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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-12
PARALYSIS
PROVES FATAL
To Mr.. G. W. Payne-Passed
Away Dec. 4-BuriaI at Ste,
phensport-Native Of Brock
inridge County.

On Tuesday night, December 4, at
1890 O'Clock, Mr.. George w. Payne, a
resident of this city and formerly of
Stephensport who was stricken two
weeks ago with the third stroke of
paralysis, was kindly released from his
intense suffering and passed into the
great beyond.
The funeral service was held We'd
nesday evening at Sis from the resi-
dence BY Rev. A. N. Couch. Thursday
morning the remains were taken TO
Stephensport and inferred in the Hill
Cemetery. Servie,s at the grave we're
in charge of the Masons.
Although ne was not strong, Mr..
Payne had recovered from the previous
strokes Of paralysis, sufficiently to EN-
able him to get around. He made a
visit to his former home just a short
| while back Nov. Is and attended a
| Masonic celebrate, there that night.
He remained over ur the next day
when he was stricken and had to be
| brought home on cot, since then his
condition was considered critical and
the end was momentarily expected by
his family, consisting of his wife and
daughter, Miss Esther Pay ne and one
son Gordon Payne. Besides these he
leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Atkis-
son of Hardinsburg and Mrs Alice
Bandy of lrvinSton, four brothers, S.
r. Payne of Paducah, Franklin Payne
Nick Payne of Webster and Robert
Payne of lrvington.
Mr.. Payne was seventy.one years
old. He was born reared aud spent his
entire life in Breckenridge county. Gilt.
ton mills. being the place of his birth.
His parents were the late James Payne
and Mrs. Christiania Dowsll Payne OF
Webster.
The day before his death, was the
twenty.seventh wedding anniversary OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne, who before hel
marriage was Miss Nancy Dowell.
Mr.. Payne started his first business
career forty years ago in Stephenson
when he bought and sold tobacco, latei
, on he with his brother, S. p. Payne
formed partnerships and carried onquitt
: successful general mercantile store il
that city until few years ago when i
was destroyed by fire.
Mr.. Payne united with the Stephens
, port Baptist church in his youth ant
after coming to Cloverport in April
1915, he with his family became mem
bers of the Baptist church here. 1t cal
be truly said of him that he was con
scientious man in business dealings. ;
devoted father and husbs nd and 1
faithful Christian.
Those from here who accompanied
the family to Stephensport Thursda,
and attended the burial were: Mrs
Joe Sawyer, Mrs. Frank Ferry, Mrs. L
v. Chaplin, Mrs. Graham Jolly, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Frank Payne, Mr.. and Mrs. A c
. Mclaughlin and children, d. H Sc
vers, r. L. Oelze, Shelby Conrad, r
T. Polk. o. T. Skillman and Wilbu
Chaplin.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-12
News Of Local
Business Concerns.

The Thrift Stamps and war saving
certificates have been received at the
local Post. Office. So far the Post
master has only had the pleasure of
selling two probably due to the fact
that people have not been informed Of
their arrival.
Owing to the scarcity of coal, the
Cloverport Light Company have had tc
be spariing with the Juice" Day
current will be cut off for while un-
til the coal situation is relieved, which
is hoped by the patrons will not be
long.
Carter Bros. started baking their
first bread under Government license,
Monday morning.
Mr.. Carter says the only difference
is in the amount of sugar, which is less
than used before The Hooverizeo
loaves weigh. look and tas.e practical
ly the same.
Santa Claus will have headquarters
this year at the Golden Rule Store
and j. c. Nolte & Bro. Both store.
have taken on the Christmas air ant
are Offering quite few attractive nov
elites.
Perhaps the only thing there is 4
scarcity in, on account of the war, II
the dolls. Dolls have been exceeding
ly hard to get and there are fewer this
year than ever known before, most o.
which are made In America.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-12
Hanging Too Good.

