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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

The State Capital was removed to
Lexington June 4, 1902.
The first train to enter Louisville was
from Lexington, In 1851.
The first constitution of Kentucky
was adopted April 8, 1892.
In l776 Kentucky had no white in
habitants within her territory.
The present constitution of Kentucky
was adopted June IL, 1850.
The first nail factory In Kentucky
was established at Lexington IN 1907.
The first railr DAD ia the West was
built from Lexington to Frankfort, in
1882.
In 1916 the Eastern lunatic asylum,
the first in the State, was built at Lex
ingtOn.
The first race course In Kentucky WAS
organized, and sti II exists at Lexington,
July 20, 1926.
is 100, and the number of Senators
thirty. eight.
The State received $4,000 net reven-
lie in the last two years from hiring
out convicts.
The first general celebration of Inde-
pendence in Kentucky was al Lexing-
ton, July 4, l7SS.
The first woman born in Kentucky
was Mrs Rhoda Vaughan. She died
in Lexington in 1868.
The present warden system of the
peniteutiary was established by an act
of the Legislature, May 3, 1850.
The Governor of Kentucky must be
thirty-five years old, serve four years,
and is ineligible for the next four wears.
The Bluegrass region of Kentucky
comprises over 10000 square miles, and
has an elevation of $50 above the sea.
Kentucky is now ninety.three years
old, and yet there are thousands of her
citizens who know very little about
her.
The first newspaper published west
of the Allegheny mountains was by
John Bradford, at Lexington, KY, in
1857.
The first lodge of Free Masons in the
West was organized in Lexington, No
yember IL, I7Ss-No. 25; now known as
Lodge No. /.
The Governor and Auditor estimate
the expense of converting the Legisla-
ture in called session would cost the
State $l5O,OOO.
According to the present constitution
of Kentucky, slavery still exists in this
State, the constitution not having been
changed since 1851.
or the number of prisoners in the
penitentiary at Frankfort, for the year
1881, nearly two-thirds Of them could
neither read nor write.
Senators are chosen for four years,
and must be twenty-eight v ears of age
and resident of the State six years
and one year in the district.
The first election under the present
constitution for Judges and Clerk of
the Court Of Appeals took place ON the
second Monday in May, 1851.
The constitution Saws the credit of
this Commonwealth shall never be
loaned in aid of any person, corpora
ton, association or municipality.
Kentucky will have filled the Speak
er's chair of House of Representatives
ten terms, or twenty years, when Mr..
Carlisle's term shall have expired.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
The Hartford Revival.

The protracted meeting at the Meth
odist church, conducted by Rev. p. A.
Edwards, pastor, which has been in
progress for two past, is meeting with
good success. At this writing there
have been q conversions and glorious
revival of the church. Bro. Edwards
was assisted during the first week OF
the meeting by Rev. u. w. Dennis, of
the Owensboro circuit. We hope much
more good will be accomplished before
the meeting closes.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
PATRONIZE HOME.

IL is a well-known fact that every State in
the Union has Its patent medicines. some OF
them are truly meritorious and others less
so. They are all able To furnish many testi-
mOnials. hut those testifying are generally
strangers TO Us. But Mr.. T. E. Richey, OF
Princeton, KY, well-known in this section
of the State has prepared several remedies.
consisting of Richey's Pills. Dysentery Cure
Liniment, &c and hundreds OF our neigh
bors and friends are te<tifying that these REM
edies are all good. They are for sale by all
Druggists. For further Information address
IF T. 4. RICHEY. Princeton, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Rev. J. +. Mcdonald delivered an
interesting sermon Sunday morning at
the Methodist church. Like all Of his
discourses, 1t showed study and infor-
nation. The Saviour was benefactor,
he said,-had paid the debt Of all man.
kind and he wondered why every per-
son did not acknowledge the payment,
and thus be freed from the shackles of
sin. The regard for Mr.. Mcdonald
among our people is increasing; his
efforts are commended by all.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
To Whom II May Concern.
Etfuor Herald.

Editor Herald:
We, the undersigned citizens Of Ha
ford, wishing TO put all persons on their
guard concerning a certain individual
who has been doing up this part of the
country and by name T. ]. Jones. ask
you to publish this letter.
This young scoundrel beat several OF
our citizens. He came here claiming
To represent son firm In Louisville.
Ky, and holding out the idea that he
was going to establish "a Circul ating
Library in Hartford; he got large
subscription here and in the surround
ing country, much of which he collect
ell. He even went so far as to have
one of our merchants here to put up
shelving in his store for his books. He
put up at the best Hotel In the place.
smoked ten'cent cigars, drove fine
turn'outs' and did things up brown
in general. He defrauded his landlord,
his liveryman, his patrons, and even
borrowed money from some of his
friends here.
We do not know how much money
he has defrauded our people out Of, but
We know Of more than 800.
He left here promising to be- back in
few days with his books, but has
never put in All appearance up to this
good day.
We now ask the Hartford HERALD
and all other good journals that have
any interest in their neighbors and
friends to hand this polished young
gentleman around
J. M. Barnett, 3. s. Stahl,
5. A. Williams, W. T. King,
T. l.. Baird, l. F. Woerner,
ID. q. Graves.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
MARRIAGES

