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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
RAINBOW IcHAsINd.
A Unique Holiday Party rendered by
r.aa Hiss Ethel OeIze

One of the most delightful holiday
socials given in this city this season was
the rainbow chase that occurred at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Oelzs,
Thursday night. The function was CIV
en- by Miss Ethel Oelze. The feature Of
the evening was the rainbow chase.
Each member of the party had to take
the end Of string which led through a
tangled maze, upstairs, downstairs,
through hall and family room, over
chairs, doors to the dining room. The
strings all had their objective points
though they were reached by devious
wanderings. The first TO unravel the
tangled maze was Miss Lucille Sterrett, OF
Hawesville, who found beautiful vase
at the end of the rainbow. The one to
win the BOBBY prize wac Orville Skill
man, who was consoled with box OF
gum drops. Refreshments were served
and delightful time was had.
Those present we're; Miss Margaret
and Bette Bowmer and their guest, Miss
Lucille Sterrett, of Hawesville; Miss Bees
sic Jarboe and her guest, Miss Rena
Burk of Greensboro; Miss Ora Alexander
and Miss Jeanette Warheld. MeDsrs.
Eugene Vest, Victor BowSner, Ed Good
night, Fred FraiEe, Orvlile Skillman and
Charles Norman.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
CHARMING PATRIOTS.
Pretty Girls wear National COIOrs at a
Party.

One OF the SWEETEST and most charming
events enjoyed by the younger set" in
this city in recent years was the "red,
white and blue" tea that was given in
honor of those four pretty college girls,
the Misses Marion Bowmer, Marguerite
Skillman, Florence Cottrell and Mamie
White, by Miss Eliza May, last Thurs
day afternoon. The young ladies were
rendered dinner of five courses and
every item on the menu was triumph OF
the culinary art. The decorations were
the National colors, red, white and blue,
chrYsanthemns and mistletoe.
The souveniers were jaunty red, white
and blue caps, which were worn during
the tea by the guests. They were after
wards used as snappers and afforded
great amusement.
The tea was success in every way
and reflected great credit upon the charm
ing Young hostess, Miss Eliza Nav.
Those present were: Misses Marion
Bowmer, Marguerite Skillman, Florenct
Cottrell, Mamie White, Fannie smith
Grace Ferry, Nell Gregory, Mary Jarboe
Ruth Haynes, Mary Oglesby and -Adeli'
MoormaI. ...
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
ARCHER APPOINTED.
He Is Now a Deputy Internal Revenue
Collector.

The Ekron correspondent to the NEWS
says: So
" 1 am reliably informed that our fell
low citizen and nsighbor, Mr. w. l.,
Archer, has received the appointments
through Collector Sapp, to the pcsiEop
and Office of Division Collector OF United
States Internal Revenue, Of the Louis
vile District, Kentucky. We congratu-
late Mr.. archer on bis good fortune, and
Mr., Sapp on his judicious appointment,
as h, could not have made a selection
which would have given more satisfac-
ton to the citizens OF Meade county, and
more especially TO those of the neighbor-
hood in which he lives. 1t is the uni
versal opinion that Mr.. Archer will be
the right man in the right place. He has
always been Republican in spirit and,
his works, his word, his honesty in
principal. and good business qualities
deserves his promotion"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
HE HAS
RESIGNED.
Master Mechanic VanAIstine to
go North.
Accepts Very Responsible Position with
the C. E. G W.

