James
Crees and J. M. Thomas Shot to Death by Breathitt County Man
Owingsville,
July 17 – At a church on Fraley creek, Lee county, last night, James Crees was shot
through the heart and instantly killed, and J. M. Thomas was shot and fatally
wounded by John Muller, of Breathitt county.
A large crowd was at church when Muller appeared with two revolvers
buckled around him. Muller, it is said,
was drunk and began abusing Crees and Thomas, with who he is said to have had
trouble formerly. Muller drew both
pistols and began firing. Crees fell
dead with a bullet in the heart at the first fire, and a moment late Thomas
fell dead near him. Neither Crees not
Thomas was armed.
Muller was arrested by
officers present and started to the Beattyville jail. Friends of Crees and Thomas quickly formed
and started after the murderer, with the avowed intention of killing him, but
the officers, by going in a round about way reached Beattyville just ahead of
the mob. It is believed that Muller will
be lynched yet. Guards will be placed
around the jail.
The feeling is high at
Beattyville tonight. The jail is heavily
guarded.
Is
said That He has Received $90,000
Since
He Was First Imprisoned
Newport,
Ky., July 17 – Twelve checks were received in the morning mail by Caleb Powers
from persons in various parts of the United States. The checks called for amounts from $10 to
$100 each. One of the letters that
accompanied a check read:
“To aid in securing the
liberty of an innocent fan.” A prominent
Democrat of the Cincinnati Highlands called on Powers today and presented to
him a check for %66. It is said that the
contributions received by Powers during his long incarceration aggregate
$90,000.
W.
M. Husbands was in the city, going to Paducah from Owensboro.
Mr. O. W. Muncey, of
Owensboro, arrived in the city yesterday to visit Mr. J. B. Riley.
Mr. Henry Mendel, of
Owensboro, was in the city a short while yesterday.
Mr. C. M. Rice was in the
city yesterday, going to Owensboro.
Prof. J. N. Coony and V. Talisl were in the city yesterday in the interest of St. Mary’s college, this state.
Miss Amelia Kreipke left yesterday
for a short visit to relatives in Cloverport, Ky.
Wayne F. Cook leaves this
morning for Louisville and several other points in eastern Kentucky.
Miss Mamie Hunt, of
Lexington, was in the city yesterday en route to Morganfield.
W. N. Jones, of Corydon,
was in the city yesterday en route to Paducah.
C. D. Roberts, wife and
child, of Louisville, were in the city en route to Sebree yesterday to visit
his father, Mr. W. E. Roberts and family.
D. O. Hancock and wife of
Belcourt, Ky., who have been visiting Rev. A. J. Bennett, of Yelvington, Ky.,
were in the city yesterday en roué home.
Mrs. J. L. Jackson who has
been visiting in Owensboro returned home to Howell, Indiana yesterday.
Master Chester Hewlett
passed through the city yesterday en route to Hanson from Owensboro.
Mrs. J. W. Mayfield was in
the city yesterday en route to Onton, Ky., to visit her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hart,
of Mt. Vernon, Ind., who attended the funeral of his uncle, Mr. John B. Hart,
returned home yesterday morning.
Mr. N. Konn, of
Evansville, Packing Company, returned home yesterday.
Mr. T. B. Rodman, wife and
daughter, Miss Hallie, returned home yesterday from Caskey, Ky.
Mrs. Jennie Williams, of
Owensboro, arrived in the city to visit Mrs. W. C. Markins on Second Street.
Mr. P. D. Owens and niece,
Miss Bernice Owen, of Nashville, Tenn., passed through the city yesterday en
route home from a visit in Uniontown.
Miss Mattie Dechamp
returned yesterday from a three week’s visit to Miss Laura Raney, of
Spottsville.
Mrs. W. J. Doyle, of
Muskogee, I. T. Returned home from a visit to her father, Mr. W. C. Farley.
Miss Lillian Millett has
returned home from Louisville, where she has been visiting her father, Phil T.
Millett.
Arch O. Branham, the
accommodating carrier on Rural Route No. 5 leaves this morning for Providence
for a week’s visit to friends.
Judge J. A. Phillips, of
Monticello, Ky., is here on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. R. L. Johnson. Judge Phillips is an affable gentleman and
was formerly editor of the Outlook and the Courier in Wayne county. He held the office of county Judge, the
duties of which he administered to the satisfaction of all concerned.
Mr. William Crowe and
sister, Miss Edna of St. Louis and Mr. Andrew Ahl, of Pittsburg, are guests of
Miss Loretta Hardesty.
Mrs. Louis K. Harrington
of East St. Louis, arrived here o n a visit to her mother, Mrs. W. R.
Conover. She was accompanied by her
niece and nephew, little Miss Evelyn and Charles Branson who had been visiting
her for a month.
Mr. and Mrs. Eldred T.
Pate and son, Master James of Slaughterville, Ky., who have been visiting Mrs.
S. D. Lightfoot and family on Center Street left yesterday morning for Paducah,
Ky.
Miss Lillie Melton, who
spent Sunday in our city left for Cairo, Ky yesterday.
L. V. Runyon, of Henshaw,
Ky., who spent Sunday with Mr. A. Waller and family left yesterday morning for
Evansville.
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip
Schlamp and daughter, Marianna, returned from Sebree yesterday morning.
Mrs. Anna Ashby returned
from Hopkinsville Monday; where she has been visiting her sister.
Messr. George W. Rash and
J. A. Franceway were her yesterday in the interest of the Hopkins county fair.
Clarence Pride, of Clay,
Ky., returned home Monday after a visit to Mr. William Watson on Powell Street.
Miss Lula Toy, of Sturgis,
arrived in the city Monday to visit the family of Mr. H. K. Toy.
Rev. T. C. Gebauer left
for Marion, Ky, to attend the Crittenden County Sunday School Convention.
Mrs. J. T. Young, of Evansville,
who has been visiting Mrs. E. M. Quinn on Elm Street, left yesterday for
Corydon.
H. C. Mc Gill, of
Christian county, was in the city yesterday en route to Stugis.
Miss Susie Armstrong, of
Spottsville, the attractive young visitor of Mr. William Mc Kinley, returned
home yesterday.
Mr. E. Heeger and brother,
of Evansville, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. James Feeney, of
Evansville, returned home Monday after spending the day here.
Miss Lizzie Davis, or
Rockport, Ind., was in the city yesterday en route to Golconda, Illinois.
Miss J. Gilchrist and Miss
Anna Lee Ellis, of Corydon, were in the city yesterday.
Mrs. F. S. Sheffer, of
Corydon, was in the city yesterday from Maunee, Ill.
Miss Mc Gill, of
Frankfort, left for Bowling Green yesterday after a visit to Mrs. W. S.
Johnson.
Mrs. Cabell and son,
George, returned to Paducah yesterday after attending the funeral of Mr. J. B.
Hart.
Miss Lillian Dannacher, of
Owensboro and Mrs. Andy Winter and Miss Lou Ames of Owensboro, were in the city
yeterday en route to Owensboro.
Miss Mary Crutcher left on
a business trip to Madisonville yesterday.
Miss Eloise Gentry, of
Corydon, returned yesterday after a visit to Mrs. A. G. Crutchfield.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Mc Farland
left for Dawson Springs yesterday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zubrod.
Miss Annabel Negley left
for Georgetown Monday morning to visit Mrs. J. B. Graves.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Starr
returned from Louisville yesterday.
C. E. Harness, of Corydon,
was in the city yesterday.
Misses Edna and Ella Davis
returned from Corydon yesterday.
Miss Hanna Green returned
home to Spottsville yesterday.
Miss Lottie Hape went to
Spottsville to visit relatives.
