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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03
Numbers ofprominent Renuhlic,

Numbers ofprominent Republicans
all over the country continue TO de.
clare for Hpncock Gen. +. w. Barber
OF Michigan. Hon. W. G. Brown, OF
West Virginia, Col. Henry B. Hayes
of Pennsylvania, Gen. L. G. Mar.
shall of the same State, and Hon. Geo
W. Julian, of Indiana are among the
recent converts. Mr.. Mccormick the
president of the Hancock club Of
Standish, Nichs has voted the Re-
publican ticket for 81 years. The
same club has six other members who
have been Republicans heretofore but
who will vote for Hancock.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

We have received copy of the
"IIancock and English Democratic
Song-Book, containing good sup
ply of rousing songs for the CAM
paign. There arc also sketches OF
our standard bearers, and good por-
trait Of Gen. Hancock. The songs
are null of ego, "and are set to famil-
Jar tunes, such as "Dixie. ""Battle Cry
of Freedom" "America," "Marching
Through Georgia." "Bonnic Blue
Flag" and lot more. Every DEM
osrat should have II and join IN the
grand chorus. The price is only ten
cents. Address tho publisher, w
Swan n Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

( Charlie Meacham proposes TO solve
the problem how two lovers can sill
up all night with only one chair in
the room without one Of them sit.
ting on the floor. Charlie is a knowl.
cdgeable young man and can give
some strange personal experiences, IL,
Illustrating how the feat is accom-
plished. Ti'tqg Democrat. "'
You see, Judge the male lover
could take a seat in the chair, The
other party could take knees-y posi-
ton close by, and ihe laps of tim,
would only add to the pleasures oftht
surroundings. odd ifa
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

g. W. Jolly is the Republican elec-
tor Of this District instead Of Hon.
A. II. Clark, Of this place as we stat.
ed some time ago. Mr.. Clark was q
District delegate, TO Chicago, hence
our mistake. Judge A. T. Craycroit
is the Democratic elector, and botlI
the gentlemen are probably busy
reading the SouTH KENTucKIAN and
other standard authorities informing
them selves and getting ready for thu
'clash of arms" -4
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03
RIozETTsvIILE.

After silence of several weeks we
again attempt TO chronicle the news
from this point. ..
The tobacco crop does not look
very promising at present.
Mrs. Mary Owen has been very
sick with the fever for the past week
but Is soinc better a, present. 7E -
Miss Ida Cooper, or Hopkinsyille,
who has been visiting relatives in
this neighborlood returned home on
last Monday. and the consequence i.
several Charles feel quite lonely.
We have been accused of changing
our name to Rosa Lee. We deny the
charge, and demand the proof OF the
accnser yet We are not mad nor eau
we be, from the very tact that "Om-
mia vincit amor" and We do know
We love lIer---the accuscr.
The Rev, Jno. Spurlin, of Trigg
county, preached at Pisgah on last
Monday night, also at the Brick OH
Tuesday night tts af
Rickeitsville Ia booming with tar.
get GINS, horse-shocs aud rcd liqnor.
Miss Mary Wood, OF the Beileyiew
neighborhood, is visiting the family
OF Mr., q. Z. Quisenborry.
+ Greene says that her gratitude is
unbounacd TO certain people for The
interest they take in her welfare and
enjoyment, and hopes they will be
content with this acknowledgment OF
their kindness TO her. is
The tide Of su pcrior distinction is
risingat abont eighty degrees per
week in some localities. We hope
we are included in the tide.
Bob Broadly. colorcd, while pillow,
ing some ten days ago, had u very sc.
we're sun stroke, from the effects o.
which he died on last Tuesday night
There will be called meeting a.
the Brick Church on next Saturday
evening for the purpose of attending
to church business, also preaching oil
Sunday following. Sc a{t
f. Misses Helen Boyd and Lucy Ever
ettreiprned home Last Sunday from
the Mt. Zoar neighborhood, where
they had been spending several day,
with their friends and relatives.
Itis ainusingto think what q. dan
gerous position we are In. We dare
not pass through orr owntown with
out running tho risk of some on,
knocking us off our horse with ,
rock. We mustl,ayo appellee fore,
appointed to soc to this. Send u
Pete Owen II he gets beat.
DAvY CRocKETT.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Mr.. F. II. Rason, prominent bust
ness man of Evansville, Ind, long q
resident of Cadiz, Ky. died last Fri
day night of apoplexy. He was
stricken Sunday and gradually sank
till death ended his sufrerings. lie
was The senior member of the well
known wholesale firm of Ragon
Rroe.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

