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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 Feese & Williams Somerset, Ky., Friday, October 8, 1920. The Republicans of Pulaski Are Having Their Troubles As Usual. Split Widens. All is not serene in the Republican camp in Pulaski County. There seems to be considerable trouble and dissension over the handling of the campaign and it all is throwing a damper on the Republican voters of the county. The sole object seems to be to get the advantage in the county and district races next year. The campaign for the national ticket is in the hands of County Chairman R.C. Tartar, W.M. Morrow, H.C. Kennedy, candidate for Circuit Judge, R.B. Waddle, M.L. Jarvis and others. This crowd has been declared the regular Republican organization in the county by the State Committee. They are making all the dates for speakings in the county. On October 25th they have billed Charley Finely, Congressman J.M. Robsion and Mrs. Christine Bradley South to speak here. Mr. Finley will speak at 11 o'clock in the morning and Congressman Robsion and Mrs. South at 1 o'clock. We also note that bills are out announcing that Judge B.J. Bethurum and W.N. Flippin will speak in Somerset at 1 p.m. same day at courthouse. These bills are not signed by the Republican Campaign Committee. Just how all these speakers are to perform on that day we do not know and will await the outcome with interest. Friends of Judge Bethurum claim that he announced his speaking first and that the other speakers were billed to keep him from speaking. Oh the fun boys, we are going to have. Not to be outdone by the regular organization the opposing faction are in charge of the Harding and Coolidge Clubs in the county and they are busy perfecting these organizations. A big sign hangs out from the office of J.R. Cook which says, "Harding and Coolidge Club." Just a few feet away there is another sign which hangs form the office of W.B. Morrow which reads "Republican Headquarters." The two are like oil and water - they won't mix. The race for Circuit Judge seems to be uppermost in the minds of the politicians. Judge Kennedy has already announced, though the election is nearly a year off. He has sent out letters all over the district asking the support of the voters. Judge Bethurum, the present Judge, has not announced yet but this friends say that he will make the proper announcement after the November election. They say he does not desire to get this race mixed with the national race. At the proper time, it is said, he will start a vigorous campaign for re-election. Senator Harding Will Pass Through Somerset Next Thursday Speaks At Danville, Ky. Senator Warren G. Harding, Republican candidate for President, will pass through Somerset next Thursday, October 14, about noon. He will not stop here but will make a short speech at Danville at 1:30. Senator Harding will be en route to Chattanooga, Tenn., to Louisville, where he will speak Thursday night. He will come through on a special train. Another Raid. Officers Bash, Winfrey and West made another raid on Buck Creek just above Dykes and arrested Cyrus Bradley. A copper kettle and other paraphernalia was destroyed. Mr. Bradley, when brought before U.S. Commissioner Wesley declared that he was fixing to make molasses. He was held over. Supporting Harding. In Cincinnati, St. Louis, New York and other cities where there is a large German population, mass meetings are being held and the Germans are supporting Mr. Harding almost to a man. They are against the Democratic party because the United States declared war on their fatherland and helped to defeat them. First To Register. Mrs. Owen Goodloe was the first woman to register in Somerset, it is said. She was up bright and early and was at the polls when opened by the election officers. Mrs. Goodloe is a good Democrat and will vote for Cox and Roosevelt and Senator Beckham. Ware - Fritts. A wedding of much interest to Somerset people was that of Miss Daisy Lynn Ware, of this city, and Mr. Fred Fritts, of Phillipburg, N.J., which was solemnized on September 29th in Columbus, Ohio, by Rev. J. Wesley Hatcher of the Christian Church. Mrs. Fritts is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Ware of this city and is one of our most charming young girls. She taught for a number of years in the city schools and later held several responsible positions in Arizona where she met her husband. She was a host of friends here who wish her much happiness. Mr. Fritts holds a very responsible position with the Ingersol Rands Machine Co., of New York, and is stationed for a few weeks at Columbus, after which Mr. and Mrs. Fritts will go to their