davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
FARMERS MEETING
CALLED OFF.

The meeting at Winchester has
been called off by the following letter:
Gentlemen:-This is to notify you
that the State Farmers Institute
scheduled for Winchester February
2S, March l and 2, has been called off.
Owing to the influx of people into
Estill, Powell and Clark counties
prospecting for oil, we have found
the hotels at Winchester filled to their
capacity and we are unbale to secure
the promise of rooms to accommodate
the speakers, delegates and visitors
who attend this meeting.
The people of Clark county and
Winchester are anxious to open the
doors of their homes to the visitors
but this meeting coming at this time
of the year when the weather could
not be depended upon, it is deemed
unwiseto attempt it on account of the
inconvenience and embarrassment
which would likely ensue and being
unable to secure the promise of any
hotel rooms in advance it was agreed
by all that this Institute be called off
for the present.
Kindly make mention in your col
umns of this meeting being called off,
and greatly oblige,
Yours very truly,
Mat S. Cohen.
Commissioner of Apri
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21

COMING.

Next Sunday the people of Rich
mond and Madison county will be Civ
en- a rare treat--a treat that is sell
dom afforded our citizens. Michael
J. Tanning, of Philadelphia, the noted
Irish oratorz will speak at the Court
House in the afternoon at 8 o'clock,
and at the First Christian church at
seven p. m.
Mr.. Tanning is one of the greatest
temperance lecturers before the A
merican ,publit today. He has thrilled
and charmed thousands by his match
less eloquence. and turned the tide
in the lives Of hundreds, yea thous-
ands, who we're on the downward
course-oi the road to destruction.
Every man, ,Swoman and child who
possibly can, should hear him while
IN our city. Mr. Tanning comes un-
der the auspices of the local W. C. T.
U, and these good women are to be
congratulated bn securing his SER
vices. .::s
q There is mo- Sflmission charged, but
p free will offeiing will be taken. 1t
will be onA Of the delights of your life
= hear this gifted orator. Every
body is most 6rdially invited to be
x3las1nunk. sss1ls
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
|. O. O. F. MEETING.

The Eighth district meeting of Ken
lucky Odd Fellows was held at Odd
Fellows Temple in this city, on last
Thursday. A large number of dele
gates arrived on monday trains and
the meeting was called to order at 2
o'clock in the afternoon. After a
brief session the Grand Lodge Degree
was conferred upon several candi-
dates.
From seven to eight o'clock there
was an open session to which the pub
lie had been invited. Although the
weather was very disagreeable, a
large number of persons were pres
ent and greatly enjoyed the occasion.
MIR. Byron Juett was master of cere-
monies and acquitted himself most
gracefully. There were only two
speeches made at the open session.
These were delivered by Judge W. ".
Gregory, Grand Master of Kentucky
Odd Fellows, Mayfeld, and Hon. R. G.
Elliott, Grand Secretary, of Lexington.
Judge Gregory is young man Of
pleasing personality, and graceful
and fluent speaker. He made a STIR
ring address and captivated all who
heard him. He delved deeply into the
beauty and sublimity of the fraterni-
ty and held his listeners spellbound
When he concluded he was roundly
applauded, and it was the concensus
of opinion that he was the right man
in the right place. The speech of Mr..
Elliott, who has been Grand Secre-
tary of the Order for a quarter of a
century, was very pointed and elected
much praise.
At the conclusion of the speech
making congratulations were extend
ed to the speakers and the visitors de-
parted. The meeting was then called
to order and after conducting the reg
ular routine work, Madison Lodge No.
IA, conferred the first degree on a
number of candidates. After the
comforting of the degree, the lodge
room was cleared and the ladies of
Million Rebeckah Lodge, No. %, SER
we'd most tempting lunch to visitors
and members, and thus the district
meeting was brought to a close in a
blaze of glory.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
VALLEY VIEW.

