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Hotel Change.

Mr.. NJ. w. Grissam the proprietor
of the Phoenix Hotel has leased that
building for three years to Mr.. Jas.
0. Cooper, the proprietor of the
Cooper House. The change will
shortly take place, Mr.. Cooper re.
moving to the Phoenix, which will
10 known thereafter by the same
name. His present hotel will be
closed unless some new party goes
into the business in the city. Mr..
Grissam during his brief career ha:
made most excellent landlord, and
built up a patronage, both lucrative
and complimentary TO him. Mr.
Cooper is also we'll known as a prince
of landlords, and will keep the
Phoenix the best hotel in southern
Kentucky.
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CRoTToN.

The gay season has begun and from
this until lent we predict that Croft
ton will revcl In wild frenzied ecstaiic
scenes of revelry and confusion that
will rival in their dazzling splendor
the mad follics enacted each winler
AT the Nations capitol. a 81
The native born Tradewateran is q
jolly fellow. Generally you will find
in him dashing, careless, hot-head-
cd, rough young buck, fond of a dog,
a gun, a funeral, woman, a frolic
and a circus, ready 10 do and dare
aud die IL need DO for any cause how
ever good or bad he may cspouse.
But soft, "thiDgs have changed since
Betsy died." and this is not Trade
water, but "out on the railroad now"
Mrs. johnson has built very OK
cellent house in the southern portion
ofthis town, and last night she threw
her doors wide open and gave her
friends and neighbors a reception
that beats anything OF the kind that
was ever witnessed beneath the clas-
sic shades of these vine clad hills as
far as Coles circus beat the Chris.
tian county fair. We scarcely know
how to begin 10 say what we want to
OH this theme, there is SO much to
say, such q boundless field before us
that we stand back aghast and bewaii
our own unworthiness for tho great
task before us. We arrived early
we want il distinctly understood that
we are no bloated aristocrat, that we
do moi wait and come in late with
tho arisiocracy. When we got there
some dozen or more fair ones had
collected and we were seated helter.
SHELTER, pell nell over the room, each
one gossipping away, as only wo.
man can, making more noise than
was heard around that famous tower
over on the plains of Shinar. BY
o'clock the guests were all in and
such sea of beauty and chiyalrl
never before spread itself out before
us. SsWe y shall \ not z iattempl
to describe the toilets Of tho ladies
The fact is we ore no judge Of dr.,
goods--we cannot tell five cent calico
from the finest hilk-we never car,
how woman is dressed, it is III,
substance and not the shadows; III,
kennel and not the hull that tlckle'
our fancy.
We have not space to mention eacl
young lady present; we are no re
spector of persons, would not for tn
world leave out part and describe tn
rest, therefore we will have 10 b
coptent with the saying that all III
bellies Of the surrounding countr
were present. They came from Pond
river, they came from Tradcwatcl
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CHURCH HILL.

