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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 Somerset, Ky., Friday, July 22, 1921. Moonshining On The Increase In County, More Drunken People Seen On The Streets. Moonshining seems to be on the increase in the County. Officers say they have noticed more evidences of it lately than for months. It is brought to town from every direction. No section of the county seems to have a monopoly on it. This week officers found three gallons hid on a pike leading out of town where it had been left for the purchasers. There are said to be several hiding places around the city where the bootleggers bring it in and leave it for the buyers. Last Saturday and Sunday there was an unusual amount of drinking in the city. Officers had two busy days. For the first time several boys in intoxicated condition visited the Cumberland River bathing beach and caused trouble. The same condition that exists here existed in Perry County and the officers of the law decided they were going to break it up. They asked for some soldiers to accompany the sheriff to serve paper and keep order and during the last term of court over 500 indictments were returned. There will be little done here until after the election as the officers are too busy. Judge Bethurum has made a special effort to break up the business and the last grand jury did good work but there is yet much to be done. Desperado Killed in Bell County. Henry Wilson, a Noted Convict, Killed In Fight. Mr. C.L. Winfrey, Federal Prohibition Agent, arrived at home from Bell County this week, where he was a member of a posse that was running down some moonshiners. On the 7th (?) of June, Henry Wilson, a convict sent to the penitentiary for murder, made his escape. He had killed an officer who had attempted to arrest him for moonshining. It was discovered that he had operated a moonshine still in Bell County. He was located in a small house near his plant and Mr. Green, deputy warden of the Frankfort penitentiary, in a posses visited the scene. Mr. Green took the lead and walked up near enough to the shack to see Wilson. Wilson quickly grabbed his Winchester rifle and attempted to shot Green. He pulled the trigger, but it developed that there was no cartridge in the gun. At this junction, the posse gathered around the shack and Henry Wilson had his gun leveled on Green, a member of the posse shot Wilson in the back killing him instantly. His wife was in the shack with him. It is reported that four other men were killed in Bell County recently. They are said to have been engaged in drunken brawls. Wedded At Noon and Adjudged Insane in Afternoon Was Young Girl from Skip. Happily married at noon on Tuesday and adjudged insane by two doctors at 3 o'clock the same afternoon is the sad experience of Miss Mossie Dugger of Skip, Ky., this county. Mr. Gene Adams, a farmer of Acorn, secured license Tuesday morning to marry Miss Dugger. "She was as sane as any person could be," said her husband, "when we came here to marry." This statement is verified by Rev. W.R. Smith, who married them. Soon after the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Adams started home and all at once, she showed signs of insanity and became unruly. All afternoon the husband and father, who accompanied them to town to get married, tried to quiet her, but in vain. Two doctors in Judge Tartar's court pronounced her insane and she was taken to Lakeland on Wednesday. Mrs. Adams is the daughter of J.S. Dugger of Skip, and is eighteen years of age. The affair is a very sad one and the husband and parents have the sympathy of the entire community. The doctors think with a few weeks rest and treatment, she will be greatly improved. McCullough. Mr. Dennis McCullough, aged 67, one of the old and respected citizens of the city, died at his home here last Friday evening, after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at St. Mildred's church Monday at 9 a.m., conducted by Rev. Fallon. Interment followed in City Cemetery. Mr. McCullough came to Somerset when the Cincinnati Southern Railroad was being built as an employee of the company. He worked for them continuously until a few years ago. He served as a member of the City Council and was a man always interested in civic affairs. Mr. McCullough had many warm friends although he was quiet and retiring. He leaves a wife who is a sister of Mr. S.C. Hail, candidate for State Senator. Died In N.C. D.D. Elliott of Eubank died in Clemson, N.C., last week and his remains arrived here for burial Wednesday. Walter Fitzpatrick, a former Somerset boy, and Mr. Cooper and Mr. Lamaster of Clemson, accompanied the body home. Mr. Elliott was 29 years of age and had engaged in the cattle business in North Carolina. He was doing nicely. Sells Home. Mr. M.T. Crawford sold his pretty Lexington home to Transylvania College to be used as a dormitory for girls. The price paid was around $38,000. The home is one of the handsomest in Lexington. Tate Appointed. Dr. M.E. Tate has been appointed executor of the estate of his father, R.M. Tate, who died last week. Trade Property. Jason Lawhorn traded his home on Hawkins Ave. to Mr. E.T. Wesley for his house and farm on Stanford Pike. Both parties have moved to their new property. Buys Franklin. Mrs. W.D. Gover purchased a Franklin Sedan this week from Mr. Hugh Finley of Williamsburg, district agent. The car has been delivered. Guardian. R.B. Waddle was appointed guardian for Other Goff this week by Judge Tartar. Deputy Sheriff. Edwin Hail, of Meece, was sworn in this week as a Deputy Sheriff. >From Montana. Belgrade, Mont., July, 16. The Somerset Journal, Somerset, Ky. Gentlemen: Enclosed you will find two dollars for the renewal of The Journal for another year. I have been reading The Journal for quite a while, and if you will give me enough space, I'll tell you who I want