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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
Her Eighty First Birthday.

June Z, 1905, dawned cloudy and
threatening, but by nine o'clock quite
a crowd Of children, grandchildren,
relatives, friends and neighbors had
gathered at the beautiful country
home of j. ;. Ncwcom, two miles
east of Weston, KY, where his
mother, Aunt Eliza Newcom, was
visiting TO celebrate her eighty first
birthday. The crowd and feast of
good things which were to be served
later, had been gotten up by her chill
dren as a surprise for her, and to any
one who saw the dear old grandma :
happy face that day could say of a
truth, it was indeed pleasant sur
prise to her and one which by every
word and act that she appreciated.
The entire family, consisting of her
self and Uncle Joe, her faithful part
ner for over half n century, with chill
dren and grandchildren were all pre-
sent. The time was pleasantly spent
in handshaking, talking and listening
to delightful music. which was fur
nished by l.. b. Cain on the violin
accompanied by his daughter, Miss
Mona, and Miss Birdie Williams on
the guitar. At noon a delightful and
refreshing repast, consisting of bar
becued meats, cakes, pies, lemonade,
ice cream, sherbet etc. were served
out in the yard under the stately
oaks and spreading naples. After
feasting to our hearts content on the
many good things, we again spent
the time, which passed all too soon,
in talking and listening to more
music among other old time pieces
were the "Ark sas Traveller,
Money Musk, etc, but the near
approach of the 'lKing of the Day"
10 the western horizon warned us that
it was time to say goodbye and start
on our homeward way.
Zach and every one expressed him
DIT herself as having spent pleasant
day aud one long to be remembered,
and If any one enjoyed the occasion
any more than she for whom it was
given, it could not be told by words
nor the happy expression on her dear
lace. A. GUEST.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
The Town Step-Ladder.

The step-ladder which goes the
rounds of certain neighborhood at
this season is dilapidated affair that
needs more than an apology. The
owners apologies have been accepted
long enough. One woman who used
it yesterday found the only way it
would stand was upside down, and
she climbed it that way, the parts
projecting against the wall. Since it
started out this spring women have
han to become contOrtIonists 10 main
tain focthold and use their arms at
the same time. One woman had to
use both her arms to hold on and was
compelled to wash windows with her
feet. Another woman got no use out
of the ladder until she had learned to
balance herself on her head on the
fourth round. 1t is found that if
there is a bucket of hot, soapy water
on top the ladder is sure to spread
out and dump it. One woman has
fled suit for damages for fall she
got on it yesterday, The owner has
been notified that unless she gets a
new stepladder to lend to her neigh
bors they will driver her from the
neighborhood. -Atchison Globe.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
A June Evening.
o. @. W.

o. @. W.
The warm June sun goes by; and i'm
the cleaning
There family falls upon my listen
ing ear
The sound of distant music, nearer
coming;
1t is the tinkling sheep-bells,
drawing near.
Then on the moss my weary head
reclining,
And lulled by distant sounds, and
gentle flow
Of waters-thus my drowsy sense
resigning,
| rest and sleep and dream; while
soft and low
Steal strains. of music sweet, and
gentle voices
Floating in accents soft and calm
and clear,
And all my soul in sympathy rejoices,
And heaven stoops down my weary
heart to cheer.
| wake, and still the music and the
brightness
OF that fair day seem glowing as
before;
The stars above look down with love
and lightness;
The day, its joys and labors, all
are DER.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
ChIIdrens' Day at Deer Creek.

