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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
MAMMOTH CHERRIES.

Miss Sue Irvine. of near this city,
is the recipient of a crate Of cherries
that were grown by her brother, Sam
B. Irvine. at Yokoma. Washington
These cherries were the largest and
most finely favored specimen of this
class of fruit ever shown here. Dark
of color. and very juicy, the pulp is
firm and solid, the seed are unusually
small. The fruit was uniform in col
or and size, each being almost an inch
in diameter. Miss Irvine was grac-
ious enough to bring her present 70
the Standard office, and share the
lucious fruit with us. The sender of
the cherries, Sam Irvine, has been in
the northwest for a number of years
he is we'll satisfied. and has made
good in the State OF his adoption
[Bardstown Standard.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
MARRIED SOLDIER SHE
HAD NEVER SEEN BEFORE

Last Sunday at the home Of her
father, Mr.. Butler C. Rhoads, of the
Taffy neighborhood, Miss Prudie
Rhoads was married to Mr.. Herbert
Sewers, of Valley View, KY, who is
now stationed with Uncle Sans boys
at Chickamauga Park, Ga.
Miss Rhoads had never seen Mr.
Sewers until he arrived to marry
their acquaintance having only been
by correspondence.
A fellow soldier of Mr.. Sewers give
him the name and address of Miss
Rhoads some time ago and he wrote
her-the correspondence eliminating
in the wedding Sunday.
The couple left Immediately for the
groom's headquarters at Chickamau-
ca Park
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
YUM! YUM! YUM.

Fifty jars of jam. jellies and pre-
seves-more than fifty quarts; about
thirty-fve live spring chickens, ana
nine big. lucious cakes were stacked
up at hers grocery when we Went 10
press. These goodies We're last night
expressed to the boys of Company H,
at Lexington. as gift os the good
people of Hartford to them.
There was more of everything in
this line to come as we went to press.
and the BOYS Of old Company H may
now have Sweets with their eats. in
addition to fried chicken, for several
meals.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
MARVIN BEAN AND MRS.
MARY c. WHITE MARRY

A wedding that come as somewhat
of a surprise to their many friends
in Hartford was that of Mrs. Mary
C. White. who was Miss Mary Cox,
daughter Of Capt. and Mrs. 5. Is.
Cox, and Mr.. Marvin Bean, the popu-
lar manager of the Ohio County
Drug Co., which occurred in Owens
boro yesterday.
Mrs. Bean had been making her
home at Harrisburg, H., for about
two years and had recently arrived
in Hartford for visit to her parents
and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bean have many
friends who join The Herald IN wish
ing for them long and happy mar
ried life.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
NOTICE Of CONTRACT
FOR BUILDING BRIDGE,

Notice is hereby given by the I'M
dersigned committee that or Thurs
day, August 9. 1917. and about the
hour Of 1 o'clock p. M. at the court
house in Hartford, Ohio county, KY,
contract for the construction of a
span bridge will be let to the lowest
and best bidder, the bridge to be con-
structed across the public ditch on
Owensboro and Leitchfeld road, or
the road known as the Fordsville
and Whitesville road at Coleman
bridge and not far from the lands of
M. F. Reynolds and Foster Reynolds;
the bridge to be Of steel span and
concrete abutments; the plans and
specifications of same prepared by
the Department Of Public Roads. of
Kentucky, are on file in the office of
John B. Wilson, Judge of the Ohio
County Court, Hartford, Kv., and
also on file in the office of the Com
missioner of Public Roads, Frankfort,
KY, to which plans and specifications
reference is hereby made for a more
specific description of said bridge.
Bidders will be required to submit
sealed bids, give bond with good and
approved security for the faithful
performance Of their contract of con-
struction and right is reserved to re-
ject any and all bids.
Hartford, KY, July "a, 1917.
JOHN B. WILSON,
BEN w. TAYLOR,
B. F. RICE.
30-t2 Committee
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
II. ID. ROSS GOES
TO WASHINGTON

Mr.. H. d. Ross, formerly stenogra-
pher for Judge Wilson and for a time
Secretary of the County Democratic
Committee, has been appointed to a
position in the War Department and
assumed his duties at Washington
Saturday. Since leaving Hartford
more than a year ago. Mr.. Ross has
held a position at Noblesville. Ind.
He is a son of Esquire A. H. Ross, a
prominent citizen and veteran teach
err of Echols. and his many friends
will be glad to learn Of his success.
The appointment is under the civil
service. That he may keep in touch
with Ohio county affairs Mr.. Ross
has ordered The Herald sent to him
in the Nations capitol.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
HAIL HURTS TOBACCO.

