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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1898-06-03

began the manufacture of wagons for
local trade, in the modest apartments .
of a blacksmith and wood working re.
pair shop.
The blacksmith shop was operated by
Charles and Philip Baltzer, and the wood
working department was conducted by
Max and Otto Hertwick. The demand
for their wagons soon warranted their
forming a partnership for the purpose
Of making wagon building their exclus-
i've business. To facilitate them to sue
Cessfully care for their ever increasing
trade, commcdious buildings and Inn
proved machinery have been continuous
additions, until today the plant covering
plat of ground upward of five acres
/ presents one of the most modern lnsti-
/ tutions OF the kind within the limits
| of the United States. From the inception
Or the business in the year of 1858 until
It's reorganization in 1898 IL was known
70 the Hertzlck & Baltzer wagon man
sacturing company, being changed at
he later period to the name of llick-
man wagon company. On May 10, 1892
The factory was nearly totally destroyed
by fire, ertliling very heavy loss, Hard
~ had the embers begun to cool until
preparations We're on foot for rebuff ding
and the time was not long until q new
factory, deliberately fitted with high art
machinery arose Phoenix like on the
site OF the old plant. The factory re-
suming operations Aug. s, 1892
The new factory with it's array OF fine
machinery, the latest and most modern
rsodncIion, designed from the greates'
ideas emanating from the ingenuity
fraught by the master mind of man i,
indeed one the great state % Kentucky
can poiEt to with no undue cNultation at
one Of her urly meritable industrial
representatives. One that has in no I'M
certain tone added laurels to her factory
equipment, lending aid to her prcstig,
far-famed.
Through the kindness and under IN,
guidance of Mr.. c. L. HOehn, superin
tendent of the machine department the
writer had the pleasure of a tour through
the entire plant and a pen picture OF thu
various departments, with their huge
piles of wagon material and army o
busy men can only in a meager and in
adequate way acQuaint those who ma,
peruse this article with the Hickman
wagon company's splendid works, Con
tanned In a spacious building to IN
south some twenty feet remove from tn
wood working department is the forgin
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for this special line Of trade. He makes
life insurance speciality and represents
the Mutual Life of New York, one of
the strongest companies doing life m
surance business Their asseAe reach
beyond the magnificent sum Of A254.-
100000. which evidences its reliability.
They offer to patrons liberal policy con-
tracts and cheap rates. II is hardly
necessary to mention that the Mutual
Life OF New York heads the list Of insur-
ance companies In favor that transacts
business In this section Mr.. Ellison
their local agent for Hickman and ter
ritory surrounding, is one of our most
popular young men, a business man and
gentleman in every sense of the phrase.
His Office is located over the Rice &
MAYORS foot fitting palace in Clinton
street. Parties desiring insurance will
find II to their intereSt TO con-
suit with Mr.. Ellison before entering
into negotiations for insurance.
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THE PAGE WOVEN WIRE
FENCE.

The subject of fencing Is one Of SUI
preme importance to every property
holder. As to how many diGerent kinds
the market offers It is hard to tell, but
the universal agreement OF nearly all
is. that woven is the more suitable and
In all events the cheaper and II the prop
er kind is the more durable. Barbed
wire is fast becoming obsolete, as the
damage 1t does to stock represents mil
lions of dollars annually and aside from
the financial view, the cruel tendencies
OF barbed wire is reyolted against by
the humanitarian instincts of mankind.
The necessity OF cheap fence demands
the use of wire and the Page wire fence
is one that fills every want, as it is or
ramental. durable and cheap, and is so
constructed that it in no wise offers
anything detrimental to stock. DR..
Hubbard has nearly his entire farm
,er closed by this fence and its beauty
ask6 ana. aeness.-se n.sence Is, highly
et hOFaase p aaAia. i 81 AZ lviae ta
in the cuts showing DIR. Hubbard's farm
house and beautiful buryiIg grounds
Parties who desire good fences will FIND
1t time well spent 20 enquire fully into
the merits of the Page woven wire.
Address DIR. Hubbard, Hickman, Ky
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those OF any other town In the state ifU
architectural beauty and Interior APP
point ments, when the new buildings now
under construction are completed. 4
The school building. as the cut illusr.
tratee is IN every way modern and con-
structed with a regard 10 preservi ~
the health Of the pupils. The building
Is well lighted and ventilated and Is conc
veniently located 50 as 20 be accessible tol
all paris of the town -,
Hickmanis metropolis is one OF the
most beautiful In the state, the silen3
city OF the dead is located on a geu4t
eminence about mile from the town.
the grounis are 90 laid out that the4
bring out aud emphasize the beauty q.
the landscape effects presented by the
beautiful! expanse Of hill and dale that
comprise Ia grounds. Fine old shade
trees, with interviewer boughs, watch
over the flower garlanded graves, and
the cold. yet stately. monuments that
mark the resting place OF those whoS
budded forth In the morning OF life, like
the tender leaves Of spring only to fade
away bsfOre the icy breath OF winter.
Again reappearing at the davs< =
spring perpetuating the story of eterne,
life.
Hickman has but one newspaper. the
Courier" established In 1859 by itsj
present owner and editor. Taken AZ q
whole I, ely in the South possesses
a most hospltable ard cultured class OF
people In social and cCmmercla way
she has every essential feature OF q
prosperous I've commrnity. Unlike
frontier countries the stranger who 10
Gates here will find has 10 hardships or
uncertainties will be encountered, but |
viii find people here who have already
buih a town and who viii cooperate
with them in making heir undertaking |
IN business a success. The schools of !
kentucky are justly famoue for their I
excellence Fulton County in this high
work bears the cred, CT excelling which
Is IN great measure due &c the fact thak I
.eachers are selected with an eye to /
their ability and have proven 70 be |
worthy Of their profession i
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BUSINESS MEMS
ASSOCIATION.

