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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25
THE FIRST NEWSPAPER.

There has been published in Brussels
o curious work with respect to the
origin Of newspapers, in which the
author claims for one Of his own coun.
trymen, Abraham Bercever, native OF
Antwerp, the first idea OF such publ
cation. And he not only declares that
he was the first European journalist,
but that he was, as well, the originator
of illustrated periodicals. The first
number Of Borrowers journal which he
has been able to discover contains an
account Of the battle Of Eckren, which
was fought in May, 1905. Up to
the year 1911 it does not appear
whether the issue was at regular periods;
but after that date it became 10, and in
1922 there had been 1859 numbers
printed. :.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25
THE SKELETON OF 4 STORY.


A skeleton always forms an excellent
outline for sensation, and 80 it proved
when one Of Janesville's young valiant
was fooling with pair of embryonic
doctors. One Of them engaged the at
tention Of the young man, while the
other stepped to cupboard, and, TAX
ing an articulated skeleton by the nape
Of the neck, or where the nape ought tc
be, brought it out, and started, with 1t
in front Of him, right toward that young
man. There was yell like the war cry
Of cat convention on the woodshed,
and that young man rushed out OF that
office like dog running race with an
oyster can. It was rush for life. He
struck the stairs and the stairs struck
him. The bottom was reached before
he got half way down, and as he gath
ared himself up he swore vengeance, and
sleep rested not upon his eyelids until
he had planned his campaign Of wrath
against that young doctor.
1t was not many nights after before
his plan was carried into execution.
Calling to his aid in confidence the
young doctors chum, he secured pos
session of that skeleton, daubed its eye.
sockets with phosphorus that they might
send forth CHASTITY glances, and snugly
tucked it in the young doctors bed, COY.
ering it carefully with the quilts, and
hiding it from sight until the young
doctor should turn back the clothes Ia
get into bed. The plan worked we'll.
The young doctor came to his room,
and as was his wont, sat by the window
for time, enjoying q smoke and med
itating in the dim light thrown into the
room by friendly lamp-post across the
street. His smoke ended, his medita-
ton over, he started for that bed. The
young man, with o group of friends, was
waiting and listening in the adjoining
room for developments, and as they
heard him step across the room they
held their breath and stretched theil
ears to catch the first sound Of fright,
They had not long to wait A loud
shrek was heard" Holy Moses ITO
gether with the sound Of a man falling
A dead silence followed, and for a min
ute or two the listeners waited for some
sound of life, while the remembrance O
cases where fright had caused death OF
insanity flashed before their eyes. A
last one exclaimed, "He's tainted" an
other cried, "He's dead" and grant
rush was made through the door. Al
they entered they found the victim O
the joke not swooned or dead, but sit
ting doubled up on the floor, holding
one foot in both hands, and thus tryinI
to give some consolation to the injure,
feelings Of pet corn, which had in tn
dark come suddenlyin rude contact wit
the leg of a chair. He hadn't seen tn
skeleton at all. He hadn't got that fol-
The avenger and his friends had com
in little too soon, and were themselve
more frightened than the owner Of tn
tender corn, and had to explain the
prompt appearance on the scene by pu
ting the skeleton quietly back in il
cupboard, and asking the young man
stay up a while longer, and smoke
Jlnesuille Recorder.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

Collector Farley upon taking
charge OF his office last week an
nounced that he would not remove
any good officer appointed by his
predecessor. All of the officers in
the Greensboro headquarters were
re-appointcl excepting Messrs. Mil
ton Cant and Chas. +. McCarroll,
both Hopkinsvillians, who had re-
ceivcd other propositions to engage
in business, which made them decline
further service.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

We trust Representative Brasher
will make an Incorporating fight
for the rights of Christian county in
the matter of re-apportionment. We
are justly entitled to two Representa- :
tives and there is no good reason why
Daviess should be given the extra
member to which she has is not en-
titled and Christian denied her just
representation. Christians superior
claim was shown by the statistics,
during the last session of the Legisa-
nre.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

Hon. Geo. A. Post, Of the 10th
PENNSYLVANIA district, is the young
est member of Congress and the
youngest man ever elected to the
National Legislature. He was y
years old on Sept. l, 1888, and was
elected as q Democrat in a district
that had heretofore given a Rcpubli.
can majority of nearly 5000. and, that
too by majority of $500. lie is a
LAWYER and an editor.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25
Charley Meatchum, of lIopkinsville