BENNETT WARD. Mr.. A. l.. Ben.
nett, formerly of Beda, Ohio county,
but now of Jasper, Missouri, and Miss
Lucy Ward, of Oakland City, Indiana,
were married recently. We wish him
and his bride long, happy and pros
porous life
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
Birds Of a Feather.

IL is a saying, old, but true,
Birds alike in form and feather,
Whether yellow, red, or black. onblue,
Congregate and flock together.
The rule applies to man as well,
Alike to rich as well as poor,
And as they hear how cheap we sell,
They flock around the Exchange Store.
THos. GILLsTRAP, Prop,
Cromwell, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Joseph b. Render, son of Joshua L.
Render, Of McHenry, left for Texas
about four weeks ago and on last Satur.
day telegram was received fiom Cor
don, Texas, announcing his death. Mr..
Everett Chapman left Immediately for
Gordon to attend to his remains.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Wen give to every new subscriber
and to every renewal for year, either
Of the following: A copy of Kendall's
Treatise on the Horse, a copy of the
American Home for one year, or copy
of Hed IN and Home for one year. This
proposition open until May LIST, 1885
Renew or subscribe at once. 3tf
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

We can furnish you stoves, woodward.
tinwsre, staple groceries, fancy grocer
les, hardware, pillow, wagons, fertilizers
and almost everything you want. Try
us. WILLIAMS Bros.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
Bargains in Cloth
ing at AndersOn's Ba.
Zaar.
AUGUSTA, GA.

AUGUSTA, GA.
DR. J. BRADFIELD: Dear Sri
have handled your Female Regulator
in my business for the past several
years with perfect satisfaction to my
self and customers. 1 have found it very
saleabIe. Yours truly,
w. H. BARRETT,
Wholesale Druggist.
Treatise on the Health and Happiness
of Woman mailed free.
BRADFIELD REGULATOR Co.,
Box %. Atlanta, Ga.
For sale by Griffin q Bro, Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

The Little sou of &. G, Ben lett, has
been quite sick with pneumonia, at this
writing is thought to be better, though
not out Of danger yet. We hope he
may he spared rs he IL the only sou.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
You should not miss
the bargains in Cloth.
ing at AndersOn's Ba-
Zaar.

The steam Touring mill at Buford,
belonging to Hoover & Westerfield,
was consumed by fire last Thursday
morning, loss about IS 900; insured for
5000 InlManufacturer's, o1Bost on, and
Merchants of I,ouisvjlle.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
Kentucky Patents.

The following patents were granted
for the week ending March IL. 1885, re-
ported expressly for this paper by jos.
II. Hunter, Solicitor of American and
Foreign Patents, $50 F. street, WASH
ington, ID. c:
Jno. Z. Guenther, Greensboro, water
cooling attachment for refrigerators.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
Clothing will be Of
fered cheaper than
ever next week at
AndersOn's Bazaar.

b. p. Bergman, Amos Miller, Frank
McKernan and Lonnie Williams, liv>
ing a few miles below town, have
killed Is foxes within the last few weeks.
They are entitled TO be treated to n
chicken pie.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

John p, Foster, of No Creek, sold and
delivered last Monday to Harder B.
Taylor, Of Beaver Dam, an English
Berkshire pig three months old, Laura
Lee. She was sired by Gallant Clear
mont, II, 459, out of Mabel Glare 10, 429.
The pig was quite beauty.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

LOST In Hartford. bay yearli ny
horse colt. Anyone giving informating
Of his whereabouts will be thankfully
received. VIM. VINEYARD,
RoSINE KY.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
Estray Notice.

Taken up as an estray by Charles
Howley, living on the Hartford and
Calhoon road, five miles from Hartford,
KY, on the 23d day of January, 1885,
one white steer with red ears, one year
old past, marked crop and underbit In
the right and under half-bit In the left
ear. Appraised at $500. Witness my
hand this ID day of March, 1856.
10 1t n. A. STEVENS, ]. p. &C.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
The Supreme Bench.

