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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13
SERIOUS DRoUTH BROKEN
BY THURSDAY NIGHT RAIN.

Fine; just right. say the
farmers of Fulton county IN gen
eral of the good, steady ram that
Tell Thursday night, putting an
rud 10 a drought which set up
March I. The shower extended
all over the Purchase and was
worth a 81 900 minute.
According 10 the consensus OF
the opinion of a number of the
prominent farmers of the coun.
~ The rain came just in time 10
save the county from a dlsasterous
drouih Ten days more of the
drouth, SAID one leading farm
or near the city, and our crops
would have been ruined The
rain came a AS a verltable God
send 10 the farmers.
Wheat has already suffered To
some extent. hut Is coming out
wonderfully Quite bit of al.
ialfa has been cut IN the bottom
and was caught on the ground.
but the loss from this source will
be sllght-yery slight, compared
with the benefits 10 other crops.
In many instances planting was
deferred until rain softeaad the
ground. Now, practically every
thing is planted, and early stuff
Is looking fine.
Members of the Hickman Truck
Growers Association are wearing
a broad smile.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13
BETTER EQUIPMENT WOULD
REDUCE INSURANCE RATES.

4 MIR Triplett. of the Ken.
lucky Actuarial Bureau. was here
Friday for the purpose of taking
mp with Board of Aldermen the
proposition of advancing llick
man from 9th 10 ~ class, as re-
CARDS fire insurance. THIS would
mean a saving in fire insurance
rates from : per cent on stock to
q per cent on buildings. with pos
slbly a ljc saving on residence
property
To advance Ia this class. We
must have some kind of combina.
ton fire engine lchrmieAlI, lad
der and hose cart. together with
an organized company of fire
fighters, central station. dou.
BILE opening on all fire hydrants
and special fire alarm. The fire
fighters should be organized IN
two companies of 10 members
each, with a chief, the latter 10
receive a salary and look after
all equipment
The councilmcn heard the rec
concentrations, bat rs yet have
taken no action IN the matter.
This will probably be threshed
out at the next meeting.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13

The worst cases. no matter Of how long standing.
are cured by the wonderful, old reiiAse Dc
ruftefs Antisstdic Healing Oh. u relieves
Psia aud Heals ct the same time sc. SC, n.oa
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13
DIED AT CAYCE.

Mrs. Fletcher llansberry died
at Cayce Monday May Bird, aged
about to years. She was a mem.
Der of the Methodist church and
esteemed by all who knew her for
her gentle disposition and Chris
tian life She was "A widow and
leaves no children. Mr.. b. j.
Oliver, of near Cayce, is "A broth
er. The funeral took place at
Ebenezer Tuesday afternoon at
3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. llol-
man, and the intcrment was in
EbeneZer cemetery.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13
JURY SELECTION
LAW rs CHANGED.

The old statute permitting the
selection of new panel of a
jury 40 the end of each week has
been changed by the present Law,
which permits only the discharge
of the first regular panel at the
end of a week : service and this
change was made TO dispose of
professional jurors, said the court
of appeals
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13

Go TO the Crystal tonight.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13
SMITH .HIGHToWER.

Union City, Tenn, May ed
Smith and Miss Effie IIightower
were married here yesterday ut
the court house about = p. m,
the Rev. Il. Il. White performing
the ceremony Both the young peo-
pie are from Hickman. Ky, hay
ing motored over from that place
this morning.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13
Bolero and zouave Jackets.

The bolero and zouave jackets,
both usually becoming. are employed
In many spring froeks They are
especially pretty when they are used
In the thip frooks OF net, organdie.
batiste or other summer fabrics, for
then they are usually elaborated with
frilling or embroidery.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13
Whenever you Need aeuerai Tonle
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Taateless
chill Tonic Ia equally valuable a. a
General Tonic bccausc II contains the
well known tonic properties OF OUININR
aud IRON. II acts on the Liver. Drives
out Malaria. EnTiches the nlood and
builds up the Whole System. 50 ccutA.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13

Boys, boys, Just think Of III
llucklcbcrry Finn. the famous
character in Mark Twain : Mis-
slssippi River travel stories, has
just celebrated his ninetictn
anniversary at his farm
near Eugene ore.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13

Barbed wire cuts, ragged
wounds, collar and harness gals
heal up quickly when Ball
LARD'S SNOW IMMINENT is
applied. II is both healing and
antiseptic. Price 25c, soc AMI
$l.0O per bottle. Sold by HEX
man Drug Co. (Advt.)
Fine Peaberry coffee only zoe.
-Bettersworth.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.

