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The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
BIG cATAsTRoPMEs IN ls147
mme. Thebes Takes Bilious squInt
Into Europe's Future-FIood
for London.

Paris.-Among Nine. Thebes's pre-
dictions of 1914 are:
The planet Mars will predominate.
with war always menacing
England will suffer critical perils in
India
London will be threatened by floods,
terrible catastrophe taking place as a
result of the inundations, which will
arouse the pity of the whole civil.
lied world.
Portugal is to see restoration Of
the monarchy.
Austria will be sorely tried with
rioting; there will be bloodshed and
fire In the streets of Vienna: the stu
alton will be even worse than that in
Hungary, and the Hungarian
dynasty will be in grave peril
Germany will experience a severe
upheaval. bringing profound changes
In the character OF her national life.
Italy will witness new pope, who
win be friendlier to the monarchy.
1t will be the good fortune of Rus
sia to promote peace In the Balkans
France is to be afflicted with scan
dals. riots. bloodshed and Industrial
troubles in the northeast.
Paris will have a favorable year.
No disaster is prophesied for Amer
lea
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Not for Ten cents

During Robert Blossoms last visit
in the south he had occasion to spend
the Sabbath with an acquaintance who
owned big plantation near Port Glib
son, Miss.
Some time In the afternoon large
gathering of negroes appeared on the
banks of stream that skirted the
farm. attracted by baptism. Mr.
Edeson, calling to black boy who
was looking on, said:
Isaac. I'll give you dime IL yol
will be baptized this afternoon"
For fully three minutes the darkey
looked at Mr.. Edeson, then he an
swered:
mo. sab; you CANT git me to fool
wit the Lord for ten cents"
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Was Personally lnterested.

Mother" said little girl, bringing
a grimy little urchin to the maternal
fount of kindness, please wash
Dicky's face for him.
But why should wash his face,
dear? I'm not his mother. II Dicky's
face needs washing. wouldn't 1t be bet
ter for him to go homer"
Yes. mother, only--well, you said It
wasn't healthy to kiss dirty faces, and
I want to kiss Dicky nowl"
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Though. "katy" Was a New D,

Thought "katy" Was New Dance.
Two travelling men on an M. X. &
T. train." says the Parsons Sun. were
talking of their trips and young fel-
low sitting across the aisle caught
snatches Of their conversation. His
curiosity got the better of him and he
bent forward and addressed ,the man
in the seat ahead of him: Say. hear
those ginks talking over there? I've
done the Texas Tommy" THE Tan
CO." "The Hesitation Waltz" and some
others, but when 1t comes to doing
the Katy" I pass. What kind of a
wiggle is 1t, anyway Kansas City
Star.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Disappointed In Daddy.

The young daughter of a wealthy
man was i'll. and papa asked what he
should bring her from town for com
fort. The little girl asked for new
number of a certain popular juvenile
series. Papa returned with the report
that the desired book would not be
published for. some time.
We'll. don't see what's the use Of
being successful business man II you
can't even get a book that isn't pub
lished," grunted the disappointed
damsel. anyone can get new book
when It's out"
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

the combined assets Of the largest
banks In England. France and Ger
many. This last statement was found
to be accurate. but the remark brought
out some astonishing revelations of
the Inconsistencies OF the salary ques-
ton.
1t was found that the salary OF the
director of the Bank OF England was
$4,000 year. while the president of
the Imperial German bank received a
modest $500.
Furthermore. II Mr.. McCurdy'e
theory that the presidents salary
should be proportionate to the com.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

New York.-Twenty-f1ve tho sand
dollars year-Is any man worth more
than that?
Charles s. Mellen. recently retired
as president of the New York. New Ha-
ven & Hartford railroad, has brought
down upon his head torrent of argu-
ments. abuse and ridicule by his recent
declaration that no man. in his opin-
ion. can be worth more than S25.000 a
year to any corporation.
How much would John D. Rockefel-
Ter be worth to some rival of the Stand
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Proof.

ut is wrong for an old man to marry
a young fool"
how is he to know that she il
fool?"
When she says yes to his proposal
he ought to know it."
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
A PRACTICAL CHRISTMAS GIFT
Eacfnrx Re.Manuf cfurad IxnA,skrlfAra

Remington No. 6 and No. at $40.
IS per month. or $27 cash. Smith
Premiers No. 2 and No. 4 at $25, IS
per month or $22.50 cash. Guaranteed
by the manufacturer. A typewriter
will be shipped on approval on receipt
OF SIS and satisfactory reference.
Write today. Remington Typewriter
Co.. 1888 Champa ST.. Denver. Colo
Adv
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Every man has his own idea OF what
good time consists OF.

