The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-07-14
LETTER FROM BEAVER DAM.
BEAygR DAM, KY. July IL

BEAVER DAM, KY, July Is.
The intense heat of last week, together
with the unusual amount Of Granger,
Democratic and Republican excitement,
kept our village pretty well heated.
THE PETS OF THE PEOPLE.
never knew before how dear the aspi>
rants for Legislative honors were to the
people.
HOW THEY cUss AND DISCUSS.
The honest farmers, the lawyers and
doctors, and the "middle men, of all av-
ocatIons Of life, were all represented in the
street discussions. They lay their coats
and haas off. roll up their sleeves, and in
trying to convince each other of the supe-
rior claims of each candidate, get consid>
erably warmed up, all their mouths go
off at the same time, and. after an hour
discussion, wind us with good old FASH
toned quarrel.
A NEIGHBoR IN TROUBLE.
We have a neigkbor who is in great
trouble: He Gays he has been changing
parties all his life, having invariably
Joined the wrong one. He concluded last
year he would join the Democracy. He
thought they were the nearest right, but
found, to his utter establishment, that
bis party beat their nominee .fUe hundred
in our own county. He now, like the
Wandering Jew, goes from place to place
seeking consolation but findeth none.
He all through the day and at the lonely
hour of midnight, can be pathetically
heard exclaiming, my party has forsa.
ken me; am politically lost forever;
where, OH where am IT,. Peace be to
thy troubled waters, dear friend; patiently
bide their time. and ere long thy long
sought party will be found.
ALL ABOUT THE BARBECUE.
Well, III tell you all about the barbe-
cue. We had one last Saturday, but it
was rather damp one. 1t is a conceded
fact, that when Jim Daniel has a barbe
cue, it always rains. He has never yet
failed to bring a copIouns shower some-
time during his festival gathering. 1t
commenced raining early in the morning,
aud confined nearly all day; but Jim, be-
ing prepared for every emergency, con-
veyed the abundant supply of provisions
to our recently erected tobacco factory,
and spread before the hungry crowd the
fat of the land, of which they did partake.
until full to their uttermost The older
persons then formed themselves into
groups and talked of the old fashioned
barbecues they used to have, and of the
happy hours Of their youth. The blush>
ing damsels Of "sweet sixteen" with
their devoted ones by their sides, grace-
fully sauntered around the new barn
floor, pledging, no doubt, lasting fidelity,
and dreaming of the blissful days in store
for them. A short while after disner the
music commenced, and the performers on
the Eight fantastic toe" did most hearth
ly enjoy themselves for awhile. After
the dancing had ceased, Mr.. R. P. Hook
er, in a few very appropriate remarks,
announced himself as the peoples candi-
date to represent them in the next Legis-
lature. The audience was much disap-
pointed by Mr.. Hills absence. The in
clemency of the weather prevented many
from attending the barbecue and speaking,
but the large number present remained
till late in the day. and went home feeling
better for days enjoyment.
THE TAYLOR BARBECUE.
In response TO the call for all the Tay-
Tors, their relatives and friends, to meet
at Sulphur Springs, August IA, for re.
union, | am requested to say that all
from this community will, if possible, be
in attendance, and | furthermore know
that, ifall the relatives attend, only on,
or two persons will be left at home
Will some one take the count on that day
and tell us how many Taylors there ar,
in the county,
| TOO MUCH RAIN.
We have had more rain than necessa,
ry for crops, during the past ten days
Oats are beginning to rust, and tobacco
is "frenching' some little; the former il
being cut, and it is not thought either
will be seriously injured. Corn has no
had the attention it should have had, bu
the probabilities are for large yield.
SOME IMPERTINENCE.
We notice the editor of the HERALr
passing through our town frequently, CT
his way up the road; and judging from
the happy smile on his face when he re,
turns. there must be a woman in tn,
case. JuSo.