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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02
NEW PRESIDENT
OF !. G. ROAD
Makes His First Tour Of
Inspection Over Ken
lucky Line.

sThe ewPresident Of the Illinois
Central railroad. Chas. b. Markham,
made his first inspection tour over
the road last week. passing through
Hopkinsville without knowing that
he had a brother here, John Mark.
ham, whom he had not heard from
in SO years.
Mr.. Markham was born May %.
1861, at GAINESVILLE, Tenn. He re-
ceived his education in the public
schools of his native town. In 1881
he entered the employ of the Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad as
a section hand. and worked in that
capacity for several months. He
then became connected with the
Southern Pacific railroad and rose
rapidly in the service of this road.
In 1897 the Southern Pacific pro-
NOTED Mr.. Markham to be general
freight and passenger agent of its
Oregon lines. with headquarters at
Portland. He was then made assis-
tant freight traffic manager of the
Southern Pacific at San Francisco.
In this position he earned the repu-
tation of being one of the best traffic
men on the coast.
On December l, 1901, he was elect
ed vice president of the Houston &
Texas Central railway. and went to
Houston to assume the duties Of
this office. While in that position
he was the executive head of the
Hartman lines in Texas. and became
close friend of Judge Lovett. then
attorney for the system in Texas.
and now head of the entire Harri.
man interests.
In 1904 Mr.. Markham became gen.
eral manager of the Southern Pacific
at San Francisco, and was elected
vice-president of the road the same
year. In November. 1904. he sever
ed his railroad connections to become
general manager of the Guffy Pc
troleum company. with headquarters
at Beaumont. Texas. He remained
there until January l, 1910, when he
was elected president Of the Gulf
Pipe Line company. the Gulf Rein
ing company and various allied com
panies. On December 20. 1910, he
was elected president Of the Illinois
Central Railroad company to succeed
j. T. Harahan.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02
Now a Citizen of Metropolis,
Illinois, but Will Be Here
Next Week.
WILL SUE HIS ENEMIES.
Chief Witness in Cases to
Come Up For Trial On
March 8.

Guarded by soldiers from Bowling
Green, Milton Oliver victim of night
riders, accompanied by his family.
passed through Paducah Monday
enroute to Metropolis, ILL.,, where he
will make his home. He will return
to Hopkinsville to testify in the al
legged night-rider cases which will
come up at the present term of the
Christian Circui. Court. 1t is also
said Oliver will file suit for $50, 900
damage against alleged night riders
in the Federal court at Paducah.
Last May while Oliver was looking
at Halley's comet he was shot from
ambush and was in serious condi-
ton for several days. He sold his
farm for $4,000 to jeff Keeney, of
Cadiz. He was a member of the
band that raided Hopkinsville and
destroyed thousands of dollars
worth of property. He has been
guarded by soldiers for several
months.
DR.. David A. Amoss, reputed lead
err of the secret clan which terrorized
this region during the tobacco war;
Guy Dunning. former chief inspec-
tor of the Planters Tobacco Associa-
ton; John Robinson, Newton Mich.
OILS. Irving Glass and j. b. Malone
will face juries on the charge of
participation in the sensational raid
on Hopkinsville the night of Dec. 6,
1907, when two tobacco houses and
other property valued at fifty
thousand dollars were destroyed,
two persons shot. tobacco buyer
dragged from his home and beaten,
and residences where lights burned
riddled with bullets.
The cases have twice been post
poned. When first called. Milton
Oliver, chief witness for the prose-
cution. was unable to appear. as he
was suffering from a buckshot
wound in his hip, an attempt having
been made to assassinate him shortly
after his confession before the grand
jury. Illness of attorneys for the
defense caused a continuance of the
trials at the last term of court.
Both sides now profess eagerness
for the cases to be heard.
Oliver admits that he was former
ly member of the night rider band,
but says he proposes now to tell the
whole truth in the Hopkinsville trial,
whatever the consequences may be.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02
Circuit Court is BUSY in
Clearing the Decks for
The Big Cases.
REFORMS INSTITUTED.
Judge Hanbery Setting New
Pace in Attending to the
Courts Business.