The Business Mems Association OF
Hickman is an organization OF me lead
ing business men Of the city. 1t has For
its aim and object the promotion Of tne
growth and prosperity OF the city. Its
members are progressive and enterpr.s-
ing and are making every effort to az
tain the ends the association has In
view. Any Investor who seeks to locate
a factory or Industrial enterprise here
will receive ample encouragement.
Free cites for factories arc offered and
!, J, - .iJs.Sypp,emented by the city, which
o-,vo,o ,,,o. pr 49, r. I locating here
uste of the famous Harvard. He COM
pleted his education in the National Nor
laa Y ~ y Y = !. :. III
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but the very best OF material is used IN
construction is a bona tide guarantee
that they are equal to all and surpassed
by none.
by their factory being located directly
in the very heart of one Of the richest
timber regions along the course Of the
Mississippi river, and the wonderful do
cility of the labor they employ affords
them advantages to place on the market
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and iron hitting works. The machinery
ured In this. as In the other departments.
are of the latest improved character,
notable among the list being their by
draulic tire setter. a device that fills 2
long felt want in wagon building, as 1t
masters the art Of uniform dishing of
the wheels. and with pressure Of 1000
pounds to the square inch sets the tire
on cold, which is far superior to the an
!iquated plan of heating the tire and
burning the fellows The high class
machinery in the iron department is
augmented by ten large FORCES set con-
secutively through the center Of the
building. manned by skilled mechanics
ard their heIpers
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which are feb in all channele Of trade
The Hickman Wagon Co heads the list,
followed by piscatOrial interests:
through the latter hundreds Of tons of
fish are annually shipped TO all par OF
the United States, as shown in special
articles In this edition.
The professional hen Of the city are
broad, fberal minded gectemen, zeal
QUE In he pursuance OF their special
calling and well deserving Of pauagerism
for their public spirit manifesto ions
Taking the business life Of Hickman
entire We find marked at every turn
energy and thrift, summarizing them.
peculiar Circumstance is rouced IN their
nationality. The writer is inclined 20
tho belief that % per cent Of the
business men are Americans II T.
doubtful II another similar showing can
be made by a town having anything near
the number OF Inhabitants within the
confines Of the United States,
The pride OF Hickman are her SPLEEN
did schools that oner magnificent op-
portunhies @ those who desire a thor
ough classical education. Professor J.
c. Cheek has charge Of these and there
are no words OF praise that he does rot
merit. MIR, J. w. Cowgirl, one Of our
most foremost business men has ever
been factor In maintaining the high
standard OF the school He has ever
proved one OF lis moss sincere friends
mo As chairman Of The schocl hgaId for
many ye who looks allsr In, Wants o,
came w-su -n.s power Back of thu
: business portion OF the city proper
browning the beautiful hills, are tn
many magnificent homes (the residen
par OF the city,, they are representa-
lives Of nearly every ssyle Of architec
ture and cnyIroncd by eplend.d lawns
studded here and there with sta'Pl!
trees. sweet EmelHug shrubbeTy, oNuti
and natal plants There II lies as
, dream OF ua,ure majestically towerlrl
above the more prosUic features ut th
business temples, presenting land
, scape view out over the broad water
OF the Mississippi river and fertile field
that stretch out from It's shining wa,cr'
b. q living poem, scene beyond the powe
, % pen 70 paint
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E. r. ELLISON.
Special Agent Mutual Lite OF
New York.

