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The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
PERSONAL.

Mr.. John W. Rout. OF Stanford, was
here yesterday.
Miss Dorothy Perry is visiting friends
in Lawrenceburg.
Mrs. w. II. Order is spending the
week at Estill Springs.
Mr.. G. E. Douglas is spending several
days at Estill Springs.
Mrs. ]. E. Sexton and Miss Matte
Elder are visiting in Louisville.
Miss Lydia Elmore, of Lancaster, is
the guest of Miss Josephine Chenault.
Mr.. J. c. Taylor leaves today for a
ten days visit to his brother in Illinois.
Miss Mary Q. Covington is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Cobb and family
in Danville.
The Cynthiana Democrat says that
Rev. w. s. Taylor spent several days
in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Davidson, of Lam
caster, are visiting Mrs. z. I. Rice on
the Summit.
Mr.. p. Brown, OF Earrings Mill, spent
a couple of days with his family at
Shelbyville.
Mr. Robert McCreary and sister, Miss
Harriet McCreary, are the guests OF
friends here.
Mrs, H. F. Pieratt, of Barnes Mill
pike, left Monday for two weeks stay
at Swango Springs.
Mrs. B B Wilson from Lexington. is
this guest of Mr.. and Mrs. b. b. Million
on West Main,
Miss Halle Gott is with Lexington
friends. She will go from that city to
Lawrenceburg for visit.
Miss Matte Elder entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Panther and Miss Miriam No
land for dinner Tuesday.
Mr.. G. s. Jessup, the efficient Adams
Express Agent, has returned from a
visit to his old Ohio home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p Quinn, of Bloom.
ington, ILL, are visiting Mrs. X. p. Nc.
Cord in the Red House section.
Miss Ellen Gilbert has returned from
Tennessee where she has been taking {
Normal course this summer,
Miss Issie Million Is expected hom'
this week from Texas. where she hal
been visiting for several weeks.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
ADeli9htful Concert.

The concert given by Mr.. J. A. Pan.
ther, tenor, Mrs. ]. A. Panther, pianist,
and Miss Marian holland, vocalist, at
Normal Chapel Tuesday evening, for
the benefit of Pattie A. Clay Infirmary,
was one of the most delightful heard
here for long time. While the attend
ancs was not what it should have been,
a goodly sum was taken in. The audi
ence was most responsive one and lib
eral applause was given each number.
The participants proved themselves ar
fists by rendering faultlessly the diff
cult numbers on the program. Much
was expected OF them and there was nc
room for disappointment, so meritori
Gus was the work Of both Mr.. and Mrs
Panther and Miss holland. 1t is unfor-
innate that more of our people did
not take advantage Of the opportunit,
to hear these trained musicians, for they
more than pleased all who were pres
emit,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
NEWS NOTES

Mrs. Anna Woodbridge, said to have
been born in the first house erected in
Louisville, died in Washington.
All heat records were broken in many
parts Of Kansas Yesterday, helped by a
hot wind that blew at the rate Of TWEEN
ty-five miles an hour
AT President Wilson's suggestion, Sen
ator Ollie James will be invited to speak
in Massachusetts for the Democrats in
their fight against Gov. Foss.
District Attorney Whitman, of New
York, announced that he would accept
the nomination for District Attorney on
the Fusion or anti-Tammany ticket.
Louisville asked for 81. 500, 600 and
Lexington asked for $685. 900 of the
$50, 600, 900 to be allotted by the Treasu-
ry Department for the moving Of crops.
Warrants for Confederate veterans
pensions will be sent out to the 43i pen
sioners now on the rolls in Kentucky.
The total sum will amount TO about So
900,
President Wilson has named former
Representative Madison II. Smith, of
Missouri, for Minister to Haiti, break
ing the custom of giving this post to a
negro.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Death of John Donaldson.

