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Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24
$500 REWARD.

A reward Of Five Hundred Dol
lars ($5OO) will be paid by the
Owingsville and Mt. Sterling Turn
pike Road Company for INFoRMA.
TON that leads to the arrest and
conviction of the person or persons
who blew up and destroyed said
Company's road-bed in Montgors-
cry county, at the foot of the En-
bry hill, on the night of Wednes-
day, March 0, 1898.
A. W. BAscOM, President.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

A pure whisky agrees with any
food, in fact aids digestion. 1t
tones the stomach, increases the
flow of the gastric juices and 80
promotes strength and flesh. A pure
whisky like HARPER Whisky.
Sold by
YoUNG & LANE, Owingsville, Ky.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

We have Dress Goods in all the
latest shades to fit any purse. See
them and you will buy Dress
Pattern. All-wool fancy Dress
Goods, CSC.
Blue FRONT CASH STORE,
Gillon's Old Stand.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

We are now offering for CASH
Galvanized Barbed Wire at $2.25;
Galvanized Smooth. Wire, No. 9,
CASH, $l.9O. Othersizes smooth
wire in proportion for CASH.
JOHN A. RAMSEY 4 Co.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

THE BEsr.-The Oliver is the
only pillow made that has a point in
one piece. When you put on point
you have the cutter; you don't
have to put on q shin piece to COM
plete the cutter; thus leaving a
crack to catch trash.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

II one set of my Handmade
Check-lines, Blind Brides and
sWaeon Gearing don't outwear two
eet OF E,e~ss-called hand made
you get other places, I won't charge
YOU q cent for the homemade.
EUGENE MlnIHANA
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Our line Of Clothing Is complete,
and when We price them to you it
will be hard indeed to resist buying.
Nice Double-breasted Knee Suits
at75c. VIC BLOOMFIELD 4 Co.,
Gillon's Old Stand.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

That's right! You can get any
thing you want at Brother 4 Good
paster's: Clover Seed, Timothy
Seed, Blue Grass Seed, Oat Seed,
Garden Seed, &c, DC.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Young housekeepers can find ev-
erything in Stoves, Queensware,
Glassware, Tinwarc and Wooden
ware cheaper than ever known at
Jno. A. Ramsey d Co.'s.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

T. s. Shrout has on hands q
complete line Of new Buggies and
Phastons which he will trade you
for an old one or for . horse or
mule. Prices very low for new bug
gies for cash or trade. 31-6
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

4 Capt. Edmund Q. Wells. Of near
town, was kicked by his horse
while passing him IN the barn Suu-
day afternoon. The animal plant
ed both feet in the small of Mr..
We back, breakinga rib and
causing considerable pain, but
nothing more serious than . tenn
porary soreness il likely to result
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

II you will stop in at Ramsey's
you will find a large stock Of l6, Is
aud 20 feet hand made check lines
cheaper than ever sold in Owings-
s.sll>
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

+ The Fiscal Court closed the deal
with the o. 4 NcIntyre's Ferry
turnpike company Tuesday, the
Banty agreeing to Assume the
roads Indebtedness. 1.-The Sheriff
had been summoning guards for
the toll-gates on this road. The
Legislature failed to pass the par
tial repeal Of the Martin Mob law
over the Governors veto. II
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Buy your Garden Seed in the
bulk of Brother l. Goodpaster. They
have anything you want and their
prices are the lowest.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Ramsey b Co. have now on hand
the largest, best selected and cheap
est stock of Plow and Wagon Gear
ing ever in this market AND THEY
xRE SELLING THEN.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

The Vulcan is the lightest and
strongest Chilled Piow. The points
always 6t. See the new corrugated
points for roote, at E. Minihan's.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

will sell you a Vulcan and if it
is not the best Chilled PlOw you
ever used, bring it back and 1 will
refund your money.
EUGENE MINIHAK. y
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

