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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24
Judge George M. Davidson, One Of Lin
coin County's Most Distinguished
Sons, Dies At His Home
In Stanford.

Judge George Mosby Davidson died
at his home in Stanford on last We'd
nesday morning and his remains, after
funeral services at the Methodist
church, of which he had long been a
member, were placed at rest in the
Stanford cemetery.
Judge Dawson was taken seriously
II at Silver Creek, where he had for
some time been on duty as a U. S.
storekeeper and gauger, and his condi-
ton becoming alarming, he was taken
home, arriving there in an unconscious
condition on Tuesday afternoon. Judge
Dawson was 81 years of age at the
time of his death.
Judge Dawson was a unique
figure in politics of the Eight
Congressional district, an uncomprom-
Using old line republican, he held the
distinction of being the only republican
ever elected to Congress from the dis
trict, he having defeated Hon. John B.
Thompson of Harrodsburg in 1896.
There was never a political gathering
of any moment in the district but what
Mr.. Dawson was to be found in the
forefront fighting for the principles of
his party. His last political act was as
an elector, espousing the cause of Pres
ident Taft, and went down in defeat,
though fighting gamely for that princi-
pie which he espoused. Mr.. Dawson
was man of the highest integrity,
and had host of friends in the state,
irrespective of party utilization. He
had held many offices of distinction, IN
Guiding that of County Judge, at the
hands of his home people, and they
loved HIM for his many noble traits of
character. He also served as Assist
ant District Attorney for the Eastern
District of Kentucky. Judge Dawson
in survived by two brothers, DIR. R. L.
Dawson and Thomas Dawson, and two
sisters, Mrs. j. c. Florence and Miss
Lizzie Dawson.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24
Abaudons Tripod For The Law.

Mr.. George w. Boner of Nicholas
vile, one time editor of the Nicholas
vile Tribune, was examined at Irvine
last week and was duly admitted to the
practice of law, and is now well on his
wav to seat on the supreme bench.
George is Garrard county boy, son
of the late John A. Boner of the Marks
bury neighborhood, and we wish him
all the success in the world in his new
pursuit. He will probably practice his
professisn in Nj. holasville.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24
County Schools Close.

The majority of the county schools,
in fact all which began in time and
were not interrupted by sickness or
some other cause, closed their term on
last Friday, and pupils and teachers
may enjoy the holidays to the utmost,
secure in the knowledge that school is
out for this winter.
The schools of the county have had
an unusually successful year, more
interest being evinced by both teachers
and pupils than ever before and the
country school is fact forging its way
to the front as an educational factor.
The course of study has been broadened
the facilities have been increased, more
care ii takeu of the buildings and
grounds, proper acoustics are fur.
niseed to assist the pupils in the pursuit
of their studies, the teachers as we'll as
the pupils have become students anc
every possible effort is being made t.
make the country school a flower fol
SOOu III Iuc COuSc VI 6uuCdClOn III The
county.
There is vast difference between
the country school teacher of decade
ago and of today; then a certificate.
either LIST I'd or Sd class was all thai
was necessary to teach, Now a country
school teacher must keep abreast Of
the times in educational matters, or she
will soon find herself unable to secure
a school. In consequence during the
interim between schools the teacher
takes steps to perfect herself for the
position which she holds, she attend!
chautauqua gatherings, Institutes, ant
last but not least goes to Normal schoo
and takes course and uses every
possible effort to make herself better
fitted for the application of the more
modern methods of teaching.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24
Stand Pipe Material On The Ground.

All of the material for the huge
water tower to be erected in the rear
of the postoffice is on the ground, the
foundation is already completed and
the contractors claim that it can be
completed within thirty days. How
ever, it is not probably that the actual
work of erecting it will be commenced
until after the holidays, as the workmen
for the job will be sent here from
Pittsburg Pa, and Their are more than
likely to want tn spend their Christmas
at home.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24
Trial Postponed.

The examining of Mr.. S. H. Estes
which was set for last Friday in Rich
mond was postponed because of the ina
bility of Mr.. Porter Wearren, who was
cut in fight with Mr.. Estes last week,
to appear against him. Mr.. Wearren is
in The Gibson Sanitarium where he is
receiving every attention, and while
his condition Is yet serious, it is thought
that he will pull through all right.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24
Pine Knot Wins.

