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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
GAlLENSTE|N STORE
THEFT SOLVED BY :
ARREST, IS BELIEF
Pete Dawson Arrested Saturday After
Four Months Search - Charged
With Stealing Revolvers ut -
Gallenstein Store.

Oficer Carl Carpenter Saturday
morning arrested Pete Dawson. for
whom local police have been search
ing for the past four months. They be-
lieve Dawson is responsible for, or at
least, implicated in the theft of sew
eral valuable revolvers from the win
dow of the Gallenstein store in lower
Market street last November.
Dawson mysteriously left Maysville
on the night the plate glass window in
the Gallenstein store was broken and
the valuable revolvers were removed
and has not been in Maysville since
until Friday night when he arrived
here over the C. G. o.
Police say they will be enabled to
prove that Dawson sold one of the
stolen revolvers to Maysville man
shortly after the robbery. They also
claim to have other conclusive evi
cence that Dawson either committed
the robbery or knows all about it. n
Dawson was brought into Police
Court for q hearing Saturday after
noon but owing 10 the illness Of Mr.,
Frank Gallenstsin, the case was con-
'sinued until Monday afternoon. In
default Of $500 bail Dawson was re-
turned to Jail. Z
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
MAN ARRESTED here IS &.
WANTED ON SERIOUS CHARGE
{. l. 0. Detective Picks Up Two A.
LoIterers - Letters Give Ratllff
Away-Returned 10 Lexington.

C. & o. Detective Brown Saturday
morning arrested two suspicious
looking men at the local c. & 0. depot
and turned them over to Chief Mackey.
One gave his name as John Steyez&y
and the other as VIII Collins. TheS
said they weer only waiting br q
train. :
Letters found on Stevens person
from his wife in Lexington led Chief
Mackey TO believe that Stevens was
wanted In Lexington and heAtnmedir
atel communicated with the Lexington
authorities,
Deputy Sheriff Louis Johnson ar
rived here by auto Saturday afternoon
and returned the men to Lexington
Stevens real name is John Ratliff and
he is wanted in Lexington on a very
serious charge. He is said to have
gone to a Lexington home, and flour
ishing a revolver, informed that resi-
dent that he was a prohibition afficer
and had come to search the house for
liquor. Deputy Sheriff Johnson was
armed with bench warrants. Collins,
whose home is In Lexington, was not
wanted He is a brother-in-law OF
Ratliff.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
KENTUCKY LIQUOR TO Be
CONCENTRATED IN 3 Weeks
All Whisky In Kentucky VIII Likely
Be Stored in From Three to Five
Warehouses Within Short Time.

Movement Of whisky in Kentucky to
the concentration depots in the state
VIII be begun within threee weeks, in
the opinion Of Millard F. West, assist
ant federal prohibition commissioner,
who has been in the state, for the past
week making survey of the distil-
leries and warehouses and comforting
with government officials relative to
the concentration plan.
Regulations to govern the movement
of the whisky will be completed and
the depots to be established in Ken
lucky named within the next three
weeks, Mr.. West said, and the move
ment of whisky will be begun almost
Immediately.
Mr.. West left Lexington Friday
night for Washington. He arrived in
Louisville Monday and spent several
days in that section Of the state in
specting warehouses and comforting
with Collector of Internal Revenue
Robert H. Lucas. Friday he went tc
Lexington and following an inspec-
tion tour Of the J. E. Pepper distillery
that morning he went to Frankfort,
where he went through the E. H. Tay-
lor plant.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
Prominent SPEAK.
Err TO LECTURE HERE
ON EVOLUTION
DR.. John w. Porter to Lecture Here
Thursday Evening on Evolution
The Public Is Invoted
To Hear Him.

DR.. John w. Porter, former pastor
Of the local Baptist 3hurch, now pas
tor of the Third Avenue Baptist
church, Louisville, where he has re-
Gently gone from the First Baptist
church, Lexington, will deliver his
famous lecture on Evolution" at the
First Baptist church here on next
Thursday evening at o'clock. The
lecture is scheduled for 8 o'clock that
it might not Interfere with local
prayer meetings.
DR.. Porter needs no recommended
ton to our old citizens. He is one of
the best pulpit orators in Kentucky.
Int the recent fight in the Kentucky
Legislature 10 pass bill to stop the
teaching Of Evolution in schools fin
anced by general taxation, DR.. Porter
was one of the leaders. His lecture on
Evolution has been delivered in all
parts of Kentucky and in many other
states. It said to be his greatest ora
tion.
Everyone is cordially invited to hear
him and 1t is certain that the large
church auditorium will be filled.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
BANKS GETS Seven
YEARS ON BIGAMY
CHARGE IN OHIO
Insurance Man, Known In Maysyille,
Is Sentenced To Penltentiary
For Having Two
Wives.