Mrs -winsiov's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the rums. reduces innAmmA
tion allays palm wind cole Ne . bostlsAo
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

They stop the tickle-Dean's Mentho
lated Cough Drops stop coughs by stop
ping tie cause-5c at Drug Stores.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundres
happy. makes clothez whittier than snow
All good grocers. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Valuable,

The Passerby-What handsome
dog. He must be valuable.
Street Dog Dealer-Yer bet e is.
The man wot got i'm of Is offering
s25 reward II brings i'm back
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

The teaspoon is unreliable as a
means OF measuring dose. It varies
from go to 80 minims.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

There are between 5000 and 10000
hot springs OF every variety in the
Yellowstone National park.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

II you wish beautiful. clear whit,
clothes. use Red Cross Bag Blue. At al
good grocers. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Sure Wealthy.

''Is he rich?"
Il should say he is. He's got three
lawyers and four bookkeepers and sew
en- expert accountants figuring out
his income tax."-Detroit Free Press
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Sure Indication,

WAS the musicale n successf"
Yes. Everybody talked" = Bait
more American.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

There is plenty of room at the tol
without pushing anybody OF.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
HOW TO TREAT PlMPLES AND
BLACkHEADS

For pimples and blackheads the fol-
lowing is a most effective and eco
nomical treatment: Gently smear the
affected parts with Cuticura Oint-
ment, on the end OF the finger, but
do not rub. Wash off the Cuticura
Ointment in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. This treat
ment is best on rising and retiring.
At other times use Cuticura Soap
freely for the toilet and bath. to as
sist in preventing Inflammation, irri-
tation and clogging of the pores. the
common cause of pimples. blackheads.
redness and roughness, yellow, oily.
notify and other unwholesome condi-
tions Of the skin.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept. L. oston."-Adv,
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

Some people seem to get a lot OF
pleasure out Of posing as martyrs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

was disclosed that President McCuruy
of the Mutual Life Insurance com
pany received a straight salary Of
s150.000 year Mr. McCurdy said
that was none too much-that he had
the handling OF assets of s440. 100000.
He said these assets were more than
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
One of the oussenhcIms.

"There's nothing like putting the
best foot foremost-putting the best
face on the matter" said Oswald Gar
rison Willard in recent Baltimore
address.
why shouldn't we all emulate Mrs.
Sudden Ryches. whose father was a
policeman"
ord Lacland said to Mrs. Sudden
Ryches at luncheon at Sherry's:
What business is your father in,
madam?
"She flushed slightly. slipped her
amber-co1ored Chateau Yquem. looked
Lord Lacland straight In the eye, and
answered.:
Copper
And Lord Lacland. remembering
the pale palaces of the copper million
aires overlooking the park. said: 'Ah!'
sagely. and was very much impressed
indeed"
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

Important 70 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
ELECTRIC LIGHTS
On the Henderson Route Pas
senger Trains a Delight to the
Travelling Public and the Rail-
road Men.-Expensive Lamps.

Those who went to Louisville Friday
morning got to see the electric illumi-
nation of the day coach, notwithstand-
ing the sun was shining bright up and
down the Henderson Route. Mr.. Carl
Benton, conductor on the passenger
lag, was so proud of the new improve
ment that he turned on the lights for a
minute or two, so the passengers could
see them.
The lights are splendidly arranged
with both the single and shower lights
from the ceiling of the car. A passen-
ger could find needle or read the
finest print by them. All the day
coaches will be fitted up with the same
excellence to the tune of 81 900 each.
Mr. H d. Ross has had charge of
equipping the cars with the new lights,
and all the work has been done at the
shops in Cloverport.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
DR.. Foote's Jersey Cattle Sale.

