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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

The Sacred Heart baseball team re-
ported Saturday for practice for the
first time. Twenty candidates were
out Leo Lausier is the captain of the
team this season and it looks now as
though the club will have the best
team this year in it's history. There
are considerable number of men who
were on last years nine, and these in
addition to the new material on hand
makes the outlook promising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

I4itchfield, whose death occurred
Thursday April 16, at the National
Home at Togus, at the age of 76 years,
were taken on the o'clock express
Saturday afternoon to Carlisle, Mass,
for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20
MRS. RoDERIQUE RELEASED.
Father Calls Saturday Morning and
Furnishes the Required Bond.

Mrs. Annie LeClair Roderigue, who
passed Friday night in the police sta
ton, after having been held in the
sum of $500 by the municipal court
on the charge of having obtained
money under false pretences, for ap-
pearance at the September term of
the superior court, was released from
custody Saturday fornoon, the required
sureties having been furnished by her
father, Frank LeClair of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

w. S. Ladd. agent for Overland
cars, wishes to call attention to the
necessity of placing orders early if
one is intending purchasing a car for
the coming season. The 1914 model
Overland is nearly sold out, he says,
and future orders viii require a week
or so for filling-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

The Augusta postoffice clerks left
Sunday for Portland to attend the
State convention which is to be in
session until tonight. About 80 went
from the Augusta postoffice and all
anticipate a good time. The delegates
are: l.. f. Kicker, E. F. Weston, j.
G. Rowe, H. B. Robinson and L. o.
Gordon. Alternates-G. w. Williams,
G. p. Potter, T. NJ. Ware, T. M. j.
Enright and Ralph NJ Brann.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

The warm weather of Saturday ana
Sunday got in its work on the Ice at
Cobbosseecontee and few more days
of a like nature will bring about It's
disappearance. The ice is badly hon.
eycombed, and Sunday broad strip
across Manchester bay at the north
end of the lake showed black, which
indicated that it was getting very tnln.
There is a belief on the part of some
Augusta people that the ice Will leave
the lake before the end of the week.
The ice at Maranacook is also wear
ing away and Hon. l.. t. Carleton OF
Winthrop, former chairman of the
Fish and Game Commission, expressed
the belief Saturday that the ice would
leave that lake in about a week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

William Corbin of Randolph, who
last year conducted a stevedoring bus
mess at Augusta, has leased his scow
and hosting engine to Heath & Doug
lass ef Gardiner and the business here
this season will be conducted by them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

A woman who is accustomed to
watching the store ads for unusual
buying chances knows that, often
very prompt advantage must be TAX
en- of an advertised "sale"-if she
is to profit by it.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Miss Leona f. White will leave to-
day for Boston to resume her studies
in the training school for nurses con-
nected with the Massachusetts Cen
eral hospital, after having enjoyed a
vacation of three weeks at her home
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

One way to observe Patriots Day is
to display Old Glory. No public hol-
iday should pass without a general
decoration with our National Banner.
The generous offer which the Journal
is now running puts an American flag
within the reach of all. Decoration
Day will soon be here and it is to be
hoped that every household will be
provided with the stars and stripes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Funeral services for the late Chas.
W.. infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Irv-
ing w. Mitchell, was held at O'Clock
Saturday afternoon at the home. "a
Gage street, Rev. c. G. Mosher OF the
Penney Memorial Baptist church Of
ficiating. Interment was made in the
family lot in the Coombs Mills ceme-
terry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

An entertainment will be given April
"a at the new Grammar school build
ing for the purpose of raising money
for the baseball team. 1t is said that
there are a number of promising
youngsters out for the team who will
likely be heard from by the time they
enter the High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Calanthe Lodge, No. So, X. of p.
will hold its regular meeting Wednes-
day evening with work in the rank
of Page, and it is desired that there
be a good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Mrs. Charles H. Dunton of Perham
street left on the Saturday forenoon
train for Boston on her way to Cam
bridge for a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Thomas d. Cahill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Many cottage owners at Cobbossee-
contee took advantage of the beautiful
weather of Sunday and went to the
lake for the enjoyment Of the day. 1t
was the first day of the season on
which outdoor life could be fully en-
joyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20
WHAT TO DO FOR
ECZEMA OF CHILDREN

