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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20

The new Baptist church. erected on
Main street. between Ninth and
Tenth. at cost OF approximately
$35. 600 was dedicated Sunday with
most: Impressive ceremonies.
The dedicatory sermon was preached
by Rev. DR.. E. Y. Mullins, president
Of the Baptist Theological Seminary,
IN Louisville, his subject being 1.-The
Function of the Church in Society"
The congregation that assembled
filled the spacious structure and every
available inch of space twas taken up
with extra chairs or was occupied by
those standing
DR.. Mullins at the CONCLUSION of the
sermon stated to the congregation that
officers of the church in the face. He
said they had worked earnestly and
faithfully. as had the members of the
congregation, in the labor of raising
funds necessary to pay every dollar of
cost of building the church had appeal
ed to members of the congregation,
those of other congregations and citi-
zens in general to help in the liquid
alton of the debt and said that every
body in the congregation would now
be given a chance to contribute. Tell
ers were appointed who passed
through the congregation and the ap-
peal of DR.. Mullins was not in vain.
While the amount given was liberal it
vas not sufficient to meet the indebt-
edness. 1t totaled the handsome figure
of SIS, 200.
The interior of the church is work
of art. The building is equipped with
one of the best and most modern or
gans to be had.
The decorations were simple,
baskets on red, pink and white carna-
tions being placed around the pulpit
altar.
Another large audience catered for
the evening service the sermon being
preached by the Rev. DR.. j. N. Pres
fridge, of Louisville. The Baptist
church has a congregation that num-
bers nearly four hundred communi-
cants and is one of the eldest in the
city.
The congregation is without the
services of regular pastor, Rev. Geo.
w. Clarke having resigned his charge
in June. TO become the pastor of the
Baptist church in Henderson, KY.
Two beautiful memorial windows
adorn the curch. one to the memory of
Mrs. Eva Hanson, by her daughter.
Mrs. H. II. Ewalt and Miss Letitia-
Hedges.
The officers of the congregation are
Deacons-Charles Stephens, John A.
Larue. E. P. Clarke, Walter Clarke.
S. E. Bedford. W. H. Clarke and j.
T. Martin. Treasurer, w. H. Clarke !;
Clerk, j. B. Burnett: Trustees, Will
liam H. Hinton, Charles Stephens and
John A. Larue; Organist, Miss Gilt
ner; Superintendent of the Sunday
school, Walter Clarke.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Georgetown Wholly DRY" at
Last.

The annual water wagon" pledge
is thing of the past in Georgetown.
There will be no swearing off" this
New Year, for Georgetown is finally
dry.
Acting in the place of Circuit Judge
r. L. Stout, Judge l.. C. Fryer. of
Cynthaina. yesterday ordered the man.
date Ct the Court of Appeals filed. As
soon as this move was a matter of
court record the Sheriff and his dep
uties began to notify the ten saloons
to close and by 10 80 o'clock the lid
was on tight. 1t was goodbye booze"
for Georgetown. Before they closed,
however. they did land office bust
ness and almost every saloon sold out
all the stock they had on hand.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Found Dead in Bed.

Mrs. Sarah Mildred Farmer. aged. 81
years, was found dead in her room at
the home of her brother. Mr. Joseph
Farmer, on Scott avenue yesterday
morning. Death was cue TO heart
trouble.
Mrs. Farmer had been enjoying ap-
parently good health and her death
coming unexpected as it did vas a
severe shock to her family. She had
resided With her brother TOR twenty
five years.
Mrs. Farmer is survived by four
brothers and two sisters, Messrs.
Joseph Farmer. of Paris. Elijah and
John Farmer. of Terre Haute, Ind,
George Farmer, of Shelbyville, Mr.:
Lizzie Cameron. of Riddles Mills, and
Mrs.. George Kinnard. of Mayvsille,
Ky.
The funeral services will be held at
the grave in the Paris cemetery this
afternoon at 2 80 o'clock, conducted
by Rev. DR.. B. M. Shive. The pail
bearers will be John S. Farmer, Kel-
Ter I. Farmer. Joseph r. Farmer,
James w. Farmer. Woodford Ewalr
End L. K. Bramblett.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Recital at Bourbon College.