Breckenridge News, Dear Sirs:-L
want to praise your Office force or who-
ever it was that SO neatly arranged the
"ad" that sent you.
As l am not familiar with newspaper
parlance that would in a few words
rightly express it'll just say that it
appeared exactly as sent it. word for
word, dot for dot, nothing added, moth
ing left OUTPUT in little enough space.
yet quickly catches the eye of every
reader. You have pleased me because
the people speak of it in praise, and
lastly your charge is moderate. thank
you.
And you may tell the people that I
will sell even more Jerseys than | have
listed to be sold, and perhaps a nice
pair of 7 year old, is hand jack mules
also, 8 months secured note is the
terms and Saturday, March LIST at
o'clock p. m, the date. Come to my
sale. See posters. DIR. p. w. Foots.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
ONLY DEATH IN
S|xTy-F|vE YEARS
Mrs. Marshall Dies At Home
Near Hardinsburg--.Was An
Interesting Woman And Moth
er.- Leaves Nine Children.
DEATH OCCURS FRIDAY

Mrs. Artimisa Marshall, wife Of J. 5.
MARSHALL, deceased, died at the home OF
her. son in law, Eli Board, near Har-
dinsburg. Mrs. Marshall was the daugh'
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Payne. She
was born December IS, 1914, and died
February 81, 1918, in her sixty-elghth
year. She was married to Mr.. Mar
shall July 20, 1868.
Mrs. Marshall was an interesting wo'
man and devoted mother of thirteen
children, nine Of whom are living.
They are: Mrs. ]. B. Gibson, Mrs. Abe
Dowell, Mrs. Ida Board, Sam, VIII,
Humphrey, Robert, Sylvester and John
Marshall. Besides there are eighteen
living grand She had large
family connection on her side, and a
remarkable fact is that her death is
the first one in her family for sixty five
wears, Notwithstanding, she was one OF
twelve children. The ages of her BROTH
ers and sisters run from forty-nine to
seventy-four years.
Mrs Marshal was member OF the
Methodist church forty years. Her fun
eral was conducted by the Rev. Mr..
M. L. Dyer assisted by F. r. Robert
son. She was buried at her home place.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
MRS. ALVIN S|M0NS
Dies in Denver, CoI.--Went West
to Regain Health and Meets
Death. mo Particulars Are Yet
Learned..G Good Woman Gone.

kilograms were received here last
week by relatives announcing the death
OF. Mrs. Alvin Simons which occurred at
their home at 1887 Clay street, Denver,
Colorado. Particulars have not been
received.
Mrs. Simons had been i'll of tubercu-
losis for several months, and last sum-
mer Mr.. Simons took her to Colorado,
thinking the climate would benefit her.
She is survived by her husband, one
daughter, Cissell, and one son, Henry
Nav. Mrs G. w. Roth, of Morgan
town, Ind; Mrs Ike Meyer, of Nash
vile, Tenn, Mrs. Henry Solbrig, and
Messrs. Owen, Raymond and Henry
Nav are her brothers and sisters. Be-
sides these. Mrs Simons had old and
good friends in Cloverport. She is re-
membered as enc who got joy out of
serving others, giving them encourage
ment and helping all in the struggles
for right against wrong. She had am
billions and great desires for her home
and her church, the Lucille Memorial,
and the day was never too long to tire
her in working for both. Word of the
death of Ella May Simons brings back
kind memories of her life in her native
town.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
New Tax Receipt.

The State Auditor is preparing to get
out the blank tax receipts for every
county in the State as provided fer by
the law passed by the Legislature last
winter. These tax receipts with stubs
attached in book form will be sent to
every county clerk and he will fill out
each blank giving the name of the tax.
payer and the amount of taxes due, and
turn the book over to the sheriff for
collection. In this way every tax re-
ceipt will be uniform in every county.
The sheriff must sign the receipt when
the taxes are paid and the book will
show exact amount collected. There
will be more than a million of these re.
ceipts and the Auditor expects to have
them in the hands of the county clerks
by February 10, and no other form of
tax receipt will be valid after that date.
Hancock Clarion
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
League Entertained.