Regular services at the Presby-
terrain church, Bird Sunday in May
by the regular pastor. Morning
services at II o'clock and even
ing services at 1880. A cordial
invitation extended to all.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13
NEW ROPER BUILDING
ALREADY LEASED.

County Clerk s. T. Roper 5
handsome new brick building on
the hill is about completed and
has already been leased. There
are three good, large store rooms
which will be occupied as fol
lows:
East room, Joe A. Roper, gro
Gerry and poultry business.
Middle room, W. 5. Swift, con
fectionery and lee cream parlor.
West room, Cue Threlkeld
probably an annex to the HEX
man Bottling Works.
These firms will get into their
new quarters about June LIST.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13

Your druEEia will rsiund money n PAxo
OINTMENT fails 20 cure any case of Itching,
Hind. Needing or rroiruding PILES Tn TO sdAYa
The hfst Application gives Rase and Rest Sc.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-13

Good music, comfortable seats,
best pictures-at the Empress.
Shelf hardware of all kinds
Stark & Co.
Screen doors and screen wire.
Stark & Co.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

TRIUMPH OF THE ITALIAN
TOMATO

From the Commerce Reports
The tomato was given to the world
by American. but Italy il today teach
ing the rest Of the world by example
how il should BE- raised and how il
should he preserved Italian canned to
matoes havev practically pushed the
American product out Of the English
market, and have gained IN enormous
market IN the United States. The tia
lians raise q solid mcaty tomato OF fine
color and II is 50 packed IN the cans
that the consumer is not obliged Ia pay
for a large percentage of water.
Canned tomatoes. however,. are put
up principally for the export trade.
The Italians themselves prefer their
tomatoes in the form OF sauce or paste.
which y nothing more nor less than
boiled down tomato pulp. minus the
skin and seeds. a. SET forth ia an -
tercsting IN 4 report IN Com.
mercial Agent J. Alexis Shrivcr, emit.
tied Canned Tomato Industry III
Italy, recently ISSUED ~ the Bureau
VI EtlflEH dnN Dplil'Nt4f AhlililtlFF+
This sauce j. put up ia rams and j. used
by the Italians IN a great variety oi
dishcs. of which spaghetti is, perhaps
the most familiar 10 Americans.
According To fairly accurate statistic,
the area planted in tomatoes in Italy
i about 22,0OO acres, producing about
$4,000 tons. The exports 10 the United
States mount 10 about 2U.OuO.uOO
pounds Of canned tomatoes and tomato
sauce. and some 100000 pounds 81
the product 20 ~ South Americas Tn,
total value Nj the tomato exports from
Italy j. we'll over ~6,OuO.OOO.
The skins and seeds that were for
mcrly wasted are now utilized. thy for
mcr AZ stock feed and the latter ~ I
source Of oil. The crude oil j. Suitabl,
tor soap making and for lamps. ano
the refined oil is said is be- edible. Com
mercial Agent Shrivcr's report. 'Spe
cial Agents Series No. %. may b,
obtained from the Superintendent oI
Documents. Government Printing OF
flee, Washington, al } cents a copy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22
KNOWN
ADMIRAL HAS A
GREAT RECORD

Correspondence NJ the Associated Prc--.D
London. Feb. 22-No popular sailor -
:" little known personally 10 the British
people a. Admiral Jcllicoc. Yet the admiral
has M adventurous record and haS three
time m his career recovered from wound-
that were 40 first believed 10 he fatal.
Jcllicoc COME of q family 81 French cx-
traction. aud hi father was 4 sailor. A.
a mid~hipmun. ~ cyccllrd hi~ fellows IN
hi studies and attention ~ dnty and won
nearly MI the prizC~ offered nn hi train
Ing ship. iLc took part IN the bomhardmrnt
NJ Alexander. fought NJ Tcl-cl krhir. and
had 4 narrow escape from drowning when
the Victoria sank. lie also fought during
the Boxer rebellion IN China. a. an ad-
mini-trator hi~ career was no les di~
tingui~hed. for he served n director Of
naval ordinances and as controller Of in,
navy.
\ writer describes him a. a slender man
below average height with calm gray eyes
and m air of perfect confidence. At the
same time there J. a lurking sense of humor
in the lines about the ewes and mouth. M
hi, small. wiry figure h. resembles the late
Lord Roberts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22
Kilpling's Mistake.

