The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-03-30

ing the Normal.
DR. Harvey preached fine sermon a
the Baptist church last Sunday to a large
congregation
Bro. Ben Hagan and Bro. Duval
lectured before the Brandenburg Nor
NAL last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duncans pictures in
Saturdays Courier were handsome edi-
tions to its pages
Miss Robinson, of Muldraugh, visited
Miss Maude Reesor last Saturday al
Mrs. Fannie Ditto'e,
Bro. 1. w. Bruner was among the
ministers. He hadn't been here fol-
twenty-four years.
Everybody was glad to see Brother
Ben Hagan who was our minister here
several years ago.
The sirging OF the choir during the
Baptist services was most excellent.
Bro. Jenkins has fine voice.
The Baptist congregation OF Branden-
burg church knows just how to provide
for crowd when it comes to a collation..
A good many from here had made
| arrangements 10 attend the Teachers
Association last Saturday at Garrett, but
the rain prevented.
Gov. Bradley and his staff looked war
like at Newport News, when the Ken
lucky was launched. 1t all speaks well
for the dear old state.
We are expecting graphic account, a
Yeritable pen picture Of the Kentucky
launchir g from our "chatty" correspond
ent from Irvington.
AL Bishop the popular clerk on the
steamer Ragon has sent number of his
friends "Benediction" nicely framed.
l was one of the fortunates and shall
ever prizs it as one of my sweetest
souvenirs. AL was bright pupil in my
husbands school.
Mr. and MIS- Henry Harrington have
one of the sweetest and prettiest homes
in Brandenburg, the Rawlings property.
The yard is particularly attractive just
now mass OF bursting buds, early
flowers and green grass enjoyed by a
happy family.
The Ohio is on another "tear." 1t
seems impossible for it to behave itself
seemly it is ever on extremes out of its
banks or fiat in its bed. We are some
what ashamed of such conduct but when
we remember that human nature is
equivalent to a certain extent we refrain
from indignation.
The Minister'S meeting and Board OF
Missions which were held at the Baptist
church last week proved a most inter-
esting, instructive and pleasant union Of
Salem Association dinner was served on
the ground, beautifully to all and to
spare. Bro. Jenkins always extended
an invitation for all to remain.
l have just finished that great book.
"Titus" by Mrs. Florence Morse Kings
ley, for which she received thousand
dollar prize. The book has stirred the
hearts OF many millions of people. The
book proves Mrs. Kingsley to be loving,
tender woman as well as a fine writer.
"Prisoners of the Sea" has been publish
ed and is said to be as fine as Titus"
Mr.. Bingham, celebrated elocution-
list, humorst and lecturer will appear at
the Methodist church, April 9Th, in his
best roles Proceeds for the Lucille
Home. Miss Ellen Muniord will sing.
This is a rare opportunity TO hear a
renowned Philadelphia star in his line
He is a violinist Of some accomplish
ments Tickets on sale. 20 and Is cents,
at hewitt & Coughs.
Despite swar rumors and ominous
clouds lowering DER the nation business
is reviving. The money market is per-
fectly quiet. Wall street is OF course,
depressed and speculation is rather on a
standstill but we must remember that
by no means is said street the center OF
our financial system.
The Custom correspondent is fine but
he don't come out strong enough on
some issueP. Why doesn't he help this
give those same issues just what
he feels The Goebel Bill shocked him
the electric chain extended over the
state like galvanic battery. Watch
the result
lust SO far but no father shall Spanish
ships &c, our waters that wash the shores
Of an unfortunate island must not be |
rippled by a weak nations colon-or
she'll and shot will be the reception.
Let us hope and pray that war may yet
be averted by wise President and his
cabinet, bat we as a nation want honor |
and Cuba free.
have always admired Mira Francis