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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-23

Washington, Jan. %. - The house
leaders went down to signal defeat yes.
terday when the house. by Il vote o.
11G to IDS. rejected the Philippine
coinage bill reported by the insular af-
fairs committee. and adopted the sub
Stitute offered by the minority for the
Introduction Cf United States currency
and the United States coinage system
in the islands. The insular commit
tee includes in its membership the
chairmen of the most powerful COM
mitteeS of the hOuSe-Cannon, of the
appropriations; Hit. of the foreign af-
fairs; Payne, of the ways and means;
Hepburn. of the interstate commerce.
and Tawney, of the committee on eN-
positions.
Republicans and Democrats Combine.
They reported bill to establish the
gold standard in the islands. and to
authorize the coinage of silver pesos
of 41G grains, TO be made legal
tender at the rate of two pesos for one
gold dollar. The majority members
made a gallant fight for their bill. but
a considerable number OF Republicans
-twenty-eight on the final vote-un-
der the lead of Hill of Connecticut
Fowler of New Jersey and Mccall OF
Massachusetts. joined with the Demo
Gratis and carried through the subSti-
tute
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Save the Children.

Ninety-nine of every one hundred
diseases that children have are due to
disorders of the stomach, and these
disorders are all caused by indiges-
ton. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is just as
good for children as it is for adults
Children thrive on It, 1t keeps the
little stomach sweet and encourages
the growth and development. Mr..
Henry Carter, 705 Central St, Nash
vile, Tenn, says my little boy
is now three years old and has
been suffering from indigestion ever
since he was born. L, have had the
best doctors in Nashville, but failed
pto do him any good. After using one
bottle of Kodol he Is a we'll baby.
recommend it to all sufferers. " Kodol
digests wnat you eat and makes the
stomach sweet Sold by All Druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
AT THE HEAD
OF HIS RACE
In the County was Felix Hamil.
tOn-.New Directors of
Farmers Bank
NEWS FROM THE COUNTY SEAT

Hardinsburg, KY, Aug 11-(Special)
Felix Hamilton, highly respected
colored citizen of this place, died at
his residence on last Wednesday. The
funeral services were conducted at
the colored Methodist church, of
which he was leading member,
the following day. His remains were
inferred in the colored cemetery at
this place.
Felix was in the employ of b. F.
Beard for more than twenty-five years,
and was always trusted and valued
employe. He accumulated more than a
competency ana was usually regarded
as the foremost colored man in the
county. During the Civil War he
served in the army about year.
By reason of his industry, good
habits and integrity he enjoyed the
respect of the whites as well as the
colored people of the community. He
was about fifty eight years Of age.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Taken with Cramps.

Vim. Kirmse, member of the
bridge gang working near Littleport
was taken suddenly i'll Thursday night
with cramps and kind of cholera
His case was so severe that he had to
have the members of the crew wait
upon him and Mr. Clifford was called
and consulted He told them be had a
medicine in the form of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy that he thought would help
him out and accordingly several doses
were administered with the result
that the fellow was able to be around
next day. The incident speaks quite
highly of Mr. Gifford's medicine Elk
ader, Iowa, Argus.
This remedy never fails. Keep it in
your home, it may save life. For
sale by Short g. Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
LAST COPY
HANDED IN.
Jeff Sterrett, Long Editor of the
HawesyilIe PlaindeaIer'
Passes Away
WIT OF THE COUNTRY PRESS

