Muhlenberg County Kentucky
News
The Greenville Record 9 Feb 1899
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Transcriptions include anything under the newspaper headings of Local News, Local Pointers, Personal News, Notes, Pointers and the community correspondence. Transcriptions have been made of all available papers from the William T. Young Library at the University of Kentucky. Horizontal lines have been added to break up the monotony of the text. Some items for businesses have been left in, especially those that give the names of the local businessmen.
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Local Pointers
THE RECORD, 50c, a year.
J.V. Ragon had a very severe fall Monday
Miss Nellie Duncan sprained her wrist while out skating last Monday.
E.N. Martin can clean up your [?] suit and make it look and fit like new.
Someone must have shadowed the Ground Hog the 2nd, and prevented his appearing.
J.D. Board, shoemaker, is keeping people from being sick by fixing up their shoes.
[unreadable name] fell from his office door Monday sustaining several severe injuries.
Mr. L.C. Chatham, who became unconscious Monday from severe rheumatic pains, is reported better.
The City Council has granted Mr. T.J. Tinsley the right to erect on the site of his old mill a new planing mill.
J.R. Morgan South Carrolton, for Ha…ws, Clover&hellip, Red-top…ng handled at a general store.
Mr. W.W. Sloan, the popular J.C. agent, has a nice house near the depot which is rapidly nearing completion.
Come and see our complete line of Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings.
J.R. Morgan, So. Carrollton.
Mr. George Welch, while carrying out ashes from his office last Tuesday, received a severe fall. He is reported falling right side up with care and unhurt.
A merciful man is merciful to his beast. Take your horse to Grundy's feed and livery stable when you come to town. He will be cared for in the best possible manner.
Now is the time, Roark's the place, and Wright's the man to repair your old shoes and make new ones. The only first-class shoemaker in town. W.S. Wright.
The residence of Jim Josey, who lives near Powderly, was entirely destroyed by fire last Saturday night. He was very unfortunate, not saving any household goods except a sewing machine.
The small boy has been in all the glory of his existence this week. The sleet furnished him a wide area for skating on Sunday, followed by snow and the usual sport of coasting of which he has made good the opportunities.
One party has subscribed for six copies of this paper, sending five to distant friends. We trust the remembered ones will appreciate the favor as highly as we do. Such action is very encouraging to us, and is worthy of imitation.
This cold spell will be very severe on quail. Several hunters have expressed themselves that if this spell lasted long it would be very disastrous to the next season's shooting. The birds will as a last resort go to the barns for food and if the people will not trap them then they may get through this cold snap.
Married license were granted to the following parties:
Feb. 3: C.W. Cisney to Miss Sarah Craig. Both parties reside in the Rosewood neighborhood.
Feb. 2: Robert D. Vincent to Miss Mary Bell Browning, contracting parties residing near Earles.
Feb. 1: Roscoe Skipworth of Rosewood, to Miss Cordelia Hodge, of same place.
Cash paid for poultry for next 30 days. J.P. Pannell.
See Nord about getting your old houses remodeled into modern dwellings.
Wagoners are charging about double rates for hauling now, but they earn their money all right.
Merchants and clerks have not been rushed with trade this week. Very few people have been in town.
The groud-hog couldn't see his shadow and he fixed it so we could not see ours either, for several days.
J.R. Morgan, South Carrollton, wants your chickens, butter, eggs and all other marketable produce at highest prices.
A considerable quantity of “ground hog” and other heat-producing foods have been consumed since the 2d. inst.
Mr. Harry Bridges, of Louisville, made the city his regular business visit yesterday. Of course he subscribed for THE RECORD.
The principal interest of Muhlenberg is in tobacco and THE RECORD will with the next issue, publish a column devoted entirely to this subject.
Nearly everyone reads the papers there days. And a great number who read the papers, read the advertisements. And they trade with the advertisers.
Postmaster Reynolds has put up a notice prohibiting smoking in his office. This is a thing that should have been done long ago, and now that the step has been taken, the notice should be respected.
J.E. Reynolds and Charley Bradley killed a genuine wild turkey apiece last Thursday. Several persons have reported seeing signs of two droves in the Jernigan Chapel neighborhood.