Miss May Smith, of
Owensboro, returned home yesterday.
Ed Hager and wife, of
Paducah, returned home yesterday.
T. O. Willett, of Paducah,
returned home yesterday.
T. O. Willet, of Paducah,
returned home yesterday.
A. Lamb, of Clay, Ky.,
returned home yesterday.
Miss R. B. Ashby, of
Sturgis, returned home yesterday.
William Taber left Monday
for Sturgis to make a short visit.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Bailey
and son returned from Sebree yesterday.
Miss Kathryne Franey, of
Evansville, returned home yesterday.
Joseph H. Clore returned
from Sebree Monday morning.
R. F. Powell went to
Owensboro yesterday to spend a week or so.
A. P. Harness made a
business trip down the I. C. yesterday.
O.S. Townsend left for the
south Sunday, to spend his vacation.
Mr. H. C. Kirby returned
from Robards yesterday.
County
Court Orders
Ed Manion was allowed $2,303 for stock rock on the several gravel roads.
Henry Unverzagt qualified
as administrator of the personal estate of Adolph Unverzagt, deceased.
The Ohio Valley Banking and
Trust company qualified as administrator of the estate of Violet Webb,
deceased.
REAL
ESTATE TRANSFERS
J. L. Dorsey etc. to Peter Cohen, lot on First Street: $2,000.
Mrs. P. R. Tapp to Mrs.
Katherine Cohen etc., house and lot: $650.
The younger society set
enjoyed a delightful boating party on yesterday afternoon to Rockport on the
Margaret R. Refreshments were served and
the afternoon spent most pleasantly. In
the party were Misses Virginia Bently of Louisville, Elizabeth and Helen Givens
of Madisonville, Janey Woodson, Virginia Bransford, Ada Crutcher of Henderson
and Hettie Bell Fuqua; Messrs. Miles Mattingly, Moreland Taylor, Ewing Mc Farland, Joe Noe, William Kennady
and George Cannon. OWENSBORO MESSENGER
In honor of Miss Ada Crutcher
of Henderson; Miss Virginia Bently of Louisville, and Miss Jeney Woodson, Miss
Virginia Bransford was hostess at a 6 o’clock dinner at her home on Frederica
Street on Thursday. The dining room was
decorated for the occasion with potted plants ferns and cut flowers. The color scheme was pink and white. The table was lighted with candles covered
with red shades. The evening was spent
in dancing. The guests were Misses Ada
Crutcher of Henderson, Virginia Bently of Louisville, Janey Woodson, Louise Mitchell
and Hettie Belle Fuqua, Messrs. Joe Noe, George Fuqua, Ewing Mc Farland, John
Lyddane, John S. Mc Farland and Miles Mattingly. OWENSBORO MESSENGER
Mrs. J. T. Hathaway was
the host at a pretty card party on Wednesday afternoon at her home on walnut Street. The affair was given in honor of her guests,
Mesdames Cyrus Graham and Annie K. Major of Henderson. The color scheme was chocolate and green. The prizes were awarded to Mrs. Graham and
Mrs. Camden riley. The tally cards
represented large clubs. A u nique way
of keeping the count wa smade with diamonds, hearts, and spades. Refreshments were served in two courses. The invited guests were: Mesdames Camden Riley, Victor Stirman, M. G.
Stirman, S. S. Watkins, O’ Connell Daugherty, W. B. Cosby, James Cox, John
Engllehard, D. Stuart Miller, D. L. Merritt, Kate Gray and Fred Staines, of
Henderson, Alice H. Johnson, C. S. Walker, Misses Vitula Mc Farland, Statira Mc
Farland, Blanch Slaughter, Sue Slaughter, Jennie Rodman, Vincencia Hill, Susan
Slack, Alline Johnson, Carrie Carrigan and Annie Mc Clain Haathaway. OWENSBORO MESSENGER
The work of erecting the new L. and N. freight house was started Monday morning. The grading is now being done. Superintendent Logsdon and several other officials were here Monday to see the work started. Four months will be required to complete the building. It will have a brick and concrete foundation but the building proper will be of corrugated iron.
The Champion
Peach
The Champion Peach is, as its name lures to belief, a very select mid summer peach. Mr. John Sellars, of Cairo, convinced the Gleaner of the superior excellence of this white fleshed peach Monday. His contribution of sample peaches, liberal as it was to the Gleaner would have been more liberal but for the fact a certain congressman is the possessor of a powerful mouth for peaches and Mr. Sellars to the Gleaner’s regret, remembered that mouth – and divided the peaches.
Funeral Last
Sunday Afternoon
Of Mr. John B.
Hart Was Largely Attended
Interment in
Fernwood
The funeral of Mr. John B. Hart was held Sunday afternoon from the family residence on Third Street. Quite a large number were in attendance on the obsequies.
The services were conducted by Rev. W. A. Ward, and Rev. L. W. Rose.
During the service of the house the hymn, “Asleep in Jesus” was feelingly sun by Mr. George M. Atkinson. At the graveside “They Will Be done’ was sweetly rendered.
The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful attesting the esteem in which the deceased was held.
Thrown From
Hose Is Badley Injured
Woman Fell From
saddle and Foot Caught in stirrup Causing Her to Receive Serious Hurts
Mrs. Coleman Davis was thrown from a horse which she was riding Sunday afternoon near the Atkinson Park entrance and received injuries that were thought for some time to be fatal. Despite the fact that she was unconscious for some time and suffered a broken thumb and wrist, a dislocated hip and severe bruises about the body it is thought she will recover unless internal injuries develop.
Mrs. Davis left her home on Seventh Street to take a horse back ride with a sister of her husband during the afternoon. They rode out the Evansville pike and were returning home when the accident occurred. A gust of wind blew Mrs. Davis skirt up in such a way that the horse was frightened and jumping to one side threw the rider from the saddle. Her foot hung in the stirrup and she was dragged far over a hundred feet.
She was brought to the city and taken to her home where Dr. griffin gave her medical aid. Last evening she was resting easily and it was thought she would recover.
Mayor Helmbold
Is Arrested
On a New Arrant
Charging Him With Contempt of Federal Court
Maysville, Ky., July 17 – A warrant was sworn out before United States Judge Cochran charging Mayor Helmbold, of Newport, Ky., with contempt. The alleged contempt is for the interference with the orders of United States Court in regard to placing Caleb Powers in jail at Newport. The warrant is now in the hands of United States Marshal Sharp.
The contempt charges filed last week were withdrawn and the new charge is based on additional evidence.
Helmbold
Arrested
Cincinnati, Ohio, July 17 – Mayor Helmbold of Newport, Ky., and Patrolmen Ratican and Flynn, of that city were arrested tonight on a warrant sworn out before Judge Cochran at Maysville earlier in the day charging them with contempt of court. The men were released on their own recognizance to appear before the United States circuit court at Covington, October 16, to show cause why they should not be punished for obstructing the execution of an order of court.
Went To Sleep
and Lost Watch and Wallet
Man Who Took
Nap in Doorway
Awakes to find
His Purse Containing $22 and Watch Missing
James Mullen took a nap in his doorway Sunday afternoon. The nap cos thim a gold watch and a wallet containing $22.
Mr. Mullen pulled a cot up near the front door of his residence Sunday afternoon shortly before 6 o’clock and was soon sleeping the sleep of a man with an easy conscience. He had his watch in his pocket and his pocket book containing the money was under the cover of the cot. Both were absent when he awakened.
The matter was reported to the police.