Portsmouth, Ohio.-Robert S. Banks,
81, insurance solicitor, under indict-
ment for alleged bigamy, will be
brought to trial before Judge Thomas
and jury In Common Pleas Court,
Wednesday morning.
1t is claimed by the prosecution
that the accused last October married
Miss Ruth Edminston, an estimable
young woman, of Winchester, Ohio, in
this city, without going to the trouble
CT obtaining a legal separation from
woman he took for a wife in Coving-
ten, KY, few years ago. Banks
abandoned his first helpmate and their
four small children several months
ago. according to information receiv-
ed by local officers, and then wooed
and won the little Adams county girl
under the representation he was a
single man, it is claimed. Banks was
an insurance solicitor anu was locat-
ed for several months at Winihester,
where he first met Miss Edminston.
The dual life of the prisoner was re-
yealed last Christmas when the two
wives chanced to meet and compared
notes. The indictment followed and
Banks was apprehended in Nj. Ster-
Ing, KY, few days ago was returned
here for trial
Despite the fact that Mrs. y. Edmin-
ston,, Ninth and John streets, and
others have positively identified Banks
as the man married to Miss Edminston
here last fall, the prisoner persistently
declares he is innocent and insists on
going to trial in view of the odds
against him.
The accused man, who will be de-
Tended by Attorney II. A. Taylyor has
feigned not to recognize wife No. 2
and others when they called at the
county Jail TO converse with him the
past few days.
Jury found Banks guilty and Judge
Thomas sentenced him to seven years
in the penitentiary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
SCHOOL MUSICAL IS
DECIDED. SUCCESS:
STUDENTS star
Annual Entertainment Of Music De.
-. partment Of the Public Schools
Held Friday Evening Pleases
Large Audience Of Parents.

Parents and friends who crowded
the Washington Opera House Friday
evening for the annual musical OF the
Maysvile Public Schools had reason
to be proud OF their children and to
take pride in this department Of the
city's educational system,
Miss Lucie Smith, Director of Music,
is to be congratulated upon the splen-
did entertainment furnished, an en-
tertainment well balanced and cal
culated to show the musical talents
OF the students and the schools sys-
TEN OF developing those talents.
The High School orchestra shows
wonderful improvement while the
Choral Club IL up to standard.
There were many individual stars
and each received hearty cnchores
from the audience. The groups scor-
ing the greatest hits were the Baby
Orchestra, directed with profession
al air by little Miss Florine Rhodes.
and n quartet OF little ONES, Junior
Calvert. Anna Shanahan, Edwin Mar
tin and Irma Halfhill.
Dolly Ford az soprano solist and
Frances Redden as alto soloist, both
displayed unusual vocal talents while
George Redden as "The Shiek" prob
ably was second only TO Miss Virginia
Watkins in starring.
Allen Woods cornet solos and John
ODonnells violin solon were well re-
ceived. These young men have already
impressed the Maysville public with
their musical ability and they are al
ways well received on any program.
The big feature OF the program was
the dancing OF Miss Virginia watkins,
n dainty little miss, whose ability at
dancing IL recognized not only In
Maysyille but In the larger cities
as we'll. Miss Watkins executed
three dances, the last, The Swan
Dance. was one OF the most beautifully
executed dances ever seen on local
floor, not barring professionals. The
public's approval OF Miss Watkins tai
ent was shown Friday evening In pro-
longed applause.
Miss Evelyn Taulbee, at the piano.
accompanied throughout the program
fauitlessly. Taken all in all the pro-
gram was most delightful one and
all who had a part are TO be congrat-
ulated.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
Man ARRESTED FOR MuRnEa'
COMMITTED ] YEARS AeO
Man Charged With killing Son.in.law
In Lewis County Is Captured In
Florida After Z Years Search.

