Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, JW Barrall, Editor
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Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, JW Barrall, Editor
Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. January 14, 1916 ***Educational Jottings Miss Margaret Meeker, one of the best known educators and social workers in this state, died at her home in Louisville last Thursday, aged 70 years. She is widely and prominently connected in her home town and is the oldest sister of Mrs. Tom Richey of this county. school rally’s finances for 1915. To amt. Cash on hand for two previous years ...............$37.00 To amt. Rec’d from proceeds of the Simmons R. R. bond.$35.00 To amt. Rec’d from sale of refreshments ..................$75.00 To amt. Rec’d from sales of Novelties........................$13.65 Total..............................$164.25 Mr. John King, father of Trustee Will King, died very suddenly last Thursday at his home near Mt. Washington. Paid out as follows: Miss Nell Polk, assistant teacher at Mt. Washington, was called home last Wednesday on account of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Summers. Premiums Paid ..............$70.75 C. C. Daugherty, S. G. Thornberry, Geo. Taylor and Herman Shepherd, members of the county school board, met in called session here Saturday. The fifth installment of the teachers salary arrived this week and checks will be made out at once. The amount sent to this county each month is nearly $2,500. Miss Kate Cummings, of Louisville, spent Sunday with her sister, who is teaching at Hays School. Ora L. Roby left Monday for Frankfort, to attend the County Superintendents Convention to be held there this week. The School Board at their recent meeting again voted to hold the annual school Fair for 1916, exact date to be decided soon. Below we give settlement of the Wohrley’s brass band.....$53.00 Dinner for brass band.....$ 2.50 R. L. Bowman for Piano $ 5.00 6 Police & Gatemen........$8.00 300 lbs. Ice......................$ .60 Rent Bullitt County Fairgrounds....................$15.00 J. W. Barrall, Prtg. ..........$ 9.75 Total.............................$164.60 Full amount of indebtedness for 4 years, 35 cents, while there is yet a small sum due from merchants who advertised in the annual catalog approved January 8, 1916. Signed, Ora L. Roby, Chairman, H. Shepherd, Secretary. J. O. U. A. M. Shepherdsville Council, #119, Junior Order United American Mechanics. To the Jr. Past Councilor and Members, Jr. O. U. A. M. Greeting: Your Councilor is not unmindful of the responsibility you have placed upon him, and while it will be his aim to so conduct the affairs of his Council Page 1 as to merit the “well done, good and faithful servant”, he feels that the success of the order does not rest upon the Councilor alone. Every officer in the order has his responsibility and likewise the members. If every member of this order would do his part towards its upbuilding during this coming year, there would be no question about the result that we would have, and if every member would reflect back to his vows that were placed upon him, he would make a strong member, and we would have less suspensions. Dear Member, put the robe of honor on your shoulders that once was there and get busy and come yourself and bring a new man with you every meeting night. I want to thank the members for the honor that they have bestowed upon me by re-electing me Councilor of the order. We have had one meeting in 1916, with a small attendance. We would like to have a full house at our next meeting. We have some applications for memberships to the order, and several of them want the Oriental Degree, so let us get busy and give them a good time. We are anxious to have a good strong Booster Committee for this year and it would be necessary for them to be present to appointment. There is plenty for us to do. Let’s have a reunion of all members, and roll the year 1916 up past the record mark. May we all think of the past and study out a way that we can be more useful in this glorious new year, and not let any opportunity pass. Pray do not become suspended, Ere it be for you too late; You can find them by the hundred who Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. popular members of the upper House and this present Senate is some “toppy” body at that. He is a credit to his County and district, absolutely honest, strictly moral and an untiring worker. Bob Zimmerman has worked longer and accomplished more for the welfare of his fellow man, his party and his state and asked less and consequently received less than any other public man in Kentucky. gun to look at, telling him it was not loaded, when it went off killing his father. Prof. H. H. Cherry, of Bowling Green, will lecture at the M. E. Church Friday at 7 p.m. After being r....sed from jail here Saturday and after serving a 3 month sentence for bootlegging, Da... “Buck” Garrett, age 36 years, of near Brooks Station was arrested by Deputy United States Marshall, J. R. Howell on a federal warrant charging the same offense. He will be given trial in the United States court Wednesday. Hon. J. W. Snider, our Representative from Spencer, is a man of pleasing personality - a looker and mixer - an up-to-date businessman without any of the earmarks of a new member at all and should make good without half trying. Prof. Jack Sander’s father, R. M. Sanders from Taylor, is a member of the Senate and Miss Miss Mary Hall, our accomplished primary teacher, has an uncle in the House. Then there is Johnie Buckman, Head Janitor in the Senate, to see that everything is kept in order, and John Bell, of the Insurance Dept., our slow Hess ???, who will make the judges “take notice” in any old showing, and all in all, Old Bullitt can feel that she has “purty” big kinfolks all over Frankfort. ***Frankfort ***Same Old Story Live Stock Inspector David Smith spent Monday and Tuesday in Frankfort in the interest of the bill to reimburse owners who had stock destroyed in stamping out Foot and Mouth Disease, and other measures pertaining to the live stock industry. Senator, J. R. Zimmerman introduced this bill and will make a valiant fight for its speedy passage. Our Bob is one of the ablest and most Didn’t know gun was loaded. Miss Carrie D. Taylor visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor, last week. She graduated as a nurse New Years Day, after a three year training course. She will leave shortly for Tampa, Florida to visit her brother, Dr. Joe Taylor and to accept a position. have gone beyond the date. Many hearts are filled with sorrow, Many homes are full of grief, Just because he had left an order Which had guaranteed relief. Signed - Councilor ***In Memory Of our Son and Brother, Roy S. Leaman, who died January 9, 1913. The grief that fills my sorrowed heart Is mine alone to know; I gave my darling boy to God today three long years ago. I shed for him sweet memory’s tear And have my thoughts of love, believing some day he and I will meet in Heaven above. Signed Mother & Sister (Crease in paper, some letters missing) ***Arrested O??? Lea??n? Jail John Sloan, aged 16 years old, of Knox County, accidently discharged a rifle, the bullet going through the heart of Philip Beeler, aged 58 years, a farmer of near Beech Grove, killing him instantly last Saturday evening, Jan. 8th. Geo. Beeler, and son had been out hunting. When he returned, he let Slone have the Page 2 Mr. Beeler was well-known in that neighborhood. He had been a member of the Baptist Church for more than two years. After funeral services conducted by Rev. McCormick, his remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground. ***Mt. Washington Polk Herin has returned to Louisville and is working at Belknap hardware store. James Brookshire and family moved last week from Glasgow to the property he recently bought from G. D. McKenzie. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mothershead spent Sunday with J. W. Harris and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hall entertained the following guests to dinner last Friday evening at six o’clock: Messrs and Mesdames H. H. Hall, J. C. Gentry, Stuyler Harris and T. H. Parrish and Mr. W. H. McFarland. Mrs. Samuels died very suddenly last Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nathan Polk. She Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. was the grandmother of Miss Nellie Polk, teacher in the school here. The burial took place Thursday at Riverview. (Looks like) Mr. John King, a well-known farmer near here was found dead by his wife last Thursday morning. He had been ill for some time, but was better that day than usual. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church by Rev. D. R. Peak at 11 a.m. Saturday. He leaves four daughters, Mesdames J. W. Hecker, G. A. Harris, O. E. Hall and Ed Mothershead, four sons, W. A., Charles, James and Pearl King, two sisters, Mrs. J. D. Hough, and Miss Mary King and several grandchildren and great grand-children. Mrs. Isaphane ? Jesse is very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. S. Settle. Two other daughters, Mrs. A. D. (or B) Foreman of Waterford, and Mrs. Otis Porter of Bardstown Junction are with her. Mrs. Settle is also ill with la grippe. ***Honor Roll of Grammar School. Highest Grade: Fifth Grade, Susie May Parrish, Hubert McGee, Marvin Parrish, Rudell King, Katherine McGee, Dale King and Mary Dell Barnes. Sixth grade, Edna Parrish, William McGee, Wyble Ellaby, Mariana Harris. Eighth Grade, Susan Settle, Geneva McFarland, Aileen Cornell, Paul Jones. ***Ira A. Griffin When the impenetrable shadow of death’s long night gathered about the couch of Ira A. Griffin, and the silent messenger called him away from the busy scenes of life, Bullitt County lost one of her best and most useful citizens. His character was beautiful to look upon; his life was as an open book; his heart was as kind and as generous as ever beat in human bosom. M o d e s t a nd retiring i n disposition, honest and upright in all his dealings with his fellow man, and true and faithful to those dependent upon him, he was loved by all who knew him. Young in years, industrious, ambitious and capable, he had, by strict application to his trade, become one of the very best carpenters in Bullitt County. Happily wedded to the woman of his choice, domiciled in a new home built and fashioned by his own genius and hands, his life was filled with the golden sunshine of happiness, when the dark and depressing shadows of disease fell across his pathway and filled his life with gloom. For three years he fought with all his strength and determination against his last and most terrible enemy, and at last after a prolonged and heroic struggle was forced to yield - to Death. Peace, Sweet Peace to his ashes; sweetly may he rest after the sorrows and pains of his last days, and beyond the ken of mortal eyes may he find a home where disease comes not, and the shadows of death are not known. A friend. ***Salt River Mr. O. L. Roby was in Louisville Monday. Mrs. Ash has returned home after Page 3 spending some time in Louisville. Mesdames Davis and Audrey, of Louisville, spent several days with Mrs. John Thompson. Mr. Masden has been very ill. Mrs. Ben Hatfield is on the sick list. Mrs. Jas. Lynch spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. G. C. Maraman. Mrs. Emma Maraman spent Sunday with Mrs. John Buckman. Miss Sallie Compton is on the sick list. ***Picture Shows at the Masonic Temple on Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. Admission 5 cents and 10 cents. ***Dawson’s New Bakery Fresh bread, rolls, pies, cakes, etc. Bakes Daily. Patronize home industry. See me for picnic goods. Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Shoe Repair Shop - I have returned to my shoe repair shop in Shepherdsville and respectfully ask all my old friends and customers to give me their work. First class work at the lowest possible price. My work days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Bring your work in early at my old location. Respectfully, J. Morrison. ***For Sale - Between 30 and 35 acres of land, one-third timber, 2 miles north of Lebanon Junction on good pike leading to Belmont. Mrs. Geo. Noe. ***Old Grand Dad Whiskey, bottled in bond, Wathens Best, Made in Bullitt. ***Echovale Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Will Humphries, from Louisville, called on Miss Lizzie Miller Christmas and escorted her to Lebanon Junction where she spent a week. poorly ventilated and unsanitary, In fact, Shepherdsville has outgrown the little hut behind the court house known as the Bullitt County Jail. A citizen. Mr. Alexander Hay and Sam Miller have been on the sick list for several days. ***Barrallton The Sound of the Hammer is heard among us as Mr. V. O. Gaban is having a new barn built on his farm occupied by Nick McCubbins. Mr. John Shoemaker and family have left Echovale, have gone to Belmont to reside. Coy Wilson seems to have some serious thoughts lately of “The girl he left in sunny Tennessee,” judging by appearances. The parcel post Santa Claus was very good to us at Christmas, delivering many packages, the loving thoughts of dear ones far away. William Madden, cosmopolite and traveler still abides in this neighborhood, the erstwhile guest of his sister, Mrs. Eliza Miller. “Uncle Charlie” Engle and Charles Lee, two familiar figures of this vicinity, passed our domicile New Years Day, an event. Miss Mary Eskridge, of Louisville, spent the holidays with Maude and Edward Barrall. Miss Neil K. Brooks and little niece, Pauline Miller, spent the weekend with their grandparents, J. A. Barrall and wife. E. B. Samuels spent a few days last week at Leeches. Emmet Miller and cousin, Hazel McNutt, spent the holidays with their grandparents, H. T. Miller and wife. Joe Vaughan spent last week with friends at this place. Prof. E. M. Barrall and sister, Maude and Miss Mary Eskridge attended the Christmas tree and entertainment at Knob Creek Monday night and report a grand time. P. K. Miller and children, of Jeffersontown, have returned home after spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Miller. Joe Samuels Jr, spent the week end in Louisville. Barrallton. Mrs. Vine, of Michigan, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Sterling. Helen Murphy was the week end guest of Lola Smith. H. A. Samuels, wife and little son, spent several days last week with the latter’s parents, R. A. Miller and wife. Darwin Alford spent Sunday with Auldena and Harry Barrall. Jno. M. Samuels Jr and cousin, Maude S. Barrall, spent last Sunday with his sisters, Misses Mildred and Mary Samuels. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Beard, of Lexington, will arrive this week to spend several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Barrall and family. They spent the holidays in Chicago and Madisonville with Mr. Beard’s relatives. They will visit his cousin, Mrs. Ella Tooke in Shepherdsville, also their friends there. ***Pleasant Grove Born to the wife of Lue Ridgway, Jan. 8th, a boy. Also to the wife of Basil Scott, a girl, Jan. 10th. We were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. John King, which was sudden, but was not an unexpected death. We extend our sympathy with many others to the faithful wife, children, relatives and friends. Let us have more moonlight school and consolidated rural schools. Thus shall the demon of illiteracy be cast out from Kentucky. Reed Samuels, of Louisville, is visiting his cousin, E. B. Samuels. ***Our county jail is a disgrace to the citizens of our County and a menace to the health of our community. Jails, I admit are necessary evils, but it is not necessary that they should be Willie Chickering and Mattie Mae Funk spent the holidays with their parents at West Point. Mr. Charlie Gentry, of Zoneton, was a recent guest of Sam Orms and wife and Will Gentry and wife. If all reports are true, the wedding bells will soon ring out around Miss Roxie Whitledge spent Sunday with Miss Cordelia Trigg. Prof. E. M. Barrall spent the week end with his cousin, Ernest Brooks, of Sennings Park. Page 4 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mrs. R. F. Owen is ill at this time. family Sunday. Mrs. Mae Harris, of Bethel, spent Monday with the family of Mrs. Laura Newton. Bro. Luton filled the appointment here at Pleasant Grove Saturday night and Sunday. Rev. Potts came too, but was not able to preach. He has been ill with grip and has some kind of throat trouble. Herbert and Guy Hecker were called from the city by the death of their grandfather, Mr. John King, Friday and remained until Monday morning. Ronald Jones and wife have gone to housekeeping. Mrs. Eva Bridwell was a recent guest of Mrs. Ada Orms. Bro. Potts and Bro. Luton were entertained in the home of H. C. Tyler and wife Saturday and Sunday. H. C. Tyler and family were recent guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Tyler, of Ting. Missionary School at Bethel M. E. Church observed the week of prayer. Collection during the week amounted to $15.45. Born to the wife of George Gentry, Jan. 9, a boy. Several in this community have been very ill with grip, but glad to say, all are better. “Uncle” Charlie Ridgway spent the week end with his daughter, Mrs. Ada Orms. Sam Orms, wife and daughter, Glacie, were guests Sunday of Jess Ridgway and family. Frankling (sic) Armstrong is on the sick list this week, also Mrs. Jennie Whitledge. Mrs. Eva Bridwell was a recent guest of Mrs. Sam Orms. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fisher, Edward Owen, wife and children, were guests of Charlie Stalling’s ***Meteor Passes Over The early risers here Wednesday morning at about 5:30 witnessed one of the largest meteors that ever passed through here. It looked like a ball of fire about the size of a small hogshead with a tail about 150 yards long. It passed from southeast to northwest. From reports, it was first seen in Virginia and last heard of in Western Ohio. It traveled at the rate of 30 miles a second or 1800 miles a minute. ***Notice As I have bought property and have moved my Blacksmith Shop next to Ice’s Flour Mill, near the depot, I will ask all my friends to come to see me there and have t h e i r b l a c ks m i t h i n g a nd horseshoeing done by a practical man. J. E. Hulswitt ***Farm for Sale Fine Fruit Farm about one-half mile SE of Mt. Eden on the Hill Road. All necessary outbuildings on place, two good barns, good cistern, plenty of good fresh stock water, fruit of all kinds in good shape. Terms - $1,800.00. Part cash and balance in 12 months, note with good security. Write or see J. G. Froman, Shepherdsville ***Personals John R. Buckman, the “Swell Page 5 Guy”, the Beau Brummell and ladies man of the Kentucky Senate, spent a few days with his family last week and went back to Frankfort Monday morning to start the lawmakers to work. You should see the ladies sit up and take “due notice” when “that lovely man” goes by. Myron Davis and Bro. Johnnie, of Louisville, spent Saturday here. Mr. Robert Ice and wife spent Saturday in the city. Miss Evalina Howell and Miss Bolton returned to the city Saturday. The many friends of Mr. B. B. Ball are glad to seem him out again. E. T. Colvin spent Monday at Lebanon Junction. John L. Sneed left last week for Florida to spend the winter. The many friends of Mack Masden are glad to know he is slowly improving. H. A. Beard and wife, of Lexington, spent Saturday with Mrs. C. E. Tooke. Prof. Roby and wife left Monday morning for Frankfort to attend the County Superintendent’s Meeting. ***Death of Mrs. Julia Magruder Mrs. Julia Magruder, widow of Geo. W. Magruder, died at the residence of her son, Samuel B. Magruder at Lebanon Junction of pneumonia in her 86th year. She leaves three sons, David and Samuel Magruder, of Lebanon Junction, and Geo. H. Magruder of Yuba City, California, a brother, J. F. Combs, of Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Shepherdsville, and a sister, Mrs. Annie Henderson, of Bardstown Junction, six grandchildren and two great- grand children and two great-great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her funeral will be conducted from the residence of her son, S. B. Magruder and interment at Lebanon Junction Cemetery. ***Moving Picture Show At Masonic Temple, Saturday, Jan. 15. The program embraces a three-reel drama entitled, “The House with Nobody in it”, an unusually good story with a very interesting plot, in which the pretty motherless da ughter escapes the unwelcome attentions of the man who pretends to love her, but only for her prospective fortune, and finally, after the death of her father, comes into the possession of her inheritance and marries the excellent man whom she loves and who loves her. There will also be one reel of comedy entitled “Ethel’s Deadly Alarm Clock”. Admission 5 cents and 10 cents. ***Hebron Mrs. Ernwine (sic), of Louisville, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Frank Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bridwell, of Shepherdsville, spent Christmas with Mrs. H. L. Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brooks, of the city, visited Mrs. S. W. Brooks and other relatives here during the holidays. Preston Ridgway, city, was guest of Jessie Brooks. Miss Teresa Brooks is quite sick. She has a trained nurse with her. Mrs. Lathan and two children are visiting relatives in the city. where she is a student at the Girls High School. Everyone as usual kept open house Christmas and the usual family reunions were held around the festal boards. Paul Holsclaw, who cut his foot with an ax December 20th, is able to walk again. Miss Lillie Thornberry and Mr. Will Gentry were quietly married Wednesday, December 22nd , at the home of Rev. Dillehay, city. They returned to the home of the groom and are housekeeping. Mr. and Mrs. Will Carrithers spent several days with relatives. Rev. Ehrman Thornberry spent the holidays here with his parents. Rev. Youngberg, of Sweden, preached a fine New Year sermon at Little Flock Sunday on Cooperation. Mark 2. The infant son of Will Becker is quick sick with an abscess on jaw. Mrs. Tom Jackson is quite ill of influenza. Master Robert Ball is quite ill. Little Flock S.S. kept “open House” and watch service December 31 s t , a program consisting of songs, recitations, scripture readings and prayers was rendered, after which a social hour or two, in which refreshments were served, was e n j o y e d. A t 1 1 : 5 0 , t he congregation was called to order and with songs, saw the old year die and all enjoyed the evening. Misses Nellie May Scott, Nadine Melton, Ethel Jenkins, Birdie Ball have returned to their schools after spending the holidays here with their parents. Miss Mary Cynthia Holsclaw returned to the city Monday, Page 6 In the death or Mr. John Spencer, which occurre d at 2 p.m. Christmas day, our community feels a distinct loss. As a neighbor, he was neighborly, as a workman, he was diligent and competent and paid strict attention to his business, a man in speaking of him remarked, no idle gossip originated in the shop of Mr. Spencer. His remains were interred in Hebron Cemetery, after funeral service at the church conducted by Rev. Cunningham. To the bereaved ones, especially the devoted wife, we tender condolence. Mrs. G. W. Sanders is quite ill. Her daughters, Mrs. Patrick, of West Virginia, and Miss Myra Sanders, of Louisville, have been called to her bedside. A trained nurse is in attendance. Miss Georgie May Queen has the grip. Miss Margery Priest, of Indianapolis, is a welcome visitor to our community. She is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. S. W. Brooks. Miss Sue Logsdon, sister of Mr. Joe Logsdon, died and was buried Monday evening. She lived with her nieces, the Misses Farman, near Okolona. Mr. and Mrs. John Shanklin visited relatives in Mt. Washington during Christmas. Miss Irene Brooks leaves for a Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. visit to her sister in South Port, Indiana. Mr. Lee Bradbury has moved to the V. O. Gaban farm. Dr. Holsclaw, who has been ill of influenza, is improving. W. W. Davis, of Lebanon Junction, has bought the J. W. Gaban property at Belmont, where he will go into business soon. Mr. Henry Jenkins is ill. Be sure to put the box no. as well as no. of R.R. on your mail. We get mail belonging to everyone of similar name and lose our own. Mr. Arch Priest has returned from a visit to his home at South Port, Indiana. V. O. Gaban will move to Louisville this week. Mr. Jess McCubbins of Bardstown, spent the holidays with his father, Lam McCubbins. ***No hunting allowed on my land, day or night. Anyone caught will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Herman Blatz. ***County Directory Circuit Court Circuit Judge - S. E. Jones Commonwealth Atty - Frank Daugherty Circuit Clerk - O W. Pearl Master Commissioner - J. F. Combs Mr. and Mrs. Hill Clem have moved to Shepherdsville. County Court ***Belmont Jas. Roney bought a nice young horse from Miss Sallie B. Brown. The wedding bells have been ringing here. ***For Sale or Rent Judge - A E. Funk Attorney - C. P. Bradbury Clerk - Lindsay Ridgway Jailer - R. E. Lee Sheriff - W. S. Rouse Deputies - Calvin Rouse, Lawrence Roby and Charles Long Assessor - W. W. Stallings Deputy Assessors - R. H. Miller and Preston Parrish School Supt. - O. L. Roby Surveyor - W. C. Herps Coroner - C. A. Masden Magistrates District #1 - C. R. Smith District #2 - W. A. Gentry District #3 - J. H. Bolton District #4 - J. L. Kelley Constables Shep’sville #1 - Frank Maraman Mt. Wash. #2 - None Leaches #3 - None Pine Tavern #4 - None Town of Shepherdsville Police Judge - Leroy Daniel Town Atty - J. T. Combs Town Marshall - (Blank) Trustees - W. T. Lee, J. T. Tucker, F. H. Cochrane, Tom Hornbeck, Sam Bridwell Town Clerk - G. H. Weller Treasurer - J. W. Hardaway Miss Sara Williams gave her pupils a generous Christmas treat. I. T. Mudd and daughter took supper with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Boyd Saturday night. We are very sorry to hear of the death of Mr. L. Merrifield. Mrs. Joe Roney, of Pittsburg, Pa., is spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Roney. Mr. H. J. Massey and Harry Bradbury spent a few days in Bardstown selling horses this week. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Coakley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. Hornbeck. Mrs. Martha Coakley is on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Morrison spent Monday with Mrs. J. R. Hill. Brady and Pat McCubbins are on the sick list with la grippe. Mrs. Sadie Hill has returned to her home after a visit with her sister in Missouri. My farm of 80 acres, 2-1/2 miles east of Zoneton, near Beech Grove Sc h o o l h o u s e . F ar Particular, write, Mary A. Davis, 3838 So. Parkway, Louisville, Ky. ***For Sale Blacksmith Shop at Zoneton. All Kinds of blacksmith equipment, tools and stock. Wood wright tools also. Have an excellent custom (sic). The shop will be leased as it has been in the past. Everything ready for a good blacksmith to go to work. A great bargain. For particulars, call on Mrs. Spencer at Zoneton, or O. G. Kulmer at Shepherdsville. ***Fire Insurance I am now writing fire, lighting and windstorm Insurance on ALL CLASSES of desirable risks including town dwellings, and stores, as well as farm risks at legal rates. Give me your business and have your property protected. Jno. L. Sneed, Agent Page 7 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Local Board of Health - Dr. G. W. Kirk, Dr. S. W. Bates, Dr. Thomas, County Judge, Chairman. Lodge Notices: Masonic Lodge meets the first and third Monday night at 7:30 o’clock in each month. H. H. Combs, Secy., Lindsay Ridgway, Master. Order of the Eastern Star meets the first and third Monday afternoon of each month. Red men meet first and third Wednesday night in each month. Conrad Maraman, C.R., Ken-E-Sha Council No. 45 D of P meets every 1st and 3rd Saturday evening at 1 p.m. Miss Salle Pope, K of P J. O. U. A. M. 119 meets every second and fourth Saturday nights. J. H. Bolton, Councilar, J. B. Buky, Sec. ***For Sale - Upright Cabinet Grand, Kurtsmann, 88 note, full size Piano. Good as new, Cost $450.00 Will sell cheap. Apply to W. C. Herps, Shepherdsville. ***Kentucky Leader in Good Roads Began building macadamized roads as far back as the Eighteenth century. In 1908, the General Assembly of Kentucky passed a Constitutional Amendment permitting the State to lend its credit to the Counties f o r r o a d b u i ld i n g a nd maintenance. Kentucky was one of the first states in the union to establish state aid for road construction. As early as 1810, the General Assembly of Kentucky provided for the opening of roads to the Virginia line and began the construction of macadamized roads in 1820. Prior to 1840, Kentucky had spent more than $2,000,000 in the construction of macadamized roads which were built on rights of way sixty feet wide. These roads were located on light grades and easy curves, and were graded twenty-four to thirty feet between ditches. Talford foundations between sixteen and twenty-four feet were used with a good macadam surface. This work was under the supervision of a state eng i n e e r i n g d e p a rtment, consisting of a state highway engineer, at a salary of $5,000 per year, with a corps of assistants at salaries ranging from $1,100 to $2,500 per annum. Many of these roads are yet in a splendid state of preservation, and are rendering substantial service in the communities through which they pass. However, the policy of internal improvement was discontinued prior to 1850, owning to the financial condition of the treasury, and a change in political parties, and it was not until 1908 that any attempt was made to revive a state system of highway. ( L o n g articles regardi ng Kentucky roads and law.) ***Posted - No hunting or fishing allowed on the Genton farm. I have rented the Genton farm, 4 miles east of Shepherdsville, on Salt River, and will not allow any hunting or fishing on same. Any one caught will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Robert Mattingly. Page 8 ***Fresh Meats - Rush to the butcher shop. All kinds of fresh meat. Fred Rush, the butcher at Troutman Bros. ***Advertisement - Dr. David Smith, Veterinarian. Shepherdsville. ***Full Page Ad with price list for Brooks Bros., East Market Street, Louisville. Ky May 12, 1916 ***Educational Jottings The last Common School Diploma Examination for 1916 is being held here this week by Ora L. Roby and his efficient Board of Examiners, Mrs. Glenn and Miss Hall. The County School Board was in session Monday and besides allowing several claims, approved the plans and specifications for the new school at Mt. Washington. Mr. J. R. Ball, well known contractor of Zoneton, was awarded the contract for building a school for colored children near the Harry Wells farm for the sum of $327.00. Mr. Ball has built several school houses in this county in recent years and all have been very satisfactory. The County School Board last Monday appointed the following committee to meet May 15th to revise the School Rally program for 1916. Jasper Pearl, Mrs. Jas. Pope, Miss ?????. Bertha Engle and Miss Mary Collins. Supt. Jas. Payne and Mrs. Payne of Hardin County are the proud parents of a fine boy, born May 5th. Mr. Payne is serving his first term as County Superintendent of Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Hardin County Schools and we hear splendid reports of his work in our sister county. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Shepherd, of Belmont, were called here Sunday night to see her mother, Mrs. Geo. Weller, who is seriously ill. The play given at Mt. Washington Tuesday evening by local talent here was quite a success and a nice sum realized, a good per cent of which goes to the new school building at that place. Miss Verna Funk, of Brooks, spent several days recently the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Maraman. The school trustee election here was very quiet and only a few dozen patrons came out to vote for the old trustees, all of which w e r e r e -e l e c t e d wi t h o u t opposition. The trustees elected here were Otis Russell, S. B. Simmons and J. D. Buckman. Belmont - No election. John Hill appointed. Bardstown Junction - Edd Sutton and Emmett Stansbury. Lebanon Junction - Chas. Westerfield and Frank Jackson. The teachers examinations for whites will be held at the Court House May 19 20. ***Democratic call meeting. Be it resolved by the State Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of Kentucky in session assembled in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 14, 1916, upon call of the Chairman of said Committee, the Hon. S. W. Hager (a quorum of said Committee being present in person) that a Democratic State Convention be held in the city of Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, the 14th day of May, 1916 at 12 o’clock noon for the purpose of selecting delegates to the Democratic National Convention to be held at St. Louis, Missouri, on June 14th, 1916 and for the purpose of effecting the Party organization. Second: Delegates shall be selected to said State Convention on the basis of one delegate for every 100 votes and fraction over ???? cast by the Democratic Party of Kentucky at the Presidential election of 1912, which delegates shall be selected in Mass Convention to be held at the Court House in each and every county in the state at the hour of 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mary 20, 1915. (Sic) Provided, however, that in counties having more than one legislative district, they shall meet in Mass Convention in their respective legislative districts at the hour of 2 o’clock p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 1916, at a place to be designated by the Chairman of each legislative district, and said convention shall be called to order and held in the manner provided for by the Party law. Third: All known Democrats and all minors, who will be legal voters at the November election, 1916, and declare their purpose to affiliate with the Democratic party, are declared eligible to participate in said Mass Conventions and to be elected d e l e g a t e s t o s a i d Stat e Convention. Signed S. B. Simmons, Chairman Executive Committee of the Page 9 Democratic Party of Bullitt County. Attest: C. E. Wright, Secretary. **** Throughout the world, the 300th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare was observed the past week. One American judge took the occasion to decide that Lord Francis Bacon, and not William Shakespeare, wrote the plays called Shakespeare’s. The question came up in a publisher’s lawsuit. This is an old claim made many years ago, by descendants of Bacon, and by others. Most literary critics do not accept it. The evidence that a man of S h a k e s p e a r e ’s l i m i t e d opportunities could not have written that is rather strong, but the evidence that Bacon did write them is extremely weak. Bacon’s known writings do not have the least semblance to the plays. It does not matter much. The man the world means when it says “Shakespeare” is the man, whatever his true name may have been, who did write these plays. ***Delightful Entertainment High School “Juniors” entertain “Seniors”. On Friday night, the 5th inst, one of the most thoroughly enjoyable entertainments of the season was given by the Junior Class of Shepherdsville High School at their school building in honor of the Senior Class as a sort of prelude to the near approaching commencement exercises. About 8 o’clock, the Juniors, composed of the following young ladies and gallant young men, viz: Misses Laura Daniel, Mary Kirk, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Thelma Lee, Lula Cook, Lula Ashby, Lucille Wooldridge and Mary Bell; Messrs Roy Childers, Ralph Henderson and Buren Hardin, all tastefully arrayed in evening costume, assembled at the main door of the new Gymnasium and welcomed their arriving guests with cordial smiles and easy grace that would have been a credit to veteran society belles and beaux and that made every one feel easy and at home. Grace Griffin, Neva Magruder, Willie May Ridgway, Clara Lynn Funk, Sylvia Phillips and Sara Jane Buckman, who will soon appear before the public in their graduating exercises. For beauty, grace and charm of manners, we challenge the State of Kentucky to furnish ten fairer or finer ones. The program for the evening opened with a grand march, to delightful music on the piano rendered by Miss Mayme Stephens of the Seniors, which was followed by ??? contests conducted by Miss Bessie White, one of the schools accomplished teachers, who as mistress of ceremonies, with easy grace and charming manners, proved her excellence as a hostess as well as a teacher and made the evening one long to be remembered by all present. Following is a list of those present and enjoying the festivities, in addition to the two classes above named. An old fashioned Virginia Reel was another charming feature of the entertainment, which wound up with an elaborate and excellent supper, beautifully served in one of the recitation rooms, that was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present and kept the merry throng till long past the midnight hour. Prizes awarded in the guessing contests, consisting of delicious boxes of candies and confections, were won by the following: Dr. Bates, Mrs. Sanders, Misses Mary Hall and Lula Ashby. The Seniors, guests of honor, consisted of Misses Mayme Stephens, Nancy Jeffries, Lillian Thompson, Bertha Trunnell, The entertainment was given to establish an annual event which we trust will continue for many years to come – in fact, as long as the High School lasts. Mesdames Lora Lee Bates, Conrad Maraman, Jack Sanders, Dora Harris, Misses Mary Collins, Mary Hall, Stallings, Nancye Trunnell, Lillian Pitman, Evelyn Bates, Nadine and Fanny Belle Melton, Elizabeth Weller; Messrs Harry Weindel (sic), Ernest Miller, Chester Hardin, Neil Brooks Jr, C. F. Troutman Jr, Albert Kulmer, Jesse Ice, Layton Ashby, Millard and Woodford Troutman, Dr. Bates, Prof. J. H. Sanders, Nat Maraman, E. E. McCormick, John L. Sneed, J. R. Zimmerman, James Lee Williams, Jas. Collins Jr and T. C. Carroll. ***Baseball The Jeffersonville baseball team motored down to our town Saturday and played the local team here in what we consider a first-class game, defeating our boys 5 to 4. Hagan pitched a good game but his support was at times not so good, this being the first game this year. Most of the team need practice, but the main reason we Page 10 lost is that the Hoosier team has a pitcher names “Jinx” who by the way is some pitcher and the best batters on our team fanned out. Our boys lined up as follows, which should bring a victory to most any other game. Hagan and Bridwell, batteries; Herps, Sanders, Winedell and Bullock, infielders; Crenshaw, Shields and Lee, outfielders. The feature of the game besides the good pitching on both sides, was the playing of Shields in outfield who covered the entire center field and played his position like a big leaguer. ***Revival Meeting A Revival meeting will begin at Mt. Weyler Mission, May the 20th. Services will begin at 7:45 p.m.. Preaching by Rev. Hillary Burns, Everybody Welcome. ***Ordination Service The ordination service of Harvey and Hillary Burns at Bullitts Lick Sunday were largely attended. A large crowd from Louisville were out. Services were conducted by Bro. Albrittin and Myers, of Louisville. Both are good speakers and workers for our Lord Jesus. Both brothers passed the examination fine and would it be that old Bullitt could send out more just such soldiers to win souls for Jesus, and tell the lost of their faith, as we go out and see so many young men who are letting their time pass and doing nothing for Jesus, and when the last day comes, they will cry for the rocks and the mountain, they will pray but their prayer will be too late. Young men, now is the Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. time to work while it is day for when night cometh, no man can work. May the Lord always bless the two brothers who have started on life’s battle. They will have many temptations but the good Lord ever loves and cares for his own. If we all only ask, He will carry us through. all should go out and hear him. ***Hebron Church ***Finely Bred Stallion. One of the best bred stallions in the State will make the season of 1916 at O. P. Combs farm near Shepherdsville, Ky at $10 to insure a living colt. ... and is a nice horse. His sire is the wellknown Gazette. His dam was sired by Allerton?? He is as good a one as the best. Phone me before coming, so that I will be at home. I hope to have your custom and you will gain by it. W. M. Combs, Shepherdsville, Ky. You are earnestly invited to attend the services at Hebron Sunday. Sunday School at ten and preaching at eleven o’clock. Go to Sunday School day ........Come and help to swell the attendance. A Congregational meeting will be held at the close of the morning service for the presentation of the annual church report and for the election of Trustees. A full attendance of the membership is requested. J. R. Cunningham. ***Notice Notice is hereby given by the Bullitt County Fair Association that sealed bids will be received up to 10 o’clock Saturday, June 3, 1916 for the following privileges. Lunch, soft drinks, refreshments, cigars, tobacco and melons. Specifications are on file at The Peoples Bank, Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. H. H. Combs, S. H. Ridgway, W. T. Lee, J. L. Williams, Committee. ***Preaching at Mt. Elmira Rev. Hilary Burns will preach at Mt. Elmira Saturday night, May 13, and Sunday, May 14, at 11 a.m. and Sunday night. Rev. Burns is a fine preacher and ***For Sale. 800 Bushels of C o r n . F r e d H a r s h f i el d , Shepherdsville, Ky. ***For Rent - Nice Store House on Main Street with living rooms above. Will rent reasonable. See W. T. Lee. ***For Sale. One good work horse. Also a lot of good clean hay. P. H. Henderson, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Memorials in Georgia Marble. Modern design, good material, first class workmanship. One hundred per cent value for every dollar invested. R. D. Snellen, Barrallton, Ky. Representing Continental Marble and Granite Company. ***Animal Castration. Latest operation for the prevention of “Water Seed” in mules. Spermatic tumors and Water seeds removed. Most humane method used. Clamps and other modes when desired. Dr. David Smith, Shepherdsville, KY. ***Fern Creek Rev. McCormick, we are sorry to say, is on the sick list and failed to fill his appointment. Page 11 Mrs. I. T. Houck spent last Friday in the city. Frank Mudd’s smiling face was seen in our midst last Sunday. Always glad to see you, Frank. Come again. Chicken pox is all the rage here. Mr. Luther Kelly, the magistrate at Lebanon Junction, was here one day last week. Mr. Courtney Evans has purchased an automobile. Look out, girls. Misses Maggie Evans and sister, Lena Ashe, spent last Sunday with their sister, Amanda Evans. Mr. Gabe McCormick, of Louisville, spent several days last week with his uncle here. The bottling girls of Old Grand Dad were all frightened Friday evening when a spreadhead viper (snake) came into the bottling room. Suppose he was hunting a drink of Old Grand Dad. Joe Dawson met him at the door and soon claimed his life. Don’t forget the sale of W. M. Logsdon, beginning Monday May 6th. Dr. Dodds was called to see Mrs. Iley Ashe, who is very ill at this writing. It is rumored the wedding bells will soon be ringing around Clermont. The farmers were glad to see the rain last week. We sincerely wish Rev. W. B. Gwynn all the good luck on his undertakings in the reunion at Pitts Point Academy. How it brings back sweet memories to think of the old time and halo of Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. glory where we spent lots of sweet hours together. Hope to see it advertised, when and what date, for we are anxious to see this carried out. Those who attend will not regret it. We regret very much to hear of the death of Mr. James Roby at Cincinnati. Mrs. Lum Mudd is spending this week with Mrs. Ace Davis. Mr. Bob Smith, of Highland Park, was at Clermont one day last week on business. ***For Sale. S. C. W. Leghorns, farm range, bred to lay. 75 cents per 15. Write or phone. Mrs. R. C. White, Route 2, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***For Sale or Trade. Two nice black Jacks with white points. Will sell or trade for cattle or mules. Address, Andy Kulmer, Rt. 2, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Wanted. Two good men to work on farm. Apply to Wm. Simmons, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***$7.80. Birmingham and Return Via Louisville & Nashville RR. U. C. V. Reunion. Tickets on sale May 13, 17. Good returning until May 25 (subject to extension upon payment of 50 cents additional). For further information, apply to local agents - L & N RR ***Belmont Mrs. Fannie? Purcell and daughter, Miss Connie, spent several days last week in Louisville. Mrs. J. R. Hill and daughters spent a day last week with relatives in Lebanon Junction. Mrs. Martha Compton is visiting her son, James Compton and family in the city. Miss Grace Dorsey, of Edinburg, Ind., will arrive Monday to visit Mrs. Chester Hill. Mrs. Frank Harned is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Slaughter, at Nolin. Mr. John Vealey spent the weekend with his family here. Mr. S. H. Compton was called to Franklin Sunday owing to the death of his brother, John Compton, of that place. Mrs. W. T. Hill, Mrs. Chester Hill and Anna Lee Hill spent Friday in Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dawson spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hill. Miss Constance Purcell was the guest of friends in Shepherdsville a day last week. Mr. Geo. Collings spent Friday in Lebanon Junction, guest of Mrs. Chas. Duvall. Mrs. T. L. Coakley is spending this week in the city. Mrs. J. H. Lee and son, Will Davis Lee, spent a few days last week in Louisville. Mrs. John Bradbury, of Shepherdsville, has returned home after a visit with her son, George Bradbury and family. R. F. Davis has purchased a new automobile. Rev. Leveral, of Louisville, filled the appointment here Sunday and was entertained in the homes of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Lee and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coakley. Page 12 Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Jr had as their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Hill and little daughter, Ella Maude, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coakley. Mrs. Laura Lee has returned home after a visit of several weeks with relatives in Elizabethtown. Miss Floria, of Bardstown, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Geo. Calling (Colling ?) A few days last week. W. W. Davis, of Lebanon Junction, was over a day last week. He has purchased the residence of J. W. Gaban where he will ... .... ... and erect a new store building on the old Mill lot adjoining. Mr. Davis formerly lived in Belmont for so many years, and his friends here are glad to have him come back. ***Dawson’s New Bakery. Fresh Bread, Rolls, Pies, Cakes, Etc. Baked daily. Patronize home industry. See me at the Picnic Grounds. Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Shoe Repair-Shop I have returned my Shoe Repair Shop to Shepherdsville and respectfully ask all my old friends and customers to give me their work. First class work at the lowest possible price. My work days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Bring your work in early at my old location. Respectfully, J. Morrison. ***Old Grandad Whiskey, Bottled in Bond; Wathen’s Best. Made in Bullitt. ***Picture Shows, Masonic Temple. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Music, Interesting Dramas, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Funniest Comedies. ***For Sale - Between 30 and 35 acres of land, one-third timber, 2 miles north of Lebanon Junction on good pike leading to Belmont. Mrs. Geo. Noe. ***Advertisement. Now is the time; Our store is the Place. Special Bargains for this week: Quail Quality Flour - 25 lb. Sack for 80 cents, two for $1.55. Navarre Golden Sun Coffee, 3 lbs for 80 cents. This coffee sells for 35 cents a lb. Ship stuff and White Oats at a bargain. Clothing - $25.00 suits, now $16.50, $15.00 suits, now $11.00, Boys’s wash suits from $1.00 up, Wilson Bros. & Cluett Shirts, 69 cents and 89 cents. We have only a few of these left, so get them while they last. $2.00 and $3.00 hats for 98 cents. Shoes, $1.00 up. We deliver our goods promptly and at no increase in price. If you live in the country, write or phone us about our “Quick Delivery Service.” It is better to buy from us than to wish you had. Home exercise. Today we start a series of ads of great interest and benefit to every man in Bullitt County. We show a simple set of home exercises, which, if followed carefully, will do yo appreciable good. This is exercise No. 1. Position heels together, arms over head. Bend body backward. Troutman Bros. Mammoth Store, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Clermont Clearings Mr. J. F. Robinson went to Bardstown to spend Easter with his many friends there and especially with one. He has about decided to settle up and settle down. Richard Duvall, Walter Haller and Walter Mobley were out Sunday evening looking around, but darkness came on and they came near laying out with the dry cattle. Mrs. Schultze had traded a calf for a separator and her butter sales have already paid for the difference between the two machines. Mrs. I. T. Houck cleaned house last week preparatory for a birthday celebration. Mr. Elmer Hatfield, and family, of Louisville, are spending the week with his parents. Wilton Hatfield and family are spending the week with his parents. Mrs. Sam Greenwell, of Cedar Grove spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Shepherd. Mr. J. Earl Thornberry, of Louisville, spent Tuesday with his brother, M. H. Thornberry, our gauger. The Spring term of school will close Friday. The popular young teacher, Miss Lena Ice, will return to Shepherdsville and prepare to open a private school, presumably with one pupil. The baseball season was opened here last Sunday, a game being staged between the Clermont Specials and the Chapeze Regulars, the latter winning by the score of — but, it is impossible to give the official count as our score card became full before the third inning. Foreshots, Sloan’s Liniment and goose grease were in evidence Monday. Mrs. I. T. Houck celebrated her annual birthday Sunday and in connection with it, she served an Easter dinner to her husband, Dr. Houck. Her son, Jesse and his wife, of Louisville, and other friends were present. The table literally groaned beneath the large ......... food including all the delicacies of the season. Your correspondent was invited in the evening and partook bountifully of angel food, ice cream and liquid refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. James S. Hahn were called to Samuels last Wednesday by the death of his sister, Mrs. Vesta Weller. Her death was not wholly unexpected, as she had been a sufferer for some months. Besides her husband, she leaves a son two years of age, her father and mother and several brothers and numerous relatives. Out heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives and friends. Mr. Lee Hampton Adams, of Louisville, spent Tuesday night with Prof. Maple at the Duvall house. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dawson and children, of Hobbs, spent the Eastertide in Louisville. Miss Thelma Hess, of Louisville, will arrive this week to visit her uncle and other friends at Chapeze. Judge Morrow, of Shepherdsville, spent last Thursday in Clermont. His visits are always enjoyed. He is a good mixer if he has the proper ingredients and they are found no where in greater profusion than at this place. Come again, Judge, soon, for our mint patch is showing green now. A Julep Page 13 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. When the odor of the mint bed steals across the balmy air; And you know there’s something doing in the party over there; Then you welcome back the ice man and you hunt a glass and spoon; And you soon are busy mixing to the Rose and Julep Tune. First you crush the mint delicious till the odor fills all space; Then you add a little water and of sugar, just a trace. Break some ice in little nuggets, just enough to hear it click, Then you fill the glass with Clermont and you’re ready for a drink. Then you close your eyes and sip it till you hear the birdies sing; And a thousand pleasant fancies into active being spring. And you swear that “Old Kentucky” is a place of perfect bliss. For there’s no where that you know of that can measure up to this. Walter Heller and Richard Duvall were in Shepherdsville last Wednesday afternoon to make their regular monthly visit. Walter Mobley of Samuels spent Sunday night here. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Duke, of Bardstown Junction, spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. K. Shaw. Mr. Robert Sherrard and family spent Sunday at Hobbs. Mr. and Mrs. Mill Sulkey, of Louisville, motored out and spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stephens at Chapeze. Mr. Robert Russell and family this week. Mr. Chandler is a merchant at Campbellsville. Mrs. George Durham, of Lebanon, spent Sunday with her parents. Tom Brooks and children were called to St. Joseph’s Infirmary by the serious condition of his wife, Mrs. Nellie Brooks. Mr. Will Roberts, of Huber, spent Wednesday here. This is strawberry winter and next we must have blackberry winter. Mrs. Camille Barnett, wife of Frank Barnett (deceased) died at her home at Kosmosdale last week. She was well known in this neighborhood and at Lebanon Junction. Mrs. D. F. Brooks, of Okolona, visited his sister, Mrs. Johnson one day last week and spent the night with his (sic) brother, S. N. Brooks. Mr. J. W. Chris (Hoggie) Perkins spent Sunday quietly at home in the bosom of his family. Mr. Clarence Duvall spent several days at Huber’s this week. A Lotto and Euchre is scheduled for this week at Chapeze. It is given by the Altar Society of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. ***Administrator’s Notice. All persons having claims against the estate of James H. Lee, deceased, are hereby notified to present same properly proven to the undersigned. J. G. Dodd, Adm. Estate of J. H. Lee. ***Death of Mrs. Susie Badgett. Susie Badgett died suddenly at her home near Zoneton Monday morning. Coroner Maraman was called and pronounced her death due to heart trouble. ***For Rent. Good farm near Brooks Station. Good building, fine tobacco land. Apply at this office. ***Hebron Mr. and Mrs. Chandler, of Campbellsville, were guests of Page 14 Mr. Heise has a sick horse which is attended by Dr. Smith in Shepherdsville. Mr. Wm. Crumbacker was in the city Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Gober Cochran and Miss Dessie Cochran spent Sunday with Jas. Cochran. Mrs. Masden, of this city, is with her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Cochran. Mrs. H. L. Rogers and Miss Ruth Rogers spent a day in the city shopping. Mrs. G. W. Sanders is in Greenville, Miss., the guest of her brother, Will Miller. Mrs. John Patrick, of West Virginia is with her father here, G. W. Sanders. Mrs. Johnson, of Bicknell, Ind., who was called to the city last week by the critical condition of her sister, Mrs. T. J. Brooks, came out Sunday to remain a few days with Miss Teresa Brooks, and will not return to her home until a decided change for the better in the condition of Mrs. Brooks, who is still at St. Joseph’s Infirmary in a very serious Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. condition. Mrs. S. N. Brooks has 250 incubator chicks, thrivi ng beautifully. E. Z. Wiggington and T. J. Brooks each lost a valuable horse last week. Little Flock Sunday School will have a fishing party soon. Dig your bait and get your hook and line ready. Rev. W. C. Beatty filled his appointment at Little Flock Saturday and Sunday and was entertained by Mr. W. J. Bell and Mr. and Mrs. Peake. T. J. Brooks and Miss Teresa Brooks spent Sunday in the city with Mrs. T. J. Brooks. Miss Nadine Melton spent the week end with Miss Nellie May Scott. Miss Paralee Scott and Chas. McKenzie spent Sunday with Miss Lounette Stansbury at Smithville. Miss Fannie Melton visited her cousin, Miss Mary Kirk, Sunday. Hebron Church has purchased new chandeliers from Albert Kulmer, and will have them hung this week. The chandeliers which were a beautiful part of the furniture of the church were stolen recently. Mrs. Hansbrough and son, Roy Hansbrough, spent Sunday with Mrs. Julia Bailey. Mrs. Bailey is, we are glad to state, much improved in health and is able to drive out in this fine weather. Dr. Randal and wife, of Parkland, motored out and spent Sunday with Mr. Lathan and family. Mrs. Randal is a sister of Mr. Lathan. They attended services at Little Flock. strategy and otherwise to land on German soil, and are not there yet. J. R. Bell celebrated his birthday Sunday by entertaining at dinner his sister, Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw, Jr. J. R. Holsclaw, Mr. Paul Holsclaw and Miss Mary Cynthia Holsclaw. Cam we do any better? Shall we declare war, load our big transports with soldiers, start them across the Atlantic only to have them sunk by German submarines? Shall we send hundreds of thousands of our best and bravest young men across the seas to risk death by submarines and torpedo boats and mines? And if they escape that, to die in the trenches? And just suppose they should escape death in all those ways and should help the allies to conquer Germany, when the spoils were divided, what would we, what should we get? We would not want a part of the German Empire, nor a part of colonial possessions in Africa. What would we get out of such a course? Regardless of where our sympathies lie, we cannot agree with the brave kickers and paper heroes that we should declare War on Germany. It is a case were we have all to lose and nothing to gain, and the hot-heads who are demanding a declaration of War would hide under the bed if war were declared. Woodrow Wilson has looked the matter full in the face, and his course is that of a sane, considerate President who loves his country and countrymen. The temptation is to leave work and go fishing. Mrs. Gus Daugherty died Monday. She formerly lived near here. ***Stroke of Paralysis. Mrs. Geo. W. Weller had a stroke of paralysis last Sunday evening. She remains very low, but her many friends wish to see her out soon. ***Up Goes Junk Again. Rags, $1.50 per 100 pounds. Old books and magazines 50 cents. Rubber 6 cents. G. S. Patterson, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***County Court. A small crowd was in town Monday to attend county court. S. B. and W. N. Simmons were appointed administrators of the estate of the late George W. Simmons. ***Editorial - War It seems that all danger of war with Germany has passed. This is as it should be. Looking the situation in the face, measuring all distance, sounding all depths and heights, we can see no reason for war. When, where, why and how should we fight Germany. She is there, we are here. For more than twenty months, nations living right in German’s front, side and back doors, have been battering away with huge armies and big guns, trying to force, Page 15 ***Good Improvements The present town board, or board of trustees, is doing some fine work and in the nature of things (not human nature) is entitled to some praise. The many gutters and ditches have been opened, crushed stone is bring placed upon the streets and many new Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. concrete sidewalks are being constructed. We love to sing the praises of those who deserve praise, and in this instance feel that our board of trustees should have a few words of commendation. The world has a way of cursing a man as he is alive and then praising him as long as he is dead, or at least until his memory has passed from the mind of the oldest citizen, and faded out of the pages of local history. ***Our Motto - We do not care how many buy new automobiles, as long as we do don’t have to pay for the gasoline. ***Fred Rush, the Butcher at Troutman Bros. Wholesale and Retail. Dealer in beef, pork, veal, etc. Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Personals Mrs. T. J. Brooks, who recently underwent a serious operation at St. Joseph’s Infirmary, and was expected home last week, has undergone another operation, and is improving again. For good things to eat, call on E. L. Boyd, Belmont, Ky. He will treat you right. W. C. Herps has bought a Ford and can be seen with his best girl out driving any eve. Bud Gentry and Mr. Stansbery, of Mt. Washington, were here on business. Rob Troutman has painted C. D. Lee’s residence. Robt. Howell and wife spent Sunday with relatives at Lebanon Junction. Frank Goldsmith, of the Knobs, has bought a Ford auto. Several from here attended church at Bullitts Lick Sunday. Shepherdsville will soon have some new streets and sidewalks. Mrs. Mollie Blakeman, of Green County, spent this week with W. F. Monroe and wife. Forest Weller, of Clermont, spent Tuesday evening here. Mrs. Beirdie (sic) Griffin left Sunday to spend some time with her sister, Mrs. Hardy, at West Point. R e v. C u n n i n g h a m s p e nt Wednesday morning here. J. F. Combs spent Wednesday in Bardstown on legal business. Born to the wife of J. W. Goldsmith, May 4, a boy, Robert Vernon. Born, to the wife of Thomas Clark, May 8th, a boy - Marvin Wesley. This is the twelfth child born to the couple, six boys and six girls. All living. May they live long and happily. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and sons, of Indianapolis, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Troutman. Baseball Saturday, May 13, Old Charter VS Shepherdsville. Come out and see the boys play. Born, to the wife of Rev. Harry Combs, May 9 th, a fine boy. Add Shepherd, of Chicago, was called here this week on account of the illness of his mother. Roy Maraman is at work on his new residence in South Shepherdsville. Jas. Hardaway, our Page 16 popular banker, left Tuesday for Frankfort to attend the State Redman Encampment. Mrs. Karl Austin, of Jeffersonville, and brother, Dr. Frank Meadows, motored to Shepherdsville Sunday and were guests of Mrs. Fronie Samuels. Dr. Meadows, who is connected with the Marine Hospital at Memphis, returned home Monday. James W. Hardaway and John R. Buckman, two big wigs in local Red Men circles, are representing Chicora Tribe 163 at the Big State Pow Wow at Frankfort this week. While there, Mr. Hardaway is more than apt to clog and congest the mails with post cards for the various friends who are mourning his departure, and as for “Johnny Buck”, there is no telling just what he will or will not do. He spent the winter up in the Capital City, knows every man and woman in the whole town, is noted for his social and sociable qualities and his great fo.....ness for man, and his hosts of friends up there will pull off several entertainments for him down on Fraternal Avenue. Mesdames Minor Bishop and Warren Foster, of Louisville, and Messrs Ad Shepherd, of Chicago, and Herman Shepherd, of Belmont and Cap Shepherd and Warren Foster of Louisville, have been here this week at the bedside of Mrs. George Weller, who sustained a stroke of paralysis last Monday. She has been in a very critical condition and at this writing, there is very little change in her condition. ***Mt. Washington Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mothershead, Mr. and Mrs. Alec Hardy and Mrs. W. E. Crenshaw spent last Sunday with Genus Crenshaw and wife. Clyde Troutman, Dana Barnes and Misses Isalene Harris and Frances McGee motored to the city last Thursday to see “The Birth of a Nation” and dined at the Watterson. Charlie McKenzie, Irwin Bealmer and Miss Paralee Scott, of Prestonia, were week end guests of Miss Lounette Stansbury. Mr. and Mrs. John Showalter spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. Collier, and Mr. Collier. Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Susie Badgett at Fairmount last Tuesday. R. E. McAfee, wife and boys spent Sunday with her parents, J. W. Harris and wife. Miss Ollie Porter was a week end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Porter, at Bardstown Junction. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wiggington entertained a number of guests at dinner Sunday. Rev. Williams from the Baptist Seminary preached at the Baptist Church here at both the morning and evening services. Mesdames S. M. Harris, T. H. Parrish, Misses Alberta and Statira McFarland were in the city shopping last Thursday and remained overnight to see “The Birth of a Nation”. Among others who attended this play last week were Messrs and Mesdames Hunley Smith, E. S. Brookshier, J. C. Gentry, Mesdames F. C. Porter, H. P. Wiggington, C. A. Porter, Misses Elma and Sara McGee and Stuyler Harris, Claud Coleman, Paxton and Frank Parrish, Horace McGee, Willie Queen, Sam Fox, Leo Harris, Claud Anderson and W. H. McFarland. “Teddy or the Runaways” sure made the people a pleasant evening. The show was fine and the actors were hard to beat. Texana was complimented on all sides and all were given the highest praise. We heard some one remark that the ladies rendered their parts better than the men, and another said that was to be expected, for when they took part in anything together, the ladies most always come out ahead. It was a man who said it, too. The crowd was large and about $57 was taken in. The Maccabees and the Booster Club will receive a per cent of the profit. ***Tall Oaks from Little Acorns Grow. But you know that tall oaks only grow from the little acorn that is sound and full of vitality - the weak acorn produces the snarls and scrubs. Golden Harvests and Profitable Crops are grown from Gold Medal Seeds, the Sure Growing Kind. That’s why we urge you to use them. O. A. Lutes & Co. Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Echovale The Log House in the Kentucky Hills. I close my eyes to dream again of the old school house among the hills and memory brings back the joyous faces of those whom I loved as school master there. The Page 17 merry romping Sarah, whose heart was gentler and better than her manners, the face of the gentle Ella, who has long lain in her grave, leaving three motherless babes, the bright smile of the red-headed James, who was ever my favorite of the boys, and last but not least, the manly young teacher, who was only eighteen at the time, and whom more than half the girls were in love with. The shady grove on the hillside are fresh in my memory yet and I fancy I can hear again the merry laughter of the children at play. All have gone now, some the “the silence of the dreamless dust”, some to foreign lands, some have gained fame and fortune, others still plod on the same old farms of their fathers as happy perhaps as those out in the world battling for an uncertain hold on Fame. Our teacher is now a husband and father. He has left the log schoolhouse many years behind and has held responsible and important offices and is an ardent temperance worker, still teaching the principles of honor and truth as he did in his school. Sarah, who always vowed to never marry, is the wife of a prosperous farmer and the mother of a beautiful girl. She wrote me once, on the eve of her marriage, “You know that we always said we never would marry and I thought I meant it, but the right one had never come. He has come for me now and I hope will for you some day.” (And he did) I found my happiness for many years in the instruction and care of little children, for I was a “Kentucky school Ma’am” and their lives are to my mind, as noble and self-sacrificing as any Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Sister of Charity. I am not speaking of the girls who took up teaching as a means of buying finery until they marry, but of the devoted class of women who give all their best years to the work, with heart and soul. The world calls them “old maids”. I call them “God’s Mothers”, for next to the joy of having your own baby’s arms about your neck, is the joy of leading other little one “aright and gaining their love”. Kentucky teachers and schools have been decried by those of more fortunate States in educational matters, but from the log school-houses have come forth earnest, pure-souled men and women of whom the world needs more. They know not so many of the “ologies and isms” of higher education but they had what is the “peach of great price” in their lives - Truth and Honor. When the call for great leaders comes, they do not come from the city, but have had rugged character developed among the hills. I believe God calls his leaders like the hills and the valleys .... David, the Shepherd of old. The log school house is passing away, giving us as we believe and trust, better things yet to us of that generation, even though we set our faces towards progress for the sake of our children, it is a joy to recall those days, when Nature was ever entrammeled (sic) by the thoughts of Greed and Gold, as is so much today. New occasions teach new .... Time makes ancient good ..... We must upward still and upward. Who would keep abreast of Truth. ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. T. H. Wise Little Alma Ridgway’s arm was not broken as reported last week, but was out of place at the elbow, and is doing nicely. Mrs. H. C. Tyler and children spent from Friday until Sunday at Taylorsville, the guests of her sister, Mrs. Clarence Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jones, of the city, were visiting their parents last week. Elbert Bass, wife and little daughter, Birdie, were guests Sunday afternoon of John Stallings and wife. Farmers are very busy planting corn, ladies are busy, too, housecleaning, making soap and various other things. Mr. Vance is getting along nicely with his new house. He is preparing to plaster this week. We were glad to hear Mrs. Brooks is some better at this time. Hope she will come home soon. Miss Eudell Grant spent Sunday with Miss Edna Grant. Miss Eula Stallings was the guest of Misses Bernice and Lillian Lloyd Sunday. Cleave Gentry and wife were guests Sunday of Ambros Ridgway and wife. Louis Stallings, wife and two children, Master Russell and Genevieve, spent Sunday with Roy Stallings and wife. Vernet (sic) Clark and wife spent Sunday with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Ellen Ridgway. Mrs. Prudence Armstrong spent the past week with her son, George Armstrong. Brent Grant, wife and baby, spent Sunday with Hugh Clark and wife. Miss Cordelia Trigg was the guest of Miss Nora Raymond, of Cedar Grove, Saturday night and Sunday. Della and Norma Ridgway were guests Sunday of their cousin, Glacie Orms. H. C. Tyler and wife had as their guests one day the past week, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Tyler and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tyler and baby, all of Ting. Mrs. Kate Hall spent Saturday with Mrs. Joe Dickey. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fisher are ill with grippe. Mrs. Joe Dickey and two daughters, Wava and Ruby, Miss Aleen Stallings and Vernon Dickey spent Sunday with Herman Owen and wife near Zoneton. We are sorry to say Almer Bishop is no better at this time. ***Church Directory Baptist - Rev. H. C. Combs Bullitt Lick - H. D. Burns Methodist, Shepherdsville and Lebanon Junction - P. H. Ryan Shepherdsville Circuit - Cedar Grove, Knob Creek, Mt. Eden, Bardstown Junction - Rev. Hardin, Pastor Christian - Sunday School Supt. J. R. Howell, S. W. Robinson, Pastor Catholic Church - Father Bertello, Page 18 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Pastor ***Notice The Hall Seed Company of Louisville, KY has offered a special premium of $5.00 at the Bullitt County Fair for the best display of farm and garden products grown from seed purchased from them. Buy your seed now and be prepared to win this money. ***Wakefield Plant Farm, Charlotte, N.C. Our frost proof cabbage plants grow in the open in snow and frost, under the Blue Ridge foothills, and are extra hardy. Leading varieties. Send 50 cents for 200, $1.00 for 500 post paid; 65 cents for 500. $1.00 for 1000, $400 for 5000, $7.50 for 10,000 by express. Ask for price list of vegetables and flower plants. ***Breeders Column Mentions stockmen Henry Ferguson, Willie Nusz, Hardy Cruise, John Miller, J. P. Proctor, C. E. Crenshaw, E. L. Stansbury. L i s t s t h eir hor s e s descriptions, etc. w i th ***Sweet Clover Seed Direct from grower. Large cultivated biennial white and yellow, hulled and unhulled. Also special scarifed (sic) for full and prompt germination. Prices and circulars sent free. John A. Sheehan, Falmouth, KY ***We give profit-sharing coupons. Reduce the high cost of living by trading with (Image of a 25 cent certificate). Ask for our catalog. Call today and investigate how you can procure beautiful and useful articles by redeeming our coupons and certificates issued with every cash purchase or on accounts to be paid by 5th of month. J. T. Wickersham, Lebanon Junction ***Golden Sun Coffee is a national drink. Why? Because it is the last word in quality. For sale by Troutman Bros. 30 cent and 35 cent can. Save the label for the Ladies of the Eastern Star. ***Dr. Da v i d Smith, Veterinarian, Telephone and Residence. Shepherdsville KY ***Full Page ad for Genuine fire sale at Brooks Bros., 222-226 East Market Street, Louisville. May 19, 1916 ***Educational Jottings The strongest and largest class of 8th grade students ever turned out by the teachers of this county, 41 in all, took the Common School Diploma Examination here Friday and Saturday. Below we give the list, 70 or 80 per cent of which will probably be successful. Elmer Crenshaw Ida Greenwell Garnett Masden Mayme Carter H. T. Shepherd Will Samuels Margaret Combs Ray Walker Thomas Stallings Ernest Newland Edith Howlett Elizabeth Formhals Bruce Pipes Lena Bowman Blanche Engle Elmer Bryant Quinse N. (??) Johnson Grace Hall Winnie Hardin Page 19 Theo Combs Augusta Dawson John Younger J. W. Tyler Ruth Smith Eleanor Roberts Beulah Welch Chas. Ashby Flossie Lamb Martha Lee Harry Whitehouse Willie Moore Elmer Stamper Cora Cash Claudia Duvall Ruth Masden Myrtle Achors (sic) Nettie Lutes Allen Cornell Miss Dora Harris, Miss Mary Hall, Ada Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Ridgway and Miss Myrtle Ward and Lucy Edwards spent Sunday at the Lincoln Farm. Miss Jennie Bridwell, of Solitude, is spending a few days this week with her sister, Miss Nora Bridwell, who is in school at the University of Indiana. James Pope, a sophomore in the High School here, met with a serious accident last week at his father’s farm hear Hebron, when a boon pole broke striking him on the head and rendering him unconscious for several minutes. The extent of the injury cannot yet be determined but at this writing, he is resting easy and has a good chance for recovery. All Graded School Boards should meet before June 30th, 1916 and make their school levies for the coming term. Prof. Reid Engelbrecht, of Brooks, closed his school at South Park last week and will Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. enter school here Monday preparing for a State Certificate. The committee recently appointed to revise the school rally catalog for this year met here Monday and appointed the following general superintendents for the various contests. Floral Hall contests - Mrs. J. W. Pope. Mental contests - Mrs. J. R. Sanders Athletics contests Bridwell. Charles Several slight changes were made in all contests, all the good superintendents re-appointed and one entirely new feature added in Floral Hall and one in the Mental contests. The Floral Hall feature being a class or department for watermelons, peaches, corn, apples, potatoes, etc grown by any school child, while the day is to finish with a written spelling contest opened to every citizen of Bullitt County in which 40 of the hardest and most practical words will be given. The list to be prepared, sealed and mailed here by some scholarly person of Louisvi lle, Lexington or Frankfort. Look up your “blue backs”, pupils of the old school and let the young folks get their melons and farm products planted early and make this an interesting feature for Saturday, Oct. 7, 1916. This office has just received the following invitation from Miss Stringer which explains what they are doing in our sister town, Lebanon Junction, KY “The Senior Class of the Lebanon Junction High School requests your presents (sic) at the Comme ncement Exercises, Wednesday evening, May the twenty-fourth at eight o’clock. Masonic Temple, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky Since writing the above, this office is also in receipt of the following from the school here through the courtesy of Miss Ridgway and we hope that the above events will be an incentive to all high school pupils to continue their studies the full four years. “Commencement Exercises of Shepherdsville High School, Friday evening, May the twentysixth at eight o’clock, Masonic Temple, Shepherdsville. Ky. Class Roll, Sara Jane Buckman, Clara Linn Funk, Grace Eleanor Griffin, Nancye Bryant Jeffries, Neva Mistie Magruder, Sylvia Margaret Phelps, Willie Mae Ridgway, Maymee Duncan Stephens, Bertha Pauline Trunnell, Lillian Barrackman Thompson. ***The Sage of Bullitt When I was practicing horse medicine with my partner, Doc Smith, I got all stuck up and wouldn’t speak to John Quick and such fellows, but I could not get along with Doc, and had to dissolve the partnership and now I speak to just anybody. It is human to be that way. When a man is riding on the top crest of prosperity’s waves, he just naturally has a swelled head, but when he loses out and begins to look a little common, his head dwindles down at a terribly rapid Page 20 rate. It’s a far cry from chicken and French rolls to corn bread and molasses. Speaking of Doc Smith reminds me of what a fellow said last week, but I can not say it in print, for Uncle Sam might send after me. For the past few days, I have been Superintending. Just superintending, that’s all. Jay has been doing the work while I superintended. It is much easier to superintend than work, and I have been conversant with that fact for years. Hez McKinney was great on superintending, and I think I caught it from him, for he had a bad case of it, sure. ***The Only Graduate Miss Amelia Stinger will graduate from the Lebanon Junction High School next Wednesday evening, May 24. She is a brilliant young lady with a great future before her. The school and her parents are very proud of her fine record in school here, but she is not satisfied with only a four year high school course for her preparation for life, so she expects to enter college next year. We wish all our beautiful young ladies were so ambitious for a good education. The subject of her graduating oration is “The Happy Home.” Rev. S. H. Bell, pastor of the Baptist Church here will preach the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening next. Prof. J. S. Dickey, president of the Bowling Green Business University, will deliver the class address at the Masonic Hall, Wednesday evening, May 24, at 8 o’clock. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. and her whole married life was spent for her husband and children. As a neighbor, she was kind and ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of distress. splendid, the furnishings are luxuriously fine and the scenery grand in the picture. One reel of comedy also will be run. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Neil Beghtol died at his home near West Point, May 16 of la grippe. He leave a wife and two daughters, Mrs. J. V. Fletcher of West Point and Mrs. Carrie McGuire of Chicago, Illinois. He was born 67 years ago on Knob Creek near Barrallton where he spent most of his life. His remains were laid to rest in the Knob Creek Cemetery Thursday at 11 a.m. The greater portion of Mrs. Weller’s life was spent in the vicinity of Bullitt’s Lick, where during the life of her first husband, her home was always open to the many friends who visited there. ***Reception ***Mrs. Weller Passes Away To the sorrowing husband and children we extend our deepest sympathy. The loss of a mother cannot be known except by those who have sustained it, and beside it, all other losses seem small indeed. There will be two seniors next year, Misses Theodora Westerfield and Mayme Myers. ***Neil Beghtol Passes Away. Mrs. Finetta Weller, wife of George W. Weller, died at the family home in this place last Wednesday evening after an illness of ten days. The direct cause of her death was a stroke of paralysis which she sustained about ten days ago. Mrs. Weller was about 69 years of age. She was married to G. W. Weller about four years ago. Before her last marriage, she was the widow of the late Samuel Shepherd, who died about ten years ago. Mrs. Weller is survived by her husband and the following children: Herman Shepherd, of this county; Mrs. Ida Bishop, Mrs. Warren Foster and Casper Shepherd, of Louisville, and R. A. Shepherd, of Chicago. She is also survived by one brother, Dr. John H. Shafer, of this place and many grand children. The death of Mrs. Weller removes from our midst a good wife, mother, neighbor and friend. In her home she was industrious, affectionate and faithful. She was a loving and indulgent mother, Her remains will be buried in Bullitt’s Lick Cemetery today (Friday). Rev. B. W. Hardin, conducting the services. ***Big Cattle Deal W. T. Lee, the largest cattle dealer in the county, sold 400 head of cattle which he was feeding at Schapeze (sic) Tuesday to a Indianapolis firm at $8.15 per hundred, weighed at pen. The cattle will weigh about 1,000 pounds per head and will bring Mr. Lee Between $36,000 and $40,000. This is the largest deal that has been made in the county for a long time. ***The White Rosette The White Rosette, a five reel romantic drama of the middle ages and modern times to be shown at the Masonic Temple, Saturday night, May 20, at 8 o’clock, is one of the highest class motion picture subjects made by the Mutual Film Corporation. The acting i s Page 21 On the evening of May 12, the citizens of Shepherdsville and community met in the Big Gymnasium of the High School Building to participate in the grand reception given by the Normal Class of 1916. On entering, one was thrown into raptures over the decorations, which consisted of ferns, pot plants, smilax and snowballs and the bright faces and charming manners of the young teachers. Promptly at 8 o’clock every one was called to order by Prof. Sanders and formed into line for a Grand March, after which there were contests of various kinds. Skip, the old fashioned “Skip to My Lou” and Virginia Reel. Names of winners on contests are Mrs. Lora Bates 1, Robert Barger 1, and Miss Lounette Stansbury 2. A bounteous repast of cream, cake, fruit and punch, which added greatly to the enjoyment of the occasion, was served at 11 o’clock. After this, addresses were made to the class, which represented Jefferson, Taylor, Hardin, Marion, Casey and Bullitt Counties in the following: Messrs Carroll, McCormick, Ridgway, Glenn, Smith, Maraman, Cochran and Dr. Bates. It was with a feeling of regret that they all said good-bye, but went away singing praises to Prof. Sanders and his Normal Class. Your humble writer has but one Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. more thing to say and that is this: This Normal School does not only add to educational interests but it helps our town financially by bringing money to the town that would otherwise go elsewhere and we, as citizens, should keep our shoulders to the wheel and help make it one of the best in the State. ***Closi n g Exercises of Shepherdsville High School. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Ryan at Methodist Church 11 a.m. Sunday May 21. Class night at Masonic Temple, 8 o’clock Tuesday evening, May 23. High School play to be given at Masonic Temple, 8 o’clock, Wednesday evening, May 24th. Commencement exercises at Masonic Temple, 8 o’clock Friday evening, May 26, Address by Dr. Kayse. All the above exercises are free except High School Play. A small admission will be charged in order to defray expenses of week. ***For Sale - 800 bushels of c o r n . F r e d H a r s h f ie l d . Shepherdsville, Ky. ***For Rent - Nice store house on Main Street with living rooms above. Will rent reasonable. See W. T. Lee. ***Advertisement Up-to-date Low Corn King Manure Spreader by International Harvester Company available at O. A. Lutes & Co., Shepherdsville, Ky ***Finely Bred Stallion - W. M. Combs, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***For Sale - 1 Good heavy work horse. Also a lot of good, clean hay. P. H. Henderson, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Catarrh Most Prevalent Here Probably the most distressing and prevalent disease to which Americans are heirs is catarrhal affection of mucours (sic) membranes. According to the medical authorities, the indoor worker is more susceptible and is the worse sufferer from catarrhal conditions, of which there are may kinds. Catarrh of the stomach and kidneys is one of the most common causes of dyspepsia and Bright’s Disease, and catarrhal conditions of the nose and throat often lead to deafness. Nine out of ten cases of deafness can to traced to catarrh, it is said. Frequently, the lungs become affected by the extension of catarrhal inflammation by way of the bronchial tubes to the lung substance. The mental and physical state of the catarrh sufferers is, indeed, very unfortunate, and it is surprising to know what an immense number of people among those who reside in such cities as Shepherdsville, Ky are suffering from this almost universal malady when they believe something else is the cause of their trouble. The symptoms of catarrh are offensive breath, constant sniffling, discharge from the nose, headaches, full head, pains in the stomach, unsound digestion, loss of appetite, broken sleep, and a great liability to catching colds and sore throats. Page 22 Tanlac, the general reconstructive tonic, was designed to relieve just these conditions. Thousands of men and women have unhesitatingly acknowledged the benefits they have derived through this Master Medicine. Tanlac restores lost appetite, relives sniffling, discharge from the nose, headaches, and stomach pains and will assist in the assimilation of food and bring back sound sleep, according to thousands who have realized the benefits from this wonderful preparation. Tanlac is a tonic of rare properties, an appetizer and general invigorant designed to rid the system of congestion, tone up t h e s t o m a c h, o v e r c o me indigestion, headaches, backaches, nonassimilation of food, nervousness, dizziness, ailments of the kidneys and liver, and the complaints that are so common to the half-sick debilitated men and women of today. Tanlac may be obtained now in Shepherdsville, Ky at the Troutman Bros. Drug Store, where it is being especially introduced and its merit explained by the Tanlac Man. Tanlac may be obtained in the following near-by towns. Mt. Washington - The Cyclone Store; Lebanon Junction - Murray & Jenkins; Boston - Boston Drug Co.; Colesburg - Brain & Padgett; Meadow Lawn - Meadowlawn Drug Co.; Stibbins - Brown & Funk; West Point - W. H. Sprigg; Stithton - Henry Mossberger; Bardstown - J. R. Crume; Cupio W. B. Mattingly; Shepherdsville, RR #2 - Miller Bros; Clermont, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Wm. Logsdon. ***Attention - Druggists An exclusive Tanlac Agent is wanted in every town, village and cross roads in this county. For particulars and advertising plans, address - Cooper Medicine Company, Dayton, O ***Pleasant Grove Miss Zora Raymond spent from Saturday until Monday with the family of Mrs. Kate Hall and attended church at Pleasant Grove. Miss Zora has always a warm welcome in this neighborhood. Rev. Potts filled his appointment at this place Saturday night and Sunday and Sunday night and was entertained in the house of Joe Dickey and wife. Miss Eudell Grant spent one day and night with Miss Ruthie Owen the past week. Will Gentry, wife and daughter, little Miss Ina Fern, of Bethel, were guests Sunday of Joe Dickey and family. We are glad to say Louis Stallings is improving. Several young people were entertained in the home of Mrs. Kate Hall and daughter Sunday. Dorsey Hecker spent Saturday night with relatives near Mt. Washington. George Armstrong, Nick Lloyd and Dorsey Hecker were in the city the past week. Mrs. Emma Armstrong and children spent Sunday with her parents. Roy Stallings and wife were guests Saturday night of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Hecker. Mrs. Mae Harris spent Sunday with sister, Mrs. Rollie Newton. Herman Owen, wife and son, Master J. C. , Basil Scott, wife and children were guests Sunday of W. L. Gentry and family. Mrs. Alma Morris, of the city, is visiting her aunts, Mrs. Lillie Bigwood and Mrs. T. V. Long. Eula & Genevieve Stallings spent Sunday with their cousin, Glacie Orms. “Uncle” Charlie Ridgway spent a few days the past week with his daughter, Mrs. Mollie Stallings. Misses Eudell Grant, Ruthie and Evelyn Bell spent a day the past week with Glacie Orms. Roy Stallings and wife and Vernon Dickey were visitors of the family of Louis Stallings Sunday. Miss Roxie Stallings spent Sunday with Miss Eudell Grant. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent Saturday night and Sunday with her son, Louis Whitledge. We are sorry to say Almer Bishop is quite ill. ***Pygmalion & Galatea The Senior Class of the Shepherdsville High School will present “Pygmalion and Galatea” at the Maso nic Temp le, Wednesday evening, May 24th at 8 o’clock. It is the last school entertainment of the year and brings the Senior girls as a class before the public of Shepherdsville and vicinity for the last time in anything of this nature. Etc, Etc. 25 and 15 cents. Page 23 ***In Memoriam Little Marvin Wesley, the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clark, died May 10, 19l6 at his home age 3 days old. He leaves to mourn his loss a dear father and mother, five brothers and six sisters. It was hard to give him up but we know he is safe in heaven. He was laid to rest in the Phelps burying ground, Thursday, May 11. Signed - A sister. ***In Bankruptcy In the matter of Shepherd Bros., a partnership composed of Charles E. Shepherd, and J. Wesley Shepherd, and Charles E. Shepherd and J. Wesley Shepherd, individually, a Bankrupts. (Sic) Etc. ***Personals Miss Neva Magruder was guest of her aunt, Mrs. W. S. Rouse Friday and Saturday. Mrs. C. L. Croan was in Louisville Thursday. Miss Mary Collins was in Louisville Saturday. Mrs. W. S. Rouse left Tuesday for Battle Creek, Mich., to see her son, Calvin Rouse. Miss Tena Smith is the guest of her brother, J. R. Smith at Bloomington, Indiana. Mrs. Charles Jenkins and children, of Trunnell Hill, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Collins Sunday. Clyde Magruder, of Deatsville, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Rouse. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Rouse had as their guests, Misses Grace and C a t h l e en Gri f f i n , N e t t ie Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Shepherd, Bertha Trunnell, Messrs Clyde and June Magruder, of Deatsville, C. D. and V. L. Troutman of Bardstown. Miss Nettie Shepherd spent Saturday night with Miss Tena Smith. Miss Mary Elizabeth Bell spent Saturday night with Misses Nancy and Blanche Jeffries. Mrs. J. F. Combs and daughter spent Monday in the city. J. L. Sneed was called to Frankfort Saturday on account of the death of his cousin, a former mayor of that city. Born May 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Lee, of Belmont, a fine 81/2 pound boy, William Hill Lee. Capt. Joe Muss, of Cupio, spent Monday morning here shaking hands with his many friends, who were glad to see him. Ben Crist and Ben Belmear spent Monday in the city on business. George Bowman left Monday for a ten days stay at French Lick for his health. J. R. Zimmerman was in the city Tuesday. Miss Mary Palmer Combs spent the week end at Highland Park, the guest of Mrs. J. M. Wooldridge and Miss Emma Laura Moore. Miss Maria O’Brian spent Sunday with Mrs. Mollie O’Brian in the city. Miss Mary Collins was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Garrison, in Louisville last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman, Woodford and C. F. Jr. spent Sunday with J. B. Monroe’s family. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Combs attended church at Hebron last Sunday and were entertained at dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rhea. Rev. Ryan, Rev. Hardin and wife and Mrs. Pearl Lee attended District Conference at Mt. Washington this week. J. F. Combs and wife, Miss Combs, Mrs. C. F. Troutman and C. F. Jr were in Mt. Washington Wednesday attending the District Conference. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means were in Louisville Wednesday shopping. Miss Eva Frazier, of Louisville, was the guest of her sister this week. Mrs. Chas. Bridwell and Miss Josephine Rogers were in the city shopping Wednesday. Miss Anna Pierce has presented herself with a new automobile and is cutting quite a swell in the motor world. She was not long learning to operate it and can be seen passing through town quite often with her best fellow, who is evidently quite proud of her. Miss Pierce says Billy is in poor health and she thinks the fresh air will be beneficial to him. She expects to take a trip soon to Pittsburgh, Penn., and also the Mammoth Cave and other points of interest. ***Meredith-Noe Mrs. Nancy E. Meredith, age 50, was married here today by Judge A. E. Funk to Mr. Isaac Noe, aged 68. Both live at Lebanon Junction, KY where they will make their future home. Both Page 24 have been married two or three times before and have lived in various places in this county, principally at Lebanon Junction. The Pioneer News extends congratulations. ***Card of Thanks We wish to thank our kind friends for their kindness and help during the sickness and death of our darling baby. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clark. ***Lost, a purse containing Check book, bank book, 3 notes amounting to $125 and 1 pair of gold frame spectacles. Finder will please return same to me and receive liberal reward. Mrs. Mary E. Crenshaw, Cox’s Creek, Kentucky. ***Wanted - Male or Female Agents to travel and appoint agents at a salary of ($18) a week. Also agents to sell goods at $1.75 and commission. Write and I will call on you. Address Box 31 Brooks, Ky. ***Happy Hollow Mrs. J. E. Chappell entertained Saturday night and Sunday, Misses Mamie Quick, Verna (Vernon ? - see later entry) Snawder and Maude Thompson. J. S. Quick and J. W. Thompson attended the races last week. Mrs. J. E. Chappell is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Lee Strong and little daughter, Geneva Lee, this week. Miss Janeva Holsclaw is just recovering from an attack of the mumps. Sunday afternoon and evening, Misses Maude Thompson and Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mamie Quick entertained Verna Snawder, Elizabeth Smith, Vernon (Verna ? see earlier entry) Holsclaw, Walter and Herbert Funk and Price Howlett. Frank Goldsmith and Coll Daugherty have purchased a new auto. ***Every Chicken Killed Union City, Tenn, May 16 Practically every frying chicken in Union City was killed and the v e g e t a b l e crop damage d thousands of dollars early this morning when a hailstorm passed over this section of Tennessee. Hailstones as large as hen eggs lay on the ground four inches thick half an hour after the storm had ended. ***Advertisement for Florence Automatic Wickless Oil Stove and Blue Ribbon Wick Stove for sale at G. W. Maraman & Sons. Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Clermont Walter Mobley, of Samuel’s Depot, spent Saturday night and Sunday in Louisville. Among those from this neck of the woods who witnessed the ball game at Shepherdsville Saturday afternoon were Richard Duvall, Chas Muir, Virgil Duvall, A. G. Shields, Jas. Hagan and James Hahn. Miss Claudia Duvall took the High School entrance examination at Shepherdsville last week. The question of annexing Hobbs and Chapeze will be taken up at the next regular meeting of our city council. Unless Chapeze consents to get rid of her Dollar Valley (100 scents in it) and Hobbs reduces its drainage system, there is certain to be some opposition to the measure. Mr. and Mrs. James Hahn, of Bardstown Junction, entertained the following guests to dinner Sunday, G. C. Duke and family, and Hardy Cruse and family. Ben Grinnell was at Bardstown Junction Sunday and attended the colored baptizing. Warren Shaw, the horse inspector, was out Sunday trying his new plan for telling the ages of horses. A new brand of booze has made its appearance at the Junction. It makes the imbiber see 2-1/2 times, whereas the old variety only causes double sight. James Hall, having bought two pigs from Jacob Laniger and having gone out boating with him before taking his purchases home in a sack, upon arriving and opening the sack, demanded to know where his other three pigs were, saying he had bought five. U. S. Gauger Wm. Atkinson is enjoying a vacation and attending the races. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chris Perkins is quite ill of pneumonia. She is attended b y D r . Rid g w a y , of Shepherdsville. George Stephen, who has recently visited Europe, Drug and Stirrup and parts of the wilds of Arkansas, is home eating mother’s bread, and resting for another trip. We have been unofficially informed that a rattlesnake was killed at Hobbs last week. It had Page 25 thirteen buttons and a rattle. Leb Dawson asked for the rattle and Tom Lindsey and A. G. Shields took the buttons, and are using them on their clothes as neither can sew and both are bachelors. Mrs. Carrie Porter, of St. Louis, and Mrs. Sophia Hall of Bardstown, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoagland. Richard Duvall and James Hoagland went to Shepherdsville Monday night and received the Entered Apprentice Degree in Masonry in Bullitt Lodge No. 155. The goat was unusually rambunctious but neither was seriously injured. Harry and James Hatfield left for Dayton, Ohio Wednesday to make their future home. Father Allard, of Tennessee, is assisting Father Bertello in Mission this week at Holy Redeemer Church. Great interest is shown in the sermons as Father Allard is an interesting speaker. Everett Osburn, with a party of friends from Samuels, Deatsville and Bardstown motored to Lincoln Farm last Sunday and spent a very delightful day. While doing some brilliant work in center field in the game at Shepherdsville last Saturday, A. G. Shields had a stitch in his side or it may have been his back, for he left the field with his face to the audience. This was the first time he was ever known to back out. Born to the wife of Herbert Hatfield, May 14th, an eight pound boy. ***Breeders Column Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Additional Breeders - O. W. Pearl or Jas. Wallace. week although only one young lady finishes there this term. May 26, 1916 The School Board met at Belmont Monday night and elected the following teachers for this year: Miss Tea Hays, principal; Miss Peachie Thompson, assistant. ***Educational Jottings In the recent Common School diploma examination, Miss Claudia Duvall, of Clermont, led the class with Miss Martha Lee, of Belmont only a few points behind. Miss Duvall has been well prepared by Miss Melton and Miss Ice as her teachers, while Miss Lee is a pupil of Miss Van Meter, and spent a few weeks here before the examination. Both are bright, studies (sic) young girls and will no doubt enter high school the coming term. On the above examinations, 29 passed and 12 failed to make the necessary grades. The following students gook the white teacher’s examination here Friday and Saturday: Stanley Wise, Mattie Funk, Myrtle Achors, Edyth Cla rk, Ida Greenwell, Gladys Welch, Louise Monroe, Leslie Herps, Lounette Stansbury, Blanche Masden, Ella Jenkins, Blanche Jeffries, Mary Bell, Fanny Melton, Margaret Hardesty, Alma Forest, Lena Ice, Nadine Melton. The Baccalaureate sermon was preached to the 10 young lady graduates here Sunday by Rev. Ryan, thus beginning one of the greatest weeks ever seen in Shepherdsville and will probably be the beginning of a new high school area in this community. The town of Lebanon Junction has also put on her best dress this Mrs. C. C. Daugherty, member of the County School Board, has just purchased a new automobile. Little Junior Stout, a ten year old pupil of the Sugar Valley school was kicked by a mule last week and his skull crushed j ust above the left eye. Strange to say, he may recover, as he was rushed to the city and an operation performed at once. Miss Ruby Carlin, of Whitfield, was recently married to Dr. Furnace of Waterford, Ky. The bride is well known in that part of the county, is of a very prominent family and at one time taught her home school one or two terms. The Shepherdsville Graded School Board met last week and elected all the old teachers for another term and will probably put in one new room by September. The list so elected are as follows: Prof. Sanders, Miss White, Miss Stallings, Miss Raymond, Miss Collings, Miss Hall. Everybody in this school district is pleased, nobody’s kicking for the same trustees and the same teachers are all recalled and the tax by the way is gradually getting smaller and school getting larger. Can you beat it? If not, then move over next fall and “jine in”. ***Card of Thanks Page 26 We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for the many kindness shown during the illness and death of Mrs. Geo. Weller. We also wish to thank the ministers for their consoling words and their prayers. Husband and Children. ***The Finger of Scorn Big play to be given at the Maccabee Hall at Mt. Washington June 7 for benefit of the new school building to be built this summer. 35, 25 and 15 cents. Everybody come out and help a good cause. ***Democratic Convention Lindsay Ridgway elected chairman, delegates elected and instructed. (Etc) ***Rural Carrier Examinations The United States Civil Services Commission has announced an examination for the County of Bullitt to fill the position of rural carrier of Shepherdsville and vacancies that may later occur on rural routes from other post offices. Etc. ***Mt. Washington Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gentry, Mrs. H. S. Porter and Miss Lee Swearingen attended the WMU meeting at Little Union Baptist Church Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mothershead were guests of Almer Barnes and wife Sunday. Wallace Smith, of New Albany, visited Miss Alberta McFarland recently. Mrs. Minnie Harriman and son, of Cincinnati, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor last Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. week. Marion Mothershead and Lewis McGee spent Sunday in the city with the former’s sister, Mrs. Lee Markwell and Mr. Markwell. Born to the wife of Vaughn Lloyd, the 23rd, a boy. Rev. and Mrs. D. R. Peak and two little girls spent Sunday at Fairmount. Mr. and Mrs. Will Anderson, of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Anderson, Mrs. Laura Anderson and daughter, Miss Love, motored to Frankfort Sunday. Miss Isalene Harris visited her aunt, Mrs. Angelene Pinella in the city recently. Miss Eunice Johnson, of Fern Creek, spent last week with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Braithwaite. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Troutman, Misses Lulie Swearingen and L o t t i e Troutman spent Wednesday in Louisville. Mitch Moore was called to Frankfort Sunday on account of the illness of his baby, who with Mrs. Moore was visiting relatives there. Mrs. Trixie Partee, of Memphis, Tenn, who has been visiting relatives in Louisville and Indiana is spending a few days with Mrs. Mattie Herrin before returning home. Among those who visited here during the District Conference last week were: Mrs. E. M. Miller and daughter, Evelyn of Okolona, with Mrs. P. N. Fox. Miss Ida May Owen with Mrs. J. W. Harris. Mrs. Leslie Figg, of Simpsonville, and Mrs. Sallie Seaton with Mrs. W. F. Queen. Mrs. Pearl Lee of Shepherdsville with Mrs. O. E. Hall. M i s s M a r y P a r s o ns, of Leitchfield, with Mrs. Stuyler Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Loretto and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Miller, of Springfield with Rev. and Mrs. D. R. Peak. Those who came for only one day were Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Combs, Mrs. C. F. Troutman, Miss Mary Palmer Combs, Mrs. Howell Smith, C. F. Troutman Jr of Shepherdsville, Mesdames J. C. Showalter, Mac Borders, and Miss Kathryn Jones of Louisville, Mesdames J. B. Reid, Oscar Hawes, W. A. McCrocklin, and Miss Elizabeth Reid, of Fern Creek. A large number of preachers and delegates were entertained. Reverends R. O. Penick, of Hodgensville, B. W. Hardin of Shepherdsville, T. J. Wade of Irvington, and E. P. Deacon of Big Springs, were accompanied by their wives. The District Conference was certainly a blessing to all who attended each day afforded some new entertainment for thought and study. Sermons were preached by the following: Dr. H. C. Morrison, Rev. J. L. Reid, of Sonora, Rev. T. J. Wade of Irvington, Dr. F. M. Thomas of Louisville, and Rev. Charlie Crowe of Brandenburg, and short addresses by the following visitors: Dr. Repass, President of Logan College at Russellville; E. S. Boswell agent of the Methodist Orphans Home and Rev. A. P. Page 27 Lyon, presiding elder of Louisville district. I have neither words nor space to tell of all the good things enjoyed through the week. $800 was subscribed by free will offering for the support of missionaries in the foreign field. A plenteous dinner was spread each day in the Maccabee Hall, amply sufficient for the crowd assembled and timidity was the only hindrance to everyone getting a square meal. ***Big Revival Meeting Shepherdsville’s big revival campaign will open Sunday June 4th at the Methodist Church. Denominational Forces will combine and centralize their efforts on the one main objective: To give men and women a clear vision of the “unsearchable richness of Christ”. The campaign will be under the direct leadership of Rev. Andrew Johnson, an evangelist of twenty years nation wide experience. Testimonials to him by Fred B. Fisher, Laymen’s Missionary movement, New York City, J. B. Carns, Supt, Northwestern Nebraska Conference, Dr. A. H. Doak, Presbyterian Pastor, Wilmore, Kentucky, and Rev. Walker, Baptist pastor, Wilmore, Ky. ***Commissioners Sale Mrs. Daisy Vaughn & etc VS Mary Dell Barnes &c. Two plots, one two plus acres and the other one and one-half acres (adjoining), being all the land owned by Wm. Fox at the time of his death and conveyed by heirs of Wm. Fox to W. T. Fox by deed May, 1888, being the same property conveyed to C. E. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Stansberry and wife, Pollie Stansberry by deed, August 1909 from W. T. Fox and the same conveyed to W. L. Barnes from C. E. Stansbury and wife August 1910. Etc. V. H. Rouse, Special Comm. Bullitt Circuit Court. ***Pleasant Hill (Crowded out last issue) Mrs. Downs, of Solitude, visited her daughter, Mrs. Ed Ash Sunday. Willie Dacon lost a fine mare last week. Miss Sola Mae Hibbs is visiting Mrs. Smith Roby this week. Frank Mudd has purchased a new Ford machine. Miss Ainslee Barger spent Monday night with Mrs. Smith Roby. B. D. Burch, wife and daughter, Marie Elizabeth, were Sunday guests of Smith Roby and wife. J. V. Rouse and wife visited R. C. Simmons Sunday. Mrs. Asa Lutes and daughter were Friday guests of Mrs. R. J. Clark. Miss Edyth and Ainslee Barger, Louis Roby and Milton Clark visited Miami and Willie Dacon Sunday. Little Miss Eunice Crenshaw is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Hibbs, of Cox’s Creek this week. Mrs. Arp Harmon is visiting Mrs. Will Magruder of Deatsville. Mrs. B. D. Burch and little daughter and Miss Miami Deacon were in Mt. Washington last Saturday. Henry Roby visited his sister, Mrs. K. S. Jones at Lenora Saturday. Miss Sola Mae Hibbs spent Tuesday night with Miss Edyth and Ainslee Barger. Milton Clark called on Miss Edna Mathis at Lenore Sunday evening. Louis Roby, of Solitude, and Miss Miami Deacon called Miss Edyth Barger Saturday night. Milton Clark and Willie Deacon made a flying trip to Bardstown Saturday night. Master Robert Jones, of Louisville, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. S. S. Barger. Ed Ash and family, Mrs. Sex Barger, Master Robert Jones, Miami and Willie Deacon all attended the entertainment given at the Masonic hall at Shepherdsville Friday night. ***Sells-Floto Circus Champion Shows of the World coming to Louisville on June 5. Special Low Rate Excursions on all Roads. (Article) ***Commissioners Sale H. H. Combs VS C. Q. Shepherd. 197 acre tract to satisfy judgment of $1209.69. Mentions Kennison’s corner on Salt River, Cooks line, Simmon’s corner, Mean’s line, Froman’s line. V. H. Rouse, Special Comm. Bullitt CC ***Cedar Creek Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Burch and little daughter, and Miss Fronia James motored to Louisville Sunday to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Roby and son, Oma, spent Sunday with Tom Page 28 Hibbs and wife. Mrs. Kate Greenwell and daughter, Ada, spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Tad Harris. Miss Sola May Hibbs spent last week with relatives in Pleasant Hill vicinity. Misses Myrtle and Rena Shaw spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Hughie Noe. Miss Zella Owen, of Bethel, former teacher at Victory, spent from Friday until Monday with Mrs. O. P. Basham and others of this vicinity. Miss Zella made many friends while teaching here who always gladly welcome her back. Chas. Ratliff and two sons, Curtis and Otis Ray, Wm. Shaw and Royal Ratliff Sr spent Sunday the guests of the former’s mother of Lotus. Emmett Crenshaw and Miss Ada Greenwell motored to Lincoln Farm Sunday. Bernard Roby spent Saturday night with Milton Clark. Gorden (sic) Bridwell left last Thursday for Ohio to spend the summer with his grandparents. Mrs. Mae Greenwell and Miss Violetta Roby took supper with Mrs. J. W. Barrall, of Shepherdsville, last Friday evening after which Mrs. Greenwell was initiated in the ladies lodge at that place. Miss Miami Deacon spent Sunday the charming guest of Misses Magruder of Deatsville. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Roby entertained company from High Grove Sunday. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. This neighborhood was very sorry to hear of the serious condition of Elmer Bishop. Rev. Everette Deacon will preach at Victory Wednesday night. We always gladly welcome Bro. Everett in this vicinity as he is one of our home boys. Mr. and Mrs. Lem Swearingen and daughters spent Sunday with Henry Harris and wife of Fancy. Chas. Ratliff purchased a fine surrey for which he paid $112.00 Miss Lizzie Mattonly, of Bardstown, returned home Wednesday after spending a week with Miss Myrtle Shaw. Misses Edyth and Ansile (sic) Barger entertained Sunday afternoon: Misses Mollie and Violetta Roby, Sola Hibbs, Myrtle Crenshaw, Messrs Lupearl Hibbs, Horrie Thompson, Bernard Roby, Ernest Hibbs and Milton Clark. A. V. Greenwell and H. T. Grant were at Shepherdsville Saturday. Misses Violetta and Mollie Roby and Miami Deacon, Messrs Horrie Thompson and Lupearl Hibbs attended church at New Salem Sunday and spent a most delightful outing afterwards. Tad Harris still remains ill. We are very sorry indeed to hear of the death of little Morris Samuels, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Embry Samuels of Deatsville. To the father and mother, we extend sympathy. Miss Fronia James spent one afternoon last week with her aunt, Mrs. Mack Jones. Farmers in this vicinity are very busy setting tobacco plants since the nice rain. Mrs. Chas. Jones spent Saturday night with her sister, Mrs. John Shaw. Hughie Noe and wife moved from the farm of Henry Harris to B. D. Burch farm. O. P. Basham sold a fine bunch of hogs to Clyde Troutman recently. ***Good Work on Streets The Town Board are doing some good work on the streets. All the low places have been drained so no filthy water will stand on the street. Commencing at the new town limits on Bullitt’s Lick Road, they have made a new street to the depot and from the Fair Grounds to the river and out Second Street to the underpass. Altogether, there will be more than 1000 yards of rock in all used. Mr. W. A. Cook has the work in charge and he with the t own b o a r d a r e t o be complimented for the good work for when the taxpayers get such good value for their money no one will or should kick. So let everybody help and we will have one of the best towns in the State. ***Hebron Mrs. Miles Saunders spent the week end with Miss Sara Williams at her home at Taylorsville, Kentucky. Miss Lounette Stansbury spent the week end with Miss Paralee Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hall, of Mt. Washington spent Sunday with Mrs. Jas. Scott and daughters. Dr. Randall and family motored out and spent Sunday with Mr. Page 29 and Mrs. Latham. Mr. Hagerman is in the community this week soliciting life insurance. Miss Katie May Ball spent the week end with Mrs. Russell at Shepherdsville. Rev. W. O. Beatty preached at Little Flock Sunday on “Church Discipline.” At the close of morning service, the beautiful and solemn service of baptism was performed. A young lady added to the church. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beeler were dinner guests of Jas. Cochran Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw spent last Thursday in the city with her sister, Mrs. Church, of Lyndhurst and Mrs. T. J. Brooks, St. Joseph Infirmary. Mrs. J. R. Ball and Miss Birdie Ball spent Saturday in the city shopping. Mrs. T. J. Brooks is improving and hopes are entertained that she may soon be able to come home. Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Patton, sister and brother of Mrs. T. J. Brooks, have returned to their homes in Bricknell, Indiana. Mrs. Sadie Sanders and Mrs. Patrick spent Saturday shopping in the city. Mrs. Hardin Holsclaw is seriously ill of kidney trouble. Strawberries are ripening and Bert Gentry and others are sending the luscious fruit to market. J. R. Ball and daughters attended the exercises of the Shepherdsville High School. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mrs. Will Gentry entertained the families of Wm. Thornberry and Oliver Scott to dinner Sunday. The dear girls are covering their arms with long sleeves now, but making a conspicuous display of their nether limbs. One is about as nauseating as the other. Why can’t women dress as modestly as men do? There is prayer meeting every Wednesday night at Little Flock. Rev. W. O. Beatty was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bell Sunday. ***Card of Thanks Kind editor: Please give me space in your newspaper to thank my many friends of Brooks for the nice donation they sent me which contained such things as flour, sugar, coffee, canned corn, tomatoes, fruit and peas, potatoes, preserves, jelly and rhubarb. I don’t know how to express my appreciation as I would like to for the box of good things and that of being remembered by so many of the Brooks people. May the blessings of God be upon all who had any part in it is the prayer of your humble servant. B. W. Hardin. ***Personals Mrs. George Bowman left Sunday for French Lick Springs to spend a week. Noah Smith and wife have arrived to spend a few days with their daughter, Mrs. G. S. Patterson. Lest we forget – July 4 th is the day for the Red Men’s Picnic at fairgrounds at Shepherdsville. Miss Eloise Baker, of Louisville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. H. Sanders. Mrs. J. H. Sanders spent Friday in Louisville the guest of friends. Rufus Stallings, of Belmont, was here Monday. The Red Men’s Picnic on July 4 th will be bigger and better than ever. Mrs. Ewing Crenshaw and Ollie Maraman were guests Saturday and Sunday of Mrs. Sue Maraman. Jess Ice spent Sunday at Brooks. Jess says on business but it looked like it was to see one of Brooks’ most beautiful belles. Miss Anna Pierce was called to Louisville Friday on account of the death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Ed Givens. Mrs. Gurley Smith died at her home near Barrallton May 18. “In time of peace, prepare for war”, so prepare yourself for a good time at the Red Men’s Picnic. W. E. Ashby spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Amanda Bowman is on the sick list. Mrs. Ewing Crenshaw and niece, Miss Ollie Lee Maraman spent several days last week in Louisville. Henry Deacon and wife attended church Sunday at Mt. Eden. Prof. Ora Roby and wife spent Sunday with friends at Mt. Eden. W. T. Lee is having his house painted. Mrs. Jennie Trunnell left Monday to spend a few days in the city. Page 30 Mrs. Rosa McNutt left Sunday to spend some time with her brother, Henry Miller, at Lebanon Junction. Mrs. Mollie Miller, of Lebanon Junction, spent Friday eve with Mrs. W. F. Monroe. Prof. Hancock and family moved to the Judge Morrow property on Second Street Wednesday. John Nicholson and John Moore, of Cupio, were here Wednesday on business. Mrs. Sue Crenshaw is spending this week with Ewing Crenshaw and family. Miss May Cundiff, of Belmont, has arrived to spend some time with her uncle, R. H. Smith. Rev. Cunningham has returned from Missouri. P. K. Church, of Clamore, Oklahoma, who is visiting relatives in Kentucky, is the guest of Lindsey Ridgway and family. W. H. Hays and wife, of Cincinnati, are visiting Mr. Hays’ parents at Salt River. C. V. Wiseman spent the weekend at his home in Hardin County. He went home straight and came back the same way. Miss Claudia Duvall, who recently took the high school examination, is reported to have received the highest average made in the county. Walter Mobley recently wore his Sunday clothes for 72 straight hours without removing them. He got so he called them his every day and night clothes. What is the use of having pajamas when you can sleep just as well in your Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. clothes? A. G. Shields, of Hobbs, spent Saturday night and Sunday with friends at Deatsville, talking over old times before the war, rekindling smoldering sparks. Mrs. Gordon, of Louisville, spent from Saturday until Monday with her husband, Holley Gordon at the Duvall house. Monday was a gala day at Chapeze as 125 saloon keepers from Chicago and Louisville were the guests of Wright and Taylor and spent the day inspecting the hole of Old Charter. Good cheer was on top and it is reported that many of the inhabitants walked across the new bridge for the first time. Misses Monica and Helen Kurtz of Cox’s Creek, visited various friends in this neighborhood last week. They are charming girls and returned to their homes with numbers of scalps hanging at their belts. They are coming for a longer visit this week and no doubt will finish their conquests. Two of our boys are already calling for mercy. Moody Boyd and A. Y. Culton, of Chapeze, visited here last week. Father A. J. Allard, who has been conducting a Mission here for ten days, is now giving a series of lectures to continue through Thursday night. He is a very able and interesting speaker and expounds the doctrines of the Catholic Church fearlessly but not offensively. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. W. Chris Perkins, who has been very ill of pneumonia, is now on the road to recovery and unless complications arise, she will be out in a few days. Jas. Hahn and family were honored guests at the marriage of Chas. Roberts and Beatrice Newbold, both colored, at the colored church near Bardstown Junction last Saturday at 8 p.m. The young couple are highly respected by both whites and colored people. He is the efficient engineer at Wright & Taylor’s Distillery and the happy couple begin their life under most favorable circumstances. Clarence Brooks and wife, of the city, spent Sunday with J. N. Brook’s family. While there, Mrs. Clarence Brooks received a message notifying her of the death of h e r father at Freelandville, Indiana. Miss Teresa Brooks took Emily and Robert Brooks to the city Friday and spent a few days with their mother, Mrs. T. J. Brooks, who lies at death’s door at St. Joseph’s Infirmary. Mr. Brooks has been at her bedside for the past week. Wm. Schaeffer, of Chapeze, as he was returning from Church last Sunday ran into the gatepost at the entrance of his homeplace and not withstanding the fact that he yelled lustily, whoa, whoa, the machine refused to stop until wrecked by the post. No one was seriously hurt. We have received an invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Bethel College, Hopkinsville, KY May 19th to 23rd . One of the fair graduates will be Miss Lois Severance, one the our sweetest and prettiest girls, who with her parents recently moved to Hopkinsville. The Masons of this vicinity are preparing to accept the hospitality of Bullitt Lodge on June 1st at their annual homecoming. There will be a goodly number present. Miss Mary Jeffries Cooper, eldest daughter of Hiram Cooper, will graduate from the Girl’s High School in Louisville. ***For Rent I have three good houses, near S h e p h e r d s v i l l e , f o r re n t reasonable. S. B. Simmons ***Hebron (Crowded out last week) N. H. Miller, wife and two daughters were dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. Holsclaw last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Raymond, of the city, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ball. Miss Irene Brooks spent the week in the city. Page 31 150 girls and boys took the examination for county school diplomas in Jefferson County last Friday. While loading a large load of hay last Friday morning, Jas. Pope Jr was seriously injured when the boom pole broke, the larger end striking him on the head knocking him unconscious for sometime. The family physician, Dr. Ridgway, of Shepherdsville, was called. James is one of our finest boys, bright and businesslike and we deplore the accident but trust he will soon be out again with no serious effects. Little Flock Sunday School will go fishing June 17. Dig your bait. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. June 9, 1916 ***Editorial Jottings Prof. S. E. Hancock has resigned as principal of the High School at Mt. Eden in Shelby County and recommended Prof. W. A. Whitlow of Lebanon Junction. Upon that recommendation, Mr. Whitlow was chosen and will begin his term there Sept. 1, 19l6. In the recent white teachers examinations sent out over this state, many failures are noted. As far as we can learn as this goes to press, the following teachers were elected for the schools of this county Saturday, June 3rd , 1916. Needmore - Stella Brumley, trustee, Joe Dickey. Hebron - Blanche Jeffries, trustee, E. Z. Wiggington Brooks - Verna Funk, trustee, Mrs. McElroy. Beech Grove - Lena Ice, trustee, S. G. Thornberry. Pitts Point - Mary Dawson, trustee, A. E. Viers Beech Grove - Bernie Lee, trustee, H. A. Cundiff. Hays - Neil Cummings, trustee, Frank Harned Zion -?????, trustee, Bev Brashear Cane Run - Ida Greenwell, trustee, O. H. Harned Harned - Nettie Starks, trustee, S. H. Ricketts Mt. Carmel - Betty Cash, trustee, J. R. Burchell. Hardin County had 23 failures out of 43 who took it. Green Briar - Zella Owen, trustee, L. Q. Owen. Nelson County, out of some 25 or 30 to be examined, only one made a first class certificate. M t . W a s h i ng t o n Swearingen and Mary trustee, W. A. King. Jefferson County had 53 to take the examination, but are not yet through grading. Sugar Valley - Dora Harris, trustee, Joe Harris Highland - Cecil Funk, trustee, Lee Tierney Edgewood - Lounette Stansbury, W. T. Carrithers. Nichols - ???, trustee, Elmer Ridgway. Whitfield - Nell Anderson, trustee, D. H. Wiggington. Mt. Olive - ???, trustee, Chas. Funk. Cedar Glades - ?????. trustee, John Raymond Corinth - Willie Chickering, trustee, John Moore Pleasant Hill - Edna Stark, trustee, Sex Barger. Chappell’s - Evelyn Howell, trustee, C. C. Daugherty. Cedar Grove - Lillian Thompson, trustee, H. C. Thompson Sunny Side - Edward Barrall, trustee, J. A. Barrall Victory - Bertha Trunnell, trustee, Vern Jones Shades - Maria Adkinson, trustee, Robt. Hardesty. Woodsdale - Neva Magruder, trustee, Will Shaw Woodlawn - Margaret Hardesty, trustee, John Chambers Hobbs - Varina Mudd, trustee, Robt. Briscoe. Licks - Nellie Scott, trustee, Tom Mattingly. Clermont - Nadine Melton and Ethel Jenkins, trustee, Geo. Taylor Mt. Elmira - Geneva Joyce, trustee, Chas. Kneisler. Misses Susie Hall and Daisy Franklin, who have been living in school at Midway returned Saturday. Misses Lola Hoagland, Eva Bailey and Maud Barrall, of this county, took the examination last month in Jefferson County. The division board of Leaches, which met Saturday passed resolutions to forever reject any teacher for any of their schools who had promised to accept a school and later decline to teach it. The school census for the next two years have just been completed and show a grand total of 3148, or 47 more than last year. We have only 173 colored children in the county against 191 last year. L ea Bell, Glen Ella, ???. trustee, Stoney Weller Page 32 Culvert Springs - Bertha Engle, trustee, H. Shepherd Oak Grove - Gladys Welch, trustee, O. H. Masden The School Board at Bardstown Junction met last Monday and elected the following teachers: Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Prof. H. T. Gibson, Principal; Miss Fanny Belle Melton, assistant. Miss Melton is well known here and is a bright studious young lady while Mr. Gibson who lives at Wilmore, KY, come well recommended and holds life certificate issued by the State Department at Frankfort, Ky, which is the only life diploma of its kind recorded in this office except the one issued a few years ago to Miss Nora Bridwell of Solitude. He visited here fifty years ago and knew the fathers and grandfathers of the present generation. Then W. B. Maple spoke, a witty, humorous speech. One of the pleasant features of the evening was the singing of Mr. Rogers, formerly of Chicago, but now of Louisville. ***Cedar Creek Mr. and Mrs. Eli Roby spent Sunday with H. T. Grant and wife. ***For Sale or Trade. Bicycle with Smith Motor Wheel. Good as new. Would trade for a driving horse. Dr. David Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Lem Swearingen and two daughters spent Sunday with the former’s sister, Stonie Weller and family. ***Home Coming Mrs. W. R. Greenwell spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Barrall of Shepherdsville. About the best affair we have attended in years was the Home Coming at the Masonic Temple on the evening of June 1st. It was the second annual, was largely attended and fairly bristled with a t t r a c t iv e f e a t u r e s. T he instrumental music was furnished by Miss Ida Charles and Mary Elizabeth Carroll and Miss Austine Brooks and Mr. C. E. McCormick, while the vocal music was furnished by Dr. Bates, Mr. Everette P. Rogers and Prof. Sanders. Tot Carroll was toast master at the banquet. Lindsay Ridgway delivered the address of welcome. T. J. Adams, Grand Master of Kentucky, was introduced and made a lengthy address. Major John H. Leathers, of Louisville, who has been Treasurer of the Grand Lodge for thirty odd years spoke feelingly of Shepherdsville in the olden days. Henry Jones and wife spent Sunday with R. J. Clark and wife. B. D. Birch (Burch ?), wife and daughter, little Miss Martha Elizabeth, Smith Roby and wife motored to Buffalo, Ky Saturday to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Basham and J. H. Jones attended church at Cedar Grove Sunday. Miss Sola Mae Hibbs spent Saturday night with Misses Edyth and Ansilee (sic) Barger. Misses Mollie and Violetta Roby spent Sunday with Miss Ada Greenwell. W. H. Nusz, wife and daughter, Etta, spent Saturday in Louisville. Marvin Weller and family attended church at Cedar Grove Sunday and were the guests of her brother, Bert Deacon and family. Page 33 J. L. Jones and wife spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Arp Harmon. Watch for the posters to see the prizes in the Picnic on 4th of July. Master Ralph Greenwell spent several days recently with his grandparents, Mc Roby and wife. Henry Adams returned to the city Saturday after spending ten days with his sister, Mrs. Jesse Roby. Rev. McCormick will preach at Victory Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. All come out to hear him. Misses Zora Raymond and Alleen Swearingen were in Louisville shopping Monday. Mesdames Sude Swearingen and daughter, Miss Alleen, and Ann Jones spent Saturday with their mother, Mrs. Arp Harmon. Jess Raymond spent Sunday with his nephew, A. V. Greenwell and wife. Tom Hibbs will move Shepherdsville soon. to Henry Harris and wife were in the city Saturday shopping. Mrs. A. V. Greenwell spent Monday with her parents, Mc Roby and wife. ***Baptist Church Notice There are some special reasons why all the members of the Church in Shepherdsville should be at the services next Sunday morning. I will preach at Oak Grove schoolhouse next Sunday afternoon at 2:30. H. C. Combs ***Belmont Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Rev. Barrett is still our pastor. He was the recipient of the great honor of being selected for pastor for another year. He filled his appointment Sunday and Sunday night. Quite a crowd attended. Old Belmont is somewhat lonesome now since school has closed and all the bright girls and intelligent boys have returned to their many homes for the recreation of their long vacation. All are eagerly looking forward to the time when the bell will call the “chills” from their play to duties of study. In the recent common school diploma examination, the successful applicants from near here were T. S. Shepherd, Blanche G. Engle, Martha Lee and Garnett Masden. These young students deserve our heartiest congratulations. We desire to see all of these enter High School the coming term. Mrs. C. A. Hill and little daughter, Anna Lee, attended the commencement exercises in Shepherdsville Friday night and were the guests of Mrs. Clarence Dawson. R. F. Davis has recently purchased a Ford machine and seems to be an excellent chaffer (sic) as he has escaped any serious accidents so far in his freshman year of autoing. A number of young folks assembled in the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bradbury Saturday night and were very pleasantly entertained by music, both instrumental and vocal. Mrs. Bradbury is a most excellent pianist and both Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury are exceedingly popular, especially among the young folks. Those present were Misses Blanche and Bertha F. Engle, Martha, Myrtle and Beulah Lee and Virginia Bradbury, Messrs George and Stanley Bradbury, Stanley and Jeffie Lee, Prof. T. B. Lee of Pitts Point, Lindsay Engle, Wm. Thomas and Rusaw Engle. Mr. and Mrs. V. O. Gaban and son motored from Louisville Saturday night and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bradbury. They were accompanied by John Boyd. Miss Tea Hayes will have charge of the advanced department of Belmont Graded school for the term of 1916-17. Miss Peachie Thompson will teach the primary folks again. Both are splendid instructors and the citizens of this town are anticipating a regular revival of the “Art of Learning”. ***Notice My wife, having left home against my will, Notice is hereby given that I will not be responsible for debts she may contract. R. B. Purcell, May 30, 1916. ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent the week end with her son, Louis Whitledge. Mrs. Lida Morehead and daughter, Beatrice, of the city, spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Laura Newton. Those present were: Misses Bernice and Lillian Lloyd, Wava Dickey, Ruthie Owen, Inez Kirk, Ruth Murry, Anne Smith and Elizabeth Wiggington. A delightful day was spent. We wish Evelyn many more happy birthdays to come. Miss Daisy Frankling (sic), who has been going to school at Midway came Friday to visit Mrs. Hallie Armstrong and friends at this place. Several guests were entertained in the home of Mrs. Laura Newton Sunday. “Uncle” Hayden Bridwell still remains ill, but some better at this time. Louis & John Whitledge were in the city the past week with hogs. Joe Dickey, wife and two daughters, Wava and Ruby, spent Sunday with George Armstrong and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and daughter, of the city, and others were entertained in the home of Mrs. Kate Hall Sunday. Several young people were entertained in the home of Sam Orms and family Sunday. Will Gentry, wife and daughter, Ode Orms, wife and baby, spent Sunday with the latter’s nephew, Mike Gentry, in the Zoneton neighborhood. Mrs. Jane Hall spent the past week with her brother, R. K. Hall and daughter, Hazel. Little Misses Parale (sic) and Hazel Lloyd are spending this week with their aunt, Mrs. Will King near Mt. Washington. Miss Evelyn Bell, of Bell’s Mill, entertained several of her girl friends Friday for dinner, that being her thirteenth birthday. Inez Bishop will spend a while with her cousins, Bernice and Lillian Lloyd. Page 34 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mrs. Kate Hall and family recently entertained Mrs. Lizzie Owen, Claud Stallings, wife and children, Edward Owen, wife and children, Mrs. Rollie Newton and several others. “Uncle” Barley Hall and wife entertained several guests of relatives and friends from the city Sunday. Grace and Ernestine Hall spent the past week with their sister, Mrs. Stella Owen, near Mt. Washington. Dorsey Hecker spent Sunday afternoon with Frankling (sic) Armstrong. Misses Bernice and Lillian Lloyd, Inez Bishop, Talmage Lloyd, Waldo Gentry and others were guests Sunday of the former’s aunt, Mrs. Will King, near Mt. Washington. Mrs. Nancy Peacock passed away on the evening of June 4, 1916. She was a Miss Richey, born July 12, 1845. At 18, she joined the Baptist Church at Kimlin, Scott County, Indiana. At 26 years old, she was married to Mr. Devier, who preceded her to the grave. She lived a widow until Dec. 16, 1897, when she was married to G. W. Peacock, who survives her. She united with the Pleasant Grove Church after she came to this neighborhood and was in attendance as long as she was able. Death was caused by cancer of the eye, of which she was a great sufferer for a long time. She was patient and bore it calmly to the end. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, a daughter of Indiana, one sister of Okolona, three brothers and friends. Deceased was 71 years old. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. McCormick. The text was 107 Psalms and 80th verse “then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desire in heaven”. A good lesson was and words of comfort was brought to all after which she was laid to rest in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. We extend our sympathy with many others to sorrowing ones. ***Hebron Rev. Richard Priest, of South Port, Indiana was the guest of W. J. Bell and family last week. Miss Myra Sanders has completed her school term and is with her parents at Rock Spring for the summer. George Newbanks, of New Albany, Indiana is the guest of his sister, Mrs. H. L. Rogers. Mrs. Donald Gordon and daughter, of New York, spent the week end with Mrs. H. L. Rogers and daughters. Roger Queen, of Texas, returned last week, arriving at 8:30 a.m., and the same afternoon was married to Miss Lura Helm, of Okolona. They went to Jeffersontown and were married by their pastor, Rev. Wheat, in the parlor of the parsonage. They were accompanied by Mrs. Jas. Shanklin, of Louisville. Miss Helm is the daughter of the popular merchant at Okolona, while Roger is the son of Mrs. Emma Queen. We join with their many friends in wishing them much happiness and prosperity. Page 35 They left Monday for their home in Texas. Miss Florence Priest, of South Port, Indiana, and Prof. Huber, of Andover College, will be married June 24. Mrs. T. J. Brooks is at home from the infirmary and is improving slowly. Little Flock will have a fishing party at Paroquet Spring, June 18. The invitation is general. Miss Birdie Ball spent last week with Mrs. W. H. Beeler. Mrs. J. F. Church and Miss Mattie Church spent several days with Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw. Dr. Holsclaw attended the Alumni meeting of his medical college last week. Mrs. H. L. Holsclaw continues quite ill. ***Detective wanted The undersigned Agency will consider applications for membership from certain localities in Kentucky. We look after Criminals, collect names and address of farmers, &c. Collect debts and furnish commercial reports to business concern. We pay salary and fees. For full particulars, write, Va. and Tenn. Detective Agency, Inc. Mahoney Building, Bristol, Tn-Va. ***Well Done, Gentlemen In grading up and placing crushed stone upon the east end of Second Street, between the railroad and school house, the board of trustees have shown good judgment. Our school is our biggest and best asset. From a broad view point, it is worth more Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. to our community than any store or business house in the entire district. It draws people to our town and benefits everybody. In order to have a good school, there must be good streets leading to it. No parent wants his children to wade through seas of water and acres of mud in order to attend school. When this street is completed and a concrete walk constructed, the approaches to our school will be first class and that is as it should be. Our trustees have shown fine judgment in this improvement, and no man with good judgment can censure them for having made the move. ***Lilililoolooloooollalolololizp ieh The above is not the name of a new mule liniment, nor is the name of some Hawaiian society queen, but just the name of a dog. It is the cognomen of a bluish black dog which Clarence Holsclaw and Charles Shoptaw imported from Rabbit Hash, Indiana. It is a mole killer. It does a truck raiser good to see that dog after a mole. As above stated, the dog is of a bluish black color, with pale yellow ears and a lavender effect under each eye, with pink taffeta splotches on his left legs; sharp pointed wasp colored tail and right legs slightly showing the tiger tawn. Dog has a powerful appetite and not the least bit inclined to mince - just swallows the whole outfit. Besides hunting moles, this dog will tree squirrels, fight groundhogs, chase rabbits and eat grapevines. ***Will Spend Vacation Here Ida Fern Foster will arrive in Shepherdsville about the middle of June. She is coming back full of Arizona sunshine and bubbling over with the enthusiasm of the West. She has battled with the sad storm, plucked the winter roses and roamed the magic desert. She has gathers poetry, legend and variances peculiar to the wild and beautiful southwest and comes prepared to entertain any who may wish her services. ***Personals Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Roehrs and little son of St. Matthews spent the weed end with Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Barrall. They visited T. J. Barrall and family Sunday. Mrs. F. G. Thomas left Saturday morning for a three or four weeks visit to friends and relatives in Hardin and Larue Counties. Mrs. W. R. Greenwell spent from Saturday to Monday with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Barrall. Several from here spent Monday in the city and went to the circus. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Smith, Mrs. Eugene Fleming and Mrs. Fisher Harned and daughter, Mary Quinn, motored to Louisville Monday and attended the circus. Obe Funk, of Brooks, spent Saturday here on business. Miss Evalena Howell is spending a few days this week in the city the guest of friends and relatives. Waverly Bell spent a few days in Hardin County this week. Mrs. Howard Maraman and little daughter spent several days this week with her mother. Mrs. J. T. Hardy and children and Page 36 Mrs. Linnie Hayes have returned home after spending last week with Mrs. Dr. Ridgway. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Troutman, Millard and Woodford Troutman, Willie Mae Ridgway, Clara Lynn Funk and Evelyn Bates spent last Sunday at Jeffersontown. Mrs. Maria Foster is spending this week with Mrs. J. H. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Bell, of Louisville, spent Sunday with Mrs. J. H. Bell. Joe Chappell and wife and Carl Daugherty and wife of the Knobs spent Saturday night and Sunday the guests of W. E. Ashby and family. Porter Bridwell called on his best girl Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Miller, Miss Doris and Holloway Miller and Alice Hardesty, of the Gap, were guests of Louis M. Barrall and family at Mt. Eden Sunday. Miss Peachie Thompson is spending this week with Mrs. Howard Maraman. Willie Swearingen and sister, Miss Geneive, of near Cedar Grove took supper with Miss Zollie Swearingen Saturday night and attended the picture show. Dr. Ridgway has bought a new Ford automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Straeffer and two children and Mrs. Straeffer’s mother, Mrs. Dullie Marshall are the guests of the Misses Coleman at “The Meadows”. Miss Margariute (sic) Farris who has been the guest of her cousin, Miss Mayme Stephens for a few weeks has returned to her home in Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Cave City, Ky. Eugene Henderson and wife spent Wednesday in Louisville. John L. Sneed was in Louisville Wednesday on business. Jas. B. and L. (?) L. Dawson, of Lebanon Junction, were here on business Wednesday. R. L. Mudd, of Lebanon Junction, was in Louisville Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Stephens and daughter, Miss Maymee, and Guy Hecker, of Louisville, will leave next Tuesday for a motor trip and visit to relatives in Columbia City, Indiana. They will be absent a week or ten days. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Stephens and daughter, Miss Maymee, and niece, Miss Margaruite Farris, who has been visiting them, and Mr. Sneed motored to Cave City Sunday and spent Sunday and Monday with Miss Farris’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Farris, of that place. Mrs. Farris is a sister of Mrs. Stephens. They report a delightful ride and most enjoyable visit. Misses Ophelia and Bertie Coleman, who spent the winter with their niece, Mrs. Eugene DuPont and Mr. DuPont, their sister, Mrs. Jennie Johnson, at Wilmington, Del and their sister, Mrs. Arthur Moxham in New York, have returned to their beautiful country home “The Meadows” near town and are at home for the summer. ***Wanted to Buy - A good second hard Cream Separator. S. E. Hancock, Shepherdsville ***Breaks Arm - Mr. Chas. Dawson, while at the depot last Thursday evening after some freight, fell and broke his arm in two places above the wrist. At last reports, he was doing nicely. ***Hebron Service - You are invited to attend services at Hebron Sunday. J. R. Cunningham. ***Report on the condition of the Peoples Bank in Mt. Washington as of June 1, 1916. Total $96,166.99. J. W. Harris, Vice President, W. L. McGee, Cashier. Lindsay Ridgway, CBC by Bert Hall, D. C. ***Report on the condition of the Lebanon Junction Bank as of June 1, l916. Total $106,9l6.11 Wm. Heizer, Vice President, R. M. Hocker, Cashier. J. B. Arnold, Notary Public ***For Sale - I will sell the farm known as the A. S. Nelson Farm situated on the Bardstown Road near Cedar Grove church, about 5 miles southeast of Shepherdsville, consisting of 264 acres, more or less, for the sum of $10 per acre. Anyone who wants a good place could not do better than purchase this one. Reason for selling is too far away to look after it. Anyone interested address W. A. Nelson, Calfax, Wash. ***Cedar Creek Rev. W. B. Hardin will not get to fill his regular appointment at Victory Saturday on account of quarterly meeting. Henry Adams, of Louisville, is spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. Susie Roby. E. B. Samuels, of Barrallton, called on Miss Ada Greenwell Saturday and Sunday. Page 37 J. V. Jones and family spent Sunday at Shepherdsville the guests of relatives. Miss Sola Mae Hibbs was a visitor of Miss Myrtle Crenshaw Friday night. Misses Alleen Swearingen, Fronie James, Violetta and Mollie Roby and Lupearl Hibbs attended the High School commencement at Shepherdsville Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Basham dined with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones. B. D. Burch, wife and little daughter and J. V. Rouse spent Sunday out motoring. Misses Violetta and Mollie Roby entertained the following guests Sunday night: Misses Ada Greenwell, Sola Mae Hibbs, Messrs Henry Adams of the city, Lupearl Hibbs, Horrie Thompson, Clifford Bolton and Mr. and Mrs. Oral Basham. A. V. Greenwell, wife and son were guests of her parents, Mc Roby and wife Sunday. J. V. Jones made a flying trip to Lebanon Junction Saturday. We regret very much to hear of the death of Elmer Bishop. Mrs. Nancy Ann Ratliff (nee Mumphrey) wife of the late Chas. Ratliff passed out of this life suddenly Monday, May 29, 1916 at 3 o’clock a.m. of organic heart trouble at the home of her son, Chas. Ratliff, of this place, of whom she has been visiting the past week, her home being at Cane Springs. Mrs. Ratliff was born August 30, 1948, being 67 years, 8 months and 22 days of age and was married to Chas. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Ratliff Feb. 22, 1874. To this union were born six children, five boys surviving her. They are Conrad Ratliff, of Ripley, Mississippi, Frank, Coleman, Gus and Roy Ratliff, all of Cane Springs, Ky. May God bless the heart broken boys as mother was always delighted in all that made them happy and another link has been snapped from the golden chain. One member has left the family circle to return no more and another chair is forever vacant and beyond the dark tides of the mystic river, her spirit is at rest. Besides her five sons, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Geo. West, of Springfield, Ky and Mrs Nelse Hardin, of Loretto, Ky. Nine Grandchildren and a host of loving friends to mourn her loss. The last services were conducted by Rev. McCormick Wednesday, May 31st and she was peacefully laid to rest in the family burying ground near Will Shaw’s of near Cane Springs, Ky. Last Saturday, May 26, 1916 at 7:30 a.m., the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hibbs was visited by the death angel and claimed its own their beautiful and sweet little babe, Tommie Lee, of whom was just awakeni ng to a consciousness of those who loved him so dearly, but was taken away so quickly from the bosom of those into whose lives he was so tenderly loved and cherished. While its loving mother was on a short errand to a near neighbor, Mrs. W. H. Nusz, the child made its way through the foot of the bed in which it had been sleeping. Unfortunately, he got his body through the place, but was unable to get his dear little head through and thus hang in that position until found by his heart broken mother. We cannot understand why this little one was taken from the home in which he was so dear, but our lovingly Heavenly Father deemed it best in his infinite wisdom to call this little “Rose Bud” home. Tommie Lee was born September 25, 1915, being 8 months and 2 days old. He is survived by his heart broken parents, one little sister, both grandmothers and grandfathers and several aunts and uncles, besides being loved by so many other folks. All was done to bring him back to his life but was in vain. So weep not for little “Sonny”, he will be a bright shining angel in the resurrection morn. Sunday at 11 o’clock, funeral services were conducted by Rev. McCormick at Cedar Grove, after which he was laid to rest in that cemetery to meet his loved ones. ***Clermont Death has again invaded our community, taking away with him this time, the sixteen month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gaddie. She died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3rd , and was laid to rest in Vine Hill Cemetery the following day. Little Teresa May just lingered long enough to entwine herself about the heartstrings of her parents, but though the cords are broker here, yet she is only one more treasure laid up in heaven where neither moth nor rust does corrupt nor do thieves break through to steal. The parents have our sympathy. Dr. I. T. Houck, accompanied by Dr. Wallace and wife and Miss Flora Jones, of Louisville, came out in their auto Sunday and Page 38 dined with Mrs. Houck, returning to the city about 6 p.m. after a delightful feast of good things. Camby Hall, of Bardstown, visited his old home here Sunday and with R. Clyde Duvall, Geo. Stephen and Walter Haller, completed arrangements for a camping party, which they are planning for the last of the month. Eastin Houch (sic) went to Louisville with his father Monday to see the Sells-Floto Show. Little Russell Crenshaw, of Louisville, is spending the week with his half sister, Mrs. I. T. Houck. The W. O. W. observed Decoration Day Sunday by covering the grave of their deceased brother, John Willie Thornton, with flowers. The services were beautiful and very impressive. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Ratcliff were called home last Monday by the sudden death of his mother of heart trouble. We are glad to see Robert Sharrard out again after a severe illness. R. Clyde Duvall is the happy possessor of a new rubber tired buggy and no doubt will give all the girls a good time, especially as it is a little H.M.T. Clean up day has been observed in our town and everything from J. W. Chris (Hoggie) Perkins’ feet to Houck’s store now feel the effects. The store has a coat of white paint inside and out, and Hoggie’s feet - but why stir unpleasant things too much? We have often read of Sahara Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Desert and how it has oases in it but we have discovered a territory so dry that it makes Sahara look like mud puddle, namely Chapeze. We visited the aforesaid city last week and even the water was so dry that every time the train passed, some one would have to run to the pump and give a few strokes to keep the cinders from choking the spout, and the only way to get a bath there is to use a little water collected at early dawn from the foliage of the Distillery plant, known by its odor but not by its products, at least by us. The employees begin spitting cotton and foaming at the mouth whenever they come near Clermont. star gleam and fasten it in our abode. Liquor, liquor, everywhere, but not a drop to drink. The Lebanon Junction School Board met last week and elected the following teachers: The mint beds too are so dried up that they do not even stink. Really, it is an ideal place for a preacher or a preachers son, but no place for Dick Own (sic) or Jim Hahn. It was a pleasure to attend the Home Coming and banquet given by Bullitt Lodge F & AM #155 last Thursday evening and we must say that it was just about the swellest affair that was ever pulled off in Shepherdsville. Hospitality beamed from every eye and good cheer was in every handshake. And the Eastern Star Chapter shown like a planet just after it has had its face washed with Sapolio. If we have one weakness we are proud of, it is our love for the Eastern Star especially if there are some bachelor maids and widows connected with it. We would like to catch at least one June 16, 1916 ***Educational Jottings Messrs Edw. and Clay Porter, of Bardstown Junction, returned home Monday from Berea College where they have been attending school the past term. O. H. Harned, trustee at Cane Run school and also road overseer, with the help of his magistrate and road supervisor, gave a big road working last Thursday on the John Hill road near Belmont, leading towards Boston, fully $250 worth of work was done by the citizens free of charge. O. F. Fallis, Principal E. E. Sutherland, Assistant High School Teacher. Primary teachers, Misses Lillie Mooney, Amelia Lee Oaks, Loula Basham, Blanche Masden, Lola Hoagland. In the above list, we find only the names of the teachers who were connected with this school last year, Miss Oaks and Miss Mooney, two of our vest best teachers. Prof. W. C. Wooldridge has just returned home from Florida where he has been teaching school the past two years. William Funk, of Brooks, son of Judge A. E. Funk, has just been awarded the $25 gold metal (sic) given by the Western Kentucky State Normal School for the best orator in that school. Page 39 Mr. Funk expects to take up the study of law in the near future and we congratulate him on this excellent start. Joe Harris, Tom McAfee and W. A. King, of Mt. Washington, were here Monday. The County School Board met Monday and bought 150 new desks besides fixing the time of beginning all rural schools as follows: First Monday in July, August or September, the exact choice of these three dates to be decided by each trustee. The salary schedule will probably be fixed some time in July and consideration may be given to experience, number of years taught in succession in the same school, hours taught per day, exami nations, as well as qualifications and attendance as in the past years. Miss Cecil Funk and mother, Mrs. A. E. Funk are spending this week in Bowling Green. The School Board last Monday approved the sub-trustees nomination in several rural schools and filled them with the following teachers: Eunice Ridgway, Evalena Howell, Geneva Joyce, Nora Bridwell, Neva Magruder, Clara Lynn Funk and Alma Forest. ***Revival Drawing Big Crowds. (Article) ***Kill Big Rattler W. F. Monroe, while out hunting last week met a big rattler. Frank says it came on to meet him when he took aim and shot nearly half of it away. He said it looked like it had at least 20 rattles and a button. He had the buck ager (sic) Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. so bad that he didn’t look after he shot. ***Base Ball The best game of base ball ever seen in that part of the county was played last Sunday in the beautiful Shady Grove park a few miles below Belmont when the local boys played Bill Troll’s youngsters from Fancy. The players on both sides were pretty evenly matched, the pitching and catching being the features. This was the first game of a series to be played between these teams. The second will be played next Sunday, June 18th, at Mr. Troll’s farm near Cedar Grove and a big crowd will no doubt be on hand to pull the Leaches Athletics out in the lead. The line up was as follows: One team - Barger, Herps, Barger, Ridgway, H. Roby, Shepherd, Ira Lee, Troll & Crenshaw. Second team - Lee, Dawson, Dawson, Dawson, Viers, Viers, Carr, Hardy, S. Lee, Hardy, Flesch, & Hill. Shady Grove 6, Fancy 5 ***Resigns at Attorney Hon. Charles Carroll has resigned as attorney for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company to assist the Attorney General of the State as special counsel for the Commonwealth in defending various suits brought by certain public service corporations to prevent the payment by them of franchise tax assessed against them by the State Board Valuation and Assessments. The suits are pending in the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Kentucky and will be taken to the Supreme Court of the United States for final determination. Mr. Carroll was asked to accept this employment by the Governor and Attorney General and fit it his duty as a citizen to aid in the settlement of the questions involved, which are of great importance to the State. He will continue his general practice as heretofore. ***Pleasant Grove WMS The WMS met at Pleasant Grove Church fourth Thursday in May, not as many of our members present as we want to see at our next meeting. We, as a rule, have nice crowd of our members at each meeting. I can answer for our Society that I know none of us ever miss a meeting that we don’t feel that our presence would have been of a help to the President and that we have missed something good which we all enjoy. Our week of prayer was indeed interesting to all who attended, and was a help to us; makes us feel as one family in one Home. Such a Blessed thought to feel at home in God’s House. Splendid programs are arranged for each month by the President. We enjoyed our Methodist society’s members attending our prayer services, will welcome as many of them to our meeting as can attend. Our Society pays dues each month and we have a self denial which we pay as many of us as can and feel like a self denial at such a time is the thing for us to do. We have used part of our self denial money to buy some new Page 40 lamps to light up the choir. It is such a great thing to be both willing and able to help in this great cause. We know how thankful the Missionaries are for each gift; also we feel that they are under such a burden while in the field. While in conclusion, I wish to ask all our members to do their best to be present at our next meeting. Also, we will be so glad to have any visitors who can come with us and feel welcome in our meeting and get the inspiration we receive. Mrs. Blanche Representative. Hall, Press ***Watterson’s Political Crook Woodrow Wilson, who was styled a political crook by Henry Watterson some four years ago, will be the only man thought of in connection with the Presidency at the St. Louis Convention. Notwithstanding the hatred and opposition of Watterson, Mr. Wilson won the nomination and the office, then whipped Mr. Watterson into line, and has done fairly well. In fact, Mr. Wilson has done remarkably well; better in fact than any other man who has occupied the big chair since Lincoln sat there. ***German Loses London, June 11. Germany, up to the end of May, had lost 2,924,586 solders, of whom 734,412 were killed, according to a British official tabulation of the German casualty lists given out here today. The compilation did not include German losses in naval engagements or in the fighting in the German colonies. ***Bullitt Countian wins High Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Honors. Mr. William Funk, son of Judge A. E. Funk, who has been attending the Southern Normal, at Bowling Green, Ky, has won the $25.00 prize in the declaratory contest. This is a star in “Bill’s” crown when you consider that he has been there but one year, while the boy who got second prize has been attending four years. “Bill” has been the recipient of many felicitations and congratulations since his return home, and has promised in the near future to deliver his prize winning declamation to a Bullitt County audience. When it comes to speaking, this young man seems to be a chip off the old block, and in this instance, if the stripling can develop into the speaker that “the old man” has been and is, then he is destined to be a good one. We congratulate Mr. Funk upon his justly won honors and trust that the future may have many others in store for him, for in winning this prize, he brought honors to his parents, his native county and himself. ***A Newspaper What the Democrats of Kentucky need is a newspaper which reaches every home. The CourierJournal is too high and the people will not pay the price, hence they take the Herald which is cheaper. By this means, many Democrats are lead away from Democratic teachings. If we had a Democratic paper in Kentucky as cheap as the Herald, the Democrats would all take it and drop the Herald. In this county, the Herald subscribers out number those of the Courier about three to one. Then the Courier has bolted, and that has soured on the stomachs of many Democrats. And the attitude of the Courier on the whiskey question has killed it out here. ***Coming Soon Miss Ina Fern Foster, the talented reader of Kentucky, who has been teaching the past four years in Glendale, Arizona, is about to return to her home land for the summer. Misses Maud Crenshaw, Edythe (sic) and Ainslee Barger, Sola Mae Hibbs and Calvin Crenshaw motored to River View and Bardstown Sunday. Roger and Robert Barger attended the base ball game at Belmont Sunday. Misses Zilpah and Eugenia Crist called on the Misses Bridwell Sunday. Those who have been entertained by her in the past will be glad to know that she comes bringing new readings, fresh with the Southwestern life. Any organizations that would like to listen to an Arizona program or have a social evening varied by an Indian tale or a prospector’s experience should receive Miss Foster’s services at once for her time is limited. Miss Miami Deacon and brother attended church at River View Sunday. ***Pleasant Hill Louis Roby and Willie Dacon attended church at Victory Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Burch and little daughter, Mrs. J. D. Harris and son, of Louisville, and M. L. Barger, motored to Lebanon Junction Sunday to visit Tom Roby. Misses Edyth and Ainslee Barger entertained the following guests Sunday night: Misses Sola Mae Hibbs, Miami Dacon, and Messrs Victor Bean and Fetis Roby, of Lenora, Gabe McCormick, Roger Barger, Milton Clark, Ernest Hibbs, Robert Barger and Willie Dacon. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Roby called on Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Barger Sunday night. Miss Miami Dacon and brother called on Mr. and Mrs. Herman Crenshaw Sunday evening. Page 41 Bernard Roby called on his best girl at Cedar Grove Sunday evening. Misses Miami Dacon and Myrtle Crenshaw and Messrs Bernard Roby and Frank Mudd motored to Louisville one Sunday evening recently. J. Lynn Harris, of Louisville, called on Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Barger Saturday evening. The 4th of July is Independence Day and a day you should help a good cause. Go to the Red Men’s picnic and help one of the worthiest causes. Miss Ainslee Barger went to Solitude Saturday morning. Miss Sola Mae Hibbs spent from Sunday until Tuesday the guest of Misses Edyth and Ainslee Barger. Born to the wife of Frankie Roby, June 7th, a girl, Mary Lee. Mrs. J. B. Crenshaw and daughter, Miss Maud, spent Wednesday night at Shepherdsville and attended Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. church. Hardin Holsclaw and daughter spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Barger. ***Cedar Creek Mrs. J. H. Jones and Miss Sola Hibbs spent one day the past week with Mrs. Oral Basham. Henry Jones and wife and J. V. Rouse and wife motored to Bardstown Thursday. Chas. Ratliff and family and Rev. McCormick dined with Vern Jones and family Sunday. The guests of Jess Roby and family Sunday were Misses Zora Raymon, Geneva and Alleen Swearingen, Messrs Eherman (sic) Daniel, of Louisville; Horrie Thompson, Lupearl Hibbs, Mrs. Lillie Thompson and Marvin Weller, wife and children. Miss Alleen Simmons and Frankie Noe, of near Cedar Grove spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Roby. It will pay you to prepare to win a prize at the Red Men’s picnic. Everyone has an equal chance. Misses Edyth and Ansilee (Sic) Barger and Sola Hibbs attended church at River View Sunday and were guests of Miss Maud Crenshaw, of Solitude. Lem Swearingen and family entertained the following guests during Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Jonce Clark and two nieces, Misses Lounette and Alice Lutes, of Bardstown and Rev. McCormick. Mike Smith is spending a few days with A. V. Greenwell. Mrs. Arp Harmon and daughter, Mrs. Lem Swearingen were visitors of Mrs. Henry Jones one day recently. same on or before said date. W. A. King, Administrator of the estate of C. A. Bishop, deceased. Rev. McCormick filled his regular appointment Saturday and Sunday and would be glad to have him with us again in the near future. ***Mt. Eden Mrs. Georgia Adams and little daughters, of Louisville, are visiting her mother, Mrs. Elzy. Miss Geneva Swearingen was the guest of Miss Zora Raymon Saturday night. Miss Evelyn Howell and Geo. M. Martin were guests of Misses Virginia and Josie S. Barrall Sunday. A. V. Greenwell and H. T. Grant went to the city Thursday night with hogs. Rev. Hardin preached at Mt. Eden Saturday evening and Sunday morning. B. D. Burch, wife and daughter, Mrs. J. B. Harris and son, J. Lynn, of Louisville, and Lee Barger motored to Woolridge Ferry Sunday, also were the guests of Tom Roby and wife. Born to the wife of Frankie Roby, an eight pound girl, Mary Lee, June 8th. Rev. McCormick was entertained in the home of O. P. Basham and wife Saturday night. Miss Mollie Roby spent Thursday night with Mrs. A. V. Greenwell. Mrs. J. H. Jones spent one day recently with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. I. L. Jones. B. D. Burch, wife and little daughter, Martha Elizabeth, and Chas. Ratliff motored to Louisville Friday and was accompanied home by Mrs. J. B. Harris and son and Jeff Burch. ***Administrators Notice All persons having claims against the estate of C. A. Bishop, deceased, will present same to me properly proven on or before July 10th, 1916 and those owing the estate any sum will please settle Page 42 Miss Maria O’Brian, of Shepherdsville, and Mrs. C. H. Barrall are visiting Mrs. L. M. Barrall. Rev. Hilary Burns spent the day recently with J. C. Shepherd and family. Vernon Foster, of Lebanon Junction, is visiting at R. C. Hardesty’s. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Barrall spent Sunday at F. T. Arnold’s. Mrs. Eliza Chappell continues very ill at her home near here. Mrs. Chappell is one of the loveliest old ladies we have ever met and we regret to hear that her condition is serious. Mrs. F. T. Arnold and Master Albert Ward Barrall spent Monday with Mrs. T. J. Barrall. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Martin were in Louisville a day or two last week. Dr. Geo. M. Barrall writes enthusiastic accounts of Billy Sunday’s great revival in Kansas City which will close in a few days. To date, there have been thirteen thousand conversions, and more than one million have Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. listened to the preaching of this great evangelist. This in one city and when one considers all that Billy Sunday has done and will do, it taxes ones imagination to the limit. ***Lost Lost at store or furniture house Friday or Saturday, bunch of keys on holder and small plate with name on it. Please return to Tom Hornback at Troutman’s store. ***Notice The Peoples Ice Cream Parlor is again wide open. Everything clean and cold. Step in and cool off. ***Horse Racing About the worst evil Kentucky has to contend with just now is that horse racing. The great evil lies in betting. To the shame of Kentucky, be it said that betting on the race has now been legalized. Legalized gambling, in other words. Every Spring and Fall, thousands of people are duped into betting on the races, and as a result, many hundreds of thousands of dollars are lost. (Another long paragraph against betting on the races.) ***Personals Attorney Ben Chapeze spent Monday here. Joe Harris, of Mt. Washington, spent Monday here. C. C. Barrall, of Knob Creek, was here Monday. Miss Otis Porter spent Monday here. J. B. Dawson, of Highland Park, spent Monday here. J. T. Ferguson, of lower Knob Creek, was here Tuesday. here who were very glad to see him. Miss Marie O’Brien is visiting friends in the Knobs. Prof. Wooldridge, who has been teaching school in Florida has returned to his home here for the summer. C. L. Croan was in Pittsburgh the early part of this week on business. L. W. Nichols, of Cupio, was shaking hands with his friends here. Geo. Bowman has bought a Ford and will be seen motoring on the Boulevards in Bullitt. Miss Otis Porter was here Monday visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Kate Fultz, of Louisville, was a recent visitor of Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Simmons. Mrs. J. B. Monroe, of Louisville, spent the weekend with Mrs. O. P. Means. Carl Daugherty and wife, Joe Chappell and family and Miss Violet Ashby of near Mt. Eden spent Monday here. C. C. Daugherty from the lower end of the “red light” was here Monday and took on a cargo of gasoline for his new Ford. Mrs. Horace Maraman and daughter have returned home after spending some time with Miss Peachie Thompson. A man does not have to have much sense to blow his own horn, and as a rule, the less sense he has, the louder he blows. Will F. Joyce, of Mt. Eden, and George Pendleton, of Cupio were here Tuesday on business. Will King, Preston Parrish, Rev. Peak, R. E. McAfee, Mr. Cornell, of Mt. Washington, were here Monday on business. W. D. Ashby spent Sunday with his family and was accompanied back to the city by his wife. Mrs. Sarah O’Brien visited her brother, Tom Hardy at Sugar Valley the latter part of this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Thompson, Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Thompson and little son spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Bates. S. B. Stephens and wife and Miss Maymee Stephens and Guy Hecker left for Indiana last Tuesday morning for a week’s stay with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Monroe and Miss Mary Stillwell were guests of C. F. Troutman’s family Sunday. Mrs. Howell Smith and little son have returned home after a two weeks visit to her parents near Lagrange. Wallace A. McKay and wife spent Saturday afternoon here. Mr. McKay has many friends Page 43 Joe Chappell and wife were here this week from the lower reaches of Salt River. Mrs. C. C. Daugherty and Miss Geneva Joyce was also here. John L. Quick was here recently looking up Uncle Big’s record. He says his people are sore on Uncle Gib, because he named the Knobs the “Red Light” section. