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Odds and Ends from the Hardin Co. Independent
(These article's were copied as printed out of the newspaper, bound to be some mistakes. If you have any corrections, we can put in what you have, Thank you.)
23 DECEMBER 1909
items From Anywhere" by John Allen Oxford-pen name "Roxie"
James Gibbs, who was released from the Chester Penitentiary last week, was convicted of murder in the first degree, for the killing of Anderson Hyman, the fall term of court in 1898, and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of 50 years. Through the persistent efforts of his sister, Mrs. Pete Lane, and a few others, his sentence was commuted by Governor Deneen from 50 years to a little more than 11 years
1911
This was taken from the Hardin County Independent in 1911. It refers to Manning Vinyard, the son of Andrew Anderson and Emoline (Patton) Vinyard.
What may turn out to be a fatal shooting took place in Gallatin County near Leamington Sat. a.m. when Manning Vinyard, son of Capt. A.A. Vinyard of Karbers Ridge shot John Robinson and wife. From what we can learn it seems that bad feelings had existed for some time between John Robinson and Manning Vinyard and children, and on Friday of last week Vinyard went to Shawneetown leaving the children at home and in his absence Robinson and wife went over to go Vinyard's house and gave some of the children a whipping, accused them of taking some apples out of their orchard and otherwise abused them.
On Vinyard's return late Friday evening he was told by his children of what happened. He did not do anything that evening. But went over to Robinson's early the next a.m. and told Robinson after many hot words that he would kill him where upon Robinson turned and ran to his home and Vinyard followed. Upon reaching the house it seems, although Robinson had gotten his gun, that Vinyard had the drop on him and fired hitting Robinson and also his wife who had, when she saw Vinyard was going to shoot, threw herself between the men. The load which was from a shot gun, shot away the side of Mrs. Robinson's face and several shots lodged in her shoulder while Robinson's himself received part of the load in his upper jaw inflicting a pretty serious wound. Medical help was summoned at once.
Although we have no late report we have heard it stated that it was thought Robinson's wounds would prove fatal.
3 SEPTEMBER 1914
From the Hardin County Independent
Caroline Lee died 29 August 1914. Buried in Karbers Ridge Cemetery.
10 SEPTEMBER 1914
Cross Roads: We are sorry to report the death of Mrs. Lightner last week. 10 September 1914
12 NOVEMBER 1914
Gipson Lanier living in the Bend of the river was shot from ambush Saturday by some unknown would-be assassin. He had been to take his wife to her home and on his way back when only a short distance from the house the contents of a shotgun were emptied into his body. Some of the shot entered his neck and shoulder but inflicted no dangerous wounds. He was in a wagon and as soon as he was shot the team became frightened and ran until it stopped by Willis Lamb. So far no one has been discovered nor any arrests made.
Union Items: We are sorry to note the death of Miss Laura Allard of Rosiclare which occurred Sunday.
26 NOVEMBER 1914
In memory of Hannah Hawker who was born in Germany June 2, 1840, near Berlin and depated this life November 7, 1914, aged 74 years, 5
months, and 5 days. She spent her childhood days near Berlin and was united in marriage to Henry Bath with whom she immigrated to America
To this happy union were born 11 children-2 are dead and 9 living.-4 sons and 5 daughters. She with her husband immigrated to this country in 1868 right after the Civil War, in the days when poverty shrieked at the door of the early settlers. They were poor and amid the hardships and trials with only ten dollars and two children they settled near Shetlerville. But they worked hard in love for one another to preserve the home and their work could not go unrewarded, in their honest efforts they won. Grandma Bath, as she was know by the many friends who loved her so dearly, proffesed faith in the Savior and was received into the Lutheran church and lived a faithful servant of God, an affectionate wife and a loving mother. In 1918 the faithful companion, the father, departed this life leaving the mother to a life of loneliness, though her children did all they could to cheer her. The last days of her sojourn in this life were spent in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Shetler, where she became sick March 6, 1914 and her afflicton developed into paralysis and she bacame unable to walk. She bore her suffering and during all her sickness, her children, relaives and friends worked with loving heat and willing hands to relieve her of her pains and sufferings, but all in vain. Her toil is o'er and her rest is nigh.
She leaves 9 children-29 grandchildren-1 great grandchild and a host of friends to mourn her depature Let us weep not as those who have no hope. This life is only preparation for the next. The baby died that the soul, the spiritual flower, may bloom into new life. Hardin county Independent 26 November 1914
3 DECEMBER 1914
Items From Anywhere :- Widow of the late John W. Miller and mother of Asa Brumly and E. O. Robinson, died here last week after a lingering illness dating back several years when she fell and broke the femur bone of one leg, from which she never recovered. Our acquaintence with the deceased was such as to warrant the statement that she was a good woman of more than ordinary intelligence. Possessing in large degree the requisites for a good wife and mother, which position she filled with admirable satisfaction. Peace to her ashes and sympathy for her two sons and other relatives. "Roxie" (John Allen Oxford)
Hardin County Independent
10 DECEMBER 1914
Karbers Ridge: The baby daughter of the late William Deal died last weekend and was buried in the Good Hope Cemetery the following day. We sympathize with the mother who is left alone.
Pinhook: We are sorry to report the death of little Bertha Deal. She is missed by every body who knew her. She took sick about three weeks ago and died at 3 O'clock Monday morning and was laid to rest at Good Hope Cemetery.
17 DECEMBER 1914
A Mrs. Duley died at the pauper farm one day this week
21 JANUARY 1915
Union Items- Uncle Botsy Rotes died at his home last Thursday. He had been sick for some time. He was an honest man and by honest labor and good management he had accumulated considerable wealth. His remains were laid to rest in the family Cemetery.
Union Items: Grandma Staley died last Tuesday after a long and painful illness. Her earthly remains were taken to Chester, IL. where they were laid to rest besides those of her husband.
Hicks Branch: -The remains of Milas Hicks was laid to rest in the Lavender Cemetery Sunday
Union Items:-We are sorry to report the death of Eva Twitchell which occurred last Friday. Her remains were laid to rest in the Twitchell Cemetery. So it is, death takes away our loved ones. Three honored citizens, three respected souls have gone to eternity in a week. We sympathize with the bereaved families and friends.
4 FEBRUARY 1915
Sparks Hill -We are sorry indeed to report the death of Samuel Black Sr. who passed away the 27th. of January after a six months illness, the writer extends sympathy.
11 FEBRUARY 1915
Glenings : We are sorry to chronicle the death of J.H. Tyre which occurred at his home near Cave-in-Rock Monday evening. Mr. Tyre was one of the countys best citizens and benefactors. He has served the county officially and was highly respected by most all parties.
Sparks Hill :- At 8:o'clock p.m. last Tuesday February 2, James Covet, another victim of consumption, died at his home near Rock Creek. Many thinks the disease was contracted in the Cave-in-Rock mines from inhaling the mineral dust. Many who worked them have been similarly affected. Some of whom have succumbed. Mr. Covet had been unable to lie down for some time and died quietly in his chair. He leaves a wife and a little girl, Fannie Gunter, who has made her home with them since infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Arch Rutherford have generously offered to take the little girl into their home and care for her.
We are sorry indeed to hear of the death of Hosea Russell also Mr. Polke Ferrell which occurred Thursday.
Karbers Ridge--It becomes our painful duty to announce the death of Charley Williams which happened at his home February 3, 1915. Mr. Willliams was afflicted with that dreaded disease consumption for some two or three years. The end came last Friday very suddenly. Mr. Willliams was a harmless inoffensive citizen. His remains were laid to rest in the Good Hope Cemetery the following day in the presence of a fair crowd of relatives and friends.
We regret to announce the sudden death of Brother J.K.P. Ferrell which occurred at his daughters Mrs. Henry Milligan last Thursday, February 4, 1915. Brother Ferrell has been in feeble health for the past three or four years, however he did not appear to be in any worse condition than usual the day before he died. His remains were conveyed to Good Hope Cemetery where he was laid to rest by the Odd Fellows of which Order he was a member, in the presence of a fair crowd of sympathizing friends and relatives
Union: -Miss Grace Sullinger received the sad news that her half brother had accidentally shot himself and bled to death. She went home Sunday.
18 FEBRUARY 1915
Gleanings: - Lon Frayser of Cave-in-rock died early Sunday morning very unexpectedly. He had a carbuncle on his neck which was giving him considerable pain and called Dr. Quillan who lanced it, and he lived only a short time. The bereaved have our sympathy.
25 FEBRUARY 1915
Union: - Sorry to hear of the death of Mrs.John St. John of Rosiclare,last Saturday.
Frank James, ex-bandit one of the last members of the notorious James Gang, died on a farm near Excessior Springs, Missouri February 18 at the age of 74. He had lived 33 years in peace and honesty since the killing of his brother Jesse James.
4 MARCH 1915
Local: The body of Mary Matthews of Mt Vernon, Ind. was brought down on the Lowry Wednesday morning here. She was formerly a resident of this place and has relatives living here
Karbers Ridge -We are sorry to announce the sudden death of Mrs. Harriet Vinyard It seem that the whole family of Eugene Vinyard was possessed from some unknown cause but his mother (Mrs. Harriet Vinyard) was greater affected than the other members. She had apparently gotten out of danger, or was thought, but suddenly one evening she took very bad and was dead by mid night. The remains of Mrs. Vinyard was conveyed to the Karbers Ridge Cemetery, where she was laid to rest by the order of the Rebeccas of which she was a member, in the presence of a large crowd of sympathizing friends and relatives.
25 MARCH 1915
Karbers Ridge-: We regret very much to announce the death of Mrs. Goodson which happened the 9th of March. We have not yet learned what was the matter with her. Her remains were conveyed to Karbers ridge Cemetery the following day where she was laid to rest by the Rebeccas Lodge, which she was a member, in the presence of a large crowd of sympathizing friends. We sympathize with Mr. Goodson, which is left with 5 or 6 little children
1 APRIL 1915
Items from Anywhere- : Mrs. Dr. J. D. Warford died March 19, 1915 at Erick OK. Funeral services were at the Methodist church and buried in Erick Cemetery. Dr. Warford has the sympathy of his many friends in Hardin County in his sad bereavement.
Raymond Ball, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Ball died March 29, 1915. Ray, as he was commonly called, lived all his life in Hardin County. He was a boy of wonderful endearments, making friends of all he came in contact with. His health failing him, he was unable to attend school last winter and was badly missed by his school mates for they loved him. He had a loving disposition and was kind to everyone. Marie Foster
Gleaners- We just heard of the death of John DaVault which occurred at his home in Dorrisville, Illinois on the 27th. of February. He died of pneumonia fever and was only sick five days. He was converted just before the last day of life and got out of bed and walked to the fireplace. He was a member of the miners union, and at his death his wife received $450. The deceased is a brother of Arthur DaVault and Mrs. George Grounds of our county. He leaves a wife and two children
15 APRIL 1915
Lambert:- Death has again visited our neighborhood and took from our midst, sister Clara Dutton. She was taken sick 2nd. April and died April 8th., being sick scarcely a week. Her suffering was awful, but she bore it with such patience. She prayed to God to give her patience to bear her suffering and her prayer was surely answered. On Tuesday night she called friends and relatives to her bedside and gave to each a message which sure will never be forgotten by any of them. She seemed to have a special message for every one. She had no fear of death, her only regret being, she said, leaving Will and the babies. In the death of this useful and noble woman we can plainly see that we con not see as God sees. It seems to us that her work almost just begun, but God said it is done and called her from her labor to her reward. Her death has left a vacant spot in so many places that never can be filled. We miss her so much in our Church and Sunday School. The entire neighborhood will miss her. We will miss her soothing and comforting words in time of trouble and sickness for there never was a more willing person during such times, but, the most vacant spot is the home where a little babe 6 months old need mother's attention so badly. She leaves 5 children, three being quite small, besides a heartbroken husband, one own brother and a mother, 5 half sisters and a half brother to mourn her death and a host of other relatives and friends who will never forget her noble Christian life. Her funeral was preached by Revs. J.B. Tucker, T.M. Ozee and M.F. Oxford at the home in the midst of a large assembly of friends and relatives and her body was laid to rest in the family grave yard to await the resurrection morning when by the grace of God we will meet and clasp hands with sister Clara, never to part again. To her friends and relatives still in sin who she plead with so earnestly on her death bed, won't you let her words lead you to Christ that you too may rejoice in this hope?
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 15 April 1915
Local: -Maurice Decker, whom we reported only a few weeks ago as having joined the army, died with the measles at Jefferson Barracks. The body was brought here Tuesday on the Gypsy where a few friends and relatibes were awaiting the arrival of the body. It is a rather heart-rending scene witnessing the said incidents always attending a procession of this character. We are informed that he contacted measles while in the service which caused his death. He was a son of Asa Decker . of this county
Sparks Hill: We are sorry to report the death of Robert Oglesby
6 MAY 1915
Zenas Palmer was born March 19, 1885; died 7 Apr 1915 age 30 years and 19 days. He professed faith in Christ about eight years ago, joined Peters Creek Baptist church and was baptized.
