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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Barksdale Hamlett, of Christian
County. the leading candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Secretary
OF State. declares for Kentucky a sew
en- months school term. with a per
capita Of s5.25. an increase of 75c
over last year.
The establishment of seven
months school term with the increase
Of the teachers salaries. and without
an increase OF taxation. is the greatest
educational achievement in the history
OF Kentucky. as well as the greatest
financial achievement. The man has
taken rank as an expert--a wizard
OF finance among the leaders of the
Commonwealth.
years ago, there was a deficit of sew
eral hundred thousand dollars in the
treasury OF the school fund. He re-
adjusted completely the system of
school finance in such a way as TO
pay OF the deficit: to increase the per
capita from $500 to 1925: to pay the
teachers promptly every month";
thing never done before in the his
tory Of Kentucky; and to accomplish
the end for which he has labored for
eighteen years. that of giving to the
people OF Kentucky a permanently es-
tablished school system with a term
OF seven months.
While State Superintendent OF Pub
lie instruction. he has established new
presidents, serving personally as a
leader in the field. He has given to
the people of Kentucky school free
and accessible to every child. in
every rural district in Kentucky. His
personal leadership has brought about
improved facilities in the office of
every County Superintendent in Ken.
lucky
He secured a rational and effective
compulsory attendance school law. by
which the attendance in the public
schools of Kentucky has increased
more than 80 per cent. placing Ken
lucky in the foremost ranks OF the
States of America for educational and
industrial progress. !
The Course OF Study prepared by
Mr.. Hamlet as Superintendent OF
Public Instruction. embracing the ele-
ments of agriculture, domestic science
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04
BEN RINGO's LAST WORD
TO HIS COUNTY FRIENDS
And Other Democrsts-AppesIs
For Their Loyal and
Hearty Support.

To the Democrats OF Ohio County:
Il rely upon the friendship and r.
deity of the Democrats Of my own
old county 60 help me i'm my race for
Commonwealth Attorney.
You know my devotion through
the past years 20 the interests Of our
party. You likewise know that 1
have been true TO your interests in
the great ONCE I hold. I am asking
your support with the promise 10 re-
main loyal TO the highest interests
Of our State and our party.
You will. I am sure. resent the
nasty fsIsehoods being circulated by
certain interests i'm Owensboro who
are seeking my defeat j have an
swered these where i have had OPP
portunity to speak. My opponent
and his friends. who are circulating
these stories, know they are untrue.
will be grateful for your contin-
ued kindness and support. and when
nominated-as I shall bel shall
be found faithfully helping. as !
have always done. to elect our whole
ticket i'm November.
Your servant.
BEN ID. RINGO.
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Og,aTOy.
Your servant
BEN ID. RINGO.

Aug. I've had badly needed
rain Sunday and Sunday night
Fitzhugh Martin went to Owens
boro Saturday to hear A. o. Stanley
speak. He reports sre crowd and
the best speech he ever heard. Seem
ed to be all for Stanley there.
DR.. Arms, Of Leitchfield. was call
ed Sunday to see his brother, Mr..
Robert Arms. who has been on the
sick list for several days.
Mrs. Chester Lyons, recently re-
turned from the West. seems to be
getting along very well.
Judges Charles Grove and W. H.
Barnes were in Olaton Friday, on
behalf of Judge Glenn. The race for
Circuit Judge and Commonwealth
Attorney and Mr.. G. B. Likens for
Secretary of State seem to be get
ting the greatest attention in these
parts.
Arms & Smith will ship another
load of stock from here Tuesday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04
District Politics.
THE JUDGES
Its Importance and Few of the Many Reasons the
Voters of the District Have For Re-Electng
Our True and Tried Judge, T. F. Birkhead.

