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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
SHOT HIMSELF
THROUGH THE HEAD.
DespOndent Over Business Re-
verses, Jake Smith
Takes His Life.

The greensboro Inquirer OF Monday
says:
Shortly after z o'clock this Morn
ing a pistol shot rang out in the
neighborhood of Elm and Ninth
streets, and attracted the attention of
many who heard. This was quickly
followed by the shrieks of woman
and children, and then the neighbors
FASTENED to the home, one of J. A.
Woods tenement houses, and there
they found the dead body of Jake
Smith with a fresh bullet hole in his
head and a 3S-caliber Smith & Wesson
revolver lying by his side. Smith had
shot himself as the result of business
dependency, while his wife and three
little children were in an adjoining
room.
Smith had recently returned from
Louisville, where he removed about
seven months ago. He did not sue
coed as he had expected at Louisville
and has been somewhat morose and
discouraged ever, since his return, but
no one suspected that he contemplated
the awful deed that he committed He
was a quiet and peaceable man but
was known to be easily worried. He
was for nearly eight years engaged
with !. ]. Owen as barkeeper and
clerk in his grocery. During all this
time Mr.. Owen says Smith was peace
able, reliable and apparently content
ed. Mr.. Owen met Smith several
times after his return from Louisville
and he seemed as contented as usual
and said he did not likeLouisville and
was glad to get back to Owensboro
and expected to remain here the re-
mainder of his life. There is no sug-
gestion of domestic trouble and friends
are at a loss to account for the rash
deed except that it must have been
caused by fit of temporary insanity
or business troubles of khich he told
no one.
Coroner Grausz was notified and
went at once to the home of the dead
man. Every circumstance and all the
testimony heard so plainly indicated
that the man had killed himself in a
moment of encouragement that Coro-
ner Grausz did not think it necessary
to summon a jury but made out his re
port without one, finding that the ma
came to his death from self-inflicted
wound because of business discourage
ment.
The dead man was the son Of Jo-
seph Smith, respected German citi-
zen who was formerly engaged in the
butcher business here. His wife is
daughter of Wilfred Hayden, who
lives west of the city. He has not
recently been a member of any
church though his parents were Luth-
eranS
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17

vantageous condition for selling. A
local market could easily be estab-
lished, as buyers would come here
when informed of an opportunity to
make purchase. Mr.. Phelon is con-
fident that a big local market could be
established in Cloverport, resulting in
higher prices to the farmer and bet
ter general satisfaction.
In substantiation of his last theory
Mr.. Phelon says that he never enters
his tobacco upon the breaks in Louis
vile but that he sells direct to buyers
who come to his warehouse. Only
last week he disposed of eighty-two
hogsheads of the weed to a represen-
tative of an English firm at prices
ahead of what is realized on the
breaks.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
NOMINEE NAPIER ADAMS
DENOUNCED AS BOLTER
Augustus E. Wilson is Also
Accused of the Same
Political Crime.

Editor T. J. Campbell or the Som
erset Journal, Democratic paper in
a Republican stronghold, is having
considerable fun these hot days with
She row on in the Republican ranks
in Pulaski county as a result OF the
nomination of Napier Adams, of that
county, for Clerk of the Court of APP
peals, whose candidacy the Republic
an, the Somerset organ of the party,
refuses to endorse, and which de-
nounces Adams as a bolter. Editor
Campbell asks these pertinent ques-
tions:
Considering that this procedure Is
according to Hoyle, on Party Discip-
line" and that the objectionable sin
in Republican Jurisprudence is bolt
ing, and that those Republicans who
stamped under the rooster are beyond
the pale of redemption, what are we to
think of nominee Augustus Z. Will
sons record?
Did he not scratch Geo. Todd, Re-
publican nominee for Mayor of Louis
vile, and vote for Weaver, the Demo-
cratic nominee?
Did he not prevent the election of
w. Godfrey Hunter for United States
Senator by causing a Republican
State Senator to pair with a dead
Democrat?
Is there a more conspicuous exam
pie of ''bolter" in public life to-day
than Augustus f. Wilson? Possibly
the palliating circumstance of Mr. Will
sons ase is that he was overpowered
by hypnotist William OConnell
he knew not what he did.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
RULE
Has Brought Prosperity
To Kentucky.
THE RECORD IS A CLEAN ONE
Obligations Being Promptly
Met aud State Practical
" Free From Debt.

