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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09
HoRsEMAN KILLS sTAR1ER
Quarrel Result Of Ares, Of Pica''r'
Al Henderson, Ky

Henderson, ny William rat, 90
er Of several hof,es beng rcgi o. n
meeting In progress iu tbs e''', 'ht ~
killed IA Duke. the oia0a. darisf r
cred four shots al taking elect ii' h''
three being pumped into DaSs' o''' .
!, lay PROSTATE In ihe street J. o =
moreA that the cause Of ODE mufid 20
Duke. accusation that aI vas y
cause Of warrants being se'ed upon ~
promoters Of racing here
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09
LOOK FOR PARADISE SOON.
Believers in Early Dawn Of Millennium
Hold Their Conference.

Saratoga, y. N.-Beheyers In the
early dawn Of the millennium are gath.
ering here from several States for their
annual conference. The followers at the
sect believe that in 1914 after times
Of great trouble" the world il 20 be
transformed into paradise. They pro
fess to find their foundation for this
belief IN the study Of scripture ProPhe'
cics.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Lexington, Ky.-A big delegation OF
Lexington and Central Kentucky dem
ocrats. headed by Senator Thomas A.
Combs, Representative w r. Klair,
former Congressman W. 7. Kimball
and others, left here on a special train
OF 10 ears for Louisville 10 attend the
JeffersOnian barbecue.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09
Rail PLAYER HOr,svniPPsd.

Augusta. Ca Claiming NAV - 80
lewis third basemau on che CON
bali team in the South N'''H'N -, 4
had insulted relatives, former Hl'-, ,,,s.
,hS Legislature Loui. Brooks an ' w.,
ney. and his broih'r'n...', , sa,.,, h,
ping on one of the pr'naF,,. !. I,o,
here. The women asserted that g.. "a
S sollone5 them on the street and ',''', Z
Mrs. Heyman. Al 'p'''. s..l ga
,hs rscofders court Lewis vas nH''
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Louisville. Ky.-The seventh SONG
festival OF the Swiss American socie-
ties. a national organization. which
was held here. proved an. immense
success About GOO visiting singers
attended. the members OF the local
society and the German societies as
slstlng
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09
JAIL FOR voLIvA.
Schedule Places ExziOn Leaders As.
sets al sac.

Waukegan, ill.--ln the $4,000 libel
judgment ease pending against him, viii
liam Glenn Noliya has filed with Sheriff
Griffin schedule, which he says lists
his entire property. Il reads
Zone writing desk, wearing apparel,
one set religious books, 81 cents cash. /"
The second writ, which sends Vohya 10
jail, has not been served, but the climax
j. expected when he is sent 90 Jail
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Louisville, Ky.-Masonic rites were
observed at the funeral OF Rev. Al
phonzo v Sizemore, scholar. lingulst
aud theologian. which took place here.
DR.. Sizemore was one Of the best
known Baptist ministers Of the state.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Paducah. Ky-Ground was broken
AT Metropolis. H.. opposite here. on
The Burlington extension from lIerrin
m. to this city Engineers declare
the extension is the first move by the
Burlington to establish through route
to the Gulf for a share OF the expected
Panama canal trade.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09
Smith Beat ZONES.

New York.-All records are broken by
the New York city directory for 1903,
which has Just appeared with the names
and addresses Of SCI, 800 persons In Man
haitian and the Bronx, indicating a pop
ulstion in these two borcughs OF nearly
100000. In the 1919 pages there are
$500 SMITH and 100 Joneses.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Henderson. Ky.-State Revenue
Agent f. C. EIuntsman alcd suit In the
county court here against the HIender
son National bank for state and com.
~ taxes alleged to be doe on its shares
of capital stock OF S250.OOO for the year
1906.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Winchester. Ky.-Charles A. Tan
ner. county school superintendent Of
Clark, resigned to accept the princi-
palship OF the Cloyerport graded
school. The vacancy was rendered 10
Prof. John f. Lauter. the democratic
nominee for the position. and be ae'
cepted
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Frankfort. Ky.-The Capital fair. The
first given in Franklin county for 20
years. opened its gates 10 a large
crowd. The exhibition Of fine gated
and roadster horses was the best seen
in Kentucky this year. The floral hall
contains two rare exhibits. the famous
William Penn Quilt and he flag quilt.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Lexington. Ky.-An official call for
a mass convention Saturday. Septom'
her 4. in the various magisicrial dis
tricts by the promoters OF The fusion
ticket. to name the candidates for mag.
istrates and constables. was issued
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Henderson. Ky.--The will Of John
n. Barret. capitalist. fnanoier and To-
bacconist. was probated here, Il dts
poses OF an estate valued at about
$500 600. There are only two heirs,
Mrs. Mary y. Heddens. ~ St Joseph,
Mo. and Mrs. Augusta Barret. daugh.
tiers OF the deceased.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Lexington. Ky.-Col W. 2. Walton.
enc OF the best known OF Kentucky
journalists. who. a few months ago.
sold to former Gov. Bcckham the
Frankfort state Journal, has purchased
The controlling interest IN the Ken
lucky Evening Gazette.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Frankfort. Ky.-The Second regi.
ment. with i5l men and officers, Is In
stalled al Camp Bell In command %
Col J. Embry Allen. OF Lexington.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09
Observation-Disclosures