Lillian B. Baker, a New York Train
ed Nurse, says: Il advocate the use of
Comfort Powder only, in the nursery
for chatting of babies and children's
eczema" 1t is a Healing Wonder. =
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Devine & Chadbourne. the druggists,
have flied UP cozy portion of their
store with tables and chairs for the
serving of Marden's well known ice
cream in all favors and styles. A de-
parture that will be appreciated by
all will be the use of waxed sanitary
dishes, which once used will be thrown
away. This is the first day of the
service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel d. Sewall of
Winthrop street were passengers on
the Saturday forenoon train going to
New York for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Cecil r. Shaw of the United States
supply ship Celtic is off duty on ac-
count of sick leave and will remain
during mis- furlough with his parents
in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Clyde Metcalf of the reportorial staff
of the Portland Express was in the
cit Sunday visiting relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

People suffering excruciating pain for
years have found relief in opiates. DIR.
H. d. Marcus, resident physician, Phil
adelphia Hospital, says: Anti-kamnfa is
no opiate; relieves pain and causes no
habit. Sufferers should keep some anti
kamnia tablets about the house. The
adult dose is two tablets every three
hours. They are especially desirable for
the relief of womens pains. ask for A
K tablets.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Mrs. George Quimby arrived in the
city Saturday afternoon, coming from
Laconia, n. H.. where she had been
enjoying a visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Among the recent births in the city
is that of son to Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Miner Of Howard street The
young man has been named Sturgis
Ralph Miner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Mrs. George E. Wilcox, who had
been enjoying a visit with relatives in
Augusta, has returned to her home in
Camden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Orman Gilman of Newport was in
Augusta Saturday, the guest of War
rem NJ. Hendee of State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20
LOCAL NOTICE.

F. L. Hersey's shoe repairing service
guarantees prompt, efficient service
and highest class workmanship.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Merton A. Turner Of Quincy. Mass.
is visiting his uncle, S. B. Worthley.
on the Bangor road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Mrs. Charles Holway left Saturday
afternoon for Auburn for brief visit
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Samuel Stewart, agent of the Ed
wards mills, has just bought of p. M.
Lawrence a big six 81 seven passenger
Hudson touring car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Miss Mary Morton of Bangor arriv-
ed Saturday in the city for few days
visit with relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Guy p. Gannett returned on the
Saturday morning Pullman from
business trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Womens skirts cleaned and pressed
Tor 75c during April at the Augusta
Steam Dye House. 140 Water street.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

A person that has lost appetite has
lost something besides-vitality vigor,
tone.
The way to recover appetite and all
that goes with it is to take Hood s
Sarsaparilla-that strengthens the
stomach, perfects digestion and makes
eating a pleasure
Thousands take it for spring loss of
appetite and everybody says there's
nothing else so good as Hood's.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Myron Haskell went Sunday to
Lewiston for a short visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Ned Silver left Saturday night for
Portland for a short visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

leaden tint, eyes heaVy
ana dull. switching eye
iids, itching Of the nose.
,tcliing of the rectum,
short, dry cough, grinding
OF the teeth, little red
points sticking out on
tongue, starting during
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20
Worms Make Children Peevlsh

Como symptoms OF worms are: De-
RANGED stomach. swollen upper lip.
sour tongue, offensive breath, hard and
full bslly, with occasional srapings and
ratnn about the navel, pale face or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

cards OF thanks. obituary notices, res
oiutions of respect, etc., will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than IS cents.
who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

sleep. slow fever.
If YOU have the least suspicion that
xo,r child is troubled with stomach
worms or pinworms, don't hesitate
rat q bottle of DR.. True's Elixir. This
remedy has been on the market since
INV father discovered 1t over so years
AFRO. Put your child on the way 10
good health by using DR.. True's Ellxir,
The Family Laxative and Worm Elk.
peller. Good for adules also. At all
dealers. &c. soc and 81. Advice Free.
G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20
To Secure
a Loan

Auburn. Maine.

in tho Augusta Loan & Building As
ISOLATION, application is made on
blanks furnished by US. stating the
amount you desire TO borrow and de-
seribins tho property on which you
want the loan.
Your application 10 considered and
passed upon by our Examining Board.
If the title to The property is good the
papers arc made out; completed, and
the money 10 yours. No delay.
Tho property 10 yours and you repay
the loan in fixed monthly payments.
Simply paying rent to yourself.
Hundreds Of others have paid for
their homes in this manner. Why not
you? II 10 successful.
ASSETS $4,000
apr30-22-24x
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-20

