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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-12-14
Special! CHRISTMAS Special!

WE have specially prepared and equipped various
departments for the coming Holidays and offering goods
at special prices in every department. All nNRAy
things for Christmas presents.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-12-14
GENTS FURNISHINGS,

handsome line of mems fancy shirts colors.
all regular 81 shirts Toe 4 selec o styles.
complete line of handsome nekwear
pendr gloves of all kinds especially adapted holiday
trade, prices that will artl they ap
pecated
We receipt of holiday department
that mention.
convince yourself.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-12-14
SHOE Department.

department complete within itself show the
complete rubbers felt
Children, will be 20 by buying foot
wear of
Remember Santa Claus headquarters and af
viii and goods for
money elsewhere 1t Is useless
knows the largest stock and makers
of LOW PRICES.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-12-14
DRY GOODS Department.

Special offerings dress goods silks veets hosiery ladies'
derwear kid gloves ribbons table linens napkins plain and
silk handkerche embroidees things
ciay adapted for the holidays Don't fail this department,
chases
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
GRADED SCHOOL
Opens with 500 scholars and Excel.
lent Prospects.

The Graded School opened Monday
morning with the largest attendance
in its history, the number almost
reaching 300. Prof. Patterson had
been making preparations for several
weeks and the buildings and grounds
were in perfect shape to receive the
army Of youngsters. The corps Of
teachers is same as last year: Prof.
Patterson, Mrs. Belle Burnside, Misses
Margaret Murphy, Jayne Shumate,
Annie Royston, Knapp West and Prof.
Postle. The school never started I'M
der more fiattering prospects. Most
Of the pupils attended last year, and,
being familiar with the rules and reg
ulations, very little trouble will be had
in getting down to. work. Many more
pupils are expected to enter next Mon
day. The thorough system with
which this great body Of children is
controlled, is remarkable. Prof. Pat
terson's- long experience, firm but
kind manner and his good judgement
thoroughly qualify him for the position
he holds, and the trustees displayed
sound judgement In retaining him.
II some Of those people who have been
throwing cold water on this school
win make it visit, and see its great
good and workings, they will certainly
change their minds a. to It's value to
the community.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Messrs. Fish & Adams, of Paint
Lick, are meeting with wonderful sue
cess with their medicine for the cur
ing fistula, sweeney, swellings and
other thoubles with horses. They in
vented and manufacture the remedy
at Paint Lick, and the demand has in.
creased until they are kept busy con-
tinually making it. 1t has made some
wonderful cures and they have many
testimonials to that OBJECT from the
best people In central Kentucky. 1t
Is sold on q positive guarantee and
they cheerfully refund the money in
any case where It does not do exactly
what they claim for Il. If you have
stock with such diseases, try this rem
edy and you viii save the animal at .
very little cost.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
The mills Shut Down.

The Lancaster Mills, and LeavelPs
mills have been compelled to close
down on account Of having no water.
The electric light plant has barely
enough to run with, and they have to
"pinch" the supply to keep the en-
gines going. We understand the only
place they can get water is by hauling
from Dix river. Now, you folks who
are against water-works, what do you
think of this state Of case? Suppose
fire should break out in your property
wouldn't you think Of the measly in
crease Of tax which will be caused by
putting in planv that will furnish
our town an abundance of pure, whole
some water? Well. we reckon ''yes."
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Handsome Edition.

The Interior Journal, always i'm the
lead for progress, fairly out-did its self
Friday by sending out one of the best
trade editions we ever saw. The mat
ter was well prepared, and the make
up and press work magnificent. Be-
ing equipped with the latest and best
type and presses, having years of ex-
perience and one Of the best forces in
Kentucky, Col. Walton can give
most offices cards and spades and come
out winner by big odds. The REC
ORD cOngratulates the Journal from
"W. p" to devil.
The half-tOne illustrations were
made by Mr.. E. H. Fox, the Danville
photographer, who also took the pic
lures from which they were made.
Mr.. FOx'S excellent work has won
wide reputation for him, and he is
given work by all the central Kentuc-
ky papers in preference to work done
in the city.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Outrageous Conduct.

