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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
PREFERS BULLET TO PLAGUE

The following pathetic story is
sent from Lexington. The young man
! is well known in Stanford by the
! younger set, with whom he is very
popular. Much regret is felt at his
misfortune:
Merritt Powell, who lived in
Richmond until he poined the Cana
dian contingent and was sent to
France to fight for the allies, has
contracted tuberculosis, as the re-
suit of the rigors and exposure of
trench warfare, according to the
story, and is slowly dying in camp
hopital
Recently, knowing the lingering
death imposed upon its victims by
the disease, he sens letter to his
commander begging to be sent back
to the front, preferring to try to find
death through a bullet than by the
finger of the White Plague. Word
came to relatives of Richmond of
young Powell's request, but whether
1T was granted or not has not been
learned.
Merritt Powell is the son of
Charles S. Powell and is well known
in Lexington, as was his father, who
died few years ago. The elder Pow
ell was for many years interested in
Eastern Kentucky telephone and wa
ter works companies and was widely
known throughout the State and the
South.
Young Powell attended the Uni
versity of Kentucky during the 1914
1915 session and took a prominent |
part in collegiate activities. While in
school he was pledged to the Phi
Delta Theta fraternity. He left dur
ing February, 1915, and Joined the
Canadian contingent of the British
army in Montreal as a cOrpora1
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
FARM
LANDS FOR SALE
Good Quality-Terms Easy

A trip through different sections
of the state of Mississippi and
an observation of agricultural con-
ditions there has convinced me
that it is the place at the present
time to secure the best land values at
the lowest prices-from SIS to $50
per acre, some of them near a city,
with six trunk line railroads, and as
large as Lexington, Kentucky, where
lands are selling at $500 per acre
by those seeking homes or invest
ments in good farming lands.
Believing that it would be of mu-
tual advantage and profit to those
seeking homes or investments in
farming lands, at lower prices than
are possible in this section of Ken
lucky, where land values have adj
vanced beyond the reach of the far
mer of moderate means, / have as
ISOLATED myself with several respon-
sible gentlemen in the state of Miss
issippi and am in position to offer
some very attractive propositions to
those seeking investments of this
on easy terms, aided by
the Federal Farm Loan Act"
These lands, due to the short win
leT SedSOil, anu iOiiS grazing pcioiuo
are especially adapted to stock rails
ing and diversified farming; are we'll
located as to churches, schools, ship
ping points and markets; are stu
ated on improved highways and are
we'll watered, either by streams or
wells.
Almost every character and kind
IF crop that can be raised in Ken
lucky can be raised profitably in
Cheap railroad rates for home
seekers can be obtained by those de-
'iring to look the situation over.
hall be pleased to give further in
ormation to any one who is sufficient
v interested, that will call to see me
n write to me at Stanford.
HARVEY HELM.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
Tuesdays and Fridays
KILLS ONE, cRIPPLEs ANOTHER

