ky-footsteps-digest Thursday, June 24 1999 Volume 01 : Number 522 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 00:53:16 -0400 From: "Elizabeth Smith" Subject: KFY: Mt. Sterling Sentinel Democrat - CORRECTION Because of the way the paper was filmed, I assigned the wrong date to parts of the information The corrected dates: Original post: Mt. Sterling Sentinel Democrat, 9 Apr 1880, part 1 Should be: Mt. Sterling Sentinel Democrat, 2 Apr 1880 Original post: Mt. Sterling Sentinel Democrat, 16 Apr 1880, part 6 Should be: Mt. Sterling Sentinel Democrat, 9 Apr 1880 Also, the following item, which was included on Mt. Sterling Sentinel Democrat, 16 Apr 1880, part 5, should be dated 9 Apr 1880: We learn that Mr. Jilson WHITSETT is improving, and is doing as well as can be expected. He is now conscious, but speechless, and has no control of one side at all. ------------------------- Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 18:10:37 EDT From: Kiezza@aol.com Subject: KFY: OBIT-Thomas Nolan- Harlan Co Publication Date: August 11.1991 Source: The Courier-Journal Louisville, KY Evarts,Ky An Evarts teenager was killed early yesterday when he was struck by a CSX train. State police said the train's engineer, B.R. Allen of Corbin,spotted Thomas Nolan, Jr., 18, lying between the tracks about 5:30 a.m. but couldn't stop the train on time. Allen said he sounded the train's air horn and used it's emergency brakes, but the train struck Nolan and traveled about 1,000 to 1,800 feet before stopping, police said. The accident is under investigation ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 19:36:14 EDT From: Kiezza@aol.com Subject: KFY: Re:VITALS: Nolan's Death Dates--Harlan Co Benjamin F. Nolan 11-17-1917--25 yrs--Vol 17--Cert # 30242 C.F. Nolan--12-23--23---78 yrs---Vol---23---Cert # 30428 Calvin H. Nolan--6-27-1930---84yrs---Vol 30--Cert # 19571 Chad Nolan--10-7-1922---30 yrs---Vol 22---Cert # 21889 D.G Nolan--2-25-1928---60 yrs---Vol 28---Cert # 03698 Dewey B. Nolan--5-3-1918---1 month---Vol 18---Cert # 13116 Enock Nolan--1-2-1929---1 month---Vol 29---Cert # 01807 Foil Nolan--6-9-1921---11 yrs---Vol 21---Cert # 12290 Glen Nolan--11-5-1921---4 yrs---Vol 21---Cert # 23975 Hazel Nolan--3-22-1928---16 yrs----Vol 28---Cert # 06362 Henry L. Nolan--11-10--1925---1 month---Vol 25---Cert # 26618 Jesse Nolan--3-29-1917---1 month---Vol 17---Cert # 10890 John H. Nolan--3-13-1921---49 yrs---Vol 21---Cert # 05431 Junior F. Nolan--7-9-1926---yrs---Vol 27---Cert # 05929 L.I. Nolan--12-24-1926---1 month---Vol26---Cert # 30912 Margaret Nolan--5-27-1924---no age listed---Vol 24---Cert # 11536 Marvin B. Nolan--9-20-1929---1 yr---Vol 29---Cert #---23864 Mary Nolan--9-24-1919---82 yrs---Vol 20---Cert # 08027 Melvin Nolan--7-29-1930---1 month---Vol 30---Cert # 16676 Patsy Nolan--5-6-1927---86yrs---Vol 27---08408 Richard Nolan--8-1828---1 yr---Vol 28---Cert # 19675 Woodrow Nolan--12-29-1916---1 month---Vol 16---Cert # 30271 William Nolan SR--5-12-1920---79 yrs---Vol 20---Cert # 13713 Adrian Nolan--6-20-1933---73 yrs---Vol 33---Cert # 13433---------Fayette Co. Alice Nolan--1-15-1944---48yrs---Vol 44---Cert # 01327 Betty Nolan--6-2-1946---72 yrs---Vol 46---Cert # 15177 Bonnie G. Nolan--8-6-1934---1 month---Vol---34---Cert #-19686 C. J. Nolan--6-27-1932---51yrs---Vol 32---Cert # 13714 Dallas Nolan--11-20-45---Vol 45---Cert # 25642 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 16:03:46 EDT From: Kiezza@aol.com Subject: KFY: Re: OBIT: Elva M. Nolan: Alis Barbara Ann Nolan, Harlan Co Source: Kentucky Vitals Elva M. Nolan--- Death Date: December 4.1966 Place of Death: Harlan ,KY Age : 13 years Vol. : 058 CERT # : 28629 Elva Mae Nolan is buried at Evarts, Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the Alis of Barbara Ann Nolan. Daughter of Orville and Opal Bray Nolan. Grandaughter of Joe and Mae Boggs Nolan . ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 19:34:04, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, Oct. 19, 1900, Rockcastle Co. ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, KENTUCKY OCT 19, 1900 (CONT) BRODHEAD Hon Letcher Owsley of Lancaster spoke at the Albright hall Saturday night to a large crowd who had gathered from different parts of the country to hear the wonderful doctrin of Democracy exponded Miss Nanie Yadon has returned from a visit to friends and relatives at Rowland Mrs J.W. Tate is visiting in Richmond this week Rev Dave Holtzclaw of Preachersville has moved to the house previously occupied by John Robins. We are glad to have such a man in our town Mr Ben Pike is able to walk around some with the aid of crutches Archie Albright little son of W.H. Albright is very sick Our school is progressing nicely with such teachers as Prof R.L. Brown and Miss Helen Thurmond how could it do otherwise Mr Josh Boreing of near Oak Hill called on his best girl here Sunday afternoon Mr E.S. Albright our hustling editor attended the speaking here Saturday night Miss Lizzie Painter is visiting her sister Mrs Emerson Rico Lebanon junction Mr L.L. Jarrett has an attack of typhoid fever Mr Dannie Owens is quite sick OCT 26, 1900 WILDIE J.Fish and Dr Lewis were in Mt Vernon Monday on business Rev Bellew being detained at London court did not preach at this place Saturday but came Sunday BRODHEAD Mrs Bettie Tharp and daughter Ida are visiting relatives near Mt Vernon Rev Holtzclaw filled his appointment at the Methodist church Sunday Mrs Dr Burdette who has been visiting relatives at Crab Orchard returned home Monday Mr Frank Wallin of Nicholasville was here Monday MARRIAGE: Married Mr Jotham Brown and Miss Nannie Langford were married last Friday at the home of Mr George Barnes. Mr D. Capps officiating Mr Charlie Chandler passed through here last week on his way to Pittsburg Mr John Roberts and wife are spending a few days with relatives in Conway ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 05:43:00, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspaper, Oct. 26, 1900, Rockcastle Co. ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, KENTUCKY OCT 26, 1900 (CONT) PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE Miss Ida May Adams has gone to Grays to visit relatives Judge Colyer and others spoke at Brodhead Saturday night Mrs Rome Adams of Livingston still continues very low with fever R.L. Brown will speak at Hammond's school house tomorrow night J.A. landrum and family went to Pittsburg Tuesday to visit relatives Miss Ellen Butner of Wildie is visiting relatives in Berea this week J.M. O'Rear of Mt Sterling is the guest of the faimily of M.C. Miller Mrs Bertie Cromer secured the keeping of the poor at $65 per patient DEATH: The little four year old son of Mr and Mrs G.T. Johnson of Orlando died Wednesday James Houk Sr returned Monday from a visit to his daughter Mrs Joe Purcell Mrs Ella Franklin sister and Miss May Brannaman were in town shopping Tuesday Mrs Fannie Adams has returned fro Alleghaney Penn very much improved in health Mrs Preston Pennington of Jackson county was visiting relatives here this week Houk and Son have just received a car load of salt. The best quality and lowest prices G.W. Jones was here Wednesday and reported his son in law J.S. Arnold much better Col T.Z. Morrow and Hon O.H. Waddle of Somerset will speak here Saturday Nov 3rd Gol J.W. Brown and Mr Albert Teague will speak at Walnut Grove tomorrow night Dock Norton and Albert Teague of Andr??? and C. Metesser of Pine Hill were here Thursday Mesdames nannie C. Albirght and Mr. Pennington sepnt Sturday and Sunday with friends in Crab Orchard Mrs S.W. Davis and Mother Mrs Colyer went to Pittsburg Tuesday to see James Frazier who is very ill Isaac Snodgrass came down from Lily Sunday to see his niece Miss Florelle Brown who is in poor health. he took his mother back with him B.J. and L.W. Bethurum and the republican elector for the Eighth district R.T. McLintock of Richmond spoke at Livingston last Saturday night Judge Williams addressed a large crowd at Pine Hill Tuesday night J.A. Landrum has bought the Mrs Liford property now occupied by W.T. Short B.A. Riddle and H.C. Jones were here Wednesday and said almost every one in their section was for the bond issue Mr W.J. Sparks Dr. S.C. Davis and L.W. Bethurum spoke at Pine Hill Monday night W.T. Short Arrested Tuesday Taylor who shot US Marshal Fuson at Birdseye an took him to Williamsburg jail The Fiscal court composed of Squires Brown, Gatliff and Sigman have been in session this week allowing county claims Mr W.T. short spoke at Scaffold Cane Saturday night after which a republican blub was organized with Harry Blazer as Pres Mr James Croutcher who is no living with his daughter in lexington is here this week saking hands with his many old friends in this section DEMOCRATIC RALLY A Big Rally iwll be held at the Brodhead Fair Ground on SATURDAY NOV 3 Judge M.C. Saufley, Hon Robt Harding, Hon John T. Hayes, Judge R.G. Williams will be the speakers. The Mt Vernon Brass Band will furnish the music. A grand parade and old fashioned Democratic Love Feast will be had. The Crab Orchard Bryan-Beckham-Gilbert club headed by that gallant Knight, Will Brooks in command will be there Prof A. E. Ewers spent two days in Danville last week and while there secured $100 in scholarships for the Institute with the promise of more DEATH: John Riddle father of James Riddle died Sunday. His death was brought about by an injury which he received a little over a week by being thrown from a mule Senator John L. Whitehead of Williamsburg was here Tuesday spent Tuesday night with his brother W.B. in the county and left for Livingston yesterday C.C. Williams has sold the lot lying next to Mrs nannie C. Albright's property known as the Reppert lot to Fritz Krueger who will commence at once the building of a nice eight room birck residence Apps Cummins has moved to his new residence on West Main Mr and MRs W.F. mcClary returned Wednesday night from St Louis where Will has been for the past four months taking a course in business collete R.B. Mullins returned yesterday from a trip selling boots and shoes through the Eastern part of the state. he stopped off at Livingston to see his sister Mrs Rome Adams and says she is no better ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 21:19:30 -0400 From: "Elizabeth Smith" Subject:KFY: NEWS:Mt Sterling Sentinel Democrat, 16 Apr 1880,cont. Montgomery Co. Sentinel Democrat Mt. Sterling, KY Friday, April 16, 1880, cont. ESTHER! THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN CAPTIVATES THE PEOPLE. The Beauty and Chivalry of the Blue-Grass Bow in Homage at Her Shrine Bristow Hall Filled to Overflowing by An Enthusiastic Audience The Mt. Sterling Musical Society was organized about the 1st, of November last, to cultivate the latent talent of which Mt. Sterling was known to be possessed. The disordered and disorganized mass of singers was soon brought into order under the able direction of Prof. J. W. CRUM. The Society early gave promise of considerable talent, and shortly after its organization the Cantata of Esther was undertaken, and has been mastered, and last night the first public concert by the Society was given with flowing success. It was our pleasure to witness the efforts of the Society last night, and we want to echo the voice of the large audience, when we say that Mt. Sterling never was treated to a more gorgeous display, to better acting, or to finer singing. At precisely eight o'clock the curtains rose, presenting to the actors the largest audience ever assembled in Bristow Hall, and to the excited and expectant multitude, a scene of oriental beauty and splendor. The first scene was a Persion