Irwin Davie is foreman of the
grand jury, which has gotten down
to work investigating the Jail cases
first.
Judge Kimberly gained a day Mon
day by empaneling his petit jury the
first day of court and beginning
business at once. The jury is as
follows:
M. d. Hord, l.. L. Dulin, F. F.
Butler,R. E. Coleman, E. P. Wilkins,
J. H. Winfree, L. r. Crawley, Err
nest L. Boyd, S. M. McRae, c. L..
Mayes, Bob. T. Morris, F. B Wagon
ar, S. B. Jones, E. F. Griffin, i. H..
Williams, r. C. Chiffon, T. A. Ad-
cock, j. w, OVERLY, M. F. Winfree,
w. l.. Henderson, ]. NJ. Miles.
One of the first cases taken up
Monday afternoon was that of Mack
Steersman, for cruelty to animals.
1t was thrown out of court.
The case of Chas. King. charged
with putting out poison for dogs
was thrown out on demurrer.
David Shoulders VS.. Thos. M
Thomas judgment for S2,206.
Dick Stepp. gaming. judgmen
confessed for $50 and costs.
Ulysses MCGOWAN, assault anC
battery. Trial by jury and fine Of
81 and costs.
G. w. Virgins. Furnishing Liquor
to Minor. confessed judgment $50
and costs in two cases. Six cases
dismissed. Also one case for breach
of peace and one for disturbing law
ful assembly.
Sam Gilkey. F. L. to NJ, confess
ed judgment $50 and costs in two
cases. Six cases distressed.
Joe Lanier. F. L. to M, confessed
judgment $50 and costs in two cases
Six cases dismissed.
Commonwealth VS.. Albert Harris,
burning storehouse, Cat Elmo) on
trial yesterday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02
FOUR YOUNG BUCKS
Will Don The Antlers Next
Tuesday Night.

Three young men-Albert o. Hast
ings, Thos. A. Richards and Paul ID.
o. Perkins-connected with the con-
struction company engaged in rail-
road work at Crofton. were elected
to membership in the Elks lodge
Tuesday night and class Of four
we be initiated next Tuesday night.
w. G. Graves being the fourth can.
didate. The regular annual election
will take place on that night and it
is expected that it will be the most
largely attended meeting for sew
eral months.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02
officer Wolfe is Up.

Patrolman Joe r. Wolfe, whose
leg was broken Jan. A. was able to
resume light duties at headquarters
this week. officer Wolfe is on the
night force. but Officer Hayden, Of
the day force. is exchanging duties
with him and for a while the dis
abIed officer will answer the tele-
phones and do other Office duty un-
iii his leg gets strong enough for
regular work.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02
DISEASE CONTRACTED
While Victim Was Attending
Funeral of Brother.

Cooper Miller died Tuesday morn
ing at his home near Fairyiew. He
was 20 years old. Death was caused
by measles. contracted while attend
ing the funeral of his brother, Alonzo
Miller. who died of the same disease
near this city Jan. 2 last. Deceased
leaves a family. The interment
took place in Riverside Cemetery
yesterday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02
COUNTRY STORE
Robbed at Edgoten Monday
Night.

The storehouse of Sallee &Jenkins
at Edgoten. KY, was robbed Mon
day night of several pairs Of shoes
some groceries and a small amount
of money left in the cash drawer. A
window was broken open, No clue
has been found.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02
Mr.. Hilstren Leaves.

Rev. C. w. Hilstren and family
left Tuesday night for Mason. Ohio.
to make their home. Mr.. Hilstren.
who recently resigned the pastorate
of the UnIversslist church. has ac-
cepted the charge Of a strong church
at Mason.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02
CONFERENCE0 ON
HOME MISSIONS
r egins at Westminster Pres.
y byterian Church at 1890
To-day.

A conferences on nOue mlSSlOaS III
Muh,enburg Presbytery begins this
morning at 1920 o'clock at the West
minister Presbyterian church in this
Ay. The conference will be con-
Quoted by the Presbyterian commit
tee of Home Missions and the Layr
mems committee on Home Missions.
The following program will occupy
today and tomorrow:
THURSDAY.
1890 a. m. Devotional Exercises,
Rev. j. c. Tate, GAINESVILLE.
Enrolling of Delegates.
Election of Chairman and Secre-
tary.
Purpose of the Conference" Mr..
Chas. E. Barker, Pembroke.
100 pm. Devotional Exercises, Rev,
]. e. Tate. GAINESVILLE.
"Our Field" Rev. Robert H. Nc
Caslin, Bowling Green.
1.-The Immediate Needs of Our
Work." DR.. F. M. Sites, Hop
kinsville.
-. Open Conference and Discussion.
Individual Responsibility" Rev.
C, H. H. Branch. Hopkinsville;
Mr.. j. E. Mcpherson. Hopkins
vile.
1880 D. m. Devotional Exercises, Rev.
C. H. H. Branch. Hopkinsville;
Mr.. j. E. Mcpherson. Hopkins
vile.
"A Synod Wide Need-An Awak-
ening," Col. B.H. Young, Louis
vile, Moderator of the Synod of
kentucky.
FRIDAY.
900 a. m. Devotional Exercises. Mr..
George c. Smith, Central City.
mission Chapels: Rural Churches
Feeders" Rev. E. K. Smith,
Greensboro.
young People and Home MIS-
sions," Mr.. Geo. I. Anderson,
Greenville.
THE Ruling Elder and his Office. "
Rev. C. w. Sommerville, Clarks-
vile; Mr.. c. 4. Barker. Penn
broke.
Open Conference and Discussion.
Church Finance" Rev. w. R.
Henderson, Greenville.
\ Money and the Kingdom" Mr..
"A. II. Taylor. Bowling Green.
i 1870 .. m. Devotional Exercises. Mr..
David j. sheldon, Rockport.
"The Potentialities Of Women's
Missionary Societies, Mrs. Jas.
A. Mitchell, Bowling Green.
"What the Laymen Can Do, Judge
B.F. Wallace. Bowling Green;
Judge w. T. Fowler. Hopkins
vile.
"SimultarSous Campaign" MIA.
ia. Alexander, Spring Station.
Adoption Of Resolutions,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02
Sneak Thief Enters House.