Charley Meatchum, of IIopkinsville
Kentuckian, DIR. Woods, of Bowling
Green Gazette, and jim Richardson
of the Glasgow Times, ought to have
their stockings full of good things
Christmas, for their sparkling para
graphs.-Elizabcthtown News.
1t is nice in you to fatter us, but
the way you spell our name makes
us want to go out and get in front Of
an "unloaded" gun, or twist the tai.
of mule.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

An exchange says there are six
brothers named Kitchen, in Carter
county, who are aged from % to Al
years and have never used profane
language or drunk intoxicating IL
quors. The first named virtue indi-
Gates that none of them have ever
edited newspaper and had to wrest-
lie with an Intelligent compositor.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

Henry Rouf, Covington clerk has
fallen heir to 1000 marks, by thu
death of an uncle in Germany. The
finger of fortune seems to be pointed
towards the "center of population
this year. A Covingtonian, only the
other day, fell heir to countless laud-
atory Remarks, by the defeat of a
high protictionist.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

4 South Kentuckian scribe made
an unsuccessful attempt to interview
Hon. Larkin 7. Brasher, of this coun.
ty, on the senatorial race, few days
ago. Mr.. Brasher declined to state
his position, but it is understood that
he is for Mckenzie first and vii.
liams second choice.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

The Republicans in the Senate
turned out Democratic Chaplain
and put in Republican last week
Wonder if they think the Lord will
answer the prayers of a Republican
any quicker than those Of a Demo-
crat? This is Civil Service Reform
with O vengeance.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

Col. G. P. Atmorc, G. p. Il T. agent
of the L. & N. Railroad, who has
hitherto borne good character and
enjoyed the respect and confidence of
the public, has been caught in the act
of writing poetry to the Courier
Journal. As this is his first public
offense, we hope that justice will be
tempered with mercy in dealing
with him,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

Even our semi-weekly contempt
raries the GAINESVILLE Tobacco Leaf
and Henderson Reporter succumb to
the slime honored custom" and give
their printers chance to get drunk
this week. AS the SouTH KENTucK.
IAN is manned by temperance disci,
pies, it will appear as usual on the
regular days.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25
ADYICE TO 4 WOULD-BE JOURNAL
IST.

IST.
The young man wrote that lie wanted
to become an editor, and this was the
encouragement he received: "Canst
thou draw up leviathan with hook
thou lsttest DOWN. Canst thou hook up
great ideas from the depths Of thy in-
te!lect, and clean and scale and fry them
OF FIVE minutes notice? Canst thou
write editorials as they may be wanted
to measure? Canst thou write an edi.
torial to fit in three.quarter column Of
The paper, which shall have three inches
Of fine sentiment, four inches from the
beginning, nine inches Of humor in the
middle, an outburst Of maxim AMI pre-.
sept nine and three.quarters inches long
at the close ?"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

We may compare the soul to linen
cloth it must be first washed to take
olf its native hue and color and to make
It white; and afterward it must be ever
and anon washed to preserve it white.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

A dispatch from London says it is
currently reported that Mary Ander-
son, the actress, is to be married to
the Duke of Portland.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

Keifer attempted to assume the
role of leader of the Republican side
Of the House the other day and
was heavily and cilectually sat upon
by his party associates. Kcifer is
dead cock in the pit.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

John S. Cain, notorious warl
politician. of Louisville, is actually
out as full fledged candidate for the
United States Senate. Ye gods and
little fishes!
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

The Danville Advocate, one Of the
handsomest wceklies in the state, has
been added to our exchange list and
it took but one glance at it to place ii
in the list of our favorites.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

The Kuttawa azette-Dcmocrat
finds cheap comic wood cuts, at Is
cents column, of more interest to its
readers than reading matter.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

Editor I'll. c. Bats has severed his
connection with the Bowling Green
Democrat and will become a Louis
vile drummer.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

Lewis Anderson was buried under
a falling hay stack at La Cross, Wis,
and remained there "a days without
food or water and was finally res
cued alive,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

The Elizabethtown News issued a
bright holiday supplement last week,
but it was not brighter than the wit
that drips from the editors pen from
week TO week.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

The National Democratic commit
tee will meet in New York, February
%, to fix a time and place to hold
the next Presidential convention.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

Ex-Gov. Lowe, of Iowa, died at
Washington Saturday, after linger-
ing illness.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

Gov. McEnery has been re-nomi-
mated by the louisiana Democrats for
another term.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

The Mississippi river was closed
by ice at Davenport Iowa on the Goth
inst, and the people are crossing it
on foot.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

A New York policeman, who shot
and dubbed prisoner to death, has
been sentenced to be hanged.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

