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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-01-28


sented the Divinity, as creator of all
things. 1t therefore also stood for
Harmony and Order, whereas the Quad
signifed Confusion and Disorder and
the strife Of Good and Evil.
These speculations can be pursued
in ''The Pythagorean Triangle by
the Rev. G. Oliver, D. D., and what
ever their worth, the fact remains
that uneven numbers are regarded as
lucky. The belief is of great an
tiquity and reference is. made to it
by Virgil in the Eighth Ecologue and
by Pliny, who comments on it with
some amazement. Chinese pagodas,
or sacred towers, built by devout per-
sons with the object of improving the
luck of the neighborhood, have al
ways an odd number Of stories, vary
ing from 3 to ID. In Siam every
house must have an uneven number
of rooms, windows, steps and doors.
The most famous work Of Arab litera-
ture is the Thousand and One Nights.
A Russian term for sly scamp is a
person who knows the II tricks. Even
in this country we lease properties for
80 and 500 years.
Three, as emblematic of the Trinity,
has always been considered a sacred
number, for long before the Christian
era was worship paid to the Triune
God. For this reason triple time in
music was once considered the perfect
time and the only suitable tempo for
ecclesiastical music. We still say,
"Ihe third time never fails" When
two misfortunes happen, it is often
said that a third is imminent. Plan
lists have a superstition that the break
Nc of two piano strings is shortly to
be followed by third.
Groups of three abound. In Holy
Writ are the three sister graces,
Faith, Hope and Charity; and in my
thology are trios Of graces, fates,
furies, Parcae, Gorgons and Norns.
The number seven has ever been
regarded as having a peculiar mystic
significance and it's manifold virtues
have been set forth in elaborate mono
graphs. Both in the Scriptures and
IN heather mythologies has this num-
Der been pre-eminent. It's merits may
be OF an astronomical, or rather as
THEOLOGICAL origin, as the following
quatrain from Robert Vilvain's
Enchiridium Epigrammatum," 1854,
will illustrate:
Saturn is first, next Jove, Mars
third in place;
The Sun in Midst, fifth Venus runs
her race,
Mercury sixth, Moon lowest and last
in band,
The planets in this rank and manner
stand. -"
We see that the planets were sup
posed to be seven in number. AS
biologists divided the life Of man into
seven ages and each Of these ages was
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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-01-28
Obe Jetfersonton
Conducted BY Grace Kirkland

be found in antiquity. There were
seven wise men of Greece, seven gates
of Thebes, seven sleepers Of Ephesus.
Pharaoh dreamed of seven lean kline
and seven fat kline; seven priests
blowing seven horns walked around
Jericho for seven days. Mr.. A. HI.
Layard found among the clay tablets
of Ninevah many incantations In
which the number seven occurs fire.
quently. Rossetti s Blessed Damozel
had three lilies in her hand
And the stars in her hair were seven. "
Rossetti, however, may have given her
this particular number of stars be-
cause it CHANGED to rhyme with
heaven. The fact that seven is the
only common English word that does
rhyme with heaven probably accounts
for its frequent appearance in poetry.
There is one exception to the no
ton that odd numbers are lucky and
that is the number thirteen, which has
been regarded as exceedingly I'M
lucky by everybody, with the possible
exception of the Mayans Of Yucatan
See DR.. D. G. Brinton's IA Primer
of Magyar Hieroglyphics.' The orr
gin Of this prejudice against thirteen
is wrapped in mystery. Some inves-
tigators have found it in the\Scandi-
navian story Of Loki, the Principal of
Evil and chief author of human mis-
fortunes, accompanied by II Aesir or
demigods; others seek it's derivation
in the Last Supper of Christ, where
Judas is sometimes represented as
the thirteenth guest. But the fact
that the thirteenth year was con-
sidered Of evil import by the ancient
Hindoos would invalidate both theo-
ries. At any rate, the belief exists
and is in a fourishing condition.
In Scotland thirteen is known as
the "Deil's Dozen" in Turkey the
popular dislike to it is so great that
the word for thirteen is seldom used.
In Italy shrewd theatrical managers
have found it expedient to change the
numbers Of box - to box 12A, and
in many streets Of Rome and Flor
ence one may search IL vain for house
numbers between II 1-2 and IA. The
authorities at Washington, D. c., re-
ceived a formal petition from gen
tleman asking leave to change the
number Of his house from the omin-
Gus thirteen. On October Is, 1908,
some Of Mr.. Hammerstein s opera
singers decided to await the morrow
before landing at New York, not wish
ing to "hoodoo" their chances Of sue
cess. In France it is regarded a
breach Of etiquette to have thirteen
guests at table. The Partisan
"sponger" is sometimes known as
the "quatorzieme," his chief mission
being to occupy the fourteenth seat
at dinner party.
This functionary does not exist in
America, but the need of him has been
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10
The Road To Success

