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January 4, 1918 the loss of a man whom we believe is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. to be one of the best loved church Will Burns of this place. Miss Ice is leaders ever sent to this country. a daughter of the late Mrs. Tom Ice, ***School News who was killed in the R.R. wreck Mr. Clay Porter, former student of here Dec. 20. Miss Willie Chickering, returned to Berea College, and one of the her school Monday after a two county’s brightest boys, was here Mr. Burns is a popular young weeks visit to friends and relatives Saturday. He tells us that most of the farmer. Miss Ice is one of Belmont’s in Louisville. Bullitt boys spent the holidays at most beautiful young ladies. home. Teachers are reminded for the last They will go to house keeping near time that the County and State will Miss Nancy Jeffries, teacher at Belmont. The Pioneer News join pay $7 at the close of your term to Belmont, with her sister, Miss their many friends in wishing them a all who read the Kentucky Reading Blanche, spent Sunday with friends long and happy life. Circle Books, which, if bought even at Glendale. Miss Violetta Roby and Mr. Horrie by a single teacher, will cost only Miss Bertha Engle, of Belmont, has Thompson were married in the $5.00 and as many of the teachers been seriously ill for the past two parlor of the Rev. Brandon here are forming clubs of five, the cost weeks. Saturday, Dec. 29, 1917. Miss Roby will be very small. is the oldest daughter of Mr. and ***Grand Jury Returns Four Any teacher or scholar who desire to Mrs. J. A. Roby of Leaches and is a Indictments. Blame four for the purchase outright the Reading Circle beautiful and accomplished young wreck here Dec. 20. Books can get them by sending lady. $5.00 to Supt. V. D. Gilbert, The special Grand Jury called by Mr. Thompson is the oldest son of Frankfort, which is the more Judge D. A. McCandless to Mrs. Lillie Thompson of Louisville, convenient way as these books are investigate the terrible wreck here. who formerly lived near Cedar printed by several different After being in session five days, ... Grove in Leaches. He is a private in publishers. Wednesday after finding .... Company E 336 Inf. stationed at indictments, the ones indicted were The terrible railroad accident at our Camp Zachary Taylor. They are both Engineer William Wolfenberger on county seat on December 20 will known well in this city and country No. 7. Two indictments involuntary probably go down in history as one and The Pioneer News joins their manslaughter, the Louisville & of the worst in all time to come. many friends in wishing them a long Nashville R.R., .... General Manager, Fortunately, however, the school and happy married life. W. S. Sheridan and E. J. Fishback, here was about closed that week, and the last four were indicted for The wedding of Mr. Elmer R. at least a dozen school children were creating and maintaining a common Samuels and Miss Ada Greenwell spared from Chapeze, Claremont and nuisance. The punishment is a fine was announced Sunday, Dec. 16th, Bardstown Junction who daily ride or imprisonment or both. which took place in Jeffersonville, that train. Sept. 24, 1913 (sic). They were Mr. Weatherford, the operator, was Little James Morrison, one of the married by Magistrate Kaegnin. Mr. cleared of all blame. brightest and most popular students Samuels is the youngest son of the of the Freshman class was killed and Judge McCandless may call a late J. J. Samuels of Knob Creek and the teachers and students sent a most special term of Court to try the Miss Greenwell is the youngest excellent floral design. cases. If not, they will likely come daughter of W. R. Greenwell of up at the regular March term of Leaches and a sister to Mrs. J. W. In the above wreck, many school court. Barrall. boys and girls were made orphans and dozens of homes made sad, but ***Marriages ***Wilson Takes Over Railroads. in the death of Father Bertello, Mr. Arthur Burns and Miss Mammie Becomes effective today, whose home is in Italy, we find a Ice were married in Jeffersonville, management remains with officials. very unusual case; not a single Tuesday, Dec. 25, 1917. Mr. Burns Article on government possession relative in all of America to mourn

Page 1 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 and operation of the Nation’s His remains were taken to Frankfort brother of H. H. Cherry, president of Railroads. and laid to rest beside his mother in the Western State Normal School, the family lot Friday. Bowling Green. ***W. E. Ashby ***Victims of Wreck grows to 49 11. Radford C. Cherry, 38, Mr. W. E. Ashby, a Bullitt County dead. Bardstown. (Listed twice - see man, has associated himself to above) business with O. A. Lutes. Mr. Sid Lawrence, a farmer of Ashby has had nineteen years Springfield, died Wednesday at Sts. 12. Radford C. Cherry Jr, ll, business experience. He is an Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. He Bardstown. made the forty-ninth victim of the honorable, industrious gentleman 13. Raymond Thomas Cravens, 2, wreck of Dec. 20, three more are not and popular with all that know him. son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas expected to live. ***Death of John L. Sneed Cravens, of Taylor Boulevard, ***Photo Louisville. The boy died at 6:30 Prominent businessman and o’clock yesterday morning at Sts. What was left of the smoking car at physician. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. wreck here Dec. 20. Mr. John L. Sneed, aged 73 years, l4. George C. Duke, railroad agent, Very poor photo of the train wreck. died at his home here, Wednesday, Bardstown Junction. Jan. 2 at 10 p.m. of a complication **Revised list of Dead killed in l5. Virginia Duke, 12, daughter of of diseases. Mr. Sneed was one of wreck here Dec. 20. the best known and well-liked men George C. Duke. 1. Nat W. Muir, 65, president of in this County. When a young man, l6. Mrs. Mattie C. Harmon, 65, Wilson & Muir Bankers, Bardstown. he married a Miss Fronie Lee of this residing near Shepherdsville, died at county, who died some years ago, a 2. Mrs. Nat W. Muir, 50 Bardstown, Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital sister of Mr. Chas. Lee and Mrs. M. wife of the Bardstown banker. yesterday morning at 6:30 o’clock. L. Hamilton. Mrs. Harmon was the unidentified 3. George Muir, l6, son of Mr. and woman who died at the hospital. She He had always been active in Mrs. Nat W. Muir, Bardstown. Politics and a true blue Democrat. was identified by relatives after her When a young man, he was elected 4. Miss Josie Bridges, 20, Samuels, body had been removed to an Clerk of the State Senate, which KY. undertaking establishment. office he held for many years. About 5. Hollis Bridges, l8, brother of 17. Mrs. Joseph Hurst, 22, twenty years ago he came to this Miss Josie Bridges, Samuels, KY. Bardstown. County and opened an Insurance office rep. the Continental and New 6. Father Eugene A. Bertillo, 18. Joseph Hurst Jr, 7 month old York Underwriters Fire Insurance Roman Catholic priest, Chapeze, son of Mrs. Hurst. Mrs. Hurst had Company and had succeeded in KY. taken her baby to Louisville to be building up a large business. examined by a specialist. 7. James Thompson, deputy revenue For several years, he was Chairman agent, Bardstown, nephew of T. 19. Kate Ice, 35, Bardstown of the Bullitt County Democratic Scott Mayes, of Louisville. Junction. Committee. He was also Editor of 8. M. H. Campbell, conductor on 20. Mrs. R. H. Miller, 38, wife of the Bullitt Pioneer for several years, Train No. 41, the Bardstown Local, Dr. R. H. Miller, a physician of always advocatry (sic) what was Louisville. Bardstown. right and against anything wrong. 9. Lawrence Greenwell, 40, flagman 21. Mrs. Tom Moore Sr, wife of the He leaves one sister, Mrs. Lizzie on Train No. 41, New Haven. former president of the Mattingly &. Winter and two brothers, Will and Moore Distillery, Bardstown. Russell Sneed, all of St. Louis. Lee 10. Radford C. Cherry Sr, 38, Hamilton, a prominent lawyer of former county attorney of Nelson 22. Lucas Moore, 60, field agent of Louisville and Henry Hamilton of County, practicing lawyer at the United States Bureau of Crop this place are nephews. Bardstown. Mr. Cherry was a Statistics, Louisville.

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23. John Phillips, 55, town marshal 44. W. C. Johnson, farmer, Retailer - G. S. Patterson Samuels, Ky. of ??? Fraternal Leader - T. C. Carroll 45. David Phillips, 50, farmer, New 24. Mrs. John Phillips, 50 Leader of Women’s Dept. - Mrs. J. Haven. 25. Forrest Overall, 19, son of Dr. Collings 46. Henry Hardaway, Overall. Advisory Committee - O. W. Pearl, Shepherdsville. 26. Miss Maggie May Overall, 30, Prof. Sanders, Senator Carroll, C. F. Cox’s Creek, Nelson 47. Sid Lawrence, Stock dealer, Troutman, Price Smith, Joe Springfield. Chappell, Richard Wathen. 27. W. Mack Miller, 33, prominent farmer, Bardstown. ***New War Loans will soon spread Literature will soon be mailed to to every nook and corner of Bullitt each precinct committeeman and a 28. Mrs. H. H. Mashburn, 40, wife County. supply will be found at Sneed & of the Rev. H. H. Mashburn, pastor Gober’s office in Shepherdsville. of the Bardstown Baptist Church. The various committees and leaders for our part in the sale of the new For other information, phone call or 29. Ben Talbott, 60, deputy revenue war stamps, or “Baby Bonds” has write. C. L. Croan, Chairman, For agent, Bardstown. just been made and each voting Bullitt County. precinct has one committeeman, and 30. Mrs. Thomas Miller, 30, New ***The Explorer Hope. he has the power to appoint three helpers as his sub-committee for his A five-reel drama featuring Lon 31. Emory Samuels, 40, Deatsville. precinct. Telegen, many of whose scenes are 32. Miss Althea Simms, l8, South laid in the jungles of Africa, and The following wide awake patriotic Bend, Indiana. which greatly pleases the small man have been appointed precinct attendance which saw it on Dec. 8th, committeemen: 33. Tom Spalding, 22, Notre Dame will be run again at the Picture Show University, Springfield. Shepherdsville - J. F. Collings at the Masonic Temple, 34. Miss Elizabeth McElroy, l6, Shepherdsville Saturday night, Jan Cupio - Claud Barrall student, Bardstown. 5th, with one reel of South American Zoneton - A. E. Funk travel pictures, which latter has not 35. James Morrison, l2, son of appeared here before. All for 5 and Mount Washington - Rev. Peak Jackson Morrison. 10 cents, and a good program. Leaches - A. L. Harris 36. David Maraman, 38, farmer, ***For Sale Shepherdsville. Clermont - M. F. Weller Will offer for sale my big jack. Will 37. Mrs. Carrie May Simmons, 45, Lebanon Junction - N. T. Jenkins run this ad for four weeks. The widow of William Simmons, former highest bidder gets him. Will publish president of the Peoples Bank, Belmont - T. L. Coakley ads every week. He is nine years old, Shepherdsville. Pitts Point - John Chambers 15.3 hands high, 1,100 pounds. Sure 38. Frank Nunn, 28, L & N Ticket fold (sic) getter. Mules to now. Mail Knobs - Paul Brashear Agent, Louisville. your bids or come and see. Hardie Shepherdsville #11 - Dr. Smith Cruise, Bardstown Junction, KY. 39. Mrs. Daniel Nutt, 38, Leaches, KY. Agriculture leader - Dr. Smith ***For Sale 40. Mrs. Arch Pulliam, Bardstown. Publicity leader - J. W. Barrall Eighteen nice healthy shoats, weigh about 80 or 90 pounds. Hardy 41. Thomas Schaffer, l8, Chapeze. School Leader - Ora L. Roby Cruise, Bardstown Junction, KY. 42. J. W. Stansbury Jr, 40, farmer, Bankers - R. M. Hocker, Bert Hall ***Card of thanks from wife and Bardstown Junction. Postmaster - Curran Maraman children of J. W. Stansbury. 43. J. W. Thompson, New Hope.

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***Card of thanks from wife and brother, Lindsay, who is very ill at office on Saturday, January 5. All children of David H. Maraman. this writing. work brought or sent to me at my (Includes thanks to Bro. Haywood.) home will receive prompt attention. Private Roy Applegate, Herbert Thanking one and all for past Funk and Irvin Snellen are at home ***Thirteen Negroes Hung patronage, I am yours Respt., on their Christmas furlough. The Negro soldiers who engaged in Jackson Morrison. Misses Minerva and Linda the riot at Houston, Texas, on ***Death of Jas. W. Stansbury November 23, where they killed and Pendleton and Lula Ashby were the wounded a number of citizens, were Saturday night guests of Miss On December 20, 1917, just after the severely dealt with on Tuesday, the Elizabeth and Emma Smith. clock tolled out the hour of nine, the 11th. Thirteen Negroes were hung, Death Angel entered the happy home Misses Margaret Hardesty, Lula forty-one were sentenced to life of Mrs. J. W. Stansbury and took Ashby, Christina Skinner, Charles imprisonment, while others received away her kind and loving husband, Daniel and Charles Hardesty were milder punishment. The riot was who was fatally injured in the train the guests of Minerva Pendleton last started by a Negro soldier slapping a wreck at Shepherdsville. Thursday. colored woman in the face, when a He was born November 20, l871, Miss Eunice Ridgway is visiting civil policeman attempted his arrest. which made him 46 years and one Miss Mae Edwards of ***Cupio month of age. He joined the Campbellsville. Methodist Church at Bardstown Misses Mary and Mildred Samuels Miss Willie Chickering was at home Junction, near his home, when a boy. were the guests of friends at during the holidays. He was a kind and loving husband Kosmosdale recently. and father and one of the best Miss Christina Skinner gave a social Misses Gertrude O’Brien and Jamie neighbors we have ever known, and at the home of her parents, Mr. and Webb of Louisville were the guests will be greatly missed by all. He was Mrs. Ambrose Skinner, last of Miss Clara Tierney last week. loved by all who knew him and he Christmas eve night. Everyone was always ready and willing to help Miss Christina Skinner had as her reported a wonderful time. in every thing he could that would guests during the holidays: Misses Miss Lolah Arnold was the guest of be of any good to his fellow men. Jessie Bickle, Helen Kidd, her aunt, Mrs. Bert Arnold during Marguerite Bickle from Louisville, His remains were laid to rest on the the holidays. Lula Ashby from Shepherdsville, following Sunday in the family Messrs Julius Skinner of Louisville Miss Mattie Mae Funk spent cemetery. The funeral services and William Scott. Christmas with her parents, Mr. and conducted by Rev. Allen of Mrs. Charlie Funk. Shepherdsville and Rev. Bell of Mr. Charles Daniel was the guest of Lebanon Junction who made a very R. C. Hardesty and family during the Mrs. Turner Arnold and grandson, beautiful and consoling talk. He holidays. Ward Barrall, spent Christmas with leaves to mourn his loss a father and her daughter, Mrs. William Herman Mr. and Mrs. Archie Snellen of mother, a wife, three daughters, Ella, and Mrs. Herman of Louisville. Louisville were the guests of her Jennie and Lounette, one son, parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Mattingly ***Notice Clarence, two brothers, Guss and last week. Emmett, and two sisters, Mrs. John To my many friends and customers, Lee, of Belmont and Mrs. Richard Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jaggers were since the train wreck which taken Hays of Illinois besides a host of the guests of her parents, Mr. and my dear son, James and the horror of friends. Mrs. John Marcum last week. it all, I find that I can no longer run my shoe shop in Shepherdsville, but To those and to the heartbroken Mrs. Malinda Johnson is the guest of will move it to my home near family, we would say there is no Mrs. Mary Merker this week. Bardstown Jct. All work remaining sorrow that God cannot heal, and R. O. Mattingly, of Colorado, was in the shop will be left in charge of that when our summons comes, we called home by the illness of his Mr. Barrall at the Pioneer News

Page 4 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 too may be ready to go the way from with Mrs. Smith’s parents at The Graded and High School opened whence no traveler ever returns. Lagrange. here Monday with a good attendance owing to the very cold (?) weather (And a Poem) Mr. Kuhn of Buffalo, NY, spent some of the little folks were not able Xmas with his family here. ***At Rest to attend. F. G. Thomas and wife spent Sunday J. Wood Jacobs was born February ***Lost - A heavy open-face gold with Delbert Ferguson and family. l0, 1885. Departed this life, case watch. Hamilton works between December 24, 1917. He was a moral A. L. Roby, of Lebanon Junction, Robert Mattingly’s and and religious boy and had been for spent Monday here. Shepherdsville or in Shepherdsville years. He was loved by all that knew Wednesday morning, December l9. Mrs. R. B. Samuels, Mr. and Mrs. him, both old and young. He often Finder please return to this office Horrie Thompson spent Saturday talked to his father, brothers, sisters and receive reward. with Mrs. J. W. Barrall. and step-mother about his here-after. ***A War Necessity He leaves to mourn his loss an aged Mrs. Gertie Shafer spent Sunday father, step-mother, three brothers with Mrs. J. W. Barrall and is Control of infectious diseases in live and four sisters. spending this week with her mother, stock. Article by Dr. David Smith, Mrs. Pres. Quick. Live Stock Inspector. He said that he was only waiting for the Lord to call him home. He has Miss Vivian Shafer spent several ***Births been an invalid for twelve years. days last week in Belmont the guest Born to the wife of Lewis Noe Funeral services were held at the of friends and relatives. (looks like), Dec. l9th, a fine girl. residence of his brother, H. J. Jacobs Mr. Tom Tucker spent Friday with at 428 E. Chickopee Street, Born to the wife of Emerson Welch, F. G. Thomas, who is on the sick Highland Park, conducted by Elder Dec. 28th, a fine boy. list. L. Echols, Baptist Minister of that ***Card of thanks from J. W. place. And was laid to rest in St. Miss Bertie Manor spent Xmas with Jacobs. Stephenson Cemetery by his mother, relatives at Lexington. brother and sisters to wait the ***For sale - 2 good horses, 2 new Chester Roby and wife have resurrection morn. God giveth and buggies and harness, 1 Ford 5 returned to their home at Newport, God taketh. Blessed is he that dieth passenger touring car, 1 Overland KY. in the Lord. Written by the bereaved touring car, both good as new. W. B. family. J. W. Jacobs. Henry Maraman spent New Year’s Mattingly, Cupio, KY. in the city. ***Card of Thanks from the family ***Lost in Wreck Elmer Samuels of Camp Taylor of James Morrison. Jackson A note book bearing the name of spent Xmas at home. Morrison and family. Goodrich & Mattingly, containing ***Advertisement - Plant fruit trees. C. F. Troutman Jr has returned home valuable papers, connected with the List varieties. These trees delivered from Illinois. stock dealing firm of Smith & Able, at stores in Shepherdsville every day Bardstown. Also a green hat and Chas. O’Brien has returned to his of the week. W. M. Combs, black overcoat. Finder will please home in Alabama. Shepherdsville. return to G. S. Patterson, J. C. Jeffries returned to Miss. this Shepherdsville, and receive reward. ***Personal week. ***Death Mr. D. M. Monroe and son of Mrs. Will Bradbury and daughter are Lebanon Junction spent Monday David Maraman met death in a spending some time with their here. terrible railroad accident, which parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Smith. occurred Dec. 20, l917 near Mr. Howell Smith and son have E. J. Boyd of Vine Grove spent Shepherdsville. Those left to mourn returned home after spending Xmas Tuesday here. his loss is his wife and three children, mother, Mrs. Charles

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Maraman, four sisters and four ***Butcher Your Own Hogs. all f.o.b. Detroit. Gatton Garage Company, Shepherdsville brothers, Madams O. H. and C. A. Article on folly of raising and selling Masden, Ewing Crenshaw, Fred hogs on hoof to butchers and then ***Advertisement - Dead Animals - Harshfield, brothers, William, buying back pork at increased Highest prices paid for dead horses, Howard, Grover and James prices. cattle and hogs. Picked up at your Maraman. He was laid to rest farm. Louisville Rendering Saturday at one o’clock at the family ***Bakers to Boost Prices Company, River Road, Louisville, burying ground. A friend. Ten cents a loaf is the price several Ky. ***Announcement. How many leading bakeries of Louisville have ***Advertisement - The Bullitt fixed or will fix for the standardized income taxpayers in Bullitt County? News, Printed every Friday at sixteen-ounce loaf of bread Shepherdsville. Subscription only In a communication received by this established by regulations of the $1.00 a year. All the news, honest paper, Collector of Internal Revenue United States Food Administration. editorial comment. Job printing, full T. Scott Mayes announces that a In its regulations, the Government Federal Income Tax Officer will be line of envelopes, note heads, standardized the weight and the billheads, letterheads, statements and sent into this county and will be at ingredients without saying anything Lebanon Junction Bank, the Peoples cards, wedding invitations. about the price. The regulations go Bank in Shepherdsville, and the into effect December 10. ***Pleasant Grove Peoples Bank in Mt. Washington at various times and date, ready and ***Lodge Notices. Born to the wife of Albert willing to help people subject to the Armstrong, Dec. 22, l917, a girl, Masonic Lodge - First and Third income tax make out their returns Juanita B. Monday Nights at 7:30. J. L. without any cost to them for his Williams, Master and H. H. Combs, R. T. Owen and wife spent Xmas service. Sec’y. day with Sam Orms and wife. How many income taxpayers will Order of Eastern Star meets First Mrs. T. H. Wise was a recent guest there be in this county? ... can guess and Third Monday afternoon. of Mrs. Rosa Dickey. how many married persons living with wife or husband will have net Red Men meet First and Third Miss Bernice Lloyd and Mr. Carl incomes of $2,000 or over, and how Wednesday. Conrad Maraman, C.R. Owen surprised their many friends many unmarried persons will have by getting married the past week. Ken E Sha Council No. 45. D of P net incomes of $1,000 or over this The bride is the oldest daughter of meets every 1st Saturday at 1 p.m. year, than you know. The Collector Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lloyd of and 3rd Friday at 7 p.m. Mrs. Howell Pleasant Grove, a nice and highly of Internal Revenue estimates that Smith, K of P there will be 200 taxpayers in this esteemed (looks like) young lady. county. J.O.U.A.M. ll9 meets every second Mr. Owen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. and fourth Saturday nights. B. James Owen of the Bethel Whether you see the income-tax man Weller, Councilar and Max Bolton, neighborhood, a farmer and a nice or not, you must make return if Secy. young man. We wish them subject to tax. happiness, prosperity and a long life ***Advertisement: J. Weatherford, (More, regarding late penalties, etc. together. Watch maker and jeweler. Moderate The income tax law must be new - prices, satisfaction guaranteed or Mrs. Lillie Bridwell, Clay Whitledge Edith) money refunded. Shop in Pioneer and wife spent Thursday with Mrs. ***Advertisement - Money to loan News Office. Jennie Whitledge and family. on farm land. Terms reasonable, ***Advertisement - Ford, the Misses Grace, Beryle and Ernestine Time satisfactory. Daniel Gober, Universal Car, Authorized Ford Hall spent Thursday with her cousin, Agent, Shepherdsville. dealer. Prompt, efficient service and Miss Wava Dickey. sales. Runabout $345; Touring Car $360; One-ton truck chassis $600 -

