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The central record., 1914-03-12
Private Corporation Seeks Control OF
Lancaster's Utilities.

At called meeting of the City Coun-
Gil on last Friday night a proposition
was offered by Mr.. j. r. Haselden in
behalf of the Public Utilities Co. look
ing to the consolidation of Lancaster's
Electric Light Plant, Ice Plant and
Telephone Co., and incidentally seeking
a twenty year franchise for the pro-
posed corporation for the operation of
the utilities which they seek to consoli-
date. The proposed company offer to
extend the water works system to the
river. the town furnishing the right of
way and the pumping rights at the
four inch pipe line and charging the
city so much per 1000 gallons for water
thus pumped into the city. A standard
Bell Telephone Co. rating is offered in
so far as the proposed telephone rates
are concerned The electric lighting
rates under the proposed new system
would also undergo material changes,
the maximum rate being, we under
stand 121 cents per kiowatt, the pres
ent system of lighting the streets by
arc lights would be abolished and a
system of lighting them by 32-G4 and
l2S candle mazda lamps would be in
installed.
1t was our intention to publish the
entire proposition as submitted in order
that the people might be advised as to
just what kind of proposition their
City Council was up against, but we
were unable to secure the original
paper.
The paper was presented to the Coun
eli by Mr.. Henly V. Bastin, and read
by Mayor Davidson but as it was i'm
possible to secure the services of one
of the Council to submit it to his col
leagues in the form of a motion, or in
some tangible shape in order that it
might be considered by that body, the
matter was not admitted to record or
any cognizance taken of it by the
Council.
We understand the proposition is
undergoing material changes. and ac-
companied by petition, will be resub-
mitted to the Council and an effort
made to have that body consider it in
the near future.
The Council We're at the time of their
election committed upon the telephone
subject, and we understand are unal-
terably against the proposition, and We
deem it hardly probable that it will
meet with consideration at their hands
when presented in new form.
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HUBBLE

A. 2. Sloan has been suffering from
Bronchial trouble.
Frank Sloan of Tolena, o. is at home
on a visit to the home folks.
Frank Sloan made business trip to
Louisville one day this week.
Mrs. Eliza Z. Harris has been suffer-
ing great deal from Rheumatism.
Mr.. J. B. Fisher of Lexington has
been the guest of Miss Elizabeth Lutes.
Miss Verna Lutes of Danville has
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. H. F..
Frye.
Misses Mary Lee and Elizabeth Givens
entertained the Rook Club very pleas
antly Friday evening.
Mrs. John Lutes, and Miss Elizabeth
Lutes have been visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Leene Lutes in Danville.
Grover M. McKechine leaves soon
for Jacksonville, Fla. where he mas a
good position with an Insurance Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Spoonamore have
moved to the old home of his grand
mother, recently purchased by himself
and father.
Mr.. Bowen w. Givena, and daughter
Miss Elizabeth, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G. T. Smith, near Shelby City, on
Wednesday.
Hudson & Hughes, have the most
complete stock of Highest Grade Seed
Oats, Cloverand Timothy seed, that
can be found in the state. They do
not carry but one grade and that is the
best money can buy.
Misses Levisa E. Harris and Mary
Lee Givens attended Progressive Pea
nut Party at Mrs. John R. Yeager's, at
Danville, last Wednesday. The guest
of honor being Mrs. Lewis Erwin, of
Alaska.
The central record., 1914-03-12

mediately organized for rebuilding the
hotel, it might be well for public-spirit
ed citizens to adopt the plan by which
Lancaster secured one. Enough capi-
talists who wanted to place money in
a hotel as an investment could not be
secured, so, realizing the Importance OF
having one, a number of energetic and
progressive citizens agreed to build the
house, and allow the renter, (who, by
the way, put some money into it) to
repay the money as able, without in
terest. Mr.. and Mrs. Zimmer took
charge of the new building, and today
own it. 1t is an undisputed fact that
today Lancaster has one of the best
hotels in Kentucky, and the fact that
travelling men praise it, and try to
spend their Sundays there is proof of
its merits. The hotel has done more
to advertise Lancaster than any institu-
tion she has. If drummers boost a
town, it will gain good reputation,
but if these fellows get knife up
their sleeve for city, they will play
the devil with it.
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Fine To Hitch To Park Fence Patronize
The Livery Stable Or Find A New
Hitch Rack.

