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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-03-03

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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
A C0ntented Man.

Dear Mr.. Babbage:-Enclosed find
check for one dollar for The Brecken-
ridge News. If you are still sending it
to Route l, Box 46, Hardinsburg, KY,
please change it the address below.
Please send me last weeks copy. as
want to get in line with the fair.
| located here last February. Like
the city alright. Plenty of work to do
at good wages, Notwithstanding a
Democratic administration, the war
and all that kind of stuff. All kinds of
business seems to be improving and
with bumper wheat and corn crop in
sight; strong bunch of Democrats on
the ticket for November; at peace at
home and abroad, and having all these
things and more to enjoy, a man should
thank God for living in the United
States and especially in Kentucky. So
here is to Stanley and the entire ticket.
Yours very truly,
X. T. COOMES,
Route 2, Box SIS, Berry Boulevard.
Louisville, KY.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
MEN AND CAR
GO OVER BANK
Barbecue Day-No One Seri-
ousIy Injured-MiracuIou
Escape Of Death Experienced.
Mr.. HOOKS CAR WRECKED.

Russell Hook, Randall Weatherholt,
Ameil Pate and Robert Curtis were the
the young men in the automobile that
rolled over Morton's bank, across from
Solbrig's residence in this city Thurs
day afternoon. Mr.. Hook was driving
the 81 200 lefferies car of his father, Jeff
Hook, and turned it to the right of the
street TO let bus pass. The ground
was soft and the bank gave way. The
car rolled over the bank three times
and the fourth time it stopped in Mr..
Henry Morton's corn field.
The young men escaped without seri-
Gus injuries. The car was badly dam
aged and taken to Sawyer's machine
shop and repaired. Branson Elkins
and Tom Driskell, of Hardinsbnrg. who
are working on Skillman's bridge, as
sisted Mr.. Sawyer and the car was in
shape by seven O'Clock for a return
trip over the pike.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18

am now completing the last year
of my first term as clerk of your cir
cult court. My official and private life
are open and known to all.
My official career, as your circuit
clerk, has received the approval of the
State officials, whose duty it is to in
spect the records of puoli5 officials |
have been honored by the Democrat
party as its nominee, to succeed my
self without opposition.
These facts are significant as are
evident to any thinking person. |
respectfully solicit the support of the
voters of this county that | may be
endorsed at your hands, to succeed
myself at the November election, i915.
| have discharged the duties of circuit
clerk without favor or partisanship
and if reelected by you | shall con-
tinue to perform the duties in like
manner.
Respectfully submitted,
LEE WALLS.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
AMMONS WILL
ENTERTAIN BAPT|STS
Breckenridge County Associa-
ton Will Meet Next Week
Thursday N. U. Will
Meet Jointly.
EXCELLENT DAYS PLANNED.

The Breckenridge County Baptist
Association meets at Ammons August
IS and 90 The session will be held in
the English Baptist church and the
people of AmmOns and the community
will entertain the visitors.
Rev. II. J. Blackburn and w. H
Dutschke write that those going must
get off at Stephensport, where ar
arrangements are made to convey the
people to Ammons.
Mrs. Tom Gregory, Of Garfield, writes
the following:
'Miss Emma Leachman, of Louis
vile, will meet with the women of the
w. M. u. at Ammons at their annua
meeting. Every president in the
Breckenridge Association and as many
members as can be there are earnestly
asked to attend and help make this the
best meeting we have ever had"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
irwin BAILEY
OF CanneIton, Passes Away.
Stricken With Paralysis on
Way to Picnic died at Home
of a Friend.

Irwin Bailey, of Cannelton, Ind.
passed quietly away at $50 Friday
evening at the home of Fritz Taber-
ling on the hill. His remains were
taken to Cannelton for burial. Every
thing that human hands can do was
done to alleviate suffering, and much
sympathy was extended to the dis
tressed family.
Mr.. Bailey, with his three daugh
tiers, Mrs. Bradley McCoal, Mrs. Otto
King and Mrs, Jess Weatherholt, came
from Cannelton Thursday to attend the
picnic here. Just before reaching
Cloverport, Mr.. Bailey was taker
sick. He was subject to such spells
aud the family thought he would bs
better in a short time.
He was taken to the home OF Fritz
Taberling, an acquaintance. and al
one time nsighbor Of his. Instead Of
getting better he grew worse, and DR.
F. L. Lightfoot was summoned. His
condition became critical and othsl
members of the family were notified
He was finally stricken with paralysis
after which he soon passed away.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
MRS. CRENSHAW
DEAD. AGE s. YEARS
Leaves Husband and Ten Grown
Children - Illness Of Six
Months Death Expected For
Sometime.
FUNERAL HELD THURSDAY.

