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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 09:34:45 -0700 From: "Jean Dalrymple" (motherd@theriver.com) ************************************************************************************** The Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY Thursday 24 March 1910 SALTWELL Our sick are all better. Mrs. Marcilla FEEBACK spent last Tuesday with Mrs. Louisa GAFFIN near Hooktown. J. H. EARLWINY and family spent last Sunday with S. D. SNAPP and wife. Miss Mae TAYLOR was the guest of her aunt Mrs. J. C. TAYLOR of Barterville, last Saturday. Matt GAUNCE and wife spent last Sunday with Hargis GAUNCE and family. Several from here attended church at Morning Glory last Sunday night. A. L. C. SNAPP and daughter, Miss Gladys, spent last Sunday with H. M.CARTEE and wife of Headquarters. (is this Carter? jd) Mrs. Charles ALLISON spent last Wednesday with Mrs. Gertie GAUNCE. Misses Sallie ARMSTRONG, Mae TAYLOR, Flossie GAUNCE, Effie and Gladys SNAPP spent last Tuesday afternoon with Miss Maxie WALTON, who is quite ill with rheumatism. The Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas county, Ky Thurs, 24 March 1910 PERSONALS Dr. J. M> WELLS and family, have moved to their farm near Ellisville. We regret to lose this pleasant family as residents of our city. Mrs. Thomas SOUTH, who has been the guest of her parents, E. L. SECREST and wife, for several days, will leave for her home in Frankfort Saturday. Miss Eddie McCORMICK, of Sayer College, Lexington, spent from Friday until Monday with her mother, Mrs. Lizzie McCORMICK, who has been very sick the past week. Mrs. Jno. COLLINS and baby, Lexington, are the guests of her parents , Mr. and Mrs. Al PETERS. Mrs. TALBOTT, of Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. McCONNELL of New York, were guests of Mrs. Jno. M. CAMPBELL this week. Mrs. W. W. HOWE, of Torrent, and Mrs. Harvey S. KELLER and little daughter, Louise, of Frankfort, and Mrs. John LAIR, of Lexington were the guests of Mrs. S. W. KELLER this week. ---------------------------------- Allie KERNS bought 30 head of cattle at Mt. Sterling, Monday. Bob SPAR_AS has moved in to his new house erected on the site of the one recently burned Sam VESCH wants money and that is the fix to catch a fellow in to make him trade right with you. Jas. I. TURLEY, near Hooktown, is quite ill, having suffered a slight stroke of paralysis last Thursday. Mrs. Jane TIPTON, sister of Mrs. John DUCKWORTH, of this city, died in Montgomery county Tuesday. If you have a copy of the MERCURY of March 17th , we would be under obligations if you will let us have it. Miss Rosa COLLINS has resigned her position with the East Tennessee Telephone Company on account of ill health. For SALE--I have for sale some choice Dahlia Bulbs. Mrs. Jas. W. BERRY, Moorefield. Ky. Dogs killed three sheep for Tilden DUNCAN Monday afternoon and two sheep for Shannon Sisters, same day. Remember the Robert R___ sale of personal property next Tuesday the 29th, at 10 a.m. See advertisement in this issue. James MARTIN this week sold to James McCLINTOCK of Millersburg, six head of mules, which averaged from $200 to $240. A car load of eighteen mules sold t Louis last week for $5,700, an average of $320 a head. This is the highest price ever paid for a car load of mules. At Mayesville this week one basket of White Burley from Virginia sold at $40 ($10?) per hundred. This was the highest price ever obtained in the Maysville market. A jury in Judge McNEW's court decided that Hickman RITCHIE, aged 88, was not competent to attend to business affairs, and the Judge has appointed W. T. BARLOW, trustee. H. N. RANKIN made two shipments of horses to Pennsylvania this week, of twenty-one animals each. He also sold two good ____ horses, one to Lexington and one to Vicksburg, Miss. parties. W; S.. DUDLEY and several other residents of Sycamore street are preparing to drill for gas. The well will probably be put down on the lot in rear of Mr. DUDLEY's residence. The case of Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Jas. REFFITT is set for trial at Mt. Sterling next Monday. REFFITT is accused of having sold pooled tobacco and will be tried under the Crecelius law. James R. CRAY, of Millersburg was in Carlisle yesterday receiving congratulations on once more being a