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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-28
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-28
SUNDAY LYNCHINC.
Geogia Comes FOrwarde With the
Worst One Yet.

Sam Hose, the negro who murder
ed Afford Crawford near Palmetto.
Ga, ten days ago and criminally
assaulted his victims wife, was
taken from the Jail at Newman, Ga, ,
Sunday afternoon and burned at
the stake. Before the torch was
applied, his ears and fingers were
cut off After death, his heart and
liver and other parts of the body
were removed and tie remains cut
to shreds. The negro confessed the
murder, and said the crime had
been committed for twelve dollars,
naming colored preacher as the
man who paid him. The mob, after
finishing its work with Hose, cap
tured the preacher Elijah Strick-
land, and at midnight put him to
death
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-28
Large Prizes For Swine.

A movement is now being made
to offer four sweepstake prizes Of
$500 each at the Iowa, Illinois, Ohio
and New Jersey State Fairs open
to the competition of all breeds.
The movement is backed by the
Poland China, Berkshire, Chester
White, Essex, Jersey Duroc and
other record associations and it is
strictly for the improvement of the
hog. BY hanging up these large
purses it is hoped that it will help
to raise the standard of each and
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-28
all breeds. When breeds BATHS. il
means an improvement.

all breeds. When breeds baths, it
means an imprgNem ent.
Every breeder and owner of yure
bred swine should be Interested in
this move, and give it their support.
The conditions of competition VIII
be so arranged as to be valuable
to swine growers in general.
Every owner Of pure bred swine
should be interested in such a
movement. Arrangements have
been made by which every breeder
and owner may receive a benefit
from the offering OF these purses
whether he exhibits or not. Full
particulars as to the contests,
and conditions may be had by writ
ing to Rlooded Stock. oxford. Pa.
Every breeder should look this mat
ter up at once, and give it their
hearty cooperation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-28
Nashville's May Festival.

The merchants of Nashville, un-
der the auspices of the Retail Mer-
chants Association, have made pre-
parations for great May Festival,
at which a large and varied pro-
gramme af entertainment will be
offered for the five days beginning
May 10. The famous Bellstedt- Bal
lenberg Band will play daily; four
thousand dollars display of fireworks
will be given at night; there will be
an extensive Flower Parade partici-
pated in by the ladies ofevery Ten
nessee town and city, and the fire
departments of allthe leading citis
have been invited to great inter
city contest of speed and efficiency.
The fire departments Of all the Ten
.nessee towns and cities have also
been invited All the railroads
have agreed toonefare forthe round
trip as the rate on that occasion.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-28
R Il. HIGGINS.
Paper Read By Him Before the
Swine Breeders Association.
Object and Purposes of the State
Association of Hog Men
Who Met Here.

The Kentucky Swine Breeders
Association was organized on the
9th day of November, 1895, al
Louisville, Ky. The first meeting
was called to order by NJ. w. Neal,
OF the Farmers Home Journal, and
Mr.. w. j. Samuels, of Bardstown,
KY, was elected president and Mr..
NJ. w. Neal was elected secretary
and treasurer. The association
meets twice a year. The annual
meeting is held at Louisville in De-
cember and the Spring meeting in
April in different parts of the State.
The good which the association
has done for the improvement OF the
swine industry of Kentucky, can
scarcely be estimated. Pure bred
hogs can be seen on the farms Of
many farmers all over the State
from the effects of these institute
meetings every spring, and espec-
tally in central Kentucky. Some of
the best hogs in the United States
are 10 be found there.
In 1897 and 1898 a herd of Berk-
shires owned by Reuben Gentry, of
Danville, Ky, (who is a member of
this association won the gold med
al offered by the American Berk-
shire Record Association for the
best herd of Berkshires on the ma
tional fair circuit for the two years
in succession.
In 1898 heard of Poland Chinas
owned by Marriott 81 Churchill of
Elizabethtown, Ky, (who are mem
bers of this association won best
in their class and Sweepstakes at
three State fairs IN succession, be-
ginning at Shelbyville, Ky, then
at Indianapolis, Ind, and also at
Springfield, Ills.
Tins shows what Central Ken
lucky has done in the way of get
ting good hogs in the last five years,
and it also shows what could be
done in Southern Kentucky in the
way of breeding good hogs if we
make the right start and get the
best hogs to begin with and make
use of what nature has given us in
climate and in productiveness Ofthe
soil. We have a better climate here
than the breeders of Indiana or
Ohio. And all varieties of food |
necessary for a balanced ration for
hogs can be grown here to perfec- |
ton, viz corn, wheat, oats, COW
peas, red clover, blue grass, sor-
ghum, pumpkins and artichokes.
It is a mistaken idea with some
farmers that corn is all that is nee
essary as feed to make good hogs,
also that the scrub is just as good
as the pure bred hog with the same
kind of feed and treatment. But il
would be just as reasonable to say
that the scrub steer would make
as much beef as the short horn with
the same feed and care.
We must feed other kinds of food
in addition TO corn if we want the
best kind of bacon, that Is the kind
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-28

