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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

vas the first Secretary and ever af-
forwards regular constituent, can
never be forgotten as long as Time
shall keep this record Then comes
long list of district officers, too
numerous to be named and too cher
ished to be forgotten. To these Of
ficcrs the Association has looked and
In the future will continue to look
for its best work. The strength or
the weakness of the Association lies
in the district organization. And as
you come with your words Of appre-
citation and love for the county Of
ficers, do not forget that out in the
districts, busy with the task of earning
bread. and burdened. many of them,
with multiplicity of the cares OF
life, are the real burden bearers of
the Association. commend them
to your love and consideration
Just as | have reached the point
In this history where the thoughts
are rushing thick and fast and clam
oring for expression, ! discover that
my time is up. Even now as ! write,
you are bathing your tired brain
aud weary bodies IN Slumber's sea,
making ready for the last day of
this great convention.
This is to be my last Annual Re-
port as your secretary, The time has
come when | believe that the Lord
would have it so. The death of our
General Secretary has brought Toy
my life greater buldens than can
carry and do justice TO the work
here. For thirteen years have
worked among you. This has been
my schooling and you have been my
teachers. need not say that these
years of such consenial association
have kindled affections and tied love
cords that are hard to break 1t
| Nu1S W say NOpu blf' lpu INV
been my friends, and for all | am In
tails, the greatest christian movement
OF all centuries, am indebted TO
you. 1t is true that the WORK has
been arduOus at times, but II Law
renee Is in any way better county
because have lived and worked in
1t, then the greatest desire OF my
life Is satisfied
In closing, may have the asSur-
ance that you will love and support
my successor, whoever he may be, rs
freely and devotedly as you have
STOOD BY He? And viii YOU rot hold
up his arm who seeks to Chisel out
u the life OF your child the image
OF God?
A sculptor was at work one day
Upon a marble white;
His little child was there at play
Among the chips 50 bright.
Father, what makes you mar that
stone,
SO bright, SO smooth and true?'
Play on. my child, let Pa alone.
He'll show you when he's through
The artist chiseled there alone,
Until his task was done;
He saw an image il that stone
Or his beloved son.
"My work is done, am satisfied,
III bring my child to see.
His little son looked up and cried,
Father, 1t looks like ME"
Just so with God, our architect,
His work in us begun
viii cut and shape and make com
plete
The image of his Son,
And when that Son above
We there his face shall see,
Wen hear his word of perfect love,
Father, they look like me"
| EOR SAL E.-nna tup-utnry Ci,,a
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

Glasgow, Ky, Aug. 2.-Wren Brack
Sanders a prominent citizen of Camp
bellsville, Ky, was turning back the
cover preparatory to going to bed a
few nights since, he found the bed
already occupied by a snake which
had preceded him a sufficient length
Of time to be fast asleep. Mr.. San
ders attacked the snake, which fought
for its life, but was finally killed.
The snake was some three feet in
length, and of unknown spotted va
riety.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

Brent Walker, son of Mr.. J. B,
Walker, is the champion cucumber
raiser of Christian county. as shown
by several samples of his o&op, The
largest weighed "a ounces and four of
them weighed more than s pounds.
Mr.. Walker also showed two pairs of
twin cucumbers somewhat smaller, Of
the Chicago picking variety.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

Earth shocks of terrific force in the
central part of Mexico destroyed an
immense amount of property, and it
Is feared resulted in heavy loss of
life. So far as ascertained, fourteen
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

jackson, KY, July S1.-The Demo-
cratic county convention today in
structed for Is. E. Hogg, of Boone
VILE, for State Senator. The dis
trict convention will be held here
Wednesday. ....... ....
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

Carlisle, KY, July S1.-The indica-
tons now are that Nicholas county
will have one of the quietest cleo
lions this fall ever held, as it is now
believed that no nominations will be
Inade by the Republicans for county
and district offices.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

The dirigible balloon, Zeppelin II,
steered by Count Zeppelin, himself,
descended at Frankfort Germany, Sat
urday after having sailed from Fried
richshafen, a distance of about 22O
miles, at an average speed of 81
niles an hour. Half of the time the
flight was made against strong head
winds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