has many distractions, but none SO
desperate as poor health. Success to-
day demands health, but Electric Bit
tiers is the greatest health builder the
world has ever known. 1t compels
perfect action of stomach, liver, kid
neys, bowels, purifies and enriches the
blood, and tones and invigorates the
whole system. Vigorous body and
keen brain follow their use. You
can't afford to slight Electric Bitters
II weak, rundown or sickly. Only Soc.
Guaranteed by Penny's Drug Store,
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Coon morning. Have you discover
ed the North pole?
PREACHERSvILLE.


Born, to the wife Of Menefee Elmore,
fine girl. They say "Pud" walks like
a dog in high rye.
The watermelon crop is said to be
shorter than ever before. The melons
are of fair quality though generally
small.
A horse ran away here Monday after
noon and tore the buggy top up for T..
F. Gross. the well-known Crab Orchard
veterinary.
Willis Bell shook the dust off OF his
feet last Sunday night and departed
unto the land of the HOLSTERS. The best
wishes of all should go with him.
Mr.. w. p. Grimes is without doubt
the largest land owner in the East End.
He has over 900 acres, his farm extend
ing into two neighborhoods- Walnut
Flat and Preachersville. There are
men at work on this farm who have
never seen each other, yet they have
been employed on the farm for the last
eight months.
Miss Sarah Howard, Of near Crab
Orchard, is teaching the Hobbs school
Indications point to a better school
than this community has enjoyed for
some time. On account of the luck
in leisure" attitude of the powers that
be, school will not be Finished here
till midwinter, as it could have been
had school started great deal earlier
in the season.
Mrs. William Smith, Of Whites Mill,
owns a horse which is a remarkable
specimen of the equine family. This
horse knows enough that when the
Smith children attend school at Crab
Orchard he can take the buggy back
home as well as if the driver accompan-
led him. When harnessed again in the
afternoon his horseship quietly and
calmly goes and brings the children
home. This has been a regular thing
for long time and no mistakes to his
discredit.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Lunsford visited
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Thompson in Boyle.
Miss Flossie Sutton, of Lexington, is
with her sister, Mrs. M. o. Kennedy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson. of Paint Lick,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Williams.
Mr.. Todd, of Berea. was the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Lunsford. Miss
Gertrude Adams visited Miss Carrie
Naylor. Miss Violet Smith visited IN
Rockcastle last week. Geo. Todd. of
Pulaski, visited his sister, Mrs. Mason
Holtzclaw. Miss Emma Holtztlaw, of
Gilberts Creek. is teaching the Preach
ersville school. Mrs. Maggie Wheat,
of Tucson, Ariz., is visiting her BROTH
err, w. P. White, and family. Mrs.
Wheat has travelled extensively in the
West and can describe most entertain
ingly the places she has visited. Mr..
and Mrs. Jno. Williams visited at Paint
Lick.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10

DR.. Cook continues to be in favor in
Copenhagen and with foreign scientists.
1t is reported that.he has been offered,
by an American, big profits for his
lectures and book on polar regions. DR..
Cook, when told that Peary claimed the
distinction of being the first man who
had reached the North Pole, casually
replied that he would avoid all con-
troversies and that if Peary had said
he had reached the pole he believed his
statement. DIR. Cook announced that
he was anxious to get to America and
that he would sail for his home about
September %.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10
POLITICAL.

H. C. Kennedy has resigned as coun-
ty judge of Wayne.
Washington county republicans nomi-
mated E. P. Deadman for Represen-
tative.
Mercer county republicans declared
for William Herndon, of Lancaster, for
circuit judge.
Democrats of Danville will nominate
candidates for city officers by conven-
ton at 2:30 Tuesday, Sept. 2lst.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10
PUBLIC SALE!

