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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

News from Mrs Preston White, who
has been the guest q her sister Mrs.
wm shryook. At West Liberty. H..
tells OF a fight this woman had with q
poisonous copperhead snake that had
,entured near the home Of Mrs shryook
and was dispatched BY the Madison
roman. The reptile was cooled under
al .nple tree ia the orchard. Several
members Of the family, with Mrs. Nh'le
were gathering The frnit' when the lazy
reached down and her hand came very
near touching the snake. which was
-,-en.rinc 70 strike. With a quick real
;raf;oo Of the situation, Airs White
grabbed a club and made short Work o.
the reptile
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
A Long line.

After forty six years, back pay to
the amount Of 1851 has been received
from the Pension department at
Washington By Judge John c. Chenault
for Aunt Ann" Parks, an old negro
residing at Rnthton. this county.
Aunt Ann" is the widow Of Anderson
Parks who served the Union in the
cival war, and in applying for widow 5
pension il was discovered BY the de
partment that there was s0.6l owing
Anderson Parks. colored. Of Madison
county, for clothes allowance since
1865, the year he was mustered ont Of
the service It IS a mystery why the
claim had never been paid, as Parks
drew a pension FOR many years prior
20 his DEATH The old lady was over
loyed when tha check was handed her,
and declared II the first money she had
ever received IN her life that she
dldn'l earn oy hard labor
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

Notice Is hereby given that a mass
democratic County Convention win be
held for Madison county al the Court
House in Richmond. KY. on August p
1871, beginning at 2 O'Clock p. m, at
which Convention delegates will be Sc
iecled TO represent said county in the
Stale Platform Convention 10 be held al
Louisville, Ky, on August 18th. 1911.
AN known Democrats. all minors, who
viii arrive at p years Of age by the
November election, 1911. and all voters
who express a desire 70 affiliate with the
Democratic party in the approaching
STATE election Of 1911. are eligible under
The party call, 10 participate in The
County Convention and 10 be elected
delegates TO the State Convention.
J. A. Sullivan, Chairman.
Dem. County Com.
5. II. Thorpe, Sec. d. c. G. 7-2t
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
City Council
Holds Regular Monthly Meet
ing on Last Thursday.
Two New Ordinances.


The regular monthly meeting of the
city council was held last Thursday
and all members were present, with the
Mayor, except Councilman Todd, who
is at Jackson on a contract TO enlarge
the court house.
After the reading of the minutes for
last session and their approval City
Engineer johnson presented his draw
ings showing the proper location of the
curb line on Woodland Ave, and it was
accepted by the council There has
been some Complaint of late that prop
erty owners on this street had encroach-
ed on the city's property and Engineer
Johnson made new surveys in order 10
straighten out the tangle.
A petition from residents along
Moberley Ave, was read asking the
council to prohibit the moving of a
small cabin belonging to Mrs. Hobson
to an undirable location on that street.
The petition was granted.
The Street commissioners were order
ed 10 have moved, all trees along High
street that were interfering with
cutters
Two ordinances were drawn by City
Attorney Collins and passed. They
were: An ordinance making it fine
Of from five to ten dollars for throwing
glass on the streets of the city and one
making it a fine of from one to five
dollars for all property owners permit
ting weeds to grow and obstruct the
side walks and cutters.
After the allowance Of several bills,
which included the payment of the oil
for the streets, the council adjourned.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Springs Ovenun

Local parties returning report the
crowds so great at Crab Orchard Springs
that Host Joe Willis has had to rent a
number Of furnished rooms down in the
town in order to accommodate the thrush
of the guests. The best index 10 the
size of the crowd is the dining room.
There are nineteen large guests tables
at each Of which ten are seated. which
make 100 who sit at the first table each
meal, fifty to one hundred must wait
until these are served. However. Mrs.
Willis has sixty servants and kitchen
as large as tobacco warehouse, hence
she is able to feed all without stint or
dissatisfaction. More than fifteen hun
dred have registered since June Is.
Every room on the place, for the first
time in twenty years, is occupied, and
the entire premises have undergone re-
pairs and refitting Still further i'm
provements win be made for next sea
son
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Todd the Man.

