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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, February 18, 1921. Big Raid Made On Buck Creek and Still Is Found In Cave. No One Caught. Deputy United States Marshal John Bash, Sheriff Weddle and Silas West went raiding last Monday night and found one of the biggest stills that has yet been located in this county. It was nicely secreted in a big cave on Buck Creek and in order to get to it a rope ladder was used and a block and tackle let the material down to the operations. The officers hunted all night and it was early morning before they were successful. The owners had gone but there was plenty of evidence that they had only been gone a short time. Over 200 gallons of mash, meal, corn, barley, and everything necessary to successfully run a still was found. The capacity of the still was 800 gallons. The officers feel that they have made a very important find as much trouble has been registered from this section of the county. It is said that a great deal of the moonshine sold in Somerset has been coming from this still. The outfit was destroyed. Fair Store Incorporates And Is Under New Management. Old Employees Will Remain. The Fair Store, formerly owned by Mr. Israel Harkins, has been incorporated and will be known in the future as The Fair Co., Incorporated. Owners of the new corporation have taken complete charge and promise the people of Somerset one of the most modern and up-to-date dry goods stores in Central Kentucky. The incorporators are: Mr. John A. Stevie, of Covington, Ky., president. Mr. Stevie is associated with a large wholesale dry goods house and is also engaged in the retail dry goods business in Covington and Newport, Ky., under the firm name of The Luhn & Stevie Co. Mr. Elmer A. Stevie, his son, will be vice president of the new firm and will take an active part in conducting same. Mr. Byron D. Gates, secretary, has been engaged in the dry goods business for a number of years, will also take an active part in the management of the new firm. Mr. Israel Harkins, who is well known throughout this community, will be treasurer of the firm, but will take no active part in same. Mr. Harkins, on account of poor health, has left Somerset for Ashville, North Carolina. He hopes his many friends and customers will continue their generous patronage as in the past and takes this opportunity to thank one and all for the many favors extended him during his business career in Somerset. Miss Mamie Miles and Mr. Morris Harkins have returned from their trip to the wholesale markets after completing purchase of entire new line of merchandise. These goods will arrive this week and will soon be ready for your inspection. Miss Bert Roberts, who is now in the New York market, writes that she has about completed purchasing a most beautiful line of suits and dresses. Judging from some of the early arrivals we can assure the people of Somerset that it will pay them to wait and inspect these lines before purchasing elsewhere. We feel that the public will be interested to know that the personal of the old firm will remain the same. Miss Ella Woodward, Miss Mary Roberts, Miss Bert Roberts, Miss Mamie Miles, Miss Gertrude Mason, Miss Josephine Mason, Miss Verda Hamilton, Miss Trimble, Mr. Howard Frohman, Mr. Junius Harkins, and Mr. Morris Harkins. All have been associated with The Fair for a number of years and extend an invitation to their many friends to visit them at the old stand. The main purpose of incorporating The Fair Store is expansion. We will endeavor at all times to handle the most complete line of dry goods, notions, ladies and children's wearing apparel, fancy goods, shoes, etc., in Somerset. The Fair Co., believes in organization, efficiency and progress. We want to be an organization for co-operation; we want you to feel that this is your store. We extend you an invitation to visit us, and earnestly solicit your patronage. The Fair Co., Inc. Magistrate S.M. Hargis. (photo available). The Journal is authorized to announce S.M. Hargis a candidate for Jailer of Pulaski County subject to the action of the Republican voters at the primary August 2nd. Mr. Hargis has served the county as Magistrate from the Seventh Magisterial District two terms. One term under Judge N.L. Barnett and is now finished up a term under Judge Tartar. His services have been most satisfactory and he has had at all times the best interests of the county at heart. Mr. Hargis is a son of the late Wm. Hargis, who was a Union soldier and one of the county's leading citizens. His mother and father are both dead. He lives at Hail, Ky. Mr. Hargis has been a life-long Republican and has always been active in the interests of the Republican nominees. He is a good business man and has the qualifications necessary to make a good jailer. (Adv.) Capitalists Buy 27,000 Acres of Laurel County Land Located On Rockcastle River. The following article about a big sale of coal land in Laurel County will be read with interest by Pulaskians as the land adjoins Pulaski County and is located on Rockcastle River. We might say that several deals are pending for coal property in this county which will mean much to our people if they go through. There are always some people who want to hold everybody up, when they think they have a chance, and may lose themselves and Pulaski County many dollars by their acts. London, Ky. Feb. 10 - Development of Southwestern Kentucky will be (word missing) the rich mining and timber industry launched this year along much broader lines than have ever been attempted before. This become known today when agents for the Tidewater and Western Coal Company, a $6,000,000 Delaware Corporation, composed mainly of Ohio and West Virginia capitalists, who have been here for several days, reported that they have just closed a deal for 27,000 acres of coal and timber lands on Rockcastle River and Sinking Creek, in the southeastern part of Laurel County. These lands, the richest in coal, oil and timber, in the Kentucky mountains, have been held for years without development by the Castle Craig Coal Company. The new purchasers plan early development of the property in coal, oil and timber, which will require the building of a branch railroad from the southeastern part of the county to connect with the main line of the L&N, either here or at some point between here and Corbin. Like in other Eastern Kentucky counties, the mountains of Laurel County are fairly bulging with coal and oil and valuable timber stands as a covering for the surface. Development has been lacking for years, to lack of railroad facilities for moving the output. Now that transportation facilities have improved, capitalists are swarming to the mountains and there is no telling what the future holds in store for the holders of property in this section of the state. Population is increasing by leaps and bounds and with excellent train service between here and Louisville, the metropolis of the state, there is no telling what will take place in the way of development the next ten years. The land deal today was the largest that has been made in this section of the state for years, and is only a forerunner of what may be expected within the next few months. Mountain people are optimistic for the future, believing that an era of great prosperity for Kentucky and especially the Kentucky mountains is just ahead. Acting Governor. Miss Emely Emmitt, stenographer in Governor Morrow's office, was acting Governor one day last week. Governor Morrow was en route to new York, Lieut. Governor Ballard is in Florida. The Governor's Secretary was sick in bed and President of the Senate Chas. Harris was unable to come to Frankfort. Governor and Mrs. Morrow will be in New York for about ten days. Wants Tariff To Protect American Industry On China Eggs. J.K. Ashley Writes. Somerset Journal, Somerset, Ky., Gentlemen: Last week I shipped three egg case machines for export to the New York agency of The Tupman Thurlow Co., Importers of China Eggs. In filling this order I have some conscientious scruples in aiding and abetting competition to the American man who has furnished me with a nice business for several years in the sale of from two to three hundred Egg Case Machines. Eggs are now coming in considerable quantities from China to the Pacific Coast States. At first large lots of some three years previous did not compare favorably with the domestic stock; being off in grade, package and proper refrigeration, but our wide awake importers are after the cheap China eggs and have installed up-to-date refrigeration service on regular liners plying between China and the Pacific Coast States, substituting the regulation American package and closely grading the stock which has recently compared favorably with domestic stock. To my mind, the American man should be protected by a straight up protective tariff, not that our product is one of the infant industries but is a universal industry of the whole American people. Unlike so many of our overgrown corporations that have monopolized so many lines under a protective tariff until the Republican party even became ashamed of them. The product of the American man is of a magnitude very little understood by the rank and file of our people and I could quote