chorus, embracing the full strength of the Persians. The costumes of the ladies sparkled with gold and silver and rare gems and brillant colors, while the gentlemen in an array of apparel of the gayest colors and most elaborate pattern, made a scene long to be remembered. King Abasuerus was personated in matchless style by Prof. J. W. CRUM. Possessed of a rich, mellow bass voice and a kingly figure, his acting and singing were simply unapproachable. In the laughing song with Haman, his complete abandonment to the joys of "More wine, more wine,' was indeed perfect, as was his astonishment and terror at the intrusion of the prophetess. Also in the duet between Esther and the King an earnest solicitude was displayed with wonderful truth. The best display of dramatic skill as well as a finely trained voice was in the banquet scene. Here the King's devotion to the queen, his horror at her revelation of Haman's plot, and his fierce indignation were all faithfully portrayed. The king's robes were made specially for this occasion, and were handsome in the extreme. He wore a red tunic, trimmed with gold bullion and fringe, and over this an elegant purple velvet robe was thrown, trimmed with white ermine. The crown was a work of wondrous art, and the sandals rich in their heavy bands of gold. Queen Esther, by Miss Nettie HOWELL, was portrayed in fine style. The classic beauty of the queen, the flashing eyes, the graceful carriage and the wonderful expression of voice and gesture made the character a grand success. In the second act there was a great deal of pathos in the solo between the queen and Mordecai. Her sadness over the possible failure of her mission and her certain death, as well as an earnest desire to serve her people and save them from death, were all depicted with wonderful force. Miss HOWELL has a full, rich, strong voice, and her enunciation is perfect. The most difficult solo in the opera was the denunciation in the 3d scene of the 5th act, and in this as in all other parts Miss Nettie acquitted herself with great credit. She was clad in red velvet, trimmed in ermine and gold, and wore a gold crown that sparkled and glittered in a profusion of lovely gems. Her character was fully sustained. Haman, by F. L. BOSWORTH, was a fine piece of acting. Mr. BOSWORTH filled our idea of the proud, disdainful Agagite to the letter. His rendition was a faithful portraiture. He has a full, rich tenor voice, thoroughly under control, and used it in a masterly manner from his ovation in the opening chorus to the clevation of Mordecai and his own defeat, his part was rendered in the most artistic stle. In the duet with the king alluded to above he entered into the festivities of the occasion with a rare zest. His solo in the first act and also in the second scene, where he makes his complaint to the king, were both rendered in fine style. Mr. BOSWORTH was arrayed in dark silk, trimmed in oriental style in green, red and gold, and surmounted by a golden crown and handsome feather, he looked indeed the "chief prince of the kingdom." Zerish, by Miss Carrie VORIS, evidenced great dramatic talent, and gave expression to the finest alto voice it has ever been our pleasure to hear. Miss Carrie has a rich, full, round voice, every note clear and distinct, and she enunciates so distinctly and impressively that every word is perfectly audible and full of meaning. She was arrayed in handsome green silk with elaborate gold trimmings and surmounted by a handsome gold crown. Her character was portrayed with rare skil, particularly where she suggests the hanging of Mordecai. This was exceedingly well done. In fact her character was fully sustained throughout. Mordecai was the character personated [?-difficult to read] by Mr. L. B. Dickerson, and he did it admirably. One of the most difficult solos in the cantata was the first one, "Woe is me." This Mr. Dickerson executed with considerable ability and fine effect. His earnest petition and request to Esther to go unto the king and make supplication for the Jews, was one of the best efforts of the evening. This part, both in its musical and dramatic effects was admirably sustained. Mordecai's robe after his triumph was of light blue, trimmed with gold, and was one of the most beautiful on the stage. Mordecai's sister, Mrs. M. STROSSMAN. Two beautiful solos, "God is the refuge," and "Thou hast been a strength," were sung in the best of style by Mrs. STROSSMAN, and were among the best of the evening. Those who are familiar with the matchless voice of Mrs. STROSSMAN, know that her songs were indeed a feast. Prophetess, Mrs. Georgia A. TURNER. The solo, "Lo, o'er the wicked," was a song gem, and Mrs. TURNER won golden opinions from its admirable rendering. Harbonah, G. Ed MATHEWS. This character was filled with an easy grace that demonstrates at once the natural actor. The duet between Harbonah and the king was one of the best points in the play; Mr. MATHEWS is this, as in the male quartette, establishing his reputation as a first class tenor. High Priest, J. D. HAZELRIGG. This character was one of the best portraitures of the evening. Mr. HAZELRIGG's acting was perfect, and his solo, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace," was a beauty. Queen's Attendants, Miss Addie STOCKWELL and Miss Hattie FITCH. There was slight chance to display the talent of these ladies in this part, but what they did do could have been done no better by any one. What was lacking in song was made up in beauty. Miss Emma THOMPSON as Zerish's attendant rendered her character in fine style, but it was not adapted to the proper display of her voice, for undoubtedly Miss THOMPSON has the finest soprano voice on the stage. We trust that a chance for a better display of her powers will be afforded on future occasions. Herald, Joel FESLER. This character