Chapter D: H. Hillman G.s.a. Nashville Tenn

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You may be sure of having a good horse for your drive if you place your order with us, for that is the kind of horse we furnish. We keep them in good condition and

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We would like to have your order for any kind of a rig you may need. We would like to show how promptly and satisfactorily we can serve you.

BARNETT & ARNOLD.]

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SCORCHING!

Monday and Tuesday the Hottest Days on Record in Earlington.

OFFICIAL TEMPERATURE WAS 106.

All Earlington thought that Thursday, July 11, was the record for high temperature for this year. That day the mercury mounted to 103. Since then 100 and 101 degrees have seemed almost mild. But Monday the valley in which nestles this model and contented mining and railroad town was a veritable bake-oven with no relief, no escape from the heat of the burnished heavens save in the caverns of the earth among the black diamonds under the surrounding picturesque hills. It is a blessing to be a busy coal miner while the sun is so intimate a neighbor. Tuesday the same high temperature was reached.

Ed J. Phillips became over-heated at his work in the St. Bernard general store where the temperature went above 100. The effect of this he did not feel until evening when he was found in a severe cramping spell in the yard at home. Next morning he was better and has since been improving.

One of our Earlington physicians, wishing to take a patient’s temperature was bewildered to find that he could not shake his mercury below 102. He understood when he found what maximum had been reached outside.

Here is the Earlington record of a continued “hot time” for more than a month:

June 15 87
16 94
17 89
18 88
19 91
20 92
21 97
22 100
23 98
24 99
25 98
26 95
27 95
28 98
29 98
30 95
July 1 92
2 98
3 95
4 95
5 92
6 93
7 90
8 84
9 88
10 97
11 103
12 96
13 93
14 94
15 100
16 99
17 94
18 92
19 97
20 98
21 101
22 106
23 106
24 103

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Hopkinsville’s Hottest Day.

Hopkinsville, Ky., July 22.—Local heat records were broken here today, when at 2 o’clock the mercury in the government thermometer darted up to 108. Many private thermometers registered as high as 112, and A. A. Winfree, a merchant at Caskey, says that the thermometer in front of his store stopped at 120 at 3 o’clock.

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Henderson’s Highest Mark.

Henderson, Ky., July 22.—The thermometer reached 106½ here this afternoon at 2 o’clock. This is 4½ degrees higher than ever known. No rain has fallen here since June 16, when only one-fifth of an inch fell. One prostration is reported.

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Daviess Crops Suffer.

Owensboro, Ky., July 22.—Reports from all over the country show that everything is burning up because of the lack of rain. The farmers’ outlook in this section is exceedingly gloomy. The corn and tobacco crops are almost given up in many places.

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REV. JAMES A. BURDEN

Passes Away Near Marion, Where he had Gone to Conduct a Meeting.

Rev. James A. Burden, pastor of the General Baptist church, died Thursday morning about six o’clock, near Marion, where he had gone to conduct a meeting. He was stricken with flux soon after his arrival, and his condition soon grew alarming. A telephone message was sent his family, but before his wife could reach his bedside he had passed away.

Bro. Burden came to Earlington from Ohio county about seven years ago and conducted a very successful meeting at the Missionary Baptist church. He afterwards organized a church of his own denomination and was chosen pastor, so he moved his family here, where they have since made their home. It was largely due to his efforts that the General Baptist church was built in this city and the re-painting of this church a few weeks ago was perhaps the last manual labor he ever did.

The remains arrived on the early train Friday morning and were taken to the church where an impressive funeral service was held, followed by interment at Earlington cemetery.

The mother, wife and family have the sympathy of many in their bereavement.

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DISASTROUS WRECK

Two Men Killed in Head End Collision Near Mortons Gap.

Slight Injuries to Others and Much Loss of Rolling Stock.

The wreck of two freight trains which occurred between Mortons Gap and Barnsley last Thursday evening—the day of THE BEE’S last issue—was the most disastrous to life and property of any wreck that has occurred on this division for a long time. Two men were killed, Brakeman E. N. Corbett and Cleveland Harris, of Barnsley, who was with other boys stealing a ride. Arthur Wade had a leg broken. He was with Harris and Earnest Durham and the latter was also somewhat bruised.

Engineers McGrath and Porter, Conductor Ingram and Brakeman Eastwood were hurt more or less by jumping from their trains.

The damage to freight and engines and rolling stock was enormous and hard to estimate. Both trains were going at a good speed and were almost together before either train crew had the least warning. Engineer McGrath says he could only give a quick signal with his whistle and jump. He wondered as he jumped which way the cars would pile up and whether he would be able to get out of the way. He was bruised and wrenched so that he has been quite sore since.

Train No. 57 through freight going south, with Conductor Harper and Engineer McGrath, and the north bound local, No. 82, Conductor Ingram and Engineer Porter, met by a confusion of orders. One set of orders gave Mortons Gap as the meeting place and the other set said Earlington. No official investigation has been made as yet.

E. N. Corbett, who was killed, was head brakeman on the south bound train. He evidently did not realize any danger until the shock came, when he was thrown as from a catapult high in air and over both engines. His neck was broken. He was a young and popular railroad man and leaves a wife and one child who live in Nashville.

The cars were piled forty feet high and much of the wreckage had to be burned. Very quick work by the efficient wrecking crew and railroad officials is recorded and there was only slight delay in the movement of trains.