Having decided To go West. will sell at
public sale at my home place, One mile from
haywood ON dirt road leading from May
wood TO Grab Orchard, on
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. rs. 1909,
My farm Of ~ acres. II Is knows as the
Douglas farm IL has on IL cottage OF
four rooms, "A fairly good barn and other
outbuildings. Has three good springs and
two good orchards. 10 acres In meadow, ~
acres OF other pasture. Remainder has been
In wheat ana n nov In corn. Is "a OF mile
from stanford A somerset pike and y mile
from school house. Good deed given To
purchaser. VIII sell 10 the highest bidder
Tor cash IN hand. VIII also sell my crop OF
corn and about 10 tons OF hay, 5 milk cows,
~ dry COWS, NJ heifers, tive and three years
old; - sheep, lot Of hogs; household and
kitchen furniture, one wagon and other
farming tools. Terms cash.
FRANK ROBINSON, haywood, Ky.
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The Pennsylvania W. C. T. U. has
placed ban on mince pies and all
signers of the temperance pledge are
to abstain from their use. 1t is said
that the alcohol in such pies tempts
the appetite for more stimulants and
thus assist in increasing the liquor
habit. 1t may come to pass that corn
will be tabooed as an article of food
because of the whisky that is in it and
rye will be banished from Kentucky's
products.
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10 PER CT. REDUCTION,
c. q. PRUITr,
MoreIand. kentuckv.

For 30 days, In order TO clean up on Mat
tings, Druggets, Carpets, Rugs, Etc. VIII
give 10 per cent. reduction. Have some rare
bargains In millinery. Some big bargains
IN close outs in wall paper. Nice selection
OF framed pictures. Now Is your time to
buy "A handsome mantle mirror. Gall and
see them. Choice selection of rockers
Good line OF beds, metal and wood, metal
and wood folding beds, cri bs. cots. mattress
IS, springs, counches, Davenports, chairs,
SUIT cases, grips, trunks, extension tables.
centre tables, medicine cabinets, glass
sash, doors, &c. Call and see US.
Well equipped stock OF funeral supplies.
Service night or day.
q. Il. PRUITT. Moreland Ky,
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The democrats of Livingston county
have nominated ticket to defeat the
mule" ticket, mongrel affair. con-
structed:out ofIrepublicans and boiling
democrats. They have splendid show
to defeat the fusionists and we hope
they willlleave nothing undone in their
effort to do so.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10

A convict at Fort Leavenworth de-
mands a wooden leg from U. S.
Marshal who shot his good leg off for
him. He demands the substitute and
threatens to sue the officer for dam
age il he does not produce "a wooden
leg and good one"
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H. J. McROBERTS, Stanford, Ky.
REL WARD.

Having suffered considerable annoyance
and damage from outlaws, In breaking gate
latches and tearing down and destroying
my gates, on the county road that runs
through my farm. have concluded to offer
reward for information leading To the
conviction of such person or persons.
will therefore give the sum OF So for infor-
nation leading to the arrest and conviction
OF any party or parties, that have broken
the latches on any OF my gates,or that have
sawed down or torn down any of my gates
on the county road which runs from the
Hustonyille turnpike to the Milledgeville
turnpike, through my farm and Will give
the same amount for Information leading
to the arrest and conviction OF any party or
parties who In the future commit any OF the
above offenses.
1879 T. j. HILL. SIR.
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Home At Auction T!

Monday, Sept. 10, 1919, county court day,
ford, occupied by W. q. Withers. Has n
good residence anu outbuildings are
In good shape. splendid cistern and
big garden. Location nrst-class aud In
fine neighhorhood. Will sell In front of the
old court house at 30 Monday afternoon,
Sept. u. 1909. Mrs. Hugh Reid, r.. u. PEN
nington, Miss Mary Pennington, stanford,
Ky.
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Small Farm For Sale

desire to sell privately my farm OF 81
acres, in Lincoln county, seven miles from
stanford and two miles from haywood, on
good road mile from pike, I'm good neigh
borhood, close to church, rural route and =
mile from school house. Land all very pro-
ductive, u farm In grass, balance In Guilt
walton; all under good fence. Comfortable
house of six rooms; new barn and all other
outbuildings. Abundance of fine water and
fruit of all kinds.
J. T. LIVINGSTON.
r. r. ID. No. 1. stanford, Ky.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10

W. r. CREss. good democrat and
a fine gentleman. has announced his
candidacy for Commemorative attor-
ney of the Somerset district. Here's
hoping he'll win. There's a chance for
him TO do so.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10

IL lemons continue to soar heaven
ward there will be no danger Of your
being handed one unless your associates
belong to the charmed circle Of the
millionaires. II is believed that they
will soon be worth l0c each. Heavy
duty is the trouble.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10

