Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1907 - Rockcastle Co FROM LONG AGO Submitted By: Ray E_v_a_n_s ray.evans@worldnet.att.net Mount Vernon Signal August 16, 1907 (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.) ROCKCASTLE COUNTY FAIR Never before in the history of the Rockcastle County Fair Association has the attendance been anything like the equal of that this year. The attendance the first day was, by one-third greater than ever before, a decided increase for the second day and the crowd for today is expected to outnumber any former year by several hundred. Secretary John Robins with the valuable assistance of the other office, has left nothing undone to add to the pleasure and enjoyment of the visitors. Following are the premium awards for the first day: Corn, J. D. Horton first, J. S. Duke second; Wheat, W. M. Houk first, J. W. Moore second, Rye, Jack Sutton, first, J. M. Craig second; beans, Mrs. James Johnson first, M. C. Tyree second; potatoes, Jack Hysinger; Onions Mrs. Lizzie Owens first, Jim M. Brown second; tomatoes, Mrs. Susie Leece first, Mrs. W. H. Cummins second; Beets, Mrs. G. W. Gentry; Cucumbers, Mrs. Robert H. Hamm first, H. C. Jones second; Cabbage, John D. Horton first, H. S. Branaman second; Dried apples, Mrs. Rachel Saylor; Best display of vegetables, Mrs. Mary Painter; Apples, Jack Hysinger first, Armp Lair second; White grapes, Mrs. W. L. King; Black grapes, J. W. Moore first, Mrs. W. L. King second; Watermelon, J. P. Anderson, J. P. Anderson first, Levi Sowder second; cantalope, H. C. Jones; Pumpkin, W. L. King; tobacco, W. M. Riddle; Sugar cane, Fred Shivell; Millet, Gill Lunceford; Timothy; Sam Maharge; clover, J. W. Moore; Alfalfa, John Shivell. HAND MADE ARTICLES Ladies Department White cake, Mrs. Anna Shumate first, Mrs. Belle Lair second; marble cake, Mrs. Burdette Owens first, Mrs. Lizzie Owens second; black cake, Mrs. A. E. Sharp first, Mrs. W. L. King second; golden cake, tea cakes and biscuits, each awarded to Mrs. A. E. Sharp; honey comb, B. L. Blankenship first, H. S. Branaman second; sorghum, M. C. Tyree first, William Saylor second; cake butter, Mrs. A. E. Sharp; peach preserves, Mrs. Lizzie Owens first, Mrs. W. K. Shugars second; pear preserves, Mrs. W. K. Shugars first, Mrs. Cash Hiatt second; tomato preserves and best display of preserves, both awarded to Mrs. Lizzie Owens; apple jelly, Mrs. Lizzie Owens first, Mrs. Belle Lair second; grape jelly, Mrs. Burdette Owens first, Mrs. Robert Hamm second; best display canned fruit, Mrs. Lizzie Owens ; quart grape wine Mrs. Ella Franklin first, Mrs. Julia Branaman second; cucumber pickles, Mrs. John Crawford; blackberry wine, W. L. King first, John Sowder second; chow chow, Mrs. Ella B. Cloyd; apple vinegar, Mrs. Ellen Shivell; calico quilt. Mrs. Willis Griffin first, Miss Mollie Carter second; calico comfort, Mrs. Jane Sayers ,first, Mrs. Lizzie Owens second; coverlet, Mrs. Jane Sayers; counterpane Mrs. W. K. Shugars; worsted quilt, Mrs. Lizzie Owens; home made blanket, Miss Carrie Lair; door rug, Mrs. Lillie Smith; yarn socks, Mrs. Cash Hiatt; gentlemen's gloves, Mrs. J. B. Livesay; lady's gloves, Mrs. Ellen Mahaffy; table cover, Mrs. W. K. Shugars; silk embroidery, Mrs. W. K. Shugars; silk quilt, Mrs. Jane Sayers; cotton crochet, Mrs. Ellen Shivel; drawn work, Mrs. W. K. Shugars first, Miss Carrie Lair second; battenberg, Mrs. W. K. Shugars first, Miss Florence Tanner second; pin cushion, Mrs. N. E. Testerman; sofa pillow, Mrs. Bird Anderson first. Miss Effie Tanner second; chair cushion and sun bonnet, both awards to Mrs. Dug Brown; nicest display cut flowers, Mrs. Lizzie Owens STOCK DEPARTMENT First Day, Best running Walker, Confined to Rockcastle county, R. L. McFerron; free for all mule race, Ben Howard first, J. M. Coffey second, Marion Hamlin third; running race for plug horses, Rockcastle county, Harve Bowman first, Emmett Parkerson second; best combined saddle or harness horse, J. R. Beasley first, F. M. Ware second. LIVINGSTON NEWS Prof Dickerson has moved his family from Brodhead