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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Examinations
Have Kept County Superin-
tendent holland very
busy this month.

This has been a busy month for
Superintendent John holland of the
County schools.
On the 18th and 18th the examination
for common school graduates for High
school entrance was held and sixty
applicants were enrolled. OF this num-
Der thirty-Seven passed. There were
"a applicants from the county and out
Of this number 13 were successful. In
the city there were SO applicants and
out of this number "a made the requir-
ed average. This was a very good show
ing and up to the average. OF the six
colored students that applied and took
the examination, not one passed. Those
that secured the required average will
be entitled to High school privileges.
On May 10Th and 10th Supt. holland
conducted the examination for teachers
Of the county schools. II was held at
the Normal and there were lG6 appli-
cants. By law, Superintendents and his
Board Of Examiners with their assist
ants, conduct the examinations in
Counties where there are Normal schools
and students attending the school from
other counties are allowed TO take the
examination there. There we're 43
counties represented. besides Madison.
The applicants were divided into four
divisions under the direction of the
regular members Of the Board, DIR. J.
B. Million. Valley View, and Miss Leila
Harris, of this city, with assistants,
Prof. j. B. Harris and Miss Marian
holland, all under Supt. holland. These
papers will be graded and sent to the
roSDectiva counties
The County Board of Education vii
meet tomorrow, Thursday the 18th
in Supt Noland's Office and a ful
attendance is requested.
The examination for colored teacher:
for this county is announced for mex
Friday and Saturday at the court house.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Season 1911.

Old Dominion Portland cement, mons
better. at W. W. Broaddus. II
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
SOLD CHEAP
Thirteen lots in Shackelford's
addition, with home place.
bring $l4,065.

The Bluegrass Realty Company, Of
Winchester, Just did nose ahead Of its
expense in the great sale Of lots in the
Shackelford addition last Frinay after
noon. On account of the intense heat,
there was only a medium sized crowd
and the bidding was far below the ex-
pectations of the owners as well as
local people.
Col Moore, of Winchester, the well
known auctioneer. conducted the sale
and was introduced in a short speech by
Hon. W. B. Smith.
IL seems as if the people were not
anxious for building lots, as this addi-
ton Joins BurnamwoOd, where lots sold
a few months ago for 1000 to 1900,
The Realty Co. has certainly improved
this addition, with beautiful streets and
sidewalks and the purchasers Of the lots
secured bargains equal to any that have
been taken advantage.i in this city in
years.
In making his introductory speech,
Mr. Smith said that this was the first
time in Richmond that an auction sale
Of building lots was conducted, and a
brass band was used to draw the crowd
and enliven the bidding. He paid a
very high tribute TO the hustling com.
pany Of Winchester citizens, who took
this project in hand, and by its aggre
sive sp lrit shown, Tin an effort to make
money! had given to Richmond people
great opportunity to secure idea
homes.
The first lot put up, No. l, adjoining
the property of L. B. Harrington, wa:
sold 70 Phil Mony han for $500.
No. 2 was purchased by c. @. Wal
lace for $3.50.
No, 3 by Thompson Burnam for s725
No. 4 by c. c. Wallace for SOS.
No by Anil Lohrisch for $40.
Nos Gand by Hon. Grant E. Lii.
for 81, OBS
Nos. s and by Jonah wagers 70
s1,0l5
Nos. 10 and IL to Dr. Boggs for Sl,04
and Nos, - and 1870 w. w. Broaddu
for s., 065.
1 G. G. Wallace purchased the HON
place, which consisted Of three acres o
ground, besides the Shackelford resi-
dence The price paid was So, 425
very low figure. The total sum de
rived from the sale is S14,065 and &C
cording to Mr.. Radcliffe, Of the Com
pany who acted as clerk, there
barely good cigar all round for Tn
members of the organization after tn
expenses are paid.
Mrs. Shackelford received 81, 500 70
the place and the Improvements cos
almost 81. 500. Il is expected tina
several new residences viii be seen
course Of construction before the yea
= IS out in this new addition.
Culton's link sausage is as good as ca
ha neda Try coma Of II
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Must cone.

