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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14
Cover Crops and Fertility.

If every man who requires land
for farming would ask what is in
that land?" rather than what can
l take off the land?" he would fol-
low safer methods for the future
welfare of his land and himself. In
mercantile life man cannot di-
minish his working capital without
stepping backward. Rather, he aims
to increase it with a corresponding
increase of profit.
At the end of the year he must
have as much capital as when he be-
gan. What he takes out are only
profits.
So with any of us. When we are
ready to begin planting, our soil
should be as rich or richer than the
year before. Almost every farmer
tries to put back something on his
land. This replenishing is done in
different ways and with widely vary
ing results.
One farmer buys large quantities
of chemicals every spring and APP
plies nothing else with them. Anoth-
er buys compost by the carload, us
ing a little chemical fertilizer. Still
another uses cover crops. planting
them toward the close of each sea-
son; he also uses some fertilizer.
The first man is going the long
est way round, and soil depletion
will probably get there first.
The second man is making short
cut toward success, but at the prices
and condition of manure as usually
purchased he is paying highly for
the privilege.
The third man will get there with
the least aggregate expenditure and
the least waste of values.
To get abreast of this scheme OF
soil improvement is a puzzling mat
ter to some. Most Of us are so busy
at the time when cover crops should
he planted--July. August. and Sep
tember-that we cannot pillow and
prepare land anew. The time passes
and with the opportunity for the
growth of the soiling crop. But II
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14
The Backbone.

The teacher of a class of small
children recently gave physiology
lesson on the Esles of the body.
The time to ask questions had come.
"Who will tell me what the back
bone ISL"
The question was noser, and no
one ventured to reply.
Finally the teaol~- detected a
CLEAN of hope in Sammy's face and
smiled encouragingly at him:
"Well, Sammy"
1.-THE backbone is long. straight
bone. Your head sits on one end
and you sit on the other" answered
Sammy.-Harper's Magazine.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14
LASHED UNTIL He
BLED, SAYS NEGRO
BUTLER co. BLACK TELLS OF
POSSUM HUNTER RAID AT
TRIAL OF GEO. SWEEPER

Bowling Green, Ky, Jan. IL
The case of the Commonwealth
against George Sweezer, aged 49,. a
farmer of Huntsville, Butler county,
charged with the alleged whipping of
Jim Ray, negro, 80, of Rochester,
Butler county, on Sunday morning,
November 8, 1914, was called for
trial this morning before Judge Nc
Kenzie Moss In the Warren Circuit
Court.
The jury was selected at noon and
testimony was begun this afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Ray, the defendant tes-
titled that large band of men came
to his home at the above stated time
and opened his front door by throw
ing cross tie against it. Two men
threw pistols in his face and he was
taken from his home in his night
clothes and was blind-folded and led
several hundred yards up the road
and tied to a telephone pole, where
he was given about $50 lashes with
a strap, four inches wide. He says
he was dashed until the blood came.
Ray said the, band accused him Of
having improper relations with a
white woman which he denied by
saying, II am innocent and before /
tell a lie on a white woman, will
die.
Denies Being I'm Raid.
Silas Jenkins testified that he and
Sweezer joined an organization
known as 1.-THE Amalgomated Work
ers of the World in joining the or
ganization for the farmers and poor
people and against the rich" After
wards, he said, men from Mullen
berg County met with them. The
witness said these men carried pis-
tolls, knives and halters.
These latter meetings were not
held in the schoolhouse where the
was formed, but were
held in a grove and the applicant
for membership was made to kneel
in front Of the altar" consisting
of a stack of revolvers, and upon
which had been placed. a leather
strap, switches and a halter.
Kneels and Takes Oath.
Kneeling, the candidate said, he
took the oath and was told that the
switches and leather strap were to
be used by the members of the or
der in their work of regulation on
the outside, but that the revolvers
and the halter "were for use on the
inside, that is, upon the members
themselves who in any way betray
their trusts"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14
willard to Meet Moran March 8.