JEFF Sterrett, the well-known editor
of the Hawesville Plaindealer, died
of heart disease Thursday at 2 o clock p.
IN. at his home in Hawesville He had
been i'll ABOUT a month and toward
the close of his illness there was some
improvement in his con dition, but
his seventy-one years were against
him. The funeral was held from the
family residence at p. m, Friday
afternoon, and the interment was in
the Hawesville cemetery. It was one
of the largest in the history of the
town, old friends and neighbors of
the deceased coming from distance
to attend.
Charles Jefferson Sterrett served
with distinction in the Civil War,
being with Morgan during his raid
through Ohio, Indiana and was also
one Of johnson S best men. After
the Rebellion he entered the news
paper business at Hawesvile In
800 ACAu uC hduc q ndblc lOl III III
self that was KNOWN throughout the
State. His irrepressible and original
wit, tinged with tungency and sar-
casm, won scores of subscribers for
mis- paper and made him the favorite
story teller at the press gatherings.
He never attempted modern journalism,
choosing rather to amuse his readers,
and instances are known where his pa
per was bought, not for the news, but
for the good hearty laughs which are
derived from reading of its col
umLs.
Mr.. Sterrett was a son of william
Sterrett and grandson of Capt. John
Sterrett, one of the early settlers of
Hancock and Breckenridge counties.
He was brother of William Sterrett,
the Washington correspondent who
went to Dallas, Texas, many years
ago, and'also of Mrs. w. H. Bowmer,
of this city He leaves besides wife
and three children-Will S. Ster-
rett, Miss Lucille Sterrett ard Mrs. L.
S. Powers
AR. Sterrett was member OF the
Presbyterian church for years and
was accredited as one of Hawesville' s
best citizens.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Prof. Germaine at Hardinsburg.

Hardinsburg, KY, Aug. IL
Special Prof. Karl Germaine. the
famous magician, will appear at the
City Hall on Friday evening, August
p. He has given performances in
all the large cities, and has the I'M
qualified endorsement of the press and
public. He is a German, and ever
since the days of DR.. Faustus, those
of that race have been adopts in the
black arts and magic, a place once
held by the ancient Egyptians If
you wish to be Impressed 10y the occult
the mysterious, the weird and the
magical you should see Germalne. He
comes here from the Owensboro
Chautauqua, which is itself a sufti-
cient recommendation.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Big Preparations For Big Event.
LITTLE APROPOS TALK ABOUT SOMETHING
ESSENTIALLY AMERICAN.


Apropos of the extensively adver-
tised Masons' barbecue, which is to
be given by the local Masonic lodge
on August 90. it is interesting to
note the difference between picnics
a nd barbecues in the generally accept
ed meaning of the two functions.
The word barbecue like a great
many other words in our language,
has a distinctive American meaning
accorded it by usuage, and is defined
by authorities as "a large gather
ing of people, generally in the open
air, for social entertainment, one
leading feature of which is the roast
ing of animals whole to furnish the
numerous members OF the party with
needful food. The word picnic"
has also taken on an American term
and is "now pleasure party, the
members of which carry with them
provisions on an excursion into the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Six Volumes of Reports.

T. r. McBeath, of Leitchfeld, Off
cial reporter for the Kentucky Court
of Appeals, and Gus Brown, County
Attorney of Breckenridge county, were
at the hewitt last night.
Mr.. McBeath is now engaged in
publishing the decisions of the Court
of Appeals. He says that the court is
three years behind in the publication,
and that he will have the volumes out
before the end of the year, issuing
them from time 20 time. This year SIX
volumes will be issued, bringing re-
ports up to date. Fridays Louisville
Herald.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
GREAT DAY AT
OLD FREEDOM.
Three Thousand People From Far
and Near Meet for
Annual Services
FINE SERMONS BY REV HARMED

Hardlnsburg, XIV. Aug. 1f-(Special)-
Last Sunday everybody went to old
Freedom church. People were there
from Cloverport and Big Spring and
from Union Star and McDaniels,
besides many from adjoining counties.
The day was pleasant, the roads free
of dust and crowd of probably
3, 900 people gathered to attend the
services, TO greet their friends and
neighbors and to renew friendships
and to form new acquaintance. The
Rev. James Harmed preached in the
morning and also in the afternoon.
He is from Grayson county, but
is well-known here. He delivered
two very interesting discourses.
There was dinner on the grounds
enough and to spare aud none went
away empty. The good people of
Garfield and its neighborhood are noted
far and wide for their generosity
and hospitality. A day at Freedom
during the annual meetings in August
is a day pleasantly and prohtably
spent
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12

CENTENNIAL.
Metropolis of Breckenridg CeOun.
ty viii be 100 Years
Old This Fall
GROWTH HAS BEEN STEADY