Woman's curiosity is soon gratifled.
"Virginia' persimmons are plenii-
full.
Look out for the cold snap on the
22nd.
Grange Lodge met last Friday
afternoon, as usual.
We were visited with heavy rain
storm Friday night.
The addition to Mr.. Owens house
presents an air OF taste.
Dick Caudle, Sam White and a
goodly party went bear hunting in
Arkansas last week and will be alb
sent two weeks.
Captain Massic and his small party
returned come last Wednesday with
seven deer.
The bird crop is about one-half o
what 1t was last year.
Prof. Tice predicted that Thursday
night last the stars would fall, shoot
etc. lie was one nigh; too late TO
see the fun. They shot off Wednes-
day night.
The very early wheat is being
damaged by the Hessian fly, and
some is being plowcd up aud resolved
1t costs nothing TO be polite TO every
one, besides, it shows whether there
are any brains aboard the subjects
Uranium or not.
Mr.. Shaw Anderson, recently oil
Indiana, speaks Of taking in Texas
aud Mexico next week.
Mr.. Henry Bard has our thanks fol
several bundles Of his finest tobacco
raised this season. They are "daisies.
lie must have a good garden spot.
We nre glad to see Mr.. Thoma
Ilan5erry out again, after very SO
we're spell of sickness.
a negro burglar was arrested neal
Bemettstown last week while In the
act of robbing the house Of a fellow
brother. Unfortunately lac mad,
good his escape while one of his colo
was carrying him up TO see Mr.. Lon.
about the matter,
Mars. which last week became NOR,
brilliant than at any time since 1877
was the most striking object IN rht
skynot even Jupuer excepted, In
deed II almost equals Jupiter In ap'
parent size. The rich, rudy color oil
Mars. unlike that of any other planet
or star, serves TO easily distinguish
II, and adds greatly TO its splendor.
The Church Hill Glass Ball Club
met here Saturday afternoon. The
members have improved very much
in craftsmanship since the organiza'
ton of the club. 90, rs, aud 26 broke
out oil 80 were the best shots made
Now let's take an active part in thu
matrimonial boom that is coming
southwark. SHoRTFELLow.
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N%O@N-
MARRIED.

JOHNSON-DAvIS.-Atthc res
dcnce Of the brides father in
this city Mr.. l.. r. Davis, Oct.
llth. by Dr.. T. G. Keen. Mr.
l.. johnson to Miss Louro DAVIS.
We wish them all the JOY and happi-
ness possible in hcirjourney through
life.
CLARK-LEWIS.-At Me resi-
dence of the brides parents, near
Selma, Alabama, on Wednesday Nov
18th, by the Rev. DIR. Hooper, pastor
of tie LIST Presbyterian Churc III, Selma
Mr. Thos Walker Clark, Of Selma
and Miss Sallie Brent Lewis, all Of
Dallas county. No cards.
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BLOODY TRAGEDY.
All About a Woman.

On Thursday cvening,about quar-
Ter past six O'Clock, a sharp report
rang out on tho air in the neighbor-
hood of Pools barber shop, which
was followed by groans and another
report In few seconds. Tho people
rushed 10 the scene nf the firing and
found jacob II. Combs lying upon
the floor of the barber shop dying,
aud Jas. j. Ferguson standing ut the
door with a double .barreled shot, gun
IN his hand, ani calling for the police
10 take him rs he was ready to give
up. Horror was pictured upon every
face. No one present knew Fcrgn-
son or why he had perpeirated the
rash deed. Combs expired III few
moments, weltering IN pool Of
blood. Ills wounds were awful to
look upon Four buckshot had passed
through his right arm at the elbow,
SCATTERING the bone IN two or three
places, and seven had catered his
side. This was the work Of the first
shot lie was sitting by his door
next to the barber shop. when he re-
ccived this wound and jumped up
and ran into the! shop. Ferguson fol-
lowed aud stepped into the room,
took deliberate aim and cmptied
twelve buckshot into the back of his
head. lie fell upon his face and lived
only n few minutes. The broken
homes protrudcd from his arm, and
the brains from the head. The whole
thing was mystery till the follow
ing facts wcre elected. We give
them as they are current on tho streets
though tho truth Of some of them Is
disputed by tho friends Of the par
ties. Combs has been visiting the
sister OF Ferguson, and the killing
was for her alleged seduction. Combs
friends say he never promised TO mar
ny the girl, and that It was not case
of seduction; but Ferguson's friends
claim that after finding out the girls
condition he promised to marry her
and set tho night Of the shooting for
the marriage. AS he did not procure
the license Ferguson and his brother
in-law called upon Combs about six
o'clock to know the reason why he
did not come, rs the company had
been invited. Combs told them that
he would not marry tho girl, and il
they raised fuss about 1t would ex-
pose the whole thing. After some
words between them Ferguson
walked out, remarking, ~ don't re.
gard my life worth bubble and
don't know how You prize yours
-lic then went to John Young's gun
store, bought shotgun, loaded !,
withtwelve buckshot in each barre
and calmly walked back to Combs
meat shop, where he found him ani
enacted the bloody tragedy as detailed
above. These arc the facts as report
cd on the streets,. whether they ar
true or not remains TO be proven a
the trial.
Combs was buried tho followin,
day and Ferguson isiu Jail, and a
the present writing has not had hi
examining trial,The whole act OIL hi
part was performed with great cool
moss, be sought the police, gave thcr
his gun himself and has never az
pcored excited and soys lie copsidcrc
il his duty as brother,
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SoCIAL1TIES.
Miss Lizzie Hall of Lafayette was
IN the city one day Of last week.