Truanl Officer Kunkle is having ex-
cellent results with school children
since the county court assessed a fine
against several parents for failure TO
make their children attend school, 1t
is more necessary 1t this time Of the year,
than any other. said Officer Kunkle; for
children to attend school, as this IS the
closing time and teachers must grade
the pupil for next term. by the exami-
nation within few days" IL speaks
well for the community that few child
rem have caused the officer trouble the
past year on account Of non attendance.
He has just finished taking the white
school census for Richmond and the
lists show 9l7 between the ages Of and
20 on which the schools are allowed pay
from the state.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
BeIieves Ind

: That G. G. Wallace stoutly believes
in the future Of Richmond, now that
the old town has begun to awaken from
her Rip Van Wrinkle sleep with the
organization Of a commercial club and
auction sale Of town lots, is plainly
shown BY the manner in which he bid
on the real estate offerings put up last
Fridiiy by the Bluegrass Reality Co.
He succeeded in purchasing two very
fine lots in addition TO the old Shackel-
ford nome place one Of the most de
sirable residences IN the city. Mr..
Wallace was so asfonished ST the price
offersd for the place that he concluded
to purchase il, although he had no idea
Of such a mcYe when he started to the
SALE After anctl0neer Moore had cried
| the bid So 400 for several minutes
Mr.. Wallace realizing the bargain to be
aainisd at this fgufe. promptly raised Il
( 925 iiofe and It Was Knocked OF 70 him
a fen minutes later He said to-day
that he had decided 10 move 10 his neF
HON as soon as possession could p
secuted
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24

DO you accept the figures Of the tax
payers"
always sir, as they swear TO their
figures
Why do you not use your judgment.
as the law orders you 10 30. and not
bring your troubles up here for Us TO al
just - asked Mr.. Garner.
And Mr.. BuecheI repealed bis first re-
spouse. There, Mr.. Editor is the first
great cause Of LOuisville's tax troubles.
The system we have is bad enough. but
II would not be entirely rotten If as
SeSSerS were ASSESSOR instead Of
mere clerks.
q T. Vonu.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Laws.
and Assessors the Subject of
Criticism by Ex Mayor
Woods of Richmond

Elk Mayor Clarence Woods in a letter
to the Louisville Post, shows where the
tax laws, and some officials also, are al
fault and not the Board of Equalization,
which has been greatly abused BY the
people Of Jefferson, and other counties
in the state, for raising their assessment.
Mr.. Woods says
Editor Evening Post:
Richmond. Ky. May IA,
feel sure had you attended the hear
ing given by the State Board Of
Equalization TO the representatives Of
the Louisville and jefferson county Off
Gals and citizens ON Wednesday last,
you would modify your opinion Of that
board which is the favOrite target now
OF abuse and criticism alike from pOliti-
clans and papers. was present by mere
accident. but | stayed through the hear
ing. Chairman Garner, of the board
showed a greater familiarity with the
situation in jefferson county than did
any man before the board. Think of that
He elected the admission from your as
SCISSOR that it was the custom" 70 dis
obey the law, requiring the acreage as
SeSsed; that Il was his universal prac-
tice to accept the taxpayers figures I'M
der oath, without exercising his own Off
cial right and duty Of fixing the figures
as to him (the ASSESSOR seemed Just
and proper.
Right there, Mr. Editor, perceive the
fatal weak spot in the Louisville COM
plants. Your conscientious taxpayers
and your constituencies ones, let me put
il that way for illustration, give the as
SCISSOR their respective valuations, and
the assessor, instead Of exercising his
own judgment under the law, right
there and then placing his own estimate
of the value in the column provided for
that purpose, simply accepts the fg-
ures given By the taxpayers under oath
as final. Up 90 the lists 10 the State
Board at Frankfort. and those diSin-
terested and fearless men proceed tC
"equalize, and the rain begans to fall
alike on Just and the unjust-all ars
raised alike, and the mischief is to play
Instantly the papers take up the hue
and cry, and the innocent and guilty
taxpayers join in the denunciation Of tbs
State Board. That is simply whippins
the SchOOlmaster because the children
won't study their lessons at home
Chairman Garner asked Mr.. Buechel
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Barn Burned.