AT Kingston, N. c., Stephen C
Spence, a young farmer met Mrs
Nj. E. Waller beautiful yonng mar.
ried lady in the road and half in fun
forcibly kissed her. She made com.
plant to her husband, and Spence
was arrested, tried and sentenced tc
thirty days in Jail for kissing another
mans wife. So 1t will be seen thai
kissing is some times an ex-Spence
i've business. lCr8t Esf-ol.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Gen. IIancock's letter is short and
appropriate. lie fully accords In his
views with the Democratic platform,
and will faithfully and fairly admin.
isier the laws as they stand, regard
ing as inviolable the recent amend
ment TO the constitution. Mr.,
English's is more lengthy and
fully accords in every respect will
the platform and Gen. IIancock's let
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

The editor of the Cynthiana Dem
ocrat has been shown IN old German
Bible printed in 1915, well printed and
bound and In "a splendid state fpre-
servation." But il IL had been thrill
ling romance, or a bonnd volume OF
SouTn KENTuCKrANs, il would have
hcen worn out with reading 800 years
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

The Trigg county Democrat Of
July %, which came to hand last
Wednesday contained the startling
intelligence that SamlJ Tilden had
written letter TO the New York
delegation to the National Conven-
iion, declining TO bea candidate be-
fore that body, for President. 0... =
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Paducah had her first negro Jury
last week. A negro was tried fol
stealing q wntclworth sl25 and go,
IL months Imprisonment
Rev. Wright Nerrick Of Lexington
is The oldest living graduate Of West
Point. He was one OF the class Of
1873 and is SO years old.
A young man named James Whit.
field was found dead in the, road in
Hopkins county, with his pockets
turned and a pistol lying by him.
The State teachers Association will
meet in Lexington, August 10th.
Arrangements have been made will
railroads ana hotels for reduced rates
A large attendance is desired.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Side by side with the lllustriouS re-
cords of the Green-lIargis case, and
the Kentucky Legislature of 1880,
will he handed down to future gcncr-
atoms tho lengthy fast OF DR.. Tanner,
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

A new Republican paper is TO be
started at Greensboro, 1t will be
called the Investigator We suggest
that it begin by investigating the
charges proven against Garfield and
Arthur,
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

A grand ratification meeting was
held in Now York city, OH the 2Sth
nit. at which Mr.. Tilden presided as
Chairman. Great enthusiasm existed
and the union of the factions was
complete. a,
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Dleifrag and Ruhtra has foreign
sound and might catch the votes OF
the naturalized foreigners better than
plain Garfield and Arthur. Try IT
backwards Republicans, that is the d.
rection your party, is progressing
anyhow.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

BY the way did Grant have any re-
cord as Statesman either before or
after he was President2 The Repub
licans are urging that Hancock has
no record. He has one and good
one too. No doubt the party wishes
Garfield had none.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Mr.. Clay Stacker, has become part
proprietor, of the Clarksyille Tobac-
co Leaf, and the paper viii hereafter
be published by Ingram & Stacker,
Mr.. I. NJ. Riley will continue TO edit
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

1t is reported that Conkling will
shortly take The stump for the ticket.
Wonder If he willtakc his umbrella
with him into the canynss? '
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Hon. Jas. A. Mckenzie has ar
ranged a list Of appointments, and
will shortly begin q canvass OF the
district,
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Grant has none but q military re-
cord, Hayes was nominated, because
he had no record and yet the Rcpub-
)icans object TO Hancock because he is
not q politician.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Did anybody ever notice that the
cradle Of the frat born Is set carefully
away when the baby out grows 1t /?
IL Ia seldom regarded MS dead stock.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Dir. Tanner still holds out though
he is failing rapidly. His task will
be completed Saturday at noon if he
can hold ont that long.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

The Uniontown Local is for Mr..
McKenzie's reelection. The Demo
Gratis opposition will amount to
nothing. Mckenzie Will carry the
county. Mark that.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

The Democrats and Grccnbackcrs,
of Maine have agreed on fusion,
ticket.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03
Lawyers arc all fcc-malcs.

