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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
No. AZ
BOWLING green and
GREENSBORO ROAD PLAN
Discussed At Big Meeting
AT Beaver Dam Last
Saturday

The most important good roads
meeting ever held in the county met
at Beaver Dam, Saturday. The meet
ing had been called for the purpose
of discussing plans for building a
national post road from Owensboro to
Bowling Green, by way of Hartford,
Beaver Dam, Cromwell and Morgan
town. The project originated in
Hartford and Judge Cook Hal;eI the
fiscal officialg of Davies. Ohio. nut
Ter nG'. Warren ta meet ~ Beaver
Dam Saturday. The response to the
call was ready and. enthusiastic.
County Judge Drake, of Warren
county was present, and said ONLY
five miles of Warren's part of the
and that his county was ready to
complete its part of the road at once.
Judge Wells, county attorney,
Birkhead. county engineer, Spurrier
and commissioners Riney, Horn and
Wilson, of Daviess, were on hands
with proposition to meet Ohio coun-
lty, not only at the selected point Of
the proposed road. but at any other
road it cared to build.
Butler county was present with
more than fifty citizens, including
Judge Haynes, Nat Howard, Rolla
KeOwn, editor Rives, of the Green
River Republican, bankers Carson
and Doolin, and they were "rarin"
TO build the road.
A temporary organization was eff
fected by electing Judge Mack Cook
chairman and the editors present
secretaries.
Speeches were delivered by Judge
Wells, county attorney Birkhead and
county road engineer Spurrier, of
DaViess county, by Judge Haynes and
Nat Howard. of Butler county, and
by Judge Cook and county attorney
Kirk, of Ohio county.
When the meeting closed it was
apparent that the building of the road
was assured provided Ohio county
built its part. Daviess and Warren
have their sections practically COM
pleted, Butler was there with re-
sponsible bankers to guarantee the
building of the highway through But
Ter, and county attorney Kirk told
the representatives of the sister coun-
ties to be of good cheer; that Ohio
would connect the link.
A permanent organization was eff
fected, the members of which are the
active members of the fiscal courts
of the four counties at interest.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
OHIO COUNTY's 1919
ASSESSMENT FOR TAXES

Official certification of Ohio coun-
tvs assessment of property for tax
able purposes. for the present year,
has been transmitted to the Local
Authorities. the summary of which
is as follows:
Total assessed value of live stock,
S1.565,190.
All other property assessed, So
S46,654.
Less exemptions on live stock,
$9s3.21O.
Total assessed value OF live stock,
S1,565,19O.
Less exemptions from live stock.
S6Sl.SSO.
Live stock subject to taxation,
ss33.2lO.
All other property assessed. So
346.654.
Total assessment, subject to taxa
tion. $1O.279,S64.
Tax on live stock a loo, $933.21
Tax on other property q Ace, $37,-
3S6.62.
Total tax due the state. $3S,319.S3
Intangible personal property,S6S4,-
OLE.
Manufacturing machinery, $s9.-
1870.
Agricultural implements, Sl99, $50.
Raw Material at plant. $4,000.
Total exempt from Local taxation
$915.522.
Total amount subject to County
tax. $S,364,342.
At SOC, the county rate. $46.s21.-
n
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
LAST LAP OF PEACE
NOW NEARING END

The stage is rapidly being set for
the final phase of the peace negotia-
tions. Yesterdays plenary session
of the Peace Conference stamped its
approval on the covenant of the
League of Nations, while to-day Ger
many's plenipotentaries are expected
to arrive at Versailles to join the
members of the mission already
there. Some points in the peace
treaty to be presented the Germans
are as yet unsettled, but it is con-
sidered that the clauses involved will
shortly be ready for incorporation in
the document, so that the completed
treaty will be ready for the enemy
delegates by the weeks end.
Italy was not represented at the
plenary session yesterday. but dis
patches from Rome indicate the prob
ability that her delegates will re-
turn to Paris after a brief period.
The Italian Pertinent will meet to-
day, and it is expected that Premier
Orlando will at once appear and lay
before it the situation which arose
at Paris when President Wilson made
his public statement relative to
Fiume and Dalmatian coast.
Action by the Pertinent which will
be, in effect, mandate to the Orlan-
do Ministry, will be requested, there
being an effort to secure a unanimous
vote on the resolution demanding
that Italy's claim on the eastern
coast of the Adriatic coast be recog-
nized. If this is done it is probable
that Premier Orlando and his col
leagues will immediately reappear at
Paris.
Advices from Rome state that the
semi-official view of the situation
there is that Italy has not definitely
withdrawn from the Peace Confer
ence, but has merely suspended par
ticipation. If the vote of the Italian
Pertinent is favorable to the position
taken by Premier Orlando it is proba-
BILE that the diplomatic battle will be
resumed in Paris.
There is apparently no thought for
the present at least, to annex Fiume
to Italy by Parliamentary action, It
being planned to demand action on
the part of the conference.
The National Council at Fiume,
however. has, according to report,
handed over all the powers OF tbs
state and municipality to a repre-
sentative of Italy there.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
RECENT LAND SALES.