The Deer Creek Sunday School
under the faithful management Of l.
a. LaRue, prepared an interesting
program and invited their friends and
nelghbors to spend the second Sun
day IN June with them. The invita-
ton was largely accepted and brought
multitude Of people together at an
early hour. where indeed "a feast Of
good things was spread before them
The exercises opened with singing
Marching on to Victory. while the
school marched in file to their places
IN the church. Tile Threlkeld having
charge Of the music. The pastor
Ed. W. h. Gibbs. then read the
hrst Psalm and led the congregation
IN prayer The superintendent then
introduced A. J. Bebout. who in a
few well chosen words delivered the
welcome address. after which we all
felt at home and glad We had come,
X. y. LaRue responded The chill
dren then took charge and YOU never
heard such speeches, from the small
est tot to the fairy maiden. Speech
after speech followed all choice.
helpful, uplifting selections and re-
cited with telling effect. The train
ing showed a master hand. The noon
hour arrived and we were dismissed
TO the grove, where another feast of
good things awaited US. Friends
and neighbors and sweethearts spent
a pleasant social hour.
The school again formed a long
line and marched in to beautiful
singing. The program of speech
making and singing was again taken
up. The Claims of Missions" was
presented by r. \. LaRue and w.
X. Gibbs, and offerings were called
for. Many cheerfully gave of their
means to this great work. The
Arch of Fame was beautifully rem
dered by sixteen young ladies' in
costumes. Other touching selections
were recited. The exercises closed
with singing "God BE With You
Till We Meet Again, and prayer.
All feeling it was good to be there.
The church and Sunday school ac-
quilted themselves with credit and
showed earnest and faithful work on
the part of the pastor, superinten-
dent, teachers and pupils. The out
look is brighs for that community.
X. A. l..
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
CON LINN
Wins the Third District Sena.
toriaI Nomination.

Eddyville, KY, June s.-Cor
Linn was nominated on the Demo
cratic ticket for state senator of the
Third senatorial district by the con.
vention here yesterday afternoon on
the first ballot.
The only names presented to the
convention were those of Con Linn
and j. X. Summers, of Livingston
county. Linn received 10 votes and
Summers IL votes. The name Of Fe-
lix Grasty was not presented for con
sideration.
Linn is prominent young attor-
ney of Murray and is county attor-
ney of Galloway county. Ii is not
known here for whom he will vote for
United States Senator.
There was a contest in Lyon coun-
ty, the committee on credentials re-
porting to the convention in favor Of
seating the regular delegates of Lyon
headed by n. W. Utley and a minor
ity report favoring the seating of the
contrasting delegation headed by Rev.
j. W. Oliver. Upon call of the roll
the vote stood IL to IL and the chair
man, Ed. Phillips, ruled that the mi
nority report was lost.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
Comes to Claim His Bride.

Hugh b. Champion, recently a
soldier in the Philippine Islands, and
Miss Verna, daughter of Thomas
Threlkeld of Good Hope neighbor-
hood in Livingston county, were mar
ried Wednesday evening, june 18th,
at $50 at the home of the bride
parents by j. ). Henry. The bride
for some time has made her home in
Memphis, where she was n stenogra-
pher, aud is said to be yeupg wo-
man of bright mind.
Mr. Champion is a native Of Liv-
ingston aud will teach somewhere in
in that county this fall. Several
years ago he enlisted in the United
States army and was sent to the Phil
ippine Islands. where he remained
until mustered out. He then came
home and was a student here in the
normal class ranking high in his
class. He is quite popular here and
de- ervedly so.
The Press extends congratulations
and best wishes to aim aud his bon
ny bride.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
Circuit Court Conyenes Monday.

The June term Of the Crittcndeu
Circuit Court will convene Monday.
No eases Of any great importance ar,
docketed for this term. The follow.
ing IL the lis, Of those who have been
summoned to serve on the petit jury
W. II. Wheeler, sam Stembridge. r..
W. Love, A. G. Melton. q. Is. Me.
Kee, I'd Cook, II. r. flanary. Jud-
son Bennett, X l.. Orange, W. T..
Potter, Kit Shepherd, Ben Rankin,
Geo. W. Jones, +. VI. Brightman.
Vim. Woodbridge, J. B. Hodges,
Rutledge Newomb, X. ID. Moore, W.
\. Rochester, Chas. Birks. ID. F..
Murphy, j. II. Brouster, z. X. Cook
sey, Lee Rankin, H. +. Wheeler. H.
NJ Cook, John Casner e. +. Doss.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
THE DEAL CLOSED.
ST. 100000 in Coal Lands Sold to
A Syndicate Headed by
J. P. Morgan.

