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 January 22, 1909 (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.) PERSONAL NEWS J. W. Rider has been very sick this week. - Col. John W. Miller is here from Lancaster. - Jones Hiatt is suffering from a severe abscess in his head. -- Robert Allen was over from Robinet Monday on business. - Miss Julia Reynolds is teaching a subscription school at Maretburg. - Cashier W. L. Richards went to Gallatin Monday to close the deal on his farm. - Mrs. C. C. Williams has been sick for the past ten days, but is better at this time. - Mrs. Anna E. Miller has been in Williamsburg several days doing stenographic work. - Miss Alza Thompson spent several days with her sister, Mrs. W. R. Huges, at Stanford. - Dr. M. L. Meyers is taking a special course in dentistry and will be in Mt Vernon only on Saturdays and Mondays for a few weeks. - A. H. Hamlin is in Tennessee where he will probably take another big contract of logging. - J. F. Bloomer and family, of Atchison, Kansas, are visiting relatives and old Rockcastle friends. - Dr. W. A. Jones, of Wildie, who has had typhoid fever for a few weeks, is almost able to be out again. - Mesdames D. N. Williams and Cleo Brown returned Wednesday from a month's visit in Covington and Somerset. - Mrs. Matt Lawrence who has been spending several weeks in the country has returned and is with her sister, Mrs. James Maret. - Mrs. P. Benton and daughter, Miss Willie, spent two days this week with Dr. Benton who is taking treatment for rheumatism at Crab Orchard Springs. LOCAL NEWS John Hansel was found dead on the L & N tracks at Pine Hill by a small boy about 10 a.m. on Monday. Mr. Hansel had been a sufferer of heart trouble for some time and this is supposed to be the cause of his death. Age about 50. - We understand that Mt Vernon is soon to have a curfew law. As to what ages it will apply to, we are not informed, but from the reports which comes from some of the hotels it seems that it would be proper to make it apply to some of the older set, who call themselves young men but fall far short of conducting themselves in such a manner. - Mr. Henry Morgan Sowder, of Derby, Iowa, was here this week to have a monument at the grave of his father, Emanuel Sowder, whose remains rest in the Mt Pleasant graveyard, near the Pulaski County line. Mr. Sowder is now 79 years old and moved from Pulaski County to the West in 1875. Mr. Sowder's father was in the war of 1812 and did active service. - Mt Vernon promises to be one of the busiest towns in the State next season. We already know of about $40,000.00 worth of improvements, that is ready to start as soon as spring opens and this is by no means all as there are a dozen or move who are thinking seriously of buying lots either in the Sparks & Davis addition or the Asher and Noe addition and building this year. Mt Vernon has taken on a new life and the spirit of improvement started more than two years ago, has not subsided in the least, but if anything has taken on new life. With the splendid educational facilities we have, the Brown Memorial is already here and one of the best schools of its kind in the State and the County High School, which will open by next September in a handsome two story brick structure, located in one of the most desirable places in the town. Why should not Mt Vernon grow and why should others not seek homes in our midst. In addition to our schools, what else do we have? Twelve or fifteen as good stores as can be found anywhere, two good hotels, flouring mill, the products of which are unexcelled by any mill, two banks which are second to none, three churches, two splendid livery stables, large lime industry, planning mill, rock crusher only a short distance from corporate limit, which will employ next season from 100 to 150 men, three branches of the Masonic Lodge, Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council, I. O. O. F. Lodge, lady Maccabees, Modern Woodmen of America, all in a flourishing condition with an Eastern Star lodge soon to be organized. According to its population, Mt Vernon has more Masons and we might add some of the brightest than any town in the State and last but not least peopled by as good a citizenship, as dwells on God's green earth. GRIFFINS MILL NEWS Well, Mr. Editor, for fear you'll think a booger has caught me; I'll crawl out of the briar patch and give you a few items from this part of the vineyard. - Joe Brown and Elmer Cummins swapped hogs last Thursday. Joe got $3.00 in cash and 4 days work to boot. - Trading is the order of the day here now; we fellows would rather trade than to plow and haul rock. It is useless to try to tell of all the calf trades that have been made; but if anybody wants to buy a calf, go to John Thompson as he always keeps on hand a good grade regardless of the size or color. - J, T. Hurst bought of Josiah Brown one three-year-old mare for $140.00. - Charles Herrin bought of Stephen Steppe one cow and a calf. Price unknown. - Johnson and Burke are doing a good business with their sawmill which is located at McEount Craigs. - A telephone