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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
Suit & Bratton,
The Racket Store.

Among the many up-to-date
stores in cur city, none de-
serves more mention than the
Racket Store, which is con-
Quoted by Messrs. Suit &
BrattOn. About two years
ago these gentlemen came
here and opened up a first
class Racket store, which is
now one of the leading estab-
lishments of our city. Since
then they have by their
square and honest dealings,
won the confidence OfOurpeo-
pie at large and built up a
large trade. They were COM
PEELED by increased business
to move into larger quarters,
and the Racket Store is today
one of our main establish
ments. As it's name would
suggest, the stock comprises
almost everything. These
gentlemen have endeavOred
to place before the people the
most reasonable prices. Their
stock comprises all kinds of
tin and granite ware for the
kitchen; beautiful queens
ware and glassware, jardiniers
of every description, lots of
useful articles in wooden and
and wickerware, and notions
of endless variety, and all
kinds of toys for both boys
and girls. The Racket Store
| is located on East Main street,
only a few doors below First,
and the best treatment is
guaranteed to all customers.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
JAMES MCCARTHY
Plumber and Gas Filter

To the plumber and sanitary engi-
neer the public is indebted for the
many conveniences to be found in the
modern residence or office building.
In the distribution of the water sup
ply, both hot and cold, in the bath
tubs. laboratories and closets his skill
is in marked evidence, and his ability
insures healthful conditions in sewer
connections and waste pipes. In gas
fixtures he combines beauty with util-
ity and thus contributes not little to
home adornment. Following success
fully these pursuits in Richmond dur
ing his ten years business career, Mr.
Mccarthy has received the recognition
Of leading property owners because Of
his acknowledged expertness and SUI
pegior mechanical ability. Evidences
Of his work are plentiful in Richmond,
having fitted up anumber of its finest
residences and business houses. Mr.
Mccarthy is a native of Cincinnati
where he grew up and learned th'
plumbing and gas fitting trade in tn
well known establishment Of Richarl
Murphy, where he acquired a fund o
practical experience. Mr.. Mccarthy
smong Richmond's popular youn
business men and in social and bus
} ness way has made host Of friends
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
State Bank & Trust Company

The most important requisite of a
good banking institution is absolute
security. Nothing can take the place
in the minds of its patrons of that
feeling of confidence which every de-
position should repose in the integrity
and stability of the institution in
whose keeping he has placed his
money. This security is maintained
by various devices known and APP
proved by bankers throughout the
world. Q) Large capital, sufficient
to meet all emergencies. (2) Strong
safes and fire proof vaults. (S) Able
and efficient management, under con-
sentative and honest officiates. bond
ed in sufficient amounts to cover any
possible deficiencies. In all these
respects the State Bank & Trust Com
pany proves itself worthy of the re-
lance of the public and offers all the
inducements consistent with conner
cial laws in all transactions within
the scope Of the banking business.
This bank, succeeding the Second
National Bank, was incorporated in
1897, and because of the ability and
wisdom of its management, its histo-
ry, daily written, is one of steady
progress, indicating popular favor
and deserved confidence. Besides
transacting a general banking bust
ness, this institution under its char
ter, is also authorized to act as guar
dian, administrator, executor, as
s:gnees and agent or in other judiciary
capacity. thereby giving to the people
of this community the broadcast basis
of liability and security in such
affairs. The officers are J. Stone
Walker, President; j. A. Sullivan,
Vice-President; R. E. Turley, Cashier;
L. P. Evans, Teller, A. B. Faris,
Book-keeper. The directors are j.
Stone Walker, J. A. Sullivan, D.
Chenault, W. D. Oldham, H. B.
Hanger, Joe Collins and.E. d. Ballard.
With their interests in such hands
patrons are well assured that they
will be safely guarded, conservatively
and judiciously managed. Every
safeguard that skill can suggest has
been taken in providing a modern
banking equipment. The vaults are
of the celebrated Diebold make, are
fire and burglar proof, and contain
number of safety deposite boxes for
the storing of papers and other val
uables, which are rented to the pub
lie at yearly charges of S., SO and
500 according to the size. Enclosed
in this large vault, and containing
the funds of the bank is a Mosler
screw door safe, an up-to-date con-
trivance for battling burglars and safe
blowers. The building erected and
occupied by the State Bank & Trust
Company was designed by Chas.
Crapsey, the well known Cincinnati
ARCHITECT, is constructed of Rockcas-
tie stone and marble, elegantly fin
ished throughout, and is by far the
handsomest business block in Rich
mond. Investments to beautify and
build up are the strongest evidence
of public spirit, and Richmond has
reason to be proud of those among
her citizens who see in her future,
progress along metropolitan lines.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
w. S. Oldham,
Furniture and Undertaking.