Louisville. Ky.-R X. Hynicka's
Gaiety theater was opened here by
Sam Scribner's Golden Crook Co. aud
was successful in every way.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Lexington, Ky.-Capt. Mullikin r''-
turned with his bloodhounds from
Gimllt. Elliot county. where he went
without success TO trail the murderer
Of l.. Johnson. who was found dead
by his wife within sight OF his home
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-09-09

Lexington. Ky. - Nine hundred
whites and blacks assembled In the
Opera house and nominated a fusion
ticket of Republicans and dissatisfied
Democrats to run for county offices
against the regular Democratic ticket.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
West Sumner.

Rev. Lucien Robinson of Philadelphia
was here last week calling on friends.
Mrs. A. j. Barrett of Lynn. Mass, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Barrett
Raymond Small of Pennington ID
working for his uncle, d. D. Small.
Prentiss Cummings, who ia summer
ing at Paris Hill, was here last week in
his magnificent touring car.
Sylvester Bisbee, who has been spend.
ing a week in Auburn, has returned to
this village.
DR.. Charles L. Buck of South Paris
was here Monday and extracted teeth
for Mrs. A. G. Farrar and others. DR..
Buck was accompanied by his father,
Chas. T. Buck.
W. S. Farrar has gone to Sumner Hill
to get hay for Mrs. Emma Barrett.
Mrs. Nancy Tuttle's health is very
poor. She is not able to sit up all day.
Howard Curtis and wife of Hartford
were here Tuesday calling on friends.
Frank McAllister, wife, and two chill
dren, of Livermore Falls, are with his
mother, Mrs. Isabel McAllister. Mr..
McAllister will harvest the hay on his
mothers farm.
Wallace Chandler and DR.. E. 81. An.
drews of Brunswick left here last week
for Rangeley Lakes on fishing trip.
They are having good luck. Mr.. Chand.
Ter sent home some very fine trout and
salmon by Selden Barrett, who spent a
day with them.
James Tuell is getting the lumber
ready to put up small stable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford of South Acton,
Mass, and Mrs. Frank Ryerson of Paris
were here last week remembering for
mer acquaintances.
AS Willis Crockett was riding on a
load of hay and had almost reached his
barn, he met an auto. The horse took
fright overturning the load. Strange to
say young Crockett was uninjured, and
save breaking the harness and slightly
damaging the cart, no harm was done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
Unlyeesalist Grove Meeting.

The grove meeting ct Lake Anasagun-
ticook (Canton) has for many years been
one Of the greatest attractions In this
part of the state. This year will be no
exception. The meeting is to be held
Sunday, August 1st. Rev. James Filling
hast OF Rockland, and Rev. A. Gertrude
Earle of Dover, are to be the principal
speakers. Mr.. Tillinghast's several years
experience az state superintendent Of
churches In Pennsylvania, together with
marked natural ability should commend
him to ell who appreciate preaching abil.
ity. Mrs. Earle deserves the enviable
reputation she holds as one Of New Eng
lands ablest preachers. To all who
value music in religious meetings 1t will
be especially pleasing to know that Mrs.
Winnifred Staples Smith Of Carthage
will sing. The Grand Trunk and Maine
Central railroads afford ample and con-
venient service for this occasion, the ex-
cursion train on the former and the reg
ular train of the latter connecting at
Mechanic Falls.
Special trains will be run from Liver
more Falls and Rumford. Picnic dinner
will be In order, though for those who
desire It the train will run from the grove
to Canton during the noon hour.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
Bound Over on Nuisance Charge.