The pupils in music and elocution of
the Bourbon Female College will give
a recital in the chapel of the college
Wednesday evening. Immediately af-
ter the recital the pupils of the insti-
tuition will give box party, when the
boxes prepared by the young ladies of
the school will be sold, the proceeds
from which will be turned over to Elder
Carey K. Morgan to distribute among
the poor of the city as Christmas
gift. Thursday the institution will
dismiss and pupils and members of the
faculty will leave for their respective
homes to spend the holidays.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
MATRIMONIAL.

AT the residence of the officia ting
minister. Elder Carey E. Morgan, yes.
terday afternoon at three O'Clock, MIR.
claude w. Larkin and Miss Kate
Thompson were united in marriage.
The bride is daughter of Mrs. An
ma E. Thompson of the Kiserton
igbhorhood, and most estimable
young woman. The groom is a:son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. LarkiD. of this
city and valued employee of the l.. &
N. railroad.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Larkin left for Cincinnati,
where they will spend the Christmas
holidays. returning to this city where
they will reside.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Fifty-tw0 Claimants.

When Rev. James P. Barry. former
ly of Paris, pastor of ST. Paul's Catho-
lie church at Lexington died, he left
an estate of about $4,000, and it was
thought that he had few, if any heirs.
The executor says that fifty-twO claim
ants have made their appearance, COM
ing from England. Ireland and this
country. Most of them were never
heard of until after his death.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
STOCK. CROP AND FARM NOTES,

After Having successfully pooled
thier wool during 1910 the leaders of
the Kentucky Wool Growers Associ-
alton met at the Phoenix Hotel last
week and decided to pool their 1911
wool crop. This was the most impor-
tant action taken at the meeting, most
of the other business on hand being of
a routine nature, the discussion of
payment of payment OF various ac-
counts, etc.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Nineteenth Operation and Still
He Lives.

E. S. McCleIland, a patient at ST.
Joseph's Hospital in Lexington, under
went his nineteenth operation Friday.
His right leg was taken off at the
knee For some tina he has been
suffering from contraction of the
arteries. causing blood poisoning. and
his physicians have resorted to various
operations to save his life. He holds
the record for operations and is yet
alive with fair prospects of recovery.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Notice to Stockholders.

There will be meeting of the stock-
holders OF the First National Bank of
Paris on Tuesday. January 10. 1911, in
the office of said bank, between the
hours of 9 a. m. and p. m. for the
purpose of eiecting officers for the
ensuing year.
G.. M. THOMAS, President.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20

During DR.. Petree's absence from
her offics for her Christmas vacation.
DIR. Lula Markham, of Lexington. will
make visits to Paris and will treat in
office or at residences by appointment
three times per week, Monday We'd
nesday and Friday. 2O-27.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Fine Fruits and Candies.

The finest fruits. oranges. bananas,
grapes, apples, figs. dates, nuts and
all kinds. of candies for Christmas. If
you want something nice see US.
Prices to suit all pocketbooks.
20 ct JAS. E. CRAVEN.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Open Nights.

Our store is open evrey night now
until Christmas. Select your presents
now and have them laid away until
you are ready for them.
I34t ]. T. HINTON.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
BIRTHS.

Born. Saturday to the wife of Mr..
Geo. Ogden son.
Born, Saturday to the wife of Leo
Mckinney daughter-weight twelve
pounds.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Call Meeting.

There will be called meeting of
Paris Lodge No. 2. F. & A. M. to-
night at seven o'clock. Work in Master
Mason degree. All members are re-
Quested to be present.
F. P. WALKER, w. M.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Notice to Stockholders.

The stockholders of the Deposit Bank
OF Paris are hereby notified that an
election of directors for ensuing year
Will be held at the office in the bank
on Monday, January 2, 1911.
c. K. THOMAS, Cashier,
JOS. M. HALL, President.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
For the Holiday Use.

During the holidays we are offering
four-year-old Wigglesworth and Van
hook whiskey at 81. 90 per gallon. This
whiskey is 100 proof.
JOHN JOHNSON,
Is If Tenth and Pleasant SITS.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Notice to Stockholders.

The stockholders of Bourbon Bank.
Paris. Ky. are hereby notified that an
election of directors for the ensuing
year will be held at the Office in the
bank ntMOnday. January 2, 1900
S. r. BEDFORD, Cashier,
B. WOODFORD. President.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
For the Holiday Use.

