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The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
A Novel Box Shower.


A recent bride told Of q jolly show.
or Of which she was the recipient.
There was q circle of fourteen who
had been together for many years.
and they asked the men Of the crowd.
too. Each ono was instructed to bring
an offering Of some kind Of . box or
An article packed In a box. all to be
sent to the home Of tho hostess. who
had everything placed In = huge dry
goods box. on which she pasted hearts
Of all sizes and colors. It was deliv-
ered by an express man who rang
tho bell vigorously after all had ar
Rived. They had loads of fun making
the happy couple unpack and open
the boxes: nearly every article was
accompanied by an original rhyme.
sentiment. quotation or admonitions
TO either bride. bridegroom or both.
Each article. with its effusion. was
inspected before opening another.
Some Of the things were: a work box.
collar button box. Jewel box. box Of
napkins. box OF matches. box OF soap.
box OF stationery. and box of pins.
The hostess surprised everybody by
serving her refreshments in boxes
decorated with red hearts. the salted
nuts were in boxes at each place and
tho favors were small boxes Of con-
fetti which the hostess said would be
Of use later"
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
Vegetable Party.


A college noted for its good times
among the students had this party
once upon a time and the girls had
loads Of fun. Each girl was told to
come wearing something to represent
. vegetable and then they had vege-
table candy boxes filled for the favors.
The last thing was a contest called
Vegetables In Disguise" with twenty
minutes allowed for guessing them.
Tho programs on which tho questions
were written we're ornamented with
colored vegetable pictures cut from q
seed catalogue.
a pronoun preceded and followed by .
proposition. tOnion)
A painful projection. (Corn)
Hard to get out Of. tMaixo tmaseO
What vegetables should SOC . great
deal. md why? Potatoes. They have 80
many eyes)
A basement and a question. celery
Every good Chinamnn has my nrst Ny
second Is to overload. tCucumber tqueue-
cumberD
A bivalve and vegetable growth. tOys-
ter plRnO
Normal. md . very small piece. (Paf-
snip)
A small wnste. Geek tlenkl
A letter. CPen tpD
a boy. n letter. and n part Of the body
tTomato fTom-a-tocD
Yielding water. and connections7 UPump-
kim
To crush. tsqunsh)
A purple part of the year. and sick.
Lentil tI.ent-illD
a tour on your wheel. and years. (Spin.
ach tspin-ageD
Hot stun. Pepper)
An English dignity. and a platter. (Rad-
ish TR. a. dishD
A hen. tEsg plnnO
Trnmps. tBeets)
MADAME MERRI.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20

~ HE costume at the left is prac-
tical coat for girls Of ten or
twelve years, and might be made
in cloth or serge. It has single-breast-
ed fronts, and fastens below the collar.
which is a sailor shape. short strap
draws the fulness in at center of back.
Hat of velvet swathed in silk with a
large rosette at the side.
Materials required: Two and one
half yards 46 inches wide. five buttons.
three yards sateen for lining 40 inches
wide.
The second would make up we'll in
coarse-grained serge. and is smart
style for little girl Of eight to ten
years. A panel is taken down front
and emerges into a plait just below
the waist; the lower part of sides and
back are then plated, and set to the
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
The Orchard In Winter.

When the ground freezes hard
enough to hold up wagon. is the
time to mulch the strawberry bed
with straw or marsh hay. Don't be
in too big hurry.
Young trees may require stalking II
planted In windy. exposed places; but
see that the ties cannot chafe the
trunks. Bands of cloth or leather can
be arranged to prevent this.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
Nursery Trees.

Trees from the nursery should be
thoroughly protected while being
hauled home and should there be un-
packed and heeled in in good condi-
ton. To do this dig a trench about
one foot deep and Is inches wide.
Stand the trees in this ditch and fill in
about the roots we'll with soil. Work
the soil in we'll about the roots of the
trees and wet down thoroughly.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
Thrss-DoiIar Luncheon Club.

