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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, December 10, 1920. President Wilson Sends Last Message To Congress. Many Recommendations Made. Washington, Dec. 7 - President Wilson' concrete recommendations to the opening of the Sixty-sixth Congress in his final message today were: Revision of the tax laws with simplification of the income and profits taxes, Independence for the Philippines, A loan to Armenia, Economy in government appropriations and expenditures and creation of a "workable budge system," cold storage and other laws affecting the cost of living and the Federal licensing of corporations as recommended in previous messages, rehabilitation and training of disabled soldiers and sailors. The President did not endorse a bonus. Nowhere does the President refer to the League of Nations or the peace treaty fight except perhaps by inference in his opening when he quoted Abraham Lincolns "let us have faith that right makes might and in that faith let us dare to do our duty as we understand it." At its close the President wrote a paragraph which might be regarded as valedictory, saying: "I have not so much laid before you a series of recommendations as sought to utter a confession of faith. If the faith in which I was bred and which it is my solemn purpose to stand by until my last fighting day. I believe this to be the faith of America, the faith of the future and of all the victories which await national action in the days to come whether in America or elsewhere." Democracy, the President said, is being put upon its final test. "The old war," said he, "is just now suffering from a wanton rejection of the people of democracy and a substitution of the principle of autocracy is asserted in the name but without the authority and sanction of the multitude. This is the time of all others when democracy should prove its purity and its spiritual power to prevail. It is surely the manifest destiny of the United States to lead in the attempt to make this spirit prevail." Two ways "in which the United States can assist to accomplish this great object" were outlined by the President. They were: First, by offering the example within her own borders of the will and power of democracy to make and enforce laws which are unquestionably just and which are equaling their administration. Second, by standing for right and justice as towards individual nations. "The United States," said the President, "cannot refuse his role of championship without putting the stigma of rejection upon the great and devoted men who brought its government into existence." The President's message was transmitted by messenger, the President adhering to his decision not to address Congress in person. The President's message was not read immediately in the Senate which waited until it had disposed of routine business. Secretary Tumulty was among the spectators in the Senate, occupying a seat on the floor. Public galleries again were filled and several diplomats were present. Railway Men Are Awarded Service Medals. Somerset Men In The Number Named. Southern Railway officials met at Chattanooga last Saturday and awarded over one hundred medals to employees of the road who have served the company continuously for the past 25 years or more. Those who live in Somerset receiving the medals were C.J. Ligeon, engineer; Sam McCormick, engineer; Wm. O'Donnell, engineer; J.A. Neikirk, car inspector; Andy Wheeler, laborer; and J.C. Foster, boiler inspector. High railway officials present at the meeting were President Fairfax Harrison, Vice Presidents V.P. Miller, Munson and Hainen, of Washington, D.C., General Manager J.H. Stanfield, of Cincinnati, General Superintendent F.P. Pelter of Chattanooga, General Superintendent of Transportation C.M. Mitchell of Cincinnati, W.H. Dooley of Cincinnati, and J.G. Clements of Somerset. Fulkerson. Judge F.L. Fulkerson of Rockport, Ky., father of Dr. H.K. Fulkerson of this city, died very suddenly at the home of his son here last Tuesday night. He had only been in Somerset about a week, having come here to make his home. He had been slightly ill for some time but his condition was not thought serious. Judge Fulkerson was 71 years of age. He was formerly police judge of Rockport, and was also engaged in other business. He was a member of the Methodist Church, a Mason, Knights of Pythias and Red Men. Besides his son, Dr. H.K. Fulkerson, of this city, he leaves two other sons. Dr. Fulkerson and family left Wednesday with the body for the old home. Birthday Dinner. A surprise birthday dinner was given Mr. Ben Hamm of this city at his home on Central Ave., last Sunday by members of his family. The affair was a most enjoyable one and was participated in by forty-six of his relatives and a few friends. At the dinner were his children, grand children, great grand children and other relatives. The meal, which was a sumptuous affair, was prepared by his children. Mr. Hamm was 77 years of age and he greatly enjoyed the compliment paid him by those present. Delivers Address. Governor Edwin P. Morrow, Rex G. Carpenter and S.S. Yantis left Saturday afternoon for Cumberland, Md., Mr. Carpenter's old home, where Governor Morrow will deliver the principal address at the Elks annual memorial ceremony. Governor Morrow will go to Washington on business and Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Yantis will proceed to New York for a short business trip. Lexington Leader. Wesley. Mr. Josiah Wesley, father of Hon. E.T. Wesley, of this city, died at his home, Bethel Ridge, Casey County, last Friday. Funeral services were held Saturday. Mr. Wesley was 85 years of age and was well known in Somerset where he often visited his son. Doing Fine. The report of the State Bank of Stearns, Stearns, Ky., shows that new institution flourishing. Deposits aggregate $80,000.00. Mr. J.A. Curtis, a Somerset boy, is Assistant Cashier. Good Windows. Mr. John Slessinger, Jr., is proving to be an expert in window dressing. He has decorated two windows for Slessinger's Big Store that shows the work of a real artist. Some Objection. As was expected there has been some objection raised to the Church basketball league but those who are interested in the matter will go right ahead with the project and leave those out who do not desire to come in. Similar leagues have been formed in many towns in Kentucky in which all denominations take an active interest. George Smith. After several months of suffering, Mr. George M. Smith, one of the older and most highly respected citizens of the city, died at his home on Mt. Vernon St., Monday afternoon. He was 78 years of age. Mr. Smith was born and raised in Pulaski County and was a son of George Washington and Tempest Smith, pioneer settlers of Pulaski County. He spent his early life on a farm and later moved to Somerset where he engaged in business. In March, 1889, he married Miss Amanda B. Davis. To this union five children were born, of who three survive, Lieut. Chas. Smith, of the regular army; Chester Smith, a student of Marquette Academy, Milwaukee, Wis.; and Miss Helen May Smith. Mr. Smith was liked by every one who knew him. He was of quiet disposition; thoroughly congenial and honest and fair in all his dealings. He was a man whose word was as good as a bond and he died with as few enemies as anyone could possibly have. About a year ago, Mr. Smith made a profession of religion and united with the First Methodist Church of this city. Funeral services were conducted at the church Wednesday afternoon by Rev. W.L. Clark, assisted by Rev. W.E. Hunter, of the Baptist Church. Inte rment followed in the City Cemetery. