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The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-01-20
SherifPs Sale
of Land
For Taxes

As Sheriff OF Powell County. Ky, /,
or one Of my Deputys, will on
MONDAY, FEB. 7th, 1927,
At the Court House door in Stanton,
Ky, between the hours Of 10 a. m. and
Up. m, sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash, the following describ-
I'd property or so much thereof as may
be necessary to satisfy the taxes due
thereon for the year 1920 Sale to COW
err interest penalty and cost.
Stanton Precinct.
Rarnett, Richard, 20 acres, val
$500, amt. taxes. 9.l5.
Cole, Thos. 1856 acres, adjoins s.
Brandenburs. value $1,000, amt 81 .6s.
Conner heirs, 100 acres. adj. Mar
garet Kirk, val $500, amt, 9.52.
Derickson, J. j., 225 acres, adj
Elijah Hollan, val $50, amt, 1924.
Goodwin, J. W., 100 acres, adj
w. II. Truitt, value 100, amt, 81.
Miller, Chas., 40 acres, adj Sher.
man Tharp, value $50, amt, 4.39.
Hoffman Oil Co., lease on farm
of. W Williams val 1900, amt $3.50.
Rosenberg Oil Co., lease on
farm of ID r. Clark, value 1000,
amt. $3.50.
Randall Charley, 5 acres adj
Preston Johnson val % amt. 4 So.
Robbins Sherman $40 acres adj
VIM. Johnson val 20OO amt 80 80.
Randall Mary so acres adj Dosha
Southland value 10 amt 328.
Stanton Furniture l town lot
val 26oOamt As 81.
Tharp Margaret 100 acres adj II.
Fulks val 900 amt IL 0S.
Tharp Sallie V. 80 acres adj Eliz-
abeth Creech val $50 amt 5 25.
Clay City Precinct.
Barnett Dave 10 acres adjoins
Robert Thomas value 100 amt rs.
Burgher A. M. 20 acres adj Bert
Eaton val 900 IA Clay City
lots value 3 so amt ~ 6S.
Casin Clip Clay City lots val
800 amt 8 80.
Flinchum Liza 1 Clay City let
val 100 amt 2 68.
Frazier John 30 acres adj w. l..
Townsend value $50 amt = 10 OF.
Flinchum Isabel / Clay City lot
value BPS amt 511.
Hutchinson Vernon 2 Clay City
lots val 297 amt SOC
Hendrix Naomi b Pete Todd val
150 amt 391
Miller G.. w. 23O acres val 1858
amount lS AZ
Martin Ollie Clay City lot val
$50 amt 9 &C
Neal Mrs. M. A. rs acres adj B
G. Willonghby val $50 amt 10 OF
Newkirk Mary 4 Clay City lots
val 500 amt Z 3i
Niblack j. w. IN R.) 100 acres
Lulbegrud creek val 1900 amt 81 81
Rucker Heirs Clay City lots
val 200 amt 3SI
Stokley Thos "a acres adj Ma
rion Frazier val 50 3 Clay
City lots val $40 amt 80
Toler & Sons 1sl adj P. l.. Lam
berson val 7le amt is p
Thomas Dock 10 acres val 200 amt 4 7
Tonlinson Charlie 10 acres adj
Dick Hall val l25 amt 35
Walters Jim 25 acres adj John
Frazier val 300 amt 10
White Allen Clay City lots val
$50 amt 81
Wright Johnny IN R) 10 acres
adj Green Hall val 200 amt AZ
Rogers Chapel Precinct
Burgey, Sis, 80 acres, adj SAINT
Hall, val 500, amt. 9.5
Harris. Ben, 80 acres, adj John
Ashley. value $40, amt. 81
Powell, Austin T., 80 acres. adj
Jas Powell. value 200. amt. 7.3
Root, HUI and Duff, 100 acres,
value 500, amt. H.3
Spencer. Sarah, 100 a ,res, adj Il.
Bellamy, val 500, amt. "a
Sparks, Loudisa, 90 acres. val 800 SO
Wireman. James, 40acres. adjoins
Simp Mcintosh, value 200, amt 7.3
South Fork Precinct
Blackburn, Betsy, 90 acres, ass'd
by Supv's. value 400, amt 7.s
Briscoe. Cain. 90 acres, adj J..
James. value 200. amt. i0C
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-01-20
As Sheriff OF Powell County. KY, i,
or one Of my Deputys, will on
MONDAY, FEB. 7th, 1927,

