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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, August 26, 1921. Mrs. Weaver of Louisville Is Killed By Southern Train No. 2 At Silerville, Kentucky. Mrs. Anna Sewell Weaver, clubwoman and wife of Charles P. Weaver, former Mayor of Louisville, was injured fatally at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon when an automobile in which she was riding was struck by a train of the Southern Railway at Silerville, just five miles south of Somerset. Mr. Strunk, 35 years old, chauffeur of the automobile, was hurled fifteen feet with Mrs. Weaver in the wrecked automobile. Both were placed aboard the train and hurried to this place. Mrs. Weaver, who was badly crushed, died at 4:05 o'clock aboard the train, an hour after she was injured. Mr. Strunk, whose home is at Silerville, was taken to the College St. Infirmary where he died early Monday morning. Mrs. Weave was Parole Agent of the State Board of Charities and Corrections. At the time of the accident, she was investigating wards of the State in the counties of Whitley, McCreary and Pulaski. At Silverville, Mrs. Weaver was investigating the case of an alleged delinquent girl. The Royal Palm Limited does not stop at Silverville. Persons standing at the station were dumbfounded to see Strunk, the chauffeur, start across the tracks as the train, running at forty miles an hour, came into view. Strunk tried to clear the tracks which are on an upgrade, but the automobile was struck squarely and hurled fifty feet. Engineer John Gray saw the automobile too late to stop. He sounded the whistle and threw on the emergency brakes. Residents of the town and passengers ran to the side of the wrecked automobile. Wreckage was strewn along the track for fifty yards. Both Mrs. Weaver and the chauffeur were unconscious and were found to be crushed badly. Conductor C.S. Vickers ordered the injured taken aboard and carried to Somerset. Mrs. Weaver died before the train reached this city, however, and her body was taken to the Somerset Undertaking Company, where it was prepared for shipment to Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. William Clark of this city were visiting in Silerville last Sunday and saw the accident. Mr. Clark had helped Mrs. Weaver in the auto with her suit case. He had turned back to the home of Mr. Dave Phelps when the accident happened. Street Cars Started At 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Stockholders Are Given A Free Ride. The new street cars started operating yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Manager Shotwell had as his guest for the first ride all the stockholders in Somerset, city officials and newspaper men. They boarded the cars on the square and were carried over the lines. The cars are a great improvement over the old cars which have been in operation here. They are smaller cars but the seating arrangement is such that they will carry almost as many passengers as the old cars. These cars are the very latest and are equipped with every known safety appliance. The Journal last week gave a description of them. The cars stopped running about six months ago on account of a fight over the fare. This was settled recently an the cars will operate now on a 7 cents basis with certain reductions where books are purchased. Mr. Shotwell urges those who ride the cars to have the exact change and to help keep them clean and neat in appearance. Held Up. A young man by the name of Waddle was held up and robbed of $35.00 last Saturday night when en route to his home in Ferguson. He was walking through the cut just south of Griffin Ave., when two men levered guns on him and demanded what money he had. After he had produced to his last penny he was told to "beat it," which he did. >From Texas. Judge J.S. Cooper has returned from Breckinridge, Texas, where he went to look after the interest of Somerset stockholders in the Kentucky Oil Company. Judge Cooper says the company has some valuable holdings and should prove profitable. >From South America. Mr. Lawrence Brown, who has spent the past year in Argentina, Chile and Peru, is visiting home folks. Mr. Brown is a representative of the Dyer Company, manufacturers of sugar refining machinery. He is undecided as to whether he will return to that country. Get Big Still. U.S. Marshal Bash, Sheriff Weddle, Policeman West and Deputy Sheriff Geo. Callahan made a raid on Sulphur Creek last Saturday night and destroyed a large 40 gallon still. No one was arrested. The still had just turned down as it was hot and there were signs of activity. Home From France. The body of Charles Baker, killed in France during the world war, arrived here today for burial. Before entering the war he was a mail carrier and was liked by all who knew him. Back At Work. Rural Rooter Barnette, mail carrier on Route 1, is back on the job after a vacation. Mr. Barnette has been carrying the mail on this route sixteen years and has missed but few days during that entire time. Court House News. County Agent Wilson has been out of his office this week getting agricultural exhibits lined up for the fair. County Clerk C.M. Langdon has returned from the Clerk's convention at Covington. The following auto licenses have been issued since August, 11th: J.P. Kelsay, Oakland; A.P. New, Essex; S.B. Miller, Dodge; W.H. Muth, Haynes; W.P. Phelps, Dodge; R.E. Hill, Studebaker; M.E. Compton, Ford; Walter Stephens, Ford; M.L. Tally, Ford Sedan; J.W. Ramsey, Ford; T.J. Lorton, Ford. Cy Loveless qualified as administrator of estate of Herbert Loveless. M.L. Tally sold his farm on the Mt. Vernon Road to Prather & Gragg. This is part of the old Kendrick farm. Walter Godby appointed Deputy Tax Commissioner. Millard Hyden was granted a land warrant for 200 acres. Clyde Dye appointed Deputy County Court Clerk. The following well known citizens of the county transacted business at the court house this week: