Excerpts from Somerset Journal, 2 Jan 1920 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Submitted by Ron Holt, Email Registry ID# Date: 5 Oct 2002 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ************************************* USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for profit or any form of presentation, must obtain the written consent of the file submitter, or his legal representative and then contact the listed USGENWEB archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************* The Somerset Journal The Oldest Democratic Newspaper in the Mountains of Kentucky Feese & Williams Somerset, Ky., Friday, January 2, 1920. Editorials. Farm homes are being modernized at a rapid rate. In 1918, the number of electrical outfits sold to farmers was estimated at one hundred thousand and a complete water system was placed in sixty thousand country residences, while the number of furnaces put in it is said to be more than seventy thousand. Why is all this wonderful improvement in farm living! The income of the farm population for 1919 is placed at $25,000,000,000. This wealth easily provides the means for making the farm home the equal of the city home in luxury as well as convenience. Farm people buy the best but they buy slowly and thoughtfully. Seldom does a farmer rush in making a purchase. He has an intelligent appreciation of qualities and value. He studies the columns of his local journal and soon learns of the real broad-minded merchants who sell gods worth the price. Above all the medium of correct and reliable information is your wide-awake home publication. The farmers should watch closely and be guided by his local press whose whole concern is their business, their industries, their home and their community life. We rejoice with the farmers in their stupendous prosperity and the real encouraging thing is that the rich and responsive market for the farmer is permanent. To these great improvements for the country home is now added for the family the automobile, which has become an absolute necessity. With these wonderful machines they save much time in traveling, conserve strength, bring pleasure, comfort and education to the members of the household. Wisely are the farmers adopting this splendid means of faster travel. Luck to every one of you, and may 1920 bring all of these things and many more to each and all of you is the general wise of The Somerset Journal. Colyer-Smith. A holiday wedding of much social interest was that of Mr. Ben D. Smith and Miss Niola Colyer which occurred on Christmas Eve at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colyer. The marriage took place at eight o'clock in the evening, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith left on the late train for a weeding trip to White Sulphur, Va., Washington and New York. The wedding was a very quite affair only the families of the bride and groom being present. Dr. D.W. Scott, pastor of the Christian church officiated. Mrs. Smith is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Colyer. She is quite an accomplished musician, having studied music in the Louisville Conservatory. A girl of unusual beauty and charm, she is a favorite in the younger social set. Mr. Smith is one of the prominent young attorneys of the city, being associated with his farther, Judge Ben. V. Smith. He is a graduate of both the academic and law departments of Washington & Lee University, Lexington, Va. After graduation he practiced law in Oklahoma City for a year and then returned to Somerset where he stands very high as a lawyer and citizen. Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Smith will have apartments at the Coyler House. The Outlook For 1920 in Somerset and Pulaski County is Very Bright. Business Boom. Somerset and Pulaski County will experience a wonderful business boom during the coming year. That is the general opinion of the leading business men of the city. There is much in store for this community the wise ones say. An effort will be made to induce several manufacturing concerns to locate here. It is likely the knitting mill will be in operation before long employing quite a number of people. The Southern Railway is planning impro vements at this point and there are many who believe the division will be moved to Somerset before long. This will increase our population by several hundred. A million dollars will be expended by a big coal corporation in McCreary county, who have recently acquired about 8,000 acres of coal land there. This will help Somerset. There is talk of the Helenwood Special being put back into service when mining conditions get normal. The year 1920 will be the