New York, Jan. 12.---Jess Willard,
worlds heavyweight champion, and
Frank Moran have been matched
TO meet here March 3 for purse of
$4,000.
Announcement of this was made
to-day by Tex Richard, who promoted
the Jeffries-Johnson fight at Reno,
and who, with Samuel McCracken, is
promoting the Willard-Moran bout.
The preliminary agreement for
the match has been signed, and Will
lard is now on his way here with
Jack Curley, one of his managers.
to sign the final articles. Moran is
in town, and the final meet
ing will occur this week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14
Poultry Wanted.

Carload of poultry wanted and
will receive on car at Dundee, Tues
day, Jan. 18th; Hartford, Jan. 10th,
and CentertOwn, Jan. Goth, and will
pay the following cash prices: Hens,
lie per pound; BOOSTERS, &c per
pound; Ducks, Tic per pound; Geese,
1Oc per pound; Turkeys, 15c per
pound and Guineas, zoe each.
will guarantee the above prices
and will pay more on loading days
IL the market thstifies.
o. T. O'BANNON.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14
Your Chance To Buy Groceries.

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 pocket book.
Everything goes for cash.
U. S. CARSON,
Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14
Children Cry
FOR FlETcHER'S
Q a STO RlA
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. a. they cannot reach
only one way to cure deafness. and that 70
by constitutional remedies Deafness 70
caused BY an inhamed condition Of the mu-
this tube 10 inhaIned you have rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing and when Il z
unless the infiamm alton can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal condt-
tion, hearing will be destroyed forever: nine
which IL nothing but an inhamed condition
Of the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars Tor any
cannot be cured BY Halls catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars. free.
~ CHENEY . CO.. Toledo. OHIO.
Sold by Druggists. 76c..
Take Halle Family Pills for constipation
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

p. Smith. of Somerset; Grand Secre-
tary, r. @. Elliott, of Lexington, and
other prominent Odd Fellows were
present. Delegations from Odd Fell
low lodges in most every town in the
county we're present and big ban
quet was served for the visitors.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14
The RiheIdafer-sibinsky Comp.

The RiheldafTer-Sibinsky Company
Coming.
The MISUNDERSTANDING Company
musical entertainers compose the
fourth number of the Hartford Col
lege Lyceum Course. This Com
pany will give recital at College
Hall Thursday night, January 20.
This number offers rare treat for To-
eel music lovers.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14
Durocs For Sale.

For SO will sell you months
old pig that you can't buy from. the
Pig Breeder for less than $40. If
you don't believe me write for ped
igree, also breed Sows, Quilts and
White Wyandotte chickens and eggs.
r. e. BARRETT,
Beaver Dam, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14
Marriage License.

Minis Ralph, Narrows, to Cecil
Fox, Narows.
Albert Vaughn, Chatham, ILL.,, to
Bertha B. Thomas, Narrows.
Eliza M. All, Fordsville, to Emma
B. Neel, Fordsville.
Noble Parritt, McHenry, to Myr-
tie Thompson, McHenry.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Call Thomas Grocery for. any
thing in the grocery line. A nice
fresh stock to select from.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mr.. Ernest Woodward will leave
tomorrow for a ten days stay in
Easton, Ky, on business.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mr.. McHenry Holbrook left We'd
nesday for New York. He will
leave for London Saturday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mr.. c. p. Keown was in Fordsyille
this week where he attended the fun
eral and q burial of relative.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mrs. E. w. Cooper returned to
Nashville Thursday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Capt. ]. @. Keown visited his fam
ily from Friday until Monday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mis- lone Hedrick is visiting Miss
Mary Laura Pendleton.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mr.. w. s. Ambrose. route l, was
In town Wednesday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mis- Marian Holbrook returned
to Louisville Wednesday where she
reentered the Conservatory of
Music.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

For big bargains IN Real Estate
see Holbrook & Parks. Hartford,
Ky. '"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

a. big line of canned goods.
Thomas Grocery.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mrs. z. Wayne Griffin and Miss
Mary Warren Collins are on the sick
list
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mrs. Anthony Davis OF Louisville
was the guest of Mrs. Emma Thomas
last week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

