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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

The Hartford Division OF the FARM
ers Mutual Telephone Company has
just floated an issue Of bonds and
settled up its outstanding indobt-
edness and is in better condition
than ever before. The increase in
rates which went into effect Janu-
AIRY J., 1914, has met with no objec-
ton, in fact. the rates, considering
the first class service are very reas-
enable. Many new subscribers are
coming in constantly. Nearly a thous-
and subscribers are being served by
the EXCHANGES at Prentis, Beaver
Dam. McEIenry, Rockport, Center
town, Hartford, Dundee and Narrows,
the latter being started this week.
Another exchange is being built at
Horse Branch.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
Another Letter From "Tax Payer.

Centertown, Ky, March Editor
Republican, beg space in your pa
per to reply to Esquire Miles COM
munication in which he attempts to
silence Taxpayers by ridicule
which was very unwise. Now | don't
think | am chronic kicker" and
certainly not member of the
whiting club from the livery sta
BILE. 1t is certainly very liberal in
the Squire" TO offer to give a week S
work with hand and team on the
road after giving" SO much OF his
time to the county. He certainly is
the most self-sacrificing person liv-
ing. After giving himself as SER
want OF the people for eight years
he was willing, yes anxious, to serve
four more years as county judge, but
the people would not permit the
sacrifice.
The Squire asks II l am willing
TO give a weeks work on the roads
with hand and team. l answer, no.
| am not as patriotic as he. | have
never Offered myself as a servant
of the people and do not want any
office, except that of Finance COM
missioner and | don't suppose there
is any vacancy. Really 1 don't think
it ought TO be hard to borrow money
at per cent with the county as
security, and the pay seems pretty
good so It looks inviting TO me.
didn't accuse anyone OF stealing.
certainly not judge Taylor or Claude
smith. But | claim that the county
has not gotten value received for
money spent. One wuold think from
reading Judge" Miles letter that
he had served for nothlns. But
lind that be drew seventy dollars a
Year The last tNo yoaIs. per lem,
and be received Sl25. for acting n
oyerseer On the red Tor 1912 and
'Iian ha received q salary rs finance
comm ssiona, 30 don't llCl as sofy
Tor him o. ! ara. Tie says SIC ca..Lo,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

have good roads unless we pay more
taxes or take our teams and go out
and work them, that probably is true
the way the county has been paying
for its road work. DO you know that
the magistrates received $2,55l. for
overseeing the work on the public
roads for 1912, exclusive of the sal
airy of overseers under them? They
received from $97. to $513. each. The
smaller sums being explained by the
fact that some of thqm had overseers
under them at two dollars day.
while the others presumably did their
own bossing at three dollars a day.
Now what Mo you think of that for
economy? They seem to think it
risht to allow our road engineer $120.
extra for expenses. But why not al
low all of our officers an extra am
CUNT COR expenses?
For the benefit of my adversaries
and the protection CT friends | will
give them my name. Only modesty
prevented me before.
Respectfully,
CLINTON S. ROWE.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
The Road Drag.

Center*own, KY, March editor
Republican-After having used the
road drag since December l feel that
| am able to give some instruction
in regard to the building and use Of
same.
Take a good sound hard log about
Z or s feet long and 8 or 10 inches
through according OF the amount OF
team you have) split through the
center, trim the faces smooth, Set
ON edge about two feet apart, bot
tom ddges inclined a little forward,
cut notches in each one about 3 in
ches deep and about is inches from
the end and just wide enough to re-
ceive your cleats; use cleats OF 2x4
or 2x6 solid oak is best, leave en-
ough projection on front of each
cleat to fasten your clevises; now cut
down in center to receive piece 2
inches thick and IL inches wide and
spike the whole business down with
COS. now take & or s feet of log
chain and fasten to your cleavises
and use stretcher with grab hook so
that you can hook anywhere on the
chain so as TO give the desired angle.
Drive out anytime that the road is
not frozen. take the left hand ditch
running your drag almost stralsht,
and ride on 1t SO that it will cut,
drive as far as you like and come
back on the other side and stop
where you started in and move over
hook to your right on your chain SO
as TO have little less angle, now
drive so as TO catch the mud that
you brought out OF the ditch, work
as long as you please, the more you
do the better.
There is no question but what
these drags win do a great amount
of goal. the softer the ground is,
the botter. That is the time TO scoop
out the bitches and shove the mud
OF the center. and then watch the
water trickle away have been work
ing something over - mile OF road
and Mr. Ben has bean working a
littlo over that amount There IS mo-
gallons OF standing water on this
roaH. no ruts or chUg holes ana scaT-
cely any mud believe that The us3
Of oho split lcg dlos Is tho most
economical AID the NEST ilsc-yo
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
Mexicans Fight on Sea.

