Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1908 - Rockcastle Co FROM LONG AGO Submitted By: Ray E_v_a_n_s ray.evans@worldnet.att.net Mount Vernon Signal April 24, 1908 (Note: This information has been re-typed from the microfilm. The re-typed material has been subjected to a computerized spelling check. However, an effort has been made to preserve the English usage and spelling of that period.) LIVINGSTON NEWS J. A. Mullins, of Lafollett, Tenn., is in town for a few days. - Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Westerfield are rejoicing over their visitor, a fine girl which arrived Easter morning. - R. J. Lemmons is visiting in Louisville this week. - Miss Mary Marris, of Campbellsville, is with her sister, Mrs. L. M. Westerfield. - The children of the Baptist Sunday school were given a pleasant afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Lemmons Sunday. The chief attraction was an Easter egg hunt. - Mrs. Mahala Carson is visiting in Jellico, Tenn. for a few weeks. - The good people of Livingston had the pleasure of attending Easter services at the Presbyterian Church Sunday conducted by Dr. Lapsey of Danville. He has the distinction of being the oldest Presbyterian minister in the state. He is ninety years of age and has been a minister 67 years. - Mr. Geo. Baker, of Mt Vernon was in our midst Monday and Tuesday. - Messrs H. L. Terrill, W. H. Harris and A. H. Chambers of Paris are among the visiting fishermen this week. - Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson will go to house keeping next week. They have rented the house adjoining Dr. Childress' drug store. - W. W. Wright and family have taken rooms at the Eight Gables for the summer. Their daughter, Miss Cora, will go to Parksville where she will attend a private school. - Claud Linville, of Paris, Jesse Napier, of Covington, are among the fishermen registered at Eight Gables. - Miss Georgia McFerron was visiting in Mt Vernon first of the week. - Our Junior Order went to London Monday with their degree team to put on some work at that place. - Chief Engineer W. H. Courtney, Supt W. H. Anderson, Supt Bridges H. Stamler, Road Master Thos. Walker and Assistant Master of Trains E. Marris were in Livingston Monday night leaving at 7 A. M. Tuesday in Mr. Courtney's private car for a tour of inspection on the new work between here and Corbin. - The boys are catching some nice fish now. They report catching bass and salmon weighing from one to five pounds. - Thos. Dees, who has been quite sick for several weeks, is much improved at this writing. - W. H. Fisher, of Louisville came out Wednesday night to try his hand at fishing for a week. There were two or three others with him, but we did not learn their names. - Judge Sambrook led the prayer meeting at the Christian church Wednesday evening and will also lead our Endeavor services Sunday evening. The public is cordially invited to come out and take part in this good work. BRODHEAD NEWS Roscoe Pike, of Louisville is at home for a few days. - Miss Emma Jones of Hedgeville is visiting Miss Eliza Pike. - We regret very much to have to report the disastrous fire that destroyed C. H. Frith's general store and Dr. W. F. Carters drug store. The orgin of the fire is unknown. - Miss Mattie Wilmott entertained Monday night in honor of Miss Flora Whitehouse, of Lebanon Junction. - M. B. Bowling and Dick Albright were in London Sunday to see two of her girls. - Miss Jewel Francisco entertained quite a few of her friends Wednesday night. - N. Giles Carter, of Friendsville, Tenn., was here Wednesday to see his brother, Dr. W. F. Carter. - Born to the wife of Amos Smith an eight pound son. Mother and son doing well. LEVEL GREEN NEWS Mr. Enoch Hammock is reported no better at present. - Charles Lathim and a Mr. Hayes passed through Level Green Tuesday with a nice drove of hogs. The stock buyers seem to be scraping up every sand splitter hog and scrub calf they can find. - Dr. G. C. Price is at home from Louisville where he has been attending the Medical College. - G. W. Shell had a fine horse drop dead in the wagon last week. - The Sunday school is progressing nicely at Old Friendship church. - Misses Fanny and Lura McKinney visited Mr. and Mrs. Debord Sunday. - Jud Hatcher has a position with the R. R. Co. at Lebanon Junction. - The eldest son of Jim Payne near Wabd has a severe attack of pneumonia. - The wet weather has put the farmers behind some but they will come to the front if it stays fair for a few days. - W. F. Debord is preparing to plant corn. He has been harrowing this week. - Victor Price has returned from Clarence where he has been attending school. The school closed last Friday. COVE NEWS The prospect for fruit is good in this locality. - Mrs. E. S. Owens who has been very sick, has recovered. - Misses Geno Fields and Minnie Thompson were the guests of Miss Minnie Riddle Sunday last. - The Bible reading at this place is progressing nicely. - Mrs. S. T. Bryant, of Orlando, was visiting the family of Sam Bryant first of the week. - Ambrose Rodes of near Orlando, has been quite sick for several days. - Sam Mullins and little sister, Edith, of Withers, were visiting their grandfather, W. H. Proctor, last week. - Rev. Green Fish filled his regular