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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-02
West and Northwest.
Embracing under one Management
2.l58 MILES o. ROAD

and forming the following Trunk lines:
Chicago, Council Bluffs & California
Line, Chicago. Sioux Clty& Yankton
Line, Chicago, Clinton, Dubuque and
La Crosse Line, Chicago, Freeport &
Dubuque Line, Chicago, ia Crosse,
Winopa & Minnesota Line, Chicago,
St. Paul & Minneapolis Line, Chicago,
Milwaukee & Lake Superior Line,
Chicago, Green Bay & Lake Superior
Line
The advantages of these lines are
/. If the passengers going TO or from
any point in the entire West and North
West be can buy his tickets via some one
o; this Company's lines and be sure ofreach-
ing his destination by it or its connections.
2. The greater part of its lines are laid
with Steel Rails, the road bed is perfect. No
road has better or smoother track.
3. 1t is the short line between all i'm
partant points.
l.. lis trains are all equipped with the
Westinghouse Air Brake. Miller's Plstform
and Couplers and the latest impro 7ements
for comfort, safety and convenience.
5. 1t is the only Road in the West run
ming the celebrated Pullman Hotel Cars be-
tween Chicago and Council Bluffs.
6. 1t is the only Road running the Pull
man alace Sleeping Cars either way be-
twees
"CHlCAGO AND ST. PAUL"
"CHICAGO ANDGREkN BAY"
"CHICAGO AND FREEPORT,"
"CHICAGO AND LA CROSSE"
"CHICAGO AND WINONA,"
"CHICAGO AND DUBUQUE"
.aCHICAGO AND McGREGOR."
"CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE"
Z. 1t is the only road passing alosg the
shores ef Lake Mic higan between Chicago
Il Milwaukee.
s. The only road running Four Express
Trains day via its lines between Chicago
>rud points in Minnesota.
9. No road offers equal facilities in
number of through trains. equipped with
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars.
10. Il runs two Express Trans Daily
ach way on all its lines and four trains
ach way between Chicago and Milwaukee
II. 1t makes connections with all lines
rossing at intermediate points.
The popularity of these lines is steadily
increasing and passengers should consult
their interest by purchasing tickets Via this
line.
For information Folders, Maps, &C., not
obtalnaole at Home Ticaet Office, address
any agent of the Company or
MARVIN HUGHITT, w. H. STENNETT,
GEN. Manager, GEN. Pass. Agt
Chicago. IL. Chicago. Ill
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~ wv ACh q BRO, Undertakers and
FURNITURE dealers, cor. of Main and
4th streets.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-02
Real state for Sale

4 BRICK HOTEL BUILDING. 2 stories
"a high, with good Barn, Well and
other appurtenances. and two lots attached
Situated in the Village of Rome, Jefferson
County, Wis Six acres of choice land in
the town Of Pennington, Jefferson County,
near Waits Mills, on which is situated one
large frame store building, in good condi-
ton, also enc frame dwelling house i stor-
les, with l story wing. There is good
we'll of water and large cistern on the
premises. This property is well located for
business. Will be sold on liberal terms
For particulars enquire at the REPUBLICAN
office
Watertown, Dec, 10th, 1878.
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For Debility, Loss of Memory, lndispo-
sitIon to Exertion or Business, Shortness of
Breath, Troubled with thoughts of Disease,
Dimuess of Vision, Pain in the Back or est,
and Head. Rush of Blood to the Head, Pale
Countenance, and Dry Skin.
If these symptoms are allowed TO go on
very frequently Epieptic Fits and Consump.
ton follow When the constitution be-
comes affected it requires the aid of All in
MIGRATING medicine to strengthen and tone
up the system-which
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-02
- ROUTES
9 Daily Trains
CHICAGO, ST. PAUL AND
MINNEAPOLIS

The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Railway is the only Northwestern Line
connecting in same depot in Chicago With
any of the Great Eastern Railways, and is
the most conveniently located with refer
ence to reaching any Depot, Hotel or place
of business in that City.
Through Tickets and Through Baggage
Checks to all Principal Cities.
Steel Rail Track, thoroughly ballasted,
free from dust. Westinghouse Improved
Automatic Brake; Millers Safety Platform
and Couplings on al Passenger Cars.
The finest Day Coaches and Palace Sleep
| ing Cars.
This Road connects more Business Cen
tres, Health and Pleasure Resorts and
passes through finer county, with erander
scenery, than any other North western line.
| A.V. H CARPENTER.
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent
| S. S .MERRlLL, JNO. C. GAULT.
Gen. Manager. Asst Gen. Manager
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
A Word to Correspondents.