Something of sensation was caused a
few days ago when N. R. Fogg, chair.
man of the selectmen of Sumner and
superintendent of the East Sumner corn
factory, was bound over on the charge
Of maintaining liquor nuisance. The
case originated in complaints made to
the Sturgis Commission, who called the
attention of Sheriff Hiram r. Hubbard
to the matter. Sheriff Hubbard sent
Deputy Sheriffs Niles and Small to East
Sumner to search the boarding house,
alleged to be under Mr.. Fogg's control.
They found some empty bottles and one
containing small quantity of whiskey.
At the hearing in the Rumford Falls
Municipal Court County Attorney Parker
appeared for the state, and Matthew
Mccarthy for the respondent. Sufficient
evidence was introduced 30 that Recorder
Stevenson bound Fogg over as above
stated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOlNOS OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris nm.

First Baptist Church. Rev. g. W. r. Hill. pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday at l0A5 A. u.
Sunday School at u. Sabbath evening service
at 758. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at
5So. Covenant Meeting the last Friday before
the LIST Sunday Of the month At so r. y. All
not otherwise connected are cordially invited.
Universalist Church, Rev. c. A. Knicker.
booker, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at
10 rs A. N. Sunday School at II :45.
The invitations are out for what will
undoubtedly be the notable society
event of the season at Paris Hill, the
marriage of Miss Clara Cary, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Case, to Mr..
Arthur Cecil Edwards of Coustantinople,
at the Old Red House, on Monday, the
ninth of August, at O'Clock.
Miss Eula Millett of South Paris was
the weekend guest of Miss Annie l..
Paris.
The first Universalist Circle of the sea-
son will be held at Academy Hall next
Friday evening. An attractive pro-
gram is being prepared which will be
announced later. Admission to the hall
any time during the evening 25 cents;
children under IL years, Is cents. Dane
ing free.
DR.. Vincent 4. Tomlinson of Worces-
ter, Mass, was the guest of Rev. c. A.
Knickerbocker at Elmhurst the first of
last week.
Preparations for the dedication of the
Hannibal Hamlin memorial are progress
ing. The grading around the boulder
has been done. Among those who have
already accepted invitations to be pres
ent are Ex-Secretary John D. Long, U.
S. Senator VIM. P. Frye, U. S. Senator
Eugene Hale, Gov. Bert NJ. Fernald and
military staff. Gen Joshua l.. Cham
berlain will preside, and the U. S. Mill
tary Band from the National Soldiers
Home at Togus will furnish music. Din
ner will be served at Academy Hall for
the Maine Commandery of the Loyal
Legion and the band. Speakers and in
vited guests will be entertained at private
houses. The general public will bring
basket lunch.
Raymond l.. Atwood visited relatives
at Dixfield and at Lake Webb in Weld
last week
Prof. and Mrs. a. R. Pierce gave an
exceedingly praiseworthy entertainment
to a good sized audience at Academy
Hall last Monday evening. As character
impersonators and society entertainers
their work is of high order.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chase of Medford, Mass,
were called here last week by the illness
of their little daughter Margaret, who is
stopping with her aunt, Miss Woodbury..
Mrs. Chase remains here.
Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Knickerbocker and
Mr.. and Mrs. Atwood went on carriage
drive to Lake Webb in Franklin County
last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
Bryant's Pond.