At the furniture establish
ment of w. S. Oldham, house
keepers can secure, at the
very lowestprices, their needs
inarticles for household equip
ment. He is in possession of
every advantage to offer TO
the public the best possible
inducements both in quality
and price. He handles the
productions of makers of es-
tablished reputation and deals
in goods made to render dur
ability, and not put together
simply ''to SELL" The stock
contains a choice collection of
bedsteads, chairs, tables, par
lor and bedroom furniture,
wardrobes, plain and fancy
touches, enameled metal beds,
ETC., etc. Special attention is
given to the framing of pic
lures, and a splendid line of
mouldings in the largest de-
signs is exhibited. Mr.. Old
ham also conducts an un-
dertaking establishment and
gives prompt, intelligent and
satisfactory service in the
care and burial of the dead.
He carries "a complete line OF
funeral furnishings and cask.
cts, and is equipped in every
particular to respond tOevery
requirement in this line. This
department is under the di
rection of Mr.. Arthur Todd
who has builtup an excellent
reputation in the community
) for his skill and knowledge il
embalming and funeral di
recting. He is a graduate o
: the Clarke School of Embalm
r ing and holds a certificat
e from the State Board O
r Health. Mr.. Oldham is we
d known throughout this con
/, munity and in his six year
0 of mercantile life has wo
/. confidence and esteem by tn
i integrity of his methods ar
: the reliability of his repr'
sentation.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
Richmond National Bank.

Commercial progress and develop
ment along all lines depends entirely
upon the adequacy of monetary con-
diiions and hence the position that fl
nancial institutions occupy in the pop
uar mind is one of Importance and
precedence. The Richmond National
BanL since its organization in 1890 has
r, responded with fidelity to the needs OF
the community in money matters, earn
ing for itse T record which invites
and fosters confidence. Its manage
ment has been conservative, yet pro-
gressive ami abreast of the times, and
its policy has always been liberal and
foresighted. A general banking bust
ness is done, loans negotiated on APP
proved security, notes discounted,
money received for deposit, exchanges
bought and sold on principal money
cen, ers, and collections made, in fact
every feature pertaining to banking
receives prompt attention. With cap
ital stock Of 500 600, and surplus and
individual profits of $780, it is no
less noted for its financial strength
than for its able management. The
officers of the bank are j. w. Caperton,
president; l. Shelby Irvine, vice-presi-
dent; }. E. Greenleaf, cashier, and j,
w. CroOke, assistant cashier. Th'
directors are, j. w. Caperton, Shell
by Irvine, Geo. w. Pickles, r. w
Miller and David w. Irvine. All thes'
gentlemen are of tried integrity ant
business ability, whose successful Ell
forts have surrounded them with sui
ssantial conditions. The president
Col. ]. w Caperton, and the Board {
: Directors. have just cause to fee
proud of he record this bank hs
7 ma during their connection with
+ IA record which points unmistakabl
5 to their ability as financiers an to IL
! wise cons, rvatism of their judgmen
- The Richmond National Bank is alwa,
:. friendly to enterprises when in lii
u with sound business principles, al
ie follows policy marked by iudicioi
'e liberality
"a ti,s next On davs we will Gle
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11

James w. Earring, who for
forty years has been connected
with the flour business, and
for a numberof years success
fully conducted a flour and
feed mill in Shelby county.
The office work and outside
business is looked after by
the Secretary and Treasurer,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-05-11
Shingles For Sale.