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Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold.

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The young ladies who are visiting in the city were given an excursion through the mines by W. F. Sheridan last Monday night. The party was chaperoned by Jno. M. Victory and Mrs. E. A. Chatten. All had a jolly time.

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REPORT NOT CREDITED

That Union Mine Workers Will March Saturday From Barbecue

AND ATTEMPT TO USE FORCE.

Officers, Operators and Miners Ready to Meet Such Demonstration Should it Occur.

Bills are posted announcing a big picnic and barbecue of United Mine Workers to be held in a grove just out of Madisonville on next Saturday. Union miners have been invited from adjoining counties and from Indiana and Illinois. It is rumored that there is a plan on foot to make this the occasion of organizing a large marching party to visit the mines and attempt to force non-union men to quit work. This rumor, although claimed to be based on authentic information, is not credited by the operators, but the information has been placed in the hands of county and town officials and every precaution will be taken to see that good order is maintained in the county on that day and men who are thoroughly familiar with the situation say they do not believe the union leaders will permit their men to hazard such an attack on the rights of citizens of Hopkins county who choose to work in the mines on non-union basis, but the officers say they will be prepared to meet any emergency that may arise.

Such tactics as rumor says are now proposed were meant to be used by the notorious invading party from Indiana who got only as far as Sebree and then did not reach the mines or the men. That farcical attempt was such a signal failure that no such thing has since been attempted, although it has been constantly threatened since the mine workers first set up headquarters at Madisonville in November last.

Many of the contented miners have been heard to say that the miners of the county generally would work as usual on the day of the barbecue and that they had made up their minds not to permit any interference with their right to work and support their families as they chose.

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Nebo Notes.

NEBO, Ky., July 23.

Yesterday was given up as being the hottest day ever known around here, the mercury going up to 112 in the shade.

Mrs. B. F. McMican who has been visiting friends here returned home today.

Miss Jessie Ramsey of the Corinth country is spending the week with Miss Thulie Cox.

The revival meeting which is being conducted here so far has been quite successful having had a good congregation in the day time and the house crowded at night. A great deal of interest has been manifested.

Misses Ethel Scott and Nannie Crow spent a few days with friends near here.

Rev. Watson was called away this afternoon to Madisonville to preach the funeral of Mrs. Smith, an aged lady of that place.

Miss Stella Ford is spending several days here with friends and relatives.

Rev. Currie returned Monday to attend the meeting and will remain over Sunday which is his regular appointment here.

Miss Graham of near Pleasant View is spending the week here the guest of Miss Ruby Cox.

Mrs. J. L. Lutz of Stanhope is visiting her mother, Mrs Mattie Jackson, this week.

J. A. Hill of Providence spent several days the past week with his daughter near here.

Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Parrish of Earlington were here last week on a visit to relatives.

Jay Clinton of Providence spent Saturday and Sunday here. He was going about on crutches having fallen off a telephone pole and crippled himself considerably.

Miss Jennie Knox is visiting her brother T. B. Knox of this place.

J. B. Peyton and R. P. Hill returned from their work at Beech Grove Saturday to take a short vacation.

Misses Marlin and Walker of Providence attended preaching here Sunday morning and evening.

Mrs. James Clinton of Providence is here the guest of Mrs. R. P. Hill.

Watt Rutherford has been home for the past week or two recovering from an injury which he received while at work on the road.

Mr. W. H. Lynn, candidate for assessor on the Republican ticket, and Mr. McLaughlin, candidate for the legislature, are here today interviewing the citizens.

Mrs. J. B. Ferguson spent last week in Hanson visiting friends and relatives.

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CLEANSES THE LIVER AND BOWELS

AND FORTIFIES THE SYSTEM TO RESIST PREVAILING DISEASES.

St. Bernard Drugstore, Special Agents.]

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COUNTY WILL PROTECT.

County Judge Instructs Sheriff to Appoint Deputies to Protect Mines.

Go on Duty Tomorrow and Will be Paid By the County.

Steps were taken yesterday to put the power of Hopkins county into action for the protection of the many valuable mining properties in the county and the lives of the 2,000 employed miners from threatened violence at the hands of union men from other fields. Based upon information of threats of violence in the hands of officials of the county and upon the affidavits of the coal operators of the county, the County Judge took action yesterday. Under the law he has no alternative when property owners show cause and demand protection.

Judge Hall has issued orders to Sheriff Hankins to summon and appoint a large force of discreet men to be armed with guns and assigned to each of the coal mining properties in the county in sufficient force for protection of workmen and property from threatened violence.

The authorities are taking every precaution to preserve order and protect life and property in the county, and the preparations being made will be sufficient to control any number of men who may come from other counties and states to attend the mine workers’ barbecue at Madisonville on Saturday and take part in any attempt to use force against miners or mine property that is said to be threatened.

The law provides that no less than two nor more than ten men shall be assigned to each separate piece of property. The deputies are to go on duty Friday and remain, it is understood until the county authorities are satisfied all danger of trouble is past. The deputies will be summoned today and will be paid by the county. The coal operators could have asked this protection several months ago, but have chosen until now to bear their own burdens.

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Mortons Gap Notes.

Mrs. Jones, of Evansville, is visiting relatives here.

Henry Davis and wife returned Tuesday from Livermore.