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The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
Congressman Helm.
AGAINST ZIG APPROPRIATION
FOR AERoPIANEs.

Congressman Harvey HELM WAS
against the appropriation for aero.
planes for the United States army
Just made By congress and had some
pertinent words TO say on the subject
when the bill was under discussion.
The Washington Times said OF II:
Aeroplanes. balloons, the state OF
unpreparedness Tor war. the North
Pole, and Walter wellman were the
diversified subjects upon which the
House talked for several hours before
the final passage OF the army appro-
priaiion. which was amended 20 a. TO
authorize an expenditure OF si25.0O0
for the purchase aud operation OF
aeroplanes for army use
Walter wellman was dragged into
the debate b. Representative Helm OF
Kentucky. who was against the sppro.
rriation, and who described Wellman
a. sir Walter wellmsn, the man who
is always trying stunts but never gets
anywhere Protesting against the
sls5,O10 appropriation as a waste OF
money. Mr.. Helm, TO the evident
amusement Of the House. said:
II AIR not afraid OF an invasion OF
this country by flock OF aeroplanes
from Asia or any other nation. Sup
pose we had 10000 seroplanes in their
present embryonic state Of develop
ment. suppose Germanw had 1000. 900
France twice the number. and Eng.
land 100000. What would come OF
IL?
Take this Sir Walter Wellman. for
Instance. lie captured the North Pole
several tines. but never got anywhere
He was going to fly across the ocean.
but he came back. II has been demon
stroted that II there's any man in the
United States who is willing to pull
stunts II is this Sir Walter"
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
THOUGHT 1T A
CASE OF LEPROSY.
sUr GERMAN WAS ONLY SUFFER-
ING FROM EczEmA-eoARp
or HELATH ACTS.

Residents OF Moreland and the West
End thought they had a case OF lepro
sy in their midst and for sevesal
wee Ks they nave carefully avoided the
residence OF a German by the name
OF Toga, who has lived a rather Sc
oluded life two miles out from that
hustling little city.
Complaint was made to County Judge
James y. Bailey Of the case, so he
and DIR. J. q. Carpenter. OF the Ken.
lucky Medical Association, visited the
man and examined him. DIT. Carpeu-
ter made careful diagnosis and
found that the man is suffering from
an aggravated case Of chronic eczema.
OF the hands feet and limbs. So there
Is no cause for any alarm on the part
OF the people or that section. Toga's
wife died several years ago aud he
is said to have three children in Ger
many.
The Lincoln Board OF Health met
here on Wednesday TO take action
against the spread Of contagious dis.
eases. The following minute was Civ.
en- the Interior Journal:
The Lincoln County Board OF
Health met today. this the 25th. in
Judge Railey's office and elected MIN
| chairman, DR.. J. G. Carpenter was
elected secretary OF the board and
County Health Officer. Tho local
Board of Health for Lincoln county
is composed OF Judge Bailey, Squire
John A. Singleton, Kings Mountain.
DR.. l. +. Jones. Crab orchard, DR.. T
n. Singleton, Mckinney, and DR.. ]. G.
Carpenter Stanford. II shall be the
duty OF any of the board to visit and
inspect the property or residence or
business place OF any citizen where
a nuisance or a communicable, con-
taeiOus, infectious or epidemic dis
ease exist or is supposed to exist
or to abate insanity conditions that
will produce diseases All physicians
OF The county OF adjacent counties
practicing in Lincoln county and
heads of families shall report the
above disease to the local board of
health Or to come to one OF its mem
bers at once within "a hours for pen
atty for not doing so $40 to 500 for
each days neglect. Where diptheria.
membraneous Group. scarlet fever. Or
scarlatina, measles, typhoid fever vel
low fever, cholera, tuberculosis cry
sipelas, measles, rOseola, humps exist
the head OF the family and attending
physician must place a red flag ana
when smallpox exists. a yellow flag
must be placed by said parties.
JAS. p. BAILEY, Chairman.
L. FRANK JONES, NJ. D..
T. II. SINGLETON. NJ. d..
J. G.. CARPENTER. NJ. d.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
RAILROAD FOR MONTICELLO.

