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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
A Bright Young School Teacher.

The school at Highview, District
No. IS, closed Friday, Jan. 81, 1908
with appropriate exercises. Miss Ar.
bye Brown, our teacher, than whom n
better can be found in the county
has been with us for two terms, and
she has executed her work to the en-
tire satisfaction of all. We regret
very much that she could not be pre-
vailed on to accept another term
She now goes to the State Normal
at Bowling Green to better equip her
self for the duties of teaching.
We heartily commend her to the dis
trict that secures her services next
year as one who will spare no en-
ergy to make her school success,
A Patron.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
FRIEDALAND.

Feb g. The young folks of this
neighborhood report a nice time at
the pound supper at Uncle Jim Smiths
last Saturday night.
Mr. Elmore Ashley, of Taffy neigh
borhood, was visiting relatives in
this community Saturday and Sunday
and probably had some other business,
Cant always tell about a widower.
Mrs. Harry Hoover, who had an
operation two weeks ago for cancer,
is improving fast at this writing.
L. S. Hoover has been quite sick
for the past week, but is better at
this writing.
f. NJ. Hoover and Master Clar-
ence have been on the sick list, but
are able to be up again.
Hoover Brothers want a good black
smith at this place.
Mr.. jim Wilson, of Shreve neighbor-
hood, was visiting relatives in this
section Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. II. d. Burch says the Olaton
boys surely think well of him as
some one of them comes to see him
every Sunday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
RARTFORD, ky, WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY 5, 19Os

borhood, have been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. G. e. Hoover, of Clear Run.
a weekly prayer meeting will begin
at Clear Run Baptist church Thurs
day night.
The WOodmen of the World and A.
S. Of f. people of Clear Run, are con-
templating finishing their hall over
Clear Run Baptist church.
MIR. w. +. Hoagland was stricken
Saturday with a very serious trouble
with his back and is no better yet.
Mr.. Loney Taylor closed his school
at Clear Run Friday with a nice eX-
hibition and good music by the string
band The band was composed of
Messrs. J. II. Feemster, Tom Murray,
Ira Funk and Mrs. c. h. Hoover.
A nice dinner was served and every
body enjoyed themselves.
Mr. Haslip, of Deanfield, has rented
and moved on to the farm of w. w.
Park, of Clear Run neighborhood.
Uncle Nick Murray, of Clear Run,
has been quite i'll of pneumonia for
the past few days.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
Thaw Not Guilty Of Murder, but Insane

The jury in the case of Harry
X. Thaw, after twenty-five hours of
dellberntion, returned a verdict of not
guilty "by reason of insanity at the
time the fatal shots were fired" At
ter the jury made its report Justice
Bowling ordered Thaw to be commit
ted to the Matteawan Asylum for the
Criminal Insane until such time as
he can convince the State Lunacy
Commission that his being at large
will not endanger the public safety.
The defendant, after vain effort to
induce his lawyers to sue on writ
of habeas corpus, was taken to the
asylum.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
SAY MINE IS UNSAFE
In INDUCTION Proceedings
Brought
AGAINST M'HENRY COAL CO.
Inspector Says II is Not
Equipped Properly For
Air and EgreSS.
The owensboro Messenger saws:

