Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1906 - Rockcastle Co FROM LONG AGO Submitted By: Ray E_v_a_n_s ray.evans@worldnet.att.net Mount Vernon Signal August 3, 1906 (Note: This information has been re-typed from the microfilm. The re-typed material has been subjected to a computerized spelling check. However, an effort has been made to preserve the English usage and spelling of that period.) BRODHEAD NEWS On Monday night one of the swellest crowds which ever left Brodhead, departed from here at 8 o'clock on a hay wagon engineered by Thos. Francisco and chaperoned by Mrs. Mary Albright. Those going were Miss Lillie Albright, Nora Barner, Burdette Owens, Ethel, Lyda and John Eva Hilton, Clyde Wilmont, Lizzie Cable, Cora Wesley, Jewel Francisco, Messrs. W. H. Benton, M. C. Albright, Dick Albright, DR. A. C. Wilhoit, A. C. McClary, Sam Simpkins, Fred. L. Durham, W. H. Anderson, Dr. W. F. Carter and Robert Wilmont. WE drove over to Mr.; and Mrs. Ameil Giezel's near Crab Orchard, where we found them with open gates and we were certainly entertained royally. We found Miss Carrie Frith, Lela Sambrook, Willie Benton, and Dora Dickerson already there. We indulged in games and dancing until 11:30 o'clock when supper was announced and then we partook of many good things prepared by the hostess. The time came for us to leave which was regretted by all, and just as the clock was striking for Tuesday we departed and arrived back at Brodhead at 2:30. All there had the time of their lives. So Mr. And Mrs. Geizle, remember we are coming again. Mrs. Walter Miller and daughter Miss Ella Sunshine, and their Aunt Mrs. Granvill Leece are visiting in Louisville this week. Miss Maud Forbes returned to her home in Level Green after spending two pleasant weeks with Miss Lyda Hilton. Walter Slack of Westbourne, TN was in our city a few days this week. Mrs. Belle Herson of Lowel, KY is visiting her daughter Mrs. E. B. Newland. The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Abe Sharp died Monday and was laid to rest in the Christian Church cemetery at 2 pm Sunday.. Both father and mother have our heartfelt sympathy. Miss Mattie Wilmont is visiting her uncle Granvill Leece on Copper Creek. Robert Hicks of Louisville, spent Sunday here with home folks. We are glad to say that Charles Hurt is able to be out after being laid up several weeks with typhoid fever.. Ed Hurt has returned to work at Lebanon Junction after spending two weeks at the bedside of his brother, Charles Hurt. W. C. Swinford and N. E. Testerman were in Somerset on business the first of the week. DR. A. D. Wilhoite, makes weekly trips to Livingston each week to practice dentistry. Misses Lilie and Clarence Albright, Nora Barner, and Messrs. R. C. Wilmont A. C. McClary, M. C. Albright and Arthur Mahan attended the party at Mt Vernon given by Miss Risse Williams in honor of Miss Victor of Indianapolis , and Miss Peeble of Alabama. The Fair, Aug. 15,16 and 17. Bear those dates in mind and be sure and be there. PERSONAL NEWS McKenzie Brown continues very sick. -- E. B. Cox is in Louisville buying goods. -- W. A. B. Davis will teach at the Livingston school. -- Dr. George Parker was here from Williamsburg Wednesday. -- Eugene Mullins left Wednesday morning for Denver, Colo. -- Miss Maud Graham is visiting relatives and friends at Union Town. -- Atty. C. C. Williams is in Philadelphia looking after legal matters. -- Minor Fish is now with home folks. He expects to return to the west this fall. - - Steve Carson of Jellico, was visiting the family of Dick Cummins here Wednesday. -- Mrs. Elizabeth Carson, of Crab Orchard, spent several days with S. Riddle this week.. -- Mesdames Matilda Houk and Nannie Albright are visiting relatives at Brodhead. -- George Cook, son of John Cook of Jellico, spent several days with friends and relatives here. -- Little Miss Ethel Baker and Master Walter Baugh are here from London visiting relatives. -- W. E. Smith went to Livingston Tuesday on business. Will is a most trustworthy and deserving young man. -- Jack Adams left yesterday for New Mexico for his health. He was accompanied as far as Louisville by his mother. -- W. T. Crawford was here Tuesday. "Mode" as