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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** As posted to the Pulaski County mail list, with permission: The Somerset Journal The Oldest Democratic Newspaper in the Mountains of Kentucky Somerset, Ky., Friday, October, 14 1921. Boy Missing. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George McKinney Has Been Absent From Home Since Monday. No news has been received from James McKinney, the 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George McKinney of this city, who disappeared from home last Monday. He is said to have left Somerset on a freight train at midnight headed south. This was the news brought the parents by some boys who accompanied him as far south as Stearns. They returned home, but young McKinney would not return with them. The boys tell conflicting stories. One stated that McKinney said he was going to Florida to hunt work, and fell in with some hoboes on the train. Another one of the boys said that he told him he was going to Danville. The boy, who is quite large for his age, attended school Monday morning, and came home and changed his clothes, and that was the last seen of him. Mrs. McKinney afterwards learned when he left the city. The parents fear that some harm has come to him or he would have returned before this. When the boy left he was wearing a green suit of clothes, a brown cap and a striped shirt. He has a bad scar on the top of his head. Mr. and Mrs. McKinney are doing everything possible to locate the boy and have sent notices to all surrounding cities. The President Asks In Proclamation For A Two-Minute Silent Prayer On November 11. Washington - The American people were called upon by President Harding in a proclamation just issued to offer a silent two minute prayer at noon on Armistice Day, November 11, when the body of an unknown American soldier killed in France will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. The proclamation calls upon "all devout, patriotic citizens to pause for two minutes, from 12 o'clock noon until 12:02, for a period of silent prayer of thanks to the Giver of all good for these valuable and valorous lives and of supplication for His Divine mercy and for His Blessings upon our beloved country." Directions are contained in the proclamation for the half masting of all the flags on all public buildings, all stations of the army, navy and marine corps, and for all American embassies, legations and consulates throughout the world from sunrise to sunset on Armistice Day, when it is the hope of the President that the whole nation shall join in honoring America's dead of the World War. Kiwanis Club To Be Formed in Somerset, Is A National Organization. Somerset is going to have a Kiwanis Club. On Tuesday of this week, a group of business men interested in the formation of such a club met at a luncheon and heard a representative of the Club from Knoxville, Tenn., explain what Kiwanis is and what it means to a community. At the present time there are 60,000 members in the United States. The men who are interested in the formation of this club for Somerset are not extending invitations to certain business men of the city to become members. Not everyone can be a member of Kiwanis. Kiwanis is an organization of representative, professional and business men composed of not more than two men from each industry and profession, chosen because f the high standing they enjoy in their selection classifications. Its object is the promotion of human betterment, and the advancement of the mutual business interests of the members through ethical and intimate reciprocity and cooperation. It is an organization without religious or political prejudice, recognizing only the deep bonds of a common humanity, whose aim is to kindle the souls of men to higher, finer purposes; whose motto is "We Build," whose foundation stones are Fellowship, Cooperation, Reciprocity and Service, and into whose cornerstone is deeply engraved the magic word, "Fraternity." Meetings are held once a week at a luncheon and the time of each meeting is one hour. No other meetings are held. If a member is absent for four consecutive weeks, without a good explanation, he is dropped from the membership and someone elected to fill his place. We know of no town in the whole country that needs an organization of this kind more than Somerset. It means once a week the leading business men of the city will gather to discuss matters of interest to the city and to hear short talks from some members. We hope those who have started out to perfect the organization will have success. Many Strangers. Somerset has more strangers in the city at this time than at any time for years. This is due to the large number of employees at the railroad shops. These people should receive a warm welcome from our citizens and it would be a splendid thing to get the names of these newcomers and everybody make it a point to welcome them. Our churches should invite them to services. Let's show them real Somerset hospitality. Some Potato. Mr. J.P. Bryant, who lives three miles on the Monticello Pike, brought to The Journal office this week a sweet potato which weighted 7 pounds and 5 ounces. It is of the Nancy Hill community. The potato is perfectly formed and just outgrew all its brothers and sisters. This is the largest potato we have ever seen or heard of. Thought Dead; Revives; Then Dies. Many Somerset people had occasion to recall a former citizen, C.H. Davis, who was a few years ago an employee of the Q & C at this place, when the particulars of his peculiar death was received here Monday. After moving to Oneida, Tenn., Mr. Davis, who was of an unusual cheerful disposition, and apparently healthy, became insane from a stroke of paralysis about one year ago and was taken to a hospital at Knoxville for treatment, where he had steadily improved. Monday, Mr. Davis, seemingly his old self, was telling a joke to friends when he suddenly fell to the