In every city, large or small, there
are opponents of certain avocations,
whose lives stand out in bold relief
against the background of humanity,
and who have become a power in their
community in their line of business.
Such men--in the parance Of the end
of the century contingent are termed
"Lustlers," a word which in its fullest
significance, implies a man of ability
coupled with The great American quail.
ity, push. MI f., II Ellison has for sew.
en- years been pushing insurance bust.
ness and the amount OF business he an,
nually transacts evidences his aptitud,
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HICKMAN THE ,r, METROPOLIS Is OF FULTON
MOST BEAUTIFUL TOWNS.
COATED the very
~ OF
SREAT ForessWith millions of feet of Desirable
" PROXIMITY TO THE
TNEXHAUSTABLE beds Clay,
Ware White Splendid OPENING
PIPE INDUSTRY.
Of the stable in the
~ FAILURE in THIRTY YEARS Electric Lights
owned and operated by the city.
7TNEXCELLED Transportation facilities, by
~ In the GREAT southern
POPULATED by people Of refinement and culture Noted
~ for their hospitality.
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County House, Bluff Overlooking River

ne hANhFN OF hlthnaaN - a. uulph'
as the town ls beautiful The site upon
which tho towu In built was a favored
rendezvous OF the Nor,h American In I
dian long before the advent OF white
man. The trend OF hills with the broad .
waters OF the great Mississippi river at !
their base. the dense forests teeming
with game. formed an enchantment in .
due keeping vi h the savage romantic .
nature IL was his paradise Hickman, .
90 tradltiou tells us, was one Of the few .
favored sites OF an Indian village. Dis
tinct among the hillS in aud around .
Hickman are ye. hatiia.ion tracer q The :
now nea O.. Ntinct race that gives credit
To the authcniicity Of traditions record,
Little or nothing Is known Of ,he first
lrVas!on OF the white man In this sec
ton. /, Is said they were Of spanish
origin and came mp the river on a trad
Ing expedition. Some few OF thes, made
friends and took up their abode among
the Indians Their hybrid postority be-
came the savage IN all due sense Of the
term The cruelty OF the spaniards aud
the crat.incss OF the Indian possessed
them with irnate demoniaclsm, n race
~ people far more feroCious In nature
than the Wild beasts that represented
the greater denlEenship Of the trackleSs
cane-breaks and primitive forests. 1t Is
claimed that the lost mines" OF Ken
lucky was discovered and workodby the
forcfa hers Of this shif,lcss race and
was located in the hills along the banks
Of Americas Creates water course and
credl ed as being In close proximity "a
the famous Red Fost lake, magniticere
body % water few niles south OF Hick-
man, the finest and greatest fishing In all
America Since che time OF civilization
strenuous efforts have been made e
locate he supposed mine Of wealth, 70
strong was the story favored, Efforts II
THE direction has brought 10 light many
possibilities, traces Of gold. silver, lead
and zinc have been found, but as ye
,grnnting tho legendary story Of woalu
facts) the rich dspositits awaits the more
fortunate fortune seekers. The
early part OF the present cen
fury marked the first step Of civil
zatiou OF Fulton county. A Mr.. Mills
with a party Of men, landed from III,
river and erected cabin home In tn
year OF 1919, from this colonization be
gan and Il was not long until he llpia!
was forced further westward, and hi
once fayorite hunting 'onnd dispose
IL 20 the government by usaty) wa
turned 20 more prolific account HIGH
man was then known as Mllls Poin'
named In honor OF the first settler,
became the trading point for wild
scope OF territory and for a number q
years was the only place OF note In thl
section, AS the popula ion became NOR
dense inland towns, or trading stations
Evening star., 1898-04-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
The National
Masonic Fair,
Convention Hall,
April m TO 23. 1903.

