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V ' 1 ( THE BREOKEN RIDGE NEWS. $2.00 a Year: $1.00 for Six Months; 50c for Three Months ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT. $2.00 a Year; $1.00 for Six Months; 50c for Three Months VOL &LV CLOVERPORT, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 920 8 Pages No. 27 iu i & f ' K t '4 w& Itr. t IiKv &s w. H' ' B I H- .: i f FIRST LOOSE LEAF SALE TUES. JAN. 4 EX-SOLDIERS ALLOW ED 8 WEEKS COURSE Cloverport Loose Leaf House Will Receive From Now On. Will Have Buyers For Pryor and One Sucker. The Cloverport Loose Leaf Ware house is open to receive tobacco now. The opening sale is announced for Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 9 a.m. We have a full line of, buyers for Pryor and one sucker. The better grades arc bringing satisfactory prices. Trash and common grades are low. We would advise that no Bur ley be offered at the sale on Tuesday Jan. 4. Hold it for a better sale after the Burley market opens in the Bur ley district. We then will have a mar ket here. Our sales will be held every Tues daj and Friday at 9 a. m.. We will receive tobacco every day in the week from now on until the market closes. Cloverport Loose Leaf Warehouse, J. Walter Boyle, Manager. LOCAL RED CROSS HAS TOTAL MEMBERSHIP 134 At Kentucky State University. Entire Expenses Are Gratis. You can get an eight weeks course in the College of Agriculture. Univer sity of Kentucky, Lexington, Ken tucky, with all expenses paid. Term begins January the 4th and ends March the 1st. This is a great op portunity and many should take ad vantage of it, as you will get home in time to get your crop out next year. , No red tape. All that is necessary is the filling out of a very simple ap plication. Remember this means en tire expense, board, tuition etc. The undersigned have application blanks so apply to them at once if you want this course. ' Jos. W. Harth, Co, Agn. Agent Moorman Ditto, Com. Amer. Le gion, Hardinsburg, Ky. SNOW AND FREEZ ING TEMPERATURE EXTRA SESSION CITY COUNCIL TO BE BURIED IN NAT'L CEMETERY Report of Equalization Board1 Remains of Lewis W. Herndon Deferred : Tones Granted Pool Room Licenses. The total membership for the Fourth Red Cross Roll Call in the Cloverport chap'ter numbered 134. Three names added last week were,: Dr. Jesse Baucum, 8Urs. Baucuni and Mr. J. W. Pate. The local Red Cross chairman and the chairman of the Fourth Roll Call expressed their ap preciation of the work done by the solicitors and the response made by the citizens of the town. Bit of Real Winter Weather Sets in For Holiday Season Rains Badly Needed. A bit of real winter has dropped down upon Cloverport within the last few days and set in for the holiday season. The first drop in the temper ature was Christmas eve when a bit ter cold ,wind prevailed. Christmas day dawned partly fair and cloudy and by mid-night there were snow flakes in the air. Sunday morning re vealed a two-inch snow over the At the called meeting of the City Council to accept the assessment list of the city of Clovcrpdrt, and the re port of the Equalization Board, as the report was not made out clearly, it was passed over to the regular meet ing. William Jones was granted license to oppcratc seven pool tables. The re duction of the license on picture show was referred back to ordinance com mittee. Several made complaints ttiat their assessments had been raised too much, but the Council ruled the right to change the assessments made by the Equalization Board. Reach the States; Father Leaves For Washington. Irvington, Dec. 2H. (Special) Mr. J! M. Ilcrndon, who received a mes sage Monday that the remains of his son, Lewis Washington Herndon had arrived in the States, left that after noon for Washington, D. C, 'o meet the body. Herndon will be buried in the Arlington National cemetery. It was the request of his late mother that he be buried there. Herndon was killed in action March 30, 1918 white with a civil engineers corps. He was the first soldier in Breckinridge county who met death in the World War. ground. This was the first snow of any consequence this winter and a delight to the youngsters. Sunday was one of the most dis agreeable days of the winter. The rainfall on top of the snow made the streets and sidewalks perfect ponds in many places so that they were al most impassible. The rain was fol lowed by freezing temperature Mon day leaving ice covered streets. Rains are badly needed in this sec tion because of many families whb de pend upon their water supply coming from cisterns and