Source: The Bowling Green Times-Gazette
Dated: March 18, 1885


Allen County News

Done up in Good Style by our Regular Scottville
Reporter.

Miss Myrtie Brow, formerly of this place, lately of Goshen, Warren county, whose home is now in Tyndall, Dakota, is here on a visit to relatives and friends. She was accompanied as far as Louisville by her uncle.
E. Scott Brown's addition to his residence is quite an improvement to his property, both in looks and value, and, with the improvements his residence below the hotel has undergone, West Main street looms up in rather an impressive and striking manner. We need man men with the enterprise of Mr. Brown.
Hopes are yet entertained by a great many of our citizens that the contemplated railroad, which we are anxiously and patiently waiting to see in operation, is a thing of the near future; however, there is not so much local speculation at present as has been, and the latest intelligence we have we append, which was obtained from the Nashville Daily American of Sunday, March 8th, and was by the special correspondent of said paper from Gallatin, Tenn.: "From a gentleman here interested in the new railroad, we learn that President Zimmerman is expected here to-night, and that something definite as to its workings will be developed, also that their attorney has been instructed to have the Circuit court condemn the lands where the right of way was not granted, that they may set a price and things in this direction may be settled".
Mr. Lucien Richards recently took his departure for Illinois. Whether or not he will permanently reside in said State is a question of the future.
Jailer H.W. Myers, in cleaning out his barn the other day, killed 55 rats, most of which were very large. We were told by some one that saw the wagon-load, they lay at least a half foot above the edges of the wagon bed. We've forgotten who told us, but was favorably impressed at the time with the truthfulness of the statement.
George G. Holder and Miss Ela Cliburn, and A.B. Semands and Miss Sallie B. Thomas; all of East Allen, were married last week.
Our postmaster, George L. Brown, has a good cow and young calf for sale.
Miss Alice Mason, accompanied by Mr. Alex. Hill, visited her home at Castillian Springs, Tenn., last week.
W. H. Botts and W.A. Alexander, through their attorneys Porter & McQuown, of Glasgow, Ky., filed a suit in Circuit court of the county last {???????}enforce a mortgage lien and for the collection of a note of $800 against John T. Lynn for professional services.
Mr. A. J. Clark, of the county, received a pension recently on account of the loss of one of his sons which amounted to near $2,000 and $8 per month thereafter during his life.
Harvey Cragon, our ex-merchant, now of New Roe, and Mr. Willie Foster, one of West Allen's most capital young men, were with us a few days last week, or rather circulating in fenian circles.
Dr. Fess Spilman left us last week for Dallas, Texas.
John W. Collins, of the Park City, and of insurance notoriety, was circulating in this beat last week. John talks more logical insurance in a shorter time than any man.
William Erwin, of the Gainesville district, is seeking legislative honors at the hands of the people of his adopted county. He put in his appearance Monday of last week by making a talk to the people of Allen of more than two hours' length.
George W. Bartlett, carriage maker of Gallatin, Tenn., sold County clerk Read a family carriage and John Briley a spring wagon last week.
T.J. Settle, as administrator of the estate of his father, lately-deceased, will offer for sale on the next Saturday, the personal property belonging to said estate, which consists of household, kitchen furniture, etc., a good pair work mules, wagon, a lot of wool, and wheat, and farming implements and a fine Alderney calf.
Tom Goodrum purchased an 850 pound cow from Harrison Brown last week, paying 3c per pound for her.
Mr. Harlan Holland departed this life last Thursday at 4 o'clock, leaving a wife and several children, four of whom are now very low with typhoid fever, with which he died. Mr. Holland was an affectionate and indulgent husband and father; a clever, generous neighbor and one of our most industrious and highly respected citizens and farmers.
Asher Spilman was in the Park City last week, having taken Mr. Laura Brown over to her sister's, Mrs. George Page.
J. William Barlow is studying dentistry, having precepted under Dr. W. C. Richards.
Miss Sarah L. Mulligan is recovering from a severe attach of fever with which she was precariously low for several days last week. We hope to be able to announce her entire restoration soon.
County Attorney Bradburn, professionally, and Thos. N. Bradburn, dispensing boots and shoes, were in the east of Allen and in Monroe county last week several days.

