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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Democratic State Convention.

The following is the call for the
Democratic State Convention:
"Resolved, That on June Is there
be held at each voting precinct at the
regular voting place in each county
and legislative district a convention
of the voters thereof at 2 o'clock p.
No., to select delegates to county
or Legislative district convention to
be held at the county seat, except
that in counties or cities composed of
more than one legislative district,
the delegates shall meet at some
place to be designated by the respec-
tive legislative committees, on Mon.
day, June II, at 2 o'clock p. M, and
at said county and district conven-
tons delegates shall be chosen to re-
present said counties and legislative
districts in state convention to be
held on Tuesday, June 25, at II o.
clock.
''The basis of representation on
the part of each precinct to said coun
ty and legislative district conventions
shall be one delegate for each fifty
votes cast for the Democratic elect
ors at the presidential election in
1892, and also one delegate for each
fraction over twenty-five votes so
cast; provided, however, that such
precincts as cast less than twenty We
votes for said electors shall be enti-
tied to one delegate.
"The basis of the representation
to the state convention from counties
and legislative districts shall be one
delegate for every 200 votes and each
fraction over 100 votes for the Dem
ocratic electors at the Presidential
election in 1892; provided, however,
that such counties as cast 100 votes
or less for said electors shall be emit.
tied to one delegate.
In accordance with the above the
Democrats of Crittenden county are
hereby called to meet at their respec
tive voting place, at 2 o'clock June
Is, to appoint delegates to the coun.
ty convention to be held at Marion
on the 18th.
According to the rule prescribed
by the State Committee each precinct
will be entitled to send the following
number of delegates to the county
convention:
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06

Hon. w. M. SMITH, Mayfeld, KY
DEAR SIR: Your favor of the 18th
instant is just received. Every Dem
ocrat in the Senate voted against the
silver bill as it was finally amended
and reported by the conference com.
mittee, because we believe it was
worse than the existing law. IF the
Farmers Alliance of Graves county
believes that this Republican measure
which substantially stops the coinage
of the silver dollar after one year, is
better than the Democratic law of
1878, they are of course entitled to
their opinion, but do not agree with
them.
When the original House bill was
under consideration in the Senate, !
voted to amend it so as to provide for
the free and unlimited coinage of the
silver dollar, and that amendment
was adopted. The House, however,
refused to agree to this amendment,
and then a conference committee was
appointed, which struck out free coin.
age entirely, and this lis the bill vo-
ted against. l send by mail all three
of the bills.
Yours truly,
j, G.. CARLISLE.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
The Banks Win.

Frankfort, KY, June 1.-The de-
cision of the Court of Appeals of the
bank tax cases was rendered today,
and in spite of the tips that had been
given out, it caused considerable sur
prise. People generally had come to
the conclusion that the court was still
undecided, when a full bench met
and handed in the decision, which was
written by Chief Justice Pryor and
assented to by Judges Eastin, Grace
and HazlerIgg, and in effect declares
that the banks have a vested right
under the Hewitt law, which requires
them to pay seventy-fve cents on the
800 of capital stock to the State and
relieves them of all county, district,
and municipal taxation. The result
is consequently favorable to the State
almost doubling its revenues from this
source, but is adverse to the counties
and cities, which will receive no taxes
from the banks. 1t will result in
bringing the total receipts of the State
Treasury from banks up to about
$3.50, 900 per annum, which will also
be paid tor last year, and will within
a few months go far towards relieving
the present financial embarrassment.
The minority opinion was written by
Judge Paynter, and signed by Judges
Lewis and Gufy, and holds that the
terms Of the original contract speci-
fed that it could be repealed at the
pleasure of the State, and that they
are sustained by decisions of the high
est State court and the Supreme Court
of the United States.
The bankers are in high feather
over the decision, while those who
hold the contrary view are depressed.
The latter declare that the action Of
the court will upset the State system
of taxation. One prominent attorney
went so far as to say that it was Sc
we're blow to the civil lib critics of the
people.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Important to Road Oyerseers,

In the circuit court last Tuesday
Judge Linn made an important rul.
ing which will at once dispell the pre-
vailing idea that overseers of public
roads are proceeded against by indict.
ment for neglect of duty. The stat.
utes now prescribe that prosecutions
under this head shall be by warrant
issued by the Judge of the quarterly
court, and returned before him and
disposed of. So the custom of work.
ing public roads just before circuit
court is useless one, as overseers can
be proceeded against at any time. Sc
look we'll to your roads, citizens, one
and all.-Cadiz Telephone.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
The Other Case.