The Democratic party of Kentucky,
, and it's orators upon the stump in
this years campaign, will have moth
ing to fear from the closest scrutiny
by their Republican opponents of its
management of the fiscal affairs of
the State government, and can well
afford to meet in debate the utter
ances of the Republican platform up
on the subject. The balance sheet
of the department of State Auditor
Hager and State Treasurer Bosworth,
both of whom are Democratic nomi-
nees for State office, just issued,
shows a credit to the Commonwealth
in the public Treasury of 1894 ,242.sS.
The balance sheet of one year before
showed a balance on hand at the
close of business of 1925, O49.63. Since
that time there has been paid out of
the Treasury on account of the con-
struction of the new State Capitol
about 100000 in round numbers. All
obligations of the Commonwealth hav
been met on the day that they were
due and presented, and Kentucky Is
practically free from debt.
tWhen the Democratic party took up
the reigns of government in 190O,fol-
lowing four years of Republican rule
and a few months of the notorious
Taylor regime, the retiring Auditor
showed a balance in the Treasury OF
1868 .334.51. but the liabilities of the
Commonwealth amounted to $685.
991.S7, leaving behind him in reality
deficit of $l,699,65796 in excess of
the assets of the State. The present
Democratic administration--for sever
al of its officials have been in pubic
office since i900-has not only met
promptly the current expenses or the
State. but it has discharged all of the
above liability except few thousand
rXllars-less than thirty thousand
which 1t can pay at any time upon
presentation of outstanding bonds
for that amount.
In constructing a new Capitol with
out the issue of a single bend, and
without putting the State into great
debt for it, Kentucky has 11ne some
thing that no other State of the United
States has ever accomplished Il the
last quarter century. Seven hundred
thousand of the one and a quarter
million dollars appropriated has been
expended without the tinse of scan
dial touching single dollar expen led,
and the Democratic officials and party
leaders have placed at the hands OF
the Republican opposition every OPP
pJrtunity to thoroughly investigate
every cent of expendilIth 1t is upon
such a record of management of the
fiscal affairs ofKentucky that the par
ty goes before the people of the State
in this years campaign.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
The Charming Woman

Is not necessarily one of perfect form
and features. Many a plain woman
who could never serve as an artists
model, possesses those rare qualities
that all the world admires; neatness,
clear eyes, clean smooth skin and that
sprightliness of step and action that
accompany good health. A physically
weak woman is never attractive, not
even to herself. Electric Bitters re-
store weak women, give strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin,
beautiful complexion. Guaranteed at
j. II. Williams druggist. soc. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
BRYAN SFOSTER-SON
Is Being Brought Up Like
One of the Family.
NAME IS YAMACHITA Y. BRYAN
Great NebraSkan Was Some
what Surprised, but at
Once Made Good.

The Bryan household of late years
since the eldest daughter, Ruth was
married-has consisted of Mr.andMrs.
Bryan, the son, William J. Jr., a
daughter, Grace, and an adopted son
from the flowery empire of the Mi
kado. This last figure bears eloquent
testimony not merely to Mr.. Bryan's
cosmopolitan fame, but to, his good
humored philosophy. 1t appears that
in Japan an aspiring youth can adopt
some man of eminence as his father,
and immemorial custom compels the
person thus honored to take and care
for the founding, at least until he
comes to the age for self-support.
In 1896 the fame of the Democratic
candidate penetrated to the cherry
groves OF Japan and fired the am
bition of a young student
81 have chosen you to be my faith
err" he wrote in effect to the Ne
braskan, land will sail at once for
the United States"
The message aroused some natural
trepidation in the household at Lin
coin. F'ather-in-laws are chosen Of
ten enough without their knowledge
or consent, but to have the respon-
sibilities of parentage suddenly thrust
upon one by an unknown youth of
alien race is at least disconcerting.
Appeals to the collector of the port
at San Francisco to avert the yellow
peril were unavailing. Japs may
rush in where Chinese fear to tread
and to select an American politician
for a father does not seem to come
within the purview of the statute
which prohibits laborers under con-
tract from entering our country. So
one morning Mr.. Bryan answering
in person a ring at the door-as is
the simple custom of the family
was confronted by a trim Japanese
boy, who remarked, with simple di-
rectness:
81 have come"
The statement was incontrovertible,
the situation delicate. To repulse a
homeless ALLEN, to cast off the faith
erless and oppressed, seemed impossi-
BILE. So the lad was made welcome,
and has since been literally one of the
family, even adopting its name. He
has received the same education that
Mr.. Bryan's own son has had, and
viii! return to Japan, not only equipp-
ed with all that our civilization can
give, but bearing also the story of
the broad human sympathies of an
eminent American household. With
the pleasing international name of
Yamachita Y. Bryan, he has lately
been travelling over the United States
as private secretary to a member of
the Japanese parliment, who is here
studying American industries.-[Mun-
seys Magazine.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
Going After II.