Three Springs Items.

Mr. Charley Smith, Sr., is quite sick with pneumonia.
Mr. Willis Ennis, of Carthage, Mo., has been visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity.
Madame Rumor says one of our young dues will, in a short time, take unto himself a rib. We will fling the golden slipper.
The wheat question has been considerably discussed in this vicinity. Some important statement has been mentioned that broadcast wheat is entirely killed. Mr. James H. Campbell says there is a poor prospect in his field.
Miss Alice Bates has been absent for several weeks from her school on serious business. She has returned and began teaching again. Miss Alice is an accomplished young lady, and is beloved by all of her friends and relatives.
The Three Springs neighborhood is noted for its culture and refinement. It has no tattlers, no drunkards, no gamblers. In it everybody belongs to the church, and are observant of that part of the scripture that says "Thou shalt love one another".
Mrs. Daniel Smith, who has been an invalid for several years, is not expected to live. Mrs. Smith is an excellent lady; a kind neighbor and a good mother.

Green Castle Gas.

Green Castle, Ky.
March 15, 1885

Our saw-log dealers have sent up their petitions for a booming rise in the rivers.
Mr. N. B. Taylor will not teach the spring school at Richardsville as reported.
Mrs. B. J. Whitney of Scottville, Allen county, is on a protracted visit to relatives in our burg.
Mr. C.E. Taylor; of the firm of Taylor & McGinnis, was rusticating in the Hadley neighborhood a few days since.
Miss Bettie Shipley, one of our charming belles was visiting Miss Columnia Sandige, in the forks of Green and Barren rivers last week.
A grand hope was given at the residence of Mr. J.M. Weitzel on the night of the 7th inst., which was pronounced by those present as being the boss of the season.
Mr. Jno. W. Cherry, jr., of the Hall's Chapel neighborhood, who was reported as being on the sick list last week; we are glad to state, is rapidly improving.
Esq. J.B. Martin, of the Hadley neighborhood, was in our burg a few days since on legal business. The Squire informed your quill shooter that he has read the New Testament through twenty-seven times. How many of our good people can say this.
Reported as being on the sick list, Messrs. Aleck Stahl, D.B. Stephens and Master Archer Alexander and Mrs. J. M. Weitzel, Misses Bulah Hazel, Allie Threlkel, Sallie Weitzel.
Mr. W. D. Alexander, returned on the 11th inst. from a business trip to the Falls City.
Messrs. M.F. Brown and J. H. Goff, of Yankeetown, Ind., were the guests of Mr. J. M. Weitzel and family a few days last week. They left on the boat Saturday, the 14th inst. for their homes.
We regret to state that Mr. D.B. Stephens, who was reported convalescent a few weeks since, is again in feeble health.
Mrs. J. H. Poindexter was visiting friends and relatives in the Handley vicinity last week.

Richardsville Racket.

Isaac Miller and family have moved from Rockfield to the Aunt Narcissa Morrow farm.
Robt. Temple will start in a short time , to Missouri, with his uncle, Willis Ennis on a prospecting tour.
Our Richardsville merchants, Emanil Flora and Temple & Son, report trade lively in the last few weeks.
J. M. Simmons, School Commissioner and attorney, was in Richardsville on Court day, on legal business.
Col. Robt. Heard, of the Park City was in Richardsville on Friday, the 13th inst. mingling with his many friends.
Mrs. Hogard, wife of the Rev. Jno. P. Hogard, died on the 11th inst., of comsumption, and was interred at Green River Union church on Friday, the 13th inst.
James Burton has bought John John Richardson's four-year-old blooded stallion, "Elastic," for $450; also Burton sold to Richardson three Jersey Short-horn heifers in part payment of same.
The candidates for the Legislature-Cox, Meredith and Crokett, all addressed a large audience at this place on Friday, the 13th, at Esquire Speck's court, and acquitted themselves' well. Young Cox will get a good vote at Green Castle precinct.