William Willingham, who has fig.
ured in several fights and cutting
scrapes, near Sebree, and is the son Of
P. M. Willingham, candidate for the
Legislature from Webster county,
was arrested in Sebree Saturday and
taken to Dixon and jailed, on a war
rant charging him with seduction and
bastardy, preferred by Miss Melton,
who lives near Sebree. 1t seems on
last Saturday. the young girl gave
birth to a child while Willingham was
in Sebree gloriously drunk, probably
celebrating the event, when the sher'
id, thinking it was time for him to
take a hand, armed with a warrant
walked up and placed him under ar
rest and took him to the jail at Dixon
He was later released on bail, and
will be tried in a few days.-Sturgis
Ledger. -
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
1t May Do As Much For You.

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, Ill. d.,
writes that he had a severe kidney
trouble for many years, with severe
pains in his back and also that his
bladder was affected. He tried many
so called kidney cures but without
and good result. About a year ago
he began use of Electric Bltters and
found relief at once. Electric Bitters
is especially adapted to cure of all
kidney and Liver Troubles and often
gives almost instant relief. One trial
will prove our statement. Price only
6Oct for large bottle. At H. X,
Woods Drug Store.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
SHOT HERSELF.
Widow of the Late Senator Ma.
chen Commits Suicide,

On the 23d Of May Mrs. W. B.
Machen, widow of the late w. b.
Machen, committed suicide at THE
home OF her sister at Clinton. The
Clinton Democrat says:
Last fall, desiring to give her dau.
ghter Marjorie the advantages of our
schools, Mrs. Machen came to Clinton
and for several months before her
death she lived with her sister, Mrs.
Mollie Sublette. Ill health caused
her mind to give way, and during the
almost entire period of her residence
here she was afflicted with dementia of
more or less violent type. On ac-
count of the state of her own health
Mrs. Sublette found the care of her
sister serious burthen, and it was
decided that Mrs. Machen should 60
to Eddyville and spend the summer
with her son, Frank Machen. 1t is
thought that the invalid feared they
were going to take her to an asylum,
and that she forestalled them by tax
ing her own life. The pistol with
which she shot herself was a No. 38,
and she got it out Of her sons valise.
Besides her son Frank and daughter
Marjorie, she had other sons and a
married daughter, Mrs. Sayres, of
Montgomery, who visited her short
time ago.
1t was the purpose OF her son and
daughter to 60 with her to the sons
home in Lyon county on Thursday
and Mrs. Machen and her mother,
Mrs. Mimms, arose early to begin
preparations for the journey. Mrs.
Mimms is very old lady, but wai
busy about the house and gave but
slight heed to her daughter, who al
about five o'clock left the house and
went to an outbuilding in the rear Of
the premises. 1t was there she wal
discovered by her mother shortly after
FIVE, lying prone upon the foor,-ir
q faint. as the mother supposed, who
hurriedly summoned Frank to helE
his mother into the house. When the
poor frail body was lifted from the
floor it was discovered that a ball
from a 3S caliber pistol had ploughed
its cruel way from the temple to thu
long troubled brain and that death
must have supervened almost in
stantly.
The remains were taken to Eddy
vile, and laid beside those of Senator
Machen, who died in 1898.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06

A pretty good joke is told on a GER
tain candidate. He visited farm
house and sta. ted to walk up to the
door wnen an immense dog came boun
ding forward with every :manifesta-
ton Of anger. The candidate was
fleeing with railroad speed toward a
neighboring fence when woman ap-
peared at the door and called out:
1.-THE dog won't bite; what are you
running for?" The politicion did not
slacken speed for an instant, but as
he disappeared over the fence he yell.
ed, "Pm running for the Legisla-
ture. injury Ledger.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
KNIGHTS of Maccabees.

The State Commander writes US
from Lincoln, Neb., as follows: After
trying other medicines tor what seem.
ed to.be a very obstinate cough in
our two children we tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery and at the end of two
days the cough entirely left them.
We will not be without it hereafter,
as our experience proves that it cures
when all other remedies fail. Signed
F. w. Stevens, State Com.-Why
not give this great medicine . trial,
q it is guaranteed and trial bottles are
free ct II. x. Woods Drug Store.
Regular izs So and S1.0a
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
New Restaurant
New Confectionery |!