was as well portrayed as any on the stage. Mr. FESLER acquitted himself with credit. Dr. VANANTWERP as captain. H. Clay Howard, Dr. VANSANT, Judge McKEE and Mr. MATHEWS as guards presented a fine appearance, and in their quartette gave the audience the prettiest song of the evening. Carrie and Jimmie SHIELDS as Haman's children, and Louie Wiley and Emma HOWEAS pages, did their parts well. The choruses were all rendered in good time and were full of life and action. Mrs. KIRKPATRICK and Mrs. CORNELISON as pianists more than sustained their fine reputation, and in the accompaniments fairly made their instruments enunciate the words of the play. The interludes were filed with popular and difficult selections, and in these the ladies were ably assisted by Mr. George HOWARD with the violin. This notice would indeed be unjust did it fail to credit Prof. CRUM and Judge French with the faithful manner in which the play was put upon the stage. These gentlemen have devoted much time and attention to its preparation. Neither would it be fair not to notice the skillful labor of Mrs. George TURNER, Mrs. MUNNEL and Mrs. Fannie STOFER in preparing the elaborate costumes and arranging the stage decorations. The piece was received with loud applause throughout, and the audience showed a full appreciation of all its merits. We look for another crowed house next Monday night. - --------------------------------- The Rev. Mr. Keller will preach next Sunday at Springfield, and the following Sunday morning and evening at the Presbyterian church in this place. - --------------------------------- Mr. ANDERSON president of the Lexington Fair Association, purchased from Messrs. TRIMBLE & KEEF, a fine harness gelding by Norman. B. F. WYATT's thoroughbred Alderney, Alice Cary, dropped a heifer calf last Wednesday morning, by James Bigstaff's Alderney bull. - --------------------------------- IT WILL WORK Mr. James SCOBEE says the Robbin Washer is a perfect success. It never fails to wash and bleach if directions are followedd. Try one and you will never use a wash-board again. Mrs. Allen PREWITT "says it is worth the money as a bleacher, my clothes are as white as snow", Mrs. Geo. HAMILTON, Mrs. POWERS, Mrs. Joseph OREAR, and hundreds of others are using them. Price $3.50 on time $7. -J. F. BEAN, Agent. - --------------------------------- NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS BOURBIN BITS WESTERN CITIZEN Boys celebrated Democratic victory with a bonfire. Jno. T. HINTON for mayor, received 12 more than combined vote of three Democratic Councilmen. Some blacks took Chas. Allen, of color, out at midnight and whipped him for not voting their way. Talmadge agrees to furnish his sermons to Citizen hereafter. His lecture exceeded the expectations of the people, and realized $306. BATH DOINGS OUTLOOK Fishing in Slate splendid. The Outlook dolefully mourns over the rail-road circuses crxshing [sic] out, the small Fry, and -leaving Owingsville in the shade. Dan HARPER and James STONE, have rented tollgates on the O. & S. pike at $1,160. The Calendar clock Co., have sold 24 clocks in Rowan County. Lightning struck the barn of Jas. A. FARRIS, and consumed it. Loss $3,000. - --------------------------------- BUSINESS REVIEW DRUGS Three large drug stores [word not clear] in Mt. Sterling, one we noticed last week. We now take pleasure in noticing the establishment of Mr. W. F. DICKERSON. This gentleman has been in business in Mt. Sterling a little over a year, but in that time he has established as good a trade as any house in this section. His stock embraces a full line of druggists' goods. Pants, oils, glass, soaps, and perfumery, fancy articles, musical instruments, books stationary, wall paper &c. His selection are made with great care and taste, and being a good buyer he is enabled to offer special inducements to his customers. Mr. DICKERSON is ably assisted by his brother L. B. DICKERSON, who, polite and accommodating is ever ready to wait upon the public. We recommend this house to any who have not yet dealt with it feeling assured that those who have, will certainly return. Both gentlemen are educated druggists, and fill perscriptions [sic] with great care. Mr. L. B. DICKERSON sleeps in the store, thus enabling persons to have their prescriptions compound at any hour, day or night. CONFECTIONERY Messrs. PETRY & ROWDER, on Court square keep constantly on hand a fine stock of candies, fruits, and staple and fancy groceries. They also prepare for weddings and parties, and have the reputation of doing this class of work in the best of style. Mr. ROWDEN [sic] in a first class baker, and keeps his house constantly supplied with a fine assortment of cakes for the trade. They are enterprising gentlemen and deserving of your patronage. CLOTHING Among the most liberal of the dealers in this line, stands our genial friend J. BENDAL, who occupies the old Turley corner on Main and Maysville street, Mr. BENDLE [sic] keeps a stock peculiarly adapted to his trade and is now offering some fine bargains at auction, preparatory to making some important changes in his business. Mr. BENDLE is a good business man and is prepared to give his customers the best of bargains. In whatever business he may engage, it will be a pleasure to deal with him. KINGS PALACE Mr. Jas. KING has opened a saloon and cigar and tobacco stand on Court Square, and keeps as good a house probably as any man can in that business. Mr. KING himself is strictly honest and reliable, and will undoubtly [sic] do the best he can for his customers. P. V. S. These mystic characters stand at the head of the establishment presided over by the invincible, unapproachable and incomparable Samuel T. DOBYNS, the originator of the Peoples' Variety Store, whose every variety of goods that a fantastic imagination may