biggest farming year in the history of Pulaski county. Next fall Somerset will be a tobacco center. Many farmers are planning to put in large tobacco crops. Many warehouses will be built. This alone will bring thousands of dollars into the county. Farmers are also going into the dairy business and County Agent Wilson will leave soon to purchase a car of fine Holstein milch cows. Dairy farming has become very profitable. Real estate men are preparing for the business rush and will erect many new dwellings during the spring. Mark our prediction Somerset is going to have a big business boom during 1920. Waddle. Wesley P. Waddle, son of Logan Waddle, died of pneumonia last Saturday, the 27th, after a short illness. He was twenty-four years of age and a machinist at the Southern Railroad Shops. No young man stood higher with his fellow workmen and employers. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Monday afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev. A.B. Davis of Barboursville, assisted by Rev. W.L. Clark of the Fist Methodist church. Internment followed in the City cemetery. Mr. Waddle was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 75, Crescent Lodge No. 60, Knights of Pythias, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, the local Machinist Lodge, and Masons. These orders attended the funeral and took part in the exercises. The many handsome floral offerings and the large funeral procession showed the esteem in which this young man was held. Will Go To Frankfort. Miss Stella May received a wire from Governor Edwin P. Morrow this week that he had a good position for her at Frankfort and to come as soon as possible. She will accept the position and will leave soon to begin her work. Miss May has been the "main stay" in the County Clerk's office for several terms and she will be greatly missed. She is very popular in Somerset and her many friends regret to see her leave. Storm Strikes Parsonage. A Storm Strikes the Methodist Parsonage at Somerset, Ky., Breaks a Sill, and Excites the Occupants. On last Tuesday evening about seven o'clock, Dec. 23, 1919, there gathered a multitude of people on College street in front of the Methodist parsonage, and all seemed to have a package of some kind, some had sacks of flour, one had a beautiful basket of fruit, one had sausage, one canned corn, apricots, tomatoes, honey, and one had cherries (the big white kind that makes your mouth water) and others had pickles, apples, oranges and some had money, and just before they began to assemble a fellow came up that way with one of those old hams, the kind that Pat Davis likes, and went off and left it. Well, Sir, this bunch came up on the veranda of the parsonage, and such a ringing of the door bell you hardly ever heard, and in they came until the house was about full where they were standing, and they had so many bundles, and there were so many of them, that directly the sills of the house began to give way, and such a scattering there was, but no one took his bundle with him, and ever since then the preacher and his family have had plenty to eat, and baskets full to spare. So whenever this bunch desires to gather on another street, and do as they did, they can come up on the corner of College and Oak streets, and ring the same door bell, for you will find a royal welcome. Yours with great capacity, the occupants of the parsonage. Marriage Licenses. The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last issue: James W. Dunsmore to Ethel I. Sawder; Phil Ping to Ona May Price; Will Denny to Olive Garner; Clarence Harper to Sarah E. Bray; Samuel Kenney to Eva May Mounce; Dewey Meece to Loretta Bishop; John Bradley Sweet to Cora Randolph; Elias E. Wallace to Vina M. Stephens; Elzie Baugh to Grace M. McNeely; Oscar E. Hart to Bertha I. Nelson; Willie E. Fisher to Ollie Jean Miller; Thomas Johnson to Clara Dye; Zeal Vaughn to Myrtle Johnson; Claud Shadoan to Estell Paul; Edward Conner to Vada Lovelass; Neil Stogsdill to Lina Alma Estep; Mar Young to Nannie Byrd; Herbert Lee Tucker to Cora Thelma Mullenix; Robert A. Blevins to Maude May Estes; William Menter Nolen to Ruth Whitaker; Chas. P. Abbott to Beulah B. Hutchinson; Richard Lee Deprato to Glennie Prather; Breeton Bullock to Delbert Bullock. Hansford a Colonel. The Troy Daily News says "West Milton now has a real live "Kentucky Colonel," William B. Hansford of that town having been named by Governor Edwin P. Morrow as a member of his staff and a colonel's commission having been issued to him. Colonel Hansford has for several months been connected with the West Milton Record but previous to that time was an active Republican worker in the