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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
MAY DAY
viii be Celebrated at Eastern
Week of May | Viii be
a Memorable One.

The week of May first is to be the
biggest week of the year at Eastern.
The Model and Normal keep open house
on Monday, May l, which will be an all
day fate beginning at $50 in the morn
ing and closing with burlesque enter
tainment by the Literary Societies at
night This will be a regular fete day
hereafter to be styled Annual Recep-
ton Day and May Day Exercises.
The days program shows some fine
special features. besides the inspection
of exhibits of work done during the
year and visiting Of classes in the Model
School;
/. An indoor program, consisting oil
dramatizations, drills, general fOrensics,
special music. etc, representing every
grade in Model and Normal schools.
g Lunch at noon; all pupils, stud
ents, faculty and their families. parents
and friends Of the children are to join
for lunch on the campus.
3. An outdoor program, with May
Day festivities, professions, May Queen,
Nay Pole Dances. elc.
1. Base ball-Model High School VS..
Caldwell High School,
5. Night entertainment in Normal
chapel at 1880.
The entire community is cordially in
vited to spend the day with the schools
the parents Of the children in the Model
school are expected to be present all
day. All the exercises of the day are
free and open to the public. The Par
ents Teachers Association will receive
their friends during the day in Ruric
Newell Roark Hall. Let everyone don
his gala attire and be on hand early.
The rest of the week will be given uI
to the Fifth Annual Convention Of Sup
erintendents of the Eastern District.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Heffner Gone.

There will be general regret among
the theatre-goers of Richmond to learn
that Mr. Nelson Heffner, musical direc-
tor at the opera house, has returned TO
his home in Frankfort. Mr.. Heffner is
finished musician and handles the pi-
ano with wonderful skill. He has built
up interest in the opera house orchestra
until there is no better in the circuit.
Mr.. Heffner has very lucrative posi-
tiOn in his home town aud as his par
ents reside there, he feels like it was
best to accept. A new pianist and trap
drummer arrived Sunday from Vim
eennes, Ind, in response to a telegram
from Manager Baxter, and have been
playing this week Mr.. Alex Bowles,
the well known cornetist, who decided
not to leave Richmond this season, has
changed his mind OF account of urgent
calls from the Sells Forepaugh circus,
and left Monday TO join that big show
as leader of the band of fifty pieces.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Double Tracking.

L. B. Weisinburgh, who has charge
of the double tracking contract Of the
Mason & Hanger Co., along the Queen
& Crescent near Oakdale, Tenn, was in
the cty this week on business. He
says il will take over year to complete
the work That road is double track
ing its line from Cincinnati TO Chatta-
noogs and the local firm was awarded
the contract for building a portion OF
the line through the toughest part OF
the Tennessee mountains, where in most
places solid rock is encountered.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Going Up.

The members Of the Christian church
have nearly S25, 900 toward the erection
OF their $4,000 structure which it is
proposed building as soon as possible.
Rev. Barnes is wearing a broad smile
on account Of the bright prospects,
Other churches of the city have been
stirred up over the statement made in
The Climax sometime ago, viz, that
considering its wealth, Richmond had
tie most Anticipated church buildings Of
any town in the state, its size, and
already other congregations have be-
gun planning for immediate action.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Humane Society.
In Richmond to work Vi9or-
ousIy for be tier conditions.

