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 June 26, 1908 (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 Uncle James Myers was in town first two days of court. - Mrs. B. J. Bethurum is with relatives here during court. - Mesdames Mattie and Lena Lawrence made a flying trip to Stanford. - Miss Tanna Thompson is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. W. M. Poynter. - Judges J. W. Alcorn and T. Z. Morrow were visiting attorneys this week. - Mrs. Laura Proctor who has been very sick for several days is much better. - Victor Bullock, a son of J. J. Bullock, is very low from the effects of measles. - Dr. G. B. Lawrence arrived from Hyden Tuesday. He will probably remain in Rockcastle County. - Mrs. J. F. Griffin has returned from a visit to her mother, Mrs. Wallen, near Gum Sulphur. - Mesdames J. Fish and Jones Hiatt are visiting their sister, Mrs. H. C. Catron in Lincoln County. - Miss Maude Graham has returned to her home in New Hope, after a pleasant visit with Miss Anna Tate. - Mrs. H. D. Forbes and two children, of near Richmond, Ky., were visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. A. B. Davis last week. - Mrs. Mollie Wright returned to her home in Berea Monday after spending a week here with her sister, Mrs. Felix Bowman. - Mr. O. E. Gibson, who has been here most of the week on the Rigsby trial, says that his wife who has been very sick since last September is improving rapidly now and it is thought she will soon recover. - Miss Pet Sayers, of Spokane, Washington, but formally of this county, is visiting the families of J. F. Griffin and S. C. Franklin. Miss Sayers left this county about eighteen years ago, and has since that time has been engaged in teaching in the west. - Elza Langford continues to improve and hopes to be able to return home in about two weeks. - W. J. McLemore, of Blanche, was in London Sunday. He told us that his brother, Shade McLemore, of Wilton, had been very ill of appendicitis, but is convalescent. London Sentinel LOCAL NEWS On the 29th day of April 1893, J. J. Bullock and his two sons, W. C. and R. H. Bullock cut on the back of a tortoise, the name of W. C. Bullock and that date, and turned it loose. They thought no more about it, until the 10th day of June 1908, more than fifteen years from that time, R. H. Bullock found the same tortoise, no more that 200 yards from where it was left. The name and date on the back was perfectly plain. - The L&N will sell round trip tickets to Lebanon, KY. July 16th to 25th inclusive for $2.48 round trip, limit July 27, account of the Central Kentucky Chautauqua. - VANWINKLE/BOULWARE Wedding. It came as quite a surprise to a very large majority of our people, when the news was heralded over town last Monday morning, that Mr. John Vanwinkle, of Berea, and Mrs. Lou Boulware had been united in the holy bonds of matrimony on the night before. Rev. Masters, of the Christian Church, officiated. Mr. Vanwhinkle, who for many has been a leading educator, is a gentleman of rare attainments and character, but with all that may justly feel that he has won a great victory, in being able to claim as his life companion and help mate, one so noble in mind and pure in heart, as she who is now Mrs. Vanwinkle. - CIRCUIT COURT The June term of the Rockcastle Circuit Court convened Monday, with Judge M. L. Jarvis on the bench, and Commonwealth's Attorney B. J. Bethurum at his post of duty. The following gentlemen were selected as jurors: Grand Jury: George Deatherage, Taylor Clark, Jonas Brown, Richard Barnett, Jotham Brown, Julian Bordes, M. G. McKinney, J. M. Lear, J. W. Baker, J. C. Bullen, J. D. Pennington, A. J. Sams, Foreman. Petit Jury: Joe Wilson, John Hibbard, W. M. Barron, C. C. Cromer, Jason Robinson, John Grider, R. J. Abney, J. L. Rash, Chas. Mullins, Thos Philbeck, Ed Fletcher, Frank Adams, Cam Mullins, Ranson Brown, M. C. Owens, P. Q. Griffin, W. A. Bloomer, Frank Cottongim, J. H. Coffey, Issac Herron, Gran Cummins, Henry Parkerson, Alfred Bryant and John Mullins. The following cases have been tried or otherwise disposed of: James Dyer, false swearing, case dismissed, R. P. Norton for attempting to rescue a prisoner from an