line is being run from M. F. Craigs to Level Green. - Milt Sowder was here during the week looking after a pair of mules. - John Bloomer and family, of Kansas, are visiting Mrs. Bloomer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hasty of this place; also Emmett Hasty and family of Turnersville, Ky., are visiting relatives and friends here. - Joseph Hasty, son of J. L. Hasty, who has been located in Kansas for over five years has returned to make this place his home. - Aunt Catherine Cummins who is now located at her daughters, Mrs. Mary Cummins, is dangerously ill and not expected to live but a short time. - Uncle John Hurst who has been an invalid for a number of years is able to walk around by the assistance of two canes. - This neighborhood has five widowers. What's the reason we don't have some more weddings? - Jim Moore, of near Brodhead, was here last week on business. - It seems that all the candidates for the various offices are located at and beyond Mt Vernon. Why is it that some good men from this side don't announce? We would like to be represented from this side by one or two good men at least. - If we had a few more telephone lines and a R. F. D. mail route in this neighborhood we would live at home and board at the same house. - Miss Fannie Thompson opened a term of school at Poplar Grove last Monday. - Mrs. Sarah Wallen is preparing to send her children to the Masonic Home. - Esmer Cummins who has been confined to his room for eight weeks with typhoid fever is able to be out again. -- Well Mr. Ed. if I don't get into the briar any more, I'll come again soon. HIATT NEWS Miss Minnie Hiatt who has been sick for the past week is now better. - Mrs. M. G. Fish is numbered among the sick this week. - Several boys and girls from this place are attending the Brown Memorial College. - Ed Smith and his new bride will soon go to house keeping. - Pur Adams is talking of moving to Illinois where he will make his new home. - Albert Fish, Esmer and Logan Towery visited relatives at this place Saturday night and Sunday. - Mrs. Martin and granddaughter, Miss Sallie Stewart spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Early. - Miss Lillie Smith, a student of the Brown Memorial spent Saturday with homefolks. - Albert Reynolds, of Wildie, was calling on one of our prettiest girls Sunday. - A. C. Hiatt, the Hiatt merchant, is on the sick list this week. - Rumor says we will have a wedding soon. - H. C. Jones made a flying trip to Mt Vernon Saturday. - Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bowman are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine boy. - Rev. Bryant filled his regular appointment at Oak Hill Saturday and Sunday. - Miss Anna Smith. of this place, entered school at Brodhead Monday. - Mesdames Cleavie and Alice Bowman, of Conway, were the pleasant guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Bowman Sunday. - M. G. Fish bought of James Cox a fine milch cow for $21.00. BRODHEAD NEWS C.H. Frith is in Maysville, Ky. this week on business. - Mrs. M. J. Owens and daughter, Miss Margie, spent a few days this week with her son, Edd Owens. - Wm. Adams is in Mt Vernon on the supervisors board. - O. A. Frith was confined to his room all last week with rheumatism. - C. C. Cable left Sunday morning for Cuba where he holds a very lucrative position as Asst. Superintendent for the Snare & Freesh Company. - Uncle Billie Lunceford aged 63 and a Miss Slucher, aged 17, from Jackson County were married at the home of Nath Brummett last Monday. The Rev. A. J. Pike officiated. - Quite a crowd of young folks was royally entertained at the hospitable home of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Gravely last Friday night. Victor C. Tate came down from Mt Vernon and rendered some fine music on the piano. - Mr. Robert Lee Slater and Miss Eliza Yaker and Thos. McRoberts have returned to their home at West Port, Indiana after spending several weeks here with relatives and friends. - Messrs. J. A. Barnett and Jacob Elder began a very select school at the public school building Monday morning. About 65 were enrolled and many more to come in. This promises to be of the best schools we have ever had in our town. - R. C. Synder, of Lawrenceburg, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hutcheson. - Miss Jewel Francisco has returned from a two weeks visit to her cousin, Miss Grace McCall, at Hazel Patch. - Mrs. Orus Bower and children left Wednesday morning for Oklahoma. They were accompanied as far as Louisville by Mr. and Mrs. Pur Shelton. - Wm. Francisco is able to be out after a week's confinement with grippe. -- Miss Anna Tate, of Mt Vernon is spending the week with her aunt, Mrs. J. W. Tate. - Miss Elizabeth Tharp returned Sunday from a two weeks stay in Danville where she has been the guest of Misses Georgia and Elizabeth Vermillion. ******************************************************************************* 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. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *******************************************************************************