The nail last Tuesday and Wcdnes-
day did considerable damage to ia
bacco in several sections Of the coun-
ty, according to reports coming to
The Herald Office.
Tobacco on the farm Of Nj. Hno1
Westerfield, on Route 3, q few miles
from town, was so badly damaged
that he had it cut off, and will depend
upon the sucker growth for his crop
The blades on corn in the gardens
of Hartford were split by the hail
stones.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
AN OLD Pillow.

Mrs. Florence Miller and two sons.
who have just returned from visit
to her brother Mr.. W. L. Tucker, Of
Jefferson county, Ind. viewed sr Old
relic while on her visit, a pillow owned
by a neighbors of Mr.. Tuckers,w which
was bought by the owners grand
father in Scotland. The pillow is ali
iron. except about 6 inches of the
handle. 1t is ~ feet in length. It
has been used many years and is
still fit for service Hodgenville
Herald.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
JOHN :. PEYTON
MADE LIEUTENANT

Jno. S. Payton, from near Olaton.
has been appointed Lieutenant in the
regular army. He enlisted April the
26, 1897. and has been continuous in
the service since. Has served seven
years in the Philippine Islands. Has
served in all grades from Corporal to
Regimental Color Sergeant, which
grade he has held for 10 years. Lieu
tenant Payton hopes to be assigned
to duty with his old regiment. the
9th Field Artillery. which he has
been with from date of enlistment
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

The editor made a trip to Louis
vile last week by way of Owensboro,
and all along the road We're the finest
prospects for crops he had ever seen.
Corn and tobacco We're looking fine,
and all along the country was dotted
with straw piles where wheat had
been threshed, evidence of the fact
that We will not be absolutely with
out biscuits this winter. Lots of hay
and oats were being harvested.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
NOTICE.

The Sunday School Convention OF
Ohio County Missionary Baptist
churches will meet at Bells Run Bap-
fist church about IL miles northwest
of Hartford, next Sunday, July 10Th
at 10 a. m. All our churches. repre-
sentative Sunday School men and Wis
itors are invited to be present. Come
and get the Sunday School vision
BIRCH SHIELDS. Ch'm'n.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

The residence and entire contents
of Pink Fentress, a farmer living at
Davidson Station, was destroyed by
fire Monday afternoon at A o'clock.
The family were away from home at
the time and the fire is thought to
have caught from a defective flue.
Mr.. FerAress had some~ insurance,
but we were unable to ascertain just
how much.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
MISS FLORENCE HICKS DEAD

Miss Florence Hicks, aged about II
years, died Sunday after an illness
of only nine days of typhoid fever.
She was the daughter of Mr.. Jim
Hicks, of Route s, and was a sister of
Lee Hicks, of Hartford.
Her remains were buried Sunday
afternoon in the Patterson grave
yard.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mr.. C. w. Howley, of Livermore.
was here a few days last week visit
ing relatives and friends. Mr.. How
ley was formerly a resident of Hart
ford, but has been in Livermore sew
eral years. Mr.. Howley has four
boys in the service of Uncle Sam now
stationed at Lexington.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
STREET LIGHTS

To lie Turned On In Hartford Just
As Soon As Necessary Appa-
ratus Can BE Installed.
Just as soon as the apparatus can
be put in place Hartford will no Ion
ger be in darkness after night-until
twelve o'clock anyway.
Employees of the Kentucky Light
& Power Co. are now busilv engaged
in putting in place globe sockets anc
light shades, and as soon as they are
all up and the transformer installed
at the light plant, the lights will be
turned on.
The lights around the Square vii
be 100-candle power. while those il
the residence section will be 90, anC
they will be of the latest improved
type Of street light.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

