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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-06-07
Letter from Centcrtown,
CEN1ERrowN, June Sd, 1876

Editor HTalG
We thankGod that we have been
visited by al abundance of rain, and
no drought vet to mar the pleasures of
our centennial festivities.
Miss Ida Dexter, a young lady that
recently mo'ed into our vicinity, died
of scrofula o, the lungs ON the I'd inst
1t is sad TO hink that our brightest
flowers withr, fade and die; but we
have reasonsto hope that the departed
one is now aorighter gem in heaven.
We are inormcd that the Rev. w.
p. Bennett his accepted the pastorate
of the Baptis church at Hartford, and
we congratnte the church on the
choice. Mr.. Bennett is one of the
ablest Baptis ministers in the Green
River country and although bold and
uncomprOmsiAg in the advocacy or
the doctrines bid forth by him, he is
more courteou. and bearing in his dis
courses than sme of his brethren in
the ministry, I'D we bespeak a good
audience for i'm. Let all Hartford
attend his presiding.
Some of the $llant soldiers of the
old seventeeth kentucky volunteers
are talking of the Hartford Reunion
in favorable TERMS and we all expect
a grand time on tht occasion.
"Gilpin" has ben belching forth
through the columns of the Louisville
Commercial lately, hiding fault of the
Democratic Convention which met at
Hartford some line. ago; and the
greatest objection vas, there seemed to
be such DemOntic harmony and
unanimity of actiG. We suppose such
division and wran;ling as now exists
in the Republican party, over the
Sheriffaly of the county, is more COM
mendable to him. The people of Ohio
county have not brgotten his unpro-
voked attack rpn Representative
Hooker, for voting for Mr.. Beck for
U. S. Senator, his objection being that
Mr.. Beck was salary grabber. And
still Mr.. "Gilpm, in a previous letter,
recommended tie Hon. II. d. Nc
Henry, who, we think, is as much a
salary grabber as Mr.. Beck. We do
not wish to say aught against Mr..
McHenry. He is great statesman,
and would do honor to the state in the
U. S. Senate hut he, like Mr.. Beck,
received a salary voted to him by a
Republican Congress-, which would
have been hard for "Gilpin" to refuse.
Then where is the consistency?
The last thing that a man can do,
when he finds himself entangled in a
controversy, is to kick out by making
q discourteous alh-sen to the supposed
inferior scholarship and talents of his
opponents, Thereby infering an unfa-
vorable comparison with his own supe-
riority. Such egotistic quips and
quirks are never INDUCED in by first
class writers, and are only used as a
last resort to get out of ENHANCEMENT.
Although our classic requirements are
greatly limited, and we do not boast of
extraordinary talents, we yet propose
to make SOME literary advancements,
despite all the prayers, prophecies and
protestations of your Grayson county
correspondent.
We like your paper exceedingly
well, and our desire is that the HART
FORD HERALD may live and prosper as
long as the editor does, even until the
next centennial
ALFRED AsHBY ir.
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MEssRs. ABE KAHN, of Cromwell.

KY, and ]. A. Brown of Greensboro,
KY, while going from this place to
to Ceralvo, in a buggy last Monday
evening, came very near meeting with
serious accident. While driving
carelessly along they ran over a stump
turning over the buggy and causing
the horse to run away. The-greatest
damages done however, were the
breaking of Mr.. Browns samples of
china. Mr.. B., is representing the
firm of Mark q Brown Owensboro,
Kentucky,
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For Judge Criminal Court.

We are authorized to announce Hon.
GEO. w. RAY, of Owensboro, as a can
didate for Judge of the Criminal
Court, recently established by the
General Assembly of KY, embracing
the counties of Hardin, Meade, Breck-
inridge, Hancock, Davies, Ohio and
Grayson. Election, August 1876.
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We areauthorized to announce Hon.
JOHN ALLEN MURRAY, ofBreckenridge
county, as a candidate for Judge of the
Criminal Court, recently established
by the General Assembly of Kentucky
embracing the counties of Hardin,
Meade, Breckenridge, Hancock, Da-
vies, Ohio and Grayson. Election
August 1876.
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We are authorized to announce
Hon. IGNATIUs A. SPALDING, of
Union county, as a candidate for
Congress in the Second District of
Kentucky, to succeed Hon. John
Young Brown, Subject to the decision
of a Democratic District Convention.
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j. w. Davis informs the public
that he is located on the Hartford and
Barrett's ferry road, and is prepared
to do general business of horse trad
ing. Will buy, swap or sell. Give
him a call. n-13-tf
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announcements.
For Congress.

