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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13
cRoTToN, KY.
NIayG, 1881

MAY u, lOOt'
EDITOR SoUTH kENTUCKIAN:
DIED-On the morning of JAN, %,
1884, Harvey William, eldest son of
L. w. and Deborah Bobbitt, aged 4
years and months. | knew little
Harvey very well, and knew him to
be a bright, intelligent little boy.
Perhaps the pang of sorrow was
greater than that felt by most parents
when they lose their first born, as
Harvey was boy of great promise.
Perhaps the grief that came TO them
was greater, the anguish deeper, and
the pain more acute from this fact.
Harvey was good boy-a boy that
would Willingly give up toy OF
forcgo a pleasure, for friend, a boy
whose soul was filled with generosity
and goodness boy on whom YOU
could depend and in whom you
could trust like you would trust in 1
man. While playing round a boil
ing pot he fell in the water and re.
ceived a severe scald. He languishcd
twenty-seven days and then his spir'
it was waited TO that brighter and
better shore. A good little boy j,
gonc-a boy full Of noble impulse,
and bright thoughts-a boy whom
every one loved. tender my SYM
pathies to the parents and baby
brother Of little Harvey. II.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

The traveller in Sweden and Norway
see many customs which indicate that
the people are unusually courteous and
honest At the railway dining stations,
a large table is set in the center of a
spacious room. Upon it are displayed
variety of tempting dishes and piles
of warm plates with knives, forks and
napkins.
The passengers enter without consu-
sion, walk around the central table,
select what dishes they like hest, and
then seat themselves at little marble
tables scattered in the room. Every
person, remembering that his neighbor
may fancy the dish Of which he par
takes, helps himself with moderation.
For the dinner a fixed sum is charged,
about 80 cents put, wine. beer and
coffee being extra, the guest tells how
much of each he has drunk. His word
is taken without question, as no one
watches him.
On board the steamboats, three meals q
day are served, which, however, are in
cluded in the price of the passage. After
each meal, the passenger who has par
taken writes his name in q large book
and records under it what he has eaten
or drunk.
When he is ready to go ashore, he
calls one Of the waiters-a girl-who
puts the price against every item, adds
up the amount, and puts the sum she
receives into her pocket. When the
money becomes too heavy she gives it
without counting, to the stewardess.
All is left to the honesty of the people
Instead of this confidence begetting lax
ity, it makes one careful to pay to TIT
uttermost penny. His honor is at stake
therefore he feels obliged to be very
particular.
Mr.. Du Chaillu tells of servant cir
who br6aght him a gold locket, which
he had dropped on the kitchen floor tn
previous evening, while displaying hi
curiosities.
"Why did you not keep it p" he said
playfully.
Chow then," she answered, "could
ever walk erect, and look people in tn
lace ?"
He once had hard work to make ma
accept small sum Of money which h
; lad earned. The honest fellow ha
travelled on snow-shoes in the soft sno,
for an hour to restore to MIR. Du Chaill
his gold watch and chain, which he ha
left under his pillow at the house wher
5 he slept the evening before. Only b
. showing him that he was paid for HI
loss of time, and not for returning whf
did not belong to him, could he be PEI
suaded to accept the money! Youth
Companion.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13
PEMBROKE, KY.