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Roy Stallings and wife spent Sunday The fruit jars, which were received ***Advertisement - New York with his parents, Louis Stallings and by the church and Missionary Dental Parlors. 425 S 4th Street, family. Societies were all filled and will be Fred Reisss, DDS Proprietor. Teeth returned in a short time to the extracted - 25 cents, a good set of George Armstrong, wife and son, Baptist Orphan’s Home in the city. teeth - $5.00 Best set of teeth - $8.00 Franklin, Mrs. Blanche Hall and little daughter, Hazel and Dave Mrs. Joe Dickey spent a day recently ***Advertisement - Dr. David Armstrong and family spent one day with Mrs. T. H. Wise. Smith, Veterinarian, Shepherdsville. the past week with their mother, Misses Lillian Lloyd and Glacie Mrs. Prudence Armstrong of Bethel. January 11, 1918 Orms were guests Sunday of Miss Mrs. Laura Newton entertained Inez Bishop near Mount ***School News guests from the city a few days the Washington. The youngest daughter of Mr. and past week. Rev. Skaggs filled his appointment Mrs. W. L. McGee, one of the Sam Orms, wife and daughter, here, but on account of bad weather, County’s most prominent family, Glacie, spent one day in Xmas with not very many in attendance. He was living in Mount Washington, was Louis Stallings and family. entertained in the home of Mr. and taken seriously ill last Friday and to Mrs. S. O. Armstrong. the surprise of many of their friends, “Uncle” Charlie Ridgway spent died the next day. Xmas week with his daughter, Mrs. Mrs. Viola Owen, Mrs. Alberta Mollie Stallings. Gentry, Mrs. Lizzie Owen and A marriage in the County that was of Edward Owen and family were special interest to school people was Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Hall of near guests Friday of R. T. Owen and that of Lounette Stansbury to Mr. Mount Washington spent Thursday wife. Horace McGee, which was with James Simmons and wife of solemnized recently at Mount Bethel. Misses Wava Dickey and Lillian Washington. Miss Stansbury has Lloyd spent Saturday with Miss Mrs. Vernon Dickey and son, Master been teaching successfully in this Glacie Orms. Darrell spent Xmas week with her county for several years and the parents, Louis Stallings and wife. S. O. Armstrong and family, George groom is one of the County’s best Armstrong, wife and son spent one young men. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gentry and Mrs. day the past week with Tilman Effie Owen and children spent Trustee Lee Tierney of the Highland Ridgway and family. Sunday with Will Gentry and wife. school was in town Monday and tells Mrs. Joe Dickey and two daughters, us that several from his school Misses Della Ridgway, Ruthie Wava and Ruby, spent Friday with district expects to enter High School Owen, Genevive Stallings and Mrs. George Gentry. next year. several others spent Xmas day with Miss Glacie Orms. Robert Smith and son and daughter, Miss Edna Starks, teacher at Marion and Carey, sent Saturday Pleasant Hill School will continue Fred Owen, wife and little son spent with W. S. Gentry and wife. her school an extra month at the Wednesday with his uncle, R. I. close of her regular term, giving the Owen and family. Mrs. James Ridgway and Miss patrons of that place an eight month Cordelia Trigg spent Sunday with Miss Glacie Orms was a recent guest term. Albert Armstrong and wife. of Miss Wava Dickey. Mr. S. G. Thornsberry former ***Poem - Giving the Germans Hell “Uncle” Mike Deacon has sold out member of the County School Board by John Snyder and Milton and will make his home with his left Sunday for Frankfort to resume Formhals, Bat B, l38 Field Artillery, daughter, Mrs. Toby Stallings. his duties as a member of the State’s Camp Shelby, MS Legislative body, which holds its H. C. Tyler, wife and children spent ***Advertisement - Genuine biannual sessions this year, Xmas day with his parents, Lem th Fletchers Castoria, in use for over 30 beginning last Tuesday, Jan. 8 . Tyler and wife, near Ting. years.

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Trustee James Bradbury and wife Bullitt Circuit Court Bardstown Junction and through and, in fact, all of Bullitt County’s Shepherdsville, to be unsafe and Honorable D. A. McCandless, Judge people injured in the recent wreck dangerous when an accommodation Tenth Judicial District. are rapidly improving. train doing local work and making The Grand Jury of Bullitt County, many stops, is followed so closely Mrs. Ward was able to come home Kentucky, after being in session five by a fast through train making no his week. days for the special purpose of stops and for the use of this system, The following county officials investigating and inquiring into the it would seem under the testimony sworn into office here Monday and cause of the collision of two before us, that the officers of the it will be remembered that most of passenger trains on the Louisville company, whose duty it was to them were elected by big majorities and Nashville railroad inside the promulgate such rules and and naturally start out on their term corporate limits of Shepherdsville, regulations as would insure safety to with “brilliant anticipation” and December 20, 1917, whereby forty- the traveling public, are to blame. friends galore, but in Jan 1922, some eight passengers were killed and We find the Bardstown train left of these “friends” will belong to the many seriously injured, desire to Louisville at 4:36 p.m., which was “I told you so club”, and be heard to make the following report: its scheduled time to leave. The fast say “I intend a house cleaning in the We have examined about thirty-five train No 7 was due to leave Court House.” By Gosh. witnesses and according to their Louisville at 3 p.m., but did not The list of notables follows: testimony, find that the wreck was leave until 4:36 p.m. At 4:??, orders caused by a failure on the part of were issued for it to run from Rep. - S. G. Thornsberry many of the officers, agents and Louisville to Bowling Green, one Judge - C. P. Bradbury employees of the Louisville & hour and thirty minutes later than its Clerk - Lindsay Ridgway Nashville Railroad Company, to scheduled time. If it had run from Atty - T. C. Carroll promulgate such rules and perform Louisville as directed by the train Supt - Ora L. Roby such service in the operations of the order it was authorized to make up Sheriff - J. W. Croan trains of said company as would 23 minutes between Louisville and Dept. - Burr Harris, Clarence make them safe to the traveling Bowling Green, running part of the Dawson, Henry Jones, D.O. Gober. public. time behind a slow local train. It Jailer - W. F. Monroe seems that Conductor Campbell on Sur - Chas. G. Bridwell The train known as No. 41, carrying the Bardstown train knew nothing Assessor - Bert Shepherd and Ike passengers between Louisville and about the order on which No. 7 was Mudd Springfield, and commonly known to run. The only information he Magistrates - R. H. Miller, W. T. as the Bardstown train, was made up received concerning the time and Carrithers, Forest Weller, J. C. of old-style wooden passenger movement of the fast train was at Wooldridge. coaches and pulled by an engine of Brooks. J. W. Sams, train dispatcher the old type. Both passenger coaches ***Receives Commission called the operator at Brooks by and engine were unfit and unsafe, telephone at 5:10 and asked about Dr. S. W. Bates, one of our leading especially when used on a trunk line, the Bardstown train, and was told it physicians in Bullitt County has where many heavy trains of steel had not arrived. Sams then told him received a commission to go to the coaches, pulled by the largest and by phone to tell Conductor Campbell front and will leave about Jan. l8. He heaviest type of passenger engines, when No. 41 arrived that No.7 is one of our most popular citizens are operated at a rapid and passed FA?? Tower at 5:00 and if and his many friends hope to see dangerous speed. The further use of he, Campbell, could not reach him return soon. such old wooden passenger coaches Bardstown Junction on time to stay and old type engine, should not be at Shepherdsville. This verbal ***Report of Grand Jury which was tolerated by the public. called to investigate the big railroad message of order was delivered wreck here Dec. 20th when fifty lives We further find the system of verbally to Campbell at about 5:13 at were lost. operating trains ... by the L & N, Brooks. No. 4l reached especially between Louisville and Shepherdsville late (or later). The

Page 8 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 operator at Shepherdsville had no We find that Jesse Weatherford, the We are unable to say that Jesse orders for that train, and while the operator at Shepherdsville, had been Weatherford, operator at passengers, mail and express were directed by his superior officer to Shepherdsville, or J. W. Sams, train being unloaded, Conductor leave his post of duty for the purpose dispatcher on duty at Louisville, or Campbell went in the office and of assisting the agent to handle the either of them, contributed to the called up Sams, the dispatcher, and mail, baggage and express, and for collision by a failure to observe the asked about No. 7, and if he had that reason, we charge no negligence rules of the company, and yet we time to go to Bardstown Junction. It to him personally. We do, however, desire to report that we believe is said the dispatcher told him if he believe that his presence in the either of them could have prevented could not reach Bardstown Junction office was absolutely necessary at it. Sams could have prevented it by on time, he had better take the siding the moment No. 7 was approaching conducting the time movements of at once. He then pulled the train Shepherdsville, and believe that if he the two trains by taking into southward 200 feet from the station had been in the office and had consideration the local work of No. and stopped for the purpose of displayed the red light, which is a 41 would have to do between Brooks backing it on the siding, but before stop signal, at the time it was called and Shepherdsville, and by not he had time to do so, and just as his for, or should have been called for allowing No. 7, the fast train, to pass train stopped for that purpose, it was by the engineer of No. 7, the wreck, Brooks until he knew No. 41 was in struck by No. 7. Some blame is if not entirely avoided, would not the clear at Shepherdsville, as the charged to Conductor Campbell for have been so fearful (looks like) and two stations are only about five not heading in at Shepherdsville, but as it is admitted by the highest miles apart. We believe Weatherford we find that he had no such orders. officials, to wit: Milton H. Smith, could possibly have prevented the We find that his orders only President; B. M. Starks, General collision by being at his post of duty consisted of a telephone message Manager; W. F. Sheridan, and then and there blocking No. 7 by delivered to him verbally at Brooks Superintendent; and F. J. Fishback, displaying a red signal. While we to the effect that if he could not master of Trains, and each of them believe each of them guilty of reach Bardstown Junction on time, are in a measure largely responsible negligence, we are advised that they to stay at Shepherdsville until No. 7 for the collision resulting in the having complied with the rules of passed. We find that the Bardstown death and injury of so many of the the company, it would be useless to train stood at Shepherdsville station citizens of this and other counties. indict them. We do not indict Milton H. Smith about three minutes and then pulled We, therefore, desire to report the because it does not appear that he about 200 feet southward and terrible loss of life suffered by the had anything to do with the stopped at the switch. As to whether citizens of our Commonwealth, who movement of trains. it was the duty of his flagman to were unfortunate enough to be protect the rear end of his train at We find that William Wolfenberger, passengers on No. 41, on December that particular time by going back a the engineer on No. 7 was guilty of 20, 1917, was due to the inefficient, reasonable distance with a red light, gross, wanton and willful negligence inadequate, and dangerous rules and or whether he had the right to rely in approaching Shepherdsville at system of operating the trains of the on the protection of the semaphore such a great and excessive speed. He Louisville & Nashville Railroad as signal at the station to protect his knew that the No. 4l, even if running well as the negligence of employees train, we are in doubt and are unable on the scheduled time, could only be before mentioned. to agree. We do, however, condemn a short distance ahead of his train. the rule promulgated by the officials We take this opportunity to call the He was an old railroad man and attention of the next General of the company to have the operator knew that the local travel was leave his post of duty for the purpose Assembly to the enormous loss of always heavy just before the of assisting in handling the baggage life that has just occurred in our holidays. Therefor, the great loss of and express, and for that reason, not State on one of the oldest trunk line life was in a measure due to his fault being in his office to signal these railroads, and where it was double- as well as the others heretofore fast trains when approaching or tracked, and recommend that a law mentioned. passing a station. be passed compelling all trunk line railroads to install the block system,

Page 9 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 use steel coaches and keep an Mr. Bowles suffered internal injuries ***Be a Bond Holder and a severe injury to one of his operator at his post of duty at all $4.12 for a War-Saving Stamp or 25 times, to also compel the speed limit ankles. The latter injury became cents for a Thrifty Stamp will start of all trains, while passing through infected and blood poison resulted. you on Prosperity Road which leads all incorporated towns to be reduced Born in Paris, France, Mr. Bowles, to Lasting Peace. Uncle Sam wants until reasonably safe and stop for who was 53 years old, was the son everyone to go. Ask about it at any passengers at all county seats. We of James W. Bowles of Waynesville, bank or post office. This space regret to learn that our State has no N. C. Several years ago, he was donated by Troutman Bros., statute making it voluntary noted as a breeder of fine race Shepherdsville, Kentucky. manslaughter for causing the death horses, but in recent years, devoted ***Mt. Washington of a patron by the gross and willful his land to raising Holstein cattle. negligence of those handling an He established the Kentuckyee Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Braithwaite and engine or train of cars, and those Holstein Company. Some years ago, sister, Pauline Johnson were guests directing same, and recommend that Mr. Bowles was secretary of the Sunday of J. W. Harris and wife. such a law be enacted at the next Kentucky State Fair and later served General Assembly. Mrs. John Lloyd and son, of as a member of the Board of Louisville, are visiting her mother, Respectfully submitted, Stoney Agriculture. Mrs. Jas. Markwell. Weller, Foreman of the Grand Jury; He leaves a widow, who was Miss J. Lewis Williams, Commonwealth Mr. and Mrs. Pate Wiggington have Madge Nichols and three sisters and moved from Whitfield to the cottage Attorney, Tenth Judicial District. a brother. The body was taken to Jan 2, 19l7, Filed in court. Attest: V. of Mrs. W. E. Crenshaw here. Bardstown for burial. H. Rouse, Clerk, Bullitt Circuit Harold Barnes, of Camp Zachary Court. ***Rupture Expert Here Taylor, was here Sunday. ***Moving Day at Court House F. H. Seeley, of Chicago and Misses Kate and Lulie Swearingen Philadelphia, the noted truss expert, Monday was moving day at Bullitt’s went to the city last week to stay will be at the Seelbach Hotel and Temple of Justice. C. P. Bradbury during the remainder of the winter will remain in Louisville this moved across the house to the with their niece, Mrs. J. C. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, only County Judge’s Office. T. C. Carroll Showalter and Mr. Showalter. Jan. 13, 14, and 15. Mr. Seeley says: succeeded him as County Attorney. “The Spermatic Shield will not only Marion Mothershead, youngest son J. W. Croan went to the Sheriff’s retain any case of rupture perfectly, of Mr. D. T. Mothershead, has Office. Frank Monroe took charge of but contracts the opening in 10 days enlisted in the Marine Corps and the Capitol Building, and the rock on the average case. This instrument will leave this week to enter a mansion at the east end. Bert received the only award in England training camp in Ohio. Shepherd, Assessor, Dr. J. H. Shafer, and in Spain, producing results Coroner. The Pioneer News wishes Forrest Barnes, of Owensboro, and without surgery, injections, medical all the new officers a pleasant and Ed Barnes and daughter, Mrs. Adam treatments or prescriptions. Mr. prosperous administration for the Lochner and Jas. Harris, of Seeley has documents from the next four years and that much good Louisville, were called here by the United States Government, will be accomplished. death of their niece, Katherine Washington, DC, for inspection. All McGee. ***Victims of Wreck Grows to 50 charity cases without charge, or if Dead. any interested call, he will be glad to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Allen, of show same without charge or fit Bloomfield, friends of the family, J. E. Bowles, horseman of them if desired. Business demand also attended the funeral. Bardstown, the fiftieth victim of the prevent stopping at any other place disastrous wreck at Shepherdsville, Mr. William Alcorn, age 85, died at in this section. PS - every statement died of blood poisoning early Friday his home near here last Thursday in this notice has been verified night. He was a member of the morning at St. Mary and Elizabeth before the Federal and State Courts. Hospital. Christian Church. He funeral was F. H. Sheeley.

Page 10 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 conducted at the M. E. Church by to relieve her suffering, but all in If you can’t have your own way in the pastor, Rev. D. R. Peak, vain were the efforts for only God everything, keep silent and read the Saturday. He leaves several children could bring relief and she was lifted Third Chapter of James. to the home above on angel wings at and grandchildren. If you have backslidden, read the 4 p.m.. Katherine was a sweet Friends here were sorry to hear of Seventy-third Psalm. Christian girl, leaving with her the death of Mr. J. L. Sneed. He was family the assurance that her home is ***Deaths well known here and had many eternal joy and peace. She would friends who were always glad to Thomas William Schaefer, son of have been thirteen years old next William Schaefer, whose home was welcome him on his visits to our March, large for her age, but a child town. at Chapeze, Kentucky met death in in manner. Funeral services were the terrible accident which happened conducted Sunday at the Baptist Mrs. W. L. McGee received the sad at Shepherdsville Dec. 20. He had Church by Pastor, Rev. H. B. news from her sister, Mrs. Ula (?) been a day student at St. Xavier’s Wilhoyte assisted by Rev. D. R. Crenshaw, of California, of the death (can’t read several lines) The Peak, with interment in the cemetery of her husband, Dr. Jesse M. Funeral services, with Requiem High here. Crenshaw on Dec. 22. Dr. Mass were conducted at St. Vincent Crenshaw, whose early years were She is survived by her parents, four de Paul’s Church in Louisville spent here and in other parts of th sisters, Mrs. Clarence Porter, Misses Monday morning, Dec. 24 after Bullitt, has many friends who will be Etma (sic), Frances and Sara; six which the body was interred in St. grieved to hear of his death He was brothers, Horace of Fern Creek, Jean Louis Cemetery. the son of the late Dr. H. F. and Walter of Indianapolis, Lewis, Crenshaw, who was a practicing To his bereaved parents and other William and Hubert and a number of relatives, the Pioneer News extends physician here for a number of other relatives and friends. years. He is survived by his wife, heartfelt sympathy. ***What to read four children, one sister, Mrs. Dulcie ***James H. Morrison Brown, of Los Angeles and one If you are rejoicing, read the Third James H. Morrison was born Sept. brother, Dr. O. M. Crenshaw, of Chapter of Philippians. Lebanon, Kentucky. 12, 1902, died Dec. 20, 1917. He If you have the blues, read the had just passed his 15th birthday. After a very brief illness of uremic Twenty-seventh Psalm. poisoning by much suffering, He passed through the grades at Katherine Lucille McGee passed If people seem unkind, read the Bardstown Junction School and into eternal rest Friday, Jan. 4. She Fifteenth Chapter of John. graduated in the spring of 1917. He entered the Shepherdsville High was the youngest child of Mr. and If you’re all out of sorts, read the School in the fall of l917. Though Mrs. W. L. McGee, a bright, lovable Twelfth Chapter of Hebrews. school girl, the joy of the home and small in stature, and young in years, favorite among her schoolmates. If your pocketbook is empty, read he showed marked ability in his the Thirty-seventh Chapter of High School studies, especially She first complained of pains in her Psalms. mathematics. head and back; Wednesday morning, she steadily grew worse, until Friday If you are hungry, read the Sixth Little Jimmie, as he was familiarly morning when she was thought to be Chapter of John. called, leaves many friends to mourn his sudden death. Especially do we better, but only for a short time was If you are discouraged about your sympathize with the grief-stricken this hope entertained. She again work, read Psalm CXXVI. became restless and all day her mind deaf father at whose side the little wandered, although she knew If your are losing confidence in men, fellow was always found. His everyone and would talk in a rational read the Thirteenth Chapter service as an interpreter for his manner for a few minutes at a time, Corinthians I. father cannot be fully estimated by in a second she would again be hearing people. delirious. All that loving hands and sorrowing hearts could do was done

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His remains were conveyed to The funeral took place from the St. George Bowman, who has been Pleasant Grove Church in Larue Vincent de Paul, at Nazareth Mother confined to his bed for some time, is County, the former home of his House, KY ???? Nativity of the able to be out again. Lord, December 24th at 10:30 parents, and laid to rest. G. S. Patterson spent Monday in the o’clock. ***Father Bertillo city. Father Bertillo was the founder of Mike Smith, who was hurt in the The awful railroad disaster at St. Aloysius Church here in wreck here Dec. 20th, has returned S hepherdsville last week Shepherdsville. He was a man who home. inexpressibly shocked our diocese, had no enemies, was liked by the city and state. And, our diocese all Protestants as well at the Catholics. Roscoe Tucker, who was hurt in the the more, inasmuch as among the He will be greatly missed by one and wreck Dec. 20, has about recovered dead was the exemplary and loved all here where he did so much good. and is out again. Reverend Father Eugene A. Bertillo, May he rest in peace. pastor of the congregation of the Mrs. Sallie O’Connor, of Louisville, Holy Redeemer, at Chapeze, in Part of this was taken from the spent from Saturday until Monday Bullitt County, Kentucky and its Catholic Record. with Mrs. W. C. Herps. dependent missions. In connection ***Advertisement - Spirella Corsets- Mr. Elmer Samuels, of Camp with his sudden and violent death, Emma B. Maraman, Shepherdsville. Taylor, who came home Xmas on a consoling – indeed, most consoling furlough, has pneumonia. – was the announcement that the ***Kindly Return - Wire-stretchers dear young Priest, met his death, by belonging to O. A. Lutes & Co. Miss Fronia James, of Leaches, is the Grace of God, bearing on his the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jos. ***Cash Paid for Dead Animals and person the Most Blessed Sacrament Trunnell. Live Plugs - F. W. Lee, to a distant sick parishioner. Death Shepherdsville. Tom Hibbs and wife spent Tuesday overtook him while on the most with Mr. Henry Hibbs. sacred priestly duty. He was, as it ***For Sale - Big Jack to highest were, another Christopher. The bidder, sure foal getter, mules to G. W. Maraman has a new auto Blessed Sacrament was found intact now. Hardie Cruise, Bardstown truck. Junction, Ky. on his person, and over his heart, by Capt. J. H. Linn, who has been very the Rev. P. M. Mononghan, ***Lost in Wreck - Pocket book, sick, is some better. Chaplain of St. Thomas Orphans with between $16 and $17, locket Mrs. W. C. Herps spent the first of Asylum, Louisville, who on learning and note addressed to Croan & of the disaster, had repaired at once this week in the city. Griffin. Finder return to this office. to its scene. There, he found the Howard Jones, of Louisville, is the ***Advertisement - Fred Rush, the remains of his brother Priest, and guest of his sister, Mrs. Lindsay Butcher at Troutman Bros. happily, not mangled, as were most Ridgway. of the other dead. Up to our press ***Card of Thanks from mother and hour, we awaited a sketch of his life Chas. Atcher, of Lebanon Junction, father of William Thomas Schaefer. from those who knew Father spent Monday here. ***Full value paid for furs, hides Bertello better than did we. He was, W. P. Solmon (sic), of Lebanon and skins. John White & Co., if we be not misinformed, a native of Junction, spent Monday here. Turin, Italy. He was in the thirty- Louisville, KY. third year of his life. On the 17th of Miss Essel Hoffman, of Louisville, ***Personal Dec. in the year l908 (looks like), spent Sunday with Mrs. Susie the Right Rev. Dr. Dennis G. Will Magruder, of Deatsville, spent O’Bryan. Holiday with his sister, Mrs. W. S. Donoughue, at the time, Titular Miss May LaHue leaves this week Bishop of ??? and auxiliary of Rouse. for her home near Leitchfield. Indianapolis, ordained him (can’t read a few lines). Miss Stella Hedges spent last Friday with Mrs. C. F. Troutman.