He strayed away from his religious duties, but never doubted that he was once a Christian; had been warned more than once that his life here was short. The fatal blow caused his death the 4th. Sunday in March. The physicians seemed to think he was not seriously hurt and would soon recover. About the sixth day, Zenas saw that he would have to go and told his family he had given up and asked the prayers of relatives that the pains might be stopped. On the eleventh day he passed calmly away at 7 a.m. after telling his family that he had put himself in the hands of the Lord. His mother heard him speak the last words and asked what he said, he replied he was just talking with the Lord. He leaves a wife, three children, father, mother, brother and two sisters to mourn his loss. Taken from the Hardin County Independent 6 May 1915
20 MAY 1915
Lambert: -Mrs. Mary Clark died of heart trouble April 30th. She was the wife of Lawrence Clark and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Davis of Gallatin County. She was a member of the church at Saline Mines and a teacher in the Sunday School. They had been married in the neighborhood of two months. We sympathize with the bereaved ones
10 JUNE 1915
Frank Seiner the subject of this sketch was born in Hardin County Illinois 1 November 1876 and died May 17, 1915. He was 38 years, 6 months, 2 weeks and 2 days old. He died at the home of his father Mr. John Seiner Sr. on the farm near Eichorn, the same place of his birth, He was married to Miss Clara Paris August 31, 1914 and lived a happy life 8 months and 17 days, until death angels called him from her.
He leaves a loving wife, father, mother, three brothers and two sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death. He was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. John Seiner and his wife the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Paris. His three brothers, Will, John Jr. and Jacob Seiner, his two sisters, Mrs. Tena Rotes and Mrs. Lizzie Herrman. All were present during his sickness and death ever ready and willing to do every thing that could be done to save him, but the Lord knows best, the death angels took him from us.
The death of the darling son, broke the first link in the John Seiner family. It was sad to see father and mother to depart from their dear son for he was always with them, after marriage. Never left them until death, and always honored his father and mother showing to them in his last days the love he had for them.
He bore his sickness cheerfully only bedfast ten days until Saturday evaning about 7 o'clock he became speechless, never spoke any more until death Monday evening the 17th.
His remains the following day was laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery.
Weep not dear wife, mother, father, sister and brother for he is only gone for a short time. Prepare to meet him. May peace and righteousness still rest over us in our home until we meet husband, son and brother in that upper and better Kingdom. Written by his loving wife Mrs. Clara Seiner
Taken from the Hardin Co. Independent 10 June 1915
Sparks Hill: Mrs. Martha Finn and Mrs. Eliza Frizzell attended the funeral of the former's sister, Mrs. Belle Stuby, who died with measles at Shawneetown on last Friday and was laid to rest in the cemetery near Potts Hill
8 JULY 1915
Gleanings-There seems to be truth in the report that Mrs. Joseph Keeling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hodge, formerly of our county, was killed at her home in Arkansas recently in an electric storm. She was at home alone during the storm, and her husband and father found her lying dead when they reached home after the storm.
15 JULY 1915
Cave-in-Rock-Uncle Web Pell is very sick. His sons Alex and Walter also the lathers family are attending his bedside. Later: Uncle Web died about 6 o'clock Sunday evening. A good man is gone.
Karbers Ridge- A very sad accident happened just over in Gallatin County near Eagle Bridge last week when Will Fricker jumped from a barn on a wagon load of hay which contained a pitch fork with a short handle, upon which he hit. The fork handle entered his stomach and penetrated almost through his bowels which proved fatal and caused his death in a very short time. He was buried in that vicinity the following day. We extend our sympathy for his bereaved wife and children which are of seven in number and all small
29 JULY 1915
In The Bend-Little Herbert Vaughn, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Vaughn died Sunday, July the 18th. at three o'clock, age 14 months and 1 day old. Was laid to rest in Browns cemetery the 19th.
12 AUGUST 1915
Lambert :The sad news was received here last Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Harry Boyd at her home in St. Petersburg, FL. and that the remains were to be brought to Cave-in-Rock for burial. Mrs. Boyd was the daughter of the late F.M. and Rachel (Johnson) McDowell and has a host of relatives and friends here, whose hearts are sad because of her death. Our sincere sympathy is with the bereaved husband and son, brothers and sisters.
Gleanings-:Mrs Eliza Colllins went to Cave-in-Rock Saturday, as chaplain of the Rock Creek Rebeccas, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Harry Boyd. The deceased died in her home in FL. about a week ago and was brought here to Cave-in-Rock Sunday morning. The funeral services were held the following afternoon at two o'clock at that place.
Stone Church- Sorry to report the death of Mrs. Chester Hubbard of Rosiclare who died at her home last Sunday evening. We deeply sympathize with her many friends and relatives. Her remains were taken to Hicks Branch for burial Monday
15 August 1915
Again the all wise father in His love and wisdom has visited and taken from our midst little Frank Winters.
On last Sunday evening when playing in the yard with his little brother and sister, he was struck by lightning, and instantly died.
Little Frank was 10 years old. A bright, loving, intelligent boy, full of fun a favorite with his friends and playmates. The idol of his loving parents, which are left to grieve. Dear father and mother while the stroke is hard to bear try to think it was God's will and be reconciled. While you will miss him so much here, remember that the time won't be long 'til you can again be with him to part no more.
The writer preached his funeral at Rock Creek Church in the presence of almost the largest congregation of people we ever saw at a funeral. After services the little body was conveyed to the Irby Cemetery and while several good songs were rendered by the Rock Creek choir the little body was tenderly laid to rest to await the resurrection morning. A.J.Clanton Hardin County Independent 12 August 1915
2 SEPTEMBER 1915
In the memory of our dear father, Elder E.S. Tinsley, who was born in Allen Co. KY. August 28, 1840 and died August 26, 1908 being, at the time of his death 67 years, 11 months and 28 days old. He left us bereaved of a loving father, but God in his tender mercy saw fit to call him home from his labors here to rest in the beautiful home, heaven. We shall know the tree by its fruits. He fought the fight of the righteous and has gone to his reward, and we, his children mourn our loss. But our loss is his gain. For many years thru cold and heat, he labored to bring sinners to God and do errands of mercy; he was always ready to do a good deed. But the path of wrong was always shunned. We, his children, know more of his goodness than any other although his name was on many tongues--tongues that uttered his name with love.
For seven years he has lain in the home cemetery, and as the anniversary of his death draws near a longing fills our hearts to be near our old home, which has so many loving memories of childhood days with the fond parents who reared us with tender care and taught us to love and fear God and honor man. His work will last through centuries to come. He fought a good fight and his work finished; he has gone to his reward. For many years he suffered, but never complained he just(word illegible) in the Lord's will. He bore his cross bravely, and as the years go by we ever remember his fatherly advise as he would caress us telling us to be good girls and to live that he could hope to meet us beyond the river of death in the Beautiful City, where there will be no more parting, pain or death, but where all is joy and love, and there we will see that same sweet smile and love-lit eyes that always had a charm for us. We love to recall him now as he appeared to us in the days of our childhood, when we would look for him as he returned from his labors in the minstrel work to our home. Where he always had a welcome from his children; and now, as we talk of our happy years of our home, of our dear parents, we cannot console ourselves without the loving Savior's love. We bow in humble submission to the will of God and live with the hope that we will meet where parting is no more. The daughters: Clara and Marie
Taken from the Hardin County Independent 2 September 1915
9 SEPTEMBER 1915
Gleaners-:Mary A Hobbs was born in Hardin Co. 22 Feb 1853. She left this earthly life to the home that is promised to the righteous. How long those 29 years, 7 months, 22 days have been to the seven children who were made orphans so long ago-(paper torn)
30 SEPTEMBER 1915
Blind Hollow-:We are sorry to report the death of the 13 month old baby of David Winters.
Karbers Ridge- We regret to announce the death of George W. Hagon which occurred September 23rd, 1915. Mr. Hagon was sick but a short time, we are told his ailment was bowel consumption. The subject we refer to was an honest hardworking man. We sympathize with the bereft children.
7 OCTOBER 1915
Eichorn:-: We are sorry indeed to note the death of Clarence Weatherington's infant which passed away September 25th. We sympathize with the bereaved.
Tower Rock-:We are sorry to announce the death of Green Young which occurred Thursday morning September 30th. We extend our sympathy with the bereaved ones
21 OCTOBER 1915
Items from Anywhere: :Aunt Lucinda Patton, mother of James R. and John Allen Patton who has been an invalid for several years has been very much worse the past week or more. We understand that Mrs. Ida Hampton and her mother will return to James R. Patton's farm house in the east part of town and will take care of his mother again. They stayed with Aunt Lucinda for several months prior to about last June, when they moved away. We are glad to have them return to our town and take up their vigil at the bedside of Grandma Patton. Later Grandma Patton died Tuesday morning October 19, 1915
28 OCTOBER 1915
Items from Anywhere-:Nature's great anesthetic, death ended Grandma Patton's long suffering last week, and while a mother and grandmother is near and dear, if their suffering is great and their physical condition is beyond the reach of medical aid, as was hers, the end ought to be hailed with gladness instead of sorrow. Peace to her ashes.
Sparks Hill-:Mr. Watson Patton's family living over in Gallatin County who have been having such a siege of Typhoid Fever are still no better at this writing. The oldest boy, Homer died on last Monday night. His remains were laid to rest the following day in the Love Cemetery in the presence of a large crowd of friends and relatives. Peace to his ashes.
4 NOVEMBER 1915
Karbers Ridge:- Omer Patton the oldest son of Watson and Janie Patton died October 14, 1915 and was laid to rest in the McPhearson Cemetery the following day. Omar was 24 years, 4 months and 14 days old. As Omar was the oldest grandchild and was so kind to his parents, always ready to lend a helping had to them, this making him a favorite among the children. He leaves a father and mother six brothers and one sister and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure here.
11 NOVEMBER 1915
Karbers Ridge:: We regret very much to note a sad accident which happened to a 13 yr. old boy of Val Crogens just over in Gallatin County. The boy was riding along carrying a sack of apples, the horse got scared and jumped side ways and the boy fell off and the sack of apples fell on him and caused his death.
30 DECEMBER 1915
Local items- Doris Eichorn, formerly Doris Renfro, the daughter of George Renfro died at her home at East Prarie, Mo. Her remains were brought here for burial.
In the Bend--It is with sorrow and joy that we announce the death of Uncle William Campbell-with sadness because we miss his presence here below, we miss him in our Sunday School. It is joy because he expressed a desire to go Home and joy because he was prepared go. Rev. Jack Lowry preached his funeral at Hopkins Church A large crowd was present from there to the Brown's graveyard where they took him and he was tenderly laid to rest. He made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Dan Frailey. We extend sympathy to the lonely daughter, the bereft and to the grandchildren.
Local: It is with sorrow that we report the death of Mrs.Earl Irby of Rosiclare which occurred Tuesday morning. Mrs. Irby was formerly Margaret Mott
Karbers Ridge-:We are sorry to note the sad accident which happened to Mr. Louis Crow in Shawneetown last Saturday. His team of horses ran away with him and ran against a telephone post and knocked him out of the wagon and killed him almost instantly. Mr. Crow was a useful man in the county, in buying stock and all kinds that the farmers had to sell
31 DECEMBER 1915:
William C. Clark a well respected citizen living near Lamb, died with consumption last week. Mr. Clark leaves only a widow, they have no children. He had been suffering many months. Mr. Clark for some time was one of our neighbors and best friend and we knew him like a brother. His life was one of uprightous and honesty, always dealing with his fellow man in a liberal and accommodating manner. He was a good man. The Independent extends sympathy to the invalid wife
4 JANUARY 1916
Gleanings-The small child of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Walton died Sunday, December 31
13 JANUARY 1916
Lamb-:We are sorry indeed to chronicle the death of Mrs. Flora Vaughn who died at her home near here. She leaves a husband and three small children, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
Local News: :We are indeed sorry indeed sorry to learn of the death of our cousin, Mrs. Warren Vaughn of near Hopkins Chapel
In the Bend: :Mrs. Flora Vaughn, wife of Warren Vaughn died Wednesday at one p.m. of lung trouble and was buried in Brown's graveyard Thursday. It was sad for dear Flora to leave her little ones under the care of a kind and aged grandmother, to leave her dear companion with the little flowerettes so young who need the care of a Christian mother. But the heavenly father saw fit to call her home. Let us breathe a prayer that papa will guide their little feet right, that mama someday will be able to clasp them in her arms with the loss of one.