Six girls became brides all within
the space Of twelvemonth. and after
being settled comfortably In their own
domiciles they formed { emselves into
the Three-Dollar Luncheon club and
met once q month. Each hostess had
to make her expenditure for every
detail come within the sum named
and below It II possible. A record
Of the menus was kept. and one
itemiEed. there was a copy for the
members and at tho twelfth luncheon
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
IRRIGATION SPUD CROP
Water Is Applied Only When
Plant Indicates Need of It.
Also Essential That Moisture Be OF
Right Quantity and That II es
Uniformly DIstrlbuted-cuIti.
walton Needed,

With thorough cultivation for pota-
toes planted tho first Of May irriga-
ton II seldom necessary until July.
Generally speaking. our early irFiga'
tion water 10 cold and It 10 highly
important not to irrigate too frequent
", for tho water not only causes the
soil to run together. but lowers the
temperature to . point that 10 not
favorable TO the growth OF potatoes,
writes Eugene H. Grubb In tho Field
and Farm. Irrigation water 10 ap-
piled only whom tho condition Of tho
plants indicates that they are in need
Of water. a. by dafkening Of tho
foliage. Or one may dig down In the
hill and press . handful OF soil In the
hand. II It fails to retain its form.
irrigation 10 needed. Caro- should be
taken not TO wait until the ground 10
too dry. because one cannot cover the
whole deld Of potatoes in one days
irrigation and some parts are likely
to suffer for water before being
reached.
My experience 10 that II potatoes
are grown a. rapidly a. possible 20
a. to become strong and we'll estab-
lished early In the season. they will
Withstand the maximum OF unfavor.
able weather conditions later on.
whom the hot dry winds become q
menace to the crop. When the time
for irrigation arrives. V-shaped
trench halfway between the rows
should be opened in alternate mid
dies with an eight or ten-inch lister
plow: that is narrow plow with .
double mouldboard which throws the
dirt each way. In these burrows the
irrigation water is run 80 that the
soil will not become solidifed BY
flooding and the necessary amount OF
water may be properly distributed.
For the second irrigation burrows are
run in the middles that were not
opened at the first irrigation and this
alienation Is continued for succeed
ing irrigations.
Al the head Of each neld is feed.
mitted to the burrows between the
rows. It is essential that the right
quantity Of water be used and that 1t
be uniformly distributed. Cultivation
should begin as soon after irrigation
as the soil will permit, 30 as to In
sure rapid and uniform growth with
out check. This will not only result
in the production Of smooth. uniform
tubers Of attractive appearance.
which are always In demand at high
prices. but will also give large. profit
able yields and at the same time
keep the soil In good mechanical con.
dition for future crops. Do not irri.
gate after August 10. so as to give
nifty or sixty days for ripening in dry
earth.
II great care and scientific methods
are necessary for best results in the
production Of market potatoes. they
are tenfold more important In grow
ing seed stock for next years plant
ing. Uniform growth Of tubers for
seed purposes. without check in de-
velopment. produces a seed potato Of
higher vitality than tubers Of uneven
growth: and the clean. smooth tuber
with tough skin. free from clinging
soil or dirt. keeps better and Is freer
from disease germs during the long
season before the following years
planting.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
Could She Melt Him?

Jack-Athenia Is SO cold in her man.
ner. don't think she posses n par.
ticle OF sentiment.
Ethel don't know. I've heard her
talk of meeting her affinity.
Jack-Huh. She must have come
across q snowman somewhere.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
Help tho Egg Supply.

Grain In the morning, shredded roots
mixed with corn meal or middlings at
noon cooked food, not hot. at night
is a good ration that will keep the
flock in healthy condition during the
winter months and help the egg sup
ply.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
His Dim Impression.

Father" asked the boy. what Is a
'gink'?"
have only vague idea. my
son." said Professor McGoozle: but
presume n gink Is guy. or seezer
or something of that kind. raised to
the ninth power."-Chicago Tribune.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
And He Never Knew II.

And He Never Knew II.
1.-The captain told me they kept yo1
alive for eight days on brandy and
milk"
"Just my luck: was unconscious all
the ttme."-M. A. p.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
Oh. No.

Dubbs-Was 1t n serious accident7
Swiftleigh-Not nt all. Only two
pedestrians killed and the motor car
wasn't even scratched. I'm glad. too.
for l had just had 1t revarnished.-
TitBits.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
Meat seraps for Poultry.

