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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-27
Tor Purchase or .cru,cr~ I,nr,n

AZ meeting OF the Petersburg Bat
u"Nc!d Association last night rcsolu-
uohs We're unanimously adopted in
o"TsinS the action of the Chamber. OF
Commerce" in securing an option for y
year on tho Orator farm. and thirty
seven acres OF land adjoinu- at !,
total price OF $50 oU0. with tho vi.w Of
Inducing CONGRESS 10 take over tho
piopcrty as tn" initiatory step toward
ne establishment Of a national battle
Held park ~ Petersburg
IN heartily indorsinS tn" Chauber's
action the association pledges its best
efforts 10 do what it can To cffcct "a
speedy summation Of tho plan ana
urges our representatives in Congress
I" give their earnest efforts toward Sc
curing tho appropriation necessary 10
purchase tho property.
Tho association appointed Il history
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-27

Let this big Company take that risk You can
place implicit confidence in our willingness and
ability to take your place AND TAKE CARE OF
THEM. 1t is as strong as any Company man
aged by men you know and trust
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-27

1t pays to keep your money at home when, a
the same figure, you can secure as great protec
ton, stronger features, and better all-roun
policy than is offered by any other Compan
to-day.
The record., 1913-03-27
Gibbs Adkins Wedding.

Miss Minnie Gibbs, who lived
near Dunmor, and Mr.. Robert NJ.
Adkins, who lives at Depoy, were
united in marriage at Russellville on
the evening of March 10 by the pas
tor of Beechland Baptist church.
Next day they returned to their
home at Depoy, where they were
greeted by number of relatives
and friends, the neighbors having
arranged dinner and quite number
of remembrances were brought in
by well wishers. Mr.. Adkins is one
of the county's foremost citizens,
and the bride is an attractive woman
who has host OF admirers. Both
have the best wishes OF a wide circle
of friends.
The record., 1913-03-27
Kentucky Mining Institute.

The Program Committee of the
Kentucky Mining Institute, for the
meeting 10 be held May 10th and
18TH, has selected - events for the
State Wide First AID Contest to be
held on May 10th at Lexington, IN
connection with the Spring meeting
of the Kentucky Mining Institute,
and the judges, on the day of the
contest, will select five of the prob
lens, and these five problems will
be performed by each team partici-
pating in the contest, and the prizes
will be awarded upon the work per-
formed in the problems so selected.
The record., 1913-03-27
COarier-Journal and Times. Specia,
Edition.

The special edition of The Cour:-
er- Journal and Times, Tuesday, was
fine example of modern newspaper
work. 1t is made up of fifteen sec
tons, with more than 200 pages, IL
Illustrated throughout with the high
est work of the engraver's art. This
is the largest edition of any news
paper ever issued In the South; and
one of the largest ever issued in the
Southern Prosperity" number, and
celebrated the forty-fourth anniver-
sary of The Courier Journal.
The record., 1913-03-27
Al the Baptist Church Sunday.