Sparks Hill- We are sorry indeed to report the death of little Mary Patton, 7 yr. old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Watson Patton of near Leamington which occurred on last Saturday night January 1, 1916. Her body was laid to rest in the presence of a large crowd in the Love Cemetery 3 January. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved.
20 JANUARY 1916
Karbers Ridge: :We regret to announce the death of Thomas Baker, formerly of this vicinity but moved away to several different localities in this county and lastly moved to Saline County near Rudiment where he died and his remains were brought back to the Rose Cemetery near Hicks for interment. Mr. Baker was an industrious and honest man and tried to make an honest living under very difficult circumstances.
Items from Anywhere-John Wilkerson, commonly called Bishop, died late Monday afternoon, January 17, 1916. He went out about a week ago to get some wood on top of a bluff near his house. He knocked an old stump loose and picked it up and threw it over the bluff, and also some pieces of other wood, because of the fact of the bluff it was convenient to carry to the house. He said with a load of wood on his shoulder, he stepped on a stone which rolled and threw him down, and he sustained some rather serious injuries and doubtless for the time being was somewhat dazed, for he was never able to give a satisfactory account of the accident. Some of his neighbors think that probably in throwing that stump over the bluff some of the rock caught in his clothing and pulled him over with it. He fell six or seven feet to a branch, which lessened the force of the fall but did not entirely check it, and he went onto the bottom several feet below. What lent color to this theory was that blood was found under the edge of the bluff where he supposed to have lain until he was able to go to the house. He was absent from the house almost five hours. He lived within a few yards of Rock Creek, a mile or so east of the Rock Creek Church house. He who probably taking the grip or pneumonia when the accident happened and the two combined, supplemented by his advanced age, some 78 year, a fatal termination was almost inevitable. He was a hardworking and harmless old man and had many friends in that vicinity. He leaves an aged wife and several children and half sister Mrs. Lydia Rutherford. It is said that the widow is entitled to a pension under the Restoration Act of March 3, 1901, which will be a godsend to her in her old age and destitute circumstances. Peace to the ashes and sympathies to the bereft. Roxie
27 JANUARY 1916
Karbers Ridge: A very sad accident happened to Ollie Banks last week, while the mother was out washing, left her baby in the house alone and in some way it crawled to the stove and caught fire and burned itself so bad that it died in about two hours.
1 FEBUARY 1916
Keeling Hill-:We are sorry to hear of the death of Charlie McFall which occurred at his home near Fairview. We extend our sympathy to our bereaved ones.
3 FEBUARY 1916
Hicks--It is with great sorrow that we learned of the deaths of Mrs. Clausie Orr and Morgan Henson. We deeply sympathize with the beraved ones
10 FEBUARY 1916
Items from Anywhere-:We were indeed sorry to hear of the death of John Mott last week. It is reported that he was up and about and went out to look after his domestic affairs too soon and took a relapse which resulted into double pneumonia that soon terminated fatally. It is also reported that he had two or three thousand dollars in money in the houseand hid about the premises that no one knew anything about until he disclosed the fact on his deathbed. The report is so unreasonable as to lead to the belief that it has been greatly exagerated
Keeling Hill-: We are sorry to hear of the death of John Mott which occurred at his home Tuesday 1 February.
Lamb--Mrs James Lampert who long resided at the mouth of Sarline Creek, three miles north of Lamb succumbed to pneumonia last Thursday. She is survived by her husband a several small children.
17 FEBUARY 1916
Local News-:Uncle George Johnson, for many years a resident of this place, died at the home of his son T.G. Jackson in El Reno, Okla. last week. Uncle George has many friends who will regret to hear of his death. He was a devoted member of the IOOF Lodge here.
Mt.Zion--We sympathize with Rev. J.B. Tucker and James Lampert in the loss of the daughter and wife as reported in the Independent last week. She was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion cemetery after a short consoling sermon by Rev. Jack Lowry.
Karbers Ridge--The community was shocked of the news of the sudden death of Marion Pyles last Tuesday morning. He went to bed at the usual hour Monday night and in apparent good health, but in the night the family was awakened by groans coming from his room and immediately an investigation was began, but they were never able to awaken him. Coroner Dr. Gregory of Cave-in-Rock came out and held an inquest over the body. The coroner's jury verdict was "Due to heart failure." He was buried the following day in the family Cemetery. Pyle was a hard working man.
9 MARCH 1916
St. Joseph of the Woods-:Uncle George Hoke a respected citizen of Hardin County after a long and painful illness passed quietly away 4th March at the age of 82, a victim of pneumonia. He was a good neighbor and was patient in suffering until the last. We sympathize with the bereaved
16 MARCH 1916
Mt.Zion--Mrs. Charley Burkhart died at her home in Shawneetown, March 9th. with consumption and was brought to the Mt. Zion cemetery for burial. She was a daughter of Wes Hughes and formerly lived in the Mt. Zion neighborhood.
Karbers Ridge--We regret to announce the death of Mrs Christine Williams of Saline Mines, which occurred at her home one day last week. Mrs. Williams was a good woman.
6 APRIL 1916
Letter from James A. Lowry, Abeline, TX-6 April 1916-Elizabeth Willis, age 84, widow of James Willis died the latter part of February 1815 in Abeline, TX.
Keeling Hill--We are sorry to hear of the death of Lace Edwards. Mr. Edwards has lived in the neighborhood for several years. Last fall he moved near Mt. Zion. He has many friends here who are sorry to hear of his death.
Lamb--The sad news was received this morning (Monday) of the death of Mrs. Lee Winn of Caseyville, KY. The body will be brought here for burial.
20 APRIL 1916
Items from Anywhere:--Joseph Womack and wife of upper Shawneetown visited relatives and friends in Elizabethtown the latter part of last week. Joe formerly had a weakness for strong drink, which come very near proved his undoing, but a year or so ago during a protracted meeting in the vicinity where he lived, he was converted and among other evil habits he vowed to break away from , was the drink habit.
4 MAY 1916
Local Items--We are sorry indeed to hear of the death of Mrs Jane Winters, who died here early last Saturday morning (29 april 1916) with stomach trouble.She was a widow of a Civil War soldier. The Independent extends sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Gleanings: -We are sorry indeed to hear of the sudden death of Ben Hess of Cave-in-Rock. He had been helping his wife in the garden and came in to get a drink and fell dead. It is said that he had taken too much chill tonic that morning but it is also reported the main cause was the poison air he inhaled in the Cave-in-Rock mines. It seems that the bad air in that mines has been the cause of many deaths.
Karbers Ridge -We reget very much to hear of the painful death of Emmett Lucet. He was driving in a buggy and his horses became frightned at an automobile dashing by and ran away and threw him from the buggy and broke one of his ankles into a jelly. He was taken to Evansville, Ind. to the hospital for treatment, but lock-jaw developed and he died.
We regret very much to note the sudden death of Mrs. Richard Black which occurred last week. She went to bed well and hearty, apparently, but took very ill in the night and was dead before morning. Mrs. Black was the daughter of David Martin, who died many years ago and is a sister to Mrs. Samuel Bently.
11 MAY 1916
St. Joseph of The Woods--We are sorry to note the sudden death of the son of Ollie Cruson. We failed to get his name.
Items from anywhere--We were sorry indeed to hear of the rather sudden death of Mrs Julia A. Foster, wife of Horace (Greely) Foster, which occurred last Friday, May 5, 1916. She had been in poor health for a long time, but recently had become better, and had just returned from a two weeks visit with her oldest daughter in Ky. After she came home and learned that her son-in-law, Charley Smith was very bad with pneumonia fever, and that his wife had just given birth to a baby, she had folks take her down there (only a short distance) in a buggy, suddenly became more worse and died about noon that day. Her maiden name was Frailey and she was a half sister to Rev. John Thornton. She was first married to L.H. Wallace, by whom she had two children, one of which died in infancy, the other still living. She and her first husband separated, and she then married Horace Foster, by whom she had 8 children, 6 of whom, 3 boys and 3 girls, with the husband survive her, the other two having died in infancy. It is said that she professed religion, and was baptised at a tender age, by the late William Millikan, father of James Millikan of Cave-in-Rock. For many years past when her helth permitted she has been a faithful and devoted member of Rock Creek Church. She was a loving and devoted wife and mtoher, and as a neighbotr and friend she endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. She was a good woman and her death will be deeply lamented by a host of relatives and fiends. We understand that her remains were taken to Irby Cemetery where it found a last resting place after a funeral discouse by Rev. Jack Lowry. We beg to tender sympathy to the bereft. "Roxie"
In The Bend - Master Nathaniel Hobbs is visiting his uncle Riley Hobbs.
Little Miss Ethel Scott is on the puny list.
Kell McDowell and wife visited the latter's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Beard.
Mrs. Anna Shufflebarger is teachin a spring term of school at McDowell School.
Miss Cleta Shufflebarger is taking a term of music under direction of Mrs. Edith Burris.
Rev. John C. Irwin of Eldorado was the guest of Willis Shufflebarger and family Saturday night while visiting the Sunday School here.
Rev. M.S. Mason preached at the home of Brown Lewis' Sunday afternoon that Mr. Lewis' aged grandmother might hear another sermon. A large congregation was present.
A union Sunday School has been organized and at present will convene in a dwelling house near Mrs. Josie Ainsworth's. A brush arbor will be built later and the school will be known as the "Union Arbor Sunday School". This is a suitable location and we bespeak a flouishing Sunday School soon.
In the Memory of Mrs. Julia Foster, deceased, we want to say that a dear one to us has left this old earth and by faith we know she has gone to that beautiful home above. It was she who cared for our dear mother in her last days on earth and this fond memory will be ever cherished by us. Dear friends, our stay here is for only a short time; let us so live that we shall not be forgotten.
In our items in last week's Independent that part of our item referring to the splendid singing of a solo by little Velma Perry, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry, was left out. We desire to make special mention of this as judging from the many expressions of those present she deserved special praise.
Evangeline
LAMBERT (for last week) Mr. and Mrs. Dan Grace took dinner with D.A. Rowland's family Sunday.
Mrs. Oscar Patton and two daughters visited Jas. Porter's family Sunday.
Miss Mildred Clark took dinner with Nettie Rogers Saturday.
Isaac Rogers was the guest of E. Roger's family last Monday night.
Miss Opal Oxford is visiting relatives in this community.
We are glad to hear that Ed Dutton is reported better.
Uncle Henry Page was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hobbs after church Sunday.
Miss Mattie Lane attended church and S.S. here Sunday and took dinner with E. Roger's family.
Gordon Lackey, who is attending school at E'town, visited homefolks Saturday night.
Lonzo Hobbs of Shawneetown was called to the bedside of his father, Horace Hobbs, Sunday evening, who is dangerously ill with pneumonia.
Rev. T.M. Ozee was called to see his grandson, Raleigh Ozee, across Saline one day last week who was very ill with pneumonia, but is reported much better.
Ross Hufsey and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. Horace Foster Saturday and stayed overnight with Ernest Oxford's family. Mrs. Hufsey and Mrs. Oxford attended church Sunday.
Mrs. Laura Hindall visited at Allen Frizzell's near Sparks Hill Saturday of last week. We are glad to know she found Mr. Frizzell better but sorry to hear of Mrs. Frizzell and daughter Mildred both suffering with a rising on their hand.
Miss Lottie Smith was called home Friday on account of the serious illnes of her grandmother, Mrs. Horace Foster. She had passed away before Lottie arrived home. We understand that Lottie's father, Chas. Smith, is bedfast this week with pneumonia.
Karber's Ridge (for last week) Miss Gladys Paterson is staying with Mrs. Cynthia Williams.
Miss Ida Brinkley is at Dr. Vinyard's this week for treatment.
Mrs. Ida Hossler is in Elizabethtown this week visiting relatives.
The small child of Elmer Stuby and wife of this place died very suddenly one day last week.
Mrs. Dr. W.E. Shipp of St. Louis is visiting the family of J.H. Shipp here.
Frank Hindall of Potts Hill bought a traction engine from Ben Burton recently.
Joe Ginger, accomplished by his small daughter, visited his son, Henry, of St. Louis last week.
Fred Karber and wife came in from Carbondale Friday evening and spent the remainder of the week with homefolks.
Br. Arnold Ferrell stopped over and preached us a good sermon Sunday evening. It was enjoyed by all present.
W.D. White of Elizabethtown was in this vicinity last week in the interest of the life insurance business.
Asa Brumley of Elizabethtown is assisting Mr. Belt on Lucian Vinyard's new dwelling house which will be a dandy when completed.
A.J. Shell of Rosiclare visited homefolks here last week. He also paid the writer a brief pleasant visit.
