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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-05-19
CIRCUIT COURT IN COLUMBIA

The May term of the Adair Cir
cult Court convened in Columbia
last Monday with Judge ]. c. Car
ter presiding. Several felony cases
are set for trial and the civil docket
is larger than usual. Judge Carter
delivered a strong charge to the
grand jury, which Immediately re-
tired to begin it's work. Stock trad
ing was active among the many
farmers who were in Columbia to
attend the opening of court. Many
mules changed hands at prices rang
ing from SIPS to $3.50, and Claud
Pemberton, of Elizabethtown, bought
five-gaited saddle gelding from Sam
Burdette, for $500. State Senator
Charles F. Montgomery, candidate
for Congress, was visitor.
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GEORGE SHELBY
DIES IN WEST
Members of Prominent Lincoln Fam
lily Shocked by News of Bro
theirs Demise in Oklahoma

A dispatch to his brothers and sis.
tiers in this county early in the week
told of the sudden death at Drum
right, Okla, Monday of George
Shelby, a member of the large Shell
by family of this section of the
state, and great-great-grandson of
Gov. Isaac Shelby, the first COVER
nor of Kentucky.
The first dispatch received Mon
day said that Mr.. Shelby was very
ill of acute Bright's disease. This
was the first intimation the family
here had that he was i'll. Shortly af-
terward another wire came telling of
his death. The remains are expect
ed at the family homestead near
Shelby City this evening, or tomor-
row morning, and interment will fol-
low shortly afterward, at Danville.
Mr.. Shelby was between As and
so years of age, and for several
years had been in business in the
oil fields of Oklahoma. His wife,
who was Miss Martha Hubble,
daughter of the late Levi Hubble,
of this county, preceded him to the
grave a number of years ago. Two
children survive, Steele Shelby, a
young man of Is or 10 years, and
Miss Martha Shelby, aged about II
who graduates from Margaret Col
lege at Versailles this year. an adj
dition the following brothers and sis
tiers survive and have the sympathy
of host of friends and loved ones
in their bereavement: Mrs. Anne
Darbyshire, Misses Mary Shelby,
Tevis Shelby, Florence Shelby, Ike
Shelby and Alfred Shelby, all of the
Shelby section, Mrs. Lettie Saun-
ders, of New Orleans; Mrs. W. S.
Lawwill, of Danville, and Mrs. P M.
McRoberts, of Stanford. Mr.. Shelby
joined the Baptist church number
of years ago. He was most esti-
mable gentleman in every way. gem
ial, companionable and loving IA
Their.
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SOME FLORENCE hot AIR"

1t now looks as if Attorney George
d. Florence, of Stanford, will be the
Republican standard bearer for Con-
gress in the Eighth Congressional
district, from the way that things
are shaping up in that neck of the
woods. Mr.. Florence, who is a ne
phew of former Congressman George
NJ. Dawson, is well-known in Lexing-
ton, where he has numerous friends.
Congressman Helm, of course, is a
candidate for reelection, with State
Senator Charles Montgomery, of
Casey county, as his opponent for
the Democratic nomination, and the
Republican leaders figure that the
'scrap" between Helm and Mont
gomery will so divide the strength
of the Democrats that Mr. Florence,
who is both capable and popular, can
win in November. The district is
nominally close, and it will be re-
called that Mr.. Florence's uncle Hon.
George M. Dawson, twice triumph
ed over his Democratic opponent,
and it is figured by his friends tn
Mr.. Florence could repeat the per-
formance.-Lexington Leader.
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LATEST WAR NEWS

The Austrians have begun to at
tack along the whole Italian front,
but particularly in Southern Tyrol,
against the Italian troops threaten
ing Trent. The Italians admit their
retirement on this front, and the
latest official Austrian account
claims continued gains. The total
Austrian captures number more
than 5000 prisoners and many guns.
Artillery duels characterized the
fighting on the western front yes
terday with especial activity to the
northwest of Verdun. The French
launched number of aerial attacks
in which the Franco-American flying
corps, acting as an individual unit,
participated with great success
Some advances have been made by
the French north of Saloniki.
In Asiatic Turkey the Turks have
been repulsed in an offensive at Di-
arbekr.
Further efforts on the part of
Austria to follow up the offensive
launched last week are being stub
bornly resisted by the Italians and
number of Austrian attacks have
been repulsed, according to the Rome
official statement.
Strong German attacks in the
Avocourt wood and on Hill 304 to
the northwest of Verdun have been
repulsed, according to the French
official statement.
The British have put the Turks to
flight in Egypt at BayOud. The
sinking of three German steamers
in the Baltic, two by British sub
marines and one by the Russians, is
reported in London.
During the negotiations with the
Carranza Government United States
officials are making every effort to
safeguard further the lives of Amer
leans in Mexico. Several Consuls
from interior points are in confer
ence with Gen. Funston at Ell Paso.
Washington is greatly pleased at
the German order to its consuls in
America to see that no German vio-
lates any of the laws in the State in
which he lives.
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COMMENCEMENT
NEXT WEEK
Exercises Begin Sunday Evening
With Baccalaureate Sermon at
Presbyterian Church.