Republicans need backbone TO
keep them from being Dack-bofne.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03
In CR-0wEN FOR THE
CITY. III e
The colcred Troops Fought Nobly'
Ovens Majority 2S, r

The vote OF the city yesterday fol
MARSHAL was as 70 l'ws:hsa 5l
p. n Owen, Democrat ~ 90 All
T. ?. Ennis, Republican, AIS
Owens Majority, 2S
Great excitement prevailed. Large
numbers of colored men voted
for Owen, Underwood and Brown
Republicans, have carried the county
beyond a doubt. The official vote
will be given next week.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

The Tammany Electoral ticket has
been withdrawn in New York and
the Democratic goose, suspcnds alti-
tudlnons. 80
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

The Ohio Greenbackers have held
convention andlnominated full
State ticket. Like action has been
Taken in Kansas.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Gen. Weaver has taken the stump
in person and is weaving his own
web of Grecnback nonsense.
"oh what a tangled web we weave
When first VIC practice to deceive"
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03

Mr.. S. S. Harrison, late Of the
Henderson Ne'cs, has obtained a po-
sition with the Courier-Journal COM
panY. ~. -.--..--- I.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03
% For Circuit Judge,
JOHN r. GRACE,
OF TRIGG COUNTY.
For Commemorative Attorney,
JAS. B. GARNETT,
OF TRIGG COUNTY.

Miss Ellen Sale, editor Of the Dixon
Pioneer has been to jacksonville.
Did she return your call, Zeno?
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03
IL, Pounds Gained in three Weeks,
and Cured of Consumption.

anu cured OF consumption.
Mcssrs. Craddock \ Co., 1862 Race St,
Philadelphia, Pa. 4
Gentlemen :--plcaHo send mo twelve bottles
OF Dr. II. JAMES CANNABis 1SDiCA, one each
OF pills nnd Ointment, for a friend Of mine
who Is not expected TO live; and as your mcdi-
clnes cured me Of Consumption some three
fifteen ponnds.whilc tai ing the first three bot
ties, and know 1t Just tho thing for him.
Respectfully. NV. HULL
This remedy speaks FOR itself One bottle
WIN satisfy the most skcptical. There Is not
not lissipate ut once, and II will break up n
fresh cold ip ~ hours $3.50 per mint bottle.
Address CRAnDoBK q 20, 1889 Race st Phil
auelpilia, Pa. Hf may II, $50.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-08-03
Hancock Letter.

New YoRK, July 30.-The follow
ing is General Hancock's letter of &C.
cnnfnmca.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-09

contractor. in a few days The Carolina
Central has kindly consented to allow the
Narrow Gauge the privilege of running along
side their track until the latter can make their
own road-bed.
Mr.. Dwight, the Engineer of the road
thinks he will, weather permitting, reach
Lincolnton in February next. The track will
be completed to the Lincoln county line, sew
en- miles from Lincolpton, by the 18th Of De-
cember. Bad weather and other circum.
stances have. delayed the work, but now, it
will be pushed with vigor. The men in charge
are practical and know their business we'll,
and what is more, they are Jealous to COM
plete the whole enterprise.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-09
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.

