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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
BETTER WITHOUT TIE STARCH
Lingerie Waists Need Careful Treat
ment In the Laundry II You
Want Them 70 Last

Wash lingerie waists as usual, but
do not starch. When dry, dip In borax
water using one tablespoonful Of
borax to one quart of warm water.
Wiring ont and fold in towel for a
few hours. Then iron dry. The
waists viii not get mussed nearly as
soon as when starched and are easier
to iron. When ironing use a small
iron. Sprinkle some orris powder un-
der the ironing sheet and you will
find that 1t will give delicate per
fume to he waists.
To have a nice, smooth starcn, put
few drops of kerosene in and stir I'M
I'll blended with the starch. 1t will
prevent the starch from sticking.
When washing very delicate fabrics.
such as null, organdy, net. lace. ETC..
stiffen with gum arabic. Dissolve the
gum in hot water to a consistency of
mucilage and keep bottled for use.
Add tablespoon to a large cup of
water.
ed as follows: FIJI a two-quart fruit
can with gasoline, put the waist to be
cleaned in this, screw the top on well
and let stand overnight. In the morn
ing shake the can back and forth. The
motion will churn the dirt from the
waist. If much soiled, rinse in fresh
gasoline. Hang on the line until all
odor has disappeared. Shake well and
press with a warm iron. Net yokes
and sleeves can be very successfully
dry cleaned by rubbing gently in pull
verified laundry starch and then shak-
ing the starch out.
To clean the lace yoke of a gown
without ripping it out, place under the
lace clean Turkish bath towel folded
to several thicknesses, then scrub the
lace well. An embroidery hoop is also
of assistance and protection when
cleaning yoke. Put the soiled part
of the yoke in the hoop and clean.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Fish cha+sderr,.

Fry out dry in the dinner pot some
thin slices of pork; put in a layer OF
potatoes sliced in the same way; also
some fish; repeat in the same order
until all is in the pot, putting some
pepper and salt on each layer OF po-
tatoes; split some hard biscuits. dip in
water, and put them around the sides
and over the top; put in water enough
to come into sight. Stew until the po-
tatoes are done, and add half pint of
milk or teacup of sweet cream be-
fore taking up.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
PIanked Chicken.

For two spring chickens, which will
serve four persons, cupful of boiled
rice is required, half a pound of mush-
rooms, one small tumbler of guava
jelly and three baked bananas. Stew
the mushrooms; put the chicken eth
er in the oven or under the broiler.
bone side to the hottest part of the
fire. Heat the plank, put the chicken
on, bone side down, dust with salt
and pepper, and broil on the board
under the gas for half an hour; gar
nish with rice; pour over the mush-
rooms. Place at the corners small
bread patties, holding the guava jelly.
Place at the side the bananas and
send instantly to the table
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14

ball team of Bethel College, Russell
vile. were given a banquet by Mr..
Lee Cook. at The Tyler, Louisville,
Saturday night. Mr.. Cook is the
well known consulting engineer.
Henry G. Gray, IT,, of Louisville,
who has frequently visited at the
college, returned a few weeks ago
from a bicycle tour through Eng
land and has just ent ere1 Rose Poly
tecnic of Terre Haute. Indiana.
Many of the college girls were
guests of the young ladies' of the
Baptist church Wednesday when the
Y. W. A. held their rally.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Is No Longer an onion.

Edward d. Onion of lat West One
Hundred and Twenty-sixth street.
New. York. got permission recently
- Supreme Court Justice Guy TO
che his name to Barrett, because
he can't stand Onion any longer
The petitioner said he was born In
Baltimore. and that the family name
was Barrett until man named
Onion offered his ancestor a consid-
cradle sum Of money If he would be-
come an Onion. Onion says that be-
cause his ancestor sold his real name
he has been subjected TO continual
banter, Jokes, criticism, aad sarcasm
causing serious handicap to his
busluess and employment.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
HIS APPETITE FAILED
Realization Of Payment to Be Made
Left John Henry Without Desire
for the Pheasant.

