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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
MYSTERIOUS
MALADY.
Is Killing Many Horses In and
Around the City.
Animals Suffer Terrible Pain Before
Death Relieves Them.

A mysterious disease is killing horses
in and around Cloverport. The afflicted
animal is suddenly seized with violent
pains which causes it to stagger and In a
few hours death comes to its relief
The first animal in this city 10 seccumb
tn the unknown plague was De. X. l..
Nswson's horse known as Charlie"
The latter was the equine character OF
the town aud has been driven by almost
every person in the city.
On Thursday, while he was being led
to water by negro boy, he was seized
with violent pains and fell on the briggs.
Nils suffering was intense and a great
crowd saw him in the throes of Gg)ny.
He became blind before he died.
On Friday Charlie Boiler lost horse
and @. Weatherholt lost two fine ami
mails from the same disease. 1t has
since became epidemic and the money
loss due to the mortality among horses
in this section cannot be estimated.
1t is thought that this is the same dis
ease that 10 killing so many horses in
Daviess county.
An Evansville man, who is identified
with the drug trade, and who has con:
siderable knowledge of the symptoms OF
poison, said that the malady which is
killing off the horses in this section OF
the county is ergot poisoning and that 1t
is the result OF feeding them blasted
corn.
Ergot, which is a poisonous drug,
used in obstetrics, il derived from blast
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
ELEVEN RECRUITS.
Breckenridge Boys to 90 to Manila With
the Army.

Lieutenant w. Z. Johnston, of the
3rd United States cavelry, was in the
city Monday for the purpose of accept.
ing recruits for the 22nd United States
infantry, now stationed at TT. Crook,
Nebraska. ..
He took with him to Louisville, the
following persons who enlisted at this
station:
John w. Powers, Walter II. Stiff,
Barney j. Snyder, Charles Glenn and
Richard D May, of Breckenridge coun.
ty; Jacob +. Turner, Albert s. Berger
John +, Schwarz and August Jackson, Of
Perry county, Ind; John II. Stevens, OF
Hancock county, and Hayes b. Hilton,
Of Nelson county
The 22nd re- giment has been ordered
to Manila and it is thought will 20 by
way of the Suez canal, thus giving its
members a trip around the world.
G. II. Hagerty, district passenger agent
of the Pennsylvania lines was in the
city working up the soldier business for
his road.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
ABOUT STREET LIGHTS.
Present System Of Lighting is Very Un-
satisfactory.

Cloverport might as well have no street
lamps at all. The lighting system, as
now conducted, is a failure. On dark
nights, when rain. mist and fog envelopes
the town in Egyptian darkness, the
lamps are not lighted, while on nights
when the moons rays cast a brilliant
radiance, the lamps throw out a world of
light.
The fault is not with the lamp lighter,
but with the city council. 1t goes by the
almanac and when that book says it will
be dark in Philadelphia the street lamps
must be lighted here although the thor
oughiares be brilliant.
1t is to be hoped that council will dis
play a little common sense and give
orders to have the street lamps lighted
on dark rainy or snowy nights. 1t will
save lots of bad temper and possibly a
few broken limbs,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
FARMERS
INSTITUTE.
Agricultural Wiseacres to Dis.
cuss Topics Related to
Tillage.
The Meetings are to Be Held at Irv-
ington Early This Year.

Irvington is in the center of a rich
agricultural section and possesses a most
progressive farming population.
Her agriculturalists are strictly up-to-
date, but notwithstanding this fact they
are eager to know more ofitheir vocation
go they have taken steps which will re-
suit in the holding of Farmers Insti-
tute there early next year.
The institute will be held for the
benefit of farmers in Breckenridge and
Meade counties and will be under the
direction of Commissioner Lucas Moore,
of the State Agricultural bureau.
The program has not yet been deter
mined nor has the date of the meetings
been made public, but it is thought that
the Institute will be held at Irvington,
January and 4, 1899.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
SOCIETY
SENSATION.
Louisville Man Shoots His Sis
ter's Betrayer.
The Latter Is a Prominent 0wensboro
Attorney,

