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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, April 15, 1921. Killing On Buck Creek Tuesday Night Over Fish Trap, It Is Said. A quarrel over a fish trap is thought to have been the cause of a killing on Buck Creek near Haynes post office Tuesday night. Bradley Haynes surrendered to the Sheriff Wednesday and admitted that he had killed I.N. Young, a friend and neighbor. Haynes exhibited to the sheriff a severe gash in his head which he said was inflicted by Young and which caused the shooting. Haynes and Young are neighbors and they with another neighbor set a trap in the creek and were on the bank talking and having a good time. No words had passed between them, it is said. The young man who was with them dropped off to sleep and was awakened by the shots. He found Young dead and Haynes bloody from a scalp wound. There were no other witnesses. Young and Haynes have been neighbors for some time and it is said have never had any trouble. Haynes was put under guard. Shot Dead. Mrs. Edward Baute of this city received word last Friday that her father, Beverly White, was shot and killed by John Bailey, of Clay County. The shooting occurred at Heldrick Depot of the Cumberland and Manchester Railroad shortly after Mr. White arrived at the depot. Bailey is said to have opened fire without a word being spoken. The shooting was the outgrowth of a family feud which started twenty-five years ago. Mr. White moved away from the scene and had not been back since that time. Bailey had been captured and is in jail at Harlan. Feeling against him is high. Mr. White was one of the wealthiest and most respected farmers in Central Kentucky. Wreck Blame Placed On Section Foreman McDonald. Investigation Here. The blame for the awful wreck of passenger train No. (?) Royal Palm Limited, at New River, Tenn., last Wednesday, which five persons lost their lives and over eighty were injured, has been placed on Section Foreman E. McDonald. The investigation was held in the office of Supt. Clements on Wednesday afternoon and lasted until late into the night. At the meeting were J.H. Stanfield, general superintendent; R.W. Williams, engineer of maintenance of way; J.A. Cassada, master mechanic, and Messrs Banks and Johnson, representing the Interstate Commerce Commission. Following the meeting this statement was given out: Section Foreman McDonald had timbering on a five degree curve to the left, raising the track three inches. The ties on the run off were not properly (?), track was swinging so when engine hit this point the track was knocked eight inches out of line and the (?) of the engine to the (?) of the curve turned the inside rail over, causing derailment." The engine was the first to leave the track and six coaches followed. The track was not (?) condition for traffic at a high rate of speed and no flagmen was placed out to slow up the limited which was running about 40 miles an hour. Mr. McDonald will be given a hearing this week. He has been with the company for 18 years as foreman and was considered one of the most faithful and valuable men in the service. Another Dead. Ephrym Richmond, Lachine, Michigan, who was injured in the passenger wreck at New River last Wednesday, died at the Beard Sanitarium last Sunday. This brings the total dead to five. There are now only about a dozen of those wounded in the wreck at the hospital. Inspector J. Sherman Porter Visits City and Finds Little To Complain Of. Mr. J. Sherman Porter, of Lexington, Chief Federal Prohibition Inspector, was in the city this week looking over the records of local physicians. In an interview with The Journal Mr. Porter said: "Somerset has the blue ribbon physician in all Kentucky, so far as our inspections have shown to date. This physician had a permit in 1920 and has had once since January 1, this year, but he has not issued a single whisky prescription." Chief Inspector Porter was in Somerset to inspect the records of Somerset physicians. He said no Somerset druggist handled whisky. He would not discuss conditions as he found them until he has made a report to his chief, Director Williams, at Lexington, but he repeated statements made by him heretofore that the prescription of whisky by physicians in Kentucky has developed into a "colossal fraud." "Not one of the prescriptions issued in 10," said Chief Inspector Porter, "is given for any disease, but solely to quench a thirst. Until physicians cease issuing prescriptions for trivial ailments or for no ailments at all, this prescription business is the gravest menace to the success of the enforcement of the prohibition law." Mr. Porter is an experienced newspaper man, having been the owner of a newspaper in Ohio before coming to Kentucky, and for ten years was managing editor of the Lexington Herald. He also has done special and regular assignments for the Lexington Leader since he resigned from the Herald Staff. Taken Home. Marguerite Fink, aged 10 years, who was so seriously injured in the railroad wreck last Wednesday and who has been at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher, was able to be taken to her home in Michigan last Saturday. She was accompanied by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. L.F. Fink and uncle, Dr. Megges. Soldier Buried. Not being able to locate Bud Lawson, Beulah, Ky., who is said to be the father of Bradley Lawson, a soldier killed overseas in 1918, the soldier escort ordered the body taken to the National Cemetery and buried last Tuesday. The remains arrived here Sunday night and the soldier who accompanied the body said that he was directed to turn the corpse over to "Bud Lawson, Beulah, Ky." All efforts to locate Mr. Lawson was without success. Fugitives Arrested. Deputy Sheriffs Ed Thurman and John B. Jones returned today from Decatur, Ill., where they went to bring back to this county, Duke Mink and Alford Rice, wanted for the killing of Oscar Arthur. The men were arrested by the police of Decatur and placed in jail there to await the coming officers. Whiles in Decatur, Messrs Thurman and Jones were entertained by Dr. V.G. Trimble and Dr. S.O. Eads, former Pulaskians. They report that the gentlemen have a very fine practice and are getting … Receives $100. The Athletic Association of the High School has received from Mrs. Stephen Jones one hundred dollars, in accordance with Mrs. Jones generous offer at the time when the recent Home Talent Minstrel Show was being