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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-09-12
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Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1913-07-10

legislature, in reporting the do
ings of congress in command
ing position upon a great daily
paper; from the most influential
weekly paper published through
out the world. Playing a large
part in the public life of our
state. All of which he saw, a
great part of which he was.
Now the great commoner has
come into his own as secretary
of state for this nation. a thous.
and calls are made upon his
time; upon his giant strength.
Calls of business; calls of duty;
through the long days far into
the night-but the call which
summoned Metcalfe to serve this
country at the gates of Panama,
at the portal which separates
the occident from the orient,
was the call from the big heart
of friend to an old, tried, loyal,
true and dearly beloved friend.
Competent, qualified adapted to
high trust and a friend. A call
of a friend takes Metcalfe to
serve at the right hand of Our
spokesman to the nations of the
world. Nor can our great DEM
cratic senator from Nebraska
be outdone in recognition of true
and meritorous deserving,
Gentlemen we see and cele-
brate tonight history in the
at Its best. The gener-
Gus, magnanimous actions of
great leaders who stand the test;
who are fit for friendship. Com
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DEATHS.

Mrs. Arabell Barnes died al
the home of her son-in.law, AL.
fred Mcdowell, Friday, June
9th, of dropsy. She is survived
by Mesdames. Charles Marvel,
James Marvel and Miss Kate
Barnes. The subject of this
sketch was about II years of
age. and was a member of Clear
Spring Baptist church at this
place. having been converted in
her youth and lived a consistent
and useful life. We extend our
sympathy to the bereaved ones.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Wheeler, of
Wheatcroft. A large concourse
of friends being present,
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1913-07-10

Bright's disease caused the
death of James Hodge Rutter,
81 years old, at the. home of his
son. j. O. Rutter, 321 North
! Eight street, yesterday after
noon at 4:40 O'Clock. Mr. RuLter
who was for three years engaged
in the grocery business at four
teenth and Clay streets, sold out
his business one year ago and
since had been in retirement on
account of rapidly failing health.
He was born in Livingston
county March 10. 1852. In 1871
he was married to Miss Belle
Olive in that county. He came
here to reside five years ago and
had a wide acquaintance and
leaves many friends. He was
a member of the Baptist church,
having become a member in Liv-
ingston county, but had not
transferred his membership.
He was a man estimable in all
respects.
For twenty years he was en-
gagged in the tobacco and mer-
camille business in Livingston
county and was one of the most
prominent and influential men of
that county. He leaves many
friends there.
Surviving him are his wife,
two daughters and five sons, as
follows: Miss Fannie Rutter,
Benton; Miss Barbara Rutter,
Paducah; Messrs. ]. o. Rutter,
Louis Rutter, J. R. Rutter and
Ross Rutter, all of Paucah, and
n. ~. Rutter, OF HarQln, NY.
He also leaves three sisters,
Mrs. R. G. Robinson, of Dexter,
KY, Mrs. George l.. Dixon, of
Evansville, and Mrs. ]. w.
Crewdson, of Marion, Ill.
Funeral services will be held
from the residence at a p. m.
Sunday. The Rev S. E. Tull,
pastor of the First Baptist
church. will officiate. Burial
will take place in Oak Grove
cemetery.
The pallbearers will be:
George E. Rouse, Walter A. |
Blackburn, F. P. Howard, j.
w. Watts. Robert L. Eley and
John Rogers. -Paducah Sun.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1913-07-10
FROM
FRANKFORT
Advocates Use OF Convict Labor on
Public Roads.

The following letter has been handed
US with the request that we publish it:
Frankfort, KY, July 18th, 1918.
Mr.. Carl Henderson,
Marion, KY.
Dear SIR
am in receipt of yours of the 3rd
inst, relative to convict labor, and
note with much interest and pleasure
what you have to say concerning the
amendment being carried in your Sec
tion If the state.
am indeed much interested in See
ing this amendment carried at the
next election, and trust that the next
General Assembly will enact laws
whereby we may use convicts for pub
lie road purposes. They could be used
to quite an advantage in getting out
and crushing stone for road purposes
and also for grading where work is
heavy, and semi permanent camps
could be established with safety.
This would not only benefit. the peo-
pie in the State, by building roads that
would benefit each and every citizen
of the State, but would also benefit the
convict by teaching him a trade, at
which he could earn living after serv-
ing his sentence; trade that would
not only benefit him, but humanity as
well.
Trusting that this amendment will
meet with the approval of every voter
in Crittenden county, l am,
Yours truly.
ROBT. C. TERRELL,
Commissioner of Public Roads.
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Shirts and NeCkWear.