A sensational encounter took place on
Second and Walnut streets louisville
Sunday. Robert Mcdowell, a young
lawyer and society man, shot and
wounded Freeman Little and chased
him into saloon. He then surrendered
to policeman, and swore out war ant,
charging Little with criminal assault
upon his sister, Kate Mcdowell, last
August. The fight was witnessed by
Miss Mcdowell, and another brother,
Irvine. When Little was shot, Irvine
put his sister into a carriage and drove
her home.
All the people are socially prominent
The McDowells are gr at.grandchil dren
of Henry Clay. Their father is W p.
Mcdowell, OF Louisville, brother Of Col,
Henry Clay Mcdowell, proprietor of the
Ashland, the famous blue grass home oil
the great commoner at Lexington. All
are devoted TO society and popular, the
girl being beautiful and accomplished
Little is the son of Judge Little, prom.
inent lawyer OF Greensboro He and
Miss Mcdowell have been engaged for
several months. Recently Mrs Nc
Dowell found it necessary that the mar.
rage be Immediately solemnized, but
Little refused, saying he would not be
ready until next April. The girl in
sisted, but he told her to engage a ply
stefan. Last week she told her troubles
to her mother, who told her sons. The
girl then wrote another letter, insisting
upon marriage, but Little again refused.
He came up from Greensboro Sunday
morning and wrote her note, asking
her to meet him at Second and Walnut
streets in the afternoon. She took her
brothers in her confidence, and they ac-
companied her. When they met Little,
Robert told him that he must take
choice between marrying his sister at
once or death. Little again refused, and
started to run. Robert opened fire on
him, and ore bullet took effect in his
arm. When arrested on the warrant
charging assault he broke down, and
agreed to marry the girl at once The
McDowels told the story in detail, but
Little refused to say Il word.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

ed corn and the antidote for the poison,
which is the same for horses as for
human beings, is an emetic OF mustard
and warm water, followed tg large
draughts Of warm water. Give strong
draughts Of coffee and wbiskey with
charcoal freely. Keep the horse lying
down and prevent it from beating its
head against the ground.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
HOME WAS
BURNED.
Destructive Fire at Rockville FRI
day Night.
But Little of the Contents We're Saved
From Ruin.

At two o'clock last Friday night Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Howard were awakened to
find their dwelling on fire. They saved
but little of their property, the fire being
under such headaway that no time was
allowed them. The house was a sub
stantial one, occupied by DIR. Dempster
before he moved to Glendeane. There
was no insurance. The origin of the fire
is unknown. From its position at the
time it was discovered it locks like the
work of an incendiary.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
LOST

Many have lost confidence and hope as
well as health, because they have been
told their Kidney disease was incurable,
Foley's Kidney Cure is a Guaranteed
remedy for the discouraged and discon-
solate.-A. r. Fisher, Cloverport r. A.
shellman, Stephensport; L. A. Witt,
Hardinsburg.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
Big Purchases.

Foster Lyons has purchased 100000
pounds OF tobacco at Caster 80 far this
season. He paid from l to T. All Tay-
lor has bought 49, 900 pounds of the weed
at Rosetta, paying from l to 7. These
buyers are operating earlier in the sea-
son than usual and have made unusually
large purchases for this time OF year.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
GAY AND FESTIVE
Are the Crowds that Congregate at
Suffers.

There is holiday atmosphere about
Suffers that attracts people. The store,
with its immense stock and its brilliant
decorations, draws like mustard plaster.
During the past week immense crowds
have visited the establishment and the
volume of business done was something
immense. A large corps OF statesmen
have been employed and a greater rush
IS now on than before.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
Weighs Ten Pounds.

O. f. Redman, the popular railroad
agent at Irwin gton is one OF the proudest
men on the Henderson Route" and
well he should be. On the evening OF
December 9TH, beautiful ten pound
boy made Its appearance at his home.
Mother and child are doing we'll. Here's
our congratulations Bro R4dman.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

The sooner cough or cold is cured
without harm to the sufferer the better.
Lingering colds are dangerous Hacking
cough is distressing One Minute Cough
Cure quickly cures it. Why suffer when
such cough cure is within reach? 1t is
pleasant to taste.-Short & Haynes
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

A cough is not like fever. 1t does
not have to run a certain course. Cure
it quickly and affectually with One Min
ute Cough Cure, the best remedy for all
ages and for the most severe cases. We
recommend it because it's good.-Short
& Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
Mrs. Hardin Bruner Dead.

