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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23
Fine location For Summer Resort.

Why does not some local capitalist
erect a hotel at Boonesboro and convert
that famous spot, one of the loveliest in
the county, into summer resort? 1t
has the water, the shade, the river, the
turnpike, all at hand, with the prestige
Of the first settlement of Kentucky to
make this the most notable resort 10
this section. There is a fine sulphur
and salt we'll with an exhaustless sup
ply; gushing spring of pure water
the identical source Of supply to the
pioneers in Boones' Fort century and
more ago, and the cluster of beautiful
forest trees that produce the densest
shade and make the spot as cool as any
in kentucky. Families go there oc-
casionally to camp out or 10 board at
the farm houses nearby, and they do
say there is a scheme on foot to erect a
hotel there. 1t seems to US that this is
the place Of ali places to put up at
iractive quarters. VIII not some local
capitalist investigate the matter
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23
"Ring the Bell Softly, There's Grape on the
Door"

Or the morning Of the 18th inst, at
a. m, there passed into the Great Be
yond, one who was much beloved by
the community in which she lived.
Her gentle spirit and deeds of loving
kindness will live on and on forever,
and the memory of her pure and STAIN
less life will make fragrant and beauti-
full the lives of other souls, VINO in this
world have felt the ennobling touch OF
hers. In Gods great universe nothing
is lost. That life which like richly
odorous flower lends perfume to other
flowers, will perish not, but bloom and
bless tile years unborn.
In the lovely month Of roses" the
iairest of all the twelve-balmy June,
when nature puts on her bridal robe
and heaven stoops down and kisses
earth. Matte G. Reed was born in the
old Reed homestead at Millers Creek
KY, June 25, 1860
In the sunny morn of life and in heI
twentieth year, she gave her heart and
hand to the late B. G. Neal. aud the fair
and gentle maiden became the loving
patient wife. To this union were born
four children, Shelton. Jordan. Leslie
and little Kate.
Bereft of her husband in the spring
of 1891, Mrs. Neal was left widow
with the care and Management OF a
large estate, aud the education and
rearing OF her four fatherless children.
With that sublime courage born Of her
sex, in ife's darkest hours, she bravely
faced the new responsibilities which
confronted her. and mastered the situa-
ton.
On the evening Of December 24th
1896, the time Of all the year when
high aud low, rich and poor, prince and
beggar are found in closest touch. and
mysterious sopething makes the
whole world kin, Mrs. Matte G. Neal
was led to the altar by the Rev. W. F.
Clemens. Of Clark county. KY. This
marriage was indeed happy one. and
thus begau life whose constant flow
Of bliss and love mo interruption knew
till God whose ways are wise. Gale
her gentle spirit home.
In the beautiful little church yard II
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

1T will be interesting and instructive
to known what the leading Republican
paper of Kentucky, the Commercial,
has 10 say of the Bolter's convention:
THE Democratic convention held at
Lexington yesterday had its peculiar
tiles. 1t was a rather homogeneous
mixture, as to the sentiment which con-
trolled it, of earnest and honest pro-
test against the political outrage per-
petrated in this city a few weeks ago,
and Of purchased indignation that lo0s
plainly under The orders Of The agents Of a
powerful rail,ray corporation operating
within the limits of this State. The
leaders of the anti-Goebel movement
are in the main sincere and patriotic.
great many of the clacquers at Lex
irgtOn yesterday were employed to make
a noise lChich lVas absolutely tCithO,d signif-
canoe as an indication of Democratic senti-
me,it."
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RELIGIOUS.

Protracted meeting at Glade churcl
commencing on Sunday.
Rev. S. A. Owens will conduct union
services at Second Presbyterian church
Sunday night.
Rev. Jas. Bailey will preach at Mt
Pleasant church next Sunday at IL a
m. o'clock, and at Ciay's Ferry at
p. m. o'clock.
Rev. John Abbott. graduate of Cen
trail University, will preach Sunday
morning at the Second Presbyterian
Church. Everybody is invited to come
and hear him. He is a consecrated
eloquent and earnest young minister
and has many friends in this city.
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PAINT LICK.