Ever Aimee Congress of the United
States passed law making 1t an Of
Tense for anyone to give or sell liquor 10
an American soldier or sailor, an active
propaganda has been waged from the
Cincinnati headquarters of the liquor
Interests against the law. Each week
literature is sent broadcast over the
country containing The WORKOUT srgu.
ments that liquor is furnished the
French and British soldiers, and there
tore the American troops should not b.
slighted.
h The conservative Chicago Herald OF
Wednesday contained the following ep-
itorial, which Is referred to the propa-
ganda headquarters of the liquor in
fterests In Cincinnati:
''The prisoner before an America n
court martial in France charged with
: iminal assault on young French gir
and murder pleaded that, being under
the influence of liquor, he did not know
What he was doing
Nevertheless Private Cadue Was
hanged. He. was not given the poor
consolation of firing squad. He ex'
plated his offense by undergoing the
browning degradation of the soldier
dsath on the gallows.
"There are thousands of other young
<Americans who may soon be beneath
he flag of France who are fr.quen,
3xitors to Chicago. To one whose
<jrk takes him'o on the streets AT night
III too plain that somewhere ana some
hov number of thess boys are being
lurpished with liquor.
lido the scoundrels who are respon
o1bls for this nefarious traffic realize
vhit. they are doing in thus violating
| thslaw
',Probablv not, Their sole concern
1<lnIShe paltry nickels and dimes they
= Unfortunately the law does not
5.1s and cannot be expected to pro,
ldo.a punishment. sufficiently heavy
y those who furnish our young SOL
In and sailors with the poison from
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-12
Edward Clark
Confined TO His Home.

Edward Clark, the exceptionally
bright young son of DR.. +. T. Clark
and Mrs. Clark. is confined to his bt d
on account of accident received last
Monday while he was helping to unload
a wagon full of groceries on to the
boarding car of the Texas work train,
he slipped aud fell between the wagon
and car, breaking several of the lesi-
ments in one of his limbs which will
keep him home bound for several
weeks.
Young Mr.. Clark was employed In
the grocery department. of j. {. Nolte
g. Bros store. and with his genial dis
position and courtesy, he has won a
number of friends who have missed him
from his post of duty.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-12
Money or Position
Doesn't Count.

A son of wealthy Fifth Avenue
family was about to leave for war. He
was saying good.by 10 his mother when
a noise in the kitchen attracted their
attention.
The mother said: Jack, that hired
giil has got some one in the kitchen
again. Go order him out"
Jack departed for the kitchen, but
soon returned and said: "Sorry mother
but can't turn him out"
Cant turn him out?" said his moth
err. "Why can't you turn him out?"
because. dear mother, he's my
sergeant"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-12
Honorable Discharge.

Floyd Hinton, Of the 336th Infantry.
Camp Zachary Taylor, has been given
an honorable discharge and returned
home on account of his health.
So far as it is known, this is the first
of the Breckenridge county boys to be
discharged. Mr.. Hinton was able to
pass the physical examination all RICH,
but his strength was not sufficient to
withstand the severe military regula.
lions.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-12
By Gen. A||enby Forces Of British,
French and italian Troops. Turk
ish Rule Ended at Last.

jerusalem, the Holy City, is in the hands of the
British after having been under the Mosem control for
twelve hundred years.
Gen. Allenby, with his British, French and Italian
forces, has been gradually closing in the Holy City
since the taking of oe the Mediterranean and the
capture was a complete surprise The attack was
made so that the historical and sacred places saved
from destruction.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-12
Chas. Norman in France.

Mr. Attilla Cox, who left Louisville
several days ago to the Red Cross work
In France. sailed from New York the
middle of this week. Mr.. Credo Harris
Is now In New York city and will sail
In few days Mr.. Charles II. Norman
OF Louis sille Is already In France Mr..
Cox and MIR Harris will be engaged in
the same kind OF work as Mr.. Moor
man. Louisville Post.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-12
Xmas Mail Reaches Front.

With The American Army In France,
Dec. 4,-Christmas mail tor the troops
began arriving to day in the American
zone In one town alone thousand
sacks were delivered. The contents of
most of them consisted of packages of
various sizes. Some of the packages
had written on them "Open at Christ.
mas" and similar inscriptions.
The American postoffices have made
every plan to keep the mails moving
from them to the positions where the
addressed are CHARTERED.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-12
Spend the Winter in Florida.

