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The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04
ODD BITS OF news

UIISSIHS.
LONDON Surgeon McMaster,
of the White Star liner. Celtic. ord
cred the vessel to slow down in
midoCean while he and DR. Rininger
OF Seattle. performed two imperative
operations for appendicitis. The pa
tients are recovering
BOSTON. - Rev. p n Drake has
resigned his pastorate because he
failed to get a raise on the arrival
+ a new baby at his house. He
recently advocated increased salaries
for preachers with the arrival of
each babe
WASHINGTON BY removing
adenoids from his throat. surgeons
here believe they have cured Sam
uel Bebato. ~, of criminal tenden.
cies. Sammy wanted to be a Black
Handler
SPRINGFIELD. O Mrs. Nora
Jenkins who kept her savings of
s31 in her stocking, which she wore
to bed arose in her sleep. took the
stockings OFF and taking the money
down stairs buried it in the cellar.
II was several days before she found
it.
CHICAGO. Frightened by the
loud explosions of motor in an au-
tomobile. Mamie Roggenbuck jump.
ed backward in alarm. stumbled and
broke her neck She died instantly
TRENTON. y. J. - When he heard
that he had been convicted of mis-
appropliating public funds Horace
Codington went to the states prison
alone. He could not get in because
he had no commitment papers.
YOUNGSTOWN. o. - Judge Brand
miller will decide whether NJ. J.
Strawiarski can collect board for a
goose which wandered onto his prem.
ises. and which he fattened in ex-
pectation of a feed, but which was
later claimed by its owner. NJ. Sus-
man.
CHICAGO. - Charles Padtow
wanted a dime. He asked his wife
and was left in no doubt as to her
refusal. Then he shut himself in a
room and turned on the gas His at
tempt failed
NEW YORK. The usual court
procedure was turned upside down
when meal ticket picked from the
pocket OF Fred w. Meyer was re-
turned to him before the trial of the
alleged pickpocket. Meyers meal
ticket was his fortune
ST. LOUIS. - If Uncle Sam con.
sents TO sell the release of George
J. Curry from the army. instead of
receiving SIS a month he will be
paid 5000 by the St. Louis Ameri.
can league club as a pitcher The
contract has been signed. pending
negotiations with the war depart
ment,
NEW YORK. - Because her moth.
er-in-law, Mrs. May Coyle. of Bos-
ton stayed 10 days at her home.
Mrs. COyle, Jr., had her summoned
TO court. The magistrate told the eld-
or Mrs. COyle that the visit was too
long. He discharged her with ord
erS to return to her home
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04
NICE ENOUGH, BUT

l2year-old boy who had regned supreme
over parents and household all through his dozen
years, was surprised one morning to hear the cry
OF a little baby brother.
Isn't it nice. Tommy" said the jubilant father
that have another baby?"
Yes. it is nice father said Tommy. he
the end of his reign; but what bothers is,
it necessary"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04
IT MUST BE A CITY FAD.

A country visitor to big city contemplated with
Amusement the huge gilt sign displayed the
entrance to institute a prominent thorough
fare:
Stammerng Institute. Trial Lesson Free.
Upon my soul" exclaimed the rural traveller.
If that don't beat all! l knew they taught most
everything these days; but who the deuce wants
learn stammerin?"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04
White Horse and
The Yellow Jacket

Adjoining the ground located by Cook brothers.
about opposite No. IL Fairbanks creek, are the
White Horse and Yellow Jacket claims. located by
{. l. jacobson, a little than year
Messrs. Berry Mcllroy have recently purchased
large interest in the property and development
work is be rushed
Shafts have been sunk the property 10
depth that be economically negotiated with
windlass and good strong vein about two feet
widc has been followed which shows excellent
values from panning. The two claims run east and
west and parallel he creek. the discovery being
made a little above the Fairbanks creek road
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04
BRITTLE DRILL STEEL

&c rye RENDER of HALEY. Idaho, who graduates
lr N the Mining and Metaurgy department of the
University of Idaho, this month, has made an
important discovery whereby brittleness can be
eliminated from drill steel. In describing his dis.
coyery Mr.. RENDER says:
Drill steel often becomes brittle after short use
in what is known the hammer type of machine
drill The part which becomes brittle and
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04
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BURNETTE AND ZACHOW
ON FAIRBANKS CREEK

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On the right limit of Fairbanks creek. J. F.
Iurnette and Frank Zachow located claim
June 10 just below the 20-mile post on the govern
men road and on it they have done considerable
prospect work. not sufficient, however, to deter
mine to their satisfaction the worth of the prop
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04

