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Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23
In Mem0ridm.

Died at his home near Oak Grove.
Ky, Nov. 18th, 1909, Ben A..
Whitlock, aged G6 years. A man of
true character it was his delight to
give, without asking. to those in
need. The widow and orphan was
his charge and no one was ever turn
ed from his door hungry or unaided.
OF him may be truly SAID, "lf
every one for whom he did some
kindly act, could drop one blossom
on his grave he wOu sleep tonight
ben cath Il wilderness of flowers. w.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23

After a Long Silence He InditeS a Word
And Sends a Dollar.

Lexington, Tenn, Dec. 10, 90.
Editor Record Press As my SUBJ
scriptoon has expired, | iDclose g
slcheck for renewal.
read with pleasure 10 your last
weeks issue of the surprise birthday
dinner given Mr.. Gordon G. Ham
moud. am glad he is treated so
kindly by his children in his old
age. Cord and | we're boys together
something more than half century
ago. lived awhile with him and
his mother. She was a mighty good
old lady and treated me very kindly.
Cord was three years older than |
and about ten or twelve years larger.
| was an orphan boy aud have no
recollection of father or mother; had
no money, no home, no clothing, no
friends, no anything but kicks, kutfs
and knocks; aud Gordou-bless his
soul!--was not altogether guiltless Of
this pastime. Yes, Gordtp is good
fellow, and am prond that his
children treat him thus kindly in his
declining days. May they ever ''rise
up to call him blessed.
|, too, can truly say my children
are kind t. me. Three weeks ago
today | celebrated my 69th birthday.
| have ten grown up children and
they all, except one who live, in
Haidin, Kentucky. were here TO eat
turkey with me on that day. My
sons and sonsiu law surprised me at
the dinner table by presenting me
gold filled Waltham watch, II jew
els, aud a gold cham and charm,
the whole costing $37. Though |
did not eat it up, l enjoyed the
watch equally as much as they did
the turkey. My sons and soos-iD-
law are all railroad meu and hold
good paying positions.
JOSIAH CoNGER.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23
Wdlkef-TraVIS.

Miss Alice Walker and Mr.. Her
man Travis were married Wednesday
evening, Dec. 18th, at the residence
Of the brides father, T. l.. Walker,
Rev. o. ID. Spence officiating.
A large number of their friends
and relatives we're present to con-
graduate and wish them a long,
happy and prosperous voyage through
life. They will make their home
near Blackford.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23
Died In California.

On Dec. 31st, 1909, and was laid
to rest in the beautiful sunny ceme-
terry of Pomona, CAL, on the follow
ing Sunday afternoon.
Eula Mae was the daughter of l..
T. and Stella d. Wilsey, and the
grand daughter of +. Il. and Myrtle
d. Thurman, formerly of Marion,
Ky. Bright in mind, sweet in
temper, always loving at heart, she
was the idol of her parents aud the
pride of her grandparents on both
her fathers and her mothers side.
But she has gone away and we can
not call her back, nor would we, il it
we're possible, but we bow our wills
to His and reconcile ourselves to our
great loss only as Christian hearts
can. Her grannmotber,
MYRTLE d. THURMAN.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23

four roomed houses for myself that |
am building to rent. Have rented
two of them.
If this doesn't reach the waste
basket | will write again. will
close by wishing You all merry
Xmas and a happy and prosperous
New Year. Yours with love to all
ID. G. BETTIs.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23
Notice..

Commencing December 9th, all
unpuoed tobacco received through
the Farmers Union tobacco house
will he received on Monday and
Tuesday o' each week and all pooled
tobacco on Wednesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays. No tobacco received
on Saturdays. Please tell. your
neighbors.
Respectfully,
J. P. PIERCE,
3t County Chairman.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23
Letter From Georgia.

College Park, Ga, Dec 18th '09.
editor, Record Press, Marion, Ky.
To the readers Of the Press, and
more especially to my relatives and
friends 10 old Critteuden county /
want to write few lines. We have
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23
Judge James Called
In Big Damage SuIi.

Judge L. H. James has just re-
turned from Eddyviile, KY, where
in the Lyon County Circuit Court
ne was called to assist Congressman
Chas. K. Wheeler IN a ten thousand
dollar damage suit. AS Judge James
was sick when the court convened
the case was postponed until he re-
covered.
He is q grand old man---admiro d
and loved by all who kaow him and
as a lawyer, the peer of suv man in
the state.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23
AN UNUSUAL Offer
To SUBSCRIBERS.
Every Farmer and Citizen Should
Have His Name and POSt-OiilCe
Printed on His Envelopes.

