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Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11
TO BUILD new RAILROAD
Cairo and Tennessee 10 be ass Miles In
Length Through Rich Country.

Wicklitfe, KY, July 6.--Work on
the first section of new line Of road
from Wicklitfe, Ky., to Bristol,
Tenn, has been awarded to the
Cairo and Atlantic Construction
Company. The section contracted
for will run eastward from WicklItfe
los miles and will be completed with
in one year.
The total distance of the entire
line as proposed will be 400 miles.
From Wickliffe the road will cross
the river from Cairo easterly near
the southern border of Kentucky to
Jellico, and thence through the
northern part of Tennessee to Bris-
tol Among the places to be touch
ed will be Jacksboro, Tazewell,
Sneedsville, Rogersville, Bonneville,
and Bristol, Tenn, and Mayfeld,
Dexter, Canton, Cadiz, Gracey,
Hopkinsville, Elkton, Scottsville,
Franklin, Tompkinsville, Albany,
Monticello and Jellico in Kentucky.
Such line will materially shorten
the distance from the coal and iron
fields Of Western Kentucky to Cairo,
Chicago and the West
Surveyors are being pushed on the
remainder of the route. The line
will cross the Tennessee river twice,
one Of the bridges being about /, 500
feet long, and will cross the Cumber-
land over high bridge of 1000
feet. The minimum grades will be
about one-half Of per cent, and
the minimum curves three degrees.
The officers are: President, l.. W.
Goode, IL Broadway, New York
General Manager, Charles H. Delano,
Mayfeld, KY; Assistant General
Manager. +. &. Watson, Wickliffe,
Ky. The road will be called the
Cairo and Tennessee.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11
4 Little Rosebud Taken.

Almighty God in His infinite wis
dom has seen proper to take to himself
the little son of Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID.
Drescher. John Marshall Droscher
was born June 9, 1906, and died
July s, 1907, being one year
one month and two days old.
The dear little fellow had suffered
much for severa! months past and
had been the cause of great solicit
tude to his parents, and his death
had been expected for several days.
The funeral was held at the resi-
dence Wednesday morning at s
o'clock and interment in new ceme-
terry. The prayers by Rev. Andres
and Carter and the remarks and
prayers by Rev. Elgin were appro-
pirate and beautiful. The floral Of
ferings we're profuse and many
emblems we're in the collection which
completely covered the grave.
MIR. and Mrs. Drescher have the
sympathy Of every one in their
affection, in the loss of this their
frst-born and only child.
There we're many relatives from a
distance here to attend the burial.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11
S. S. CONVENTION
One Of the Best Conventions on Record
Was Held In Wilson Grove
July End.

The Crittenden County Sunday
School Association held its annual
convention in the Wilson Grove,
near Marion, on Tuesday, July 2,
1907.
The Convention was called to order
by county president, X. NJ. Franks.
Song by Chapel Hill choir,
Devotional service conducted by
Rev. j. +. Price.
Song by Sugar Grove choir.
Prayer by W. j. Hill.
Rev. j. B. McNeely was appoint
ed secretary of the Convention.
Minutes of last Convention was
read by county secretary, Jas. Ajax
Hill.
The True Aim of Sunday School
Work was discussed by Rev. Virgil
Elgin. He advanced many good
thoughts. He emphasized the i'm
portance of studying the word Of
God.
Song by Crayneville choir.
The State Work was discussed by
Rev. T. G. Gabauer, who made an
excellent, practical talk. He spoke
of the large number Of children in
our state who are not In Sunday
School and the great need of more
Sunday Schools. He urged the
Superintendents to organize the
Cradle Roll, Home Department,
Teachers Meetings and spoke Of
many things that would be helpful
to the Sunday School work in our
county.
The Convention was asked to make
an offering for State and County
work. The sum Of $40. was pledged
by Sunday Schools and individuals.
A general collection was also taken
amounting to about so.
Song by Piney Fork choir.
The following committees we're ap-
pointed:
Nominations-H. N. Lamb, chair
man; Ulie Threlkeld and W. j. Hill.
Resolutious-J. f. Canada, CHAIR
man; VIM. Woodbridge and Ed. Dean.
Morning session was closed with
prayer by Rev. W. +. Paris.
Afternoon session.
Music by Sugar Grove choir.
Prayer by j. b. McNeely.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11

The Bible Class will meet at the
G. p. church next Sunday afternoon
at four o'clock. The topics for dis
eussion, found in Elk. xxxi--xxxiv,
are as follows:
One The Golden Calf, two Moses
Informed Of their Idolatry. three
The Two Tables, four Moses Breaks
Them, five Why the Tribe Of Levi
chosen, six Moses prayer and the
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11
Ice Cream Supper.