In the Court of the Commissioner,
Ex-ofiicio Probate Judge for Fair
banks Precinct, Territory of Alas
ka. Fourth Judicial Division.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Victor Baubet, deceased. Robert f.
Leber. Administrator
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that Robert
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04
Ianana Valley Holds
Second Annual Fair

Second Annual + air
opA} aad tomorrow occurs the second an
~ ..t TAuaua Valley Fair. a the Roller
u E..a. ami the exhibits that have been
81 arrad from the immediate vicinity and
.ar.aH- .a oi the valley will undoubtedly
s..s, many ul The oldest residents For few
.aaro 81 .ny variety OF the grains that can be
rIt..',. A.sc or Of the extent 10 which farming
aa@ Mere carried in the district
lA, fa., viii he a much more comprehensive
scale '.an bar of last year which gotten up
au . uarr. Tor The benefit of Attorney General
NHahrf~hau and Secretary OF Commerce Nagel.
and aa' uI The immense roller rink. but
uumuliu~ barns adjuacent will be filled
flowing Wi-a the exhibits These latter will EN-
brace all varieties Of grain. vegetables flowers,
CATTLE. horses. pigs. chickens homemade articles
.usI as jams. jellies and fancy work. and native
manufactures
Diplomas Will he given for the following:
Tan poards OF threshed oats
Ten pounds of threshed wheat.
Ten pounds Of threshed barley
len pounds OF threshed rye.
Iea pour! Is OF threshed emmer
Ten HoHaIs OF threshed buckwheat
E.sutlu,H Sh. al oats
Eigh.#us# shcaf barley
Ifsur sHcaf wheat
lAeaenah ~heaf emmer
ElsA']n'h sheai rye
i's"' men smear oHck"heH'.
Eish'5nDh sheaf timothy
EIEhrIueh >heaf native hay.
tHN pounds OF potatoes.
"'s' h'e potatoes
Rest single head OF cabbage
Twenty-Five pounds of
twenty-five pounds of parsnips
I"'H>.Ne pounds OF 6eets
I"'hN-a'" pounds oil tnrhlps
I'1' sIh&le 'ufnlp
I",uf}-aNe pounds OF kohlrahi
Twenty-Five pounds OF rutahasas.
Five pounds of peas.
FIVE pounds OF beans
NN stalks OF celery.
hss' single head OF canlihower
Hes' single head OF lettuce,
RhNbarh
H7rseradt9A
Best ho house display containing plate exhibits
IT '""1.o'.s. eantaloupes. mushrooms, etc.
F1l,s' Iotted roses
Ernest out asteis.
Native hlueberries in glass.
Na'lF" fasrberries in glass
Na'Ar tn1ah's III glass
Native oranherries in glass.
Naive ~am nherries in glass
FaheE handmade articles.
Best native-brsd horse.
Resi t.am of work.horses.
I'es' native-bred COW.
Best natHe-bred calf or Nearling.
Best milk COW.
Best bull.
Best brood SOW and pigs
Best half dozen hens and cock.
Best pair OF ducks
hesi six pigeons.
Best exhibit raw furs
Best single specimen OF taXidermic art.
Best home-bult motor boat
Mr. Falcon Joslin also offers the following cash
pilzes:
For The best fifty pounds OF potatoes. LIST. S25
md ST."
Best oats III grain and sheaf. LIST, $23: End, $40.
Best barley. grain and sheaf. LIST. $40; End, s..
Rest wheat. grain and sheaf. LIST, $40; End. s..
Best brood sOws. LIST $40; End s..
There will be some excellent collections OF
Indian work. baskets. etc. on view and the fauna
OF The country will be we'll represented with
l'adS. horns and hides. we'll as by baby
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04
IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.

Miss Maude Adams driving along an Eng.
lish cnuntr! road summer with the cnrae OF
the village church. who a very small
stature. A party Of American tourists passing the
couple recognized the actress.
All. said the curate to his companion. that
is he penalty of fame"
What that" asked the actress.
Those people recognized YOU as Maude Adams,
replied the curate.
Are You sure" answered Miss Adams. Are
YOU certain they didn't recognize The Little Min
ister?"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04
As Every Mother Knows.

