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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
King Swope To
Succeed Slattery.

Washington. Kentucky Republic
can leaders have reached an agree
ment relative to the distribution Of
federal patronage under the Harding
II was learned.
Each Republican member Of Con-
gress from Kentucky is to have con-
troll Of the patronage that pertains
to his district. while Senator-elect
Richard y. Ernst and National Com
mittman A. T. Hert are to pass up
on the merits Of applicants from the
eight districts represented by Demo
Gratis. and also determine appointees
for federal positions from the state
at large.
Representative King Swope. who
was defeated last month. Is to be
named United States District Attor-
ney for the eastern district Of Ken
lucky. according To reports. Il Is
predicted that Mira Cora b. Stephen
son Of Louisville. Is to be given an
important position In Washington.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
BANQUET
To Statesmen And The
Office Force.

The Lexington Dry Goods Com
pany. Of which Mr.. J. z. Diekerson,
Of this city Is one Of the Arm. gave
a delightful banquet TO the Office
force and all its statesmen at the La
Fayette Hotel in Lexington last
Wednesday at six o'clock. lmmedi-
ately before the banquet business
meeting was held and short talks
from various members Of the firm
and some Of the boys. which proved
very helpful. Thirty-two were seat
ed at the banquet table.
Mr.. Dickerson has been with this
prosperous firm for the past 10 years
and is considered one Of its most
valuable assets. Most Of his time is
taken up on the road. He tells US
that the past year was one Of the
bee, in the history Of the firm and
that he expects business within the
next month or so to again reach a
substantial basis and the coming
year a prosperous one for his firm
and its valued patrons.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
McWhorter Warren

The marriage Of Miss Stella Nc
Whorter and Mr.. Charles Warren
took place Saturday morning at 1880
o'clock at the home Of the bride on
Richmond road. DIR II. c. Ecton.
was the Officiating minister. Miss
Cleone McWhorter. the brides sister
was the maid Of honor and Mr..
Frank LETTERS the best man. The
bride wore her travelling suit OF
brown cloth with hat to match and
her corsage bouquet Of Ward roses.
She is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
4. c. McWhorter and was a member
Of the Ashland school, a most at,rac-
tive and popular young woman. AZ
ter the wedding the bride and bride
groom left for trip. They will be
at home on Boonesboro avenue, GO
ing to housekeeping when returning
home. Mr.. Warren is a well known
young business man. holding a posi-.
tion with the Liggett and Myers To-
bacco Company.-Lexington Herald.
Mrs. Warren is well known here us
she made her home in this city for
about two years.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Spells "Tater"
With a "P."

when arraigned before Judge
Stapp last Tuesday for not sending
his children to school as prescribed
by law. Bob Jordan. n gentleman
from GU, in the county. possessing
bolshevik whiskers and deep gut
teral voice. gave as n reason that the
teacher In his neighborhood was the
"mcanest speller" he ever knew.
BY way Of illustration. Jordan de-
clared that the teacher in question
always insisted on his boy spelling
later" with 'p" and that the spell
ing ~ lots Of other very simple
words by this lady authority" was
so ridiculous and 80 much at vari-
ance with his own standards Of or
biography that he had considered
himself justified in keeping his kids
at home
These remarks caused quite a
tittering In the court room. but when
order had been restored. the court
fined Jordan 5000 and ordered him
10 start his children 20 school i'm
mcdia,ely. and Mt The samc time adj
vsed him in a pates~ai way of the
probable personal benefits he might
derivc from a prompt attendance at
good night school
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30

Federal Reserve Bsst Prsdiess Ere
Of Stablissd Bssissss.