At the Court House door in Stanton,
Ky. between the hours Of 10 a. m. and
4p. m. sell to the highest and best
bidder for cash, the following describ-
I'd property or so much thereof as may
be necessary to satisfy the taxes due
thereon for the year 1920. Sale to COW
er interest penalty and cost.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-01-20

VIM. GARRETT,
Sheriff Powell County. Kentucky
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1921-01-20

Blackburn. Betsy, 90 acres, ass'd
by Supv's. value 400, amt Z
Rriscoe. Cain, 90 acres, adj J..
James. value 200. amt. 40
James. l.. d., % acres, adj Cain
Briscoe. value 40, amt. ~
Knox, Ben. 80 acres. adj SamMc-
Knsbb, value 1886. amt. 7
kiDser. Green. IN. r) 30 int. In
West property value 30, amt ?
Knox. Jno. r.. 100 acres. adj sid
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-02

finally overlook me near Jamestown Looking around
sped comortableooking farm house and upon invest-
gatng found it was the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Con-
atser Of of the largest farms in that part
of Tennessee.
AT their hosptabe invitation, spent the night with
em and the acquaintance thus begun rpened into closer
relationship, leading recently, while in Jamestown to
again visit these kind friends during the daytime on which
occasion they took me on trip of inspection around the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-02
HACERMAN

The l.. C. club held picnic
southwest Of town Tuesday evening
in honor of Mrs. Ben Fife, Mrs.
Hugo Jacobson and Miss Helen
Bauslin, club members, who are
soon to leave Hagerman. Thirteen
| families comprising about forty
five in all. were represented and a
delightful time was enjoyed by all.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Presbyterian church was entertain
ed on Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Willis Pardee. After
short business and devotional
meeting with the president, Mrs.
Bradley, in the chair, the afternoon
was devoted to a social time, dur
ing which tea towels were hemmed
for Mrs. Wheelock, Mrs. Pardee's
daughter, who was recently mar
ried. Then q surprise miscellane-
GUS shower was given Mrs. Pafdee
for Mrs. Wfeelock. Ice cream and
cake were served. The following
members and guests were present:
Mesdames Anderson. Bradley, AL
ter, Brown, Bailey. Cowan. Cump-
stem. Clark, Blythe. Ehret. Hoke,
Hams, Harshey, Girdner, Jacobson,
Hutchinson, Losey, Mitchelet. Ma
son, Mansfield. T. McKinstry. Sam
McKinstry, HI. L. McKinstry, Plat,
Hrichard, Van Arsdol, Walker,
Misses Eva Swami, Wagner, Della
Crissler, Rendon. Perditta Morgan
and the hostess, Mrs. Pardee.
A party was given in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. K, Brock, who
were recently married. at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Brock. Sr.. on
Monday evening. Games were
played and a most enjoyable time
was had by the large number pres
ent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bramlett and chill
dren left Sunday for west Texas,
where they will locate.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. X. Brock have
moved into the house recently va
Gated by. the Bramlett family. in
West Hagerman, and are now at
home to their many friends.
Mr.. Daugherty. who resided
south of Hagerman about fifteen
years ago, was a Hagerman visitor
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Garner and
little son of Picacho are guests Of
N. S. West and family this week.
The Gamers formerly lived at Ha-
german.
The w. M. s. gave a program
and ice cream social Friday even
ing, the program being rendered In
the church and the cream being
served on the parsonage lawn. A
piano duet by Misses Mary Slater
and Mabel Cowan, a piano solo by
Master Glendon Howe, a violin
solo by Miss Carolyn Paddock,
vocal duet by Misses Helen Cump-
stem and Dorothy Cowan and Mr..
and Mrs. Paddock were well rem
dered. Readings by Mrs. Ernest
Miss Rendon and Tillman
Carter were well enjoyed. A mu-
steal playlet, IAN Old Maids Tea
Party" which was given in old
time costume, provoked much
Miss Esther James
played the accompaniment and
Misses Frances Harshey, Lulu and |
Julia Curry. Flora and Flossie |
Bowen. Carmen and Cecil Jacobs |
and Mary 6. Phillips took paKh r
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-02
VAUGHN