MT. y. +. heOWH was III rOTuSVlic
this week where he attended the fun
eral and burial of relative.
Mis- Marian Holbrook returned
to Louisville Wednesday where she
reentered the Conservatory of
Music.
Rev. r. ID. Bennett and wife have
returned home from an extended
visit to their daughter, Mrs. Wilson,
of Alabama.
Mr.. J.. Ney Foster left Sunday for
Indianapolis where he will visit his
mother a few days before returning
to Phillip, Miss.
The cold wave which struck Ohio
county Wednesday night is most well
come as it is expected to check the
grip epidemic and high water.
Mis- Mary Austin Carson, accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. J. H. B.
Carson, left Monday for Louisville,
where she entered the Conservatory
Of Music.
Hartford people who were up at
| 9 o'clock Wednesday morning OBJ
served a large meteor pas over. 1t
was said by those who saw 1t to diff
fuse a glow of light that illuminate
ed the sky.
Build a business of your own. Be
independent. Retail our Sanitary
Brushes at Big Profits. For particu-
lars address,
NORTH BRIDGE COMPANY.
Freeport. Ill.
Madam Grace Hall-Riheldaffer.
prima donna soprano; Alexander
Won Skibinsky. Russian violinist;
and Harold A. Loring. pianiste. form
combination of entertainers that
promises to highly please. Hartford
College Lyceum Course. College Hall
Thursday night, Jan. 20.
The Riheldaffer-S ibinsky Company,
rare combination of brilliant Mus
ical talent, will entertain at College
Hall next Thursday night, January
20, as the fourth number of the
Hartford College Lyceum Course
This company comes here well rec
commended and II there is anything
in a name 1t should give entire salts
faction.
The district meeting Of the Odd
Fellows was held at Castle Hall here
Monday hight. Grand Master Virgil
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14
Hartford Republican.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER IA.

L.. H. & ST. l.. r. r. TINE TABLE.
No. 113 due at Ellmitch 1882 p. m.
No. 10 due at Ellmitch 1880 a. m.
No. 112 Lv. Ellmitch :. 3:4O p. m.
Ar. Irvington :. 6:S5 p. m.
Lv. Irvington :. 5:56 p. m.
Ar. Louisville 7:40 p. m.
No. Ill Lv. Louisville :. S:35 q. m.
AT. Irvington ..10:06 a. m.
Nv. Irvington ..10:40 a. m.
Ar. Ellmitch -. 1904 p. m.
NJ. II. & e. II. r. TIME TABLE.
sputh Bound. No. lis
Due at Hartford. ..S:46 q. m.
North Bound, No. H.
Due at Hartford ....... 300 p. m.
(Both "Mixed Trains.)
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Miller were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ike San
derfur Sunday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Hon. @. B. Likens, Of Frankfort
attended the Odd Fellows banquet
here Monday night.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mr.. Ralph, of near town mas rent
ed and moved into part of Mr.. c. +.
Keown's property.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Vernon Evans, fine boy, is new
arrival at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. e. Micchke.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Rev. r. d. Bennett and wife have
returned home from an extended
visit to their daughter, Mrs. Wilson,
of Alabama.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

The cold wave which struck Ohio
county Wednesday night is most well
come as it is expected to check the
grip epidemic and high water.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mis- Mary Austin Carson, accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. J. H. B.
Carson. left Monday for Louisville,
where she entered the Conservatory
Of Music.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Mr.. j. Ney Foster left Sunday for
Indianapolis where he will visit his
mother a few days before returning
to Phillip, Miss.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

MIR. Herman Renfrow. OF Liver
more was the guest of Mrs. wedding
and family this week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Hartford people who were up at
Q o'clock Wednesday morning OBJ
served a large meteor pas over. 1t
was said by those who saw 1t to diff
fuse a glow of light that illuminat-
ed the sky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

The district meeting of the Odd
Fellows was held at Castle Hall here
Monday night. Grand Master Virgil
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Build business of your own. Be
Independent. Retail our Sanitary
Brushes at Big Profits. For particu-
lars address,
NORTH BRIDGE COMPANY.
Freeport, Ill.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

Miss Mary Smith has returned TO
Fordsville after a short visit Win
Miss Marian Holbrook.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-01-14