Culton's link sausage is as good as ca
be made. Try some Of it.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Highly Complimented

DR.. @. H. Vaught, Of this city has re-
ceived many high compliments from
physicians over the country on his
paper read before the State Railway
Surgeons Association held in Louisville
several days ago, entitled, Does
Heredity figure in the Etiology OF
Appendicitis" SIS the removal Of the
appendix an immunizing agent. The
paper was printed in The Railway
Surgeon, the official magazine Of the
organization and many prominent
surgeons il the United States have
written DR.. Vanght highly compliment
ing him on bis effort in bringing out Sc
many new ideas to the medical world
along this line DR.. Fanghf produced
evidence Of many cases in Madison and
adjoining counties 10 support his claims
that the disease is hereditary and tbs
removing OF il prevented typhoid fever
/ II was the first time lbo subject hal
ever been brought up before meeting
|of physicians
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
DEATHS

Mr.. w. T. Barnes died Of the in
firmaties of old age Wednesday, May
II. at his home on the Barnes Mill pike
He had been in poor health for year
or more. but was confined TO his room
only a few weeks. Funeral services
were conducted at the Pond church by
the pastor, Ed. E. c. McDougle, Thurs
dav afternoon at 3 p. M, thence his
burial in the Richmond cemetery. Mr..
Barnes died on the same farm on which
he was born and on which he lived ali
Of his life. He was born in 1880 and
was therefore 81 years old. de never
married and had been member Of the
Pond church for many years. Mr.
Barnes was a most exemplary citizen.
He leaves two brothers Cyrus and
Milton, both Of this county. His sisters
are all dead.
Mrs. Cassie ] Langford Agee died at
her home at Newly, Of infrmities IN
cident to old age on last Monday. Sh'
married at the age Of seventeen, hel
husband having died about twelve year
ago. Twelve children were born OF thai
union, seven of them still living. Shl
became q member Of the Christian
church when but fourteen years OF ag'
ana during all these seventy-three year
her faith never wavered. She died a
She had lived in the full belief OF
glorious life beyond the grave. funera
services were conducted at her lat
residence by Ed OwenJ- Young, thence
her burial in the family burying groun'
at Newly.
Bring your wool to me al the Madiso
Tobacco Warehouse.
Elmer Deatherape. ftf
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Oreanze.

The theatrical managers Of Central
Kentucky have perfected an organizat-
ion for mutual benefit Of its members
and Manager Baxter Of the Richmond
opera house is one Of the leading men
A meeting is being held to-day in Lex
ington and officers are to be elected
Other members besides Mr.. Baxter are
John B. Stout, Danville; r. S. Porter
Paris; T. E. Neer. Georgetown; r. NJ
Brown, shelbyville; NJ. H. Nave. Nicho
lasville; H. A. ROhs, Cynthiana.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24

Bring your wool to me al the Madison
Tobacco Warehouse.
Elmer Dealherage. 1T
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Record Run.

Emil Lohrifch. who recently invested
in Cole 80 automobile, is making new
records every day for speed and endur-
ance. His latest is trip last Sunday
from Richmond to Lancaster, TO Dam
Vile, to Harrodsburg, to Shakertown,
to Lexington and back to Richmond, a
distance of aboutS125 miles in nine
hours. This included stops at every
town along the route and slow running
along the Kentucky river cliffs from
Shakertown TO Brooklyn bridge on the
Lexington and Harrodsburg pike. He
made the entire trip without mishap
of any kind TO his car.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24

A large delegation Of members Of St.
Marks Catholic church Of Richmond.
went 10 Winchester Sunday 10 witness
the ceremo nies defeating the handsome
new church just completed in that city
Rev. Father O'dwyrc. pastor Of the ST.
Marks church. delivered the sermon for
the occasion and spoke from the subject.
''6lories and Trinmphs Of the Church.
His discourse was we'll received and
was q beautiful tribute 10 the Catholic
church Father O'DEgross excellent al
dress more than upheld the high honor
bestowed in selecting him 10 delire,
this discourse Father Hillonmeyor,
we'll known here. is pastor Of The
/ Winchester church He IS one Of Ihl
yocnges. Priests in the country and is
son Of the noted nprscrfman. n r
HiIienmoyer. near Lexington
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Union Services

Steps are being taken to perfect the
same arrangement as was in effect last
summer, 10 have services at one church,
only, for the evening service during the
hot summer months. Il viii be duly
announced each week at which church
the service viii be held.
This union service is an excellent ar
rangement for the summer Il not only
allows the pastors Of the various chur-
ches a little resc but il brings the mem
bership Of the various churches into
closer fellowship.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
CitYCourt.