There will be a Special Mission
AIRY Service at the Baptist church
next Sunday morning, in which the
SUNDAY school and morning services
will be combined in the observance
of the Missionary Day." appointed
by the Southern Baptist Convention,
for all the Sunday schools in the
Baptist churches of the South.
The Primary superintendent, Miss
Lillian Craig, has prepared a special
program to be given by the primary
and Junior Departments, common
Grating the Centennial OF DAVID
Livingstone. y special offering for
home and foreign missions will be
made by the various classes of the
sunday school in which 1t is earn
estly desired that every member of
the Sunday school will make sac
riicc for the Lords cause.
\ most cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all the people of Green
vile and vicinity to be present and
enjoy with us this interesting service.
PROGRAM
0:l5 Opening exercises, conducted
by the Superintendent, John \,
raylo
1000 Recitation Of Missionary Les
son BY Glasses.
1880 Missionary Program
Statement, by superintendent,
John y Taylor.
Song, The Light of the World,
Choir.
Prayer.
Recitation, Spread the Light,
Grace Jackson.
Song, Send the Light, Choir
AcrostIc, David Livingstone,
Children of Primary Dept.
Stories of Livingstone, Ncda Low
ell, +. Il. pannell, Louise Walton,
Carroll Hayden, Model Walker.
Song, The Son of God Goes forth,
Mesdames Gilman, Eaves, Messrs.
Baird and Hayden.
dwelling of Livinsstonc's Port
raft, Junior Dept.
Reading, Droop, Half Mast Col
ors, Evelyn Pannell.
The Hero's Message to Is, Eliza
beth Newman, Matte NJ. Plain and
Emily Brooks.
The reading, heirs of his task,
David Green.
Address, David Livingstone, Pas
tor X. ii. Tandy.
Song, Merry M'~e7ros',, Begin
ners' Dept.
Mission Offering b. Grasses.
Song, The Morning Light is
breaking, Congregation,
Closing Prayer.
INO. X TAYLOR. Stunt.
ROBERT II. TANpY Pastor
The record., 1913-03-27

During the past few days severe
storms have swept over various parts
of the country, doing great damage.
a storm sweeping ever Louisville
at J O'Clock Tuesday morning did
considerable damage, part of the
roof of the new Armory being torn
away
The record., 1913-03-27

WANTED-An industrious man 10
represent one of the most extensive
manufactures of home remedies,
spice, extracts, soaps, toilet arti
cles, perfumes, stock & poultry pre-
partitions IN Muhlenberg or adjoln-
ing counties. Representative must
furnish suitable conveyance large
profits and a permanent position.
Address The American Remedy Co. f,
Tifin, o. It
The record., 1913-03-27
Novel Bird Nest On Display.

Uncle Amos Jenkins, a nature
lover and close observer of things
IN general, brought to to this Office
Tuesday a novelty in the way of a
birds nest. 1t Is the former home
of an oriolc, and the workmanship is
mastcrful, the nest being braced and
tied with perfect knots to the limb
of a tree, a small section of which
was cut off. The nest is on display
in Roark's show window, and every
passerbv-by is attracted 10 1t, and
wonders at the remarkable skill dis
played by the bird.
The record., 1913-03-27
Easter Celebration.

The Baptist Sunday school at
Powderly observed Easter last Sun
day afternoon in an egg hunt near
the church. There were liz pupils
in the school, and something like
500 eggs had been prepared, and
when the count was made at the
close it was found that very few had
been overlooked. There was much
fun in the hunt, and everybody had
great time.
The record., 1913-03-27
To The Public.

We desire to announce to the
public that our new mill is now in
full operation, and We will at all
times have on hand the very finest
quality of flour, meal and teed.
We are very anxious to do custom
grinding for our friends, and can
give them the very best flour and
wheat that is to be had anywhere, in
exchange for their corn and wheat.
HOME MILLING Co. (Inc)
The record., 1913-03-27
Fractured Arm Received in Fall.

MIR. Joe Coombs is suffering from
a fractured arm, the injury being re
ceived IN a fall while ne was putting
in a water gate on his farm last
Thursday. lie Is able to be at his
place of business, but is suffering
some from the accident.
The record., 1913-03-27

NhNrFD-M an To represent us
in the rural districts of Kentucky;
good salary for whole time or part
time; party mus, furnish reference
and be able To furnish bond. Ad-
dress G.. \. McGranahan, State
Mansr., Lock Box $50, Lexington,
Nv. st
The record., 1913-03-27

We have had cur usual amount of
March weather, wind included, but
have been very fortunate, as We
had no serious loss of property, and
no loss of life, while many vast
sections have suffered heavily in
both.
The record., 1913-03-27
Committee Meeting.