They we're speaking Of the wonder
ful days OF courtship when he willing
ly makes a million sacrifices to APP
pear like great wealth in the dear
ones beautiful eyes. A merry chuckle
on the part of Gov Locke Craig OF
North Carolina, who was one of the
dinner party. He said he was remind
ed Of the case Of John Henry.
John Henry, according to the COVER
nor, took the darling of his heart to a
cafe where II is expensive to eat. The
dear one had said she wasn't hungry,
so the young lover thought he would
escape with no greater blow than an
ice cream ticket.
But, alasl Likewise wool It was a
pheasant that the dear one ordered,
with fxings to match. All that John
Henry could do was to watch her and
suffer.
"Jackey, dear" she sweetly re-
marked, diving into the luscious bird,
"you are not eating a bit of this
pheasant Won't you have some?'
mo, darling" responded John Hen
ry. IT have had all that I want"
"All that you want, dear!" ex'
claimed the young woman, showing
great surprise. why, you haven't
had any!"
Eyes, have, sweet" answered
John Henry, with something akin to q
Soulful sigh. 1.-THE waiter just hand
ed me the bill"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Rebuked a Purse-Proud Traveller.

Tom McNeal tells several stories
about Colonel Johnson. the landlord Of
the City hotel In Holton. One of them
is this: A somewhat dudish travelling
man came into the hotel and asked for
cigar. The colonel opened a cigar
case and showed the drummer his five
end teE-cent brands. but the dudisb
drummer wasn't satisfied. Don't you
keep some good cigars here. such as q
gentleman wants to smoke. about three
for a dollar Yes" said the colonel
impressively, I'VE keep cigars here for
gentlemen to smoke. but we don't
keep cigars for - ls."-Kansas
City Star.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
ALWAYS HAD CHANGE COMING
Escaped Inmate Of Ohio Asylum only
Had to Return to Secure His
Two Dollars.

The escape of Harry Kendall Thaw
from Matteawan recalled the sensa-
tional escape Of MoNicholas from the
county Jail several months ago to a
reporter of the Cleveland Leader.
There was no chop suey at Mat
teawan, was there?" the reporter ask
ed. So far as could be learned there
was none.
Solemnly motioning Ike, the waiter,
to bring another potation, he ex-
planned the mystery of his chop suey
remark.
when ,McNicholas escaped from
the county Jail he was in the hospital
ward. few minutes before he made
his get-aW he asked me to get him
two plates of chop suey. The oDlig-
ing son of Manchu demanded a de-
posit of two dollars. McNicholas was
rich, and l paid the deposit.
''WlkN reached the jail with the
steS1<8 dishes found that Nc
Nic6aess had flown. And there were
two dishes of chop suey on my
hands.
''Sheriff Smith waved me away. I
tried,to explain that there was money
due McNiabolaa Dom the Chinaman.
Nothing %; he was too busy try
ing to app lend McNicholas.
Il ate hop suey and kept the
two dollax tSome day when run
across McNicholas I'll bux-two dishes
of chop suey and pay him two dol
lars. Sa-h-m' day"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Pitchina Pals.

Mathewson and McGinnity were
Great chums throughout their years OF
association on the New York team.
Sometimes, with one of them in the
box and going badly. the other would
start from the bench with:
Get out of there. Matty! You're rot
ten! Let me show 'em something"
The following rejoinder:
"All right. Joe. Come on in. hope
hey knock you full of holes" Then,
tossing the ball to his pal, he would
start for the clubhouse.
McGraw left the pitching problem
largely to these wise old foxes. with
them working together so well, no
wonder We win." was a favorite com
ment of his.-Popular Magazine.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Stuffed Eoqs.

For six hard-boiled eggs take one
cup of finely chopped cooked meat, one
tablespoon melted butter, one-quarter
cup Of sweet cream. Season to taste.
Cut the eggs in halves, carefully take
out yolks and mix to smooth paste
with the melted butter. Add the meat
and seasoning, mix with the cream
gradually, as it may not all be needed.
Stuff the eggs with this mixture, press
together and roll in egg and bread
crumbs. Fry In hot fat
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Sent to Greensboro.

Clarence Norris, colored, was ar
rested at llsley and brought here
Saturday for Bookkeeping. When
arraigned before U. S Commission
er Clark he plead guilty and he was
sent to Owensboro to remain in Jail
until Judge Evans opens court there,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
BOYS LIKE TO OWN THINGS
Give Your Son Possessions That He
May Keep" and He VIII Treas
ure Thorn.