Mrs. Hardin Bruner, of Pellville, died
on Thursday after a short illness of ty-
phoid. An elder daughter died some
time ago OF the same disease. She leaves
q husband and several small children, all
of whom have just recovered from the
fever. The whole community joins in
sympathy for them in the deep bereave-
ment.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
"a 3 ToRTA.
Bears the Hlha Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature af IxXAzIAx
Poster Show.

The members OF the Presbyterian
church, of this city, contemplate giving
a poster show in the near future for the
purpose OF raising money for the church.
The show will be under the direction of
James Fisher, whose artistic tastes and
knowledge of such affairs will guarantee
it success.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself of waste matter. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers will remove the trou-
BILE and cure Sick Headache, Biliousness
Inactive Liver, and clear the Complex.
ion. Small, sugar coated, don't grippe or
cause nausea. Short & Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
JUNGLE JOSH"
Will Be Finely Interpreted BY Local
Talent.

The person who misses the amatuer
play "Uncle JOSH" which is to be inter-
preted by the members of the local A O..
U. W. Lodge at Mattingly's hall on the
nights OF December Goth and 9th, will
be missing rare treat.
The members OF the cast are now re-
hearsing and have made wonderful pro-
gress. Their work is artistic and will re-
suit in most successful and entertaining
performances. There will undoubtedly
be large attendance at the show.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

Many household is saddened by death
because OF the failure to keep on land
a safe and absolute certain cure for Group
such as One Mirute Cough Cure See
that your little ones are protected against
emergency & Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
A New Light.

The enterprising new finn of Jolly &
Cain, at Irvington, has installed ali
acetyline gas plant in their store aud
now that establishment is the most
brilliantly lighted one in the county
Irvington keeps growing more and more
up-to-date.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

There will be special services at the
Catholic church in this city Christmas.
Three masses will be celebrated. The
hours for thu masses will be o'clock,
O'Clock and 10 o'clock in the morning.
The 10 o'clock mass will be high mass.
There will be special music and the
church will be beautifully decorated.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

Overcome evil with good. Overcome
your coughs and colds with One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t is so good children cry
for it. 1t cures Group, bronchitis, pneu-
monia, grippe and all throat and lung
diseases.- & HAYNES.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
FOR PNEUMONIA

DR.. ]. G. Bishop, of Agnew, Mich.
says II have used Foley's Honey and
Tar in three very severe cases of pneu-
monia the past month with good results
A. r. Fisher, Cloverport; r. A. She'll
man, Stephensport E. A. Witt, Har-
dinsburg.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
VIII Make Arrangements.

There will be meeting of the citizens
OF Iryington, Saturday, Dec. oath, for the
purpose of making arrangements for the
holding of a Farmers Institute at that
point. Committees will be named to see
that visitors are entertained and such
steps will be taken as will make the in
stitute an assured success.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

Soothing, healing, cleansing, DeWitt's
Witch Hszel salve is the implacable
enemy of sores, burns and wounds. 1t
never fails to cure Piles. You may re-
ly upon it.-Short & Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
Miss rIorgan's ReeicaI.

Miss Aila Morgan, of Bowling Green,
gave a recital at the Baptist church last
Thursday aud Friday nights. Those
who attended were eloquent IN their
praises and pronounced the recital an
artistic success
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

Late to bed and early to rise, prepares
a man for his home in the skies. But
early to bed and Little Early Riser, the
pill that makes life longer and better and
wiser Short & Haynes
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
. a - TO E Z a.
Bears the AIha Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature OF LsxHAzzZIy
VIII Quit Farming.

Mrs. Leon Addison has sold her resi-
dence at Custom to Mr.. Joe &. Anderson
for $780, Mr.. Anderson had a sale the
10Th and will move into his new city
quarters right away. He says he intends
to quit farming.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

The person who disturbed the congre.
CATION last Sunday by coughing, is re-
quested to call on A. r. Fisher, Clover
port; r. A. ShelIman, Stephensport I;
E. A. Witt, Hardinsburg, and get bot
tie of Foley's Honey and Tar, which al.
WAYS gives relief
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
FOR KIDNEY TROUBLE

there is nothing better than Foley's
Kidney Cure, everyone who tries it will
agree to this.--A. Il. Fisher, Cloverport
II. A. Shelman, Stephensport; f. A.
Witt, Hardinburg.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
Christmas Dinner.