Nogales. Sonora, Mex, March A.
The expected naval battle-the first
in the history OF Mexican civil war
fare-between the rebel gunboat Tam
pico and the Federal warships More
los and Guerrero. bgan at Topolobam-
20 today. 1t was reported here that
the Tampico remained inside the
harbor of Topolobampo while ex-
CLEANSING shots with the Federal YES
sells, which were some distance out
in the Gulf of California.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
Methodist Revival.

Pastor Napier began a series of
meetings for the NJ. e. Church. s.
at he court house Sunday. Rev. A.
p. Lyons. of Louisville. arrived Tues
day and is conducting the services.
He is AN able preacher and believes
in the old time gospel. His sermons
are spiritual and helpful 10 all who
hear them. Rev. Russell. pastor al
Beaver Dam, delivered a fine sermon
Monday night. The attendance is
sod and prospects splendid for a
great meeting. All denominations
are invited to take part The music
is being conducted by the resular
choir leader. Prof. W. j. Bean.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

Charlie Burton was before Police
Judge Martin Monday morning charg-
ed with being drunk and dsordcrly.
He entered q plea of guilty and the
judge fined him 500 arid fifty days
in Jail with the work clause attached.
This fine. we hope, will be a warn
ing 10 several others who are in the
habit of taking the town on Satur-
day nights. If the good people will
stand by Judge Martin, Attorney
Fogle and Marshal Stevens our town
will soon be a model for law and
order.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
Notice.

Hereafter, this paper will charge
. cents per line for all obituaries,
in advance. and 5 cents per line for
all church notices except for church
services, and also for cards of thanks.
In adopting this rule we are only
following the same plan of every 9th
err local paper in Kentucky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

BY special arrangement we are en-
abled to offer the Womans' World,
Home Life, Green's Fruit Grower
and Farm Life, four splendid month
ly magazines, together with one
years subscription to The Republic
an. for SIPS. This holds good for
either renewals, old subscriptions, or
to new subscribers. You cannot af-
ford to miss this bargain. IT,.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
Man About Town.

AL Barnett and Wilburn Tinsley
are perhaps the greatest Duck hunt
ers in this whole section, that u
they hunt more and carry in less
game than any other two hunters in
captivity. 1t is said that they went
out with Col. Barnett some time last
year. when, he, the Col, killed a
couple of ducks. Al and Tinsley
claim that they would certainly have
gotten these two ducks had they not
given the Old One a chance to shoot
first. and he happened to hit. to their
surprise.
A certain friend(0 of ours har-
penSd to a very serious accident re-
Gently. getting a fall which tore him
up considerably, tho when seen the
morning after, it appeared that it
had gone almost entirely to his eyes.
Folks were not much surprised, be-
cause this fellow seems to be sort
of reckless rider. that is he doesn't
generally stay on long. In fact, he
was only riding very low wagon,
which was. generally speaking, very
shaky.
The Whittier wishes to express his
thanks and appreciation to the Sher-
ifs Office. for the very nice arid Gen
erous assortment of fruit sent us in
care OF The Republican. One OF The
Republicans force happened to run
across us on that day and told us
we were wanted at the office. OF
course We proceeded to the office,
and you may know that we were very
much surprised, and l may add. We
were twice surprised, once at the
gift, and again at receiving it, COM
ing as it did, thru the hands of the
Office Devil and others. Again We
thank the Sheriff's Office for the
kindly remembrance.
Since the Pittsburg Pirates are in
training at Dawson Springs, the
Whittier and about 10 other FOUNDERS
of this place have suddenly develop
ed pains in their tummies and they
all think that nothing will save them,
or restore them to health, short Of
a trip to Dawson Springs, Ky. It's
funny to see them grab their stom-
ach and double up, then in the next
breath they start talking about old
Honus Wagner, or some other Great
ball player.
Some one says as how Tom Black
was working on new scale of
weights and measures, lately Tom
argues that IS or Ia ounces is a
plenty for a pound any old time.
Shut up. of cour his going into
business has nothing TO do with the
natter
Truly,
THE WHITTIER.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
For Sale.

