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The record., 1914-01-22
D .rd King Epigrams.

GooG IDS are matter of good
heads; Z he heads of the people
right and te roads will take care of
themselves.
The best material for filling a mud
hole is mud.
The sort of a drag you use doesn't
make SO much difference; anything
you can hitch a team to Will make
the roads better, if you have a man
to drive il.
Let the man alone who won't drag
his road. He has his reward-the
neighbors sneer at him, his doctor
throws it up to him, and once in
awhile an unrlghteous travelling man
cusses him.
The more a road is rounded up IN
the middle, the better it will stand
up through a wet spell.
Nine times out of ten man
doesn't drag his road for fear some
one he doesn't like will get the bene
fit of it.
You can't poison a hog, and some
men wont take the good roads fever.
Some people want their corn shell
led. You can't have a rounded-up
road and one that the horses won't
slip on when wet.
If people of the cities and towns
maintain their streets at their own
expense, and pay on an average of
one-fourth of the maintenance of
country roads, farmers should gladly
give the two or three days a year
that would be required to build and
maintain perfect highways.
Since cities and towns, and vari-
GUS public service corporation of the
country pay in hundreds of millions
of dollars annually in taxes, from
which road working budgets are de-
Quoted, it would seem only just that
the land owners should be willing to
maintain the roads at their expense.
| have built and MAINTAIN a mile of
road along my land at my own ex-
pense, and there is not better mile
of dirt road in the world, and few
pixies equal it. The amount of time
and labor is small, but the satisfact-
ion and economy are vast.
The record., 1914-01-22

Frankfort, Ky, Oct. Ith. 1913.
otto \. Rothcrt. Author of History of
Muhlenhcrg County,
Louisville, Ky.
| write to thank you for such a
treasureful history as you have writ,
ten OF Muhlcnberg county. 1t is in
all respects the most interesting,
valuable and elaborate history that
has ever been written of any county
in our state. Not only is the style
of it above criticism, but it is SO
carefully written and so comprehen-
sive. The people of that county
cannot do too much to honor an
author who has honored them and
their ancestors, by giving to the
world such fine history of them.
We grant there was inspiration in
the splendid patriotic name, but ii
is evident the gifted historian found
in the descendants whose homes he
has pictured something of the fine
spirit of the revolutionary heroes,
who were pioneers there.
We have inquiries every day for
county histories and we show the
History of Muhlenberg County as a
model. We have a number OF small
histories of counties of kentucky
beautifully written. 1t may be the
authors did not find in the counties
or the people the interesting and
important materials that you have
woven into your history. Suffice it,
you have placed not only Mullen
berg county but the state under great
obligation to you for this history of
part of Kentucky, of which little
is known in the central and easter n
parts of the commonwealth, notwi tn
standing the fact that not few of
our eminent men have come from
that region. The biographical
sketches in this history should popu-
larze it as a school book, and we
have need of such works in all our
schools and colleges. 1 heartily
commend the History of Mullen
berg County to every Librarian in
o"r country. 1t answers questions
that are continually sent to US, re-
garding the soil and the people of
the southwestern part of the state.
congratulate you sincerely as
an author and wish you abundant
success in the reception of your
book.
Very cordially yours,
(Mrs.) JENNIE &. MORTON,
Regent Kentucky State Historical
Society.
The record., 1914-01-22
County Road Engineers Meet.

All the county road engineers of
the State will meet in Frankfort
February 4 and S. a programme
embracing the subjects pertinent to
their work and discussions of per-
sonal experiences with the new road
law under varying conditions will
occupy the time of the session. The
engineers will be addressed by Gov.
McCreary in the State reception
room at the Capitol during their
session.
The record., 1914-01-22
Interest in Roads.

Muhlenberg people are taking
deeper interest in our highways than
ever before, and the interest is TAX
ing form in the matter of labor and
material contributed willingly and
generally in all SECTIONS. The moFe
work that Is done, the wider the Gu
thusiasm, aud even now there are
few hooks in the county where some
thing is not being done for the bet
terment Of our highways, which will
soon rank favorably with those of
any county in this part of Kentucky.
The record., 1914-01-22
Two Tracts Of Land For Sale.

l have for sale one tract of 81
acres of land, on Pond Creek, s
miles South of town. Also a tract
of IoS acres, known as A. Z. New
man farm, on Bat Fast Creek, Ia
miles from town. Prospective buy
ers can meet me in. Greenyille on
Monday, January ~, 1914, or ad-
dress me at Madisonville, Ky.
st. S. 4. Heltsley.
The record., 1914-01-22

