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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

engine and tender passed over him.
His skull was crushed i'm and his
body cut in two at the small of his
back. His body was badly mutilat-
ed.
DR. A. b. Riley, the county coro-
ner, was on hand in a few minutes.
He empaneled jury which render
ed verdict in accordance with the
facts in the case. Willis had been
in the employ of the Bond Tie Co.
for a number of years and was con-
sidered good. trustworthy work
man. His home was in Elizabeth
town, where his family reside and
where his remains were shipped. 1t
is thought he was somewhat under
the influence of liquor at the time
of the accident. as pint bottle
about half full of whiskey fell from
his clothes at the time of the acct
dent.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

COLORED MAN KILLED
by PASSENGER TRAIN

VIII Willis, "A colored man in the
employ OF the Bond Tie CO., was run
over and almost instantly killed
near the depot here last Monday by
the ZIG west-bound passenger
train. Only the engine and tender
ran over the man, however. as the
emergency brakes We're applied,
Willis aud another colored man
who worked with him We're hurried
ly walking ahead of the train to-
wards the depot, aiming to get
aboard. They were on a switch
track and Willis was nearest the
train. The engineer sounded an
alarm whistle and Willis. apparently
becoming confused as to which was
the main track. ran right in front
of the engine, which was not going
at much speed, as the stop was near.
Willis friend, seeing his danger,
yelled at him and threw his hat at
him to attract his attention. The
engineer continued sounding an
alarm as Willis was struck.
Willis turned slightly sideways as
the engine struck him and he was
scooped up on the cowcatcher for a
moment. Before the engine could
be stopped. however, he rolled down
on the track and the wheels of the
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

News was received in Hartford
the latter part of last week that the
little flye-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. George Lewis, who live in San
Antonio. Texas, had been killed by
an automobile. The accident hap
pened Thursday, though particulars
We're lacking. The little fellow was
an only child. The parents have the
deep sympathy of many friends here,
where they formerly. resided.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04
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q o o O O O O o q O O O O q O

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Com tn. VS.. Will Duke, charged
with selling liquor-plea Of guilty
entered, law and facts were submit
ted to the court and fined $50 and
costs.
No. 5171 Com'th. VS.. II. p. Her
continued on motion and affidavit of
defendant.
Com'th. VS.. John Render--defend-
ant executed bond for his appear
anoe at next February term of court.
Com'th. VS.. Wash Duncan, who
had been fined in Beaver Dam Po-
lice Court for violating local option
appeal dismissed.
Com'th. VS.. George Kissinger-de-
PENDANT was recognized in the sum
of 500 for his appearance at the
first day of the next February term.
The grand jury before adjourn
ment returned into court Q indict-
ments classified as follows; Breach
of the peace 1, maintaining a public
nuisance l. violating local option
law ), OBTAINING woman against
her will l. fornication / destroying
personal property /, petit larceny I =.
VIM. II. Jones VS.. H.. II. a. st. l..
Ry. Co.-verdict of jury 81 900 for
plaintiff.
Frank Decker VS.. |. c. II. II. Co.
continued.
T. o. James VS.. /. c. II. II. CO.
judgment for defendants cost.
Com'th VS.. l.. & n. II. II. Co. O.
cases Judgment dismissing plain
tiff's petition.
John II. Phipps VS.. l.. & n. II. r..
continued
C. p. Morris VS.. II. II. Kirtley &
Co.. continued.
Columbus Evans VS.. |. G.. Il. II.
Co.-judgment of $125 for plaintiff
by agreement.
Warren Evans VS.. L. G. II. II. Co.
verdict of jury 800 for plain
tiff.
NJ. c. Warner VS.. I. c. r. r. CO.
agreed judgment for plaintiff SEQ.
Shelby Robinson VS.. McHenry
Coal Co.-continued at defendants
cost.
F. VI. Allen VS.. John Igleheart, &c
continued at defendants cost.
C. T. s. Overton VS.. John lyle
heart, &c.--continucd at defendants
cost.
j. Watt Stevens VS.. Sarah G..
Smith-jury failed to agree
Lizzie Duke Mercer VS.. Hilbert
Bennett, &c.-continued at defend
ants cost
w. II. Williams VS.. Hilbert Ben
nett. continued at defend
cost.
Mary Coleman, who sues. &C., VS..
A. y. Kelly. &c.-continued for de-
PENDANT.
Court adjourned Saturday until
the February term.
Sam Jones and Jim Jones. convict
ed of housebreaking, and George
Jones, convicted of grand larceny
during the recent Circuit Court.
were taken to Eddyville yesterday
by Sheriff 5. 0. Keown.
Mr.. w. ID. Hamilton, of Green
vile, and Harry Goodman, of Nor
gantown, We're examined at the Hart
ford bar last week, and each was
granted license to practice law in
this Commonwealth. The board of
examiners. as designated by the
Court, follows: Ernest Woodward,
Ben ID. Ringo, II. u. Taylor. j. S.
Glenn, A. ID. Kirk, NJ. l.. Heavrin,
w. II. Barnes. Mcdowell Fogle, c..
+. Smith and Otto Martin.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04
Notice.

