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The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Council Meeting.

The City Council met in regular ses-
sion Thursday night, Mayor Rice pre-
siding and all members present.
The old chestnut about the telephone
franchise was taken up and on request
of the attorneys for the local telephone
company, it was passed for further con-
sideration until Friday night, October
9th. Quite large delegation of citize MS
had collected to hear the discussion and
TO see what was done with this now no.
torious question, and they were consid-
erably chagrined when the question was
not acted OIL by the council. This is about
the sixth time the question has been up
and the people invited in to hear it dis
cussed, and it appears that it will be
like the boy who cried wolf too often.
When the wolf actually came his cries
brought no one to his rescue. Now when
the council meets in special session Fri
day night, it may find no one present.
This may be what the interested parties
want. Therefore, the Council should
be on guard and do something without
further delay.
The following claims were allowed:
Morgan Taylor, jailer, S161.7 70; B. L.
Middleton, So Go; Richmond Carriage
Works, .65; Climax Printing Co., 81
63; J. Pearlman, S16.33; II. L. Perry.
SO. As; Fire Department, $50; Normal
City Laundry, $1,000; Fabric Hose Co.,
$500; Southern Road Co.. s57O; Dispatch
Co., S34; Kentucky Utilities Co., S5S7. "a;
VIM Moynahan. $500 9S; T. G. O'Neil,
s37. rs; G. w. T. Deatherage, SIG; Rich
mond Water & Light Co, 81, 15S. 10; Sid
Winkler. 81; J. J. Neal, $500; Cumber-
land Telephone Co., 1925; Houston Bros,
s199 70; Sallie Winkler. SIS; Richmond
Water & Light Co., sl5.75. The claim
of Joseph Thurman for s257o for pipe
in 1910 was rejected.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Death of Mrs. f. c. Wines.

Mrs. E. @. Wines, wife of the late DIR.
E. @. Wines, of this city, died at her
home on Collins street on last Thursday
night, having been in declining health
for several months.
She was lovely christian woman, a
kind and sympathetic neighber and a
devoted wife and mother.
For many years she had been actively
engaged in church work, teaching a
class of young ladies and serving in the
capacity of treasurer of the G. w. B. NJ.
of the First Christian church.
The funeral services were held at the
residence on Friday morning at 10
o'clock, conducted by DR.. E. B. Barnes,
thence her interment in Richmond Gem
etery.
Many beautiful flowers we're sent by
loving friends, attesting the esteem in
which she was held.
The choir was composed of Mrs. M. @.
Kellogg, Miss Mary Traynor and Messrs.
w. L Arnold and Joseph Keller, and the
songs were appropriate and beautiful,
the following selections being sung:
Rock of Ages" ''Sun of My Soul, :"
There is Land of Pure Delight" and
sit is Well With Ny Soul
Mrs. Wines is survived by her son, Mr..
E. G. Wines, a prominent young drug
gist of this city, for whom much SYM
pathy is felt in his sorrow. A. ID. L.
Nice, modern residence in Burnam-
wood for SALE J. F. Stone. 3-tf
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
HAVE YOU CATARRH?
IT'S a Dangerous DtSease--HyO.
mel Is The Effective Remedy.

Catarrh, which is indicated by sniff
fling, frequent colds and crusts in the
nose is serious disease and if not check
ed surely spreads to the delicate lining
of the air passages, and frequently de-
stroys the hearing.
To cure catarrh you must have some
that will quickly reach the diseased
tissues, kill the germs, and drive out
the poison.
Hyomei is just such a remedy. Being
a mixture of antiseptic oils that you
breathe through a small inhaler its
health restoring medication cannot help
going direct to the raw and infiamed
lining of the nose and throat, quickly
relieving that choked-up feeling, stop
ping the unclean discharges, and healing
the sore spots-You breathe freely. Even
the worst cases respond at once.
There is nothing for the treatment of
catarrh ills that is easier. more pleasant
or SO satisfying as Hyomei. B. L. Mid
delton sells it on the Mcclure no-pay"
plan.-Adv. Oct. VA.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
VERY BEST OF ITS KIND.
No Doubt That KIT Carson Buffalo
Ranch Big Three Ring Wild West
Circus Is Is the Best Attraction Of
Character I'm Existence.