al Z COupcilCu W ACCu tulS hihu VI
food to sows aand pigs If we want
to get growth of bone and muscle.
We can get this growth in spring
and summer months on our pastures
of red clover, COW peas, sorghum
and artichokes. 1t is the purpose
of this association as | understand
it in holding these institute meet
ings in different parts of the State
once a year, to bring the farmer
and breeders together, and try to
show by experience how mvch more
profitable it would be for them to
grow pure bred hogs, than to grow
common ones.
You cannot afford to grow COM
mon hogs. If you would stop and
think moment, you could see that
you need pure bred hogs of quick
growth so as to avoid disease
among them, and to make the most
pounds of pork for the smallest
amount of food consumed,
We want a hog that will weigh
200 to 225 lbs at 8 to 10 months old
and we cannot get this unless we
have a pure bred sire in our herd.
And here is another advantage to
farmers who attend these institute
meetings Gf you will think OF iD
that we have some of the most noted
swine breeders of the United States
here, so that we can see them and
get their experience in breeding
and growing hogs the most Proht-
able way. Men who have spent the
best part of their lives learning
this business and it behooves US as
farmers to heed what they tell us.
This afternoon they will answer
any question we may ask them inre-
gard to,breeding and handling hogs,
And want to say to all who want
to be benefited that what these
men say is best to do. Have a mem-
orandum book and pencil with you
and write down what you think
would be of value to you and Prac-
tice it in your own herd when you
20 home.
We may know great-deal about
hogs, but it is only that which we K
apply to our own herds, which Is Of
value to us. want to call your at
.ention to the fact that this associa-
ion needs more members; by right
every swine breeder in kentucky
should join it, and hope that we
nay get fifty to sixty new members I
or the association here to-day. .
-oin with us and meet with us at
,ther places in the futlre. You
will never regret 1t.
If the farmers of the United States
would heed what the SWINE bEteu-
RS would have them DO, that is
row more hogs and better ones, it
would solve the problem of national
prohibition from the fact that all Of
he surplus corn would be fed to the
ogs instead of being sold to the
Whisky trust. SO that there would
,e none left from which to extract
he Internal red liquor, which
:auses so much trouble in the land.
Then we could all sing Bob Frank
in good old song which says:
There will be no more trouble in
he land"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
Grant County Court March %.

Estate Leonard Porter. Hazel Green.
Petition for settlement. account al
lowed Order made assigning estate
Estate j. +. Grindell, Platteville
Petition for settlement, account allow
ed Order made assigning estate
Estate John n Jane. Lancaster Pc
tition to probate will, viii admitted
to probate. John 5. Wright appoint
ed as executor with bond fixed ~ -
900.
Estate David Morden. Fennlmore.
VIII admitted to probate. Malachi
Simons approved as administrator
with viii annexed with bond fixed 1t
500.
Estate j. p Briggs incompetent.
Melville Order signed making ia
cob Shrake appointed guardian with
bond of 81 900.
Estate Archie Ieigler minor. Cas--
vile Adam Kirschbaum appointed
guardian with bond Of 5000.
Estate Anna Harasche. Lancaster
Petition for administration. petition
Withdrawn by petitioner. COST en-
tered against petitioner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
BOsCobel.

Miss Clara Naur and John Wilkison
of this city will travel the matrimoni-
al road after tomorrow. Tuesday
The gentleman is one of the success
ful BARRIERS Of this place. Other we'd
dings reported in the near future.
Died at the home of his father in
this city, Apr. End. Allie. eldest son
of Fred +. Book, after protracted i'll
ness of two or three weeks.
L. n. Hubbelis a great sufferer from
rheumatism of the feet. His many
friends hope for his speedy recovery.
What has become OF the .'balmy
days of spring we used to read
about? We have about decided to
have only one season during the year
80. namely winter.
Politics waxeth warm. Town eau
Gus Saturday night with large crowd
in attendance. They came near sing
ing I'VE won't go home. until morn
ing"
Mrs. W. T. Hurd arrived home Fri
day night after an absence of several
months visiting in New York City.
The Lutheran congregation held
Easter services Sunday morning. A
class Of eleven were confirmed and
took communion.
A good deal of sickness seems to be
the trouble in many homes.
We are glad to hear of the recovery
of Mrs. Geo. Wicken, although slow,
is steady.
The new postmaster took possession
Of the Office Saturday morning. Aug
ust Seaman has been selected asst.
Miss Minnie Pogle has gone 10
spend a couple OF weeks with friends
at Riehland Center. Ben.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
Obituary. Strong.