/ have a lot Of mill shingles for sale,
If JEFF Stone
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07

to her breast. But one other Daby, older
but as dear to her, was left behind,
and, as she lost consciousness, she
b card it crying to her to come and
get 1T.
The above Is the story the mother
told of her awful experience when she
had regained consciousness late Thurs
day evening. True she told part of it
soon after she escaped from the dwell
ing, but it was incoherent, and inter-
rupted by neart-rendering cries for her
child, who was burned almost before
her yes.
Neighbors of Mr.. Brown, Jno. Nc
Coy, j. e. Bennett A. ]. Bennett, and
others, Saw the burning dwelling and
heard the agonizing shrieks of Mrs.
Brown as she escaped into the yard,
and they hurried to the rescue. When
found Mrs. Brown was lying out in
the yard with her baby in her arms.
Her back and arms were horribly
burned, her clothes were nearly burned
off ana she was unconscious. The
baby's clothes were not afire but It's
little face was a mass. of burns and
one ete was nearly burned out. When
help arrived the roof hadn't yet fallen
in and the neighbors could probably
have saved the child left in the KIT
chen if they had known it was there,
for the fire was confined to the living
room and dining room. The mother.
half-conscious and in her agony,
pointed to the living and dining
rooms, where the roof was just ready
to fall in. They thought she meant
her other child was In there, but no
man could go there, and smoke and
flames kept them from noticing it in
the.kitchen. And thus, through IA
tai mistake of its mother, the child
was left 10 its death, - and the next
morning Is charred bones were found
in the embers of the burned dwelling.
DR.. w. L Miner, of Union Star, was
summoned to the scene as soon as pos
slble, and attended the mother aud
child.
The origin of the lire is unce rtain.
The boy who escaped said he put some
wood into the stove in the living
room, and 1t is supposed he must nave
rakeI out some coals,in so doing, and
have thus set ii re TO the wall, which
was composed of wall paper and paper
sheathipg, and was only two feet from
the stove. The house and ali it's con-
tents were totally destroyed and this
only adds to the grear loss of the hus-
band, who is almost crazy with grief.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07
Two Children Dead and Mother Will
Not Live as Result of Burning
of LetCher Browns Home.
PATHETIC DISASTER NEAR SAMPLE.

Probably the most pathetic disaster
in the history of the county was the
burning OF Letcher Browns home,
near Sample. last.Thursday afternoon,
and the subsequent loss of lite. One
child was burned to death in the ire
another died Friday afternoon from
the burns it recei we'd, and Mrs. Brown
is so badly burned that her physician
says she can not live.
The charred bones of the child
which lost It's life In the fire and the
remains of the child which died FRI
day, were placed in one casket and
buried at Sample yesterday after
noon.
The house occupied by Mr.. Brown
and his family as dwelling was
about one and a fourth miles west of
Sample and between the Ohio river
and the L. II. g. st. l.. railroad. 1t was
composed Of three rooms, two OF which
were built of logs.
luC nIC nAAo. DIV II
was washing near the house aud Mr..
Brown was at work on county road
mile or so away, ss overseer of the
Stephensport district. The two children
who were burned and another child,
five yesr-old boy, had been left alone
IN the house. Two older children we're
at school.
1t was about 2 o'clock in the after
noon when Mrs. Brown received the
first knowledge of the presence Of fire
in the house. The i've year-old boy
was pounding on the inside of the door
to the living room and crying for his
mother. When she opened the door,
mass of flames swept out. The
oldest child ran out of the door and
thus escaped from the burning dwell
ing, but, on the bed, lay little boy
of three years, and. in its cradle, a
two-months-old infant, both asleep.
Unhesitatingly the mother rushed into
the roum, picked up both children and
tried to make her escape through the
dining room and kitchen, the back
part of the dwelling. Her clothing and
that of the children was oil fire, the
smoke and heat cnoked her, but, I'M
finchIngiy, she pushed on, passed
on through the dining room and into
the kitchen. But here, suffocated be-
yond human endurance, she fell. And
tie last she remembered was that she
was rolling out of the kitchen and in
to the yard. And as she went, but how
she knew not, she dipped the baby in
TO tub of water and then clasped it
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07