The above attraction, which will ex-
hioit at Richmond, on Tuesday Oct. 20
afternoon and night, is without doubt
the largest and best amusement enter
prise OF its kind extant. No expense,
has been spared to make it so. Coming
as they do, with their peerless troops Of
men, Of all nations, the pioneers OF the
west. Indians of nearly all tribes, their
daring Cowboys, beautiful Cowgirls,
Zouaves, Cossacks, Mexicans, Arabs,
calvery of the United States. Germany,
France and England, they are all well
prepared TO give US the very best per
Torrance we have ever had the good
fortune to witness. And no doubt we
will in return give them packed arena.
Excursions are to be run from all points
and we will have one of The biggest
crowds here that we ever had. But
Richmond, can well take care of them
and will entertain them in her usual
style. Two performances will be given
on Tuesday Oct 20 And don't forget
. that date.
Several features of this world famous
attraction are the young ladies of the
western plains in their remarkable rid
ing and shooting, Calvary of many ma
tions, including our own boys in blue,
Indians from all tribes, Cossacks from
Russia, the finest horsemen in the world
Vaqueros from Mexico, Cowboys in trick
and fancy riding and may others which
we have not space at present to mention.
The mile long parade will take place
s.hefore the performance begins and all
: build seek the main thoro1ghfares and
secure suitable point from which to
witness this great cavaleade. adv
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
BEREA.

Rev. ]. Fl. DIETRICH. formerly of this
place, but now located in Indianapolis,
Ind, has been In town for few days.
He preached at the Second Christian
church Sunday night to large audi
ence.
The protracted meeting which has
been in session at the Glade church,
closed Friday night with nineteen add
tions to the church. We regretted very
much to give up Bro. Walker.
Mr.. Green Bales and son, of Morgan
county, have been visiting relatives here
for a few days.
Mrs. Serbia King left Sunday for an
extended visit with relatives in Laurel
equity.
Quite large crowd from here enjoyed
an outing on Robes mountain Monday.
They report fine time.
Several from here attended court day
in Richmond Monday.
Wallace Lutes and family spent Sum
day with W. II. Duncan
]. w. VanWinkle, of Mt. Vernon, is
visiting in town for few days.
Mrs. Harry Carpenter and little son
Miss Daisy Spence, of Richmond, visited
Mrs. E. M. Spence and family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Abney, of Paint
Lick, visited Sunday and Monday with
Mrs. Abney's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis McWhorter.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Adams, of Kings
ton, spent Sunday with Mr.. Adams ia
ther, j. A. Adams, at Hickory Plain.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Disciples of Blackstone.

Messrs. Joe Prewitt Chenault, Shelby
NJ. Jett, Jr., and Achilles G. Webb, of
Berea, who have been burning the mid
night oil pouring over the musty pages
of Blackstone, have been examined and
admitted to the Bar, and were sworn in
at motion hour Tuesday morning as
practicing lawyers of the Madison Coun-
ty Bar.
Another class will be initiated into the
mysteries of objections and exceptions
the latter part of this week, making in
all total of seven young legal f1edge-
lings who are ready to defend any man
who needs a first class lawyer. The
names of the second class are as follows:
E. S. Virgins. II L. McMurray, Frank
Leslie Russell and
Congratulations, gentlemen.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Real Estate Transfers.

