ky-footsteps-digest Sunday, August 2 1998 Volume 01 : Number 437 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 14:48:11 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Thompson, John - Unknown Co BIO: THOMPSON, Arthur, s/o James & Mary (English) Thompson Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) THOMPSON ENGLISH ALMON History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana, Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885, Chicago Pike County, Patoka Twp, p. 427 ARTHUR THOMPSON, one of the pioneer settlers of Pike County, Ind., is the son of James and Mary (English) Thompson. The father was a native of Ireland, and when quite young came to Kentucky, where he married. In 1820 he came to this State and located in Patoka Township, Pike County, where he lived till his death, which occurred in 1837, the mother living till 1857. Our subject was born in Kentucky January 20, 1816. As the nearest school- house was six miles from his home his educational advantages were limited. In 1837 he began clearing the farm where he now lives, and by energy and good management he at one time owned nearly 1,000 acres of land. September 20, 1837 he married Ada Almon, who was born in Kentucky in 1820. Their children are John, James, Levi, Matilda, Franklin and Francis, Holland and Marian. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church, and for twelve years he he has been postmaster of Arthur, the town named in honor of him. He is a Democrat in politics and a prominent and enterprising citizen; one of the few men who have made Pike County what it is. He was among the famous hunters of pioneer times, having killed wolves and as many as fifty deer in one winter. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 15:39:53 -0500 From: Rex and Suzanne Payne Subject: KFY: BIBLE: Burgher - Logan Co BURGHER FAMILY BIBLE Daniel W. Burgher, 1855 – 1919, Logan Co. Kentucky Mary Elizabeth Beall Burgher, 1863 – 1939, Logan Co. KY Births: Claude A. Burgher, born 24 August 1886 “Baby” Burgher, born 03 September 1888 James Hardy Burgher, born 21 June 1894 Marriages: Daniel W. Burgher TO Mary Elizabeth Beall, 18 November 1884 Russellville, Kentucky James Hardy Burgher TO Sadie Bernice Bauer, 27 November 1919, Russellville, Kentucky Deaths: “Baby” Burgher, died 07 September 1888 Daniel W. Burgher, died 02 August 1919, Russellville Kentucky **Contributed by Suzanne Burgher Payne, 30 July 1998. Contact: rexsuzi@flash.net ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 18:49:35, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1898, Rockcastle Co NOV 4, 1898 (CONT) LOCAL AND OTHERWISE MARRIAGE: James Houk Jr and Miss Sallie Adams eloped on Sunday morning's train and were married at Jellico. They were accompanied by Ed Cox and Miss Mae Miller. Mr Houk is a young merchant of this place and of sterling character. The bride is a daughter of James Adams a resident of Garrard, and a granddaughter of M.J. Miller this place. She is a winsome and attractive youn lady and our congratulations are hereby extended the happy pair. A.J. Fish wires from Lexington, that the newspaper reports about his having gotten into trouble are false Mr Will Brown and wife of Pulaski visited Mrs A. pennington and family's Saturday and Sunday last Henry Catron ????? Tate and G.S. Griffin are in Somerset attending the trial of John P. Colyer charged with the murder of A.J. Catron News from Dr E.J. Brown received in a private communication to Mt Vernon reprot him as pleasantly located for a time in comfortable quarters in Chicago where he is taking a course in bacteriology. Jean is always alive to any opportunity to increase his store of knowledge. Clate Matthews was shot and instantly killed at pine Hill on Wednesday afternoon and John Matthews mortally wounded by John Meadows. The difficulty took place on the depot platform over the alleged statement that Matthews had torn down some notices Meadows had tacked upon the school house door where Meadows is teaching. Meadows came to town and surrendered, and examining trial is set for tomorrow at 9 am. Judge Williams held an inquest Wednesday night G.W. Fagan railroad agent of Pine Hill was found dead in bed yesterday morning. It