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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
FEAST FOR The GODS.

A bumper sweet potato crop seems
probable in the county this year; per-
simmons also are plentiful. and coinci-
dent with these facts comes the news
that there is an unprecedented number
of 'Possums in the country. This is
indeed gratifying news to the good old
time colored man who has been accus-
toned to feast upon ''Possum and
sweet taters. Indeed we have known
many epicures. not colored ones either,
who were willing to pronounce good
fat possun. one that had Toasted on
persimmons. properly served with
sweet potatoes, a feast fit for the gods.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
Have FLED TO The
FALL TIMBERS.

Ten days and nights spent under the
sky. in the free light of the sun by day
and under the soft benignsnce of the
stars at night. Ten days of perfect
rest. and enjoyment, this is the record
that will restore to ]. Rockwell Smith,
R. L. Elkin, Ssufey Hughes and Fred
Frisbie. health, an abundance of good
jokes, SOME fish stories and submits
sion to settle down at work once more.
Annually these fishermen flee to the
tall timbers where for ten days they do
little else than teach fishing worms
how to swim. Their fishing has only
the excuse of desire to amuse hshing
worms and is not necessitated by any
lack Of food in the family larder. as
they have all kinds of food in season
and out at Charity's.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
One FAULT OF A DOG.

"A pusson's dog. sab. is one thing
shawl o" bein' de best friend he's
got!' stated old Brother Haws he, who
was a great hand to philosophize. In
health he 'joices wild yo', in sickness he
suffers. too; when yo's in Jail he's wait
in right outside de do for vo' and
when dey turns you loose he greet vo'
wild veil O. welcome. He's yo' guide
and companion and friend; but, dad
blame him. yo' CANT borry a dollar
off'm him. no mattah II 20 dess nach'ly
gotter have Itp'
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
JUBILEE CONVENTION.

The Golden Jubilee convention Of the
Kentucky Sunday School Association
will be held in Louisville, October 7-l0.
Reduced rates have been granted on all
railroads in Kentucky for the occasion
and an attendance of several thousand
is expected, including many delegates
from this county.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
A fine WORK.

Good Roads Day was observed in
Christian, Todd and Trigg counties last
week with much enthusiasm. The re-
suit is that many miles of road have
been improved. bushes and weeds cut
and trash removed. Trigg county citi-
zens are continuing their work. In
Christian county between eight hun
bred and one thousand men responded
to the call. many who did net feel like
going in person. sending a substitute.
A total of sbout fifty miles Of road. the
three proposed routes thru Christian
county worked
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
MEETING CLOSES.

One Of the best meetings ever held
in Lancaster has just closed at the
Presbyterian church. The Rev. Hibsh-
man. who conducted the meeting was
jealous. consecrsted christian, a
forceful speaker, man who reached
the heart Of every one who heard him.
HIS sermons were powerful, convincing
and showed thoughtful preparation.
Much good was accomplished not only
for the Presbyterian church but the
whole community.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
THE EVENTS OF EVENTS.

Sunday School Teacher: Now,
children. We must bear in mind that
between our last weeks lessons and
this quite period Of time is represent
ed as having elapsed. During this time
very important event has taken place.
Yes. Annie, you may tell us what it is. .
Annie: We've all got our fall hats.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
HAPPY GRANDFATHER

Mr.. r. E. McRoberts has broad
smile on his face these days that doesn't
wear off. A telegram. Saturday. an
nounced the advent of little daughter
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Buckner Spindle, at Norfolk Va.
Lancaster will lay claim to this dainty
little Miss as one of her own daughters
as it has never relinquished its claim on
the fond mother.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
EXPORTERS SOLD.

Mr.. Luthar Gibbs last week deliver
ed to Henry S. Gaywood for Swift &
Co., eighty head Of export cattle which
averaged 1880 pounds, and for which he
received 81 cents per pound.
This is the best bunch Of cattle rails
ed in the county and one of the best
sales we have noted.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

The United States will insist on the
recall Of DIR. Dumba. the Austrian Am.
bassador. and his departure on ''leAys
Of absence" will be unsatisfactory.
Ambassador Penfield, at Vienna. was
instructed to m axe this clear to the
Austrian Government.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
PROUD OF name

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Graw have sent
out beautiful little cards announcing
the birth Of Gsrlan Hunter Graw who
came to bless their home September
sth. Mr.. and Mrs. thinner are very
proud Of the name as it is nsmed for
the Kengarlan Hotel.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
FROST THE list.