The Jackson Times has the following
concerning local contractor and build
er: IT. S Todd. Of Richmond, is SUI
perintending the repair work now being
done on the court house, which IS pro-
crossing rapidly and satisfactorily. The
contract with the Fiscal Court calls for
sl8, 500 worth OF Improvements and Mr.,
Todd is expected 70 have the work com
pleted by the time for the October Term
Of the Circuit Court
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

Col. Harry Shaw. Of Frankfort, for
mer resident Of Madison county and
a member OF Morgan's command. was IN
the CITY Monday shaking hands With
old comrades and talking over the times
when the members Of Col. Chenaults
command we're in Camp Douglas. lie
ioined the army OF the South in Rich
moud with n. B. Deatherage, VIM.
Mvres. W. 7. DuersOn, and Others
who are still residents Of the old county
and participated in many fierce battles
of the rebellion. He is seventy years Of
AGE but looks not a day older than
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
We'll Drilled.

The Uniform Rank X. Of p, Of the
local colored lodge, was the redeeming
feature Of the big picnic celebration last
Wednesday. when the aeroplane was
slated TO make daring flights into the
clouds The complete fizzle Of the aero
plane made the crowd sore, but the
drilling Of the uniform rank was extra
line and brought forth much applause.
This Team has won the State hOnOrs for
The past two years al the annual con-
c-aye under the captaincy Of Vulcan lr-
vine, who has seen service with Uncle
sam. This company has taken rank
among the best in the country. and win
likely 20 after national honors this year.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Nabbed Here.

Bob Blythe, burly negro, who has
just served a sentence in the local jail,
was nabbed az Fort Estill last week by
Sheriff McCord as he was enroute to
Cincinnati on the L. & n. train. Blythe
broke into the Paint Lick depot and
loaded up on many things belonging to
the railroad. He also secured suit
case belonging to Mr.. Harry Francis
containing that gentlemans evening
clothes. and preventing him from at
tending social function. He was
placed in jail here and will no doubt
draw sufficient sentence this time 20 do
him for while. Mr.. Francis recovered
his sur sale and clothes. but the rail-
road |oSI ~
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
FREE SAMPLE OF LAXATIVE
CURED HIS CONSTIPATION

When a person has become dis
couraged through years of failure to
md cure, and finally, perhaps, gives
up trying, it is small wonder that he
becomes skepticaL And yet, to all
who have constipation, we would say,
Try Just one thing more"
We wish you would try DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin, a laxative tonic
that has been used for a generation.
Thousands are using it; surely some
OF your friends among the number.
You can buy it of any druggist at
nifty cents and one dollar a bottle, but
better still, send your name and ad-
dress to DR.. Caldwell for a free sam
pie bottle. He will send you enough
to convince you of its merits, and
then if you like it you can buy it of
your druggist. Mr.. J. J. Petty of IN
For Sale by STOCKT
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
DIR. Clark Here.

DIR. George Clark, the eminent physi-
clan Of Winchester, was in the city last
Wednesday 10 make arrangements for
one Of the local hospitals 10 take care
Of his patients. on account Of the very
poor facilities in the Clark county capi-
tai.
DIR. Clark stated that he would bring
five patients TO Richmond some time
next month and that he also had two
operations TO perform for Richmond
people.
He said that a man from Elkin, came
10 Winchester recently 10 have his eye
removed but as no arrangements could
be made to care for him he had 70 go to
Richmond,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Plenty of Them.

