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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
McCREARY.

G. w. Saddler and family have NOV
ed on Sugar Creek, and w. T. Pherigo
and family have moved into the house
vacated by Sad Her.
Miss Flora Moberley has gone to
Lancaster to attend school
Mss Ida Kelley, of your city, has re-
turned home, after spending a week
with relatives here. Miss Nora Saun-
ders visited Miss Minnie Wearen tie
latter part of last week. NJ Coy, of
Madison, was the guest of j. A. Walk
err last week. j. II. Hardin, who has
been in Williamsburg, Ill, for two
years, is at home with his father, A. L.
Hardin. Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Wearen,
and little son, of Bourne, are visiting
the family of p. g. Warner.
j. b Sandidge has gone to Lancas-
ter to take possession of the Sheriff's
office. His many friends and neigh
bors regret to see him leave.
Miss Susie Sandidge gave an elegant
party last Friday evening in honor OF
her visitor, Miss Lou Moore, of juno
ton City. A lovely supper was served
at 10 o'clock. The number present
" ere seventy-five.
Mr.. Zachariah Simpson, of Rich
mond, and Mrs Lucy Ann Lane, were
the bride, Rev. T. H. Campbell per-
formed the ceremony, after which,
supper was served. Many friends and
relatives were present They will live
at the home of the bride at present
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
WAllACETON.

A new girl came to Mr.. Colson's a
few days ago.
E. Il. Wallace is making preparation
to erect another dwelling house on
Main Street.
c. M. Baker, of Versailles, Ohio, but
formerly of Wallaceton, informs us of
the arrival OF another daughter in his
home.
Thomas W. Soper has taken charge
of the store of Wallace & Soper, and
is giving away more politeness, and
selling more goods than has been dis
posed of at that place since the new
partner, j. E. Soper, used to clerk
there.
The select school being taught here
by Miss Bette Hendrickson, is report
ed as moving along nicely, with good
attendance, which is still increasing
An increase in educati ,nal interest is
good indication in any community.
Mr.. Caldwell, of Jackson county
and father-in-law of our blacksmith,
A. j. Wilson, has bought o. A r.
Quinn, a house and lot here for S4OO,
and will engage in the mercantile bus
mess. Mr.. Wilson is having his store
house enlarged and he and Mr. Cald-
we'll will form a partnership.
During the past year no boom has
struck our town, but yet, in spite of
all the grumbling and other means of
ling time, business has incressaa in
every 49, -'-..-.I --r.r.c exception
OF loafing. Each of the three stores
has enlarged its stock of goods The
lumber business has made a decided
i'm prOvement Our mechanics and
common laborers have had employ
ment. We have been connected with
the outside world by telephone, and in
fact, most of the ordinary professions,
except the doctor and lawyer, are rep
resented and doing we'll. As for the
doctor, he is sometimes want ID, but
we simply call for him by telephone,
either at Paint Lick or Berea, and he
soon arrives, but as to the lawyer, we
don't need him, don't want him, won't
have him; and if one comes to town
and remains more than one night on
any other business than to see how
we'll we get along without him, we
would have our drummer, Mr.. Thos
Robinson, to drum him out of town"
at once.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Warrant Against Prof. Fletcher.

Emma johnson, good looking col
ored girl, swore out warrant Satur-
day against R. w. Fletcher, principal
of the colored public school, charging
him with the paternity of her child
which was born several months since.
Fletcher says the move is made and
brought about by some Of his enemies,
whom, he claims have been fighting
him for some time and been trying in
every way to annoy and antagonize
him. He has been quite leader in
local politics, and his outspoken man
ner has caused many Of his own party
who do not agree with him to sour on
him. The case has not yet been tried.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

The Lancaster Building and Loan
Association, at its annual meeting
elected the following officers: w. IL.
Kinnaird, pres dent, j. c. Hemphill,
secretary, s C. Denny, treasurer.
The beard of directors is composed of
the following gentlemen. John E.
Storme=, j. C. Thompson, I. Currey.
Il E. McRoberts and w. j. Romans.
Secretary Hemphill tells The Rec
ORD that he never knew the concern
to be in better shape than at present.
It being home institution the people
have perfect confidence in it and it ID
growing every day.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Fine Machinist.