The Epworth League social last
Thursday night in honor of George
Washington's birthday was wonder
ful success, fifty guests being present
and many were costumed in Colonial
style. Ice cream with cherries and
cakes with little flag in each one were
the refreshments. Among those pres
emit were: Misses Burn, Eloise Nolte,
Eldred Babbage, Chas. Fallon, Marion
Denton, Martha Miller. Misses Sawyer,
Pauline Norman, Misses McGavock,
Dwight Randall. Misses Smith, Rosa
6ipple, Mrs. j. A. Ross, Frank Moor
man, Andrew Ashby, Lula Sewers.
HOWE Wardrip, Prof. and Mrs. Mccoy,
Lilbon Smith. Marcus and Joseph Mil
Ter, Father Pate, Mike Tucker. Mrs.
Coed Earl Boiler, Randall and Joe
|Ros9, Fred Adams. Rev. and Mrs. Wal.
|ker. Misses Weatherholt, Misses Wroe,
Susie Newton, Wilbur Chaplin, Norman
Mrs. Benton Eubanks, Ray
Lewis Heyser, Walter Hawkins, Mrs.
b. M. Smith, Mrs. Duncan. Miss Ditto,
|Forrie Hardin. William White, Claudia
Pate and others called during the re-
|ception.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
Fine Time Monday Night.

The Rev. Mr.. Cottrell and Mrs. Cot
trell were host and hostess Monday
night to the young people of the Bap-
fist church. A delightful evening was
|spent with an interesting program from
|start to finish. One of the features was
AN in3mitation of graphophone by the
chuDeh choir. They stood behind a
curtain on which was painted
Of music and their voices came
bugh the big black notes. Those
10 sang were: Misses Claudia Pate
and Ray Heyser, Miss Cleona Wealth
erholt and Mrs. Keith, Messrs. Wave
Rolf and Ads Kramer, Prof. Mccoy
and Proctor Keith. After funny song
|or two that set the crowd in hilarious
laughter parody on the Cottrells was
Sung. Fruit punch and cakes were
|served.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
CIRCUIT COURT
Notes. MANY indictments Re-
turned.-Busiest Set OF Men
Around The Court House In
Years.

Circuit Court adjourned last Satur-
day after two weeks session. The
grand jury was the busiest body of men
and did more work than any jury for
years. They returned one hundred and
thirty.one indictments for various Of
fences. Selling of cigarettes to min.
ors constituted the majority of the in
dictments.
1t was Judge Laymen's first court
and it was conceded by the members
of the bar, the juries and litegants
that he presided with as much ease as
an old stager. The attorneys were sat.
isfed with his rulings and not word
OF criticism was heard. TheJ say he
fills the place to the satisfaction of the
entire bar. Col. Claude Mercer, the
new Commonwealth attorney, was
also commended for mis- good work.
D. C. Walls, a young attorney who
was granted license to practice law by
the Oldham county bar, was on motion
of Allen h. Kincheloe, was sworn in as
a regular practicing attorney at this
bar.
Chs. B. Fisk and Albert Lively were
convicted of house breaking and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for one to
years.
Fred Davis was sent to the House oi
Reform for two years for having bur-
glar tools In his possession.
Court will convene next Thursday &c
wind up some unfinished business.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
Little For the Money.

Mr.. Jake Miller came in the News of
fee Tuesday to buy a dimes worth of
old newspapers. Looks like mighty
little for the money" he said as they
were handed him. A smile was the
answer given him. Then Mr.. Miller
laughed heartily and said; 81 hear that.
so often when people buy meat, that I
have got the habit of saying it myself"
1t is just habit folks have-complain--
ing at the price of things. Can't you
let me have it cheaperl Is that your
best pricee That's awfully high isn't III
Go in the stores and you will nearly
always hear question like that, and yet
customer never doubts the honesty of
his merchant.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
Mr.. HENDERSON
Calls Attention To Mountain
Work OF Kentucky Sunday
Schools Mr.. Vaughan Writes
OF Gaining Ground.

7. B. Henderson, of Webster, presi-
dent Of County Sunday School Work,
and Miss Alta st. Clair, secretary,
sent an interesting article Gaining
Ground" by w. J. Vaughan. field
worker for the Sunday schools in Ken
lucky.
The following paragraphs are taken
from it:
Compared with former years, the
Sunday school work in Eastern Ken
lucky as whole is gratifyingly pros
porous.
every county in the mountains is
now organized.
"The new Department of Temperance
and Purity is a very popular move
ment and through it we are enlisting
the best talent in the State"
"The Department Of Missions is be-
ing introduced and it is proving a rev.
elatlon in the communities where no
work of the kind has ever been DONE"
Mr.. Vaughan visited forty-six coun.
ties. The work that he accomplished
last year is wonderful and interesting.
Those who wish to read the article,
should make an effort to get it, and
can get it by writing to President Hem
derson.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26

Here is a unique letter, found recent
ly In a Georgia "moonshine" district:
Dear Bill, old boy, il you could read
the papers you'd know by this time
what good news they've had for US re-
cent. Congress has done gone and
passed law that'll keep other states
from shippin' ticker into old Georgy.
That's the good news, old boy, and it
done my heart good to read it. There's
where we'll hit it high and hard! 1t
means business for us home.folks, an
purity soon there'll be more stills goin'
to the minute than the revenoo fellers
can locate in a mile. 1t does seem
that Providence Is on our side at last''
Atlanta Constitution.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
James n. Bassett Dead.

