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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
lad been visiting relatives for some

had been visiting relatives for some
time.
Mr.. Robert Tanner and wife, OF
Aetnaville were the guests of theiI
father and mother, Mr.. Samuel Tan
ner and wife Sunday.
Mr.. Payton Tanner, of Vermont VINO
has been visiting his fother, Mr.. Sam
uel Tanner and family, for some time
returned home last week.
Mrs. H. c. Wright and Mrs. @. L.
Denton, spent Saturday at Haynesville
the guest of Mrs. James McFerrin and
family.
Mrs. Lula Midkiff, of Mosley, spent
Saturday night and Sunday with ner
parents Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Midkiff.
Born TO Mr.. Jesse Westerfield and
wife the 11th, fine boy.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce T
II. Black, of West Hartford precinct
d candidate for Sheriff of Ohio Coun-
~, subject to the Republican Primary
election, December ,, 1908.
We are authorized to announce G.
A. Ralph, of Ralph precinct, a candi-
date for Sheriff of Ohio County, sub
ject to the Republican Primary cleo
ton, December 3, 1908.
We are authorized to announce S.
A. Bratcher, of Point Pleasant pre-
cinct, a candidate for Sheriff OF Ohio
County, subject to the Republican
Primary election December 3, 1908.
We are authorized TO announce r.
II. Benton, OF Centertown precinct, a
candidate for Sheriff of Ohio County,
subject to the Republican primary
election December .. 1908.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

TIE Hartford Herald says that most
Of tie temperance advocates VINO do
not vote the prohibition ticket will
vote for Bryan. VIII they vote tnac
way in Indiana? VIII they vote that
way in Tennessee? In born states
mis- party mas taken the anti pro-
hibiJiCu side or the question. VIII
t-ey yo-e laat way in Kentucky,
where Henry Wattorson says t1at no
PIUA.b.'.ouist can be a Democrat.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
Republican Rally.

Judge T. ]. Sparks, Republican elec.
Tor for the State-at-large will address
the voters of OHIO county at Center
town, AT flag raising Saturday Octo-
Der "a, 1908, at one o'clock p. H.
Judge Sparkle is one Of lie ables.
speakers in Western Kentucky and a
few hours of interesting discussion
of National and SLale affairs is AS
sured. A brass band las been en-
ployed and ire best of order will be
maintained Everybody invited, espe-
cially the ladies.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

The Hartford Herald gave Judge j.
S. Morris, VINO spoke at the court
house Monday in the interest of De-
mocracy, only "a six line notice. We
understand Judge Morris speech was
a disappointment 10 the small num-
Der of the faithful VINO Went out 70
hear MIN. One Democrat was report
ed as saying that it was the weakest
speech ne had ever heard delivered in
Hartford.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
MAGAN.

Oct. 12.-The Baptist Association
which has been in session at Sugar
Grove tine past three days with large
attendance, closed yesterday.
Mr.. Charlie Midkiff and sister, Miss
Re-da, and Mr.. Alex Magan and Miss
Coda Greer sttenden the Greensboro
fair last week.
Mrs. j.. Will Moffett, VINO has been
sick for some time, is no better.
Mrs. Lucretia Midkiff returned from
Hardin county last week, where she
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

The Sun-Sentinel plant at Winches-
Ter, mas been sold TO a company which
VIII issue a daily paper, Independent in
politlcs 10 be called the News. The
sun Sentinel WAS one. of the very best
Republican weekly newspaper in Ken
lucky ana we are very SORRY to see
IL go out of existence. The one need
ful thing for the Republican party in
Kentucky TO day is an increase in la
cal newspapers. We now have about
one in five. and these do not at all
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

TIE rule which las been
adop.ed by tie ONO county Republican
Committee mus be observed by all
the candidates and any evasion of it
Will certainly be brought 10 light.
We understand yhat ~ the candidates
for County Judge have made person.
al pledge, the one TO the other that
tney Will not use money, whiskey or
other corrupting influences 10 con-
Jrol voters in the primary We will
be glad to publish an agreement from
the candidates in every race where
there is a contest.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

The success of Taft win mean me
immediate impulse 20 go ahead; the
success of Bryan to hOld on awhile,
with apprehension of uncertainty ana
danger ahead.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce G.
E. Smith, of West Hartford precinct
q candidate for County Attorney OF
Ohio County, subject to the Republi-
can Primary election December . 1908.
We are authorized to announce, S.
A. Anderson of West Hartford pre-
cinct, a candidate for County Attor-
ney, of Ohio County, subject to the
Republican Primary election, Decem-
Der 5, 1905.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
Notice..