Mrs. Hannah Mullarkey, wife of
John l. Mullarkey, a prominent rail
road man, and Edward B. AXline
committed suicide in the Mullarkey
home in Bellevue, Ky. The woman
swallowed carbolic acid and the man
shot himself.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

William P. Kent, of Wythe, was
nominated by reclamation for Gov
einor of Virginia by the Republican
convention at Newport News Friday.
Local option was made an issue in
the platform.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE:-One two-story, five
room house in Louisa, near C. &
o. freight depot. Apply to NJ. +.
Conley
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

Forty miners were overcome by
gases in the Central Coal and Coke
Company's mine, No. 81, at Pitts
burg, Kansas, All but fifteen were
quickly placed out Of danger. Twelve
were seriously and three perhaps IA
tally hurt. Nearly all are foreigners
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

Harry c. Pulliam, president of the
National League of Baseball Clubs,
committed suicide Thursday night in
his rooms on the third floor of the
New York Athletic Club. Standing
in the center of the room, Mr.. Pull
liam held revolver to his right tenn
pie. He fired only one shot 1t went
IN at the right temple and came
out several inches away on the left
side of his head, The bullet des-
troyed the right eye and passed
through the upper part of the left
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-06

]. Garnet Wood, general agent of
the Des Moines Life Insurance Com
pany, fell from the eighth story of
the Southern Trust Company build
ing at Little Rock, Ark, and was in
stantly killed He had spent the
night in his office and all indica-
tons point to an accident.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10
Do you eat enough Of this

The great benefit in health and strength
that always is enjoyed by regular eaters
Of good oatmeal is known the world
over. Every year there are more and
more eaters Of Quaker Oats, which is
recognized in this country and in Europe
IS the one perfect oatmeal.
All the experiments of the govern
mcnt food experts and the athletic
trainers of Yale University prove that
cereal eaters are the strongest and
healthiest, and Quaker Oats stands At,
the head Of the list OF cereal foods. Il IS
not only the best food, but it's the cheap
est food on earth. Eat it daily for
breakfast.
For city trade Quaker Oats is packed
IN the regular sire packages at 10c, but
for those who are not conveniently near
the store for daily shopping the large
size family package At 2sc s just the
ding
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10
Father and Son Are Held for
An Alleged Brutal Assault
On a Sawyer.
DATE OF TRIAL NOT SET
IT Is ALLEGED THAT YOUNG
BARTLETT BADLY BEAT FRANK
REEcE, WHILE THE FATHER
DEFIED oNIookERS.

Attorneys interested and the court
are unable to agree upon q time for
the trial of Martin and Charles Bart
lett, who are charged with assault and
battery. The counsel for the defen-
dants is seeking to have the trial set
for an early date. The court does not
want to call the jury within the next
few weeks, because of conditions on
the farm. He has said II jury be
called and any member wants to be
excused because OF his work. he will
be excused. The prosecutor says he
is willing to try the case whenever
the court wants to set it.
The Bartletts are accused OF as
saulting Frank Reece. They are said
to have assaulted him brutality and
even threatened his life. II the facts
as related to the prosecutor are true
reside near Economy and the fight
took place in a woods belonging to
them.
A Portable Sawniii.
Reece has portable sawmill outfit
and goes about from woods to woods
saving for the owner. AS the story
Is told, he had arranged to do some
saving for Martin Bartlett, who is
known prominently in the. vicinity as
a preacher. It Is claimed Reece took
his outfit to the Bartlett woods and
Martin Bartlett objected to having the
work done at the time. The contract
was put aside twice and finally Bart.
lett directed Reece to set up his out.
fit and saw for him and work as q
public sawyer at the same time,
There was . pile of old lumber in the
woods and it is claimed Bartlett told
Reece he could make use Of 1t for
placing his machine. Some time after.
ward Charles Bartlett ordered Reece
off the premises. The latter remon.
strated and Martin Bartlett, the faith.
er OF Charles, took up the matter.
Young Bartlett grabbed a piece of
wood and struck Reece repeatedly
knocking him down. II is alleged
there were spectators and when they
threatened to interfere, the elder Bart.
lett grabbed an az and deffed them,
telling them to keep out Of the affair.
After the younger man had beaten
Reece until satisfied. he ceased. La.
ter the two Bartletts joined with
Reece in setting up he equipment
The Bartletts are under bond of 800.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mcclure and
family with Mr.. 8. s. strattan. Jr.. and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10
WILLIAMS CASE
GETS AFFECTION
Charged Defendant Fails to
Meet Obligations.