There are now 500 convicts working on
the Western N. c. Railroad.
- In twenty-five counties of North Carroll
ma there are two hundred and sixty seven to-
bacco factories.
The North Carolina Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, was in
session last week at Winston.
We regret to learn that Mr.. David L.
Clark, portrait painter and photographer, OF
High Point, sustained the loss by fire of his
studio and gallery on Thursday last.
A fire occurred at Durham on Wednes-
day of last week, destroying property to the
value of sl5OO0O; insurance about $4,000.
The fire was accidental, the result of defect
i've fue.
The last census returns show that there
are 100 Indians in the Western census dis
trict of North Carolina. Nearly all of these
live in Jackson, Swain, Graham, and Chero.
kee counties.
Parker, the white man who was arrested
and committed to Jail in, Washington, charged
with the murder Of Gen. Bryan Grimes, has
confessed his guilt. w. B. Paramour, who
was suspected of having instigated the crime,
has fled to parts unknown.
The next General Assembly of North
Carolina will be composed Of seventy.six
Democrats, forty.two Republicans and two
Independents in the House, and thirty-eight
Democrats and twelve Republicans in the
Senate.
The Gastonia Gazette announces the
death of DR.. j. D. Mclean, which occurred
at his home in Soutn Point, CASTOR county, on
Saturday night, the 9th ultimo The Gazette
says: He was born on Saturday October 4th,
1884, and commenced the practice of medi
cine at an early age ; he had wonderful sue
cess throughout, and after having acquired u
good estate by his diligence in practice, retir'
ed about one year ago He was highly respect
ed as physician and citizen and always en-
joyed the confidence of his neighbors. He
had been in very feeble health for some time,
consequently his death was not unexpected.
His remains were buried at Bethel church in
York county, S. c., and funeral services were
conducted by Rev. s. l.. Watson.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-09
Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
LETTER FROM BLACKS STATION

BLACKS STATION, S. c., December 6.-We
are now having heavy rains in this section.
The streets of our town are almost impassa-
BILE on account of mud. For more than two
weeks we have not had an entirely clear day.
Yesterday afternoon heavy dark cloud
from the north west passed over US. The
cloud hung so low as " veil the tops of
trees, and even touch the house tops, obscur-
ing Whitaker's Mountain in its mask of
blackness, while the rain poured in torrents,
raising the water COURSES to overaowing. The
earth everywhere is saturated with water
to an extent not common here.
Our town is on the increase over any pre-.
vious year as to the amount of business doing
Improvements are also in the course of pro-
gress. Mechanics are in demand, and EN-.
ployment could be given to quite number
more than are here. P. S. Whisonant. a
householder and contractor here, is putting
up machinery for saving and dressing lumber.
The town authorities. a few days ago, tried
a white man for knocking down a negro on
the streets and fined the defendant S.. The
case was carried, by the prosecutor before the
trial jurtice on motion for new trial; but
that official decided that the defendant had
already been tried for the same offence and
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-09
For the Ynrkvllle Enquirer.
MEETING OF PHYSICIANS.

YoRKvILLE S. c., December 6, 1S80.-At
a meeting of a number of regular practlclng
physicians of this town and county, held this
day in the Court House, DR.. A. |. Barron, on
motion, was called to the chair, and DR.. Thom-
as Crawford was requested to act as secretary.
The chairman explained the necessity of
such action on the part Of the medical protes.
sion at this time, its Importance and practical
utility to them, as we'll ss to our community
in general, and inviting all regular members
of the profession, especially the younger mem
bers-those who have within the last few
years entered upon the duties of the profes.
sion in our county-to unite with and aid us
in our honest, earnest efforts to accomplish
such noble useful work.
On motion of DR.. C. P. Sandifer, COM
mittee of four-one each from Yorkvile and
Rock Hill. and two from the county-were
appointed to draft a@eonstilution, by laws,
code of ethics and fee bill, and present the
same to this body for their consideration and
adoption at their next regular meeting in
this place, on the FIRST Monday, (next sales
day. in January, 1881.
In accordance with this motion, the chair
man appointed the following physicians to
prepare the work as above, viz: DR.. }. r.
Bratton, from Yorkville Dr.. Thomas Craw
ford, from Rock Hill; DR.. G. w. Campbell,
from McConnelsvile, and DR.. Charlie Adams,
from Bethel
The meeting was then adjourned by the
chairman until the first Monday in January
1881, who impressed upon the minds of those
present the duty of calling upon and Undue
ing their neighboring physicians to meet with
us at the above stated time.
A. l. BARRON, Chairman.
| THos- CRAwFoRD. Secretary.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-09

thereafter convene them to decide whether
they will reorganize the company or take
steps to reinsure their risks out of the net as
sets, which may be realized under the deed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-09
CHURCHES NEXT SUNDAY.