During the holidays we are offering
four-year-old Wigglesworth and Van
hook whiskey at 81. 90 per gallon. This
whiskey is 100 proof.
JOHN JOHNSON
Is If Tenth and Pleasant SITS.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Buggy Blankets, Robes, Etc.

Now is the time to buy buggy blank
cts, fur rotes and horse blankets.
| have the incest and best line ever
seen IN Paris.
8 ct N. KRIENER.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Nunnelly's Candies

Nunnelly's fine box candies fresh by
express.
If WARDEN & SON.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Good News.

The ladies will all be glad to XII Ow
that Miss Holladay's home made cam
die sare now on sale at Bruce Holla-
days. 70 tt
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Dickens and Scott.

Complete sets of Dickens AMI Scott
novels at greatly reduced price.
PARIS BOOK co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
Xmas Turkeys.

will take your order for Christina!
turkeys.
| 6 If CHAS. CLENUENlN.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
A Suitable Gift.

The best-Parker and Conklin
fountain pens. Just the thing for
Christmas presents.
ct CLARKE & CO.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
DR.. Mathers, Dentist.

:. Try DR.. Mathers, Dentist ten years
experience everything new and up-to-
date. Opposite Frank & Co.'s. tt
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
For Xmas Trade.

Oysters, celery and cranberries for
Christmas at Chas. Clendenin 5. 6 If
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
LOST.

White female setter dog black and
white face; speckled on body. Liberal
reward if returned to
I. F. BRANNON,
z tt Paris, Ky.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20

Good dairy man with family of wife,
boy and girl that can do milking. Will
furnish house. Phone or address.
st VIM. FARRIS.
Paris, Ky.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20
PURITY FLOUR
Notice to Stockholders.

The stockholders of the Agricultural
Bank of Paris, KY, are hereby notified
that an election of directors for the
ensuing year will be held at the office
in the bank on Monday, January 2,
1911.
JNO. ]. McCLINTOCK, Cashier,
J. w. DAVIS, President.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-12-20

Is If.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-21
AN OLD TIME DINNER.

British Table Manners In the Seven
teenth Century.
An account of hospitality in England
in 1929 gives good idea of the man
ner in which a country gentleman Of
the period lived Dinner and supper
were brought in by the servants with
their hats on, a custom which is cor
roborated by Fynes MOryson, who
says that, being at a knights house
who had many servants to attend him.
they brought in the meats with their
heads covered with blue caps.
After washing their hands in a basin
they sat down to dinner. and Sir
James Pringle said grace. The viands
seemed to have been plentiful and ex-
cellent-"big pottage, long kale, bowe
Of white kale." which is cabbage;
'brach soppe." powdered beef, roast
and boiled mutton, a venison pie in
form of an egg and goose. Then they
had cheese. cut and uncut, and apples.
But the close of the feast was the
most curious thing about it.
THE tablecloth was removed, and on
the table were put towel the whole
breadth of the table and half the
length Of it. a basin and ever to wash.
then green carpet laid on, then one
cup Of beer set on the carpet. then
little lawn serviter plated over the
corner of the table and n glass of hot
water set down also on the table; then
be there three boys to say grace. the
first the thanksgiving. the second the
Pater Noster, the third prayer for
blessing Of Gods church. The good
man Of the house. his parents. kinfolk
and the whole company then do drink
hot waters. so at supper, then to bed"
Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-21

inson, former president of the Car
negie Trust company, who died In
st. Luke's hospital May "a, eight
days after he had been taken there
from the laboratory of DR.. Lange OF
Scranton, Pa, where he had Witness
ed an experiment and breathed the
gas, which, according to the verdict,
was fatal This, verdict was deliv-
cred by order of Coroners Feinberg
and Winterbottom. Herbert Smythe,
counsel for the Casualty company of
America, with which Mr.. Dickinson
carried a sos. 900 accident insurance
policy, hoped to prove that death
was not due to the accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-21
Free Remedy For
Weak Bowels