Miss Lizzie Hall of Lafayette was
IN the city one day Of last week.
Mr.. Henry Wilson, of Clark svillc,
paid his IIopkinsville friends visit
Sunday.
Miss Minnie Payne, after visit 10
friends in the country is at home
again.
Miss Katie Wheeler returned from
n visit 10 relatives in GAINESVILLE last
week.
Mr.. A. W. Lander has taken n pc.
sllion with j. X. Cant & Sons, Com
mission Merchants.
Mr.. j. L. Griffin returned from
Hot Springs last week very much
improved in health.
Mr. II. L. Howell took q pleasure
trip 10 Tennessee IN the neighbour
hood OF New Providence Sunday.
Mr.. II. Ewing Durbridge returned
home Sunday after prolonged bus
mess trip through The purchase.
Hon. Jno. Fcland was absent last
week at Louisville serving upon the
Appellate Bench IN tho Buford case.
Maj. Jno. Sites and family have
purchased the house OF Mr.. Houston
Bonles in the northern surburbs of
the city and will move thither soon.
Jno. Cooper who has been sick for
so long In the city has sufficiently re-
covered TO be up. lie called upon
us last week but Is still quito feeble.
lie left for his home in the county
Tuesday.
Capt. Sam NJ. Gaines, Col. J. o.
Cooper aud wife and several other
parties went down to Trent 7.
Friday TO hear Col. Breckenridge
speak but tho orator failed to put in
an appearance.
Miss Wcsthll will go TO Cadiz,
Friday night TO give one OF her de-
lightful reading exercises. She will
hc accompanied by Mr.. II. W. Henry,
who will assis, In tho entertainment
10y reading and dcclaiming,
The many friends of Miss Sallie
brent Lewis will be Interested TO
learn OF her marriage, last week 10 a
young attorney Of Selma. Alabama.
His name we are informed is
Clark aud the happy event took
place on last Wednesday. We know
we but speak the sentiments otall
who knew her when we wish the
bright winged angels of happiness
aud prosperity may hover over the
fair bride, aud her husband through
out the varying vicissitudes Of life.
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they came from Kelly's, they came
like winds come when forests are
rended, came like the waves come
when navics are stranded, from all
parts of the country. In fact, they
swarined ana moved TO and fro
athwart the room until we forgetting
that there were gray hairs (silver
threads among the gold), scattered
oyer our brain box and crows feet in
our face, we actually felt young
again-fclt good-fclt like we were
all elbows and somebody was gently
nudging us.
The music furnished by Croh's
Band was really good. The dancing,
well, we are no judge OF this. If
we have any brains (and we have)
they are not located in our feet. We
dance like we swim, one foot ut
time. But the dancing; the part
which they call Ground dance" looked
to us like il had some pretty fair
hugging in it in fact it looked 10 us
as IL the hugging was abont all that
was in it. Then they danced Il dance
that changed hands as Often as saw
mill or hotel. We could not I'M
derstand 1t, we presume it was the
German. Finally and lastly, they
struck the dance of our daddies the
old fashioned "hoe down., This, TO
us, was the most interesting part Of
the whole proceeding, it brought up
fresh and green 10 my memory the
good old days Of long ago, when
Daniel Boone and g. Washington
and p. Henry used to meet OIL this
dark and bloody ground and recount
many fierce encounter with the
bloody beasts or the still more bloody
savage. Now and then tear would
unbidden spring to these lids all I'M
used as they are 10 the melting mood
at the thought that those good old
days, like last summers watermel-
OIL, would come no more. Then, in
order to render snch feelings as these
obliyious, we turned and gazed
around the room. Every available
corner was occupied, here young
s.t. r.t. -, ..,,,;,,r. q o.,o.. e.tl
coup'e, 'resn as ,no.ni" IN mo". a;, ;n'I
Oh you.n anu nope anu 'o.iy, signing
anu coolhg mo eacn o'ner ears,
dreaming ionu urehlhs oi welded
oiiss mere 'he esn'le '1a'ron' sur
rounded by hall y uonen ioveu ones,
cain aS the lake when me Wi,uS nave
sung ~ 10 cain repose' showing luil
wen mere nave 70 come s.orn,s an9
potatoes IN wen ns sunsnIhe nhu
roses alohs 'he Journey VI me- oyer
III u'is CORNER was ule oqu"e, '.ia'
nisn'y n'n" " i""' "no ~ ''Io
80, 49, ,,or Ca, " H. ,,,t sot ,,,o ho.,
T ,1a, nJ MI Thr;.,;an o,on ~. n Oea'
G ,, 80 Nv. W.. ~ ''s' Po'
'", .'.,'. sa' a., ""u a"ns uo..,o
Iike Sowe ep INV p soiri H, iii iepsrt" O
W., cannot nosqiblv saw who was
Tho nro,t;es, Girl nrcscni bnt We
tnow bevond q shadow of doubt
Vic was nrc.eminentlv the hand.
somost ma, nroscnt Jobn r. Can.
slnr stool like Nanoleon nj ST Ucle.
na anra"d w,oomr and neculiar y hy
~ H. 49,
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Fire.