back to this place. We are glad to welcome them back home again after an absence of five years. - Ben Logan, of Pineville, was here Sunday calling on a pretty young lady. - Miss Alice Mahan, of Danville, has been the charming guest of Mrs. W. W. Wright. She is continuing her visit at London this week. - Bro. Campbell, of Clay City, was called here Monday to conduct the funeral services of Mrs. Bertha Argenbright. - Miss Ethel Mudd, of Louisville, is the pleasant guest of Misses Lizzie and Anna Fishback. - Mrs. Harry Jenkins came down from Corbin Monday to attend the burial of Mrs. Bertha Argenbright. - Mrs. George Griffin has returned from Jellico, Tenn., and reports that Miss Anna Griffin is getting along nicely. Miss Anna has had a very bad case of typhoid fever, but the last report was she would recover. - Urban Chewning was called here Saturday to see his sister, Mrs. Bertha Argenbright, who was very sick with typhoid fever. He boarded the first train that left Lebanon Junction, it being a fast freight, but when he arrived it was too late, for God had taken her home to him. - T. J. Chewning is moving his family into the big house on Main Street belonging to Mrs. Sue Mullins today. - Alva Argenbright and little daughter are stopping for a while with Mr. and Mrs. Argenbright's parents , Mr. and Mrs. Dave Argenbright. - Rev. Brisco of Mt Vernon filled his regular appointment at the Baptist church Saturday and Sunday. - Mrs. Kittie Smith was here last week visiting her many friends. - Mesdames Sarah Hall, Mahala Carson, Susie Hicks, Lara Hayes and M. A. Adams are on the sick list. - Miss Cora Adams has returned from a very pleasant visit with friends at Lancaster. She was accompanied home by the charming Miss Mae Magee, who will visit here and at Brodhead before returning to her home at Lancaster. - Walter Hall, of Somerset, is spending a few days with his father, Mr. and Mrs. James Hall, of this place. - Mesdames Bart Sams and Leonard Woodall have typhoid fever. - Miss Cora Griffin, who is teaching at Caloway school, spent from Friday until Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Hall at this place. - Mrs. J. T. Chewning was called last week to see her daughter, Mrs. Riggles, who is in a very serious condition, so much so that Mrs. Chewning could not leave her to come to the deathbed of her other daughter, Mrs. Bertha Argenbright. - Dr. and Mrs. Childress and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Woodall have returned after two weeks of sight seeing at the Jamestown Exposition, Washington, D. C. and old Point Comfort and many other places of interest. - Mrs. Alfred Owens is attending the Brodhead fair. ORLANDO NEWS DEAD: Mrs. Fannie Anglin wife of Jimmie Anglin died Tuesday afternoon at the home of John Robinson, of near this place. She had been living with her family at Richmond about six months when two weeks ago she was taken down with that dread malady consumption. She was brought to this place Monday, one day before she died. She leaves a husband and two children, one an infant two months old, which is not expected to live but a short time. It is afflicted with the same disease as its mother. She was laid to rest in the family burying ground near here. - Miss Martish Singleton is on the sick list at present. - Wilmer Chesnut and family visited his sister, Mrs. W. M. McHargue, of Pine Hill, Sunday. - Miss Lizzie Ball is in Mt Vernon this week having some dental work done. - Milsie Quisinberry, operator, is attending the office here while E. J. Williams is taking a rest. - Mrs. James Brooks is numbered among the sick. - The childrens day at Maple Grove Sunday school will be held the third Sunday in September instead of the fourth Sunday as stated in last week's paper. - Dr. Laswell was in Mt Vernon Wednesday on business. - H. L. Smith has been having some dental work done this week. - Miss Hallie Singleton is visiting relatives at this place. - Jas. Henry Jones is very low with typhoid fever. - Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Williams are spending a