The court of appeals has decided that
there was mo election" in the struggle
between Pine Knot and Whitley City as
to which place was the county seat of
McCreary county, holding that the
election should be held on some regular
election day in November. In the
election from which the appeal was
taken Whitley City won, and the
decision of the court is looked upon as
a victory for Pine Knot.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24
We Have Noticed The Fact.

A representative of the Dowie print
ing house of Chicago was here this
week, soliciting orders from local bust
ness men. We noticed that those who
send their printing orders away from
home are usually the first who want
their home printer to keep something
out of the paper" for them-and he
usually does. interior Journal.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24

We have eadeavored to get the name
of everyone who was ''home for the
holidays, and all the visitors in town,
but because of going to press early
some may have been overlo oked.
Telephone us your personals and we
shall be glad to publish them.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24
Takes Vacation.

Mr.. Clay Humphrey, the gentlemanly
operator at the Colonial Theatre, will
leave this week for a weeks visit to
relatives in Ohio and Indiania. Mr..
Humphrey has had charge of these ma
chimes for some time. and to his eff
cheney is due the lions share of credit
for the splendid entertainments at the
Colonial. During his absence, another
good operator will be on hand. Dan
vile Messenger.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24

The various loose leaf tobacco markets
will conduct no sales until January I'd,
but they will be open for the reception
of tobacco as usual.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24

The banks will be closed and the
postoffice will observe holiday hours
tomorrow christmas day. but the
rural carriers will make their deliveries
as usual.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24

The mark down sales held by the
Lancaster merchants Immediately pre-
ceding. Christmas proved material
assistance to Santa Claus.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24

Father O'Dwyer of Richmond held
Catholic service at the home of Mr.. N.
Miller this Tuesday, morning.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24

Was ever prettier day than Sunday
seen in December?
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24
SQUARE DEAL AND COURTEOUS
TREATMENT GUARANTEED ALL

G. Devine, af Mercer county, sold
1850 pounds for S567.14. His crop
averaged
$1,000.
Mitchell Taylor, of Boyle county;
sold 1.215 pounds, for S3O2.54,
which averaged
$24.0O
Harvey & Sexton of Mercer coun-
ty, sold 1855 pounds for S318.O8,
which average
$1,000.
Cobbs & Potts, of Boyle county
sold 1,195 pounds. for S22O,O7,
which average
$500.
John Moore. of Mercer county
sold 2,440 pounds for 1921 .76, which
averaged
$21.38.
A. Devine, or Mercer county sold
1855 pounds for S314.65, which
averaged
SPOOL.
| W. P. Meredith, of Mercer CONN.,
ty sold 3;OlO pounds for $646.61
which averaged
! $21.48.
W. P. Kincaid of Lincoln COUNTY
sold 1895 pounds, for 1868 49,
which averaged
$21.zO.
George Moberly of Mercer county
sold AIS pounds for $106 O4, which
averaged
/ $22.33.
| r. H. Bronaugh of Lincoln coun.
ty has to his credit the years rec.
ord for the highest average made
over the local breaks, as well az
the highest single basket sold
His offering this week were 1,6Os
pounds which brought $536.0f
which averaged.
$26.4O
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24
4OCentS
PER POUND

The Danv1lle Tobacco Warehouse Company
Breaks All Records for the Year Over Its Floors.
This House Has Made Wonderful Record This
Week---For Three Straight Days It Has Only
Touched the High Spots.
Highest Floor Average Highest Individual Aver
age and the Highest Priced Single Basket,
Which Is Record To Be Proud Of
The Averages Given below Are Eye-Openers for
the PEOPLE Who Have Tobacco to Sell Over
The Danville Breaks
This House Has The Largest Floor Space South
of the Kentucky River in the State of Kentucky
Unloading Capacity Unsurpassed---Stable Room
for 200 Horses.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-12-24