Annual Commencement exercises
of the Stanford Graded and High
School will be held next week. The
formal program begins with the Bac-
calaureate Sermon which will be
preached at the Presbyterian church
Sunday evening at o'clock. Rev.
J. A. Trostle, pastor of the Presby-
terian church at Salvisa and McAfee,
Mercer county, but formerly of this
city, was to have preached the SER
mon, but is i'll, and will probably
be unable to come. There will be
no preaching at other churches that
night.
On Monday evening the Mozart
Club will give its annual Recital, be-
ginning at 8:15.
On Tuesday evening the Express
sion, Vocal and Piano departments
of the school will have their recital,
the program commencing at the
same hour.
Wednesday evening is the regular
Commencement program when the
IL High School graduates will re-
ceive their diplomas. The feature
of this evening will be the Com
mencement Address delivered by
Prof. A. st. Clair Mackenzie, of the
University of Kentucky. Prof. Mac
kenzie is a gifted scholar and a
splendid speaker and will have some
thing to say to the graduates and
their friends. The list of graduates
is as follows: Misses Elizabeth
Holtzclaw, Maggie Rankin, Gertrude
Gaines, Bessie Bracket, Lucille
Dudderar, Lucy Wilmot, Messrs.
Shirley Cover, Jesse Hooker, Jr.,
James Tribble, Prescott Brown, and
Sam j. Embry, Jr.
On Thursday evening the annual
recital of the Music Department of
the school will be given, commenc-
ing at 6:15 o'clock.
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PICTURE SHOW PARTY.

Miss Ophelia Lackey and Mrs. j.
c. Bailey entertained a number of
young couples for the picture show
Thursday evening and at The Prin-
cess later for refreshments. Their
guests for this delightful entertain
ment were Mr.. Shirley Cover and
Miss Bessie Holtzclaw, Mr.. Jesse
Hooker, Jr., and Miss Matsy Grimes,
Mr.. Prescott Brown and Miss Mary
Bailey, Mr.. Sam Embry and Miss
Rachel Hill, Mr.. Bryan Perkins, and
Mr.. James Tribble.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-05-19
CHAMELEON DID IT."

]. W. Hamilton, the wellknown
sign painter and advertising expert
of Stanford, was married at Jeffer-
sonville, Ind, Wednesday to Mrs.
Ida Hutchinson, of Louisville, by
Magistrate Frank Ogden. Mr.. Ham
ilton is known all over this section
by his slogan Hamilton Did It.,
with which he signs his signs. He
has many friends who viii 4xtend
congratulations and good wishes.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-05-19
INVESTIGATED OILINC.

The special Oil Committee of the
City Council, the Chamber of Com
merce and the Woman's Club visit
ed three neighboring towns Thurs
day to inspect the oiling systems in
use, and returned greatly favoring
that used by Harrodsburg. They al
so inspected Danville and Lancaster
but found that the oil seems to be
spread in the Mercer capital with
the greatest efficiency and economy
The trip was made in W. H. Shanks
car and those who went were Messrs
Shanks, VIM. Severance, H. j. Nc
Roberts, E. L. Reinhart, and w. B.
Hill.
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General News Notes

