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The Washington times., 1905-10-29
WANTS LIMITED TENURE.

President Roosevelts recent order
amending the civil service regulations
governing dismissals so that clerk can
be at once removed for misconduct or
inefficiency without the formality Of
preferring charges. is a step In the
right direction said v. l.. Ricketts,,
editor of the Delphi Qnd) Journal. at
the Raleigh. last night. But what IL
needed most" said Editor Ricketts,, rs
an amendment to the civil service law
fixing a tenure of Office. If clerk
was appointed for a term OF four or
six years, eligible for reappointment on
his record. 1t would result in vast
improvement in the efficiency Of the
service. for then every clerk would be
on his mettle trying for a reappoint-
ment And the result would be that
the departments In e few years would
be entirely free of superannuated
clerks. Some such amendment to the
law must come. for II the civil service
theory is followed to its ultimate con-
c.usion II will end in civil pension list.
thereby creating an ofiiceholding class "
The Washington times., 1905-10-29

Brides and bridegrooms and other tour
lists who, for the last few weeks. have
been seeing the sights of the city, found
something peculiar about the statue OF
George Washington which sits facing
the east front OF the Capitol.
why he is cross-eyed," cried pretty
bride, who took her eyes OF her newly
acquired husband long enough the other
day to get good look at the replica OF
the Father of his Country.
Bride Was Right.
You're right ma'am." put in the ex-
perienced cabby who was driving them
about You can't tell which way he's
a-lookin'. It's either at the Senate wing
or the House wing, though"
Capitol police on duty on the east front
of the Capitol receive many inquiries
daily on this subject. for nearly every
tourist who gaZes at the statue notices
the popularity in WashingtOn's eye
close inspection reveals the fact that
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Bargains in Opinions,
BLUEGRASS TO AntIpOdeS
ham 10 Senate-NeW ZeaIand's Govern
ment is Department Store.

Arlington. having arrived yesterday
from Germany. Mr.. Miller took the
oath Of Office upon his arrival. and is
now preparing to proceed TO his far-off
post in the Antipodes.
Everybody knows, he said. that
they have the Fourth OF July weather
down there at Christmas time. 1t is a
country where 1t is summer in winter
time and winter in summer time
I'm going to New Zealand from San
Francisco one crosses both the 1sOth
meridian and the Equator. The eastern
side of New Zealand is almost right
up against the 1S0th meridian. where
every day for all the world begins
and ends.
New Zealand is the most eastern
country In the world. The people see
the light of every new day first OF all
the earth"
Asked about the advance OF New
Zealand in social legislation. Mr.. Miller
said: They have the old age pension
bill. by which the INDECENT poor are
provided for instead of being sent to
/ the almshouse; the graduated land tax,
the arbitration act to settle difficulties
between employer and employe, and
| government life insurance. which does
practically all the life insurance bust
ness of the country.
The Washington times., 1905-10-29

Its the field against Blackburn, with
the odds against the Senator" said l..
J. Wilson, of Kentucky, in the lobby of
the Riggs House last night. The field
favorite is Judge Paynter. who served
several terms in the House OF Repre-
sentatives few years back. On the
surface, Judge Paynter seems TO have
the backing of the machine, but. under
the cover, the understanding is that a
deadlock is to be brought about. and
after numerous ballots the name of
Governor Beckham is 10 be sprung. and.
of course, he'll carry off the prize.
.Will he take il? Certainly. OF
course. you know the governor is not a
candidate He is said to be for Judge
Paynter or any good man who can beat
Blackburn. And should Judge Paynter
fail to get there after fair show, the
judge Is to throw his strength to the
governor. Unless some one turns jack
from the bottom, the next Senators
name from Kentucky will be Beckham- "
The Washington times., 1905-10-29
REGIMENT
PLANS GREAT BALL
Two Thousand Invitations
Issued by Committee.
DRILL PRECEDES DANCING
Assistant Secretary of War and Many
Regular Army Officers Will
Be Guests.
DRILL PRECEDES DANCING