The transfer of the revenue office
from Maj. Crumbaugh to Capt. Far
ley took place at Owensboro ycster-
dav,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25
PARKER'S TONIC

Makes fast and firm friends Of all who use 1t.
Stomach and purines the Blood. Pleases the
palate, stirs the circulation and cheers the
Mind. To Women and aged persons 1t imparts
strength and hopefullness, The best known an
tidote to the liquor habit. SOC. and 81 sizes.
HlSCOX n CO., New York.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

Speaker Carlisle's committees were
announced to the House yesterday
and Congress adjourned till Jan. 7.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

There is one colored man in the
Senate and IA in the Lower House of
The Mississippi Legislature.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-12-25

TUESDAY, DECEMBER %, 1888.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08
THE STORY OF LIFE.
BY JOHN G. sAxE.

"say, what is hfe?" lis 10 be born:
A helpless babe to greet the light
With sharp wall. as II the morn
Foretold a cloudy noon and night;
To weep TO sleep. and weep again,
With sunny smiles between-and thenl
And then apace the infant grows
To be laughing, sprightly boy,
Happy despite his little woes.
We're he but conscious OF his Joy,
To be, in short. from two TO ten.
A merry. moody child-and thenl
And then In coat and trousers clad.
To learn TO say the Decalogue,
And break IL, an unlhinking lad,
With mirth and mischie all agog;
truant of, by field aud fen,
And capture butteraies-snd thenl
And then, increased in strength and size.
To be, anon, a youth full grown;
A hero in his mothers eyes,
A young Apollo in his own;
To initiate the ways OF men
In fashionable sin-and then2
And then, at last, 10 be man.
To tallin love, 100 WOO and we'd
With .eething brain 10 scheme and plan
To gather gold, or toll for bread.
To sue for fame, with tongue and pen.
And gain or lose the prize-and then?
And then in gray and wrinkled eld
To mourn the speed of life's decline;
To praise the scenes OF youth beheld.
And dwell in memory OF the syne;
To dream awhile with darkened ken,
Then drop into his gravs-and them
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08
4 FRIyNDIN NyFD.

Carpenters, builders, laborers, aud in
fact all kinds Of working men, who are
particularly liable 10 cuts, bruises, wounds,
sprainS, oyerstraining, etc, should always
nave close at hand bottle Of PoND's Ex-
TRACT. In nearly every case the result is
instantaneous. There is no remedy equal TO
it. There are few families who do not re-
gard It as a household necessity. Beware
of counterfeits. Insist on having the gen
uine article.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

1t was a Persian philosopher who
when asked why he named his son John
Henry, answered that it was TO show his
sex and prevent anyone from calling him
Nancy. There are fathers in the country
who should have thought Of that.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

When you see it stated that man
is eminently respectable you can make
up your mind that he is chap worth
over sl,Ooo,00O. Anywhere under
that figure is simply esteemed citizen. !"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

An English brewer, observing one of his
men wearing the total abstinence blue rib
bon, suggested that IL seemed somewhat
inconsistent with his line OF business.
Well, SIR" he said, you see. IL makes
folks like TO tempt me, and then | sue
cumb."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

\ pettIs County, Missouri, woman il
the mother Of - girls, all living When
they al march home from church Sunday
nights, accompanied by their beaux, the
effect Is very picturesque.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08
A tourist leaning out of A nook.

A tourist leaning out of nook.
Fell on his head near a brook,
The hurt he received,
St. Jacobs Oil relieved,
And he says Il cured " like a book.
Great oaks from little acorns spring,
Great aches the little toe-corns bring
But for every corn
That ever was born,
st. Jacobs Oil Is just the thing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

WHY THROW AWAY So MUCH HARD
earned money trying worthless medicines,
when for 30 ceuts a remedy can be pro-
cured that will cure coughs, colds, sore
lungs and Group; Give it a trial. Adam
sons Balsam will do it. Trial bottles 10
cents
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

asked if he knew a certain Peter. Ken
Peter?" said he. /" IIoots, man! fine dae
ken him. Him and mes slept thegither
in the same kirk for the last twenty years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

THAT HACKING Cough can be so quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure; we guarantee 1t.
Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and Liv-
er complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizer is guar
anteed To cure you.
Sleepless nights made miserable by that
terrible cough. Shloh's Cure Is the rem
edy for you.
Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath
secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price
Soc Nasal Injector free.
For lame back, side or chest use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster. Price 2jc.
Shioh's Cough and c consumption Cure
is sold by US on guarantee. 1t cures con-
sumption.
Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you need for
constipation, loss Of appetite, dizziness,
aud all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10
and 75c. per bottle.
Group, whooping cough aud bronchitis
Immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure.
For sale by J. II. Rawson, Paris Hill,
and A. M. Gerry. South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08
SHE BItsrIFD