The alarm of fire was given Satur-
day night about six O'Clock and in
tense excitement was SOON created,
The fire proved to be at Geo. Collins,
the kitchen having caught from de-
feciive flue. When discovered it was
breaking through the roof, but il was
extinguishcd without serious trouble
before the engine arrived. 1t has
been long time since the city was
visited by a destructive fire though
there have been some narrow escapes
lately. l4tI
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$1,000
Killed.

Yesterday evening, about half-past
three o'clock, q man named Fred Rich
was killed in Forbes planning mill.
He was at work at circular saw,
when piece of wood which he had
in his hand, struck him in the breast
killing him almost instantly. He
was from Trenton, KY, and leaves
u,ifa
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IMPROVEMENTS.

Mr.. B. e. Randolph is building q
residence on North Main ST., be-
yond the residence of Mrs. STEVENSON.
Mr.. P. NJ. Owens cottage on South
Main is about finished and is one Of
the handsomest in that locality.
Mr.. ii. f. McCamy is making i'm
portant additions to his residence on
North Liberty street.
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Ellen Todd, alias Lee, negro girl
who is bound to me, has left my
employ. All persons are warned not
to employ or harbor.her Any infor
nation left at the South Kentuckian
office will be thankfully received.
Mrs. l. V. Stephenson.
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Items from Salem, South Chris
tian.