The City Council has given rigid in
structions to the chief of police to at
orce stop the hitching of horses to the
fence around the Park, and to prompt
lY arrest anyone found hitching there
In the future those who have been ac-
customed to utilizing the Park fence
for this purpose will do so at their peril
Either take your horse to livery
stable or find some other place to hitch.
The Council also instructed the Chief
to enforce the speed limit ordinance
for automobiles within the city limits.
This ordinance has been woefully dis
regarded by many joy riders to the
imminent peril of children, pedestrians
and the public in general, and the con-
tinuation of the practice meant that
eventually someone would be hurt
Better track the law in future and
avoid fine.
All the property upon which there is
back taxes due the town has been or
dered sold the amount due after proper
advertising. This means additional
expense, and you had better pay up
and avoid it. 1t takes money to con-
duct the affairs of the city Just as it
does any other business, and if you
are in arrears for taxes. YOU should
come forward and settle,
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Yes, And Lewis Landram Aided Material
ly In Making 1t Possible.

From the tone of the Danville papers
we would infer that the people of that
city are not taking as readily as they
should to the building of a hotel in that
city to replace the Gilcher House re-
Gently burned.
A like proposition at one time faced
the people of Lancaster, capitalists
figured great deal on the erection
OF hotel to succeed the one burned.
and the citizens finally despaired of
capitalists" or any private individuals
erecting hostelry, and by what might
be termed popular subscription, raised
a sufficient sum, which added to a
goodly amount subscribed by Mr.. and
Mrs. thinner, soon built what has come
to be known as one of the best hotels
in town of this size in Kentucky.
We do not believe that there is a
person in Lancaster who regrets their
action in the assisting in the building
of this house. The necessary amount
was raised by subscriptions, the amounts
ranging from $40 to $500. and the notes
were not to bear interest for ten years.
Lewis Landram has the following
nice things to say about the hotel, but
he omits to mention the fact that he
personally, and the columns of the
Record, of which he was editor at the
time, were two of the principul factors
in making it possible to erect the
structure.
'In case a stock company is not i'm
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Masonic Club Room A Credit To The
Order And To The Town.

The handsome Masonic Club Room in
the second story over the Citizens bank
has been completed and is ready for
occupancy. The room has been newly
papered, floors and wood work painted.
handsome rugs, numerous easy chairs.
comfortable rockers and sofas, open
fires and every comfort for the tired
and lonesome brother who wishes to
while away few hours. Several large
reading tables are covered, not only
with Masonic literature, but with the
daily newspapers, magazines and the
current literature of the day. Upon
the whole the room presents a cozy,
homelike appearance, and the Masonic
order feel justly proud of it. The
lodge room above has also been newly
papered and painted, and tie Masonic
fraternity of Lancaster now have as
comfortable quarters as any lodge in
the state.
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Wallace.

Fanny, the little eight year old
daughte, OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wal
lace died at her parents home near
Paint Lick at noon Wednesday of
Scarlet Fever. She had only been i'll
since Sunday. The remains We're in
TERED in the Richmond cemetery on
Thursday The death Of little Fanny
is a doubiy severe one to the loving
parents because Of the fact that she
was the only daughter Their remain
ing child, little son, has but recently
recovered from an attack of the same
dread malady which deprived him of
his sister.
The deceased was niece of Mrs.
Ann Robinson of Lancaster. and has a
wide circle of relations through the
county. The Record joins in coincidence
to the bereaved family.
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PLAYING the Piano.

Millions Of people play the piano
Few people listen to them. Why is
that: Let me remind you of little
story. One summer Joseph jefferson.
the dearly beloved Old actor spent a
part of his holiday near lonely little
village. Early Oh Sunday morning he
met the clergyman OF the place.
Church and stage Instantly became
friendly and jefferson was asked
whether he would care to read IL part
of the service. lie consented to read
the Lords Prayer. After the service
the white haired clergyman shook his
hand. Tears We're i'll his eyes as lie
said. "Ah. Mr.. jefferson. you ought to
have entered the church, WHY"
asked the great actor. BECAUSE what
you read sinks into the hearts of your
hearers. | thought had never heard
the Lords Prayer before. you read it
so beautifully" Well" said the mod
est Old actor. "yOu know. don't you.
that hardly one person in Il million is
ever rightly taught TO read
Similarly. few people are ever right
ly taught to play. That is why. per-
haps. so few care to listen to the av-
erage player.-Woman's World
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Our Sick.