Mrs. L. b. Moremen and Mrs. Kate
Bennett of Irvington lett last week for
Florida where they will spend the
winter.
Enrouts South they will stop at Mac
on, Ca, to visit DIR. L. b. Moremsn
who 10 stationed at the base hospital,
Camp Wheeler.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-12

which murder is distilled. Hanging is
too good for them They should be
given nothing to drink other than the
stuff they sell -Owensboro Messen-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07
The Only Way,

THE Carnegie Foundations recent
resolution to the effect that the only
way to insure permanent world
peace is TO crush Germany" said Capt.
w. Z. Dame of the Rough Riders In
his New York office, "remands me Of
the stocky, well-dressed chap In the
police station.
"A big burly drunk had been
brought In on a stretcher, and the ser
geant said to the stocky chap rather
sternly:
"'What have you got to say for
yourselfr
Sergeant. said the stocky chap. i
have merely been acting the part Of q
peaRmaker.'
"But, good gracious, said the ser
geant, you broke six Of this mans
RIBS
att was the only way said the
stocky chap, TO get peace"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07
Rough Going.

A youth who had accomplished con-
siderable glory In football but little In
his studies, was dropped from one
preparatory school and Immediately
invited. to another. He had been
there about a weew when he was APP
preached by member OF the faculty.
well" said the professor, how do
you find II heref"
"Pretty fair" answered the boy.
That's good. Find II smooth 60
ing, ehf"
The youth medltated moment.
well, / shouldn't like to say that. ex-
actfy," he replied. "The fields sort Of
rough yet in places, slr."-Exchange.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07

net. Sometimes two materials are
combined In them, and very often iwo
eoIors are used together. as In the
white organdie collars and cuffs with
little rufHes Of orgsndie and dots en-
broidered 10 blue silk. In Gle o. ihe
sets shown in the picture. White and
pink. white snd rvse, white and tan
are all favoriIes made Up 10 this way.
The li,ile r4ites haze p.cot edges and
hemstitching contributes is share 20
the dainty finish q these nes asp.r-
ants i0r favor
White Is Dot always part q The
play In organize neckTear. Ph.e
shades o. pink. hue yellow rose and
tan are useL for Collars and cuffs IS
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07

duced on the new models for grown
people and dyed filet or colored Rus
sian laces are 10 be reckoned with for
them. Gold and yellow tones In eve
ming gowns and In dress hats Indicate
that gold color has made more than
a temporary success. II IL recon-
mended for the silk slip to be worn
under a net frock These slips, by the
way, are not always Of silk, but Of ma
terials that have an equally good eff
feet seen through the net
In the white net dress shown In
the picture deep tucks and narrow ruff
fies take the place Of lace or EN-
broidery. Clever designing gives the
frock the most valuable Of all inter-
ests, Its creator depending on net
alone 10 turn out an attractive party
fr0ck for the young girl, deep tucks
and narrow ruliles alternate on the
plain skirt The three-quarter length
sleeves are finished with three little
ruifles and panel at the front Of the
bodice makes place for the same sort
of youthful decoration. The bodice
Is extended into a peplum at the sides.
edged with rufIles and at each side
Of the panel Is finished with n border
Of narrow ribbon. Hanging loops Of
ribbon at the waist line provide q
setting for little silk roses posed at
the top Of the loops The ribbon is
chosen to match the undersllp In color,
but the roses are usually in rose
col0rs.
The day Of the dainty and becom-
ing jabot Is not over. but It has
passed It's meridian. For there are
other things In neckwear that claim
more and more attention as the sum
mer wancs they emphasize our reluc-
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07

well as white, and made up with little
frills, hemstitching and plcot edging,
with sometimes lines Of chalnstitchlng
In white silk introduced. Tan appears
TO grow in the good graces Of discrim-
mating women, TO be used 10 the place
of white, where liveller colors are not
desired.
But nothing can exceed fine. white
organde, dalntily embroidered. and Il
appears In many sets. One u them Is
shown In the illustration made Of Swiss
organdle. Many small dots, exquisite
ly done scallops and fine flower and
leaf design contribute to the success
Of this rich bit Of fnery.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07

Il H. early In the season 10 predict
What the party trock FOR young girls
will BE- made Of. but manufacturers
10 Elr hare given the preference to
atts and eAI@0ns. The girl who must
ee eG1H11ed early for fall can make
Gl1s eh@tcs between these two always
t,saarft1I mediums for Irahslating ne
designers ideas Into egenlng clothes.
Ffler net o. well as the nne round
mesh nets. has been introduced along
with new laees to help out the seasons
modes, while satin and atfeta, We
know, will be depended or for petit
coats and underslips
Nets embroidered In metallic effect
IN flet and Russian styles are intro
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07
ENTIRE BL0USES OF LACE
In Some Of the Most Attractive the
Patterns Are Worked in
Lustrous silk Thread.