The average boy believes firmly IN
the principle Of the private ownership
OF personal property. He would rather
1.-THE sole possessor of broken
sed knife with no blades than a
Wr handled, four.bladed affair In
Partnership. asserts Thomas w. Lloye
IN the Mothers Magazine.
Il fact, the desire to own something
Ito possess property--is inherent IN
al mankind And mothers should en-
6aavor to foster this desire It will
Lot only increase the boys happiness,
1t viii teach him the value of acqui-
s'"cn, within proper limits. He
Should have his own playthlngs, his
On &c Is, his cwn books, his own
clothes and place Of his own In
y ,ch 70 keep them.
A boy who is permitted to do this
VIII take better care of things than II
owned in partnership, and he will
learn eagerly to have = place for his
things and to keep them in their
place. And this is a valuable lesson.
Do not make a younger boy wear his
older brothers clothing which the
latter has outgrown, IL it can be avoid
ed. OF course In some families,
where every cent counts, this cannot
be helped. Every boy, and we speak
from experience, hates to wear an
others clothes. He wants his own.
Give him his own bureau drawer
and at least a portion of closet, and
teach him habits of orderliness and
G&Sm in the care of his possessions.
M habits are easily learned when
Ming, and their value to the man OF
business is incalculable.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Nails Wsre Meant to Laat.

f. ]. Haskins Of North Adams.
Mass. has a collection OF handmade
nails that were taken from an old
house. The nails are all made OF
steel and are practically as good AZ
when first driven into the wood
They are crude IN shape and size ant
nsny Of them have heacE on only on,
side Of the shaft The nails hav
oeen IN the building for forty years
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Weather FOr, the Week.

Washington, Oct. IL. - Bracing
fall weather. with generally fair
skies is promised the greater part of
the country for the coming week by
the weather bureau Precipitation
will be generally light.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
snofless linens.

To remove a spot that is liable to be
made on a clean tablecloth, fold a
towel smoothly under the spot and put
a bowl under it beneath the soiled
part OF the cloth. Pour boiling water
through, a little at a time, until the
stain disappears. Soak up part OF the
water with another towel and lay the
wet piece smooth on the under towel
Cover and dry with a hot iron.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Fish Salad.

Leftover boiled or baked fish may
be used in an appetizing salad. Pick
apart the larger pieces. so that the
nsh will be faky. Sprinkle over It
little onion juice and chopped parsley
and toss with crisp lettuce leaves in
French dressing. Mayonnaise dress
ing will be even better for those who
IKE t.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Another Collision.

A head.on collision on the New
York. New Haven & Hartford il
road occurred at Westfield, Conr.,
Friday. Ralph A. Blydenburgh, a
city editor of Middletown, was killed
and Is others injured.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Jelly Coverings.

When using paraitin for covering
jellies. possibly you have been trou-
bled by seeing the preserve work up
at the side OF the glass. To prevent
this be sure TO tip the glass lightly
all around while the parafiin is hot;
then all air spaces will be filled in
and the trouble ayoided.-Ladies'
Home Journal
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14

The Same storm that devastated
Nome, wiped Solomon, Alaska, off
the map. It. had 300 population and
every building was~destroyed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
To Prevent Blood Poisoning

Ippiy at once the wonderful old reliable DR.
PoRTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL, sur
gical dressing that relieves pain and heals at
the same time. Not liuiment. 2Sc. SOc 81 90.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-10-14
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure.

The worst cases, no matter of how long standing.
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DIT.
Porter's Autiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 2Sc SOC. s.. 90
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-10
PARIS 4. G0RMAh
Promising Ysang Attorney Yields Up His Life-fuHersl frem Chsrch
 of Gsed shepherd.