require. Laces, Rushings, Towels, Socks, Combs, Brushes, Notions and Nick-nacks of every kind and pedigree may here be found, and cheaper than anywhere. We cannot attempt a description of the unique stock embraced in this store. Nothing but a visit can do it justice. Call and be convinced how cheaply goods can be sold. SADDLES & HARNESS We take pleasure in noting the store of our old friend Thos. CLARKE, now carried on in the name of Mrs. Kate CLARKE. Mr. CLARKE has been in this business for 15 years or more and has always held a good trade. He is a finished workman and allows no inferior work to leave his house. He now has a complete stock of saddles, harness and plow-gear, whips, trace-chains, &c., &c., all of which are of the best material and workmanship, and to which it affords us great pleasure to call your attention. The stand is still on Court square. GROCERY Mr. McCLOSKEY, on Maysville street, has built up a fine trade, and as the result of his business tact and management, he has erected one of the best and most commodious business houses in town. Mr. McCLOSKEY keeps a large stock of goods fresh and well selected, and offers them at prices that defy competition. DRUGS J. W. HARRAH, occupies the elegant new house on Maysville street, which of itself is a monument to his business skill and enterprise. Mr. Harrah has been engaged in business here some 12 years, and is one of the most accomplished druggists in the State. He keeps a very large stock of drugs and patent medicines, books, and stationery; also a full line of paints, oils, and fancy articles, he also handles Landreth's seeds in bulk. He is ably assisted by Mr. Wm. LLOYD, who is making a good druggist. Mr. HARRAH keeps thoroughly informed of the changes in his business, and is ever ready to take advantage of bargains. He is strictly honest in all his dealings and will undoubtedly make it to the advantage of any one, giving him their patronage. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 21:32:20 -0400 From: "Elizabeth Smith" Subject: KFY: Mt. Sterling Sentinel Democrat, 23 Apr 1880, pt 1, Montgomery Co Sentinel Democrat Mt. Sterling, KY Friday, April 23, 1880, part 1 Largest Circulation of any Paper in 9th Congressional District, and Largest Weekly in Kentucky. Advertisers will please make note of this. LOCAL PENCILINGS Monday was the poorest Court-day we have had for many months. Jno. F. BEAN, had a fine milch cow struck by lightning last Thursday. Go to J. O. EMBRY & Co. for Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Gents' Furnishing Goods. W. T. HOWE, is repairing his old residence and will soon have it ready for occupation again. When Jim GRIGSBY got shot in the chin, we wonder if he made some lively chin-music. On last Saturday Sam TURLEY killed a hawk which measured 4 ft. 4 inches from tip to tip. The City Council have contracted with Mr. Ceo. EVERETT, to build two new cisterns for $225. The loud, yelping of dogs in the rear of a butcher shop is rather suggestive-but the sausage season is over. The case of Thos. C. ANDERSON, for killing O. W. PRICE in Fleming, has been continued for the the defendant. "Heard in the Land," is about worn out. Many a merciful Providence forever blot it out of the newspaper lexicon. The attractive sign of TRIMBLE & KEEF, which was blown down by the recent storm, has been neatly repaired and is up again. Mt. Sterling wants a $25,000 appropriation from Congress for a post office building. If enterprise counts for anything she ought to have it.-Clark Democrat. Judge H. R. FRENCH will soon engage in the worry of "keepin' house," having rented the cottage of Dr. DUERSON, on Clay street. Roy CRAWFORD, formely [sic] of this place is practicing law in the Police Courts of Atchison Kansas. He is studying law with TOMIENSON & GRIFFITH, and is doing remarkable well. Read that murder is our [B]reathitt letter, also letter from Louisville, also our fruit crop outlook. In short read this paper, and you will find several things in it. Mr. W. H. STROSSMAN has an apple tree on his place which bears apples on but one limb, one year, and on the rest of the tree the next year, thus alternating every year. It bears but one kind of fruit. The Masonic Temple Hall is being repaired, and refitted, it will have a gallery in the rear which will increase its standing capacity by nearly 200. These will probably be help for reserved seats. Mr. Lewis APPERSON has been appointed agent for Adams Express Company, and has employed Bob THOMSON to assist in attending to the business. Their office is on Main street, Cockrell building. We desire to secure the services of some person at every court-house in Eastern Kentucky to act as agent and correspondent for this paper, and to any one who will write for us with promptness we will mail our paper regularly free. The new law re-districting the State adds Breathitt and Elliott to this district, and takes none of the old counties off. Judge RIDDLE will have his hands full. General JOHNSON is making an effort to have Elliott county stricken off. In the rage for old iron the thives [sic] have taken three fifty pound kettles from Asa BEAN. One new one worth $3.50 and sold it for 20cts., but first broke it up so that it could hardly be recognized. Farmers as well as town people should keep a close watch on their hardware. The Union Express Company commenced business in this section last Tuesday. This Company is composed of Western capital, and is managed by efficient express men of large experience, and is destined to do a big business. Many of the employees of the Adams have been given positions on the Union. Mr. Julius CLAY, of Kiddville, brought to our office an old Indian hatchet, which he plowed up at old Indian Field, in Clarke county, recently. Mr. CLAY says that many ancient relics have been found here, and many bones have been plowed up, clearly