officer, case dismissed, Mat Foure for selling intoxicating drinks, dismissed, George Hall for concealed weapons $25 and costs, Op Whitaker, Thomas Ball, Eli Ping, Bud Wise, George Arnold and Caleb Mullins $20 and cost for gaming; George Mullins $25 and cost for pistol. Jeff Dowell for malicious shooting and wounding, dismissed. - The case against Per Rigsby for the killing of Greely Lear was called Tuesday and same went to jury on Wednesday. There were two speeches. Atty. C. C. Williams for the defense and Commonwealth Attorney, B. J. Bethurum for the prosecution. The following sat as jurors on the case: Frank Adams, Thomas Philbeck, Gran Cummins, Jason Robinson, John Hibbard, M. C. Owens, Frank Mullins, E. J. Williams, S. S. Kelly, Alfred Bryant, Ranson Brown and O. E. Gibson. After being out about six hours, the jury returned a verdict of guilty fixing Rigsby's punishment at confinement in the penitentiary for a period of two years. The verdict came as quite a surprise to a large majority of those who heard the trial, as the evidence showed that Lear fired the first shot and every point in the testimony was made in Rigsby's favor. A new trial will be asked for. - BALL GAME" About the best ball ever played on Mt Vernon's grounds, was witnessed here Tuesday morning between the Mt Vernon and Livingston nines. The score stood at 8 to 5 in favor of Livingston, and while Livingston carried off the honors, yet the Mt Vernon boys may well feel proud of the splendid work. The Mt Vernon boys say they would rather lose an 8 to 5 game than to win a 31 to 2 seven-inning game. Another game will be arranged with Livingston as soon as practical. LANGFORD NEWS W. H. Baker had two fine hogs killed by a train Tuesday. This makes nine hogs, one cow, two mules and one calf killed by a train in past year. Uncle Bob Leger is having his dwelling improved by building a porch in front and a new roof. - Uncle Marvel Coffey remain very feeble. - Tom Baker and his wife were in Mt Vernon Thursday having some dental work done. - W. H. Baker is having a splendid trade at the store and mill. - Miss Mamie Lee is reported sick. - Lots of whooping cough in this neighborhood. - The people at Langford will have ice cream at the Langford school on July 4th for the benefit of the church. - Ever body invited. - Little Mamie Baker spent last week at Conway. - Rev. C. C. Wilson passed through here Monday on his way home from Macadonia where he and Rev. Phelps had a wonderful meeting with fifteen additions. - Call at W. H. Bakers any time for the best home ground meal. - The Kentucky Free Stone Company is doing a good business. - The people seem to be enjoying themselves this summer on the banks of Roundstone Creek fishing. - W. H. Baker bought of Tom Taylor a cow for $30. WILDIE NEWS We had a heavy rain Tuesday which was greatly needed. - Mr. Granville Cox formerly of this place has moved to Brush Creek. - Dr. Hugh Gibson of Richmond was called to see Mr. Jas. Brown Monday who remains very poorly. - Mrs. Frank Doyle of Berea is spending a few days here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hayes. - Mart Jones was in Louisville last week. - Mrs. Laura Manus and children were visiting Mrs. Elbert Mason of Dudley Saturday and Sunday. - Edith Laswell has whooping cough. - Mrs. George Johnson passed through here Sunday on her way to visit her father Mr. James Berry. - The two Dalton children who have been confined with typhoid for several weeks are convalescent. - Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Laswell were called to Brush Creek Saturday on account of the death of the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Chestnut. It died of pneumonia and whooping cough complications. - Stephen Durham's children are convalescent after a long siege of typhoid fever. - "Aunt" Ann Philips was in Mt Vernon Monday. - Little Ruth Chasteen is improving. - P. P. Singleton the sewing machine agent was in our town last week. - Mrs. Jesse Proctor is on the sick list. - Mr. and Mrs. William Manus were visiting at Dudley Sunday. - Misses Anna Proctor and Ann Branaman were visiting Mrs. Lucy Reynolds of Livingston last week. PINE HILL NEWS Quite a crowd from