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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
HALF A CENTURY.
The Marvellous Inventions Projected Oar
Ing the Past Fifty Yoars.

The Marvellous Inventions Projected Oar
Ing the Past Fifty Years.
Il almost staggcrs belief to think of
the improvements which have boon
made in labor-saving machinery. The
number of inventions that have been
made during tho past fifty years is I'M
prcccdented in the history of the world.
Inventions of benefit to the human race
have been made in all ages since man
was created; but. looking back for half
hundred years, how many more are
crowded into the past fifty than into
any other fifty since recorded in history.
The perfection of the locomotive and
the steamship, the telegraph, tho tele-
phone, audiphone, sewing machine.
photograph. acknowledgement print
ing, the cylinder-printing press, eleva-
tors for hotels and other buildings, tho
cotton gin and the spinning jenny, the
reaper and mower, steam thresher,
steam fire engine, the improved process
for making ste)l, the applications. OF
chloroform and ether to destroy sensi-
bility in painful surgery cases, and
80 on through a long catalogue.
Nor are we yet done in the field
of invention or discovery. The applica-
ton of coal gas and petroleum to heat
ing and cooking operations is on the
verge OF successful experiment; the in
PRODUCTION of steam from a central
reservoir to general use for heating
and cooking is foreshadowed as among
coming events; the navigation OF the
air by some device akin to our present
balloon would also seem to be pro-
figured, and the propulsion Of ma
chinery by electricity is even nov
clearly indicated by the march of OK
pertinent There are some problems
we have hitherto deemed impossible,
but are the mysteries OF even the most.
improbable of them moro subtle to
grasp than that Of the ocean cable or
that OF the photograph We speak in
our voices 10 friends hundred miles
or moro from where We articulato be-
fore the microphone. Under tho bla5-
ing sun of July we produce ice BY
chemical means, rivaling the most solid
and crystalline production of nature.
Our surgeons graft the skin from one
persons arm to the face of another,
and it adheres and becomes an integral
portion OF his body. We make mile
of white printing paper and send it on
spool that pcrfecting printing press
unwinds and prints, and delivers to
you folded and countel many thousand
per hour.-AmericGn hsreHtor.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
Prohibition Speaking.

The following named gentlemen
will address the citizens of Christian
county in the interest of the Prohibi-
ton movement at the times and places
herein named.
Rev. A. C. Biddle and John Feland,
Jr., West School House, Fruit Hill,
September 22nd, at 2 P. NJ.
Rev. J. W. Bigham and r. W. He'll
ry, Crofton, Sept. 18th, at P. NJ.
Rev. A. C. Biddle and A. D. Hicks,
Rock Bridge Church, Stuart's, Septem-
Der 23rd, at p. NJ.
Polk Cansler, Consolation, Scate's
Mill, September 25th, at 2 P. NJ.
Rev. j. I. Barrow and Judge Joe
McCarroll, Brick church, cambridge,
September 22nd, at 2 p. M.
Rev. J. T. Barrow and Judge Joe
McCarroll, Pools Mill, September
23rd, at Up. NJ.
Rev. j. r. Barrow and Z. N. Dick
en-, West Union,Baptist church, Belle
view, September oath, at 2 P. NJ.
Rev. j. T. Barrow aad E. N. Dick
en-, Shiloh, September 25th, at 2 P. NJ.
Rev. j. w. Bigham and T. II. Shaw,
Laytonville, Mt. Vernon, September
10Th, at night.
Rev. Thos. III. Shaw and w. P
Winfree, Fairview, September 2lst,
at night.
Rev. W. L, Noursc, Peay and j. w.
Mcpherson, Pembroke, September
oath, at night.
Rev, w. L. Noursc, Peay'and j. W.
Mcpherson, Salubria, September 25th,
at night.
Rev. j. NJ. Peay and j. W. Downer,
Casky, September 23rd, at night.
Rev. j. N. Prestridge and j. w,
Downer, Salem, Longyiew, Sept. Oath
at night.
Rev. j. N. Prcstridge and j. w,
Downer, Walnut Grove, Sept. 25th at
night.
Rev. Thos. II. Shaw and G. II.
Bush, Bluffs Spring School house,
Oct. 2nd, at 2 P. NJ.
Rev. Mr.. Doris and Polk Cansler,
East School House, Handy, Oct. 2nd
at2P. NJ.
Rev. NJ. May and Walter Kelly,
Hinsleytown, Oct. 2nd, at 2. p. NJ.
Rev. j. NJ. Peay and VIM. Henry,
Garrettsburg Baptist Church, Oct
Rev. j. NJ. Peay and VIM. Henry,
New Asia, Garrettsburg colored Bap-
fist church, Oct. End, at night.
Revs. A. G. Biddle and II. +. Perry,
G. P. Church, Bennettstown, Oct. LIST,
at night.
r. w. Henry and G. II. Bush, La.
fayette, Oct. LIST and End, at night.
Rev. Nourse and Mcpherson, New
stead, Oct LIST and 2nd, atnight.
Rev. M. May and Ned Campbell
Union School House, Oct. 1st and
End, at night.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