At Crab Orchard late Sunday af-
ternoon Marshal James w. Pointer
shot and instantly killed Leonard
| Hopkins and shot his brother. John
Hopkins through both legs. The for
mer was shot through the heart.
Only two shots were fred by the of
ficer. The Hopkins brothers, who are
sons of Joseph Hopkins, came here
from Bell county and bought the old
Green Briar Springs property. There
are six or eight of the brothers and
they have given the East End people
considerable trouble by drinking and
disorderly conduct Only a few
months ago they ran rough shod over
Crab Orchard, and taking Marshal
Hamilton in tow, placed him in a
stall in the livery stable on Main
street. Hamilton resigned soon after
this and Mr.. Pointer was appointed
in his stead. A short while ago he
had some trouble with Leonard Hon
kins and had to use his billy on him.
Sunday afternoon the two Hopkins
boys came to Crab Orchard and had
a few words with Jim Rogers. A re-
port is current that they borrowed q
pistol from John Payne for the pur-
pose of shooting Rogers They became
disorderly later and dared the officers
to modest them. At this time Mr..
Pointer was at his home, but when
he heard of their action he went to
do his duty. AS he approached them.
Leonard Hopkins fired at him, the
bullet knocking his hat to one side.
He returned fire with the above re-
suit. Hopkins used the pistol it is
claimed he borrowed from Payne.
} Ohm Hopkins had drawn knife in
his hands, but was otherwise unarm-
ed. The latter was unconscious
from the shock for more than an
hour. The Hopkins family was no.
titled of the killing and members of
It came in and took the dead man
and his brother home in Goodwin's
auto truck.
News of the killing reached Stan
ford few minutes after it occurred
and word came that help was need
ed. Several cars of gentlemen left
1T once, Deputy Sheriff w. S. Drye
md Chief of Police Carter being
among the number. Quiet had re-
,umed when they arrived and the
East End capital showed no signs of
he fearful tragedy that had short
While before been enacted. The
:ause for the report that help was
leeded was occasioned by an uncle
# the Hopkins boys coming to town
md telling the citizens that rela-
ives of the dead man would be in in
short while to avenge Leonard
hopkins death. Several of the Hop
Tins came to town but their deport-
nent was perfect, and nothing has
'een done by them that would indi-
ate further trouble.
The killing is greatly lamented.
nut it seems to be the concensus oe
pinion that it was justifiable. Mr..
'ointer is considered a cool, cour-
geous man, wanting to avoid trou-
lie, but ready for it if it has to be.
lie has been under guard since the
Hing. His trial is set for 10
clock Thursday morning
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
TORNADO VISITS BOYLE

The northern and western sections
of Boyle county were visited by a
destructive tornado Friday night.
Barns were blown down and resi-
dences wrecked, stock killed and peo-
pie hurt. Robert H. Deeers, farmer,
was in his barn when it was wreck
ed. He was badly hurt. w. C. Craw-
ford suffered broken arm and was
hurt internally it is feared. The home
of Reuben Garnett was carried COM
pletely away but Mr.. Garrett and
his wife were not injured. The ampi-
theater of the Perryville Association
was wrecked. A barn on w. Harris
farm was wrecked and large plank
from the debris was driven entirely
his residence.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
PLEASING ENTERTAIN
MENT PROMISED

What promises to be a most pleas.
ing and unique entertainment will be
given at the opera house on Wednes-
day evening, program of which APP
peared in Fridays paper. Mr.. Frank
Buck, who has an Office with j. l..
Beazley and who is himself must
clan of high order, will give several
numbers on his wonderful Wilson e.
Sons player-pianos. Under his manip-
ulation these players produce real
music, with all of the expression of a
real pianist. Instead of the usual
player qualities, the pianos have
depth of tone and quality far surpass-
ing the machines which usually grind
out Canned harmony" and but for
knowing that the piano is equipped
with player devise, one would not
realize that the music was entirely
mechanical. Mr.. Buck makes the
more than a musical
He has studied his work
and knows how reproduce results on
his instrument. Besides his numbers
there will be reading by Mrs. w. X.
Warner, piano solo by Miss Annie
Craig, vocal solo by Miss
Mary Bailey, piano number by Miss
Mary Ruth Reinhart, reading by Mrs.
w. R. Todd, vocal solo by Miss Nellie
Wilson Hill, song by Ann Francis
Pennington, piano number by Miss
Annette Wearen, monologue by Miss
Gertrude Gaines, violin solo by Clar-
ence Singleton and vocal solo by
Miss Belle Russell. The proceeds will
20 to the Stanford Graded School and
rs the admission price is small--only
Is and 35 cents-the opera house
will more than likely be crowded.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
FIRE DAMAGES ABOUT $1,000.