Ellis, son of Frank E. Davis, of South
Woodstock, is seriously i'll with typhoid
fever.
NJ. M. Hathaway is painting the Bap-
list church. The paint was given by
one of our merchants, Mr.. Edwin An
drews.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin R. Perham of
Somerville, Mass, are visiting friends
and relatives here.
H. NJ. Estes has given up bis position
on the Portland milk car, and Mr.. Rowe
of Portland has temporarily taken his
place. Mr.. Estes has returned to the
employ of the Grand Trunk Co. and will
have charge of crew making repairs on
culverts and bridges.
Elmer r Bowker went to Berlin this
week where he has a position. Mr..
Bowker, who graduated in June at He
bron Academy, was notified last week
that he was entitled to the Colby scholar
ship prize. This with the four prizes
won at the academy makes certainly a
very satisfactory and encouraging help
to q young man, who has worked hon.
estly and hard, besides being an agree
able result to his many friends.
Hebron.
z. L. Packard W. R. c. had an initia-
ton Friday, the 9th, followed by ban
quet. Mrs. Jennie Packard Hanscom of
New York City joined the Corps.
Mrs. Herbert Cantello Is visiting in
Connecticut.
Prof. and Mrs. w. e. Sargent and Mrs.
Henry Bearce attended the 1900 class re-
union at Peaks Island last week.
Miss Ethel Philbrick is at Harpswell.
Miss Hazel Donham has been spend
ing few days with friends at. Birch
Point.
Mrs. Florence Durham Pinkham and
family of Newton are at E. S. Dunham's.
Mrs. Anna Robinson of Otisfield is at
Mrs. Howe's.
Miss Eta Sturtevant went to West
Peru last week to visit her brother,
Ernest Sturtevant.
Mrs. Manley Bessey and daughter
Josephine visited friends in Auburn last
week.
Mr.. Horace Knight of Jamaica Plain,
Mass, is at A. NJ. Richardson's on few
days visit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

The green earth seems an emerald floor,
The sky is sweet with prayer,
The sunset heavens Wide open door,
LUCY LARcox.
Henry Lapham OF Oxford visited his
aunt, Mrs. L. D. Grover, last week.
Mrs. Geo. A. Grover is confined to her
bed, and failing quite rapidly.
z. p. Grover and son Adrian have
been picking and marketing their straw
berries.
Haying is being hurried along in fair
weather, and the crop is some heavier
than last years.
Mrs. Vienna Holt Is in poor health and
quite closely confined to her home.
Devil wagons of different sizes are
plentiful and now little noisy imp of
two wheels has Matched out.
The road commissioners had two
crews Of men with road machines work
ing on the highways in this end of the
town last week.
C. W. Burgess of South Paris visited
relatives and friends here last week and
spent day on Pine Mountain and a few
nights in camp.
A Mr.. Burbank and wife have been
giving entertainments and selling medi-
cines In Bells hall on several evenings Of
the past week, and will 20 from here to
Newry. The show is all one can expect
for the price of admission.
Harlan P. Dennison and wife are en-
joying a vacation out of town for two
weeks, and Misses Grace Fsrwell and
Nina Tyler have all the work In the
store and post Office to attend TO during
their absence,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20

Mr.. William Greeley OF Portland, Me-,
has been in town for few days. Mr..
Greeley IL connected with the firm of
Bunham & Morrill, Co.
The new cutting machines are being
put In position at the corn shop by Mr..
Murdoch of Norway, Ne.
The ball game, Denmark VI. Moose
head, resulted In favor of Denmark 1871.
Mr.. Leon h. Ingalls, 10 10 charge Of Mr..
C. E. Cobb's motor-boat and carries the
mail from this Office to the camps.
Rain II needed badly In this section.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
East Sumner.

The Linns' variety and educated dog
show gave three exhibitions at East
Sumner last week which were decidedly
the biggest, best and most satisfactory
ever given here. Clean, up to date. and
finely produced, it merited and received
the appreciation of all that saw it. The
motion pictures were as fine as we ever
saw in the cities, and the illustrated
songs were finely rendered. As rule
We do not intend to puff any travelling
exhibitions, but this was pleasing ex-
ception to the many cheap affairs that
come along.
The Sumner Soldiers Veteran Asso-
citation will hold its annual meeting at
Canton on the last Wednesday in Au-
gust, as several of the members reside
there. There are now about 60 men,
bers left. The organization was formed
August IA, 1891, at West Sumner and
was orininally made up Of Sumner men,
but now includes veterans from several
adj ,cent towns.
Hay on uplands Is nearly secured and
is reported better crop than last year..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
East Greenwood,

Bert Edgerly and Mr.. Martin of An
dover called on friends and relatives IL
town Wednesday.
Grace Martin of South Paris recently
spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs
Frances Cole.
Mildred Lewis Of Boston is visiting al
George Coles.
Mrs. Pearl Wyman of Paris was the
guest of Mrs. Fred Edgerly last Friday.
George Emmons is working for Alva
Estes.
Raymond Weber is working for Viii.
bur Yates.
Mrs. Abby Grover called on her sister,
Mrs. Will Yates, recently.
Little Nina Emery of Portland is
spending few days with her aunt, Mrs.
Ernest Curtis.
Miss Fanny Wise of Portland is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Ed Pike.
Harold Swift and wife, also Gerald and
family spent Sunday with their father,
Ambrose Swift Of Shows Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
East Buckfleld.