Died at his home nine miles from
Richmond, on the Red House pike,
Wednesday evening at eight o'clock,
John Donaldson aged about seventy-four
years The immediate cause of his death
was pneumonia, though he had never
been a stout man and had been in poor
health for some years. Mr.. Donaldson
was an excellent citizen, was quiet
man, always avoiding notoriety of any
kind and in accord with his well known
wishes his funeral and burial services
were of the simplest kind. He was a
Confederate veteran and the services
were conducted by his comrades in arms
and brief prayer by Elder c. X. Mar
shall at the grave in Richmond Gene
terry at eleven o'clock Friday morning,
there being no services at the grave. He
leaves a wife, who was Miss Ford, of this
county, but no children.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08

Miss Christine Sandlin delighted a
number Of her young friends with a
lawn party on Wednesday evening.
Miss Russell Stouffer was at home TO
a number of friends Tuesday evening in
honor of her charming house party.
Mr.. and Mrs. David McCord and
daughter, OF Lexington, are visiting rel
atives in this city and county.
Rev E. B. Barnes has returned from
a visit 10 his old home in the Maritinal
Provinces, and points in New England.
Mrs. A. L. Gott will have as her guest
over Sunday Mrs. Warren Graves Cook,
of Georgetown. She will arrive tonight.
Miss Mary Lee Douglas. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Douglas, is visiting
the family of Mr.. and Mrs. Ula G.. Har-
ris. OF Vincennes, Ind.
Misses Callie Miller and Elizabeth
Shackelford entertained with an in
formal dance at their home Tuesday
evening.
Miss Elath Buchanan is entertaining
with tea this afternoon for her house
guests. Misses McMurry, Arnold, Scott,
and Head.
Mr.. George Brim, who was struck by
a freight train several weeks ago. is
slowly recovering at the Pattie A. Clay
lnfirmary.
Misses Hattie Lee Million, frankie
Wagers and Stella Phelps were among
the visitors at Mallory Springs picnic
last Wednesday.
Rev. J. w. Hagin, OF the Covington
Christian Church, was in the city yes
terday. He is an old and mighty good
friend OF the editor,
A large number OF our young men
took the houseboat at Irvine Thursday
for week on the river, going from
Irvine TO Frankfort.
Miss Elizabeth Lyme, of Nicholas
vile, and the members of her house
party will motor over this evening TO
be the guests of Miss Ann Bennett
Cohen for the dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Cobb have re-
delightful visit with relatives here.
They were accompanied home by Mr..
Cobb's mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Deatherage, Mr..
Clifton Weaver, Mrs. N. B. Deathera5e,
and Miss Tommie Cole Covington mo-
tored to Crab Orchard to be the week
end guests at the Springs.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08

Oscar and Eugene Silver and their lit
tie sister, Ethel Silver, Will leave in the
morning for Dayton, o., to visit their
grand paren Is.
T. ID. Ranev. Of stanford. passe d
through from Berea and other points,
where he has been successfully work
ing insurance.
Continue to send along your good
paper writes Mr. Cyrus Parks. Of
Excelsior Springs, Mo. as he encloses
81 for his copy and which pays him TO
July, 1914.
Harry Jacobs. the Stanford monument
man, was here today and sold six ton
monument to w. ShugarS and sisters 10
be placed over the graves Of their par
ents in the Lancaster Cemetery.
Dr. and Mrs. C. III. Vaught gave din
ner party Wednesday evening to a few
friends in compliment 70 Mr. and Mrs.
Harvey Chenault, who leave this week
Tor Mexico TO be gone several months
The dance given this evening in honor
of the numerous visitors in cur city is
being anticipated with much pleasure
by the young people and will be one eff
the most enjoyable social functions Of
the midsummer.
Mr.. W. X. Shugars and handiomc lit
tie son, W. X Jr., were here today with
the formers sisters, Mrs Jonas Rucker
and the Misses Shugars. Miss Bessie
Shugars returned home with them for a
brief visit.
The largest crowd al Mallory for
years enjoyed the water, dancing. etc.
there Wednesday. The crowd went out
early in the the morning from all parts
OF the county, returning that night and
reported genuine good time.
Mr.. David Caldwell McBryde. who
was principal of the Model High school
n III, IS visiting at the home Of
Mrs. NJ. J. WilmOre on High street.
Mr.. McBryde will always be welcomed
here by his many friends and students.
Miss Schaufer. Of Ohio. is visiting
Miss jeanette Pates, on Lancaster aven-
ne. Miss PateS was hostess Of a picture
show party Wednesday evening IN honor
Of Miss Schaufer and after the show the
couples enjoyed lovely dutch Lunch"
at the home.
Misses Alvin Scott, Of Louisiana.
Francis Head, Of LaGrange. Margaret
Arnold, Of Lancaster. and Margaret Nc
hurry, of North Carolina, are the at
tractive members of Miss Elath Buch-
anan'S house party an1 a number Of
social functions have been planned in
their honor.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Rifled Mail Sack.