Miss Leta iceland is the guest OF
Miss Florence Lackey.
6. c. Farris, of Kirksville, was here
Sunday count ting with grace.
Miss Lila Taylor, of Richmond, is the
pleasant guest of Mrs. Hudson.
Mrs. A. B. Ely, of Reebles, Ohio, is
visiting her parents at this place.
Miss Wayne Rayburn, of Lexington,
it visiting Miss Halle Campbell this
week.
Miss Fannie Parkes is spending the
week with her uncle, Mr. James Parkes,
at Kingston.
Miss Patsey Cornelison will be the
guest OF friends here from Thursday
until Tuesday.
w. B. Jones, Jr.. was trading horses
and 'coquetting" in the Fort Estill
neighborhood Saturday.
BoRN.-To thewife of Gabriel Salter,
on the Dist inst, bouncing ten pound
boy, christened William Goebel Salter.
X. L. Arnold delivered to Jake Rob-
inson, of Lancaster, last week, 40 two
year old cattle that averaged LOO
pounds.
DIR. c. Z. POyntz, who has been nurs-
ing swollen face for several days,
caused by an onslaught of the kiss
ing bug, has about recovered.
Mrs. B. NJ. Lear and daughters and
Miss Lucille Ramsey, who have been
recuperating at Dripping Springs for
several weeks, returned home to-day.
Miss Grace Tudor, of Crab Orchard,
who has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Shumate. will not return home for sew
eral days on account of smallpox at
that place.
The wheat trust composed of Jack
Adams, Bige Estridge and Henry
Moore have about bought all the wheat
in this section at prices ranging FROM
OO 10 % cSntS-
The Paint Lick base ball team will
cross bats with the Lancaster nine on
the home grounds Saturday afternoon
Come out all We Paint Lick people and
witness a good game.
Mrs. Ell Ballard bought $50 acres o.
land one mile north OF Stanford on the
Lancaster and Stanford pike, at $40
per acre and will move thereto with
her family next week.
The Rev. Edwards, Of the Richmond
began protracted meeting at Mt
Tabor church Sunday evening, which
will continue until Tuesday, the Goth,
at which time and place the association
meets.
Mr.. Ike Arnold. of Gainesville, sold
10 acres of land last week TO b. Allen
for $1,000 Mr.. Thomas Higginbotham
also sold so acres of his farm to E. G
Creech. of Clay county, at $3.50 per
acre.
The Tates Creek Association meets
at Mt. Tabor church next Tuesday. %
lasting two days. The members have
made ample preparations to entertain
all lguests. Dinner will be served on
the grounds each day.
Miss Mayme Elliott, the attractive
daughter of the Rev. Milton Elliott, o.
Mayfeld, lbut formerly of Kirksville
passed through here Monday EN- route
to Kirksville where she will be the
guest of friends this week.
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LOCAL.
More Soldiers Wanted.

The EDITOR CLIMAX:
1t. r. NJ. Shearer, 81 U. S. Vol. IN
fantry, will be in Richmond, KY, al
the Hotel Glyndon on Friday, August
Is, 1899, for the purpose Of enlistinl
men for his regiment which is now in
the Philippines. These men are TO fill
vacancies now existing in the regiment
and will be sent directly to Manila
philippine Islands, by the way Of Gin
cinusti, Columbus, Ohio, and San Fran
cisco. All able bodied white male citi-
i;ens between the ages Of Is and 81
years, who are DESTROYS OF enlisting
ivill be examined upon application to
linn on the date named.
DR.. NJ. G. HEATH,
Examining Surgeon.
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We are authorized to announce JOHN +.
WAGERS a candidate for Sheriff of Madison
county-subiect to the action of the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce JOHN W.
BALLARD, of White Station, candidate for
Sheriff, subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
We are acthOrized to announce MARTIN
GENTRY n candidate for Sheriff OF Madison
county, subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
Wea authorized to announce p. B. BROAD
DUS a candidate for Sheriff of Madison county,
subject to the action Of the Democratic party.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