With the approach of the crop
season land sales have fallen off ma
terially. as our transcript of recent
sales shows.
James H. Miller to w. l.. and Bes-
sic Taylor, two tracts on North Pan
Their creek, $4,000.
Dula and Dan King to Raymond
Phillips, lot in Hartford, $500.
Estil Shields to N. H. Keown, lot
in Cromwell. 5000.
Frank Lavender to C. II. Brown,
As acres on Rough river, $4,000
j. F. Cooper to Isom Royal, lot in
Fordsville, $3.50.
]. A. Ralph to J. l.. Ralph, 40 acres
on South Panther creek. S200.
r. f. Taylor to j. l.. and j. II.
Ralph, 81 acres on South Panther
creek, 500.
p. II. Afford to Maggie Baize, lot
in Horse Branch. $3.50.
NJ. A. Cairnes to V. NJ. Render,
lot in Rockport, $3.50.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
ROAD BUILDERS MEET
AT THE COURT HOUSE,

An interesting road meeting was
held at the court house Monday
night. Call for the meeting was not
sent out until 400 O'Clock in the af-
ternoon. but a good crowd turned
out. The purpose of the meeting
was to discuss ways and means for
building Ohio county's section of the
Greensboro and Bowling Green feder-
al post road.
The meeting was organized by
electing Judge John b. Wilson chair
man, Rowan Holbrook vice-chairman
and Otto Martin secretary. Another
meeting was held at the court house
last night, but too late for report in
this issue. Other meetings will be
held from time to time. both in Hart
ford and in the principal towns of the
county through which the highway
will pass.
A great deal of enthusiasm was
manifested at the meeting Monday
night, and confidence was freely ex-
pressed that the road would be built
The total cost of the road through
the county will be about 100000,
only forty per cent, or $4,000 will
have to be paid by the county, the
remainder being paid by the nation
and state. Much of the county's
part of the expense of the road will
have to be paid for by private sub
scription, and it is believed the towns
and land owners along the proposed
route will freely contribute the mon
ey. The route from Hartford to
Cromwell will follow the road now
established. but it is not yet deter
mined whether it will approach
Green river at Borah's or Annis' fer
ry. Contributions of land owners on
that section will determine that part
of route. On account of indisposi-
ton of land owners, along the route
from Beda to Pleasant Ridge, to con-
tribute the right of way and other
assistance it is probable the post road
will be established by way of Helm
and Nuckols. Land owners along
the latter mentioned route offer, not
only to furnish the right of way, but
to contribute $4,000 toward build
ing the road. Report of the progress
Of these meetings will be reported
from week to week until final ar
rangements for constructing the high
way are completed.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
THE EAGLES CLAW.

1t is always a painful task to have
to severely criticise a fellow mem
Der of our craft, but we must rise to
the defense of an ancient and honor
able friend. The eagles claw is
merciful compared to an inexcusable
and irreparable exposure of our
friend, by editor Creep, His crime
is nothing less than peaching
upon uncle Alex; uncle Alex who eats
right across the table from editor
Creep, uncle Alex, who hauls the
editor to and fro on his preaching
and counting tours; uncle Alex who,
like himself, needs a helpmeet and
comforter. What If uncle Alex does
take a vacation, and go auto-riding
in the seductive twilight hours, and
what of it If the sap of romance rises
anew in the man passing through
lifes middle watch? What of it?
There are some things too sacred to
be paraded in the columns of a news
paper; some things that only an
enemy would dare to mention above
a whisper. and uncle Alexis twilight
rides is one of them. Shame on
you, Creep. to thus attempt to tear,
with cruel hands. uncle Alexis play
house down.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
GREENSBORO TOBACCO
MARKET UP A LITTLE