A Winchester dispatch says: A rifled
mail sack was found in Lexington &
Eastern car and as yet no clew has been
found to the thieves The sack was sent
from Washington in care of the post
master at Trosper, Ky, for new post
Office at Bradel, Ky. The sack had been
cut open and its contents dumped to the
floor. Ii is believed the sack was car
ried to the empty car and left there
when it was found it contained nothing
of practical use to the robbers.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Electric Storm.

The most severe electric storm expe-
rienced here in the memory of the old
est citizen occurred after midnight on
Wednesday. A very heavy wind blew,
accompanied by downpour OF rain and
hail. Several barns were struck, stock
killed and many trees blown down. The
barn of John (Bud) Cornelison, several
miles from town, was struck and burn
ed, with its contents of hay. implements,
etc. The barn of the Widow Cornell
son was struck and burned to the ground
Two cows we're killed in the pasture of
John r. Gibson, near the city. Much
damage has been done in this vicinity
recently by electric storms.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Witt Estill County, Items.
(Delayed)


This section was visited Friday night
by heavy rain and electrical storm,
which did some damage, one horse be-
ing killed.
Mrs. Arthur Dalton and daughter, of
Pamela, spent Saturday with Henry
George and wife.
John Todd. of Dayton, Ohio, isspend-
ing a month with his mother at this
place. He and his sister, Miss Anise,
spent Sunday with the family of his
brother, Joel Todd.
Rev. J. w. Jackson, of West Virginia,
is assisting the regular pastor in pro
tracted meeting at the Wisemantowr
Methodist church. Good audiences are
attending and much interest manifested
William Witt and Misses Pearl ant
Lula Scrivener, of Station Camp, ant
Gentry Frazer, of Wisemantown, spen
Sunday with Misses Grace and Maud
Winn.
Quite a number from here attende,
quarterly meeting Sunday at Wiseman
town. Presiding Elder Deering breaches
, an excellent sermon.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Coming Into Their Own.

The Democrats are gradually coming
into their own. Richmond now has q
Democratic postmaster for the first
time in fifteen years, and the Climex
feels to congratulate both the people
and Postmaster Stockton. We are not
growing over the change, for Mr.. c. G.
Wallace has served the people long and
well, We are just elated over the fact
that the Democrats are getting what
they should have had all along. .
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Didn't Land.

Prof. ]. ID. M. Russell, one of Rich
mond's most deserving colored men,
failed to land the Office he sought. He
wanted to be Register of the Treasury
but President Wilson saw fit TO place a
Choctaw indian in that responsible posi-
ton. Prof Russell's many friends here
are sorry that he did not get what he
wanted. His work for the Democratic
party made him fully deserving Of the
homer he asked.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Former Judge Hurt

William Catron, a former County
Judge of Pulaski county and former
postmaster of Somerset, was painfully
injured in attempting to stop his COW
from leaving the barn. He was thrown
violently against the wall. where he was
found in an unconscious condition.
The ligaments were torn loose at the
hip and he sustained other injuries. 1t
is doubtful if he will be able to walk
again.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
A Wonderful Family.

The pension bureau has just increased
the pension of DIR VIM. Warren, of st.
Joseph, Mo-, the last survivor of %
children. His father had three wives
and they had 25 children all told. They
were sisters and two of them were twins.
The doctor says: my mother had
triplets, three boys, of whom | was one.
She had no other children. All the 9TH
er wives children were twins. In all,
of the three wives, there were Is boys,
all of whom were soldiers"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Kentucky Carlsbad Springs.

Where rheumatism, stomach, kidney,
liver and BLADDER troubles meet their
Waterloo. Situated 80 miles north OF
Lexington, on the Q. & C. railroad. All
you have to do is to drink the water and
take the baths. II we fail to give the de-
sired results after staying 10 days of either
of these diseases we will pay railroad fare
both ways. Our Springs is great place
TO spend your vacation, even if you are not
sick you have the opportunity to drink
the finest mineral water on earth. We
sell this water to parties who can't leave
home and guarantee the same results for
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder trou-
bles. We will refund your money if you
fail to get results. Write for booklet.
KENTUCKY CARLSBAD Co. Inc,
Dry Ridge, Ky.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Opera House Tonight.