JUDGE ]. w. GREENE adjourned court
at Burlington to make a political
speech at Wilhamstown last Monday.
The Judge went over TO "skin" the edi-
tor of the Williamstown Courier,
County Judge ]. H. Westover, but, il
the Cincinnati Enquirer's report of the
skinning is correct, Ex-Governor Jas.
B. McCreary, who had an appointment
there in behalf Of the Democratic ticket,
did the job and the Judge was the man
who got skinned. The Louisville Dis
patch, the organ of the anti-Goebel
people, had no report of this meeting.
B. J. Newton, in Owenton News.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

THE Democratic schism is complete
1t presages the continuance Of Republican
administration, the early revision of the
election laws, the enactment OF pro-
gressive Legislation affecting the bust
ness interests of Kentucky, and the
honest and economical conduct of the
State government.
The above is not from a Democratic
but from Republican paper, the Lou
isville Commercial. Our bolter friends
can now see just what the Brown move
ment, if successful, will lead to.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

CAPTAIN ED L. HINES, bolter nomi-
nee Tor for Secretary of State, is thor
Oughlv fitted to be a candidate on the
Boilers ticket. He began boiling
Democratic tickets in Warren county
when John Rhea's father was running
for Congress. and ne consistently kept
it up until John Rhea was old enough to
run himself, and then he bolted John.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23
TONIGHT
Hart, lheLaugh King, in the Wonderful Hyp-
motto Demonstrations

Tonight our citizens will be given
their first opportunity of witnessing
what has been declared by both the
press and public to be the best exhibit
ton of hvpnotism given, when Hart
begins four nights engagement at the
opera house with his wonderful hyp-
motto demonstrations. Attonight's per-
Torrance Hart will put the man he
buried under feet of earth for 30 hours
at Frankfort, in hypnotic sleep from
which he will not awaken for two days
and nights. At the close of the enter
tainment the sleeping man will be
transferred to some prominent store
and placed in the window, where he
will remain without food or water until
Friday night.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

JOHN G. DRoEGE, of Kenton county,
has bolted nearly every Democratic
ticket offered in his city and county in
The last 10 years, and bolted Bryan in
1896. His consistency cannot be ques-
toned, for he is NOW boiling a boiling
city ticket in COvington. He is against
George L. Davidson for Mayor, as well
as against the Democratic nominee.
whoever he may be.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

We are authorized to announce JOE OLD
HAM a candidate for Assessor OF Madison
cOunty-subject to tse action of the Demo
cratic party,
We are authorized TO announce JAS. L.
BAKER a candidate for Assessor of Madison
county-subIect TO the action Of the Demo
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE
holland a candidate for Assessor of Madison
county, subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce q. "
DEATHERAGE 4 candidate for Assessor OF
Madison county, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce BUD DUNN,
of the Glade District, a candidate for Assessor,
subject TO the action of the Democratic party.
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BIRTHS.

tiUNLACK.-To the wife Of Mr.. 9. S.
Gunlack, of Kansas City, Mo-, on July
80, 10 pound son. The proud father
writes: HE gives promise OF being a
vocalist and footballist," Mr.: ~Gunlaek
is practicing law at 1857 New York
Life Building, Kansas City, and viii he
glad to see his Richmond friends there
at any time.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
WAGERSV VILE


[Estin county.I
Prof. r. Raybnrn, of Berea, spoke
here. Tuesday night.
Petetions are being circulated IN
Estill to take a vote on local option.
A difficulty took place on Ross
Greek, Lee county, Friday last, between
Jas. Freeman on one side and S B
Quinn and VIM. RAIDER on the other
Freeman stabbed Quinn in the arm
and leg and RAIDER in the neck and
breast, whereupon RAIDER shot Freemsr
in the back as he ran away. The shot
it is thought, will prove fatal.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

We are authorized to announce ARCH
KAVANAUGH DOTY for County Clerk, sucject
TO the action Of the Democratic Party.
We are authorized to announce c. NJ. RAY
BURN a candidate for County Clerk, subject
to the action Of the Democratic Party.
We are authorized to announce ID. r. TEVIS
a candidate for County Clerk-subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce NJ. NJ.
MILLER a candidate for County Clerk, sub
jeCt to the action Of the Democratic party.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

AT this time when there seems to be
disposition on the part of the Repub-
lican party to force gold monOmetallism
on the people, the report Of the Direc-
tor OF the Mint, showing that the U. s.
has fallen to the third position among
the nations in gold producing power,
offers food for reflection to those who
would take this rash step.
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Why he is For GoebeI.