Henry Bright Secretary respect o5o
street, happiest Why? they
sold
anything that has which
yet Oee" accomplished " " ~ o0''o Ou ~ ' justly Har
this exuran feeling For three STRAIGHT davs last week this house
which
highest average highest average
highest priced brought d
per pound justly proud
sNN' pN'' sold
gest capacity Kentucky
Kentucky capacity
deal accorded to all and ever courteous treatment on the part
management steadily increasing
regarded very country v sol
" which
Whole Crop Averaged $264O which
Reuben Bonoushof county, sold
sold crop average
bringing per pound This tobacco said
have been the hest seen IN tho st for tho ,+ e o, ordf
over
Follow Tobacco Warehouse the
His o
your tobacco satisfaction your face
which
Following are few of the best averages of the week
DANv|LLE TOBACCO Ware
DANvILLE KENTUCKY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Opposed to Convention

T am a democrat I believe in the rule of the people: that popular sover- eighty is sure foundation of all govern mental processes, that it will stand every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
FRAZER FIRST TO
 SUBMIT TAX REPORT

Montgomery, June 5.-(Special.)- 1.-The first annual tax report was received yes terday from the treasurer of Bullock coun- ty and was filed in the office of State Au- ditor c. Brooks Smith. The report was rendered by Capt. N. H. Frazer tax col- lector, and showed that the state taxes from that county for the year amounted to s2as521.5S Frazer has been for several years the first to render his final report to the state. His record was broken last year by $. D. McGee of Tuscaloosa county.
 The law requires that tax collectors meet with county boards of revenue the first Monday in June, in orLer to settle all tax questions. Today was, therefore the first day tax report could have been filed Other reports from tax collectors are expected to be filed within the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06

of the United States, Mir Taft, has the power through the appointment of judges to promote the encroachment of the in- | terests or the protection of the people as l the case may be. He expresses himself as being utterly opposed to the recall ol 1 judges or even court decisions. and yet l Mr. Taft has by the character of his ju- dicial appointees projected the necessity of recall on the American people and made it a great and absorbing issue. Senator Deliver described Mir. Taft as a large body surrounded by men who knew exactly what they wanted. MT. Roosevelt described Mir. Taft as a good man. feeble man, who was surrounded by people who were not feeble and who were not good He has revolutionized the federal supreme court by the additions which he has made since he became Pres ident.
 Tt is asserted by many that the ma ! i7rity of this great court now looks rough the glasses of special interests 1t is true beyond question that the It four appointments were practical, de in the council chambers of the rail ds.
 corporation attorney or a corpora enyironed man would never be se- ed as a juryman to decide the cause he people. MT Tafts appointments, ther to his cabinet or whether to the Hi est or lowest courts, nave been made the ranks of the corporations or in CT to their approving nod Is the e4Hf of the people so poor that none but ration counsellors are competent to 1pon their rights or adjudicate their 3?
 Roosevelt charges in his public es that MT. Taft is being supported bosses, by those who support the interests, by those who believe in
 avs for the benefit of classes, by
 who believe in such decisions of
 hest court as will most benefit the interests, and characterized Mr. well meaning but feeble, a weak
 eked by the powers that pillage
 B again, he states that if Mr.
 policy of habby indecision and
 acquiescence in the wrongdoing
 oked boss and crooked dnancier
 ed to continue, there will grow
 hatred in this country, there
 up uncomfortable and ugly feel
 political. social and industrial
 thoughtful man who studies
 nditions in the light of history
 that the referendum is pro-
 hat the day of the Stuarts of
 pms, of the Manchus in America
 red Whether we have the in-
 he referendum and recall or
 going to have the rule of the
 the protection of the people aHH that the triumph of the people
 peacable triumph"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
NOTORIOUS SAFE
 BLOWER ARRESTED

Los Angeles, June 5.-"Memphis" Jones, alias Joseph Busch, who the police claim is one of the most notorri- ous safe blowers in the United States, Is under arrest and is held for the au- thorities at Dallas, Tex. The police say Jones is wanted at Dallas for two sefe blowing jobs and for breaking jail while his trial was in progress, liberating 30 other prisoners at the same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
NEGRO PATROLMAN
 DIES IN CINCINNATI