CaDt. j.. ". hCOWh 'ioAsSN HfS
ily from Friday until Monday.
Mrs. z. Wayne Griffin and Miss
Mary Warren Collins are on the sick
list.
For big bargains IN Real Estate
see Holbrook & Parks. Hartford,
u TIT
Mrs. Anthony Davis Of Louisville
was the guest of Mrs. Emma Thomas
last week.
MIR. and Mrs. Hiram Miller were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ike San
derfur Sunday.
vernon Evans, fine boy, is new
arrival at the home of Mr.. and MIS-
II. e. Mirchke.
Mr.. Ralph, Of near town has rent
ed aud moved into part of Mr. G. r.
Keown's property.
Hon. @. B. Likens, of Frankfort
attended the Odd Fellows banquet
here Monday night.
MIR. Herman Renfrow, OF Liver
more was the guest of Mrs. Wedding
and family this week.
Miss Mary Smith has returned 10
Fordsville after short visit with
Miss Marian Holbrook.
Judge n. r. Wedding, wife and
ughter. have been confined TO their
mssixk<Dy grip tor several days.
sv were sosne better yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
When Fritz Went to School.

Fritz was Johnny Carfss dog. One day Fftz followed Johnny to school. Miss Mary said she would let Fritz stay in school if every one was very, very quiet. Fritz laid down and was soon asleep.
 We will have. a spelling match" said Miss Mary. The boys stood on one side of the room and the girls on the other. Soon there were only twelve girls and five boys. Then four girls remained standing, but no boys went down. Then there were only one boy and one girl.
 Rats said Miss Mary. "R-r-r-r- ats.' "Bow-v wow wow said Fritz and he jumped up and ran all around the room tearing down maps, upset ting little children, knocking down pencils and books. The little children cried. But Miss Mary was laughing
 The principal came into the room and Miss Mary explained to him. The principal could not help laughing.
 Who won the spelling?" asked the boy who had stood up longest.
 Fritz did," answered Miss Mary.
 ANNA CORCORAN, age 13.
 Lowell. a s-..
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
HIS CHAMPION
..-zr-t.- eoe as"~ VI 42 It,3Fs2s-

her great big dollhouse was awful dusty, and she gets a penny a day to keep it nice and clean; and she was sick so she couldn't and she asked Tom to do it for her; and he'd get the penny instead. He didn't care nothin' about the penny, but his mother made him do it for her. Well, he did, and he didn't. He tied the dust cloth around his rabbit and shut him inside the dollhouse. He said he had to go through the doors to get around, and he'd do the dusting. so he went of and left him. Imagine having to dust that thing. He was clever to think Of something to help him out. He calls his rabbit his labor saving device" now.
 Say, ma! Why don't you do that way, it saves lots of work?"
 Alright" responded his mother, HIll tie dust cloth around you and you can crawl on your hands and knees and dust my floors for me like the rabbit did,
 II guess not" shouted the freckled boy, as he was making for the door, I'm going to find Tom and see what he's up to now"
 VADA WILCOX
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
Fast in the Ice.

one day many years ago, brig cast off from her moorings, and sailed from a British port for the Polar Seas That brig never came back. Many hearty cheer was given, many a kind wish was uttered, many a handkerchief was waved, and many a fearful eye gazed that day as the vessel left Old Eng land, and Steered her course into the unknown regions of the far north.
 But no cheer ever greeted her re- turn; no bright eyes ever watched her hOmeward- bound sails rising on the far-Of horizon. Battered by the storms of the Arctic Seas, her sails and cordage stiffened by the frosts, and her hull rasped and shattered by the ice of. those regions, she was forced on a shore where the green grass has little chance to grow, where winter reigns nearly all the year round, where man never sends his merchandise, and never drives his plough.
 There the brig was frozen in: there, for two long years, she lay unable to move, and her starving crew forsook her; there, year after year she lay, unknown and unvisited by civilized man, and unless the wild Eskimos have torn her to pieces, and made spears of her ti1nbelS, or the ice has swept her out to sea and whirled her to de- struction, there she lies still hard and fast in the ice.
 FRANCIS O'CONNELL, age 13
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
Norwich.
Oats,