Shelby Tudor to VIM. White, passway,
$4,000.
Amanda Wilson to 1 Fender, 16 acr's,
5000.
Rebecca Callahan to c. Madison, l Is
acres, $50
Fl. c. Bolen to J. H. Kyles. acres,
S622 20.
J. Hervey Kyles to w. E. Higginboth-
am, SIS acre, S1.OO.
Martha Green to NJ E. church, color
ed, acre, SIS co.
H. H. Ely to w. NJ. Hunt, lib 3-4ac's,
s1OO.
Jas. w. Vanarsdale to David Short, 81
acres. 81, 6OO
J. j. Wren to John Chasteen, "a ac's,
5000.
T. M. Powell to John S. QuinIey, IA
100 acres, 1925.
TOWN LOTS.
James G. Thompson to James A. Ed
wards, lot, Richmond, 81, 700.
Minnie P. Pickles to James B. Thomp-
son, city, lot. 81, 300.
j. R. Quisenberry, etc., to A. H.
Thomas, city. lot, S1OO.
A. R. Burnam, Jr., to Alex Black,
city, lot, 81. 90.
Lon A. Frazee to G. c. Wallace, city,
lot, $1.00.
Alice Spears, etc., to c. H. Rankin,
city, lot. 5000.
Edward T. Corwin to E. K. Corwin,
Berea, lot tS1.OO.
James Collins to Rebecca Collins, city,
lot, 81 90.
Commissioner to Fannie Mckinney,
city, lot, S131.
Alma Melleu to Christopher Doty, city,
lot, $3.50.
John w. WEIGH to Charles Preston,
Berea, lot, S1.OO.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Another Poet.

Mr.. ]. L. Sewers has broken into po-
etry and the following is his first effu-
sion. Congratulations, jim! You may
yet make Shakespeare.
OCTOBER.
October, gentle month that seems
All woven with midsummer dreams;
She brings US the golden days,
That fill the air with smoky haze.
Now, half the birds forget to sing;
The other half nave taken wing,
For soon their pathway will be lost
Beneath gossamer of frost.
Now. one by one, the gay leaves fly
Zigzag across the yellow sky;
They rustic, ffutter here and there
Until the bough hangs chill and bare.
u. l.. S.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Falling Plum Hits Bob SalIee.

Mr. Robert Sallee has been appointed
assistant postmaster of the city Of Rich
mond, succeeding Hubert c. Griggs,
who rendered his resignation some weeks
ago. Mr.. Sallee is a very competent
man and will be valuable assistant to
Postmaster Stockton.
Mr. Griggs has been in the office for
about II years and has filed the posi-
ton admirably. He will remain in the
Office for a short time until the new ap-
pointee becomes familiar with his du-
ties. 1t is probable that he will go to
Corbin and engage in business at that
point We will regret very much TO
have him leave us.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Mrs. Bette Park Dead.

Mrs. Bette Park, wife of Shipton
Park, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Frank Burgin. at White Hall, Mon
day evening at o'clock. She had been
in feeble health for sometime, and had
she lived until the 18th of October she
wovld have been 70 years old. She was
good Christian woman, and the mother
Of fourteen children.
Her funeral will be held At the resi-
dense of Mr.. Frank Burgin this morning
at 1920 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Pet
tie. of Louisville, thence her burial in
the Richmond cemetery.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Notice to taxpayers.

Your city tax bills are now due and in
my hands for collection. On all that are
not paid on or before November ], 1914,
there will be attached a penalty Of 10
per cent; also interest at the rate Of 6
per cent. will be charged until paid.
Office IN City Hall. corner First and
and Irvine streets-up stairs.
Respectfully, T. @. O'NEIL,
5O-3t City Collector.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Day of Atonement.

On last Wednesday the Jewish citi-
zens Of this city celebrated their Day of
fasting and praying. All their business
houses were closed and many of them
went to Cincinnati and Louisville to at
tend the celebrations in the temples.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Woman's Club.

The first meeting OF the Woman's
Club will be held in the lecture-room Of
afternoon, October 18th, at 2:30 o'clock.
A most interesting program will be
given by Miss Helen Bennett and Mrs.
Frances g. Richard, of Oxford, Ohio.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Lost Dog.

Lost between First street and Normal
School, medium-sized dog, with short
brown hair, darker stripes; answers TO
name OF War" wore leather studded
collar. Return to l46 Lancaster ave. IL
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Dress Making.

Mrs. Sallie Oldham Caldwell has NOV
ed her sewing room from E Main St. to
Smith Ballard, No. 11S. Would be glad
to have her patrons call Special atten-
tion TO coat suits. Phone, 431. 2t
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
For Sale.

In order to wind up a partnership, we
will offer for sale privately the residence
owned by US on the Summit. The house
has all modern Improvements and is de-
sirble in every way. Baxter & Bald
vim. 7-4t
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Application For Pool Room
License.