Mrs. Mitchell, widow Of the late Zenas
Mitchell, celebrated her Goth birthday
the 7th at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Abbie Parsons, in Hartford. The
day was fine and dinner was served on
the lawn 10 the shade Of big maple
tree. The dinner was good enough for
q king. A birthday cake made by one
of her granddaughter was marvel to.
behold, but the cake that the old lady
made In the old fashioned way knocked
the birthday cake higher than kite.
The old lady 10 as smart as girl of
eighteen, and keeps an eye on the whole
household. There we're present two
sons, VIM. Mitchell from Hartford and
Wallace from Auburn. Mrs. Mitchell
has one sister who lives In Greeley, COL,
and one son, Lewis, now in Colorado.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
LIFE 100000 YEARS AGO,

Scientists have found In q cave in
Switzerland bones of men, who lived
100, 900 years ago, when life was In con.
slant danger from wild beasts. To-day
the danger, as shown by A. W. Brown
Of Alexander, Me-, Is largely from dead
~ disease. "If It had not been for DR..
Kings New Discovery which cured me,
I could not have lived" he writes, .'suf.
fering as did from severe lung troub.
le and stubborn cough" To cure Sore
Lungs, Colds, obstinate Coughs, and
prevent Pneumonia, it's the best medi.
cine on earth. SOC and $1.00. Guaran-
teed by F. A. Shurtleff & Co. Trial
bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
Maine News Notes.

Samuel d. Haynes, serving life SEN
tence for murder, is again flor the fifth
time) denied pardon by the governor
and council.
John Elwell, boy of 10, admits set
ting the fire which recently destroyed
the Odd Fellows hall at Tenants Har-
Dor some weeks ago.
The town of Eden on Thursday voted
almost unanimously in favor of the act
passed by the legislature excluding auto
mobiles from Mount Desert Island.
The Naval Reserves of Portland have
been ordered to ProvincetOwn, Mass,
July "a, for ten days tour of duty at
sea with the Atlantic fleet of warships.
Joseph Couture, about 10 years of
ago, formerly of Biddeford, but Of late
travelling with hypnotist, was drowned
while bathing at Clark's Pond, Pleasant
dale, Tuesday.
There is some prospect that Portland's
city hall is actually to be built. The
city council has voted to authorize the
signing of the contract for the erection
Of the building.
Mrs. Almira, wife Of William Brown
of Midtown, was fatally burned by her
clothing becoming ignited while lighting
a lamp to retire for the night. She was
81 years Of age.
As the result of blood poisoning origi-
mating in An injury received from toy
pistol while celebrating the Fourth,
old cd OF
Skowhegan Thursday.
Louis Theriault, aged about 80, while
working on the dam at the paper mill at
Pejepscot Friday fell into the Andro-
scoggin and was drowned. A widow
and one child survive.
Stephen G.. Lord, an aged citizen of
Springvale, committed suicide on the
18th by jumping from bridge into the
river. He was a man held in high es-
TEEN, but of late had showed signs Of
mental alteration.
William r. Pattangall, man well
known in Maine, formerly editor of the
Wsterville Sentinel and representative in
the legislature, is editor-in chief of The
Maine Democrat, new weekly publish
cd at Waterville, which made its appear
ance last week.
Mrs. Charles Lowell Of Freeport was
fatally burned on the 10th by using kero-
sene to build fire in q stove which con-
tanned live Goals. The fire blazed up and
iguited her clothing. Mrs. Lowell was
about 80 years of age and the mother of
four small children.
The coroner decided that there was
nothing to indicate foul play in the case
of Mrs. Abbie Cromwell of South Dres-
den, over 20 years of age, whose decom-
posed body was found in the woods.
The indications were THAI she stepped
into the woods for the shelter OF the
trees from a little shower, or for some
other purpose, lost her way and died
from exposure. No money or anything
else was missing.