Col Burrel Million claims he has the
most promising watermelon patch in
the county as his secret for raising the
delicious melons has never been given
out He hopes to cut the first big ones
this week and will see that all his friends
get a generous sample Of his patch be-
fore the season closes
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

In making a test at the Richmond
Electric Light plant last week, wires
were run into the big lake, which sup
plies the water. So heavy was the
current that many fish were killed in
slantly, their bodies being cooked by
the heavy voltage. The test was made
in order to ascertain how great a load Of
electricity the new machine would
carry.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
An old time Democrat.

billiard Williams. the hustling mer-
chant al Pryse, Estill Co, was in Rich
mond Monday. He is greatly interested
in the success ofthe Democratic ticket
this fan and called at the Climax Office
TO find out how things are getting
along He predicts big majority for
Senator McCreary and the entire ticket.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

iOnville. No. Mr.. George w. thinner
man Of Harrisburg. Pa, and many
others of both sexes and in all parts OF
the country first used a sample bottle
and now have it regularly in the
house.
You viii learn to do away with
salts, waters and cathartics for these
are but temporary reiiefs while DR..
Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin is guaranteed
to cure permanently. II viii train
your stomach and bowel muscles 50
that they will do their work again
naturally without outside aid. Cast
aside. your skeptieism and try Syrup
Pepsin-
For the free sample address DR.. W.
3. Caldwell. 4O2 Caldwell building
Monticello, Ill
ms DRUG STORE
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Good Judge.

On account Of his keen insight in
judging the excellance o: rare old
wine, Col. Jake Collins was selected BY
the Berea fair company to act as judge
in this department Of the Floral Hall,
and those who attended from here say
the display of good things to eat and
drink could not be surpassed at any fair
in the country. Mr.. Collins acted as
Judge in the other departments of the
Hall and so perfect is he in his decisions
that even those who failed to get a rib
bon were satisfied that they were beat
en-.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Many a Suffering Woman

Drags herself painfully through her
daily tasks, suffering from backache,
headache, nervousness. loss OF appetite
and poor sleep, not knowing her ills are
due 10 kidney and bladder troubles.
Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief
from pain and misery and a prompt
return 10 health and strength. No
woman who 50 suffers can afford TO
overlook Foley Kidney Pills For sale
by Stockton & Son.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Gone.

s.Sally" Creager. the easy going
twirler Of the Pioneer ball club, has
decided TO quit the game and accor-
dinghy drew his money last week and
left Tor his home in Cincinnati. He
win be missed by the club, as when in
form. he can twirl as good as any in the
Bluegrass league. but this season he has
had many of days" and didn't seem TO
care whether he won or lost. Manager
Olsen has singed a twirler, who is
thought to be a end as he comes
h;ehlv recommended.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Get Ready.

Have everything on the farm well up,
so you can spend the Z, s. and 9th, Of
September at the big Madison county
fair, held in Richmond. The Catalog-
ues will be out in a few days and the
premium list of course, viii be second
to none in the state. Secretary
Crutoher has sent out hundreds Of
letters TO siockmen apprising them to
look out for the big catalogue. He
has also received many letters from all
over the country asking for rates for
special attractions.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Success.

AS usual the Berea fair was big sue
cess and hundreds enjoyed themselves
at this popular place. The show Of
stock this year was unusually fine and
Garrard, Lincoln and Rockcastle coun-
ties as well as Madison, were prominent
in the show rings.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Summer Itch Now Relieved.

Instant relief for all kinds of summer
skin trouble is found in that simple
wash-D. d. d. Prescription for
Eczema. Get 25c trial bottle today
and prove for yourself the merits Of
this wonderful prescription. We al
ways recommend it for Summer Itch
For sale by Stockton e. Son.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Seems So.

A prominent weather man claims TO
have the exact dope and says that in
August we win have the hottest weather
ever known. Il seems like he is on the
right track. for the weather started in
with a sweltering heat.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Bailey Here.

Mr Harry Bailey Grand High
Priest Of the Grand Chapter OF Ken
lucky r. & s. NJ was in the city
Monday evening and was present al
special meeting Of Richmond Chapter,
when The Royal Arch Degree was
n0uLerred
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Revival.

The Baptist church at Union is ex-
periencing an old time revival and
Evangelist Carter, Of Lawrenceburg, is
having crowds 10 hear his forceful ser
mons Several additions 10 the church
have resulted from his convincing
sarunons
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
First Shoot

The first dove shoot OF the season was
enjoyed last Thursday by several of the
local gunners and it's said they did very
well The wheat fields and roosts in
some portions OF the county afford
enough sport until the hemp is stacked
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Sauire Sfuck 'em.