Louisville, KY, July 19.-At meet
ing of the citizens committee of one
hundred held at the Board of Trade
tonight, an active and aggressive
campaign was inaugurated to secure
for Louisville the next meeting of
the national Democratic convention.
Among the prominent speakers were
George A. Newman, editor of the
Herald; Mayor Bingham, Congressman
Swager Sherley, A. Y. Ford and Gen.
eral Castleman. A letter was receiv-
ed from Urey Woodson, secretary of
the national Democratic committee, re
GREETING his inability to attend the
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
Abraham Lincoln

Was man who, against all odds,
attained the highest honor a man
could get in the United States. Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup has attain
ed a place, never equalled by any
other like remedy. 1t is sure cure
for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, In
fluenza and all Pulmonary diseases.
Every mother should keep supplied
with this wonderful cough medicine
Sold by ]. H. Williams. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
Rabbit Caused Much Trouble.

Jasper. Ind. July ia rabbit came
near being the death of George Rep
ensell, a prominent farmer of Hall
township, this county. Mr.. Repensell
was driving a mower, cutting grass
The rabbit dashed out of the grass
directly in front of the horses, fright
ening them so that they started to
run, throwing Repensell from the seat
directly in front of the sickle-bar. He
received what may yet prove serious
injuries.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17

I'll stop your pain free. To show
you first-before you spend penny
what my Pink Pain Tablets can
do, l will mail you free. trial pack
age Of them-Dr Shops Headache
Tablets. Neuralgia, Headache, Tooth
ache. Period pains, ETC.. are due alone
to blood congestion. DR.. Shops
Headache Tablets simply kill pain by
coaxing away the unnatured blood
pressure. That is all. Address DR..
Shoop, Racine, Wis. Sold by z.
Wayne Griffin & Bro, ]. H. Will
Jams. ia
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
EpwOrth League bay.

Sunday, July 2Sth, has been desig-
mated by the Hartford League as their
Epworth League Day. The Beaver
Dam League has been invited and are
expected to join with them. Address
es, or sermon and address will be de-
livered by Rev. II. NJ. DuBose, d. d.,
Epworth League Secretary and editor
of the Epworth Era. He is a brilliant
man and a fine speaker. Everybody
is invited to attend. This was the
only date that DR.. DuBose could give
uS
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
The Smile

That won't come off, appears on ba-
by's face after one bottle of Whites
Cream Vermifuge,t the great worm med
icine. Why not keep that smile on
baby's face? If you keep this medi-
cine on hand. you will never see any
thing else but smiles onhisface, Mrs.
S., Blackwell, OKLA, writes: my ba-
by as peevish and fretful. Would not
eats and 1 feared he would die,
l used bottle of Whites Cream Yer
mifuge and he has not had sick day
since" Sold by J. H. Williams. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhosa Remedy Would Have
Saved Him 100000

in 1902 ! had very severe at
tack of diarrhoea," says r. n. Farrar,
of Cat Island, La. For several weeks
l was unable to do anything. On
March Is, 1907, | had a similar at
tack, and took Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which
gave me prompt relief. l consider it
one of the best medicines of its kind
In the world, and had / used it in
1902 believe it would have saved me
a hundred dollar doctors bill" Sold
by Y. Wayne Griffin & Bro. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
Dropped Dead.

Somerset, KY, July 13.-Thomas
Sawyers, one of the oldest and best
known citizens of Pulaski county,
dropped dead at his supper table when
apparently in the best of health.
He had just about finished a hearty
supper when he was suddenly seized
with CONFUSION and expired without
uttering word
He was one of the largest land own
ers in the county.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
THE BIG STREET FAIR
Was a Great Success and
Largely Attended.
LIST OF PREMIUM WINNERS
Days Passed Off Happily and
Everybody Seemed to En-
joy the Occasion.