resident of Kentucky. It will be some time before James wanders away again. G. D. McLEAN, of Myers, sold to B. T. CONWAY nine head of short yearling steer for $227.75. these are the cattle which were advertised in the MERCURY and. McLEAN says brought him numerous buyers. ----------------- >From the Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY 24 Mar 1910 SHOT INTO AUTO While driving his automobile near Mt. Sterling Wednesday, Harry King of this city , was fired upon by a driver of a rural route wagon, and the machine injured to such a extent as to compel Mr. King to have it hauled into Winchester. Mr. King was accompanied by Dr. Miller, of Millersburg and they claim that the shooting was all uncalled for as the machine was slowed up and driven to one side of the road. Mr King went to Winchester this morning to look after his auto and see that the offender was punished. ------------------ CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to our relatives and friends for the kindness and sympathy shown us in our sad bereavement in the loss of our beloved father, James George Sr. We thank Rev. Dr. Scudder; also all the members of the Masonic lodge. BEREAVED FAMILY --------------- J. P. Dudley, aged 84, fell from his chair dead Monday, at Flemingsburg. He is survived by a widow and two sons,,, J.D and S. P. Dudley. Wm Davis, aged 94, an uncle of editor Thos. A. Davis, died at Maysville, Monday. ---------------------- Allie Kerns bought of the Administrator of the S. A. Rice estate 41 1/2 acres of land near this city, for $3,000 cash. ---------------------- BIRTHS Glenn-----To the wife of Walter Glenn (nee Nancy Tribble) of Fulton Mo. On the 16th , a son. ------------------ MARRIAGES Morris-Martin--At the residence of Rev. E. S. Hollar, on the 24th Inst., Mr. Grant Morris and Mrs. Matilda Martin. Secrest-Williams----At Denver, Col., march 16th, James Secrest, son of Mrs. Aurellia Secrest, of New York, was married to Miss Alma M. Williams of Denver. - ---------------------------- DEATHS Benton--At his home at pine Bluff, Ark., Robert Benton. Deceased was a nephew of Mrs. Jno. M. Campbell, of this city, and was a resident here for several years when a young man. Redmon---George Redmon, age 71 years, and former resident of Paris, died at his home in Charleston, W. Va., Saturday, Mar 19, of Bright's disease, He was formerly a dry goods merchant at Paris, and was an ex-confederate soldier. Remains were brought home for interment. The Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY Thursday, 24 March 1910 BARTERVILLE Liddie SHAW, the daughter of Louis SHAW, died at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie DOTSON, last Tuesday. Burial at Barterville Wednesday. She leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. This month has sure been good on farmers making ready for crops. They are at work too. Mrs. Ada Mabrier and two children, who have been visiting her parents, Berry GREEN and wife, the past week, have returned to there home at Colville. Mrs.. Lucy RICHIE, who was taken seriously ill Sunday night, with croup, is some better at this writing. Aged 39 years. ---------------------------- MOOREFIELD Robt. RATLIFF, of Larned, Kan, is visiting his brother, T. W. Ratliff. Mrs. Lelia SHAW and children of Lexington, are visiting her mother, Mrs. CALVERT.. J. W. ELGIN, of Maysville, was in town several days last week on business. Moorefield has two dress makers. Miss Emma ROBERTS at T.W. RATLIFF's and Miss Ruby GRIMES at T.L. CLARKE. R. T. KIRKLAND is in Cincinnati this week; Miss Lida Belle McCRAY is at the store. Mrs. O. S. KASH is visiting her son, C. W. KASH, this week. Moorefield looks like it was without a white school. Easter Exercises by the children of the Union Sunday School will be held at the church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock The Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY 24 March 1910, Thursday HEADQUARTERS Our Sunday School will elect officers and teachers march 27, for the coming year. A full attendance is requested by the Superintendent. Miss Mayme COLLINS is on the sick list. Mrs. Ernest COLLINS is visiting her mother in Fleming county, who is very ill. Walter McDONALD and wife and ___ ___ OGDEN and wife left this week for Illinois _____. Mrs. Nettie SMITH visited her daughter Mrs. W. H. EARLYWINE of