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The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
ABOUT THE COMMON
SCHOOLS.

Perhaps no county 10 this part of
the State possesses so many good
schools as does Ohio county. And
surely no county has an abler or
more progressive set of teachers and
school officers. The people of the
county year after year give more at
tention to educational matters.
Nearly or quite all the schools for
the current school year have been
taught, and in all but few instances
splendid work has been done.
The Census Reports for the Dis
tricts are beginning to come in and
of course that means the teachers will
begin the usua, rush for schools. The
law provides that no contract shall
be made before the 1st of July and
until the New Board of Trustees has
been organized, but this does not pre-
vent the teachers securing promises
from the "hold over" Trustees and
through June to have 4 round with
the newly elected Trustee. So that
to all intents and purposes the ma
jority of the choice schools of the
county will be virtually contracted
for long before July LIST.
A large number of applicants are
expected to attend the earlier exami>
nations, viz: in June, July and Au'
gust. There are several teachers and
prospective teachers in the school
here and at Beaver Dam, and there
will be others from adjoining coun>
ties.
While the teachers will scarcely
reach the one hundred mark IN the
contest for the prize offered by the
State Board for the county making
the best showing 10 the examnnanoh
on the State Reading Circle work,
they have responded nobly and a
large number of papers are already in
and a few more are still expected.
Supt. Shultz has not yet determin.
ed the time and place of holding the
Institute, but the probabilities are
that it will be held in the latter part
of August, a time, which from expe-
rience, seems best adapted to the wants
Of the teachers
The outlook for the year in school
matters is very Astteing and indica-
tions point to a very prosperous
school year.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

Mr.. and Mrs. d. 4. Ward visited
friends aud relatives in No Creek
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss George Pirtle who has been
visiting friends and relatives n
Spring Lick for several weeks returned
d to her home last week.
Mr.. T. P. Carson, Heflin, spent
Sunday afternoon in this neighbor-
hood.
Mr.. George Seibert visited friends
in Mt Vernon neighborhood last Sum
day.
DIR. J. R, Pirtle, Hartford, spent
Sunday with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hickey spent
Saturday and Sunday with his par>
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Hickey Ada
burg.
Mr.. c. Allen and family attended
the birthday dinner given to Mr.. ].
A. Park and Mr.. Hardin Ragland,
Clear Run, last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T. Mcdowell
spent Sunday in this neighborhood
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Pr
tie.
Quite a crowd OF young people frC m
this community attended the singing
given by Mr.. T. S. Allen Of WASH
ingtou neighborhood. Those who went
were Messrs. George Seibert, James
Gray, Marvin Leach, Robert Hager-
man, James Allen, Henry Pirtle and
Alva Carter. Misses Georgia, Flora
and Nora Coppage, Georgia and Mat
tie Pirtle and Cora Allen. They report
a pleasant time.
Mr.. J. S. Allen is at work for his
grandfather, Mr.. T. S. Allen, Of
Washington neigborhood.
Mrs. Nancy King, Of Hartford,
spent last week with her son, Mr.. D.
w. King.
Miss Matte Pirtle and Master Hen
ry Pirtle spent Saturday night with
Miss Cora and Master Jimmie Allen.
ToUcH.ME NOT,
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
The Ea.Ier y oulh CompnnIon.

Among the many attractive and hand
some Faster numbers so popular
among readers OF magazines aud pa
pers, The Youths Companion excells
appropriateness t. the season an / in
the exceptional quality Of its reading
matter.
"The Story of a Statute" " by the
Marquis OF Lorne, prepared for The
Companion in collaboration with the
Princess Louise, is an article of rare
interest "Dorothy's Easter" and
"A Corner in Eggs" are two typi-
cal Easter Stories we'll worth twice
reading. "The Romance of a Shoal, :"
an adventurer story by w. Clark Rus
sell, would be hard to duplicate.
Each OF the entire collection of sto-
ries deserves special mention, and
with the miscellany, poetry, etc,
collected in this one issue is worth
the price Of the paper for the entire
year.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