On Saturday, April 5th, at one
O'Clock p. Nj. The county commit
tees OF both the Republican and Pro-
gressi,e parties of Muhlenberg
County will meet at the court house
in Greenville for the purpose of ar
ranging for a county ticket to be
nominated for county offices to be
voted for a, the November election,
the purpose being to nominate said
ticket by both of the parties. 1t is
desired that as many people belong
ing to the two parties as can, be pres
ent at this meeting and all are invit-
ed to be present.
K. b. SHAVER, SEC. REF. Con-.
]. Ed. SHAVER, CHM. PRoG. Cow.
The record., 1913-03-27
Notice 10 File Claims.

Persons having claims against
II. II. or NJ. l.. Martin are notified
TO present same, properly proven,
for adjustment. Also, all persons in
debted TO either are notified TO
settle same at once.
DR. {. +. O'BRNAN, Admr.
The record., 1913-03-27
Apostle Of SUNSHINE Dies.

Rev. a. \. Willitts, the noted
lecturer, who by his cheerfullness
gained the title "Apostle of Sun
shine" died at Philadelphia last
Friday. He was s, years old, and
in addition to his platform WORK,
carrying him all over the country,
had occupied the pulpits of many
prominent Presbyterian churches
which he had served as pastor. He
was well known here, where he had
appeared as a lecturer, aad had many
warm friends and admirers.
The record., 1913-03-27

Timid folks have been undergoing
many anxious hours during the past
week, as reports of the terrible dis
asters by storms have caused deep
ist dread at the high winds We have
been getting here.
The record., 1913-03-27
EStray Notice.

Taken up as astray by Tom Fox
living on what is known as uThe
Dutch Farm" about Dec. Ist 1917.
Two red helfers about one year old
and unmarked; valued at fifteen
dollars each by l.. L. kirkpatrick
Subscribed and sworn TO before
me by Tom Fox this the fourth day
of March 1913.
J. II. LOWELL, ]. p. NJ. c.
The record., 1913-03-27

Roark has the agency for the line
ofSturgis "Superba" baby carriages,
one of the most complete lines on
the market. See them before you
buy; made right, look fine, priced
right.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mr.. Orien l.. Roark was in LOUIS
vile yesterday, attending a meeting
of the executive committee OF the
Kentucky Funeral Directors Asso.
citation.
The record., 1913-03-27

Nj. \. Oates has purchased Willis
Heir, registered stallion, and one
of the best horses ever in the county.
Service will be SIS. Telephone No.
10 I-a, Depoy. 1T.
The record., 1913-03-27

Painters, paper hangers, carpent-
ers, concrete men are all getting
very busy now, and there is an
abundance Of work of all kinds in
sight here for The summer.
The record., 1913-03-27
Something 10 Think About.

Many words won't fill a bushel,
hui a lire, Lightning, or Tornado
policy with US will fll a want in hu
man happiness that will otherwis,
remain unsl,istied.
IS. ID. Blackwell {, Bro.
General Insurance,
Greenville, KY.
Rogers Bldg. Telephone, 1863
The record., 1913-03-27

Messrs. John Latham and Wall
ace Malone left Sunday for Iowa,
where they will spend the summer
in agricultural labor.
The record., 1913-03-27

Sundays weather was inviting
enough to induce owners of new
clothes to SO to church-but too
bad for those to get out who had no
new rigging.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mrs. Richardson and Miss Annie
Richardson, who have been here
some months on visit To relatives.
left yesterday for their home in
Hampton, Va.
The record., 1913-03-27

The Spring term of the Mullen
berg circuit court will convene Mon
day, April 81, with a very light
docket in prospect.
The record., 1913-03-27

There have been several fine OPP
portunitles 10 use the King drag this
week, the showers making the roads
in ust the proper condition.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mrs. l. J. Jones is preparing to
build brick business room adioin.
ing her present Main street proper
~. The new quarters will he occu-
pied by Lewis * Fred, who have
the old stand, which has been found
inadequate to their rapidly growing
business. Work vii! be started at,
once, and rushed straight through.
The record., 1913-03-27

