Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1897-10-12
LANCASTER.


aud |. G. Rucker are still very sick of
fever, there being other cases that are
not dangerous.
/ Rev. G. w. Young, of Richmond,
will deliver temperance lecture at
the Methodist church, this city, Tues
day night, 18th.
G. w. Frlsbie had made arrange
ments To 20 West. but has concluded TO
remain long enough To vote the demo-
cratic ticket, and it will be his first
vote.
have learned that the Central Re-
cord is soon 10 have a brand new suit.
While IL Is not much needed the edi
tor is entcrprising and should have
what he wants.
Proof of the death of |. N. Gasti-
ncau has been forwarded to headquar-
tiers OF the Maccabees and his widow
will soon receive 1900, as that Order
pays very promptly.
Democratic camp fires are burning
brightly all over the county and there
is enough of zeal and energy To feed
the flames until the shouts Of victory
are heard on Nov. I'd.
The facts that ladies are frequently
assaulted and are often drowned proves
that every young lady should be taught
To shoot and To swim. will open "A
class In target practice any time and
give lessons in swimming as soon as it
rains.
\ great many attended the opening
of millinery at Mrs. Moody Hardin's
store last Saturday. All the latest de-
signs aud most fashionable styles were
on exhibition, having been beautifully
and artistically arranged 10y her skill
ful hand.
The young ladies and gentlemen of
our city are preparing to organize a
literary society. the object of which
will be- to read, study and discuss the
productions OF standard authors, and to
offer their own views on different sub
iects. This is move in the right d.
rection and would be "A great benefit 10
the rising generation, especially in
keeping young men from gambling and
drinking dens, which are the guide
posts To perdition, and cultivating their
mental and spiritual attributes in a
manner that will prepare them for
good citizenship here and a happy eN-
istencc hereafter. Let the good work
go on.
The Lancaster band is preparing a
|, lecture course 10 be given here, begin
ming the latter part Of th.s month and
concluding in April. Five of the most
) gifted speakers will be engaged, among
them Robert j. Burdett and Gen. John
, b. Gordon. Season tickets will be is
, sued nj the low rate of 81 or two for So
1t will be necessary to deposit guar.
autcc before the first lecture and tick
cts are now on sale at Stormes' drug
store. The boys have been kind in
playing TO raise funds for charitable
purposes and in giving concerts in Cen
trail Park, and the people should pa
tronize them in this enterprise. Be
; side this, the lectures will be worth the
money.
; In the excitement of the election We
: should not forget To vote on the ques
tion OF issuing bonds to purchase the
turnpikes. They will cost about So,
, 600 and this would be much cheaper on
, the taxpayer than the guard system
which would cost more than thai
, amount in one year. Besides that tho
, ma iority voted for free roads. ! voted
, against them, but, OF two evils, have
been taught to take the least. The
medicine is bitter, but it is the only
, means by which we can reach the di
sease, and free the county from II i'd
night raiders, or from debt that
would lead To bankruptcy.
Petitions have been filed with the
county clerk to place the following
, names on the poll-books for city coun
cilmen: j. NJ. Higginbotham, j. r
Stormes, j. G.. Thompson, 7. Currey
III. G.. Robinson, G.. ;. Gaines and w.
Romans, aud Il. Kinnaird for mayor
Judge f.. Brown has also been entered
for police Judge and petitions for al
the democratic candidates have beer
filed to ratify the nominations. WORK
has begun in earnest and the demo
Gratis are in good spirits. Some OF the
better class of colored nen have de
clared themselves free from lash of re
= publican bosses and determined to vote
as they please. They are beginning t.
+, realize the fact that they have no USE
D for them after they vote, that they vii
: never hold an Office and that the demo
: Gratis give them employment and fur
! nish them a support. This declaration
, of independence is as important t.
( them as the Emancipation Proclama
; ton.