So keenly was the need felt for an
organization to prevent cruelty to
animals, in this city that mass meet
ing was called at the court house Thurs
day evening, April the Goth, and a
Humane Society organized.
The meeting was called to order by
Waller Bennett, a constitution was
adopted, and the following officers
elected: Pres. Mr.. Robert Burnam,
First Vice Pres. Mrs. Eu geneWalker.
Second Vice Pres. Mr. Murray Smith,
Sec. and Trea. Mr. Leslie Evans,
Directors, Mrs. James Burnam. Mrs.
Benjamin Banks. Rev Z. b. Barnes,
and Clarence E. Woods
Prof. c. ID. Smith OF the Normal
School gave a very forceful talk on
Bird Destruction. Thirty three
members were enrolled.
The organization will very soon print
a pamphlet giving its object, and the
state laws relating to treatment Of
animals, killing of birds, ETC.
Conditions in Richmond have been
such in the past year that immediate
dCtlcl Ou Tue part VI u humane oOtiO0f
was imperative. IL is the object of the
local organization TO look after public
drinking places and keep them in
sanitary condition, visit. stables and
see that ANIMALS are well kept. TO inter
est the children in the schools in the
work of the society and the Parent
Teachers Association. Preserve the
birds by eliminating the flobert rife and
sling shot in the hands Of reckless
youths, see that draft horses are not
overloaded and that all manner of
cruelty to animals is stopped.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
From Jackson.

Mr.. Ben Hurst. Of the Richmond
Plumbing Co.. was in Jackson last
week where he went 20 install
gasoline engine for the Kentucky
Hardwood Lumber Co. While there he
contracted for several new engines and
Z vast amount OF plumbing work. Mr..
Hurst says jackson is one Of the most
peaceful little cities he ever saw and
hot the crack Of a gun was heard while
lie was there or Iawless demonstration
III any kind. BE declares that breathiit
Is quiet county, as much IS he has
aeen Of t.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Lost His Doc.

Mr. Jennings Maupin is sure on the
war path for the creature who gave his
fine pointer dog a dose Of poison The
animal was apparently well Friday
evening about ten o'clock when Mr..
Maupin came home from the opera
house. but next morning early he was
lying dead Just outside the door, and had
been several hours. Several dogs have
been poisoned Of late. and why it is. no
one can tell, except just the work Of a
scOundrel, who would stOOp 10 anything.
IL is near impossible 10 find ont who is
guilty but it would not be safe for the
one TO announce il. This dog was one
Of the finest bred in this state and last
year gave promises Of making very
fast field dog. Mr.. Maupin had refused
to price him.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Advertised Letters.

Miss Jessie Bennett, Mr.. Elan Clark,
A. b. Cox & Co, Mrs Eliza Gibbs, Miss
Bertha G over, Miss Lizzie Kindred, Mr.
Joe King, Miss Della Mahoney. Mrs.
Milton Martin. Mr.. A. T. Mckinney.
Miss Fannie Monday, Miss Maggie Rice,
Lena Roberts, Lucy Stapsie, Mr.. W. A.
Tanner. Mr. and Mrs Dock Tevis, Mr..
II. c. Thomas, John M.-Tudor, Mrs.
Mary Turner Mr.. Willie Turner, Mr.. j.
K. Vetter, Mr.. II. A. Winslow.
G. G. WALLACE, p. NJ.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

DIR. II. C. Morrison, OF Wilmore, who
spent about a year in evangelistic work
i'll the Mission field win lecture next
Sunday evening at the Methodist
Church on his World tour Of Evangc-
ism. DR. Morrison is generously con-
Ssnting TO present this lecture in the
interest OF the Missionary work Of the
church He needs no introduction in
tao bounds Of the Kentucky Conference
where he has spent twelve years or more
il evangelistic work. DR.. Morrison will
preach also in the morning at the II
(fclock hour.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
BIanton Again.

Lindsey Blanton has displayed his
unsi Ial pluck in stopping runaways.
Last week he made a run after a mule
hitchel5 to delivery wagon, that had
become frightened at an automobile
and was making a dash down Estill
Ave, and succeeded in stopping the
animal Def ore any damage was done
This is the fourth runaway he has
stopped since the first of the year.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

Friday in Owsley county Capt. Short
ami Deputy Marshal Mays found a big
mounshine still and destroyed II. Inc
officers have enough evidence to convict
the operators, who fed and could not be
located. 1t was in section OF the
county where very few mOonshine SILKS
have been known TO exist. The ofncers
say they will arrest shortly one oil the
most prominent citizens OF that county,
who is charged with operating IT,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Prominent.

u. S. Officers brought in q prominent
citizen of Estill county last week
charged with violating the internal
revenue Jaws. It was Curt Robinson,
and the news Of his arrest came es a
shock 10 his friends in kstill- lie IS
well known stock trader, but the
officers claim he has been bookkeeping.
for somefime. He gave bond for his
appearance at the regular term Of the
Federal court here.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
To The Woods.