Every farmer or citizen for that
matter, should have his name and
post flee printed Cd his envelopes
and the paper be or his family use
in their correspondence, thus avoid
ing any mistake in reply. On all
rural routes nearly everywhere this
custom is being practiced and ap-
proved Of. when too, il is found to
be so much cheaper than buying
PLAIN paper and envelopes by the
small quantity.
Here is our proposition:
TO every one subscribing or re-
newing their subscription to the
R ECORD-PRESS, we will give 100
envelopes and $50 sheets of nice note
paper, with your name and address
and whatever you want to say on
both for the total sun of $3.50.
The envelopes and paper alone
would cost 81. 90 anywhere without
the printing and by taking advantage
of this offer you get the RECORD
PRESS one year TO any address,
together with 100 nice envelopes and
$50 sheets Of paper for 81 30
We promise as mu IN ear" "a pleas
ing you as If yon WE'RE paying fill
price. In other WORDS we will guar
autee to please you.
We are making this low offer that
we rusE hold every subscriber
and secure as many new ones as pos
sible. We are anxious to increase
our circulation from its already pres.
ent hi Oh mark, aud feel that this is
the best way to do it.
Now of course you can rot get
your work the day you subscribe and
order it. But your name will be en-
tered with copy Of what you want
and in few days al the outside limit
your work will be done and done to
please you. There is scarcely a fam
lily IN CrittendeD county that will not
spend twice this amount in the run
Of year for paper and envelopes
without the printing.
Should there be those who want
only the 100 envelopes with the
PRESS, the total cost will
be $1.25.
We nave ordered Tremendous
stock of envelopes and paper for
this offer and will he ready to fill all
order AS fast as received. No one
will be compelled to wait longer than
Tor The work to dry.
Come in when you come to Marion
md leave your oider.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23
ACTIVITY IN The
OIL FIELDS.
EdItOriaI From Henry WatterSOn In
Courier Journal Of December
Tweniy.FIrSi.

There IS a note of encouragement
in the reports from the Kentucky oil
fields telling Of important strikes in
the newer territory. A big produc-
er in Clay county will be an iucen-
tive to further drilling 10 that vein
ity "where operations are still in the
experimental stage" A vel !
brought in at the depth Of !, 200 feet
in Lawrence county is described as
the best drilled in the Big Sandy.
The Lawrence county we'll is re-
garded as important, as it indicates
an extention Of the West Virginia
field into Kentucky" 1t will be
followed, Of course, bv other wells,
which, it is hoped, NAV show oil in
paying quantities. In the WAYNE
county field, the reports saw, work
has shown no abatement and the
prospects are good for a season Of
Actively during the winter" The
finding Of a twenty five. barrel gusher
in that established field doubtless
will stimulate the operations to in
creased efforts
There is good prospect We are told,
that the Barron county field is to be
more thoroughly tested as 'the Hi
nois operators are working on the
line from the Illinois field to con-
meet up Illinois, Southwestern India
ma aud the Kentucky field" 1t is
exceedingly probable that future tests
will show that all these fields are
connected. If that should be true it
would result in the development of
an extep i've oil Fl { | d o
Western Keotucky possibly as i'm
portant as that of Eastern Kentucky.
There are favorable surface indica
tions IN a number Of counties in the
Western part Of the State, but the
test so far made have not been of
such thoroughness as to demonstrate
whether oil exists in paying quaDi-
ties. Should more convincing test
fail to show it, there is not much in
surface indications.
The season is not favorable to op.
erations and it is rather surprising
that the reports reflect such a degree
pf activity. That they indicate i'm
portant progress under unfavorable
conditions is good augury for big
ger and better work next year
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23
Stray Cow.

One Holstein CIV with short
crumplel horns, seven or eight years
old, come to my house, Dec, 9Th,
1909. Owner can have same by
paying for feeding and this notice.
j. ID. ASHER,
30 If Marion, Ky.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23

For suits, overcoats, cravenetts
and extra pants, see the immense
line at Taylor d Cannans.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1909-12-23
Qualify for q position.