A prominent citizen. Of Valley View,
made this frank statement yesterday
When Goebel was nominated ] said
l would not support him. Since then
my name has been industriously circu-
lated as an enemy Of the Democratic
ticket and the Republicans seem SO re-
joiced over it that am determined to
vote for the entire Goebel ticket, as
will not allow my disappointment to
play into the hands of my lifelong
political enemies. My vote for Brown
could result in nothing but the contin
uance of Republican misrule in Ken
lucky, and am too tired of that to DC
responsible for its prolOngation."
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PoR CHIEF or POLICE.

We are authorized to announce EVERETT
BERRY for Chief of Police for the City oil
Richmond, subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic party.
We are authorized TO announce J. II. ALL
MAN candidate for Chief of Police, subject 10
the action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce ]. ID. FEENY
a candidate for the Office Of Chief of Police OF
Richmond, Ky, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

Gov. McCREARV will speak at Gym
thiana next Monday. No one is doing
better work for the regular ticket than
our own Ex-Governor, who was dele
gate to the Louisville Convention.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

We are authorized to announce JAMES c..
LACKEY a candidate for Jailer of Madison
county, subject TO the action of the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce PETER G..
PARRISH a candidate for Jailer of Madison
county, subject TO the action of the Democratic
party
We are authorized to announce JACK ROSS
a candidate for Jailer of Madison county, for
one term only, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

The advance sale for tonight is al
ready very large and one of the largest
audiences Of the season is promised.
Every paid ticket reserved before
p. m, will admit one lady free tonight.
FREE-4 P. N. TOMORROW.
Hart will have committee of prom
inent citizens go from the window
where the hvpnotized man is sleeping
and hide a blank envelope IN a lock
box at the post Office, and then hide
the key anywhere in town that they
please, and 90 back to the window.
They will then blindfold Hart, who will
find the key, go to the post office, find
the box, unlock it, find the blank en-
velope and deliver it to the person to
whom it is addressed on the inside.
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Program Of Teachers Association

tfOSAam VI hSoShStS GSSSsi0ltSh+
Teachers association of Million Mag
isterial District will be held at Antioch
church, on Tates Creek pike, Saturday,
August 26. Dinner on the ground.
Every body invited. WEI begin
promptly at 10 O'Clock.
PROGRAM.
Devotional Exercises.
Music.
Address of Welcome,-G. c. Stocker
Responses. L. Combs.
Music.
Address to patrons and Trustees,-
Jesse Cobb.
Dist Library,-Mrs. C. d. Turner,
Mrs. John Flora, Miss Janea Feland
and A. J. Million.
Reces.t
Greatest Needs of the Public Schools,
JONES Sanders, Prof Clark.
Dinner.
Afternoon.
American Citizenship,-HOn. w. B.
Smith,
Reason Why all the Brances Should
be Taught to Every Pupil,-Misses
Hattie Taylor, Minnie Hendren, Addie
Clark and Alma Whittock.
Music.
Paper, Organization of School,
Miss Leland.
Music.
Relation of Teacher to Morals of the
COMMUNICATED. l.. V. Dodge.
&. +. BROCK, Vice President.
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FoR COUNTY JUDGE.
FOR COUNTY CLERK

We are authorized to announce JUDGE
JOHN G CHENAULT a candidate for County
Judge, subject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

An umbralla oilers a good opening
f5r people who have laid away Rooney
for rainy day.
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EQUAL TO ANY EMERGENCY

The man is who has a good, sound. re-
liable carriage under him. He can
rest secure in the thought that when
he has one of our well made, reliable
phetons, carriages, runabOuts, whale
bone speeders, or road carts, that come
what may on the road, his wagon never
will give way. We have one of the
finest stocks of road wagons rocka-
ways and rubbertired buggies in Rich
mond. JOHN D0NELS0N, PrOp'r.,
Kentucky Carriage Works
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We are authorized to announce CHARLES
JACOBS, our leading tailor, a candidate for
Councilman in the Court House Precinct, sub
i-ct to the action Of the Democratic party.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