AN ordinance has been adopted in
Franklin fixing a license tax or 5000
per annum for the sale of ''near-beer. t"
This means that no decoctions of the
foaming beverage will be sold in the
county of Simpson.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10

During quarrel at the dinner table
Edward Black fired two bullets into the
body of his wife, fatally wounding her
at San Antonio, Texas. Black tried to
escape through window. and was shot
and killed by Arthur Cligord. his wife's
brother.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10

MAYOR GRINTEAD. of Louisville. de-
clined TO meet Hon W. O. Bead. demo-
cratic nominee for Mayor. on the stump.
We congratulate Mr.. Grinstead on his
good judgment.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10

The North pole has been discovered
again. Commander Peary, who has
been trying for years to locate it,
flashes the news over the country that
he has reached the goal. He was only
four days behind DIR. Cook. who found
the old thing last week.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10

Henry Hill. Negro, was drowned in
a creek by a mob at Rayville. La, af-
ter he had attacked Miss Nettie Jones,
prominent young woman of that
place.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10
FARMS FOR SALE /!

wish to sell privately my farm of ~ acres
at Jumbo. Lincoln County, ny. four miles
from Mckinney. Has on IL good lO-room
dwelling, good barn, cellar, spring house,
fine water. etc. Land II In high state OF cul.
tivation. Also have -four other small far ms
for sale. All well improved. Terms salts
nc. sIPPLE,
stanford, KY, n. y. u. Nos.
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notice.!

I desire to sell rs acres of unimproved
la nd on Cedar Greek. three miles from Crab
Orchard; 80 acres In cultivation. Land not
but In splendid condition.
MRS. n. A. GARNER,
X. II. ID. No. 4, stanford, KY.
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STOP THAT HEADACHE

ny having your eyes properly itted with
hieh.grade lens, J.F. Hiii, East Main 81;
guarantee satisfaction. He also carries In
stock Edison phonographs and the latest
records which you can buy for cash. or on
the matter over. EYES TESTED FREE.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10
JOE MAGEE

Is a candidate for Police Judge of Grab Or
chard, subject TO the action OF the demo-
cratic party and asks your support.
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Stock of Merchandise
for Sale.

desire to sell privately my stock of Gro.
ceries and Hardware. Doing n good busi-
ness. VIII invoice about t2.5o0 Reason
81 health.
GEO. u. HOPPER, stanford, Ky.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10

WHETHER It was Cook or Peary who
found the coveted pole, Wellman had
just as well return home and try some
other vocation.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10

Shed Williams, Of Bath county, real.
lied $402 from one sow in IL months.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1909-09-10
Harry Jacobs,
Dealer in and Manufacturer of.
Marble and Granite Monu-
ment9,

Markers and Posts, Cemetery and Lawn
Vases and settees. ONCE and works, Me-
Kinney. Ky.
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MILL FOR RENT!

Owing to ill-health and wanting to he
away from home some this summer. | have
decided to rent my up-to-date, Dix River
Roller Mills, driven by water and steam
power. Good location. Mil In nrst.class
condition.
W. II. TRAYLOR,
II. +. II. No. 4, stanford, Ky.
The Western news., 1909-05-19
THE WEEK At VICTOR.

Victor, May 1.-THE Victor school
baseball team will play bali with the
Stevensville high school boys at
Steveusville next Friday. This will
be the second contest between the
school teams this term. The return
game will be played at Victor May
%. ..'" t.l
Mrs. Ellis Weathertord and Mrs :.
Vim. Smith were Stevensville visitors
Friday. VA
Miss Edna East left yesterday for
a visit of two weeks on Three Mile.
A. Sandstrom and VIM. Smith spent
Monday in Hamilton. ...-
Mr.. George Rowe was a business
visitor in Missoula Thursday. 3
Misses Edith and Laura Maynard
and Miss Caroline Wells spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Missoula, return.
ing to their school duties Monday.
The monthly Christian Endeavor
social will be held at the home OF
Jessie Poindexter Saturday evening
The programs for the class day
The Western news., 1909-05-19

and commencement exercises are now
printed. The baccalaureate sermon
will be preached at the Presbyterian
church on next Sunday by Rev. E. o.
Cole, of Stevensville. On Wednesday
evening, May 20, the oral spelling con-
test will be held at the 1. 0. o. F. hall.
Class day exercises will be held on
Thursday evening at the opera house.
Friday evening will be devoted to the
exercises for the graduating class ;.
Professor Underwood of Missoula will
deliver the address to the graduates.
and some excellent musical numbers
have also been prepared.
The Western news., 1909-05-19