Mr. Givens In
City
Mr. C. C. Givens of Madisonville, proprietor of the Madisonville Hustler and the Henderson Gleaner, spent yesterday in the city a guest of his brother in law, Mr. W. L. Sloane. The Gleaner and Hustler are two of the best papers in Western Kentucky. SUNDAY’S OWENSBORO MESSENGER
Local Brevities
Mrs. James Oliver returned last night from a visit at Dugger, Ind.
H. C. Mc Laughth and wife, of Nashville, left for the south last night.
Charles Bennett sold to Frank Eckert three fat sows at 5 cents grow.
Miss Clara Lambert who has been visiting in St. Louis returned last night.
A. N. Taylor, who spent the day with his family in this city, returned last night to Evansville.
Bell V. Given, of Paducah, was here Sunday to attend the funeral of his uncle, Mr. John B. Hart.
The condition of D. A. Posey who has been ill for some time at his home on Dixon Street remains about the same.
W. H. Whitmore, accompanied by his attorney F. J. Pentecost, of Corydon, left last night for Nashville, to attend to the settling of an estate to which Mr. Whitmore is one of the heirs.
From away down in Texas, from Boyes City, Rockwell county,c ame an order the other day to J. A. Simms and Company for “Kentucky Club whiskey.” “Distance don’t count with a lover of pure liquor – When a fellow has once tasted Kentucky Club he never forgets it.” , says J. S. Sparks, of J. A. Simms & Company.
Peary Starts
For The North Pole
Steamer
Roosevelt Weighs Anchor and Points Nose Toward the Arctic Region
New York, July 17 – Lieutenant Robert E. Peary beamed with happiness when his polar steamship the Roosevelt weight anchor in the Hudson river and stuck her nose toward the far off North Pole.
The water front about Thirty-fifth Street and North river was lined for blocks with friends and admirers of the brave commander, and scores of women and girls kissed their hands and wished “bon voyage” to the man who heads the first expedition in many years to start from New York to search for the coveted pole.
Flaunting a large American flag, and with no other flag, signals or name displayed, the Roosevelt sailed smoothly down the bay, accompanied by the tug Pentucket of the navy yard, to which the guets were transferred off the Narrows.
Lieutenant Peary although he directed the start, did not sail on his ship. He left New York at midnight for Syndey C.B. The commander expects the Roosevelt to arrive there Friday.
Mrs. Peary did not go. Her mother Mrs. Magdalen Diebitch, and Mrs. Peary’s children, Robert E. Peary, Jr. and Marie Anighnito, will go as far as Sydney and return by rail. Anighnito was born in the arctic zone and hence the Esquimaux name which means a high pointed mountain.”
Before starting Commander Peary said:
“I have the best equipped expedition that ever started out to plant a flag on the uppermost part of the glove. Every possible thing that would facilitate the work of discovery and every comfort for my men have been attended to and the start is none to soon for me.”
Commander Pearyt assured all that he would return to New York three years hence with “a piece of the pole.” He will sail from Sydney on Friday morning and expects to reach the pole within 18 months. This will allow six months for the night the party will have to rest.
Those who accompanied Commander Peary to the furthest point North are Ross E. Marvin, a graduate of Cornell University, who will assist in geological work. Dr. Louis J. Wolf, who for past past six months has been in the dispensary in Bellevue. Dr. Wolf applied for and received the appointment as ship’s surgeon without notifying his parents, who are wealthy and live in Silverton, Oregon. He is a graduate of the Cooper Medical College, San Francisco, Chief Engineer George E. Wardell, Steward Charles Percy, a veteran explorer, and Matthew A. Hensen, a negro, who has been with Peary on all his previous dashes for the pole, will also go.
As the Roosevelt moved down the Hudson every craft that carried a whistle put it in use and the shrieking and screeching of tubs and steamers made a deafening roar. As the vessel passed Seagate she received a salute from the Atlantic Yacht Club which was returned, as were all the other salutes, by the constant dipping of the colors.
July 19, 1905
Mail For the
Rural Routes
Where and How
to Address it
Territory
Covered By the Five Routes
In addressing letters or other mail to county residents an accurate knowledge of numbers of the rural route is highly desirable. Subjoined are the numbers of the several rural routes with the territory covered by the same.
R. R. No. 1 to Smith’s Mills and return.
R. R. No. 2 to Cairo and return.
R. R. No. 3 to Niagara and Coraville and back by way of the Air Line road. The Air Line road leaves Audubon at Marshall’s Furniture Factory and so on out between Sam Hicks’ and the Elam land an on by George Manion’s farm out by the George White farm and beyond, intersecting a road across country by Coraville to Niagra.
R. R. No. 4 to Zion thence on to the Doctor Quinn farm and across country to Spottsville and back by way of the Spottsville road.
R. R. No. 5 up the Evansville road to the intersection of the Green river road thence with same by Mrs. Wather’s S. L. Tippin’s and Lee Baskett’s and John Baskett’s and so on to the Zion road at Miss Mary A. Howard’s and so on back to the city.
Now if you know the road whereon your friend or sweetheart lives you know which rural route to write after her sweet name, as it were. Wherefore clip this list for reference.
Personal
Mrs. S. A. Noyes and Miss Maggie Bell, of Owensboro, arrived in the city at noon yesterday to visit Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Bradshaw on South Green Street.
Misses Goldie Johnson and Annie Laura Westerfield, of Pleasant Ridge, Ky., were in the city en route to grove Center, Ky.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Winterath and infant son, of Tell City, were in the city yesterday en route to Nashville.
A. Powell, of Tobinsport, Ind., was in the city yesterday on his way to Sebree.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Scott, of Desoto, Mo., arrived Sunday to visit Mrs. N. Vaughn, 738 Powell Street.
Mrs. A. A. Handley left at noon yesterday to visit her daughter, Mrs. F. A. Turner at Jonesboro, Ark.
Mrs. James Hodge and sister, Miss Katy, left Tuesday morning for the east, whence they will sail for Scotland.
H. H. King, of Corydon, and daughter, Miss Agnes, were in the city en route to Sebree yesterday.
Mrs. John C. Riley and two children, Master John and George, left yesterday for Crab Orchard, Ky., for a few week’s visit.
Ernest Clayton, of Madisonville, who has been here advertising the Hopkins county fair, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. J. C. Clark, of Springfield, Ill, arrived in the city yesterday from Guthrie, to visit the Misses Bessie and Katherine Lockett of the county.
Misses Peachie Quinn and Cora Louise Oliver left yesterday evening for Nashville, Tenn., where they will visit Mrs. Charles Mc Manus, after which they will go to Richmond, Va.
Mrs. J. S. Williams, who has been visiting her father, Mr. William Eakins, returned home to Corydon Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary E. Keeser, who has been visiting in the East St. Louis returned home to Clay, Ky., yesterday.
Miss Mattie Crawford who has been visiting Miss Lydia Hanger returned home yesterday.
Mr. George Crawley and wife, of Slaughtersville were in the city yesterday en route to Bisbee, Ariz.
Rev. W. L. Livingston left y esterday evening for Stephenson, Ala., from which place he goes to Sweetware, Tenn., to join his wife. After a short vacation he will go to Seymour, Tex., to become pastor of the United Cumberland Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Joseph Oliver and daughter, Miss Ethel, returned from Dugger, Ind., yesterday after a wekk’s visit.
Will C. Coleman, of Providence, was in the city yesterday en route to Louisville.
E. L. Brooks and J. M. Callis, of Sebree, were in the city o n business yesterday.
George Lyne and daughter, Mrs. J. C. Riley, left for Crab Orchard Springs yesterday to spend the summer.
Messrs. J. S. Powell and B. S. Morris returned from Robards, where they have been attending Squire Moss’ court.
Mrs. Nettie Carney of Sturgis, who has been visiting relatives in this city returned home yesterday.
