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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
MERGER
SEEMS LIKELY
Alleged Plan Proposed by
j. A. Everitt.
ACTION At BOWLING GREEN
Proposed by Head of Rival
0rganizatiOn-A Spicy
Statement.

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 14.-Steps
are being taken by J. A. Everitt, foun-
der and for several years the Presi-
dent of the American Society of Equi-
ty, but who was deposed in 1907. TO
bridge the factional troubles that
have torn the organization the last
two years. The American Society of
Equity now has a rival in the form Of
the Farmers Society of Equity, with
Everitt at its head. The plan now
being laid by Everitt is to merge
these two organizations into one.
One of the first moves in this di-
rection will be at Bowling Green next
week. +. l.. Davenport, president of
the American Society of Equity, de-
partment of tobacco growers, has call
ed the tobacco division of Indiana
Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Wis
Consin and other tobacco fields to
meet in Bowling Green on Thursday
for the purpose of reorganizing The
American Society Of Equity's depart
ment of tobacco growers.
No one knows at this time Just
what will happen, but it is regarded
as significant that Everitt has re-
printed this call, and accompanying
1t with q statement has mailed it out
broadcast in the tobacco sections. In
his letter he says:
I'm 1907 before the national organi-
cation was captured by the conspira-
tors and the original tried and proved
plan of organization was abandoned,
Kentucky had about $4,000 members
in good standing. In May of this
year-19O9-the membership in good
standing in Kentucky was reported by
Secretary Robertson, in my hearing,
at 5000. although he caused rep.r.
to be published over The State soon
after this that tie number Of menu
bers in sOod standing was 20O0O. /
suppose ii all depends. On what h'
meant by good standing when he
made the second statement"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
A Deserved Compliment.

The officers of the Third Regiment
who served in active service last year
were paid about $4,000 less than the
officers receive in the u. S. Army.
The State provides they shall receive
The same compensation as L. S. Of
ficers of equal rank. At a meeting Of
the Officers Of the Third Regiment
on the 18th inst, at Darlington. Ky,
1t was decided to file test suit seek
ing a mandamus to compel payment
of the balance.
Mr.. Z. NJ. Woodward, our efficient
County Attorney. was unanimously Sc
lected as the attorney to prepare and
present the case on behalf of the reg
iment. The suit will be filed in
Franklin county and advanced by the
Court of Appeals. lnasmuch as
there are eleven lawyers in this reg
iment, this is high tribute to The
ability of young man of whom We
are all justly proud.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
HARTFORD KY, WEDNESDAY,, AUGUST 1s, 1909.

skyward from one of the aero parks
In the Berkshires this autumn about
the time country fairs are in full
swing.
Secretary Wesley n. Clark, of the
Sandisfield Agricultural Association,
whose show grounds are in New Bos-
ton, just across the state line in
Berkshire county, will not get out
any printing matter for the fair until
the date of Mrs. Longworth's aerial
voyage is positively set. Mr.. Clark S
opinion is that. the sight of the ex-
Presidents daughter passing over the
village would draw more people to the
fair than all the prize cattle and ium-
DO vegetables within a radius of fifty
miles. He doesn't intend to adver-
tise that Mrs Longworth will land on
the grounds, but hopes she will.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
The Lincoln Penny.

The matter of correcting the Lin
coin penny dies by removing the first
two initials of the artist, Victor D.
Bremen, will net take many days
and by Thursday or Friday it is ex-
pected the minis at Philadelphia and
San Francisco will be turning out
pennies with the initial "B" only.
At the close of business last Fri
day night the Philadelphia mint had
100000 of the pennies on hand.
Since then hundreds of orders have
come in for them and it is not known
at the Treasury whether the coinage
is exhausted. There will probably be
a sharp demand for the first OF the
single initial coins, but that will rap
idly subside as they will flow from
the minis by the million.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
Additional Free Attractions -har'
dinSbure Fair.