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Jap and Newton Pearl were here Saturday in their new auto. Newt says it drinks oil and gasoline to beat the band, but takes a fellow just where he wants to go and that in a very short time. Guy Hecker, formerly of this county, now connected with the Belknap Hardware Company, is spending part of his annual vacation with friends and relatives here and in the county. Emmett Crenshaw has his sails set for a trip to Knob Creek Sunday. He says a certain preacher has just about torn down all his fences and he’ll have to go down and rebuild them, even if it is Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means entertained one day last week the following guests: Revs. Johnson, Ryan, Hardin, Mesdames Hardin, Monroe, Troutman, Woodford Troutman and little Elizabeth Hardin. The new game law which became effective June 12th, makes is unlawful to kill squirrels. The fine is very heavy and as several game wardens have been secretly appointed, we caution our nimrods to look out or the goblins will get them. John L. Sneed says he would be greatly pleased if the party who borrowed his colts hammerless shot gun last Thanksgiving would return it. He might want to go hunting himself some day. Anyway, he’d like to see how the old gun has stood the wear of its long absence from home. The singing of Miss Louise Monroe was one of the most attractive features of the Masonic Home Coming. Miss Louise has a fine voice and presence and her singing is always enjoyed by our people. She is a Bullitt County girl and we feel a pardonable pride in her musical talents. Through an oversight, her name was left out of the list of vocalists who assisted at the Home Coming. ***Financial Report of the Peoples Bank, doing business in Shepherdsvi lle. Total $144,484.06. R. L. Simmons, President, J. L. Williams, Asst. Cashier. J. W. Hardaway, Notary Public. ***Financial Report of the Bullitt County Bank doing business in Shepherdsville. Total $138,010.91. W. F. Combs, President, H. H. Combs, Cashier. T. C. Carroll, Notary Public. ***Full Page Ad Virtue, Liberty, Patriotism. Junior Order Picnic. Shepherdsville Council #119 will be given Saturday June 24th, 1916 on the Bloomfield Road 1/5 mile east of Cedar Grove Road. Nice Clean place, with plenty of shade, plenty of amusements of all kinds, plenty of refreshments and a fine string band to make music. Premiums will be given as follows: To the Boy who rides the Spinning Wheel and stops with head down, from 12 to 16, $1.00, By J. B. Buky. To the Boy who puts his shoes in Box and runs to pile and gets them on and gets back to the starting point, age 8 to 12. 50 cents. By John McKnight. To the Boy that eats the most Crackers in one minute, 16 and Page 44 under. 50 Rummage. cents, by Dan To the Lady throwing ball closest to the Mark $1.00 by A. B. Davis. To the Girl that runs the fastest to the Mark, 12 and under, 25 cents. By F. A. Roby. To the Girl or Woman that is blindfolded and turned around three times and walks closest to the stake. 50 cents. By J. H. Bolton. To the Woman that packs the egg 25 yards and back on a spoon the quickest. 50 cents. By Claud Roby. To the Oldest Man on the Ground, one year’s subscription to the Pioneer News. By J. W. Barrall. To the Woman with the largest foot. 50 cents. By Alf Weller. To the Ugliest Unmarried Couple, 50 cents. By Max Bolton. To the Prettiest Girl on the Grounds. 50 cents. By Clarence Shepherd. To the Boy that catches the Chicken. Chicken. By J. P. Thompson. To the Largest Woman on the Grounds. A big broom. By W. R. Weller. Relay race for Ladies $1.50. Contests will begin at 10 o’clock. So be ready, boys and girls, and be there on time to begin the fun. A. B. Davis, manager of the premiums. All Premiums will be paid at the bar just as fast as they are won. Everybody is invited. Come early and stay late and enjoy yourself and have a good time first of the season. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. ***Mt. Washington Tuesday of Mrs. W. L. Hall. Little Parlies (sic) and Hazel Lloyd, of Pleasant Grove, spent last week with their little cousin, Audrey Murrell King. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg and two children, of Simpsonville, spent the week end with her parents, W. F. Queen and wife. Mrs. Mary Fisher and son, Charles, spent Sunday with her son, Edgar Fisher and wife. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mothershead were guests of George Stout and wife Sunday. Miss Viola Boston was the guest of Miss Alberta McFarland Sunday. Mrs. Mac Borders and two boys and Miss Mary Harris, Sara Carpenter, Russell Borders and Messrs Weaver Harris and Marcus Miller motored from Louisville Sunday and spent the day with the former’s brother, C. O. Parrish and wife. Bailey Taylor, who for the past two years has been in Texas, is at the Settle Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. I. James, of Zoneton spent Sunday with his nephew, C. A. Long and wife. Miss Rhoda Taylor left Monday for an indefinite stay with relatives. Miss Elma McGee, Charles Lloyd and Dare (sic) Rouse were entertained by Miss Rebecca Parrish Sunday. Carter Johnson, of Florida, is visiting his aunts, Mesdames W. A. McAfee and Betty Barnes and other relatives. Several from here attended the Home Coming at Kings Church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harris and daughters spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Parrish. Rev. and Mrs. D. R. Peak and two little girls spent a few days this week with D. T. Mothershead and wife. Mr. and Mrs. John Long, of Louisville, are visiting relatives here. Mesdames J. W. Harris and T. H. Parrish were all day guests I know the folks will be glad to know that Dr. Steele is able to be out again; he is not capable of handling a very large practice yet, but we are glad to see him improved enough to ride out in his auto. Rev. and Mrs. D. R. Peak and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Motherhead spent Sunday with W. D. Ellaby. C. A. Porter took a crowd of 27 on his m o t o r t r u c k to Shepherdsville Sunday evening to attend the revival at the Methodist Church. Rev. Johnson, of Wilmore, who is assisting the pastor, Rev. P. H. Ryan, was in a meeting here last February with Rev. Peak. Children’s Day at the Methodist Church here Sunday was all that could be desired. The floral decorations were handsome and the children and committee were deserving of great credit in producing such a successful program with only a week’s practice. The weather was fine Sunday morning and a large crowd was present. The liberal Page 45 offering of more than $16 was very much appreciated. “The Finger of Scorn” presented by the High School last Tuesday night was played to an attentive and appreciative audience, that gave their undivided attention from the rise of the curtain to the closing of the last act. Etc. The door receipts amounted to almost $50 and all over their expenses, which were very light, was given to the school building fund. ***Picnic, Saturday, June 24 There will be an all day picnic given at the Shady Grove 2-1/2 miles west of Belmont. A good time, plenty of refreshments for all. Good music for all who wish to trip the fantastic toe. Come early and stay late. H. D. Flesch, Prop. ***New Auto Truck Col. E. L. Boyd, the hustling merchant at Belmont, has purchased a new truck and will deliver your groceries in any part of the county at very low prices. Give him a call. He will deliver them, it don’t matter where you live. ***Good Crop of Rattlers Preston Cash and Franklin Monroe and possibly George Edwards are going to Wilson’s Creek soon to hunt the venomous rattlesnake. Reports from that section indicate that they are plentiful and the boys are “spoiling” to get into their midst. ***For Sale - One thoroughbred Jersey Bull, 1 De Laval Cream Separator, 1 Indiana Silo 10x28. All cheap. W. R. Stephens, Louisville, Ky. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. ***Foot and Mouth Bill a Law. The measure introduced and passed by Senator Zimmerman, for the benefit of those who lost stock on account of Foot and Mouth disease, is now a law, and those having claims, should verify and file them at once. This measure was strongly favored by Governor Stanley and Attorney General M. M. Logan, and no such sum as it carries, could have been appropriated for any other purpose and escape the veto axe. ***Junior Picnic Saturday, June 28. The second annual Junior Picnic will be given in the beautiful grove near Cedar Grove June 18. Pleasure for all. The picnic given last year was a grand success and this year, we hope to have it on a larger scale than before. ***New Sidewalks Several property holders are putting down concrete sidewalks. A new sidewalk has been completed from Main Street, the entire length of the Masonic Building and from the American Hotel to the Herc Weller place, from Troutman’s store to railroad on south side of 2nd Street. Altogether, more than three miles of walks will be made this summer. ***Advertisement Fred Rush, the Butcher at Troutman Bros. Wholesale and Retail. Dealer in beef, pork, veal, etc. Shepherdsville. Ky. ***Up goes junk again. Rags, $2.00 per 100 lbs. Old books and magazines, 50 cents. Rubber 6 c e n t s. G . S . P a t t e r s o n, Shepherdsville, Ky. June 23, 1916 ***Educational Jottings The following teachers took the examination here Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17. For county certificates - Sara Jane Buckman, Bertha Trunnell, Kate Cummings, Lola Basham, Chas. Hardesty, Lula Daugherty, Myrtle Achors, Lillian Wiggington, Nellie Cummings, Willie May Ridgway, Grace Griffin, Edyth Clark, Margaret Hardesty, Lillian Thompson, Neva Magruder, Nancy Jeffries and Ruth Van Meter. For State Certificate Blanche Jeffries, Bertha Engle, Nadine Melton, C. E. Combs. Misses Eunice Ridgway, Geneva Joyce, Mrs. C. C. Daugherty and daughters were recent guests in our town. Misses Beulah Bradford, Sallie Pelley, Geneva Gibson and Mattie Milbourne, who have been in school here for several months, left Thursday for their homes in different counties to take the State Examination. The Shepherdsville Graded School Board met last week and elected Miss Ruth Van Meter, of Ohio as teacher for the 3rd and 4th grades. Miss Van Meter has taught for four years in this county and is regarded as one of our very best young teachers. The colored teachers county and state examinations will be held here June 23, 24, 1916, the last examination of any kind to be held until September. Miss Ruth Van Meter, of Mt. Joy, Ohio is spending a few weeks with Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Dodds at Bardstown Junction. S. G. Thornberry, J. E. Magruder, C. G. Bridwell, Duke Burch and Jim Harris, five well known men in this county (for their good deeds and others) have just returned from an automobile trip through the famous blue grass section of our state. Miss Nora Bridwell, of Solitude, is teaching a summer term of school at Cedar Glades, beginning a few weeks ago and will teach until July 1 st at which time she will begin the fall term at that place. They visited many places of interest, including the old Clay homestead at Ashland and when viewing the Henry Clay statue, Jim Ed remarked that he never belied (sic) Clay was that tall (91/2 feet) Miss Nettie Starks has returned to her home near Belmont after spending several days with Miss Catherine Chamb ers near Woodlawn. We also learn through good authority (Ben Crist and Jas. Rouse) that several restaurants in that part of the state have increased their rates recently, while the two where Thornberry and Bridwell ate, have gone out of business entirely. Miss Ina Foster, a former teacher of this county and daughter of the late William Foster, will spend the summer at her old home near Pitts Point. Page 46 A letter has just been received here from Bowling Green, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Kentucky, June 16, 1916 to The Board of Education, Shepherdsville Ky. From Mary E. Collins. While visiting her mother and sister in Dawson, she was offered a position in the graded school there. The resignation came as a surprise to the many friends of Miss Collins, who has always been regarded as one of the best all round teachers ever connected with this school. Her loss is one that will be hard to fill. We wish her success at her new field at Dawson Springs. (Paraphrased) The school board met here last Monday night and elected Miss Sara Williams, of Spencer County, who has been teaching for several years at Hebron and is a well qualified experienced teacher and will no doubt be a valuable help to the school here. ***$10 in Gold. Photo of back of man’s head. Jim Shagmore will be at the Red Men’s Picnic again this year. The first person to identify him, make him disclose his identity, and bring him to the refreshment stand will receive the $10.00. ***Jack Deacon Pardoned Jack Deacon, serving a life sentence for the murder of Robt. Nell, about three years ago at base ball game at Fancy, was pardoned last Monday by Governor Stanley. Deacon, on the day he killed Nell, made his escape and was at large for several months but was captured and returned here where he was tried and given a life sentence. He had served about one year in the pen. ***Succeeds Senator Carroll Mr. J. F. Combs has been appointed attorney for the L & N Railroad here. Mr. Combs is one of the best lawyers at this bar and the L & N was very fortunate in getting him to represent them. ***Base Ball Last Saturday, the Lebanon Junction base ball team came over, led by John T. Wickersham with “Cooper” on the firing line, and this is what they did to us with that splendid twirler. Lebanon Junction 16, Shepherdsville 6. The following day, up at Mr. Will Troll’s beautiful county home near Beech Grove, the team from Belmont met the Leaches boys in another close and exciting contest which has been the second and decidedly the best contests ever played by two country teams in this county, the other game being 5 to 6 and this one 4 to 5. Next Saturday, the Belmont lads, so elated over their Victory at Cedar Grove, will try Lebanon Junction at their grounds a few miles below Belmont while the Cedar Grove Team will play at home again next Sunday being opposed by the Hobbs team. These friendly contests have been high class and very orderly and are directed by John T. Wickersham, Dr. Ridgway, Bill Troll and Claud Hill. Why not get up a county league? ***For Sale - 1 Pair of heavy horses. Apply to Dr. Shafer. ***Population, Death and Birth Rate of Bullitt County for year 1915. Page 47 County of Bullitt Population 9,487. Total Births - 216 Total Deaths - 132 Birth rate per 1,000 population 22.7 Death rate per 1,000 population 12.9 Deaths by Ages 1 year and under - 32 1 to 5 years - 13 65 years and older - 35 Preventable Disease Deaths Tuberculosis of the Lungs - 15 Other tuberculosis - 1 Pneumonia Broncho - 18 Whooping Cough - 1 Diphtheria Croup - 4 Scarlet Fever - 0 Meningitis other Tuberculosis - 1 than Measles - 0 Typhoid Fever - 4 Diarrhoea enteritis (under 2) - 6 Diarrhoea enteritis (over 2) - 3 Hookworm disease - 0 Influenza (la Grippe) 1 Puerperal septicemia - 0 Cancer and Violence Cancer - 5 Violence - 10 Pellagra - 0 ***Cedar Creek Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Long and baby, of Mt. Washington, spent Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Sunday with J. H. Jones and wife. caught away from home. K. S. Grant and wife. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Burch and daughter and Mrs. Katie Grant spent Friday and Saturday in Louisville visiting relatives. Misses Eva and Mary E. Jones were the charming little guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones last week. A dog passed through this neighborhood Sunday supposed to have hydrophobia and was not killed when last heard from. Chas. Ratliff, wife and two sons spent Sunday with O. P. Basham and wife. Rev. Hardin and son were in this neighborhood recently. Company was entertained in the home of J. C. Dickey and wife Sunday. Miss Sola Hibbs and brother, Ernest spent Saturday night and Sunday with Misses Edyth and Ansilee Barger. ***Pleasant Grove Fred Owen and wife were recent guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wheeler, near Mt. Washington. Mrs. Ada Orms and daughter, Miss Glacie, Mrs. Tom Long, Misses Cordelia and Clara Trigg, a l l of Pl e a s a n t G r o ve neighborhood, spent one day recently with Mrs. Jess Raymon and daughter, Miss Zora. Miss Winnie Jones spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Roby and daughter, Miss Leona, spent Saturday and Sunday with the former’s sister, Mrs. Kate Hall, of Pleasant Grove. Rev. Potts filled his appointment here Saturday night and Sunday and was entertained in the home of J. C. Dickey and wife. J. V. Jones, wife and children took dinner Sunday with A. V. Greenwell and wife. Mrs. Lizzie Harris returned to her home in Louisville after spending the week with her sister, Mrs. Ollie Birch. Miss Ada Greenwell spent Saturday night and Sunday with Misses Mollie and Violetta Roby. Mrs. Jula (sic) Jones spent several days recently with her mother, Mrs. Henry Fuqua, of Pleasant Hill. Miss Hazel Trunnell, of Shepherdsville, is spending a while with her aunt, Miss Frona James. Owing to the big rain Sunday night, several young people were K. S. Grant and wife were guests Friday of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of Bell’s Mill. Esquire Gentry’s barn was destroyed by fire the past week. The origin of the fire is not known. All the hay, one manure spreader, and other implements, all the harness, bridles and silo was destroyed. Water was carried and thrown on the corn, but it is damaged so badly it’s of very little use, if any. L o u i s S t a l l i n gs ’ f a m i ly entertained company Sunday. Everett Armstrong and Harley Proctor were in the city the past week. James Simmons, wife and three little girls were recent guests of J. D. Hough and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Bevley (sic) Mothershead, of Bethel, Miss Roxie Whitledge and others were entertained Sunday in the home of Page 48 Rev. Potts was a guest for dinner of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Ridgway Sunday. Mrs. Joe Dickey and two daughters spent Monday with Mrs. George Gentry, of Bethel. S. O. Armstrong and family were guests Sunday of Tillma n Ridgway and wife. Glacie Orms spent Sunday with her cousin, Della Ridgway. Albert Armstrong, wife and four boys, Elbert Bass wife and little daughter, were guests Sunday of James Ridgway and family. Mrs. Edna Hall entertained guests from Mt. Washington Tuesday. ***Advertisement Freedom, Friendship, Charity Eighth Annual Red Men’s Picnic, Chicora Tribe No. 163, Improved Order of Red Man, Admission Free, Tuesday, July 4 at Bullitt County Fair Grounds. ***Women are winning At both the Democratic and Republican conventions, planks were put into the platforms favoring women’s suffrage but declaring that it was a matter for each State to act upon, and not a matter for national legislation. The women are coming to the front in politics and within the next ten or twelve years, we Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. expect to see the fair ones march up to the polls and cast their ballots for best dressed, best looking, sweetest man for the various offices. In that day of advanced ideas and strenuous practices, a man’s mother-in-law will be some factor in the political game. If you should want a fellow to support you, it would be wise to interview the better half of your wife’s father, and let her, in turn, interview the object of solicitude. Oh, yes, the world moves apace and are doing our level best to keep right up in the vanguard. In the matter of short dresses, female voters, ragtime music, dance hall talk, beeswax brains and all such, we are coming Father Time, one hundred million strong. Seriously, we believe in four more years, both parties will come right out in the pike and declare for woman’s suffrage. It may not be just what the dear creatures need; in fact, we do not believe they will care of it after it is given them, but it is on the way and is destined to get in about 1920. ***Attended Banquet Battle Creek, Michigan. June 4, 1916. Mrs. Minnie Rouse, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky was a guest at a “get acquainted” banquet given at noon today at the Sanitarium in honor of the recent arrivals. ***Notice Louisville, Kentucky, June 17, 1916. All concerned are notified that my wife, Lula E. Owen, has left my home in Jefferson County, taking with her my daughters, Nora Owen, Mamie Owen and Hazel Owen. I am willing and anxious that they return to my home, where I have ample for their support, and am willing to care for them at my home, but they have left without just cause and remain away without cause, and I will not be responsible for any debt contracted by them, or either. W. F. Owen. Miss Mamie Ross and sister, Miss Bessie, of Louisville, spent Sunday with Mrs. Jasper Foster. ***Fair Catalogues Mrs. W. C. Morrison was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Allen, at Glendale Sunday. The Bullitt County Fair catalogues are about completed and ready for distribution and anyone wanting a catalogue will notify or call on the secretary, Mr. Jas. Williams at the Peoples Bank. ***For Rent - Dwelling house at Shepherdsville, Ky. Lutes & Co. ***Personals Coroner Masden spent Monday in the city. Mrs. J. W. Croan, Vivian Shaffer and Ada Younger spent Sunday at Boson. Woodford and C. F. Troutman Jr spent Sunday at Glendale. H. H. Combs has gone to French Lick for two weeks. Miss May Lahue visited her sister in Bowling Green last week. Miss Irene Freville has returned to her home in Louisville after attending the normal for a few weeks. Mrs. Alex Ashe and children, of Louisville, spent several days this week with Mesdames Horace Maraman and Phil Henderson. M r s . C o n r a d M a r am a n entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Monroe Wednesday night. Horace Maraman, wife and baby spent Sunday with P. H. Henderson and family. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Queen, Mrs. Preston Parrish and daughter, of Mt. Washington were guests of Mrs. J. F. Combs last week. Mesdames Eunice Long, Ada Orms, Misses Clara and Cordelia Trigg, Eudell Grant, Glacie Orms, Delia and Norma Ridgway, Kathryn and Etta Nusz spent Thursday with Mrs. J. L. Raymon and daughter, Miss Zora. Miss Zora Raymon and sister, Mrs. W. H. Nusz and children, little Misses Kathryn and Etta Nusz, spent Wednesday in the city. Hugo Rouse left Sunday for Battle Creek, Michigan to spend a few days with his brother, Calvin Rouse. Page 49 Mrs. Nannie Gross spent one day last week with Mrs. B. McElroy at Brooks. Mrs. J. B. Monroe spent a few days last week with Mrs. Lindsay Ridgway. Mrs. Sallie Muench, of Jeffersonville, is the guest of Mrs. E. A. Cochran this week. Mrs. Sadie Kimbrough, Past W. G. M. at Owensboro, was the guest of Mrs. S. W. Bates Monday. Misses Elizabeth Weller and Margaret Combs are spending the Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. week with Mrs. W. L. Taylor at South Louisville; also Mrs. R. W. Burgin at Jeffersontown. Mrs. C. A. Marshall, Mrs. Edgar Straeffer and little daughters have returned to the city after a two week visit with the Misses Coleman at “Meadows.” Misses Virginia and Josie Barrall were week end guests of Miss Mary Palmer Combs. Mrs. S. W. Bates and daughter attended the Nazareth commencement last Thursday. Misses Pittman and Bates and J. L. Williams motored to Lexington Sunday. Miss Blanch Howlett spent Tuesday with Miss Lena Ice. Mrs. D. R. Peak and daughters, of Mt. Washington spent the week end with Mrs. J. F. Combs. The recent rise in Salt River injured corn some and for a while threatened to destroy hundreds of acres, but the waters subsided just before the expected high tide came. As a rule, Salt River is one of the most gentle, docile, corn loving, corn producing streams in the whole country, but once in a long while, she dresses up, and “when she do”, the river bottom farmers all sit up and take notice. Our esteemed friend, Robert E. Lee, son of W. T. Lee, almost visited Hodgenville Sunday. With his family, he started for that place to visit his uncle, William Miller, and at New Haven, the rear axle of the auto decided to break in two and there he was. Mr. Charles Bridwell was driving the car, and was going good and it was no fault of his that the axle broke off diplomatic relations. Rob and his family waited at New Haven until the afternoon and came down on the old reliable passenger train and on Tuesday morning, Dr. Bates went upon the train and brought the auto home. Miss Mary Collins, one of the best teachers in our school, has resigned and will teach at Dawson Springs. Miss Mary is a first class teacher and splendid young lady. J. F. Combs lost a fine cow last week from eating too much white clover. Will Harris and Vern Jones were in Louisville Tuesday. O. W. Pearl spent Sunday with Mrs. Pearl and the children at Nolin. Mrs. Pearl was not quite so well last week but is some better this week. Jodie Swearingen, of Louisville, spent from Thursday until Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pate Swearingen here. Mrs. Dr. Floore, of Lebanon Junction, spent Friday night with Miss Zollie Swearingen. While H. H. Combs is at French Lick, Daniel O. Gober will have charge of the moving picture department at The Temple. J. F. Collins, will as usual, have charge of the ticket window and in addition to selling tickets, will do a great deal of smiling. When it comes to showering smiles on the whole congregation, leave it to Jim. H. H. Combs, known among the girls of the younger set at “Uncle” Harry, left for French Lick Springs last Monday afternoon where he will loaf for two whole Page 50 weeks. His is not exactly going to loaf for he took work enough to keep him busy for three weeks, so you can see for yourself that no alfalfa is going to grow under his dainty Trilbies. Harry puts in about seventeen hours at work each day in the year, at least he averages that except during his vacation when he works nineteen hours per day. He never enjoys rest unless he is at work and his only purpose in taking a vacation is to catch up on his work. Mrs. O. W. Pearl, who underwent an operation for goiter recently at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Louisville, has returned to her mother’s home at Nolin and while she is yet far from being well, hopes are now entertained for her ultimate recovery. Mr. Wm. Phelps, Bullitt’s grand old man, who is 97 years old, spent Thursday here. Judge Daniel is able to be out on the street again. Heady Beard, of West Point, was here yesterday. ***Old Hickory Chips In 1916 Europe may again discover America. Greece ought to try a little selfgovernment for a change. Preparedness is having an umbrellas at each end of the day’s work. Very often the weather bureau delivers the rain along with the invoice. Lately, the peach dove has begun to coo a good deal like a gamecock. Certainly, as Mr. Wilson says, the Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. world is eager for peace, but the belligerent nations are going to be extremely coy about confessing it. Justice Hughes’ latest political opinions were uttered eight years ago, and cold storage facilities for political opinions are peculiarly inadequate. The American men who put Carranza up to it, think they are worriers of Wilson; but they’re not. They’re traitors to their country. The struggle with selfishness is the greatest of all conflicts. The old guard is always prepared - especially for the worst. The fact that Chicago hired 100 bands for convention week is no sign there’ll be any harmony. But who can blame those Texas militiamen for refusing to leave the State with watermelon season right in the fling? You needn’t waste too much sympathy on Mexico. She won’t have three national conventions on her hands in one month. General military training has not made Switzerland undemocratic, but more democratic. If they had the courage of their convictions, certain congressmen would hold a pork parade. From the busy man’s point of view, impounding all bores would be a grand daylight saving device. Many thinking people admire the title of the League to Enforce Peace because it sounds like efficiency. If Villa were a true patriot, he would go and occupy his ready made tomb and solve a vexing problem. Besides setting the clock, an efficient generation should teach a great conservatism to the thermometer. Do you wonder that the chiropodists are sitting up and taking notice now that so many parades are pending? Now that warring nations have quit slaughtering neutrals on the high seas, rifling the mail bags will also have to stop. Of course it is possible to mangle a preparedness parade by staging a thunderstorm, but genuine readiness is waterproof. Those mail seizures meet our idea of a British offensive. If peace is on the way, it certainly won’t be arrested for speeding. Funny, but the anti-preparedness folks are still using lightning rods. Certainly is tough on somebody to say Dr. Waite was tried by a jury of his peers. Put on all your optimism. June is smiling again. ***Mt. Washington Miss Mary Bell, of Huber, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. C. Gentry. M i s s M a m i e R o u s e , of Owensboro, is the guest of Miss Essie Swearingen. Mrs. Laura Anderson is spending this week in Louisville with her son, W. E. Anderson. Margaret Holloway and Susie May Parrish spent last Saturday with Mrs. Hume Bennett. Mrs. Carrall (sic) Harris and Page 51 boys, of Louisville, are with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Grigsby. Baily Taylor and Miss Lee Swearingen were in the city last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wiggington, Mr. and Mrs. Beam Wells, of Cox’s Creek, and Miss Georgia Porter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Smith. Margaret and Lydia Holloway, of Louisville, are with their grandmother, Mrs. J. W. Herin. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hall were guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mothershead Sunday. P. N. Fox, who has had two slight strokes of paralysis is some better at this time. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Queen spent Monday night at Seatonville with her sister, Mrs. John Phillips and Mr. Phillips. Messrs and Mesdames J. W. Harris and M. A. Harris were guests of Wayne Harris and wife Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Parrish were week end guests of their daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Yates and Mr. Yates at Maud, Kentucky. Misses Isalene Harris and Frances McGee and Clyde Troutman and Dana Barnes attended the ice cream supper at Fairmount Saturday night. Miss Elma McGee and Willie Queen spent the week end with his sister, Mrs. Leslie Figg, near Simpsonville. Misses Emma Melle and Marianna Harris are visiting their grandmother, Mrs. Enama (sic) Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Buky in Louisville. Mrs. D. R. Peak and two little girls spent the week end in Shepherdsville with Mrs. J. F. Combs and attended the revival at the M. E. Church. Mrs. P. B. S. Parrish and daughter, Edna, were also guest of Mrs. Combs during the week. Mrs. Laura Smith, of Atlanta, Georgia, visited Misses Kate and Lulie Swearingen and Mrs. H. H. Hall last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McClure and children spent Sunday at High Grove with his brother, Will McClure and wife. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Porter and Tom Porter, wife and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Fisher. E. T. McAfee and wife, Mrs. Jennie Queen, W. F. Queen and wife motored to Simpsonville Sunday to visit the latter’s daughter, Mrs. Leslie Figg and Mr. Figg. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Long and son, Thurston, spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. John Jones at Victory. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McGee and children, Hubert and Katherine, were guests of his sister, Mrs. W. L. Troutman at Cox’s Creek. James, the little son of Mrs. Jennie Gentry, who has been ill with pneumonia is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Wylmer Jones of Lenora, Mrs. Mary E. Parrish, Jas. Harris, wife and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hall. Wallace Smith, of New Albany visited Miss Alberta McFarland Sunday evening. Miss Johnnie May McGlocklin of Louisville, is visiting Miss Mary Brookshier. Miss Jennie Ellaby, of Waterford, is visiting Miss Annie Showalter. Little Ella Katharine Gentry is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Tom Tinsley, near Whitfield. Irvin Bealmer, of Zoneton, visited Miss Lounette Stansbury Sunday. Miss Adalyn Nichols, of Louisville, is the guest of Miss Lounette Stansbury. D r . A. C . O v e r a l l , of Lawrenceburg, spent the weekend with his family here at the home of Mrs. Dora Harris. ***Children’s Day at Hebron The Annual Children’s Day exercises will be held at Hebron next Sunday morning at eleven o’clock. The children are giving a Home Mission program, which you will find interesting and helpful. Services in the evening at eight o’cl ock. Subject “Friendship of David and Jonathan.” The S.S. will be held at the usual hour Sunday morning. J. R. Cunningham. ***Commissioners Sale Susan Crenshaw VS D. D. Graves. By virtue of Judgment and Order of Sale of the Bullitt Circuit Court rendered at the April term thereof, 1916, in the above cause for a sum of which the Court retains control for the purpose of the rights of the parties hereto, I shall proceed to offer for sale at the store of D. D. Graves, to the highest bidder at PUBLIC AUCTION on Saturday, the 15 Page 52 day of July, 1916, at One o’clock P.M. or thereabout upon a credit of three months the following described property, to wit: All the goods and fixtures in the store or house of the defendant, D. D. Graves in Bullitt County at Fancy, Kentucky, consisting of clothing, shoes, queensware, hardware, harness, medicines, notions, five show cases, pair of scales, oil tank, refrigerator, etc same to be sold as a whole. For the purchase price, the purchaser with approved security or securities, must execute Bond bearing legal interest from the day of sale until paid and having the force and effect of a Judgment. Bidders will be prepared to comply promptly with these terms. C. P. Bradbury, Master Commissioner. ***Marriages The following marriage licenses were issued this week: B. Floyd Bryant and Ella Blon Leslie Walter M. Hizer and Myrtle L. Leslie Wm. T. Stephenson and Bertha Bell Melton Wm. H. Thomas and Vivian Johnson. ***Reunion Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Edwards, of Boston, Ky, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary June 18th. Mr. Edwards is seventy-five years old and his wife is sixty nine. They are both hale and hearty and live alone, but are surrounded by five married children who live in Boston. All nine of the children were present. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. They are: Messrs Jim Edwards, Virgil Edwards, Joe Edwards, Mrs. John Webb and Mrs. Coyle, of Boston, Mrs. Jim Croan, Mrs. John Younger, and Mr. George Edwards of Shepherdsville and Mrs. Shelton of Broadhead, Ky. There w e r e six greatgrandchildren present, making fifty-four of the family present, including sons-in-law. They attended church and Sunday S c h o o l in a b o d y a nd photographed by J. R. Buckman, of Shepherdsville. While a s s e m b l ed , R e v . J . R. Cunningham made brief remarks and prayer. It was a very enjoyable and impressive reunion, and it was the first time in twenty eight years that the family had been together. Mr. Edwards is an elder in the Presbyterian Church. ***Are you Going? If you don’t go to the Picture Show at the Masonic Temple Tuesday night, July 4 th, you will miss something new in the way of pictures. A special program has been prepared consisting of six reels of comedy, and also a special musical program by Everett P. Rogers, of Louisville, Messrs Sanders, Bates and Ridgway, of Shepherdsville, and other local talent. While the program for this night will be something different and also better than usual, the price of admission will be the same, which is 5 and 10 cents. June 30, 1916 ***Educational Jottings What’s doing among teachers and pupils of Bullitt’s many schools. The report from the State Department of Education to this office which was recently received shows that Bullitt County has 420 male voters who are unable to read or write. A very conservative estimate would give these 420 men at least an offspring of 1,000 boys and girls, out of only 3,000 in the county’s census list, and since fully 50 per cent of illiterate parents are indifferent about their children’s education, it would mean that a united effort should be made by every intelligent person to use their influence to get backward people in school the coming year. The June examination for colored teachers was held at the courthouse Friday and Saturday with the following colored teachers from Louisville present, L. A. Bourman, Clara Merrifield and M. E. Jackson. Katherine Rouse, Dessie and Claud Harris have returned to their homes at Solitude after spending the past year in school at St. Joseph College and Nazareth. The Bullitt County Fair Association with J. W. Williams, secretary and J. W. Barrall, printer, have just gotten out the 22nd annual fair catalogues, which is the biggest and best catalogues they have ever had. All teachers and school children will be given a free ticket for Wednesday. This ticket will be sent through your local sub trustee and must positively be gotten before you come to the fair. All rural teachers are required to come to the courthouse for their supplies before they open school Page 53 as they are too heavy to mail out. The Bardstown High School gave an excellent play here Wednesday night entitled “Diamonds and Hearts” which was well received and well attended. The school, as well as the play, is in charge of Prof. Nebitt, one of the best known young educators of the State. Miss Mary Hall is the guest of friends and relatives this week at Bardstown Junction. Little Faye Magruder, age 12 years, has in the last 12 or 18 months practically done what no other child has ever accomplished and could easily be classed with the most successful of the moonlight school instructors. Fay’s mother has a very bright colored cook, age 38, who was entirely illiterate but was quite anxious to learn, so Fay conceived the idea of helping the cause of which she had heard so much and the result is that Mrs. Geo. Smith (col.) can now read and write and was recently promoted to the 2nd grade according to the State course of study. The teaching has been done of evenings and the only compensation Fay has received in the past two years has been a considerable number of the very latest styles of doll make ups. ***Second Annual Picnic The second picnic given by the J.O.U.A.M. Council 119 members in the shady grove near Cedar Grove was quite a success and an enjoyable affair to all. Everything went off nicely with plenty of good music furnished by Roger Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. brothers string band. A good floor for all who wished to enjoy it, good refreshments, contests and shade, what more could we ask for but a good crowd, which was there to enjoy a pleasant afternoon. The ladies took good part in the contests as well as the men and below are the names of the fortunate winners. William Funk, son of Judge A. E. Funk will deliver an oration at the Red Men’s Picnic on the 4th of July. The title of this oration is “True American Patriotism” and in a contest with the best orators of the three debating societies of the State Normal School at Bowling Green, Mr. Funk was awarded first prize on his masterly delivery of this oration. To the lady throwing ball closest to mark - Mrs. Henry Biggs. Bullitt County should feel proud that the honor of winning this contest has been conferred upon one of her boys and we should all come and hear the delivery of this oration. To girl runs fastest, 12 years and under - Ella Parrish. ***We sell hay balers - O. A. Lutes and Co. - Shepherdsville. To lady blindfolded walks closest to mark - Mrs. Dave Parris. ***Lebanon Junction To the boy who eats most crackers, 16 and under - Admiral Crenshaw. To oldest man on grounds - Eli Biggs. To woman with largest foot Mrs. Henry Biggs. To ugliest unmarried couple Miss Edyth Barger and Gabe McCormick. To prettiest girl on ground - Miss Mollie Roby. To largest woman - Mrs. D. M Simmons. To prettiest baby on ground Mrs. Will Harris’ baby. To lady’s foot race - Mrs. Henry Biggs Relay race won by Mrs. Mary Biggs, Miss Mollie Roby, Mrs. T. A. Roby, Mrs. Oscar Kulmer, Mrs. Ben Hatfield, Miss Alleen Simmons. ***Oration Upon special request, Mr. Feeling confident that there is a spontaneous and universal call for a reunion at Pitts Point Academy or what remains of it, of the old pupils, of the Gwynn Bros., and as a loving and well deserved testimonial of our appreciation of the high character and ideal service of Rev. W. R. Gwynn, who has left his impress upon the minds and hearts of our people and believing, further, that this meeting will thrill and inspire the hearts of every one that followed his masterful leadership as they answer this clarion call, and that it will awaken and stir and leave a lasting impression on the minds of our youth and will act as a stimulus and inspiration to the schools of our county, We, of Lebanon Junction School Improvement League pledged to the support and promotion of everything to the betterment of our school, do hereby launch the movement calling upon school and church organization of our Page 54 county to take steps to further promotion of the plan and make this day a memorable one in Old Bullitt. Cupid has been busy in our town and in this one of his off weeks has set down to his credit four marriages. Walter Heizer to Miss Myrtle Leslie, Floyd Bryant to Miss Ella Blon Leslie, the brides being sisters, the grooms holding a David and Johnathan friendship. Wm. T. Stephenson, our undefatiguable worker in the Christian Church, and a fine and genial bachelor, brought home as a bride, Miss Bertha Melton, of Lebanon, KY. Wm. Thomas and Miss Vivian Johnson, daughter of the late Dr. Johnson. All four c o u p l e s ha v e g o n e to housekeeping. May their home also be the home of happiness, peace and prosperity and the home of the spirit of Christ. Ben Hays Collings, son of John H. Collings, of this place, who has made good in Columbus, Ohio and holds a lucrative position in that city, was married June 27th in Lewisport, Ky to Miss Bessie Hagden of that place. The marriage is a culmination of a courtship beginning during their college days at State University of Lexington. Miss Bessie Craig has returned from a visit to Irvine, KY accompanied by her sister, Miss Nell Craig. Miss Elizabeth Coy, of Louisville, is visiting relatives at this place. Mrs. Marion Beets, of Louisville, was in town this week. ***For Sale. Farm of 80 acres, 26 acres for wheat, 8 room frame Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. house, 3 barns and all necessary outbuildings, farm implements. For terms, write Mary A Davis, 3838 South Parkway, Louisville, Ky. ***Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Riley Marshall were ReNominated for President and Vice-President by the Democratic National Convention at St. Louis. (Article) ***Good Roads Good Roads don’t grow on trees, nor in the cloverfields; they don’t come from the columns of newspapers, nor do they fall from the mouths of orators, but they come from a combination of labor and material used in a sensible manner. You cannot build a road while sitting around the grocery stove, but you must go out there where it is or should be and build it there. Unless you have material and labor, they must be bought and it requires money to buy them. Theories do not make as good roads as crushed stone or gravel and screenings make a better crown than editorials. Bullitt County wants roads, needs roads, but she must get them in the regular way. The kind of road she is after is the rock road, and that kind of road can only be made of material which costs money. When Bullitt County is able to use every available dollar judiciously, and in addition can secure the labor and cooperation of her citizens, she is sure to have more good roads than she now has, but as said in the beginning, it takes material to build good roads, and if you have no free labor to handle the material, then it must be hired and that requires money. ***Baseball Last Saturday, the Shady Grove team of Belmont played the strong Lebanon Junction team at Shady Grove park and with Hagan pitching for Lebanon Junction, the score ended as Lebanon Junction 7, Shady Grove 2. Next Sunday, the well known “Old Charter” team will play at Belmont and the following week, the Belmont team will be at Chapeze. Both teams have been playing good ball and these games should be quite interesting. ***Killing Birds. It is a crime to kill any kind of bird except an English sparrow, and crow, blackbird, punishable by a heavy fine and it is also a finable offense for anyone to have any kind of birds except English sparrow and crow blackbirds in their possession or to suffer anyone under their charge to have them in their possession. Parents allowing their children to have young birds in their possession can be arrested and fined. The officers of the law should see that the laws against killing and destroying birds are rigidly enforced, and they should see that every bad boy who kills a bird or breaks up a nest is arrested and fined. It there were no birds we could not live for the millions of insects which are destroyed by the birds would destroy all vegetation and fill us with destructive poisons. School teachers should instill into their pupils the high value of our Page 55 birds and the great sin of killing them. Above all, the laws should be rigidly enforced and all boys and men found destroying birds should be made to pay the penalty. ***Happy Hollow Mrs. Nannie Lewis, of West Point, is spending a few days with Mrs. Key and mother. Miss Ethel Ryan is visiting Mrs. Alma Close. Misses Lillian and Thelma Daugherty entertained one day last week Misses Ethel Ryan, Lettie Daugherty, Vivian Tierney and Ethel Graham. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Rodgers and family, Miss Janie Chappell, Will Thompson and wife, Robert Johnson and family and Miss Leona Broomfield spent Sunday with J. E. Chappell and wife. Miss Maude Tompson spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Verna Snawder. Miss Janie Chappell is visiting in West Point. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Daugherty, daughters and niece, Vivian Tierney, Mrs. Dan Tierney, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goldsmith, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Daugherty, and daughter, Pauline, motored to W. P. Daugherty’s Sunday and spent the day. Silas Daugherty is spending the week with his son, W. P. Daugherty at Lebanon Junction. Emmett Holsclaw and mother motored to Mrs. Holsclaw’s sister, Mrs. Horyam in Jefferson Sunday. Miss Mamie Quick is visiting her Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. uncle in Louisville. Jim Marcum and daughter, Luvena spent Sunday with her brother, Mike Marcum on Knob Creek. We are sorry to report, but there are a few new cases of the auto fever. Mrs. J. Key had as her guests one day last week, Mrs. Nannie Goldsmith, Mrs. Nina Daugherty and daughter, Pauline. ***Full Page Advertisement PICNIC Chicora Tribe #163 Improved Order of Red Men, Tuesday, July 4. Admission Free. Bullitt County Fair Grounds, Shepherdsville, Ky. All kinds of amusements for the old and young. Bigger and better than ever. A big brass band that plays good lively music. Begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Everybody come. To the winner of the Ladies’ ball throwing contest - $1.00 By Peoples Ice Cream Parlor. To the winner in Boys Relay Race (once around the track) three boys on a team - By Troutman Bros. 1st mit (sic) value $2, 2nd Spalding ball value $1.25. wrist. 1st by G. S. Patterson. 2nd by Strater Bros. Branch of Burley Tobacco Company. To winner of potato race, for girls between 8 and 16 - $1.00 by Shepherdsv i l l e Telephone Company. To winner of the mule race, by Bullitt County Bank, $2.00 and $1.00. To winner of old time fiddler’s contest, $2.00, $1.00. 3rd box of Tatoo twist. 1st by Tom Adams and Cleve Masden, 2nd by Fred Ridgway, and 3rd by Strater Bros. Branch Burley Tobacco Co. To man and wife come greatest distance in Bullitt County. 50 lbs Silver Leaf Flower. By Shepherdsville Roller Mills Co. The largest man with the smallest wife $1.00 By Masden & Morrison Garage. To the Bullitt County School having the largest attendance at picnic, in proportion to 1916 census (all school children engaging in this contest must register at the picnic by 11:00 a.m.) Scholars present of the winning school district will receive choice of two premiums. Scholars Companion or School Bag. Value 25 cents. To the largest woman on the grounds - $1.00 by J. W. Barrall. To winner of pie eating contest by Dawson’s Bakery - $1.00 To man with largest family, $1.00 John L. Sneed’s Fire Insurance Company. To winner of apple eating contest, boys under 12, $1.00 - by Bowman Bros. To winner of boys foot race, for boys under 10 - $1.00, 50 cents. 1st by J. R. Zimmerman, 2nd by J. H. Younger. To winner of pacing race, one heat, three times around track, $3.00 of this premium donated by Peoples Bank, balance by Red Men. To finest baby under 18 months, $2.00 & $1.00 by Jailer R. E. Lee. To winner hitching contest for single ladies - $2.00 and $1.00 by Croan & Griffin. Relay race for ladies, 1st prize box of candy value $1.00, 2nd prize - box of candy value 50 cents. By Pocahontas of Ken-E Sha Council No. 45. To young lady (single) who first arrives at 75 yard post in wheel barrow to be pushed by escort (single man). $1.00 By Conrad Maraman. Trotting race, one heat, three times around the track. Comes off at 9:30 sharp. By Buky and Jeffries and G. W. Maraman & Sons. $7.50 and $2.50. To largest man on ground. 1st Years subscription by Pioneer News; 2nd box of Tatoo Twist; 1st by Pioneer News, 2nd by Strater Bros. Branch Burley Tobacco. Co. To the ugliest man on the ground; 1st prize $1.00, 2nd box of Tatoo largest wife - 1 bridle - $2.00 O. A. Lutes & Co. To the smallest man with the Page 56 Find the “Mystery Man” and win $10.00. An even chance for all and you may be the lucky person. It costs nothing to come and if you win, The Red Men will give you a $10.00 gold piece. All the contests are interesting and exciting. Remember, this is the day of Independence, so come and enjoy yourself. All of your friends will be there. If you are interested in the schools of Bullitt County, bring all the school children you can, some of them may win a prize. Admission free and program will be carried out rain or shine. All kinds of refreshments on the grounds. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Come early and stay late. Committee: Conrad Maraman, Dr. S. H. Ridgway, J. B. Buky. ***Notice The Peoples Ice Cream Parlor is again wide open. Everything clean and cold. Step in and cool off. We are informed twenty ambitious young men have applied for permission to take the examination for carrier on RFD No. one. As but one can get the place, nineteen are likely to be slightly disappointed. The RFD is the place to educate a man after he thinks he is educated. After he has faced rainstorms and snowstorms and storms of wrath and hath fought dogs and run from dogs, and frozen into a chunk of human ice every other day in the winter, and been roasted by the fiery sunshine of summer; after he has plodded along through oceans of tough mud for seven months out of twelve, and been smothered to death by the dust the other five months, he begins to see that his lot is not a bed of roses. He realizes that he is earning his coin. ***Lord Loveland Discovers America. Penniless Nobleman seeking fortune has many and varied experiences in America. Many and strange were the adventures that befell Lord Loveland, scion of a famous English family, when finding himself penniless on rising one morning, donned his monocle and pair of spats and with as much money as he could borrow, set sail for the land of opportunity. Lord Loveland comes primed for an altogether different American than he finds. He has the notion that all the heiresses will fall for his title and that the hotels and restaurants and banks will stand waiting to give him credit. And why should not he believe they would? His mother had said that they would before he left good old England. There has never been play presented in picture, perhaps, which possesses so much wit and humor as Lord Loveland’s conquest of America. This famous moving picture comedy will be presented at the Masonic Temple, Tuesday night, July 4 th. A v e r y i nt e r es t i n g a nd entertaining musical program has been arranged as a part of this show, consisting of vocal solos, duets and quartets by local and outside talent. All of this has been done without increasing the price of admission which is 5 and 10 cents. ***Personals One of the saddest events that has ever happened to you will happen if you fail to be at the Red Men’s picnic at the Fairgrounds on next Tuesday. Misses Mary Catherine, Susie Maraman and Ophelia Masden, of Shepherdsville, have returned home after spending the week end with Miss Ollie Lee Maraman near Lotus. with Mrs. J. R. Howell. Henry K. Roby and wife were guests of Ewing Crenshaw’s family last Sunday night. Mrs. W. H. Preston, who is confined to her bed, is reported no better. Mrs. Horace Maraman spent Monday in Louisville. Mrs. Emerson Welch spent last week with her mother, Mrs. B. A. Atherton. Miss Evelyn Howell spent Thursday night with Mrs. J. P. Saar. Mrs. L. M. Barrall and Miss Maria O’Brian were guests of Mrs. T. C. Coleman Monday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Bates, Miss Burnett, of Cincinnati, Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Thompson, of Louisville, motored to Lexington Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Ridgway, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman, Woodford, C. F. Jr., and Lindsay Jones were entertained at a dinner Friday by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Monroe. In the afternoon, all attended the Masonic picnic at Fountain Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Combs entertained the following guests at dinner Monday: Mrs. Mollie Nusz, Miss Mai Tuggle, of Princeton, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman, C. F. Jr., Buren, Chester and Mary Hardin. Miss Ada Greenwell is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. W. Barrall. Mrs. George D. Lancaster and daughters, of Georgetown, have been guests of Mrs. T. C. Coleman. Mrs. G. W. Pike and children, of Louisville, spent the week end Mrs. S. W. Bates entertained her Bridge Club Friday. Page 57 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mr. and Mrs. Gober Cochran, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Henderson and Jas. Cochran spent Sunday with E. A. Cochran’s family. Miss Maria O’Brien has returned home accompanied by Mrs. Louis Barrall. Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Bates, Mrs. Chas. Bates and Mrs. Reneger and children were guests of C. F. Troutman’s family Tuesday. Rev. Ryan and the following leagurers (sic) are attending the Epworth League Conference in Louisville this week: Misses Combs, Hardin, Buren, Chester and Howard Hardin, Roy Masden and Will Moore. Mrs. W. S. Rouse has returned home after spending sometime with her son, Calvin, at Battle Creek, Michigan. Miss Eunice Crenshaw spent last Thursday night and Friday with Miss Ollie Maraman. Miss Evelyn Howell spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Daugherty at Chappell Ridge. P. H. Henderson and daughter, Mrs. Horace Maraman spent Friday in Louisville. Hon. Ben Johnson was here this week. Miss Coleman Burnett, of Cincinnati, was the guest of Mrs. S. W. Bates this week. Mrs. S. W. Bates entertained the following guests at 6 o’clock dinner Monday: Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Thompson and son, Mrs. J. V. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hamilton and Miss Burnett. Mrs. B. W. Hardin spent the week end with friends near Okolona. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means, Mrs. J. F. Collings and C. F. Troutman Jr were in the city Monday. Mrs. Otis Russell is visiting in Lawrenceburg. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Heartick, of Louisville, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman Wednesday. H. T. Miller, of Barrallton, was here Wednesday. Preston Parrish, Rev. Peak, Robt. and F. T. McAfee, of Mt. Washington, were here Wednesday on business. Miss Mai Tuggle, of Princeton, Kentucky, who has been a student in the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music was the guest of friends in Shepherdsville last week. Miss Tuggle is a talented musician and splendid young lady, and is always a welcome visitor to our town. ***Play entitled “Not a Man in the House” will be presented by Miss Lula Pendleton’s Sunday School class at Madora School house Saturday, July 8, 1916 at 7:30 o’clock. Admission free. Everybody come. Refreshments served from 4 o’clock to 11. ***Miss Mary Collins Her departure deeply regretted. T h e a n n o u n ce m e n t in “Educational Jottings” in last week’s issue of Pioneer-News that this excellent teacher and accomplished young lady had severed her connection with our Graded School came as a surprise and caused deep regret to a host of friends and well wishers in this community. During the three years she has taught here, she has been an almost universal favorite Page 58 with her pupils, their parents and our citizens generally. In social circles and church work, her presence was ever for good, upbuilding and uplifting. Her absence will cause a vacuum to those circles as well as in the hearts and homes of her host of friends and admirers here that will be hard to fill. Where ever her lot is cast, the prayers and good wishes of many friends and admirers here will follow for her future success and happiness. We trust that the school trustees will find some good lady, equally competent, to fill her place in the school and in the hearts of her former devoted pupils. ***Quarter Page Ad. Federal Inquiry or Railroad Strike. Railroads urge public inquiry and arbitration. Leaders refuse offer and take strike vote. A question for the public to decide. (Details) ***Quarter Page Ad Favorite/A straight cut cigarette. 10 for 5 cents. Liggett Myers Tobacco Co. ***Advertisement New York Dental Parlors/426 S. Fourth Street, Between Green and Walnut over Beston and Langan are the best and most centrally located in the city for Advanced Dentistry. At Moderate Prices. Fred Reiss, DDS, Prop. Teeth extracted 25 cents; a Good set of teeth $5.00. Best set of teeth (no better made) $8.00. Old plates repaired and made as good as new at a small cost. ***Detectives Wanted The undersigned Agency will Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. consider applications for membership from certain localities in Kentucky. We look after criminals, collect names and addresses of Farmers &c. Collect debts and furnish commercial reports to business concerns. We pay salary and fees. For full particulars, write VA and TENN Detective Agency, Inc. Mahoney Building, Bristol, TN-VA. ***For Rent, Dwelling House in Shepherdsville - Lutes & Co. ***To fill pulpit. Church going people of Shepherdsville will have a chance to hear a “voice from the pew” on Sunday, July 2nd . Mr. Henry Deacon, one of our live, aggressive and consecrated laymen, has consented to occupy the pulpit of the Methodist church at both morning and night service in the absence of the pastor. Bro. Deacon is well known on account of his activity in church work, his integrity is highly respected in the community, and it is expected that large congregations will assemble to greet him on his first appearance in a Shepherdsville pulpit. ***Hebron Mrs. Gross and little daughter are guests of Mrs. M. S. Saunders. Mrs. Gross is pleasantly remembered here as Miss Lillie Callahan, of Jackson, Kentucky. Mrs. Willard Bell, of Huber, is with her daughter, Mrs. John Shanklin. Hugh Weller, of Luray, Kansas was called here by the serious condition of his sister, Mrs. H. L. Holsclaw. Rev. Ernest Weller of Bethlehem, Kentucky and Leslie Weller, of Fisherville, arrived Sunday night and are at the bedside of their sister, Mr. H. L. Holsclaw. Miss Birdie Bell spent several days in the city with her cousin, Miss Mildred Dearing whose marriage to Mr. Joseph Blanford was solemnized Tuesday, June 27. They left for Cincinnati. Rev. Leslie J. B. Smith, of New Zealand, preached at Little Flock. Subject: “The Everlasting Arms”. He remained several days the guest of Dr. J. R. Holsclaw and Mrs. Holsclaw. success, about 50 attended. No fish caught but good cheer prevailed, a bountiful dinner of seasonable dainties and the young couples lingered by the Lone Grave and felt the witchery of the sad romance as the old sweet story was retold. Mrs. S. W. Brooks and Miss Irene Brooks went to South Port, Indiana, to attend the marriage of Miss Florence Priest to Prof. Huber, of Hanover College. Mrs. Arch Priest was the guest of relatives and others Sunday. Garrow Thornberry has a horse suffering from lockjaw, the affect of a barbed wire wound. Paul Holsclaw celebrated his majority Friday and was the recipient of several nice gifts from relatives. Mr. Hackney lost a mule, kicked by a horse C. C. Hackney has the contract to paper Little Flock Church. Miss Helen Heise and Mr. Earl Smith were quietly married in Louisville last Saturday and are now at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Helen is a sweet, domestic girl and Earl is one of our most popular and energetic young men. We join with their numerous friends in wishing them a long and happy life together with just enough clouds to temper the sunshine. Rev. W. O. Beatty will visit in the neighborhood this week and fill his appointment at Little Flock next Sunday. Mr. McGrew, of Spencer, visited E. Y. Wiggington recently. Will Becker has a fine crop of red raspberries. Wheat harvest is just about over. Mrs. Floyd Jenkins spent a few days in the city for medical treatment. The picnic at Paroquet Springs gotten up by the Little Flock Sunday School was quite a Page 59 Children’s Day Hebron last Sunday was attended by a large and appreciated congregation. The subject, “America for Christ”, appealed to all and program was well arranged and admirably rendered. The primary department especially deserves individual mention. “The House by the Side of the Road” by boys and the closing song and “America” sung by the congregation was especially impressive. Mr. Cunningham, the pastor, in a brief address laid the needs of the Home field before us and laid stress upon the great need of spiritual preparedness in the supreme questions of the hour. The children’s day service at Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Cooper Memorial was held Sunday evening and was quite pleasing. Will Harris and Malcolm Harmon spent Sunday with I. L. Jones and wife. Mrs. John Head, of the city, visited her niece, Mrs. H. L. Holsclaw. Miss Ada Greenwell is spending some time in Shepherdsville. William Crenshaw is spending some time in the East and will make a stay on the sea shore. ***Cedar Creek Chas. Ratliff, wife and two sons spent Sunday with B. D. Burch and wife. Little Miss Mada Skillton, of Louisville, is spending the summer with Misses Eva and Mary E. Jones. Mrs. Mae Greenwell and son, Master Ralph, spent Sunday with her parents near here. Miss Sola Hibbs spent Saturday night with Miss Myrtle Crenshaw of Cedar Grove. James Crenshaw, wife and daughter, Henry Jones and wife dined with R. J. Clark and wife Sunday. E. B. Samuels, of Knob Creek, spent the week end here and attended the J.O.U.A.M. picnic Saturday. Lee Bolton, wife and children spent Sunday with her parents, H. T. Grant and wife. W. P. Swearingen and wife, Misses Violetta and Mollie Roby, Zollie Swearingen, Messrs Lupearl Hibbs, Horrie Thompson and Gussie Swearingen were guests Sunday of Fletch Swearingen and family of Cedar Grove. Miss Zora Raymon has been quite ill with measles for the past week. Rev. Hardin will fill his regular appointment at Victory Saturday night. Vern Jones and Virgel (sic) Roby were in Louisville recently having dental work done. Mrs. Chas. Jones spent spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents at Pleasant Hill. Miss Miami Deacon and brother, Bill, R. J. Clark, wife and daughter, Miss Edyth, attended the picnic at Lenora Saturday. The Misses Grants entertained last Thursday night with music and dancing. Everyone reports a delightful time. Mrs. Arp Harmon spent a few days recently with her daughter, Mrs. Will Magruder of Deatsville. Mrs. Amanda Weller is spending a few days with her son, Marvin Weller and family. Omer Kester and bride, of Crete, Illinois, who are spending their honeymoon in Kentucky, will spend this week with his uncle, Jesse Roby and family. Miss Hazel Trunnell returned to her home at Shepherdsville after spending a week with her aunt, Miss Fronia James. ***Barrallton Edw. M. Barrall and Dr. Henry Paulley were Wednesday evening guests of Misses Nichols and Vaughn. Miss Maude S. Barrall and Page 60 brother were Tuesday. in Jefferson Mrs. W. F. Joyce and children are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Miller. Will Scott spent the week end with his aunt, Mrs. Wm. Short. S. B. Samuels spent the week end at Leaches. Miss Flora J. Vaughan is the charming guest of Miss Ruby Warren Nichols. Ehrman Ridgway was the Sunday evening guest of Miss Maude S. Barrall. Prof. E. M. Barrall called on Miss Flora J. Vaughn Sunday afternoon. Rev. McCormick preached at Sunny Side Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. Bro. McCormick preached three fine sermons and his many friends at this place were glad to have him back again and hope to have him with us again soon. Will Scott was the Sunday evening guest of Miss Helen Murphy. Rome Monroe, of Shepherdsville, is spending this summer with his friend, Earle McNutt. Rev. McCormick took dinner with J. A. Barrall Sunday. Ernest Brooks, of Sennings Park was the week end guest of his cousin, E. M. Barrall. Ernest Brooks and cousin, Miss Maude Barrall motored to Cupio Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Colvin and two little sons spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Colvin. J. A. Barrall spent Monday in Shepherdsville. Mrs. Edith Brooks, of Sennings Park, is spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barrall. Mr. McCreary and sister, of Louisville, are the guests of Misses Geneva Joyce and Violet Abel. Rev. McCormick spent Saturday night with R. D. Snellen and family. Lee Baird and Miss Geneva Joyce spent the week end in Louisville. If you want to have a good time, go to the Red Men’s Picnic July 4th. Mrs. W. H. Alford and children, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, are expected soon to spend some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barrall. Darvin and Roger Alford were Sunday guests of Harry K. Barrall. ***Lost Bracelet, name Cora engraved on outside at Flesch’s picnic Saturday. Return to Cora Cundiff, Belmont, Kentucky. Reward. July 7, 1916 ***Educational Jottings Misses Elizabeth Cash and Ella Stansbury have just returned to their home at Bardstown Jct. after spending a term in the State Normal School at Bowling Green. Miss Helen Heise, of Zoneton, was quietly married last week to Mr. Earl Smith. The bride attended school here a few winters ago, but has always taught in Oakdale near Louisville, and is one of Jefferson’s best young teachers, while the groom is an excellent young man and a brother of Prof. Wallace Smith, teacher in the Bryant & Stratton Business College of Louisville. Victor Kelley, (col.) age 16, was drowned near Gap in Knob Sunday and after several hours effort, was dragged out by Abram Brooks and Miss Carroll. Coroner Cleve Masden was called and held an inquest at once. He was a very bright student at the colored school here, but had only recently learned to swim, when the accident occurred. Some 25 or 30 rural schools began Monday and all but some 8 or 9 of the remaining ones will begin August 1st. It is not yet known whether we will have a six or seven month term. Miss Nadine Melton, principal of the school at Clermont, was pleasantly entertained Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cochran. Chester Hill and Robt. Purcell, chairman and secretary of the Belmont Graded School were here Saturday looking after their business. The picnic given here July 4 th was well attended, there being something like 5,000 people in attendance. The Pleasant Grove School easily won the prize for the largest percentage of attendance based on the 19l6 census. The Beech Grove School below Page 61 Bardstown Junction was second. E. L. Brookshire, one of the most progressive citizens of Mt. Washington, was here Wednesday in the interest of a play he expects to have in his town July 21st for the sole benefit of the new school building to be erected there this summer. The film he is to have on that occasion is the well known melodrama, “Under Southern Skies”, which was recently shown at the Fraternal Hall here and is one of the best and cleanest motion pictures that we have ever seen. Nearly $50 worth of advanced tickets have already been sold and that community should turn out to help in so worthy a cause. ***Homecoming, Baptists T h e B a p t i s t Ch u r ch i n Shepherdsville plans to begin their revival meeting on July 23rd , with Roll Call and Home Coming for all the members of the church. All who can possibly do so are requested to be present at 9:30 for the Sunday school. Then at 11 o’clock, the roll of the church membership will be called. Every member is expected to respond. Those who are sick or live so far away that they cannot come should write to the Pastor or to some other member of the church living close by, and these statements will be read when the names are called. At the close of the morning service, dinner will be served on the lawn close by the church. Let everybody bring a dinner bucket who can, and all are invited to stay and enjoy the dinner with us. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Further information will be given in regard to the dinner by the women of the church. Immediately after the dinner, we will go back into the church for another service of prayer and reconsecration in preparation for our revival. We also hope to have a large crowd for that evening session. Remember the day, July 23rd . The meeting will continue for two weeks or more. Professor Sanders will have charge of the choir and the singing and the Pastor will do the preaching. A cordial invitation is extended to all the people of the town and surrounding community to attend all these special services. ***French Gaining Ground The entire second position of the Germans south of the Somme over approximately six miles has fallen into the hands of the French who have also captured the village of Hem, near the northern extremity of their line and have completed their conquest of Estrees. The British line has apparently failed to advance, “except slightly, in certain sectors” as the British War Office puts it. The number of German prisoners reported by the British and French has reached about 16,000 while the German casualties have been unofficially estimated at 60,000. ***New Carrier on Star Route Oscar Kulmer was the lowest bidder on the star route from here t o Mt. Washington and Smithville. He made his first trip July 1st. He is a fine young man and we are glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Kulmer with us. ***Every time a man starts in business for himself, he learns a lot of things he would rather not know. ***Reunion at Pitts Point For all the pupils who attended school there. Some time ago, an article appeared in the columns of this paper in regard to holding a reunion at Pitts Point. Since then, several of the students have written or seen me in person and asked me what had been done and to encourage it all I could. We wish to say to Prof. Gwynn and all his pupils that the columns of the paper are open and would be glad to hear from any of the pupils and publish any suggestion that they would make as it would be nice for all the pupils who are living to meet and spend a day together. Let us hear from you and when you want to hold the reunion, and we will be glad to do anything we .. to have all spend a pleasant day at the grand old school building once more where you spent some of your pleasant days with Prof. Gwynn and the teachers of that grand old school. ***The Finger of Scorn Will be presented by Mt. Washington talent at Fraternal Hall, Friday night, July 14th. Persons fortunate enough to see this excellent performance at Mt. Washington several weeks ago pronounce it the very best ever produced by local talent. One of Page 62 the best plays ever seen in Shepherdsville was shown here last year by Mt. Washington people. This play promises to excel all previous performances. Reserved seats will be on sale at Peoples Bank. ***New Fruit Store Mr. Estes, of Louisville, has opened a store in the Pioneer building and will handle fruits, vegetables, and etc. ***Baseball The Elizabethtown team played Lebanon Junction strong team at the Junction July 1 st with the following score. Elizabethtown 11, Lebanon Junction 12. The following day, the Old Charter team played at Shady Grove Park, near Belmont and both sides played a very poor game. The score Old Charter - 18, Shady Grove - 16. July 9th, the Belmont team will play at Chapeze and a better game will no doubt be played. The game that attracted the most attention and one that could be classed with the best among amateurs was played here July 4 th through the efforts of the Red Men assisted by Claud Hill and Dr. Ridgway. The opponents were the well known Schuster Bros. of Louisville, Ky, one of the best teams playing independent ball in the city. The score and line up follows: Hagan, Wiendell, Ice, McCoy, Lee, Lewis, Viers, (can’t read) & looks like Hardy & Troll VS Smith, Durbin, Bibee, Wood, Logsdon, Willett, Ernst, Hahn, Polson, Vogel. Score Belmont 5, Schusters 4. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. ***New Hunting Season The new hunting season rules and dates of the various seasons are being sent out to all the County Clerks in the State. ***Swat that Fly The housefly is here in numbered m i l l i o n s , swarming ove r everything and into everything. Now is the time to start the crusade against them and every citizen should feel it his duty to the public welfare to swat as many of them as possible. Lime, carbolic acid and other disinfectants should be used wherever there are breeding places for the flies, and other death-dealing precautions should be taken at once. Now is the time to start the fight on Mr. Fly. ***No War at Present with Mexico. The latest note from General Carranza pleases President. Early resumption of friendly diplomatic conversations with the de facto Government of Mexico to the end that the peace and order may be restored in Northern Mexico and along the border is expected to be the next step of the United States in its deliberations with its Southern neighbor. The crisis precipitated by Villa’s raid o n C o l u m b u s , NM a n d culminating in the fight at Carrizal, (?) Mexico, between American and Mexican troops, appeared last night to have been dissipated by an amicable note from Gen. Carranza presented by his Ambassador designate, Eliseo Arredondo. The note proposes that the differences between the Governments be settled by m e d i a t i o n o r b y d i re c t negotiations. It is remarkable for its brevity and its restrained and friendly tone. ***W. C. T. U Convention of District 4, Division B, including Hart, Hardin, Larue and Bullitt, will be held at the Christian Church, Lebanon Junction, here July 20th. Services beginning at 9:45. The public is cordially invited. Rev. W. L. Foster, W. T. Stephenson, Rev. H. S. Bell, Rev. T. C. Ryan, Miss Ida Goodman, Mrs. F. T. Croager (Cecilia, Ky) and Mrs. Lon Burninger (Cecilia, KY) to take part in program. ***Hit by Automobile Walter Mattingly, the oldest on of Robt. Mattingly, twelve years old, while getting out of the machine of Mr. Conrad Maraman, July 4, stepped in front of Mr. Milam’s car and was hit. Dr. Ridgway was called and attended him. At last reports, he was doing nicely and we hope he will soon be out again. ***Church Directory Baptist - Preaching services every second and fourth Sundays. Sunday School every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunbeam Band Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Sunday B.Y.P.U. Sunday at 7 p.m. Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Thursdays at 2 p.m. Business session second Sunday in each month at close of morning service. All are cordially invited to attend. Rev. H. C. Combs, Pastor. Bullitt Lick - Services every 1st Sunday 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Rev. H. D. Burns. Methodist - Shepherdsville - Page 63 Preaching every 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.; Sunday School every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. J. F. Combs, Supt.; Epworth League every Sunday at 6:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Methodist - Lebanon Junction Preaching every 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11 a.m. and at night.; Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 3 p.m.; Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m.; Women’s Missionary Society Wednesday at 2 p.m. - Rev. D. H. Ryan, Pastor. Shepherdsville Circuit - Rev. Hardin Pastor - As follows: Cedar Grove - First Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Knob Creek - Preaching every 2nd Sunday, morning and evening. Mt. Eden - Preaching every 3rd Sunday morning and evening. Bardstown Junction - 4 th Sunday, at 11 a.m. and Saturday night 7 p.m. before 4th Sunday. Christian - Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. - J. R. Howell, Supt.; Preaching every 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. - S. W. Robinson, Pastor. Catholic Church - Preaching every second and fourth Sundays - Father Bertello, Pastor. ***For Sale I will sell the farm known as the A. S. Nelson farm situated on the Bardstown Road, near Cedar Grove Church, about 5 miles southeast of Shepherdsville, consisting of 264 acres more or less for the sum of $10 per acre. Anyone who wants a good place could not do better than purchase this one. Reason for selling is far Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. away to look after it. Any one who is interested, address W. A. Nelson, Colfax, Washington. ***Advertisement Memorial in Georgia Marble. Modern design, good material, first class workmanship. One hundred per cent value for every dollar invested. R. D. Snellen, Barrallton, Kentucky representing Continental Marble and Granite Company. ***Rail from New York to Buenos Ayres (sic) As a result of the trip of Secretary McAdoo through the South American countries, made with a view of still further promoting the rapidly growing trade between us and those countries, the suggestion has been made that a railroad be constructed “From New York to Buenos Ayres (sic)” Argentina, South America. This road will be 10,500 miles long, and of this distance, only 2,700 miles will need to be built as the existing lines already cover nearly 8,000 miles of this great distance. The cost of supplying the missing links of railroad will only be about $150,000, which will be less than one third of what the Panama Canal has cost us, and will the most wonderful undertaking ever recorded in the commercial world. The idea took like wildfire by businessmen all over the country, as it will be wonderful promoter of Commerce between North and South America to have this great double track railroad whereby goods can be shipped by quick route from one continent to the other. ***Shoe Repair Shop I have returned my Shoe Repair Shop to Shepherdsville and respectfully ask all my old friends and customers to give me their work. First class work at the lowest possible price. My work days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Bring your work in early at my old location. Respectfully, J. Morrison. ***Picnic for the benefit of Our Holy Redeemer’s Church Saturday, July 15, 1916 at Chapeze in the Hess’ Walnut Grove. Dinner, refreshments, amusements, good music. Everybody welcome. A good time assured as usual. Signed - The Committee. ***Mammoth Cave - $8.15 for an all expense two-days’ trip from Shepherdsville, July 19 t h . Railroad fare $2.65, board at hotel including the routes in the cave for $5.50. Round trip tickets on sale for morning trains at all way station. See L & N Agent. ***Markets (Tuesday Journal) morning Courier Cattle - per 100 Prime Exp steers $8.50 Shipping steers $7.75 up Heifers $5.75 to $7.75 Cows $6.00 to $7.00 Hogs Choice - 165 lbs up 120 lbs - 165 lbs Pigs - $9.80 $9.75 $8.10 Sheep Best lambs Butchers - 10 to 11 cents 7 to 9 cents Eggs - 19 to 20 cents Butter - lb - 20 cents Page 64 Hens - lb - 15 cents Chickens - 22 to 30 cents Turkeys - lb - 17 to 18 cents Corn - bu - 82 cents ***Did you know? It’s worry, not work, which shortens life? A cold bath every morning is the best complexion remedy? Poor health is expensive? The U. S. Public Health Service has reduced malaria 60 per cent in some localities? The death rate from typhoid fever in the United States has been cut in half since 1900? Pneumonia kills over 120,000 American each year? Flyless town has few funerals? The well that drains the cesspool is the cup of death? ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. Prudence Armstrong has been a visitor of Mrs. Lizzie Owen also spent a day and night with Mrs. Albert Fisher the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dickey entertained recently for dinner Will King, wife and children of Mt. Washington, J. W. Lloyd and wife, Will Gentry, wife and little daughter, of Bethel, T. H. Wise and wife, Talmage Lloyd, Misses Bernice and Lillian Lloyd, Inez Bishop and Eudell Grant. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harris entertained guests from the city and New York Sunday and Monday. Rev. Potts was entertained in the Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. home of H. C. Tyler and wife Saturday night and Sunday night. little girls were recent guests of J. D. Hough and wife. S. O. Armstrong and family were recent guests of T.V. Long and wife. Oscar Owen is on the sick list this week. Also Mrs. Flood is suffering with rheumatism. Robert Grant was in the city a few days ago with a load of hogs. Misses Wava Dickey, Clara Trigg and Eula Stallings were entertained by Miss Ruthie Owen Sunday. Ode Orms, wife and little daughters, Misses Aileen and Eula Stallings, Vernon Dickey and several others were recent guests of Roy Stallings and wife. Mrs. Eunice Orms and sister, Miss Lydia Ridgway were in the city Monday shopping. K. S. Grant and wife and Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent Sunday with the latter’s son, Clay Whitledge and wife. News came Saturday to Mrs. Bettie Price that her brother, Fayette Ice, who lives at Frankfort was quite ill at that time. Little Miss Audrey Murrall King was a recent guest of her cousins, Paralee and Hazel Lloyd. Alven (sic) Owen, wife and children, of near Mt. Washington, spent Sunday with Mrs. Kate Hall, Also Jess Roby and wife of Cedar Grove were recent guests of his sister, Mrs. Kate Hall. Mrs. Jane Hall was a guest of her niece the past week, Miss Hazel Hall. George Armstrong, Robert Smith and Clarence Long were in the city the past week. J. W. Whitledge, wife and little daughter, George Armstrong wife and son were recent visitors in Shepherdsville, and heard the Evangelist Andrew Johnson preach. J. D. Hough and wife, Miss Mary King, Guy Hecker of the city, Mrs. Hallie Armstrong, James Samuels and family, of Bethel; Roy Stallings and wife and Frankling (sic) Armstrong were guests Sunday of Mrs. Ida Hecker. Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Vance, Mrs. Owen of the city is visiting her daughter Mrs. Ambros Vance. Mr. Hughe (sic) of Cave City, James Simmons, wife and three Albert Armstrong wife and children were guests Sunday of H. C. Tyler and wife. Ed Owen has a new surrey. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent Thursday afternoon with her grand daughter, Mrs. Hugh Clark. Several of our boys did not get home on Sunday night week on account of rain, and some was compelled to walk home Monday morning in their white slippers. I guess they will watch the clouds and not the girls in the future. Edward Owen, wife and children, and Mrs. Lizzie Owen were guests Sunday of Matison (sic) Gentry and daughter, Miss Emma Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Kester, of Chicago, are visitors of the former’s aunt, Mrs. Kate Hall. Page 65 Sam Orms and wife entertained Sunday, T.V. Long and wife, Rev. Potts and several others. Lem Tyler and son, Ed, of Ting spent Saturday with H. C. Tyler. Miss Cordelia Trigg spent Sunday with Miss Winnie Jones. ***Personals Jas. Williams spent the 4th at Taylorsville and attended the picnic. Miss Mary Hariman and Guy Hecker, of Louisville, were guests of Miss Maymee Stephens the fourth. John T. Hughes, of Cave City, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Stephens left for his home yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Rogers and Mrs. Rogers’ mother, Mrs. McGuire, of Louisville, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gober the fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Stark and little son, of Louisville, visited Horace Maraman and attended the Red Men’s picnic. Miss Peachy Thompson visiting Mrs. Horace Maraman this week. See “The Finger of Scorn” at Fraternal Hall next Friday night, July 15. This show will be presented by the best amateur talent in Bullitt County. H. H. Combs has returned home after spending 10 days at West Baden. Mrs. Rufus Foster is spending this week with relatives, Mrs. Howard Maraman and Mrs. Jas. Wallace. A. H. Roy, the popular operator at Brooks, left Monday to spend ten Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. days at French Lick. The many friends of Mrs. W. H. Preston are very sorry to hear she is not improving. Henry Welch and wife, of Louisville, spent the 4th with Mrs. Sarah O’Bryan. A Dark Mystery: A deep plot and lots of fun in “The Finger of Scorn” at Fraternal Hall, July 14th. J. Tom Foster and wife spent the 4th here. Miss Ina Fern Foster spent Wednesday in the city. The Misses Moore, of Louisville, spent the 4th with Misses Grace and Katherine Griffin. Miss Stella Hedges and Mrs. C. F. Troutman spent Thursday night with Mrs. J. T. Wickersham at Lebanon Junction. Miss Lillian Wiggington is visiting Mrs. J. T. Wickersham this week. Miss Catherine Rouse is spending a few days with Miss Evelyn Bates. Heady Beard, of lower Bullitt, was here Wednesday. T. C. Carroll and sister, Miss Mary Elizabeth and Elsworth McCormick attended a dance at Lebanon the night of the 4th. Misses Margaret and Mildred Zimmerman, of Frankfort, are spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bradbury at Bardstown Junction. T. F. Carter, of Madison, Indiana, Miss Nora Klell and Ernest Carter, of New Albany, were guests of Mrs. Fronie Samuels Tuesday night. Phil Mathis, of Lexington, is spending this week with relatives here. John L. Sneed left for Frankfort this morning to attend the burial of his brother-in-law, Capt. Samuel D. Winter, of St. Louis, Missouri, who died in that city Tuesday after a long illness. His remains will be taken to Frankfort and interred in the cemetery there. Capt. Winter served through the Civil War, was a member of the Washington Artillery of New Orleans, Louisiana, one of the crack military organs of the Confederate Army. After the war, he organized and was captain for many years of Battery A. of St. Louis, Missouri. He was well known to quite a number of our citizens who will regret to hear of his death. He had been a helpless invalid for several years past. Mrs. Ed Miller and daughter, Evelyn, of Okolona, spent the 4th with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Bridwell. Mrs. J. K. Ross, of Louisville, spent Monday with Mrs. J. W. Barrall. Mrs. F. G. Thomas has returned from an extended visit to friends and relatives in Hardin and Larue Counties. Woodford Troutman visited Logan Monroe last week. Mrs. C. F. Troutman spent the 4th with the Misses Hedges. Misses Stewart and Allen, of Glendale, are visiting Mrs. W. C. Morrison this week. ***Sheriffs Sale By virtue of Execution No. 1770 directed to me, which issued from Page 66 the Clerk’s office of the Bullitt Circuit Court, in favor of Charles Atcher against R. P. Rhodes, I or one of my deputies will on the 14th day of August, 1916, between the hours of one o’clock p.m. and two o’clock p.m. at the Court House Door in Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky, expose to PUBLIC SALE to the highest bidder, the following property or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy Plaintiff’s debt, interest and costs, to wit: $72.85: The following described real estate, being lot known as Lot No. 3 in Dr. Mounts addition to Belmont and also known as Scale Lot. Same fronts 50 feet on Belmont Ave., and runs one hundred and twenty seven feet on Main Street to an alley thence fifty feet with said alley thence north to said avenue. This being the same property conveyed to Chas. Atcher, May 22nd , 1911 by E. L. Boyd and wife levied on as the property of R. P. Rhodes. Terms: Sale will be made on a credit of three months, bond with approved security required, bearing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, from day of sale and having the force and effect of a sale bond. Witness my hand, this 5th day of July, 1916. W. S. Rouse, Sheriff B. C. ***Notice Someone came and took a jug and a gallon of coal oil Friday at noon and left a jug of water. If the party will please return my jug and coal oil, I will pay a reward of $1.00. Chas. Gurlett, RFD #1. ***Flies avoid blue. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. A French scientist is authority for the statement that flies have a distinct abjection to the color of blue. This was first discovered by a farmer who keeps a large number of cows in several sheds. One of the sheds happened to be painted blue on the inside, and in this shed, the cows were little troubled by flies. He blued all the walls and thus protected all his cows. French farmers in the vicinity are now adding blue coloring to their whitewash. The formula is as follows: To twenty gallons of water, add two pounds of slack lime and one pound of ultramarine. The walls are tinted twice during the summer. ***To Fill Pulpit Mr. Henry Deacon will occupy the pulpit at the Lebanon Junction Methodist Church Sunday. Mr. Deacon is a straight forward gospel preaching layman and we congratulate the Lebanon Junction people on a chance to hear him. ***Notice All persons having in their possession Election seals will please return them to me at once. Lindsay Ridgway, CBCC *** The Big Red Men’s Picnic A large crowd attended the big Red Men’s picnic here July 4th. It was estimated that more than three thousand people were there and everybody enjoyed the day. and Mrs. T. J. Ritchey. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholson spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex McKinley. W. B. Mattingly and family motored to Lincoln Farm Sunday. W. T. Morrow, of Shepherdsville, spent a few days with L. W. Nichols and family recently. Mrs. E. D. Jones and son Pendleton, spent last week with relatives at this place. John Pendleton and wife had as their guests Sunday, Ambrose Skinner, wife and daughter, Christina, and W. E. Ashby and wife. Miss Lula Fern Ashby, of Shepherdsville, is expected next week to spend the summer in this community, where the people always welcome her back to Knob Creek. Messrs Robert and Lindsay Mattingly took a crowd of young people to Dripping Springs in their new Overland one Sunday recently. Those who composed the party were: Robert and Lindsay Mattingly, Archie Snellen, Misses Nettye Mattingly, Christina Skinner and Minerva Pendleton. Hazel Funk has returned from a visit to relatives at Mt. Washington. Miss Link (sic) Pendleton has returned from a ten days’ visit to her cousins, Katherine and Dorothy Pendleton, of Louisville. ***For Rent - New Cottage. Apply to Curran Troutwine, Shepherdsville, Ky. Mrs. Will Croxton and children, of Newport, are visiting friends on Knob Creek. ***Cupio Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Stowers entertained the Christian preacher, B. H. Cox and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Keene Ed Ritchey, of Chicago, spent quite a while with his parents, Mr. Page 67 Miss Eunice Ridgway is visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. Harris of Solitude. Miss Geneva Joyce and Violet Abel visited on Salt River recently. Mrs. Eliza Chappell of Salt River continues ill. Noah Stibbens and wife attended the St. John’s Day picnic at Fountaine Ferry. Highland school will open the 3rd of July with Miss Cecil Funk as teacher. Hope to see a new water cooler and several other things that are necessary during the hot months. July 12, 1916 ***Educational Jottings Thru the courtesy of our congressman, Hon. Ben Johnson, this office has received the following, which will no doubt be of interest to most of our teachers and scholars throughout the entire county as well as every citizen who loves his State for what it has done at home and abroad. Kentucky, famed far and near for its contributions to political history, the arts, sciences, literature and the wars in which the United States have been involved, nowhere shines with greater brilliancy t han in connection with its record for furnishing big men to serve in high executive positions when strong men were needed. Few of the present day Kentuckians know anything of the Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. early day political history of their State and the following information; never before published gives details from Washington’s administration down. Kentucky, to its credit, has furnished the Federal Government two vice-presidents, two Secretaries of State, four Secretaries of the Treasury, One S e cretary o f W a r , f o ur Postmasters General, four Attorneys General. Kentucky’s part in furnishing among its delegation in Congress many of the most brilliant men who have ever served in that body are well known. John J. Crittenden - Under administration of Millard F i l l m o r e. C o m m i s s i o n ed September 1, 1851 to serve temporarily while holding the position of Attorney General, during the illness of Secretary of Daniel Webster. Mr. Crittenden’s service in the office of Secretary of State covering but one or two months. Secretary Webster died, however, October 24, 1852. In addition to the men in high Executive position provided by Kentucky, the state may also lay claim to the greatest President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, as he was born in Larue County, although elected from Illinois as chief executive. J a m e s Guthrie - Und er Administration of Franklin Pierce. Commissioned March 7, 1853, served until March 6, 1857. The Vice Presidents from Kentucky of the United States and details of their service follow: Richard M. Johnson - Under administration of Martin Van Buren. Term of service from March 4, 1837 to March 4, 1841. John C. Breckenridge, under a d mi n i s t r a t i o n of Jame s Buchanon. Term of service from March 4, 1857 to March 4, 1861. Those Kentuckians who have held cabinet positions and details of their service as follows: Secretary of State H e n r y C l a y - U n d er administration of John Quincy Adams, Commissioned March ? 1825 and served until March 4, 1829. Secretary of the Treasury George M. Bibb - Under administration of John Tyler, Commissioned June 15, 1841, served until March 6, 1845. Benjamin H. Bristow - Under administration of Ulysses S. Grant. Commissioned June 2, 1874, served until June 21, 1876. John G. Carlisle - under second administration of Grover Cleveland. Commissioned March 6, 1893, served until March 5, 1897. Secretary of War: J o s e p h Holt - U n d er a d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f J a me s Bu chanon. C o m m i s s i o n ed January 1, 1861, served until March 6, 1861. Henry S. Breckenridge of Kentucky is the present First Assistant Secretary of War under President Wilson. Attorney General: John Breckenridge - Under second administration of Thomas Jefferson, being the first Kentuckian to serve in the cabinet Page 68 of a President of the United States. Commissioned August 7, 1805, served until his death, December 14, 1806. John J. Crittenden - Under the administration of William Henry Harrison. Commissioned March 5, 1841 served until September 30, 1841. James Speed - Under first administration of Abraham Lincoln. Commissioned December 2, 1864, served through Lincoln’s second administration and until July 17, 1866. James C. McReynolds, the first Attorney General under President Wilson and recently appointed a Justice of the United State Supreme Court is a native of Kentucky, although he was not appointed from that State. Postmaster General: William T. Barry - Under first administration of Andrew Jackson. Commissioned March 9, 1829, served until May 1, 1835, being succeeded by a Kentuckian. Charles A. Wickliffe - Under administration of John Tyler. Commissioned September 13, 1841 served until March 6, 1845. J o s e p h H o l t - U n d er a d m i n i s t r a t i on o f Jame s Buchanon. Commissioned March 14, 1859 served until January 1, 1861. He retired to become Secretary of Ware. I t m a y b e s u g g e s t ed p ar e n t h e t i c a l l y t h a t in congressional and other public life, Kentuckians have added glory to the fame of their State; the present Speaker of the House of Representatives, Champ Clark, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. of Missouri, having been born in Kentucky, and the present majority floor leader of the House and the senatorial nominee from Alabama, Oscar Underwood, have been born in Kentucky. In addition, Kentucky has furnished 109 governors of states other than Kentucky, a record without parallel. ***The Slogan The origin of the phrase, “pretty women, fast horses and good whiskey” used to describe Kentucky’s famous products, is said to belong to Fielding Merrifield, a Representative in the Legislature from Nelson County, who served during the Forties. It was early in the session and Merrifield had offered his first bill and had taken his seat when a prominent Whig leader from the mountains inquired who the gentleman was who had offered the bill and where he hailed from. Quick as a flash, the Nelson County solon was on his feet and looking toward his colleague, he said: “Mr. Speaker, it is with pleasure that I arise to enlighten the gentleman from where the atmosphere lends strength to all so fortunate as to hail from that section of our Commonwealth, where the thrushes mellow notes can be heard from sunrise to sunset; where the huckleberry and wild grape vines are a distinct part of nature’s production, and where delightful breezes fan the brow of the weary traveler; but, Mr. Speaker, I live in a section of Dear Old Kentucky where we have a abundance of pretty women, fast horses and good whiskey; where on every side can be observed waving bluegrass and growing crops and there are no weeds or briars to contend with and, Mr. Speaker, for the enlightenment of the gentleman from the hill tops, I subscribe my self as his truly, Fielding Merrifield, Esquire. Mr. Merrifield’s tribute to his country made him famous and the phrase he coined on that occasion will live long after he is forgotten. - EX ***Bureau of Agriculture Bullitt County - Population 1900 9,602; 1910 - 9,487; per cent decrease 1.2. Assessed acreage of land 169,177. (United States Census 197,120). Total assessed valuation taxable property $3,209.634. Assessed value of l a n d w i t h i m p r o v e m e n ts $1,967,601. Average assessed value of land per acre $11.63. (United States Census $13.66). Railroads L & & St. L. 4.50, L & N 29.69, total mileage 34.19, located in the west central portion of the State; formed in 1796, and named for Lieutenant Governor Alexander Scott Bullitt; lands level to hilly; timber mostly cut, adapted to livestock, fruit and vegetable growing; close to the Louisville markets; splendid dairying opportunities; county seat Shepherdsville; population 348. *** As usual, the colored troops fought nobly. ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. Kate Hall and daughters recently entertained guests with Page 69 ice cream. School began first Monday in July at Pleasant Grove. Miss Stella Brumley as teacher. Robert Smith had a dog to go mad and left home but was killed in a few days. Toby Stallings had one to go mad Friday, but was killed before it left home. Also, Mrs. J. D. Hough had one to leave home and supposed it had hydrophobia. Mr. Hough tried to kill the dog when it came back, but doesn’t know if he did. Neighbors here are killing their dogs so as to run no risk, which is the safest way. Fred Owen and wife were recent guests of the former’s uncle, R. F. Owen and wife. Miss Stella Brumley, our school teacher, is boarding with Mrs. James Ridgway. Quite a number attended the Red Man’s picnic from this part of the globe and reported a nice time. Louis Stallings, we are glad to report, is improving. Dave Owen, better known as “Dock” Owen, 10 years old, was either bitten by Mr. Hough’s dog or hit in the mouth. The young man was playing with the dog, and he threw up his arm to keep the dog back and is not sure the dog snapped him or just hit the dog in the mouth. The wound was so deep that it bled. This happened Tuesday and the dog left Tuesday night. The young man left Saturday for Bowling Green to be treated. Protracted meeting will begin at Pleasant Grove 4th Sunday in July. The pastor of Little Flock will help in the meeting. Everyone is invited. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. James Simmons, wife and children of Bethel, and Miss Glacie Orms spent Sunday with R. F. Owen and family. S. O. Armstrong and Harley Proctor were in the city the past week. Ed. Bridwell, wife and son, Mrs. Etta Stallings and two sons, of Bethel, spent Sunday with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Jennie Whitledge. “Uncle” Will Stallings, we are sorry to say, is back on the sick list this week. Mrs. Ida Hecker and son, Dorsey, George Armstrong, wife and son, Franklin, and Rev. Potts were entertained in the home of Roy Stallings and wife Sunday. Ronald Jones and wife were guests Sunday of K.. S. Grant and wife. Mrs. Rosa Dickey and two daughters, Wava and Ruby, Messrs Buck Price and Will Price were afternoon guests of T. H. Wise and wife. Clay Whitledge and wife were guests of the latter’s cousin, Jess Grant, who is quite ill near Brooks Station. George Armstrong and wife were recent guests of T. V. Long and wife. Buried at Pleasant Grove Church, July 3, by the side of his wife, Norvey Sadler, in his 24th year. He lived near Shepherdsville but died at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital where he had been three weeks under treatment. (No name given - Edith) Guy Hecker, of the city, spent Saturday and Sunday with the family of J. D. Hough. Mrs. Bettie Price spent several days recently in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. Josie Glass. K. S. Grant and wife spent a day the past week with Jess Alcorn and wife. Mrs. Mike Brumley has been quite ill for the past two weeks. Rev. Potts filled his appointment at this place Saturday night and Sunday and was entertained in the homes of Sam Orms and Roy Stallings. Sunday: Misses Ada Greenwell, Violetta Roby, Sola Mae Hibbs, Myrtle Crenshaw, Mollie Roby, Lena Evans, Ansilee Barger, Messrs Courtney Evans, Horrie Thompson, Bernard Roby, Jesse Ice, Frank Mudd, Gabe McCormick, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Crenshaw and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ice. All returned home late Sunday afternoon after spending such a delightful time. Albert Nusz and wife purchased a new auto Saturday. ***Cedar Creek Dan Nutt and family of Fancy were the guests of Vern Jones and wife Sunday. Henry Jones and wife attended church at Riverview Sunday. Miss Mollie Roby is spending this week at Shepherdsville. R. J. Clark, wife and daughter, Miss Edyth, spent Sunday with Frank Ratliff and family of near Cane Springs. Marvin Weller and family and Mrs. Amanda Weller were guests of Lem Swearingen and family Sunday. Little Miss Mada Skilton, of Louisville, returned home after spending some time with her little friends, Eve and Mary E. Jones. L. L. Jones and wife motored with Geo. Bowman and wife to Louisville and West Point Sunday. Ernest Hibbs, of Louisville, spend Saturday and Sunday with his parents and lady friend of near here. Mrs. Arp Harmon and sister-inlaw, Mrs. Henry Deacon, and son, of Indiana, spent the weekend with Mr. Iley Jones and Mrs. Lem Swearingen. Miss Sola May Hibbs spent Saturday night with Miss Ansilee Barger. The following party of young people motored to Lincoln Farm Page 70 Mrs. W. H. Nusz and two daughters spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Raymond. Misses Violette and Mollie Roby and Messrs Roy Shaw and Milton Clark attended the dance given by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson of near Cedar Grove last Friday night. “Married Guardsmen May be Excused” Headline. We thought the object all along was to get experienced fighters. ***I Accuse A five reel drama, a Master picture, the highest class motion picture made by the Mutual Film Corporation, and a one-reel comedy, entitled GOING UP, featuring George Ovey, the funniest man in America make up the six reel program at the Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Masonic Temple, Saturday night, July 15. th For Tuesday night, July 18 , the program consists of the three reel drama called the SUPPRESSED ORDER and one reel of comedy entitled TROUBLED WATERS. Both shows begin at 8 o’clock and prices are 5 and 10 cents. ***Basket Dinner Let everybody remember the Homecoming and Basket Dinner at the Shepherdsville Baptist Church on Sunday, July 23. A cordial welcome to all. This is the day for the beginning of a two or three weeks Revival Meeting. ***Notice The Peoples Ice Cream Parlor is again wide open. Everything clean and cold. Stop in and cool off. ***The Devil in Charge Last Monday, the editor and his accomplished wife joined the Press gang at Louisville and left with other members of the Press for the annual reunion held this year at Ashland, Ky., leaving “the devil” in charge of the office, with instructions to get out a good paper this week. He hopes they will all have a devil of a good time at the meeting and is going to do his devilish best to follow instructions and hopes both editor and patrons will say he did not play the devil, generally, but kept matters in proper shape and that this devil is not as black as devils usually are painted or said to be. ***Poem In loving remembrance of Gladys Harris, who departed this life two years ago July 7, 1914. Dear Gladys, thou has left us, just two years ago today, But, God, he knows best and took you away. O, baby Gladys, how we miss thee, We miss thee in our sight, We even miss you when we are asleep at night. Your little life was very sweet, and Loved by everyone, And God loved you, too, and beckoned you to come. We know you are an angel and God, you are nigh. And every night we pray to meet you in the sweet bye and bye. Mother & Father. ***Personals Miss Lena Ice left Friday for Lexington for an extended visit to her sister, Mrs. G. Roby. Several from here spent Sunday at Lincoln Farm. W. F. Monroe and wife spent Sunday with Mrs. Maraman at Belmont. Miss Bertha Meriwether, of Louisville, is the guest of Mrs. Charles Morrison. Mrs. Daniel Gober and children spent last Sunday with her father, Judge A. E. Funk and family at Brooks Station. Mrs. M. L. Hamilton has been spending some time with her son, Athy (sic) Lee Hamilton at his home on First Street in Louisville. Robert Johnson, formerly of this county, but now a resident of Wilmington, Del., where he holds a fine business position has returned for a visit with his aunts, the Misses Coleman at the Meadows near town. Robert’s many friends are delights to see Page 71 him. Miss Evelyn Bates, who contemplated leaving this week for a visit to her aunt, Mrs. B. A. Owen, nee Miss May Lee at San Antonio, Texas, was detained by high water, which is interfering seriously with railroads in the South. She will leave soon as conditions in that section improve sufficiently to make travel safe. Later. She left Thursday afternoon, accompanied by her mother, who will go as far as New Orleans with her. Miss Mayme Stephens went to Louisville Tuesday and began taking a course in music at the Conservatory of Music there. She will make two trips each week till the course, which will require quite a number of weeks, is completed. Miss Carrie Goodin and Miss Sarah Hill and Mr. Howard Cooper, all of Lebanon, Kentucky, are guests of Mrs. Lindsay Ridgway. Miss Jennie Trunnell and Arthur Markley, of Coral Ridge, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Ridgway last Sunday. Howard Jones, of Louisville, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Lindsay Ridgway. Milton Church, wife and daughter, formerly of this county, but for several years past residents of Paducah, have been visiting friends and relatives here and at Belmont for several weeks. John L. Sneed has returned from a trip to Frankfort. Misses Verna Allen and Mabel Stewart, of Glendale, Kentucky, are visiting Mrs. Wm. Morrison. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Miss Sue Pope spent Wednesday in Louisville. Col. Tom Cochran and family, of Long View Stock Farm, are luxuriating in a brand new Mitchell auto, which arrived last Saturday. It’s a beauty and the Pioneer News wishes the Col. and his excellent family many a pleasant ride in and never an accident from same. Mrs. W. H. Preston, who has been ill for several weeks at a Louisville infirmary is reported as improving and hopes are entertained for her speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jeffries and children who have been living in Louisville for several years have come to Shepherdsville to reside. Many friends are glad to welcome them. It is understood that Mr. Jeffries will be connected with the post office after change of administration. Miss Kate Edelen left for Hodgenville Saturday where she will spend several weeks visiting friends and relatives. Wilson Summers Jr spent Tuesday with J. C. Jeffries’ family. “Boots” is a splendid young fellow and a host of friends here always welcome his appearance. Mrs. Chas. D. Lee has returned from a trip to Hodgenville where she went to attend the funeral of a brother. Miss Nannie Hornbeck, of Louisville, was out and spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Hornbeck. Revival services will begin at the Baptist Church here the 4th Sunday, July 23rd . It promises to be a well attended and successful meeting. It deserves to and should be so. Let everyone prepare to attend. M i s s e s K a t e a n d L u l ie Swearingen have returned to their lovely home in Mt. Washington after a delightful visit with friends in New Albany, Indiana. Misses Ada Greenwell and Mollie I. Roby, of Leaches and Beulah Barrall spent a very pleasant day recently with Mrs. John Samuel, of Knob Creek. Miss Mildred Holsclaw, of Louisville, is spending this week with Mrs. Herc Weller. Mrs. Sarah D. Burnet has been visiting the Misses Coleman at the “Meadows”. Eula Wathen, Miss Marshall of Louisville, Dorothy Duane, Elizabeth McCampbell of Louisville, Mrs. Sam Bates, Mrs. James V. Rouse, Messrs Abram Brooks, Edward Tyler, C. F. Troutman Jr, Tom Coleman Jr, Millard Troutman, William Coleman, Tot Carroll Jimmie Lee Williams, Neal Brooks, Morris Duane, Sandman, Kelly, Duane of Louisville, Dr. Bates, Henry Hamilton. So far as we have observed, none of the German newspapers has yet referred to the Republican candidate as Karl Hughes. They content themselves with asserting that they nominated him, which they did by vetoing Root and Roosevelt. ***Mt. Washington Miss Mabel Self, of Louisville, spent the 4th with Miss Anna Maraman. Mrs. Jennie Gentry and two children are visiting her sisters, Mrs. Ed Brown and Miss Mabel Parrish in Louisville. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Genus Crenshaw the 10th and left a little girl. M r s . S a l l i e M u n c h , of Jeffersonville, is spending this week with Mrs. J. F. Combs. Mrs. Felix Wells visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hefley at Seatonville last week. Mrs. Gross was called home this week on account of the serious illness of her brother. Mrs. Maud Barrall, of Barrallton, is visiting Miss Frances McGee. Miss Hattie Stibbins, of West Point, is the guest of Miss Pearl Lee. Miss Cora Cash has returned home from Boston. Miss Catherine Rouse was the guest of honor of an informal dance given by Mrs. Henry Hamilton last Thursday evening. Mrs. Hamilton’s guests included the following: Misses Lancaster, of Georgetown, Ida Charles Carroll, Mary E. Carroll, Mary Martha McCormick, Austine Brooks, Edna Lewis, of Chicago, Page 72 Mrs. John Phillips and Miss Sue Pound of Jefferson County spent last Wednesday with the former’s sister, Mrs. W. F. Queen. Mrs. Jennie Simpson was a guest last Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Malon Hill at Fairmount. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Armstrong and two boys of Spencer County visited relatives near here a day and night last week. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Misses Kate and Luli Swearingen spent the past week with relatives and friends in Louisville and New Albany, Indiana. Mrs. H. H. Hall was in the city a few days this week shopping. Miss Susie McFarland, who spent last week here with her sister, Miss Alberta, left Monday for a visit at Lebanon Junction with Miss Mary Ray before returning to her home in Louisville. Carter Johnson, who has been visiting relatives here the past month, left Thursday for Livingston County, accompanied by his aunt, Mrs. Betty Barnes, who will remain for an indefinite time. Mesdames J. W. Harris, T. H. Parrish, M. A. Harris and Misses S u sie McFarland, Lee Swearingen and Susie May Parrish spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McAfee. John McFarland, Leo Harris, Misses Susie and Alberta McFarland and Mrs. Stuyler Harris motored to Simpsonville one day last week and called to see Mrs. Frank Goodnight and Mrs. Leslie Figg. Messrs and Mesdames W. E. Anderson and John Borders and children of Louisville, spent Sunday with relatives here. Archie Anderson, who spent last week here with his grandfather, returned home with them. Mrs. Emma Nichols, of Louisville, spent last week here with relatives. Her daughter, Miss Adalyn, who has been the guest of Miss Lounette Stansbury, returned home with her. Miss Emma Melle Harris spent part of last week with Mrs. C. G. Bridwell at Solitude. Mr. and Mrs. George Field and Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Brewer and family, of Louisville, were called here Sunday by the death of their nephew, Joe Pratt. Several from here attended the Red Men’s Picnic at Shepherdsville the 4th. William Franklin, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Porter brought home the prize for the finest baby. Joseph W. Pratt died Friday night at the home of his parents near here. The funeral services conducted by Rev. Edgar Pound, were held at the Baptist Church. His illness was of short duration and not thought to be so serious until a few days before the end. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Pratt, he leaves one brother and several sisters. Sunday morning at seven o’clock, the motor trucks of Porter & Wiggington and Barnes Bros., with four other machines, left here for Springfield with a load of seventy-two passengers to surprise Rev. and Mrs. S. L. C. Coward with a visit. They arrived in Springfield in time for Rev. Coward’s morning service at the M. E. Church and at noon, a bountiful dinner was spread in the parsonage yard with hot coffee served by Mrs. Coward was all enjoyed to the utmost. After a few hours, that seemed all too short, of pleasant conversation and Christian fellowship, they left for home where they arrived without accident to mar the pleasure of the day in time for Rev. D. R. Peak to fill his appointment at the M. E. Church. Altogether, it was Page 73 a day filled with pleasant memories which will long dwell in the hearts of all present. ***Public Sale of a Fine Farm at 12 o’clock, July 20, 1916, consisting of 300 acres at Lotus, Ky. On Bardstown Branch of L & N. This farm is in a high state of cultivation and splendidly located. Good improvements and well watered. This is an ideal stock or dairy farm. Don’t forget the sale. For further information, address J. H. Chrisie, Lebanon, KY or Lebanon Real Estate Co. Terms made known on day of sale. ***Cupio Mr. Bert Quick and sister, Gussie, were weekend guests of Miss Nattye Mattingly and brothers. Misses Nora and Stella Gatewood, of Louisville, spent the 4th with their aunt, Mrs. Charlie Merker. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Ridgway entertained about fifty guests Sunday, it being Mr. Ridgway’s and his father’s birthday. Miss Nettye Mattingly and Archie Snellen spent the 4 t h at Stithton.Miss Nettye Mattingly and Archie Snellen spent the 4th at Stithton. A crowd of young people were delightfully entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Pendleton by their daughter, Minerva. Those present were; Misses Lula Ashby, Nettye Mattingly, Christine Skinner, Linda Pendleton, Gussie Quick and Mildred Samuels, Messrs Karl Mattingly, Archie Snellen, Lindsay Mattingly, Bert Quick and Roy Applegate. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Robert Mattingly, who has been ill for quite a while, is slightly improving. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Merker and two daughters spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Ed Applegate. Mr. and Mrs. John Marcum spent Sunday with J. D. Moore and family. A crowd from Cupio attended the ice cream supper and play given at Medora by Salem Baptist Church Saturday night. Miss Christina Skinner spent Sunday night with her cousin, Minerva Pendleton. Archie Raymond has visiting friends at Cupio. been Bro. Hardin filled his appointment at Knob Creek Sunday night. He was accompanied by his son, Buren, who added much to the music with his cornet. ***Southern Inventions The following patents were just issued to Southern clients reported by D. Swift & Co., patent lawyers, Washington, DC, who will furnish copies of any patent for ten cents apiece to our readers. Kentucky - A. P. Basham, of Owensboro, Concrete post; M. Cerf Jr, Louisville, Signaling device; T. J. Hawkins, Guthrie, Portable stockyard. Tennessee - E. Edstrom, Sewanee, Making molds; B. H. Jones, Nashville, Hose reel and drier; G. W. Wesley, Harriman, Making digging tools. West Virginia - R. T. Tiles, Charleston, Blue Print Machine; S. B. Henshaw, Charleston, Take down device; C. W. Kettler, Warwood, Combined folding ironing board, clothes basket and clothes rack. ***Fred Rush, the Butcher at Troutman Bros. Wholesale and Retail dealer in beef, pork, veal, etc. Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Base Ball The ball team from Belmont met “Old Charter” team at Chapeze July 9th and before a large crowd to which considerable excitement was shown, the game ended with the following score. Old Charter 8, Shady Grove 7. ***Fair Directors Meet The Bullitt County Fair Directors met Monday, July 10th, and made many changes for the coming year. The general refreshment privilege was sold to a big Louisville firm for a term of three years and, as usual, sold higher than any other county fair in this state. ***Notice I will begin July l7th, 1916, carrying mail on Route 2 with Motorcycle and Sidecar, leaving office at 9:15 a.m. Emmett Crenshaw, Carrier. July 21, 1916 ***Educational Jottings The play given here Friday night by the pupils of the Mt. Washington High School was one of the best plays we have ever seen given by students and reflects considerable credit on the teacher and the splendid class of sophomores who took part in the Page 74 performance. Mr. Otis Russell, secretary of the graded school board here, was the recent guest of his father, C. M. Russell, a well known farmer of Nelson County. Prof. J. H. Sanders returned Saturday from Marion County, where he spent the past week conducting the tri-county institute which met at Lebanon. Prof. and Mrs. E. J. Ockerman, of Bloomfield, were here a few days ago visiting Mr. and Mrs. Russell. Prof. Tom Cochran returned to his home here for his vacation after having spent the past year in a well known eastern college. Miss Mary Hall has gone to Dawson Springs. Miss Zora Raymond, who has been very ill with measles, is much better. Miss Bertha Trunnell, another teacher, is also sick from the same disease. Both teachers will soon be out. Miss Sara Jane Buckman is teaching for Miss Trunnell until she is able to take “up the rod” at Victory. Mrs. Dora Harris is now back at her old school, Sugar Valley, near Smithville, and reports a fine attendance from three different counties as well as a good per cent from her own district. Born, July 14, to Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Raney, a fine 8 ½ pound girl, Hazel Katheryne. Mrs. Raney, before her marriage, was one the best young teachers and is the only daughter of Dep. Sheriff A. L. Roby of Lebanon Junction. The County Board met Monday and besides the regular lines of work, approved the trustees Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. choice filling vacancies with the following teachers: Nancy Jeffries, Willie May Ridgway and Willie Chickering. arrested the youth Thursday and turned him over to Jailer Lee and he will be tried before Judge A. E. Funk, Saturday, July 23rd . The County School Board also selected substitute teachers for this year, one for each educational division as follows: Warning Shepherdsville Division - Willie May Ridgway. Mt. Washington Division - Birdie Hall. Leaches Division - Edyth Clark Pine Tavern Division - Clara Chambers. If the above teachers accept the appointment, all rural teachers who are sick or who are unable to be on duty for any cause, should notify the substitute teacher in the division in which they teach, as no other person or persons will be eligible to teach or fill vacancies. Further particulars of this arrangement will be given in this column later. This office was honored Monday b y a v i s i t f r o m P r o f. Bartholomew, of Louisville, one of the best known and best loved men in the State, and who for many years was head of the high schools in that town. Reports sent to the daily press of this State last week assures us of another seven months rural school term. No official notice has yet been received. Vernon Murrain, an incorrigible youth, now living near Beech Grove, is accused of disturbing the school at that place last Friday, and the County School Board ordered a warrant for his arrest Monday. Sheriff Roby Do not do yourself or your estate injustice by insuring your life before getting the contract my company offers. Buren J. Hardin, Agent. Shepherdsville ***The House Fly The presence of flies in the house is rapidly coming to be recognized as a distinct menace to the health of the family, or in other words, a disgrace. We know of no other way to get rid of these pests than to keep the premises absolutely clean, use a liberal supply of fly poison and swat the fly. - A citizen. ***The Deutschland One of the most sensational features of the war was the arrival at Baltimore recently of the German su b m a r i n e boat, Deutschland, directly f rom Bremen with a cargo of dye stuffs and other very valuable goods of 300 or 400 tons. The boat was entirely unarmed and declared by U. S. Custom official to be strictly a merchant vessel and entitled to such privileges. She made the trip in 14 days, avoiding the English blockade and claiming to have come through the English Channel, running under the English fleet. The Germans claim that quite a fleet of these merchant submarines is being built in Germany and that they will soon be making regular trips between U.S. and German ports, delivering dye stuffs and other high priced freight badly Page 75 needed here and heretofore prevented by the English blockade. The Deutschland is reported to have discharged her cargo at Baltimore and have reloaded with nickel and rubber, articles badly needed in Germany and to be about ready for her return trip. It will be a hazardous and dangerous one and if s u cces s f u l l y m a d e , an achievement wonderful in naval history. * * * R e l i g i o u s C e n s u s of Shepherdsville and Salt River I wish to present the following figures concerning the census of Shepherdsville, which I have recently completed. This census includes the white populations of Shepherdsville and Salt River. White population - 504 No. of church members - 272 Children, 12 years of age and under - 125 Church members among those who are above 12 years of age 72 per cent. Church members: Baptist - 122 Methodist - 68 Catholic - 33 Disciples - 25 Presbyterian - 17 Lutherans - 6 Episcopalians - 1 Church preference of those who are not members of any church, including the children: Baptist - 131 Methodist - 42 Disciples - 20 (0r 29) Catholic - 5 Presbyterian - 5 Lutheran - 4 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. No Preference - 25 Church Preference of children twelve years of age and under: Baptist - 80 Methodist - 19 Disciples - 11 Presbyterian - 0 Lutheran - 3 No Preference - 8 Percent of Population: Baptist - 50-1/2 per cent Methodist - 22 per cent Disciples - 9 per cent Catholic - 7-1/2 per cent Presbyterian - 4-1/4 per cent Lutherans - 2 per cent No Preference - 5 per cent 25 per cent of the population are children 12 years of age and under. Baptists constitute 50-1/2 per cent of the population, but they have 64 per cent of the children. There are no Presbyterian children twelve years of age and under in the community. There are 107 people who are above twelve years of age who are not members of any church. Of these, 51 prefer the Baptist Church, 23 the Methodist, 9 the Disciples, 5 the Presbyterian, 1 the Lutheran, 1 the Catholic, while 17 have no preference. Other d e d u c t ions and observations may be made from these figures by anyone who care to study them. Your humble servant in Christ, H. C. Combs. ***The War in Mexico War clouds that hung so heavily and ominously over the strife worn, bandit ridden, ignorant and degraded land, especially along the northern and American border, since the last note from General Carranza, have rolled away, or seem so as far as the American soldiers are concerned. Carranza seems to have realized two facts, that it would have been better for him to have realized long ago: One is that President Wilson is a man of his word and means what he says in his assertion that he will stand for no more raiding along the border or slaughter of American citizens residing there. The other is the standard of “truth” is much higher in the United States than Mexico and honesty the same. It took the calling to arms of over a hundred thousand troops of the National Guard, and the concentration of a large portion of same along the border to drive into his thick head the fact that President Wilson would stand no more his bullying and broken promises, and that he was in a fair way to get a good sound thrashing. Realizing these facts, he seems to have gone to work in earnest to suppress brigandage. W e d n e s d a y ’ s d i s p a t ch e s announce the defeat of two bands of Villa’s bandits by Carranza soldiers. If the Carranzistas will keep up that sort of work until there is some protection for life and property of Americans and other foreigners in Mexico, they will realize that they can get rid of the American soldiers much easier and more quickly than by trying to drive them out. Verdun, the strong fortress near the eastern French border. They claim some successes, but seem to have made no permanent gains so far, and the French assert they are holding their own. Along other sections of the trench lines, the British and French have made decided gains, having driven the Germans back on fronts of from 8 to 20 miles in length and from 1 to 6 miles deep. The Russians still claim big gains along the eastern front and to be within 20 miles of Kovel, a vital point in the Austro German Lines, which if captured, will necessitate immediate withdrawal or surrender of large numbers of their troops. The Russians claim to have captured over 270,000 Austrian and German troops since their advance began. ***Markets Cattle ........ Per hundred Prime exp. Steers - $8.50 Shipping Steers - $7.75 up Heifers - $5.75 to $7.75 Cows - $6.00 to $7.00 Hogs ...... Per Hundred Choice, 165 lbs up - $9.80 120 to 165 lbs - $9.75 Pigs - $8.10 Sheep Best lambs - 10 to 11 cents Butchers - 7 to 9 cents Eggs - 19 cents to 20 cents Butter, lb. - 20 cents Hens, lb, - 15 cents Chickens - 22 to 30 cents turkeys, lb - 17 to 18 cents Corn, Bu - 82 cents ***In France ***Salesman Wanted The Germans still continue hammering and battering at To sell our Fruit Trees. Best terms known in the Nursery Page 76 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. World, steady employment, good money made selling our excellent stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. The chance of a lifetime for Hustlers, non other need apply. Cedar Hill Nursery and Orchard Co., Winchester, Tennessee. ***Bureau of Agriculture Article on government study of goat grazing on Nation Forests in six states. Some instances of the goats thinning out the dense underbrush so as to allow grass to grow and thus new cattle range being provided. ***For Sale - One pair of heavy horses, Apply Dr. Shafer. ***Memorials in Georgia Marble, Modern Design, good material, first class workmanship. One hundred per cent value of every dollar invested. R. D. Snellen, Barrallton, Ky. Representing Continental Marble and Granite Company. ***Old Granddad Whiskey, bottled in bond, Wathen’s Best, Made in Bullitt. ***Stop and Read (Large Ad) A Money Raising Sale. Goods to Close out at reduced prices. Price List. Dry Goods and Notions and Groceries. W. H. Logsdon, Clermont, KY. ***For Sale or will trade for anything of equal value, 2 heavy work horses, 17 hands high, 2 top buggies, 1 runabout, 1 good jersey wagon, all in good condition. Apply to Dr. J. H. Shafer. ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. Georgia Gentry and daughter, little Miss Ina Fern, spent one day the past week with her mother, Mrs. Joe Dickey. F. C. Mathis, of Lexington, spent the past week with his nieces, Mrs. Hallie Armstrong and Mrs. Elsie Whitledge. J. W. Lloyd and family spent Sunday with Will King and wife near Mt. Washington. J. D. Hough and wife and Miss May King spent a day the past week with James Simmons and wife of Bethel. Mrs. Joe Dickey, we are sorry to say, was ill the past week and is not very much improved at this time. Born to the wife of John Stallings, (Henry Stallings John), a boy, July 14, 1916. Mrs. Lizzie Owen is a visitor of her sister, Mrs. Irene Crist, and friends near Pleasant Hill. We are glad to know Mrs. Nellie Brooks is able to be out again. Mrs. Will Newton, of the city, spent a few days the past week with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Laura Newton. Mr. Mat Gentry and daughter, Miss Emma, were guests of Will Harris and wife of Bethel Sunday. H. C. Tyler, wife and children, were guests Saturday night and Sunday of the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Tyler near Ting. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent Sunday with her son, John Whitledge. Little Miss Lucille Newton and brother of the city, are spending this week with their grandmother, Mrs. Laura Newton. Page 77 Mrs. Kate Hall and sister, Mrs. Lula Owen, recently visited the city and were the guests of Ms. Lawrence. Miss Ida Mae Owen was the guest of Miss Edith Gentry Sunday. Mrs. Laura Newton and daughter, Mrs. Ollie Ridgway, were guests Sunday of Mrs. Rollie Newton. Mrs. Hallie Armstrong spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. Carpenter, who is suffering from a fall last week. Mrs. Mike Brumley, we are glad to say, is improving. Little Miss Ima Armstrong spent a few days this week with her grandmother, Mrs. Till man Ridgway. ***Reunion We have been requested to publish the following list of names. All who find their names below will please write the secretary and state if they will attend and if they can furnish a small donation. Let all get together at once and have a good reunion and recall the happy days that were spent at Pitts Point. Will hold reunion between 1st and 15th of August, so let us hear from you at once. Girls names: Cora Adams, Mary Adams, Savilla Arnold, Bessie Ashby, Edyth Barrall, Ollie Barrall, Cora Brashear, Corrianna Brashear, Lillian Brashear, Roberta Brashear, Nannie Brashear, Mary Campbell, Susan Cape, Sallie Chappell, Mattie Crawford, Minnie Cochrane, Bettie Congrove, Maggie Cowley, Sophia Cowley, Amanda Cundiff, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mary Davis, Mattie Davis, Savilla Davis, Aggie Dawson, Alana Dawson, Hallie Dawson, Pet Dawson, Virgie Drake, Bettie Dowdell (sic), Georgia Dowell, Lillie Ellison, Nora Ellison, Clara Eubanks, Annie Fenley, Emma Fenley, Kate Fosters, Mattie Fosters, Artemesia Fox, Eugenia Fox, Laura Fox, Rowena Fox, Bettie Froman, Mahaley Froman, Miranda Forman, Mary Forman, Myrtle Froman, Minnie Fullenwider, Lula Gardner, Bettie Glenn, Lelia Glenn, Mollie Glenn, Lillian Greenwell, Minnie Griffins, Lizzie Hall, Annie Hardesty, Agnes Hardy, Josie Hardy, Maggie Hardy, Tea Hays, Ella Hays, Birdie Hill, Ida Hill, Lizzie Hill, Lula Hill, Mattie Hill, Malvina Hill, Mary Hill, Mary Hornbeck, Maggie Howlett, Lizzie Johnson, Ida Laswell, Claudie Laswell, Bettie Lee, Carrie Lee, Dorrie Lee, Emma Lee, Lucy Lee, Mallie Lee, Minnie Lee, Nannie Lee, Sadie Lee, Vina Lee, Josie Lee, Hettie Leet (sic), Lizzie Lewis, Ida V. Marshall, Mildred Mattingly, S a l l i e M a t t i n g l y , C a r r ie McKinney, Nannie McNeil, Sudie Miller, Ollie Miller, Lula Price, Bettie Rayman, Ida Rayman, Josie Rayman, Lulu Rayman, Mary Rayman, Lizzie Russell, Nannie Ryan, Abbie Samuels, Irene Sargent, Maggie Scott, Sadie Scott, Blanche Sessions, Claudie Shank, Liza Smiard, Mary Smiard, Sarah Smiard, Sallie Skinner, Fannie Smith, Dythia Snellen, Sudie Stone, Mary Sweeney, Annie Taylor, Geraldine Todd, Martha Viers, Belle (?) Wallace, Carrie Watson, Mary Watson, Mattie Whitlock, Eliza Wise, Lillie Wise, Mary Wise. Boys Names: Ambrose Applegate, Dave Armstrong, Willie Ashby, Claud Barrall, Sam Bates, Willie Bell, Quinn Bledsoe, Chas. Brooks, Wyatt Bush, Willie Campbell, Howard Cape, C. C. Carroll, John Chambers, Willie Chambers, Ben Chapeze, Jack Clark, Benj. Clevidence, Enoch Cochrane, Henry Cochrane, John Cochrane, Lee Cochrane, Jas. Collings, Lewis Congrove, Green Cowley, Jas. Cundiff, J. M. Cundiff, Wm. H. Cundiff, Robt. Daugherty, Robt. Davis, Ben Dawson, Chas. Dawson, Clarence Dawson, Joe Dobson, Rich T. Dowdell, Cola Evans, Jas. Fenley, Warren Foster, Horace Fox, Bayless Froman, Beale Froman, Chas. Froman, Davis Froman, Remy Froman, Lem Froman, Alec French, Jas. French, Henry French, John Gardner, Herbert Glenn, Leo Gober, Elmo Greenwell, Frank Greenwell, Jeff Greenwell, Willie Greenwell, Jasper Griffin, Will Griffin, Carl Hardy, Chas. Hardy, Ed Hardy, Franke Hardy, Richard Hardy, Tom Hardy, Henry Hart, Richard Hays, Burr Hill, George Hill, John Hill, Luke Hibbs, J. C. Holtzclaw, James Hornbeck, Tom Hornbeck, Chas. Howlett, John Howlett, Joseph Howlett, Leonard Howlett, Standiford Howell, Joseph Huffman, Fred Jenkins, Will Jenkins, Chas. Johnson, Ezra Johnson, George Kelley, Giles Kelley, Luther Kelley, Robert Kelley, Thomas Kelley, W. A. Kelley, Hal Kinnison, Ed Laswell, Clarence Lee, Clay Lee, Dave Lee, Dawson Lee, Fayette Lee, Jas. H. Lee, J. R. Lee, Sylvester Lee, Nat Lee, Rice Lee, Jessie Lewis, Wallace Page 78 Lewis, Lee Lewis, Cicero Massie, Ben Mattingly, Phillip Mattingly, Chas. McCallen, Alec Meador, Jake Merker, Joseph Meyers, Harvey Miller, T. Monfort, John Moore, Lewis Moore, Frank Napier, Lee Napier, John Nicholson, Samuel Olivet, George Orms, Jasper Pearl, Newton Pearl, Oscar Pearl, George Pendleton, Chas. Preston, Tom Price, Tom Quick, Victor Rohm, Henry Raymond, Orbrey Raymond, John Richie, Sam H. Ridgway, Richard Roby, J. T. Roby, W. A. Roby, Clarence Russell, Lloyd Russell, Chas. Samuels, James Samuels, Joe Samuels, John Sanders, George Sanders, Jas. Sargent, Willie Sargent, George Scott, Ambrose Shank, Ambrose Skinner, John Smith, Lee Snawder, Frank Stovall, John Summers, Will Tolston, Jacob Travis, Joe Troutman, J. O. Viers, Robert Viers, Wm. H. Wakefield, Arthur Wallace, Berry Whitlock, John Wise, Chas. Wise, Hamsey (sic) Wise, Tillow (sic) Wise, Jim Wise, Ben Wooldridge, Dave Wooldridge, John Wooldridge, Rufus Wooldridge. ***Sheriffs Sale In favor of Willie Murray against B. A. Murray will sell at the courthouse door: $445.69 two hundred and fifty acres at Belmont, bounded by the L & N RR on the west, Peter Snellen and Henry Doutaz on the south, B. A. Myers on the east and the north by Mrs. Persell and town lots in Belmont, same land conveyed to B. A. Murray by Alice Mount by deed. W. S. Rouse, Sheriff and A. J. Roby, DS ***Personals Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Crist Englebrecht, of Brooks, was here Monday on business. Delbert Fulkerson and family, of Louisville, spent Saturday and Sunday with Chas. Lee and family. Newt Martin moved to the Neal Hoagland place Monday. O. W. Pearl has gone housekeeping at Salt River. to Reid Englebrecht spent several days here this week. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Thomas entertained the following at dinner Tuesday: Mrs. Delbert Fulkerson and two children, of Louisville, Mrs. C. D. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. James Ice, Jesse Ice, Thelma Lee and Miss Beulah Barrall. Mrs. M. Lee Hamilton has returned after spending sometime with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hamilton. While in the city, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hamilton, they motored to “Mocking Bird Valley”, “Audubon Park”, and South Park, where they spent several delightful days with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hamilton motored to Danville, Ky this week, where they will spend several days. Miss Ruby Self, of Louisville, has returned home after spending some time with Miss Anna Maraman. Mrs. G. C. Blackstone, of Pittsburgh, PA, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Maraman. Will Jenkins and son and Mr. Scott, of Zoneton, were here Tuesday on business. Howell Smith and wife spent Sunday with Mr. Smith’s brother at Fern Creek. State Fire Marshall Josh Catlett, of Princeton, was here Tuesday. Several were in town Tuesday attending Quarterly Court. Miss Gladys Welch has been the guest of friends and relatives at Mt. Washington. Fred Spratt, who has been in Colorado for several months, has returned to his home in Louisville. He and his friends motored from the city Tuesday to visit Miss Geneva Swearingen and brothers, Louis and Will. Miss Geneva Swearingen and brother, Will, were guests of Miss Zora Rayman Sunday. The Misses Coleman entertained the following guests at 6 o’clock dinner last Thursday: The Misses Lancaster, Robert Johnson, Tom and William Coleman, Millard, Woodford and C. F. Troutman Jr. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means, Mary Stillwell and C. F. Troutman Jr spent Sunday in the city with Mr. Key’s family. Mildred Holsclaw is spending this week with Mrs. C. F. Troutman. Mrs. Sadie M. Quigley, P. W., G. M., of Owensboro, and Prof. Bartholomew, of Louisville, were guests of honor at a called meeting of the Eastern Star Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jettison, of Glasgow, were guests of Mrs. Carrie M. Simmons last week. Mrs. R. H. Wheat and daughter, of Jeffersontown, are guests of Mrs. C. F. Troutman this week. Page 79 Miss Verna Allen has returned to her home at Glendale after a pleasant visit with her aunt, Mrs. W. C. Morrison. Mrs. F. G. Thomas and daughter, Grace, were the guests of Mrs. James Ice Friday. GEE WHIZ! CAN’T MISS! WHEN? Thursday, August 10 Mrs. W. S. Rouse has returned home after spending a couple of months with her son, J. Calvin Rouse, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Mrs. Rouse has also under the care of a physician while there, and came back greatly improved. Mrs. Jo Trunnell has a severe case of the measles. Mrs. Noah Smith, of Louisville, is spending this week with her daughter, Mrs. G. S. Patterson. Mrs. Aetna Turner and little daughter, of Hazard, are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hancock. Quite a number from here went to the city to see the parade. Miller Preston and wife spent Wednesday with W. H. Preston. W. W. Davis, of Lebanon Junction, spent Thursday here. Mrs. W. H. Preston has returned to her home after being under a specialist in Louisville. Mrs. A. E. Gross, who came to Shepherdsville expecting to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. R. L. Troutman, was called home on account of the serious illness of their brother, Mr. Joe B. Murray, who is suffering from a serious paralytic stroke. ***Wanted - 200 mules from 5 to 9 years old. Highest cash price Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. p a i d . Cl a r e n c e Shepherdsville, Ky. D a w s on , ***Hebron Church The annual revival services of the Hebron Church will begin next Sunday. The Rev. Robt. L. Bell, of the Stuart Robinson Memorial Church, of Louisville, will assist the pastor in the preaching. Added to a number of years of experience in church work, Rev. Bell has a fervor and zeal which makes him not only a very interesting, but a very helpful preacher. Mr. Geo. D. Hopper, of Sanford, Ky., will have charge of the music. If you can sing, we want you in the choir. Services at 10 o’clock each week morning and east evening at 8 o’clock. The public is cordially invited to attend all these services and help in making this a real revival. ***Railroad Wages Big Ad. Should they be determined by Industrial Warfare or Federal inquiry? Should a nation-wide strike or an i n v e s t i g a t i o n u n d e r t he Government determine this issue? ***Full Page Ad Forced Clothing Sale on Account of the War now going on at about ½ price. Myer Berman, West Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky. During this sale, the store open until 9 o’clock every evening. ***Big Ad Some Cigarettes hide the taste. FAVORITE, a straight cut cigarette, gets all the good out of a good cigarette. 10 for 5 cents, also packed 20 for 10 cents. ***Kills Himself Bridegroom of a few days ends life with a shotgun. John Perkins, 18 years old, a pupil in the Shepherdsville High School, who eloped to Jeffersonville and was married to Miss Myrtle Troutman, 19, of Hobbs, last Saturday, committed suicide by shooting himself just below the heart with a single barreled shotgun at the home of his father, William Perkins, a farmer living near Clairmont at 10:30 o’clock Tuesday morning. The shooting occurred in an orchard near the house. Worry over the raising of a check is said to have led to despondency. Besides his parents and wife, he is survived by two brothers, Thomas and Henry Perkins. ***Sheriffs Sale For Charles Atcher against R. P. Rhodes. $72.85, Lot #3 in Dr. Mounts addition to Belmont and also known as the Scale Lot. W. S. Rouse, Sheriff ***Picnic Saturday July 29, All day Picnic and Moonlight at Shady Grove 21/2 miles west of Belmont, Ky. Everybody welcome. H. D. Flesch, Prop. ***Cupio The funeral for Mrs. Mary Johnson was preached at Knob Creek Church Sunday by Rev. Luton, Baptist minister. Mrs. Mary Skinner has been visiting Mrs. Bert Arnold and daughter, Miss Beulah. Page 80 Misses Mildred and Mary Samuels entertained their young friends on Saturday night with a social in compliment to Miss Lula Ashby. Mrs. Ben Ritchey and two children, Charles Anna and Jarvis, spent a week with her mother, Mrs. Sallie Funk, and mother-in-law, Mrs. Tom Ritchey. Lee Beard had quite a wreck last Saturday night while going to a social. His horse took fright at an automobile, ran off and tore things up badly. Mrs. Ed Applegate spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Charlie Merker. Mrs. Snellen and daughter, Miss Emma, spent the week end in Louisville with her son, Joe Snellen. Mrs. Charlie Ryan spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ritchey. Miss Hattie Stibbens returned home from Shepherdsville where she has been visiting friends. Mrs. John Pendleton spent Friday with her mother, Mrs. L. W. Nichols. Miss Mary Marcum was the guest of Misses Minnie and Ethel Merker Sunday. Miss Lula Ashby, Minerva and Linda Pendleton spent Sunday with Misses Mary and Mildred Samuels. ***Nothing has yet happened to indicate that the United States has not the greatest calvary in the world, numbers considered. July 28, 1916 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. ***Educational Jottings Misses Lou Swearingen, Lounette Stansbury and Nellie May Scott were here Saturday making their final school settlement. Miss Lena Ice has just returned from Lexington, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Chester Roby. Miss Sara Jane Buckman, who for the past two weeks has been teaching for Miss Bertha Trunnell at Victory, returned home Thursday. Vernon Murrain, the 13 year old youth who was arrested recently for disturbing the school at Beech Grove, owing to his tender age, was ordered by Judge Funk to be placed in charge of Herbert Cundiff, who executed bond to send him to school and be responsible for his acts. The lad had never attended school at Beech Grove, could scarcely read his own name and had been deserted by his parents a few years ago. For this and his age, the courts was very lenient, but gave him a good lecture, admonishing him that a repetition meant the placing in the Kentucky School of Reform until he was 21 years of age. Miss Cecil Funk, who teaches at Highland, spent Sunday at Brooks with her parents. Miss Nancy Jeffries, who is to teach at Corinth, has just returned from a visit to Glendale. Miss Willie May Ridgway, teacher at Glen Ella, is at Cloverport this week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ridgway. Several parents were fined in Judge Funk’s court Monday for failing to send their children to school. Most of our citizens, especially the well informed, think well of the new compulsory school law and of the attitude of the offices toward it, knowing that German, Denmark and even States in our own Union have shown how beneficial it is to the whole people, but to the “knocker” and men who is opposed to any reforms, we print a letter from Frankfort which shows just where we are “at”. Kindly read it and then lift your voice for a law that will mean more to the citizenship of this county than all the political platforms ever written. Supt. Ora L. Roby My Dear Superintendent: I’m writing to you in regard to the per capita for this year, which has been declared to be $5.10. This compels us to have a seven months term. My ideal for the country school is an eight months term to be divided into two sections - five and three months each, four and four each, or all consecutively as the local conditions may demand. You, by virtue of your office, are the educational leader of your county and the State Department wants to cooperate with you and be as helpful as possible. We suggest that three things be emphasized this year in your county schools. First, attendance. We have found that your county, had in 1915, 3001 children, and had an average attendance of 1,448, making the per cent of attendance, 46, which is below the State’s average of 48 per cent. I am sorry to note that Page 81 you did not reach the average and yet the State’s average is not nearly high enough. You have this year, 3,148 pupil children. I am asking that, if possible, you to increase this average attendance. I note also in your county you have 35 illiterates between the ages of ten and twenty. Have your teachers go after these, as far as possible. The second matter I would suggest is that you hold a close supervision over your teachers and eliminate from your teaching corps all unworthy teachers. One of the crying needs of our system is teachers of character. The third matter is the reading circle. I am going to suggest that your County Board under the head of preparation, give a premium of one or two dollars per months salary to the teachers thoroughly completing the Reading Circle course. You know there are three main methods of training teachers. The State National Schools, the Institute and the Reading Circle. Fully expecting your hearty cooperation to make this the best school year we have had in the State and pledging you the sympathetic, helpful cooperation of the State Department, I remain, Your truly, V. O. Gilbert. State Supt. The above 46% we made, of course on all who attended rural, graded and high schools as well as those who attended private schools and high schools or colleges out of the county. Where were the other 54% and where do you want them this year? Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. ***Rock Pile Elvin Doutaz, town Marshal of Lebanon Junction, and one of the best officers we have ever seen, arrested two bootleggers at his town Saturday night for selling whiskey. County Attorney Bradbury had them arraigned before Judge Funk Monday, who assessed a $60 fine and cost against each and they are now along with 5 or 6 other prisoners building roads for our county at the cost of their board only. This is done as quite a savings to the road funds as road hands are now very scarce and the price of labor high. ***Parents Fined The School Board at their last regular meeting asked that summons be issued against a number of families to appear before Judge Funk and show cause why they were not sending their children to school. The case was set for last Monday and the following were fined $5.00 each and costs. Buck Hickerson, of the Pitts Point Area. Jack Stovall of Beech Grove. P. T. Price, of Hobbs. Several other cases were postponed upon a promise to Judge Funk that they had now started their children and would continue to send them regularly and if this order is not complied with, each case is to be reinstated at any time during the term. The present law is an amendment to the 1908 school law and gives the court the power to collect fines and costs as in all other cases and since nearly 65 per cent of the children in this county did not attend school last year, we congratulate the court and those in authority for prompt action in these and all other cases. ***A Card of Thanks We wish to thank our many friends who were so faithful during the sad death of our son. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Perkins. ***Minutes of W C T H Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. The fourth quarterly W. C. T. H. Convention of District Four Division B, comprising the counties of Hart, Hardin, Larue and Bullitt was held at the Christian Church, Lebanon Junction, Kentucky, Thursday, July 20th at 9:10 a.m. Mrs. E. T. Creager of Cecelia, Pres., presided and on account of the absence of the secretary, Mrs. L. Burninger, Mrs. R. G. Hampton was elected secretary pro tem. The meeting was opened by singing song No. 1 in KY Rally Songs, followed by the devotional exercises led by Bro. Foster, pastor of the Christian Church. After singing, “The Fight is On”, Bro. Short, evangelist conducting revival services at the Methodist Church gave a very helpful talk on “Temperance Instruction in the Sunday School”. Bro. Bell, pastor of the Baptist Church, made “Bible Teaching and Temperance” a careful study and entertained the Union with his views on this great two-fold subject. “The White Ribbon” was sung by Page 82 the Union after which Bro. Ryan, pastor of Methodist Church, told us how we might help State Wide Prohibition. A committee on resolutions was chosen, being Mesdames Duvall, Carter and Gray. After a discussion of liquor being shipped into our town, also on the street fair. The Union was closed by prayer by Mr. Harned to meet at 1:30 p.m. The evening session was called to order by president. After singing “When Christians shall vote as they pray”, Mrs. Duvall, president of local Union, read Daniel 1:822, after which Bro. Foster lead our devotional prayer. The minutes of the morning session were read by secretary after which the committee on resolution reported. The following resolutions were submitted: 1. That the legality of shipping of whiskey into dry territory be given a careful investigation and that each (can’t read) of said condition in its perspective territory. 2. That we demand that all candidates for public offices, to declare themselves in unmistakable terms as to how they stand on the liquor question, we deeming their silence on said question to be sufficient grounds for our opposition. 3. That we declare in clear and positive terms for an amendment to the constitution which will give the suffrage of Kentucky to say whether or not our State will be Prohibition. 4. That we heartily endorse the Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. distribution of Educational Literature on Questions of Temperance. 5. That we especially tender our thanks to the ministers of the various churches for their presence and assistance with the Convention. We most especially thank Bro. Ryan, pastor of the M.E. Church and Evangelist Short for discontinuing their morning service in favor of our convention. Miss Le Goodwin read an interesting paper on “Narcotic Habits” after which an open discussion was conducted on the topic by the Union. “How to increase our membership” was discussed in a round table conference and several new members were added. “Stand Up for Prohibition” was our closing hymn after which Bro. Bell closed the Union with Prayer. M. S. H., Secy Pro Tem ***Rock Pile Elvin Doutaz, Town Marshal of Lebanon Junction, and one of the best officers we have ever seen, arrested two bootleggers at his town Saturday night for selling whiskey. County Attorney Bradbury had them arraigned before Judge Funk Monday who assessed a $60.00 fine and cost against each and they are now along with 6 or 8 other prisoners building roads for our county at the cost of their board only. This is done at quite a saving to the road funds as road funds are now very scarce and the price of labor high. ***Officers of Election The following were appointed election officers for the August Primary, August 5, 1916 Shepherdsville No. 1 - G. M. Martin, Judge, C. J. Dawson, Judge; Frank Morrow sheriff, S. B. Stephens, Clerk. Cupio No. 2 - John Pendleton, Judge, John Marcum, Judge, I. T. F e r g u s o n , s h eriff, Ch a s . Applegate, Clerk. Zoneton No. 3 - J. W. Pope, Judge, Henry Davis, Judge, Gabe Bealmear, Sheriff, John Gore, Clerk. Mt. Washington No. 4 - Bert Hall, Judge, J. B. Proctor, Judge, W. H. McFarland, Sheriff, J. C. Gentry, Clerk. Leaches No. 5 - R. J. Clark, Judge, Chas. Duvall, Judge, Kenney Bolton, Sheriff, Chas. Troll, Clerk. Clermont No. 6 - M. E. Weller, Judge, Geo. W. Taylor, Judge, Ed. Vittitoe, Sheriff, Wm. Schaffer, Clerk. Lebanon Junction No. 7 - W. P. Daugherty, Judge, Lee Masden, Judge, Clint Langley, Sheriff, John H. Collings, Clerk. Belmont No. 8 - O. T. Lee, Judge, Dave Bumgardner, Judge, J. M. Cundiff, Sheriff, Chester Hill, Clerk. Shepherdsville No. 11 - J. W. Thompson, Judge , Henry Hamilton, Judge, Wave Bell, Sheriff, Wm. Combs, Clerk. Signed: W. S. Rouse, W. F. Joyce and Clarence Dawson, Election Commissioners. ***Notice Following is a list of the candidates and the position each one will occupy on the Ballot in the August Primary, 1916 to be held on the 5th day of August 1916. As the Democratic candidate has no opposition there will be no Democratic Ballot. Republican Device “Log Cabin” Candidates for Congress: William Hobson, W. Fletcher Nichols, Thomas Spurrier, J. H. Ashlock, John P. Haswell, Jr. A copy, attest: Lindsay Ridgway, Clerk. ***Big Ad Fourth Annual W.O.W. PICNIC Clermont Camp, will be given Saturday, August 5, 1916 at Chapeze, Kentucky. Don’t forget the date. This will be one of the biggest and best picnics of the season. Plenty of amusements and a fine band to dance by. Chas. F. S t e p h a n , W m . S t e p h a n, Managers. ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. Joe Dickey, we are glad to say, is some better at this time. Pitts Point No. 9 - S. B. Foster, Judge, Frank Harned, Judge, Ham Croan, Sheriff, W. H. Cundiff, Clerk. Mrs. Herman Owen, of Zoneton, spent several days the past week with her mother, Mrs. Joe Dickey. Griffin No. 10 - Louis Barrall, Judge, Chas. Rogers, Sheriff, Frank Goldsmith, Sheriff, Emery Deacon, Clerk. Everett Armstrong, wife and little daughter, Martha, spent Sunday in Shepherdsville. Page 83 Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent the Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. weekend with her son, Clay Whitledge. guest of Miss Eudell Grant Sunday. James Simmons and family of Bethel were guests of Geo. Armstrong and wife Sunday. Mrs. Della Owen spent one afternoon the past week with her sister, Mrs. Edith Owen. Misses Lula and Lillian Dickey of Bowling Green, arrived Sunday to visit their uncle, Joe Dickey’s family and other relatives and friends. ***Bread, Bread Mrs. Lawrence and daughter of the city spent the past week with Mrs. Kate Hall and daughters. We are sorry to say, Mrs. J. D. Hough is on the sick list this week. Misses Cordelia Trigg and Rosie W h i t l e d g e , M r s . H a l l ie Armstrong and Mrs. Albert Armstrong we r e in Mt. Washington last week shopping. Harley Proctor, Jess Ridgway and Everett Armstrong were in the city the past week. Roy Stallings and wife were guests Sunday of the former’s aunt, Mrs. Ada Orms. T. V. Long and wife were guests Sunday of Jess Ridgway and wife. R. K. Hall and daughter, Miss Hazel were guests Sunday of Bro. Peak and wife of Mt. Washington. Miss Bernice Floyd entertained Sunday with a birthday dinner, that being her fiftenth (sic) birthday. Those present were Misses Ida Mae Owen of Bethel, Della and Norma Ridgway, Evelyn Bell, Glacie Orms, Clara Trigg, Ruth Owen and several others, all had a delightful day. We wish Miss Bernice many more happy birthdays to come. Miss Roxie Whitledge was the The next time you are in town, take home a loaf of good home made bread. Try it, you’ll like it. Picnic orders a specialty. Dawson’s Bakery, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Winnifred Greenwood and Edward Coxen who played leading parts in the Suppressed Order at Masonic Temple picture show the 18th will likewise appear there Saturday night, July 29th, in Bonds of Deception, a picture of strongest interest to all. There will also be two reels of the liveliest comedy, making up a show of an hour and a half most pleasing to everybody. ***Bullitt Fiscal Court The Bullitt Fiscal Court was in session Tuesday and attended to the regular routine business. It is reported that part of the session was pretty wild and wooly, while the onlookers enjoyed the fun. ***Mt. Washington Miss Nettie Taylor of Louisville is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor. Mis Austine Bell, of Huber is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Gentry. Edna Parrish spent Sunday with Susie May Parrish. Miss Aileen Hoagland of Louisville is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Clint Smith. E. McAfee and wife, Miss Page 84 Lounette Stansbury and Mr. and Mrs. Hunley Smith motored to Buechel Sunday in the latter’s new Dodge auto and visited Mr. and Mrs. George Hough. Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Porter and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Porter. Mrs. James Harris and two little girls spent the week end with Mr. P. B. S. Parrish. Messrs and Mesdames H. P. Wiggington and Sammy Smith were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bean Wells at Cox’s Creek Sunday. Mrs. W. A. McCrocklin of Fern Creek spent a few days last week with Misses Kate and Lulie Swearingen. Miss Myrtle Holloway, of Louisville, spent the week end with Miss Lydia Herin. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sauter were guests of Rev. and Mrs. D. R. Peak Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Porter of Jefferson County and Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mothershead were entertained Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Crenshaw and Mr. and Mrs. Alec Hardy. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wiggington spent Sunday with W. A. Clark and wife. Messrs and Mesdames P. B. S. Parrish and J. A. Harris were guests Sunday of O. E. Hall and wife. W. E. Anderson and wife, of Louisville, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Laura Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Swearingen spent Sunday with her brother, Houston Smith and wife. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Misses Elma McGee and Rebecca Parrish, Chas. Lloyd and Dave Rouse attended church at Waterford Sunday and were entertained at dinner by the latter’s aunt, Mrs. George Day. mark. Mr. Brookshire will give another show in about two months offering even better advantage than this time. The exact date will be announced later. Mrs. Cheatham and Miss Ruby McClung of West Virginia are guests of Mrs. Viola Coleman and daughter, Miss Cornelia. Mrs. P. B. S Parrish gave a work shower last Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Jas. Herrin. A number of handsome and dainty gifts were received, a number being sent by friends unable to be present. Refreshments of lemonade and cake were served by the hostess and her daughter, Miss Rebecca. Miss Ruth Jasper of Waterford is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Maggie Ellaby. Dr. and Mrs. Knight, of Louisville, Mr. Almer Barnes, Miss Austine Bell and Leland Barnes motored to High Bridge last week. Several white people attended the funeral service and burial of Uncle Jim Sanders, colored, Sunday afternoon. He died Saturday morning at the home of W. F. Queens farm where he had lived for several years. He was one of the oldest men in the community and respected and liked by everyone. During the hot weather last week, the men in the hay fields suffered greatly from the heart Preston Parrish was overcome while helping Houston Smith stack hay, but he was not seriously ill from it, and after a few days was able to go to work again, but he has not been working in the hot sun any. “Under Southern Skies”, the five reel picture drama given last Friday night for the benefit of the building fund for our new school was well patronized. We have not heard the exact amount realized but heard the receipts were between $95.00 and $100.00. Not quite coming up the hundred Point July 23 and played a game of ball which was exciting and a good game for amateur teams. The following players made the trip: Hagan, Bridwell, Weindell, Berry, Viers, Henderson, Crenshaw, Dawson, Ridgway, H. Hardy and S. Hardy. The score was Shepherdsville - 5, Dam 43 6. The next game will probably be played here Saturday, August 5, and Dr. Ridgway’s ream will try to even up matters. This is a little late to say anything about the drama “The Finger of Scorn” given by our High School pupils in Shepherdsville the night of the 14th. But we want to take this opportunity to thank the people of your town who were so kind in helping in every way to make it a success. The wide spread advertising that was given and the band which so kindly gave their service and the many who helped in arranging the stage and accessories are all very much appreciated and we only hope we may be able at some time to repay their kindness. The “Dam Team” have a number of star players, including such well known athletes at Slack, Applegate, Smith and “Rabbit” Peak, all of who were formerly playing in the city league. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Anderson and Mrs. John Hough motored to Taylorsville Monday afternoon to see Mrs. Chas. Hough, who is ill. Howell Smith left Monday morning for a 10 day stay at French Lick. News has just reached here that Hunley Smith was bitten by a snake this morning. (Monday) No particulars have been learned of how serious it is or what kind of snake it was. It left its fangs in his hand. ***Base Ball The Shepherdsville base ball team went to Dam 43 below West Page 85 ***Personals Miss Lena Ice spent the week in Oakdale, the guest of Mrs. J. R. Davis. Miss Lula Cook spent a few days in the city this week. Mr. C. L. Troutwine spent the week end in Oakdale, the guest of his sister, Mrs. J. R. Davis. Ben Christ Spent Sunday in the city. Tom Hornbeck has returned from a trip to Canada.. Toad Beard and brother Frank, of Carrothersville, Missouri motored though in their auto and are spending some time with their brother-in-law, Will Burns. Chas. Dawson spent Wednesday Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. in the city. D. O. Gober and daughter spent one day last week at Solitude. Charlie Muir, of Hobbs, was here Wednesday. Miss Lillian Pittman is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Smith are spending two weeks at French Lick Springs. C. T. Meredith and son, Winfrey, spent the week end with Mrs. Mary Meredith. J. F. Combs and family, O. P. Means and wife, Misses Miller, Mrs. Wheat and daughter, Mrs. Nusz, Winfrey Meredith and C. F. Troutman’s family motored to Shelbyville Sunday and visited the Old Mason’s Home. Mrs. R. M. Wheat and daughter have returned home after a weeks visit with Mrs. C. F. Troutman. Mrs. J. B. Monroe underwent an operation at Norton’s Infirmary Monday. Last reports she was doing nicely. Mrs. Mollie Nusz spent Tuesday with C. F. Troutman’s family. Mrs. Wheat, Marguerite, Mary P. Combs, Mrs. C. F. Troutman and Monford spent Monday with Mrs. O. P. Means. Perryman Holsclaw is visiting her grandmother in the city. Mrs. Mabel Floore spent last Saturday with Mrs. Nat Maraman. Dr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Barrall, of Kansas City, are in Louisville, attending the meeting of the National Dental Association of which Dr. Barrall is a member. They are accompanied by Mrs. Barrall’s mother, Dr. Lolo D. Gillespie, of Galena, Kansas, also a member of the Association, who with Dr. and Mrs. Barrall will come out Friday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Barrall, near Mt. Eden. Many friends here regret her departure, but wish her that success which her ability and charming personality will assure in her new venture. Miss Jane Eva Holsclaw is the guest of friends in Louisville. Cut the weeds in front of your premises. They are unsightly and conductive to ill health and spread disease. With the near approach of Circuit Court and the county fair, everyone should put their property in the best condition and nothing does better in that line than removal of the unsightly and disease breeding weeds. Misses Ina and Margaret Foster attended at the Baptist church Sunday. The following composed the party that motored to Lincoln Farm Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Nusz, Miss Zora Rayman, Will H. and Noah Nusz. They lunched under the massive oak tree that spread its branches above the spring where the family of Lincoln obtained their water supply when he was a small boy. After lunch, the ascended the beautiful granite steps to Memorial Hall, which encloses the little log cabin in which Lincoln was born in 1809. The “hut” is not more than 10 feet by 15 feet, has a little stick chimney daubed with mud, one very small window and one door. Thos. C. Coleman has returned from a business trip to New York and other eastern cities. John L. Sneed was the guest of the Misses Coleman, at the Meadows, for 6 o’clock dinner Wednesday evening. Miss Mayme Stephens has returned from a visit with relatives at Irvine and Estill Springs. Miss Nancye Jeffries will leave Monday to take charge of the school at Corinth, which she will teach during the coming session. Page 86 Daniel Gober spent Wednesday in Louisville on business. The members of the Christian Sunday School are asked to observe the fifth Sunday as Orphan’s Home Day, so come prepared as same. ***A Cool Spot Last Sunday was a great day for Baptists in Shepherdsville and for their friends. The Home Coming and Basket Dinner were both successes. We have made a splendid beginning in our Revival Meeting. The Baptist Church building is the coolest and most pleasant spot in Shepherdsville these evenings. If you don’t believe it, come and see. Our electric fans are working fine. They keep you cool and keep the bugs and mosquitos away. We have gone to considerable expense to make you comfortable and help you to enjoy the services. Come to the meetings. Services begin at 10 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. ***Tucker House, First Class Meals and Bed 25 cents each. Mrs. J. H. Tucker. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. ***We sell Lightning Hay Balers - Lutes & Co., Shepherdsville. ***Animal Castration - Latest operation for the prevention of “Water Seed” in mules, Spermatic tumors and Water Seeds removed. Most humane method used. Clamps and other modes when desired. Dr. David Smith, Shepherdsville. ***Although the electric fan has not been greatly in demand this summer, the electric light, owning to the prevailing darkness, has been overworked. ***Bureau of Agriculture - Forest Notes. One hundred and thirty thousand maps of the National Forests will be distributed to tourists this summer. These maps show the best camp sites, good hunting and fishing grounds, roads, trails and telephone lines, and give directions how to reach points of interest. ***Cedar Creek Bro. Henry Deacon filled his appointment at Victory Sunday afternoon. We are always glad to have him with us whenever he can come and do hope he shall again give us another call in the near future. Miss Bertha Trunnell, who took charge of her school at Victory last Wednesday, is progressing nicely. Mrs. O. P. Basham visited her mother Saturday and while there was taken suddenly ill and Dr. Ridgway was called. Glad to say, she is much better at this writing. Misses Violetta and Mollie Roby were guests of Mrs. B. D. Burch and daughter Friday. Mrs. Mae Greenwell and son, Ralph, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Roby. John Burch and family, of Bardstown, and Miss Ada Greenwell were guests of S. T. Harris and family Sunday. Miss Gussie Quick and Mr. Bert Quick, of Bullitt Lick, spent the week end with Miss Nettie and Mr. Robt. Mattingly. Missis Mattie Mae Funk and Willie Chickering were the guests of Miss Elizabeth Smith. I. L. Jones and wife spent Saturday night at Shepherdsville. Miss Lula Ashby is visiting relatives on the Creek. Roy Shaw has been suffering for the past two weeks with a large abscess on the back of his neck. Misses Elizabeth Smith and Willie Chickering spent the weekend with Miss Lena Arnold at Howard Station. Lupearl Hibbs spent Thursday night with his brother, Tom Hibbs and wife of Shepherdsville. Mr. and Mrs. Ola Roby had as their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Biggs and Bert Deacon and family of Cedar Grove. Misses Aileen and Texia Swearingen entertained the following guests Sunday night: Misses Violetta and Mollie Roby, Milton Clark, Horrie Thompson and Lupearl Hibbs. Miss Bessie Burch, of the city, is spending a few days with relatives of this place. Wm. Haag and family, of Mt. Washington, spent Sunday with Frank Grant and wife. Miss Sola Mae Hibbs is spending some time with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Tom Hibbs of Shepherdsville. ***Hill View Misses Minerva and Linda Pendleton had as their guess Sunday: Misses Christina Skinner, Lula Ashby, Gussie Quick, Shepherdsville, and Nettie Mattingly, Messrs Lindsay Mattingly, Bert Quick, Archie Snellen and Carl Mattingly. Page 87 Mrs. Viola Barrall is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Arnold. Mr. Ernest Furrie and Lawrence Jones, of West Point, were the Saturday evening guests of Misses Eula and Mabel Mae Funk. Mrs. Viola Barrall had as her guests Monday evening: Misses Mattie Mae and Eula Funk, Willie Chickering and Messrs Gussie and Maurice Ridgway and Walter Funk. The Misses Funk entertained Sunday, their guests being Mr. Lawrence Jones, Gussie Ridgway and Edwin Smith, Esq. We are all wondering where Willie Scott spent Sunday. We are also wondering how it happened that Mattie Mae and Gussie happened to get to church early last Sunday. Old Charlie must be on his vacation. Mr. Herbert Funk called on Miss Mamie Quick Sunday. August 11, 1916 VERY LARGE HEADLINES You Can’t afford to miss it. The Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Bullitt County Fair, Shepherdsville, Kentucky . Twenty-second annual exhibition. August 15, 16, 17, 18, 1916. $1500.00 in cash premiums to be given away. There will be many attractions, interesting, instructive and amusing to the big, little, young and old. You can well afford to spend a few days at this old time country fair, mingling with friends and relatives that you never see anywhere else. Plenty shade, good music, lots to eat. Saturday August 13th at 9:30 a.m. to arrange for the school reunion, fix a date ... at Pitts Point of all the living students who attended school at that place during the time the school was in charge of W. .. Gwynn and brother, Mrs. Ella Hays Magruder, Mrs. Mary Hornbeck Collings, Mrs. Maggie Hardy Ridgway, Dr. Samuel W. Bates, Dr. Samuel H. Ridgway, Lindsay Ridgway, and Oscar W. Pearl. ***Educational Jottings A young male dog, one-half hound, with white and yellow spots, medium size, and knows name as Hunter. $5.00 reward or for any information leading to his whereabouts. Jas. Love, Belmont KY. Miss Lena Ice is teaching this week for Miss Mary Dawson at West Point on account of the serious illness of her brother, Lee Dawson. Miss Jennie Carpenter has just returned home from Bowling Green where she had been in school. Miss Zora Raymond, another well known teacher, left recently for a short course in the same school. Edw. Barrall, Eunice Ridgway, Willie Chickering, Marie Atkinson, Nell Cummings, and Gladys Welch started school Monday. The few remaining schools will be started 1st Monday in September. The school attendance is still booming as a direct result of the strict enforcement of the law here in Judge Funk’s court recently. Every school child may now secure their ticket for Wednesday at the fair by applying to your trustee. The following committee has been appointed to meet at the county Superintendent’s office in Shepherdsville, Kentucky , ***Lost or Stolen ***Cleaning & Pressing I can clean and press your suits to look like new. Leave your work at home. J. W. Holt, in R. H. Smith Building. ***Bullitt Circuit Court The Bullitt Circuit Court convened Monday with Judge McCrndless (sic) on the bench. Below are a list of jurors. Grand Jury - Floyd Jenkins, W. T. Jenkins, R. J. Clark, Willard Fiddler, J. H. Baird, Jesse Brumley, Kinnie Bolton, Bedford Crenshaw, J. D. Hough, Will Lamb, Oliver Owen and C. C. Hackney. Petit Jury - Joe Welch, Lem Swearingen, R. A. Miller, Geo. Atkisson, C. L. Newton, Tom Bridwell, R. E. Hardesty, F. T. Arnold, Frank Goldsmith, R. B. Ridgway, I. P. Arnold, Jas. Newman, Pres Quick, J. C. Dickey, W. B. Crenshaw, O. P. Page 88 Means, S. H. Rickets, J. E. Magruder, J. W. Croan, S. B. Owens, J. C. Drake, Houston Stout, Ed Mothershead, Chas. King, R. E. Newton and Will Joyce. At the time of going to press, the following cases have been tried. Comm VS Robt. Raley, fined $5.00 Comm VS L & N RR - $250.00 Comm VS Bland Akridge - 2 years and one day in Pen Comm VS Nevitt - One year and one day in Pen. ***A Bright Future Promised Photo - Irwin Funk Irwin Funk, son of Judge A. E. Funk, present County Judge of this county, who has recently passed his 21st natal anniversary, graduated last June in the law department of the University of Louisville. Since then, he has successfully passed the required legal examination, received his license and is now fully qualified as a practicing attorney in all the Bullitt County Courts. He has an office here and is ready to give prompt attention to any legal business offered him. He is one of our brightest young men and has promise of a brilliant future in the line of his chosen profession. The Pioneer News unites with many friends in this community in wishing him success. ***Appointment of Rural Carrier As a result of the recent competitive civil service examination held at Shepherdsville for the purpose of securing eligibles for the appointment of a rural carrier at Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Shepherdsville, the following named persons secured the grades set opposite their respective names, to wit: Guy Stansbury, Smithville, 9l,60; M a l c o l m S . H a r m o n, Shepherdsville, 83,90; Roy Stallings, Shepherdsville, 79,10; Geo. M. Martin, Shepherdsville, 74,00; Leslie D. Herps, Shepherdsville, 73,50; Herbert T. Crenshaw, Shepherdsville, 70,90. There were several other applicants who took the examination but who failed to make the required grade of 70. As Mr. Stansbury made the highest average for the entire county, it is practically certain the Postmaster General will appoint him. ***Woolridge-Floyd On August 2nd at 8 a.m., the marriage of Miss Nora Belle Woolridge to Mr. Azariah Menloe Floyd was solemnized. The Rev. Bell, of Lebanon Junction, officiating. Mrs. C. I. Welker, of Louisville, cousin of the bride was matron of honor and Mr. Irwin Welker, best man. The bride wore a gown of silk voile and embroidered in satin roses, her veil of silk maline forming a cap was held in place by a wreath of rose buds and carried a shower bouquet of bride’s roses. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd left immediately for a trip to Lookout Mtn. And other points of interest and will be at home after Sept. 1 at 1040 Sharp Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. The guests included: Mr. I. M. Floyd of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tom Wooldridge, Mrs. R. F. Dowdell, of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Welker, of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wise, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. John Woolridge, Miss Alice Rose Woolridge, Mr. Will Duvall, Mr. Joe Woolridge, Mr. Jim Langley, Mr. Herman Dowdell, of Louisville, Miss Essie Lesley, Mrs. Katie Greer, of Louisville, Mrs. Nan Greer, of Louisville, Mr. Will Woolridge, Mrs. H. Maraman and Mrs. Jane Greer. ***Revival Closes The Revival at the Baptist Church conducted by the Pastor, Rev. Combs, closed Sunday night. Several additions were added to the church by letter and Baptism. Rev. Combs is a fine preacher and everyone that heard him was well pleased with his sermons. ***Horses and Automobiles Frozen roads are what you might call death to motor cars. They cut tires to ribbons and shake machinery out of joint. Day after day, I tramp the public roads and find on them ten horses to one machine. The farmer is growing wise. He has discovered that his bright new machine will become dilapidated and wheezy if run in winter weather, and so he keeps it housed while the ever faithful horse draws the wagon, light or heavy, and does not get stuck in the drift or mire, writes Hilton Busbey, in “American Horse Breeder ”. With the price of gasoline steadily climbing, the expense of running a machine is greater than driving a horse and the farmer Page 89 always counts the cost in summer, the machine is much in evidence on the National Road, especially on Saturday and Sunday and the horse in reserved for short drives. Five days of the week in summer, the farmer has duties to perform, and then the great highway has a deserted look. But when Sunday comes, the preacher does not see him. He is flying through clouds of dust to exchange greetings with distant friends. It is folly to talk about the horse becoming a back number in agricultural communities. He does work which machines cannot do, and is a safe dependence in all kinds of weather. As I take my daily exercises on the highways and drive long distances on them, I know what I am talking about. I am compelled to believe what I see with my own eyes. The paid stories in some of the daily papers do not mislead the well informed. ***Cedar Creek Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hibbs and daughter, Edna Earl, spent Sunday with the former’s parents, H. H. Hibbs and wife. Mrs. James Crenshaw Sr and son, Calvin, Mrs. Chas. Jones, Mrs. Wm. Roby and Mrs. Henry Fuqua motored to New Haven Sunday and spent the day with Columbus Fuqua and wife. Misses Ada Greenwell, Mollie and Violetta Roby spent from Thursday until Sunday with Mrs. Lillie Thompson and attended protracted meeting at Cedar Grove. Miss Sola Hibbs returned home Sunday after a weeks visit in Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Shepherdsville. Miss Aileen Simmons and Frankie Noe of Cedar Grove spent Sunday with O. O. Roby and wife. Misses Violetta Roby, Ada Greenwell, Mollie Ro by, Louvenia Kulmer, Messrs Elmer Samuels of Barrallton, Leslie Herps, Lupearl Hibbs, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Basham and Fred Kulmer, wife and son, Morris were the guests of Mrs. Lillie Thompson and sons Sunday. Mrs. Arp Harmon and daughter, Mrs. Iley Jones spent Sunday with Mrs. J. H. Jones. Miss Mamie Rouse of Owensboro has been a recent visitor of Miss Fronia James. Bill Roby and son, Preston, Roy Shaw and Virgie Roby spent Saturday in Louisville. Mrs. B. D. Burch and daughter, little Miss Martha Elizabeth, spent a few days recently in Louisville the guests of relatives. Miss Bertha Trunnell spent the weekend in Shepherdsville with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw spent Sunday with his brother, Wm. Shaw and wife of Lotus. Mrs. Arp Harmon is spending a few days with her daughters of this place. Miss Iva Troll who has typhoid fever still remains ill. Joe Greenwell, of Cedar Grove, spent Sunday with Chas. Hilton and family. Miss Aileen Swearingen and Elizabeth Weller returned home Thursday after spending a very pleasant week at Woodlawn, Kentucky. While there, they motored to Frankfort, Lexington and other interesting places. Mrs. Lena Davis and children, of Louisville, returned home Friday after spending a week with her sister, Mrs. Ollie Birch. Chas. Jones and wife moved from J. A. Roby’s farm to Cox’s Creek recently. ***Masonic Minstrel At Masonic Temple Shepherdsville, Ky on Saturday, September 2nd , 1916 given by and for Bullitt Lodge No. 155, F & AM. Given under direction of Prof. J. H. Sanders and will be one of the best shows every staged in Shepherdsville. See and hear the black-faced comedians Ridgways (Lindsay and Samuel), Doc Bates, Butch Troutman, Tot Carroll, Ora Roby, Jim Collings, Buck Monroe, Bob Zimmerman, Jack Sanders and others. Special attention – Rogers, the black-face singer from Chicago and Louisville. Maple - The biggest endman on the state – 300 pounds and every pound a laugh. Plenty of pretty girls. Come, hear all the latest songs and the funniest jokes. Everything new and something doing every minute. All the proceeds of this show go the Masonic Lodge at Shepherdsville. Come and bring your friends. Remember the Date. Doors open at 7:15 p.m.. Show begins at 8:15. Reserved seats 35 cents, on sale at Bullitt County Bank, beginning Monday, August 21st. General Page 90 admission, 25 cents. Children under 12 years, 15 cents. ***Mt. Washington Rev. and Mrs. D. R. Peak spent Sunday with Jas. Harris and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Holloway, of Louisville, are visiting her mother, Mrs. J. W. Herin. Miss Lydia Strickler, of Buechel, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. D. T. Mothershead. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McClure spent Sunday with W. F. Owen and wife. Messrs and Mesdames Hunley and Clint Smith motored to Fisherville Sunday. Miss Mary Harris, of Louisville, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harris. Dave Rouse and Miss Rebecca Parrish spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Mat Rouse at Solitude. We hear the stork left a fine nine pound girl with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Saunders, near Shepherdsville. Mrs. Saunders was Miss Ada Smith before her marriage and both she and Mr. Sanders are both well known here. (Note both spellings, Saunders and Sanders) Mrs. Virgil Bigham and two children of Pontotoc, Miss and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bogard, of New York, are guests of Mr. Smith Bogard and family. Messrs West and Riner and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Downs and baby left Tuesday after a weeks stay here. Rev. D. R. Peak left Monday to be gone two weeks to assist Rev. E. C. Lampton, of Big Clifty, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Kentucky in a revival. for 6 months of 1916. Mr. and Mrs. R.E. McAfee and boys spent Wednesday with her parents, J. W. Harris and wife. Total deaths - 14,903 The lot sale of West, Riner and Downs was held Tuesday and was in every respect, fine. The crowd hardly reached our expectations and the lots were sold very cheap, we have not heard the exact returns of the sale, but hope the profits were enough after their expenses were paid to justify them in their work. J. F. Carrithers was the lucky one to draw the free lot and Mr. Richard Taylor and Polk Herin each drew a ticket for a $5 gold piece. Music was furnished by the Shepherdsville band, which was at its best all day (and especially at dinner eating pie). Dinner was served by the W. M. S. of the M. E. Church and a nice little sum was realized which goes in the building fund for our new church. ***Notice An evening with Miss Ina Fern Foster at the Methodist Church, Friday, August 25th. Admission free, an offering will be taken. ***For Sale - 200 bushels of corn on C. Q. Shepherd place and one brake cart. J. F. Combs, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Hebron Church The revival services which had been in progress the two weeks closed. Rev. Robt. L. Bell and Rev. W. H. Hopper, both pastors of churches in Louisville did the preaching. Signed J. R. Cunningham. Under 1 year - 2,311 1 to 5 years - 960 65 years and older - 4,398 Tuberculosis of lungs - 2,070 Other tuberculosis - 255 Broncho Pneumonia - 1,678 Whooping Cough - 111 Diphtheria, Croup - 125 Scarlet fever - 10 Meningitis non tubercular - 272 Measles - 65 Typhoid fever - 194 Diarrhoea, enteritis, under years 154 Hookworm disease - 3 Influenza, LaGrippe - 835 Puepheral septicemina - 92 Small Pox - 1 Cancer - 526 Violence - 697 Pellagra - 41 Total births - 28,606 Total stillbirths - 1,314 ***Primary Election The Primary Election last Saturday passed off very quietly, there being only four candidates on the Republican ticker for Congress, the Democrats having no candidate to vote for. The following is the official vote cast in the County: Hobson - 40; Spurrier - 20; Ashlock - 7; Haswell - 83. Mr. Haswell won the nomination for Congress on the Republican ticket in this district by about 1200 votes. ***For Sale - Pony and cart, stylish rig. Burw ell Sims , Lebanon Junction, KY Cupio will give their annual Fish Fry and Picnic the 1st Saturday in September. These picnics have proven very enjoyable and a great gathering for all who wish to spend a pleasant day. ***Rev. P. H. Ryan, the pastor of the M. E. Church here left Wednesday to attend the Bible class at Kavanaugh camp grounds. He will also preach at the camp meeting, Friday, August 11. He will preach at the Fourth Avenue Methodist Church, Louisville, Sunday, Aug. 13th in the absence of the regular pastor, Dr. F. M. Thomas. Rev. Ryan is a fine young preacher and we wish him success. ***Lot Sale a Success. The big lot sale at Mt. Washington conducted by Riner, West and Dawson was a success, the 23 lots was sold bringing from $116 to $150 each. We are glad to see Mt. Washington on a boom and we hope to see the electric line there soon. The town is bound to grow. ***Personals Mrs. Pearl Dailey Lunciaren, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Dailey, of Sardis, Miss. Is the guest of her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Noe and also her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Woodall, of Lebanon Junction. Friends and relatives wish her a most joyful visit. Gussie Swearingen and sister spent one day in the city last week. ***Kentucky Vital Stats. ***Modern Woodmen Picnic J. W. Watson and wife spent Sunday with Mrs. Florence Bowman. Preliminary vital statistics report The Modern Woodmen Camp of Howell Smith has returned from Page 91 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Miss Mayme Stephens is visiting relatives at Cave City. has been promoted to Gen. Manager of Pacific Coast of Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co., with his main office in San Francisco, Cal. Everett’s brother is now living with him in his lovely Oakland Bungalow in California. Ralph Horine and wife, of South Park, spent Monday here. Misses Margaret and Ina Foster spent the week end with Miss Blanche Howlett. Mr. Henry Sanderfer, wife and baby are spending two weeks with Mrs. Joe Snider. P. H. Quick was in town Monday looking well. Mrs. Chas. Morrison spent Wednesday in Louisville. Old friends, old comrades, old neighbors, old residents, fathers, mothers, maidens, lovers, lads and lassies will gather in this year for another Reunion at the Bullitt County Fair. Mrs. Foster and Elizabeth Pitman are spending this week in the city. Mrs. Frank Bowman and children are making a few days visit at Brooks Station. S. H. Simmons has bought a new automobile. Miss Lucille Ross, of Louisville, returned home Wednesday after a week’s stay with her cousin, Elsie Rusch. French Lick. J. H. Kelley Jr of Bardstown was here Monday on business. J. W. Croan spent Monday in the city. You can’t afford to miss Miss Foster’s recital August 25th. Miss Edith Hancock will leave Saturday with a party from Louisville to visit Niagara Falls and Canada. Miss Elsie Rusch spent Sunday in the city. Miss Aileen Swearingen and Miss Elizabeth Weller have just returned from an extended visit to their uncle, G. W. Swearingen at Woodlawn, Kentucky. While there, they motored to Bardstown, S p r i n g f i e l d , M a c k v i l l e, Harrodsburg, High Bridge, W i l m o r e , N i c h o l a s v i l l e, Lexington, Versailles, Frankfort, where they visited the Capitol B u i l d i n g , L a w r e n c e b u r g, Bondville, Bloomfield, where they visited Mrs. George Andrews, Chaplin and Samuels, where they visited Mrs. Virgil Abell. Be sure to hear the Arizona Sunshine Program given by Miss Foster at the M.E. Church Friday evening. Mrs. Bess Maraman was the guest of Miss Blanch Howlett Wednesday. Mr. Christy Quillman, of Louisville, spent several days with his brother, Irwin, at Hubers. Mrs. Red Rusch spent last week in the city. Everybody will expect to see you at the Fair. Surely you will not disappoint them. Miss Mamie Martin, of the city, was the guest of Mrs. Fronie Samuels and Mr. Jack Donahue Saturday and Sunday at the “Jolly Fishing Club”. Attorney Lee Hamilton and Judge Strother were here this week on legal business. Attorney Lee Hamilton spent Sunday with his mother. Mrs. Lee Hamilton is spending a month at Graham Springs. She motored there with friends from Louisville and has recently been joined by numerous relative from Mercer County. Mr. Evertts (sic) Lee Simmons Page 92 Mrs. Jim Buigle is spending a week with her nephew at Lincoln County, Kentucky. Miss Lena Ice was a week end visitor of Mrs. Stephen, of Chapeze. Mrs. Dr. Shafer and daughter, Vivian, spent last week with Herman Shepherd and family. Mr. and Mrs. Iley Jones and Geo. Bowman, wife and son, motored to Lakeland Sunday and spread dinner at Dorsey Lawn. Mrs. Geo. Denning and Miss Burt, of Louisville, were the guests of Mrs. Florence Bowman recently. Mrs. Arp Harmon and daughter, Mrs. Pate Jones were the guest of Mrs. Geo. Bowman Friday. ***Moonlight School teacher to go to Washington. The State prize for the best moonlight school will be a trip to Washington as guest of the Kentucky delegation in Congress next winter while Congress is in session. The Kentucky delegation in Congress is composed of Senator Ollie M. James, Senator J. C. W. Beckham, Congressman Swager Sherley, J. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. C. Cantrill, Harvey Helm, A. W. Barkley, A. V. Rouse, David H. Kincheloe, W. J. Fields, R. Y. Thomas, Ben Johnson, John W. Langley and Caleb Powers. High honors will be accorded the winning teacher by the delegation including his presentation to the President. For principal points upon which the prize will be awarded, write Kentucky Illiteracy Commission, Frankfort. ***Lost last Friday evening, a ladies small open face gold watch, also ladies bracelet, on Preston St. Pike between Shepherdsville and Warner Bell’s store. Finder will return same to Lena Ice and receive reward. Lena Ice - Shepherdsville. ***Florence Oil Cook Stoves Advertisement - Available on display at the Geo. W. Maraman tent at the Bullitt County Fair. ***Pleasant Grove Meeting closed at Pleasant Grove Thursday night with three added to the church. Bro. Beatty was liked by all and preached some able discourses. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wise e n t e r t a in e d r e c e n t l y t he following: Mr. and Mrs. Sauter, of Bethel, Jess Ridgway, wife and four daughters, Norma, Virginia, Alma and Corene, T. V. Long and wife, Clarence Long and Theodore Long from the city. Rev. D. R. Peak and wife were guests Sunday of Jim Harris and wife for dinner. Mrs. Rose Simmons, of Bethel, spent one day last week with her parents, J. D. Hough and wife. Mrs. Minnie Borders, of the city, and mother, Mrs. Parrish, spent Monday and Tuesday with Mrs. Jim Harris near Bethel. Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Long entertained company one day the past week. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gentry entertained several guests Sunday. “Dock” Owen returned home from Bowling Green the past week, where he was treated from being bitten by a dog with hydrophobia. Mrs. Herman Owen and two children spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Joe Dickey and wife. We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Lillie Holsclaw. Mrs. Mollie Bridwell spent the past week with her sister, Mrs. Lula Owen. Mrs. J. B. Proctor spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Virgie Jones. Clarence and Theodore Long spent Sunday with Dorsey Hecker. Roy Stalli n g s and wife e n t e r t a i n e d r e c e n t l y t he following: Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Hall, Mrs. Ida Hecker, Mrs. John King and wife and several others. Glacie Orms spent Sunday with her cousin, Della Ridgway. Mrs. Sallie Russell, of Shelbyville made a three weeks visit with the J. D. Hough family. We are sorry to say Mrs. James Hough is on the sick list. Walter Armstrong and wife spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Blanch Hall. Miss Annie Owen, of Bethel, spent the weekend with her brother, Fred Owen. “Uncle” Barley Hall celebrated his 78th birthday, August 4, 1916. He received up in ninety birthday cards and good wishes. It is a blessed thing to live a life in this word to have friends, and make friends of all we meet; friends and a good name are worth more to anyone then great riches. Mr. Hall, we are glad to say, is able to get around some at present and enjoys company at all times and has a good word for everyone. We wish “Uncle” Barley many more happy birthdays to come. Page 93 We are sorry to say Mrs. Edward Owen is on the sick list. Jess Hall left the past week for Indiana and probably Detroit, Mich. Master Theodore Long, of the city, is a visitor of his uncle, T. V. Long. “Uncle” Barley Hall and wife entertained company Sunday. Rev. D. R. Peak spent one night the past week with Dr. and Mrs. Albert Fisher. Mrs. Minnie Borders and children, of the city, and mother, Mrs. Parrish spent several days this past week with the latter’s daughter, Mrs. Edna Hall. Miss Ida Mae Owen of Bethel spent the past week with her cousin, Miss Ruthie Owen. ***Cupio Miss Katherine and Dorothy Pendleton are the guests of their cousins, Minerva and Linda Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Pendleton. Misses Minnie ane Ethel Merker spent Sunday with Miss Nettye Mattingly. Misses Lula Ashby and Minerva Pendleton were the guests of their cousin, Miss Christina Skinner Sunday. Mrs. Martha Samuels is visiting Mrs. L. W. Samuels and family. Rev. Farris, the Baptist minister, and Robert Mattingly took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Bollie (sic) Samuels Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Pendleton and little daughter, Florence Estelle, spent the weekend with their brother, John Pendleton and family. Miss Lula Ashby has returned to her home in Shepherdsville after an extended visit at Cupio. Mrs. Charlie Nichols and daughter, Ruby, spent Saturday with Mrs. Gladys Samuels. Mr. Will Chickering’s mother is quite ill at Mr. Pete Smith’s. Miss Eunice Ridgway spent last week with Christina Skinner. ***Barrallton Miss Frances McGee, of Mt. Washington, has returned home after spending a week with Miss Maud Barrall. Mrs. Martha Samuels is visiting Mrs. L. W. Nichols. E. B. Samuels spent Sunday at Leaches. Prof. Edw. M. Barrall opened school at Sunny Side Monday. Mrs. W. A. Alford and children have returned to their home in Crawfordsville, Indiana, after spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barrall. Miss Maud Barrall entertained a number of her friends recently in honor of her guest, Miss Frances McGee. Prof. E. M. Barrall was in Louisville Friday. Elmira Brooks is the gust of her grandparents, J. A. Barrall and wife. Miss Minnie Jane Rayhill spent the week end with Helen Murphy. Mr. Emmitt Crenshaw was the Sunday evening guest of Miss Ruby Nichols. Several from here attended the ice cream super at Ferguson’s Grove Saturday night. Miss Maude Barrall and Miss Frances McGee were at South Park Saturday. J. M. Samuels spent the weekend in Louisville. Misses Mattie Mae Funk and Miss Funk and Messrs Gussie Ridgway and Wm. Scott were Saturday evening guests of J. M. Barrall Jr. Mrs. Edyth Brooks spent Saturday night with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barrall. Mrs. E. K. Miller and children and Miss Nell Brooks were recent guests of J. A. Barrall and wife. C. K. Miller, of Jeffersontown, spent the week end with his parents, A. T. Miller and wife. Carl M. Samuels, of Lebanon Junction, spent the weekend with his parents, J. F. Samuels and wife. Page 94 August 18, 1916 ***Educational Jottings T h e C o m m i t t ee r e c e n t ly appointed to arrange for the Gwynn School reunion at Pitts Point met at the Court House Saturday and selected a date and appointed the various Sub Committees necessary to make this affair one of the greatest educational days in the history of Bullitt County and since the former students of that grand old college are now among our leading citizens, we have no hesitancy in saying that this occasion will bring together hundreds of noble men and women from all over this and adjoining counties as well as many from other states, who have made good and who will be only too glad to meet on this day at a grand old spot, now almost deserted, but where once only a few years ago, was by far the most favored town and could easily boast of the most cultured people to be found in these parts, so gentle reader, if you are fortunate enough to have been a student of that splendid old school located in what was at one time a flourishing busy little center or a patron, a teacher, a friend, or if you are today interested in the cause of better schools, make your arrangement to go to old Pitts Point Saturday, Sept. 9, 1916. The following Sub Committees were named: Program - Ella Sweeney Pope, Chairman, Mary Hornbeck Collings, Birdie Hill Dawson, Cora Hardy Roby. Transportation - J. F. Collings, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Chairman, O. P. Means, Lawrence Roby, Clarence Dawson, H. H. Glenn, Dr. S. H. Ridgway. Necrology and Roll Call - O. W. Pearl, Chairman, Hillary Greenwell, Ben Chapeze, Dr. S. W. Bates, Ella Pope, Kate Chambers, Ella M. Magruder. Gen. Management - Rice Lee, Chairman, C. C. Lee, Price Smith, Jas. Greenwell, Joe Woolridge, John Hill, Jas. Colli ngs, Lawrence Roby, Chas. Dawson, Luther Kelley, John Woolridge, Clarence Holsclaw, Claud Barrall, Bob Ridgway. Finance - O. W. Pearl, Ora L. Roby, Lindsay Ridgway. J. R. Zimmerman, J. W. Barrall, Ella Hays Magruder, W. B. Gwynn. All students, patrons, teachers and friends will please send a small contribution to any member of the finance committee from 25 cents up and if the amount be sufficient said committee will employ a fine brass band for this occasion. ***Photo - Camp Scenes of the First Kentucky Infantry. The First Kentucky Regimental parade, with its band and trumpet corps of forty pieces in the foreground. The parade is watched each afternoon by hundreds of visitors from Covington, Newport and Cincinnati. ***High School Pupils Make Good. Every High School pupil who took the examination passed with a high grade and about all of this have schools and are doing good work in the school room. Every pupil who passes the common school examination is entitled to the High School course and parents should see to it that they get the full four year course. In Indiana, every child has the right to a High School education just we have in Kentucky, and in Indiana every child gets that High School course whether they be rich or poor, white or black. Let every parent in Bullitt County see to it that their children complete the High School course, and whey have done that, they will have done more for them than if they had left them a fortune, but no education. Houses burn, money takes wings and flies away, friends are fleeting, and life is full of disappointments, but a good education abides for a lifetime. ***Mass Meeting ***Circuit Court The following cases have been tried since last issue: Chas. Merker VS Bullitt County, hung jury. Simmons, Cochrane &c VS Burilla Simmons, verdict for defendant. ***Death of H. M. Johnson Mr. H. M. Johnson died in Columbia, Tennessee, Tuesday night and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery Wednesday. Mr. Johnson was a son-in-law of Mr. Price Smith. He was well known here and at Belmont, where he made his home for several years. Several months ago, Mr. Johnson went to Arizona thinking it would improve his health, but he gradually grew worse. There will be a mass meeting at the Courthouse Saturday for the purpose of forming a County Live Stock Sanitary Union. The purpose of this association will be to systematically fight Hog Cholera and other contagious and infectious diseases in live stock. Hog cholera has been prevalent in this county for over two months and is still spreading and will continue to spread unless concerted action is taken. All stock owners are requested to be present. David Smith, County Livestock Inspector. ***Moonlight ***Automobile Accident Lucas Moore, guardian VS Roy Quick, etc. Four tracts of land, 105 acres, ?, 35 acres, 58 acres. C. P. Bradbury, Commissioner. While Mr. John Moore and brother, Richard Moore, W. B. Mattingly and Jas. Hardin, of Cupio, were one their way here Monday in Moore’s auto, they hit a telephone pole near Okolona and were badly bruised. Page 95 There will be a moonlight given at Shady Grove, 1-1/2 mile west of Belmont, Kentucky on Saturday August 26. Everybody come and enjoy a pleasant evening. H. D. Flesch, Prop. ***For Sale Cheap, if taken at once, one 1915 4 cyl. Buick Model 76, one 1916 4 cyl. Overland Model 83, in first class condition. Write or phone. Wickersham and Samuels. ***Commissioners Sale ***Farm for Sale One hundred and fifty acres at Belmont. Two story house of five rooms, two good wells, two good Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. barns, all necessary outbuildings, mail at door, telephone in house. (Fully described) James Roney, Auctioneer. ***Mt. Washington Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wiggington spent the weekend with his parents near Whitfield. Mr. and Mrs. Polk Herin were in the city several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Porter were guest of Tom McClure and wife Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Long motored to High Grove Sunday in their new Cadillac and spent the day with her sister, Mrs. Geneva Jones. Clyde Troutman and Miss Isalene Harris attended the Fern Creek Fair last Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Queen and Mesdames D. R. Peak and W. L. Barnes attended the Holiness meeting at Silver Hills last Friday. Miss Mary Lee Smith, of Louisville, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sam Smith. Mrs. Lucy Dent Anderson, of Virginia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Joe O’Bryan and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pratt and son, of Lakeland, are guests of his sister, Mrs. R. L. Grigsby. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg and daughter, Alma, of Simpsonville, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Queen and C. O. Fisher and wife. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gentry motored to Lawrenceburg recently and spent several days with Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Overall. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Holloway and three little girls, of Louisville, who spent last week here with her mother, Mrs. J. W. Herin, left last Sunday to visit his sister, Mrs. Will Bennett, before returning home. Revival services will begin at the Baptist Church here next Sunday, by the pastor, Rev. S. S. Wilhoit. Quarterly meeting for this charge will be held at Fairmount next Sunday and Monday instead of Saturday and Sunday as we formerly announced. Mrs. Al Snider and son, Clarence, were hosts at a surprise birthday party for her little daughter, Alberta, who was eight years old. The little girls present reported a happy afternoon, playing games and enjoying the refreshments of fruit, cake, ice tea and salted peanuts. The dainty and pretty little gifts were much appreciated by the little guest of honor. Those present were: little Misses Mildred McClure, Garnett Smith, Emma Lee and Ella K. Gentry, Susie M. and Lilbern Parrish, Susie L. Swearingen, Levada Stout and Edna and Naomi Meddis, of Jeffersontown. Work on the new schoolhouse is progressing slowly but surely. We are sorry it will not be ready for the fall term. ***Personals Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Henderson accompanied by their granddaughter, Ailene Henderson Maraman, have returned to their home after an absence of about two weeks spent in Missouri. During this time, they have Page 96 visited their daughter, Sister Mary Phillipa, who is stationed at St. Agnes School, Springfield, Missouri. They also had the pleasure of meeting many Kentucky friends. Among these were Mesdames Palma D. Landers, Prudence Emerich and Ed Larkin. Mr. T. R. McArhan, of West Point, was here Saturday. Dr. E. F. Horine, of Louisville, and Mr. Risinger, of New York, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Alford. Mr. John Homer left Saturday for Ohio. Dr. W. B. McBrooks, of Louisiana, is here this week attending the Fair. Mrs. Troll, mother of our popular mail carrier on Route 3, was badly hurt Sunday by being thrown out of her buggy. Mr. Thos. E. Hill and sister, Miss Louise, and Miss Cordelia Spalding, of Lebanon, are guests Fair Week of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hill, of Walnut Hill Stock Farm, “Huber”. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Price announce their daughter’s wedding. Rosie Price and Charles E. Blackerby were married July 4, 1916 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Purdy Poe, of Covington, KY, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. M. Lee Troutman. Mr. Poe and Mrs. Troutman are related to Edgar Allen Poe, the poet. Come around to see the Florence Oil Stove at Fair next week whether you intend to buy or not. We will be glad to see you. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Messrs Akridge and Nevitt, who have been spending some time with Jailer Lee, at the “Rocks”, the summer home at which Mr. Lee entertains his guests, will leave in a short while to spend some time with friends at Frankfort, where they will take a post graduate course in shoe making and chair manufacturing. To be plain about the matter, Mr. Nevitt was convi cted of embezzling chickens and a jury sent him up the line, until he could get the feathers combed out of his hair, and as for Mr. Akridge, he was sent up for detaining a female against her will. The consensus of public opinion is that they “got theirs” an well merited doses, and in this case while the penitentiary loses, the community where these brethren formerly lived will be greatly benefitted. September 1, 1916 ***Educational Jottings Miss Louise Monroe, formerly of this County, and one of the best young pupils that ever attended school here, has just been chosen first assistant teacher at the Valley Station Graded School in Jefferson County. Miss Otis Porter, who taught the high school room last year at Mt. Washington left Monday for Auburn, Iowa where she will teach the coming year. The Shepherdsville Graded and High School trustees are building two new rooms to the school building here making in all 9 large rooms for a school that only a few years ago was taught by two teachers. During the recent County Fair, two weddings occurred that are of interest to readers of this column. The first was Miss Eva Bailey to Mr. Herbert Lee and other Miss Maud Barrall to Mr. Simmons Cochran. The young men are well known here, where both have lived most of their lives, while the brides attended school here last winter and both passed successful examinations in Jefferson County last May and at least one of them had been given a school in that County. Several parents, some colored and some white, were before Judge Funk Saturday for failure to send their children to school and owing to lack of witnesses, the cases were postponed until next Saturday. The school at Bardstown Junction began Monday with Prof. Gibson as principle and Miss Fanny Bell Melton, assistant. Miss Mary Dawson is back in the school at Pitts Point, after being absent a few days on account of the illness of her brother, Lee Dawson, who since has had a delicate operation performed in Louisville, and is now out of all danger. Miss Nadine Melton, who has been ill with typhoid fever is able to out again and expects to open school at Clermont Monday. Three of her sisters have been ill with the same disease. Much interest is being shown in the Gwynn school reunion to be held at Pitts Point Sept. 9. The following, with plenty of good old time handshaking, will be part of the program. Song - My Old Kentucky Home by Public. Page 97 Invocation - Prof. W. B. Gwynn What this school has done for this and adjoining counties.- Sen. J. R. Zi m m e r m a n , Q u a r t e t t e Kentucky Schools - Sanders, Ridgway, Bates, Roby. Roll c a l l by Necrology Committee (First Roll call of girls to be answered by each if present by a one minute talk, or if not, their whereabouts given by necrology committee) Song - School Days - Chas. Bradbury, Margaret Sanders, Sara Croan, John Glenn. Lunch - Then Roll Call of Boys to be answered as above. Closing remarks - Prof. W. B. Gwynn. Song - When the Roll is Called Up Yonder - Music. The following committee on arrangement are requested to meet at Pitts Point Thursday to put the old place in condition for the school reunion - Rice Lee, Chairman, Price Smith, Joe Woolridge, Jas. Greenwell, Lawrence Roby, Jno. Woolridge, Clarence Holsclaw, Hilary Dawson, Leonard Howlett, C. C. Daugherty, C. C. Lee, Jno. Hill, Jas. Collings, Luther Kelley, Claud Barrall, Bob Ridgway, Newton Pearl, Jno. Chambers, and Chas. Dawson’s sons, Ambrose Skinner and all others willing to help. ***Wanted - Tenant with team and farming implements on the shares. Good Propositions to right party. Most give good references. R. C. White, RFD 3, Shepherdsville, KY ***Mrs. N. A. Ratliff Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mrs. N. A. Ratliff passed to her reward on May 29, 1916. She was born Aug. 31, 1829. She was sick only a few hours, but had been in ill health for a number of years. Everything was done that could be done to save her. But God had called for her, and when death laid his cold hands on her, she had to go. Everybody that knew her, loved her. This was shown by the large crowd of people who attended her funeral. Mrs. Ratliff was a good woman. She was the pride of her home. She leaves six sons and a host of friends to mourn her death. God, in his wisdom and love, saw fit to call her, so we all have to bow in humble submission to his will, so trust in Jesus who is able to help you to bear up under this awful sorrow. Remember that Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled, he believe in God, believe also in me. In my father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you, and I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself that where I am, there ye may be also.” What is home without a mother? What are all the joys we meet When his loving smile no longer greets the coming of my feet. Oh, Sons, do not weep. I think God knew best, Oh, Sisters, do not weep, Dear Annie is at rest. She has left this world and gone before, To meet her mother at Heaven’s door, And she’ll be there to clasp her hand, When they meet in yonder land. Her remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery surrounded by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. Beautiful and impressive funeral services were conducted by Rev. McCormi ck, of Bardstown Junction. May the Lord bless and comfort the bereaved ones. Signed, A Friend. Foster, whose fame as an elocutionist and reader was well known in Shepherdsville and Bullitt County, her former home and the scene of other well remembered similar entertainments. ***Miss Mayme Stephens For several years past, Miss Foster has been living in Arizona, connected as a teacher with the Glendale Grammar School, but has been visiting her immediate family and other relatives, as well as many admiring friends in this county who delighted to welcome her return, even if only for a short visit. This charming young lady and accomplished musician, one of the best that Shepherdsville has ever produced, leaves today for Irvine, KY, where she has already secured a number of pupils and will begin her chosen career as a musical instructor. She graduated at the Shepherdsville High School last May with honor and has devoted a large portion of her time to the study and practice of music. Besides being a most delightful performer on the piano, is thoroughly competent to teach and instruct in the beautiful art. She will be greatly missed in both church and social circles, where she is most popular and greatly loved. The best wishes of a host of friends here will follow to her new field of action and long for the success she so richly deserves. Her home at Irvine will be with an uncle, Mr. Jas. Stephens, a prominent citizen of that place and we commend her most cordially to the good people there as in every way deserving of their c o n f i de n c e , e s t e e m a nd patronage. ***Miss Ina Fern Foster Gives Delightful Recital at M. E. Church. One of the most cultured audiences that Bullitt County could produce assembled at the Methodist Church last Friday night to hear Miss Ina Fern Page 98 The program was headed Arizona Sunshine, selections being largely of the Arizona or Western type and were handled by her with that charm of delivery, brightness and clearness peculiar to her original style that brought many smiles and much laughter to the charmed audience and liberal sounds of applause after each recital. The program consisted of 19 different selections all admirably rendered. “Where the West Begins, The Night Wind and Bugle Song” seemed most especially pleasing to the audience. Miss Foster was ably assisted by Mrs. George Barrall, of Kansas City, another charming visitor who rendered two lovely vocal solos that were greatly enjoyed and liberally enchored.(sic) Prof. Jack Sanders of our own High School also favored the audience with one of his fine vocal solos and received the abundant applause his songs usually do and are certainly entitled to. Altogether, it was a most Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. delightful evening and will long be remembered with much pleasure by those whose good fortune it was to be present. Miss Foster left this week on her return to Arizona, followed by the best wishes of a host of friends in this community, who will delight to hear of her continued prosperity and success in the home of her adoption and be glad to always welcome her return to the home of her nativity. ***Photos of “The Men who Make the Kentucky State Fair” and short article. Fred R. Blackburn, J. Lewis Letterie, Commissioner of Agriculture, Mat S. Cohen, V. J. Harris, J. M. Elliston, Dr. J. H. Kastie, Thomas L. Hornsby, Kentucky State Fair Secretary, W. J. Gooch, B. J. Bassett, H. M. Frohman. ***Commissioners Sale W. A. King, Admr. VS Inez Bishop Real estate, mentions bounded by Rouse, Salt River, Milton Ridgway, conveyed to Ella M. Bishop and her husband, May 1910, to be divided between the grantor, W. H. Nusz, and the parties of the second part, to produce sum of $449.51. J. R. Zimmerman, Special Commissioner. ***Notice Regular meeting of Board of Trustees of town of Shepherdsville. Propose to annex “on western side of Blue Pike Road” mentions heirs of Geo. W. Simmons, McBoyer heirs, Rice Johnson, part of Blue Lick Pike and L & N Railroad. S. T. Hornback, Chairman, D. L. Gober, Clerk. ***County Directory Circuit Judge - D. A. McCandlass Commonwealth’s Attorney Lewis Williams, Atty. Circuit Clerk - V. S. Rouse Master Commissioner - J. F. Combs County Court Judge - A. E. Funk Attorney - C. F. Bradbury Clerk - Lindsay Ridgway Jailer - R. E. Lee Sheriff - W. S. Rouse Deputies - Calvin Rouse, Lawrence Roby and Charles Long. Assessor - W. W. Stallings Deputy assessors - R. H. Miller and Preston Parrish School Supt. - O. L. Roby Surveyor - W. C. Herps Coroner - C. A. Masden Magistrates District 1 - C. R. Smith District 2 - W. A. Gentry District 3 - J. H. Bolton District 4 - J. L. Kenney Constables Shepherdsville- Frank Maraman Leaches, Mt. Washington, Pine Tavern - none Town of Shepherdsville Police judge - Leroy Daniel Town Atty - T. C. Carroll Town Marshal - W. A. Cook Trustees - W. T. Lee, J. F. Collings, Tom Hornback, C. L. Croan, Dr. David Smith. Town clerk - Daniel Gober Treasurer - Howell Smith Local Board of Health - Dr. C. W. Kirk, Dr. S. W. Bates, Dr. T h o m a s , C o u n t y J u dg e , Chairman. ***Revival - Bullitt Lick Baptist Church lasting two weeks. Pastor Rev. H. D. Burns. Page 99 ***Stock Owners organize to fight Hog Cholera in Bullitt County. M o s t i m p o r t an t movement ever started for the Live Stock Industry and we hope that every stock owner will take an interest in it. J. F. Combs elected president, Dr. David Smith, Secretary. (Article) ***Sheriffs Sale Execution issued by Marion Circuit Court in favor of Belle S. Christie against J. H. Christie. Public sale to take place at Chas. M i l a m L i v e r y S ta b l e, Shepherdsville. To raise $218.57. One bay mare and one yellow mare, property of J. H. Christie. W. S. Rouse, sheriff ***Death Mrs. Mary O. Flynn, formerly of this county, died in New York City, August 12th, of typhoid fever. Before her marriage, she was Miss Mary Moore. She was married in 1888 to J. S. O’Flynn and went to make their home in Texas. She leaves a husband and three children. Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Houston, Texas. (Note the two spelling of last name) ***Births Born to the wife of J. L. Atteberry, of Brooks, August 28, a girl, Matilda Eugenia. Born to the wife of Will Robards, a girl, Charlotte Gibson, August 23. Born to the wife of John Butch Hatfield, a boy, William Lee, August 25. ***Pleasant Grove Miss Laura Paris, of Fisherville and Lillian Paris, of Utica, after a Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. visit with Mrs. J. D. Hough and Mrs. James Simmons, of Bethel, returned to their homes the past week. Mrs. J. W. Lloyd and two children, Hazel and Dorothy spent a day the past week with Mrs. Lula Owen. Miss Roxie Whitledge was the guest of Mrs. Nettie Grant and daughter, Eudell, Sunday. Mrs. Ida Hecker and Mrs. Ada Orms spent one afternoon with Mrs. T. H. Wise. Mrs. Younger, of Shepherdsville spent the past week with her d a u g h t e r , Mrs. Everett Armstrong, of Bethel. Some one recently visited Mrs. Edna Hall’s chicken house the second time. The first time, they did not take all, but came back in a few nights and took all the young chickens Mrs. Hall had. Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Rayman and little daughter, Marie, Mrs. Malissa Rayman and daughters, Misses Elizabeth and Lucille, of the city, spent Saturday night and Sunday with George Armstrong and wife. “Uncle” Barley Hall and wife spent a day the past week with Thos. McAfee and wife, near Mt. Washington. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent Sunday with her son, Clay Whitledge. Mrs. Georgia Owen and aunt, Mrs. Lula Owen, were in Shepherdsville one afternoon last week. J. D. Hough and wife and Miss Mary King were guests Sunday of James Simmons and wife of Bethel. Herman Owen, wife and children, of Zoneton, spent Saturday night and Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Viola Owen, of Bethel. Protracted meeting will begin at Bethel M. E. Church first Sunday in September. Will Gentry, wife and little daughter, Ina Fern, spent Sunday with Joe Dickey and family. George Armstrong and Harley Proctor were in the city last week Mrs. Ada Orms and Mrs. Josie Whitledge called to see Mrs. Belle Gibson Monday, who is quite ill. Mrs. Bettie Price left last week to visit relatives in the city. ***Miss Anna Pierce After fourteen years of faithful and efficient service as assistant Post Mistress at the local office, Miss Anna Pierce retired from Uncle Sam’s employment last week and is now enjoying a well earned rest. Always at her post, Miss Anna became a fixture in the office and her absence behind the cabinet is as sad as it is noticeable. She was kind and industrious and discharged the duties of the office with such graceful perfection that her retirement is regretted by all. It will be a hard task to fill her place and it is safe to predict that no Post Master will ever have a better or more faithful assistant than Mr. Troutman, who has just turned the office over to a worthy successor. During all those years, she has received and dispatched many Page 100 thousands pieces of mail and no complaints were ever registered against her by the many hundred patrons of her office. The despicable dun, pestiferous biladoux, important business communication and the worthless patent medicine advertisement, all received alike her most careful attention. The rich and the poor, black and white, young and old, all praise her for her kind and uniform treatment and all regret that her smiling face no longer greets them where they call for their mail. ***For Sale Farm of 42-1/2 acres near Mt. Eden. This place has good buildings, good 4 room house, plenty of fresh water and is a good small farm. Will sell for cash or on time. B. F. Johnson, REF 1, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Personals The Range Eternal is made the best, lasts the longest, looks the nicest of any Range on market today. S. B. Stephens and daughter, Miss Maymee and Jno. L. Sneed spent part of Tuesday in Louisville. Miss Clara Linn Funk has just returned home from a visit to Miss Esther Moore, of New Albany, and is now the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edith Gober. Miss Lola Smith spent Sunday with Mrs. W. F. Monroe. Mr. Newton Pearl and brother, Jasper, with some friends, motored to Hardin County Sunday. Mrs. Mattie Kingry, of Louisville, spent several days with her sister, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mrs. Florence Bowman recently. family. Mrs. Frank Monroe was the guest of Mrs. Will Joyce Wednesday. Several from here attended the Bardstown Fair this week. Mrs. David Buckman, Mrs. Anna Harrison spent Sunday with Fred Hatzell and wife. Tom Adams, Ora Roby, Cleve Masden, and Orb Masden, their wives; Mrs. Ella Pope and Miss Lash spent Wednesday a t Frankfort looking over the new State Capitol and other points of interest. Dr. E. F. Horine, of Louisville, spent Sunday morning here the guest of J. W. Barrall. T. W. Longacre and son, Alex, of Louisville, spent Sunday with Mrs. W. H. Alford and Mrs. Jasper Foster. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Rogers, of Louisville, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Gober recently. Miss Ina Fern Foster, after spending the summer with her relatives here, has returned to Glendale, Arizona. Misses Grace and Helen Crum have returned to their home in Jeffersonville after a two weeks stay with the Misses Funk of Brooks. Miss Bertha Waldron, of Louisville, spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Lena Ice. Mrs. Susan Thompson, Zoneton, was here Monday. of You will miss a great opportunity if you do not see Geo. W. Maraman and Son’s line of Ranges before you make your purchase. Mrs. James Ice and little Misses Gladys and Martha Ice, Mrs. Ches. Roby, and Lena Catherine, of Lexington, were the week end guests of the former’s daughter, Mrs. Ollie Langley, at Lebanon Junction. Embry Deacon moved to Dr. Bate’s house on Lee Street Monday. Thomas Weller and granddaughter, of Vandalia, Illinois, have arrived to spend some time with relatives and friends. Otis Russell spent one day last week with J. T. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Stephens, Miss Maymee, Mr. Sneed and Guy Hecker motored to Miss Mary Hartman’s home on the Eastern Parkway of Louisville Sunday afternoon and spent a delightful afternoon with Miss Hartman, her mother and family. Have you heard of the newly discovered short route between S h e p h e r d s v i l le a n d M t. Washington? Distance of actual travel 57 miles time from 11 o’clock p.m. last Saturday night to 3 a.m. Sunday morning. For particulars, inquire of Messrs S. B. Stephens, J. R. Zimmerman, T. C. Carroll and Lindsay Ridgway. Speak easy and gently, though, when you make the inquiry. Dr. Geo. M. Barrall and two little daughters, Beulah and Anna, and Mrs. F. G. Thomas are the guests of the former’s mother, Mrs. Willie Greenwell of near Victory. A crisis in the friendly relationship of Shepherdsville churches has been reached. I shall Page 101 speak about this matter plainly and frankly on Sunday morning. I trust that all who are interested will be there in person, so as not to get a wrong report of what is said. The matter is vital. P. H. Ryan. ***Funds received for Gwynn School Reunion at Pitts Point. 25 cents each - Minnie Froman Starks, Joan Hibbs Roby, Ella Sweeney Pope, Mary Hornbeck Collings, Cora Hardy Roby, Lindsay Ridgway, Oscar Pearl, Ora L. Roby, W. N. Griffin, Addie Lee Bradbury, G. T. Wilson, O. P. Means, S. T. Hornbeck, Maggie Hardy Ridgway, Enoch Cochran, Chas. Dawson, S. A. Hornbeck, Mrs. Louanna Pearl, Mrs. Eliza Tucker, 50 cents - C. C. Daugherty, $1.00 each - Dr. Ridgway, Jasper and Newton Pearl, Mrs. Mattie Foster Rouse. ***R. D. Snellen Mr. R. D. Snellen, of Barrallton, who was hit by an automobile about six week ago near Louisville is improving and will soon be out again. Mr. Snellen is out of Bullitt’s best citizens and his many friends will be glad to seen him out. ***Notice A box, pie and candy sale will be give at Green Briar School house Friday evening. Every one is invited. Zella Owens, teacher. ***Notice There will be an Ice Cream Supper and Country Store given at Zion School Sept. 2 for benefit of the school. Everybody invited. Alma Forrest, teacher. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. ***For Rent Hardy Und. Co., West Point, KY Farm for rent near Brooks Station. Mrs. S. P. Rogers To the oldest man present by J. W. Kerrick, West Point, KY ***Modern Woodmen Picnic To the man with the largest family at the picnic, 15 loaves of bread by H. H. Kunmecke, West Point Ky. Everybody come. Ninth Annual Picnic and Fish Fry given by Cupio Camp No. 12288, Modern Woodmen of America. Saturday, September 2, 1916. In Ferguson’s Grove, situated on the banks of Knob Creek and Knob Creek Road. 1-1/2 miles east of Stites Station, on the L. H. and St. L RR and near Knob Creek Church. Brass band music furnished by good union band. Plenty of good, clean refreshments of all kinds. Excellent Fish Dinner for 30 cents. Speaking by influential Woodsman. Drilling by the home forester team. Premiums for the following: To the laziest man on the grounds - Box cigar by H. J. Saffran, l8th Street Road. To the winners of the threelegged race, over 40 years old. First premium, $1.50 hat, second $1.50 shirt by C. W. Gatewood, West Point, KY. To the winner of boys’ peanut scramble, boys between 10 and 12 years. First premium, 75 cents, second 25 cents, by B. T. Perry, West Point, KY. To the finest baby girl, between 6 and 18 months old, $1.00 by R. D. Brown, West Point, KY To the finest baby boy, between 6 and 18 months old, $1.00 by Wm. Close, Cupio, KY To the most popular young lady on the grounds, from 16 to 20 years old, $2.50 in gold by F. M. To the man bringing the largest load to the picnic, 1 gallon of ice cream by T. Clater, West Point, Ky. To the one who shins the pole the most times, 50 Cents tie by J. W. Williams, West Point, KY To the parties coming greatest distance to the picnic - 1 box cigars by W. B. Mattingly, Cupio, KY. To the girl who throws the ball the fartherest (sic), first premium $1.00, second 50 cents by Cupio Camp. Wagons will meet trains at Stites Station morning and evening free of charge for all who want to come by rail. Committee - John Pendleton, Chas. Applegate, J. M. Corum. ***Baseball The Shady Grove Baseball team played a game against the home team (Shepherdsville) and up until the last inning, it looked like an overwhelming defeat for the locals, but by putting over 5 runs in the last inning, the game was won by the visitors 10 to 7. Croan, Sanders, Ridgway, Henderson, Miller, Weller, Ice, Hagan, and Bridwell against R. Dawson, A. Viers, S. Lee, J. Lee, D. Dawson, B. Viers, H. Dawson, S. Hardy, H. Hardy. ***Notice Page 102 Since there may be some confusion as to how the dinner is to be served at the Gwynn School reunion, we the committee hereby make the following suggestions. That no public dinner be served at all, but any family may bring their own dinners and invite whomever they may desire and for those who do not find it convenient to bring dinner, lunch will be served on the ground at a reasonable cost by Mr. Atcher, the present owner of the old College grounds. ***Belmont Belmont is a city of mirth and joy, A pleasant place for girl or boy. It’s a place of vacation fun, Where many a costly Ford is run. The electric light burrs late at night, which is the businessmen’s delight. The park is large, but not for rent, Here many leisure hours are spent. The noble church is the boast of the town, A stranger is never met by a frown. The splendid school is industrious and full of life, Every student is gaining in the strife. The streets are shady and long, And haunted by the bluebirds song. If you love a town both good and gay, Pay old Belmont a visit some day. Mr. Geo. Collings returned home Monday night after a ten days stay at French Lick Springs for his health. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Davis and sons, accompanied by Mrs. Alice Mount, motored to Lincoln Farm Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Sunday and visited relatives. Mrs. Kate Puryear and children, of Jeffersonville, have been visiting her mother, Mrs. John Vealy. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dawson and Anna Lee Hill spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hill. Mrs. John Viers is visiting relatives in Illinois. Lucille Starks is visiting Miss Compton. Mrs. Henry Shaw entertained a number of friends and relatives Sunday. The “people” from here attended the Fair last week very punctually. Many of them were so interested that they completely forgot home duties and rushed to the Great Event. They enjoyed the days and are willing to work much more rapidly in order to catch up. Trainer Roby, Emmitt Coakley and John McCubbins won several premiums on the horses. Only two more weeks of freedom of the kidlets of Belmont and then “study”, “study” for our school begins Monday, Sept. 4. Be on time, pupils. Do you wish to spent a most enjoyable evening? Why, of course you do. Everyone does. Then attend the Ice Cream Supper and Country Store at Culver Spring School house near Belmont, Sept. 2, 1916. Proceeds used for benefit of the school. Numerous refreshments, music and entertainment for all. ***Hebron M r s . W . S . G r e e n , of Caruthersville, Missouri visited her various relatives here recently and was gone to Bloomfield to visit her sister-in-law, Mrs. A. H. Merrifield. Miss Lucille Geno vely, of Louisville, spent the week end with Miss Paralee Scott. Will Robinson of the U S A is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Smithers. Mrs. Weller and Miss Nolia Holsclaw spent the week end with Mrs. J. H. Holsclaw. Miss Stevens, of the city, is the guest of her uncle, Mr. Al Miller. Carrithers spent Tuesday with Dr. & Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw. Katie, Mary and Clara Melton are ill of typhoid fever at their home. Miss Nolia Holsclaw is with her aunt, Mrs. Head in the city. Miss Huber, of the city, is the guest of Miss Ida Beeler. Miss Mary Christopher, of the city, has been the guest of Mrs. Will Beeler for two weeks. Miss Howlett was the guest of her cousin, Dessie Cochran last week. Lelia and Ina Holsclaw have gone to visit their uncle, Leslie Weller at Fisherville. The two weeks meeting at Little Flock closed Sunday. There were 13 additions, 10 by baptism and 3 by letter. Rev. Mr. Potts left Saturday to filled his appo intme nt at Hibbardsville, KY. Miss Teresa Brooks and niece, Miss Mary Sheridan, city, are visiting relatives in Missouri. Misses Birdie Ball, Gertrude Thornberry and Henrietta Bailey are attending the teachers institute in Louisville this week. Rev. W. O. Beatty, pastor of Little Flock, will be married Sept. 5 to Miss Lucille Genovely, of Louisville. The wedding will by at 22nd and Walnut Baptist Church. Mr. Chas. Patton, wife and children, of Bicknell, Indiana, motored here last Thursday and are guests of Mr. Patton’s sister, Mrs. T. J. Brooks. Miss Nadine Melton has recovered from typhoid fever. Mrs. Julia Bailey continues quite ill. Her many friends hope she may regain her strength as cool weather comes. Mrs. James Shanklin and daughter have been visiting Mrs. John Shanklin here. Miss Edna Beeler spent several days with her cousin, Miss Birdie Ball. Mr. J. W. Robinson, U S A, of Columbus, Ohio, Miss Lucille Page 103 Miss Fannie Melton will open school next Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Thornberry spent last week in Indiana. Ethel Prather will be valedictorian at the common school commencement in Jefferson County Tuesday evening. She made the highest average among 150 girls and boys making 100 per cent in three studies. She is the daughter of Anthony Prather. We felt honored by an invitation to the Hebron S. S. picnic, which was held on the beautiful lawn of Mrs. Emma Saunders, Tuesday. These picnics are red letter days in the memories of all so Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. fortunate as to attend. Died, Aug. 19, 1916 of chronic nephritis, Mrs. Lillie Weller Holsclaw, beloved wife of L. H. Holsclaw; aged 50 years and 25 days. She had suffered long and much and death was a welcome visitor, though she desired much to remain with her family to whom she had devoted her life. She was consistent member of Little Flock Baptist church and loved the service of God. She leaves a husband, one son, three daughters, Nolia, Lelia and Ina, three brothers, Leslie, Hugh and Rev. E. J. Weller, besides many relatives and friends who mourn her loss. Her funeral was preached by her pastor, Rev. W. O. Beatty and her body laid to rest in Hebron Cemetery in hope of a glorious resurrection. ***Cedar Creek Rev. McCormick and Rev. Combs will continue their schooling at Victory for another week. Let everyone come out and have a grand revival. Mises Zilpah Crist and Edith Clark were guests of Miss Ada Greenwell Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Grace Roby and little daughter returned home Saturday after spending the past week with her sister, Mrs. Ernest Vitto, of Louisville. Andy Schott, of Louisville, spent a few days the past week with his cousin, Mrs. Jesse Roby. Misses Edyth Barger, Myrtle Crenshaw, Messrs Frankie Lee of Shepherdsville, Ernest Hibbs, of Louisville, Milton Clark, Tom Hibbs, wife and little girl, of Shepherdsville, were entertained in the home of H. H. Hibbs and family Saturday and Sunday. Miss Myrtle Shaw, Messrs Norman Bridwell, Roy Shaw, and Virgie Roby were guests of Misses Aileen and Texia Swearingen Sunday. B. D. Burch, wife and daughter, C. C. Bridwell, wife and daughter, returned home Saturday from Ohio, where they were the guests of Mrs. Bridwell’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bolton, of Cedar Grove, was a visitor of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Greenwell Sunday. Mrs. Lula Owen and little daughter, Hazel, of Pleasant Grove, is spending a few days with her brother, Jesse Roby and family. Mr. and Mrs. Sim Harris, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones and wife, dined with Mr. and Mrs. Oral Basham Sunday. Sam Able, of near High Grove, spent last week with S. T. Harris and family. Mrs. Chas. Jones, of Cox Creek, spent Saturday night with her sister, Mrs. John Shaw. September 8, 1916 ***Educational Jottings We had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Pres. Wilson take possession of the Lincoln Farm Monday in the name of this great nation to be forever used as a great national park. The crowd was estimated at 40,000 people and since the Farm is in the 4th district, our congressman, Hon. Ben Johnson, occupied a very conspicuous place in the Page 104 President’s party. Senator J. R. Zimmerman and Hon. Lee Hamilton, of this County, were also in the Presidents party and enjoyed a seat on the speakers stand. Everything is in readiness for the school reunion of Pitts Point Saturday. The old place has been cleaner, weeks cut, a speakers stand, seats, and best of all, the road from Belmont to Pitts Point is now in excellent condition. The road leading from Shepherdsville to Pitts Point on the lower Bullitt side, is also in fine shape and is the shortest and most direct line from here. The committee on transportation met last week at Dr. Ridgway’s office and Mr. Gwynn and family will be met at the train by Mr. O. P. Means and wife and taken down in his big touring car. The Shepherdsville Brass Band, which is ably led by Mr. Woodford Troutman, has consented to furnish the music for the Gwynn school reunion at Pitts Point, Saturday night. This is the best brass band in any small town in the State and will in itself amply repay you for a visit to that once famous old town. Several automobiles will be at Belmont to haul passengers to and from Pitts Point Saturday at a cost of 35 cents each way for each person. Don’t be uneasy for you will find sufficient machines should you attend. ***Box Supper The pupils, patrons and teachers of Pleasant Hill School will give a box Supper, Country Store and grab bag, Saturday, Sept. 23, 1916. Your presence and Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. assistance will be very much appreciated. Edna Starks, teacher. ***Pie Supper A Pie Supper will be given by pupils and teacher of Sugar Valley School, Sept. 16, 1916. Proceeds to go into treasure of said school. Everybody invited to bring pies or money to buy them. The Knob Creek Sunday School will give an ice cream social and outing at Ferguson’s Grove near the church on the third Sunday in September. Exercises will be held and the parents and public are invited to be present. ***Kentucky Vital Statistics Preliminary report of July 1916. Total deaths - 2,255 Under 1 year - 466 1 to 5 years - 217 65 years and older - 459 Tuberculosis lungs - 255 Tuberculosis, other - 82 Pneumonia, Broncho - 65 Whooping Cough - 22 Diphtheria, Croup - 6 Scarlet fever - 1 Meningitis, non tubercular - 45 Measles - 10 Typhoid fever - 74 Diarrhoea, enteritis, under 2 years of age - 263 Diarrhoea, enteritis, over 2 years of age - 2 Malaria - 12 Influenza, LaGrippe - 5 Puerperal septicemia - 10 Infantile paralysis - 5 Cancer - 82 Violence - 147 Pellagra - 19 Preventable diseases under 65 years of age - 822 Stillbirths excluded. ***Outing School Reunion An enjoyable outing was given Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rusch. Dinner was served in the store. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. Rusch, W. P. Bahr, Mr. and Mrs. George Samuel, Mr. and Mrs. J. Koch, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harlsmeier (sic), Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rusch, Mrs. J. Schaus, Mrs. M. Browning, Misses Elsie and Flora Craig, Evelyn and Anita Harbsmeir, Cora and Irene Stammel, Ruby Rose, Clara Armstrong, Melta Schaurs, Clara Hite, Melva Rusch, Alberta Koll, Loraine Herde, Katherine Orther, Elsie Rusch, Amelia Becker, Messrs Fred Rusch Jr, Geo. Grab, Geo. Samuel Jr., C. Craig, E. Ball, J. Stone, L. Treilmeier, W. Mener, Fred Harbsmeier Jr., Irvin Quilman, John Creigler, Louis and Joe Soeder, W. Joyce, W. Holsclaw, J. Keifer and Clifton Schoefiler. $1.00 - Clarence Dawson and wife, Anna Hardesty, $5.00 W. B. Gwynn, 25 cents each - H. H. Glenn, Ollie Miller Lively, John R. Lee, W. H. Cundiff, Giles Kelley, J. L. Greenwell, Lillian Brashear Key, C. A. Masden, Frank Harned, Kate Foster Chambers, John Nicholson, Green Cowley, Bessie Ashby Hardy, Frank Hardy, Willie Ashby, John Summers, Alice Hardy, Lawrence Roby, Vina Lee Roby, Carrie Lee, Sadie Lee Walker, Fanny Smith Starks, Minnie Cochran Beeler, Mary Davis Stovall, Arnesta Fox Kysee for a total to date of $22.75 ***Avenged by Lions The picture show at the Masonic Temple, Shepherdsville, next Saturday night, Sept. 9th, is a program of particular interest to persons of all ages. This drama, Avenged by Lions, is acted by excellent human performers and some the famous Bostock Animals in addition. It is a thrilling story of the Transvaal jungles in which lions appear. There will be two reels of comedy in addition, entitled, Freddie’s Frigid Finish and M. T. Dome’s, Awful Night. ***The Golden Rule Article on treating your horse as you would want to be treated. ***Additional Funds Page 105 Gwynn Let all friends and former students who have not contributed do so, on the grounds that day as a fine brass band has been employed and a great day is expected. ***Victory Meeting Last Sunday, Bro. McCormick and H. C. Combs closed a tent meeting at Victory School House. Fifteen professions of faith and the whole community seemed to be greatly aroused spiritually. I never labored among people that have more kindness and hospitality. This is a splendid community. Their greatest need is a Church building and a warm, spiritual, active Church. And I hope that they may soon have this blessing. I hope to return soon to preach in the School House and baptize those who desire to come into the Baptist Church. Signed H. C. Combs. ***Carriage Business Holds up Well In spite of the wonderful run on automobiles which has only been Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. equaled by the similar sale of bicycles a decade ago, the carriage business holds up and the manufacturers predict a very satisfactory season in 1916, according to a Syracuse NY dealer in carriages and wagons. “The elaborate type of surrey and station wagons are no longer a requirement”, says this dealer, “but the serviceable road wagon and vehicles for hauling heavy loads are much in demand. The Automobile has in many cases replaced the horse, but the price for good animals is higher than it was ten years ago, and the same applies to wagons.” “Those who maintain stables in spite of the automobiles are buying harnesses of the same standard used years ago. It is quite likely that horse drawn vehicles will never return to their former popular favor, but they are passing out of use much more slowly that the average individual realizes.” ***Mt. Washington Mrs. Tom McDaniel has returned to her home at Horse Cave after a visit with Mrs. Jas. Brookshier. Evelyn Stickler, of Buechel, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. D. T. Mothershead. Mrs. Mattie Ruth Bennett, of Taylorsville, spent a few days last week with Mrs. Hume Bennett. Mrs. Sue Smith, of Fairmount, visited her nieces, Mesdames C. A. Long and M. A. Harris last week. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. S Parrish and children spent last Thursday with Rev. D. R Peak and wife. Misses Lelia Tichenor, of Waterford, and Lyter Jones, of High Grove, were guests of Miss Isalene Harris a day and night last week. Miss Lillian Long, of Fairmount, spent the weekend with her cousin, Mrs. W. O. Swearingen. Mrs. Nannie Cartwright, of Louisville, and Miss Annie Reid, of Seatonville, spent part of last week with their sister, Mrs. W. E. Crenshaw. came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stout. Miss Nettie Taylor, of Louisville, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor. Messrs and Mesdames H. P. Wiggington, Sammy Smith and Walter Porter spent Sunday with P. B. S. Parrish and wife. Almer Barnes is spending his vacation at Asheville, NC. Mrs. J. W. Harris and granddaughter, Susie May Parrish, spent a day last week with her daughter, Mrs. R. E. McAfee. Misses Carrie Collings and Susan Settle are visiting friends in the city this week. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Anderson and Miss Isalene Harris motored to Louisville Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. W. F. Queen visited her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Figg at Simpsonville this week. Dr. and Mrs. Settle spent Wednesday in Botland with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Porter, Miss Georgia Porter, Mesdames Hubert Wiggington, and Sammy Smith attended the funeral of Miss Georgia Summers of Hebron. Mr. and Mrs. McGee, of Louisville, spent part of last week with her son, Rev. D. R. Peak and wife. Miss Maybelle Quick, of the city, is a guest of Mrs. H. H. Hall. Miss Alb e r t a McFarland entertained as her guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Harris and Mr. Wallace Smith. Wallace Smith, of New Albany, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Stuyler Harris. Dare Rouse, of Waterford, Clifford McClure, of High Grove, and Misses Leila Tichenor, of Waterford, and Isalene Harris motored to the city Sunday afternoon. A little girl was added to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Clark recently and a fine boy Page 106 W. H. McFarland has a few idle moments now. His time is filled answering the call of customers wanting new Fords. He has sold several of the new 1917 models which are a great improvement over the old ones. He has his same territory this year in Bullitt and Jefferson County, but in Jefferson he has opposition and he is kept husting to keep ahead. ***Wizard Edison on Wilson side. Saratoga, New York, Thomas A. Edison, inventor, lifelong Republican and a strong supporter of Theodore Roosevelt’s candidacy for the Republican nomination, made announcement today of his intention to vote and work for Woodrow Wilson. He dictated the Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. following letter: (not transcribed Edith) way to Lexington where she will attend college this fall. ***Mr. Charles Evans Hughs, nominee of the GOP for the position of President has shown himself to be the weakest man ever put up for that place by the party of Lincoln. His speeches have been lamentable weak at both ends, and his cause is much weaker now than when he started out. (Two more paragraphs, not transcribed - Edith). Miss Nancye Jeffries, who is teaching school at Corinth, was at home Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jeffries. ***Personals Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tilden, of Louisville, were guests of their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Morrison for the weekend. Mrs. Maggie Howlett was the guest of Mrs. Mattie Ice Tuesday. Miss Maymee Stephens spent Tuesday night with Miss Lillian Pitman. Mrs. Sedwick Bell and Mrs. J. H. Bell motored to the Bardstown Fair Thursday. G. W. Hardy, of Lebanon Junction, was here Friday. S. E. Stephens and J. L. Sneed were in the city Friday. Jas. Hardaway has returned home from Atlantic City and other points of interest. Ehrman Croan and wife spent Sunday with Embra Deacon and family. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Welch entertained the following Saturday night and Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ice, Miss Beulah Welch and Emmitt Coakley, of Belmont. Miss Irene Stammel returned home Sunday after a three week visit with her cousin, Miss Elsie Rusch. Miss Carrie Bell Gober is visiting her brother, Dan Gober, on her Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Stephens and Guy Hecker have returned from a motor trip to Cave City. Mrs. Chas. Farris, of Cave City, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. S. B. Stephens this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Rogers, of Louisville, were guests of Daniel Gober Saturday. Miss Bertha Trunnell, who is teaching school at Victory, was at home for the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Trunnell. Miss Evelyn Bates returned last week from an extended visit with her aunt, Mrs. B. A. Owen, in Sanantonia (sic), Texas and her uncle, Dr. Curtis Lee in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Curtis Lee and son came with her and are visiting Col. W. T. Lee and his family here. Miss Clara Linn Funk has returned to her home at Brooks after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Dan Gober. Mrs. Mattie Rennison is visiting Miss Nannie Ree Thompson at Tunnell Hill this week. Messrs C. F. and Woodford Troutman, O. P. Means and others of the Republican old Guard crowd motored to Lexington Tuesday to hear Page 107 Republican Candidate Hughs speak. Ben Pope and W. T. Morrow also were in the city. Dr. and Mrs. Bates, W. T. Lee, Mrs. Curtis Lee, C. P. Bradbury and family, O. W. Jasper and Newton Pearl and many others from this county motored to Hodgenville Monday to see and hear Pres. Wilson’s address. Dr. Bates, Jas. Hardaway, Jas. Lee Williams, Tot Carroll, Tom Hornbeck and C. L. Croan motored to Louisville Tuesday night to attend opening performance of the season of Al. G. Fields Minstrels. Shepherdsville Graded and High School opened Monday with a large attendance. We are glad to see the children as well as the pretty young ladies with their happy faces and smiling countenances on the street. The many friends of Prof. J. Calvin Rouse will be glad to know he is expected home the latter part of this month. Prof. Rouse has been at Battle Creek, Michigan, for the past ten months and will come back very much improved in health. Miss Fronia James was the guest of friends here Monday. Attorney and Mrs. Lee Hamilton joined the President’s party in Louisville and went on the Wilson Special to Lincoln Farm celebration. The trip was doubly enjoyable to Attorney Hamilton and Mrs. Hamilton. Congressman and Mrs. Ben Johnson were members of President’s party. Attorney Lee Hamilton recalled many pleasant memories of knowing President Wilson in his college days at Princeton Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. University, NJ. Mrs. Wooldridge and charming daughter, Miss Lucille, are visiting friends at Somerset. Miss Thelma Lee spent the week end at Glendale, the guest of Misses Verna Allen and Mabel Stewart and attended the Lincoln Farm dedication. Vern Oglesby, of Vandalia, Illinois has arrived to spend a week with Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Maraman. Lost - A five dollar bill Saturday evening in Shepherdsville. Finder please return to this office and receive reward. ***Died in Louisville Mr. W. T. Harlow, who has been employed in this office for two years died in Louisville, Aug. 31st and was buried in Eastern Cemetery Sept. 1. He was raised in Nelson County and was about 60 years old. ***Notice - all persons having claims against the estate of James P. Roby, deceased, will present them to me properly proven on or before Oct. 1916. J. L. Trunnell, Adm. ***Commissioners Sale Ewing Crenshaw VS D. D. Graves. Bullitt Circuit Court Judgment - One Bay horse called Dan, Bay horse called Joe, Dark Bay horse called Clipper, One Bay horse mule, One Two Horse Huckster Wagon, iron axle, one two horse thimble skein wagon. C. P B r a d b u r y , M as t er Commissioner. ***Notice - Cards of Thanks, Notice of Box Suppers or Pie Suppers and such matters will be charged for 25 cents for one insertion and 15 cents for each additional insertion and must be paid for in advance to receive prompt attention. ***Home Gathering The beautiful county home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Chambers was the scene of a happy and festive occasion last Sunday. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means, Miss Mary Stillwell, Mrs. Thos. Frye, and Mrs. Callahan of Shelbyville, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hardesty, Miss Alice and Margaret Hardesty of Washington DC, Mrs. Margaret Foster, Miss Margaret Foster, Mr. Sant Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster and son and Miss Ina Fern Foster, of Glendale, Arizona, Mrs. Mattie Foster Rouse and Master Joe Maurice Foster of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Chambers and daughter, Miss Katharine and Mrs. Margaret Wise. After a sumptuous dinner, the afternoon passed all too quickly with music and readings richly interspersed with pleasant conversation. Before leave taking, the guests formed in groups for pictures around a smiling table of watermelons and cantaloupes spread upon the spot where five generations have enjoyed happy home gatherings similar to this family reunion. The occasion was one of good cheer, long to be remembered as will be the charming hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Chambers. ***Cedar Creek Mrs. L. H. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Mary Biggs, spent one day recently with Mrs. Etta Harris. Mrs. Lula E. Owen spent Monday Page 108 with Mrs. Laura Grant. Misses Annie and Mary Weller, Louvenia Kulmer, Messrs Henry Adams, of Louisville, Horrie Thompson and Roy Shaw were the guests of Misses Violetta and Mollie Roby Sunday. E. B. Samuels, of Barrallton, was a visitor of Miss Ada Greenwell Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones were overnight guests of their daughter, Mrs. O. P. Basham last week. James Roby and wife, Bert Deacon and family, Miss Alleen Simmons and Frankie Noe were guests of Mrs. Ola Roby the past week. Miss Elizabeth Mattingly, of Bardstown, is the guest of Miss Myrtle Shaw. Chas. Grant and family and Miss Laura Tyler of Jefferson County were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grant. Last Monday morning, (Labor Day), Evans and Mudd’s machines, loaded with the following ten passengers: Misses Ada Greenwell, Violetta Roby, Edyth Barger, Mollie Roby and Myrtle Crenshaw, Messrs Henry Adams, Courtney Evans, Lupearl Hibbs, Frank Mudd and Albert Thompson motored to Lincoln Farm to see President Wilson, accompanied by his wife and other officers. The party went by the way of Bardstown, New Hav e n , A t h e r t on v i l l e, Hodgensville and on to the Farm, where a nice lunch was served before the President’s party arrived. At 1:30, they left enrouted (sic) homeward by the way of the Buffalo, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Elizabethtown, Dripping Springs, West Point and Louisville and all arriving home without an accident to mar the pleasures of the day and it was a day filled with pleasant memories which will long be remembered by all present. Gus Ratliff and family of Cane Springs were weekend guests of his brother, Chas. Ratliff and wife. ***For Jailer In a recent issue of this paper, there appeared the announcement of Percy Mumford, of Belmont as a candidate for the nomination of jailer on this County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries, August 1917. Mr. Mumford was borned (sic) and raised in the Pine Tavern district near Belmont and except a few years spent in the west has always lived in this county and not only is a true and tried Democrat himself, but comes from who old Democratic families who were never known to “scratch” a ticket. He is a farmer and has made a success of the business, a sober, up-right man, fair in all his dealings and stands well in the community in which he lives and if nominated and elected, will no doubt make a fine industrious official. For nearly 43 years, he has been a faithful voter of his party, but never before asked for an office and is willing and anxious at all times to have his record as a neighbor, a business man, a farmer and a Christian gentleman carefully investigated and as such submits his candidacy to the people of this county. September 15, 1916 ***Educational Jottings The Gwynn School Reunion was well attended, not only by former students of that school, but by their children, relatives and friends and by hundreds of people from Bullitt, Hardin and adjoining Counties, who came to meet old friends and pay their respects to that grand old teacher, who perhaps did more than any other man for the educational uplift of the people of this section. Besides the music furnished by the local brass band and a splendid address by W. B. Gwynn, at the close of the other features, were a roll call of all students and a wonderful review of “What that school has done for Bullitt County” by Sen. J. R. Zimmerman. Prof. T. C. Cochran, formerly of this county, has just been chosen as head of the Dept. of Education in Columbia College at Lake City, Florida. Miss Elizabeth Cash, teacher at Mt. Caramel, gave a pie supper and entertained recently and besides having a very pleasant program, realized about $14 or $15 from the sales of pies. Kentucky is to have a new magazine soon, to be known as the “Kentucky Magazine” edited by Mr. Webster Huntington and printed in Louisville. It has the endorsement of Henry Watterson, Henry Barker, Jas. K. Patterson and many other scholars. C. C. Daugherty, Prof. Sanders, Willie Mae Ridgway, Dr. Bates and many other teachers and Page 109 trustees attended the Gwynn School reunion Saturday. The annual Bullitt County Teachers Institute will open here Monday, Sept. 18th , for one week’s session with Prof. J. H. Sanders as instructor. Thursday evening, the common school diploma class will receive their diplomas. This class is composed of 50 excellent young students, the largest class ever turned out in this county and a large crowd will no doubt be present. ***The Gwynn Reunion Largely attended and greatly enjoyed. The Reunion of the former pupils of Prof. W. B. Gwynn at the old academy at Pitts Point last Saturday was a notable event and will live as long life shall last and ever be cherished in memory of scores of devoted students who assembled there to greet and cordially welcome once more (for many, it may the last time) their former loved and now venerable instructor. Nature seemed to smile upon the occasion, the bright sunshine, tempered with gentle breezes made the day an ideal one and many happy, smiling faces as well as cordial greetings and generous hand clasps from long separated friends reflected her brightness and warmth. Prof. Gwynn was at his best. He stood at the entrance gate for quite a while with the same old kindly smile and warm grasp for all his old friends, pupils and more recent acquaintances. But one grasp of his kindly hand was necessary to tell that his whole heart and soul was in the joyous occasion. His three score years sit lightly upon him and few to Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. whom his life’s work was unknown, would ever believe him to have past the three score mark or that it had been thirty odd years since he left his work at the old academy for a broader field. The Program, previously prepared, was carried out to the letter, and the exercises interspersed liberally with music by the Shepherdsville Brass Band, which did itself proud and received liberal rounds of applause, was greatly enjoyed by all present. Neither time nor space permits us to enter fully the details, but the welcoming address by Hon. J. R. Zimmerman, Quartette (sic) by Messrs Sanders, Ridgway, Bates and Roby, Song by Marguerite Sanders and Chas. Lee Bradbury were especially good and greatly enjoyed. One of the leading features was roll call of former pupils: Both male and female, many of them answered in person, others by entertaining letters whilst numbers were reported as having “passed over the River” and are awaiting the Roll Call Up Yonder. The crowning event of the day was the splendid address of Prof. Gwynn towards closing of exercises. For more than an hour, he held his audience spellbound with recital of his experience in years: now away down the streams of Time, in the old academy and of events in his busy and successful life since then. Amongst them, he alluded to his experience and the difficulties encountered in starting and establishing The Bullitt Pioneer, of which he was the founder and first editor, which made him feel closer and dearer to the writer, who has always been one of his greatest admirers. He told of his success at Lynnland and how now he is enjoying life on his farm and happy home near Crestwood in Oldham County in company with his dear life’s companion and their unmarried daughter and where he says the latch string hangs out and a warm welcome awaits any of his former friends and pupils who chance to come that way. May he long live to enjoy the goods so well won and so richly deserved for he is “The Noblest Roman of them all”. God bless him. **Japanese Fete The Senior Class of the Shepherdsville High School will hold a Japanese Fete on the lawn adjoining the Hancock Building, Friday from three to eleven p.m. A menu of assorted sandwiches, iced tea, cream, cake, nuts, pickles, mints will be offered for twenty-five cents. Assorted sandwiches, iced tea, nuts, pickles, mints will be served for fifteen cents. Cream and cake will also be served for fifteen cents. Japanese decorations and music will make this entertainment a festive affair. Fancy articles will be on sale in Japanese booths. Come. ***Notice - There will be an Ice Cream, Box and Pie Supper given at Brook School on the eve of Sept. 30th. For benefit of school. Everyone invited. ***Hebron Services Page 110 The Rev. H. M. Washburn, missionary from Bupole, Africa, who is, at the request of the Louisville Presbytery, visiting all the churches in and around Louisville, will speak at Hebron Sunday Sept. 24. He is just home on his first furlough and will have an interesting message. ***A Matrimonial Martyr is a Pathe Gold Rooster Play in five reels of motion pictures, laid and photographed amid scenes of the most charming California scenery and then sent to Paris, France to be Pathecolored in natural colors. It is a drama with a trace of comedy running through it and a finish alike pleasing and amusing. This picture will appear at the Masonic Temple, Shepherdsville, and on account of its unusual character, Tuesday night, Sept. 26th, has been selected as a special date on which to show it. ***Miss Otis Mae Porter Miss Otis Mae Porter, of Bardstown Junction, left this week for Auburn, Iowa, where she is to be principal of the Auburn school. Miss Porter was principal of the High School in Mt. Washington last year, and it was through her efforts that the school became accredited and the new school building, which is now being erected, was made possible. She holds the “Western Normal Life Certificate”. One of the two that have been granted to students from this county and since this certificate has been recognized by almost every State in the Union, she goes where she pleases without examination. There are three kinds of Life Certificates One which is granted because of Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. twenty years experience, one which is acquired by examination and one which is obtained by four years work at the normal school. The latter kind is the one which is recognized with high standing in other states. Miss Porter is very attractive in manner and person and her friends are numbered by the scores in this County and State, her new (can’t read last line) ***Belmont School opened at this place Monday with a large attendance. Misses Martha and Beulah Lee are boarding with Mrs. Fannie Pearl Purcell and attending school. Dr. R. I. Kerr spent one day last week with Henry Shaw and wife and we are glad to know he will soon locate near here again. Our hustling merchant, Mr. E. L. Boyd, has traded his store of a farm in Hardin and will soon leave us to locate there. We regret very much to lose him. W. W. Davis and family, of Lebanon Junction, moved to Belmont Tuesday. Mr. Davis will soon go into business here. He is a fine man and we are very glad he is with us again. Mrs. Sadie Walker, of Louisville, spent the weekend with Rice Lee’s family and attended the Gwynn reunion at Pitts Point. Mrs. A. C. Green, Mrs. M. F. Shields, Mrs. A. L. Roby, of Lebanon Junction, and Miss Carrie Lee, of Louisville, spent Tuesday with Mrs. Fannie Pearl Purcell. Mrs. Mattie Aldridge and her mother, Mrs. Shelton, of Louisville, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shaw. Protracted meeting began here Sunday. Quite a revival is anticipated. A large crowd attended the Gwynn reunion at Pitts Point Saturday and reported a delightful time. Mrs. Fannie Pearl Purcell and little daughter, Doris, visited relatives in Lebanon Junction and spent Saturday night and Sunday. ***Additional Funds for the Gwynn School Reunion received: 50 cents each - Leonard Howlett, Essie Ashby Holsclaw, Mallie Lee Anderson, Dr. S. W. Bates, Minnie Hill Coakley, Luke Hibbs, Ben Chapeze, Will Napier, Hillary Dawson, J. B. Dawson, Hallie Dawson, Mrs. Sallie Dawson, W. F. Joyce, Chas. Wise, 25 cents each - Ambrose Skinner, Jeff Greenwell, Hettie Leet Anderson, Lillie Greenwell Miller, unknown, Josie Hardy Drane, Ambrose Shanks, Judge Morrow, Melissia Greenwell Raymond, Clarence Lee, Fronia Langly Lee, Kate Kelley, Luther Kelley, Mollie Hunt (colored), R. B. Ridgway, Alma Dawson Mudd, T. C. Carroll, W. P. Daugherty, Gib. Daugherty, Sallie Chappell, Jas. L. Greenwell, Ida Raymond Lovelace, Eugene Lovelace, Mrs. H. T. Wooldridge, Jas. Collings, Gwynn Raymond, Betty Raymond, Chas. McCallum, Rice Lee, 5 cents - A. Snawder, 30 cents, Elizabeth Glenn Nichols, $1.00 each Standford Howlett, Agnes Hardy Davis, Frank Napier, Rev. Bertello. Total to date: $41.35 Page 111 Some friend or former student handed in 25 cents to a well known attorney in Shepherdsville and the name has been misplaced. Will that person kindly drop us a line, or will anybody let us know if they find any errors in the above statement. The Committee wishes to thank all who helped make this occasion a success, most especially do we thank the following men for putting everything in shape at Pitts Point: Joe Woolridge, J. O. Holsclaw, Chas. Dawson and son, Lawrence Roby, Luther Kelley, Jno. Atcher, Rice Lee and Leonard Howlett. Very gratefully yours, The Committee. ***Commissioners Sale Henry Rhodes VS Georgie Shields by Bullitt Quarterly Court at residence of Robert Rhodes, one bay horse named Logan. Amt. Of debt $55.00. W. S. Rouse, Special Commissioner. ***Notice An important meeting of the membership of the Shepherdsville Methodist Church immediate after Sunday morning service. I feel sure that all the members who have the welfare of the church at heart will make an effort to be there. P. H. Ryan, Pastor. ***Personals Mrs. Annette Carpenter and Miss Jennie visited G. I. Rennison’s family Sunday. Mrs. Florence Bowman and Mr. and Mrs. Olem spent Monday in Louisville, the guests of the former’s sister, Mrs. Kingry. Miss Ella Stansbury was a recent Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. visitor of Miss Jennie Carpenter. Williams. Miss Pattie Pope was the guest of Mrs. James Pope last week. Miss Elizabeth Pittman has returned from a three month’s v i s i t i n t h e m o un t a i ns accompanied by her sister, Mrs. E. R. Malton. Mrs. Pearl Lee left this week to visit relatives at Pewee Valley, Shelbyville and Lexington. Mrs. Geo. Caldwell of Gratz, Kentucky, has been the guest of Mrs. J. I. Rickerson. See what the “mysterious box” holds for you at the Japanese fete, Sept. 22. Mrs. Carrie Mae Simmons entertained Mrs. J. F. Combs, Miss Combs and their visitors at dinner last Thursday. Misses LaHue and Pittman, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman, and C. F. Jr spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Monroe. Miss Mary P. Combs was a recent visitor at Mrs. Richard Moore’s. Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Simmons and little daughters were guests of Mrs. J. F. Combs Saturday. Miss LaHue and Mrs. C. F. Troutman were in Louisville Wednesday shopping. Miss Margaret Trunnell spent the week end at Boston. Miss Blanche Howlett is in Louisville this week. Miss Martha McCormick has returned to Nazareth Academy. Mrs. Sue Maraman has returned home after spending a month with her daughter, Mrs. Ewing Crenshaw. Ewing Crenshaw attended the State Fair Friday. Miss Sara Williams spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Mrs. Kate Hall and daughters were recent guests of Mrs. Lula Owen. Miss Edith Gentry spent a few days the past week with Mrs. Ida Mae Owen. Mrs. Maggie Howlett, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Stark and son, William Duncan, and Mrs. J. B. ??? spent Sunday at Boston. Rollie Newton and sons, Everett and Eddie Newton, spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives at Lebanon Junction. The edibles at the Japanese Fete will be served in Japanese style by Japanese ladies. Mrs. Will Newton and Mrs. Lida Moorehead, of the city, were recent guests of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Laura Newton. Born to the wife of C. E. Crenshaw, Sept. 6th, a boy, Morris. ***Pleasant Grove Mr. and Mrs. George Armstrong were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Vance. Mrs. Joe Dickey spent one day the past week with her daughter, Mrs. Georgia Gentry of Bethel. J. W. Lloyd, George, Sam and Everett Armstrong have filled their silos the past few days. Herman Owen, wife and children, spent Sunday with Joe Dickey and family. Wava Dickey was a recent guest of Della Ridgway. Master Lowell Owen spent the past week with his grandmother, Mrs. Kate Hall. R. K. Hall has been disabled for a few days past by stepping on a nail. J. D. Hough and wife, Mrs. Sallie Russell, a visitor of Mrs. Hough’s, Miss Mary King and James Simmons, wife and children, of Bethel were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Sunday. Page 112 Mrs. Bettie Price returned from the city Sunday after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Kate Hall recently visited h e r d a u g h t e r ne a r M t. Washington, Mrs. Alvin Owen. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, of near Lebanon Junction, spent the weekend with relatives in this neighborhood. J. W. Whitledge, wife and daughter were guests Sunday of K. S. Grant and family. Mrs. Eliza Jane Hall has purchased a piece of land near Bethel Church and will build soon. Miss Aleen Stallings spent a day the past week with her aunt, Mrs. Eva Bridwell. A Seven-day Baptist tent meeting will soon begin. The tent will set on the Pleasant Grove School ground, or at Proctor’s Store, which will arrive this week. Everyone has a warm welcome. ***Parents Fined In Judge Funk’s court Saturday a fine and cost was given Robt. Hackett for failure to send his Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. children to school as is required by the new compulsory school law. The court held that Hackett’s excuses were too weak and flimsy and promptly assessed the fine, which should be a warning to all careless parents. The school records show the largest attendance in school in the history of the county. recently from John James farm to the Henry Harris place. ***Notice Dr. and Mrs. Skaggs, of Fla, are visiting relatives here this week. Sealed bids will be received for the exclusive sale of refreshments at the coming School Rally, Oct. 7, 1916. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. C. C. Daugherty, S. G. Thornberry, G e o r g e T a y l o r , H e r ma n Shepherd, Ora L. Roby. ***Wanted - Man past 30 with horse and buggy to sell Stock Condition Powder in Bullitt County. Salary $70.00 per month. Address, 9 Industrial Bldg., Indianapolis, Indiana. ***Big Ad. Chicken supper, Euchre, and Lotto in the Hall at Chapeze, KY Saturday Sept. 16. 7:30 p.m. Amusements for all. Good music. Everybody invited. ***Cedar Creek Stony Weller and family of near Lick Skillet spent Sunday with Lem Swearingen and family. B. D. Burch, wife and little daughter, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Basham motored to Bethel M. E. Church Sunday and attended the all day service. H. L. Biggs and wife spent Sunday with J. A. Roby and wife. Mrs. Lee Harris and children were the guests of Mrs. W. R. Greenwell Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald moved W. H. Nusz and family ad H. A. Nusz and wife motored to Henry Harris to spend Sunday. Mrs. A. M. Lutes and daughter, Miss Geraldine and Mrs. Arp Harmon were guests of J. R. Clark and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones attended church at River View Sunday. Miss Edyth Barger and Frank Mudd spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Maud Crenshaw, who remains quite ill at this writing. Marvin Weller and family moved t h i s week f r o m W . P. Swearingen’s farm to Henry Hamilton’s place. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Basham, Misses Violetta and Mollie Roby and Countney Evans (or better known in lower Bullitt Co. as “Sparksey” motored to Hardin County Saturday and were guests of our former school teacher, Miss Katie French, who taught two successful terms at Victory and made many warm friends while here. Miss Mae Greenwell and son spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mc Roby. John Shaw and wife were the guests Sunday of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuqua. Miss Fronia James was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. I. Trunnell of Shepherdsville Sunday. Mrs. Tom Adams and two daughters spent Saturday and Page 113 Sunday with Miss Zora Raymond. Rev. Combs and Rev. McCormick will preach at Victory School House Sunday and immediately after services the baptizing will take place in waters near by. There will also be services that afternoon. Misses Alleen and Texia Swearingen entertained the following guests Sunday night: Misses Ada Greenwell, Mollie and Violetta Roby, Sola Mae Hibbs, Messrs Horrie Thompson, Willie Deacon, Leslie Herps, Frankie Lee and Loupearl Hibbs. ***Death Jess Grant, aged about 35 years, died at his home near Zoneton, Saturday, Sept. 9th and was buried Sunday, Sept. 10th at Hebron Cemetery. He leaves a wife and one child. September 22, 1916 ***Educational Jottings The following teachers took the Sept. examination here Friday and Saturday. O. W. Pearl, Cora Roby, Clara Funk and Mattie Funk. We regret to note the death of Mrs. J. R. Thompson, wife of Prof. Thompson who taught here a few years ago. They were living in Alabama where Mr. Thompson was teaching and his wife had only been sick a short time when her death occurred. She was one of the most excellent women that ever lived in Shepherdsville and this leaves three small children. Her remains were brought back to Kentucky and buried near Horse Cave Thursday. In last week’s paper, our Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. committee gave a list of all who donated to the fund for the Gwynn School Reunion recently held and since then, we have received a letter and $l.00 from Mrs. (sic) Hal Kinnison, of Arizona, a former Bullitt County boy, who is making good in that state and who attended school under Prof. Gwynn some 25 years ago. Mr. Kinnison wrote a fine letter regarding his inability to be present and expressed a desire that those reunions be made an annual gathering. The school board recently appointed the following for the coming year to teach the school at Mt. Washington: Oscar Pearl, Principal; Mary Bell, Grade teacher; Sara Jane Buckman, assistant. Mr. Pearl, as principal, will have charge of the High School recently established there and approved as such by the High School inspector and is a wellknown man, a very high class gentleman, and spent some 10 or 15 years in the school room before he was elected Circuit Court Clerk of this County in 1898. Miss Bell is an unusually popular young girl of the Huber neighborhood, bright and studious and will no doubt be a valuable help to Mr. Pearl in making the school a success, while Miss Buckman is a graduate of the high school here, holds a high grade Certificate, is well liked and along with Miss Bell, Miss Funk, Miss Ridgway and others put our town on the map here last winter by their splendid basketball team, which claimed the State championship of Kentucky. The following teachers are here this week attending the Institute: Cecil Funk, Mattie Funk, ???ena Howell, Eunice Ridgway, Nancye Jeffries, Edward Barrall, Maria Atkisson, Nellie Mae Scott, Margaret Hardesty, Lena Ice, Geneva Joyce, Stella Brumley, Grace Griffin, Verna Funk, Zella Owen, O. W. Pearl, Mary Bell, Sara Jane Buckman, Dora Harris, Lounette Stansbury, Willie Anderson, Norah Bridwell, Edna Starks, Lillian Thompson, Bertha Trunnell, Nadine Melton, Neva Magruder, Ethel Jenkins, Clara Linn Funk, Mary Dawson, Bernie Lee, Nellie Cummings, Alma Forrest, Nettie Mae Stark, Elizabeth Cash, Ida M. Greenwell, Bertha Engle, Gladys Welch, Willie Chickering, Birdie Ball, Willie M. Ridgway, Edith Clark, J. H. Sanders, Willie M. Stallings, Bessie White, Ruth Van Meter, Sara Williams, Zora Rayman, Mary Hall, H. O. Gibson, Fanny Bell Melton, Tea Hays, Peachie Thompson, O. B. Fallis, H. E. Sutherland, Blanche Masden, Amelia Lee Oaks, Lillie Mooney, Chas. H. Hardesty. The following Common School graduates receive diplomas here Thursday night: Jennie Carpenter, Myrtle Achors, Madge Forrest, Geneva McFarland, Susan Settle, Stanley E. Wise, Lillie Maddox, Dora Becker, Ruth Maddox, Sola Mae Hibbs, Gussie Quick, Alma Forrest, Ruth Smith, Edith Bigwood, Paul Jones, Harry Ward, Hugh Porter, Roy Triplett, Willie Becker, Calvin Ellaby, Vernon Dickey, Flossie Lamb, Thomas Trunnell Jr, Dorsey Hecker, Blanche Engle, Elizabeth Formhals, Augusta Dawson, Cora Cash, Grace Hall, Beulah Welch, Margaret Combs, Garnett Masden, Ida Mae Greenwell, Maymee Carter, Eleanor Robards, Page 114 Claudie Duvall, Martha Lee, Elmer Crenshaw, H. Newman, Elmer Bryant, William Samuels, Russell Johnson, Theodore Combs, H. T. Shepherd, Charles Ashby, Ray Walker, Ernest Newland, John Younger, Thomas Stallings. ***A Letter A letter from Prof. Gwynn, Crestwood, KY. Sept. 12, 1916. Dear Bro. Barrall: I want to thank you on my own behalf and the behalf of all my old friends, patrons and pupils who were so fortunate as to be at our “Reunion” at the old Pitts Point Academy last Saturday. It was a day that comes perhaps but once in a lifetime. The weather was ideal and all hearts were happy. Some happy with innocent childish mirth, all unconscious of the great demands the future will make upon them. Many happy and joyous in the full strength of manhood and womanhood crowned with success that has baffled adverse circumstances and stands triumphant over every obstacle. Many happy with a sober, subdues happiness that can come only through resignation and gratitude. Many others were happy in the hopefulness of what the future offers. All were happy, though time has changed many of us so much that it would seem paradoxical that we should be happy. But our spirits are as youthful as ever and we know that though we grown old and “cross the river” one by one, we will meet and be forever the same on the other shore. For this happy day, we want to thank Mrs. S. B. Magruder, who wrote, “Retrospection” and thus Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. started this movement and the Editor of the Pioneer, who published the article, and so generously helped through its columns, also Supt. Roby whose willing heart and masterful hand helped so tirelessly from start to finish, also Prof. Sanders for his leadership in the music and the precious little boy and girl who sang so beautifully for that grand throng of admirers and the members of the “Band” for their many and happy renditions. Individually, I most sincerely thank Hon. J. R. Zimmerman for that splendid address so full of tender memories, touching references, beautiful pictures and wholesome encouragement and inspiration. May this fruit of his observation and this effusion of his heart go far toward lifting the clouds that so often lower in the skies of the young student. To my dear old pupils, I want to say that the day you gave me last Saturday richly compensates for the strenuous efforts and the great weight of solicitude in your behalf long ago, you have made good and I am grateful to my Heavenly Father that he sent me in the morning of my life to that rugged and neglected community, where a response awaited on patient toil and hopeful effort, the result of which was so manifest last Saturday, so I pulled the cord and rang the old bell one more you came trooping in to know if that was the “first bell”, was it books? My tears fill, my heart throbbed with emotion, but I was happy. The “Roll Call” was a most anxious feature of the day. Many answered “present” and some made beautiful brief remarks, others were heard from in eloquent, fervid letters, but many, yes, many were not on earth to respond, but gone before to await the time when all will be present at the “Roll Call” in eternity. Now let the committee on Roll Call and Necrology put together all letters, telegrams and get a full and correct list of the names and incorporate them into a “Roster”, form a permanent “Pitts Point” organization for happy days and future good. Any may our Divine Father still guide, and keep us, everyone till he sees fit to say “Enough, come up higher”. As ever and always, most sincerely, W. B. Gwynn. ***Gerney Parker Passes Away On July 15, 1916, the shadow of death cast its gloom over the entire community when the messenger of death came into our midst and claimed for its victim the immortal spirit of Gurney (note different spellings) Parker, and he submissively yielded his spirit to the God who gave it. Gurney had been sick seven months with Tuberculosis and all was done for him that loving hands and skilled physicians could do, but nothing could stay the icy hands of death. He had realized that he could not get well and told his mother not to weep for him, he had the sweet assurance that all was well with him. He told his mother he was going home. He leaves a father, mother and sister, Mrs. Mattie Edlin of Elizabethtown, Ky, and four brothers, Clell, Bill and John of Colesburg, Ky, and Rube of Ripley, Miss. A few weeks before his death, he professed faith in Christ and was Page 115 united with the Baptist Church at Bardstown, Ky. He told his mother he was ready and willing to die. God, in his wisdom and love, saw fit to call him so we all have to bow in humble submission to His will. His remains were laid to rest in the Bardstown Cemetery on July 17th by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. A brother, Rube. ***Champion Squirrel Skinner Any pretty girl who desires to wed a man who is an artist in and at skinning squirrels should set her cap for Charlie Shoptaw, for he is middle weight champion squirrel skinner for the fourth congressional district and possibly of Kentucky. At one time, it looked as if John Buckman could shuck a squirrel quicker than anybody, but John is an ice wagon by comparison. Charlie could migrate to the mountains and make a fortune skinning squirrels if he so desired, for he can certainly undress one in a jiffy. ****Bullitt County Teachers Institute in Session this week at the Bullitt County Court House, conducted by Prof. J. H. Sanders, Principal of the Shepherdsville High and Graded Schools, with Miss Nadine Melton, the efficient and accomplished Secretary in charge of records. Every teacher, except one detained by illness, in attendance. Talk by Prof. Rice Eubanks, one of Ky’s prominent educators. Diplomas given at the Masonic Temple to the largest class that Bullitt County has ever had since present law has been in existence. ***Two week meeting at the Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Bullitt Lick Baptist Church conducted by Rev. R. P. Burns closed Sunday night. 38 additions, 16 by letter and 22 by baptism. ***House Party. A very enjoyable time was spent at Brooks during a weekend house party given by Misses Eleanor Robards, Ursa Funk and Myrtle Childers. Present were: Misses Ruth Smith, Nancye Trunnell, Verna and Clark Linn Funk, Messrs, Phil Harris, Frank Lewis, Jessie Ice, W. N. Strange, Erwin and Muir Funk, Roy Childers and Roscoe Tucker. ***Hebron Miss Grace Griffin is teaching the Hebron School and at least one little boy thinks he has a very pretty bright teacher. Nearl y everyone in the neighborhood attended the State Fair and report a fine exhibition. Mrs. Mary Priest spent Tuesday with Mrs. J. W. Bell. The protracted meeting at Salem closed Sunday night. 28 members of Little Flock church attended the marriage of the pastor, Rev. W. O. Beaty to Miss Lucile Genovely last Tuesday evening, Sept. 5, at 22nd and Walnut St. Baptist Church. It was a beautiful wedding and quite elaborate in detail. Miss Teresa Brooks is spending some time in Potosi, Mo. with a niece. Miss Irene Brooks has returned from the city. Sam Bell, of Texas, is visiting his mother here and other relatives. Mr. Wm. Wallace of Shelby County is visiting his niece, Mr. Dr. Kirk. The County Roads round about here have been put in first class order. Lets hope they will stand the test of a rain. Farmers here have filled their silos. Miss Mary Cynthia Holsclaw spent the weekend with relatives at Fisherville, Ky. Service last Sunday at Little Flock Church by Rev. Beason of Alabama. Died, Sept. 6, 1916 at his home here, Jessie Grant, only son of William Grant, after a long illness of tuberculosis. He leaves a young wife and one little child besides his father and stepmother, three own sisters and one step sister to mourn his loss. Jess was one of our boys, honest and industrious. His honor was unquestioned and his friends were many and loyal. We need such men, but God has taken this one away in his youth and we know it was best. His funeral was preached at Hebron by Rev. Sudbury, after which his remains were interred in Hebron Cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of friends. We tender our sympathy to the stricken family. They sorrow, not as those without hope, but they hope to meet Jess where sickness and partings are no more. Died Sunday night, Sept. 10, 1916, Mrs. Julia Bailey, aged 79 years. Mrs. Baily had been ill for several months and the end was expected. Mrs. Bailey was the widow of Geo. T. Bailey and had lived here for many years. She is Page 116 survived by three children, Mrs. Bell Hansbrough, of Louisville, Miss Emma Bailey and Geo. Bailey, of Hebron and 8 grandchildren. Se had been for many years a member of Little Flock Baptist Church and had worked faithfully for its interests and her house had been her pastors home. She was a woman of decided character and always had the courage of her convictions. She is survived by one brother, H. Q. Wheeler and sister, Mrs. Rebecca Quick, both of Okolona. Her funeral was held at her late home by Rev. G. C. Hoagland, of Cox Creek, a former pastor and her remains were laid to rest by the side of her late husband in Hebron Cemetery. We tender sympathy, especially to the devoted daughter who was her companion so long. Dr. Cooper is building handsome new residence. a Our teachers are attending the Institute, our children are at large these beautiful days and we, the parents and guardians, are grumbling. Why not have the Institute before schools open and let the teacher pay for the instruction they are supported to derive a weeks holiday is most demoralizing to a school, so that the following week is spent in reorganizing? Whey cheat the children. Mrs. Frank Bell had as guests for the weekend two pretty nieces from the city whose names I failed to learn. Bruke McDowell has sold his livery stable at Okolona to Geo. Gilmore and has removed to the city. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Little Flock will have its “Go to Sunday School Day” Oct. 1st and have an all day meeting. Mrs. Will Sands, of the city, visited Miss Emma Bailey last week. Norman Jenkins has moved into the house of Nick Millers. Mr. and Mrs. Will Beeler and Dr. Henry Beeler spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ball. Earl Hansbrough and son, Roy, spent the week end with Andy Beeler and Miss Emma Bailey. Mrs. Wm. Shirley has gone to Fisherville to visit her father. ***Births Born to the wife of Samuel Stibben, Sept. 14, a girl. Born to the wife of James Beghtol, a fine boy, July 31st. ***Belmont For two weeks, old Belmont has echoed with happy shouts and laughter of many young people who come to our town each day to attend the splendid school here. These young boys and girls come from different parts of the country. They know the value of a good school and are taking advantage of this chance of a good education. The faculty is composed of Miss Tea Hays, principal and Miss Peachy Thompson, assistant. They offer a splendid High School education to common school graduates. The Freshmen class consists of three young ladies, Misses Blanche Engle, Garnet Masden, and Martha Lee. A great protracted meeting is in progress here at the Baptist Church now and many are expecting great revival. Visitors are cordially invited. Large crowds are attending. Misses Martha and Beulah Lee are residing in Belmont and attending school. They are keeping “bachelors hall” in a room rented from Mrs. Fannie Purcell. Miss Lizzie Collings has delighted her friends by returning home again after so long in absence. W. W. Davis, a prosperous merchant of Lebanon Junction, together with his wife and family have moved into the Gaban residence. Their many acquaintances welcome them and wish them much pleasure in their new home. Mrs. Lucy Viers has been ill for several days past but is improving now. R. I. Keer and family have moved to Pitts Point. ***Report of Funds Received for Gwynn School Reunions Total Amt received - $42.35. Disbursed to Troutman Bros. for hauling brass band - $12.00. To Rice Lee for lumber, work etc $3.00 - To PM for stamps - $2.05, to J. W. Barrall for printing circular letter s, progra ms, envelopes etc - $4.15, To brass band - balance $21.15. Total amount spent $42.35. Committee on Finance, Ora L. Roby, Lindsay Ridgway and O. W. Pearl. ***Personals Calvin Rouse has returned to his home here after spending several months at Battle Creek, Michigan Page 117 for the benefit of his health. Mr. Rouse has improved in health. C. C. Davis, of Arcanum, Ohio, spent several days last week with his brother and other relatives here. Dr. Curtis Lee and wife, of Oklahoma, has arrived to spend some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lee. Mrs. F. G. Thomas spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives at Zoneton. Miss Doris Miller spent Monday evening here and attended the Institute. Mrs. W. F. Monroe spent last week in the city. Wilma Hatzell spent last week with Beulah Barrall. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monroe were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pink Roby at Lebanon Junction Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ice and two children and Mrs. Jas. Ice spent Sunday and Monday at Stithton. Smith Greenwell and wife have returned to their home in Cincinnati after spending some time with Mr. Greenwell’s parents at Leaches. Misses Thelma Lee and Lula Cook were in the city Saturday. Miss Kate Edlin was in Louisville Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Biggs, of Ohio and Mrs. Henry Biggs, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kulmer and daughter, Ethel Mae, all took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kulmer Tuesday. Ask “Skinny Combs” about Agnes and Nell. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mrs. Frank Bryan, of Tilden, Nebraska is visiting her sister, Mrs. Snieder (sic) and family. Mrs. Carrie M. Simmons and family motored to Crestwood Sunday to visit friends. Miss Verna Allen, of Glendale, spent Friday night with her aunt, Mrs. W. C. Morrison. O. P. Means, wife, C. F. Troutman, wife and son, Woodford are spending the week at French Lick Springs. Mrs. Joan Roby, of Glendale, was the guest of her son, Ora and Mrs. Roby this week. “Bud Combs”, alias (Skinny), took a trip “somewhere” Tuesday night. Miss Peachy Thompson is the guest of Mrs. Horace Maraman. ***Lawrence-Hardaway Mr. Jess Hardaway, of this place, and Miss May C. Lawrence were married at the bride’s home in Louisville Wednesday. Mr. Hardaway is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hardaway, of near here and a prominent farmer, while Miss Lawrence is one of Louisville’s most beautiful young ladies. The Pioneer-News joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life. ***Ringling Bros will give afternoon performances in L o u i sv i l l e O c t o b e r 4. Descriptions of performances, etc. ***Death Mr. James Augustus died at his home near South Park, Saturday, Sept. 9th of a complication of diseases. He was about 65 years old. He leaves a wife, two sons, Clifford and John Augustus, one daughter, Mrs. Joe Sanders, all of South Park. His remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Holly Cemetery, Sunday, Sept. 10th. ***For Sale - Livery Barn and Dwelling attached for sale, located across from Court House. Can give possession Spring, 1917. Price and terms reasonable, will take other property in as payment. C. L. Troutwine, 345 Clay Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. of Boston, have returned home after a pleasant visit with her aunt, Mrs. L. S. Settle. Mrs. Lee Markwell and baby, of Louisville, recently visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Motherhead. Mrs. A. C. Overall and two little girls, of Lawrenceburg, are guests of her mother, Mrs. Dora Harris. Miss Mary Bell, of Huber is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. C. Gentry. ***Notice - There will be an ice cream, box and pie supper given at Brooks School on the eve of Sept. 30. For benefit of school. Everyone invited. Miss Lulie Swearingen and Mr. John Jasper motored to this city Sunday. Miss Swearingen will remain as the guest of Mrs. J. C. Showalter during the Fair. ***Mt. Washington Clarence Stansbury, Dora Barnes, Misses Isalene Harris and Frances McGee motored to Louisville last Friday evening. Mrs. Jas. Brookshire and little girl left Saturday to visit relatives at Glasgow. Mrs. A. H. Settle spent the weekend in Louisville with Mrs. Tom Jones. Mrs. C. O. Parrish and little granddaughter, Beatrice McGee are visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Yates, of Maud. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hall spent Sunday with her brother, H. B. Hall. C. A. Long, wife and son, Thurston, M. A. Harris, and wife and Misses Isalene and Emma Melle Harris motored to the city Sunday to visit Mrs. Emma Buky, Miss Isalene remained to attend the Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg of Simpsonville were weekend guests of her parents, W. F. Queen and wife. Mrs. Hewitt Harned and children, Page 118 Mrs. J. W. Harris and daughter, Miss Lydia and granddaughter, Virginia, are visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Holloway in Louisville. The Wesley Bible Class was entertained Sunday by the teacher, Mr. W. F. Queen. Rev. Frank Taylor, of Clarksville, Tennessee, preached at the M E Church both morning and evening services. Rev. Taylor is one of our home boys and we are very proud to own him, after hearing his sermons Sunday. Rev. D. R. Peak reports a good meeting at Bethel with 4 additions at this time. Last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor, a family reunion was held. This was a rare occurrence for the children are living in so many different States Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. that not often can they enjoy the privilege of being together. Three of them were unable to be present this time. Those present were Lester Taylor, of Louisville, Dr. Joe Taylor, Tampa, Florida, Rev. Frank Taylor, Port Arthur, Texas, M r s . M i n n i e H a r r i m a n, Cincinnati. ***Commissioners Sale W. N. Griffin VS Charles Rogers to produce $2,100.00 Property in Bullitt County. Mentions property lines with Jasper Griffin, Fred and Richard Harshfield, Joseph Myers, old Hinton tract, Holsclaw, Froman, Ashby, Welch, Jesse Griffin, Marcum, An Myers, Mary Rouse, wife Bettie Griffin. Signed James Hardaway, Special Commissioner. ***Some Squirrel Killer W. N. Griffin, D. O. Gober, T. C. Carroll and Hugo Rouse while on their way to the State Fair last Thursday near the Bullitt line, a big fox squirrel started across the road and was hit by the auto and was killed. This is the first one we have heard of being killed by an auto. October 6, 1916 (Heading reads Friday Oct. 8, 1916) ***Educational Jottings Trustee Lee Tierney, of the Highland school was in town last week and says his big school of nearly 100 children will come to the school rally this year on a big truck, if the weather is favorable. All roads of every kind have been worked this year and fully 90 per cent of the rural schools have already made arrangements to attend the big school rally in wagons at the Bullitt County Fairgrounds, Oct. 14. the Shepherdsville school have arranged for a base ball game here Oct. 14th immediately after the school rally closes. As before, at our school rally, only one pupil can enter the contests from the same school. Teachers are, therefore, requested to hold their own contests on Friday preceding the rally day to decide their best pupil for each contest and ages will be decided by the 1916 school census list for the athletic contests. Any pupil desiring to make an entry in classes A to F can now get entry tags by writing Mrs. Ora L. Roby. Please do this at once and avoid the rush at the Rally. Brass band to play, bigger than ever, parade route announced. We are indeed glad to note that we have just received information that many automobiles loaded with school people from Hardin and Jefferson County will be here on Oct. 14th to attend the fifth annual Bullitt County School rally. Several counties in Kentucky has attempted school rallies or school fairs since we began in 1911, but have discontinued for lack of funds for prizes, band (?) and other expenses while ours is made possible by the generous gift of the late Col. Samuel M. Simmons. Don’t forget to look up your speller for every citizen in Bullitt County is eligible to enter the “Spelling Contest” October 14, the last thing in the afternoon and spell or try to spell a few dozen practical words gotten out a few months ago by Prof. Rice Eubanks, of Lexington, Kentucky. This contest is in the hands of Mrs. Mattie Renn (?), Miss Mary Hall and Ora L. Roby and will be held as State and County examinations are held. The Lebanon Junction school and Page 119 The general refreshment privilege at the coming school rally, Oct. 14th, has been sold to Tom Adams, Harve Davis, Ben Crenshaw and Fred Ridgway for the largest and best price ever given which is evidence in itself that the coming rally will be the biggest and best ever held in Bullitt County, Kentucky. ***Notice The following school districts will hold trustee election, Saturday, Oct. 7, 1916. Notices, Poll sheets and all supplies have been mailed out to the trustee of each school. Highland, Chappell Ridge, Shades, Bullitts Lick, Brooks, Greenbrier, Sugar Valley, Whitfield, Pleasant Hill, Victory, Hobbs, Glen Ella, Beech Grove, Zion, Harned, Culvert Springs, Nichols, Sunny Side, Woodlawn, Mt. Elmira, Beech Grove, Mt. Washington, Edgewood, Cedar Grove, Woodsdale, Clermont, Pitts Point, Hays, Cane Run, Mt. Carmel, Oak Grove. All above districts who elect trustees will be looked after all thru the present school term by the old trustee, as the newly elected trustee will not qualify until March 1917. ***Tacky Party Everybody is cordially invited to attend a Tacky Party to be given Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. by the Freshman class of the Shepherdsville High School. Proceeds of the social will be used to pay for a new coat of calcimine for the walls and new curtains for the window of the Freshman room. Admission to the party will be five cents and on the inside, for the small sum of ten cents, can be obtained a cup of hot chocolate, two sandwiches, pickles and mints. We are sure you are interested in seeing your children desirably situated and therefore we ask that you give this worthy cause your support. Everybody welcome. ***Pickle Factory to Come Here Mr. Tom Miller, who is President of the Hyman Pickle Company of Louisville, was here Tuesday and made arrangements to contract for over 200 acres of pickles next year and will put a factory here. Let everyone go to work and give him their support. ***Shepherdsville High School Trustees - S. B. Simmons, C h a i r m a n , O t i s R u s s el l , Secretary, Dr. S. W. Bates, J. D. Buckman, W. W. Griffin. High School teachers, J. H. Sanders, Principal, Misses White and Stallings. Grade School teachers, Miss Raymond - 7th & 8th; Miss Van Meter - 5th & 6th; Miss Williams 3rd & 4th; Miss Hall - Primary, 1st * 2nd . Editor in chief - Laura Daniel; Junior editor - Elizabeth Weller; Sophomore editor - Johnson Ash; Freshman editor - Elanore Robinson; Athletics - Ralph Henderson; Assistant athletics Ursa Funk; Literature - Lillian Pitman; Jokes - Evelyn Bates. In behalf of the school paper, the editor wishes to ask the hearty support of the pupils of the school. Athletics - The Shepherdsville High School team will cross bats in a double header at Lebanon Junction. In the morning, we play the Boston High School and in the afternoon, the Lebanon Junction High School. All teams seem to be evenly matched so you can look forward to two very interesting games of ball. Basketball - The girls basketball team has begun practicing and expect to be in good shape in a few weeks. We have already gotten several challenges .... have plenty of rooters at every game of the season. Junior notes - The junior class is composed of the following pupils - Evelyn Bates, Kathlyn (sic) Croan, Kathryn Griffin, W. C. Herps, Chester Hardin, C. F. Troutman Jr and Nancye Trunnell of the Shepherdsville district, and Myrtle Childers, Ursa and Muir Funk of Brooks, Myrtle Crenshaw of Cedar Grove, Aileen Swearingen of Victory, Patti Pope, Elizabeth Weller, Roy Thompson of Glen Ella, Lillian Wiggington of Hebron. The Junior class met last Friday and elected the following officers for the coming year. Elizabeth Weller, president; Kathryn Griffin, vice president; Ursa Funk, Secretary; and C. F. Troutman Jr - Treasurer. The Juniors, who as sophomores organized the Cawein Literary Society held a meeting and reorganized. Also received the Page 120 Seniors into the Society and elected the following officers Evelyn Bates, President; Laura Daniels, Vice President; Lillian Pitman, Secretary; and Kathlyn Croan, Treasurer. We are very glad indeed to have the Seniors with us this year and we are sure they will add much to our Society. Miss Sara Jane Buckman, of Salt River, and Miss Dove Lash, of Vandalia, Illinois, visited the class Tuesday afternoon. The Senior Class wishes to thank all who helped make the Japanese Fete a success. Mr. Ralph Henderson is back in school after a brief illness. Thelma Lee, Lula Cook, Lula Ashby, Laura Daniel, Lillian Pitman, Bowen Hardin (all of Shepherdsville, Mary Kirk, (Hebron), Willie Chickering (Mt. Olive), Roy Childers (Brooks), Ralph Henderson (Bardstown Junction) The following class officer were elected: Thelma Lee, President; Mary Kirk, Vice President; Lula Cook, Secretary. Freshmen Miss Eleanor Robards spent day last week in Louisville. Miss Ruth Smith spent the weekend with Miss Ursa Funk. Miss Grace Hall spent one day last week with Miss Anna Pierce. Misses Elizabeth Weller, Mary Stallings, Messrs Floyd Seller and Thomas Stallings spent Sunday evening with Margaret and Theodora Combs. Miss Cora Cash spent Sunday Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. evening with Maggie Lee. Miss Gussie Quick spent last week with Mrs. C. R. Smith. Miss Sola Mae Hibbs attended the supper at Pleasant Hill. Miss Margaret Combs spent Thursday night with Mrs. Embra Deacon. Miss Willie Chickering is attending Shepherdsville High School. ***For Sale - Two good heating stoves - Mrs. S. E. Hancock. ***A Trip Last Sunday, away along in the afternoon, while the sun was hastening adown the western skies, a young man of and from Shepherdsville, stood on the wharf at Madison, Indiana, and gazed longingly and wistfully at the Home Smith, which was disappearing around a bend in the Ohio River, and pulling back to Louisville with its cargo of pleasure seekers. The above young man had gone up on the Homer Smith, and with his best girl, had disembarked at Madison, intending to catch the boat when it came back, but alas, “Blue Eyes” was so pretty and her conversation was so charming, and the skies were so clear and blue, and the flowers were so pretty, and the September sunshine was so warm and bright, that the young couple quite forgot where they were, why they were, where they came from or when they were going to leave, and so when they finally walked back to the river and asked about the Homer Smith, they were informed that it was way down stream on it’s way home. The trains had all left, there (fold in paper, line missing). About the time chagrin gave way to despair, Clyde Troutman, of High Grove, came along in his machine, and taking in the situation, also took in the young pair and brought them to Louisville. T & Port. ***Election officers We, W. S. Rouse, S. T. Hornbeck and Chas. E. Rodgers, Election Committee for Bullitt County met this 20th day of Sept, 1916 and appointed the following as officers for the Regular November Election to be held on Nov. 7, 1916. Shepherdsville #1 - J. W. Croan and Rowan Snellen, Judges; S. A. Hornbeck, Sheriff; O. P. Means, Clerk. Cupio #2 - John Pendleton and Joe Able, Judges; John Marcum, Sheriff; Chas. Applegate, Clerk. Zoneton #3 - Will Smith and J. W. Pope, Judges; Gabe Bealmear, Sheriff, Josh Gore, Clerk. Mt. Washington #4 - Bert Hall and W. H. McFarland, Judges, S. B. Owens, Sheriff, Jode Harris, Clerk. Leaches #5 - Will Shaw and B. H. Crist, Judges; Will Swearingen, Sheriff, Chas. Troll, Clerk. Clermont #6 - Lon Hatfield and George Taylor, Judges; Ed Vittitoe, Sheriff; L. P. Dawson, Clerk. Lebanon Junction #7 - James Newman and Pat Daugherty, Judges; Clint Langley, Sheriff; J. H. Collings, Clerk. Belmont #8 - Ike Mudd and Andy Mann, Judges; John Boots, Sheriff, Ches. Hill, Clerk. Page 121 Pitts Point #9 - J. C. Atcher and Frank Harned, Judges; Ham Croan, Sheriff, W. H. Cundiff, Clerk. Griffin #10 - T. J. Barrall and Ambros Skinner, Judges; Gilbert Daugherty, Sheriff, John Quick, clerk. Shepherdsville #11 - Stoney Weller and J. W. Thompson, Judges, Wave Bell, sheriff, Wm. M. Combs, clerk. Election Commissioners - W. S. Rouse, S. T. Hornbeck and C. E. Rodgers. ***For Sale or Trade Small 4 room house with 1 acre lot in New Haven, KY will sell cheap or trade for small house in Shepherdsville. For particulars, see J. Morrison at his shoe shop or address him at Bardstown Junction, Ky. ***A series of meetings will begin at Vine Hill Baptist Church, Belmont, Rev. Hilery D. Burns will do the preaching. ***Address of Hon. J. R Zimmerman delivered at the Reunion of Prof. W. B. Gwynn’s old pupils at the Old Pitts Point Academy, where he began his teaching thirty-seven years ago. My friends, You have gathered here today after a period of twenty-five years and more to renew friendships, revive sweet memories, clasp friendly hands and look through the glasses of men and women of mature judgment at the man who was your master and teacher in those golden days and who gave the best years of his vigorous manhood to the grand work of Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. teaching the boys and girls how to prepare themselves for the great conflict of life. In that end, and for that purpose, a great throng of former pupils and friends have assembled upon these historic grounds, men and women in the form, but school boys and school girls in spirit, come hither to walk once more the neglected streets of this once populace village and to play upon the green sward once teeming with their playmates, to stand again by the onrushing river and watch the yellow (looks like) tides flow seaward and (two line in a crease in paper missing), which rang so joyously there more than a quarter of a century ago. You are larger of form, slower of step, and your voices have lost the silvery tones of childhood, but today, you are school children once more; to day, time has turned backward in her flight; today the deserted village has been repeopled by many of those who peopled it then, and today, the golden gleams of the same September sun lave this beautiful valley that vied with your childish spirits back in the eighties. As has been so beautifully said by Scott, “Time rolls his ceaseless course the race of yore”, and as we look in vain today through tear bedimmed eyes for love d schoolmates whose forms have long since passed from the habitation of man to the dwelling places of the dead, and listen for the sweet tones of voices which are heard no more, save in the sacred halls of memory, we are sadly reminded that many years have gone the way of all the past centuries, since the dear old building which stands here today, storm-beaten and devastated by the destructive years, pulsated with life and rang with the harmonic music of childish voices. To those who have been busy with the cares of life, it seems but a summer since those who have gathered here today were boys and girls, going to their homes at the close of school with newly acquired knowledge gathered from their master and books, and come back in the morning with well studied lessons prepared to begin the new day, but when we look upon the destroying touch of time, and look upon the names of those who fail to answer the roll call, we are conscious of the fact that many years have passed since we gathered here as pupils, and with those fleeting years have gone many of our brightest and best pupils who have crossed the bar and rest upon the farther shore. “Do you remember sweet Alice, Ben Holt, sweet Alice, whose hair was so brown? Who wept with delight when you gave her a smile, and trembled with fear at your frown? In the little churchyard in the valley, Ben Holt. In a corner, obscure and alone. They have fitted a slab of the granite so gray, And Alice lies under the Stone.” Looking back today, through the many years which stretch away from the present to the school days here, how many, oh, how many of our sweetest and best pupils have been placed in some Page 122 little churchyard in the valley, beneath enduring slabs of gray granite, to await the call of the Great Teacher of all teachers when the appointed day shall come. Today, while we look into friendly faces and clasp friendly h a n d s , a n d h o l d s w e et conversation upon these dear old school grounds, let’s hold in sweet remembrance our beloved fellow pupils whose lives ended before the great battle of life had fairly begun. No section of Bullitt County possessed a stronger minded, sturdier and thriftier population than this when this school was in its zenith. There were names that carried respect and admiration wherever heard, and they were among the best socially, financially, politically and otherwise. The Dawsons, Hardys, Hays, Lees, Hibbs, Pearls, Greenwells, Hargans, Fosters, Chambers, Hornbacks, Myers, Godds, Tydings, Glenns, Quicks , Ellisons, Ashbys, Fromans, Griffins, Hills, Smiths, Raymans, Cowleys, Vessals, Cochrans, Howletts, Brashears, Wises, Wooldridges, Moores, Stovalls and many others whose names have temporarily passed from my memory, were strong factors in building up Pitts Point, and making the Academy what it was. My mission today is to tell you of the influence this school wielded and still wields in Bullitt and surrounding counties. In my opinion, a more appropriate subject would have been, “In Kentucky and other states”, for wherever a Gwynn scholar is Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. found, whether it be in the grand old State of Kentucky or in some other state, there you will find an influential man or woman impressing their high ideals upon those with whom they come in contact by their clean lives. From this institution, forty female teachers and twenty-five male teachers have been sent out into the world equipped for the great profession of teaching the young. They carried from this old building, out to sixty-five other school buildings, the Gwynn idea of discipline, industry and ambition, and from no other school within the memory of my audience, have such splendid and efficient teachers gone forth. Two of our leading physicians, who have high standing in their profession and otherwise, once came to this school, and three of the boys who came here to equip themselves for life’s labors, became members of the Bullitt County bar, and of those three, one has become one of the leaders of the Kentucky bar. Politically, the pupils of this school have done well; one has been County Attorney, one of them was Clerk of the Bullitt County Court; one was Circuit Clerk; two have been sheriff, one deputy circuit clerk, one deputy sheriff, and Henry Cochran has been highly honored in his Missouri home, so has Dave Lee. It has been along the cool, bequestered walks of life that the pupils of this school have displayed their real worth. In the school room, they have demonstrated beyond all question, their worth as teachers, and in their homes, as mothers and fathers, and husbands and wives, they have shown their true value as citizens. Wherever found, on the farm, in the office, or school room, in the home or profession, they have shown themselves courageous, honest and worthy, and such traits must be traced back to the homes in which they were born and the school room in which they were taught. We are here today to rekindle old fires, rebuild fallen shrines, drink again from the fountain of inspiration which flowed here in the glowing days of childhood and carry back to our homes at the close of this day, sweet memories and high resolve and clearer ideas of life. The memories of Pitts Point Academy shall live as long as the pupils of that Institute shall life; and the influence of this school shall live long after the lionhearted, strong minded Master and his beloved pupils shall have gone to rest eternal, for this school was founded on Truth, Justice and Fear of God and such foundations shall never be destroyed. More than three hundred pupils came here ....... knowledge and they drank from the fountains, pure and undefiled, and when school days were ended, went out into the world to teach and live the lessons which they had learned here. They were taught the lessons contained in the text books, and were taught more than that. They were taught the value of industry, the beauty of truth, the glory of self-reliance and personal Page 123 independence, and the love of God, for trusting, obedient men; and when the Master sent them out into the world, they were not burdened with useless knowledge, but went forth armed and equipped for the fight. In Bullitt, Hardin, Nelson, Meade, Jefferson, and many other Kentucky counties, hundreds of happy homes are presided over by former pupils of this old Academy. They are tilling the soil, keeping house, teaching school, practicing medicine and law, selling merchandise, and engaged in almost every honest calling and wherever found, they are, as a rule, honest, industrious, law abiding, God fearing, independent citizens. The old building which sheltered and protected you in your school days is rapidly yielding to the inroads of time, but roof is decaying, the walls are giving away, and in a few more years, the pitiless hand of time will have swept it from sight, and the wild winds shall sing their mournful numbers above the spot on which its four walls rest, but the glorious truths there shall never die; and long after the master and the last of the pupils shall have given back their souls to the Maker, the influence of this situation shall be felt in this and other counties. What influence has this school had? It filled the homes of Bullitt and other counties with educated boys and girls, boys and girls who were taught the values of personal independence, the values of industry, the value of patience, the value of intellect, the value of personal effort; the value of good citizenship; the value of virtuous womanhood; the value of a Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. manly, courageous manhood, and above all, the value of a Chrstian life. Do you wonder that it has wielded a great influence at home and abroad? Do you marvel that the pupils of this man and this school have been so successful in life, with such teachings and such splendid codes of spiritual, moral and social laws? Every living pupil of this school who is not here today in person is here in spirit, and many prayers have ascended heavenward today from many portions of the earth from men and women who were scholars here, asking for the success of this day, and that heaven’s blessings may rest upon those who came. And while we mingle and rejoice with the living who are here, recounting the many experiences of our past lives, may we not forget those who are not here, and who are not among those who live, but who are sleeping somewhere the last long sleep. They may have sunk to rest far from the green fields and smiling streams of their old Kentucky homes, but today, let ....... love lighted hall, and while we shed tears of joy over the return of some beloved friend, let’s shed tears of sadness because some dear one has fallen into sleep eternal and cannot come. Today this village wears an air of joy which it has not worn in the past twenty-five years. The vanished have returned, master and pupils have come back and the whole countryside is here to bid you welcome. Many, very many, who were here in those days are not here today to welcome you back. Since you left, buildings have gone to decay, trees have vanished, familiar landmarks are gone, but the Old School Building still stands, and some of the older friends who were here then are here today to bid you welcome and help make the day enjoyable to you. Wafted back from the invisible shores of long ago in the tender breezes are the voices of loved ones who once stood beside us here, and we can picture their youthful faces today as fair and animated as in the days when they walked arm in arm the play grounds or bravely contended in the class rooms for the approbation or praise of the master. Would that those absent ones could stand once more with their fellow pupils about this storm beaten house and recount the happy events which transpired herein those unforgotten days. Would that all the pupils might stand beside their teacher today and listen to his inspiring words, but the decrees of fate have been written and they decrees of fate shall never be revoked. With your permission, I shall say a few words regarding the man to whom you own so much. He did more for Bullitt County than any other teacher who ever taught in this County. He taught more than the contents of school books. He taught the ten commandments, he taught a philosophy which transcends the philosophy of mere text books, and he taught industry of body and brain, honesty of heart, mind and body in theory and practice. He filled his pupils with energy and ambition and taught them the beauty of forgiveness. He taught Page 124 them thrift, independence and reliance and courage. He taught them how to live and how to die and having so taught them, sent them forth to the great battlefields of life, ready to take their places and fight for name, wealth, position and respect. I deeply regret that I never knew him until after he had left this school, and I feel profoundly sorrowful because it was not my great privilege to sit in his school and learn life’s lessons from his lips. How firm should be the friendships and how lasting the love of this accomplished teacher’s pupils, and friends who have gathered here on this memorable day, their lives, health, and minds spared and protected by a loving God and how full their hearts should be of thanks as they journey off toward the silent, shadowy hour of sunset. Looking today upon this historic building, and looking back towards the days of its glory, I can see in my mind’s eye the scores of happy boys and girls who came here to drink from the fountains of knowledge and truth. I can see the girlish pride and boyish glory of the (one line missing) as they played upon these grounds and passed in and out of the old Academy doors. Death has thinned your ranks, and disease has wasted many forms and sorrows and joys have come side by side and golden hopes have been blasted; wedding bells have rung out their glad message of joy and the solemn tones of funeral bells have told their story of sadness. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. As we say good-by at the parting hour this afternoon, for many it may be a final farewell on this earth, and may faces which wear here today the smile of gladness may before long, be dampened by tears of sorrow. May you meet here again in reunion as you have met today and may your lives and the life of your beloved teacher by filled with joy, may your years be many and may your good influence live and spread as the waters which cover the sea and finally, when your day has ended and the shadows fall eastward, may the former Principal of this famous old Academy and all his pupils be gathered over yonder on the ever green campus of that Eternal School, whose Principal is God. ***Notice - There will be a supper given at Oak Grove School house, Saturday, Oct. 7th. Every body invited. Come and bring pies. Proceeds will go for benefit of the school. Gladys Welch, teacher. ***Weaving - have your rugs and carpets wove in one day on the automatic loom, the best in the country. Hit and miss - 10 cents a yard, check - 12-1/2 cents a yard, H. D. Flesch. Belmont, Ky. ***Personals The refreshments this year at the Rally will be in charge of four first class experienced men who will serve nothing but the best and public is therefore assured of the best and most courteous treatment as well as the purest and best grade of everything sold at a meeting of school children. The show given last Saturday night at the Fraternal Hall was one of the cleanest and best shows ever given here and we congratulate on their selection. Mrs. Mattie Rennison is spending this week with her sisters near Cedar Grove. Frank Monroe and wife spent Sunday eve with Mr. Wm. Phelps and family. Miss Blanche Howlette has returned home after several weeks visit in the city with friends. Clarence Holsclaw and wife spent Sunday eve with Mrs. Roe Ashby. Miss Stallings spent the weekend in Louisville. Mrs. Bettie Griffin and Mrs. Essie Holsclaw spent Monday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ulrich and Mr. and Mrs. Green, of Louisville were guests of J. W. Thompson’s family Sunday. Elmer Samuels spent Sunday in Leaches. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Maraman and little Aileen spent Sunday with Mrs. Alice Mooney. Mrs. Phil Henderson entertained at dinner Sunday the following guests: Mesdames Albert Nusz, J. R. Magruder and daughter, Fay, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Masden. John Long and wife, of Louisville, spent Saturday and Sunday with Howell Smith and wife. G. W. Hardy was in the city with a fine load of hogs Monday. Miss Ada Greenwell was here Tuesday. Mrs. Hamilton has returned to home after a most delightful visit to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hamilton and other relatives. While in the city, Mrs. Hamilton was the recipient of a “Theatre Party” and numerous charming motor trips and luncheons were given in her honor. Mr. Henry C. Hamilton was in the city Monday. Misses Mary Combs and May LaHue spent the week end at Mt. Washington the guests of Mrs. D. R. Peak. Page 125 Mr. and Mrs. Cochran and Mrs. Fronie Samuels were guests of Mrs. Price Smith last week. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Austin, of Jeffersonville, were guests of Mrs. Fronie Samuels last Sunday. Judge Morrow and Miss Sue Pope spent Sunday with L. W. Nichols and family at Cupio. Horace Maraman and wife spent Wednesday in the city. Roy Maraman and wife have moved to their new home in south Shepherdsville. ***Louisville & Shepherdsville Jitney Line leaves Shepherdsville at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Leaves city limits at Preston St. Turntable, 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Except Saturday and Sunday nights, 11:30 p.m. - Chas. Milam. ***Hen and Kittens - One of the curiosities out at Wave Bell’s is a tender hearted motherly hen, which is trying to raise five kittens. She chicks and tries to get the kittens to be chickenish, but they are wedded in their ways. The kittens stay in a nest in the henhouse and that is why the old hen believes they are chickens. Wave says he would not take a Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. round sum for the hen and her kittens. ***Rev. P. H. Ryan has returned to the M.E. Church here and Lebanon Junction. Rev. Hardin was returned to the country circuit and Rev. Peak was returned to Mt. Washington. All are fine preachers and their members are glad to have them with them again for another year. ***Mrs. Florence Lendell and Mr. J. P. Muss were quietly married at the residence of the Rev. Hardin Tuesday. Mrs. Lendell is one the best known ladies of near Cupio, while Mr. Muss is a well known man. They will make their home on Mrs. Lendell’s farm near Cupio. Their many friends join the Pioneer News in wishing them a long and happy life. corner give at Victory School on the eve of Oct. 21 for benefit of church and school. Everyone invited. Bertha Trunnell, teacher. ***Paper is Paper. In the sixteen years which I have been in the newspaper business, I have never seen it so scarce or high. In January I bought paper at $47 per ton and today it is worth $140 per ton and you can’t hardly get it at that. I ordered a ton and have not been able to get it yet and this week we are using odd sizes and different kinds of paper to get the paper out this week but hope to have some paper soon. October 13, 1916 ***Educational Jottings ***For Sale - Good cow, will be fresh in a month. Embra Deacon, Shepherdsville Miss Edna Starks gave a Box supper a few weeks ago at her school at Pleasant Hill and made something over $30 for her school. Miss Lillian Thompson, teaching in an adjoining district, Cedar Grove, and Miss Gladys Welch, teacher at Oak Grove, each gave similar entertainments last week and the former cleared over $40, while the latter made a nice little sum of something near $25.00 ***For sale - On Saturday, October 14, at 1:3 0 p.m., Blacksmith shop and contents, lot with mineral well on it, one buggy and two spring wagons and many other things too numerous to mention. Terms made known day of sale. J. H. Tucker. The manner in which all funds are used which are raised by the public in each local district may be determined by the trustee and teacher, but the law now requires that the teacher make and send to the County Board an itemized statement of how it is spent. ***Box supper and candy sale will be given at the Cedar Grove School, Saturday night, Oct. 7. Proceeds for benefit of the school. Lillian Thompson, teacher. Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Gober will have charge of the mental contests Saturday at the Rally and all award cards for premiums in that department will be paid by Mr. Gober before the pupils leave ***Dr. J. Gray McAllister will preach at the Hebron Church Sunday morning. A communion service will be held. No evening service. Sunday school at 10 o’clock. - J. R. Cunningham. ***Box, pie supper and mystery Page 126 the dining room so be sure to ask for yours. The School Board met Monday and besides the usual line of work, discussed the erection of a new school house at Hebron and heard requests to divide the district into three smaller ones. They expect to give consideration to all and will begin building in the early spring. The Shepherdsville School baseball team defeated both the school team at Lebanon Junction and Boston Saturday. Several trustee elections were held Saturday and many new trustees were chosen. The old trustee will serve out the present school term and the new trustees will not be sworn in until March 1917 at which time a new County Board will be chosen. The school at Lebanon Junction has been encouraging Manuel Training this year and the result is that 51 articles have been made by that school and will be on exhibition here Saturday at the Floral Hall. Prof. Fallis has just written in asking for entry cards and will make the largest number of exhibits that any school has ever made to date. The fourth congr essional Educational associates will meet this year at Hodgenville, Ky Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 and 21. Any teacher desiring to attend will be given Friday, as this will be a splendid chance to see the now historic little town and at the same time attend the meeting. ***B.Y.P.U Program, Oct. 15. Leader - Miss Blanche Howlett, also participating Irene Bowman, John Glenn, Lena Patterson, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Chas. Lee Bradbury, Sherrard, H. C. Combs. Nellie ***Hon. M. N. Webster will speak at Belmont and Lebanon Junction in the interest of Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic Party. ***Revival at Mt. Eden Church. Rev. E. P. Deacon. B. W. Hardin, P. C. ***Miss Ethel Mae Cundiff and Mr. Willie T. Armstrong, a popular young couple of Beech Grove were quietly married last Thursday, Oct. 5, at Louisville, Ky by Rev. H. D. Burns. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cundiff and is one of the sweetest girls this world could afford. The groom is an industrious young man. They will stay here a short while, after which they will reside in Louisville. Their many friends send their congratulations, wishing them a long and happy life. ***Bullitt’s Grand Old Man Celebrates 96th Birthday. Photo - Wm. Phelps Mr. Wm. Phelps, the oldest man in Bullitt County celebrated his 96th birthday, Sunday, October 8. Mr. Phelps was born in Louzene County, Penn., Oct. 8th, 1820 and came to this County at the age of 16. At the age of 27, he married Miss Susan Murray and to this happy union 6 daughters and 6 sons were born of which 10 are living. Those present at this reunion were 40 children, gr a n d c h i ld r e n a n d g r e at grandchildren and many friends. The sons were John, William, Joe and Loy Phelps. The daughters w e r e M e s d a m e s S a ra h Wonderley, Eliza Weiler, Miss Menifee Phelps, Susan Sanders, Hattie Pauley, Miss Sylvia Phelps, Miss Carrie Pawson, Sons-in-law, Tom Pauley, Tom Patrick, Wm. Sanders, daughtersin-law, Mrs. Lottie Phelps, Mrs. Grace Phelps. Grandchildren, Charles Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weiler, Sylvia Phelps, Zara Sanders, Quilla and Jennerose Patrick, J. F. Patrick Jr, Leatha Patrick, Dan, Walter and James Phelps, and Mr. Frank Blissett. Great grandchildren, Mary and Lester Blissett. Others present, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph French, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Morgan, Mrs. James Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Jones, Mr. Quarry S h e p h e r d , a n d l i t t le granddaughter, Lora Shepherd and Mrs. Bettie Raymond. ***Notice - As we have decided to make some change in our business, all persons owing us accounts will please come in an settle same at once. Buky & Jeffries, Shepherdsville, KY ***Attention - Sovereigns and friends. The monument of Sen. J. W. Thornton, late a member of Clermont camp, no. 409 W.O.W. will be unveiled at Vine Hill Cemetery on Sunday, Oct. 29. All members and friends requested to be present. ***In Loving Remembrance Of Rev. T. J. Ramsey, who was called from earth to Heaven on July 28, 19l6. Bro. Ramsey was born Dec. 27, 1839 being 76 years of age. He was married at an early age to Miss Melvina Gibson, of Indiana. To their union were born four Page 127 children. Mrs. Charley Funk, Mrs. J. M. Barrall Jr, Mr. James Ramsey Jr and Everett Ramsey, left to survive him are his two daughters, two sons, two brothers, Mr. James Ramsey Sr, of Lagrange, Ky, Mr. David Ramsey, of Rianzoe, Miss., three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Moore of Leonard, Texas, Mrs. Edward Jones of Texas, Mrs. Fredonia Shields, of Greenville, Texas. He also leaves ten grandchildren, whom he so much loved, Misses Mattie Mae, Mabel, Eulah, Bessie and Evelyn Funk, Hazel Ramsey of Lexington, Aldena Ramsey Barrall, Walter and O. Funk and Henry Kendall Barrall. Since the death of his wife 12 years ago, Bro. Ramsey made his home with his daughters. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Funk. He had been in failing health for two years. Bro. Ramsey began preaching when almost a youth and continued to do so as long has his health would permit. He was a loving father and grandfather, and the M. E. Church has lost one of its most loved ministers. But, dear children, weep not. For some day you will meet him and your Master in that land where partings are unknown. His funeral was conducted by Bro. Hardin and he was laid to rest by the side of his wife and Knob Creek Church where in his younger days, he conducted S. S. for 25 years. Many who read this remembrance will remember his kind loving voice and sweet words of comfort in hours of distress. ***Belmont Too late for last week. The series of meetings conducted Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. by our pastor, Rev. Z. M. Leverett closed last Sunday with six additions. Bro. Leverett is a wide awake S.S. worker, has made arrangements to be with us every Sunday. He has charge of the Men’s Bible Class. School is making excellent progress. All the students are interested from the beginners to the splendid High School class. Great preparations are being made for the Rally. Quite a number of people in this vicinity have been ill recently, but most of them are recovering now. We desire to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of William Wolfe, of Lebanon Junction, who so sadly met his death while on duty at the switch yard. Mr. L. Laswell and family of Hardin County have purchased and now occupy the residence of E. L. Boyd in this place. Mr. Laswell is one of our leading merchants here now. We were deeply grieved to part with Mr. Boyd, but trust that purchasers will be able to take his place in hearts of the people. ***Sworn statement of the o w n e r s h i p , m a n a g e m e n t, circulation etc required by the Act of August 24, 1912. The Pioneer-News, published weekly at Shepherdsville, Ky. For October, 1916. Editor, Owner and Publisher - J. W. Barrall. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of same - C. P. Bradbury, Shepherdsville, KY Sworn before J. W. Hardaway, Notary Public. Ralph, were guests of her parents, Mc Roby and wife Sunday. ***Public Sale, Saturday, October 21, 1916. Having sold my farm to Jordan Brooks, I will sell at auction my personal property to the highest and best bidders. The place is located 3 miles east from Preston Street Pike in Zoneton precinct, near Al Miller’s store. It is the old Weller place, joining Dr. and Hardin Holsclaw’s farms. List of farm animals, farming implements and household goods. Lupearl Hibbs, of the city, is spending a few days at home with his parents. A. Heise, RFD #2, Shepherdsville, Lunch served. Miss Ada Greenwell was the guest Saturday and Sunday of Miss Minnie Deacon and attended church at River View. ***Cedar Grove Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bowman, of Shepherdsville, motored to Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Jones Sunday. Miss Fronie James and Uncle John Jones spent Monday at Shepherdsville. Miss Aileen Swearingen and grandmother, Mrs. Arp Harmon, were guests of relatives at Deatsville Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Basham attended church at Cedar Grove Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Burch and little daughter and Misses Violetta and Mollie Roby motored to River View and attended church, also dined with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jones Sunday. On account of diphtheria, there will not be any school this week at Victory, also church will be postponed Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Chas. Ratliff remains quite ill at this writing. Mrs. Mae Greenwell and son, Page 128 Lem Swearingen spent Monday in the city. Miss Sola Mae Hibbs, Messrs Frankie Lee, of Shepherdsville, B r u c e B r i d w e l l, H o r r ie Thompson, Lupearl Hibbs and Milton Clark were guests of Misses Violetta and Mollie Roby Sunday night. Last Friday morning, Oct. 6, 1916 at 11:30 o’clock, the death angel came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Lane and claimed their little granddaughter, Louise, past 3 years of age. She was only sick a few days and Dr. Bates was summoned and pronounced she had diphtheria. She was taken so quickly from the bosom of those into whose lives she was so tenderly loved and cherished. But our loving Heavenly Father has deemed it best in his infinite wisdom to call her home. Weep not for little Louise, she will be a bright shining angel on the resurrection morn. Her mother, Mrs. Etta Noe, was called to her bedside from the city, but only reaching her in time to see her breathe her last and on the following day, her remains were taken to Cedar Grove Cemetery for burial. We join in sympathy for the sorrowful family who loved her so dearly. ***Cupio Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Too late for last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ritchey and children, Charles, Anna and Jarvis are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Ritchey this week. Miss Eunice Ridgway was the guest of her cousin, Miss Minerva Pendleton Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Welch, Mrs. John Nash and children spent one day recently with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Nichols. Miss Mildred Samuels took dinner with Miss Florence Owen Sunday. Mr. W. B. Mattingly and family motored to Brooks Sunday. Mr. Claude Keene, wife and little girl spent the week end with her parents, R. B. Stower and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Milby were the guests of her sister, Mrs. John Marcum. Miss Linda Pendleton spent Sunday with Charles Anna Ritchey, who is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John Pendleton. Mr. Wesley Applegate spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Applegate. Mrs. Ida Day, of Louisville, is visiting relatives at Cupio this week. Mr. Ed Goldsmith of Salt Lake City, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jim Hopewell and other relatives. (Note Mr. and her) ***Personals Mrs. J. B. Buky spent last week in the city shopping. Mrs. Mollie Barrall was the guest of Miss Maria O’Brian for a few days the past week. Misses Nadine and Fannie Bell Melton spent Friday night with Mrs. E. A. Cochran. Mrs. C. T. Meredith is the guest of Mrs. Mollie Meredith this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster and little son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means. Mrs. J. B. Monroe spent the week end with Mrs. C. F. Troutman. Miss Maria O’Brian spent last Sunday with Mrs. T. C. Coleman. Mrs. Mollie Nusz spent last week with Mrs. O. P. Means. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Troutman spent the week end with Mrs. Wm. Foster and daughter. Miss Dessie Cochran spent Thursday with Mrs. E. A. Cochran. Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell this week. Thursday here. Mr. Tom Bridwell, of Spencer County, spent Monday here. Mrs. Joe Crigler spent Tuesday here. Wm. Howlett left Monday for Charleston, Missouri to visit relatives. ***Meeting of Farmers, Effort to Control Hog Cholera in Bullitt County. Addressed by Drs. Payne and Hanawalt of the U. S. Bureau of animal industry, staying at the Trunnell Hotel. ***Shepherdsville High School Freshman News The Tacky Party given by the Freshman class last Friday night was quite a success. After expenses, $13.50 was cleared. Miss Gussie Quick spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Beulah Welch. Miss White spent last Friday night with Miss Lillian Pittman. Miss Eleanor Robards spent Saturday night with Miss Nancye Trunnell. Dixie Dupin, of Denver, Colo, is the guest of Miss Josie Barrall. Miss Cora Cash spent one day last week with Miss Maggie Lee. Mrs. Thomas Barrall spent Saturday with Mrs. O. A. Lutes. Miss Beulah Welch attended the Pie Supper Saturday night at Oak Grove. Toad Daniels spent Sunday with his relatives here. F. C. Porter, Bert Hall, Crit Drake and several others of Mt. Washington were here Monday. J. L. Atterberry and Dr. R. L. Hackworth, of Brooks, spent Monday here. Jas. Dawson, of Lebanon Junction, spent Monday with W. F. Monroe. Joe Able, of Cupio, Page 129 spent Junior Notes The Tacky Party given by the Freshman class was quite a success. Several Juniors were there and everyone reports a nice time. Sandwiches and hot chocolate were sold as fast as they could be handed out. Miss Mattie Ella Magruder received the prize for the tackiest one. Miss Evelyn Bates is taking violin lessons from Miss Wimberly, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. who comes out from Louisville every Wednesday and Friday and teaches a class in the High School’s gymnasium. Miss Kathlyn Croan, who started in the Junior class with us has stopped school on account of her health. We are very sorry she is not going to be with us this year. The Shepherdsville High School pupils expect to attend the Rally, Oct. l4th. Senior Notes The Shepherdsville Baseball team journeyed to Lebanon Junction last Saturday morning and played two games, winning both of them. Our boys have done real well this season and we are proud of them. Miss Laura Daniel was absent from school Monday on account of illness. Miss Maymee Stephens, one of the graduates of last year, visited the class Monday evening. Miss Mary Hall, who resigned as teacher of Primary Department of Shepherdsville left Sunday afternoon for Louisville, where she will take up a position as teacher there. Miss Crawford, of Mt. Vernon arrived last Thursday evening to take Miss Hall’s place at Shepherdsville. ***Dickey Brotherhood coming. A few years ago, there was a group of men numbering about twenty or thirty, which met each Sunday morning to study the Word of God. They decided they would get busy. The group soon began to grow. It was not long before they reached a hundred, then two hundred. Now they have a membership of several hundred, and the Dickey Brotherhood is famous among Sunday School circles in Kentucky. Twelve of the pick of these men are coming to Shepherdsville Sunday night to tell us how they did it. The night service at the Methodist Church will be turned over to them, and it is certain that they will say things worth hearing. All of the people of Shepherdsville, especially the men, are cordially invited. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:15. ***Stop and Read Having decided to go out of the m e r c h a n d i se busine s s at Clermont, Ky., I will offer my whole stock at reduced price for cash in hand and will sell store buildings at less than cost, a good place for business by the right man. Cloth from 6-1/2 cents a yard to 10 cents a yard, mens and boys pants and overalls at cost, mens work shirts 43 cents each. Groceries will be sold at a reduced price. I have a eight thousand dollar stock of general merchandise to offer to the Public at a reduced price. I have everything that is carried in a general store, dry goods and clothing, underwear, shoes, groceries, hats and caps, hardware, tinware, graniteware, roofing, stoves for coal or wood, one wagon for sale. Those that are indebted to W. M. Logsdon, will please come and settle by cash or note. - William Logsdon, Clermont. October 20, 1916 ***Educational Jottings Miss Ethel Jenkins, primary teacher at Clermont, was quietly Page 130 married last week to Mr. Douglas Robards, a well known young farmer of the Hebron neighborhood. The primary room is now in charge of Miss Edyth Clark, substitute teacher for the Leaches division. Miss Lena Ice and Miss Bertha Trunnell opened their schools at Beech Grove and Victory Monday. Buch Hutchenson, (sic) of Pitts Point spent a few days in jail here last week for failure to send his children to school. Miss Mary Hall, who has taught several years in the school here, resigned a few days ago, and after getting the consent of the school board here, accepted a place in the Louisville city schools. Miss Hall is an unusually sweet, cultured lady and our town and community regret to lose her, but congratulate Supt. O. L. Reid for securing her services and have no doubt that she will make an excellent primary teacher in the city schools of our largest town. The place made vacant by the resignation of Miss Hall was filled by Miss Blanch Crawford, of Mt. Vernon, Ky. Miss Edna Starks, teacher at the Pleasant Hill School, has enrolled 26 pupils and on the day of our visit to her school, we found 26 present. A rather unusual thing in any school. Miss Neva Magruder, of the Woodsdale school near Lotus, is at home sick. Something over 500 visitors from other towns and counties were here Saturday attending the School Rally, which was Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. decidedly the largest in every way of any previous year. The first installment of the teacher’s salaries arrive d Saturday and checks are being mailed out to all teachers today. Teachers will find a slight decrease this year and $5.25 last year. This is the first time, as far as we know, where the per capita has ever been reduced and we feel sure it will be at least $5.35 next year. ***Don’t Forget - E. B. Ray is selling the Delco Farm Light, the best light in the world. Let him show you. E. B. Ray, Lebanon Junction, KY ***School Rally The annual School Rally which was held at the fair grounds was in every way a success, even greater than the previous rallies h a ve b e e n a n d p r ov e d, conclusivel y, the deep and constantly growing interest taken by the citizens of Bullitt in the cause of education. Every school district in the County, save two or three which were prevented by s ickness a m o n g s t pu p i ls amounting to almost an epidemic. The floats this year were more numerous and handsomely decorated then ever and the parade which traversed our streets, headed by t he Shepherdsville Brass Band, and disbanded at the fair grounds, where the day was spent in contests between pupils of the various schools and social greeting and intercourse of the older ones. Keen rivalry in both athletic and mental contests was the order of the day and proved the deep interest of both pupils and teachers in the rally. The day was an ideal one for the occasion and will long be remembered by all whose good fortune it was to be present. Many kindly e x p r e s s i o n s o f g r a t e f ul remembrances to the late Col. Samuel M. Simmons, who contributed so liberally to the founding of these rallies, with a permanent endowment for purpose of defraying expenses thereof were heard. That deed and his generosity towards the cause of education will always be remembered and appreciated by the people of Bullitt County. ***Jenkins - Robards On Wednesday evening, Oct. 11, Miss Ethel Jenkins and Mr. Douglas Robards were united in marriage by Rev. Fox, pastor of Parkland Baptist Church, at the home of the groom’s sister, Mrs. Will Whitman, of Parkland. The bride was especially beautifully attired in a blue traveling suit, while the groom wore the traditional black. Immediately after the ceremony, the bridal party was ushered into the dining room where supper was served. Covers were laid for 27 guests. Mrs. Robards was one of Bullitt’s best teachers and Mr. Robards is a prosperous farmer of Zoneton. The best wishes of their many friends go with them through their journey of life. ***Death Mrs. James Maraman died at the home of her father-in-law, Mack Maraman, Tuesday morning, Oct. 9th of tuberculosis. Mrs. Maraman was about 35 years old. She leaves a husband and other relatives to mourn her loss. Page 131 Funeral services were conducted by Rev. McCormick, after which her remains were laid to rest in Hebron Cemetery. ***Hutchen goes to jail. Wm. Buck Hutchens, of Pitts Point, who was fined in Judge Funk’s court a few weeks ago for failure to send his children to school, was arrested by Dept. Sheriff Lawrence Roby and brought in court last week and was finally lodged in jail to lay out the fine and cost which he refused to pay. This is the first time a parent has been placed in jail in this County for violation of the new school law and should serve as a warning to all negligent parents. ***Undergoes Operation Mrs. J. W. Barrall and Mrs. Alma Basham were operated on in Louisville Tuesday for throat trouble and will confined to their rooms at St. Anthony’s Hospital for some time. At last reports, both were doing well. ***BIG SALE at Buky and Jeffries, Shepherdsville, Ky. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1st, 1916. Having decided to make a change in our business, it will be necessary for us to sell all or a greater portion of our immense stock of goods, and Nov. 1st, 1916 is the day we have set for the beginning. Greatly reduced prices will prevail and if your are looking for good merchandise at small prices, Come to our big sale and watch the Pioneer News for our prices. We are going to sell for cash, but our prices will be so low that you will never miss the money, Buky & Jeffries, Shepherdsville, Ky. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. ***Hebron Miss Mary Newbanks, of New Albany, Indiana is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. L. Rogers. Mrs. Miller, of Iowa, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. M. S. Sanders. Mrs. Miller, who has visited here before, is a lady of rare culture and always a welcome visitor to the community. Hebron School went in a body to the Rally and made a good showing. Dr. David Smith gave an illustrated lecture on hog cholera at Beech Grove School house last Thursday night. Dave Crumbacker was sowed 75 acres of wheat. Miss Nolia Holsclaw has returned from a month’s visit with r e l a t i v e s a t F i s h e r v i l l e, Bethlehem, and Louisville. Beech Grove School has been closed owing to the presence of scarlet fever among the children. Miss Mary Cynthia Holsclaw has been quite ill for 10 days with pharangitis. Mrs. Anna Dearing, of the city, spent the weekend with Mrs. J. R. Ball. Mrs. Joe Blanton, of the city, visited Miss Birdie Ball last week. Mrs. Chas. Bridwell, of Shepherdsville, visited her mother last week. Miss Birdie Ball spent Sunday in the city the guest of Mrs. Joe Blanton. Mrs. Jennie Wallace and grandson, Wallace Pearson, who have spent the summer here have returned to their home in the city. Mr. Wm. McKenzie will move to the Wallace farm this month. Tom Melton has rented the Nally property and will move his family there soon. Ed Simon as rented the home of Tom Melton and move to it this fall. Mr. Heise will have a sale Saturday, and remove to the city. Mr. Wilbur Strange of Knoxville, Tennessee visited his family here last week. Miss Ruth Strange, who has been suffering from sore throat is improved. Will Beeler will get an auto this week. ***Shepherdsville High School Eighth Grade News The enrollment this year of the 7th and 8th grades has an increase of thirty per cent over that of any previous enrollment. The pupils in attendance from the country are: Eunice Crenshaw, Pleasant Hill; Kathryn Nusz, Victory; Fay Magruder and Susan Simmons, Glenn Ella; Edith and Wylmer Crenshaw, Brooks; Elmer Vittitoe, Samuels; Thelma and Lillian Daugherty, Pitts Point. The following officers have been elected in the eighth grade. Fay Magruder, President; Susan Simmons, Vice President; Lillian Daugherty, Secretary; Josephine Bowman, Editoress (sic), Jerome Monroe, Athletics; Sara Croan, Assistant Athletics. Do we play basketball? I should Page 132 say and have big games, too. Some think eighth grade pupils cannot play, our teachers say we should play. We have fine games in the new gymnasium. Miss Sara Croan is taking lessons in elocution from Miss Bettie Lewis of the city. Freshman News Officers of the Freshman Class Eleanor Robards, President; Ruth Smith, Vice President; Ray Walker, Sec & Treas.; Beulah Welch, Editor. Misses Dove Lash and Lutitia Lawrence visited the Freshman class one evening last week Miss Beulah Welch spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. Hallye Hibbs. Miss Edith Bigwood spent Friday night with Virginia Grant. Miss Elizabeth Formhals is back to school now. Miss Eleanor Robards has a severe cold. Miss Ruth Cash, of Elizabethtown, Ky, spent Saturday with Miss Cora Cash. The Freshman Basketball team played their first game last Thursday against the Sophomores and won. Miss Margaret Combs won two prizes at the School Rally. ***New Slaughter House The firm of Maraman Bros. have just built a new up to date slaughter house at Salt River and are now prepared to furnish fresh meat at the very lowest possible cost. This firm is composed of Howard, Wm. and Grover Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Maraman, sons of the late Coroner Chas. Maraman and are honest, upright young men, fair in their dealings and will no doubt serve the public with the very best of everything in their line of fresh meats, etc Give them your business and help boost home enterprises by phoning G. C. Maraman just what you need at any time. They also have stock and wagon scales just opposite the Salt River Depot, will do all kinds of stock and grain weighing as well. ***Personals Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Troutman spent Friday in the city. Miss Lillian Pittman and J. L. Williams were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Williams Sunday. Miss Janie Chappell spent Saturday night with Mrs. John H. Bell. Bradford Hays and wife, of Texas, are guests of his parents, Wm. Hays and family of Salt River. Revenue in Estill, where Mrs. Stephens will spend the week with relatives and Miss Maymee will remain indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Coleman and sons, Thos. C. Jr and William will leave the 26th for Louisville where they will spend the winter at the Puritan and the young men will attend school in Louisville. Misses Ophelia and Bertie Coleman, who have been spending the summer at their handsome country home, the “Meadows”, near town, will leave next week for Louisville, where they have taken rooms at the Puritan for the winter. Mrs. Kate S. Fultz, who has spent a considerable part of the summer with them will spend the winter in New York City. Mrs. Dr. S. H. Ridgway, Mrs. Lindsay Ridgway, Mrs. Essie Holsclaw, Mrs. Bertie Griffin and several others are spending some time at Dawson Springs. Mrs. Ora L. Roby left last week for Dawson Springs to spend two or three weeks. Leslie Herps and Buck Wade left this week for Detroit, Michigan. O. W. Pearl, of Mt. Washington, has here Saturday. Mrs. Conrad Maraman, Mrs. Howell Smith and Mrs. Trunnell visited Mrs. J. W. Barrall at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Louisville Wednesday, where she underwent an operation. Miss Mary Hall, of Louisville, a former teacher in the Graded School was here Saturday to attend the Rally. Ewing Crenshaw and wife, Mrs. Sue Maraman, and Miss Ollie Hugo Maraman attended church Sunday at New Salem and spent the day with Will Magruder and family at Deatsville. Mr. Curran Troutwine has returned from Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. S. B. Stephens and daughter, Miss Maymee, left Tuesday for Miss Verna Funk, of Brooks, was the guest of Miss Lena Ice C. C. Hackney, of Zoneton, spent Monday here. Miss Nancy Jeffries, teacher at Mt. Elmira, spent the week end with her parents here. Page 133 Saturday night and attended the dance given at the Fraternal Hall. J. Fred Spratt, of Scottsburg, Indiana and Louis Swearingen, of Louisville, spent Saturday and Sunday with Geneva Swearingen and brother, Will. Misses Nadine and Fanny Bell Melton and Ralph Henderson were guests of Miss Zora Rayman Sunday. Several wagons and autos attracted considerable attention here Saturday and the teachers deserve great credit, but the wagon that seemed to attract most attention was a big white wagon from Belmont drawn by four black horses and driven by Trustee Harve McCubbins, while the auto of Robt. Davis Jr was as pretty and the decorations as attractive as any we have ever seen anywhere. Otha May and Julia Ferguson were the weekend guests of their uncle, Mr. Frank Monroe. Mrs. J. W. Pope and Miss Pattie Pope spent several days the past w e e k w i t h r e l a t i v e s in Owensboro. Miss Phillips, of Louisville, is the guest of Mrs. O. P. Means. Mildred Holsclaw came out from the city to attend the Rally. Mrs. Mollie Clarkston is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. Z. Hardaway. Miss Maria O’Brian is visiting Mrs. L. M. Barrall near Mt. Eden. Mrs. J. W. Smith, of Bardstown, spent last week here. Miss Sallie B. Pope was the guest of her aunt, Miss Sue Pope last Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. week. Mrs. O. P. Means and guest, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. J. F. Combs and Mary Palmer spent Tuesday with Mrs. C. F. Troutman. Miss Bertha Merriweather, of Louisville, was a week end visitor of Mrs. Chas. Morrison. Miss Josephine Rogers was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Bridwell several days last week. Miss Dessie Cochran spent Monday with Mrs. W. S. Rouse. Miss Mary Elizabeth Carroll is visiting Miss Dant in Lebanon. Miss Jennie Trunnell spent Tuesday with Mrs. S. W. Bates. C. F. Troutman is attending Grand Lodge in Louisville this week. Miss Margaret Foster was a week end visitor of Mrs. R. L. Troutman. Miss Meta Riley Cooper, of Bowling Green, spent a day last week with Mrs. Otis Russell. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence and daughter, Letitia, of Louisville, were guests of Mrs. Jess Hardaway last week. Miss Margaret Foster spent the week end with Miss Blanche Howlett. Mrs. Geo. Nusz will leave this week for Chicago to spend some time with her son. Bro. Hardin preached Sunday at Cedar Grove and spent the day with Ewing Crenshaw and family. ***N.... and Whites Curran Troutwine has returned from Detroit, Michigan where he spent a couple of months. He says the natives up there eat with the Negroes and treat them as well as they do the white people. Michigan has long been noted for its great love of N----. The N---- is a welcome fellow in Michigan, where he is treated as an equal. Wonder is why more N---- don’t go up there and live. It’s no trouble to find mixed schools up there, and less trouble to find the two races eating and hobnobbing together. That kind of doings may suit those hide bound Republicans up in Michigan, and o t her Republican states, but it does not suit the white people down here in Democratic Dixie, where the colored man loves to life. Down here, he is a n---- by color, and is treated as such and is far happier here than up there. ***Pleasant Grove T. H. Wise, and wife, were recent guests of Albert Armstrong and wife. Miss Maggie Stallings spent several days the past week with her grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Owen and also her aunt, Mrs. Albert Fisher. Little Miss Margaret Owen spent a few days the past week with her aunt, Mrs. Mary Owen Fisher. Hall and wife, James King and wife, Mrs. John King, Frankling Armstrong and several others were entertained in the home Sunday of Mrs. Ida Hecker. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent the weekend with her daughter, Mrs. Ed Bridwell. T. V. Long has sold his farm to Fred Owen and is going to Florida to make his home. He and his family will leave soon for the land of flowers. Guy Hecker, of the city, spent Saturday night and Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Ida Hecker. Hugh Hall, wife and little daughter, Alven Owen and family, of near Mt. Washington, spent Sunday with the former’s mother, Mrs. Kate Hall. Miss Eudell Grant was a recent guest of Miss Roxie Whitledge. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bridwell, Louis Stallings and wife were recent guests of Roy Stallings and wife. Joe Dickey, Robert Grant, Harley Proctor and Everett Armstrong were in the city the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Gorden (sic), of near Lawrenceburg, visited their daughter recently, Mrs. J. B. Proctor. Rev. Coon and Rev. Burdick, Seventh day Baptist. After a three weeks meeting here at this place left the past week for West Virginia to spent several months in meetings there. Those entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stallings Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hough, T. H. Wise and wife, James Simmons and family, of Bethel, Miss Laura Paris, of Fisherville, and Miss Mary King. Miss Edna Grant was the guest of Mrs. Louis Whitledge Sunday. Mrs. Joe Dickey and Mrs. Edward Owen are still on the sick list. George Armstrong and wife, Ollie Pleasant Grove reported a good Page 134 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. time at the School Rally and received several prizes. We do not know just how many. Miss Laura Paris, of Fisherville, is a visitor of Mrs. J. D. Hough and Mrs. James Simmons, of Bethel. Mr. Beavell and wife and mother, of Indianapolis, spent several days the past week with Mrs. Rollie Newton. Mrs. Virgie Jones spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. J. B. Proctor. Miss Glacie Orms was a recent guest of Miss Wava Dickey. Mr. and Mrs. Will Gentry and daughter, Miss Ida Fern, were in the city recently. ***Lost - A ladies gold watch with Elgin movement, between Quick’s store and Cane Run school house, on Thursday, Oct. 5th. Finder please return of Johnie Greenwell or Mudd’s Jewelry store and receive reward. ***Notice - As I expect to make a change in business, all parties owing me will please come and settle by cash as I am bound to collect up what is owing me in the next thirty days. J. B. Proctor. October 27, 1916 ***Educational Jottings Prize Winners at the School Rally: Grade 1: Spelling - Sudie Ridgway and Virgil Mattingly. Arithmetic - Morton Weller and Evelyn Lankans. Shepherd. Grade 2: Spelling - Allard Armstrong and Helen Burks. Bird naming - (no winners listed) Grade 8: Addition - Paul Thurman and Hugo Maraman. Spelling - James Morrison and Virginia Duvall. Recitation - Marie Rouse and Allard Armstrong. Percentage - Guy Bridwell and Hall Rouse. Grade 3: Reading - J. W. Tyler and Susan Simmons. Spelling - Norma Ridgway and Margaret Good. Subtraction - Lena Har??? and J??? May Ash. Recitation - Ailene Langley and Mildred Stansbury. Writing - Myrtle Klapper and Maggie Stallings. High School: Willie Becker Zoneton School and Claudie Duvall - Clermont School. Topical Outline - B. Bridwell and Elizabeth Formhals. Grade 4: Spelling - Anna Combs and Marshall Stallings. Multiplication - Marshall Stallings and Will Thurman. Oral Reading - Thelma Crenshaw and Ewell Weller. Grade 5: Percentages - Margaret Combs and Bruce Bridwell. Parsing - Bruce Bridwell and Louis Harmon. Special General Information Margaret Combs. Musical Contests: Spelling - Flora Chaddic and Josie Garr. Writing - Eva Shaw and Mary Biter. Arithmetic - Helen Harris and Flora Chaddic. Grade 6: Spelling - Susie May Parrish and Lillian Roney. Recitation - Franklin Armstrong and Lilly Roney. Tree naming - Minnie Combs and Quincy Tyler. Numbers - Kathleen Blair and Lula Shepherd. Grade 7: Writing - Kathleen Blair and Lula Spelling - Della Ridgway and John Hoagland. Page 135 Vocal solo - Lillie Miller and Virginia Bradbury. Instrumental solo - Lillie Lee Miller and Annie Smith. Vocal Solo - Katherine McGee and Katherine Chambers. Instrumental solo - Mary Dell Barnes and Mary Catherine Maraman. Duet - Sara McGee and Angeline Swearingen; Lille Lee Miller and Helen Burks. Athletic Contests: Footrace - Raymond Stallings and Freddie Bleemel. Footrace - Elizabeth Nichols and Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Wilma Proctor. and Lewis Thompson Peanut scramble - Allard A r ms t r o n g a n d N o l in Mothershead. Wooden spoon - Norman Bridwell, R. M. Hocker Footrace - Ruby McMillan and Norma Ridgway. Footrace - Vernon Foster and Frank Bleemel. Jump - Roman Philpot Jump - Ada Harris and Grace Morrison. Hoop Rolling - Elme r Englebrecht and Jas. Morrison Hopping Race - Jesse Harris and Eva Ferguson. Peg Sticking for Trustees - S. G. Thornberry and I. T. Mudd. Relay Race - Mt. Washington and Greenbriar. Wheelbarrow Contest - Hathway Ball, Erna Schweitendick. General Spelling Contest - S. C. Thornberry, Mrs. C. G. Bridwell and Chas G. Bridwell. Floral Hall Exhibits: Class A Map - Bruce Bridwell and Norman Bridwell. Written Parsing - Bruce Bridwell Floor Plan - Bruce Bridwell and Reed Hume Pencil drawing - no entries. Class B Potato Masher - Eugene Forrest, Norman Bridwell. Picture frame - Lee Lynch, Norman Bridwell. Rocking chair - Bernie Milam Sled - Norman Bridwell, Arthur Langly Table - Norman Bridwell, Jesse Stodghill. Tabourette - no entries Five articles of carpentry Eugene Forrest, Bruce Bridwell, Norman Bridwell. Class C Centerpiece - Pauline Crenshaw, Ella Parris Kitchen Apron - Julie Ash, Hallie Milam Quilt Square - Greenbriar, Alice Bigwood. Patch - Ruth Crenshaw, Ruth McCormick Darning - Pauline Crenshaw Crocheting - Helen Welker, Katherine Chambers Class E Corn - Julie Ash, Lee Gaban Peaches - Ollie Maraman, Pauline Crenshaw Apples - Julie Ash, Guy Bridwell Watermelon - Wilmer Crenshaw Muskmelon - no entries. ***Hodge - Rice Miss Nellie Hodges and Otto Rice were quietly married at bride’s home near Hobbs Oct. 18th by J. H. Bolton, Esq. They will go to housekeeping on Wilson Creek. The Pioneer News joins their many friends in wishing them a long, happy life. ***Democratic Speaking The Hon. Ed C. O’Hara, who is regarded as the best speaker in the middle west, will speak at Shepherdsville, Ky on Saturday, November 4th , at 1:30 in the afternoon. Ladies invited. Let everybody come out and hear this talented orator. Knitting - Ella Parris, Ollie Maraman J. R. Zimmerman, Chairman, D e m o c r a t i c C a m p a i gn Committee. Class D ***The Negro Being Courted Loaf silver leaf bread - Ella May Parris, Flora Skaggs (Sorry, but I cannot bring myself to use the -N- word. But I am transcribing the article to show the Democratic over Republican bias of this newspaper, as well as the greater social issue regarding the Negro. - Edith) Loaf Obelisk bread - Ruth Crenshaw, Stella Thompson, Mary Dent Harris Beaten Biscuit - no entries Ax handle - Earl Stovall and Norman Bridwell. Loaf Cake - Guy Bridwell, Georgia Stout Grub hoe handle - Lonnie Stovall. Potato Salad - Martha Owen, Ollie Maraman. Pitch fork handle - N. Bridwell Apple Pie - Texia Swearingen, Eliza Stamper. Page 136 Never before in our memory has the N— been courted quite so much as at this time. He is being sought on all sides by Republican workers, given a hearty Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. handshake and perhaps a drink and cigar, and told to come out on election day and vote for “Abe Lincun” and Gen. Grant, and barring death, he’ll be there. Every young man who casts his first vote in this election is offered th the Republican party, political fellowship with the N–. He is invited to fall in ranks with political soldiers who are mixed, one white and one black. By the Democrats, he is offered fellowship with a lily white party that contains all whites. And, while the colored man is giving Republicans trouble now, he will prove more troublesome as time goes on and he becomes educated and enters the professions and trades and tries to claim professional and social equality with the whites. Already the Republican party has given many offices to the N—, and right here in Kentucky, a N– by the name of Asbury was nominated by the Republicans for Register of the Land office, and that N– got just about as many votes as the white candidates. Last summer, the Republicans sent eight delegates at large from Kentucky to the National Republican convention and one of those delegates was a N– editor by the name of Brown, from Hopkinsville KY. We never met delegate Brown Republican Delegate Brown, if you please, but his picture showed him to be a big fat, ebon hued fellow and it looked as if he hated to have his picture placed in the paper with the seven white delegates. The Republican party was bred and born in the North. It is a foreign fee, and was created to fight the South and Southern Institutions. And today, the Northern Republican hates the South and all her ideals and sentiments, and we of the South have very few real friends in the Republican party up North. In the North, the Republicans believe in the equality of the two races. They believe that a few years in public office and in white schools and white parlors will take away the color and smell and make the colored brother just as white and intelligent and good socially and in all other ways, as the white man. Hughes is making a sectional fight. He hates the South and if elected President, will make the lot the South harder than it has been since the days of the carpet bagger and N– governors and legislatures. Let every Democrat in Bullitt County get busy and see every Democrat he can, and urge them to got out and help out vote the N—, for the white Republicans have worked them up, and they will be out in full force on election day. ***You Kissed Me The above entitled poem has been submitted to a local Board of Censors, composed of “June” McCormick, James Hardaway and Jimmie Lee Williams, and pronounced superb. Members of the board say it is surpassingly beautiful and commend it to the reading public. We publish it at their request. (It is a long poem regarding a lovers kiss. I have chosen not to transcribe it. Just a note if the above are your ancestors) Page 137 ***Democratic Speaking Hon. George W. Triplett, the “Western Kentucky Whirlwind” stumper, will speak at Pleasant Hill School house Friday evening, Nov. 3rd , at 7:30. Let everybody, men and women, come out and hear a fine speech. J. R. Zimmerman, Chairma n, D e m o c r a t i c C a m p a i gn Committee. ***Public Sale Friday, November 10, 1916. In order to dissolve partnership, we will offer at public auction to the highest and best bidder on the Heutig Farm, 3 miles west of Bardstown Junction, on the Pitts Point Road, following described property. Horses, mules, colts, cow, hogs, wagons, farming implements, hay, etc. Terms: $10.00 and under cash in hand, all sums over that amount, 9 months note with 6% interest from date with approved security and negotiable and payable at the Bullitt County Bank. Croan Bros, James Roney, Auctioneer. ***Belmont Belmont is again settling down into the routine of its duties after the great event so well named, “The School Rally”. For a time, all was excitement and interest. No one had time to attend to their own affairs, for they were so enthusiastic over the chief event of the year. Boys and girls, men and women, all worked with a will and zeal never seen before. They began early and toiled late, never reflecting or a moment on the question of being tired. They decided to think of that later. The results of all ths labor and time expending were two of the most Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. gorgeously decorated floats that could be seen at the Rally. They were indeed beautiful, but it is useless to repeat that compliment, for all there were bound to see and notice these floats. In addition to the wagons, an automobile belonging to R. F. Davis was decorated until it resembled a “Dream of Beauty”, fit to convey a princess to her castle on her bridal day. Bob Davis Jr was the chauffeur. It really deserved the many flattering compliments passed by the spectators. Numbers of the pupils went from here and declared they had never enjoyed themselves more in one short day. Surely an event that creates so much interest and brings so many people together should continue to be of greater interest each year. Long continue our School Rally and “thanks” to the generous gift of man who made it possible for us to enjoy this “wonderful” day. Our church is still of great interest in this community. Our attendance is steadily increasing in spite of the fact that the dreary season of the year is approaching. “Belmonters” do not mind the chilly winds and muddy streets, where Church or school is concerned. A number of people here have been ill recently, but are improving now. Miss Bertha F. Engle was the guest of Mrs. Herman Shepherd, also had as her guest for the past week her cousin from Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dawson were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hill Sunday. Misses Pearl Laswell and Maggie Wise were the afternoon guests of Miss Blanche Engle Sunday. Miss Anna Saar and Mrs. Joe Saar spent Wednesday in the city. Miss Thompson, the primary teacher of this school is rooming with Mrs. J. L. Veeley during the severe illness of Mrs. Lucy Viers, with whom she formerly boarded. The many friends of Grover Lee are glad to see him out again. The teacher and pupils of Culver Spring school will entertain the public with music and a sale of pies on Saturday night, Oct. 28th, at the school house. Pies will be of different kinds, black, white, cream, pink, chocolate, mince, custard, orange and lemon. Boys, bring pocketbooks and girls bring pies. Mrs. Jesse Hardaway visited her parents in the city last week. ***Notice to Farmers Misses Pearl and Meta Riley Cooper returned from Bowling Green, Kentucky Oct. 5th and are at their uncle’s, Mr. J. R. Ball. Mr. T. B. Miller, of Jefferson County, who will operate a pickle factory at this place in 1917, has left contract with Mr. J. F. Collings for those who are going to raise cucumbers. He wants the contracts signed as soon as possible in order that he may make all necessary arrangements about securing seeds. A delay in signing the contracts may result in a failure to get the seeds, so come in at once and sign them. He also wants the have a switch built and necessary tanks, and all this is delayed by the failure to sign the contracts. ***Personals Don’t forget the oyster supper Nov 3rd at Fraternal Hall, Shepherdsville, Ky. Born to the wife of Bernie Bowman, a girl, Oct. 24th. Hilary Dawson, of Highland Park, spent Wednesday here. Jas. Williams spent one day last week at Bloomfield. Page 138 Miss Lillian Pittman spent the week end with Miss Louise Monroe. Mrs. O. P. Means was called to Chicago Sunday on account of the death of her aunt. Miss Dove Lash has returned to her home in Vandalia, Illinois, after a pleasant visit with relatives here. Mesdames S. W. Bates and C. F. Troutman spent Wednesday with the Misses Hedges. Misses McClaskey and Williams spent the week end with Mrs. S. B. Williams. Mrs. S. A. Hornbeck has returned from a visit in New Albany. Mr. C. C. Hackney, of the Zoneton neighborhood has sold his farm on Floyds Fork to Mr. Stephen, of near Louisville, who will move there soon. Stony Weller spent Monday morning here on business. John Masden and family, of Lebanon Junction, spent Sunday with W. F. Monroe. There will be oyster soup, fried oysters, raw oysters and oyster cocktails Nov. 3rd at Fraternal Hall. Ada Greenwell and Elmer Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Samuels attended the Box supper at Victory Saturday night. Will Hays and wife, of Cincinnati, have arrived to spend some time with his parents at Salt River. There will be cake and cream, good old home made cake for you at the Oyster supper at Fraternal Hall. Elmer Samuels spent Saturday night and Sunday in Shepherdsville. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Ridgway, Miss Willie Mae Ridgway, Messrs Carl Bullock, Tot Carroll and Bob Zimmerman attended the Masonic banquet at Lebanon Junction Tuesday night. Mesdames Dr. Ridgway, Lindsay Ridgway, Ora Roby, Bertie Griffin and Clarence Holsclaw have returned home after a two weeks visit at Dawson Springs. Ralph Ogden, Miss Grace Porter, Bentley Hill and Miss Lillian Ormsby, of Louisville, Thos. F. Canter, of Connersville, Indiana motored to Shepherdsville Wednesday night and were guests of Fronie Samuels at the exchange. All report a good time. Everything sold well at the sale of A. Heise last Saturday. Bud Gentry and Larkin Porter, of Mt. Washington, spent Thursday here. Miss Maymee Stephens, a l916 graduate of Shepherdsville High School, has returned to Ravena, KY where she is instructing a class in music. The box supper given by Miss Bertha Trunnell for the benefit of Victory school of which she is teacher, was quite a success. Miss Burnice Wimberly, of Franklin, KY, who is a graduate of Logan College is instructing a violin class at Shepherdsville. Miss Wimberly is also a graduate of the conservatory in Cincinnati and is now attending the conservatory in Louisville. ***Notice - There will be a Box Supper given at Lickskillet, Saturday night Nov. 18th. The proceeds will go for the rent of Shepherdsville council 119. The public is cordially invited to attend. ***Notice - A Pie Supper will be given by the teacher and pupils of Culver Springs, Saturday night, Oct. 28, 1916 at school house 1 mile west of Belmont. Proceeds for the school. All come. Ladies, bring pies. Bertha Engle, teacher. ***Mt. Washington Mr. and Mrs. Stuyler Harris recently visited her sister, Mrs. W. E. Kaye and Mr. Kaye in Louisville. Leland Barnes, of Louisville, is with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Almer Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McGee spent Sunday with their son, Jean, at Indianapolis. Miss Isalene Harris returned from the city after a five weeks visit with her aunt, Mrs. Angeline Pinella. Mrs. Edna Scott has returned to her home near Zoneton after a visit with Mrs. W. E. Crenshaw. Mrs. Laura Anderson and daughter, Miss Love, are spending this week in Louisville with her son, Will. Page 139 Mrs. Lloyd Yates, of Maud, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Parrish. Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Boston and daughter, Miss Katie Leek, of Dry Ridge, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Crenshaw. D. T. Mothershead and wife and son, Marian, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harris. Mesdames Tom and Mae Showalter and children, of Louisville, are with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Showalter. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Smith and Mrs. Sue Smith, of Fairmount, and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Harris and daughters spent Sunday with C. A. Long and wife. R. O. Border and wife and Mrs. Mac Borders and children motored from Louisville Sunday and spent the day with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish at the home of F. C. Porter. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Anderson and Miss Sara Jane Buckman motored to Fairfield Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Viola Coleman and family moved to the city this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Porter are occupying her home. November 3, 1916 ***Educational Jottings Miss Geneva Joyce, teacher at Mt. Elmira, near Brooks, was quietly married Monday to Mr. Lee Beard, of the Chappell Ridge section. Miss Joyce has been one of the County’s best rural teachers and the groom is a most excellent young man and has spend his entire life on the Beard farm on Salt River. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Miss Bertha Trunnell, the progressive young teacher at Victory, gave a box and pie social, Oct. 21st for the benefit of the church and school at that place and cleared $50.66 which is the largest amount made in any rural district this year, so far as we know. Miss Varina Mudd, over at Hobbs, another wide awake teacher also gave a similar .... and made about $25.00 in cash and the distillery at that place donated her a handsome new modern heater valued at at least $40.00. Miss Maria O’Brian returned home Monday after a two weeks visit with Mrs. L. M. and Mrs. T. J. Barrall. Mrs. John Hallett and sister, Miss Linnie of Borden, Indiana, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Martin. W. F. Joyce is on the sick list. Mrs. C. H. Barrall is visiting friends in Shepherdsville. Miss Myrtle Ackors is spending some time with her uncle, Mr. John Snawder in Jefferson. We have just been informed that the school at Pleasant Hill had the honor of winning 37 premiums in the various contests at the recent School Rally. This school has as its teacher, Miss Edna Starks and Sex Barger serves as sub-trustee. Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Barrall entertained the following guests Sunday: Rev. and Mrs. E. P. Deacon and daughter, Mr. John Hallett and Miss Hallett of Borden, Indiana, J. T. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barrall and Mrs. Sue Welch. The first annual teachers meeting for this county will be held at Mt. Washington, Saturday, Nov. 4th. The public is invited to attend. M r s . M a r i a F o s t e r , of Shepherdsville, is the guest of Mrs. Wm. Foster Sr. ***Millions for Motoring The number of automobiles in the United States on June l, last, for the first home reached 2,000,000, according to statistics. Costs of vehicles, cost of operation for gas, oil, tires, goggles, gloves and caps, repairs add up to $1,180,000,000 spent in a single year, 1912, on the sport of motoring. (Highlights only) ***Mt. Eden Mr. Ed Rhea and family, of Hebron, spent Sunday with E. W. Johnson and daughter. Mrs. Sue Welch has returned home Monday after a visit with friends here. Mrs. J. T. Key was a recent guest of Mrs. T. J. and Mrs. L. M. Barrall. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Shepherd have been quite ill but are somewhat improved. Mr. Elvin Beghtol spent Saturday and Sunday with his niece, Mrs. Hardesty. Mr. and Mrs. S. Morgan, S. B. Magruder, of Lebanon Junction, and Mrs. F. F. Arnold were recently the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Barrall. Mrs. L. M. Barrall was in Louisville a couple of days last week and spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Bagby, of near St. Matthews. Page 140 Miss Margaret Foster is visiting Miss Blanche Howlett in Shepherdsville and will spend some time in Louisville before returning home. Mrs. W. F. Joyce entertained some relatives from Valley Station this week, whose names we did not learn. Rev. B. W. Hardin closed a two weeks revival at Mt. Eden Monday evening. He was most ably assisted by Rev. E. P. Deacon, of Big Springs. While there were only three additions to the church, we feel that many must have been greatly helped by the untiring efforts of these two good men. Mr. Henry Deacon, of Shepherdsville, will preach at Mt. Eden, Nov. 12th. ***Cedar Creek Mrs. O. P. Basham returned home Saturday from St. Anthony’s Hospital where she underwent an operation for throat trouble. Am glad to say she is doing nicely. Mrs. Fronia James entertained Saturday and Sunday: Misses Lillian Thompson, Nancye Trunnell and Myrtle Childers, Messrs. Irvin Funk, Roscoe Tucker and other guests of Shepherdsville, in honor of her niece, Miss Bertha Trunnell. James Roby and wife moved Saturday to the farm of J. L. Trunnell. Henry Jones and wife and Mrs. Arp Harmon spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Jones. Robert Hall, of Pleasant Grove, spent Saturday and Sunday with his uncle, Jesse Roby and family. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Misses Nadine Melton and Geraldine Lutes were guests of Miss Edyth Clark Saturday and Sunday. The Box Supper at Victory was a grand success Saturday night and a nice sum of $50.66 was taken in which is to go for the benefit of the school and church here. ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent Monday with K. S. Grant. Mrs. Lena Clark and baby spent one day recently with her mother, Mrs. Ellen Ridgway. Edward Owen and family and mother, Mrs. Lizzie Owen spent Sunday with “Uncle” Barley Hall and wife. George and Everett Armstrong spent Saturday night and Sunday with their brother, Dave Armstrong, near Waterford. Jess Ridgway has been on the sick list the past week. Mrs. John King spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. Ida Hecker. Rev. Potts filled his regular appointment here and was entertained in the home of James Ridgway and Will Gentry. Everett Armstrong and Harley Proctor were in the city last week. Mrs. Blanche Armstrong spent Saturday night with Mrs. Hallie Armstrong. Little Miss Mable Whitledge spent several days the past week with her grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Whitledge. Herman Owen and family, of Zoneton, were guests Sunday of Joe Dickey and family. Mrs. Ida Hecker and mother, Mrs. John King spent one day last week with Mrs. Tillman Ridgway. Those entertained in the home of T. V. Long and wife Sunday: Warren Bell, of Zoneton, Jess Ridgway and family and Mrs. Wetstein, of Zoneton. Mrs. Hallie Armstrong and Mrs. Blanche Armstrong and little daughter spent Monday in Shepherdsville. brought the Will Maraman property on Main Street near the Fair grounds and will move here soon. ***Cupio Don’t forget the 7th day of November. Everybody go to the polls and vote for Woodrow Wilson. Mildred Samuels spent Sunday with M. Pendleton. S. O. Armstrong and family spent Sunday with Tillman Ridgway and family. Mrs. John Pendleton spent Monday night with her mother, Mrs. Lem Nichols, who has been very poorly, but is some better at this writing. Ed. Bridwell, wife and son, Rossell (sic), were guests Sunday of Mrs. Jennie Whitledge. W. B. Mattingly and wife spent Sunday with Peat (sic) Smith and family. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stallings was buried Sunday afternoon Oct. 22, 1916. We do not know why this little one was not left in the home of these young parents, but our loving Heavenly Father has deemed it best in his infinite wisdom to call the babe to its Heavenly home. God doeth all things well. Weep not for this little one, he will be a bright shining angel in the resurrection morn. Christ said, “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Potts from Job 3 ch, 13 ver “For now should I have lain still and been quiet, I should have slept, then I been at rest”. We join in sympathy with the sorrowing ones. (Poem) Mrs. Ada Rhy m e , from Louisville, spent the week end with her parents, Tom Richy and wife. ***Buys Property Here Mr. Carl Daugherty, one of the most prominent farmers of The Pitts Point neighborhood, has Page 141 Archie Snellen was out from Louisville Sunday to see his best girl. We are so glad to know that Robert Mattingly is improving. Will be so glad when he can be back home with his many friends. Nettie Mattingly spent Saturday night and Sunday with Ruby Nichols. The Democratic speaking at Cupio Thursday night was largely attended. Christina Skinner spent the week end with her parents. John Marcum and family spent Sunday with Charlie Merker and wife. We are glad to know that Albert Millers baby, which has had Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. diphtheria so bad, is better. Miss Cecil Funk spent the week end in Louisville. Mrs. Alec McKinley has been in Louisville several days having dental work done. Miss Geneva Joyce and ??? Beard were married in Louisville Monday, Oct. 28. We join their many friends in wishing them a long happy life. Mrs. Bob Stowers has been visiting her sister in Louisville the past few days. Sunday with Judge Funk and family at Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Henderson spent several days last week in Nelson County with relatives. Miss Blanche Howlett and Mrs. Horace Maraman and little daughter, Ailene Henderson Maraman, spent Thursday with Mrs. Phil Henderson. Col. Will King has been laid up with a mashed foot. J. Tom Foster, of South Park, was here Monday. ***Fruit Trees for Sale - Wm. Combs, Shepherdsville. E. L. Boyd, of Stithton, spent Wednesday here. ***Largest Land Owner in the World Dies. Henry Miller, of San Francisco, Cal., died Oct. 16th at the age of 90. Owned, at the time of his death, 22, 217 square miles of land or 14,539,200 acres of land, or a body twice the size of Belgium. Born to the wife of Tom Martin, a 7-1/2 pound boy, Nov. 1st, J. T. Jr. ***Personals Mrs. C. R. Smith, Mrs. Bradbury, Mr. Thos. Quick have returned home from Nebraska. B. W. Magruder, of Nelson County, was here Saturday. Iley Jones and wife, of Leaches, spent Saturday here. The many friends of Mr. Sam Williams are glad to see him out again. Noah Smith has returned to his home in the city after spending some time with his daughter, Mrs. G. S. Patterson. W. F. Henderson and wife spent Sunday night with Enoch Cochran and wife. D. O. Gober and family spent country. Miss Mary Palmer Combs was in Louisville Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hays Sr, and Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Hays spent several days last week in Lexington the guests of relatives. Mrs. Henry Masden spent Sunday with Mrs. J. F. Combs. Mrs. Clara M. Simmons and daughters spent the week end in Glasgow as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bettison. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Cochran and daughter spent Sunday with Everett Smith near Bardstown. Mrs. Horace Maraman and little daughter, Ailene Henderson Maraman, and Miss Blanche Howlett spent Wednesday with Mrs. John Bell. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Simmons, Mrs. Henry Hamilton and Miss C. Simmons motored through to Bowling Green where they spent several days with friends last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bradford P. Hays of Selizman, Arizona have returned home after several weeks visit with Mr. Hay’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hays. Miss Catherine Rouse, of Nazareth, spent last week end, the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hays. Mrs. H. Lee Hamilton had as her guest this week, her relative, Mr. John T. Simmons, of Sherman, Texas. Mr. Henry C. Hamilton spent Tuesday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Will H. Hays Jr, of Cincinnati, have been the recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hays. M r s . S a l l i e M u n c h , of Jeffersonville, is visiting Mrs. Frank Henderson. Miss Maria O’Brien has returned home after a pleasant visit in the Page 142 Mrs. S. W. Bates is attending General Grand Chapter O. E. S. in Louisville this week. Mrs. A. L. Taylor and little son, of Louisville, were guests of the Misses Pope ?? last week. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Monroe. J. H. Howell and wife spent Friday and Saturday in the city. ***Mt. Washington Mesdames Jennie Gentry and Mattie Herin spent last Thursday Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mrs. Del Porter, of Taylorsville, visited her sister, Mrs. Oscar Porter last week. Mrs. W. F. Queen and daughter, Mrs. Leslie Figg, of Shelby County, spent the week end at Eminence with the former’s brother, Joe Funk and wife. Mrs. Addie Humphrey Carlor, (sic) of Texas, spent last week with Mrs. Maggie Ellaby and called on many of her old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Almer Barnes and sons, Leland and Harold, and niece, Miss Statira McFarland motored to Prospect Sunday. Mrs. Mary McFarland is visiting in Owensboro. Mrs. Laura McCrocklin and daughter, Mrs. Dacre Edmonds, of Louisville, were guests of the former’s sister, Mrs. Josie Collier Sunday. with Mrs. W. F. Queen. Mesdames Larkin Porter, John Badgett, M. A. Harris and Hume Bennett spent last Thursday with Mrs. J. W. Harris. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Pearl, Mrs. W. L. McGee, Misses Lulie Swearingen, Alberta McFarland, Elma McGee and Carrie Collings were among the shoppers in the city last week. Mesdames W. H. Collings, of Indianapolis, Tom and Mae Showalter, of Louisville, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Showalter. Mrs. J. W. Herin and daughter, Miss Lydia, spent Sunday with her son, Polk Herin and wife. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harris, Mesdames W. F. Queen, F. C. Porter, Jennie Queen and Elizabeth Parrish were guests last Tuesday of Mrs. D. R. Peak. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Hal Hall attended services at Bethel Sunday and were dinner guests of their brother, Tom Hall and wife. O. W. Pearl and Stuyler Harris spent a day at Nolin recently with relatives of the former. th Born the 25 to the wife of J. A. Harris, a boy. To the wife of R. E. McAfee, a girl, the 30th. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wiggington and Mrs Elizabeth Parrish attended the birthday celebration Sunday of the former’s father, G. P. Wiggington at Whitfield. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Parrish and daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Yates spent Sunday in Louisville. Mr. Willard Bell and daughter, Miss Austine of Huber, visited his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Gentry Sunday. Last Saturday night, the Philathea S. S. class of the M. E. Church gave Miss Geneva McFarland a surprise “Rainbow Party” in honor of her 15th birthday. Mrs. H. J. Hall, who is their teacher assisted by Mrs. Stuyler Harris acted as hostess and a delightful evening of fun, contests and games was enjoyed by all. Refreshments of cream and cake were served by the class. Many good wishes were heartily showered upon Miss Geneva with hopes of each one to help her celebrate them. Saturday afternoon, Field Day exercises will be held at the school grounds here under the direction of O. W. Pearl and Mr. Page 143 and Mrs. C. G. Bridwell. As this is for the benefit of the school, a large crowd is desired. Contests, both mental and physical for old and young have been arranged. Local business men and individuals have donated for the premiums. Following the afternoon exercises, a box supper and country store is being planned to be held in the evening. ***Box Supper and Country Store to be held at Clermont School No. 18th for the benefit of the school. November 10, 1916 ***Educational Jottings The new school building referred to above (can’t tell which school, page torn) is surely worthy of note is decidedly the best and most conveniently arranged of any frame school building we have and the contractor, Mr. ??? is putting into this building, one of the most honest jobs we have ever seen. The is some 5 or 6 rooms, large ??ble halls, very roomy, a large ???” and a showy house that ... credit to any small town. Miss Birdie Hall, another substitute teacher for this county, has been given a school at Mt. Elmira, which place was vacant by the recent resignation of Miss Geneva Joyce. We have two more teachers, one a man teacher, and both certificates better than 90 .... that are eligible and .... other vacancies should occur during the school year. The school at Pleasant Hill with Miss Edna Stark as teacher and Sex Barger as sub trustee is the first rural school to offer to pay Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. 50 per cent on a full set of new single seats for their school building. The seats have just been ordered to come at once. Preliminary Vital Statistics report for September 1916 State total deaths, stillborns excluded. 1843. The progressive school people ... on Cox’s Creek and around High Grove in Nelson County held a meeting Wednesday night looking toward a new consolidated school at High Grove. Under 1 year - 356 1 to 5 years - 190 65 years and older - 409 Tuberculosis of lungs - 198 Other tuberculosis - 35 Pneumonia bronchopneumonia74 Whooping Cough - 15 Diphtheria Croup - 47 Scarlet fever - 2 Meningitis non-tubercular - 27 Measles - 3 Typhoid fever - 94 Diarrhoea-enteritis - under 2 years - 117 Diarrhoea-dysentery - over 2 Years - 37 Influenza, LaGrippe 1 Puerperal septicemia - 5 Cancer - 79 Violence - 98 Pellagra - 6 Small Pox - 1 Malaria - 27 Infantile Paralysis - 5 Syphilis - 8 ***Family Reunion Mrs. Lydia Snellen and Miss Emma Snellen entertained Sunday with a family reunion. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Snellen, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Snellen, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snellen, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Pyles, Mr. Irving and Pleasant Snellen, Archie, Herbert and Paul Snellen, Leola and Mable Snellen also Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ridgway and daughter, Ruth. A turkey dinner was served after which the afternoon was spent with music and taking pictures. Mr. W. E. Pyles performed on the violin and Mrs. W. E. Pyles, Misses Leola and Mabel Snellen sang several beautiful selections accompanied by Mr. W. E. Pyles on the mandolin. After many good-byes and hoping to meet again next year, all departed for home. ***Hebron Announcement Next Sunday is Temperance Day throughout the country. In the Sabbath School, we will study a lesson bearing on that subject. Here is a subject which is engaging the interest and attention of all thinking people. The sermon will be preached by Rev. P. S. VanDyke. ***Kentucky Vital Statistics ***Fair Directors The Fair directors meeting was held Oct. 7th and the following elected: Shepherdsville district - W. T. Lee, O. P. Means, S. H. Ridgway, J. D. Hough. Mt. Washington - J. C. Gentry, J. T. Harris, R. W. Braithwait, R. L. Simmons Leaches - H. A. Nusz, H. P. Harris, Asa Davis, G. R. Kulmer Pine Tavern - C. C. Lee, L. L. Roby, H. D. Shaffer, Newt Pearl. Enoch Cochran, Secretary. Page 144 All are good men and will work to make the Fair in 1917 bigger and better than ever. ***Big Ad - O. A. Lutes & Co. Special Demonstration and Sale Great Majestic Ranges, with a free $8.00 set of Granite and Copper Ware. Children’ souvenir day. 125 Majestic Aeroplanes Free to the first 125 boys and girls. Made to easily fly from 10 to 50 feet in the air. $1.00 article free to the boy or girl giving the neatest and best answer to the question “Why is the Majestic Range known to be the Range with a reputation?” ***Mt. Washington Messrs & Mesdames J. C. Gentry and E. S. Brookshier spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Mary Gentry. Mr. and Mrs. Polk Herin spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. J. W. Herin. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mothershead attended services at Bethel Sunday and dined with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sauter. Clint Smith and family spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Fred Swearingen. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Clure and Mrs. W. F. Queen were guests of friends at Seatonville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Morton and Mrs. Lashbrook, of Fisherville, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Porter. Warren Sample, of Washington, DC spent Saturday and Sunday here among old friends. Miss Susie McFarland, of Louisville, and John McFarland, Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. of Indianapolis, were week end guests of their mother. Miss Fee Cokendolpher, of Bloomfield, is the guest of Miss Lulie Swearingen. Mr. and Mrs. Wylmer Jones, of Lenore, Weaver Harris, Misses Russell Borders and Mary Harris, of Louisville, spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. W. L. Hall and Mr. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. George Field, of Louisville, were week end guests of relatives here. Dr. O. M. Crenshaw and daughter, Frances and Mary Porter of Lebanon, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Smith and Mrs. Sue Smith, of Fairmount, and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Long were Sunday guests of M. A. Harris and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Saunders and baby, of near Shepherdsville were weekend guests of relatives here. Rev. D. R. Peak leaves this week to assist Rev. J. L. Murrell in a revival on his charge, the Lebanon Circuit. Mesdames M. A. Harris and J. C. Gentry go this week as delegates from the WMU to the General Baptist Association in Louisville. near here of W. B. Crenshaw. Next Sunday, Mr. Dickey, teacher and organizer of the Dickey Brotherhood Bible class of the Crescent Hill M. E. Church of Louisville, with eleven of his best workers, will have charge of the M. E. Church here. Addresses on different subjects will be made and special music will be furnished by them. A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and hear from these men, who help to make up the largest Bible class in Louisville. Last Saturday was a gala day for the school here. The Field Day exercises were successfully carried out and as all could not win in the contests, those defeated were not ill humored, but took their defeat in good part. After the teacher’s meeting held in the forenoon, the ladies began serving lunch of hot frankfurter sandwiches, coffee, pie, ice cream and cake, and were kept busy until 10 p.m. The country store did a flourishing business, having to be restocked three times. Between $80 and $90 was taken in from all departments. After the expenses are met, a nice sum will be realized for our new school building. ***Notice Mrs. John Armstrong was called to Springfield last week by the death of her brother, Douglas Royalty. There will be Pie Supper and Candy sale at Hebron school Friday night, Nov. 10th, 19l6. Everybody come. Grace Ellen Griffin, teacher. Born the 3rd to the wife of E. Munson, a boy. ***Cedar Creek Mr. F. C. Porter has sold his farm on the Bardstown pike about two miles from here to Sammy Smith and has bought the house and lot Mr. Jess Ridgway and Clarence Long, of Pleasant Grove vicinity visited our Sunday School at Victory Sunday afternoon and the excellent talk which Mr. Ridgway Page 145 gave us was of great interest and enjoyed by all present and we wish to have him make us another visit in the near future. Mrs. R. J. Clark visited her brother, Elbert Lutes and family of Louisville, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Fronia James was the guest Sunday of her cousins, Misses May and Cora Rouse, of Solitude. Mrs. Kate Hall and two daughters, of Pleasant Grove spent Saturday and Sunday with her brother Jesse Roby and family. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Greenwell were the guests of their daughter, M r s . J . W . Barr a l l of Shepherdsville Sunday. Henry Grant and family and Wm. Haag and two daughters, Misses Jennie and Bertha, of Mt. Washington, were guests of F. Grant and family Sunday. John Birch and family of Bardstown spent from Thursday until Sunday with relatives here. The guests of Jess Roby and family during Sunday were Misses Texia Swearingen, Bergle (sic) and Ernestine Hall, Geneva Swearingen, Mrs. Kate Hall, Messrs Lupearl Hibbs, Willie Swearingen, Milton Clark and Clifford Roby. Mrs. Mae Greenwell and son, Ralph were afternoon guests of Mrs. Mattie Roby Sunday, who is very ill at this writing. Joe Harris and family were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Raymond .... to Lincoln Farm Sunday. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mrs. Toad Daniel, of Louisville, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. ?. V. Jones a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hough and Miss Mary King spent Tuesday with Mrs. C. F. Troutman. Miss Sola Mae Hibbs of this vicinity and Frankie Lee of Shepherdsville were married in Louisville Nov. 5th. Miss Hibbs is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ? Hibbs and is one of our most beautiful young ladies. Mr. Lee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Lee and is a prominent young man. They will make their future home in Shepherdsville. We wish this happy young couple much happiness in the future and may they have a long successful life. Mrs. Romans, of Louisville, was the guest of Miss LaHue Sunday. ***Personals Alec Longacre and son, William, of South Louisville, spent Sunday with Fred Hatzell and family at Brooks. J. L. Rayman and wife, W. H. Nusz, wife and daughters, Kathryn Lee and Etta Palmer, motored to Lincoln Farm Sunday also to New Haven to see Miss Hall, Mr. Rayman’s niece. Mrs. G. T. Wilson entertained C. J. Nugent and Rev. Ryan of dinner Sunday. Mrs. Mollie Barrall and Miss O’Brian were guests of Mrs. J. F. Combs Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cochran, Ethel May and Dorothy Samuels spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Magruder. Miss Martha Bosle y, of Owensboro, is the guest of the Misses Pope. Miss Dessie Cochran was the guest of Mrs. E. A. Cochran Monday. Miss Maria O’Brian and Mrs. Barrall were dinner guests of Mrs. Meredith Monday. Miss Lida Barbour is the guest of friends here this week. Dr. E A. Ross, wife and baby, Oscar Ross and sisters, Misses Bessie and Mamie, of South Louisville spent Saturday and Sunday with Fred Hatzell and family at Brooks. Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Bryan spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. P. H. Ryan. Miss Maggie Lee spent several days last week with friends at Lebanon Junction. J. H. Younger moved to the Mrs. W . C . H e r p ’ s p ro p e r ty Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Greenwell spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. J. W. Barrall. ***Wanted Henry Jones and wife were here Saturday. Misses Maggie Lee and Cora Cash spent Sunday with Georgia Cochran. Judge Morrow left Sept. 7 for Martinsville, Indiana to spend two weeks. The Carola Cabinet Phonograph is now ready for the dealers. The only cabinet phonograph to reach the people at $15. Marvelous in beauty, wonderful in tone. Selling agents in every town wanted. Write for our descriptive Page 146 literature. The Kentucky State Distributing Company, Inc. Sole distributors for the state of Kentucky. 302 Tyler Building, Louisville Ky. ***Shepherdsville High School Sophomore News - Misses Carolyn Hackney and Mattie Ellen Magruder spent the week end with their parents. Misses Black and Snyder, of Garfield, KY, visited the sophomore class recently. Forrest Wolford is improved at this writing. some Johnson Ash has resigned as Class Editor. Miss Meta Riley Cooper, of Bowling Green, visited the sophomore class recently. Miss Ruby Sherrard spent Sunday with Misses Pearl and Virginia Duvall of Clermont. Miss Stallings has introduced the “Literary Digest” in our class. Miss Ella Stansbury spent Sunday with Miss Maymee Ice. Saturday night, October 28th, has been set for the Freshman and Sophomore “Halloween Party”. We closed our baseball season very successfully by winning a double header last Saturday. The first game was played with Boston which proved a very interesting one. After the first inning, Prof. Martin did the twirling for Boston and caused us more trouble than any other hurler we faced this season. The most of his success, we think, can be attributed to the fact that he throws with the wrong arm which was a little awkward to us, but Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. nevertheless, we pounded his delivery for enough hits to pile up six runs. The best they could do was to make an unearned run off of our clock working pitcher, whose name is Thompson. We defeated Lebanon Junction in the second game by the score of 12 to 3. This game proved to be a thriller from the first until the seventh inning when Westerfield weakened and we ran in seven runs. The features of the game were a home run by Ice and the timely batting of the entire Shepherdsville team, while Roller’s batting featured for Lebanon Junction. ***Mrs. Melville M. Stevens Mrs. Melville M. Stevens passed away at her home, 10559 Prospect Avenue last Saturday morning. She was the widow of Alexander B. Stevens, founder of the lumber company which bears his name. Mrs. Steven’s maiden name was Melville Miller. She was born near Shelbyville, Ky. Sept. 18, 1842 and was educated at Dr. Broadus’ Boarding School for Girls in Shelbyville. At the time of the Civil War, she was a teacher in the Louisville Public Schools and became acquainted with Mr. Stevens, who was then serving as a Union Soldier, being stationed in Louisville, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens were married in Louisville near the close of the war. From Louisville they went to Cleveland to live, then to Auburn, N. Y., and from there to Coldwater, Mich. In 1875, they moved from Englewood to Washington Heights where Mr. Stevens was employed as agent for the Rock Island and Pennsylvania Railroad. Mrs. Stephens was one of this community’s early residents. She, together with her husband, was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Englewood, and after moving to Washington Heights, for several years an active member of Bethany Union Church. Early in the history of the cause of Christian Science, she identified herself with this movement and thereafter gave to it her loyal and active support. She was, for several years, a director of Fourth Church of Christ Scientist of Chicago, and for many years, a Christian Science Practitioner in this community. She found her greatest happiness in bringing comfort and help to others, as she many friends well know. Mrs. Stevens leaves two daughters, Nettie M. Stevens and Jessie C. Stevens and one brother, Robert Miller, of Shepherdsville. The funeral service was held Monday afternoon at her home and was conducted by the readers of Thirteenth Church of Christ Scientists, Dr. M. A. Whinney and Mrs. Bretsnyder (sic). The pallbearers were: J. E. Bayard, F. M. Timms, W. I. Hitt, Wm. Bretsnyder, C. E. Leech and J. W. Long. Interment at Mt. Greenwood. The Weekly Review, Chicago. November 24, 19l6 ***Educational Jottings The second installment of the teacher’s salary failed to be sent on time this month, but the State Dept. wrote that it would find its way here soon and all checks will be mailed out as soon as it Page 147 arrives. The marriage of Miss Howell to Mr. Melvin Martin, which was announced last week, came as a surprise to their friends and makes the third lady teacher of the county to be married since our fall term began. Miss Howell is teaching her first school at Chappell Ridge, while Mr. Martin is a well known young man of that section. The entertainment and pie social given last Saturday eve at Clermont was an unusually successful event, but we are unable to give the amount raised. The school is in charge of Misses Nadine Melton and Edyth Clark. Elizabeth Baker is the name of the new visitor at the home of Prof. and Mrs. Sanders. She arrived Sunday, is hail (sic) and hardy and both mother and babe are doing well. Miss Nancye Jeffries, who teaches at Corinth, paid a visit to her parents here Saturday. The Teachers meeting at Cedar Grove was held on time Saturday morning with the following teaches: Zora Raymond, Lillian Thompson, Bertha Trunnell and Ora L. Roby. Also a few visitors were out. The last meeting for this year will be held Saturday, Dec. 16 at Lebanon Junction. Teachers who fail to attend at least one of these meetings must teach an extra day and place the attendance of that day at the bottom of their next months report. ***Parcel Post Sale Packages especially prepared for Christmas presents, costing at least 12 cents but not more than Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. 15 cents, for sale in the Shepherdsville High School Gymnasium, December 9th. The proceeds will be used to buy supplementary readers for the grades. ***Bullitt County Chickens Take Premiums. Mr. B. A. Atherton, the well known poultryman and grower of fine chickens was in town Saturday evening. Mr. Atherton takes several premiums at the KY State Fair this year. He also won several premiums on his fine chickens at the Madison County Poultry Show, held in Richmond, Nov. 11 to Nov. 16, l916. He also won every prize he showed for at the Bullitt County Fair and Bardstown Fair. Mr. Atherton only raises the very best fowls and when he goes after a blue ribbon, he gets it. ***Save the Roads Commissioner of Public Roads, Rodman Wiley, asks motorist to employ the whole width of the roads, instead of driving in one track, causing ruts, which is the most difficult form to road wear to repair. ***Indoor track meet Shepherdsville’s first intercollegiate indoor track meet will be held Wednesday night, Nov. 29 t h in the school gymnasium. No admission charge. All young people of Shepherdsville and surrounding country twelve or over are eligible to compete. Others invited to sit in the bleachers and “root” for their favorite teams. Captains of the teams - Nancy Tunnell, Laura Daniels, Buren Hardin and Chester Hardin. Officials - Dr. Ridgway, Dr. Bates, Mr. Otis Russell, Mr. Herbert Glen, Jimmie Lee Williams. Score keepers Lindsay Ridgway and Prof. Sanders. Starter P. H. Ryan. The time of the meet was set as not to interfere with the regular Wednesday night prayer meeting The event will be given under the auspices of the Social Committee of the Shepherdsville Epworth League. ***Gets $1,293 for a great drove of turkeys Maryville, Ky. Nov. 20. A Drove of 431 turkeys coming into this city for slaughter for the Thanksgiving market was a veritable gold mine for the owner. The averaged $3.00 each, netting him $1,293.00. They are now bringing twenty cents a pound on foot, thirty-five cents dressed. ***Sale Notice - I will sell by farm, live stock, farming implements, household effects, automobile and etc on Dec. 1. Everett Smith, Bardstown, KY ***Lost - Pocketbook Wednesday morning between S. C. Bridwell’s blacksmith shop and Bullitt’s Lick Bridge, containing $4.25 in cash, receipt from Dr. Smith and tax receipt. Finder please return to Chas. Guelott or this office and receive reward of $1.00 ***Mr. J. W. Watson’s house burned to the ground Monday morning about 9 a.m. It is supposed to have caught from a bad flue. He lost everything as the house was falling in when he saw it. It was partly insured. Page 148 ***Mr. Ezra Johnson has sold his farm near Mt. Eden to Dave Kelley, of Louisville, who will move there soon. Mr. Johnson will move to Shepherdsville. ***Big Ad. Public Sale. Having decided to quit farming, we will sell at the Mee’s Farm, 1-1/2 east of Belmont on Crooked Creek the following property: horses, mules, cows, pigs, corn, hay, farm wagons, farming implements. Louis A Mess, W. H. McCubbins. James Roney, Auctioneer. ***Cedar Creek Rev. McCormick came last Wednesday and began work on the new church at Victory. He also preached two great interesting sermons at the school house Saturday night and Sunday which was attended by a very large crowd each time. Miss Miami Deacon and other guests called on Miss Edyth Barger Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Katie French and two brothers, Wayne, of Stithton, and Leo, of Louisville, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Basham Saturday and Sunday. There is always a warm welcome in this vicinity for Miss Katie. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hibbs, Geo. Ellinger and Ernest Hibbs, of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Lee and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hibbs and little girl were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry during the last week. Curran Troutwine and Tom Martin, of Shepherdsville, spent Monday with I. L. Jones hunting. B. D. Burch, wife and baby spent Sunday and Monday with Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. relatives in the city. John Spier, Henry Adams and Horrie Thompson, of Louisville, and Willie Swearingen were guests of Jesse Roby and family Sunday. The two former ones will remain out from the city for a few days hunting. Mrs. Oral Basham and Mrs. B. D. Burch and little daughter spent Friday with their aunt, Mrs. Mat Rouse at Solitude. Bro. McCormick stayed last week with Lem Swearingen and family. Miss Ada Greenwell who is clerking for Buky and Jeffries, of Shepherdsville, and E. B. Samuels, of Barrallton, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Greenwell. ***Archie Raymond Archie Raymond, aged 20, died in Denver, Colorado, Tuesday, Nov. 14 t h , of tuberculosis. Mr. Raymond was a grandson of Mrs. S. A. Raymond and had always lived here until a few months ago when he went to Colorado for the benefit of his health. His remains were brought back here and laid to rest in the Bullitts Lick Cemetery. ***Deaths: Mr. W. B. Hardin died in Louisville, Nov. 21st, aged about 76 years. His remains were brought here Wednesday morning and taken to his home where he was laid to rest in the family burying ground. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. Charles Lee Meyer, aged 4 years, died in Louisville Sunday morning. His remains were brought here and taken to Pitts Point and laid to rest in the Greenwell cemetery. ***The World’s Most Interesting Woman is coming to town in a Pathe Gold Rooster 5 reel play. She is LINA CAVALIERI, the Italian actress whose classic beauty is the marvel of men and envy of women throughout the world. She is featured with Lucien Muratore, her husband, the finished French actor, in this play, a feature remarkable for its unusual story, the beauty and grandeur of its settings and the quality of its photography, most o f w h o s e s c e n e s w e re photographed in Italy. This pair of world-famed artists will appear in Pathe’s 5 reel creation at the Masonic Temple, Shepherdsville, Thursday night, De. 12th . It is a great photoplay, with a strong moral, and there will be a lump in every throat, and not a dry eye in the house at the climax with which the picture ends. East Lynne and The Old Homestead were million dollar stage productions because they had this same big heart appeal. This is the biggest and most expensive picture we have ever shown. Read what the Pathe Exchange which made and booked us the picture, says of it: “Masonic Temple, Shepherdsville, “THE SHADOW OF HER PAST” is the first of our Master Productions. For the first thirty days, we are charging $50.00 per day, and for the second thirty days, we are charging $30.00 per day for it. Taking into consideration the magnificent picture it is, and its splendid drawing powers, I Page 149 believer you can afford to book it for one day. We will include a reel of Florence Rose Fashions (Pathe’s) which rents for $5.00 per day. Our first open date is Dec. 12th and we are holding it for you. Very truly yours, Pathe Exchange, Inc. W. S. Wessling, Manager. The Florence Rose Fashion Films are charming and are sure to delight every woman, and please every man. They are not in any sense advertisements, and nothing like has appeared here. The one to be shown on the above date is “Betty at the Wedding” in which for fifteen minutes, beautiful creations for the wedding and honeymoon are shown to their best advantage on exceptionally pretty living models. The music on this occasion will be furnished by the accomplished Miss Bernice Wimberly on the violin with Miss Edith Hancock, whose ability as a pianist is beyond question, at the piano. Shepherdsville pupils of Miss Wimberly will also render violin selections. In view of the unusually high cost of the pictures for this program, it is impossible to maintain on this date the regular picture show prices, and for this date only, admission for all seats will be 5 cents for children and 15 cents for adults. No seats will be reserved. It will require a big attendance, at these prices, to cover the cost of this program and we trust the public will patronize it generously. ***Personals Mrs. Sue Maraman, who has been very ill, is some better. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Ewing Crenshaw Bardstown Tuesday. was in Jno. Chambers was here Saturday on business. Brooks, were here Tuesday. Carl Daugherty moved here Monday. Judge Morrow has returned from Martinsville, Indiana. Otis Russell and wife will board with Lindsay Ridgway and wife this winter. Mr. Wm. Phelps, who fell a few days ago, is still very bad. Lem Wright has moved to Hardin County. John Quick spent Monday here. E. T. Colvin, of Barrallton, was in town Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Masden, James Maraman, wife and children and David Maraman spent Sunday with Ewing Crenshaw and family. Miss Viva Roby has accepted a position at Patterson’s store. Mrs. Mattie Rennison spent Sunday with Mrs. F. G. Thomas. P. L. Roby, of Lebanon Junction, and W. F. Monroe, of Shepherdsville spent last week with B. W. Magruder hunting. Phil B. Thompson, wife and Mrs. Florence Fanner were guests of J. W. Thompson’s family last week. Mr. Ernest Crenshaw left for Indianapolis last week to be gone for a year. Mrs. Fronie Samuels spent Wednesday at Wm. Shafers at Chapeze. Bill Stallings spent Monday night with Ewing Crenshaw. Mrs. S. B. Stephens and Mrs. Ora Lutes spent Tuesday in Louisville. Wilson Summers, of Brooks, spent Tuesday here. Dave Kelley, of Louisville, spent Tuesday with F. G. Thomas and wife. Miss Maymee Ross and sister, of Louisville, spent Sunday with C. E. Alford and family of Brooks. B. A. Atherton spent Tuesday in the city. Mr. B. A. Magruder, of Deatsville, is the guest of his sister this week. Mrs. C. F. Troutman, and Miss Mary P. Combs spent Tuesday in the city shopping. Fred Hatzell and Obe Funk, of M r . W i l l M a r a m a n , of Hodgenville, spent several days last week with James Maraman and wife. ***Mt. Washington C. O. Parrish still continues to improve. Almer Barnes and son, Dana, Misses Frances McGee, Isalene and Marianna Harris motored to the city Tuesday. Mrs. Martha E. Whitledge, of Illinois, who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bev Motherhead spent last Friday with Mrs. J. W. Harris. Miss Rebecca Parrish spent Sunday with Misses Lillian and Aileen Cornell. Mrs. J. W. Coyle, Misses Ella Barnes and Elnore Alberts and Page 150 Walter and Nolan Coyle spent the past week here. Messrs and Mesdames Bert and Hal Hall were guests of W. A. Clark and wife Sunday. Mrs. M. H. Braithwaite spent part of last week with relatives at Fern Creek. Robt. Cornell and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Jas. Cornell. Dana Barnes and Eugene Orr and Misses Frances McGee and Isalene Harris motored to Bardstown for supper Wednesday evening. Mesdames J. W. Harris, D. R. Peak, and T. H. Parrish were guest of the former’s daughter, Mrs. R. E. McAfee last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Williard Bell and daughter, Miss Austine, formerly of Huber, are now residents of our town. Mrs. Felix Wells has returned home after an extended visit with her nephew, Tom Wells and wife in Chicago. Mr. W. F. Queen spent the week end with his daughter, Mrs. Leslie Figg in Shelby County. Miss Katherine Jones, of Louisville, spent the week end with Miss Susan Settle. Miss Settle accompanied her home to remain thru the week. Mr. and Mrs. Alec Hardy have moved to their new home. Mrs. Lee Markwell and baby, of Louisville, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Motherhead last week. Messrs Dana Barnes, Walter and Nolan Coyle, Misses Frances McGee, Isalene Harris and Elnora Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Alberts composed a hunting party last Saturday. their future Bardstown. Paxton Parrish has a position as clerk in the Cyclone store and began work Monday. ***Report of the Lebanon Junction Bank, Total - $112, 923.80 W. M. Heizer, Vice Pres., R. M. Hocker, Cashier. J. B. Arnold, Notary Public. Rev. D. R. Peak has returned home from Loretta, where he assisted Rev. J. L. Murrell in a revival. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Bridwell, of Solitude, were guests of M. A. Harris and wife Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. D. R. Peak and two little girls spent Sunday with Mrs. W. F. Queen. Miss Grace McClure, of High Grove was a week end guest of her uncle, J. F. McClure. Mr. and Mrs. John Hough entertained friends and relatives from the city Sunday. Hunting seems to be flourishing now and the report of guns and barking of dogs sounds as music to the hunters, and the rest of us have to stand it. ***For Sale Good Fruit Farm of 66 acres with good building, good spring water, over 700 bearing fruit trees, peaches, apples and plums. Nursery with 1500 trees. C. B. Johnson. Belmont, KY. ***Brown-McCubbins Mr. Jesse H. McCubbins and Miss Velma B. Brown, of Bardstown, were quietly married in Jeffersonville, Indiana, July 29th. This was kept a secret until Nov. 1. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. W. A. Brown, of Bardstown and one of Nelson’s best teachers. They will make home here. ***Mr. Ham Pope Mr. Ham Pope died at the home of his brother, Jim Pope, near Zoneton, Saturday morning. Mr. Pope live in Davis (sic) County, but had come here to spend some time with his relatives here, but taken suddenly sick and died. He leaves a wife and several children, also three brothers, Ben, James and Bert Pope, two sisters, Misses Sue and Pattie Pope. His remains were taken back to Davis County for burial. ***Auto for Sale I will sell my Paige Auto Roadster with electric lights, new tires and etc. Dec. lst. A bargain for someone. Everett Smith, Bardstown. KY. ***Hebron Church On Thursday, Nov. 30th, a Thanksgiving service will be held at the church at eleven o’clock and a neighborhood Thanksgiving dinner will be served afterward. J. R. Cunningham. ***Wanted - A Blue Turkey Gobbler, anyone having one will please leave word at this office. ***A large crowd attended the sale of Mr. T. V. Long Wednesday and everything sold well. Mr. Long and family left this week for Florida where they will make their home. ***Notice - Farm loans 5 or 6 per cent interest 5 to 20 years with Page 151 right to repay principal as a whole or in installments at convenient times before maturity. A. C. Dulaney, Bowling Green, Ky or see T. C. Carroll, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***For Rent - Good house and 20 or 25 acres of new ground. Apply to Otis Porter, Bardstown Junction. ***Gone, but not forgotten. On Nov. 24, just one year ago, my dear mother, Mrs. Fannie S. ?oots parted from us. A poem, signed, Daughter. ***Report of the Peoples Bank, in Shepherdsville. Total $157,l86.92. R. L. Simmons, President, J. L. Williams, Assist Cashier. J. W. Hardaway, Notary Public. ***Report of the Peoples Bank, Mt. Washington. Total $97,470.57 Bert Hall, President, H. B. McGee, Assist. Cashier. W. M. McGee, Notary Public ***Report of the Bullitt County Bank, Shepherdsville. Total $133,960.76. J. F. Combs, President, H. H. Combs, Cashier. T. C. Carroll, Notary Public. December 1, 1916 ***Educational Jottings The second monthly installment of the teacher’s salary did not reach us until last Saturday, Nov. 25th, being two weeks late, but the 3rd and 4th month have been promised us not later than Dec. 23rd or in time for Christmas. C. C. Daugherty has moved his family to Shepherdsville in order to educate his children and his coming will probably cause a Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. vacancy on the County School Board, a place he has filled well since the resignation of the late William Foster some year ago. The High School girls led by Miss White played a game of basketball here Friday night a g a i n s t t h e t e a m f r om Hodgensville and easily defeated their guests 42 to 4. The following day the visiting team played at Lebanon Junction, but we never heard the result. Mr. Russell and wife are boarding with Mrs. Lindsay Ridgway this winter. Mr. Russell is secretary of the local school board here and much interested in all school affairs. Charles Lee Bradbury, son of Hon. C. F. Bradbury, former school superintendent, is critically ill with pneumonia. The County School Board is making some needed repairs on the school building at Mt. Elmira. Mrs. Oscar Pearl is spending this week at Nolin, Ky. Miss Lillian Thompson and her sub trustee, Mr. Herps, are making some improvements themselves at the school building at Cedar Grove. Mr. Herc Weller Sr, brother of Nick Weller, former school superintendent of this County, and himself a teacher for many years, died at his home here Sunday after a lingering illness. Brooks Tyler, of the Hebron School, got his leg broken recently by a fall from a colt he was riding. One of the very best schools to be found in the State is now in progress at Sugar Valley in this county on the Bardstown Pike near Smithville. Many of the leading families of Nelson and Spencer are sending their children there and the attendance is over 95 per cent of the enrollment for the month just closed. The following letter was just received: Dear Mr. Roby, It is not likely there will be a sufficient amount in the School Fund for us to meet the double installment when due, on December 9. We do hope, however, to be able to make the payment by December 23. Yours truly, V. O. Gilbert. ***Sale Notice I will sell by farm, livestock, farming implements, household effects, automobile and etc on Dec. 1. Everett Smith, Bardstown, Ky. ***Death of William J. Phelps Photo Mr. William J. Phelps, Bullitt County’s oldest and best loved citizen, died at his home two miles northwest of this place last Friday, from the effects of a fall which he had sustained a short while before. Mr. Phelps was born in Luzeren County, Pennsylvania, October 8, 1820, came to Bullitt County in 1836, and was married to Miss Susan Murray in 1847. To this union were born six daughters and five sons, and of these four sons and six daughters survive their father. Mrs. Phelps died several years ago and since her death, Mr. Phelps has been tenderly cared for by his children. Last Sunday, the funeral was held Page 152 at the Phelps home in the presence of a large concourse of friends, relations and acquaintances who gathered to pay a last tribute to a man who was respected by all. The services were conducted by Rev. H. C. Combs, of the Baptist Church here, of which Mr. Phelps had been a devoted member for sixty years. After the services were concluded in the home, the remains were taken to the family burying ground nearby and laid to rest beside the beloved wife and mother who had gone before him. Six grandsons were pall bearers. The services were very touching. There were few dry eyes in that large crowd. As the grave was being filled, the choir sang “The Sweet By and By” and while the words and music of that beautiful hymn brought tears to the eyes of all who stood about the grave of their departed friend, the soul of the sainted patriarch had crossed over to that beautiful shore and with the countless hosts of the redeemed, was singing “the melodious songs of the blest” The life of Mr. Phelps was an open book with unstained pages. He was upright in the sight of God and man. Like the waters of a brook, he moved on smoothly and evenly without tumult or friction. His sober, clean life enabled him to live twenty six years beyond the allotted span. Peace to his honored ashes, and may the boys and men of our county emulate his good example. To his devoted children and grandchildren, we tender our deepest sympathies. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. ***Mrs. Elizabeth Rickerson sincere sympathy. ***Will Raise Price of Paper Mrs . E l izabeth Caldwell Rickerson, beloved wife of J. I. Rickerson, died at her home in Shepherdsville, Thanksgiving morning of heart disease, from which she had suffered for some time. Her remains were buried in the Hebron Cemetery Friday after services in the home, conducted by Rev. P. H. Ryan. Mrs. Rickerson was sixty-four years of age and had spent all of her life in Shepherdsville, where she was born. ***N. H. Weller The high cost of paper from $45 to $141 a ton and everything else that it takes to get out a paper advancing as much or more, we will be compelled to raise the subscription price of the paper to $1.50 on Feb.1, 1917. We will ask all our friends and readers who owe the Pioneer News on subscriptions or otherwise to please stop in and pay the amount either small or large. If you are not a subscriber and want the paper at $1, please stop in the office before Feb. 1 and pay for it, but no one will be allowed to subscribe for more than 5 years. She is survived by her husband, J. I. Rickerson, one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Lee, one grandson, Frazier Lee and numerous other relations. Mrs. Rickerson was a faithful wife, loyal and devoted mother, and as a neighbor and friend, she had no superiors. She was a home loving woman, devoting all her time and care to her home. She was a faithful member of the Shepherdsville Methodist Church and in her church and its societies, her loss will be felt most keenly. She lived and died in the faith. Her high standing and worth were so well known in this town and county, that we cannot add to it by a multiplicity of words. “She was a good woman” expresses it as plainly and fully as columns of panegyric could. She will be mourned for and missed in this community, and her death has left a void in her home which cannot be filled. Her aged life partner who has walked by her side for almost a half century, sharing life’s sorrows and joys, will miss her more than all others, and to him, and to her faithful daughter, and to her grandson, to whom she was both grandmother and mother, we extend our Mr. N. H. Weller, a highly respected citizen of this place, died at his residence last Sunday night, after an illness of several months, of a complication of diseases. He was about seventy-seven years of age. Mr. Weller was born in Leaches. The remains were buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery last Tuesday morning. Mr. Weller is survived by his widow, Mrs. Biddie Weller, one son, G. Herc Weller, of Knoxville, Tennessee, three brothers, G. W. Weller, of this place, N. J. Weller, of Pineville and Thos. Weller of Illinois, two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Bowman of this place and Mrs. G. W. Lutes, of Texas. Mr. Weller was one of the best known men in our county and few men had more friends. He was a quiet, home-loving man who attended strictly to his own affairs, always had a good word for his fellow man, and his cheerful disposition made him a favorite amongst his associates. He was plain and unostentatious, cared nothing for style and pretension and abhorred shams and deceptions of all kinds. Until a few years ago, he was an active business man, but age and disease destroyed his activity, and for several years, he had lived quietly at home. We tender our sympathies to the bereaved ones who have suffered an irreparable lose in the death of their loved one. A loving husband, father and brother has obeyed the last summons. Page 153 ***X-Mas is Coming. We will have a larger stock of Xmas goods than ever before, etc. Geo. W. Maraman & Sons. ***Bureau of Vital Statistics S t a t e B o a r d o f H e a lt h, Preliminary report for the State for October, 1915. Total death, stillbirths excluded 1,835. Estimated Population - 2,115,315. Under 1 year - 275 1 to 5 years - 188 55 years and over - 397 Tuberculosis of Lungs - 145 Other Tuberculosis - 17 Pneumonia-bronchopneumonia 108 Whooping cough - 14 Diphtheria-Croup - 54 Scarlet Fever - 7 Meningitis no-tubercular - 15 Measles - 8 Typhoid Fever - 63 Diarrhoea enteritis/under 2 - 66 Diarrhoea dysentery/over 2 - 40 Influenza LaGrippe - 4 Puerperal septicemia - 4 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Cancer - 68 Violence - 93 Pellagra - 10 Malaria - 15 Infantile Paralysis - 3 Stillbirths - 132 goods. We carry a full line of General Merchandise, Building Material, Paints, Buggies, Glass, etc. G. S. Patterson, Shepherdsville. The Sale is Now Going On. ***Pattersons Market ***Hebron These price will be paid until next Wednesday night and will change as market changes - Too late for last Week. Horse hides - $7.50 Beef hides - 24 cents Tallow - 3 cents 1 Black Skunk - $2.75 Short Stripe - $1.75 Opossum - 75 cents Grey Fox - $2.00 Red Fox - $4.50 Coon - $2.00 Mink - $2.50 Musk Rat - 30 cents Rabbits - 15 cents Squirrel - 10 cents Butter - 30 cents Eggs - 40 cents Walnuts - 50 cents Junk: Rags - $2.00 Old Iron - 40 cents Old books & magazines - $1.00 Rubber boots & Shoes - 7 cents Zinc - 6 cents Brass - 15 cents Copper - 20 cents ***Found - A pair of Shoes left at Bridwell’s shop, owner can save same by describing same and paying for this ad. Chas. Bridwell. ***X-Mas Goods - Make Logsdon’s your headquarters for X-mas goods. See Paper Later. Wm. Logsdon, Clermont, Ky ***Pattersons Holiday Bargains Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware and Drugs. Price list. Watch our toy room upstairs for holiday W. J. Bell is attending the General Association of Baptists which meets in Louisville this week. Well, it has been quite frosty for some one since the election. Miss Henrietta Bailey had to dismiss her school Friday on account of a sore throat. Boone Cooper is up after a week’s illness. Miss Marian Cooper and brothers, Lindsay and Price, were guests of Miss Mary Holsclaw last Friday evening. W. J. Bell and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brooks at Okolona. Miss Mary Holsclaw is boarding with Mrs. Long at Okolona while a student at the Girls High School. The Misses Brooks, who are teachers in Jefferson County schools, spent the week end with their parents here. Mrs. T. J. Brooks was called to Indiana by the serious illness of her father. She went last week, accompanied by her husband, who returned Friday. Mrs. Thornberry was called to Mt. Washington by the death of her brother, Smith Bogard. Wilbur Strange Page 154 went to Knoxville, Tennessee to vote. Mr. Hughes is an able man and should have remained in the place he could fill so ably. Mr. Hardesty and sister, of Mt. Eden, were guests of Miss Nellie May Scott Sunday. Miss Lounetta Stansbury and friend were guests of Miss Paralee Scott Sunday. Miss Dessie Cockran (sic) has returned from a visit to Deatsville. Miss Ruth Thornberry spent Sunday night with Miss Mary Cynthia Holsclaw. Misses Mary and Ruth Strange have returned to Knoxville for the winter season. Fire destroyed the saw mill which has been set on the Kranz farm for some time and which was the property of Mr. Miller, of Buechel. The mill was a total loss and the fire spread, destroying two large stacks of hay and a lot of fence for Mr. Kranz and a stack of hay for Frank Bell. Dr. C. A. Miller, of the city, was called out Monday to treat a sick cow for Dr. Holsclaw. She recovered. Many of the neighbors are killing their fat hogs this week. Mrs. J. R. Ball and Miss Katie May visited Miss Birdie Sunday at Mt. Elmira. Little Louise Cochran is ill. Rev. Youngberg, of Sweden, preached at Little Flock Sunday. The sudden death of Mr. Ham Pope cast a gloom over our community. We extend sympathy Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. to the family. Get ready for the oyster supper which Hebron school will have shortly. ***Personals Chris Shaffer, of Chapeze and Wm. Logsdon, of Clermont were here Tuesday. R. W. Childers, of Brooks and Geo. Schuster, of Louisville were here Tuesday. Mrs. Nina Robinson and three little sons, of Louisville, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. J. W. Barrall. Miss Nannie Hornbeck, of Louisville, spent Sunday with relatives here. Chas. Dawson and family, of here, moved to their farm near Pitts Point. Mrs. Lizzie Horine, of Louisville, spent Sunday with Mrs. J. W. Barrall. W. H. Preston and wife are visiting relatives in Hodgenville. Chas. Bradbury, oldest son of C. P. Bradbury, who has been very low with pneumonia is some better. Miss Joseph Rodgers spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Bridwell. Dr. Herc Weller, of Knoxville, was called here Monday on account of the death of his father. Horrie Thompson, of the city, spent Sunday here. F. G. Thomas left Monday to pa i nt Leonard Howlett’s residence near Pitts Point. Mrs. W. C. Wooldridge and daughter, Miss Lucile and son, Homer, have returned to their home here after an extended visit with friends at Somerset. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Herps Sr entertained Messrs Jimmie Lee Williams, James Hardaway and J. R. Zimmerman at dinner Thursday evening. Mrs. Lee Middleton Wednesday here. spent G. Herc Weller, of Knoxville, was here this week at the bedside of his father, N. H. Weller. “Herc”, as he is known here, is doing well in his adopted home. He has a lovely new home presided over by a sweet Tennessee girl, has a good position and lots of goods friends. That about covers the ground and Herc’s friends here (and they are legion) are glad that he is making good and wish him continued success. ***In Loving Remembrance In loving memory of a brother, Charlie Sanderfer, who departed this life Nov. 1, 1915. Poem. “Sad & sudden was the call” signed Father, brothers and sisters. ***Turkeys bring good price. J. R. Howell, a well known farmer, taken several turkeys to the market last week and received 22-1/2 cents a lb., which is about the best price we have heard of. ***Death - Mrs. Will Hoagland died at her home at Clermont Monday evening. Her remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground Wednesday. December 8, 1916 ***Educational Jottings O. W. Pearl, principal of the school at Mt. Washington, spent Thanksgiving with Pearl Bros. at their home near Pitts Point. Miss Ruth Van Meter has been on the sick list for a few days and her place in the graded school here has been ably filled by Miss Willie May Ridgway, regular substitute for ths county. Frank Harned, former member of the School Board, has a little daughter, Bettie Ray, who is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Waller spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ora Roby at Salt River. Frazier Lee, formerly a teacher of this county, and now a citizen of Lexington, was here Friday attending the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Rickerson. Melvin Ricketts, son of former trustee, John H. Ricketts of Mt. Carmel School was recently married in Louisville to Miss Ethel Masden of Lebanon Junction. ***Federal Aid Secured by Bullitt County, Hog Cholera to be Eradicated from County. (Article) Ophelia Masden, daughter of Trustee O. H. Masden, is much improved after a few days illness bordering on pneumonia. ***In Loving Memory of a dear sister, Lucy Hulswitt, who departed this life, Dec. 20, l9l4. Poem - signed father, brothers, sisters. Miss Tea Hays, principal of the Belmont School, recently moved to Louisville and is now coming out every morning on the early train. Page 155 Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Teachers, take notice that what you have been teaching your pupils for years about the evil and injurious effects of alcohol is now, at last, being appreciated and the politicians or the parties are running a race for the dry plane in their next platform. Nick Weller, who lost the sight of his right eye several years ago, is now in Louisville under the care of Dr. Cheatham for the treatment of the other one. Miss Evelyn Howell, now Mrs. Melvin Martin, has just tendered her resignation as teacher of Chappell Ridge on account of a nervous breakdown. Mrs. Martin has made many friends in that community, both among the pupils and parents and had expected to finish her school, but had to give it up on the advice of her physician. Miss Willie May Ridgway left Sunday to take charge of the school at Chappell Ridge. Miss Ridgway is the last of the three popularly elected substitutes for the county. All three have been pretty busy this year and are all bright, well qualified young ladies. Ack Hill Harned, a former high school pupil at Lebanon Junction, and son of John D. Harned was married last week to Miss Geneva Verne, of Lebanon, Ohio. Miss Mary McKeeney, who taught a private school for several years for J. V. Rouse and Ade Harris at Solitude, was employed last week at regular substitute teacher for Shelby County. This arrangement is one of the best steps ever taken by the County School Board and, as has been shown this year, kept nearly a half dozen schools from having the usual “break” always caused by stopping a school for even a short time. We are glad to announce that we yet have two excellent teachers for vacancies and will ask that all teachers, who are compelled to close for sickness or any other cause, notify the County School Board, care of Ora L. Roby. ***Dodd-Clevidence Marriage license were issued this week to Mrs. Rosa Dodd, of this c o u n t y , a n d M r . R o b t. Clevidence, of Charleston, Monday. The bride is the widow of the late Wm. Dodd, who died some three or four years ago and for the past 16 years, has kept house for Greenwell Bros., at their farm near Pitts Point. Mr. Clevidence was raised in the county but some years ago moved to Missouri and is now a well known successful farmer of that state. The Pioneer extends congratulations. ***State Debt In 19l2, there was a deficit in the State Treasury of $440,687.09, and in 1913, a deficit of $102,351.51 making a total deficit for the two years of $543,038.59, or an average deficit for the two years of $271,519.29. In other words, the State lacked just that much of collecting as much money as it spent. When a farmer, or merchant, or contractor spends more than he makes, bankruptcy is just about in sight. It is so with the State. We are bound to take care of our State Page 156 institutions and pay salaries, and provide for the common schools, and it takes money to do that. They only relief in sight must come through a better, more efficient system of assessing property and levying taxes. There are thousands of rich people who are not paying taxes. Some way must be found by which they can be reached and taxed. With the State debt mounting higher and higher, does anybody doubt that we need a better taxing law? We need it right now. Procrastination in this case will be the thief of State credit, the father of debts. ***Loyal Daughters’s Banquet On Tuesday evening, November 28th, the Loyal Daughters of the Christian Church of Lebanon Junction, assisted by their teacher, Mrs. R. G. Hampton, entertained their many friends at their annual banquet in the Masonic Temple of that city. Places were laid for about eighty-five and a real Thanksgiving banquet consisting of turkey, cranberries, ice cream and all such good things as are only found at a banquet was prepared. Rev. W. T. Foster, pastor of the church, presided in his most elegant and entertaining manner as toastmaster and talks were made by Mrs. R. G. Hampton, Messrs A. H. Harned, Wm. Stephenson, T. C. Carroll and Roy K. Roaderick. A most entertaining musical program was rendered by Mrs. Hampton, Messes Westerfield, Myers, Steiger and Hendrickson and one thing especially that made each person glad he came was the welcome extended by Miss Whittinghill. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Too much praise cannot be given the young ladies and their teacher for the manner and spirit in which this banquet was given and after benediction was pronounced, it was the unanimous wish of all present, to be at the one next year. The Loyal Daughters is a class of twelve young ladies of the Christian Church taught by Mrs. R. G. Hampton. Their motto “Living, Loving, Lifting” and the interest they are taking in their work has aroused much interest in the churches of Lebanon Junction. May they continue to, in the future, their good deeds of the past. Then surely, they deserve their reward hereafter. ***Bullitt Circuit Court The December term of the Bullitt Circuit Court will begin next Monday. The following are a list of suits which have been brought since the last term: Bently Pigram VS L & N RR Commonwealth of Kentucky rule VS J. L. Collier, John Smith. Ben E. Sims VS On application for law License Bullitt County Bank, C. E. Funk &c Peoples Bank VS J. F. Ratcliff and W. J. Shaw Bullitt County VS Galion Iron Works Fairbanks Morse & Co VS Shepherdsville Electric Light &c Bullitt Count Bank VS Leroy Daniel, J. M. Stansbury Buky & Osbourn Jeffries VS Elzie Wheeling Corrugating Co VS G. S. Patterson W. E. Williams and Swope VS Lindsay Ridgway ***Death Claims Mrs. Preston Mrs. Sallie Preston, wife of W. H. Preston, age 54 years, died at Hodgenville Thursday morning Oct. 7 at 2 a.m. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and one son, Millard Preston, three brothers, J. H., W. T., and C. D. Lee and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Miller, Mrs. Mallie Anderson and Mrs. Emma Smith. Funeral services were held at Lebanon Junction Friday morning. Burial in family burying ground. Mrs. Preston was a member of the Baptist Church and no more loyal Christian woman could be found. She will be greatly missed here where she has lived for two or three years and to the sorrowing ones, we extend our deepest sympathy. ***Death As we are going to Press, we heard the sad news of the death of Miss Bessie Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ross of Louisville. ***Mrs. Thelma Hoagland Mrs. Teresa (nee Coomes) Hoagland, age 68 years, 1 month and 24 days. Born in Nelson County, Oct. 4, 1848, and died Nov. 28, at her home at Clermont, KY, after several months illness. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Burns, of Louisville, and burial took place Nov. 29 in the family lot. She is survived by her husband and nine children, 5 sons, Martin, John, Page 157 Joe, George and James and four daughters, Miss Mary Hoagland, Mrs. Gus Hall, of Bardstown, Mrs. E. J. Porter, St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. J. W. Wells, Louisville, 1 brother, Mr. Coomes, 2 sisters, Mrs. N. Brooks of Samuels, and Mrs. Geo. Ashlock, of Summit Ky and 1? grandchildren. ***Lost - Lost last week a pair of rimless, nose fitting eye glasses in black leather covered case. Liberal reward if returned to this office. ***Mt. Washington Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hall, Clarence and Miss Lounetta Stansbury attended the Scott-McKenzie wedding the 28th of November. Miss Willie May Ridgway, of Shepherdsville, spent Friday with Miss Sara Jane Buckman. Mrs. Adam Lockner was the weekend guest of her aunt, Mrs. W. L. McGee. Mrs. Estelle Fox and baby, of the city were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Fox. Mrs. Fairfax and grandson, James Coleman, of Louisville, spent part of las t w e e k w i t h her granddaughter, Mrs. H. S. Porter. Miss Mary Murrell, of Lebanon, spent the Thanksgiving week end with Miss Elma McGee. Mr. and Mrs. “Babe” Hough and baby, Elizabeth Lee, who have been in Ohio and Illinois the past year, are here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hough. Messrs and Mesdames Hampton Tyler and Clint Smith and Mrs. Mancy (sic) Tyler motored to the city Sunday and were all day Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lancaster. Among those who spent Thanksgiving day here with relatives and friends were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown and children, of Louisville, with her sister, Mrs. Jennie Gentry; Harry and Herman Fox and two friends, Messrs Bagby and Hickman, of Louisville, with their uncle, P. N. Fox; Reuben Settle, of Louisville, with his parents, A. H. Settle and wife; John Coleman, of Louisville, with his sister, Mrs. H. S. Porter. Tom Showalter had to sell his business interests in the city, because of ill health and has moved with his family here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Showalter. Jean McGee, of Indianapolis, in convalescing at his parents here, after several weeks illness of typhoid fever. as their guests Saturday night and Sunday, her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Farmer Brown and on Sunday her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carwardine, all of Fairmount. Margaret Smith spent Sunday with Susie May Parrish. James Cornell is very ill at this writing. The members of the Baptist Church will send a free will Christian offering to their Orphan’s Home at Lynnland. ***For Sale - Several extra nice full stock white Plymouth Rock cockerels. Mrs. H. J. Crenshaw. Route 2, Shepherdsville, Ky. ***Personals Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Quick had as their guests Thanksgiving, Mrs. C. R. Smith, Mrs. Myrtle Bradbury and daughter, Mrs. Charles Bates, of Chicago, and William Wright of St. Louis and Bert Quick. Mrs. Howell Smith and son have returned from Lagrange where she spent Thanksgiving with her parents. George Quick and wife, of Dayton, Ohio spent one day last week with Mr. Quick’s father, P. H. Quick and family. Ewing Crenshaw attended the banquet at Masonic Temple Tuesday night. Miss Nancy Jeffries spent Thanksgiving with her parents. Ezra Johnson, who for years operated a blacksmith shop at Mt. Eden has moved to Salt River. Born to the wife of J. A. Shelton, Nov. 29th a fine 8lb. girl. Mrs. Hardy Johnson was removed from her home at Salt River last week by Dr. Ridgway and taken to Louisville where she underwent a very delicate operation. Miss Viva Roby spent Sunday with her parents in Leaches. Mrs. Florence Tanner was the guest of Mrs. Fronie Samuels last Tuesday. J. A. Barrall and wife have returned from a visit to relatives in Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Combs spent Sunday with Mrs. W. F. Henderson. Mrs. Cully Markwell died last Wednesday at her home near here after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. She leaves her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Richardson and two grandchildren. The funeral was held at the house Friday by Rev. Edgar Pound. S. H. Rickets, of Lebanon Junction, was in town Monday. Mrs. Mollie O’Brian and Mildred Holsclaw, of Louisville, were weekend visitors of Mrs. C. F. Troutman. Mrs. Ada Anderson and Miss Sara Jane Buckman were guests Saturday of the former’s sister, Mrs. Hunley Smith. J. A. Barrall, of Knob Creek, was here Monday. Tom Pratt died at the home of his brother, Wm. Pratt, near here from paralysis. He leaves besides this brother, two sisters, Mesdames Jasper Brower and George Field, of Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Aleck Zeigler had H. D. Shaffer, of Pitts Point, left Monday to spend a few days in Indiana. William Wright, of St. Louis, was the guest of Miss Gussie Quick Thanksgiving. Mrs. W. F. Monroe spent Friday and Saturday in Louisville with her mother. Page 158 The Misses Hecker were guests of Mr. Rennison Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Key and little son and Mr. Key’s mother spent the Thanksgiving holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Daugherty. Mrs. Fronie Samuels and Dorothy, spent Wednesday in Jeffersonville, the guests of Mrs. Carl Austin. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Daugherty, Mr. and Mrs. Key spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means. Ewing Crenshaw, wife, Ollie and Hugo Maraman spent Thanksgiving in Louisville. The war will be over soon, but you will never forget “farm Folks” if you see the excellent play at Fraternal Hall, Dec. 22. Mrs. Sue Maraman was the guest of her daughters, Mrs. Cleve and Aubrey Masden several days Thanksgiving. Miss Mary P. Combs and Guy Hecker spent Sunday with Mrs. Ida Hecker. Mrs. M. A. Holsclaw and Perry man (sic) spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Obe Funk. Shepherdsville, and Elmer Samuels, of Barrallton, spent Thanksgiving with her parents here. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Grant and children spent Sunday with Geo. Roby and wife. J. V. Jones, wife and children spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jones. Several hunters from the city spent Thanksgiving with W. H. Nusz. Misses Nancy Trunnell, of Shepherdsville, and Myrtle Childress, of Brooks, Messrs Irwin Funk and Frank Lewis spent the week end with Miss Bertha Trunnell in the home of Miss Frona James. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Chappell spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Daugherty. Miss Violetta Roby, of Shepherdsville, spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents here. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Monroe spent Tuesday night with C. F. Troutman’s family and attended the Masonic Banquet. Mr. and Mrs. Lem Swearingen and daughter, Miss Texia spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hibbs. Mrs. Frazier Lee and little daughter, of Lexington, are spending some time with Mrs. Pearl Lee. Mr. and Mrs. James Roby spent Sunday with their son, Burr Roby, of Cedar Grove. M r s . F r a n k M i l l e r, o f Hodgenville, spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Jas. Maraman. Born to the wife of Robt. Bemis, a fine girl, Dec. 6. ***Public Sale, Saturday Dec. 16, I will sell all my stock, farming implements, household and kitchen furniture at my farm near Cupio. B. F. Lobb. ***Cedar Creek Miss Ada Greenwell, of Misses Myrtle Shaw and Bessie Grant spent Saturday with Mrs. B. D. Burch. Miss Aileen Swearingen spent Sunday with Miss Mollie Roby. Misses Edyth and Ansilee Barger spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Frank Lee, of Shepherdsville. Miss Bertha Trunnell is progressing nicely with her school at this place. Miss Edyth Clark spent Thanksgiving at home with her Page 159 parents, R. J. Clark and wife. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Basham spent Thursday with the former’s brother, Earl Basham and wife of Boston, KY. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones dined with Mr. and Mrs. Lem Swearingen Thanksgiving. Little Miss Edna Earl Hibbs, of Shepherdsville, was the charming guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hibbs last week. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Burch and daughter, Martha Elizabeth, Miss Katie Grant and other guests from the city spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Ola Roby. Mrs. I. L. Jones spent one day recently with Mrs. Geo. Bowman at Shepherdsville. The Tacky Party given by Miss Fronia James on Thanksgiving night was a very delightful event. Miss Texia Swearingen received the prize for being the tackiest one present. Those present were: Misses Ada Greenwell, Bertha Trunnell, Alleen Swearingen, Bessie Grant, Mollie Roby, Miami Deacon, Texia Swearingen, Messrs El mer Samuels, Lupearl Hibbs, Willie Deacon, Roy Shaw, Virgil Roby, B r uc e B r i d w e l l, G a be McCormick, Norman Bridwell, John Lane, Bennie Roby, Hugo Crenshaw, Bernard Roby, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Swearingen, Mr. and Mrs. Iley Jones. Al 12 o’clock, all departed for their homes expressing their joy and hoping that all would be there on the Thanksgiving of 1917. ***Eggs 40 cents - Hens 20-21 cents. Any time you have eggs, any quantity, one to ten dozen, or Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. want to full dress some hens, one to ten or fifteen, bring or send them to the Blue Grass Dairy Lunch. 323 W Jefferson, across the street from the car station. Louisville, KY ***Pleasant Grove J. D. Price was called from the city last week by telephone on account of the illness of his little son, Raymond. Edward Owen was in the city the past week with hogs. Misses Ruthie Owen, Glacie Orms, Della Ridgway, Wava Dickey, Eula Stallings and Kittie Flood were guests Sunday of Bernice and Lillian Lloyd. Miss Stella Brumley spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Proctor. Fred Owen and wife spent Sunday with his father, Henry Owen, near Mt. Washington. Mrs. Fannie Armstrong and son, of Pitts Point, spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister and brother, Mrs. Eva Bridwell and Louis Stallings. Little Misses Ada and Frances Simmons, of Bethel, spent from Thursday until Monday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hough. Miss Zora Raymond and Mrs. Barger and children from Victory were guests of James Ridgway and family Sunday. Joe Dickey and family spent Sunday with J. W. Lloyd and wife. Mr. Henry Owen and daughter, Miss Anna, left last Tuesday for Terre Haute, Ind., where they will visit friends and relatives for two weeks. Will Gentry, wife and little daughter, Ina Fern, spent Sunday with his brother, Chester Gentry. Miss Stella Brumley, our school teacher, was in the city Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Hall spent Sunday with “Uncle” Barley Hall and wife. News came last week announcing the death of Bro. Powers, who has been moderator of the Long Run Baptist association for many years. Bro. Powers preached here at Pleasant Grove in October and was in very good health. He was a remarkable well preserved man of 92 years of age. Death was caused from pneumonia. Mrs. James Harris and family were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sunday. Taylor and Bro. Houk, who were sent from the seminary by Bro. Potts. They were entertained in the homes of John Stallings and J. W. Lloyd. Little Misses Virginia and Alma Ridgway, Lillian Tyler and Lauretta Flood spent Sunday with Wilma Proctor. ***Hebron Rev. W. O. Beatty filled his regular appointment at Little Flock Sunday and was the guest of Dr. Holsclaw’s family. M i s s B i r d i e Ball s p e nt Thanksgiving holiday at home, as also Misses Nellie Mae Scott, Nadine and Fannie Melton. Miss Irene Brooks is visiting her sister in the city. Robert Bridwell, wife and children were guests of Albert Armstrong and wife Sunday. Mrs. T. J. Brooks has returned from Bicknell, Indiana where she was called by the illness of her father, Mr. Patton, who still remains in a critical condition. J. D. Hough is suffering with some kind of eye trouble. Mr. W. F. Smithers spent Sunday with his friend, T. J. Brooks. Mrs. Mae Harris was called Saturday to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Anna Newton, who is ill with pneumonia and is doing very well at this time. Tom Baker and family, of Louisville, visited his mother, Mrs. Al Miller Sunday. “Uncle” Charlie Ridgway is ill with laryngitis. H. C. Tyler, wife and children spent Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Tyler near Ting. Mrs. Henry Bell and daughter, Evelyn, were guests of Mrs. Nettie Grant one afternoon last week. We had Thanksgiving services at Pleasant Grove conducted by Bro. Page 160 The BYPU of Little Flock will have a steroptican lecture by Mr. Fern of Cuba. Mrs. Head, city, spent a few days with Miss Nolie Holsclaw last week. A little child of Mr. Seamaster is quite sick. Mrs. Robt. Russell has been suffering with a rising on her finger, the result of a splinter. The death of Rev. W. E. Powers was received with sorrow by the Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. members of Little Flock where he was well known and reverenced. A beautiful wedding was that of Miss Paralee Scott and Mr. Chas. McKenzie, which was solemnized at the home of the bride last Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1916 at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. W. O. Beatty, of Louisville, officiating. Only the two familie2s and a few intimate friends were present. The wedding march was played by Miss Lounette Stansbury of Smithville. Immediately after the ceremony, the wedding party motored to the city to Benedicts, where an elegant supper had been prepared. Those at the bridal table were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M c K e n z i e, M i s s S a l l ie McKenzie, city, Miss Nellie May Scott, Miss Wright, city, Miss Goodby, Lex i n g t o n , M r. Mothershead, Mt. Washington. The many beautiful bridal gifts received attested to the popularity of the couple. Miss Paralee is the eldest of the daughters of Mrs. Jas. Scott and possessed of lovely traits of character, while Mr. McKenzie is well known and everywhere respected for the sterling qualities he displays. He is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McKenzie. Their numerous friends here and elsewhere all unite with the writer in congratulations. December 15, 19l6 ***Educational Jottings Chas. Daniels has accepted the school at Shades where he taught a few years ago. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Miss Maria Arkisson. What was generally considered the best event ever given in Shepherdsville was the musical entertainment given at the Masonic Hall here Friday evening under the auspices of Prof. Sanders and his school by four young ladies from the Louisville Conservatory of Music. concrete top for the well, book shelves, painting and repairing doors, varnishing desks, wood shed, door steps and a day with a first class carpenter, just fixing “round”. Can you beat it? And won’t everybody appreciate it, even the little folks? The County School Board at their regular meeting here Monday voted to have a new cistern dug at Mt. Olive, Highland and Cedar Glades. ***Notice Miss Wimberly, one of the four young ladies who gave the recent musical here, has been teaching violin in this community this year and from what we can learn of her, any parent would do well to see her if you desire teaching in that line. Nadine Melton, Edyth Clark, Grace Griffin, Nellie Scott, Lena Ice and several other teachers were in the city Saturday shopping. Miss Willie May Ridgway who is filling the vacancy at Chappell Ridge is pleasantly located with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Chappell. For some reason, the teachers third and fourth months checks failed to show up Saturday but we have the promise from the State Supt. that they will be here by Dec. 23rd . Miss Ruth Van Meter who has been absent from her room in the school here resumed her duties Monday. Miss Lillian Thompson, teacher at the Cedar Grove school raised something over $40.00 this year with a little social gathering and unlike most teachers, she spent it for useful things, such as a Page 161 All concerned will take notice that Emmitt Stillwell, now a prisoner in the State Reformatory, Frankfort, Kentucky under judgment of the Bullitt Circuit Court entered at the August term, 19l4, will make application ... March ... Board of Prison. (Can’t read) ***Death of Mrs. Sallie Lee Preston On Wednesday night, Dec. 6, 19l6, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Miller, in Hodgenville, Mrs. Sallie Lee Preston, after a long and painful illness, entered calmly, sweetly, and peacefully in the Great Beyond. Her death, although not unexpected, came as a sad shock to her family and friends. Everything that mortal hands could do, was done to prolong her life but God chose otherwise and her spirit has only winged its way from this sinful world of sorrow and death to the blessed and beautiful realms of eternal life. She was born in Belmont, Kentucky, and lived here the greater part of her life, where she leaves many warm friends who knew her from childhood. She was married about thirty-five years ago to Mr. W. H. Preston, who with one son survives her. She had a bright and cherry (sic) disposition and her presence was Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. always sunshine, and conceived all along of failing powers and approaching dissolution. No word of complaint or impatience ever escaped her lips. But the Heavenly Father has called her where there is no suffering nor sorrow and loved ones are never parted. May God’s grace sustain the husband and son, brothers and sisters a few more years when they too will cross over and join her in that better land. The last rites were performed by Rev. Bell at the Lebanon Junction Baptist Church and with the beautiful hymn, “Oh, Think of the Home over There”, her remains were tenderly borne to the cemetery at Lebanon Junction there to rest and await the resurrection morn. The sorrowing relatives and friends have the sympathy of all in the dark hour, and may this be the light to guide their faltering steps to the home - not made by mortal hands - beyond the valley of darkness. ***Notice Dr. Geo. A. Joplin, of Louisville, will preach at the Methodist Church Sunday morning Dec. l7. Dr. Joplin is a man of charming personality and a preacher of ability. He has been for many years General Secretary of the Kentucky Sunday School Associations. On Sunday night, Dr. Joplin will give an address, which will be followed by the reorganization of Bullitt County’s Sunday School forces. Bullitt was for many years one of Kentucky’s Banner Counties. ***Circuit Court The Bullitt Circuit Court convened Monday with Judge McCandless on the bench. Following is a list of jurymen. Grand Jury - J. H. Shelton, Frank Foster, A. V. Greenwell, Ed Rhea, Jeff Stivers, C. A. Barrall, Granvell Welch, T. L. Coakley, C. J. Duvall, H. H. Hall, G. A. Bailey, J. E. Weller. Petit Jury - T. J. Barrall, G. S. Thornberry, Gilbert Daugherty, Fred Hatzell, G. W. Hardy, Frank McNutt, W. H. Cundiff, C. J. Dawson, Bev Brashear, Leonard Howlett, Will Maraman, R. D. Snellen, W. R. Johnson, Wm. Hefley, Frank Christman, Frank Bell, A. V. Vance, Bert Sanders, C. O. Parrish, Leslie Ice, W. H. McCubbins, John Muss, Lee Middleton, Naith Moore. Following are a list of cases that have been tried at the time of going to press: Comm VS Jas. Clark, fined $10 Comm VS Albert Railey, fined $25.00. Comm VS Claud Simmons, fined $50.00 Saliee and Christee on trial. ***Charles Harness Daniel Back in Charles Daniel, the handsome young Professor who has taught many schools in our county, resigned his position in the mail service a short while ago, came home at once, found there was a vacancy in the ranks of the teachers, got a chance to fill that vacancy, did fill it, is filling it, and will continue to fill it until his school is out at the Shades school house. In addition to teaching, he Page 162 has both eyes on three or four pretty girls in several sections of the county, and if the right opportunity comes in sight, the said Charlie is mightily apt to be calling some girl’s father, Pa. ***Card of Thanks Misses Crawford and Williams want to thank the teachers, pupils and patrons of Shepherdsville School, also their many friends for lending a helping hand to make the Parcel Post Sale a success. The proceeds realized w i l l b e s p e n t to b u y Supplementary Readers. ***Death Claims Mrs. Anna Newton Mrs. Anna Newton, beloved wife of Rollie Newton, died at her home near Pleasant Grove Saturday morning of pneumonia, Dec. 9, 1916. She was sick only a short time. Her remains were laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Sunday after funeral services conducted in the home. She is survived by her husband and three children, two sisters, Mrs. Mae Harris, of Pleasant Grove, Mrs. Sallie Howlett, of Texas and three uncles, W. O. Stallings, of Charleston, Missouri, R. S. Stallings, J. P. Stallings, one aunt, Mrs. Clara French, of Highland Park, and a grandmother, Mrs. M. J. Stallings, a cousin, Mrs. Claud Lutes, all of Lebanon Junction, Ky. She will be greatly missed in her home and neighborhood where she was a kind neighbor and a loving mother and wife. Her death has left a void in her home which cannot be filled. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing husband, children and relatives and friends. Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. ***A Beautiful Girl Dies Greatly lamented was the death of Miss Bessie Ross, at her home in Louisville, Friday, December 8, 19l6 of peritonitis, when her spirit took its flight to the God who gave it and He who in his wisdom, doeth all things well. Only an illness of a few days, then one of the lights that shed its sunshine around the hearthstone has faded from earthly vision to shine as a beacon light of hope on the shore of eternal beyond. The idol of a mother’s heart, the life of a father, being the spring day companion of her two brothers and her twin sister, whom she idolized. Her death will be mourned in the dreary days to come with all the compassionate tenderness the human heart can bestow; but she has gone from earth to return no more. The flower has fallen, its stem rudely broken by death in the spring time of beauty and grace, but Jesus has snatched it to bloom as a token of His love and delight ‘neath the smile of His grace. If words and feelings of sympathy have taught to assuage the bitter pangs imposed by death, then bereaved ones do we extend ours in the truth and sincerity. Bessie leaves to mourn her loss besides her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Ross, Oscar and Howard and twin sister, Mamie, a host of relatives and friends. She was a niece of J. W. ??? of this place. Grieve not, for your darling Bessie has only gone before and will wait for you on the other shore where life immortal forever dwells. Funeral services were held at her home on Central Avenue, Monday by the Rev. Sweets, Editor of the Christian Observer, after which her remains were laid to rest in Cave Hill. ***Farm Folks - Big 4 act play by local talent. The play to be presented at Fraternal Hall, Friday, December 22, by local talent for the benefit of the Red Men promises to be a most entertaining affair. The rehearsals during the past week show an unusually strong cast. Critics who have been present say without hesitation, that it is exceedingly impressive and interesting play, the kind of a play everybody understands and likes. A story with a strong heart interest and pathos, yet so intermingled with comedy that it is simply side splitting at times. The story or plot is woven around a pretty demure country girl of eighteen and two young men. One a handsome, polished young business man, the other sturdy, good looking, manly young farmer. These parts are played by Miss Bessie White, C. F. Troutman Jr and Irwin Funk. Mrs. Annalea Smith, as “Delia”, the hired girl; Mrs. Cora Roby as “Mrs. Peasley”, the country gossip and C. A. Masden as the “Jack of all Trades” supply the comedy and you will never see it supplied in greater abundance and variety. Other important and difficult parts are played by Mrs. Hallie Hamilton, Miss Laura Daniel, Mrs. Jim Croan, Prof. Ora Roby and Mr. Henry Hamilton. A special musical feature will be rendered by the Red Men band. Page 163 Only one hundred seats will be reserved. These are now on sale at the Peoples Bank. General admission 25 cents, Children 15 cents, Reserved seats - 35 cents. The doors will open promptly at 7 o’clock. Curtain 7:45. ***Hebron Mrs. Wilbur Strange spent part of last week in the city. Mrs. S. W. Brooks is on the sick list. Mrs. Brooks is our best loved woman, full of good works and kindly words and everyone is solicitous when she is ill. Mrs. H. L. Rogers and Miss Ruth were in the city Wednesday. John Merhoff is in an infirmary where he was operated on for gall stones. Wm. Crumbacker expects to leave shortly for Florida to spend the winter season. Dr. Holsclaw spent Monday in the city. Miss Gertrude Thornberry gave a box supper Friday night at her school. About $10.00 was realized. Earl Smith has decided not to move to the city this winter. Miss Kirk, of the city, was the guest of her cousin, Ruth Lathan last week. Why do the Club women discriminate against butter and eggs? Why we who have to raise the poultry and feed and milk cows do not think the prices anything but fair. The lecture last Sunday at Hebron by Mr. Faddoni Maghabyhab, the Syrian, was a treat to all so fortunate as to hear him. As most Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Orientals, he has the gift of oratory and the word pictures he presented were charming indeed. Nearly everyone loves the 23rd Psalm, but after hearing him, each word takes on a new and finer meaning. Try to hear him. Miss Katie May Ball and brother attended the box supper at Mt. Elmira School house last Saturday night and were guests of their sister, Miss Birdie Ball. Miss Emma Sanders and Mr. Charley Walls, of Jefferson County were married in Frankfort, KY last week. Miss Missionary Society of Cooper Memorial gave a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Walls last Friday afternoon. Mrs Emma Queen is on the sick list. Mrs. Joe Brooks fractured and mangled her thumb when a patent churn broke and the spring struck her hand. Here’s wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May we all receive the gift we most desire, and may we make no mistakes in giving. ***Belmont The good Samaritans of this dear old town have been kept busy much of late attending the ill inhabitants here, but they are very greatly improved at present. Miss Thompson, our primary teacher, has been in bad health lately but seems much better. She is quite a favorite and all are delighted with her improved health. Mrs. Wm. Davis is at home and has at last sufficiently recovered to again take possession of her Sunday School class. She is a most efficient instructress and many lamented her recent illness. Rev. Leverett kept his usual appointment here Sunday and Sunday night. Quite a number were present at both services. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bradbury are going to move to West Point now. They are a very popular young couple and we regret that they leave us so soon. Mr. Lindsay L. Engle has returned home after an extended travel of six months in several different states. He has visited many of the famous places of interest in the three “I” states, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, also Missouri, Arkansas, Minnesota. Her is very much in love with “foreign” states. He enjoys seeing “Old Kentuck” once more. He will spend the Xmas holidays with his parents and friends. Miss Effie Johnson, of Beech Grove, is attending school here. She is rooming with the Misses Lee. Mr. Lewis Meese has sold his farming outfit and intends to go to town to spend the winter. ***Card of Thanks We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown during the illness and death of Mrs. W. H. Preston. W. H. Preston and son. ***Death Mr. Randy Johnson, an old soldier, fell off of a porch at his home last Saturday, which caused his death. He was well known by everyone. He leaves a wife and Page 164 several children. ***Wanted - A woman who has no home and wants a good place to only help do house work with a family of three. She must be of good character and habits. Apply to Mrs. Fred Harshfield, Rt l, Shepherdsville. ***The Times Did It It is not often that the Louisville Times can be indicted for using dynamite, but it certainly turned loose a few sticks of that dangerous substance when it published that celebrated article on the submission of State Wide and Woman’s Suffrage. Not only have democratic politicians and papers been taking sides with the Times; Many of the most prominent and popular men in the republican party have changed over in favor of submission. Scared to death lest the democrats might “beat them to it”, A. T. Hert (He was Hurt when Hughes was beaten), John P. Haswell and Edwin P. Morrow have come out flat footed for submitting the amendments. O’Rear and Bennie Bruner were on that side “alretty”, and Powers and Langley are dry. E. T. Frank, is also for submission, so John McCulloch and Richard Ernst and Marshall Bullitt and Dirk Stoll are the four republican leaders who have not declared for it. Until the Times published that article, Ed Morrow was supposed to be as wet as a big Mississippi catfish, but since then he has been as dry as the arid desserts of Sahara, or Death Valley, California. Judge Charles A. Hardin, Chairman of the State Central and Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. Executive Democratic Committee favors a submission of the amendments on the high ground that the people should be allowed to have a voice in the matter. The Times has started out for a hard, aggressive fight and with it’s large and intelligent corps. of workers, it will make its influence felt. It would not be at all surprising the republicans held a State Platform Convention in the spring and adopt a platform for the guidance of their representatives in the next legislature, favoring the submission of State wide and Woman’s Suffrage. They are just a little anxious to beat the democrats to it in advocating those two amendments and convention may be looked for in the late winter or early Spring. Just what action the democrats will take, we do not care to say, but they will be “around”, there at the psycholo gical mome nt wearing bells and getting busy. ***Personals Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Welch and little son, J. C. of Pitts Point, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ice Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Embra Deacon, who has been on the sick list, is some better. The many friends of Mr. B. B. Ball are sorry to hear he suffered a slight paralytic stroke of the arm Monday. Henry Hibbs, of Leaches, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. Attorney Lee Hamilton attended court. Samuel Beghtol, of Illinois, spent Saturday night with W. F. Monroe. Mrs. Hugo Rouse and Mrs. Jess Jeffries spent Monday in the city. Mrs. M. Lee Hamilton is making a lengthy stay in the city visiting relatives and friends. Born to the wife of Lee W. Hamilton, Dec. 11, a boy. Born to the wife of R. Reed Lee, Dec. 13th, a boy. Mr. Sam Beghtol, of Vermont, Illinois and Mr. Bob Samuels, of Beach, North Dakota are visiting Mr. Frank Monroe and family this week. Xmas and the Red Men’s play come but once a year. See the play Friday night at the Fraternal Hall. John D. James, who undertook to shoot a rabbit with a heavily loaded army musket, is able to be out once more. John said the musket only kicked him in spots, but the spots are as thick as mustard seed, and so large that they cover his entire anatomy. Anatomically speaking, John’s body is minus several square inches of epidermis and “sich like” Attorney Lee and Mrs. Hamilton recently gave an elaborate reunion dinner in honor of Mr. Hamilton, Lee and Hamilton relatives. Mrs. Mattie Rennison left Thursday for Florida, where she will spend the winter. Rev. Waters has returned to his home after spending some time with Rev. Combs. Mrs. Howell Smith Page 165 spent Thursday in the city. Sol Elzy was in the city Monday with tobacco. In our article about the campaign, we failed to mention the name of Dr. David Smith, who spoke at several places and did splendid work for the Democratic ticket. “Doc” is witty and fluent and won votes by his good services. C. R. Smith made a speech at Needmore and worked hard for the party and is entitled to much credit. ***Resolution At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the town of Shepherdsville, the following resolution was adopted. Where as: Bullitt County was one of the first counties in the State to vote in favor of Local Option and Shepherdsville was one of the first towns and: Where as: The Whiskey Trade persistently refuses to recognize the expressed will of a large majority of our citizens and continues to flood our town and County with intoxicating liquor and to debauch our young man and: Where as: We have waited in vain for moral or active aid from our so called “Friends of County Unit” or the “Model License League”, therefore be it: RESOLVED: That we the Board of Trustees of Shepherdsville hereby go on record as favoring the submission of amendments to the constitution prohibiting the m a n u f a c t u r e or s a l e of intoxicating liquor in Kentucky and favoring Woman’s Suffrage at the earliest possible time when Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. it can be legally done. Attest: Daniel Gober, Clerk, ? T. Hornback, Chairman. ***Notice. Friday night, Dec. 22, a Christmas tree at Bardstown Junction School house. Music and recitations by the children. Also Country Store. Proceeds of this will go to the Baptist Church. Parcels donated from friends will be much appreciated. No personal appeals will be made of these parcels. W.M.S. and school teacher. ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. Myrtle Ridgway is quite ill at this time. Mrs. Joe Dickey and son, Vernon, were in the city the past week shopping. Miss Maggie Stallings spent two days with Mrs. Roy Stallings. Mrs. Oscar Owen and Miss Ida Mae Owen, of Bethel, spent Saturday night and Sunday with the former’s sister, Mrs. Lula Owen. Ed Tyler spent a day and night the past week with his brother, H. C. Tyler. Miss Lillie Owen spent the week end with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Georgie Owen. Mrs. Belle Gibson is very ill at this time. “Aunt” Susie Mothershead, colored, who has been quite ill, is getting better. Mrs. Edna Hall had a birthday Surprise Friday, the 8th. Quite a number of relatives and friends came with a basket full of good things to eat. As “Uncle” Barley is not able to do but very little work, Mrs. Hall was out doing some little work which was necessary to be done. She was invited to come in, dress up and take a chair. Dinner was served which was enjoyed by all. The evening was spent pleasantly. After best wishes, all returned home leaving Mrs. Hall with a glad heart. We wish her many more happy returns. Mrs. Joe Dickey spent Saturday with her daughter, Mrs. Effie Owen, who has been ill the past week. Rev. Potts filled his appointment here Sunday and Sunday night and was entertained in the home of Louis Whitledge. No preaching on Saturday nights during winter months. Mrs. Sam Orms has been ill the past week but better at this time. John Stallings, wife and children, were guests of Louis Whitledge and wife Sunday. Will Newton and wife were called her Saturday by the death of his sister-in-law. Mrs Eva Bridwell was on the sick list the past week, but better at this time. Roy Stallings and wife spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Louis Stallings and wife. Miss Eula Stallings was the guest Sunday of Miss Clara Trigg. “Uncle” Barley Hall and wife entertained company Sunday. December 22, 1916 ***Educational jottings S. G. Thornberry, Joe Harris, Herman Shepherd and several Page 166 other trustees are here this week attending court. Miss Sara Williams, who teaches in the graded School here spent Sunday with her sister at Elizabethtown. Miss Ruth Van Meter, another teacher here, was the recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Shaw of Lotus. The play given here Friday night under the leadership of Miss Bessie White was well attended and a good sum was collected at the door for a well known local lodge. Get your pupils ready for te January Common School diploma examination which will be held Jan 26 and 27 at the court house in Shepherdsville. Miss Lillian Thompson and Miss Sara Williams attended the teachers meeting Saturday at Lebanon Junction. The 3rd and 4th months salary for teachers amounting to nearly $5,000 arrived Saturday, Dec. 16, and all checks were mailed out last Monday and should reach the teachers in ample time for Christmas (Santa) The following well known teachers attended the last teachers meeting to be held this year, which was held at Lebanon Junction High School building, Dec. 16: Miss Mary Dawson, Be?ne Lee, Lillian Thompson, Sara Williams, Fanny Melton, Edyth Clark, Nadine Melton, Prof. Fallis, Ora L. Roby, Prof. Sutherland and Mrs. Wickersham. All trustees in both rural and graded schools are requested to have their teachers teach an extra day if they have not attended at Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. I want you to bring me a big doll, a cup, candy, apples and nuts and a sled and wagon, and remember brother and papa. Marian Smith I am a little girl seven years old and want you to bring me a doll, side combs, candy, nuts and oranges and don’t forget my teacher Miss Stella Brumley and mama, papa, sisters and brothers. Paralee Lloyd. I am a wee little girl of six, and will you please bring me a doll and some peanuts and everything good to eat. Elnora Bridwell. Will you please bring me a doll, book, a ring, bracelet (can’t read) a pop gun and a little doll trunk. Wilma I am little girl, 13 years old and go to school every day and like my teacher fine, and I want you to bring me picture book, and everything good to eat and don’t forget mama and grandma. Lulie Stallings. Will you please bring me a story book, shooting crackers, roman candles, candy, oranges, bananas, peanuts and apples. And don’t forget my little brother, Paul. Bring him something, too. Leonard Owen I am a little girl, 6 years old and want you to bring me a doll, new shoes and apples, oranges, and nuts and don’t forget mama, papa, sisters and brother and all my friends. Hazel Lloyd. Will you please bring me a pop gun, a drum, some candy, peanuts and a knife. Cecil Bridwell. least one of these meetings. ***Letters to Santa: I know your are good to wee boys like me and will you bring me a gun, some candy and oranges. Wallace Armstrong. I am little boy, 6 years old, and have been good almost all the year and will you please bring me a pop gun, some candy and peanuts. Raymon Stallings. I am a little boy, 9 years old, and want you to bring me a sled, a wagon, candy, nuts and a pair of ice skates. Don’t forget mother and father and little sister. James Bigwood. I am a little girl, two years old, and want you to please bring me a doll, doll bed and candles, oranges, raisins, apples and nuts and don’t forget mama, papa, sisters and brothers. Dorothy Lloyd. I am a little girl 11 years old and want to you bring me a doll, gloves, a new dress, a stone ring, some candy, apples, oranges, bananas and peanut. Gladys Allcorn. I am a little girl, seven years old and go to school and want you to please bring me a doll, doll buggy, and lots of good things to eat. Ruby Atcher. I am a little boy, 6 years old and go to Pitts Point school and want you to please bring me a pistol, a wagon and lots of good things to eat. Herman Armstrong. I want you to bring me a big doll, a buggy, a set of dishes, and lots of good things to eat and don’t forget my teacher, Miss Peachy Thompson. Cora B. Snellen. Please bring me an air gun, candy, oranges, nuts and bananas. Milton Druin. Page 167 ***The Beloved Vagabond, six reel Pathe Gold Rooster Photoplay in beautiful, natural colors at the Masonic Temple. Endorsed by Miss Mary Hall, until recently a teacher in the Shepherdsville school and James W. Hardaway, Mrs. O. P. Means and E. E. McCormick. ***Death Mr. J. G. Spinner (or Spinser) died at his home on Knob Creek Monday evening. He was raised in Germany and came to this country when a young man. He married Miss Sarah Col vin Monroe who survives him. He was laid to rest in the Monroe burying ground near Sunny Side Wednesday. ***Letters to Santa Will you bring me some fruits, cake, candy, horn, pistol and harp. Come to see Miss Bertha, Virginia Bradbury and my playmates. Your little boy, Harrison C. Jones. I am a little girl who loves candy, oranges, nuts and bananas. Please bring me a sled, doll and rocking horse. Come to see Miss Bertha. Your girl, Lillian Murphy. I want you to bring me all kinds of fruits, candy and lots of nuts. I am thirteen years old and do not want any toys. Remember my teacher and Mr. Roby and Mr. Bridwell and all my school mates. Your girl, Thelma Flesch. Please do bring some fruit, nuts, cakes, candy and some toys. Remember all. Cecil Lee. I wish you would bring me some candy, fruits, nuts, dates, a doll and some toys. Don’t forget my Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. sisters and friends. Your little girl, Emma H. Dobson. Bring me some fruits, candy and nuts, a ball and bat, some shooting crackers and roman candles. Remember all our school. Your boy, Clyde E. Roby. I want you to bring me some fruits, nuts and everything good to eat, a box of shooting crackers as I am one of the largest girls in school, will not ask for any toys. Please remember my schoolmates, my teacher and Mr. Roby and Mr. Bridwell. Mary H. Engle How are you? I want you to bring me some candy, nuts and lots of shooting crackers. Joseph Murphy. Please bring me some fruit, nuts, a toy horse and train and a knife. Come to see all my school mates and teacher. Martin Etherton. I want you to bring some nuts, cakes, candy and shooting crackers. Don’t forget Miss Bertha. Hobart L. Roby We are two little sisters and we want you to bring us some fruits, candy, nuts, shooting crackers and other toys. Remember our teacher. Alma and Eva Dobson. Please come to see me and brings lots of candy, nuts and fruits also doll buggy and sled. Don’t forget Everett. Duretta Heffley. I wish that you would bring fruits, nuts and a doll. Remember my little sister, Mamie. F. A. Heffley. I am little girl, ten years old and please bring me a doll that can open and shut its eyes, a new dress, a pair of gloves, candy, oranges, bananas, nuts, peanuts, apples. Don’t forget father, mother, sisters, brothers, aunt, uncle and my teacher, Miss Nettie Mae Stark. Sallie Martin. I am little girl, 8 years old, and please bring me a suit case, pencil, a book satchel, candies and a lot of fruit. Don’t forget father, mother, sisters, brothers, and my teacher, Miss Nettie Mae Stark. Mabel H. Ricketts Please bring me a horse and wagon, a train, some ABC blocks and other toys, candy, oranges, apples, nuts, and fruits of all kinds. Don’t forget father, mother, sisters and brothers. Golden R. Myers. I am a little girl, ten years old and please bring me a crochet cap, par of gloves, a new dress, some ribbon, candy, oranges, apples, bananas, raisins and nuts. Don’t forget father, mother, sisters, brothers and my teacher Miss Nettie Mae Stark. Ruth Ricketts. I am little girl, 11 years old. Please bring me some nice story books, candy, oranges and everything nice. Don’t forget mother and father and everybody else. Wilma Lee Hatzell I am little boy, 2 years old. I want you to bring me some candy, oranges, automobile, pistol, sky rockets, roman candles and mixed nuts. Don’t forget mamma, papa and Uncle Royal. Otis Roy Ratliff. I am eleven (ll) and go to school. I want you to bring me some candy, oranges, some toys, squibs, roman candles and nuts. Don’t forget mamma, papa and Uncle Royal. —Ratliff. I am a little girl and I want you to Page 168 please bring me a safe, dresser, cart with top, doll, doll bed, peanuts, wax, ring, candy, oranges, nuts, bananas, apples, peaches and all good things to eat. Don’t forget mother and father. Beulah Barrall. I want you to bring me a doll, a tan leather rubber tire doll buggy with hood and lots of good things to eat. Don’t forget mamma, pap, J. S., Juanita and Miss Fannie Bell. Mildred Hahn. Please bring me some candies, fruits, nuts, shooting crackers and a little rifle. Clyde Roby. Please bring me a locket, a ring, and all kinds of nice things. Josie Bell Garr Please bring me a big doll, nuts, candies, oranges, bananas and apples. Don’t forget my brothers. Woodford wants a tricycle. Aldin Ray wants a little automobile, nuts, candies, bananas, oranges, apples. Woodford wants nuts, candies, oranges, bananas and apples. Hazel, Aldin and Woodford Nusz. Please bring me a bracelet, peanuts, candy, oranges, and bananas. Don’t forget my teacher, Miss Mary Dawson. Flora Milby. Would you please bring me a doll, doll buggy, and lots of things to eat. Lloyd Jones Would you please bring me a doll, some dishes and a lot of good things to eat. Bessie Mai Jones. Please bring me a cooking stove, chewing gum, apples, candies and bananas. Ivy Milby. I want you to bring me a story book, nuts, raisins, candy, oranges Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. and apples. Margie Redman. Please bring me a little red wagon, mixed nuts and candies. Harvey Kelley Please bring me a little cooking stove and lots of candy, nuts, oranges and bananas. Lena Green Milby. I want you to bring me a drum, cap pistol, some fire crackers, nuts, raisins, oranges and candy. Adrian Redman I want you to bring me an air gun, nuts, candy, oranges, raisins, fire crackers and apples. Denzil Redman. Please bring me a gun, candies and nuts. Herman Kelley Please bring me a doll, doll buggy, rocking chair, candy, oranges and nuts. Minnie Viers Bring me a gun, a little wagon and lot of good things to eat. Willie Russell French. I want you to bring me a ring, horse and wagon. Ezra Earl Kelley. Please bring me a ring, a doll and lots of candies, oranges and nuts. Thelma Ferris Atcher. I wish you would bring me a gun, wagon, and some nuts, candy and oranges. Dorsal Jones. Please bring me a little pistol and all kinds of things to eat. Marvin Milby Please bring me a sled, knife and all kinds of nuts and candy. Earl Milby. I want a story book, painting outfit, and nice things to eat. Don’t forget my teacher. Bettie Kelley I want you to bring me a ring, nuts, oranges, candy and wax. ???Rose Atcher. Please bring me a ring, bracelet and lots of good things to eat. Mary Thelma French. Please bring me a little red wagon and horse and lots of good things to eat. Selby Ridgway French. Please bring me some candy, nuts, apples, crackers and bananas and anything else that good to eat. Don’t forget anybody that has been good. W. C. Owen. I am a little boy, 12 years and please bring me a knife, fire crackers, roman candles, candies, apples, oranges, bananas and lots of other things good to eat. Don’t forget father, mother, sisters, brothers and my teacher, Miss Nettie Mae Stark. George Myers I am little boy, 5 years and please bring e a ball, horse and wagon, a B B gun, candy, oranges, raisins, apples, fruit and some more toys. Don’t forget father, mother, sisters and brothers. Harold K. Ricketts I am little boy, 8 years old, and please bring me a knife, fire crackers, bananas, oran ges, raisins and lots of other nice things to eat. Don’t forget father, mother, sisters and my teacher, Miss Nettie May Stark. Virgil Myers I am a little (sic) 13 years old and please bring me a ring, jewelry box, candy, oranges, apples and lots of other things. Don’t forget to come to our Christmas tree at Victory School house. Essie Grant. Visit us at our school, Dec. 22, Will give you a jolly welcome. Page 169 Bertha F. Engle, teacher of Culver Spring School. I have been a good little girl and please bring me a safe, dresser, doll, doll buggy, doll bed, peanuts, wax, candy, nuts, oranges, bananas, apples, peaches, pears and all good things to eat. Don’t forget mother and father. Anna Barrall Bring us everything nice, a doll and some candy all good things to eat. Marguerite and Thelma Thurman Bring me a rifle and a tricycle and everything nice. Don’t forget Barney and All. Arthur Weller. I am little girl, 8 years old, and I want you to bring me a big doll and go cart, candy, nuts and all kinds of fruit. My brother wants a wagon, candy, nuts and fruits of all kind. Don’t forget father and mother, Beatrice and Poultanoss Jacobs Please bring me a nice doll that will go to sleep, lots of candy, nuts, oranges, and bananas. Nannie Smith I am a little boy, 10 years old. Please bring me a top, marbles and lots of nice things to eat. Thomas L. Coakley I am a little girl, 11 years old and I want a doll, work box, manicure set and lots of nice things to eat. Georgia Coakley I am little boy five years old. Please bring me a cart and horse, top, marbles and lots of nice things to eat. Virgil Coakley. I am a little girl, 9 years old, and I want you to bring me a doll that will go to sleep, piano, and lots of nuts, oranges, and candy. Don’t Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. forget mother, father and brothers. Alma McCubbins. I want you to bring me a little rocking horse, sheep, lots of bananas, oranges, apples, candies and a pop corn. Don’t forget my little friend, Mary B. Hill. Selva Patterson McCubbins I want you to bring me a 22 rifle, horn, rocking horse, shetland pony, nuts, oranges, shooting crackers, roman candles. Don’t forget my friend, Helen. Tom McCubbins. We are two little girls, 9 and 7 years old. Please bring us a doll, story book apiece, a set of china dishes, doll house, oranges, candy and bananas. Bring our little brother a train, balloon, story book, oranges, candy and bananas. Don’t forget mamma and papa. Elizabeth and Mary Etta Miller. I am a little girl, six years old and want you to bring me a doll, rain coat, shoes, hair ribbons, handkerchief, candy and oranges. Ethel May Kulmer I am a little boy, five years old and have been good so please bring me a horn, pistol that shoots caps, and fruits of all kinds. Don’t forget mamma, papa and sister. Morris Howard Kulmer. Please bring me toilet set, doll, harp and lots of fruits and candies. Don’t forget mamma, papa and Aunt Lutitia. Ethel Lee Howlett. ***Personals Judge W. T. Morrow left for the sunny south Sunday to spend the winter at Miami, Florida, where he would be glad to hear from his friends. Sam Beghtol, of Illinois and Robt. Samuels, of North Dakota, have returned to their western homes. W. F. Morrow spent Sunday with his mother on Knob Creek. Woodford Troutman Sunday in Louisville. spent Services at the Christian Church Sunday morning by Rev. Burnett of Louisville. The Carrolls went to Louisville Monday to spend the winter. Vaughn Lloyd, who has been in Illinois for the past year, is with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. Beam Wells, of Cox’s Creek, spent Sunday with M. A. Harris and wife. Fred Swearingen and wife have moved to the farm vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Smith which belongs to Mrs. Swearingen’s mother, Mrs. Mallie Smith. Miss Cross, of Smith’s Grove, was the guest of Miss Stallings last Thursday. Jas. A. Harris and family have moved from the farm of Rob Ha? to Tom Porter’s in Jefferson County. Mrs. C. F. Troutman spent a couple of days in Louisville last week the guest of Mrs. J. B. Monroe. Dave Armstrong and wife of Spencer County, have taken possession of the farm recently bought from Mr. Snider. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Combs entertained Dr. Joplin of Louisville, Sunday. Born to the wife of Lee Parris, the 10th, a boy, Orvill Winfred. Miss Margaret Foster was a week end visitor of Miss Blanch Howlett. Ralph Henderson was in the city Tuesday and had his throat treated. Dr. Dodds and wife were shopping in the city Tuesday. We are sorry to hear of the illness of Barley Hall. The moving pictures run by Brookshire has been closed indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. Humie Benn?? were in the city a few days this week. ***Born to the wife of W. J. Mehene ??, a 9 pound girl, Sara Elizabeth. Mrs. Mehene ? was formerly Miss Anna May Troutwine of this County. On the afternoon and evening of Saturday, January 6 th, the School Booster Club will give a turkey supper at the new school house for the benefit of the new school building. Turkey and accessories, 50 cents a plate. ***Mt. Washington ***Christmas Liquor Bargains. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Pearl, Misses Mary Bell and Sara Jane Buckman were in the city Saturday. Fine old Nelson County whiskey, straight and pure, the best to be had. You bring your bottles and jugs and get them filled at these prices. John McFarland is here visiting relatives. Page 170 4 year old - 45 cents a quart 4 year old - 90 cents half gallon Pioneer News 1916 - 1917, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from microfilm by Edith Blissett in 2003. 4 year old - $1.80 per gallon 6 year old - 65 cents a quart 6 year old - $1.25 half gallon 8 year old - 75 cents a quart 8 year old - $1.50 half gallon Bargains in Fine Bottled Goods Bonded, full quart: Mellwood - 83 cents Topmost - 75 cents Mammoth Cave - 83 cents Prentice - 83 cents Charter - 83 cents Headwater - 75 cents Coon Hollow - 98 cents McKenna - 98 cents 8 year Nelson - 75 cents 4 year whiskey - 80 cents 6 year Apple Brandy - 75 cents California Port Wine - $1.00 Gallon/25 cents a quart California Sherry Wine - $1.00 Gallon/25 cents a quart Virginia Dare - 45 cents a quart Don’t forget to get your Weather Chart and Calendar for 1917. Theo. Rectanus Company, Louisville’s Best Drug Store, Preston & Market Letters to Santa: Bring me a big gun, some candy, oranges, bananas, and some shooting crackers and don’t forget my little twin sisters. Golden Roby. I thought I would tell you what I want for Xmas. I am a little blue eyed girl and go to school every day. Will you please bring me some apples, oranges, candies, piano, doll and a ring. Eva Mae Jones I want you to bring me two jersey sweaters, a book, and muff and legons (sic) and sky rockets, candy and oranges. H. M. Joyce. I have been a good little boy and want you to bring me a little rifle, some caps, shooting crackers, a story book, candies, fruits, and anything suitable for boy 12 years of age. Please don’t forget our Christmas tree at Victory School house, Your little boy, Davie Shaw I want you to bring me a doll and doll buggy, some candy, nuts, figs, dates, oranges and bananas. Goldie Kenney I am a little boy 5 years old ad have tried to be good all the year. Will you please bring me a nice wagon, a toy pistol and some caps, and don’t forget Bennie puppie. Don’t forget mamma, daddy, Mildred and Juanite. J. S. Hahn. I am a little girl about 14 years old and want you to bring me a little doll buggy with a pretty horse hitched to it and a little boy doll named Winnie for my driver. Bring me a barrel of oranges, bananas and mixed nuts, and don’t forget mama, papa and little sis. Ainslee Barger. Please bring me a doll buggy, doll bed and a doll, candy and lots of other things good to eat, Mary P. Joyce Please bring me a ball, a book and anything else you want to bring. I would like to have candy, nuts, oranges and many other things. Thomas P. Joyce. Page 171 I am a good boy and am three years old and I want you to bring me a wagon, a doll and some candy and apples. Don’t forget papa. Rossie Bridwell I am and little boy and go to school every day and please bring me some peanuts, candy, mixed nuts, raincoat, and oranges and don’t forget papa, mama, brother and my teacher. Miss Stella. Theodore. I go to Pitts Point school and am a good girl. I want a set of dishes and ring, a sewing box, nuts and oranges. Willie Hazel Atcher. I go to Pitts Point school and am a little boy 6 years old. I want an automobile and candies. Thurman Armstrong. Will you bring me some nice things to eat, as I am a good boy and go to school every day. Bring me a gun and story book. Jesse A. Snellen ..... peanuts, all kinds of fruit and other toys. Don’t forget father and mother. George Snawder.