Clau'
The pulpit of Salem church will be
vacant on next Sabbath l6 Inst the
pastor Rev j. r.. lIardwick being ON
u visit TO his daughter, who is pupil
OF Franklin Female Colleg.
There was social entertainment
given by Mr., p. b. Pendleton OH the
It'll at his residence. Among the
ladies who graced the occasion were
Miss Sallie Cook Of Hopkinsville,
Misses Campbell, and Miss Lizzie
Leayell Of this community. This is
bat one of the many delightful enter
tainmcnts, for which the young
people are indebted to Mr.. Pendleton.
DIR. j. p. Thoma. has recently re.
turned from Evansville, where he has
been to attend the Tri State Medical
society. lie brings glowing descrip-
ton OF the hospitality of that place,
and the perfect success of the Society.
We think if we had been honored
with the Vice Presidency of that tai
enied assembly that we might think
Evansville quite nice place too.
A prolractcd meeting, which hes
been in progress for some weeks at
Salem church, has just closed. 1t
was quite success, and much credit
is due the pastor, who laborcd faith
fully with no assistance save an occa.
sional sermon from some visiting
minister. We were very much de-
lighted with sermon from Rev.
Charles Morris of Grace church Hop
kinsville, also from Rev. Maxey Of
Salubria.
1t is not often the monotony of our
little community 10 broken by the
chimes of marriage bells; but ON last
Wednesday the 18th. Mr.. Mat Boil
linger of Pembroke ard Miss
Rowena Allen of South Christian
were married at the residence OF the
brides mother.
The attendants were Mr.. w. II.
Forgy aud Miss Blanche Thomas OF
South Christian; Mr.. Lackey and
Miss Jennie Bollinger of Pembroke ;
Mr.. Oliver Of Pembroke and Miss
Stephens of Roaring Springs. The
marriage was very quiet one, only
Fthe relations aud immediate friends
of the bride and groom were in al
tendance. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. +. Hardwicks in
his usual solemn and impressive
manner. The bride, groom, and at.
PENDANTS were elegantly attired, and
Of course looked well. After having
partaken .bounlifully of the good
things, the bridal party left for the
homo of Mr.. Bollinger where .
warm reception was rendered thu
happy couple. On the whole, it wal
one of the most transformations, bu
one Of the most enjoyable affairs ",
have ever attended. May their live
be one blissful summer is the sin
cere desire of n "Well Wisher."
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Dressyand Cloak Making.

Mrs, Kate Bell is prepared to make
Dresses, Cloaks, etc., in the latest
style; also, to.furnish Trimmings for
the same. Returns thanks for past
patronage Residence, Liberty Street,
opposite Presbyterian Church.
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SPECIAL LOCALS

Our. Sc. counter is
now full of good bar
gains. Call and see it.
Terry & Tillow.
We have the cheap
est Blankets in the city.
ss Terry & 'Thlow,
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5 CENTS
Will buy two cakes of
fine Toilet Soap, at
Gish & Gamers.

Messrs. Blumensteil, McCamy and
Bonte invite attention of the public to
their latest style finish of Carriages,
Buggies, &c. They are running a
full force Of experienced workmen and
warrant all work strictly first class.
You can purchase anything in their
line at Louisville, Cincinnati or New
York prices on same quality of goods.
Call and be convinced.
Respectfully, yours,
BLUMENsTElL. MoCAmY Il BoNTE.
WE USE PURE DRUGS ONLY
IN COMPOUNDING PRESCRIP-
TIONS. GlSH & GARNER. AT
THE BLUE FRONT DRUG
STORE.
Special inducements on second hand
buggies and rockaways, Tor cash in
hand.
BLuNESsTKIL, McCANY & BoNTE.
10. S. CHASTAIN
Still keeps the very best brands OF
Coal Oils, Non Explosive Oils Of the
highest tests and purest quality, Au-
rora oil for mechanical uses. Lamps
and Lamp fixtures, Qucensware, Tin
ware, etc.. etc.
BUGGlES. AT TEN DOLLARS
AND UPWARDS.
Olarksville papers please copy.
Blumenstiel, McCamy & Bonte.
School supplies of all kinds just re-
ceived and will be sold at bottom
prices. GIsu d GARNER.
July 10, 1879.
COME AND LET US TAKE
your measure for nice Nobby Bust
ness suit. We guarantee the lowest
prices and fit. Streng & Frankel
Those who buy School books from
Gray 4 Buckner will get them cheap
err than anywhere in town. and be fur
nished with Holden's patent book
cover to each book.
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GRANTS TOUR