The Parent Teachers associa-
ton was recognized on Friday
last, with the following officers:
Mrs. L. G. Enett, president; Mrs.
Huntsinger, vice president; Mrs.
Payne. secretary, and Miss Mat
thison, treasurer. The meetings
will alternate between the East
and West ward school buildings
and a busy autumn and winters
program is being planned.
G. 7. Aldrich left Friday for
Dallas, Texas, where he has taken
a position with the Western Union
Telegraph company.
J. o. Darlington is visiting his
mother in Texas.
Rev. Richards Of the Methodist
church will preach his farewell
sermon on Sunday night.
Mrs. Frances Michael left for
a visit to her parents and other
relatives in Texas, on Monday.
The revival service still con-
tinues at the Baptist church. Rev.
Blaylock of east Texas is the
Evangelist. The interest is good.
Sunday last an all-day meeting
was held with a basket dinneH
served at tho church. Special
music was given.
Rev. Weatherby of the Presby-
terrain church will preach morn
ing and night at the Odd Fellows
hall on Sunday October 2. Sum
day school as usual at 10 o'clock,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G.. Elicit and
daughter, Margaret, Baby John r..
and Mrs. John Reed, mother of
Mrs. Elicit, motored to Albuquer-
que on Sunday last. They were
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolph Baer and sons. They will
spend several days there.
Miss Esther Reed entertained a
number of her friends at her home
on Monday evening. Games and
social chat were the order of the
hour. Dainty refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Joe Robertson and baby
son, Joseph Thaddeus, left on
Tuesday for a three months visit
with Mrs. Robertson's parents in
Texas.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
Ladies' Aid and Mission Study
class motored to the country home
of Mrs. Otis Hoffman on Wednes-
day and spent the afternoon in
work and study on social prob
lens. Refreshments were served.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-02

iors-President, Fred Sherwood. .
Vice president, Mildred DeLong;
secretary-treasurer, Jean DeBolt:
sergeant-at-arms, Cliffo d
Hughes; sponsors, Miss Brandon
borg and Mr.. Arnold H. Miller.
High school sophomores-Presi-
dent, Barnie Cation; vice president,
Harold Ferguson; secretary, Syl-
via Gatignol; treasurer, Marion
Davis; sponsor, Prof. leroy Bur-
rell. Freshmen elections have
thus far been a little tumultuous
to make possible the announce
ment of election Of any candidate.
A number of new students have
enrolled in the past week. Silas
A. Hough and Tacy Violet Conger
have enrolled in high school and
Cecil R. McGlyn and Eva Whole
in college. The last named is a
postgraduate student, having re-
ceived a degree here last spring.
An election was held Tuesday
morning to choose the staff for
the Trigonian News. The choice
of editor fell upon John Sanford,
a high school senior, with Pearl
Campbell, college senior, as his
assistant. Carroll Conway and
Louise Alderman are business
manager and assistant respective
ly. An issue is expected next week
or at the latest in two weeks. The
staff Is planning fuller and
more efficient organization this
year than heretofore and is ac-
cordingly a little delayed in get
ting out the first issue.
A benefit picture show with
special local features was given
Friday night by the girls of the
Tri Sig sorority. Both sororities
are very active already this year.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-02
TUCUMCARI

