Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1908 - Rockcastle Co FROM LONG AGO Submitted By: Ray E_v_a_n_s ray.evans@worldnet.att.net Mount Vernon Signal July 10, 1908 The following first appeared in the Mount Vernon Signal on July 10, 1908. It was recently transcribed from microfilm of that issue of the Signal. With these submittals, I am sharing these gleanings with the Signal's present readers. PERSONAL NEWS A. B. Furnish spent the fourth in Louisville. - Dr. D. B. Southard spent Saturday in Louisville. - Miss Linda Ballard is visiting her brother, Supt G. M. Ballard. - Miss Mattie Owens, of Barbourville, is the guest of relatives here. - Conductors J. D. Miller and C. A. Davis were at home for the fourth. - Miss Keith Sperry, of Louisville, is the guest of Miss Francis Sparks. - Mrs. M. C. Owens, who has been sick for the past fifteen months, is no better. - Miss Clara Kennedy is the charming guest of the Misses Thompson. - Mrs. Jane Bloomer is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. Matilda Houk. - Miss Minnie Baugh, a sister of Dr. Baugh, is the guest of Mrs. G. M. Ballard. - Hon. J. N. Saunders, of Stanford, was one of the visiting attorneys at court this week. - Wheeler Meadows spent a short time with his brothers, James and John Meadows. - Walter G. Smith, Cashier of the bank of Sherburn, came over to spend the fourth. - Shelia Fuqua returned Monday from a several days visit to her mother at Fordsville. - Mrs. Margarite Grimes and her mother have moved to their new house on Taylor Ave. - Miss McKie Burdette spent the fourth with her cousins, Misses Gracie and Susie Taylor. - Mrs. Willis Adams and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, will attend the Chautauqda at Lebanon. - Miss Bessie Mullins has returned from a pleasant visited to relatives and friends at Livingston. - Atty. C. C. Williams is making some decided improvement to his residence on Main Street. - Mrs. Dick Cummins, who has been in very poor health for several months, is gradually growing better. - John Hysinger has been dangerously ill for the past week. He is slightly improved at this time. - Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Williams and two sons, John Hig and James, came over Friday for a ten day's visit with relatives. - Judge J. R. Cook, of Somerset, has been appointed to a clerkship at Frankfort and we understand will soon leave Somerset to take up abode at the Capital city. - Mrs. Johns, of Asheville, N. C., is in charge of the Langford dormitory until some permanent arrangements have been made for a principal for the Brown Memorial School. - Geo. Owens, the monument man, spent a few days with his brother, R. N. Owens, at Salem, Ind. He stopped at Lancaster on his return home to set up a monument. - A. W. Stewart was over from Madison this week looking after some business matters. He has his mustache clipped and has taken on an appearance of several years younger since he has migrated to the Blue Grass region. - Mesdames James Maret and G. B. Lawrence left Tuesday for Galveston, Texas to spend several weeks with their brother, W. J. Newcomb. Mrs. Maret who has been in very poor health all spring made the trip at this time with the hope that the change would do her good. - Misses Grace Cox and Maggie Hansel, Rob, and C. C. Cox went to East Bernstadt Tuesday to attend the burial of their aunt, Mrs. Eliza Baker. - Atty. and Mrs. Joseph Harkins, of Prestonburg, the latter who used to be Miss Reca Baker are attending the Denver convention. They had the honor of making the trip in the private car as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mayo. LOCAL NEWS The L&N will sell tickets to Junction City August 19,20 and 21 for $1.28 round trip on account of the Colored fair at Danville. - Harry Curry, who for several years was blacksmith for W. J. Sparks at Sparks Quarry, died Monday of a complication of diseases. - The catalogues for the Brodhead fair will be ready for distribution next week. See or write the secretary, John Robins at Brodhead for one. This years premiums are the most liberal ever offered by the association. If you have not already prepared