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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

Once again as Il his gloaiings DER
human misery could never be stated.
has the grim reaper paused in his
sorrow-dispensing mission TO nov
down a life, as pure as the buds That
we're left to bloom upon her grave.
Again have the pearly gates been
opened and a chorus been sung to
welcome another angel In 10 the
amaranthine bowers OF persec, bliss.
Passing away is written upon the
flowers that smile in the sunshine OF
Heaven, and are watered by its tears.
We find II on every page Of natures
unfolding. bu, ere the leaf is turned.
We read another lesson, that each
has a mission to perform:
So sweet and beautiful a charac-
ter as Sadie's is not often seen. l
can scarcely imagine its perfection.
when each day surely added a leaf
to the crown OF glory which she now
wears. Mind and heart met IN her
on equal footing--a combination that
alone can give to the soul the charm
and the strength Of truth-truth Of
mind and truth OF heart. She was a
christian, and took into her chris
,ianiiy the best and brightest. Such a
character will be missed. such life.
though cut so short. cannot have
been in vain.
To these who loved her most. and
to whom she was most dear. as we'll
as the entire community, that grieves
for her loss | give the loving tribute
Of my tears and my sympathy.
The glories OF blessed immor-
tally lighted her passing away. and
because We know there is no death.
We can raise our stricken hearts 10
the God she loved aud served, know
ing that one day His mercy will re-
ceive US. Oh bereaved mother.
sisters and friends thy Father know
eth best. and severe as is this Attic
ton. It is In mercy sent. Faiths
low. sweet voice bids you see your
darling Sadie, radiantly beautiful.
an angel crowned, and hear her in
accents divinely sweet, whisper, Eye
can come unto me"
And soon the summons will come.
Then in that closing hour, when
earth shall recede amid the gloom
of dissolving sight and the light Of
Eternity shall dawn upon the be-
wildered soul. may our Maker. God.
prepare US.
S. M, w.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13
Time To Act.
Don't Wait for Fafai stages Of
ktdne ILfnesE I'r0af
on HickBds People
Experiences.
candidates

Cccaaional attacks Of backache.
irregular urination, headaches and
dizzy spells are common early symp-
toms Of kidney disorders. IT'S an
error to neglect these Ills. The at
,acks may pass off for a time but re-
turn with greater intensity. If,here
are symptoms Of dropsy--puH swell
ing below the eyes. bloating Of limbs
and ankles. or any part Of the body.
don't delay a minute. Begin taking
Doan's Kidney Pills. and keep up
the treatment until the kidneys arc
we'll. when your old time health and
vigor will return. Cures In Hick-
man prove the effectiveness OF this
great kidney remedy.
ia. Eledge. Ellison ST., Kick.
man, Ky. says at would be inn
possible for me to express my thanks
to Doan's Kidney Pills for the bene-
ht they brought me. / suffered
from pain In my back. also frequent
headaches. When being bothered
in this way. Doan's Kidney Pills
we're brought to my attention and !
procured them at Helm & Ellison's
drug store. They freed my back
from pain and stopped the headaches
In a very short time. They are GER
tainly an excellent remedy for the
purposes for which their use Is in
tended"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Milbun Co.. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name -Doan's-
and take no other.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

Mr.. John A. Mcclure. OF Hick-
man. who has been in the city for
several days IN the interest Of the
Farmers Institute to be held in this
city Friday and Saturday Of next
week. went to Marion yesterday. He
has done some good work here.
which will no doubt result in good
attendance at the meeting next week.
Princeton (Ky.) Leader.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

W. T. Greer. of Greenfield, was
here Tuesday and Wednesday max
ing an effort to collect circumstan-
tial evidence sufficient to release
Higgins bondsmen, whom Greer
says will be broken up IL they are
compelled to pay the bond. Hig-
gins trial was to have taken place
this week. The gentleman from
Greenfield thinks that Higgins Is
dead. and in investigating the mat
ter says that his tracks we're visible
in the soft mud where he vent on
the barge but none show where he
came off. Greer offers Si00 reward
for his body-dead or alive-and
has notified the authorities below
Hickman to watch for 1t. Higgins
was about SO years old.
At any rate. the last trace OF him
was the finding OF the laudanum bot
tie on the barge; and in the lonely
watches Of the night there are two
roads he could have taken without
the world being the viser-that OF
preparing to meet his God, in silence
and retribution--or that of making a
pretense, in order to evade justice.
and seeking SUMMER cline where
he could further perpetuate his mis-
deeds.
A few OF our older readers will re-
member Riley's father, Ephriam
Higgins. who lived in Hickman about
20 years ago.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

Eat a, Williams restaurant.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13
Beautiful Women.