The oat is one of the most naroy and thrifty of grains, and is a native of cold climates, although it will adapt itself to 8 wide range of latitude and a great variety of soils It, however, succeeds best :n the northern part of the temperate zone, being\ decidedly a plant of that section; but does not grow as far north as barley
 It can be grown in a southern lati- tude where the summers are long and the temperature very warm, but 1t does not flourish as well in such To- calittes, and is apt to degenerate un- der such conditions very rapidly.
 The grain sown should be the most crop cultivated on good soil and un- affected by disease of any kind, such as rust or smut.
 Oats are one of the very best crops cultivated for feeding working ami mals, and especially as provender for the horse, they are superior to all other grains.
 For invalids and young children, oatmeal is very nutritious and strengthening when properly prepar- ed.
 Oat straw makes quite good feed for farm animals when cut fine and mixed with other materials. When cut while in blossom and cured like hay, it makes excellent fodder for COWS that are giving milk.
 When stirred into water oatmeal makes a very healthful beverage for laborers in hot weather; and obviates the evil effects of drinking too much water under such circumstances.
 LILLIAN BREHAUT.
 East Norwich, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
His First and Last Smoke.

It was a hot day in July, and Bobby had just finished his dinner. when a whistle was heard. He immediately jumped up and hurried toward the door. Why whats the matter?' ask ed his mother.
 Its all right" interrupted his father, looking through the window, "it is his churn. Billy You may go out and converse with him." he added to Bob.
 He went out and in a little while came back.
 May I go swimming?" he asked Why Robert!" began his mother who did not want her son to be put in any danger for she thought swim ming a dangerous sport.
 You may go," answered his father, who happened to be in good humor that day.
 He went out joyously and they started off with happy hearts.
 On the day Bill found a box of cigarettes. He suggested they smoke urging Bob until he agreed. They smoked but did not feel the ill effects until later, when Bob's head began to turn and feel as if it was going to split
 They turned around and went home When Bob arrived at his house he tried to put on a bold front; but his mother saw there was something the matter an questioned him until he confessed. She then made him swear not to smoke again which ne willingly did.
 Now Bob is a rich man and advises young boys not to smoke.
 LOUIS LOBEL. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
Norwich.
Hannah Dustan.

It happened one morning when Thomas Dustan went to the fields to work he saw some Indians coming.
 He had left his wife home sick in bed with her nurse, Mary NefT, and his eight children. There was not a moment to be lost, so he rode back and through his excitement he told of the Indians and his children ran to the nearest garrison.
 He then left his wife and rode as fast as he could to meet his children. He snatched up the youngest and put spurs to his horse and rode fast with the indians behind him firing toma- hawks.
 They finely entered Mrs. Dustan's house and bidding her get up while they searched through the house. The nurse with the newborn baby had run out of the house
 Mrs. Dustan got up, dressed feebIy and as they led her out of the house they set fire to 1t.
 Mrs Dustan and Mrs. Neff, who still held the baby. were marching with the rest.
 One of the Indians took the baby from Mrs. Neff and dashed it's brains out against @ tree.
 The travellers went many miles a day for several days toward Canada. The family of Indians where Mrs. Dustan and Mrs. Neff lived consisted of twelve Indians and an English lad named Samuel Leonardson whom they had captured a, year and a half before. Mrs. Dustan and her two friends made plans to kill the Indians. Leon ardaon found out way to kill Indians
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-12
The Lion and the Mouse.

little mouse, who was playing in the woods, carelessly ran so near a sleeping lion that she was caught be- meath his heavy paw. The lion could easily have crushed her to death; but the mouse begged so piteously that he lifted his foot and sat her free.
 Not long after, the lion was caught in a hunters net. He struggled to free himself. but every movement twisted the cords more tightly about him. He new that he must lose his life if he could not escape before the hunters arrived. He roared frightfully and struggled wildly. but in vain.
 Just then the little mouse appeared, ran up across his broad shoulders and whispered in his ear: keep quiet a moment and I will set you free"
 Your" said the lion, you tiny creature?"
 Yes, l." said the mouse; just wait and see"
 The lion lay quiet and helpless. The mouse began to gnaw the cords: first one and then another she cut with her tiny, sharp teeth.
 Now stretch yourself.' she said to the lion.
 With one great bound the lion freed himself from the net.
 What can I do for you?" he cried, looking gratefully upon his tiny helper.
 "Ah,' said the mouse, you do not remember? There was orce a time when you saved my life"
 AURORE 1IASSON, age 10.
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