In Squire Dykes court last week Will
liam Rice, colored. was fined $50 for
violating the local option laws and Ollie
Tudor, white, was given a fine of $50
for giving whiskey to minor Tudor
took an appeal 70 the Circuit Court.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Opera House.

The funny pictures in the daily
papers Of JEFF aud Mutt will be repro
duced al the local opera house soon.
Manager Baxter has made arrangements
for them and will likely give matinee
for The children.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
At HanodSbure.

Gov. McCreary and Hon. f. r. Nc
Dermott are at Harrodsburg attending
the Mercer county fair and their coming
has been advertised as feature Of the
third day The Governor is immensely
popular in the good old county Of Mercer
one Of the leaders in the Eighth District.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
GOING Some.

The Climax shipped this week to six
different counties in Eastern Kentucky,
over hundred dollars in job work,
which came from score or more OF
big firms. who are most particular about
their printing.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Branching Out.

Local capitalists, who are keen TO the
great advantages Of knowing the loose
leaf tobacco business, have organized a
company to erect a warehouse ia
cynthiaha and viii have the first loose
Leaf market in Harrison county. All
the men are experts and the enterprise
IS sure to be a paying one The two
hoiises in Richmond are expecting a
big business. this season and are making
necessary preparations. There is talk
OLA third house here, but the promoters
are fgnring whether it would pay them
TO take the chance
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
lakes Due.

Your taxes for the year 1911 are now
DO my hands for collection. Come
Do early and avoid the rush, as well as
saving the penalty, by prompt payment.
SIT ID. A. McCOrd. Sheriff.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Laundry for Sale.

Laundry doing good business. II not
sold privately viii be sold at public
sale Saturday, Aug, 10, o'clock
Apply 10 Richmond Steam Laundry.
QOf
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

90 acres nearly all in grass with
dwelling and barn miles from Rich
moud on Otter Creek pike.
Apply 10 Sidney Warmth.
Red House, Ky. AT
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

man or woman In each locality. To
join the Supreme Council OF this society
ana introduce our Benent Certincates
among friends and acquaintance. Must
be between le and 50 years of age Give
AL or only spare time. We pay cash bsne-
nus Tor sickness. injuries. accidents and
deaths. Experience not necessary. Can
MAKE rom 1900 to t28.0o q month and up.
A pleasant and highly profitable profess
sien. Every member secured means q
certain assured income for you every
month thereafter. Why not get into busi-
ness for yourself NoWP No capital need.
Cd. Send for particulars.
BOX LA-295. CONVICTION. KY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

RiccTs ice cream is delicious Every
one talks about il. Any favor made
ra order and delivered promptly. If
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

Dan Breck, fire, lightning, cyclone
and live stock insurance. II.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
That good ice cream at Riccrs If

Th0s. A. Shelton, agent for Hurst
Home Insurance Co. Write me or phone
2Slyr Isl ring 2. Union City, Ky.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
Lost

Knights Templar ritual between
Stockton Drug store and the depot. Lib
eral reward for its return TO James Wag-
arS
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
z5t
At Home

DIR. Harry Blanton has returned home
and win be at his Office from now on at
usual hours. p
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

Come to owen Mckee, Richmond
rs. for dry goods and notions. Others
5o and why not you. II
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
For Sale
Farm for Sale.

Hammond Typewriter No. y. A
bargain. Telephone 100
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09
DR.. NJ. Dunn
Specialist
In Diseases Of EYE, EAR, NOSE
and THROAT
MI. pl5., Pichmond K,

Dan Breck, fire. lightning, cyclone
and live stock insurance. II
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

Burnam's Insurance Agency writes all
kinds ASH
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

See W. W. Broaddus 4 Co. for all
kinds Of storage. Z-u
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

Fine country hams just received a
guH1n'S II
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-08-09

For Sale by sTOCKTON's DRUG STORE
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-03-10
Other Prospective Candidates.