is supposed he died of heart disease, during the night on account of excitement over the killing of Clate Matthews who was shot on the depot platform the day before. Mr Fagin had been afflicted with heart disease for a number of years. he came from the South many years ago and located at Pine Hill and has filled clerical positions there ever since satisfactorily to his employers. He was a man of upright character and was universally respected. Away back in 1850 he was a member of Lope's filibusters who invaded Cuba and barely escaped with their lives. Only four men of the expedition are now living J.J. Ping entered the sophomore class at Centre College, Danville, and is progressing nicely in his studies. jack will make a success of anything he undertakes NOV 25, 1898 Wanted to trade Corbin property for a second hand saw mill outfit. Address D.T. CHESTNUT, CORBIN, KY LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Walter Turpin is sawing for Jop McCall George Pennington is visiting realtive in jackson county James Houk Jr and wife are visiting Garrard relatives WANTED: a fat hog to net 250-300 lbs. T.J. CRESS Wind blew down the smoke stack of Griffin's mill For a good shave and hair cut call at my shop. D.S. PURDOM Willis b. Adams of Garrard county has a four pound girl at his house John Meadows filled a new bond for $1,000 after the death of John Mathews Dr J.W. Grant the Lancaster dentis will be in Mt Vernon early in December Sergent Abel Pennington is home on furlough Chas Williams, colored, burglarized the house of A.R. Scott and took a coat, vest and overcoat. He was tried and fined $30 W.E. Singleton the Lexington photographer who was shot by Major Carson has sued him for $10,000. Singleton has nearly recovered Write to Mrs Rosalind Nesbitt at Mt Vernon, Ky for a copy of her new and popular song "Just Sixteen". Price 25 cents per copy Alvira Hiatt's house near lime kiln was burned last Thursday. The old darkey lost all household goods. The citizens propose to assist in rebuilding The wagon, harness and pair of mules advertised in our last issue was bought by Mrs Cromer for $45. Col Sam M. Durdett who was a citizen of this place for some years sitll holding the position of Washington correspondent of the Chicago Chronicle. He says that new force bill for the South will likely introduced in the next Congress T.J. Cress school closed on the 25th Dr Davis has a copy of the history of the 4th Ky Regiment giving a biography of its officers. Lieutenants Lewis and Dillion are very favorably mentioned therein The morning after Corbett's disgraceful defeat Ed Cox and Joe Taylor two of our county citizens of pugilistic bent of mind met in Grant Baker's store and after a few preliminaries went at it hammer and tongs. In the first and second rounds Taylor had the best of it, having broght the claret from his opponents nose. Cox came to the scratch and bringing one of his noted three swing sledge blows knowcked Taylor into a pile of stove pipe. referee Baker declared the result in favor of Cox who now challenges all comers to fight at 130 lbs. To the Overseers and Citizens: We the undersigned Road Commissioner for Rockcastle County having met for the purpose of allowing road claims for 1898 find that a healthy sentiment has been arounsed in favor of good roads. We are glad to see the overseers taking the interest they have exhibited this season. Much depends on them. There are several things that must be remedied next year. The roads must be made wider. A great many fences will have to be set back. To make roads you must have sufficient ground on which to build them. The width of the road should meet the requirements of the law (30 feet) as nearly as possible. Another thing to be done is that the roads must be raised in the center, properly ditched and the rock broken much finer. We suggest that every overseer use all the gravel possible, though you have to haul it some distance. We have had many complaints in regard to overseers using and lending their road tools. It is the duty of every overseer to keep a close watch on his tools in his possession and to loan them to no one, nor use them himself except when working the county road. We suggest that where men