Two thousand invitations have been
sent out for the annual dance and re-
ception OF the Second Regiment OF the
National Guard OF the District OF Co
lumbia, which is TO be held in the Ninth
street wing of the Center Market
Armory tomorrow night. The officers
having charge of the arrangements an
ticipate that more than half of the In
vitations will be accepted.
In addition TO General Harries. COM
mander OF the guard. and the members
OF his staff. Colonel Ourand. of the First
Regiment. and his staff, the officers
from Fort Myer, Va, the Assistant Sec
retary of War, and many other regular
army officers have been invited. and
the gathering is expected to be one OF
RE largest and most distinguished ever
seen in the local armory.
Drill Comes First.
Promptly at o'clock. the Second
Regiment will be formed in the large
drill hall. and then turned over 10 Col
oneI Urell. Colonel Urell will put the
regiment through the manual OF arms
General Harries will also drill the regi-
ment for a few moments
The brigade band. under Prof Nc
ganization. will furnish the music fol
the occasion After the drill the dancing
will begin
Colonel Urell will be In charge OF the
entire arrangements, as the command
ing officer Of the regiment. He will be
assisted BIZ Lieut.. Col. Richard A
o Brien. the second in command: Maj
Richard D. Simms. chairman of com
mittee on decoration; Maj. William E
Harvey chairman Of committee or
music: Maj. Anton Stephen, chairman
committee on comforts; Capt. Charles
E. Swigert. chairman committee on in
vitations: Capt Emil c. Schafer, chair
man of the executive committee; Capt
Francis ]. Woodman. chairman of the
floor committed: Capt T V Walker
chairman OF committee on refreshments
Lieut. Charles T. Roberts. assistant
| chairman of floor committee.
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IN NEW ZEALAND.

| J Martin Miller. United States con-
sui general to New Zealand. Is at the
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's' : =
DIR. humphreys Seventy.
Seven breaks up Grip and
CO. s
For Over Fifty Years

DR.. Humphreys Specifics have been be-
fore the public and they are more popu-
lar today than ever. The system covers
every ailn.ent that a layman should
treat. IL you have only tried ~ fer
Grip and Colds you don't know what
you have missed in not trying the
Specifics for other diseases
Humphreys Specifics cure by acting
directly on the sick parts. without dis
turbing the rest OF the system Medical
Guide mailed free
At Druggists or mailed. q cents each
Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co.. Cor. WI
liam and John Streets. New York
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PAYNE ON PROSPECTS.

Representative Serene l.. Payne of
New York, the Republican floor leader
in the last House and also chairman OF
the Ways and Means Committee. is at
the Raleigh. He is on department busi-
ness.
Yes said he. last night, ''the coming
session of Congress will be busy one.
The House will pass a railroad rate bill
on the lines of the Esch-TownSend bill.
which we passed last February. The new
bill, In my Judgment, will be amended
so as to cover the private car and ter
minal charges. What the Senate Will
do with it, L am unable to say.
Il think there will be no tariff legis-
lation While in some sections of the
country there is a little sentiment in
favor of tariff revision. there Is no gen.
eral demand for tariff revision such as
to require action by the House The
country is prosperous, and our manu-
facturers are busy filing orders. TIC
agitate the tariff at this time would un-
settle business and disturb general con-
ditions.''
Representative Payne expressed the
opinion that the House would pass
bill at an early day to reduce the tarifl
on Philippine sugar and tobacco TO z
pcr cent of the Dingley rates
The Washington times., 1905-10-29
FATHER WASHINGTON
BECOMES CROSS-EYEC
Vandas Act of Chipping Eye Gives Statue in Front OF
Capitol Peculiar Defect of CONTAMINATION Rail-
ing Around Him Probable

small piece of marble has been clipped
off the right eye. leaving the surface
uneven.
Some years ago, somebody broke of
one of the first Presidents big toes, and
a new one had to be put on Now ne Is
minus an eye.
Serious consideration is given a plan
OF putting high iron railing around the
statue.
The Washington times., 1905-10-29
WASTE OF WATER
KEEPS UP TYPHOID
Filters Lack Time to Work,
Scientist Says.
CONSUMPTION Is ENORMOUS
Leaky Plumbing Makes Each Person
In City Use Seven Times
Normal Supply.