The Street Fair at Hartford last
Friday and Saturday was a success
and largely attended. There was not
a large crowd in town the first day,
but Saturday made up for this dis
crepancy both in enthusiasm and mum.
bers. The crowd on Saturday was
estimated at about $500 people. They
aroused themselves in various ways,
and all seemed to enjoy the occasion.
There were several spirited contests
for the premiums offered by our
business men. 1t was a we'll behaved
crowd and there was little If any dis
order anywhere. Below is a list of
the awards and the winners:
l. U. S. Carson-Best Spring Colt,
premium, % rifle, won by r. Thrown
9. ]. E. Curtis--Best rider under
Ii years, premium, won by Isaac Ash
ley.
.. w. H. Griffin-Best lady rider
any age,won Ivy Miss BeatriceHaynes,
locket and chain, SO.
4. F. T. Mason-Most handsome
lady, age IS to 20, Premium $500.
No entry.
.. j. B. Tappan-Man nearest 81
years old July -, watch fob, $500.
Won by E. j. Thomasson.
C. Barnard & Co.-Fancy work. Won
by Mrs. Ada Miller. Premium $500.
Best jam cake won by Mrs. j. S. Ce-
Gil, premium $500.
{. e. l.. Bullington-Best pair of
chickens. Premium $3.50. No en-
try.
s. Carson & Co-Best sucking mule
colt. Premium $25. Won by j. X.
Tinsley. Second ]. H. Jewel.
0. First National Bank--Best sad
die horse shown by lady. First prem
ium 5000, second $500. First Beat
rice Haynes, second Lena Miller.
IL. B. F. Saunders-Best trio of
chickens, won by Up. Foster.
II. u. w. Griffin-Best colt, genera
utility, one year and under two years.
Premium, $500 watch. Won by H.
Williams, second H. w. Ralph.
II. l.. F. Woerner--Best bushel po-
tatoes, $1.00. No entry.
10. NJ. w. Miller-Best pair tur-
keys, $500. No entry.
IA, Black & Birkhead--Best har-
ness horse, $3.50. Won by Leslie
Combs, second f. f. Brown.
10. f. d. Baughn-Most popular
young man. Premium, LIST Mack Mar
tin, End w. A. Taul.
~. City Restaurant Best lady RI
der, $500. No entry.
II. R. T. ller--best fiddler under
Is years, $3.50. Won by c. r. Ward
1S. Ohio County Supply Co-Pret-
tiest turnout, list $1,000, End $500.
First premium w. A. Taul, End E.E.
Brown.
10. r. w. King-Best young lady
driver, $500. First premium Mrs.R.
E. Haynes, 2n6 Miss Lena Miller.
20. j. C. Iler-Best jam cake, $500
Won by Mrs. j. S. Cecil.
81. Fair & Co-Best colt under 3
years old, $500. First premium Mr..
Less Ward, End II. W. Ralph.
%. r. L. O'Brien-Best old time
fiddler, $3.50. Won by Mr.. John
Feemtser
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
A Surprise Party.

"A surprise entertainment was given
at the home of Mrs. Annie Shultz, at
Shultztown, by all the children COM
ing and spending the day. Those pres
ent were WIS. Taylor, wife and daugh-
terry, Ruth Edith, and son. rchieA
ter, Ruth Edith. and son, Archie;
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17

meeting. Henry Watterson was also
unable to be present.
The following committee appoint
ments were made: Henry Watterson,
chairman of invitation committees; j..
II. Bacon, of hotel committee; Gen
eral Castleman, of finance committee,
and r. f.. Hughes, chairman of press
and publicity committee.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
Home Warehouse for cloverport.

That a tobacco warehouse built in
Cloverport by the farmers and To-
= cal market for the weed established,
says the Breckenridge News, would be
the biggest boom that could come to
the tobacco growers of this section, is
the opinion expressed by Mr.. John
H. Phelon, the well known tobacco
mist of this city.
4 Mr.. Phelon, in speaking of the mat
Ger to the News, outlined the plan
as suggested by him as follows: That
the farmers build a warehouse of suf-
ficient dimensions to house comfort
ably any quantity of tobacco, employ
on a salary an expert rehandler to
sSrt the various types and otherwise
get 1t into the proper and most ad-
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
A Wonderful Happening,

Port Byron, NY, has witnessed one
of the most remarkable cases of heal
ing ever recorded. Amos F. King, of
that place says: "Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured sore on my leg with
which had suffered over so years.
am now eighty five" Guaranteed
to cure all sores, by ]. H. Williams.
druggist. soc. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
Farmers Fatal Fall.