Lucy Putnam Stong was born Aug
Is, 1871. in Gardner, Mass. She lived
there with her parents. II. A. and
Helen S. Twitchel. until she was ten
wears of age They moved from there
to Worcester, Mass. then to Detroit
Mich, then to Fort Atkinson, Wis.
and from there, March /. 1899 to
Lancaster. Wis.
Here She met DR. Strong and on
Aug. ), 1890 was married 20 him.
She was for him model wife. indus
trious and affectionate She was gem
erous to fault and Was inclined u
minister to the needs Of others when
she herself needed rest or recreation.
She died Sunday, Mtrcn 26, 1899, and
was buried the following Wednesday.
Rev. I. j. Brown pronounced fitting
funeral Grafton.
Mrs. Strong leaves three bright
and promising children, Emmerson.
aged seven. Harry aged five and ba-
by girl, brother. +. w. Twitchel. and
her father and mother of Chicago.
Mrs. Strong belonged to the Eastern
Star and athbone Sister lodges and in
each was highly esteemed. She had
traits of character that would make
her respected and loved in any COM
munitv. She leaves only friends in
Lancaster and friends pathy
and kind feeling 60 ont in no small
measure to the orphan children and
other bereft relations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
A China Wedding.

On March so, 1879, Mr.. Eugene
Mcdonald and Miss Bina Stewart of
Fennimore were married and on the
30th of March. 1899, they invited a
company of their friends to meet with
them at their coy home one and one
half miles west Of Fennimore to eele-
brate the twentieth anniversary of
the happy event. About forty per-
sons were able to accept the invita-
ton. The dav was passed IN pleas
ant social intercourse. storytelling Of
ences of pioneer times and first set
tiers, discussions of the leading moral
political and social questions of the
day and eXcla matory inspection by
the ladies of the beautiful china pres
ents on exhibition. The features of
the occasion, however, were the splen-
did wedding feast prepared under the
efficient supervision of Mrs. Mcdonald
herself and the renewal of the mar
riage vows of twenty years ago by the
bride and groom. Rev. Pengilly was
master of ceremonies in this part of
the exercises.
The guests departed as the sun was
approaching the western hozison.
Hearty We're the congratulations for
Mr.. aud Mrs. Mcdonald on twenty
years of coniugal bliss and uni
versal the wish that many, many an-
niversaries might occur before the
sun of their married life should bury
itself in the horizon that marks the
close's of earthly union for them.
Guests present were the following
gentlemen and their wives:
:. Steuart. M. ?. Smith, G. Il. Sho-
walter, McLimans, Clark, Dow, Ten
naut, Shearer. Jones, Neudorf, Kreul,
F Rector, Geo. Keys, H. Keys. Mar
tin Rector. Wehrle, DR.. McDermott.
Also Mrs Kitch, Mrs. Ira Smith, Mrs.
Dufner, Mrs. Dillon. Miss. Taylor, Miss
Walters, Rev. Pengilly, Guy Melon
aid, Clyde Mcdonald, Delphia, Lester
and Howard Wehrle. Art and Harry
Kruel and Clarence KEYS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
Republican Town Caucus.

Pursuant to call a republican caucus
for the town of Lancaster was held in
Reeds opera house last Saturday after
noon. The attendance was small.
Until a few hours before the caucus
was held it was not known that there
would be any organized effort TO dis
place any of the old officers The
evening before the caucus the rumor
was circulating that ". d. Garner
would contest the nomination for as
SCISSOR with Mr.. Place but il did not
receive much serious attention But
when the caucus was held il was seen
that the report was well founded.
Mr.. Garner was on hand with printed
tickets and caucus workers to d;stri-
butte them and solicit votes The re-
suit was that Garner was nominated.
receiving 125votes to Mr.. Places 1O4.
The rest of the ticket was chosen by
reclamation. Their names can be
found in the election returns given in
another column.
Col J. 9. Clark presided over the
caucus. L. NJ. Lowry and S. II. Tay-
lcr acted as clerks. For tellers the
chair selected II. Buchner. II W
Belseamper, Wesley Wier and g. r..
Goble.
AS the crowd left the hall they were
treated to fragrant habanas bv Mr.
Garner on the strength of the nomina-
ton
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
Flora.

