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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, added to the archives with permission The Somerset Journal The Oldest Democratic Newspaper in the Mountains of Kentucky Feese & Williams Somerset, Ky., Friday, May 14, 1920. Murder - Suicide. Cole Coffey, Slayer of Oliver Slaven, Takes Own Life When Surrounded at Stearns. Cole Coffey shot and killed Oliver Slaven at Stearns last Sunday afternoon about five o'clock, Slaven dying Sunday night. From information as near as the Journal was able to get, Slaven, who was deputy sheriff, arrested Coffey Sunday morning for peddling whisky and took from him eight quarts of the genuine article. Somewhere near the coal chutes Coffey made his escape. Later in the afternoon while a ball game was in progress at the ball park a man named West informed Slaven where Coffey was hiding in a nearby house and when Slaven attempted to again place him under arrest, Coffey fired five shots three taking effect. Coffey was at large till Monday morning when officers approached a house to arrest him when he fired a bullet into his own head, dying instantly. Coffey was a miner, employed by the Stearns Coal & Lumber Company without family and was being held under $3,000 bond for complicity in the murder of George Staley two months ago. Slaven leaves a wife and several children. Well Known Here. James F. Brady, 33, who had been ill for about three months at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Brady at Stanford, died last Thursday evening. He suffered from a complication of troubles but the dreaded Bright's disease made death certain and sure. Mr. Brady's home was at Stanford where he was born and reared and where he had spent most of his life with exception of the time he lived in Somerset where he was employed as salesman in the shoe department of the Fair Store, having to give up his position on account of illness. He was a member of the Baptist Church, was an exceedingly clever, affable gentleman and made friends wherever he went. Besides the wife, he leaves one son, 13 years of age, his father and mother and several brothers and sisters. Somerset friends extend to the bereaved family their heartfelt sympathy in their sad experience and great loss. 181 Increase In Ten Years. The population has increased 181 in Somerset in the last ten years. The census of 1910 gave Somerset 4491, while the report from Washington of the census taken this year is 4672, an increase of 181 or 4 per cent in ten years. With High Distinction. Out of the approximately 1,400 students at the University of Kentucky during the first semester of this year, 174 came within what is known as the honor list. These honors are indicated by the legends "With High Distinction," "With Distinction," and "Honorable Mention," standing being established on what is known as the point system. Among those receiving the mark, "With High Distinction" from College of Arts and Sciences were Neal Thurman, Junior; and Alberta Wilson, Senior, both of Somerset. This is quite an honor and credit to come to these most worthy Somerset folks. Closing Exercises of S.H.S. This has been a very busy week for pupils and teachers of the Somerset High School. Sunday morning, Dr. W.E. Hunter delivered the baccalaureate sermon to a packed house at the auditorium; Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock was the grade reading at the High School in which pupils are always interested, also the same day the Manual Arts exhibit at the high school, and at 8 o'clock Monday evening came the Senior Play, which was given to an appreciative audience; Tuesday afternoon was Class Day program which was full of interest from start to finish; and Wednesday night came the final exercise the Commencement program. All the exercises were well attended and everyone participating in any of them acquitted themselves very creditably. Miss Grace Gover was awarded the J.M. Richardson prize - Mathematics - $10.00 in gold; Miss Elizabeth Inman was awarded the Charles Dugan prize - Literary - $10.00 in gold; and Miss Olive Albertson was awarded the T.E. Jasper prize - Domestic Arts - $10.00 in gold. We congratulate the class of 1920, of which there are 36 members, they deserve the honors they have received from a just faculty, and merit the plaudits of a generous public. Citizens of Somerset have sacrificed much to build and maintain our excellent schools, and parents have experienced self denial and sacrifice to give their children this opportunity, and only lives of usefulness lived by the graduates will justify and pay the cost. From the