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Rev. J. M. Warren, OF Lewiston,
was pleasant caller In town, Tues
day.
Do not fail to attend the musical
ENTERTAINMENT at the M. X, Church,
next Wednesday evening, the 10th.
Admission oRly 10 cents.
George Conner has closed out his
Meat Market, ana will retire from
the business. Poor sales and poorer
collections are the reasons given for
his action.
If you are looking for bargains be
sure and see the bargain-table at the
store OF s. S. Claggett 1t is filed
with shoes, reduced from $500, $3.50
AMI 90, 90 to $3.50.
The Ladies of the Catholic Society
will serve supper at the w. r.. G.
hall, Thursday evening, May Goth.
Supper Csc, children is cents. Every
body invited.
For a short time you can get q
beautiful Chamber Set, free Of
charge, at the store Of Sailing,
Hanson B Go.
FOR SALE--John A. Love, on
section 20, in Center Plains town
ship, has a large, heavy team Of
work horses for sale, cheap, or ex-
CHI ange for lighter team.
The Nicholson g. Hanson Lumber
Co.'S. planning mill is crowded with
work. They are at present running
quarter of day extra daily.-Lew-
iston Journal.
Sheriff Chalker took an insane man
to the asylum at Traverse City, last
Friday. Mrs. Chalker accompanied
him to Walton Junction and made d
visit with her sister. They returned
Sunday evening.
wgight's Compound Celery
Nervins has no equal as a blood
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-06

strong individuality, with her
soul vested in the duties of her
position, administering her of
fetal obligations in an intelligent
manner, making such changes
as seem expedient and practical.
She is respected by all people
for her many virtues as a wo-
man, loved by the children for
her considerable kindness, and
held in grateful regard by the
teachers for her gentle assist
ance and earnest cooperation.
Her administration of the office
has been one of scholarly dignity
which will reflect credit upon
Christian county, and forward
the educational interests of the
whole community. She is, at
present, candidate for re-elec-
tion-having received the nomi-
nation by over 5000 majority
and the voters of this county can
no better subserve the interests
of their posterity than by return
ing Miss Mcdaniel to the posi-
ton which she now fills with dig
nifty, ability, and credit.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-06

In every city, large or small,
there are opponents of certain
avocations, whose lives stand out
in bold relief against the back
ground of humanity, and who
become a power in their commu-
nifty in their line of business.
Such men-in the parlance of the
end-of-the-century contingent
are termed CLUSTERS, a word
which, in it's fullest significance,
implies a man of ability, coupled
with the great American quality
The above cut represents just
such a type. Mr.. S. c. Mercer
is the junior partner of the firm
of Mercer & Mercer, prominent
Insurance, Loan and Real Estate
Agents, of Hopkinsville. Mr..
Mercer, Sr., retains an interest
in the firm, but the business is
wholly conducted by his son.
Beginning his business career
as a drug clerk, where he was
with J. S. Armistead,
and, later, with Hopper & Son,
he found the life too combining,
and decided to try the insurance
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-06
MERCER & MERCER.
Real Estate, Insurance and Loan
Agents.