Mrs. K. NJ. Crenshaw died at her
home in the country last Wednesday
morning after an illness of six months.
Her death was caused from chronic
gastritis and occurred at O'Clock that
morning. Her family had been called
to her bedside several days before.
The funeral was conducted Thursday
morning by the Rev. J. S. Henry and
the burial took place in the Catholic
cemetery. Many friends attended the
services to pay last loving tribute to
their kind neighbor.
Mrs. Crenshaw was born in Daviess
county, January Is, 1852, and was
married at the age of fifteen years to
Robert M. Crenshaw, in August, 1867.
Besides her husband she leaves ten
grown children, Mrs. Joe Beavin, Nc
Daniels, KY, Mrs. Thos. Ryan Hard
insburg, KY, James Crenshaw, Mrs.
Frank Hinton and Mrs. Minnie Macken,
Axtel, KY, Miss Agnes Crenshaw and
Emmett Crenshaw, of Cloverport, Mrs.
X. E. Scroggins, of Kirk, Chas. Cren-
shaw, Billings, Mont, and Thos. Cren-
shaw, of FL Paso, Tex.
Mrs. Crenshaw's death will make a
vacant place in the beautiful home she
made Cor her large family. She began
early in life to make sacrifices for her
husband and children and was rewarded
by their love, thoughtfulness and ap-
probation. They were kind and patti
ent to her during her long illness and
her last days we're filled with kind and
and sweet attention from them.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
Notice..

The committee in charge Of the
picnic given by the members Of St.
Rose church, desires to thank publicly
Mr.. A. B. SkiIIman for the use Of his
ideal grounds, Mr.. Emmett Edmondson
for his invaluable services,
the donors Of the prizes, the
local Masonic fraternity for giving the
benefit Of their experience in former
barbecues, and all who, in any way,
helped to make the event a social
and financial success.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
Joe, Jr., Taking Vacation.

Dear Mr.. Babbage:-I notice that my
subscription and also that of my moth
err, Mrs. Alice Weatherholt, have ex-
pred. So guess had better send in
couple dollars to keep on the safe side,
as do not want to miss single copy.
It's just like receiving letter from
home, only it gets here almost every
Thursday, rain or shine lit has been
mostly rain lately and the letters seem
to be month or two late some times.
We have a fine prospect for corn
here. The wheat, oats and hay got
damaged by rain quite 4 bit.
While think about it, send some one
up the river and wake up Joe
Mulhatton.
remain, yours truly,
VIM. Weatherholt,
Mowequa, Ill.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
INSURANCE MEET
At Irvington---PIanters Coop
erative Insurance Company
Elects Officers for Coming
Year.

The policy holders of the Planters
Cooperative Insurance Company of
Breckenridge and Meade counties, KY,
met in annual session at the college in
Irvington on Thursday, August S. All
of the old officers we're reelected:
President, A. J. Thompson. of Custom;
ce-president, Asia Hardin, of Lodi
burg: treasurer, J. Will Brown. of
Guston; secretary, Chas. H. Drury. of
Irvington.
The next meeting Of the Farmers
Insurance Company will be held in
Irvington, KY, on the first Thursday
in August, 1915.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
Mrs. C0rdrey III.

Mrs. Margaret Cordrey is critically
i'll at the home of her son, Mr.. James
Cordrey, and Mrs. Cordrey, the latter
being called home from Florida. Miss
Bertha Cordrey has been at her moth
er's bedside constantly since she was
taken i'll last week.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
DELIGHTFUL PROGRAM
Sunday School Convention Held
At Harmed, Ky. An All Day
Program Was Enjoyed by
Many.