as free men and the first man that
offered TO buy their vote TO knock
him down and he would defend him
without charge. lilo said he wanted
to see the man that could look his
wife in the face that had borne him
children, that could vote for whiskey.
The speaker was warmly applauded
at the conclusion.
Miss Leona Jamison is visiting her
uncle VIM. Jamison in our town and
the handsome young clerk at j. E.
Croft's in seen no more on our streets
after supper alone.
Miss Helen Wilson, of Blooming
ton, H., arrived here Saturday and
will spend several days with her
brother John II. Myers, of our town.
w. Ii. Martin who has been con-
fined to his bed for several days of
renting fever is convalescent.
Many of our citizens remained up
last Friday night until the extra pas
scngcr trains passed which were load
ed with Indians guarded by U. S.
Soldiers. They were being carried
to Florida where they are to be evil
lied, if not devoured by the Aliga-
tors.
Died, on the 18th inst. little Joe, in
FAINT son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bow
ling,
Think on the memory OF the child,
Now nesting in the Sayiour's arms;
Safe from the storms OF life so wild,
While angels court his infant charms. .f
RuCR
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

As the fall trade approaches the
business men should look around to
sec where they can spend their money
to the best advantage in
advertising, Considering the fact
thatthe KENTUcKIAN is now in its
eighth year, and the cheapest semi
weekly in the State, it must necessa-
rily have good circulation to sus-
tain it. The merchants who place
their advertisements with us lay
them before class of people who pay
cash for their paper and hence are OF
more value 10 an advertiser than
those who take paper on a credit
and never pay for II, or for any thing
else they buy. Our paper is largely
circulated in this and adjoining coun-
ties and those who patronize our col
umns will got value received for the
money invested. So bring in youl
advertisements.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
HOpkinsville Retail Market
Corrected weekly by MCKEE 4 co.

Corrected weekly by MCKEE 4 co.
FLoUR-Patent process, $500; choice xxx
best family, $3.50.
CORN MEAL-Unbolted, zoe; Pearl, or boted
S5c.
BRAN-I5c per cwt.
PROVISIONS. ~
Forks to lOc net; SC gross.
Bacon-Cloar sides, $ to lOc; hams, IS to l4c (;
Sugar cured, 1870; shoulders, s to &c.
Lard-Country, to lOc; snowflake, lOc.
GROCERIES,.
CoGee-Choice, Is 10 1870; prime, l2111 to lie.
sugar-standard graduated, "a to SIC; pow
dered, 10 to l2Kc; coffee A, ~ to Sc; rural c,
81 to Sc; extra c, 0 to ne; New Orleans,
6lc.
Molasses--35 TO zoe.
syrups-45 to SOC; kegs, l.6j
Salt-7-bushel barrels, sl.9O; 5-bushel, Sl.75
Soap-Per box, White Russian, {5.75; Blue In
dia, 1926; Irish, $3.50; S. b. $500.
{l.OO; BIB, light weight, $3.50. ri
Oysters-Per dozen, lib cans, full weigh,
Sl.lO; BIB, full weight, $500; In, light weight
sardines-X boxes, zoe; French, S5c; 4 boxes
loc; French, Csc; 1lboxes, Mustard, l63f to zoe
Nails-S.25 Id. s5c additional smaller size
Soda to 10;
Candles-ls to zoe.
Oils-Lard oil rs
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
A Special Compliment.
LIIcnderson journal of Feb. 10. 1856.