Services will be held in the churches next
Sunday as follows:
Methodist Episcopal-Rev. Thos. Gilbert,
Pastor. Services at the usual hours, morning
and evening.
Presbyterian-Re T. R, English, Pastor.
There will be preaching in this church at the
usual evening hour on Friday and Saturday
evenings. Communion of the Lords Supper
at the Sunday morning service Installation
services Sunday night, to be conducted by
Rev. r. E. Cooper and Rev. j. Lowrie Will.
son.
Associate Reformed Presbyterian-Rev R.
Latham, Pastor. The pastor will fill his reg
ular appointment at Tirzah next Sunday.
Episcopal-Church oflhe Good Shepherd
Rev. R. P. johnson, Rector. The rector
will oficiate in the Church of Our Saviour
at Rock Hill next Sunday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-09
MERE.MENTION.

Over 100000 hogs we're received at Chi.
cago, Illinois, during November-a larger
number than ever received in one month at
any market. THE wheat crop of the year
is estimated at 4SO,OOO,OO0 bushels, against
449,OOO,OOO bushels in 1S79.' .''.''''''The New
York Journal of Commerce thinks the ad'
vance in some classes of Southern securities
is indicative of a more hopeful feeling at the
North, touching the prospects OF Southern
State debts. .'...'''"It will cost the Southern
cotton planters, at q close estimate, $40, ,OOO,.
900 to pick the crop this year, $25, ,0OO,0 600 of
which will 90 into the pockets Of the colored
laborers, women and children. Hogs.
provisions and grain are still advancing, while
farmers have plenty to sell and are still sell.
ing. There is much stuff in the country that
the railroad cannot move; yet prices are still
booming and ocean steamers are loaded down
with our surplus, carrying it to welcome mar
kets abroad: :.'''''"In twenty days of Novem-
Der, 1900 New Workers had diphtheria and
43O died. .'....'.The increase in the total vote
of 1880 over that of 1876, as far as heard
from, was 1898. -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-12-09
OCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Mrs. Fannie L. Dobson-The Emporium of FASH
ion still Booming.
Joseph A. Mclean, Judge of Probate-Citation-
J. W. Brown, Applicant-John NJ. Howe
Latimer & Hemphill- Wanted.
DR.. John May, Agent-Corner Drug Store.
Col. A. Coward, ipal-King's Mountain Mil
itary School, &
B. T. Wheeler-Wagons.
Jos. F. Wallace, c. Pls.-Cerk's Sale. .,..
;. N. Roberts--Fresh Meats
J. NJ. Adams-New Goods.
H. F. Johnsor-Bargains, Bargains
Herndon Brothers-Why Delay ?-S Nice.
Thos. o. Farrell Jr.-Geese and Turkeys Wanted.
NJ. Strauss-The Cheapest Store.
NJ pobsonsThe G16so Cshsr;Ts SeS sGfk HSIse Sass
A Plea for Catholic Communion.
MASONIC ELECTION.
At a meeting of Phianthropic Lodge, No.
7s, A. F. NJ, held on Monday night last, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
e. Spencer, W. NJ H. W. Hope, S. "
J. r. Gardner, j. W. w. T. Barron, Treas
urer; H. G.. Strauss. Secretary.
COTTON GIN ACCIDENTS.
On Wednesday, of last week, Mr.. D. M
Hall caught his left hand in his cotton gin
badly cutting two fingers.
On Friday, colored boy named Henry
johnson, employed at DR.. Lindsays gin in
town, had his left hand cut with the saws Of
the gin.
On the same day, Mr.. Joseph Nichols, son
of Mr.. John Nichols, caught his left hand in
his gin, sustaining serious injury, by which
he will lose one, if not two fingers.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
The following note, addressed to W. W
White, Esq, of the Board of county commits
sioners of York county, by Iredell Jones
ESQ.,, member of the House committee OF
ways and means, fully explains ITSELF
Ho. REPS, COLUMBIA, Nov. 80, 1880.
w. w. WHITE, ESQ, Dear Sir: Your
report as Clerk pro tenn. of the board of coun
ty commissioners of York county, was reac
in the committee of ways and means of thu
House of Representatives to day, and wa
specially complimented as the best repor
from any county in the State, on account o
its simplicity, uniform and detailed and clea1
statement of all transactions of the board fo
the past year. Yours very respectfully,
IREDELL JONES.