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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
RIHELDAFFER-SK
COMPANY NEXT EVENT

The next number in the Hartford
College Lyceum Course occurs to-
morrow night, when the Riheldaffer-
Skibinsky Company, a rare combi-
nation of brilliant musical talent,
will appear. For those who love
music this is a rare opportunity.
The company is composed of three
performers. Madam Grace Hall
Riheldaffer is recognized by both
press and public as ore of the great
est American sopranos. Alexander
Won Skibinsky, the noted Russian
violinist, has worked with the great
masters of Germany and Russia.
Harold A. Lorring, pianist, is well
known throughout musical America.
Each of these musicians, pre-em-
inent in his or her own sphere, has
been appearing alone before record
breaking audiences. Each alone has
been considered a brilliant attrac-
ton. The ombination of their tai
ents has produced what is unques-
tionably one of the finest musical
organizations in America.
1t will be one of the best numbers
of the season.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
POSSUM HUNTERS GET
5.YeAR SENTENCE EACH
Three Men Who Lashed John
MOseIey's Bare Back Are
Convicted.

Greenville. KY, Jan. 14.-The
jury trying the "possum hunter"
cases was out just thirty-five min
utes this morning, after hearing the
closing argument of Common
wealth's Attorney James r. Mallo-
ry, when they returned into the
court the following verdict:
1--WE, the jury, find the defend
ants guilty and fix their punishment
at confinement in the State peniten-
tiary for not less than four years
and 364 days and not more than five
years.
C. w. MOULDEN, Foreman"
o. r. Knight, Edgar Knight and
George Stirsman are convicted by
the verdict. They were charged
with whipping John Moseley in the
latter part of last May, when a band
of thirty-fve or forty men broke
down the door of his house. took
Moseley out, clad only in his night
clothes, and dashed his bare back.
Mrs. Moseley, who protested, was
slapped by one of the band.
This verdict was the strongest the
jury could bring in. as the maximum
punishment is five years. Com
monwealth's Attorney Mallory clos
ed the argument and his appeal to
the jury to wipe out the stain of
outlawry in Muhlenberg county was
enc of the strongest ever heard here.
His closing sentences were: Cen
tlemen of the jury, | want to ap-
peal to you as | never appealed to a
jury before. Return into this court
verdict like this: I'VE. the jury,
find the defendants guilty and fix
their punishment at confinement in
the State penitentiary for a period
of not less than four years and S64
days and not more than five years. >"
They returned that identical YER
dict.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
Charles Ii. Sullenger Dead.

Mr.. Charles B. Sullenger died at
his residence near the bridge, Hart
ford. yesterday morning at one
o'clock of pneumonia. His remains
vii be buried at the Milton Taylor
BIZ rying grounds to-day by the side
OF his parents, who preceded him.
Burial services will be conducted by
the Maccabee Lodge, of which he
was a member.
The deceased was SO years old. He
leaves surviving q daughter, Mrs.
Earl Richard; two sons, Darrell and
Barnt tt Sullenger, of Hartford, and
an uncle, Mr.. George b. Sullenger,
CT Erin, Tenn. His wife preceded
him several years. The family have
the sincerest sympathy of all in this
their sore bereavement.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

hands of the State Department.
Close money matters among the
farming population and slow collec-
ton OF paper was blamed for such
conditions. It is not thought the
depositors will lose a cent.
Friends and relatives Of Mr.. well
Ter are at loss to understand the
real cause of his rasn act. He was
personally worth quite a consider
able sum. In a recent lawsuit at
Hartford, in which MIR. Weller's fl
nanoial condition was questioned,
it was testified by several citizens
supposed to be informed of his con-
dition, that he was worth, above all
membranes, between $1,000 and
$4,000. II must have been some
at present unknown serious trouble
that temporarily unbalanced his
mind and caused him to take his
own life.
Funeral services for Mr.. Weller
were held at the Methodist church
at Dundee Sunday morning at ten
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. j. +.
Vanhoy. Interment was at Mt. Yer
non cemetery, near Sulphur Springs.
Mr.. Weller is survived by his wife
and six children; also three broth
ers, Lafe, Robert and Tony. and two
sisters, Mrs. Brack, of Greensboro,
and Miss Bette Weller, at present
residing in Bowling Green. His
death has cast great gloom over the
little town and community where
he was known so we'll. He would
have been fifty years old the 27th
of the present month.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
announcement.

