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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
A Prominent Mason.

Jackson, Tenn.
According to my experience, do
not consider that there is anything to
equal Swamp-Rcot for kidney affec-
ton.
Twice it relieved me when I was
completely helpless.
The last time was travelling In
Texas, when my kidneys became af-
fected, and for ten days l suffered
excruciating pains. accompanied with
severe chills. Several years previous,
having been relieved of a similar at
tack, 1 naturally sought relief as be-
fore from SwamD-Root.
After using four of the large size
bottles, 1 was completely restored and
went on my way rejoicing and prais-
ing Swamp-Root. This was three
years ago and l have had no indica-
ton of return of the affliction.
j. C. SMITH, Jr.. SO Mason.
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Fully Satisfied.

Waycross, Ca, Jan. 5, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y.
Dear Substituting last October l
suffered from my kidneys.
] consulted my physician, who pre-
scribed for me, but his treatment did
not benefit me. After reading some
Swamp-Root literature, l decided to
give it a trial. After taking a few
doses. l felt somewhat relieved, and
after two one dollar bottles had been
taken, / had no pain and was COM
pletely cured. have not had the
slightest pain in my back or hips
since. From my own experience, /
can cheerfully recommend Swamp-Roa
to any one suffering from kidney
trouble. Yours very truly,
SIMON MARTIN,
Mr.. Martin conducts a carting and
transfer business.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
OF Course She Knew.

To show how advisable it is not
to criticise Unfortunately, a Kansas
City minister relates this experience:
Shortly after l was ordained
met an old lady who asked me numer-
Gus questions. After being informed
where l had studied, she asked
"Did you know Rev. Mr.. Nameless
there?"
every WE'LL replied.
"'Well, isn't he just the finest ev-
er?' she exclaimed, enthusiastically.
1T happened that my relations with
Mr.. Nameless had been exceedingly
unpleasant and with a young mans
radicalism l felt tempted to say So
The Sagerness of my questioner was
appealing, however, and Mr.. Nameless
was a brilliant young man, so without
hurting my conscience. said
"'Unquestionably he is unusually
gifted
"I knew you'd say So she cried
I knew it. I'm his mother kansas
City Times.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
The Test That Tells.
Dothan, Ala, Jan. 21. 1909.

Dothan, Ala, Jan. 81. 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Gentlemen:-Abouto one year ago tw'
of my children suffered badly from
weak kidneys and diabetes; their URN
was very bad and they would have
severe spells Of dizziness, and were all
run down in heath. | was just about
discouraged. / tried several remedies
and finally doctor, but they did not
seem to improve knew friend VIII
was taking Swamp-Root for kidney
trouble with good results, and de-
cided to get some for the children.
I noticed there was some improvement
after they had taken two large bottles
and continued to give 1t to them un-
til they had taken a half dozen bot
ties and were we'll ON the road to re-
covery. / think Swamp-Root has done
more for my children than any other
medicine / have tried and l recon-
mend it to one having children
who suffered as mine did.
T. w. LINSENBY,
City Clerk, Dothan, Ala.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
Mail Carriers Experience.
Blountville, Tenn

Blountville, Tenn.
l have been a rural letter carrier
for over five years. Some two years
ago l was taken with severe pains
in my back, I used medicine from
my family physician for several
months without any benefit. A
friend, Mr.. j. d. Nelson, advised me
to try your Swamp-Root, but l had
no faith in it. l continued to grow
worse and at last decided to try this
remedy and bought of Long Bros. a
iifty-cent bottle which gave me great
relief. / then bought two one-dollar
bottles which ! can truthfully say
have completely cured me.
Had it not been for Swamp-Root, l
would have been compelled to quit
the rural free delivery service.
I advise all mail carriers who get
pains in their back that Swamp-Root
will cure them.
! was so bad that very often my
wife would have r. help me to arise.
NJ B. HENDRlCKSON,
Rural Letter Carrier, Route No. 2.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
HE ONCE LIVED HERE.
David Block, Once a Resident of
This Place, Dies In
Illinois.