Only seven weeks remain of our
school, the students are awakening
to the realization of this fact and are
putting forth their best efforts to ac-
complish something in the great field
oflearning.
Mr.. Alphonzo Rogers, Prentis, KY,
was a welcome visitor at X Tuesday
morning.
Mr.. A. NJ. Smith visited his home
Saturday and Sunday.
DR.. A. F. Stanley. a former stu
dert of the College, was with us We'd
nesday afternoon.
We are glad to have Miss Ella Her
ring with us again, after an absence
OF several days, on account of sick
ness.
Prof Shultz made a very enthusi-
astic talk Wednesday at X to the stu
ents that are inclined to neglect their
duties.
The Hypatians say that the Alexis
andrians should not lose their notes, If
they want to keep theirentertainment
a secret.
DIR. Alexander has been a victim OF
la grippe this week.
Prof Foster says that he feels much
better since the coming Of spring, we
are sure that he looks much better.
A class in Kentucky History has
been organized. 1t is under the man
agement OF the members composing
same. DAPHNE.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

OF George W. Carter;grandfather was
born Jan. 80. 1919, died April 7, 1895
Of la grippe.
Dearest father thou hast left.
Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But tbs God that has bereit us.
He can our sorrows heel.
We shall meet again dear father
In brighter CLINE than this;
Where the anguish of this world Of
Is lost III deathless bliss.
Father thou art now at home
Among angels fair above;
Yet below thy children must roam,
Till summoned by his love.
He's crossed the troubled river
That lies betwixt us and heaven;
To him a robe OF whiteness
A golden crown is given.
A light from our household is goic,
A voice we loved is still;
A place is vacant in our hearts
That never can be filed.
But, is he deadl No, no, he livesl
His happy spirit flies
To heaven above and there remains
The long expected prize.
o, thou who driest the mourner's
eyes,
How dark this world would be,
Did we not know our father dear
Was only cal led to Thee.
ALBERT ACTON.
Sulphur Springs, KY.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

Special from Washington to Tues
days Cour er-Journal says:"The Eliz.
abethtown postofice fight has ended
in the appointment to-day of Frank
Joplin to succeed Mrs. Helm, whose
commission expired early last Janu-
airy. The Courier Journal correspon-
dent stated just after the adjournment
of Congress that Joplin would be re-
appointed as the President had In the
first instance made the appointment
in good faith and did not like the
stories in circulation, that he was a
party to an inconsistent act. It is
thought here that the charges against
Mrs. Helm cut much figure and in
the opinion OF some it would have
been better for the friends OF the new
Postmaster if they never had been
made.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

Piedge"-Prof VIM. Maple. Address,
"Faithfulness to Committee Work.
John Ruby, "Relation Of Pastor to
Society"-Rev. J. P. Hicks.
EVENING SESSION.
Victor Gates presiding. Opening
meeting, 1.-THE Christians Influence
upon Everyday Associates"--W. G..
Newton. Question box. Consecra-
ton meeting-K. Ryan.
MONDAY THE 18TH.
10 O'Clock a. m. State Missions
Rev. b. +. Watson.
]. r. CRAWFORD,
WILLIS SMITH, Com.
w, S. WrNKLRR,
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
PreshY,erY az Reda.

The following is the program Of the
Presbytery of the Cumberland Presby-
terian Church which couvenes at Be
da, KY, on Saturday, April 10, 1895,
at II o'clock;
IIa Opening sermon by the
retiring Moderator, Rev.W II. Brown
ing. Organization, &c. Recess till
2:3o p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Miscellaneous business, Preaching
in the evening at 1880. Sermon by
Rev. Willis Smith on Temperance.
SUNDAY THE I4TH.
Sunday School mass meeting at9;3o
a. m.-Rev. Mr.. Hicks, of Livernore.
presiding. II o'clock a. m.-Sermon
by Rev. b. T. Watson. Sacrament
administered by Rev. W. S. Winkler.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Christian Endeavor Rally-E. NJ.
Hackett presiding. Address, "rhe
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
RepubIIcan Convention.