elected: B.J. Bethurum, R.C. Tartar, "The Old Apostle," C.M. Langdon and Mose Singleton for Jailer. That's the way a bunch of us good old Republicans out here in Montana would vote if we were back in our native state, Pulaski County. We had a good old Kentucky picnic not long ago and that's the way we decided. Yours truly, Clark Meece. To Camp Knox. The following named applicants have been selected to attend the Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Knox, Ky., and left Wednesday to report: Joe Williams Carter, Burnside; Delmer Columbus Hines, Somerset; Earl R. Hines, Somerset; Ivan Crawford Jackson, Somerset; Elmer Worley Sears, Somerset; Morris Farris Tandy, Somerset. The camp will last one month. Quite a number made application from this county but on account of the large number applying over the State, the quota for Pulaski was cut. The selection of the candidates was made by drawing. School Census. The 1921 school census just published says that there are 8,468 school children in the rural schools of Pulaski County, and 1,580 in the city schools. In 1920 there were 8,376 in the rural schools and 1,529 in the city schools. The graded school census for Pulaski County outside of Somerset is given as follows: Burnside 388, Eubank, 128, Ferguson, 304, Pulaski 122, Science Hill 191. Schools Open. The Pulaski County schools opened last Monday with fair attendance. Supt. Meece reports that he is twenty teachers short at this time. Some of the schools were unable to open because no teacher was available. Buys Sedan. Attorney Ben D. Smith purchased from Agent Ed Moore a pretty Buick Sedan this week. Mr. Smith and Mr. Moore drove it through from Cincinnati Wednesday. Buys Stutz. Ralph Longsworth returned from Cincinnati this week where he purchased a Stutz touring car. S.S. Picnic. The Sunday School class of Vic Stone's will give a picnic to Parkers Mill today. There are about 60 members of this class, composed of young men and women. Resolutions. Whereas, God in His wise providence has removed from our midst Bro. R.M. Tate, and the Men's Bible Class of the First Christian church Sunday School has lost a faithful member, therefore. Be It Resolved that the class and church extend their sincere sympathy to the wife and family in their bereavement and Be it Further Resolved that a cope of these resolutions be presented to the wife and family and also spread on the minute book of the class. J.M. Cundiff, A.H. Reyborn, Ernest Scott, Committee. Dr. Waddle "At Home" Dr. Waddle has moved his office into a portion of his residence, 195 E. Columbia St., one-half block east of post office. He has installed the most modern x-ray and electrical equipment, and also the latest machinery to treat catarrhal diseases of the head, in which he expects to specialize. Unless it is necessary to consult a specialist in regard to his broken ankle, with which he has suffered for several weeks, Dr. Waddle can be found "on the job" at the above address. To Whom It May Concern: Mr. J.W. Butt and M.A. Coomer reply to C.I. Ross's statement in The Commonwealth of date July 7th, 1921, in which he charges his opponent in his race for Sheriff with making false accusations with reference to his alleged conduct in collecting coal bills twice. Mr. Butt is a laborer in the employ of the railroad shops and no one stands any higher in the community. He is also Republican Precinct Chairman for No. 3 precinct in the City of Somerset, Ky. Mr. Coomer was born and reared in Pulaski County and is well known to its citizens as an honest, hard working laboring man. Read carefully the sworn affidavits of these gentlemen, which follows: The affiant, J.W. Butt, states that he is acquainted with C.I. Ross, candidate for Sheriff; he says that during the year 1920, he purchased coal from said Ross and that he paid said Ross for the coal; that he lost his receipt and Ross again demanded payment and hat he was compelled to pay Ross the second time and gain took his receipt, and again Ross tried to collect the same bill. He says that the said Ross did collect from his twice for the same coal and tried to collect the third time. (Signed) J.W. Butt. Subscribed and sworn to before me by J.W. Butt, this 7th day of July, 1921. (Seal) W. Boyd Morrow, Notary Public, Pulaski County, Ky. My Commission expires January, 1924. The affiant, M.A. Coomer, states that he is acquainted with C.I. Ross; that while Ross was engaged in the coal business, he purchased coal from Ross, and at the following pay day paid him for same and took his receipt; that after that time Ross sent him a statement for the same coal and tried to collect same twice; that he has papers in his possession to show that these statements are true; that he also talked to Ross and Ross tried to get him to pay the second time. (Signed) M.A. Coomer. Subscribed and sworn to before me by M.A. Coomer this 9th day of July, 1921. (Seal) W.B. Morrow, N.P.P.C. Advertisement. To Whom It May Concern. There appeared in print last week two affidavits concerning the coal accounts of Mr. J.W. Butt and M.A. Coomer, both of Somerset. A the time referred to I was a member of the Somerset Coal & Feed Co., but I did not keep the books of the said company, neither did I send out statements to our twelve hundred or more customers, but this work was done by Miss Eva Crane, Miss Verda Hamilton and Mr. Chas. B. Cundiff. The accounts for the gentlemen complaining were kept by Miss Hamilton and Mr. Cundiff, and I give herewith the two accounts in question as the books were kept, said books now being in the Circuit Clerk's office and open to the inspection of anyone: Mr. Coomer's Account: 1920 3-10 to coal $2.19 3-23 to coal $4.00 7-15 to coal $2.00 Total $11.19 1920 3-8 by cash $2.00 4-15 by cash $4.19 5-3 to coal $3.00 6-28 by cash $3.00 Total $9.19 Balance Due: $2.00 This shows a balance due by Mr. Coomer which has never