Mrs. John Pierce, of Corydon, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. P. Randolph returned home yesterday.
William crowe and sister, Miss Edna and Andrew Ahl, of St. Louis, are guests of Miss Loretta Hardesty.
Miss Alice Rankin left yesterday for Cadiz, Ky. To visit relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Day, of St. Louis, who have been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Day on Third Street, left for Sebree yesterday.
Miss Birdie Jennings, of Terre Haute, Ind., returned home yesterday after a visit to Miss Minnie Williamson.
Miss Bessie Allen and Mrs. Larkin White left y esterday for Boy view, Mich., to spent the summer.
Mesdames Alice Claycomb and Francis Jones left today for Baskett Station.
F. M. Clark, of Sebree, was in the city yesterday en route to Maceo, Ky.
Mrs. P. J. Young and son, spent yesterday with friends in Morganfield.
T. T. Moore, wife and son, of Trenton, Tenn., arrived in the city this morning and are guests of Mr. J. T. Moore, on Ingram streeet.
Little Misses Bessie and Jane Spidel left for Dawson Springs yesterday to visit relatives for a week or two.
A Perrier left Monday night for Montrel via Chicago, from whence he will sail for Liverpool next Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Frazier, of Morganfield, was in the city en route to Sebree.
Mrs. C. Arnett, of Madisonville, arrived in the city yesterday morning to visit the family of Mr. D. A. Howard.
Miss Lille Stadfield, of Morganfield, was in the city yesterday en route to Sebree.
Miss Kitty Owen, of Evansville, who has been visiting Miss Julia Rudy on South Alvasia Street, returned home yesterday morning.
Miss Nola Melton who has been visiting in Corydon, returned to her home in Ogden, Utah, yesterday.
Miss Nellie Quinn returned from Morganfield yesterday.
J. D. Jensen returned from down the I. C. yesterday.
F. J. Hite returned from Owensboro yesterday.
Ronald Fisher, of Louisville, left here today for Evansville.
Dr. W. L. Thompson left for Louisville today.
F. J. Pentecost, of Corydon, was in the city yesterday.
Hon. A. O. Stanley returned from down the L. & N. yesterday.
C. E. Dallam made a business trip down the I.C. yesterday.
W. N. Drury returned to Waverly yesterday.
Young Spalding, of Morganfield returned home yesterday.
J. W. Wharton returned from a business trip to Dixon yesterday.
J. M. Kallmyer, of Evansville, was in the city yesterday.
L. J. Moss, of Robards, returned home yesterday.
Misses Mary and Louise Blackwell left yesterday for Hopkinsville.
Mrs. Mollie Shekles, of Spottsville, returned home yesterday.
William Craft returned to Los Angeles yesterday.
Mrs. G. L. Connoway, of Evansville, returned home yesterday.
Mr. A. G. Crutchfield left for Morganfield yesterday.
M. J. La Heist returned from Owensboro yesterday.
W. J. Austin was in the city Tuesday en route to Waverly, Ky.
County Court
The Ohio Valley Banking and Trust company qualified as guardian of Melrose T. Cox and Pattie McGowan Cox, infant children of Mrs. Pattie R. Cox.
Badly Hurt By A
Fall from Window
Cynthiana Ky., July 18 Mrs. Joseph Louis, wife of a well known tailor, fell from the second story window of her home this morning at 3 o’clock fracturing her skull and receiving internal injuries. Mrs. Louis’ head struck a small post, which crushed one side of her head so badly that several bones have been removed by the physicians.
The accident was caused by Mrs. Louis going to sleep in the window and losing her balance.
Was Drowned in
Kentucky River
Nancy Carpenter
Thrown From a Sailboat While Going at Full Speed
Nicholasville, Ky July 18 – Nancy carpenter, aged fourteen years, was drowned in Kentucky river, at Valley View, about 10 o’clock last night. A party of young persons were sailing at full speed in a launch when the speed was suddenly checked by a line stretched across the river which the pilot had been unable to see. Miss Carpenter fell into the river. It is supposed she struck the wheel in falling and was drowned. The body has not been recovered.
George Hutchinson owner of the launch, was injured, but nor seriously injured.
Two Thrown From
Horse
Owingsville, Ky., July 18 – Walter Riddle and Thomas Jones were riding horseback near here when the animal stopped suddenly, throwing both men. Riddle fell on his head, fracturing his skull and is fatally injured. Jones was not hurt.
Wounded In A
Moonshine Battle
Sergent, Ky., July 18 – Marshal Charles Randall, leading a moonshine raid in Letcher county Saturday night, ran upon Ben Brown, Jr., a battle followed. At the third volley brown fell, his left thigh shattered. He was taken to Whitesburg jail. Later in the night three stills were cut and destroyed.
Local Brevities
W. A. Smith left last night for Hopkinsville on business.
Mrs. W. B. Armendt, of Owensboro, is visiting Mrs. C. F. Kleiderer.
Mrs. J. Holmes and son, Herbert, returned last night from Spottsville.
J. C. Grubbs, of Madisonville, was in the city last night en route home.
Miss Rosena Logan arrived in the city last night en route to Morganfield to visit friends.
Henry Viehe, who has been visiting in Henderson for a few days, left last night for Nashville.
Mr. Herman Roberts, wife and boy arrived in the city last night from Charlottesville, Va., to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Roberts.
Next Saturday, July 22nd, Adam Farley will give an enjoyable old fashioned barbecue at Coraville. He is experienced in these matters and everyone who attends is assured a good time.
July 20, 1905
Fleeing
Prisoner Chased By Crowd
Broke Away From
Officers While Being Taken From City Prison to Jail
Captured by Three Young White Men After a Hot Race Through Streets and Alleys
Gabriel Radford, a negro, arrested Wednesday afternoon for stealing a wagon load of old rubber from the George Delker buggy company, made a wild dash for liberty at 9 o’clock last night while being taken from the police station to a cell in the county jail.
He broke away from Jailer Jennings and Patrol Driver Law as they were walking at his side just at the rear of the station house. He ran through the court house yard, dodged from tree to dark spots in the city park and out into Main Street with both officers and a crowd of pedestrians, who took up the chase when the officers sounded the alarm for aid at his heels. Exhausted from his hard run Radford stumbled and fell at the mouth of the alley in the rear of Main Street and opening into Washington Street, where he was captured by Will Kohl, Angus Posey and Joe Taylor, three young men who had joined in the pursuit.
Radford was arrested on suspicion by Chief Negley and Patrolmen Jones early in the evening. He confessed to stealing a part of the rubber and Ed Schlamp, an employ of the company, swore out a warrant charging the negro with grand larceny. The prisoner was immediately ordered transferred from the station house to the jail and Officers Jennings and Hoy started through the court house yard with him.
Both the officials had known the negro for some time and did not handcuff him. At the dark spot in the rear of the station house the prisoner jumped behind the officers and ran over the court house hill and around the building. Both Jennings and Hoy called for assistance and a crowd of men and boys took up the chase. Angus Posey met the negro at the corner of First and Main streets but he dodged the young man and ran around the Rankin building and into the alley behind the opera house. Posey and Taylor kept after the fleeing negro. Will Kohl ran down Main Street and to the mouth of the alley arriving there. Just as Radford came out Kohl plunged at the negro who fell in dodging and the three young white men landed on top of his prostrate form in football style.
Without showing fight the negro consented to be lead back to jail where he was locked up. The chase caused all kinds of excitement on the streets. Radford evidently tried to reach the Midway on Second Street where he intended to hide in one of the negro dives, but was headed off by young Posey at the corner of the Rankin building.