Meat scraps put up especially for
hens may be had in almost any mar
ket. and 1t is a very necessary egg
producing feed at any time. Crushed
oyster shells are needed also
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20

It Is Illuminating to the listener
when a lady drawing comfortable
alimony comments OF the marital dif-
fIculties OF others.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS
THAT WILL
HELP THE HOSTESS

the hostess furnished covers and cord
for tying together. making = very
pleasing record Of the years meet.
ings. The hostess who had served
with the least cost was awarded q
potted plant or . shrub for her yard
or window box. do not think ever
knew OF girls having q better time:
all brought their work and there was
never any other engagement made for
luncheon day. They talked and dis.
cussed household economics to their
hearts, content.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
In SUNDAY School

Teacher-What happened to Lots
wife:
Young America-I suppose you mean
about her turning to salt, but that
looks to me like a yellow journal
story.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
Preserving Eoos.

In preserving eggs In water. glass
or any other favorite method. remem.
ber that every egg so used must be
strictly fresh. One spoiled egg will
contaminate a whole hatch.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20

Loves Ups and Downs.
They skated. looking at the stars
That spangled heavens floor.
It was not wise: their feet flew out:
They saw q thousand more.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
A Gentle Hint.

Helm afraid you are cold. Shall
take off my coat and put 1t around
you.
She-You may put your coat around
me, but why take 1t off?
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
RatMeen Nelohhore.

"That thermometer l bought Ia a
fraud. 1t hain't brought on no extra.
ordinary weather" You've got the
wrong idea. Peleg. A thermometer
won't act like a lightning rod"
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20

Meant Quality. Not Size.
Mrs. Prunes-How did you find the
steak. Mr.. Newboard?
Newboard-Oh. l turned over the
potato.-Boston Transcript.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20
Didn't Like Any Of II.

Didn't Like Any Of II.
She-Now that you have looked over
my music. what would you like to have
me play?
He-Whist or dominoes.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20

Sound Economic Sense.
It would be better to spend money
In abolIshing the slums than to spend
1t in dealing with their results.-Ex'
change.
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-20

No self respecting small boy VIII
own up to sneaking liking for his
teacher.
Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26
Plenty Of Nuts.

According to those who haQe
been in search of nuts it is said
that hickory nuts and walnuts
are unusually plentiful this year.
They were scarce last year and,
according to the old sign that
every other year the trees bear
we'll, this is the year for a good
crop. 1t is not the real time for
nutting until after frost, but
there are some, especially the
school boys, who cannot wait un-
til then and have already gather
a good supply. The time was
when a plentiful supply of nuts
could be gathered almost in a
stones throw of town, but the
number of trees is growing less
each year and now one has to
travel several miles on the same
errand, but that does not keep
the young folks from having nut
ting parties.
Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26
HAIR HEALTH
Take Advantage of This Generous
Offer.

Take Advantage of This Generous
Offer.
Your money back upon request at
our store if Rexall "93" Hair Tonic
doesn't do as we claim. That's our
guarantee. You obligate yourself to
nothing whatever. Could you ask or
could we give stronger proof of our
confidence in the hair restoring quail
ties of this preparation?
We could not afford to so strongly
endorse Rexall 1893" Hair Tonic and
continue to do it as we do, if it did not
do all we claim it will. Should our en-
thusasm have carried US away, and
Rexall 1893" Hair Tonic not give en-
tire satisfaction to the useri, they
would lose faith in us and our state
ments, and in consequence our business
prestige would suffer.
We assure you that if your hair is
beginning to unnaturally fall out or if
you have any scalp trouble, Rexall
"93" Hair Tonic will promptly eradi-
cate dandruff, stimulate hair growth,
and prevent premature badness, or
the above guarantee becomes operative.
Two sizes. 50c., and s1.00. Sold only
at our store-The Rexall Store.
Haynes G. Taylor,
Marion, XIV.
Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26

march.
Saturday September 3rd. AT
1 o clock a. m. it commenced rain
ing. rained very hard all day.
AT 3 o'clock p. IN. we were or
dered to move. We moved about
fifty yards, formed a line and
built breastworks and remained
there all night. Heavy picket
fighting all day and night. Some
cannonading. ! Several shells
passed over our regiment but no
one hurt.
Sunday, September 4th, laid
in camp all day after we got our
tents set in proper order. In
srection of arms and ammunition
in the evening. Some shells
passed over us; one bursted, but
no ore hart. 9nauiifu. la, cool
nights.
Monday Septemher 9TH. /
went out on picket early in the
morning. Very warm until t
o'clock when it commenced rain
ing and rained as hard as ! ever
saw. The rebels commenced to
shell us at s o'clock p. m. We
struck tents and marched back
toward Atlanta, marching all
night through the rain and the
muddiest roads l ever saw.
Some Of the men got into the
mud up to their hips. Marched
on until about 3 o'clock. Our
artillery could not get up the hill.
Men had to help the teams with
long ropes. We halted in the
road and lay down without or
ders and went to sleep and re-
manned in the road until daylight
then starting out on our march
without any breakfast.
Continued in Next Issue.
Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26
ing on our right and in the direc-