Dr. J.A. Womack of Equality came down last week to see his father, who is in a very feeble health. Mrs. Cynthia Williams is also sick.
Loren Vinyard and wife visited homefolks Sunday and attended Sunday School and church here - they stopped with Ezra Karber and wife for dinner.
We are informed that Dr. Vinyard has sold his property to Bro. Samuel Winters. A more account of the transaction will be given next week.
Jim
Gleanings (for last week) Miss Arzilla Frailey is real sick.
We are glad to report Ed Dutton is a little better.
John Collins and son, Hosie, spent Sunday afternoon at W.C. Green's.
Mrs. Dan Flanery, Jr., is improving fast, she is able to sit up a little.
Mrs. Dr. Will Gregory is spending a few days at Paducah, Ky., with her niece, Mrs. Ora Hardesty.
A protracted meeting is being conducted at Simpson School house, by Bro. Wigham, we hope it may be a success.
Omar Austin and Miss Etta Boyd, daughter of Henry Boyd, of near Peter's Creek tried their fortunes the 1st day of May by going to Shawneetown and getting married. On account of the rain the charivari was not until Wednesday night when the crowd gathered in with their usual noise and demand of a good treat, which consisted of candy and cigars. We them a long and happy life in this world and a happy welcome in the beautiful beyond.
The Gleaner
St. Joseph of the Woods - Martha Eichorn was in Rosiclare Sunday afternoon.
Uncle John Seiner is reported to be slowly recovering.
Miss Tena Towns spent Sunday with homefolks in Pope County.
Carl Humm and wife made a business trip to E'town one day last week.
Andy Rates and wife and sister, Miss Ella, attended church here Sunday.
Misses Anna and Mayme Shetler and Esther Rates spent Sunday afternoon at Eichorn.
Jake Humm and family and Miss Mayme Moore visited the family of Wm. Volkert's Sunday after church.
Ulyss Humm accompanied the family of Jake Humm's to Eichorn Saturday night and Miss Mayme Moore remained the night with the family of C.B. Humm.
Lilac
Items from Anywhere - Lewis Lamar and sister, Miss Mary attended the play here Saturday night, and were the guests of James Robinett's family.
Thomas Rutherford and wife visited their son, Walter Rutherford and family, of Battery Rock, last Sunday. Mr. Rutherford says the wheat crop is very poor in the upper part of the county.
J.A. Love came to town last Saturday and took home with him Rev. A.H. Lannom, who we believe, preaches for the Christian Church at Philadelphia once a month.
One of Senator Womack's daughters of Equality came down to E'town last Friday to visit her sister, Mrs. Gertie Warford, wife of our jeweler and optician. We did not learn this lady's full name.
G.W. Shearer and wife went up to Cave-In-Rock Saturday afternoon to attend a protracted meeting tht is being conducted at that place by Bro. Rowe and also to visit relatives and friends. They returned home Monday morning.
Miss Rada Gross and her little cousin, a daughter of Wm. Gross, came to town last Friday afternoon to meet and take out Rev. Joyce, who pastors the Presbyterian Church at Central.
Judge Schneider was a visitor in E'town latter part of last week. He came in to see Prof. Hopkins on some special business, not connected with the locating of the Experiment Station, however.
Henry Thornton and Mesdames Rebecca Birch and Maud Rash went to Cave-In-Rock last Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Minnie Thornton. Grandma Thornton attended the funeral also, having been summoned and went up the evening before.
Mrs. Emma Davis of Colorado Springs, Colorado, while visiting in Rosiclare last week came up and spent one day with the writer's family, being an old time friend and school mate of the writer's wife She and Mrs. Oxford went to C.E. Rose's in the afternoon and spent a short time with his family, before Mrs. Davis left for Rosiclare. Mrs. Davis was born and raised in Rosiclare; and left there for Colorado 25 years ago. She visited here 11 years ago, and this is her second visit here in 25 years. Before coming to Rosiclare she visited her father, Harry Tryon, at Glinton, Ind. She was accompanied here by a lady friend whose mother came to Carrsville, Ky. a year ago on a visit, and suffered a paralytic stroke while there, and has not been since nor is now able to return to Colorado.
It was with deepest sorrow that we learned of the premature death of Mrs. Minnie Thornton, wife of John Thornton, at her home in Cave-In-Rock Thursday May 11, 1916 after a brief illness.
Roxie
Karber's Ridge - F.C. Karber and wife attended church at Philadelphia last Sunday.
Fred Guntert and wife returned to their home in Sikeston last week.
Mrs. Mollie Lane of Blodgett, Mo is visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity.
Bro. Wigham came out from Rosiclare Sunday evening and preached a good sermon.
Howard Shipp is painting the new residence of Lucian Vinyard this week.
Harry Vinyard and wife of Dayton, Ohio visited homefolks here last week.
Miss Ida Brinkley, who has been taking medical treatment under Dr. Vinyard is rapidly recovering.
J.W. Flynn has put a new wire fence around his yard and garden which adds much to the appearance and convenience.
Clarence Winters, who has been carrying the Equality-Karber's Ridge resigned his position recently and the place was filled by Clyde Glover.
Rev. J.C. Cox of Harrisburg was here last week in search of data to establish his claim to a teacher's pension, which is now granted by the state.
Dr. Vinyard has sold his property here to Samuel Winters of Equality, but who formerly lived here. This transaction deprives the community of the services of a skilled physician and surgeon and a excellent road commissioner and public spirited citizen. However, we are glad to welcome back our old friend and former neighbor, Mr. Winters.
Jim
Card of Thanks Tongue cannot express our gratitude and love to our friends and relativeswho so kindly and willingly assisted us in the sickness and burial of our darling boy.
Ezra and Sadie Fritts
Hicks - Miss Essie Schroll visited at Elmer Reiner's Sunday.
Mrs. John Hamp is very sick at present also Mrs. W.C. Hicks.
H.C. Hicks and family spent Sunday G.B. Stone's.
Miss Essie Schroll was able to attend church Sunday.
Wm. and James Johnson of Mo. are attending the bedside of their sister, Mrs. W.J. Hicks.
Ottis Millikan and sister of Golconda visited in this community Saturday and Sunday.
Lacy Hubbard and wife and Master Chas. visited the latter's father Sunday.
Bro. Eipperhamer filled his appointment at Richland Sunday. He was accompanied by his wife.
Mrs. L.A. Karber and Mrs. Alexander of Karbers Ridge were down at Hicks Thursday. Dr. Hancock is treating them.
John Partain and daughter of Harrisburg visited at Wm. Stuby's and attended church at Herod Sunday.
Uno.
Stoney Point (for last week) - C.W. Weston visited his daughter, Mrs. Edward Slye, Friday night.
Miss Budie Rose of near Hicks Branch visited her sister, Mrs. Virgil Schutt, last week.
John Seiner has had a severe stroke of paralysis ad is very poorly at this writing.
We learn that Walter Vanbiber will teach Stone Church school this coming winter.
Virgil Schutt and wife visited the latter's parents Sunday. We are informed that Mr. Rose is quite poorly.
We are informed that Mrs. Maggie Hobbs of near Eichorn has been suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism.
Guess 'em
Harris Creek - Ivy Joyner sold Al Rowland a fine young horse recently for $100.00.
Horace Hobbs is ill with pneumonia, also Charley Smith. James McPherson and family visited the latter recently.
We are indeed sorry to hear of the death of Aunt Julia Foster. We had no knowledge of her sickness until about two hours before her death.
We are glad to report that Ed Dutton is slowly recovering from a severe attack of typhoid fever. Mr. Dutton has surely had his share of ill luck the past two years.
L.F. Oxford of Missouri came in home last week for a visit with homefolks. He says that the farmers are busy planting corn where he came from.
We received a letter from our daughter, Lola Oxford, recently in which she states that she had an operation performed on her and a growth about the size of the end of one's thumb removed from the side of her nose.
Wm. Gross and wife came down to see their new grandson at Ivy Joiner's. Ivy says that Wilson may be re-elected this year, but just wait until all of his sons get to voting, then the tide will turn.
Farmer Boy
Local and Personal - H.L. Belt was in town Saturday.
Mrs. G.A. Wall is slowly improving.
Miss Minnie Hubbard returned home Monday morning.
Oscar Tadlock of Shawneetown was on our streets Friday.
E.F. Wall, Jr., returned from St. Louis Sunday.
Miss Emma Douglas spent a few days in town last week.
Mrs. Fred Irby is visiting in Rosiclare this week.
Mrs. A.F. Anderson is quite sick with malaria.
C.B. Humm made a business trip to Golconda Monday.
Clyde Soward of Rosiclare was on our streets Monday.
A.R. McKernan of Walrab Mill was in town on business Tuesday.
John Hermann of Rosiclare is constantly growing weaker.
Clara Seiner of near Eichorn was in town trading Tuesday.
Joe Wright of Shawneetown, Ill, was here on business last week.
Mrs. L.T. Rash attended the funeral of Mrs. Minnie Thornton Friday.
Miss Emma Douglas is visiting the family of John Foe near Stone Church.
Miss Clara Lamb is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Arza Dale of near Sycamore.
Mrs. John B. Holloman is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Smith of Keeling.
Glenn Hale of Metropolis is here visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Jacob Drumm.
Mrs. James Guard of Equality is here visiting her sister, Mrs. W.T. Warford.
Mrs. Chas. Covington of Golconda was here visiting relatives, the latter part of the week.
John Eichorn and wife, of near Eichorn was a business caller in Elizabethtown Tuesday.
Misses Agnes and Melissa Decker of Kankakee, Ill, are spending their vacation with homefolks.
Hosea Vinyard and wife of Rosiclare spent Saturday night in town, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. F.M. Fowler.
Representative James A. Watson attended a call session of the Legislature at Springfield last week.
Hugh Ferrell, who has been serving in the U.S. Regular Army the past two years, returned home last Thursday.
Mrs. J.R. Patton and nephew, Walter Burns, who have been visiting at Evansville, Ind, have returned home.
Beulah Humm spent Monday and Tuesday visiting her little friend, Miss Ferol Hosick, of near Bassett.
Miss Callie Hess, who has been visiting relatives and friends at Cave-In-Rock the past few days returned home Monday.
Trice Bennett of Marion, Ky, states attorney for Crittenden County was here last week on business.
Chas. Austin of near Oak Grove was in town on business Monday. His eyes which have been afflicted for some time have improved.
Miss India Vinyard, our efficient music teacher hasa class at Cave-In-Rock, where she goes each Monday and Thursday to give lessons.
Miss Helen Ledbetter who is attending school in Carbondale spent aday or two with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Ledbetter, here recently.
Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Irion, accompanied by Daisy Chancey, spent Sunday in the country with Mrs. Irion's parents, W.H. Cowsert and wife.
Bruce Woodyard of Hampton, Ky, spent last Thursday night here the guest of Dr. Duley who is one his boyhood friends. He had some dental work done while here.
Allen Paris of Rosiclare was here Tuesday. He informed us that his parents, Dr. W.J. Paris and wife, had just returned from a very enjoyable visit from a distance with relatives.
We failed to mention last week the visit of Guy Lambert and wife from their home in Dycusburg, Ky, to their old home in Cave-In-Rock
25 MAY 1916
St. Joseph of the Woods - Father Reich was in E'town Saturday.
Miss Tena Towns was called home Saturday.
Miss Flora Zimmer of Delwood is spending a few days with relatives in this county.
Arthur McKernan spent Saturday night with Hickman Joiner, Jr., and wife.
Karl Humm has been suffering with the toothache the past few days.
Mrs. Mary Gile and little daughter, Marie, of Albion, IL, are visiting the family of her mother, Mrs. Dr. Miller, of Eichorn.
Marie Humm of Elizabethtown spent Saturday and night with the family of her cousing, J.F. Humm of Eichorn; she was accompanied home Sunday afternoon by John Humm and Miss Mayme Moore.
Lilac
Items From Anywhere - Little Grethel Ricketts went out Saturday to spend a few days with her sister, Gladys, at Robert Ginger's.
G.W. Shearer and wife and the writer and wife made a trip to Rosiclare last Wednesday, returning the same day.
Henry Thornton and family visited on Peters Creek from Saturday till Monday. Henry took a chill on his way our Saturday, and was very sick Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Hampton came up from Rosiclare Saturday afternoon and remained over till Monday morning. She was the guest of her uncle, Charley Rose and family while here. She and Mrs. Rose made our family a pleasant brief call Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Docia Frailey of Caruthersville, Mo, who formerly lived on Peters Creek in this county, has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Ralph, and her brother, Allen Frizzell, and other relatives and friends here for several weeks. She will leave today (Monday) for her home in Mo.
Mrs. A.F. Anderson who has been quite sick several days is now able to sit up most of the time, but is still very weak and feeble. Dr. Fowler is giving medical advice and treatment. Her granddaughter in law, Mrs. Triston Martin, who has been waiting on her several days, went home last Saturday.