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Miss Margaret Thomas, one of the ***Announcement - Collector of All his potatoes and canned food former teachers, spent Xmas Internal Revenue, T. Scott Mayes to was destroyed. Mr. Merhoff rented holidays with Mrs. Eva Brown. come to Bullitt County, ready and the Ball residence for him to move willing to help persons subject to the into. Cannot each one of us spare of C. T. Meredith was the guest of his income tax, make out their returns. can of something to supply their mother one day last week. (Article) loss? The fire was caused by a Mrs. Mollie Nusz spent last defective chimney and occurred in ***Advertisement - Ford, the Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. R. L. day time but few persons were Universal Car, Havoline Oil Troutman. passing and the house burned available. - Gatton Garage Company, rapidly. Miss Irene Crutcher spent the Shepherdsville. weekend in Louisville. Rev. Beaty filled his appointment at ***Safety First, Saturday Night, Jan. Little Flock Sunday. He came out “Rip”, for a wonder, stayed at home 12, 8 p.m. Maccabee Hall, Mount Saturday in his new Ford last Sunday. Washington, KY, given for the accompanied by Mr. Garrard as benefit of the Mt. Washington ***Many Valuables Still Missing chauffeur and they were entertained School. 35, 25 and 15 cents. by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bell. Many inquiries come into this office ***Advertisement - Victorian Hotel for valuables lost on night of th Miss May Christopher is the guest of - 10 and Broadway. $1 per day and Mrs. W. H. Beeler. Shepherdsville disaster. While many up. valuables have been located and Little Louise Cochran spent returned to the owner, friends or ***Adm-Notice Christmas day with her grandmother, relatives, every day inquiries have All parties having claims against or Mrs. Masden, in the city. been coming into the News office in owing the estate of Kate Ice, Dec., regard to money, watches and all Misses Mary and Florence Wright will file same properly proven spent Christmas in Shepherdsville. kinds of jewelry, overcoats, etc lost according to law . C. L. Croan, Adm. on the night of the wreck. Mrs. Floyd Jenkins and son spent the ***Raise More Hogs. Anyone in this vicinity locating or week end in Louisville with her finding valuables will please report The United States Department of sister. or leave same at this office and they Agriculture says that more meat is S. G. Thornsberry has joined the needed and needed quickly. (Article) will be returned to the rightful other Solons in Frankfort. We are owner. ***Hebron sure Garrow will fill his position ***Fiscal Court Meets with much credit to himself and to Clay Porter, of Camp Zachary his friends. He has always made Taylor, visited friends here during The members of the Bullitt Fiscal good wherever placed. Court met here last Saturday forthe his furlough. All remarked on the last time to finish up all old business improvement to his physique since Uncle Abe Dann, a suspected (sic) and turn over the books to the new becoming a military man. colored man, living at Mr. Strange, was found dead in the yard this officers. Just before they adjourned, Price Howlett, of Pitts Point, spent a morning, Dec. 28. The coroner Judge Funk with squires Bolton, part of the holidays at J. R. Ball’s. Kelly, Smith and Gentry all sang, found death due to the cold. He had “God be with you till we meet John Shanklin has moved to Hubers, not been well for some time, and had again”. where he has taken the farm of his gone out during the night and father-in-law, Willard Bell. We perished. ***Advertisement - For weak regret to lose John. He seems Nearly all the young folks have an women, Take Cardui , the Woman’s naturally to belong here where eruptive disease, but are indignant if Tonic. everyone likes him. a doctor calls it German measles. ***Susan’s Gentleman, five-reel Mr. Greer, who works for John Roger Barger and wife will go to Blue Bird Photoplay at the Masonic Merhoff, lost much of his house hold housekeeping at the Joe Roger Lodge. 5 and 10 cents. stuff when fire destroyed his home.

Page 13 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 residence, owned now by Mrs. Miss Mary Jane Trunnell, regular Camp Shelby, but Ray says he Barger. Their mother’s homestead, substitute teacher for Bullitt County. would rather follow the mules than occupied since the foundation in to work for Uncle Sam. Private Otis Mrs. Stella Brumley Simmons 1793 by Edward Rogers in Virginia S. Masden, a widely known lad closed her school at Needmore last and occupied ever since by Mr. among Bullitt County school Friday and left for Louisville, where Rogers until now. teachers, is at Camp Shelby, was she will make her future home. allright, but he would rather be at With regret, we read the death of Prof. T. E. Clelland, of Clarksville, Lebanon Junction just at present. Mr. J. L. Sneed. While he was has been chosen as Supt. of the High editor of The Pioneer, we learned to Dutch Kirn (sic) is on kitchen police School at Lebanon Junction, the esteem him highly for the many acts now and gets off three days a week. place having been made vacant by of courtesy and appreciation given to Dutch says that beats drilling every Prof. Fallis election to the County us as his correspondent here. We day of the week, and getting extra Supt. office at Danville, Ky. shall never forget these. duty also. ***Suggestions by State School ***Advertisement - McCalls Clifford Martin, a well known lad of Supt. Gilbert to improve schools in Magazine, fashion authority for Lebanon Junction is at Camp Shelby Kentucky. nearly 50 years. 75 cents a year. with the 1st Field Hospital. Clifford ***Adm. Notice likes it real well, but says when he Jan 18, 1918 get out of the army, he would spend O. W. Pearl, Adm. for estate of the rest of his days at Lebanon ***School News David M. Maraman, deceased. Junction. Miss Irene Crutcher and Miss Lula ***Bullitt County Boy on Way to Corporal Leslie Milligan, a well Cook have measles and both have France. known lad of Lebanon Junction, is been compelled to give up work in Hattiesburg, Miss. Dec. 26, 1917. with the 128th Military Battalion. the school room for the past week. Letter to the Pioneer News. Leslie likes it fine because he served On account of bad weather and the Uncle Sam on the Mexican border Dear Sirs: many creeks in that section, the and Leslie hope to be back in trustee has decided to finish out the While I have some spare time, I will Lebanon Junction some day to be school at Corinth in the early spring. write you all a bit of news from with his friends and companions. “Camp Shelby” which I hope you Miss Mary Dawson, who has been Private William Madison Shearer, a will publish. teaching very successfully at Pitts well known fellow of Bullitt County, Point for several years, closed the The boys of the 138th Field Artillery, has arrived in France o.k. We all present term of school there Tuesday formerly the “Old First Kentucky hope Mack good luck and hope he with a nice treat and a short Infantry”, are planning on a Big gets the Kaiser and saves us boys the entertainment. Xmas. They have begun to talk trip. Not that we are afraid to go, but about “Old Friends” who ought to just simply to save Uncle Sam some Bruce and Norman Bridwell, sons of sent them presents. money and trouble. Prof. and Mrs. Chas. G. Bridwell, left immediately after the holidays to Robert Smith, formerly of Lebanon Private Otis S. Masden wishes all of attend school at the Lindsay Wilson Junction, was honorable discharged Bullitt County people a Merry Training School. from the service Dec. 20. Bob’s Christmas and a Happy New Year friends hated to see him leave, but I and hopes to see them again soon. Miss Bertha F. Engle, who has been don’t think that Bob hated to go. sick for several weeks, is much Dear Sirs - I hope to see this bit of Blanford Smith, his brother, is improved and reopened her school at news in the Pioneer News, as my feeling blue since Bob left and says Culvert Springs Monday. best girl sends me the papers every he really thinks that Uncle Sam week, not naming any certain party. Miss Stanley E. Wise, assistant ought to give him a discharge. Ray teacher at Hebron, is seriously ill Cambron, a well-known young lad Yours for luck, Private Otis S. and her room is being taught by of Bullitt County, is with the boys at Masden, Battery E 138th Field

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Artillery, Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, soon purchase a $4 “Baby Bond”. Porter Bridwell and Millard Mississippi. Save your tickets. Troutman spent Tuesday in Louisville. ***Card of Thanks from Mrs. Save - Emory Samuels, for kindness shown Dr. S. W. Bates, who has been 1. Wheat - Use more corn. during the illness of my beloved appointed 1st Lieut. in the Medical husband who was in the wreck. 2. Meat - use more fish and beans. Reserve Corps, left for Fort. Oglethorpe, Ga. Wednesday night. ***Coldest Weather on Record 3. Fats - use just enough The friends in this county of Mr. 4. Sugar - use syrups. Deepest Snow on record, 20 to 30 Lawrence Bates will regret to hear below Zero. Since Dec. 6, 46 inches and serve the cause of freedom. U. of his untimely death which of snow has fallen. S. Food Administrations. occurred last Saturday at his father’s ***Stores, theatres, factories, home in Jefferson County. Mr. Bates Bargains - $5 war stamps for $4.12 offices, saloons ordered to close was a cousin of Dr. Bates and Mrs. at any post office every Monday for the next ten weeks C. F. Troutman. ***Deaths as a drastic measure to relieve the Miss Lillian Pittman has returned to fuel famine. Mrs. Tillie Murray, wife of D. A. her school at Chapeze. Murray, died at her home near ***War Stamps Sold Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman Zoneton Tuesday evening of Plenty of interest being taken and entertained at dinner Sunday in the consumption, aged 42 years, ? Co. Chairman, C. L. Croan reports honor of Dr. Bates, who leaves soon months and 20 days. She leaves a the sale of Stamps and Baby War for Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. The husband and three children. Remains Bonds to the following well known following guests were present: Dr. were laid to rest in the Hebron and Mrs. Bates and Evelyn, Miss people and more sales are being Cemetery. added daily: Stallings, T. C. Carroll, H. H. Combs The five months old baby of Mr. and Woodford Troutman of the city. S. A. Hornbeck, Lidia Wilson, Thos. Carl Hardin died Sunday morning Wilson, Frank Robards, Mrs. S. W. Mrs. Mamye (sic) Carey was in the and was buried at Bullitts Lick Bates, C. F. Troutman, Ham Croan, city one day this week. Monday. J. W. Croan, Russell Henderson, Dr. S. W. Bates left Wednesday for ***Adm. Notice - C. H. Hill, Adm Henry Masden, Arthur Ice, Jas. Ice, camp where he will go in training to of estate of Mrs. Sadie Hill. John Glenn, Lena Patterson, Petas go to France. Hardesty, W. N. Griffin, Orrelea ***Notice - As I have sold my Croan, Vivian Shafer, Allen Ament, Mrs. Geo. Armstrong spent this General Store and merchandise, all C. L. Croan and one for each week with her mother, Mrs. who owe on account, will please member of his family, Birdie Ball Carpenter, who is very low. come forward and settle to save and several others. extra expense. W. B. Mattingly. Dr. Dodds, of Bardstown Jct., is Three of Shepherdsville’s most reported much better and will soon ***Personal patriotic merchants, Troutman Bros., be out again. Miss Sara Williams spent the week G. S. Patterson, Geo. W. Maraman George Bowman, who has been laid end with Mr. and Mrs. S. B. and Sons make the following offer. up for some time, is out again. Williams. For each $10 in cash tickets Lee Hamilton, of Louisville, spent Mrs. Howell Smith was in the city purchased at out store, we will give Monday here. one 25 cents thrift stamp or its one day last week. equivalent in Mdse. to the child or E. Z. Wiggington was here Tuesday. Mrs. Amanda Weller has returned person returning them to us. from a visit to her daughter in Miss Irene Crutcher, teacher in the This is a splendid chance for every Hardin County. school here, has been on the sick list. boy and girl to own a thrift stamp and enough to these stamps will

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Lindsay Ridgway and wife spent ***Thanks to Mr. Saddler. Last household goods are comparatively Tuesday in the city. Tuesday morning, the snow had new. Lee Hamilton, Executor. Jas. everything blocked, streets were Roney, Auct. The little folks have had a good time impassable. The snow was about 18 ***American Sugar Sent to France. sleighing for the last six weeks. inches deep when Mr. Ott Saddler American price rigidly regulated by made a snowplow and opened up the ***Births U. S. Food Administration. sidewalks so people could travel. Born to the wife of Everet Chesser, Consumers here pay 9 cents. Sugar Jan 11, a girl. *** Ship snow, first on record. cost 35 cents a pound during the Civil War. Refiners profits now The city officials of Chicago, seeing Born to the wife of Wilson Hatfield, curtailed. (Article) Jan 14, 9 lb. boy, Samuel Howard. 59 empty coal cars, loaded then with snow, thinking on reaching the south ***Events of World War during Born to the wife of Charles E. they would melt and it would be a 1917, compiled by E. W. Pickard. Shepherd, Jan 14, 9 lb. Boy Query cheap way to get rid of snow, but on This week begins a chronological Emmett. reaching Kentucky, they were met listing of the events of January and ***Executor Notice with a worse blizzard than in the February 1917. windy city and are now standing on Lee Hamilton, executor of John L. at Princeton to be unloaded. January 25, 1918 Sneed estate. ***No Sunday Trains ***Corn will win Democracy’s War. ***Lands Good Position. America’s greatest cereal crop is The Sunday trains from Springfield John L. Buckman, who held a good now moving to market. Mainstay in to Louisville, 9 and 11, and the nation’s crisis. (Article) position during the 1916 session of Greensburg and Bowling Green Legislature at Frankfort, has landed trains have all been taken off on ***Made-in-Germany lies circulated his position again and will be at the Sunday, the only one you can go on in Canada hinder Canadian food State Capitol for the next 60 days. If now is 24 which reaches here at 7:01 conservation. (Article) you want to see him, you will have and return on 21 at 8:30 p.m. to go there. ***British Government helps pay ***For Sale - 75 Minorca chickens, for bread. (Article) Johnnie Buck is one of the best story Fred Harshfield. Shepherdsville. tellers in the county and if you see ***Need Big Herds. Europe’s meat him in the Capitol, he will have a ***Invest in Snails to Make Money supply must come from American. large crowd of his friends around Warring nations have depleted live An investment of 10 cents three telling about his big catches in Salt stock at enormous rate, even killing years ago in imported snails has River. He is also one of the best dairy cattle for food. (Article) netted a profitable business for Me. shots in the county, being the only Veronica Scrimshaw, who is known ***Louisville a Hot Town. man holding the record of killing 2- to hundred of school children at 1/2 birds at a single shot. Louisville is surely the hottest place “The Snail Queen”. in Kentucky or the weatherman ***Dr. Roscoe I. Kerr of Belmont The small investment brought needs a new thermometer. In the will locate here to practice his thousands of snails. Me. Scrimshaw cold spell before last Monday night, profession soon. He will move in the sells to school children, fifty for 6 he only reported it as cold as one Sneed house for the present. Dr. cents and the madame throws in a bit below zero, when from every part of Kerr is one of the best Md in the of seaweed and sand. The children the state reported as low as 20 to 25 county and we are glad to welcome are so eager for snails that the below zero. Sunday night when it him here. He has been practicing madame’s profits sometimes reach was reported that all over Kentucky medicine at Belmont for several $12 a day. She is said to be the only from 28 to 30 below zero, he only years. woman known to raise snails. reported that it was 3 below zero on **Adm Notice - Chas. P. Raffo adm. the coldest night in the past 40 years. ***Sale - January 19, Estate of John of estate of Father E. A. Bertello. We will advise him to get a new L. Sneed. Personal property. All his

Page 16 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 thermometer or give the old one a grandstand at the Fairgrounds in a ***Closing Notice dose of oil so it will register correct. similar manner. Last week, all stores received orders ***First Bullitt County Blood shed We extend our sympathy to the to close on Monday. Later it was for World Democracy. Julian Bell bereaved and let us not forget that reported that they would open till Killed. there are some sixty other mother’s noon, but the last notice was to the sons of Bullitt facing death that effect that they could stay open all On Wednesday, Jan 10, Julian S. Freedom may live. Let us stand day and to sell only such things as Bell, enlisted seaman, was killed on behind the boys. Every cent invested necessary in the food line. The last board the battle ship Michigan, on in War Saving Stamps and Thrift report is to all stores now that the which he had been just lately Stamps will help to bring the war to store can stay open until noon and to assigned. His death was caused by a speedy end and bring home our sell nothing but food. the breaking of huge mast during a boys alive. terrible storm at sea and five others ***Food Administrator Coming met death with him. This is the first ***Notice T. H. Moss, Food Administrator for accident of the kind on record in the All parents should caution their the State of Kentucky will address history of our Navy. Julian Bell was children and all other children that the citizens of Bullitt County a Bullitt County boy and will be they see not to pick up anything on Monday, January 28, 1918, at the remembered as a crack baseball the streets or roads, as someone who Court House in Shepherdsville at 2 player on Shepherdsville grounds. put out poison Wednesday night to o’clock. His father, Sam C. Bell, purchased a kill the dogs, put strichnine on farm in Texas about two years ago All citizens who are interested in the sausage and put in little paper bags where the family, which included conservation of food and in assisting and left it all over town to get the our Army and the armies of our only father, mother and Julian, were hungry dogs. As for killing the dogs, allies, should be present. happy and prosperous. that was all right for we have too When war was declared, Julian, just many worthless curs now, but by Especially are the men invited to twenty-one, enlisted at once. He had putting it out that way, some child hear Mr. Moss, the real food finished preliminary training and may pick up a sack thinking it had situation in our State and Country. been lost by someone and causing had been assigned to active duty What would you say if you saw death. when the accident occurred and Mary Ann, your next door snuffed out a promising life and left ***Dog Killer in Town. neighbor’s cook, put a perfectly a desolate and lonely home. Julian good dollar bill into the garbage Last Wednesday night, the dog killer was the only child of Sam C. Bell pail? and Maggie Beeler Bell of Bullitt slipped in town and put out poison County, a grandson of the late John and at last reports about 10 of the What would you think if you saw S. Bell, miller (looks like) and wooly tribe had been found. It would Sarah Jane, the neighbor’s cook on Confederate veteran and grandson of have been a good thing if he had the other side, deliberately throw Chas. Bell, once proprietor of the gotten them all, but the worst in away enough bullets to refill our famous Bell’s Mill on Floyd Fork. town were left. son’s gun three times? He was closely related to the ***Dr. E. F. Horine, one the leading What would you say or think if you Bealmers, Summers, Williams and physicians of Louisville was yourself threw away fats and oils Robards of this county and the commissioned as a First Lieutenant from your table or from your Beelers and Stanfords of Jefferson and left for GA last week. Dr. kitchen, or if you allowed your cook County. His body was brought home Horine is a Bullitt County boy and to do so? to old Bullitt and laid to rest at his many friends and relatives here The answer to all three questions Hebron. A strange coincidence is wish him well and to return safe in a should be practically the same: that an uncle, Ben Bell had his short while. young life crushed out by a heavy waste, criminal waste at this time, post, which helps support the new and of material essential to the winning of the war.

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We all know the manner in which We have only to substitute another Desserts - Corn-meal molasses cake, the dollars and bullets might have food just as good. apple corn bread, dumplings, been spent, but a word about the fats gingerbread, fruit gems. The Corn of Plenty - Corn is that and oils. food. There’s a surplus of it. Hearty dishes - Corn-meal Fats are the energy giving foods of Providence has been generous in the croquettes, corn meal fish balls, the body, and when you throw them hour of our need. It has given us Meat and Corn-meal dumplings, away, it is like lowering the energy corn in such bounty as was never Italian Polenta, Tamales. known before. Tons of corn. of our boys in the trenches and in The recipes are in Farmers Bulletin Trainloads of corn. Five hundred our camps. 535, free from the Dept. of million bushels over and above our And, again, fats are used largely in Agriculture. regular needs. All we have to do is making glycerine, which in turn is to learn to appreciate it. Was ever ***Rabid Dogs again. Be careful used in making ammunition. And patriotic duty made so easy? And so with children. when we throw away fats, it is like clear? holding back the manufacture of A report on the dog head sent to the ammunition. America’s Own Food - Corn. It is State Laboratory last Friday has just the true American food. The Indians, been received by Dr. David Smith Read this advertisement taken from hardiest of races, lived on it. Our and his diagnosis of Rabies a German newspaper and see what forefathers adopted the diet and confirmed. This dog ran amuck they think of fats in actual dollars th conquered a continent. For a great Sunday, Jan. 13 and bit a number of and cents. section of our county, it has long dogs in Shepherdsville, a hog, and a For sale, for cash on delivery, fats been the staff of life. How well the colored child slightly. One dog for frying, 17 marks ($4.05) per South fought on it, history tells. belonging to Jailer Monroe, one to pound. Now it can help Americans win a Wm. Wade and two of Ott Saddler, world war. known to have been bitten have been Goose Fat - 22 ½ marks ($5.36) per killed and it is probable that a great Learn Something - Corn. It isn’t just pound, reads another advertisement. many more have been bitten. one food. It’s a dozen. It’s a cereal. Duck Fat 1/4 pound for 4.75 marks It’s a vegetable. It’s a bread. It’s a The extreme cold weather has driven ($1.13) is a Dresden bargain sale dessert. It’s nutritious, more food more than the usual number of announcement. value in it, dollar for dollar, than worthless half-starved curs into ***Face the Facts meat or eggs or most other Shepherdsville and citizens are vegetables. It’s good to eat; how warned to be on their guard, Let us face the facts. The war good you don’t know until you’ve especially when traveling the streets situation is critical. Unless the Allies had cornbread properly cooked. Best at night. fight as they never yet have fought, of all, its plentiful and its patriotic. defeat threatens. Hungry men cannot The loss of three valuable cows and fight at their best, nor hungry Corns Infinite Variety - How much nine hogs was the toll exacted by the natives. France, England, and Italy do you know about corn? About how cur dog evil in Bullitt County last are going hungry unless we feed good it is? About the many delicious year and three people were them. ways of cooking it? And what you compelled to take the Pasteur miss by not knowing more about it? treatment. We will have more to say Wheat Savings - They must have Here are a few of its uses. on this subject in our next issue. wheat. It is the best food to fight on. It is the easiest to ship. We alone can There are at least fifty ways to use Officers should see that everyone spare it to them. By saving just a corn meal to make good dishes for keeps their dogs up or kills them. dinner, supper, lunch or breakfast. little– less than a quarter of what we ***Worst Blizzard ate last year– we can support those Here are some suggestions: who are fighting our battles. And we in forty years sweeps this section Hot Breads - Boston brown bread, can do it without stinting ourselves. and causes record fall in hoecake, muffins, biscuits, griddle temperature. Big snow follows cakes, waffles.