Prof G. ID. Smith, Of the Scientific
Departments Of the Normal, took his
class in Nature Study, Physical Geo
graphv and Geology to the woods last
Monday in two big wagons and Jolly
time was had in addition TO many inter
esting discoveries. Prof Smith believes
in this outdoor work as being OF great
value TO the students in the above stu
dies. In next weeks issue OF the Climax
Prof. Smith has an intensely interesting
article for the fruit growers on spray
ing Be sure and read it.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Notice 10 Creditors.

All parties having claims against
Pauline r. Harris, deceased, are re-
quested to file same properly verified
as required by law, 20 the undersigned
Executor, on or before July LIST, 1911
Also all parties indebted to the de-
ceased, Pauline r. Harris, either by
note Or account are requested TO call
and settle same with the undersigned.
w. S. Broaddns, Executor. 81
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Bic Number.

Deputy Z. S. Marshal Coleman, from
Somerset. broughtto the Federal court
this week what is claimed by officials
To be the LARGEST number Of witnesses
ever brought by one official TO this
court. There were over a hundred and
practically all Of them were in cases OF
violation Of internal revenue laws. Two
prisoners brought in Monday Tor un'
lawfully selling liquor were alien
RoystOn and Pete Cline ihe former
from Wayne county and the latter from
Burnside.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

On next Monday the first train be-
tween Louisville and Beattyville will be
run via the Kentucky Highlands road
and the L. & A. This will mean much
for Richmond, as il will place Louisville
within easy reach and viii not keep you
u2 until midnight il you desire 10 spend
a few hours in the Falls City aud want
tt get home the same day. The con-
Meeting link of the l.. &. A and the l..
& n. between Versailles and Frankfort
has been finished and the road bed is
said to be fine. The road runs. through
tile most picturesque Bluegrass region
Of Woodford and Franklin counties.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

In The Federal Court this week, now
in session two important cases will be
ap for trial. asking damages from the
John Robinson Circus on account Of
personal injuries and death. The style
If the cases are Harp vs. Robinson and
Maupin IS Robinson. The other suits
brought against this company ior
injuries received in the collapsing Of q
tier of circus seats last July. we're
settled in the circuit court at the March
ieFin.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Halves.

a telegram from Rochester, y. Y,
last Saturday conveyed the news Of the
death Of Hon. Benjamin F. Halves,
which occurred in that city Friday.
Mrs. Halves viii be remembered as
Miss Fannie Freeman. a sister Of Mr.
Dave Freeman. Of this city. The re-
mains were taken 70 his old home At
Oakfeld, y. Y, Sunday for interment.
His widow alone. survives him.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Movnihan.

James Moynihan died at the residence
OF his sister, Mrs J Kellar, in this city
last Thursday at the age Of fifly-four-
DECEASED was well known and I'M
iversalIy liked by great many friends,
who were grieyed to learn Of his death.
Mr. .Moynihan came to Richmond from
Altoa. H., where he resided for twenty
vears having always been his desire 70
retutn 70 has native county Of Madison
to ps.ss his declining days. The funeral
was conducted By father O'Dwyre, Of
ST. ilark S church and burial followed
In tne Richmond cemetery. Mrs.
Kelisr. Mrs. NJ EQright and Mrs. J. J
MCCARTHY, OF this city. and Mrs Johi
Fariell. Of Somerset are sisters surviY
ine
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
T0 Lexington.

A number OF local members Of the
Knights of Columbus organization
went to Lexington Sunday to witness
the initiation Of a large class. There
were seventy candidates and large
delegation Of members from surround
ing cities to the Bluegrass capital A
big banquet was served, beginning at
8 O'clock.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Eclipse.

