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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
NOTICE.!

Public sale of franchises for Electric
Lights, Electric Street Railway, Water
Works
tees of the town of Irvine, KY, that
said board on the 22d day of January
1900, at the front door of the Court
House, Irvine, KY. between the hours
of 10 a m. and IL 80 a. m, offer pub
licly to the highest and best bidder the
Franchises or Privilege for any or all
the below mentioned purposes, for &
term not exceeding 20 years, a motion
to and for said purpose having been
previously made before and to said
board TO build. operate and maintain
Electric Street Railway, Electric Light
AID Power Plant, Water Power Plant
and Works with piping and hydrants
upon, across and through the streets
OF said town so as not to interfere with
the public aud convenient use thereof.
The said board Of trustees shall cause
to be published for four consecutive
weeks in some newspaper of general
circulation this advertisement for the
sale of said franchises or privileges
The terms of the contract TO be en-
tered into between purchaser or pur
chasers and said town to be made
known and entered into on the day o
sale The said Trustees reserving th'
right to reject any and all bids.
Given under our hands this 1871
day OF December. 1859
ST.. TUDOR, Chairman.
THOS. WILLIAMS, Sac'y.
] dec27-4t =. CONROY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
Mail Boxes For Richmond.

Postmaster Wallace is contemplating
making application for establishing
letter boxes over the city for the cou-
venience Of the public. There are over
5000 people in Richmond and the cIty's
area is 50 great that It would be a great
convenience to those living remote from
the posto1ice to be able to deposit their
mail in boxes nearby Should Mr..
Wallace's plan go through there will
be six or more bnxes erected. one near
the X. G. depot one on Lancaster Ave-
nue.. one on West Main, one near X. n.
/. & Il. depot, and another near the
court house, and Others at suitable
points. The mails will be collected
frequently during the day and untold
convenience given the public We
trust Mr.. Wallace may succeed Ia thin
laudable undertaking.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27

This community, so accustomed TO
.sensations,w greatly shocked on Mon
day by the news of the sudden death
of Mr.. J. Lewis Booker. one of the best
known citizens of the place. Mr..
Booker was in his usual health, and
only shortly before his death had been
in conversation with friends at the
Water q Light Office. About two
O'Clock in the afternoon he went home,
and, as was his custom, lay down for a
nap His wife was in an adjoining
room about her housework, and haT-
pening into the room where her hus
band lay heard him gasping for breath.
She rushed 10 his side but only to see
him expire moment later The tuner
al will take place at the residence of
Mrs. ii l.. White, TO day at IL O'clock
followed by interment in the Richmond
Cemetery.
Deceased, who was about ~ years of
age, was a strikingly handsome man, Of
dignified demeanOr, of fine breeding. of
noble instincts, and had friends every
where. lie was son of VIM Booker,
OF Louisville, and was closely related
to the BOokers. of Washington county,
KY, and of Arkansas. He was for
years the trusted salesman of Peaslee.
Gsulbert & Co.. Louisville but later
entered the insurance field in which
he was equally successful.
In 1885 he was united in marriage to
Miss Olivia White, daughter of Hugh
l.. and Lucy Bates White, the latter of
whom survives. A bright little girl OF
twelve years, named for her maternal
grandmother, shares to-day her moth
er's bereavement.andt to them the COM
munity eXtends its deepest sympathy.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
A Siroaq Team is This.

Mr.. Clarence w. Murphey, of Savan-
nah, Ga, has our thanks for copy Of
his latest Lullaby, reproduced in minia-
ture upon the back of an deliberately
illumined Christmas card issued by Col
S. F. b. Morse, Passenger Traffic Mana
ger of the Southern Pacific and the
Huston and Texas Central Railways.
known as the famous Sunset Route"
from the Atlantic to the Pacific
coast. Col Morse is well-known in
Richmond. having been General Mana.
ger of the Kentucky Central r. r., now
the Cincinnati & Livington Branch of
the L q n. He is big Drained and big
hearted and gentleman all over whom
his patrons and subordinates admire
and delight to serve. An acquaintance
of fourteen years with his travelling
passenger agent. Mr.. Murphey, enables
us to say, what ten thousand other
friends will endorse, that there is not
between the two oceans to-day a more
genial, accomplished and popular gem
tieman than Clarence Wainwright Muir
phey, and such traits render him fiji
COR service in the passenger department
of this noted system, The Sunset
Route
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
The Lost Cause