We want to say word to our cor
respondents at the close Of the year.
We are proud of our reporters, they
are the very life of the Sourif KEN
TucKIAN. More than Ole person has
said in subscribing, want your paper
because it gives good substantial
county news, In addition to the City
gossip. We have received inyalua'
BILE assistance in furnishing news for
the people, from ,"Shortfellow" at
Church Hill, "Hiram" at Crofton,
"Cheek" at Trenton, "Oiive Branch
at Lafayette, "Guy Griffith" at Mont
goncry, "Greenie" aud "Emde" at
Sinking Fork Sebastian" at Beverly,
"Roy" at Kelly, "vidi" at Fairviewi
"Steve Clipp" at Cerulean Springs
"Mark" at Elkton, and others at
Salem, West Fork, Leytonville, Penn.
broke, Belleview, and many other
places where the letters are not scnl
regularly. We repeat we are proud
Of this feature OF the KENTucKIAN
and trust we may retain them fol
another year. We would ask al
many Of them as possible TO write III
a letter during the Christmas, and w
will give the people paper Jan.
containing more news than any one
ever published in Iiopkinsvillc.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
RED HOT /!
Your old friend,
Guns CRINKLE.

Tho grand rush for handsome
Christmas presents at llowe's jewelry
store Is certainly unprecedented. Mr..
IIowe's store is crowded with eager
purchasers from carly morn until late
al night. They all seem 10 know full
wa where tho right place is TO buy
good goods at reasonable prices, not
withstanding what others may say
20 the contrary. From the immense
quantity of fne gold watches and
chains, sets of jewelry, handsome
necklaces, handsome pieces of silver
ware, fine gold rings, beautiful clocks,
&C., that Mr.. Howe has been selling
since the Christmas trade opened, we
would judge there Is going to be many
n soul made happy OH Christmas
morning. Mr.. Howe is receiving
new goods on every express train and
in that way will keep his stock well
mp, SO that persons delaying their
purchases until the last day before
Christmas will have rs good a stock
10 select from as those who have
bought early.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
No Paper Next Week.

AS our boys win take holiday next
week, we will not issue paper. We
don't like to miss getting out one
but not only the reason given above
but others also make it imperative.
II will be necessary for us to close up
all Of the business of the present year,
and we could not do this and edit the
paper as usual. We will endeavor 10
have an extra budget ofnews in the
next Issue and make amends for the
omission. Wishing all Of our pat
rons and readers thrice happy and
merry Christmas we bid you adicu
till tn e opening of the New Year.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
Found Dead.

Roper our devil came rushing into
the Office the other morning almost
ont of breath and exclaimed
"Man found dead, last night"
"Who? wherep whenf" we asked
jerking out pencil.
"On the street" III tell all about it.
You know Tom Bullardp
"Yossyes, go on"
"Well about ten o'clock last night,
he was seen going down the strcct!'
"Well, tell IL III"
In about half an hour a policeman
went down that way, and saw some
thing lying against the wall. He saw
1t was man, went TO him and turned
him over, and II was Tom Billiard
dead--drunk.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
Duprsz & Benediots Minstrels.

There is one kind of an entertain
ment that always draws q good house
in this city-that is the Minstrel
show. We are 10 have one of the
very best of this class on the 3rd prox.
The famous Duprez & Benedicls, will
be here and the lovers may ex-
pect something rich. This is the
10Th annual tour, OF the troupe and
the fact that it has stood the test OF
the pu bic for SO long is oil the com.
mend alton It needs. Remember the
time January 3rd. and be sure to at.
tend unless you want to miss some
thing good.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
WEEKLY
Courier Journal
Representative Newspaper of tho
South.
A Good Paper for all Sections.
The Weekly Courier.Jo