The GreatFrecAct and only equaled
by our Lady Balloonist, the Big RO-
man HippOdrome Race standing on
unframed horses by Prof G.. c. Clark.
at full speed once around the race
track, each day of our Fair COM
mencing August 3lst.
A Daredevil Slide for life from the
top of the Grand Stand by a lady on
slender wire, the most sensational
Free Act ever given on a Fair Ground
each day at Hardinsburg Fair.
A lady will give a Big Hair Raising
Performance andLeap forLife on High
Swinging Ladders in Mid-Air-each
day of Hardinsburg Fair.
You can't afford to miss the many
features Of this Fair.
See your railroad agent for full in
formation as TO trains. Low Rates.
ID. r. MURRAY, Sac'y.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
Veterans Elect New Commander.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. A.
Former Gov. Van SAINT, Of Minnesota,
was elected commander-in-chie of The
Grand Army of the Republic.
Van SAINT won over Judge William
A. Ketcham. of Indiana, by vote of
5S7 to 15G.
Mrs. Jennie l.. Berry, of Des Moines
Ia, won in a fight for the national
presidency of the Woman's Relief
Corps. After three ballots she was
elected over Mrs. Belle Harris, of Kan
sas. by 213 to 80.
In addition to Commander Van
SAINT, the following officers were elect
ed:
Senior Vice Commander-W NJ.
Bostaph, Ogden, Utah.
Junior Vice COMMUNICATIVE AL
fred Beers, Bristol, Conn.
Surgeon General-W. II. Lemon,
Lawrence, Kas.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18

md was admitted "a THE bar at the
May term OF the Ohio Circuit Court,
1881. Mr.. Weddings law license is
signed by two of Hartford's late dis
tinguished lawyers and statesmen,
Hons. E. c. Hubbard and W. F.
Gregory.
The Judge is in the prime of man
hood, and while his pursuit has gen.
orally been that of professional
teacher, for the last II years he has
retired from the field of teaching and
given his entire attention to the prac-
tice of law.
Judge Wedding will have q reunion
Of his pupils at Sulphur Springs on
the first Saturday in September 1909.
The exercises of the day will consist
of an address by Mr.. Wedding and
several CT his pupils. Prof. G. J..
Christian will be in attendance with
a picked class and will furnish vocal
music Everybody is invited to be
there, whether they were ever pu-
pill of Mr.. Weddings or not. and all
are especially requested to bring
lunch,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
To Hartford Herald Subscribers.

The U. S. 'Post-office Department
rules all newspapers to require sub
scriptions PAID IN ADVANCE. The
general price of one dollar per year
for country weeklies was originally
made in consideration of its being
paid in advance. 1t costs more now
to make a newspaper than it did
when the price of one dollar was fix
ed. 1t is not profitable to the pub
Usher to take subscriptions at that
price II not paid in advance. So ev-
cry consideration makes it urgent
that you keep your subscription paid
ahead. ~ II
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
BEGIN at the Root Of SPOT,

And kill the dandruff germ and then
your hair will be and stay all right.
The time to save your hair is while
you have hair to save. When it's
gone. you'll regret it. The use Of
Aull's Hair Tonic will give you ev-
erlssting satisfaction, for it will both
restore and preserve your hair. And
1t really costs so little just soc a
bottle at drug store of z. Wayne Grif-
Tin e Bro, Hartford. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
How Are Your Eyes?

DR.. Mary Gatlin, graduate of the
Mccormick Neurological College, OF
Chicago, with headquarters at Madi-
sonville, Ky.,will be at the Commercial
Hotel in Beaver Dam, Monday and
Tuesday. Aug. 1924, and in Hartford,
KY, Wednesday and Thursday. Aug.
1925, at the New Commercial Hotel,
to test eyes and fit glasses for any
who need them. The Mccormick sys-
TEN of testing eyes and fitting
glasses is as far ahead Of the old sys-
TEN as modern surgery is ahead Of
the old.
Dr.. Gatlin has good practice
built up on the quality Of her work
and the superiority of her system. If
you have any trouble with your eyes,
call and see Dr.. Gatlin.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
School Building for Central City.

