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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
A Useful Present.

This office has printed quite lot of
letter heads and envelopes for ladies
who wished tOgive the men folk sOmth
ing useful for Christmas present.
We make 500 letter heads for 81. 80 and
the same number of envelopes for 81, 80
all printed on the very best quality Of
paper and put up in fine boxes. If you
want some Of this work, place your
order at once, as it requires two days
to pad the work and let it dry proper
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Will Install Deposit Boxes.

The National Bank officials have
decided to place safety deposit boxes
in the large vault, and a number of
these handy and necessary devices
have been ordered. Cashier Denny
tells The Record the boxes will be of
the latest and most desirable pattern,
and absolutely safe and convenient ar
angement. The boxes will be at the
disposal Of renters during business
hours each day. They are of inestima-
BILE value to people who have insurance
policies, jewels or valuable papers of
any kind.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
No PAPER Next Week.

Following the custom of country
weeklies everywhere, The Record will
not be printed next week. The hands
want day or SO of. while the editor
must attend to some important bust.
ness requiring his entire time. If you
want job work, we will be ready and
anxious to wait upon you, but the pa.
per will not be printed.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
The Poor Printer AGAIN.

Down in SOuthern-Ken town
a bridegroom presented the brides
maids at his wedding with pearl
brooches. Think of the trouble kicked
up when the poor printer who set the
type for the newspaper made it read
the bridesmaids all wore handsome
breecheS, the gift of the bridegroom.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Let EN- Celebrate

1t is likely that the boys will be al
lowed to celebrate with fireworks one
night next week THIS is the best idea
to ave all Of it at one time, as the
entire New York detective force could
not stop it. Pull down The bars and
let the boys have some fun, but fer
one night only.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

There has been so much drunken
ness among the women OF Springfield,
Mass that the police authorities have
decreed that no woman without an
escort shall be served with drinks in
any Of the saloons or public houses
The police are deter mined that no
lady shall get drunk by herself.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Money Wasted.

The calendar idea of advertising e.
was run into the ground again this
year. Not one in every fifty will find
place in the homes of the people.
They are expensive, too. Halt the
same money spent in the business like
method Of adyertising-in a newspa.
per-will bring three.fold more results.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Or Erazee Dead

DR. l. FrsZee, for many years q
prominent physician Of Lancaster.
died suddenly az his home in Lexirg-
ton Monday He Vas found lying in
his office at late hour, and death is
surpassed 10 have been caused b, heart
disease. He is survived by his wife.
The funeral TOOK place in Lexington
Wednesday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The New York Daily News made
an assignment and suspended publi-
cation last week. Had the editor ia
ken c0rdw00d. bacon, etc., on sub
scriptions, as we poor country fellows
have to do. he would have kept his
head above water.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

For once in his life, President ROOse
welt has failed to have his own way
He recently jumped in and ordered al
public documents printed according tt
the new-fangled "simplified" spelling
but the House would not stand for it
and reports say "he bowed GRACEFUL.
to the objection and hereafter all pull
lie documents will be printed in thu
old wav."
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

A man in Ashbury Park, N ], 95
years old and a great grand father,
recently took to wife a woman of 81.
The affair was described as a roman
tic love match, the only missing ele
ment being the fact that the two were
not childhood lovers.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

A New Jersey judge has been called
upon to decide whether a mother in
law in half a house makes tia two
family affair. II the judge is a mar
ried man it will not take him many
seconds to decide the question.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
An Important Victory.

In a suit at Greensboro this week
Circuit Judge Birkhead decided that
when tabaccO grower has pooled his
crop with the Society of Equity that
ne has no right tosell his crop without
the consent of the Society. This is an
Important victory for the Tobacco As.
ISOLATION,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Good Service to DanviIIe.