Awfully when told her what to do for
those horrid pimpes with which her face
was covered. She now says if you want
pink and white complexion with nice
clear smooth skin. You must use that best
OF all blood purifiers, Sulphur Bitters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

Arkansaw boasts the possession Of girl
baby with three tongues. When that wee
maiden gets TO be a mother-in-law-well,
perhaps she will be able to secure a sItua-
ton in a Mormon family.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

Now are you an Ethiopian. Billy
said friend TO Birch, As he was putting
on the finishing touches for his evenings
appearance. mo, was the reply, " I am
a cprk-ash-uu"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

Mr.. A. l.. Calder, OF Strong. Maine,
says | used Browns Iron Bitters for
dyspepsia II makes a person quickly feel
nav
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

Are YOU Bilious Try the remedy that
cured Mrs. Clement Of Franklin, N. H.
Hoods Sarsaparilla, made in Lowell, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

rural exchange says: Mr. Tom Tur.
ner laid an egg upon our table, yesterday"
Mr.. Tom has achieved greater feat than
Columbus.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

READ QUICKLY, YE SUFFERERs.-There
Is a potent remedy which purifies the
blood and restores the wasted energies,
giving new life and vigor 20 the whole
system. "L. F." Atwood's is that medi-
cine. Bearing his signature; also, trade
mark "L F." BE not misled by the sig
nature of one Wood" nor Of one Moses
+. Atwood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

They are now telling a story about a
Chicago girl who insisted on throwing her
shoe after a newly-married couple. The
carriage is 4 total wreck, a doctor has the
bride and horse under treatment and large
numbers OF men are searching the ruins
for the groom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08
To remove dandruG-Marry.

VEGETISE BY its use you will prevent
many OF the diseases prevailing in the
Spring and Summer season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

man fishing around in his pockets for
a nickel % secure his admission 10 a hve-
cent lunch room can hardly realize that
the amount of coin in circulation in this
country Is over s. 900, 000, 600.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

TO keep gloves clean-Wash your
ands.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08
Cold Hands and Feet.


LOWELL, Feb 3, 1879.
MEssRs. c. I. HOOP & Co: Gentlemen
About one year ago my daughter commenced
taking your Sarsaparilla. AT thar uIne she
had yery little appetite; could take no long
walks, and her face was badly broken 0us
with ahumor. she was slow-spirited; troubled
with cold hands and feet; her blood seemed
TO he poor, and she was In condition wlich
bottle OF YOUR Sarsaparilla she began 10 I'M
prove; and she now has a good appetite and
can take much longer walks. Her hnmor Is
nothing compared with what II was one year
ago. She is in better spirits, Is not troubled
I attribute this Improvement In her condi
tion largely to your Sarsaparilla. She has
taken six bottles, and intends TO continue It's
use. was inclined TO oppose the trial OF it
at first. / now have great faith In II as a
blood purifier. very truly your;
No 264 Broadway, Lowell, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08
THE WONDER

Is becoming universal as to how such an I'M
mense sale could be created In Lowell for
HOOPS SARsAPARILLA. But, my friend
YOU could stand behind our counter week
and hear what those say who are using It,
the reason would appear as clear as the
noon-day sun. The real curative power OF
HOOPS SARsAPARILLA demonstrates itSet
in every case where our directions are faitir'
fully regarded. We would that we might,
get before the people fractional part oil the
confidence that is expressed to US every day
In .hls medicine by those who have carefully
noted without prejudice its effects upon the
blood and through that upon the whole sys-
ten. stimulating all the functions of the
body to perform the duties nature requires
Of them. Try bottle and satisfy yourself.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-05-08

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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1883-06-30

A New DEPARTURE.-The lat
est scheme for raising church mon
ey has been inaugurated at Cleve
land, Ohio. Instead of mite parties
ice.cream sociables, sewing socie
ties, contribution boxes. ETC., hug
,ging parties have been organized
with the following schedule o
prices Girls under Is years, q
cents ; from Is to 20 years, Il
cents ; any other mans wife, 81
widows according to looks, from
10 cents to 81 ; grass widows
not quoted, but in active demand
and the price varying ; old maids
3 cents or two for a nickel, with
downward tendency. The minis
ter is master of ceremonies an6
gets his hugging free Of charge
and, of course, takes the highes
priced article on the market.