A Springfield, Illinois, paper Of re-
cent date gives the following account
of the death OF David Block, who
once was a resident of Hartford. In
1922 he ran the Commercial Hotel
and later he married Miss Corda
Phipps, sister OF Mr.. John r. Phipps,
of this place, and engaged in the gro
Gerry business. His wife died in few
years and he left here and the knowl-
edge of his residence here exists only
in the memory of few OF the oldest
inhabitants. 35 IS survived by his wife,
two SONS and three daughters. The
paper referred TO has the following
to say:
Colonel David ]. Block, III East
Cook street, one of the best known
hotel men in the State and formerly
proprietor of the Palace and the
Silas hotels of his city, passed away
yesterday morning at 7:1O O'Clock, af-
ter an illness of about a year.
Although his many friends knew of
his illness, it was not generally known
that it was OF a serious nature, and
the announcement came as a general
shock to his many friends in this and
nther cities.
ColnnLl Block had operated hotels In
various cities in Illinois and adjoining
states for the past thirty-five years,
and this, coupled with his pleasing
personality, and his kindness toward
every one, won hi mthousands and
thousands of friends. He was for
eighteen years connected with the Pal
ace hotel. lie gave up ai' business
there in 1900. and then took ever the
S:'as hotel. In 1906 tn, s'lI' hotel
Vas transfer. cd 10 MS sou itNio j.
Block, Jr., and William ]. Kern. Since
that time Colonel Block has lived a re
tired life.
He was horr in Baltimore Nd. Oct.
20, 1895.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
A Contractor.

Donalsonville, Ga. Jan. 20, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y.
Gentlemen:-About four years ago
suffered from kideny trouble and
I suffered from rheumatism in my hips
The pain across my back became so
severe that I could hardly straighten
up and could not walk without drag
ging my feetI would urinate frequent
ly and would have to rise two or
three times during the night, causing
me to suffer from loss of sleep. And
with the pain / was all run down and
began to lose flesh. l saw Swamp
Root advertised and bought one bottle
to try it. Otter taking it I felt bet
ter and could sleep all right at night.
continued to take it until | had ia
ken four large bottles. / was en-
tirely free from any pain in the back
and began to gain in weight. always
recommend Swamp-Root to my friends
as think the cure in my csae re-
markable.
Yours very truly,
NJ. H. HICKSON, Donalsonville,G Ga.
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Results After Using.

Boston, Ca, Jan. 10, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y.
Gentlemen:-Some time ago l was
troubled with kidney trouble, l
thought for some time l was suffering
with Diabetes. | had severe pains in
my back and hips. A friend recon-
mended Swamp-Root and l decided to
give it a trial. ] obtained a bottle
from a druggist and after taking sew
eral bottles the pain was entirly gone
and have not suffered the slightest
since. l cannot be too enthusiastic in
my praise of this wonderful medicine
and it gives me great pleasure to
give my testimonial in regard to its
merits.
]. b. ROUNTREE,
Former Mayor and Member Legisla-
ture.
We have sold Mr. Rountree Swamp
Root and have also sold Ii in a num-
Der of cases for kidney trouble and
always with perfect satisfaction.
J. c. Adams & Son.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03

conceaiment Of the fact that that
offer came from the principal officers
and directors Uf the two companies;
but, he adds:
''The c0ndnc. OF this group OF
men is a proper subject for criti-
cism, however, because they could
foresee much better than outside
stockholders the largo profits about
to accrue. They occupied a fiduciary
reuation to the outside stockholders,
and sho, Id have shared with them
equally the special knowledge acquir-
ed by their position"
The report discusses at length the
methods by which the tobacco COM
emthods By which the tobacco COM
bination has been developed, includ-
Ing tie bogus independent con-
Germs" OF the combination. 1t points
out clearly that the leading pur-
pcsc Of the men who have control
led il has been to dominate the to-
bacco industry The report contains
rot olly the details of the financial
operations - the combination in its
rise but also many interesting side
lights on the schemes employed to
make the combination paramount in
the tobacco industry.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
A Clergyman.
New Roads. La, Ja