Sheriff Frank Lykins, OF II 1s
county. has gone to Jacksonville. FI1.s
where he has been advised John Ma
son Kennedy, wanted in Lewis county
On charge Of murder. Is under ar
rest. Sheriff Lykins Is armed with .
requisition from Governor Morrow 70
the Governor Of Florida for Kennedyi
return to Kentucky and he is expect
ed to return with his prisoner next
week. -
1t will be remembered that abSut
seven years ago at Covedale, Lewis
county. Raymond Hilterbrand. vls
shot and killed in a drunken bra awlf
Hilterbrand's home. Kennedy, h
father-in-law. who was engaged in p
brawl, Immediately left this sect
OF the country and although he y
been heard from on several occasion ],
the arms OF the law had never be
able to lay hold on him until this wd
but for the past seven years they ha
not forgotten him. q
A Mr. Irwin was implicated in I
murder. 1t was charged that he We
from Maysville to Hilterbrand's hol
with a quantity OF liquor and thai.
became drunk. Immediately after 1,
murder several men were taken
charge by officers here but all proef
pointed toward Kennedy as the mpr-
derer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
NOTICE 70 THE PUBLIC.

We cordially invite you TO come In
and inspect our new bank building
which Is strictly modern, convenient
and up to date In every respect. We
also ask that you inspect our new
vault which is one OF the best science
can construct We are prepared and
will be glad to take care OF your val
liable papers or any other valuables
you may have free OF charge. We also
have the latest type safety deposit
toxes.
FARMERS G TRADERS BANK.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
INTERESTING MEETING.

The meeting Of the First District
Parent Teachers Association Friday
afternoon was very interesting. The
pupils of Miss Opal Baugh's room rem
dered an excellent musical program
and Thelma Brown gave recitation
on March" The choruses were beau
tiful, and the violin solo by Miss Eve
lyn White, the cornet solo by Harry
Blythe, and the clarinet solo by Wat
son Stalder were greatly enjoyed.
Rev. o, C. Sewers made splendid
address on Education" Following
this the association made plans to
provide a milk diet for the pupils of
the First District building who are un-
der weight. The following persons
started the funds for supporting same
by donating three dollars each: Mrs
Ferd Hechinger, Mrs. Jane Lee Moses.
Mrs. Retta Fox, Mrs. Frcnk Clark,
Mrs. Chas. Fist, Mrs. Jas. p. Ross, and
Mrs. Z. T. Kirk with $6.
Mr.. Everett Durham. Of Louisville,
also addressed the association. which
was n real surprise" as well as
real treat" to the PIT. A.
Then Ia was decided to buy o stero-
opticon lantern to be used for showing
educational slides In the school rooms,
This fund was started by Mrs. r. 7,
Kirk donating IS. and Miss Lucy Lee
slOo.
A splendid crowd was present and
tho prizo for the month was won by
Miss Opal Baugh. she having the most
,,,o,,hars nreaent M the meeting, sss
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

All persons holding claims against
the estate of Mrs. Emily Tolle Thomas
Hunter. deceased. will please present
them. properly proven according TO
law, to the undersigned administra-
tor and all persons owing said deced-
ent will please call and settle.
BANK OF MAYSvILLE. Administra-
tor Mrs. Emily Tolle Thomas Hunter
March 10-17-24
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
MONEYS OWNER FOCND
BEFORE AD. APPEARED.

Miss Jane Sullivan Saturday found
roll Of paper money amounting to
se3 on Second street and ulaced a
Found Ad. with the Public Ledger Be
fore the Ledger went to press it was
found that the money belonged to Vice
Mayor Dodson and was returned to
him f-a
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
TRIBUTE IS PAID
'HzA N. SALMON
BY COMMANDER
Colonel Dan Morgan Smith Pays High
/. Tribute 10 Pvt Ella N. Salmon,
Brother Of Mrs. L. H. veale, Who
Made Wars Sacrifice.

The following letter to Mrs. l. H.
Veale. of this city. and the tribute to
her only brother. whose body was re-
turned from France and laid in It's
final resting place In the cemetery at
Warsaw. KY. on Saturday. March 4.
was received Friday. March 10th, from
Col. Dan Morgan Smith, the command
er Of the battalion in which her
brother made the supreme sacrifice:
Los Angeles, Calf. March 2, 1922.
my Dear Madam: Your letter ad-
dressed to Chicago was formarded to
me here, reaching me away beyond the
time when my tribute might be read
at your brothers grave.
"I earnestly request that you have
the substance of this letter published
Ind that you send me copy to 435
Van Nuys building, Los Angeles, that
I may put 1t In my personal records.
l should also appreciate q photograph
Ia salmon. and would like to have a
~ q The paper mailed to tho Legion
Int Wafoe9s ~. J.
= yish I ecoAldE ~ something to
bring comfort 10 On hsart Of each
woman who has lost a loved one In
this war. but words are so futile - l
can only say: You women must not
grieve for the dead who died that
government OF the people, by the peo-
pie. for the people, might not perish
from the earth II is a glorious death
when one dies for ones country.
"A TRIBUTE TO MY COMRADE
"Pyt. Eliza VI. Salmon, 35sth Inf,
90th Division, A. E F.:
"He was a private. l was Major,
but we were Comrades. We were just
two soldiers striving as best we might
10 prevent a great wrong against all
humanity.
He played the nobler part, for he
gave his life that government Of the
people, by the people, for the people,
might not perish from the earth
81 knew him in the camps and l
raw himIon the battlefield, and he was
at all times a good man and a brave
soldier-God rest his soul.
(Signed) DAN MORGAN SMITH,
"Colinel OF Infantry, U. S. R. c.
Late Mayor, 35sth Infantry
90th Division. A. f. F."
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
MRS. VI. 4. MCDANIEL
DIES AT OHIO HOME.