The residence of Mr., John G.
Ellis, on South Virginia street, was
entered by a thief Monday night,
who forced a window. while the
family was away from home. A
pistol and one of Mr.. Ellis coats
were taken.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02

FOR KENTUCKY cener-
ally fair in western portion
Thursday. Not much change
%'spsra,urs.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-03-02
LARIMER HOLDS

Washington. Mar. Senator
VIM. Larimer retains his seat by a
vote of 46 to 40.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
EASTON

The regular meeting of Easton grange was held as usual on Tues day evening, there were 49 present. The program consisted of an tnstru- mental trio by Miss Mary Gillette, MT. Clifford Gillette and MT. Leroy Wheeler. A talk on Patrons Ex- change by MT. J. Arthur Sherwood, and song by the grange. After the program the committee, the Misses Hazel Sherwood, Annie Logan and Mary Ferris served strawberries and cake. It was voted that the grange have a picnic and the master, Mr. Clarence Andrews, appointed a com mittee of three to decide the place to have it and the time which were MT. Joseph Hill Mrs. John Candee, and MT. Samuel Turney. MT. Samuel Turney, one of the committee ap- pointed to decorate the graves of the deceased members, reported that there were nine members that had passed away since the grange was organized Mr. Hubert Turney was granted a demit from the grange. There were seven visitors present.
 MT Gorham Sturges is sick at the home of his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Edward Seeley, with measles.
 Mrs. Alice Wheeler recently enter tained at her home MT. and Mrs. Marion Williams of Hopewell.
 MT. and Mrs. Walker Sherwood of Sport Hill having spent several days with friends in Catskills and East Orange, N J., have returned home.
 MT. Willard Gillette attended the wedding of his friend, MT. Pillow of Westport, on Wednesday.
 The Misses Annie and Edith Logan were guests of their friend, Miss Mary Ferris of the Centre on Tuesday aft ernoon.
 Miss Lena Fanton has returned to her home having spent most of the year in New Jersey where she has been teaching. Miss Fanton was in town on Tuesday evening and attend ed the meeting of Easton grange.
 The Misses Hazel Sherwood and Edith Logan are preparing to take the Summer course at the Danbury Normal School which opens on the third of July.
 Misss Mary Wheeler was recent guest of her friend, Mrs Andrew Sharott of Bridgeport.
 MT. Horace Wheeler and daughter, Mrs. William Loper, spent Tuesday in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
GRADE MAY BE RAISED
Plan to be Presented to the Property Owners to Raise the Buildings on Main Street.
Special to the Farmer.)