Messrs. NJ. l.. Heavrin, A. D. Kirk
and Otto c. Martin announce that
they have formed partnership for
the practice of law under the firm
name of Heavrin, Kirk & Martin.
Their Office will be located in the
same Offices now occupied by the
firm of Heavrin & Kirk, on Mai.
street, Hartford, Ky, opposite the
court house.
They will practice their profession
in all courts of this State. Matters
placed in their hands will be given
prompt and careful attention. Their
friends are cordially invited to call
on them. STA
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
Death OF Mrs. C,,:vy,..r-c,

Mrs. Juliette Henry Growbarger,
wife of w. NJ. Growbarger and
daughter of Leonard Dunn. age 70
years, died of pneumonia at her
home at McHenry, Ky, January 7,
1915. She was born in Butler coun-
ty, but since her marriage - wed
in this county. She was a devoted
mother of eight children COT whom
five are living), seventeen grand
children and five great-grandchild-
rem. She obeyed the gospel and be-
came a member of the Church of
Christ nearly forty years ago. From
that time she remained a faithful
christian until death.
The remains were laid to rest be-
side her husband at McHenry.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
POULTRY WANTED.

In order that we may finish load
ing car, we will pay the following
cash prices delivered at our place of
business, Thursday, Friday and Sat-
urday, this week.
Hens, IL cents. Cocks, young and
old 2 cents. Ducks IL cents. Geese
II cents. Turkeys is cents, and
Guineas 25 cents each. Rabbits
drawn and in good condition $1.OO
per dozen. Eggs 25 cents per dozen.
w. T.. FILLS & BRO,
Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

We desire to extend to our many
friends and christian neighbors our
grateful thanks for their many SYM
pathetic acts of kindness extended
to us during the protracted illness
and death of our wife and mother.
Also to Drs. Denton and Hale for
their medical aid and comfort dur
ing our sad bereavement.
Edwin Forbes and Daughter,
Fordsville, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Rev. H. b. Gwinn Will conduct his
farewell services at the Christian
church here next Sunday morning
and night. He and his wife will
leave on Monday, the Gath, for
jamestown. KY, where Bro. Gwinn
has been called as pastor Of the
Christian church there. These two
good people will leave many warm
friends behind.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Judge ]. e. Fogle, f. T. Williams
and Pendleton Henshaw, Hartford;
Mrs. J. II. Wilson and daughters,
Misses Florence and Mattye Wilson.
Dundee; G. r. Wooten, Hartford.
Route 2; F. c. Bennett, Hartford,
Route 8; w. e. Baker, Narrows,
Route 2, and Rev. Birch Shields,
Beaver Dam, and j. NJ. Ross, Cen
terown, were among The Herald's
recent callers.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
Walks In Snow In Rare Feet.

While walking in his sleep, j. T.
Wagner, 16-year-old son of Harvey
Wagner, of Bourbon county, pump
ed from the second story window of
his home Sunday night, and in his
bare feet and night garment. tramp
ed one mile in the ice and snow to
the residence of Watt Kiser. and,
knocking on the door. was admitted.
He did not awaken until after his
removal to his home. His feet were
badly frostbitten and he is suffer-
ing from the shock.-(Maysville
Bulletin.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
Notice To Claimants.

All persons having claims against
the estate of ]. p. Miller. deceased,
are hereby notified to file same with
me in Hartford, KY. properly verif-
ed, on or before March l, 1916, or
they will be forever barred.
Given under my hand, this jan
uary 8, 1916. IRA ID. BEAN,
1t4 Administrator.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

A large crowd went to College
Hall last Thursday night to see the
demonstrations Of Louis Williams
the electric wizard" The audience
was exceedingly we'll pleased with
the entertainment. Mr.. Williams
showed many wonders of electricity
and his demonstrations We're very
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
Chinese Weds White Girl.

Henderson, KY. Jan. 15.-EugeHe
Sue, twenty-four years old. of Chi
cago, a Chinaman, and Miss Laura
Devine, twenty-one, white girl OF
this county, We're granted a mar
riage license here.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Mr.. Clyde Hudson, 81 years old,
died of typhoid fever at his residence
about 4 miles west of Hartford on
Rough river, Saturday at 8 p. m.
His remains were inferred at Pleas
ant Ridge Sunday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Travellers and missionaries have
been warned not to enter provinces
within the zone Of military opera
tions against Chinese rebels.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
ARRESTED