An alarm of fire caused the usual rush of the bucket brigade early Monday morning. The Greenville Hotel was on fire, but [the] flames were extinguished before… [illegible type]
See the new Standard drop-head sewing machine on display at Roark's furniture store. It is the best sewing machine made, is a neat piece of furniture, and is sold at the right price.
Two cars were derailed from the switch at the depot last Sunday. The track was torn up slightly, and some trouble and delay were caused in getting the cars back on the track.
Captain Pierce of Drakesboro has just returned from Chicago, where he has been in the interest of the Black Diamond Coal Co. He contracted for additional electrical mining machinery for their plant.
New '99 Crescent Bicycles are on display at Roark's and you are invited to call and see them. The chainless is the greatest wheel out, and will have greatly increased sales this season, on account of improvements which make it perfect.
This is a county newspaper, and wants the county news from every section. A good correspondent is wanted in each community, and will be secured to report regularly. But any one who has an item of interest will greatly aid us by telling us about it, and the favor will be highly appreciated.
A stock company is being organized at Bremen to erect and operate a flouring mill. The enterprise is almost assured, and Mr. E.B. Tate is likely to be put in share. Bremen is situated in a good farming section, and a mill should command good patronage. Mr. Tate is a good man to run it, too.
Mr. C.E. Roark was up from South Carrollton for two days this week. It is due to a great extent to his skill as a typo that we are able to greet you to-day. There is a world of worry and detail in adjusting things in a new office, and wind and weather have added no small amount of delay.
W.H. Graham, whose father W.R. Graham resides near Dalton, Ky. was accidentally shot last week at Matanzas, Cuba. Ira Parrish of Madisonville was handling a loaded gun which was discharged causing a very severe wound about nine inches below the knee. Amputation is thought to be neccessary by the surgeons in charge.
1c. a week for THE RECORD.
Mr. R.T. Martin has been confined for several days on account of grip, but is up again.
Ice is being put up. It has good healthy proportions, being about eight inches think.
See the great reductions in flannels, heavy shoes, pants, hats, boy's suits, etc., at W.(?) Cohen's.
Mrs. Wm. T. Miller has been seriously ill for some days, and is reported no better this morning.
Icy pavements and the grip are keeping a great number of our citizens in their homes this week. Such a combination is hard to push against.
Dr. T.J. Slaton was called Tuesday morning to attend the daughter of G.B. Head who was very badly burned.
R. Martin & Co., have just put acetylene gas in their big dry goods store. The lights will greatly enhance the appearance and comfort of the store at night.
Go T.J. Jones for dry goods, dress goods, and dress trimmings; shoes, groceries, and all articles usually kept in a first class dry goods and millinery store.
Mrs. Woosley, the prominent evangelist, who has had remarkable success, will begin a series of meetings here in the Cumberland Presbyterian church. The meeting will begin about the 1st. of March.
Rev. J.P. Lowry, of Little Rock, Ark., is holding a protracted meeting at Auburn, Ky. Rev. Lowry will be remembered by our people for the great good accomplished in a series of meetings here two years ago.
Mrs. Will Lucas, colored, is dangerously burned and thought to be dying. At 6:30 o'clock this morning, her clothing caught on fire from a grate, and she was horribly burned before the flames were extinguished.
Mr. R.E. Humphrey is thinking of locating a planing mill and machine shop near the depot. This is an enterprise which should command good patronage. And in Mr. Humphrey's hands will no doubt do so.
Mr. Clarence B. Hayes came home from the south yesterday morning, on a visit to his father and mother. He has a discharge from the U.S. army, and [illegible type] in the service of the [illegible type]
The doctors have all been very busy this week, being called day and night to all sections for several miles around. Then there are many persons in town who are suffering from complaints brought on by the extreme weather.
Rain, sleet, snow, zero weather. Nice surroundings to set up new machinery and get things in shape to issue a new paper. But we did everything from the start in ten days. If three or four young men have been missed from their usual haunts, charge it to the RECORD.
Miss Irene Eaves died at her home near Sacramento last Sunday at 6 p.m. She was known and generally beloved here, where she often visited relatives and friends. The interment was in the family graveyard, burial being on Tuesday afternoon.