Radford was a most successful thief for the disposed of more than a wagon load of old rubber. He was employed as buggy washer at the Eblen and Negley stable on Elm Street. The second floor of the building is used as a store room by the George Delker Co., as well as for keeping the buggies used at the stable. In the tore room a lot of old rubber had been collected by the buggy company.
Recently the old rubber was sold and when an employe of the company went to the room to weigh it found the goods gone. Chief Negley was notified and placed Radford under arrest on suspicion. The negro claims he saw two white men take the rubber out of the building in a wagon and that they gave him one sack full which he sold to a Water Street junk dealer. The rubber was valued at about $25.
News Of The
Neighborhood
Bluff City
Bluff City, Ky., July 18
Mr. Polk of St. Louis, is in our town this morning en route from Hebbardsville, where he has been visiting his father.
Messrs. W. K. and H. Martin, of Evansville, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Callahan, of this place.
A. W. Breitchu, of opposite this place, is through threshing his wheat.
There was a great del of damage done around this place by the recent rains.
T. N. Haynes, commenced cutting his meadow, and says it is not as good as expected.
T. N. Haynes is going to make a trip to Cincinnati.
There is a large crowd from Evansville camping above this place. Among them are Felix Elbert, Gilmore Hainie and Dr. Welborne. All report having a nice time.
Miss Mamie Haynes of Henderson is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Haynes, of this place.
There will be an ice cream supper at his place the 12th of August. Everybody is invited to come.
Dr. Mitchell, a graduate of the iuniversity of medicine of Louisville is talking of loacating here or at Hebbardsville in the near future.
Smith Mills
Smith Mills, Ky., July 19 –
Mr. Clyde Grady our druggist has returned from a ten day outing at Dawsong Springs, where he went for the benefit of his health. Mr. Grady has been in bad health for two or three months. He is considerably improved.
Mrs. Dr. J. M. Cooper went to Henderson Monday.
H. S. Utley of Henderson, was here Sunday visiting friends.
Mr. J. P. Crowder, formerly of Evansville and Henderson, has accepted a position as book keeper in the local bank, which was made vacant at the resignation of H. S. Utley. Mr. Crowder has numerous friends who will be pleased to hear of his success.
Mrs. George W. Powell and daughter Miss Georgia have returned from Sulphur Springs, Union County, where they have been to recuperate and rest for ten days. They report a very pleasant time while there.
The Smith Mills and Alzey baseball teams played a one sided game of ball here last week. The score was 40 to 6 in favor of the locals. About 250 people were present and witnessed some very “spectacular” playing.
Mrs. G. W. Crowder is spending a week or so at Sulphus Springs for her health.
Miss Lizzie Quinn of Corydon, is visiting her sister Mrs. Dr. O. G. Jones.
Miss Mary Powell contemplates a trip to Mammoth Cave in the near future.
B. F. Lilly, of Henderson if visiting relatives here this week.
Mr. D. F. Gooch went to Henderson yesterday.
Miss Blanche Cooper of DeValls Bluff, Ark, is visiting relatives here for the remainder of the summer.
Miss Ethel Fuqua, a very charming young lady of Owensboro, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. H. Smith.
Cairo
July 19 – Since the recent rains here the farmers are very busy cutting grass, threshing wheat, plowing tobacco and laying by late corn.
We have experienced some very weather the past several days. The ground is just like a hot bed. This is certainly a good time for making hay. Grass is not very good, however.
Wheat threshing was resumed last Friday. The yield I very good and is of a most excellend quality. Messrs. D. I. Royster and son Jack finished threshing Monday afternoon. They cut 60 acres and threshed out 1666 bushels and about 75 bushels were left in the field too wet to thresh. There were 833 sacks. This is the banner wheat crop in this neighborhood. Messrs. Royster have a nice large bunch of hogs to eat up the wet wheat.
Mr. Henry Royster has not threshed yet, but hopes to in a few days. Only about two-thirds of the crops of this
neighborhood have been threshed.
A very small per cent of the tobacco crop in this immediate neighborhood was damaged by the many recent rains.
Corn and tobacco are looking well here.
Mr. Mack Whitledge in Rock Springs neighborhood was a considerable loser by the heavy rains. Half of his tobacco crop was badly damaged – quite a good deal of it was entirely ruined.
Mr. M. F. Eblen and son, Marvin took a load of peaches and apples to Henderson Tuesday.
Miss Jeanette Sutton, of Evansville, arrived Tuesday afternoon and is the very pleasant guest of Mrs. R. L. Melton and family.
Mrs. Alice Davis and sister Mrs. Nettie Royster spent Wednesday in Henderson.
Miss Blanch Whitledge and Miss Jeanette Sutton spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Wayland in Henderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Konsler of near Niagra, and Mrs. E. N. Powell were guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Heck last Sunday.
Dr. L. Royster and son Mr. Luther spent last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Royster and called on Mrs. Alice Davis and family in the afternoon.
Deputy Sheriff Durwood Denton of Robards frequently visits this community while gathering and distributing wild flowers.
Mr. an Mrs. C. L. Sights and son, of Henderson, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cleffer, and spent Sunday with friends in Cairo and returned home in the evening.
Miss Sarah Melton spent two or three hours very pleasantly with Mrs. Tom Berry in Corydon last Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Clyde Royster of Evansville spent Saturday night and Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Alive David and family, and returned late in the afternoon.
Remember next Tuesday, July 25, is “Grandmother” Alderson’s 90 birthday and every one is cordially invited to come and bring a basket. The dinner will be served on her law. A big joyful day is expected.
J.N.B. deserves a bouquet for giving Cairo and community such a kindly airing in the several very clever articles that appeared in the Gleaner last week every word of which is true, and the half has not yet been told. Cairo and vicinity is certainly the garden spot of the world of Henderson county, Kentucky at least.
The Cairo school has not been given to any one yet. Several of Cairo’s young teachers have secured schools. Miss Della Alderson will teach the Washington school; Miss Daisy Powell has secured the Rock Spring school; and Miss Hattie Denton will teach near Cash creek. Professor Hammer our last teacher will teach at Baskett Station and Mr. Will Hammer has secured a school on Green river.
Cairo was terribly shocked at the horrifying death here last Tuesday afternoon of Thornton, the ten y ear old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wynn G. Mosely of Henderson, and extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents, brothers and sister and also to his aunt, Mrs. Kittie Eblen, at whose house he was a visitor.
Geneva
Geneva Ky., Oh, the set. “What set? The Geneva smart set of course,” will give an ice cream supper Saturday evening and night for the benefit of the M. C. church.
Misses Elizabeth and Mary Williams, of Corydon are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Eliza Dance.
Miss Lizzie Martin went to Evansville for a week’s visit toMr. And Mrs. E. D. Sandefur.
Mr. Jack Farmer and wife and Miss Mary Farmer, of Paducah, Ky., were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Crawford Sunday.
Mrs. Ed Alley has just returned home from a visit to Robards Station.
Mr. and Mrs. John Poland, of Corydon spent the day with their dauther, Mrs. P. T. Latta, this week.
Mrs. S. K. Shaffer was in the city shopping Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. James Utley of Smith’s Mill spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Latta on last Thursday.
Mr. P. T. Latta and Dr. M. C. Sandefur sold a lot of fine hogs to John S. Williams last week.
Mr. Will Bonnell spent the day in Evansville last Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Rigney of Henderson is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lon Bonnell.
Little Miss Bessie Williams, of Robards, is the happy little guest of her aunt, Mrs. Ed Alley, this week.
Spottsville
Spottsville, Ky., July 19 – Mr. Woodson Hopkins and son of Baskett are here making a survey of a part of Spottsville. A new plot of the town will be made adding that part of the town that has been annexed since the original plot was made.