the slight fainfall has left many persons without water. CLOVERPORT CHAPTER NO. 133 ELECTS CHAS.JACKSON W. M. The annual election of officers of the Cloverport Masonic lodge No. 133 i was held Monday evening, and the following elected to olhcc: Lharlcs Jackson, W. M.; OUie Clark. S. W.; Thos. J. Ferry, J. W.; J. R. Weather holt. S. D.; V. R. Milburn, J. D.; R. L. Oelze, Secretary, A. B. Skillman, Treasurer and A. T. Couch, Tyler. CAPT. REEVES RE-ENLISTS; SENT TO TEXAS Son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Beard Becomes Regular Army Officer. The subjoined clipping is taken from the Greenwood, Miss., paper and it is of interest to the people in Breckinridge county from the fact that Capt. Reeves is a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Percy JM. Heard, of Hardinsburg, a short time ago having married their eldest daughter, Miss May Franklin Heard. "Captain and Mrs. Raymond Reeves left las week for Little Rock, Ark , where Captain Reeves was ordered to report after enlisting in the regular army for life. Captain Reeves was or dered to San Antonio, Tex., after re porting at Little Rock and will reach that place today. He is attached to the Fifteenth Field Artillery. Captain Reeves served as a captain in the world war and was attached to the 140th Field Artillery. He recently re signed his position with the Wade Hardware Co., and re-enlisted in the army. Captain and Mrs. Reeves have many friends in Greenwood, who will wish them much success." CAPT. ROWLAND'S WIDOW SUCCUMBS Mrs. Ka.te Babbage Rowland Dies Shortly After Paralytic Stroke: Buried Friday. INJURED .IN LOUISVILLE i Stcphensport, Dec. 29. (Special) I Mr. Bob Redman, of this place was I seriously hurt last Wednesday as he was stepping off of a street car in Louisville. Mr. Redman was taken to the city hospital where he is improv ing and will be able to come home in a few davs. Will You Have Enough Money For Christmas? M - YOUR CHRISTMAS CHECK m Just imagine how handy some extra money will be next Christmas. Our Christ mas checks will range from $12.50 to $ 1,000. 00 plus interest, according to the plan you select. Start systematic saving by joining our Christmas Club-determine right now to prepare for a happy holiday season in 1-921. Select one or more of the follow ing plans: DEPOSIT of 25 cts. WEEKLY Members receive at the end of fifty weeks $12.50 Plus Interest DEPOSITS of 50 cts. WEEKLY Members receive at the end of fifty weeks $25.00 Plus Interest DEPOSIT of $1.00 WEEKLY Members receive at the end of fifty weeks $50.00 Plus Interest DEPOSIT of $2.00 WEEKLY Members receive at the end of fifty weeks $100.00 Plus Interest DEPOSITS of $5.00 WEEKLY Members receive at the end of fifty weeks .. $250.00 Plus Interest DEPOSIT of $10.00 WEEKLY ' Members receive at the end of fifty weeks $500.00 Plus Interest DEPOSIT of $20.00 WEEKLY Members receive at thd end of fifty weeks $1000.00 Plus Interest THOUSANDS HAVE RECEIVED OUR CHECKS THIS 'YEAR FOR MONEY THEY HAVE SAVED. WHY NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY AND START NOW. WE HAVE CUS TOMERS ALL OVER THE STATE OF KENTUCKY AND SOUTH ERN INDIANA THAT BANK WITH US BY MAIL. SEND PER SONAL CHECKS, POST OFFICE MONEY ORDERS. NO RISK. BANK BY MAIL. "THE HOME FOR SAVINGS" Building owner by Bank LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK & TRUST COMPANY Fourth, and Market Streets Louisville. Kentucky i -jf" MEMIER OF FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM. FOUR PER CENT INTEREST COMPOUNDED SEMI ANNUALLY ON REGULAR SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND TIME CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT CELEBRATE HIGH MASS AT MIDNIGHT St. Mary's Of The Woods Church Scene Of Happy Christmas Festivities. McQuady, Dec. :S. (Special) The Christmas festivities at St. Mary's of the Woods, were very impressive and will long be remembered by those present. The church which was filled beyond normal seating compacity, was beautifully decorated with holly, cedar and artificial snow, and lighted by hundreds, of candles. The significance of the event was the midnight celebration of High Mass followed immediately by bene diction. This being the first time in the history of St. Mary's parish that midnight services have been celebrat ed. Special music, which liad been carefully selected for the occasion, was furnished by a choir of twenty eight mixed voices, accompanied by an orchestra of six pieces. Mrs. Paul O'Connor presided at the organ. The musical programe was as fol lows: Adeste Fideles ----- Novello Kyrie -------- Werner Gloria -- Werner Credo --'------- Werner Offertory, Star of The East Tenor, Baritone, Bass trio and Chorus Sanctus Werner Benedictus ------- Werner Alto and Soprano Duet O Solutoris ----- J. Wiegand Holy Night Bass Solo and Chorus Tantum Ergo - Sr. of the Holy Cross Baritone Solo and Chorus Postlude Holy God We Praise Thy Name Star of the East The choir is to be ardently congra tulated for its splendid rendition of the musical program. The work of the choir was extraordinary and jn-so-mnch as it stood oirt so premin ently. is worthy-of attentionfrom the point of view that such achievements can be accomplished only by unceas ing efforts on their part, together with the hearty cooperation of the pastor, who directed the rehearsels. During the services Father Knue having wisjied his parishioners the blessings and greetings of the season preached a most eloquent sermon in which he related the lA'steries in volving the coming of'the Christ Child in the world. Following a paralytic stroke, Mrs. Katherinc liabbuge Rowland, widow of Capt. J. II. Rowland, succumbed at her home in the West End on Wednesday evening at six o'clock. Mrs. Rowland was stricken on the evening before about 10 o'clock Her left side was paralizcd, and she was unconscious from the time she was stricken until the end Pre vious to this, Mrs. Rowland had suf fered a slight stroke of paralysis, but to all appearances she seemed in good health and her death was a complete shock to her family and friends. The funeral service was held Fri day afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist church conducted by Rev. J. R. Randolph, pastor assisted by Rev. E. C. Nail, pastor of the Baptist church. The four brothers of Mrs. Rowland were the active pall-bearers with two other members of the family. They were: Jno. D., Courtney, Virgil G., and Charles P. Babbage, Alfred Tay lor, Jr., and Courtney Babbage, Jr. Her remains were laid beside those of Capt. Rowland in the Cloverport cemetery Mrs. Rowland was the third daugh ter of Miria A. and John C. Bab bage. She was born in Cloverport, April 8, 1857, and was married to Capt Rowland, Feb. 2G, 1885. She un ited with the Methodist church when a young girfyand was a loyal member throughout her life. Mrs. Rowland spent the greatest part of her life in this city where she was known and loved for her kindness of heart and words and the abounding cheerful ness which dominated in her life. Surviving are the four brothers, Jno. Davis Babbage, editor and pub lisher of The Breckenridge News and Attorney Virgil G. Babbage", of Clov erport; Courtney Babbage and Char les P. Babbage. of Louisville. Two sisters. Mrs. Eliza Taylor, of Hard insburg, and Mrs. H. V. Duncan, of Cloverport. i Among those who attended the fun eral from out-of-town were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. P. Babbage, Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Babbage and sons. Charlie Watt and Courtney Babbage, of Louisville; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Piggott, of Vincennes, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Duncan, of Kuttawa, Ky ; Mr. D. M. Duncan, of Branden burg, and Mr. Roland Smith, of Stcphensport. ANNUAL ELECTION OF BANK OFFICERS Bank of Hardinsburg & Trust Co., Elects Directors and Stockholders; Declares 7y2 Per Cent Dividend. The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Hardins burg & Trust Company was held in its directors' room on December 20. Four hundred and forty-five shares of the five hundred shares of its stock were represented. The following di rectors were elected: Willis Green, M. D. Beard. C. V. Robertson. Thomas O'Donoghue. B. F. Beard, Homer Pile, L. D. Jones, H. M. Beard. J. R. Jolly, Lewis J. Perkins, Dr. A. M. Kincheloe, Henry DeHaven Moorman Following the stockholders meeting the above named directors, all of whom were present, proceeded to the election of officers, as follows: M. D. Beard, President; C. Vic Continued On Page 4 f p nil a m ShcBank that makes you feel at Homejfl Bank of Hardinsburg Trust Col HARDINSBURG. KY. A BANK OF STkENGTH AND' SERVICE is the well earned title Of this institution. We have been rendering a satisfactory ser vice for thirty years to peo ple in all walks of life business men, farmers, wage earners, ladies. . No matter whether your financial transactions are of large or small volume you will find just the kind of fa cilities you need at The Bank of Hardinsburg and Trust Company. Wc cordially invite your account. i '1 H I ',r ,4 ON TIME DEPOSITS 1 SAVINGS t -S A t V ik . it ;,. 1 (t ,