Judge Greenleaf administered a fine
Of $50 in two cases against Nat Wilson
for violation of the local option laws.
Wilson is ''of color and is a new
offender. Judge Greenleaf has issued
strict orders to the police to enforce the
law relative to auto lights after night.
Two prominent citizens were fined last
Friday for failing to display lights on
their autos Night officers, Powers and
Potts have their eagle eyes out constant
" for such violators.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Grand Time

The Members Of Richmond COmman-
derry, No l9 are loud in their praises of
the entertainment accorded them IN
Lexington last week at the meeting Of
the Grand COmmandery. The boys
left here Tuesday afternoon, and many
didn't return until after Thursday
evening. The headquarters were at the
Phoenix. The meeting next year viii
be held In Paris
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24

A very disastrous fire broke out early
Monday morning on Estin Avenue. in
the Big tobacco barn of Thomas Wilcox
and in few minutes the entire structure
was iblaze. The fire department made
a hurried run and succeeded in saving
adjoining buildings. but the barn was
dry and the flames made quick work Of
it. Mr Wilcox had small amount OF
insurance on the structure, but Nike
Peters lost $4,000 pounds Of tobacco
valued at $1,000 with only about half
insured. The origin Of the fire is I'M
kr,ourn
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24

Seven Greek miners applied 70 Mayor
Rice last Thursday for transportation
from this city 70 Cincinnati. The y
claimed they were taken 10 the Ida May
coal mines several weeks ago, where
work would be given them, but upon
arrival, the native miners blew up theiE
houses with dynamite and as the
authorities there could give them nc
protection. they decided to return
They we're out Of funds, bui the Mayor
could not furnish on account Of having
no funds for this purpose to draw from
Manager Gabaney, Of the mines, wne
resides IN this city. clalnea that tns
natives are-very poor miners and Whet
expert foreign labor IS brought IN ne.
Immediately sci out 70 prohioit IL 1n'
officers Of that county seem 70 be power
less 10 prevent these oufrages ana M
mines are suffering for Wan 81 enough
labor 70 operate lnem. state troop
should be sent there ard 2 guard KEEP
10 prevent foreign miners rom penn
n6Iesled.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
At Berea.

One Of the largest classes in the history
of the Berea college will graduate the
tirSt week in June, when the Common
cement festivities viii take up about
i've days There are eighty eight to
receive diplomas from the five depart
ments. On June 4th President Frost
viii deliver the annual sermon TO
the graduates and Governor Wilson
viii speak in the evening to the Young
Peoples Religious Societies Dr. A Z.
Conrad, Of Boston. Pastor Of the PARK
street church, viii be present and
deliver an address.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Rivalry in Base Ball.

There appears to be much rivalry be-
tween the first and second Base Ball
teams Of the Normal school.
Team No was defeated a few days
ago by the Richmond team, in close
contest No. ? has challenged No. for a
series Of games but the challenge has.
been declined.
Il looks like the first should be last
and the last first
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Change of Time

Beginning Sunday May 2lst there was
change went into effect on the L & A
which will be Of much importance 10
this city. The train arriving from
BeattyviIle heretofore at l:55 p. m, has
been changed to 1876 and its arrival in
Frankfort 10 p. m. and Louisville Al
G.lOp.m. Passengers should bear this
change in mind
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Memorable Day.

The sudden change in the weather
last Saturday evening, the goth, brought
to mind the heavy snow that covered
the ground in the Bluegrass on Sunday
May 10th. 1894. Many were uneasy for
fear repetition Of that date was about
to come, but the rain was followed by
warmer weather and it is now safe
that summer is really here and the
frosts that have prevailed in May so
often for the past several years will not
come In 1911
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Money Here.

There is perhaps more ready cash in
Richmond and Madison county than
any other county her size in the state.
Last Friday when settlement was
made with the purchasers of the lots in
the Shackelford addition, the Bluegrass
Realty Co.; very kindly offered terms OF
six and twelve months with one third
down, but out of the S14,065 paid for
the lots the Company took all but 5000
with them showing that Sl3, los was
paid in cash and only one of the buyers
IS considered a man of means.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Hows This?