Clifford, son of the late Bunk Ledbetter and wife, died Saturday May 20, 1916, after a long and painful illness of consumption. Clifford's mother and her husband (we don't know his name) moved from Rosiclare to her little farm, near Sol Hobbs' several weeks ago, in the hope that it might benefit the boy, but if it prolonged his life any it was very little. It is said that his mother and stepfather did all they could to make his last days comfortable, and rendered him every possible aid. His grandfather, Rev. D.A. Ledbetter; accompanied the remains to Peters Creek Sunday, where they were buried. We tender sympathy to all the bereft.
Mrs. Ollie Dale and stepdaughter, Miss Lora Dale left last week for an extended visit with relatives in Ill., Mo, and Ark. They wentto Marion, Ill., where Mrs. Dale's brother, Jim Ledbetter and family live. Miss Lora stayed there, and Mrs. Dale to Piggot, Ark., to see her sister, Mrs. Kate White, and from there was going to Blytheville, Ark., to see her brother, John J. Ledbetter, and then she will go to Kennett, Mo., where Miss Lora will join her and they will spend considerable time with the family of the late William R. Ledbetter. It will be remembered that his children visited Burt Dale's family several weeks last summer. They will be gone about four weeks and will probably return by way of Marion, Ill.
Mrs. W.C. Oxford got a call Sunday night to come to Kankakee, Ill, at once, where she will get employment as an attendant in the hospital there. She left Tuesday noon of this week. Cecil expects to be called to the same place very soon. Mrs. Oxford said that while she was very glad to get a call to Kankakee because she was anxious to get employment, and the fact that she had worked there so long heretofore, it would seem like home to her; yet during her stay in E'town she had formed many acquaintances and associations of people from whom she now much regretted to seperate. She says she will carry many pleasant memories of her association with E'town and Hardin County people from here. Later Cecil received a call, Tuesday night, from the same place and will leave Thursday or Friday of this week.
Roxie
Items from Anywhere;-Clifford, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bunk Ledbetter died Saturday, May 30, 1916, after a long and painful illness of consumption. Clifford's mother and her husband (and do not have his name) moved from Rosiclare to her little home near Sol Hobbs several weeks ago in the hope that it might benefit the boy, but if it prolonged his life, it was very little. It is said that his mother and step father did all they could to make his last days comfortable and rendered him all possible aid. His grandfather, Rev. D.A. Ledbetter accompanied the remains to Peters Creek Cemetery Sunday where the
services were held. We tender sympathy to all the bereft.
Karbers Ridge - Dr. Vinyard's sale came off Saturday afternoon.
John Rast was through here recently selling fruit trees.
Mrs. James Goins visited her mother here last week.
Rev. Jonas Spivey is superintending the road work in this vicinity. It is reported that a good job is being done.
Jackson Flynn and wife came out and visited his brother, J.W. Flynn, who is in poor health, here last week.
Clarence Dale and wife and Miss Cornelia Patterson visited here last week.
Bro. Samuel Winters moved in his new home here last week. He is very conveniently situated.
Dr. Vinyard left the first of the week for Karnak, where he expects to close a deal for some property at that place.
District Superintendent Morris accompanied by the M.E. Pastor, W.G. Wigham, came out from Elizabethtown Saturday evening to hold the regular meeting.
Jim
Hicks - Frank Hamp is very sick at present.
Henry and John Hamp transacted business in Harrisburg Saturday.
Freeman Schroll visited his parents Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. Louisa Banks is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hamp.
Elmer Stuby moved into the house with his father.
Mattie Hamp has sold $138.50 of produce in the past four months.
Beulah Santy had the misfortune to run a sewing machine needle through her finger, making a very painful wound.
Dr. Hancock was called to see Mrs. Steve Conaway Friday, also Mrs. John Cook.
Mrs. W.J. Hicks is not much improved neither is Aunt Ciller Baldwin.
Caroline and Mattie Hamp have sold 1140 dozen eggs since January 18 not receiving less thatn 19c in trade and 14 1/2 c in cash per doz. How is that for Herod market?
Uno
Sky Light - Mrs. Joe Cochran of Rosiclare has been visiting in this vicinity.
Miss Beulah Oldham spent Saturday afternoon with Miss Lillian Page.
Miss Gladys Lasater spent Friday with her aunt, Mrs. Mary Catt.
Earl Austin passed through here Saturday of last week.
Edd Oldham makes regular trip to E.E. Board's. Wonder what the attraction is?
Mrs. Katie Douglas and children of Cave-In-Rock have been here visiting relatives in this vicinity.
We are very sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Horace Foster which occured May 5th.
Mrs. Dan Flannery, Jr., who has been suffering with pneumonia for the past two weeks is slowly convalescing.
Miss Lydia Board who has had employment at Pankey's store for some time returned home Wednesday of last week.
Misses Connie and Gladys Lasater, also Lydia Board and Lillian Page spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Dan Flannery.
Little Miss Lizzie Catt visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jobe Catt, Friday. She was accompanied by Miss Mollie Hardin.
Misses Lissie and Agnes Decker, who have employment at Kankakee are in for a two week visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Decker, Sr.
Freda
Keeling - Mrs. Sadie Fritz and Miss Bertha Smith \visited Mrs. Rhoda Laird recently.
Miss Flora Stacey had the misfortune to lose a fine mare Saturday night.
Gradie Smith has been very sick the past two weeks with malaria; she is better. Dr. Fowler treated her.
John Daymon's baby has been quite sick the past two weeks but is reported better.
Sol Hobbs and wife and son, Willard, visited Clarence Hale and wife recently.
Golden and Alma Barnard visited Gradie Smith one evening last week, Pearl Cowsert of Rosiclare visited Anna and Ota Smith also.
Master Earl Hobbs of Rosiclare, who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. W.R. Smith, the past week returned home Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fritz visited Mrs. A.F. Anderson of E'town Saturday night was a week ago, they returned home in time for S.S. Sunday at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. and Mrs. Ezra Fritz in company with a crowd of young folks gathered at Wm. Stacey's Sunday night and spent a few hours in singing they reported a nice time.
Mrs. and Mrs. Robt. Marglin and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Shelton Sunday evening was a week ago. When they arrived they found Mr. Shelton's had gone visiting too, so they came by W.R. Smith's and spent the rest of the day.
Lambert - Grover Collins and family were guests of Jos. Hindall's family Monday.
Mrs. Gertie Clark and Verb Hobbs were guests of Mrs. Mollie Grace last Friday.
Earl Patton, who is staying with Lawrence Oxford this summer visited homefolks Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rogers spent last Monday night with E. Roger's family. They went over in the river bottom on Tuesday where Mr. Rogers is croping, took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Dougherty returning home Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Mary Patton and two children Ewell and Erva, also Bernerd and Alice Rogers spent last Tuesday at Robert Oxford's golden wedding day several friends and relatives gathered in and spent the day with them taking presents and eatables along with them and all spent an enjoyable day. This an occasion that occurs so unfrequently that it should never be neglected to be observed in some way.
Gypsy
Local and Personal - Walter Griffith is a subscription renewal since our last.
Miss Barbara Shetler was in town Monday.
Henry Ralph left last Friday for Chillion, Ark.
Mrs Jane Austin of Golconda is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Clora Lamb returned home Monday.
C.B. Humm and son, Ulys, spent Monday at John Volkert's.
Mrs. Mary Hardesty is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker.
Loren Denton has employment in Rosiclare as clerk in Fayette Frayser's restaurant.
L.T. Rash and Harold Pritchard made a business trip to Cave-In-Rock Tuesday.
Mrs. Wm. Vinyard and daughter, Stella, of Paducah is visiting relatives here this week.
I.A. Coltrin of Cave-In-Rock, deputy assessor, was in town on business Tuesday.
Ugene Hawkins and wife and baby were the guests of John Simmons and family Friday.
Mrs. Dave Martin and children of Fairview visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
Louis Hamp and wife were in town Friday trading. Mrs. Hamp made us a pleasant call.
Miss Betha Smith of Keeling visited her sister, Mrs. J.B. Holloman, Friday and Saturday.
Charley Ledbetter is working in the bank at Cave-In-Rock this week.
Carl and Leo Herrmann were in town Saturday hauling dry goods for their father's store at Eichorn.
Judge Ferrell was over from West Frankfort last week; he was accompanied home by his niece, Miss June Nichols.
We are sorry to note the death of Clifford Ledbetter, which occured Saturday night. He was a victim of consumption.
Misses Mary Chancey and Effie Davis were up from Rosiclare Sunday, the guests of Miss Myrtle Chancey.
Mrs. Daisy Ryan left last week for Archillion, Ark. She was accompanied as far as Golconda by Mrs. Jessie Ralph.
A letter from Clinton Rose of Metropolis, Ill., states that he likes the place fine and is now picking strawberries.
Mrs. Gladys Guard returned to her home in Equality Tuesday. She was accompanied home by Miss Etta Patton who will visit friends there.
Mrs. Myrtle Frayser and Miss Vivian Lane of Cave-In-Rock were here Tuesday taking their music lessons with Miss Etta Server.
Wm. Hale of Shawneetown and brother, Chas. E. Hale of Ozark, Mo., are here visiting their mother, Mrs. Jacob Drumm. This is the first visit of the latter to this country in twenty years.
We notice in the list of marriage licenses in the Gallatin Democrat the names of James Pennell of Cave-In-Rock, aged 53 and Mrs Anna Belle Cruse of Cave-In-Rock, 41.
John T. Smith of Golconda, RFD 3, an old soldier and a former resident of this county, was in town Tuesday on business. He was highly elated over the prospects for a soldier's reuinion and home-coming here the fourth of July.
15 JUNE 1916
In the Bend - John Frailey is able to be up again.
Riely Hobbs and wife visited the former's parents recently.
Mrs. Wm. Riley of near Cave-In-Rock, is reported to be better.
Some relatives of Clay, Ky, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Eli Terrell.
D.M. Frailey's dau., Esther Boshera and husband of Kokomo, IN, visited the homefolks last week.
We forgot to mention that those white spanish hens belonged to Grandma Scott (deceased) and that they belong to her gchildren, Varona and Ethel Scott.
Electa, Willis and Theopolis Thornton visited rel. in the Bend last week. They enjoyed themselves very much, gathering mulberries and taking the good old fashioned country outings, that the town boy or girl enjoys so well.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hobbs, accompanied by their dau., Miss Gracie and two sm. sons, Paul and Ernest, were visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Riley Hobbs from Saturday until Mon. in the Bend. They made the writer a brief visit also. We are always pleased to greet our Rock Creek friends of old - come again.
We were indeed sorry to hear of the sad accident which happened to the young son of Charlie Jackson. He was thrown by a mule and suddenly killed....
Lambert - Gordon Dutton is on the sick list.
Miss Grace Hobbs has our school for the coming winter.
Mrs. Henry Birch and children visited the formers sis., Mrs. Fleetie Price, since our last writing.
Mrs. Mollie Birch and children visited the former's sis., Mrs. Fleetie Price, since our last writing.
Master Gordon Lackey ret. home Sat. He attended the spring term of school at E'town and made his diploma.
James H. Carr, who has been afflicted with dropsy for some time has been feeling worse the past week or two.
Mrs. Gertie Clark and dau., Mildred, Mrs. Mary Patton and Mrs. Hester Payne and babies were guests of Nettie Rogers Tuesday. In the afternoon we decorated the grave of our friend Clara Dutton.
The families of Walter Patton, Wm. Clark, E. Rogers, S.G. Patton, wife and baby, Rev. M.F. Oxford, Uncle Henry Page, Gordon and Geneva Lackey took dinner with Jesse Payne's family Sunday.
Gypsy
Grossville - Mrs. Winifred Ginger of St. Louis is visiting relatives here.
Miss Sarah Reed spent last week with homefolks.
Grover Douglas and wife and fam. spent Sun. at Waldo Jenkins.
Frank Miles and Eschol Gross went to Shawneetown Thur. on business.
Mrs. Anna Broadway of Eddyville is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Renfro.
Howard Simpson visited his mother, Mrs. Ida Renfro, one day last week
Jno. Goolsby and wife and master John Albert visited at Sparks Hill Sun., the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Showalter.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Joyner and family visited the latter's parents, Wm. Gross and family Sat. & Sun.
Next Sun. is Bro. Joyce's appointment at this place. Let a good crowd be out & greet him Sat. night, Sun. & Sun. night.
Genevieve
Keeling - Earl Austin & Isaac Hobbs & wife spent Sunday at W.R. Smith's.
Miss Bertha Smith has been very sick the past two weeks.
Uncle Jas. Ralph & wife visited Mr. & Mrs. Hosea Dale Saturday.