The local tobacco market yester-
day recovered from the slump
which has been on for a few days,
due probably to the good season.
There were 37,375 pounds of Pryor
sold yesterday for $5,7O2.S2, at an
average of $15.25. This average is
considerably higher than those which
have been prevailing for the past
week, and a much larger amount of
tobacco was disposed of. There were
2,775 pounds of Burley sold for
$355.S4 at an average of $12.S2.
In the Eastern division the Lam
caster sold 1851 pounds of Pryor for
$2,0S4.2S, at an average of S15.44.
The Daviess County house sold o.
235 pounds for S297.99, at an aver
age of 1888 The Equity Home
disposed of 1,455 pounds for $685.
20, which made an average of 1851
In the Western division the Ow-
ensboro led with a sale of l5.945
pounds OF dark tobacco that brought
an average of Sl7.54. For this the
amount OF $2.795.99 was paid out.
Field Bros. sold 2,2SO pounds of the
same type at an average of $13.4s.
For this the growers received $500
sc. The Electric house had no sale
yesterday.
In the Eastern division the Lam
caster will open sales this morning,
with the Equity following and
Dayiess County closing.
In the Western division the Field
Bros. will open. with the Electric fol-
lowing and Owensboro closing.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
LOUISVILLE MARKETS.

Cattle-Export steers $50 10,
heavy shipping, $14G15; medium
$3.50 Ola; light, $1O.5O@13; fat heif
ers, SS.50@14; fat cows. S10@S13;
medium, s7@10; cutters, $6@7;
bulls, S7.5O@11; feeders, S9@1S;
stockers. $7.5O@11.50; choice milk
COWS, $1O0@125; medium, $3.50
100; common, $55@75.
Calves-Best veals. S11.5O@
medium, $6.5O@1O; common, $50
$3.50.
Hogs-165 pounds and up S2O.25;
120 to 165 pounds S19; pigs, 12O
down, $17; throwouts, S1S.25 down
Sheep Best sheep, $13@ IA;
bucks Sill down; clipped stock. 81
and So less; best fall lambs, $16@
IS; best spring lambs, $50 20.
Produce-Country butter 80 a 35c
Eggs candled, $40 soc.
Poultry-Hens. ESQ 80; medium
and small spring chickens, 27 sec;
geese, $50 zoe.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
JURY AWARDS HEAVY
DAMAGES FOR Death
Of Mae Easton, Killed In
Auto Wreck Last
August

A verdict for $4,000 was rendered
in circuit court here Wednesday
against Barnes Brothers. of Beaver
Dam. in a suit of the administrator
of Mae Easton, deceased. against
said defendants. on account of the
. killing of the deceased by a car be-
longing to Barnes Brothers, in an
automobile wreck, on the Beaver
lam pike. in August of last year.
At the time of the accident Miss
Faston was riding in a car. driven
by Doris Martin The Barnes car,
driven by Carlisle Oldham, 1t was al
legged. was on the wrong side of the
road. which accounted for the col
lision. Miss Easton's death was
caused by a broken wind shield cut
ting jugular vein.
This is the first judgement ever
awarded in an Ohio county court
for death or injury due to automobile
accident. and 1t was in fact the first
serious accident to occur in the coun-
ty.
The public will sympathize with
both the family of the deceased and
the defendants in the suit Barnes
Brothers were I'm no way personally
responsible for the accident, however
liable the law may hold them for the
action of their agent. II may be
a hn
whole matter rests upon the heads
of the public for its failure to enforce
the law governing drivers of auto
mobiles. II appears from the evil
dence in this case that the driver of
neither car was conforming To the
law. A few prosecutions for minor
offenses might have prevented the
major one.
For the public's information we
repeat IN substance q part of Judge
Stacks instruction to the. jury, in re-
gard to the law governing the drivers
Of automobiles.
lie said il was the duty of the driv-
er to have his machine under control
especially applicable to making
sharp turns in the road and when
meeting or passing other machines.)
to give notice of his approach, to have
kept a lookout ahead for vehicles on
the highway. to operate at reasonable
speed, to reasonably have turned
his machine to the right side Of
the road and to have reduced his
speed to not more than fifteen miles
an hour. He said il was the duty of
the driver to give warning with a
preaching the top of the hill or at
horn. bell or other device when APP
any point where he could not see the
road in front of him for distance
of 300 feet.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
FORDSVHLE TEACHERS.

The school board of the Fordsville
graded school district has elected the
faculty for the. ensuing year. except
the assistant in the High School work.
The teachers elected are. Superin-
tendent, Prof Warren Peyton; 7th
and Sth grades, J. w. O'Dell: 5th and
9th grades, Stanley Murphey; Srd
and 4th grades. Hortense Morrison;
LIST and End grades, Myrtle Armendt;
Music, Emma Johnson.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
McHENRY.