From Commerce and Finance
kipling is all wrong. lie tells rs
''Oh, East j. East, and West j. West. and
never the twain shall meet,
Till Earth and Sky stand prc-cntaly
VI Cod great Judgment seat"
You must make allowance, however,
for the fact that he wrote the ballad
Of the East and West many years ago.
If h. went t. India now h. would dis
cover his mistake. The hand ~ the van
dal Il upon the land. From Burma
comes the news that electric fans, both
ceiling and wall. are coming into rather
general use. replacing the punkah.
Think Of India without its timc-hoEored
punkahs. Nearly all the offices Of Man
dalay and Rangoon are equipped with
electric fans. 30 are the clubs. the places
OF amusement. the churches and many
residences.
Not content with what they have done
IN India the foreign devils are dcs-
troying one oi the most venerable ms
titutionS of China. For many genera
lions before tonfuclus. the Chinese
knew tea and they knew the way t.
drink il which is clear. with out milk
sugar. Now. according 10 the reports
Of Our consular agents. some people
are bent on teaching the Chinese t. use
milk in their tea away from the habit
Of countless centuries. and il expects
t. bc successful. Not content with its
designs on tea it has introduced con
dcnscd milk ice cream 10 the Chinese
and the consular reports are that the
natives like IT 81 well that many res
taurants i'm China now keep it on hand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22
WAR TAKES INSPIRATION
FROM LITERARY MEN

Correspondence of the Associated Pre~~.l
London, Feb. 22.-Contes-ions Of well
Known literary men that they have lost all
appetite for modern works during the war
aud turn back 10 ether time, has led to
an Investigation by >omc Of the papers A.
to what the general public now reads. Il
j. learned from the libraries that there has
been a great falling oft il the reading Of
modern fiction. What part Of II the pub
lie bear directly on the war. such a An
for q Scrap Ut Paper" kipling'~ tales
have been reprinted and take well with the
civilians, although the ~kiplingeSque soldier
has never been popular in the British army.
The books most sought, however. are war
books and those dealing with the principal
characters of the war, particularly the
kaiser.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

. There is general rejoicing among the
million y, more readers who hav, been
following The Stnrv WI Tho Million
Oolla. ~ starr that the winner NJ the
$4,000 prize should have been one who
can use rhe moner wv such aIyaniagc-
the bright. piu.Ev grl stouoglaphcr of
st. Louis-AIss AHA Damon. 4 numbcr
Of years ago p lea.img Ncw York daily
offered = $4,000 10 the writer of the
best novel 1T q prescribed length Ia be-
run s%erially ia the paper Offering the
prize. There were quite \ number az
entrants IA tho Contest. bat the prize
vent ~ I we'll known author IN. Der
lape \ would ht more accurate M sav
tie son ~ 4 Wlll known author. The
Sto!y was decidedly mediocre. hardly
WORTHY ct The metest amateur. and 4
vas the opinion ~ most IA those. who
read Z that the prize was awarded
largely on account at the name of IA.
author rather Than on account of tine
merit ot m effort. or that the other
stories submitted ~ the contest must
havl been poor indeed m. ,hic,.o
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22
AMERICAN HORSES 70 EXPORT.