you statistics that would sound incredulous. I have exported to Canada annually quite a number of machines but competition from this source is not detrimental as Canada has no great surplus after home consumption is supplied and those are exported to the mother country, leaving almost a level in price to the United States and Canada. Very truly yours, J.K. Ashley. Women Candidates. It is being whispered around the city that several women will offer for candidates for various city offices. It is said that several have ambitions in that direction. Old Subscriber. Mr. F.K. Phelps, of Bent, one of the good old Democrats of the county, sent us his renewal this week. Mr. Phelps is one of the Journal's oldest subscribers. He started taking the paper when it was first published 26 years ago. Mr. Phelps says he couldn't think of doing without the paper. Moonshining Going On In Eastern Part Of The County, Says Letter To The Journal. The Journal is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. W.Q. Jones, a good citizen of the eastern end of the county: Somerset Journal, Somerset, Ky., Gentlemen: I notice you have had several articles in your paper about moonshining in the county and also about bootlegging. Well, I live in Eastern Pulaski, way up the river, and I want to say that heeps of it is going on up this way. We never see any officers up here. I hear they are afraid to come this way. I don't know for certain but if the officers will spend a few days up this way I will bet they could find a half dozen stills going. We have plenty of drunk people. They are wild when they get some of that moonshine. One trouble I think is that juries do not give the people tried before them the limit of law. Every man who violates the law should be given the limit. I notice Judge Bethurum says he is going after them. Hurrah for you Judge. Let's have a clean county. Say, Mr. Editor, the roads out this way are awful. The people here can't get to town. Judge Tartar is a good Judge and the people here would all be for him if he would give us better roads. Yours for success. W.Q. Jones, P.S., I am a Democrat. Let's put out a good ticket this time. Store Robbed. Mr. Jean V. Smith, receiver for U.P. Upchurch, received word Tuesday that thieves broke into the store at Whitley City and carried away quite a lot of goods. Mr. Smith went to the scene with blood hounds. Mt. Vernon Court. The Mt. Vernon Signal in last week's issue said: Circuit Court opened Monday with a record attendance. The grand and petit juries were empaneled and several cases were disposed of. Judge Bethurum is waging his usual fight on the liquor traffic and gave very emphatic instructions to the grand jury to that end. We feel confident that if the good people of the county were as much interested in the elimination of whiskey as Judge Bethurum, it would soon be hard to find in Rockcastle County. Commonwealth Attorney Flippin is going after the bootleggers and moonshiners rough shod. The people should stand by a man like this who is trying to do his duty. Peculiar Announcement For County Judge Made by Rockcastle County Man. The following peculiar announcement for County Judge was made by J.W. Rider of Mt. Vernon, Ky., in an advertisement that appeared in the Mt. Vernon Signal: Good People, We Got 'Em. A car load Flour, Lard and Coffee. You want to ket yours while the price is right to feed the babies on. Going out of business: Lost- My job as porter at the Rockcastle Hotel, Mollie's gone. Looking for a job. My understanding is that the stockholders in Rockcastle County meet this year to hire a county job. I would like to have this job, not that I need the pay to raise the babies on but to help educate other people as I have been doing all my life. I must be kept busy. I can do a little bit of anything; I've hoboed; built railroads; worked on a farm; built turnpikes; built houses; garages; and, oh, you stock barn. I have seen both sides of life, have mad whiskey and sold whiskey, got full of it and got others full; been in jail, been out of jail; been lied to and lied on, made some money, and lost some money, and given away more than I have lost. Now when the day comes round for the stockholders of this county to select the man they want to hire as county judge, think this matter over, and if you want to make a trade with Bill come in or send your proxies and they will be cast to satisfy your wishes. Yours for business and the betterment of Rockcastle county. J.W. Rider. The State Takes Over Stanford Road And Will Resurface and Put It In Shape. County Judge R.C. Tartar received word this week that the State Highway Department would take over the Stanford Pike for maintenance and would spend something like $20,000 on it this summer. It is the intentions of the department to resurface the entire road and fix it with a bituminous asphaltum. The county will do the ditching. Judge Tartar has had the matter up with the State for some time and it will be good news to our people to know that this work will be done. Work will begin just as soon as the weather will permit and will be rushed to completion. It is said that later on the state will take over other roads in the County. Massey - Hughes. Mr. Ed Massey and Miss Elsie Hughes both of this city, were married at Oneida, Tenn., Wednesday afternoon by County Judge B.W. Chambers. Mrs. Massey was visiting her sister at Cumberland Falls and was met there Wednesday by Miss Estella Barnette and Mr. Massey and the party went to Oneida. Mrs. Massey is the daughter of Mr. T.J. Hughes, a popular railroad engineer of Somerset. She has many friends who wish her much happiness. Mr. Massey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. P.K. Massey and has been employed at the George P. Taylor Co., in this city. They returned to Somerset Thursday. King of Carnival. "Bo" McMillan has been elected King of the Centre College Athletic Carnival which takes place in June. "Bo" is one of the most popular boys in school and has many friends here who send congratulations. Selling Tobacco. The Danville Messenger says: Mr. Wm. E. McAlister of Somerset came to Danville for the purpose of looking after the sale of 8,000 pounds of tobacco which he is selling in one of the local warehouses. Buys Oil Property. Mrs. A.J. Sears sold several oil leases in Allen County last week for a nice sum and leased about 400 acres in the heart of the Allen field. They Walk Out. It seems the prisoners at the State Reformatory just walk out whenever they get ready. They have no trouble in escaping. In the last year 56 have escaped from the road camps and the reformatory. Twenty-two are still at large. Bobbitt Candidate. Mr. Virgil Bobbitt authorizes The Journal to announce him a candidate for Chief of Police of Somerset subject to the will of the voters at the November election. Mr. Bobbitt says that he did not decide to enter the race until he was assured of a generous support. His opponent is William Fitzpatrick, present Chief. Expert Witness. Attorney B.L. Waddle, of this city, was called to Louisville last week to testify as an expert in the Bingham Tax Case. He attended the Lincoln Banquet Saturday night and returned home Sunday. Red Cross Holds Meeting Tuesday And Fills Vacancies On the Executive Board. The Executive Board of the Pulaski County Chapter, American Red Cross, met Tuesday afternoon and elected four new members to fill the vacancies caused by members moving from Somerset. Those elected were Ralph E. Hill, L.E. Meece, Somerset; A.C. French, Burnside, and Hardin Sweeney, Science Hill. The meeting was addressed by Miss Linda Neville, of Cleveland, Ohio, one of the field workers. The matter of employing a secretary to handle the business of the Red Cross was discussed and the Board voted unanimously to allow $25.00 a month for this work. A Disaster Committee was appointed composed of C.H. Talbot, O.G. Peterson and N.I. Taylor. It was announced at the meeting that there are 153 disabled ex-service men in the county. The work of the Red Cross must be carried on in peace times as well as in war times. There is much work to do and the local chapter is kept busy all the time helping soldiers who apply for assistance in different ways. They help in getting compensation, vocational training, hospital service, and other things. The work here has been most efficiently handled and the chapter is to be congratulated. To Build. Mr. V.D. Roberts has asked for a building permit to erect a residence on Maple St. Mr. Roberts will begin work at once. He is also thinking of erecting a three story business house on Mt. Vernon St. Colored Deaths. Ida Manse, one of the most highly respected colored women of Somerset, died at her home on Vine Street Wednesday night. Ida was well known among the white people of Somerset and was well thought of. She was a member of the Methodist Church and an active worker in all its departments. She was the daughter of "Aunt" Countefee Owens. Elected Supt. Mr. Paul Dexheimer was elected Assistant Superintendent of the Christian Church Sunday School last Sunday. Mr. J.R. Cook is Superintendent. With two such good men the Sunday School should grow as never before. Mr. Cecil Williams took Mr. Dexheimer's place as Secretary of the Bible Class. Mr. Stephen Jones was elected Assistant Secretary. Up