Several from here attended court
in Hartford Monday.
Mr.. George Murphy and wife, who
have been visiting Mr.. Murphy's
brother, just back from France, re-
turned home to-day.
Mr.. Will Cox has bought another
horse.
Mr.. - Hill, of near Centertown
died at his home, Monday.
The farmers around here are busy
planting corn this week
Mrs. Bernyce Swain, of Cool
Springs, is visiting relatives here this
week.
Mr.. Calvin Craddock was in Echols
Monday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02

.onrtshin. MI Brooks returned to

courtship. Mr. Brooks returned to
camp Monday.
Elijah Martin. of Olaton, and Nell
lie Foreman, of Narrows, were mar
ried by Rev. Joseph Acton, at the lat
ters residence Sunday. Mr. Martin
is 80 and Miss Foreman rs years of
age. Miss Foreman was a daughter
of Mr.. +. d. Foreman, farmer, of
Narrows. This is Mr.. Martins fourth
venture in matrimony. The editor
of this paper wrote Mr.. Martins first
marriage license, twenty years ago,
and signed his marriage bond at his
recent marriage.
Sam Collins and Annie Wright
(col.) were married at Rockport,
Tuesday. Sam Is 32 and Annie 81.
First trial of each in the matrimonial
lottery.
II. l.. Johnson 20, Centertown, and
Katie Boyd 81, Centertown, were
married at the home of the bride,
yesterday.
j. II. Hines and Lille Marian Love,
colored, both of Echols, were married
at the county clerks office, Wednes-
day. Esquire Quint Brown per-
formed the ceremony. J. II. was a
widower by the event of death and
Lille Marian was widowed by a
judgement of court.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

The Louisville Courier Journal and
Times Wednesday carried a forecast
of the Republican state ticket. which
they declared was finally and forever
settled. However, 1t is but fair to re-
mind these journals that a conven-
tion at Lexington, and later a state
primary, must o. X. their predictions.
The ticket as made up by these DEM
ocratic prophets gives all of Kentuc-
ky west of Louisville but a single
candidate, Prof. Green, and il is our
guess, from personal interviews with
Prof. Green, that he will not be a can
didate. The ticket forecast follows;
Governor Edwin p Morrow, Som
erset.
Lt-Governor Thruston Ballard,
Louisville.
Auditor John ]. Craig, Covington.
Treasurer James Wallace, Irwin.
Attorney General S. S. Willis, Ash
land.
Secretary of State John NJ. Perkins.
Frankfort.
Commissioner Of Agriculture w. c..
Hanna, Shelbyville.
Superintendent Public Instruction
II. p. Green, Bowling Green.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
AN OLD RESIDENTER.

In 1887 Mr.. Bob Brown. a farmer
living a few miles below town, on
the river, discovered rasty looking
old terrapin, and while resting his
team cut his iniatials and the date on
the she'll OF the land mollusk. A few
days ago MIR. Brown plowed up a
terrapin, and remembering that he
had once since seen the old ST resi-
denter, examined its she'll and found
the iniatials and date as plain as 1t
was when he Whitfield 1t there thirty
two years ago. Mr.. Browns ex-
perience indicates that terrapins. like
men, get rooted TO the spot.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
IN CIRCUIT COURT.

The approach of the close of the
second week of the special term OF
circuit court finds number of i'm
portant cases disposed of. Several
cases have been tried that consumed
two and three days. 90 - it has
been a defendants court except in
the case of Easton VS. Barnes. The
regular MAJ term will open Monday
9Th Day April 25.
j. c. Kirchorfer VS. A. ID. Para,
continued.
Frank Black sr.. VS. Security Life
ms, Co., continued to LIST day July
term.
5. A. Reynolds vs. Render Coal Co.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
TO DOG OWNERS.

Dog owners who have not taken
out license tags should beware. The
state tax commission is demanding OF
the sheriff that he kill all dogs that
have not been tagged, and will take
action against the sheriff II he does
not perform the duty. II the law
is an unjust one charge 1t to the legis-
lature that enacted II, but YOU have
no just criticism against the sheriff
who must perform the office of en-
forcing it or himself pay a heavy
penalty for not doing so.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
FRUIT AND CROPS.