Inc Cincinnati Enquirer said sun
day
The Queen a. Crescent rolte, il was
'announoed in Cincinnati yesterday,
will have new feeder in the near
future. as the Cincinnati and Nash
Vile railroad. 4 reorganization OF the
Overton County Railroad will build a
l'ne from Livingston, Tenn, northeast
through Brydstovn ana Monticello.
XIV. to Somerset a distance of IS
milcG. The new line will be heavy
work including rock work. one tunnel
two steel bridges and one trestle
The line tap CL coal aud timber
lid. which will come through 10 Gin
cinnati.
At the present time the line is Ia
rdilcs long, running between LiviDgs'
ton and Algood Tenn. AT the latter
town 1t connects with the Tennessee
Central The general offices OF the
company are in Nashville,
The road has. been in the hands or a
receiver. W. w. Waterman Ia Superin
tendent. with headquarters at Iig'nes
ton
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May He Live To 100.
SQUIRE ouooERAR CELEBRATES
HIS etST BIRTHDAY.

Probably the oldest man in the
county is Squire James Dudderar who
celebrated his 9lst birthday few
Sundays ago at the home OF his SON
in-law, Mr.. l.. b. Owens, in the Nc
Kinney section. The ! j.. has been
endeavoring to secure picture of
his popular gentleman. but has not
been able TO do so to date, so will
tell OF his celebration anyhow.
Col. Reuben Williams one of his
best friends was present 70 eat din
ner with hfm and they Had d royal
good time, sitting down to a genuine
Kentucky old fashioned dinner, for
which the people in the West End
are so famous.
Although over score past mans
allotted span of three score and ten
years. Squire pudderar il as youthful
as many men are his age lie still
reads his Interior Journal twice a
week without the aid of glasses. and
Is able to get about the farm and
do anything that he pleases. He was
heartily congratulated by his many
friends upon reaching his 9lst mile
stone. and all wish that ne may round
out an even century or more.
Squire Dudderar is one OF the very
few remaining Mexican War veterans
in the Country and probably the only
enc left In Lincoln county
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
Marriage Market.
CONTINUES GOOD At FIRST OF
NEW YEAR,

The marriage license market, whic1
was the best last year. so County
Clerk Geo. u. Cooper says. in long
time. has held up we'll In the nav
year. and the demand for licenses has
been very brisk and satisfactory.
Marshall Hutch!son and Gertrude
Long popular young couple OF the
Highland section, secured license here
and were made one at the home OF
+. M. Long. on Jan. LIST.
VIM. Stevens. and Miss Martha Ell
lis Mason were married at Dan Ma
nsos On the 9Th in the presence OF 4
number Of friends who wished them
every happiness.
James Martin and Miss Dora Comp
ton. were married on the Sth a. the
home Of the brides father. aud have
the best wishes OF many friends. Jack
son Pollard and Miss Norma Wilson
were united heart and hand for aye
at the home OF James Wilson. fath or
OF the bride in the Crab Orchard sec
ton, on the 9Th. Both are very popu-
lar with all who knew them and have
the best wishes of everyone.
Robb Martin. and Miss Bessie Smi h
OF the Green river section. were made
one on The lltn ana were conRratulat'
I'd by many warm friends.
| Thomas Jenkins aud Miss N.Y. tie
Wall secured license here and were
married on the 18th at the hon. OF
j. A. Cook In the Way n sburg sec
t.!ca. Trey have many sood wisne'
flor complete happiness.
Mr.. j. L. Reynolds and Miss AIMS
y. Spoonamore drove over to Lancas-
tier. "Wednesday afternoon and were
lquietly married. Rev. F. M. finder or
ficiating. Mr.. Reynolds Is clever
Industrious farmer. honorable and hon
lest to the limit OF the word. while his
lbrde is possessed OF genuine woman
lly qualities q kind disposition and in
ldustrious nature. who win make in
deed a helpmate to the man, who
makes her his choice. They will go
at once TO housekeeping. on FAN Lick
pike near Lancaster.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
WHY so WEAK.
Kidney Troubles May be Ssppino Your
Life Away. Stanford People
Have Learned This Fact

When a healthy man or woman be-
gins to run down without apparent
cause, become weak, languid depress-
ed. suffers backache. headache, dizzy
spells and urinary disorders. kidney
weakness may be the cause of IL all
Keep the kidneys well and they will
keep you wen. Doan's Kidney Pills
cure sick kidneys and keep them
we'll Can Stanford readers demand
further proof than the following state
ment:
Mrs. T. g. Elkinl New Dapville
Pike. Lancaster. Ky. says: II fee
very grateful 10 Doan's Kidney pills
for the benefit they brought me. My
back was very lame and there was q
constant psin in nv back Doan'.
kidney Pills went at once 10 the roo
of the trouble and entirely relieved
me. | have not the slightest hesita
ton in recommending Doan's Kidnci
pills. "a | know that they live up c
TALL the claims made to them"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name oan sand
take no other.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
PHONE FIGHT NOW
UP TO The COURTS.
CRY TO ATTEMPT TO FORCE
EAST TENNESSEE TO Sc.
CURE A VALID FRAN.
cNisE.