For springs and summer clothes, call on E.M. Marshall, in the Bank Building, and let him show you his elegant line of samples from The Royal Tailors, Chicago. 140 suites under $12, Pants $2 and up. Give him a call, and you will also give him your measure.
Mr. Lawson Reno is confined to his bed on account of injuries received in a fall on icy pavement in Louisville Tuesday, and it is feared his leg is broken. He fell while walking down Seventh street to the Union depot, but got aboard the “Texas” train and was brought home. The serious nature of his injury was not realized until yesterday. - Owensboro Messenger.
J.E. Reynolds invited several of his hunter friends to eat wild turkey Monday. A few days previous he was lucky enough to locate a drove and secure one which he brought home. Those present were very fortunate in securing an invitation and all did justice to the repast. After dinner cigars were passed around and reminicences of hunting and fishing were the subjects of conversation. The dinner left nothing to be desired and all seemed to think that it was the best turkey with which it had ever been their fortune to meet. It was what is generally called a stag party, there being no ladies present. The dinner did not suffer from want of attention however, even if the ladies would have added more grace.
Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Humphrey invited several of our young people to dinner on Feb. 2nd, in honor of the marriage of their son, Mr. Abb Humphrey to Miss Lynn Lovell. The occasion was a very enjoyable one to all parties present and the invited guests report a great dinner and plenty of merriment.
Clearance Sale Below Cost.
Mrs. M.E. Martin & Co., announce a clearing sale of all winter millinery goods at price below cost. All goods must be moved by Feby. 20. New spring goods in great variety will arrive March 1.
New Addition.
We have just added to our stock a nice lot of pocket knives, purses, pipes, paper and envelopes, pencils, pens, tablets, combs, brushes, toilet soap, hand mirrors, etc. Call and see our goods and prices.
Greenville Grocery & Bakery Co. D.S. Duncan, Manager.
Rev. B.T. Watson, State Evangelist of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, commenced a protracted revival service at Garfield, Breckenridge county, last Sunday. Bro. Watson was pastor of the C.P. church at this place for several years, and by his earnest work and high christian character, greatly endeared himself not only to his people, but to the members of all the churches.
On February 1st, Mr. Abb Humphrey was united in marriage to Miss Lynn Lovell, daughter of Mr. Mike Lovell, who is one of our prominent farmers, residing near town. The ceremony was solemnized by Rev. M.B. Porter, of Greenville. After the ceremony an elegant supper served to those present. THE RECORD sends congratulations to the [illegible type] and wishes them a life of [illegible type] happiness.
Personal Pointers
W.S. Vick was in town Tuesday.
G.B. Head was in town Wednesday.
Owen Rice is in St. Louis on business.
Mr. Chas. H. Sweeney is in Nashville on business.
Mr. Ed. S. Wood made a flying trip to Central City last Sunday.
Judge W.H. Yost is in Louisville this week on legal business.
Messrs. Clarence and Beverly Martin are up from Paducah on a visit.
Mr. Harry Weir has been laid up by the grip for some days, but is around again.
Messrs. H.N. Martin and T.H. Martin have been in Louisville all week on business.
Judge T.J. Sparks and Hon. W.A. Wickliffe went to Carrollton Monday on legal business.
Miss Bessie Allison returned to Central City yesterday, after a visit to her sister, Mrs. John Thixton, Jr. - Messenger.
Mr. Edgar D. Martin has been in Louisville for several days aiding in the work of pushing spring lines for Kahn, Martin & Co.
Misses Laura Love and Mary Martin left for Henderson yesterday morning on a visit to Miss Louise Bodine. Later they will visit relatives in Paducah.
Miss Attie Hobson, of Calhoon [sic], who visited this place some time ago, was married yesterday to Mr. Ashton Bryant at the residence of ex-Senator Gates in Owensboro.
Miss Hallie Shaver has left town to be present at the marriage of Mr. M.L. Boggess to Miss Ella Stewart on Feb. 8. Miss Stewart is a winsome young lady whose father resides near Penrod, Ky. Mr. Boggess is a rising young farmer of Carter's Creek. THE RECORD extends congratulations.
Friends of Dr. Len S. Hughes, of Louisville, who visits this place occasionally, will be interested to know that he has been appointed a Surgeon in the army, and assigned to the Second battalion of the Third engineers. He will go as Acting Assistant [illegible type]
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