Four new pictures, American Drama,
The Law of the West. Solax Comedy,
The Henpecked Burglar. Mutual Ed
vocational Feature, "WillY Wants to
Ride Horse"
Saturday night, the big night, will
show the Kay Bee. Multiple reel, The
Failure of Success" and two other
good ones. We always have the best
program obtainable at all times. Next
week will be a week of features and
we have the best music by Opera House
Orchestra.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08

SLOW progress was made on the Tariff
Bin because Of long attacks by rspubli.
sans on various schedules.
Dead letter sales have been abolished
at Washington, by order Of Postmaster
General Burles0n.
Richard Lee Metcalie. who succeeded
Maurice II. Thatcher a. Governor Of thu
Panama Canal Zone. has arrived in Col
on
F. ;. Cody, the AngIo-American avia-
tor, and passenger were killed when
Cody's areoplane collapsed at AIdershot,
England.
The first Of the peace treaties under
the Bryan peace plan was signed by rep
resentatiyes Of the T. ;. and the Repub-
lie Of Salvador.
Frederick Gross Won AIvensIeben, for
% years day laborer near Omaha, re-
ceived notice thai he was heir 10 a 81
10000 estate in Germany.
The Knights of Columbus in conven-
ton al Boston refused 70 move their
headquarters 70 Washington and chose
ST. Paul as their l9l meeting place.
The Attorney General Of Missouri de-
Glazed the recent insurance law invalid
and nearly all Of the companies that
Withdrew from the state will resume
business.
Five trainmen and an unknown negro
were killed at MONDAY station, Georgia,
when a south bound Louisville 4 Nash
Vile freight train fell through a culver,
bridge.
Peace negotiations between the Balk,
an States have been concluded and the
preliminary agreement viii be signed by
delegates Of Seryia. Greece, Montenegro,
Boumania and Bulgaria.
Two hundred strikers from Two Hyde
Park manufacturing plants, controlled
by Gov. Eugene Foss, stOrmed the State
House and demanded an immediate
hearing Of their grievances. which was
refused by the Board Of Arbitration.
Direct charges that Federal Judges
are spied upon and Influenced BY the
Department Of Justice were made by
Senator Borah when a report from At
torney General AcReynolds denying
similar charges was read.
1t has been officially announced that
Lieut.. Gov. f. j. McDermott will for
mally open the Blue Grass fair al Lex
ington Monday. An invitation was sent
by the board Of directors 10 Mr. McDer-
mott some time ago, and Secretary John
Balm has received a favorable reply
Mckee Bros. sale Of Duroc Jersey
sows, near Versailles, was attended by
breeders from all over the country; 81
head averaged s92G 26 sows bred TO
Defender averaged SD. 81. E. II. Tay-
Tor, Jr the Frankfort distiller. was one
Of the largest buyers and paid the top
price Of the day, $3.50. for the yearIing
SOW, Bonnie NJ, by Instructor.
Very few hogs will be fed in Hardin
county this year. Stock hogs are scarce
on account Of cholera, which has been
prevalent at intervals in several sections
Of the county since early spring, and be-
sides the majority Of the farmers will
not have sufficient corn on account Of
the drouth TO feed hogs for their own
meat and lard.
The threatened rebuff by the Huerta
government Of John Lind, personal req
resentative Of President Wilson, en- route
to Mexico, is regarded in official circles
in Washington as presenting the most
delicate situation since revolution began
in Mexico, so far as the United States is
concerned, and brought from Senator
Bacon a declaration that il IS "graver
than was presented by the Cuban ques-
tion.'
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Barn Destroyed BY Lightning

The large barn of Bud Cornelison, on
his farm four miles south of Richmond,
was struck by lightning and burned
to the ground, about o'clock yesterday
morning. 1t contained 200 bushels OF
seed wheat, 40 acres OF loose clover hay,
100 bales of timothy hay, stack of rye,
two farm wagons and lot OF smaller
farm tools and machinery. Loss, about
SO, 900. with =, 900 insurance. The barn
was large one and we'll built, one of
the best in the county. Mr.. Cornelison
will rebuild at once and will probably
erect two barns in the place OF the one
DESTROYED
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Camp Meeting.

The camp meeting at Mallory Springs
opened Thursday and much interest is
already being manifested. The grounds
are fine for the purpose and everything
is in readiness for an interesting meet
ing. Speakers of prominence will be in
attendance until its closing, which will
be about September lsf.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08

Find that our service spares them ma
ny an hour. 1t is sometimes inconveni-
ent to wait for late train and big
sale may be lost on account of it. For
that reason we have machine always
on hand to do your bidding and get you
TO your next town in short order. Give
US trial. Azbill's Livery Stable. 60-tf
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08

A preliminary report urging central
tax commission with authority over as
SCISSORS to take the place Of four State
boards and various other reforms Of the
Kentucky tax laws, which he finds cum.
bersome and antiquated, has been made
by Prof. Carl J. Plehn, tax expert, who
has been investigating the Kentucky
laws.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Strayed or Stolen.