Miss Golda Decker has been quite sick the past wk.
Non Belt of Bassett was in our vicinity Sunday.
Misses Henrietta, Mary, Cora and Rosie Ralph & little Miss Lettia Miller visited Mrs Minnie Watkins Sunday.
John Reynolds and wife passed through our neighborhood Sun. on their way to Mrs. Reynold's father, C.R. Sullivan.
Miss Viola Davis of Jacksonville spent a couple of days last week with Anna & Ota Smith; her uncle, Jessie Lowry, came down & took her to his home, where she goes for a few days visit before returning to her work.
Eugenia
St. Joseph of the Woods - Mrs. Fred Humm is on the sick list.
Father Reich's housekeeper, Mrs. Gallagar, of Pennsylvania arrived one day last week.
Miss Jessie Towns of Pope County is visiting Hardin Co. relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. John Volkert gave a party Sun. night. All reports a nice time.
We are sorry to learn of the serious illness of Mrs. B.J. Shetler of Evansville.
Fred Humm & wife attended the bedside of John Herrmann one day last week.
C.B. Humm & fam. of E'town spent Sun. afternoon with the fam. of Bass Humm.
Miss Louise Tates spent a few days last week with Geo. Humm, Sr. & fam.
Miss Hattie Volkert was the guest of her uncle, Fred Shetler & family last week.
Fr. Reich and Hickman Joyner were in Rosiclare Mon. afternoon.
We are glad to note that Uncle John Seiner was able to attend church Sun. It was his first time out in six weeks.
Lilac
Items from Anywhere - Henry Thornton & fam. visited on Peters Creek last Sat. nite.
James Robinett & wife & baby went to W.T. Lamar's Sat. for a few days visit.
Mrs. Laura Wheeler of Rosiclare visited in E'town last Sat., and made our folks a pleasant call while here.
S.G. Patton & Joe Rutherford, two of Saline & Harris Creek's best farmers, were visitors in E'town last Thur.
John Ricketts & several other men of Rosiclare came up to E'town Sat. Mr. Ricketts took dinner and made a brief visit with his bro., George E. Ricketts.
J.H. Carr & Ellis Rodgers, merchant & farmer respectively of Potts Hill, were in E'town last Thur. Mr. Carr, as is his custom, called to see us while her.
Don Rowan sent a post card from Nagasaki, Japan, stating that he arrived there safely on his way from P.I. to the US, and that he write again from Honolulu, H.I.
Judge A.A. Miller & wife & little girl of Rosiclare came up to E'town Sat. to see the dentist, but he was visiting in Ky. They made our family a brief, but very pleasant call.
Mrs. Ollie Dale & Miss Lora returned home last Thurs., after an extended visit with relatives in Mo and ARK. On account of the rather serious illness from heart trouble of the husband & father, Bert Dale, they came home a week earlier than they intended to. They found all of their kinfolks well and report a nice visit. Mrs. Dale was with her bro., John I. Ledbetter, at Blytheville, Ark., when she got the summons to come home.
Roxie
Stone Church - Floyd Downey is on the sick list.
Mrs. John McCluskey spent Fri. with Mrs. Fred McCluskey.
Miss Mary Henson was the guest of Daisy King Sun.
Irving McCluskey visited Gordon & Rodney McCluskey recently.
Miss Charlotte Hawkins spent Sat & Sun with Suda Conkle.
Walter Prater & wife are visiting Milo Burton & fam. at the present.
Mildred & Eunice Mick spent the latter part of last wk. with Mr. & Mrs. Ben Cowsert.
Misses Addie Davis & Lizzie St. John of Rosiclare spent Sat. with Mrs. Ben Ralph.
Lon Cornell & wife of Rosiclare visited John McClusky & wife Sat & Sun.
Miss Lillie Foe & bro. Lawrence, made a business trip to Rosiclare Sat.
Mrs. Lizzie Bynum visited Richard Williams and fam. Sat. & Sun.
Miss Daisy King and Suda Conkle spent part of last week visiting Maude & Charlotte Hawkins.
Mrs. Chas. Estes & children visited Jas. Estes and family recently.
Lucian Wallace, who is working for Wm. Hurford, visited homefolks Sat. & Sun.
Misses Daisy King & Suda Conkle visited John King & wife last Tues & Wed.
Arthur Downey, wife & children visited Wm. Downey & fam. recently.
Mrs. Chas. B. Smith & children visited Jas. Cullum & wife Sat. & Sun.
Miss Lou Matthews of Mt. Vernon, Ind., spent last week visiting with Mrs. C.M. Barton & Mrs. Chas. Hawkins.
Sally
Karber's Ridge - Miss Anna Hossler of Princeton, Ind., is her on a vacation this week.
Lacy Hubbard & wife bought the fine piano of Dr. Vinyard last week.
Bro. Henry Joyce filled his appointment at Central last week.
Rudolph Hossler is having some papering done on his dwelling. Jonathan Belt is the carpenter.
Allen Patton of near Eagle Creek bought two fine milk cows from Ezra Karber last week.
we overlooked the visit of Mrs. Henry Ginger of St. Louis, Mo., in our items last week.
Dr. Vinyard and family left last Sat. for their new home by the way of Rosiclare in his auto; his house plunder went by rail from Eldorado.
Fred Karber & wife came in from Carbondale on a brief visit last week. Clyde Vinyard & wife accompanied them also.
Clyde Vinyard has been employed to teach our winter school; this a good selection and we predict an up to date school this winter.
Granville Williams had one of his horses cut pretty bad with barb wire last week. Dr. Ledbetter administered medical aid.
Our old friend, J.W. Ferrell, of Eagle passed through our village last week. Will always know a fellow when he sees him and never lacks for something to say.
Mrs. Bettie Vinyard returned home last wk. from her visit to Williamson County and her daughter, Leota, and some other girl, whose name we did not learn came home with her.
There is some kind of a bad disease among some of the horses in this vicinity; Alvin Hale lost two last wk. the state veterinary was called who said the disease has been checked.
It is right amusing to think that Judge Ferrell would slip up to Bro. Roxie and the two together would frame up that crawfish story; what would a crawfish want with a chicken, Bro. Roxie and Judge both knew this story was a whole bunch of hot air or they would not have switched it off on two women.
Jim
Lambert (our items failed to appear last week) - Loy Hobbs and fam. visited Mrs. Hobb's sis., Mrs. June Frailey, Sun.
Ulys Lackey, Rev. M.F. Oxford & Gordon Dutton visited Louis Hindall Sunday.
Mrs. Rose Lackey & Mary Patton were guests of Mrs. Anna Pennell one day last wk.
Isaac Rogers attended the funeral her Fri. & remained overnight with his son, E. Rogers' fam.
Miss Mattie Lane attended the funeral of Gordon Dutton & took dinner at E. Rogers. She was accompanied home by Miss Edna Patton.
Mrs. Westley Craig paid her children, Cal Craig and Mrs. Jno. Morris a visit last week. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Morris Sat. who returned home Sunday.
The following attended Sunday School and church at Round Hill Sun. and stopped for dinner at James Porter's: Walter Patton & family, Jesse Payne & family, Gertie Clark & family, Mildred, Nettie Rogers & children.
Mrs. L.A. Warrers & grandson Paul Watters, Mrs. Daisy Halbrooks & baby, Rose Lackey & three children, Mrs. T.M. Ozee & daughter Lee, Miss Edna Patton & Tracy Love took dinner at E. Rodger's after the funeral Friday.
A deep gloom was cast over our neighborhood Thur. morning when the news flashed over the wire that death had again entered the home of W.E. Dutton & claimed for its victim Gordon, the oldest son & bro. As there will be an obit next week will say no more only that we extend our sympathy to all the bereaved ones. The relatives out of the community who attended the funeral were: Neut Oxford & family, Jas. Watters & family, Mrs. L.A. Watters, Geo. Robertson & wife, Josehine Grace & two sons & Charles Watters.
Gypsy
Eichorn - N.B. Humm made a business trip to E'town Fri.
Dave Orr was in town a short time Fri.
Dr. Miller left Wed. for his new location at Brookport, Ill.
Rudolph and Freda Eichorn also Jessie Towns visited Geo. Herrmann's Sunday afteroon.
Mrs. Geo. Herrmann & son, N.A., spent Wed. evening & night at Geo. Humm's, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Hy Abby also Mrs. Mary Gill spent Wed. evening at Carrol Ashford's.
Hicks - Wm. Henson has moved back to his home here.
Mr & Mrs. Wm Matheny are rejoicing over a new boy.
Dr. Hancock's bro. visited him the latter part of last week.
Dr. Hancock purchased a young horse from Andy Vanbaber.
Chas. Vinyard visited his sis., Mrs. J.F. Shewmaker Saturday.
Harriet Gibson visited her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Stuby Thurs.
Mrs. Lacy Hubbard visited her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Santy the first of the week.
Earl Banks & family of Rosiclare who has been visiting relatives in this community have returned home.
Lacy Hubbard purchased a cow & calf from Elmer Wallace for a consideration of one hundred dollars.
Sam Joiner did some badly needed work on our roads the first work the road from Rose Creek to Pinhook has had in there years.
Uno.
Local and Personal - Uncle John Seiner was on our streets Monday.
R.A. Ledbetter went to Evansville Monday.
Clarence Adams & wife were in town a short time Sat.
Miss Ora Ledbetter returned home from her extended visit Sunday.
Frank and Omar Ferrell are harvesting their wheat this week.
Mrs. Bass Humm & son, Abner, were in town Wed.
John Thornton of Cave-In-Rock was in town on business Tuesday.
John Simmons is working for the Cumberland Telephone people.
A Mr. Hallie is working out on the farm for Judge Hall.
Miss Cora Smith was quite sick a few days last week.
Ben Gullett of Carbondale was here last week visiting relatives.
Mrs. Em Holeman of Paducah is here visiting the fam of Wm. Birch.
Dr. W.P. Duley returned from his visit with homefolks in Ky. Monday.
Beulah & Louden Humm were guests of the family of Sam Hosick, Jr. Tuesday.
Mrs. Bessie Simmons and children are visiting relatives in the country.
Frank Hardesty, wife and Miss Mable Rose, went up on the Lowry to Evansville Monday.
Hobart Robinson of Hamletsburg is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Henry Ferrell.
Machinist Edward Ferrell sold James Hayes a new Deering wheat binder this week.
A two year old child of Chas. Turner's of near Yellow Springs died Monday of this week.
Miss Beulah Ledbetter visited her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Williams, of this place since our last.
Eugene Hawkins left Friday for Battle Creek, MI, where he went to work in a hospital there.
Mrs. Joseph Piland & dau., Miss Joey, spent Thur. afternoon with the family of Judge Hall.
T.B. Renfro of Luxora, Ark., passed through here Sat. on his way to visit homefolks of near Karber's Ridge.
Harry and Helen Ledbetter arrived home Friday from Carbondale, where they have been attending school.
Mr. Merryman came to town Mon. to meet his dau., who has been away from here attending school.
Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Humm & sm. son, Master Ben Louden, attended the bedside of John Herrmann of Rosiclare Mon.
Mrs. Capt. James Ferrell and dau in law, Mrs. Omar Ferrell, spent Sun. & night in Fairview.
Mrs. U.G. Nichols & children, Misses June, Ethie & Wilson and Mrs. L.T. Rash made a trip to Evansville Monday.
Mesdames Geo. Richetts, Allen Oxford, Misses Joey Piland and Marie Humm visited at E.N. Hall's Tuesday.
David Warford returned home Sun. fro Chicago where he had been attending the Republican convention.
There will be a picnic 1-2 mile northwest of Rock Creek Sat. June 24th, given by Alonzo Lowry & Leonard Hardin.
Edgar Blakely of Lamb, visited relatives in E'town a few days last week, & extended his visit by going to Paducah, visiting Miss Mildred Holman.
Harry Fletcher & wife, Edgar Blakely & J.P. Gaines took advantage of the Golden Fleece's excursion to Eddyville, Ky., last Sun. to see the state penitentiary at that place.
From the correspondence columns fo the Crittenden Record Press, in items from Tolu, appears the following "Mrs. Harry Stone fell Monday & dislocated her arm. Dr. Lowry being absent, Dr. Gregory from Cave-In-Rock was called to attend her."
29 JUNE 1916
Local and Personal - A. McLyre made a business trip to Evansville the first of the week.
We failed to mention last week the visit of Radford Lane of Ark., with his Aunt, Mrs. Edward Ferrell here last week.
J.B. Holloman spent Friday with the family of Clifford Smith.
Mrs. Mae Jackson was on the sick list a day or two last week.
Mrs. Fannie Piland spent Thurs. in Rosiclare.
Luther Davis is a subscription renewal.
Loren Cowsert of Rosiclare was on our streets Fri.
