Local News. Saturday.

The Fifth Judicial District Convention will meet at Russellville, on Wednesday week next, October 28th.
The opening of the Farmer's Fair this year will be the largest and most complete, as well as most attractive, ever had here.
It has been noticed that whenever the smoke from the waterworks blows down the river that is a sure sign of {??????} if it blows up the stream fair weather is sure to follow.
Since the cows have been shut out of the park by the locking of the gates of that enclosure, they have turned their attention to the succulent grass in the Presbyterian church yard.
Mrs. Ellen Hogan has sold to the City of Bowling Green a strip of Ground on the North East side of Main street, fronting 32 feet on main and running back 4 feet, in consideration of the sum of $64.
We are sorry to learn that Dr. J.R. Moore is sick, it is feared past recovery, at his residence on Summer street. He has been delirious all day, refuses to eat anything and his early death is expected.
At East Hickman, Fayette County, Thursday evening, in a difficulty between Creed Wilder and J. B. Burton, the first named shot the latter, wounding him fatally. An old feud was the cause of the shooting.
Miss Rebecca Neeley, an accomplished young lady of Franklin, has gone to Montana Territory, where she will engage in music teaching. Miss "Babe" is well known here and has many friends who wish her abundant success.
W. C. Southwick, formerly a railroad man of this city but now of Flemingville, New York, sends to Lucas' Farmer's Fair a box of fine Irish potatoes. He says they are of a variety known as the "Democratic Victor". The farmer's fair reputation is not confined to Warren nor to Kentucky.
During the waiting of the opening of the mails of an evening when the trains are late, it becomes quite dark in the vestibule of the postoffice. If someone was to strike a match some time, queer scenes would be witnessed, as is sometimes done when lovers pass through railroad tunnels in the daytime. Does your mother know you're out?
The actor Jno. E. Owens is said to have become insane from the sufferings caused by cancer of the liver. It has become quite fashionable of late for actors to become insane. Can it be an advertising dodge, to say afterwards they are restored to draw a crowd to see how a restored lunatic looks or to observe whether he becomes frighty again while performing.
It is reported that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company will soon change the guage of their track to the standard guage. This change will be effected with enormous expense. An exchange says: "When the change of guage takes place about so the old engines in service on the road will have to be condemned and sold, as they cannot be altered to the standard guage. To replace these 35 new consolidated freight engines, each to weigh 117,000 pounds, is now in course of construction for the service of the road. These engines will be first class in every respect, and will be capable of doing {???}the 50 old engines which they will replace."

DESERTED.

Henry Pearson, a Married Man of this City,
Forsakes His Spouse
And Seven Children, and Elopes with
a Frail Charmer, Miss Sarah Morris

Left Destitute.

Henry Pearson is a well known name in the Third Ward of this city. He has been living up till last Monday with his wife and children on upper Adams street, and so possessed the confidence and esteem of his neighbors and the citizens of his end of town that he ran for Councilman from his ward against John Edwell and John Burk. He is a teamster and drove a wagon for livelihood. Apparently he was as reputable a citizen as any one in his neighborhood and lived in seeming enjoyment and content with his wife and seven small children, earning his living and possessing the esteem of all who knew him. Miss Sarah Morris is a fair but frail individual who has been living, up till last Monday night at Cox's spring. Possessing beauty and symmetry of form as well as an extremely accommodating disposition, she was well known in the community. Dan Pearson is a brother of Henry Pearson and is himself a married man, living with his family on Mechanic street, in this city.
Some months ago Henry Pearson became acquainted with Sarah Morris and the acquaintance ripened, it seems, into a mutual mash. Last Monday night Henry Pearson hitched up two of his horses to his wagon, took his third horse and attached him to the vehicle, and, with his brother Dave and Sarah Morris, left the city, going, it is said, in the direction of Evansville, for which point it is rumored Henry Pearson and Sarah Morris were bound. The next day Dave Pearson returned to this city, where he now is, having gone with his brother and his paramour one night's journey.
Mrs. Henry Pearson, so basely deserted, is, with her seven little children, left entirely without support, her husband having given her nothing but a $5 bill, last week, and nothing since. She is dependent for support upon the charities of her neighbors and friends. They should see to it that she does not suffer.
Dave Pearson, who assisted Henry off with his unholy love, is himself the possessor of a reputation far from savory, and is described by a neighbor as being of a verry "ratty" disposition. His actions in the unscrupulous way of helping his brother to desert a large and indigent family go a long way towards proving his false character, if the story we have given be true, and we see no reason to doubt the veracity of our informant.
The matter has been kept very quiet, there being very few people in the secret and it is only just now beginning to leak out.
Of the Morris woman it was learned that she enticed another married man, Mr. Stockton, about two years ago, to desert his wife and elope with her, thus showing that however unholy they may be, she, at least, possess some vile attractions.
Pearson is about 40 years of age and the Morris woman about 30.
Pearson came, several years ago, from Allen County here and his action and that of his brother, who assisted him can not be condemned in too strong language.