The undersigned will apply for a Ii
cense to conduct a pool room on Irvine
street at the next meeting of the city
council. W T. Harvey, Richmond, KY,
Oct. !, 1911. 1n-l
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Cooked Food Sale.

The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Baptist church will have cooked food
sale on Wednesday before Thanksgiving
in Covington-Thorpe grocery. Fancy
articles OF embroidery will also be sold.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Lost,

On court day, between Covington's gro
Gerry and Mr. Hangers gate, on Lexing-
ton pike, diamond brooch, set in shape
of a star. Liberal reward for its return.
Mrs. J. w. Caperton. Aft
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
The First Subscriber.

Judge W. H. Lilly, of Irvine, was the
first subscriber to THE CLIMAX MADI-
soNIAN.''
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Butter.

Joe Thurman wants all the butter and
eggs you have to sell. lit
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
REGISTERED Durocs For Sale.

have for sale ten head of thorough
bred Duroc hogs. Mckee stock, males
and females. Pedigree furnished with
each sale. Everett Witt,
Lift Telephone 29S.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Farm For Sale.

fhave 2i7 acres of good land on Paint
lex creek that l will sell in three tracts,
or as whole. This land is known as
the Lafanial Cotton farm.
J. A. Cotton, X. d. No. 2.
nI-3t Richmond, KY.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
BIRTHS

Mr. and Mrs L. E. Hairless were pre-
sented with fine son Monday, 18th ult.,
who has been named L. e. Hairless, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. K. Row lett, of Crutch-
er precinct, are the proud parents OF a
beautiful little baby girl. Edna Louise.
All kinds of fresh vegetables. Lackey
& Todd. Phone 81. 32u.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
For Sale.

1000 Fencing Posts l-2 and 8 feet
Jerry Parrish, Richmond, KY, R. ID. 2
l-3t.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Baled Hay Fer Sale.

Lot Of first-class, timothy hay for sale.
H. @. Pierratt. Phone DIR. 6 At
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07
Ladies' Suit, Coat and Skirt
OPENING.

Mr.. II. NJ. Benas, with the Elite Gar
ment Co., will be with US Oct. Sth, 1914,
with complete line of suits, coats and
skirts-one of the very best lines ever
shown in Richmond. He will take your
measures, guarantee fit and workman
ship and at very reasonable prices. We
invite all the ladies to call and see him,
and he will be pleased to show you thro'
his line. Very Respectfully,
7-2t Hamilton Bros.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07

1--WE would make it better, but we
't'-MARY FLOURl
1--WE could make it cheaper, but we
won'tr"-MARY FLOUR! Sit
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-10-07

Nice, modern residence in Burnam
wood for sale. J. f. Stone. 3-tf
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-11-26
Description of Property

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Hill. J. D.. tract 63. Beaver Park.
Tract 81. Beaver Park. k...-.........
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"a is 20 14.429 i250.00 1928
Park Hill Sal 4125.00 Sc. So
3 Canon Roe 4 II. $500 4.74
p Canon L. & Il. 25O.00 6.33
"a 16 II 10. 262 $4,000 1.53
E Can Har. End 2.2 1875. 1895
10 10 60 so s75o.oo ss.7s
l6 Park Center o 935.00 14.75
End Wmsburg 1900 1.55
10 6S 20 125.O0 1.34
1s 6s 40 $4,000 2.67
/ 10 6s 20 $4,000 2.66
3. L. Can. p. C. Sub $4,000 500
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-11-26

II 10 co 20 10000 1916
Florence Frazier's 10000 $40
IL 10 20 1125.00 14.71
NJ Florence Mesa Sub. G000 .93
Flor. H'mestd PIX G25.00 1870
2 SO Can catiins End 1875.o0 2.so
Canon Canon 2025G0 rs. go
4 Phelps Sub
. $4,000 I.ss
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Florence O.425 l125.OO 2i.sO
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Florence O.s2; $500 1914
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Gains. Milton c. & Mabel B., In SwA
SW4 Sec. 35. and in SEA lying
between Ark. river and p. a. A. v
r. X. (B. l25, Pg. 1850 except tract
sold to Leonard Rosick of 5.52 acres
(B. 142. Pg. 55S) and tract sold TO
BENJAMIN Steinmeir of 1879 acres
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Gale, Margaret Harding. ...., 4, 5
Gallagher. Mrs. Anna All
Galveston Mining and ID. Co, Warren
Lode. Sur. 1160f. in S1z.
Garnicr. Peter. -........- 15, 16 II.
General Real Estate and Investment
Co. ......J...-.... EH SELL
George, William q
Gianguilo. Nick. .Imps. on 40
Gibbes. Mrs. Caroline LaConte. SiA
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80. Und. y SE4 MEX, NEH SEH
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Description of Property