Three Of our well known and best
citizens l.e i'll at their homes IN differ
ont parts of the county. Mr.. Terrill
Layton who has been il! since the 26th,
Of December, is now able to be up and
his legion Of friends hope 10 see him
out again soon.
MIR. T. d. Chestnut, Of Marksbury.
was taken suddenly i'll yesterday, and
a physician was called at once but this
morning his condition is very much i'm
proved. much To the qualification Of
his friends.
Mr.. Zack Elkin. who moved to lower
GarTard from Clark Go, several years
ago, has been quite i'll, and at his ad-
vauced age, $ years, his condition is
considered serious.
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Bird Ballast Storm Sign.

What is all that great crowd of
crows doing?" we asked the aged
lighthouse keeper.
Them crows there" the old man an
swered, sis takin' on ballast-a sign of
storm"
The beach. white in the winter sun
shine, was covered with crows. They
seemed to be feeding busily.
mo; they amt feedin,," said the
keeper. "They're swallerin' sand; bal
last, you know-ballast for the high
winds that are comm. Yep, a storm
is doo." - @~~ - '
The crows rose. a trifie heavily, and
few back inland again. Soon. how
ever, a fresh lot made second great
black blot on the white beach.
yep. them's my barometer" said
the old keeper; "crows swallerin' sand
for ballast-a sign storm is doo."-
New York Tribune.
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News Of The Churches.

Rev. H. s. Murdoch, of Buckhorn,
Perry County, will speak at the Pres
byterian church next Sunday morning,
at which time the services will be con-
Quoted in the main auditorium
Quite great deal of interest is be-
ing shown among its members and
workers on account of the Eighth Dis
ltrict Christian Endeavor convention
which will meet here March 2Sth. 29th
and 30th. This is looked upon as one
of the best in the state as quite num-
ber of prominent speakers will be here
upon this occasion, great treat is in
store for those who attend. We hope
to announce the entire program in our
next issue.
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General News.

A burlesque bill has been introduced
in the Kentucky Legislature placing
tax on old maids and old bachelors.
Muncie. the sixth largest city in the
state of Indiania, went dry in a local
option election Monday by a majority
of 462 votes.
80 to 35 people died in st Louis when
the Missouri Athletic Club burned.
The monetary loss will reach nearly a
half million dollars.
M, C. Barker Portland Ore. mil
lionaire was sentenced to five days on
the rock pile for exceeding the speed
limit in his automobile.
j. B. Haggin has invested $50, 900 in
piece of Lexington real estate, upon
which it is said modern hotel will be
erected in the near future.
Edward Mcnamara, brother of the
noted king" Mcnamara and last of
the noted family. is dying in Lexing-
ton hospital from a self inflicted pistol
wound.
Produce men are predicting a big
slum in the prices of eggs within the
next ten days, and that it will be as
much as 10 cents per dozen. Heavy
production is the alleged cause.
Senator Fall of New Mexico in a
three hours speech in the House Mon
day advocated armed intervention in
Mexico. Senator Shively of Indiana
defended the administration policy.
Texas Rangers crossed the Mexican
border on last Sunday night, disinterred
and brought back to American soil the
body of Clemente Vergera and estab-
lished the fact of mis- execution at the
hands of the Mexican Federals.
The Whirlwind Campaign conducted
in Louisville to collect $500, 900 to build
Y. NJ C. A. building closed Tuesday
night. only 81, 800. short of the neces-
sary amount, and the Advisory Com
mittee was given three week in which
| to raise the balance.
the State Insurance Commissioner
| has cited several of the insurance com.
panies which have signified their in.
tentiom of suspending operations in the
state to appear before him. and show
cause why their licenses should not be
revoked.
Seven Suffragettes were arrested
| because of a riot with the police in Lon
don Eng. Among the number wa:
Miss Nellie Emerson of Jackson Mich.
for wnom application will doubtless bt
made to the courts for deportation pap
ers, CHASING her as IAN undesirable
alien.
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$4,000. Damage Suit Against The
Louisville & Nashville R. R. Co.
In Progress In The Circuit
Court This Week.