Is responsible for more poor looking
stock than insufficient iced IS
The prices quoted below are for
the best Hay and Oats afforded
by the markets of the whole
country We use the utmost care
in the selection Of grain, ETC..
and offer only such as is in best
condition
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Print S hOws thro~9h

Mt. Tabor, overlooking the placid flow
Of our majestic river. where happy
birds fill all the day with melody, and
fragrant flowers exhale their sweetest
breath, awaitingth resurrection morn,
now sleeps the form Of this noble
christian woman.
''There is no DEATH An angel form
Walks DER the earth with silent tread;
He bears our best loved friends away,
And then we call them deadI'
"And ever near US, though unseen,
Their dear immortal spirits tread;
For all the boundless universe
Is Hfe-there are no deadp'
DURRETT White,
Aug. 20, 1893. Miller's Creek, Ky.
Winchester papers please copy.
Home is usually the clubman's lasi
resort.
Like everybody else the sea waves ar
rive at the shore Ingreat style. but thel
go away broke.
1t is a mighty good thing that tn,
Lord does not enforce the law as HI
/ AL .,o,of,.4 A,,,:a,
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Public Sale d Land !

In pursuance of an order of the Madi-
son County Court, entered at its July
term, 1899, the undersigned, State Bank
q Trust Co., of Richmond. KY, as as
signee of John Powers will sell pnb-
licly, on the premises, in Madison
county, near Silver Greek, Ky, on
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

FOR COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
]. n. NALL,
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23


DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR,
HON. WILLIAM GOEBEL,
OF KENTON COUNTY.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
J. L. w. BECKAM,
OF NELSON COUNTY.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
Is. j. BRECKENRIDGE,
OF BOYLE CUNTY.
FOR AUDITOR,
GUS COULTER,
OF GRAVES COUNTY.
FOR TREASURER,
:. w. HAGER.
OF BOYD COUNTY.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
CALEB BRECKINRIDE HILL,
OF CLARK COUNTY.
FOR COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
!. n. NALL,
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY.
FOR SUP'T. OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION,
IL. V. MCCHESNEY,
OF LIVINGTON COUNTY.
FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER, Sd. DIST.
COL A. w. MILTON,
OF MT. STERLING.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,,
HON. w. w. COMBS,
MADISON COUNTY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

1t is a mighty good thing that the
Lord does not enforce the law as He
did against Ananias.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
J. L. w. BECKAM,
OF NELSON COUNTY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23
Safe Because

there are no weights. no springs
M complicated machinery required
to apeEte it.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

FOR sUP'T. OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION,
II. V. ESNEY,
OF LIVINGTON COUNTY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

FOR GOVERNOR,
HON. WILLIAM GOEBEL,
OF KENYON COUNTY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
Is. j. BRECKENRIDGE,
OF BOYLE CUNTY.
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Convenient Because

you can put mattress, pillows and
the bed clothing required for the
coolest weather, make it mp ready
for Occupancy-then fold it out OF
the way.
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.C.F,BroWcr&C
LEXINGTON, KY.

The popular ChiiIonier Folding
Bed-is development of the most
progressive factories and put with
in the reach of every home; a safe,
convenient, comfortable piece of
furniture.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
CALEB BRECKINRIDE HILL,
OF CLARK COUNTY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

FOR TREASURER,
:. w. HAGER.
OF BOYD COUNTY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

PRICE PER YEAR, $3.50
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FOR AUDITOR,
GUS COULTER,
OF GRAVES COUNTY.
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ANNOUNCER EMIT

II = - - " : ~ n = = J
MADISON COUNTY.
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DURRETT WHITE,

Home is usually the clubman's lasr
resort.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER, 81. DIST.
COL A w. HAMILTON,
OF MT. STERLING.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-08-23

RICHMOND, KENTUCKY.
arge-sw Assignee Of Joba Powers,