ing on our right and in the direc-
ton of Atlanta, about fourteen
miles. Very warm all day.
Friday September End. At 5
o'clock we were ordered to
march. Moved out south, cross
ing Flint river, nice little
stream. Came up to the Rebel
hospital where there were a great
many wounded and dead lying
in the woods, without any tents
or any sheets. Marched on cross
ing a little stream. | did not
learn the name. We marched on
up to the 4th corps. Had a very
heavy little fight. Marched on
until 9 clock in the night. Very
dark. The army of Tennessee
had hard fought battle, taking
10000 prisoners and ten pieces
of artillery, also all the dead and
wounded fell into our hands.
Heavy rain nearly all day; men
very tired and hungry. Halted
for the night after eighteen mile
Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26
Golfers Aerop|ane.
Turns Turtle And Publisher and
Passenger Land on Rock
efeller's Estate.

Lakewood, N. j., Oct. 19. R.
]. Collier, the publisher, who has
owned an aeroplane for about a
week, met with an accident last
night while on a fight from
Wickatunk to Allarie, Collier
was accompanied in the flight by
his friend, Oliver Simmons.
Both men were thrown from the
aeroplane when it descended nose
first to the ground, but escaped
with bruises. In a perilous land
ing they came down on the John
D. Rockefeller estate. the aero
plane frightening one of Mr..
Rockefeller's horses so that it
burst a blood vessel and dropped
dead.
Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26
The 10th KENTUCKY
Volunteer INFANTRY
An Interesting War Record by F.
S. Lloyd, Of Fredonia, ieuten-
ant Company H.
Continued from Last ISsue)

Saturday August 9th, at 2
o clock a. m. orders came for us
to take down our tents and send
them back to the rear, and we
laid in our works with our arms
i'll hand expecting a charge from
the enemy every moment. At
dark we moved back to our new
works and remained all night.
Very warm day; cool night.
Sunday August 2Sth. At 7
O'Clock we received orders to be
ready to move with a moment S
warning. Struck tents, marched
three miles and halted, cooked
dinner, marched another three
miles and camped near monon-
gihalia church. Camped in the
Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26
Flowers on Hat
Saved Two Lives
Angered Boar Attacks Aged Cou-
ple-Victims Escape While
He Devours Womans
Bonnet.

Owensboro, KY. Oct. 49,
While entering the front gate of
his home in the West Louisville
vicinity, Burch, a confederate
veteran, and his wife were at
tackled by a vicious hog and mar
rowly escaped fatal injuries. The
boar first attacked Mr.. Burch,
biting him through the calf of
the left leg and knocking him
down. AS he fell backward his
head struck the sharp portion of
a picket and he was knocked un-
conscious.
Seeing that her husband was
in danger. Mrs. Burch secured a
fence picket and ran into the
yard, attempting to fight the an
gered hog off her husbands un-
conscious form. The animal met
her at the gate, and biting her
through the calf of the leg,
knocked her down and bit her
about the neck and shoulders.
Being attracted by the gaudy
flowers on her hat. the animal
began to tear it to pieces and
Mrs. Burch succeeded in reach
ing her husband and attempted
to get him into the house. Be-
fore she could close the door,
Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26