Many people suffer the tortures of
lame muscles and stiffened joints because
of impurities in the blood, and each sue
ceeding attack seems more acute until
rheumatism has invaded the whole system.
To arrest rheumatism it is quite as I'M
portant to improve your general health as
to purify your blood, and the cod liver oil
in Scott S Emulsion is nature sgreat blood
strengthens the organs to expel the
impurities and upbuild your strength.
SCOTS Emulsion is helping thousands
every day who could not find other relief.
Refuse the alcoholic substitutes.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Other business interests requiring
my attention. | am Offering my en-
tire stock of groceries to the public
at actual cost. Sale now in full
swing and if you fail to drop in and
take advantage of this opportunity
you are Furnishing your pocketbook.
Everything goes for cash.
L. S. CARSON.
2tf Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Messrs. Harold Holbrook and
Hooker Williams have purchased
the ice plant in north Hartford and
will operate 1t the coming season.
They will repair and put it in first
class condition, also enlarge its ca
pacity.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

County School Superintendents of
Kentucky, In session at Frankfort,
went on record as favoring the ap-
preparation of $4,000 annually till
1920 for the work of the Ken
lucky Illiteracy Commission.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
q Q O G o @ Q O O O o Q O O q
q MARRIAGE LICENSE. @
@ Q o Q Q O O o Q o O Q O Q Q Q

Noble Parrett, McHenry. to Myr-
tie Thomson, McHenry.
James A. Ballard, Hartford, r. l..
to Cordelia Hicks, Hartford, r. 1.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Delbert Bozarth, the ten-year-old
son of Joe Bozarth. Beaver Dam,
died Monday night of pneumonia.
His remains will be buried in Oak
wood cemetery this morning.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Before purchasing your needs 1t
will pay you to drop in and get our
cash prices. We can save you mon
CIV. s. L. KING & CO.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Join Hers Rotary Library and
read the new Books and then go to
the motion picture show and see the
play. Ninety cents only for Friday
and Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

instructive and entertaining. He
conducts his experiments with
happy flow of humor and the enter
tainment was high-class In every re-
spect.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

and owing to his extreme age it is
feared that he cannot survive long.
He is the father of County Judge
Jno. B, Wilson.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
Attention. Farmers,

Have you hay for sale? Call or
write, stating kind and amount,
W. f. TRAVIS,
2t2 Beaver Dam, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

For big bargains In real estate.
see or write Holbrook & Parks,
Hartford, Ky. 34tf
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Mr.. Ralph, of near town. has rent
ed and moved into part of Mr.. G. r.
Keown's property.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Charlie King, the only child OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. T. King. Hartford,
Is quite sick of pneumonia.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Rev. r. d. Bennett and wife have
returned home from an extended
visit to their daughter, Mrs. Wilson.
of Alabama
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Mrs. A. B. Riley and son John
David are confined to their room
with severe cases of lagrippe. DR..
Riley is recovering from an attack.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Hers Grocery has just received
another large shipment of Cups and
Saucers, Plates and many other new
things. Call around and see.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

A toy wagon fell from a shelf
and hit baby on the head in Louis
Vile, killing the child.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Mr.. Arch Stalsworth is very i'll Of
pneumonia at his residence about
two miles north of town.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Miss Mary Austin Carson has
gone to Louisville. where she enter
ed the Conservatory of Music.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Miss Susie May has gone to Gra-
ham, KY, to nurse patient for Dr.
Ross Bennett.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Mrs. Nancy Smith died at the res
idence of her son, Jim Smith, just
west of town. Sunday night, of heart
trouble. Burial was at lakewood
Yesterday. 49,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
Further Notice.

To those who owe us, your fail
ure to make some settlement with
us now, will jeopardize further ex-
tension of credit to you.
Doctors
E. w. FORD,
A. B. RILEY.
B. F. TICHENOR.
j. w. TAYLOR,
L. B. BEAN,
]. r. PIRTLE,
3t4 E. b. PENDLETON
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

There is a great deal of sickness
the town and community at pres
oNNNost of It Is of a serious type.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Mr.. Ernest Woodward and wife
went to Louisville Saturday to spend
few days.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

MI. ev Wilson. of near Prentiss.
4 a. orously III Of lagrippe and
conn Stions. "Uncle Levi" as he
q ~ larly known. Is SO years old
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

To keep warm and save fuel, buy
you a Hot Blast Heater from Acton
Bros.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Master Philip d. May city, is on
the sick list.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Mr.. Chicken, have your boss go to
Hers Grocery and buy you some
Meat Scraps, Poultry Bone, Char
coal, Mussle Shells, Crit and Chick
en- Feed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

no 1--WE have no special days." Ev
pTsZIy days IL q special day with US
cash makes 1t special
8. L. KING q CO.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Redtop Grass Seed can be had at
Acton Bros. 2t2
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