The greensboro Messenger says:
Injunction proceedings to restrain
the MclIenry Coal company from OPP
Grating its mines at McHenry, Ohio
county, were instituted in the Da-
viess Circuit Court by Common
wealth's Attorney Ben d. Ringo
Thursday. It is sought to prevent
the company from operating its
mines until such a time as certain
enumerated defects are remedied and
the mine rendered safe and whole
some.
The suit was instituted under the
direction Of A. ]. Doss, assistant to
State Mine Inspector c. n. Norwood.
Mr.. Doss inspected the mine on jan
uary 2. He says that the mine is
one of the oldest in that section.
having been opened probably more
than fort" years ago, and that by
reason of it's Anticipated construc-
ton and not having been kept up to
the standard of modern mine con-
struction, it has become unsafe, Is
not properly ventilated and that
there is no safe cans of egress
by which the men employed in the
mine could escape in event of an
accident.
The law provides that the inspec-
or, If he finds the condition of a
mine otherwise than the health and
safety of the men employed would
require, must give the operators no.
tice to remedy the defects, and heavy
fines are provided for failure to
comply. Further provision is made
that, if, after twenty days have
elapsed without the defects being
cured, the state may, through the
Commonwealth Attorney and the at
torney for the county in which the
mine is located, proceed in any cir
cult court by writ of injunction to
restrain the owners from operating
the mine until such time as the de-
fects are remedied and the mine
made safe and wholesome.
Mr. boss came to greensboro
Thursday and conferred with Com
monwealth's Attorney Ringo. He
stated that he had given notice to the
owners of the McHenry mines on Jam
uary 7 aud that the defects have not
been cured. Under his direction, Mr..
Ringo prepared a petition setting
out the facts previously stated, and
asking for an injunction. The case
will be heard by Judge Birkhead on
Saturday, February {.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
State Farmers Institute Date Changed.

the date for the beginning of the
state farmers institute TO be held
at Frankfort was changed from Feb
ruary 4 to February is, continuing
through February 90 NJ. C. Rankin,
commissioner of agriculture, says that
the reason for changing the dates is
thatth e department believes with the
present conditions existing in the leg
islature, it will be impossible to pro-
cure practical results in the way OF
legislation pertaining to the farming
interests CT the state at an earlier
date.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
A Big Deal.

The Masonic fraternity of our city
have been making effort after effort
to secure a new hall which is so much
needed, and on last Monday night
they voted to purchase the store house
and lot, now owned by Carson G. Co.,
and for which they are to pay $1,000.
They appointed w. H. Moore com
mittee to invite the X. of p. lodge
to unite with them and take a half-in-
terest in the property.
Mr.. Henry Carson will take a five
year lease on the first floor ironing
on Main street and the room above
him will be used for lodge hall
Carson & Co. win give possession
in about 60 days, when the necessary
work will be done to make the build
ing suitable for lodge purposes. The
property is well worth the money and
the Masons are to be congratulated.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

"Health Coffee" is really the clos
est coffee imitation ever yet pro-
duced. This, the finest coffee sub
stitute ever made, has recently been
produced by DR.. Shoop, of Racine
Wis. Not a grain of real coffee in it
either. Health coffee is made from
pure toasted cereals, with malt
nuts, etc. Really it would fool an eX-
pert--who might drink it for coffee.
No twenty or thirty minutes boiling.
Made in a minute" says the doctor.
Gross Williams. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
Died at the Ace Of l04.

Shelbyville, KY, Jan. S1.-Mrs.J en-
nings, widow of the late Joshua Jen-
nings, died near Veechdale to-day,
aged 1O4. The infirmities of age
stopped the life processes, the old lady
never having been seriously i'll in her
long life.
She remembered events of the early
history of the State and the Nation
and declared that politics was degen-
Grating and that another Henry Clay
could not be produced.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain's Pain
Balm when you have rheumatism?
We feel sure that the result will be
prompt and satisfactory. One appli-
cation relieves the pain, and many
have been permanently cured by its
use. Pain Balm is liniment and
is applied externally TO the affected
parts. 20 and so cent sizes. For
sale by q. Wayne Griffin & Bro,
Hartford m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
jacksonville Girl Suicides.

jacksonville, Ky, Jan, 3E-Miss
Ethel Shanks committed suicide here
by shooting herself in the breast with
a 3S-caliber Colts pistol at bedtime.
Miss Shanks was a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Jack Shanks and committed
the deed just before retiring last
night. She was talented musician.
The cause is due to brooding over the
drowning Of her brother two years
ago. s
A weak stomach means weak stom-
ach nerves, always. And this is also
true of the Heart and Kidneys. It's
pity that sick ones continue to
drug the stomach or stimulate the
heart and kidneys. The weak nerves,
not the organs themselves, need this
help. This explains why DR.. Shops
Restorative has, and is promptly
helping So many sick ones. 1t goes
direct to the cause of these diseases.
Test this vital truth, and see. All
dealers m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
CENTERTOWN.