j n Ray and son Alex, of Shelby
|vifles were here last Wednesday buy
Ing cows. They will remain about a
week.
+ James Tudor, Bilbert and Boxley
|are visiting their sister, Mrs. Wilbert
FStapp.
( Mrs, Fannie Baker was the guest
a her sister, Mrs. Edgar Burgess, in
Richmond last week.
8 Miss Vera Broughton, of Waco, is
|1he guest of her brother, Mr.. Ellis
BFoughton and wife.
Mr.. Beverly Morgan, of College
Hill was, here la--aeek with the
family of H. c. HI
Mrs. C. C. Griggs was in Richmond
last Wednesday.
Robert w. Long, of Newly, passed
through here Wednesday on his way
to Lexington.
DR.. N. A. Bailey was in Lexington
last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Reeves, of Waco
were the guest of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. M. F. Wharton, from Saturday
until Sunday.
Miss Ethel Wharton was in Rich
mond Saturday.
Mr.. M. F. Wharton, one of the old
est residents of this place, has bought
home on North Broadway in Lex
ing, and will move to that place in a
short while. Mr.. Wharton moved here
from Woodford county twenty-seven
years ago and was in the lumber bus
mess for a number of years. He also
run a general merchadise store at
this place for sixteen years. He is
now in the real estate business in
Lexington.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
UNION CITY.

On account of rain there were but
few out to church Sunday, but the
pastor drove eighteen miles to preach
to them.
Ock Parks has four cases of meas
les in his home. There are several
new cases in this vicinity.
Miss Ethelene Wilson dismissed heI
school for a few days, not being able
to teach.
Mrs. Rosa Dunn, who was seriously
burned some time ago, is very low
She is eighty years old and her re-
covery is very doubtful.
Mr.. Frank Powell passed away OF
the 18th. Funeral services were helC
at the Christian church. Mr.. Powell
was one of our best citizens and &
man that will be missed in our com
munity.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
IN MEMORIAM.

Miss America Myrtle Todd, eldest
daughter of S. M. Todd, died at her
her home near Kingston, Thursday,
February Is, at 2:45 o'clock, aged 22
years a months and % days. She
made her confession of faith in Christ
and united with the Hayes Fork Bap-
tist church at the age of 13 and has
lived a noble christian life. She was
teacher in the Sunday School and
organist at this place at the time of
her death. When the angel of death
visited this earthly vineyard and was
about to enter this home and pluck
from our hearthstone our precious
jewel, she was asked by her mother
if she was ready to die. She quickly
answered eyes, l want to die" and
she was later asked who she would be
with when she died and said, "she
would be with her Maker" She also
stated with outstretched arms that
she could see her way bright. And
with number of her loved ones near
her she said, "How many of you are
going to meet me?" She was inform
ed by one near by her that they were
all going to try to meet her. She said
"All that are going to meet me come
and tell me-" When her father, moth
er, two sisters and a brother had
obeyed her command she said, "All
right sit down it will soon be all over
with me-" Then later she said 81 see
such pretty little things and that
thingsw ere SO pretty up high" Ask
ing them to look and see and telling
them to watch she was trying to lead
them too, let's all go together take
wings and all fly.
So in very short time she passed
over the river to that home eternal
not made by hands. 1t is our sad loss
but it is her gain.
A precious one from US is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
A Loving Aunt, A. F. NJ.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21

A death that has occasioned uni,
versal sorrow in this community was
that of Mrs. John Hisle, Sr., which
occurred at her home on the Lancas-
ter pike about two miles south of this
city, last Thursday morning. Mrs
Hisle had been in declining health for
several months, but the cause of her
death was due to pneumonia. Owing
to her enfeebled condition, when this
dread disease fastened its fangs upon
her, she was unbale to withstand its
blighting effects and the life of a
beautiful christian character was
brought to a speedy and ultimate
end.
Deceased was seventy-six years of
age and was one of the most highly
respected and best beloved women of
Madison county. Possessing "char-
ity that hopeth all things" she great
ly endeared herself to the people, and
when the shadowy hand of death drew
the veil Of night across her vision,
she passed quietly and serenely from
life into the light of eternal day.
Surrounded by friends and loved ones,
with a smile as serene as the setting
sun, she seemed to welcome with joy
the rustling garments of the night,
and she sank to rest like tired child
in the lap of motherhood.
In the death of Mrs Hisle the COM
munity has lost splendid christian
woman, the church devout and faith
full member, the aged husband faith
full helpmeet who always stood Loyalty
by his side in sunshine and shadow,
the children the best friend they ever
knew-a mother whose love and de-
votion is beyond computation and
too great for enumeration.
She is survived by her husband,
Mr. John Hisle, Sr., Mrs. Fannie
Griggs, of Doylesville; Mrs. ]. Tandy
Fades, of Lexington; Mrs. Kitty
Hughes, and Mrs. d. Bush, of Win
chester; Mrs. Ida Gentry, Mrs. Mag
gle Reeves and Mr.. John Hisle, Jr.,
of Madison county, all of whom have
the sympathy of legion of friends
in their bereavement.
The funeral was held Saturday
morning at the residence on the Lam
caster pike, conducted by DR.. M. T.
Chandler, pastor of the Methodist
Church, South, of this city, of which
denomination she was a devout men,
ber, thence the burial in the Rich
mond cemetery.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
W. CT. u. Commentaries
Life of Frances Willard