Relatives here were advised Sat
urday morning OF the death at $3.50
o'clock at her home near Russellville,
Ohio, OF Mrs. NJ A.Daniel a sister OF
the late Hays Thomas Mrs. Daniel is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lenora
Woodward and one son, Frank Nc
Daniel The funeral will be from the
home on Monday morning at 10:30
O'Clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
DIES OF WHITE PLAGUE.

Jacob Hamilton, twenty-one year
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Hamilton,
Of Carmel street, died at the home Of
the parents late Friday afternoon af-
ter long illness of tuberculosis. Bur-
ial will be made Saturday afternoon
at the Maysville cemetery. Funeral
services at the grave.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
McCONNELL.PUGH.
The Vanceburg Sun saws.

The Vanceburg Sun says:
Word comes from Washington an
nouncing the marriage of ]. E.. Pugh,
80, and Miss Naty R. Mcconnell, 7S,
of the same city. Col. Joes's many
friends here extend congratulations
and wish them every pleasure and
comfort in their declining years.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
FIRST or THE SEASON.

The NJ. C. Russell Co. has received
from South Dakota car load Of the
famous Red River Ohio's seed pota-
toes The freight alone was s274.S0.
They are fine stock, and the people Of
this section are to be congratulated
upon getting such stock to plant.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
MRS. p. A.WILLIAMS
DIES At ClNTHANA.

Friends here have been advised OF
the death at her home in Cynthiana
en- Friday morning OF Mrs. p. A. Will
liams, formerly Of this city. The hus-
band, who survives, was for some time
local Western Union Telegraph opera
tor at this place.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
SMITH WILL GET DEPUTY SHIP.

The appointment of Roy Williams of
Jackson as L. s. Marshal for the
Eastern District Of Kentucky was
confirmed by the Senate last week. F.
N. Smith of Lewis county is said to
have the promise of an appointment
as Deputy Marshal under him and will
be assigned to the Covington Office, so
wa laarn
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
MRS. HANLEY'S FUNERAL
MONDAY MORNING.

The funeral Of Mrs. Margaret Han
10y, who died Thursday at Cincinnati
hospital, will be held from st. Rose of
Lime Catholic church at Mayyslick
Monday morning at o'clock and bur-
ial will be made in the Washington
cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11

Colonel Dan Morgan Smith is re-
membered by many Maysville people
he having made an address at Third
Street NJ. f. church here on May SO'
1920, at which time he told Of some OF
the experiences of his famous COM
mand which was known as the Bat
talon OF Death"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL.

Mr.. Frank Gallenstein was taken
suddenly Ill at the Kokomo Tire Store
in lower Market street shortly after
noon Saturday and was removed to his
home in Third street, where he re-
mains in a very critical condition.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
NAMED ADMINISTRATOR.

In the Mason County Court Satur-
day afternoon Mr.. James Gildea was
appointed administrator of the estate
Of Mary Gildea, deceased, and he quail
flied as such.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
RRRAKs ARM AT SCHOOL.

Frances. the little daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs, John Brown while ut school
foil and broke her arm Friday after-
noon,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11

MrII David Harrison 10 confined 20
bis home In East Second street with
the influsnss.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-03-11
GRAY'S FRIDAY SALE,

The sale of non-pooled tobacco at
the Gray warehouse on Friday was as
fnllnmc
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-09
CALOMEL USERS
TAKE AWFUL RISK
Very Next Dose OF Treacherous Drua
May Start Terrible
Salvation.