The Cemetery Association will
give an ice cream supper in court
house yard, Saturday evening July
Goth. The funds are to be used in
finishing the gravel walks and drives.
Every body is earnestly requested to
help in some way, committee will
call on you to solicit your offering.
Let every one help, so We may have
cemetery improved.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11

Some one removed one of my al
wool flags from the pole where il
was securely fastened at the from
gate of the r. w. Wilson residence
on Depot street on the night of July
fourth l presume they thought i,
was cheap advertising flag Of nc
monetary value but it was not. The
flag taken was all wool fast colors,
and priced very highly by me,
Please return it and save further
trouble. S. NJ. JENKINS.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11
Fourth Of July Outing.

j. H. Orme, wife, son, George,
and daughter, Clara Margaret, left
via the overland limited" Thursday
morning at 5 o'clock for Kuttawa to
spend the 18th with Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Dewey, on Lake Clough, picnicing,
boating and fishing. They returned
late that evening after a most de-
lightful but short outing.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11
A. \. Reed VIII Move TO Birmingham, Ala

Mr.. A. II. Reed, last week. sold
most of his household goods. We
regret very much that he and his
family will leave our little city
They will locate in Birmingham,
Ala, where he has secured posi-
ton with the Southern Steel Com
pany.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11
Notice..

There will be Children Day and
Mission Day at Deer Creek the third
Sunday in this month. All are in
vited to come. All those who live
in the con immunity are requested to
bring well~flled baskets. We will
have all day service.
W. K. GIBBS.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11

Lord S answer seven The Tabernacle
pitched without the camp, eight
Moses seeing God, nine The Tables
renewed, ten The Three Great Feasts,
eleven Moses Yelled Face and ITS
Significance.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank all of our neigh
bors and good people of Blackburn
vicinity, for their kindness shown US
burning the last illness Of our dear
wife and mother. May Gods rch-
est blessings rest upon them all.
T. j. FRALICK AND CHILDREN.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11

outskirts of town, and has made
many friend, during his residence
here. The remains will be laid to
rest in the Fredonia cemetery this
afternoon He leaves, besides his
wife, one son and one daughter.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11
For Sale, or Rent.

House. in Marion, containing six
rooms. Two acres of ground. Well
cistern, stock pond and stable on
premises. Write to me at Princeton
or see me at train.
A. H. McNEELY.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11
Corydon Mill Burns.

Corydon, KY, July, 7.--One Of
the most disastrous fires that has
occurred here for several years de-
stroyed the mill and granery of the
Corydon Milling company at 43O
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-11
Metz s. Sedberry
BARRIERS

Clean towels, first class
work, electric massage, hot
or cold bath. Give us q call.
Opposite postoffice.
The independent., 1907-04-25
FARM TOPICS