The following is a list Of some Of the articles
to be voted for at the fair for the benefit OF The
Complete winter uniforms or outfits to the menl-
ppership OF the most popular fire company Of the
library and OF 500 volumes, well-bound
selected literature, to most popular city police
precinct station.
The Somerville & Sons plumbers complete outfit
TO most popular tourneyman plumber.
A high-grade 1898 bicycle to most popular city
The Williams Typewriter and Cabinet to most
Popular lady typewriter in Washington.
70 most popular caterer, restaurant saloon
keeper in the city.
A commander pest commander Of Knights
Tcnplar magnificent solitaire diamond jewel to
any such officer eligible to receive same.
The Plickensderfer Typewriter. No. Z. to most
Haviland beautifully decorated complete dinner
set to most popular lady of the Masonic Fair
The Bliokensderfer Typewriter No. g. to second
most popular public school girl-consolation prize
in the city Of Washington.
The W. B. Moses 4 Sons beautiful all brass
Infants crib. completely furnished, TO most pop
ular infant OF any member of the Masonic order
In this city.
case Of solid silver elaborately finished work.
trs rc 10 most popular Blue Lodge OF the Dis
case of solid silver; deliberately finished work
ing jew els to most popular Commandery Of knights
Templar of the District.
Anss. Of working Jewels to most
The .Alson Nailor'' gold watch to most popular
High School cadet.
high-grade 1898 bicycle to most popular public
A high-grade 1895 bicycle to most popular public
school female scholar.
The Saks Co. five suits Of clothes to order of
the most popular Mascns OF the city.
The John P. Hamlin solid silver barrel or wine
easket on wheels. to most popular restaurant or
The National Rifles complete Knight Templar
outft-uniform and leather trunk and sword case.
badge &c, to most popular Knight Templar or
prospective Knight Templar. 1t
Evening star., 1898-04-05
Funeral of Mrs. Faunce.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary L. Faunce
who died suddenly Sunday last at the res
fGence of her son-in-law, Mr.. Charles H.
Paige, No. A34 Massachusetts avenue north.
west, will take place tomorrow afternoon
at 2:3o o'clock.
Mrs. Faunce was the widow of Conrad
Faunce and had reached the advanced age
of seyenty-eight years. For more than
fifty years she was a resident of the south
western section of the city, where she was
greatly esteemed for her kindness, gentle
ness and charity. She leaves four Gaugh-
ters. each of whom is married, and two
sons Until shortly before her death Mrs.
Faunce enjoyed excellent health, and was
preparing to go to church when she was
stricken down. She expired in a few mo-
znerltS thereafter.
Evening star., 1898-04-05
RESULT OF INExpER1ENCE.
Verdict Of Jury Cancerninr De,.h =,
Bra keman DfmmfcL


seroAct of Jury Concerning Death of
Brakeman Dimmfck.
The coroner's inquest held yesterday
afternoon in the case of ]. Harry Dim.
mick, the brakeman killed in the Anacostis
freight yard, showed that the accident was
the result Of inexperience on the mart
OF the deceased Several witnesses all
railroad men, were examined. The victim
OF the accident was found after he had
been crushed between the cars by Car In
spector Lovelace. who called F1agman
Lash, a friend Of Dimmick. gee -
Dimmtck said to him: George. will YOU
tell my wife, Teresa, to take good care of
my boy: am He could say no more.
for death claimed him before he could
finish his sentence. - Z.
The deceased had been on the road only
short time. and members of the crew
with which he worked had told him to
do no coupling. 1t was thought that he
was endeavcring to effect a coupling when
the accident happenedt for an ordinary pin
and link were found On the track Where
the victim fell. Nhe try found a verdict
Of accidental death , .
The verdict recitAd: He had been warned
not to attempt todmake couplings .as he
was an inexperienced man; and we find that
his injuries resul1ed IN an accident for
which no one cansbe held accountable.n
During the taking ofsthe testimony eome
reference was paid te the character of
the coupling. thea witnesses saying that
there were no automa4lc couplings on the
cars which were labkea after by Dimrafck. !.
Had the cars been fitted with such coup-
liEgs, 1t was sad. Mmmick would not
have lost his hfe.s
Evening star., 1898-04-05
YOU GET FULL VALUE