New ROADS, La, Jan. %, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & c., Binghamton, N. Y.
Dear Sirs:-I write to-day to the
public that your Swamp-Root cured
me of kidney trouble. l was almost
past going; having spasmodic spells
with my kidneys that We're breaking
down my constitution. The best med
ical aid was employed and they pro-
nounced my trouble as alkali in the
kidneys, but were unable to do noe
any permanent good.
l took four bottles of Swamp Root
and became q we'll man. This was six
years ago and have had no trace of
the trouble.
Yours for suffering men,
REV. J. r. TAYLOR,
Pastor. Baptist Church, New Roads, La
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Beneficial in Severe Cases.
Edgeficld, Tenn.

Edgeficld, Tenn.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y.
Gentlemen:-I Larly know how to
express my appreciation for the good
your Swamp-Root has done me. had
been greatly troubled with my kidneys
and with pain in the back; also with
what the doctors termed inflamma-
ton of the neck OF the bladder Some
times ny back Nculd get in such
shape that vas almost helpless.
had tried several doctors and medicine
to no good effect, end finally uotic-
ed in some paper where DR.. :Klmer
proposed To send { sample 6ct;le of
his kidney medicine, Swamp-Root,
free by mail. cent at once and re-
ceived promptly a sample bottle. At
ter taking it I found it did me good.
then purchased two bottles from our
merchant Mr.. w. J. Elizer. After
taking the medicine felt like a new
man, and each day rode five miles to
teach school. You are at liberty to
use this letter, or refer anyone to me,
as l will always be glad to tell them
what a wonderful remedy this Swamp
Root is. Mr.. James Ivens, Of Saunders
vile, Tenn, is taking 1t with good
re, ults. Very truly yours,
D. A MONTGOMERY,
Member Tennessee Legislature.
Rural Route, No. "a. Edgefield, Tenn.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
DANGER Of Pneumonia.

A cold at this time If neglected
Is liable to cause pneumonia which
IL so often fatal, and even when the
patient has recovered the lungs are
weakened, making them peculiarly sus
ceptible to the development of con-
sumption. Foley's Honey and Tar will
stop the cough, heal and strengthen
the lungs and prevent pneumonia La
Grippe coughs yield quickly to the
wonderful curative qualities of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar. There is nothing
else lust as good" James II. Will
Jams m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
COMFORTING WORDS,
Many a Hartford Household VIII
Find Them So.