The twenty second annual report
of the bureau Of animal industry of
the United States department Of AeTl-
culture has just been published II is
a cloth-bound volume Of 364 pages,
illustrated by % plates and % text
figures, and contains special articles
and information of interes, ana value
alike to the stockman. tie dairynan,
the poultryman, the farmer, and the
scientist.
This report is issued as a congress
sionai publication, and 4 limited num-
ber Of copies is assigned 10 each sen-
ator, representative, and delegate in
the Fifty-ninth congress for distribu-
tion among his constituents. The
bureau Of animal industry has no
copies for general distribution, its quo
Ia being required for it's own en-
ployees and such outsiders as coop
crate in it's work. The book is on
sale to the public by the supcrfnfen-
dent of documents, government print
ing office, Washington, ID. C., for 80
cents.
The vclume contains the following
articles: Report of the chief of the
bureau for the fiscal year enred JuIla
30 1906" Notes on the cattle tick
and Texas fever" by H. G. Schroeder:
"Fhe persistence of the Texas fever
organism III the blood 1f southern
cattle" by r. G. Schroeder and w. r..
Cotton; Soft -cheese studies IN Eur
ope," by Charles Thorn: Records Of
dairy cows: Their vaue ana import
ance in economic milk production
by Clarence Il. Lane; Government en-
couragemcnt Of imported breeds Of
horses" by George NJ Rommel;
''Welsh Black CATTLE" by John Rob-
erts; Baby beef" by Ernest c. Ritz
man. Poultry management" by q.
Arthur Bell; "Capons and caponizing,e
by Rob II. Slocum; annual production
of animals for food. and per capita
consumption OF meat in the United
States by John Roberts
The average importation yearly of
horses imported for breeding purposes
IS placed at 2.2fs with IN aver
age value of s492 head Horses
brought In for breeding purposes
are allowed 10 enter free OF duty,
subject 10 certain restrictions as 10
pure breeding; hence trade Is rcgula.
ted by tho Government. Unfortunate
ly there have become associated with
tho horae-imDorting trade certain evils
which the Department Of Agriculture
is cndoavoring to remedy. George M.
Romncl. Animal Husbandman OF the
Bureau or Animal Industry. In an arti-
Gle on the subject, points out these un-
The independent., 1907-04-25
Many uses for the Bison.

The GU ing Magazine: Preserving
the bison on sentimental grounds is
sufficient reason for the intelligent of
our people but sentimental ground is
not at all sufficient 10 the average
American mind. Ana ii is, Therefore,
wi II wisdom that Mr.. Baynes has
sought 10 extend the appeal which the
bison has for many different kinds of
people. For example. last summer he
took mp the question 1f buffalo wool.
small quantity was obtained Just rs
il is shed by The animals, was carded
al factory ana later spun and
knit "a into gloves which proved very
warm nu So far as could be Judged
fom a few months wear durable as
vcu. sa olea of this wool aud yarn
have been submitted 10 manufacturers
who ali agree that the wool Is of
very good quality, that for While u
would demand high price as q nov
elty and later "A very good price iof
general Utility purposes whore light
colorS are not required. Oiher men,
Mr. Baynes has found. who are inter
The independent., 1907-04-25

estei "A the bison as q beef aninl.l.
and still others who are inclined TO
give ear t. the voice of the society
because they believe that by crossing
the .son with certain breeds of do
nestle cattle, a valuable new breed
may in time be evolved Indeed some
rather conservative scientific men
have expressed the opinion that bison
farms would prove profitable in any of
the states included in the animal S
former range.
The independent., 1907-04-25

less attractiyely TO trimming than
brown; that is, the dark shades, and
therefore model constructed along
simple lines Is preferable. SILK Of the
same or darker shades, braids and
fiat trimmings in monotone are most
effective. a new model shown In gold
en- brown narquisette, and which Is
to form part Of wedding trousseau.
has the skirt laid In a triple box piait
the length Of the front. forming a
panel. Around the bottom are three
wide tucks. and each is heavily braid
ed with soutache OF the gown shade.
The braided pattern extends up over
the front panel in pyramidal form.
The bodice is jumper with the neck
cut in a scalloped point, the scalIop
buttonholed and embroidered I'm Eng
lish eylet and braided and the front
also is we'll covered with braided de-
sign.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01
Women

the relief so much desired. Is
taken on first indication Of
pain or misery, they will allay
the irritable condition of the
nerves, and save you further
suffering. Those who use them
at regular intervals have ceas-
ed to dread these periods. They
contain no harmful drugs, and
leave no effect upon the heart
or stomach if taken as directed.
They give prompt relief.
Il have been an invalid for Q
years. I have neuralgia, rheuniatistn
and pains around the heart By
using DR.. Niles Anti-Pain Pills I am
relieved Of the pain. and get sleea
and rest think had ] Known o.
the Pain Pills when | was firs: takan
sick. they would have cured me. l
recommend them for periodic pains.d
MRS. HENRY FUNK, L. AIron,O.
Or. Miles Antl-Paln pills are sold by
your druggist, who will guarantee that
the first package will benefit. n n
falls. he will return your money.
Is doses, Is cents. Never sold IN bulk.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart. Ind
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01

