Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-08-28


rarily moved into the house opposite
Mr.. Geo. 0. Thompson, until he can
rebuild on his lot on Nashville ST.
Mctcalfe, Graham Il Co. are reduc-
ing their stock of hardware and ag-
ricultural implements very rapidly
by selling at cost. Call and see them
and you will secure bargain.
Crockett Mitchell, a colored porter
on Capt. Green's lightning express,
had one OF his fingers mashed Off in
coupling a car at Henderson, We'd
nesday morning.
A social was given at the residence
of Mr.. Jno. w. Breathitt Tuesday
night, in honor of Miss Sallie Green,
who is the guest of Miss Fannie
Breathiit.
The farmers reunion at Dunbar's
Cave Tuesday and Wednesday, was
well attended and the exhibition Of
stock was very fine. Speeches were
made by Hon. Jas. A. Mckenzie and
Mr.. Robt. Gates.
The Kimberlin Manufacturing Co.,
of indianapolis, Ind, adverUses in
this issue. The advertisement sets
forth the many advantages Of the
Iron Duke Harrow. Messrs. Forbes 4
Bro, are the agents.
In this issue will be found an ad-
veriisement of Ccrulean Springs
which is offered for sale. This is
one of the most renowned summer
resorts in this section, and parties
who are looking around for an in
vestment would do well TO write TO
MIR. J. I. Harper, the present prop
rietor.
We would like to have every family
in the county take the SOUTH KEN
TuCKIAN, if they want paper that
will give them all the news. Re-
member you get 1t twice a week, l0i
issues year, for only 500, which is
less than two cents, postage paid.
Bring or send us $500 and try it for
a year.
The dance at Howe's hall Monday
night was well attended by quite a
number of young ladies and gentle
men were seen upon the floor, and
added much to the pleasure of
the occasion. A gentle rain about
10 o'clock rendered the air sufficient
ly cool TO make dancing pleasant,
which was kept up TO a reasonably
late hour. Music was made Dy Don
aldson's band.
A newly born infant was found
last Monday evening near the fair
grounds, in the vicinity of the color
ed cemetery. The child was supposed
to be white, and was first discovered
by some boys, but Mr.. NJ. Hanna, the
foundryman, happened to come along
in his buggy and took the baby home
with him to be properly cared for
The child was wrapped in an old
shawl, and was pretty badly burned
by the sun. The mother of the in
FAINT has not been found as yet.
The Circle meeting of the sur
rounding Baptist churches will b'
held with Mt. Zoar, at Kelly's Sta
ton, on tomorrow and Sunday, be
ginning at 10 o'clock each day. TIVE
exercises, with provisions on the
ground. Prof. Rust is the Vice
President and cordial invitation t
attend is extended by the church t.
the brethren aud friends. Elders j
f. Dagg and j. N. Prestridge, Mr.. S
G. Buckner, Judge r. Il. Petree an(
j. 0. Rust are expected TO represen
the Hopkinsville church.
: The handsome new block OF build
ings on the West side of Main stree
are finished so far as the fronts ar
, concerned. Mr.. w. A. Long, Of thi
. city, was the designer and architec
and the beautiful three-story struC
ture stands as monument to hi
skill in his profession. The wor
q will compare iavorably with the fines
! buildings in larger cities and on
+, people should feel just pride in tn
erection of such elegant and impos
ing buildings. The progressive an,
. enterprising owners have the salts
= faction OF knowing That they nav
the handsomest store-houses i
, Western Kentucky.
A Bethel Female College will ope
8 on Monday. We have heard it II
o peated that the school was never be
i ter organized for the thorough wor
v of female education than now.
o notable feature to the local patronal
is that all the primaries will reel
to all the teachers, and not be place
l. as is too often the case, under son
N inexperienced young teacher, unabl
l. it might be, to maintain a school alon
1t Miss Clements and Miss Manly con
with fine regulations and the patro
age viii be glad to learn that son
d of the classes will be heard by MI
+ J. o. Rust, formerly Miss Westfa
q Prof. Rust's motto is still "upwaI