| now have my new feed and meal
mill installed and will grind on
Wednesdays and Saturdays until suf-
ficient freezes take the sap out of
the corn. when | will grind every
day. Can make either bolted or I'M
bolted meal. Can also make any
kind of feed out of corn, or can
grind your wheat into feedstuff
w. +. ELLIS.
44t4 Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04
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AlonZo Smith, Fordsville, to Eth
ell Wade. FOrdsville.
Estill Robertson, McHerrY, To
Flora Allen, McHenry.
f.. r. Bennett. Barretts Ferry. to
Mary A. Wilson, Rosine.
c. Y. Hoover. Hartford, to Tress. 2
Taylor. Hartford.
George Green, WysoX. to Ethel
Brown. Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Wade, both of Fordsville, We're mar
ried at the Rhoads House in Hart
ford last Thursday, Rev. H. r.
Gwinn, pastor of the Christian
Church. officiating.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

the penitentiary for period of one
to five years. arrived in Hartford
last Monday afternoon, having been
paroled after serving one year and
four days.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

The protracted meeting which be-
gan at the Christian church here last
Sunday is progressing nicely. Rev.
Gwinn, the pastor. is conducting IT,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Hon. Avis S. Bennett, Louisville
visited inHartford and vicinity a day
or two the first of the week. He
came down to vote, returning home
yesterday afternoon.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. X. r. Lee Simmer
man. accompanied by Mrs. Judge j.
S. Glenn, daughter Miss Leila and
son James Glenn, spent last Satur-
day in greensboro shopping. They
went down i'm Mr. Simmerman' s
large touring car.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. ID. b. Hancock, who had been
visiting the family of r. II. Gillespie
for several days, has returned to
Lebanon, KY, with his wife to re-
sumo work i'm the oil fields.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. Fred Lauterwasser. the shoe
maker, has presented theHerald with
fine specimen of vegetable gourd
grown in his garden at the edge of
town. II grew In the shape of a
loop and weighs lO1a pounds. In
the early stages of its growth it
makes good eating.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

The Sheriff of Breckenridge coun-
ty passed through Hartford last
Wednesday on the west-bound l.. &
n. passenger train, with six prison
ers who had been convicted and SEN
fenced to terms in the Eddyville pen
itentiary from the Breckenridge
Circuit Court.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Hon. G.. B. Likens, Assistant Aud
itor of State, came down Monday
evening, returning home yesterday
afternoon. Mr.. Likens came down
to vote.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. Ernest Woodward left yester-
day morning for Louisville. Indian
apolis and Frankfort. on legal bust
ness. He will return home Satur-
dav
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Riley, city,
are the proud parents of their first
born, which the stork left with them
yesterday. She weighs ten pounds
and they have named her Lois.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. w. +. Ellis, the local produce
horsepower kerosene engine togeth-
er with complete grinding and
crushing outfit This machinery is
all new and of the latest patterns.
which adds very much to Mr.. Ellis
plant.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. j. w. Robertson has sold his
farm on the Beaver Dam pike to Mr..
Berry Rial and Mr.. Robertson has
purchased the Andy Afford residence
on Clay street, in East Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