Johnny-The camel go eight days without
Freddy-So could l if ma would let me-
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04
A LF-EVIOENT TRUTH

Mack DO fish make hraiuso
DeuhE Can't say. but { know they
make liars
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04
AM EN- DED.
NOTlCE-NO. 3

He who loves and runs away
May live to love another day.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-09-04

hospital at Fountain Springs, got a
divorce
NEW YORK. A process server
got into the presence of DR.. Maurice
Strum by asking for a prescription
The doctor was awarded judgment
for 81 in court for professional SER
vice
PlTTSBURG, Pa. Jacob Stein
man, a hermit, So, of Reserve town
ship. saw himself in a mirror for the
first time in his life. then tainted
Then he trimmed his three-foot
beard
NEW YORK Carl Schletter
hanged himself after leaving $25,
his worldly all, to his friends to be
after his funeral
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - By lying in a
bath of hot water "a hours and being
kneaded, Edward G. Bernard stretch
ed himself two inches to get into
the fire department. He shrank again
and now he's suspended
P1TTSBURG, Pa John Nc
Greevy saved Stanislaus Caudiu's
life by kicking his head from the
rails when a locomotive bore down
on him Caudiu doesn't like the way
his life was saved and has sued
for assault and battery
NEW YORK. Stewart H. Robe,
high school principal is up on
charges of having exhibited Brit
ish flag in the school room and re-
quiring his pupils to salute.
PlTTSBURG. Pa. Harry Paul,
a fruit dealer is abSent-mjnded He
hired negro to drive load Of
watermelons from the depot to his
store. Negro and melons are still
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
For County Judge.

The announcement of Mr.. Clayton A.
Arnold for County Judge of Garrard
County in the last issue of this paper,
came at the last momeut and we were
unable to make any comment on it Mr.
Arnold is known by nearly every person
IN the county and all know him to be a
man of the highest honor and integrity
a good democrat and well qualified to
fill the high office of County Judge. Mr.
Arnold is a business man and would
guard well the best interests of the
county should he be elected. He will
prove to be very popular candidate as
he has an army of friends who will help
him to win out. His record as sheriff
of this county is sufficient proof that
he will make good county Judge
should he win the nomination and be
elected
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Child Academy Killed.

Walter Fain Jr., the bright little
seven year old son If Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Fain of the BIckeye section of
the county lost his lfe in a very I'M
usual manner Monda' afternoon. The
little fellow had follwed his father,
who had gone out 10 clear away a
large tree which had een up-rooted by
one of the recent hfh winds. When
the father sawed thetree into sections,
the heaviest section 10 which was at
tached the massive rots covered with
earth, sank back imp the hole from
which it had been uppoted. Unknown
to his father, little Walter had crawled
into this hole to pay and his little
life was crushed oft by the heavy
mass of wood and cath.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
For Coernor

Hon. VIM. Addani, democratic can
didate for Governf of Kentucky is
pushing his candidad and a number of
Newspapers throuh the state have
come out for him. With head quarters
at the old Inn in Louisville Mr.. Adams
and his friends ae hard at work.
They have employ& Mr.. Owen McIn-
tire of Danville as Iress agent in this
district and he is seding out some good
articles to the newspaper and Mr.. Adj
dams is paying for hem. Mr.. Adams
has struck step 1.-THE right direction
and while we are ff McCreary and do
not think Adams he right man or the
strongest man in tb final election, still
he is proving thatie is not dead one
and the people eanead about him and
better understandable are his princi-
pies and what kin9f man he is.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Street Fair.

Lancaster is to have Street Fair
Beginning Monday May Goth the
Adams Amusement 70. with ten at
fractions, including Ferris Wheel,
Merry Go Round and all the attrac-
lions carried by sub companies will
put their tents on tie public square,
where they will remain for one week.
There may be SONS people in Ian
caster to object to a ttreet fair, but
we have just enough BOY left in us to
anticipate its coming with pleasure.
Anyway it is not often we have any
thing OF this kind, so ct us forget our
objections and get al the enjoyment
we possibly can out Of the week of
gaiety
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Hogs Vaccinated.

Mr.. j. E. Robinson had eighty hogs
on his farm a few miles from town,
twenty of which were afflicted with
cholera, seven deaths already having
resulted from the disease.
Mr.. Robinson had the entire number,
sick and we'll vaccinated last week,
and he tells us that since their innocu-
lation with the virus there have been
no deaths and that the well ones are
showing marked improvement. The
cost of vaccination was $50, but this
expense would be but a trifle if the
means employed should prove succ-
eSS.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
For Sheriff.