woods at nine o'clock; very dark
marching; beautiful weather and
good roads. Very warm day.
Monday August 29th. laid in
camp until 10 clock. We drew
rations, marched in front of our
division. marched three miles and
camped on a hill near Gen. Scot
ula's headquarters, built breast
works and remained for night
Very warm days but cool nights.
Tuesday August Both. At 6
o clock we were ordered to be
ready TO move at moment S
warning, but did not go until II
o clock. Moved out to the right
and marched about four miles
and camped in an old field near
the railroad, built breastworls
and remained in them after we
got them done about % minutes.
Moved down on the Montgomery
4 Atlanta railroad, camped in
an old field. Very warm all
day.
Wednesday August 3lst. At
4 clock received orders to move
out without any breakfast.
Moved to the right and stopped
in an old field and then moved
out by the right flank. Stopped
for dinner and about the time
the men got dinner half done,
we received orders to fall in
ranks. Marched seven miles and
took two lines of the Rebels
works they built. We remained
in them all night. Some heavy
fighting on our right. Very
warm.
Thursday September lst. Or
ders to move at 3 clock. Struck
tents and were ready to move to
the right. Moved up to the At
lanta & Macon railroad and tore
it up, burning everything, ties
and rails. Moved down the road
tearing up the track as We went
and destroyed the rails and ev-
erything that belonged to it.
Came up to Rough and Ready
Station, halted for few minutes
for the 4th corps to pass. We
marched on up the road, left the
road and marched through an
old field; marched through the
thickest woods | ever saw. The
troops marched through them
back to the old field and massed
our division in small field and
remained all night. Heavy fight
Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26

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Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26

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Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26

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Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26

however, the hog attacked her
again and tore dress almost
from her body.
Though serious. it is said the
wounds of neither are dangerous.
Crittenden record-press., 1911-10-26
Notice to Electric Light Patrons.

Notice to Electric Light Patrons.
After Jsn., 1st the flat Rate
at residences will be so cents
for 16 candle power lamps, $I.o0
for 32 candle power lamps. Met
ers are being installed as rapidly
az requested.
Marion Electric Light & Ice Co.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-18
ORATORS
IN COMPETITION
Seeking Honor of Represent
ing The Orange
And Black.
AT PRINCETON FEB. "a.
Chas. P Jarrett Wins in a
Spirited Triangular
Contest.
AT PRINCETON FEB "a.

Chas. P. Jarrett. son of Mr.. Chas.
S. Jarrett, won the honor of repre-
senting Hopkinsville High School in
the annual contest of the High
School League of Western Kentucky
at Princeton next Friday night.
There were three contestants for
the honor, the contest being held at
the Westminster Presbyterian
church Thursday night at 8 o'clock.
Lowe johnson, Jr., presided over
the meeting and made the opening
speech and introduced the youthful
orators.
Thomas Roberts. of Gracey, was
the first speaker, his subject being
THE Past, Present and Future of
Kentucky" His Grafton was most
creditable effort and the speaker
showed that he has in him the max
ing of a fine orator.
He was followed by Will Cate,
whose catchy subject. Coming Into
Her Own" at once commanded close
attention. He dealt with the issues
confronting the New South. interest
ingly and eloquently.
Chas. P. Jarrett, the last speaker,
took for his subject, state wide pro-
hibition. which he declared was
"Our States Paramount Issue"
His speech was eloquent. logical and
at times pathetic. 1t was delivered
with an ease and grace that showed
that Mr.. Jarrett is not likely to en-
counter any superior orator in the
League.
The judges were Senator Frank
Rives. DR.. C. H. H. Branch and
Prof. A. C. Kuykendall. who award.
ed the honor to Mr.. Jarrett.
He was promptly congratulated
by his competitors and in brief
speech promised to do all he could
to win the championship next week.
The meeting was dismissed by Rev.
M. L. Clements.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-18
COUNTY FIGURES.
Some of the Property Valua-
ton of Christian Co.

According to the recapitulation of
the Board of Supervisors, the total
value of property assessed for taxa
tion in Christian County in 81 $685.
$50. The assessed value of lands,
is Sc, 1910, 920. and of town lots, 49,
OCT ,595. There are $421, 157 acres Of
land, and 3,065 town lots. During
the past year 1904, 100 pounds of
tobacco were raised; 82,022 bushels
of corn, 20,419 tons of hay, and 644,-
400 bushels of wheat. The number
of legal voters is 1913, and there
are 1894 children between the ages
Of 6 and 20 years. The value of
wagons, vehicles and automobiles is
1913, 100. There are 1881 hogs,
worth $89, $40; 1881 bulls and COWS
of common stock, valued at $92. 800
and 1866 geldings, mares and colts
common stock, valued at S229, 800
The number of dogs over a months
of age is stated to be 1856.