Cincinnati, June 5.--John Samples, a negro patrolman of this city died yes terday at his home on Preston street
 Samples many years ago was a noted race rider in this country and rode Ten Broeck when that famous horse de- feated Mollie Mccarthy in the memora- ble match race at Louisville. July 4. 1873. Samples has been a member of the Cincinnati police force for 23 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06

uates with words of touching elo quence. confering the bachelors degree on the nine seniors. The salutatory which carried with it the second honiors of the class was delivered by R. B. Carr of Pushmataha, Ala
 Eva Conner English Prize
 pr. J. S. Frazier, president of the board of trustees, announced that Gov ernor Conner had subscribed $500 to establish the Eva Conner prize in En- glish literature, the fund to be avail able immediately. He also stated that the same faculty would be retained with the exception of the professor of science, which place will be filled by E. B. Jones.
 The valedictory was given by the first honor man of the 1912 class, C. NJ Dannelly of Montgomery
 Honorary Degrees Conferred :,
 The degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon Rev William M Cox of Mobile, a student of the Southern university from 1873 to 1877, and pre- siding elder of the Mobile district; Rev. Edward Aires Dannelly, a student of the university from 1886 to 1889, of Mobile, and Rev. E. c. Moore of Mont gomery.
 Judge Robert L. Williams, student of the university from 1888 to 1884, and from 1893 to 1894, associate justice of the Oklahoma supreme court, received the degree of Doctor of Laws.
 The decided feature of the day, an event which had been anticipated with so much speculation over the state since the announcement that he would speak here, was the 3accalureate ad- dress of B. B. Conner.
 President Sledd, in few choice and complimentary words. introduced Gov ernor Conner to the audience. For at least five minutes the applause was tremendous. The governor smiled and smiled. He seemed .n great good humor, preluding his speech with many jokes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
IMMENSE TIMBER
 DEAL IN FLORIDA!

Pensacola, Fla, June 5.--The largest timber land deal to be closed in this section in many years was consum- mated here today when A. l.. Ford Ss Bros. of Chipley and B. M. Lindsey of Bonlfay. West Florida naval stores op- orators paid s50o,0OO in cash for 3o.0O0 acres of almost virgin pine timber land in Holmes and Washington coun- ties The land eventually will be used for farming. For the present. how. ever. the timber will be turpentined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
.GRASSHOPPERS DO
 UNTOLD DAMAGE

Austin, Tex, June 5.-The grasshop- per pest is becoming a serious menace to the cotton crops of central Texas Entomologist E. E. Shell of the de- partment of agriculture left this after noon to investigate the blight in Blan- co, Gillespie and Kerr counties. where the grasshoppers are reported to have caused thousands of dollars worth of damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06

Clanton. June .-(speoial)-The special schol tax heretofore levied by this county for the support of the county schools expired under the law with this year and in order to comply with the act of the legislature authorizing such levy, a special election was held in the county Monday to determine whether or not the court of county commissioners should be au- thorized to make this special levy again. The election passed off quietly almost ~without notice of the affair being taken by the average citizen. It carried by a handsome majority, considering the light vote polled
 The school situation in Clanton has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
KEEP COOL

kEEP COOL yllle beach, Seaboard. every through Pullmans. $15 round 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
CHILTON COMMISSIONERS WILL
 LEVY SPECIAL SCHOOL TAX

greatly cleared within the past IS hours. Some time since Prof W. L. flick, the then principal of Clanton academy, though re elected to the position, had his salary cut and refused to accept the position again.
 The city council met Monday night and elected as principal of the Clanton schooi Prof J. J. Pickens of Gadsden. The as- sistant teachers for last year, though unanimously reelected, decided not to re- turn for another year, with the exception of Miss Williams.
 The board reserved the right to select the corps of assistant teachers, except in the case of the primary teachers, whose selection was left to the new prin- eipel, Professor Pickens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06

else commissioners. In our cities we have the initiative, the referendum and recall all in active operation both as to the com niissioners and their policies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06