planned. Mrs. Jones agreed to give half the receipts of the play. Big Force. Mr. A.W. Sears of Shopville, Ky., who will have charge of the work on the new pike to the plant of the Kentucky Coal & Electro Chemical Co., was in town last Saturday and said that 100 men would be put to work at once on this new road. State engineers are expected this week to finish up the survey. Part of the road has already been surveyed and is ready for work to begin. This road will be part of the inter-county seat road between Somerset and London. Judge H.C. Kennedy (photo available). Judge Kennedy is making a clean, manly race for the nomination for Circuit Judge. Almost without exception, his old friends are giving him their loyal support, while many hundreds of men in Pulaski County who did not support him six years ago, are for him now. They say that he is broad and liberal and has always met them with a genial smile and handshake, making no difference in his treatment of those who voted for him and those who did not. Our people know him now as a good neighbor and leading citizen, and they esteem him very highly. He and his excellent family have lived among us for nine years. They are our people. The people know that in the race six years ago he was badly mistreated and now they are going to make things right. The young men of the district especially are lining up almost solidly for him. They know that his fight is a fight for an opportunity for them. If men are to get into the offices and hold them a life time, then the door of opportunity is closed to our boys. The women voters are also much interested in his race. They are fair and believe in giving every one a square deal. They believe it is his time and they are for him. They know that a political ring exists in Pulaski County which undertakes to control all the offices and say just who shall have them, and they are going to help vote it out of existence. Judge Kennedy is pitching his campaign upon a high plane. He hopes that the race shall be free from bitterness and mudslinging. He is anxious to be permitted to treat his opponent with the utmost courtesy. He is making the race upon his merits. He invites the votes and support of both men and women regardless of faction. It looks like Judge Kennedy is going to make a run away race of it this time. All reports indicate a landslide for him. He deeply appreciates the interest that the people are taking in his behalf, and if elected Circuit Judge, he will not disappoint their high expectations. Pulaski County Republican. Advertisement. Presbyterian Church. A Song and Praise service will be held at the church next Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock. There will be special numbers by the quartette; also duets and solos. An interesting service is assured. The quartette is composed of R.E. Higgins, tenor; Mrs. W.O. Hays, soprano; Mrs. B.L. Waddle, contralto; and Ralph E. Hill, bass. All are given a cordial invitation to attend this service. Sabbath School at 9:45, E.P. Buchanan, superintendent. Mid-week prayer service Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. C.H. Talbot, Minister. Card of Thanks. Somerset, Ky., April 12, 1921. No formal word of thanks can adequately convey our feelings of appreciation to you, who came to us in our hours of measureless grief, and did for us the priceless and many deeds of kindness, when our beloved wife and mother fell asleep. While we can but take advantage of this opportunity to thank all collectively, yet in our hearts and minds, we shall always recall each one of you separately and always in grateful remembrance. J.A. Sherman and Children; Mr. and Mrs. T. Watson Batts; and, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Sheneman. Card of Appreciation. Won't you please allow us to express to you and through your paper to the good people of this town our appreciation of the valuable assistance and comfort rendered to the injured people who were brought here from the accident at New River. There was nothing left undone to relieve the suffering and inconvenience of these people and the prompt, voluntary aid given by the citizens of Somerset clearly demonstrates that there is no more charitable or hospitable people to be found anywhere. We could not let this matter pass without telling you how deeply we feel and appreciate all that was done. Yours truly, J.G. Clements, Supt. Frankfort Notes. Governor Morrow made requisition on the Governor of Illinois for the return of Nevil Mink and Clifford Rice, under arrest in Mason Co., Ill., and wanted in Pulaski County on the charge of willful murder. They are accused of murdering Oscar Arthur. The Governor refused to grant executive clemency to George Isaacs Phelps of Pulaski County, serving a two years penitentiary sentence for jail breaking, and to Sam West, of the same county, who is serving a six months jail sentence for assault. Old Subscriber. Mr. J.T. Brock, of Trimble, was in town Saturday and called to pay his subscription to The Journal for the 30th time. Mr. Brock has been a subscriber to The Journal since the first issue of the paper and he has never missed a copy. He says he could not possibly do without the paper. Mr. Brock is one of The Journal's best friends and we appreciate his kindly interest in the paper. To Danville. Rev. C.H. Talbot was operated on in Danville, Ky., Tuesday. Rev. Talbot has been suffering for some time with a floating cartilage in the knee and decided, after consultation with several doctors, to have it removed. His many friends hope for his immediate recovery. For Sale. Ford Sedan, almost new, only been in use about eight months, is in first class shape. Will sell at a bargain. Call phone 146 or see A.C. Weddle, 401 College St., for demonstration. Gets Score. The Brunswick Billiard Parlor has made arrangement to get by wire the baseball score of all the leagues each day. Lighting Up. Agent S.A. Waddle is installing two complete Delco Lighting Systems this week for Jack Edwards and Gran Lorton, prominent farmers of the county. They are having lights put in their homes, farms, garage and other buildings. Messrs Edwards and Lorton are two of the most progressive farmers in the county and are always making improvements. It is not going to be long before every farmer in the county will have these conveniences. Small Fire. Fire at the home of W.R. Carl Monday night damaged the property about $200. The fire department responded promptly to the alarm and soon