The Weekly Courier j ounal
WIN BIO sent one year, postage free, for TWO
DOLLARS, which amount will include q
handsome premium In the shape OF a book
or lnifo, or various articles OF use and beau
~, as may BIO selected from our printed lists.
A sample copy OF tho weekly Courier-J journal
and circular containing the full list OF pre-
minms will be sent on application
Tho Courier-Journal 10 combination
made In 1850 of three old Louisville papers,
viz: the Journal, established In 1890; the Cou-
ricr In 1913; and the Democrat In 1874 Its
reputation is national, as we'll as its circula-
ton, and 1t is pronounced one Of tho ablest
papers in tho world: its matter being cspccsai-
ly adapted 80 the Merchant, the Farmer and
the Family Circle.
Choice from standard books Of tho times,
and n choice selection OF the Trading maya :
hishcd in combination with the Weekly for q
mere pittancc in addition to the price of the
C0uri.r-Journal alone.
During the remainder Of 1879 and through
1880, the wcekly-Journal, without premiums
will We sentto clubs of i've or more persons ut
81 so each, and for avery club Of 1--WE the club
raiser will be untitled to u copy sent to any
address free for a year.
Daily Courier journal Sl2 year, postage
free. Sunday Courier.J Journal 81 a year, post.
age free.
No travelling agents arc employed BY the
Conrier-Jsnrnal Company, but Il liberal cash
commission or handsome premiums will be
given to persons known to the community they
reside in who will act as local agents. Any
one who desires to act and to assist in extend
ing the circulation of u paper that cannot but
be beneficial to any community in which II
may be generally read, viii, upon application
be suppiication, be supplied with an agents
outfit free OF charge.
ror specimen copies, circulars, ETC., address
w. N. HALDEMAN,
President Journal Company.
Louisville, Ky.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
MARRIED.

WOOTEN: At the
residence of the brides father, Mr.
Alex. Wooten, Jordan Springs, Tenn.
Dec. Sth, Mr.. Henry Carter TO Miss
Ada Wooten. Attendants: Mr..
Ben Wills and Miss Pink Clardy,
Mr.. Lem Blanton and Miss Wilson.
A reception was given the party at
Mr.. o P. Ellctt's at night, which was
highly enjoyable. Several visitors
from distance were present includ-
ing some young ladies from Paducsh,
Providence and other places.
TERRY-pETREE: AT Fairview
KY, Dec. 9th, Mr.. j. G. Terry TO
Miss Marie Petree. Attendants Mr..
Frank Petree and 4 iss Mollic Petree,
the latter of this city. Aftor
the ceremony the bridal company left
OH tour TO several Of the larger
cities.
Miss Petrce is young lady well
known and esteemed in this city
having frequently visited her cousins
here. She may rest assured that our
best wishes will attend her through
life, and while tho groom is stran-
ger TO US we nevertheless congratu-
late him on having won so estimable
a lady for wife.
Mr.. Chas NJ. Latham, of Hopkins
Vile, was married in Hernado, Miss.,
Wednesday afternoon TO Miss Lou.
Il. White, daughter of Col. I. w.
Whitc.-l Courier-Journal.
Many of Mr.. Latham's friend will
10 doubt be surprised to learn OF his
marriage, as the important event has
been kept very quiet. Nay happi-
ness over attend the happy couple,
may time deal gently with them and
Latham in their graves, peacefully al
last, as an inevitable sequel TO along
and prosperous career in life.
-BOALES-WADE: At tn Metho-
dist Church Dec. 18th by Rev. NJ. A
Maxcy, Mr.. A. G. Boales to Miss
Ilenric Wade. The ceremony was
performed at ll.30 A. M, before O
large and attentive audience, and the
bridal couple then adjourned to the
Phoenix Hotel, where MI nppropri
ate and elegant wedding repast hnd
been prepared for them, May theil
barquo sail smoothly over lifc's turb
ulent waters.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
Tobacco Sale.

Sold by Buckner & Woodbridge,
Dec. II, 1879, 26 Hhds. Tobacco as
follows:
l HID. Good leaf, $3.50.
10 " Common and low leaf, $3.50
5,25, $50, $40, 500, 500, 1856, 400,
4,60, AGO.
9 uhds. medium lugs. $40. 3 80.
Is &" Common and trashy lugs.
2 90, 2 So, 9 so, 29O, 260, 265, 2 IS,
Q IS, go, 2 so.
Our market opened fully as high as
last season and the opinion of MANY
dealers was that prices wera from u
to x c. higher according to the quail
lily of The offerings. We had only
one hid. of over fair tobacco in our
brake. On the better grades of leaf
and Tugs, we look for higher prices
Ship us your tobacco hnd we promise
good attention and the top of the
market.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
BEVERLY.