Plump cheeks. flushed with the soft glow
of health and = pure compile xiOn, make al 4
women beautiful. Take "A small dose OF
Onstipation aud help digest what you have
eaten. Mrs. Wm, NJ. StOud, Midlothian
Tex. writes. May 81, 1901;
We have used Herblne in our family for
eight years, aud found A. the best medicine
We ever used for constipation. bilious fever
ANA malaria sold by OowEillh Drug store
Inc. Helm a Ellison.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13
Higgins Letters Indicate SelfDestruction
Riley Higgins of Greenfield Tenn Leaves Fav1peK letters
Laudanum Bottle and Other Eudences Of Suicide IN THIS
CITY, Saturday Mgh. Body Supposed 70 Be IN RfVer.
Dragging Riber Fails 10 Locate Body

the sake Of those children and hate
TO leave them as young as they are.
but Il seems that ! can't stay with
them and | had rather be dead than
to stay away from them. But there
is one thing | want you to remember
and that is there never was a person
that loved his children any better
than | do mine but the future looks
too dark for me and had rather be
dead than alive. Kiss those sweet
children for me and tell them that
papa loves them. and | ALWAYS loved
you but il seems that you never
could love me as you ought to, and
never could realize what you we're
bringing me to. But l will forgive
you for everything. but ! want to
ask you one more time to try and
raise my children right and see that
they are cared for, for they are
all / have wanted to live for for the
las, FIVE or six years.
"Would write more but II is get
ting late. You nsed not tell unless
you want to the cause OF my death.
Will send you what little money l
have by Taylor. From your hus-
band and one who loves all.-RI-
LEY"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

John Williams. Fulton negro.
was arrested at that place Saturday
night on charge Of counierieiting.
II is said that bad dollars have been
in circulation in Fulton for several
months. but the officers we're unable
to locate their source until Williams
was caught up with. The negro
was taken TO Paducah for trial.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

u have had this matter on my mind for
years, and believe itls the only way 30 enc
my trouble. GO over To the barge wher'
we were yesterday. Goodbye. n. a."
Such was the text of a note left
by Riley Higgins at the home Of
"Charity" Dockin. in West Hick.
man, Saturday night. between | O.
clock and Sunday morning. The
note was left together with four 9th.
ers addressed to different persons,
On the barge (which lay just below
the stave MILL mentioned in the note
was found a bottle still containing a
small quantity Of laudanum. Under
the bottle was small slip Of paper
on which was written "Riley HiR-
gins"
The letters left by Higgins bear
the import Of premeditated suicide ;
that after taking the poison. he jump
ed into the river. Whether or not
he committed suicide is question
Of doubt by many; and under the
circumstances one is justified in be-
lieving either way. Sunday after
noon, w. H. Higgins and Dave Pear
sou. both Of this city, dragged the
river with grab-hooks, but failed to
find any trace Of a body.
If the relatives Of Higgins. at this
place, are correctly informed, he was
in trouble. 1t is said that he was
under 500 bond. charged with
seducing l6-year-old girl at Green
field, Tenn. his home, where he has
a wife and four children; and that
he was in the meshes of the law for
boot-legging, etc.
Higgins came to Hickman last
Thursday, accompanied by his IA
year-old nephew-prssumably on a
visit. The boy said he did not know
that Higgins had lett the house un-
til next morning when he found the
note.
Following is a copy of the letter
to his wife. Mrs. Ode
swell, Ode, l was aiming to
write you a long letter today but
was too near heartbroken. Ole, /
have been warning you OF this trou-
BILE for the last five years but you
have paid no attention to what l
would say. ! don't wish you would
make known the cause of this trou-
bic but you know what caused it. I
don't want you to think it was the
they have against me
for l know they can't bother me for
either one of them and l never have
dreaded them at all. So always
love and teach those sweet children
to obey you and try to raise them
right. / would not have lived as
long as | have if it had not been for
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

Ed. G. E. Holt. an evangelist.
will begin a protracted meeting at
Poplar Grove. Sunday. Aug. 10th.
Ed. Hollis an eloquent speaker and
his sermons are sure to be interest
ing and instructive.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13
More new walks.