We are authorized to announce JAMES
A. MCKENZIE, of Christian county, as a
candidate to represent the ID Congref.
sional District of Kentucky, in the 45th
Congress of the United States. subject to
the decision of the Democratic District
Convention.
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PuhIic SneaIIing.

Hon. j. A. Mckenzie spoke a short
time TO a small audience at the court
house last Saturday evening. His re-
marks were well timed, and so far as
we could learn, he made a favorable
impression on those present. He paid
a glowing eulogy to the honor, nobility
and high standing of his competitor,
Mr.. !. A. Spalding.
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Business 9otites.
Farm for Sale.

| desire to sell the farm two and one
half miles northwest of Hartford known.
as the Henry Stevens farm, containing
about 276 acres, about $50 acres under
fence, $50 acres of which is cleard.
There are good dwelling houses, out
houses, barns, stables and cribs on the
farm; also fine orchard and four good
wells, hedge fence a quarter of a mile
long, twelve acres in meadow, q good
woods>paster of thirty acres, one~half of
which is cleared up, and it contains a
never failing pond for stock water. About
$50 acres is upland, and the other bot
tom-land. Everything is in good repair,
and it is first-class stock farm, and l
will sell it on reasonable terms. For
further particulars call on me at my resi-
dence three miles north of Hartford, or
address me at Hartford, Ky.
C. w. STEVENS,
Administrator Henry Stevens.
no opt.
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You Want "a stylish Suit,

At moderate price, then leave your
measure at j. Winter & Co.'S, Louis
vile. Their cutters never fail to give
a satisfactory fit, and their variety to
select from is unsurpassed.
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An UHIucky Ray.

During the storm last Friday, Mr.
). w. Crawford, a farmer living near
Wildwood, Grayson county, had two
fine mares and a colt killed by light
ming. On the same night a freight
train on the L. p. & S. w. railroad
ran over and killed six head of two
year old cattle belonging to the same
gentleman. This was truly an unlucky
day for Mr.. Crawford.
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Look out for the Red Mark.

Subscribers who see a red mark
on the margin of their paper near
their names may know that their
time has expired. We hope all such
will renew at once.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-06-07

l have arranged to take orders for
pure Lake Ice, and can begin to deliver
by the fret Of May. Parties wishing to
contract for ice, will please call on me at
once, and make contract for the season.
JOHN S. VAUGHT
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WILLIAM F. GREGORY, of Ohio
county is candidate for Judge of the
Criminal Court of the 9Th Judicial Dis
trict ofKentucky. Election, August,
1876.
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POTATO Sims.

l am prepared to furnish Sweet Pota.
to Slips at the price of thirty cents per
hundred, delivered fresh and in good
order lean furnish the Southern Queen,
Bermuda, or any other stock of sweet
potatoes desired. Orders respectfully
solicited.
April &c, 1876. JOHN S. vAuGHr
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The following is the report of the
Commissioners appointed to have the
Jail built at this place by Mr.. Edgar
Bennett:
HARTFORD, KY, May 6, 1876.
Edgar Bennett.
SIR:-As Commissioners of the
Ohio County Court to contract and su-
perintend the construction of Jail for
Ohio county, besides formerly receiv-
ing the work done by you, we desire to
express our entire satisfaction in re-
gard to the whole work. We think
you have not only complied with your
contract, but that you have made a
better Jail than the. specifications and
contract called for. You have, as we
believe, endeavored to do all the work
in the best manner possible, and built
a better Jail than we expected.
w. F. GREGORY, G. J. &C.
A. b. BAIRD, )C
JOHN MIDKIFF. Oo~'
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LIME for sale at L. L. WILLIAMS