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The honorary pall bearers were Judge N.L. Barnette, Thos. P. Jasper, George Jones, Richard Pettus, H.C. Gragg, Hayden Waddle. Acting pall bearers were Dr. H.S. Doolin, M.L. Gover, Joe Gibson, Rufe Ashurst, Robert Warren and Owen D. Goodloe. Beattie Here To Get Hosiery Mill Started. Wants Lots of Help, He Says. Mr. Alex Beattie of Philadelphia, Pa., is in the city to make the necessary arrangements to open the large hosiery mill which will be located here. The machinery is here and ready for operation, but there has been some delay in getting the building ready. Mr. Beattie is now looking for a lot suitable to erect a building that will be the permanent home of the industry. He will soon be in the market for help and asks the Journal to state that all applications for positions will receive his attention. Anyone desiring a place can address Mr. Beattie at general delivery, Somerset. About fifty girls are wanted to start operation of the factory. IT is the intentions of the owners to make this one of the largest mills in this section and to eventually employ several hundred people. Smithy Here. Mr. Clarence F. Smith, a former Somerset boy, now National Bank Examiner with headquarters in Chicago, is visiting friends here. Since leaving Somerset "Smithy" has met with wonderful success in the business world. He has received many promotions and is now considered one of the most competent examiners in the United States. He has just recently been engaged in examining some of the largest banks in New York City. Sells More Lots. Mr. J.H. Gibson sold several more building lots in his addition to Somerset this week. This part of the city is growing fast and we are informed that more than twenty homes will be built there next spring. It is one of the most desirable parts of town. Denham Gets Auto. No. 178, held by H.W. Denham, won the automobile which was raffled off last week by Sam Farrell. Narrow Escape In Pitched Battle With Moonshiners. Winfrey Was Right There. Mr. Chas. Winfrey, United States Prohibition Agent, returned to Somerset Tuesday after participating in a raid in Whitley County in which a regular battle took place. Over 1,000 shots were fired between the agents and some forty moonshiners. After a battle that lasted for hours six of the men were arrested. The fight occurred in the "South America" district of Whitley County which is located about twenty miles from a railroad. The officers captured nine fully equipped stills, of from 50 to 100 gallon capacity; 6,500 gallons of still beer and 100 gallons of whiskey. County School News by L.E. Meece, Sup't. Ten thousand school teachers of Kentucky are to be educated by mail. This announcement was made recently by State Superintendent George Colvin, who said that the step was to be taken in an effort to bring all Kentucky teachers up to the educational requirements of the school law passed at the last session of the State legislature. The new law requires that by 1926 all teachers must have a full four year high school course and at least one year's professional training of the normal school rank. Should the law become effective as to all teachers without anything being done, according to the superintendent, close to 10,000 of the 14,000 schools of Kentucky would be forced to close because of lack of teachers. Approximately that number have neither high school nor normal training. The courses for teachers are now being arranged at the two State normal schools and the Univ. of Kentucky, Mr. Colvin said, and full credit will be allowed by those institutions for correspondence courses. Will Preach At Methodist Church. The many friends of Rev. C.K. Dickey will be glad to know that he will preach Sunday morning at the First Methodist Church and Sunday afternoon at Sweeney Chapel. Rev. Dickey was formerly pastor of the church here and has many friends who are always delighted to see him and to hear him preach. He is now in charge of a church at Middletown, Ky. New Instructor. The Georgetown News says: Miss Thelma Sloan of Somerset has been appointed a teacher of the eleventh grade in the city school succeeding Mrs. Elmer Craycraft, who recently resigned to join her husband at Richmond, Ind. Miss Sloan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sloan. Elks Service. Memorial services were held in the Elks lodge room on last Sunday afternoon. Only members of the order were present. Hon. William Waddle delivered a short address. Sale Success. The W.R. Ballou auction sale at Hail, Ky., conducted by Roby L. Johnson, was a success, the farm bringing more money than they asked for at private sale. The corn sold for $1.00 per bushel, loose hay at $1.35 per hundred, everything else in proportion. Leonard Bahan, a former Somerset boy, starred this season with the Detroit Univ. eleven. He played right halfback. In the game with Tulane Univ. he caught a forward pass which resulted in the only score of the game. Hunter Elected. Dr. W.E. Hunter has been elected president of the Baptist State Board of Missions. The State meeting was held in Louisville this week and Dr. Hunter attended. It was announced at the meeting that for the first time in history of any denomination more money was available for sending workers abroad than workers to go. Stella May To Make Race for County Clerk. Will Soon Make Announcement. Miss Stella May, who is at present employed at Frankfort in the office of the Workmen's Compensation Bureau, was at home for several days this week and announced to her friends that she was a candidate for County Court Clerk. It has been rumored for some time that Miss May would seek this office, but there was no official statement from her. Miss Stella has served as chief deputy under several administrations and has a long record of efficiency. She is known to almost every man and woman in the county. Always polite and accommodating she has made friends and kept them. It is understood that Miss May will make her formal announcement within a few days and she will return to Pulaski and make a vigorous campaign. She will be opposed for the nomination by C.M. Langdon the present Clerk, for whom she has served as deputy. Mr. Langdon is also very popular and has made a splendid clerk. This will be the first time a woman has ever run for office in Pulaski and the race will be watched with interest. Bold Attempt To Rob Train at Oneida, Tenn., On Last Thursday Morning. On Thursday morning, December 2, at about 1:30, train No. 6 (old No. 10) was the victim of an attempted hold up at Oneida. As the fast passenger train came through the yards there the robbers threw the cross over switch and run the train on to the passing track. However, their efforts to enter the mail and express car were frustrated by the prompt action of several crews of freight trains switching in the yards. They did secure both the outgoing and incoming mail sacks and made a clean get away. No doubt the robbers were the same as entered the depot at Oneida on Monday night and made away with the mail. As this is government matter the postal service will lose no time in apprehending the culprits. In Lexington. Rev. W.G. Montgomery, pastor of the First Christian Church, was in Lexington Tuesday to attend a meeting of preachers of the Christian Church who desire an investigation made relative to the College of Bible, Lexington, Ky. The question of an investigation needed at the College of Bible has been agitated by certain members of the church and certain ministers for some time but the whole thing seems to be unwarranted. The college is doing a great work and has a great man at its head. Kinne May Run. The political writer of the Louisville Times Sunday said: The death of Dr. H. Pogue, State Senator in the Fifteenth District, McCreary, Pulaski and Whitley Counties, will necessitate another election to fill out the four year term. McCreary County will furnish the candidate, and W.A. Kinne a Stearns coal operator, who was defeated by Doctor Hogue for the Republican nomination by a narrow margin, is being mentioned for the succession. The district is overwhelmingly Republican and one in which the Democrats never offer a candidate. Must Be Scarce. It would seem with coal fields all around us that Somerset coal dealers