James Joyner & wife were up from Rosiclare Fri. trading.
Loren Simmons carried the mail on Route 1 Sat.
Ulyss Gullett has been on the sick list the past few days.
Mrs. Jake Twitchell of Paducah is visiting Hardin Co. relatives.
Mrs. W.P. Duley has been quite sick the past week.
Mrs. Zenas Tucker & baby are visiting relatives in Rosiclare.
Arthur Birch & family visited out on Peters Creek Sunday.
Misses Leta & Sylvia Wigham spent last week at Karbers Ridge.
John Holloman spent Tues. in Rosiclare.
E.R. Ferrell made a business triip to Paducah Wednesday.
Miss Ethel Keeling is staying with the family of Frank Mayfield.
John Patterson is working out on the farm for E.N. Hall.
Paul Edmonds returned to his home at Vienna Tuesday.
Karl Humm of near St. Joseph was on our streets Monday.
Miss Minnie Hubbard is spending the wk. in town.
Robert A. Ledbetter made a business trip to Cave-In-Rock Tuesday.
F.E. Scott of Rosiclare was int own on business Wed.
W.E. Forster, father of Mrs. Capt. Taylor is here visiting.
Mrs. Ora Moyers of Golconda was in town a short time Tues.
Wayne Kibler & wife of Kansas City, Kan., are here visiting relatives.
Misses Etta Patton & Jesse Womack spent Thurs. in Rosiclare.
Clinton Rose, who has spent the past few weeks at Metropolis with his father, returned home Fri.
Hickman Joyner, Jr. and Roy Rains were in town on business last Wed.
Clay Downey was in town on business a short time one day last week.
Harry Ellis, wife & dau., Miss Ethel Bruce, were in town Sat.
Edward & Chas. Creason attended the Sunday School convention at Karbers Ridge last Sun.
James Wall carried the mail Sun. to Golconda for contractor W.H. Ferrell.
W.T. Lamar & son, Lewis, were in town on business Mon.
Mrs. Maggie Wall returned home Sat. from her visit with homefolks at Smithland.
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mayfield are the proud parents of a fine baby boy.
Miss Hazel Osburn of McLeansboro is here visiting the family of Geo. Ledbetter.
Miss Nellie Hale is up from Metropolis visitin her grandmother, Mrs. Jacob Drumm.
Mrs. R.F. Taylor returned Fri. from a two week's visit in West Frankfort.
Mrs. Geo. Hale & sis., Miss Jesse Womack, returned to Equality Fri.
Misses Mae Bennett & Tony Edmonds spent Tuesday afternoon (missing).
Mesdames Capt. James Ferrell and Omar Ferrell & son spent Sun. afternoon at Sam Hosick, Jr.
We overlooked the visit of Terrell & Miss Mary Henry with relatives at Eldorado the past two weeks.
Mrs. Hugh Jordon & little son, Master Hirl, of Rosiclare were in town Fri. They made us a pleasant call.
A.F. Herrmann and two daus., Misses Muriel & Dora, were in town a few days last wk. The girls having dental work done.
Waldo Jenkins was a caller in our office Fri., renewing his subscription, aslo the subscription of Will Jenkins of Dorrisville.
Andy Rates of Golconda was on our streets one day this wk.
Little James Averitt of Louisville is here visiting his grandparents, J.K. Nave & wife.
Dan Flannery, Jr., of near Cave-In-Rock was on our streets Mon.
Ben Allen of Paducah was in town Tues.
Mrs. Minnie Tisserand of Evansville, Ind. stopped off here a while Mon. on her way to Cave-In-Rock from Rosiclare where she had been visiting relatives & friends. She is a dau of John J. Gentry of the upper end of the county & was formerly the wife of Fred McGinnis, a brother of Sheriff McGinnis.
A Mr. Edmunds, bro of Miss Tony Edmunds, of Vienna has been visiting the family of Alex Clark.
We are indeed sorry to report the death of John Herrmann of Rosiclare, which occured early Sat. afternoon. The Independent extends sympathy.
E.F. Wall, Jr. purchased a new Studebaker automobile from our local dealer, Roy Griffith, last week.
Mrs. Clarence Simmons & baby of Golconda came up Thur. & remained over night with the fam. of Geo. Simmons; she was accompanied home by her dau., Stella May, & sis in law, Miss Gladys Simmons.
Gleanings for last week - J.F. Lowry, wife & children will arrive in Hardin for an extended visit friends and relatives the latter part of the week. Mr. Lowry has been janitor for the large school building at Harrisburg during the winter and schools just closed recently.
Miss Georgia McCarty is in from Kansas City, Mo., to spend her summer vacation with her grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca Pearson.
Tom Renfro of Luxora, Ark., & son of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Renfro, spent last week with relatives in our county, returning home the former part of this wk. It had been fourteen years since he has been here, and he must have found quite as many changes as did the legendary Rip Van Winkle. Mr. Renfro is a prosperous citizen of Luxora, and has a wife and three children who, he said, will be up for a visit in the near future.
Grandma Baldwin came out to the old homestead the first part of last week to oversee the placing of a new monument in the family cemetery in honor of her husband & son. The old one had become weather worn.
Little Mary Gustin, dau of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Gustin, has not been so well the last wk. It seems an abscess had formed on her left lung, and it became necessary to operate. Drs. Gregory, Fowler and Oxford did the work, and something near one & one-half gallons of pus was taken at one time. Two tubes were then placed in her side which will carry off the pus, and thus avoid a second gathering. Miss Elsie Scott is helping the parents to nurse her.
Mrs. Mary L.J. Cochran, known all over the county as "Grandma Cochran" died Sun. shortly before seven P.M., after an illness of only six days. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. J.M. Lowry and J.B. Tucker, and late Monday afternoon, June 19, all that was mortal of the brave Christian woman was laid to rest at the feet of her dau and son , in Mount Zion cemetery. An obituary will appear next issue.
Mrs. Lunce Simonen, of near Mount Zion, dau of Mr. & Mrs. Hiram Riley, died of tuberculosis June 6. She leaves a husband and four small children who will miss her sadly. Funeral services were held by Rev. J.M. Lowry and burial took place in the Mount Zion cemetery the following day, June 7.
The Gleaner
St. Joseph of the Woods - Hickman Joiner, Jr., made a business trip to E'town Mon.
Fr. Reich was in E'town Sat. afternoon.
Chas. D. Ledbetter & John Patterson of E'town attended the funeral here Sun.
Nicholas Humm & Miss Louise Rates went to E'town Mon. to have dental work done.
A.F. Herrmann & dau., Miss Doris, made a business trip to E'town Mon.
Miss Mollie Zimmer, who has spent the past week visiting relatives in this community was taken to her home at Delwood Sun. sick.
Russell Wilson & Roy Holbrook of E'town passed through here Sun. with quite a number of sm. pigs, which they had purchased from Matt McMurphy.
John Herrmann, who has been suffering with a cancer in his mouth for the past few months, passed quietly away at his home in Rosiclare Sat. afternoon. He was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery Sunday afternoon.We extend sympathy to the bereaved.
Lilac
Items From Anywhere - Alonzo Alexander & Henry Vinyard of near Karbers Ridge, two prominent citizens of that community, were visitors in E'town last Sat.
Grandma Thornton & her dau. Mrs. Rebecca Birch, visited the latter's dau. Mrs. Dollie Tyer, from last Sat. till Mon. They made a short stop in Cave-In-Rock. Mrs. Tyer has been in rather poor health.
Jim Aaron left E'town last Fri. morning for St. Peter, Minn., where he hopes, and doubtless will, find employment in an insane hospital there. Two of Bert Dale's boys and Fowler Oxford all cousins to him are there.
James Robinett and wife & baby returned home Sat afternoon after a week's sojoun in the lower part of the county. Their immediate neighbors manifested little concern for Jim and Alice, but Master James Alfred possesses a magnetic power that drew them all to his home soon after he arrived.
Mrs. John C. Oxford broke a hen's egg one morning last week that had three well developed yolks in it. A thing her husband says he never saw nor heard of before.
Mrs. Judge Ledbetter & Miss Allie Lavender came home last Saturday afternoon, the former from an extended visit with her children in East St. Louis, and at McLeansboro, and the latter from Chicago, where she has been attending school several months. Miss Allie has been studying music and elocution, and it is said she is quite proficient in these accomplishments.
Don Rowan reached San Francisco, Calif., the 17th inst., at which place he will stay for an indefinite time. His address while there is Angel Island, Calif. He arrived at Honolulu June 5th, on his way to the states and saw Thurston Watson. He sent his mother a lot of curios he had collected in the Phillipine Islands, in Japan and at Honolulu, consisting of different kinds of money, spoons, brushes, etc.
Mrs. Nettie Hurford, nee Ricketts, who has employment at Elgin, Ill. got a vacation this month and came home. She came by way of Flora, Ill., and spent a few days with her youngest brother, Charley Ricketts and family; then came to Rosiclare, where her oldest brother and mother live. After spending a few days with them she and her mother came up to E'town to see her other brother, Geo. E. Ricketts and family, and spent a day and night with them. She and her mother made us a pleasant call while here. She is well pleased with her work, and will leave for Elgin Tue. of this week.
James R. Miller of McLeansboro passed through E'town last week enroute to Rock Creek to see his sister, Mrs. Asa Reynolds. He came to E'town last week and stayed all night with E.L. Robinson and accompanied him to Rosiclare the next day and saw his sister-in-law Mrs Jane Miller & children, with whom he spent the day, returning here in the evening. Asa Reynolds came in the next morning and took him out to his house. We only got to shake hands with him and talk a minute. He looks well and said he was much better than when he here before.
Luther Davis and wife & Bryan Davis and wife of Rosiclare came up to E'town Tues of last week & stayed all night with A.F. Anderson, who is a sister of Mrs. Luther Davis and an aunt of Mrs. Bryan Davis. Isaac Hobbs & one little dau. came in from the country Wed. morning and spent a few hours with them. He is the father of Mrs. Bryan Davis and a brother of Mrs. Luther Davis. They received a letter about the 12th inst. from Charley Rutledge, formerly of Eldorado, Ill., but now of Mich., who a nephew Luther Davis, urging to that northern city (the rest missing)......... We wish them the greatest possible success in their new location, but shall not be surprised if they strike out for a warmer climate within the next 12 or 15 months. Luther & Bryan said if they had to come back here they would build a little run about Ford machine, (the main Ford factory is in Detroit) and would come back in grand style.
Roxie
In The Bend - Robert Scott lost a mare with spinal meningitis.
Mrs. Myrtle Lamb was a caller at Mrs. Alex Gentry's Thurs.
Mrs. Mary Brown visited her dau, Mrs. Dora Gentry, Wed.
Misses Estelle & Dessie McDowell were guest of Miss Cleta Shufflebarger Sun.
Rev. Lannom preached at the Union Arbor Sun. School Sun. afternoon June 18th to a large crowd.
Mrs. Jane Hamilton & Miss Ruth Martin were visitors of Mrs. Riley Hobbs Thurs.
Deliah Ferrell was bitten by a black snake while picking berries. It did not seem to hurt her.
Mesdames John R. Oxford and Hester Pennell were seen driving through the Bend, they had been visiting the former's parents.
Riley Hobbs went after his mother and brought her to his home for a visit. It is the first time we remember seeing his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mattingly 7 children of Ky., are visiting the latter's relatives here. Mrs. Mattingly is a dau of Mrs. Mary (Grandma) Vaughn and a sister to Mrs. Eva McDowell.
John A. McDowell has sold his home near Hopkins Chapel to Willie Belt, he will build on his farm near McDowell school house. We shall not lose our good neighbors, Mr. McDowell and family, in the transaction, but gain a new neighbor. We welcome Mr. Belt and family into our neighborhood circle.
Evangeline
Karbers Ridge - Guy Hale came in home from Carbondale last week.
Mrs. Lu Vinyard is very sick at this writing.
Walter Paris came in home last week for a vacation we suppose.
From a letter we learned of the sudden death of Joe Underwood of Mt. Vernon, Ind., of heart failure.
Frank Hindall moved the traction engine that he bought from Ben Burton, home last week.
Bro. F.J. Guntert took sick very suddenly Sat. evening & was unable to attend Sun. School convention here last Sun.
Senator Womack & wife of Equality were here last Sun. attending the S.S. Convention.
We regret very much to note the death of C.M. Casad appearing in last week's Independent. Mr. Casad was an intimate friend of the writer's at one time. He sold the first merchandise at Karbers Ridge for Solomon Cox & F.C. Karber who furnished a sm. capital, Mr. Casad selling the goods for part of the profit. He was an honest and hard working man.
Jim
Stone Church - Mrs. Roxie Lamar is visiting Mr. & Mrs. A.H. Lannom.