have fences grossly over the line and a good road cannot be made without removing the fence that the overseers give the land owners notice this winter to remove them that it might be done before next years crop is put in. Every citizen should be interested in the cause of good roads. Good roads means prosperous people bad roads menas pauper county. We feel justly proud of tis years work and have every reason to believe that they will be improved much more next year R.P. NORTON, G.C. FISH first district, J.W. MOORE second district, HARRY BLAZER 3rd, ELISHA MULLINS 4th, ELISHA BULLOCK 5th, T.C. JOHNSON 6TH, W.H. CARMICLE 7th. Per Hiatt was here Monday last Drummer Forrester was here the fist of the week Judge Williams was in Stanford Wednesday Mrs Nesbitt and Miss Mattie Newcomb went to Stanford Wednesday Dr W.A. Brown was up from Parksville to see Judge McClure who is very ill but is resting some easier at last accounts Rev Goshing of the Cahtolic church was here Wednesday T.J. Hayes baby at Wildie got on railroad track and was knocked off by engine after it was reversed by engineer. Two cars passed the little fellow before train stopped. The crew carried the child to the house near by when it was found to be slightly injured about the head. The Christian Endeavor Convention at Livingston was attended by a large number of people from Mt. Vernon. Judge John D. Ellis of Newprot Ky was present and delivered two addresses: Rev W.R. Chapman of Danville Theological Seminary delivered an address to the Convention both days. The assistance rendered by the State president and Mr Chapman was invaluable both are earnest and eloquent speakers. Each session increased in interest. The exercises were varied with excellent music. The report on prison reform was such as to make a lasting impression. There is 400 Christian Endeavorors in prison walls. The prison work is recieving a good deal of attention. The choldren attended every meeting, Miss Lelia May Lovell, Miss Annie Thompson, McKenzie Brown and Johnnie Baker, delighte the audience with temperance recitations. At the Junior Endeavor rally, Leala May Lovell sang and recited and again in the evening by request. Miss Mae Miller aided in the music throughout the Convention. Rev L.M. Scroggs preached the convention sermon on Sunday morning, text: Job 22:21. The church was crowded with an enthusiatic audience at night. The Livingston people are to be congratulated on the success of the convention. Delegates and vistors were all entertained royally. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 21:17:44 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Harrell, Reddick, Sr. - Unknown Co BIO: HARRELL, Reddick, Sr., s/o Moses & Mary (Miley) Harrell Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) HARRELL MILEY BARR History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana, Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885, Chicago Washington Twp, Pike Co p. 397 REDDICK HARRELL, Sr., is a native of Pike County, born July 25, 1820. His parents, Moses and Mary (Miley) Harrell, came from Virginia and Kentucky respectively. The father came to Indiana about the year 1815 and a year later married and located in Petersburg, but entered 160 acres of land a short distance from town. He built a saw-mill on Pride's Creek and followed that and farming a few years, and was engaged in the mercantile business almost the remainder of his life. His death occurred December 30, 1830. The mother lived until March 1870. Our subject was reared in Petersburg. At the age of fifteen years he began clerking in a store. At the end of four years he was appointed deputy clerk under Maj. McIntyre who was clerk of the county courts. He worked on as a deputy in all the offices in the court house for over thirty-five years and became thoroughly acquainted with the duties of each office. He was township trustee eleven years and during this time was government assessor from 1861 to 1868. He devoted considerable time and all his surplus means in land and was very successful in his purchases and sales. As his health has somewhat failed him he has given up active life. September, 1850, he married Jane Barr who died March 7, 1882, leaving three living children: Reddick, Emory H., proprietor of the Petersburg News and William G. Brownlow. Mr. Harrell is a Republican in politics, but is not radical in his views, voting rather for the man than for the party. He belongs to the I.O.O.F. and is a member of the Presbyterian Church and is one of the inflluential and enterprising citizens of Pike County. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 06:55:41, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1898, Rockcastle Co NOV 28, 1898 LIVINGSTON Chas Starks has returned from Campton, S.C. with his wife where she has been visiting her parents Mrs Jack Melvin is visiting in Corbin Tom Terry was up from Lincoln last week A child of Wm Kirby Jr was badly burned Judge Lair of Mt Vernon was down last week Mrs Chas Brown is visiting her parents in Louisville Mr and Mrs W.F. Merrimee are at St Mary's this week Mrs T.A. Gresham was visiting her sister Mrs Magee last week Wood Ballard of Lexington was the guest of relatives here last week E.C. Walton gave a write up of Livingston in Tuesday's Interior Journal Mrs H.C. Henry, of South Whalen, Ind was the guest of her husband who is one of the firm of Mink & Henry lumber men Mrs W.H. Satterfiled and sister in law, Miss Hattie have returned from a protracted visit to Glasgow Junction Tom Brannaman and sister and Miss ???? from Wildie ????? convention and were the guests of T.B. Lair and family Misses Susie and Annie Thompson were the guests of Mrs W.J. Sparks and attended the Convention Mr and Mrs Stephens have arrived from Crab Orchard and have taken possession of the Mullins Hotel Miss Celia Gentry attended the C.E. Convention at Livingston Mrs J.J. Cozatt is the guest of her husband our accommodating depot agent Miss Lizzie Durham of Praksville is the guest of her sister Mrs W.W. Wright ** Miss Mae Miller was with her aunt Mrs Brack Graves during the Convention Miss Lucy Mullins was the guest of Miss Lena Heiring during the Endeavor Convention Mr and Mrs W.M. Fields were the guests of H.W. Rice and family at the eight Gables W.B. Adams of Garrard and James Bussell passed through here Monday for Rockcastle river Mrs Georgie Rice, Messrs Sam Denham and Chas Davis were down from Mt Vernon Sunday Sam McClure and pretty daughter Miss Dollie were the guests of R.B. Mullins and family last week Saturday night some one obtained an entrance through the rear door of Sparks, Mullins & Sparks store and blowed the safe but fortunatly did not get the small door open where the firms moeny was kept. They secured about thirty dollars belonging to the Macabees and what was in the cash drawer--$12. and some underwear, shoes, pistols, watch chains, &c. They were scared away by Harry Magee who discovered them as he was passing by Edgar Albright is here from Centre College for Thanksgiving Henly Bastin of Crab Orchard come in from the State College to spend Thanksgiving THERE ARE NO DECEMBER PAPERS SO THIS CONCLUDES 1898 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 21:49:12, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1899, Rockcastle Co JAN 6, 1899 MOONSHINE STILLS DESTROYED Lancaster, Ky Dec 30--Millard West, deputy collector of this place assisted by Deputy Mullins destroyed two stills on Morse Lick, in Jackson county and two in Rockcastle county near Livingston and about 1,100 gallons of beer and whisky . All the shiners escaped but one, John Wolf who was operating one of the stills in Rockcastle. He was arrested and taken to Louisville LYNCHING IS FEARED Terrible Tragedy at a Turkey Shooting Match at McKee, Ky--Andrew Combs Shot by Frank Cornielson McKee Ky, Dec 31--At a turkey shoot at Isaacs store, this county Thursday Andrew Combs and Frank Cornielson engaged in a fight, which resulted in the death of Combs. Cornielson struck Combs on the head with a gun and the latter shot at Cornielson after he had fallen to the ground but missed him. Cornelison then took deliberate aim at Combs and shot him through the breast with a 38 caliber Wincheser rifle. Combs died instantly. Cornelison was arrested. It is feared that he will be lynched as it is claimed his assault of Combs was unprovoked. Cornelison is a cousin of Jack and Zion Cornelison, who are serving