Ideal September days were re-
sponsible for an unusual lot of
school parties and outings last
week. Among classes entertain
ing were sophomores with a party
in the gym on Saturday evening.
Freshman class picnicing at the
South bridge, Friday after school,
eighth grade picnic Saturday aft
ernoon at Blue Water, Central
school Wednesday afternoon.
A program is given each
Wednesday morning in assembly
hall at high school. In addition
to the program last Wednesday,
Mr.. Norris, principal of Senior
high school, gave an interesting
talk on school athletics. Four
hundred dollars has been donat-
ed to the football fund. A we'll
organized Glee club is at work.
The Saturday Bridge club held
its first regular meeting Of the
year Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Clarence Todd, Sec
ond street, The newly-elected
president Is Mrs. G. w. Hull. New
members are Mrs. James L. Bris-
coe, Mrs. John A. Rich and Mrs.
Chalmer Bowers. This club was
originally the Friday Bridge.
About 35 members OF the
B. Y. p. U. spent last Sunday at
Quay, giving a program in the
afternoon. A picnic. dinner and
watermelon feast were enjoyable
features of the trip.
The Baratheanen Sunday school
class entertained on Friday eve
ming with a White Elephant party
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. e.
Pack.
A number Of Baptist young
people enjoyed an outing at Blue
Water Friday evening. Toasting
and roasting VEIN
les were features of the fun,
Dennis G.. Reynolds arrived
from Shamrock, N. NJ. to
take the duties of court reporter,
relieving William D. Farmer, who
is leaving to take up the study
Of law.
George Smith and wife are re-
cent arrivals from Shawnee, OKLA,
locating here.
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MODERN USE OF
AN INDIAN GAVE
TEE coNATsER HOME
Nestled in picturesque spot amid the
Cumberland Mountains.

This prehistoric cave, Illustrated in next col
umn, discovered on the Conatser farm, in Fentress
County, Tennessee, has today been turned into
practical use for the present generation as shelter
or barn for CATTLE of which easily holds 100 head
Pure spring water falls from rock into basin, III
shady grove below providing for the thirsty
cows. By freak of rock formation, natural hay
pit is provided, into which load of hay, driven
onto the rock, may be easily dumped from above,
requiring little labor for what is usually consider
able job, feeding large herd of cattle.
Talking freely to mega sympathetic woman
listener, of some of the ailments from which she
had suffered, Mrs. Conatser told me of her expert
ence with Cardui the Woman's Tonic, at a critical
period of her life, and gave me permission to pub
fish the true statement Of her experience, which is
printed with this article. HI q.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-02
RATION