The A. O. U. W. lodge at this place installed the following officers last week: Ed T. Smith, M. W; Joe Stewart, F.; S. C. Day, O; H. J. Jake, recorder; R. L. Cinnamond, financier, Frank Baker, recorder; Virgil Coxon, G; Charles Raney, I.G.; William Thompson, O.G.; H. O. Griffin was elected Trustee.
There was quite a good deal of talking at the Baptist church Sunday night during services. We are glad to have visitors at church but we must ask them to give polite attention and not prevent others from enjoying the services. Please don’t do it again.
Harris & Moore, owners of the boat Shiloh, will put her in the Spottsville and Evansville trade and they say they will keep her in the trade.
Ben Sheken’s house is nearly completed and will soon be ready for occupancy.
Miss Faulkner, of Texas, visited Mrs. James Mudge, last week.
John Stewart and family, Henry Mount and family, John Vancleave and Turner Carter left this morning for Ashbysburg. They will be gone for several months.
P.O. Kimsey, of Baskett, was in Spottsville, yesterday.
Mr. W. L. Logan of Hanson was a visit in Spottsville Sunday.
Nat Clinger was tried before Judge Green Monday for selling cide on Sunday and fined $2 and cost.
Claude Jones went to Henderson and Frank Jones went to Slaughtersville Sunday.
Thomas O. McCarty went to Wheatcroft Monday.
Roy McCarty left for Winslow, Indiana last Saturday.
Personal
Miss Elsie Graves and Miss Birdie Givens left this morning for Nebo, Ky to visit the latter’s sister, Mrs. Y. A. Craig.
Misses Bessie and Rena Clay left yesterday for Social Hill, Ky., where they will visit their aunt.
Miss Mary Lewis of Owensboro, Miss Aline Herr of Louisville, and Miss Irma Williams arrived in the city yesterday to attend a home party to be given by the latter.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kopp and two children of Owensboro, were in the city going to Nashville.
Charles Chamberlain, an engineer of the L. H. & St. L. was in the city yesterday enroute to Evansville.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Mattingly of Morganfield, who have been visiting in Cloverport returned home yesterday.
Miss Francis Wall of Morganfield was in the city yesterday enroute to Owensboro.
Thomas Hibbs of Sturgis, was in the city enroute to Louisville yesterday.
Mr. J. A. Kirtley and daughter returned from Birmingham, Ala. Yesterday.
Mr. A. Powell of Tobenport, was in the city yesterday enroute home from Sebree.
F. D. Ramsey of Madisonville, was in the city Wednesday enroute to Louisville.
E. W. Knight of Riceburgh, Ky, was here yesterday enroute to Sebree.
Mrs. H. C. Whiteside and baby, of St. Louise, arrived in the city yesterday to visit Mrs. F. P. McCullagh.
Miss Mary McCullagh who has been visiting in St. Louis, returned home yesterday.
W. J. Burke left yesterday for Louisville to visit his brother in law, Mr. Buckner Alves.
Mrs. Dr. L. A. Archibald, of Slaughtersville, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Dr. D. O. Hancock, left yesterday for Sebree.
Oliver Stull, of Beech Grove, returned after a short visit her yesterday.
Master Clarence Givens, who has been visiting his grandmother, Mrs. M. C. Givens, returned home to Madisonville yesterday.
Mrs. Roy Gilbert, of Owensboro, and daughter, Little Miss Esther, were in the city yesterday in company with Mrs. M. T. Randolph en route to Hopkinsville.
E. A. Vick, of Bowling Green was in the city on the way to Owensboro Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Moore and two children, of Madisonville, were in the city yesterday en route to Marion.
Mrs. R. G. Whitledge and two children, Robert Lee and Miss Lillian, left yesterday for Marion to visit relatives.
Miss Del Cannon, of Morganfield, who spent yesterday with Mrs. J. L. Dorsey returned home.
L. P. Hite left Wednesday afternoon for Sturgis to inspect the electric light plant.
Mrs. M. J. Hester who has been attending the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Coleman Davis, returned to Baskett Station yestgerday.
Mrs. T. C. Blend, of Marion, Ind., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Shelby Bennett at Sturgis, was in the city yesterday en route to Evansville.
Miss Estelle Western, who has been visiting at Providence and Nebo for the past month, has returned home.
The Misses Susan and Louanna Wallace and Verba Book returned from Baskett Station yesterday accompanied by Miss Louse Schuette.
Miss Hollie Palmer arrived in the city yesterday afternoon to spend the night with Mrs. C. E. Sugg.
Mrs. R. M. Roll and two children left y esterday afternoon to visit her mother, Mrs. Keach at Baskett Station.
Mrs. L. Wester, of Illinois, arrived in the city Wednesday to visit Mrs. J. F. Shuttlesworth.
C. C. Mc Henry returned yesterday afternoon from a business trip to Union City, Tn.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Loftus arrived in the city yesterday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Martin Loftus.
Mrs. W. B. Armendt, of Owensboro, is a guest of Mrs. Charles Kielderer.
Rev. J. H. Walker, wife and children, of Lewisport, were in the city yesterday en route to Marion, Ky.
Mrs. E. Brodie returned to Earlington today, after a visit to her mother, Mrs. William Edmondson.
Mrs. W. M. Farless and daughter, Miss Pearl, left for Dawson springs yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Unverzagt, Miss Annie Unversagt, and Mrs. Fritz Kline left for Dawson Springs yesterday.
Mrs. Charles Pettit, of Owensboro, was in the city yesterday en route to Mr. Vernon, Ind.
Miss Mary Alice Haynes and brother, Essex Haynes were in the city yesterday en route to Morganfield.
Mr. J. A. Mc Kinley and little daughter, Lucile, returned from Hopkinsville yesterday.
Mrs. Harry A. Robertson returned to her home in Mt. Vernon yesterday after a visit to Mrs. Ray Delvin.
Mr. and Mrs. Copp and children, of Owensboro, passed through the city yesterday to Winchester, Ky.
Henry Holland, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., was in the city today.
Miss Rena Clay left for Hanson, Ky yesterday to visit relatives.
Oscar Roach made a trip to Evansville yesterday.
Ruby Farless left for Madisonville yesterday.
Miss Etta Schlamp left yesterday for Sturgis.
Mrs. Martha Cowan left yesterday for Waverly, Ky.
Misses Cordia and Cordelia Vance spent yesterday in Evansville.
J. E. Rankin left yesterday morning for Evansville.
Sam Hall of Spottsville, was in the city enroute to Evansville.
W. F. Christian left yesterday for Madisonville on business.
J. A. Orr arrived in the city from Nashville yesterday.
Mrs. H. A. Robertson of Mt. Vernon who has been visiting Mrs. Otto Hememan, returned home yesterday.
Miss Ruth Orr from Madisonville,a rrived in the city yesterday to visit Miss Joyce Adams.
Henderson
County Has Brass Band
Musicians From Three Towns Organize What Will Be Known as Trades Union Band
Henderson county musicians have organized a brass band destined to become famous in local musical circles. The organization is known as the Trades Union band.
The band is composed of eighteen pieces. The musicians lives in this city, Zion and Baskett. All of them have had much experience and already they are making free music in their rehearsals.
Next Tuesday night a dance will be given at Atkinson Park for the benefit of the band. The proceeds will be used to secure uniforms for the band. Robert Roll, the leader has arranged for both string and brass music for the dance.
Jailer Ploeger
Is Dismissed
By the Court on Charges of Assaulting Mayor Helmbold, of Newport
Cincinnati, Oh, July 19 – Jailer Ploeger and his two deputies and the citizen arrested with them on charges of disorderly conduct and assault in connection with the commitment of Caleb Powers to the Newport, Ky., jail, were today dismissed from custody, the court holding that the attempt of Mayor Helmbold to designate where the federal prisoner should be incarcerated was illegal and that Ploeger and his assistants were justified in resisting the mayor and the policemen whom he called to his assistance.