The next dose OF calomel YOU take
may salivate you. It may shock your
liver or start bone necrosis. Calomel
is dangerous. 1t is mercury, quicksil-
Yer. 1t crashes into sour bile like DIV
Mantle, cramping and sickening you.
Calomel attacks the bones and should
never be put into your system.
If you feel bilious, headachy, consti-
.pated and all knocked out, just 90 to
your druggist and get bottle of bod
sons Liver Tone for few cents, which
is harmless vegetable substitute for
dangerous calomel Take spoonful.
and If it doesn't start your liver and
straighten you up better and quicker
than nasty calomel and without max
ing you sick, you just go back and
get your money.
Don't take calomel! It cannot be
trusted any more than leopard or a
wildcat Take Dodsons Liver Tone
which straightens you right up and
makes you feel fine No salts neces-
sary. Give it to the children because
it is perfectly harmless and cannot
salivate.--Advertisem
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-09
BOYS TO INSTALL
A RADIO STATION
Organization Designed to Stimulate
Amateur Radio Work Among
Boys in This Section.

While the radio craze, il you would
call it that is running riot in the larg-
er cities, especially in the north and
east, Pensacola is not to DO left fur
IN the rear. Several of the Youngsters
Gf the city who are interested general
~ in the many mechanical intficacies.
radio in particular, met at NJ. West
Garden street several nights ago and
organized an amateur radio club, de-
signed to stimulate radio organizations
among amateurs in this section of the
state. Officers We're elected, a COM
mittee appointed to draw up suitable
bylaws, and motion was carried
that all members Of the club would
constitute a committee to solicit funds
to the extent of not less than $3.50 with
which to install the radio station.
The corps of officers will consist OF
president, vice president, secretary
treasurer and chief operator. Eddie
Collins was elected president, Brent
Watson. vice president, E. A. Walker
secretary treasurer, but the election OF
chief operator was upheld until the
station has been installed.
Amy live boy In the city who wants
to join the club Is requested to apply
at No. West Garden street.
The boys intend to put in radio
telephone of the DeForest type cap
able. Of sending from 80 to 500 miles
and of receiving broadcaeted concerts
lectures, etc from all larger stations.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-09
SANTA ROSA

During the storm on the bay last
week the steamer Fritz was two days
late on her regular run. 1t is reported
that the steamer Rolo sank off Four
Mile Point in shallow water The
steamer had a. cargo of merchandise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Crookshank
left for their home in Canada on the
steamer Fritz, Monday. They expect
to return in the faA.
Winter visitors are beginning to
leave for their northern homes. We will
lose a number OF families in the near
future, but they will return in the fall.
as most of them have purchased prop
erty here, while others state their in
tention of doing so.
]. w Heating left for his home In
| Canada this week, leaving his family
here for the summer. He expects to
return within month.
While other places in the state re-
port frost, Santa Rosa has not felt a
touch of it. Castor beans are in bloom,
having stood two winters, with not
enough frost to kill them.
Arrangements are being made to run
a + It launch to Freeport this summer
This will accommodate those who wish
to spend the day on the gulf, allowing
them to return home in time for sup
per. Arrangements are also being made
SO that visitors can check their cars
at Freeport Automobiles will meet
the launch on this side to carry pas
sengers to the beach.
Mrs. Swerfger. of New York City
niece of Mr.. and Mrs. Guilford, has
been their guest for the past week.
Our teacher, Miss Bertha Johnson
has been claimed as a bride by Mr.
j. Walter Ainsley Mr.. and Mrs. Aims
ley will reside here until the end OF
our school term. All wish them many
happy returns and hope they will de-
eide to settle down among US.
Walter Butler has moved his house
to near Mack Bayou, and is engaged
in hauling wood for shipment on the
Cynthia Jane.
Mr. Ainsley is re-screening the ho-
tel Santa Rosa for Mrs. Mortensen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-04-09
CHIPLEY

/. A. Hutchinson and family re nm
ed Monday from an outing at Seagrove
States Attorney L. D. McRae spent a
few days at Panama City this week
getting ready for the Bay county cir
cult court, which convenes on Mon
day.
Mrs. T. w. Wilson and little daugh-
ter, Perry, are guests at the G. A.
Henderson home this week.
Work Of rebuilding the home of E.
n. Deckle, which was recently burned
was begun this week.
Roy D. Page, formerly of this city
is manager OF a new packing plant
which is now being constructed al
Dothan, Ala. The plant will open for
business next fall
The Florida Presbytery meets al
Chipley next Tuesday, A cordial vel
come awaits those who will be in at
tendance.