W. W. and j. p. Garnett have just
received their mammoth spring
stock OF goods.
The dance in Miller's hall Friday
night was largely attended.
G. II. Smith has begun operations
in his new business house.
An election was held Saturday to
elect town officers. The following
Board was elected on a low tariff
platform: II. S. Jameson, James
Richardson, w. NJ. Dronaugh, w. II.
Moore and r. Y. Murphy. Prof. V.
a. Garnet was clerk, r.. S. Harris
and VIM. Woolf judges, and r. L.
Moore sheriff of the election.
INSPECTION OF VI. G. MILLER's MIL
LINERY EMPORIUM.
While in Pembroke last Saturday
we were, by the politeness of the
urbane proprietor, Mr.. NJ. &. Miller,
shown through this handsome de-
partment which he has, since his re-
turn from the east, connected with
his business. We entered this de-
partment andre we introduced to sew
eral young ladies, the main one be-
ing Miss Addie Hooser. This lady,
il a perfect mistress in her pro-
fession, and with no hcsitancy what
ever, showed us through the
millinery department. Here we
found all the latest styles in ribbons,
bonnets and trimmings of all kinds
in great prOfusion, furnished by
the leading manufacturers, and the
manner in which they are put to.
gether by the skillful work of Miss
uooser, is far superior TO anything
we have had the pleasure of seeing
in this section of the county. TO gel
a well fitting and well trimmed hat
is something that every lady in the
county wants, and where they can
be had and put up cheap is some.
thing they desire to know. For the
benefit of the fair sex IN Chris.
tan and Todd counties, we would
call your especial attention to the
old reliable millinery establishment
Of NJ. G. Miller, in charge {
Miss Addie Hooser, who is thorough
| ly posted in all its depart
ments. Girls, young ladies, or ole
lldies, if you desire anything in tn,
millinery line, call at the miliner,
establishment in the rear of NJ. G
Miller's, presided over by Miss Add,
IIooser, who can and will suit yol
both in quality and price. Mr.. Mil
Ter also carries large stock Of dry
goods, groceries, quecnsware, glass
ware, hardware, and in fact every
thing in the mercantile business, anC
he is known far and wide for hi
honorable and square dealing. w,
commend you to this old and wei
known house.
A candy pulling at Mr.. r. s
Harris Friday night was decide,
success and was highly enjoyable.
IVrNc
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

The Senatorial fight was fought
over again in the ate convention.
Ollutt, Williams man, defeated
Stone, a Blackburn men, and the Will
liams men flushed with victory tried
10 run the convention and organ
izc the State committee with Geo. V.
Triplett as chairman, but they failed
in all their undertakings after the
first vote. Speaking of these faction
fights the Louisville Times says I'm.
less the Williams and the Blackburn
the Johnston and the Woods, the
Winchester and the Robbins, the
Wattcrson and the Sears, and all the
other factions into which the Ken.
tnckyDemocracy are unhappily diviG.
c,l, can be persuaded, for the welfare
of their common country and the EN-.
Ouments of the offices of the future
we say, and say it in way of sol.
can warning, that unless such diff.
fcrences are quickly healed and a
solid front presented to the enemy,
we very much fear Kentucky's Demo.
cratic majority will not show SC
large. an increase over the 63,00C
given for Tilden eight wears ago as
our friends in the othcr close States
have a right TO expect.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

The Morrison Tariff Bill was de-
feated in Congress last Tuesday by
four majority, forty-onc Democrats
voting against it. There was never
the shadow of chance for accom-
plishing the reform provided in the
bill. Even had ii passed the House
tie Republican Senate and the Prcsi-
dents veto would have still stood in
the way. The Democrats merely
wanted to place themselves on re.
cord as favoring tariff reformation
but the bill was defeated and it be
gins to look like "Tildcn, Hendrick,
and Reform and the platforms o
1876 and 1880 will be the programme
for the Democrats this year. The
party will anXiously await the action
of the Chicago convention in July
viii the delegates chosen from TN
people reverse the decision of tn
Representatives in Congress? w
shall see.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13
KENTUCKY KNOWLEDGE.

Sam Withcrs, col, the oldest man
in Lincoln county, died last week.
aged ~ years.
Hon. John E. IIallsell has an
nounced himself a candidate for re-
election to Congress in the third dis
trict.
Hon. Sam M. Saunders, Represent
alive from Laruc, was married on
the It'll inst, to Mrs. M. II. Stout, a
wealthy widow of Frankfort.
Miss Eddie Howard, aged II years,
while taking her brothers gun into
the house, accidentally shot and in.
stantly killed herself in Breckenridge
county, last week.
Paul A. Curling, Republican cleo.
tor for the First district, is not yet q
years old and II. 4. Orear, who holds
similar position in the Tenth, is on.
ly % years Of age.
Jos. Price, an eighteen year old boy
who works at the furniture factory
has constructed a frame work for 8
clock, which is a NICE piece of work.
manship. 1t is scroll saw work, con.
structed in the shape of a cathedral
with Gothic roof. The frame is
made Of walnut, and is elegant in fin
ish. A clock has been put inside
and the whole resembles very much
the famous Swiss clocks, which arc
so popular.-Paducah Standard.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

