Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-12-24

two other bold attempts to rob
ladies on the streets last Saturday
evening. While Miss May Blumen-
stiel was on her way home about 6
o'clock she was assaulted BY two me-
gro thugs in front OF Mr.. Berry's
residence on 7th street. She screamed
for assistance and they were fright
ened of without succeeding in get
ting her satchel. Two fellows, sup
posed to be the same ones, shortly af-
forwards tried 10 rob Mrs. Sarah Cole
man, on Campbell street, near Mr.. Sc
bree's. They tore her satchel to
pieces, but were frightened eff before
they could secure her purse. Several
residences have been entered of late
by sneak thieves and our citizens are
advised to keep constant look out.
The scoundrels who assault and at
tempt to rob ladies ON the streets
should be shot down by any man
who is attracted by the screams Of
the ladies. This thing has gone about
far enough and few killings would
be the best thing that could hal pen
in the interest OF law and order. II Q
parties guilty of these last assaults
have not been apprehended, as they
escaped without being recognized.
With the last number in December
we will begin the publication of an
intensely interesting continued story
by popular author. This character
of literature is very popular at this
season of the year when the farmers
have more leisure time TO devote to
reading. The KENTUcKIAN will EN-
deavor to make its columns more in
teresting the coming year than ever
before and to that end will add this
new feature as well as others, which
we earnestly hope will prove popular
with the reading public. Our story,
"Helon Lakeman," is entirely new,
and will be profusely illustrated and
published in clear, readable type. 1t
will be completed in from eight 10
ten weeks and will be followed by
others of similar character during
the year. Many of our subscriptions
expire Jan. lst aud we trust all of our
patrons will make it poiut TO renew
at once so as not to miss the opening
chapters of "IIelen Lakeman."
The SOUTH KENTUCKIAN carrier,
Walter Blythe, who has SO faithfully
discharged his duty during the past
twelve months, will call tomorrow
upon those to whom he delivers the
papers with his address, with the ex-
pectation Of being compensated to the
full amount Of their liberality. We
make no extra charge for delivering
our papers, as is done in other cities,
but leave il entirely with the sub.
scriber to donate the amvunt 10 the
carrier. You should remember that
the paper is delivered 10 you 104 times
year, and while you are enjoying
yourself in comfort he is facing the
winters blast or summers heat, in
making his rounds. We trust our
subscribers will kindly remember
him.
Manager Rodgers has secured
flrst-class attraction for the holidays.
Marie Prescott will give three per-
formances at the Opera House, sup.
ported by a number one company.
"Pygmalion and Galatea' will be
given at a matinee Saturday after
noon, with Miss Prescott in the title
role. The Christmas night perform
ance will be "Czeka," drama of in
tense interest and full of romance.
Monday night "IngOmar' will con-
clude the engagement. This superb
piece is one of Miss Prescott's spec
ialties and will be presented in the
very best style. Prices as usual.
The old council will remain in Of
flee until Jan. 18th, upon which date
the new one will be sworn in. 1t is
not known whether the council as re-
organized would be in favor ofrenew-
ing the city licenses of the four liquor
dealers whose county licenses run
from two to eight weeks in the new
year. AS all the city licenses expire
Jan. LIST, and the new council will not
60 into office until three days later, it
seems 10 be settled that the saloons
will all close by New Years day.
Whether they are allowed to open up
for a few weeks longer will be qneS-
ton for the city council to determine.
The L. & N. Railroad is out in
holiday circular announcing that
excursion tickets will be sold to-day
and tomorrow, also the 3lst inst. and
Jan. 1st, over all of its lines at half
rates, all of them to be good to return
until Jan. 3rd. The L. &. N. is
never behind in such matters and
their liberal offer will enable many
persons 10 visit friends during the
holidays at comparatively a small
outlay. Their circular represents
Santa Claus distributing low rate
tickets TO the public and wishing all
a Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year.
DR.. II. M. Sherman, the noted spe-
cialist who is now located at the
Burbridge House, is treating num-
Der of caser of long standing, and
has succeeded in restoring to health