Cleveland, O.,-The Fourth Fed
eral Reserve Bank. in its monthly
summary ~ business conditions is
sued recently. says business has
wcathered the storm % 1920 and
that an era % stabilized conditions
Is in sight.
I'VE are still sailing the sea Of
read ustment." the statement says.
"Some squalls have blown up. but
the business ship has successfully
weathercd the storm thus far"
"The fact remains. however" 1t
continues in concluding its general
survey % the business situation,
that We are still on the sea and
cannot leave the ship until We reach
port.
We believe land IL in sight and
that within time we will reach re-
fuge safely in the harbor Of s,abiliz-
ed business.
while the year has been one Of
surprising development to many"
the statement says. there Is nothing
but what students Of business con
ditions had expected"
~ substantial liquidation has tan
en- place. and the damage done, as
compared with the good accomplish
ed. has been surprisingly small" 1t
SAYS
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
All Ready For Opening

The opening u Lancaster Tobacco
sales will find the two big houses
in readiness. their floors full to their
capacity. plenty Of buyers on hand,
and everything in readiness. for
what We hope and espee, will be n
splendid season.
The feeling Of unrest which Mas
pevvsded the tobacco growers Is y
appearing and they are entertaining
more optimistic feeling rs TO the
prices which they hope will prevail.
There Is as ye, nothing upon ~hsrh
10 base any definite opinion as TO
what prices will be. however, the
crop Is n splendid one. and is much
better handled than in many years.
and nothing has been left undone
either by producers. handlers or
warehousemen TO bring the very best
prices. Meanwhile all are anxious
ly awaiting the opening on next
Tuesday. January eth.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Duncan West.

The marriage Of Mr.. Burman
West, oldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
T. West. Of this city. to Miss Rudye
Duncan. Of Dixon, Ny. was consul
mated IN that city on December goth.
at the home Of the bride, where she
was exceedingly popular. She is an
attractive and petite blonde and
IS being heartily received into the
home Of the groom's parents. where
they arrived last Thursday evening.
Mr. IVES, holds a position with a
large construction company in Web
s,er county and has many warm
friends in Lancaster. all Of whom
wish for him and his lovely bride
many years Of prosperity and happi-
ness in 'tes years that lie before
TENN. -
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
CARRARD
COUNTY MAN
Meets Tragic Death In
INDIANA.

The remains Of Lucien Gadney.
were brought here Monday from
Mitchell. Ind, and taken TO the home
% his father. John Gaifney. near
Preachersville from whence they
were taken Tuesday for interment
in the Paint Lick cemetery.
Mr.. Gaffney was employed by n
large cement factory in Mitchell. and
was unloading a mass Of crushed
stone from a bin by means Of q hop
per. The flow ~ stone stopped
from some cause and Mr. Gaffney
went to the top Of the bin to see to
the trouble; he stepped on the top Of
the mass 81 stone when IL began 70
move and he was engulfed under
tons % crushd rock. II was four
hours before he could he extrieated,
and life was extinct.
Mr. Gaffney is survived by a wife
and one child.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Elizabethtown News

A bill has been introduced into
Congress putting n tariff duty on
twenty farm products. The Trainer
Of the bill undoubtedly thinks that
such a measure would help the farm
ers Of this country; but will IL!
This county IN the largest exporter
Of farm products Of any nation in
the world. Il produces much more
Of nearly all the articles mentioned
in this measure than can possibly be
consumed at home. The fact that
the foreign markets have been prac-
tically closd to the exception Of farm
products. because Of the deprecated
currency Of the nations Of Europe, is
responsible for the low price OF
these products nj home. There is
more Of all these things in this coun-
Is now than we can consume, and
hence the very heavy slump in their
price. Give US a free foreign mar
ket for the American farmers pro-
ducts and the prices will at once
rise.
In putting a tariff duty on such
articles imported into this county we
al once set an example TO other ma
tions TO treat US in the same way by
leveling a duty on all farm products
......~s.l ,,s. th.,v .ouutv,.s Thar.
Is much more reason why these coun-
tries that do not produce over sixty
OF seventy per cent Of what they
consume should levy a duty TO en-
courage their agricultural interest
than the United States should do IL.
when We produce about thirty to
forty per cent. more than we can
consume.
II the prices Of farm products in
this country have been reduced in
their selling price by the importation
Of the same things from other eoun-
tries there would be some justifica-
ton for this prog sed measure, but
such is not the casr; Europe has
not enough food products for its own
home demand and, therefore. II can
no, and does not import such things
to the United States.
Congress has just reinstated the
the War Finance Corporation In or
der 10 enable our farmers TO sell in
European markets and that the priv
ate corporations organized for the
same purpose will. BY enlarging the
American farmers market. give him
a better price. but a tariff duty will
not help him one cent and will only
have a tendency TO close the very
market We desire 10 reach BY SINH
lar laws passed TO encourage their
agriculture. "what Is sauce for the
goose Is sauce for the gander." We
cannot put a duty on farm products
shipped into the United States with
out expecting other countries to re-
taliate by similar measures.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
MR.. WILSON'S NEW
HOME IS PALACE.
Description OF Future
Abode Of The
President. -

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- -. beautiful residence
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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Enforcing The Law.

