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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
8
Food values for the family table stress careful buying by housewives. Royal Baking Powder, made from cream of tartar derived from grapes, is absolutely pure and has proven excellence for high quality wholesome foods. It contains no alum nor phosphate. Royal Baking Powder Co, New York.
London news bulletin reports Lord Kitchener and staff aboard HMS Hampshire sunk near the Orkneys, with Admiral Jellicoe's confirmation stating no survivors likely. Telegraphic details describe the ship’s loss by mine or torpedo as observers sighted lifeboats and debris while search parties proceeded.
County Court met Monday with Judge John S. Wilson presiding and County Attorney M. Crowe overseeing Commonwealth matters. The wills of Alex Maddox and F. W. Pirtle were probated. Com'th, va, Agnes Griffin and Mary were mentioned in proceedings.
An examination of the bank shows Loans and Discounts totaling 220393.91 with 464.30 in secured and unsecured overdrafts. Securities amount to 25255.46 and deposits subject to check total 129321.12 with time deposits at 248695.07. total liabilities 392085.43. J. P. Barnard and John H. Barnes certify the figures as President and Cashier, sworn before Notary Frank Barnes on the 6th day of June 1920.
Mrs. Asa Davis of Somerset Kentucky rushed to her kitchen after hearing a baby's screams to find a six foot blacksnake clinging to the child. The snake loosed its grip when startled by the mother's entrance and was killed by Mrs. Davis. The child suffered only severe bruises and was largely unhurt.
Princeton Ky June 6 Judge Carl Henderson opened Caldwell Circuit Court tough on night riding possum hunting and alleged plans of a negro organized club to influence elections. He warned against such groups and said the organizer should face penitentiary. He also urged probes into bootlegging local option violations concealed weapons and gambling. Henderson, a Republican National Convention delegate, will depart for Chicago to attend the convention.
The document lists assets and liabilities including unsecured loans of 197859.18, securities 4678, cash on hand 12226.54, due from banks 58615.53, and other assets totaling 279818.07. It notes surplus fund of 20000 and deposits subject to check 117769.44 with due banks and unpaid dividends. Rowan Holbrook and C. D. Hunter certify the figures as of June 5, 1916, sworn before Margaret Marks.
Washington June 4 Secretary Tumulty released President Wilsons telegram to William F McCombs regarding the Democratic National Convention A strong opinion favors Ollie James as permanent chairman and Wilson endorses his selection The President says he is gratified by Martins Glynn as temporary chair and supports James for permanent chairmanship pending subcommittee action
In China money is constantly tested by merchants who reject odd silver coins. A traveler recounts buying pears with a twenty cent piece, which the peddler refused after testing. He notes that many in China distrust unfamiliar money and that merchants often verify every coin before accepting payment, sometimes returning one or two coins. The narrator recalls a missed train due to a bad dollar, and a dramatic closing line about a stranger from Missouri.
A jewel expert argues pearls never sick or dull with age. He cites the Thiers necklace as proof, noting Pearls remain in good condition and the Louvre confirms their healthy state. The writer says fears about aging pearls arise from worn, old stones and excuses for defects.
A fragment mentions Me Harbord with a servant Johanna causing tea leaves to spill across a carpet after sweeping. The London Telegraph notes an old burial custom in Japan where relatives were buried alive around a notable person’s grave, with heads left above ground until death arrives.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal presents a quirky dining exchange about tipping and chowder. The avowed line hints at unequal tips yet identical chowder portions, followed by a playful admonition to dip from different soup regions.
The fragment recounts honey’s historical reputation dating from ancient times It mentions its touted health benefits the description of it as the milk of the aged and notes its modern use in embalming after death
A string of tornadoes in Arkansas today killed fifty nine people and injured over one hundred. Deaths by town include Judoonia White county with twenty five dead and fifty injured Heber Springs De Lark Daling county Cabot White county Morrilston Greenland Washington county Hot Springs and North Arkansas sustained fatalities. Judsonts reports say one third of the town swept away. The storm cleared a four by twelve block area and rescue work was underway with bodies and victims still being counted at night.
A puzzled fragment from Michigan Gargoyle and Boston Transcript style bits mention a theater outing, a joking exchange about a wishbone, and an unclear obituary reference. The clipped text hints at social chatter and a minister unsure how to handle a family obituary.
A concise discussion lists roughly 1200 distinct diseases and ailments affecting the human family, framing the breadth of medical challenges across populations.
Cromwell defeats Beaver Dam 7 to 2 at the Cromwell ball park on June 3. The Cromwell club, featuring pitcher Glenden Stevens, struck out fourteen Beaver Dam batters while Pirtle fanned four for Hartford. Local businessmen invite visiting teams to the Ohio county park.
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