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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
WHAT DO
YOU SAY?
Breckenridge People Are Dis
cussing The Road Problem.
Advice Is Wanted as to the Best
Course to Pursue.

The road problem is perplexing one
in this county.
Our people favor good roads and are
almost a unit in endeavoring to secure
them.
The road question is one that is now
uppernost in the peoples minds. 1t is
discussed in town and country, at the
Preside and at the crossroads store.
Money has been spent on road inn
provement The officials having the
work in charge have been conscientious,
and they have done their best No one
criticises them for the present condition
of the highways.
The idea now is TO hit on some plan
that will result in some permanent inn
pioyement of the public roads. There is
movement on foot IN the county to
create sentiment that will result in the
placing of county convicts at work on the
road.
The tax payers do not relish the bur-
den of keeping law-breakers in idleness
at their expense in the county Jail. 1t is
true that the Jail is tenantless most of the
time and that Breckenridge is short on
prisoners, but our reason that this is so
is because those who commit misde-
meanors are reluctantly punished for the
reason that they might prove source OF
expense to the county.
If prisoners were worked on the roads
such would not be the case, and more
strict enforcement of the laws would
result
Que or two citizens who have been in
terviewed on the subject of road con-
strucLion advocate the purchase of rock
crushers. There is plenty of hard lime
stone rock in all parts OF the county, and
with the aid OF rock crushers enough
stone could be broken in a season to
macadamize the worst places in the
highway. The present system Of break
ing rock by hand is slow and expensive,
and it would be an economy OF time and
labor to have the same work performed
by rock crushers. A crusher could be
operated by two or three prisoners who
could do the same work in day that it
now takes ten or twenty laborers to do,
The people are all in favor of good
roads, but they are puzzled how to pro-
cure them.
The BRECKENRIDGE News is of the
opinion that this is one of the most vital
problems to be solved by our citizens
Reader, may be you have an idea or a
plan that would be of practical benefit il
carried out. If you have just let us hear
it. Write the News letter for publica-
ton. Outline your idea. Make some
practical suggestion. Let us have full
discussion of this subject. Speak up
Don't hide your light under bushel.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
A GOOD EXAMPLE
What one Man Accomplished by Intensive
Farming

Says the Patesville correspondent
"Seeing so much in the BREcKENRIDGE
News recently, concerning farming, calls
to mind what one Of our Patesville
farmers accomplished lest year. G p
Miller, about seventy years of age, select
ed three Of the richest spots of ground
near his garden and orchard and plant
ed them in tobacco. He only succeeded
in putting out 5000 plants in the tract.
He cultivated the patch well and baud
led the crop with so much care that an
Greensboro buyer came to him and offer.
ed him $40, 50 and g, the tobacco to be
weighed at the barn. 1t was red tobac-
co and the crop brought him $143.45
"This shows plainly that more money
is made by planting small acres and
tending them we'll than in planting large
crops as nearly all our farmers are
doing"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Death Of Sarah C. Hook.

On Thursday, Jan. 5, 1899, death visit
ed the home Of Jubal Hook, ST., and
claimed as its victim his beloved wife,
Sarah @. Hook. Mrs Hook (nee Mead
orr was born Dec. 18th, 1912, near the
town Of Hardinsburg, where she spent
most Of her life; she was married TO
Jubal Hook on the II day of Feb'y, 1850.
She was consistent member Of the O.
P. church and an earnest Christian, and
devoted wife and mother Her remains
were inferred in the family burying
ground at the Elihu Meador place on
Saturday, Jan. 7, 1899. She leaves a
husband and seven children and many
friends to mourn her death. She has
gone home, Children, husband remem-
Der your promise TO mother and wife.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
RUMOR
CORRECT.
Plank Succeeds Van AIstine as
Master Mechanic.
Most Popular Railroad rlan In This
Section Of Kentucky.