All persons having accounts or
claims against the estate of c. r.
Stevens, deceased, are hereby notified
to produce them, properly proven, at
the law office of Barnett G. Smith,
Hartford, KY, on or before October
25th, 1908, or they will be forever bar
red. w. f. Stevens, Admir-.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

All of a sudden the Democracy has
decided that the people do not rule.
There was a time in Kentucky few
years ago, wnen Beckham served as
Governor, although the people had
elected Taylor, and Mr.. Bryan made
special trip from mis- nome in Ne
braska to aid in tnwarting the will of
the people of Kentucky. Yes the
people should rule.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

ager for the Cumberland Telephone
Company, in Miss.
Miss Smith is ore OF tie mos at
tractive young ladies of Hartford, and
will be greatly missed from tie social
circle and by her friends here.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce
Judge w. b. Taylor, a candidate for
reelection to the position of Judge OF
Ohio County, subject to the Republl-
can Primary ecllon, December D.
1908.
We are authorized to announce j. U
Wade, of Fordsville, a candidate for
Judge of Ohio County. subject to the
Republican Primary election December
8, 1908.
We are authorized to announce
Judge r. r. Wedding of West Hart
ford precinct, a candidate for Judge
of Ohio county, subject to the Repub-
lican Primary election December D,
1908.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
FOrSale.

One Studio Camera, 8 by 10, cherry
finish, metal, brass. Baucn and LON
rectilinear lens, iris diaphragm, b.
and L. Shutter, speed F.. Burke
and James automatic stand, plate hold
ers and all attachments. The best
Camera for studio work.
o. X. ROWE,
Centertown, Ky.
Apply at this office. Off
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

the voters are having their usual
round of boosting Bryan along in mis-
accustomed tramps over the country,
but when the noise mas subsidized and
lney are in the quiet seclusion of the
voting booth, it is dollars to cuts tnat
they will not vote away their bread
and butter
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

There is no way of geyiing around
nard fac; the election Of Mr.. TAT.
would inspire confidence and be good
for business, while the election OF
Mr.. Bryan would do exactly Tie re-
verse
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

IF there ever was "A party in re-
treat, it is The Republican party
right now'-Hartford Herald. The re-
treat which the Republican party is
conducting, right now, will Lead TO
the white house. Stick a pin here Mr.
Herald
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
EOr Sale.

l will sell my farm, containing $50
acres on Lewis Greek, three and one
half miles south of Beaver Dam, Ky.
40 acres in timber, a good house and
one opening for coal bank.
RICHARD II. TAYLOR,
1913 Beaver Dam, XIV.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
Valuable Farm for Sale.

Two hundred acres, part bottom,
good mouse and barn and plenty of
good water. This farm is miles
east OF Cromwell and is known as the
Geo. w. Martin farm. For futher in
formation, call on or address me at
ii'r'ioru' NY. r. b. MARTIN.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

Dr. Bryan mas long line Of RENE
dies. Some of them nave been on tue
shelves for years, but if de people
will take them, wlat difference does
il makes 10 the quack?
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
Notice A. S. of E.

The A. S. of e. Finance Com
mittee met October 2, 1908, was called
TO order by d. Ford and after a
short conference agreed to sell our
pledged tobacco at the earliest time
and if possible open the warehouse
by November /, 1908.
LII In DIrDnII c.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
Valuable Farm For Sale.

|, Valuable Farm For Sale.
Two hundred acres, part
bottom, good house and barn
and plenty of water. This
farm is three miles east of
Cromwell and is known as
the Geo. W. Martin farm.
For further Information. call
or address me at Hartford,
Ky. r. B. Martin.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce U.
G. Ragland, of Sulphur Springs pre-
cinct, a candidate for County Court
Clerk, of Ohio County, subject to the
Republican Primary election, Decem-
Der 8, 1908.
We are authorized to announce w.
s. Tinsley, a candidate for re-elec-
ton to the position of County Court
Clerk, of Ohio County, subject to the
Der 3, 1908.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
FoR sCHOOL sUpERINrENDENT.