The damp weather of the past
several days has brought about ideal
conditions in the roads for dragging
and much of this work has been
done by farmers, who now have
plenty of leisure time, and are do
noting the service to the public.
City streets have had considerable
of this work, too during the past
few days, and the improvement is
vast.
The record., 1914-01-22

"The Rosary" was presented by
highly creditable company at the
opera house last Thursday night, to
a large audience which thoroughly
enjoyed the splendid play. 1t was
one of the seasons attractions,
every part being we'll taken, and the
whole combining into an entertain
ment which ranks among The best
our people have had opportunity to
see on local boards.
The record., 1914-01-22
Jesse William Craig.

Mr.. Jesse William Craig, IN his
67th. year, died at the home of his
son, Mr.. Richard G.. Craig, in
South Carrollton last Friday morn
ing, from an apoplectic stroke which
he suffered the day before, and from
which he never rallied. Deceased
was a native of the county, and was
well known by our people. The
body was brought here Friday after
noon, to the home of his daughter,
Mrs. ]. n. Lyon, and at 10 O'Clock
Saturday morning Rev. X. II.
Tandy conducted funeral service,
large number of relatives and
friends being in attendance. and in
terment was made in Evergreen
cemetery, the body being laid to
rest beside that of his wife. De-
ceased had been a consistent men,
Der of the Baptist church for more
than fifty years. Surviving him are
the following children; Mr.. r. G..
Craig, South Carrollton; Mrs. ]. n.
Lyon and Mrs. NJ. b. Mcdonald, =,
of this city; Mrs. w. S. kimmel
Ennis; Misses Lillian and Jesse
Craig, of this city.
The record., 1914-01-22

Mr.. +. E. Merriman, who has
been here for the past year, the rep
resentative of the U. S. Agricultural
Department, but who was recently
promoted and put In charge of JEFF
ferson county, has been here for
some days, mingling with old
friends.
The record., 1914-01-22
LOyeIl.Dexter Wedding.

Miss Annie Lowell and Mr.. R.
NJ. Dexter were married at the home
of the bride, near Depoy, on the
evening of the I5n. inst, Rev. G.
p. Dillon being the officiating cler-
gyman, and a few friends being
present. They are both popular,
and their many friends are extend
ing best wishes for long, useful lives.
The record., 1914-01-22

The series of services conducted
by DIR. w. ]. Hudspeth at the
Christian church was closed Tues
day night, after a continuance of
two weeks. Every service was
largely attended, and much interest
was manifested, with additions of
about thirty-fve members to the
church.
The record., 1914-01-22

Judge John 5. Rhea is confined
to his room, suffering from a light
attack of grip, and special judges,
as agreed upon by attorneys in var
ious cases, are presiding. 1t is
thought Mr.. Rhea will be able to be
on the bench again in a day or so.
The record., 1914-01-22

Lewis Hall. a we'll known colored
man here, where he has worked in
various tobacco factories for sever
al years, died of pneumonia in Nash
vile last Friday, and his body was
brought here for burial Saturday
afternoon.
The record., 1914-01-22

Experts from the State Agricult-
tnral Department have been here
this week holding meetings in var
ions sections of the county, giving
talks and demonstrations on agri-
culture, domestic science and other
branches, rnd have been met by
large audiences.
The record., 1914-01-22
Notice.

Campbell Howard aud W. H..
Gray, constituting the law firm of
Howard & Cray will, on and after
Jan. 1, 1914. continue the practice
of Law, as partners in civil business,
only.
This December 81, 1913.
Campbell Howard,
w. H. Gray.
The record., 1914-01-22

Roark is clearing the racks of last
wears wallpaper, to make room for
showings OF 1914 goods, soon to al
rive from the mills direct. Goods
are in good condition. but will be
sold at less than cost, to move them.
Come and see what bargains you
cse-set
The record., 1914-01-22

The Owensboro tax assessor has
secured and published the names of
more than 100 persons who own
diamonds, but overlooked the mat
ter of listing them for taxation. A
little activity on the part of our city
and county officials along this line
might yield few hundred dollars
to the public fund, as there are
probably not score OF disroonds
shown on the tax books of the
county. Let US have an honor roll
similar to that in DavIess county;
we need the money and the tax
dodger needs the publicity, as he is
entirely too modest about his pos
sessions.
The record., 1914-01-22

Rev 1. l.. Crandell occupied the
pulpit at the Methodist church last
Sunday night, and renewed acquain-
tance with many of our people, who
have known him in former days,
when be held charges hereabouts.
The record., 1914-01-22