Never was a promotion more popular
with the railroad men and the citizens
Of Cloverport than that Of David Plank
from conductor on the Henderson
Route" to the position Of master MT
chanic.
Mr.. Plank has worked his way up in
the esteem OF all who know him by his
gentlemanly attributes and his acknow-
lodged ability.
His promotion was not surprise and
there is no question but that when rumor
was first busy with his name in conneC-
ton with the master mechanically, the
wish was father to the thought. 1t is
certain that his elevation Is a cause of
universal satisfaction and the officials of
the Henderson road have received
great many compliments for their good
judgment and for their liberal policy of
rewarding employees who are capable
and who perform efficient and faithful
service.
This act is one OF long series OF acts
that have a tendency to bring the road
and its employees closer together.
The News ventures to say that there is
not another corporation in the country
that is on as intimate relations and has
the good will of it's servants to a greater
degree than has the Henderson"
Mr.. Plank has already entered in on
his duties. He intends to move his fam
lily here as soon as he can find suitable
house.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
CAPS The
CLIMAX.
A Corn Story That Beats the
CaIIithumpian Band.
What a PeIlVlIIe Minister Says on the
Subject,

The Pellville correspondent of the
News says;
Seeing in recent issues OF the News
that farmers in Breckenridge and DAY.
less counties were having quite a con-
troversy as to who raised the largest ears
Of corn last year, we made inquiries
around the stores on rainy days as to who
raised the largest ear OF corn in the Pell-
vile neighborhood.
Several mammoth ears were reported
but the largest story was given to the
public by local preacher whose reputa-
ton for veracity should not be doubted.
He said:
Il raised one stalk OF corn last year
which had sixteen joints. At each joint
protruded two large ears and at the top,
instead Of the usual tassel, was a large
gourd inside of which found a peck of
Shelled corn.'"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
HAVE 1T HERE.
Next Farmers Institute May be Held
In CIOVerpOrt.

The News in an interview with John
Lewis Henry, treasurer of the BreCken-
ridge and Meade County Agricultural
and Improvement Society, learned that
that gentleman was in favor OF having
CloYerport as the next meeting place Of
the Farmers Institute. He promised to
work up a big crowd from Irvington in
case it were held here. If the members
Of the association hold their next meet
ing here, the News will guarantee that
the organization will be royalty enter
tanned and every facility and convenience
will be provided.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
CLOvERPORT KENTUCKY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 49, 1892
HELP IS SCARCE.
Plenty Of Work Here Abouts for all Class
es Of Labor.

Will Smith, contracting agent for the
Marsden Cellulose company, while in
the city Tuesday, remarked at the great
demand for labor that exists in this sec
ton of the country at present.
Said he: at is almost impossible for
me to get full crew OF laborers at the
present time. The demand for help is
30 great that when 1 want fifty men
have to content myself with twenty-five.
The farmers are preparing to put in the
largest tobacco crop ever raised in this
section and it has created an extraordi-
nary demand for farm laborers.
"There is now no excuse for man to
remain idle"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
TOBACCO CROP.
Sold For More Than The Farm Was
Worth.

J. +. f. Owen sold for bud Morton, a
crop of white hurley in the Louisville
market last week. The crop was raised
on four acres OF rich ground. There
were four hogsheads which sold as fol.
lows:
Leaf, two hogsheads, $l1.50 and $500
Tugs $3.50, trash $3.50.
The total crop brought $4O0 and was
the highest average paid for tobacco in
Louisville on the day of sale. The touacco
brought more money than the farm was
worth. Mr.. Morton has demonstrated
that white hurley can be grown as sue
cessfully and pro6tably in Breckenridge
county as in any other part of the state.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
RAILROAD SURGEON.
Dr.. A. A SlmOns Now Serves In That
Capacity.

The host of friends OF Dr. A. A. Simons,
OF this city, will learn with pleasure that
he has been appointed surgeon for the
Henderson Route" with headquarters
at this place.
The appointment is just recognition
Of his professional abilities. DR.. Simons
takes the place of DR.. S. S. Watkins, who
has moved to Greensboro.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Prices Thirty Years Ago.

Grocery bills of 1868 are a great varia-
ton from those of 1899 In this city in
1868, bacon retailed at 20 cents a pound ;
brown sugar, Is cents white sugar, 20
cents tea, Sl.75 to 81; flour, per cwt., 81
to $3.50; salt, per Dbl, So; syrup, per
gallon 81 60; coal oil, per gallon, 20
cents; ,'oal, per bushel, Is to rs cents.
The grocer of 800 can get on with a small
er cash drawer than the grocer of '6S I'M
less Re has much larger number of
customers.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Rapidly PrOgressl %.

