Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-16
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60 barns.t
Coal went up two cents on tn
bushol last week.
! w. A. Wilgus' dwelling house 1
for rent for 1889.
There were services at all tn
churches last Sunday.
| j. +. Pyle is slowly recovering
from a months sickness.
Mrs. A. w. Pyle, who was quite
sick last week, is much better.
The Bayse-Davis Company is play
ug a weeks engagement in Clarks
vile.
Thirty-six tickets were sold at this
point for the excursion to Evansville
last Saturday.
The Court Of Claims met yesterday
and will be in session to-day, and
probably tomorrow.
A couple of negro boys engaged in
a flsticuff at the depot Saturday, and
one of them was badly used up.
Jno. w. Cooper has returned from
the hospital in Louisville, much i'm
proved. He is now in Trigg county.
A centenarian by the name Milly
Wallace was buried last Saturday.
She is said to have been 1913 years old.
Thos. Ryan, conductor on one of
the local freights, while unloading a
grain drill Saturday had one of his
hands badly mashed.
Anthracite stoves are coming moro
and more into general use every year.
The local dealers have already had an
unusual run in base burners.
B. w. Kennedy increased his yield
of wheat last season Is bus. per acre
by the use of National fertilizer
bought Of d. A. Tandy.+
Prepare for a long, cold winter. A
thick shuck on the corn ear is about
as good prognosticator as the goose
bone of the Louisville Times, or any
thing else.
A protracted meeting was COM
menced at Old Salem Church, in this
county, last Sunday. The meeting
will be conducted by Rev's. Forgy
and Lackhardt.
The show windows of the corner
store room of NJ. Frankel & Sons pre-
sent q beautiful appearance. The
dressing is the work of Mrs. Holland
and is very artistic. u
A. II. Wilson, P. ]. Tate, Ferd
Schmitt, Jackson Tate, left yesterday
for nut gathering "between the riv-
ers." The crop of nuts of all kinds is
very heavy this year.
The many friends of DR.. Fairleigh |
will regret 10 learn that his condition
is very critical, and that there is no
hope of his recovery. In fact, his
death may be expected at anytime.
Douglas Grange Hall, near Bell,
we'll be dedicated next Saturday.
A big time Is In store for all who
attend. A splendid dinner will be
served and every body is invited.
Jas. A. Boyd, Kelly Station, says
he increased his wheat crop Ia bus.
per acre by the use Of wheat fertilizer
bought ofD. A. Tandy, yet the croak-
ers say there is no money in farm
ing
Don't forget next Saturday. Several
parties have been securing contribu-
lions during the past week for raising
a pole, and thus far have been very
successful. 1t is safe to say that the
necessary amount viii be raised.
Mr.. p. A. Cushman brought to this
office last week, four of the largest
apples we have ever seen. They are
Of the "Kentucky King" variety, and
are beauties. The four weighed just
3 pounds and nine ounces. Who csn
beat It?
The pavement In front of the con-
fectionery at the corner Of Railroad
and Ninth streets is in wretched
but 1t is hoped that our
efficient street superintendent, John
A. Twyman, win soon have 1t re-
paired.
Mr.. w. s. Wilson, of Belleville,
Illinois, returned home last Sunday.
Mr.. Wilson is a brother-in-law of DR..
II. M. Fairleigh, and is Superintend-
emit of the Cairo Short Line Railroad.
Mrs. Wilson is still at the bedside of
her brother.
DIR. e. r. Cullom, of Gracey, has
been employed by the L. Il N. Com
pany as surgeon. lie will operate
between GAINESVILLE and Princeton.
This will not interfere with his home