Services commemorating the life
and achievements of Frances E. Will
lard were held yesterday afternoon by
the Womem's Christian Temperance
Union at the Second Presbyterian
Church. Mrs. Thomas Davidson was
in charge of the exercises.
Mrs. Alfred Andrews sang LEAD
Kindly Light" Mrs. Stucky read a pa
per on Frances Willard's Winning
Way" Thomas B. Roberts told of the
life of Frances Willard, Mrs. Frances
Beauchamp spoke of Miss Willard's
visits to Lexington.-Lex. Heard
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
FILES SUIT FOR DIVORCE.

Mrs. Mary Belle Robbins, has filed
suit in the Clark Circuit Court for
divorce, charging her husband Carl C.
Robbins, editor and proprietor of the
Winchester Sun, with cruel and in
human treatment and infedlity. She
sets forth that he owns newspaper
plant worth $4,000 and a residence
worth $4,000, and is able bodied and
intelligent, and able to earn at least
$500 per year. She asks for $4,000
alimony. Judge ]. M. Benton is at
torney for the plaintiff.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTICE.

~. By order of the Madison
County Board of Education the coun-
ty district schools will reopen on
Monday, March 5, 1917. Trustees
will please notify patrons.
(2). According to the law of 1916,
the county school trustees. must meet
at the court house on Saturday, Mch.
8, 1917, to organize their respective
division boards by electing chairman
and secretary for each division. This
is an important meeting and request
that all trustees be present.
Respectfully,
8 1t H. H. Brock, Supt.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
German-American Leader
Will Be First Volunteer

The patriotic president of the Ger
man-American Alliance in New York,
says that if Germany's submarine
policy results in war with the United
States and the president calls for vol
unteers he will be Volunteer No. 1.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
SOME WATERMELON PATCH.

We notice in a recent issue of the
Eustis (Fla.) Lake Region that man
is planting five hundred acres of wa
termelons in that section. Some wa
termelon patch, eh? The "Sour
Woods" section of Madison county will
not have a grand total of five
hundred acres of the joy fruit, but
for a good, sweet, juicy and lucious
watermelon we will put the "Sour
Woods" district of old Madison a
gainst the world. Through its pro-
duction of this captivating fruit, this
section dissenminates more joy than
any other portion of the county, be-
sides returning a handsome revenue
to the producers.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
Less Apprehensive.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The failure
to receive from Cuba today reports,
showing any marked growth in the
liberal rebellion, caused administra-
tion leaders to regard the situation
there with less apprehension. Minis
ter Gonzales reports confirm early un-
official dispatches, telling of the dis
persal of various rebel bands. They
also told, however, of the occupation
of San Diego by General Fernandez,
commanding the Morem Regiment of
regular troops, who had Joined him in
the revolt.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
EditOrTellS How
DID,. D. Cured
His Eczema


II. G. Hotchkiss, Editor Echo. PROPHETS
town, ILL.,: Remember mine was eczema of
fifteen years standing. Now / am COM
pletely healed, after bottles of ID. ID. ID.
I have seen case Of 25 years standing
cured. / have seen my own doctor cured
of barber's itch, which he could not cure
himself.
+. r. Tesar, Banker, Hopkinton, Ia: I
treated with three doctors for six months.
They did me no good my face and scalp
were full of the disease. I applied ID. ID. ID.
Resut-my face is as smooth as a baby's.
Rev. L. !. Downing, Pastor 9Th Av. Pres
byterian Church, Roanoke, Va: For three
years l suffered. intensely SO. / have at
last found relief in ID. d. ID. / am no
longer tortured-completely cured. have
. no hesitancy in acknowledging the great
virtues Of this specific.
Druggists are glad to recommend this hi
Come to us and we will tell you more about
this remarkable remedy. Your money back
unless the first bottle relieves you. d. D. D.
Soap Keeps your skin healthy. ASK about II,
~ STOCKTON. 4 SON -
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
MRS. WARREN DEAD.