graduates sent forth each year from the Somerset High School, many of them have become leaders of the business and professional world and some have become distinguished. It should not be lost sight of that Superintendent Brouse and the entire faculty have performed a worthy work by standing by and making the school what it is today. Without competent leaders and able instructors such fine classes of graduates as we have had pouring from these schools could not have been possible. Dies Following Operation. Mrs. Mattie K. Dykes, 42, wife of Elijah Dykes, near Ruth, Ky., died at the Somerset Hospital Monday following an operation. Mrs. Dykes is survived by her husband and several children and much sympathy of the Ruth vicinity is especially extended to the little children who have lost so much. Madison Green McClure. Mr. Madison Green McClure, age 88 years, died at his home at Mintonville early Monday morning. He was born November 18th, 1832, at what is now Floyd's station, in Pulaski County, and died May 10th, 1920, at Mintonville, Ky. Deceased was married to Mahala Surber February 22nd, 1855, who with four sons and four daughters survive. The sons are Virgil McClure, Lexington, Ky., C.K. and Hoy McClure, of Somerset, and Oscar McClure, Mintonville; the daughters Mrs. A.R. Tartar, Mintonville, Mrs. J.A. Hammond and Mrs. J.H. Floyd, Hustonville, and Mrs. John Riggins, Columbia, Ky. There are also quite a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren who survive. Mr. Virgil McClure was in Somerset Monday morning when he received the sad news of his father's death. Much sympathy is extended to the family in the loss of the wise counsel of a father and the companionship of a husband. Especially does the Journal wish to join in extending sympathies to Messrs Virgil Hoy and C.K. McClure, who are so well known in Somerset. Funeral and burial at Mintonville Tuesday afternoon. Musical Recitals. Mrs. M.F. Reddish's class in piano will give a recital at Somerset High School auditorium on next Thursday evening, May 20th, at 7:30 o'clock. Admission free. Miss Ida Tomlinson gave her recital at her home on Mt. Vernon Street on the night of April 30th, and Mrs. R.L. Joplin will give her musical recital about the 25th of this month. Salvation Army Drive. The Salvation Army Drive is on. Mr. Gladstone Wesley is in charge of the drive in Pulaski county. Any one desiring to help in this most worthy cause can see Mr. Wesley. The Churches have agreed to help out and take up special offerings for the army. Many churches will take the offering Sunday. This is a most worthy cause and we hope our people will donate liberally. Formerly Lived Here. After a short illness, Mrs. E.A. Sherman, who formerly resided in Somerset, died at her home in Norwood, Ohio, Saturday, May 8th. Funeral and burial at Spring Grove cemetery, Cincinnati, Tuesday, the 11th, Mrs. R.L. Joplin of Somerset attending the funeral. Mr. Sherman has many friends in Somerset who extended sympathies to him and family in his sad loss. Dies At Lakeland. Just as the Journal was going to press a message came conveying the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. George Miller, wife of Hubert Miller, a former Somerset business man. The end came Wednesday night at Lakeland asylum. Mrs. Miller had spent several months past in Somerset, and recently became effected with a serious mental trouble and was conveyed to Lakeland for treatment. She was a sister of Mrs. Herbert Gunn, of this city. The body will be brought here for burial. Hospital Notes. Mrs. Alex Taylor, Barren Fork, who has been in the hospital for several days for treatment, returned home Tuesday. Cleve Arnold, who received a severe fracture of the skull by being knocked from a train by a fellow passenger, was operated on and had a growth removed form the silt of injury. There seems to be some improvement in his condition. Raymond Dill, who is suffering from extreme nervousness, his condition remains about the same. Mrs. A.J. Weddle, of Hustonville, is in the hospital for treatment. Mrs. Eliza Dykes, who had been suffering from cancer for a good many months, died Monday soon after an operation. The disease had extended to adjacent organs and she was not able to overcome the shock. A little son of S.R. Godby, of Science Hill, playfully pushed a stone into his nose which was removed with some difficulty Tuesday. Bertha Hamilton, one of the oldest nurses of the hospital, has gone to nurse a case in Monticello. Brown's Patent. Brown's shock absorber for Ford cars is the real sensation of the day. Mr. W.D. Brown, of this city, who is manufacturing the article says that he is way behind with his orders. Mr. Brown has placed about forty sets on cars in Somerset and they are giving entire satisfaction. Mr. Brown intends to begin manufacturing and marketing on a big scale soon. He has had many big offers for the patent. Mules Wanted. I want to buy at once eight mules from five to eight years old, 15 ½ to 16 hands high, good weight and sound. J.S. Cooper. Personal Mention. C.D. McCullum of Junction City was in Somerset a part of this week incidentally to attend the Commencement exercises. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hargis Tuesday, May 11th, a son. The mother is critically ill. Mrs. Chas. Moss and little daughter of Philadelphia, are the guests of Mrs. T.M. Scott and mother. J.B. Inman of Tennessee spent Sunday in Somerset. Mr. and Mrs. Millard Hall of Oakdale, Tenn., attended the graduation exercises here this week. Their daughter being one of the graduates. Mrs. Guy Correll of Ohio is visiting the family of Judge Wm. Catron. Mrs. L.V. Sink of Lexington and her brother John Carr who is in school at Lexington, were here this week for the graduation exercises. A.M. Poynter of Elrod was in town Monday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Brinkley Barnett of Lexington were visiting relatives in Somerset this week. Dr. Sam P. Gilmore of New York is visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Gilmore and other relatives in Somerset. Mrs. Fred Wrampelmeir of Cincinnati is the guest of Mrs. Chas. Adams. J.C. Bradley of Harrodsburg was in Somerset Tuesday on business. The Chautauqua Circle will meet with Mrs. Will Waddle Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. R.L. Joplin spent Sunday with the family of E.A. Sherman, at Norwood, Ohio. A.E. Gray of Leahy, Wash., is visiting at the homes of Mrs. H. E. Trimble and Mr. V.K. Logan this week. Prof. Ralph C. Minnick of Minneapolis, Minn., has accepted the Principalship of the Somerset High School for the next year. Judge R.C. Tartar was in Monroe county the first of the week looking after some oil interests he has in that county. During his absence Judge M.L. Jarvis acted as County Judge pro tem. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Pumphrey of Lancaster arrived yesterday for a visit at the home of their son F.V. Pumphrey. Mr. John Slessinger attended the state bill posters convention in Louisville last week and was honored by being elected vice president of the state association. Col. T.M. Thatcher was in Cincinnati the first of the week on business for the Gem picture house. Cecil Williams is in Washington, D.C., this week supposedly to attend the big Baptist convention, but Cecil is not a Baptist and doubtless the convention he will attend there will not be as many present as there will at the Baptist convention. The young ladies missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet this Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the parlors of the church. Mrs. Arthur DeWeese will leave Saturday to visit her sister, Mrs. Brown, at Birmingham, Ala. Joe McGee was here this week from Louisville and left on a trip to St. Louis. Born to the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Cain Sunday, May 9th, a fine girl. Harlin Woolcutt of Midway, Ky., was here on business a short while this week. He was formerly connected with the Kentucky Utilities Co. here. Mrs. Owen D. Goodloe is visiting Mrs. W.M. Carter at Danville this week. Mrs. Ben D. Smith returned from Lexington Saturday. Her husband joined her there after a business trip in the eastern part of the state. Dr. J.M. Owens who underwent a very serious operation at the Good Samaritan Hospital at Lexington several days ago is improving, which is good news to his many friends here. Jason F. Lawhorn of Dahl, Ky., was in town Wednesday. Mrs. Al Sears and little daughter have gone for a visit with her mother Mrs. Belle Silvers at Mattoon, Ill. Mr. Sears accompanied them as far as Cincinnati. Mayor and Mrs. George Cruse's little son, Theodore, is improving after several weeks' very serious illness. Mr. T.E. Horrell of the Somerset Hardware Co., was in Indianapolis from Sunday till Wednesday on a business trip. Col. T.B. Bradley of Louisville, one of Gov. Morrow's staff and a prominent oil man, was the guest of Joe Waddle at the business men's banquet last week. C.B. Proctor who has charge of the Silerville office of the Bry-Mac Coal Co., was in town last Saturday. J.T. Brock of Trimble was in town Saturday. Miss Georgia Laiken is the guest of Miss Bernice Addington. L.L. Shiners of Barren Fork was in Somerset this