The ladies Of the Salt Lick M.
r. Church will give an old-fash-
toned box supper at the church in
that town, on Saturday night,
March %. All are invited to come
and bring boxes.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Ramsey 4 Co. have . large stock
of Oliver Chilled Plows, and have
sold more already than for two
years past. This speaks for itself.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

just received: al elegant line of
Shirt Waists. We have them from
Soc to 81.
Bile FRoNr CASH STORE,
Gillon'e Old Stand.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

T. S. Shrout is the only underI
taker in the town doing businesa
wha has his Diploma for Embslm-
ing the Dead. Satisfaction guar
anteed or no charge. 3l-C
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

T. s. Shrout has the Largest Line
of Furniture in Bath Co., at the
lowest prices. Persons going to
housekeeping this spring will save
6 6 BY calling on him. alS
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Buy an Oliver chilled plow, and
with a few repairs you will have q
. good pillow the rest of your life.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

There are Oliver chilled plows In
this county that have been in con-
slant use for thirty years.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

For hrst-class cutting and dress
making call on or apply to Mrs.
Dollie Lyter and Miss Emma Ham,
ilton at their home on Prickly Ash.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Brother 4 Goodpaster have the
largest stock of Onion Sets, Seed
Potatoes, Beams, Peas, Corn, &C., In
town.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

= Ex-Sheriff ]. W. Lane was ringt
ing a sow'e nose to keep her front
rSoting up his grass last week. One
cf his fingers got in the sow's mouth
aud she bit it off. 4
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Z The old board of directors of the
Owingsville. Bald Eagle 4 Sharps-
burg turnpike sold the dollhouse
at Prickly Ash to Hor4man Bros.
for $a75. The purchasers will move
: their stock of goods into it.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Masonviiie, Lonsdale and Hope
Bleach Cotton, &c per yard.
Blue FRONT CASH SroRE,
Gillon's Old Stand.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Have you seen Ramsey's new
stock of Breeching, Collars, Hames,
&c?
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

John Wesley Hedge, the Eve
ycar-old son Of Frank Hedge, the
colored barber, died Saturday
morning of pneumonia.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24
WAR! WAR;!

We have declared war, not against Spain,
but against these high.priced merchants,
and they feel as though war has been here
since we came among you. as we are de.
termined to sell you goods cheaper than you
ever bought them before. Our line of spring
goods is complete now.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

All sizes Of Vulcan Plow points,
at JNo. A. RAMSEY 4 Co.'S.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

The verdict Of the people is"The
Oliver is good enough for me-"
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

The Oliver stilI leads, Others fol-
low. Ramsey Il Co.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24
0smond F. Byron,
AND ATTORNEY
AT LAW.

All legal business intrusted to my
care will receive prompt attention.
Collections and criminal practice
specialties>
E~Otice over PostOffice.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Try n Vulcan one time, and you
will use no other Chilled Plow.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Neri Swetnam sold to VIM. ID.
Young last week Al head of hogs
ut $3.50 per cwt.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Clover Seed at % per bushel at
Brother d Goodpaster's.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24
UP.TO.DATE

is our Dry Goods line. You will do
well to examine our splendid line of
Dress Goods; all the latest shades
and different cloth. Our prices will
suit your purse.
All-woOl, fancy and solid
colors, in spring style, 25c to 81 yd.
MasOnville Bleach Cotton, &c
lO-4 Pepperell Bleach Sheeting, I7c
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

By of Bath Ccdh Court
public about II
o'clncka m
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

The talk about other chilled plow
ouly advertises the Oliver.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24
Saturday, March 26, 1898,

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c. W. GoOdpaster and j. j. NesbEs Attys
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

Buy your Seed Potatoes and On
ion Sets of Brother 4 Goodpaster.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24
FIT YOUR FEET meat ( N0BBY

with pair of our Shoes. We have a
large stock of up-tO-date shoes that
We can give you any size without
trouble in any size you may select.
Our shoes are well-made, look and
wear well. Prices are lower than
anywhere else.
Our Mems Shoes now from 98c to $3.50
/" Ladies' - 4" 4" 75c to $4.OO
Misses and Children's Shoes, zoe
$l.5O
Mems PlOw Shoes, 9Sc to $l.75
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