First-His honesty. in private life
and on the bench has been thor
oughly established.
second--His courtesy, his Impair
TALLY and fair dealings, whether
with litigants, jurors or lawyers, Is
recognized by all. even his enemies.
Third-His ability as a trained
jurist is established and is State
wide.
Fourth-His unusual ability to
remember the evidence admitted
during the longest drawn-out trial.
coupled with the rapidly with which
he tries cases, is nothing less than
marvellous.
Fifth-The district is entitled to
his trained and experienced services.
which means a great deal to the peo-
pie, especially the taxpayers.
Sixth-Oficial economy has saved
TO the taxpayers more than double
his salary during his term of office,
the amount saved being more than
ninety thousand dollars.
Seventh-He refused to run for a
third term until more than three
thousand Democrats insisted that he
owed II to his friends and the dis
trict TO give them and the district
the benefit OF his training and expe-
rience in guarding the peace and or
der, life and property of the people.
well knowing that with Judge Birk-
head upon the bench these win be
safe and secure.
Eighth-The fact that he has had
the experience that he has on the
bench. and has made one OF the best
Circuit Judges In the State. and
which service gives him the necessa-
~ training to protect the lives. lib
erty and property Of the people. Is
one OF the strongest reasons why
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for political effect. says: In this
situation there f. just one thing for
Republicans to do Their support
Of a President defending American
lives and rights must be complete
and unfaltering. The President must
know and feel that at the waters
edge all questions Of partisan poll
tics end II would be better for the
Republican party to indorse Wood
row Wilson in 1915 than 10 permit
the principle to be established that
to defend American interests is 10
commit political suicide"
These are words of candor and
patriotism-brave words. coming
from an adversary that thinks more
Of its country than Of the political
propaganda which besets it, Would
that every Republican newspaper
would follow this conscientious ex-
ample.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

and mechanical arts, is a recognized
guide for the conduct of the schools
not only of Kentucky, but for many
other States.
He has accomplished the establish
ment Of county high schools accessi.
bly, located in every county In Ken
lucky.
He has stood for and promoted the
employment of and accomplished for
the schools of Kentucky the services
Of teachers of the highest scholarship,
character and personality.
Under his administration of the pub
lie school system of Kentucky. there
has been a vital cooperation of all
factors looking to the improvement OF
Kentucky's Industrial conditions.
He has lent his best efforts to the
building of good roads and to secur-
ing the consolidation of schools where
ever and whenever practicable. that
the greatest good might be accom-
plished at the least possible cost 70
the people.
One of the chief functions of the
Office of Secretary of State is men,
bership on the State Board of Educa-
ton. In this capacity he will con.
tinue to give his best efforts and serv.
ices to the cause of education.
AS member of the State Board of
Valuations and Assessments, as a
member of the Sinking Fund Com
mission, and as a member of the State
Printing Commission. Mr.. Hamlet
will serve the people and conserve
their finances as he has done in the
management of the school funds of
the State. and if the people will elect
others like him on these boards, Ken
lucky will soon be out of debt and
her finances be in a most prosperous
condition.
A young man at the age of thirty
six. having served faithfully 'for four
years in one OF the most important
positions of trust in the gift of the
people OF Kentucky. he now seeks the
endorsement of his party II the peo-
pie think he has served them well. II
his record has been good, IL his serv-
ices. have been worth anything to the
State OF Kentucky, then the people of
Kentucky will certainly elect him Sec
rotary of State.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Judge Birkhead should be re-elect-
ed, and. strange to say. this is the
only reason his opponent gives that
he should not be reelected.
Ninth-At the time he was elect
ed Circuit Judge he found the
dockets crowded. and no man knew
when he could get his case tried. BY
working hard and keeping the law
yers moving, Judge Birkhead clean
ed up his dockets and kept them
clean. and litigants can now get
their cases tried promptly.
TenthEThe fact that his oppo-
nent wants the ONCE does not quail
fly his opponent nor disqualify Judge
Birkhead.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