Mr.. WatterSoa received 503 of the
660 votes cast i'll the state convention
on the final ballot for delegates from
the state at large. This was indeed
a complimentary vote but it did not
justify Mr.. Watterson's paper in max
ing the declaration that its editor
received the unanimous vote of tho
convention. 1t afforded us plcasur,
to vote for Mr.. Watterson and the
state has hOnOred itself in honorng
him, bu as a matter of fact he did
not receive single vote in the coun.
ties of Ballard, Bell, Brackcn, Elliott
Franklin, Letcher, Martin, Mercer
Muhlenberg, Rowan and Webster
and 6 votes in Henderson, 3 in Jessa
mine, 6 in McCracken and l in the
Second district of Louisville Wer
cast against him, making a total Of
81 votes or over ten per cent of the
convention. These figures are are
official.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13
WHAT 4 WOMAN MISSES By NOT BE
ING SHAVED.

WHIT A WOMAN MISSES By NOT BE-
ING SHAVED.
GA woman, being only a beardless
woman," said the sad passenger, "will
always, even though she succeed in OBJ
tanning the ballot, miss the manly ex-
perience of waiting sixty-seven minutes
in barber shop for a shave. She will
never know what it is to study character
from the chair"
"She will never see the nervous man, u
said the fat passenger, "who springs
half way to his feet every time next is
called, and sinks back overwhelmed
with bashfulness, and silently accused
of cheek with an intent to commit fraud
by all the ooher sufferers"
"She will never know" said the sad
passenger, "what it is to be shaved by
a man with touch like shadow and 6
razor that puts you to sleep in min
ute, who fuses over you with toweli
and water and perfumes SO deity ant
lightly that you want to be shaved owe,
again"
"And she will never know" said thu
woman who talks bass, "what it is to b.
shaved by the barber who eats garlic t,
cure his catarrh, and who ought t.
change his trade or learn to breath
through his ears"
And the pilgrims girded up thei1 loin
and the procession filed off down t.
Oneonta. Burlington Hawkeye.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

Col. Oscar Turner has carried his
point at last, in the First District. A
primary election has been called for
Aug. 30 and the party in the district
will support the nominee, be he the
cold Outlaw" or somebody else.
Capt. Stone will certainly be candi-
date and there is also talk of Col. r.
A. Burnett's entering the field. 1t
will take every anti-Turner vote in
the district TO defeat the Ballard
statesman and but one man sho
be pitted against him and he should
be the strongest one in the district
Unless Turner is defeated this yeal
he will have life time lease on tho
Purchase district.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

Judah p. Benjamin, the great
Jewish lawyer, who was twice L. S
Senator from Louisiana, Attorney
General and Secretary ofStatc of the
Confederate States and who moved It
England after the rebellion and be.
came the Queens counsel, died il
Paris, France, on the 7th inst it III,
72nd year of his age. He received
the largest income from his profcs
sion of any lawyer in England.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13
GREEN'S LANE.
EDITOR SOUTH kENTUCKIAN {:

EDITOR SOUTH kENTUCKIAN:
We see it announced that the
Court of Claims will convene Mon
day the 10Th inst, which suggests to
us Green's Lane with its deceptive
quicksands, sobbed by little stream
of water mcandering across the road,
bed forming quagmires and sink
holes for several hundred yards.
Fence rails and the debris of bro
ken down wa CONS, serve as OCCASION
al bridgewa;s giving jaded teams
scarcely time to recover footing be-
fore plunging into other pools Of mud
and water, and billets of wood end
upward.
Without fear of contradiction we
pronounce this The worst road in
Christian county, and so far as APP
preparations are concerned, has been
IN )st neglected.
1t will be recOllected that a petition
was presented to the Court Of Claims
about Il months ago for $1,000, which
received very favorable consideration
but on account of the heavy expenses
incurred in arresting the ravages OF
smallpox in the county it wa,
thought ineXpedient at that time tC
appropriate the amount asked.
I $3.50 however was allowed, which
if properly expended would have
done much good, but from negligence
or some other cause the money has
moi been used. 1t is hoped that thu
commission will be required to an
swer for itself, and that the court vii
give the matter due consideration.
II.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

The following is from the llendcr-
son News of last week: The News
considers itself in position to know
with reasonable accuracy the feel
ing for Hon. Jas. A. Mckenzie in the
Second District, and has no hcsita.
ton in asserting that no man, or
combination Of aspirants can defeat
"Quinine JIM" if he SHES his politi.
cal castor in the ring. The people
arc too well aware of his intrinsic
ability, sterling integrity and SOUND
democracy to flicker or falter whel
he offers his services as legislator fol
the country.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