E.L. Mounce, Bent; R.J. Chumbly, Nancy; U.D. Rice, Nancy; R.L. Tartar, Stenson Cundiff, A. Pennington, F.C. Pennington, L.G. Weddle, Geo. Combest, T.J. Muse, Geo. E. Weddle, Claude Barker, all of Faubush; Delmer Whitis, Ono; Dr. L. Hughes, Nancy; Bruce Wesley, Casey County; C.W. Whitis, Dallas; C.P. Garner, Nancy; Oscar Hubble, Ruth; W.H. Davenport, Ingle; S.C. Herrin, Welborn; Presley Stewart, Colo; Bob Cabbell, Science Hill; Jimmie Spears, Nancy; Scott Hansford, Woodstock; Dr. Ralston, Burnside; T.C. Moody, Science Hill; A.J. Hamm, Clarence; M.E. Compton, Nancy; Clarence Duncan, Monticello; Nannie Gill, Hazeldell; Jones and Walter Stephens, Woodstock; J.H. Hardwick, Tateville; Galen Alexander, Bent. Mrs. Wilda Cecil Curtis, County Road Engineer, has been absent from her duties at the court house this week on account of illness. George Barnette has been appointed Constable in the 7th District. Ell Randall and J.D. Stogsdill have been appointed patrolmen for Goodwater and Bent districts. Colored Educator. State Secretary W.R. Stevenson of the Colored University of Louisville, has been in the city the past week soliciting funds for the school. He is known as one of the leading colored educators of the State. Settled Cases. Attorney Ben V. Smith was in Cincinnati last week where he made a settlement with the railroad company for several clients who were in the railroad wreck at New River, Tenn., several month ago. Buys Lexington. James Denton drove a new Lexington "Minute Man Six" through from Louisville this week. Mr. Denton will act as agent in Somerset for this car. It is a beauty. Converted at 90. Rev. W.E. Hunter has returned from the eastern part of the county where he held a revival. He says this revival was different from any he has ever held on account of the large number of old people who made the confession and were taken into the church. "Uncle" Dave Burge, known to almost everyone in the county, was converted and said that he wanted the whole county to know that he had turned his back on sin. Uncle Dave is 90 years of age and he remarked to Dr. Hunter "I have been a humdinger in my day." Not Enforced. Automobiles continue to violate many of the state and city laws, although Chief Fitzpatrick sent a warning that all violations would be prosecuted. The most frequent violation is fast driving and cars running with the cut-out open. Sometimes there is so much noise on the square you have to yell to be heard three feet. The Devil. The petrified form of what is supposed to be some extinct race was found by coal miners at Helenwood, Tenn., recently. The figure is very large and has horns and wings. It weighs 450 pounds. Many people are flocking to Helenwood to see it. "Devil" Coming. S.W. Hicks announces that the "Devil" found at Helenwood, Tenn., and causing so much excitement, will be exhibited at the Pulaski County Fair. Ford Garage Changes Owners. Captain Paul Dexheimer, for several years connected with the Main Street Garage, has purchased the Ford Garage and Ford Agency from Mr. A.J. Crawford, and has taken charge. Mr. Crawford will remain with Captain Dexheimer in charge of sales department. The Ford Garage is one of the leading auto service and sales stations in the city. Captain Dexheimer knows the automobile game from A to Z, and will make a success of this venture as he has every other one he has tackled. Celebrate Fifty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Swearingen celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at their home, one and three quarter miles east of Science Hill, on Friday, August 12th. A big dinner was served in their honor by their four children. When dinner was ready to be served, all present gathered in the reception room where "Uncle" Bill gave a short talk. Then he and his wife of these many years, led the march to the dining room. Six of their twelve grandchildren were present and waited on the table. Mr. Swearingen is 81 years old and is a Civil War veteran, having served in the First Kentucky Cavalry. Mrs. Swearingen is 78 years old. Those present were Mrs. H.B. Newell, and daughter of Stafford, Kansas; Mrs. Lola Eastham and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Swearingen and two children, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Swearingen and two sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Edd Vaught and son. Mrs. Esther Hardwick. The angel of death visited the home of Mrs. R.O. Lewis Sunday night at 11 o'clock, August 14th, and took her aged mother, Mrs. Esther Hardwick. "Aunt" Esther, or Grandma Hardwick, as everyone knew her, was born in Pulaski County, February 2, 1845, making her 76 years old. Her parents, James and Frankie Ballou, moved to this county from North Carolina and came to Burnside to live when Aunt Esther was four years old, living in the house which is now the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.N. Duncan. She had lived here all these years. On January 25, 1861, she was married to Robert Hardwick. Six children came to bless the home, of which three are still living. Mrs. R.O. Lewis and Chas. Hardwick, of Burnside, and Joseph Hardwick, of Somerset. Her husband died 29 years before and for 26 years she has made her home with Mrs. Lewis, and for 15 years has been an invalid. But with the true devotion of a true daughter, she has been cared for in the most tender way and was spared this long. She was a wonderful Christian character, having joined the church when she was 14 years old. All how came in contact with her life knew of its true devotion to God and her one prayer in these last days of suffering was to go on to the land where she had been looking to so long and so often. She was heard to say she had her grip packed just waiting for the Master's call. One of her brothers, Matt Ballou, of Indiana, died in December, 1920; the other brother, Joseph Ballou, of Stanford, died June 14, 1921, which now leaves only one member of the family, of 15 children, Uncle Allen Ballou of this city. The funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon. Rev. W.L. Clark, pastor of the Methodist church of Somerset, with the assistance of Rev. A.C. Taylor, gave many words of help and consolation to the bereaved family, relatives and friends. The many beautiful floral offerings gave expression of the love of her many friends. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, one brother, and several grandchildren and relatives to mourn their loss. The many friends of Mrs. R.O. Lewis and other relatives extend their deepest sympathy in this hour of sorrow. The body was laid to rest in the Bronston cemetery. Card of Thanks. We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to our relatives, friends and neighbors for the kind sympathy shown to us during our late sorrow and bereavement in the great loss of our dearly beloved mother and grandmother, Mrs. Easter Hardwick. Especially do we want to thank Dr. Stigall for his services; Rev. Clark and Rev. Taylor for their consoling words and sermon; to Mr. Swaim and the pall bearers; also the choir for their efficient services. We also want to express our thanks to the beautiful floral offerings. The Bereaved Family. To Chicago. Mr. D.S. Gooch, the cross tie man, wireless operator and radio enthusiast, will leave Sunday for Chicago to attend the American Radio Convention. Mr. Gooch says that he is going to install a wireless telephone in his home this fall. Store Robbed. Robbers broke into the store of L.W. Gossett on last Thursday night and helped themselves to $40.00 which Mr. Gossett left in his cash drawer. He has not missed any wearing apparel. Blood hounds were sent for and arrived Friday morning. Walz - Stevie. Mr. Elmer Stevie, one of the owners of the Fair Company, and Miss Rosa Walz, of Louisville, were quietly married last Saturday afternoon at the Catholic parsonage by Rev. Fallon. The only attendants were Mrs. W.S. Alexander, Miss Ruth Alexander, Mrs. L.W. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. B.D. Gates, Mrs. R.C. Walz and son, Frank. Immediately following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Stevie motored to the home of the bride at White Villa, Ky., where they remained over the weekend. They returned to Somerset Tuesday. Mrs. Stevie has been a frequent visitor to Somerset as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gates and Miss Ruth Alexander. She is a charming and accomplished young lady and will be quite an addition to the younger social set. Mr. Stevie has been a resident of Somerset about a year. He is one of the owners of the Fair Co., and is a hustling young business man. He has made many friends since his residence here. Fine Home. Mr. Z.M. Ford has completed one of the prettiest homes in the city. It is located on Vine St. Mr. Ford was his own architect and superintendent. He is a foreman at the Southern Railway shops and is considered a wizard as a contracting and builder. He has planned several very handsome homes and business houses. Were Masons. The Masonic Home Journal says: "Count Pulaski and Thaddeus Koseinsko, two brave Poles, who came to America in 1777, to serve the cause of freedom, were both Master Masons. Freedom and Masonry are synonymous; where one is found the other prevails." Pulaski County was named after Count Pulaski. Cundiff. Mrs. Sabra Cundiff, who resided three miles east of Somerset, died at her home on last Thursday night, August, 18th, after a continued illness of complications. Had she lived till yesterday, she would have been 82 years of age. In early life she made a profession of faith and united with the Christian church and had lived a consecrated life till the end. Her husband preceded her to the grave eighteen years ago. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Love Cundiff and seven children to mourn their loss. After funeral services the body was laid to rest to await the judgment morning. Card of Thanks (2). We desire to express to our friends and neighbors our thanks for the many kindnesses and words of sympathy during the illness and death of our father, I.B. Powell. We shall ever remember those kind expressions and acts of the people of Somerset. Tom and James Powell. Card of Thanks (3). We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown during the sickness and death of our mother, Mrs. Sabre Cundiff. Especially do we thank Bro. Montgomery and the Undertakers. The Children. Personal Mention. James Williams is in Cincinnati where he underwent two operations this week. He is doing nicely. Rev. W.G. Montgomery and family motored to Columbia the first of the week for a few days. Mrs. T. Watson Batts of Nashville, Tenn., is visiting her father, J.A. Sheneman. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hall and daughter of Ludlow are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.Y. Padgette. Mrs. Ida Waters and daughters May and Fae of Greenville, Ky., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Mooningham. Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Nash and daughter, Dorothy Lee are visiting in Knoxville, Tenn. Misses Helen and Katherine Roberts who have been the guests of relatives, have returned to their home in Lexington. Mr. I. Harkins who is living at Hendersonville, N.C., spent several days here on business. His friends are always glad to see him. The picture of Miss Ruth Alexander, of this city, appeared in the Courier Journal last Sunday on the society page. Miss Alexander was the guest of Mrs. Elmer A. Stevie. Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark and son, William Marshal, returned Monday from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Phelps at Silerville, Tenn. Mr. Ephraim Woods, one of the most prosperous and influential farmers of Lincoln County, has been the guest of Rev. John A. Woods. Miss Ola Jenkins who has been clerking for W.A. Moore has resigned and accepted apposition with the Fair Co. Hershel Humble of Oneida, Tenn., spent several day sin the city on business. Mr. Humble has established a retail lumber yard at Oneida. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis are visiting in Corbin and Harlan with relatives. Mrs. marguerite Trimble is back at the Fair Store after a two weeks vacation spent in Danville and Louisville. Miss Gertrude Barnette has returned from a visit with friends in Frankfort. W.G. Cundiff and son, Leonard, of Harland, Ky., were called here on account of the death of his mother, Mrs. Sabra Cundiff. Mr. John Detherage and family of Washington, Ill., who have been visiting relatives for the past month, returned to their home this week. Miss Ella Mae Waddle delightfully entertained the five hundred club Tuesday afternoon in honor of her guest, Miss Clara Connelly of Chattanooga, Tenn. Four tables played and the winner of he prize was Miss Barthenia Sallee. Ices and cakes were served. Wm. Lester has retuned from Ashville, N.C., where he accompanied Mr. J. Vear Mann who was en route to Burlington, N.C. Mrs. W.W. Carter entertained with a five hundred party Monday afternoon in honor of Miss Elizabeth Goodloe of Springfield, Ky., who has been her guest for the past week. There were three tables. Refreshments followed the game. Elrod Hines is assisting at Elmer Hughes store during his big sale. Mrs. A. Rubin and daughters have returned from a visit to Danville. Mr. R.W. Spicer, salesman for Burroughs Adding Machines, was in the city this week. Mrs. Elizabeth Ogden and daughter, Florence, are spending a few days in Cincinnati where they will enjoy some of the fine music recitals that city affords. Miss Fae Wilson is will at her home on West Columbia St. with typhoid fever. Miss Lula Allen of Washington, D.C., and Miss Anna Wilson Allen, of Lexington, are visiting their brother, W.D. Allen. Mrs. Minnie Stigall, Mrs. Mollie Trimble and Mrs. Betty Tate left this week for a visit with relatives in Indiana. The following clipping is from an Oklahoma paper: Miss Ruth Kridler of the Oklahoma State bank, is expected home Monday night from a two weeks trip to Saltillo, Mexico, where she went on a visit to Mrs. Childers. Mrs. Childers was here for several weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. J.A. Settle, and was accompanied upon her return home by Miss Kridler who writes back that she is very much impressed with the empire to the south. Mrs. S.A. Waddle and little daughter, Betty, of Somerset, are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.C. Ramsey. A.R. Wallace of Somerset, is here organizing a Knights of Pythias Lodge. We understand they have some twenty applications. Monticello Outlook. Mr. Porter Elliott of Somerset, Ky., was in our midst again last Sunday. Off hand we would say that Porter should subscribe to this valuable sheet. McCreary County Record. Mr. "Dutch" Tartar is spending several days visiting in Stearns, Ky., and Rockwood, Tenn. Mr. Marshal Woodall has returned from a months stay with his sister Mrs. R.A. Mowry, in New Lexington, Ohio. Mr. Clarence Woodall of Helenwood is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Woodall. Mrs. Carl Norfleet entertained Tuesday evening in honor of her cousins, Miss Lena Maude Detherage of Washington, Ill., and Miss Janey Gilmore. Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Waddle and daughter, Ella Mae Waddle, and Mr. Abe Newton returned last week from a motor trip to Chattanooga, and Mammoth Cave. Mr. Geo. Woodall and grandson Master Edwin B. Tartar have returned from a visit with Mrs. R.A. Mowry, In New Lexington, Ohio. Mr. Joe Hardin will leave today to resume his studies at West Point Military Academy. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Keeny returned Sunday from a motor trip to Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Thomas, Mr. O.L. Conyers, and daughter, Lucille, and Miss Lou Hardin motored to Mammoth Cave this week. Attorney Clarence Duncan of Monticello spent several days in the city this week on business. Mrs. Katherine Upshaw and Miss Jennie Springfield who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. George W. Thomas, have returned to their home in Chattanooga. Mrs. N.H. Epping left last week to spend some time in Louisville with relatives. She will go from there to Chicago to meet Mr. Epping, who has sailed for the States from Manila. Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Higgins have returned from a weeks stay at Cumberland Falls. "Red" Roberts came down from Danville Monday to celebrate his birthday with home folks. "Red" says that he is in fine trim for the football season and is anxious to get into his uniform. Porter Elliott left this week for Chicago to spend a week. Mr. W.D. Gover returned this week from Breckinridge, Texas, where he went to visit his nephew, Harry Lewis. Mr. Gover is president of the Kentucky Oil Company and says that he found everything in good shape and bright prospects for the stockholders. Mr. M.L. Gover and family are spending the week in Elixir Springs. Miss Gertrude Griffin has returned to her home in St. Petersburg, Fla., after a visit with Miss Marguerite Farrell. Miss Ann Enright of Richmond, Ky., who has been the guest of Miss Marietta Farrell has returned to her home. Miss Irene Wilson of Lexington is the guest of Miss Marietta Farrell this week. Mr. John Shenault, National Bank Examiner, has been in the city this week examining the local banks. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tuttle of Louisville are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs . J.C. Tuttle. Mrs. J.A. Cassady and children are visiting her mother in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. V.I. Chebethis of Washington, D.C., is at home for a short vacation. Sam Bryant of Belgrade, Iowa, is visiting is sister, Mrs. George Sloan. Mr. Bryant has been away from Pulaski County for twenty-five years. Mr. Albert Hickman of Stearns, Ky., Ford agent for McCreary County, was in the city on business this week. Mack Woods of Charlestown, W.Va., stopped over in Somerset for a visit with friends en route to his home from Camp Knox, where he has been in training. Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Williams and son, Richard III, returned to their home in Covington last Saturday after a visit with the family of M.C. Williams. Cashier J.H. Gibson of the First National Bank is attending the State Bankers Assoc. in Louisville. Miss George Conley who has been visiting Mrs. J.O. Honeycutt on East Mt. Vernon St., left Monday night for a visit to relatives in North Carolina. Miss Bettie Keen has returned home after several days visit to relatives in Helenwood and Huntsville, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Gover have returned home after a few days visit at the home of Mr. Gover's father, Geo. A. Gover, near Elihu. Mrs. N.H. Gibson is visiting relatives and friends in Danville, Ky. Mr. William D. Baker of Knoxville, Tenn., is visiting at the home of Mr. A.T. Keen on North Main St. Master Kenwid Hamilton, 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Hamilton, most delightfully entertained a number of his little friends with a birthday party Saturday afternoon at his home on Carter Ave. The decorations were in yellow and white. Orange cream was served a la cone, with orange and white cake. Amusing games were played and the little tots enjoyed a merry afternoon. Master Hamilton was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Miss May Hedden of Louisville, is the guest of Mrs. Ralph E. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Crouch and son, Clyde, have just returned from Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Louisville and Danville, where they have spent a delightful vacation. Mr. Crouch is connected with the Southern Railway System being employed in Superintendent Clements office. Mr. R.L. Harold, wife and daughter, Louise, are on their vacation, spending the entire time in Detroit, Cleveland, Great Lakes points, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, returning to Knoxville and Johnson City, Tenn., and North Carolina mountain points. Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Honeycutt entertained on last Monday evening at their beautiful home on Mt. Vernon St., for their visitor, Miss Georgia Conley of North Carolina. The hostess very charmingly entertained with several new and novel contests which tried the skill of the contestants. After various games, delightful refreshments were served. Those present were Messrs J.O. Honeycutt, Chas. H. Moore, W.W. Carter, J.L. Hughes, Chas. R. Beaty, H.K. Fulkerson, V.O. Tartar and Wm. B. Gragg, Mesdames J.O. Honeycutt, H.K. Fulkerson, Wm. B. Gragg, J.L. Hughes, Bee Whitis, Chas Beaty, Mrs. W.W. Carter, Lena Banks, C.H. Moore, Misses Georgia Conley, Elizabeth Goodloe and Cloda Ashurst. All present spent a very enjoyable evening. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Beaty entertained the members of the Young Men's Bible Class of the First Methodist Church and their wives at their home on East Mt. Vernon St. on last Friday evening. Different contests were enjoyed, after which refreshments were served. The evening was delightfully spent. Acorn. We are having some nice weather at the present time and crops are looking fine. The revival at Whetstone closed Sunday with six additions. They were baptized at the Randall Bridge Sunday evening. Misses Ethel and Grace Chaney and Miss Della Whitaker and Lucy Adams were last Saturday night guests of Miss Rose McDonald. Mrs. Oscar Goforth and children visited her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. McDonald from Friday till Sunday. Miss Lenora and Lillie Rainey visited at J.W. Cottingin's Saturday night and attended church at Whetstone Sunday. Ansel. A revival began at Sardis Saturday night conducted by Rev. Wheeldon. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Godby and children of Argyle visited Charley Elliott's Saturday and Sunday. Miss Hattie Wilson spent Sunday with Lillian Smith. Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hines at Joyce Wednesday. Mrs. Lena Quinton of Pulaski spent Tuesday with Lillian Smith. Goldie Weddle who has had typhoid is able to be up again. Little William Meadows of Louisville is visiting relatives here. Mr. Toe Adams and wife spent Saturday night and Sunday at the home of Arthur Adams. Mrs. W.S. Campbell is visiting her mother near Caintown. Mrs. J.D. Sipples and baby visited her father, W.S. Wilson, Saturday and Sunday. Clarence Easterly spent Wednesday night with Jim Hines at Joyce. W.S. Campbell visited his brother, Millard Campbell at Mt. Olive last Thursday. Burnside. Mrs. Henry Biggs of Campbellsville was a Chautauqua guest of Miss Bernice Mitchell. Miss Ida Hill of Lexington is the attractive guest of Mrs. B.B. Lowdenback this week. Rev. and Mrs. W.L. Clark with Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Humble, Mrs. Hieatt of Somerset, Mrs. T.B. Simmons of Danville, Miss Ellen Ballou of Stanford, Mrs. T.B. Grissom of Erlanger, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hardwick of Torrent, were here last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Esther Hardwick. Miss Nina Beaty has returned from a visit with relatives in Dayton, Ky. Miss Elizabeth Allen is again at her desk in the Hoffman Bros. office after a three weeks vacation. Glad you are back again, Betty. Misses Gustava Rankin, Elizabeth Lindsley, Graham Davidson, Tom Fagaly and James Saunders attended a dance given in Monticello Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. N.I. Taylor entertained with a dinner party Sunday evening. Plates were laid for the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Sloan, Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Nunn, Mrs. J.M. Dugger, Mrs. J.W. Bell, Jerome Ark and Mrs. W.D. Humphrey of Stanford. Misses Edna and May Denny of Somerset were the guests of Mrs. C.C. Hinkle last week. Mr. and Mrs. N.I. Taylor and sons are spending two weeks at Cumberland Falls. Morris Taylor and Claud Shadoan of Danville were here over Sunday with relatives. Charlie Burton and sister, Katherine, were in Lexington with relatives most of this week. J.M. Dugger was in Nashville on business this week. W.J. Davidson is spending several days at Graham Springs, Harrodsburg, Ky. Mrs. Joe Bryant and sons left Tuesday for a visit with relatives near Somerset. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Roberts of Lexington were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roberts this week. Misses Thelma Fitzgerald and Katherine Phillips returned Friday from Richmond, where they took the summer training course at State Normal. Misses bonnie and Mabel Cress returned Sunday from an extended visit with relatives near Somerset. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Roberts spent the day Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roberts at Antioch. Mrs. G.S. Dabney and son, Steele, are with her sister, Mrs. M.E. Halladay for a visit at Sunbright, Tenn. Mrs. J.M. Dugger returned Friday from a two months visit with relatives in Batesville, Ark. Miss Lucille Fitzgerald and Mrs. Chas. Baugh returned Friday from Ringling, Mont., after an extended visit with friends. Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Hinkle spent the weekend with relatives near Monticello. Mrs. W.H. Jones and children returned Sunday from Tablequah, Okla., where they spent the summer with relatives. Clarence. Mr. and Mrs. William Abbott and family were the guests of Mr. J.B. Abbott Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Smith visited Mr. John Ray's Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ballou visited in this vicinity last week. Mrs. Eva Colson was the guest of Mr. M.E. Colson Saturday night. Dr. and Mrs. T.J. Acton were the guests of Mrs. Eva Acton Friday. Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Ballou have returned from Kansas where they will make their future home. Misses Stella Osborne, Maisie McWilliam and Perry Abbott were the guests of Miss Lucy Osborne Saturday. Miss pearl Smithern of Louisville is visiting home folks. Mrs. Nannie Acton of Estesburg, visited Mrs. Rebecca Sandidge Sunday. Misses Lura and Hallie Long were the guests of Miss Lula Sandidge Sunday. Miss Ethel Measel was the guest of Miss Jessie Measel last week. Miss Reca Acton of Eubank visited here last weekend. Misses Myrtle Gooch and Ha Acton were the guests of Mr. Andy Acton's Saturday night. Mrs. Matt Floyd visited Mrs. Niza Wheeldon last Friday. Mr. Britain who has been seriously ill is better at this writing. Misses Delia and Dovie Warren visited their cousin, Mrs. Belvia Brooks last weekend. Willia Calhoun of Somerset visited at Grant Huff's Monday night. Wess Gosser swapped mules with Armilous Wilson last week. John Dause has moved into his new dwelling house. Clate Gosser swapped cows with Jerome Huff last week. Steve Anderson was through here last week buying produce for Henry Dick, of Ingle, Ky. Alvis Wilson was in this part the last of the week on business. Dock Ellison of Dry Ridge was in this part of the county Monday on business. Tom Combest swapped a span of mules for a big team of horses last week. Mrs. Wells and Murrell Wells, two daughters, visited Tom Combest's Saturday night and Sunday. Elgin. Ernest Albright and family were guests at H.G. Colyer's Sunday. Mary Burgin and Pearl Smitherland of Louisville, are visiting their parents near Woodstock. James Harvey Denny and family, Ernest and Ollie Price of Indiana, are visiting relatives in this vicinity. Miss Tula Isaacs was the guest of Miss Clara Alexander, last Sunday. Mrs. Ellen Brown of Walnut Grove, visited her daughter Mrs. Charles Colyer Friday. Chas. Colyer and family and Cy Sutton and family were at Mrs. Jim Blanton's Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Thompson is at home from Berea to stay until the fall term begins. Elrod. Mr. and Mrs. Logan Debord and children visited W.H. Bumgardner and family Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. Oscar Sowder and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Catron and children motored to Monticello Sunday to visit their sister, Mrs. Cress. Miss Cecil Ping passed through Elrod Monday en route to her home at Somerset. Mr. and Mrs. Cy Sutton and daughter, Nannie, visited Mr. James Blanton's Sunday. Among the visitors at Chas. Denny's Sunday were Messrs Morris and Jack Smith, Mrs. J.M. Carter, and Mrs. Elsie Poynter and baby, and Mrs. Belle Smith. Miss Gladys Poynter and brother Lucen, visited their grandmother, Mrs. Ping Sunday. Mr. Arch Poynter and family visited at Mr. Richard Stevens Sunday. Among the guests at J.T. Randolph's Sunday were Judge R.C. Tartar, Judge H.C. Kennedy, Henry Randolph and W.M. Randolph and family. Mrs. Delphia Pruitt and baby visited at Mr. C.W. Latham's Sunday. Mrs. Mildred Faulkner of Barbourville, Ky., is visiting her brother, Mr. James Smith. Miss Sarah Eads spent Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Nancy Balley's. The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Poynter is no better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Carroll visited at Mr. Thomas Sutton's Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson visited Mrs. Anderson's uncle, Henry Poynter, who has been sick for some time. Hogue. Ella, a small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Leigh, of Argyle, died August 13th of tuberculosis of the spine. The remains were buried at Valley Oak, Casey County. She was a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Adams of this place. Velber Jasper has returned home from Farmer City, Ill., where he has been working. A.J. Adams sold a yearling calf to C.A. Mercer of Science Hill for $20. Mrs. Bent Gossett of Oak