Marrowbone, KY, July 13.-Brigham
Young,a prominent farmer of Peyton-
burg, this county, fell out of his barn
loft, receiving injuries from which he
died in a few hours. Young was
about sixty years of age and weighed
250 pounds. He had been married
five times.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1907-07-17
Lost

Between Hartford and Prentis, Ky,
about a month ago, one open-face
stem-winding Elgin watch, screw top.
Reward for return to me at Prem
tbs, Ky.
If J. J. Brackin.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-27
SCHOOL TEACHERS
Also Have Things to Learn.

For many years have used coffee
and refused to be convinced OF its bad
effect upon the human system" writes
a veteran school teacher.
"Ten years ago was obliged to give
up my much loved work in the public
schools after years OF continuous la.
Dor. l had developed a well defined
case of chronic coffee poisoning
"The troubles were constipation,
lutterlngs of the heart, a humping
in the top OF my head and various
parts OF my body. twitching of my
limbs, shaking OF my head, and, at
times after exertion. general gone"
feeling with toper's desire for very
strong coffee. l was a nervous wreck
for years.
"A short time ago friends came &c
visit us and they brought a package OF
Postum with them, and urged me TO
try It, was prejudiced because some
years ago had drunk cup OF weak,
tasteless stun called Postum which /
did not like at all.
This time, however, my friend
made the Postum according to direc-
tons on the package, and 1t won me.
Suddenly found myself improving in
a most decided fashion.
"The odor of boiling coffee no long.
or tempts me. / am so greatly bene-
dted by Postum that If continue TO
improve as l am now, I'll begin 10
think | have found the Fountain Of
Perpetual Youth. This is no faucy
letter but stubborn facts which am
glad TO make known"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek, Mich. Read the book, THE Road
to Wellville," In pkgs. There's Rea.
son.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-27
ADOLESCENCE OF THE DOLLAR.
Present Unit Of Value Has Had Many
Forms and Shapes.

The dollar took some rounding. Nor
did Il formerly ring true. but, much
alive. simply gave a bleat or below.
Cattle. among country folk, at one
time constituted the dollar, while
primitive man generally made use OF
any article sufficiently abundant for
the standard payment OF all merchan-
disc. writes r. Holt Lomax In Harper's
Weekly. Thus. in ancient Greece, a
large bronze tripod had the value OF a
dozen oxen. A good hard working wo-
man, on the other hand. was given In
exchange for only four such beasts.
When metal took the place OF money,
the dollar chung to its traditions, and
coins were still called after live stock.
Thus, "pecunia." applied to metal
money. derived It's origin from "pecus'
(cattle). From the custom of counting
heads OF cattle came the present des-
ignatioD OF a sum In cash-capital, or
capita" (heads). In Sanscrit, roupa,
(herd, hock) made roupya, or the In
dian rupee. while the ingots OF cleo
trum. or admixture Of gold and silver,
when first in use as money. bore the
impress of an or or COW. Not clumsy,
but too fragile. we're the shells In use
as money by the negroes OF Africa
and throughout ancient Asia. where
the natives, taken by It's beauty, gave
the shell a money value.
The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-27

able fortune left by his father In con.
templating the wonders OF the old
world. II is reported"
THAT will do! Signs and wonders
| have certainly beheld, and II spent
my patrimony submit that got my
money back"
/ paid my bill and took n hanson
for the ferry,--Larry with me, chatting
away drolly with his old zest. AS the
boat drew out into the river a silence
fell upon us,-the silence that is pos
sible only between old friends. AS /
looked back at the lights Of the city,
something beyond the sorrow at part.
ing from comrade touched me. A
sense OF foreboding. OF coming danger,
crept into my heart. But | was going
upon the tamest possible excursion;
for the first time In my life / was sub
hitting TO the direction OF another
albeit one who lay in the grave. How
like my grandfather It was to die leav-
ing this compulsion upon mel My
mood changed suddenly and as the
boat bumped at the pier laughed.
BAH these menl" calculated Larry.
what men?" demanded, giving my
bags to a porter.
"These men who are in love-" he
said Il know the signs,-mooning
silence. sudden inexplicable laughter!
hope IT. not be In Jail when you're
married"
you'll be In long time II they hold
you for that. Here's my train"
We talked of old times, and of fu.
ture meetings, during the few minutes
that remained.
you can write me at my place Of
rustication," said, scribbling "An-
Mandate, Wabana county, Indiana" on
a card NOW II you need me al any
time I'll come to you wherever you
are. You understand that, ole man.
Good.by."
Write me. care of my father-he'll
have my address. though this last row
OF mine made him pretty hot"
passed through the gate and down
the long train 10 my sleeper. Turning