Reports from several sections of the
county say thete was frost in the low
lying districts and along creek bottoms
on the nights Of Sept. 2lst and 22d.
Not Of the killing variety. but frost
just the same.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

There is no way of improving a
place as much rs by encouraging good
merchants. good schools and good peo-
pie to settle among you. and this can
not be done unless you spend your
money at home. and boost your town.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

just two more months and the cleo
ton will be over, the campaign orator
will be relegated to the background,
and the voter may have an opportunity
to pursue his calling in peace. at least
for a time.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

Report all items Of interest to this
Office. They will be appreciated and
each item will help to make the paper
that much more interesting. We can
not get all the news but by your help
we can get the lions share and that
10 what we wish to do. We want all
the news that's news.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

A week Of prayer will be observed at
the Methodist church in this city be-
ginning next Monday night. looking
forward to the revival services that are
to begin Monday night. Oct. 18th. All
who are interested in the salvation CT
souls. are cordially invited to join us.
S. III. Pollitt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

Great bodies move slowly. but Lam
caster with the lapse Of time will install
the majority Of the improvements for
which the ladies Of the town have ask
ed and labored. Speed the day.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
STORE ROOM REMODELED.

The store room occupied by Mrs.
Rella Arnold Francis has just been re.
modelled. with steel ceiling and fresco-
ing and is now one Of the prettiest in
town.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

The assessor is abroad In the land.
which by the way will have tendency
to cause many n man to disown his dog.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
mrs. KELLY IMPROVING.

Mrs. Webb Kelly. who has been IN
Of typhoid fever for about seven weeks.
is reported as gradually improving and
her ultimate recovery is confidently ex-
pected.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

Lost three One Dollar Bills between
public square and home. Finder please
return to Mrs. J. ID. Hatcher.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
ANNOUNCEMENT CARDS

DR.. and Mrs. A. J. MeNees have sent
out cards announcing the arrival Of
Theodore jackson McNees August 9Th
at their home in Clinton. Mo. The Re-
cord extends congratulations.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

Surely new fur bearing animals will
have to be invented soon. IL the craze
for fur trimmings continues.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
WANTED 5000 DOZEN EGGS
Fresh Eggs l9c. extras candled zoe.
II. B. Northcott.
DIVORCE GRANTED

In the Stanford court of last week.
Mrs. Gustava Brummitt Murphy was
granted divorce from ]. W. Murphy
of Lancaster.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

Chestnuts have made their appear
ance on the local market. the real
thing. not stale jokes.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

Genuine Kanawha salt. Most pene.
trating. Does not harden in the barrel.
Hudson. Hughes & Farrau.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

"Pinhookers" are beginning TO in
spect the tobacco crops Of the county
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

Watch for Coburns Minstrels at Ro-
mans Opera House, October 9th.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

See us for bale ties. Hudson. Hughe,
q Farnau.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

Kirk Kleans Klothes. Phone 7e.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30
Hand Us That 5.
Commercial Club Meets Tonight.

Golden rod is in bloom.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-09-30

Corn cutting is in progress.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1915-11-18
Story of the Making of
the Sunshine State
Bv r. F. FLINT
North Dakota Commit Of Agriculture Laoo