The Hartford Republican was mis-
taken when it said, Mr.. Debs was
the first man who had ever been a
candidate for the Presidency to Wis
it Hartford" James b. Weaver. who
was candidate for this high office,
made two visits to Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. r. A. Nofsinger, who former
ly conducted drug store i'm Hart
ford but has recently been living at
Sacramento, has gone to Greensboro,
where he is engaged in the same
business.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

o. r .O'Bannon, the Main street
groceryman, has ON sale the best OF
Groceries. Flour, Meat and Feed
stuff and also buys country produce
Strict attention to orders and prices
always satisfactory 43t4
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

There was a first-class motion
picture show at DR.. Beans Opera
House Saturday night. 1t was a
well staged play embracing three
long reels and was equal to any af-
forded in the large cities.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. S. II. Bennett. of Nocreek
neighborhood. has moved with his
family to Hartford and is occupying
the Wedding property, on lower I'm
ion street.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

At meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors of Hartford Division, Ohio
County Farmers Mutual Telephone
Company recently, Mr.. Marvin
Baird, of near Hefiin, was elected
manager for a period of two years.
He took charge Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Miss Bessie Gillespie, oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Gil
lespie, left for Louisville last Mon
day morning where she went TO ac-
cept position in the Jewish Hos
pital, preparatory to becoming a
trained nurse.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04
Millinery!

At my home at Sulphur Springs.
VIII be in Hartford TO take orders
on Mondays. SARA c. SMITH.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Bring your dry corn to w. Il. Ell
lis on Wednesdays and Saturdays
and have it made into meal while
YOU wait. 44t4
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

II is thought that turkeys will be
cheap on the local market this sea-
about loo pound. Low prices
are prevailing in other markets also.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

When in Hartford stop at City
Restaurant. We will please you.
JAMES LYONS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. Nj. r. Likens has returned
from a few weeks stay at Hot
Springs. He was much improved.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. Alec II. Rial, who had been
spending the past several months
out West, returned home Sunday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Dan Hines, OF color, who was con-
yicted of chicken-stealing at the Dc
tober term, 1918, and sentenced to
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

New lot of Ladies' Blue and
Brown Coat Suits.
HUB CLOTHING co.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

The Ohio County Drug Co. have
added a big assortment of fine Can
dies-Shryock's Schroff's, Green
fields-always fresh.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Messrs. Il. A. Carter and Charley
Lewis, of Bowling Green. came over
in their car and spent Saturday and
Sunday with friends here.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

All persons desiring to sell their
turkeys comparatively should report
to Sias Stevens at Beaver Dam at
once
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Miss Iva BENEFIT, of Nuckois, Nc
Lean county, is visiting her cous-
in, Mrs. j. c. Bennett, city.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. Jesse Schroeder is very Ill OF
fever at his residence on the Schroe-
ter boat, Hartford landing.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

DR.. j. S. Bean and family return
ed to Louisville yesterday after
noon, after few days visit to his
father, DR.. l.. b. Bean.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

We can furnish you Woven Wire
Fencing in any height and style.
ACTON BROS.
43t2 Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

See Paul Woodward, Hartford,
KY. for Rubberoid Roofing and all
kinds of Building Material. 39tf
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. A. C. Taylor and family and
Mr.. Arch Lewis and mother, of Cen
trail City, spent Sunday in Hartford,
visiting relatives and friends.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Jumbo Pickles, and don't forget
the moist Mince Meat--that good
kind-at Moores Meat Market.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