Our unusual stock of quality goods gives
the man of taste chance to complete his
spring wardrobe in the right manner
We can show you all the decidedly new
things in this line and lots of them.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1913-07-10
Changed.

The Homecoming day at
Dunn Springs has been changed
from the second Sunday to the
third Sunday in July.
Programme:-Song service at
10 o'clock. At 1920 talk by
Bro. Marion Conditt, subject,
EARLY Impressions" Preach
ing at II. Dinner for all at 1915.
Afternoon programme:-2:0O
o'clock Quartette. Address by
Bro. Hollice Franklin. Subject,
''The Public School and its Rel
alton to the Church." 2:15. At
3 o'clock preaching by Rev. M.
E. Miller.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1913-07-10
Friendship.


Metcalfe, who goes to the Pana-
ma Canal Zone as member of
the lsthmian canal commission.
gave him a testimonial dinner at
the Paxton hotel. June Goth.
NJ. J. W. Woodrough, speaking
on the subject of Friendship. "
said:
The only way for a man to
have friends is to be friend.
1t was IN my thought 20 say q
word about friendship. Every
salk.r since Adam has talked
about ir. Every dreamer has
dreamed about it. Every wise
man has eagerly sought it and
valued it and exalted it as price
less beyond the power Of words
to tell,
Bat friendship imposes its ex
actions, its Obligations and its
requirements.
With sreat talent, genius and
Energy men soar like eagles above
the walks OF ite Of ordinary
Mortals ID the high places Of
command and influence and
power They are admired, fol
lowed, courted and sought after.
But though q man be crowned
victor through all the years Of
his life, unless he has been made
tit for friendship fortune has
played scurvy trick upon him
and left him poor as Lazarus.
Reputation, fame and power are
as hollow as tinkling cymbals
unless at the core there beats a
heart tuned to friendships
rythm.
In 1890 a young man was as.
signed to report for the World
Herald, a series of debates being
carried on in this congressional
district. On the one side our
fellow townsman, w. J, Connell.
was a candidate for congress
and there was opposed to him
the iuan who today stands high
ar in the hearts of all true lovers
of democracy throughout the
civilized world, than any living
man, William j. Bryan, Bryan
was then in his vigorous, prom
sing youth, forging the first
inks of the chain that now bind |
a million hearts to him. That |
youth of Bryan's that lies be-
hind vast mountain ranges of |
achievement, of high endeavor, |
OF service for mankind. Hun
dreds heard his speeches then;
admired, cheered, followed and
elected him. But the eye of
that young reporter saw more
clearly through the mist of
things than his fellows. He
heard with a keen ear. His
heart beat with truer sympathy.
He talked to the people of Me-
braska, through the Herald's
columns, of the ideal leader. He
saw the ideal leader and knew
him then for what he was and
for what he has come to be for
the whole world in the full
strength of his maturity The
loving heart of a true friend
guided his pen and inspired the
columns that he wrote his was
the voice of one crying in the
wilderness. Prepare we the
way"
Since then Metcalfe has spoken
q powerful word for democracy
avery day of his life; in report
ing The acts and omissions of the
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Progressive Ticket.

FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
In Marion No. l, Magisterial Dist.
A. N. Hillyard.
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POSITIONS CANDIDATES WILL OCCUPY ON BALLOT
Democratic Ticket.

DCuOCIdtlC llChcts
FOR COUNTY JUDGE
Charles w. Fox.
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK
Howard Phillips.
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
T. c. Bennett.
FOR SHERIFF
l place G. B. Taylor
2 T. F. Henry
3 d" C.E. Doss
a G. c. Wathen
8 j. II. Nimmo
6 '' j. H. Travis
7 j. c. Brown.
FOR JAILER
l place c. w. Love
2 " W. S. Birchfield
3 E. w. Nation
4 " Dempsey N. Kemp
5 d" j. c. Specs
6 " w. R. Lanham.
FOR ASSESSOR
l place j. A. Stembridge
2 g G. B. Belt
3 90 Percy Brasher.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Marion. No. =
p
Dycusburg, No. 3
I. A. Yandell.
Union No. A
T. w. Davenport.
Hurricane No. 5
Ed Brown.
Fords Ferry No. 6
w. T. Terry.
Bells Mines No. z
l place c. B. Woody
2 George H. King.
Piney No. s
l place w. E. Todd
2 E" John l.. Wood.
FOR CONSTABLE
In Dycusburg No. 8, Magisterial Dist.
l place S. F. Peak
2 " E. j. Brasher
3 ." Wilson Travis
4 " Lee E. Travis.
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPT.
Corbett Stephenson.
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ADVERTISING RATES