His air was one Of relief and his
teeth showed pleasantly through his
beard.
1T certainly is l. But you haven't
answered my question. What we're
you doing In my house today"
He smiled again, shaking his head.
You're really fooling, Mr.. Glenarm.
| wasn't in your house today; | never
was in 1t in my life!"
His white teeth cleaned in his hight
beard; his hat was pushed back from
his forehead so that | saw his eyes
and he wore Enthusiastically the air Of
man whose conscience is perfectly
clear. / was confident that he lied,
but without appealing to Bates was
not prepared to prove It.
But you can't deny that you're on
my grounds now, can you?" Il had
dropped the revolver to my knee, but
raised 1t again. 90
Certainly not Mr.. Glenarm. II
you'll allow me to explain"
That's precisely what want you
to do"
We'll, II may seem strange,"-he
laughed. and felt the least bit fool.
ish to be pointing pistol at the head
Of fellow Of so amiable a spirit
Hurry" | commanded.
well, as was saying, 1t may seem
strange; but I was lust examining the
wall to determine the character Of the
work. One OF the cottagers on the
lake left me with the job OF building q
fence on his place, and I've been ex.
pechng to come over to look at this
all fall. You see, Mr.. Glenarm, your
honored grandfather. was a master in
such matters, and | didn't see any
harm in getting the benefit-to put il
so-of his experience"
/ laughed He had denied having
entered the house with so much assur.
ance that had been prepared for
some really plausible explanation Of
his interest in the wall.
"Morgan-you said 1t was Morgan,
didn't you?--you are undoubtedly a
scoundrel of the first water"
Men have been killed for saving
less" he said.
And for doing less than fire through
windows at mans head. 1t wasn't
friendly Of you"
81 don't see why you center all your
suspicious on me. You exaggerase
my Importance, Mr.. Glenarm. I'm
only the man-ofalltork at a sumner
resort"
Il wouldn't believe you. Morgan, II
you swore on a stack q Bibles as bigh
as this wall"
"Thanks!" he calculated mocklngly.
Like fash he swung the hammer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01

shaken waters pore ner alert ngure up
ward on the swell, her blade still main
tanning its regular dip, until she dis
appeared behind little peninsula that
made harbor near the school
grounds.
The red tam-o'-shanter seemed at
last to merge in the red sky, and
turned cheerlessly to my canoe.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01

800 'sNNN wv - we ~ az NlCs
over his head and drove II at me. and
at the same moment | fired. The ham
mer-head struck the pillar near the
outer edge and in such a manner that
the handle few around and smote me
smartly in the face. By the time
reached the ground the man was al
ready running rapidly through the
park, darting in and out among the
trees, and made after him at hot
speed.
The hammer-handle had struck my
mouth, and the whole lower half OF
my face stung from the blow.
abused myself roundly for managing
the encounter so stupidity, and in my
rage fired twice with no aim whatever
after the flying figure Of the care
taker. He clearly had the advantage
OF familiarity with the wood, striking
of boldly into the heart of II, and
quickly widening the distance between
US; but kept on, even after ceased
to hear him threshing through the
underground, and came out presently
at the margin Of the lake about 50
feet from the boat.house. waited In
its shadow for some time, expecting
to see the fellow again, but he did not
appear.
/ found the wall with difficulty and
followed II back to the gate. II would
be Just as well, | thought, to possess
myself OF the hammer; and dropped
down on the St Agatha side Of the
wall and groped about among the
leaves until found II.
Then walked home, went into the
library, alight with its many candles
just as had left II, and sat down
before the fire TO mediate. had been
absent from the house only forty-five
minutes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01

the Girl Of the Red .rem-o.
g Shantar.
81 beg your pardon" said, steppins
away from the canoe.
She did not wear the covert coat OF
the morning, but red knit jacket, but
toned tight about her. She was young
with every emphasis of youth. A pair
Of dark sblue eyes examined me with
good-hamored curiosity. She was on
goodstrms with the SUM- rejoiced in
the brown Of her cheeks. 80 eloquent
Of cofnpanimship with the outdoor
world-a certificate indeed of the IA.
vor Of Heaven. Show me, In October,
Q girl with face of tan, whose hands
have piled Q paddle or driven a golf.
ball on cast a sy beneath the blue
arches Of summer. and I Will suffer
her scorn In JOY. She may vote me
dull and fefute my wisest word with
laughter, for hefs are the privileges Of
the sisterhood of Diana; and that soft
bronze, those daring fugitive irecklea
beneath her eyes, link her to times
when Pan whistled upon his reed and
al the days were along.
Her rubber-soled outing shoes had
made possible her silent approach. and
The enjoyed. Iewas sure, my discom.
future at being taheu unaEares.
] had snatched OF my cap and stood
waiting. beside the canoe. feeling. |
nsgt admit . title guilty Gset beiaa
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01
The Girl and the Canoe.
9S~,i1PTEn, w.

