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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-11-25

glad anticipations the home coming
of the children and grandchildren.
And how they gather at the familiar
Tfiresides and around the bountifully
laden tables. happy. unbroken groups.
All, what sweet memories cluster
around those by-gone, never-to-be-for-
gotten days But the scene changes
The family circles have been broken
into by death. Fathers and mothers
and perchance some to whom they
had extended Thanksgiving greetings
In the earthly homes, have gone to
the Home above, Where there we're
glad reunions there are now
Vacant rooms, each made
sacred place,
BY echo Of missing voice, or
dream Of vanished face"
Thanksgiving Again the kaleido-
scope is turned, and what contrasts
are revealed to us-glimpses of the
hoiioW vi hohtS WutIt pttnty
and good cheer abound. or country
homes, where notes of preparation
have been. sounding for. weeks, and
table and pantry and cellar are full
to Overlooking with Thanksgiving
fixin's,' where the big logs. are blaz-
ing merrily in the old-fashioned fire.
place, where Thanksgiving is the day
of the year. OF city homes, where
wealth and luxury preside over daint-
lily appointed tables and costly viands.
OF homes, where poverty, II not grim
want, dwells, whose tables. bear but
the semblence of FEAST OF homes.
blighted by crime, or the CURSE of
drink, where even the words home"
and Thanksgiving" seem but hol
low mockery. We look into homes
full of mirth and glee'-homes where
serene old age and happy childhood
are found hand in hand-homes where
family circles, are complete. But We
see other homes, where vacant shairs
tell the sad story of loss and be-
reayement. May He. who in the past
has given His grace to the sorrow
ing" grant unto all such-from the
highest to the lowest-''the garment
of praise for the spirit of heaviness,"
on this Thanksgiving day -
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-11-25

( Let us give thanks with all our
hearts. forgetting for one day the
cross-purposes, the strife, untiring am
bition, and unrequited disappoint-
ments OF life, let us draw a long,
deep gulf from the perennial fount
of real. sincere gratitude. and our
whole being will overflow with a
new, strange life, gladness which
is made manifest in our daily life,
in our charity. in our very steps and
voice.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-11-25
\ Look Into Homes.

.I9nhsgiving What magic in that
Wv And how II comes with a
49, OF fathers and mothers who
waiting with loving hearts aud
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-11-25

II. p. Johnson, OF cayoe,l bought
bunch of hogs from John-,Jones..
OF Mud Greek. last week. paying lam
1896 for the lot. One hog weighed
500 pounds'apd drought s42.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-11-25

The summer Is gone. leaving be-
hind II a rich harvest Plenty reigns
behgnly throughout Fulton county,
The state Of Kentucky-yes. through
out the land The autumn has filled
The barns aud granaries everywhere
to the caves. and the cellars a.e over
flowing with the fruits OF the earth.
VIA, good reason have the American
people, and especially the farming
people, to be grateful. Surely our
path Is pleasant and our hearts
should be filled with peace and with
thankiulness.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-11-25
FORMERLY OF HICKMAN.

Percy Shatto and Miss Henrietta
Wearn, both Of East st. Louis. Ills,
were married in ST. Louis last week.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. C. Wearn. of Kentucky,
and has been in East st. Louis about
six months as a nurse at the Luther
an Hospital.
Shatto was granted divorce from
former wife two days before his
marriage to Miss Wearn. 81
Miss Wearn will be remembered
as a daughter of ]. G. Wearn, who
was employed as a printer by Geo.
Warren several years ago.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-11-25

John w. Smith. of near town, viii
have a public sale at his place, Thurs
day. Dec. 9th. and is thinking of goi
ing to Hobart. Okla. to reside. His
wife is in very poor health. :
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-11-25

b. r. Newport, a well known young
business man of Fulton. was married
Wednesday night to Miss Erin Walls
ton. beautiful young lady of Crutch
field. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. ]. G. Ross at the residence
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. b. Walston. A large crowd was
present to witness the huptials. Mr.
and Mrs. Newport left for a honey
moon trip through the South: ..
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-11-25