Chief Bratton is going after all
kinds Of law breakers. and is giving
especial attention TO "speeders" and
other violators Of the motor vehicle
laws. so IL you exceed the speed limit
in town. you are taking great
chances Of paying fine. These laws
cannot be too rsgidly enforced. for
IL a curb is not placed ON the reck-
iessness and abandon with which
some machines have been operated
in the city limits. some life will
sooner or later pay the forfeit. Mr..
Bratton deserves. and will doubtless
receive. the commentator of all
right minded citizens. for his efforts
along this line.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30

Tranfering your insurance Jan.
LIST. place IL with Gaines, where
satisfaction prevails. and losses are
paid promptly.
Company is the best, and oldest
Agency in Garrard County.
To deposit money. 40 TO a bank.
Bury the dead. go to an undertaken,
Buy farm. go TO a realestate man.
Protect your life and property. 20
90 AN Insurance Man, GAINES.
BEST BY TEST. and no side line.
paid for more losses in 1920 than all
combined.
Prosperous New Year to you.
GAINES. The Insurance Man.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
"Chip Of Of
Old Block. "

The Fort Myers. Fla, Daily Press
tells Of sauflsy Hughes IT.. landing
IS large Spanish maekerel of Of
sanibel light. one day last week. II
says:
A record for 10 year old amateur
fishermen probably was established
BY y. s. Hughes. Jr.. recently when
he caught forty three Spanish mack
erel In a days fishing, with plenty
Of time for lunch.
The days sport for the three,
which included his father, was ia
mackerel. two fine blue fish and a
large trout.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
A Merry Christmas.

The Christmas spirit was more
in Lancaster and throughout
the county than in years. There
was an entertainment. either tree
or "white Christmas" at each Of the
in town. and almost every
church and school house in the eoun-
ty made some provision Tor the Kid
dies. Old Santa wss more in evil
denee than in years and 10 Is safe to
say that there were very few chill
dren In the county who dsi not re-
ceive = Wait from the benevolent
old gentleman.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
After Big Game.

Mcsrs Roger Bourland and Julian
Elliott, two Of lancaster's Boy
Scouts. are spending the holidays
nj the home 81 Mr. webb Kelley in
the county They are hunting and
trapping. and from the amount 81
paraphernalia which they took on
their trip. one would infer that the
fur bearing animals viii be entire
~ externinsted in that particular To-
cality.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Remembers The Force

The office force 81 the Record was
very pleasantly remembered by Mrs.
Mary Reid wilder. she having sent
Us box 81 home made candy. the
best ever Miss Mary worked for
us too long not to know our weak
ness for these delightful sweets and
We are all deeply grateful to her Tor
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
RECORD ATTEND.
ANCE EXPECTED
AT Ninth Farmers
Conclave.
State College OF Agriculture Com.
pletss Feature Program In Pre-.
paration For 1000 Feb. "a.