Ii you want granite or marble
work of any kind, see Curd & York,
at Central City, for best work and
lowest prIoes.
The record., 1913-03-27

The children CT the Methodist
Sunday school enjoyed an Easter
egg hunt at The home of Mr. and
Mrs. c. NJ. Martin last Saturday
afternoon.
The record., 1913-03-27

Best entertainment of the whole
season will be the minstrel show at
the opera house to night. Get tick
cts at Hale's.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mr.. John NJ. Wells, while engag-
cd in moving house severely ipjur-
ed an index finger last Friday, but
there will be no permanent injury.
The record., 1913-03-27

Miss Lula Clemmons was here
from Depoy, spending the week end
with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Anderson.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mr.. Robert Hardison was in
Hopkinsville the latter part of the
week on legal business.
The record., 1913-03-27

The las, picture of the Courier
Iournal Times Borkloyers' Coutc. /
appeared sunday, and three weeks
will be allowed for contestants to
prepare and submit their answers.
Much interest has been taken in the
pictures, and the number of the con
testauts will run into the thousands.
The record., 1913-03-27

See Curd & York, at Central
City, for granite and marble work
of all kinds.
The record., 1913-03-27

The high winds of this week have
played havoc with fences and trees
about the country, as well as doing
much other damage.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. &. W. Roark and
Mrs. IL. O. Meredith are in Louis
Vile for a stay of some days.
The record., 1913-03-27

MIR. and Mrs. Robert NJ. Adkins,
of Depoy, were here shopping Mon
day.
The record., 1913-03-27

DIR. c. +. O'Bryan, of White
City, was here a day or two the
first of the week on business affairs.
The record., 1913-03-27

When you get "Quail" meal you
get the best that is to be had.
The record., 1913-03-27

"Bob WhiteD is without doubt the
best flour on earth.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Irwin and child
rem were in Greensboro for Easter.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mr.. John Il Wilson, an attorney
of Hartford, was here Monday on
legal business.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mrs. +. X. Jamison and Mrs.
Hill, of Weir, were here Monday
with friends.
The record., 1913-03-27

~ H.l. Slaton is in Providence
0u il to relatives and friends.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mr.. ]. ID. Hudspeth, who has
been in Louisville with Buschmeycr
Bros druggists, is home on a short
stay.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mrs. Smith, of MaYiieid, spent
Easter with her sister, Mrs. l.. W.
Irwin.
The record., 1913-03-27
Cleveland Mercer Dies Monday.

Cleveland, the ,o.ycar old son Of
MIR. and Mrs. Fins Mercer, died at
their home at ) O'Clock last Monday
afternoon, following lengthy con
flnement from pulmonary tuberculo-
sis. lie was bright, popular
young man, and his untimely death
has caused widespread sorrow
among his wide circle of friends
and admirers, and his parents have
the most profound sympathy of all.
lntermcnt was in the cemetery at
| nifty church at !; O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon, and was largely attend
ed.
The record., 1913-03-27

See and hear the funny minstrel
men tonight.
The record., 1913-03-27

Sunday was automobile day,
everyone being out driving.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mr. CT o \. Rothcrt returned to
Louisville Tuesday, after stay of
some days with friends in and near
town. He was here preparing for
the sale of his book. ~ History of
Muhlenherg County," which will be
ready for delivery about June Ist.
The record., 1913-03-27

Mr.. Andrew Hoag, of brakes
boro, was here Monday on business.
The record., 1913-03-27

Take your beef hides 10 ]. E,
Coombs & Co. and get the cash.
The record., 1913-03-27

Judge VIM. ii. loSt is here from
Madisonville day or two this week
on legal business.
The record., 1913-03-27

Victors and Records at Roark's.
The record., 1913-03-27
2ocaA MewtioN.