The Proft-Sharing Sale of f. p.
Barnes & Bro, the Beaver Dam mer-
chants, begins Friday, July 9th, and
ends Monday, August 18th. They are
offering the people of Ohio county
lots of genuine bargains, and doubt
less many of them will take advan-
tage of this great sale.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

A big carnival is now OH at Beaver
Dam, commencing Monday and will
continue until Saturday night. The
Broadway Shows are putting on the
attractions, and the company has ten
big shows. Free band concerts by an
Italian band and other free attrac-
tons are advertised. Special courte-
sy shown women and children by the
management.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mr.. Ellis Foster, wife and little
son have returned home after spend
ing a week visiting relatives and
friends in this and Mclean counties.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mrs. A. X. Anderson expects to
leave Saturday for Henderson, where
she will to do some work in the
office of Woodward e. Dixon, taking
the place of Mrs. Arthur Petty, who
was operated on for appendicitis re-
Gently. Mrs. Anderson will be gone
two OF three weeks.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mrs. Joe B. Rogers expects to leave
about next Monday for Kewanee, KY,
to join her husband. who has posi-
ton with a coal company at that
place.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Goodnight-sleep tight, on one Of
those iron beds advertised in this is
sue by Acton Bros. They have some
bargains in them. See their ad. on
nape 2
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

FOR SALE-One steam tractor, 16
horse power, good for any work. AT
half price, $3.50. 5-bbl. tank free.
w. L. BAKER,
24-8t Ceralvo. Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

The recruiting office of Company
H. Third KY. has been closed here
and Capt. Allison and Lieut.. Estill
Barnett left Sunday for their head
quarters at Lexington. They went
through in the automobile of Lieut..
Barnett. Several recruits, as well as
the privates who had been assisting
in the recruiting. also left Sunday
for the mobilization point.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Rev. B. F. Atkisson and wife. OF
Greensboro, visited relatives in the
county last week. Rev. Atkisson il
the pastor of the Third Street Meth
odist church in the capitol Of Da-
viess.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Sheriff S. o. Keown has installed
new office furniture. in his office and
it has added wonderfully to the APP
pearance of it. 1t will also add ma
terially to the handling of thesvol-
ume Of business that goes through
that office.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mrs. Arthur Petty. who was oper-
ated on at Norton's Inn rmary, Louis
vile, recently for appendicitis, has
recovered sufficiently to leave that
institution and it is expected that she
will arrive home todav.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Rev. Edgar Allen will preach at
Baptist church Sunday evening at s
o'clock. All invited. Membership es-
pecially urged to be present.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

FOR SALE-Thoroughbred 81 c.
Brown Leghorn Cockerels, S1.00 each.
MRS. MARY HAMLETT,
26-t4 Hartford. Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

During severe electrical storm
Tuesday afternoon July ~ light
ming struck the residence of Cleve
Her, the groceryman, doing slight
damage. The family, including Mr..
Her, were in the room that was dam
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Miss Vivian Baird. who has been
visiting friends at Echols. returned
the latter part of the week and is
now the guest of Miss Margaret
Mills Central City Argus.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

To own one of the best Wagons on
the market for a small amount Of
money, buy the Owensboro Wagon
from Acton Bros, Hartford. 29t2
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mrs. A. V. Gocdin, Of Charleston,
Mo-, is expected Saturday for a visit
to her parents, Capt. and Mrs. S. X.
Cox, and other relatives.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Schroeder,
Of Greenville, were callers at The
Herald office Saturday. They intend
leaving this week for Akron, Ohio,
where Mr.. Schroeder has accepted q
position with rubber concern. They
are natives of Ohio county.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Misses Hazel Davis and Bernice
Bean, of Owensbero, are spending
two or three weeks with friends and
relatives in and near Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

aged most by the bolt and It is con-
sidered miraculous that none of them
were injured.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

We offer a 3-burner New Process
Oil Stove, best on the market, with
shelf and oven complete for only SIT.
29-t2 ACTON BROS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

See Hartford Mill Co. for Lime,
Plaster and Cement. 24-tt
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

We have a large supply Of Mason
Fruit Jars purchased at price that
will save you money. See US before
buying your supply. u1l
29-t2 ACTON BROS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mr.. H. p. Taylor was in Louisville,
Hopkinsville and several other places
last week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Remember choice of Fairs Ladies'
Hats Saturday for SIPS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
FOR RENT