Next Friday the residents Of this
section of the state will have chance
to view a total eclipse of the sun. The
phenomena will come near the close OF
the day and viii be visible TO Richmond
people between five and six O'Clock.
Have your smoked glass ready TO enjoy
the treat. Local astronomers are pre-
pairing TO get some useful knowledge
from the visitation Of the phenomena in
in the Heavens.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Whooping Things.

John Sexton, Chairman Of the Com
mittee on Publicity for the base bal
season, is letting everybody in Madison
and adjoining counties know OF the
opening date here, May 10Th. Judge
Shackelford will deliver the address oil
the day. II is not unlikely that specia
rates on the railroad viii be granted fol
the benefit Of enthusiasts residing II
Stanford, Lancaster and as far south a
MiddlesborO.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
They're Sore.

Lancaster and Stanford are sure
sore over the result Of the census count,
whereby they each have but few over
800 people. The singing part OF it IS
that lSerea shows up with more people
than Lancaster while Stanford has but
p mtre than the Madison town. A
committee of citizens will go to
Washington to take the matter up
with The department.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Exclusion.

Next Sunday the Both, the L. & \.
wiI run the regular excursion TO
Cincinnati, and if the day is pretty the
usual large crowd viii take advantage
Of the reduced rates and visit The many
attractive places in and around the
Queens City. The Geological Gardens
are always attractive this time OF the
wear
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Dome Vel.

Yolng Smith Gentry, the eleven year
old lad, who was knocked from his
bicycle one day last week and sus-
tainel fricture OF the skull is improv-
ing and his recovery is now assured.
Fer several days his life was dispared
OF following the operation to remove
several pieces Of broken skull. but his
phys clans think that he will experience
no III effects from the wound.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
First Defeat.

The defeat last week Of the strong
Stanford High School base ball team by
the team of the Normal school was the
first that the boys from Lincoln county
had suffered in the past three years and
it was sure enough humiliating. The
Stanford boys play fast ball, but the
good playing of the Normal seemed to
take them off their feet at the first, and
they were not able to regain lost ground
the remainder of the game.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Real Estate.

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded this week; Thurman
&Ha,nilton to Mrs. ID. E. Flora a lot in
Burnamwood for $500: G. H. Ballard to
Eddie Williams lot in Paint Lick for
$500. w. II. Porter to G. f. Holcomb
lot in Berea for $500: L. B. Harrington
house and lot in Richmond for SSOOO
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
viii SURVEY.

Surveyor Joseph Boggs accom- panied
by Leslie p. Evans and d. NJ. Chenault
owners Of the Wild Cat Coal lands.
near Livingston, Rockcastle county,
lell Monday for that place, where they
win make some surveys in the interest
%. this company. There is valuable
coal and timber lands in the hOldin gs
Of this company.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Sold Dog.

Col John Parks, the great fox dog
fancier, has purchased the prize winning
hound, Hub Dawson, that won over all
classes at the Lexington dog show.
Mr.. Parks bred this dog and later sold
him to Mr. Alex Parrish. He paid a
fancy price to get this fast dog in his
mack of hounds.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Read 1t.

On the first page will be noticed the
proclamation of the Mayor, setting forth
"Clean up days for Richmond and ev-
cry resident of the city who fails to
comply with the request should not
class themselves among the progressive
Of the city, but on the other hand they
are mill stones around the city'S neck
in its effort to be clean and sanitary.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Jack Here.

Jack Frost was present Sunday morn
ing and the early vegetables that had
put their noses above the ground were
nipped. Ii seems that Kentucky has
ceased to have any spring weather
whatever and the garden planters are
beginning to defer their planting until
late in May. A year ago. last Monday.
a killing frost made its appearance.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

Deputy Sheriff SAINT Bush went "a
Winchester Friday and arrested Kirby
Ha.les on a warrant charging him win
deserving his wife and children The
warrant was sworn out by Berea parties,
where il is claimed Haines has been
residing for several months. He
was brought 10 Richmond and released
on bond
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Todd Busy

Contractor Talton S. Todd, has re-
turned from Jackson, where he went TO
bid OH the big new wholesale mercantile
business block that will be erected in
that city by NJ. S. Cram. Contractors
from all over the country are figuring
on this and if the Richmond man lands
il will be quite big Thing.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers Of the Richmond Water & Light
Company viii be held at the Office Of
the company IN Richmond, KY, on
Wednesday, May 10th. 1911, at Ten
O'Clock a. m.
45t3 +. L. TURLEY, Secretary.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Give En- AWAY.