Good farm in Ohio county, near
Barnetts Creek church, containing
120 acres, all in cultivation except
. acres. Good 4-room dwelling. harm
and all out-buildings in good repair.
Well watered and in the oil belt For
terms and particulars apply at this
office.
lift. BARNETT e. SON, Agents
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

way of working the muddy, morrow
and rough roads of this county. IL
will pay any man interested, to come
and see the difference between thu
dragged road arid that not dragged.
Very truly,
WATT TAYLOR
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

When in town don't fail to call
at he w. A. Wilkerson Restaurant
(Rosenblatts old stand) next door to
Bank of Hartford. Meals served at
all hours.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
Basket Ball at Beaver Dam.

Friday night. March 6. the fast
Beaver Dam and Greenyllle basketball
teams will clash at Beaver Dam and
an unusually good game Is prom's q.
Greenyille defeated Beaver Dam ls
week and this is our chapce for re-
Yense. Come out.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
Wire Fencing.

The famous Kitselman woven wire
fence. and barbed wire, can be had
in most any style that you may be
in need of at Likens G. Acton's.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

A slight change In the local rail-
road time table has been made. No.
lI3 is now due to arrive at 1:l6 p.
m. instead of LAC p. m.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
Notice.

The last pay for teachers is here
All teachers in need of same please
send in your final report and pos
office address at once.
OZNA SHUTS, S. S. o. C.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

struck Embry with his fist over the
eye knocking him down and out. They
were then separated before further
damage could be done.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

Messrs. L. w. Jackson. of Beaver
Dam; Clinton Rowe. Centertown Sam
Shvaer anil +. C. Baird, Beda, were
among our callers Monday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

Mr.. j. w. Marks will leave the
first of next week for st. Petersburg,
Fla, where he will probably be en-
gagged in railroad construction work
for some time.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
House and Lot For Sale.

Good broom cottage, large lot, well
improved, half square of College. Call
on or address,
HOOKER WILLIAMS,
34t4. Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

The Hartford Ice Company will in
crease its capacity from 6 to 10 tons
this spring.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

The Wilkerson Restaurant is new
ly furnished throughout and the best
to be had in the market to eat is al
your command day or night, at reas-
enable Prices.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

Attorney Arthur Kirk was in Ow-
onsboro recently.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

Mr.. w. A. Wilkerson, proprietor
Home Restaurant, was in Leitch-
field Tuesday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

Mr.. Ernie Morton, Centertown. was
here on business Tuesday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

MIR. Alvin Rowe, cashier Farmers
Bank, Centertown, was here Mon
day.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

For Service, cleanliness and salts
faction, visit City Restaurant.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

Mince Meat in bulk, first class
MOcre's Meat Market.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

Mr.. j. NJ. Ross, Centertown, call
cd to see us while in town Monday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

Attorney Z. NJ. Woodward was in
Evansville and Louisville on bust
ness recently.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06
Hartford Republican.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6.
n. h. & E. Railroad Time Table
at Hartford, Ky.

Z 4 y. tlme caru effective MUHua9
Aug. 21st.
No. ll2 North Bound due 1913 a. m
daily except Sunday.
No. ia North Bound due 2:20 p. m
daily except Sunday.
No. lis South Bound due S:45 a. m
daily except Sunday.
No. 1l3 South Bound due l:l6 p. m
daily except Sunday.
ii. L. MlSCHKE, Agt.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