had the fire out. Fire Truck Purchased By City Is Modern In Every Particular And Needed. At the session of the City Council Monday night a deal was closed with Mr. E.M. Hite, representing the American La-France Fire Engine Company, for one of their latest and most approved type of combination chemical engine and hoe motor cars. This car is the same type as used in larger cities and is 65 horse power. It carries two large chemical tanks and has room for twelve men. The car is guaranteed to speed 50 miles an hour up and down hill. The price paid for the car was $5,100 delivered at Somerset. The old Ford truck was taken in by the company for $1,275 and is to be first payment on the new truck. The remainder is distributed over three years. In conversation with a representative of the Kentucky Actuarial Bureau, after going over the specifications of the new truck, he advised that Somerset was now entitled to a rating of eighth class and that he had so recommended to the Bureau. This new rating is about 10 per cent reduction form present insurance rtes and a conservative estimate is that the inhabitants of Somerset will have $2,500 per year in premiums; the property to be saved by the new truck can only be determined by actual results accomplished. Appointed Administrator. Ben V. Smith was appointed administrator of Frank Edward Cook, who was killed in the wreck at New River, Tenn., last week. Mr. Cook's home was at Orion, Michigan. The body was shipped to that place last Saturday. He gave bond in the sum of $10,000. Appointed Deputy. John Bell Jones was appointed a Deputy Sheriff this week by Sheriff John M. Weddle. Federal Prohibition Officers Raid Ship. Dry Agents In Fight With Alien Sailors; Four Japanese Held. Following Arrest of the Sailors, The Prohibition Officers Boarded The Steamship and Seized Liquor, Which Was Brought Ashore. Western Newspaper Union News Service. Jacksonville, Fla. - One Japanese sailor was wounded seriously and four others were placed under arrest by Federal prohibition officers during a raid conducted for whisky which, it is said by authorities, was being smuggled ashore from the Japanese steamship Erie Maru. The shooting took place, officers said, when one of the Japanese seamen opened fire on them. They returned the fire, they said, wounding one of the crew. He was removed to a hospital here and four others arrested on technical charges pending an investigation. According to the officers, they had information that the Japanese would attempt to smuggle liquor through this port and negotiated with sailors to have the contraband delivered to them. It was brought about by sailors, it was said, and as soon as its delivery was effected the officers started to place the men under arrest, when one of the Japanese opened fire. The arrests then were made. The Erie Maru put in here April 7 from Barry, England, to load phosphate. It is in command of Captain M. Hambayshie. Following arrest of the sailors, the prohibition officers boarded the steamship and seized 12 cases of liquor, in addition to 14 cases which had been brought ashore. Captain Hambayshie was said to be confined to his ship by illness and refused to make a statement. Arms Stock Seized. El Paso, Texas - Fifty pistols and 30,000 rounds of ammunition, all American made, were seized in Juarez by customs men under command of Rafael Davila. The ammunition, packed as if for shipment, was intended for bandits in Southern Chihuahua, Colonel Davila said, according to private information he had obtained which led to the seizure. Marriage Licenses. Eight marriage licenses have been issued from the County Clerk's office during the past week: George A. Lewis, 73, to Nannie Heath, 53; Roma Phelps, 34, to Martha Phelps, 26; Henry Buchanan, 36, to Bertha Tartar, 36; William Colvin Hopper, 24, to Lena McDaniel, 18; Elmer L. Gibson, 23, to Carrie Loveall, 17; Luther C. Baker, 28, to Hettie Mae Jasper, 17; Wm. O.B. Garrison, 25, to Maud Wells, 17; Bert Norton, 20, to Beulah Dyer, 15. Hospital Notes. Mrs. J.M. Lloyd of Burnside, who had her tonsils removed is suffering very much with her throat. Mrs. Jim Waddle who is here for medical treatment is getting along nicely. Dr. Gibson of Science Hill brought little Dorothy Godby to the hospital for medical treatment. J.A. Ford continues to be seriously ill. Mrs. John Trimble is getting along very nicely after a recent serious operation. Mr. Roscoe Helton of Greenwood who has been here for medical treatment, has returned home. Mrs. Francis Watson of Monticello who underwent an operation last Wednesday is getting along nicely and will soon return home. Mrs. Mitchell Quinton and baby of Pulaski returned home Tuesday. Mrs. W.G. Chestnut has recovered sufficiently to return home. Mrs. Daisy Allison will return home Saturday. Mrs. Cora Hughes was brought to the hospital Tuesday and was operated on yesterday. C. Haney who has been in the hospital for several weeks still remains very ill. Drs. Cain and Norfleet were called to see Dr. Hart's mother, who has a paralytic stroke. Mrs. E.E. McBride who underwent an operation will be able to return home today. Ada Jones who underwent an operation will return home today. Buncombe. Farmers are busy preparing for crops, but the snow which fell Sunday night makes us feel as if summer was a little distance away yet. We have some measles and whooping cough in our neighborhood. Mary, the crippled daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Owens, is very sick with measles. Quincy Hardwick and family of Caintown, have moved to James Keith's farm. Death came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Baugh Friday, April 8th, and took away Curtis, the bright little six months old son. The little one had been ill for some time and the end was not unexpected, yet it was a great shock to the family and relatives. We extend to them our most heartfelt sympathy. Mrs. Rosa Baker is on the sick list. Sunday School at the Baptist church is progressing very well with a good attendance each Sunday. Harvey Jones of Todd visited his daughter, Mrs. John Casada, of this place, last Saturday. Mrs. Martha Loveless, who has been with her sister, Mrs. Dunham, of Somerset, for a few weeks stay, returned to her home here Sunday. Arthur Easterly is working as sawyer for John Casada this week. They say they expect to soon be through with the yard on the J.D. Sipple farm, after which Mr. Casada will move his mill to his own farm. Burnside. Misses Willie and