for your money when you buy "Pabst' ia.
nous Milwaukee Beer. It's only the In
ferior grades that require gifts to sell
them. If you prefer dark beer try ''Doppel
Braeu." Pabst Brewing Co., 7O3 N. Cap. st.
For GOOD FRIDAYS BREAKFAST
serve Hot Cross Buns. We bake the real
English Buns. and send them hot from the
ovens on Good Friday morning. Send in
your order at any time. Telephone 1913.
FUSSELL'S. 1927 N. Y. ave.
ORDER GOOD FRIDAY BUNS NOW.
We're ready to take your order to be de-
liyered In time for breakfast on Good Fri
day morning. Our buns are very tooth
some. 1Sc.doz. Krafft's Bakery, ,1Sth&Pa av.
IF YOUR MEMORY IS TREACHEROUS
our huge electric sign will halp you to re-
member that We upholster and recover
Furniture-re-make Mattresses. Best work.
Stumph Bedding Co., 7th and K Phone 425.
Gas Ranges-cheapest fuel-most comfort.
1204 G. c. A Muddman & Co., GIG 18th.
DAINTY EASTER GIFT.
Huyler's justly celebrated Bonbons and
Chocolates, in fancy baskets and boxes.
corner F and 18th streets. Candies sent by
mail or express.
KENNY'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES.
Highest quality. lowest prices. Pure
sugars sold at cost; 8 city stores.
C. d. KENNY.
Evening star., 1898-04-05
SALES OF PAPER BOXES.
Communication From District Reform
School Opposing LegislatiOn.

Communication From District Reform
School Opposing Le&islntiOn.
The District Commissioners havs transmit
ted to Chairman Babcock of the House Dis
trict committee copies Of communications
received by them from the authorities of
the District reform school relative to House
bill 1916, to regulate the manufacture and
sale of paper boxes in the District.
1t is stated by the reform school authori-
ties that the expenses of manufacturing the
boxes at the school are paid for wholly from
the proceeds of the work done there and
not from any appropriation for the school.
In no instance has the school sold boxes
below cost, except where odd lots were left
in hand on rare occasions.
The board of trustees of the school state
it as their opinion that no public interest
calls for the passage of the bill. The prop
osition that the boxes made at the school
should be SO marked, they say, Is only one
of the phases of the constant efforts of diff
ferent classes of workers to prevent compe-
t!tion on the part of any one, the govern
ment included, except those belonging to
their own organizations.
Evening star., 1898-04-05
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.


Proceedings Of the Weekly Meeting
Held Last Evening.
The regular weekly meeting of the Gen.
tral Labor Union was held last evening at
typographical Temple. President N c.
Sprague occupied the chair and Mr.. ]. NJ.
Kreiter was secretary.
The special committee. which was ap-
pointed to act Jointly with the Columbia
Protective Association to bring to the at
tention Of the Secretary of the Navy the
complaint Of the musicians that Leader
Santelman Of the Marine Band had ex-
cused four members Of that organization
from performing service ordered by Secre-
tary Long at the launching of the kear-
sarge and Kentucky. to fulfill private en-
gagements in this city. reported that they
called On Assistant Secretary Roosevelt,
who heard their statement, and requested
that 1t be made in writing. The report was
accepted and a statement sras prepared by
the Central Labor Union. setting forth the
facts as alleged, which will be forwarded
to the Secretary by the committee.
"A committee from the Building Trades
Council Mr.. ]. p. Healey, chairman as
directed at the last meeting of that body,
requested that the ways and means COM
mittee Of the Central Labor Union act
Jointly with similar committee from the
Building Trades Council to arrange for q
proper observe nee of Labor day. The re-
quest was aceeded to. and committee of
fve, composed of Messrs. Milford Spohn
Andrew Lewis. ]. M. kreiter, ]. d. Mckay
aud William Silver. was appointed to make
all the arrangements necessary. The joint
committee will meet tomorrow evening, at
Electrical Workers Hall, and organize.
The delegate from the musicians reported
that he had been informed that, the 9Th
Cavalry Band, stationed at Fort Myer has
been secured to furnish music during the
horse show; that the contract had been
awarded them under condition that they
render two days services gratuitously. The
matter was referred to a committee to
ascertain IL such was the fact.
At the request Of the musicians, It was
directed that contract be prepared by the
for the employment of members Of the Co.
lumbia Protective Association at various
resorts during the summer season, which
will be submitted to the proprietors of the
places referred to.
delegate, on behalf Of Mr.. Joseph p
McCrink Of the Engineers Union, stated
that the latter desired to express his re-
grets at having to sever his relations with
the Central Labor Union, which was made
necessary by reason Of the fact that Mr.
McCrink~ has enlisted in the United States
navy, and resolution was unanimously
adopted, in which regrets were expressed
expressing the belief that he will fight as
valiaRtly for the cause of Cuban liberty
and to avenge the loss of the Maine and
her brave sailors as he had labored for the
cause OF trade unionism ever since he has
been connected with labor organization.
A copy of the resolution would, it was
stated be forv arded to Mr.. McCrink.