The prosecutors attention has been
called to the case Of wife desertion In.
volving Charles Williams. It is claim
ed Williams has not met payment on
his notes which were given by him
for the support of his wife and child
last year. Williams returned to the
city from Muncie to meet the charge.
Wilfred Jessup, who was prosecutor
at the time, agreed not to prosecute
Williams If he provided for the sup
port of his wife and child. The man
gave several notes which were Sc
cured by brother It Is now claimed
by the attorney for Mrs. Williams
that the notes have not been met 1t
is probable suit will be brought for
their collection.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10

and Guaranty Company to be relieved
from the bond OF william Medsker.
the Cambridge City attorney. Med
skier was appointed guardian Of the
minor heirs Of Jane Metz In April.
1903.
Medsker has been ordered to ap-
pear In circuit court Saturday At 10
o'clock IN the morning and show
cause why he should not account a
guardian and the petitioner be re-
lieved from further liability. II the
guaranty company succeeds In secur.
ing its release. Medsker will have TO
secure other bondsmen. The COM
Dany does not state In its complaint
its reason for wishing to be relieved.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10
HEARS ECHO
OF fRYDARGER CASE
Enter Order for Submission in
Supreme Court.

County Clerk Penny has been mott
fed by mail that an order for sub
mission has been entered Of record
in the supreme court in the case of
Pepper ct al. VS.. Martin ct al. This
is the, celebrated Frybarger will case,
which was tried in the Wayne cir
cult court on a change of venue pro-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10
SHOW TO CONTINUE.

The performances OF the combina-
ton show at the Gennett this week.
was not given last evening because
Of the local high school play, but will
continue this afternoon and the rest
OF the week at the usual time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10
CLUB NOTES

Miss Edith Tebbetts Is hostess for
meeting Of the Woman's Collegiate
club this afternoon at her home. 800
National avenue. A picnic supper will
be feature of the session. The fam
lilies OF the members will be the honor
guests.
The Protection Mite club will meet
this evening with Mrs. Yates in the
Westcott block. A good attendance
of members is desired.
y - -
The monthly meeting of the Ladies
Aid society of the First Methodist
church was held "Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. L. E. Tur-
ner, 104 North Twenty-first street.
An interesting and entertaining pro-
gram had been arranged for by Mrs.
John Starr Mrs. Chase led the de-
votional exercises. Piano numbers
were played by Miss Lucille Turner.
Mrs. Ray Longnecker, Mrs. Grace Cor
man, Miss Ida Taylor and Mrs. Otto
Krone formed q quartet and rendered
several selections. At the conclusion
Of the program the silver offering was
taken. A social hour with refresh
ments followed. Mrs. l. NJ Ridenour
will be hostess for the July meeting.
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A meeting of the Francis Willard
Women's Christian Temperance union
will be held Friday afternoon at the
-
West Main street The members of
the Flower mission section of the Or
ganization are also urged to be pres
ent.
Miss Ruby Brehm left this morning
for Cincinnati, where she will be maid
Of honor to Miss Loretta Elstroe, who
will be married Saturday morning At
st. Paul's church.
- - -
A picnic was enjoyed Wednesday
by the Home Missionary society OF
Grace Methodist church at the pretty
home OF Mrs NJ. C. Price. west Of the
city. The hours were spent socially.
A short business session was held at
which time officers as follows were
elected:
President-Miss Carrie Lesh.
First Vice President-Mrs. w. NJ.
Nelson.
Second Vice President-Mrs. Haugh-
ton.
Treasurer-Mrs. NJ. G. Price.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. T.
A. Mott.
Recording Secretary-Miss Rosa
Dunn.
Supply Secretary-Mrs. James Per.
sonett.
Superintendent of Mothers Jewels
Mrs. A. G. Compton.
Secretary of the Library-Mrs. E.
R. Close. T.
| About thirty-five members attended
the meeting of the Penny club yester
day which was held at the home oil
Mrs. Dowell, North F street. After
the business session luncheon was
served. A social hour followed.
| y y =
| The entertainment given last even
ing at the First Christian church b,
the Central Aid society was a very
successful venture. A large number
of persons we're in attendance.
| y y =
| "Eariham Night" was observed las,
evening at the Art exhibit which is
being held in the Garfield building
A large number of students were il
attendance.
| - -. -
| Mrs. w. P. Firth entertained the
called meeting of the Woman's organ
ization of the First Baptist church
Yesterday afternoon at her home OF
North Thirteenth street. At this time
the organization was divided into sec
tons and work for the coming yea
assigned. Foreign, Home and Stat,
Mission work will be studied mex
year. Reports from various commit
tees were read all proving quite sat
isfactory. The July meeting will bt
held with Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor a
her home, 40 South Eleventh street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10