There are two forms of bodily
cleanliness, the external and the in
ternal. The one is for your pride in
yourself; the other for your life and
health. Both are important, but of
vastly more importance in the long
run is the internal cleanliness.
This Is one point that all should watch
bowels. Keep them clean and free from
distractions. To do this you must have
one or two movements of the bowels
does not do this naturally. in the process
of eating and drinking. then you must
obtain aid OF some kind. After finding
relieve you for a day, but bind you up
worse than ever the next day, then try .
simpler and more natural remedy like
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
For the skeptical the best way to be-
gin is to send your name and address to
Use # as directed and If it convinces
you that a brief continuance OF its use
VIII relieve you permanently-that it will
again work naturally at certain hours
then buy 1t of your druggist at fifty
cents and one dollar a bottle. just as so
q sample bottle. then bought fifty cent
bottle, and now. fully convinced OF its
merits they buy the one dollar family
size. All the members OF the family can
use 1t down to the very youngest
brief use of this grand laxative tonic
VIII cure constipation In its worst form.
indigestion. liver trouble sick headache
sour stomach and such ailments and keep
you In continuous good health at a very
small cost. Such is the experiences ~
many families like that OF Mrs. oscar
FIeener. Unionville. Ind. J. F. Daniel.
Saron. Tex. and hundreds OF others that
could be named
. DR.: Caldwell personally will be pleased
TO give you any medical advice you may
de for yourself or family pertaining to
the stomach, liver or bowels absolutely
free or charge. Explain your case in a
letter and he viii reply to you in detail.
For the free sample simply send your
name and address on a postal card or
For either request the doctors
address is DR.. w. B. Caldwell, 4. 503 Cald-
well building, Monticello, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-21
BACK GIVES OUT.
Plenty of Rock Island Readers Have
This Experience.

You tax the kidneys-overwork
them
They can't keep up the continual
strain.
The back gives QUIT aches and
pains;
Urinary troubles set in.
Don't wait longer-take Doan's
Kidney Pills.
Rock Island people tell you how
they act.
P. C. Beselin, 1924 Fifth avenue,
Rock Island. ILL.,, says: Il am OBJ
liged to do heavy lifting at times and
no doubt my kidneys were weakened
in this way. The chief symptom of
my trouble was backache, coupled
with pains in my sides and across
my kidneys. The kidney secretions
were unnatural and the passages
were very irregular. Seeing Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised, L obtained
a box at the Hopper House pharmacy
and after 1 had used the contents,
was entirely free from my trouble
1 am only too pleased to recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills to other sufferers
of kidney complaint"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn company, Buff
falo, n. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-21

have bitten quite a number or other
dogs. In view of the situation l re-
gard Davenport as an infected district
and believe that a dog quarantine
should be established. BY that, l
mean, every dog of the community
should be tied up or If permitted to
run at large to be muzzled, and such
to be continued for period OF at least
one year. This is really a question
that ought to be in charge Of the state
veterinary department and l would
suggest that you write to DIR. P. o.
Koto, state veterinarian, Des Moines,
Iowa, with reference to such. Very
truly yours, HENRY ALBERT.
Obituary Reeord.-Afbert Stern died
Sunday at his home, S04 Siegfried ave-
nue., after an illness of a weeks dura-
ton from blood poisoning. He was IA
years of age and was born In Daven-
port. His mother and two sisters sur
vive. The funeral will be held tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock. Burial
will be in Fairmount cemetery.
Mrs. Hattie NJ. DeLescaille, 2o1 Mis-
sissippi avenue, is in receipt Of a tele-
gram announcing the death of Frank
Crombie at Spokane, Wash, which oc-
Cured Sunday night. Mr.. Crombie
leaves many friends and acquaintances
in Davenport who will regret to learn
of mis- death For II years he was a
member of the lumber firm of Shaw &
Crombie at Atlantic, Iowa, the senior
member, A. E. Shaw, now residing in
Davenport at 402 College avenue. At
the time of death Mr.. Crombie was
prominently identified with the Dover
Lumber company of Washington. He
leaves a wife, whose maiden name was
Mary Waddell, but no children. The
funeral will be held in Spokane.
Juergen Schultz died Sunday at the
home of his daughter, Wilhelmina
Petersen, in Walcott, death coming at
the age of n years. He had been fail
ing for some time. He was born in
Germany Nov. 20, 1882, and had made
mis- home in America for many years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-21
Mixinu Relations.