Good morning, Ordered your
automobile yet?
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew duncan
are in Louisville for q short visit.
The record., 1913-03-27

Telephone No S and your laundry
will be called for and delivered.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
Fire Sweeps Ruins Left by
Storm---Special Trains
Rush to Aid of the
Stricken City.
Continued From Page One.

the lines unessspropy authorized call the public generally
to be patient
t'Thousands Of volunteers doing all they appeal
the people this of distress house and feed all that
help until other arrangements can be made
The main binding Of the Commercial Club in the business
district has ibeen turned into a hospital.
Public spirited already have begun a subscription
list for thetneedy
passed through the storm today described it
phenomenon Ii broke down upon the city at dusk after hot
suy day Suddenly the sky became bottle with
of angry looking black clouds the breeze became
roaring wind
The Oppressive stiffness that precedes Western storm put its
hush city In a few minutes the darkness of midnight
In the fmneshaped cloud appeared in the sky
sviftness of light moved upon the town biOwng
through the nky darkness With the tail of the funnel lying low
sky the baloonshaped struck 1t accompanied
by a twisting SCATTERING wind.
The thunder rolled like aerial bombardment and the flash
es of light binding, dazzling they
struck by the bolts and the heavy tim
Orders by the tearing elements Adding to
of the situation fire broke out Alarms turned in
and and policemen worked in oudburst fighting the
flames The rain blessing to the city for it
helped out the blaze.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
LIST Of DEAD AND INJURED
INTERR|FIC OMAHA STORM
PILES UP; MANY IDENTIFIED

LINCOLN, NEBR.. March 24.-F'irst
details of the terrific hurricane that
killed hundreds of persons and de-
stroyed property running into millions
Of dollars a Omaha were brought here
to-day by semi-h historical passengers
arriving in Lincoln shortly after mid
night. Burlington train No. u. which
brought them here, picked up many
dead and injured along the way from
Omaha and brought them to this city
All wires to Omaha are down except a
single railroad wire unavailable to
press reports.
The Dead.
A meager list of the dead at Omaha
follows:
WILLIAM FISHER.
MABEL MBRIDE.
NELS LARSON.
G. +. COPLEY.
WALTER PETERSON
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24

Other Injured.
Mrs. Mcbride, injured by Avi,-
brick.
Henry Johnson. head cut.
Baby of Mrs Babcock.
Child of Henry Starman. leg broken
w. H. Steinbaugh, badly hurt.
Utah Hayde, head cut.
Walter Hayden, leg broken.
Mrs. Fred Hayden.
Fred Ohme and child. badly hurt
d. Dagett, head cut by flying glass
Charles Black and family, sHgs.
bruises.
f. w. Dixon, slight bruises.
NJ A. Hall, injured by flying planke
Mrs. Arthur Levide and baby NOR.
tally injured.
NJ. H. Hahn, slightly hurt.
w. NJ. Mcdonald bad scalp wound
Mrs. McAlpin, badly cut
Mrs. f. c. Sells, injured internally
and cash on the head.
Little Sells girl, bad scalp wound
Mrs Griffin. serious internal injuries
Mrs. G. c. Swami. head badly cut
D. +. Baum, head cut and ankle
broken.
Thomas Mcpherson, badly bruised
and internally injured
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24