Louisville, Ky, June 10. More
than a million dollars and 100. 900
acres in coal lands were involved in a
deal which was closed yesterday at
The Seelbach Hotel, whereby by J.
Pierrepont Morgan, John W. Gates.
J.. 4. X. Widener, and other capital
lists interested in the North American
Company, which controls the coal
trust, came into possession Of the best
coal properties 10 Union county. Ky.
extending into Webster and Critten-
den counties. Options that were
obtained on the mines Of the United
States Coal Company and the Trade
water Coal Company Of Sturgis, KY,
expired yesterday at noon. Shortly
before midday there two properties
were transferred 10 the representa-
tives of the coal trust, William j.
Curtis and j. : Ridley, both Of New
York, the purchaser being stated as
William j. Curtis, trustee.
IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED.
The improvements in the properties
and the sinking Of new shafts that
will now 90 forward without delay
will mean the employ ment Of thous-
ands Of new hands, Transforming the
rural surroundings into one Of the
busiest hives of industry in the state.
IL has been the policy of the coal
trust to do things on a big scale. In
Northern Pennsylvania small city
Of 5000 population was recently
transferred to il by the Widener- FL
kins syndicate, which formerly own
ed the town aud the mines that sup
ported it. The fact that 81. 600, 900
has been spent to acquire these par
cells Of land makes certain the devel-
opment Of the strata that lie under
them to their fullest extent.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
Marriage at Paducah.

Last Monday evening at 9 O'Clock
Miss Hortense Finley, of this city,
and Mr.. George W. Baueher, AT Fort
Wayne, Ind, were united in marriage
at the residence of Mr.. W. q. White
field on Kentucky avenue and Seventh
street, by Rev. W. II. Pinkerton. Of
the First Christian church. The
couple left Tuesday for st. Louis,
where they will make their home for
the time being. The bride is the
pleasing and popular young lady
cashier of William Whitaside's res
taurant, and the groom is connected
with the largest independent cigar
factory in Cincinnati. - Paducah
Register.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. W. Baucher ar
rived in the city Tuesday afternoon
TO visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
X. Finley. The bride has many
friends here where she was raised and
all will wish the happy couple much
JOY.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
Married Sunday.

Ernest Hushey, young machin.
list in the employ of Adams Il Pierce
and Miss Ollie Mcconnell, daughter
of I. J. Mcconnell, went to Tolu last
Sunday and were married. the Rev.
RT. Mcconnell performing the cere-
mony. They were accompanied by
Howard Mcconnell and Miss Lilly
Duvall. All returned home Sunday
evening. The bride and groom took
rooms at Mrs Nina Howerton's where
they will board for the present. Mr..
Hushey has been here a year and is
well liked by those who know him.
Miss Mcconnell was raised near Iron
Hill and has lived here year, and
has many relatives in the city and
county.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
lamentable Death Near leyias.

Miss Hattie Donakcy died last
Friday morning, June 9th. at the
home of her mother. Mrs. Harriet
ponakey. in the Leyias neighbor-
hood. She had been complaining
more than usual for several DAYS, but
as she has always been an invalid.
nothing serious was apprehended. In
the night she was taken worse aud
altho everything that loving hands
and hearts could do was done twas
all of no avail. She passed away
peacefully at 3 o'clock in the morn
ing. Miss Hattie was born July "a.
1881, and was nearing her oath
birthday She professed faith in
Chris, when in her 18th year at
Union and had lived consistent
christian. The funeral was conducted
by Rev. j. :. Henry aud the burial
took place at Union church cemetery
Friday afternoon. The floral offer.
ings were numerous and attested in
language stronger than words the
esteem Of her neighbors. A large
concourse Of sorrowing friends aud
relatives gathered at the cemetery To
pay last tribute Ia her beautiful
character. Besides her mother. she
Is survived by a sister, Miss Lena
Donakcy. Mr.. i. q. Cox, Of this
city, il half sister. also Mrs.. W. l..
Moore, Mr.. John Franklin and Mr..
X. T.. Moore. Chss, Donakey. Of
Sheridan, j. half brother
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
Will Go to Colorado.

Miss nellie Walker will leave about
Jnly 18th for Denver, .Eol-, To visit
her friends, the Lovings and Franks.
She will go from there to see her
brother, II. {. Walker, and family at
Grand Junction. She will travel over
the Burlington and will go via st.
Louis and St Joseph, No, aud will
be absent several weeks. This will
be delightful trip for Miss nellie
and one she has earned and richly
deserves.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
Salel SaIell SaIelll