would never be out of coal. But such is not the case. For nearly a week some of the coal yards didn't have a load and lots of people had to burn logs or anything they could get. Bethurum Announces. In this issue of the Journal Judge B.J. Bethurum announces for re-election of the office of Circuit Judge. It has been known for some time that Judge Bethurum would seek re-election for his friends have been urging him for several months to announce. In making his announcement Judge Bethurum says that he has been repeatedly urged by large delegations to seek the office again and that in announcing he is following the wishes of a majority of the voters of the district. Judge Bethurum's candidacy of course will meet with opposition but his friends claim that the will be returned a winner by a large vote. He is making the race on his record of service for the past two terms. The Judge is very popular and has a large following. He will begin an active campaign at once. Big Wreck At South Fork Wrecks Several Cars and Delays Trains For Hours. As a result of a broken flange on a box car on freight train No. 78, of the Southern Railway, five cars loaded with merchandise were completely demolished at South Fork in Lincoln County, last Saturday night. The merchandise was only slightly damaged however, and the loss will not be great. The accident happened about 1 o'clock in the morning just after No. 13 had passed. None of the other trains got by until about noon the next day. Elmer Crain was engineer of the wrecked train. Aid Asked In Near East Drive. F.W. Harrop Is Chairman Of Pulaski County. Rev. F.W. Harrop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, has been chosen chairman of the Near East campaign in Pulaski County. He asks the assistance and cooperation of all the citizens in this work. It is announced that $36.50 was collected at the union Thanksgiving service and has been forwarded to the headquarters. The following telegram has been received by Rev. Harrop: Following cablegram just received from Bayard Dodge, son of our national treasurer, who is devoting his life to the suffering creatures of the Near East when he might be enjoying all the pleasure of his palatial home in New York. "Armenian refuges pouring into Aleppo from Turkish frontier. Severe weather commencing. Women and children homeless. Emergency work imperative. Present appropriation must continue throughout winter." Road from Central Armenia to the Black Sea jammed with Armenian women and children fleeing before Turkish army. Unfed, shoeless, half naked refuges crowding into Tiflis for possible safety. This unforeseen wholesale emergency amounting to national tragedy greatly increases amount of destitution placing heavy burden upon our committee calling for great increase unless we are willing to see tens of thousands of our former allies die in exile for lack of food and clothing which we can send if funds are provided. Redoubling efforts to secure adequate funds imperative if disastrous loss of life is to be avoided. All ministers are requested to inform their congregations of the existing conditions and to urge their generosity in this great crisis which is threatening our fellow Christians on the other side of the world. Dr. E.L. Powell, State Chairman, John H. Leathers, State Treas. President Wilson Granted Noble Peace Prize - He Is The Third American To Be So Honored. Copenhagen, Dec. 7 - It is announced that the Nobel Peace Prize will be conferred upon President Woodrow Wilson on December 10. The prize carries with it besides the distinguished honor, a grant of about forty thousand dollars. The late Theodore Roosevelt and former Senator Elihu Root are the only other Americans who have received this honor and distinction. Will Attend School at Georgetown. The Georgetown News said in a recent issue: J.B. Silvers, Somerset High School, who was unanimously chosen all-state high school guard by Kentucky coaches and sports writers, was here for two or three days last week and declared his intention of entering Georgetown College next year. Another Somerset football man is also expected here next fall. W.J. Barnes Writes To Let His Friends Know of Unfortunate Shooting Affair. Middlesboro, Ky., Dec. 3, 1920. Somerset Journal, Somerset, Ky., Dear Sir: I get so many letters and telegrams from friends in Pulaski County that I thought I would ask you to put a short statement in the paper for me concerning my recent misfortune. I am principal of Middlesboro High School with an enrollment of one hundred and thirty pupils. About five weeks ago in enforcing a rule against talking I had some girls upon the carpet. It seems about a week after this a young man who belonged to a tough element and whom I had never seen, accosted me on the principle street one evening about dark and beat me over the head with his pistol and shot me through the lungs just above the heart, and since that time I have been struggling between life and death with chances at present in my favor of getting well. The good people of this town are standing by me loyally. They had a mass meeting at which they collected $2,000 to prosecute the assassin and pay all my hospital and operating expenses. My left hand had to be amputated at the wrist, but I am willing to give it freely for the great common school cause for which I have given the best part of my life of twenty-seven years service. Thanking you and my many friends in Pulaski County who have been so vitally interested in my welfare. I remain as ever, your friend, W.J. Barnes. Dogs In Bell Pay More Tax Than Coal. Remarkable Condition In Big Fuel Producing County Is Told By Bob Crowe. (Courier-Journal). Dogs of Bell County, the home of Joseph F. Bosworth, coal operator and Speaker of the House of Representatives, are yielding more in taxes to the state than are the many rich coal mines and their equipment in the county. This statement was made recently by Robert T. Crowe, Lagrange, former Speaker of the House, and author of a producing coal tax bill which was passed in the House of Representatives during the 1917 special session of the legislature and which was defeated in the Senate. Mr. Crowe is an advocate of a tonnage tax on coal. He also is a champion of good roads movement, and advocates a special session of the legislature this winter in the interest of good roads, he said, provided the legislators can be committed in advance to a tonnage tax on coal. Referring to recent interviews from Mr. Bosworth in which he said he was making a profit of $2 a ton on coal taken from his mines, Mr. Crowe said that while his tonnage tax bill was in the legislature representatives of the coal mining interests appeared before the committee considering it and they would be satisfied with a profit of 10 cents a ton on coal. In view of the fact that the coal operators are now making twenty times that profit, they could well afford to pay a production tax of 10 cents a ton at the present time, Mr. Crowe said. Because coal prices are abnormal just now and are bound to recede, cutting profits, Mr. Crowe would not have the legislature provide for a fixed tonnage tax on coal. Instead, he said, he would favor a law empowering the State Tax Commission to fix the amount of tax to fit conditions, the minimum to be 2 cents and the maximum 10 cents. Were a production tax imposed on coal, the yield annually would be sufficient to pay the interest on $50,000,000 bonds for roads, in the opinion of Mr. Crowe and create a sinking fund for retirement of the bonds eventually. Likes The Journal. November 30, 1920. The Somerset Journal, Somerset, Ky., I am an old Pulaski girl. My mother, Mrs. Ben Ham, who is now living in Somerset, 110 N. Central Ave., subscribed for the Journal for me one year ago. Words cannot express how much I have enjoyed it. Each week I look forward to the coming of my Journal. Now the time has expired I feel that I could not do without it. I get so much news from home and you will find enclosed $2 