New Confectionery -
l have opened confectionery and
restaurant 2 doors south of Marion
Hotel. l have clean, complete
stock of all kinds, fruits of all kinds
etc, etc. My prices will be as low
as possible for the best grade of
goods.
A first class restaurant in connec-
ton with other business. j. .ches,
hot or cold and meals .lshed at
all hours. Everything neat and
clean. Come and see me. Don't
forget the place, 2 doors south OF
Marion Hotel. All kinds of nom
intoxicating summer drinks.
MACHEN WILSON.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06

Big Gut in Prices.

Having bought out the Geo. L.
Rankin stock of goods at Weston. /
am selling the old stock out regardless
OF cost. | have put in new stock of
goods and am selling them at rock
bottom prices and ask all to come and
see me. l have everything kept in
country store-dry goods, groceries,
farming implements of every kind.
You will find Mr.s.G. L. Rankin will
ling to wais on you and sell you goods
for cash at lowest prices, and make
a specially of Ohio sriver salt, which
am selling at 81 per bbl., Call and
see me before buying elsewhere.
Respy, E. H. PORTER,
Weston, Ky.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
If YOU OWE Us,

We now say to you with the kind
est of feeling, but IN all earnestness,
that we must have the money at once
1t will be entirely useless for any one
to any for more time, as it is impos-
sible for us to extend further accom-
mediation in thai direction. This is
no longer matter of friendship but
of absolute necessity and of business
with us. We must have the money
you owe us in order to pay our own
debts. Mr.. George NJ. Crider has
charge of all our notes and accounts
and he is instructed to pass no one,
but collect from all alike.
Prompt action on your part will
save you money.
Yours truly,
4w PIERCE & Son.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
WOOL CARDING.

The old reliable carder is ready
and doing the best of work; so bring
your wool and get it carded, for the
fifth pound toll or seven cents per
pound cash, and bring one pound of
grease for every eight pounds of
wool; and I do feel truly thankful to
my old patrons for all past favors,
though these times find me as thank
full as ever before. All work guar.
anteed. Respectfully,
s. j. Mitchell,
Salem, Ky.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
From the Cadiz Telephone)
Trigg County's New Courthouse.

however, in this city statues of Abra-
ham Lincoln, Chief Justice Marshall,
President Garfield, and Prof. Joseph
Henry. 1t is not unlikely that in the
near future steps will be taken to do
honor to the memory of James G.
Blaine, the statesman.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Last Call.

I have waited as long as l can and
have instructed my deputies to levy
on all who owe me taxes for the year
1894. Govern yourself accordingly,
for there will be no exceptions what
ever. Jno. 7. Franks. 8. @ O.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
Highest Of all in Leavenng Power-Latest u Govt Report
R&!a!!!!! R RskaRS
ABSOLUTELY PURE
A BIG DAY AT STURGIS.
Corner Stone of the New Col
lege to Be Laid.

From the committee haying the
matter in charge, we have received
the following:
We present you herewith pro-
gramme OF exercises for the laying OF
tie corner stone Of the college in Stul
gls June II, proximo. The intention
is to make it a memorable day and an
occasion of great interest.
We expect five hundred Masons t.
be present. The Grand Master of the
State will officiate in laying the stone.
All benevolent orders, Odd Fellows,
Knights of Pyihias, Knights of the
Golden Cross. are invited to be pres
emit. Several hundred children will
be in line and sing for the occasion
A chorus of one hundred adult voices
will sing the Hallelujah chorus from
the oratorio of Handels Messiah.
Warren's Band of Evansville have
been engaged. This is the famous
Band which took the first premium at
New Orleans when one hundred bands
competed for this prize.
Speakers of note from distance
will address the audience.
PROGRAMME:
/. Children.
2. Warren's Brass Band.
3. Benevolent Societies.
4. Speakers and Committees.
5. Chorus.
6. Citizens.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
1. praise God from Whom" etc.
2. Prayer.
8. "My Country IT'S of Thee"
4. Grafton.
5. Hallelujah Chorus.
6. Laying Corner Stone.
7. Music by Band.
8. Dinner.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06