Quite surprise was occasioned in loo
al railroad circles when it was announced
that Master Mechanic David VanAlstine
had rendered his resignation to take eff
feet January 10.
Mr.. Van Alstine is a splendid railroad
man, and his abilities are of an order
that his services were sought for by the
Chicago and Great Western railroad. A
fatteriDg offer was made him and by the
first of February he will be performing
the duties of Master Mechanic on that
road, with his headquarters at st. Paul,
MINI.
Mr., VanAlstine is young man, but
by reason of his thorough knowledge of
mechanics and his executive ability he
has worked his way upward in the rail-
way business to position that it often
requires years of experience to acquire.
He is a conscientious, acknowledging
gentleman, whose character and person
atty command respect.
While he has been here he has made
warm friends, and those who were intim-
ately associated with him will regret his
departure.
The family are now making prepare.
tons to leave the city. Mrs. VanAlstine
will reside with her relatives at Louis
vile until her husband makes prepare
tons for their removal to their future
home.
Mrs. VanAlstine, by her graciousness
and her many accomplishments, made
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
GOOdman-PaYn0.

On last Sunday eve, it being merry
Christmas day, at the quiet hour of 3 30
very pleasantly and solemnly by the
authority of Rev. j.. 7. Lewis, Irving
ton, at the home of the bride, Mr.. Abner
Goodman who is a noted farmer of this
section was united in marriage to Miss
Goodman. The bride is one Of the most
popular and attractive OF Harmed and
Har 1insburg. Mr.. Matt Payne is not
ed farmer OF this county, who is honored
for his generosity aud hospitality. Inn
mediately after the ceremony they
repaired to the home Of the groom where
there was the most snmptuous and
luxurious supper which was so hand
some and elegantly prepared and served
the guests Of their many friends who
wish them happiness and prosperity.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
Horace Patterson Assigns.

Mr.. H. S. Patterson, the Lewisport,
druggist and grocer, fled a deed, Of as
Segment on Tuesday evening in the
Hancock County Court to B. II. Poin-
dexter, assignee. The liabilities are esti-
mated to be about $1,000, while the as
sets will be about $1,000 and consist of
his stock of drugs and groceries, lot of
notes and accounts and one-third inter-
est in a tract of land near Lewisport.
The trouble came as a surprise to all and
many friends hope to soon see him on
his feet again. ......... .:rf
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
A Season of JOyOusness and Mirth En-
jOyed by all.
A Resume of the Various Social Functions
.11,r That Have Taken Place.
NOTABLE WEDDINGS.
SOME

The past week been unusually happy in social circles
throughout county The people Hollis and Addison were in
perfect wh of pleasure They around the circle during the
week enjoying themselves to the utmost.
The first party the hospable home of VIM
Bounghouse Addison 1t most joyous event and
brilliant beginning the series of social functions that followed
The gathering the home of the Misses Dutschke near
Hollis They are charming and made their guests feel
thoroughly The refreshments excellent and the amuse
ments served to make the evening pass pleasantly.
On Thursday there was and Mrs Char
les Oeze on the Hardnsburg pike 1t largely attended and
most delightful affair
On Wednesday, 49, there unique pound party at the
nome and Mrs McRober Preston Over $50 persons
were present and all enjoyed themselves immensely.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
EYES BLOWN OUT.
A Former Breckenridge Boy Horribly
- Hurt. 'i r.

While experimenting with some pow
der and an oyster ran Christmas week,
Guide" the 10 year old sou of w W.
Williams, met with serious accident.
The powder which had been put in the
can for the sake Of ''report" exploded
permaturely blowing both o; the little
fellows eyes out. This news will bs a
great shock to the people of this section
of the country, for Mr. Williams was
formerly owner of the Basin Spring Stock
farm, near Irvington, aud has host of
friends here. The accident occurred in
Henderson, KY, where Mr.. Williams has
resided since he left this neighborhood.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
BIG FIRE AT
7.''u LEITCHFIELD,
Eight Stores, Banks and Offices
Were Destroyed.
CIOVerport Man Loses a Building in
the Flames.

