carnations, snap dragons. tulips. forsy-
thia and other flowers. The color scheme
in the dining room, where ice cream, cake
and coffee were served, was yellow and
white Mrs. Charles Larrabee and Mrs.
H. c. Hatch poured coffee and were as
sisted by Miss Sarah Johnson and Miss
Emma c. Neale. DR.. and Mrs. Guild
were assisted in receiving the guests by
Mr.. and Mrs H C. Lathrop. over 1e0
persons from Windham and South Wind
ham called during the evening to offer
congratulations Mr.. and Mrs. E A
Case and Samuel Chesbro Of Willinantic
were present also. On behalf Of the
Windham friends, H. c. Lathrop present
ed DR.. and Mrs Guild dozen silver
teaspoons. a silver covered vegetable
dish, silver platter and q silver vase.
gift from the friends in South Windhams
one dozen silver teaspoons, two dozen
forks. one dozen ivory-handled knives
and a silver basket containing Is new
silver dollars. was presented by Walter
Able, Jr DR.. and Mrs. Guild were
greatly surprised and expressed their ap-
probation Of the kindness Of theif
friends. Others besides those already
mentioned who helped to make the az
fair q success were Mrs. Ada Larrabee
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Maine and Mrs.
Henry Bingham. DR.. Guild is a nativs
Of Thompson and came to Windham
about s5 years ago and has always
taken an active interest In town and
school matters, having been chairman Of
the town school board for nearly 20
years. Mrs Guild was a Putnam girl
They have two daughters and q son
Miss Harriet Guild Is studying medicins
at Johns Hopkins. in Baltimore. Alan
Guild is IN the Federal Reserve bank In
/ New York, and Miss julia Guild, who
was graduated from Abbot academy last
/ June, is spending a year at home betots
| entering a training class for nurses.
Rev. John Dicbey. representing tbs
Sunday School Extension society. spoke
/ in the chapel Tuesday evening at 7.50-
| taking for his subject Four Missionary
Decades in North Dakota.
The Parent-Teachers' association q "a
hold It's May meeting in the schoolhouss
Thursday at o'clock. There viii be g
speaker from out Of town. probably from
| the state welfare bureau.
Miss Mary Packer. who has been IN
New. London for six months, has opened
her home here. Miss Packer has beer
visiting relatives in various places In
| New York state since Easter.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. George Challenger vert
| called to CollinsviIle last week By tbs
death Of Mr.. Cha.lenger's adopted
daughter Elsie. who married and lef
Windham several years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-04

Salvatore sawaf D. charged with hav-.
ing committed. al jsault with intent to
murder upon the person Of Charles Pc
roni on Jan. 20 in the town Of stoning-
ton, was arraigred in the criminal su-
perdor court at New London Wednesday,
where he pleaded guilty Of assault with
intent to kill
Attorney Herbert W. Rathbun of West
erIy appeared as counsel for the accused
and after outlining the circumstances of
the case, stressed the good reputation of
accused, and asked leniency of the court.
Sawagio, who is married and has fam
lily, was given the beneft of doubt
wherever possible sby Judge Haines, and
after taking the extenuating circum-
stances of the case into consideration,
and making due allowance for the racial
impulse under which he acted, reproyed
the accused for taking the law into his
own hands, and let him off with a six
months jail sentence. Judge Haines eau
Itioned the prisoner against using danger
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-04

'rved BY reformatory term. and he
0 ruled.
Eight Months For Burglars
Andrew Martini and James Alahoney.
no at the morning session pleaded not
ailty to the charge of burglary. changed
heir pleas to guilty Of an attempt to
inter- dwelling house." and was sen
snced by Judge Haines to eight month
jail. The young men. % and % yea
Of age respectively. were the principa
in the attempted burglary Of the resi-
dence Of William Savard on Ocean ave
nue.. New London. short time ago.
Attorney Thomas H Troland. repro
senting the accused made a plea 10
leniency for his clients. pointing out tina
Martini had been married but II months
and that neither of the young men had
been involved in offenses OF any kind be-
fore. He claimed absence OF intent 70
rob the home. through a pre-eonceived
premeditated plan, and urged a definite
rather than indeterTninate sentence, in
case one were Imposed.
State Attorney Hull thought the men
should be sent to the reformatory for
restraint, and correction. but did not
press the point. Judge Haines therefore
handed down a Jail sentence Of eigh;
months duration after reminding the
prisoners that they had missed the mos;
serious penalty coincident to burglary by
very narrow margin.
Theft From Finishing Company.
Joseph Trumontozzi and his wife Con.
stanga. were charged with theft on Feb
10, 1892. Of 1000 yards Of cotton cloth
valued at $50. and 1000 yards Of cotto-
printed cloth, valued at $50. from the
United States Finishing CO. Of Norwich
The case against Joseph Tru1nontozi wa:
noaed, while the wife Constanza pleade'
guilty and was assessed fine Of SIS and
costs.
SIX Months in Jail.
s. Russell Fem and Lenore Meekel
Of Groton, who pleaded not guilty to thu
charge of adultery, when arraigned a
the morning session, changed their plea,
to guilty and were each sentenced to 81,
months in Jail. Mrs MeelSer is the wifi,
Of Ira F. Meeker. who. It Is understood
is bringing suit for divorce. Mrs. Meek
er and her paramour began their tern
in the county jail at once.
Jewett City Hold Up Men.
Emanuel Smerchansky Of Griswold
alias Frank Dalgren, who, along witt
Charles E.. Gerard, another youth Of