1t was in that R the " nshd ort ent
sudden taking off world still mourns the author The
thought not have been original with him. Yet somehow these
simple words truth and perhaps the fact that they
appeared in that ppant little publication have delb impressed
Energy is ever seeking expression"
So pontedy do hese words apply to the subject Of this s
settlement growth and condition of this great state of
close that struggle which had this nation in the
proof Of the energy # Which TIE nation capable
Up to this time the West practically a'o2t unknown
hunters Of the Middle Wet had about been
pe surveyed and brou hit within the
the to axe saesgy nqungy over
which in unbreken grandeur from the Mississippi to the
which bring continent under srbecon and give the world
its greatest national unit
Richmond and the quickly resulting peace
toughened by trying experience of warfare These
for They ready and eager to
Such was the vanguard of West
passes the of the Pacific reached
With this advance and following it in endless came
which has in the creation of the northwestern states
The n able that had 5 the ns %
The generation Of os; stdy pioneers so @ no had
snd oes the
adventure fully equipped with all these qualities Of mind and
and inherited to the full their spirit and initiative
Swiftly surely the westward Fanlets Decae
villages villages became and towns became cities Yet st
progress continued The Mississippi reached and
established civil organized railroads
were built and a permanent civilization created.
this the of the advance reached the ed
River North, OF North
Dakota Dakota territory it was then called came into the
quickly moving picture
force had been added that OF
energy which destined the single
developed in the wetvard This was no
less than the injection Of distinctly European factor among those
Scandinavian Natural pioneers, trained by gen.
aons continuous struggle with stubborn soil and climate these
hardy people had for sending their young
along northern stretches in search OF
perhaps less rugged in their surroundings than those to
which they had been accustomed
No surdier better equipped allie: could have been seeu1d @
task before the Indeed from TINS
time forward has the influence of these people upon
the movement history of North Dakota must of necessity be-
come history who dared and did
those early days the Red River mari ed the boundary that
great Unknown with viking blood Jared forth
tame and cviize E,
The crossing by the Northern Pacific railroad
in Iulv 1873 NAV the date of birth for North
Dakota sixteen yet to elapse before state
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1915-11-18

hood gained Prior this time the country known only
I'D ss ::S
por3nt gossip POI or sc:, secuted as unlikely or untrue
tura well be te5msdad the Red River
n a the of
scendants here capable even re-
accomplished
daring initiative and long sustained patient effort They
% ng
settlement of the with its advancing
snd s G'e % e the @
farther westward that fertile plain filled with settlers
Nile its fat ss ~se stored @ with who
taking The place s At the
Broadly speaking decade passed in opening and
e Of the ali which enterprises giving
# o and methods those
in Here e that nd sh 5n e snd toe te
of prosperity and civilization that was good look upon New
demanded and gradually adequate system of anaorta
At this time the Great Northern railway potent
in the development entering the territory ninety miles
pars line TO M and also
hanpered with land grant this new railroad M 5 enterprise e. brought
Towns cities along its track in an incredibly short
The G fs Of
aon lost its form and expanded into broad
ing Missouri River Bismarck by the Northern Pacific and
the march Of the Great Northern the cow country was in
vaded wedefned lines of agricultural development Pera
established These lines later be extended and broad
end until practically the whole state under the rule OF the
the commonwealth assumed its proud position as the most
purely agricultural state in the Union
In 1882 coming of Independent statehood North
Dakota mastery destnes From that time
to the present history Of brilliant first
mainly along agricultural nes later all those other avenues
husbndy With her expanding have
almost phenomenal increase in population the birth and
growth school the establishment OF state
agricultural college normal schools charitable and other
institutions of the railway systems and other
testimonials the needs of critical and exacg
transcontnena railroads have contributed very
materially development of the state the Milwaukee,
extensions from lines in South Dakota and later
by through the southwestern portions and the great
the the southeastern in 1897
gradually extending dagonaly northestery direction
lines branches opened territory means
of transportation to settlers and their products
trv has not been neglected growing demands of the
pie existence industrial enterprises
Even this comparatively early stage of their development
industries adequately supplying OF the needs OF the
people.
Elsewhere will be found full recital of North Da
wonderful agricultural operations They constitute record
which proud In respects they stand themselves as
they magnificent tribute the and
sghtedness early who first across
early 70 and those who continued the work so
we'll begun
this greatest of years in the states history,
give those heroes earlier days. and
tribute gratitude for the practical in which they
how Energy ever seeking expression
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-06
PRINTERS ELECT
Local No. 70, Name Officers for En-.
suing Year, Yesterday-Edward
Sims Again President.