week. J.B. Marcelliot of Bauer spent this weekend in Somerset. Misses Ata Lee and Ethelberta Scott of Georgetown University, are spending a few days with friends and relatives. Mrs. Arthur Tuttle of Lexington is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Lee. A.R. Dungan of Norwood was in town Saturday. J.R. Compton of Ingle was in Somerset Monday. Mr. Compton was just returning from an extended trip to Mississippi where he says they have been having lots of rain and the farmers are very much behind with their crops. Mrs. A.L. Burke and children have been spending the week visiting relatives at Bradfordsville. Keno. Rev. Geo. Godsey filled his appointment here Saturday and Sunday … Aunt Jane Hancock is very ill … Mamie Sandifer of Oakdale is visiting Miss Bertha Cassada … Herbert Neely and wife left Sunday for Texas, where they will make their future home … Sammie Bolin of Tatesville visited here Sunday … Miss Flonnie Summer of Greenwood visited her grandfather Saturday night … John Tucker and wife of Tateville visited their daughter Mrs. Taylor here Saturday and Sunday … Bertha Wilson visited Allie Wilson Friday. Nancy. Farmers are preparing to plant corn … Mertie Burton and Doll Dobkins were Sunday visitors at Josh Dobkins … Walter Hudson and family visited at Talmage Clifton's Sunday … Mrs. Tillie Dobkins is seriously ill … Maudie Hudson visited her sister last week. Waterloo. Mrs. Dica Schoolcraft visited Ethie Rainwater Monday night … Willie Rainwater has been visiting Mary Redmond … Mr. and Mrs. Edward Doss visited her parents Saturday night … H. Redmond has returned home … Dica Schoolcraft spent Thursday with Martha Silvers … Evert Allen and wife visited at Ingle Saturday night … Little Hoyat and Hermon Jasper of Ringgold spent Saturday night with their grandparents … Ruth, the little daughter of Cora Eads, of Kings Moutain, is visiting her grandparents here … Edward Rainwater visited Monroe Rainwater Saturday night … Arling Jasper visited her parents Sunday … Audrey Rainwater spent last week with her sister Loretta Doss. Clear Fork. Mrs. John Wheeldon of Eubank had the misfortune to get her leg broken last Wednesday … Mrs. Mercer of Cuba has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Speed Adams, this week … Miss May Singleton was the guest of Opal Vanover Saturday night … Freeland Osborne visited relatives at Pnobscott Sunday … Leff Brooks and wife visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rice Gooch of Eubank, Saturday and Sunday … There was a Mother's Day program at the Baptist church at Eubank Sunday … Misses Nora, Eva and Hattie Eoff were the guests of Mamie Singleton Saturday night … Richard Eubank and wife visited relatives at Pnobscott Sunday … M.N. Ingram was in Somerset Wednesday and Thursday on a business trip … Lena Thompson has returned from a visit with friends at Pnobscott. Norwood. Sunday school is progressing nicely … Bro. Crow will conduct a singing every Sunday afternoon … several from here attended church at Camp Ground Sunday … A.R. Dungan entertained a few friends with a party Saturday night in honor of the Misses Dungans' of Pulaski and Bob and Ben Vanhook of Freedom … C.A. Mercer and wife and "Aunt" Jane Howell visited Estel Phelps Sunday … Sister Bruner has postponed her meeting that was to begin here on account of he illness of her mother …. Born to Ms. Will Baker, a son … Sam Mayfield and wife, Bert Crockett and wife of Somerset, visited Perk Sweeney Sunday … Mr. and Mrs. Lee Girdler visited Mrs. Amanda Hines Sunday. Cave Hill. O.R Fuble of Virginia is moving his oil rig to Somerset on a farm near Buncombe and will put down a test well … N. George, who was drilling for oil on J.D. Wilson's farm struck another gas well at 150 feet and drilled to a depth of 240 feet … Fred Thompson is teaching a class in vocal music at Briery … There is a find Sunday school at Briery under Supt. Virgil Todd .. J.C. Wheeldon will preach at Sardis Saturday night and Sunday. Ringgold. Several from this place have been attending the revival of Pleasant Hill, conducted by Rev. Wells … A. Kelley who has been on the sick list, is some better at this writing … Mrs. P. Stringer visited her brother, C. Owens Sunday .. Miss Mae Williams of Somerset spent Saturday and Sunday with Hattie Jasper … The Sunday School here is progressing nicely … Charlie Jasper of Casey county spent Sunday night with his uncle, W.R. Jasper … Arthur Baker who had the misfortune to get an arm broken is some better at this writing … Miss Della Owens visited her aunt Mrs. Perk Stringer, Monday. Norfleet. The many friends of Mrs. Miller Norfleet