The fight against the Fast Tennes.
see Telephone Company In Stanford
In order TO secure a reduction In the
increase In rates, IL 10 be wafed be.
fore the courts. rhe City Council Is
going TO sell telephone franchise
and N the East Tennessee Company
does not buy II. will be given a reason
able time 10 secure one or be notified
10 remove its poles from the streets
Following OF the Court Of Appeals IN
the Frankfort case. the company will
he given three months In which TO
comply. this being considered n rea-
sonable time In view OF the phone
comnany's long occupancy OF the city
The whole question at Issue lies IN
whether the East Tennessee Company
has a valid franchise In the city Of
stanford. The company claims Il has
while Mayor Florence, and the City
Fathers do not believe that II has
On that point viii the Issue lie, for
outside OF that the cases OF stanford
and Frankfort are parallel. and the
victory Of the city Of Frankfort means
that stanford can force the company
20 come TO time. II Il IL proven that
the phone people are doing business
here without a franchise II IL pro
bable that a special attorney will be
employ ed BY the city 10 prosecute
this case. for he outcome means a
great deal to the people OF the com
'nunity and everything possible should
lie done. II Is felt. TO wage the issue
10 a successful termination n possible
Nothing definite has been done as
vet toward the formation OF an indie.
pendent phone company. here for the
reason that the business men and citi.
zehs generally do not want To have
two phone systems in the city and do
not want "a take any steps which
dition. until the legal status OF the
company which Is In operation here
nov is fully ascertained
A number OF the groceries began
putting In their phones again early In
the week. ana A. the matter now Is
10 be left up 10 the courts. others who
desire them have put back their
phones. and will paw the new and
higher rate until the courts have act.
"a In the matter and have indicated
Just what are the rights OF the com.
paDy
slayor Florence is determined 10
push the matter TO a final decision
and In this he has the support and
active backing OF practically every
citizen OF the community Everyone
seems defiroas OF having this matter
settled once and for all so that the
people may know just what TO ex.
pect.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
Maurice Perkins.
WRITES INTERESTING LETTER
FROM TEXAS TOWN.

Maurice NJ. Perkins. OF Crab Orch.
ard, who is in the west on a pros
pecting and pleasure trip. writes the
Interior Journal an interesting letter
descriptive OF Wichita Falls, Texas.
which is one Of the progressive little
cities OF the Lone Star State. MFR.
Perkins writes:
Wichita Falls. Texas
To My Kentucky Friends
viii write you a short let.
ter concerning Wichita Falls the fast.
est growing and most enterprising
city OF northwest Texas Reached here
last Sunday and have not had time 10
find out all the good things. Wichita
Falls Is the county seat of Wichita
county located in the northern part OF
the state ia miles north west of Fort
Worth close TO the Oklahoma line. Il
is a city of 10000 people, has an up-to-
date street railway system operating
as fine cars as can be found in the
southwest which besides covering the
principal part of the county extends
to Lake Wichita which is miles
southwest a beautiful artificial lake
covering about 5000 acres which
serves as a water supply for the city
and irrigation purposes. The ground
surrounding is also a haven for the
pleasure seekers s250,OOO00 having
been spent in building a pavilion ho-
tel. ball park, race track and club
house, fair ground, etc The city has
five ward schools besides a s6O,O00.OO
high school. business college and an
academy for girls conducted by the
sisters of ST Mary. Six railroads
serve the city this being the division
point of all. the Perrolia gas field
only 16 miles distant furnishes gas in
unlimited qualities. 1t is one of the
most reliable sources in the south,
All the leading religious denomina-
tions have places OF worship, three
having recently built new houses at a
cost OF from $4,000 to $4,000 each
and two others will build in the near
future, few buildings Of note who
are now nearing completion are the
City National Bank building a beauti-
Jul structure OF five stories and base
nent which will cost $4,000. the
Westland hotel on which the owner
has spent $4,000. the Union Passen-
ger depot which Will reach the $780,.
900 mark. two large brick factories
costing 100000 each a freight depot
and machine shops. The city has four
banks a large Touring mill. two fee
plants and oil mill, cotton press, gins.
planning mills. foundry and machine
shops, candy factory. steam laundries,
two daily papers and other industries
which fail to make list of.
A 100000 packing plant seems
a certainty as the required bonus has
been raised and contract signed also
an automobile factory will probably
he added to the list before the year
is ended. Friends ! am not a real
estate agent, nor an advertising man
Just an innocent bystander.
Nj. NJ. PERKINS.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27