Mrs. Charlotte Duncan Warren,
widow of Judge R. C. Warren, died at
her home in Stanford last week, fol-
lowing a protracted illness, due to old
age. Mrs. Warren was a sister of
Mrs. w. o. Bradley, of Lexington,
and is prominently connected over
Central Kentucky. The funeral was
held from her late home Wednesday
and the burial took place in Danville.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
WILL SING ON 18th.
Nv Dear Mrs. Burnam:

My Dear Mrs. Burnam:
am glad you will be able to change
to February 26th, as feel that will
be able to render a better account
then than if l had tried to get thru
on the original date.
/ leave for the East tomorrow sing
ing in Brockton, Mass, on Friday, in
New Bedford, Sunday, Richmond, Va,
Tuesday, Bristol, Tenn, Thursday,
then Richmond, KY, on Monday.
Yours very truly,
H. Evan Williams.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
THE ELECTION is NEAR.

1t is only a short time till the Aug
ust primary and all of the probable
entrants have not yet made public
their Intentions The early birds gets
the worm and it will cost you just as
much later on. Now is the time to
get in the running. Have several
thosuand cards made at once in addi-
ton to your formal announcement in
the papers.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
TWO DISTRICTS HAVE
GONE OVER TO
REVOLUTION
Military Governor Of Guantanamo
Tells United States Consul.
WANT MENOCAL TO resign
Washington Hears That Government
Making Progress Against
Liberals.


Santiago, Cuba, Feb. 15.-The mill
tary governor yesterday informed p.
Merrill Griffith, American Consul here
that the military forces of the Guam
tanamo District had joined the revo-
lutionary movement. He also said
that a similar situation prevailed in
Mayari Baraco. The military COVER
nor stated that all operations are to
be stopped Immediately if President
Menocal resigns in favor of the vice
president.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
THE REVIVAL CLOSES.

The revival which has been in pro-
gres here for the past two weeks,
closed Sunday night with three addi-
tions to the church.
All the sermons of DIR. Robertson
were characterized by their depth of
feeling and cool, quiet delivery. His
coming has been highly beneficial to
the city and to the religious institu-
tions especially. These have been
drawn together in a more perfect un-
derstanding and sympathetic work.
The impress of DIR. Robertson will
be felt for many years.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
NOTICE.

Cards of thanks and obituaries are
charged for at the rate of five cents
per line for the first twenty lines;
then at the rate of 25 cents per inch.
Nothing less than one dollar. An
average of five words usually fills a
line.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our many friends for their
kindness and sympathy shown US in
our sad bereavement in the loss of
our daughter and sister, Myrtle.
S. NJ. Todd and Family,
Kingston, Ky.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
WANTED IN THE COUNTRY.

A man and wife. The woman must
be a good cook. The man is wanted
to do general work around the house
and garden. Call at this office or
phone 50 and get further information.
7tf
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
FIGHT AjaDAY SHOWS

Frankfort Vs4lA Ban Movies" On
FRANKFORN KY, Feb. 15.-The
hight on sun1ax picture shows was
|rsopened here Z tonight, when the
Mems Federation adopted resolution
|xequesting Comnonwealth's Attorney
Bradley to file &penal action to stop
them. The suit will be filed for the
April term
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21

DIR. E. B. Barnes left Monday morn
ing for Morehead where he will en-
gage in a revival for two weeks. DIR.
Barnes is recognized as a powerful
pulpit speaker and his services are in
demand.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21

Old fashioned New Orleans molas-
ses. Lackey & Todd, phone 62. 7tf
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
Yours respectfully,
]. M. Hendren, ,
Kx-x