The Herald, during the past 20
years, has never undertaken to die
tate TO the Democrats of Ohio coun-
~ as to whom they should vote. But
in this instance we want to admon-
ash them that If they do not avail
themselves OF the opportunity OF
furnishing the next Circuit Judge
an opportunity never before present
ed-they may rest assured that Ohio
county Democrats will have to, in
the future. as in the past. do the
voting and other sections reap the
benefits. Democrats. think OF your
own interest first. In honoring a
home man, who is the equal OF any
judicial timber in Western Ken
lucky. you honor Ohio county. The
Democrats Of this county now have
the opportunity OF lifetime to put
Ohio county on the political map.
District and State. by voting for
Judge J. s. Glenn and G. b. Likens.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Some Of the county organs Of the
Republican party in the State are
whooping it up with columns Of
free plate matter for Roy Wilhoit
for Auditor, but the Kentucky Sun.
the State mouthpiece OF the Repub-
licans. says:
"Mr. Roy without is a candidate
in the Republican primary for the
very important ONCE of Auditor Of
Public Accounts. II is Just as well
to speak plainly about this matter
The Kenucky Sun feels ii would be
recreant to its duty to the Republic
an party of this State IL it failed to
warn the organization against the
folly of Mr.. Wilhoit's nomination. For
reasons as well known to most of
the Republican leaders of the State
as to the editor of the Sun, We re-
gard Mr. without as temperamental-
" and fundamentally unsuited to a
position involving such responsible
ties as those of Auditor of Ken
lucky: and we believe that his nom
ination would seriously handicap
the ticket throughout the campaign.
If, in indeed. it should not actually
defeat it in November"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

The voters of Kentucky will set
tie the Statewide proposition at the
proper time. after the Legislature
and it probably viii do so-has put
the question in the shape OF con-
stitutional amendment. There will
positively be no voting on the State
wide proposition this year at all.
Ever think of that? There has been
a lot OF senseless agitation about
the matter, but every informed per-
son now knows that this is mere po-
litical bombast with no purpose only
10 fool the voters. When the Legis-
lature assemblies is the time to take
up the subject.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Length of Service OF Some Circuit
Judges ON the Bench I'm
This State.
In the Second Judicial District,
Judge ]. r. Grace. of Trigg county.
served "a years as Circuit Judge
1868 TO 1898.
In the Fourth Judicial District,
Judge b. p. cissell. OF Henderson
county. served as regular Judge IS
years-lS6s TO 1886.
In the Ninth Judicial District,
Judge T. r. McBeath. OF Grayson
county, served as regular Judge for
23 years-1sS0 10 1908.
In the Tenth Judicial District.
Judge Sam Il. Jones. OF Barren
county. has served as regular Judge
2S years and is still in ONCE.
Judge Emmett Field. OF Louisville.
served rs years.
And others not necessary 10 men
ton.
Is there. any reason why Judge
Birkhead should not be honored in
like manner? A Democrat.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Ohio county has about 5000 loyal
Democrats and does not have a man
on the payroll at Frankfort or in
any of the State Institutions. When
Gabe Likens is nominated and elect
ed we will receive some recognition.
He resigned his Office rather than
draw a salary while making his race
for Secretary of State. Let us
stand by him with solid and full
vote.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Aug. s.-we had q nice rain sun
day evening which was very much
needed
Several from here attended the
ice cream supper at Nsrrovs Friday
night They say the entertainment
By the blind boy. A. p. Decker. Of
Leftchheld. was fine
Several from here attended the
Stanley speaking at Hartford Fri
day.
Rev. ]. P. vanhoy's little girl
baby is sick OF nux-
Paul Murphy. who has had nux.
is able to sit up
Mr.. Byron Bean went 70 Beaver
Dam Sunday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04
Uncle Sam Asks Help.

Washington. Aug. 2.-The United
States has decided to ask the coop
Grafton of South and Central Amer
lea in the next step to restore peace
in Mexico. The Ambassadors from
Argentina. Brazil and Chile. and the
Ministers from Bolivia, Uruguay
and Guatemala have been asked to
confer with Secretary Lansing here
Thursday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04
Pope Longs For Peace.

