The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-03-31
FROM BUF0RD

EDlIOh hEkALD'-l mixing prODdDly
that you would not object to receive a
brief communication from this part of the
county, have concluded that l would
try and put together such items as would
probably be worthy of your attention, and
of some interest to your readers. Though
we are about as dearth of news as was
the unfortunate "Bingen soldier of
woman's tears, and scarcely anything to
ripple the monotony Of rural life.
l will not attempt TO give you geo.
graphical sketch Of our town, for we are
presumptuous enough to believe that
the outside world is sufficiently CONVEX
SAINT with it to possess that knowledge,
and that the Antipodes have, at least,
avague conception ofits situation-though
we are an unostentatious and civil people
So will endeavor, as::far as possible, to re-
frain from burdening your columns with
superfluous matter.
We boast of two stores, one tobacco
warehouse, blacksmith and wood shop,
and grist mill.
Our merchants, generally, do flourish
ing business, but trade is to some degree
meager at this time, owing to the scarcity
of finances, for, as Bill Arp would say,
Money are scarce and times is hard"-a
fact that can be verified by many. They
the merchants-are all courteous and
polite, and deserve good patronage, as
they are willing to live and let live. or, in
other words, are satisfied with a liberal
margin. The affable Mr.. M, (who
in days not long gone by, concluded, urged
by the prompting of the vigilant little
god, Cupid, that he had about enjoyed
the felicities of single blessedness sufficient
ly long to have drained the cup of its
sweets, thereupon began looking around
among the fair daughters of Eve,
and found one of that sex who was of the
same mind, l presume, as they were by
proper authority made one flesh )-is still
behind the counter. and appreciates the
visits of those who are of a mind to leave
with him modicum of cash, as much as
he does from those who have none.
The farmers were very much elated,
about the advent of the present month,
at the appearance of an early spring. as
many features of the weather indicated,
but alas a change came, and winter is
still 'lingering in the lap of spring." and
the carolings Of the melodious lays of the
forest choristers, which fill with delight
youths auditorium. BASED by the mono-
tone of the aquatic songster, has been
untimely concluded.
Great preparation is being made for
large crops this season, especially tobac-
co. Farmers have been, and are now,
working with a vim to clearing ground
and burning tobacco beds, many of which
have been sown. .t ...
The grangers are still on foot and march-
ing in double phalanx to accomplish their
purpose. They are, believe, increasing
in strength and numbers. The Lodge
meets twice a month at uncle Joe's," on
the south hill side. There has been
some talk of the consolidation of this and
neighboring lodge, for the purpose OF
establishing "Grange Store," at New
vile, about four miles west of us.
The wheat crop OF this vicinity is in
joured to some extent, but hardly as much
as was expected. We will no doubt have
an aggregate of more than is customary
for this section, as a great deal more
acres were sown.
Politics have about drifted into the EN-
barge of oblivion; but few, r think, are
aware of-as the st. Louis Times says
that a column of the Courier-Jo,ulal is
filled with the names of candidates for
Governor. But we will try and find out
the proper time to vote, so that we may
give a lift to the right man to the right
place As promised to be brief, will de-
sist for the present, probably more anon.