Fart of Section or Lot
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-11-26

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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-11-26

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100 It. s. from center OF p & A. ".
X. r. track on +. line Sells Ave:
thence s. to n. line OF Mulberry ST
IL extended E.; thence f. to E. line
NEh Swh: N. to p. & A. v. r. r.:
w. 10 beg. except i6 II. strip along
II. r. and 20 Il on Z. line for
ditch and IT, on N. side for road
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Hurd. w. X. Trustee. tract 6I. Rain
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Orchard Ave; thence w. 355 IT,:
N. 1853 IT,: s. 66 deg. II min. F..
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adjoining ...............
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Flor cn,.. az. $500 ~.
Chase a Frazier 5000. I..os
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
EMOTIONAL VALUE OF DAY
Christmas Spirit Almost Universally Felt, But What It is Remains a
 Mystery to Many.

The emotional value of Christmas Something happens at Christmas that. if only for a day or two, does the whole world good What that some thing is remains for many mystery. A number of persons who feel the renewing impulse are like Faust when the notes of the Easter song arrest his suicidal intent; they take and en- joy the moments deliverance and con- tinue to regard the source of the boon as nothing more than mythology made potent through human associations. Others are moved through supersti- tious fears; they approach the great season with consciences crowded with uncomfortable memories; Marley's ghost is after them, but, unlike Scrooge, their new heart Is only for Christmas week. Another group sim ply fall in with an ancient custom and are surprised, and indeed pleased, when the dry bones of their unbeliev- ing minds come together. take on flesh. and begin to live. A vast null titude meet the great day with buoy ant expectation, take with thanks it's new happiness, return to their work in this exalted mood, and ask no ques. tions about cause and effect. A few philosophize on the phenomenon, and they are willing to stake their lives on the substantial truth of their in- ai0ht --George Gordon in Atlantic Monthly.
The Spectator., 1914-12-15
VALUE OF A CHILD'S GIFTS
Teach Good Lessons and Give inspiration.

If we stop to think about our Christmas giving we realize that gift means more to the giver than it does to him who receives. If it is given in the proper spirit the donor finds out to the full that it is really more blessed to give than to re- ceive," fact that is lost sight of in an age of the commercial spirit.
 With children there is great edu- cative value in their present giving If it is encouraged to be really their own giving. If the mother, however, simply prepares some little remem- brance, and says Mary, this is your Christmas present to Aunt Ellen" the gift has no meaning in the thoughts of the young giver. And not only has it no meaning, but 1t becomes actually harmful for the reason it pre- sents the idea to the child that the gift without the giver is really a gift. And the child has put no thought or self sacrifice into the giving of that present.
 On the other hand, If the child be given pocket money which it may con- sider its very own, or, better still, if 1t is enabled to earn pocket money and is then encouraged to set aside DOT tion of its very own money for pres- ent making the idea of true giving is acquired. The. sacrifice, the fore thought, the love necessary to make gift a real gift are there.
 The homemade gifts of children have many valuable lessons to teach the young givers. Many lessons in sewing. raffia, bead-work or painting may be given under the guise of mak- ing a gift. In one family, where the elder sister had never made gifts, and really never learned to sew we'll until she was eighteen years of age, the younger sister, a girl of ten, in- spired by the example of a small friend, wished to make birthday gifts for her family. Once she asked her mother to teach her how to crochet; another time to scallop, and before she was twelve years old she had be- come as proficient little seamstress as one would want to see.
 Thus practical lessons are learned, while the child is inspired with the idea that Not what we give, but what we share; the gift without the giver is bare"