home in New Jersey. Griffith - Woodall. Miss Nan Griffith and Mr. Clarence Woodall of Somerset were very quietly married Sunday evening at 6 o'clock at the home of the bride's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Christman, of Walnut Hills, Harriman, Tenn., Thos. A. Christman performing the ceremony. Only a few of the immediate family were present. The couple were attended by Miss Grace Hansford, of Somerset, and Mrs. Joe Christman of Harriman. The bride and her attendant were very charmingly attired in gowns of navy blue tricolette with corsage bouquets of white cosmos. The house was tastefully decorated in Autumn leaves and golden rod and cosmos. Mr. and Mrs. Woodall left on the evening train for a short wedding trip and will be at home in Somerset after November 1. Sad Death. Bright Little Son of Mr. and Mrs. LaMont Hankla Passes Away. (Danville Advocate). The host of friends in Danville of Mr. and Mrs. LaMont Hankla were deeply grieved this morning to learn of the death of their little fourteen-months old son, William LaMont, at the home of Mrs. William Surber in Junction City at 7 o'clock. The immediate cause of the child's death was due to an attack of meningitis, according to the diagnosis of attending physicians. Monday morning the child fell from a low chair in the dining room and although not even a bruise was shown on its head, it never regained consciousness and it was thought that the child suffered concussion of the brain. However, it now appears that it may have been stricken with a sudden attack of meningitis which caused it to fall. Mr. and Mrs. Hankla in this dark hour of sorrow have the sincere sympathy of the people of this community. After brief funeral services at the home of Mrs. Surber in Junction City tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, the remains will be brought to Danville for interment in beautiful Bellevue cemetery. Until a few days ago Mr. and Mrs. Hankla were residents of Danville having rooms in the Clark Apartment on Fourth St. Mr. Hankla is chief clerk of Supt. J.G. Clements of the Southern Railway System and went to Somerset the first day of October with the removal of Mr. Clements office to that place. In the meantime Mrs. Hankla and little son were guests of Mrs. Surber of Junction City. Silly Asses. The editors of the Danville Advocate are making silly asses out of themselves by publishing a lot of rot that is hurting no one but themselves and their little city. Gentlemen, be sports. Will Open Hotel. The building formerly occupied by S.A. Owens at the depot has been rented and is being remodeled for a hotel and apartment house. It will be ready in a month. Installing Fountain. The store of Baldwin & Benelli has been closed for several days on account of the installation of a new soda fountain which is a beauty. They are now open for business. Two Big Raids Made In Adjoining Counties, Big Copper Still is Destroyed. Two big moonshine raids were made in the past week by United States Marshals Chas. Winfrey, J.E. Bash, Joe Kavanaugh, and Silas West. The first raid was made in Laurel County, just over the Pulaski line, and the officers destroyed the largest still that has been found in this section of the state. Over 1,000 gallons of beer was thrown out and a 120 gallon copper still was cut up. Scott Burdine, Oscar Arthur, John Whittaker and John McQueen were arrested. They were brought to Somerset and Burdine, Arthur and McQueen confessed their guilt before Commissioner Wesley. Whittaker denied being connected in any way with the operation of the still. All were held over on $1,000. The officers state that the still was one of the most complete they have ever seen. The second raid was made near Greenwood, in McCreary County, and the offices destroyed a large still and arrested Arthur Denny and Dilbert Wilson. They are charged with operating it. On the same trip, Gainsey Keith was arrested charged with the same offense. All were brought here and taken before Commissioner Wesley. The officers are determined to break this business up and they are going to continue their search in the county until all the stills are destroyed. Additional men will be put on the job. Fine Corn. Thos. West, who lives just out of Somerset, has on exhibition in the First National Bank several ears of corn grown on his place. They are the best specimens that have been seen this year. Approach Soon Ready. Mr. Charles Hamilton, who is in charge of the work of building the approach to the Pitman Creek Bridge, says that he will have the work finished within three weeks and that he hopes to have it ready for travel before that time. The road leading to the bridge is also being worked. This