indicating that this was formerly an Indian burying-ground. Watson Lodge of Odd Fellows will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the order next Monday night, at Bristow Hall. The exercises will embrace addresses by Cols. Holt and Wood; recitation by Harry CAMPBELL; readings by Dr. HARRIS, Hon. Richard REID and Mr. J. N. MOORE. music by Mrs. CORNELISON, Miss STOCKWELL and Miss OLDHAM, and songs by Miss THOMPSON, and Miss Carrie VORIS. Exercises free. - --------------------------------- CATESBY WOODFORD PARDONED Last Tuesday the Governor pardoned Catesby WOODFORD, who is charged with killing young REID, of Morgan county. - --------------------------------- COURT DAY SALES The dullest court-day we have had for twelve months, only about 15 head of cattle on the streets, a few small lots in the stock pens, but were not brought out and offered. About 20 hogs were sold at $2.75 per hundred; mountain stock; a few plug horses were sold at from $15 to $25. J. F. Bean, Auctioneer. - --------------------------------- EDITORIAL CHANGE Mr. T. W. PARSONS has retired from the editorial force of the Republican and returned to his former occupation, doubtless finding more honor and wealth in it than writing political editorials. Mr. Parsons was a fluent writer, and will doubtless be missed by the readers of the Repub- an [sic] - --------------------------------- SANDY R. R. NOTES There are 250 hands at work on the Big Sandy between this point and Olive Hill. Ground has been broken in 9 or 10 places. At Licking river they are hauling rock for the masonry for the bridge, and have the derrick ready for work. There is a good force at work at the mouth of Stepstone. John SWEENEY is at work on Stepstone. Messrs. IRVINE & LONG have a good force at work in four places. Major CONNER has section 16 and will break ground in a few days at Casey's Gap. Mr. CLARK, on McCarties branch, has a small force at work, but it is doing good work. Mr. OGG, on Salt Lick, broke ground with a small force ten days ago. Major SANDERS will break ground in a few days with a good force beyond Licking, at section 24. There is a small force above Burnt Bridge, on Triplett. On sections 32-33 work has begun at Morehead, and is making quite a showing. At Triplett tunnel there is a force of 80 hands at work on both ends of the tunnel. Beyond Olive Hill work is progressing rapidly, and being an easy grade, will soon be completed. These are facts. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 21:32:54 -0400 From: "Elizabeth Smith" Subject: KFY: Mt. Sterling Sentinel Democrat, 23 Apr 1880, pt 2, Montgomery Co Sentinel Democrat Mt. Sterling, KY Friday, April 23, 1880, part 2 DISPLAY OF STALLIONS Last Monday was the regular animal horse show in Mt. Sterling, and unfavorable as the day was, still there were a good crowd in attendance, and a fine display of stallions. TRIMBLE & KEEF, showed their combined saddle and harness horse Roderick, a beautiful bay. He will stand at three stables in Mt. Sterling. Jno. S. WYATT, showed Marshall Ney Jr., a beautiful sorrel saddle horse of matchless form and graceful carriage. He stands him at his stables near Camargo. Jno. McDONALD presented two beauties, Joe Donning and Aballah Clay, which together with the celebrated Champ Furgeson, he will stand at his stable on the Hinkston Dirt Road, four miles from Mt. Sterling. Perhaps the most attractive horse on exhibition, was the saddle stallion, of L. Tupper LEWIS, of Clark County, "Dillard Dudley." He is a beautiful dark bay 15 ½ hands high and moves with the greatest of ease and grace. He will make the present season 7 miles from Winchester, on the Big Stoner Turnpike. See advertisement in an other column. Richeleu was exhibited by Mr. YOUNG, Bay Messenger by Frank PHELPS. Douglas Howard by Ed McCLURE, of Bath. Monta by Joel BERRY, of Bourbon. Vol GILLISPIE exhibited Jo Blackburn and Beauty, both of which attracted great attention. H. C. BROWN, of this County Exhipited [sic] a model draft horse, Charley, the only one shown. He will stand at Geo. OWING's stables, in this city. "Henry Boardman" a beautiful dark bay minus one eye was one of the best horses shown. He was owned by a Nicholas County man, and we failed to learn who controls him. The show was very creditable to our country, and such stock should soon make Montgomery one of the leading horse counties in the State. - --------------------------------- TO MORDECAI As the bright colors lie in regal beauty before us, and their fragrance rises up to greet us, filling a bright nook in the weary routine of newspaper life. Our soul goes out in untellable rapture to Mord. Our feelings over come us, and we feel like asking him for the load of $5 the next time we see him. In other words we are trying to express our thanks for a handsome boquet [sic] of choice flowers from Luther DICKERSON. - --------------------------------- THAT COAT! We've seen him-acutally seen him-the man who found Judge HARGIS' overcoat! And he lives in town; and he is colored; and, well-may be you have not heard about that coat. Just read any local paper for the next three months and you will hear of it. P. S. The boy says the coat had no papers in the pockets. - --------------------------------- MESSRS. NEAL & ALLEN, who purchased the stock of the Phoenix Sale & Livery Stable of Messrs. Stephen DEAN & Co., took possession last Saturday. It is with pleasure that we welcome these wide awake, reliable young business men to our city, and bespeak for them the same liberal patronage as was enjoyed by their deserving predessors. We feel assured in saying they will spare no pains to accommodate their customers, and will use every effort to increase the handsome patronage which they have taken charge of. See their advertisement next week. Dick DORSEY, who is known every where for kindness and