All relectlons OF GOOD nllery TO-
bacco that we're resold showed the
market to be from two to three
cents higher on this grade than in
February. Bright lugs and trashes
In strong demand and prices fully
up to last weeks quotations. The
quality of the offerings, as a rule,
were again very mean this week,
many crops being sold for which
there was no demand whatever from
country buyers.
The medium grades Of Old to-
bacco were decidedly better this
week. Tobaccos that have been
selling at from $10.50 to $11.50
brought this week about 13 cents.
Common grades of Old a little bet.
ter than last week, but not up to
the prices ruling in February. The
stocks of Old tobacco are being rap
IDLY reduced, and in go days our
market will be almost bare Of Old
tobacco.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

NE - lsssef sapply ssr SEEDS b Sealss -
w sel1 again. At the same time, any
me who has bought our seeds OF the,r
ocal dealer during either 1886 or 1897 viii
,e sent our Massaf sf "Evefythiss lse ~
:, ss;' ), 'f s:: e: FREE pISSvSsS p.nS Sys sIfs s
iame Of the ieeal merchant isa vsco
hey bssght To all others, this magnin-
:ent Masaal. every copy of which costs Us
= eests to place IN your hands, will be sent
.fes on receipt of 10 eeests (stamps) to cover
postage. Nothing like this Nasal has
ever been seen here or abroad il Is a book
of - pages, contains - engfavlngS o.
supplemented by s full size colored plates
Of the best novelties of the season, hnally5
our SOUVENIR" SEED c0uEcI|0|O
will also be sent wf<hcut charge 10 a! app!ii..
cants sending 70 stss for the Mansal who VIII
state where they saw this advertisement
p,u2aa csr1 Apprenljsss VIM Rscsivs ~ A11sn1sa
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24

are our Mems and Boys Suits, our
ready-tO-wear clothing, are every bit
as good. strong and stylish as tailor
made clothing that cost twice as
much.
Mems Suits, the kind that make
you satisfied that you are
well-dressed, now $3.50, s, 7.5O,
10, 1850
Boys DOubfe-breasted Knee
Suits, 75c to s.
Mems Pants, $Ito$5
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-03-24
Commissioners Sale.
BATH CIRCUIT COURT,

VIM. Smathers, ST., Assignee, Plaintiff,
VIM. Srrnehers, Sr:, &C., Defendants.
The times., 1898-12-10
THINGS THEATRICAL.

rather notable drop in the attend
ance at the National last night did not
preyent the audience present beins oe-
scribed as good-sized one. but. never
theless, proved somewhat signiheaht
when 1t was considered that, with the
execution of Wednesday evenings blu.
the then-giyen performance of AS You
Like 1t" marked the first Shakespsarean
play Madame Modjeska had offered dur
ing her local engagement. The mouse
was an appreciative one. however. ana
soon proved its readiness TO applaud ev-
erv meritorious portion of the stars IA
miliar portrayal. Madame Modjeska ois-
played in the work her usual intehe ctu-
ality and scholarship. while her meth ds
and manners remained as distinctly ar
tistic as they have always been. Her
Rosalind was womanly and charming TO
the last degree-as clever in its lighter
flashes as in the heavier work. Les er
Lonerean accomplished much in the role
of Orlando. and John a. Lane. who reads
blank verse with wonderful grace and
ease. appeared to distinct advantage as
the banished duke. Charles Herman
pIayed Jacques: Frank b. Tanning was
Duke Frederick, William III. Young ap-
peared as Touchstorie. and Grace Fisher
made a girlish and pleasing Celia The
remainder of the cast. which included
Anna Daily, Maude Morreli. Wadsworth
Harris, George Spencer. Charles Went
worth. and Frederick Vroom, was good
MARY Stuart will be done this after
noon. with Macbeth as the bill to-
night,
The times., 1898-12-10
Two Pointed Questions Answered.