If You wish to qualify fer a bosi-
ton at the. least cost, address for
particulars. W. r. Smith, Lexing-
ton, Ky.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-24
CITATION.
The State of Texas.

The State of Texas.
To the Sheriff or any Constable OF
Anderson County-Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to sum.
mon the heirs of Samuel Edlnondson
deceased, by making publication OF
this citation once in each week fol-
eight successive weeks previous to
the return day hereof, in some news
paper published in your county, if
there be a newspaper published there.
in, but if not, then in any newspaper
published in the 3rd Judicial District;
but if there be no newspaper publish,
ed in said Judicial District, then in a
newspaper published in the nearest
district to said Bird Judicial District,
to appear at the next regular term of
the district court of Anderson coun-
ty, to be holden at the court house
thereof, in Palestine, on the 4th Mon
day in April, A. D. 1909, the same be,
ing the Goth day of April, A. d. 1909,
then and there to answer a petition
filed in said court on the 5th day OF
March, A. D, 1909, in a suit, numbered
on the docket of said court No SO56,
wherein w. c. Campbell and Adam
Cone are plaintiffs and the heirs O
Samuel Edmondson, deceased, are de
PENDANTS, and said petition alleging:
Being an action of trespass to try
title to 1107 acres of the Samuel Ed
mondson 1-9 of a league survey, stu
ated in n. W. portion of Anderson
county. Texas, and being the same
land decided to Adam Cone and w. C.
Campbell by John l.. Bailey and wife.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-24
DON'T GROW OLD.
Keep Your Hair Bright and Luxuriani
and Stay Young.

Yes, Partisan Sage, the most invig.
Grating hair restorer, grows hair; the
women of America, who have luxu-
RANT hair, know it does, and that is
why thousands of attractive women
throughout the land are rgularly using
it.
For years this almost marvellous
grower of lustrous and beautiful hair
was confined to the elite of Europe
and New York City, but about two
years ago it was given to a select list
of druggists, and today can be obtain
ed in any city or town in American
where society women of refinement
dwell.
Partisan Sage is the most delightful
hair tonic in the world 1t makes the
hair soft, lustrous and luxuriant in a
few days. 1t is perfumed most daint-
lily and is not sticky or greasy. 1t
stops falling hair, cures dandruff and
itching scalp in two weeks, or money
back
This is what Mrs. Elizabeth E. An
derson, fredericksburg, Pa, writes:
Il had given up hope of ever being
cured of dandruff, when I purchased a
bottle of Partisan Sage. 1t has entire
ly removed the dandruff, and has
started a growth of new hair, and all
this after having been troubled for Is
years. I cheerfully recommend Pa
risian Sage"
Bratton is the regularly appointed
agent in Palestine for Partisan Sage,
and he will sell you a large bottle
under rigid guarantee for so cents.
A larger bottle of better tonic, that
is what you get when you lay down a
half dollar for bottle of Partisan
Sage. The girl with the auburn hair
is on every package and bottle.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-24
ATTORNEYS STATEMENT
Hon. Ned Morris Renews an Offer In
the Contest case-WouId Leave
1t to New Officers.

Hon. Ned Morris came home last
night from Austin, and when seen by
a Herald man this morning and asked
if there were any new developments
in the contest case, he answered in
the negative, but said he was still
ready to stand by his original offer
to the attorneys for Dr. Grant. Speak
ing of this matter Mr.. Norris said:
AT the time Mr.. Wilson filed no
lice of his intention to contest the
election, | requested a conference
with the attorneys for Mr.. Bowers
and DR.. Grant This request was to
avoid the wrangle that l knew would
inevitably follow an open council con-
sideration. After making various prop
ositions and efforts to agree upon
terms of settlement that would be de-
cent and peaceable, all of which were
turned down, l then offered to agree
% the following program:
First. Let Bowers, Turner and
Watts be Immediately installed.
Second Let these new officers
recount the entire vote.
Third. Let the attorneys on both
sides have the poll sheets and tally
sheets a reasonable length of time in
which to file objections to voters. Ii
none should be filed, the result then
to be declared upon the returns as
originally made. If any objections
should be filed, then these new Off
GERS should hear the objections and
the evidence pro and con, and decide
the issues and let their decision be
final
This proposition was turned down
and of course it left nothing to dc
but to pass the matter to the city
council.
81 still think this fair course, and
if they are willing to do it, we are
ready to close the matter on these
terms at once
A Herald man also asked the at
torneys for Dr. Grant if there were
any new developments in their case
or if they had any statement to make
and they answered that there was
nothing to give out at this time. The
matter, however, is progressing, and
it is likely some move will be made
soon.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-24
cLAlRvoYANT WANTED in TEXAS
Mexia Parties Say They Were
Separated From Their Cash.