Leitchfeld, KY, Feb. 24-James II.
Bassett, aged eighty-hve years, died
at his home in this county of senility.
Mr.. Bassett was one of the best known
farmers in this county, and is survived
by number of children, including Mrs.
f. h. Dent, Mrs. May f. Kinney. Mrs.
Julia B. Chick and Mis-. w. F. Greg
DRY, of Louisville. Two sons, Frank
Bassett and Lieut.. Col. Bassett, reside
in Hopkinsville, and two other sons,
Edwin and h. ]. Bassett, reside in this
county.
The arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been made.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
Joseph BaIIman First
Boy To Win Prize

knew there was talent in the boys
of our school, and by pursuing the old
time rule Of try. try again, have sue
ceeded In finding an ad writer in the
person of Master Joseph Il. Ballman,
who this week wrote the best adver
tisement and won the prize of one dol
lar. Again the girls did well and were
close after you, Joseph. The ad appears
in this issue and reflects much credit
on the writer, and should he follow
this line Of work, no doubt he will some
day rank high among the ad writers.
Respectfully,
Marion Weatherholt
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
To the Democrats
of Breckenridge County.

Being truly grateful to those who so
Loyalty supported me in my candidacy
four years ago, and now yielding to the
many solicitations of my political friends
from various parts of the county, have
decided to again become a candidate
for the Office of Superintendent of the
Public Schools Of Breckenridge county
and my formal announcement will fol-
low in due time. j. w. Trent.
Custer, KY, Feb. "a, 1913.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
Home Burns Friday.

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. l..
Noel burned Friday about noon. Most
of their furniture was saved, but there
was no insurance on the house. They
are staying at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Ross, and as yet, have
not decided on any plans for their fu-
ture home. Mr.. and Mrs. Noel are
among the oldest people of the town
and their misfortune is regretted.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
To the Democrats of the
Tenth Senatorial District.

am a candidate for the State Sem
ate. subject to the action of the DEM
ocratic primary to be held on August 2,
1913. respectfully solicit the support
of the voters of Meade, Hancock and
Breckenr idge counties.
| have been Democrat all my life;
have contributed a great deal of my
time and what money / was able to the
service, and have never before sought
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
Sunday School Institute.

There will be Sunday School Insti-
lutte at Hardinsburg March 81, ~ and
%. Mr.. George A. Joplin and. Miss
Naude Dance will have charge. Presi-
1ent Henderson is anxious for the Off
Ders and teachers OF all the Sunday
Schools 10 attend.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
Popular Young Girls Here.

Miss Louise Lewis and Miss Mar
Raret Flemister, of Fordsville, returned
home Monday afternoon after delight
ful visit to Miss Isabelle Burn. They
we're the guests of honor at tea Sat-
urday afternoon at the home of their
hostess, and Saturday night Miss Dona
Ross gave charming party in compli-
ment TO them.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26
To The Democrats of Brecken-
ridge County:

am candidate for Representative subject to your
ton a the coming August Primary
For the past six years have been teaching school in the
rural districts of county know the needs of the farmer
and believe that his should have preference all
other interests.
am opposed to the making of large and useless appro
prations and the creating of offices unnecessary
young and my future is before Is it not bet
ter trust this important part to young who desires to
accomplish something in life than whose future well
spent!
If favored with this nomination. and my election should
follow November shall represent the and the
classes.
l ask your consideration, assuring you that if
nominated will make every honorable effort possible elect
the entire ticket in November.
Yours for square deal and victory in November,
Norman Ditto
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-26

TO The Democrats OF
Breckenridge County,"

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin c.. Foote are
congratulations on the ar
rival of a fine BOY. Three families of
the toote tame have been maze hap.
by with a little Democratic voter in
each home during the last three weeks
and there was not suffragette among
them--all three boys!