We just love 10 serve you.
City Restaurant,
James Lyons. Proprietor.
Fresh barrel Jumbo pickles and
Sauer Kraut. just opened at Moores
Meat Market.
DIR. and Mrs. Il. w. Ford are the
proud parents OF a now girl, born
Monday afternoon.
MIR John Raymond of Hartford
Route 6 lost valuable horse Tuesday
by spasmodic collie.
Mr.. r. n. collins returned from
a business trip TO various points IN
Indiana Wednesday.
Mr.. Earl Barnes has accepted a po-
sition with Hoover Bros, boiling
works at Providence.
Mrs. Minnie Wuddng, city and
Mrs. Or. j. A. Duff Dundee, were
pleasant callers Wednesday after
noon.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

m. instead of :46 p. m.
Messrs. l.. w. Jackson, of Beavel
Dam; Clinton Rowe. Centertown San
Shvaer AMI f.. C. Baird, Beda, wer'
among our callers Monday.
| When i'm town don't fail to cal
at he w. A. Wilkerson Restaurant
(Rosenblatts old stand) next door IL
Bank of Hartford. Meals served al
all hours.
Mr.. j. w. Marks will leave the
first of next week for ST. Petersburg
Fla. where he will probably be en-
gagged in railroad construction work
for some time.
The Wilkerson Restaurant is new
ly furnished throughout and the best
to be had in the market to eat is al
your command day or night, at reas-
enable Prices.
The residence of John Willis, OF
Hartford h. +. ID. No. /. was destroy
ed by fire at s a. IN. Wednesday
Only small amount of household
goods were saved.
DR.. j. II. Pirtle will leave Mon
day to attend the State Dental AS
ISOLATION. lie will be absent from
his office Monday. Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday, March 3, 1911 and
18th.
Mr.. Martin ID. Thomas has pur-
chased a one-third interest in the
Thomas Bros. Grocery store on Main
street. The firm will be composdd Of
j. G. Thomas, Il. p. Thomas and M.
ID. Thomas.
Mr.. T. II. Black has purchased a
half interest in J. C. Hers grocery
store ON Main street. The business
will be run under the firm name Her
& Black. 1t is the intention to carry
some new lines.
Mr.. w. n. Wllkerson is again IN the
restaurant business. He is in the old
Rosenblatt stand next door to the
Bank of Hartford. lie Is an exper-
fenced man and can serve the public
In a satisfactory manner. Give him
a call
Good Magazines should be regular
visitors TO every home. Her a. Barnett
are the exclusive agents in Hart
ford and vicinity and will take great
pleasure in handling your order
Write for catalogue and other in-
formation.
Jap Embry and Andrew Afford en-
gassi in personal encounter Res-
terday afternoon a. the iater'8 rs-
taurant on Main street. ID, Io.c,o
started in a friendly sculle dining
which they became angercd Afford
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

The residence of John Willis, OF
Hartford II. +. ID. No. /. was destroy
ed by fire at a. IN. Wednesday
Only small amount OF household
goods were saved.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

We just love TO serve You.
City Restaurant,
James Lyons, Proprietor.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-03-06

BARNETT & SON, Agents
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-28
A Memorial Day Classic.


 Eulogistic oratory has always been a feature of Memorial Day, and many eloquent tributes have been paid to the "heroes dead" The masterpiece of all such efforts, however, was the late Col. Robert G, Ingersoll's remarkable "vision of war;" which he delivered before an assemblage of veterans in Indianapolis, and which has been called the most eloquent speech in the Eng fish language. In part, Col. Inger- soil s address was as follows:
 "The past rises before me like dream. Again we are in the great struggle for national life. We hear the sound of preparation-the music of the boisterous drums-the silver voices of bugles. We see thousands of assem- blages, and hear the appeals of orators; we see tho pale cheeks of women, and the flushed faces of men; and in these assemblages we see all the dead whose dust we have covered with flowers. We lose sight of them no mores We are with them when they enlist in the great army of freedom. We see them part with those they love. Some are walk ing for the last time in quiet, woody places, with the maidens they adore. We hear the whisperings and the sweet VOWS of eternal love as they lingeringly part--forever. Others are bending over cradles, kissing babes that are asleep. Some are receiving the blessings of old men. Some are parting with mothers who hold them and press them to their hearts again and again, and say nothing; and some are talking with wives, and endeavoring with brave words spoken in the old tones to drive away the awful fear. We see them part. We see the wife standing in the doorway with the babe in her arms standing in the sunlight, sobbing-un- til at the turn of the road hand waves, and she answers by holding high in her loving arms their child. He is gona, and forever.
 "We see them all as they march proudly away, under the Haunting flags, keeping time to the wild, grand music of war-marching down the streets of the great cities, through the towns and across the prairies-down to the field of glory, to do and to die for the eternal right. We go with them, ono and all. We are by their side on a l the gory fields, in all the hospitals of pain, on all the weary marches. We stand guard with them in the wild storm and under the quiet stars. We are at home when the news comes that they are dead. We see the maiden in the shadow of her first sorrow We see the silver heads of age bowed with the last grief"
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-28

