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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-15
W. Il. MASON.

There - no man in public life in Gar
rard county more favorably or better
known & the people of the county than
w. b. Mason candidate for reelection
to the office of circuit court clerk. In
selecting public servant the people
do not usually overlook the uualiflca-
tons and fitness of the candidate. Mr..
Mason by his special fitness and know
ledge Of the duties of this office not
only has the reputation among the
people of his county for efficiency but
he is known over the state as one of
best circuit clerks in the State. When
the circuit court convenes each MORN
ing. 1t matters not how much business
may have been in court the day before
the Court orders are not only ready
but are correctly prepared. His know
ledge and skill as a clerk is not only
valuable to the people generally but as
much so to the lawyers and litigants.
Mr.. Mason is not only good clerk but
is said to be the chimney corner"
lawyer in the county. and is so recog-
nized by the public to the extent. that
he is often consulted by the people who
he always finds time to advise free Of
charge.
Not only is this polite and popular
gentleman a good clerk but he is a
democrat who is always working for
his party. The people can not make
mistake in the election of Mr.. Mason
for they know that their important
records will not only be derrectly kept
but will be safe in his hands. His
daughter Miss Sue Shelby Mason will
continue to act as deputy clerk in the
event of his nomination and election in
November.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-15
IMMENSE DAMAGE
FROM CLOUDBURST LAST MONDAY
AFTERNOON.

The heaviest rainfall m years and
what appeared to have been cloud
burst. visited this section last Monday
afternoon, between 4 and 5 o'clock, in
undsting several sections of the lower
part Of the town. In short while the
residence of Mr.. William Hughes, on
Richmond avenue was flooded. the
water reaching depth of two feet on
the lower floors. The Lancaster Motor
Car Co., which occupies the basement
floor of the Rex Theater building was
submerged to the depth of several feet
and so suddenly did the water rise,
that II was impossible to remove the
dozen or more ears that were in the
garage at the time. The damage here
is several hundred dollars. The heavi-
est damage te property was on Sugar
Greek. where several houses were
washed entirely away. Mr.. J. II.
Mayor had the misfortune to lose his
house and Its entire furnishings, not
one thing was saved. The rear of the
building Of c. c. Barnett, was swept
off, with entire contents and his loss is
considerable. Mr.. Will Smith who
recently bought the old Bay lor Jennings
place, lost his entire tobacco crop of
several acres, which was swept so
clean that not even the soil ia left.
The iron bridge at this place was car
ried down the stream for nearly a mile
and is still in apparent good condition.
but mile from its base. Immense
damage was done at Paint Lick. where
practically every store in the town had
from one to five feet Of water on its
floors. The largest sufferer from this
water was, Hsdrick and Son, who's
store was flooded With at least five feet
Of water. Among the heavy losers
there were Tresdwsy, Denny & Co.. o
L. Hammock. George Conn. Guy Rice.
W. A. Parks. Point Leavell also got
her share of the food and great damage
is reported from that place mostly from
fences being washed away entailing
heavy losses. The railroad track was
wrecked in several places between
Paint Lick and Stanford. which delay.
I'd all traiaa Monday night and Tues
day.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-15
LOOKS A WINNER. "

Matt Coin who now is now stumping
the State in the interest of his can
didacy for the Democratic nomination
for Commissioner of Agriculture, is
proving very popular with the voters
and it looks as if he had the nomins.
ton nailed down. Garrard comfy will
roll up a big majority for him.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-15
OUT OF COMMISSION,

The rain caused much damage to
both public and private property. No
water and no lights for the reason the
engine and dynsmos were flooded.
Both picture shows had to shut down
but vaudeville at Roman entertained
those seeking amusement.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-15
Chief BUCK A WORKER.

During the rain last Monday after
noon the dam at the water power plant
overlooked and nearly three feet of
water rose in the engine room and for
time it looked as if the city would be
without fire protection for several days,
but with force of help under the
direction of Superintendent Buck.
everything was soon IN worKing order
and is now running smoothly. The
water was turned off only few hours.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-15
A HANDSOME YOUNG CALLER.

The Record office has had a hand
some young caller in the person of DR..
James Burnett Gilbert. He left an
order for cards but left his Office hodrs
off. as he is occupying the same office
as his father for the present. He will
make a speciality of collie when he does
hang out his single. as he says his
father is an utter failure at the all
ment.