Contractor j. r. Powell, who was
selected to make an estimate of the
damage done the courthouse by the
fire week ago, finds that the loss
will not exceed $4,000. His esti-
mate on the building has been made
but that on the furniture has not
been completed. The figures on the
building are not given out, but Mr..
Powell assured the Interior Journal
that they will not be FAR from the
$500 mark. He has made his es-
innate room by room and has taken
much pains in doing so.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
HUSTONVILLE

Jerry Adams was at Wilmore las
week to see Jack Newbern.
Less Eads purchased of Steele q
Burton a five-passenger Ford.
I. l.. Carpenter sold his Ford car
to DR.. Charles Hart for 1920.
Miss Lizzie Phillips, of Liberty, is
the guest of Mrs. w. M. Myers.
Stanley Stephenson and w. ID.
Stage motored to Lexington Thurs
day on business.
{. F. Montgomery and family, of
Liberty, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. T. l.. Carpenter
Gus Geiszl, of Crab Orchard, the
road contractor, was here a few
days ago seeing after some work.
Emmett Mccormack, of Huston
vile, sold six-year-old bay gelding
to j. B. Stout. of Michigan for $3.50.
Bowman Myers has been at home
from Pennsylvania University, at
Lexington, recuperating from the
grip.
Mrs. John J. Allen went to Ash
land Sunday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Maggie Anderson for a few
days.
Our town was in darkness last
Friday and Saturday nights, caused
by bearing burning out of the en-
CINE.
Mrs. J. o. Carpenter and son, Jes-
sic. of Junction City, spent Friday
and Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs. T.
l.. Carpenter.
A great many have made prepara-
tons for burning tobacco beds. but
owing to the wet weather have been
greatly delayed.
1t was j. w. Hoskins and not ].
w. Hooker who received fall from
the barn loft as was stated in this
letter last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Owsley and
baby motored to Stanford Sunday
evening with Mckee Rife to visit
Mr.. Owsley's mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. WAYNE, of |
Danville, are the guests of Mr.. and |
Mrs. M. C. Tanner. Mr.. Wayne is a |
freight conductor on the @. & G..
Coulter White, of Moreland, has |
moved back to his hotel at Moreland |
and will be glad to see all of his old |
customers and all the new ones pos
sible.
Some one threw out poison in town
a few nights ago, putting to death a
few of the worthless ours that make
the nights hideous with their yells
and prowling around in everything.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fields Powers, of
Franklin, Pa, are the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Nose Tanner. Mr.. Powers
S with the Standard Oil Co., and
links the prospects for oil good in
his section.
Another breakdown OF the engine
It the electric light plant on Monday
vening put the whole town in dark
less for a while. Eugene Dunn came
o the rescue of the people and F;
rought his engine to town and soon
ad the town out of darkness.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
GREEN BRIAR SPRINGS

Mrs. Reana Griffin has been in q
serious condition.
Charles Davis sold to John Davis
sow and pigs for $33.
The farmers are feeling good since
the warm days have come.
Miss Maggie Davis was the week
end guest of her sister, Mrs. lack
Brock.
Charles Davis sold to Andy Davis
of the Beech Grove section five shoats
for S32.50.
R. l.. Hammack of Point Leavell,
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Char
les Davis.
Charles Davis bought of G. w.
Saylor good milk COW for $45. Mr..
Davis sold to 4. L. Wilson, two
shoats for $25.
Mr.. A. G. DAVIS visited his brother
in-law, lack Brock at Brindle Ridge.
G. w. Saylor sold cow to to E.
l.. Saylor for $45.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
DoINGs THE COUNTRY OVER