The bright six-year-old daughter Of
an upper west side physician happened
into his reception room the other day
and a waiting woman patient engaged
her in conversation.
81 suppose you go to church and
Sunday schoolT' she asked.
"Oh. yes, ma'am." she replied
"And what denomination do your
parents belong to?''
"Why," said the little one, mammals
a Presbyterian and papa's a brain spe
cialist. New York Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-21
DAVENPORT

! Wife Injured In st. Louisa tele-
gram came to Frank Denning at his
work in the Bettendorf shops that his
wife had been hurt in st. Louis and
asking him to come at once. There
were no details of the accident. Mr..
Denning left last night for ST. Louis
Mrs. Denning had gone to st. Louis
with their little 2-year-old son. Master
Charlie, who is crippled, for treatment
of the child at one of the hospitals
there.
Shifts In Police Department.
Several changes in the beats of the
police officers of the city were put into
effect yesterday, orders making the
changes having been issued by Chief
of Police Hans Schramh. The shifts
are radical in some instances, while in
other cases the changes are only minor
ones. Perhaps the biggest change is
that by which Night Desk Sergeant
James Cannon is given beat No. 3,
which is from Ripley to Warren streets
and north to Eighth street. The
change was made at Mr.. Cannon's re-
quest and officer Henry NageI will
succeed him at his position at night
desk sergeant. Hans Schmidt will
serve In the capacity of emergency Of
f1cer, relieving any officer on a beat
while vacations are in force or when
ever other demands are imperative.
Five Cases OF Rabies Here.-Mayor
Alfred c. Mueller received an astound-
Ing letter yesterday letter notifying
the city that it is breaking the records
of towns of its size for mad dog bites.
Five cases have been sent from here
to Iowa City for treatment in the past
few months. Mayor Mueller consid-
cred the matter so grave that he
makes the letter, from, DR.. Henry AL
bert, a part of letter by himself to
the Davenport public: Here is his
letter from DR.. Albert: iowa City, June
1S.-Dr. Stocks, Davenport, Iowa
Dear Doctor: On Monday we are to re-
ceive another patient from your city
for the Pasteur treatment for rabies.
We have already treated four patients
from Davenport, in which evidence of
rabies in dogs was positive and the
history also shows that these dogs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-21
SLEEPY SENTRY SAVES LIFE.
Death of Crimean Veteran Recalls
BaiakIava Incident

Death of Crimean Veteran Recalls
BaIaklaVa Incident.
A romantic story is told of Sir Roger
Palmer, a Crimean veteran, whose
death was recently announced Sir
Roger was a lieutenant, aged twenty
two, when the battle of Balaklava.
famous for the charge of the six
hundred" was fought. The night be-
fore the battle he was going the
rounds of the camp when he found a
sentry of his regiment, the Eleventh
hussars. asleep at his post Although
he could have procured the mans trial
by court martial, which would have
meant a death sentence, Palmer de-
cided to say nothing.
Next day Palmer led his troops 'into
the valley of DEATH" A Russian caval-
rymau was about to run his sword
through the lieutenant's body when
trooper of the hussars dashed I'D and
Glove the mans skull to the chin. It
was the sleepy sentry who had thus
saved his officers life and proved his
gratitude.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-21

VIII Ur1Tr down the river, picking up
logs where he can find any fit for
lumber and cut them on the boat,
marketing his product at the various
towns along the river, and he expects
to drift down as far as Sioux City
by fall and to make the trip profit
able one TO himself through the lum-
Der he will be able to cut from logs
which will cost him only the trouble
of catching them as they drift down
the stream or the litt- greater exer>
ton of pulling them off sand bars on
which they may have lodged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-21
Their Fate.

The late DR.. Talmage once called on
his lawyer and found two of his pa
rishioners there on legal business of a
private nature.
'Ah, doctor" called the lawyer in
greeting, good morning! Here are
two of your flock. May l ask without
impertinence if you regard them as
black sheep or whiteP'
II don't know as yet" replied Tai
mage dryly. whether they're black or
white. but I'm certain that if they re-
main here long they'll be fleeced.".
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-21

bring their obstreperous infants to dis
tract the attention and mar the pleas
ure of the undergraduate?
IF it is utterly impossible for these
young children to be left at home we
would suggest that one of the society
houses be turned into a day nursery.
where fond mothers can leave their
offspring in care Of an attendant, or,
If they prefer, remain to compare
Jack with Ruth or to discuss the lat
est fad in infants food or clothing.
By the this plan the children could
be duly exhibited to less fortunate
classmates and the whole afternoon
would be more thoroughly enjoyed by
ALL"