advocates of the plan. The success of the plan is assured, and. Canaan will have visiting nurse, though much re- mains to be done preliminary to the actual engagement of the nurse. It is desirable that as many members of the Nurse Association as possible be enroll ed, and to this end the committee are causing membership cards to be distrib- uted in all quarters of the town-for all quarters of the town will be entitled to the services of the nurse-and it is reasonable to expect that the cards will be generally signed. The Association should embrace practically the whole town when the plan and real purpose are thoroughly understood. The fine talks of Miss VanCleft; pr. Skiff, pr. Adam and Rev. Mr. Travis did much to dissipate the cynical sentiment that might have existed before the meeting, and there is really no serious antagon- ism.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-28
THURSDAY. MAY 2S, 1914
THE PRESSING QUESTION.

1t has been a short year to the surviv- ing veterans, since the last Memorial Day. The years grow shorter as they come and go, and the line of old soldiers grows shorter, too. There are less of the veterans this year than there were year ago; next year there will be still less, and as the line grows shorter, and the list of soldiers graves grows longer, the question comes nearer and nearer home-Who will perpetuate the beautiful custom of decorating with flowers the resting places of the soldier dead when the last survivor shall have gone to "that low, green tent whose curtain never outward swings?''
 The same question asks itself each recurring year, but the force of it makes but slight impression. The same burden is borne, cheerfully enough, by the same little band of aged and time scared veterans, minus the comrades who drop out from year to year. Ten derly ana affectionately they make the solemn rounds and scatter flowers upon the graves of their departed comrades Each succeeding year their task be- comes more arduous, and each succeed ing year their feeble strength di- minishes. The time is almost at hand when they must relinquish the duty of love altogether-and who is going to carry it on?
 The organization of Sons of Veterans assumes the duty as part of it's mis- sion. There are Sons of Veterans in Canaan, but rarely if ever do they join the veterans in the real duty to which Memorial Day is dedicated. Is there a single Son of Veteran who can, go into the Lower Cemetery and point out 'sne-half the graves in which the soldiers sleep?
 After the veterans themselves, it would seem the duty of the Sons to see that the graves are decorated; but even the school children of foreign percentage, to whom the war is simply history, do as much, or more than the straight descendants, with few exceptions, toward paying tribute to the memory of the heroes of the Civil War.
 Let us pray for a new baptism of patriotism to come before the last sur viving veteran'shall have laid his bur- den down, that he may answer his last summons in the serene confidence that his memory and the memory of his comrades shall be kept green and hon. pred and their graves strewn with blos- soms by generations yet unborn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-28
Salute the Flag.

Hats off!
 Along the street there comes A blare of bugles, ruffie of drums, A flash of color beneath the sky: Hats off!
 The flag is passing by! Blue and crimson and white it shines, Over the steel tipped, ordered lines, Hats off
 The colors before US fly; But more than the flag is passing by: Sea-fghts and land-fghts, grim and
 great,
 Fought to make and to save the State: Weary marches and sinking ships; Cheers of victory on dying lips; Days of plenty and years of peace; March of a strong lands swift ifl-
 crease; !.l..,.,<. :, :. . Equal justice, right and law, t,. Stately honor and reverend awe; Sign of nation, great and strong To ward her people from foreign
 wrong: ,t :',s>. i@.: Pride and glory and honor-all Live in the colors to stand or fall. Hats off Along the street there comes A blare of bugles, ruffle of drums; And loyal hearts are beating high: Hats off! The flag is passing by!
 -HaOry Ho1oOmh Ponna+t