The p, e. L. class of the First
Baptist Sunday school will meet
tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with
Irs. Frank Brennin, 500 North
first street. The ladies are re-
Vested to bring scissors. thimble
nd needle to tack carpet rags.
October s has been set for the
sdication of the new temple OF
ie Masonic bodies of Ration. In
tations have been sent out by
.uine B. Hart, master of the lodge,
o the membership of all branches
. Il the order here and to the vari-
)us lodges in the northern end of
the state. The hour of the dedi-
cation is set at p. m. with ban
Cquet at p. m. A program of en-
Certainment and a smoker will fol-
low the banquet.
Mrs. Fred Nolette entertained
the members of the Catholic
Ladies' Kensington at her resi-
dence last Tuesday afternoon.
After the business meeting Mrs. b.
Hayes, sister of the hostess, gave
a reading and Mrs. Joseph Kastler
played piano solo. both of which
were very much enjoyed by those
present. Refreshments were then
ierved.
The concert given at the Kelly
auditorium by Prof. Max Gross
ias appreciatively received by a
representative audience. Professor
ross was ably assisted by Misses
lleanor Clark and Agnes Seaberg
vocal soloists; Mr.. Ball with the
lola and Mrs. Joseph Kastler at
me piano. Mr.. Gross demonstrat-
ed himself to be violinist OF ex-
ceptional ability.
Plans for an Armistice day cele-
bration are under way here. Men,
bers of the ex-service mems asso-
citation held a meeting Monday
night to make preliminary plans.
Another meeting is called for next
Monday night when all committees
on program are to report.
More than 100 knights of Pyth-
las from other towns attended the
district convention held here last
Saturday. knights from Trinidad,
Walsenburg, Dawson, Springer and
Aguilar were present. Grand
Chancellor George A. Fleming of
Las Vegas, Grand Master at Arms
Frank Shelton of Dawson, and
Past Grand Chancellor George r.
Bradford of Dawson were among
the prominent knights in attend
ance. The Dawson team conduct
ed the candidates through the Sec
ond and third ranks. Dawson was
selected as the next place for the
district convention next February.
The Hesperian Literary club met
with Mrs. Charles Content Tuesday
afternoon. Roll call was answered
by naming points of interest in
New Mexico. Mrs. Claude Stock
ton gave an excellent paper on
New Mexico of Today" Mrs. l.
S. Campbell gave paper and dis
cussed the "Circle Drive From
Ration to Taos"
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Christian church will meet Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Charles
Kline on North Fourth street. Mrs.
Kline urges that every every mem
Der of the society be present.
Mr.. and Mrs F. o. Reed left last
week for Denver, Colo. to make
their future home. Mr.. Reed has
been the local representative of
the Continental Oil company. with
headquarters in Ration, for the
past eight months. He has been
connected with the company in
other fields for the past several
years.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-02

War of independence. In $780, of these Conasers
fought against the British troops in the battle of Kings
Mountain, North Carolina, carrying through The fight
powder horn which became heirloom of le family and
finally presented to the late President Mckinley who
wrote letter Of thanks saying he regarded as one Of his
most priced souvenirs
This part of Tennessee formed at one time, as is well
known of the favote hunting grounds Of several Of
the aboriginal tribes chiefly the Cherokees one of the Five
Nations Of oquoian stock made famous by Fenmore Cooper All
Of these tribes agricultural and noted for their large
una houses pasadd towns and ability organize. The Chero-
ees the only Indians who invented alphabet OF their own
of "a characters which still in USE and in which they have
their printed newspapers and books The tribe today is set
ted with others in what known as the Indian Reservation in
Oklahoma.
Knowing something do of the history Of the American
aborgues, it extremely interesting find the Conatser
farm immense cave followed of solid rock which had EVIL
IDENTITY beer used tomb by body of this tribe of Indians
For many years the rock had been unnoced except as
mark surrounded by cultivated fields Conaer farm
day occurred to Mr. Conaser to make practical the
and he proceeded TO open and investigate Finding
floor covered deep with ashes he began clean the ashes away
Discovering that the ashes valuable fertilizer he utilized
hundreds OF loads for erilizing his farm land.
While digging ard oosenng the ashes several skeletons
found which upon examination proved to be those of pre-
historic indians One skeleton that Of who
had been laid TO rest with piece flint Under his head Another
skeetoa much smaller thought to be that OF GIRL With this
was discovered erapn shell bowl in which spoon carved
from nussel shell.
Many Amt weapons such and spear heads nnd
IN e asnes aud IN crevces OF the rocks also rocks
for pounding grain into meal sharp nts fo:
dressing hides Several of these relics kindly given by
ConaiSers 10 carry away as souvenir OF my visit
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-02