What is the use of making better ar
ticle than your competitor II you cannot
get better price for it?
Ans-As there is no difference in the
price the public will buy only the better.
SO that while our profits may be smaller
on single sale they will be much greater
in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
your make is the best?
II both articles are brought prominently
before the public both are certain TO be
tried and the public will very quickly pass
Judgment on them and use only the bet
ter one.
This explains the large sale on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy Tho people have
been using it for years and have found
that it can always be depended upon
They may occasionally take up with some
fashionable novelty put forth with ex-
aggerated claims, but are certain to re-
turn to the one remedy that they know to
be reliable, and for coughs, colds and
Group there is nothing equal to Chamber
iain's Cough Remedy. For sale by Henry
Evans. Wholesale and Retail Druggists
eSs F Street northwest, and Connecticut
Avenue and 9 Street northwest, and I42s
Maryland Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-12-10
PIANOS TO RENT.
GEN. GARCIA OUT OF DANGER
The Intrepid Cuban Winning Hi.
Eight AgaInrf DIxease.

The condition of Gen. Calixto Garcia
has greatly improved and mt a late hour
last nightsBe was considered out of
danger.
Dr. Frank Hyatt and DR.. Thomas n.
Mclaughlin, the attending physicians
stated last night that Gen. Garcia had
improved wonderfully and was entirely
out of danger. He is suffering from but
a slight touch of pneumonia, they stated,
and is almost certain to recover rapidly
The work of the Cuban commission has
been suspended. owing to the illness of
the Cuban leader and nothing will be
done u I'll he is able to attend the con-
ferenses.
The times., 1898-12-10
A veteran. story.-Georee Lewis

A Veterans story.-Georse Lewis. Of
Shamokin, Pa, writes: Il am eighty years
of age. 1 have been troubled with Ca
tarrh for fifty years, and in my time
have used great many catarrh cures,
but never had any relief until used DIR.
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. One box
cured me completely.''-Sold by F. S. VIII
liams, Ninth and F Streets; Edmonds e
Williams, Third and Pennsyivauia Aye
nue.-6t.
The times., 1898-12-10

Gen. spinner lived in Florida
many years and was at one time
treasurer of the United States
Treasury.
jacksonville, Fla. Feb. 10, 1ssi
Dear Miss: Your letter Of the sth instant has
been received. Since its receipt l have made
some INQUIRY in regard to the person whom you
inquire about, Mr.. Wheeler. master builder VINO
has for several years been helpless from rheuma-
tism now walks about with no help but cane.
Gen. Dent, Gen. Grants brother-in-law, who had
PARALYSIS claims to have been greatly benefited
by his mauipuations.
We now have a fellow here who cures by
prayer. While / have but little faith IN sucn N
means, vet l suppose that certain diseases, like
rheumatism and neuralgia will yield to friction,
and especially when applied by one VINO Is Is
full of magnetism In this case am not well
enough posted to give you any advice With love
truly your friend. F. E. SPINNER.
The professor has on exhibition at his office
the largest book in the world filed with letters,
affidavits, testimonials. etc. from those he has
cured. as well as letters from the most noted
people in this city and country. few are
given: The late U. S. Grant, ex-President Ar
thur. Hon. Samuel J. TiIden. Gen. F. T. Dent,
brother.ip-law OF the late u. S. Grant; the Ia
1uented Abraham Lincoln's, Secretary Of the
Treasury, Gen. Francis Z. Spinner; Charles IL
Jones, late editor New York World; Mrs Helen
Stuart Richings, well-known eiocutionist and
the Daily and Evening Times, Washington. and
hundreds more from quite as prominent people
All diseases cured. Consultation and examina
tion free Of,ce, llfe G st. NV.
Patients who 20 desire can be treated at theil
homes. Noted physician and chemist employed
Patients treated BY mail Medicines sent every
where. Write, giving full particulars OF you
case.
The times., 1898-12-10
COLONIAL POSTAL SERVICE.
Major Rafhbone to Have Charge OF
the New Bureau.