There are over 70 prisoners in the
Jail at Hazard.
]. D. Butler, of the Stearns Coal &
Lumber Company, McCreary county
was elected president of the Ken
lucky Mining institute at Lexington
last week
With a grand parade the Confed.
crate Veterans closed their annual
encampment at Birmingham Thurs
day with a record for few cases of
accident or illness.
Twelve and one-half miles per hour
would get your freight over a 100
mile division in eight hours, and even
tation such as automobiles and auto
trucks, is not very fast service.
The Progressive party will not in
sist upon the nomination of Theo-
dore Roosevelt for President if the
Republicans will name a candidate
at Chicago "who stands for progress
sives principles and is able to put
them through" according to a state
mbent by George w. Perkins.
Kentucky, under the State aid
plan, will spend approximately $4,-
year, exclusive of what the counties
will spend in order to secure the
States assistance. Of 120 counties
1913 have asked for State aid and 25
counties have their work under way.
Albert T. Day, of Fleming county,
was at Mt. Sterling last week, to
receive wool, recently bought from
a pool of farmers in Montgomery
county. There were $1,000 pounds
in the purchase, and the price paid
was 40 cents Per pound straight.
In a statement issued Wednesday
the foreign trade department of the
National City Bank, in New YORK
City, says that more than $350,0O0,-
600 worth of horses, automobiles and
auto accessories have been exported
from the United States since the war
began. France and her allies received
the major portion of these exports.
Bank stock will be assessed on full
valuation and surplus, undivided
prifits and other assets at 80 per
cent. of their stock value, according
to the decision of the State Board of
Assessment and Valuation. The board
first determined o assess all assets
at their full value, but bankers from
a dozen cities protested against such
action.
Henry G. Sanders, II years old,
died Tuesday at the home of his son,
Virgil Sanders, near Lebanon, fol-
lowing a two months illness of trou-
bles incident to old age. The body
was taken to Taylor county, his for
mer home, for burial. He is sur
vived by two sons, Virgil Sanders, of
Marion county, and Putnam Sanders
of Louisville, and one daughter,
Mrs. Jesse Simms, of Lebanon.
w. S. Purdy, farmer and stock
dealer of Charlottesville, Marion
county, died Tuesday on train be-
tween Decatur, Ala, and Athens,
Ala. Mr.. Purdy had been in the
South for several months and at the
time of his death was en- route home.
He was about 81 years old and is
survived by his wife and six chill
dren. One sister, Mrs. G. C. Thorn
ton, of Lebanon, also survives.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-05-19
REPORT OF TRAG-
EDY ERRONEOUS
Messrs- Broughton and ChappeII
Were In Auto Which Was Which
BY Train and Seven Killed

The remains of James Broughton
and W. M. Chappell, who met instant
death In an auto accident near Del
ray, Florida, last Friday wera
brought to their old home near
Grab Orchard Wednesday and in
TERED in the cemetery after SER
vices at Ephesus church by Rev.
Mack Hutchins. The remains vera
accompanied back home by Mrs
Chappell daughter of Mrs. Brouob-
ton and wife of the other victim IN
whom she had been married only
eight months. A large number of
friends and loved ones turned ont
to pay the last tribute of respect
to the two good citizens whose lives
were suddenly snuffed out. Under
taker j. L. Beazley, of this city.
met the remains at Crab Orchard.
and took them out to Ephesus.
According to the version of the un-
fortunate affair told by Mrs. Chap
Fell when she arrived at Crab Or
chard, an entirely erroneous des-
scription of the tragedy reached
here, and was published in the |. ].
Tuesday. Instead of being in a pony
cart which was struck by an auto.
killing both Mr.. Chappell and Mr..
Broughton were in an auto with
seven other people, six men and a
woman The woman, it seems, oper-
ated an auto bus between Delray
and another point, 10 and II miles
IN the interior where a large saw
mill was operated in which Mr..
Chappell and Mr.. Broughton had
become interested. En- route to that
point, they had to cross a railroad.
They thought the track was clear, but
a freight train backed around
bend suddenly struck the car in
which the party was riding, and out
of the eight occupants of the car.
seven were killed outright, and one,
a youth, was so badly injured, that
it was expected that ne too, would
die. The woman who drove the car
was killed Immediately along with
the men, Both Mr.. Broughton and
Nrt Ghappeil met instant death
when the train backed into their car,
and the scene resembled shambles.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-05-19

Our representatives in congress
are fighting to the last ditch to pre-
vent the army increase that Presi-
dent Wilson says in imperative, but
when the rivers and harbors or the
public buildings "pork barrel is
ready to be tapped they will be
eagerly on the job to get theirs.
Five thousand dollar appropriations
for the purchase of $500 lots to
build $4,000 to $4,000 postoffices
in one-horse Kentucky villages is
just the thing, but the very day
Funston admits he has no more SOL
rieds to place on guard on the Mexi-
can border, the house again rejects
the army increase bill.-Owensboro
Messenger.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-05-19
GIANT POPLAR TREE.