will be a great convenience to the people of Burnside. New Store To Open. V.P. Smith has rented the McBeath store room, just above the Journal Office, to the Somerset Salvage Co., who will put on sale a large line of new and reclaimed army goods, including clothing, blankets, shoes, overcoats, etc. Watch the Journal for announcement of the opening. Colored Club is Organized. The colored voters of the city met Monday night and organized a Harding and Coolidge Club. They will take a most active part in the campaign for the Republican ticket. Dan Lewis Here. Dan Lewis, who has been connected with the Southern Railway as Chief Clerk to the Superintendent for a number of years, and who resigned several months ago to go into business, is here acting Chief Clerk in the absence of Mr. Hankla, who was called home on account of illness in his family. Mr. Lewis has many friends in Somerset and they are glad to see him and wish that he would move here with the rest of the bunch. Republican Speaking. Major Jackson Morris spoke here last Saturday in the interest of the Republican ticket but there was lack of enthusiasm and a small crowd heard him. He was unable to get up any of that old time "pep" that the Republicans usually have. He dwelt at length on the League of Nations and made a feeble attempt to discredit that great document. A Warning To My Customers. There are some going round telling that I have quit business and that I will not pay my license. This is all false and just to get you to take imitations instead of the real goods that I handle. I am on my way to you as fast as I can come and will fill all mail orders received. I am yours for business. J.A. Phillpott, The Watkins Man, Somerset, Ky. Phone on Guffy Line. Rex Sharp spent the night of the 18th with us and just for recreation we kicked the top out of his straw hat and sent him into Somerset with a cute little cap. We heard that his girl liked caps the best anyway and the girls must be served. Hospital Notes. Mr. Floyd Wilson of Brady, who was operated on for appendicitis returned home Monday. Mr. Setzer who was shot is improving slowly. Mrs. Phelps is no better. Miss Mattie Barnett who was operated on for appendicitis is getting along nicely. Miss Elsie Zimmerman spent Tuesday at her home. Dr. Green Cain spent Tuesday at Tateville. Miss Mae Whitson spent Saturday at Mark. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses were issued to the following four couples during the past week: Lee Haynes, 16 to Ruth Mae Hood, 14; David Wilson, 19, to Nancy A. Wilson, 21; Ollie Stambrick, 36 to Mary Francis Nichols, 21; Morris M. Taylor, 32, to Myrtle McClellan Purcell, 23. Personal Mention. Mr. T.V. Ferrell spent several days in Cincinnati this week. Miss McPherson of Louisville is the guest of Mrs. A.J. Frank. Attorney B.L. Waddle was in Monticello this week on business. J.N. Mayfield has returned from a business trip to Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Sue Owens has returned from a trip to Lexington and Cincinnati. Miss Tommie Durham of Danville is the guest of Miss Barthenia Sallee. Mr. G.W. Hill, cashier of the Bank of Russell Springs, was in the city Sunday. Mrs. Roy Green and Mrs. James Coleman are spending several days in Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schultz of Akron, Ohio, are visiting the family of Owen Goodloe. Mrs. India Griffith and daughter of Stearns were in the city this week shopping. Mr. Sam Owens the hustling Lincoln County real estate man, was in the city Wednesday. George James Sallee and Royce Flippin were down from Centre College, Danville, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Owens arrived from Washington this week for a visit with his parents. J.W. Butts and family returned last week from a delightful trip to Denver, Colorado. Mr. W.C. Wilson, County Agent, has returned from his vacation spent in Eastern Kentucky. Mr. L.F. Hubble is spending several days with his brother Senator R.L. Hubble, in Lincoln County. Mr. Clay Alexander left last week for Vanderbilt Univ. where he will resume his studies in dentistry. J.C. Guy a former Somerset boy, now a prominent business man of Lexington, was in the city Monday. Mrs. A. Lovett and Miss Bert Roberts are in Stearns this week showing the latest styles in millinery. Mr. and Mrs. Durrell Mason have returned to their home in Middletown, Ohio, after a visit with relatives here. Mr. C.A. Hurt has returned from Louisville where he was in charge of the tobacco exhibit at the State Fair. Mrs. H. Leubbing left last Monday for Washington where she will be in the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. Mrs. Charles Cundiff entertained the Five Hundred Club Wednesday afternoon. A two course luncheon was served. Mrs. H.C. Kennedy has resigned as teacher in the City Schools and her place has been filled by Mrs. J.E. Claunch. Master Mechanic J.A. Cassada has returned from a trip to Washington City where he was called on railroad business. Miss Barthenia Sallee entertained the Five Hundred Club Monday afternoon in honor of Miss Tommie Durham of Danville, Ky. There were three tables playing. Miss Thelma Waddle won the prize. Refreshments were served. Mrs. V.P. Smith and Mrs. William Waddle will entertain the Ladies Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church Thursday afternoon, October 14th. Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Clements are stopping with Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Cassada until they move into their new home on Columbia St. Mrs. A.S. Fry of Danville joined her husband here Wednesday and they will make this their home. Mr. Fry is a dispatcher for the Southern Railway. Mrs. J.M. Richardson is confined to her bed from injuries received while alighting from her automobile last Saturday. She is much better at this time and her friends hope she will soon be out. Mrs. W.D. Gover entertained with a six o'clock dinner last Saturday in honor of Miss Ada Gover, who has resigned her position with the Citizens Bank and will shortly leave for her home in Iowa. Those present were Mr. Porter Elliott, Misses Stella Bryant, Ida York and Miss Gover. The following article from the Louisville Times of Wednesday will be of interest to Somerset people. Mrs. Littell is a relative of Miss Ora Enoch of this city and has visited here: The marriage of Miss Eva Logan and Dr. J. Jerome Littell of Philadelphia, which was solemnized at 7 o'clock last evening at the Louisville Country Club, was one of unusual beauty. The Rev. R.H. Crossfield, president of Transylvania Univ., Lexington, performed the ceremony before an improvised altar of palms, ferns and potted plants. Mrs. Robert S. Logan was matron of honor and Miss Eunice Catherine Shouse, of Lexington was maid of honor. Misses Moiselle Johnson of Burnside and Mildren Helm Smith of Brooklyn, were bridesmaids. Master Charles Hume Logan was train bearer and Robert S. Logan Jr., carried the ring in an Easter lily. Mr. Edmund Littell of Philadelphia was his brother's best man. The ushers included Messrs George and Norman Littell both of Indianapolis, Robert S. Logan and Carter Logan. The bride was gowned in ivory white satin and draped bodice cut around in the neck with a bertha of duchess lace. The sleeves were formed of loops of tulle. At the right side of the draped skirt was a floating panel of tulle caught with a spray of orange blossoms. Orange blossoms fastened the court train at the shoulders. Edging the tulle veil was a cascade of Carriskama cross lace. The veil was adjusted into a Spanish effect at the back of the head with a wreath of orange blossoms across the brow. She carried a shower bouquet of roses and bouvardia. Following the ceremony was a reception. Miss Marie Chestnut has accepted a position with the First National Bank. Judge B.J. Bethurum and Attorney Flippin are in Monticello this week holding court. Mr. J.E. Claunch spent Sunday in Lexington with his son, Joseph, Jr., who is attending State College. Drake Thompson has returned to Gatliff, Ky., after a visit in Somerset. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Davis and son James have returned from a visit to relatives in Lincoln County. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Gragg and two children have gone to Louisville to attend the State Sunday School Convention which is being held in the Parkland Presbyterian Church. The many friends of Mr. I.D. Thompson will regret to learn that he is in a hospital in Cincinnati where he is undergoing treatment. He expects to be able to leave the hospital this week. Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Hughes of Danville are nicely located in the Addington Apartments on Columbia St. Mr. Hughes is Chief Clerk to Road Master New and he says he likes Somerset fine. Mr. G.C. Nunn, of Burnside, was in the city last Saturday for the day. Mr. Nunn is a prominent young business man of Burnside. Mr. and Mrs. M.T. Crawford motored to Lexington Sunday to see their daughter, Miss Bess Crawford who is attending school at Hamilton College. Burnside. J.W. Gudgel, of Shelbyville, was in town last week on business … Fred Kammerer, traveling salesman for Indian Packing Co., Chicago, was in town Wednesday on business … Mrs. T.W. Barker of Asheville, N.C., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. N.I. Taylor this last week … Hugh M. Taylor