Hinkston Valley Saturday last. A.L.C. SNAPP and daughter of Salt Well visited H. W. Cartee Sunday. The work of burning tobacco beds in this section is completed; a large number were burned. Our old church organ has been sold to the Wesley Chapel church and will be delivered there his wee. Several have made their gardens in this section. Born--To the wife of Caesar BARLOW a daughter. ------------------- CASSIDY CREEK Mrs. T. H. HAMILTON who has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Clarence THOMPSON, in Moorefield, returned home last week. Mrs. N. B. ROBERTS and Mrs. Mary WEST spent Saturday with L. M. CANNON and family at Bethel. Several from here attended Quarterly meeting at Ishmael's Chapel Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Sallie MYERS and son Edward, of Paris, spent Saturday with Wm. McINTIRE and family. There will be Easter Exercises at Cassiday Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Miss Roxie PARSONS of this pace commence her spring school at Myers Monday. ---------------------------- EWING Edward STATEN, of Tolesboro, was the guest of his parents here last week. Mrs. Nannie HENDERSSON, of Dover, is visiting the family of C. H. GRANNIS. Mrs. Clara TULLY was in Maysville and Flemingsburg last week on business. Otho LUCAS and wife have moved from here to Wallingford, and Jesse ALLEN and wife will move into the house vacated by Mr. LUCAS George DUDLEY and wife, of Hilltop neighborhood, were guests of C. G. CALLAHAN and wife Sunday. --------------- The Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY Thursday, 24 March 1910 Distressing Railroad Accident A dispatch from Richmond March 22nd says :----The most disastrous wreck on the Kentucky Central division of the L.& N. railroad in years occurred near White Station, this county, early today, and as a result of the head-on collision three members of the train crew were killed outright, and a fourth so badly scalded that he died today. The dead are --- George DEVORE, Richmond, KY., fireman; John RUSSELL, Paris KY. ___ ______ ____, ___ ROURKE, a ___man of Paris, was terribly scalded from head to foot, and died tonight. The injured are W. C. HAMILTON, brakeman, of Paris, and Otto PIKE of Paris and W. C. JUSTICE of Scathe, KY -------------------- PARKS HILL F.J. MANLEY, of Lexington was here Monday. Mrs. Homer BOWEN and children visited her parents at Ishmael, Sunday, Wm. MANN and family spent Sunday with his parents at Flora. Mrs. T. J. FLORA spent Sunday with Mrs. George GREEN. There will be Easter Services at Cassidy Creek Church Sunday morning, conducted by the Womens Foreign Missionary Society. Everyone invited. ---------------- The Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY 24 March 1910, Thursday... continued from a previous post of Ewing KY Mrs. C. B. Morford and babe been quite sick, but we are glad to say they are both much better. John Alexander, wife and daughter, Mrs. Lucy Duffy and daughter, Miss Laura and son William, left last week for Barterville, Oklahoma, to make their future home. We are certainly sorry to lose these good people from our community. Mrs. Ella McCormick, of Maysville, was guest of C. G. Callahan and wife Sunday. Miss Lutie M. Palmer is visiting friends at Hillsboro, and will go from there to Owingsville for a few days. ------------------ The Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas County, KY 24 March 1910 Thursday. CONCORD Among those from here who attended court at Mt. Sterling, Monday were; B. T. HENRY, Robert DALZELL, Richard SMOOT and brother. Henry, C. C. KOOKINDOFFER and son, Owens. Misses Stella WASSON and sister, Ira of near East union, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lee DEATLEY, from Saturday afternoon until Sunday. Mrs. Bettie HAMILTON, son Cecil, and step-daughter, Miss Isabell, were guests of Mrs. HAMILTON's brother William CAMPBELL of Sharpsburg. Mrs. Ida BUNTIN, of near East Union, was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hamm Thursday. (the print is blurred on the last name so not sure but it looks like Hamm) Mrs. Phoebe HENRY and Miss Fannie TAPP, were guests of Mr and Mrs. Wm. DALZELL, Tuesday. Mrs. Lutie DEATLEY and sister Miss Ella OWINGS, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert FISHBACK, Wensday. Ed DUNCAN and wife were the guests of relatives near East