state to the south and it was in recognition of his valuable services that Governor Morrow just inaugurated, conferred this honor upon him. Colonel Hansford is a brother of E.H. Hansford of the Troy Daily News force, who is also an ardent admirer of Governor Morrow." For Vice-President. The Louisville Herald of Wednesday says that the Republicans of Kentucky will launch a boom in January for Governor Edwin P. Morrow as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Vice President. A meeting of prominent Republicans from all over the state was held at the Sellbach Hotel Wednesday, at which time a decision was reached to boost the claim of Kentucky Republicans for recognition on the national ticket next year. Hamilton. Mrs. G.D. Hamilton died at her home on Griffin avenue last Sunday night after a short illness of pneumonia. She had only been sick for a few days and her very sudden death was quite a shock to the community. The remains were sent to her home at Richmond, Ky., for burial Monday. She is survived by a husband and four children. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton moved to Somerset several years ago to make their home. Mr. Hamilton is a professor in the City Schools. During their stay here they have both made many friends. Mrs. Hamilton was an excellent Christian woman. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Stouffeur of Richmond. Her mother is very prominent in Club work throughout the State. Licenses Ran Short. During the Christmas holidays the demand was so great on County Clerk C.M. Langdon for marriage licenses that he ran out of license forms and some applicants were compelled to accept ht forms usually used for colored folks. A deputy reported to the Journal that applicants for licenses to marry stood in line Christmas even five deep and when it was announced the licenses were running short, some began to feel an uneasiness and fears were entertained that they would have to postpone the happy event they had planned for the yuletide. Likes Mississippi. A recent letter from Mr. John Ferrell, who now resides at Abbott, Miss., says, "We sure do like to live in Mississippi, for it is a healthy country, and the land is as rich as a crow ever flew over, it is as black as a crow, not a rock on it, lays level and produces fine." He also said we might inform the readers of the Journal that a 10-pound son arrived at their home on December 21st. These people are former residents of Somerset. Miss Duncan Leaves. Miss Precilla Duncan, who has been in this county for the past six months as County Illiteracy Agent, left yesterday for her home at Lawrenceburg. Until the Legislature make an appropriation for continuing the work, all agents have been relieved of further duty. Miss Duncan will begin teaching in the Lexington City Schools the 26th. The citizens of this county regret very much to see Miss Duncan go, as she has done wonderful work. It is to be hoped that she will return at a later date to continue the good work she has started. Old Musicians Meet. Ira Wynn and Chas. Hammock, better known in Somerset as "Breezy" and "Shaggy" met December 13, 1919, in Twin Falls, Idaho, for the first time in eleven years, after which both went to the home of Ira Wynn and enjoyed playing on their instruments selections which they once played for Somerset friends several years ago. Mr. Hammock has just returned from France where he served Uncle Sam two years. He decided to locate back in Sunny Southern Idaho, a fine place to live. Return of Rails March 1. Washington, D.C., Dec 26. - President Wilson issued a proclamation Christmas eve returning the railroads and express companies to private control March 1. Failure of Congress to enact legislation was given as the reason for extending by two months the time originally announced for relinquishing government control of railroad properties. In his message to Congress last May President Wilson said the roads would be turned back at the end of the calendar year. Incorporate Company. The Farmers Union, of Somerset, Ky., has filed articles of incorporation with the County Court Clerk. The Capital Stock will be $20,000.00 divided into 2,000 shares. The incorporators are W.A. Powers, Somerset, 20 shares, E.C. Gover, Somerset, Ky., 3 shares, and Chas. L. Gragg, Somerset, Ky., 20 shares. The new concern will do a general mercantile and milling business. Passes Over City. An aeroplane was barely visible high in the clouds Tuesday morning. It passed over Somerset about ten o'clock in the morning. Resigns Position. Mr. T.E. Harrell, who has been with the Miller Hardware Co., of this city for the past year, has resigned, effective January 1st. He is undecided