Stapp * Wines. the wagon and We
hicle dealers, have inaugurated a little
scheme TO boost business by giving
away TO each customer a fine new whip
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Model Won.

The Model school base ball team de
feated the Lancaster Graded school
team Friday afternoon on the local
grounds by the score Of 10 to 0. The
visitors were unable to hit Parks, and
nlaved DoOrlv in the field.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
In Darkness.

Lancaster suffered the loss of its
lighting plant, the same as Richmond,
and the town has been in darkness
for many days. The loss is $4,000 with
no insurance on the building. Work
has haOun on a new plant
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Summer School.

The Quarterly Review for the Summer
School of the Normal has just been is
sued from the press of the Climax and
it is most exhaustive book. There
will be 5000 mailed out 10 prospective
students of the eastern part of the state.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

When in need Of Blacksmithing in amy
OF its branches, Farming Implements,
Bu-ries Carriages, Wagons, Rubber
tires &c, get prices from r. E Miller,
Union CITY. XIV. IT.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
To Young Men.

Rev E. B. Barnes will preach a
special sermon to young men next Sun
day morning. All classes are cordially
invited.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

Thos. A. Shelton, agent for Hurst
Home Insurance Co. Write me or phone
2SIyr Isl ring 2. Union City, Ky.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
For Sale.

80 acres Of good fertile land, near White
Iau Apply to r. c. Moore, Whitehall
XIV A 81
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Smoke CUBAN Cuban STAR STAR. 's Sc
Peel Here.

Chief Of Police Peel, of Nicholasville.
was in the city Monday, having brought
over Perry Jenkins, colored, to answer
10 the charge Of 'bootlegging.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

A slightly used. high grade Upright
piano. Bargain, if sold at once; cash or
payments. Address W. L. B., care Of
Climax Office 44-2t
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Quarterly Court.

The regular session Of the Quarterly
court was held Monday and a gOodly
amount of business was disposed Of
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

C ONE TO Owen Mckee, Richmond
Ky. for dry goods and notions Others
do and why not YOU. II
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
For Sale.

Cul.on's meat market gives prompt
delivery. Phone 125
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Stockholders Meeting.

Lshigh Portland Cement at W. W
BrOaddns & Co. 44tf
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Fnnell.

Mrs Matte Finnell died early
Wednesday morning in this city after
a lingering illness in the sixty fourth
year of her age. She was well known
and greatly beloved by wide circle Of
friends. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Barnes at the home Of
y. B. Deatherage Thursday afternoon
and interment followed in the Rich
mOnd cemetery. Three daughters
survive her. Mrs. Chenault Willis and
Mrs. Charles Burgin, Of NiehOlasville,
Mrs. Frank Miller. Of Orlando, Fla
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

Good upright Piano for sale at bargain
Address Business Office Normal School.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Haines Arrested.

Burnam's Insurance Agency writes all
kinds. 43tf
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

m HE difference between fair quality and high quality is
actually difference between service and non-ser
vice. you clothes of high quality may set your
may set your mind upon their style their wearing
power their tailoring and fabric
Be wise seek high quality clothes and find them Often
they cost than fair quality
Grou Clothes of high quality, though they are not
high price
Most people think very low priced, taking all their
good points into consideration least make point to
with these clothes before you fnal purchase
"Griffon Clothes
$3.50. SIS, $18, $40
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26
Still DESTROYED.

Culton's link sausage is as good as can
be made. Try some Of it.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-04-26

Burnam's Insurance Agency. Call
and see US. 43tf