ground. All efforts by the physicians in charge failed to restore any trace of life. The body was turned over to local undertakers who after several hours, noticed a slight movement of the right arm. Restoratives were applied and Mr. Davis revived enough to take light nourishment. In the meantime, a son had arrived in Knoxville to take charge of the body. The grave at Oneida was made ready. The Rev. Duke from Somerset was called in charge of the funeral, who, with the family, and friends, were waiting the arrival of the body at the Oneida Station, when to their unspeakable surprise a stretcher was lifted from the car bearing the living body of Mr. Davis, who lived until the following Friday, when a fatal third stroke completed its tragic work. Court House News. County Agent Wilson is out holding community fairs this week. C.J. Thompson of Valley Oak has been appointed Deputy Sheriff. L.H. Morris was appointed guardian for Martin Arthur Zachery. W.T. Cox of Science Hill appointed a Deputy Sheriff. M.F. Rexroat appointed guardian for Grace Light, infant of Sam and Joana Light. Buys Cooper Home. Mr. Thos. B. Prather, the real estate man, purchased the J.S. Cooper home from Mr. J.E. Hudson this week. Mr. Prather traded his property on Columbia St. in on the deal. He will move to the new home November 1st. Judge Cooper will build a handsome home on his farm on the Stanford Pike in the spring. Police Needed. On account of the large number of thefts and the increase in drunkenness in the city, additional police protection is needed. Especially is a night policeman needed as much of the meanness is done after dark. The city council should carefully consider this matter. Attends Meeting. Mr. C.P. Ware of the Southern Railway force, is attending the Railway Clerks convention, Southern Railway Board of Adjustment, which is meeting in Cincinnati this week at the Palace Hotel. Buick Stolen. Thieves entered the garage of Ed Moore, Buick dealer, last Friday night and stole a new Buick car and made their getaway. They gained entrance through a window. Mr. Moore traced them to Eubank where they bought some gasoline, but was unable to get any further information as to the route taken from there. Police authorities have been notified throughout Kentucky and Mr. Moore has offered a reward of $100 for the return of the car. He carried no burglary insurance on this car, but had all the other cars insured. Muth Announces. Mr. W.H. Muth, an employee of the Southern Railway Shops, has announced as a candidate for Councilman from the First Ward. He is opposed by Frank Pumphrey and John Fish. Mr. Muth is a splendid citizen and says that he will be alert to the needs of the city if elected. Shot Well. An oil well being drilled at Oil Center by the Somerset Petroleum Corporation was shot last Monday. Ninety quarts of glycerin were placed in the hole. After the hold is cleaned out, it is thought the well will be a small producer. There was a strong smell of oil. Accepts Pastorate. Rev W.M. Montgomery accepted the pastorate of the First Christian Church in a statement before the congregation last Sunday morning. The Board elected him for another year several weeks ago. Cassady. Mr. T.D. Cassady, father of Master Mechanic J.A. Cassady of this city, died at his home at Crestwood, Ky., last Friday. He suffered a stroke of paralysis just a week before and never regained consciousness. Mr. Cassady and his wife had just returned to Louisville after a month's visit to their son here, when he suffered the stroke. Mr. Cassady was a prominent farmer in Oldham County and a man whom everyone liked. During his recent visits to Somerset he made many friends who will be grieved to learn of his sudden death and who sympathize deeply with the family. He was buried Sunday afternoon at Crestwood. A beautiful floral offering was sent from the employees of the Southern Railway Shops. Mr. J.A. Cassady was at the bedside of his father when the end came. Mrs. Cassady and children left Saturday morning to attend the funeral. Buried Here. The body of Mr. F.B. Dill of Beaumont, Texas, who was found dead at his home last Thursday, arrived here Saturday and was taken to the home of his niece, Mrs. Thos. B. Prather. Burial took place Sunday afternoon following funeral services at the home. Somerset Commandery Knights Templar has charge of the exercises. Mr. Dill was a former resident of Somerset and was engaged in the railroad business at Beaumont. He had been a resident of that city for many years. He was the father of Farris Dill, who has made his home in Somerset for several years. Card of Thanks. We desire to express out thanks and appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us during our recent great bereavement. We shall ever remember the kind words and acts of friends and neighbors. Especially are we grateful for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. F.B. Dill. Farris Dill. Election Officers Named By County Board of Election Commissioners. The following is the list of officers selected to serve at the November elections: Somerset No. 1: A.H. Rayborn, R, Judge, Richard Pettus, D, Clerk, Gladstone Wesley, R, Judge, J.E. Claunch, D, Sheriff; Somerset No. 2: Elijah Claunch, D, Judge, Charlie Porch, R, Clerk, Bud Richardson, D, Sheriff, B.G. Vaught, R, Judge; Somerset No. 3: J.T. Weddle, R, Judge, Milford Cain, D, Clerk, Lincoln Denton, R, Judge, R.T. Elliott, D, Sheriff; Somerset No. 4: G.T. Gooch, D, Clerk, Frank Hansford, R, Judge, Hosie Johnson, D, Sheriff, J.J. Adams, R, Judge; Somerset No. 5: Tom Silvers, R, Judge, S.A. Owens, D, Clerk, C.A. Shoun, R, Sheriff, L.B. Corder, D, Judge; Somerset No. 6: R.T. Welch, D, Clerk, Dexter Silvers, R, Judge, Howard Sloan, D, Sheriff, Calvin Meece, R, Judge; Somerset No. 7: J.W. Catron, R, Judge, John Hargis, D, Clerk, W.H. Fisher, R, Judge, W.R. Gooch, D, Sheriff; Ferguson No. 8: L.B. Farmer, R, Clerk, Ned Kelley, D, Judge, Perry Weddle, R, Judge, Bud Sutton, D, Sheriff; Parker No. 9: Jim