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Monday. Sixteen below zero ordered, we will help with the rest of The many friends of Mrs. O. W. registered on the Government the good people of Bullitt. Pearl were glad to hear she is thermometer. Others registered from improving and will soon be out Burr Roby has moved in G. B. 24 to 25 degrees below. Sleet, then again. Herp’s house that was occupied by seven or eight inches of snow Howell Young last year. Our old Robt. Ice, of Louisville, spent preceded the drop in temperature. faithful war horse mail carrier, Will Monday with his brother, Jas. Ice, Forty to fifty miles an hour wind Troll is still on the job, never gets here. from the south and southwest too bad nor too cold for him. He has continued after the snowfall had Lem Swearingen, of Leaches, came not missed a day yet. It has not been ceased. down Monday. Lem said that he too cold to keep him from laughing. came after a thermometer as the one He was in good humor all the time. ***Advertisement with prices - Dan he had was not long enough to Cohen, Louisville. ***Wanted - A man to put in measure this cold spell and wanted a ***Advertisement with prices - tobacco on shares, 4 to 7 acres, good new one. ground, two room house. C. C. Myer Berman’s. Louisville. W. C. Herps Jr expects to leave in a Hackney, 1 mile N of Shepherdsville short time for Detroit, where he will ***Cedar Grove on the Preston Street Pike. accept a position. Comments on the weather including: ***Personal A few years back, it was rumored S. B. Stephens has moved to that we did not have old time winters Roy Thomas and wife, of Patterson’s (looks like) brick at the like we used to. But they have come Elizabethtown, spent several days corner of 3rd and Walnut Streets. this week with F. G. Thomas and to the conclusion that we have them Miss Maynor (sic) was the guest of yet. wife. Misses Combs and Burkholder (sic) In the past few months, we have had Mr. Leo Schelling and Pat Zwigard, Sunday. several to move into our of Louisville, spent Sunday with Bro. C. F. Allen’s mother is with neighborhood that used to be our Mack Maraman’s family. him this week. schoolmates. Mr. Kuhn and daughter, Evelyn and Miss Dove Lash of Vandalia, Ill., Elbert Lutes has purchased the old two sons, Lloyd and Howard left was the guest of Mrs. Conrad Casper Herps farm and is living on Sunday for Chicago to spend the Maraman last week. it. winter. Miss Nettie May Starks was a week T. N. Adams has purchased the Mrs. Annette Carpenter, who is on end guest of Mrs. Pearl Lee. Henry Deacon farm and moved to it. the sick list, is some better. Rev. Hogard (sic), of E’town, spent Mrs. John McKnight has sold her Geo. Bowman, who has been laid up Sunday night with Rev. Allen. farm to Roy Lanford. for some time with rheumatism, is able to be out again. Roy Calhoun was visiting friends J. P. Thompson has sold out to Mr. here last week. He goes soon to R. M. Heady, so this neighborhood A large crowd attended the sale of Washington DC to accept a is on a boom, and if the snow would the late J. L. Sneed Saturday. government position. go off, you would and could see the Everything sold well. farmers out in the fields gathering Millard Troutman left for Port Iley Jones and W. R. Greenwell of corn, so they could plant another Royal, SC Wednesday to join the U. Leaches were here Monday with crop. S. Marines. tobacco. Rev. J. H. Bolton has remodeled his Ora L. Roby spent Tuesday in the S. H. Harshfield and wife, of Bullitts house and made a two story front city. Lick were here Monday. and an ell in the back. Arthur Newman left this week to W. N. Griffin left Monday night for spend some time with his brother If the road is built from Cedar Grove Mississippi on a business trip. to the Nelson line this year as it is

Page 19 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 and other Bullitt County boys at with herpes zoster which brought on interment was made in Mount Hope Hattiesburg. intercostal nerve trouble. He moved Cemetery with Masonic honors. to Kansas City and underwent an ***Pleasant Grove ***Baptist Church Services, Rev. B. operation at Bethany Hospital in the Haywood, Pastor. hopes of regaining his former health Mrs. Fannie Hall, Mrs. Mollie ***Death of Prominent Dentist but received no relief. They lived in Bridwell, Mrs. Oscar Owen, Mrs. Kansas City until January 16, 1917, Edith Hall and Josh Hall from Camp The many friends of Mrs. George M. when he came to Clifton. While Taylor were recent guests of R. F. Barrall, of Kansas City, Kansas will residing here, he was engaged in the Owen and wife. read with regret the following article practice of dentistry and he enjoyed from a Clifton Kansas paper. Mrs. Henry Bell and daughter, Miss the friendship of all who knew him. Evelyn, spent one day the past week Dr. Charles Parker Gillespie was He has cooperated in all the public with Mrs. T. H. Wise. born in Newark, New Jersey, May enterprises, assisted the young Fifth, 1853, and died at his home in people in their work, attending Mrs. Sallie Russell, of the city, is Clifton, Kansas, January Third, 1918 lodge, church and patriotic meetings visiting the family of J. D. Hough. being 64 years, 7 months and 28 as the health of himself and the Mrs. James Ridgway and daughter, days of age. health of his wife would permit. He Miss Cordelia, spent Thursday with was a very solicitous of his wife’s Dr. Gillespie grew to manhood the former’s sister, Mrs. Albert health and very faithful to her in her Armstrong. principally in New York City and sickness. Philadelphia and in 1874 he Carl Owen and wife spent the past graduated from a dental college in He was member of three lodges, week with the latter’s parents, J. W. the latter city. In 1880, he came to Masonic, Odd Fellows and Knights Lloyd and wife. Kansas City and located in Dodge of Pythias. While residing in Glen City, then in a frontier town, and Elder, Kansas, he assisted in the Will Simmons and wife, who were later, in 1885, engaged in the reorganization of the IOOF Lodge of recently married, will make their practice of dentistry, which that place and did much valuable home in the city. profession he has followed since that work for the order. He has been a Tillman Ridgway, Everett time. Mason for a quarter of a century, Armstrong, J. W. Lloyd, Herman forming the order in Clyde in the Owen, Basil Scott, Louis Whitledge, In 1884, he was united in marriage early nineties. He was a lover of Fred Owen, Thomas Bridwell, James with Miss Lula Blanton and leaves outdoor life and spent as much time Simmons, Harley Proctor, and one son, Charles P. Gillespie Jr of as his health and practice would Clyde, Kansas and one daughter, Robert Smith each sold a bunch of permit hunting and fishing and other hogs the past week. Mrs. Dora Gillespie Barrall of outdoor sports. Kansas City, Kansas. He also has Mr. and Mrs. Edward Owen had a His many friends, not only in three grandchildren, other relatives very sick baby boy the past week, Clifton, but in Clyde, Glen Elder and and a larger circle of friends to but glad to say, is very much other places, join with the grief mourn his death. improved at this time. stricken family in sorrowing and for In 1892, he was married to Miss kindly neighbor and true blue friend. Mrs. Georgia Gentry spent Sunday Mittie Ransopher (sic) of Clyde, with her mother, Mrs. Joe Dickey. Kansas and for a quarter of a The funeral services were held in century, she has been his constant Clifton Sunday afternoon, conducted Miss Lula Stallings spent Thursday companion in travels, assistant in his by Rev. B. M. Nunally, assisted by with her grandmother, Mrs. Jennie work, and faithful attendant in Rev. H. R. Fleming. The Mason Whitledge. services were in charge of the sickness. For a number of years, they Mrs. Robert Grant, Mrs. E. S. Grant Clifton and Clyde lodges. The Odd lived in Clyde and later moved to and daughter, Miss Eudell, spent a Fellows and the Rebekas’s attended Glen Elder, Kansas where they lived day recently with the former’s ths services in a body. The remains for six years, moving to Council, mother, Mrs. Will Jones. Idaho in 1912. Here he was stricken were taken to Clyde, where

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Little Miss Wilma Proctor spent the near, from 12 to 22 below zero the We neglected to record the marriage week end with her sister, Mrs. past week. of Miss Grace Jenkins to Mr. Ben Virgie Jones. Whitehurst during Christmas weeks. Louis Stallings is on the sick list this Miss Grace is one our fine girls, week. Mrs. Ida Hecker and Mrs. Roy pretty and practical and we trust she Stallings were guests of J. D. ***Death has made a wise choice. The will Hough’s family Thursday. reside in Pineville, Kentucky, I hear. Mr. Ben Vanvactor, died at his home Mrs. Underwood, Mrs. Lillie We extend congratulations. at Lebanon Junction Jan. 26, aged 74 Bridwell, Miss Ruth Wickum, years. Mr. Vanvactor was one of the The type setter made us say some Charlie Stallings and Master Rossell most prominent citizens of that foolish things in our last letter, so we (sic) Bridwell spent a day the past place. He was the father of Mr. L. will try to write a plain hand. week with Mrs. Eva Bridwell. W. Vanvactor. His remains were laid Little Wilma Lee Cochran, aged 2 to rest in the cemetery at that place Rev. Skaggs did not meet his years and 3 months, infant daughter Wednesday. appointments here Saturday and of Jas. Cochran, died Dec. 21 after Sunday. ***Hebron two weeks illness of typhoid fever. Mrs. Bert Ridgway and little son, She has lived with her aunt, Mrs. W. We are snow bound. We can sit by Hulman, spent Thursday with Mrs. H. Beeler, since the illness and death the fireplace with its big fire log all Ethel Bridwell. of her mother last summer, and was aglow and read Whitter’s (sic) the pet of the household, being J. W. Lloyd and wife, T. H. Wise, beautiful poem, “Snowbound” and unusually beautiful and winsome. feel it was written for this occasion. Miss Lillian Lloyd, Marvin Mr. and Mrs. Beeler lavished their Stallings, Talmage Lloyd, little The snow in 16 inches on the level affections upon her and are heart Misses Paralee, Hazel and Dorothy and any where above that, it drifts broken since they have lost the Lloyd were recently entertained in up to 6 feet. sunshine of her presence, while her the home of Joe Dickey and wife. father is doubly bereaved of the loss The young folks had a candy pulling Mrs. Stella Brumley Simmons of wife and daughter. at Mr. J. W. Brooks last Thursday school closed Friday with a treat for evening. The weather was so We have just heard of the death of the children. inclement that few attended, but Mrs. Tillie Hedge Murray, who died Miss Eudell Grant was a guest of those few had a lovely time and at last mid-night. She had been in Mrs. T. H. Wise one afternoon the made some delicious candy, as we declining health for several years. past week. can testify. We will write more of her in our next correspondence. Will Gentry, of Bethel, has been Our girls who attend High School in confined to his room for five weeks Shepherdsville have been unable to ***Advertisement for Peruna for with rheumatism. attend, owing the deep snow. Catarrh of Stomach. Mrs. Temple is still very ill. At the sale of Mr. Kranz, fodder ***Commissioners Sale brought 70 cents a shock. Louis Stalling and wife, Vernon Ed. T. Duncan, Plaintiff VS G. H. Dickey, wife and son, Mrs. Hallie Mrs. H. B. Woods returned Sunday McLin, Defendant. after a week’s visit to her mother, Armstrong, and Master Russell Parcel of land #1, in Bullitt County Mrs. Hoagland of the city. Stallings were recently entertained on the Shepherdsville and in the home of Mrs. Ida Hecker. We appreciated the tribute to Judge Elizabethtown Road, adjoining lands Ernest Simmons and wife spent Funk in last issue, but why didn’t the of Goodrich, Noe, James Lee and Sunday afternoon with Bert writer pen the lines while Mr. Funk William Hays, mentions Elijah Ridgway and wife. was in office? McCubbins, George Yeast. Thermometer registered here in this Our school has gone right along in Parcel #2 mentions Wells, Goodrich, neighborhood and others places spite of weather conditions. Davis Bumgardner, the widow

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Duncan, G. D. Whittinghill, J. Ridgway, Forrest Wofford, Roger demonstrates that the present board Robert Foster, Rufus C. Foster. Wiggington, Muir Funk and Thomas believes in problems of that kind, as Trunnell. 2 out of 10 were of that type. Signed W. H. Rouse, Special Commissioner. The Carnegie Hero Fund Committee ***Wheatless Mondays and has just sent Prof. J. L. Pilkenton a Wednesdays and one wheatlesss ***Events of World War during check for $1000 to be invested in meal every other day are ordered. 1917, March, April and May. any worthy cause, for his act of (Article) heroism last year in saving the life of February 1, 1918 ***Food Administrator, Sackett a little girl, who in front of a train at advises Kentuckians of additional Broadhead, KY. ***School News requests of Government in regard to The following students, mostly from Mr. Pilkenton was for 8 years conservation of food supply of the the rural schools, took the first County Supt. of the schools of nation. (Article) Hardin County and is now principal common School Diploma ***Registration of German Alien Examination for 1918 at the Court of the school at Broadhead. enemies will be held throughout the House last week. Emma Smith, Julia Miss Zella Owen has been employed Western Federal Judicial District of Tierney, Linda Pendleton, Brooks to teach in the Shepherdsville graded Kentucky Feb. 4 - Feb. 6. (Article) Tyler, Curtis Smith, Virginia school the remainder of the present Goodrich, Effie Johnson, Nina ***President calls on all loyal term. Miss Owen has been teaching Cornell, Howard Mathis, Hazel Hall, Americans to united in campaign to in the rural schools for several years Evelyn Lanyans, Elzy Owens. The save food. (Article) and was educated at the Lindsay last will be held in May and pupils Wilson training school and at the ***Hebron passing their examinations are local high school. entitled to free tuition in any County Mr. Sam Williams is quite ill at his High School in Bullitt County. Chas. Hardesty, Mary Bell and Zella home. Owen were here last Friday and The death of Mrs. Tillie Murray, a Mr. Robards, who has been in failing Saturday with pupils for the former teacher at Lebanon Junction health for some time, is worse. Diploma examination. and a most excellent lady, was We are glad to hear that Mrs. B. B. received by her many friends here Miss Wise, primary teacher at Johnson is better. with deep regret. She had spent all Hebron is able to back at her post, of her life in Bullitt County and had after two weeks absence on account Burke Williams and wife are at the many friends where ever she had of sickness. bedside of his father, S. B. Williams. taught or lived and since she leaves New single seats have just arrived H. B. Wood and wife were dinner three small children, her death is for the school at Glenn Ella and the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Holsclaw indeed a very sad one. teacher, Miss Ridgway, with the Sunday. Mr. Wood is a second Mrs. Murray was the mother of Ruth help of her pupils have already paid cousin of Gen. Leonard Wood, now and Barrett Murray who are doing 50 per cent of the cost. lying wounded in France. good work in the Freshman class in Mr. S. O. Thornberry, our Hon. S. G. Thornberry spent the the local high school. Representative at Frankfort, recently week end here with his parents. I see The boys basketball team of the introduced a splendid resolution in from the Frankfort paper that our Shepherdsville High School went to the House which was passed Representative is not idle. We know Louisville Friday afternoon to play unanimously and indorsing President Garrow would make good. St. Xavier High School team and Wilson. There are two bills we wanted lost 21 to 29. The Louisville critics Many teachers have been neglecting passed, one to make Feb. 2nd a legal credited Samuel Ridgway and to teach even the simple rules on holiday, the other to pension old Forrest Wofford as being the stars measurations (looks like) to pupils dogs that have had tax paid on them from Bullitt. They following boys for common school examinations, for 10 years. We trust our law played, C. F. Troutman, Samuel but the recent questions clearly makers will see the importance of

Page 22 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 these things and act a hint to the National German Bank to the Miss Mary Dawson is visiting in wise. National American Bank. Louisville for a week. Our school goes right on regardless ***Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mr. Jesse and Bernie Dawson are the weather conditions. Mrs. J. R. Howell to the folks who visiting their brother, Floss and kindly came to our rescue when our Horace in Arkansas for a few days. The remains of Mrs. Martha Parrish, house burned and especially Mr. Miss Grace French has been visiting who died Friday night, were buried Saar for giving us a shelter from the Lillian McNulty in Hardin County. at Hebron Sunday. Rev. Combs held cold. services at the grave. Dr. Roscoe I. Kerr of Pitts Point has ***House Burns The children of Will Becker and moved to Shepherdsville. Mr. Robert Howell lost his residence Floyd Jenkins have measles. ***Personal last Friday morning by fire. It is Mrs. Jas. Pope spent several days supposed that it caught from a Mrs. J. Weatherford spent from with her mother who was ill. defective flue. He lost most all his Friday until Monday with her The large crowd of people who clothing and household effect. We relatives in Hart County. have been able to find out where he attended the funeral of Julian Bell, Robt. Ice and wife spent Sunday had any insurance. Loss about despite the severe weather, was a with F. G. Thomas and wife. tribute to one of our boys who gave $2000. his life for his country. Our beautiful Dr. Roscoe R. Keer (sic) moved here ***Bullitt County farmers to cemetery at Hebron may open to last week. organize under extension division of receive many more before the war Kentucky Agriculture College and Miss Mollie Roby of Leaches spent ends. U. S. Dept. of Agriculture in view of Saturday here. the war crisis and the necessity of We mourn with the bereaved parents Roy Maraman, who has been on the increased production on the but, Oh, how honored to have a son sick list, is out again. to give. American farms. (Article) Wanted: your clock to fix. J. ***Still More Rabies Roy Stallings, our faithful mail Weatherford, the Jeweler. Pioneer carrier has received a medal for Mr. Ambrose Vance lost a valuable News Building. service in this awful weather. cow last Wednesday from Rabies. Several loads of tobacco were This is the second cow Mr. Vance ***Poem - A Dream of Peace - by ?. brought to the different houses here has lost from this disease within two D. Shelton. last week. months. Comm. of Agriculture to ***Advertisement - Get the most for present a bill to the Legislature, with Judge Funk, of Brooks, spent your Cash at Buky’s Cash Store, the indorsement of the sheep Saturday here. Shepherdsville, Kentucky. breeders and should have support of Jas. Maraman, who will oversee C. Bullitt County farmers, which will ***Notice to our friends and P. Bradbury’s farm has moved here. patrons, as we have two tons of print provide a higher tax on dogs and paper somewhere between reimburse stock owners for damages Mrs. Maggie Howlett has moved to Shepherdsville and Cincinnati which done to stock by dogs. This outbreak the Foster House to reside. of rabies is becoming a serious has not arrived yet and as we are Prof. Daniel, of Mount Washington, matter and farmers should use anxious to go to press, we will have was here Saturday. to use all colors and sizes to get out radical measures to protect their our edition this week. stock by shooting every stray dog Mr. Webb Drake is on the sick list. when comes within range. ***Nearly all the big banks all over Howard Maraman, who was hurt in (Highlights) the country which had a German the wreck here Dec. 20th, was name attached to it are having it ***Pitts Point brought to his home here Saturday. changed to an American name. The Mrs. Kate Kelley, who has been on Perry Mumford has moved to his latest one to change its name was the the sick list, is now improving. new house near Salt River.

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Mrs. Nancy Baldwin of Miss Frannie Compton spent several life was exemplary, because of her Jeffersonville, Ind. is spending some days last week with her sister, Mrs. cheerfulness, gentleness and time with her daughters, Mrs. W. O. Palmer Hedges near Hebron. sweetness of disposition. She Kulmer and Mrs. T. H. Kulmer of endeared herself to all who knew Mr. James Engle is improving after this place. her. a serious attack of pneumonia. J. R. Cornell and Robt. Grigsby and ***Stites Owing to the extreme cold weather son of Mount Washington. spent and shortage of fuel, no church was Miss Clara Tierney has returned Friday here on business. held here Sunday. home after spending several days in the city. Mr. Lewis Field was called home Misses Hays and Jeffries, our from Evansville last week where he splendid teachers, have faced the Private Herbert Funk, of Camp had gone to spend the winter. blizzard and not missed school a Taylor, spent Sunday with his J. B. Proctor and son spent Monday day. brother, Ernest Funk and family. here. John Lee Jr spent Saturday in Rev. H. D. Burns and wife, of Mrs. Rennison and Mrs. Mollie Shepherdsville. Louisville, were the week end guests of her parents, H. E. Brown and Nusz spent last Thursday with Mrs. Mrs. Wm. Roney and sisters, Misses wife. C. F. Troutman. Garnett and Thelma Masden were in Miss Stella Hedges was the guest of Louisville Thursday. Willie Barnett and Edward Smith called on Misses Hallie and Pansy Mrs. C. F. Troutman last Saturday. Judge Gregory, of Louisville, was Stibbins Sunday. Mrs. S. W. Bates was a guest at a out recently looking after his luncheon given by Mrs. Mary J. farming interest here. Mrs. Ophelia Mae Wash, of Diecks at the Watterson Hotel last Louisville, spent Sunday with her Mrs. Chester Hill spent a few days Wednesday for some of the officers, mother, Mrs. F. Ferguson. in Louisville last week with her O.E.S. sister, Mrs. Anderson, who is Stanley Brown called on Miss Ethel Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Heartick of seriously ill. Spencer of Medora Sunday. Louisville were guests Sunday of Mrs. John Masden, who fell on the Mrs. Will Bower spent Tuesday in Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman. ice and fractured a bone in her ankle, Louisville. is getting along nicely and her C. F. Meredith spent a day this week Lindsay Mattingly, who has been friends hope she will be out again with his mother. quite ill with pneumonia, is reported soon. Miss Irene Crutcher spent the week better. Quite a number have German end with her mother at Ghent, ***On the Mount Washington Road Kentucky. measles, here. When Everett Armstrong cut the ice Miss Geneise (sic) Harned has G. W. Miller, of Knob Creek, was on his pond or his stock to get water, returned to Winchester where she is here Wednesday. he captured 136 fish. attending High School after Misses Elizabeth and Emma Smith, spending a few days with her Mrs. Biverly (sic) Mothershead Minerva and Linda Pendleton of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harned. continues very ill with consumption Cupio spent a few days with Miss at her home. Her sister, Mrs. Martha A gloom fell over this community Lula Ashby last week. Whitledge, of Warsaw, Ill. is with when the news reached here of the ***Belmont her for an indefinite stay. death of Mrs. Tillie Murray at her Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Davis spent home near Hebron. Mrs. Murray was The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Friday in Lebanon Junction. a resident of Belmont for a number Singleton Owen, who was born Jan. of years and has a host of friends 18 and lived only a few hours, was Ms. T. L. Coakley was in Louisville here to mourn her loss, as a interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery one day last week. neighbor, friend and mother. Her Sunday at noon.