as to the future but hopes to remain in Somerset. Mr. Harrell has many friends here who hope he will decide to remain a citizen of Somerset. Buys Store in Suburbs. Messrs John P. Hill and Solander Taylor have purchased the Meece General Store and mill at Rabbittown. This is said to be one of the best locations in the county. Both of these young men are hustlers and we predict they will make a success of their new venture. Turns Down Job. Captain Paul Dexheimer was offered a position as Coach at Centre College, but on account of his business here, turned the offer down. Captain Dexheimer is in the Insurance business. ENUMERATORS For 1920 Census Begin Work Today, Have Thirty Days to Complete Job. The Fourteenth Decennial Census of the United States is on. Under the immediate direction of Nat M. Elliott, Supervisor of The Eleventh Census district of Kentucky, census enumerators will call at every dwelling house in this community to secure the information necessary to fill out the questions contained on the printed census schedules. Questions covering the following points will be asked of every person in the United States: Sex, color, race, age at last birthday, whether single, married, widowed or divorced, birthplace of person enumerated and birthplaces of father and mother, giving names of both country and province if foreign born, occupation, specifying trade or profession, also industry in which employed, whether attending school, whether able to read, whether able to write, whether able to speak English, whether home is owned or rented, and if owned whether home is free of encumbrance or is mortgaged. Persons of foreign birth will be asked questions concerning these additional points: Year of immigration to the United States, whether naturalized, and if so the year of naturalization, mother tongue or native language. Census enumerators also will call at every farm in this community to secure the information necessary to fill out the questions contained on the agriculture schedule. Each farmer will be asked questions concerning the acreage and value of his farm, whether he owns, rents or partly owns and partly rents the land he farms, the value of the buildings, machinery and implements belonging to his farm, the quantity of all crops raised on his farm during the year 1919, and many other questions which cover all possible farm operations. An absolutely accurate and complete census vitally concerns the welfare of this community and of every person living in it. The official population for the next ten years will be determined by the census of 1920. Be ready with your answers when the census man calls at your home. The following is a list of the enumerators for Pulaski county with the precinct and post office address: No. 6, Ferguson, Somerset town. Harvey U. McCreary, Luretha; Ward 1, Joseph E. Claunch, Jr., Somerset; Ward 2, Mrs. Emma R. Cundiff, Somerset; Ward 3, Inc Co. Jail, Paul Dexheimer, Somerset; Ward 4, Hector E. Roy, Somerset; Wards 5 & 6, No. 7, Bourbon, Robert Mills, Somerset R F D; No. 8, Saline, Christian L. Tartar, Somerset; No. 9, Clifty, No. 10, Pauper Infirmary, Emery J. Hines, Science Hill; No. 12, Nancy, J. Truesdell Wilson, Nancy; No. 13, Naomi, Ben Albertson, Naomi; No. 14, Harrison, John F. Redman, Nancy; No. 34, Falls Branch, Leonidas B. Seivers, Nancy; No. 15, Hickory Nut, Miss Tincy Flynn, Oil Center; No. 16, Rock Lick, Marion T. Jasper, Mintonville; No. 17, Science Hill, Marion Warren, Science Hill; No. 18, Buncombe, William W. Warren, Eubank, No. 19, Eubank, Joseph E. Heironimus, Eubank; No. 20 Estesburg, Jesse E. Vaught, Waynesburg; No. 22 Good Hope, Jerry M. Sanders, O.K.; No. 23 Hazeldell, Wm. T. Alexander, Elgin; No. 21, Price, Elmer E. Burgin, Bobtown; No. 24, Grundy, William H. Ping, Dabnev; No. 26, Dallas, Broyles H. Burton, Plato; No. 27 Burdine, Leslie Farmer, Acorn; No. 37, Catron, Wm. H. McQueary, Plato; No. 11, Rush Branch, Everett M. Love, Elihu; No. 25, Bent, H.M. Meece, Dykes; No. 28, Nunnelly Springs, Levi H. Ping, Dykes; No. 29, Jugornut, Jessie W. Roark, Hail; No. 35, Colo, Wm. C. Farmer, Poplarville; No. 36, Quinton, Walter D. Colyer, Colo; No. 30, Burnside, John M. Perkins, Burnside; No. 31, Bronston, No. 32, Sloans Valley, No. 33, Beaver, Wm. R. Campbell, Hargis. Baptist Raise $88,000.00. Thirty one Baptist churches in Pulaski county report pledges of $88,272.30 to the Baptist $75,000,000.00 campaign. Of this amount $7,025.35 was raised in cash. The quota for the county was $75,000.00. There are several more churches to report yet. Very Few Drunks. Police Court records show that this was a very quiet Christmas for the court authorities. Fewer cases were on docket