The failure of the firm of Grant Il
Ward, New York, last week reached
the enormous figures of $l0,0O0,000
Liabilities. Col Fred. Grant lost cv.
erythng he had and is looking fol
employment. Gen. Grant lost nearly
all of his property but his gift fund OF
S2j0,000 is safe and this will keep him
from being sent to the poor house,
He cannot touch the principle, buI
the interest, amounting to SIS, l ID, is
paid him the first of May each year.
He can will the fund, however, at his
death to his heirs. Ward the other
member Of the firm has had all of hi,
property attached and is himself I'M.
der arrest. 1t is said that Ward made
himself criminaily liable by drawing
$4,000 on worthless checks the da,
the failure occurred.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

a full report Of the state convcn-
ton last week will be found in to-
days paper. The delegation to Chi.
clgo is instructed for Carlisle, but
this is intended merely as a compli-
mcnt to the speaker. The delegates
will probably vote as a unit for eth,
cr Tilden or Mcdonald, as the doubt.
full states NAV decide.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

The remains of DR.. Sam'l ID. Gross
one of the greatest surgeons and ply
sicians of the age, were crcmated i'll
the lie Moyne Crcmatory, at Wash,
ington, Penn, on the Sth inst. Dir
Gross died in Philadelphia q few
days before. lie was one of the ply.
sicians TO President Garfield during
his sutltrings caused by Guiteau' S
bullet,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13
HOpkinSyillG Retail Market


Corrected weekly by MCKEE X POOL.
FLovE-patont process, $3.50; choice NNXX,
$3.50 to $E.T5; XNN, s5.s5.
CoRNMEAL-Unboltcd, 20; Pearl, or boltCd,
81.
HRAN-'5c per cwt.
PROVISIONS.
Forks to Zoe net; Sc gross.
Bacon-Cloar sides, q TO l2l &c: hams, l5c ;
sugar cured, lie; shoulders, . to lO,.
Lard Country, II to ~ &c; snowflake, lie.
GROCERIES.
Coae1-Choicc, Is to lGa s.; prime, l2l TO l-o
Suaar-Standnrd graduated, 81, to Zoe; pow
Tered, IL 10 l2J.c coffee a, to " &c; rural C.,
i, o0c; extra c, q, 10 SIC; New Orleans.
SIC.
Molasses-ij to &c.
syrups-i5 to SOC; kegs, 200 to $40.
Salt-;-bushel barrels, S2.lO; 5.bushcl, $40.
SoaI-Pcr bon, White Russian, 1915; Blue In
Lin, ;8.2j; Irish, $3.50; 5. Il. $500.
Oystcrs-per dozen, l-ib cans, full weight
l.2O, 2-lh full weight, $40; lib, light weight
sl.CO; 2-b, light weight, Sl.GO.
Sardines-l boxes, 25c; French, SIC; boxes
Tvs lNiiN ~ -''' NpNSrs NiHHtdIN' lo7d 10 -V'
NaiIs-SS.lO lOl. 25c additional smaller sizes
Soda Z to 10:
| Candles-lS to zoe.
| Oils-LGrd OIL Is to 9Jc; Lubricating Ia to 25c
Coal oil 10 to 2jc; Turpentne Soc
Sceds-Clovcr seed Sd.2j to GAO; Timothy IN
Orchard Grass 40; Blue Grass, Red Top i5c
seed Oats zoe.
CANNED GOODS.
Corn, doz. $l.2j to l.7j Tomatoes | 10 to 30
Pine Apples 200 to $50; Pears l.5O; Strawber.
rcs l.5O; Blackbcrres 80 Peaches 200 to $50
Pickle, PER gal. 80.
Cheesc-Factory ~ ) to Is; Young American
Is TO 20; y. Y. Chcdda IL sto zoe.
Rice-7la to &c
Lemons 2jc per doz.
Oranges 80 cper doz.
Teas-Choicc TO Fancy Csc to LEO; Mixed I,
good 50 to 7ic.
Chewing TobaccO-Grecnyille 81 to soc
Gravey 80 to zoe; Stonewall 1910 SOC. IIavann
Clippings for smoking 81 . to lOc per package.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Bcans-Nayy S2.2j o3.OO per bu.
Blackcycd Peas S2.OOtO 2.25
Potatoes-Irish zoe; y. Y. State Early Ros
$50 Jbl.- 100 bu,
Eggs l2lgc.
WHISKY.
Nelson County Bourbon $50 gal; Anderso
County Bourbon 800; Monarch Davies 20.
IennessCe-WOodson's make, Sour Mash 1865 I
$50; Browns Robertson county l.5O to 2.25.
10 Ia. d n t..1 g, a n
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13
American Enterprise.