When you call central, ring phone
No. 23. and have your grocery order
filed. ACTON BROS.
43t2 Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Miss Jennie r. Miller, Union
street, is visiting relatives at Sacra-
mento and Central City.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

We have nice line of Ranges,
Cook Stoves. Oil Stoves and Heaters.
Call and take a peep.
,s.. ACTON BROS,
43t2 Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Crushed Hominy, Flake Hominy,
Prunes, Evaporated reaches at
Noore's Meat Market
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

A. b. Kirschbaum $15 and $50
Suits. HUB CLOTHlNG w.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mr.. Uriah Coppage, of Narrows, Is
the guest of Judge and Mrs. X. X.
Wedding.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Messrs. Pen Taylor and c. i. Tur-
ner, Union street, who have Deen
quite sick, are improving.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

have ust received my new canned
goods. 4. p. MOORE.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Everything neat and clean at City
Restaurant. JAMES LYONS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

There's photographer" in
Hartford. SCHkOETEh'
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mrs. NJ. j. Reid, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. r. II. Giles
pie. for several days, has returned
TO her home at Rockport, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Mince Meat in bulk-SO GOOD!
ILER 81 BLACK.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Hon. l.. p. Tanner. Owensboro,
attended court here a day or two
last week
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

New line loose Candies just III.
ILER a. BLACK.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Anything in the Furniture line
can be had at Acton Bros, Hart
ford. Ky. 43tz
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04
OLD PAPERS FOR SALE at The

Herald office. Nice and clean, tied
up in bundles. Large bundle, sc. If
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

American Wire Fence-none bet
ter-call on u. S. Carson. Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

Six-room brick house for rent.
Call on j. c. Her. ..
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

In 1913 Sicily gathered 10000
tons of grapes.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04
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Swan Hats.
HUB CLOTHING co.
Lion Brand Work Shoes.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-11-04

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Swan Hats.
HUB CLOTHING co.
Lion Brand Work Shoes.
HUB CLOTHING co.
New line loose Candies just in.
ILER e. BLACK.
Mince Meat in bulk-SO GOOD!
ILER e. BLACK.
A. b. Kirschbaum $15 and $40
Suits. HUB CLOTHING co.
have ust received my new canned
goods. Z. p. MOORE.
There's Photographer" in
Hartford. SCHROEDER.
Everything neat and clean at City
Restaurant. JAMES LYONS.
Six-room brick house for rent.
Call on j. c. Her. .
American Wire Fence-none bet
ter-call on u. S. Carson. Hartford.
Anything in the Furniture line
can be had at Acton Bros, Hart
ford, KY. 43tz
Mr.. Uriah Coppage, of Narrows, is
the guest of Judge and Mrs. r. X.
Wedding.
Hon. l.. p. Tanner. Owensboro,
attended court here day or two
last week.
Crushed Hominy, Flake Hominy'
Prunes, Evaporated Peaches at
Noore's Meat Market.
Miss Jennie r. Miller, Union
street. is visiting relatives at sacra-
mento and Central City
Messrs. Pen Taylor and G. =. Tur-
ner, Union street, who have Deen
quite sick, are improving.
See Paul Woodward, Hartford
KY. for Rubberoid Roofing and all
kinds of Building Material. 39ti
Miss Iva BENEFIT. OF Nuckois, NC
Lean county. is visiting her cous-
in, Mrs. j. c. Bennett, city.
Mr.. Jesse Schroeder Is very Ill OF
fever at his residence on the Schroe-
ter boat. Hartford landing.
Jumbo Pickles, and don't forget
the moist Mince Meat--that good
kind-at Moore's Meat Market.
We have a nice line OF Ranges
Cook Stoves. Oil Stoves and Heaters
Call and take peep.
.,s.. ACTON BROS,
43t2 Hartford. Ky.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-24

Most men reckon time by paydays.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-24
ONE WAR PRODUCT WORTH
WHILE.