Atlanta, Ca, April 23-"Professor'
Frank West, arrested in Kittanning,
Pa, and brought to Atlanta yesterday
to answer to several indictments
charging fraud, theft of diamons, etc,
is believed by the police to be want
ed in cities throughout the country.
West, operating as a spiritualist and
clairvoyant, is alleged to have swim
died prominent women of this city
out of more than 81 900 worth of dia-
monds and several hundred dollars in
cash.
A letter received by the chief of po-
lice from Mexia, Texas, says West is
wanted in that state as well as several
other states. The letter asserts that
West is worth at least 100000 and
has a fine residence in Chicago.
West denies his guilt and the trial
of the cases pending has been post
poned at his request.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-24

Claudia N Bailey, by deed dated jan
uary goth, 1908, and recorded in Vol.
rs, page As, of Anderson county deed
records, and to which reference is
made for a full description of the land
sued for, and also being fully de-
scribed by metes and bounds in plain
tiffs' petition.
Plaintiffs claim title to said land
by virtue of a conveyance executed
and delivered to Jas. Irwin on Novem-
Der goth, 1888, by P. H. Edmondson,
administrator of the estate of Samuel
Edmondson, decd, and by mesne con-
veyance from the said Irwin to plain
tfffs, and under the three and five year
statutes of limitation, and plaintiffs
allege that the defendants claim title
to said land by virtue of certificate
-5To,' iSsuSu % LIE 1DUdfu OF l1dnu
Commissioners of the Republic of
! Texas to P. H. Edmondson, as az
ministrator, aforesaid, dated June Sth,
1888, and because they say that the
conveyance of said land and the GER
tificate thereto by P. H. Edmondson,
administrator, as aforesaid. to Jas.
Irwin did not convey said certificate
and the land for which same was is
sued to said Jas. Irwin, and because
| the records of the probate court
wherein the administrator of the es-
tate of Samuel Edmondson was pend
ing do not show the report of the sale
of said certificate or said land to Jas.
Irwin, nor the confirmation of said
sale. But plaintiffs allege that said
p. H. Edmondson was Cd May 10Th,
1888, duly appointed administrator of
said estate, and duly qualified as such
and filed his bond, an inventory of
property belonging to said estate, and
included in which was the tract of
/ land herein above described, and on
June goth and November goth, 1888,
respectively, the probate court of San
Augustine county, wherein the estate
of SAMUEL Edmondson, deceased, was
being administered, by an order duly
entered therein, authorized the sale of
the land sued for; that same was duly
sold under said orders, the report of
sale made in due time, and said sale
was duly and legally confirmed by
said court.
Said petition praying for Judgment
for said land, for the removal of cloud
from their title and for special and
general relief
Herein fail not, but have before
said court, at its aforesaid next reg
liar term, this writ, with your return
hereon, showing how you have exc
uted the same.
Witness, John R. Moore, clerk of
he district court of Anderson county.
Given under my hand and the seal
IF said court, at office in Palestine,
Texas, this the 9Th day of March, A
D. 1909.
(SeaD Jno. R. Moore,
Clerk of the District Court of Ander-
son County. S-6-Std
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-24
ANOTHER GOOD SERVICE
Held at the Christian ChurcIl-Doctor
Harlow Preached Last Night
on Religion"