been paid, and I have asked Mr. Coomer to present his receipt for this balance he owes, and up to this time he has not done so. Just why he should want to misrepresent me I am unable to say as I am unable to say just why my opponent had Mr. Coomer to go up into a certain office and make the affidavit he did. The opponent referred to is Mr. Thurman. Mr. Butt's Account: 1920 3-5 to coal $0.66 3-10 to coal $2.20 3-23 to coal $3.50 3-37 to coal $8.00 3-27 to coal $11.13 7-24 to coal $13.14 7-24 to coal 12.95 Total $ 51.58 1920 3-5 by cash $0.66 3-29 by cash $20.00 7-24 by cash $4.83 7-30 by cash $26.09 $51.58 This shows Mr. Butt's account is paid in full and the books are open to the inspection of anyone, and I am sure that Mr. Butt will be unable to show that I collected any amount from him the second time or that I even attempted to d so. If he can, I stand ready to repay to him ten times the amount I either collected or attempted to collect. For one business concern I handled over a million dollars, and there never was any question as to this money being honestly handled and every cent accounted for. I take Mr. Butt to be an honest man, but in this mater he certainly is mistaken, and I think I has all grown out of the fact that Judge Cooper operated the same business for some time before I became interested in it, and Mr. Butt bought coal from the same company when Judge Cooper owned it all himself, and Judge Cooper tells me several statements were mailed to Mr. Butt for balance due him in which I was in no way interested. I am sorry Mr. Thurman has resorted to anything like this during this campaign and will not, but I want all my friends to know that I shall leave nothing undone that I can honorably do to win the nomination for Sheriff and I want to assure one and all that I have no doubt whatever as to the result on August 6th. That I appreciate fully all the support I am receiving goes without saying, and I only have to say we will keep up the fight until the last. Very Truly Yours, C.I. Ross. Political Notes. Just two weeks now until the election, Ernest Tandy has announced the price of shaves for defeated candidates will be raised the day after the election. The big boat will set sail up Salt River on the morning of August 7th. There will be quite a crowd on board. From the pledges of support given Jack Edwards and Mose Singleton, Democratic candidates for Jailer and Sheriff, it looks like the Republicans need not worry much who will be their nominees for these offices. The Republican candidates have about run out of mean things to say about each other. All the words in the dictionary and some that are not in there have been used. If the campaign lasted another year, Judge Tartar would have every road in the county piked and there are quite a few who claim that he will have four more years in which to get ready for the next race. The Judge is a good roads enthusiast and preaches it all the time. It is said that C.I. Ross is the hardest campaigner that is running in the primary. Ross never tires and when you see him on the street he is always busy. It is said that he knows as many voters as any candidate, too. Napier Adams friends deny the fact that should he be elected road work in Pulaski will suffer. They say Mr. Adams will continue to build roads but the will make sure of the fact that there is money in the treasury to pay the bills. Mr. Adams is classed as a business candidate. Miss Stella May is campaigning just as hard as the men folks and she says she is thoroughly enjoying it. She is on the go every day and has covered most of the county. She has a seasoned campaigner to defeat. Mr. Langdon is known as one of the best campaigners in the county and is very popular. The politicians say that the withdrawal of Ben Hines from the sheriff's race will help Ed Thurman. Ed has been wearing a smile ever since Hines announced he would quit the race. Judge Bethurum considers the endorsement of union labor a big boost for him. If the union vote as a whole goes to Bethurum, it will mean quite a few votes. Judge Kennedy's friends say that they are not worrying about the stand labor has taken and when the vote is counted that it will be found that Kennedy got his share of this vote. The race is attracting a great deal of attention. It is said that Judge N.L. Barnett has more people working for his nomination than any other candidate. The Judge is very popular and has been in public life so long that he is known by most every voter in the county. His opponent is a nice young fellow and is making an active campaign. It is said this race is freer from mudslinging than any other. Judge Tartar evidently thinks that he has an easy race for he is doing less campaigning and speaking than any candidate. The Judge has developed into a first class preacher and is in big demand to fill the various pulpits of the county on Sundays. During the week he will hold a good roads rally and the remainder of the time he is in his office. House for Sale. On Jasper St., five rooms, ball and bath; good garage; lot 50 x 220. See Albert Murphy. Paralytic Quits Bed. Washington - Given up by his physicians as a hopeless paralytic, Marion Erin jumped from his bed and sounded an alarm when his house was struck by lightning. Eric is a farmer and was stricken a month ago. It had been said that he never would walk again. Under tremendous excitement, due to the lightning bolt, he walked with alacrity. Up to a late hour there had been no return of the paralysis, but the physicians expressed the belief that his cure could not be permanent. Pulmotor Gang Bared. Chicago - An organized gang banded together to seize bodies cut from the gallows and resuscitate them by means of pulmotors, was revealed by Walter E. Berger, attorney for Harry Ward, the "Lone Wolf Bandit," who was hanged. Berger said before the hanging he was approached by a