Monday, April 20, 1914.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14
Mt. Hebron

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Duncan returned
to their home in Burgin Saturday for
few days stay.
Mrs. Willie Shields moved from this
place to Marble Creek in Jessamine Co.
the first of the week.
Miss Stella Speaks spent Saturday
night and Sunday with her cousin Miss
Christine Speaks at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elverton Lemay are
very happy over the arrival of fine
baby boy, who arrived on the LIST.
Most every one here are through
shearing sheep and the wool has been
delivered at prices from 20 to % cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. johnson of Lex
ington were here with her brother and
sister Mr.. Chas. Duncan and Mrs.
Ernest Montgomery:
People in this locality are very IN
fortunate with stock this spring. Mr..
Ed Grow had a nice mule colt to die
Sunday morning. Mr.. ]. B. Dean had
mare to give birth to twin mule colts
and both died. Mr. Al Sherrow has a
calf blind from birth, he also had a
mare to give birth to blind colt and
, the mare died.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14

DARK Night 2sjs ...........
Sire Of "a. inc search
light 2:03II, Brightllght
1854. Dark Wilks 900
Nalips 2 OIL. etc.
Jenny Clay ..-..
Great brood mare
Mol:a 2ii,T ....... ...
Sine OF Brenda GOrke
2piL, F1TuU Z 051z,
| native Belle (a1 2:0GH,
Silver Silk (D 2:OSI2.
MonricO (3I 2:O7i. Susie
! N. ga 2:G9II. etc
I Betty Clay
Hall Sister TO Silent
Brook 3 :0OH. Reddie Clay
lsl :2slI, and Lilly Clay
dam Of Prue 2 ::2III.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14
BLEUCHER 46158.
Record 229H, Trial 214N
Half Brother to Lula Watts (2) 2:27h.
Trottcr Brown Stallion about I52 hands, foAed 1906
STANDARD Registered Vol. Is.

Aicyona 632, 2:27
sire OF 60, dams of IS.
Noon day
BY st Elmo 275.
Great Brood Mare.
Harry Clay ~. , :29Iz,
Sire of 4. dams of so.
SDrwOOd Belle
BY Norwood 522.
Baron wilkes 475S. 2:lS.
.>iTe Of - in2.I0. etc.
Queen Ethel.
BY StrathmOre l0S.
Dam of Bumps 2:03'4.
wilkes EuLwOud S000. , .2i3.
Sire of Carl Wilkes 2 '04I:
Jenny Clay.
BY Harry Clay as.
Dam of Silent Brook
2:i6i2, Reddie Clay 4l
, :25H. etc.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14
NEURlTIS FOLLOWS CRIPPLED NERVES
Painful Effects Of Chronic Rheumatism
Quickly Routed by Rheuma.

If your nerves are all crippled from
attacks of Rheumatism, Neuritis can
easily get strong hold on the nerves.
This most painful disease is one of the
hardest known to expel. but RHEUMA
can reach it if given a chance. This
testimony is positive proof.
Last March | was so cripped with
Neuritis in left limb | could walk
scarcely at all. Tried all remedies l
heard of and had two physicians.
Nothing did me any good until l used
RHEUMA; also used ENGLISH MAR
HUE and NERUALINE- $500 worth
of your medicines surely cured me-
Mrs. c. E. Hayes. Russell, KY.
Sold by R. E. McRoberts at so cts. a
bottle
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14
MARkSBURY.