59e per inch 5. c. Foreign Advertising
IS per inch S. C. Home Advertising
Repeated ads one-half rate.
Metal bases only, used for Plates and
Electros.
Locals sc per line.
Locals l0c per line in II point type.
Obituaries &c per line Cash
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Resolutions of respect &c p. !. Copy
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lie Record Press.
MARION, KY JUL YI0, 1918
S. M. JENKINS.
Editor and Publisher

Emit t,.u a. second-ciass matter Feb
r0ary J-a 1878 at the postoffice at
Eario', Nentucky, under the Act of
Congress 4 March 5. 1877.
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Republican Ticket.

| NcpuDHCdu llCkct,
FOR COUNTY JUDGE
place John G. Asher
r. l.. Moore
2 " A S. Hard.
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK.
l.. E. Guess.
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
John A. Moore.
FOR SHERIFF
l place William d. Sullenger
2 " ID. E. Gilliland.
FOR JAILER
l place w. l.. James
2 <" P. H. Deboe
3 L" G. B. Daughtrey
" W. Enoch Belt
5 " l.. j. Hodges
6 L. D. Travis.
FOR ASSESSOR
l place c. G. Thompson
2 " Phil S. Travis.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Marion No. IF. M. Davidson.
2,-H. S. Wheeler.
Dycusburg No. 3,-Norvel Mckinney
Union Al. N. Sisco.
Hurricane 5,-Charles T. Riley.
Fords Ferry" 6,-S. G. Ford
Bells Mines a" I,----
Piney " SC. C. Walker.
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPT.
/ place E. Jeffrey Travis
2 John B. Paris.
FOR CONSTABLE
In Dycusburg No. 8,
R. A. Daughtrey
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR
Lucian A. LaRue.
Progressive Ticket.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
In Marion No. l, Magisterial Dist.
A. N. Hillyard.
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure.
The worst cases, no matter of how long standing.
are cured by the wonderful old reliable DR..
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. II relieves
rain and Heals at the same time. Csc. SOC. sl.o0
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES
s1.00 per year cash in advance.
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Hosiery and Underwear.

A comprehensive showing of the seasons
latest and best in Trousers is ready for your
inspection. Whether for dress or every day
wear, you will find the assortment ample to sat
isfy your need. For men and boys
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-11-22
CHERRY RUN.

CHERRY RUN, Nov ls.-Mr G.
NJ. Freshour was visitor TO Martins
burg SATURDAY.
Mr. and Mrs, H. n. iesler, OF Hag-
erstown, spent part Of last week with
friends here
Mrs. ] S Manford visited friends
at Big Pool last Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. HARRY Martin, Of IIag.
orstown, are spending sometime with
the latter's father. Scott Barnes, in
this place
Mr.. Bert i. Stearns, of Locust Mill,
was business visitor here Friday.
Mr. II. l.. Sharff was Visitor to
Big Pool Friday,
Mr.. Andrew Oder. who has been
sick at the home of ~ K paynes for
the past six weeks, we are glad to
say, Is able to be out again.
Messrs Roy Files and Lester Ris.
niger spent Thursday in Hancock
Mr. r. A. Rhoe, was business Wis
itor at Martinsburg Thursday.
Mr.. Alonzo Butts went 10 Washing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-11-22
WOULD SAVE LIVES
Plans to Classify Mines To Lower
Liability and Prevent Loss of
Life.

CHARLESTON. Nov. lS- Governor
Hatfield, aroused by recent reports Of
Earl Henry, chief Of the State Depart
ment OF Mines, In which II was shown
that one miner Is killed each working
day has evolved plan TO lessen mine
risks. The Governor plans TO have
Chief Henry place the mines OF the
state In three classes, non-hazardous,
hazardous and extra hazardous. Oper
tors. who provide safeguards for EN-
ployes, will be allowed IA lower rate
OF liability under the worlSmen's com.
pensation act in case OF accident II
Is planned to have inspectors spend
more time in mines known to be haz-
ardous.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-11-22
NATIONS DEBTS GROW
FederaI Report Shows 20 Per Cent
Increase During The Last
Decade.