Cut out the picture on all four
sides. Then carefully fold dotted
line 1 its entire length. Then dot
ted line 2, and so on. Fold each
section underneath accurately.
When completed turn over and
you'll find a surprising result. Save
the pictures s--N-,-,'s~-S->-.s
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-02

farm, pointing out things and places of
interest and conversing freely about event.
tul items in their life and history.
The Conatser home nestles in a pic
sufesque spot, amid the hills of Fentress
County, a cool and pleasant resting place
after the hot and dusty trip from James,
town. A few steps from the house, the
crystal waters from a cool spring trickle
over a rock, furnishing refreshing drink
for wayfarers like myself.
Under the rock, forming a natural re-
frigerator, was kept the family milk, butter
and cream. Some of the latter was requi-
sitioned by our hosts and we went to The
house, where we enjoyed a good dish
of homegrown berries and real country
cream.
On well-kept farm like this, living
expenses do not seem to be high, for, as
Mrs. Conatser explained, there is an abun-
dance of fresh butter, milk, cheese, honey,
chickens, berries of all kinds, vegetables
and fruit, to be had as wanted.
Mr.. Conatser Is descendent of the
American Conatsers, who fought in the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-02
M.&MrS James Col,d1se.

w. I'D Journey expecting interesting happening
the end OF trip, and find that the interesting
~ journey unexpected adventure the middle of it?
- We'll, that was what happened trip making
visit the home OF friend Fents County Tennessee rural
After travelling miles from the railroad rocky
The Nenana news., 1921-10-29

The News would like 70 know of those who are opposed to incorpora- tion, who is going to pay for street lighting after Tuesday fl it is de- cided nor 10 incorporate. T is hardly to be expected that che Healy River Coal Corporation VIII continue in definitely 70 furnish electricity for that purpose without charge and t would be unfair to ask public spirited citizens who are now main taining the fire department 10 dig deeper into their pockets 10 light the streets.
 Lighted streets are of more i'm portance 10 the people Of Nenana this winter than al any previous time since the foHnding Of the town. Interior Alaska is being in vaded. slowly but surely. by new and undesirable element and the ab- sence Of street lights will render insecure the homes of residents. l. will De hard enough to combat the influx Of this element without throwing the town in darkness dur ing the winter months.
 l. might also De asked who is 90 ing 10 pay for the water n the fire mains which gives property owners protection and enables them 10 Se- cure insurance. No one is paying for II now. but iS t reasonable to suppose this favorable condition will continue forever. Both water and lights are Of benefit to the entire town and should be paid for by the town.
 The cost of maintaining the fire department also should be borne by the community as whole. rather than by q handful of residents. as is the case ac present
 " Those who are opposing inco-por- ation argue that the businessmen and larger property owners Will De the big gathers through inco-pora- tion but II is not: clear to The News how that can be for those with large investment are the ones who will pay the bulk Of the taxes The
The Nenana news., 1921-10-29

corporation committee estimated the probable expense of running the town at S12,OOO; Mr Miles, by mysterious manipulation of figures, put the cost at $1OO.0O0. And The News is of the opinion the cost can be kept within the S1O,O0O mark. Returned license money, court reve- nues, probable income from the sale of lots and possible suspension of final payments on town property should bring the actual eos. down to a very nominal cost. .---...-..-.-
 The chief virtue of Incorporation IS that it will distribute tne cost If city government fairly among the people without burden.nE anyone with more than his 5u,: proPo-uo1.
 If incorporation fails, the man who contributes nothing 10 the s1n- port of he town will make just as big a noise as the other fellow when his cabin catches on fire.
 There Is still time for additional candidates to enter the race for councilmanic horors. The seven men remaining of those who were nom- mated at the recent public meeting Will welcome the appearance of an opposition ticket.
 
 Although vigorously opposed a, Washington during the time he was awaiting nomination and eonfrma- tion. Marshal Bert Stevens will as sume his official duties backed by the good will and support of practi- cally every one in his division. He entered the many-sided contest in- experienced in the ways of politics. unacquainted at Washington and op- posed by the budding Republican machine and came home with the bacon. And Alaskans admire 9 man who can win victory under such circumstances. They admire him and they are ready to give him loyal support, confident that he has the ability to make good as marshal
 The News joins the many friends of the marshal in wishing him a sue cessful administration and will do what Il can to make his tenure of office both pleasant and fruitful of good results.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-29

New Mazda lamps just received at the Nenana Sheet Metal Works.