A five-roOm residence With good gar
den spot. Terms reasonable.
ARTHUR PETTY.
2St4 "a Hartford. KY.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

y One hundred new Shirt Waist in
VOLS, Organdy and Sport Checks
$3.50 value-on sale Saturday for 81
at Fairs. ..ht
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

G. ]. Hoover, Horse Branch; j. B.
Boyd, Route 1, Centertown; John
Bullock, Central City; T. c. Hundley
Echols, were recent callers at The
Herald office.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Choice of our Ladies' Hats Satur'
day, SLIPS; worth $3.50, $3.50 and IS
at Fairs.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

You will make a mistake if YOU
fail to get a Shirt Waist at Fairs
Saturday. Only Sl.0O.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

New shipment of Ladies' Wasl
Skirts at Fairs; prices from $1.OO tt
$3.50.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

1 Mrs. f. w. Rumage, of Detroit,
Mich. who visited Mrs. Rumage's
brother, Dr.. J. B. Tappan. here sew
eral days, left Sunday for Beaver
Dam and will visit there and at Cen
trail City before returning to her
home at Detroit.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

- Bought especially for Saturday,
one hundred Ladies' Waist; worth
Isl. so; Saturday Special, 81 at Fairs
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mrs. A. C. Porter is visiting hei
mother, Mrs. Anthony Robertson, a,
Owensboro.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Misses Mary Warren Collins and
Martha Caroline Pate are visiting
Miss Margaret Taylor, at Owcnsboro.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Miss Beulah Palmer is spending
the weekend with Miss Margaret
Dewitt at Rockport.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mr.. Frank L. Felix was in Cal
houn last week on business.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mr.. s. T. Barnett and wife, Hart
ford, and Mr.. John Lindley. wife and
daughter, Miss Lee Ora. Livermore,
will leave Thursda.' for Littleton,
Colo, for visit to l.r. Barnett's sis
ter, Mrs. Virvil Stevens. They will
be gone about five o. six weeks.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Miss Maurine Martin has returned
from a visit to her grandmother,
Mrs. j. N. Martin. at Cromwell.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mrs. j. c. Gentry has returned to
her home at Livermore after visit
TO her brother, Mr.. r. b. Maltin.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

100 Shirt Waist Day at Fairs, Sat
urday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

to relatives at Evansville and Can
Melton, Ind.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Mrs. Willie Acton. of Owensboro,
is here visiting her sister. Mrs. B. S.
Ellis, ard her father, Mr.. c. H. Lee
Mrs. Acton will leave Owensboro
about the 4th of August to join her
husband at TT. Clinton. Ohio, where
he has accepted position.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25
sco Q O @ o O @ o Q 9 o o o
. LOCAL NEWS AND Q
Il PERSONAL POINTS 9
u e o o o Q G Q G Q @ G . @ Q O @

"There's Photographer" in
Hartford. SCHReEIEh.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

The old-fashioned woman who's.
skirt swept the street may have been
modest, but we bet her ankles were
dusty.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Miss Gertrude Schlemmer return
ed last week from an extended visit
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

Eyes tested, glasses and frames
fitted ard guaranteed, and we stay
here all the time.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

WANTED-OldI Iron at 60c 100ibs.
Rags at $3.50 per 100-1b Beef,
Horse and Mule Hides 15c b.. Gin
seng, Yellow and Mayapple Root at
market prices.
d. L. d. SANDERFUR.
27-t3 Beaver Dam, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

30-t4
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

j. Is. TAPPAN,
Jeweler e. Optician.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-07-25