The work of equipping the rolling
stock OF the Henderson Route" with air
ia progressing rapidly. Over half the
freight cars owned by the company are
now provided with air and the crews
find 1t Comparati Gely easy to handle
trains under present conditions. 1t will
not be long until every car owned by
the company will have air and 1t will
then rank with the best roads in the
country so far as up-tO-date equipment is
concerned.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
over of a News Ad,

Not long since DR., P. w, Foote adver-
tised for a capable man to assist him at
his dairy farm. He received host of
applications, and out of the number he
selected Henry PloCk, of Stephensport to
fill the place Mr.. Flock is German.
He is thrifty and industrious and has an
extensive knowledge of dairying He will
doubtless make valual lie man.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
KILLED A WILDCAT.
Animal Had Been Providing Around Duke
For Some Time.

The people in the Duke neighborhood
have been very much exercised during
the past few weeks over the appearance
of a strange animal that raided hem
roosts and pig pens. Last week Hank
Fro6us, a wel-known hunter, went gun
ming for the "varmint," and succeeded
in baggipg it. Tie animal proved to be
a large wildcat. The country side now
rests easy.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
NO. 81.
Wedding Announcement.

Invitations are out announcing the
nuptials Of Mr.. Alexander Woodruff
Thorn pson to Miss Anna Blake Sanders.
Miss Sanders is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Vernon Sanders, and is a
most charming and accomplished young
lady. She visited friends in Cloverport
on several occasions, and made many
friends while here. The ceremony will
take place at the Broadway Baptist
church, Louisville, Wednesday evening,
January %, at six o'clock.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Deserved Promotion.

The legion of friends of F. E. Nugent,
extra conductor on the Henderson
will learn with pleasure that he has been
promoted to the regular run formerly al
loted to Dayid Plank, who is now Master
Mechanic at the shops. Mr.. Nugent is a
thorough.goiDg gentleman and is univer-
sally liked. His promotion is deserved
as he is a careful and conscientious rail
road man.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
A HOODLUM
Shoots Through the Window Of ParlOr
Car.

When passenger train No. A was run
ming between Lewsport and Hawesville
last Wednesday afternoon, some Hood
lum shot at the train The bullet struck
a window in the psrlor car and smashed
it. Should the miscresnt be found he
will be severely dealt with.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Goes South.

Orville Gregory, who has been in bad
health for sometime past is to go south
in the hope of improving his condition.
His wife is now visiting her relatives'at
Brandenburg and as soon as she returns
Mr.. and Mrs. Gregory will go to Thomas
vile, Ga. The host of friends Of Mr..
Gregory hope that he will speedily
raoovar
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
An EXnarlmaht,

j. G Harris, of this city, who is presi-
dent of the Spottsville Gravel Company,
has sent four barrels OF crude petroleum
to Greensboro to be used on the streets
for the purpose of laying the mud and
dust. The Mayor of the city is to give
the oil experiment fair test and it is
hoped it will result satisfactorily.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Fourth to be Mustered out.

The War department has issued an
order mastering out the Fourth Ken
lucky regiment, of which David r. Muir.
ray, of this city, is lieutenant colonel.
The regiment is now stationed at Camp
Ship, Admission, Ala. The mastering
out will be accomplished about the mid
die of February.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
EnIsOOpaI Services IonIaht.

The Rev. NJ. M. Benton was unable to
FIJI his appointment last week but will
be here today "Wednesday holding
Holy Communion in the parlor of the
Breckenridge Inn at IL o'clock m. and
evening service at the Methodist church
at 7 o'clock. All are cordially invited.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
A White Mark.

Foley's Kidney Cure is perfectly re-
liable preparation for all Kidney and
Bladder diseases. The proprietors Of
this Great Medicine guarantee it or the
money refunded. Do they not deserve
a white mark.-A. h. Fisher, Clover
port; Il. A. Shellman, Stephensport f.
A, Witt, Hardinsburg.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18

The smallest things may exert the
greatest influence. De Wits Little
Early Risers are une qualled for over
coming constipation and liver troubles.
Small pill, best pill, safe pill.-Short &
Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Much Improved.