Like father, like SON. is an
old and homely adage, but its
significance asserts itself in the
choice of an avOcation in the per-
sonnet of the above firm. 1t is
certainly a pleasure to make
prominent mention of a well-es-
tablished and thoroughly repre-
sentative house, and one which
has been identified with the real
estate interests of Hopkinsville
since 1891. Real estate men,
generally, bear the soubriquet of
CLUSTERS" and the above firm
are no exception to this enter
prising class. They are men
who are wide-awake, energetic,
and business-like, and are thor
oughly familiar with every piece
of property within their terri
tory. They carry on a general
real estate misunderstanding,
selling, and exchanging the same,
collecting rents, negotiating
loans, and taking full charge of
property for non-residents. They
represent the leading fire insur-
ance companies, both foreign and
domestic, a plate glass insur-
ance company; and have the
present agency for the follow
ing best-known fire insurance
companies eXistant, viz: The
Lyon, Mutual Fire" "Mer-
chants Continental" Omitted
States" "Fire, Greenwich" and
Scottish Union National" They
are prepared to make loans on
all improved and unimproved
city property, and on improved
farm lands. Their books con-
tain lists of some very desirable
property, both business and res
idential, for sale or rent; also,
acre property and farms.
The individual members of
the firm are S. f. Mercer, Senior
and Junior. They have had eX-
tended eXpe lance, and are re-
garded as reliable authorities
upon present and prospective
values. Those intrusting their
interests to their charge. or deal
ing through them, will derive adj
vantages from the connection.
Parties having money to loan on
good real estate collateral can
place it at a good rate of interest
through Mercer q Mercer.
They have 1877 acres of land,
divided off into lots, upon which
they will build, to order, any res
idence or business block, pro-
vided the length of lease will JUS
tify it. They are extensive
property owners, having blocks,
residences, and Offices of their
own to rent, while doing a large
outside rental and real estate
business.
Mr.. 5. f. Mercer, Sr., is a ma
tive of Pennsylvania, and like
her best sons is sturdy, upright,
and industrious. He settled, af-
ter coming South, in Nashville,
Tenn, where his son and part
ner was born, and while there
published the State paper. He
came to Hopkinsville twenty-five
years ago.
Mr.. Mercer, Jr., is a member
of the Odd Fellows, and is an en-
terprlslng business man, and
was, last year, Secretary of the
Christian Union Turnpike Co.
Both father and son enjoy the
respect and esteem of all friends
and neighbors, and as public
spirited citizens are entitled to a
space in this review of her rep
resentative men.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-06
MISS KATIE MCDANIEL.
Christian COunty's Ultra.POpu.
lar School Superintendent.

Upon the ability with which
our school system is managed
depends the perpetuity of our
popular government, the perma-
nency of our institutions, and
the preservation of our social
and political autonomy. Miss
Mcdaniel, the incumb bent of the
the above office, is striving to ac-
complish the most good for the
general welfare, by placing the
public schools of Christian coun-
ty upon the most approved basis
contemplated by our modern
methods of instruction and disci-
pine; and in her laudable enter
prise should receive the hearty
support and cooperation of all
progressive teachers and the
public as well.
Miss Mcdaniel was born in
Christian county, this State. She
received her early education in
the public schools of this city,
finishing her course of learning
in the well-known South Ken
lucky College of Hopkinsville,
from which she graduated, with
the first honor, in the class of
80.
After teaching six months in
Alabama, and fifteen months near
Bennettstown, in this county,
she taught for twelve years in
this city's graded schools, nine
years of which time she was AS
sistant Superintendent and Prin-
cipal. She began with the sixth |
grade and passed through the
various departments; which !;
practical experience strength !
ened her theoretical ideas as to
the system upon which our pub
lie schools should be conducted.
Her popularity as teacher, in
this section, was established be-
yond perddventure when in 1891,
she was the successful contest
ant for a prize offered by the
New Era to the most popular
teacher in the county; she hav-
ing received more votes than all
other competitors combined.
The prize consisted of months |
visit to Dawson Springs at the
expense of the New Era.
Her faithful and valuable SER
vice in the schOol-roOm and her
modern methods as an educator
won for her election to the office
of Superintendent in the fall of
1898, with a majority of 1000
over the best Superintendent the
county ever had, at that time,
and a very popular man. She
assumed charge of the Office in
1894, and since that !
time her record has been one of
industry and fidelity.
Miss Mcdaniel has visited every
school in the county, each year,
it possesses 145 schools,
a greater mum Der than any coun-
ty in the State, except Pulaski.
She has held Educational Assoc
Citations at different points in the
county, and aroused interest and
thereby. Her Off
cial reports to the Fiscal Courts
have been highly praised, and
those to the State have been COM
plimented by both Democratic
and Republican State Superin-
She is Treasurer of
the Kentucky Educational Assoc
citation, and was honored by al.
place on the program at the State
meeting, both last and this year.
She was placed upon the Com
mittee on Resolutions at the
Green meeting, all of
which speak in high terms of her
share in the estimation of the
public and her co-laborers.
Miss Mcdaniel is a lady of ;
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-06
CITY BANK OF H0PKINSVILLE.
Fifth in Point of Financial Rat
ing in Kentucky.