AS Sebastian" has SO unceremoni-
ously left the field, "Pinkney" would
be pleased TO enter from the other
side. We hope the change will be
pleasant one TO all.
Beverly is going to be the town
after Christmas. There will be two
dry goods establishments. Robert
lIuggins will commence business just
across the street, opposite DR.. Dulin's
Office, in O new and commodious
house, now almost COMPLETED; while
Mr.. Allen, of the Striped Bridge will
occupy Mr.. Higgins old stand.
DR.. j. L. Dulm has Suddenly be-
come aware of his wonderful mech
anism In the silversmith's liue, aud
thinks of abandoning his profession
and setting up a shop. He has also
come TO his senses aud wishes for
wife. But unlike our fasudious edi-
tor, he says, "Lord, any"
Il. p. Bowling has commenced a
school near Roy Csyce's, and is get
ting OH finely.
Miss Annie Major has been absent
from our community some time on 3
visit beyond Hopkinsville.
Col. Ide p. Davle, late OF San Fran
cisco, paid his many friends and rela-
tivcs q visit last week. His stay
among us was biief but pleasant.
The boys say they had q nice time
at a party last week. We are getting
too old 10 attend parties these days,
but Green Hickman says he enjoys
them as well now as when young.
DR.. Riley is back, after being alb
sent some time.
Miss Dosia Turner will start for
Springfield, Tenn. Christmas eve,
where she will act ss brides maid for
a lady friend. AS we are acquainted
with the bride elect We wish her all
happiness,
The young ladies of this neighbor-
hood are getting very scarce, Madam
Rumor failed in her prophesies we
suppose, 40 we haven't heard Of bu,
one wedding.
Marricd-Mr. WIN. Caycc, Jr., Ia
Miss Zerilda Reece, of Trigg.
Miss Matte Higgins, of New Prov
sdonce is visiting Miss Rosa Brad
shaw. Miss Ella higgins was down
last week, will be lack Christmas.
Misses Joe Carneal and Leila Ste.
gar have long since returuedto their
home in Paducah.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
A Bad Showing.

Since 1870 there have been over a
hundred persons killed IN Christian
county, aud but one of the slayers,
Bill Downey negro, has been sent to
the penitentiary or otherwise pun
ished. Truly Christian is one OF the
bloodiest spots on the "dark and
bloody ground" What she needs is
q few first class hangings. There
have been nine men killed in the
county since the first of August, and
not Que of the murderers is In Jail.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
CHURCH HILL.
Pork is worth 5 3.4c here.

Pork is worth 5 3-4c here.
This week for business.
Christmas matters and things about
ripe.
Tobacco is being moved downward
every day.
Tomorrow is pay day with the
farmers.
Hope snow will condescend to mix
with Christmas.
Prof. Stith, tax collector for this
district paid Church Hill q short visit
last week.
Mr.. Moody, not the "Sankey man"
however. accompanied by his wife
paid flying visit 10 the family of Mr..
j. p. Nuckols last week.
The mail carrier calls at this Office
once q week. What's the matter
Dear boyP
Merchants predict slim trade dur
Ing the approaching Holidays.
How few people see their own
faults and peculiarities.
The worst enemy Of some people is
their temper.
Eggs are III demand at l5c per
dozen.
We understand the members OF
Hebron church are makil G prepsrs-
lions for a heavy laden Christmas
tree for the oath. Hope their efforts
may meet with success.
Mr.. W. N Crawford is doing a
spirited" business. having resumed
work OIL the corner Of Pond and Main
street.
Tho cry is "st;ll they go:" We
mean off for the port OF matrimony.
Mr.. Ed Boyd will move 10 his new
home, In few weeks.
The small party of boys that went
TO Reelfoot Lake thei first OF the
month returned last Tuesday, and re-
port having had a very pleasant run
OF ii.
II you would wish to produce q
telling effect, communicate secret 10
woman.
Those silly creatures who are al
ways waiting for something TO turn
up, generally get turned up them.
selves.
Whisky and foolisbness fill the
heads of many OF US, to the sorrow oil
some. for the good of Others.
Those who wish treat, will re-
ceive it, ifthey attend the Christmas
tree at Hebron.
Items are scarce as saw logs in q
circus.
When Christmas is over, we will
have weather, to harp on.
SHoRTFELLoW.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
Huntley.