A disastrous fire which started in
Dawson's drug store from an unknown
cause at o'clock last Tuesday morning,
nearly wiped out the business, part of
LeitchGeld. The fine, new courthouse
was saved only by hard work.
The heaviest losers are the Leitchfeld
Mercantile Co., which began business
October / in a new brick building
Leitch6eld Deposit Bank, new brick
building; Norman & Dent, new brick
building into which they moved tn il
large stock of drugs December 8 Cannon
& Cunningham, large vacant storehouse,
covering half block J W. Dawson,
drug store d. A CubbagP, groceries,
occupied by Merideth; F. Il. Heyser,
vacant store house P Moultardier, con
fectionery; ]. Mcclure, jewelry; j.
w. Gosnell, residence Mrs. Nj. r. Lay
man, who occupied her fathers (Gos-
nell's) house, household furniture; Can
non & Cunningham, grocery d. ORR
ley, residence and postoffice ]. H.
Rogers, saddlery; DR.. A. ]. Slaton, Office
and much furniture; DR.. J.. Butler,
dentist, Office Mrs. A. T. Litsy, house.
hould effect in O'Riley's building; Geo.
Fletcher, contractor, building and con-
tents.
The burned district covered the west
side and half of the north and south
sides of the public square.
F. T. Heyer, of this city who lost
building in the fire, places his loss at
5000 on which there was ST, 1000 insu-
rance.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
he SKIPPED.
Galloway Manages to Escape From the
City Jall.

A. W. Galloway, who was serving a
sentence in the city jail for carrying con-
cealed weapons, succeeded in making
his escape SATURDAY. night While the
city marshal was ont after fresh water he
left Galloway conversiDg with Frank
Haswell. The latter had to 20 home
during the interview, and while he was
unguarded Galloway took advantage of
the marshal and made good his escape
Galloway was preacher aud has quite
a reputation in the back districts as an
exhorter and evangelist. It is to be
hoped that his fall from grace will not
affect his converts.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
Cool ReCeptIOn.

A wild and woody Christmas, and a
tame, apathetic New Year. These were
the holiday extremes at Cloverport this
year After INDUCING in an exciting
Christmas the old town determined to
turn over new leaf and the result was
that everybody went to bed before mid
night on New Years. There was no
noise, no wakefulness. and the infant
year got very cold reception. Perhaps
twas better so.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.
A Stationary Engineer Badly Hurt
at PeIIViIIe.

Charles Glover, the best engineer in
Hancock county, while operating his corn
mill at Pellville Thursday evening got
caught in shaft and badly hurt. His
clothing was stripped from him and he
was bruised up in trightful manner.
Several men carried him to Hilary Brun-
er's when DR.. Lancaster was called, who
pronounced the suffering man badly
hurt. Glover has a wife and several
children.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
Praise From Arkansas.

Mr.. JOHN D. BABBAGE, Cloverport, KY,
DEAR SIR:-Enclosed find 50, which
you will please apply on my subscription
to the NEWS. We are pleased to note
that you have kept up your standard Of
excellence during the past year. We
welcome the News each week as letter
from home.
Wishing you and each of your readers
a prosperous and happy New Year. l
remain, Yours truly,
SIDNEY J. BRACK,
Box 1853, Vanderyoort, Ark.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
Extanslva Contract.

A d. Heron has moved his saw mill
plant from the river front to the Beavin
tract, The work Of removal was per-
formed by teams owned by Henry sta
der and was a big undertaking. Mr.
Heron has contract 70 saw up 100000
feet Of hardwood lumber for the Dean
Tie company. 1t is one II the largest
contracts that has been given out here in
recent years. ,,.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
NO 25.

herself extremely popular in local social
circles. She is refined, cultured lady,
and her loss will be keenly felt by
legion Of friends. ,.s
The NEWS, with host of Others, wish
Mr.. VanAlstine and his estimAble wife
happy and prosperous future. 1t also
coDgratulates Mr.. VanAlstine on his
GOOD fortuna
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
Court Date Changed.