else commissioners. In our citles We nave the initiative, the referendum and recall all in active operation both as to the com nissioners and their policies.
 Judge Jones Action
 Judge Jones' the inferior federal court judge at Montgomery, granted an inJunc- ton against the state laws which reduced the passenger rate on railroads to 2i5 cents per mile. and the freight rate on 1l0 commodities of common production, con- sumption and use. The state exercised it's right Of referendum or appeal to the appellate court at New Orleans, and that tribunal dissolved the injunction and or dered a trial of the rates. The inferior court put the causes on trial and referred them to masters appointed by itself with out consultation or suggestion from the whether these functionaries were satisrac- tory to that party to the cause which rep resented over 100000 people.
 After three years these masters and the judge have decided the rates were con- hscatory and dstructive, have recalled the decision of the appellate court and have reinstated the injunction annulling the laws.
 'The state democratic convention passed a resolution recalling the decision of the inferior court and directed the governor to call the legislature in extra session to re-enact the passenger rate of 21a cents and the 110 commodity rates. The con- vention ought to have gone one step fur ther and instructed the legislature to pass a resolution that it would be unseemly and would violate any proper standard or | judicial ethics that any Louisville and 1 Nashville attorney should again as judge 1 sit on these causes. These proceedings are too serious to have even the appear | ance of being used as shell game against | 2.250.0 coo people,
 '"The state convention by unanimous vote declared in favor of a referendum to the legislature. Win the governor and the legislature respond?
 '1n five days the legislature could be | convened in extra session and In 10 days 1t could re-enact the 2is cent passenger and the 110 commodity rate. It could and should pass a resolution approving the de- eision of the appellate court turning down l the inferior court injunction and putting the rates on trial and declaring that l three years continued and actual use had proven that under the state made rates the railroads had paid their dividends, I their earning capacity had increased and | their general condition had improved. Thus was the wisdom of the trial as or l dei ed by the appellate court demonstrated and the legislature vindicated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Prominent Elk Dead

Kansas City, June 5.--F. B. Kingsley. grand lecturing knight of the Elks. is dead al his home in Kansas City, Kan. of heart failure. He was 56 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
SOUTHERN CLOSES ; SUCCESSFUL YEAR Greensboro Turns Out En-
 masse to Exercises DEGREES CONFERRED
DEGREES CONFERRED
Nine Seniors Receive Degree of Bach elor of Arts-Comer Subscribes $500 to Establish Eva Conner
 Prize in Literature

Greensboro June 5.-(Special.)- Graduating exercises today closed the 5Sd commencement of the historic Southern, which was the most success ful of recent years in point of attend ance and interest. All of the stores were closed and Greensboro repaired to the college en masse, filling the great auditorium and gallery.
 President Andrew Sledd in cap and gown. presided His bearing was diff nified and distinguished. his scholarly language and beautiful sonorous voice made his every utterance gem.
 Medals Awarded
 Medals were conferred upon the fol- lowing: Essayists, Robert E. Carr; So- cieties for Oratory, Clarence M. Don nelly; Montgomery United Daughters of the confeeeracy, T. J. Gress. Scotts- boro. Junior. k. R. Morris; freshman, sophomore. J. A. Baxley scholarship medals Miss Maud. Dew; Review and Bulletin, c. M. Bannelly; Ready Writ CTS. pride. R. E. Carr; Ready Debaters, prize. E. A. Allen.
 pr. Sledd briefly addressed the grad
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-07-25
FOR SALE

Two houses on one lot. Two cisteus
and a good we'll viii sell altogether
or separate at a very low price.
A new four-room cottage and + acre
land. Can be purchased for Sl,65O if
taken soon.
Two houses on Brewery street and
one large, nine-roomed dwelling near
zine works. viii be sold cheap.
Joseph Tamblyn offers an undivided
one-half interest Of all of the property
formerly owned by Isaac TambIyn.
VIII be sold at a bargain AN together
or each piece separate.
A large. ten-roomed dwelling, near
residence Of J. p. Harris Arranged
for two tenants. Is offered for low
price Also q small business place on
High street
Parties wanting ro buy. sell VIZ pom. ..y or
surrounaiua country property pIea-gaaIuu
]. B. REYNOLDS.
Opposite C. HHl Jr...r-