Most desirable residence lots in
best part of Marion to be sold at your
own price. Having decided To re-
move from Marion We have concluded
to sell the family residence, known as
the Blue home place, also the ground
adjacent thereto will be cut up into
desirable residence lots and sold upon
such liberal terms that You can buy
one of the best lots in Marion and
build a house according to your own
notions. Also two new cottage resi-
dences. The sale will be by public
auction, unless sold privately before,
held on the ground, beginning Mt the
old homestead, at 1870 p. m, of
Wednesday, the 2nd day of August,
1905. The property will be sold TO
the highest and best bidder for one
fourth cash and balance to be paid in
one, two and three years, with six
per cent interest from date of sale,
with lein reserved upon the property.
IL being expressly understood that
we reserve the right to reject any or
all bids upon any lot that may be
sold.
II you want a bargain in a lot, or
house, do not fail to be on hand aud
buy you a lot, We have so laid off
the lots that each one is accessible.
\ plot showing the lots to be sold
can be seen at the hardware store of
Cochran x Pickens. Come TO the
sale or call upon
Mr.. AND Mrs. CHAs. EVANS.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
Married at Princeton.

After a courtship of several months
which ripened into love, Mr.. Oscar
Gill, of Milburn, |. T., and Miss
Cora Clark, of this city, were married
Monday at noon at the Presbyterian
church in Princeton, by the Rev. NJ.
Il. Chappell. Immediately after the
ceremony they left for the Confeder-
ate Reunion at Louisville, and will
be the guests of the Waverly Hotel
for week, after which they leave
for Milburn, |. T., the home of the
groom, where he conducts large
general merchandise store and a
branch establishment at Wylie, |. 7.
They were accompanied to Princeton
by W. n. Clark and Miss Ella Nc
Nicely. The groom is to be congrat-
ulated on winning the heart and hand
OF such an estimable young lady.
Miss Clark was reared in this city
and county and is noble christian
girl, with many attractions OF mind
and person. Their friends will wish
them much happiness. The groom,
while a stranger here, is highly spo-
ken of by those who know him.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
All the Money in California

Is not from its gold fields. For
tunes are made from the wheat field,
and the fruit farms. Why not in
vestigate the chances there? Through
train service Chicago to California,
via Chicago, Milwaukee x st. Paul
Railway, Union Pacific and Southern
Pacific line. Rate for double
berth, 81 Chicago to san. Francisco,
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara or Sac
ramento Tousist folder, with com
pletc information, sent free on re-
quest. +. A. Miller, General Pas
scnger Agent, Chicago, or W. $.
Howell, 3Sl Broadway, New York.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
The Bi-County Fair.

The committee appointed by tn,
Livingston County Farmers Club t.
meet the committee appointed by tn,
Crittenden County Commercial me,
at Salem, June 10, 1908, and on be,
ing informed that the committe,
from Crittenden county could not be
here, the Livingston County Com.
mittee on motion and second adjourn
ed to meet at Salem any time dosig-
mated by the chairman of each club.
j. Il. FARRIs. Chairman.
J. W. HUDsoN, Secy.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
A Good Show.

The Sun Bros, show which was
here Monday came fully up to the
expectations of the people. These
gentlemen are honorable men and
were gentlemen in their dealings with
our people. Both performances were
well attended and the best of order
prevailed. ---Mayfeld Messenger.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
SHERIFF REMOVED
On Account Of Obnoxious Railroad
Tax in CaseyviIIe and Indie
Precincts in Union County.