Feb. g. Rev. Love filled his regular
appointment here Sunday.
Mr.. B. j. Mckinney who has been
sick for several days, is improv-
ing.
Mir. c. KCwe, of Benton, KY, is
visiting relatives at this place.
Mrs. Laura Greenwood is building
an addition to her home.
Mr.. j. NJ. Bishop, of Corbin, KY,
is visiting his son, A. NJ. Bishop, Of
this place.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
A Card.

This is to certify that all drug
gists are authorized to refund your
money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails
to cure your cough or cold 1t stops
the cough, heals the lungs and pre-
vents serious results from a cold
Cures la grippe cough and prevents
pneumonia and consumption. Con-
tains no opiates The genuine is
in a yellow package. Refuse substi-
tutes. ]. Fl. Williams. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

No need to fear coughs and colds
this year as you can obtain Bees Lax
alive Cough Syrup now from your
dealer. This is good news to mothers
who fear Group and whooping cough.
1t is a gentle laxative that expells the
poison from the system in the natural
way. Cuts the phlegm and clears the
head. Guaranteed. Sold by z. Wayne
Griffin & Bro diff
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

ion of these corporations and the imi-
tation Of their stock and bond issues
under some proper public official"
: = :
Immediate re-enactment of the EN-
ployers' liability law is urged, as
is compensation by the Government
to all employees injured in its SER
vic. The same principle should apply
to all private employers. says the
President
:. = :
Concerning the injunctions in la
bor cases the President says:
Gwen though it were possible, |
would consider it most unwise to
abolish the use of the process of
injunction. But Judges should use
it cautiously and at the same time
fearlessly."
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
Can't do Without Il.

Herrin, ILL.,, Jan. 31.-Editors Her.
aid, Hartford, Ky.--Please find en-
closed one dollar for my subscription
to your valuable paper. l can't dc
without it, for l have been taking
it for twenty-five years and aim to
continue taking it from an old Ken
lucky Democrat, U. NJ. Everly
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
Notice.

BY the written consent of all its
stockholders the Peerless Printing Co..
has consolidated with the Owensboro
Printing Co., of greensboro, KY, and
hereby gives notice that its affairs are
being closed up and the Corporation
terminated according to law.
This Jan. Sth, 1908.
The Peerless Printing Co.,
5ti BY w. d. FAINT, Sec'y.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
A FIOurishine Church.

Pastor Rev. B. F. Jenkins closed
one of the greatest meetings in the
history of the West Point Baptist
Church Sunday, January 26. There
were 10 professions of faith and 20
additions to the church. Never was
the church 50 thoroughly wrought up
as during these meetings. A bright
future lies before this old church.
Her Sunday School observed Foreign
Mission day last Sunday and the Of
ferings that day amounted to $2655.
The Sunday School and church pre-
scented to their Superintendent, L.W.
Tichenor, handsome gold watch and
chain of which he is justly proud
May the blessings of God rest on
all that contributed to these valua-
bic gift. l.. w. Tichenor, Supt
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
TAFFY.

Feb. J.--I.ev. r. Z. Fuqua, of the
Whitesville neighborhood, has moved
into the Clear Run neighborhood, and
filled his regular appointment at Clear
Run Bartist Church Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Bertha Chinn and little son,
Johnny Everitt, of Beaver Dam neigh
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
What to Do When Bilious.

The right thing to do when you
feel bilious is to take a dose of
Chamberlain sStomach and Liver Tab
lets. They will cleanse the stomach
and regulate the liver and bowels.
Try it. Price. % cents Samples
free at z. Wayne Griffin & Bros,
drug store, m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
Town Taxes Due.