Since @.z.-sove was set up, Judge
Baxter called at this office and said
that the fiscal court had by order made
him the custodian of the court house
and grounds, and that it was no trou-
BILE for anyone to acquaint himself
with the information as to who ordered
the trees cut out. He seemed to be
under the impression that this paper
was making an attack on him. In this
connection we wish to say that we
gave the news to the people without
any desire on our part to do otherwise
than to give the news; and we further
say that it has been our policy ever
since We have been in the newspaper
business not to assail any one per-
sonally in our columns. We will not
depart from this rule. Neither will
we depart from our rule of giving the
people the news, it matters not whom
may be concerned Herewith. 1t is
not necessary for us to assure Judge
Baxter of our hearty good will to-
wards him because these columns have
done that long ago.
And now for legal analysis of the
situation. The jailer is by law the
custodian of the court house and
grounds and the so called order of the
Fiscal Court is a mere nullity. Sec
tion 394S of the Kentucky Statutes
reads as follows:
"The jailer of each county
not having population of sew
enty-fve thousand or more
shall be superintendent of the
public square, court house,
clerks Office, Jail, stray pen and
other public buildings at the
seat of justice*********."
The word custodian means "a keep
er: guardian a superintendent"
A custodian is certainly not author
lied to destroy property even though
it may be admitted that the order of
the Fiscal Court referred to was a
proper one. A wanton destruction is
not preservation of property. Sure
ly in a matter so vitally affecting the
comfort of the people as the valuable
shade trees in the court house yard,
there should have been some consul
tation with the Fiscal Court before a
wholesale slaughter of them was or
dered.
Again we say that we have no de-
sire to stir up strife against Judge
Baxter nor any one else and prefer to
continue our course without animosi-
ties.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
INCUBATOR FOR SALE.

Cypress incubator $50 egg capacity.
Good as new. Phone $50 NJ. 72t
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
MORE ABOUT THE TREE
CUTTING.

The following letter is self explain
atory:
To the Editor of the Climax Madison-
ian:
Dear Editor: J
/ noticed in the last issue of yeur
paper that the shade trees in the
Court House yard had been cut down.
| was very much surprised and gfjev-
ed to know this; because l had a to{ce
in putting those trees in the yard md
now am the only living one thattBos
connected with the job, and l will elye
you its history.
About the year 1870 1 was nQem-
bef or the Fiscal Court of this col ty
which was then composed of sikh
magistrates. l was magistrate IN
the Poosey Precinct and was ke
youngest member on the bench. w He
in session at Richmond there W; =
plea brought to US for shade tree
be put in the court house yard ~
necessity, improvement, and conn
We readily sanctioned the cause !
made an allowance of $500 for
tree. At that time Capt. Bob Te
was Circuit Clerk and George Sh,
elford was County Clerk. Those y
men had the trees set out, and s
never forget how Capt. Terrill wa
ed and cared for them. No ~
in that town ever took more pc
with her pot flowers than Bob ~
with those trees. Now / am the "a =
living representative of that FiS ~
Court or the county officers in Office =
that time. They are gone and u
shade trees are gone. However, ~
would like to know who authori5 ~
their slaughter and why had they
come so offensive?
Please tell US. ft
Yours respectfully, r.
]. M. Hendren,
Speedwell, Kentuc1v 4.
All of the trees have not been ~
some eigth or nine nearest to &6
Court House were felled. The othtr4
were trimmed severely.
There was no order of the Fist13
Court for the removal of the tree
And none of the county court so Et
ash the records show. H
The grand jury, the guardian Of ~,
peoples rights, is now in session, all
is clothed with ample authority -
fully investigate this matter for tn
people. 1t is passed to them.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-02-21
MRS. JOHN HISLE, SR., DEAD.

Commissioner of Agri
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-01-27
Fixes Penalty For Use Of Fire.
arms, Air Guns

Donaldsonville. La, Jan. o.
The commission council has adop-
ted an ordinance making it unlaw-
full for any one to discharge fire
arms of any kind, air guns, mig
ger-shooters" and other instru-
ments of similar nature within
the corporate limits of the city.
A fine of not more than $50, or
Imprisonment for not more than
thirty days. or both, at the discre-
ton of the court, are the penalties
provided for violation of the ordi-
nance.