has accepted a position in the post office … Miss Florence Short of Oakdale has been the attractive guest of Mrs. W.W. Rew … Miss Pearl Bradshaw was called home to Memphis Friday on account of her mother's illness … G.B. Lindsay, of Cincinnati, has accepted a position with The Cumberland Grocery Co. … Miss Clara Mercer of Bronston, was in town Monday … Miss Ora Meece was in Somerset over Sunday … The Tom Thumb wedding under the direction of Miss Jessie Henery of Kansas City, Mo., give at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening, was a wonderful success. The little tots of our town showed splendid talent. A large crowd enjoyed the wedding … Mrs. L.M. Cheely entertained the Young People's Missionary Society on Monday evening … G.C. Nunn was in Somerset on business Monday .. Miss Irene Kelsay delightfully entertained a number of her friends at a party on last Thursday evening at the home of her sister Mrs. J.H. Selvidge .. Mr. and Mrs. John Beaty of Science Hill were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Beaty Sunday … Mrs. B.C. Heath is visiting relatives in Bowling Green … Mrs. J.M. Dugger returned Thursday after an extended trip through the West .. Mrs. Emma Bloom of Cincinnati is visiting her father John W. Taylor … A Parent-Teacher's Association was organized Monday afternoon with good attendance and much interest shown. Many good plans were introduced for the year. It is the duty of every parent in this town to become a member and stand firm with the teachers, school trustees and everything to promote the welfare of our school … Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Taylor and daughter of Childress, Texas, are the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Taylor … The Monticello baseball team played our boys Saturday and Sunday. Our team was victorious in both games. The score was 6 to 1 on Saturday and 22 to 1 on Sunday … Joe Heath is laid up with a sprained ankle, which was injured while playing ball. The Gamblin Bros. have put up a new garage on Main St. and are now open for business… Misses Irene Kelsay, Lucile Fitzgerald, Mrs. J.H. Selvidge and son with Mrs. G.C. Nunn motored to Monticello Friday afternoon … C.C. Hinkle of St. Louis is employed at the Main St. Garage. Hogue. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sweet of Buncombe, have moved here on W.J. Vaught's farm … Miss Marie Hendricks spent Saturday night and Sunday with her cousin, Miss Golda Dick … Mrs. Mary Wise and children of Cincinnati visited her aunt Mrs. Belle Randolph, a few days of last week .. Several from here attended singing at King Bee Saturday night .. J. Dick has returned from Kansas where he has been employed … Chas. Leigh and family of Argyle, spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of her father A.J. Adams … Quite a number from here are attending the revival at Wilson … Mrs. Sarah Hodge and daughter were Saturday night and Sunday guests of her daughter Mrs. Rose Sweet … Luther and Amanda Cooper entertained the young people with a bean hulling last Tuesday night .. Misses Rhetta and Malinda Adams are visiting their sister Mrs. Maude Leigh of Argyle, Casey County … Messrs Thomas and Clayton Gaddis spent Sunday with John and Fred Godby … Mrs. A. Hendricks and children visited her sister Mrs. James Hendricks, last Sunday … Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Adams, and Miss Myrtle Adams, Mrs. Lucy Jasper, Ansel and John Adams spent Sunday at A.J. Adams. Soules Chapel. A revival meeting will begin at this place October 15 … W.T. Staley has started a new barn .. Mrs. J. Walker went to Cincinnati, Sunday … Miss Estell Osborne has accepted a position in E.S. Hughe's clothing store … Mr. Keith sold his place, formerly known as McDowell farm, and went to Iowa … Ed Lovelass has accepted a position at the shops … Taylor McGahan went to Cincinnati Sunday to work … Rev. and Mrs. Riley Smith have rented their farm and are going to their daughter in California and if they have their health and like it will make their home there … Miss May Williams spent Sunday with Berdie Heir … Miss Maude McDowell, Zella and Lindsay Cundiff attended the pie supper at Norwood Saturday evening … Mrs. Bill Keyes is here on a visit from Bowling Green … Zella Cundiff spent Thursday night with Maude McDowell … C.T. Cundiff sold 2 calves last week for 7 ½ cents per lb. … Clyde Hubble is at home to rest up, trying to escape an operation for appendicitis … Mrs. Bell Gover spent Sunday with her sister, Molly Bryant … Mrs. R.S. Hubble of Somerset spent Saturday night with her parents … There will be a fruit supper at Ashurst school the 9th of October. Everybody is welcome. Pleasant Hill. Brent Lay bought a team of mules from Wm. Owens for $325 .. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Godby of Somerset visited in this neighborhood last week … Aunt Cynthia Ashley and M.F. Ashley are worse at this writing .. Mrs. Ora Godsey and little daughter Evelyn of Clifty Crossing spent last week with her parents here … Miss Nola Childers is spending a few weeks in Cincinnati the guest of her aunt Miss Emma Vaught … Mrs. Wm. Owens visited the home of her son, Willie Owens, at Somerset, a part of the past week … Brother Wells will hold pastorate of the Methodist Church here another year … Miss Jewey Hines visited the Baker family at Ringgold, Thursday night … Mrs. Cordy Girdler and Miss Bettie Nelson of Crystal Park spent Saturday with Mrs. Bettie Lay … There was speaking here at the school house Monday night by Miss Ida York, R.C. Tartar and others … Mrs. Sallie Edwards of East Somerset visited relatives in this vicinity last week … Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Godsey and Mrs. H.C Gregory spent Sunday with Charlie Gregory and wife at Norwood … Miss S. Barnes was a Saturday night guest of Miss Viva Cain … Miss Angie Taylor and Robert Keith of Somerset stole a march on their friends and went to Indiana last week and were married while there. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Vandiar Hodge. Mrs. Hodge is a sister of the bride … Wm. Ashley was in Lexington the first of the week on business … Ezra Girdler and bride are visiting the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. M.P. Girdler … Brent Lay and sons are moving to a farm which they have rented on Buck Creek … P.B. Wesley and family spent Sunday at Oscar Girdler's … Rev. John Hudson filled his appointment here on Sunday morning .. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker and little daughter of Ringgold were the Sunday guest of D.F. Ashley … Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prather of Dogwood spent the weekend with relatives here, and were accompanied home by their sister Miss Zola Humble … Misses Mable Hopper and Ruth Girdler spent part of last week with Telitha Ashley. Beech Grove. Rev. P.C. Newell preached a very interesting sermon at Bethlehem, Sunday … Miss Zona Flynn was the Sunday guest of Mrs. Sally Wesley … Ross Phelps and family took dinner at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Phelps, Sunday … Miss Winnie Abbott visited Miss Mae Taylor, Sunday … Among the visitors at Tom Hall's Sunday were Arvine and Eubert Phelps, Claud Abbott and Howard Dodson .. C. Godby and family were Sunday visitors at L. Roysdon's .. Mrs. Anna Phelps spent Sunday night with her daughter Mrs. Monte Stone … Mrs. Ellen Taylor and granddaughter Mae, visited Mrs. M. Vaught, Thursday … Mitchel Butt was the Sunday guest of Miss Beatrice Wesley … Miss Emma Hall and mother visited Mrs. Mary Godby Thursday .. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Phelps and baby and Miss Winnie Abbott visited at Charlie Godby's Sunday night … Mrs. Flossie Phelps and baby Jewel, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. B.B. Abbott of Somerset Friday night. Pulaski. James Sheehan of Cleveland, Ohio, who has been visiting here, returned home Saturday .. David Correll was called to the bed side of his sister, Mrs. Sallie Hollars of Bloomfield, Ind., who is very ill … Roma Surber and Clarence Mathias, who have been in the North all summer have returned home …. Miss Pearl Hamm, of Missouri, who is visiting home folks will return to Missouri this week … Miss Betty Hamm spent the weekend with home folks … The little child of Robert Surber is very ill … Several from here are contemplating attending the county singing at Estesburg on Sunday … Mrs. James Sheehan of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Correll … Mrs. W.A. Hamm was called to her daughter Mrs. Ovie Pike of Waynesburg, Monday, who was taken suddenly ill. Oak Hill. We are having some pretty weather at present … Misses Myrtle Bogle and Mae Frisbie were guests of Angie Neeley on Saturday evening .. Zena Casada spent Sunday night with Ora Frisbie … Quite a number of young people were entertained at the home of Mrs. Lula Frisbie last Sunday … Mrs. James Casada and daughter Ova visited her daughter and sister Mrs. Willie Thompson, Sunday night .. Mr. and Mrs. Dye Burton have moved into their new house which was recently finished … Mable and Thelma Claunch were guests of Mary Lorton on Sunday. Singleton. Mrs. Clark Rinner and little daughter visited Richard Eubanks Sunday … Miss Pearl Rinner and Miss Opal and Versey Kidd visited Henry Singleton last Sunday … The school here has been dismissed for a short