In writing a resume OF COM
munity, its advantages and re-
sources, development and pros
perity, it would be unWlSe to
neglect the features that give it
prominence in the commercial
world, and which speak in no un-
certain tones of it's conditions of
finance and wealth. From no
other source can the public look
for this evidence, 50 essential,
than the banking institutions of
the city. In this connection, we
are pleased and proud to mention
the reliable, substantial and we'll
managed City Bank of Hopkins
vile, which has stood the storms
of financial panics and depression
without flinching, and has so
thoroughly looked after the well
fare of its depositors, that it has
won the confidence of all. This
creditable institution was es-
tablished in 1880. Their build
ing is solid and substantial one,
and is conveniently fitted for a
banking institution, fortified by
the usual bank vault which con-
tainS a time-loCk safe, having
thatmost desirable Moslcr patent
screw door the latest and best
invention for the protection of
safes. The directors of this
bank have secured everything
that modern ingenuity has con-
tributed towards the security of
the funds in their charge.
This institution is State Bank
and has a capital stock of 500 900
and surplus fund of $4,000,
and, considering its capital stock,
have a greater surplus than any
other bank in the city, and, in
this regard, ranks fifth in the
whole State of Kentucky. The
officials are r. b. Long, presi-
dent and w. ". Tandy, cashier.
The correspondence of the bank
is with the acknowledgements
Bank and the First National
Bank, of New York City; the
Bank of Commerce and the First
National Bank, of Louisville,
KY, and the Fourth National
Bank, of Nashville, Tenn. The
large business of the Bank is
transacted like clock-work, and
all are courteous and attentive to
their special work. The capital
and surplus of this Bank is more
than ample to protect its de-
positors.
Mr.. f. B. Long, the President,
has been with the Bank since its
inception, and has passed through
the various gradations - first
cashier, then yicc-prcsident, and
now president. Personally, he
is a man of sterling integrity, a
deep thinker, ShrcWd inancier
and in every way adapted for his
calling.
Mr.. w. II. Tandy, its present
courteous cashier, has been with
the Bank for ten years, and fully
understands every detail of it's
business. He is prompt in dis
charging and eXacting all bust
ness obligations, which is the
most essential qualification of a
safe and successful banker. He
is President of Hopkinsyille Gas
Co., and identified with various
public enterprises.
This bank loans money, sells
exchange and transacts a gener-
al banking business. The sol
idty of the concern is unques-
toned many quarter, and all over
the "Blue Grass" State, has the
of being safe de-
pository for the peoples money.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-06

business. After serving an APP
premiership with Calls & Co.,
Insurance Agents of this city,
he formed partnership
in the insurance business, ,
which was established in
Hopkinsville, in January, 1889.
His partner having defaulted
and absconded with the funds of
the insurance companies repre-
scented by them, Mr.. Mercer
came to the front and made good
the loss to the companies, thus
establishing their former good
opinion of his honor and lnteg-
rity.' He then resumed business
in partnership with his father,
under the present firm name.
Mr.. Mercer, Jr., is recognized
in Southwestern Kentucky as
one of the very best local insur-
ance agents, operating in Ken
lucky and Tennessee distinc-
ton by no means trifling, in a
territory which contains many
typical CLUSTERS" He com
mands the infinite respect of his
fellow-townsmen, who realize the
benefit he is to their city. He is
a strictly up-to-date insurance
agent - operating wholly and
purely on scientific principles
fearless in the discharge of his
official obligations, even where
personal financial loss is involv-
ed. On different occasions, he
has been known to cancel, and,
again, refuse to renew insurance
policies which he deemed hazard
Gus; or where he apprehended
improbable results. Subsequent
fires, in these same quarters,
disseminated the wisdom of his
action, as he thus saved his Com
pany thousands of dollars, and
earned for himself their graft
tude and increased confidence in
his judgment in such matters.
He is energetic, sagacious, con-
servativc and philosophical to
a high degree. He is interested
in many public enterprises, and
all that tends to promote the
wealth and prosperity of Hop
kinsville. 1t is of such men that
live, progressive cities are made
men who keep the pulse of
business thrObbing at fever-heat
and who are ever on the alert
and ready to respond to duty.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-06
CLARK & DUNCAN.
HOpkinsviIIe's Popular TailOrs
Ninth Street.