In Flames. Mr. T.V. Ferrell, the clothing man, had the bad luck last Tuesday to have $425 burned up. Mr. Ferrell dropped the wallet from his pocket and the colored boy sweeping did not notice the valuable roll and swept it up with the trash and put it in the stove. Some of the money was in checks and Mr. Ferrell will recover this but the loss will be over $300. Delegates Elected. Crescent Lodge No. 60, Knights of Pythias, at their last meeting elected the following delegates to the Grand Lodge, which meets in Lexington in June: J.F. Hines, W.C. Norfleet, R.C. Tartar, J.G. Munsey, J.E. Lawhorn, W.L. Hudson, George Orwin, C.H. Lewis, Jessie Knight, and M.F. Gossett. Will Celebrate. Mr. and Mrs. William L. Cowan have issued invitations to the 50th anniversary of their wedding, which will be celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Elliott on Tuesday, the 22nd. Trial of Charles I. The English History class of the Somerset High School had a mock trial of Charles I of England, on the 14th of February, in the History room. An entire study period was devoted to the trial. For several days previous to this the class had been preparing for the occasion by selection a jury, summoning witnesses and by appointing lawyers and judges. Herbert Carter, as Charles I, was brought in and questioned by Ivan Jackson, as President Bradshaw. Charles refused to recognize the court and was taken away. The following witnesses were then questioned by Tom Tibbals, as Lawyer Cook: Edith Ashurst, John Pym; Edith Cundiff, Lord Montrose; Ruth Alexander, Bishop Buchanan; Jane Tibbals, John Hampton; Margaret Dungan, Jack Cade; Raymond Harkins, Oliver Cromwell. The jury retired and Marshall Hail, as foreman of the jury, returned with the verdict of guilty. President Bradshaw then pronounced the sentence, and Francis Peffer, as executioner, proceeded to do his duty. (Charles is still living.) Mr. and Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Owings were present and said they were satisfied with the sentence. Visitors are always welcome and will find some very live work being done in the Somerset High School. The students hope they will visit the classes. The above is printed in the hope of enticing more inquiring visitors to come to school. Frances Peffer. Notice. February 11, 1921. By mutual consent, the business of the Thompson - Humble Stave & Lumber Co., is being settled up and we hereby notify all parties concerned that we will not be responsible for any contracts, sales or debts of any kind unless consent is given in writing signed by all four stockholders of this company, the signatures of whom appear hereto attached. All parties holding just claims against this company must file same at our office in Somerset, Ky., on or before March 15th, 1921, after which time they will be barred by law. (Signed) I.D. Thompson, A.R. Humble, Gertrude W. Thompson, L.H. Humble. Political Notes. W.A. Kinne, of Stearns, has announced for State Senator from the McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne and Whitley district, subject to the action of the Republican voters at the August primary. Mr. Kinne formerly lived in Somerset, and he has legions of friends here who will be glad of an opportunity to vote for him. No better qualified or higher class gentleman is to be found in the state. The qualifications necessary to become a candidate for Tax Commissioner will eliminate many who would like to have the office. So far there are only two announced candidates, Judge N.L. Barnette, and J.G. Adams. Mr. Adams is the present Commissioner. Republican and Democratic leaders alike are urging their respective parties to get out the best men available for members of the legislature. The legislature in the past, of course with exceptions, has been a dumping ground for the lame, halt and blind. This is a very important office and the people should select a man who at least knows the way to Frankfort. C.I. Ross, candidate for sheriff, has been posing for the photographer for the past two weeks and if the people will watch the paper they will see why Mr. Ross was so careful to get a good picture. What has become of the candidate who used to always have his picture printed on a card and hand it out to the voters? It seems as if Commonwealth's Attorney W.N. Flippin will have no opposition for re-election. The other candidates are wishing they had the same luck. "A Chip Off The Old Block." Albert Hogue, son of the late Senator P. Hogue, has announced for State Senator from this district. He wants to fill out the unexpired term of his father. He lives in Pine Knot. The friends of Robert Warren are urging him to enter the race for Chief of Police. Mr. Warren has given no intimation that he will do so, however. "Moster," as he is known, would make a good Chief and would have a large following should he decide to enter. Mr. L.F. Hubble has been mentioned as a probable starter in the race for State Senator in this district. Mr. Hubble is a good citizen and would make a good Senator, but he will have to run some to beat "Al" Kinne. It is being whispered around that Schuyler Hail will soon announce for State Senator from this district. Seems as if the woods will be full of candidates for this office. Sparks by Bildad. We view "leg shows" and barefoot dancers with horror, yet look at the waists, skirts and stockings our daughters and sisters are wearing. If an honest man is the noblest work of God, better keep your eye on the self-made man. Young fellows like to court in the dark, and after marriage they wish they'd used a lantern. We wonder if the women candidates will improve political tricks by kissing the men instead of the babies. When you see a girl picking specks of stuff off a fellow' coat, you know what she thinks about him. Few women change their style of hair dressing after the second baby arrives. When you are crowing over that wonderful baby boy of yours, just remember that some day two people will insist that he isn't good enough to marry their daughter. Some limbs of the family tree look good, thanks to short skirts. A kettle full of boiling water sings, but unfortunately, man is not a kettle. One look at the bride is enough to tell whether a man married for love or money. Lots of people have plenty of aim in life, but the trouble is they don't know just when to shoot. If you want to make sure whether a man is a Socialist, hand him $10,000 and tell him to divide it among his brethren. There is a great deal printed you can't believe, especially on bottles. You never see a woman buy a big pair of shoes in order to get the worth of her money in leather. We used to talk about the clothes women wear. Now we talk about what they don't wear. Marriage Licenses. Marriage Licenses have been issued from the County Clerk's office during the past week to the following eight couples: Jesse W. Johnson, 35, to Lucy Miller, 25; Ossee D. Rogers, 18, to Sallie M. Leese, 18; Jasper B. Inabnit, 20 to Rosabell Woodall, 19; Achilles Sadler, 20, to Pearl Denham, 20; Gordon F. Bowlin, 19, to Ella Trimble, 17; Ottis Chaney, 18 to Florence Randall, 19; Ansel Osborne, 39, to Mary Elizabeth Gooch, 31; Ira Muse, 30, to Gladys Floyd, 22. Hospital Notes. Mrs. Alice Trimble returned home Tuesday night. Miss Alta Martin is getting along very nicely and will be able to return to her home at Stearns soon. Miss Bertha Hamilton went to Yamacraw Sunday to nurse for Dr. Sievers. Dr. Sievres brought little two years old Alice Adkins to the hospital Tuesday, where the left leg was amputated Tuesday night. Mrs. Carl Love is getting along very nicely and will return home soon. Geo. Davis was operated on last Saturday and had a piece of shrapnel removed from his arm. Elbert Stevens who was brought from Pine Knot last Thursday shot through the abdomen, died Tuesday night. Roscoe Wilson came Monday and had one of his eye balls removed Tuesday. He had accidentally been shot in the eye. W.R. Burton is suffering very badly with a broken arm and dislocated shoulder. Crawford Denton still remains very sick. Davis Aster of Eubank was brought to the hospital last Friday and is in a very serious condition. Newton Boyatt returned to Stearns Sunday. Personal Mention. Miss Ottie Rogers has been quite ill for the past few days. Miss Lou Hardin is some better after a severe illness for the past ten days. Mr. and Mrs. H.M. King will go to Lexington today to attend the State-Centre basketball game. H.C. King, district Passenger Agent, Southern Railway, is in the city today on business. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Kiser will go to Cincinnati Saturday where Mrs. Kiser will appear in a concert given by the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Mr. Kiser's parents will meet them there and return for a visit. Mrs. B.J. Bethurum is spending several days in Louisville with relatives. Judge W.N. Flippin is at home from Mt. Vernon, Ky., where he has been attending court. Judge Bethurum is expected tomorrow. Mrs. Porter Bolin entertained the Five Hundred Club with a Valentine party last Monday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Smith. Dainty refreshments followed the game. Four tables played. The prize was won by Miss Ella Mae Waddle. Mrs. R.E. Hill will spend the weekend in Louisville. Mr. G.D. Stevenson of Stryker, Ohio, is visiting friends and relatives here this week. Mr. Stevenson is a former Pulaskian and says he always likes to come back to the old home for a visit. Mrs. Ella Ellison of Ghent, Ky., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Thomas. Mrs. George W. Thomas is home from Louisville where she has been under the care of a specialist. She is much improved in health. Mr. Logan Denton, of Geary, Ind., was in Somerset this week en route to Olivet, Ill., where he will be located in the future. Messrs Lester Harrington and John E. Vaught of near Science Hill, Ky., now residents of Livingston, Mont., arrived home this week for a visit. W.B. Denny, who has been helping at Denny's Fair, is now out on the road with his shoe samples. I. Harkins returned to Ashville, N.C., Monday night after spending a month here. Miss Marie Tandy entertained Monday evening at her home on Jarvis Ave., with a Valentine party. A two course luncheon was served. The colors were pink, white and green. Those present were Misses Marie Tandy, Mary Austin Waddle, Hazel Barnett, Emma Cundiff, Alice Jasper, Mabel Day, Edith Parker, Ruth Day, Tony Jasper, Mary Parker, Irene Bryant, Christine McClure, Bonnie McDaniel, Josephine Greer, Lena Sears, Elfreda Peterson, Millie Fletcher, Messrs Morris Tandy, Leonard Cundiff, James Tucker, Cecil Godby, Edward Jarvis, Donald Holmes, Milton Gover, Douglas Holmes, Ernest Johnson, Garrett Woodall, Wilson Gregory, Leonard Lorton. Mr. John W. Randolph of Forsythe, Mont., arrived last week for a visit with home folks. Mr. Randolph has been away from Pulaski County for about seven years and says he is glad to get home on a visit. He is a ranchman and is doing nicely in the west. Mrs. William Waddle invited quite a number of friends to her home last Saturday night to hear a concert given by William Hays Meldrum, pianist, of Cincinnati. Mr. Meldrum has been visiting in the city. Refreshments followed the music. Miss Blanch Crane most charmingly entertained with a Five Hundred luncheon last Saturday. The home was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and ferns. There were five tables playing. The prize was won by Mrs. S.A. Owens. Mr. Parker Wesley, who has been in school at Centre College, Danville, Ky., is now with the drug firm of M.C. Williams & Sons. He will enter the Louisville School of Pharmacy in the fall. The many friends of Major A.T. Keen were glad to see him out automobiling this last week. Major has been confined to his home for several months but is getting much better and it is hoped he will soon be entirely well. Miss Janie Hansford has resigned her position with The Fair Store to enter business at Mark, Ky. Miss Mary Roberts is now with The Fair Store. She decided to turn down the flattering offer which she had at Richmond, Va., and remain in Somerset. Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Basham have returned from a ten days visit to their old home in West Virginia. Mr. E.L. Shotwell is in Winchester, Ky., this week attending a meeting of the Kentucky Utilities managers. Dr. L.I. Farmer was in Louisville Tuesday on professional business. W.A. Moore is in New York buying spring goods for his store here. Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Rayborn have returned from a four months trip through the west, where they visited relatives. They are for the present with their daughter, Mrs. Ed Moore, on Harvey's Hill. Jack Converse and Royce Flippin were down from Danville last weekend. Rev. F.W. Harrop is in Louisville this week on business. Raymond Dutton of Ludlow, and John Dutton of St. Louis, were called here this week on account of the serious illness of their brother "Tweedy" Dutton. W.S. Brown of Nancy and D.R. Brown of Liberty, Ky., were in Somerset on business this week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Oats, of Danville, have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Vaughn. Mr. and Mrs. R.O. Jones of Oneida, Tenn., spent several days in Somerset this week. Mrs. W.S. Taylor entertained with two tables of bridge Wednesday afternoon at her home in West Somerset. Dainty refreshments followed the game. A bridge club was organized. Miss Maggie Adams of Oneida, Tenn., spent several days with her mother. Miss Ruth Ashurst who is attending State Univ., will arrive today to spend several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rufe Ashurst. Burnside. Dr. K.S. Lester of Pine Knot was in town this passed week on business. Miss Mary Ellen Williams of Bakerton passed through town Wednesday of last week en route to Louisville, Ky. E.O. Stone of Danville was in town most of last week selling insurance. Mrs. S.E. Cooper was visiting her niece, Mrs. Roland Raugherty, of Somerset, last week. Mrs. Sam Weaver entertained the Mite Society to all day quilting Friday of last week. Mr. W.R. Hewlett was home this week from Unionville, Tenn. The mill he had in charge burned, but will be rebuilt at once. Misses Nina Beaty and Elizabeth Allen were hostesses to the Burnside Amusement Club Saturday evening. Jesse W. Taylor, farmer, of Antioch, fell last Friday and broke two ribs from the back bone. Mr. Taylor is doing very well at this writing. J.L. Wynn of Luretha, traveling salesman for F. Aukenbaum & Sons, Cincinnati, O., was in town Monday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Ross have a new baby boy in their home, born Sunday night. Frank D. Orwin was in Georgetown this passed week visiting. Miss Addie Caldwell of Campbellsville, is the attractive guest of Miss Maisellle Johnson. Kelsay McWhorter of Danville spent the weekend with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Kelsay. W.J. Davidson was confined to his room the first of the week with a severe cold. Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Amos, of Lewisburg, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Lloyd this week. Geo H. Williams attended the revival services at the High Street Baptist Church in Somerset Sunday. Miss Maiselle Johnson delightfully entertained a number of her friends at a party Wednesday afternoon in honor of her guest, Miss Addie Caldwell, of Campbellsville. J.E. Darr of Knoxville was in town Tuesday on business. Plato. The wet weather has put the farmers behind with their plowing here. Mr. Dillard Couch had a sale Feb. 11 at Valley Oak. A nice crowd attended and everything sold well. He is going to Cincinnati, O., in the near future. Mr. John W. Cape, three mile east of Pulaski, and one-half a mile east of Mayfield school house, will offer to sell his property at 10 o'clock a.m. February 23, 1921. He has many things to sell. Mr. Bill Debord near Pinto, Ky., purchased a farm from Mr. Mink a few days ago. Mr. Chester Howard is sick at this writing. Mr. Elmer Randolph has been sick but is better at this writing. We are sorry to report Mrs. Mary Ping is no better at this writing. Miss Grace Robbins has returned from Berea where she has been for some time. Ida Bullock visited at Mrs. Isabelle Randolph's Sunday. Mrs. Isabelle Randolph visited her mother near Mt. Pleasant. Her mother has been very poorly for some time. Mr. J.M. Purcell visited Mr. E. Bumgardner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Randolph and daughter, Beatrice, visited at Elmer Randolph's Sunday. Mr. Bill Owens went to Somerset on business Monday. Mr. Robert E. Latham and Flossie Cummings were married Monday. Miss Verpa Eldridge visited at Buck Ping's Sunday. Miss Grace Couch of Valley Oak returned from Berea last Thursday where she has been for some time. Mr. George Ping visited his mother Sunday. Mr. Bob Smith spent Saturday with W.P. Smith. Mr. Vernon Owens spent Sunday with Bob Smith. Mr. John Randolph went to Somerset on business Saturday. Mr. Jeff Anderson is making his regular calls at Mr. Alexander's. Mr. John Ping visited at W.P. Smith's Sunday night. Mr. John Childers visited Mr. Henry McKinney Sunday. Mr. John Ping visited Mr. Will Stevens on business Saturday. Colored Notes. Mrs. Redman died at the Somerset Sanitarium Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, while undergoing an operation for tumor. The body was shipped to Albany yesterday for burial. She was a relative of Burl Jones, the barber. "Aunt" Retta Sandusky is yet quite ill. Mrs. Idell Richardson has returned from Lexington where she has been for a few months stay with her husband. Miss Ada Gilmore of Indianapolis, Ind., was here last week visiting her aunt, Mrs. Margaret Johnson, who has been very sick. Miss Mattie Rains died last Sunday night about 10 o'clock and was buried Wednesday afternoon. "Aunt" Mattie, as she was familiarly called, was a good Christian woman and was loved by all who knew her, both white and colored. She leaves a host of friends to mourn for her. Rev. Woods conducted the funeral at the Baptist Church. Cave Hill. Solomon Ashley is moving home to get ready to farm. Harlen Ashley had a public sale Thursday and will move to Eubank. Stock brought fair prices. Rev. E. Vaught attended church at Science Hill Sunday. People are making preparations to repair the old Sardis Church and to fence the church yard. Rev. Geo. Thompson is teaching a singing at Wilsonville. Willie Zelber and family, Logan Bryant and Mr. Whitaker visited Henry Young Sunday. Science Hill. Mrs. Warren Baugh of Mt. Zion spent last Monday with her daughter Mrs. Sherman Godby. Miss Della Godby went to Somerset last Monday. Mrs. Nora Baugh was a recent visitor here. Rev. Helen Bruner has returned from Nashville, Tenn., where she was called on account of the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. J.C. Adams attended the funeral of her nephew, W.O. Pitman of Somerset last week. Brother Fagaly of Waynesburg, preached at the Methodist Church Saturday night and Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bastain, Miss Mary Fletcher Happe, of Danville, were visiting relatives in Science Hill last week. Born, to the home of Mrs. C.C. Swearingen, a big boy. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fletcher made a business trip to Somerset Sunday night. Mr. James Bryant is in Ludlow this week. Rev. Wesley and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a 11 pound boy, born Feb. 10. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hall and children of Cincinnati, are visiting here. Wendell Mercer left for school in Richmond last week. J.C. Adams put in a line of groceries ready to accommodate the people. Sister Eva Carpenter left for Kansas City last Friday to attend the General Missionary Board. Brother Denton preached a fine sermon at the Nazarene Church Sunday. The revival closed Sunday night. Chester Burge is having a new house built on the lot he bought of Uncle Lee Ashley. Brother Logan Denton will preach at the Methodist Church Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fletcher entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall, Miss Selesta Hall of Norwood, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Denton and children, Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson of Somerset, Aunt Jane Howell, Sister Bruner, Miss Elizabeth Moore and Ruth Walker. Mrs. John Hall and Mrs. Jas. Bryant have in some new spring millinery and will have it on display in a few days. Jas. Bryant and Bob Cabbell were in Burnside on business last Thursday, being stockholders in the Burnside Oil Co. Mrs. P.B. Hood is with her sick daughter-in-law in Somerset this week. After an illness of nearly four years, Aunt Polly Hargis passed to the great Beyond February 7, 1921, at the age of 90 years and 5 months. She was a member of the Methodist Church and ready to meet Jesus. She leaves three daughters, two sons and a host of relatives to mourn for her. Funeral by Brother B.M. Wesley. Interment in Science Hill cemetery. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones. Clear Fork. Mrs. A.J. Boggs spent Monday with her daughter, Mrs. R. Maggard, near Eubank. Rev. Mullens filled his appointment at the Baptist Church Sunday. Mrs. R.M. Eubank spent Sunday evening with her mother, Mrs. Green McMullen. Mr. and Mrs. M.N. Ingram were visitors of Jasper Prince's Sunday evening. Miss Norah and Dorothy Vanover are at their home now, where they will remain for some time. Mr. Widen Mitchell and family visited her mother, Mrs. Thompson, Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Estella Diamond is suffering severely from a backset of the mumps. Green McMullen had a sale at his store Tuesday. A large crowd was present and many goods sold. On the 7th, there arrived at the home of Oscar Prince a fine girl. Miss Lona McCoy and Miss Dorothy Vanover visited at Allen Kissee Sunday. Mr. M.N. Ingram was in Somerset on business last Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. Allen Horton has traded his farm for Mr. Phillips flour mill and milling property at Waynesburg, where he will move soon. We are all wishing him much prosperity and success with his new milling experience. Mrs. Allen Kissee returned to her home Tuesday after a few months visit with her son and daughter and other relatives in Pike County. Mrs. J. Prince visited Mrs. M.N. Ingram Tuesday. Liberty. Rev. H.S. Measel filled his appointment Sunday and Sunday night. Mrs. Cardie Reynolds has returned home and is much improved. We hope she will remain so. Mr. G.L. Acton and wife were the guests of his father, V.L. Acton Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. Wallace Estes called on Miss Della Adams Sunday afternoon. Miss Tilda Acton visited her brother, General Acton, Sunday night. Mrs. Lola Gooch has received her hats. Mrs. Nizzie Wheeldon and daughter, Vernelle visited the home of M.M. Thompson Sunday. Mr. Bryant Reynolds called on Miss Tilda Acton Sunday night. Mrs. Edgar Wheeldon and wife visited his brother at Etna Saturday night. Mr. Melvin Gooch visited his father's at Eubank one day last week. Mark. Rev. Kellar preached at Pine Hill Sunday. Rev. Ridner began a series of meetings at Pine Hill Sunday night. Steve and Harvey Early attended church at Rock Lick Sunday. Mat Hooper is very ill at this writing. Master Bates who has been quite sick, is better. Willis Whitson attended the singing at Short Creek Sunday. Several from this vicinity attended the sale at Dillard Couch's Feb. 11. R.N. Early sold his farm to his son, W.I. Early, price $2,300. Mr. Early expects to locate in Whitley County. Mrs. Polly Barclay is spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Buchanan at Ashland, Ky. Master Vola Stewart is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Meece this week. Mrs. Jas. Whitson and daughter Miss Lucy, were guests of Mrs. W.A. Hargis, Friday. Misses Lottie and Nannie Evans are visiting their aunt, Miss Lula Phelps. Ned McKinney spent Wednesday night with his uncle J.F. McKinney of Dabney. Edd Lovins and wife of Bent, are visiting relatives here. Chas. Colyer spent Thursday night at Howard Bodkin's. Miss Edith Harper who has been a student at Berea the past two years, was called home by the serious illness so of her father. Mr. and Mrs. John Griday and children of Ft. Collins, Colo., are visiting relatives in this community. Mr. and Mrs. Ona Hargis entertained quite a number of young folks Friday night in honor of Miss Carmen Herrin's 18th anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Criss were guests of their grandmother, Mrs. Whitson, Sunday afternoon. Pleasant Hill. Mrs. W.W. Girdler of Hustonville spent last week with relatives here. Mrs. Marion Stone has been quite sick the past week. Ina Childers of this place and Dotson of Bethlehem were married last Sunday at Science Hill. Mrs. Linnie Girdler of McKinney visited the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cain last week, on account of her little sister being quite ill. Mrs. L.E. Hall who has been very sick for a few days, is reported better. Clarence Stone, wife and baby, spent Saturday night with their uncle Marion Stone and family. Raymond Girdler of Ludlow spent last week with his grandmother who is very low and also with other relatives and friends here. There are several cases of the whooping cough in our neighborhood. Wm. Owens sold his farm that Dave Johnson moved from recently for a profit of $500. Mrs. M.P. Girdler has been suffering for several days with rheumatism. Luther Childers arrived home Wednesday from Ohio, where he has been employed for several weeks. Henry Neeley and wife who returned from Detroit a few weeks ago, are making their home with his mother, Mrs. G.W. Neeley. Mr. and Mrs. Parker Tanner were Sunday guests of his father, H.L. Tanner. Mrs. Nannie Neeley returned home last Thursday after spending a week with her husband at Knoxville, where he is working. Mrs. M.T. Ashley spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. P.B. Wesley. Possum Trot. Mr. Mark Hines is doing carpenter work for Andy Stringer. Mr. Calhoun's daughter of Illinois, is visiting home folks this week. Mrs. Catherine Ashley spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs. P.B. Wesley. Miss Sada Barnes took the examination and made an average of 85 per cent. Chas. Moore spent Saturday night with the Humble boys. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Mercer visited at Walter Mercer's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rayborn are with his mother here. Otto Fisher and family visited her parents Saturday and Sunday. Parker Farmer and wife were guests of his parents Sunday. Miss Jessie Keith left Saturday for Cincinnati. Ruby and Ruth Humble have the chicken pox. Misses Millie, Oval and Zola Humble spent Sunday at J.H. Girdler's. R.H. Humble bought a horse from Fount Bolin for $175.00. Dave Johnson and family visited his parents at Ferguson Sunday. Misses Ruth and Stella Girdler and Janie Williams visited Miss Colutha Barton Thursday. Alvin Humble filled his appointment at Bethlehem Sunday and Grace Hall was out to hear him talk. Sam Fitzpatrick and family are visiting her mother at Somerset. Milt Hall and wife visited at William Girdler's Sunday. McKinney. Brother Crow filled his regular appointment at Union Saturday night and Sunday. The little infant of Hurley Harmon is on the sick list. Mr. Carl and Raleigh Eller visited at Cloyd Harmon's Sunday night. Miss Oma Fugate entertained quite a number of young folks Sunday night with a singing. Mr. John Vaught, Lester Harrington and Miss Ella Vaught spent Sunday night at W.M. Fugate's. Mrs. Chaney is no better at this writing. Mrs. Amanda Trivett of Eubank visited her sister, Mrs. Hurley Harmon Saturday night and Sunday. Little James