There are several cases of smallpox
now in this section. Jas. Walker. Of
near State Line, about So years old,
is among those who have the dis
ease. Many people in the infected
neighborhoods are being yaccinated.
and every precaution taken to pre-
vent its spreading. 1t is the general
consensus of opinion that the disease
germ was left here by visitors at the
Taft reception in this city, Oct. 26th.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-11-25
xvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
THANKSdIvIn0 DAY.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

while YOU are thankful. do some
min, 40 make others thankful.
The darkness Of life Is never so
Great but there Is some ray OF light
10 be thankful for
Thanksgiving is the peoples day:
the day that stands for home and
hsnplncss; for gratitude and bene-
violence: for plenty and peace.
Home gathering time. what fulness
of NV How the heart bounds as we
cla.p the dear hands again. and the
e,s. sparkle with delight. Fortastes
of heaven: while they linger let graf
iude let love. and affection 80 Irvine
.how that the tendrila will reach
,be very heart strings and cling thro
all the years OF doubts and disap-
pointments.
Let US be glad. and being glad. give
thanks. Glad for health. for pros.
perily. aud the promise OF prosper.
lty which is breathed from every hill
and whispered from every valley In
our broad. green land. Let the chill.
drep. too. OF your homes so laugh
In their young glce that they shall
remember and be grateful for the
DAY Don't mind their noise for shil-
drcn's laughter and ordinations OF
joy are second TO no music ON earth.
The earliest recorded Thanksgiy-
INK DAY was observed In this country
In 1921 when the first fruits OF toll
vere harvested by the Plymouth Col.
ony. Bradford sent out men 10 get
vIId fowl TO help out the feast. and
ull Of gratitude for their preserva.
ton and for the scanty harvest they
had Wrung from the unwilling stony
soil. these brave ancestors OF ours
lifted up their hearts and voices In
Thankulncss to God. Brave men
they we're. and hopeful. full Of en-.
dgrance. and indomitable force and
energy Food was scanty. perils also |
threatened ON every side. and yet
to praise God for his goodness and |
mercy.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

tOtherwise taxed. savings banks and
buildings and loan associations. of an
excise tax Of > per cent of the net
income Of said interpretations. This.
il is estimated by him. will bring an
annual revenue Of $4,000. 600. This
is a tax on privilege and not on prop
erty," he said. "and Is within the
federal power without apportionment
according TO population
The President points out that
another merit TO the tax on corpora
tions is the federal supervision. which
will give TO the Government. the
stockholders and the public knowledge
Of the real business transactions and
the gains and profits OF every corpora
tion in the country. The adoption Of
the amendment. he says, will make
a long step toward that supervisory
control Of corporations which may
prevent a further abuse OF power"
Il recommend. then. first. the
adoption Of a joint resolution by two
thirds Of both houses proposing 20
the States an amendment TO the con
stitutiOn granting TO the Federal Gov
eminent the right TO levy and collect
m income tax without apportionment
among the States according to pOpu-
latiOn; and second. the enactment, as
part Of the pending revenue measure,
either as a substitute for. or in add
ton to. the inheritance tax. Of an ex-
else tax upon all corporations. measur-
Cd by per cent Of their net income"
The message was referred TO the
finance committee.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
TWO LARGE BUILDINGS
FOR STATE UNIVERSITY
Gainesville viii Be Scene Of Many Improvements
During Coming Year---OHtIOOk Is Bright.

The mammoth buildings costing not
less than $4,000 each are to be
erected at the University grounds
within the next few months. W. A.
Edwards. the architect of plans
for all these buildings. Is now In
tic city 20 look after the preliminary
arrangements.
One Of the buildings TO be erected
IL a science hall. which will cost
about $4,000. The contract will be
let within the next ten days. IL hav-
ing been discovered that there Is
sufficient money available for this
structure.
Another building. the contract for
which will also be let az the same
time, is an experiment building which
is required by the 4. s. Government.
This will also cost not less than
$4,000. making two large buildings
to be erected there Rt a cost Of not
less than $4,000.
BESIDES the large buildings 90 90
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
Pensacola Negro Will
Contest Jim Crow Law

PENSACOLA, June ~. D,D.afiDs
his Intention Of appealing his ,are 60
tho circuit court ID. A. Wills. colorei.
huei GA the recorders court $40 Tor
violating the llm Cr0w street oar
Iaa. has given bond pending a motion
for rev trial. which Is 10 be argued
40 au early date The Iim Grow street
ar au hls already boon tested by
.'H negroes oI tF. D.u and tle su
r CONT ha. DECLARED BE- valid bui
.|.I. .u.a. .Y brine .aoHr HuH
matal bg citing tHat the aco1mm0-
..'... Afforded h t.. I.H l01Ia
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