Cowan, D, Sheriff, R.A. Jones, R, Clerk, Fletcher Gover, D, Judge, William Vanhook, R, Judge; Bourbon No. 10: G.G. Waddle, D, Sheriff, Virgil Vaughn, R, Clerk, Otha Vaughn, D, Judge, Marion Vaught, D, Sheriff; Saline No. 10: W.C. Jones, D, Sheriff, Henry J. Jasper, R, Clerk, W.H. Taylor, D, Judge, Roscoe Waddle, R, Judge; Clifty No. 12: James Wallace, R, Judge, W.S. Pierce, D, Sheriff, Laton Irwin, R, Clerk, Charlie Flynn, D, Judge; Caney Fork No. 13: L.M. Hamilton, R, Judge, Moni Vaught, D, Sheriff, Geo. Oker, R, Judge, W.P. Vaught, D, Clerk; Rush Branch No. 14: Geo. A. Sears, R, Judge, Mack Frazier, D, Sheriff, Lee Waddle, R, Clerk, James Allen, D, Judge; Nancy No. 15: Perry Dalton, D, Sheriff, P.J. Chumbley, R, Clerk, Truesdel Wilson, D, Judge, M.E. Compton, R, Judge; Okalona No. 16: Dave Baker, R, Judge, James B. Baker, D, Clerk, Henry Hislope, R, Judge, Howard Norfleet, D, Sheriff; Naomi No. 17: Perry Gadberry, D, Clerk, Caleb Tartar, R, Sheriff, Melvin Taylor, D, Judge, C.C. Trimble, R, Judge; Harrison No. 18: Marvin Halcomb, D, Clerk, Ira Schoolcraft, R, Judge, J.N. Garner, D, Sheriff, Carroll Schoolcraft, R, Judge; Liberty No. 19: Frank Sawyer, D, Judge, John Burton, R, Clerk, Thee Owens, D, Sheriff, O.L. Coffey, R, Judge; Fall Branch No. 20: W.H. Davenport, D, Clerk, Marion Minton, R, Judge, Charles Thompson, D, Sheriff, Levi Bradley, R, Judge; Hickory Nut No. 21: Sam Flynn, D, Sheriff, Claude Dye, R, Clerk, M. Loveless, D, Judge, John Ryan, R, Judge; Wesley No. 22: J.D. Compton, D, Sheriff, John Wesley, R, Clerk, John F. Hines, D, Judge, Silas Wilds, R, Judge; Ansel No. 23: R.A. Stroud, D, Sheriff, Miles Wesley, R, Clerk, M.H. Hardwick, D, Judge, S. Davis, R, Judge; Science Hill No. 24: Tom Fletcher, D, Clerk, Clark Moore, D, Judge, Albert Albright, D, Judge, W.P. Graybeel, R, Judge; Buncombe, No. 25: L.D. Stringer, D, Sheriff, W.A. Hines, R, Judge, W.H. Warren, D, Judge, J.W. Harrington, R, Judge; Eubank No. 26: W.H. Boston, R, Judge, Estel Acton, D, Clerk, Richard Mercer, R, Sheriff, W.W. Warren, D, Judge; Estesburg No. 27: Miles Ingram, D, Clerk, H.G. Singleton, R, Judge, J.C. Acton, D, Sheriff, W.M. Yorke, R, Judge; Price No. 28: James Doolin, D, Clerk, Geo. Fletcher, R, Judge, L. Alexander, D, Sheriff, Thomas Bishop, R, Judge; Good Hope No. 29: Hodge Warren, R, Clerk, Andy Acton, D, Sheriff, John McWilliams, R, Judge, A.G. Hamm, D, Judge; Hazeldell No. 30: J.A. Wilson, D, Clerk, Shelley Griffin, R, Judge, Tom Alexander, D, Judge; Grundy No. 31: Wesley Rerron, R, Clerk, Chas. Colyer, D, Sheriff, Clarence Bryant, R, Judge, James Bates Jr., D, Judge; Dallas No. 32: Shack Whitaker, R, Clerk, Tom Shuck, D, Sheriff, Sam Renner, R, Judge, James Hood, D, Judge; Catron, No. 33: Morris Thompson, D, Clerk, Dave Bales, R, Judge, E.M. Burton, D, Sheriff, Charley Thompson, R, Judge; Burdine No. 34: John Inabnit, R, Clerk, John F. Phelps, D, Sheriff, W.R. Ellis, R, Judge, Lee Phelps, D, Judge; Mayfield No. 35: Amos Chaney, R, Clerk, William Williams, D, Sheriff, R.B. Dugger, R. Judge, Bonas Meadows, D, Judge; Bent No. 36: L.R. Bradley, D, Clerk, J.T. Phelps, R, Sheriff, Galen Alexander, D, Judge, Charles Gregory, R, Judge; Nunnelly Springs No. 37: John Linville, R, Clerk, Jake Jenkins, D, Sheriff, C.C. Garrison, R, Judge, John Arnold Jr., D, Judge; Quinton Heights No. 38: Ben Baker, R, Clerk, J.G. Farmer, D, Sheriff, Tom Boyd, R, Judge, Will Baker, D, Judge; Colo No. 39: Clell Ping, R, Clerk, Geo. Brinston, D, Sheriff, Geo. Meece, R, Judge, Walter Colyer, D, Judge; Jugornot, No. 40: Rus. Bruchfield, R, Judge, Bob Hail, D, Clerk, Calvin Jones, R, Sheriff, West Colyer, D, Judge; Simpson No. 41: Mathew Warren, D, Clerk, Minton Hughes, R, Judge, R.P. Jones, D, Sheriff, J.M. Simpson, R, Judge; Burnside No. 42: Howard Selvidge, R, Clerk, J.H. Van hook, D, Sheriff, Joe Smith, R, Judge, M. Lloyd, D, Judge; Gamblin No. 43: J.L. Hartgrove, D, Clerk, J.M. Tate, R, Judge, Marsh Coomer, D, Sheriff, W.F. Beatty, R, Judge; Bronston No. 44: John F. Denney, R, Clerk, Owens Newell, D, Sheriff, J.B. Gover, R, Judge, Sam Weaver, D, Judge; Adderholdt No. 45: W.A. Flynn, D, Clerk, Geo. Garland, R, Sheriff, West Nicholas, D, Judge, Dock Nicholas, R, Judge; Sloans Valley No. 46: Thos. Ballou, D, Clerk, Blane Haynes, R Sheriff, Green Lewis, D, Judge, Omer Dykes, R, Judge; Beaver No. 47: Riley Campbell, D, Clerk, John Hyden Jr., R, Sheriff, Jake Ballou, D, Judge, W.D. Howard, Jr., R, Judge; Goodwater No. 48: Baley Smotherland, R, Clerk, R.J. Howard, D, Sheriff, J.W. Lankford, R, Judge, J.J. McAdams, D, Judge; Dykes No. 49: Will Hargis, D, Clerk, Lee Mize, R, Sheriff, Ed Hargis, D, Judge, Geo. Mounce, R, Judge; Mt. Union No. 50: Wash Wilson, D, Clerk, Richmond Cassada, R, Sheriff, Jno. R. Wilson, D, Judge, Geo. Cassada, R, Judge. Says He Will Run. Senator George W. Shadoan told a reporter for The Journal that he intended making the race for County Attorney in the face of the fact that Attorney General Dawson ruled that he was not eligible for the office. Mr. Shadoan says that the opinion of the Attorney General was a personal one and that he was an attorney in the case decided several weeks ago which he claims applicable to this one. Mr. Shadoan says the matter will be tested out in the court and in the meantime he is a candidate. Health Wagon. The State Board of Health hospital wagon, in charge of Dr. Chas. B. Colbert, and two nurses, passed through Somerset Monday after a tour of McCreary, Russell, Wayne and other counties. The wagon visited many of the rural schools in these counties and examined the eyes and throats of the school children and where found necessary, performed operations. Auto Wreck. While returning from Danville last Saturday night with a party of friends, Mr. T.E. Jasper was run into by a Ford car driven by Jack Richardson. The accident happened near Pulaski. The Ford was badly damaged and the fender and lights of Mr. Jasper's car bent and the windshield broken. None of the occupants were injured. Keith. Mrs. Alice