life sentences for the murder of a farmer here more than a year ago. LIVINGSTON Livingston has been very gay during the Holidays on account of the return of her soldier boys, Jim and Louis Dillion, John Reynolds, John Argenbright and John Howell who arrived Xmas eve on a 10 day furlough. At a reception a dance was given. Then Monday night at Dillion's Mansion an elegant time was had. In fac so enjoyable was it that it was repeated again Wednesday night; and then the farewell dance Friday night; for all left except Lieutenant L.W. Dillion who left Wednesday. We tried to make the boys enjoy themselves Saturday night the young people were royally entertained by Misses Hattie Saterfield and Lena Bentley. The house was artistically decorated and music courting and eathing were indulged in very extensively--especially eating for at the proper hour the guests were invited into the dining room whre refreshments of eight courses were partaken of and it was 1899 the guests took thier departure and then it was with much praise to the two charming young ladies for being the cause of such an enjoyable evening being spent. Monday night a dance was given by the boys at the risidence of Jos Sambrook, in honor of Misses mayme Cordin and Alice Mayfield two very pleasant and accomplished young ladies of Ne Haven who were visiting their sister and aunt respectively Mrs B.N. Roller and it goes without saying that all enjoyed themselves for it could not be otherwise in partaking of the hospitality of Mr & Mrs Jos Sambrook Mr and Mrs W.H. Starks and family have returned home after spending Xmas with Mrs Starks parents at Russellville The Misses Thompson's of St. Mary's were the guests of their brother Ernest last week Misses Hattie Jones and Minnie Hendron, Garrard wre the guests of W.R. Dillion and family Miss Rhoda Hilton who has been visiting her brother Grant for some time returned to her home at Morristown, Tenn last week Misses Annie and Essie Roberts of Gum Sulphur are visiting Miss Lida cook Misses Kettie and Louis McGuire of Duncannon spent Xmas with their parents Mr and Mrs J.C. McGuire T.B. Lair has sold all of his property here to Bowman & cockrell and will move to the Spradlin farm near Mt Vernon which he recently purchased Miss Carrie Barton handsomely entertained her young friends Monday eve Tuesday eve a candy party was much enjoyed by the young people given by the genial John Walton MARRIAGE: Dayton Miller of the 4th Ky while home on his furlough surprised his frends by marrying Miss Mamie Bullock of East Bernstadt. They were the guests of Henry Burton last week Hon Sam Ward was in London last week Sam Ward Jr, has returned to Louisville after spending the Holidays with his parents Jesse Rout of Stanford was with his brother in law W.B. Dillion the first of the week Prof Chandler has taken charge of W S Cummins store W.H. Satterfield has been transfered to a through run which will be the cause of he and his excellant family moving to Lebanon Junction we are sorry to say Prof Ballard has commenced his school and is well patronized Beedy Turley of Madison has bought the interest of W.C. Mullins of the firm of Sparks, Mullins and Sparks and took charge the first of the year. We welcome Mr Turley in our midst Miss Alice Mayfiedl the bewitching little beauty of New Haven who has been visiting her aunt Mrs B.N. Roller has returned to her home leaving several of our boys heartless LEVEL GREEN There was a preaching at Friendshid Sunday last by rev John Todd who was assisted by REv Gragg of Pulaski School exhibition are the orer of the day While Bustles school closed at Wabd Saturday last and iss Vira Deborad's school will close Friday with an entertainment J.N. Brown made a short visit to Somerset last week Dr L.L. Sowder and family who moved to the west about five years ago are visiting relatives at this place Mrs Ursula Burnett who has been sick so long does not improve much. She is the wife of Rev c.C. Burnett and has been confined to her bed for two years FOR SALE OR RENT my farm 1 1/2 miles west town of 58 acres; 45 acres in cultivation. House of 5 rooms also out buildings. Good water and orchard MRS L. MCFERRON LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Joshua