time on account of the whooping cough .. The people are busy in this section cutting tobacco and taking care of their corn and buckwheat … George Hogue's baby is very ill at this writing … Mrs. Tom Larkins and children visited at her mother's last Saturday evening … Misses Lottie and Dessie Singleton visited at George Hogue's last Sunday .. Mrs. Everett Pumphrey visited her mother last Sunday evening .. Will Pumphrey has bought his son, Everett's, farm in Singleton … Andie Gooch has traded a field of corn to Levi Osborn for a milk cow … Miss Eliza Eubanks visited Levi Osborn's last Sunday … Henry Singleton's little boy, Smithey, has been very ill with whooping cough for a few days. Mangum. James D. Hall and wife were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nelson of Somerset Sunday evening .. Plymp Dick is rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl, September 27 … Mrs. Alma Dick was the guest of Plymp Dick Wednesday … Mrs. S. Hall visited her son, Sim Hall, Wednesday .. Quite a large crowd attended church at King Bee Sunday which was the last service of a series of meeting held by Rev. Charles Randolph … Mrs. M. Sneed visited at William Sneed's last week at Pulaski … Robert Gentian is contemplating moving to his farm near Willow Springs he purchased recently … Bertha Blevins and husband were guests of Calvin White's last week. Slate Branch. James Keeny and family visited at Delmar Saturday night and Sunday … The visitors at Chas. Wright's Sunday were Josie Stevens and son, Mrs. Kit Stevens and Euria Cain and wife … Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vaughn visited at Robert Mill's Sunday afternoon … Killis Wilson and children of Faubush visited John Girdler's Saturday night and Sunday … Ardova Girdler is visiting at Faubush this week … Rev. Nicely is holding a few days meeting at the Nazarene Church … John A. Jones our hustling merchant, was in Knoxville last week buying goods .. Malinda Ashbrook and daughter was in Cincinnati Sunday .. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pierce visited at Virgil Vaughn's Sunday … J.P. Hudson and wife were in Somerset Monday … Mrs. Mattie Jones visited at J.P. Hudson's Monday afternoon. Science Hill. Mrs. Mary Cabbell is visiting her son Robert Cabbell and family … Mrs. Bettie Ross of Burnside is visiting in Science Hill .. Mr. and Mrs. R. Cabbell were shopping in Somerset Wednesday afternoon … Pie supper at Science Hill school house October 8 of the benefit of Kentucky Children's Home. Everybody invited … Miss Vesta Halcomb spent the weekend at her home in Burnside .. Mrs. Hood spent Saturday and Sunday in Somerset … The Science Hill school is progressing nicely … Bertha Smith, of Washington, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W.R. Robbins, and family .. Mr. Cabbell real estate dealer sold to Mr. Wilson a house and lot on Main St. … Mrs. Sophia Mize's baby has been very ill … Miss Ima Robbins has accepted a position in Langdon's store .. Mr. Estes, of Estesburg, is erecting a nice residence on Cabbell Ave. .. Mrs. Vera Flannery had a severe attack of acute indigestion Monday … Bean hulling is the order of the day here .. Jack Godby is suffering from a sore foot. Seventeen Years Ago. The following items are taking from the Somerset Journal of May, 1903: The City Council authorized Mayor Griffin to borrow $4,650.00 to liquidate the debt upon the light plant. Dr. Cain and F.C. Boyd bought 400 acres of timberland from Frank Hubble. Marriage licenses issued were as follows: James R. Poynter and Miss Lula M. Sears; Lincoln Hodge and Miss Elizabeth Warren; Wm. T. Hawk and Miss Lizzie Inabnit. Among the visitors in the city are: Henry Inman, John Thatcher from Central Univ., Danville, Miss Docia Gooch of O.K., at W.R. Gooch's. Lieut. Chas. Morrow left for Washington Tuesday. In the Nancy Notes is noticed this: "Nancy is feeling stuck up over Trimble because the people of the latter are asking 65 and 75 cents for corn, which we sell cheaper." Mrs. Chas. Denham and Clarence Green of Chicago, Mrs. Jas. T. Vanarsdale of Harrodsburg, Mrs. Ella Graham, Sr., of Russell Springs, and Mrs. A.R. Humble were at the bed side of their sister and sister-in-law, Mrs. O.B. Vaughn. We note in an advertisement of Geo. P. Taylor, Co., in which eggs are quoted at 14 cents, chicks 9 cents per pound, turkeys 12 cents, etc. The Cosmopolitan Club will meet with Mrs. J.M. Owens next Saturday. Misses Flonnie Hamilton, Lula Smith, Lizzie Hays and Mrs. Doc Owens were in Cincinnati shopping. Clarence Owens is now clerk on the steamer Albany. The Monticello notes say: Miss Edna Ramsey leaves in a few days for Cincinnati to enter the Conservatory of Music.