There are those IN this world
who try to cry down the hOmely
proverb, and strive to relegate it
to the past, as of too ancient for
nation for this fin de steele age
but, a modern philosopher
says: proverbs are the crys-
talized thought of centuries; they
tell in line, what pages would
conceal; we could not do without
them" One of the truest of
these adages is penny wise and
pound foolish"-and the author
of this condensed wisdom GER
tainly must have had in mind the
man, who to save (?) a few "pen-
nies,' buys "store clothing;"
when, for a little more money,
he could secure a stylish, we'll
fitting suit made by a frst-class
tailor of goods which will not
fade-and are the product of the
best weaves of the world.
Clark & Duncan, the gentle
men whose names head this
sketch, are largely responsible
for the fact that Hopkinsville,
to-day, is conspicuous for the
taste and style displayed in the
attire of it's citizens.
Their excellent tailoring es-
adjustment is conveniently locat-
Ell in the Hord Block on 9th street,
and their energy and skill have
brought their business to a
high grade of perfection. Their
shop is one of the finest of it's
kind in Southern Kentucky.
They carry constantly in
stock a very choice assortment
of cassimeres, and all foreign
and domestic goods, from the
greatest looms of Europe and
Notwithstanding the latest
styles in patterns and shades, of
the finest qualities-with Scotch
suitings $50 and upwards.
The business was instituted
in 1892, under the name of Clark
& Co.; when, one year later, Mr..
Owsley purchased the establish
ment. Later, Mr.. Clark bought
back the same business from
Mr.. Owsley, and conducted it
until he was burned out one year
ago. He, then again, opened tail
oring quarters, and took Mr..
Duncan iato partnership, under
the present firm name.
Mr.. G.. A. Clark is a native of
ireland, but was reared in Mas
sachusetts. He wandered South
ward in 1884, and settled in Hop
kinsville in 1888. He is very
popular in social circles, and is a
mem Der of the First Presbyte-
rian church. In fraternal orders,
he represents the Knights of
Pythias, Odd Fellows, Knights
Templar, Red Men, and the
WOOdmen of the World.
Mr.. Ed Duncan is a native of
London, England, and came to
our country three years ago,
and engaged in same, tail
oring, until he entered this
firm. He followed the tailoring
business in England with his
father. He is member of the
First Presbyterian church and
affiliates with the Odd Fellows
fraternity.
Both gentlemen are skilled
tailors and are familiar with
every detail of their important
work. Mr.. Clark has charge of
the cutting department, while
Mr.. Duncan suPerintends the
clerical work of the establish
ment. They employ from 8 to s
skilled workmen and conduct all
their business upon modern
methods.
Affable, accommodating, and
public-spirited, they have many
friends in private and business
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-06

Few cities of it's size are as
we'll lighted as Hopkinsville-her
electric light plant being strictly
up-to-date.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-06

Hopkinsville is well-ordered,
peace-abiding community; where
Christian influence prevails in
all walks of life.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-06

The first and early settlers of
Kentucky were remarkable for
their thrift, energy and endur-
ance, and at no place they at
tanned a fuller development than
in Christian county.
Servant.-"I found this ten
mark piece on your desk"
I'm glad to find Gou're honest,
my man put it there to test
you!
eyes, that's what I thought"
For the best job work see us.
We print to please.
The times., 1897-04-04
A NOTABLE MARRIAGE.
a Poet of Royal Blood and One of
the IngerSOllS.

New York, April 3.-The marriage of
Miss Agatha Fortunate Yeaton, to Oliver
Rowland Ingersoll which was solemnIzcd
this evening at Grace Church, Brooklyn
Heights, in the quietest manner, would
have attracted widespread interest had
it been announced.
That the marriage was to take place
was, however, known only to the rela-
tives OF the contracting parties, one Of
whom, inadvertently, gave a Times repre-
sentative the tip.
The bride is Miss Agatha Fortunate
Yeaton, to whom the world ) indebted for
many beautiful poems. Her Mothers
Lullaby" has been sung to children the
world over, and probably Will continue to
be crooned for years TO come.
Miss Yeaton was graduate OF Packers
Female College, at Brooklyn, being one Of
the class OF SO. she was selected TO write
the class song, which composition, in some
degree gave promise of the fame she has
since won.
Miss Yeaton is a descendant of Gen.
Sullivan, of Revolutionary fame, who came
over from Ireland to offer his services TO
Gen Washington. The Sulliyans trace their
descent from Olio Ollum, king of Munster,
who reigned 4. d. l %, and whose lineage
the Hibernian chronicles trace from Heiar
Tionn, one O the sons OF MileSiuS. The fam
lily representatives in England are Baronet
Sullivan, the son of Admiral Sir Charles
Sullivan late OF the British navy. The Sulli-
vans have q country seat called "Tulll-
leard House. iii the county of Cork, Ire
land and city residence in London.
Mr. Oliver Ingersoll is a noted inventor
and near relative of Robert q Ingerson-
Heis q descendant of John lngerSoll, who
was one Of the Pilgrim fathers, and who
settled in Westfield, Mass, John Inger-
soil descendants number many noted men,
among whom are lawyers, orators, minis
ters and inventors.
Oliver Rowland IngersolI is the originator
OF the Brooklyn bridge scheme, which has
finally been 50 successfully accomplished,
andis also the inventor of many life saving
appliances.
In il short time Mr.. Ingersoll will visit
all the naval powers IN the world and
endeavor to secure the enactment of more
stringent laws for the prevention of loss
Of life at sea.
Among the relatives and most intimate
friends who witnessed the marriage were
Col Robert G.. Ingerson, Mr.. and Mrs.
O. W. Ingersoll, Mr.. Chandler Griggs
IngersoII Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Weekes,
Mr.. Edward Kearney, president of the
Blossom Club, New York city; Mr. and
Mrs Edward Weeks, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
VanDyck.
After the marriage many of those pres
ent signed the marriage certificate, which
is Of parchment, bound in book form.
The times., 1897-04-04