one or more exhibits, now is the time to get busy and do your best to excel those who may compete against you. This is a county institution and during the twelve years of its experience the county has greatly benefited each year because of its existence. The spirit of improvement and the desire to present the best display of farm products, best horse, mule or calf as the case may be, has been worth much to the county. Therefore we urge all of you to attend the fair and make it just as good as possible. - Mt Vernon Lodge 319 I. O. O. F. celebrated it first anniversary July 4th with a big supper at the Miller Hotel. There were 51 Odd Fellows, with their wives, sisters and sweet hearts present.. Mrs. Mollie Miller, the hostess, had prepared a most delightful supper and the hungry crowd did well their part. Judge L. W. Bethurum acted as toastmaster and did it to a Queen's taste. Dr. W. J. Edmiston, of Crab Orchard, district deputy and Mr. L. K. Wells, also of Crab Orchard, were the first to speak giving a brief history of the aim and purpose of Odd Fellowship. Next in order was attorney C. C. Williams, who spoke for about 10 minutes on the beauties of the order. Following were cashier M. B. Salin and Dr. A. G. Lovell who spoke briefly of the purposes and aims of the order. Returning to the lodge room, the District Deputy took charge of the meeting and proceeded to install the newly elected officers for the next term. They are as follows: Noble Grand, W. T. Davis; Vice Grand, Dr. J. F. Baugh; Secretary, W. A. Cox; and W. L. Richards Treasurer. Starting a year ago with seventeen, the membership at the end of the first year was sixty-seven; a phenomenal growth. Through the kindness of the Masonic order, the Odd Fellows have been able to secure the most comfortable quarters at a nominal cost, but before another year has passed they hope to be located in their own home on some desirable spot in town, where all Odd Fellows will always receive a cordial and welcome greeting. PINE HILL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Carpenter, of Blanche, Ky., are visiting relatives here this week. - Dr. Lee Chestnut who has returned from Louisville has been here visiting his sister, Mrs. Wm. McHargue. - Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Meadows and children spent the 4th with friends here. - Mrs. Claude Carmen and children, of Corbin, spent from Saturday till Monday with her mother, Mrs. E. Rutherford. - Rev. Blackburn filled Bro, Davidson's appointment Saturday night and Sunday. - Mrs. John Norville and grand daughters, Misses Elyven Norville and Anna Older, of Corbin, visited relatives here the first of the week. -- Quite a crowd attended the singing at Will Cottongim's Sunday evening. - Mrs. Wm. Williams, of Orlando, spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Nancy McHargue. - Miss Nell McFerron will spend a few days in Berea before beginning her school at Calloway on the 20th. - Charlie Anderson, of Orlando, will teach the school here. - Miss Byrda McHargue will leave next week for Blanche to visit her sister, Mrs. J. J. Cook before returning to Knoxville, Tenn. - Mrs. Nancy Poteet and daughter, Mrs. Thomas were visiting in Berea last week. - Mrs. G. B. Mullins spent Sunday with her mother at Orlando. - The district Sunday school convention will be held here Saturday the 11th. There will be dinner on the ground and everyone is cordially invited to come and help make the meeting a success. MARETBURG NEWS The much needed rain came at last reviving crops and helping to refresh the low streams of water to make the farmers heart light. The drought had almost become serious. - Bro. Carr of Keavy preached three interesting sermons at the church Saturday and Sunday. - Miss Grace McCall accompanied by Miss Ida Branson, of Hazel Patch, will spend some time at home. - Mrs. W. A. Lewis and daughter, Helen, spent last week in Louisville. - Miss Jalia Reynolds spent the week in Stanford as the guest of Mrs. E. J. Brown. - Messrs Chandler and Holcomb attended the Odd Fellows lodge at Mt Vernon Monday night. - Blackberries seem to be plentiful. - Mrs. M. Hartz has again opened at her