To have the pains and aches of a
bad back removed; to be entirely free
from annoying, dangerous urinary dis
orders is enough to make any kidney
sufferer grateful. To tell how this
great change can be brought about
will prove comforting words to hun
@rt6s of Hartford readers.
Mrs. w. !. Bailey, living on East
Greenville Street, Madisonville, KY,
says: 1T is four years since l rec
commended Doan's Kidney Pills
through cur papers, and my confidence
In them during the time which has
elapsed has not been shattered in the
least, but on the contrary, l have
learned more about them and can
recommend them even more strongly.
/ said at tina. time, that Mr.. Bailey
had suffered with kidney complaint off
and on for number of years and had
used almost every known remedy for
this trouble but nothing brought per-
manent relief. He finally learned
about Doan's Kidney Pills and pro-
sured a box. They benefited him in
every way, more so than all che
Dther kidney medicines he had ever
tried. He has used them many times
during the last four years, and they
have never failed to give him relief
I 1,iax
Doan's KidneyPills myself for weak
eued condition of the kidneys and
they proved just as satisfactory in my
case"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. NewYork
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take ~ other.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
REPORT MADE ON
TOBACCO TRUST
Growth Shown by Corpor-
ations Commissioner.
STOCK MANIPULATION TRICKS
1t Is Shown That FinancierS
Make Millions Out of
ManipuiatiOnS.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 27.-ln a
report transmitted to President Roose-
welt, Herbert Knox Smith. commits
sioner of corporations, presents some
highly interesting history of the or
ganization of the Tobacco Combina-
ton" which, in the magnitude OF its
business operations, is one OF the
Creates organizations in America.
The report is a result, in part, OF an
will deal with the control OF the to-
bacco industry made by the bureau
of corporations. Subsequent reports
will deal with the control TO the to-
bacco industry, with prices and pro-
fits, and with competitive methods.
This report sets forth the rise Of
one of the great combinations of the
country. In his letter of transmit
tai, Commissioner Smith says that
It IDEALS with the history. from the
standpoint of its organization Of the
great accumulation. Sarting in
1890 as the American Tobacco COM
pany, a manufacturer Of cigarettes,
with a capital of 25,0O0,000, the COM
bination has now net capitalization
Excluding inter-company holdings)
of s316, 346,S21. 1t has absorbed about
$50 separate concerns, and now con-
trolls substantially four-fifths of the
output of each important kind of to-
bacco manufactured in the United
States with the exception of cigars.
ITS history also presents import
art features of stock manipulation.
Tie financial transactions centering
arc und the organization OF the Con-
solidated Tobacco company in 1901
are especially noteworthy. At that
tine a small body of directors and
stockholders in the combination be-
lieved that the profits of the combi-
nation could be greatly increased in
the immediate future. They organ
ized the Consolidated Tobacco Com
pany and offered its bonds in eX-
change for the common stock of the
American and the Continental, in
order thus to secure for themselves
most ~ the increased profits about
to accrue The profits accruing to
the Common stock of the American
and the Continental, after its acqi-
sitiun by he Consolidated, increased
greatly; and the small body of men
controlling the last named company
so small, in fact that six of them
!Gd a majority OF its stock and
thus controlled the entire combination
became entitled to millions of dol
lars which, had it not been for the
consolidated transaction, would have
gone to the original common stock
holders"
Commissioner Smith says that in
fairness, it should be added that this
offer of exchange was made with no
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
Results II Has Proved.

Dothan, Ala, Jan. Fl, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, NY.
Dear Sirs:-Have been suffering
more or less from kidney trouble for
the last five years and was induced to
try your Swamp-Root. Am happy to
say, or give yor testimonial, that it
has cured me. / am travelling sales
man for Messrs. Colgate & Co., New
York, and am always travelling on
the road. Drinking the different wat
ers affected my kidneys.
Yours respectfully,
SAMUEL WOLF.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
EASY TO MIX II
Hundreds Of People in This vi
cinity Will Welcome This
Advice, Says Local
Druggist.

What will appear very interesting to
many people here is the articles taken
from New York daily paper, giving
a simple prescription, which is said
10 be a positive remedy for backache
OF kidney or bladder arrangement, IL
taken before the stage OF Bright's dis
ease:
Fluid Extract Dandeion, oneIhalf
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. three
ounces. Shake we'll In bottle and
take In teaspoonful doses after each
meal and again at bedtime.
A well known druggist here at
home, when asked regarding this pre-
scription, stated that the ingredients
are all harmless, and can be obtained
at a small cost from any good pre-
scription pharmacy, or the mixture
would be put up II asked to do so.
He further stated that while this pre-
scription is often prescribed in rheu-
matte Affections with splendid re-
suits, he could see no reason why It
would not be a splendid remedy for
kidney and urinary troubles and back
ache, as it has a peculiar action up
on the kidney structure, cleansing
these most important organs and help
ing them to sift and filter from the
blood the foul acids and waste mat
ter which cause sickness and suffer-
ing. Those of our readers who suf-
fer can make no mistake in giving
It a trial.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
Baptist Minister.