he is familiarly called is one of our best and most progressive citizens. -- W. M. Fields returned last week from Tennessee, where he bought about two hundred good sheep. He also bought about one hundred in this county. -- J. J. Stokes, one of the good substantial citizens of the county, paid this office a pleasant and profitable call yesterday. -- Misses Win Elgin, of Maysville, Virginia Bennet, of Louisville and Helen Pelham, of Knoxville will arrive tomorrow to be the guests of Miss Fanny Sparks. -- Misses Clarence and Lilly Albright and Miss Barner, of Barbourville spent Wednesday night with relatives here. They at with relatives at Wildie now. SELECTED LOCAL NEWS Mt Vernon Gets a Bath House It is with pleasure that we announce the coming of W.C. Swinford to open a barbershop and a bathroom in our town. Mr. Swinford is one of the best tonsorial artists in the state. A good bathroom has been a long felt need in our town and we feel that Mr. Swinford will make a good success here. He expects to be ready as soon as Mr. McKenzie can get the new addition to the old shop completed. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS Over $1200 will be spent in improvements to the school buildings before the opening of school next month. The people of Rockcastle can most assuredly feel that the Brown Memorial school is an institution worthy of their patronage. The faculty for next year is the best that money can secure and it is no longer necessary for our young people to leave in order to get a thorough training. Those who expect to enter school this fall or anytime during the year should correspond with Miss Ida M. Taylor, Principal, Mt Vernon, Ky. LIVINGSTON NEWS Mrs. W. T. Merimee and family returned to their home at Paris Wednesday. -- Mrs. Joseph Coffey , of Stanford, was the guest of Mrs. W. W. Wright Wednesday and Thursday. -- Mrs. Jail Cooper leaves today to spend a few days in Mt Vernon before returning to her home in Louisville. -- Rev. Brisco filled his regular appointment here Sunday. -- Mr. Willie McGuire, of Paris is spending a few days at home this week. -- Mr. C. H. White leaves today for Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he expects to spend a month. -- Mrs. Lou Argenbright and family , of Knoxville, are visiting relatives and friends here this week. -- Willie Frith and Fred Tubbs accompanied Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mullins home where they will spend a month. -- Mrs. Woodall and daughter Lillie, of Hazel Patch, spent Wednesday and Thursday at the home of J. E. Woodall. -- Mrs. James Anderson and son, Omer, are visiting Mrs. Anderson's sister, Mrs. Joe Wood. of Wildie. -- Mesdames Ben Sutton and Thomas Woodall, of Elrod, are guests of Mrs. J. E. Woodall. -- Mr. L. H. Davis was in the city this week buying goods. -- Chas. and Will Rice, of Lebanon Junction, spent Wednesday with home folks. -- Mr. Dee Bryant spent a few days with his family this week. -- Mr. and Mrs. Lee Webb and Miss Emma Storts, of Louisville were guests of Mesdames R. A. Sparks and H. D. Magee this week. -- Mrs. L. M. Westerfield and family are visiting relatives and friends in Stanford. -- Miss Lizzie Carson , of Crab Orchard is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Magee. -- Mrs. J. T. Boreing and children, of Nashville, Tenn. are guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pike. -- Mrs. Edgar Hayes and Mrs. Annie Quinn spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hayes. -- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jenkins were made the parents of a little son, born Friday morning July 26th. -- Mrs. R. A. Sparks entertained at her home Tuesday evening from eight to eleven o'clock in honor of guests Mr. and Mrs. Lee Webb and Emma Storts of Louisville. The house was beautifully decorated and refreshments were served at nine o'clock. Those present were Mesdames Jake Sambrook, W. W. Wright, Jail Cooper, of Louisville W. T. Merrimee, of Paris. H. D. Magee, L. H. Davis, Lee Webb, Misses Lyda Cook, Cora Adams, Anna Belle Dishon, Lillie Clifford, Clara Clifford, Emma Storts, and Lizzie Carson, of Crab Orchard. 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