No invention of the nineteenth CEN
fury has worked greater revolution
in household economy or conferred
more of a benefit on humanity than
the sewing machine.
The first productions were crude
uncouth in the extreme, and it was
reserved for American skill and i'll.
gcnuity to bring forth a machine OF
any practical value.
In order TO appreciate the great adj
vanccment which has taken place i
is only necessary to compare one OF
the machines built during the
infancy of the invention with one o.
the latest improved Light-RunniDs
New Home
All the really good points contained
in other machines have been utilized
in its construction. Many new i'm
provements and devices have alst
been added, the result of which is
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possible to make one.
For simplicity, durability ease o
management and capacity for work
the "Light- Running New Home" ha
no rival, and the happy possessor o
one may rest assured that he or sh
has the very best the world affords.
All who send for the company
new illustrated catalogue, and enclos
their advertisement (printed on an
other page will receive set of ad
vcrtising novelties, of value to carr
collectors. Their address is, NEW
HOME SEWING MACHINE co
30 Union Square, New York.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

EMERSON says a man ought to carry q
pencil and note down the thoughts of
the moment. Yes, and one short pen
Gil, devoted exclusively to that use,
would last some men we know about two
thousand years, and then have the orig
inal point on. ...----i.-..a-,..4A---
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

After reading that when Cornell
son remembered that Judge Reid
was Sunday school teacher of his
(Cornclison's) tirst-bo he felt COM
PEELED to assault him, we promptly
sent in our resignation as Sunday
school teacher. The position is toe
pcrilous.-Brcckenridgc News.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

President Arthur dined with the
litorS Of the New York Times last
Friday, in that city. 1t is understood
that his visit to New York is to look
after his political interests as the con-
vcnt.On approaches.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

Fred Grant told a reporter that he
was looking for job. If Freddy
can save enough from the wreck of
his fortune to buy a diamond shirt
stud he might get Il position as hotel
clerk at some fashionable watering
nlnce this summer.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

All ofthe Kentucky Congressman,
excepting Jno. ID. White, are candi-
dates for reelection. None of them
will have a walk-Over and it is prob
able that some of them will be set
aside.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

A receiver has been appointed for
the Cincinnati News journal and the
paper is lettering on the verge of fl
hlncial ruin. 1t is estimated that its
"tbts will aggregate 100000.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

The Daisy, new Republican week
ly paper, has been started at Hard
money in the Purchase, by j. II. Bal
lance. It is a five column folio at
$l.0J a year.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

Only three weeks until the Repub-
Leans will nominate their candidate
for President. Who will il be?
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

We are authorized to announce
JouN BOYD as a Republican candi-
date for Sheriff of Christian county.
Election August 1891
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

The News says there is young
lldy in Henderson who can vie with
Minnie llauk in the trill aud staccato
sale.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

Brig. Gen. Stanley has assumed
command of the Texas Department
Of the L. S. Army.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

The equalization assessment bill,
one Of the most important bills in
troduced in the Legislature, was
passed Saturday.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13

The Southern Baptist convention
representing 100000 communicates
met in Baltimore last week.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership of Underwood, Ellis n CO..
having been dissolved by the withdrawal OF
Il. j. Morrow, Underwood n Ellis only are
authorized to collect and settle all indebted
ness. Parties indebted to the firm of Under
wood, Ellis Il Co. must come forward and
settle at once, so as to wind up the old firms
business. I'd. MORROW
Mr.. Il. j. Morrow having retired from the
coal business, we, the undersigned, VIII con-
tmue to conduct the business ut the old stand,
on Nashville street, next to We'll u Means
livery stable. UNDERWOOD ELLIS.
May |, 1884, (2w)
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-05-13
.FoR SALEl

A good second hand Mccormick Binder, and
a two horse. wagon, cheap. viii be sold LIST
Monday June on credit of 90 days Il desired.
G. w. SMITHS0N,