Keith died at the hospital on the 6th and was buried on the 8th at Mill Creek burying ground. She was 42 years of age. Real Estate Sales. Roby L. Johnson, the real estate man of Somerset, made the following sales in the past few days: M.J. Cain and C.L. Tartar sold to D.P. Collars their farm on Columbia Pike, three miles west of Somerset; one house and lot owned by Mrs. Hall on Lincoln St., to J.M. Wilson; one house and lot on Mt. Vernon St. owned by Ted Randolph, to Mr. Isaacs, a traveling salesman of Berea, Ky.; L.N. Reese of near Science Hill, one small farm to Mr. Wells of Oklahoma. All of which amounted to over $20,000. Cavalry Troop. Captain Solander Taylor tells us that he has secured nearly the required number to organize a troop of cavalry in Somerset. It requires 60 to form a troop and Captain Taylor has about fifty at this time. The government furnishes the horses and provides four keepers and one blacksmith. Game By Wireless. Mr. D.S. Gooch, the expert wireless operator, furnished The Journal the world series ball games by wireless. Mr. Gooch got each play and relayed it to The Journal office. The Brunswick Billiard Parlor received the game by innings. Lee. Mrs. Gid Lee, who resided at Ferguson, died on the 6th and was buried at the family burying ground on the 7th. She was 75 years of age. Barn Burns. The tobacco barn of Mit Hollars who lives near Burnside, was destroyed by fire Monday night. The barn contained all of last years crops and the loss is estimated at $3,000. Fast Driving. It is getting so it is dangerous to drive on the Stanford Pike after dark and especially so on Saturday. It seems all the speed demons in town try that road out after dark and about half of them are full of moonshine. More accidents have happened on this road than any road heading out of Somerset. County Judge Tartar would do the people a great service if he would place some patrolmen along that road. A few arrests and a heavy fine would break it up. Idle Hour Burns. The Idle Hour picture house was badly damaged by fire last Sunday morning. The entire building was gutted and the loss to Mr. Lawhorn and Mr. Vaught is quite heavy. They had some insurance. The fire caught in one corner of the building about one o'clock in the morning. It was well under way before the alarm was sent in. Fire Chief Warren and Mr. Grider, driver of the fire engine, were soon on the ground and fought hard to check the flames. Mr. Warren received a broken foot in a fall and has been laid up. While there were many onlookers few would assist in fighting the fire, Mr. Lawhorn states. He praises the work of Chief Warren and Mr. Grider very highly. The house will be rebuilt at once Mr. Lawhorn says. He intends erecting a modern building. City Council News. The Board of Council held regular session last Monday evening with all members present excepting Councilman John S. Cox, approving minutes of previous session and passing usual routine bills. Tax Collector Cundiff reported having paid amounts of $640.10 on October 3, and $656.29 on October 10, and was allowed 2% commission on payments. Permission was granted J.W. Butte to erect barn at rear of residence on West Columbia St. Communication was read from American LaFrance Fire Engine Company advising that new fire truck would be shipped from factory about October 20, and should be delivered about November 1. It was ordered that the small holes appearing in the street surfacing be patched; that necessary repairs be made to walk bridge on Monticello St.; that cinders be placed on McCabe St. At request of Councilman Day, it was ordered that a street light be placed at intersection of North Main St. and Crab Orchard Road; this is about the location where Mr. Ed Tandy was injured by automobile a short time ago and will be quite an advantage to neighborhood. On motion of Councilman Pumphrey, it was ordered that refund of payments be made to those who paid for tapping the sink hole at rear of skating rink. Hospital Notes. Mr. E.W. Ratliff of Pulaski who has been suffering from blood poisoning due to injured jaw, had a number of pieces of dead tissue removed from his jaw. Mrs. Henry Denton has been suffering from an infected wound on her leg. Young Harvey Boon received an injury while at work on an automobile which required the amputation of a finger. Claud Gover who has been suffering severely from results of injury received in a railroad accident several years ago, will go to Mayo Clinic for treatment. Miss Mattie Hammil is at Eubank nursing a patient for Dr. Acton. Miss Zimmerman is nursing a patient at New River, Tenn. Young Duke received a severe injury to his knee while playing football. Mrs. M.R. Vaughn was brought to the hospital with an injured leg. Miss Sue George who has been suffering from dislocation of the knee joint, expects to return home soon. Mrs. Elmer Upchurch of Whitley City was operated on last Monday. Miss Celia Greer of Woodstock was operated on for large tumor of neck and is doing nicely. Mrs. Acton who was operated on last week returned home Sunday. J. Dye of Oil Center is suffering from blood poisoning due to injury of foot. Mrs. Henry Keith of Parkers Lake who was operated on for internal cancer, died. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses were issued from the County Clerk's office to the following couples during the past week: Henry Bullock, 26, to Maude Harper, 17; Basel Daulton, 21, to Myrtle Marcum, 15; H. Mat Roy, 21, to Dortha Warren, 17; Homer Dye, 20, to Desdia Daulton, 22; Martin A. Zachery, 17, to Lillie B. Bolin, 17; Everett Goodin, 23, to Essie Sears, 16; William McClellan, 47, to Catherine Mulvanney, 40; Hugh R. Carney, 20, to Addie McFalls, 22. Personal Mention. Senator-elect W.A. Kinne and A.E. Denton of Stearns, were in the city this week on business. Mr. Charlie Hail has returned from a protracted visit in Manhattan, Mont. He had The Journal to follow him and says he thoroughly enjoyed every issue. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Curtis of Stearns, spent several days with home folks. Mr. Curtis is the efficient cashier of the State Bank of Stearns. Mr. and Mrs. John Cox and Miss Delia Tomlinson will return from Johnson City, Ill., Saturday. Mr. Harry Wait of Burnside was in town last Friday on business. Dr. V.G. Trimble of Decatur, Ill., was called to Somerset last week on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. H.G. Trimble. He returned Sunday taking his mother with him for an operation. Mrs. S.O. Whitenack, who has been visiting her parents returned to her home in Lexington this week. Mrs. Charles Hall spent last weekend in Cincinnati. John Slessinger, the merchant, spent Wednesday in Louisville. The many friends of John Slessinger Jr., are delighted to see him out after an illness of typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stevie are spending several days in Cincinnati. Mrs. A.J. Sears is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J.R. Poynter in Scottsville, Ky. Mesdames R.O. Lewis and W.W. Rew of Burnside were shopping in the city Tuesday. Mrs. R.E. Higgins entertained the bridge club Tuesday. The prize was won by Mrs. Everett Humble. Refreshments following the game. The announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Florence Healey, daughter of Mrs. Henrietta Healey, to Mr. Chas. Bourne, was made last Sunday morning at St. Mildred's Church. The wedding will take place on October 26th at 8:30 a.m. Among the friends of J.A. Cassady who left Somerset Saturday night for Crestwood to attend the funeral of his father, T.J. Cassady, were Chief Clerk E.S. Bowen, Starling Evans, Harry Jeffries, R.S. Brinton, Supt. and Mrs. Clements, F.M. Conners, J.F. Baker and M.H. Barnett, who carried beautiful floral tributes presented by the men from Ferguson and other points. A large blanket of roses and other designs spoke only in part the deep sympathy felt for Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Cassady in their bereavement. Alonzo McGahan left Tuesday for Danville where he will take charge of his barber shop. Mrs. James Denton returned this week from Midway, Ky., where she has been to see her new granddaughter, born last week. Mrs. Ernest Parsons accompanied her mother to Decatur, Ill., where she underwent an operation. Mrs. W.L. York returned this week from Louisville, Ky., where she was called on account of the illness of her daughter, Miss Jessie. Mrs. Zeal Logan and daughter, Nancy Ellen, of Galette, Wyoming, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. V.K. Logan. Ed W. Thurman, formerly Deputy Sheriff, now holding a position with the Kentucky Racing Commission, was home for a few days this week. Mr. Thurman is now in Louisville for the fall opening. Mrs. N.D. Thompson of Nicholasville, Ky., is visiting her uncle Lincoln Denton. Little Virginia Ashurst is confined to her room with scarlet fever. Miss Nannie Compton has resigned her position with M.E. Haggard's 5 and dime store and is visiting relatives and friends at Ingle, Ky. A son was born to Mrs. Macie Hall, Thursday, October 6th. Mr. Hall, it will be remembered, died last February after a lingering illness contracted while serving in the army overseas. Prof. Hohgatt who directs the music at the Christian Church revival, was in Lexington Saturday to design a choir platform for the big revival to begin at the Broadway Christian Church soon. Mrs. Thos. M. Thatcher left last Saturday for New York to visit her son, John M.P. Thatcher. Mr. Chas. Winfrey who is employed as a special agent for the Southern Railway at Ludlow, Ky., was down last week for a visit with his family. Mr. and Mrs. George P. Massey of Danville spent several days here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Crane of Harriman, Tenn., were guests of friends here this week. Mrs. C.W. Massey of Danville is visiting relatives here this week. Miss Faustine Cooper is visiting Miss Katherine Buckner at Campbellsville. O.L. Conyers was in Lexington this week on business. The Chautauqua Club will meet with Mrs. William Waddle Saturday afternoon. A fine boy was born to the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Fritts of Pittsburgh, Pa., on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Ware, parents of Mrs. Fritts, will leave this week to see their grandson. Mr. L.H. Trimble of Deland, Ill., in renewing for his paper, says that The Journal is a most welcome visitor each week and that his family enjoy it very much. Miss Pearl Lowenthal is visiting Miss Etta Mae Hail at Oakdale, Tenn. Supt. J.G. Clements has purchased a pretty home in the Gibson Addition. The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. G.L. Thompson on South Main St. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Guffey are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl baby, which was born Monday. Miss Bell Hines returned Monday from Chattanooga, Tenn., where she underwent an operation on her throat. News has been received here that Miss Bernice Thompson, who has been employed in the Adjutant Generals office, Frankfort, has been appointed secretary and law clerk to Judge Flem D. Sampson, of the Court of Appeals. Mr. J. Colson McKeehan has returned from a visit to his parents at Williamsburg, Ky. Mr. P.C. Newell has moved from is farm at Oil Center, Ky., to Somerset. Rev. C.H. Talbot is attending a meeting of the Presbyterian Synod at Paris, Ky. Burnside. Mr. and Mrs. N.I. Taylor were in Chicago most of this week. Gum A. Bradshaw entertained a number of his little friends to a birthday party last week. C.P. Johnson is spending his vacation in Dallas, Texas, with his brother. Mrs. Lum Harvey and daughter of Somerset were the guests of her sister, Mrs. J.M. Lloyd last week. The many friends of Mrs. T.W. Barker of Louisville were glad to see her this weekend when she was the guest of Mrs. John Sloan. W.B. Drake of Monticello was in town Monday on business. Dr. C.B. Kobert sent out by the State Board of Health, with