Cloverport will be one hundred years
old this fall, as the first settlement
IN this section of the county was
made by Joe Houston in the latter part
of the year 1903. Rich in natural re-
sources and energetic and busy popula-
ton, the village has become q prosper
Gus and growing town. Its growth
has been steady and certain than its
future was never brighter and at
present.
When Cloverport, in early days,
was known as Joeville, in honor Of
its founder, il was used as a shipping
point by Hardin's Fort, now Hardins-
burg, and salt was brought here and
traded off for hogs Note the change
in the years that have gone by. With
a population Of nearly >, 600 people,
noted for their sociableness and integ-
rity, it has excellent shipping facil-
tiles large machine shops, roofing tile
factory, cannery brick plant, -four
mill, monument works, saw.mill,
planning mill, three tobacco ware
houses, two banks weekly news
paper, siS churches, good municipal
government, large department stores
and other industries of Importance,
and, moreover. important public i'm
provements, such as electric lights
and waterworks, are to be. made by
the city.
The above are facts that every cit
tizen should be proud Of and day
should be set aside by the city author
titles for a public observance Of Clover
ports cen ternial
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Work on County Roads.

Good work is being done now on
some of the county roads. Supervisor
DefIaven, In this district, has been
kept pretty busy for several weeks.
One of the best pieces of road con-
struction is that being done on the
Baptist church hill by Marshal Willis.
His force of road hand are still at work
widening the road and putting stone
on it. When the work is completed
the road will be in shape to Withstand
hard usuage for years without further
repairs.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12

country, etc.
The Masons, with a desire 10 please
everybody and give the general public
an outing which will furnish them
with something essentially Amer
lean, have wisely chosen to call their
large gathering a barbecue But prof.
ting by their last years experience,
they have coupled with their leading
FEATURE animals split to the backbone
and roasted whole over a charcoal
tire) field sports, carnival features,
vaudeville shows and novel sights of
various kinds to keep You amused
during the whole day. You can't
afford to miss it. So make your ar
engagements accordingly and come
with your wife and little ones. leav-
ing your troubles behind you and put
in full day of laughter and sum
shine
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that "a
preventive of suicide had been discov-
cred viii interest many. A run down
system, or dependency invariably
precedes suicide and something has
been found that will prevent that con-
dition which makes suicide likely.
At the first thought of selfdestruction
take Electric Bitters 1t being a great
tonic and nerviue will strengthen the
nerves and Guild up the system.
It's also a great Stomach and Liver
and Kidney regulator. Only SOC.
Satisfaction guaranteed by Short &
Haynes, druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Only a Mask.

Many are not being benefited by the
summer vacation as they should De.
Now, Notwithstanding much outdoor
life, they are little if any stronger
than they were. The tan on their
faces is darker and makes them look
healthier, but it is only a mask They
are still nervous, easily tired, upset
by trihes, and they do not eat nor
sleep we'll. What they need is what
tones the nerves, perfects digestion,
creates appetite, and makes sleep re-
freshing, and that is Hoods Sarsap-
arilla Pupils and teachers generally
will fad the chief purpose of the vaca-
ton best observed by this great med =
icine which as we know, "builds up
the whole system
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Had AusplcIous Opening.

The Seven Hills Chautauqua, at
Owensboro had a most auspicious
opening Thursday night. The weatht r
was.sll that could be desired and near
" $3.50 people saw and heard the nu-
merous attractions. Friday afternoon
the Hon William Jennings Bryan de-
livered fine address on 1.-The Walt e
of an Ideal that caused great enthus-
iasm in an audience of several thous-
and.
The Chautauqua is now in full bias I
and will continue till August 90 A
number of people from this city and
county are and have been in attendance.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Hugh Ditto In New Company

Articles of Incorporation of the
Greensboro Wooden Manufacturing
company have been filed in the coun-
ty CLERKS Office of Daviess county.
The company is incorporated with
capital stock of $50, 900. 1t is d.
vided into two hundred shares Of
800 each. OF this amount J. Hugh
Ditto owns twenty, Mrs. Clara Lee
Ditto eighty, and Mr.. H. X. Ditto
five. The remaining $1,000 of the
stock will be issued at the will of
the company. The liabilities of the
company is fixed at 80, 900.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Another rioonshiner Arrested.