Mrs. WM. T. SHORT, Rumsey, Nc
Lean county, is visiting the family of
Mr.. ii. ID. Barrett at this place.
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Mr.. j. f. FoGLE of this city left
Monday morning to attend Circuit
Court in Greensboro.
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District Conference,

The district conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church South will meet
in Hartford on Thursday, June 22d,
1876. DIR. ]. B. Cottrell, of Owens
boro, will preach the opening sermon
Thursday morning at eleven o'clock. A
Sunday School mass meeting will be
held on Saturday morning following,
and the Sabbath Schools at Liberty,
Goshen, No Creek, and all other Sab
bath Schools in the county, are invited
to attend on that day. The exercises
will commence at ten o'clock. All
members of the conference are invited
to attend, and arrangements will be
made to extend the hospitality of the
citizens of the town to those that do
attend. The meeting will be held in
the new church. Ministers and dele
gates, on arriving in town, will be met
at the church, where they will find a
committee to conduct them to suitable
homes. w. w. Cook, Pastor.
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We are sorry to announce the death
of Mrs. B. p. Bergman which occur
red this morning at about 1 o'clock.
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OSE car load of salt just received
and for sale at reduced prices, at
L. I. WILLIAMS
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FIVE grades of Rio Coffee, ranging
from common to the very best, at
l.. I. WILLIAMS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-06-07

One hogshead New Orleans, and
four barrels of refined sugar just re-
ceived and for sale at
+. I. WILLIAMS
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Wool Carding.

j. j. LAYTON is in the above bust
ness at Cromwell, Ohio county, KY.
Give him a call and get your wool
carded cheap. st
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AM lCENN is wanted in every county
1N 1UDll for Frank Leslie's News

NV luDlIl for Frank Leslie's News
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Eight new and beautiful chromos, given free
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A LARGE lot of fresh flour of best
quality just received and for sale at
Z. 7. WILLIAMS
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o5rae1l 9utal arws,

LYCURGUS BARRETT, LOCAL EDITOR.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE Z ........-...... ......ls76.
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A NEW stock of groceries of every
description at L. T. WILLIAMS
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JOHN S. vAuGHr
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-11-15
RIVER NEWS.

The marks at the landing last evening
showed 6 feet in the channel and sta.
tionary.
The Emma Graham, from Cincinnati
to Pittsburgh, passed up yesterday.
The Courier departed for Parkersburg
yesterday.
The Andes left last evening for Gin
cinnatl.
The Express is the Psrkersburg packet
to-day.
The Nail City and barges are hard
aground at Racoon bar.
The Carrie Brooks is due from Pitts
burgh this morning.
The Granite State, en- route for Pitts
burgh, is due here about noon to-day.
The ONeal, Gilbert, Market Boy and
Star of the West are making regular
trips.
The Market Boy leaves for Mstsmorss
at 1870 A. NJ. to-day.
by Telegraph.l
PITTSBURGH, November 1.-The river
is 3 feet inches aud stationary. Cloudy
and rainy weather.
EVANSVILLE, November l4.-Rained
from \. VI. till noon; signs of snow to-
night; mercury 48 to 80 River falling
slowly with : leet on tho gauge. Down
Mitchell. Mans, Cons MIllar
Florence Millar. Tarsscon. Up-Red
Cloud, Andy Baum. Business dull.
The Mitchell is aground at Henderson's
bar.
ST. LoUIs, November IA Arrived
Colossal, Clinton and Golden Eagle
Ksohuk; Lady lie, Peoria. Depart
ed--Golden Eagle and Clinton for
Keokuk, Grand Tower for Vicks burg
River falling; weather cloudy, cold and
rainy.
LOUISVILLE, November IA Weather
rainy and cool. Up Golden Rule and
J. d. Parker, Cincinnati. River station
AIRY with . feet in the canal.
CAIRO, Novem Der l4.-Arrived-City
of Chester, ST. Louis. DepSrted-City
of Chester, Memphis. River II feet and
falling. Weather cloudy.
CINCIEEATI, November IA River 10
feet inches and rising. Weather rainy.
Arrived Fanchon, Pittsburgh; Cooke,
Evansville; Parker Memphis. Depart.
e1-Hudson, Wheeling; Fsrchon, New
Orleans.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-11-15

The WORLD ALMANAC IN CHURCH.
Some very funny incidents have occurred
during the campaign. Among others of
a local nature, one is told at the expense
of an excellent gentleman and enthusi-
astic Democrat who carries the "World
Almanac" with him as faithfully rs he
does his watch. 1t happened in church
last Sunday, when mems minds were
more on election returns than the minis
ter's words. When the hymn was an
nounced, out came that well-worn Gal
manac," and quite period elapsed
before the gentleman was cognizant OF
h mistake.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-11-15
FIRST BRANCH.