Credit to Villa one of the best
things yet done in Mexico. He is
sending the orphaned sons of his fall
en- soldiers to the United States to
be educated. And paying for it at
the expense of Mexico's exploiters.
You can do such things, for time,
during revolution, if, like Villa,
you have the nerve and foresight.
But of course, when peace comes,
Mexico will need to provide schools
of her own; free education for all her
children.
The big fellows who have hereto
fore ruled Mexico overlooked that.
They didn't want the poems to know
too much.
1t has been left to a one-time
bandit" himself but lately taught
to read and write, to perceive and
enforce his country's crowning need.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-24
FOndness for the Horse.

Philadelphia Public Ledger: A
farmer who was about to lose his
team of horses by the foreclosure of
mortgage killed the animals, in
tered them, and then shot himself
above their grave. His letter of ex-
planation, found afterward in the sta
BILE, said it would have broken his
heart to have them pass into the pos
session of another. often when
was overcome with grief, with no one
to console me, these old friends would
act as if they knew all about My dis
tress, and, doubtless, they had some
sense of it."
The dog disputes with the horse
the claim to be the first friend of
man among the animals, and, with
his quick intelligence and his sensi-
tive intuitions, no doubt he comes
closest of all. But there are attri-
butes of "horse sense" that stand
without a rival What other animal
is so sure-footed and patient a guide
out of trackless wilderness? What
other animal endures the burden and
heat of the day, obeys without COM
plant, responds with such alacrity to
the lightest finger of command? Is
it any wonder that the Arabian con-
siders his steed as almost on foot
ing with the members of his family?
The history of the decisive battles
cannot be written without tribute to
the horses that bore warriors into
battles, brought up the guns, carried
messages, and often-as in Sheridan's S
ride-turned the tide of defeat. If
Pegasus and Bucephalus, and even
humble Rosinante, have won their
places in song or story, and-in the
first instance-achieved the starred,
immortal glory of the skies, shall not
the four-footed ally who draws the
market wagon or the plow or the ash
mans cart have his need of praise
There is pathos in the sight of some
shabby, raw-boned animal waiting al
the curbstone or with his head hall
buried in the nosebag munching his
MONDAY meal. He does not dream
of the freedom of green meadows and
meandering streams. He has no ex
pectation of a caress-all he knows
perhaps, is blow or harsh word
If ears laid back betray vile temper
there need be no surprise. Surely
the horse may be forgiven If occasion
ally he forgets himself and behaves
no better, under the provocation, thar
a human being.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-24
The Home Circle
Thoughts from the Editorial Pen
The Growth of Your Town.

The growth of a town depends
very much upon the character of the
people who make up its population.
This may seem so self-evident a truth
as not to need any mention, but we
wish to call attention to one class OF
people who work much injury to their
town. We refer to the grumblers who
run down their own place as a busi-
ness point and think every other viii
lage has a better opening.
The men who refuse to stand by
their town are few in number, and
their influence is a bad one. If a
stranger comes along and wants to in
vest or settle here, he is told by these
croakers that the place is no good
and if they could get away themselves
they would do it. There is plenty OF
competition already and they do not
think a business man in town is max
ing any money. They tell the new
conner he will make a mistake if he
invests, and they advise him not to.
Farm property is worthless and. there
seems little hope for the future of the
town. Such talk is enough to dis
ourage the most enthusiastic investor
and drive him away.
There are but few places which
have no representation of this class
of croakers. They mean no harm and
no doubt would like to see their places
advance, but they cannot see that they
themselves are the barnacles which
prohibit any progressive movement.
Stand by your town and sound its
praise if you want to see it grow.
Encourage investments and competi-
ton. 1t is through these that ip,-
provements will come.
If there is one better way than an
other to ruin town, it is for those
who live in it to go about apologize
| ing for its existence. So there are
some who are always ready to say, by
their actions at least, that this place
doesn't amount to much. They will
tell you that the town is dead; that
no one can think of stopping here;
that some town adjacent is more re-
spectacle, more enterprising, has bet
ter people, better enjoyments, is
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