At a meeting yesterday afternoon
in the Ohio Valley Trades Assembly
hall. Edward Sims Of the Intclli-
geneer composing rooms was elected
10 succeed himself as president az
typographical Union No. %. MAX
ing the fourth consecutive time he
has been honorcd with that office
Other officers were elected as f,l.
lows Vice president W. T. O. Mil
Ter, ecretary-trcasurer T. Il Crr-
heri reading clerk. Frank ". Carr.r.
scr2ednt-at-arms. Luke Fitton. dole
gates to Trades Assembly. I.lr
Weaver, Robert D. Hcrthorr. T.rr
hiilcen, Albert Hermann. Rolcrt b
NcLeish. delegates Co. Tnrf-,
Trades Council. Harry T.. Mil. NJ
O.. Miller, Hupp Otto: for In.,-r..
uonaI Auditing Committee. Robert b
Johnston. Mrs. Msude Thompson.
John Weaver
The election Of Mrs THOMPSON "a
linotype operator iu the Intelligence
com posing rooms. 7e member of .f.
International Auditing Commitfcc boz
dcafcs That one OF the labor 1re.rs-
<aiions a' least believes in woman
suffrage. The typographical union
one nj the very irw union. DOB ..
iffrncr Thar extends equal r.ff. 3D..
women members
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-06
NEW CANDIDATE
FOR SENATOR
DAME RuMoR HAS IT THAT j. L.
S2 ~, ELL OF AuNT1NoroN
WILL ENTER RACE.
MO Denntte Declaration made Yet by
MI. Ssldwsn--oensrsl Gossip OF
Capital.
Csx CHARLES BROOKS ssurz1

WASHINGTON. ID. g. Dec. 5-Th,
state colony Is In flutter today over
the prospects OF new senatorial pos
sibility IN the q. .. p. end OF the polit-
ieal household. He is James l.. Cald-
well, the Huntington banker. Veteran
republican and one OF the few vigorous
ana active party leaders who saw ser
vice. and brisk lot OF II. on the Union
side In the Civil War.
There Is more than idle gossip con-
n.pectlns Col Caldwell with the nomina-
ZION Tor United States senator AT Tie
hands OF the Republicans OF West Vir-
sinla next June. The Intelligence can
state with assurance that the subject
nAs oeen taken up seriously with the
Nealthy and distinguished Huntington
IAN ana. while not committing himself
one way or the other on IT, men who are
~ luentiy In position 20 know state thnt
We suggestion Is not by any means DIS
pleasing to Mr. Caldwell
~ seems to be the purpose Of thosA
MO are at present talking up the avail
apiliV OF the Huntington man 10 see 10
az tnSt the proposal Il circulated sum-
SSltI'i( 70 serve as "feeler" great
S.a depends on how tbs suggestion -
NJ Na!dwells name is received by the
ngg.STs IN the party ranks N IA Takes
MIN them In the highly favorable Way.
LAT some men making IL hope. ID is bv
70 means beyond future TrobabIlities
LA a., SaIdwell may become an active
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-06
YOUNG MAN ACQUITTED.

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Dec. a
verdict OF not gilty was returned short
~ after midnight this morning BY tho
circuit court jury which heard the cas-
Of Earl Gollihugh. charged with IN.
murder OF Elmer Williams. at Kayford.
last January.
me jury was out five minutes Col
llhueh mother, upon hearing the YER
dlct, exclaimed Thank God" and swoon-
Cd Gollihugh was found guilty OF sec
ono degree murder in intermediate court
anu was sentenced 20 twelve years In
the higher court which heard the case
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-06
CHANGES In STANDING TO
BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW
WINNER OF SPECIAL $500 CASH
PRIZE TO BE KNOWN AT
END OF CAMPAIGN.
Double Vote" Offer Which Closed
Saturday Evening. Was Successful
Accounts Are Checking Up.

Things were astir at the Intelli-
genoers 5000 Club" AT an unusually
early hour Saturday morning, and the
place continued to buzz with activity,
during the entire day on account Of
the winding up OF the short race of
the extra cash prize OF 500.
he candidates continued TO come
IN with their new subscriptions TO an
ply on the offer right up until the
clock struck ten. As stated in the an
nouneement OF the 5000 extra cash
prize, the record of all the new sub
seriptions turned in between Noyem-
Der 22d and December 4th. inclusive.
VIII be kept separated and turned
over TO the judges and accountants
who VIII oftieiate at the close of the
campaign. who will canvass and check
up the returns and announce the win
ner OF the 500 along with the win
ners OF all the other prizes.
The double vote" offer was fairly
successful on account OF the candi-
dates all doing their best and several
turned in nice little surprises. How
ever, no one seemed to have gained
much OF lead. AS it is necessary TO
make off the receipts before making
out the votes, the standings are not
changed for to-day but will be
changed for tomorrow.
The Prizes:
$l.4S5 passenger, six cylinder Buick
automobile, purchased from the
Wheeling Motor Car Company. 12O6
Main street.
$1,000 Jeffrey Four, purchased from
the Capitol Car Company. l42s Mar
ket street
sos Oakland touring car purchased
from the Steenrod Auto Supply Com
pany. 943 Market street.
$500 piano.
sos Henderson -Four" two-speed
motorcycle. purchased from the
Sands Electric Company. Al Eleventh
street
$500 piano.
Ten $500 furniture or merchandise
orders.
Ten $1,000 furniture or merehandis.
orders.
Twenty $500 jewelry orders
Ten per cent cash commission for
all active non-prize winners. To be
considered active. a candidate must
turn IN AT least one new subscription
each week during the last two weeks
OF the campaign.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-06
REcOWMENDro roR ceoup