The damage to fruit from the
frosts of last week is difficult to es-
innate just yet. according to county
agent Browder. Pears and some of
the smaller fruits are almost entire
ly ruined. Grape buds were generally
killed. but the vines will send out
new shoots and some grapes will re-
suit Tobacco plants where not pro-
tected by canvas were killed, but
practically all beds were under can
vas. The extent of the damage to
both the apple and peach crops is
uncertain, but heavy dropping later
in the season is expected. Irish pO-
tatoes will grow out again, but the
vines will branch too heavily and the
crop will yield less because of the
damage Beans and some other gar
den vegetables are killed outright
and many of those not killed will
have their yield seriously effected.
Wheat seems to have stood the freeze
without material damage. In some
instances young clover shows the eff
feet of the freeze, but Mr. BrOwder
thinks the damage will not be notica-
BILE. Farmers are late with their
spring work, and very little corn is
planted Stock in fine condition, ex-
cept distemper is reported in some
sections of the county, among horses
1t IS said to- be most prevalent in
those communities where farmers
have recently bought western horses
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02

dismissed.
A. N. Fulton VS. I. c. R. r. Co.
continued to 10th day of May term
SECOND WEEK.
9TH Day April -.
J. T. vinson G. Son vs. Beaver Dam
Coal Co., dismissed.
c. ID. Robinson vs McHenry Coal
Co., continued to sth day of May
term.
Finley Carter. ditch case, continu.
ed to 9Th day of May term.
9Th Day April 20.
r. b. Easton admr. VS. Barnes
Brothers, judgement for plaintiff
$4,000.
w. &. Porter VS. Evansville & B. C.
Packet Co., continued to Sth day May
term.
G. w. Campbell VS. same, same or.
der.
w. L. Allen VS. Jake Shaver, sci
forward to 9th day May term.
9th Day April 30.
Virgil Craddock VS. VIM. G.. Nc.
AdOo & c., dismissed.
/. n. Lanham VS. l.. & n. r. r. Co.
continued.
]. w. Smith VS. L. G n. R. r. Co.,
continued.
j. C. Dewitt VS. Emma Hedden
Basham, on trial
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
TEN PUPILS GRADUATE
FROM HIGH SCHOOLS

Superintendent Howard has for
warded to the state superintendent
Gilbert, certificates of qualification
for the graduation of ten pupils Of
Ohio county High schools. The
graduates, with their ages and grades
are:
i Fordsvilie.
Joseph Carr Ray. age 20, grade.
four year average, SO.
Olive Lloyd. age is. grade. four
year average. 70.
Garnet May Young, IS, grade, four
year average, 80.
Andy Peckenpaugh IS, grade, four
year average, so.
Irene O'Dell IS, grade. four year
average, Sc.
olga Whittlnghi!l -, grade. four
year average. rs.
Beaver Dam.
Walter Casebier, age IS, grade,
four year average, 81,
Ella Belle Austin 10. grade. Sour
year average. so,
Anna Lou Hazelrigg IS, grade.
four year average, 95.
Carrie Park IS, grade, four year
average, 81.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
RECENT WEDDINGS.

John Brooks and Eula Chancellor.
both of Dundee, were married at the
court house Saturday afternoon. Rev.
Russell Walker officiating. Mr.,
Brooks was recently discharged from
the military service. but has re-enlist-
ed. He has been stationed in New
(Jersey and will return to that point
I, within a few days. He is S2 and his
wife IS years old We understand
the wedding followed a three days
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
CONVENTION CALL

Pursuant to the call of the Repub-
lican State Central Committee, the
Republican sof Ohio county, Kentuc-
ky, are hereby called to meet in Mass
Convention in the Court House at
Hartford, Saturday, May 10, 1919.
at 1 o'clock, for the purpose of elect
ing delegates and alternate delegates
to represent said county in the State
Republican convention to be held 81
Lexingt on. KY, May 14th, 1919
This April 23, 1919,
ED BARRASS.
Chm. Republican Co. Com.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
HARTFORD WOODMEN
REDUCE INIATORY FEE

From this date, until July first,
next. Hartford Camp No. 202, w. o.
w, will receive petitions with an mi
atory fee of s2.00 instead of $500.
as heretofore charged. This $500
fee pays for the medical examination
and certificate fee. and covers all
charges for complete initiation.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02

A five years old child of Ida Tay-
lor, colored. was accidently shot by
another negro child, Tuesday morn
ing. The ball from .22 rifle pen
etrated the fleshy part of the child's
side. but the wound is not neces-
sarily dangerous.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-05-02
LOST.

One $50 Liberty Bond, between
Centertown and Hartford. Liberal re-
ward If returned to Farmers Bank at
Centertown. 44tt