Mr.. w, d. Marksbury is visiting Mr..
j. K. Sutton near Lancaster.
Mr. and Mrs. Teleafus Pollard was
the guest of Mrs. Ella Cecil of Dan
vile Sunday.
VIM Blanks sold road horse to ].
Lee price SIS. Riley Ison bunch of
hogs to Vic Lear for cents.
Mr.. Ben Hughes wife and daughter
of Lancaster came down Sunday to
visit her mother Mrs. Margaret Sutton.
Rev. Mahan who has just returned
| from Jellico reports his wife much i'm
proved in health, who has been quite
sick at this place.
Mr.. Sam Farlee who has been earring
the mail on the Lancaster and Nicholas
vile route has turned his job over to
Mr.. H, D. Lee of this place who began
driving" Monday.
Messrs. Jno. Boner, Rod Swope
mortored to Lexington, Versailles and
Winchester one day last week. Mrs.
Rod Swope who went with them is stop
ping in Lexington to visit her daughter
Mrs. Harry Edwards.
There is much talk among the
farmers in regard to the cut worm the
crop being an unusual one and is doing
much damage. Mr.. Clark declares he
can harvest them barrel to the acre.
While Mr.. ]. B. Kemper witnessed 50
on a small dock leaf the worms seemed
to be busy carrying the leaves in hole
just beneath the dock.
1t was ''gala" day at the church
last Monday morning when the Com
mittee on repairs consisting of Misses
Sue Sutton, Eugenia Pollard and Mary
Chestnut and Mrs. Carrie Turner with a
other ladies took up and cleaned 25O
yards of carpet. This force was
strengthened by the sexton and Mr..
Tom Chestnut who worked like teojan
he (Tom) being the only male member.
present. The above ladies most
heartily endorse and recommend Tom"
to any young lady in the neighborhood
who is contemplating matrimony ''as
the man."
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14

In R. C. Todd, | feel that | am offer
ing the handsomest, fastest, best bred
and most Decentralization that has
ever been placed before the breeders of
this and adjoining counties. His sire
Todd was one of the greatest sires of
all time, having died at only eight years
of age and yet sired Ia in the 2:1O list.
His grandsire Bingen 2:O6a. besides
having founded are OF the greatest
families in the Stud book, is the sire of
Uhlan 1:58. the worlds champion.
On his dams side R. c. Todd is de-
cended directly from Dictator. Harold
and Geo. Wilkes, so it would seem that
by right of inheritance. this young Stall
lion should become as great a sire as
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14
Unprecedented Record For Young Sire
at Bellevue Farm, public
Kentucky's Choice 3765.
Foaled 1905
At $500 To Insure Living Foal.
At $500 To Insure A Living Foal.
Buckeye, Ky.

KENTUCKY'S Chester
Little Kate 1921, by Prince of Denmark 425
End DAM by Jupiter of Commodore
Bird dam, by Stump. the Dealer 92.
show IS including championships 1911 show record Al
1912
shown 10 winning 10 rsts Has first for the three
stallion defeating 1913 his
headed
Kentucky He today
Saddle Stallion matter opinion but demonstrated fact
which sold
Saddebred of
Sire Richard Lion than yearng
sold
S. and James This colt be delivered October
and his the
his Kntucys Choice
Dnvle
ribbons
shown.
Ship Danvie
Paksvle LIZ NJ All will
accidents
should For further particulars, address
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14

a Todd 33s22.
- Record 2:1I3I.
Sire OF ii in 2:1O. includ-
. ing Bob Douglas 2:O41z,
= Iowa Todd 2:Ola4. The
Northern Man 2a619. Cor
don Todd 9:O714, Todd
q Mae 2:O734, etc.
a. allie Tee. ,............. o.. .
Dam of Al McGregor
2:211 !. trial 2:I3. and K
G. Todd 2 :2il I. trial 2 :14I4
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14
$40. to Insure, Living:Co

He will make the seasonof 1914 at my
stable just outside thel city limits of
Lancaster, on the Lexington pike.
Lien retained on colts to secure ser
vice fee. Care taken to prevent acct
dents and escapes but not responsible
should any occur. Telephone 1893.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14
JOE MCDOWELL, A8t., Danville, Ky

old yeaings both Stations
Fes Kentuc Choice dams such Chester
Pvi Highland Denmark Chester Chief and Dignity
Jews tbroodm arein GA 70 Kentucky Choice
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14

May King 1922. , 20
Sire OF 50. including Bin
gen 2:O6l
I Young Miss
By Young Jim 2OO9.
( AriOn lS0nO. > :G7a%4.
Sire of ) in 2:lO: dams of
D in 2:lo. etc.
| Directress 2:lg
BY Director 1889.
1 Dam of /, gTandam Of >.
. Dictator ll3.
7 Sire OF 60. dams of III
Kentucky Bell
By Harold 4l3.
[ Great brood mare
Z Idol Wilkes 522
: Sire OF :, dams of 3.
Sallie Dudley.
By Standard Bearer 500
Dam of MARYLAND 2:22.
etc.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14
other members of his family.