The worlds stock of horses H. 100.
100000. Of which Russia has a1.uun.uUO
and the United States over 24,uuO. 600.
Exports from this country during the
four months September 10 December.
1914. totalcd 5000 horses. VI has been
feared by some that there would be-
such large numbers exported To the
warning European countries rs to cause
an acute shortage of horses IN the
United Safes. The Department of Agri-
culture. however,, secs no immediate
danger of this, and says that we could
sell two or three times the number al
ready exported without there beng an
apprcciahlc shortage "a work horses.
Those which have been shipped are
mediocre animals. which ordinarily
sell for less than 500. and are of "A
class which We can well afford to ~
rid.
The big demand for horses will pro
badly occur after peace has been de-
clared. when they will be- needed for
farming. The demands on this country,
which has one-iourth of the worlds
supply of horses. will be- large. and will
probably continue for a number of
years. The United States will be IN posi-
tion to meet this foreign demand If
farmers will breed their good Mares
Commerce Reports.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Subscribers nj the city who fail to re-
ee've The Herald regularly are requested
10 notify the Office promptly. All papers
delivered IN the city should be received, as
= rule, not later than 4 AZ to 6 o'clock d.
a. Unless some accident to the press or
other untoward delay occurs at the print
,ng ONCE, the paper should be out not later
snan 30 and the carriers should complete
sher distribution, even 10 the most distant
subscribers, within not less than an hour
and thirty minutes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22
COMPULSORY EDUCATION BILL
STANDS GOOD CHANCE.

Apparently the chances of the com-
pulsury education bin "a become a law
arc assured. Al least. the passage 10
enzrossment of the bill in the house
Saturdav b. , vote nf - to ~. would
indicate that II viii ~ finally enacted.
That viii he \ great achievement for
Texas, if II actually comes 20 pass. The
old saying. ''You may take 4 horse 10
water. but you cannot make him drink"
applies truly to the public school sit
uation in any state where there is no
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

II T. encouraging 10 learn that the
ladies from out Of town who visit
Brownsville are awaiting themselves
Of the Rest Room provided BY the Self
Culture Club Of this city for their
especial benefit. This j. the beginning
Of a closer acquaintance between the
women OF the town and the women of
the farms. which should result in great
benefit to both.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

again the nation pauses for 4 mo-
Inent 2" pay its annual tribute ~ the
memory IT tho beloved Father Of his
country Time may din the luStre Of
fame about the name az MANY who
have aehietei 4 place on the rolls Il
thc great, bat 80 Americans the name of
Washington viii ever stand prominent
with the world ; greatest. Whatever
4 the ordinary man there may have
been "a his character. his virtues. his
military genius. hiS craftsmanship. his
sinrle greatness IA mind and heart.
place hrm " far aboy, the ordinary
mar hat none can aspcrsp his name. AS
me Years which DIVIDE the living from
has tIme grow IN number. II seems that
his hold Hpon the heart Of the nation
grows greater. lie Is and always will
% 70 Americans
The first, the Last the best.
The tlnc,nnsius OF the Vest
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

The destruction ny fire Of the cream
cry, 50 recently erected by local capital
lists AT the Piper Plantation. is greatly
10 be- regretted. There is the greatest
need OF such an industry ut Brownsville.
and The Herald hopes sincerely that the
enterpriSlng men who put their capital
INTO the creamery may not be- discour-
aged by this disaster. but rebuild il
without loss of>timr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22
Oklahoma Young Democrats Meet.
(By Associated PrcSs.)

Mu~koyec. Okla. Feb. 22.-Thc Young
Mems Dcmurra;ic clubs Of Oklahoma was
to hold 4 meeting here today t. consider
matters Of interest 10 the democratic par
~ and prepare plans for the 1916 cam
paign. Each club throughout the state. it
was said. would have one delegate present
for every ten members on its membership
roll. Voting in today's meeting by proxy
was not TO be allowed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

Married woman is running for
mayor az Effingham. ILL.,. and II j.
said she i 4 lawyer minister. editor
and farmer. We take IL that the
old man does the kitchen work and
makes the beds. Houston Post.
More likely ~ j. engaged ID holding
a post al some street corner. or ser
yes ~ president OF the Whiting Club
IN occupation which may talk up about
all of his time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