In this weeks issue of the Record will
be found the announcement of Mr.. G.
A. Robinson for Sheriff of Garrard
County, subject to the action of the
democratic, party. Mr.. Robinson is at
present our deputy sheriff and has
made an excellent one. He is life
long democrat and has a host of friends
who will push his candidacy. He will
prove a popular candidate and if he
wins the nomination and is elected to
office the people will have an honest
upright sheriff, ever striving to do his
duty.in every particular.
He is known by practically every per-
son in the county and no one has aught
to say against him.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
School Notes.

The commencement sermon will be
preached at the Presbyterian church at
eleven o'clock by Rev. H. c. Garrison,
of Danville.
On Monday 2;30 p. m. the primary
grades will give an entertainment in
the High School chapel. The exer-
cises of the intermediate grades will be
given in the chapel on Tuesday at 2:30
p. m.
The defamation contest will be held
at the Presbyterian church on Wednes-
day night at eight o'clock.
The address to the graduating class
will be delivered at the Christian
church, Thursday night, at eight
o'clock, by Rev. B. M. Shive, of Paris,
KentuckV
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Negro Thugs Kill Officer.

In Lebanon Sunday officer Robey was
called to a tough portion of the city to
quell disturbance among some of the
colored people. He arrested Jesse
Smith and James Buckner and while he
had them in custody, and was in dark
portion of an alley he was stabbed to
death, there were sixteen knife wounds
on his person, one thrust entering his
brain and another his heart. The two
negroes made their escape, but We're
recaptured and were rushed for safety
to the Louisville Jail, the citizens of
Lebanon being worked up to surh a
pitch of excitement over the tragedy
that mob violence, it was thought
would surely result, were the.prisoners
placed in Jail there. They were in
dicted Monday, the grand jury being
already in session, charged with
murder.
Officer Robey was So years of age,
was a fearless officer, and higoly re-
spected citizen of the community.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Postal Employees Busy.

The employees at tn local postoffice
will be exceedingly busy during the
month of May. Every article passing
through the office mist be classified
and counted. In addition to this the
rural carriers are required to classify,
count and weigh every article handled
by them. All this additional labor is
required in order that the postal auth
critics may get line on the business,
may ascertain the amount of mail
handled, both by clrriers and post
masters. The end d, the fiscal year,
by which the Government computes all
their business, is Jue Both and these
preparations are male in anticipation
of the winding up of Ihe yaars affairs.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Sits As Special Judge.

Mr.. ]. w. Miller sat as special judge
in the adjudica ton of some matters in
the circuit court. last week involving
the settlement of insurance matters
between the Insurance Companies and
Mr.. Coy S. Sanders. Mr.. Miller was
agreed upon to sit in the case by the
attorneys interested. Mr.. M. D. Hug
hes, who combines the qualities of a
barrister with his many orher accom-
plishments, was agreed upon by Judge
Walker and Mr.. Tomlinson, the at
torneys in the case, to sit in hearing
on it, but owing to rush of business,
and also that Mr.. Hughes is suffering
with crippled hand and could not
sign the orders in the case, he declined
the honor. Mr.. Miller, who was out
of town, came in at this stage and
proved to be the right man in the
right place. The matters under dis
cussion were finally adjudicated.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Get Ready For The Fair.

The great Lancaster Fair is but a
little over two months distant, July &c,
81 and 28th. Have you anything on
your place that looks to you to be just
a little bit better than anything you
have seen, if you have, why not give it
little extra time and attention, get it
in shape and see if you connot succeed
IN keeping some of the money offered
on their liberal premium list at home.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Mrs. Zimmer'S Niece Dead.

Mrs. R. thinner has received notice
of the death of Miss Freda Kist at her
home in Baden Germany on April 9th.
Miss Kist was with Mrs. thinner here
for several years and left for her far
away home in company with Mr. Zim-
mer in August last. Upon Mr.. Zin-
mer's return he brought with him a
sister of Miss Freda Miss Mary An
ME Kist, who is now with Mr.. and Mrs.
thinner at the Kengarlan.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12

Mr.. w. L. Perkins, who for several
years has been the local representative
for the metropolitan Life Insurance
Co. will leave shortly to make his
home in Camel City KY. Mr.. Per-
kins leaves because OF i'll health in the
hope that the change will prove of
benefit to him.
During their stay n Lane aster both
Mr.. Perkins and his estimable wife
have made host of friends who will
regret to see them leave, but will wish
them much prospe iry in their new
home.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Mr.. Terri Resigns.