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Mrs. Sallie Russell, of Shelbyville, ***Mt. Eden S. Fields of Loretta, and Lewis Field is spending a while with her sister- of ths county, one sister, Mrs. Miss Virginia Barrall is resting Ludwic of Louisville. in-laws, Mrs. J. D. Hough and Miss nicely at this writing. Mary King. Funeral services were held Sunday Miss Margaret Hardesty’s school after which the remains were laid to Miss Zella Owen closed her school closed Friday. at Green Briar, Monday, this being rest in the cemetery at Hebron. Miss Lula Cook began her school the second term she has successfully ***Advertisement - Victoria Hotel, Monday after a few weeks of taught there. Tenth and Broadway, opposite L & measles. Miss Ada Lillian Harris won the N Depot. European Hotel, Hot and prize for canning the most quarts The Misses Pendleton spent cold water in every room. Rates 116. Miss Hazel Hall was second Wednesday with Miss Margaret $1.00 per day and Up. Hardesty. with 61. Theo Nelson won the prize ***Advertisement - Flowers of for attendance. Mr. and Mrs. F. Geo. Shaffer of every seasonable variety, perfectly Russell Hall seems to be growing Memphis, Tenn. announce the arranged for Wedding Receptions very fond of his “Uncle” Barley Hall arrival of a 8 lb. boy, F. Geo. Jr, Jan. and every occasion. August R. as he visits him very frequently. 17th. Mrs. Shaffer, was Miss Helen Baumer, Florist. Masonic Temple, Lee, a former teacher of this county 320 W. Chestnut, Louisville. Charles Fisher has purchased a De and Metcalf County. The many ***Events of the World War during La Val Cream Separator from Dana friends send congratulations. Barnes, agent. 1917. - June, July & August. Two Mr. and Mrs. Roy Masden spent Column list of events. Miss Zella Owen has returned from Sunday with R. B. Holsclaw. Louisville, where she was the guest ***Mount Washington Mr. W. P. Foster and family spent of her sister, Mrs. Elmer Jones and Harold Barnes, of Camp Taylor, Sunday with his mother, Mrs. M. J. Mr. Jones at 616 E. Madison St. spent Sunday with his parents here. Foster. Miss Ida Mae Owen visited Miss T. H. Parrish and family spent The little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Vivian Harris in the home of Mr. Sunday with J. W. Parrish and wife. and Mrs. Barley Hall last week. Foster is spending a few days with W. P. Foster. Will Anderson and Mr. Collins, of Mrs. Irma Owen is improving from Louisville, were guests of Claud ***Deaths her recent illness. Anderson Sunday. Mrs. Mary E. Skinner, formerly of The many friends in this county of Miss Laura Daniels was able to be ths county, died at her home in Mrs. Fronie Brown of Louisville, back in school Monday, after Louisville, Thursday, Jan. 17, of who fell in the yard of her home, missing part of last week because of pneumonia. Aged 50 years. She breaking her hip and arm in two severe cold. places, will be glad to know she is leaves a mother and one daughter, doing nicely at the Norton Infirmary Mrs. C. O. Tydings, with whom she Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Troutman spent under the care of Dr. Grant. made her home. the weekend with his parents at Cox’s Creek. Mr. Grover Lee was honorably Her remains were laid to rest by the discharged from the duties of war. side of her husband in the family Mrs. C. O. Parrish spent two weeks We gladly welcome him home. burying ground near Cupio, Friday in the city with her mother, Mrs. morning. Hardy. Mrs. Johnnie Saar has returned home after spending some time with Mrs. Martha Parris died at her home Mt. Washington has also been her mother in Louisville. near Zoneton, Friday evening at 11 visited by mad dogs, and last week, p.m. of cancer of the stomach, aged a number of the dogs around town Have any of you seen Ora Roby 50 years. She leaves one son, were killed and the several others lately? He is growing a little Clarence Parris, four brothers, Geo. should have been. mustache. and James Field of Louisville and J.

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Miss Mary Harris, daughter of Jas. trustees sworn into office and ***Down with the Slackers. A. Harris, who has been employed complete reorganizations made for The present war is everybody’s war, for some time at the Western Union the coming year. and everyone should do his or her in Louisville, has been given a In the recent examination for county part, and this applies to firms as well government position and is now diplomas held here, the highest as individuals. (Article) stationed at Washington DC general average was made by Miss ***Listen to our Tale of Woe Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Parrish received Floye Owens of the Green Briar a letter the first of the month from School, while Brooks Tyler of Our Sunday pants are almost their daughter, Evelyn, that she Hebron made second. seatless. would sail the fifteenth with a The Shepherdsville Normal School Our Mondays are wholly wheatless. company for France in the Red will begin Feb. 25th and prospects Cross work. She has been for several Bud Hough, you see, is one half are favorable for a big class. See years in Denver, Los Angeles and feetless. Prof. J. H. Sanders for particulars. other Western cities. Our pies and cakes are all cooked Miss Lula Ashby, who was a The drama, Safety First, was sweetless. member of the 1917 class of the postponed from the twelfth to the local high school and who has been Our beds, I fear, will soon be sixteenth, on account of the weather. taking a business course since, has sheetless. Although the night it was given was just accepted a position with G. W. very unpromising, the audience was Saloons and soft drink joints are Maraman & Sons as bookkeeper. far beyond their expectations and treatless. about $50.00 with very small Mr. Blair Robards, a well known and We’re scared so “bad”, our hearts expenses was realized. Everyone highly respected citizen living near are beatless. was high in their praise of the Hebron, died last Monday. players, each one handling their part And, worst of all, our bread is Emma Smith, Julie Tierney, Howard as though it was an old story to them wheatless. Mathis, Brooks Tyler and several and only their youth could betray others entered school here the past How long ‘till every one is eatless? that they were amateurs. As usual, week. the comedy called forth much ***Save Seed Corn The time for completing the labor commendation and Miss Susan Good seed corn will be in strong census has been extended to Feb. Settle is this part as Mary Ann was demand next spring. It is in the 15th, owing to the bad weather and at her best and hard to beat. interest of every farmer to bear this teachers will please collect and mail matter in mind and to begin early in February 8, 1918 to us all blanks by Feb. 12th. the season to obtain the best quality. ***School News We sincerely believe that any person ***Bullitt County Booster having money to lend is making a Howard Roby, a former teacher of serious mistake in not buying Long needed party here to stay. We this county, who has been in the Liberty Bonds or War Stamp Bonds. have in course of preparing and will west for several years as a See your Banker or your Post Master shortly issue the first edition of the Government surveyor is with his at once and get him to explain the “Bullitt Booster”. This will be a parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levy Roby, of plan and etc. pocket size book of about fifty Belmont. pages. Mr. Jas. Cochran, one of the best Joe Harris and Joe Chappell, two known men in the county, died very It will contain a description of well known rural trustees, were here suddenly Sunday at his home near Bullitt County, her resources, Tuesday. Zoneton. He leaves several children, undeveloped opportunities, social, All rural trustees are required by law among them Prof. T. E. Cochran, religious, educational and health to meet at the Court House, March 2, who has a chair in a well known advantages, her proximity to the 1918 at which time the County Southern College and who was a largest market in the state, postal, Board will be chosen. All new teacher in this state for several years. telegraph and telephone facilities

Page 26 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 and everything which makes Bullitt week. Mrs. Troutman will visit valuable friend. His body was taken County a place worth living in. relatives and friends. Later, she will to Frankfort Ohio for burial. join her husband, who is at Wilcox, ***Breaks Arm It will contain a complete business, Ariz., where they will make their social, church, school, professional future home. Mrs. B. E. McElroy, of Brooks, fell and trade directory of this county. on the ice one day last week and Mrs. Robt. Hardesty, Chas. and Each book will contain an 18 x 14 broke her arm above the wrist. It was Margaret, spent from Friday til set by Dr. Hackworth and at last in. map of Bullitt County showing Sunday in the city. all roads, rural routes, schools, reports, she was doing nicely. churches, steel bridges and Miss Margaret Hardesty is attending Mrs. Henry Greenwell, of Leaches, Magisterial Districts. Dr. David school in Shepherdsville. fell last week and broke her Smith has worked upon this map for Master J. M. Foster spent Saturday shoulder. She was brought here and four years and it is as accurate as night and Sunday with Master Robt. her arm was set and last report could be made without an official Wallace. getting on nicely. survey. This map will be copyrighted under classified heads, Mrs. Joe Troutman, children and ***Fair Directors Meet we wish to list every Amusement, Miss Julia Snawder spent Saturday Outline plans for 1918 fair. Business, Profession, Trade, breeder night and Sunday with their sister, of stock or poultry, buyers of stock Mrs. J. M. Foster and M. J. Foster Fair Directors meeting held and tobacco, in fact, everything and family. Saturday, big attendance and several improvements made. dependent on the buying or selling Miss Gertrude Holsclaw, Mrs. V. E. public. Holsclaw and Miss Maude The officers and directors of the We invite everyone desiring Thompson spent one afternoon with Bullitt County Fair Association met classification in this directory to Miss Margaret Foster. Saturday with a fine attendance and after selecting Aug. 20 to 28 as the send name and address, nature of Mrs. Fred Harshfield and Mrs. Stark business, profession or trade to Dr. dates for the coming year, discussing spent Sunday afternoon with L. M. a number of important changes and Smith, Shepherdsville or the Pioneer Barrall. News and it will be printed in the improvements including a larger classified list free of charge. ***Sad and Sudden Death race track, the following Gen. Supt. were chosen and various In order to defray the expense of On Friday, Feb. 1, Dr. D. C. Committees appointed. publishing, we accept display Hanawalt died suddenly at his home advertisements at the following in Louisville of septic meningitis. Ring Marshall - Frank Bell rates. Display type in directory list Dr. Hanawalt was a United States, Gen. Supt. - Floral Hall - H. M. 25 cents, full page ad $5.00, half B.A.I. veterinarian and will be Trunnell, Mrs. J. W. Pope. page $2.50, quarter page $1.50, one remembered by many Bullitt County inch $1.00. The first edition will be farmers, where he assisted in Concessions - H. D. Shafer, R. L. 5000 copies. The work will be holding educational meetings and Simmons, Ora L. Roby, Lindsay revised and reedited every four other work in connection with the Ridgway. years. A number of booklets will be eradication of Hog Cholera in this Catalogue Revision - Gabe furnished each advertiser for county for over a year. Bealmear, Dr. Ridgway, John Barrall distribution. To no advertisers or Dr. Hanawalt was 46 years of age. Jr. outsiders, a minimum charge will be He was not only an exceptionally made as this is to be strictly a Bullitt Ladies Dept. - Mrs. J. W. Pope, C. P. completed veterinarian, but a Bradbury, J. F. Collings. County enterprise. practical breeder of hogs and cattle ***Mt. Eden and was popular with all who met Music - Newton Pearl, Clarence Lee. him. In his untimely death, the H. D. Shafer, Ora L. Roby. Mrs. Joe Troutman, four children Government loses an efficient Supplies - H. D. Shafer, Ora L. and sister, Miss Julia B. Snawder, servant and Bullitt County a arrived here from Medley, Mo last Roby, Lindsay Ridgway.

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Grounds and Improvements - Robt. Prof. Tom, Jim and Gober of this Considerably above the draft age, he Lee, A. B. Davis, J. W. Gaban. county. His second wife was Miss did not have to go, and with a large Magruder, by whom he leaves one and lucrative medical practice, a Pasture - Lindsay Ridgway, Ora L. daughter, Miss Dessie, several home of luxury and comfort, a Roby, Robt. Lee grandchildren also survive. Uncle talented, devoted and companionable Advertising, Printing and Soliciting - Jim was well known all over this and family and hundreds of warm, loyal R. L. Simmons, Ora L. Roby, Jefferson Counties. He always friends, surely he could have been Lindsay Ridgway, Chas. G. claimed he had four things to boast tempted into the army by nothing Bridwell. of,, that he was a Baptist, Mason and save the purest and loftiest a Democrat and everyone of his sons patriotism. Notwithstanding the very bitter cold were the same. weather, the following answered roll Few men have lived in Bullitt call: The tragic death of his son, Enoch, County had more friends than Dr. last August, weighed heavily upon Bates. A talented and well read Lindsay Ridgway, H. D. Shafer, Ora the old man and he has been failing physician, splendidly educated and L. Roby, H. H. Combs, Dr. Ridgway, ever since. He was laid to rest in at all times optimistic, he made Robt. Lee, J. M. Barrall Jr, John W. Hebron Cemetery Thursday with friends readily, and held them firmly Gaban, Gabe Bealmear, R. L. Mason honor conferred by Bullitt ever after. So far as we know, he is Simmons, E. R. Ash, A. B. Davis, C. Lodge of which he had been a the first man to volunteer who was G. Bridwell, L. L. Roby, Henry member for many years. above the draft age. He is now at Shelton, Newton Pearl. Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, in a big Mr. W. Blair Robards passed ***Back Yard Poultry army hospital training for service peacefully away at his home near “over there”. Arising at 5:30 in the Hebron early Tuesday morning. Mr. Raising small back yard flocks of morning, he is kept busy until 9:30 Robards was born in Jefferson chickens on table and kitchen scraps at night, when the lights go out. County, but had been a resident of to produce the family’s eggs and part When he has been sufficiently of its meat supply is a solution of Bullitt County of many years. He trained, he will be sent to a base one of the problems of the high cost was about 60 years of age. Mr. hospital in France, where he will of living, according to Farmer’s Robards had been a suffer by asthma help to care for the sick and bulletin 889 of the U. S. Dept. of and lung trouble for a long time and wounded. His many friends wish Agriculture. (Article) an invalid for over a year. He leaves him bon voyage, a safe return when a wife, who was Miss Bettie ***Births the war ends, and a long life among Williams and one brother, Mr. John the people who have known and Born to the wife of H. Price, Jan 22, D. Robards. admired him since he was a boy. a 12 lb boy. His remains were laid to rest in ***Cedar Grove Born to the wife of Richard Cundiff, Hebron, Wednesday afternoon. Feb. 5, a boy. Well, well, what do you say now? ***For Sale or trade When it don’t rain, it sleets, and ***Death of Two Prominent Men of Some fine young geese “Athuton” when it don’t sleet, it snows, so we Zoneton. Strane, single bird $3.00 in pairs, are in a middle of a bad fix. It is too James W. Cochran, age 74 years, $5.00 or will trade for hens. Call or bad to get wood and it is too cold to died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 3, at the address Mrs. J. H. Crigler, be without fire, so here we are and home of his son, James C. Cochran Shepherdsville. not done gathering our corn. But we at Zoneton. His death was due to ought to be thankful that we are still ***Bullitt Contribution to the cause. organic heart trouble. Mr. Cochran living. was twice married, his first wife Of the many young men who have C. E. Crenshaw has made him a four being a Miss Howlett by whom he been contributed by Bullitt County horse sleigh and is hauling daily had nine children. Six survive, in the cause of Freedom, none has from Shepherdsville. Henry and Lee of Missouri, Mrs. gone more fearlessly and heroically Wm. Beeler, of Jefferson County, than has Dr. S. W. Bates.

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Porte Mason, who works in the city, ***Death ***Personal came home Saturday and spent the In loving remembrance of Pearl Mr. W. B. Preston, who has been in day Sunday sleigh riding with his May, infant daughter of Joseph and poor health for some time, but is friends. Stella May Elzy, who died Jan. 22, some better and is spending some Elbert Lutes and family was out 1918. time with his son, W. M. Preston at Ravenna, Kentucky. sleigh riding Sunday. Death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mira Bolton has gone to Mrs. Joseph Elzy and plucked the Mr. J. E. Weller, of Leaches, was Louisville to stay with her daughter, flower that our Heavenly Father had here Monday, looking well. loaned them for two short months. Mrs. Cullen. The many friends of J. W. Jacobs Mr. Jeff has been called to the Sad is the home since the baby has will be glad to know he is able to be bedside of his father at Fern Creek. gone. out again. He has pneumonia. A vacancy which ne’er can be filled. Misses Sara Williams and Lillian Pitman and Mr. Jim Lee Williams Miss Margaret Hughes spent An angel was needed in the land Saturday night with Mrs. Burr Roby. spent the week end at Elizabethtown, above, Kentucky, the guests of Miss Leroy and Beckham Bolton and So the Lord in Mercy came down, William’s sister, Mrs. Henry Clyde Simmons were at the party Ghaskell. (sic) Saturday night at Frankie Noe’s and Chose Pearl from the rest and then reported a good time. said come, W. S. Rouse and Ben Bealmear have returned home after a pleasant visit In reading the papers, I see that they And no one understands. with friends in Frankfort, Kentucky. want the committees to unite in its ***Big Ad - Semi-annual, cut price Miss Fronnie James is the guest of observance of songs and make it a clearance sale. Schuster Bros. 108- national week of songs, beginning her sister, Mrs. Joe Trunnell. th rd 110 E Market Street, Louisville. Feb. 17 to 23 , so as to include the Mrs. Aetna Turner and children of nd 22 , Washington’s birthday. I think ***Salesman wanted - Lubricating Hazard, Kentucky, are with Mr. and that we all ought to do that much for oil, grease, specialties, paint. Part or Mrs. S. E. Hancock for the winter. our country and ourselves. The whole time. Commission basis until soldiers in the camps are taught to ability is established. Man with rig Mrs. Otis Russell is on the sick list. sing as a body, so we ought to lift preferred. Riverside Refining Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Rouse our voices and sing My County, Tis Company, Cleveland, Ohio entertained at an elegant four course of Thee, and other good songs. If we ***Wanted - a man to put in tobacco dinner recently. Covers were laid for can’t all get together, go where ever on share 4 to 7 acres. Good ground, fifteen. you can get a bunch. If you can’t get two room house. C. C. Hackney, 6 to the church, go to your neighbors Mrs. Robt. Lee is spending the week miles north of Shepherdsville with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. houses and school houses. I would Preston Street Pike. like to hear how many is in favor of Magruder. spending a week, once a day, having ***Advertisement - Helps sick O. W. Pearl spent Tuesday in the nd songs and preaching the 22 . This is women, take Cardui, the Woman’s city. an opportunity to do your bit. I think Tonic. the young folks could make the week W. T. Hill and son, of Belmont, ***Dr. Roscoe I. Kerr, Physician spent Wednesday here. more happy by going to their and Surgeon, Shepherdsville, Ky. neighbors houses and have singing. Office at Dr. Bates’ place. F. G. Thomas, who has been on the sick list, is some better. ***Lost - About two weeks ago, ***See Billy Ashby with Lutes & Black Poland China male hog, Co.. He is an up to date business Miss Lula Ashby has accepted a weighing about 200 lbs. with one man. He is strictly honest and a hard position with Geo. W. Maraman & white ear. W. N. Simmons, worker. Lutes & Co. have received a Sons. Shepherdsville. car of American Field Fence.

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Charlie Bridwell was in town also Joe Flood and Charles Fisher Dave Hall is quite ill at this time, at Tuesday with a load of chickens. fell and received some bruises, too. the home of his son, Nick Hall. Henry Jones and J. L. Raymond, of We congratulate Misses Hazel Hall Ernest Simmons and wife and father, Leaches, spent Wednesday here. and Floie Owen on passing the Kirby Simmons, spent Sunday with examination. Miss Hall is going to James Ridgway and family. L. L. Roby, of Belmont, was in town Shepherdsville’s High School and Wednesday. George Armstrong has purchased a began Monday. DeLaVal Cream separator. Don’t fail to attend the Farmers Mr. and Mrs. Pete Bleemel have had meeting at the Court House, Monday Everett Armstrong and wife spent a very sick child with pneumonia, at 1 p.m. Sunday in Shepherdsville, the guests but glad to say is doing nicely at this of Mrs. Younger. ***Pleasant Grove time. Oscar Owen, near Mount Vernon Dickey, wife and son, Misses Glacie Orms and Della Washington, killed a dog recently. It Ridgway were recent guests of Miss Master Darrell, were recent guests of was not known if the dog was mad Lillian Lloyd. T. H. Wise and wife. or not. It was seen to go through Master Allard and Wallace We were sorry to hear Mr. Vance Mount Washington to Fern Creek Armstrong spent Sunday with their lost a cow in the past few days, and back. And the same day, it came grandmother, Mrs. Armstrong. supposed to have hydrophobia. This down the Shepherdsville Road and is the second one. He lost one not back the same evening and on its Mrs. Roy Stallings spent one day the long ago supposed to have the same. way back, Mr. Owen killed it. Some past week with Joe Dickey’s family. This is a big loss. dogs have been killed the dog was Little Miss Lillian Tyler will spend fighting it. Mrs. Temple passed away Jan. 21, a week or longer with her 1918, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Joe Dickey and daughter, little grandmother, Mrs. Lem Tyler, near She leaves to mourn her loss, a Miss Ruby, spent Friday with Mr. T. Ting. husband and several children. H. Wise. I guess the young people are Funeral services were conducted by Toby Stallings’ little girl is enjoying coasting at this time, and Mr. Jess Ridgway, after which she threatened with croup at this time. some have the pleasure of falling, was laid to rest in Pleasant Grove too, so it has been rumored. Cemetery to await the resurrection. ***Buys new Auto - The Gatton We extend sympathy to the Garage Co. have sold several new Mrs. Ada Orms spent a day the past sorrowing ones. autos in the last few days. The week with Mrs. Eva Bridwell. purchasers are W. T. Morrison, Fred Miss Roxie Whitledge spent a day Herman Owen, wife and children, Harshfield, Clarence Lee and Mr. and night recently with her brother, Mrs. Georgia Gentry and little Foster. The Fords all sell, it doesn’t Clay Whitledge. daughter spent Sunday with Joe matter what kind of weather we Dickey and family. Rev. Jones, a state worker, recently have. preached several discourses here at If the “groundhog” came out, he saw ***Card of thanks. this place, but on account of the his shadow, but one consolation is, extreme cold weather, was not very We wish to thank all for their the “shadow” does not rule the many in attendance. sympathy, help and many tokens of weather. love in our sad bereavement in death Mrs. Hallie Armstrong spent last of our beloved son, Julian S. Bell. H. C. Tyler and family spent several week in Shepherdsville, at the bed Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bell. days the past week with his parents, side of her mother, who still remains near Ting, called there by the death ill. ***Church Notice - There will be of his brother, Edward Tyler. Mass at the Catholic Church the Miss Glacie Orms spent Saturday fourth Sunday. Father McAleer, Claud Gentry slipped and fell a few and Sunday with Miss Ruthie Owen. days ago and received a broken rib, pastor.

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***To our Subscribers. Mr. Lee Pace left Thursday for Church at that place by the Rev. J. F. Latonia, where he has accepted a Frazier. Since the first of year, quite a position as switchman for the L & N. number of our regular subscribers Miss Stringer is the beautiful and have come in and paid their Mrs. Cleve and Orbra Masden spent accomplished daughter of Mr. and subscriptions and renewed for the afternoon Friday with their Mrs. Lem Stringer, who made their another year and we have added brother, Howard Maraman. home here for several years before nearly 100 new names to our list. moving to Indiana. Little Susan Maraman has had We wish to thank each and every severe attack of tonsilitis, but is ***Hauling - For quick delivery, call one and hope we will be able to give better at this writing. Ott Saddler, Shepherdsville. Have a them a better paper during the year. new ton and one-half truck. Can haul For the past two months, owing to Mrs. Grover Maraman and son, sheep, hogs, and anything else. the cold weather and bad material Woodford, spent Sunday with her Prices reasonable. Your patronage which we had to put up with, it was parents, J. M. Cundiff. solicited. Ott Saddler, almost impossible to print at all. We Mr. and Mrs. James W. Maraman Shepherdsville. have two tons of news print bought, and children were the guests of but it cannot be shipped on account ***Events of the World War During Howard Maraman and family of an embargo on freight and don’t 1917. - September, October & Sunday. know when we will be able to get it. November. We were glad to hear of Howard ***Salt River Mathis passing from common February 15, 1918 Miss Mary Catherine Maraman has school, he is such a bright boy. ***School News gone to Louisville to attend Sacred ***Dr. Roscoe I. Kerr Heart School. A most successful school taught by Dr. Roscoe I. Kerr, who has moved one of our splendid young teachers, Mrs. J. R. Thompson and sister, here and will take care of all of Dr. Miss Willie Mae Ridgway, closed at Liew (sic) Ellen, spent Thursday in th S. W. Bates practice while he is in Glen Ella Feb. 13 . Louisville. the Army, comes very highly Prizes were awarded to each of the Master Robt. Simmons is staying recommended. He has been following pupils: Arthur Weller, with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. practicing his profession for several Anna Rae Combs, R. H. Crenshaw, Will Hays and attending the years, over four years and a half in Wm. Neil Trunnell and Woodford Shepherdsville school. hospital work in Louisville, one year Crenshaw. Arthur Weller won the as Supt. of Highland Hospital at Mr. Howard Maraman is improving prize of $1.50 for attending school Guerrant (sic), Kentucky, two years slowly. every day, with Anna Rae Combs as surgeon for the L & N and O & K and R. H. Crenshaw getting a second Mr. Geo. Dever’s family have railroads at Jackson, Kentucky. prize of $1.00. moved from the Charlie Lee place to Has been practicing at Belmont and After a nice little program of Fred Harshfield’s river place. We Pitts Point vicinities for more than miss them. recitation and story telling, three years. Dr. Kerr comes here refreshments consisting of brick ice Mrs. Mack Weller, of Florida, sent highly recommended as one of the cream, cake etc were served which her sister a lovely bunch of roses and best Doctor or Surgeons in the State. was very much enjoyed by the some radishes. They sure looked He is a member of quite a number of children. good to us as we can see nothing but fraternal orders, standing very high. snow and ice here. ***Bullitt County Court ***Marriages Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Maddox visited (can’t read) Simmons was appointed friends in Boston Wednesday. Miss Virginia Stringer and Mr. E. G. (Can’t read) Willie May Simmons, Neal of Muncie, Indiana, were Adm. of the estate. Miss Katie Cundiff and sister, Mrs. married Tuesday evening Jan. 29th at W. T. Armstrong were the guests of Jas. C. Cochran, Adm. of Jas. N. the Parsonage of the First Baptist Mrs. Grover Maraman Saturday. Cochran.