DIR. and Mrs. J. NJ. Stuart have
issued invitations to the marriage of
their daughter, Ethel, to Mr.. Floyd
Randolph Brown, which will occur
at II O'Clock a. m. February ?, at
their home, Allen Street, Owens
boro. The couple will be at home
in Chicago after February IS. The
bride is we'll known here. where she
has made frequent visits to rela-
tives and friends, and is a bright,
attractive young woman of charm
ing characteristics. The groom
holds an important position in the
electrical department of the Chicago
Telephone Co., and a man of sterl-
ing worth.
The record., 1914-01-22

Greenville basket ball team play
ed Russellville at that place last
Friday night, losing in the close
score of rs to 20. in a finely played
game that was witnessed by a large
crowd.
The record., 1914-01-22

Many Of our adjoining counties
are suffering a seourgs of smallpox,
and while We have had few cases,
it is thought the matter has been SO
well guarded that it will not spread
to any extent.
The record., 1914-01-22

Muhlenberg roads were never in
its history as good at this time OF
year as now. Automobiles are max
ing regular trips to every nook and
corner, on record time, and it is
rare that in summer the highways
can be found as hard and smooth
as right nov.
The record., 1914-01-22

Margaret, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Patrick Dougherty. died at her
home near Powderly last Friday
morning, after an illness of some
years from tuberculosis. Burial
was in Central City Saturday after
noon.
The record., 1914-01-22

Wanted:-Experienced Salesman,
in every county, to call on Mer-
chants only. The chance of your
life. Address w. &. Powell, s44
Chamber Commerce, Columbus,
Ohio.
The record., 1914-01-22

There was a decided change in
the weather Tuesday night, and
yesterday we we're getting Very
fine quality OF reai winter weather,
bright, breezy and cold.
The record., 1914-01-22

Get good wallpaper at tnfing
prices at Roark's; stock must be
closed to make room for 1914 goods,
and prices are made attractive to
the buyer.
The record., 1914-01-22

Hon. VIM. II. Yost, of Madison
vile, was here several days during
the week, attending TO matters in
court and mingling with his host of
friends here and over the county.
The record., 1914-01-22

We have had no winter of any
amount, but there are few people
who have more coal thai they know
what to do with.
The record., 1914-01-22

Mr.. Hodge Lester, of Cadiz, was
here the first of the week, being di-
rected here to take the examination
to practice law, and passed same
with credit.
The record., 1914-01-22
s Head OF Cattle AStray.

| have s head of cattle, years
old in spring, marked hole in lett
and under slote in right ear, astray.
Wall pay ieward for information.
-. GEO NJ. Foil,
Telephone No 3s2.a, Greenvllle,
Ky.
The record., 1914-01-22

Don't mi SIS these rare wallpaper
bargains at Roark's; many people
are pro6ting by them, and you
should get your share.
The record., 1914-01-22

Ground hog day is an approach
ing event that will doubtless attract
more attention than the other nota-
BILE days In February.
The record., 1914-01-22

Oh, you Calomel get out of the
way and let LlV-VER-LAN do the
work. Purely vegetable. Ask G..
T.. Countzler.
The record., 1914-01-22

Mr.. Ben Proctor, of Bowling
Green, has been here on legal bust
ness this week.
The record., 1914-01-22

Big lot remnants In wallpaper at
Roark's at &C. per roll, nearly all
at one-qusrter price.
The record., 1914-01-22

Mr.. James Oates, of Harpe's
Hill, was IN town the first OF the
week on business affairs.
The record., 1914-01-22
Bank Mules For Sale.

Mine mules, from 4S to 81 inches
high, good ages and well broke.
Write to Richard Leavell, Hopkins
vile, Ky. st
The record., 1914-01-22

Country schools have about all
been closed, the terms having been
completed.
The record., 1914-01-22

Hung juries, especially in civil
cases, have been the rule at this
term ofcOurt.
The record., 1914-01-22
&ocA MeNtioN.

Up to the present people are still
contending with the house fly.
The record., 1914-01-22

Why be eonstipated when you
can buy LIN-VER-LAN from &.
l.. Countzler.
The record., 1914-01-22
Have You a Liver?
IF SO USE LIV=VER=LAX
Read Following Slem2lt From Prominent Granville DIu99ld

shipment of
led with doed liver cloe
VER-LAN
and perfectly satisfied will eheerfuy
bowels and liver regulated with IvvER-
sick LVvEI.AN vegetable
children all alike We unbonded
in Iv vERLAN, why ohhy We believe LIvvER-
Ian universal
.
The record., 1914-01-22

The RECORD sec per year.
The record., 1914-01-22
Subscribers to Road Improvement
Eund.