United States Marshal George Gill
land took with him to Owensboro
Saturday night Ganey Wilson, of Falls
OF Rough, VINO is charged with moon
shining. Wilson is not very much
excited over his arrest and feels very
confident that he will get out all
right He was working on threshlng
machine at the time of his capture
and says that the knew that the mar
shall was coming for him long before
he arrived. He is a young man, but
does not look like sinner His
trial will not come of until the mid
die of the week as one Of the most
in portant witnesses is i'll.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas it has pleased the Supreme
Master Workman of the universe to
call from this life the mother of our
brother, w. B. Gardner, who departed
this life July ?, 1903 at her home in
Union Star, KY.
Therefore De it resolved that in the
death of Mrs. Gardner her friends
and loved ones have lost kind and
affectionSte mother and friend.
That we, as lodge, do extend our
brotherly and slncerest sympathy 10
Bro. VIM. Ben Gardner and family.
That copy of these resolutions be
spread on the minutes of this lodge a
copy sent to the Kentucky Workman
and also a copy be sent to the bereaved
brother and family, Com. % A
Dowell, L. D. Bishoff, c. ]. Hensel
Irvington Lodge, No. 149, A. o. U. W.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Rev. Deschamps Still on Top.

In the Baptist church case at the last
term of the court the plaintiffs fled
demurers to the answers of the trustees
and Rev. Deschamps, as we'll as
a motion to strike out certain par
agraphs in the answers. says the
Hawesville Clarion. Judge Owen
took the m tier under advisement and
his o2inion was filed 10 the clerks
office Saturday. This opinion over
rules the demurrer fnl the motion
to strike out, which sustains the
defendants, who are now in posses
sion of the church.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12

Mr. Emory Naples and Mrs. Emma
Greenwalt. both of Rockport, came to
this city yesterday and were married
by Justice Rodman Mt the court house.
Both are residents Of Rockport and are
highly respected people. They will re-
main in the city few days to attend
the Chautauqua and will later return
to Rockport to reside. Friday 5
Greensboro Messenger.
Mrs. Emma Greenwalt, or Mrs.
Emma Batr, as the name should be, is
former Cloverport girl.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Saw William J. Bryan.

William Jennings Bryan passed
through this city Friday morning over
the Henderson Route on the 1910
train enroute to Owensboro to speak
on THE Value of an Ideal at the :
Hills Chautauqua. A number of Glover
port people saw the famous Nebraskan
at the depot and several were on the
train. Bryan was through this city
once during his campadgn when he
spoke from the back of his car for five
minutes to several tho usand people.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
John COckreII. Jr., Dead.

Tobinsport, Ind Aug. ll.-(SpeciaL }
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Cockrell receiv-
ed message Wednesday of the death
Of their little grandson, John Jr., son
of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cockrell, of
Horace, Ind.
Mrs. Cockrell left Friday for Horace
70 attend the funeral.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Consumption Threatened.

Il was troubled with a hacking
cough for year and thought had
consumption, Says c. Unger, 2ll
Maple st. Champaign Ill, II tried a
great many remedies and l was I'M
der the care of physicians for several
months. l used one bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t cured me, and
/ have not been troubled since. A.
Z. Fisher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Change in Bank Directory.

Hardinsburg, Ky, Aug. IL
Especially A meeting of the directors
of the Farmers Bank was held here
last Friday. Messrs l. B. PAYNE, of
Harmed, and Alonzo c. Glasscock, of
Mechanics, were elected as directors
in place of 7. A. McGill, deceased
and Dan B. Parish, resigned
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Camping Party Returns.

Mrs. q. Ellis Owen, Misses Frances
Warren, of Nashville, Martha Frayser,
Jessie jolly, and Helen Watkins
Messrs. Fowlkes, E. W. Moore an d
Charles Carter, who formed house
party which has been camping on
Rough river, near Falls of Rough, for
the past week, returned yesterday
forenoon on the 5 80 Illinois Central
trisn. Miss Jennie Green, of Falls of
Rough, accompanied the party to this
city and win be the guest of Miss
Jessie jolly for several weeks. Thurs
days. Greensboro Messenger.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results In
death. Thus a mere scratch, insig-
niticant cut or puny boil have paid
the death penalty. 1t is wise to have
Bucklens Arnica Salve ever hand. y
It $ the best salve on earth and will
prevent fatality, when Burns, Sores,
Ulcers and Piles threaten. ONLY 25c,
at Short & Haynes Drug Store.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Hancock County.