More than 1000 Kentucky far.
mers and their wives are expected
to come to Lexington, Feb. !, to at
tend the ninth annual Farmers
Week which will be held the first
four days Of that month by the Col
lege Of Agriculture, University Of
Kentucky. The final program Of
the convention which has just com
pleted. shows that the entire agri-
cultural college faculty, assisted BY
more than 20 out-of-state speakers
will participate in giving the farmers
and their wives the latest informa-
ton on subjects relating to the prob
lens Of the farm and home. Lee
lures on the various subjects will
be given by recognized authorities
and demonstrations held TO show the
visitors the application Of the infor-
nation.
Features Of the event will be
special program which has been pre-.
pared for farm women, meetings Of
the various livestock breeders asso-
Citations. a special four-day tractor
school and joint meeting Of all
poultry associations in the state.
The address Of welcome 10 those at
tending the convention will be given
by Pres. r. l.. McVey, 81 the Univer-
sity Of Kentucky and the opening
session will be held at nine o'clock
February LIST.
Headliners on the list Of out-of-
state speakers will be W. G. Hanna.
Commissioner Of Agriculture; DIR.
Mary Schwartz Rose, Columbia Uni
versity; DIR. Carolina Hedger, Eliza
beth Mccormick Memorial, Chicago;
L. L. Jones, Sec'y. Indiana Poultry
Association; John Cooling. Kansas
City. Mo, Prof. W. r. Handschin,
University Of Illinois; Dr. Elizabeth
Campbell. Cincinnati, Ohio. More
than Is other out-of-state special
lists are included on the list Of
foreign speakers and many Of them
will appear several times on the pro.
gram.
Two important demonstrations
have already bsen arranged for, one
on the killing and dressing Of sheep
and similar one on eat0e. and il
is probable that several more will
be sddeds Other detaiis Of the pro-
gram include an all-dsy meeting Of
fthe Kentucky Horticultural Society.
and several banQuets for farmers
and their wives.
Authorities ct the University have
stated that this is the best program
ever arranged for Farmers Week
and nothing is being left undone TO
make the 1921 event real conven-
ton for farm men and women.
Have you q sack Of Obslisk Flour
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Sale Of Taxes.

We are carrying this week and
will carry for four consecutive weeks
a lis, % delinquent taxes that will
be sold on January gath. 1921.
which is county court day. All
persons paying their taxes before
that time their names will be strick-
en- from the list Read IL and soc
IL yours 10 there.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30

Some fear was felt last Sunday
that there might he fire a, the
Christian Church. The wind blow.
ing continuously from a cestainl di-
rection. interferes with the draft
and causes the furnace room to be
come unduly hot. For this reason
the Sunday evening services were
not held nor the mid-week services
on wednesday evening. But all ne
cessary repairs will be made and the
house will be safe and in readiness
for next Sundays services.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Like Flannigan's Train

The Riddles and others who be
leve Christmas Is not Christmas
without snow. were overjoyed upon
rising Sunday morning to find the
ground covered with the beautiful
snow. But alas. their JOY was Of
short duration. for under the IN
fuence % a southern breeze. IL had
all disappeared by Monday morning.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Bourne-R obards.

The marriage Of Miss Angie Far
rs Bourne to Mr.. John Milton Ro-
baris. took place in Danville Satur-
day morning. Rev. Strother Of the
Methodist church Officiating. The
bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd Bourne and is admired
by all who know her. The groom is
young business man Of that city,
and is the son Of MIR. and Mrs. VI.
r. Richards. After a short bridal
trip. Mr.. and Mrs. Robards will make
their home with the groom's par
ents IN Danville.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Civil Service
Examination.

There will be a Civil Service Ex-
animation held in Lancaster on Sat
urday. January sth.. for the position
Of rural mail carrier. The examina-
ton will be held in one u the class
rooms at the Graded School building
and will begin at 10 O'clock A. ~
Il will be conducted BY the local
secretary Of the Civil Service Com
mission. Applications and full In
formation can be secured from the
local postmaster
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Get Your Auto License.

County Clerk Broaddus tells US
tina, up to this time only about 200
auto licenses have been issued. when
500 ut least should have made ap-
plication before this time. There
are possibly 1000 cars and trucks in
Garrard county and he doesn't un-
ders,and the delay. unless il is be-
cause not many Of them have enough
dough" to raise the required
amount. Those not having the new
license are liable to arrest and IL so
a fine Of about $1,000 may be i'm
posed on those guilty Of this negli-
gence.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
American Legion
Meeting.

The American Legion Of Heidal
Sanford Post No. IS Of this place
viii meet at the POLICE COURT
ROOM in Lancaster. Thursday night.
January 9th. 1921 at Y. NJ.
This will be the first meeting OF
the nsw year go several things Of
great Importance viii come before
this Post
All the Ex. SERVICE MEN in
the County whether or no, you be
long to this POST are earnestly re-
caested and invited to be present
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Common Witchhazel
Fine For Sore Eyes

Il is surprising how quickly eye in.
hamation is helped BY common witch
hazel. eamphor. hydras,is. etc. Us
mixed in Lavsptik eye wash. One
elderly lady, who had been troubled
with chronic eye inflammation for
many years, was greatly helped in
two days. We guarantee u small
bottle Of Lavoptik to help ANY CASE
weak. strained or infamed eyes.
Aluminium eye cup FREE. MeR0B-
ERTS DRUG STORE. adv.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Lodges Elect Officers.