Berlin, July 31.-A dispatch from
Madrid to the Overseas News Agen-
cy says the Spanish newspaper. A.
B. c., reports from Rome that the
Pope is preparing a great action
throughout the episcopate of the
belligerent countries with the object
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

In The Herald to-day appears the
first of a series of articles on Good
Roads" and practical ideas thereto
especially prepared for our paper by
Mr.. o. H. Taylor, Consulting En-
gineer, Of Beaver Dam. We are
very glad indeed to place this es-
pecial reading matter before the
public. Mr.. Taylor makes a special
~ OF highway and drainage and
what he has TO say should be con-
sidered in the light of able and first
class authority. His articles will
prove both valuable and instructive
10 everybody interested in good
roads.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Of securing an srmi<tioe- The Arch
bishop Of Pisa Is quoted a. confirm
ing the story and adding that Pope
Benedict himself Is aware Of the
grave difficulties which he has to os-
srcome.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04
Notice.

We have leased the -four mill of
the Hartford Mill Co. Have en-
ployed a first-clsss miller and as
soon as we can get the mill thor
oughly rehauled and equipped. We
will be in position to do custom
grinding and do a general milling
business. Give us a trial and We
will convince you that there is no
better -four. The style of the new
business is Ellis Flour Mill. We
will continue the Feed and Produce
9 business az oEE old stand.
2St4 W. E. ELLIS & BRO.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Judge Glenn is. as We all know
well qualified and peculiarly fitted
for the once he seeks Favor him
By honoring your county. He de-
serves the place. Give him rous-
ing majority in this county.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Every Democrat who goes to the
polls next Saturday should preserve
a generous spirit. prepared to sup
port the nominees of his party, who
ever they may be.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

When you vote for G. Ii. Likens
you encourage every young man Nm
the county. help the Democratic par
~ i'm this county and i'm the whole
State and endorse faithful service to
the party and State.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

The National Evangelistic Con-
gress OF the Christian Church in the
United States opened yesterday at
the Bethany Park Assembly at Mar
tinsville, Ind.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

II Ohio county Democrats DO their
part. and we confidently believe they
will. Ohio county will have the hon
or of furnishing the next Circuit
Judge from this district.
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AppIe Grove Farm Birkshires.

We have three registered Birk-
shire boars for sale. These boars
we're narrowed March 81. 1915.
They are of good quality. Prices
right. F. w. PIRTLE & SON,
2Stf Hartford, KY, Route 1.
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School Tax Due.

The school tax for Hartford Grad
ed School district No. 1, is now due
and a penalty of per cent. will be
added after Aug. 18th. Call on me
and get your receipt and save extra
cost. ]. p. STEVENS,
31t2 Collector.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Vote for Ohio county's candidate
for the Democratic nomination Tor
Circuit Judge. Judge Glenn Is the
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

The New York Tribune, perhaps
the leading stalwart Republican pa
per OF our country, in commenting
on some criticism that is being heap
ed upon President Wilson anent the
controversy with Germany, solely
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

A vote for Judge Glenn Is pro-
noting Ohio county's interest GIVE
him lots Of them.
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Tax Notice.

have received the tax books and
you can pay your taxes by calling at
the office.
27tf S. o. KEowN. S. o. C.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Next Saturday is a very important
election and it is hoped that every
thing will pass OF satisfactorily
The election officers have very i'm
portant duty to perform in conduct
ing the election and people of all
parties are depending upon them to
exercise their closest attention to
the matter in hand. The fate OF
many candidates depends on the re-
sdir and tire pabfie viii iOOs for the
returns with anxious eyes.
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@ @ o @ c @ o o Q o o O o @
@ LICENSED TO MARRY. o
Q G Q @ O o G @ o O Q O o Q o

Roy Elder. Centertown. to Eva
Rowe. Centertown.
II. c. Smith, Hartford, to Francis
English, Hartford.
c. F. James, McHenry. to Amelia
Davis, MceHnry.
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DEMOCRATS.