The Central City Argus says:
The first move towards having a
fine, large schoolhouse in Central
City has been taken by the Board
of Education. Soon as the time for
receiving bids expires, the Board will
set things to moving. and 1t will not
be many days until Central City has
a schoolhouse that every citizen will
feel proud Of. The Board is composed
of live, up-to-date. intelligent men
and the citizens can rest assured that
their interests will be we'll looked af-
ter. The schoolhouse is to cost sl5,-
900 and a handsome, commodious
building can be put up for that
amount
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18

settlement of the tobacco war was
received here by the Burley Society
leaders with great deal of salts
faction and work will begin at once
in an attempt to pool in this county.
Even had there been no factional
troubles it would have been hard to
pool so per cent of the crop. Many
of the growers, as an excuse for not
pooling, say that Lebus's salary is
TOO high and others argue that
they would have to wait too long for
their money saying that they have
not yet received payment in full for
the 1907 crop. So far as this county
is concerned It is not believed that
pooling can be accomplished.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
Ate -Four WatermeIOns and Died.

Louisville, KY, Aug. 14.-After gar
nering a laurel wreath of fame rs The
champion watermelon eater Of the
South, Lucinda Davis, c0lored, died
to-day after devouring four large mel
ons in a contest held by negroes.
Lucinda made the other negroes
green with envy 10y her proves. The
first prize in the contest was he
largest melCn that could be found.
To prove that her victory was M
fluke. Lucinda ate the prize. Then Size
dropped dead.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
SMALLHOUS.

Aug l6-Mrs. Herman Barnard and
children, of Louisville, have returned
home. They have been guests of Mes
danes Mary Barnard and J. C. Ben
nett.
Mrs. T. r. Barnard and children,
Hartford, are visiting at this place.
Mrs. Sallie Drake has returned
from IA visit to relatives III Hartford.
Mr.. VIII Nichols and family, South
Carrollton, returned home Monday.
They had been visiting Mr.. Oppie Kit
finger and family.
Miss - Kittinger, OF Sacrament
to, is the guest of her cousin Mr..
Oppie Kittinger.
Messrs. Jesse Kirtley and George
Reid returned Tuesday from trip 10
Mammoth Cave.
Mesdames Emma Fulkcrson and
Lena Jackson and l.. L. Jackson,
CleGton, are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Lynn Cummings, Hopewell vi
entity, who has been visiting here,
has returned home.
Mr.. Charles Overton was in Cen
tertown Thursday.
Mr.. r. ID. Bennett, Beda. was in this
vicinity Wednesday.
Mr.and Mrs. Alya Galloway and Miss
Mary Blackburn were in Central City
Monday.
Mr.. Jesse Kirtley goes to Hartford
Sunday to clerk in Barnard & Co.'S
store for a few weeks.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
County Fair Waits on Mrs. LOneworth.

Winsted, Conn. Aug. l6.-It's up to
Mrs. Nicholas l.ongworth and the
weather man TO make the New Bos-
ton cattle show big success this
year. 1t will be held on the day Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth, daughter of ex-
President Roosevelt, makes her initial
flight in the basket of balloon
with A. Holland Forbes as aeronaut.
Mrs. Longworth is scheduled to sail
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
Woman AsSassinated.

Central City, KY, Aug. I.-Mrs.
Victoria Moore. wife of A. l.. Moore,
was shot and instantly killed at her
home, near Mt Pisgah church, in
Muhlenberg county, just ten miles
west of Central City, some time Fri
day night. She started to visit a
neighbor, James Dural, leaving her
home about 5 o'clock. She was fourG
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
A Reunion.

Judge +. r. Wedding is a native of
Ohio county and began teaching school
when seventeen years of age. He
taught in this county for more than
twenty years within radius of not
exceeding eight miles. Mr.. Wedding
has a good English education, which
was secured in the common schools of
the county and at Hartford College,
under the tutorship of that distin-
guished educator, Prof. w. B. Hay
ward
Mr.. Wedding began the study of
law in 1880 in the law office of his
brother, the late George c. Wedding,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
NO. 80.

on the public road, three-quarters OF
a mile distant from her home, with
her head shot off. There was evidence
of terrible struggle.
She was the widow of Adam Uzzle
when she married Moore.
Apparently she was robbed of a
small amount of money. She was we'll
known in this community.
She had inherited property from her
former husband, but her second hus~
band is a poor man. She was fifty
years old.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
AWAITS THE END
IN LONELY HUT
Refuses to Assert Claim
For $4,000 Farm.
CASE OF DOMESTIC TROUBLE
Chose TO be Wanderer Rath-
err Than Endure Unhap-
py Home Life.