Allen County News.

John Mitchell has purchased the little farm of William Clark, in consideration of the sum of $700.
Our Court of Claims has been in session this week and transacted the usual amount of county business.
Mrs. William Hunt, formerly of the Park City, contemplates opening a millinery establishment in our village in time for the winter trade.
It becomes my painful duty to announce the death of Mrs. Jane Cole, an estimable lady of this section, after a lingering sickness from consumption.
Clay Pulliam, the tobacconist, has been in our village recently in the interest of his business in that line, and was cordially received by his many friends.
John Williams, of Scottville, purchased one day this week, of Frederick Bush, of our sister county of Simpson, a pair of mules for the sum of $260.
Mr. Willis Mitchell, of the Enterprise Tobacco Warehouse, Louisville, has been in our town recently, in the interest of that establishment. He is always a welcome visitor.
Mrs. "Doc" McNeal, of your city, is here at present on an extended visit to her parents. Mrs. McNeal is very popular among her numerous friends in this town and vicinity.
Doctor Richard Shappard and wife, of Wellington, Kan., is in our town at present on a visit to relatives and friends, who are pleased to know that the Doctor has recovered from his late indisposition which affected his brain somewhat.
Rev. Mr. Kerr, of the Methodist denomination, of this circuit, will shortly move to the Park City to enter upon his duties in that circuit. He is commended to the good people of Warren as being well worthy of any attention given him.
There will be a teachers institute held at Bethlehem Church, a few miles from the county seat of Allen, on the last day of this month, when all teachers and others who are interested in the cause of education, are cordially invited to be present.
The citizens of this section were entertained on Monday last with an address by Rev. Mr. Brooks, the editor of the Glasgow Morning Star, a paper advocating the cause of temperance, which was well received, and had the effect of his securing some subscribers for that journal. Truly his "Star" seemed to be in the ascendancy on that occasion.
The candidates for the different district offices assembled at the court house of Monday last and made arrangements to hold a convention on Saturday before the second Monday in December next, and a Delegate Convention the following Monday. They adopted the pro rata system, which is the only fair course to give each an opportunity to have the benefit of his strength in the Convention.

Will be a Fine House.

It was mentioned in a general way a day or two ago that Mr. T.C. Mitchell would soon begin the renovation and general improvement of the building now occupied by Robertson and Eubank. The work has already been begun. The improvement will consist in building an additional 20 feet in the rear of the building putting in a new floor throughout on a level with the street, adding a beautiful and artistic store front and making the store one large room. Messers. Robertson & Eubank will add new and elegant counters, 50 feet of the best new show cases and will entirely renovate the interior, making it one of the most attractive and commodious places of business in the city. The work will be completed about December 1st. Both Mr. Mitchell and the accommodating proprietors deserve the thanks and a large share of the patronage of the community for their enterprise. We wish them success.
Some miscreants in the vicinity of Nolin Station threw rocks at the passenger train which broke a window in one of the coaches and came near striking Capt. Sam Adams, who was a passenger. The Captain, we understand, wanted the conductor to stop the train and let him pursue the rascals, but the delay would have interfered with the schedule time. It is to be hoped that the perpetrators of the deed may yet be caught up with.
Mr. Sublett and family, of Russellville, have moved to this city and are living in D.J. Phillip's cottage on Mulberry street.

Monday.

Another tobacco factory will be put in operation here some time next month. We wish it success.
Work is progressing rapidly on C.A. Munkle's new brick cottage on course of construction of lower State street.
Rev. J.W. Stone began a protracted series of meetings at the Greenwood Church yesterday. He will probably be assisted by Rev. C.H. Hupp, during the latter part of this week and all of next.
Wm. Woodall, who recently severely hurt his father-in-law, Sam Young, was tried before Esquires Speck and Miller Saturday, at Richardsville, and fined $10 and costs for breach of the peace.
Albert McDaniel, son-in-law of Capt. E.B. Seelcy, while loading a heavy end sill on a wagon, this morning, mashed his right little finger so severely as to require amputation at the first joint.

Accident.

Allie, the little 10 year-old son of Mr. Wood the barber on Adams street fell off a culvert near the corner of Mechanic and Washington street yesterday and split one of his lips badly. He was unconscious for some little time, but was soon restored by his attending physician who dressed his wounds and he now doing well.

A Lunatic Wandering About.

Mr. Dixon, the sewing machine agent, informs us that a heavy set negro man was seen yesterday in a mude condition in the country in the vicinity of Mr. Durkee's farm, who evidently was insane. An attempt was made to arrest him but it failed. A posse, we understand, was organized who gave him chase but he was so sleet of foot he escaped and entered the timber, and the party was unable to find afterwards.

A Challenge.