24-8t
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30-t2
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27-t3
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THE Hal
aged most by the bolt and It is con-
sidered miraculous that none of them
were injured.
FOR SALE-One steam tractor, 16
horse power, good for any work. AT
half price, $3.50. 5-bbl. tank free.
w. L. BAKER,
24-8t Ceralvo. Ky.
Goodnight-sleep tight, on one Of
those iron beds advertised in this is
sue by Acton Bros. They have some
bargains in them. See their ad. on
page 2.
Eyes tested, glasses and frames
fitted ard guaranteed, and we stay
here all the time.
J. B. TAPPAN,
30-t4 Jeweler e. Optician.
Sheriff S. o. Keown has installed
new office furniture. in his office and
it has added wonderfully to the ap-
pearance of it. 1t will also add ma
terially to the handling of thesvol-
ume Of business that goes through
that office.
Mrs. Arthur Petty. who was oper-
ated on at Norton's In rmary, Louis
vile, recently for appendicitis, has
recovered sufficiently to leave that
institution and it is expected that she
will arrive home todav.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Schroeder,
of Greenville, were callers at The
Herald office Saturday. They intend
leaving this week for Akron, Ohio,
where Mr.. Schroeder has accepted q
position with a rubber concern. They
are natives of Ohio county.
Mr.. s. T. Barnett and wife. Hart
ford, and Mr.. John Lindley. wife and
daughter, Miss Lee Ora. Livermore,
will leave Thursda..' for Littleton,
Colo, for a visit to ELr. Barnett's sis
ter, Mrs. Virvil Stevens. They will
be gone about five o. six weeks.
Mrs. Willie Acton. of Owensboro,
is here visiting her sister. Mrs. B. S.
Ellis, and her father, Mr.. c. H. Lee.
Mrs. Acton will leave Owensboro
about the 4th of August to join her
husband at TT. Clinton. Ohio, where
he has accepted a position.
Mrs. E. w. Rumage, of Detroit,
Mich. who visited Mrs. Rumage's
brother, DR.. J. B. Tappan. here sew
eral days, left Sunday for Beaver
Dam and will visit there and at Cen
trail City before returning to her
home at Detroit.
WANTED-Old Iron at Coo 100ibs.
Rags at $3.50 per 100-ibs., Beef,
Horse and Mule Hides 15c h.. Gin
seng, Yellow and Mayapple Root at
market prices.
D. L. D. SANDERFUR.
27-t3 Beaver Dam, Ky.
Mrs. A. X. Anderson expects to
leave Saturday for Henderson, where
she will to do some work in the
office of Woodward & Dixon, taking
the place of Mrs. Arthur Petty, who
was operated on for appendicitis re-
Gently. Mrs. Anderson will be gone
two or three weeks.
Mr.. C. w. Howley, of Livermore
was here a few days last week visit
ing relatives and friends. Mr.. How
ley was formerly a resident of Hart
ford, but has been in Livermore sew
eral years. Mr.. Howley has -four
boys in the service of Uncle Sam now
stationed at Lexington.
The ft-Sharing Sale of f. p
Barnes & Bro, the Beaver Dam mer-
chants, begins Friday, July 9th, and
ends Monday, August 18th. They are
offering the people of Ohio county
lots of genuine bargains, and doubt
less many of them will take advan-
tage of this great sale.
The residence and entire contents
of Pink Fentress, farmer living al
Davidson Station, was destroyed by
fire Monday afternoon at A o'clock
The family were away from home al
the time and the fire is thought to
have caught from a defective flue
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-03
MEXICO STAMPS
OUT PROP PAGANDA
Country Is Not Permitting Ac-
tivity Of Germans,

WASHINGTON, Aug J.--The semi
official Mexican news bureau today
published the following to show that
German propaganda is being put down
by the Mexican government
II recently came 10 the knowledge OF
official, that shipment OF several
hundred cases of arms and ammuni'
tion had been made 10 the port Of Sa-
lima Cruz on the Pacific side OF the
lsthmus oi Tehuantepec and consigned
to certain private parties who were
suspected OF being engaged IN pro-
German intrigue IN the state of CHA
pas The ,hipmen, was ordered to he
seized which was done Immediately
upon it' arrival
The local authorities OF the city OF
Guadalajara recently became cognl,an,
of plan on the part Of certain COT
man residents NJ that city To hold Va
meeting or festival In one oi tie lead.
ing theateS for the purpose Of ad-
vancing the cause of the llohcniollcrn'
asan,, the civilized nations OF Europe
a, the local newspapers phrased II
The authorities le, II be understood
that this project would be regarded un-
favofahly whefeupon the promoters of
the movement changed the announced
purpose and character Of the meeting
10 one for the benefit OF the poor
children ~ the ci,v