Henderson journal of Feb. 10, 1856.
DR.. Sherman is still in the city and
many patients from Henderson and
elsewhere are under his treatment
all of whom testify to his medical
skill. His reputation has become so
great that one of our ablest ministers
last Sunday morning, in making a
comparison applicable to his text,
spoke of the distinguished specialist
who came among us unknown and
unnoticed, and who, by his skill in
the treatment of numerous patients,
had worked himself high in popular
favor, and was now sought after by
the afflicted, seeing the benefit of his
professional skill. The sketch was
not overdrawn and we are glad to
know that many are availing them
selves Of this opportunity Of being
treated by specialist who has wide
experience in the treatment of diseases
of the blood, skin and nervous system.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
Consumption Cured

An old physician, retired from practice, hav-
ing had placed in his hands by an East India
missionary the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure Of
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma
and all throat and Lung Affections, also posi-
tive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and
all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands OF
cases, has felt it his duty to make 1t known to
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and Il desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free OF charge, 10 all who desire it, this re-
cipe, IN German, French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper, W. A. NoYRs, li9 Powers Block, Roches-
ter, MY.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
Wives! Mothers! DAUGHTERS |!

BE YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN
A lady who for years suffered tor
ments worse than death forom Uter-
inc Troubles, Prolapsus, Leucorrhoea,
Suppressions, &c. so common among
our Wives, Mothers and Daughters
and had despared of being cured, fin.
ally found remedies which complete
ly cured her, after all else had failed
Any lady can use the remedies and
cure herself, without being subjected
to a medical examination. From
gratitude she will send FREE receipts
Treatise and full directions sealed
Address with stamp.) Mrs. w. G
HOLMES, 65S Broadway, N. Y. (Namt
paper)
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
An Open Letter.

Mr.. UREY WooDsoN-Dedr Sir:
Please do me the favor to correct a
mistake which recently appeared in
the Messenger, and has been copied
in other papers of the District. There
is no trade between Mr.. LafToon and
myself concerning the raco for Con-
gress. Ny support Of him is prompt
ed from the purest motives. For
years he has been my warm personal
friend. lie has done me many acts
of kindness which I do not wish to
blazon to the world, and which l can
never forget without demonstrating
myself the meanest of ingrates. |
have never thought or expressed all
unkind word of his distinguished OPP
ponents. They are most estimable
gentlemen. 1t is with pleasure that
have always testified to their worth
and ability.
Yours truly,
j. II. POWELL.
l.. 1
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

We have passed through four hot
political contests this year and we
don't want any more politics for the
present. We are ready now to settle
down once more to the vantime bus
mess of country Journalism. If any
of you have mammoth pumpkins,
two-headed calves or three-legged
chickens to write up now is the time
to bring them in. We shall make
specially of that line for the next
three months.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
STOP WITH US.
1.-The AEikadO"

In addition to our premiums, list OF which
will be sent on application, We Yish to call
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D'Oyley Carte's English Mikado Company
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wrappers rs below series OF seven cabinet
portraits OF these artists, in character and cos
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Three Little Maids from school,"
Kate Foster. as, ....."Pittl-sing."
George Thorne, as. ........."."ko-Ko."
CourtIce Pounds, as. .."Nankl-Poo.'
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Fred Ellington, as ......."Pooh-Bah.'
Our price for these portraits Is twenty-five
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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
NO 1'HE W0MEN =!