Fund.
Greenvills Coal Co., $1,000
]. H.. Smith & Rov, 5000
Greenville L. & w. Co, $500
J. A. Gilman. 1000
ID. N. Roll, 1000
n. l.. Stun, 1000
r. Q. Pace. 1000
G. w, Morgan, loco
Bernie Shut, goo
II. Y. Slaton, N. d., 1000
g. Z. Countzler. 1000
G. NJ. Howard x Co, 1000
First National Bank, $500
Dr.'L. P. Moore. 1000
DIR. c. B. Martin, loco
r. E. Frazer, 1000
Muhlenberg Co. Saw. Bank. $500
q. N. Dexter & Co.. 1000
w. T. Morgan * Son, loco
R. Martin K Co., 1000
Fred Irwin. 1000
Oren l.. Roark, 500
S. w. Dexter 800
5. ID. Bradley 900
John Mcclellan 800
J. A. Shaver 600
DIR. j. E. Bailey 500
Jarvis & Williame 1000
Cohen Bros, 1000
Carlisle kirkpatrick 800
DR.. g. n. Grace 500
j. l.. Rogers 500
L. G. Baird 100
Elgan Rice 1000
John < Jack Mathis, (coD 200
Arthur Yeargin 500
Wick & Coleman 800
Advance Coal Co. 1900
Home Milling Co. 1000
John Duvall 80
w. @. Crawford 800
Joe Long 800
w. A. Wickliffe 1000
John Elliott (eoD 500
Leslie Hale 500
Hancock & Atkinson 1000
John Green 200
Barbour Head 200
Mr.. Sisk ,.O0I
Cecil E. Roark 800
Rufus Wick 500
The record., 1914-01-22
Appreciates Our County History.

Frankfort, Ky. Oct. 4th. 1913.
otto \. Rothcrt. Author of History of
Muhlenhcrg County,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-09

and enforced. Then things drift back about where they were before.
 A great disaster like the sinking of the Empress is not in vain. Some changes favorable to public safety are always made. But every day there is harvest of little accidents, most of which are needless and the fruit of carelessnes.
 The passengers on a railroad train or street car complain bitterly if a porter or a brakeman answers g question with uncivility. Persons of determined conviction get the offend CTS name or number, and write wrathy letters to the management.
 But do they ever complain wher+ dangerous chances are taken? In deed, they rather seem to enjoy brag ging about risks. taken and escaped So long as this spirit prevails, rail road trains will try to pass each othe on the same track, and steamship; will collide.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-09
Sidelights On Mexico

at an alarming rate. Experts say the mortality is due entirely to forcing air scouts to fly in out-of-date and defect i've aeroplanes. If our army ad vances from Vera Cruz it does so with the comforting assurance that no other great power in the world is so poorly equipped for air service as the United States and that there are grave doubts whether we are not seriously inferior to Huertas forces in this branch.
 Seven army men were killed in 1913 against 19 civilians. There were hundred civilians flying to one off cer. Many of the civilians tried era zy stunts, freak flying, tangoing, in the air, and even loops and upside down flying. The army officers are not going out for fancy flying but for straight tests of speed and altitude. The army officers do not get into the air service unless they have a special talent for mechanics and are we'll trained. Many of the civilian flyers are wild-eyed youths of little teach ing. Yet it seems the army men have about forty chances of death to one for civilian.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-09
HE PURLl C'S ATTTTUDE
 TOWARD ITS OWN SAFETY

when disasters happen ia English jurisdiction, there is no question or prompt action or intelligent inyesti- gatlon Three days had not passed after the Empress of Ireland catas- trophe, when an English royal con- mission was already named, hearings to begin week later.
 In our own country great disasters are followed by fairly prompt action of some sort. There is a clamor for publicity and punishment of the gull. ty. After delays incident to judicial sloth or political inefficiency, some kind of an Investigating body gets to work. That it's efforts are not aI- ways intelligent is suggested by th.. historic question asked in the Titan. ic investigation. Did she go down by the bow or head?"
 After a week or two the news papers find some other subject makes more headlines. They quit for fresher tales of sorrow, love. or intrigue. The inyestisatipa proceeds it's dull way, ;. ls taspg g .Eesponsibiie, :sOr%it issdeolared to be ] oof no one, to blame. or n Act of God" ,. For. a: short time more stringent regulations are imposed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-09
ABOUT GOOD ROADS.