The members OF the Methodist church
at Hardinsburg, are tn give grand
Christmas dinner in Testf's old store
house December oath, for the benefit OF
the church. All are invited.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
DeWitt's Witch Hazel SalVe
Cures Piles. ScaIds. Burns.
GREAT DEMAND
Cider and Vinegar Stocks Being Rapidly
Reduced.

The failure of the apple crop this year
has created an extraordinary demand for
cider.
Marion Polk, of Tobinsport, who is the
largest manufacturer of cider and vine
gar in this locality, has disposed of all
his stock Of cider and large quantity of
vine gar.
He had large stock and got good
prices for all he disposed of.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

When you ask for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve don't accept counterfeit or
imitation. There are more cases of Piles
being cured by this, then all other com.
bined .-Short & Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
CIOvERPORT KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 81 1879
Poor and Weak
catarrh and Bronchial Trouble
Had no Appetite Now Better in
Every Way-A Delicate Child.

Every Way-A Delicate Child.
"Some time since took n sudden cola
and could not get rid of it. Being subject
to catarrh and bronchial trouble coughed
terribly. 1 lost my appetite and grew
poor and weak and / did not feel like
work. began taking Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. In a short time the cough disap-
peared, slept we'll, had a good appetite
and was better in every way. Last
spring was not feeling well, had no APP
petite and no strength. / resorted to
Hoods Sarsaparilla and soon felt more
like work. My little nephew was a deli
cate child and had humor which trou-
bled him so he could not rest Mt night.
He has taken a few bottles of Hoods Sar-
saparilla and now he has a good appetite
and is able to sleep" Miss ABBIE j.
FREEMAN, South Duxbury, Mass.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
Will Give a PLAY.

The Lewsport band boys are thinking
of getting up play in the near future
They have about decided to present the
drama entitled, "Uncle Josh" Lewis.
port has some fiue dramatic talent and
there is no doubt but that the play will
be success from start to finish.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That Is what IL was made for.
Educational Association.

The News is in receipt OF the program
of the annual meeting of the Kentucky
Educational Association, which is to he
held at Louisville, Ky, December 81,
2S and 90
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic loo or go
IL C. @. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
Elactlnn of Officers

The local Masonic Lodge will hold an
election of officers at their hall Decem-
Der 9th. A full attendance is desired.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
KEEPS ON
GROWING.
BaIIman's Ear OF Corn Laid in
the Shade.
Thomas J. jolly, of BewIeyVille,
Breaks the Record.

The triumph of J. w. Ballmap, Of
West View, was short lived. Last week
be sent word that he had an ear of corn
that for size could beat anybody's ear OF
corn, but he has more than met bis
match and must yield the palm as well
as the championship belt to Thomas
Jolly, the genial proprietor OF the Dewey
Heights farm one mile north OF BewleY-
Vile.
Mr.. Ballman, it will be remembered,
lives at West View, and in ambitious
season he succeeded in raisiug an Ear OF
corn that had % rows, averaging 81
grains to the row, making l ,456 grains
on the ear. He thought he had a cinch
On Thursday last Mr.. jolly was shuck-
ing corn and be found an ear that was
giant. 1t had % rows, aud there was an
average Of 81 grains to the row, making
in all 1912 grains TO the ear.
This ear of corn is now on exhibition
at Jolly & Gains store at Irvington and
Bob Jolly, Roy Gain or Clint Addison
will show it to you without money or
without price.
Those Irvington p, ople are growing
too ambitious and We beg some other
Breckenridge farmer to produce al ear
to beat it, Bob jolly picked strawberries
on Thanksgiving day aud it looks as
though the Jolly's are trying to corner
all the freaks OF the " grtable kin gdom
Please, somebody, head them eff,
And Here's Another,
The Glendeane correspondent to the
News in a moment of enthusiasm sent
in TIN. following. He has Ballman beat
en- but there's the great, unbeatable
Jolly standing in the way of Brother
Willis triumph.
GAS the oW n of the nubbin-producing
old farm adjoining friend Ballman's in
tie Fair View nelghborhood, | was ex-
ceedingly pleased to note that he had
pro luced the mammoth corn tar OF the
SEASON. l had about concluded that
inferior Gu tiYation was all that kept my
broom-sedga fields from being the most
enormous producers in the county, but
Fair View is eclipsed. Glendeane has
done it. Clint Willis tells me that he
has an ear of corn with 80 rows OF grains
with 40 grains to the row, making 1470
grains on the ear. Mr.. Willis veractly
is unquestionabe and without seeing
this grain production, we are willing to
award MIN the prize till some other Sec
ton is heard from.
Clint ought to be the happiest man
that reads the News, he's newly married,
be it remembered, and now that he
ought to be smiles from ear to ear"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
No-To-Roc for FIfty Gents