DR.. Kober is president of the Civic
Center. The torsc of pure water supply
Cor the District of Columbia has been
discussed recently at the meetings OF the
Civic Center, and will be discussed in all
its phases again in the public meeting
to be held by that BODY in the Car
negie Library in December.
For the past two years, DR.. Kober has
given the subject OF pure water supply
his closest attention and study. and ex-
presses his disappointment at the lack
of decrease in tvnhoid fever
Waste at Fault
"The reason for the failure is not be-
cause of the defective filtration plant.
but IN the abnormal consumption Of
water by the citizens. Not only does
this excessive waste prevent the filter
from doing its work properly, but the
strain placed on the filter beds will Sc
riously impair the efficiency of the beds
Tho average consumption per capita
in this city is 220 gallons per day. which
means about four or five barrels of
water for every man. woman. and child.
A supply of thirty gallons per day would
seem sufficient for comfort and health.
1.-The present need OF hurrying the wa
ter over the filter beds before prelim-
mary sedimentation has taken place. in
order TO meet the demand, can have
only tendency to impair the efficiency
of the filtration system.
Could Avoid Mud.
IF the consumption was SO regulated
that the reservoir supply would last
eight days instead of four. it would not
be necessary to turn in the muddy wa
ter of rainy days until the water had
cleared.
THE greatest waste comes from leaky
spigots and defective plumbing in our
own homes Until those evils are APP
preciated by the citizens we can hope
for no betterment of the present condi-
ton
THAT the District authorities agree
with this is evident from the fact that
in their annual report to Congress they
asked for an appropriation for the in
stallation of water meters.
Towns Pollute River
Another deplorable condition is the
pollution of our water by the towns OF
Maryland and Virginia This we ar,
at present powerless TO prevent. We
may protest until we are hoars,
against the drinking of Cumberland
diluted sewage, but we cannot prevent
it. The filtration plant has enough {,
do to remove the unavoidable irnpuri
ties. which are washed into the rive
b. rains without being required to sep
arate Cumberland's sewage from oul
drinking water.
This is a matter for Congressiona
legislation, and it will be the aim O
several societies of this city, OF which
] am a member, to bring this matte
before Congress this fall"
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MEMORIAL SERVICES
FOR JAPANESE DEAD

TOKYO. Oct. 2S.-Memorial services in
honor Of the sailors and soldiers killed
In the war with Russia are being held
daily in Tokyo and other Japanese
cities. Admiral Togo and many OF his
officers will attend a grand memorial
service TO be held tomorrow at the
Aoyama Cemetery.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21