up. they are now completing Thomas
and Buckman halls az a cost OF about
$4,000 and will build a barn costing
$4,000. and other small buildings 90
cost about S5O0-making a total ex.
penditure Of So. 500 on buildings i'm
mediately.
= vas stated Thursday hy
gentleman In a position 10 know that
within the next eight months the
board Of control viii start work on
the erection OF the administration
building. 20 cost about 100000.
In view Of so much work going
On at both the University and L. 3.
Government buildings. and the other
contemplated improvements. Gaines
vile will have one Of the most pros
porous years In her entire history.
Or. A. A. Murphree. the new presi-
dent OF the University. was busy all
OF Thursday looking over the city and
cndeavoring 90 secure a suitable
house. that he may move his family
here without further delay.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
ANOTHER CHICAGO ON
LAKE OKEECHOBEE
INTERESTED LAND OWNERS
MAKE THIS PREDICTION.
u Dry Weather Continues Many Peo-
pie Will Buy Land IN the
Florida Everglades.


Since January 10 the Florida Fruit
Lands Company has conducted S6
visitors over It's holdings in the Ever
glades. These men have represented
% States and the District OF Colum.
bia. and all of them became purchas-
ers." said Mr.. Henry Russell Wray.
speaking Of the great possibilities of
the Everglades territory.
Somewhere ON the south shore Of
Lake Okeechobee another Chicago T.
going to build" continued Mr. Wray.
and he took a pointer and indicated
the spot on the big map that hangs
above the desk In his Office.
You are going 90 see Il. and all
Of US will II We live long enough.
and We will not have 20 live many
years longer in order to see il. either.
Somewhere out in here" cOntin-
ued Mr. Wray. with the pointer stin
busy, indicating a spot in the upper
end OF Dade county. there will BE-
headquarters for the trucking and
fruit growing industries. A town Is
going TO build I'm there and all the
back country will be feeders for Mi
ami
But watch the spot on the lake
Another Chicago is going to rise there.
Il is bound to come: the country T.
going to develop as the West has.
The opportunity Is great and those
who get I'm on the ground floor are
fortunate"
IL may be regarded as very good
business when. out Of a total OF Sc
visitors. there were Sc OF them buyers
Il Is 20 be remembered that this rep
resents the number Of sales made By
one land company only. and the re-
mark In question refers only TO IN,
number OF visitors which this com
pany has entertained. There are sew.
eral other land companies that have
been busy also, and this company has
done much In the way Of conducting
alcs aside from those made C.
isitcrs.
Another party OF prospectors will
arrive within the next few days. Mr..
Wray expects Former Governor Brow.
ard 10 reach Miami with this party.
He was expected last week. but
wrote Mr. Wray a Few days ago that
he had been unayoidably detained al
and would De- here lu
a few days. Il Is inferred that Capt
BrOward was waiting In jacksonville
for the party to reach that city be
fore starting the trip 20 Miami
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

for the oolored patrons OF the com.
pany. IL viii also b. stated that tha
partitions which the Law requires are
MOI maintained. bot that a sign alone
separates the white and o0lored per
cons. sunday thc negro boarded a
.,r.. car and instead OF taking
s.at Boo thc colored reetion. seated
l.Ht.f among the whites. when
ordered tr move by the conductor te
r.'n.i t1 do so and told the con.
turl0r he knees as much lbolt mo
lave as anyone and De- ala not pro-
rosH t1 move His arrest and seHf-
r.. FL. pas a. Pm. Uf fl0 followed.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
TO TAX NET EARNINGS
OF ALL CORPORATIONS
President Taft FaVOrS Such Proposition as SubSt-
tu.e iOr the LEONE Tax Measure.

WASHINGTON, June l7.-Recom.
mending legislation looking 20 The
placing OF a per cent tax on the
net income OF corporations and also
the adoption OF an amendment to the
constitution providing for the imposi-
tion Of an income tax without an ap.
portionment among the several States.
President Taft today sent 90 Cou-ress
a message embodying his views on the
subject This action followed a FRO
tracted special meeting Of the cabi-
net In his message the President
speaks OF the apparent inability Of
Congress TO agree TO an Inheritance
tax, and as regards an income tax he
refers to the decision OF the supreme
court I'm the case Of Pollock versus
The Farmers Loan and Trust Com
pany. I'm which the court held the ia
10 be unconstitutional unless appOr-
toned according to population. 1T
Is" says the President. Undoubtedly
a power which the Government ought
TO have. Il might be indispensable TO
the nations life In great crisis"
The amendment therefore. he de
crales, was the only proper course
Such an amendment 10 the constitr-
tiOn. he continued, was preferable TO
the proposal of reviving a law ju-
dicially declared TO be unconstitu-
tiOnal.
The amendment which he proposes
should be made to the tariff bill pro
yides for the imposition upon all cor
pCIatiOns and joint stock companies
- profit. except national banks
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
ARRESTED Foa MURDER.
James LoNy Brought Here for Kill.
ing Arthur Jackson.