during the holidays than has ever been known before. Somerset Boys Open Big Auto Repair Shop. Thomas Catron and Lewis Catching, two of Somerset's finest young men, have opened an automobile repair and tire store in Louisville. They have a very fine location on Third Street. Both of these young men are hustlers and we predict that they will make a big success in the Falls City. They start out under most auspicious circumstances. Personal Mentions. Forie Hicks was up from Oneida for Christmas. Logan Christopher spent several days in Lexington. Mrs. G.W. Thomas is in Louisville visiting her sister. Mr. Fred M. Coe of Bud, Ky., was in the city Wednesday. Mr. George Joplin of Danville was down Sunday with friends. Mr. George Smith has been ill at his home on Mt. Vernon street. Mr. Hugh Crozier is visiting friends in the city for a few days. R.D. Stephens of Oneida, Tenn., spent several days in the city. Mr. A.M. Cruse of Louisville spent Christmas with his mother here. Mrs. J.A. Cassada and children have been visiting her mother in Dayton, Ohio. Bryan Perkins of Lexington was the guest of friends for a few days this week. Miss Martha Riker of Harrodsburg, Ky., is the guest of Miss Barthenia Sallee. Dr. and Mrs. R.O. Huffaker of Greenville, Tenn., are visiting relatives in the city. Miss Mary O'Conner of Lexington spent several days with Miss Bessie Healey. Mrs. Morris Cundiff and daughter of Lexington are visiting relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Baker of Danville were in the city between trains last Thursday. Misses Lucile and Johanna Link of Lexington spent the holidays with homefolks here. Mr. O.L. Bear of North Pleasureville, Ky., spent the holidays with Mr. G.W. Thomas. Attorney Murphy Tate of Chicago, Ill., has been spending the holidays with his mother here. G.W. Gover of Nancy was in Somerset Tuesday and called the Journal office and renewed. Rev. C.H. Talbot filled the pulpit at the Presbyterian church in Nicholasville, Ky., last Sunday. Jean Jasper has returned to Bowling Green, Ky., to resume his studies in the business college. John H. Williams returned to Washington to resume his studies at George Washington University. Misses Mary Dee and Margaret Beck of McKinney, are the guests of their sister, Mrs. James Davis. Mr. Josh Jones, a former Pulaskian, now living in Lincoln county, spent several days with friends here. Mr. Clarence F. Smith has returned to Pittsburg, Pa., after spending several days with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Vermillion, of Middlesboro, Ky., spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Dedman. Mr. J.N. Saunders of Stanford, Ky., a prominent attorney of that city, was in town last Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Conn, of Nicholasville, Ky., spent several days here last week the guest of relatives. Messrs Ben and John Converse will leave this week for Ashville, N.C., where they will remain for some time. Mrs. William J. Leonard is expected this week for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Newton. Charles Robert Morrow, son of Governor and Mrs. Edwin Morrow, is visiting his grandmother Mrs. O.H. Waddle. Miss Edna Prewitt, who has a splendid position in Washington, D.C., is visiting friends in Somerset for a few days. James Roberts left Sunday for Fort Worth, Texas, to be the guest of his friend "Bo" McMillin for a few days. Mr. Thos. C. Inman traveling Auditor for the American Railway Express Co., spent several days with his mother here. Mr. James B. Williams will enter the College of Agriculture at Lexington for the second term which begins February 1st. Dr. Tom Roberts, of Monticello, Miss., is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Roberts. Tom is doing fine in his new home. Commonwealth Attorney W.N. Flippin is in Louisville attending a meeting of the Commonwealth's Attorneys Association. Mr. Gerald Griffin, a student at State University, spent several days with friends in Somerset. He is taking a course in Journalism. Hiram Meece of Pearson, Ill., accompanied by Chas. Meece, are spending several days in Somerset and Pulaski County, their old home. Miss Marie Denton has returned to her school at Midway after spending the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Denton. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Erhardt and little daughter Georgia, of Arthur, Ill., are spending several days visiting Miss Hetti Ashurst and mother. William Shadoan who was been located at Akron, Ohio, since he was discharged from the army, is visiting his father, Senator George W. Shadoan. John M.P. Thatcher, of New York City, is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. M. Thatcher. He will return to New York Sunday. The Elks Lodge entertained with a New Year's dance last night at their Club room. The affair was one of the most enjoyable of the holiday season. Captain J.J. Bethurum now stationed at Camp Zachery Taylor, Ky., spent Sunday and Monday with his parents, Judge and Mrs. B.J. Bethurum. Miss Flora Winfrey of Louisville, an employee of the Belknap Hardware Co., is spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Winfrey. Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Schriber of Bethlehem, Pa., spent several days with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Schriber formerly lived in Somerset and have many friends here. Mr. Ellis Ogden, of Harland, Ky., is spending several days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ogden. Mr. Ogden is cashier of a bank in Harlan and is doing nicely. Miss Zillah Tarter of Russell Springs, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. Clyde Folger. Miss Tarter will leave next week for Bowling Green, where she will enter school. Mrs. Mayne Howard of Louisiville, Ky., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. G.W. Thomas, has gone to Ghent, Ky., to visit her mother thru the holidays. Miss Katherine Barnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Barnes, entertained a few of her friends with a rook party Wednesday afternoon. The affair was a most delightful one. Refreshments were served. Ben Sears (Wooden) spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. A.J. Sears. He has been employed at Shelbyville but will go to Louisville to accept a position. Lieut. Fred Starkey, Jr., who has been stationed at Camp Perry, Ohio, spent several days with his parents. He will be discharged soon and expects to locate in Detroit. Mr. Dillon Oliver Raffo, of Atlanta, Ga., arrived last week to be with Mrs. Raffo, who spent Christmas with her mother here. Mr. and Mrs. Raffo will return to Atlanta this week. Grandpa Collinsworth is all smiles and the reason is because he received a telegram announcing the arrival of Joe Cotton Collinsworth at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Collinsworth, Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Chas. B. Cundiff, assistant Census Supervisor of the Eleventh District, with headquarters in London, was in the city Tuesday. Mr. Cundiff had started on a tour of the district but was taken sick at Monticello and returned to his home here. The Cincinnati Enquirer Sunday said: "Governor and Mrs. Edwin P. Morrow, of Frankfort, are expected in Covington next Wednesday to be the guests of Colonel and Mrs. Charles Moriarty, of Wallace place, for the New Year's Eve dance at the Ft. Mitchell Country Club. Eugene Rousseau left this week for Dearborn, Mich., where he has accepted a position on Henry Ford's paper, The Independent. We know that he will make good. Etna. Joe Watson's children, who have whooping cough and measles, are improving. Homer Surber, who is at home from South Dakota, spent a few days with relatives at Eubank. Walter Todd and family spent Saturday night and Sunday at W.G. Hendricks. Rosco Surber and Myrtle York were quietly married at Somerset, by Judge Tarter, December 17th. Lula Clark, who has been in Cincinnati a few months, spent Christmas with home folks. Oma Fugate of Cincinnati spent Christmas with relatives here. Rosco and Clip Smith are at home from Cincinnati. Otis Clark who has been in Uncle Sam's service for quiet a while is home on a thirty-days furlough. Meece. J.M. Meece's son is very ill with rheumatism. Born to the wife of Ethridge Sears, a girl. Harlie Godby and Boon Barnes who have been in Akron, Ohio, at work, came home last week on a two week's visit. M.S. Godby was in Somerset last week on business. S.M. Hargis was in Somerset last week on business. Joe Meece visited his brothers in Somerset last week. Ed Hail and family of Somerset visited H.B. Meece Christmas day. Dr. L.I. Farmer was in our community last Sunday. Mt. Zion. Warren Baugh and wife spent Christmas with relatives in Burnside. Aunt Jane Howell, Sister Bruner and son Joseph of Science Hill, spent Christmas at J.C. Adams. Mr. George Howell of Corbin visited relatives here last week. Delmar Baugh worked as clerk in our country store Christmas eve. W.S. Newell has bought property in Science Hill and contemplates on moving soon. Mrs. Alfred Lanham, of Eubanks, spent Christmas week with her sister, Mrs. Ollie Vaught. After a continued illness of tuberculosis, Will Leigh went to live with Jesus December 27, age 38 years and 5 months. Mr. Leigh was a Christian. He leaves a wife and five children who have our deepest sympathy. Rev. B.M. Wesley conducted