for another year's subscription. My mind often wanders back to old Somerset as most of my loved ones live there. I now live in Nashville, Tenn., 707 S. 12th St. Mrs. Louis Ramsey. Handy With The Gun. Kentucky Adjutant General's Wife Finds Chicken Killing Easy. Frankfort, Ky. - Mrs. Jack Morris, wife of Kentucky's adjutant general, is so handy with a gun that when she wants a chicken killed, she merely steps to the back door, takes aim with her .22 rifle, and the chicken falls with a bullet in its head. She uses a gun brought from Belgium by the adjutant general and presented to his little son. New Bible Class. A Young Men's Bible class has been organized at the Presbyterian Sunday School with E.P. Buchanan, President; R.G. Williams, Jr., Secretary; and B.L. Waddle, Secretary and Treasurer. Superintendent of City Schools R.E. Hill is the teacher. Called Off. On account of the rainy bad weather Saturday afternoon, the I.R. Longsworth auction sale was called off. Said property will be sold at a later date. Date not yet determined. Property can be bought now private, by Roby L. Johnson, Somerset, Ky. Lest You Forget. When you fix your Christmas box to send to friends and relatives, don't forget the soldier boys at the Cumberland Sanitarium. These young men will be lonesome and it is the duty of our people to bring them cheer during the holiday season. Make them a visit and take a gift along with you. They will appreciate it and you will feel better for having done it. Come To Bazaar Friday, December 10th, from 4 to 10 O'clock. Supper Served. Mrs. Joplin predicts great success for the musical, such talented little people and such lovely girls and voices, and a most artistic stage done by Mrs. James and Miss Saunders. Mrs. Reddish has two gifted pianists whom all will enjoy. Mr. Calvert has an exhibition of violinists, making their first public appearance. A charming young voice will sing, Mrs. Joplin at the piano, and Miss Stout with violin accompanying her. Those who attend the bazaar will miss a treat if they do not hear these talented musicians. Mrs. Jones has trained some of the most graceful steps for operetta numbers. A splendid soldier will carry the colors; there will be little boy clown bears, and Japanese baby dollies and fourteen older Japanese girls of exceptional beauty to grace our Japanese Tea Garden. The athletic numbers done by boys and girls will be attractive. For the first time in four years flour has gone below $10 a barrel. Marriage Licenses. The following marriage licenses have been issued from the County Clerk's office during the past week: Jesse G. Kirby, 50, to Lula Warren, 25; Otto Killis Hall, 23, to Bertha Lee Belvins, 16; Escal Bates, 25, to Ada Simpson, 32; Lawrence Hall, 23, to Macle Randalls, 18; Ernice P. Robinson, 24, to Evelyne Massey, 23; John T. Hargis, 54, to Nannie Ellen Surber, 40. There were 42 marriage licenses issued from the Pulaski County Clerk's office during the month of November. Personal Mention. Friends are grieved to learn of the serious illness of Miss Ella Logan at her home on Columbia St. Mr. and Mrs. Darius Young of Paris, Ky., arrived Tuesday for a visit with relatives. Miss Lillian Woodall is at home for the holidays from Dayton, Ohio. Col. C.I. Ross is still confined to his home with the flu. Mrs. John Slessinger returned home Wednesday from Cincinnati where she has been in a hospital for the past month receiving treatment for eye trouble. Mr. and Mrs. George Reiger, of Louisville, have returned to their home after a visit with their daughter Mrs. T.E. Horrell. Mr. Larie Mack of Danville was in the city this week on business. Miss Lucile Harberson of Danville is visiting Miss Stella Bryant. Mrs. Floyd B. Gaines of Washington, D.C., arrived this week for a months visit with her mother. Mrs. J.A. Butler has returned to home at McKinney after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J.L. Dayton, at Somerset. She brought little Helen Dayton home with her to be their guest until after the Christmas holidays - Stanford Interior Journal. Mrs. A.S. Latimer and family occupy the H.C. Catron house. Mr. Latimer is the new L&N agent here vice Mr. Chas. Harberson and Mr. W.M. Bancom. The former is at Hendersonville, N.C., and the latter is in Lexington, agent for the Q&C - Junction City Cor. To Stanford Interior Journal. Mrs. Henry Cundiff of Danville is at the home of her parents here, quite ill. Mr. Cundiff came down the first of the week to be with her. Mrs. J.B. Craig and daughter, Mrs. George Higgins are spending several days in Cincinnati. Misses Pearl and Allie Fowler spent last weekend in Cincinnati. Misses Mary and Agnes Welch returned Sunday from a visit to Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kimble, of Hodgensville, Ky., arrived in Somerset this week to make this place their home. Mr. Kimble has accepted a position with the First National Bank. He has had considerable banking experience and will be a valuable addition to the excellent force at this institution. Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Smith have returned form a delightful sojourn at Havana, Cuba. They bring the news that the place is running over with tourist and that prices are very high. Lieut. and Mrs. Chas. Smith of Fort Benson, Ga., arrived Wednesday to attend the funeral of his father Mr. George Smith. Mr. and Mrs. E.K. Aldridge and children, Ralph and Margaret, of Kansas City, Mo., are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hamm. Mr. Lawrence Hall and Miss Macie Randall, both popular young people of the city, were married last Saturday afternoon at the Christian Church parsonage by Rev. Montgomery. Mr. Hall is an employee at the Southern Railway Shops. Mrs. Hall is the daughter of Mrs. J.P. Randall. Mr. I. Harkins has returned to Hendersonville, N.C., after several weeks business trip to Somerset. Mr. Al Wallace will leave today for Lexington for a business trip. "Red" Roberts was down from Danville with home folks Wednesday. Mrs. Solander Taylor spent last weekend in Louisville. Misses Cecil and Ella Gooch are at home from Washington, D.C., for the holidays. Mr. J.M. Richardson left last Saturday for Bear Lake Club, La., where he will spend ten days hunting. He was joined by a large crowd from Shreveport and other places. Eugene Gover is at home for a visit from Akron, O., where he has a position. Frank Orwin, one of the Cumberland Grocery's valuable employees at Burnside, was in town last Saturday en route to Georgetown. Dave Phelps was up from Silerville, Sunday, for the day. Mrs. V.G. Trimble of Decatur, Ill., is visiting relatives here. Mrs. A. Goldenberg and son Jack, arrived from Cincinnati Sunday. Miss Mary O'Connell of Lexington has been the guest of Miss Bessie Healey. Mrs. John P. Hill arrived yesterday from Paintsville, Ky., to spend the holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Morrow spent several days in Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Swaim left this week for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Dooley in Covington, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Powell in Cincinnati. George Bertram is at home from an extended stay in Ashville, N.C., where he has been for his health. He will return to Monticello where he is engaged in the insurance business. Rev. W.E. Hunter spent several days in Louisville this week. News has been received here of the arrival of a girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Watson Batts, Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. J.A. Shenneman, mother of Mrs. Batts, left Tuesday to see her granddaughter. Miss Bee Devine spent several days in Danville this week. Miss Lillian McCammon resigned her position in Superintendent Clement's office and left today for her home in Knoxville. She has been succeeded by Miss Bernice Addington. Burnside. Mrs. J.W. Elliott and son returned home last week from Celina, Tenn. Her sister Miss Laura Plumlee returned with her for a visit … H.Z. Rakestraw of Glen Mary, Tenn., was in town Thursday on business ... J.N. Dillon of Stearns was home over Sunday … Mrs. W.R. Hewlett was in Somerset shopping Saturday .. One of the best plays in the way of home talent was given here last Thursday evening called the "Womanless Wedding." All characters were men, and they displayed splendid talent. Much fun and laughter was enjoyed. The splendid amount made will be used by the Parent Teachers Association for improving the school building ... Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Flynn have a new baby girl … J.H. Vanhook and Dr. T.L. Gamblin were in Lexington Friday to take Mr. Vanhook's daughter Miss Ollie to the Central States hospital for further treatment … Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Curll are home again after an extended visit with relatives in Philadelphia and Brookville, Pa. … B.L. Ramsey of Monticello was in town Monday … Mr. Maucellit of Bauer was in town on business Monday … Mrs. T.R. Shadoan and Miss Laura Triplett were shopping in Somerset Monday … Dee A. Nunn of Akron, O., was the guest of Mrs. Geo. W. Nunn and family this week. He was en route to Florida for the winter … Quite a crowd of young folks attended the basketball game in Monticello Saturday night between State Univ. and Monticello … Dr. B.B. Lowdenback was called to his home town at Owentown on account of the death of his grandfather … L.J. Parrigin of Paintsville, Ky., was in town Monday on business … The Ladies of the Presbyterian Church are having a bazaar today and Saturday. Call and do your Christmas shopping next door to Sloan & Cheeley ... Lucian Hewlett of Huntsville, Ala., was a visitor with his brother, W.R. Hewlett and family this week … Mrs. G.B. Lindsey of Cincinnati is with her husband for a visit at the Seven Gables Hotel … Mrs. J.F. Lanier has returned to Saylerville, Ky., after an extended visit with her mother Mrs. John Fitzgerald … Sam Richardson of Somerset was in town on business Tuesday … The Young Peoples Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. Howard Selvidge Tuesday evening … The Parent Teachers Association had a good meeting Monday evening at the school building. Plans were discussed as to improving the school rooms … Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Davidson entertained to a dinner party Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Curll and Rev. and Mrs. W.T. Overstreet … The Women's Reading Circle was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mesdames A.C. French and N.I. Taylor at the home of Mrs. Taylor. The usual attractive program was given before a large attendance. The hostesses served very dainty refreshments … J.H. Parrigin, attorney, was in Somerset Monday attending quarterly court. Oil Center. Farmers of this place are very busy gathering corn … Mr. Noah has moved to the property of Mr. A.J. Spaw … Mr. Will Ware has moved to the property of S.P. Simpson … Some of the girls of this place attended church at White Oak Sunday … Mr. Luther Flynn made his regular call at J.Y. Simpson's Sunday … Mr. Arnold Lane visited O.M. Cooper's Sunday … Chester Ellis and family of Fishing Creek visited his mother Mrs. Nannie Ellis, Saturday and Sunday … Mrs. Nannie Ellis is able to be out again after an illness of 17 weeks of typhoid fever … Elmer and Harlin Lane visited their sister Miss Della Beasley of Nancy Sunday. Mt. Zion. Farmers are about through gathering corn .. Miss Nora Baugh is some better at present … Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Densmore and family visited Robert Vaught's Saturday evening … Miss Myrtle Vaught visited Eloma Spears Saturday and Sunday … Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Sipples visited Mr. J.M. Densmore Sunday evening … Mr. Alfred and Myra Lanham were visiting in this neighborhood last week. McKinney. Several from here attended church at the Nazarene Church at Science Hill Sunday night … Carl Vaught and wife, who have been in Montana, were called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Chaney … Mrs. C.A. Bishop is still on the sick list … Mrs. Stella Crawford visited home folks Saturday … Mance Swearingen and wife and John Watson and family visited at C.A. Bishop's Sunday … Ivan Vaught happened to a little accident Thursday by shooting his foot … Berlin Thurman and wife and Lizzie Vaught and daughters Ella and Florence visited W.M. Langdon's Sunday … Evelyn the little daughter of Carl Vaught has been sick for the past few days … Uncle Andy Langdon visited at W.H. Vaught's Monday. Pulaski. Miss Lillian Smith of Ansel spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith .. Mrs. Dennis Cassada gave her husband a surprise party Saturday night. Quite a number of people were present … Miss Ruth Rhoten of Somerset is the attractive guest of Mrs. D. Cassada .. Mr. O. Pike and family of Waynesburg who purchased a new Studebaker car spent the weekend here … Quite a number from here attended church at Science Hill Sunday night .. Miss Lou Vanover who was returning home from a party Saturday night, stepped on a No. 8 nail, causing a very severe wound … Mrs. Fannie Loveless is able to be out again after a severe attack of cold … Little Miss Iva Morefield was called to the bedside of her father Mr. Sef. Morefield, who is very ill … Mrs. Minnie Quinton who has been very ill, is improving … Miss Minnie Detherage, teacher of primary classes, is boarding with Mrs. Wm. Surber .. Mr. J.L. Wilder and family are moving to Somerset. We regret very much to see them go. Grade. Mrs. Millie Hines of Bloomington, Ill., is visiting her father J.C. Mounce and other relatives here … Irdel Wright was in the vicinity the first visiting S.G. Ping and family, last Sunday … Mrs. G. Ping and children went to Ringgold to visit her father P.F. Baker the latter part of last week … John Hargis has returned to his home in Boyle County after a short visit with relatives here … Alvin Tomlinson and family of Ruth visited her father Green R. Dykes Saturday and Sunday …. Mrs. Mary J. Mounce visited Mathew Baker and family last Sunday … Ernest Baker is at home after a two weeks stay with her brother Chas. Baker at Colo. Possum Trot. Rev. Reese delivered an interesting sermon here Sunday … Mrs. Will Fisher is getting along very slowly … Mrs. Hammons arrived Saturday to nurse Mrs. Will Fisher … Coral Humble and wife spent Sunday at Dave Johnson's … John Hines came home from Indiana Sunday … Mr. and Mrs. V. Hodge and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keith visited their mother Mrs. Taylor, Sunday … Henry Johnson visited his brother here Sunday … Miss Colutha Burton entertained a few of her friends Friday evening with a singing … Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Stone visited her folks near Crab Orchard over the weekend .. Henry Hines bought from Wm. Ashley one acre of land where he will build soon … Little Fred Fisher is very sick … C.P. Hargis visited the Sunday School at Pleasant Hill and made a nice talk … Mrs. J.T. Scales is no better at this writing .. Mr. Catron of Oak Hill was at his new home here yesterday and will move here soon … John Stone spent Saturday night with his sister Mrs. Fitzpatrick. Pleasant Hill. Mrs. Lucy Mills of Drum visited her mother Mrs. J.T. Scales here last week. Mrs. Scales has been quite ill for several weeks with rheumatism .. John Hines and True Scales returned home Sunday from Indiana where they have been working .. Miss Bettie Girdler of Chattanooga spent a few days last week with relatives here …. Rosco Holder and family returned home from Cincinnati a few days ago … Mrs. Mary Hall of Science Hill spent Thursday night with her sister, Mrs. Lucy Girdler who is very sick …. Rev. W. Reese was present Saturday evening and Sunday to fill his appointment … Misses Ruth and Stella Girdler were guests of the Humble girls Thursday night … Henry Hines bought a small tract of land from Mrs. M.F. Ashley for $100 … Miss Jessie Hines spent