appointment at Buckeye Sunday last. - Messrs James and Ed Bullock were called to Skaggs Creek Friday on account of the death of their sister, Mrs. Andy Robins. PERSONAL NEWS R. P. Norton is reported very sick. - Dr. Dyche spent Sunday with homefolks at London. - Mrs. Mollie Miller was in Louisville this week shopping. - J. J. Lawrence, night agent, is taking a few days vacation. - W. H. Rich, of Andrew, is reported in a very serious condition. - Dr. W. D. Laswell has moved from Orlando and is located at Wildie. - Miss Georgia McFerron visited relatives here Saturday. - Miss Bess Sparks stopped here for a short visit from her return trip from Florida. - David Stokes and son were here from Jellico to meet Dr. G. B. Lawrence Tuesday. - Frank Meyers has returned to work at Lebanon Junction after two weeks at home on the sick list. - Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cox have gone to house keeping in the W. T. Smith residence recently purchased by Mr. Cox. - Wheeler Meadows and Jim Nichols, L & N Brakemen, spent Sunday night here as the guests of the family of J. T. Meadows. - Mrs. W. H. Carmical and children have returned from a several days visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sams near Livingston. - J. J. McCall, the Hazel Patch merchant, was here Wednesday. "Jop" says the hard times have struck Hazel Patch in full force and effect. - Mrs. M. C. Williams, of Somerset is visiting relatives at Stanford this week. She will visit Mt Vernon relatives before returning home. - We regret very much to learn of the serious illness of our good friend, Jailer W. E. Herrin, of Stanford. We hope to hear soon of his decided change for the better. - W. H. Fish has been chosen as representative of the Mt Vernon Camp of the M. W. of A. to the state Convention which meets at Owensboro next month. A good selection. - Mrs. W. J. Rider spent several days in Louisville this week. She will also spend a few days with Mr. Rider at Gallatin, Tenn. before returning home. Mr. Rider has a position traveling in that state. - Dr. J. F. Baugh had a very narrow escape Tuesday from what might have been a serious injury. His horse became frightened at a train and fell over an embankment of several feet. The doctor escaped with only a broken bone in his wrist. OTTAWA NEWS McBarnes and family of Brodhead spent Easter with Mr. S. T. Proctor and family. - The wheat crop is looking fine in this section. - A series of meetings conducted by Rev. Phelps at Union Hill closed Sunday with a large audience. - The recent wet weather has caused the farmers to get badly behind in their work. - Dr. Elijah Wallen is still on the matrimonial list and wedding bells are expected to ring soon. - S. T. Proctor, one of our hustling mechanics who is doing some carpenter work at Mt Vernon was with homefolks Saturday and Sunday. - Spring has come again and leaves and flowers are putting forth and is causing the little birds to sing sweet songs which makes things pleasing to the ear. - Mrs. Mary J. Brown has sold her stock of millinery to Mrs. Eva Brown. - Laswell and Son have their saw and grist-mill up in running order and all that is lacking is the grain. - Tart Proctor visited his son-in-law, Eugene Rogers of Small last week. - Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Brown, Jr. visited relatives at Krueger Saturday and Sunday. - Prospects for fruit is very encouraging in this part. - J. H. Johnson was in Brodhead Saturday on business. - Mrs. Mary J. Brown is numbered among the sick at this issue. - Rev. John Elder will preach at Providence Sunday morning. - J. S. Cash, our hustling merchant, is having a splendid trade. - Daniel Brown, Sr. sold to James Brown of near Bee Lick a calf for $9. LOCAL NEWS We are glad to state to our readers that Mr. Henry Beaty, of Walnut Grove has decided to move his flour mill to Mt Vernon and was here Saturday to have plans for his building and to place his order for lumber. The mill will be located just in back of W. M. Poynter's store. - Information has just been received here of the death of James M. Merit, in Colorado. He was a brother of Alva Merit, of Wildie and a cousin of James Merit, our townsman. Mr. Merit left this county 35 years ago and spent his life among the mines of the various Western states. - FOR SALE: Rhode Island red cockerels and pullets; also eggs at $1.00 per setting. Mallard duck eggs $1.00 per setting. - ICE CREAM PARLOR, open from 2 to 11 P.M. on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. Also open all day Sunday. Bring your sweetheart and come and enjoy the Ice cream and cake made by Mrs. Wilmoth Foure and daughters. Will also make cream in larger quantities when ordered. J. M. Foure; Livingston, Ky. -- There arrived a nine pound girl at Geter Falin's, at Pine Hill, Wednesday. - The construction force of the East Tennessee Telephone Company, has reached a point this side of Brodhead in setting poles from Crab Orchard to Mt Vernon. - Mr. and Mrs. Joe Norton are rejoicing over the arrival of another fine boy at their home. This makes a round dozen for Mr. Norton, nine boys and three girls. ******************************************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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