surprised her with a birthday dinner Sunday, May 9th. There were about two hundred and fifty people present and enough dinner for five hundred people. Everyone had a delightful time. Aunt Miller was 51 years old and everybody loves her and wishes her many more happy birthdays … Farmers are planting corn … Lawrence Taylor and wife were the Sunday guests at Fred Taylor's … Ollie Ard and wife have been the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Buchanan … John Woods and son were the guests of John Buchanan Sunday. Sweeney's Chapel. Mila Keyes has returned from Chattanooga … Rev. Randall will begin tent revival at Dabney Wednesday night … Flonnie Cox has returned to Burnside after a visit here … John Vaught is conducting a singing at Union Church … China Cundiff visited Jane Davidson Saturday night … J.R. Leonard was in this vicinity this week delivery portraits for the Chicago Portrait Co. … Mrs. Golden has sold out and will make her home in Somerset … Zelina Price visited Thelma Vaught Sunday. Burnside. J.M. Kerns sold his home to Spencer Moody of Tennessee last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kern will travel this summer before locating again, and Mr. Moody will go into partnership with W.L. McDonald … Mrs. W.J. Davidson spent last week at Glasgow … G.C. Nunn was in Somerset Thursday on business … Mrs. R.O. Lewis was in Somerset Friday … Mrs. G.C. Nunn entertained with a dinner party Friday evening. Plates were laid for five guests, who were Misses Mabel Gover of Greensboro, N.C., Anna Denton, Edna Young, and Mesdames L.M. Cheeley and Frank C. Sloan … The seventh and eighth grades entertained with a farewell party Thursday evening … Jim Burgiss has purchased the Geo. Cooper home on French Avenue … Eugene Sprinkee has left to accept a position with the Streckfus Steamboat Line at St. Louis, Mo. … Misses Esther Marcum and Dorothy Blevins of Stearns were the guests of Miss Bernice Mitchell this week … The freshman class entertained the senior class last Friday evening … Rev. and Mrs. J.E. Fulton, Miss Doretta Fitzgerald and Geo. Burgess are attending the Southern Baptist Convention in Washington, D.C., this week … Mrs. S.H. Selvidge and son spent most of last week in Danville … Roy Rew, Maxwell Davis and Cooper Cress left Friday to join the Navy. The latest news is that they passed the examination at Lexington and Louisville and are on their way to Hampton Roads … Miss Elizabeth Allen spent Saturday and Sunday in Somerset … The alumni and teachers of B.H.S. gave a reception last Monday evening in honor of the senior class. A delightful evening was spent … Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Summers of Chicago registered at the Seven Gables Hotel last week … J.M. Mitchell was home over Sunday … Mrs. F.M. Jones of Savannah, Ga., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Burgess Monday and Tuesday … Miss Mable Gover, who has been the attractive guest of the Sloan family for the past week, left Monday for Somerset … Mr. and Mrs. M.N. Duncan were called to Steubenville Monday on account of the illness of Mr. Duncan's brother … Misses Nina Beaty and Elsie Rankin attended the Elk dance in Somerset Monday evening .. The junior class gave a lawn party Tuesday evening for the graduating class at the home of Mrs. J.M. Lloyd … J.H. Selvidge was in Danville Sunday … Dr. T.L. Gamblin took Levi Morgan of Lock 21 to the Marine Hospital in Cincinnati Monday for operation … The sophomore class gave a party Wednesday evening for the seniors … J.C. McKeeham of Williamsburg was in town this week on business … The Class Day exercises was one of the most attractive features of commencement week … Miss Francis Harvey of Somerset was the guest of her sister Tuesday … Mrs. Bartleston of Monticello is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Tuttle … The home of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Hewlett was happy by the arrival of a new baby boy Saturday morning … Commencement exercises tonight Prof. Wellington Patrick will deliver the address. Floyd. Mrs. J.B. Gragg and Mrs. Belle Trivett were in Somerset Monday and Tuesday … Elisha Griffin and wife were guests of Harland Hays and wife at Eubank Sunday … Mrs. Jackson is visiting friends at this place a few days on her way to Cleveland, Ohio, after spending the winter months in Florida with relatives .. Mrs. McCracken and son were in Somerset Friday … Elbert Bishop and mother were visiting W.H. Surber and family Sunday … Roy Trivett and family were in Somerset Sunday … Mrs. M.C. Higgins visited Mrs. M.G. Nelson Sunday … Henry Griffin and son Orvill, have