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. "
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Weiss are over
from Anaconda. ug#
Dr.. r. L. Owens was a Missoula
visitor yesterday.
Miss McGraw of Nine Mile visited
Hamilton friends several days last
week.
Finley Moose has filed an action in
district court against. A. D. and A. E.
Hood. --,.ss.t,., .... r-..r.,
Gen. L. A. Green and Dick Wag-
ner returned last week from a trip to
New Mexico.
J. r. Peters and H. G. Gardner
went to Mssoula Sunday in the
formers Buick.
A marriag licensee was issued yes
ter to dwight L. Woodruff and Lou
Baker, both of this city.
Mrs. J. H. Hogan left yesterday
for Tacoma where she goes for the
benefit of her health.
There will be a dance at Darby
Saturday night for the benefit of the
baseball team of that town.
Robert G. Kirkwood and Ethel Nc
Kee of Missoula we're united in mar
riage last Thursday by Rev. Wake
ham.
The Northern Pacific Railway Co.
hes instituted claim and delivery pro-
ceedings in district court against D.
Pryor. -=a#--.-
Quite number of local Masons at
tended the laying of the corner stone
of the Masonic temple at Missoula
yesterday. sea-.
H. c. Park last week filed suit
against John F. Logan to recover
amount due on a note that had been
Endorsed by Logan
| Mrs. Lottie Hackett sold the City
bakery, Monday to Mr.. and Mrs. E
Dunn of Missoula, who have taken
possession and are managing the husi.
ness. .r--........ ..=-.......
r. B. Nicholson and sou, Casper
went to Missoula Monday. Casper
recently sustained very bad fracture
of the arm, necessitating exper,
surgical treatment.
Rev. G. Beery will hold services al
the M. E. church south next Sunday
at II a. m. Rev. D. B. Price o1
Helena, presiding elder, will occupy
the same pulpit on Nav 40.
w. c. Irwin and wife of Chicago
arrived in Hamilton last week anc
are at the home of Mr.. Irwin's par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Irwin. They
expect to locate in western Montana
A meeting of the citizens of Hamil
ton and vicinity will be held at tn
city hall Friday evening at o'clocl
to devise ways and means of pullin,
) off big celebration of the gioriou
Fourth.
The Western news., 1909-05-19
Bitter Root Brevities.

G. W. Deegan of the Missoulian is
in town this week.
Robert C. Smith was up from
Steyensville Monday. W.
Pat McGraw OF Florence was a
Ha milton visitor Saturday.
"A twilight practice game of baseball
will be played at the Athletic park to-
morrow evening.
w. H. Roberts has gone to Medicine
spri ngs, where he expects to remain a
couple of weeks. '-'I ~
Miss Clara Shannon went to Mis-
soula Thursday for visit at the D.
+. Donahue home. ~-.'@' '"'-,.e...- --~
W. B. Mclaughlin moved his con-
fectIonery store from second street to
the new Daily block Saturday.
Mrs. Dineen arrived Friday evening
from Iowa for visit in Hamilton
with her sons, William and Pat.
Intestin al worms do not trouble hogs
when they have access to box con-
tanning hardwood ashes, charcoal and
salt.-Ex. E
Nick Bernardy while toploading in
the A. c. M. Co. logging camp fell
backward and sustainsd a dislocated
shoulder.
A. G. somers and W. A. Bennett
were up from Trout Greek last week
They report rich strike in their rnine
near Trout Creek.
John Waddell and family of Darby
went to Missoula Monday and will
witness the laying of the corner stone
of the new Masonic temple. 4
Mrs. r. L. Owens returned Satur.
day from a visit of several months in
the east, during whichsshe spent some
time at Philadelphia and Chicago.
An earthquake shook eastern and
northern q Montana last Saturday
Little damage was done aside from
rattling dishes and jarring windows
w. H. Merriman, general passenger
and freight agent of the Northern
Pacific railway was in Hamilton Mon
day looking after the interests of his
road. .s....-
An effort is being made by Manage
Dick to have the Missoula Giant!
come to Hamilton to meet the un
beaten Hamilton ball team Decoration
day, Monday, May 81. =
Mr.. and Mrs. W. O. Fisk and Mr.
and Mrs. R. c. Parmenter went t.
Missoula Monday to attend the pro
duction of THE Gingerbread Man
at the Harnois theater. The part,
returned yesterday = the trip bein,
made in Mr.. Parmenter's automobile