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O. W. Pearl, Adm. of David thousand dollars of insurance, most Mr. Official - if you could build Maraman. of which has been taken out since good roads, you will please your we came to camp. The policy constituents - act now. Chas. P. Raffo, Adm. Eugene A. holders are as follows: Irving D. Bertello. Remember that the first road built is Snellen (looks like), Roy Applegate not the last one to be built. Jackson Morrison, Adm. Jas. $6,000, Rufus Alcorn (looks like) Morrison $5,000, George Shepherd $11,250, You know the conditions of the Louis Wade $6,000, James P. Lee roads. What are you doing to better Mary J. Stansberry, Adm. Jas. $10,000, Horrie Thompson $5,250, things? Stansberry. Frank Kelley $5,000, Owen Roby You are responsible for your Chris Shafer, Adm. Thos. Shafer. $5,000, Hugo Crenshaw $5,000, H. condition of the roads because you L. Funk $2,000, J. L. Williams J. W. Hardaway, Adm. Henry don’t pay sufficient road taxes to $11,000, E. D. Bridwell $10,000, J. build good roads. Hardaway. C. Salmon $6,000, Elmer Samuels Ora L. Roby and C. A. Masden, $2,000, C. M. C. Porte (sic) ***Opportunity for Service Open for Adm. Carrie May Simmons $11,000. Men who “know” horses. M. S. Harmon, Adm. Mattie Harmon Our “Uncle” is so well pleased with Men not of selective service age who his selections from Bullitt County are accustomed to handling horses J. B. Hatcher, Adm. Geo. Duke. that he has granted us the privilege have opportunity for specialized J. B. Hatcher, Adm. Virginia Duke. of giving a “Surprise” party and service in the enlisted Veterinary inviting down a few more of the Corp. enlistments for which are now D. V. Nutt, Adm. Estella Nutt. favorite sons of dear Old Bullitt being taken. The 2,000 men wanted ***Notice - Bids to be accepted to County, but has warned us to be include veterinarians and carry mail from Shepherdsville to careful whom we invite, for he agricultural students, farmers, Mount Washington. wants men! Men who are just as stablemen, and others who have had courageous, just as noble, and just as experience handling horses. Pay ***The Bullitt Boys at Camp Taylor sincere as those already here. ranges from $30 to $56 a month, with clothing, food and quarters. We are still located at Camp Taylor We have learned how to spell that and almost abiding under another sometimes very difficult word NOW Application for enlistment may be quarantine, not of measles, but of - Now, we are going to France made at any Army recruiting station. snow and ice. believing that if we get into that ***Review of the World War and You will remember last fall we were glorious fight “now” that in one or other History making events of the mustered into the Holy Cause, thirty two years from now, we can gladly year 1917 by Donald F. Biggs. and four strong, but twelve of our spell that little word backwards - (Article) Apostils (sic) have been transferred WON - won. It is the writers or discharged. The Lucky Twenty- personal belief that this applies no ***14 Damage Suite Filed two remaining in Co.E 336th Inf. at less to the Religious, Educational Amounting to $370,000 growing out Camp Taylor who have been able to and Industrial World than it does to of wreck here December 20. hold on to their government the Army. Several suits have now been filed in positions are expecting no discharge ***Department of Public Roads in The Circuit Court here in the last unless it be from a German gun. Kentucky. few days by administrators or From our insurance record, it is a victims of the wreck here December self evident fact we are expecting Help the boys in the trenches by 20, 1917 against the L N R R which active service on the firing line in building roads so that the products will be called at the March term of France and what is that record? It is of the farm can be hauled to market court. record which perhaps is unparalleled to feed them. by any county in the State of Following are a list which have been Are you proud of your county with brought and the amount sued for: Kentucky. These “Lucky Twenty- no roads? Two hold more than a hundred

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Henry Bowman - $10,000 ***Only Two Aliens extra fine seed. Price $5.00 per bushel. J. H. Linn, Huber, KY. John Bowman - $50,000 Only two Germans have registered in Bullitt County. Their names are ***BYPU Program. Participants - C. L. Croan, Adm for Kattie Ice - Nick Steinlander, age 33 years and Lillian Daugherty, Perry Munford, $40,000. H. Schweckendieck. Both were born Thelma Daugherty, Mayme Elizabeth Campbell, Adm - $50,000. in German and came to this county Stephens, Mrs. Collings, Lena and had never taken out their Patterson, Miss Stallings, Blanche Jennie Greenwell, Adm - $4,500. naturalization papers. Howlett. J. D. Gregory - $35,000. ***Cedar Grove ***On the Mount Washington Road Chas. Jessie - $15000. Well, the sleet and snow is about Our sick list are: Mrs. C. D. John McClure - $20,000. gone. We are not sorry. Maddox, Mrs. Beverly Mothershead and W. L. Hall. Susie Sheckels - $10,000. Mr. Dan Nutt returned to his home after being confined at St. Mary’s Sorry to hear of the serious illness of Will Shelton - $25,000. and Elizabeth Hospital since the Mr. Dan Hall of Bell’s Mill. wreck at Shepherdsville. We wish John Showalters - $25,000. Mr. J. W. Owen spent Saturday him speedy recovery. Ethel Thornton - $10,000. night with his sister, Mrs. Mary S. Mrs. Mary Duvall was the guest of Fisher. Mary Stansberry, Adm - $50,000 Mrs. Lee Middleton Sunday. Miss Vivian Harris was a week end Several suits have been filed in Mr. George Simmons of Camp visitor of her sister, Mrs. Wylmer Nelson County for damage in the Taylor visited his parents, Mr. and Jones at Lenora. same wreck, the largest one was of Mrs. M. D. Simmons of this place the three Muirs, which was Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish, Mr. and Mrs. Sunday. $170,000. Preston Parrish visited the former’s Master J. C. and Chester Deacon daughter, Mrs. Barley Hall and Mr. We have been informed that the RR were afternoon guests of little Floyd Hall last week. Co. has settled with most all who Ray Simmons Sunday. have sued. Mr. John Peacock has put in a new ***Big Real Estate Deals phone in his home on the short line ***Pocket Book found - The pocket- running into the Mount Washington Several big real estate deals in book of Mrs. H. H. Mashburn who exchange. was killed in the wreck here Dec. 20 Bullitt County have been made in was found Friday. the last few days. L. Porter and son Herbert Owen and Eva Gentry have of Mount Washington report that “American’ measles. ***Hens and Pullets cannot be they have sold over $70,000 of real eaten. Perry Martin moved to W. Oscar estate in the last few weeks and Kulmer’s farm near Lick Skillet last would have sold over $100,000 more The heavy inroads made on poultry week. stock of the country because of the if it had not been for the bad substitution of poultry meat for beef weather. They are hustlers and can William Warner and family of near and pork has caused the National sell the land. Waterford have moved to the farm Food Administration to prohibit the recently purchased from John ***For Sale - Pure bred Buff use of hens and pullets for food Snawder for $1,000. Orphington cockerels from the very purposes between now and April 20. best strain. Will have eggs in season. Edward Owen sold a pair of three (Article) Mrs. Chas. Alford, Brooks, KY. year old mules to Herman Williams ***Rev. Burnett will preach at the for $285.00. ***White and Yellow Seed Corn Christian Church here Sunday. Mitchel Moore, Herman Owen and You can beat the frost, as I did, if Sam Armstrong were in Taylorsville you plant my variety. I have some last week delivering tobacco.

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Mr. and Mrs. Tom McAfee were occasionally, we should be ashamed were in this week and report most all Sunday guests of Clarence Porter of ourselves. the fruit killed, but everyone is and family. making plans to raise larger crops What is the trouble with these this year than usual. Mitchel Moore has sold his farm and growlers? Are they not patriotic or is purchased Rufus K. Hall’s farm on it selfishness or ignorance that make ***Farm Office them want to eat everything in the Salt River. Mr. Hall will give Every farmer needs a farm office, a possession March 10. USA. Down with the growler, for all room or corner of a room set apart such people are in sympathy with the Mrs. Laura Newton, Rolla and Chas. for their business affairs, account enemy and let each of us do our best Newton and Mrs. Ollie Ridgway books and agricultural books and to put Kaiser Bill out of business. sent a load of hogs to the Louisville papers. (Article) ***Card of Thanks from the market on the Cyclone store truck. ***Article advising to Burn Wood children of Jas. Cochran, during his Waldo Gentry spent the weekend at and Save Coal. illness and death. Zoneton, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. ***Wood pulp being manufactured ***Advertisement - Halls Premium Will Smith. into clothing in Germany, according Seeds for Garden and Farm. 1918 The sinking of the Tuscania came as to reports. (Article) catalog free. Hall Seed Company, the first shock to the American Preston & Jefferson Streets, ***Deaths people. But probably it will bring Louisville, Ky home to them the fact that the most Mrs. Lon Hatfield died at her home brutal nation on the globe. We have ***Advertisement - Clausens Graino near Chapeze, Friday. She suffered a been slow to realize what we are up Mash feed for chickens. C. J. paralytic stroke. She was the wife of against in this war and some folks do Clausen, Jefferson Street, Louisville Mr. Lon Hatfield, one of the best not seem to even yet, from the way liked women of that neighborhood. ***Present World Wide War they growl over the food regulations, foretold and how it will end. Do you Mrs. Hatfield was 67 years old. She would like to have a few “growlless” know the Bible tells all about this leaves a husband, two sons, Wid days from these same folks. One subject in the books of Revelation (looks like) and Alma Hatfield, two hears too many complaints in regard and Ezekiel. These two interesting daughters, Mrs. Jos. Hohn and Mrs. to the conservation of food, over in books of the Bible have been just Herman Gaddie. France, they have no butter, no recently understood. I have a book Funeral arrangements were cream, no sugar and they are far beautifully explaining these subjects, conducted by Rev. Hilory (sic) more patient than our people. That is a copy of which I will gladly loan because France has been in this war Burns, after which the remains were absolutely free to anyone sending a long enough to know that sacrifice laid to rest in Vine Hill Cemetery post card request. Don’t delay. No Sunday. must come to all, if our American obligation. H. C. Crow, 945 S. women and children were being Second Street, Louisville, Ky. ***Poem in loving memory of our pinned walls by Prussian bayonets, mother, Mrs. Mary F. Shepherd, who we would be able to see our true ***Fiscal Court departed this life, Feb. 19, 1913. situation at once. The Bullitt County Fiscal Court met Sadly missed by parents and Such atrocities have not been visited Monday and Tuesday and outlined daughters. upon our people yet, thanks to the business for the coming year. They ***For Sale - eighteen nice healthy classified the roads as first, second British army and Navy and the shoats, 80 - 90 lbs each. Hardie and third class roads. The amount on French soldiers. But when we Cruise. Bardstown Junction. compare the unspeakable sufferings each has not been made, but the 6 of Belgium and France and even of days free labor will be used. ***Fourteen Cardinal Principles. England with the slight ***Fruit Killed First - Greater Food Production and inconvenience of being asked to go Conservation. without wheat and meat Mr. J. C. Holsclaw, Bullitt’s fruit grower and several other farmers

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Second - Agricultural preparedness Your letter of the 28th received. Was Mr. Spalding, the income tax man and the Colonization of America’s glad to hear from you. It takes a little who spent last week here left for his unoccupied fertile lands. longer to get it, but it is good to hear home Saturday. from some one of my relatives in Third - Education of the American Port Thompson, of Veechdale, spent America. I have written several Public in the opportunities offered Saturday here. letters to papa, but have not got any by the Farm through the medium of answer from him. Guess he is on the Elmer Samuels, who has been home newspaper advertising and war path again. I wrote a letter to with pneumonia, has returned to Educational Motion Picture Edward at Fort Snelling, Minn, but it Camp Taylor. Treavelogs. was returned to me since. I am Henry Cochran, of Mo., who was stationed in France, guess he has lost Fourth - Increased acreage, called home on account of the death himself somewhere. Well, I am sorry intensified farming and reclamation of his father, is with relatives here. of arid lands. to hear Nellie has married an Orphan Asylum, but I hope it is all right. I D. Monroe Jr, of Lebanon Junction, Fifth - Scientific and increased still have hopes of another, as I am spent Sunday with his uncle, Jailer breeding of beef, pork and mutton. not an old man yet. In regards to Monroe. pills and Epsom salts, we get plenty Sixth - Conservation of America’s The many friends of Capt. J. H. of them from Uncle Sam, but he Natural Resources, including timber, Linn, of Hubers, are glad to see him does not furnish any ????. Well, I fisheries, water power, coal, oil and out again. other minerals. hope you had a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. We had a very Miss Irene Crutcher and Mr. James Seventh - Economic marketing and nice dinner here. Will close for this Hardaway attended a play in distribution of products. time, hoping to hear from you both Louisville Saturday night. soon. Your nephew, ??? Hackworth, Eighth - Reciprocity and closer trade Mrs. W. C. Ward and Jackson Supply Co. QMC No. 302, APO relations with the Dominion of Morrison, of Bardstown Junction, 708, France. Canada, Central and South America were here Monday. and other countries. Private Hackworth is a nephew of Miss Maud O’Brien attended a play Dr. R. L. Hackworth of Brooks. Dr. Ninth - An American Merchant at Nazareth Monday night. Marine and World’s Markets for Hackworth is one of the best American make goods. physicians in the county and when I. L. Jones, W. H. Greenwell and son the war broke out, he was the first and Jess Roby of Leaches were here Tenth - Closer relations between Bullitt County Doctor to offer his Wednesday with tobacco. farm and town, Com---- and good services to Uncle Sam. schools. Chas. Nichols, of West Point, spent ***Personal Wednesday here. Eleventh - Standardization of ---- lands and a National ---- Index for Miss Gladys Welch has successfully J. C. Holsclaw, of Belmont, was in the American ----. closed her second term of school at town Wednesday and reported most Oak Grove and will enter in a all fruit killed. Twelfth - Improved Rail and — Business School at Louisville Ralph Horine, of South Park, was Transportation and Good Roads. Monday. here Wednesday on business. Thirteenth - Authentic and reliable Frank Bell, of Zoneton, spent Friday advertising in American Newspapers Henry Jones and wife, J. H. Jones here on business. and Magazines. and Mrs. Horrie Thompson spent J. Tom Foster, the real estate man of Wednesday here. Fourteenth - Co-operation with all Louisville, was out from the city American in carrying out beneficial Mrs. Wm. Wade spent Saturday in Saturday, looking well. programs. the city, where she visited her son at Mrs. Elmer Samuels spent several Camp Taylor. ***Somewhere in France days this week with her sister, Mrs. Dear Uncle and Aunt - J. W. Barrall.

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Mrs. A. V. Greenwell spent Chester Jenkins, Pat? Holsclaw and News came to Mr. James Bigwood Wednesday in the city. J. W. Brooks. Friday night announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. Vance, near We are glad to report Mr. A. Miller Several from here attended the dance Glasgow. at Mr. Tom Bridwell’s Friday night. able to be in his store after a sick spell. Little Darrell Dickey was ill a few Deputy Sheriff, Burr Harris of Mt. days the past week but glad to say is Henry Cochran, of Missouri, is Washington, was here Wednesday better at this time. on business. visiting relatives here. If farmers would plant their tobacco The death of W. B. Robards Miss N. R. Thompson, of Tunnell ground in potatoes, it would mean removed from our midst a modest, Hill, visited Mrs. Mattie Rennison many more barrels to feed the hightoned gentleman, whom all Saturday overnight. soldier boys. respected. The writer never heard Those entertained in the home of one word of disparagement spoken Albert Armstrong and family spent Mrs. Mattie Rennison on Lincoln’s of him in all the long years of Sunday afternoon with his mother, birthday were Mrs. Gi?d and the acquaintance. He and his cultured Mrs. Prudence Armstrong of Bethel. Misses Hecker. wife lived beautiful Christian lives, Mrs. Albert Fisher spent Thursday and we sorrow with the widow left ***Hebron with Mrs. Viola Ridgway. alone. The stork visited the home of Mr. John Whitledge and wife spent In the death of Jas. N. Cochrane, our and Mrs. Chas. McKenzie and left Thursday in Shepherdsville, with the community loses one of its oldest twins, boy and girl, Feb. 11, 1917. latter’s mother, Mrs. Carpenter, who and best known residents. Mr. (But this is 1918 ?? Edith) still remains ill. Congratulations! Cochrane had lived here some 30 years and was a kind neighbor and Carl Owen and wife were the guests Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carrithers are loyal friend. We shall miss him. Saturday night and Sunday of the guests of WM. Thornsberry. latter’s parents, J. W. Lloyd and ***Pleasant Grove Emory Smith is sick and also the wife. Mr. Nat Gentry is suffering with one little child of Dave Crumbacker. “Uncle” Sam Slaughter, (colored) foot from some cause. Wallace Pearson, of the city, was the was found dead Thursday morning, guest of Miss Ruth Rogers Sunday. Allie Owen and sister, Miss Ruthie, organic heart trouble was the cause spent a day and night the past week of his death. J. H. Ball and wife, Jas. Cochran and with the family of Mrs. Kate Hall. children and Miss Dessie Cochrane J. D. Hough was in the city one day spent Sunday with Mrs. Will Beeler. Mrs. Newton sold a bunch of hogs the past week on business. the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Miss Lillian Mrs. Roxie Lloyd and daughter, Bell returned to their home in Texas Miss Lula Stallings spent the week little Miss Dorothy, spent Thursday last week, accompanied by Miss end with her grandmother, Mrs. with Mrs. Joe Dickey. Jennie Whitledge. Edna Beeler, who will remain some Will Gentry, wife and little daughter, time. J. W. Lloyd was in the city the past Ina Fern, were guests Sunday of Mr. Miss Estelle Hedge returned from a week with furs. Moore and wife. visit with her sister, Mrs. Miss Genevieve Stallings spent Ira (???) Armstrong, of near Mount Wickersham at Lebanon Junction. Saturday and Sunday night with her Washington, spent one night the past My, how the birds do sing these cousin, Miss Glacie Orms. week with his aunt, Mrs. Blanche beautiful days, and the cold and Hall. Charlie Newton, Hugh Hall and snow are but a memory. Rollie Newton, each sold hogs last Mrs. Ethel Bridwell and children Mrs. H. B. Woods had as dinner week. spent Saturday with Mrs. Mollie guests, Sunday, Misses Sue Brooks, Stallings. Kathryn Melton, Rh? Lathan,

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“Uncle” Charlie Ridgway is on the Mrs. Orbra Masden and son, Orbra Mr. Perry Mumford’s family have sick list at this time. Lee, have had the measles. had the measles. Miss Ella Bleemel, of Bethel, spent Mrs. J. R. Buckman and Mrs. Maraman Bros. butchered ten hogs Saturday night and Sunday with Amanda Bowman spent Wednesday Monday. in Louisville. Mrs. Thos. Bridwell. Good bye, dear old snow, but not Fred Owen, wife and son spent Mrs. Ora Roby has returned home fare well. after a few days visit to her parents, Saturday night and Sunday with the ***Cupio former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, of near Henry Owen, of Bethel. Belmont. Since entering the school at Shepherdsville, Miss Julia F. Mrs. Minnie and Will Maraman Joe Dickey and wife were recent Tierney has been missed very much were the guests of Mrs. Grover guests of George Armstrong and by the young folks of lower Bullitt Maraman Thursday. wife. as Miss Julia has won the hearts of Mr. Dave Hall, who was quite ill the Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Masden and many friends, by her most pleasant past week is some better at this time. Mrs. Ora Roby were in Louisville disposition as she has a smile and a Saturday. good word for everyone. We wish Mrs. Lula Stallings spent Friday her the very best of luck while in The Ken Sha Council No. 45 held with Mrs. Eula Hall. school and will be glad to have her their usual meeting Friday night with Miss Cordelia Trigg and Mr. Posy back with us, after school is out. a large attendance. (looks like) Grant surprised their Misses Minerva and Linda Mrs. Will Maraman was the guest of many friends Sunday by going to Pendleton spent one night last week Jeffersonville and getting married. Mrs. Jim Harris Wednesday. with Mrs. Annie Nicholson. They both live in this neighborhood Mrs. Henry Hamilton spent Sunday and are nice young people. We wish Mr. McKinley is now keeping store with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will them joy and happiness in their at Cupio. Hays. future days. The people of Lower Bullitt had Mrs. Orbra Masden spent Friday quite a scare Sunday of mad dogs Robert Grant and wife spent Sunday night with her sister, Mrs. Cleve with the family of James Ridgway. and several dogs were killed. Masden. Robert Hall Jr spent Saturday and ***To the Farmers Miss Sarah Jane Buckman spent Sunday with Joe Dickey’s family. Saturday and Sunday with her Every farmer should see our new Mike Brumley, wife and children parents, Mr. J. R. Buckman and line of Farm Machinery and spent Sunday with Clay Whitledge family. implements before making his and wife. purchase for his spring work. We Howard Maraman is improving have taken the agency for the B. F. ***Birth slowly. Avery and Sons line of goods of Born to the wife of Earnest Reesor, Miss Edith Howlett was the recent Louisville. The Avery line is one of Feb. 4, a boy, James Burton. guest of Mrs. Lawrence Howlett. the oldest and best farm implements on the market. ***Salt River Mr. Ben Hatfield has moved to his new home that he bought from John Avery makes the machine right, we Grover Maraman, wife and Orbra Rogers at this place. make the price right. You should see Masden, spent Sunday afternoon us at once. Geo. W. Maraman & with Howard Maraman and family. Mrs. Gertie Shafer is staying with Sons. Mrs. George Maraman. Mrs. J. R. Thompson and sister, ***Advertisement - Broos (sic) Liew (sic) Ellen Ash, spent Friday in Mr. James and Will Maraman spent Bros. One week specials. 222-226 E. Louisville. Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Ewing Market Street. Crenshaw.