The Republicans of Ohio county
are called to meet in mass convention,
at the Court House in Hartford KY.
Saturday May 18th 1895 at oneo'clock
p. m. to select delegates to attend the
Republican State Convention, to be
held, to nominate candidates for Gov
enor, Lieut.. Gov, Attorney General,
Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasur>
er, Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, Register of Land Office, Com
missioner OF Agriculture, at Louis
vile KY, May 29th, 1895.
Also to select delegates to the First
Railroad Commissioner District, con-
vention to be held at louisville KY,
May 29th 1895 to nominate a candi-
date ior Railroad Commissioner for
said District.
By order OF the County Executive
Committee. E. ID. GUFFY, Ch'm'n.
w. A. GIBSON, Sec'y.
April sd 1895.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

In view of the light rainfall during
the past eleven months, and the fact
that April is well on and still the
long drouth is unbroken, farmers are
becoming apprehensive, lest this too
may be a dry year. There is yet,
however, plenty of time for a very
wet crop year. The dry year of 1854
and 1874 were followed by the wet,
though excellent crop years of 1855
and 1875. The present year of 1895
will no doubt fall into line and es-
pecially is it likely to be year of
abundant crops.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

That England's policy of seizing
the property or territory of weakerand
almost defeDseless Nations, is dis,
grace to Christian Civilization, is a
matter of history. Her seizure of
Venezuelan territory and refusal to
arbitrate upon fair and honorable
terms is but one more incident in a
long line OF international robbery and
bad faith in which England has play
ed part. This policy is never at
tempted to be practiced upon any of
the great powers, except IN the most
stealthy manner and when she shows
her hand and is met face to face by a
power equal to her own she is always
more than willing to arbitrate. Not
so with Nations like Venezuela. 1t
is high time Uncle Sam was putting
a practical phase upon the beautiful
Monroe Doctrine, by informing
Great Britain that her interference
in the affairs of American Countries
must cease. When the British lion
hears the scream of the American
eagle he always knows to tuck his
tail securely between his legs and
skulk away. Let the eagle scream.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

Mr.. b. D.RINeo,o of this city,who is
a memberof the State Board Of Equil-
ization now in session at Frankfort,
writes to the Herald 10 which he un-
intentionally gives the Wilson.G Cor,
man Senate Bill a ringing slap. He
says "Hard as times undoubtedly
are in the agricultural counties of the
State, these are blessed in comparison
with those sections which have been
depending upon manufacturing and
other interests"
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

The Court yard, fence and outs
buildings are in very bad state of
repair and the Court House itself
begins to badly need painting and
other improvements. A liberal ap-
preparation for these purposes on the
part of the Fiscal Court would meet
the approval OF all progressive citi'
zens of the county.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
Obituary.

George L. O'Bannon, the subject Of
this sketch, was born November 20,
I84o, in Ohio county, Ky, and was
raised on a farm. first knew him
as a farm boy and then as soldier.
He joined the army in 1861, in Goa.
18TH KY Infantry, and at the battle
of Ft Donelson was given charge Of
the flag by Col. MeHenry and he car
ried it in many hot contested battles,
with honor to himself and credit to
the regiment. He was loved and res
spected by all his comrades. He re-
ceived a wound which gave him a
great deal Of trouble at times. He
was mustered out OF service in lS6s.
returned home and on January 10,
1867 was married to Miss Sara A.
ewart and they raised 5 children, 4
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

A FEW years ago the Democrats
were shouting themselves hOarse for
"change" in the administration of
the National Government. The Re-
publicans now think Kentucky needs
a "change" and seeing that what is
sauce for thegoose is likewise saucetor
the gander, these "cbange" loving
Democrats should fall into line and
help to turn the Kentucky "rascals
out"
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

On Saturday night Mr.. Jones, a
member of the Arkansas Legislature
and Governor Clarke, had an alter
cation, in which each tried to drown
the other in saliva. Jones first spat
in the Governors face and then the
latter enmitted mouthful of guber-
material saliva in return. The Gov
e1nor drew a pistol but parties inte-
fered and the row was stopped.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

The Beaver Dam saloon men are
talking of cOntesting Wednesdays
election. Hartford's saloon men
contested because they did not have
ballots enough and the Beaver Dam
folks will contest because they didn't
have voters enough. These saloon
men are hard to satisfy anyway.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
Facts About Rentueky's Common
schools.