The female base ball club of Guthrie, has issued the following challenge to the Ogden College second nine:
Guthrie, Ky., Oct. 15th, 1885, Captain of the Ogden College Second Nine, Sir - We would be glad to play your nine, and if you will meet us in Jackson's old field at 2 p.m., on the 17th, we will beat you so bad that you will not play another game this season.
Respectfully,
Edna C. Wilcox.

Allen Springs Items.

Farmers have been very busy for the past week sowing wheat.
Most of our young men are not very anxious to see Ben Claypool while court is going on.
Miss Angie Allen received a serious wound by falling from a peach tree. She is not expected to get well.
Mrs. J.E. Witherspoon and Jim Reynolds are expecting to buy and put up tobacco at W.P. Sledge's barn this fall.
Mrs. B.A. Sledge is having great success with her school at Beach Grove.

Sam Jordon, Schuyler Stiffey, and J.C. Edmonds, James Jordan, W.R. and T.H. Emmerson and C.P. Spillman, all of Barren County, are in your city with exhibits for Lucas' fair.
W.J. Leanel, who has been very low with fever, is convalescent.
Miss Georgie Spillman is very sick at this writing.
Little Emma and Clarence Spillman, whose sickness I reported some days ago, are better,
Tobacco is all cut, wheat all sown; apples all gathered and as soon as we gather corn and kill hogs, we will go into winter quarters.

DR. J.R. MOORE DEAD.

Last Night, About 7 O'Clock
He Passed Away.
Aged 85 Years.

A Brief Sketch.

Last night, shortly after 7 o'clock, Dr. J.R. Moore, overcome by the infirmities attendant upon old age died, at his residence on Summer street, aged 85 years and one month. The doctor had not been in good health for a year or more past, and frequently within that time has been prostrated. In the last month, he has been growing constantly more feeble and less able to withstand the effects of disease. A disorder of the kidneys was the prime cause of his decease, though this was much strengthened by the general debility and widespread weakness attendant upon his years and consequent to the life of activity and exposure he had led.
The funeral services occurred this afternoon, at 2 o'clock, the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. J. L. Caldwell at the first Presbyterian Church, after which the remains were interred at Fairview Cemetery.
Dr. J.R. Moore was born on the farm of his father, Lawson Moore, one of the Early settlers of the State, in the Danville neighborhood, in September, 1800. Beginning his life with the century, he has been an intelligent observer of its many gigantic strides in the way of progress and civilization. He read medicine under Dr. McDowell, one of the best physicians ever in the State and the first successful performer of the medical operation known as tracheotomy. After his reading was complete, he attended the medical department of Transylvania University, where he was graduated with distinction. He moved, shortly after getting his diploma, to New Orleans, in 1822, when he immediately entered upon a large and lucrative practice. In 1824 he married Miss Van Predelles, of New Orleans, whose father had come over from France with Lafayette's expedition, during the latter part of the Revolution. The marriage was a happy one and the two lived in the city mentioned, children being borne, until 1835. In that year, however, saddened by the loss of four children and fearful of the effects of the climate upon the others, he removed with his family to Louisville, Ky., where he lived until 1856. In that year he went with his wife and children to Missouri, where they remained until the close of the civil ware, going, in 1865, to Owensboro, Ky. Two years later the companion of his youth and manhood died. In 1870 he married Mrs. Granet, of this place, who survives him. They removed to this city in 1877, where they have since lived. He was the third husband of this lady, who was first Miss Burnet, then Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Garnet, before her marriage with him.
In the early part of the century Dr. Moore allied himself with the Presbyterian Church. In New Orleans he was an elder in Dr. Palmer's church; in Louisville, in Dr. Breckinridge's church, and was also an elder in the Owensboro church of that denomination, serving as elder altogether over, half a century. He was never connected with the church at this place. His first wife was the only one who ever bore him children, 14 of whom were the result of the union. Of these, 8 are now living.
On Harrod's Creek, his father, Lawson Moore, made a clearing, some years before Kentucky ceased to be a part of Virginia.
Dr. Moore was possessed of a large store of information and experience. He was one of those whose work has made it easy for succeeding generations to thrive, and for that reason, if no other, the community will join his family and friends in mourning his departure.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

Marriage of Mr. Charles W. Porter and Miss David Ella Donaldson.

Mr. Charles W. Porter, one of Warren county's most worthy and promising young farmers and a stock dealer of the firm of Porter Bros., and Miss David Ella Donaldson, the accomplished and estimable daughter of Mrs. Mary Jane Donaldson, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock this morning at 8 o'clock at the residence of the bride's mother at "Bendemere". After the ceremony which was performed by Rev. J. L. Caldwell, of the First Presbyterian Church, the bridal couple left on the 10:25 o'clock train for Louisville, where they will visit the Exposition, remaining in that city several days. Upon their return they will immediately proceed to the residence of the groom at his farm in the country beyond Drake's Creek where they will make their future home. The Times extends the usual congratulations, and wishes them a happy journey through life.