-AROU ND TIE WORLD.
U. ). Grant through Europe, Asia. and Africa
with graphic descriptions Of the places visited
Interesting incidents, enthusiastic ovations b
Empcrors aud Kings. illustrated. Frice 80.
Out sells all other books. Territory rapid
taken. Agents Wanted.
FoRSHE L 4 MCMAKIN, Cincinnati, e.
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It makes the shuttle, double thread, lock-
stitch, 1.-THE same on both sides of the work.,
which received the HIGHEST AWARD at the
Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, IA,
iT6. And is complete with LARGER AS
SENTIMENT OF Attachments for fine work than
any other machine, and reduced to only S4.
1t Is an easy and pleasant machine to oper-
ate. requires the least care, produces every
variety OF work, and will last untfl the next
century begins. Strong, Simple, Rapid, and
Use 1t once and you will use no other. The
money cheerfully refunded IL it will not out
work and outlast any machine at double price
Agents sell them faster than any other in
consequence Of their being 1.-THE Best at the
Lowest Pi icc."
Each machine thoroughly warranted with
written guarantee for i've years. Kept in or
der free Of charge; money refunded at once II
not satisfactory.
It ls the most solid, reliable and satisfactory
machine ever invented for all kinds OF family
work. 1t is an acknowledged unequiyOcal
mechanical success. thoroughly tested and
used IN thousands OF homes. An efficient ST.
lent, rapid, reliable and ever ready hclper to
the weary wife or scamstress, it will do the
work OF family for lifetime, or it will earn
| from ~ to IS per day for any one who wishes
90 sew for a living This machines costs less
than half the price OF any new machines Of
like quality. Has extra long, large-sized
Shuttle, easily removed. Extra large-sizcd
Bobbins, holding 100 yards OF thread doing
away with the frequent rewinding Of b,bbins.
1t Is built for strength and constant hard
work. interchangeable working parts, man
nfactured OF ilnc polished steel. Will run for
years without repairs; IL simple to learn. easy
to manage, understood perfectly in an hour
and always ready in moment to do every
description OF heavy or fine work at less cost
| or trouble than any other machine at any
| price ever did, or can do. 1t will sew any
thing needle can pierce, from lace or cam
bric to heavy cloth or harness, with any kind
Of thread. II yon have any other machine,
buy this and have better one. The case and
rapidity OF its motion aud quality of its work,
are Its best recommendations. 1t will hem,
fell, tuck, braid. oor,l, bind gather, quilt, ruff
ne, pleat, fold, scallop. shirr, roll, 6astc, en-
broider, RIM up breadths, etc., with elegance,
ease and quickness, unsurpassed by any ma
| chine ever invented.
% BEWARE OF IMPOSITION.
The prices for our new machines are less
than those asked by dealers in second hand
rebuilt and rcHnishcl machines, or those sell
ing out old stock 10 close up business, many
such inferior and old style machines being Of
fcred asnew at reduced prices; beware OF i'm
position ahd only buy new machines. There
| are no new flrst-class machines offered as low
as the Family" by many dollars.
Machines sent for examination before
Payment Of Bill.
| Extraordinary inducements offered to Cler-
gymEn, Teachers, Sterekcepers. &C.. to act a.
agents. Horse and wagon furnished free
free with samples ofwork, liberal terms, cir
culars, etc. Address,
Family" Sewing Machine Go.
755 Broadway, New York,
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These painful diseases are relieved and
cured when every other plaster, liniment or
lotion fails, by DR.. Il, L. Bradfords famous
internal remedy. Why will the afflicted suffer
when such valuable remedy can be had at
the small cost OF Bifty Cents per bother Delay
Is dangerous. Your disease daily becomes
more obstinate and more difficult to cure. but
one bottle OF DR.. Bradford's remedy wall bring
relief, II not a complete cure. Further infor-
nation given concerning this valuable remedy
by the sole proprietor, Dr.. T. t. BRADFORD,
Augusta, Ky, For Sale by 4. II. Hopder 3
Son, Hopkinsville, Ky.
August 10. 'I9-3m.