Saddled with debt the nations of
The world, are feeling, not less than
individuals, the pressure OF the high
cost OF living" This is clearly set
forth in a report issued today by the
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce dealing with the national debts
of the principal Governments 1t is
divulged that the aggregate debt is
upward of 0O.00O0OO, am increase
of 20 per cent in the last decade and
double what it was 40 years ago.
France, according to the experts
figures, has been leading the fastest
pace. for its debt is the heaviest Of
any single Government Glowing
on its heels is Russia. after which
comes the United Kingdom, Italy,
Spain British India, Japan, Germany,
and the United States in the order
named The debt OF this country in
the last ten years grew by Little
more than $100,000,000
The rates OF interest on this vast
volume of indebtedness are a source
OF especial comment in the report
The strong nations are enabled to get
money at comparatively low rates
but the smaller and less well-estab
llshed governments are compelled to
pay heavily for accommodations. In
the case Of the United States the in
toregt on the national debt ranges
from 2 to 4 per cent, with the bonds
selling at thier face value and above
It. Such governments as Nicaragua,
Panama Ecuador, China and Hon
duras, however, are compelled to pay
interest charges on their debts as
high as 10 per cent in some cases.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-11-22
EARNEST APPEAL
For The chndren's Home Society OF
West Virginia Is
Asked.

Executive COMMITTEES Hon. George
w. Atkinson. LII. ~, Prest: Rev. r..
d. Roller. D. H., V. Pres't,; Hon. H.
g. Davis. Rev. T. G. Johnson. d. D..
Hon. Geo. E. Price: Secretary. A. Nj,
Scott; Treasurer. Col. ] q. Dickinson.
The above Society was organized
in 1896 for the care and training Of
the orphan and homeless children Of
all West Virginia
shortly after organization Hon. n.
g. Davis, the great freud of West Vir.
gfnia orphans gave the Society a
home for the unfortunate little ones.
which is located In Charleston. w.
Va. experimenting this generous gift
by the yet more helpful donation Of
sI00 per month since 1896. To this
first building Mr. DAVIS has added a
two-story building, thus greatly On.
ereasing our capacity for caring for
orphan children.
Into this Home, name Davis Child's
shelter in honor of It's generous don
or, we have gathered 7S0 homeless
little ones in whose behalf we make
this earnest appeal FOR Thanksgiving
Offering. We need &c accumulate a
surplus fund for winter supplies, and
to carry the Child Rescue Work far
into the new year. We would like to
give an extended account of what the
rescue of these 7So homeless orphans
means to the State, society, and es'
pecially to themselves. but space will
not allow. We appeal to every patriot
ic citizen to send liberal Thanks
giving Offering to the undersigned.
N. o. Sewers. State Superintendent,
111S Washington St,
Charleston, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-11-22
A BIG DISPLAY
Large Consignment OF Apples, Corr,
Wheat and Rye Shipped TO the
Land Show

Mr.. r. NJ Dalzell on yesterday
completed arrangements for at once
shipping to the United States Land
Show at Chicago, one hundred and
one barrels of apps and quite =
quantity Of wheat, corn and rye Tae
apples include box stuff. II is ex-
pected the fruit will be in Chicago
Monday. 1t will at once be packed in
boxes for the exhibition.
Mr. Dalzell stated that the East
ern Panhandle will have an exhibit
seetsJ 20 none. He added that thu
apples are exceptionally fine and
fully able to compete with fruit from
the Far West. He is most enthusi.
astic over the prospect. It is due
him TO add that he certainly is
competent to perform the duties 20
which he was assigned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-11-22
Getting READY
Local Workers Preparing to Open
Christmas Seal Sales in the
City

Preparations are being rapidly
completed for the opening of the
campaign for selling Red Cross
Christmas seals in Martinsburg.
Those interested have been organic
ing their forces for the campaign,
and will be ready to start before the
first of December, in order that this
may be included in the regular
monthly report of the organization.
The new Christmas seals have
been completed, and some samples
received. They are about as wide as
those used last year, but are of an
oblong shape instead of square, be.
ing about one and one-half by one
inch. Across the top American
Red Cross" is printed, while in the
center there is picture of Santa
Claus driving a team of eight rein
deers. Just below the picture. which
is finished in green, is inscribed
1913" On the lower margin of the
seal is printed Merry Christmas. "
A few sprigs of holly are to be seen
on the seal while the general color
scheme is red and green. The first
shipment of seals will arrive in a
few days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-11-22
SEVERE PUNISHMENT
OF Mrs. ChappeII, Of Five Years
Standing, Relieved by Cardui.