other members of his family.
Should you fail to get trotter he is
horse of such style, size, and COM
handing appearance that his get will
be in demand on any market. AS l
have secured this horse so late in the
season, i will offer his services for this
season OnlY at
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14

Silent Brook laG9 of Billy Meadow Brook 2O6a
Shwbay Lady
Bathga
"a 2I1! Sired dam Chatty His dam, Jenny
Clay produced Reddie Clay 225t gnda of Prue 22ls
(winner Kentucky Futury,
Yke 81 2s2 Futuriy 20 Native Belle ~ 2O72 (Futury
60 206k champion fly Mnco utur
Silver Silk "a 2OS Susie 90 2O9 utu 2IO
Nobel 21Ol Mhe 2l0l Momaster 2 Sio 81 2 (Fuuy
Sired of
20 Martha Upton G 2 ONe 60 2132 Brother Bumps 2O3l
Baron 210.
Bleuchel 4615s 2294 mile 2l42 half quarter
seconds handsome will
resembles his
Fuuit Ae ad combination of
He HIMSELF
little training and of that certainly
Grand Circuit caber. half his
share Of the
B1EUCHER perfect road gated
Road Class for 1913 judges the
horse
families the blood
seeb how the list both
Stallion will
Lancaster Kentucky
$1,000 To Insure A Living Colt.
prepared
fee Money traded with
w. B. BURTON,
TELEPHONE No s. LANCASTER, KY.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14
FOREST STAPP.
Duke of Denmark, Jr.

This richly bred Saddle Stallion will make the of 1914
stable the Buckeye pike about miles Ky
at the low price of
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14
r. G. TODD

Bingen 1885, .......-........
Record 3:O6l4.
Sire OF Uhlan ] IS. Admit
raj Dewey 2:O434. King
Cole = :O5l4, John Ward
1883. etc.
Fanella 2:I3 ...............
Dam OF ! including Sa
die Mac = G6l4. Mcgowan
t3) , :O9i etc.
Umpire ;. l331G .... ....
Sire of Annie Marie , Isl
dams of ,.
CYNTHIA Wilkes .
Grandam of ..
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-05-14
$500 TO INSURE A LIVING COLT.

of Denmark r by Duke Gaa he by the old
Duke of Denmark dam of Duke
by old Black Squirrel
Wallace Denmark and of Lady Morgan old Stwn Jackson
The Duke beautiful rich red bay stallion
to be foa producer and fine breeder combined
ford you breed.
all
cidens but responsible should
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-07-16
TRAPPED THE Thief.
A South American Experience With q
Tragic Ending.

In describing certain experiences
among the outlaws and d~esperadoes
of South America an English trav-
eler tells the following grisly story
zone night a farmer was reused
from sleep by hearing unusual and
stealthy noises about the place. He
got quietly out Of bed and, after
listening attentively discovered that
some people outside were cutting a
hole through the door close to the
bolt by which it was held.
at did not require any great
amount of detective talent to guess
the object Of the operation, and the
best way to foil it was suggested by
a thong of rawhide with a loop on
it which hung from a hook on the
inside of the door. N~oiselessly re-
moving the thong, he slipped the
end of it through the loop, and
there he stood armed with an inn
promptu lasso, ready for action.
ut was an anxious time while the
farmer stood watching the hole in
the door grow larger and larger I'M
til at last it was of sufficient size to
effect the purpose for which it was
made.
"The supreme moment arrived,
and a hand vas stealthily inserted
not only through the hole, but also
through the loop of the little lasso
which hung skillfully around it.
With a sudden jerk the loop was
frightened around the wrist and the
hand dragged in as far as the aper-
ture would allow, while the thong
was securely fastened to the hook
on the back of the door.
"The robber was perfectly help
less. His companions came to his
aid and, having Intellectually drag
ged at the imprisoned arm till they
were tired, gave up the struggle
and prepared to depart.
"But they were prudent men,
and it occurred to them that to save
himself their companion might be-
tray them. Dead men, they thought,
tell no tales, so they killed him.
New York Mail.