The tax recently levied by the City
Council of Hartford is now due and
I am ready to collect same Please
do not neglect the matter, but gel
ready to pay on first request.
S. H. Seibert,
3t4 Marshal.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05
Valuable Remedy for Colds and Group.

w. w. Gray, an attorney at Wen
atchee, Wash, says: Il have used
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my
family for colds and Group with good
results. aim to always keep this
remedy in the house." Sold by n
Wayne Griffin G. Bro. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

\ 1T Is difficult to suggest any leg
isIation that would give greater con-
fidence to the public and investors
than wise public utilities bill. The
time has come for the strict supervis-
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

'The Federal Government should
forbid the use of the mails. telegraph
and telephone wires for mere gamb-
ling in stocks and futures, just as 1t
does in lottery transactions"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

Just as the blackmailer and bride
giver stand on the same evil eminence
of infamy, so the man who makes an
enormous fortune by corrupting Leg
islatures and municipalities and fleec-
ing his stockholders and the public
stands Oh the same moral level with
the creatures who fatten on the blood
5money of the gambling house and the
saloon"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

'rhe laws must in the future be
administered as they are now being
administered, so that the Department
of Justice may continue to be what it
is-the Department Of Justice, where,
SO far as our ability permits, justice
is metered out with an even hand to
great and small, rich and poor, weak
and strong"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

"The keynote Of all attacks upon
Sthe efforts to secure honesty in bust
ness and in politics is well expressed
in brazen protests against any eff
fort TO; the moral regeneration OF
the business world"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-02-05

1T Il especially necessary to Sc
cure to the representatives of the
Federal Government full power to
deal with the great corporations en-
gagged in interstate commerce, and,
above all, with great interstate car
riers."
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28

this particular lady. the Honorable
Agatha | feel that there would be no
trouble about her learning to love mel"
Vincent has few really serious faults.
but don't attempt to deny that he is
conceited.
The trouble Is" he said. they're
all SO attractive / could love one as
well as another. wish. though,
could Just naturally fall in love with
one OF them. and ia propose to her on
the last day and take my chances.
Who knows7 I'm sometimes lucky.
might win the prize,''
so you might said, but as Il is.
We haven't even discovered the heir
ess as yet"
And | can't fall in love with any
OF EN-" finished Vincent. because
I'm madly in love with the whole six,
and there you are," and he shook his
head hopelessly. Come, let's to bed. "
he added.
Not Just yet. Freddy" I said. |
never call him that, as have before
stated, but his hair was all rumplcd
up and his face flushed and felt
warm toward him because he was so
dense. Surely with rival As unob
serving as he Is" thought. Il am not
heavily handicapped" For had made
up my mind that Agatha Third was in.
deed the real and only Agatha. That
involuntary rising Of hers was proof
positive
Il say. Vincent" | called after him
was that master stroke Of yours
giving the toast that way7 Did you
intend to try to surprise one Of them
into betraying herself?"
Vincent laughed sleepily.
Good old Archibald" he drawled
you're always looking for master
strokes. but pom my honor I never
thought OF such thing And might
have known that he wouldn't.
Left to myself, was thinking out
my plan Of campaign as regarded
Agatha Third when a slight noise In
the back OF the room attracted my
attention. looked up. startled, for II
was late. and the large. dimly lighted
drawing room was rather an eerie
place, and saw over the back Of my
chair the slight form Of the secretary
| approaching. Her hair was ~ neat
as usual and her dress was the same
simple gray gown she wore when
had seen her FIRST.
| 4 beg your pardon, Mr.. Terhune.
she said. tlmidly, yet without hesita
ton. am sorry to disturb you. but
| would you have the goodness to give
| me little OF your timer"
Certainly replied. rising
though the hour 10 late. Wont you
be seated? and / found her a chair
The secretary leaned back against |,
and folded her hands.
Il shall be quick" she said; but
want to ask you something" She
spoke in low voice, but with perfect
composure. though she never lifted her
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28
SYNOPSIS.


