The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-02-28
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only TO meet the growing demand
for them, but 10 economic labor.
and do the work with less help this
brings US to the first proposition that
the farm labor Of the future must Of
necessity be more skillful, and Of a
higher grade, the farmer that will
equip himself with improved modern
machinery and a better class of stock,
will encourage young men 10 equip
themselves for the preferred profes-
sion Of an agriculturist instead OF
seeking situations in our cities, from
the fact that farm life Is healthier,
freezer, more independent, and pre-
sents a wider scope for profitable
business career. AS a sequel, the
increased expenditure for improved
farm implements and skillfui labor,
will naturally bring With Il extensive
and diversified farming aud the very
best OF stock and more Of II on the
farm IL cannot be otherwise. fertili-
~ will be the feature sought and a
farm we'll stocked with stock is the
greatest factor 10 assist in bringing
this about. ARACoE.
After having been in the courts
for fourteen years, Deputy Sheriff
Goalder Johnson collected an execu-
ton Monday for S4S. The interest
on this sum. which vas also collect
ed, amounted TO SIS.
w. D. Powell aged 70 years, died
at bis home in this city Thursday
night at seven O'Clock, after a brief
illuess Of pneumonia.
Uncle Billy, as he was known,
has been living In Fulton for the past
eight years and vas prior 10 that
time, a resident Of Hickman, where
he vas born and raised. being one
OF the pioneer citizens Of this county.
Since living in Fulton. he has ma1e
for himself many firm friends, and
is we'll known here and in this sec
, ton. be is survived By a wife but
no children. mis- only son having died
some time ago.
Owing e. the inclement weather
ana extremely bad condition Of the
, the Meadows vault at the city Gene
, terry here this aftf N With funeral
services at the home at three o'clock.
4 Later the body will be carried to
: Hickman and inferred in the family
burying ground.
: The deceased vas a consistent
member Of the Methodist Church and
Rev. W. A. freeman will conduct
the funeral services. Fulton Leader.
Mr.. Powell was reared a few
miles south Of Hickman, and spent
most Of his active bus;ncss life IN
this city. In his bushes, relations
he was universally known as man
Of unquestioned truth, honor and in
tegrity. Positive in his convictions,
his loyolty 10 the right knew no IN
certainty or wavering; his friend
ship warm-hearted and obliging.
III He was for many years a mem
Der Of the M. E. Church, and a
devout, consistent Christian.
precious in the sight OF the Lord
is the death Of his saints"
iii Thomas Duvall and Mrs. Cora
Hinkle, of Mississippi county charg
ed with the murder Of Thomas Hin.
kle. waived a preliminary examina'
ton before a Justice Benton Al
Il Charleston, last Friday and were
remanded TO Jail without bond tc
await the action Of the circuit couri
in April. James Liddell. father o.
Mrs. Hinkle, who was charged al
accessory, was discharged.
III ST.
III The Fulton Leader has this to say
III Seeing the announcements OF
various candidates in the county pa
pers lead our reporter to inquire Of
III T. N. Smith, our county attorney, 1
he was going 10 enter the race fol
reelection. Mr.. Smith informed hin
that he would make his announce
ment in due time. Therefore Il car
be distinctly understood that 7. N
Smith will be a candidate for re
election TO the Office Of county attor
ney Of Fulton county"