returned from Windsor, Ill. … M.N. Griffin and son were visitors of Marion Reynolds Sunday … W.H. Baston and family were in Somerset one day last week … Mrs. F. Green and daughter Verda were visiting near Science Hill a few days last week. Beech Grove. Mrs. Worth Taylor, Mrs. Ellen Taylor, and granddaughter Mae, are visiting friends and relatives at Burnside this week … Mrs. Felix Phelps spent Friday night at the home of her son, Ross Phelps … Miss Dorothy Wesley was the Saturday night guest of Noma Jones … Among the visitors at Charlie Godby's Sunday were Lewis Roysden and family, John Godby and family, Ross Phelps and family, Miss Winnie Abbott, Charlie Roysdon and Fred Hall … Miss Mary Phelps and Miss Gertrude Butt attended church at Pleasant Hill Saturday night and Sunday … Noma Jones visited Charlie Godby Saturday … Ross Phelps and family and Minnie Abbott visited at Layton Irvine's Saturday night … Mrs. Annie Phelps visited her daughter Mrs. Montie Stone Thursday night … J.W. Godby and wife visited their son, Harvey Godby of Pleasant Hill Saturday … Little Eva Godby visited her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Godby, Friday night … Pulaski. Miss Thelma Spencer of Whitley City is visiting Miss Jessie Wilder … Miss Oma Bunch has returned from Waynesburg … Mr. and Mrs. Nash of Somerset were here Wednesday … Miss Betty Hamm spent Wednesday night with Miss Viola Quinton of Science Hill … Dewey Smith spent the weekend with his cousin Henry Smith … Miss Cloda Allen was in Somerset on business Saturday … Mesdames Minnie Quinton and Laura Clark were called to Waynesburg on account of the illness of their father, L. Pike … Rev. Duke of Somerset filled his regular appointment here Sunday … Miss Classy Cassada of Green Wood is visiting her sister Mrs. J. Denny … Mrs. James Corder and daughter Mrs. Bertha Helton of Greenwood, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Cassada have returned home. Elgin. Mrs. H. Goff and children visited her parents Saturday … Mrs. Geo. Best visited Mrs. Robert Price Thursday … James Gastineau is visiting relatives here .. John Beaty of Science Hill has purchased the Elgin Roller mill and will soon be ready for work … Fred Isaacs is here with his parents … The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Wheeldon Monday and took away their darling baby. They have the heartfelt sympathy of this community. Nancy. Nannie Lee is visiting at Somerset … Mrs. Ada Pleasant is ill … Grace Gover visited Ada and Lena Gover Sunday night … Mahala Leece was the guest of Mrs. W.S. Brown Monday … Ada Gover visited Grace Gover Wednesday … Miss Eva Gover of Nancy and C.C. Gillispie of Frazer were married April 29th at the bride's home. Rev. Turner, pastor of the Methodist Church of Frazer, pronounced the ceremony. Mrs. Gillespie is the daughter of J.S. Gover and is an attractive young lady. Her many beautiful traits of character endeared her to every one with whom she came in contact. The best wishes of her many friends goes with her to her new home in Frazer. Drum. S.B. Miller of Valley Oak visited his brother here Saturday and Sunday … Vena Dykes and Zula Hunt were Sunday night guests of the Sears girls … Oscar Mounce has been in this community for a few days .. S.K. Erp visited his daughter Saturday and Sunday … Edna Erp visited her sister at Bent Tuesday night … Ida Goodin visited her cousin Saturday night … Scott Meece, Romy Phelps and Everett Goodin spent Saturday night with Cleve Erp … Messrs Baker and Young of Danville are visiting John Slavy … The birthday dinner Mrs. Amos Slavy was enjoyed by many friends. Eubank. Miss Ruth Singleton spent a few days with friends in Waynesburg last week … Dewey and Ennis McMillin visited relatives near Waynesburg … Ray Tilford is home for a few days … Aline Godby spent a few days with home folks last week … Mrs. Carl McNeeley visited homefolks last week … Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Marcum are visiting in Danville …. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Gill of Louisville are with Rice Gooch and family … Leff Brooks and wife of Woodstock spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents … Eron Acton is here with Dr. J.B. Acton. Delmer. John Floyd is improving nicely … Laura Hislope is suffering from an inflamed foot … Mrs. J.C. Brown entertained her grandchildren Monday … I.G. Muse is very ill … C.M. Brown was in Somerset Thursday … Mary Fitzgerald visited Mrs. Luther Muse Thursday …. Zillie Dobkins remains very ill … Beatrice and Lillian Fitzgerald visited Laura Hislope Thursday … Rena and Grace Brown visited Beatrice Fitzgerald Thursday. Mark. A new daughter at Harvey Hansford's, that's why he is wearing that smile … Theodore Stewart visited homefolks last weekend … Mrs. Polly Barclay spent Sunday at Mat Whitaker's … Mrs. Ellen Whitson visited W.H. Randall Sunday .. Mrs. Delia Lovell and children visited Ina Sears Sunday … Nathan Buchanan, wife and daughter of Okla., visited John Buchanan this week … Mrs. Jessie Hansford of Somerset visited here last week … Susie Adams and children visited at Shopville last week … The dwelling and is contents belonging to W.C. Randall were consumed by fire last Wednesday noon. Acorn. Eliza and James Woodall are improving … Weck Cash is spending several days at Somerset … Nip Harris and Bill Adams have gone to Cincinnati … R.H. Barnes was in Somerset Tuesday … Jas. Norton was in this vicinity Friday … Mrs. James Phelps and daughter of Indianapolis are visiting relatives here … Albert Chaney and Anna Hash were quietly married Thursday. We wish them much happiness … Opha Phelps visited Iva Mayfield Saturday. Bent. Kisarah Phelps and Minnie Bray visited at Ruben Childer's Sunday … Clarence Harper and wife visited her parents Saturday night … Mrs. F.K. Bray visited at R.L. Mize's Sunday … Misses Lexie Steele, Gilia and Okel Bray and Viola Harper visited at G.W. Phelps' Sunday … Ethel Sears of Somerset spent last week with J.W. Steele … Miss Edna Phelps of Somerset has been visiting here … Milton Herrin returned to Cincinnati Tuesday after spending a few days with home folks … Hulda Stogsdill was the guest of Zula Hargis Saturday night. Clarence. Leff Brooks and wife visited Rice Gooch Saturday night … Reca and Audray Action visited here Saturday and Sunday … Marion Brock gave a singing Sunday evening … A.J. Hamm and wife visited Dewey Stringer Sunday .. M. Osborne and family visited his father Saturday night … Ira Brooks has gone to Oregon … Huston Osborne and family were the guests of Rebecca Sandidge Sunday … Linnie Gooch and children visited J.B. Abbott Saturday night. Oak Hill. Mrs. Bryant Gholson has returned home after a few days visit at Spann, Ky. … Mattie Neeley and daughters visited Delia Neeley Thursday … O ra Frisbie spent Saturday with Thelma Claunch … Mae and Evelyn Frisbie visited Nettie Gholson Saturday … Fay Neeley and son have been visited at Kitter … Everett Bryant left Thursday for Oklahoma … Russell Nicholas and family visited Quince Neeley Saturday … Willie Bogle visited Maggie Richardson Saturday night … Born to the home of Oswen Taylor a fine boy … Lula Frisbie visited Mrs. Phillips Sunday … Gena Mayfield spent Sunday night with Ora Frisbie … Mable Claunch and Zona Cassada took dinner with Mary Lorton Sunday … Mary Lorton visited Mabel Claunch Sunday night … Mrs. G.G. Waddle entertained her son and daughter Sunday … Quince Neeley and family visited Russell Nicholas Sunday … O.L. Wilson and family spent last Sunday with George Phillips … The Frisbie girls visited Corda and Gena Mayfield Sunday … Angie Christine Neeley spent Saturday night with her cousin … Nettie Gholson had several visitors Saturday … Jim Tucker has gone to Indiana … The Massey boys were in West Somerset Sunday. Pisgah. Misses Mabel Claunch and Zona Cassada were Sunday guests of Miss Mary Lorton of Oak Hill … Quince Neeley and family spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas of Oak Hill … Mrs. Nan Gholson returned home Saturday after a three weeks' visit to her son of Spann, Ky. … A birthday dinner was given for Mrs. James Cassada Monday. Quite a number of old folks were present and all spent a most enjoyable day … Misses Thelma Claunch and Angie Neeley were with the girls who were entertained by Misses Myrtle and Mattie Bogle Sunday … Alec White of Terre Haute, Ind., is visiting his brother Bill White … George Reece and family and Mrs. Daniel Swift of Science Hill, were Sunday guests at E.S. Heaton's … Mary Lorton of Oak Hill spent Saturday night with Mabel and Thelma Claunch … John Hall and wife visited D.S. Claunch Sunday afternoon … Frances Harvey and little sister are visiting in Burnside … Mrs. C.D. Stigall visited her mother in Bronston last week … Miss Sarah Tibbals and Bill Humble of Somerset were guests of Evelyn Vaughn Sunday night. Pleasant Hill. Mary Phelps and Gertrude Butt of Bethlehem spent Saturday and Sunday with friends here … Paschal Gastineau and wife have moved to Coin … Mrs. Sarah Gregory and daughter Altha spent Wednesday with Mrs. Ora Godsey at Clifty crossing … Rev. J.M. Harmon delivered interesting sermons here Saturday night and Sunday … Charlie Godby and family visited friends here last week … Vestal