We are authorized to announce Hal
ley Il. Brown, OF Cool Springs precinct,
q candidate for County School Superin-
tendent, of Ohio County, subject to
the Republican Primary election, De-
cember 81, 1903.
We are authorized to announce Hen
ry Leach, of Cromwell precinct,a can
didate for County School Superintend-
ent, subject to the Republican prima-
ny election December ., 1908.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

times receive the united support OF
Republicans, and often receive very
small recognition al the hands OF
The party leaders. Tire sooner those
in charge of the affairs of the Re
publican party III Kentucky learn tne
value Of local press, the sooner tie
party will be placed upon sound
footnold IN The fuyure.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are authorized to announce G.
Davis Royal. a candidate for Asses
sor of Ohio County, subject TO the
Republican Primary election Decent
Der .. 1905.
We are authorized to announce
Bernard Felix, canG.da'e for Asses
sor Of OHIO county, subject 20 the Re
publican primary election, December
8, 1908.
We are authorized 10 ,@rucmcG j.
A. Greer, rs o GudId'lo for Assessor
subject 20 ne. Republican primary
election, Dc.rmbc' >, 1898.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

If tine barber asks you the question
"a little OIL, pleaseY' Don't be often
ded. ne don't mean Standard oil.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
CENTERTOWN.

Oct. 14.-AIrs. Mat Stewart and
daughter, of Evansville are visiting
friends and relatives at this place.
Miss Flaudia Davis, of Ceralvo. has
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce E.
G. Barrass, a candidate for reelection
TO the office of Circuit Court Clerk
of Ohio County, subject to the Repub-
lican Primary election, December .,
1908.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

Both parties are gathering even VIII
the Standard Oh Company by abandon
ing loren light professions.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

A Fire extingulsner may lave 10 be
used on Hearst yet.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

Several presons nave Slipped recent
ly on the drippings from the "oii
can"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

Bryan boats abour mis- third nomi-
na,ion, Debbs might rejort, 'tnerc are
others"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

Senator Bailey cannot get rid of
thar Standard Oil, OdOr.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
FOR JAIIlER.

We are authorized to announce w.
NJ. Flener IA candidate for reelection
for Jailer of Ohio county, subject to
the action of the Republican primary
lection, December 3, 1908.
We are authorized to announce w.
p. Midkifl, of North Rockport pre-
cinct, a candidate for Jailer Of Ohio
county, subject to the Republican pri-
mary election, December 8, 1908.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized TO announce Esq.
W. S. Dean, a candidate for Repre-
sentative from Ohio county, subject to
the Republican primary election De-
cember >, 1908.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
FOR CORONER.

We are authorized to announce DAN
lei King, candidate for Coroner of
Ohio county subject to the Republican
primary election, December 8, 1908.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
NOTICE.

Last call for taxes until
cost &c Is added, so don't fail
to get your receipt and save
all costs and penalties that
will be added soon. Respect
fully, R. B. Martin, soc.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
''''.'.
Wedi., Exhausted, Pcru-na Gave New Life.

Weak, Exhausted Pc-runa Gave New Life. I
E.. South Tacoma Wah- writes;
mothers When little girl
exhausted seemed that could not regain
iHroneth. 7
had little faith
taking Peruna
different
few do e m
49,. .e.s-e Sesses .-s. .... o. . 49, see -
w
almost constant and Of
bahv He emed to hayeri sin
retful Fnaly giving him
bottles
" trely
alan treati for enough"
People Who Object Liquid Medicines Should Peruna Tablets
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For President,
HON. WILLIAM II. TAFT,
of OHIO.
For Vice President,
HON. JAMES S. SHERMAN,
of New York.
For Member of Congress Fourth Dist
DIR. DAVID w. GADDlE,
of La Rue County.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16

1913
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-16
CGtarTi7 OF Ears.


People Who Liquid Medicines Should Buy Peruna Tablets
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Pontotoc Depot Case.