Boring Sr. visited Nashville M.Hartz Maretsburg has been very sick Joshua Boreing Jr is clerking in post office M.S. McKinzie was up from Maywood Elijah Boreing was in Nashville Christmas Rev Wm Williams renewed his subscription andrew Gentry has moved to Livingston The Third Kentucky has been ordered to Cuba Miss Lettie Caldwell of London was visiting Miss Alza Logan Brown this week Fritz Krueger pushed down his old lime kiln on last Wednesday night MARRIAGE: Jasper Payne and Miss Lucy McKinzie were married on the 29th MARRIAGE: Joe Bray this county and Mrs Hargis of Pulaski were married last J.V. McKinzie and Logan Thompson were out from Preacherville Frank Bryant was up from Livingston. Said he was hunting a partner MARRIAGE: Wm McHargue and Miss Sallie Chestnut were married on Thursday Dec 29 S.C. Franklin and wife have returned from a visit to relatives near Lexington Mr Edwards and wife of North Carolina are visiting H.G. Edwards this county Billy Moorhead sawyer for J.W. Marler had an arm badly hurt by wagon overturning with him ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 18:56:54, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1899, Rockcastle Co JAN 6, 1899 (CONT) LOCAL AND OTHERWISE MARRIAGE: Jack Jones and Miss Lucy Hellard aged 22 of Crooked Creek this county were married last week Jack Lawrence is working the switch levers and telegraphing extra nights in Junction City tower MARRIAGES: Rev B.S. Davault reprots the marriage of J.W. Kirby Jr to Miss Lou Sowders on Dec 24th and V.P. Freeman to Miss Laura Berry on Christmas day. Ashland Lodge F.A.Y.M. No 640 elected Willis Griffin W.M. U.G. Baker, S.W. Sam Kinley, J.W., I.G. Carter, Secy., H.S. Branaman Treas, M.C. Owens, Tyler, G.S. Griffin S.D. and T.J. Cress, J.D. The lodge is in a flourishing condition Mrs Scroggs is quite ill James Houk Sr., is improving Judge McClure we are glad to say is improving Miss Ashford of Danville is the guest of Mrs L.M. Scroggs J.W. Marler orders Signal sent to Wm Hayes, Kansas City L.M. Houk who has been sick for some weeks is improving Luther Troutman of Pine Hill called and renewed his subscription Dr Pennington the Louisville Dentist will be here at Circuit Court Billy Poynter requests that you read his notices call and pay your account DEATH: Celia, two year and ten months old daughter of J.F. Herrin Grays, died Dec 11 DEATH: Payton Langford after suffering several months of consumption died last Friday morning The "Chautauqua" will meet on Friday evening at Dr Lovell's. A full attendance is desired Nathan McClure was in from Raspberry and dropped another wheel in the Signal treasure box Little Flora and Florence Pennington twins have been visiting their sister Mrs Will Brown in Pulaski W.B. Whitehead is sending our paper to five different people one as far away as Peru South America Geo Taylor section foreman Maywood who took the "board" in 1898 for best section was here last friday morning W.H. Cocks our excellent wagon maker and townsman orders the Signal sent to Miss M.J. Cox Porterfield PA Misses Minnie Nicely, Lula McKinney, Lula Dyre and sister have taken rooms at the Brick Hotel and are attending Collegiate Institute U.G. Baker the Prince of merchants is doing a thriving business and expects to tell the people this year by printers ink of the cheap bargains he will carry Miss Ruth Elliston of the Stanford College passed through here on Wednesday last en route from her home in Pulaski to Stanford Miss Elliston isa model teacher Rev WH Chapman of Danville Theologicol Seminary preached at Pine Hill last Friday and Saturday evening; Also at the Presbyterian church in Mt vernon on Sunday afternoon and night The Supervisors of the tax list were in session this week. D.N. Williams, W.C. Mullins, A.W. Stewart, J.J. Smith and J.W. Kirby comprised the board The first marriage that occured in Kentucky took place at Boonesborough Aug 7, 1772 Sam'l Henderson and Elizabeth Calloway being the contracting parties. The Williams families of this place are relatives of the Calloways Robt Cox the merchan will begin telling in our next issue of the many bargains in his store. He will shortly have a big stock of clothing add other goods in addition to his