here attended court in Mt Vernon Monday. - Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Falin returned home Saturday after a several days visit with relatives at Cove and Corbin. - Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Meadows of Mt Vernon spent Sunday with relatives here. - Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Mullins spent Sunday in Orlando. - Miss Nell McFerron returned home from Mt Vernon Monday. - Miss Byrda McHargue was visiting at Orlando and Wildie last week. - Mr. Prall Reed took L. G. Falin's place while he was gone. - Mrs. Elza Langford went to London Sunday to see her husband who is in the infirmary there. - Mrs. Nancy McHargue has about recovered from a spell of sickness. - Dr. and Mrs. Hendren and little daughter returned to their home at Blanche, Ky. Monday. - Gay Johnson who had his hand hurt in a ball game some weeks ago was in Mt Vernon Tuesday to see a doctor. - Mrs. Tom Manuel was shopping in Mt Vernon Monday. - Dave Mullins went back to Hazel Patch Monday to finish hauling telephone poles. - DEAD John Lunce of this place died at his home Saturday evening. He had been sick some weeks with cancer of stomach and his death was not unexpected. He was buried Sunday evening at this place. He leaves a wife and large family to mourn his loss. BRODHEAD NEWS Several from here are attending court at Mt Vernon this week. - Miss Beulah Wallin and brother, Homer, have returned home after spending two days with their aunt, Mrs. J. E. Wallin. - Miss Ada Wesley, of Liberty, is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Mollie Durham. - Miss Alza Thompson, Hallie Brow and Mr. Ira Holtclaw, of Preachersville, and Miss Lillie Albright, of Barbourville, were guests at the Albright hotel first of last week. - Walter Miller and Rals Wilmott, of Lebanon Junction are at home for a few days. - John E. Evans has returned home from a three-month's trip through Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. - Miss Miranda McKensie was the charming visitor of Miss Elizabeth Pike a few days last week. - C. H. Frith has returned from Chicago, Ill., where he has been on a prospecting tour. - The Home (blank) Society of the Christian Church will present a great 5 act comedy "The Deacon" at the Brodhead opera house on Saturday night July 18th. This was to have played during Institute week but the Institute was put off until September they have decided to on that date, and will also present one during the Institute which begins on the first Monday in September. Don't forget the Date for "The Deacon" Saturday night July 18. Be sure and come. Mrs. Monie Dunn and daughter, Miss Ella, spent several days of this week with Mrs. J. G. Frith. - Miss Mattie Owens has returned from a weeks visit to Corbin and Keavey. She was accompanied home by Miss Lizzie Storms, a beautiful girl of Keavey. - A large crowd attended children's day service at Maretburg last Sunday. - O. C. Wilmott returned to Knoxville Sunday night after spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. M. E. Wilmott. - Mrs. Walter Miller and Mrs. Maurice Frith are numbered with our sick for this week. - The largest crowd ever known for a hayride, last Friday night attended a big party at Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smiths in the Hiatt section. There were 44 from Brodhead to go. Mr. Ed Smith and Lillie Smith did the entertaining and you just bet they are good too. Supper was announced at the proper time and what that Brodhead crowd did for those things was a sight. We certainly appreciate Mr. and Mrs. Smith's hospitality and we all had a glorious good time. We all wish to thank Mrs. Mary Albright our chaperone for being so good to us. - A. M. Hiatt has returned from Dunmor, Ky. - Misses Ethel and Susie Hilton of Stanford, visited their aunt, Mrs. Susie B. Cherry first of the week. - Dr. W. F. Carter has returned from a weeks stay with homefolks at Gratz, Ky. - J. E. Wallin, of Oakdale, Tenn., spent Sunday with his family here. ******************************************************************************* 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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