The celebrated Huntley and Flor.
ence Kennedy Troupe will be here
December goth aud 30th. Mr.. Hunt.
ley 10 q fsvorite with our people and
will no doubt draw good houses. II
will be remembered he was here dur.
ing the fair last year, aud many who
heard him are enthusiastic in their
praises Of him as an actor. His sup.
port is good aud the entertainments
will be first class.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
LETTER FROM OLD CHRIS.

DKAR CHILDREN: Owing to tho
rainy weather aud extreme bad roads
many Of you who live in the country,
and many even IN town, may moi be
able to get to the store Of my young
friend, q. w. Metcalfc, who lie my
agent, so l have concluded to keep a
nice present at Mr.. Meicalfe's fol
every one Of you until you can come
afterit. Don't cry or fret, but be pa
ticnt.
Your old friend,
Gums CRINKLE.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
Burned to Death

A negro woman named Nellie
Payne caught her clothes on fire
Thursday night, while alone in a
room, and was burned so badly that
hc died the next day.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23

The appearance of "Our Boarding
House combination, at Mozart last
Thursday night, was greeted by
good audience Notwithstanding the
inclemency of the weather. The
play is one of the most humorous
and entertaining comedies of the
season and gave abundant satisfaction
10 all who attended.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-23
socIALITIEs.

SocTALTTIEs.
Mrs. j. w. Lander returned from
Cerulean Springs yesterday.
Mr.. G.. A. Thompson IL absent, in
Quincy, Ills.
Rev. N Lacy, OF Madisonvillc, was
In the city Sunday.
N. W. Grissam left for the South
last week TO visithis family.
Nose Elb and Jim Cabaniss re-
turned from Louisville Tuesday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. G. Doales have
taken rooms at the Phoenix Hotel.
Miss Ella Richardson, OF Trigg
county, was in the city one day last
week.
Mrs. Annie Baker, of Bellevicw,
was In the city the latter part Of the
week.
Mr.. Palmer IIartseau taught class
In vocal music at tho College last
week.
Mr.. Robt Lucas, of Trigg county,
was at the Ph@nix q day or two last
week.
Mr.. e. Burke TAYLOR, of Louisville,
has taken a position with Gray Is
Buckner.
Miss Jennie Gordon of South Car
relton, Is visiting the family of Mr..
Jno. 0vershiner.
Mrs. Jas. L. Jcsup returned Satur-
day from q weeks vlsit TO her duugh-
ter at Clarksville.
Messrs. Crit Reeves. Z. w. Ware
and Marcellus Graves, of Trenton,
were Ia the city last week.
Miss Kate Anderson, Of Todd
county, will he guest OF Mrs. Rust
during the Christmas.
Miss Sallic Adkerson leaves TO day
for her home In Rutherford county,
Tenn, 10 remain for week.
Mr.. Il. N. Salmon. OF Burlington.
paid usa call last Friday aud re.
newcd his subscription
I'd. Cook returned from Jackson,
Tenn, isst week, where he has been
for sometime on business.
Miss Della lierndon, q vivaeious
young lady from Kentcn county. Ia
visiting Miss Mamie Jcsup.
Mr. T. X. Hancock, Of New York
arrived Las, week aud spent several
days.with his friends In this city.
Miss Fannie Jones, OF Cadiz, passed
through the city Thursday en- route
for jacksonville 10 visit friends.
Mas Dixie Owens, pupil OF Prof.
Rust's, lett for her homo Ia Provi-
dence last week TO spend the holidays.
Miss Ida Morrison. Of Pembroke,
was IN the city last week for several
days the guest Of Mas Minnie Ian
der.
Messrs. T. II. Grinter, Thos. Jeff
crsou, W. II. Peal aud Frank Dabney,
of CsdiE, were among the visitors 10
the city last week.
Misc Jennie Bell, charming belle
Of Todd county, is the guest OF Mrs
Abernsthy, aud will remain during
the Christmas.
Misses Susie Jones and Eta Hos
klns, OF Emincnce, KY, are expected
TO arrive Tomorrow TO spend tho
Christmas with Misc Mamie Jesup.
Mas Carrie McCutcheon, who Il
attending Bethel College, will return
10 her home In Auburn, tomorrow,
accompanied by Miss Mamie Rust.
Misses Mildred Wharton and Mary
Garrett, Of Trigg, Carrie Pendleton
Of Pembroke, Mary Hampton, o,
Clarksville, aud Levie Northington
OF Allensville. all pupils Of Prof
Rust, will leave for their homes to-
morrow.