Mt. Airy, N. C.--Mrs. Sarah M. Chap
pell OF this town, says: Il suffered for
five years with womanly troubles, also
stomach troubles, and my punishment
was more than any one could tell.
tried most every kind of medicine,
but none did me any good.
read one day about Cardui, the wo-
mans tonic, and decided to try it.
had not taken but about six bottles until
| was almost cured. II did me more
good than all the other medicines had
tried, put together.
My friends began asking me why |
looked SO well, and | told them about
Cardui. Several are now taking it"
DO you, lady reader, suffer from any
of the ailments due TO womanly trouble,
such as headache, backache, sldeache,
sleeplessness, and that everlastingly tired
feeling2
lfso, let us urge you TO give Cardu a
trial. We feel confident it will help you,
just as il has million other women in
the past half century.
Begin taking Cardui to-day. You
won't regret it. All druggists.
Hsyffr 10. Chattanooga Medicine Co., Ladies'
Advisory Dept. Chattanooga, Tenn. for SfscIal
Lx5fyHcfions on your case and 64-page book, Home
Treatment for Women" in pair wrsoper. NC. l24
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-11-22

Berkeley county in 1859. He was
member OF Company G. third West
Virginia cavalry during the civil war
ana is well known IN the county The
home was decorated with the Amer
lean colors in honor Of the old sol
diers and the flag they so yaliantly
fought for.
Music was furnished by Mr.. and
Mrs. G, G. Defiayen, assisted by
James wintermoyer. Refreshments
We're served by the hostess. Those
present we're Mr.. and Mrs, Joseph
Norrington, and son, Leland. Mr., and
Mrs. J. G, DeHaven, Mr. and Mrs
James wintermoyer Mrs, Jane KEGS
Mrs, Joseph Shrines, Mr. and Mrs
S. A. Koesecker, Mrs. NJ Il. Harper
Of Cumberland, Md; Nj, G. Kennedy
Charles Shriver, Weldon Shriver and
John Fees.
Mr. William II. Albright is visiting
aear Big Pool. Md.
Mrs. Jennie johnson and son,
Cliiford, spent Friday visiting Mrs.
]. II. Warrington.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-11-22

taTe from Kentucky, Maryland, Ten
nessee ard New Jersey But the va
riety is unknown 10 most fruit grow
ers. Il Is very highly esteemed
The Summer King is OF medium
size ana round It is greenish vel.
low: WISHED and marhled with mix.
ed red and broken stripes OF crimson
and overspread Of gray The flesh
Is whlt.ah yellow, fine-grained, ten
der and juicy. Ii has a suh-aeid
flavor, mild aud pleasant.
The expectation Of apples is stead
lily Increasing. The returns from ex.
ports lasg year were more than slu,.
100000
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-11-22
PARADISE ORCHARD
VIII Make Resets and viii Then
Have 10000 Trees-foo Acres
in Bearing.

Mr.. ID. Currier, of the Paradise Or
chards, was in the city Saturday
evening, returning from trip east
for tho purpose of purchasing resets
for the big orchards. He stated that
they have 100 acres of bearing trees
and many more that will soon come
into bearing. Mr.. Currier is from
the Hood River Valley and is fully
with conditions there. He
is most enthusiastic in praise OF
Back Greek Valley,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-11-22
WOULD ELIMINATE
Also Plans Safeguards For BchIoride
OF Mercury In
Homes

Use OF a red cylindrical tablet, es.
tablished In the Unted States Phar-
macopoeia, for all mercury bichloride
preparations and suppression OF UNI
necessary newspaper details of poison
used in suicide cases 'lave been rec
ommeded by Martin ! Wilbert, tech
meal assistant of ths Public Health
Service, as means to check the bi.
chloride suicide wave. ~
He held that as bichloride of mer-
curry Is "house commodity" It's use
should be safeguarded by Official
standards by warnings issued through
druggists and labelling.
He estimated that Is or 20 fatal
cases Of bichloride poisoning had fol
lowed publication of the story of The
Macon (Ga) man S long fight for life
against the poison.
"while it will be generally admitted
to be impracticable to prevent suicide
by law" says W1bert lis we'll recog-
nized that respondent and melancholy
humanity is ever ready to seize upon
suggestions offering sure. speedy and
painless death. So every report OF
suicide accompanied by details can
be counted as an incentive to other
deaths"
wilbert denied that death by BIZ
chloride was painless.