One of the best engineers and ma
chinists in Kentucky is Yves. 2 none,
who has charge of the large engines
at the Lancaster Mills and Electric
Light Plant. He can build an engine,
and fix any kind of machinery in les,
time than it takes to tell it. He did
some repairs on one of our presses
this week which could not be excelled
at the foundry. In addition to his
fine mechanical qualifications he is a
sober, steady gentleman and as clever
a fellow as one cares to meet.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

As predicted in last issue of The
RECORD, the committee from the Lex
ington Pike Co., and thu Fiscal Court
m It and were not long in making sat-
isfactory terms OF sale. The deal is
this: The county buys the 10 miles
living in Garrari county, including
toll houses, and half the big tridge
over Kentucky river for $l4,O00. For
this a note, bearing per cent is 81, en-
for pawn mt of purchase money. on
which annual payments will BE- made
with the Is CENTS levy now allowed by
law. 1t is stipulated and agreed that
the question of issuing bonds be sub
nitted at the election next fall, and,
81 same carry, then the note is to be
MD of, taken up and cancelled At
|1uce, stopping the interest. The p, Ice
aid by the court is the same fixed b.
|}he committee recently appointed.
On Wednesday the court again met
Dad closed deal with the New Dam
Mule pike company. The county buys
he 4 1-a miles lying in the county for
'S700l This is the price fixed BY the
cou m ttee. The terms were the same
a. mentioned above for the Lexing.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Scripture Quoting.

Ben Quinn, a colored employee of
The RECORD office, went to a funeaal
not long since and came back loudly
praising the sermon. One of the boys
asked him what the text was. Ben
scratched his head, studied a few
minutes and replied: He read out of
the bib.e LET him that never done
nothing wrong throw de fust rock"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Rev. Richie Drops Dead.

Rev. E. Richie, pastor of one of the
local color red churches, was found
dead near the X. c. railroad Sunday
morning. He had been i'll for several
days and some parties had staid up
with him. He left tho house about
four o'clock, and not returning a
search was made. his dead body being
found as stated above. Coroner Green
leaf held an inquest, the jury deciding
that death was caused by heart dis
ease. A large concourse of colored
people attended the funeral Tuesday
afternoon.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Growing Wheat Crop Sold.

A special from Danville says the
first deal in the growing wheat crop
of 1898 has taken place in Boyle county
between Anderson & Spillman, the
miller<, and Jerry c. Caldwell, one of
the largest farmers of that section,
Mr.. Caldwell sold the millers the
wheat on 400 acres of ground at seven
ty-five cents per bushel, to go at
thresh ing time. This time last year
the growing crops were being purchas-
ed at from fifty-five to sixty'6ve cents,
but now the farmers are not SO anx-
ious to sell at seventy-fve.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Carl Hermann.

The concert given by Carl Hermann
in this city few evenings since was
highly enjoyed by those who braved
the Indictment weather to hear him
He is certainly master of the violin,
''the queen of instruments" and many
were the compliments heard coming
from those competent to judge. He
not only charmed those who admire
classical music, but mixed the program
SO as to catch the entire audience.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Premium Office.

The neatest office we ever saw, is
that of Miss Elisa Lusk, county super
intcndent of schools. The walls are
as clean as a new pin. and are adorned
with pretty pictures and calendars,
while a new carpet covers the floor
The other furniture has been rubbed
up and we will wager dollars to dough
nuts that more neatly kept county
Office can not be TO ind in the state,
nor more polite and accommodating
officer be found.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

The theory of advertising is that it
helps business. If the theory is wrong
a business man ought not to speDd any
money at any time for advertising, If
the theory be true the time to spend
the most money is when business needs
the most help--in the dull season.-Ex
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
To College without Cost,

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
(weekly edition of the Commercial
T:ibunel offers to pay the entire ex-
penses for three months term of in
struction in college for any poor
young man or woman who is unable
to defray their own expenses getting
an education. Write a postal card for
a copy of thu weekly edition o: the
paper and find a full explanation of
the plan. us = enc of the boldest
strokes of modern jou,n.,:stic enter.
mise
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Often those who should grow fruit
in most abundance must buy it or do
without it. No farmer can buy fruit
as cheaply as he can grow it. No one
is going to grow it at less price than
cost and sell it to him. 1t is a fact
that but few farmers grow strawber-
ries even for their own tables.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
New Hotel Managers,

Misses Sallie and Martha Tillett
have taken charge of the Lancaster
Hotel and will run the house strictly
on first-class principles. The table
will be kept supplied with the best the
market affords, and the best attention
accorded the patrons.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
MORE RAIDS.
The Raiders Get In Their Work on the
Danville Double Gate.