The Hardinsburg Magisterial District
Sunday School Convention was held at
Harmed August 10.
The services began at 10 a. m. and
lasted until 3:4S p. m. A one minute
talk was given by each delegate present.
Among those on the program were as
follows: Robert Weatherford, Mrs. J..
A. Sandbach, Mrs. w. d. Smith, F.
May, Herbert Hall, Mrs. L. c. Bruing-
ton, G. A. Wright, Chastine Kennison.
]. Whitworth, Miss Eva Carrigan and
w. T. Gregory.
The day was enjoyed by all.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
Engagement Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Ayres announce
the engagement and approaching mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Mary
Douglas Ayres, to Mr.. Albert Poulton,
of Liverpool, England.
Miss Ayres is the eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ayers and is one of the
most popular and attractive members
of society in this city.
Mr.. Poulton is a cultured, refined
gentleman, and is reputed cotton
merchant.
The wedding will be one of the social
events of the early ter.-Hancock
Clarion.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18

plates given by Mrs. +. Weisenterg.
She is eighty.one. Mr.. Noel will get
The Breckenridge News until he is 81.
He was the oldest man.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Powers brought
ten children and got the SO. 50 worth of
groceries given by Gibson Bros. for the
largest family. None OF the children
were grown and the parents were not
old.
The Big Ben clock went from Oelze's
/ store to Byron Beauchamp.
Other Contests Won.
Henry Johnson, the tallest man, got
the hat from F. Fraize. r. F. Craven
won the travelling bag from Quiggins &
Beavins in the race on all tours. Elise
May got hat from Miss Evelyn Hicks,
winning the little girls ball contest.
K. F. Craven won the shoes from
| Sippel's and half barrel of flour from
Star Roller Mills in two races. Miss
Emily Reid won three dollar toilet COM
bination from Weddings, winning the
ladies' ball throwing contest. Hazel
Naples won the girls race, a hat from
Mrs. Cordrey's. The candy eating con-
test prize S. worth of dental work by
DIR. Baucum was won by Michael Nc
Cracker. Latest newly weds were Mr..
and Mrs. w. M. Price.
Barbecue Notes.
Mrs. Tereasa Price bought IS worth
of lead pencils from Paul Lewis, who
worked hard every minute to rake the
stove and kitchen cabinet contest a
success.
One young woman brought a ten
dollar bill to spend and her friends got
the pleasure of it. 1t is said about
81, 900 was taken in at the barbecue and
some over $500 cleared.
The barbecue dance given in Oelze' S
Hall Thursday night by the young men
of Cloverport was largely attended.
The patronesses were Mrs. Frank Mat
tingly, Mrs. Emma Skillman and Miss
Elizabeth Skillman. A number Of out
town guests were present
Rev. ]. F. Knue, J. NJ. O'Brien.
Charles L. Miller and ]. M. Powers
were among the visitors from McQuady.
Mr.. and Mrs, Eugene Elder were
here from Richmond, Ky.
Lee Walls, Democratic candidate,
Paul Basham, Republican candidate
for circuit clerk, and ]. o. Hook, DEM
ocratic candidate for Representative
were on the grounds.
Cliff Haddock, Clint Addison and
Crawford Beauchamp, of Webster. were
here. Mr.. Beauchamp remained over
to visit relatives in town.
Dennie Sheeran was the best pleased
man on the grounds when he drew the
kitchen cabinet.
Continued on pages
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
Fine Livery Service.

Pierce Brothers have started splen
did livery service for Cloverport
Allen Pierce is manager and the travel
ing public is delighted with the con
veyances, teams and horses he furn
ishes. Mr.. Pierce is getting goot
patronage.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
Mule Market Active.

Vic Robertson bought last week six
head of mules; two from Tom Miller
for $500; one from Forest Jenning,
$160; one from d. H. Smith. SI45; two
from DR.. F. L. Lightfoot, $40.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
Notice TO Subscribers.

Every subscriber, who is able, please
renew your subscription for six months
or year, as it saves us great deal of
expense, time and work. Three months
subscriptions are great inconvenience.
John ID. Babbage.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
Ten Dollars Given Away.