The RECORD has perhaps bored Its
readers by publishing so much about
the devilment kicked up in town al
most every night. Many depredatiOns
have been committed, but the climax
was capped Saturday night when ey-
cry electric light on Richmond street
1.-TWO big arcs and three incandescents)
were smashed to pieces, the wires bro
ken and left across thestreet. FOrtu-
nately the mischief was done just be-
fore the plant shut down at midnight,
or some one would have been killed or
seriously injured by the live wires left
on the ground in several places. The
owners of the plant set about to ascer-
tain the guilty parties, and have war
rants for three young men, who are
under bond for trial tomorrow. They
stoutly deny their guilt and claim they
can clearly establish their innocence.
Through the high regard THE REC
ORD has for relatives of the boys, we
decline to print their names, and sim
cerely hope they will establish their
innocence beyond all question.
The punishment for destroying or
interfering with telephone, telegraph
or electric light lines is confinement
in the penitentiarS for not less than
two nor more than ten years.
On the Sunday night following,
some misecrants cut the wire out of
the screen doors at McROberts drug
store and also at Batson's, piled goods
boxes across Lexington street and
moved several signs. The people are
worked up to fighting point, and
II any ones guilt b clearly established,
he will be made to dance to pretty
lively music.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Horace X. Hernd0n has purchased
the half interest of Ed G. Gaines in
the big grocery store of Faulconer &
Gaines, the change taking effect last
Tuesday. The new firm will move In
to the room now occupied by the
Logan Dry Goods Co., as soon as the
latter firm gets into its quarters in the
new 0wsley Block. Messrs Faulconer
q Herndon will open a first-class
restaurant in connection with their
big stock Of groceries, and the estab-
nshment be kept right up-to-date in
every way. Bothgentlemen are sober,
steady and reliable, and certain to
succeed.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Ee Patient.

When you ring up the telephone Of
fee, don't show your pants by getting
mad if the operator doesn't answer at
once. He hears you but is making
other connections. Have little pa
thence by waiting few seconds, and
you will get what you want.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

If you want condensed, reliable
authority on Masonic matters, send
Scots to H. B. Grant, grand secretary,
at Louisville, and get copy of his
vest-pOcket "TrestlebOard." Its the
best book we have seen, and it's con-
venient form is sOmthing that will
please you.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
This II For All.

Just received at Fuller s. SIMPSONS
fresh wheatlet grape-nuts, condensed
milk, and lots of other good things
too numerous to mention. We have
no limit in buying country Hams,
Lard, Eggs, Meal etc. Take all you can
bring us at highest prices. Fuller &
Simpson.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

The Lincoln democrats nominated
Hon. "Pete" McROberts for repren-
tative. If the entire Legislature is
made up of as clean men as Pete Nc
Roberts, 'twould be a god-send to- the
state
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Don't Read This!

After August LIST we will have for
sale the best coal in any quantity at
the lowest price. 1t will pay you to
see us before buying. Office and yard
opposite the Granary. w. B. Moss &
SEQ. If.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
II. H. Campbell. Jr.

Lancaster relatives have received
news of the birth of bouncing boy to
the wife of Rev. T. H. Campbell, at
Rockville. Md. If the father is as
happy as heyoung mans grandfather,
Col. Jno. X. West, he is certainly
stepping high.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

A rumor has been going the rounds
that the rent for telephones will be
raised. This is mistake and with
out foundation. Mr.. Bastin tells The
RECORD the service will be greatly i'm
proved, but the rent will remain at
only q per month. This is the cheap
est rent in Central Kentucky, and the
service is the best.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
A Successful Meeting,

In ED. Governs two weeks meet.
ing at Antioch there were 10 additions
to the church and the members were
greatly revived in their religious du.
ties. Quite number of those joining
were baptized in Dix river. ED.
Gowen is now engaged in a meeting
near Louisville.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Called to Richmond.

Rev. Henry N. Faulconer has re-
ceived a call from the Presbyterian
church in Richmond. The church is
a large one and it's members among
the best people in that excellent city.
He has not yet given an answer, but
will probably accept. In case he does,
he will continue to reside here.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

The Stanford Journal says it is rum
ored that the famous old Crab Orch
ard Springs property has been sold and
Col. Hughes, Of the Gilcher Hotel
Danville will take charge.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Church Dedication.

The Friendship Baptist church, in
Madison county, will be dedicated the
third Sunday in this month (17th). j.
l. Wills, of HarrOdsburg, will preach
the sermon. There will be all day
services, with dinner'on the ground.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Ed. ChaS. E. Powell is engaged in
holding prOtracted meeting at Brad
louisville. His pulpit will be filed by
J. Q. Montgomery, Of that city, next
Sunday morning and evening.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
This IL the College to Attend.

This II the College to Attend.
Write Immediately to w. r. Smith
Lexington, Ky. for particulars of the
famous Commercial College of Ken
lucky University. Graduates in de-
mand and secure good positions. Cost
moderate. Address only w. R. Smith,
Lexington, KY.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Parsonage Sold.