Yellow Jersey COW, weight about 800
lbs; seven or eight years old, one ear
cropped; scar on side. Missing since
July 26 Reward for information. Vim.
Coates, Estill ave, near the stock yards,
Richmond, KY. COLT
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
NJ A r r lie D


Woolford Rose and Miss Georgia
Webb, both of the Duluth section of the
county, were made one at the BRIDE
home on the 5th.
Jesse Murphy, aged rs, and twice
married, was united in wedlock's holy
bond today to Mrs. Katie Walton, twice
a widow, and SO. The groom is from
the Big Hill section and his bonnie
bride is native of Berea, where the
wedding occurred.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Rev. CWynne Loses.

Rev. w. B. Gwynne, father of Prof.
W. E. Gwynne, of this city, was defeat.
ed for the nomination for State Senator
in the Georgetown district. And we
might add, to the discredit of the Dem
ocratic voters of the district be it said
DIR. Gwynne would have been a valua.
BILE man in the Senate and would have
lent dignity and elegance to that more
or less dignified body. We are sorry OF
his failure to land.
All kinds of Chicken Feeds and Grits,
We handle Como and Purina feeds. We
make special prices in large quantities
ID. B. Mckinney. 70-tf
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Lightning Strikes Church.

Lightning struch the cupola OF the
Methodist church at Taylorsville, do
ing slight damage to the structure.
The congregation of this church had
already about completed plans for rails
ing the building, so that the damage
will scarcely be considered loss.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
To Whom 1T MAY CONCERN

To Whom 1T MAY CoNCERN:-
| was a great safferer from stomach
and kidney trouble, but after staying at
the Kentucky Carlsbad Springs for ten
days | received great relief. 1t GER
tainly is great water and | recommend
it to any one that is afflicted with the
same complaints. The hotel fare is
first-class and treatment very good.
JOE THURMAN,
S9-4t Richmond, KY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
TOCattle Dealers.

| make an exclusive business of buying
stockers and feeders on orders. The
best quality of cattle come to this mar.
ket. Your patronage will be appreciat.
ed. Market quotations promptly fur.
nished on application.
W. o. PARK.
Rooms 60l-603 Live Stock Exchange,
Kansas City Stock Yards. 80 6m
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
BrOadduS' Sale.

Don't overlook the sale of W. w.
Broaddus & Co. tomorrow. Saturday, at
the Barnes Mill toll-gate house. They
will sell to the highest bidder a lot Of
horses, mules, cattle, hay, farm imple-
ments, etc., etc. Having determined to
leave the State, they say everything will
be sold. See advertisement in the Gil
max. Long Tom Chenault, auction.
eer.
We are looking for new business. Cal
10. Richmond Coal x Supply Co. IS p
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Elections Over.

Jim Walker says ''the election is over,
now let's go to work. Tell the people
that am at John R. Gibson's and want
to sell them dry goods, dress goods. no
tions and everything in the dry goods
line. am ready to deliver the goods. Z"
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Opera House.

Monday night, '"The Seal of Silence"
a KAY-BEE, multiple reel. and two
other good ones, showing four reels eve
ry night. Good music by the Opera
House Orchestra.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Killed by Lightning.

John Rymel and Luther Taylor, liv
ing on Boggs avenue, each had a COW
killed by lightning during the severe
electric storm of Yesterday morning.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08

We buy all kinds of country produce,
pay the highest market price. Give US
a call. Covington Thorpe Co. Stiff.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08

Come to Owen Mckee, Richmond
KY. for dry goods and notions. Others
do and why not you. If
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08

No trouble about getting your money
If you burn out. Talk to Burnam, the
insurance man. l4-tf
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08

Richmond Coal & Supply Co. wants to
wall your cistern with Barbourville
Brick. Call ITO. S6-2t
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08
Rooms For Rent.

Over Madisonian office on Second
street. Water. light, etc. Apply TO
G. T. Fox, Phone 400. S9-tf
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08

All kinds of Field Seeds, Feeds, Queens
ware and fancy Groceries. Two Phones
35 & AZ. ID. B. Mckinney. 70-tf
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-08-08

We handle the best Teas and Coffees
in town. Give US trial. ID. B. Nc
Kinney. 7O-tf