As stated in last issue of THE REC
ORD, the gates ON both the new and
old Danville roads were replaced and
toll collected. Saturday night num-
Der OF men rode quietly to the gates
and proceeded to chop them into
wood. Gate kee er Ball
poked his head out and was in 'ormed
by the raiders that if he persisted in
collecting toll hs would be taken out
and thrashed. He could not recog-
nize any of them and says there were
probably twenty-five in the gang,
though only three did the work. The
two companies filed affidavits before
the county judge Monday and six
guards were allowed. four for the dou-
BILE and two for the single gate. The
stockholders are pretty hot in the col
lar and say they don't propose to b.
bluffei. The gates have been replac-
ed and toll is being collected the same
rs usual
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Coughs and colds in themselves are
not serious maladies. The most triv-
ial cough or cold if neglected, may
lead to asthma, bronchitis, or consamI-
ton. The righs time to treat a cough
or GELD is right away. Delay means
danger. DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honeyi is
a quick cure, a sure cure and a safe
cure. Druggists sell it.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk, Va.
was frightfully. burned on the face
and neck. Pain was instantly re-
lieved by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
which healed the injury without leav'
ing a scar. 1t is the famous pile rem
edy. Stormes' Drug Store. I'm
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

William Cook, of color, came up
from Louisville this week to see about
his lot opposite Judge Burnside's on
the property. This is desirable place
and can be bought very reasonably.
For particulars call on j. C. Thompson.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
FOrPulling a Gun.

Louis Leavell, of color, was before
Judge Burnside Monday charged with
drawing pistol on r. w. Fletcher,
the colored school teacher. A jury
was asked for, which returned ver-
dict of $50 fine and twenty days in
Jail. We understand the case will be
appealed to the circuit court.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

l have served my connection with
the firm of Northcott & Co., and will
in the future be with NJ. A. Archer.
ready to pay highest market price
for Eggs, Chickens, Butter, Furs Beef
Hides and produce of all kinds.
BUTLER FOX.l
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Deputy Clerk Noel.

W. T. Noel has been sworn in as
deputy county clerk. He will make
headquarters at Buckeye where those
desiring to sign and acknowledge
papers can do SO without coming to
town. St
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

An exchange says: Don't effervesce;
don't forth, but come out fiat-footed
and tell the public that you have some
thing which it needs and for which it
can pay easily, and the results will
prove the wisdom of your action.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Boots and Shoes mended on the
shortest notice. For Cash, by L. j.
Hatcher.
OF all the trades from East to West,
The Cobbler's pass contending,
He's like i'm time to prove the best,
Who every day is mending.
How great his praise, how he can mend,
The soles of all his neighbors.
He's always watchful of his end,
And to his last he labors.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Keats the kIOudyke.

Butler Fox is now connected with
the firm of NJ. A. Archer, and
those taking produce, furs, hides,
chickens, ducks etc, to him say they
get prices which beat the now famous
Klondyke gold finds. Try him.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Notice.!

You can get your grinding, both for
family use an feeding purposes, done
at Leavels mill. Crushed corn and
meal always on hand for exchange.
milk cows If.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
For Rent.

Two story brick store house, on
Southeast corner Public Square, for
merly occupied by w. r. Robinson &
Bro. Also ware room on lot adjoining
National Bank
Dec. II If Mrs. w. r. Robinson.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Sale.

On Saturday, June, %, l. ID. Current
will sell a lot of stock, farming imple-
ments, corn, folder, household and
kitchen furniture at his residence on
new Danville pike. He is preparing to
move to Arkansas
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Deserved Promotion.

At the directors meeting of the Citi-
zens National Bank. Mr.. w. O. Rigney
was promoted to the responsible posi-
ton of Assistant Cashier. Mr.. Rigney
has been in the bank for many years
and it would be hard to find a more
competent and painstaking official.
His legion of friends and THE RECORD
extend congratulations to Mr.. R. on
his deserved promotion.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
An Error.

An aggravating error occurred in the
local about the colored public school
last issue. 1t was plainly written 'the
trustees action was approved by the
but the love-s:ck
compositor made it read "the teachers
action" which placed an entirely di'-
ferent meaning on the article.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

/ desire to thank my many friends
through the columns of your paper
for their kind assistance in selling my
goods. certainly appreciate the ia
vor and this kindness shall ever be re-
membered. Respectfully,
MRS SAM BRUCE
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

We are still ordering III wool suits
at $3.50, 8, 9, and $40, and oves>r.+s at
81, and $1,000. Low prices, superior
quality and good fits will bring them
in. They come to save money.
M. d. HUGHES, Agt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Certificates of Graduation.