Paris Arthur German. eldest son cf Hon. and Mrs Walter G0rn sn, o. this city. yieI6ed up his life In his room al the family residence at l2,i5 o'clock last Saturday, and entered into rest.
 All deaths are sad. but the passing of this noble young man. to @Fcn the doors Of s most promising future. fo- which he had studied ard prepared himself. were just opening, were par ticglarly distressing, and his deSCts1 parents, brothers. an invalG sistsr, and nany other relatives aIsd 8 Eos- Of true friends were terribly shoe s6 and grieEe1 by his act.
 The dear boy had studied hard. He WAS an expert stenogrspheg and $ youg lawyer of great ability, and had just begun to put his talent 2oG ability U the test He WAS employed by the government fe. years ago. in Washington City. and i. was dur ing this period that he suffered 2 nsrvogs and physical breasdosn. from which he never entirely recovered He was very quiet and reserved 10 his demeznor, and few knew his tg-s worth and strong character, zs be Y Szs also Qnassuning and attended strictly 10 his own and clients affairs We held Paris German in high esteem, Enosing his true worth and unusual ability, and his sudden death VAS z very great shock 10 Us as Esl. as n4s devoted relatives We can md no words 10 express o1r deep regard and admiration Of his bright intellect, and are sorsly disappointed and grieved that he should have giTen up 2 career that seemed so f1a Of promise. He kneE not what he was doing. He had suffered so, and lad been so olscc1r- aged DY i.l health. that 'Es silTer lining of the cloZ1s which oD>c -Fee his WAY, were hidden from his view
 The precious remains Esre laid zway in the Forrest Cir cemetery szst sunday morning tGs t11aral tax ing pace from zEe Church Gt taeGgea Shepherd where tae ReF &T. 3eE- EAr performed 1#e z>t sz9 f8a5fa@ riGes ore. ills f=1 4il. and @LaEs. despite -1e 11aagc1r Ct rain. -le large G4gl 1er = friends gathered t par taes- a-t tsz ge>ts ' 1a@ "a1@ taeF a4d a9 fl2szF .e79saa sH fife
 IAe fayz o&eflag- wete sefE .aa s- tii1 and Cz utT and wien tGey were 1ns..s aid g p1a tae grave. tLe L4E- made bed was lEef4 y covered ".tt. p1rest eDH.eus q love and friend ship
 Tie dear mother and sister. .ae father. brothers aIa others lt tae fznEy. Nbo have al Neen s1 scIe5 : bereayed iB tle passing af their loved one, hare our tender sympathy aud prayers God acne can comfort them and oBr poor effort is scaBt c3nsoi a. tion. But ~e oo sympaIhize with them, and our hearts go ogt 10 them and il is oar nope that they wili, and we believe they do, understand auc feel that their precious boy and brother Is a. rest.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-10
SERIOUS ERROR IN
 FORREST CITY
Forrest City Citizens Win Do We'll
 to Profit by the Following.

Many fatal cases of kidney disease have reached an incurable stage be- cause the patient did not understand the symptoms. Even today in For rest City there are many residents making the same serious error They attribute their mysterious acAes and pains to oyerWCTk. CT worry. perhaps. when a. 1he time their rueQmatic pains, DtchacAe and bladder irYegu- larities are most probably due 70 weak and ai.lng kidneys IffQ1 are i.l, lt yoor kidheyS are out ai order. prolt " tlis Forrest City resident $ experience.
 Charles Lewis. talrcu and Iil streets FlIIe>, Cry. ArE.. says l have no reason 10 withdraw anything from the endorsement gave D5au $ k duey Pi> some years aE This remedy. which was ettained a, lIe City Dr4E store brought ne per mauent re iet iron kidney complaint and proved satisfactory in every way. %
 For sale by al dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Mi.burn Co. Budalu. New York, sole agents for tue United States
 Remember The name U5au s-aud take no other.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-10
The Big Store on the Corner.

One Of the most attractive and in- teresting features of this issue Of The Times is the attractive full-page dis play " ad~ of +. " Benson & Co . announcing most remarkable fall opening and introductory sale Of win ter merchandise. This advertisement is most com prehensiye herald of bargains of the very highest standard of quality. The opportunity for eco nomical buying al the ever popular store Of k. N Benson X Go. was never greater. Attend the sale a your first convenience and participate in the many advantages 0f this unprece- dented bargain festival H. W. Ben son X Co. are also offering as a special iBGucemeut to the trade 25 graphO- phone for the igni1caut sam of .4 4 This firm is ena0 ed T. do this on account Of a SFecl2. arrangement wlta tAe manufacturers and only Lave a limited n-mber ot these nigh grade "a King machines ts disIrjt.te among tLelr customers at tIiS reu2fkab. Y .o" IL1re. Wlel }al visit ll.r store. dQ not tal. @ lear 'AIs >E euGid ma chine and speak for ole before lie slppt ; l~ tXaa-stec. B. V Hens D X t.. are beginning the present sea slL with one 1t the greatest stocks of QepeN1a1e mere! audi>e ever dis played in Forrest City and tAe pubic is extended cordial invitation 10 ne and make selections at remark tIt -W tL-1eS t-y cash.
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-10
On 10 Little Rock.