old stand after remodeling her building inside with a new coat of paint. - Mrs. Bessie McClure visited in Livingston Saturday and Sunday. - George Owens is in Salem, Ind. visiting his brother, Robt. - Miss Angie Hunt has returned from a short visit to Brodhead. - Mr. Sam Chandler will teach the public school at this place. - Mrs. Florence Sage, of St Louis, with her little sons, Robbie and Urbin are visiting her father for several weeks visit. - Mr. T. Griffin. of Jellico, Tenn., is the guest of his grandfather Nelson Griffin. He will return to St Louis with Mrs. Sage. WILDIE NEWS The fourth was passed very quietly at this place. - Born to Mrs. Taylor Clark Tuesday twin girls. - Mrs. Laura Manus is on the sick list. - Rev. Winkler filled his regular appointment at this place Saturday and Sunday. - Oval Laswell, son of Dr. Laswell is very sick with whooping cough. - Picking berries is the principal occupation of the day. - Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood went to Conway Sunday to see the infant of Mr. Jas. Wood who is very sick of indigestion. -- Miss Stella Adams, of Berea was visiting friends at this place last week. - Quiet a crowd of young folks attended the picnic at Langford the Fourth regardless of the disagreeable weather. All report a nice time. - Mrs. Bill Wood is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Williams at Brush Creek. Their baby is reported very bad with whooping cough. - Miss Eva Fish, of Buckeye, visited the family of H. S. Branaman Sunday. Also, Mr. Ed Graves, of Paris. - Mr. Bob Langford was at Brush Creek last week to see Mr. Wilmer Chasteen who has pneumonia fever. - Mr. Joe Reams, of Trenton, Mo., who has many relatives in this county, writes that he and his wife are rejoicing over the arrival of their first born, a 9 lb. girl. BRODHEAD NEWS Mrs. G. W. Brooks has returned to her home at Williamsburg after spending a few days here with her mother and sisters. - Mrs. Lula Prewitt, of Garrard County, has returned to her home in Williamsburg after spending a few days here with Mr. and Mrs. John Robins. - Miss Elizabeth Tharp and Roberta Frith have returned home from a week's visit to Rileys and Lebanon. - Edd Hurt is up from Lebanon Junction for a few days. - O. C. Wilmott has returned to Knoxville, Tenn. after attending the funeral of his nephew Master Clarence Miller. - A revival begins at the Methodist Church tonight. - D. R. Belcher is on the sick list we are sorry to say. - A. V. Smith and V. S. Martin were in Lancaster Tuesday on business. - C. H. Frith has opened up an office on East Main Street in Lexington, Ky. and will be there ready to serve all who are interested in his insurance plan. - Albert Albright was up from Lebanon Junction Wednesday to see his father, William Albright. - Walter Turpin is at home laid up with rheumatism. - The play to be given at the Opera House Saturday night July 18 has been put off until July 25th on account of the protracted meeting. This play will sure be played July 25th. - Mrs. L. A. Cass of Louisville is visiting her son "Pompie" at this place. - R. G. Wilmott came up from Newton to attend the funeral of his nephew Master Clarence Miller. QUAIL NEWS R. E. Todd filled his regular appointment at Bethel Saturday and Sunday. - Mrs. Wm. Owens has been visiting her relatives at Lexington. - Wheat threshing is the order of the day. The general average of wheat is about one half crop. - John A. Proctor is numbered among the sick. - G. B. Sutton bought of Mr. Hughes of the Blue Grass section a farm of 70 odd acres for $7150. Mr. Sutton will move to his farm in about a month. - Jacob Elder will move back to Brodhead soon. We regret very much to give him up, but our loss will be Brodhead's gain. - Misses Maudie and Myrtle Hamm spent Sunday with Miss Minnie Gentry of Spiro. - Bud Stringer spent Sunday with one of Ottawa's fairest young ladies. - J. W. Proctor is improving. - Mrs. Robert Taylor of near Bee Lick has been very low but is some better at this issue. ******************************************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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