The dollarway road out of Pine Bluff is used as an example Ly tho Hot Springs Sentinel to urge renewed effort in the movement to build modern highway from that city 10 Little Rock.
 Douglass Hotchkiss, editor of the Sentinel, was here last week attend ing the state Democratic convention and was taken over the dollarway road in an auto by a member of The Gxphic staff. He was quick to ap~ preciate the value of the road, the wisdom tha, prompted the method of it's construction and the progress iveness that brought this investment on the part of the people.
 The Sentinel comments the plan followed in building the Pine Bluff to Little Rock road, saying:
 Something of the value and of the great return Hot Springs is going to receive TOT the money expended on the Little Rock highway is proved m the fact of the dollarway road that Pine Bluff has all but completed now to the Pulaski county line, which long before the Hot Springs end is completed, will make for a paved highway connection.
 'The dollarway road out of Pine Bluff is paved road, nine feet wlde. Now. road nine feet wide as a rale seems too narrow, but it is practical and economical. The actual paving is nine feet, but that is the crest of the road. Four feet on ei'her side of the paving is graveled up even with the paved surface, so that passing on the highway is not matter oi douht at any point.
 Tt is too we'll known for contradic- tion that the crest of the road is all ways used for the actual travai, and that the remaining width is only gen. erally used for convenience when vehicles are passing. Therefore the nine-foot wide paved dollarway road is sufficient to all demands.
 "The dollarway road is of crushed rock surface, capped with g paving mixture of asphalt. It will last, and 1t will be clean from dust. It is a. splendid idea, because it is practi- cal idea for country roads
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-09
Feel Dull and Sluggish? Start Your
 Liver tO Working!

It beats all how quickly Foley Cathartic Tablets liven your liver, overcome constipation--make you feel lively and active agaiL &J. l.. Mo- Knight, Ft. Worth, Texas, says: My disagreeable symptoms were entirely removed by the thorough cleansing Foley Cathartic Tablets gave me- They're wonder. Seawell's Pharu- acy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-09
-O.AO-

Emperor William won't ride in elevators until they have been care. fully inspected, but he stiff con continues to sit on the piazza with out looking to see if the foundation is solid.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-09

If the pages of the congressional record were only the proper size 70 put on the pantry shelves, there would not be so much kicking about printing Senator La Follette's 23S- page speech at public expense.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-09

It is doubtful if the. life insurance compaaies would refuse o.eissnev a policy onl a man merely because, he had committed murder in New York state sp ss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-09

Congress is showing actually mur- derous traits in it's treatment of the army and navy aviators. It's niggard- ly policy is killing off brave officers
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-09

Among those "also present" is the June bridegroom!
The Brinkley argus., 1914-09-18
STOCK GROWERS AND FARMERS ORGANIZED
Hon. Geo. w. Hays Among The Prominent Men
 Present And Addressing The Convention
A Splendid Movement Which Means Much to Farmers
 And Stock Raisers Organization Perfected

On Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the Big Auditorium tent of. the Iris Theatre. the meeting called for the purpose of organizing a Stock Growers Association was called to order and soon after the preliminaries were dispensed with, State Vetinary officer of the Agricul- tural Department of the Univer- sity of Arkansas began the open ing address on Removing the barriers to successful cattle raising thro' Tick Eradication. " The gentleman proved himself to be a ready and pleasing speak CT and there was not person present who did not learn some thing from Mir. Cows talk.
 Following Dr. Cows splendid address motion was made to appoint a committee on perma- nent organization which was done. The chair named P. c. Evan, Ed Briar, Sam Hallum and Frank Federer as the com mittee. This committee re- ported at the afternoon session and recommended that meet be held at the Court House in Clarendon on Oct. 9th. They named Vice-Presidents for each
The Brinkley argus., 1914-09-18
POLO GAMES
 TRI.STATE FAIR

For tho first time in tho history of the South, there is going to be polo game played in Memphis during the Tri-State Fair, Septem. Der 26 to October 8.
 Most everyone has ead about polo games, but feF have wit messed them. They/are games fer the millionaires, but the manage ment of the TF-state Fair be- lieves thera is hothing too good for it's frienas,T therefore. arrange ments have been made to stage these games daily in front of the big grand stand.
 Polo is one of the most.excitin8 games played on the face of the earth today. Not only must men be fully trained, but their horses must understand the game as well. It will be worthsgoing miles to see. Come downlto the fail and enjoy it.