Union, Sunday. Miss Mollie WOODALL, of near Locust Grove, was the guest of Miss Fannie TAPP from Friday afternoon until Saturday. Barton KERNS, of Owingsville, was the guest of his brother Simon KERNS and family from Friday until Saturday. Miss Mattie BARBEE was the guest of Miss Sallie KOOKENDOFFER, Sunday afternoon. Carlton LAMBERT and wife of Carlisle, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. DALZELL, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. John LAMBERT, and sister Mrs. Mary STONE, of Moorefield were guests of Mrs. Maggie G___man Friday The Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas County, KY Thurs, 24 March 1910 PERSONAL W.S. DUDLEY was in Cincinnati this week. "Dr." Hugh JOHNSON has been ill the past week. W. P. ROSS left yesterday for Martinsville, Ind. Mrs. Jno. d. ALLEN is visiting her parents in Richmond. Mrs. COLVIN, of Falmouth is the guest of relatives here. Mrs. C. U. BRAMBLETT has returned from a trip to Cincinnati. Dr. W. D. HOWE returned Wednesday from Hot Springs, Ark. Miss Nannie LAUGHLIN is in Maysville, taking a special business course. Mrs. John SUGG left yesterday for Hopkinsville, to visit her parents. P. DICKEY has returned after an absence of several months in the South. Jno. I. FISHER spent from Saturday until Monday with his family in Louisville. Mrs. G. M. LAMBERT visited Mrs. Mary Gorman THOMAS at Paris last week. D. J. HUTCHINGS and wife have moved to the Myers property on College Hill. Miss Susie DAY left this morning for Louisville, Where she will be the guest of her uncle, Harry DAY and family. Owens RATLIFF, wife and daughter Fannie of Sharpsburg were at Cincinnati several days this week. Mrs. JAMESON and Miss MOORE of Paris, are the guests of Mrs. Charles THOMAS. Miss Rosa JUSTICE, of Winchester, has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs.Horace TAYLOR. J. F. FIRTH wet to Covington the first of the week to see his daughter,Mrs. STEPHENS and son Frank Mrs. Geo. SPENCER attended the funeral of her cousin, Mr. Peytis DUDLEY, inFlemingsburg, Monday. C. C> COLE has returned after a stay at Battle Creek, Mich., much improvedhealth. Malcom COX, of Kenton County, spent Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. G. M. BROOKS. Dr. J. R. McINTIRE spent several days in Cynthiana this week, guest of his brother, Dr. W. O. Mrs. W> H. MARTIN, who has been in poor health for several months remains quite ill. Mrs. H. N. RANKIN, who has been confined to her bed for several weeks is able to sit up now. Mrs. Wm. McINTIRE and daughter of Millersburg were over yesterday as guests of Mrs. Gaines DUDLEY. The Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas county, Kentucky Thursday, 24 March 1910 The Blue Grass Produce Company of this city, shipped to New York and Pittsburg several cars of Poultry and eggs this week, and then fell sort twenty five hundred hens in filling orders on hands. Judge James PLUMMER has issued a notice that he intends to clear the streets of Carlisle of all loafers and those who frequent the streets and do not have any visible means of support. A vagrancy charge will be preferred against all loafers who do not heed the warning. Miss. Lida E GARDNER left yesterday for a few days visit with her brother Joe's family at Ewing. She will be back Saturday for the meeting of the County Board, also for the meeting of Educational Division "A". She has only missed three days from the office since Jan 3rd, and is taking a few days rest this week. She will be in the office all day Saturday. In our notice of the funeral of James GEORGE Sen., last week we failed to mention that all of his living children were present at the services. They are as follows; Mrs. Jas. PORTER of Paris, Mrs. Thos. FITZGERALD, Mrs. Wm., HACKETT and Messrs. W. W. and C. B. GEORGE, of Winchester, and Messrs, James and Robert GEORGE, of this city. Dick DUNCAN, for many years connected with the Washington Mining and Manufacturing Company, has opened an establishment of his own at Paris, and is now full of orders for work. Mr. DUNCAN has the well earned reputation of being one of the best stair builders, maker of Varandas and first class grill and other house decorative work in Central Kentucky; and we are sure he will do a fine business at hi new place of business. Those who want something nice are directed to him.