Jas Hatcher, proprietor of the Dan.
vile stage line, is prepared to carry
passengers in the best and most com.
Portable manner. A good wagon, fast
horses, plenty OF rugs and good foot.
warmers make the trip one of pleasure
Ride with him and 20 in comfort. If
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The National Synod of Norway has
recently voted by large majority to
give women equal rights with men in
the government of the church. The
women ought to be given entire con
troll, especially in this country where,
were it not for theirluntiring efforts,
the churches would not last as long as
Pat Staid in the army.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
For Next Year

Mr. John Ballard will continue to
run the Ballard House, on DanvilIe
street, next year. They have a num-
Der OF nice rooms for rent by the week
or month, also. They are prepared to
accommodate day boarders, the table be
ing supplied with everything the mar.
ket afford.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Highway robbers seem to have taken
Louisville, lock, stock aud barrel.
The papers report the most daring
rObberies daily, most Of them taking
place on the most prominent streets.
The Kentucky editors should oil up
their trusty six shooters before going
to the citj next week.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Editor John J Barry, Of the New
Haven Echo. is being urged to make
the race for State Senator in his dis
trict. The voters would never have
cause to regret electing John Barry to
this or any other Office. He is honest,
capable, fearless and gentleman in
every sense of the word.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

That highly. interesting and enlight-
ening publication, the Congressional
Record, is again being sent out to the
suffering public. About the only use
to which it has ever been put is that
Of making ''single wrappers" in coun-
try newspaper offices.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

An English astronomer, who claims
TO know what he is talking about, says
there are GA, 184, ISL stars. Any man
with nothing more to do than count
stars, should be placed astride the
rock pile.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Senator Dubois. of Idaho, bitterly
attacked the Morm0ns in a speech in
the q S Senate the other day. He
should let the Morm0ns alone. Any
man who can get along with more
tLan one wife is entitled to a chrome
and the applause of the public.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

There will be a Christmas tree at
the Presbyterian church Monday az
terboon AZ three O'Clock. Those hav-
;ng presents 10 place ON the tree are
urged TO bring them to The church be-
Tore noon, Or by two o'clock At the lat
est. Every body invited.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The Kentucky Press Association
Will meet at the Seelbach, in Louisville
next Friday and Saturday. Every
newspaper in the state will be repre-.
Sented.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The American Grocer has flguers to
show that the average consumption of
alcoholic drinks has increased nearly
% per cent in this country since 1896.
This is enough to give the Wet U
whats the use'' feeling.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
money.

This Office will gladly publish com
munications, provided the authors
will give US their names, but unsign
ed articles 60 straight to the waste
bAaknt
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Crap Shooters.

Officers Beazley and Heron flushed
a crap game Sunday. arresting twelve
negroes. Judge Armstrong dished out
justice with liberal hand Monday
morning. and, as result, the chain
gang has been greatly increased in
numbers.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The case Of the Indiana woman,
seven times married at the age of 30,
who killed herself, should serve as a
warning. Matrimony in moderation
is to be commended, but the marriage
habit is nearly as stunning to moral
growth as the cigarette habit.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Rev G G Brown preached q splendid
sermon at the Presbyterian church
Sunday morning In which he set forth
many reasons why the Chi istian
should be joyful.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Some Good Prices.

In the Paris market corn is sell.
Ing at 81 so per barrel and hay from
$3.50 to S24 per ton. A Montgomery
correspondent says corn is worth so. Is
and hay SIG to SIT in the Mt Sterling
market.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Kind Words.

The Somerset Journal says: Capt
Frank j White pass away, as anticipa
ed in one last issue. His printer's-ink
stained hands. clean life and pure heart
will pass him safely by the dread post
of St Peter.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

hugh Murray, the Danville jeweler,
takes up lot Of space in this issue tell
ing the people of many handsome
goods at low prices.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Masonic Election.

The annual election of officers of
Lancaster Lodge, 104, F and A M,
will be held Thursday night, the 9th,
at seven O'Clock sharp. The craft will
take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Booker T Washington says, "there
Is no disgrace in being a coOk. but
there is eternal disgrace in being a
poor cook" What a sweeping con-
domination this is.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Mrs Hetty Green, the richest
woman In the word, says, "Ihere
would be fewer fools on record il
people talked less.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The Baptist Sunday School will
nave Christmas tree at the church
Monday evening at seven O'Clock.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Dear Old Santa: Please bring Uncle
Sam some mail clerks who will be
careful with their work. and try to get
the daily papers to Lancaster at least
within ten days from date Of their
publication. ii
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

A Cicinnati woman's will leaves $50,
600 to a son, provided that he remains
sober and industrious for the next
three wears. How'd you like to have
salary of SIG, 666 year just for being
UOndp
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