already big assortment. Rev and Mrs l.M. Scroggs spent two or three days with friends in Danville last week Miss Ida Tyree of Pittsburg is visiting the family of G.W. Gentry Sr this place W.T. French our clever assessor orders the Signal sent to Miss Lettie French Settle Station, Mo E.M. Denny and son Irvin of Verona Mo are taking in the holidays in the county. Their many freinds are pleased to meet them McKenzie Brown our hustling dispatch boy has been on sick list for a week. Bragg Thompson is selling papers for him J.G. Frith of Brodhead is not only a first class merchant and lumberman but claims to have an acute ear for music; consult him DEATHS: Micajah Pitman a highly esteemed citizen aged 82 died two weeks ago of old age. Mrs Matthew Warrens baby that was born on day of Mr Pitmans death, died also in same house. G.C. Kennedy reported according to orders, at Lexington but the officers there were unable to locate his division of the Signal Corps and he returned here to await further orders Misses Effie and Della Langstou and Tela Pennington, of East Bernstadt, who have been the guests of Miss Emma Pennington and other relatives during the Holidays have returned home Monday Hon Joseph H. Lewis retired from the Appellate bench and Judge J.P. Hobson took his seat. By Judge Lewis retirement Judge J.H. Hazelrigg becomes Chief Justice. A godl watch was presented to the retiring Justice by his colleagues Rev B.S. Davault who has the reputation of being the stingy man of Skaggs creek has heard of a new claimant for the honors in the person of Phil Price a conductor on K.C. road who attempts to save the wear and tear of his spectacles by looking over the top instead of through the glasses On Tuesday Dec 27th the editor had the pleasure of taking Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Curtis Gover, Crab Orchard. The following guests were present; Mrs Mary Gresham, Mrs Lizzie Carter, Miss Ada Carter, Mr Alfred Davis, Mr Sam'l Hardin, and Mr J.D. Wearem of Stanford. The many good things on the table were greatly enjoyed by all and the occasion will be remembered especially by ye editor Among the holiday visitors were Miss Ida May Adams, Danville; Mrs martha Schooler Paint Lick, J.J. Ping and E.S. Albright Danville; W.R. McFerron G.E. McCoy, A Winkler Lebanon Junction, Mt Frazer No I and No 2, Pitsburg, Dr. J.H. Pettys, J.H. Stephens, T.B. Lair, Walter Saunders, Geo McCarthy Livingston; E.B. and Maurice Brown, R.L. Joplin, Wilmore; J.S. parker, Emil Henzmann, Anniston Ala; H.J. Mullins Pigeon Roost; A.B. Brannaman, Alva Maret, Wildie; Spradlin, Gallatin Tenn; J.H. Williams, Brodhead Hugh Miller was in Frankfort last week Miss Ashley of Danville is visiting here Judge Williams accompanied William Klein to Danville where the latter will enter school ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 16:19:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Madelyn Hall Subject: KFY: BIRTH: Flynt, 1845 - Louisville I have an ancestor named Anna Millissa Flynt; born 8-29-1845 in Louisville. Father Chester Dana Flynt. Madelyn Hall, M.Ed., MLS Southwest Washington Medical Center Library 400 N.E. Mother Joseph Place Vancouver, WA 98668 hallmad@ohsu.edu (360) 256-3167 voice (360) 256-6466 fax ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 2 Aug 1998 09:10:05, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1899, Rockcastle Co JAN 6, 1899 (CONT) BRODHEAD Brodhead lodge No. 566, F & A.M. elected the following officers: J.F. Watson, W.M., j.R. Cass, S.W. Orus Bower, J.W., Geo Bower, Sec'y; R.S. Martin Treas; J.B. Yonce, S.T. Appointed W.B. Sayers, S.D.; J.H. Albright, JD J.H. Dunn and Egbert Wallin spent a few days in Danville last week c.C. Howell has visited in Somerset Joppie Albright spent Xmas with relatives here Jack Baker is no better MARRIED: Owen Jarrett and Miss Mattie Albright. Mr Jarrett has good position in Lebanon and is one of Rockcastle's most promising young men; while Miss Mattie is the beautiful daughter of Wm Albright a.A. Albright is at home on a furlough from Camp Ship The school taught by Profs Chandler and Owens closed Friday last. Abe chestnut visited freinds here during Xmas Mrs Thomas Francisco visited relatives at Pine Hill