Browns Sanitary Restaurant second
contest closed Thursday, August S..
The prize. IS. was won by Mrs. T. F.
Sawyer, Mrs. John Cooper, Miss Louise
Babbage and DR.. Chas. Lightfoot.
This makes 80 given away by Mr..
Brown.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
C[OvERPORT BARBECUE SPLENDID SUCCESS
HUNDREDS ENJOY AN IDEAL DAY
Entertaining Program From Start to Fnish---Lib-
eraI Spenders- -Dennie Sheeran Gets Kitchen
Cabinet
eesr SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SUMMER.

The Cloverport barbecue given
Thursday at Skillman's Grove by the
St. Rose congregation of this city was
attended by $500 people, including the
many inc children who got to have the
time of their youth. The grove was
like beautiful park with the hillside as
a back ground aud the ravine running
through the valley. Under the trees
were booths, the band stand, the din
ming room and the merry-go-round.
The program began at an early hour
and was under the direction of Emmett
Edmondson. Every contest was d.
rected by Mr.. Edmondson. His enthu-
siasm and dramatic talent added lively
interest to the announcements of the
day.
Serving the dinner began at an early
hour. The delightful day, not too hot
nor too cool, created an appetite and
the people certainly enjoyed the bar
becued meats and fried chicken.
Among the dinner guests were people
ITOI1 dIulusOul &, lldWCoNhiS, AiNihS
ton and Louisville.
Good Time For All.
While the band played, the crowd
mingled, took in all the amusements
and occasionally made trips back and
forth down town. The automobile
service was on all day.
The shoe-hunt was great. Six small
boys put their shoes in Darrell and all
tried at the same time to get their own
out to put on again. Ralph Sims was
the first and won the prize, one-half
Darrell of Blue Ribbon flour. Sims de-
termination to win attracted keenest
attention
The latest woman is Miss Bernice
Kinder. She weighs 24S pounds. J..
H. Brown gave the prize. parlor
lamp.
The youngest walking baby is Nancy
Edith Beamer, the fourteen months
old baby of Mr.. and Mrs. Beamer.
Today she has IS certificate drawing
interest at a per cent at the Bank of
Cloverport.
Miss Louise Babbage found the mys.
terious man and was given S. by the
Breckenridge Bank. Miss Virginia
McGavock shared half as they had a
partnership hunt. Mr.. Edmondson
was "the man of mystery.
Many Small Boys Attend.
The number OF small boys at the bar.
becue would have made a regiment.
1t was a grand sight to see them when
they gathered by the dozens on the hill
to watch the boys 50 yard dash which
was won by William Perkins. The
prize was set of baseball goods from
M. Weatherholt.
The capital prize was won by Dennie
Sheeran, of Hardinsburg. Mr.. Shee-
ran held the number 80, which drew
the kitchen cabinet from M. Hannah
& Sons.
Mrs. F. M. Tilford, the mother of
Mrs. James Arnold. was the oldest
woman present, winning the dinner
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
Card of Thanks.

We sincerely thank our neighbors
and friends for the kindness shown us
at the illness and death of our loving
mother.
Family of r. NJ. Crenshaw.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
Correction.

In the notice about the contracts re-
ceived by the Cloverport Boat e. Ma
chine Co., the barges are to be rebuilt
instead of built, at the given price.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
800 Gets Oil Stove.

Ticket 800 gets the oil stove given
away at the Cloverport barbecue.
Please bring ticket to Paul Lewis,
Cloverport.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-08-18
Death Expected.

The relatives of Mrs. Julius Dutschke
have been called to her bedside, death
being expected momentarily.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-04-27
ALLIES ATTACKING
BY LAND AND SEA
Movement To Force Way Into
ConstantinopIe Begun BY
British and French
ssociated Press by Federal Wireless