Judge Ahl entered an order last week
changing time Of holding the County
Court nom the third to the fourth Mon
day in each month. This was done TO
avoid conflict with the Circuit Court.
County Court will be held this month
on the fourth Monday and 30 in each
succeeding month thereafter. .of sra
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

Thursday evening, Dec goth, Mr.. and
Mrs. james Crawford, Ia honor Of their
daughter, Katie, entertained q few
friends Ia their most gracious and charm
Ing manner. Reiteshmenls were served
at II 80 and Ia che "eeS snaA houra all
LED ieeliRg that tbla would baqu evening
long % b Femembered PIptee wore laid
lor thirty, Thoeg iFom 4 dl1lapcp were
Mln eallls Hlner a IoNeSlllN Emma
Kate Allen. q cbahshlt, and Floyd 81
Eliai Miller Of Henderson
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

La Grippe Is again epidemic Every
precaution should be taken to avoid it.
It's specific cure is One Minute Cough
Cure. "A. ]. Sheperd, Publisher Agri-
cultural Journal and Advertiser, Eden,
Mo, says: "No one will be disappoint-
ed in using One Minute Cough Cure for
La Grippe" Pleasant to take, quick to
Rct.-Short & Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
-C1oyERPoRT, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 1899

ants were Mr.. Wade Shacklett and Miss
Matte Basham. Miss Shacklett made a
beautiful bride. She is a sister OF DIR.
Warner Shacklett, Of Custom. The
young couple leave next Tuesday for
their future home in Mclean county.
Messrs. Esty Drake and Ira Nall, of
Mclean county, and Miss Florence Rose,
Of Elizabethtown, were among the guests
at the wedding.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
married. a JsnsrsOnvIls

On Tuesday, December "a, Mr., 0, +.
Pussy and Mrs M. f, Simmons, former
ly Miss Mary Roberts, went to Jefferson
Vile and were married. They will visit
Chicago, aud from there will 80 to their
future home. Butte, Montana. The bride
IL daughter Of Mr.. Tom Roberts, near
Enron.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

J. O. JarbOe and family, Eugene
Haynes and family and Mr.. aud Mrs.
Harry Hills were entertained At dinner
Saturday evening by Mr.. and MIt. Sam
Conrad. AZ Mrs Conrad Is a famous
cook and q splendid hostesit goes with
outsayiig that her guests had : delight
full time. si'' ~ f''.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
REFUSED PARDON.
Governor Bradley Would Not Extend Exc
CutIVe CIemenCy.

Samuel Harrison, of this county, who
is now serving a life sentence in the
Eddyville Uenitentiary for the murder Of
Edward Thompson, city marshal of
HardinsburR, appealed to the governor
for executive Clemency last week but it
was refused him.
Harrison committed the crime in Dec
ember 1890 and was sent to the pen in
1891.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
A Whita 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, R. Fisher, Glover
port; R. A, shellman, Stephensport; E
A. Witt, Hardinsburg.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
Waived Examination

Cicero King, the slayer OF Sam Case
bier, the town marshal of Hartfo d,
waived examining trial and was held
over 1.-THE grand jury Of the next term
of the Ohio county circuit court. Mr..
G. B. Likens, who went to Casebier's
assistance and was cut on the leg by
King is reported as improving nicely.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

In pulmonary trouble, the direct action
OF BALLARD's HOREHOUND SYRUP
upon the throat, chest and lungs, inn
mediately arrest the malady, by reliev-
ing the distress, cutting the phlegm and
freeing the vocal and breathing organs.
Price rs and 30 cents.-A. R, Fisher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

Persons who lead a life of exposure
are subject to rheumatism, neuralgia and
lumbago, will find valuable remedy in
BALLARD'S SNOW IMMINENT; it
will Danish pains and subdue infamma-
ton. Price 25 and so cents.-A. R.
Fisher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
Small Assignment,

]. B. Whitworth, VINO has been con-
Quoting small mercantile business at
Garfield, madSan assignment last Satnr-
day for the benefit Of his creditors. His
debts are mostly due to Louisville parties
and amount to about 1925. His assets
consist OF a small stock OF goods and some
notes and accounts. v. G. Babbage, of
Hardinsburg, was chosen as the assignee.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
COughed % Years.