back from the southern part Of Vigo
county early to-day indicated that the
toll of tornado which struck here last
night would be increased to so. It mas
be several days before the exact num-
Der Of dead will be known, as many are
believed to be buried in the ruins of
their homes. The property loss prob
ably will exceed $500, 900.
In addition to destroying about 300
homes in the southern portion of Terre
Haute, Prairieton, a small town six
miles south of here, was destroyed with
a loss of two lives and the intervening
territory devastated. The injured will
number over 100, a dozen Of them prob
ably fatally. Forty have broken limbs.
many of whom are in a serious condis
ton The hospitals are filled.
The Death List.
The known dead are:
MOSES CARTER, WIFE AND
BABY.
MRS. FRED KING AND CHILD.
CHARLES DAVIS.
JEFF FOX.
NEAL YEARGER.
CHANTS EDWARDS, eight years old.
JAMES BROWN.
J. b. HOUK.
MRS. FULLY.
MISS BELL. twelve years old.
ROGERS, South Second street
COURTNER
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN,
The bodies of Carter and his wife. the
first recovered, were found under the
crushed roof of their home and the
margled body of their child was found
fifteen feet away.
Mrs. Flora Woods, 2424 South Third
street. was found unconscious 20 feet
from her home. She had her small baby
clasped in her arms They were carried
into the Third United Brethren church
which, with the Greenwood school, had
been converted into a temporary hos
pital, and given medical attention
Debris Blocks Ambuances.
on Voorhees, street. between Third
and Fifth streets, every house was
blown down. When the ambulances
and automobiles which were pressed
into service reached the devastated dis
trict. the injured had to be carried two
blocks on account OF the debris, which
blocked the streets.
The Root glass factory was demol-
ished and the Garland foundry was Sc
verely damaged. The glass plant en-
ployed 800 men. and the loss is esti-
mated at $4,000. The storm was ac-
companied by a severe electrical display
and rain that almost equaHed a cloud
burst Crossed wires and lightning
started fires throughout the debris. but
they were quenched by the heavy rain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
Nordica Would TWeak
King Georges Ear to
Win Votes for Women
If That Failed, Famous Singer
Declares She Would Start
to Throw Things.

BOSTON. March 24-Lillian Nori.-
ca, the grand opera star, discussed
militant woman's suffrage here to-day
IF l thought l could help the cause
of woman suffrage by going out ami
throwing a brick through a window,
or adopting any other militant tactics.
| would do it," she said
u think if l had tried again and
again to petition the king, and each
time he had turned his head the othaf
way, l finally would pluck him by the
sleeve. And then, when I saw the msa
of the country we're having their petit
tions considered while mine was ig-
nored. I think ! would venture to seize
his majesty by the ear. If that failed,
would begin to throw things
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
Phone Girls Stick to Posts

One hundred and seventsx working in the
telephone the broke window
building broken Wrecag hurled about with force against
The bombardmen of the elements enough strike
terror the hearts
Sacred Heart of the Catholic schools
the city path the 1t demolished BY
miracle all the persons the building escaped Some injured
and taken to st. Josephs hospital
The prominent residents of the worked
with aboers caring the injured Rich
mobiles for ambuances
All the doctors Council spared
from relief work there brought here Relief
left Lincoln Patsmouh Grand Island Nebr City
for Omaha
For time Omaha off from the outside world
Of destruction of telegraph lines but later
restored.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
9 Dead, so Hurt, in Council Bluffs

The moved from the southwest the northwest The
passed the Missouri
ing part Council Bluffs Iowa, where persons killed
and fifty injured
Panic prevailed all night 1t night of terror Nandals
of brotherhood had been exngushd plum
the bodies of dead Rings snatchd from the
fingers of dead the pockets of the rfed
The disaster attended by marvellous incidents Two babies
blown from the windows of ophanage and their heads
crushed.
Standing from the gloom and backness of the calamity
high shown by the girls working in the Omaha
telephone exchange They remained duty though nothing
had happened roared building and the
city drenched by torena downpour Most of the city
by telephone during of the
In spite of the electrical display the telephone wires the cen
refused o desert
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-24
SLAY NEGRO
CAB DRIVER AT ALBANY

ALBANY, GA, March 24.-Oficers
to-day are unable to solve the identity
of the slayers of viii Washington. a
negro cabman, who was shot to death
here Saturday night A coroner's jury
returned a verdict that he met death at
the hands of unknown persons.
1t is said two white men hired Wash
ington to drive them across the Flint
river near the new negro college here,
where they placed a rope around his
neck and shot him seven times.
The negro, it is said, had acted as g
go between" for certain questionable
persons in Albany and that he was
looked upon as a bad character.