Tho following provisions OF the con.
tract between the city OF Stanford and
the Water. Light e. Ice Company, are
published by direction OF the city
council.
n any OF the street lights fail IN
bum and are not made 10 do so In
one hour after notice of the failure
is given to Mr.. q. l.. Penny or Mr.. d.
y. Rout. the city Is 10 have credit
on ths sum to be paid for the lights
by 81 per night for each light that so
tails. but no credit shall be allowed
unless Mr.. Penny or Mr. Rout are
Notified OF the failure by the marshal
within "A hours after he Is notified
The original notice OF failure may
be given BY any citizen verbally or by
telephone. Public notice Is to be Civ
en- 10 the citizens OF Stanford that
they are requested to report 20 Mr..
Penny or Mr.. Rout verbally or by tale.
phone all failures OF lights 10 burn
that may come under their obserya-
ton and II the trouble is not RENE
died within an hour TO renort that
TACT 10 the marshal.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
XII MORE THAN WILD BEASTS

The number OF people Killed yearly
by wild beasts don't approach the
vast nnmberr killed by disease germs
No lite is safe from their attacks
They're in air. water. dust. even food.
But grand protection is afforded by
Electric Bi;ters. which destroy aud
eNpel these deadly disease germs
from the systom. That's why chills.
iever argue. all malarial and many
blood diseases Weld promptly to this
wonderful blood purifier TRY them
and enjoy the glorious health ana
new strength they'll give you. Money
back. II not satisfied. Only 90 cents
NJ Penny's Drug Store.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
Cousin OF Dink Farmer.
BORN IN LINCOLN PASSES AWAY
AFTER LONG LIFE, IN CALI.
FoRNlA.

Col. Dink Fsfner. Lincoln coun-
tvs popular jailer, has just received a
copy OF the Suffer County (Califor-
nia) Farmqr, ttlng pf the death
there OF his cousin, Hon. l.. p. Farmer
who was born in Lincoln county and
left here many years ago for the
golden west. Gle made a fortune
there. and became one OF the most
prominent citizens OF his community.
Many OF the older residents OF this
section will remember him Tho
Yuba City paper said OF his death:
Death has called another cd
pioneer and one whom all knew and
highly respected. Lewis p. Farmer.
whose illness has been severe for
the past year or two, passed away at
his home near OBanion Corners In
this county, last Tuesday. and his
taking off leaves another place va.
cant in the ranks OF the substantial
citizens Of Suffer county.
MIR. Farmer was born in Lincoln
county, Kentucky, February 7th.
1884. being over &c years OF age at
the time of his death. He. came Of
patriotic stock, his paternsl grand
father having fought in the Reyolu-
tionary War Mr. Farmer removed to
Missouri in 1856, ahd engaged in
farming and in 1854 near the close OF
the Civil War came to California by
the Isthmus route. locating in Suffer
county. He secured employment on
the Hook Farm the old home OF
General Suffer, aud later bought
tract OF land where his present home
ia located. He followed the farming
industry having good success, as nc
was progressing and painstaSing.
Mr. Farmer always took an active
interest in public affairs and was Su.
peryisor of this county for eight
years. serving as Chairman of the
Board. He was also one of the priu-
cipal workers in the Anti-Debris
Association, which put a check on
the hydraulic mining evil.
Mr.. Farmer was married Novem-
Der "a, 1861. in Missouri to Miss
Elizabeth Bailey. sister OF George
Barley. also of this county, and they
had five children, four OF whom are
living Lee J. Farmer. Mrs. Emily
c. Carpenter. and Mrs. Alice Man.
gel OF this county. and Mrs. Estelle
Laramore of Chico
The deceased was a man of high
qualities, kind and charitable, public
spirited and always ready to assist
in legimate local enterprises. lie
was man who united sound
sense with strong convictions, and
eminently fitted to mould the rude
elements OF pioneer society Into form
and consistency. and aid in raising
high standard OF citizenship. How
much the community owes him AMI
such as he, 1t is Impossible to esti-
mate. though il would be a grateful
task to trace his influence through
some OF the more direct channels. 70
bold him up in his various charae-
tiers Of husband and father, of neigh
Dor and friend. to speak OF chilf
rem he has reared to perpetuate his
name and emulate his virtues.
The funeral will take place thi-
Friday morning from the residence.
services being held at 10 o'clock "
torment in the Sudder City Cemetery
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27