Deputy Sheriff Wynnc arrived in
the city Thursday evening with
James Lowry IN custody, he having
cut and seriously injured Arthur Jack
son. another negro. az Wilcox about
three or four weeks since. and who
has since died from the wounds.
Since cutting his man he has been
hiding out. but Sheriff Ramsey had
notified W. J. Lock. deputy az that
place. TO arrest him az soon as he
returned. and Mr. Lock was not long
In executing the order.
Sheriff Ramsey telephoned Deputy
Wynne 20 proceed 20 Wilcox and bring
the man here. where he was placed
In jail to await the action Of the next
grand jury upon the charge Of muir.
der
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
Very Destructive Fire
At Pretty Bowling Park

u.m $4,000 f1 $4,000. which Del only
.#u.r covered bE Insurance. 90. dre
broke o.- Boo tae upper f0u- boz "a
.r. r.nm. and aas u.. H.r.I
HrI Il Ha- tau lata ta sHE. hur DE-
nj. u. tHs hotel furnishing The
....' aa- uul.r l.a uHuaa.u.ar o'
g. H willard formerly 0. fEs place.
and . number u. people son. .r.r.u.
f.. ..TU-.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

Misses Mary and Belle Floyd en-
tertained delightfully."- Thursday after.
noon Ia honor OF their charming
guests. Misses Claire DENLY and
Eugenia Waterbury OF jacksonville.
Refreshments were served. and a
feature Of the evening was a guessing
contest. three OF the contestants
tielng. Miss Elizabeth Taylor was
finally the successful contestant.
however. and was awarded a box OF
candy
The occasion was highly enjoyed
by the young people.
Read the want ada An today's SIM
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
the FIRST COPPER HEAD.
Coast Line Ran One Through Here
Thursday for Melons.

Coast Line Ran One Through Here
Thursday for Melons.
The first copper head engine 10
run through Gainesville on the Flor.
ida Southern division OF the A. c. l..
was run yesterday for the purpose Of
pulling some OF the melon business
through this section.
The engine. which Is one Of the
largest made. will pull the load q AIRY
tv7 c,3ircry engines. and they viii
sec - ,.ly ,s..H-; dos tloai E,Eoait,r
instead OF so many sections Of the
same train. as has been the custom.
Early I'm the season they began the
work Of relaying heavier rail for this
special business. but the rush came
On them before Il was completed. and
this trip was an experiment. II the
change IN the road bed from here
TO Eyinston Is made. as contemplated.
they will have no trouble IN running
these massive engines through here
regularly
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

flesh wound across Mr.. Holdings
worth's breast. Local surgeons at
tended the wounded men, but Mr.
Crib died as above stated. Mr. HOl-
lingsworth is resting reasonably well.
Mr.. Crib leaves a wife and six chill
dren. Pursuers are chasing the muir
derer. who took refuge in the swamp
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
DEATH or MRS. WEEKS.
Frorinent Woman Of Starke csllsd
70 Her Last Reward.

FTouinent Woman Of Starke Called
to Her Last Reward.
STARKE. June 1.-THE entire
community Is In sorrow over the
death OF Mrs. WFeks, wife Of Col W.
r. Weeks. who passed away az noon
yesterday. after several weeks Illness
from Bright's disease. Mrs. Weeks
vas universally beloved i,r 10 -.
less Of heart and perpetual good.
Iees 20 those about her. Ter
rel.h was a great shock 20 her
family. who was with her when the
su1 came. She leaves beside n
lU. and. five children, Mrs. ". l..
WaH, Mrs. Sam r. Dell Gainesville;
Mrs Milton BroWnlee. Robert A.
and Miss Dca Weeks. and a large
number Of relatives 20 mourn her
departure.
T. Crib died al 2 q. m. yesterday,
from a gunshot wound. inflicted by
a crazy negro az : o'clock Tuesday
night Mr.. Crib was a valued EN-.
ploye OF the Powell Sull Company.
aud accompanied the jailer. William
Holllngsworth. 20 investigate the ne
gro who was reported 20 be- behaving
too bOisterously when these two
gentlemen approached the uegro's
cabin aud spoke 10 him, they we're
answered by a discharge from a shot
gun. tearing away the cheek bone
OF Mr Crib and causing an ugly
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
coLoaED CONFERENCE.
A. "A. {. Church Nov Holding ses-
alons Daily az Harris Chapel.