Antone Volkert, wife & baby spent Sun. with B.F. Cowsert.
Mrs. Eugene Hawkins is visiting homefolks at this writing.
Mr. & Mrs. John Foe purchased a nice buggy recently.
Escol Patton visited Tucker Bynum recently.
Dave Hurford & fam. visited Wm. Hurford & fam. last Sun.
John King, wife & baby spent Sat night and Sun with the family of Joe King.
Mrs. Lizzie Bynum is visiting Mr. & Mrs. T.B. Ginger of Rosiclare at present.
James McClusky & fam. visited Fred McCluskey & fam. Sun. eve.
Lucian Wallace, who is working for Wm. Hurford visited homefolks the latter part of last week.
Marium & Wright Lannom visited Isaac Hawkins Sun., also Vernon & Otho Moran.
Mrs. C.M. Barton visited Mr. & Mrs. Norman Patterson last Thur.
Bro. Lannom filled his reg. appointment at this place Sat. night & Sun.
Bro. Ottis Dimick preacheda very excellent sermon to a large crowd Sunday evening.
During to storm last Fri. eve. the lightning struck Otto Hurford's house, but little damage was done.
We are sorry to report the death of John Herrmann of Rosiclare, who died last Sat. He has many friends to mourn his departure.
Sally
Lamb - Miss Mary Ritchie of Hastie Landing is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ethel Brown.
Mrs. Chas. Lackey & son of Potts Hill spent a few days with her father, Fred Brookmire, Sr.
Miss Lillie Smith is very ill of malaria Fever.
Mrs. Henry McDowell & little son spent a few days with relatives at Rosiclare the first part of the wk.
Howard Simpson of Caseyville, Ky., was here visiting relatives for a couple of days last wk.
W.H. Belt purchased 20 acres of land from Jno. A. McDowell recently.
Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Fletcher & children of E'town are visiting relatives in this neighborhood.
Fred Gentry & sis, Mrs. Isabelle Adkins of Harrisburg have been visiting relatives here.
Mrs. R.T. McDowell is still quite poorly. She was operated on for an abcess a few wks ago at St. Mary's Hosp.at Evansville, Ind. Her many friends are hoping for an early recovery.
Mr. & Mrs. George Pennell & sm dau, of near Cave-In-Rock visited relatives here Sun.
Mrs. Rose Hufsey & Miss Eunice Hufsey attended church at Mt. Zion Sun.
Rev. & Mrs. Loren E. Page and little dau, Mildred, of Karnak, Ill. came in last week for a visit with relatives.
Hiawatha
Eichorn - Roy Shetler & Miss Millie Zimmer made a trip to Hickstown Wed.
Jim Hobbs is on the sick list, Dr. Hancock is attending physician.
Carl & Leo Herrmann also Miss Tena Towns spent Fri. at Fr. Reich's.
Nicholas Humm, Jr. was in town a short time Thurs. he was accompanied home by Miss Millie Zimmer.
Charley Ledbetter, John Patterson, Misses Marie & Beulah Humm of E'town were at this place a short time Sun. afternoon auto riding.
Master Frank Humm & Mayme Moore made a trip to Golconda Tues.
Quiet a number from this vicinity attended the funeral of Johnie B. Herrmann at St. Joseph Cem. Sun. afternoon. We sympathize with the bereaved.
Lambert - The families of Jas. Porter, Jesse Payne, Wm. Hobbs & Wm. Clark were guests of Walter Patton's fam. Sun.
E. Rodgers & fam. went berring up in the upper county Thurs. and took dinner with Rob Grace's fam.
Miss Lucy Rogers & Mrs. Clara (Russell) Walther were guests of E. Roger's family Sun. Mrs. Walther is a cousin of E. Rogers and lives in Evansville. She with her brother, Hugh, have been visiting relatives in Philadelphia district the past two weeks.
Ernest Carr & sm. son, Lewis, of Iran, Mo., are visiting relatives here. Ernest has been teaching school and selling school supplies for several years in Mo., but he will take a job carrying mail on a rural route when he returns home.
Gypsy
6 JULY 1916
St Joseph of the Woods: - Fr. Reich will leave here Wednesday for Grand Chain.
Fred Humm made a business trip to E'town Friday.
Mrs. Bass Humm attended church on Sunday.
George Herrmann, wife and sons, N.A. and Carl, spent Sunday afternoon in E'town.
A.R. McKernan spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Hickman Joyner.
Andy Rates, wife and sister, Miss Ella, were through here Sunday.
Miss Ruth Shetler of Rosiclare visited the family of her uncle, Jake Eichorn since our last.
Miss Mayme Moore, who has been staying with the family of Jake Humm the past few years returned to her home at Modoc, Ill, Friday.
Lilac
Items From Anywhere: - Henry Thornton and family went out to Peters Creek Saturday for a few days visit with relatives there.
Lewis Lamar was a visitor in E'town Saturday night and Sunday, the guest of James Robinett's family.
J.W. Miles and wife of Rosiclare visited in E'town Wednesday of last week, the guests of G.W. Shearer and family.
Mrs. Ezekiel Hobbs, sho had been spending a few days in the country with her son, Sol Hobbs, came to town last Wednesday enroute to her home in Rosiclare.
Mrs. W.D. Aaron came to town last Friday and remained over til Sunday, visiting with her mother and other relatives here. Mrs. Aaron always meets with a hearty welcome in E'town.
Uncle Jim Simms found a hen's egg last week that he thinks beats Mrs. John C. Oxford's egg with yolks. Uncle Jim found an unnecessary large hen's egg which, when broken open, had a smaller egg inside with a hard shell on it, as hard as any ordinary egg shell, next:
Ernest Carr of Oran, Mo., a son of merchant J.H. Carr of Potts Hill, who is visiting his father and other relatives in the county, was in E'town for part of last week, and made a brief call on the writer and Mrs. Retta Ricketts, the latter being an old time acquaintance when both lived near Yellow Springs, several years ago.
William Irby of Rosiclare and J.A. Barnerd of near Yellow Springs, both Civil War soldiers, were in E'town last week and made us a pleasant call. They both spoke approvingly of President Wilson's administration and will support him for re-election. Mr. Barnerd was accompanied by his youngest daughter from Harrisburg, who visited her parents in the north part of the county; and came on to E'town and visited her brother Spence Barnerd, and her sister, Mrs. Mollie Holbrook.
Terry Henry and sister, Mrs. Mary, who visited their grandma Rose and family at Eldorado several days, returned last week accompanied by their Uncle John Erwood's children, and Miss Agnes Montgomery of Equality, who came down to visit with former E'town friends. She formerly lived here three years.
Mrs. A.F. Anderson and the writer each received a book of souvenirs of Detroit, Mich, last week at the instance of Mrs. Ruth Davis and husband, which shows that they at least had reached their destination. The book contains the pictures of many beautiful buildings, parks, streets and other magnificent scenery.
Rev. T.M. Ozee made a business trip to E'town last week, and in a conversation with him while here, he informed us that he had decided to quit pastoring churches after close of the present Associational year, some two or three months hence, and enter the Evangelistic field, which he thinks offers greater opportunities for usefulness. Hee feels that he is much hampered by the care of 4 or 5 churches.
Thomas Foster of Harrisburg accompanied his mother-in-law, Mrs. Rebecca Reak, to E'town last Thursday returning to Harrisburg Friday. His youngest daughter is quite sick, which made it necessary for him to return at once. She and her tow children are living with him. Mrs. Reak is quite poorly, and wanted to come home for fear she became worse.. Mr. Foster called on several friends here Friday morning, the writer being one of them.
Miss Pearl Shearer and her aunt, Mrs. Richard Frayser, of Cave-In-Rock, left here Friday morning of last week for Warren, Ark., to attend the bedside of the latter's sister, Mrs. Wilburn Hoskinson, formerly of Cave-In-Rock, who is very low with a complication of ailments. A letter from Miss Pearl after they reached Warren stated that her aunt was a little better, but was not able to turn herself in the bed. Her condition seems to be such that her recovery is, to say the least, doubtful.
Roxie
Sparks Hill (for last week) - Mrs Elizabeth Miles visited Mrs. M.J. Grace Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. W.D. Davis, who has been under the weather for some time is better at this writing.
Mrs. Clara Walther and brother Hugh Russell of Evansville are visiting relatives and friends in this vicinity.
Miss Hattie Ginger of Shawneetown visited her grandmother, Mrs. M.J. Grace Monday.
A Mr. William White and wife of Missouri are visiting at Allen Frizzell's this week. Mrs. White is Mr. Frizzell's mother.
Chas. and Ida Watters attended the big show at Rock Creek Tuesday night.
Misses Hattie Ginger and Una Moore called on Miss Ida Watters Saturday afternoon.
W.D. White of Elizabethtown visited his aunt, Mrs. M.J. Grace , last Wednesday.
We are sorry indeed to hear of the J.W. Watters having the misfortune to lose his gasoline boat and contents by fire last Thursday night at Evansville, which is a total loss, he having no insurance.
We will close for this time.
Red Wing
Eichorn :- Mitch Herrmann and family spent Monday at John Seiner's.
N.B. Humm made a business trip to Elizabethtown Tuesday.
Uncle Tom Lamar was in town a short time Thursday.
F.W. Humm made a trip to Rosiclare Monday.
Sherman Crabb drove out from Rosiclare in his car Tuesday.
Miss Lillie Mason is spending a few days this week with her mother at Rosiclare, Ill.
Mr. Bolden of Golconda, Ill, an insurance man was a business caller here Monday.
Miss Mayme Moore was called home Thursday on account of the sickness of her father.
Freeman Joiner of Golconda, Ill, is spending a few days with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Sturgil.
Carroll Ashford gave a dance Tuesday night, it was well attended and all report a good time.
John Renfro and Master Wiley Hobbs made a trip to Rosiclare Monday.
Charley Ledbetter, John Patterson, Misses Marie, Beulah and Ulys Humm of Elizabethtown were guests of J.F. Humm and family and Miss Mayme Moore last Wednesday evening.
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Karbers Ridge:- Bro. Upperheimer filled his appointment at Good Hope Church last Sunday.
Mrs. D.T. Warford is visiting in Elizabethtown at this writing.
John Guntert bought a new buggy last week.
Miss Ula Karber is in Rosiclare at this writing.
Ezra E. Karber bought some nice cattle from Thos. Baggot last week.
Mr. Guntert was able to attend Sunday School last Sunday.
Rudolph and Louis Hossler are on the sick list this week.
Clarence Winters came down from Equality last Sunday and visited his parents, Sam Winters and wife.
Clarence Karber and wife and Mrs. Aroy Rodgers spent last Sunday with Sye Dow and wife.
Cordia Moore of Raleigh is here visiting her parents, Milas Vinyard and wife.
Henry Smith of Raleigh is here visiting friends and relatives this week.
We regret to learn of the continuous affliction of our old friend Dr. Lawrence of Golconda.
Miss Anna Hossler left for Princeton, Ind., last week where she has employment with the Cumberland Telephone Co.
Clarence Barlow and wife of Equality visited the latters grandparents last Sunday, Mrs. Samuel Winters and family.
Our old friend, James R. Miller, of McLeansboro visited with friends here last week very pleasantly and attended the Eastern Star Chapter.
Mrs. Ada Vinyard left last week for Golconda where she goes to attend the bedside of her brother, Dr. Daniel Lawrence.
Milas Vinyard took a slight paralytic stroke last week which was very painful. His brother, Silas, was called and after examination found that it was a case that needed close attention so the Dr. took the patron home with him for some 8 to 10 days treatment.
After some 2 or 3 years of suffering Miss Lucian Vinyard breathed her last about 12 o'clock pm June the 28th, 1916. Revs. Spivey and Reed preached able sermons at the residence of Mrs. Sarah Shipp where the subject of this sketch died after which her remains were conveyed to the Karbers Ridge Cemetery, where it was laid to it's last resting place. Sister Vinyard was an honest, industrious harmless Christian woman. We sympathize with the bereaved friends and relatives.
Jim
Keeling:- Wm. Shelton's mother is visiting him this week.
John Cook and wife visited Mrs. Cook's father, Rev. R. Reed, Sunday.
Little Beulah Holloman of E'town is visiting her grandparents here.
Miss Ora Martin of Rosiclare visited Saturday night with Miss Lola Bruce.
Miss Gusta Reed visited Miss Bertha Smith Sunday evening.
Lum Decker returned home from Iowa Monday.
Miss Anna Smith visited Miss Lola Bruce Sunday evening.
Ben Birch and wife visited in E'town Sunday.
Ed Oldham visited Ben Edwards and wife recently.
Jessie Hubbs visited Clyde Patrick Saturday night.
Misses Ota and Bertha Smith visited Mrs. Isaac Daymon