A. the regular meeting of this Branch
last night the following members were
present: Mes>rS. Brice, Butterfeld,
Blair. Baird, Egerter, SChambrs, Nc
Adams. Dunning and Wilson. Mayor
Sweeney presided
Tue minutes OF the last two meetings
were read and approved.
The resolution to have the Fifth ward
scales repaired, was laid on the table.
An ordinance granting the Citizens
Railway Company the privilege 10 lay
their tracks down Forty-third street and
thence down River street to Bensons
Ferry was read the first and second
times.
On the question if there we're any OBJ
iections to the passage of the ordinance
Mr.. Brice moved to lay it on the table
His reason for so doing was that
no provision was contained therein
which held the company respon.
sible for any damages that may occur to
the city or citizens, by passing down said
streets
Some further remarks were made when
the following amendment to the ordI-
nance was offered:
Prorided, That the Citizens Railway
be made responsible by good and sutf-
cient bond for all damages that might
arise by crossing the pavement at Forty
third street.
Peudlng this amendment 8 discus
sion. arose as TO whether the
city would not become primarily re-
sponsibIe and suits for damages be enter
ed against the city.
The following addition was made TO
the amendment: And provided fur
Their that the city shall not be liable for
any damages or suits arising out of the
Citizers' railway, crossing Forty.third
street.
The amendment was then adopted.
The ordinance was then adopted as
amended.
The reports of the Committee on
Streets and Alleys and Street Commits
sioner for work and expenditures during
the month Were read, and the
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-11-15
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
MARTINS FERRY.


The merchants on Hanover street hold
meeting tonight al Kerr & Co.'S office
to consider the propristy Of employing
nightwstchman to play on that beat. A
good idea let's have him.
Peter J. keegsn, the sub-contrsctor OF
the first twenty-five miles ofthe Wheel
and Lake Erie Railroad, west of Mar
tins Ferry, is working ten gangs OF about
800 men on his division, which speaks
well for an early completion
of this end of the road, and when the
whole route is completed and Martins
Ferry resps the rewards, her people and
those all along the line can thank
Joel Wood, Esq, President OF the road
for his energetic and untiring efforts, ior
he was always found at his post even In
the dark days OF the road.
DEEP feeling Is manifested and loud
assertions made over the affairs OF the
South. Such an intense desire to know
the final result and reach some definite
conclusion that carriers are dispatched IN
all directions to gather something fresn.
A FIRST class scandal is closing ranks,
ana from the outlook now there will be
many fall in.
The Martins Ferry Keg and Barrel
Company, under the management OF
Messrs. Park and Wears, is having
larger run and meeting with better sue
cess than for many years. They are
both thorough and practical business
men, and employ none but good and
efficient workmen.
A DEMOCRATIC weekly newspaper Is
talked of in Martins Ferry. II she can
support Republican paper, we don't see
why Democratic paper cant be nooIy
supported, when we are nearly Demo-
cratic community, and the county IS en-
tirely so, and both will soon be over
wheImingly Democratic.
OUR communication will soon be
broken of and will cease with the sur
rounding country for many months, ek-
cept that which can be reached by Tail.
Should it be ard shall it still be, that in
the winter season farmers and all trades
men from adjoining towns shall be cut OF
from their centre because ofthe impossible
condition of our roads: Our inlets must
be preserved IS well rs our outlets
watched, but as long as our business men
are reticent and careless about this matter
we will still be the same obscure unst-
tractive place we have been tor years.
especially in the winter season.
CoUNCIL met last night, but because
of their lateness before adjournment we
were unable to learn the proceedings.
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FRAIL FEMALES.