At KOna, The Coeburn Lum-
Der Company loaded for shipping a
single poplar tree that contained
1865 feet of first-grade lumber
and over 5000 feet of other grades.
1t was cut from Sam Wright's farm
on the river above Kona and on a
face of the Pine Mountain. The COM
pany paid S730.75 for the tree f. o.
b., Kona. This was likely the giant
poplar tree in the State.-Whites-
burg Mountain Eagle.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-05-19
IVERSON-OAKS

Milton Oaks, prominent young
farmer of the Ottenheim section and
Miss Freda Iverson, who has made
her home in the Waynesburg Sec
ton with her brother, Ernest liver
son, came to Stanford, late last week
and after securing license, were
united in wedlock's holy bonds by
Rev. Garland Singleton. Both have
many friends who will wish them
every happiness. They will make
their home on the groom's farm in
the Ottenheim section.
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At the PHILADELPHIA She

At the Philadelphia Show, Lady
Byzantine" the now famous hen
with record of 314 eggs laid in
365 days was presented with a Gold
Ring Leg Band studded with dia-
monds. Prof Stoneburn made the
presentation while A. A. Christian,
the owner and breeder responded in
behalf of the lady, and gave some
interesting figures on records, etc.
This unusual hen promises much for
herself and her line in the future, as
her production was not case of
chance. She has the best reasons for
being Americas Champion Leghorn
layer.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-05-19
KILLS GRAY EAGLE

j. K. Bunch, SON of King Bunch,
killed gray eagle Monday AFTER
noon near Acme Mills, in the Sal
mons country, which measured sew
en- feet from tip to tip. The speci-
men is one rarely seen in this Sec
ton. Young Bunch sold his eagle
ship to Gene Morris, who present
ed it to friend at Bowling Green.
Franklin Favorite.
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UPHOLD THE PRESIDENT
Says Senator Beckham In Strong
Letter on Peace Question


Thursday said: Senator ]. c. w.
Beckham, replying to a communica-
ton recently received by him with
i which was enclosed a set of reso-
lutions adopted at mass meeting
of Covington and Kenton county cit
liens touching their desire to pre-
serve peace and friendly relations
with Germany, sent the following
letter to the chairman of that meet
ing:
washington, D. c., May IL, 1916.
''Mr. William A. Byrne, Chairman,
"Covington, KY.
"My Dear Sir: l am IN receipt of
your letter of a few days ago, with
which you inclosed me copy of res
olutions adopted at a mass meeting
of many citizens of Covington and
Kenton county, held in Covington
on May 1, in which resolutions there
was earnestly and strongly express
ed the desire of those at the meet
ing that everything possible should
be done by this government to pre-
serve peace and friendly countries.
ct is always "a pleasure to me to
...ear ssl.sr ssi;oi.} t-of opinions yppn'
public questions from Che people OF
our State, and to be guided as far
as possible by their wishes and views.
I, Therefore, appreciate your send
ing me the copy of the resolutions
adopted at this meeting, and | wish
to assure you that / am and have
been in hearty sympathy with the
sentiments expressed that every
things should be done to keep our
country at peace, and out of any en-
tanglement in the unhappy and aw-
full European war.
81 confidently believe that Presi-
dent Wilson has been as ardently in
favor of maintaining peace with
Germany, and with all other cOun-
tries, as any citizen in this country.
He has been criticised and, in many
instances, misrepresented by parti-
sans of both sides in that conflict,
but / believe that he has sincerely
endeavored to keep this government
in a position of absolute neutrality.
"He has been bitterly assaulted by
ex-President Roosevelt and many
others who have occupied high posi-
tions and represent a considerable
following for not taking steps in re-
gard to the invasion of Belgium,
which if he had taken, would
have undoubtedly involved this
country in war. But in the face of
hostile criticism from both sides he
has pursued a patient, patriotic and
an American course, which has hap
PLY so far saved our people from
the sacrifices and horrors of war.
at seems to me, therefore, that
the people of this country, regard
less of politics, should uphold his
hands in the many difficult and try
ing positions in which he is placed,
and that they should commend him
for the splendid and successful man.
ner in which he has so far conduct
ed our foreign affairs.
"You can rest assured that / am
in hearty accord with the sentiments
of peace advocated by the good peo-
pie gathered in this mass meeting of
May 1, and that, so far as it lies in j
my power as member of the United
States Senate, shall do all l can
to honorably maintain the peace of
our country and uphold the Presi-
dent in his efforts in that direction.
with great respect, | am
Very sincerely yours
HJ q w Rapkham -
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ODD FELLOWS AT SOMERSET