attention to all, will remain with them. The members of the old firm will still continue to do business In this city. - --------------------------------- ESTHER IN WINCHESTER Next Friday, the Cantata will be rendered in Winchester, where excursion tickets will be sold at 75c. from Mt. Sterling and 50c. from Thomson's and Hedges-including return. - --------------------------------- We call particular attention to the advertisement of Mr. L. Tupper LEWIS, of Clarke, who presents the claims of his celebreted [sic] saddle stallion Dillard Dudley. This was one of the best horses shown here Court-day, and should be liberally patronized for his many excellent qualities. His sire is said to have produced more premium saddle horses than any other in Kentucky. - --------------------------------- NOTICE Having disposed of the Phoenix Livery Stable in Mt. Sterling Ky., to Messrs. NEAL & ALLEN, of Clark county. We take pleasure in recommending them to the public as honest and enterprising, business men, and solicit for them the same liberal patronage that has been extended to us. We are sure they will fully appreciate the kindness and will not fail to accommodate their customers. All persons having claims against us will please present them to A. H. JUDY for settlement, and those indebted to the firm will call and pay the same to A. H. JUDY or Dick DORSEY. Respectfully, Stephen DEAN & Co. April 23d, 1880, 1 mo. - --------------------------------- MARRIED CONKRIGHT-WILLOUGHBY-Thursday the 22d, James CONKRIGHT, to Miss Mary E. WILLOUGHBY, both of this County. McDONALD-POWELL-In Lexington, Tuesday, at 3 o'clock, at the bride's father, Mr. McDONALD, of Clark, to Miss Rebecca POWELL. - --------------------------------- DIED MOORE-Infant son of Thos. MOORE, aged 3 months 2 days. RAGAN-On the 21st of April, 1880, at his home at Howard's Mills, in the county, Mr. Alfred RAGAD [sic], aged 72. A large number assembled at his funeral last Wednesday, which was preached by W. T. TIBBS, of this city, after which, the remains were intered in the old family grave yard. - --------------------------------- SHOOTING IN STANTON On last Saturday a trouble arose between Dr. POST and Mr. HALL in the store-room of Mr. R. HARDWICK about some boards. They were separated just as Mr. HALL was about to strike the Doctor with a hame. Mr. HALL being put out of the room, he left the town very much enraged, and returned with Mr. James HOLMES, who was armed with a double-barrel shot-gun. Mr. J. B. BLACKBURN, who was standing on his own porch in front of his store, remarked that they ought to be arrested, when Mr. HOLMES leveled his gun and fired at BLACKBURN, the contents lodging in the porch just above his head. They were still at large when we last heard from there. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 21:33:18 -0400 From: "Elizabeth Smith" Subject: KFY: Mt. Sterling Sentinel Democrat, 23 Apr 1880, pt 3, Montgomery Co Sentinel Democrat Mt. Sterling, KY Friday, April 23, 1880, part 3 COL. JERRE SOUTH A SKETCH OF HIS LIFE Jeremiah W. SOUTH was born in Madison County on July 10th. 1810, and came with his father to Frankfort about the year 1817. In the year 1820 he removed to Breathitt County. Here he was married shortly afterwards. In 1840 he was elected to the Lower House of the Legislature from Morgan and Breathitt counties, and in 1843 he was elected to the Senate from the counties of Estill, Clay, Owsley, Harlan, Letcher, Perry and Breathitt. Previous to his race the district had a Whig majority of 1,000, but he defeated Dr. DANIEL, a popular Whig, by over five hundred majority. In 1858 he was first elected keeper of the Penitentiary, and served until March, 1863. He then retired to a farm in Woodford County. In 1870 he was elected the second time as keeper, and again in 1874 and 1878, his term not expiring until March, 1882. He served in many other public capacities. In fact, he was never defeated for any position to which he aspired. He was a true and unswerving Democrat, and was a hard worker for his party and his friends. He was idolized by the mountain people, and had a wonderful influence with them, and was a power in Kentucky politics. Col. South entered the Senate Chambers Shortly [sic] after 10 o'clock, April 15th, and took a seat on the sofa. A few minutes afterwards he fell back in his seat. Several Senators who saw him carried him out into the rotunda, and Senator SHACKLEFORD and Representative YANTS, both of whom are physicians, were quickly summoned, and rendered all the medical assistance within their power, but the unfortunate old gentleman expired in less than five minutes, without uttering a word, the cause of his death being apoplexy. He was then carried into the cloak-room of the House of Represenatives [sic], and shortly afterwards he was taken to his residence on High street, just opposite the Penitentiary. Immediately after his death both branches of the General Assembly adjourned. It is not known what the Legislature will do with the Penitentiary, but it is generally believed that the State will take charge of the Institution, and the warden system will be established. Governor BLACKBURN and Auditor HEWITT, this evening appointed Mr. Samuel SOUTH to take charge of the prison and feed ther prisoners until some provision is made by the Legislature. - --------------------------------- CORRESPONDENCE BLACKWATER, KY., April, 11 '80 Rev. Jas. WHEELER and Abraham INGRAM, preached at the Baptist Union Church, last Saturday and Sunday. Thos. CRAIN is very low with consumption. Last Saturday and Sunday was held the quarterly meeting of the M. E. Church, in this vicinity. Maried, on March 25th, Jno. L. MURPHY, and Miss Lou HANSLEE. Geo. INGRAMS, infant child died on March, 8th, of hives. Demo. - --------------------------------- BREATHITT COUNTY Lost Creek, April 12, 