Early yesterday morning, about one
o'clock, Tailor Kennedy was aroused
from his peaceful slumbers by n very
loud conversation, in which was inter
spersed variety of words known only
to the vocabulary of blackguardlsm.
fastening to that portion of the building
from which the sound Of the profane
language came, he found that Melissa
Robinson, Briget Goodwin, and three
others of the same iIk were engaged N a
war of words too filthy for repetition
here, and disturbing the neighbors in the
vicinity of the Jail. Mr.. Kennedy soon
routed the happy party, completely
breaking up the little social gathering
and the gushing dsmsels are now under
going a short term in solitary confne-
ment, and their provender will consist of
plain bread and hydrant water.
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POLICE CoURT-Jtdge Cranmer,

POLICE CoUHT-Jadge CrGnmer.
The following cases were disposed of
in this Court by His Honor yesterday:
Edward Reid, jr., disorderly conduct,
fined two dollars and cost. Committed
for thirty days.
John Muldoon, diSorderlyi fined two
dollars and costs. Committed for thirty
days.
Henry Klevls, drunk; fined to dollars
and costly. Committed for thirty days.
Rod Dickson, disorderly; fined five
dollars and costs Paid.
John Datiin, Tor using abusive language
towards VIM. Phillips, was fined two
dollar and costs. Pad.
Court adjourned till the usual hour this
morning.
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A MINISTER'S TRoUBL II. The alleged
misconduct of the Rev. klbbe at Grafton
has caused considerable discussion in this
city. As he is well known here,
having been former pas or of the North
Street NJ. L. Church, and OF Thompson
Chapel, Island, and also connected with
various societies here, it has caused some
considerable commotion. As regards the
truth of the accusations we are unpre.
pared to say, but will await the action of
the church in the premises.
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The Influence OF Malaria Counter

That the harmful influence upon the
human system OF malaria may be eHectu-
ally counteracted has been demonstrated
for years past by the protection afforded
the inhabitants OF vast Misunderstanding
districts in North and South America,
Guatemala, Mexico and the West Indies,
by HOstetter's Stomach Bitters. Used as
a preventive, they have invariably been
found 10 be most reliable safeguard
against chilIs and fever, bilious remit
tents, and still more malignant types OF
malarious disease, and when employed as
a remedy have always proved adequacy TO
the task OF ersdicsting such maladies from
the system. For disorders OF the stomach,
liver and bowels, which in hot climates
and miasmatic localities are particularly
rite, the Bit;ers are prompt and thorough
remedy. They also strengthen the system
tranquilize the nerves, promote digestion
and sound sleep, and impsrt unwonted
relish for food.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-11-15

SUNSHINE AFTER RAIN. AS it has
invariably been raining when discourag-
ing reports to the cause of the Democracy
were received, there can be no doubt but
q raw Of sunshine such as has never be-
fore iluminate the earth will follow the
rain, and the Tilden jolliication be set
for certain date.
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DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.

Fortunately, in this land of the free
and home of the brave, few people are so
impecunious as not to be able TO risk So,
So, SO, or even twice those amounts tor
the chance of drawing prize OF 800,
Geo, or $4,000, or some one more OF the
l,l56 prizes offered by the Kentucky
Cash Distribution Company of Frankfort,
Ky. whose drawing takes place on the
30th November. Are you ready for that
great event? If not, buy your tickets at
once. IT'S not often that such golde7
opportunity of acquiring fortune Is Of
fered; and.if you procraStinste much lon
ger, YOU will miss it forever
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-11-15

DECIDED.-It is now a settled fact that
,e Washington Hall Association is the
power that is, and that Council has no
authority. Twelfth street will according
" remain blockaded until the association
sees fit 10 open up the street. What
, lorous institution S enterprisng city otfi>
Gals and a brilliant city council are.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-11-15

HORSE SToLEN.-On Monday night
last Il bright bay horse 10! hands, with
white dot on left car. was stolen from the
premises OF Mr.. George jenkins, Mount
I. easant, o. \ reward OF 800 has been
offered tor the recovery OF both horse and
thief and $50 for the recovery o. the