A woman preacher flied the pulpit
ina Cincinnati church Sunday. 1t
would be mean to say she entered the
ministry so she could better see what
the other women had on when they
come in.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

LIZ Davidson, the up-to. the minute
groceryman. shows that he has a big
STOCK OF goods and war is your trade by
taking a whole page in this issue of
The Record. Read it and you'll see he
means business.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Mr. CIV Young, Of Dallas, Texas,
was appointed administrator of the
estate OF grandfather, Capt. Franklin
J White. The residence, on Richmond
street, was appraised and will be sold
later.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The Louisville Post wisely suggests:
Instead of establishing q bureau in
Washington to secure the passage Of
good laws would it not be better to
send more Of the right kind Of men to
the House and Senate and turn Con
greSS into that bureau?
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

From the statements of the hOrti-
culturists it would seem that the San
Jose scale was about to get away with
everything vegetable except the cat.
alpa specioSa and the "jimson" weed.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Ii you have packages to send to, Dan.
Vile. or want one brought from there,
see Jas Hatcher, the stage man. 1t
will be attended to all right. IF
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

During a nightmare, a Hopkins
county farmer sprang from bed, fell
and received snjuries which resulted
in his death. MOral-Dont eat boo
much new, country sausage.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Prof. Wiley, the government chem
list, says that alcohol acts as q fuel for
for the body. This is probably why
whiskey is sometimes called sire
water.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The Louisville Herald man is mean
enough to say tnat when a girl. who
blooms out on Monday in new shirt
waist, it is a dead give away: She has
made it on Sunday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

This Office made large number of
handsome calenderS for Mr. ] II Kin
naird. the live. up-to.date insurance
man. Call at the National Bank and
get yOur'n.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
No Coal Christmas,

The Lancaster coal dealers have de-
cided to give their hands a rest Christ
mas day, and no coal will be delivered
next Tuesday. Ifyou are cut order
in time.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Just because a man can't find the
key.hole when he returns home at an
early morning hour is no sign that the
keyhOle has been misplaced.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The young man, who has burned q
ton Of papa's coal and fails to send
the girl a handsome Christmas gift,
should be tarred and feathered,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

When long shot wins q race and
your money is en- the favorite, it is no
balm to your feelings that the horse
you backed was only head behind.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The "wets" won in MiddlesbOrO by
the narrow majority of nineteen. The
''dryS' will contest,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The L and N pay car, known a
mong railroad men as "the bread
wagon" passed through Friday and
stocked the employees with Christmas
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

All OF cur up-t0 the-minute merch
ants have shown their good business
judgment by engaging space in The
Record for next year.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The man or woman who tells chile
that Old Santa is myth is as mean al
the devil.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

County clerk DOty says "trade" is
mighty dull ia the marriage license
business. Only few have been issued
Ia the past three months,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Gossip Of
Local NJ fure

The case against the Simpsons and
East, charged with house burning, was
continued until next court.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Tie your bundles securely and mark
them plainly besOre mailing them.
1t will insure against loss.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Everybody will hang up their socks
but the newspaper men. They have
none to hang.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Sunday was gloomy and the rain fell
in torrents ell day. 1t was what the
late Capt White would call a cut
throat day.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

ED F M finder will fill his pulpit
at the Christian church at the usual
hours Sunday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Extra clerks are greatly in demand
by the local stores. Any kind of a boy
can get a job.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Read the ads in The Record before
coming to town. They'll tell you
where to get the best bargains.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

It's a safe prediction that attendance
at the Sunday Schools next Sunday will
be the largest Of the year.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Monday will be county court day as
we'll as Christmas Eve, and great
crowd is expected in town.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The principal duties of a bank di
rector seem to get his name on the
stationery and put up his part of the
defalcatlOn.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Here's wishing our patrons a sock
full of joy.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Buy the boys some popcrackers. No
one but a heather will deprive the
urchin Of the joy to be found in a few
packs.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Here's wishing every ready Of The
RECORD a sock full of Merry Christmas.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Why not send The Record to your
friend as Xmas gift? He will enjoy
the home news. Only 81 a year in
advance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Decorate your home for next week.
1t will not cost much and bring much
additional pleasure to the week.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Somerset saloons will close Jan LIST
adding another town to the long list
recently adopting the local option law.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Holly and mistletoe are the order of
the day.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The merchants are enjoying a splen'
did ChrSi tmaS rush.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Billy West is making a fine Chance
lOr Commander at the K P lodge.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Prophets predict fair, pleasant wealth
er for next week.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Darn your sock and have it ready fol
Monday night.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

The annual swear off time is close at
hand.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Editorial
Comment.