Blouses made Of real laces-filet.
Irish and the fine Bohemian lace are
being shown. The ilet blouses are
particularly attractive, being made Of
soft. coarse lace In which the patterns
are worked 10 Iustrous silk thread.
one blouse which Is made entirely
Of this lace. is cut with square collar
which is embroidered In heavy white
silk. It Is finished by row Of GRO
cheted buttons set very closely togeth-
or down the front.
In another blouse the same sort Of
lace Is combined with white net which
forms deep shoulder yoke and the
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07

which must be faced without optimism
and with the utmost seriousness.
In an effort, justified by the serious
ness Of the situation. to remedy mat
tiers, continued the minister, 1900
miners have been brought back to the
mines from the front, but during Au-
gust the authorities had been unable
to effect an increase In production be-
cause Of the under-nourIshment OF the
workers and their consequent inabil-
lty TO work hard or put In long hours.
The failure Of the men to achieve
the desired result was due not to bad
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07
Well Worth Trylnu.

"What do you think Of the plan to
do way with pockets In mems
clothesf"
~ think It's a good dea," replied the
busy man. ut may be the means OF
curing some people of the habit Of
standing around with their hands In
their pockets and critcizlng other peo-
pie who are Mt work.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07
THINGS WORTH KNOWING

The skirt Of q new bathing suit for
women can be converted Into boomers
as the wearer enters the water.
The charger" Of the Bible was a
shallow vessel for receiving water or
blood, also for preserving offerings Of
fine -four with oil Numbers 7:79).
A holder has been patented to carry
! letter on the outside Of parcel post
package to which II refers, insuring
delivery Of both At the same time, yep
arate postage being paid on each.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07

faith but to impotence, he pointed out,
and he insisted that the miners Of the
country must be accorded extra ra-
tons even at the expense Of other
classes Of the population.
After the ministerial speech had
been delivered the economic commit
tee Of the chamber introduced bill,
to take effect at once, creating gov
eminent monopoly Of coal and author
lzing the government to take measures
to prohibit the heating Of places Of
amusement except theaters and mu-
seums and to close luxurious hotels.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07
YOU MAY TRY CUTICURA FREE
That's the Rule-Free Samples to Any.
one Anywhere.

We have so much confidence In the
wonderful soothing and healing proper
ties OF Cuticura Ointment for all skin
troubles supplemented by hot baths
with Cuticura Soap that we are ready
to send samples on request. They are
ideal for the toilet.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07
EXTRA RATIoNs FOR MINERS
Austrian Authorities Take Steps to In
crease the Production Of Coal
In the Empire.

Herr Won Hamann. the recently APP
pointed Austrian minister OF public
works, startled the Austrian chamber
Of deputies by giving II as his official
opinion that the coal crisis had become
a vital question for Austria-Hungary,
according to Vienna advices. The sit
uation, declared the minister, was one
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07

Southern Pacific railroad has sew
eral tramp traps In the shape of
freight cars which are left in condition
to invite the tramps. and after a num-
Der Of them have boarded 1t the doors
are mysteriously closed and they are
prisoners.
The highest mountain In Oregon Is
Mount Hood, 11,225 feet above sea
level. Compared to Mount Whitney.
to the south, in California, and Mount
Rainier, to the north, in Washington.
each rising wen above 1900. Mount
Hood does not appear as skyscraper.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07
NEVER HAD A CHILL
Altar IAkiu9 ELIXIR nAREK

my little daughter, 10 years old, suffered
nearly year with chills and fever, most OF tho
time under the DOCTORS care. was discour.
aged aud friend advised me TO try Elixir
Aabek. Igave II 10 her and she has never had
= chill since. It completely cured her" Mrs
Cyrus Helms, 9o2 K st., N. T., Washington, D. O.
Elixir Babek 80 cents, all druggists or BY
Parcel Post prepaid from Klociewski q Co.,
Washington, D. O.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07
A Suauestlon.