Rev. Henry FaulcOner has purchas'
the Christian church parsonage. Price
$500. This is a desirable and excel.
lent piece Of property. Rev. FaulcO.
ner's father and mother will move
from Danville and live here with Rev.
f. and wife in this property.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

We have to make room for fall, goods
and will sell great many goods at
cost, and some at less than cost. r.
L. JENNINGS &-CO. Paint Lick KY
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
PHOTOGRAPH Ga l.ry.

Miss Sacry, the Stanford photograph .
er, will be in the Thompson block,
Lancaster, next week prepared to
1make anything you wish in the pic
ture line. Call and see work and get
prices. 1t.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Corn For Sale.

I want to sell so acres of corn in the
field, to be fed down. The corn is in
2 pieces, one piece IS acres and the
other about 18. Apply to Jas. H. C..
Clark on my place or to me. Sept.
1899. VIM. III. Kinnaird.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

We are now in the city selecting our
great Fall stock. 1t will Arrive short
ly and We must have room. We are
almost giving awaNgoYds now in or
der to get them out on he way. This
clearance sale has BEEN the biggest
one ever held in LanoastAE. Look out
JOSEPH.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

New Butcher Shop, good meat and
low prices, stand at old post Office on
Danville street. 1 will also pay high
est market price in cash for all kinds
of produce. r. E. THOMPSON. At
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Public Sale Of Farm

$50 acres, stock etc. September 10,
at 10 O'Clock a. M, on the premises be-
tween Lancaster and Stanford, near
Dix River bridge. Two houses. Farm
can be divided. Terms easy.
J.C. MCCLARY, Exr.
Stanford, KY.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Taxes Due.

Town taxes are now due, and prop.
erty owners should come forward at
once and settle. This has to be done
and those putting it off too long will
be put to extra expense /
6-22-tf. e. M. WALKER, Collector.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

1000 Dozen eggs wanted at once al
The Blue Grass Store, Lancaster.
Will give top-price and you will also
get tickets on the present sale. See
our ad.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Smith s. Currey, Agents for Dan
vile Steam laundry. Work shipped
and received daily. Shirt waists q
speciality. Office at T. Curreys grocery
store. tt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

DR.. GOldstein, the celebrated opti.
clan has decided to resume his regular
visits to Lancaster and will return
Oct. 10. See card in this issue.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Having sold my business, desire to
close my old books! Come and settle
either by cash OF hate, want to sell all
my bad papersto SOMEONE else. G. S.
Gaines. -.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Graded School Tax.

The 1899 tax is past due. Please call
and settle and save being asked for it..
The penalty will certainly be added to
all unpaid taxes.
F If. E. w. HARRIS, Collector.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

While hunting doves Monday after
noon Brannon Beazley's gun was &C
cidently discharged, the shot going
through his shoe and tearing away a
toe. DR.. Wesley dressed the wound,
which has been quite painful.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

We want about 10000 dozen Eggs,
besides Butter, Chickens and ETC., and
can offer top of market. BLUE GRASS
GROCERY Co. Lancaster, KY.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Buy International Poultry Food, it
will make hens lay, and bring your
eggs to T. Currey and get the highest
market price in cash or produce.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Seed Wheat.

I have between 500 and 600 bushels
of good seed wheat for sale, of the Ev-
erett'S High Grade variety.
I'm JNO. w. MILLER.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Miss Grace Kinnaird, whose serious
illness has caused much alarm to the
entire community, is some better this
morning.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Low Rates TO Detroit.

Sovereign Grand Lodge 1. o. o. F.,
September 18th to oath. Tickets at
low rates 10Th and 18th via the Queen
& Crescent to Cincinnati. Ask agents
for full particulars.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

DIR. j. L. Mckee asks The RECORD
to say that he or someone else will fill
the pulpit at the Presbyterian church
Sunday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

A line of WOrSted dress goods worth
1t, %, 35, 90, and 75c, all at lOcgO
per. yd. r. L. JENNINGS & Co.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

The demand for dwelling houses is
very great. If some one will erect
more houses, they will find it a very
profitable investment.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Trade at our store and get first class
goods and nice present besides. r. l..
JENNINGS & Co. Paint Lick XIV.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Garrard county voters must be saw
ing powerful chance of wood, as they
are saying nothing whatever.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Wanted, TurkeyS Geese, Ducks ant
Chickens will pay highest market
price. H. b NORTHCOTT.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Pot hunters say the crop of
partridges will be large.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
New Barber.

Joe Niklass, the new barber. Shop
N. E. corner Public Square. All work
done in the latest style. Give me a
trial If
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

September LIST and sfter eggs cash,
lie. H. B. Northc0st.A
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Put in telephone and save many 8
long walk.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Such II the Information Given Out
After . Meeting OF Omcials
Held In Louisville.