Just to think Of Is, 600 deer being
killed in Michigan the past season.
and all the result ola few years of
protection.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Help the Record force fill their socks
by paying your subscription Monday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Big crowd expected in town Monday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Egnogg time approaching.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
County court Monday,

Our last paper It'll 1907.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21
Send The Record to your friends.

Send your jug and get it filled.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Fine pneumonia weather.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1906-12-21

Paw us that dollar Monday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-22
AN EASTER (! e.:
STA Y.

VI l. . i 81 ~
The bells were ringing gayly when
Henry awoke on Easter morn. He got
up and dressed; hurriedly. After he was
dressed, he run down stairs to see his
mother. and give her kiss. for IA ster.
Henry met his mother In the hall, she
a picture Of Jesus rising out Of his grave
"Now, Henry said his mother, II
hope you Will be a drawer and better
boy than you have been Y.
II viii. mother" answered the p, boy,
ter card. Henry went to sec a boy friend
along he saw a pretty child playing N
the street, he stopped a moment to watcn
her.. Just then q carriage with two
horses came rushing toward the child
GET ont q the swsehS sheutsta esn
he ran TO her help. The boy managed
tthern tried to get out of''the way Of the
rushing carriage. but too late, the pant
ing horses were upon him.
not before the boy was fatally /, hurt r1 !;
seen the 'accidJit, went to the driver
who was bending over the wounded boy
When Harry saw his friend lying SO
white and bleeding he threw y hi =, e, /
Boy opened enc Ills eyes and said slowly
'Tel-1nother I-tried to o. good good
and brave boy. .F . =,
6 Henry o. J are e not er hurt bn qch rs Z?
friend did not deply,5.he wa s. gag ms >
not this brave deed worthy. Of a good
pass = nsA =. AaIANloA coREL1s.
1870 Ridor Ave. fPatehog \. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-22
WHO ARE HAPPY.

N 4.
MESSED are they ahat mourn; for
they shall be comforted,
II we mourn for our sins We may be
forgiven. II we mourn for losses. God
may give us something better, If we
mourn for friends. God can give us
others. II we mourn, for the evel that
Is in the earth, God may comfort us
still more; for all this will come to an
end.
Gods Holy Spirit is the great comforter,
and God Is always ready Il give it. There
is no sorrow that the spirit cannot
soothe.
blessed are the meek; for they shall
inherit the earth.
Yes. they will live on the earth after
all the proud are destroyed, II all men
were meek there would be be no strife, and md
the highest place. Moses was the meek
est man n on earth, He was not Wiling
who had believed in Jesus had been meek
they wound not have been talking about
dom. Jesus knew how much all men
need the LESSONS that he was teaching.
BEU1AH NJ. CHAPPELL.
81 33d Street, City. Age 10 years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-22
AN HONEST BOY.

A little boy was once playing with his
ball in room where there was a looking
glass when his father, and mother were
gone from home. Before he began to
play he had turned the back Of the glass
towards him for fear he should break It.
It would have been better IL he had gone
out OF doors to play. wonder u he was
not afraid Of breaking the windows, but
perahps he did not think of them.
As the little boy was busy III playing
thinking q The looking glass NE ban
the glass. When he saw the damage lie
had done he was very sorry, and no
doubt wished he had not played ball IN
the house. as he was afraid his parents
would be angry with him. However no
thought it would be best to confess his
fault and to speak the truth about it.eA
soon as his father and mother came home
he went to them and said: Ia Their,
have been playing with my ball in the
glass; am very sorry forait." Ills father
seeing how honest he was to come and
confess his fault looked kindlyHat him
and saId:'I would rather that all the
looking glasses in the house should be
broken than that one Of my children
LUCY LANDRY. +:
Smoke Bend p. O., La.