As | glance over the pages of the
Herald | notice that nearly every one
is getting tired of cold weather. We
are anxiously waiting to see the green
grass and the farmers preparing the
soil for the golden grain.
Our blacksmith is kept very busy
nowadays.
Mr.. win Peak had the misfortune
to lose a COW last week.
Mr. Hector Garthwaite has pur-
chased a new buggy. | wonder if Hec
means business.
We are glad to say that Mrs. Shell
bourn is able to call on her friends
after having been confined to the
house so long.
Mr.. Matt Schildgen is contemplate
ing the building of new residence in
the near future.
Mrs. Jas. Edgington spent part of
last week visiting friends in Ellenboro.
We are thinking strongly OF organ
ling Sunday school in the near flu
ture. All are invited to come and
assist US in the good work
We wish to thank the "Old Maid for
her advice. Sweet oil is good, but as
for soothing syrup we always sup
posed that was for babies. 1t might
be for .'Old Maids too and we would
say in conclusion that we hope you
felt satisfied when you got through
writing.
i hope you will not weep waen You
receive your own. WILD ROSE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
WRS FOUND DEAD.
A Startling Tragedy
Mrs. Frances Tre1Oar
Kills Herself.

The people of Lancaster We're again
inexpressiblv shocked last Sunday
morning by the announcement of the
death OF Mrs. Frances Treloar caused
by her own hand. She was found
hanging by the neck from the post of
her bed, skein of yarn being the in
strument used to accomplish the
deed.
Mrs. Treloar was an old lady seven
ty-three years of age. widow of the
late James Treloar, Sr. She has
been partially demented for several
months the result of a general break
ing down of both physical and mental
powers incident to old age. For sew
eral weeks her condition has been
very bad, mania for self destruc-
ton several times, showing itself
She has been living with her son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Aspinwall who have taken every care
and precaution possible to make their
mother comfortable and prevent her
from doing herself or others harm.
Everything like sharp knives, the RAJ
zor and pieces of rope were hid or put
out of her reach.
Mrs. Treloar's sleeping room was
next to that of Mr.. and Mrs. Aspin-
wall, door opening between the two.
Sunday morning the family were q
little later than usual in rising and the
old lady called to know if she should
not get up. She was told to lie still
as the fires had not yet been lighted
At twenty minutes to seven Mr.. Aspin-
wall arose when Mrs. Treloar again
asked if it wasn't time for her to get
up Mr.. Aspinwall told her to wait a
little longer until the house warmed
up. In about fifteen minutes Mrs.
Aspinwall, who in the meantime had
gotten up and dressed, called to her
mother that she might get up now.
She received no reply but thought
nothing strange of that and went
about her work. In five or ten min
utes more she stepped to her mother s
room to see whether she was getting
up and found her body partially on
the floor and suspended from the bed
post by skein of yarn around the
neck. She called Mr.. Aspinwall who
picked the body up and placed it on
the bed, loosened the twisted sllein of
warn and ran for DR.. Hassell. The
doctor and others soon arrived but
nothing could be done to restore the
woman's life. Her neck was broken
and in the opinion of the physician
death came very quickly and with
hardly struggle
Justice Wheeler was notified and a
coroner's jury summoned, composed
of j. S. Wright, II. G. Nathan, David
johnson. Louis Wetter, Chas. Weber
and C. r. Showalter. Their verdict
was in accordance with the facts above
stated.
Funeral services were held from
the NJ. f. church on Tuesday. The
body was buried in the British Hollow
cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06
feanlmorc Findings.