Because of the need of his attention
and supervision on his farm, Mr.. Civ
ems Terrill has resigned his position as
book keeper for the Garrard Milling
Co. Mr.. Terrill will be succeeded at the
mill by Mr.. Horace K. Herndon, who
is an efficient book keeper and office
man, and who will be an acquisition to
this busy firm.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Contract Let.

On Monday the proposals for the
erection of the new school house at
Manse in the Paint Lick district We're
opened. Mr.. Joseph Roop offering the
lowest bid, which was 81, $50, he was
awarded the contract.
The people of Paint Lick are to be
congratulated in this new acquisition
to their already thriving neighborhood
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Work Progressing On Light Plant.

Mr.. Walker has force of men at
work reconstructing the light plant and
he hopes to have it in operation by
the first of June. The new building is
to be of brick and is to be equipped
with the latest improved machinery,
and when completed, we hope to have
lights second to no town of our class
in the state.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
EIectrocution POSTPONED.

Gov. Wilson has granted ninety
days respite to Shay Penman, who was
sentenced to be electrocuted on the 9th
inst, the electrocution was fixed for
August 9th. The postponement was
necessitated because of the fact that
the electric chair is not yet in readi-
ness. The contractors promise to have
it in readiness bV july lSt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Making A Record.

The Boyle Circuit Courts session,
just completed, went on record as ac-
comprising more good and dispOsing of
more business than any session ever
helc in this city. Judge Walker clear
ed the dockets of all old business which
has congested them for several years.
and the next term will begin with a
clear track. The lawyers, sheriffs, and
other officials are delighted with the
situation, while clerk Knotty Price is
as happy as a lark. -''Danville Messen-
GER
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Going To Buffalo.

DR.. ]. M. Acton, of this place was
selected as delegate to attend the
National Convention of the Woodmen,
which meets in Buffalo on Juue Goth.
He attended the State convention at
Bowling Green when he wass elected as
the proper one to go to Buffalo. There
We're four other contestants.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Former Lancaster Lady Dies In Arizona

Mrs. Mamie Stevens died at her
home in Douglas Ariz. After long
illness, the result of an sttact of ty-
phoid fever. Her remains We're
brought to Bowling Green, Ky. and
placed at rest beside her husband who
preceded her to the grave seven years
ago. Mrs. Stevens was Miss Mamie
Hopper, sister of Messrs Louis, John
and Edwin Hopper and Miss Jane Hop
per of this place.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Another Confederate Soldier Dead.

Mr.. Carroll C. Humber aged seventy
years died in Crab Orchard last week,
and after services at the Christian
Church his remains were inferred in
the cemetary at that place. Mr.. Hum
Der was a member of a prominent
Lincoln county family and was an
uncle of Misses Rella, Allie and Mary
Arnold of this place. He espOused the
cause of the confederacy and was a
brave soldier throughout the civil war.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Sale Continues.

The great closing out sale of Mr.. H.
T. Logan's is still or in full blast and
will continue until the entire stock is
sold out. The people are now realiz-
ing how cheap the goods are going and
every day brings new people into the
store. Mr.. Logan has a large fresh
stock of goods and the people of this
and surrounding counties never before
had such a money saving chance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12

The Misses Lear of Paint Lick leave
Saturday for Louisville to be guests of
MIR. and Mrs. w. B. Haldemen. They
leave Monday in special car, for
Little Rock Ark. where Miss Mary
Lear will represent the State of Ken
lucky as Sponsor.
Mrs. Frazier Bennett of Louisville
will be her chaperone and matron of
honor and Misses Florence Haldeman
and Alma Lear will be maids of honor.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Opera House Opens.

The new opera house recently over
hauled and remodeled by Mr.. w. j.
Romans, was opened Saturday night
under the management of Mr.. Cole
man Gulley. A large crowd was pres
ent who were loud in their praise both
of the attractiveness of the building
and of the performance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Meeting AT HyattsyilIe.

Rev. o. P. Bush is conducting a
series of meetings at Hyattsville this
week. The meetings are held only in
the evening, and are held in the pref
ty little Chapel which was recently
erected by the people of that locality
to be used as a Sunday School room.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-05-12
Exhibit.

The Wopen's Club will give an eX-
hibit in thaAecanestsre room formerly
occupied RR Mr.. Cots pool room, on
Friday Fri y, Neh5satur9ay, Way 18th: and
18th. They will have adisplay of fancy
work rjcfllreS etc