Stratford, June 29-A proposition will soon be made to the improvement committee of the Board of Trade which will have its end in the raising of all the buildings in Main street which are now so low that a cellar is an impossibility This would prob ably compel the raising of the side walks as well as the gutters. The change would cost considerable money, but it is believed by the projectors that the result would justify the ex- pense. The street between the curbs would not be changed as it is already high enough, but some day there will be new buildings on the street and the present grade is so low that good building would hardly be advisable.
 The bakery building still stands on rollers and no attempt has yet been a strenuous one and as W. B.. Futile is waiting with as much patience as possible under the circumstances he will be seriously inconvenienced by the failure of the parties who have agreed to take the building away to make good. MT. Futile is anxious to start his new building.
 Radford Smith and Louis Bristol joined the outing party of the Bridge port High School when it passed through in a trolley car this morn ing.
 The food sale of the Christian En- deavor society of the Congregational church, tomorrow afternoon, promises to be more interesting than any of its predecessors on account of the va riety of articles offered.
 Frederick Bennetto is engaged in collecting tolls and installing new telephones in the town.
 The entertainment at the M. E. church this evening at which Miss Vernon Wilcox will appear, will be as interesting as any ever held in the church.
 The TippecanOe chorus will furnish music at the entertainment of Even ing Star Rebelah lodge, in Odd Eel lows hall, this evening.
 F. B. Conine has been busy train game with Sheriff Staggs team which takes place on the Fourth of July. He has already taken off ten bounds but must stop for fear that he will pass the weight limit and thus force himself upon the Stagg team. Sher- if Stagg says that he IS not training at all and does not need to. He will go into the field with a etar aggre- gation that will surprise the fans of this and every town along the line. Bets are now at even money with a prospect that they will soon be giving odds on the Conine team.
 Prof w. B. Kelsey and Louis E. Peck are the committee on publicity of the Board of Trade, and they will prepare a circular setting forth the advantages of Stratford as a place of residence and also as desirable for manufacturing sites. This circular will be mailed in the envelopes recent ly issued and will inform the world at large that Stratford has about the best of everything in this world to offer new corners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
Press Comment

Governor Harmon would be regard ed as safe by the big business inter- ests of the country as an occupant of the White House. while Governor Foss is enough, of a progressive to satisfy the great mass of radicals in the country. This combination would make strong bid for two states that are in the doubtful column, Ohio and Massachusetts, and one of the strong est arguments for the nomination of Harmon will be that he is the only man who will have any probable chance of preventing the Buckeye State from casting it's electoral vote for the reelection of President Taft, a favorite Republican son-Burling- ton Free Press
 MT. Taft very likely cannot be re- elected if nominated. No matter what he may yet do, the feeling that he has not measured up to his task is strong in the country. Such incidents as that of Ballinger, Alaska, and the Cunningham claims have done him irreparable injury. But the president none the less holds the whip hand to- day in the tariff matter, and he is not going to surrender it, which he would do if he played into the hands of his enemies by vetoing meritorious and popular tariff measures looking to reduction of graft duties.-Washing- ton Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
MANY CHURCH PICNICS
 , AT THE PARKS TODAY

Many church picnics are in progress today in the parks and environs of Bridgeport.
 The annual picnic and field day of the Washington Park M. E. church is being held at Beardsley park. Several enthusiastic trolley loads of young sters started out at 9 o'clock, taking trolley ride to Milford and back and then stopping at the park. The usual picnic publications, with the addition of athletic games and sports helped make the day a memorable one for the young people of the church.
 2 Several other Sunday schools were represented at the same park, among those holding picnics at this popular place being Park Street Congregations al church, St. Johns church, Calvary Italian Congregational church and the Park Avenue Temple.
 Summerfleld M. E. church Sunday school held it's picnic today at Sea- side park.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
STAMFORD =FAlRFIELD= SOUTHPORT
Daily Chroncngs of the Dogs Our Country Cousins by The
 Farmers Special Correspondent
MANY BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
Riding of Wheels on the Side- walks Results in Injuries
 tOChild
Special to The Farmer.)