Brinson, Ca, Jan. 20, 1909.
DR.. iKlmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y.
Gentlemen:-SGIEe time ago l suf-
fered severely with pain in my back
and hips. My back panied me con-
tinually and / felt miserable. A friend
recommended Swamp-Root. l obtain
ed and took the contents Of two bot
ties when l fell relief. My back has
not troubled me since and can thor
oughly recommend Swamp-Root to any
one suffering from kidney troubles,
as / find it afforded me great relief
Yours very truly,
REV. L. T. DAWSON.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
The Value Of Remedy is Proven
BY its Cures.
Elkwood. Ala, Dec. IA, 10

EllkwOod, Ala, Dec. IA, 1905.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Dear Sirs:-s have derived such
great benefit IRON the use Of your
remedy, Swamp Root, that / believe
1t to be most important for the pub
lie to know its worth. For the past
ten years ! have been the most mis-
cradle of men. Did not know what
the trouble was but had to urinate
very frequently both day and night;
was all puffed UP generally. Could not
sleep more than couple Of hours at
time, was greatly distressed after
eating a meal and was about worn out.
1 had tried nearly everything / could
see advertised and hear Of, without
helping me to any great extent, un
til finally in October last at Ripan'
Wis, / purchased a one dollar bottle
of Swamp-Root and commenced TAX
ing 1t according to directions and l
followed that with another bottle and
experienced such great relief and BEN
eft from same that | purchased five
dollars worth at Huntsville. Ala, and
continued its use and am now taking
it, but in smaller doses and twice
day in place of four times a day and
believe by the time present supply
is used up l willNbe entirely well. l
am feeling better now than for ten
years past. Can eat and sleep first
class, in fact 1 am feeling so good
that cannot resist telling you about
it. You are at liberty to publish this
testimonial should you wish.
Very respectfully,
THOS. STALLARD, U. S. A, Retired.
Box Z, r. r. No. 2. Elkwood, Ala.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
The FavOrite Hair Dressing

OF discriminating people is AullsHair
Tonic. Not because Of sensational
methods of advertising, but because it
is the only Hair Tonic and Restorer
that will do just what it is advertis-
ed to do. Just half the price of
ether advertised hair remedies-costs
little to try it, and If it does not
give satisfaction, your money refund
ed. Only SOC a bottle at u. Wayne
Griffin & Bro, Hartford. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-03-03
If You are a TrifIe Sensitive

About the size OF your shoes, it's
some satisfaction to know that many
people can wear shoes size smaller
b. sprinkling Aliens Foot-Ease into
them. Just the thing for atent Leath-
Ell Shoes. fhd for Dreak;'.s in NrT
Shoes Sold everywhere. 25c. sta
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A Georgia Woman,
NJ. H. HICKSON, Donalsonville, G
Sparks, Ca, Jan,

Sparks, Ca, Jan. IL, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y.
Gentlemen:-Some time ago l was
troubled with kidney trouble; had Sc
we're pains in back and hips. Was
treated by physician, but without any
benefit. l noticed some Swamp-Root
advertising and resolved to give it a
trial. After taking four bottles / was
copletely cured. Have not suffered an
pain at all since and can RECON-
mend Swamp-Ruot to anyone suffering
from kidney trouble.
Sincerely,
Mrs. l.. V. STEVENS.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-13

Elaborate preparations are being made
by the United German Societies OF this
city to be represented in the inaugura-
ton parade by a delegation OF about 800
members. representing the twenty-three
German societies OF this city At meet
ing Of the subcommittee which has the
matter in hand. at Saengerbund Hall last
night. the various chairmen made their
reports, indicating that the part the Ger
mans would play in the pageant would
not only compare most favorably with
that of other organizations. but that
every effort was being made to sur
pass them. so far as equipment and num-
bers were concerned. Martin Wiegand
presided at the meeting and Gustave
Bender acted as secretary.
The United German Societies section Of
the parade win be led by the color bear
ers. attended by aids. and it IS ex-
pected that there VIII be about twenty
FIVE flags and banners In line. represent
ing the various societies. These viii be
followed by representatives of amiated
organizations mounted, after which viii
come the marchers.
military band has been engaged snd
viii precede the German-American con
tingent
Chairman Martin wiezand. at last
nights meeting. appointed the following