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***Sale - Thursday, Feb. 28 at 10 Mrs. Cora Greenwell, who fell and Mr. and Mrs. Horace McGee, of a.m. As administrator of the late Jas. broke her arm is getting along Fern Creek, spent Sunday with his N. Cochrane, Deceased, I will offer nicely. parents here. for sale the personal property at his The slide business is on the drag Mrs. W. A. McCrocklin, of Fern farm 6 miles north of Shepherdsville how, as the snow has gone and the Creek, was the guest of Mrs. A. H. and 1 mile east of the Preston Street mud is too deep. Settle Sunday. Pike near Zoneton, Ky the following: Cows, sheep, shocks of The people don’t know what to get Wallace Smith, of Louisville, visited corn, geese, chickens, cream at, as they have been in the habit of Miss Alberta McFarland Sunday. cutting wood so long and we have separator, churn, cutting box, spring Walter Coyle, of Louisville, and his had a change in the weather and wagon, 10 stands of bees, cane mill, brother, Nolan, were guests of don’t need much fire now. household and kitchen furniture, etc. Misses Elma and Francis McGee Auctioneer - Bud James. J. C. J. H. Bolton’s baby, who has been Sunday. Cochrane, Adm. of Jas N. Cochrane, sick for some time, is much better Deceased. Mr. Clarence Snider is spending this now. week in Spencer County. ***Events of the World War during Will and Jimmie Maraman spent 1917 - December W. H. McFarland went with several Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Ewing other agents to Detroit last week to Crenshaw. ***Cedar Grove bring back some Dodge autos. On Bro. Brandon filled his regular Nathan Hughes is attending the the return, they became snow-bound appointment at Cedar Grove Church Shepherdsville school. at New Baltimore, Ohio and had to Sunday morning and evening. leave their machines and come home C. E. Crenshaw bought a bunch of by train. T. N. Adams, J. H. Bolton, C. J. hogs from Lem Swearingen Duvall, A. B. Davis and wife Saturday. Dr. L. S. Settle has had very little attended the funeral of Lon idle time during this winter weather. Miss Aleen Swearingen closed her Hatfield’s wife Sunday at Clermont. school here Monday after having a There has been lots of sickness in We are glad to report Frank Ratcliff hard spell of weather to go through and around our town, but few and Dan Nutt and son are back home with. But she had some children to serious cases. attend every day and we want to after several week’s stay at the Mrs. Mac Borders and two boys, of thank Miss Aleen for being so hospital since the wreck. the city, were recent guests of her prompt and her kindness to her Mrs. Ace Lutes and daughter spent sisters, Mesdames F. C. Porter and children and also what she had done Sunday with Mrs. Frank Ratcliff. W. L. Hall. She came to bring her to the school house, by having a bell mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish, put on it and a nice wood house Sam Greenwell and Jeff Suel (sic) home after having her with her built. We would like to see her teach was in Shepherdsville Saturday. On during the winter. their way back home, they stopped at again. W. R. Weller’s broom factory and Several of our boys are now ready to ***Mount Washington got a load of brooms. report to Uncle Sam. George Jewel Rev. D. R. Peak and family, Mr. and received 100 per cent in his Mr. Jonc Clark and wife were the Mrs. E. T. McAfee and Mrs. examination. As this is very unusual, guests of Mr. Elbert Lutes Sunday. Elizabeth Parrish were all day guests we feel proud that he belongs to us. of C. A. Porter and wife Sunday. J. H. Bolton has made 118 ax Misses Emma Melle and Marianna handles in the last two weeks and Mr. James Preston Parrish and H. P. Harris and Geneva McFarland were sold them to G. S. Patterson. He sure Wiggington were in the city one day in the city one day last week. can make some handles. this week. Mr. Chas. Daniels, Misses Laura Burr Roby sold a fine mare to Elbert Daniels, and Sara Jane Buckman Lutes last week.

Page 38 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 spent the week end in pulls two 12 inch bottom plows 7 to in Leaches will find it to their Shepherdsville. 10 inches deep in any soil. Use your advantage to attend. Ford for spring plowing, and for a The Shepherdsville Normal class ***Jas. N. Cochran touring car in the summer. Formerly th enrolled Monday with several young James N. Cochran, 74 years old and called “20 Century Farm Horse” teachers in attendance. one of our best known and most Price $198 FOB factory. Sprigg highly respected citizens died at his Mercantile Co. Boston, Ky. Nelson ***Deaths home near Zoneton, February 3, of County. or Lewis Bros. 308 S Brook Mrs. Tom Watts, aged 21 years, heart trouble. He had eaten a hearty St. Lou. passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1918. supper and retired to his room when February 22, 1918 She lived at Hobbs ever since a the attack came. He lived but five small girl. Before her marriage, she minutes. February 7, his remains ***School News was Miss Daisy Hodge, daughter of were laid to rest in Hebron Cemetery Mr. and Mrs. Duff Hodge and was The Shepherdsville boys basketball in the presence of many sorrowing just blooming into womanhood. Ah, team went to Bardstown Friday relatives and friends. it is like a rose that blooms and fades night and played the strong St. so we know not when God shall say, The service at the grave was Joseph College team of that place “Come.” Day by day she faded, step conducted by Bullitt Lodge 155, F & winning by a score of 16 to 20 while by step drew near to the valley of A M of Shepherdsville, of which the local midgets lost 15 to 20. lodge he had been a member for death of dark shadows. Miss Bertha F. Engle, who has been many years. He had been a mason As the sun was rising on that last day teaching in this county for several for 54 years having been a charter of her life, she said to her loved years, has accepted a position in a member of Butter Lodge of Pitts ones, “I feel so happy”. She must large city graded school in Georgia Point. have felt that heaven was her happy and left Monday to begin work. Mr. Cochran was a faithful member home, so at seven o’clock, she of the Baptist Church of which Miss Margaret Hardesty finished her closed her eyes to that sleep that church he had been a faithful school last week and entered high knows no waking here on earth. We member for many years. He was a school here Monday. know what it means to give up one so dear, just blooming into public spirited man and for years Miss Gladys Welch entered a womanhood, so shockingly taken was a director of the Bullitt County business school in Louisville away, leaving in the heart that void, Fair. Since the death of his wife recently and is expecting to that aching void, that Christ alone several years ago, he lived for his complete the full course there this can fill. We stand and wonder at the children, he gloried in their success year. and thrift. He was a good man, a strange Providence that takes away splendid neighbor, loyal church man, Miss Aleen Swearingen has just our treasures at such an early hour in faithful Mason and model husband closed a very successful school at life to find that they have been so and father. He is survived by five Cedar Grove and was a recent guest suddenly taken away, so bewilders sons, Henry S. and Lee of Missouri, of friends here since closing. our minds that we cannot fully realize the truth that there are no Tom of Florida, and James and All rural trustees are warned to be at accidents with God. Signed - Broken Gober of the county and daughters, the Court House March 2nd to hearted husband and parents. Mrs. Minnie Beeler of Jefferson and organize for the coming year. Miss Dessie Cochrane of Bullitt and **** to their loyal grief stricken children, This is one of their positive duties we extend our deepest sympathy and all should attend. A deep gloom over spread this community last Friday evening Feb. their great sorrow. Miss Edna Stark will begin March 8 at about 6 o’clock, when the angel 1st at Pleasant Hill training a class ***Save $800.00 of death visited the home of Lon for the common school diploma Hatfield and claimed for its victim a Put a Fond du Lac tractor attachment examination next May and all pupils on your Ford and do the work of a loving wife and mother. Mrs. Nancy $1,000.00 tractor. It turns short, Hatfield was 67 years of age and had

Page 39 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 been a faithful member of the ***Birth Mr. Lawrence Jones spent Tuesday Baptist Church for 41 years. night at Mr. J. M. Barrall Jr’s. Born to the wife of Tom Hibbs, Feb. Mrs. Hatfield was apparently in 21st, a 11 lb. boy, Leland Rodman. We are glad to hear Maggie Smith is good health, when on Feb. 2, she rapidly recovering from the German ***Stop-Look-Listen was stricken with a stroke of measles. paralysis and never again regained Lost - A chaperon to be presented by Miss Gussie Quick has resumed her consciousness. All that medical skill the Senior Class of the school here, after a few weeks and loving hands could do was done Shepherdsville High School, March nd absence on account of the bad but to no avail. God saw fit to call 2 , 1918 at the Masonic Temple. weather. her to his heavenly home where Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission, there is no more pain or sorrow. She Reserved seats, 25 cents, general Mr. C. A. and J. M. Barrall were in leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, admission to all 15 cents. Shepherdsville recently. two sons, Willie and Alma Hatfield ***Advertisement Mr. Orville Funk spent Saturday and of Clermont, two daughters, Allie Sunday with Harry K. Barrall. Gaddie of Highland Park and Cora $3.00 and $4.00 ladies, mens and Hahn of Samuels, one brother, John children’s shoes, Choice $1.98. G. S. Earl McNutt spent Saturday night Duvall, also Maggie Mudd, Carl and Patterson, Shepherdsville with his cousin, Ode Miller. Beatrice Hatfield, who made their ***Public Sale - Thursday, March 2, ***Card of Thanks. home there and by whom she did a 1918. mothers part. Mrs. Hatfield will be I wish to thank the citizens of greatly missed in the community Having sold my farm and decided to Shepherdsville and vicinity for their where she was ever willing to lend a quit farming, I will on the above day liberal contributions which paid for helping hand to those in need. She and date, sell at public auction on the chancel rail at the Methodist will be greatly missed in the church, the old Nathan Hall place, 4-1/2 Church. I also thank our Pastor, Bro. where she has been a faithful and miles SW of Mt. Washington, 2 Allen for his faithful work in behalf active member for so long. miles South of Bethel Church on of same. Mrs. G. R. Nusz. Salt River, the following property: ***Pleasant Grove She was laid to rest in Vine Hill Horses, colts, pony, stallion, jack, Cemetery Sunday with services by cows, shoats, wagons, hay frame, Mrs. Joe Dickey spent the past week Rev. H. D. Burns. binder, cream separator, corn with her two daughters, Mrs. ***How to Win the War. crusher, disc harrow, wheel barrow, Georgia Gentry and Mrs. Effie breaking plow, household and Owen, both of Bethel. You cannot win this war by hiding kitchen furniture, fodder, etc. Lunch out. You must come out in the open Miss Glacie Orms spent Saturday on ground by E. Carlton. Bert Hall, afternoon with Miss Lillian Lloyd. and do your part (Article) Auctioneer, Rufas K. Hall, ***Good Time for the Fortune Proprietor. Mr. Richard Owen was ill the past Teller week with “Liberty” measles, also ***Barrallton George Armstrong is ill with Since the war has been going on, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barrall spent measles, too. the fortune teller has been about as Friday and Saturday with their Will Simmons and wife, after a few busy as could be. It has always been daughter, Mrs. Edith Brooks. thought that the weaker class were days visit with relatives here the only ones who patronized them, Aldena Barrall spent Tuesday night returned to their home in the city the but, of late, some who are thought to with Mrs. C. A. Barrall. past week. be really bright have been going to Mr. H. T. Miller spent Wednesday in Mrs. Jane Hall called to see Mrs. have their supposed future and Louisville. Nettie Mothershead Saturday fortune told them. afternoon, who is quite ill. Mr. Thomas Barrall spent Friday evening with J. M. Barrall. Robison (looks like) Lee has a very sick son.

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Mrs. Hallie Armstrong is sick at this afternoon, who is ill at the home of If the Reverend Cortland Meyers time with something like tonsilitis. his daughter, Mrs. Ada Orms. will come farther South to the warmer climate, he can preach Vernon Dickey and wife spent Mike Brumley is moving this week several more sermons on the low and to his farm he purchased from Mr. Sunday with the latter’s parents, high dresses. Louis Stallings and wife. Buck Price on Floyd’s Fork. ***Italy and France Regulate Mrs. Blanche Hall and daughter, Little Misses Ada Francis and Iva Newspaper Size and Restrict use of Hazel, were guests Sunday of her Simmons, of Bethel, were guests paper. (2 paragraphs) Sunday of their grandparents, J. D. brother, Everett Armstrong and wife Hough and wife. of Bethel. ***Personal John Stallings and family of Bethel, Toby Stallings and wife were guests Wyley (sic) Burnett, an uncle of Miss Edna Grant, Mrs. Blanche Sunday of James Ridgway and wife. Mrs. J. W. Jacobs, died Wednesday, Gentry, John Whitledge, wife and Feb. 13th. He was an old southern Ira Armstrong, of Mount daughter, and Louis Whitledge, wife soldier. Washington, spent Sunday with his and daughter, were guests Sunday of cousins, Allard and Wallace Mrs. Geo. Quick, of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Jennie Whitledge. Armstrong. has been the guest of relatives here. Misses Ruthie Owen, Glacie Orms Lyman Hall sold a bunch of hogs Henry Hamilton and daughter, of and Lillian Lloyd spent Sunday with last week. Louisville, spent Sunday with Chas. Miss Wava Dickey. Lee and one sister. Misses Paralee and Hazel Lloyd Misses Kittie and Lauretta Flood were entertained Sunday by Ruby Mrs. W. F. Monroe spent one day and Anna Stallings and Master Ellis Dickey. last week in the city. Stallings were guests Sunday of Misses Della and Norma Ridgway. Mrs. Lizzie Owen and two Miss Zora Raymond spent Saturday grandchildren, Margaret and W. C. in the city. James Simmons and wife spent Owen, spent Monday with Mrs. Sunday with the latter’s mother, Mr. J. L. Greenwell spent Monday Albert Fisher. Mrs. J. D. Hough, who is still on the here. Will Gentry, wife and daughter sick list. Emmit Crenshaw spent Monday spent Sunday with Joe Dickey’s Mrs. Eula Hall, Miss Genevive here. family. Stallings spent one day the past Mrs. Wm. Wade spent Saturday in ***Wear Clothes Low and High in week with Mrs. Clara Simmons. the city. Boston. Harley Proctor, wife and son were Mr. Lee Dawson, of Belmont, was in guests Sunday of Edward Owen and Boston Girls are wearing their town Monday. wife. clothes too low in some places and too high in others, according to the Mrs. S. Whiteman spent Monday Nick Hall went to see his father, Rev. Cortland Meyers, of Tremont with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Miller. Dave Hall, Sunday, who was taken Temple. Here’s what he says on the last week to the city for treatment. Lidia Wilson spent Sunday evening dress question: with Beulah Barrall. Misses Floie Owen and Lillie In order to attract attention, the girls Maddox spent Saturday night and Frank Wright and wife spent of Boston, all through this long, cold Monday with F. G. Thomas and Sunday with Mrs. Hazel Hall. winter, have been wearing a V- wife. Little Ruby Dickey spent last week shaped apparatus at their necks and with little Misses Leola Owen and nothing around their legs. It is a Mr. Price Howlett spent Sunday at Ina Fern Gentry. mighty poor specimen that has to Zoneton. resort to her lower limbs to attract T. H. Wise and wife called to see Mr. Fred Quick spent Sunday with attention instead of her comely face “Uncle”Charlie Ridgway Saturday Miss Willie Chickering. and intelligence.

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Mr. William Wright of St. Louis Cohen, 4th Avenue between Market The graduating class of the L. G. H. spent Sunday with Miss Gussie and Jefferson, Louisville. S. held their banquet at Klein’s, after Quick. the commencement exercises. ***Hebron Mr. Bert Quick, of Camp Taylor, has Mr. Chester Jenkins passed a fine Mr. Clay Porter, of Camp Taylor, been sent to Texas as a merchant. He physical test for the Army. He was the guest of Roy Miller Sunday. says Texas is a fine place. expects to be called to service soon. Misses Emma Mae and Lillian Mr. G. T. Mathis, of Deatsville was Roy Hueling (sic), of Los Angeles, Wiggington and Miss Pearl Cooper the week end guest of his (can’t California, preached two unusually were dinner guests of Miss Mary read) fine sermons at Little Flock Sunday. Holsclaw Sunday. Mr. Hurling is assistant preacher at Sim Kimball, of Hubers, spent Miss Pearl Cooper is the guest of Camp Taylor, and is well posted on Monday here. Mrs. J. H. Ball. the trend of events of this world war. Ryan Bros. of Lebanon Junction He certainly made a striking appeal Mrs. W. B. Robards had a sale of spent Monday here on business. for active patriotism as coordinate personality last Saturday. She will with the Christian religion. Miss Martha Stallings, of Lynnland, leave in a few days to make her spent the week end with her sister, home with her sister, Mrs. W. S. Mr. W. J. Bell motored into the city Miss Willie Mae Stallings. Esken in Bardstown. We lose a after service Sunday and dined with woman whose influence has been Bro. Beaty, after which they visited Mr. and Mrs. Jess Volmer, of elevating. Camp Taylor and returned to Louisville, were Sunday guests of evening services, accompanied by Mr. S. A. Hornbeck’s family. Mr. Greer will move his family to a Mrs. Beaty and Mr. Carrara (sic), house on Ed Tyler’s farm and will nd Miss Zollie Swearingen and Mrs. C. both of the choir of 22 and Walnut work for him. F. Troutman spent Wednesday in the Street Church and Little Flock had a city. Misses Birdie Ball and Fannie Bell musical treat at evening service. Milton spent the weekend at their Mrs. Edith Cochrane and Ethel Mae John W. Holsclaw and Ray Jenkins respective homes. We were glad and Miss Zella Owen spent Sunday drove down to the rifle range Sunday indeed to see their smiling faces. It with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Henderson. afternoon and were much impressed was a harbinger of spring. with the effects of the bullets as seen The Misses Triplett of Louisville Miss Sadie Sanders spent a day and in shattered timbers. spent the week end with their aunt, night in the city last week. Miss Lou Gild. Mr. Henry Cochrane has returned to Miss Irene Brooks spent last week in his home in Missouri after a brief Miss Dove Lash has been the guest the city. visit to relatives and old friends here. of Mrs. George Bowman and Mrs. Henry has been successful in the Conrad Maraman. The Missionary society at Hebron West. Church met with Mrs. Saunders last ***Telephone at Depot week. Misses Mary Kirk and Emma We have been informed by Mr. Wiggington were in the city Roger Wiggington was in Bardstown Saturday. Martin, the L N Attorney that the with the Shepherdsville Basketball company will soon install a team, which defeated the St. Joseph Mr. Stith, of Meade County, who telephone in the depot here for the College team. bought the Krang farm, has moved convenience of the public. It has his family here and we trust they been needed for quite a while, and Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw, Mr. and Mrs. will like us. we are glad to know that it will be Roger Queen and Paul Holsclaw done at once. motored to the city last Thursday T. J. Brooks and family were guests evening and attended the of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Woods ***Advertisement - $150,000 commencement exercises at the Sunday to dinner. factory Purchase of Shoes. Dan Girl’s High School where Miss Mary Cynthia Holsclaw graduated.

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***A Big Chicken Crop Called For Little Misses Ophelia and Eugenia and need no introduction at our (Article) Masden were the recent guests of hands. They have spent considerable Master Woodford Maraman. money in erecting a splendid ***Advertisement - Tobacco Cotton business house, warehouses, will be scarce and higher. We Mr. Mike Smith and wife spent sidewalks, etc and are always trying bought early a large supply of good, Wednesday with friends at Brooks. to push our town and county to the even meshed, just the kind you need. Orbra and Cleve Masden and Ora fore, and the people are quick to Fair grade 5 cents a yard, medium Roby shredded last week. recognize the value of such citizens. grade 6-1/2 cents a yard, standard good quality 7-1/2 cents a yard. Several cases of sore throat are ***For Sale - One big gray perching Brooks Bros. East Market Street, reported at this place. horse. (description) H. S. Porter, Bardstown Junction, Ky. Louisville. Misses Katie and Ida Cundiff spent ***Sale Saturday and Sunday with Grover ***For Sale - 75 Black Minorca Maraman and wife. Chickens - Fred Harshfield, As I have decided to go West, I will Shepherdsville. sell to the best bidder my farm 5 Mrs. John Thompson and sister miles West of Shepherdsville, and spent Saturday in Louisville. ***For Sale - Pure bred Anconia near Mt. Eden, the following Cockrels. Registered Stock. R. P. Mr. Leslie Masden sold several Sharpe, Harshfield Farm. property: Horses, mule, cows and barrels of apples to G. S. Patterson. calves, hog, wagon, gasoline engine, ***For sale or trade - Some fine platform scales (capacity 700 Mrs. James W. Maraman and young geese. Mrs. J. H. Crigler, pounds), canning outfit (capacity daughter, Mildred, spent Sunday Shepherdsville. 300 doz. daily), 500 tomato crates, 1 with relatives at Bardstown bbl sulphur lime extract, double Junction. March 1, 1918 harness, cultivator, double trees, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Maraman were ***School News single trees and spread, galvanized the guests of Dr. Dodd Saturday. coal oil bbl, 800 bu corn Boone Co. The Juniors from St. Joseph College, white, shucked on river farm in crib, Mrs. Robt. Simmons and daughter elated over their victory of last week household and kitchen furniture, etc. spent Thursday with her parents, Mr. over the local boys, came down Fred Harshfield, Proprietor. Jas. and Mrs. Will Hays. Wednesday afternoon and were Roney, Auct. The many friends of Dr. Dodds will defeated 38 to 10. The following ***Salt River be glad to know he is at home. boys brought the locals the prize: Robt. Barger, Chester Hardin, Mr. Wilford Lee went to Nazareth ***New Farm Implement Firm Jerome Monroe and Edward Bros. Wednesday. In the future, the well known firm of The Shepherdsville Normal class Mrs. Geo. Quick is visiting P. H. Geo. W. Maraman & Sons will carry began Monday with a good sized Quick and family. a complete line of agriculture class as follows: Edyth Clark, Edyth implements, vehicles and fertilizer, Howlett, Maggie Wise, Mollie Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Masden in fact everything the farmer needs, entertained Mrs. Grover Maraman Roby, Effie Johnson, Eula Funk, and due to the fact that they do not Georgia Wiggington, Theodosia and sister, Misses Katie and Ida have to hire many clerks, will be Cundiff, Saturday evening. Westerfield, Bertha Wallace, Pearl able to sell at rock bottom prices. Laswell and one or two others. Mrs. Alf Crenshaw, Duke In a short while, the old American Mr. J. P. Ricketts, ass’t. State Thompson, Ally Greenwell and Asa Hotel will be torn down, and in its Lutes were in Louisville demonstration agent will spend place will be erected an up to date, Wednesday. about 30 days in Bullitt County commodious building in the firm testing seed corn for our farmers and Mrs. Sue Maraman is visiting her will keep their implements, vehicles, giving helpful lectures, wherever a daughter, Mrs. Orba (sic) Masden. etc. Mr. Maraman and his splendid good lot of farmers and students can sons are well known to our readers be gotten together. He has visited the