ton which comes upon either the ma
ton or the individual If 1t or he be-
comes absorbed only in the desire to
get wealth"
This public commentator from the
president of the United States. who
was the author of book that seemed
the very antithesis of "The Simple
Life" aroused public curiosity, and In
a very short time there was large
demand for the volume.
Charles Wagner is a popular evan
gelical In Paris. and it seems the height
of incongruity that such a work should
come from such a source. AS Grace
King says In her biographical sketch:
From the great metropolis and SOW
ereign see of modern civilization. from
the worlds heart of sophistication.
from Paris, the complex city, comes
this. volume of little essays upon the
simple life llmpid. bubbling spring,
fresh and cool from its forest source.
running down one of the boulevards
would hardly appear more miraculous
to the eye or more refreshing to the
sense"
Wagner is a noted man in Paris. the
kind of man whom people stare after
in the streets. Among the dapper and
undergrown Parisians he bulks large,
with his great height and massive
chest and shoulders. There are vari-
Gus legends. constituting sort of lit
tie mythology, about his enormous
physical strength and the feats supp
posed to have been achieved by him In
his peasant days. For the rest he is
described as q man of singular sweet
ness and straightforwardness of char
.acter. with a strong personal charm.
He has a wide following. personal as
well as ethical.
The early career of this noteworthy
man is interesting. He is the son of
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07
EXTRAORDINARY
Was FOrtitude Of W.. Mattingly
Who Staid AT Work, Though
III, Until His Death.

A man VINO was admired tor his
fortitude in remaining at work at his
trade, though i'll, as well as for his
good qualities, was Wm. j. MattIngiy,
VINO died. after great suffering, last
Thursday. Mr.. Mattingly was i'll OF
consumption about a year preceding
his death, yet he worked daily at his
trade of photographer at his gallery on
Elm street. He was about as well as
usual Thursday, but, suddenly, in the
afternoon, e.received a rupture of
some kind in the lungs, it is thought,
and died about an hour afterwards.
He was seated on a bench In front Of
A. r. Fishers drugstore, when the
sudden illness came on. 1t was noticed
by a passerby that his condition was
critical and he was carried into the
rear of the drugstore, where a physi-
clan gave him up after he had worked
an hour with him. He.was carried
to his home on Railroad street ana
he died in few mi nutes.
Mr.. Mattingly was thirty-hve years
old. He came to this city several
years ago from Hardinsburg, where he
was born and reared. His wife, who,
with two little daughters, survives,
is daughter Of Mr.. Thos. Lewis, Of
this CITY, He is survived also by his
father, Chas. MattIngly, of Hardins-
bnrg, one brother, Hillary Msttingly,
of Terre Haute, Ind, and sister,
Mrs. Jno. Pulllam, OF Louisville.
The funeral was conducted at
O'Clock Saturday morning from the
Catholic church, of which Mr.. Mat
tingly was consistent member,
Father Edwin Drury of Knottsville,
officiating. The intermeut was ut 50,
Romusld's cemetery at Hsrdinsburg,
Father q. Brey officiating at the ser.
vice at the grave
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07
YOUNG TEACHER
With Promising Future Was AR.
WhaIen, Of Vanzant, Whose
Life Is At An End.

At Vanzant last Wednesday the re-
mains OF A. r. Whalen, one of the most
promising young teachers of the coun-
~, we're buried. Mr.. Whalen died on
Tuesday of last week at Central City,
Ky. Death came after only a week
illness Of pneumonia.
Arthur Whalen was born in this
county twenty-four years ago. He Sc
cured his education in the schools of
the county and soon after began
his life's work as a teacher. He taught
several terms of the Pisgah school, the
last term about three years ago He
was we'll liked by his pupils and. pa
irons and gave general satisfaction.
His popularity followed him to Cen
trail City, where ne taught for about
two years
Two brothers, W. w. Whalen and
Chas. Whalen, his mother and one sis
ter, of Vanzant, survive Mr.. Whalen
W. Whalen, who is a well-known
teacher, was formerly principal of the
Hardinsburg publ C school
The Central City correspondent OF
the Greensboro Messenger pays tri-
butte to Mr.. Whalen in the following
lone of the saddest deaths that has
occurred recently In Central City was
that Of Mr.. A. K. Whalen, one of the
towns best known aud deservedly
popular young men. He was i'll only
week, and his death came as g
shock to the community. He had made
his home here for only two years, but
by his many sterling qualities. had
endeared himself to the leople AND
particularly to the children over whom
he had charge while assistant princi-
pal of the Esst-side school, a position
which he filled with great credit to
himself and the town"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07
What President Roosevelt Says About the Volume
..Interesting Career of the Disciple of Sim.
plicity. How the Book First Made Hit.
APPEARS DEC. "A in THIS PAPER.