Jessie Prater were in Somerset shopping Saturday. Mrs. J.E. Fulton returned home Saturday after an extended visit with relatives in Louisville. Miss Mae Todd Brown and George Turpin were married Wednesday of last week at the Newtonian Hotel in Somerset by Rev. Duke of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Prather entertained to dinner Sunday Rev. and Mrs. W.T. Overstreet, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Davidson and son. Mrs. J.M. Dugger delightfully entertained the Charade Club Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Short and family of Oakdale, Tenn., moved here last week to make Burnside their home. Mrs. J.W. Burgess and sons spent the weekend with relatives near Bronston. Mrs. Nan Heath and Geo. Lewis of this city were married in Somerset Thursday of last week. Their many friends extend congratulations. Mrs. Hugh Taylor was in Somerset shopping Saturday. Morris Taylor of Danville was home for a visit Sunday. Cave Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Burton's baby is quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Abbott and daughters, Beulah and Mary, spent Sunday afternoon at W.S. Wilson's. Born, to the home of Dwight McDonald, a 11 pound girl, Bernice Rose. Mr. L. Poynter of Frog Pond, spent Saturday night at Milton Higgin's. There will be singing at Wilson Chapel Sunday night. Miss Ethel Estes visited the Burton girls Sunday afternoon. Mr. Dave Easterly spent Saturday night at Lafe Smith's. Mrs. Will West and daughters of Beech Grove spent Saturday night at Mrs. John H. Abbott's. Ezra Smith and wife were the Sunday visitors at her parents, James Estes and wife at Buncombe. Prof. Eph. Godby is teaching another class in vocal music at Sardis. Mrs. Harvey Beck has been on the sick list for the last week. Earl Beck, son of Harvey Beck, while playing on the hay in the barn fell and broke his leg. He is getting along nicely. Next Saturday night and Sunday, J.C. Wheeldon will preach at Sardis. William Baugh, little son of Tim Baugh, died of brain trouble of April 8, and was buried at Mt. Zion cemetery on Saturday evening. Mr. Jack Owens family have the measles. G.B. Haloway bought a wagon load of corn from Elmer Burton at 80 cents a bushel. Miss Vida Estes stayed at Tim Baugh's last week and helped to wait on the sick folks. Cedar Grove. Sunday School is progressing nicely at Cedar Grove with sixty-seven enrolled. Mr. G.A. Wynn is superintendent. Rev. Beeler filled his regular appointment at this place Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Fletcher Gover is on the sick list. Mrs. Riley Neely is slowly improving from a sprained knee. Will McDonald has a new Ford car. Mr. and Mrs. Dock Gover were in Somerset Saturday. Miss Sallie Parker's school closed at Cedar Hill last Tuesday. Andy Gibson of Pisgah neighborhood visited in Cedar grove Monday. The following letter was received by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Gover of this community: Ponca City, Okla., March, 1921. My dear friends. In reading a Somerset paper today I saw the account of the fiftieth celebration of your wedding. I must not allow the occasion pass without extending to you my heartiest congratulations for the prolonged and very valuable lives you have lived together. You have lived as only excellent and fine citizens should, industriously, uprightly, honorably and religiously. It is as such and for such that I congratulate you and applaud you. You have reared and started in life five excellent, worthy and honorable children, for which you are thankful and for which your community should be thankful. You thus, in the evening of life, can look about you with the serene satisfaction that you have discharged life's duties very well indeed. From a personal standpoint, I must urge that my social and friendly acquaintance and intercourse with you and your children are some of the very happiest and most prized memories. We were each others faithful and loyal friends and welcome guests. It is as such, I still and shall ever remember you, and always with gentlest affection. I was ever made welcome within your gate and at your table and only sincerest kindness did I receive at your hands, and after all these years, I wish you to know that I remember. How vividly and keenly do I recall the many happy hours with you and yours and the many happy scenes. You, as well as myself, can look back over the backward path and thank a wondrously good God for happiness as well as the difficulties, for our happiness could not have been complete and full had we not at the same time met with many disappointments and discouragements. It is these disappointments and discouragements that gave us the strength to overcome and also to fully appreciate His best gifts to us. To Will, Doe, Ella, Mary and Lula, I ask you to remember me in gentlest manner, for how well do I remember their bright, cheerful and oft times scampish mischief with me and at each others hands. We were indeed warm, close and unselfish friends. I bless you both and them. My prayer is that only sincere, faithful and successful lives continue to them and you. For it is only in these ways can we be happy. My life has had much of pain and tumult, but I have never yielded my one inch of courage and belief that an honorable man with honest endeavor could overcome the most of life's difficulties. May God's benediction of blessing and peace continue and abide with you the remainder of the journey, is the prayer of Your old friend, Clarence Owens. Clarence. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McQueen of Tennessee, were the guests of Mr. Berry Bently last week. Mr. J.W. Major visited at Mr. Walter McKenzie's of Eubank, Wednesday night. Several attended the surprise singing at Mrs. Alice Reynold's Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Albright visited at Mr. J.W. Major's Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McQuin and Mr. and Mrs. Berry Bently visited at Waynesburg last weekend. Miss Mary Major visited at her sister's Mrs. Russell Albright, last week. Mrs. J.B. Abbott is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Grace Woodson at Quinton. Mr. Ed Sanders was taken to Danville last Wednesday and underwent an operation and is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. George Osborne and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Price and family surprised Mr. John Wilson of Crab Orchard Friday with a birthday dinner. Miss Anna Lou Abbott is visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. McWilliams, this week. Messrs Mitchell and Clero Osborne have returned to Detroit, Mich. The Good Hope Choir went to the home of Mr. Nathan Shelby Sunday and sang as requested by Miss Lizzie Shelby, who is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Osborne and family were the guests of Mr. John Roy's Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barren visited at Mr. John Mink's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gastineau and daughter Clara, visited her sister, Mrs. Harvey Poynter of Crab Orchard Saturday. Misses Leslie and Stella Estes were the guests of Mr. John Mink's Friday night. Clear Fork. Jasper Prince and family left here last Friday. He will locate in Lawrence County. Everybody in this neighborhood is very busy getting ready for corn planting. Eubank. Rev. Reed filed his regular appointment at the Baptist Church. Charlie Griffin of Indiana is here on business and will buy old fashioned furniture. If anyone has any to sell come to Gooch and Paynes store. Miss Iva McMullin is working in Danville. Several attended the singing at the Christian Church Sunday evening. They are having a very successful class and there will be singing every Sunday evening and Wednesday night. Everyone invited. Mr. O.R. Rowble returned from Somerset where he was on business. Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Hays entertained at supper Sunday evening Mr. C.H. Taylor and Miss Eugene Lee, Mr. W.C. Dodson and Miss Henrietta Reynolds and Miss Berdina Gooch. Mr. Taylor was quite surprised after supper when a host of the young people gave him a cigar shower, after which they enjoyed the evening very much. Mrs. J.R. Nelson returned home from Cincinnati where she has been buying new goods. Mr. Ira Tilford returned home Sunday after a short stay in Cincinnati. Flat Lick. Rev. Wesley filled his regular appointment at Fellowship Sunday and Sunday night Sunday School is progressing nicely at Flat Lick. Misses Ula and Zelma Hansford of Shopville, spent Sunday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Buchanan. The infant baby of Stanley Farmer and wife was buried at Flat Lick Friday. Mrs. James Bobbitt and son, Ray, were in town Thursday shopping. Messrs Ray Bobbitt and Archie McKinney attended Sunday School at Dahl Sunday. Mr. Bill McKinney called on E.H. Helton Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ophia Farley and children visited at Henry Farmer's Thursday. Mrs. James Blanton and Mrs. Julia Helton visited at Mrs. Cella Farmer's Friday afternoon. Floyd. Floyd seems to be on a "boom" as we have three autos in and around this town. Nance, Hines and Trivett are the owners. Mrs. Wm. Jenkins and daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Lee were in Somerset Friday shopping. "Uncle" Sam Harrington, who has been sick for quite a while, is growing weaker every day. Dr. Price of Dabney called to see him last Thursday. Mrs. J.B. Gragg and little son, Dallas, were visitors at Mrs. F Green's last Monday. Miss Dorris Gragg delightfully entertained her friend, Mr. Bryant Lewis, of Alabama, several days. They and a few friends spent a few afternoons out kodaking. R.M. Trivett our merchant was in Somerset Saturday on business. Wm. Jenkins the tombstone man, was at Eden last week doing some work. Mrs. W.H. Warren is at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Claud Foster of Ohio. Mrs. George Ellison and son returned home a few days ago after spending a few weeks with relatives in the northern part of the State. Miss Lillian Gragg spent Saturday night and Sunday at Eubank with her friend, Miss Gertrude Spears. Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Surber were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Todd Sunday. Mr. Chas. Griffin of Indiana was at this place Monday buying old time furniture. Geo. And Jas. E. Todd were in Somerset Wednesday on business. Mrs. Belle Trivett, who has been quite ill all winter, was visiting her son, R.M. Trivett one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Harmon of Science Hill are visiting friends and relatives here for a few days. Good Hope. The singing is progressing nicely at Good Hope. They are getting ready for the county singing in May. Mrs. Eva Todd visited her mother near Pnobscott last week. Mr. Ed Sanders went to Danville to be operated on last Wednesday. Mr. W.J. Major was in Eubank on business last week. Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Herrin of Eubank took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Major last week. Mrs. Sallie Gastineau has been very ill but is slowly improving. Mrs. Laura has been on the sick list but is improving nicely. Miss Mary Major has returned home from Quails, Ky., where she has been visiting her sister. Mrs. J.B. Abbott is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Woodson at Burnside. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Albright were the Saturday guests of W.J. Major. Grundy. Brother Ridner filled his regular appointments Saturday and Sunday at Rock Lick. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bray and children are visiting their parents near Grundy. Miss Vanie Hewitt was in Somerset Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Hewitt and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hewitt. Mrs. Oscar Hubble is still improving at this writing. Mr. R.C. Tartar of Somerset spent the afternoon with J.M. Hewitt Sunday. Mrs. John Hunt is very ill at this writing. Mr. William Hewitt attended Sunday School at Bradley Chapel Sunday afternoon. Rev. Sears failed to fill his appointment Thursday night, but Bro. Mills was present and gave an interesting talk. Hogue. Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Land of Somerset spent the first of last week here with her sister, Mrs. A.J. Adams and family. Misses Lou and Lola Dick and Martha Hodge visited at Mr. Sam West's of Cave Hill last Friday. Rev. Olive Baugh filled his regular appointment here at Center Post Sunday morning. Misses Lulu and Rhetta Adams returned home Friday after a few days visit with relatives in Somerset and Science Hill. Mr. James Randolph, who has been quite ill for some time, is better at this writing. Several of our young men attended the singing at Sardis Saturday night. Mrs. Andrew Blevins and son of King Bee were Sunday guests of her mother, Mrs. Mary J. Dick. Messrs Melvin and Jonas Spears of Bethel Ridge attended church here Sunday. Miss Myrtle Wesley who is ill with lung trouble is no better. Sister Bruner preached at King Bee Friday and Saturday nights. Mr. Otis Baugh who works at Worley is home for a few days. Miss Elizabeth Blevins of King Bee visited Rosetta Blevins last Sunday. Mrs. James Hendricks who is very sick and has been for some time, is no better. Ingle. Rev. Frank Beasley filled his regular appointment at Cedar Point Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Pennington of near Gilpin visited relatives near here the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Eads are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl. Mr. Milton Weddle and Alger Weddle made a business trip to Louisville, Ky., the first of the week. Miss Lucy Cain and Bonnie Tarter of near Cains Store, visited at Andrew Lane's Thursday night and attended church at Faubush. Mr. Henry Dick took a flying trip to Moreland, Ky., the last of the week. Mr. W. Cain, Frank Burkett and V. Cain of near Faubush were in this part on business Saturday. Mr. Ed Davis and son were in this part delivery chairs Saturday. Keno. Bro Harrison Minton and family are here with relatives bidding them good bye as they are leaving for Kansas. Bro. Minton says he never expects to be with us any more. We regret to part with him as he is one of our old friends. A large crowd attended church at Mt. Union Saturday night and Sunday. Rev. Geo. Godsey was re-elected as pastor for the year. Bertha and Ollie Wilson were Sunday guests of Miss Mallie Wilson. Mr. Clarence Cancox has been on the sick list for the last two weeks. There was an okre mine discovered on the old John Davis farm. An inspector came and offered to lease and offered 50 cents per ton. Also a mine on Mr. Dut Davis farm was discovered. Liberty. Rev. H.S. Measles filled his appointment here Sunday and Sunday night. Mr. Josh Williamson and wife, of Broadhead, are visiting in this community. Mrs. Edd Sanders returned home Sunday from Danville, where she had been with her husband through his operation. He is getting along nicely. Mrs. W.H. Williams visited at Mrs. May Routian's at Waynesburg one night last week. Mr. Murphy Reynolds started the 11th of April for Danville to under an operation on his hip. Mr. General Reynolds and wife called on Mr. Troy Triplets last Saturday night. The singing at Mrs. Alice Reynolds went off nicely. Mr. Lafe Wheeldon is looking for a farm in this community. Mr. W. Estes and Mr. O. Acton were the guests of General Acton Saturday night. Mr. Cecil Gooch and wife and Mrs. Mary Gooch visited relatives in Eubank last eek. Several attended the log rolling at Mr. Melvin Gooch's. Mark. Mrs. Ellen Whitson and Miss Mollie Hansford have been on the sick list. W.F. Hansford bought a nice milk cow from Wm. Noe, price $65. Mrs. Rome Randall and daughter, Miss Ella, spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives at Welborn. Chas. Reedy and family, Mrs. Lula Sears and son, Will, attended the birthday dinner at Geo. Eaton's Saturday. Miss Sophia Davidson is suffering from a felon on her hand. Miss Lula and Frank Phelps gave the young folks a singing Friday night. John Stewart and Walter Cox were at Mt. Victory the latter part of the week. Misses Wilbur Hargis and Bessie Raney of Dahl, spent Tuesday at W.A. Hargis'. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Whitson, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Criss, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hansford and baby, were visitors at Jim Bate's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clement Wisson left Wednesday for their home in Indiana. Mrs. Wisson was Miss Ida Ramey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wash Ramey. Mrs. Bertha Bates and baby spent Monday at Mrs. Ellen Whitson's. The Mt. Vernon road from Mark to Sixteen school house is being graded, the work being under the supervision of Jas. A. Hansford. Miss Janie Hansford was in Somerset Monday. Mr. and Mrs. K.D. Dykes have moved to F.B. Linville's farm. Oak Hill. Born, to the wife of Mr. Dunn Bogle, a fine boy, April 9. Our Sunday School is progressing nicely. Mrs. I.F. Gholson and Mrs. T.B. Gholson and children, Louise and Vena of Spaw, Ky., are visiting relatives here. Mrs. B.C. Gholson and Mrs. T.B. Gholson and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gholson Sunday. Mrs. I.F. Gholson and Miss Mabel Claunch spent Saturday night with Mrs. Lula Frisbie. Mr. Estie Flynn of Torrent, Ky., visited friends here Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Frank Barnett is some better. Mr. John Neely is no better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Waddle visited Mrs. George Waddle Saturday afternoon. Mae Frisbie spent Friday night with Mrs. B.C. Gholson. Bertha and Vangie Neely, Anna Smith, Jessie and Flossie Jones, Mae and Ora Frisbie called on Ova Casada Sunday afternoon. Jessie and Flossie Jones visited Mabel Claunch one day last week. Parkers Lake. Rev. C.W. Cook and Rev. Chitwood preached here Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Joe Walker was in Somerset and Ferguson last week shopping and visiting her sister, Mrs. Dennie Waddle. Luther Bryant and Oscar Miller of Greenwood, motored through here en route to Whitley city, Sunday. Mrs. Geo. Walker and baby of Whitley City, visited the P.P. walker family Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Vanhook were in Chattanooga, Tenn., last week. P.P. Walker has purchased a new player piano. Several from here attended church at Dry Ridge Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Cook and children were in Somerset last week. James Cook will move this week into the new house he has just completed and Chas. Walker will move into the house now occupied by Mr. Cook. Several from this place, Alpine, Stearns and other points, attended the last regular meeting of the Masonic Lodge at Greenwood. P.P. Walker is clearing up and improving the Maxwell place. Richard Smith of Oakdale, Tenn., visited is father, "Uncle" Tom Smith, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Miller of Greenwood, visited their daughter, Mrs. Cornelius New, and family, Sunday. Mrs. N.J. Kidd and sister Mrs. Vina Stringer, are in Kansas visiting relatives. Miss Ava Sellers was in Stearns recently visiting relatives. The singing at P.P. Walker's Friday night was very much enjoyed by everybody. Pisgah. Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Heaton spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs. Geo. Reese. Mrs. Tom Gholson of Spaw, Ky., are visiting relatives and friends here. Mrs. C.O. Heaton spent Sunday with Mrs. John Tucker. Miss Mabel Claunch visited at Mrs. Lula Frisbie's Saturday night. Mrs. Jim Miller and Jessie and Flossie Jones visited Mrs. D.S. Claunch Monday. George Stigall of Bronston is visiting his daughter Mrs. Lum Harvey. Misses Mabel and Thelma Claunch visited Mrs. Glen Heaton Sunday. Plato. Rev. Cummins filled his regular appointment at Poplar Grove Sunday Miss Verna Eldridge and Gertie Owens visited Mrs. Nancy Bailey Sunday. Mrs. Mary Ping is very ill. Mr. H.C. Kennedy passed through Plato Monday on his way to Mt. Vernon. Dr. J.M. Owens of Somerset, and Dr. T.M. Garner went to see Mrs. Nancy Sutton, who is very ill, last Tuesday. Mrs. L. Stevens visited Mr. Arch Poynter and family Tuesday. Mr. George McKinney sold three hogs to J.M. Broyles for 9 cents a pound. Mr. Harm Broyles bought a load of corn from J.M. Broyles Saturday. Mr. Ben S. Smith and John Ping went to Mt. Pleasant Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Randolph and family spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Randolph, and family. Harvey McKinney is building a house on John McKinney's place. John Ping spent Sunday at W.A. Goff's. Mrs. Isabelle Randolph has been staying with her mother for the past month. Mr. Joe Smith who has been on the sick list is able to be out again. Pleasant Hill. Joe Moxey of Lockland, O., and G.R. Moxey of Danville were called here last week by the illness of their mother Mrs. Cynthia Ashley. Rev. W. Reece was present Saturday evening and Sunday morning and delivered some good sermons. Mrs. Linzie Girdler of McKinney was visiting with friends here last week. Mrs. Tomlinson purchased a new buggy last week. Wm. Ashley and wife moved to their new home last Monday. Mrs. Margaret Girdler of Hustonville, is here for a few days visit with her sister and daughter who are very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Turpen and Mr. and Mrs. Worth Taylor visited D.F. Ashley's Sunday. Wm. and Milford Doss attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Nep Carter at Somerset last Wednesday. Albin Hubble purchased a new buggy last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Effig of Cincinnati, are spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Stone and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Shepherd moved Friday from Somerset to her father's property by the church house. B.B. Abbott and family and Miss Cathryn Shadoan of Somerset attended church here Sunday. Wm. Sturgil is very sick at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Finley Adams and Mrs. Catheryn Ashley spent Sunday after church at Wm. Girdler's. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Girdler entertained several of their friends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Henderson of Nancy attended church here Sunday. Mrs. W.W. Girdler of Hustonville, is spending a few days with her sister, who is very low. Wm. Ashley and wife moved into their new house last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keith of Somerset have moved in the house with her parents here. The fruit crop is supposed to be about all killed by the recent frost and freeze. Miss Altha Gregory visited Miss Nannie Cundiff Saturday. Wm. Stingil continues to be very sick. Robert Burton received a message last Thursday from West Virginia that his daughter had underwent an operation and was not expected to recover. Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Cundiff of Camp Ground were Sunday guests of their brother C.F. Cundiff. Hiram Effig and wife visited her brothers, Charles Stone, Friday at Beech Grove who is very ill. Possum Trot. Dr. Norfleet was called to see Mrs. Martha Williams Sunday night. She is very sick. Miss Cassie Casada of Pulaski spent from Saturday until Monday at Robt. Humble's. Misses Ruth and Stella Girdler and Millie Humble spent Wednesday night with Coral Humble and wife. Robert Keith and wife have moved in the house with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Worth Taylor. C.H. Fisher took dinner Monday with John Holder and wife. Henry Hines is erecting a new dwelling on his lot, purchased from W.M. Ashley. We are helping Ringgold ring the wedding bells for Luther Baker and Hattie Jasper. They were married at the courthouse Sunday by Judge Tartar. Hiram Effige and wife visited her brother Chas. Stone, of Beech Grove, Saturday night. Mrs. Worth Taylor has been visiting at Burnside. Quinton. Miss Esta Abbott after spending a short vacation with her sister, Mrs. John Woodson at Quinton, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Comer and Mrs. Amelia Hynes were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Woodson Sunday. Mr. John Wilson of Cincinnati has been visited in this neighborhood. Mrs. George Colyer and little daughter Elizabeth sent last week in Somerset visiting. Miss Vadie Sullivan was the guest of Miss Laura Coyer Saturday. Mrs. Bruce Colyer is on the sick list this week. Mr. Wesley and Claire Colyer attended prayer meeting at Tateville Sunday night. Mrs. Rufas Hardwick and children were the guests of Mrs. Alvin Garrett Saturday. Sunday School was organizes here at the Holiness Church Sunday with Mrs. George Colyer as superintendent and Miss Laura Colyer as secretary Sunday School at 2 o'clock p.m. every Sunday. Everybody welcome. Several of our boys and girls attended the egg hunt at Mrs. Bruce New's Easter Sunday. Mrs. Charles Flynn visited at Mrs. Bruce Colyer's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Woodson are all smiles over the arrival of a 6 pound girl, Virginia Elois. Little Thomas, Leslie and Lucy Shadoan, of Tateville, visited at Mrs. Bruce Colyer's Thursday evening. Mrs. J.S. Abbott of Clarence is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Woodson. Mr. T.L. Simpson is moving back to his old home place. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Shadoan, of Tateville, sent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. John Woodson. Mrs. Shadoan stayed over Friday. Mrs. Elmer Flynn was the guest of Miss Eliza Garrett Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Helen Colyer of Burnside is staying at Mr. Geo Colyer's. Mrs. Delia Simpson and Mrs. John Edwards were in Somerset Saturday. Rock Lick. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Lester and family of Somerset visited Mr. and Mrs. G.P. Gragg Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Simpson visited Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Yahnig. Miss Fauna Kenney entertained a number of her friends Saturday night at her home. Mr. Harry Yahnig visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Yahnig. Mrs. Garland spent Sunday afternoon with her daughter Mrs. Joe Aggers. Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Sears visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Aggers Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ida Gragg of Somerset spent last week with her sons, Arthur and Chas. Gragg. Miss Zelma Compton visited Flonnie Spaw Sunday night and attended church at Mintonville. Misses Helen Irvin, Martha Eastham and Flonnie Vaught were guests of Mrs. Priscilla Tartar Sunday night. Mrs. J.D. Compton and Mrs. J.T. Eastham were guests of Mrs. James Irvine Sunday. Several from here attended church at Mintonville Sunday and Sunday night. Miss Ruth Eastham of Mintonville is spending a few days with her cousin, Stella Irvin. Ruth. Mr. Arthur Gragg and Joe Warren have almost completed the pike on the Mt. Victory Road. Among the callers at Mr. R.S. Kenney's Saturday night were Mr. Dewey Waddle, Elmer Slavy, Wilson Dykes, Perry Glover, Lou and Zula Dykes, Gerlie Tomlinson and Fannie Gragg. Miss Mag Eldridge spent Saturday night with Katherine King and attended the movies. Mrs. Ida Gragg spent the weekend with her sons, Charles and Arthur Gragg. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gragg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gragg. Miss Gertie Tomlinson spent Saturday night with Misses Lou and Zula Dykes. Aunt Mary Bell Calhoun passed into the Great Beyond April 11. Mr. Perry Glover is suffering very much with his tooth. Miss Dessie Tomlinson was with home folks Saturday night. Mr. Allen Colyer and Miss Nora Meece attended the movies Saturday night; also Bernard Meece. Science Hill. Mrs. J.C. Adams and grandson, Ray Baugh, spent last Tuesday at Mt. Zion. Alex Higgins of Eubank spent the night Tuesday with his brother-in-law, Rev. J.C. Adams. Misses Lula and Rhetta Adams of Hogue visited relatives here last week. Miss Violet Robbins visited her sister, Mrs. Chester Hall of Buncombe, last week. Dr. Williams, general superintendent of the church of the Nazarenes, delivered two fine sermons Thursday afternoon and night. Those form a distance at Dr. Williams services were Rev. C.R. Pollard, district superintendent, Rev. F.V. Taylor of Delmer, Mr. and Mrs. Hagar and children of Somerset, Mrs. A.J. Wilson and children of Wilson Chapter, Misses Lula and Rhetta Adams of Hogue. Delmer Baugh is suffering from a sprained ankle. Catherine Parsons of Waynesburg is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J.F. Bryant and other relatives here. Orville Calhoun of Ringgold is visiting Delmar and Ray Baugh of this place. Mrs. Fannie Cope entertained about forty of her friends with a birthday dinner last Sunday. Geo. Webb and Harvey Fletcher have moved in the house vacated by J.C. Adams and have bought out Estes restaurant and now run a new confectionary. Miss Della Godby is working Harrison Leigh's restaurant. Miss Dora Swearingen will spend a few months in Science Hill. Messrs Clark Moore and W.O. Bastain left Sunday for Toledo, O., and other northern points. Mrs. Nannie Thompson is at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Eliza Denton who is very ill. Walter Roy is all smiles; it's a girl. Mr. Tom Fletcher and family have moved into the house vacated by Harvey Fletcher and mother. Mr. Sam Roy and family have moved into the house vacated by Tom Fletcher. Shafter. The people of this vicinity were surprised to hear of two weddings. John A. Girdler and Bernetta Brewster stole away to Tennessee and were married Sunday. Willie Claunch and Mable Daulton on Tuesday. We wish them much joy. John P. Hudson was in Somerset, Ky., Monday on business. Celia Barker is visiting relatives at Danville this week. Mrs. Belle Jones and Mrs. Cloda Jones visited Mrs. Emily Taylor Sunday. Mollie Butler was the guest of Mrs. Alfred Beasley Friday. Nellie McBeath, who has been ill, is gradually improving. Dewitt Hudson and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Turpen Sunday. Fred Prather who has been confined to his bed, is slowly getting better. Mr. Alfred Beasley is no better at this writing. Peter Baker was the Sunday guest of his sister, Mrs. Zara Godby. Lizzie Hardgrove was in town Saturday on business. Mrs. G.W. Rainwater is visiting her daughter at Faubush this week. Soules Chapel. Messrs Edd Mills and Bernard Meece, Misses May West and Daisy B. Jackson attended church at Sweeney's Chapel Sunday. Mr. C.T. Cundiff spent Sunday evening with S.B. Smith. Misses Priscilla Godby, Maude McDowell and Taylor McGahan spent Sunday afternoon with Mabel and Zelma Cundiff. Mrs. C.T. Cundiff visited her sister, Mrs. R.T. Elliott, Saturday evening. Miss Iva Lena Jackson gave a dumb party Thursday evening. Miss James Gilmore spent last week at home, returned Saturday to Mrs. E. Girdler's to stay while having some dental work done. Mr. Ralph Smith spent Sunday with Fred Osborne. Miss Zada Mills has improved enough to be out riding last week. Mr. Bill Harper and Ola McCoy went to Sweeney's Chapel to church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T.L. King have been real sick this week. Mr. Bela Gover has had a nice porch put to his residence. Word was received from Mr. and Mrs. Fed McDowell of a son arriving March 28. Mr. Ray Reid was in this vicinity Friday buying eggs. Valley Oak. Edd Price and wife spent Monday with their daughter Mrs. Stanley Farmer. Gillus Farmer spent a part of last week with his daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Carter. Tom Buchanan and several others were Somerset shoppers Thursday. Rev. Wesley filled is appointment at Fellowship the first Sunday. Misses Ula and Zelma Hansford spent Sunday with their grandparents H.H. Buchanan and wife. T.C. Randolph and wife of Somerset spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives near Elrod. John Eaton and family were in town Thursday. Miss Mollie Hansford has been very sick but is better at this writing. The infant son of Stanley Farmer and wife died and was buried at Flat Lick Friday. Mr. Sears our blacksmith, and family, are moving from our neighborhood. Mrs. J.H. Bobbitt and son, Ray, were in Somerset Thursday.