few days at Roundstone visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wood. - Joe Hubbard is reported very sick at this writing. - Mattie Jones, who has had typhoid is somewhat improved. - Mrs. Gilbert Robinson is out from East Bernstadt to attend the funeral of Mrs. Fannie Anglin. LEVEL GREEN NEWS Mrs. Dahlia Shell and son, Giles have returned home after a few days visit, accompanied by Mrs. Saylor. - Misses Fannie and Bessie Debord visited homefolks Saturday returning to their schools Sunday. - Oscar Mullins is at Livingston at the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Bert Sams. - Miss May Brown went to Livingston Sunday last where she is teaching for Mrs. Sams during her illness. - On last Friday, Mrs. B. F. Sutton and sister were called to the bedside of their mother, Mrs. Daniel, of Hansford who is very feeble. - Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hatcher have returned home after a weeks visit to relatives in Corbin. - Wm. J. Brown and wife and Mrs. Jennie Cummins of Quail were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Brown last Sunday. - On the 4th inst., Mrs. J. N. Brown was the guest of Mrs. Hattie McQueary of Plato. - Mrs. V. H. Brown of Pittsburg was here for a few days last week attending the revival. - Mrs. Katie Catron is at home again after an extended visit to her daughter Mrs. Ola Woodward of London. - Mrs. O. M. Wallen and children who migrated to Texas two years ago have returned to old Kentucky. - John L. Mullins has gone to Mt Vernon to study telegraphy under Mr. Landrum who has proved himself to an able instructor. - Wade Brown is preparing to leave "Old Kentucky" and try his future in the west while D. R. Gentry will probably return to Ky., on account of malaria. - Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Long, an aged citizen of Pulaski county died on the fifth and his remains was interred in the Friendship cemetery. - The revival at Friendship was largely attended. Bro. Huston of Indiana is an able minister as well as interesting and here's hoping that he has done good work for us at Friendship "The harvest is ready and the laborer's few" There were thirteen conversions besides others who put in their membership with the church. KENTUCKY STATE FAIR LOCATION The State Board of Agriculture which recently purchased the Douglas Park Jockey Club in Louisville for permanent grounds for the Kentucky State fair, has not been able to close negotiations. The Title company employed to clear the title and guarantee it has found that part of the land bought has been dedicated to public use, and therefore, there may be some trouble in closing the road- ways. At least there will be a delay of a few months. In the meantime, the Board has asked the owners of Douglas Park to lease them the grounds for this year's fair with the understanding that as soon as the title is cleared, the property will be taken over by the State Board. This, Mr. Cella, has declined to do, it is understood, although, there is a probability of the matter being adjusted within the next day or two. The State Board is determined that it will not take the property until the title is perfect. This may mean that the Fair this year will be held at Churchill Downs where it was held last year instead of on the home grounds of the State Fair as was hoped (Note: I just heard on WAVE- TV on 8/25/2000 that the first Kentucky State Fair was held in 1902 at Churchill Downs) Under any circumstances, the Fair is Certain to be held at Louisville on the dates mentioned, and we are asked by the State Fair management to say to our readers that the plans made for the State Fair are maturing rapidly satisfactory, and that they can assure every Kentuckian that the Fair will be the biggest one ever held in the South in the way of exhibits departments, in the way of big amusement features, in the way of music and in the way of attendance. ******************************************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. 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