stranger with an offer to attempt to resuscitate Ward. He proposed that the body be obtained immediately after the hanging and taken to an undertaker where the effort to revive life would be made. Marriage Licenses. Following marriage licenses have been issued from the County Clerk's office during the past week: Delbert C. Ping, 23, to Edith Hargis, 21; John B. McDaniel, 34, to Sellie A. Starns, 23; Morgan Logan, 22, to Vertie M. Morrow, 17; S.C. Inabnit, 18, to Cretty Hawk, 17; Genie Adams, 22, to Mossie Dugger, 18. Hospital Notes. Mrs. Ped May, who has been in the hospital for treatment is able to return to her home. Mrs. W.A. Kinne of Stearns who was brought to the hospital for an attack of appendicitis is able to return home. Chas. Hail is improving after a serious operation. Mrs. Josh Taylor of Russell County who was operated on for appendicitis is improving. Willie Buchanan who has had an attack of appendicitis, is not improving very much. J.S. Duncan who had a fractured thigh, is improving. Kelley Converse is improving. W.A. Foster will be able to return to his home today. Personal Mention. Mrs. G.P. Sallee returned from a two weeks visit at Montreat, N.C., Wednesday. Mrs. R.E. Higgins entertained with a bridge party Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. James Brett of Cincinnati, Ohio, which is the guest of Mrs. Paul Dexheimer. Three tables were invited. The first prize was won by Mrs. Dexheimer and the guest prize by Mrs. Brett. A salad course was served following the game. Miss Rose Walz of Louisville, is visiting Mrs. B.D. Gates. Mrs. Homer Puckett of Louisville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Paul Kimball. Mrs. O.T. Daughtery and daughter, Miss Hallie of Hodgensville, Ky., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Paul Enlow. The stork left a fine girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Enlow last Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. James Brett and Mr. Butterfield of Cincinnati, Ohio, are the guests of the family of J.M. Richardson this week. Mr. Brett and Mr. Butterfield are enjoying a few days fishing on the Cumberland and are camping at the club house of Jasper and Richardson. Mr. Homer Curd of Nicholasville, spent several days in the city. Miss Katherine Buckner returned to her home at Campbellsville, Ky., Wednesday after a visit with Miss Faustine Cooper. Mrs. James Denton left on Wednesday for a visit to Ashville and Montreat, N.C. Mrs. Denney Gooch and Mrs. Ernest Sears had their tonsils removed this eek and are getting along nicely. Mr. P.T. Mayhall of Chattanooga, Tenn., is spending several days in the city with friends. James Shadoan is here from Cleveland, Ohio, for a short visit. Morris Harkins has returned from a trip to Breckenridge, Texas, where he has oil interests. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Stone and children retuned Wednesday from a two weeks visit with relatives at Portsmouth, Ohio. Mrs. Paul Dexheimer entertained the Bridge Club Tuesday afternoon complimentary to Mrs. James Brett of Cincinnati, Ohio, who is her guest. Three tables played and the prize was won by Mrs. R.E. Higgins. A lunch was served following the game. Mrs. Carl Norfleet and Mrs. J.E. Girdler spent several days at Camp Kavanaugh attending a Methodist Missionary meeting. The camp is located near Louisville. Miss Marietta Farrell is spending two weeks at Crab Orchard Springs. Mr. Gerhard Brown is taking a two weeks vacation from his duties at the First National Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Hansford Jr., of West Milton, Ohio, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Feese. Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Hill and daughter, Anna, of Covington, Ky., are spending a month at Cedar Hill. Mr. and Mrs. B.B. Hewlitt, of Akron, Ohio, are visiting the family of Dr. H.K. Fulkerson. Joseph Claunch is visiting Mr. Chas. Robert Morrow at the Mansion, Frankfort. Mrs. Adolph Joseph, of Lancaster, Ky., is visiting her son, Arthur, this week. Mrs. C.J. Reiger and children of Louisville, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Horrell. Mrs. Bernard Hines and children left this week for a visit at the home of Mr. Sam P. Gilmore in New York. Miss Faustine Cooper and Mr. John Cooper will leave today for a visit in Cincinnati and Flemingsburg. Mr. Chas. Griffin of Corbin, Ky., is visiting friends and relatives in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight School left this week for a visit in Ohio before sailing for Constantinople, where Mr. School will occupy a chair in Roberts College. Mrs. W.L. Baker returned to her home in Monticello after a visit with Mrs. R.B. Waddle. Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Cosby are spending their vacation in Chicago. Mrs. Gene Smith returned Sunday from a visit with her sister in Monticello. Mrs. Arthur Joseph has returned from a protracted visit in Ashville, N.C. Mr. and Mrs. Romie Barnett and family have returned from a visit to Mr. Zumbeel at Elsmier, Ky. Mrs. A.C. Snyder and Mrs. George Clavel were in Cincinnati Monday for the day. Mrs. G.W. Doyle was in Danville the first of the week visiting. Mrs. Wilson, of Meridian, Miss., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Earl Dutton. Dr. J.M. Owens was called to Hustonville on account of the illness of his wife, who has been visiting relatives there for the past week. They returned home Wednesday. Mr. Arthur Shanklin of Lexington was the guest this week of James Williams. Miss Bell Hines is assisting in the office of County Judge R.C. Tartar during the absence of Mrs. William Curtis, who is taking a vacation. Mrs. George Stephens of Danville spent several days in the city. Mrs. Howard Frilman of Cincinnati is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Jarvis. Mrs. Eliza Rankin of Danville is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Mattie