Frankfort was selected as the
next meeting place of the Grand En-
campment of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows of Kentucky at the
closing session at Somerset Wednes-
day. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year. Wilder
Dupuy, Frankfort, grand patriarch;
James Childs, Maysville, grand
priest; P. p. McChords, Paris, senior
warden; j. L. Perkins, Catlettsburg,
junior warden; ]. A. Coleman, Som
erset, grand guard; Oscar H. Bel
low, Louisville, grand outside senti-
mel.
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STRANGE INDIAN CORN

Z Our old friend, Frank c. Dizney,
of Grays, was here this week and
brought US two large ears of seed
corn. He recommends it very highly.
He says that it bears five to seven
large, plump ears of corn to the
stalk, and that instead of having a
tassel like other corn there is bag
forms that produces from quart
to half-gallon of nice shelled corn.
Advocate.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-05-19
CINCINNATI STOCK MARKET

Hogs+Receipts $500 head; mar
ket generally lower; packers and
butchers $9.65@9.9O; common to
choice $7.5O@9.25; pigs and lights
$6@9.4O; stays $6@6.75. Cattle
Receipts 600 head; market steady
calves slow S5@11.50. Sheep-Re-
ceipts 200 head; market strong
lambs slow, S6.50@10.25.
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synopsis
Act I.-Valley Farm. An after
noon in August. The engagement.
Act 1.-THE Rutledge Mansion.
New York City, the following De-
cember. The serpent has crept into
Eden.
Act III.-Same as before, three
weeks later. Parted.
Act IV.-At the farm again. An
evening the next March. The tri-
umph of love.
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PLAY AT GOSHEN SATURDAY
Home Talent Performance To Be
Presented In Evening.

A delightful home talent play is
to be given by the young people of
the Goshen section at the church
there Saturday evening, entitled
"Valley Farm" Miss Ella May
Saunders, of this city, has been re-
hearsing those taking part and a
very interesting and entertaining
performance is assured. An admis-
sion fee of 25 cents will be charged,
and the performance will begin at
Sis o'clock. The cast of c.larac-
tiers and the acts are as follows:
Alvira Holcomb, sister to Silas
-----.----.---------.. Emma Holtzclaw
Verbena, hired girl at the farm.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Ellen Scott
Lizzie Ann Tucker, one who bor-
rows, but never gossips
Mary E. Holtzclaw
David Hildreth, New York Law
yer -----...--...N Newell Fox
Isabelle Carney, niece to David
Hildreth Mary Lynn Fox
Perry Deane, son of the soil.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Edwin Holtzclaw
Hettie Holcomb, country flower
transplanted to city soil.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Alva Holtzclaw
Harold Rutledge, young New
Yorker -Raymond Traylor
Azariah Keep, clock tinker.
------.-....... Lynn Gooch
Silas Holcomb, owner of the Val
ley Farm Walter Lunsford
Mrs. Rutledge, Harold's mother
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Anna Holtzclaw
Jennings, butler at Rutledge Man.
sion ..--...--.--..-...--.-A Albert Gooch
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-11-28
Hard On the Consumer.
(Hartford, Conn, Courant.

Anyone who watches the reports
from the produce markets from
week to week will observe with more
or less grief, according to his dispo-
sition and his purse, that the price
of foodstuffs is rising steadily SO that
plcbeian dishes now rank in price with
the aristocrats of the menu of ten wears
ago. The latest crop report shows what
may be at least one cause. AS to that
staple vegetable, the potato, it appears
that on October the outlook was good
for a crop of 300, 100000 bushels, but
the figure for November l is scaled to
less than 2S9.00O,0O0 bushels. which is
but 50 per cent of last years crop and
which is also the smallest crop since
1905. While the crop in northern Maine
was larger than last year, most of the
potato growing states report poor
yield. The crop of sweet potatoes is
close to that of last year in quantity.
but greater demand has been and will
be made upon it because of the high
price of white potatoes.
Eight or ten years ago the potato
crop in New England was a failure.
but when the retail price reached 1925
a bushel or thereabouts, potatoes from
Denmark, from Holland and from Ire
land were sold in the Hartford markets
preventing a further increase. No re-
Lief of that sort is possible this winter.
for Europe is in no condition to ex-
port vegetables to America, hence
America must shift for herself. Shift
ing for herself will mean an increased
price for potatoes and for all vege-
tables which may be pressed into ser
vice as substitutes for them. That ex-
plains why turnips now sell at from 81
to $l.20 bushel when even the lesser
figure is double their actual worth. II
needs no long range weather prophet
to predict that the coming winter is
sure to be cold one.