The death of Mrs. Susan Roberts
in Breckenridge, not far from Clover
port, few weeks ago, brings to the
minds of many a sad story, only one
chapter of which ends with her death
Another chapter centers in the life
of a feeble old man who for many
years has led a miserably lonely life
in the same vicinity
Many years ago these two lives
were united with every prospect of
happiness. Seemingly this marriage of
John Roberts and Susan Basham was
an suspicious one. They came from
highly respected families and lived
on adjoining farms, but unfortunate
ly each had an uncomfortable temper
which led to frequent quarrels. For
nearly twenty years they lived thus.
In the meantime they acquired a COM
Portable home and eight children
were born to them. But in spite of
these latter blessings, unknd words
grew more frequent until at last made
desperate by perpetual nagging and
quarreling, John Roberts bade farewell
to his children, left his well-stocked
farm and substantial home and start
ed out into the world alone.
For several years he wandered from
place to place, working as a lumber
man. When his wife applied for di-
vorce he let it go by uncontested,
leaving everything to her and his
children.
After years of wandering amid
what hardships and loneliness none
knew. he returned to Breckenridge
county, to the widest, most desolate
spot he could find, as far from other
human beings as possible, and began
his hermit" existence.
His abode. if such a name can be
given to so rude a habitation, is a
half-covered shack made of small pop
lar poles put together like rail pen.
1t is only ton feet square, with an
arrangement Of poles ard brush and
a rough blanket which he uses for Il
bed, on one side. The other three
sides are hung with green tobacco,
giving the impression on approach to
it of being shed for storing tobac-
co. His furniture outside of the bed
mentioned is small box which he
uses for a table, one frying pan,
bucket and two plates. When he
cooks 1t is over a fire built outdoors.
Around this rude hut the weeds have
grown so tall as to nearly hide it and
only here and there are few''truck"
patches where this lonely old man has
planted vegetables.
Although he is sick and feeble, his
time-scarred face stamped with the
imprints of want and exposure, he
refuses to leave this desolate spot.
His children are all married, com
fortably settled and able To care for
him, and by his wife's death good
farm worth $4,000 belongs to him
but, stubborn to the last or perhaps
true to some vow made that morn
ing years ago when he left the farm
and children, he will not return, de-
termined TO end his days in this rude
way and that end is near in all prob
ability. Then will close another chap
ter in the story of disappointed hopes
and lives wrecked. because the tongue
cannot be bridled.-[Owensboro Mes
Spnger.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
"Sainted Wife and Mother. -

The Owensboro Inquirer says:
But few people in this world enjoy
the long and happy life of the late
Mrs. Tom Maddox, of Ohio county.
She was 50 years old, had been mar
ried - years Il nd 60 years a member
of the Baptist church. she reared
family of children who made respect
able citizens. She was in the tru-
est sense of the term "a sainted
wife and mother"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18

No matter how long you have suf-
fered, Foley's Kidney Remedy will
help you. Mrs. ST.. Bowen, of Wayne,
w. Va, writes: 81 was sufferer
from kidney disease. so that at times
could not get out of bed, and when
did | could not stand straight.
took Foley's Kidney Remedy. One dol
lar bottle and part of the second cur
ed me entirely" 1t will cure you. as
it has restored health and strength
to thousands. James H. Williams.
Druggist. m :
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
Coming Fair Week.

The Opera House management has
booked the Shaler-Mack Stock Co., UNI
der the management of Robert Sher-
man, for the week of September 9th.
This company has been playing in
some Of the larger cities and comes
well recommended with first-class
plays. They will change each night
and have plenty of specialties. Pop
ular prices will insure good house
each night.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
The Crime of IdIeness.

Idleness means trouble for any one.
It's the same with a lazy liver. 1t
causes constipation. headache. jaun-
dice, sallow complexion, pimples and
blotches, loss of appetite, nausea, but
DR.. Kings New Life Pills soon ban
ish liver troubles and build up your
health. 25c at James H. Williams.
Druggist. a3ia:AtxIxklaIAA ~
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
ShuItz's Annual Picnic.