]. w. Mars, of Garfield, who does
large amount of contracting and build
ing in the neighborhood every year says
that more Improvements are being made
In the county this year than for several
years past. More buildings are being
erected and more fencing is being con-
structed than ever before,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18

The worst after effects of Influenza
arise from deranged functions Of the liv-
er. Clear the blood at once with HER
BINE. for it will strengthen the liver to
withdraw from circulation the hillary
poisoDs. Price so cents.-A. R. Fisher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Salaries Fixed.

The Ohio county Fiscal Court has FIX
cd the salaries Of county officers for the
year 1899 a. follows; County Judge j,
p. Miller, $3.50; County Attorney M. L.
Heavrin, $3.50, and County supt. Fon
Rogers, $500.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Business Change.

Sig Loeb, Of Custom, has purchased his
fathers interest in the general store at
that place and will continue in business.
Sig is one Of the most enterprisinG bust
ness men in Meade county and the Citi-
Gems OF Custom are pleased to know that
he will remain with them.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
ChappsI-Hardesty

Today, at MOoleyville, A. L Chapel
will be united in marriageto Miss Mag
gle Hardesty. Both are popular young
residents u the Mooleyvllle neighbor-
hood. Rev. Father Reaux will perform
the ceremony.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
TOKEN OF ESTEEM.
Mr.. VanAIstine Presented With d
Diamond Pin.

Previous to the departure Of Master
Mechanic David VanAlstine last week,
the railroad employees at the shops called
in body at the office, and, with an APP
propriate speech by one of their number
they presented the retiring Master Me-
chanic with a beautiful diamond scarf
pin. Mr.. Van Alstne seemed very much
affected by this token of esteem, and re-
piled in neat speech in which he told
them that his relations with the railway
employees at ClOverport were the very
pleasantest, and he left them with feel
ings OF regret.
Mr.. VanAlstyne went to st. Paul,
Mimi, Thursday. He will act as Master
Mechanic for the @. & G. W., which is
better known as the "Maple Leaf Route. "
Ills division includes the important rail-
way shops at Oelwein, Iowa.
Coughs and colds come unlimited, but
you can quickly get rid Of them with a
faw doaaa of RAIIARD'S HORE-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18

Horrible agony is caused by Piles,
Burns and Skin Diseases, These are i'm
mediately relieved and quickly cured by
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Beware
of worthless limitations. & Hay
naa
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
complimentary Vote.

Casper Gardener, q politician Of
Tobinsport, received a complimentary
vote a. doorkeeper Of the Indiana Sem
ate. Ossper Ia . very popular gentleman
and hls friends nave great hopes for his
political future.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
V0II should know that FOleys Honey

edy for all diseases of the Throat, Chest
or Lungs, Dealers are authorized to
guarantee it to give satisfaction in all
cases.-A r Fisher, Cloyerport R A.
Shellma Stephensport; E, A. Witt,
Hardinspurp,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18

TABLERS BUCKEYE PILE ONT
MENT is the only remedy for blind,
bleeding or protruding piles, Endorsed
by physicians cures the most obstinate
cases. Price so cents in bottles. Tubes,
rs cents.-A. r. Fisher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18

Fred Norman bought the interest Of
]. w. Pate in a farm at Webster last
week. Mr.. Norman will conduct the
farm in future and Mr. Pate will move to
Daviess county. The price paid for Mr.
Pate's interest was 81 900.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Smaller Poll Tax.

The fiscal court OF Ohio county has
levied poll-tax of 81 on each male per-
son 81 years Of age and an ad valOrem
tax of fifty cents on each 500 worth OF
taxable property. This is fifty cents less
poll tax than usual.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
New Section Boss

Billy Preston is the section boss for
the Henderson Route" at this point,
But Billy has boss now. 1t is q hand.
some boy. Came Saturday. Mother
and child doing we'll.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Burke-SullIvan.