There was another splendid service
at the Christian church last night
The weather was unfavorable, yet the
people came out to hear the gospel
The song service was good, and Prof
Dawdy's solo, when the Mists Have
Rolled Away" was one of the best he
has given.
DR.. Harlow preached on the subject
Religion" He said that if men
were asked to define the term various
answers would be given, and strange,
| ly enough the majority would be in
direct contradiction to the bible. This
being true, it is manifestly wise to
let the inspired writer's tell us what
religion is. James says that it is
this: ITO visit the fatherless and
| widows in their affliction, and to keep
oneself unspotted from the world
If James taught truly, it is evident
that religion is something to be done
and not something to be gotten. .
Many people speak of getting relig-
ion" They are honest and sincere,
but they are mistaken. They may.
and many of them have experienced a
deep emotion. But whatever their
feelings may have been these are not
to be confused with religion Va
rious phases of emotionalism were
mentioned, and the testimony of the
leaders in the reformation given
showing that they did not regard
these phenomena as of the Holy
Spirit
Distinct from this conception of re-
ligion is that taught by James From
him we learn that pure and undefiled
religion consists in two things There
are certain things to be done; and
certain things to be avoided James
summarizes the positive side by say,
ing: ITO visit the fatherless and wild
ows in their affliction" This har-
monized perfectly with the teaching
| vi jesus COuCeIHluS II0 OASIS Ol llldl
Judgment, when He says that those
who have provided for the hungry
thirsty, naked, homeless, sick and i'm,
prisoned shall receive His approval
Those who fail to do these things
shall be banished. 1t makes no diff.
ference what are mems feelings, SO
long as they are unfaithful in these
practical duties they are not religious
But James also emphasizes the neg
alive side of the subject. If one is to
be religious he must Keep himself
unspotted from the world" The chris
IItian cannot be faithful to Christ and
e-pertieipate- in al
f6f the pleasures and indulgences OF
1.-THE world. Pure religion keeps Itself
unspotted.
The subject for tonight will be
Prepare to Meet Thy God" All are
invited.
For schedule of services for Sunday
see announcement in church column
Reporter.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-24
A KoTRE DAME LADY's APPEAL.

To all knowing sufferers of rheuma
tism, whether muscular or of the
joints. sciatica, lumbagos, backache
pains in the kidneys or neuralgia
pains, to write her for home treat
ment which has repeatedly cured all
of these tortures. She feels it her duty
to send it to all sufferers FREE. You
cure yourself at home as thousands
will testify-no change of climate be
ing necessary. This simple discovery
banishes uric acid from the blood
loosens the stiffened joints, purifes
the blood and brightens the eyes, Civ.
ing elasticity and tone to the whole
system. If the above interests you
for proof address Mrs. M. Summers
Box R, Notre Dame, Ind.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-24
TEXAS RAILROAD TAXES.
Commissioner DashielI Gives the Fig
ures For 1907 and 1908.

Austin, Texas, April 29.-Tax Com
missioner L. T. Dashiell today makes
the following announcement:
Reports filed with the state tax
board show that 6S railroad compa.
MES operating in Texas, with total
mileage of 1908 miles, paid in state
county, municipal. school district
franchise and other taxes, on 1907 as.
sessments, an aggregate amount OF
$2,707, 1928, or an average of $224.65
per mile.
Seventy-one railroad companies, op-
Grating in Texas, with total MILEAGE OF
lssss.1 8 -, . t1lIS u
municipal, school district, franchise
and other taxes, on 1908 assessments
an aggregate amount of $2,524,S11, OIL
an average of $194.42 per mile
Both of above mile averages are
far below mile average of railroad
taxes paid throughout the United
States.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-24
IDENTIFY YOUR PROPERTY.
Deputy Sheriff Morris Has Articles
Supposed to Have Been Stolen.

Deputy Sheriff Morris requests the
Herald to say that he has a number
of articles recovered from the home
of the negro arrested a few days ago
on a charge of theft, and asks that
people who have missed such things
call at his office and identify the
goods in his possession. Among the
articles being held are one key hole
saw, one claw hammer, one Henry
Distant hand saw No. 8, one two-foot
planning square, one long handled four
prong pitch fork If you have lost
any of these go and see them.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-24

Many so-called "bitters" are not
medicines, but simply liquids dis
suised so as to evade the law. Prick
y Ash Bitters is not one of this class.
t is strictly a medicine, acting pri-
narily on the kidneys, liver and bow
is, and for the dangerous diseases
that attack these organs it is a rem
edy of the first grade. There is moth
ing Objectionable in its taste, it has
an agreeable flavor and is acceptable
to the most delicate stomach. John
r. Hearne & Co, Special Agents
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-04-24
Senior B. Y. P. U.

The following special program has
been arranged, and you have per
sonal invitation to attend:
Our Work"-Mrs. Walker King.
Instrumental solo-Miss Iva Green
THE objectionable Sin"-Mrs. A
A. Sims.
Violin duet-Messrs. Asmann and
Joost.
Reading-Mrs. T. w. Smith.
Vocal solo-Miss Ethel Burton.
Services will begin promptly at
G:45.