A. ~. z. Church Now Holding sss.
slons Daily AZ Harris Chapel.
The Jacksonville District OF the
A. NJ. r. Zion Church Is now holding
District Conference at the Harris
Chapel church. In the western part
Of the city. and the meeting Is large
~ offended. y
Besides the number OF delegates
from all parts OF the district IN AZ.
tendance the visitors from the city
are increasing. and much good Is be-
ing accomplished from the meetings
that are conducted twice daily.
l.. n. Hawkins. the pastor. Is doing
an IN his power 90 make Il pleasant
for the officers and members OF the
association and visitors who have
come 90 take part In the meeting.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
HAVE RETURNED
Capt. o'Neill and Crowd Returned
from Cruise Of Gulf

Wem SFulee OF Aut
Capt. Z. A. O'Neln and party. con.
sisting Of Mai Walker. p. T. Nc.
Cormlck. B r. Miller and J. A. Ettel.
have returned from a two weeks
cruise down the Gulf coast. where
they had a most delightful trip.
They went ~ far south ne Clear
water, but did most Of their fishing
around Bayport, and state that az an
times fishing was good. They had
plenty 90 give away 90 tho fishing
macks passing them 20 intervals.
The entire party are woll tanned
from exposure on thc water but out.
-.d, of ths rough appearance d has
e.H.u them they ar, b.tter for tbD
"trip aud feel that 10 Was NOT only
great I'.a.ur. a.fh plenty of amu r.
mert ..I .."ai rIar. r1ur of uodi.
cine fH.r r...I Itr. i..H prescribed
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
RESULTS
IN SOUTH ATLANTIC

The scores In the South Atlantic
League yesterday were as follows:
jacksonville 5. Charleston 2
Chattanooga 10. Augusta 3.
Columbus 2. Columbia 1. GO IN.
nings.
Savannah I. Macon 0.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

Tue habit OF answering ads. that
appeal 20 you q one that win keep
you interested 10 the life you are Nv.
nE. and prosIsrHia
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

let q want ad negotiate q trade
for yOu-Of something you don't need
for something you DO.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

Keep your eye on the want ads
There may be something advertised
which Is Of interest % you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-28
Piano Dealers From Other Cities
irving to Buy Some Of the Bar
GAINS Being Sold Daily at the
Great Sale Of knabe Stock
hvthe Frederick Music Co.

WITH. Three of these callers
from other cities have been SO per
sistent that they have since tel.-
graphed the Frederick Company
orders for, in some. cases, as many
as 20 of the pianos; offering spot
cash for them. These offers have
not and will not be noticed. The
pianos are selling rapidly and it is
not necessary to send these prizes
out of Washington.
II these bargains are so attrac-
tive to piano dealers, who, OF
course, propose to make profit
on them, above the cut prices plac-
ed on them bv the Frederick Music
Company, how much more so are
they to the buyer who wants one
for his own home? If they attract
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-28
AMBASSADOR WHITE HOST.
Gives Diner to Members of Ameri-
can Waterways Commission.

PARIS September ~. = Ambassador
Henry White gave a large dinner last
night at the Am arican embassy in honor
of the American waterways comm ssion.
Of which Senator Theodore f.. Burton Is
chairman The guests. in addition to the
commissioners. included NJ. Jusserand.
the French ambassador to the United
States: Senator Chauncey M. Depew.
Frank H. Mason, the American consul
general at Paris: Lewis NJ. Iddings. con-
sui general at Cairo: Capt Alfred Mahan.
Col W. II. Bixby. L. S. A. and Lau-
renee V Benet. president of the Amerl-
can Chamber of Comm cree in Paris.
The commission. which has completed
its work in France. will separate tomor-
row. Senator Jacob H.. Gallinser, with
several of the members. going direct TO
ENGLAND The other commissioners VIII
accompany Chairman Burton on an IN
spection of the River Seine between Paris
and Havre on steamer which has been
placed at their d sposal by the French
government.
The commission will Come together
again in London Saturday.