The big Paint Lick damage suits
against the Louisville & Nashville r.
Il. Co. are in progress in circuit court
as the Record goes to press, and will
probably consume the time of the court
for the remainder of the week. The
actions in the aggregate amount to the
sum of $50, $50. and are as follows
GUY Rice. $4,000; Fish & Hammack,
SO, COO: g. W. Conn. $4,000; Treadway
& Woods $1,000; }. NJ. Netcalf $1,000;
Martha Ely $500; Catherine Ely $1,000:
%. l.. Hammack $1,000 and Chris Nc
Clure $3.50.
The litigation had its origin in the
flood which almost annihilated the vii
lage of Paint Lick in March 1913. and
the plaintiffs claim the inundation and
injury was due to the railroad company
constructing the aDutments for their
bridge over Paint Lick creek in such a
manner as to narrow the channel of
stream. thereby causing a vast volume
of water to leave its original channel
and flow through the streets of the
village, resulting in great damage to
the plaintiffs.
The case is exciting considerable in
terest and is being stubbornly fought
by both sides. The plaintiffs are re.
presented by Messrs Robert Harding
and Judge E. V. Puryear of Danville
and Messrs Hamilton and Tomlinson of
this place, while the railroads interests
are being cared for by M. Northcott
of Lexington and Judge L. L. Walker
and Ii. Clay Kaufman of this place.
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School Notes.
by Vim. +. Milier.l

Miss Deans room will entertain Fri
day morning everybody is invited.
There will be Musical Friday even
ing at O'Clock. The public is cordially
invited to be present.
CLASS RINGS-The Junior Class Rings
which the Juniors ordered has arrived
and are Considered very handsome by
those who have seen them.
SPELLING MATCH-There will be an
other spelling match at School Auditor
ium, about April l. Watch the SchooI
News and there will be prizes a So
gold piece, 81. 30 and 81 90 bill will be
given the three winners respectively.
The Following We're present for Mrs.
Darnold's room exercises Friday morn,
ing Mrs. JnO. Farra, Mrs. VIM. EmbrJ
Sr.. Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Embry. Mr.
w. S. Carrier. Mrs. Clay Dunn anC
daughters, Miss Edna GulIey, Mrs
Moss, Mrs. NJ. L. Cancer and daughter
Miss Mary Lynn Fox, Mrs. Sam John,
son, Mrs. f. NJ finder. Mrs. Jas. A.
Beazley. Mrs. V. A. Lear, Mr.. anC
Mrs. J. w. Sweeney, Mrs. R. l.. EIkin,
Misses Bette West and Mary Arnold
and Mr.. S. II. Estes.
LoST-A Table, when the old schoo
building was torn down in 1912, 3 pianos
and stools and one nice Library table
and a fine Websters Dictionary Were
lent out to people to keep and use until
called for, now these pianos have been
found, but the Library table, one stool
and the Dictionary cannot be located, a
record was kept of same but the re-
cord has been misplaced. The table
was lent out to someone IN Lancaster
for storage and use Those who
have any of these articles do not
know we are looking for same. and are
sure will return them to the school.
We also wish to thank the people for
keeping the Pianos in such perfect con-
dition.
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COTTONBURG.

Mn Thompse Broadus bought of Mr..
Calico aScow price s65.
Mr. Wiley Prewitt went to Richmond
last Monday on business.
Mr.. Wiley Prewitt sold 16 shoats at
81 cents,a Id. last week.
Mrs. Johnnie Prather visited Mrs.
Robert, Scroybrow last Monday.
Miss Flora Addison was the guest Of
her sis ter Lula Prewitt last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs, David Prewitt have
finally decided to name their little baby
girl Lucille.
The people are preparing for their
tabacco crops again this week in this
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connnunity.

community.
Miss Estell Prewitt and also Miss
Flora Adkison has been visiting at
Cottonburg this last week.
Miss Flora Addison and Miss Estell
Prewitt entertained Mr.. Grover Mooney
and other friends last Sunday night.
Hudson & Hughes, have the most
complete stock of Highest Grade Seed
Oats, Clover and Timothy seed, that
can be found in the state. They do
not carry but one grade and that is the
best money can buy.
MIR. and Mrs. Jessie Long. and Mr..
and Mrs. ThOmpse Broadus were the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. David Prewitt
last Sunday at Cottonburg.
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HICKS.