NO-IO-b uc TOT Hiiby Sehbn'
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc. 81. All druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21
H-~-BT~ Sarsa-
EEOOO = pariIia
Special Services.

HooJ,- DILL are the best after-dinner
lIOOli , Ills pills. aid digestion. 25c
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-12-21

In it you will find every decacy that will go to make the
Christmas dinner complete. All goods pure, and
have welleaned reputation for fair dealing and low
prices. - -.,,--
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
ANGLEToN NOTES.
Considerable New Land Bcing nrok-
en- INTO pIanI Cnne.

Aneleton. Texas. January S--Tha plant
ing OF sugar cane is the absorbing ,opis
Of conversation In this section Il Is said
that with the addition OF a small amount
81 machinery the Retrieve plantation can
work up All the cane grown In this section
for many years 10 come.
The necessary changes in the plant VII
be made provided tho farmers plant a safIi
cient amount OF cane 10 justify the re-
modelling OF tho pant
Several thousand acres OF new land
VIII bo planted 10 this section this spring.
mostly by late arrivals although many old
pianlaticns are being opeled up throughout
The county. Deeds we're flied this week Tor
Two old Plantations recently sold. upon
which extensive improvements are now.
BEING made. The consideration for one
o. The places was $Bs,Iis,el and the other
Ss',aop Many transfers OF less Importance
were made during the week. aud large
number of town lots changed hands.
There IS more building going on In
A0sleien rev than Mt any time during
The history OF the town Two new brick
blocks Will soon be commenced, and resi-
ceness are going up 10 ALI directions.
Tax Collector sweeny reports thar there
"a 100000 due for taxes in this county
which VIII be coilectable under the new
law Many suits are being flied for The
collection o. back taxes. ana the peop,e
are beginning TO realize that they mus. BE-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-09
r. 5. SMITHS ADVANCEMENT.
He VIII Make The Race for Attnrae,
General, 49,

VI d
Hillsboro. Texas, daagaFy s.,-Hon Ton.
Smith today gave out tho 'fdIlo@.ng:
TO Inc Democracy Of Texas
hereby announce my candidacy for ths
position OF attorney general 81 Texas. sua !.
iset TO tho action q the d6moratie state
convention.
Feeling sure that my views an politteal
qhestlops. both STATE and National M,
ulueTslSod hy those who may have Noticed
ms private and public record, / Htiii think
~ " nat ainisg for ine to say thas | lndnrs,
aud asproSe the policies enumerated "a lhe
democratic National platform upon ,yhf,i,
Mr.. Bryan was nominated al Chicago ann
as one OF the presidential electors lor tnp
Texas democracy from the state nj large
AT the last election. l publicly discussed al
me p'anka IN that platform Ia many coma
tics IN our State.
our State platform voted for m the
state convention which adopled IL ana /
still approve IT.
9s appreciate the responsibilities reptln,
upon the lawyer TO whom Is given he of
iire OF attorney general u Texas ana
should you. IN your good juagntrnt, seleot
me, II viii be my pleasure to nut forth me-
every effort 10 come fully up To the ,nsas.
ure OF the requirements and duties IN Nh.
oiice- whatever issues may eriss during
he campaign | shalt diseases upon the
stump aud otherwise FROM a democrats
stardpolnt, aud shall align myself mon
tiem according 10 what eonceise To DO