Nhhboclhteu freBs Dy federal WrelesB.
LONDON, April 26. - Official. A
general attack by land and sea on the
Dardanelles straits, in an effort to force
an entrance to Constantinople and
strike decisive blow at Turkey, has
been begun.
British headquarters has received
authentic news that the attack on the
Dardanelles has been made in force.
Following the costly bombardment
of the Allies warships at the Turk
forts along the outer entrance of the
Dardanelles, the British landed large
numbers Of troops, and some French
troops also are said to be with them.
1t is said that a still larger army
has been disembarked, covered by a
brisk fire from the feet at the Turk
forts. The enemy were entrenshed
along the GallipOli peninsula, but the
Allies landed their soldiers success
fully.
Both the landing of troops and an
advance by those already ashore con
tinue.
1t is estimated that $4,000 Turks are
entrenched along the peninsula.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-04-27
CONGRESSNENsANE .
F.. TODAY FOR HAWAII
Party Leaves san Francisco
i Aboard Steamer Sierra, Due
Next Monday .~c,,su,
Especial to The Advertiser.)

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27.-The
congressional party leaves for Honolulu
on the steamship Sierra today.
Chief Justice, Richardson Of the su-
preme court of Hawaii, Fred Maefar'
lane, A. N. Campbell, Commissioner
Rivenburgh of the Hawaii exposition
commission, Jack Desha and j. Walter
Doyle joined yesterday with Mayor
Rolph and the officers of the exposi-
,tion in bidding the party welcome.
In the morning there was an excur.
sion about the bay, followed by a lunch,
con at the Commercial Club, at which
five hundred covers were laid,
Mayor Rolph, in his address of vel
come, extolled the Hawaiian: Islands
as the "gems of the Pacific, the most
beautiful spot in the world"
After luncheon the congressional
party visited the exposition and the
Hawaii building. All the San Fran
cisco papers gave the arrival of the
party an attractive front page display
with conspicuous mention tof, the fact
that it was bound for Hawaii.
At a banquet given last might in
the New York building by Senator
elect James D. Phelan, Uncle Joe Can
non kept his promise, made Hhen. saF
Francisco and New Orleans were com
peting before congress- for the Panami
Exposition.
Uncle Joe said then that IL the fail
went to San Francisco he would dance
waltz, if he lived, and last night hi
made good his word Ff'.r..,.' eA>er.,.
AS one of the after.dinner speakers
Senator Warren Of Wyoming said il
part: ....-....--......-..---.-
"The new military bill to be intro
duced at the coming session of eongres
will provide for shorter enlistments an,
will permit officers TO retire ON small
allowance, subject to, "a call 70 Ia
cclors.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-04-27
CHINESE SIX COMPANIES
p, BRYAN'S GOOD OFFICES

(AaNocIated Press Nv Federal Wirelesa.l
SAN FRANCISCO, April 81. The
Six Companies, the most powerful Chi,
nese mercantile organization on the Pa
ci6c Coast, telegraphed yesterday to
Secretary Bryan, seeking his good Of
Gces.in the negotiation of the demands
Japan has made on China. All that
China asks, saysthe Six Companies, is
fair play, and they pray the United
States, as both the most influential and
disinterested Of the neutral nations now
at peace, to exert its influence for
justice. -
The Hawaiian gazette., 1915-04-27
I. Z = y " 4
China Wins Some Concessions
From First Rigor Of Text But
Mikado's Envoy Advises That
Now Minimum Is Reached
CONTROL OF CELESTIAL
POLICE FORCE WAIVED
Nipponese Also Agree To Put
Tsing-tau On Same Footing
As Shanghai and Other Treaty
Ports: Yuan Prepares For War
QUESTIONS PlOUE Mr.. GUTHRIE
% % q
Ambassador Resorts To Sharp RetOrt

n BOUT eleven.thirty o'clock
~ last night, reporter for The
= Advertiser happened upon
Hon George W. Guthrie, American
Ambassador 10 Japan, aboard the
steamer Manchnria.
"Do you anticipate any events Of
Importance In the Orient during
your stay In the United states7 the
reporter asked. .. p"
t'You can think for yourself,
can't you2'' the ambassador count
cred WHATS the use Of asking
M questions I cannot answer7''
Yes but I can't think for you
In this,' said the reporter. 'To
be frank, we have wondered why
you were leaving your post for four
months while the Japanese demands
on China still are pending"
h"It seemed that the ambassador
was irritated slightly.
.,.4..WeiA woadeFl = can't keep
you from wondering =
That was all y s..r+t (.