last week with her aunt Mrs. Wm. Girdler … Ernest Holder bought a horse from C.H. Mercer of Science Hill for $150. Ingle. Gathering corn, stripping tobacco and getting wood are the main occupations in this part … Mrs. Elizabeth, who has been sick for some time, is about the same, very poorly … Mrs. Floy Kissee, who has been sick, is also about the same … Mr. Dick Kissee who has paralysis is no better … Mr. and Mrs. John F. Pitman are very poorly … Mrs. Bannie McGound, Miss Nannie Roy and Miss Fannie Roy were the guest of Mrs. Laura B. Kissee Sunday evening … Miss Sadie Jasper and Miss Elsie Hines of Mintonville, Ky., visited at the home of Mr. Henry Dick the fore part of the week … Mr. Arch Davenport traded for a half acre of tobacco from Mr. John Eads Monday; in their trade Mr. Eads got a fine Plymouth Rock rooster … Mr. Sid Beasely had a house covering Wednesday in order to get his new house covered … Mr. Tom Passmore of Russell County was in this vicinity the first part of the week on business … Mr. Henry Gilpin is still buying hogs. If anyone has any to sell, call on him … Oliver Dick, who has been visited at Mr. Henry Dick's has returned to his home in Cincinnati. Catherine. Charles Hammon is better at this time … There was a spelling at Pine Top school and a fine time .. The mumps is no better around here at this writing .. Silas Roy and wife visited J. Dause and family Friday night … E. Weddle and Mattie Weddle visited his mother S.M. Weddle near Ingle Saturday and Sunday … Andy Rogers visited T.L. Pitman Sunday. Beech Grove. Rev. P.C. Newell preached at Bethlehem Sunday … Edd Stone visited his brother Chas. Stone Sunday .. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Godby visited at Lewis Roysdon's Sunday .. Mr. Ross Phelps, wife and baby and Miss Winnie Abbott visited at Layton Irwin's Sunday afternoon … Chas. Taylor of Mintonville was the guest of his mother Mrs. Ellen Taylor on Sunday … Mrs. Lula Willard and baby are spending a few days with her father Rev. P.C. Newell … Howard Wesley and Miss Zelma Price were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Phelps Sunday evening … Xray Wesley spent Sunday with home folks … Prince Phelps and Chas. Wallace who have been working in Indiana have returned home … Mrs. Will Wallace visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Wesley, Monday … Mrs. Mary Godby is better at this writing … Christmas is almost here and it is time to make preparations for a visit from Santa Claus. Oak Hill. Gathering corn is the order of the day here … Mrs. George Phillips is on the sick list … Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Wilson visited Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips Sunday afternoon … Miss Linnie Burton has returned to her work at Cincinnati .. Mrs. Lula Frisbie spent one afternoon last week with Mrs. Lucy Lorton … Quite a number of young folks were present at the birthday dinner given at Mr. Russell Nicholas' Sunday. All reported a good time … Maude and Evelyn Frisbie visited Mrs. D.S. Claunch Sunday afternoon .. Ova Frisbie spent the day Sunday with Glenna Mayfield. Elrod. Mr. Chas. Denney moved Thursday to his property at Elrod … Mrs. Martha Farmer is visiting at J.M. Carter's … Mrs. Julia Gillispie and baby of Indiana are visiting her father Mr. William Poynter … Mrs. Ida Bullock is visiting at J.L. Bumgardner's … Olph Randolph has moved on J.M. Carter's place …. Mr. Joe Davidson visited at W.H. Bumgardner's Saturday night … Misses Alma and Gertrude Bailey were the Sunday guests of Miss Sallie Mae Bumgardner … Mr. J.M. Carter and son Oscar visited his father Mr. Rush Carter Sunday .. Logan DeBord and family spent Sunday at W.H. Bumgardner's … Mr. Roy Eads and family moved to Somerset Thursday … Mr. Henry Poynter spent Thursday night with his parents at Crab Orchard … Mr. Jessie has drilled a well for Oscar Surber. They report plenty of water … Robert Todd, who has appendicitis, is better … Messrs W.H. and George Bumgardner spent last Saturday night at J.H. Davidson's of Dabney … Well Driller Jesse drilled a 40 ft. well for Joe. Oscar Sowder and struck 38 ft. of water …. Mrs. W.H. Bumgardner and two daughters and Mrs. Sallie Hart and children spent last Sunday with Mrs. George Bumgardner … Mr. Jerry Watson and family have gone to Kansas to make their future home … Messrs J.L. Bumgardner and George Bumgardner moved Roy Ead's family to Somerset Thursday …. Tom Harper sold his personal property at public sale November 30. He and family will locate in Illinois … Miss Sarah Eads spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Mae Bailey .. James Vanhook's new house is about completed … Mr. Fred Vanhook of Bent will move to W.B. Vanhook's place … Mrs. Sallie Hart and children spent Wednesday at J.L. Bumgardner's .. Most all of the farmers here have been busy gathering corn … Mrs. Ida Bullock who has been quite ill is improving .. Mrs. J.M. Carter and daughter Mrs. Henry Poynter spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. W.H. Bumgardner… J.L. Bumgardner has employed Wm. Randolph to saw his winter wood with his engine and saw rig … Sunday visitors at W.H. Bumgardner's were Misses Gertrude and Alma Bailey of Hazel Dell, Mr. Logan DeBord's of Plato, and Joe Davidson of Sweeney's Chapel. Science Hill. Mrs. A.J. Wilson of Wilson Chapel is visiting here and attending church … Mrs. M.A. Dodson and daughter Lucille, are visiting relatives in Wayne County … Mr. Sam Roy is some better at this writing .. Brother and Sister Waters of Mt. Hope are attending the revival here … Mrs. Cora Parks and baby visited Mrs. Frances Hines last week … J.C. Adams has sold his store and restaurant to Harrison Leigh … B.C. Dause and children moved to their farm near Hogue last Thursday …. Rev. E.N. Waters of Mt. Hope has been doing carpenter work for Mrs. M.F. Fletcher … Mack Baugh sings at the Methodist Church every Saturday night .. Rev. Crowe preached at the Christian Church Sunday and Sunday evening .. The revival at the Nazarene church continues over Sunday Dec. 12. Great good is being accomplished. Brother Lienard is bringing some great sermons. Come and hear him. Faubush. Farmers of this vicinity are about through gathering corn … Mr. "Bill" Burkett who has been quite ill, is slowly improving … Little Grace, daughter of Harrison Flynn, is quite ill … There is a great deal of complaint of colds in he neighborhood just now … Mr. Welba Cain is suffering with a sore hand caused by an accident when putting wood in a stove. Also, his brother, Achillis, is suffering with some small abscesses on his wrist .. Mr. J.M. Garner has moved to his new home which he purchased from Welba Cain and which has been occupied the past year by George Emerson … Mr. Ottis Weddle has moved to this father's farm which was bought from Eventis Wilson … Carl McDaniel of Fishing Creek is moving on the farm of Elisha Thomas on Wolf Creek … Mrs. Jonah Bolin and Mrs. Welba Cain visited at Mrs. George Burkett's Thursday afternoon …. Mr. L.B. Weddle visited his daughter Retta Cundiff last Tuesday … Mr. E.R. Wooldridge of Ona visited his sister Mrs. Dr. Hughes last Monday night; also his niece, Mrs. B.D. Weddle, Tuesday and Wednesday night … B.D. Weddle and E.R. Wooldridge made a business trip to Somerset on Wednesday … A series of meetings are being conducted at the Mt. Pisgah Church at Faubush by Rev. Breedings. Shafter. Ewell Taylor has returned from Indiana, where he recently went to husk corn … Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee are the proud parents of a fine girl, Minnie Lucille … Coleman Jones happened to a very unfortunate accident Thursday afternoon when the car which he was driving plunged over an embankment, pinning him beneath the car. His injuries are very painful but not serious … Mr. and Mrs. Meatle Baker and children, of Pole Bridge, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mills … John Andy Girdler sold a tract of land to Aaron Abbott of Nancy … Ernest Jones is