The seciable Friday evening was a
grand success The arill bv our sol
der boys was very much enjoyed.
the hurlesque caused great laughter
The recitations and music deserve
special mention. Receipts of the
evening were eight dollars and fifty
cents
SUNDAY being Easter special SER
vices were held in the NJ. +. church,
Rev. Pengilly delivered a stirring adj
dress and as result fifty dollars was
pledged for the missionary cause. In
the evening the Sunday school rend-
cred very appropriate Easter pro-
gram the collection by the Sunday
school amounted to eight dollars and
tiftv-hve cents.
We are glad to note the improve
ments that are taking place on our
streets Some of the old buildings
are being torn down, others are I'M
dergoing repairs and it is rumored
that some fine business blocks are to
/ be erected i'm the near future.
The caucus Saturday night resulted
in an oyerhauling Of the board and
quite number Of changes were made
and as the caucus IS another name
for election il is pretty generally I'm.
derstood, who will constitute the vii
lage board for the coming year.
Two Of our young hOpefuls became
tired Of home rule took their foot in
hand" - to speak and quietly walked
away last SUNDAY.
Miss Grace Wilson and Mr. John
Farris. Plattevil.e students. came
home for Short vacation.
Mr. Mark Bailey. who is attending
the University. came home for few
DAYS visit7.sickness prevented his re-
turning Monday.
The election Of officers in the ". @.
T. U.passed of very pleasantly The
officers are as follows. President, Mrs.
Cora 3. Parker: lst Vice President,
Mrs. VI Billig. 2nd Vice President,
Mrs. Belle DeHart; Treasurer. Mrs.
Frank Roach. Secretary Mrs Charles
Williams, Corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Sarah Stewert
The residence of Mr.. Amos Cush-
man Of Mt Ida township was des-
troyed by fire last Thursday. Mr..
Cushman was at the barn doing his
chores when be discovered the roof in
flames. every effort was made to save
the building. but in vain Only a
a few things from the lower floor were
saved.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Porter Of Platte
vile are visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mr.. Joe Rogers
Mr. and Mrs viii Montieth of Pres
ton are visiting Mrs. Montieth's par
ents. Mr.. Montieth has purchased a
farm in Clark county and they start
for their new nome next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-04-06

clerk-E. Witherbee; treasurer-Jno.
Glassen; assessor William Andrew
justices JAS. Harvey. Jos. Lolwing;
constables jos Manemann. Edward
Waters. A fusion ticket with Dem
ocratic chairman
JAMESTOWN.
Supervisors Joseph j. Washburn.
chairman, Glenn Placka, c. Brandt;
clerk II. r. Smith; treasurer Frank
Placka Samuel johnson;
justices LA Schroeder, Frank Font;
constables- Jerry Carey, Henry Jan
sen. All Democratic but Carey.
CAssvILLE VILLAGE.
President F. Geiger; trustees
Frank Klien. John Foley. w. r.
Pierce, w. p. Hartford, f. Beilharz,
w. n. Dunstone; clerk-F. j. Died
rich; treasurer Henry Kleinpell; as
sessor-John Engler; Justices. NJ.
Burgess. j. H. c. Sneclode; constable
-Robt Muldoon; supervisor-Otto T.
Geiger
BLOOMINGTON VILLAGE.
President-A II Patch; trustees
John Pennock, X n Hoskins. Herman
Voss. Ernest Brooks, S kitto, II NJ
Hiekok; clerk-R n Greer; assessor
Jesse Brooks; Treasured Fischer:
police lustice-L d Holford; justice OF
the peace E Tubbs; constable-Geo
Hickok: supervisor-A H Patch.
BLOOMINGTON.
Supervisors-He Henry Roberts, chm,
John Harris. Albert Schreiner; clerk
R c Fennel; treas Andrew Foster;
assessor Samuel Stone; Justices
Sawyer. Chas Pierce, Gus Pohle, Fred
Mason: onstables-Aug Kalt, Will
Thornton. Geo Harris. Fusion ticket.
Anti-railroad board
PARIS.
Supervisors-Jo Longbotham,
chm. Frank Saltzman. Bart Richart;
clerk John Lange; treas-Geo WED
erhold: assessor-Chris Dressler; JUS
tices-John Longbotham; w S Knox,
Frank Sutter: constables Frank
Slaats. Frank Saltzman, Herman Gin
ter Fusion with Republican chair
man.
pOTOSI TOWN.
Sup's-Clem Thomas, chm, Joseph
Shilpflug. Ed Pierce; clerk Ed Will
mott; treas-Peter Blindert assessor
-Fhos Gerhardt Rep. chairman.
PoTosI VILLAGE.
Pres II. X. Seaton; trus-W II.
Hunt, I. b. Ennor, Wesley Hymer,
Henry Walters, James Scullom; clerk
-Ambros Seaton: treas W. Thomas;
assessor John Campbell; supervisor
A +. Berge.
In Muscoda village Joseph Cutela
Is elected supervisor aud in the town
}. W. Viktora is chairman