Poet-Alas All my contributions
are returned with regrets.
Friend-Try sending contribution
to the Red Cross fund-rll warrant
that won't be.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07
Mental Hooyerlsnn.

Reading anything Of substantial
nature these days?" mo; am con-
serving all food reflection"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-09-07
The Repeat

The Repeat.
as It difficult to borrow money!
"Not the first time. The second
touch Is what calls for great skill"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
@ooowaro 3 Iotbrop
New York-WASHNGToN-Par
Exquisite Handmade
White Dresses for the
Wee Small Folk

Dresses of exquisite daintiness
for little folks of 2. 8 and 4 years
to wear at children's day exer-
eises, church affairs and by little
flower girls at spring weddings.
Entirely handmade by the best
French needleworkers in infants
garments; each one Of individual
character and hand-embellished
with beautifully embroidered
yokes, gathers, beading, shocking,
veining, beautiful sheer laces and
ribbons tied in French knots and
the prettiest sashes and streamers.
These beautiful little dresses
are made Of the finest fabrics, and
priced from $500 to $1,000 each.
Infants Handmade Long
Dresses for christening and for
those mothers desiring their ait
tie darlings" to have the prettiest
things made-$3.oo to $1,000.
Fine New Handmade Things for
the Baby; Just Recently OF a
French Steamer.
The French needlewomen may
be relied upon to produce just as
beautiful baby things as ever; you
can see the result of their skill
and patience in these:
French Handmade Bibs of fine
nainsook; hand-embroidered in
pretty sprays designs and finished
with seallops or Vsleneiennes
lace. $a.so to $s.75.
Handmade French Pillow
Cases, beautifully embellished in
hand-embroidered sprays, Valen-
ciennes insertion and edge. $e.7S.
Novelty Pillow Cases are in
charming shapes; one heart
shaped one is trimmed with Val
enciennes insertion, fine tucks,
dainty embroidered sprays. bead
ing and ribbon with rosette. $500.
Handmade Round PiIlowcases,
Of nainsook, trimmed with sprays
of beautiful hand-embroidery and
sealloped edge; ribbon rosette on
the side, $500.
Handmade Pillowcases, trim
med with embroidery sprays and
sealloped edgs, $a.7s and $3.50.
Third hoor-F St
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
RED CROSS ON WAY
T0SECOkD 100000
Local Chapter Sets American E.cord
Collection Of Fund.

The finance committee OF the District
Hed .Cross's patriotic war service fund
more than made good yesterday on their
promise 10 announce the completion OF
the S1o00o0 fund. Their report, made
public yesterday showed a total OF s1O6,-
SIS already subscribed. which means a
5000 start for the extra $4,000 the Red
Cross viii try 10 collect in Washing
ton.
Washington. Il seems. has the honor
OF being the first American city to com
plete war service fund for the Red
Cross IN the present crisis. and this
action Is expected TO greatly encourage
the 90 other Red Cross chapters through
our the country In similar work. Already
other cities are asking Washington how
IL was done.
ne executive committee yesterday
SPIKED any attempt that might be made
70 hold so-ealled RED Cross benefits"
% far. no benefits OF any kind have
oeen planned. It being the intention OF
tne committee to appeal directly to Wash
ingtonians for additional funds.
contributions announced yesterday af-
ternOon follow:
A Friend. 500: Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph z.
1hropp. f20o; G. w. p. S1e9; DR.. Frank
dGker. IS; Or. and Mrs William L.
Robins. so; G. NJ. Roumel. 81 Mrs W.
~ sampson. $50; Bishop T. J.. Shahan.
~ Kew. Or. and Mrs ]. G. Craighead
IN menoriAm and Miss Alice Craighead.
klSo' Mrs. Mamie Henderson. 500; Miss
MArSaret NJ. North. Seoi Nellie r. Glib
son. IS.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-17
HOME DEFENSE UNDER Way.

The circulation OF the enrollm Il blanks
Of the lately organized Home Defense
League was the subject broug before
the executive committee of that rsaniza-
ton yesterday afternoon at tn District
Building
1t was decided that the blan should
be issued to the civic bodies nd their
committees for distribution, b anyone
Is eligible to membership WHIT complies
with the requirements stated on the
blanks.
Board OF Trade will present this matter
before the Commercial Club at a luncheon
at noon today.