Union county j. again without a
lherin.
Tbs, however, will not interfere
41)h the administration Of the coun-
W shsirs To any great extent
therifi W. W. Berry, failing to
I've bond for the collection Of the
|lroad tax in the Caseyyille aud
dc precincts, has been removed
ID ofhcc.
<<>ast Monday Attorney Helm. Of
- frm Of Helm, Bruce a Helm. Of
1isvillc. made a motion in the
oty court tina, levy be made on
Cascyville and Lindlc precincts
thc amount Of the bends out
)ding against those districts aud
bred interest
bling compelled To do 80 Judge
ncnts made the levy lnasmuch
b. debt represents about one
u Of the property in one district
nearly one-.iXth in the other
ge Clements suggested that IL
vi probable be advisable To make
levy for only a certain proportion
b. debt, Attorney Helm stated
he would be perfectly willing to
that but a. the probabilities were
h could collect the entire amount
ta.ily a. they could a one per cent
the levy might a. well be- made
the full amount The sinking
~ board Of the tax district. hav-
expressed a similar opinion Judge
ncnis made levy for the entire
b. the Cascyyillc district thi.
cunts to s3l 40 On the si00 worth
rropcrty.
~ the Lindlc district il amounts
IL o. ON the sl00.
% levy Of s3l 80 in the Caseyyille
trict aud si4Os in the Indie was
rciore made The total asscssable |
D. Of the property in the Lindle |
Prict j. s4g5, OsO, in the Ca-cyville |
aric, II is OIL, O3a, $50 This l. eH-
ive of the franchise tan, which
punts 60 about si60. 000 in the
weyvillc aud 10 a considerable sum
he Indie district. From these
rcs IL will be seen that the total
% in the two districts will amount
Dali a million dollars or more.
10 j. understood the attorneys re
eenting \. j. Preston. holder Of
: railroad bonds, have had this levy
T. for the purpose ~ making test
- They will attempt to collect
= tax from the | 4. railroad. the
e. s. in the districts and other cor.
tions The board representing
|IPcople, We are informed are ready
hck mp those corporations that
helped them in the fight against
Collection Of this tax. but the |.
ill have to look after it, own in
r.. That road, 50 We are told.
|iher under the present manage
or not We do not know. when
fed Ca for assistance in making
ght ignored the appeal The
c are now, therefore Indifferent ,
that road and declare that the
has attorneys enough To look
the roads interest.
next move on the part Of the
holder will be to secure tax
for. IL is not at all probable
man can be found in the coun- !
will undertake the collection
tax, hence collector will have a
imported. /
il then conditions will remain
quo.-Morganfeld sun.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
Tribute to Prof. Evans.

Prof. Evans has conducted three
institutes in Trigg county during the
past few years, and is known 10 many
of our people. He is one of the
ablest educators of the state. -Cadiz
Record.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
Lloyd Reunion.

4 +. Lloyd is going back west
per, brother and sister and
miles met at Franks resi-
Bellville street last Sunday
nt On enjoyable day, having
~ zee cream, lemonade aud
hat heart could desire.
ping the family were his
Lloyd, and wife, his
Jacobs and husband
nmett, Homer and Glee
us brother, James =.
y two children. Birdie
Mary Lloyd. Also j.
ife and four children /,
>rlie and Marie Lloyd.
pdless to say a happier
ave been enjoyed than
little family reun-
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
allied Meeting.

asters Degree, Sat
8 o'clock, June IL,
Full attendance de-
brethren cordially
&. $. NUM-,
Master.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15

Mrs. Ruth James and Miss Ruby
James went north Wednesday morn
ing on the early train.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15

t""ihS N'Seiiptlob Oh tht
New Jerusalem.
OUTLINE up LESSON
/. characteristics Of this home.
Things within the city.
a The river of life.
b The tree Of life.
The throne II Goa and the
Lamb.
The glorihed servants Of God.
Things excluded from the city.
Every curse, Y. =
b All darkness and gloom, V. 5.
All sorrow aud crying. all pain
and death, Rev. %: 4.
III. Testimony to this home.
The angels testimony.
The certainty Of these facts. v ).
b Their immediate application n,
vs.. Z, 10.
c The fxedness Of character after
death, '. IL.
Z John : testimony, V. :.
SCHOOL OF PRACTICE.
j Am prepared for heaven?
= II heaven is free from darkness
and gloam and curse and pain and
death, Is il not reasonable that |
should seek preparation for this
happy place?
3 Am keeping the sayings Of
his book?
To which class do | belong
spoken of in verse l12
TOPICS FOR STUDY.
] The New Jcrusarem typical Of
the church.
2 The New Jerusalem typical Of
heaven.
3 The perfection Of the city.
I The size of the city.
5 The beauty Of the city.
q The blessedness of the city.
Z The ingress and egress Of the
city,
9 The abundant supplies Of the
city.
. conditions of entrance
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
S. S. Teachers Training Class.
THE HEAVENLY HOME.

Seven was the number Of perfection
or completeness. The seven churches
were typical of the church in all ages
and in all spiritual conditions. After
the messages to the seven churches.
we have the three series OF symbols, -
the seven seals, the seven trumpets,
aud the seven walls OF bowls, these
symbols were interpreted with vari-
Gus episodes. Then comes the de-
scription of the ''las, times, - closing
with glowing description Of the
New Jerusalem.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1905-06-15
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