Young or old, II you are suffering from general
debility Of the system, headache. hackache,
pain in one or both sides, general lassitude,
bearing-down pains In the abdomen, flashes OF
heat, palptauon OF the heart, smothering IN tho
breast, fanting sensations, nervous debility,
memory and appetite or weakness OF private
nature We will guarantee to cure you with
from lto9 packages Of the treatment. Asa
nlnrlne lnnic IL has no cnmal.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

The Frankfort Capital gives the
following list of gentlemen who have
been seriously spoken of for Gov
ernor:
Col. Thomas l.. Jones.
Hon. A. S. Berry.
Hon. William G. Owens.
Hon. John II. Harris.
Hon. Milton j. Durham.
Hon. Z. D. Standiford.
Hon. white Carpenter.
Gen. Simon B. Buckner.
Hon. G. A. G. Holt.
Judge j. II. Morton.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

Notwithstanding the cry of hard
times the people find time and mon.
ey enough to subscribe for the Ken
tuckian, and we continue to get new
subscribers every day. There are
still others who are in need of good
reading at cheap rate, to whom we
would like to send our paper. We
can give you more for your money
than you can get elsewhere, SO try
the Kentuckian.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
cRoFToN, Ky.
Sept. Goth, 1886.

sept. ZUtli, 1880.
ED. SOUTH KENTUCKIAN:
But little interest was taken in the
primary election hero Saturday. Nc
Kenzie and Laffoon each had their
friends at work, but no excitement
was gotten up. LafIoon carried the
precinct by eight majority.
Rev. Il. L. Crandal delivered his
farewell address 10 the people here
Thursday night. Tie has had charge
of the NJ. e. Church here during this
conference year and no man ever
went among strangers that made
more friends than he has. AT no
time has he ever tread upon the toes
of any christian and always held that
the "paue IN heart should see Cod"
matters not what denomination they
belonged to and should tho conference
deem it best to send him elsewhere
next year we wish him God speed IN
his work and take pleasure in COM
mending him to the community
where ever he may be sent.
Rev. j. w. Bigham delivered a lec-
turc on prohibition here Saturday to
a fair audience. lie is a forcible
speaker and fine reasoner he spiced
his speech with just enough of humor
to keep the audience unwearied
while he was giving them plain and
solid facts. He argued that drink
ing whiskey was like boy kissing
girl-when he once got taste of it he
never could be induced to quit. He
made a fine appeal 10 the colored vo-
tcrs who were present and showed
them that of all people on earth they
could least afford to vote against
prohibition; he asked them tovote
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
What the Rev. S. W. Boone, of the Cum.
berland Presbyterian Church, Says of
the Valuable Treatment Given him
by DR.. II. NJ. Sh erman

Hebbardville, Ky.
! suffered fouryears with bronchial
and throat trouble. l went under
DR.. Sherman's treatment last May
and have improved wonderfully ever
since, and recommend him to the af-
ficted. S. W. BOONE.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

Mr.. Mckenzie carried four counties
of the district over Mr.. Lafloon, but
Laffoon's four would have nominated
him in convention by one majority
1t looks like the fates had decrecd
that Polk should go back another
form
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

Coal oil Is to 2Oc; Turpentine SOC.
CANNED GOODS.
Corn, doz. 81. rs to l.50; Tomatoes l.2j to l 40
Pine apples 200 to $50; Pears $50; strawber-
ries 80; Blaolb berries l.5O Peaches 200 to $50;
Pickle, per gal. 10.
Cheesc-F Factory l2]S to 10; Young American
IS to 20; n. Y. Chedda l7I1to Nc.
Ricc-71S to s1Sc
Lemons Zoe per doz.
Oranges IS per doz.
Teas-Choice to Fancy CSC to LOO; Mixed to
good so to 75c,
Chewing Tobacco-Groenville 81 to Soc;
Grayely IS to SIC; stonewan As to SIC. Havana
Clippings for smoking s1S to lOc per package.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Blackcyed Peas s2.OOto 2.s5
Potatoes-Irish 75c; n. Y. State Early Roe'
$50 bbl.- l.20 bu.
Eggs 100.
WHISKY.
Nelson County Bourbon $500.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