On Saturday, Sept. the 4th, 1909,
at Shutdown, will give my annual
picnic, mule and colt show. There will
be a good dinner, good music and
refreshments on the grounds. There
will be an address delivered by Col.
Dick Maple. of Nashville, Tenn. Col.
Maple is the opposite of Socialism and
the editor of the National Rip Saw,
the greatest critic of the goth centu-
ry. AS an orator he has no superior.
For wit and humor he has no equal.
Everybody is invited.
33-t2 IL. F.. SHULTZ.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
Kentuckians Win In Land Lottery.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. 12.-Four
thousand names were drawn to-day
for the Flathead reservation, complet-
ing the drawing for that tract. Ken
tuckians who drew claims are: Thorn
as d. Arthur, Williamsburg; Rhody
Hanes, Lexington; Howard Murphy,
Lexington; Stella Kay, Somerset;
Louis C. ErmeIt, Newport, and 5. l..
Apple. Ashland
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
For Sale, House and Lot

In Dundee, Ky, at very reasonable
price. House is new, story and a-half,
not quite completed, but intended for
six-room house. About three-fourths
of an acre of ground. Well situated
for desirable residence. For terms, &C.,
call on or address Lee II. Miller. Ma
gan, Ky. 3lt4
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18

For indigestion and all stomach
trouble take Foley's Orino Laxative as
it stimulates the stomach and liver
and regulates the bowels and will
positively cure habitual constipation.
Foley's Orino Laxative cures sick
headache and biliousness and on ac-
count of its mild action and pleasant
taste is especially recommended for
women and children. James IL. Will
liams. m
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
Furays' Claim Worth a Fortune.

Seattle, Wash. Aug. 13.--Joseph Fu-
ray, of Warsaw. Ind, who drew No,
in the Flathead land distribution,
is apparently not excited over his
good fortune, although he has boon
informed that his allotment is worth
$4,000. He registered for all three
drawings on his way West, Just for
a lark " he SAYS
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1909-08-18
Thomson Brothers

viii give their colt show Saturday,
Aug. 2Sth, 1903. at o'clock in the
afternoon at their barn. Horton, ny.
$1,000 to best colt. $J.O9 to second
best colt by BAY Leaf Hal. $1,000 TO
best mule colt, $500 to second best
mule colt by Dill Gladstone. 3St2
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-10-07
The Temptation
Of Opportunity,

wisdom and goodness, and is plan
ming for himself or to secure advan-
tages for his own family and class,
he may, without intending it, bring
ruin and distress to others where he
expected only to gain power, fame
and wealth for himself.
But in either case the tempting OPP
portunity will not be offered without
avail and adequate return to those
who undertook the task. When the
misguided forces, or those which are
not sufficiently under control, break
loose, the intellect of the world be-
gins to apply itself to the solution
Of the new problem offered by power
and opportunity. If the disaster was
the result OF wisdom not fully devel-
oped and foresight not sufficiently
extended, the world will soon see and
understand, and men, learning by
their mistakes or giving place to
those who are better trained for the
task, will prepare the way for results
such as those which come when men
teach the foods to flow through their
proper channels and distribute them
in the thirsty deserts. If the trouble
came upon the world because greed
and selfishness presided at the task,
then, as we have seen it happen in the
last ten years, the intellect and the
conscience of the world will recog-
nize the opportunity, but win insist
that it shall not be exploited by any
man or any set of men for selfish pur-
poses in contempt of those to whom
blessings are due from any great
forth-putting Of human power and the
release OF natural forces.
Most of the troubles which have
come upon us since the beginning Of
the twentieth century are not the re-
suit Of degeneration; they are not
brought upon up by increase of wick
edness; they do not threaten the
downfall of civilization; they do not
have power to peTpetuate themselves
as a task and burden upon future
generations. They are the result of
tempting opportunities which are not
exhausted, but only indicated by our
brief experience since the discovery
of the world began in the middle of
the last century-Chrictian Register.