to the Wide social prominence OF the
couple. A reception from $3.50 to
1890 will follow the ceremony.
IL will be white wedding. and
very beautiful in all its details and
setting. Mrs. Harry @. Tandy, of
Frankfort. and Mrs Gustaye Warne-
ken. OF Clarksvllle, are the matrons
OF honor. Miss Carrie Rleke Is the
maid OF honor. Mr.. Robert III.
Noble. brother OF the groom, Is the
best man, and the groomsmen are
Mr.. Charles splllman and MIR Cook
Husbands. MIR. Nolan Van Culln
and Mr.. William NJ. Rieke are the
ush irs. Tho ceremony win be per
formed by Rev. w. =. Cave. ID. d.,
Of the First Presbyterian church.
assisted By Rev. David Cady Wright
rector of Grace Episcopal church.
Among the out-of-town guests ex-
pected for the occasion are:
Al. ahu MiS. - IL NiiSOlts VI
Anderson, Ind; Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Norton. of Anderson. Ind; Mr.. and
Mrs. Glen Hooden. of Anderson.
Ind; Mr.. and Mrs. Gustave Warne-
ken, OF Clarksville; Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Baxter Pace, of Louisville;
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. jarrett. of Hop
klnsville: Mrs. Harry Tandy, Of
Frankfort; Mrs. Anne Bergman, of
Clarksvllle; Mrs. James Black, of
Terre Haute; Miss Elizabeth Tandy,
OF Frankfort Mr.. Frank Fulton. of
Louisville. Mr.. Jack Lowry. of
Clarksvllle: Mr.. Harte Caldwell. of
Clarksville.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
OF Interest Here.

The wedding OF Miss Kate Nelson
Robins. formerly OF this city, and Mr.
Willis Leon Gregory, which took
place on Tuesday evening at the
brides home at Ravenswood. Chica-
80. is described as a very beautiful
affair The house was effectively
decorated with plants and flowers, a
color-scheme of pink ami green be-
ing emphasized Rev. Daniel Bum
milt. assistant editor of the Epworth
Herald. Chicago, performed the cero-
mony The bride was very hand
some in white crepe de chine prin-
cess gown trimmed with chiffon and
lace with pearl collar, the bridal veil
and orange blossoms. The maid of
honor and ribbon bearers wore pretty
costumes of pink and green silk null.
A reception followed the ceremony.
An elaborate course-luncheon was
served and the brides table was ar
tistically decorated. The individual
ices and cakes were in the form Of
lilies ami roses.
The bride is the only child of Mr.
and Mrs w. n. Robins, formerly
prominent residents of this city, and
Is extensively related here. She is a
handsome. talented girl, and has a
large circle of friends in Paducah.
The groom is rising young man
connected with the Santa Fe railroad
in Chicago The couple went to Den
yer on their bridal trip and the
brides going-away-gown was a green
cloth, with hat to match.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
Horse show Week.

Whll1 the week has been quite NJ
cd with gayety there is little to enron
iclo In review as most Of IL can he
summed In the two words Horse
show The Kentucky thcailc has
had a Number Of good things, also.
and thsre really has been an embar-
rassment OF riches on many of the
evenings.
Paducah's first Horse Show while
evidently under the ban OF the clerk
Of the weather.. rose superior TO 1t
and was a pronounced success. From
the standpoint OF society II was
brilliant event the presence Of the
many charming visitors lending ad-
di,ional interest to the occasion. The
boxes were flied each evening and
many striking and beautiful costumes
were I'm evidence.
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town visitors were present, and the
costumes were striking in beauty
and effectiveness The parlors and
dining room were decorated with
flowers, plants and the Horse Show
colors. Punch and individual cakes
we're served during the evening. In
the receiving line were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Becker Phillips. Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. Rudy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Mccall, of Fulton; Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Carr, of Fulton: Mr..
and Mrs. Clinton Terrell, of Cairo;
Mrs. John Campbell and Mr.. S. A.
Fowler; Mrs. Houston Fall, of Nash
vile. and Mr.. VIII Webb Miss Anna
Parks. of Nashville, and Mr.. Stewart
Sinnott: Miss Elizabeth Sinnott and
DIR. Richard Morris, of Marion. KY;
Miss Ethel Morrow and Mr. Gus
Thompson, Miss Patty Crook, OF
Jackson, and Mr. Herbert Hawkins,
Miss Bernice Frost. of Wingo, and
Mr. Douglas Nash, Miss Meme Smith.
OF Owensboro, and Mr.. Henry Rudy,
Miss Boifeuillet. of Macon, Ga, and
DR.. |. b. Howell. Miss Boifsulllett,
OF Macon. Ga, and Mr.. Walter liver
son, Miss Hattie Davis, of Birdsville.
and Mr. Jesse Worten. Miss Hal
Norman, of Mayfield. and Mr.. Chas.
James, of Evansville; Mrs. Jacob
Corbett. of Wickliffe; Miss Jennie
Wise. OF Mayheld Miss Grace Smith,
OF Mayfeld; Mr.. Henry Hale, of
Mayfeld; Miss Mary Carr, of Full
ton; Miss Emma Woodward, of
Cairo.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
Luncheon 20 Miss Reed.