Mrs. Mattie Suedaker and Miss Barbara Cochran as nurses, has been al through the county doing good work. They returned to Louisville Monday. The many friends of Mr. R.J. Shadoan are glad to see him out again after several weeks illness. R.W. Sutton has accepted a position with the H.T. Whitson Lumber Co. of Erlanger, Ky., and has gone to take up his new duties. His many friends regret to see him go. Mrs. Emma Rankin and daughter Gustava left for Danville Saturday. Mrs. Rankin was make an extended visit. G.Y. Davidson was home from Danville over Sunday. W.E. Fisher was in Louisville Tuesday and Wednesday on business. Mrs. R.O. Lewis was in Somerset Tuesday on business. Catherine. Dave Wilson visited his brother Alvis Wilson this week. Mrs. Tilda Godberry is on the sick list at this writing. Alvis Wilson and wife are visiting relatives on Dry Ridge this week. Mrs. Luella McQueary is still visiting her daughter in Russell County. Gid Dause and Joda Dause are cutting buckwheat this week. A.M. Roy has quit his school at Union and Lesley Teach is teaching his time out. Oscar Gosser is working for Tom Combest this week. Mr. Louis Roy of Casey County was in this part this week on business. Tilman Otterson is turning wheat ground on the Dr. Harmon's farm this week. A.M. Wilson is digging his sweet potatoes this week. Clarence. Mr. and Mrs. John Ray and family were the guests of Mr. Mat Floyd's Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ison were the guest of Mr. Joe Major's Sunday. Mr. Henry Siler and Mr. Jonas Abbott and Estel Gafford were at Burnside last week. Miss Flossie Osborne started for Dayton, O., Sunday. Mrs. Cynthia Osborne and son, Eugene, Mrs. Rachel Long were the guests of Jonas Abbott's Sunday. Miss Lucy Osborne was the guest of Miss Tilda Acton Sunday. Mrs. Laura Acton returned home from Somerset after an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Good were the guests of Leff Brook's Saturday night. Mrs. Leslie Smithern was the guest of Mrs. Mollie Barren Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Williams visited Dan Steven's Sunday. Henry Vanover's children are on the sick list. Elrod. Threshing buckwheat and making molasses is the order of the day here. Mr. Nute Vanhook visited relatives near Drum Saturday night. Mr. Otis Bumgardner made his call to Somerset Sunday. Miss Grace Randolph visited at John Anderson's Sunday. Among the visitors at W.H. Bumgardner's Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Logan Debord and children, Mrs. Hattie Randolph and children, and Mrs. Minta Eads and daughter, Miss Sarah, and Mrs. Sally Hart and children. Mr. Tom Pruitt and wife and baby spent Sunday with Mr. C.W. Latham. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis are all smiles over the arrival of affine girl, October 7th. School is progressing nicely here under the direction of Mrs. Sallye Hart. The little infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Poynter is some better at this writing. There was a birthday dinner given at the home of Mr. Andrew Warren Sunday in honor of Mrs. Warren. Mrs. Ida Bullock spent the week with her sister, Mrs. J.L. Bumgardner. Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Randolph visited Mr. J.M. Carter's. Mrs. Martha Farmer of Flat Lick is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J.M. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Randolph visited relatives at Somerset Monday and until Thursday. Dr. Shelton one of the old doctors of Flat Lick, passed through Elrod last Tuesday. Mrs. Vona Vanhook visited at Mr. Arch Poynter's Sunday. Flat Lick. Bro. Cummins closed his meeting at Flat Lick Sunday, Oct. 2., owing to so much rain which feel, he was compelled to close it out. Miss Maud Buchanan visited at Mr. Tom Whitis Sunday. Mr. John M. Helton visited at Mr. Archie Blanton's Saturday. Mr. Tom Buchanan and family of Somerset returned home Tuesday after spending a few days with relatives at Flat Lick. Several from around here attended the sale at Mr. James Bingham's Friday, near Coin, Ky. Rev. Bishop Wesley was elected pastor at Fellowship for the coming year. All are glad to have him with us again. Good Hope. Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown and family were the guests of Mrs. Siss Long last Sunday. Mr. John Acton is suffering from sticking a nail in his foot. Miss Hattie Brown is staying with her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Major. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Major and daughter were the guest of his father, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Major Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Sanders and daughter, Edna, were the guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sanders. Mr. J. Bobbitt is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Grace Woodson. Mr. G.W. Estes of Science Hill was up to his farm on business last week. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Thompson moved to Mr. G.M. Estes farm last week. Mr. S.F. Larkin and son Arthur, are threshing buckwheat in this vicinity. Jeff Acton was in Eubank on business one day last week. Hogue. Miss Lula Adams spent a few days of last week at the home of her brother, Finley Adams, at Pleasant Hill. John T. Dick and family spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John W. Godsey at Pleasant Hill. James Randolph who has been quite ill for some time is no better. W.H. Dick purchased a car from Walter Adams of Mt. Zion. Miss Lula Adams is at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Maude Leigh at Argyle, who has been very ill, but is thought to be some better. Sam Prewitt and son, Kelly, attended the funeral of their grandson and nephew, John Prewitt, at Eubank, one day last week. Ingle. Mrs. Francis Dick is very poorly at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Ingle of Ohio, are visiting relatives here. J.P. Emerson and family of Caintown visited relatives here Sunday. George Wilson attended