A telegram was received last night
from Louisville saying it had been CIV
en- out authoritatively that the South
ern Railways extension would certain
ly be made through Lancaster. As
Chief Engineer Wells, and other high
officials Of the road, have been in LOui--
vile for several days, an announce
ment of the decision was looked for
by those who have been working to
get the line. Mr.. Wells is expected
in Lancaster today or tonight, togeth-
er with Assistant Engineer Respess
and other officials of the road. If
Garrard citizens ever had cause to
throw up their hats and rejoice, that
time is right now. Let's all stand and
sing the long-metre dOxology!
Mr.. C. D. Thompson, of Harrods-
burg, will also be here this afternoon
to meet the officials. He is the main
gentleman who hustled for The road
through Mercer, and assisted greatly
in the project. He is typical gentle
man and business man, and our peO-
pie owe him a vote of thanks for the
interest he has taken in this matter.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Top price for eggs at Blue Grass
store Lancaster, il brought at once.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Joseph's handsome new goods are
arriving every daA
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

1 am standing a nice jersey Bull at
81. 90 cash. m25tf] r. L. ELKIN.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

The stockholders cleared 60 per cent
on the Danvilie fair
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Doves are scarce and wild.

Now's good time to lay in you
coal.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
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Joseph's fall goods are ark1tipg.

The scarcity of water is more serious
than it has been this year.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

If you want to buy a nice Building
Lot 1 can sell you one from to acre.
cheap. T. CURREY.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Will rent room now occupy and
give possession at once. Stock of goods
now low and will be sold as whole at
a great bargain. j. w. SWEENEY.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Rev. Jas. Lapsley filled the Presby'
terrain pulpit Sunday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

House for rent. w. J. Romans
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

We want still more produce. The
very top price and tickets besides.
BLUE GRASS GROCERY Co.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
DRY GOODS CO

Mrs. Florence Voters, of Eminence,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. w. L.
Clark,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

r. L. Jennings s. Co. at Paint Lick,
will pay 10}c per dozen for eggs in
trade.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

Work on the new buildings has been
pushed rapidly this week.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14

The L. & N, is making extensive
repairs on the track north of town.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
Barrel salt at Gaines

: For sale, hp3hel barrel salt 81. SO
Il. B. Northcot
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-09-14
House For Rent.
Lost.

Nose glasses, gold trimmings, Wed
neSday afternoon on or near Public
Square. Leave at this Office and get
reward.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-07
PRAYING FOB RAIN.
PoPULAcE PRoSTRATES ITSELF
UPON THE PLAINS.
queer Custom In Southern Persia-The
High Priest Bosses tho Job, and IL
Usually Weather Prophet of No
Mean Ability.
Especial Lottery

A rainless season in Southern Persia
causes great privation and loss to the
natives-more especially the poorer
class, as they depend on the rain to
soften the baked-up soil, so that they
can pillow 1t with their rude implements
and SOW their corn, etc. And not only
Is the drought terror to the natives,
1t is also cause for anxiety to the Eu-
ropeans, who are scattered about in
the different provinces in twos and
threes. For. in rainless times, pillag-
Ing becomes rife in the towns, and
highway robbery an everyday occur
renee. The drought Is invariably put
down to the least likely circumstance,
and at such times a more evil eye than
ever is cast upon the unfortunate
stranger. The populace must have
some outlet or other for their feel
ings, and consequently something is
singled out as being the cause of the
drought-more especially so If that
something has any connection with a
European. In such cases a bowling
mob speedily congregates, and the Of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-07

Tending person Is given an exceedingly
uncomfortable quarter of an hour II
indeed his house be not forthwith de-
molished. In times of drought the
clerics hold constant prayer meetings
at the mosques, and the various sig-
mails are generally given by the high
priest, who, watching a favorable OPP
portunity probably when a few black
clouds are about), orders an en- masse
prayer meeting, sending criers around
the town for the purpose. The whole
populace promptly troops out onto the
plains beyond the town and then, fac
ing the southwest in the direction of
Mecca, and led by the clerics, they en-
gage in prayer-now standing, now
squatting, or else bending their bodies
till their foreheads touch the ground,
as seen in the remarkable photograph
reproduced. Or they touch with their
foreheads the little piece OF stone
(from Mecca that most Of them carry
with them. All the earnest devotees
keep time more or less with the high
priest. The prayers sometimes last a
whole day, great reverence being con-
stantly shown to the high priest. Hun
dreds of the faithful kiss his hands or
garments, whenever an opportunity Of
fers. And should rain happen to fall
within a week, his fame spreads far
and wide. Needless to say the high
priest is a weather prophet, and he is
careful to select a time when he has
good reason to suppose that a heavy
shower is not far off.