Order the Courier today.
Cold soda at Bettersworth & Pra-
theirs.
Fred PASCAL was here from Full
ton Monday.
]. c. Ellison has been on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. J. W. White is visiting in
New Madrid, No.
E.v-r Krisp Cakes and Crackers
at c. H. Moore's.
DR.. R. H. Read, Of Fulton, has
purchased new auto.
Get the habit-of trading at Bet
tersworth & Prather's.
FOR SALE.-Old papers at this
ofhce-lSc a hundred.
Pure Canadian Sap Maple Syrup.
&C. II. Moore, Tel. No. a.
Robt. Helm, Of Helm, Miss, is
home on visit to home folks.
Read the "Seventh Person" in
this issue-page 8. It's winner.
Chas. Travis made business trip
to Lexington, KY, first of the week.
The Courier and the weekly Com
mercial-Appeal one year for SIPS.
FOR SALE-Good Timothy Hay,
Sc a ton in rick. J.. P. Thomas,
Route 4. 6-4tc
Crushed Oyster Shells, Grit,
Wheat, Chops, Purina Chick feed
at c. H. Moore's.
Try Threkeld's Eating House
next time. If you are hungry you
will be taken care of.
Mrs. Bette Travis and daughter,
Miss Matte, are spending few days
with Union City friends.
Paul Blakemore returned Tues
day from an extended trip in Florida
and other southern points.
Tetleys Tea at Moore's. When
the best tea costs less than a half
cent cup why not have it1
We have the swellest line of
samples IN town of fall and winter
clothing Over Rice's store.
Mrs. Wheeler and little daughter
have returned TO Union City, after a
visit to Mrs. Harry Threlkeld.
The only trouble about "Square
Deal Wire" is that it lasts too long.
The Farmers Hardware Co., sells
il.
Threlkeld & Schmidt is the name
of new firm in town. Pressing,
cleaning and alterations in ladies
and gents clothing.
II you get sample copy Of the
Courier, il is an invitation to sub
scribe. The Courier and CONNER
cial-Appeal a year for Sl.2s.
E. F. Davis and family have re-
turned from Martin, Tenn, where
Mr.. Davis has been running livery
stable. They will come back.
FOR SALE, The Henderson lots
on the corner opposite the Courier
Office. A splendid site for a bust
ness building. Lots are about 60x9O
feet. II you are interested in the
purchase OF good piece Of proper
ty, inquire at this Office.
Capt. Tom Faudree, manager Of
the Huntingdon-St. Louis Tow-boai
Co.. at Cairo. was here last week to
see about the barge Of lumber that
was sunk four miles below town. by
the Mariner.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13
Don't be Blue

and lose all Interest when help Il within
reach. iierbine will make that liver per-
form its duties properly, J. n. Vaughn nlla
Ala, writes;
Being n constant suffer from conntlrsn
ton aud "A disordered liver. / have found
hefhine 10 be- the best medicine Tor these
stnntly. I believe u 10 BE- the bent ncdi-
cline OF ~ Kind, and I wish all sufferers
from these troubles tho know the good
lierbine has done. sold hy towrillN
Drug Store Inc. Helm a Ellison
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

Quite a number from here attend
ed the w. o. w. Barbecue a, Mud
Greek wednesday-especially the
candidates.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13
HICKMAN !
Hickman, Ken

No. 38-Fine 44O aa Y,
In Mississippi county Y
sets OF houses on W \
other improvement. u
cleared. rest in iimD' ~. y
tected by the new 49, "a
Owner Is cutting i've sI
on this place each ys '.,'|
ton and corn nov si10'..7
YOU an idea Of It's l'',
readily for 81. 81 , ~
very reasonable. Nv"
Realty Co. j
II you use a Pul' % A
coffee you can ge' ~ a. al
from c. II. Moore I"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

A. M. Tyler, wife and son are
spending few days at Battle Creek.
Mich.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-08-13

Cascade Flour. II you haven't
tried il yet you haven't had the
best. Call No. &C. II. Moore.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15

Big 75c value. now 25c.
Cutler Bros. Co., SO Main street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15
PURE FOOD LAW
WORKS OUT WELL
State Chemist Declares That
Utah Leads Many States in
Standards of Excellence.
SCORE FOR SHORT WEIGHTS
SAYS CONSUMER GETS WORST
OF 1T ON BUTTER ESPECIALLY.