Miss Carrie Rieke was the hostess
at a charming luncheon today at her
home on Kentucky avenue, given in
honor of Mis-, Emma Reed. A white
and green color-motlf was carried
out In the decorations which attract
lively emphasized the spirit of the
occasion. The center-piece was a
heart Of white flowers and smilax.
pierced by an arrow The place
cards were envelopes addr essed to
each guest and containing a card
with the names of Miss Reed and
her fiancc. Mr.. Edmund Pearson
Noble, the envelope being sealed
with gold heart. The seven
throughout with the white and green
effect. Before leaving the table
the brides health was drunk with
many clever toasts. The guests
were: Mrs. Harry G. Tandy. of
Frankfort; Mrs. Gustave Warneken,
of Clarksville; Mrs. Anne Bergman,
of Clarksville; Mrs. William o.
Bailey. of Louisville; Mrs. Walter
Baxter Pace. OF Louisville: Misses
Emma Reed. Elizabeth Sinnott,
Martha Leech. Adine Morton, Cher
RTE Morton.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
Parish House Reception.

A pleasant occasion of the week
vas the reception at the handsome
rew Parish House of Grace Episcopal
church on Monday evening from s to
4 O'Clock. The vestry of the church
oceiyed and delightful refreshments
Nerc S rived By the church societies.
Right Reverend Charles f. Wood
cock and Archdeacon NJ. NJ Benton,
of Louisville, were guests of honor.
A large crowd was present.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
Mrs. Nash, Vice State Regent.

At the state convention of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton in session at Danville this week,
Mrs. Maurice b. Nash. of this city,
was unanimously elected vice state
regent This is very gratifying news
to her home chapter, and to~ the
Louisville chapter and others who
went solidly instructed for her. Mrs.
Nash was the regent of the Paducah
chapter at one time, and is a graz
clous and popular woman who will
fll the high position most worthily.
Mrs. ]. II. Mccormick. of Bowling
Green. was made regent. Mrs. Sallie
Marshall Hardy, who was here at
the state U. ID. c. convention last
October. was elected vice president
general.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
THE LADY OF TODAY.

may not ride with helm and shield
And coat OF steel and gold.
To ionst for hsr in tilt or field.
Or fight with dragons old.
may not save my lady fair
From bgres fierce and gray
There are no giants anywhere,
Nor dragons. left today.
may not wear her little glove
Upon my helmet high
But | can fold her around with love,
And love her Till die.
Charles Buxton Going.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
Miss Lecch and Mr.. Fowler's We'd
ding Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Armour
Gardner announce the approaching
marriage of their sister Miss Martha
Leech TO Mr.. Saunds RS A. Fowler,
The wedding viii take place on Tues
day. November Z. at s:S0 o'clock in
the evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Gardner on Fountain avenue.
Miss Leeoh is the youngest daugh-
ter of the late Thomas IC. Leech, a
leading banker and financier of Pa
ducah. and Is one of the most attrac-
tive girls in the city. She Is striking
ly handsome, and her charm of per
sonality and winning gracious man
ner have made her an acknowledged
belle ever since her entrance into so
ciety She is favorite not alone In
Paducah social circles but in other
cities where she has visited, having
Travelled extensively and spent some
time abroad.
Mr.. Fowler belongs to onc of the
Oldest and most prominent families
OF Paducah and is himself identified
with the highest and best OF the clty's
upward growth. He Is the only son
of the late Captain Augustus Fowler
and is a grandson of DR.. Reuben
Saunders one OF the most prominent
of the pioneer physicians of South
west Kentucky. Although a young
man Mr.. Fowler stands high In the
business life and councils of the city,
being n member and secretary of the
board of public works. lie Is, also,
we'll known in the river business and
Is superintendent of the Tennessee
and Cairo River Transportation COM
pany, as well as filing other import
ant trusts. He Is popular socially In
other cities beside his home town
The prominence and popularity of
the couple will make this a wedding
of extensive social interest and doubt
less there will be many guests from
distance present. The Invitations
will be out ON Monday.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
Annrnachinp Wcddings.