Comes to us this week full of good
things. The number is profusely illus
traied, containing etchings and half
tones of the Davis tablets and mOnu-
ments at Richmond, Va; President
Davis birthplace in Kentucky and
home in Mississippi; fine portrait Of
Col. j. j. Williams, late commander of
Virginia Division Of U. G. V.
The issue contains, in addition to
other matter, the following: A spicy
editorial on the painting of Gen. K K.
Lees portrait in blue; orders from Gen.
Norman; interesting accounts of the
national meeting of the Daughters Of
the COnfedercy in Richmond, Va; adj
dresses by Mrs. Gem Basil Duke and
others; war "reminiscences and various
interesting notes, making most charm
ing and attractive number Of this Con-
federate publication.
The Lost Cause will contain all in
formation and notes of interest IN con-
nectiOn with the great national reunion
of Confederate Veterans to be held in
Louisville, KY. May 1900.
Edited bv Mrs. Basil Duke and Miss
Florence Barlow, Louisville, Ky. Price
70 cents per year.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27

is responsible for many aches
and pains. But whatever the
cause of decay, it should be
arrested and the teeth put in
good condition.
Science and skill have made
it a simple matter. The den
lists chair no longer has any
terrOrS.
All work is done with re-
gard to our patrons comfort,
convenience and ultimate sat
isfaction.
We clean, fill or extract
teeth without pain to the
patient.
Our fine sets of teeth at
$500 made on zylonite or rub
Der are absolutely perfect.
We guarantee them.
Teeth extracted 25c. The
best amalgam filling 75c.
Half fare on r. r. and free
hotel accommodation for pa
tients from a distance who
write for appointments.
DIR. V. H. HOBSON,
Office next door to POstoffice,
Richmond, KY. Office open
nights.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27

A cbildless home is a cherries home.
The maternal instinct exists in every
woman and when it's unqualified she is
deprived of much of the happiness of life.
1t often happens that chI1dlessness is
due TO some cause which can be re-
moved, and often is removed by the
use of DIR. Pierce's EavOrite Prescript-
ion The vigor and vitality which this
remedy imparts to the delicate woman
ly organs, puts them in a condition
OF normal health, the lack of which is
often the sole obstruction to maternity.
Every woman should read DIR. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Adviser, a
book containing 1908 pages and 700 il
lustrations. 1t is sent entirely free on
receipt of stamps to pay expense of
mailing only Send 81 One-cent stamps
for the paper back bound volume, or 81
stamps for cloth covered. Address DR..
r. V. Pierce, 663 Main street Buffalo,
New York.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
Bearded the Blind Ilusr in its Lair.

Deputy Sheriffs r. W. Colyer and p.
B. Broaddus accomplished successful
raid on blind tiger at the mouth of
the tunnel on the Kentucky river OPP
posite Ford, on Christmas day. Mr.
Colyer first entered the saloon, formerly
conducted by Alex. Pence. and found a
score of men around the bar. He adj
vanced to the counter and laying
down a quarter purchased a glass Of
whiskey. BY prearrangement Deputy
Broaddus entered an cOgnitO and Mr..
Colyer asked him to have drink. "No.
| don't want drink, but I'll take that
man who sold you yours" and with
that Mr. Broaddus laid his large official
hands upon the clerk, Harry Will
loughby, while Mr.. Colyer performed
similar sad rites over the corporosity OF
the proprietor, Yancy Merritt, just as
the spectators fled in wild confusion
through the various exits OF the build
ing. The culprits were brought to the
city and placed under 81 900 each.
1t is said that this, is the same man
Merritt who lately applied 20 Judge
Million for and was denied license to
sell lIQuor in the Union Magisterial
district He thereupon opened up on
the q. [. in Alex. Fences famous old re
sort with the above disastrous result.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27

Eating Sores, Tumors. Ulcers. Can
Ger of the Nose, Eye, Lip. Ear, Neck.
Breast, Stomach, Legs, or Arms, are
all curable by b. b. b. Botanic Blood
Baim), which is made especially to
cure all terrible Blood Diseases. Per-
sistent Sores. Blood and Skin Blem-
ishes, Scaofula, that resist other treat
ments, are quickly cured by B. B. b.
Botanic Blood Balm.) Skin Eruptions,
Pimples, Red, Itching Eczema, Scales,
Blisters, Red or Brown Patches, Blotches,
Catarrh. Rheumatism. ETC., are all due
TO bad blood, and hence easily cured
by B. B. B. Syphilitie Blood Poison
literally driven from the system by B.
B. B. botanic Blood Balm, IN one to
Eve months. b. B. B. does not contain
vegetable or mineral poison. One bot
lie will test it in any case. For sale by
druggists everywhere. Large bottles
81. six for S.. Send for free sample
bottle, which viii be sent by return
mail. When you write, describe symp
toms, and personal free medical advice
will be given. Address Blood Balm co
43s Mitchell street, Atlanta, Ga.
july26-lyf
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
A Little Girl Had Fortune in Her Arms,
But Lei II Go.