The body of an infant was found
in an old well at Harrodsburg.
John j. Bronaugh, formerly of
Nicholasville, is dead in Chicago.
John Wiehl, aged 81, and we'll
known Lexington undertaken, is
dead.
Brooding over debts, William
Kleeman, of Redwood Falls, Mimi,
killed his wife and four children and
hung himself.
Mrs. Thomas Cross and her three
year-old child, were drowned near
Raywick, Marion county Monday. The
mother jumped into a stream with
her child in her arms.
Five men were killed and ten seri-
Ously injured by a Premature blast
of dynamite in a new subway being
constructed under the East River.
near Blackwell's Island.
"A bill to prohibit liquor importa-
tons into Georgia except for med
icinal and sacramental purposes was
passed by the State Senate last week
"a to 6. 1t now goes to the House.
President Wilson is expected to is
sue. an order, effective April 1, re-
quiring applicants for appointment
10 hxSt, SCNOHu anu tuhu-Cl0oo ROSI-
masters to undergo examinations.
Harry Lingar, white, was killed,
and Floyd Under, colored, was IA
tally wounded at the Yellow Creek
mines, near MiddlesborO Saturday
night. No one was present when
the men fought.
American Belgian relief workers
and Brand Whitlock are to be with
drawn from Belgium and the work
will be carried on by neutral agents
under the direction of United States
citizens stationed in Holland.
Grand Duke Nicholas has been
ousted from the chief command of
the Russian armies because of his
with the Romanoff dy-
nasty. Gen. Alexieff has taken tenn
porary command of the Russian
forces.
The Senate of the General Assem-
bly, of Kentucky yesterday adopted |
that section of the Oliver Bill which |
provides that the State Auditor and
two members to be appointed by the |
Governor shall comprise the Tax |
Commission.
Half a million dollars have been
made by Lexington people trading in
War Babies" in the last six months, !
according to an estimate made by a
lexington banker in a position to
NOW. The speculation has been heav-
ly increased lately, he said.
Three hundred women employees
# Boston department store are
eady to take their places in Uncle
sans preparedness ranks. For many
weeks they have been drilling with
cal guns, under the tutelage of Ma
ional Guard officers, and dressed i'm
he regulation khaki uniform, puttees
nd hat. If necessary, they could go
nto the trenches.
Forty-six men, women and chill
rem are known to have lost their
YES, more than 200 were injured,
lany of them fatally, and the city's
hole north end was leveled to the
round by the cyclone which struck
'ew Albany Friday afternoon.
eath,, agony and the destruction of
ONES, factories and churches and
ublic buildings to the extent of
lore than $1,000, 900 lay in the wake
whirlwind that took less than five
inutes in the passing.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
JOHN PEOPLES FOR ASSESSOR

John c. Peoples, one Of the best
democrats in the county, announces
this issue for the democratic nominal
ton for assessor, subject to the pri-
mary of August 4th. He made Lin
coin county a capital assessor sever
al terms ago, and profiting by his ex-
perience, will be better prepared to
fill the Office again. He says he is in
the fight to win and his many friends
all over the county say they are 60
ing to see that he does. Mr.. Peoples
is a successful farmer, but has al
ways had time to work for the demo-
cratic party and has contributed lib
orally of his means in every campaign
in years. He will have something to
say to the voters through these col
umns little later on.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
SIGN OF GOOD DIGESTION

When you see a cheerful and hap
py old lady you may know that she
has good digestion. If your digestion
is impaired or if you do not relish
your meals take a dose of Chamber
lain's Tablets. They strengthen the
stomach, improve the digestion and
cause a gentle movement of the bow
els. Obtainable everywhere.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
RANK FOOLISHNESS

You occasionally see 1t stated that
colds do not result from cold wea-
ther. That is rank foolishness. Were
it true colds would be as prevalent,
in midsummer as in midwinter. The
microbe that causes colds fiourishes
in damp, cold weather. To get rid of
cold take Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. 1t is effectual and is highly
recommended by people who have
rssSrs G and many nS@ its as real Sa%s
Obtainable everywhere.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
HOW TO PREVENT GROUP

When the child is subject to at
tacks of Group, see to it that he eats
light evening meal, as an overload
ed stomach may bring on an attack,
also watch for the first symptom
hoarseness, and give Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy as soon as the, child
becomes hoarse. Obtainable every
where.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
FAIR MEETING SATURDAY p. M.