AAHWaA AANAAAANaa
schools.
(Supt. Thompson's Report
Five hundred and sixty school hou-
ses were builtin thetwo years preced~
ing June 80, 1898.
The average annual State Fund is
81, sos ,3oS; local fund, raised by taxa
tion, $S34,11S.
The school census (6 to ao) in 1871,
numbered $50 ,o36;in 1898 it was TOO, :
7SS.
In 1871 to 1890, the average daily
attendance was 80 per cent,o census;
in 1898 it was 3s per cent.
White districts in 1898 numbered
$500; colored, !, 100; total, s,oo5.
Nearly every county library for
Teachers, some of the collections of
books numbering 900 to 700 volumes.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

Nh. B. F. Afford, Surveyor of
the Port of Louisville has brought
two $5O,OOO damage suits against
Mr.. j. w. Bent, whose wife recently
died of poisoning, which Mr.. Bent
has insinuated was planned by Mr..
Afford.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

Simply apply "Swayne's oint-
ment. No internal medicine requir-
ed. Cures tetter. eczema, itch, all
eruptions on the face, nose, &c. ,leav-
ing the skin clear, white and healthy.
Its great healing and curative powers
are possessed by no other remedy.
Ask your druggist for SwAYNE's
OINTMENT. "a Tyr.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
Goods Located,

Information reached the sherift's
office yesterday afternoon that part
Of the goods stolen from Skillman' S
store at Pleasant Ridge had been lo>
Gated says the Owensboro Messenger.
Sheriff Mu llican and Deputy Lyman
Pierce went to the place Indicated,
and just before dark came across the
property concealed in a hollow log
on Reuben Gray's farm. They found
a new saddle, some harness. some
canned goods and other articles, which
were identified as part Of the goods
taken from Skillman's store. It will
be remembered that Reuben Gray
and Veatch Earl were indicted by the
last grand jury for the burglary, and
the finding of the goods on Gray's
place is believed to be important evil
dence against them. Gray and Earl
are out on bond and their case is to
come up at this term of court.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

The Supreme Court has just de-
cided that so much of the Income Tax
Law as levies taxes upon incomes
arising upon rents and State, County
and municipal bonds is unconstitution
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

If the average man we're as econ
Omical in prosperous as in adverse
times he would die rich instead Of dy-
ing Door.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

LocHIEL PAYNE killed his brother,
William, near Knottsville, Davies
county, Tuesday with fence rail.
They quarrelled over a hen,
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

The long drouth in Nebraska was
broken Saturday and Sunday by
heavy falls of snow and rain. The
farmers are rejoicing.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
STATE SENATOR.
are authorized to announce
REPRESENTATIVE.
BEAVER pAM, thou art blessed

SPAIN continues to send troops to
Cuba to assist in putting down the
Rebellion.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
Castoria.

"castoria is so well adapted 10 children that
recommend Il as superior to any prescription
known to me" ..
III SO. oxford ST., brooklyn, n. "
"our physicians In the cbiidren's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence In their outside practice with castoria'
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, ye, we are free TO confess that the
merits Of castoria has won us 70 look with
favor upon H."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DisPENsARy
Boston, Mass.
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pes.
urray Street, New York City.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

SINCE spring has opened up wrok
has begun on the streets of the town,
but not before it was needed.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

The fact that Hoods Sarspariila,
once fairly tried, becomes the favor
ite spring medicine, speaks volumes
tor its excellence and merit.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

Rev. C. J. Bean will in a few days
have the new Office by the CONNER
cial Hotel completed which will be
occupied by Attorney ]. p. Sanderfur.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

"A Musical from the String Band"
was the announcement made to Mrs.
Spalding's gnests last Tuesday even
ing My, the pleasure anticipated,
which was fully realized in the ele-
giant hospitality OF our hostess. and
Miss Morton as accompanist. To say
that the Terpsiehorean goddess was
irresistible may well be imagined.#."
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
Nervous people

And those who are all tired out aud
have that tired feeling or sick head
ache be relieved of all these symp-
toms by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which gives nerve, mental and bodi-
ly strength and thoroughly purifes
the blood. 1t also creates a good ap-
petite, cures Indigestion, heartburn,
and dyspepsia.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
What is
'I|''4!!I!,:i''S'!';::'I7'sl;1Z:I|

Castoria Dr. Pitchers prescription for Inans
and Children IL contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. It is harmless SUBSTITUTE
for ParegOrc, Drops, Soothing syrups and Castor OIL
Tt "a Pleasant Its guarantee is thirty years use by
Millions of Mothers Castoria destroys Worms ana alays
fevershness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd'
cures Darrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and hauency'
CastOra assmilates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural Sleep Cas-
toria Is the Chldren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

Messrs. George Tilford, ceralvo, r.
P. Taylor. olaton. chas. Wilson,
Cromwell, were in town Wednesday.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
Castoria.

