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.
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