Tartar has completed his course with the Somerset School of Business and will leave soon to accept a position in Cincinnati … Mrs. Caroline Taylor spent last week in Burnside .. Chas. Roysdon and wife have returned to Ohio … Miss Celestia Hall spent Saturday and Sunday with Edith Keith … G.P. Neikirk and family and Sam Rayborn and family of Somerset, attended church here Sunday … Villa Withers of Camp Ground visited the Roy family here Saturday night … Bro. McGaplin of Somerset will speak here next Sunday afternoon in the interest of the Sunday school … Miss Clara Girdler entertained several friends Sunday after church. Those present were Misses Dora and Katherine Shadoan, of Somerset, Gertrude Butt and Mary Phelps of Bethlehem, Anna Mercer, Sadie Barnes, Altha Gregory and Telitha Ashley … Fred Prather and wife are the guests of relatives here. Science Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morris and baby of Ludlow are visiting her father Everett Lester … Miss Viola Quinton is home from Alabama where she has been teaching school … The school closed here Friday after a very successful term. The commencement exercises were good … Prof. Dabney left Saturday for Richmond to attend school … Messrs Chas. Taylor, and Forest Hines have gone to Toledo, Ohio … Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Wesley and son of Middlesburg are visiting relatives here .. Thos. Phelps and family and Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Wesley visited W.P. Newell, Jr., Sunday … Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Aker visited Wm. Newell Sunday … Judge R.C. Tartar delivered the graduation address to the 1920 class of seven here on Friday night. Colo. Wm. Meece, who has a position in the post office department at Somerset, was with homefolks Sunday … Rusha Smiley has returned from Somerset … Pearl Baker spent the weekend with her cousin here … Lark Ping is all smiles - he is the father of twins … Nettie Hargis is very ill … Lee Kenney and wife visited at Bent Saturday and Sunday … Idella and Jessie Ping visited their uncle Saturday night .. Bettie Kenney and Edna Baker were in Somerset Saturday … The literary society will be held at the Colo school house the 2nd Saturday night in June … Isaac Jenkins of Cincinnati visited his family here last week. Possum Trot. Paschal Gastineau and wife have moved to Shopville … Bill Huey and family have moved to Elbert Humble's place … Sam Rayborn and wife spent Saturday night with Mrs. Williams .. Anna Robinson visited her sister Sunday … Mr. Wilson of Camp Ground attended church here Saturday night … Mr. and Mrs. Prather of Shafter visited her parents here Sunday … Liga Cook and family have stretched their tent here to make their summer home … Agnes Huey has gone to town to stay … Mary Alice Phelps visited Clara and Lucy Girdler Saturday and Sunday. Hogue. Martin Hayes and family spent Sunday at Sam West's of Cave Hill … Misses Opal and Ruby Benjie of Bethlehem spent Saturday night and Sunday at A.J. Adams' … Miss Belle Blevins who has been staying at Hoy McClure's at Somerset has returned home … Bud Wesley and wife and Mrs. George Wesley and baby of Eubank were visitors at James Randolph's Tuesday … Misses Anna and Coletta Baugh were Sunday guests of Lula and Rhetta Adams … Rev. George F. Thompson filled his appointment here Sunday … Roy Cooper of Ansel visited Luther and Clarence Cooper Sunday … Born to Mrs. A.C. Wesley May 5th, a boy - Hoy … Misses Lela and Ella Jasper of Mintonville visited their cousin, Elizabeth Dorothy Jasper, Sunday … Miss Bonnie Wesley of Eubank is visiting Nora Vaught … Mrs. Bettie Dick and daughter Ada spent Saturday night and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Dock Dick and family … Mrs. Ester Hendricks and children are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Nimrod Randolph of Ansel … Fred and Alta James of Somerset visited at R.A. Blevins Saturday and Sunday … Mrs. Mary King is still quite ill .. Misses Lula and Rhetta Adams spent Tuesday with their sister Mrs. Mabel Jasper of Mt. Hope … Mrs. Cordia Early and children went to Cincinnati Saturday to join her husband. Ruth. Jennie Tomlinson returned from Norwood, Ohio … Dora James of Dykes visited Mrs. John Alexander last weekend … Enoch Brinson gave a singing Saturday night … All day services will be held at Clay Hill Sunday … Stella and Ruth Colyer visited Mrs. George Bray Monday … Florence Brinson is on the sick list … Murtie Tomlinson is staying with Mrs. John Alexander. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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