Miss Myra Teyis, the pretty little
daughter OF Col. and Mrs. viii T.
Tevis, of near Kirksville, was in town
last Wednesday and desired to see the
interior OF the new vault of the State
Bank and Trust Company. The
Cashier, MIR. r. Z. Turley, as is his
custom, took great pains to exhibit
and explain the various features Of the
mighty treasure house TO the little girl
who was much amazed at the thick
ness OF the great steel cage, It's massive
doors, and the many safe-deposit boxes
used TO preserve the valuabies of pa
irons of the bank. At last Mr.. Turley
opened the barred partition behind
which stands the great globe-shaped
safe containing its thousands of gold
and silver currency. Many bags of
the precious yellow and white metals
were shown to the hewildered child.
who could hardly lift some of them
containing money enough. as she said,
ito buy my papa's farm" At last, Mr.
Turley asked her to hold ont her arms
and he piled upon them packages oil
greenbacks to the amount of sl2 700
which were 50 heavy she dropped
them to the floor, thus allowing FOR
tune to glide from her grasp"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
A Novel Wedding.

Perhaps the most novel wedding
that ever took place in Clark county
was that Wednesday Of Lizzie Hum
mons, of this city, and Sergeant Sam
Wheelers. of New Mexico. Both parties
are colored. the bride being a teacher
in the public schools who stands very
high in the estimation of all who know
her both white and colored. The
groom is a sergeant in the Ninth Col
ored Cavalry and is stationed at TT
Wingate, New Mexico. The cere-
mony was performed by telegraph and
telephone. Rev. l. P. Young officiating
at this end and Chaplin p. S. Foster al
the other. The names OF the witnesses
were signed at esch end of the line. The
The distance is 1913 niles.--Winchestel
Democrat.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
Mr. Breck RanidIr Risinu.

Sometime ago the CLIMAX noted the
promotion of Mr.. Daniel Berck to an
important position on the l.. & n. r r..
at Evansville, Ind. The latest bulletin
of the annual changes in the officials OF
that system announces that Col. Breck
will, after January /, become Superin-
tendent of the main stem of the i. d
n. between Louisville and Bowling
Green, including the Knoxville branch.
This is the most important Superin-
tendency, we believe, OH the l.. x N,
which now operates over 5000 miles in
a dozen States.
Col. Breck is a son of Rev. Robert L.
Brock, ID. d, formerly of Richmond,
now of California, brother of lion.
Chas. H. Breck, of this city. Col.
Brock is the second Richmond boy 10
hold such high position ON the l.. &
N, the other being genial Jim McKin-
ney, Superintendent OF the MOntgom-
cry division. The latter's wife is none
other than "Katydid," the poetess. who
is kindly remembered in Richmond.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27

A beautiful wedding was solemnized
yesterday morning at s O'Clock at the
First Baptist church, when Mr.. William
Robertson Letcher, of Richmond, KY,
and Miss Annie Pearson, daughter of
Or. and Mrs. B. r. Pearson, were mar
ried, Rev. DR.. George q. Eager officiat-
ing.
The wedding party entered the edifice
to the strains of Mendessohn's wed
ding march, led by the six ushers,
Messrs. George Wragg, Massie Ander-
son. Samuel G. Strike, William Driver,
Horace Johnson. Dennis Carr, John
Norton and Terrell Pearson. who were
met at the altar by the groom and his
best man, Mr.. Leslie Evans, of Rich
mOnd, Ky. Next entered the matrOn
of honor, Mrs. William Driver, who was
elegantly gOwned in gray broadcloth,
with white in its make up. Her hat
was green mirror velvet with white
birds and she carried an arm bouquet of
pink roses. She preceded the fair
bride, who entered accompanied by her
father, DIR. Pearson. The bride wore a
tailor gown of blue serge with vest of
beauty velvet. Her hat was of blue
velvet, fur and birds She carried a
gorgeous arm cluster of Americ IN b -au-
ty roses.
Immediately after the ceremony the
entire wedding party and a number OF
other friends drove to the station and
there congratulations were offered and
good byes said. At half past eight Mr..
and Mrs. Betcher left for their future
home in Richmond, Ky.
This leaving of this lovely bride that
Montgomery gives to Kentucky takes
from Alabama one of the most popular
young women who has ever graced OuI
society. She may count her friends
who love her ard will really miss hel
by the score.
Mr.. Letcher. who has wOn,is in every
way worthy of his bride. He is mem
Der of a very prominent Kentucky
family, the members of Which have fol
generations held high official positions
in the State. Mr.. Letcher is a young
lawyer who has already achieved 1
high degree of success in his profession
He is graduate of Yale and a man o
social and intellectual attain menis =
Mont gomery, Ala, Advertiser.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
Our Merchants will be mere Careful.