Negotiations for a compromise OF
the celebrated depot ease were declar-
cd of at Pontotoc, and the ease will
not take its way through the Supreme
Court Of the United States, where II
IL pending. A meeting OF the oflcials
Of tho Mobile, Jackson and Ksnsai
City Railroad and the citizens OF
Pontotoc was held and an attempt
made to reconcile difference, but in
vain,
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

The formation II larrc ir'ri IRA
tiou bnresa With Acsshaar'ers at
Hattie>burr has beer undertaken by
the Commercial clnb of that ssty. The
purpose il 10 secure desirable native
immigrants to settle on and cultivate
the catover lands OF the yellow pine
country. 1t IS proposed to enlist the
cooperation of all The railroads of
that territory and also of the BIG lnm-
Der companies which have large hold
ings of ca,ovcr lands that they would
place on the market.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
Nav Consolidate Churches.

At a meeting OF the several Bap-
tist pastors in Meridian steps were
taken looking toward consolidation
Of the West End, Emmanuel and High
land Baptist churches. The proposal
is to purchase a lot at the corner OF
Tenth street and Thirty eighth av-
enue and build q handsome church of
sufficient seatic. c-ras..; s.:;' = = meet z! \
requirements and to place tie consol-
idated church upon financial foot
ing which will easily mnke it one Of
the strongest in Meridian.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

The Board Of Trustees cf Edward
NcGalre College for Girls ~ Wood
passed strong resolutions cormcni-
inx the administration of Miss Geor-
sla swanson as president, sni re-
elected her. She accepted the posi-
fiar. and catered into a contract Tor
ave years The present session con-
plc,cs Miss swanson : eleventh year
with the college.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Harrison Williams aud Lizzie New
ell, negroes. were convicted IN tho
mavor's court at Woodville Of run
ming a blind tiger. and were each nm
ed $500 and three months in Jail. The
evidence against the woman impli-
Gated A white man, A. =. Smith, who
asked that he be allowed to leave n'
once and for good. lis request wa
granted.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Witherspoon 4 Witherspoon, atior-
ocys for Mrs. Sidonia Baum, who was
adjudgcd insane by the jury that had
been listening to the evidence for the
past weeks at Meridian filed petit
ticn in Ihe chancery court asking that
the verde. be set aside, and that
their client be granted another trial.
Chancery Clerk Pis,ols will hear ar
gumcnts ON the petition. Twenty -rca-
sons are given in the petition why
new trial snol'd be granted, amon'
ihe nun,bsr being &hat Tho trial ~
ar unfair one, and that NOT . parti
clio Of evidence was introduced "a
show that Mrs. Baum " now insane
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

At the regular meeting Of the city
council Of Gulfport, the specifications
for the street paving sad the adveriis-
ing for bids will take place. AMI
the date set for receiving same and
letting of the contract work will be
submitted by the city engineer, NJ. +.
Sullivan. In the specifications three
kinds Of standard pavement are men,
toned. 1t will be optional with the
mayor and board to select any form
Of pavement they desire. While moth
ing definite has been given out, it il
generally assumed that vitrified brick
pavement will be put in in.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
FIRST ACT VOID
or TIE RECENT LEGISLATIVE
snsaloN.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
b Uis opiAion 0Ays LaWmakefs Ex-
eeeded AutAogtiy h AuthestsaAs
Irustoeo ~ 0ell LAID -
PaSsoAass.