the Teachers Association at Somerset Friday. Dr. Brent Weddle of Nancy and Dr. Hughes of Faubush were attending the sick here this week. Mrs. Pearlie Roberts traded for an Edison phonograph a few days ago. Pierce Roy, who has been in parts unknown, was here Sunday. J.W. Dick and wife of Liberty are visiting relatives here. Oscar Pitman of Dry Ridge visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Cornelius Baugh of Nancy visited at A.T. Roy's Sunday. Mark. James Bingham and family have moved to Harlan County. J.M. Herrin has moved to James Bingham's property. J.M. Moore and family are preparing to go to Colo to make their home. John Price has moved to Lincoln Linville's farm. Mrs. Polly Barclay has gone to Ashland, Ky., to remain throughout the winter. W.L. Cox has returned from Arcola, Ill. Mrs. Nancy Phelps has returned to the home of her son, J. R. Phelps after several days visit with relatives here. Miss Mae Whitson of Somerset spent last week with her mother Mrs. Ellen Whitson. Miss Lena Evans visited her cousin Miss Zelma McKenzie, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jones were in our midst from Friday till Sunday. Misses Nannie and Lottie Evans spent Thursday night with Obera Linville. Mrs. Mary Hansford is visiting her mother, Mrs. .Jones near Ahab. Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Herrin were called to Cincinnati on account of the serious illness of their son. Mr. Herrin returned Friday. Mrs. Herrin will remain for some time. Mrs. Ellen Whitson and Mrs. Ina Sears spent a few hours with Mrs. James Anderson and mother, Aunt Edna Evans, Sunday. Miss Mae Whitson visited her cousin, Miss Ophia Randall, Wednesday. Mrs. Ruth Johnson and son have been visiting her brother Howard Botkin at Shopville. Rome Randall returned from Montana the first of last week. Mrs. Milford Sears has been seriously ill for several days. Nancy. Mr. Grover Whitmore's mother, sister and brother, are visiting him but will return to Indiana Tuesday to visit friends. Mrs. Arthur South visited Mrs. Gertie Whitmore Saturday, also Mrs. T.E. Lester one evening last week. Mrs. Fred Tartar had the misfortune of falling one day last week and injuring herself very badly. Mrs. Grover Whitmore and mother-in-law, called on Mrs. J.T. Wilson Saturday afternoon. Oak Hill. Jack Frost visited in this community last week. Everyone enjoyed the pie supper here Saturday night. The proceeds were $38.34. Miss Nannie Lee, being the prettiest girl, received the box of stationery and George Waddle, received the tie for being he ugliest man. Miss Desda Flynn of Quinton is visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Thompson and children spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother Mrs. Lydia Casada. Ocala. Aunt Martha Price who has been visiting relatives in Indiana for the past two weeks, returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis are rejoicing over the arrival of a girl. J.T. Sutton bought a hog from Chas. Colyer last week. Stanley Farmer and wife visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Price, Saturday night. Mrs. Elin Vanhook and Gertrude Bailey attended the teachers association at Somerset Friday. Otho Poynter and Oscar Estes traded mules one day last week. Mary Sowder visited her son, Oscar Sowder from Friday till Sunday. J.L. Isaacs is having some work done on his mill. Harry Davis of Somerset visited James Davis Tuesday night. Pleasant Hill. Mr. John O. Sutherland and wife are visiting in this vicinity this week. Mrs. Alonzo Turpen and children are visiting her mother, Mrs. J.D. Sutherland, the latter part of the week. Mrs. Ollie Newton visited Telitha Adams Sunday afternoon. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Finley Adams, Oct. 2, a 7 lb. girl, Aleen Margaret. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilder have moved back to Somerset. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Baker of Ringgold visited john Hines Sunday. Born to the wife of Otto Fisher, Sunday, Oct., 9th, a baby girl. Mr. D. Dungan and family visited Roscoe Holder's Sunday. Miss Lula Adams of Hogue spent a few days last week with her brother, Finley Adams. Aunt Lucy Girdler is worse at this writing. Coral Humble and family visited his father, Robert Humble last Sunday. Pulaski. Misses Mellie and Sarah Correll spent from Tuesday till Sunday with home folks. Miss Betty Hamm spent the weekend with home folks here. Mrs. Ora Amburgy of Norton, Va., is visiting her father, Mr. Dean. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Bert of Connersville, Ind., are visiting relatives here. Misses Odessa and Ethel Correll and Homer Estes visited at Virgil Griffin's Sunday afternoon. Harrison Jones of Frazier bought a farm from Willis Manning and expects to move soon. Mr. J.P. Bryant and daughter, Miss Sallie were guests of Mr. Correll's Tuesday and Thursday. Mrs. Martha Loveless was in Somerset on business the first of the week. Chester Hines is here from Cincinnati. Miss Nettie Ware was the guest of Lucile Clark Sunday. Ruth. Making molasses is the order of the day in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Bratcher Gragg, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Meece, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Jackson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gragg. Mr. Perry Waddle and Miss Mag Eldridge called on Miss Jennie Tomlinson Sunday week. Miss Ruth Botkins Johnson and Howard Botkins spent Wednesday with Mrs. Bratcher Gragg. Miss Mary Austin Waddle, Miss Susan Flippin and Miss Mag Eldridge of Somerset spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. Bratcher Gragg. Mr. and Mrs. John Yahnig are with home folks for a few days. Science Hill. Diphtheria has almost died out in this town. Dewey Godby is doing very well with typhoid fever. M.T. Pitman has bought the Pengraph farm near the canning factory. Born, to Mrs. A.J. Wilson, recently, a fine baby girl. Mrs. W.T. Cox and small children are visiting relatives at Ansel. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Vaughn of Illinois arrived here last week and will later move to the farm purchased from Mrs. Vaughn's father, M.T. Pitman. Mrs. S.F. Starns of Norwood spent last Friday with her sister, Mrs. J.E. Bryant. J.H. Wheeler of Virginia recently spent two weeks here and purchased two farms, one in the Oak Hill neighborhood and the other below Norwood. Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Dabney attended the teachers association at Somerset last Friday. Mrs. M.F. Fletcher has moved back to her old home on Main St. Mesdames J.H. Hall and J.E. Bryant are very busy taking care of their dress making and millinery trade. Uncle David Hines has sold his property on Main St. to Arthur Vaught. Mr. Vaught traded it to the M.E. Parsonage. Uncle Dave has a sale the 22nd and he and wife will leave for Iowa. Miss Margaret Williams of Tateville is visiting Uncle Joe Snow and family. Mrs. Evan Reid and daughters of Harriman, Tenn., are visiting her sister, Mrs. John Hall. Delmar and Ray Baugh and Jack Godby visited relatives at Mt. Zion Saturday night and Sunday. Just last week people learned Chester Robbins and Boneta Collins were married. Their certificate tells us they were married last April. We wonder how they kept their married a secret so long. Bro. J.A. Phillips of Kingswood, Ky., will preach at the Nazarene Church Wednesday night, Sept. 19th, also Sunday and Sunday night, Sept. 23rd. Bro. B.M. Wesley preached his first sermon for this year at the M.E. Church Sunday. Aunt Jane Howell will move into her new home this week. Mrs. Sam Roy is on the sick list. We are glad the widow and cripple, Mrs. Meece, gets a pension. Shafter. Rev. Marcum is holding a revival at Waynesburg. Fred Ashbrook is still on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wright and family visited at Delmar Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hudson and children visited Coleman Jones and wife Sunday. John A. Jones is building a new house. Richard, the little 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee, died Monday with diphtheria. Mrs. Zena Long still remains very ill. Souls Chapel. A revival meeting began at this place Monday night with Rev. Mussie preaching. Mr. and Mrs. C.B. McDonald spent several days out on their farm. Mrs. Eubanks is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Taylor McGahan. Mr. Louis Hunter took dinner Sunday with his grandchildren at Mrs. McGahan's. Mrs. King and sons have bought the Smith place and moved in. Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Cundiff, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Meece, Mr. and Mrs. Jewel Simpson spent Sunday with Mrs. G.W. Richardson. Misses Lottie and Nannie Evans spent Friday night with Obera Linville at mark, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. King visited Mr. and Mrs. Taylor McGahan Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Kidd left Friday for Havana, where they will make their home. Mr. C.T. Cundiff sold 5 head of cattle for $226.50 last week. Tateville. Misses Sophrona Sloan, Marguerite Williams, and Betty Hamm attended the Teachers Association at Somerset Friday. A revival at the Baptist Church conducted by Bro. Sharp and Bro. Hatfield closed Monday night. We appreciated the good sermons and feel they will have a great and lasting effect on this community. James Welsford has been visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lewis, Marguerite Williams, visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Snow at Science Hill last weekend. Mr. Mit Hollers tobacco barn was destroyed by fire Monday night while he and family were at church. Miss Trusye Sexton was the Sunday guest of Miss Clydia Lewis. Mr. Steve Tate, who has been on the sick list for some time, is no better. Mrs. Hutchinson's little boy, of Burnside, was run over by a horse Monday night, but was reported not seriously injured. Miss Della and George Cassada of Sloans Valley visited their sister Julia, here Saturday night. Tick Ridge. R.M. Wilson and wife and D.A. Wilson and wife and Lener Wilson motored to Mr. Henry Dick's to see his wife, who is very sick. Rev. Milton Pitman preached at Liberty Sunday night. Mr. V.A. Wilson who has been in the hospital has returned to his home. W.E. Delk visited V.A. Wilson Monday. R.F. Rainwater and son motored from West Somerset to S.M. Wilson's and spent a few days hunting chestnuts. Valley Oak. Rev. James Cummins conducted a few days meeting at Flat Lick last week. Jack Frost has again visited us and bit our sweet potato tops. Mrs. Wallace Phelps still remains very sick. Tom Buchanan and family of Somerset spent a few days here last week. Mrs. Cora Whitis and little brother, Bradley, spent Saturday night at H.H. Buchanan's. Geo. G. Osborne spent Tuesday with his mother at Woodstock. Miss Beatrice Vanhook spent last week with her mother, Mrs. Vonnie Vanhook at Dr. T.M. Garner's and attended the meeting at Flat Lick. Prince Lay and wife visited at Pine Knot last week. W.M. Hubble and wife of Walnut Grove attended church here Sunday. Bud Sutton and family of Somerset were in this vicinity Sunday and attended church here. Mrs. Stanley Farmer has been very sick for the past week. Mrs. Edd Price of Hazeldell spent Saturday night and Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Farmer. Elmore Phelps and Andy Anderson and wife of Somerset attended church here Sunday. Geo. Thompson is instructing a class in vocal music at Pleasant View school house. Waterloo. Miss Audrey Rainwater has returned to her home after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. Arling Jasper. Arling Jasper and family visited her parents Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. D. Turner have moved to the property of Elmer Schoolcraft. Bertha Rainwater called on Miss Audrey Rainwater Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Schoolcraft visited their son, Elmer, Sunday.