Gilmore and daughter Dorothy, left this week for a visit to Dr. S.P. Gilmore, in News York. Mrs. S.A. Hamilton and children are visiting in Lebanon, Ohio. Mrs. D.E. Denton spent several days in Cincinnati with relatives. Mrs. M.P. Lewis of Danville, after a visit with her brother, Ward Faulkner, left for Denver, Colo. Mrs. W.D. Brown has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Sam Bates in Washington, D.C. Miss Ruth Ellison is visiting her uncle, Judge N.L. Barnette. Miss Shirley Brinkley returned this week from a visit in Danville. Miss Margurette Hall, of Portsmouth, Ohio, is the guest of Vic Stone and family. Mrs. W.S. Alexander chaperoned a party of young folks to Crab Orchard Springs last Saturday for the weekend. Those in the party were Misses Shirley Brinkley, Ruth Alexander, Mr. F. Troutman, Clay Alexander, Farris Dill, Fred Catron and several of the University of Michigan boys, who are camping at Mill Springs. Mr. Steve Jones spent several days in Pine Knot, Whitley and Stearns on business. J.W. Steele of Spiro, Rockcastle County, was in town yesterday on business. A. Goldenberg went to Cincinnati Wednesday to bring Mrs. Goldenberg home. Mrs. Goldenberg has been in the hospital for two months. Miss Effie Stevens of Birmingham, Ala., is visiting Mrs. N. Sumner on Griffin Ave. Acorn. J.J. McDonald has been trading some here lately. He sold Ed Whitis a fine cow for $40 and sold a calf for $20 to Oscar Goforth and also a fine horse for $115. Miss Floe Cottingim visited Rose McDonald Sunday. Mrs. Andrew Phelps and daughter, Mrs. Ed Dodson, visited at John Cottingim's Sunday. Martha and Maymie Cottingim were the guests of Myrtle McDonald Sunday. Burnside. Miss Anne Denton of Somerset was the attractive guest of Mrs. W.J. Davidson this past week. Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper and children of Bristol, Tenn., are the guest of their mother, Mrs. S.E. Cooper. Arthur J. Rankin left Wednesday for Marshall, Texas, where he has accepted a position with the Southern Pacific Railway. Mrs. G.W. Ross is with relatives at McKinney, Ky. Mrs. W.J. Davidson entertained a number of her friends Friday afternoon from four to six in honor of her guest, Miss Anne Denton of Somerset. John Spencer of Monterey, Tenn., was the guest of his grandmother, Mrs. F.E. Cooper this week. Miss Ruth Harvey spent the weekend at her home in Somerset. Shelby Rankin of Monticello has been home this past week. He had the misfortune to get is foot mashed. Mrs. G.N. Fagaly and daughter Patsey were in Lexington for the day Saturday attending the Red Cross conference. Mr. and Mrs. Rollan Daugherty and son of Somerset were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Taylor over Sunday. Miss Edith L. Stevick of Wellington, Ohio, is here to spent the summer with her father. Mrs. John Geoghegan of Shelbyville, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. W.T. Overstreet, this week. N.I. Taylor spent Sunday at Cumberland Falls. J.M. Lloyd was in Whitley City Monday on business. T.P. Curry, O.B. Fallis, S.E. Clay and Jim Clay of Danville are camping at the Hermitage Club this week. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Burgess delightfully entertained a number of the young folks in honor of Miss Elizabeth Lindsley who has recently moved here from Cincinnati. Mrs. J.H. Selvidge was in Somerset Monday shopping. Mrs. Wyatt Brown has purchased a new Ford car. Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Hinkle spent the weekend with relatives near Monticello. Mrs. G.C Nunn entertained to dinner Monday evening Mrs. W.J. Davidson, Miss Anne Denton of Somerset, with Mrs. J.W. Bell of Jerome. Miss Ruth Kelsey was in Somerset Monday with friends. The "Pep Club" met Monday night as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Crutcher. Dr. T.L. Gamblin was in Lexington for the day Monday on business. Joseph D. Mosier of Sunbright, Tenn., was the guest of Mrs. G.S. Dudley and family this week. Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Flynn and family have moved to Torrent, Ky., to make their home. Mr. Nave, decorator of Danville was here this week painting the walls of the Methodist Church. Caney Fork. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Groseclose and family spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earnest James. Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Girdler spent last Sunday afternoon with his father, Mr. Jessie Girdler. Mrs. Ray Reid, Misses Obera and Celesta Girdler, Lora and Ruby Groseclose, called on Mrs. Delmont Cundiff last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. D.H. Dutton spent the day with her mother, Mrs. Sabrie Cundiff last Friday. Miss Bettie girdler of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mrs. Martha Tartar and Jessie Girdler, of near Somerset, were the guests of Mrs. M.H. Girdler last Wednesday. Miss Ina Groseclose was the Saturday night and Sunday guests of Josephene Brown. Mrs. Delmont Cundiff and daughter were the guests of her mother, Mrs. M.H. Girdler last week. Misses Lina and Gladys Dutton called on Miss Ruth Gilmore last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. G.C. Cundiff and Mrs. Jay Colyer have retuned home from Nunnelly's Spring. Mrs. Mack Wilson and children of Meridian, Miss., are visiting her mother, Mrs. Wm. Cundiff. Mr. Delmont Cundiff spent last week at Rockcastle Springs. Clarence. Dr. and Mrs. John Edwards and daughters, Edwina and Ervin, of Lancaster, were guests of Mr. John Ray's Sunday. Rev. W.F. Meece filled his appointment at Good Hope Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Abbott and daughters, Miss Esta and Mrs. Grace Woodson of Quinton, were the guests of Mrs. Cynthia Osborne Thursday. Rev. and Mrs. W.F. Meece visited at Mr. James Long's Saturday night. Miss Alta Larkins was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lula Osborne Saturday night. Mr. John Ray was called to the bedside of his father, Joe Ray, of Whitley County, Wednesday, and news was received Thursday of his death, which was a shock to his many friends. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Stringer, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Brown and Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Hamm were guests of A.J. Hamm recently. Miss Esta Abbott was the guest of Miss Flora Shelley Sunday. Mrs. Lula Osborne and Mrs. Mayme Thompson were the guests of Mrs. Eva Acton's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John McWilliams and Mrs. Sam McWilliams visited at the home of Mr. Fred McWilliams Sunday. Miss Effie Colson visited Miss Venelli Wheeldon last weekend. Messrs Egbert Abbott and Bell Bently were in Berea last weekend on business. Mr. Milford Reynolds departed this life July 14th and went to his home beyond. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gastineau and daughter Clara, and Rev. and Mrs. W.F. Meece were guests of Mr. Hiram Britain Sunday. Mr. Obey Estes is very ill at this writing. Delmar. It was with deep regret that the community learned of the death of Leonard Taylor who died in Iowa Saturday, July 2, 1921. The remains were brought home Tuesday for burial at the Taylor grave yard. He is survived by his father, one sister and one brother; also a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hudson left Friday for Illinois. Mrs. Mollie E. Muse is very sick at this writing. Willard Floyd is slowly improving. Miss Lucy Weaver died at her home in Naomi Sunday evening and was brought to this place for burial. Drum. Rev. H.J. Ridner filled is appointment at Piney Grove last Saturday and Sunday. Our Sunday school is doing fine with Perry Brinson as superintendent. Henry Goodin's singing was out at Friendship last Sunday and he was accompanied home by his two nieces and a nephew. Rev. J.C. Barber and wife of Hail, Ky., were among us last Sunday and attended the singing at Piney Grove. The singing at Hardin Sears' Sunday night was fine and quite a bunch of young folks from the Bent attended. Kisarah Phelps of Bent visited her sister, Mrs. Reuben Childers Saturday night and attended the singing here. Everett Goodin, who has been down at the coal mines, returned home last Saturday. Marion Barnes of Dykes was the guest of his sister Mrs. Marion Fulcher Saturday night. Elrod. Farmers are very busy in this vicinity plowing and preparing for their buckwheat crops. Mrs. Polly Meece of Indiana is visiting her sister, Mrs. Joe Vanhook. Mrs. J.L. Bumgardner and children spent Sunday at V.M. Hart's. Among the visitors at W.H. Bumgardner's Sunday were Logan Debord and family, Mrs. James Oneal and daughter and Oscar Estes and wife. Henry Head and wife were Sunday visitors of W.P. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Cane, of Berea, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vanhook, of Ocala, visited Wm. Poynter and family Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Poynter and son called at Mr. McAlister's Sunday. Joe Vanhook and son visited Fred Vanhook Friday and Saturday. Good Hope. Elmer, the little son of Mr. S.W. Estes, had the misfortune of breaking his arm near the elbow last Thursday. Mrs. Laura Estes and Mrs. Eva Todd are on the sick list. Mr. Wallis Estes had on oat stack burned with lightning. Mr. Milford Reynolds barn was burned with lightning last Thursday. Mr. Milford Reynolds departed this life on the 14th of July. The bereaved ones have our deepest sympathy. School began last Monday with Mr. Jerry Sanders and Miss Esta Abbott as teachers. Mr. Irvin and Vernon Sanders are at Berea attending the Junior Club meeting. Hail. Born to the wife of Fred Osborne, a fine boy. Among the visitors at Lee Hargis' Sunday were Herbert Vaught and family and John Toby and family. J.D. Watts of Monticello was with home folks Saturday and Sunday. The ice cream supper at Link Linville's Saturday night proved very successful. Ella Burton visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Crawford, from Saturday until Monday. Among the visitors at G.R. Gillilands Sunday were Mary and Louetta Alexander, Will Eaton and family, Grace Watts and Mrs. Emma Vaught and daughter of Somerset. C.W. Burton began his school at Bent Monday. Emett Gilliland and family are visiting in this neighborhood. Jas. Dyer and wife visited Blaine Sowders Saturday night. Miss Minnie Crawford left Sunday to begin her school. Miss Mable Cundiff began school at this place Monday with large attendance. Born to the home of Arthur Hargis a fine girl. Arthur will return to his work at Lockland, Ohio, in a few days. The barn of Bob Eldridge was struck by lightning last Wednesday and burned to the ground. The corn in this section is looking fine at the rain. Hogue. Mrs. G.W. Jasper and children are visiting her father, Mr. John Coffey, and other relatives in Adair County. Messrs Ansel and Chester Adams were in Somerset last Friday on business. Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Land of Somerset returned home Wednesday after a visit with her sister, Mrs. A.J. Adams, and brother W.H. Shadoan. Mr. E.L. Cain bought a milk cow from Dock Dick for $40. Miss Nancy West and brother Jay, spent Saturday night with their father Sam West, at Cave Hill. Miss Mary Adams, of Sweet Water, spent the last weekend at her grandfather's G.W. Adams. Several from here attended the picnic at Jackson last Thursday. Mr. Wilbur Dye, of Mintonville, returned home last week after spending several days at the home of his uncle's G.W. Jasper. Miss Malina Adams is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Lola Land, at Somerset on College St. Mrs. Bettie Dick sold two work mules and wagon for $200 to Mr. Sam Pruitt. Mr. John Early and family of Cincinnati have returned home after a short visit here. Mr. Finley Adams of Pleasant Hill, spent Sunday with his father, A.J. Adams. Ingle. Mr. George Wilson of Russell County was in this vicinity on business Monday. Mrs. George Garner and daughter, Pearl, of Faubush, visited at Oscar Brown's near Caintown Sunday. Judge R.C. Tartar, Ray L. Reid, Ed Thurman, Ste lla May and others addressed the voters at Cedar Point Tuesday night. Milton Weddle and Alva Weddle went to Louisville the fore part of the week. Alvis Wilson went to Lexington Monday. Henry Dick and son, Vittis, motored to Lexington the first of the week with produce. Lorn Bradley of Caintown was here on business Friday. John Minton, of Casey County was here Friday. Mr. Frank Chumbley surprised the people in this vicinity by eloping with Miss Delila Stargle, daughter of Elza Stargle, Thursday night. We wish them much happiness. Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Weddle visited at Mitchell Rainwater's Saturday. School at Cedar Point began Monday, July 18th, with George Wilson as teacher. George Wilson, of Russell County, moved to A.A. Davenport's place Saturday. M.V. Lafever and family visited relatives in Faubush Sunday. Oscar Brown and family visited relatives near here Sunday. Everett Wilson of Somerset motored through here Sunday. Rev. J.M. Harmon is holding a revival meeting at New Hope church this week. Large crowds are attending. Robert Garner is home from the army. Liberty. Mr. Clyde Gooch is no better at this writing. Mr. Leff Brooks and wife visited at the home of her uncle, W.D. Warren, Sunday. Mr. Oba Acton visited at home Saturday night. Mr. Millard Reynolds died Thursday morning. He leaves many friends to mourn for him. On the same day of his death his barn was destroyed by lightning. Mr. Oba Estes is better at this writing. On the morning of July 14th, death entered the home of Mr. Millard Reynolds, taking him away from his wife and children, leaving to mourn for him a wife and nine children. He was 53 years of age and was a devout Christian. He joined the Baptist Church at the age of 19 and so liked church work that he was in his part in anything that came upon the community. He was laid to rest in the Liberty cemetery. He will be greatly missed by his many friends. Meece. J.H. Godby of Elihu visited his parents here Sunday and Sunday night. Chas. Heath, wife and child, of Somerset, visited her mother, Mrs. India Meece, last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. C.E. Godby, wife and child, of Somerset, were out in this vicinity for three days picking and canning berries. A small boy of Walter Barnes got badly hurt last week by jumping off a rock fence when a rock fell on his foot and cut a big gash. Rev. J.C. Barber filled his appointment at Pleasant Ridge church last Saturday and Sunday. Rufus A. Godby of Grade, visited in this community last Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. William Pointer, of Bloomington, Ill., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ebb Shadoan. Born, to the wife of Edward Hall, last Sunday, a girl. Rev. H.B. Meece killed a large rattlesnake last week. It measured four and one-half feet in length. Mrs. Malisse Meece went to Somerset last Tuesday to see her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hail, who was taken to the hospital for an operation. Oak Hill. We are having some nice rains here which were badly needed. Our school began Monday with the Misses Sievers as teachers. Rev. W. Reece filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sunday. Harrold Fitzgerald of Harrodsburg, is visiting his grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Mayfield, here. Quince Neely and family of Texas are here again. Joe Neely has purchased a Ford car. Ocala. School began at this place Monday with Mrs. Ella Vanhook teacher. There was an ice cream supper at Luther Sutton's Saturday night. Stanley Farmer and wife visited her parents, Eddie Price and wife Saturday night. Mrs. Lum Poynter and children are visiting her parents, MR. and Mrs. J.L. Isaacs. Beatrice Vanhook visited Mrs. Mary Davis Saturday night. Bob Eldridge's barn was destroyed by lightning Wednesday. Pisgah. Mrs. O.B. Vaughn is in Montana visiting her daughter. George Reese and wife of near Bradley's Chapel spent Saturday night and Sunday with E.S. and C.O. Heaton. They were accompanied home by Mrs. E.S. Heaton. Miss Mabel Claunch spent last week with Mrs. Julia Buchanan and Omar Trimble, near Nancy. School opened here Monday with Mrs. Harry Stigall as teacher. We are having lots of rain here at present. Julius Buchanan of near Nancy spent Monday night with D.S. Claunch. Mrs. D.S. Claunch visited Mrs. Jim Massengale Sunday afternoon. Plato. We had a nice rain last week which was greatly needed. The crops are looking good in this section. Rev. Smith filled his appointment at the Burnett Chapel Sunday with large attendance. Mr. W.M. Randolph was in Somerset Wednesday on business. Mr. R.M. Eldridge had bad luck Wednesday. The lightning struck his barn, burned a horse and lots of hay. Mr. George M Ping spent about three days down (below?) last week electioneering. Mr. Chester Howard and family visited Mr. W. Goff and family Sunday. W. Boyd Morrow and Ben L. Waddle spoke at the Gilmore School house last Wednesday. The Gilmore school began Monday, July 18. The teacher is Lula Sears. A few young boys and girls went to Line Creek last Sunday. Ben S. Smith attended the church services at Poplar Grove Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Meece of Ruth, visited her home folks at Plato Sunday and Monday. Mr. Geo. M. Ping made a trip to Somerset one day last week. John Childers wife is still very poorly. Miss Verna Eldridge and Gusta Owens attended church at the Chapel Sunday. John Ping went to Chapel Sunday. Mr. Willie Smith is suffering very much with his ear. Mr. Luther Meece and Banlow Eldridge went over in the Glade Sunday. Chester Harris was in Somerset one day last week. Quinton. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Kenneth of New Castle, Ind., visited Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Flynn recently. James Bryant and daughter, Miss Sallie, of Bourbon, were the Saturday night and Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ran Erp. Lester Flynn of Gregory spent last weekend with relatives here. Mrs. W.P. Beard of Cincinnati is visiting her mother, Mrs. Amanda Turpen. Stevie Lovell returned home last Saturday. He spent seven months in the army. Rev. Turner failed to fill his appointment here Sunday. John Turpen arrived here Friday from Texas. R.H. Flynn of Torrent spent Sunday night with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Flynn. Mrs. John Woodson and little daughter are visiting her parents. Rock Lick. Mrs. Jas. Hunt is very sick. Rev. and Mrs. W.R. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy, Mrs. Rachel Bryant and Miss Emma Placke visited at Jas. Sears Sunday. Mrs. Geo. Allen and children of Ruth, Ky., visited her parents, R.S. Keeney and wife. Joe Aggers and wife spent Sunday afternoon with G.P. Gragg and wife. Mr. Jerome Eastham has purchased a new car. Miss Helen Irvine was the guest of her cousin, Mary Adams, Sunday afternoon. Miss Martha Adams spent Saturday night with Sarah Weddle. Miss Mary Eastham spent Thursday night with her cousin, Helen Irvine. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Eastham visited her brother at Berea last week. Mrs. Priscilla Tartar spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Eastham. School began at Sweet Water Monday with Mr. Ernest Farris as teacher. Science Hill. Everybody was glad to see the god showers last week. The services at the Nazarene Church were well attended Sunday and Sunday night. Preaching by Bro. Strickland. While Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Leigh were at church Sunday night, burglars entered their home and made a search for money but failed to find any. Mrs. N. Portman and baby, Lucy, of Lexington, are visiting Mrs. Bob Cabbell. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fletcher spent Sunday night with her father, Mr. Henry Hall, at Norwood. Miss Dora Swearingen who has been visiting here, is visiting in Somerset this week. Bill Langdon, the blacksmith, has a very sick wife. Mr. Rob Taylor makes no improvement. Bro. J. Fagaly is assisting Rev. M.P Baugh and Rev. Olive Baugh in a revival at Shady Grove. Webb and Fletcher have bought the entire stock M.F. Fletcher. The many friends of Rev. F.V. Taylor were sorry to learn of the death of his son. Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Butte and children attended the funeral of Dr. Tate's father at Somerset last Sunday, July10. Uncle Jas. Kelly is entertaining his daughter and family of Indiana. John McDaniel, of Akron, Ohio, and Lillie Starns of this place, were quietly married at the home of the bride Thursday, July 14, 1921, Bro. R.M. Wesley officiating. Mr. McDaniel is a brother of the late Willie McDaniel and held a position in Akron, Ohio. Miss Starns is the attractive daughter of S.S. Starns a prosperous farmer of this place. She has held a government position at Washington, D.C., for the past 18 months. They left Monday, July 18, for Washington, D.C., where she will return to her work and he will go into business there. Shafter. Rev. Joe Wooldridge has been preaching here for the past week. John A. James is on the sick list. Sherman Taylor and family of Burksville, motored here and are spending a few days with her father, S.C. James. The little infant of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wright died Saturday night and was buried Sunday at Delmar. Jim Keeney and wife of Delmar, visited Grant Taylor Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. S. Abbott and children have been visiting in Wayne County the past week. Coleman Jones and wife and Lonnie Hudson and family spent Sunday at Dewitt Hudson's. Jeff Vaughn and wife are in Cincinnati at the bedside of Mrs. Vaughn's sister, who is not expected to live. Willailla. Corn crops are looking fine in this vicinity after the good rain that fell this week. Miss Jola Brown was the guest of Miss Lula Cummins one night last week. Mr. and Mrs. Will Brown spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Payne at Woodstock. Mrs. Sophia Owens is visiting relatives at Burnside this week. Miss Jola Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cook left Friday for Harlan County where they will teach school. Mrs. Jotham Brown, who has been sick for a few days, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Britain were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cummins one day last week. Mrs. Lou Craig of Lancaster, Ky., visited relatives here a part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Stepp and family visited at Joe Cummins Sunday. Mrs. Flora Brown was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary A. Broughton, Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Morgan was the guest of Mrs. Allie Gastineau Sunday. Arthur Hurst spent Sunday with his sister, Mary Broughton. Pearlie Hurst was the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Cummins Sunday. Mrs. Geo. Proctor departed this life Saturday, July 16th. She had been sick for a number of weeks. She leaves a husband, two children and a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. The remains were laid to rest in Providence cemetery Sunday afternoon. Misses Dessie Stevens and Rebecca Denney were the guests of Miss Lula Cummins Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Debord spent Sunday night with her sister, Mrs. Flora Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stevens and family were the guests of her mother, Mrs. Mary Brown, Sunday.