The Danville Advocate says: Some
months ago Gov A e. Wilson issued
pardon TO Dick Bentley, who WAS
serving lite sentence In the peni'
Tertiary under the habitual criminal
act. Last week he was captured al
Lawrenoeburg. charged with attempt
ing TO assault a lady. II was neees-
sary to spirit him to Louisville TO
yreven, a mob from lynching him
This probably helped rile the people
at shelbyyille and the Dnohing there
followed. Gov. Wilson should not
turn these habitual Criminals upon the
people"
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27

Eugene Kerner. secretary OF the
Kentucky State Anu.Tuberculosis So
ciety will be in Stanford next Tues
dsy. the Slst. and will address the
public. Everyone Is invited includ.
ing the city and county officials and
all the civic and church societies OF
the .ity. J. G.. Carpenter
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27

Rev. Jos Ballou was q years young
last SATURDAY., and in celebration OF
thnt event he has issued challenge
fnr n foOtrace 10 any man within
i've years OF his age There are
count, who are as spry for their years
as this popular preacherfarmer and
so far no one has appeared who seems
anxious to accept his challenge though
some OF the town boys are grooui
ing Col J. w. Rout Tor such an event.
and believe that he would be right
there ~ the finish whether be was
first under the wire or not.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
HUGHES A HuNrGR BUr rs roo
kiNpHEARTEp.
rramped many Mites in Two Days,
sut essged only -Four innocent
Birds.

btrds.
After tramping 400 miles ia two
Gays Cat least he says he feels like
~ wasting valuable ammunition. los
ing his friends. L. w Hughes. the
cornwall city passenger agent OF the
T.. A y. railroad. returned 10 Memphis
tins morning nom an alleged hunting
TIP near Newborn. Tenn. Mr. Hughes
DID not come back empty handed
be Il far from such. On the contrary.
he brougn' four 90 birds with him.
the fruits OF his kill as a hunter.
When the facts in the case became
knoYn this morning in the l. a y. OF.
Zee tho usual quiet. peaceful atmos-
there OF the place was not to be
found.
Took here. HushcS." exclaimed =.
q Stout. division freight agent. my
wife Is expecting to have birds fOr
C,nner tonight she remarked this
monirs that il would not be neces-
cary 10 order any meat to-day. as you
would be back with the birds you
promised TO bring me when you left
n seems strange that you should not
come lack from Newbern. where birds
grow on the trees. with only four speci
nion"
Il an' mighty sorry, Mr. Stout. re-
pned Hughes. but ! just naturally
couldn't lin"
Nov. don't try TO Tx this ur by
making excuses" broke in George Nc
lean, I've gone ahead aud made ar.
rangsments for that bird dinner you
promised tonight The oysters and
olives have been ordered and I've got
a chef waiting Tor the biros Thought
YOU knew nov to hunt"
Il tell you couldn't lind any birds"
insisted Hushe1 u tramped about
400 miles In two days and brought
bacG the only birds | saw"
Can you beat thatY" remarked Me-
Lean, after a lull in the conversation.
mo. can't beat that record" said
Mr.. Stout whats the number OF
the meat market"
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
A FINE SCHOOL.

Without doubt one OF the very best
public schools in the state Is that
at Junction City. To begin with the
roads of the two great trunk lines.
and the trustees have taken pains
TO see that the building Is splcndidly
equipped. and lacking in nothing
which may go toward promoting the
welfare OF the pupils. I'r1f. Breeding
is doing a good work this year and ey.
eryone is greatly pleased with the
results being attained. The average
attendance Is well aver 200 per dav
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27

!. =. Roberts aud VIM. Cummins. OF
the PreaChersville section, lost 2
wheel from their buggy when a horse
they were leading scared at the morn
ing l.. & NJ, train Wednesday and
dashed into the vehicle. breaking the
wheel. They secured another wheel
and returned home. Luckily neither
vas Injured.
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
TRACKED BY A LETTER.

Tracked 10 OCaIa, Fla. WIIIlaIu
Dunavant, wanted in Laurel county on
the charge OF misappropriating $1,000
from r. Jones. has been arrested
ReQuisitioh papers for his return -
Kentucky were issued TO-DAY by Coz
ernor Wilson. The handwriting on a
letter to- friend In Laurel county
led 10 the discovery OF bis where
aboutS
The Stanford interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1911-1912, 1911-01-27
CINCINNATI MARKrEs.

. Cincinnati. Jan 25.--Cattle Re
Ceipts 7SS: market duh. l0n i5c lower
fair to good shippers si.2jn6.25: con
mon ss50di. Hogs Receipts 2.607 :
market steady; butchers and shippers
ks.OsdslO common s725Ma2a. sheer
Receipts 80: market steady. s2.25G
as. l.ambs-Market steady, sim
6.l5.