The nrst act Of the reewgt sesHion
Of the legislature to BE- declared un-
constitutional by the attorney -ecner-
al is that authorizing and dissetins
the board Of trustees Of thc STATE In
sane hospital in Jackson TO ssn 10
acres Of land lying along the Illinois
Central railroad to the Methodist ss-
phanagr. said lands 20 he sold At .
reasonable price, but At not less than
el0O per acre.
In his opinion, issued At the request
Of Mr.. 0. r. Taylor, = member Of the
board Of trustees, and Of the special
committee appointed BY the governor
70 carry out the provisions Of the law,
Gen. Fletcher holds that the law il
unconstitutional, quoting several Sec
tions Of the constitution as we'll as
other authorities.
Section 90 Of the constitution says
that The Legislature shall not pass
local, private or special laws
granting lands under control Of the
state to any person or corporation. y
The concluding paragraph Of the optr
ion reads as follows; ~ am OF tha
opinion that the act seeking to com
pei the board Of trustees to trsnsfes
this property is . private and srrsia
law; that is effect is to grant lant
under the control Of the state to
person or corporation, and Is there
fore unconstitutional and void'
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Antwerp.-The crisis in the dia-
uond industry, which b due largely
to the cessation of the American de-
mand for the stones, is acute. The
decision Of the Diamond Workess
union to cease work for the month
Of April will make it practically i'm
possible for tae merchants to unload
their stocks and meet their liabilities
and as . result, failures are antici'
pated.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Prof. 7. P. Scott, director of the
Brookhaven Summer Normal, has be.
gun an active campaign in the inter
est Of the work. State Superintendent
Powers is assigning to this Normal
some of the strongest educators. who
will york in the AiHissippi GUNNER
schools, and the corps of instructors
in primary work, manuel training,
school improvement, agriculture and
school music will bs especially strong.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
KILLED FRIEND
WASRESULT OF JOKE
Dead Nan Was SECRETARY Of YAsec
ksvss Doard.--Pstitiou for New
Tyial n he Famous Baum
oNoe q Meridian.

Memphis. san-Percy N. Hcus-
ton. recently elected secretary and
treasurer og the Yaseo- Mississippi
Levcc Board, was shot and almost in
stantly killed on the main street Of
Tunica. Miss. by J. T. Lowe. a prem
insnt attorney. Only one sho, was
dred, the ball struck Houston in the
ssmple, and entering his brain, cass-
I'd death within nf.ecn minutes.
Two theories of the shooting are ID
vanccd. One is that the killing was
the outgrowth Of quarrel growing
out of the election Of Mr.. Houston
- secretsry and treasurer Of the ieses
b6ard and the investigation into that
election ordered by Gov. Noel, while
the other is that the killing was the
result of words beginning in a joke.
which ruffled tho feelings Of both
men and led to the firing Of the IA
tai shot.
The killing occurred on the main
street, between the Allen aud Owens
stores. There were number ef eye
witn6Ases. About half hour pee
cedins the tragedy some words had
passed between tho two men growing
out Of the meeting Of the TaIlahatch-
10 Drainage District Commission, but
they separated.
Both men were armed. Conflicting
stories were made a. 10 whether or
not Houston drew his weapon. Lowe
asked him If he had applied . foul
name to him, and demanded that he
retrAct the words. This demand. soms
Of the witnesses state, was repeated
three times before the shot was fred
which ended Houston's life.
Houston's body will be taken s'
Walden, Miss, Tuesday and inferred
there. Following the tragedy Iow'
was .aken into custody by the sheriff
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Ths Progressive Business League Of
Long Beach. has again moved up m
line of battle. and this time It l.
against the Cumberland Telephone &
Telegraph Company. Numerous com
plants have been made against tie
company. People living in houses
where there have been telephones and
wires are yet IN place cannot per
suade the company to put in the boxes
and make the connection. In no case
would II take more than a hour :
time to do the work.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

Rev l. Y. Holly, Psstsr Of the ne
gro Baptist Church It Pelshstichie,
died suddenly in bis pulpit while de-
ivsri.ng hin sermon. He had been
preaching about fifteen minutes when
hs stopped and at dow5, but fell to
tie 1oQr aud died without word n
st}usgle. Rev. Holly lived in Jack
6fn, and had been pastor Of The
church fbout . year: .-sl>
The new South-news., 1908-04-18
A. 4 II. Elects President.

The organization meeting of the
Boavd of Trustees was held at the
Misss-sip.s Agricultural and Mechsn-
zeal Coller x which Governor r. r.
NoeI presided. this being his first of
ficial visit to the College The board
wss organized under the new admin
istrntion by the unanimous election
Of Hon. T. l.. Wainwright, OF Stone
wall, ss President pro TEN.
The new South-news., 1908-04-18

The aclio- of the board ~ trustees
OF the Mississippi Agricultural and
Mechanicsl college al Stsfkvillc. ~
conforming TO the requirements Of the
appropriation bill enacted at the re-
cen, legislative session, doubtless
means that similar action will ba
taken by toe boards Of trustees ot
the Industrial Institute and College
and the University of Mlsslssippi.