"castoria Is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of It's
good effect upon their children"
DR. G. c. Oscoon,
Lowell, Mass.
"castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day Is not
far distant when mothers will consider the
real Interest Of their children, and use castoria
instead Of the various quack nostrums which
are destroying their loved ones, by forcing
opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other
hurtfui agents down their throats, thereby
sending them TO premature graves"
DR. J, II. KiNcHRLoE,
Conway, Ark.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

Rev. B. T. Watson, State Mission
airy will preach at the c. P. Church
tO-night.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

81 THE old maxim has truly said that
it is, indeed, an Ill wind that blows
good to nobody. And while the
hard times have brought much of
suffering IN tbir train, the people have
been compelled to resort to methods
Of economy, which many will remem.
Der with profit. Especially is this
true of the farmers 10 the way of
feeding. Notwithstanding the very
light crop and the exceedingly hard
winter the majority of the farmers
have brought their stock through in
fair condition and are ready for
spring work. Necessity has compell-
ed them to save and utilize much that
in more prosperous years was wasted.
------.-
The vote on the saloon question in
Beaver Dam came of Wednesday
and the Anti,Saloon men carried the
day by a majority of 45. This was a
great victory for the cause. Had
Beaver Dam voted for open saloons
it would have given some pretext for
the saloon men here to harp upon,
but as Beaver Dam saw the light and
acted upon it, whisky stock in Hart
ford has fallen several points. Sure
ly the people of Hartford cannot be
so unwise az to vote open saloons
upon the county, when the whole
county is so strongly opposed to it.
The people Of Beaver Dam know a
thing or two. Aside from being 10
favor Of good order and peace and
against the disturbance and disorder,
which always follow saloons, they
have an eye to business. The people
of Beaver Dam well knew that to
vote open saloons upon the people,
who, in that section of the county, as
in all other sections, are unalterably
opposed to saloons, would be suicidal.
They well knew that to vote open sa.
soons in Beaver Dam would cripple
trade in every line and almost ruin
the excellent school that has been
built up there in the last few years.
Can the people of Hartford be so blind
as not to see their way clearly in this
matter? Vote open saloons in Hart
ford and you drive business from the
town and drive students from the
College to the townsthat will not have
saloons. Study the question well
before you vote for saloons in Hart
ed
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

DR.. T. J. Wedding and wife, Whites
Vile. were the guests OF Messrs. J. S.
K; and R R. Wedding this week.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
DenIe- the stnIentent.

Easton, KY, April 8.
see an article in your valuable
paper, clipped from the Owensboro
Inquirer, stating that there were peos
pie in this part of Hancock county
that were the verge of starvation, and
that the colored people were eating
horse flesh. I want to say that live
between Victoria and Lyonia and
that l know all the people in this
section of the county, and there is not
a colored man here, and besides we
have plenty to eat and it is not horse
flesh either. We always work our
horses and eat hog meat and beef We
also have very good land that we
raise our own corn and wheat and we
neither have to lend or borrow, and il
the Inquirer man wants to buy some
corn, wheat, hogs or young cattle,
and has the money, we can ship him
some Of the same. 1 have seen sew
eral pieces in the Owensboro papers
misrepIesenting us and want it un-
derstood that we have plenty Of
schools and churches and as good S
there are in Owensboro.
J. d. KEowN.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12
The Worlds Fair Tests
showed no baking powder
so pure or so great In IeaV-
ening power as the Royal

why MOI do 50 a. ones-pay your
subscription.
The Hartford republican., 1895-04-12

The csntsur Company TT Murray New York City.