Stallard entertained a number of his little friends Friday afternoon with a birthday party. Mr. John Vaught and Lester Harrington spent Monday night with their grandfather W.M. Langdon. Mr. Ira Trivett of Eubank attended church at Union Saturday night. Mr. Leighton Crawford and family visited at W.H. Vaught's Sunday. Miss Florence Vaught entertained her friends Friday with a birthday party. Miss Flonnie Smiley visited Miss Edith Lewis Monday. Mr. Berlin Thurman and wife and Florence Vaught spent last Thursday at W.M. Langdon's. Mr. C.A. Bishop spent Saturday night with his daughter Mrs. Clyde McGriff. Clarence. Mr. and Mrs. John Ray and family visited at J.B. Abbott's Sunday. Mr. Burrell Walker and family visited at Nathan Shelby's last week. Mr. Geo. W. Osborne was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Cynthia Osborne Friday evening. Miss Esta Abbott closed her school at Thompson Friday. Messrs Mitchell, Clero, Clarence Osborne and Elmer Todd are visiting at Stearns this week. The little daughter of Mr. John Thomas died Sunday, Feb. 13. Remains were laid in Poplar Grove cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. Mr. Eugene Abbott was the guest of Mr. J.B. Abbott Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Brooks visited at Mr. Berry Bentley's Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Vanover and son, Earl, were the guests of John Osborne's one night last week. Mr. Ralph Sanders still makes his regular calls at Henry Long's. Miss Ethel Vanover visited the Ping girls Saturday. Elbert Osborne was the guest of Mrs. Rebecca Sandidge Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ping visited at her mother's, Mrs. Mary Ping, Friday, who is very ill. Several from here attended church at Liberty Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John McWilliams were guests of Fred McWilliams Sunday. Bent. Rev. J.W. Steele attended church at Pleasant Ridge Sunday. Mrs. Lizzie Ham and children, of Alcalda, are visiting relatives at this place. The Misses Kisarah Phelps and Lexie Steele visited Mrs. Reuben Childers Saturday night and attended church at Piney Grove Sunday. Miss Attilia Randall spent the latter part of last week with her sister, Mrs. Oscar Hargis of Dykes, Ky. Mr. Galen Alexander attended the singing at Pleasant Run Sunday, conducted by Eli Wells. Mr. Ben Sears was the guest of Miss Lexie Steele Thursday afternoon. Mr. Joe Hargis is still making his regular calls at Riley Hargis'. Mr. Beckham Bray and sister Minnie visited at M.C. Phelps Saturday night. Rev. J.W. Steele and H.M. Stogsdill were in Somerset Monday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Oather Randall visited at Virgil Snell's Sunday night. Mr. Geo. Dykes was the guest of Miss Lexie Steele Sunday evening. Mr. Claude Randall was the guest of Miss Lela Hargis Sunday evening. Rev. J.W. Steele has sold his farm and store to H.M. Stogsdill. Nancy. Due to the open winter, the roads are getting extremely bad. Mr. Talmage Clifton and family have gone to Indiana to live. Mrs. Sarah Pleasant called on Mrs. Ethel Tarter Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Whitmore and little son, Willard, attended church at Okalona Sunday. Mr. Bud Woods of Norfleet has moved to James Todd's place. Mr. Perry Adams has moved from P.J. Dalton's place to Chester Buchanan's place. Mrs. Delia Burton, who has been on the sick list, is improving. Mr. C. Hainey and Mr. A.N. Wilson went to Mr. Hainey's farm recently to call on his tenant, found him still busy dodging the weather. Misses Lola and Mollie Tarter visited Mrs. Olive Haney Sunday night. Mr. J.T. Wilson has purchased Mr. Hainey's interest in the Wilson & Hainey Garage and will run it at the same old place. Mr. Goble Todd and Mr. Arnold Turpin made their regular trip to Mr. George Combest's Sunday afternoon. Mr. C. Tarter, Miss Della Norfleet and Miss Ola Tarter were joy riding Sunday. Mr. Herman Wilson and Mr. Carthel Masee went hunting recently and evidently were successful, especially Mr. Massee. Mr. Bruno Merkley makes his regular trips to town. There must be something wrong. There was no one with him. Sunday School is progressing nicely here. Mr. Harry Molen made his regular trip to J.M. Wilson's of Somerset, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Schoolcraft visited their daughter, Mrs. J.W. Wilson of Somerset, Monday. Norwood. T.C. Ballou is ill at this writing. Willie Burge went to Lexington Monday and had a piece of steel taken out of his eye. Sister Bruner, Aunt Jane Howell and Mrs. Eliza Baugh of Science Hill visited Estel Phelps Monday. A.J. May went to Waynesburg Monday on business. Miss Arvelia Kidd of Lexington is visiting the Misses Reid. Wm. Kidd of Pine Knot purchased a pair of mules from W.J. Sears. Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Land and Mrs. W.P. Phelps and children of Somerset visited F.P. Phelps Tuesday. Edd Hood and family visited Mr. Hood's mother at Somerset. Mrs. Maud Rigney and son, Conrad, of Somerset, are the weekend guests of Mrs. A. Strand. Floyd. All of the sick folks of this place are getting along nicely. Mrs. R.M. Trivett and two daughters accompanied Mrs. Mattie Harmon home last Friday and stayed until Sunday. Virgil York and family of Pnobscot, called to see Mrs. W.R. York at this place last Tuesday. Mrs. Maud Trivett went to Somerset Friday and stayed until Sunday. Misses Dorris and Lillian Gragg have recovered from a severe attack of mumps. Uncle Sam Harrington and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Surber. Jas. M. Eubank and son of Indiana were visiting friends and relatives here one day last week. M.N. Griffin and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Griffin's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Surber. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Black were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Vaught Sunday. M.C. Higgins was in Somerset one day last week on business. Mrs. Chas. Nelson and children were visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Griffin last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Fonzie E. Surber were visitors of M.N. Griffin and family last Wednesday night. Several from this place have been attending the singing at Pulaski. Turrell Spears and family were visiting relatives at Eubank Sunday. Ira Trivett was visiting his uncle, John Harmon, near Dabney, from Friday until Sunday afternoon. Chas. Vaught and wife moved to this father's Isaac Vaught's last week. Misses Mayme and Aymie Todd were visiting their aunt Nannie Griffin at this place last Thursday. Mrs. Kate Singleton called on Mrs. W.R. Estes one afternoon last week. Bobtown. Mr. Rad Eaton is very low at this writing. Mr. W.F. Meece and Dewey Meece were in Somerset Saturday on business. Mr. Jack Smith traded a horse to Luther Alexander for a pair of mules. J.V. Price and family visited W.F. Meece Sunday. Miss Maud Bishop visited W.F. Meece's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Eldridge visited Rad Eaton's Sunday. Willie Barron and family and Jack Smith and family visited Mr. Mack Crockett's Sunday. Several attended prayer meeting at Rad Eaton's Sunday night. Miss Leona Eldridge and Flonule Eldridge spent Monday evening at Mrs. Sallie Poynter's. Ora Barron visited E.H. Eldridge Sunday. Mr. Jim Doolin and wife were in Somerset Monday. Jim Barron returned home from Indiana Sunday night. New Bethel. Farmers are plowing for corn. Rev. J.S. Abbott is improving some. Rev. S.C. Jones is at the bedside of his daughter, Mrs. Harriett Taylor, at Bowling Green, who has been operated on. John A. Jones and Frank Taylor have returned from Bowling Green. Among the visitors at J.S. Abbott's Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. J. Vaughn, Fount Bolin, Lonnie Hudson, Mrs. Mollie Butler and daughters, and Ona Dunagan. Robert Humble, of Pleasant Hill, visited his daughter Sunday. Mrs. Laura Thurman visited Callie Bolin Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Bolin were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Jones. Mr. Mayme Prather is very ill at this writing. Fount Bolin sold both of his saddle horses last week. They brought him $300. John Simpson made his regular trip to Somerset Saturday. Mrs. Malinda Ashbrook is some better at this writing. John A. Jones the hustling merchant of this neighborhood has a new business rule - cash in hand or quit business. A pretty good idea. Trimble. On account of so much rain, farmers are getting along very slowly with their farm work. Mrs. Bell Brown is some better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wright were the guests of her parents Sunday night. Mrs. Maude Stevenson and children were guests of Mrs. J.M. Epperson one day last week. We are glad to know that Mrs. Myrtle Bland is improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Brock and family were the guests of her sister, Mrs. Walter Light, last Sunday. Mr. E.L. Burton will have a sale Saturday February 19. He and his wife and sons will then leave for Illinois. Misses Ella and Lena Vanhoosier were guests of Mrs. Coral Bland Tuesday afternoon. Several people from Trimble went to the corn husking last Wednesday at Mr. Lit Kenney's in Wayne County. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Muse were the guests of their son, Robert Muse and wife last week. Coral Bland will leave next Friday for Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. John Baker visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Besher's Sunday. Harlen Barnes and wife are here from Ohio visiting relatives. Viola Burton sold one of his mules last week. Ed Shepherd and Viola Barker visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Todd of Somerset last week. Lon Munsey and Garnest Munsey visited her mother at Naomi last Tuesday night. Mrs. Geo. Brown who has had pneumonia is improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hines visited her father and mother last week. N.L. Barker and wife were the pleasant callers of Mrs. Sam Hislope Sunday. We are having fine weather at this writing, but the road is almost past fording. Ola Muse is expected home form the hospital Wednesday. Fronnie Barker visited Alma Munsey Sunday. Catherine. We are having some rainy weather around here at this time. Alvin Wilson visited Clate Gosser Sunday. Mr. Chas. Hammonds is rejoicing over a new girl baby at this house. Mr. Everett Pitman moved to Albert Pitman's a few days ago. There is a big revival going on at Salem. R.C. Luttrell's school closed last Friday at the Liberty school. Mr. Fount Wilson and son, Alvia Wilson, have completed the hill road between their place and John Burtons. Mr. John Burton is making a new sled. Enit Hammond and wife visited Tom Combest Saturday night. Mr. Maccafee Bradshaw visited his father, Teddy Bradshaw, this week. Elrod. We are having some very pretty weather at present. Several from this vicinity attended the sale at D. Couch's Friday, Feb. 11. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vanhook visited at Wm. Poynter's last Sunday. Among the visitors at W.H. Bumgardner's Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Logan Debord and children and Mrs. Hallie Hart and children and Mrs. J.L. Bumgardner and children. Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Carter and little son, Joe, visited at Henry Poynter's Sunday. Miss Flossie Randolph and brother, Tom, attended church at Hazeldell Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sowder spent Sunday at Bob Catron's. Miss Grace Randolph was the Saturday night guest of Miss Flossie Randolph. Mr. William Poynter and wife visited their daughter Mrs. Mag Denham near Mark, Sunday. Mr. Joe Vanhook and family visited at Fred Vanhook's Sunday. Bill Barren was in Elrod Saturday. Fred Vanhook and family visited at Joe Vanhook's Sunday night. Soules Chapel. Rev. W.A. Wells and family spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Smith last week. Mr. Noah Bullock has moved to the old McDowell farm. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Richardson, spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Cundiff. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith went to Crab Orchard Wednesday to spend a few days with Mrs. Smith's parents. Mr. Lindsay Cundiff and Ed Mills have been working on a basin in town this week. Miss Katherine King spent Saturday night with Vada Boltin. Mr. Clyde Gilmore is very sick with pneumonia. Mr. Jack Gover is helping Mr. Osborne in his tobacco. Miss Helen Cundiff spent Sunday evening with Joie Kidd. Mr. Bob Perkins is digging a well. Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Mills spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. James Hunt. Slate Branch. Rev. J.S. Abbott was unable to fill his regular appointment here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Vaughn visited F.S. Ashbrook's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Dick of Pulaski were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Jasper Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Fox Beasley and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Wash Brewster Sunday. Mr. John A. James was called to Bowling Green last week to see his sister, Mrs. Sherman Taylor, who is very ill. R.O. Jones and family of New Albany, Ind., spent the weekend with his parents, Rev. S.C. Jones. Mrs. Wash Brewster who has been ill for some time is thought to be some better at this writing. Shafter. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Vaughn and little son visited Mr. and Mrs. S.F. Ashbrook's last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cundiff were the guests of Mrs. Mollie Cundiff Sunday. Lasco Girdler and wife called on Mr. and Mrs. Ono Girdler Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Sallie Slaughter and granddaughter, Miss Addie Slaughter, visited Mrs. Wash Brewster Sunday, who is very sick. Myrtle Gossett still makes regular trips to town twice a week on business. While Fred Prather and wife visited relatives at Pleasant Hill his mother, Mattie Prather, and half brothers, Willie and Clarence Beasley, tended to their stock. Logan New and family have moved into the house with Lola Cundiff to take care of her for a while. Sam Griffith has sold five rat dogs for ten dollars each. It seems like there is a better sale for dogs than for hogs. Granville Lorton and Barrett Marcum were at W.H. Gossett's Sunday on business. John A. Jones has returned from Bowling Green, where he was called to see his sister, who was very ill, but was very much improved when he came away. George Galian Jasper and Ernestine Taylor were canvassing the neighborhood last week selling garden seeds. Mr. and Mrs. John Dick has been the guests of Mr. J.S. Abbott and Claude Jasper for the past week. Everett Cundiff and family have moved on John Ashbrook's farm. Cave Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith spent Sunday with her father. Miss Lola Wilson visited Miss Hattie Wilson Saturday and Sunday and attended the singing at Wilson Chapel. Geo. Smith and Chester Wilson was in Somerset Saturday. Among the visitors at Alonzo Estes Sunday were Mrs. Sallie Smith, Laura Burton and baby, and Ezra Smith and family. Carl Quinton and wife of Pulaski spent part of last week at the home of her father, G.S. Smith. Mr. Harlen Ashley had his sale Thursday. He will go to Eubank to make his home. Mrs. Pearl Smith visited Mrs. Maude Smith one day last week. Miss Martha Wilson spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Delphia Sipples. Mrs. Lizzie Higgins and daughter and Bannie and Edd Poynter spent Sunday afternoon at Elmer Burton's. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Adams had several visitors Sunday afternoon. Mangum. We are having some real nice weather here at the present. Farmers have begun plowing for corn. Mrs. Emaline Dick and Liza Waters visited at Clay Wesley's Tuesday. Plymp Dick and family were guests of Louis Waters Sunday. Green Hall and family were guests of Calvin White Sunday. Mrs. Sarah J. Dick was the guest of Finley Wesley and family last week. We were sorry to hear of the death of Seth Mofield. He leaves a wife and child and a host of relatives and friends. Will Hall visited his brother-in-law, Clay Wesley, Sunday. The Misses Ida and Mary Sneed were the guests of Louis Waters Friday night. Georgia Whiles spent the day at Finley Wesley's Tuesday. Ethel Spaw visited her mother, Mrs. Ellen Wesley, Saturday night. Miss Lola Whiles visited her uncle, Silas Whiles Monday. Waterloo. We are having some very rainy weather in this vicinity. Bertha Rainwater visited Leslie Emerson Tuesday evening. Mr. John Dause visited his daughter Mrs. E. Schoolcraft Monday night. Mrs. and Mrs. Zelotus Dick visited Mrs. Dick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Monday. Messrs Clarence Rainwater and Alonzo Dick were in Ingle swapping horses Tuesday. Mr. W.W. Molden is no better at this writing. Elmer Schoolcraft visited at Somerset Monday night. John Dause spent Monday evening with W.W. Molden. Perk Schoolcraft visited at Elmer Schoolcraft's Wednesday evening. Clarence Rainwater visited at Dave Allen's Thursday night. Mrs. Dica Schoolcraft visited Leslie Emerson Thursday afternoon. Mr. Oscar Collins of near Cains Store, visited at Everett Allen's recently. Beecher Foster of Ingle visited his aunt, Loretta Doss, Wednesday night. Mrs. A.W. Rainwater was in Somerset Friday on business. Mr. Ethlie Ragle visited his sister Mrs. Leslie Emerson Thursday morning. Mr. Beecher Foster visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Rainwater Thursday. Dave Allen, Oscar Rainwater, Jerry Calhoun, James Henderson, Malcum and Rando Cooper shipped their tobacco to Lexington Friday to be placed on the market. Mr. John Meadows and J.A. Henderson swapped horses. Meadows paying $20 difference. Leslie Emerson visited Mary Rainwater Saturday afternoon. Monroe Rainwater spent Saturday with his sister. George Morris and H. Henderson were in this vicinity Saturday. Brother Harmon failed to fill his appointment at Hopeful Saturday and Sunday. Alger Cooper visited his cousin, Alonzo Dick, Sunday. Misses Maude and Huefert Henderson visited their brother Sunday. Miss Audrey Rainwater left Sunday to visit her sister Mrs. Arling Jasper, of Beech Grove. Arling Jasper and Lewis Godby visited at A.W. Rainwater's Sunday. Hogue. We are sorry to report that Miss Myrtle Wesley who has been sick for some time, is no better at this writing. Messrs Lee Hall, Preston Warren, Doyle Dick, Edward Wesley, Chester Dick and Herbert Jasper of Mangum, attended church here Sunday. Mrs. Ester Hendricks and children spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Randolph, at Ansel. Little Miss Vera West spent from Friday until Sunday at Mr. A.J. Adams. Few from here attended Harlan Ashley's sale at Buncombe last Thursday. Miss Ada Burton visited her cousin, Miss Marie Hendricks Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dick have moved on Dock Dick's farm. Mrs. Frances Adams, Misses Lou, Lola and Gola Dick and Ansel and John Adams were Sunday guests at A.J. Adams. Mr. Velber Jasper spent Thursday night with his cousin, Willie Jasper, of Mintonville. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dick returned home Sunday after a week's stay at Burnside. James Randolph is some better at this writing. Andrew Adams jr., bought of Charles Clark, of Pulaski, a team of horses, harness and wagon for about $425. Mr. and Mrs. Derbon Dick visited at his uncle's A.J. Blevins last Friday night. Mrs. James Hendricks is no better at the present writing. Several of the young boys from here attended singing at Wilson last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Jordon Roy of Hickory Nut spent the weekend with relatives here. Rev. Baugh filled his regular appointment here at Center post Sunday morning. Oak Hill. Mrs. Elmer Thurman and sons and Lillian Tucker were the Sunday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.G. Waddle. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Thompson and children visited her mother Mrs. M.L. Casada Saturday night and Sunday. Oscar Casada is suffering from a seriously sprained ankle. Mr. and Mrs. McKee visited their daughter Mrs. Noel Watson of Casey County last week. Mr. John Neeley is no better at present. Mr. W.A. Frisbie visited at Squire Jones of Shafter Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. B.C. Gholson spent Friday night with Mrs. Lula Frisbie. Singing closed here Sunday night with Prof. Virgil Ware as teacher. He was very successful. Miss Marie Edwards has suffered an attack of tonsillitis. Miss Grace Frisbie called on Miss Mabel Claunch Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith and children were guests of her brother, Bob Harmon, Sunday. Sunday school is progressing nicely. Mrs. Lula Frisbie and Mrs. B.C. Gholson took dinner with Mrs. O.L. Wilson Sunday. Mr. George Neeley of Illinois, visited his father, Mr. John Neeley last week. Lillard Taylor and wife and Everett Bryant and wife visited Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Combest Sunday. Oliver and Raymond Massingale visited friends here Sunday. Mr. Jasper Burton visited his uncle, Mr., Elias Burton Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Lula Frisbie called on Mrs. Sam O. Cowan one evening last week. Mrs. Cowan of Frazier visited her son, S.O. Cowan last week. Mrs. Ed Neeley and children and Rendye Nicholas visited at John Neeley's Sunday. Mr. Virgil Ware who was kicked by a mule last week, is much better. Pisgah. Mrs. Lum Harvey and children spent Tuesday with Mrs. Bill White. D.S. Rhoten is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Casada of Pulaski. Mrs. Mary Thompson and daughter Georgia of Somerset are visiting her sister Mrs. R.B. Rhoten. Miss Evelyn Tibbals of Somerset was the weekend guest of Miss Evelyn Vaughn. Mrs. Carl Heineche called on Mrs. Bud Boone one day last week. Harry Bobbitt spent the weekend with Raymond Stigall. Mr. Heineche has a very sick cow. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Boone and little daughter Murrell, called on Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Claunch Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Sam O. Cowan and children visited relatives at Waitsboro Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Boone and children of Somerset were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Boone. Mrs. D.S. Claunch called on Mrs. John Tucker Monday. Tick Ridge. The farmers in this part are preparing for corn and oats. Mrs. Schoolcraft was the guest of Mrs. Martha Molder Sunday. Mrs. M.J. Sawyers visited Mrs. Lela Weddle one day last week. Mr. Thomas Hansford visited Mr. M.V. Vaughn Sunday afternoon. Miss Colutha Sayers visited Mrs. Lenne Wilson one day last week. Mr. A. Hunley and family visited Mr. John Wilson Friday night. Mr. W.J. Combest and wife visited Mr. J.W. Combest Sunday afternoon. Mr. Hobert Wilson visited his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dobkins Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. Ross Wilson and family visited Mr. Michael Vaughn Sunday afternoon. Hoyts Fork. The much needed sunshine visited us Sunday. If any part of Pulaski County needs sunshine, it is this part. We would so much appreciate an inspection by Judge Tartar and help to build a pike. We sure have become pike hungry. Quite a number from our side have been attending the services at Science Hill. Mr. John Vaught's have a private sanitarium. Mrs. Vaught and Miss Gladys both remain very sick. Mr. Council is slowly improving at this writing. The funeral of Aunt Polly Hargis was well attended last Tuesday. T.L. Bruce and Ben Council made a business trip to Somerset last week. Bayless Hall was visiting Wesley Bruce Sunday. Mintonville. People in this community are getting used to the mud. There was a spelling on Carter Ridge at the Dye school last Saturday night with a large attendance. Mrs. Alpha Jasper and little son O.V., have returned from Monticello where they were visiting her aunt, Mrs. Dr. Carter. Miss Ella Jasper visited her brother Mr. Arthur Jasper, Saturday night. Miss Kate Dye attended the spelling last Saturday night. Miss Sadie Jasper visited Miss Kate Dye last Sunday. Mr. O.B. Roy and Lee Holder were guests of Arthur Jasper Sunday evening. Mrs. Martha Jasper and daughter Etta, visited his sister, Mrs. M.F. Chilton, Sunday. Mr. Ernest Jasper made his regular call at M.T. Jasper's Sunday. Mr. Reford Tarter made his call as usual at Geo. Carter's Sunday. Homer Chilton has returned to Camp Meade, Md., after spending a thirty day furlough with his father and mother in Mintonville. Mr. Albert Pitman of Cain's Store, Ky., visited his brother G. Pitman last Saturday night and Sunday. Hugar Vaught made his regular call on Robie Walker Sunday. Mr. R.C. Tarter of Cains Store visited his daughter Mrs. Alpha Jasper of Mintonville, Sunday evening. Mt. Zion. Misses Laura and Clyda Light visited Miss Nannie Vaughn Saturday afternoon. Miss Fannie Vaught has been visiting relatives at this place. Miss Goldie Richeson, Ozina Hargis, visited Myrtle Vaught Sunday. Miss Viola Womsler and Naomi Vaughn visited Laura Light Sunday. Miss Minnie Lester, Fannie Vaught, Lovell Vaughn visited Cloma Spears Sunday afternoon. Mr. Robert Vaught and wife were Sunday night guests of Alfred Dunsmore's. Mr. Ollie Vaught and wife visited her father Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Henderson are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine boy. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Correll are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Dick visited her father Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dunsmore, Milford Eubank and wife visited James Dunsmore's Sunday. Lincoln Cox visited Estel Godby Saturday night. Mr. Raymond Lester visited Lonzo Dick Sunday. Miss Sallie Flynn visited Moxie Adams Sunday. Miss Cloma Spears was the Sunday night guest of Myrtle Vaught. Miss May Baugh who has been sick for some time, is improving. Pulaski. E.V. Loveless and mother, Mrs. F.D. Loveless are visiting Mrs. Lee Loveless. Mrs. E. Stanley of Danville, Ky., is visiting friends here. Owen Correll of Cincinnati is with home folks and is contemplating building a garage here. Mrs. Nell Inman and Mrs. Bill Peoples, of Bradford, Ohio, are visiting Mr. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hubbard of Virginia, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lemont Bryant. Jim Bradley bought a car from Arthur Adams. Miss Rosalie Dodson who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. H. Morefield, has returned home. McKinley Hardwick spent the weekend with friends here. There will be a singing at the church house Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Everybody invited. Mr. Rhoten is visiting his daughter, Mrs. D. Casada. Miss Betty Hamm spent the weekend with home folks. Miss Viola Bryant took supper with Miss Ethel Correll Sunday night. Miss Lucille Clark spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Roberta Collins. Todd. Mr. Jeff Acton visited friends at Allen Kissee's Sunday. John McWilliams visited near Good Hope Saturday. John Wilson visited his aunt, Evaline Acton, Saturday evening. Several of the people in this neighborhood attended church at Liberty last Sunday. Rev. H.S. Measel held the services at Liberty Sunday. Rev. H.S. Acton who has been sick is able to set up now. Lewis J. Brown visited friends near Good Hope Friday. Lucy Osborne and Stella Acton were at Good Hope to Sunday school last Sunday. Thomas Todd and wife visited near Liberty Sunday. Tom Nelson has been gathering corn. Esta Abbott's winter school was out last Friday. Jennings Bryan Acton was at James Abbott's blacksmith shop Saturday evening getting a lot of shop work done.