READER SUGGESTS SUNKEN
TYPE OF PUBLIC PARK

. To The Herald:
. Relative 10 the talked of park
. system and Improvement of Wash
. ington square with it, cost FOR hauling
. and filling same. If the "sunken gar
. den" type of Improvement l. adopted
. for Washington square II Will he far
: more economical IN first cost and
. equally n unique and attractive a
: that type Of garden proved nj both the
. Chicago and 1t. Louis Worlds fairs.
= Owing 10 many parts Of the territory
: proposed ~ include IN the park ~yS-
: tenn the same plan would likely prove
. a. economical and unique. a. surveys
. will no doubt determine that deprcs-
. sion~ are may. READER.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

The great Panama Pacific I%ntcrna-
tional exposition al San Francisco il
in full blast. having been opened
formally last Saturday. and most Of the
tourist tickets TO he sold in this country
the next six months or more
will include the beautiful Golden Gate
City as the principal stop oven point
on the itinerary of the purchasers.
is well worth Visiting. even
without such an attraction rs the cX-
position, and a trip through the West
IS also well worth while. 50 ii will be
money well spent for all who take III
the exposition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

compulsory education law. The state
may spend millions Of dollars in pro-
viding free schools for its children. but.
unless the parents are forced 10 send
their children to school. there can be-
no assurance thatthe children will re
ceive the benefits which they should re-
ceivc from the schools. Everyone who
Is interested in the education of Texas
children should urge the passage of this
bill, and should urge the senators and
representatives from their respective
districts 10 do their best 10 secure its
final passage by the Legislature.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

To aid IN playing the guitar or banjo
there has been invented Il box like device
70 be slipped over the head. desired chords
being produced when buttons arc pressed ~
mute the strings correctly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

Boost the auto highway from san
Antonio t. Brownsville. The more good
roads the better off the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

The Honorable Mr.. McGinniS of Kan
SaS evidently has il in for the beauty
n%nrlnrS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-02-22

A man in riouble always appreciates
friend-until he gets out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29

Daniel L. Merrill died at his home OIL
Highland avenue West Gardiner. sun
day morning. after a lingering Illness.
My. Merrill was born in Gardiner. U:lat
is known as West Gardiner. Dec. 5,
1893. and was the son Of Daniel and
Lydia (Godfre!1 Merrill In 1885, Mr.,
Merrill went 10 California and was min
ing there until 1882. when he enlisted
and was assigned - the Second Massa-
chusetts Cavalry OF which Gen. John T.
Richards Of tins city was Major He
was discharged n 1866. aS sergeant Of
Company L. M. Merrill then returned
20 West Gardiner and January !, 1867,
was married to Ellen s, daughter Of
Rev Jarius and Sophia tGarsil1i Fuller.
Mrs Merrill diel in February. 1914 Ny.
Merrill was a prosperous farmer ard
was always active III town affairs. hav-
ing been chairman OF the board of Sc
lectmcn for many years. He leaves a
son. Alfred 7. Merrill. who lives on the
home piace. and one daughter. Evelyn
NJ Mrs Robert Smith OF Boston, Mass
Funeral services will be held Wednes-
day at =. Nj. from his late residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-29
Somerset Real Estate Transfers

Following are the recent real estate
transfers as recorded at the Somerset
Registry Of Deeds:
iIarinon-Sylvester Parshley to Arthur
q. Plus. land on Newport road: VIII
liam Ear.ows to sylvester PaIshiey.
Jackman-James Sands to Damas
Bourque.
Solon-Alva Foss 10 George Cross. land
and buildings on bank Of river Edgar
Kelley 10 James O. Robinson.
i3insnam-Sidney L. Goodrich to Jennie
l.. Hunnewell.
Skowhegan-Clifton E Whit;emore to
Mildred 3. Turner, home on Malbon' s
Mills road.
Madison-Charlcs II. Clark to George
F. Look. land on Heald street
Canaan-Rose NJ. Gerald to Guy Mason
Pittsfield-Angie X Lancey to Horace
P. Heals: Nellie II Hunnewell to Hora &c
P. Beals.
s. H Peal S. II. Bradbury and Del
Smiley have entered the joys Of auto
mobile life. Each has purchased a new
REQ touring car.
Ansei Goodrich of Canaan proba bly,
has surpassed all records Of sheep rails
ing He has a sheep that a few days
ago gave birth to three lambs. She is
four years old and these make her the
mother of seven lambs. the others hav-
ing been twins. The three were ewes
and Uniform in size