Isufered for % years with a cough,
and spent hundreds of dollars with doc
tors and for medicine to no avail until 1
used DR. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey. This
remedy makes weak lungs strong. 1t
has saved my life.-J. B. Resell, Grants
burg, Ill, ,-.-s-.s.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

The worst after effects of Influenza
arise from deranged functions of the liv-
or. Clear the blood at once with HER.
BINE, for it will strengthen the liver to
withdraw from circulation the hillary
poisons. Price so cents.--A. r. Fisher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

Many an innocent little darling Is safB
erihg untold agony and cannot explain
its troubles, Marx your child's sympi
toms, you may Ind ~ troubled with
worms giyei tsW H4rRH CREAM YER.
MIFUGE and restore IL 70 qdIethshs and
health Price ~ cents "a. n FISHER. 2
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
In Full Dress.

Marion Hamilton and Miss Lenora
Price, both colored and from ClOverport,
we're married at Hawesville on Tuesday.
The groom was dressed in full military
uniform and the event set all "coon" 80
ciety aRog. .asu9
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
The Eagle, King Of All Birds

is noted for its keen sight, clear and dis
tinct vision. So are those persons who
use Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve for
weak eyes, styes, sore eyes If any kind
or Rranulated lids. Sold by all dealere
at % cents.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

TABLER's BUCKEYE PILE ONT
MENT il. the only remedy for blind,
bleeding or protrudipg piles, Endorsed
by physicians cures the most obstinate
cases. PHce 50 cents Ia bottles. Tubes,
rs cents.-A. r. Fisher. nrdt 70
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
EXPANDING.
CIOVerpOrt Flour Invading the Southern
Market

Alfred Oelze, proprietor of the Star
Roller Mills is in for expansion.
He has increased his trade territory
largely and he is now selling -four made
in the Cloverport mills at Augusta,
Georgia.
He shipped car load of his product to
that point this week and will doubtless
make other shipments this winter.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
Weak Eyes Are Made Strong

dim vision made clear, styes removed
and granulated lids or:sore eyes Of any
kind speedily and effeCtually cured by
the use of Sutherland's Eagle Eye
Salve. It's put up in tubes, and sold on
a guarantee by all good druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

Mrs. James Minor, Of AddisOB, received
a much appreciated giftfrom the 'asnd
Of foWerp," last week, 4 WAslR box Of
oranges from tbs orchard owned by her
SON, p. 8. BqFks, Ot. Miami. Fls. The
fEpit was Of large size end nicely favored.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
Eye Burned.

Bernard Rhodes, while engaged in
shooting fire crackers in honor OF Santa
Claus, at McDaniels, Christmas, got his
face too close to an exploding fre-cracker
and the result lie that one eye was badly
burned.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
FaIis q Rough Reached.

The lines OF the Fordsvills Telephone
company have been completed as far as
the Falls of Rough and are in operation
to that point. The wires are up for the
Ohio County Telephone company from
Fordsyille to Hartford, ~, "
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
DR.. Bull,s Cough SYRUP has ,avod

many lite. 1t can always be relied on to cure
the dangerous Group and whooping- cough. 1t gives
immediate relief and should be kept in every home
Il only costs ase. bottle.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

Don't Tobacco Spit and SmOke Your life Away. l.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, bH mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To
Bac. the wonder worker, that makes weak men
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
VOL should know that FOIey's Honey
4 uuonI IT.. l. A. =. l. -.

tVOand Tar is absolutely the best REM
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.
Shellman, stephensport; E, A. Witt,
Hardinsburg.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
Dr. Bull'a Cough Syrup Is the best

remedy for the bronchial affections, 1t is a great
mistake to allow a cough or cold to run ON Tor it
may develop serious throat or lung trouble. Take
Bulls Cough Syrup at once.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

GA 0W0REA.
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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
Dr. Bully Cough syrup invariably

cures promptly all catarrhal affections. This
derful medicine performs today, and has performed
in the past half century, the speedest cures ofcods
in the throat, chest and lungs. t..
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

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