funeral services. Internment in Mt. Zion cemetery. Beech Grove. Geo. Roy returned to his home in Texas after an extended visit with friends and relatives here. Miss Oma Loval the school teacher of this place, spent Christmas with home folks near Dabney. Charlie Godby and family visited at J.S. Jones' Wednesday night. Ross Phelps and wife spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Abbott of Somerset. Leslie Wilson who has been in the army for a number of years, returned home a few days ago. Eubert Phelps visited friends in Somerset last week. Bonnie Abbott, of Somerset, is visiting her sister, Flossie Phelps, this week. Little Ralph Tanner is spending a few days with his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Tanner of Pleasant Hill. Burnside. NewsNotes. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Selvidge Entertain in Honor of Her Sister. Dr. K.S. Lester is a visitor in our city this week. Miss Irene Kelsay of Richmond, the attractive daughter of E.E. Kelsay, was home for the holidays. Mrs. V.M. Lester of Oneida, Tenn., and Wm. of Chatam, Va., were the guest of Mrs. Louis Campbell this week. Steamer Celina came in port Saturday with heavy cargo and about forty passengers. Ira Hopper of Somerset was in town Sunday. Miss Bess Goggin of Morrilton, Ark., was the guest of Mrs. L.M. Cheeley two days this week. Mrs. John Sloan returned from a visit in Greensboro, N.C. Sunday. The Masons had a meeting Saturday night and elected the new officers for the coming year. A.C. Cameron was elected Master. Mrs. M.H. Hail and children of Lexington were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall this week. W.J. Davidson has been ill for the past few days. The people were very much excited Tuesday morning when an aeroplane flew over the city. Miss Otha Erp, of New Castle, Ind., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wess Erp. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Selvidge entertained Friday evening in honor of her sister, Miss Irene Kelsay of Richmond, Ky. The home was beautifully decorated in colored lights, ferns and holly. The guest enjoyed beautiful music while playing "The game Charade," and before leaving were served with delicious refreshments. Those enjoying the party were: Misses Nina Beaty, Elsie and F. Rankin, Elizabeth Allen, Edna Young, Ruth Kelsay, Messrs Graham Davidson, Tom Fagaly, Robert Sutton, Dr. Lester, Shelby Rankin, Wm. Lester, Harry Grundle, Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Nunn and Mrs. John Golden. Misses Bernice Mitchell and Ruth Kelsay are visiting Miss Marcum at Stearns. Miss Jean Miller and W.E. Fisher of Lexington were married in Somerset by Rev. Hunter Wednesday afternoon. The wedding came as a delightful surprise to many friends here. Mrs. Fisher being the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Miller, a lovable and attractive girl. "Bill" as he is known, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Fisher of Somerset. He has been employed with the Cumberland Grocery Co., here for some time until the great cause came for him to serve Uncle Sam. After returning from France he took up his old position here, but recently he accepted a position with The Van Deer Hardware Co., in Lexington. "Bill" is a fine fellow and his friends wish them success in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher will live in Lexington. Miss Estell Paul and Claud Shadoan were married Christmas day at the home of the bride. Mrs. Shadoan is the beautiful and attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Paul. Mr. Shadoan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shadoan, of Antioch, and has been in the service for some time having spent several months in France. The happy couple left Friday morning for Sidney, Ohio, to make their future home. Much happiness from their host of friends goes with them. Mr. and Mrs. John Bell and daughter spent the weekend in Lexington. Mrs. J.M. Dugger of Mayland, Tenn., is visiting Mrs. R. O. Lewis this week. Misses Elsie and Mildred Cooper, Leona Harn and George Burgess attended Miss Margaret Denny's party at Bronston Friday evening. Miss Ruth Harvey is visiting her parents in Pisgah this week. The Christmas celebrations both in the Methodist and Christian churches were enjoyed by many. Pnobscott. Marshall McClure is going to spend Christmas with his father in Indiana. Elgie Blevens and family are visiting relatives here. Corbin Acton visited his sister, Mrs. Luther Hart, Saturday night. Clarence Osborn visited friends in Eubank Sunday. John York, of Etna, visited his brother, V.A. York, last week. Chest Eubank visited J.W. Hart Sunday. Norfleet. S.M. Durham