Mayor Helmbold and two policemen are now under bond to the federal grand jury for interfering with federal officers and a federal prisoner, and a contempt charge in the same connection must be answered. Caleb Powers, former secretary of state of Kentucky, whose four trials for complicity in the murder of William Goebel have attracted wide attention, was ordered committed to the Newport jail by United States Judge Cochran, who at the same time assumed jurisdiction in the case. Powers having claimed that he was deprived of his constitutional rights and could not secure a fair trial in Kentucky.
Man Is Killed
In Cumberland
County Near Burkesville
Garfield Sevier
Shot in the Breast
Burkesville, Ky., July 19 – On Kettle creek, in the southern part of this county, P. Bleavens Lay shot Garfield Sevier twice in the breast with a Winchester rifle, killing him almost instantly. Lay, who came here this morning and surrendered to the officers, claims that he killed Sevier in self-defense. He said Sevier was drunk and in pursuit of him with a double-barreled shotgun and was about to overtake him when Lay turned and shot him.
Lay is thirty five years of age, a stave inspector by trade and has a good reputation. Sevier, was twenty five years of age and a farming. Both men were married.
Boy Shot
Through Head and Killed
Mystery
Surrounds the Killing of Sixteen Year Old
Cecil
Crutchfield at Stanford
Stanford, Ky., July 19 – Cecil Crutchfield, the sixteen year old son, of A. A. Crutchfield, was shot through the head and instantly killed at a dance at the old cheese factory between Ottenheim and Kriger, this county, a number of people were in the house at the time, but nobody has been found who saw the shot fired or who knows who fired it. Judge James P. Bailey, County Attorney Harvey Helm and Deputy sheriff George T. Wood spent the day investigating, but no arrests have been made. Young Crutchfield was a quiet young fellow, and his death is deeply deplored.
Must Answer To
Charge of Bigamy
Robert Hammond
is Arrested and Held Under Seven Hundred Dollar Bond
Harrodsburg, Ky., July 19 – The Sheriff of Grant county arrived her last night in charge of Robert Hammond, who was arrested at Corinth several days ago on the charge of bigamy. Hammond and Miss Maggie McDonley, a well known young woman, of Burgin, were married in this city about two weeks ago. It is claimed that he has a wife and two children residing in Corinth. At the examining trial this morning he waved examination and was held on the Circuit court under bond of $700.
Bad Trio
Arrested
Nan Tally and Mary Wiley, two white women who are frequently visitors at the police station, and Wilburne Turner were tearing great rents in the peace and quietude of Held’s Park last night when rounded up by Officers Rodman and Jones. The trio had imbibed freely and attracted the attention of the officers by the noise they were making.
J. W. Patterson
Dead
Madisonville, Ky – July 19
Mr. J. W. Patterson died of stomach trouble, aged sixty years. He leaves a wife and three children.
Mt. Patterson was president of the Patterson Wagon Works, of this city, one of the largest concerns of the kind in this section of the state.
Society News
Miss Irma Williams entertained at a most delightful dance at the Atkinson Park pavilion Wednesday evening in honor of her visitor, Miss Herr, of Louisville, and Miss Lewis, of Owensboro. A goodly number were in attendance and the evening proved one of the most enjoyable of the many similar ones at the pavilion during this season.
The decorations provided were in keeping with the season. At o ne end of the pavilion a tall white pole arranged aftger a Christmas fashion and bearing the title of “North Pole” and a “Polar cave” where refreshing punch was to be found reminded the dancers that it was cool in other parts of the world. The orchestra stand was covered with paper cut in the shape of icicles and the word welcome done in powdered mica greeted the guests as they entered the pavilion.
The dancing continued until 1 o’clock. Delightful refreshments were served.
Trainmen Were
Excused By Coroner
Wreck on L. and
N. Near Mt. Vernon Caused By Confusion of Train Orders
Mr. Vernon, In., July 19 – Dr. J. W. Darnell, coroner of Posey county, has completed his inquiry into the causes leading to the freight collision on the Louisville & Nashville Railway, near Upton, by which several persons were killed and a number were seriously injured.
Several witness were examined, among them Mr. Hart, assistant chief train dispatcher at Evansville, and Morton Whiting, night operator at Mr. Vernon, and the coroner reported that the testimony against Hart and Whiting was not sufficiently strong to warrant holding them for grand jury action on the charge of criminal negligence.
He found that the wreck was due to confusion in train orders, such as might occur on any railway at any time, and that neight Whiting nor Hart were entirely at fault.
News Of The
Neighborhood
Flournoy
Flournoy, Ky., July 29 –
Mrs. Leo Wathen of Morganfield spent one day last week near this place.
Miss Daisy and Nora Lee Puryear of near McClures’ went to Henshaw last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Willett of Princeton, Ind., visited Mrs. D. C. Culver and family several days last week.
Mr. C. W. Eddison of near Highland died last Thursday of consumption and was buried Friday at Sacred Heart.
Miss Katie Prentice of Morganfield visited Sunday school at Paynes School Sunday.
After several days visit to friends and relatives in Waverly and Flournoy, Miss Laura Bingham returned to her home near Grove Centre Saturday.
Mr. Clem Greenfield gave a delightful dance last Thursday night. All reported a good time.
Mis Lenora Willett returned to her home in Uniontown Saturday after spending several weeks with Mrs. John Mc Elroy and family of this place.
Miss Mary Emma Hite of near Waverly, passed through this place one day last week.
Protracted meeting will begin at Highland church Sunday night conductec by Brother Martin C. Miller of Fredonia, and Bro. J. S. Miller of Princeton, Ky.
Miss Kathrine Mc Elroy has been visiting in Grove Centre for several days.
After spending a week near Flournoy Miss Lizzie Abell returned to her home near Corydon Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Powell and children of Uniontown, spent Sunday with Mrs. Sarah Mc Elroy of this place.
Mr. Irwin Thomas had a barn to burn up Sunday morning also a horse, corn hay and farming implements.
Hebbardsville
Hebbardsville, Ky., July 20 – It is the opinion of our farmers that the crops are damaged about one-fourth.
There has been several horses died around here lately. It is supposed from hot weather.
Rev. R. H. Higgins will fill his regular appointment at the M. E. church Sunday.
Death has claimed another our aged and respected citizens, Mr. Sam Polk, who has been afflicted for quite awhile, passed away this morning between 8 and 9 o’clock. He told the writer that he had no fear of death, that he was ready to meet his God. Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord.
Rev. Charles Gregston filled his appointment at the Baptist church Sunday.
Rev. Zack Connoway is back home from school to spend vacation.
Little John Bennet Gregory has been very sick.
Mr. and Mrs. Howell Williams spent Saturday and Sunday here.
Mrs. Sallie Lewis has been sick.
Mrs. Sallie Biggs is suffering from bone felon on her finger.
Suit For
Damages
Henry Backes sues the L. and N. R. R. company in circuit court for $300 damages to his lot on account of the erection of the “Chinese wall” or bridge approach. The lot fronts on the east side of Adams between third and Fourth streets.
Personal
Miss Rosalie Hartfield arrived in the city yesterday from a short visit in Hopkinsville.
Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Bissonette and child left yesterday for Norris City, Ill.
William Chase, of Reeds, was in the city yesterday going to Evansville.
Miss Ledley Logan, of Hopkinsville arrived in the city yesterday to visit Mrs. Vertie Smith, of Zion.