I'm my opinion says Herman
Harms state chemist, in his report to
the governor, short weight and short
measurement are (the dealer) equally
guilty of adulteration. In the matter
of short weight the consumer loses from
5 to as high as % per cent. This is
notably true in butter, breakfast foods,
flour and canned goods, olive oil. ex-
tracts and the like. A purchased pays
for full-weight measure and he is GER
tainly entitled TO what he pays for
Mr.. Harms is of the opinion, further
more. that Utah is all right in the way
of observing the law relative to pure
food. He says the public is not yet
quite educated up to the degree of per-
lection desired, but that the work of
education is constantly going on. He
says the dealers are eager to comply
with the requirements of the law and
that the national pure food law has had
a wonderful effect for good. He says
that substitutes. such as cotton seed oil
for olive OIL corn syrup for maple syrup
and the various limitations with color
ings for tomato catsup are no longer
possible.
In more than thousand analyses Mr..
Harms finds that the percentage of
adulteration ranges only between 3 and
I per cent Mr. Harms says the news
papers have been a powerful factor in
bringing about the better conditions
They have exerted a powerful in
fiuence upon the individual, manufac-
turer and retailer" he says. Misbrand-
ing. he asserts, is often the fault of
misunderstanding, and a stricter OBJ
servance of the rule applying to preser-
vatives is urged.
THE conditions of food in this state
compare favorably. generally speaking ~
declares Mr.. Harms with those of
any other state in the union. and are
superior to many states. This has not
only been my personal. observation, but
as we'll it is expressed in the statements
of United States and other state Of
ficials. 1t is a well known fact that
most men can be led farther than they
can be driven, and in securing the good
Will and cooperation of our retailers
and manufacturers. no doubt. a good
deal more good has been accomplished
in the food way than could have been
obtained by logging and legal methods.
In other words, it is better to educate
than to prosecute
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15
TRIAL OF NIGHT RIDERS.
Requests of Both Prosecution and
Defense Denied.

Union City, Tenn. Dec. 1.-THE trial of
eight alleged night riders, on a charge
of murder, began this afternoon.
Immediately after the men were brought
into court the prosecution formally re-
uuested that the court instead of the
sheriff, as is usual, select the venire- The
defense insisted that the indictments re-
turned at the October term of court.
charging an offense of less serious ma
ture. be first disposed of and that the
sheriff be permitted to select the panel.
Judge Jones decided adversely TO both
requests Then the defense announced il
was ready for trial. but, because of the
ruling of the court, under protest
Judge Jones announced that he would
summon 300 men to be present Monday
when the work of selecting the jury will
begin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15
buy
MEHESY
FURS
SPECIAL SALE. 1874 Main ST.
SPECIAL SALE. 1874 Main St.

and company is one that made Nat Good
win his first real success. "A Gold
Mine" the piece, is giving first-class sat
isfaction and will be at the Colonial for
tie balance OF the week
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

should be an amusing occupation for any-
body. including the iookers-on. The proc
ess of spending a million in order to win
seven millions furnishes the basis for the
comedy of "Brewster's Millions" which
began a return engagement at the Salt
Lake theatre last evening
The play has established a reputation
as clear. sparkling and entertaining
comedy, which is perhaps across the
border line of farce. Great interest is
added through the fact that the principal
feminine role is played by Miss June
Mathis. young Salt Lake girl. whose
steady progress on the stage is being
watched with great interest by a large
number of local friends
Miss Mathis Interpretation of the part
of Peggy. who finally marries the spec
tacular spendthrift, shows that she has
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15

1.-The Devil" with Willis Hall in the
title role, will be the bill at the Grand
all week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15
Picture Framing.
BOYS Yoke Laced Sweaters.