Miss Levy Hicks, IS years of age
and daughrer of Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman
Hicks, died at the home of her parents
on Lexington pike yesterday at 1890
O'Clock of dyptheria. after an illness
of two weeks. Services were conduct
ed at the home today, after which the
interment took place at the Lancaster
cemetery.
Much sympathy is extended the ber'
eaved family by their friends anC
acQuaintances.
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Iona Lifetime in Bed.

Fifty-five years in Bed is probably
a record in that line, and is held by
Mile Lacaux, a spinster of seventy-five,
living at Wouvion, France. Although
in perfect health, she went to bed
when she was twenty with the avowed
intention of never leaving it again.
and has faithfully kept her word. She
is naturally suffering from chronic
cramp, but her general health is good.
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Mr.. R. S. Brown Conducting Big Sale.

Mr.. r. S. Brown in this issue of the
Record advertises a Forced Adjust
ment Sale" and be is slashing prices
right and left, with an utter disregard
Of profits. Mr. Brown carries a splen-
did line Of up-to-date merchandise. and
those standing in need Of anything in
his line viii do well to take advantage
of this bargain distribution.
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Gravity Cioek-

Among the smart English novelties
seen is the new gravity clock, which
does not require winding. The motive
power is supplied by the weight of
the clock, which takes seven days to
travel down upright bars. At the end
OF the seven days the clock is sim
ply raised to the top again. The clock
stands on a handsome mahogany base
and the bars are supported from the
center Of a handsome arch of mahog.
any.
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Friends Here EIaIed.

The news that the name of Miss
Mary Bruce had been sent to the Senate
by the President for appointment as
postmistress at Stanford, was received
here with a great deal of interest.
Miss Bruce has many friends in this
county who rejoice with her and con-
gratulate the patrons of the office upon
the appointment which we fell sure
will prove a popular one.
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Tonic in Scent of Lavender,

If you are q martyr to neuralgia or
headaches you may envy the people
who prepare lavender for sale. Laven-
der, indeed. is an excellent tonic for
anyone who is run down. Doctors fire.
quently recommend people suffering
from nervous breakdown TO get a job
at gathering or distilling this fragrant
plant.
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Lancaster, Ky, March IL. 1914.
Rates For Political Announcements
Plenty OF Good Ones Left.

While Mr.. J. A. Beazley, the popular
insurance man, has had many of his
companies to withdraw from the field,
he informs us he has many good ones
left and is amply able to take care of
all his old customers, and as many new
ones as will give him a chance.
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Judge Burnside Still Improving.

Judge x. A Burnside's condition
continues to show marked improve
ment, and it is thought that he will
socn be able TO be around again. His
principal trouble now is that he gathers
strength slowly, but with the coming of
good weather. the warm sunshine will
doubtless bring him new strength and
VigOr.
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New Firm AT Paint Lick.

Messrs. E. l.. Hedrick & Son have
purchased the large merchantile busi-
ness Of Fish & Hammack at Paint
Lick. and will continue business at the
old stand. The new firm is advertising
a big bargain sale to begin Saturday
March DIST
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When the Full Moon Lights Sahara.

When the Full Moon Lights Sahara.
The following description of the
Egyptian full moon is quoted from 1T
Happened In Egypt"
THE stars spoke to US as we walked
soft footed through the sand. and the
pure wind of the desert spoke other
words of the same language-the Ian
guage of the universe and of nature.
Here and there yellow lights in dis
tant camp flashed out like fireflies; far
away across the billowing sands rocks
bleached like bone gave an effect of
surf on an unseen shore; now and then
a silent, swift moving Arab stealing
out of shadow might have been the
white woman who haunts the sphinx
hurrying to a fatal tryst. and the great
pyramid seemed to float between des-
ert sand and cloudless sky like the
golden palace of Aladdin being trans
ported through air by the genie of the
lamp. There never was such gold as
this gold of sand and pyramids under
the moOnw
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Our Honor Roll.

While our honor roll may lack in
quantity it is overfowing with quality
this week and we are indeed proud to
record the following who have paid
their subscription since our last issue.