Mrs. George Chitwood and Mrs. Agnes Cash, her mother, and three children, of Carrizo Springs, Texas, were in the city yesterday en route to Irvington, Ky.
Miss Lydia Hagan, of Owensboro arrived in the city yesterday and attended the dance at Atkinson Park last night.
Mrs. E. G. Barkley and two children of Louisville, who have been visiting in Waverly, was in the city yesterday en route home.
Mrs. Mattie Williams, of Sturgis, was in the city yesterday en route to Earlington to visit.
Sister Vereno, of St. Vincent and Sister Gertrude, of Lexington, were in the city yesterday en route to Louisville.
Mrs. J. R. Armstrong and daughter, of Madisonville, and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lightfoot, of Livia, Ky., arrived in the city yesterday to visit the family of L. M. aRmstrong.
Miss Nora Hopewell, of Madisonville, who has been visiting in Sturgis, was in the city yesterday going home.
Mrs. W. L. Tilmer, of St. Louis, who has been visiting in Sturgis and Marion, was in the city yesterday en route home.
Misses Bettie Cheatham, Annie Allen, Mattie Reed and Josie Bennet left for Louisville yesterday.
Mrs. Florence Johnson, of Gallatin, Tex who has been visiting Dr. Hayes left for Guthrie yesterday to be gone a few days.
Mrs. Floyd Miller and daughter left yesterday for Clement, Ky., to visit her parents.
Harold W. Davis, of Louisville, was in the city yesterday going to Providence.
Rev. I. W. Bruner, district superintendent of the Kentucky Chrildrens’ Home Society,w as in the city yesterday going to Sebree.
Mrs. J. J. Jacobs and husband, of Sturgis, returned home yesterday after a visit at Sebree.
Master Otis Ruby, of Owensboro, who has been visiting Mr. John N. Lawrey, returned home yesterday.
W. W. Leter, of Evansville, was in the city going to Morganfield yesterday.
Miss Anna Norman arrived on the northbound I.C. to visit Miss Josie Smith and take the teachers’ examination.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gill were in the city from Union county en route to Owensboro yesterday.
Mrs. Spalding Trafton and children, returned home Thursday from a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Rucker, in Fulton, Ky.
Miss Hanna Trigg, of Corydon, who has been visiting Rev. Hayes returned home yesterday.
Mrs. Louise Manning, of Morganfield who has been visiting Mrs. Henry Dixon, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. E. C. Hogoboon, principal of the Ashland Seminary at Versailes, who has been visiting Rev. Rose and family, left yesterday for Morganfield.
Mrs. Henry Strahl, of Evansville, was in the city yesterday en route to Uniontown, to visit her brother Mr. Joe J. Dannacher. She was accompanied by her brother John D. Dannacher.
Mrs. Henry Lyne arrived in the city yesterday to visit Mrs. Thomas Barret.
L. L. Metherton and wife, of Evansville, who have been visiting their parents in this city, returned home yesterday.
Otto G. Geiss, of Evansville, a member of Huhlein’s band, of this city, returned home Tuesday.
Miss Lizzie Wolf, who has been visiting friends in German township, was called home on account of the illness of her grandmother.
Miss Nina McCormick left Thursday morning for Chicago to visit her aunt, Miss Nannie Norris and other relatives. She will be gone all summer.
Mrs. C. C. Proctor, of Corydon is a guest of Mrs. R. M. Herndon at Hotel Henderson.
Mrs. Houston Mc Arthur and children left for Morganfield yesterday.
Mrs. E. O. Barkley and children, of Louisville, were in the city yesterday from Waverly.
Mrs. Annie Baker returned to Henshaw, Ky., yesterday after a visit to Mrs. Ike Cate.
Master Fred Ellis and Birdie Minton left for Hanson yesterday after a visit to Mrs. Bettie Ellis.
Miss Dora Lambert, of Spottsville, was in the city yesterday en route to Sebree.
W. W. Williams and son, W. W. Jr., Arthur Mead Williams and Dr. H. C. Boaz, left for Rochester, Ky., for a week or so.
Miss Ellen Hutcheson left for Louisville yesterday.
Miss Louise Schnette returned to her home yesterday in Rankin.
M. V. Denton, of Robards, was in the city yesterday.
Mr. J. W. Lockett and wife left for Wheatcroft, Ky yesterday.
Mrs. H. C. Genische returned from Mt. Vernon yesterday.
A Woods, of Robards, returned home Thursday.
Morgan Mc Cormick returned yesterday from Stanley Station.
John Eblen, of Robards, spend the day here yesterday.
Mr. Wicklife Lockette went to Louisville yesterday.
Miss M. Poole was in the city Thursday going to Louisville.
W. L. Branson returned from Sebree yesterday.
Company B Maid
of Honor
A fine baby girl came last evening to bless the home of Lieutenant and Mrs. J. H. Roland. The miss weighs eight pounds and has been named Louise Elizabeth by her fond parents.
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A horse drive by Clarence D. Seibert ran away on green Street Thursday afternoon and Mr. Seibert was thrown from the buggy. The animal collided with a buggy owned by City Engineer Kimmel at Fourth Street and broke away from the buggy. It was stopped in front of Central Park. Mr. Kimmel’s buggy was not damaged and Mr. Seibert escaped with a few bruises.
Destitute Woman
Is Given Shelter
Woman With
Starving Babes Taken Under Protecting Wing of Police Last Night
Homeless and penniless, Mrs. Stella Phelps applied at the police station Thursday afternoon for aid. She had with her a little daughter of six years and a baby boy six weeks old. The infant was ill from the lack of proper attention and nourishment and weighed only four pounds.
Mrs. Phelps told the police that she had been deserted by her husband while living in Butler county and had left in search of work. She had been in Evansville where the baby was born and was attempting to return to Butler county.
The woman was given shelter last night at a boarding house and the baby given attention. This morning the trio will be given tickets as far as Owensboro. The case was one of the most pitiful to come under attention of the police in many months.
Jail Breaker
Betrayed By A Woman
Smithland, Ky., July 20 – Belle Watson, who is in jail charged with the houseburning, told the jailer that the prisoners were about to escape, and upon investigation it was found that some one had smuggled into the jail two road picks and some files, and the prisoners had almost reopened the hole through which they escaped several months ago.
Local Brevities
Damon Bivins and A. H. Mc Kinley went to Vaughn, Ind., yesterday afternoon to hunt frogs.
Miss Lizzie Schwallier, of Ohio, arrived in the city last night to visit her mother, Mrs. Kowbler.
Miss L. Edna Davis, left this morning for her home in Mobile, Ala., after a pleasant visit with friends in this city.
Little Lee and Elizabeth Suter, of Louisville, arrived in the city yesterday to visit the family of Mr. W. P. McClain.
Mrs. Ella Mc Cormick and Misses Louise Mc Cormock and Mary Stanley arrived in the city last night from Stanley, Ky.
Miss Nancy Dunn, of Campbellsburg, Ky., arrived in the city last night to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. Brooks, of Smith’s Mills.
News Of The
Neighborhood
Alzey
Alzey, Ky, July 21 –
We are so glad to see the sun shining again and give us a chance to get our wheat and hay harvested. Corn is coming right along – late corn is a little foul as the wet weather has kept us from giving it proper work, but a few days more of sunshine and we will be up with work again.
Mr. W. H. Forkner was called to Frankfort, Ky., Monday to attend the bedside of his son, Bennie, who is serioiusly ill.
The Alzey base ball team went down in defeat last Thursday when they went over to Smith Mills, the score (?) they asked me not to mention.
Mr. William Soaper passed through town yesterday en route to his farm.
James Powell has the shop in possession so M. Forkner’s absence will not delay work.
Mr. Char