The marriage OF Miss Bonnie Sui
llvan and Mr.. Victor II. Thomas Will
take place Wednesday at $3.50
O'Clock in the afternoon at the
Broadway Methodist church. Rev.
T. ]. Newell. ID. d., will perform the
ceremony. Miss Eunice Landrum,
of Martin, Tenn. will be the maid OF
honor and Mr. Ralph Warren, of
this city. is the best man. The
ushers are Mr. Lester Yates. Mr.. VIII
Reed, Mr.. John Wilkins, and Mr.
Lon Oliver, all OF Padncah. Miss
Virginia Newell will play the we'd
ding march. The bride and the
maru of honor will wear white.
After a bridal trip TO Milwaukee
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
Announcements.

The Bible class conducted by Rev.
David c. Wright, of Grace Episcopal
church. which was such a delightful
features of interest to many lastN
winter. will b1 re organized Monday
afternoon at 4;3o o'clock. The meet
ings will be he'd in the hall of the
new parish house and are open to
all. Mr.. Wright is very gifted in this
work and makes his Bible talks and
studi.s of vital influence and inter
est
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
4 Surprise Party.

Miss Maggie McHenry, OF 1910
Tennessee street, was surprised on
Wednesday evening by a number of
her friends. Refreshments were
served and the occasion was most
pleasant.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21

Invitations have been received
here to the wedding of Miss Fannie
May Porter and Mr.. James William
Day, of greensboro, at the Fourth
street Presbyterian church in that
city on November Sth at p. m.
They are prominent young people
with friends here. Mr.. Wheeler
Campbell will probably attend.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21

The Friends society of Grace
Episcopal church was entertained by
Mrs. Josephine Jacobs, of North
Eighth street, on "Wednesday after
noon. II was a pleasant social occa-
sion and a delightful luncheon was
served by the hostess.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
Delphic Club.

The Delphic club held an interest
ing meeting Tuesday morning at the
club room in the Carnegie library.
blanche of Castle and Her Son.,
was delightfully."- discussed by Mrs.
ElbTidge Palmer and Margaret of
Province" by Mrs. Frank II. Par
ham.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21
Pleasant Evening Party.

Mr.. aud Mrs. Morris Lewis enter
taned very pleasantly at cards on
Wednesday evening at their home on
Jones street Ref. eshments were
served alter the game.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21

beth SinRott. Mrs. John p. Camp
bell. Miss Emma Reed. and Miss
Ethel Morrow received the guests
Punch was served during the hours.
About seyenty-iive guests were pres
cat.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21

Miss Vida Randolph. formerly OF
this city, will be married 10 Mr.. Wal
ter Willoughby Carruthers on We'd
neaiay at the Grand View Presby-
terrain church, Los Angeles. Cal.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21

The marriage of. Miss Frances
Yopp and Mr. Hugh Long will be
solemnized on Tuesday at the par
sonage of the st. Francis de Sales
Catholic church by the Reverend
Father II. w. Jansen.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-10-21

Miss Ora Flint and Mr.. Robert
Davis will be married Wednesday
evening at $3.50 O'Clock at the home
of the bride. on South Twelfth street.
Invitations were issued this week