The Plow Fender Co., has reduced
the amount desired at which it hopes
to capitalize from sl5, COO to $40, 900.
VIM. Aldridge, at Skillman, has
sold a part of his farm to John and
Louis Bledsoe. of near Cincinnati,
for 81, $50. The later will occupy the
farm, while Mr.. Aldridge will move
to his famous "cliff" farm. Hancock
Clarion.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Mr.. Jas. Warren Dead.

Union Star, KY, Aug. 11.--(Spe-
cial. Mr.. James Warren, an old and
respected resident of the Chenault
community. died very suddenly of
heart failure Sunday. His remains
were buried Monday at Flint Island
church, of which he was a member
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Is in Prosper Gus Condition.

Hardinsburg. Ky, Aug. 11-(Spe-
cial. H. H. Kemper, the genial cash
Ter of the First State Bank, of Irving
ton, was in the city last Saturday
and Sunday. He says the business Of
the bank is in a very prosperous con-
d'tion, exceeding the greatest expecta-
tions of its officers and stockholders.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12

We carry in stock, along with
scores Of other pills, the celebrated
Ramons' Liver pills & Tonic Pellets
In fact we are headquarters for pills
of all kinds-but we want you to try
Ramon's. The manufacturers claim
them to be the best-our customers,
who use them, say they find them to
be the best csc.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Accepts Lucrative Position.

Hardinsburg, KY, Aug. IL (Spe-
cial) -James e.. Brodie will leave to-
morrow for Owensboro, where he has
accepted lucrative position. He has
been with the firm of Hook, DeHaven
q. Co., for sometime past, and the
good wishes of many friends follow
him in his new WORK.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Lost CARLOAD OF Sheep.

Hardinsburg, KY, Aug. 11.-(Spe-
cial). p Sheeran Bros & Co., had
the misfortune to lose car load of
sheep, when the Bourbon Stock yards
in Louisville were destroyed by fire
last week.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
New Colorado Book.

The Chicago. g. North western Ry.
has issued beautifully illustrated new
book on Colorado. Amy one interested
IN Clordoo can procure a copy by
sending cents in stamps to w. b.
Kniskern, P. 7. NJ, Chicago, Ill.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
VIII Teach BaIItown School.

Miss Mamie Seaton, daughter of o.
W. Seaton. will teach the Bslltowp
school for the ensuing year The
school has 90 pupils enrolled and will
begin the first Monday in September.
Miss Seaton taught most succe ssful
term last year.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Death of an Infant.

The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Jarboe, who recently removed
from this city to Chenault, KY. died
at that place of whooping cough one
day last week. -Cannelton Enquirer
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
FOIey's Kidney Cure

Will cure Bright's Disease.
Will cure Diabetes.
Will cure Stone in Bladder
Will cure Kidney and Bladder Diseases.
A. r. Fisher
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12

l had diabetes in its worst form, ="
writes Marion Lee of Dunreath Ind,
Il tried eight physicians without re-
lief. Only three bottles of Foley's Kid
ney Cure made me a well man. A.
r. Fisher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets. All
orefund the money II IL fails to cure
e. W. Grves' signature is on each box. 2Sc
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers.

Foley Honey and Tar affords I'M
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
the worst stage and if taken in time
will effect a cure.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12

Foley's Kidney Cure is a medicine
free from poisons and Will cure any
case of kidney disease that is not be-
yond the reach of medicine.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Gas Shut Off Last Week.

The gas from the Murray Roofing
Tile Co.'S, we'll was shut off Wednesday
from ali the residences where has been
used. It was the intention of Manager
Murray to shut off the gas week before
last, but the matter was delayed. The
well was cleaned out last week in or
der that strong pressure could he OBJ
tanned this week with which to test
the recently repaired boilers
FOLEYSHONEYuDTAR
FOR chiidrsns safe. ssrs. No sptatss
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
CLovERPORT KENTUCKY WEDNESDAY, II,
TheDay For Fun

MASONs WILL GIVE BARBECUE COUPLED WITH
FIELD SPORTS CARNIVAL FEATURES AND vAU-
DEVILLE SHOWS
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-08-12
Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold
CIoverport Girl Married.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabletsi cure a col
In oneday. No Cure. No Pay. Price. 25c.