Have yUa .aSieutd the windows
dear?" she nsked as they were about
to retire for the night.
"No. what's the use? I gave you
the last dollar had to buy that new
hat. and we needn't fear burglars"
'But they might sit down on the hat.
sou know."-Washlngton Post
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10

ceeding from the FAyette circuit
court. The jury returned a verdict
in favor Of the plaintiffs. breaking the
will on the ground the testator was Of
unsound mind. and an appeal to the
supreme court was taken at once.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10

be celebrated soon at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Parker on the Gaar road.
The bride will be their daughter, Miss
Lima Madeline Parker and the groom,
Corporal Sylvester Lindsay.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10

LCCREfIA:
lust les med that Gold Medal Flour 10
s.fted TN ffsses Through fnrsf s7k EroexlA.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-10

Friends In this city have recently
learned Of = quiet wedding. which will
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-05-25
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
Examinations to Be Held in Cairo to
Secure Eligibles for Govern
ment Positions.

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an eXamina'
ton on June $1,000, at Cairo. H.. to
fill a vacancy III The position Of see
ond class engineer $500 per annum
in the Custodian Service at Macon
Ga, and vacancies requiring SINH Al
qualifications as theT may occur
throughout the United States
June lG. 1909. TO fiji a vacancy in
the position of tailor, male tunmar-
ried), at 5000 par annum, Haskell IN
S itute, Kansas. one at 372O per an
mum. Wlandreau School, South Da
kota. and vacancies requiring similar
qualifications as they may occur in
any branch of the service.
June %. 1909. at Caro- I'll, to fiji
a vacancy III the position of clerk
qualified as translator of French
German, italian, Spanish. and Scandi-
n1vian in the office OF the Second
Assistant Postmaster General. Wash
ipgton d. c., at $1,000 per annum
AMI vacancies requiring similar quail
fcetions as they may occur in any
branch of the service.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-05-25
ALI About a Pie.

Goff. the famous London barrister
has a humor peculiarly his own. He
looks at the world in a half-amused
half-indulgent manner sometimes very
annoying to his friends One day
when in town, he dropped into a res
taurant for lunch 1t was a tidy al
though not a pretentious establish
ment After a good meal he called
to the waitress and inquired what kind
OF pie she had.
"Applepiemincepieraisinpiebueberry
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS W b erry
shortcake,' the young woman repeated
glibly
"Will you please say that AGAIN.
he asked. leaning a trIfle forward.
The girl went through the list at
lightning rate "Andstrawberryshort
cake" she concluded, with emphasis
Would you mind doing it once
more" he asked
The waitress looked her disgust, and
started in a third time, pronouncing
the words in a defantlv clear tone.
Thank you" he remarked when
she had finished. For the life of me
can't see how you do 1t. But | like
to hear it, It's very interesting
Give me apple pie. please. and thank
you very much. '-Tit-Bits
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-05-25
roo AFFEcTIoNkTe FOR MAYOR
Di3nifed Official DisIikes Being
Rugged in the Dark by Bruin.