The Committee of the Seventh dis
trict has declared Col. w. G. p.
Breckenridge the Democratic nomi-
nee for Congress without the formal
ity of a convention.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

Daviess and Mclean counties gave
Mckenzie all they promised him and
it is not their fault that he failed to
win.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

The cruel war is over now and let
us all clasp hands over the bloody
chasm and try TO forget the unpleas-
ant events of the canvass.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

Mr.. Laifoon's vote in the district
is about 5000 in a total of l4,0OO. lie
Is renominated but, by a minority of
the votes cast.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
NERVOUSNESS!

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TREATMENT. In hundreds of cases ono box
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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
FARM FOR SALE

Situated nine miles west OF Hopklnsville on
the Old Bclleview road. Contains 300 acres Of
well improved farming and timbered lands. a
good stream runs through the farm. The house
Is neat cottage with splendid orchard ada
cent and premises well improved. There v al
80 another good house on the place. n cOmforta-
bic frame cottage. For terms and particulars
apply at this office or to
july2O A. w. MEACHAM, Belleyiew, KY.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized to announce Hon. JAS. A.
MCKENZIE, OF Christian, as a candidate for
Congress- subject to the action OF the Demco-
racy OF the second Congressional District.
Election Nov. 1886,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-21

Nelson County Bourbon $500.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-10-21
Long sleep.

Eudoxie Adelouin, the sleeper of the
Salpetriere, has awake and from her long
sleep which was continued, without a
moments interruption. for nineteen
days. She had had slumber of fifty
days early in the year in the hospital
where she now is, and has been for
many years. While she was on both
occasions sleeping, relays OF medical
men kept watch by her bedside. Some
hours before her second period of SOM
Violence ended she showed great
nervous agitation, often started, and
had Intern tten fits of trembling. She
at length opened her eyes in the midst
of a burst of loud laughter, which con-
tinued for about ten minutes. During
that time she stared tixedly and APP
peared, although laughing hard, as If
under some painful apprehension,
Then she spoke as if she were address
ing her mother, who was not with her,
in an endearing manner, and on being
handed glass said she only saw her
mothers image in it. She has since
become quite cheerful, but seems to
have hardly any ideas except those
suggested to her by the doctors. Con-
trary to what is observed in most
hysterical subjects. the sense of taste
remains while she is under the in
fluence of suggestion. Thus if she is
given aloes, and told it is sugar, she
will swallow it, but make a wry face
to show dislike. If told to drink water
from a champagne glass, she shows
exhilaratiOn, and if a packet which DIR.
Vousin SAYS contains an emetic is put
into her hand she has violent fits of
nausea.--LORd0n NclCS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-10-21
PoItsh song-Blrd.

considerable interest was excited
at Kissingen, says the London World.
''by the presence there of young
Polish lady who possesses a remarkably
fine contralto voice, pure and even in
quality and of extended ran &c. Com
petent Judges predict a brilliant ca
reer for this lady if she could be in
duced to enter the musical profession,
and efforts are now being made to in
duce her parents to at least permit her
to study singing seriously, with a view
to her ultimate appearance in public.
It will be nothing short Of a calamity
to the musical world should a voice OF
such exceptionally rare quality be lost
to musical art. The young lady's pa
rents are rich one would almost be
pardoned for wishing that this were
not so. aud that there was necessity
for her earning a livelihood. But we
may possibly hear more of this gifted
LADY,