The Girl and the Canoe.
Bates did not refer to his encounter
with the caretaker, and l resolved 10
keep my knowledge Of it to myself. I
always prefer to let rascal hang him
self, and here was case, reasoned,
where, if Bates was disloyal to the
duties Pickering had imposed upon
him. the fact of his perfidy was bound
to dIscloSeitself eventually. CHANGING
around at him when he was off guard
l surprised look Of utter detection
upon his face as he stood with folded
arms behind my chair.
He flushed and started, then put his
hand to his forehead, where a strip OF
plaster covered his wound
II met with a slight accident this
morning. Mr.. Glenarm. The hickory's
very tough, sir. A piece Of wood few
up and struck me-"
TOO bad!" / said with sympathy.
You'd better rest a bit this after
noon" $50
Thank you, sir; but it's only Q
small matter,-oniy, you might think
the cut a triae disfguring."
He struck a match for my cigarette,
and l left without looking at him
again. But as I crossed the threshold
Of, the library l formulated this note:
Bates is liar, for one thing, and .
person with active enemies for an
other; watch him."
All things considered the day was
passing well enough. I picked up q
book, threw myself on comfortable
divan to smoke and reflect before con-
dnuing my explorations. AS | lay
there, Bates brought me a telegram, q
reply to my message to Pickering. It
read:
Yours announcing arrival received
and fled" o.
1t was certainly a queer business,
my errand to Genarm. lay for a
, couple Of hours dreaming, and counted
the candles in the great crystal chan
delier until my eyes ached. Then !
took my cap and was soon tramping
toward the lake.
There We're several small boats and
naphtha launch in the boat-house.
dropped "a canoe into the water and
padded off toward the summer colony,
whose gables and red roofs were plain
ly visible from the boat-house.
Q / landed and roamed idly over leaf
stfewn walks past nearly a hundred
cottages to whose windows and
verapdas the winter blinds gave a
drearg and ainhospitable air. There
was, at one point, a casino whose
broad veranda hung over the edge Of
the lake, While beneath, on the water
side, was boat-house.
walked back to the wharf. where |
had feft my canoe, and was about to
step into it when | saw, rocking at a
siRilar landing place near by, another
slight craft Of the same type as my
own, but painted dark maroon. | was
, sure the canoe had not been there
when l landed. Possibly it belonged
to Morgan the caretaker! walked
over and examined it. l even lifted it
slightly to test its weight. The pad.
die lay on the dock beside me and It
too, | weighed critically, deciding that
1t wss a trife light for my own taste.
"Please-if you don't mind"
turned. to stand face to face With
the gisl in the red tam-o-shanter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01
Great
Relief.

During that trying period in
which women so often suffer
from nervousness, 'backache,
sick headache, or other pains,
there is nothing that can equal
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills.
They stop the pains, soothe the
nerves, and give to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01

Statesmen wanted to look after
our interest in Barton and ad-
iacent counties. Salary or com.
mission. Address The Harvey
Oil Co.. Cleveland, u.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01

Misses Lena and Yula ..Tindal.
Of HoisiDgton were visiting
friends in this city over Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01

FOR SALE-CheaD. the north
half and the south west quarter Of
section seventeen, township nine
teen, range twelve west, being
located in Barton county, as good
as there is. Address, q. H.
Hulme, Great Bend. Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01

The Sugar Beet Association has
an opportunity already to con-
tract for the sale Of 200 tons Of
beets, at A per ton...tops and all.
But they'll do. better than that.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-03-01
(ro BE coNTINUED)

Choice alfalfa seed for sale. r.
Taylor, Great Bend.