Hill, visited her sister, Mrs. E.I. Cain last week. Alfonso Haggard and family and Mrs. Ella Wesley and children of Wilson, spent Saturday night and Sunday at James Randolph's. Andrew Adams Jr., and family were Sunday visitors at her sister's Mrs. James Robinson, at Clifty. Killus Mofield spent last week with relatives in Stearns. Ira Pitman who has been ill with typhoid fever is able to be out again. Finley Adams of Pleasant Hill visited at his father's A.J. Adams Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Benard of Texas is visiting her sister, Mrs. E.I. Cain and other relatives here. Mrs. Samuel Roy of Science Hill is visiting her daughter Mrs. W.H. Dick and son, Mr. Millard Roy. Ingle. The revival meeting conducted by Rev. J.M. Harmon at Cedar Point church, closed Monday with several additions to the church. After Monday's sermon the congregation went to Wolf Creek where twenty-one converts were baptized. I.R. Kissee purchased a calf from John E. Jasper last Monday for $9.50. Lawrence Redmond of Casey County was here several days this week on business. Bill Ross of near Joyce, Ky., was here Tuesday and Wednesday buying cattle. Arch Davenport and O.L. Coffey went down near Cumberland River Wednesday trading. Albert Pitman went to Casey County the last of the week on business. Charley Weddle left here Thursday en route to his home in Oklahoma. T.L. Pitman traded a young mule to Elmer Weddle for a mare the last of the week. Frank Shumbley and wife visited relatives in Casey County Saturday and Sunday. The people met and cleaned off the grave yard at Cedar Point Saturday afternoon. Chester Kissee of Casey County was here Saturday. Charlie Dobkins and family of Nancy, Ky., visited relatives near here Sunday. Buddy Delk and family visited relatives near Caintown Sunday. Leslie Roberts and wife visited in Caintown Sunday. The wedding bells are ringing again in this neighborhood, this time for Frank Allen and Miss Arena Anderson, daughter of Steve Anderson. They were quietly married Sunday. All wish them much happiness. Mark. A very successful meeting at Fellowship Church, conducted by Rev. Wesley and evangelist Landrum, of Greenville, Ky., closed August 12th, with about twenty additions to the church. Mrs. J.C. Price and children of Reed Point, Mont., who have been in this vicinity for several weeks have been visiting relatives in the Shopville and Bent communities. Mrs. Ellen Lovins returned from Lakeland Friday where she had been to visit her son, whose condition is very serious. Mrs. J.M. Perkins and daughter, Velma, and Miss Lura Hargis, have returned to their home at Burnside after a two weeks visit with relatives here. Mrs. Frank Whitson and children of Holder, Ill., are visiting her mother, Mrs. Herrin. Miss Whitaker of Bloomington, Ill., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J.W. Herrin. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jones spent Saturday night with her mother, Mrs. Ina Sears. Miss Wilbur Hargis spent last week with her cousin, Lura Hargis. Miss Agnes Bobbitt visited Miss Hargis Thursday. Mrs. J.M. Perkins and little daughter spent Friday at Mrs. Ellen Whitson's. Prof. McClure is instructing a class in vocal music at Pine Hill church. Mrs. Delia Gilliland is suffering very much from a felon on her finger. Master Barnett Toby was on the sick list a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brinkley have moved into Wash Rainey's property. Mr. and Mrs. Ran Early have returned from Whitley County and have moved into their property recently purchased from Mrs. Vicar. Mrs. McClure and Mrs. Hubble of Somerset were visitors at Millard Vicar's last week. Mrs. J.R. Whitson and Miss Lucy visited at W.A. Hargis' Thursday. Cal Bingham has returned from Harlan County where he has been working for some time. Jim Bingham and family visited at Stanley Herrin's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Brinkley and son, Paul, Miss Sue Bobbitt and Mrs. S.B. Miller spent Saturday at Mrs. Ellen Whitson's. Miss Ida Mae Shepherd of Tremont, Ill., and Willie Gover were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ona Hargis last Wednesday. Rev. Chas. Randall preached at Shopville school house a few nights last week. Miss Lottie Evans was in our midst several days last week. Wash Rainey and family left recently for Indiana to work. Plato. The revival conducted by Rev. Smith and Rev. Wright at the Burnett Chapel came to a close Sunday. Gilmore school is progressing nicely with Mrs. Lula B. Sears as teacher. Arch Poynter and family spent last Sunday with Mr. Stevens and family. Miss Verna Eldridge and Gusta Owens attended church at Chapel Sunday. Samuel Ping spent Saturday night and Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. Marcum. Mrs. Ova Childers is improving at this writing. MR. Cecil Robbins returned home from Indiana last week, where he has been for some time. Mr. Willie Smith spent Sunday at Mr. Steven's. Pulaski. Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Trivett spent the weekend with relatives near Dabney. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Trivett of Floyd visited at Mr. E.W. Trivett's last week. Miss Nell Tyree of Cincinnati is visiting home folks here. Russell King of Lockland, O., is with home folks. Mrs. A.M. Parks of Whitley City, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Owen Correll, has returned home. Silas Sloan's spent the weekend with home folks. Miss Viola Collins is able to be out again after a week's illness. L.D. Stringer is confined to his bed with dropsy. William Surber who has been on a two weeks visit to his daughters in Indiana, returned home Sunday. Miss Minnie Detherate was at home a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Detherage of Washington, D.C., are visiting his father, W.T. Detherage, near here. Mr. and Mrs. T. Suttle of Winfield, Tenn., who have been visiting relatives at Estesburg, returned home Saturday. Science Hill. Mrs. S.W. Lester is doing nicely with typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cabbell spent last Thursday night with relatives in Burnside. Mrs. Maggie Cannon is working for Mrs. John Dungan. Mrs. Clara Cabbell entertained her mother, Mrs. Dunn and niece, Miss Nannie Skidmore, both of Kings Mountain, last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Dunn will remain this week with her daughter. Mrs. C.B. Hail and children of Cincinnati are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dungan. Sister Bruner preached her last sermon at the Nazarene church last Sunday night to a very large audience. Brother and Sister Elbert Waters of Cincinnati were at church last Sunday night, having motored here for the Mt. Hope revival. Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Reid and daughters, Josephine and Helen of Harriman, Tenn., are with her sister, Mrs. John Hall. Brother Wesley preaches at the M.E. Church next Sunday night. Brother C.R. Pollard preached at the Nazarene church last Thursday night and baptized two converts, Mrs. Pearl Turpen and Miss Mary Sneed at the Dungan's pond Friday afternoon. Chas. Taylor arrived home last Sunday night from this work in Cincinnati. Nell Tyree and sister, Nola, of Cincinnati are visiting their father Jas. Tyree. Shafter. Rev. Marcum closed his meeting here Sunday night and will begin a revival at Burnside August 23. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Buchanan, Aug. 20, twin girls. Rev. John Jones is holding a meeting at Good Hope this week. Miss Mary Zigler is no better at this writing. Mr. Bud Anderson and daughter of Faubush visited Willie Rainwater last week. Rev. Sandusky of Ferguson will begin a revival here Wednesday night. Miss Gusta Hall (possibly Hail) spent Saturday night and Sunday with home folks. Singleton. Mr. Jones, the teacher at the Singleton School was taken ill and had to dismiss his school till August 29th. He will be back provided his health gets better and if not other provisions will be made or we will have no school here at Singleton. Mr. Urban and Deetha Singleton visited near Kings Mountain from Friday till Sunday. Sam Webb is sure making money as well as many friends over his fine melon patch. Henry Singleton and wife visited M.N. Ingram's last Sunday. There was a large crowd at the baptizing on Buck Creek on last Sunday. Henry Singleton bought two pigs from G.M. Estes a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Webb accompanied their daughter, who had been visiting them, of Cincinnati, for a few weeks to Eubank. Miss Ester Singleton visited at Mr. Eubank's last Sunday evening. Corn crops are looking good here since the good rains. Brother Thompson will begin a week's meeting at Singleton the fourth Sunday in August. Soules Chapel. Miss Ida Mae Shepherd of Illinois, visited her aunt, Mrs. Bell Gover Sunday night. Aunt Sabrie Cundiff passed away Friday night after a continued illness. Mr. Lindsay Cundiff purchased a new car last week. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll moved to their new home they purchased from Mr. Ryan. Miss Zula Dykes visited Miss Berdie Fisher Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. John Bullock visited his sister on Flat Lick Sunday night. Born, to Mrs. Tom Smith, last Friday, a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Eubank have returned to Cincinnati after a visit with her mother, Mrs. McGahan. Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Sweeney of Science Hill and Mr. and Mrs. C.B. McDowell of Somerset called on Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Cundiff Sunday afternoon. Miss Jennie B. Gover visited Miss May West Monday afternoon. Miss Lina Dutton gave a watermelon supper Thursday night in honor of Miss Lena Maud Detherage, of Illinois, who is visiting her cousin, Janie Gilmore. Tateville. Quite an elaborate dinner was given last Friday in the home of Mrs. S.W. Tate, in honor of those connected with pike work. Judge Tartar was present and all report a delightful time. Mr. Russell King was the weekend guest of friends Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Duncan, and Miss Betty Hamm. Miss Artye Beasley spent Saturday night and her friend, Miss Trucye Sexton. Rev. E. Hatfield is holding a successful revival in the church known as the "Bent" church. There has been ten conversions and a great possibility for more. Sunday School work at this place is now reaching a high point of interest. Mr. and Mrs. Harris of Indianapolis are visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lewis. Rev. A.C. Taylor filled his regular appointment here last Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. He delivered a very practical sermon on "Walk Worthy of Your Vocation." Miss Bettie Hamm spent the weekend with her parents at Pulaski. The Teachers Training Class is progressing nicely with Mr. C.P. Hargis as teacher. Mr. Hargis is well pleased with the interest manifested in this work and reports a very interesting class. Mr. J.M. Sexton and son, Lester Sexton, who work at Stearns, are spending the week at home. Mr. James Duncan left yesterday to fill a position in Somerset. His many friends regret his absence but wish him great success. Mr. Geo. Burgess of Burnside, attended the Teachers Training Class here Sunday afternoon. Valley Oak. Crops look reasonably well now after the good rains. Mrs. Martha Farmer spent Sunday at W.C. Wyrick's. T.D. Buchanan had a sale of his personal property the 16th of this month and he and family have moved to Somerset, where he has gone into the barber business. John M. Bailey and wife were in Somerset Saturday. Several school children from Flat Lick attended the school picnic at Shopville Saturday. Mrs. Julia Helton and son, John, visited relatives at Woodstock Saturday. Elijah Helton returned last Sunday from Louisville where he had been for the past month. Tom Price and Luther Alexander traded horses last week.