John Burke and Myrtle Sullivan, two
popular young people residing at Victo-
ria, we're united in marriage last Monday
at the Catholic church by Rev. Father
Brey. Andrew Sullivan and Norah
Burke acted a. attendants.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18

To insure happy new year, keep the
liver clear, and the body vigorous by
using De Wits Little Early Risers, the
famous little pills for constipation and
liver troubles.-Short & HAYNES.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18

Coughing Injuries and infames sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure loosens
the cold, allays coughing and heals
quickly. The best cough cure for chill.
dren.-Short & Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Lung Irritation

is the forerunner to consumption. DR..
Bells Pine-Tar- Honey will cure it and
give strength to the lungs that cough
or cold will not settle there. Twenty
five cents at all good druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
nas Returned.

Miss lula Daniels. Of HardinsburG, has
returned from an extended visit at st.
Louis, Mo. She was accompanied home
by her niece, Miss lula ID. Ely, who will
be her guest.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18

Barney Snyder, Of Stephenspor, KY,
one OF the boys who Joined the 22nd
Regiment In this city few weeks ago,
died shortly alter going 10 ~. Cook, Neb.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Sick With Pneumonia.

Sam Addison, of Webster, is confined
to his home with severe attack OF
pneumonia. He is the brother OF DIR. S.
B Addison, OF this city.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
Another Good Nan Conc Wrong.

He failed to use Foley's Kidney Cure
for his kidney complaint.-A. R. Fisher,
CloverpOrt; r. A, shellrnan. Stephens
port Z A. Witt, Hardinsburg.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18

To quit tobacco easily and forever, b" mag
netic. full OF life nerve and vgor, take MOTTO.
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or VI. Cure guaran'
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-18
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is the best

medicine for sore throat, laryngtis quinsy ton
silitis. Every drop of it soothes and heals. a
tive Ity.fvec cent bottle of this wonderful remedy
will cure a cough or cold in one day.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1899-03-02
Sidere ~uebcrfIbruns.

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liSei porgebt, UNI fi6 Der SbGter gu
bemG9tigen, tommt es meiit erit gu
nod srOBeren Iusi9reitungen, uno
f9liebli9 tperben bod muir l1ni9ulbige
unb MitlGufer feitgenommen, neil bic
9auptbeber unb Srotebler ii4 nod
CUR re9ten s3eit aus benz Staube mds
den.
9as lit cine alte @rfabrung, ipel9e
aud Sdrbermeifter 8ldule in feiner
8ateritabt mebr ais einmal miterIebt
bate.
3d." idgte er, .fpenn i9 8iirger>
meiiter fpGre, mir fame feiner bon ben
S4ulOisen ungeitruft buOon!"
plDbli9 purOe er 9iirgermeiiter.
limb batb barauf cabs aud einen&ra>
mall = elmer &leinigteit pesen. neil
ndmli9 bic StraBenbeleu9tuns inz
folse I9le9tsn 8rennDls felt feds 8os
den nidt funttionirte.
llnaufriebene unb llebelpp1enbe
riidten in belen S9aaren gegen bas
Ratbbuus an. Isle itiirmen bas
Saus, jammerten bic StubtOGter -
nunb mir erpii9en nod bu5u &einen
BON ibnen!"
Nur 9lGule lG9elts. @r bate in al
Ter Stiae binter benz Ratbbaustbor bic
Seueripribe duffabren laHen. PlDB>
li9 flog bas S9or uuf unb, ebe nod
Elm ein3iser bon ben aufriibrern entz
flie6en tonnte = Sti9te elm trdftiser
Strabl mitten unter iie binein.
limb am dnberen Sage faben lie ale
Bis auf ben 2ebten binter S9loB uno
Hiegel. Die PoliSet 1atte ia elm leids
tes Spiel; benn bas, tpomit Der 8iirz
aermeiiter bic Spribs bate fiiaen luIs
fen, mar elm iolibes. bauerbuftes -
puriIerblau geipeIen, bas Ssben u1s
leugbdr tennSei9nete.
Seitbem belt es 8lGule INNER 10,
unb tets nit benz glei9en grfog.
nSa," ld9elte er oft, rfinbis 1T gut =
aber pariIerblau lit nod beferl"