Vote for n. v. NcCheSney neat SAT-
urtlay and rejoice with the rest OF
us over the big majority when the
returns come in.
McCHESNEY MGR.
Hartford ny.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

1t pays to be fair in politics as in
all other affairs of life. AS long as
our nation shall endure, its public
affairs will be conducted along po-
utical lines. Those who have in
charge the direction or conduct of
these affairs or the supervision OF
party matters. should be as scrupu-
lousy just and fair as they would
in any other business matter. Those
serving in this capacity who do 9TH
erwise are not only jeopardizing
their own integrity but their party
interests as well.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Orders for the immediate reor-
ganization of the Lexington post-of-
fee have been issued by Postmaster
General Burleson.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Every Democrat in Ohio county
should go 10 the polls and vote for
q. II. Likens.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Entered at the Hartford pOst-ofhee
n mail matter Of the second class.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

Absent treatment is seldom a
bowling success as cure for love.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-08-04

1t is said that misery loves COM
pany'-an idea as old as the condf
ton which il symbolizes. Anent
this aphorism II may be said in all
truth that the Republican party OF
Kentucky is as badly torn with in
ternecine strife as the Democrats
dare to be. There is distinction,
however, without any difference in
magnitude. With the Democrats it
is Statewide. With the Republic
ans il is who shall be boss.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1915-12-23

of promise. The case progressed for
nearly two days, when Tuesday noon
it was noised about that there would
be a wedding, as the parties had got
ten together and accordingly just at
II o'clock noon, the contracting parties
were ushered into the court room and
occupied the judges rostrum and soon
thereafter Rev. Dingle appeared and
pronounced the words that made this
young couple man and wife. AS soon
as the wedding vas owe the hat vas
passed and a nice lot of money raised
to purchase the bride and groom a
wedding present. Then there was
much arplauding from those present.
1t was u most happy ending Of what
was proving to be a bitter law suit.
Attorneys Cuthbert & Smythe rep
resented the plaintiff and Silver Ser
umgard the defendant, and it is said
that the attorneys had much to do
in bringing about a settlement. We
want to congratulate this young mar
ried couple on their good judgment in
the matter and also the attorneys,
who did the right thing under the cir
cumstances.
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The pupils of Miss Forseth's room
of the local school planned and carried
out a very pleasant surprise on their
teacher Wednesday evening. With a
big lot of dainty eata1les they assem-
bled at the school building and their
teacher was sent for. A very pleasant
evening was passed.
I. Edelman, former Starkweather
merchant, has disposed of his inter-
ests at Rock Lake and Hansboro and
the family is now making their home
with MI. Edelman's parents east Of
town.
M. A. Hoghaugh, representative in
the last legislature from Ramsey coun-
ty and the only representative of the
people this county had in the lower
house at the last session, was here two
days last week looking up business for
the Northwestern National Life ms.
Co. Mr.. Hoghaugh made an excellent
record in the last legislature as a
champion of progressive legislation
and his friends from all over the coun-
ty are urging him to become a candi-
date again.
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PENN

Mrs. VIM. Ludwig was visiting her
friends in Devils Lake on Monday, re-
turning home the following day.
George Bail went down to Devils
Lake Saturday to consult a doctor re-
garding his hand, which was badly
bruised last week.
Alice Muehlen was visiting friends
in Devils Lake Tuesday.
Arthur Ludwig left for New York
on Tuesday and will spend some time
there visiting with relatives.
Howard Gardner left Tuesday for
his home in Ohio, having spent the
summer and fall near Penn.
A. S. Miller made an auto trip to the
Lake on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Colder were at
Devils Lake this week, visiting their
son George.
Frank G%essner was a Devils Lake
business visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. J. M. Morgan was a shopper at
the Lake Wednesday.
John Engen was a business caller At
the county seat on Wednesday.
Miss sigma Elgan was shopping at
the Lake Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. Passow went to the Lake
Thursday to enter Mercy hospital
there for medical treatment. Her
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day evening at the school house. He
took for his subject the battle-ground
of Europe. Rev. Dudley is a forceful
and convincing speaker and showed by
the way he handled the subject that he.
had put much time and thought on it.
Otto Hango left Monday for *: |
River, Oregon, to spend the winter.
He says that if he finds things to his
liking out there he may locate $50
manently.
The "Lost in Mexico" people ere
laid up at Brocket for a few days l
account of the illness of Mrs. Stephens
one of their number.