. A HtW Uufedu NaS DeeII CIClscS. ~. s.,S
'Postoffice Department to manage the
postal affairs in Cuba. Porto Rico and
the Philippines. This colonial division
will be in charge of Maj L. G. Rathbone.
who will at once enter upon the duties oil
arranging the postoffice system IN the
new possessions.
The times., 1898-12-10

n Z
A large collection of Vestie Suits
6 pieces), made Of fine all-wool
material. beautifully trimmed.
Sizes, } to s. Values, S.. S.. SO.
So and S6.so Your choice,
S3.9S.
A line of Cashmere Nestie Suits.
Sizes, 3 to 8; stylish combinations.
Special price. S1.25.
Another line of Vestie Suits.
Sizes. ) to 8. S2.2S values. Spe-
cial, S1.75.
As a Holiday Special we have
reduced a line of Colored and
Black Boucle Refers. Sizes. 5 to
8. From ST. so and Sc.75 to 5 .9S
choice.
We offer the remainder of the
famous all-wool navy blue cloth
Military Suit. S. value at So. 90.
Sizes, S. 6, 7, s, 10 and II.
As novel holiday attraction we
offer a Black Velvet Juvenile Suit.
Sizes, 5 to 9. So value at S4.9S.
Make your boy happy and buy
one of them.
We have a large selection of
Boys Caps and Shirt Waists, in
cluding the stylish FAuntleroy.
Large line of gents Cardi gan
Jackets at greatly reduced prices.
T,ansb,1roh & Bro.
The times., 1898-12-10
Herbal Cough Drops.

Best on the market. All dealers have them.
Price, cents. de6-6t
The times., 1898-12-10
EXCURSIONS.
Prof. A. J. DEXTER,
Magnetic Healer.

Read what Gen Spinner. ex-u. S. Treasurer
under the late Abraham Lincoln has 10 say:
Gen. Spinner lived in Florida
many years and was at one time
treasurer of the United States
Treaaury
The times., 1898-12-10
Department.
Third Floor.)

"A Useful Present Is a Sensible One"
The times., 1898-12-10
NUTS! NUTS! !!

Just received a large stock of
fresh nuts for the holidays. con-
sisting of California waInuts. thin
shell: Texas Pecans. Brazils. Fill
berts and Almonds.
The age-herald., 1898-02-18
HARDEE FLATLY REFUSED
To Answer Questions Tending to Impeach
 Carter's Past Testimony

Savannah, Feb 1.-The most sensational incident in the Carter courtmartial today was the absolute refusal of W. P. Hardee, attorney for J. R. Brown, to give testimony about Captain Carter's evidence in the city court for the defendant in a case brought by Brown against the Atlantic Contracting company for rejected stone
 It Is charged that Captain Carter gave false testimony in this case There vas no positive evidence on the subject. Mir. IIardee absolutely refused to say what Captain Carter's testimony was. Colonel Barr then asked him if he recollected the oath he took when he became member of the bar.
 'Tbat is non of your business.'' MT. Hardce retorted.
 General Otis told him he was in con teTcpt of court. but that the court was powcrless to punish him.
 Several telagrams to and from Captain Carter were introduced that he was in New York oa certain days when he had reported 10 tho chief of engineers that be was In Savannah
The age-herald., 1898-02-18
They Must Come In
From the Montgomery Journal.

From the Montgomery Journal.
 Maj. Henry R. Shorter, of IIufaula, is in the city. Maj. Shorter was president of the railroad commission for twelve years and made an enviable reputation as the head of the commission for fairness and for faithfulness to duty. He is a practical politician and sees no more necessity for falling out about differences in politics than differences in religious beliefs. He can laugh with his opponent and whether on the winning or losing side he is always the same. He was a strong Johnston man in the recent campaign and after it was over and was not reappointed by Gov. Johnston to his old position he took 1t philosophical ly and said yesterday: Why, I was at the head of the railroad commission for twelve years, one of the most pleasant and agreeable offices in the tsate, and I could not expect to hold on forever. No other state official in recent years has held office so long," Referring to the bars being let down by the state committee the major said 'I am for letting everybody come back, and as for the Palmer and Buckner boys, why if they don't come with the bars down. am for stake and rider fence and getting a brush and make them leap over. They have just got to get back. We don't propose to allow them to stay out"