Big lot of o. G.. doors and glazed
sash bought before the advance of
If you buy from US we will give you
the advantage Of old prices.
A. Dewey q Go.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-11
90e44oo PURE

The mixed train due here at II
in the forenoon met with an accident
yesterday and was delayed about
four hours. In turninga short curve,
Just this side of the Bradley meadows
engineer Ross discovered big rock
on the track but few rods ahead.
He shut off steam and whistled for
brakes but too late, the engine strik-
ing the stone, which would weigh
over ton, derailing and badly in
juring the engine and every car more
or less. Fortunately no one was in
jured. The passengers, mail and
baggage of the mail train, going
down were transferred and reached
Brattleboro on time, an engine com,
ing up for the purpose.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-11

Mrs. Florence Farwell is on the

Mrs. Florence Farwell is on the
sick list.
Mrs, Henry Hewes of Wlnhall,
who has been quite sick, is now bet
ter.
A. c. Hall brought into this office
this morning raspberry branch con-
tanning about twenty ripe berries.
Mrs. Charles Hoskins started this
morning for her home in Albany, n.
Y. Mr.. Martin Hoskins continues to
improve and is now out every day.
A woman in Winhall dislocated
her jaw, yesterday. This is the first
instance of the kind on record. No
wonder it took four men to go with
her to the asylum.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Walker are in
Ludlow this week. Mr.. Walker will
90 from there to Keene to look after
his patients there before they return
home.
Mrs. Will White, who resides on
the old Coy place in Winhall, was
taken to the Brattleboro Retreat
this morning, overseer Slade, select
man Kendall, DR.. Flandreau and
the husband acting as escort.
The Ladies aid society of the Bap-
tist church gave ten cent supper
Tuesday evening and Wednesday
evening Methodist ladies followed
suit-only they put up the supper
ante to % cents, entertainment
thrown in. Both were pleasant oc-
casions to those present.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-11
IN MENIORTAM.

The death of Mrs. Philena Thompson,
relict of the late Nathaniel Thompson,
which occurred at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. T. j. Jaquith, Oct 4th, was
notable one, inasmuch as she was the old
est peIso in town, and for nearly 20
years had been loved and honored men,
ber of the Baptist church in So London
derry, from which her funeral was held
the Sabbath following her death-and it
was most fitting it should be from the
house where she had for so many years
been to worship the God she loved. 1t
was her greatest pleasure and jov to at
tend Divine worship and just as long as
health and strength remained she was
found there, and her daily study was the
word of God. Her pastor, Rev. N. A.
Wood, spoke words CT comfort and cheer
to the mourning friends from text Sc
lected by her short time before her
death 81 am the Resurrection and the
life, and just tribute he paid to her es
tmable character as a christian woman.
There were many strong ties binding her
to earth-her love for home, children and
friends, being very great. sit is beau
tiful world' she said to ayoung friend
shortly before her death, Many COM
| forting words were spoken to those who
cared tor her, thanking them for their un-
fautering kindness and care, and asking
| God to bless tn, m, but what is their loss
| is her gain, .'For there is no night there
but one endless day."
She leaves five children: Mrs. Calvin
Wheeler, Winchendon, Mass, Mrs Ly
man Ellis, Everett, Mass, Mrs. Alfrc
Chase, Worcester, Mass, Gilman
Thompson and Ms. Thonas Jaquith,
Is grandchildren and two great grand
children Also three brothers, Sela of
Sterliug, Mass, John of Chesterfield,
n. IL. and Cyrus Buxton of Michigan.
She was born Nov. lst 1901 in Thomp-
sonburg, Londonderry, aud the most OF
her long life was spent near the spot
where she first saw the light.
Her pareats We're jonathan and Sa-
lone Buxton, who moved rom Smith
field r. L., in the year l79S. Dec. 29th
1925 she was united in marriage with
Capt Nathaniel Thompson, who die
March 10th 1888, since which time he
home has been with her daughter, Mrs
T. J. Jaquith, excepting five years at the
home of her son.
Had she lived till NV. lst shs would
have reached her oath year. T.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-11

A pleasant party of about fifty
persons convened at Mount Lake
Farm, by invitation of the owner,
Mr.. Frank c. Miles, Monday eve-
ming. The occasion was very en-
joyable and the entertainment in
keeping with Mr.. Miles we'll known
libers.ity and public spirit. The
Londonderry Cornet band was pres
ent and added largely to the pleas
ures of the evening by discoursing
upon the front lawn some choice Sc
lections.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-11

Joshua Martin isn't the Joshua
that made the sun and moon stand
still but like Nimrod he is mighty
hunter and death on the lynx tribe.
Another one of these is to be added
to his trophies-caught few days a.
go. This one measured from tip to
tip four feet 2 1-2 inches, stood twen-
ty inches high and weighed 10 pounds
f. c. Miles of Mount Lake Farm
secured the animar and will have him
set up to exhibit to his Boston
friends.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-11
Church Calendar.