1880 Our quiet neighborhood one week ago was greatly excited over on of the most cruel deeds of bloodshed ever committed in disgraced Breathitt. Washington NOBLE, a youth of eighteen, went to the home of Martin FUGATE, his brother-in-law, and offered him 25 cents for his horse to ride to a party, which was some five or six miles distant. FUGATE informed him that he could not do without his horse. Then Wash, as he is called, offered him 50 cents, and FUGATE still refused; and finally Wash offered him $1, and still it was rejected by FUGATE. Then NOBLE told FUGATE that he was going to have the horse if he had to kill him. FUGATE replied that he did not want any difficulty with him, but he would die before he would give up his horse. A tussle commenced, when FUGATE slapped the boy with his open hand; NOBLE drew his knife and stabbed FUGATE one inch below right nipple, the knife failing to go as deep as he wanted it to, he gave it a second shove in the same place, which inflicted a fatal wound, of which he died in five minutes. NOBLE mounted the horse and rode up to the creek some two miles, and was pursued by his brother James NOBLE, who demanded the horse. Wash told him that Martin FUGATE was dead and had no use for his horse, but James NOBLE took the horse back home. Warrants of arrest have been issued and place in the hands of the officer, but up to this time no arrest has been made. It is thought by some that NOBLE has left the country, but the best information is that he is enjoying pleasant breezes on the sunny peaks of Breathitt county, awaiting the action of Gov. BLACKBURN for a reward for his friends or a pardon from his executive clemency. W. O. D. - --------------------------------- MENIFEE COUNTY CORNWALL, KY, April 11, 1880. [Evidently the Mt. Sterling paper printed the correspondence "as is," with spelling errors and all. The writer is described, in an edition published two weeks later, as an Irishman with a thick brogue.] Mr. Iditur: Hav a fu items fur yur this wake Coal mining wus reduced ½ cent per busel last Thursday, on ackount uf hi shippin raits. Why can't the Coal Road Co. kum down a littil, jist to sute the spring and summer markit, faix? A strike wus thretend, but ivry thing is now kam an' serane. Sam ROBINSON was shot yisterday at Station [probably Stanton], by Jas. WHITAKER. The ball intird rite hip, rangin downward. A woman wus the kause uf difickilty, Wimmin, whisky and kards play the divil, and Pat WALKER, wid men fokes, with peregrination on this mnndain-spear, troth. The rasint hevvy snow storm, ixtinding over the Northern States, Canada and Westirn Terrortorys, has kept immegrants from goin west, an its 2 an 3 fate dape it is this blessid minit, betwane Denver city an the mines, so me teledram from Denver city sed last nite at 10 o'clock. If its mesilf what has to wate here much longer fur the snow to milt be4 I kan go to Colorado, its mesilf what wil ba as mad as baste BUTLER wus whin he opined a box of spunes that he stole, an found thim al to ba brass instid uf silver spunes, troth. Badness to him. For aint me Biddy in a grate hurry for me to make me pile in Colorado, an kum back an bi her that blu-gras farm what she rote to me about last summir, an also to kat Mr. HALYOKE M. --------- out, an bate the ould fokes at ther own game, faix. Och, but what a foine toime me darling will hav on our foin blu-gras farm, swapin her brussil karpits, tending to her Kotswold gase, Durham chickins and Berkshire ducks. And its mesilf what will hav nothin to do but o set back an rade, and court, and play wid the young Biddies. Ye nose, Mikle O'Rourke - --------------------------------- WOLFE COUNTY. CAMPTON, KY., April 12, 1880. Nothing new nor exciting in this town, save that which is matrimonial, and there is plenty of that going on. Last week here was joy conferred on six happy souls, John G. LACY to Miss Sarah LEVISEE; Elbert ROVERTS to Sarah REED; C. C. WISEMAN to Callestie BAILY, and I expect there are more wants to. Mr. W. B. DUFF, who has been at Cornwall for some time, mining, has returned with money and is happy. We have one man in jail awaiting Circuit Court, Mr. Ballard HANEY, charged with forgery. He has made two attemps to get out, but being that we had a jail in a jail, he could not make it-he got through the first wall, but when he came to the last door, it had on it a lock made b Mr. Allen SHOCKEY, of this county: he could not break. Mr. J. N. VAUGHN has gone to Cincinnati to buy goods for three stores, Cornwall, Campton and Lost Creek, his purchase will be aobut eight thousand dollars worth. A. B. OSBON, of our town, is attending a high school at Flat Gap, Johnson county, and reports that he is progressing finely. Mt. Sterling seems to be the grand center of the world, and why don't you have a high school there to accommodate the gentlemen as well as the ladies. - --------------------------------- MENNIFEE COUNTY CAMPTON, April 18, 1880 J. M. HALL struck John CUNAN with a club in a dispute over a game of cards in John WILLIAM's saloon a few nights ago. He is not expected to recover. Parts of the Coal Road were torn up on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights of last week. In the name of law and order we beseech the nocturnal incendiaries to desist from further violence, for they are not smiting the railroad company alone, but are debarring at least one hundred men from supporting their families, whose dependance is on their labor. Died, April 10th, Greenbury LEWIS, infant son of T. P. and Maggie LEWIS, aged two years. Mr. Geo. BOTTS has postponed his contemplated trip to Colorado, on account of the severe snow-storm in that country. B. G. End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #522 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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