Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1897-12-17
LANCASTER.

rested Munk, Wade and frankie kav-
anaugh, all colored. on the charge Of
stealing turkeys in the country. The
trial is set for to-day.
Col. w. 5. Miller. of Knoxville. is
here mingling with relatives aud
friends. Mr.. Daniel b. Walker and
family have moved to Texas, and Mr..
j. /. Conn. Jr., aud family are prepar-
ing TO move To Missouri. They are
worthy people and commend them TO
the citizens wherever they may locate.
j. ID. Gulley will move back from Orr.
vile. o.. to McCreary. his native home
John Bradshaw. of Illinois. is visiting
his father, T. ". Bradshaw.
On Tuesday night masquerade par
~ was given by Misses Lou, Ida aud
Lillian Grant. A large crowd was pres
ent and a pleasant evening was spent
by everybody Familiar people were
disguised beyond recognition and, IN
some instances, the false-faces were an
improvement on the personal appear
ance Of the guests. When seen, on the
streets, they resembled that many
ghosts and looked like they had escap-
cd from u graveyard.
The most brilliant society event of
the season will take place in the pres
ence OF large crowd OF the elite OF
this community at the Christian church
at y. NJ. on Tuesday, Dec. Dist, when
Mr.. James Fleece Robinson, son OF \.
G. Robinson. and a proficient book
keeper ia the National Bank. aud Miss
Maude, the beautiful and attractive
daughter of Sheriff T b. Robinson,
will be united in the sacred bonds OF
matrimOny by Elders James l.. Allen
and George W. Gowen. The church
will be decorated, wedding march will
be played by Miss May Hughes, AID a
number Of attendants will be present.
Other bridal appointments will Toe men,
toned in due time. The contracting
parties belong TO two of the largest and
most influential families in this sec.
ton
DR.. II. +. Tuley. of Louisville, who
was sent here 10 attempt To locate the
cause of 30 much typhoid fever in this
city, has submitted a lengthy report, in
which he states that circumstances
point To several cisterns, a we'll and two
springs u containing impure and dan
gerous properties. He states that some
monia aud organic matter, some an eX-
cess Of chlorine aud albumenoids and
various other concentrations. He does
not attempt 10 locate any central point
OF infection, but makes a general state.
ment. He expresses the opinion that
typhoid fever will prevail here until a
proper water supply ana sewerage sys-
tenn is provided aud recommends the
establishment of water works, claiming
that water can be furnished from Dix
River &C cost OF $1,000 Those who
favor water works agree with him.
while some think that his report is
overdrawn, and that the facts do not
justify all his OF conclusions, while they
frankly admit that there are bound TO
be some impurities somewhere. An
other class is unwilling TO take issue
with the doctor and claim that, IL there
Is anything wrong, ii should be correct
ed, without stopping To count the cost.
The fight for the post-ofiice furnishes
the principal subject of conversation.
Any one, who has applied, will dis
charge the duties of the Office faithful
ly, but each having a strong following
renders II impossible TO even con. &c.
ture about the result. OF course each
one claims to have the winning card,
In the shape OF a promise, up his
sleeve, but never heard of deck be-
tore that could furnish three inviucible
cards, Of the same suit, at the same
deal. Besides this there is power be-
hind Congressman Davison's throne. as
Il is generally conceded that he has
extended to Gov. Bradley the courtesy
,f permitting him to name the post
here, as this is his home. This
being true, petitions should be sent to
he governor, and only those who have
been his friends need apply, and he
who has been the best worker In politi-
,al campaigns will likely be the win
Ia, a.. l,as ~ h.
plicants claim direct promise from
him, but it is difficult TO see how this
can be true as the governor is not like
ly TO place himself in such position.
The most equitable manner Of ADJUST
ing the matter would be to appoint the
applicant who is endorsed by MAORI
ty OF the patrons of the Office.
Gov Rradlav has the crit IN uttar