Miss Lusk, county superintendent,
informs us that an examination will
be held at her office on the last hurs-
day in this month for those wishing
certificates of graduation from the
common school course.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Big School

Prof Ben F. Evans has charge of
large subscription school at Edentop,
Madisan county. Ben is a fine teach
err and gives good satisfaction wher-
ever he teaches.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Strayed

From my pasture, on House place,
about Dec. Is, one red yearling steer,
weight about SO. LIBERAL reward for
return. Leave any information with
L. Ii. Walker.
E. T. PENCE
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Pay cash ana save money. You
have no idea what a difference we
feel when we see the money. just
can't weigh light" r. A. Stone. :
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Born to the wife of G. NJ Austin on
the 9th. fine boy. Both mother and
baby are doing nicely, and the father
is rel 'icing over the prospects of a
substantial democrat.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Wanted, car load of Iron, Bones an,
Rags. H. b. Northcott. !
No Officers Vet.

Owing to the illness of Mr. T. Cur
rey, the City Council has not yet elect
ed city officers.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Henry Duncan's Old Stand,

Over C. ID. Powell's, is the place to go
fo- neat, stylish hair cut. a clean
shave or shampoo. We make speci-
atty of honing and concaving razors
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
save ME Your Laundry.

have agency for the Troy Steam
Laundry, with headquarters at Jo-
seph's store Will call for work, de-
liver it promptly and appreciate your
kindness. LESLIE HERNDON. If
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
For Rent.

The tollgate dwelling on Danville
pike, near Lancaster. For particulars
apply to j. w. Miller or j. s Robin
son. If
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
To the Public.

l wish to announce to the public
that 1 will run, the Lancaster Hotel
this year, and solicit liberal share of
patronage. Miss Martha Tillett
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Taken Up As Estray.

Two horses. Came to my place last
of December. Owners can have same
by proving property, paying for feed
and this notice.
Jan. Il, ~. j. ii. WEST,
Hyat.Syille XIV
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

The oldest inha bitant does not re-
member of seeing any rock spread
upon the Public Square.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Corn Wanted.

If parties wishing to sell corn will
bring it to me at once. will buy same.
j. w. Miller, Mgr. Pilgrimage Dis
tillery. II
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Don't fail to see my all wool suits at
sc. so, and overcoats at 81 and IS. 50.
NJ. ID. Hughes, Agt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Come and see my furniture and get
my prices before buying. A surprise
is in store for you. They are SO cheap.
New lot Just received. II. \. Stone
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

A negro named Floyd has been
lodged in Jail charged with assaulting
a colOred woman at DIvistown.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Union Meeting.

ED. Gowen will preach the sermon
at the union meeting in the Christian
church Sunday evening at o'clock.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Bourbon Steam Laundry.

Miss Olivia Sweeney is agent for the
Bourbon Steam Laundry. Leave your
orders at Sweeney's store. If
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
Teachers Money,

Miss Elisa Lusk tells The RECORD
that she will be prepared to make a
payment to the teachers tomorrow.
Saturday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
New Blacksmith ShOp.

On Danville street Horses shod,
60 cents cash. All kinds of repairing
done.
ct Ned Burdett & Co
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

The expense account of farmers, by
grinding pillow points at c. X. Poindex.
ter's. nov.25-tf.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

The Public Square is one vast mud
hole.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Oae Minute Cough Cure cures quick
ly. That's what you want! Stormes'
Drug Store. I'm
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Towels and Queensware at cost at
s. T. Evans
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

DR.. II. NJ. Grant and family have
moved to the Fisher property on Lex
ington street.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Fresh fish and oysters daily at Hen
ry Perkins. If.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Murdered at Marcellus.

l would like to do your plain sew
ing and dyeing. Mrs. Ophelia Dunn.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

January LIST, '9S and after, will sell
strictly for cash. r. A. Stone.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

All accounts not pail by January 10
will be placed with an officer for col
lection. -.ood money, and you
know il. II A, Stone.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
LANCASTER KY. FRIDAY, JANUARY, IA. 1885,

S. T. Evans will deliver goods to
your door.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Cheapest house on earth. S. T. Ev-
ans. Call and try him. Richmond
street.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Wanted, Veal Calves. Will 60 to
country and buy. II. b. Northcott y
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Lookout for the big auction of la
dies cloaks on the street county court
day.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

All accounts due January 1st. R. A.
Stone.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

200, 600 tric,< for sale. Greening &
Pence, Stanford, Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money II It fails 70 Cure.
IS cents.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

~, y aus a. =: ~. LIZ pii-cspai
Of i.,- co.o,ei paDs,c SC 100, caarging
him VI n the paternity OF her chiiu
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

S. T. Evans handles the Mig Spencer
tobacco.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Fiscal Court Closes the Deal and The
Roads are now Free.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

Typewriter letter heads at this
office.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14
in AND ABOUT LANCASTER.

Fix the square.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-01-14

know it.