W.G. Adams is still in the produce business. The shipment he made was seven dozen roosters and one hen. It is said that Gaines eye sight at the time was alittle defective, and he bought them for turkeys. some people get moon eyed some times We are glad to see A.E. Albright in his place of business again after being sick a day or so Jesse Reynolds an old respected citizen of the Beelick neighborhood is very low with Pneumonia W.G. Tharp is out again JAN 13, 1899 WILDIE Dr Lucas dentis stopped at Hotel Wildie a few days last week Two of John Griffith's boys of Ford, are visiting their grandfather J.F. Butner at this place Prof Phillips began school here Jan 2nd. The Prof is an excellent teacher and has a good school Tandy Smith who has been running a pump at Silver Creek was up to see home folks Sunday L.T. Stewart went to Mansfield Ohio, last week on business pertaining to the Carter Mann Lumber Co DEATH: The two year old child of Billy Coffey died of croup on last Friday night DEATH: A young Mr Coffey, lately of Texas and brother to Mrs Adams of this place died of pneumonia afer only four days illness H. Blazer & Co have moved thier saw mill from Lee coffey's to Boone's Gap where they have purchased a tract of timber of 300,000 feet L.C. Smith was here Saturday BIRTH: Born to the wife of Jack Baufle on Dec 23, a boy B.C. Richardson of Conway was here Thursday last Squire Henry Brannaman killed a wild cat last week that he says was the largest he ever saw. It weighed 20 lbs Joe Smith of Valley View was visiting his father John Smith at this place last week Jim Hayes and Henry Brannaman say they don't believe Bill Woods made 1,000 bushels of corn. They say that either of them made that much ORLANDO Goe Johnson was in Mt Vernon Tuesday Ches Payne has moved to Saxton, KY Tip Langford has moved into town and occupies the Fish property near the depot H.C. Thompson of East Bernstadt has been here looking after the coal fields on brush creek. It now looks very much like a branch road will be built some 4 or 5 miles up the creek in the near future Dr Childress will go to Louisville to attend lectures about February 1st. The doctor has built up a good practice and will be missed when he is gone Gardie Mullins baby is very sick at this writing W.M. Lovell's child is much improved LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Robert Cox Grant Baker Best shoes at Robt Cox's Mrs Dr M. Pennington is some better Andy Baker is still confined to his room Miss Ella Joplin's school has a good attendance Miss Sympson of Pine Hill is visiting in town Jim Rickels says there is a large boy at his house Superintendent Davis is ready to pay the teachers Miss Alma Brooks of Wildie is attending the college DEATH: Mrs Eugene Hamm of near Maretburg died Wednesday Charles Lechleiter is in from Louisville visiting home folks Mrs Rosalind Nesbitt is visiting her parents at Ravenwood L.T. Stewart the lumber king was here from Wildie Monday Miss Rissa Thompson of Pittsburg is visiting Mrs J. Landrum Miss Elizabeth Sympson of Pine Hill is a student at the College Dr E.J. Brown of Stanford is with us two or three times a week now Miss Anderson will teach classes in physical culture and voice training next week Mrs Wm Poynter and grandson, Bragg Thomson are visiting in Garrard county Crab Orchard has one of the best town marshals in the state in the person of J.A. Shannon Circuit Clerk Griffin as special commissioner heard testimony in the Woods-Mullins case this week Miss Ella May Saunders of Livingston waas visiting friends here during the week Mrs Yeager is here to remain a month when she will rejoin her husband who has gone to Oklahoma to pick out a location Miss Ashford who has been visiting Mrs Scroggs returned to Danville Tuesday. She made many friends Don't pay ten dollars for a suit when you can get the same goods brand new at Grant Baker's for just about half The two Spoonamore children who were sent to poor house some time before Christmas will be taken to Louisville today and placed in Orphans Home ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #437 ********************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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