As January l, the settling time of the
year, approaches, the Inevitable "dun"
comes on apace. Our merchants will
take warning from the fate of Cincin-
natl merchant who was held in the
United States Court Friday on 500
bond for sending postal card through
the mails calling man dead beat. "
The provocaiion may justify such an
epithet but evidently it is not healthy
to express your opinion of a delinquent
patron through the U. S. mails.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
The Banks Lose.

In Circuit Court. Friday, Judge Can
trill gave judgement against the Citi-
zens, Deposit, Agricultural and Bour-
bon Banks OF Paris for back taxes The
Northern Bank settled few days ago,
paving SI2, 207.l9. This makes a total
collected by the citY's attorneys, Moore
q Rogers, and Mann d AshbrOok, of
S43 667 10. The city lost on the year of
1898, the banks pleading limitation, but
the case will 90 to the Court OF Appeals.
D..ric n..nannrnf
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
A Gift to Give.

1t is often difficult to decide what TO
get your friends for holiday gifts. Here
is suggestion:
"Good morning, Jennie, / have
brought you a nice present. said Ger
trude, as she handed her friend a neat
ly wrapped package.
The pale, weary looking girl. who
was slowly recovering from severe ill-~
ness, opened the bundle and held up a
large bottle of clear, rich medicine.
Hoods Sarsaparilla'' she exclaimed.
81 have been reading about 1t to-day
and wished | had a bottle"
On New Years Day Jennie was able
to be out on the streets, and to her
friends who remarked how well she
was looking she SIMPLY said: "Hood's
Sarsaparilla," and every one OF them
knew 1t was this great medicine that
had given back her health. I'm
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
PracticIna Law in Nashville.

While in Nashville last week the ed
itol of the CLIMAX met two gentlemen
well remembered here-J. w. Colyar
and John A. Bell, both lately in gov
eminent service, the former in the
Re, eune, the latter in the Pension de-
partment. They are practicing law,
the firm being t'Olyar d Bell. rooms 30
and "a, Chamber of Commerce build
ing, and are delighted with Nashville.
Both asked particularly OF Richmond
friends.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27

Mr.. j. NJ. Pope has bought of Mr..
John w. Crooke the vacant lot 205x65
feet, on West Main, between j. 5. Col
lins' and Miss Farley's, and will shortly
erect a residence thereon. Mr.. Pope
will rent out his Second street proper
~. This will not alter his plans to take
the road January /, for Johnson Bros.
Hard ware Cincinnati
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
A Tree on Fire.

A very peculiar fire caused the de
partment TO make a run at 10 o'clock
last night to Race and Fifth streets. A
five electric wire set fire to a tree near
by and started blaze which threaten
ed TO do damage. 1t was extinguished
without trouble.
The above item. taken from the Lex
iugton Herald, calls to mind the fact
that at a certain place near the Govern
ment building, in Richmond, during
wet windy weather flashes Of electrici-
ty are visible where the wires of the
electric light plant touch the limbs oil
a tree
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
a Little TOTS ReIoinder.

While Mrs. G. f. Burnam was the
guest, recently, of her son, Hon. A. X.
Burnam, at Frankfort, little incident
occurred illustrating the qulckness Of
child's perception, its sensitiyeness,
and, incidentally a species of sarcasm
that will prevent the grandmother from
again expressing her opinion so freely
to little Madge. Mrs. Burnam casually
remarked that she was a little fonder of
her grandsons than OF her grand
daughters. to which Madge quickly re-
pied. land your granddaughters are
little fonder of their grandpa than they
are of their grandma" TO smooth over
the affair Mrs. Burnam kissed the little
pouting lips and said that grandpa
loves his granddaughter best OF all"
and instantly white-winged peace how
cred over the scene.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
John Feeney Lost, thirty Goats Reward.