+ When closing time came in the city
hall the other afternoon Mayor
Charles II. French coughed impress.
siyely indicating proper degree of
| satisfaction with the dignitied prog
ress of his administration, closed his
roll-top desk with bang, permitted the
messenger to adjust his oyercoat and
present his hat, and then trod forth
to meet his fellow townsmen, says a
Concord IN. j. dispatch to the New
York Herald. Instead of going out the
front door of the city hall, however.
Mayor French took short cut that
led through a dark hallway past the
back entrance of a theater
While the mayor in the city hall was
throwing off the shackles of official
care a wrestling bear in the theater
was busy throwing off the shackles of
more material nature, and as the
mayor put on his overcoat the bear
shed its leather collar. So II came
about that as the mayor entered the
dark hallway at one end, the bear en-
tered 1t at another The mayor has
a great respect for bears. but this
bear had no respect at all for mayors.
In the darkness the mayor felt a
powerful OBTAINING force laid upon his
arm
Sir" he said, In chilly tones, IF
you have business with me, you may
call at my office in the morning"
"Urg-r-r," was the unpleasantly
harsh response.
my NAH" began the mayor, but
he stopped right there. for furry arm
was thrown about his neck, and a
rough tongue made a demonstration,
which. If it was intended for a kindly
salute, failed utterly Of Its purpose
with the mayor.
lie CO." commanded the mayor, but
his companion showed no disposition
to yield to harsh commands. The mayor
had other resources He struck ont SO
savagely with his free hand, and with
such painful precision, that the bear
smitten on the nose, loosed its hold
and fell back a step.
Content with this temporary victory,
the mayor sped agilely back over the
route he had just traversed shouting:
Bear! Bearl" at every jump. In cor
roboration of his alarm, the bear gal
loped along behind. bound not to be de-
serted by his new friend. The mayor
was the first 10 reach an open door
through which he sped just in time to
be able to close it in the face of his
pursuer.
The bear was led back into captiy-
ity by the theater employees.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-05-25

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBoRS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

| Sunday with her parents at Hollo-
way, Ky, passing through this city
en- route.
Mr.. Ed Sheer was an UlIin visitor
sunday
Drs. Boswell and Brann of Mounds
were in the city Sunday.
Massrs. Joe Trampert and John
NJ nellie spent Sun lay in Cairo.
Mr.. and Mrs. S F. Mo1n'yre of
Grand Chain visited Vim. Messenger
and family here Sunday.
Mrs. @. A, McCracken and Mrs.
Carrie Spence were Mounds visitors
Saturday
w. A. Dougherty returned home
SATURDAY evening from a business
trip to Chicago.
With the tent filed to its capacity
the fourth year of he Lincoln Tenn
peranee Chautauqua closed with
srander and greater results than
ever before. II is the opinion of the
ChautauQua committee mac Temper
ance people in general. tilat greater
good has been accomplished this
year than IN ain or the previous
years Of this work. The talent has
been splendid and at every entertain
ment an enthusiastic audience was
present. Mastery addresses, excel
lent instrumental and vocal music
and splendid readings have received
much applause. More ieEeta Wer
sold this year Than ever before aud
VIZ are sure the numDer will grow
next year ana We believe thai these
chautGuquas have dos more to
stamp ont the abominable liauor traf-
tic in our city than any other good
work We had only nad he chau
atqua tive wears when we voted ont
the saloons and we give the chau
tauqua with God behind it, the
uraise for the way IN whicn the
Temperance people worked on tia
day We want 10 do this again aud
We are praying for victory this fall
when the question VIII again be aai
tated and it is upon the caautauqua
We are depending for a great deal of
on" strength.
The Ladies Aid Of the Methodist
Episcopal church will meet Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. Harry Mead
slime on High street.