coughs. colds. Group hoar..rraa n.
TANNED throat bronchial trouble. Dr
.nro chest arc relieved Dr. F.l...
Honey and Tar which open. .fou., q
.Ir na aaroe. a00t1r. and heals n.
I'Hmmfd surfaces. and restore. I..
.HI BREATHING vs. o. NUrr Ul......
No. says II have raI.pI auI. Dr
-FOUR children and u..F Policy. Homo.
NI IHr With au off fIau q f.. f
'." h"'' cough and Group u.lI,Ir. O
't' u'f. used Dr. for eight rr t.H
'Hf and can recommend Do rr
Group" a. Coleman q GO.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-06
COAL CASE TRANSFORMED.

CHARLESTON. ". Va. Dec Sin
NolNing damages alleged through fail
ure TO abide by contract, the defend
ant concerns have had transferred from
the common pleas court Of FRANKLIN
county, Ohio, 20 the United States court
OF the southern district OF West Vir-
Einia the case Of the New York Coal
Company OF New York. against the sun
day Creek Coal Company and the Cont
mental Coal Company Of West Virginia
None of the companies involved have
any ohio connections In the suit. This
Is the first instance OF the transfer from,
a neutral circuit TO the United States
court here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-06

The grand lax duplicate OF this state
for the year 1916 SHOWS an increase OF
Sl0e ,540.Szb. The total sum returned Is
S6.Sl6.5O5. The big gain il IN real ss-
tate, personal properly falling OF S26.-
643,22l. This IS probably que 10 hsa, :
losses caused TO farmers Dy the loot ana
mouth disease ana the change in the
time OF reporting stocks IN stores. from
February 10 April The total valuation
OF utilities Is 2l.l47,o5e.5s an lncrea- 81
OF NSS,ylo,UaQ. Ine taN commission an
nounces big saving in the expenses Of
that department
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-06
Took Photo wien Her

NEWAkh-.A photograph of william
Jones a civil war soldier. WAS buried
to-day IN the casket with the body OF
his widow. Mrs. Harriet E..ley. 81. who
was found dead in bed Friday morning.
Jones left Newark fWlth Co. a. 10th %
V. J. early loo the civil war and was
never heard from again. Though she
eventually married Eseutg. and also
dead. the war widow was faithful 90 her
first husband ana requested That his
photograph b. buried with her HeIa-
uvos VIII comply win her r.Iunat
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-06
Used whenever ouiniIe II .;eeded
Doe Not Affacr the Haah

hecause OF it, tonic and laxative effect.
LAXATIVE BkoMO QUININE will be
FOUND better than ordinary Quinine for
any purpose for which Cuinine Is used.
Does not cause nervousness nor rinRlnr
IN mead. Remember there Is only ono
"Bromo Oululnc." Look for sirnattIr.
Of l.. W. Grove, Use
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-06
Poatofficn channaa

STONED postmaster AT Amor y.bI.S 49, -
ne"iE established office in Mingo coun-
y EIwood Dicleu at BynbuS The Office
- cotton itill. Fayette county. has bee N
! discontinued. Charles +. Hawkins is TO
We appointed rural mail carrier al
NtlIsbufg, having been officially
.rs'"inlnehded by Representative Neely
ne ialter has also recommended Tie
Ifanster or Mail Clerk Floyd Chen0wsth
~ w heeing. 10 the Cumberlanl-H urhin
DIVISION OF the b. * q. railroad. inc-eas-
ing lne salary Of Il. Z. Koon a mail mes
SSSHstr az Monougah. the Payment OF a
S-.Vyv claim or Mrs. u. NJ Simonton. ~
GL.uI ton, whose husband. "a railway mail
CItthi was KILLED IN railroad wre,l.
s a, tne changing Of rural route No.