CO. 80 E. LIST South
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15

a strong foundation of temperament .
and that she is working hard. With this
combination. she is justified in looking
forward to great things. 1t is an ingenue
part she has. but she plays il with con-
siderable strength, and every movement
she makes has meaning. She has the
faculty of making a slight motion of the
hand or a jerk of the head or grimace
or a movement of the eyebrows tell a
story, and that faculty spells success on
the stage. The only criticism which
might be made % her performance was
that her voice did not appear natural
or at its best. While with some modula-
tons il was sweet and fun of sympathy
at other times there was a nervousness
which was almost repellant. On the
whole. however, Miss Mathis shows an
unusual amount of talent. She is young
and possessed of magnetism, and i'm
presses one strongly with the fact that
she is a genuine actress Hard work and
experience should make her famous. This
is not said in any spirit of local pride
but in an effort to secure a judicial per-
spective of her work.
Robert ODER. as Brewster. carried out
the principal masculine role satisfactorily.
Practically all the rest of the cast were
Law figures, so far as the plot and the
opportunities for acting were concerned.
Some were pretty good. and some were
pasSable. while none was really bad.
The play will remain through Wednes-
day evening aud anybody who likes re-
freshing humor which appeals to the in
tellect and is not interpreted by slap
stick methods, will find II well worth
while.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15
To the Public.

This is to notify the public that Da-
vii Nelson. formerly driver No 2, is
no longer in our employ. and is not
authorized to do any further business
for this establishment
CHICAGO CLEANING CO.,
81 Postoffice Place.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15

Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds that
may develop into pneumonia over night
are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and
Tar. as il soothes inf1amed membranes,
heals the lungs, and expels the cold
from the system. F. ]. Hill Drug Co.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15

The attraction offered by willard Macl
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15
What Is Cleanliness.
Holiday Rates

December IS. 10 "a. IS. 81 and January
1st- Via Oregon Short Line. Limit
January 4th. See agents for further
particulars.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15

The four active pickanlnnieS used by
Miss Amy Stanley, ia her singing and
dancing melange. which is known in Eu-
ropean music halls as The Girl with the
Picks" are said to have been especially
carefully selected and are the most re-
markabIe little brownies on the stag.
Upon one occasion Adeline Genee. the
noted English dancer. used them in bal
let at the Empire theatre, and at an
other time they appeared with the famous
Partisan chanteuse. Mile. Fougere. Miss
Stanley's act was much more pleasing
than on the opening night. Sunday
night, owing to mixup in the orchestra.
the music was not played correctly, and
the act dragged. Miss Stanley also was
affected by the altitude. This and eight
other acts make up this weeks bill. Hope
Booth, who plays The Little Blond
Lady" was taken ill last evening. and
her act. instead of being the first on the
program. came after the final pictures
when Miss Booth was able to go on.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15

The first performance of George AIDES
successful comedy, Just Out of College
will be given at the Salt Lake theatre
on Thursday evening. According to re-
port this latest work of the famous au-
thor is a worthy successor to THE Col
lege Widow" which has delighted the
theatre-goers of this city. Several song
hits are introduced with a chorus OF
pretty girls and a college boy quartette.
matinee at popular prices will be given
on Saturday The sale of seats begins
today.
The attraction offered hv Willard Mack
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-15

The cameraphone at the New Lyric
continues to draw good crowds, and with
Miss Alice Lloyd as headliner this week
unusual business is noted. Miss Lloyd
sings several new songs that are hits.
The other numbers on the program are
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-04-17
District Conference.

The district conference of the Harrison district of the M. E. church, South will be held at the Methodist church in this city from May 7th to 10th. About sixty ministers and delegates will be in attendanc.
 The district includes Baxter, Marion, Searcy, Newton, Madi- son, Carroll and Boone counties There are eighteen pastoral charges in the district, with a membership of over four thous- and. Rev. J. J. Galloway, of Harrison, has rendered a fine service during his three years as presiding elder.
 A fine program has been ar- ranged, and the prospects are flattering for the best session in the history of the conference. Rev. J. H. O'Bryant and Rev. F. s. H. Johnston, who are well known to most of our people, will be among the visitors to the conference-North Arkansas Star.