Good Meals 25c.
CITY RESTAURANT.
Mr.. Geo. Bunger, city, is on the
sick list.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19

There's Photographer" ir
Hartford. SCHROEDER.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-01-19
d. & N. r., II. TIME TABLE.
5000 O Q o o o o Q o o o o
,sksooAL NEWS AND .,,,.s Q
10 PERSONAL POINTS o
soooooO 90 O Q O Q O Q Q O Q

So PERSONAL POINTS O
30 o o o Q o O O Q O Q o Q Q o o
Good Meals 25c.
CITY RESTAURANT.
Mr.. Geo. Bunger, city, is on the
sick list.
There's Photographic" In
Hartford. SCHROEDER.
Redtop Grass Seed can be had at
Acton Bros. 2t2
Master Philip d. May city, is on
the sick list.
To keep warm and save fuel, buy
you a Hot Blast Heater from Acton
Bros. n.
Mr.. Ernest Woodward and wife
went to Louisville Saturday to spend
a few days.
For big bargains in real estate.
Gee or write Holbrook & Parks.
Hartford. Ky. SAT-
Miss Susie May has gone to Ora
ham. KY, to nurse patient for DR..
Ross Bennett.
Mr.. Ralph, of near town. has rent
ed and moved into part of Mr.. c. p.
Keown's property.
Mr.. Arch Stalsworth is very i'll of
pneumonia at his residence about
two miles north of town.
Charlie King, the only child OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. T. King, Hartford,
is quite sick of pneumonia.
Miss Mary Austin Carson has
gone to Louisville. where she enter
ed the Conservatory Of Music.
There is a great deal of sickness
rAthe town and community at pres
o.. SNyN0st Of it !. Of . serious type
1--WE have no special days." Ev-
y days IL a special day with US.
cash makes II special
.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-10-21
Infamous Posts Herd Law A Menace To
The Live Stock Industry

railroad must erect; therefore, the
essential provision of the railroad
fence law would be non-existent.
With this so-called herd law" in
force, if live stock get on an unfenccd
railway track. and by seeking shelter
in a cut at night, as is frequently
the case in storm, cause a wreck
by the derailment of train, the own
er will be liable for the injuries and
damages resulting therefrom, as
there is no restriction to the amount
or kind of damages for which the
owner is liable, the so-called herd
law" making the owner liable for
any injury or damage"
In states which have a law provid-
ing that damages may be recovered
for trespassing by live stock upon un-
fenced land, the statute particularly
specifies Cultivated agricultural
land" The herd law" does not ex-
empt any species of property from
the operation of the proposed statute.
1t makes the "owner, person in pos
session or caretaker" of domestic an
imals liable for 'all damages" no
matter whether committed on land in
crop or not. Under such a law
trespass by cattle on an uncultivated
piece of woodland would entitle the
owner thereof to destrain the stock
for damages.
Damage on Unfenced Land
1t has been decided by the supreme
court of the United States that live
stock trespassing on an unferfed
woodland committed damage for
which the owner could recover.
This decision was with reference
to trespass of domestic animals on
land belonging to the United States.
Under the herd law" the Owner
person in possession or caretaker" of
domestic animals would be liable for
any damages committed by grazing
on the public domain. In Camfield
VS.. United States, a case involving
the fencing of the public domain, re-
ported in 1877 U. S., p. SIS, the su-
preme court said:
while the lands in question are
all within the state of Colorado, the
| government has, with respect to its
own lands, the right of an ordinary
proprietor to maintain its possession
and prosecute tresp: ssers. 1t may
deal with such lands precisely as
private individual may deal with his
farming property"
Under our present laws the gov
ernment, like any private individual,
would have to fence it's land before
exacting damages for live stock graz
ing thereon; but upon the passage of
the herd law" the government in
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-10-21

the animals are. This puts means
OF extortion in the hands of any one
who wishes to take up ano.her'G live
stock, upon a false claim of damages.
The provision that when animals
are taken up under an alleged claim
of damages, the owner shall be notl-
fed. "if known" opens the door to
the greatest abuse. Suppose, for ex-
ample, the unbranded calves of ANY
person are found upon the unfcnced
property of another. The owner of
the property may take them up, and,
not knowing the owner, need not give
him any notice. but proceed to collect
his alleged damages by suing some
one i'm collusion with him, whom he
alleges to be the owner of the calves,
and selling the animals to satisfy the
judgment.