Charles Wagner, author of 1.-THE Sim.
pie Life" was practically made famous
by President Roosevelt, author of THE
Strenuous Life" Early in 1902 certain
well known New York publishers
brought out very quietly a translation
of "The Simple Life" At first the
book did not attract much attention,
except among the literary few, but
among the literary few was President
Roosevelt On him the little volume
made such an impression that he re-
ferred to 1t in one of his public adj
dresses as follows:
'gThe other day l picked up little
book called The Simple Life written
by an Alsatian, Charles Wagner. and
he preached such wholesome, sound
doctrine that wish it could be used as
a tract throughout our country. To him
the whole problem Of our complex.
somewhat feverish modern life can be
solved only by getting men and women
to lead better lives. He sees that the
permanence of liberty and democracy
depends upon majority of the people
being steadfast in that good, plain
morality which as a national attribute
comes only as the result of the slow
and painful labor of centuries and
which can be squandered in a genera
ton by the thoughtless and vicious. He
pfeaches the doctrine Of the superiority
of the moral to the material. but he
insists, as we OF this nation should al
ways insist, upon the infinite superior
ity of the moral and the sordid destruc-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07
AT HARDINSBURG
NJ. E. Church To Be R-mOdeled-
Mr.. Hook Patents Tent Pole
Items OF Interest.

Hardinsburg, KY, Dec. 6. -(Spe-
cial. The board of trustees of ths M.
e. church have decided to remodel
the church early next spring A bel
tower will be erected at the north.
west end, and room built on the
south side. Enough space will be cut
off the main building to make a large
Sunday SCHOOL and class room. The
cost of the improvements will be about
81, 900.
T. ]. Hook has recently patented
tent pole. IL is constructed with q
spring, so that, wnen the tent become:
wet, the increased weight will lessen
the length OF the pole and thus obviatt
the necessity OF letting out the guy
ropes. Mr.. Hook thinks 1t Is very
valuable invention.
A musical was gwen at the NJ. E,
church, South, on Friday evening
Dec. 2. for the benefit of the church.
The program, which was rendered by
Mr.. Hazard, Mrs. Lewis and Mis-.
Reid. was much enjoyed by large
aud appreciative audience.
Next Saturday there will be an ex'
animation conducted by Snperintend
emit Joel a. Pile, at this place, fol
the purpose of MAKING appointments
to the Normal course of the State q oil
lege at Lexington. Four annual APP
pointments can be made.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07

Mr.. William Brite has purchased a
house and lot IN Lewisp)rt He will
remove there with his fanny some
time in January.
Albert Latest, of New ALBANY,
has the contract for roofing the Ma
sonic Temple. He will complete the
work next week.
Robertson e. Dean are feeding 300
head of cattle at the old fair grounds
They are for the early spring market
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07
A TEXAS WONDER

One small bottle OF the Texas Won
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures all
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions, weak and lame backs, rheu-
matism and all irregularities of the
Kidneys and bladder in both men
and women regulates bladder trouble
in children. If not sold by your
druggist it will be sent by mail on
receipt of 81. One small bottle is two
months treatment and seldom fails
to perfect cure. DIR. K. W. Hall,
sole manufacturer, p. o. Box 500, st.
Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials
Sold by all druggists.
Harry M oorman, of Greensboro, was
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07
FAIR THR EATENED.

A fire on the Pike at the st. Louis
fair, shortly after midnight Friday,
threatened tor time the entire ex-
position. Quo Vadis. Streets of Rome
and part of Fair Japan, former at
fractions on the Pike, were burned
and incipient blazes started on the roof
of the Varied Industries building. A
strong wind was blowing and it was
with great difficulty that the tiremen
subdued the conhagration.
ST % n Z "a.
Bears the <,Iha Kind You Have Always BOugh
s's. at GHZzzZ
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07
Good Health
to the
Children

Children especially arefond of dainties,
and the housekeeper must look carefully
to their food.
AS good cake can be made only with
good eggs, SO also cake that is health
ful as well as dainty must be raised with
a pure and perfect baking powder.
Royal Baking Powder is indispensable
in the preparation Of the highest quality
Of food. 1t imparts that peculiar light
ness, sweetness and flavor noticed in the
finest cake, biscuit, doughnuts, crusts, etc.,
and what is more important, renders the
food wholesome and agreeable to young
and old.
ROYAL 20,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-12-07

Harry M oorman, of Greensboro, was
here Thursday.