The anna snow aud exhibit Of lie Little Rock Poultry 4 ssociation opens ID 'Aat city on Monday. october E. IAe local fanciers who have entered tueir fowls in this show are Nr Thos. o' Brie0 with one pen and ten indl- yidIai entries from lie Crow lev Ridge White Roekyafds NJ. OHrien breeds White Rocks exclusively. and lis classy fowls never fai. to give a good account cf themselves Nr. ". >. Alley. whoa SD breeds White Rocks, vi. send Ole Of his prize cckerets to L-ttie Rock. Dr L. II Merritt has entered his Bun Orpningtou> and Bati Cochin Eantams. NIT. Ii X. Knight will send lis E. Reds Tie Times congratulales the members of t4e local poultry fraternity upon their showing of choice fowls They de serve credit for staying in the game, and II is our earnest hope that they will continue to bring the prize rib. bons tO Forrest City,
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-10
Avoid Sedatiye Cough Medicines.

If you want 10 contribute directly 10 the occurrence of capillary bronchi- tis and pneumonia, use cough medi- cines that contain codine, morphine, heroin and other sedatives, when you have cough or cold. An expectorant like Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is what is needed. That cleans out the culture beds or breeding places for the germs Of pneumonia and other germ diseases. That is why pne monia never results from a cold when Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is used IL has world wide reputation for it's cures. IL contains no morphine or other sedstiye For sale by al dealers
The Forrest City times., 1913-10-10

What kind of four do you use: Is your bread, cakes and other baking satisfactory If you use Omega Flour, the answer is bound to be yes. Omega is a high patent flour that has few If any equals, and no superiors. Pettus & Buford handle this flour exclusively in Forrest City. They have just re- ceived another carload shipment and are anxious 10 have you give il fair trial. because they know if you do, you will be satisfied. and that your name will De added 10 their long list Oi customers who use no other Kind. Go into their store and see the i'm mense stock Of new genera merChan- disc they have just received. buy q small sack 0t Omega, and give it a thorough test. Your flour trOlbles will then be over The price k right. and DO higher than yOl aEe paying for inferior flour
 Mayor James L. Scott, aho las been confined 10 his home several days $ -f- fering from a severe bilious aftack. .We are pleased 10 note, is reported con- yalescent al this writing. and lLe sin cere hope is expressed by his friends and assoc iateS that Le will soon be able to be Cut again and attending 70 Lis business duties.
 Miss Zenie Green Of Mckenzie. Ten nessee, a niece ot Mr. T C Green, of this city. arrived Tuesday morning, after strenuous trip from Memphis, owing 10 a freight wreck Just ahead, and will spend several weeks here, q guest Of her relatives. Mrs. Green went 10 Memphis Monday 10 meet Miss Zeuie, and they are very happy to have her with them The Times welcomes her and wishes her very pleasant visit.
 II Is with sincere regret that The Times notes the death If Miss Nir- giuia r. IOzer. aged nineteen years who expired at 9,lj o'clock m Tues day morning, September %, at a saui rarium in Houston, Texas. Deceased was granddaughter Of Mrs. Jennie Harris, of this city, and k survived by her mother. two sisters Mrs D. A Dwyer and Mrs. w. D. Hal. and one brother, Leonard Tozer, of IIous- ton. The Times joins the numerous friends Of the family in this city in heartfelt sympathy and condolence
 MT J. w. Henry, a prosperous citi- zen of Paloma, H., spent several days the past week in St Francis county looking after his landed and farming interests. The gentleman owns land in the St. Francis valley, where he rents something like thousand acres of farming lands. The gentleman has the thanks of The Times for the re- newal of his subscription and the pay ment of year in advance.
 Dr. Boggan, county health officer, reports that there is but one case of diphtheria reported in the county, outside of Forrest City, and that is on A. Birds place, in Yocona, where a negro boy, years old has severe case. He is improving, and exposed persons were given anti-toxine and rendered immune, so that there is no further danger