CHAPTER Lord wiifred Vincent
and Archibald Terhune are introduced at
the opening Of the story. in England. the
latter relating the tale. The pair on an
outing miss their train and seeking rec
reation meet 'the Honorable Agatha
wyckhoff," whose hand Is much sought
after. because OF her wealth. On visiting
the wyckhor castle they are introduced
to two other girls. both known IS Agatha
wyckhoff.
CHAPTER Hat dinner three other
Agatha Wyckhoffs are introduced and
the plot revealed. The deceased step
father. In an eccentric moment, made his
will so that the real Agatha. hefress to
his fortune and the castle at Wye, Eng
land, might wed her sflnity. Thus Mrs,
Armistead, chaperon, was in duty bound
to keep the real Agatha's identity I'M
known and suitors were invited to try
out for the hand of the heiress. An at
tempt BY Terhuns to gather cisw from
the chaperon falls.
CHAPTER .Ir.--Terhune finds ola cooks
containing picture OF former Baroness
wyckhof. which Ii exactly like Agatha
Sixth, whom he 10 counting Vincent en-
tertsins them all and while riding with
Agatha Fifth she confesses her love for
him and also that she IL the real heir
ess. He spu-ns her proposal.
CHAPTER Iv.-Many clsws to Identity
OF the real Agatha prove fruitless.
Agatha Fifth later eonfessing she is not
the heiress.
How keen you are,v he said; "and
tell ron what II Is. Arch'bald"--vin
cent always calls me "Ach bald" with
the az left out and the emphasis "a
bald" when he's particularly affec.
donate or sleepy; he was the latter
Just now--"I'm just a. keen about
marrying this heiress az you are; the
only difference 10 that insist upon 10
ing in love with her into the bargain.
and you don't For I'm hard up, fear
fully hard up, you know, and the GOV.
errors SO awfully good, hate TO ask
him for another's months allowance
just now. I'm way behind as 1t Is.
and owe Jack Gordon for that prize
polo pony OF his. offered him G100
for her the day of the birmingham
games and he sold her to me on the
spot. Jacks as hard up as I am
poor fellow. And then, you know. it's
all perfectly fair. II we only had the
time, that's all. It's pretty quick work
to expect q man to find out the heiress,
learn to love her and teach her to love
him, all In six weeks, and propose on
the last day Of
But that's just It," I interrupted
you're not expected to md out the
kAS 81
Fletcher Boyd wanted to prevent
when he made the will"
Nevertheless. you yourself mean
- ind out first, don't you, Arch?" was
Vincent's facetious response.
was Disguised and made no an.
swer.
"Of course" he went on, Il wouldn't
propose to any girl didn't love, but
Id Hike the chance to learn to love
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-08-28
ORDER or PUBLICATION.
The state Of West virginis.

The State Of West yirginis.
At rules held in toe Clerks office o. the Cire4 II
Court Of Berkeley County, the ard day Of August
looS.
John NJ. Miller. plaintiff.
In chancsry.
Isabelle Hoffman, aun'r. Of .. l.. N sinsa deo'2
Isabella Aoa an in hen avn right, NJ g Hoffman.
L G. Hoffman j. q Hoffman, r. M HoIaaas, K
4. Hoffman. Lettie r. Hoffman. "a defmaa F-u
bah Hoffman, FaasIe b Hoffman Miller, Anase &,
Holman Carter, W. W. Carser. hsr husband. and
Stella Hoffman, an infaat
Ihei object of the assve snit IS that she
Of Isabel a Hoffman admx. OF y. l.. Hoffman may
- taken and settled; that aceosnt 81 VI sts
sests and liabilities If said r. l. Hsanan's estate
say be takea and their priorites ascestaiaea xsd
determined; that the amsunt and o. tss real
estate Of said decedent may be zsaers2iasd Aad
deternined and il appearing Aida vii slac IN
tAis suit. that the said defendant Al. ~. Holman
Beslah Hoffman, Annie Il. Hoffman Czitsr Sad
W. w. Carter sre non-resdeots Of tins Stats tney
are hereby required 70 appear the said HisYk 8
onhee, within enc month iTem the 18th. eay Of a ig
Bos lthe date OF the FIRST publication hsrest}, aad
do what's necessary to protect their interests in
his matter.
Il. Dew GeYhsrdt Clerk.
Noli & Emmert Attorneys for Plaintiff.