had a sale Dec. 16. They will make their future home in Ohio. Doretta Mills is very ill with typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Zollie Tarter were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wess Tarter Friday night. Mrs. Evie Norfleet, of Illinois, is visiting her father, Mr. Jim Gaines. The little infant of Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Floyd has been very ill with whooping cough, but is improving. Clarence Tarter of Indiana is visiting friends here. Melroe Tarter has returned home from Illinois. Delmer. Samuel Muse, who is attending the Olivet University, at Olivet, Ill., is spending the Christmas vacation at home. Chester Brock and family spent Wednesday with C.M. Brown. Rev. C.C. Burton and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine boy - Lawrence. Bannie Epperson is spending the Christmas holidays at home. Mary Fitzgerald spent the first of the week with Mrs. Virginia Jasper of Somerset. The teachers of Pole Bridge, Marv Fletcher and Chloe Hopper, are spending the Christmas holidays at home. Miss Edith Taylor visited at Mrs. Mollie Muse's Wednesday night. Valley Oak. Mrs. Martha Farmer is spending a few days with her daughter Mrs. Boyd Noe. Ray Bobbitt left recently for Ohio to work. Elija Helton of Dayton, Ohio, spent the Christmas holidays with his mother. Wallace Ping and family of Dabney, spent Wednesday night at Tom Buchanan's. Mrs. John Hansford and children spent Thursday with her father, H.H. Buchanan. Wallace Phelps and wife spent Thursday night at J.H. McKinney's. Misses Rebecca and Helen McKinney were visitors at Wallace Phelps during Christmas. Mike Noe and family will leave soon for Dayton, Ohio. D.B. Wyrick and wife spent Christmas with H.H. Buchanan. Thos. Buchanan and family visited at Wallace Ping's Tuesday night. L.B. Phelps left recently for Indiana to visit his children. Ella Randall visited Maud Price last week. Eli Saylor spent Sunday at W.C. Wyrick's. Pleasant Hill. Mrs. John Hines is slowly improving from a severe attack of typhoid fever. Miss Mable Hopper has returned home from a few week's visit with friends at Somerset. Misses Telitha Ashley, Clara and Lucy Girdler, Messrs Earnest Holder, Arvine Phelps, Willie Ashley and George Girdler spent Christmas at the home of Tom Cain. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Girdler were called to Somerset Friday by the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Martin Dugger. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Scales of Cincinnati spent the holidays with relatives here. Willie Fisher and Miss Jene Miller of Burnside were married last Wednesday. We wish them joy through life. Jess Garner of Indiana spent last week with friends here. Lewis Royson was called to Cincinnati last week by the serious illness of his mother. Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Leigh and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leigh, of New Castle, Ind., spent the holidays with relatives here. Miss Vinnia Vanover returned to her home at Pine Knot last Friday. Hogue. Sidney Cooper of Worley spent last week with his father C.C. Cooper. Archie Blevins and Chester Adams went to Cincinnati Sunday to find work. Mrs. Ida Dick and daughter Hazel are able to be up again after several weeks' illness. Several from here attended the Christmas entertainment at Ansel school house. Martin Hays who is working at Cincinnati, spent Christmas with homefolks. Gid Jasper and family gave a play last Saturday night to the young people who are at home on a vacation. Several were present and all report a nice time. Ansel Adams is working for Hoy McClure of Somerset. Miss Belle Blevins is visiting homefolks. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Roy and son Chester, Mr. Lon Roy and family and Mrs. Nannie spent Christmas at W.M. Roy's at Bethlehem. Cleophus Cline has returned home from Bloomington, Ind., where he has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cline. A.J. Adams visited his brother-in-law Alex Higgins of Lincoln county last Friday. A few of our young men attended the shooting match at Walter Adams of Mt. Zion, Christmas. Floyd. A number of the boys came home last week to spend the holidays. Ed Vaught and family started to New Castle, Ind., Friday to make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nelson and children spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Griffin. Chas. Surber spent Christmas day with his sister, Mrs. W.N. Griffin at this place. Mrs. Lela Doolin visited at A.W. Surber's last Sunday. Dovie, the little daughter of W.H. Griffin, is recovering from an attack of measles and whooping cough.