From experience ! think s. =. s. a
very valuable remedy for cutaneous
disea ses, and at the same time an invig-
Grating tonic.
JAMES JACKSON. Chief Justice Of Ga.
Atlanta, Sept. %, 1854.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

As the mallards are about all gone, |
have several barrels of salt on hand
which would like TO dispose of cheaply
for cash. Call at my Office.
Duck HUNTER
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

VIM. II. Williams 4 son, have made
additional loom TO their sslesroom by
tearing away the stairway aud extend
ing the entrance on the out side of the
buildinq.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Miss Rosa Boswell, near Horton. has
added to our cabinet of curiosities that
OF an ear of corn with six smaller
ears encircling 1t, each perfect aud well
formed
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Itch aud Scratches Of ever, kind
Cured In so Minutes by Woolfords San
itary Lotion. Use no other. This
never fails. Sold by
10 81 Tyr. u. w. Griffin d Bro,
Hartford XIV
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
OUR AGENTS.

tn. following persons are authorized
10 receive subscriptions and renewals,
al vertiang in the HERALD, orders for
JOB work, etc. etc.:
WILL COOPER, Cromwell.
B.F. FIELDS, Buford.
JNo. T. SMITH, Jr., Fordsville.
3. p. BENNETT, Cerslvo.
DIR. q. r. SANDERS, Centertown.
WILLIE MAY, Haynesville.
J. b. HOOKER. Sutton.
L. c. FLOYD. Whitesville.
Hon. r. p. HOOKER, Beaver Dam.
w. A. GIBSON, Caneyville.
DIR. H. +. BEAN, Point Pleasant.
REID. HApEN 4 Co.. Rockport, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Elizabeth Parks, wife of Finley Parks,
living In the vicinity of Cromwell, is
very i'll with fever. DIR. =. ]. We'd
ding, of Rosine, attending physician.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
Strayed or Stolen.

A very dark iron-gray pony, about
ii hands high, one white hind foot,
four or five years old. Return to or ad-
dress w. PHIPPs,
Hart ford, Ky
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

I'm give you penny for your
thoughts" she said. "All right; l WAS
thinking Of you" he replied. Next
morning he got whole trunk-full OF
letters, a ring, and fresh box Of tolu.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
Club Rats.

We will furnish the following papers
the following club rates:
Hartford Herald and Weekly Louis
vile Courier Journal, one ear. cash
advance, ....,.................-S25 So
Hartford Herald and Weekly
Louisville Commercial, one year
cash i'm advance, for...................$2 80
Hartford Herald and Farmers
Home Journal. Louisville, one
year, cash I'm advance, for 80.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

John w. Lewis of Rosine, has calf
that weighed 10 pounds at one week,
old aud 1870 pounds at two weeks old.
Who can beat il?
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Red Front is selling groceries, pro-
duce aud provisions cheaper than ever
before. Call aud get prices.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

t Apeat and attractive sign has been
placed in front Of the Commercial
Hotel. The painting was done BY Mr..
ID. +. Cawthon. A nice platform has
also been built in front of the house.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

The residence on the Feemster farm,
belonging TO NJ. V. Duke, was consum-
ell 10y fire one day last week. The
building was vacant.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Clover, timothy, red top, orchard
grass, oats, onion seed, onion sets, seed
potatoes. garden seeds, &c, at the Red
Front
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

For Sibley's garden seeds Tin bulk
25 per cent. cheaper than in packages, 90
TO the Red Front.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
Fer Sale.

One of the best residences in Hart
ford, with good outbuildings and i'm
perfect order. For particulars call ON
. II JOHN p. BARRETT.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

The Rosa Belle made three trips last
week, bringing pretty fair loads each
trip.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We are authorized TO announce
JESSE s. WILLIAMS as a candidate
10 represent Ohio county i'm the next
Legislature of Kentucky. Subject TO
the action of the Democratic party.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Remember. the Red Front keeps
everything that 10 good to eat.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

{ The small-boy minstrel troupe per-
formed at the church one night last
week during the protracted meeting.
They met with spanking success
when they got home. 4
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Red Front has just received two bar
rels of the celebrated Alden Fruit
Vinegar" None so good.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Try those fig preserves l5c To-. jellies
(l0c lb), mince meat (l2sc lb), and
apple butter (Sc lb) at the Red Front.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Willie Davis, son OF John Davis,
living in the vicinity Of Cromwell, 10
quite sick.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Go to Hartford Water Mills for Lyle
harris -four.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Red Front has just received fresh
stock of Sibley's garden seeds ia bulk
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

The recent snow has retarded farmers
with their spring work.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Red Front has q one or two horse
spring wagon for sale cheap.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Flour at a 10 per barrel, at Hartford
Water Mills store.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Williams Brothers have now for sale
the celebrated Mitchell wagon. Call
And see them before you buy elsewhere.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Go 10 the Water Mills for your -four,
meal and feed stuff.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Flour at 81 10 per barrel, al Hartford
Water Mills.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

IT. you want good pillow cheap, do not
pass Williams Brothers.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
Ftts!

All fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after
first days use. Marvellous cures.
Treatise and 500 trial bottle free to
fit cases. Send to DIR. Kline, s3l Arch
st Phila., Pa. lO-17 Tyr.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Go to Hartford Water Mills store fer
Iglehart's dour.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Those teachers who made their final
report on or before the 18th Of February,
will please call at once and get their
money Respectfully,
p. l.. FELIX, 5up't
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25
Notice.

The chairman Of board of school trus-
trees who has not vet received the
necessary blanks sor the current school
year, will please all at his post office
and get them. Please call at once.
Respectfully,
r \. ECIIv lnp,t
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Go TO the Water Mills store for your
-four. X. G. Hardwick's old stand.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Nojokes this week 10 relate. The
boys are still.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Try Billiards. Obelisk -four, at Hart
ford Water Mills.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Potatoes. cabbage, turnips, kraut and
vegetables at the Red Front.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Try Ballard's Perfection -four, at
Water Mills.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Buy your garden seeds at the Red
Eronf
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Try Billiards. Favorite b, at Hartford
Water Mills.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1885-03-25

Mr.. Jones, how're your homes
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-03-26
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.


General Grant slept well Tuesday night,
and showed considerable Improvement
yesterday morning. He went out III has
carriage at noon.
Franz Landers, swindler of national
reputation, who is wanted in Chicago, San
Francisco, St. Paul, Louisville, New Or
leans and other places, has been arrested IN
! Boston.
The suffering of the people in the drought
district of kanawha and other counties adj
| joining in West Virginia is very great. The
| people of Kanawha county have been APP
pealed to for aid.
4 bold attempt 10 murder Edward Lin
vile and rob his house, near White Horse,
Pa, was made Monday. Linyille was dam
| gerously wounded, but before the robbers
could rifle the safe they were disturbed and
| fled.
At the annual meeting of the Union Pa
cific stockholders in Boston yesterday the
Board of Directors was elected. But three
new names appeared on the hst-Spauld-
ing, Cook and Calloway-who take the
places respectively of Russell Sage, Jay
Gould and S. H. Clark.
The n X. Fairbanks Canning Company
of Chicago, has received during the past
seven days cable orders for canned beef foI
the use of the British army, which, coupled
with an additional order received this
morning, makes the aggregate amount tc
be shipped 100000 pounds. The orders
came from the British War Department,
the destination of the meat being Wool
witch.
Lowell thus speaks of his successor as
Minister to England; Phelps is a gentle
man of high character, marked independ-
enee, most agreeable in his manners and
has fine social qualities The change was
unavoidable, owing to the ascendancy Of d
new party to power. Both countries are &c
be congratulated on Cleveland's wisdom, as
shown in the selection Of Mr.. Phelps as my
1 y
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-03-26
CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSIONS

TIE social innovation which was made by the
Secretary of the Navy, William C. whitney, of
giving dinner party on Sunday evening is one
which should be honored in the breach But is
it not Democratic II Marysville Appeal
We believe the adjustment of the rod from
the school-room Il great mistake The fear and
disgrace Of the rod has kept many an unruly
boy in proper subsection, when argument and
him Oakland Tribune.
WHAT kind OF success President Barrios is
likely to have in eftecting permanent union OF
the Central American States can best be in
ferred from fact in the history Of the previous
Union, which was terminated in 1888 That
Government lasted eleven years, and during
the time the number Of persons who exercised
the supreme authority either OF the Union or OF
q state was no less than 396.-[San Francisco
Alta.
CITY that can handle an inauguration
might well be trusted to keep house for a nolni-
mating convention. Washington Star.
THERE is no country in the world where farm
homes can be made so beautiful and so enjoy
able as in California; and were it not for sheer
shihiessness, the State would be dotted with
homes Of beauty, and luxuri2nce would go
hand in hand with thrifl and plenty. What are
we living for anyway? Is it to sorGpe together
hlthy lucEe at the expense of happiness, pleas
are and comfort? Oakland Tribune.
WHEN it is considered that in no production
a. ihe soil is there glnt except in breedstufs,
an9 that in many branches of agriculture fair
and eTen high prices are realized, it is wonder
that s3ch a glut was not !oresecn and ayerted
II we IN California shall learn from this to di-
versIil more the lesson wiz not have cost .,s
too dearly Suffer Farmer.
TfsiE will demonstrates has already be.r,rn
TO demonstrate-ho little necessity there was.
looking at the matter even from Democratic
point of view, for change in the Administration
of the Government. Democrats find that they
cannot conduct the Government upon the old
principles and methods Of their party. They
must conduct it substantially upon Republican
principles and methods Portland oregonian.