The stockholders of the Lincoln
county fair are asked to meet at the
Knights of Pythias hall at 3 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon next, 31st. I'm
portant business is to be transacted
and large attendance is desired. f.
c. Walton, Secretary. 25-2t
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
FITZ SAVING SOULS

Bob Fitzsimmons, the famous pugi-
list, has started out as an evangelist.
He opened his first campaign i'm a
small Pennsylvania town last week.
"Fitz" says that the rest of his life
will be devoted to uplifting mankind.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
c. O. coLoRED WOMAN DIES

"Aunt Sue" Jones, one of the best
known colored women of Crab Or
chard, died there last night after a
protracted illness. She was very pop
ular with the white people and was
one of the best cooks in her section.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27

When to Take Chamberlain Tablets
When you feel duh and stupid af-
ter eating.
When constipated or bilious.
When you have a sick headache.
When you have a sour stomach.
When you belch after eating.
When you have Indigestion.
When nervous or respondent.
When you have no relish for your
meals.
When your liver is torpid.
Obtainable everywhere.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27
WHO'LL BE NEXT?

Following is list of those who
have contributed to the Woman's
Club, the purpose of which is to re-
imburse the members of it for the
loss sustained by the fire. Other
names will appear as donations are
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27

There are 21.600 moving picture
theaters in the United States and
about $2,000,000,000 invested in the
business. M N,Is
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27

j. H. Hill sold his Ford to W.. j..
Owens. of Brodhead, and bought
smother, as good as new, of s. r.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27

G. H. Masters has recently pur-
chased fve-pasenger Ford, which he
will add to his livery.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-03-27

Let the ]. J. supply you with en-
graved cards. -,r.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-11-13
Rippinq Rhymes
(By WALT MASoN.)

It gives my soul a wrench, that l can't join the boys. and excavate a trench, and make war-like noise. l stick to my abode and do my daily grind, because I'm pigeon toed, knock kneed and color blind. For me no hero's wreath, no garlands or ap- plause. because I've store made teeth. swayed back and lumpy jaws. l see the boys go by with buoyant step and free, and shed a weary sigh-th9 march is not for me I may not hear the drums. or join the gallant charge, because I've shriveled gums. because my waistline's large. An, well, a gent can do his little stunt at home. if he can't pot a few beyond the raging foam. By humping all the day, and buckling down like wax methinks that can pay each added wartime tax. By helping liquidate our Uncle's griev- ous bills. I'll keep my record straight, though shy of martial thrills. I'll pay up like guy who wants to do his share; so when the boys go by. I'll get no stony stare. I cannot pack a gun, or wield a snickersnee, because l weigh a ton, and have the housemaid's knee; I'm troubled with the gout and falling hair, but that won't let me out Il still can do my share.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-11-13
HELP THE RED TRIANGLE.

When I France, during the first stages Of the war, under the impression that the Y. NJ. C. A. and its people made practice of coming to person and urging him to Come back to Jesus have found that is the single element for good among the fighting lines today"
 The foregoing was the statement of Major C. S Man British Columbia-with vim. vigor and determination written his makeup of mollycoddle's character in his step or talk.
 This week Bisbee is asked to contribute 5000 the of the Y M C. A. matter of s95. .OOO, 900 will raised throughout the country. Bsbee should aside prejudces gained impressions at home in some isolated instances and "come through"
 Has ever been the pleasure the readers of the Review receive letters from France from en- listed man, from friend who is serving his coun- try? If that reader may recall that the on which the letter written probably bears the Red Triangle-the sign of Y M c. A work in and behind the trenches
 You have heard that the Y. M. c. A. workers take no chances skns declared Major Manchester Nothing be further from the truth Right in the trenches the maintains huts and every soldier who goes by going coming the trenches is given cup of steamng coffee and cigarette that cigar cite sound like hymn music the admonition of Come to Jesus?'
 Your boy and your brother will if of the signs ot the conflict materaize be serving in France Those of you who have preconceved ideas regarding work of the Y NJ C. A. abroad allow them to be thrown into the discard Help the in this way It is a very little thing do for Major Manchester calls the nstu- tion The single element for good in the allied armies"