at home again after a few weeks absence in Indiana husking corn … Mrs. Coleman Jones and baby visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fount Bolin of Pisgah a few days last week … Dan Smith purchased some hogs from Mrs. Lola White Saturday … Mrs. Claude Jasper is the proud recipient of a nice bushel of apples, presented by Mrs. John Simp son. Dykes. The people of this community are very busy gathering corn … Rev. Green Rogers and J.R. Sears are holding a revival meeting at Friendship Church. Large crowds are attending … Miss Bertha Bolton was the guest of Miss Stella Helton Saturday … Miss Martha and Elva Sears visited Bertha Bolton Saturday … Miss Sarah Warren has gone to Wingsburg to stay for awhile … Miss Pauline Edwards and Alma Bolton have a real nice time going to school … Miss Elizabeth Farmer was the guest of Miss Della Sears Sunday … A large crowd attended the pie supper at Goodwater Saturday night. The pies sold well .. Miss Emma Baker of Grade was the guest of Miss Pearl Baker Sunday night … Mr. Chas. Bolton and wife visited Mrs. Bill Farmer of Poplarville .. The Low Gap school is progressing nicely, Ina Bolton teacher. Mark. Farmers of this vicinity are not yet through gathering corn … Rev. Wesley delivered an excellent sermon at Fellowship Sunday … Mrs. Milford Sears who has been on the sick list, is improving … Mrs. Eli Farmer is at Dr. Medekel's Sanitarium taking treatment for appendicitis … Aunt Martha Ramey of Acorn is visiting relatives here … Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hansford and baby spent Sunday at J.R. Whitson's … Mr. and Mrs. Lester Criss came down from Dayton, O., Sunday to spend a few weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Whitson … Mrs. J.J. Bates of the Grundy vicinity is seriously ill … B.F. Linville and family have returned from Frankfort … W.F. Linville made a trip to Conrard this first of the week … Escol Bates and Miss Addie Simpson were married Dec. 3 … Mrs. Ona Hargis has been entertaining her sister-in-law, Mrs. Belden Sears, and children, of Detroit, Mich., the past week … Jas. Bingham has moved to the farm recently purchased from Carter Farley … C. Bingham has moved into the property vacated by Jas. Bingham … Beelah Bingham has vacated Wm. Hargis' property and moved to Dave Bingham's … Carter Farley and family have moved back to Bell County … Mrs. Sam Farmer and children spent the latter part of the week with relatives near Acorn … Mr. and Mrs. L. Hargis spent Sunday at Ona Hargis' … The many friends of Wake Cash of Acorn regret to learn of his serious illness … Ottis and Alonzo Sears of Indianapolis visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. John Sears of Short Creek a few days of last week … Carl Randall and Clate Hunt came down from Lockland, Ohio, for a few days. Clear Fork. The new oil well that was being drilled in Singleton has been completed. As Mr. Towble has drilled something near 400 feet the indications for oil was good as he has drilled through oil sand, but no oil, and soon will begin a new well and we wish him better luck next time, as we feel sure that we have oil in this vicinity … Oscar Prince has bought from M.N. Ingram a good work horse … Mr. and Mrs. Coral Gooch visited Green McMullin's Sunday … Saturday, Dec. 4, was Mr. Austin Kidd's sale. Everything sold very cheap. They will leave here soon for Monroe, Mich. .. Mr. Hogue is very ill at this writing … Raymond Harshbarger is very ill with mumps and has had a backset of pneumonia. Floyd. The sick folks at this place are all improving at present … Ira Trivett returned home on Saturday from Miamisburg, O., accompanied by his friend, Bryan Lewis … Misses Mary and Louisa Higgins have gone to Columbus, Miss., to spend the winter with their brothers … Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Surber will move to the McCracken farm near this place within a short time .. Chas. Griffin has moved to the Higgins farm and is keeping batch .. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hines have gone to Cincinnati, O. .. Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Harmon of Science Hill spent the day Friday with their daughter Mrs. Wm. Jenkins at this place … Mrs. Effie Benton was called from her school here Wednesday to Somerset on account of the illness of her mother … Mrs. R.J. Johnson of Somerset came up Friday to spend a few days with her mother, Mrs. Belle Trivett … Mrs. Pearl McCracken and children spent the day Sunday with her grandmother Mrs. Janet Stout … M.N. Griffin and family spent Sunday afternoon with Jas. E. Todd and family … M.N. Griffin's new barn is nearly completed … Miss O. Blevins is staying with Mrs. R.M. Trivett at this place … Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Surber and son Charles spent the day Saturday at M.N. Griffin's. Irvins Store. Mr. Silas Norman and Miss Olva Popplewell were married December 5th … T.B. Wade made a business trip to Somerset last week .. Elmer Johnson's baby died and was buried December 5th … Otha Gaskin has gone to Louisville to visit his brother-in-law, Iva Harris, who is attending school there … Frank Mercer's wife is seriously ill … Londo Meece and wife of Parks Ridge visited Dr. Hammonds and family Saturday night … Festus Wade, wife and children motored to Ono Sunday to visit relatives there … Mrs. Tom Upton of Parks Ridge is quite ill at this writing … Marcellus Wilson is building a new barn … Babe Harris son of J.W. Harris, who has been ill for the past year, is coming home. Mr. Harris has gone to Somerset to meet him .. Mrs. Lewis Swanson and little twin babies all three died Monday, December 6th. The babies were born Sunday, December 5 … Uncle Bill Mitchell and family have moved to their place near Coffey's Chapel. Eubank. Rev. Reed attended his regular appointment at the Baptist Church … Everyone keep their eyes open for the first number of the lyceum course which will be held at Eubank. The date will be in this paper soon. Everyone attend. I am sure you will be benefited … Mrs. Laura Gooch of Somerset is with her brother, Jim Bryant of this place … Miss Maud Asher and Mrs. Adams went from here to Lancaster, Ky., where they will visit Mr. Hanley Steamburgin and will return to their home in Louisville, Ky. … Mrs. Will Estes delightfully entertained the following with a house party Wednesday evening: Miss Maud Asher, Prof. C.H. Taylor, Mrs. B.L. Adams, Dr. Lester, Mr. Herman Wesley, Mrs. Maud McClure, Misses Fay and Berdena Gooch, Edd Gooch, Laurel Carter and Dewey Horton … The Eubank High School has received their 21 volumes of The New International Encyclopedia, and some new library books and other necessary things for the school …. The People's Society will meet on December 10th and will have a most interesting program for those who attend. Everyone come … Miss Alene Godby is with home folks in Pulaski this week … Mrs. I.E. Payne entertained Miss Maud Asher and Mrs. B.L. Adams at a 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday evening, and several others came in after dinner and spent the evening very enjoyably. … Chas. Wardrip is with his father in Riley, Ky. …. Mr. Barkleg has moved into the "Uncle" John Wheeldon home and we are glad to have them in our little town. Soules Chapel. Rev. Wells filled his regular appointment here Sunday … The death angel visited the home of Mr. McCoy and claimed as its victim their little baby late Saturday evening. Burial Monday at Soules Chapel. They have the community's sympathy … Miss Mag Eldridge and Harry Yahnig visited Katherine King Sunday afternoon … Mr. Hade Hines had a horse to die Saturday night … Mr. and Mrs. Bracher Gragg and Mr. and Mrs. Chauncy Sears spent the day with Mrs. Arthur Gragg Sunday … Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dutton and family, Mrs. Bill Cundiff and Mr. and Ms. Marion Dutton spent Sunday evening with C.T. Cundiff … Mr. and Mrs. I.P. Harmon called on Mr. M.B. Meece Sunday afternoon … Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. R.P. James attended church at Somerset Sunday evening … Mrs. Andrew Colyer is visiting her brother-in-law Mr. John Colyer of Illinois … Mr. Esco Bates and Miss Addie Simpson were married last Friday. We wish them prosperity through life's journey. Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Godby of Somerset were the guests of her parents here Sunday … G.W. Meece has been in Lexington for the past two weeks, having his eyes treated … Mrs. Hays Meece entertained the young folks Sunday night with music in honor of Miss Elsie Placke … Lee Smiley and Rosa Mills stole a march on their friends last Wednesday and eloped to Tennessee and were married. Lee Smiley is one of Colo's promising young men and saw service in France. Mrs. Smiley is the daughter of Steve Mills of Poplarville. We wish them a pleasant voyage on the sea of matrimony … Alberta Farmer of Poplarville has been visiting at her brother's, Rob Farmer, since Thanksgiving … Anna Meece is clerking in the store for Leo Keeney … Marion Meece, Jr., purchased three acres of land from his father, A.J. Meece, and expects to build later … Lee Keeney has installed a new telephone in his dwelling … Anna and Lamont Meece were the guests of Bettie and Edd Keeney Sunday evening … Velber. Mrs. Emily Eastham visited Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dye at J.D. Compton's Friday afternoon … Mr. Elvin Wesley visited Mr. Curtis Compton Saturday night and Sunday … Miss Dorothy Eastham is visiting her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Eastham this week … Miss Martha Adams of Mt. Hope visited Miss Helen Irvine Friday night … Mr. Blaine Eastham and wife visited relatives at Mintonville Saturday night and Sunday … Jason Compton and Clifford Baugh visited at J.D. Compton's Sunday … Miss Helen Irvine was the guest of Miss Zelma Compton Saturday afternoon. Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Doss visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Rainwater Wednesday evening .. Hulbert Henderson spent Tuesday night with Clarence Rainwater … Mr. and Mrs. Everett Allen visited his sister Thursday night ..Mrs. Jim Henderson and daughter Emma visited at J. Dick's Tuesday night … Miss Maude Henderson has been visiting her brother near Ingle … Miss Audrey Rainwater visited her cousin Miss Pearl Allen, Wednesday night .. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schoolcraft visited his sister, Mrs. L.F. Luttrell Friday night .. Clarence Rainwater spent Wednesday night at Everett Allen's .. The little daughter of L.F. Luttrell has pneumonia .. Mr. and Mrs. George Emmerson visited Mrs. Emmerson's parents Thursday night … Clarence Rainwater visited his sister Mrs. Loretta Doss Saturday night .. Randow Cooper and family visited her brother George Emmerson Sunday … Pearl Emmerson visited her brother Sunday .. Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Rainwater visited at W.W. Molden's Sunday … William Wriggles visited his daughter Saturday evening … Miss Audrey Rainwater visited Miss Bertha Rainwater Sunday … Miss Pearl Allen is visiting her aunt Flora Hudson of Somerset … Mr. Carl Henley visited his uncle Saturday night … Willie Ware has moved to the property of S. Simpson. Mangum. Several from this place attended the singing at King Bee Sunday … Miss Bertha Belvins and Otto Hall surprised their many friends by getting married last Sunday, Rev. Geo. Thompson officiating … Plymp Dick and family were Sunday visitors at Frank Hall's … The infant child of Sim Hall's died Sunday. They had been on a visit to his father's J.D. Hall when the child took ill on the road home and died. The bereaved family have our deepest sympathy … Robert Gentian and family have returned home to Willow Springs after a weeks stay on business .. Rev. Baugh filled his regular appointment at Shady Grove Sunday .. Mrs. Louanna Barber has returned home after a weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Dick … John Waters will begin the erection of a dwelling in the near future … Betheney Mofield was the guest of Louis Waters Saturday. Wilson Chapel. Mrs. Chester Hall visited Mrs. A.J. Wilson Monday evening … Mrs. A.J. Wilson and little son Ellis visited friends and relatives part of last week at Science Hill … Frank Manning and Hollis Wilson have been cutting wood for Ransom Vaught … Hollis Wilson traded a heifer to Goss Warren for a cow … Mr. and Mrs. Warren Baugh visited Billy Baugh of Mt. Zion Saturday night … Mr. Virgil Lee Baugh traded a shot gun to Bruce Howell for a Jennie … Oscar and Estle Wilson visited at Lafe Smith's Sunday … Mr. Geo. Garret has been very ill … Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Wilson and little daughters Minnie and Hattie visited at A.J. Wilson's Sunday. Pisgah. Mrs. Nan Gholson spent Monday with Mrs. E.S. Heaton .. Mrs. E.S. Heaton is no better at this writing … Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gholson spent Sunday with Mrs. Nan Gholson .. Miss Frances Harvey spent the weekend with Miss Desta Powers … Mrs. George Reese and children have been visiting her mother Mrs. E.S. Heaton … Miss Maud and Evelyn Frisbie visited Miss Thelma Claunch Sunday afternoon … D.S. Claunch spent Saturday with Sam O. Cowan … Alex White, of Indiana, is visiting his brother Bill White. Hogue. Mrs. Artie Campbell and daughter Ovaline of Ansel spent Saturday and Sunday at A. Cox's … Miss Lulu Adams spent Thursday until Saturday with her aunt Mrs. Frances Adams … Mr. J.D. Hendricks sold a milk cow to Mr. Sam West of Cave Hill … Mrs. Andrew Blevins and daughter Miss Elizabeth visited her mother Mrs. Mary J. Dick last Friday … Mrs. Rhoda Turpen and little daughter of Cincinnati are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Pitman … Quite a number of the young people from here attended the singing at King Bee Sunday afternoon … Rutherford Adams spent Sunday at L.T. Jasper's of Mt. Hope … Mrs. Ester Hendricks and children spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. N.R. Randolph of Ansel … Lawrence Baugh of Cave Hill was a guest of Jay and Prince West Saturday night and Sunday …. There will be church here at Center Post next Sunday morning … Miss Malinda Adams was a Sunday and Sunday night guest of Miss Gola Dick .. Clarence Cooper of Whitley City spent the weekend at his grandfather's Mr. C.C. Cooper … Mrs. Albert Campbell of Ansel spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. A.J. Adams … Next Sunday will close the singing at King Bee .. Mrs. Lucy Jasper and daughters Effie and Gertrude were visitors at G.W. Adams Sunday .. Mr. Bryant Dause and family who moved to Science Hill several weeks ago, moved back to their farm here last week … Mr. Rutherford Adams sold his farm at Mangum for $1,100 to Harlan Vaught. Quinton. Marcus Troxtell and Delmer Nicholas were married Wednesday … Rev. Dock Nicholas was the Tuesday night guests of John Silvers … Rev. Randall of Somerset will preach at Holiness Church Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday …. Several from here are attending the protracted meetings at Tateville … The East boys entertained a number of boys and girls Monday night … Mrs. Wesley Erp of Torrent is visiting her mother Mrs. Ran Erp … Mrs. Willie Flynn is visiting Mrs. John Simpson .. Mrs. Jim Colyer of Burnside is visiting Mrs. Bruce Colyer … Misses Nina Hines and Pearl Shadoan and Vanda Lee Hines, Mrs. Amelia Hines, and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Coomer were at Mrs. R.M. East's Monday night … Mr. Everett Wallace has come home from Cincinnati … Steve Lovell has joined the army for three years … Miss Delia Garrett was at home last Saturday and Sunday. She is teaching at Flossie, Ky. … Mrs. Delia Simpson called on Mrs. Sarah Silvers Monday … Miss Emma Sullivan is back from Mintonville .. Mr. Rufus Hardwick went to Kidder Monday .. Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Silvers and children spent Sunday at Mr. Walter Thompson's.