The Ladies World, Pictorial Review.
Modern Priscilla and the Climax, all one
whole year for the paltry sum Of s.. 10.
This offer shows $500 worth Of maya
zines for the home at the very low
price Of 50. 10 for the LOT. Sent to any
or different address old as well as new
subscribers can take advantage Of this
offer. This is great bargain. II
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Too Bad.

There seems to be a wonderful amount
Of complaint from people all over the
country on account Of short weights and
measures. They claim they are short
ed on eatGbles. In Boston thirty eight
per cent Of the scales have been found
70 be incorrect: that is the purchasers
get less than what they pay for. Il is
hoped that Inspector Of weights and
measures, c. Z. Woods. finds nothing
like this in Madison county. he will
spend practically all Of the summer
making an investigation
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
For You.

When you know any marriages,
births, deaths, accidents sale of
land, crop or stock, Church news or
lodge news, please telephone or write
the Climax, so we can let people in
other parts of the county know about
it. We want clean news Of every
kind from everywhere.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
St. Marks Church.

At the Catholic Church Monday, Ri
Rev. Bishop Camillus p. Macs. Of Gov
ington confirmed a class of forty one.
The ceremonies we're beautiful and in
keeping with the customs Of the
Church. Bishop Macs was assisted By
the pastor Rev. Father O'Dwyre and
and Rev. Herbert Hillenmeyer, Of Win
chester. Rev. Flyn. Of Georgetown. ant
Rev. Rohrer, Of Mt Sterling. The
Bishop delivered very strong sermon
10 the class on ''CaLholic Doctrine.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
First Rain.

The first rain in three weeks made
its appearance Saturday evening and It
was welcomed visitor as the ground
had become so parched the farmers were
sprinkling their tobacco beds to keep
the plants alive and the planting OF corn
had been abandoned on account OF the
crusty ground. The rain was not a
soaker, but it viii help for several days
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Revival.

The special services which have been
in progress at the Christian church for
the past two weeks closed Sunday night
with the interest at high tide. There
were twenty three additions TO the
membership. Miss Berry's WORK as
musical director was greatly appreciat-
ed. The pastor is much encouraged
over the progress that is being made in
the different departments Of the work.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
St Johns Day.

The good people of Union City, to-
gether with the Masonic lodge of that
place, are making arrangements for a
big time on St. Johns day, June oath.
The Masons Of Madison county are go
ing 10 make this a memorable occasion
and are coming in droves, together
with their wives, mothers, sweethearts
sons and daughters. A beautiful grove
near Union City has been selected and a
program Of music and addresses D.
prominent Masons has been arranged.
Hon. James Black. OF Barboursyille,
win be on the program and Attorneys
w. o. Davis and Charles Nj Harris, Of
Versailles, will also deliver addresses.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Bad Luck.

Mr. Thomas Black suffered a streak
of bad luck last Friday. His fine buggy
mare was discovered in the pasture
with one Of her hind legs torn almost
completely off and he was compelled to
destroy her. 1t is thought she brought
about the injury in attempting to kick
another animal on the other side Of the
fence and caught her foot.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Elks Busy

The Elks lodge, probably the only
real wide awake organization in Rich
mond, at its regular meeting Friday
evening, appointed committee to pre-
pare refreshments and arrange the
club rooms for reception TO the mem
bers of Louisville Heads of House
organization, which win arrive this
afternoon at three and be the guests OF
the city until six. All citizens are invit-
ed to the club rooms, which will be soor
after the arrival of the the delegation a:
possible. After the reception, the
program arranged by the Commercial
Club and the City Council will be cal
ried out.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Too Much Noise.

Several complaints have been made
In the city on account Of auto drivers
using the cut out on the machine while
riding thru the main thoroughfares al
night. Ii is claimed that the constant
chuck, chuck, chuck, is terribly
annoying and should not be used only
when absolutely needed.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-05-24
Normal Wins.

The fast base ball team of the Normal
SC lool of Richmond made a victorious
trip to Stanford and Bowling Green last
week and easily defeated their OPP
ponents. Normal is the only team that
has ever been able 10 take the measure
of the Stanford boys and the Lincoln
county players were unable TO connect
with Parks pitching. Bowling Green
College also fell a victim to the superb
pitching Of Parks. The Normal school
has made an excellent record this yeaI
and with the games to be played yet
the team will no doubt finish at the tor
of the Kentucky colleges as it is going
good now.