.
 Fairfield, June 29-There have been several cases of bicycle accidents re- gently all caused by riding on the sidewalks. The latest was that of a boy who ran over the four years old son of George Hemenway. The child was badly injured.
 Tuesday night surprise party was given to Theodore Anderson at his home on Spring street Among the diversions was a watermelon eating contest which was won by Patrick Carroll. Games, music and dancing made the evening pass pleasantly. Those present were Misses Anna Car mic Myers, Ruth McLevy, Anna Smith, Irene Smith. Ethel Brotherton, Lillfe Anderson, Mary Moran. Christine scirup, Florence Smith, Elizabeth Kiely, Rose Anderson, Thomas Cur ran, and Messrs. Thomas Curran. James Dunn, Theodore Fabrick, Theo- dore Anderson, Harry Anderson, Pat Harry Carroll, Louis Golden, Leonard Curran, Thomas Murphy, John Shan ley Arthur Bennett, Joseph Scull, James Curran, George Moshier and George Anderson.
 I. Eauceville has sold his barber shop in the Kensella block to New York man.
 - attack of rheumatism.
 Capt. John Snow is suffering from a bad cut on his right hand. Miss Theresa Jackson of Bridgeport is the guest of Mrs. Edward Murphy.
 Mrs. Dr. John Hutchinson of South Bend, Ind, Is visiting old friends in this town Mrs. Hutchinson is the daughter of Deacon Edward Osborne and formerly resided here.
 Marvin Murphy Jr., son of Edward Murphy is down with measles.
 Henry Burr of Bridgeport is the guest of his friend E. R. Gilson.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Edwards will for the members of the Greenfield Country club at the residence of MT. and Mrs. William H. Wilson this ev- ening. Every one who attends is re- uuested to bring some triflfng article which will be exchanged during the evening.
 The graduation exercises of the eighth grade of the Sherman school took place yesterday afternoon. Supt. E. H. Graham gave diplomas to IS of the 25 members of the class who passed the examination successfully and may enter the High school at Bridgeport. The graduates are Eliz- abeth Banks, Sherman Child, Eliza beth Corcoran, Margaret Corcoran, George Dill. Pterson Durham, Mar garet Francis, Marguerite Fallon, Mar tha Hull, Ruth Jennings, Helen Kim sella, William Kinsella, May Kinsella, Alexander Najmany, Ruth Nichols, Thomas Pawlikowski and Ida Won Holtz.
 THOMAS NOON, bottler of fine beers
 and liquors. Free delivery at Fair
 field Beach Mondays and Fridays.
 Moerlin's Extra Beer $1 per case.
 Telephone 109-14 D22*tf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
POST-WALKER NUPTIALS
Pretty Wedding on Rose Hill
 q Ends in the Pooling of the ss Guests by the Bride and Groom
Especial to the Earmer.)

{Sp4cld1 10 IfC ss Southport, June 29-Yesterday morn Ing, at 11:3o occurred the wedding of Charles W. Post and Miss Ada Wal ker at the home of the brides father, Andrew Walker. at Rose HiH. Rev W. H. Holman offiodated. The house was handsomely decorated with flow CTS and greens. Only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom were present. Among them were MT. and Mra Egbert Post of New Durham, N. J.; Mrs A. Wheelan, of Freehold, N. |: E. G. Post and family, Miss May Post, Mrs Maggie Forsyth. Misses Sadie and Eva Walker, sisters of the bride. were the attendants. After the ceremony a hack was provided to take the newly married ones to the station. Friends had decorated the coach pro fusely, thinking to advertise them well. but just as they were about to start George A Sherwood dashed up with his motor car. Before the guests had time to make a. protest the couple were being whisked away leaving the coach with its decorations at the door.
 Tho half rater Bonnie. owned by F. T. Bedford, is being prepared for the racAs at Black Rock, on Saturday. s4- Capt. Jim Brown cut a finger on his rixht hand to the bone, yesterday, while skinning cells, and will be unable to work until it heals.
 Horf Perry, son of Judge J. H. Perry. is home for. his summer vaca- ton
 [ Miss Isabelle Guilbert is passing her vacation ct her homo here.
 The biz auto truck of the Broch bot ting establishment ran over Btlliklns, .Dr. Belisles pet Boston bulls dog, yes terday afternoon. The dogs pit1ful cries reused the neighborhood. He was carried into the house in bas- ket and the doctor will try and save the life of his pet.
 Mrs. Joseph Wheeler has Treturned from Liberty. N. r.
 V Fritz Bedford is driving a new mo- tor car.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
REPAIRS BEING MADE ON
 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE

The Silliman & Godfrey Go. which had the. contract for the laying of the Hammond brick in East Washing ton avenue have started the repairs to some of the worn block in that street at their own expense The compasY gave five year guarantee under bond. The contractors are sim ply turning over the block
 It is expected !. that work on the State street paving will be started next week. The contractor has 90 days in which to complete the work after he has started. It is the biggest piece of paving ever undertaken by the city, being over 7,500 feet in length
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29
AWARDED FOR
 NEW CONCRETE BRIDGE.

A saving to the city of $9OO has been made through the bidding for the erection of a new concrete bridge at Island Brook avenue. The Board of Apportionment allowed $3 300 for the construction, but when bids were opened yesterday it was found that Michael Noonan a contractor of this city was the lowest with a bid of S2 995. There were five other bidders, the highest being that of the B. D. Pierce Jr.. Co. with sS.9s7. Wor'
 be started at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29

lphia-Because George Lewis was wider than his office window, he is now in jail. He stuck in the win dow when he tried to escape from the police who called to investigate an alleged film fam he was working
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29

When it comes to knowledge of the real sentiments of the people some politicians are as ignorant as the wo- man who had an idea that buccolic was atching.-Chattanoo Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-29

Only point for the Lorimer investi- gating committee to determine seems to be whether. it is necessary for United States. Senator to possess a dual personality.-New York Tele- gram.