the scene of royal hospitality during the
years of her residence. here. She is par
ticularly fond Of young people, and delights
to give them pleasure Mrs. Draper likes
above ali things to entertain and her house
parties are noted for their enjoyable fea-
lures. For the last few, months Mrs
Draper has not been able TO entertain al
much as formerly, on ACCOUNT OF the serious
illness of her mother, Mrs. Preston, at her
home In Louisville, Ky On this account
she did not give her usual annual ball
this season, a function which gives especial
pleasure to her because 1T is enjoyed
so much by the young society people
of whom she Is SO fond.
Next to entertaining MIS-. Draper likes,
as she recently remarked, to see people
''Set married. Her own married life has
been so happy thatShe sees young people en-
ter into marriage relations with happiest
authorizations for their future; and. by the
by there isn't young girl of her ac-
Gnaintance, whether she be rich or poor,
who is not most beautifully and acceptably
remembered by Gen. and Mrs Draper on
her bridal day. So much has been said
about Mrs. Draper's good sense, wit and
great personal charms that it is hard to
find new words, or old ones either, which
will adequately express what her friends
think of her. She is Of stately figure and
has dark hazel eyes and hair which changes
from reddish brown in shadow to rich
gold in the sunlight She is particularly
fond of delicate ints and her evening
The times., 1897-04-04

Mrs. Draper, wife Of the ambassador to
Italy, is social leader, who will be a
serious loss to Washington society. She
is not only rich, handsome and gifted, but
is so lovable in disposition and possesses
SO much native tact and kindness, that
she has won the hearts of all who know
her
She is the daughter of Gen. William Pres
ton, of Louisville, KY. Gen. Preston, as
is well known, was four years in Congress
and was minister to Spain from 1858 to
1861, at which time he resigned his posi-
ton to enter the Confederate army, in the
service of which he attained the rank of
major general
Mrs. Draper, whose maiden name was
Susan Preston, was married to Gen. raper
in l 500. They have a little daughter who
is named Margaret Preston for her grand
mother This little girl is six years old,
and is one of the prettiest and brightest
children in Washington. She attended
the White House Kindergarten, which
was afterward transferred to the residence
of Mrs. Draper, when the Cleveland chill
dren had the whooping cough. One day
when little Margaret heard visitor dis
cussing with her mother the probab bility
of Gen Draper's appointment, she said;
'I'll tell you what l wish. l just wish
the President would make my father
ambassador to Hopedale, Mass. It's the
bufulest place in the world"
Mrs. Draper's home on E street has been
The times., 1897-04-04

that the artists viii give good account
Of themselves this evening
Local composers are in evidence on the
program this time, Mr.. GaishuTgs Scarlet
Letter and Mr.. P. J. Hallam's "Ordway
Rifles" being among the numbers, to say
nothing of the latest Of Mr. Haley's own
happy efforts, which he calls The Ameri-
can Beauty" and plays for the first time
in public.
The soloists are Miss Bertha Lucas,
whose talent as a yiolinis te has placed her
in the very front rank; Miss Fannie tLee,
the soprano, and Mr.. William Grosskirth,
COrnet vIrtuOso.