Both the Masonic and Odd Fell
lows lodges elected officers Monday
night for the coming year, however
the officers have not yet been install
ed and until this is done we viii be
unable to obtain complete list Of
them.
Both Of these bodies have flourish
ed wonderfully in the past year. and
are in a prosperous condition.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Popular Young Lady
SUFFERS PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

On last Sunday evening Miss
Rachel Henry fell and sustained a
fracture Of her right ankle. The
fracture is a very painful one and
will confine Miss Rachel TO the
house for several weeks, much to the
regret Of a host Of friends. The
accident occurred at her home, just rs
she stepped from the front door on
her way 10 church.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Dull Court.

Las, Monday was one Of the dull
est county courts seen here in many
months. The day was cold and
rainy and the small crowd "hugged"
the stoves Of the merchants most Of
the day. Practically no stock was
on the market
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
New Restaurant.

Mr. w. H. Gulley. who has just
moved here from Nicholasville. has
opened up n first class restaurant on
the corner % Lexington Street and
Is prepared to serve regular meals
and short order lunches Il will be
run under the name Of THE City
Restaurant" and call will be appre-
ciated.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Secure Positions In
Revenue Service.

4, Mr., Samuel Heron left this week
for Lawreneeburg, where he goes on
duty AS a guard under Collector e.
wood Hamilton. Circuit Clerk Joe
Burnside leaves January LIST. for the
same place, and will also be assign
ed TO duty under the Internal Re-
venue department. These are good
positions, and we understand are
permanent
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Moving Day.

The annual season for moving Is at
hand and every available wagon is
being pressed into service. There
are very few vacant houses in Ian
easter. and the chances are the sup
ply will by no means equal the de-
mand.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Cupid Busy
During Holidays

The Yule tide Is usually the busy
time with Cupid. hut he fairly ont-
did himself this Xmas. On Christ
mas Eve. Clerk Brosddus informs Us
he issued license TO wed eight
couples.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Saturday A Holiday
At PostoHice.

Saturday. New Year, DAY the post
Office will observe holiday hours.
There will be no delivery by rural
carriers ON that day.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30
Carrard Tobacco
Warehouse.

The C.rrsrd Tobacco wsssAosss
Co. have Get ssids oss driveway for
the use Of trucks only. the same will
be a~mbersd aud uslosdsd in rota-
sies separately fre@ the wagons.
The wagons will be Numbered
separately in rotation aad ~iii b
sivss the uss Of two dvivswsys sz-
slssivs1y. tn issvssies will. ws
are sure - greatly spprseisssd ~
shsss fsssasvs living 81 . distance
wks dssiss 10 sss Msses Tvvsks.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-12-30

WANTED:-l want about fifty
shoats. weighing about rs pounds.
Call phone No. 65 or l62.
III J. y. Robinson.
The Washington times., 1920-03-05

ALL KINDS OF FISH AND OYSTERS
The Washington times., 1920-03-05

is due TO the unremiting demand Of
organized labor for higher wages anu
better living conditions that. has
brought the workingman to this high
estate in America" the Attorney Gen.
ersl said.
Discussing the high cost OF living
Mr.. Palmer said that there has becn
no appreciabie Increase in the cost
OF food since the summer OF 1919, and
declared that there Is a "considerso'e
drop in the cost Of living just around
the corner"
The Washington times., 1920-03-05
ADVERTISEMENT
YOUR FR[CkLtS
Need Attention In March or Face
May Stay Covered.

Now is the time to take special care
OF the complexion IL you wish 10 loon
well the rest OF the year. The MaTch
winds have u strong tendency 10 prlns
out freclIles that may stay all sum
mer unless removed. Now is the time
to use Othine--double strength.
This preparation for the removal oil
freckles was written by prominent
physician and is usually so success
fui that IL is sold by druggists under
guarantee TO refund the money II IL
fails, Get an ounce OF Othine-double
strength and even few applications
should show wonderful improve
mcnt. some OF the smaller freckles
even vanishing entirely.