BAPTIST CHURCH, REV. N. A. WOOD, Pas
tor.- Regular sunday services 10 AS, a. M; Sab
'lia.i.tSshool, T., m; Y. p s, c. f., p. m.
Mld-week service every Wednesday evening at
! 80. Sunday School Lesson class, at the par
sonage, every saturday evening at $50.
METHODIST CHUECH, REV. GEO. II. SIssoN,
Pastur-Regular Sabbath services at l0A5a. m.
aud cop. m. sabbath School Immediately after
The morning service. Epwouh League meets
at the vcsry every Tuesday evening at $50.
Glass meeting, at vestry, every Thursday eve
ming at $50.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-11

d. w. Fuller, of Canajoharie, n. Y.
says that he always keeps DR.. Kings
New Discovery in the house and his fam
lily has always found the very best resalts
follow its use; that he wouldnot be with
out il, i procurable. G. A. Dykeman,
Druggist, Catskill. n. Y, says that DR..
Kings New Discovery is undoubtedly
the best Cough remedy; that he has used
it in his family for eight years, aud it ha ;
never failed TO do all that is claimed for
it. Why not tly a remedy so long tried
and tested
Trial bottles free at Geo. G. Smiths
Drug Store, Regular size SOC and 81 90
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-11
Picked Up, Dished Up and Made Palata-
BILE for Sitter Readers.

il, A, Dudley and wife started
Wednesday morning for carriage
drive to Bennington.
Call at Mrs. Chase and Melendy's
for nice feather boa from 75cts. up
wards also for latest style jackets and
capes.
H. S. Taylor, formerly of the firm
Smith & Taylor, WAS in town
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cobb of East
Jamaica visited this week with Mr.,
Cobbs sister, Ms. Loren Kings,
bury.
Our neighbor, VIM. Albee, is going
to treat his house to a coat OF paint
this fall.
Rev. G. H. Sisson took trip
TO the northern part Of the state, this
week.
Rev. c. b. French of Grafton
will preach at the Baptist church next
Sunday, morning and evening.
A. l.. jenkins of Manchester De-
pot, who has been spending a few
da's on this side Of the mountain,
called upon friends in this village
Wednesday.
Engineer Ross is having bis resi-
deuce slated, Brattleboso parties do
ing the No.k, This is the second
house IN town 10 be treated TO spch a
roof.
Nelson I. Cummings visited in
Lcomins,er, Mass. last week, return
| ing Monday, Mrs, Cummings who had
been there for several weeks came with
him.
w G. Iamnson Of Mancbos,or who
advortisos WAGONS for sale in these col.
,,,py da.iro. re to saw tbat be hos a
Kew sill on hand and tbot he will sell
them at extremely low figures.
Il A Rrool,s advartisos to sall h;
noryonal nronartv Saturday the 10Th
solo 70 beo;n at ono o,cloct IN tho A.
tarnoon. shortly after This Mr., Brooks
will start for his new home IN Mich.
90,
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-11
A CARD OF THANKS.

We wish in this public manner to thank
those who assisted us in any way at the
time of the sickness and burial of our
dear mother. To the singers who rem
dered selections so beautifully. we would
extend our heartfelt gratitude, may
God bless you when you are called to
pass through like affliction.
The children of Mrs, N. b. Thompson.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-11

r. A. Flood a travelling printer
and Adirondack fisherman was
through here yesterday ON one of his
pilgrinages.
Mrs. Lizzie Pierce returned from
Weston last week and left FRIDAY
morning for BrattIeboro and West
minister.
j. II. Whipple of Manchester
Centre and party of ladies took q
carriage drive on this side the NOM.
tain, Monday, and made this place. i
call.