Capt Feeney informs us that his son,
John, Jr., assistant agent at Paris. while
hunting in Rowan county last week,
lost his way during n terrific storm
and, with Messrs. Henry Furhman
and George Warden, was compelled to
spend half day in mountain cave.
john says he felt just like 30 cents I'M
I'll he and his companions were rescued
NV a sparchfn0 marty
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
STOLEN

From Robert Elkin's place on Decem.
Der 8, 1899, near Ruthton Postofflce
Madison county, KY, ONE BROWN
MARE, seven years old, about l4l
hands high, her name reached last
spring, and about six inches long now
tim long tail. left fore foot white t
ankle, saddle knot on her back, heav,
close built mare, natural PAGER anG
does not trot. The State pays $5(
reward for the capture and conviction
of the thief. Any information leading
TO her recovery will be gratefully re
ceived by her owner.
CHRISTOPHER SHEARER.
dec27-2w Ruthton, KY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
twenty-five Years Constant Use Without
Failure.

The first indication of group is hoarse-
ness, aud in a child subject to that
disease it may be tahen as a sure sign
OF the approach of an attack. Follow
ing this hoarseness is a peculiar rough
cough. II Cbamberlain's Cough Rene
DIV is given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the Group cough
appears, it will prevent the attack. IL
is used in MANY thousands OF homes in
this broad land and never disappoints
the anxious mothers. We have yet to
learn of a single instance in which it
has not proved efiectual. No other
preparation can show such record
twenty-five years constant use with
out a failure. For sale by Perry d
Thomas. I'm
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27

Has found that her little ones are inn
proved more by the pleasant Syrup OF
Figs, when in need of the laxative eff
feet of a gentle remedy, than by any
other. Children enjoy it and it bene
fits them. The true remedy, Syrup OF
Figs, is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co., only
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
FOR SALE.

The Democrat, a weekly paper, pub
lished at Nicholasville, XIV. Three
good presses two good jobbers and a
news). abundance of type, paper cut
ter new gasoline engine, in fact well
stocked office for newspaper or job
work. This paper has been estab-
lished for y years and is a money-mak
ing investment for any live man. viii
sell on easy terms to good man. APP
ply to w. r. HARRIS,
NichOlasVillp XIV
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27

In sluggish liver, Herbine, by its
beneficial action upon the hillary tracts,
renders the bile more fluid. and brings
the liver into a sound, heartily condI-
ton, thereby banishing the sense OF
drowsiness. lethargy, and the general
feeling of apathy which arise from dis
orders of the liver. Price soc. Perry
& Thomas. dec6-lm
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27

'My son has been troubled for years
with chronic diarrhOea. Sometime ago
I persuaded him to take some OF Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. After using two bottles of
the % cent size he was cured. ] give
this testimonial, hoping some one sim
ilarly afflicted may read it and be
benefited Thomas G.. Bower, Glenco.
o. For sale by Perry & Thomas. I'm
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
History q Archibald Woods. sr.

Judge Jno. d. GoodlOe, of Whites
Station, one OF the numerous descend
ants of Archibald Woods, Sr., has pre-
pared two-column article giving an
authoritative though brief sketch of
the life of the above named pioneer
which will he of great interest TO scores
of people in this section-the Caper-
tons, HarIises. Goodies, Shackelfords,
Millers. etc. The article will appear in
Our next issue
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27

Words are but leaves" 1t is not what
we say, but what Hoods. Sarsaparilla
does that tells the story. the many
wonderful cures effected by this medi-
cine are the fruits by which it should
be Judged. These proves this to be the
great, equalled remedy for dyspepsia,
rheumatism, scrofula, salt rheum, ca
tarrh, and all other ailments due to i'm
poverished blood
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27
A Good Nan, Jim Is.

Mr.. James Arbuckle will take a po-
sition with D. b. Shackelford & Co. for
1900, and as he has proven himself such
a valuable man in The hardware bust
ness already his new employers have
cause for cOngratulating themselves
upon securing his services. Mr. Ar
buckle is a son of Mr. and Mrs. NJ. +.
Arbuckle, Of Silver Greek, and is popu-
lar with everyone.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-12-27

The Non thwestern Yeast Co, of
CIicago, III , are out again this year
distributing free samples of their now
famous Magic Yeast There is hardly
a man, woman or child in the United
States not familiar with the good quail
tiles of this favorite bread raiser. You
"'rk- no mistake When you buy Magic
Y dst at 81. a package and refuse to
tax limitations