The name of Dr.. w. NJ. Elliott, of
Bryantsville and Capt. T. A. Elkin, of
Lancaster are being mentioned for
representative. Both are good men.
Capt. Elkin informed the editor that he
would not make the race altho his
friends are urging him. We have not
talked to DR.. Elliott, our affable friend
of Bryantsville, but should he decide
to get in the race he will have a strong
following. We know him to be a gen.
tleman of the highest type and one of
the leading citizens of his section. The
announced candidates are busy shaking
hands with their many friends and tel
ling them what they are for in case
they do go to Frankfort as representa-
tive from this county. Mr.. Farra an
nounces that he is in favor of the in
itiative, referedUm and recall which he
will explain to his friends and which
the Record has explained in its columns.
IN substance the plan is to place the
power to repeal law or to GUST an Of
ficer when he is not doing his duty, in
the hands of the people by a direct
vote
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-03-10
Graham Price Announces.

Mr.. R. G. Price of Danville, Clerk of
tie Boyle Circuit Court, has announced
his candidacy for the Office of Clerk of
the Kentucky Court of Appeals, subject
to the action of the Democratic party.
Graham Price has served as Clerk of
the Boyle Circuit for twelve years and
is one of the best clerks in the state.
He is one of the best democrats and
party workers in Boyle county, an af-
fable gentleman, and an ex-Garrard
county man and he is going to make
somebody hard to catch in this race.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-03-10
Fox's Case Reversed.

Robert Fox of near Marksbury, who
was injured in Danville over year
ago by his horse becoming scared at a
steam roller and running away with
him, and who was given a judgment
against the city of Danville in the
Boyle Circuit court for $1,000, has had
his case reversed by the Court of APP
peals. The higher court held that the
city had a right to operate a steam
roller, they not only reversed the case,
but ordered it dismissed.
Mr.. Fox is by no means the first per-
son to be injured tn ough the machina-
ton of the steam roller, lots of people
have been run over by them, and failed
to be restituted for their injuries.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-03-10
Big Crop Predicted.

400, 900, 900 pounds of tobacco to be
raised during the coming year, is the
prediction of Louisville tobacco ware
house, in the hurley growing district.
An increase of over one hundred per-
cent over any crop for the last three
years. If their prediction prove true,
which we sincerely hope will not come
to pass, the cut out problem will be
solved of itself for the weed viii not
bring two cents a pound.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-03-10
A Cow In A Zoo.

What would you think of exhibiting
a COW as a genuine curiosity? Not a
three-legged or four-tailed cow, but
Just a common, every day boss. Cen
trail Park, New York City, which has
one of the finest collections of wild ami
mails in the United States is to have
such a cow, because thousands of
school children of New York have never
seen a live COW and have but hazy
idea of the origin of the milk they
drink. The COW is to be MIXED in a
paddock where the little city-reared
children can see the great sight.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-03-10
fIeW Councilman.

Mr. Horace Herndon, who was elect
ed to fill the vacancy in the City Coun-
II il place of Mr.. James w. Smith,
who resigned, having failed to qualify
70 the office, the Council at its regular
meeting on last Monday night elected
Capt. William Herndon to succeed Mr..
Smith. Capt, HerndOn is well yersed
IN the responsibilities and duties of a
City dad'', having served more than
one in that cepacitv.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-03-10
Messenger

Magic that is magic" is what the
Floyds offer as the next attraction at
t e Court House Monday night March
27th. Every feature on their program
is thick, and broad and long with e.
tertainment:-the kind that is utterly
devoid of the conventional and antique.
Their twenty years Of experience las
placed them in the front ranks OF
Americas greatest artists. They are
entertainers of the very highest class.
All of their wonderful experiments IL
modern magic, mindreading and lid
sions are strictly original. An eyeu.aG
of startling surprises, refined mirth .au
pleasing music is assured ali who attend
this unique performance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1911-03-10
To Lexington For SAFE Keeping.

Judge Walker, in order to avoid any
possibility of mob violence, has ordered
the three negroes who assaulted and
robbed three farmers near STANFORD,
sent to Lexington for safe keeping
On Thursday last Deputy Sheriff
Embry and Jailer Dink Farmer OF
Stanford took them to Lexington,
where they will be held in Jail until the
May term of the Lincoln circuit court
when they will be returned to Sya1
ford for trial.