Page 43 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 local high school, Hebron, Glen to 27. Men and women of vision are Madison Gentry, of near Mount Ella, Pleasant Grove, Clermont and going to tell us what the schools of Washington, was here Monday Bardstown Junction and others. Kentucky should do when peace looking well. comes to make that peace a Mr. Ricketts is a product of the State A. E. Funk, of Brooks, was in town permanent one, by so training the College at Lexington, a fine fellow Monday. boys and girls that every one of them and never lived any other place, only shall be Americans. Even the Geo. Renison, of Bardstown on a farm. children of Aliens shall be made Junction, was here Monday. Americans. Ira Lee, former student of the school Rev. Wheat, of Louisville, who was here and a son of Ex-jailer R. E. Lee, You want to hear these addresses. pastor of the M E Church here for died Sunday at his home near town You want to be part of the several years and made more friends of Tuberculosis, after having spent organizations that do these. than any one who ever filled the several months out west in search of pulpit, was out Monday shaking We are going to have our meeting on health. hands with his many friends. Wednesday night, April 24, at the He leaves parents, one sister and a Big Liberty Theatre in Camp Taylor. The many friends of Mr. Calvin number of relatives and friends. The band will play. The boys will Rouse are glad to know he is some The old county school board will sing. Gen. Wilder will preside and better. nd make an address. There will be a meet Saturday, March 2 at 9:30 Bob Bemis, who has been laid up for review of the 25,000 soldiers. Oh! It and all rural sub-trustees will hold a some time, is able to be out again. meeting in the afternoon for the re- will be a day such as no Kentucky organization and election of a new Educational Association ever saw Dr. Roscoe I. Kerr has bought a new county school board for 1918. before. The girl teacher has “My auto. Soldier Boy” there. You want to see A large crowd was in town Saturday American gunners have always been him in his new suit. Come, he’ll be to see the boys leave for Camp famous for good marksmanship and there! Every father and mother who are keeping up their reputation. A Taylor. has a boy in Olive Drab will be there French artillery officer who has just to see him again before he goes Sheriff Croan has bought a new arrived in Washington on military “over there”. Everybody in auto. business says that many of the Kentucky will want to be there on American batteries have beaten the Miss Peachie Thompson, of Kentucky Day. It will be a bigger best records of the best records of Veechdale, visited friends here day than “Derby Day”. the French gunners, although the Tuesday. Begin to plan now to get to French have had much more C. A. Masden, Roy Maraman and Louisville before noon Wednesday, experience with the big guns. In all Ewing Crenshaw spent Tuesday in April 24, 1918. ENROLL! ENLIST! the European armies, the waste of the city. ammunition by poor marksmanship Don’t wait to be drafted. Your has been very great. friend, J. A. Carnagmy, President Miss Stella Dawson, of Highland KEA Park, has been the guest of Mrs. Our sharp shooters in the trenches Clarence Dawson. are proving a terror to German ***Cut & Pasted Column snipers, the Americans being very Miss Sue Pope and Miss Sallie B. Geo. M. Bowman, representing the much at home with the rifle. spent Thursday in the city shopping. Tyler Mfg. Co., left Monday for The K.E.A. will meet this year in Southern Kentucky. Mrs. J. F. Combs and Miss Mary Louisville April 24 to 27. Read this Palmer Combs spent last Thursday W. M. Swearingen, of Leaches, was letter just received. with Mrs. Chas. Carroll in the city. here Monday. Dear Mr. Roby: The Epworth League had a very Ralph Horine, of South Park, spent pleasant George Washington social Monday here on business. We are going to have a great at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. meeting at Louisville from April 24 Allen.

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***Bullitt County Boy making good. as you start down the hill that leads Bullitt, play up Paroquet and its into the Capital and it bursts upon famous water (a lot of you fellows Letter to J. W. Barrall. Dear Sir: you - the city, the hills beyond the go to French Lick, when you have Recently, I have noticed in your Capital and the river gleaming in the water just as nasty right there at paper the startling statement that sunshine like a stream of silver, the home, and it is just as good, too, for Editors, like other morals, have a green of a thousand trees, beautiful that matter) and the people will hankering for money and an actual and worth the whole trip to see. come. intimation that they need it. Let me give you a tip, build a hard I could write you a lot along this I am sometimes reminded by an ex- road from Louisville to Mammoth line, but what’s the use. The tourists patient, when I present a bill for Cave and from there to Lexington are waiting for this road, the people services, that it is surely enough to via Junction City and Nicholasville of Kentucky want it and it is up to be sick and having me around and call it the Mammoth Cave circle you to show the practicability of it. and the tourists will pay for it in five without having to pay for it. Now, Now, don’t say I am wishing too don’t take this seriously for the years. Nature has given you the much of a job on you, I’m not. All Pioneer News is about the only scenery, has provided the material you have to do is to get behind this active link that binds me to Old for roads and it is up to you people project, give some good old quare Bullitt, and I don’t want it broken. I to build these roads and the autos shouldered pushes, and watch ‘er go. know I owe you, but not just how will bring you the money to pay for Wish I was down there to be in the much, so I am sending $5.00. If this them. Now, get busy. push. I would visit every city, town doesn’t pay me up to date, let me You are getting out a booklet to and hamlet along the proposed route know. If it overpays keep the change boost Bullitt; boost this Mammoth and talk hard road. I would take it up and apply it on future deliveries of Cave Circle as you never boosted with the Chambers of Commerce, paper. before and in a short time, every the hotel men and the Standard Oil Last fall, to be accurate, Sept. 30, paper in the state will be boosting it. Company. But I am not there, but if Sunday morning, five of us, four you can see anything in this and if I Last summer, several autos went good fellows and myself, made a can be of any help, just let me know. from here to Mammoth Cave; they flying trip to Kentucky by auto. We Now for the check, Yours, S. W. came back enthusiastic over the Johnson motored to Louisville the first day, scenery, but damning the roads from arriving at the Seelbach, where we E-town to the cave. Dr. Johnson is a former Bullitt stopped about 8 p.m. The next County boy. He went to Sullivan, The most beautiful and up-kept morning we went to Camp Taylor, Illinois, when he graduated to farms we saw were in Kentucky on where there are several Sullivan practice his profession. He was the road from Louisville to boys and through some of the parks, elected Mayor several years ago and Lexington, but what would have and on to Lexington, where we took last fall he was re-elected by a been the story had we tried to go in the trots and saw some world’s handsome majority and if you should from Lexington to the cave? Roads records established. Early go to Sullivan, just hunt the Mayor rd practically impassable and farms in Wednesday morning, Oct. 3 , we up as he will be glad to meet you. left the Phoenix Hotel, Lexington, a sad state of dilapidation, but if this had breakfast in Georgetown, dinner road is made, the farms along it will ***Card of thanks from Lon in Cincinnati and supper in also improve; the quality of your Hatfield and family for kindness Indianapolis, where we stayed for stock will improve; your churches during illness and death of beloved the night and home via Terre Haute and schools will be better attended, wife and mother. a general and permanent the next day. ***Death improvement will result and the We had good roads all the way, but autoist will pay for it. Mr. Ira Wallace, son of Mrs. R. E. the goodest of all were from Lee, died at his home on the Mount Build the road through Louisville to Lexington and the Washington pike, last Sunday after a Shepherdsville (don’t let West Point loveliest view of the whole trip is at lingering illness of many months. He get the jump on you) and advertise Frankfort. A sharp turn in the road was about twenty-two years of age.

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Last year, hoping to regain his soothed by her tender touch, to children tripped home to dream of health, he went to Arizona, but was gladden the hearts of the down the George Washington and future advised to return home after had hearted with her radiant smile, socials. been there several months. Few without her help in this stupendous ***Births young men were better liked than war, we should fail utterly; with her Ira. help we shall win most gloriously. Born to the wife of Jacob Richard Let every person in Bullitt County Lyninger, Feb. 27, a girl, Mary For many years, he sold the Courier become a member of our Red Cross Lititia. and Times here, and later on was Chapter. It will help a great cause. night operator in the telephone ***Advertisement By joining, you can help your boy, Exchange, and everybody grew to and your neighbor’s brother. You Ford Cars - like him. After his return from the can help our boys in winning this West, he stayed at home with his Touring cars - $450 fob Detroit war by keeping them comfortable, mother, where all that love could Runabouts - $435 fob Detroit by letting them know that you are devise was done to prolong his life Chasis - $400 fob Detroit with them in your prayers in your and make his last days on earth as No change in price on trucks and daily toil and with your profoundest other models. pleasant as possible. sympathy. Gatton Garage Co. Shepherdsville. On Monday, his remains were buried There is no way by which you can ***Advertisement - J. R. in the Lee Cemetery on the render greater assistance and in to Shepherdsville and Beech Grove Zimmerman, Attorney at Law, the boys “over there” than by joining Shepherdsville. Roads, the funeral services being the Red Cross. If you cannot come to conducted by Rev. Bell of Lebanon Shepherdsville, send a dollar to Miss ***Salt River Junction. Doris Miller and tell her to enrol Mr. Robt. Mann and family were your name there with the names of Surviving Mr. Wallace are his guests of Mr. Cleve Masden and the splendid ladies who are doing all mother and sister, Miss Maggie Lee wife Sunday. and his step-father, Mr. R. E. Lee they can to help in our big battle for and many relatives to whom we Freedom. Elmer Welch left for Illinois Tuesday. extend our deepest sympathies. ***George Washington Social Mesdames Sue Maraman, Cleve ***Red Cross A George Washington social was Masden and Grover Maraman spent given by the Junior B.Y.P.U. on last The Red Cross Chapter of this place Friday with Howard Maraman. has been unusually active for several Friday night at the Shepherdsville weeks past and many new names are Baptist Church. First on the program Mr. Jim Harris has moved to this being added daily. The good ladies was a grand march led by George home on the ????? Road. and Martha Washington, these parts in charge of this work are devoted, Mesdames Grover Maraman, J. R. were taken by John Glenn and patriotic, intelligent and very Buckman, Amanda Bowman, J. R. Eugenia Gober. Next was the industrious. They are working with Thompson, Liew Ash, Charlie unveiling of a large portrait of Geo. imposes upon all, and the heaviest Duvall, Lee Middleton, and Bert Washington and the singing of the burdens usually fall upon the Deacon and wife were in Louisville Star Spangled Banner and America, women. The men left at home make last week. fine speeches and the splendid promptly at 8 p.m. Then the children contributions; the women do the marched into the Lecture Room, Mrs. Sue Maraman has returned work. The man see the necessity of where songs, recitations, and home after spending a few days with making clothes for the soldiers; the stolklore (sic) games were indulged relatives here. in, then an elegant lunch was served. women make the clothes. Women’s Mrs. Dave Buckman spent Sunday The children and their leader were mission is to work and pray and with Mrs. John Buckman. weep in such times as these; to go as dressed in Colonial Costumes. Mrs. nurse to the hospital, where the Prof. Sanders presided at the organ. fevered brows of the wounded are After the good-nights were said, the

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Mrs. Claude Hill is with her sister, Licks area. While they struck some ***Mount Washington Mrs. Ora Roby. Mrs. Hill’s baby is oil, it was not in paying quantities. Miss Frances McGee spent several very sick. We surely hope that some gushers days here last week in the city with will be struck on the Creek. Mr. Howard Maraman is improving her cousin, Miss Christie Harris. slowly. ***For Sale - Good fresh cow and Miss Cornelia Coleman, of calf. Mrs. W. C. Ward, Bardstown Louisville visited her mother last Mrs. P. H. Quick spent Monday with Junction. Mrs. Grover Maraman. week. ***Personal John Boes has moved to Leslie Misses Elsie Reed and Mabel Masden’s place, where Jimmie F. T. Harned, of Belmont, spent Chowning, of Louisville, were Greenwell has moved to the place he Saturday here. guests of their grandparents, Mr. and bought from Wilfred Lee, just across Mrs. Pate Wiggington for the week Joe Crigler, of Hubers, was here end. the road. Saturday. Miss Lille Thompson, of Louisville, Harold Barnes, of Camp Taylor, was Tom Hibbs thinks he is bigger than here Saturday and Sunday. spent Sunday with Mrs. J. R. anyone just now. Thompson. Mrs. Dave Harris, of Louisville, Mesdames Russell and Carey were spent part of last week here with Mrs. H. W. Weller, Ernest Hodge in Louisville last Saturday. and John Buckman spent Sunday friends. with Howard Maraman. Rev. R. M. Wheat, of Louisville, Mrs. J. M. Crenshaw and daughter, spent Monday here. Miss Peachie Thompson, of Veech Marie, of California, arrived Dale is visiting relatives at this Mrs. O. P. Means was dinner guest Saturday for a visit with her sister, place. of Mrs. C. F. Troutman Tuesday. Mrs. W. L. McGee. The people of this community are Mrs. Everett Smith, of Bardstown A. L. Harris and wife, of Solitude, sorry to hear of the death of Ira Lee and Mrs. Edyth Cochrane were the visited Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Harris and also the death of Aunt Eliza guests of Mrs. W. F. Henderson this Sunday. Tilford, as she is known to everyone week. Mrs. Laura Anderson and daughter as Aunt Eliza. Miss Nancye Jeffries spent the week have returned after several weeks ***Cupio end with Miss Louise Monroe. spent with relatives at Mt. Eden and Louisville. Mrs. Charley O’Neal has been Miss Marie O’Brien and Mrs. C. F. spending several days with Mrs. Troutman were guests of the Misses Mesdames Mac Borders and Frank Tom Ritchie celebrating Mrs. Pope Wednesday. Striegle, of Louisville, were Ritchey’s birthday. weekend guests of the former’s Mrs. James Croan was called to mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish. Miss Pansy Stibbens spent Saturday Boston on account of the illness of night and Sunday with Miss Emma her father. Stuyler Harris and wife, of Louisville, were week end guests of Snellen. Mrs. Myrtle Bradbury and little relatives here. Miss Minerva Pendleton is visiting daughter, Vera, were guests of Mr. at Medora this week. and Mrs. C. R. Smith. Miss Alberta McFarland spent part of the week in the city with relatives. ***Boring for Oil Mrs. Calvin Rayman and children spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. Mrs. C. A. Long and Mr. Henry The oil machine which has been at and Mrs. W. R. Johnson. Stout were both successfully work putting down wells at Bullitts operated on last week and at last John Nicholson, J. D. Moore and J. Lick has moved to the farm of Mr. report were doing nicely. R. A. Miller on Knob Creek, where T. Ferguson, of Cupio, spent several wells will be put down. Wednesday here. Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish has a slight Several wells were put down in the attack of pneumonia and owing to

Page 47 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 her age, 83 years, her family feel Mrs. Julia King, O. E. Hall and wife The many friends in this some apprehension as to her spent Sunday with Mrs. J. D. Hough, neighborhood of Mrs. Samuel Kyser, recovery. who is very ill. of Fern Brook, will be sorry to hear that she is at Waverly Hill. Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Owen, Mr. and Marion Rouse, age 16, the oldest Kyser, formerly Mrs. Eliza Forrest, Mrs. Pearl King, Mrs. Mary Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman made this place her home for years. Rouse was operated on for Chas. K. Fisher, Mrs. Elizabeth appendicitis; after a few days, other Owen, Edward Owen and family Russell Hall bought a three year old complications set in and she passed were dinner guests Sunday of Albert mule from Hal Hall for $150.00. th Fisher and wife. away the 18 . Funeral services were ***Pleasant Grove held here at the Catholic Church Russell Hall sold a horse to Mr. th Mrs. Roy Stallings wrote of the Thursday 19 , followed by interment Vance for $175. in the Catholic Cemetery. doings of the Woman’s Missionary Miss Hazel Hall spent the week end Society of the Pleasant Grove Mr. George McKenzie died at his th at home with her father, Rufus K. Baptist Church. home in Louisville the 19 . Funeral Hall. services were conducted by Rev. D. ***Sale - Friday, March 8, 1918 at R. Peak at the M. E. Church here Sorry to hear of the death of Ira Lee. 10 a.m. As I have more stock than I Thursday. He was a member of the He was a young man who had lots of care to handle, I have decided to sell Methodist Church and Salt River friends who will miss him. all my personal property at my farm Lodge F & AM and was buried with 1 mile south of Salt River on the Mrs. Louis Mothershead spent Masonic honors. Pitts Point & Beech Grove Road: 11 Thursday with her father, W. L. mules, 1 blind mare, 9 other horses, Hall. Thursday at 3 p.m., the infant child 3 jacks, 18 cows and calves, 5 hogs, of Mr. and Mrs. John Thurman, of Mrs. Barley Hall was called to the 15 barrels potatoes, 1000 bushels of Louisville, was buried in the home of Mrs. Frank Porter Sunday selected corn, 8 tons choice timothy cemetery here. A short service with afternoon on account of the serious hay, 300 shocks of fodder, 1 a prayer and a song was held at the illness of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Owensboro wagon, 1 corn drill, grave. Parrish, who has pneumonia. plows, single and double harness, ***The Mount Washington Road harpoon forks and ropes, etc. Lunch N. H. Braithwaite built two flues for served on ground. Walter Mrs. Elizabeth Owen last week. Mr. and Mrs. Orion Nunnelley have Armstrong. Jas. Roney, Auctioneer. moved to the Anchorage House on Miss Bertha Bleemel was a visitor of Mrs. Elizabeth Owen farm. ***Mt. Eden Miss Lillian King. Geo. McNally has sold his farm to Mrs. Joe Troutman and children are Mrs. Pearl King spent Thursday with spending a few days with her sisters, Mr. South, of Taylorsville, who has her brother, Charles Fisher. moved in while Mr. McNally has Mrs. W. P. Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Stafford, of Louisville, moved to W. R. Newkick’s (sic) Mrs. J. M. Foster and children spent will move to Mrs. H. N. Proctor’s farm. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. cottage. Leon Bogard and family has Foster. Miss Ruth Owen was in Louisville returned to Mount Washington after Mrs. V. E. Holsclaw spent Saturday last week having dental work done. having sold his farm to J. T. Oaks. with her mother, Mrs. A. J. Snawder. A. F. Owen has LaGrippe. Misses Jessie and Ada Harris, of Mrs. W. F. Foster spent one day last Bethel, were guests Monday of Mrs. Meritt Aldway, (sic) of Taylorsville, week with her mother, Mrs. A. J. Albert Fisher. was here Saturday on business. Snawder. Miss Floye Owen is in the city the Mrs. H. N. Owen spent last week Mr. Chas. Hardesty spent one day guest of her sister, Mrs. Elmer Jones. with her brother, J. D. Hough. with his uncle, Herman Pearl.

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Miss Melissa Brewer has returned to Mrs. J. L. Trunnell of Shepherdsville Mrs. Forest Barger and baby spent Mrs. M. J. Foster after spending has returned home. Saturday afternoon with Mrs. B. D. several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Burch. Mrs. Eli Roby, Mrs. Iley Jones, Mrs. Tom Stillwell. Jack Lane are on the sick list. Miss Mollie Roby entertained the Mrs. Mary E. Barrall spent Sunday young folks of this neighborhood Miss Mollie Roby spent the 22nd with Louis Barrall’s family. one night recently. very pleasantly with Mrs. B. D. Miss Virginia Barrall is resting very Burch. March 8, 1918 nicely at this writing. Mrs. Manerva (Sic) Harris is ***School News Claude Holsclaw spent last week spending some time in the city with with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. her daughter, Mrs. Ben Lane, who Hon. J. Van Dyke Norman will Holsclaw. continues ill. speak in Shepherdsville Saturday on “American Version” of this present Mr. Emmitt Holsclaw spent one Mrs. Alf Weller called on his lady world’s war. He will probably touch night recently with his uncle, friend, Miss Alleen Swearingen briefly on the YMCA, Red Cross Clarence Holsclaw. Sunday. and all other work done pertaining to Mr. Frank Goldsmith spent Sunday Miss Edyth Clark, who has been our part and to the raising of food with C. E. Rogers. teaching at Clermont, closed her stuff the coming year. school Thursday and is home with Miss Maude Thompson spent one Mrs. Carpenter, mother of Miss parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonce Clark. day last week with Mrs. V. E. Jennie Carpenter, is critically ill at Holsclaw. Master Ralph Greenwell is home her home here and her recovery with his parents, after spending the seems very doubtful. Miss Jennie is ***Victory winter with his grandparents, Mr. constantly at her bedside and her The building committee of Victory and Mrs. Mc Roby. place as principal of the graded Baptist Church met with Mr. Wm. school at Bardstown Junction is Curtis Ratcliff has the measles. King, of Mount Washington, being filled by the county’s regular Monday to lay the plan of the Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw spent supply teacher, Miss Mary Jane church. We hope to see this plan put Sunday with the latter’s sister, Mrs. Trunnell. through and the church completed Hughie Noe. The play given by the Senior class of by mid-summer. Miss Mollie Roby closed her school the local high school was well Mack Roby lost two valuable cows at this place a few days ago with a attended and a nice sum of money recently. short program and a nice treat. She made. The following pupils took will enter school at Shepherdsville part: Martha Lee, Ruth Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Swearingen spent shortly and we hope to have her with Christina Skinner, C. F. Troutman, Thursday at Shepherdsville having us again this year. Muir Funk, Chester Hardin, Sam dental work done. Ridgway, W. C. Herps, Nancye Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Burch motored to Little Aldin Ray Nusz has typhoid Trunnell, Catherine Griffin, Lillian the city Sunday. pneumonia and is very ill. Wiggington, ????, Elizabeth Weller, R. J. Clark spent Thursday at Evelyn ???, and Floyd Weller. Mrs. Horrie Thompson is spending Chapeze on business. some time in the city. The Bullitt County school board met Mr. Frank Grant received a telegram and appointed trustees to fill all Miss Alleen Swearingen closed her from Charleston, Missouri, last week vacancies in rural schools and school at Cedar Grove where she stating his brother is very ill. selected the following for members taught a very successful term and of the 1918 school board: T. L. has returned home. Mrs. Henry Grant and daughter, Mattingly, E. Z Wiggington, H. M. Miss Bessie, spent Saturday with Trunnell, A. C. Viers. Miss Frona James, who has been Mrs. Jack Lane. spending the winter with her sister,

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Teaches desiring to teach this year (can’t read) pikes between. Bullitt second bottoms are particularly should file their applications with has adopted the State aid plan and adapted to alfalfa. The limestone the new division secty’s: 1. will soon have standard roads hillsides will grow as fine as Shepherdsville Dis. Joe Chappell, connection with all adjoining county anybody’s old tobacco, and after West Point 2. Mount Washington seats. that, bluegrass just naturally takes ‘em. Dis, W. A. King 3. Leaches Dis, G. Where we had one motor vehicle B. Herps, Shepherdsville. 4. Pine twelve years ago, we have over two South of Salt River and west of the L Tavern Dis, Claud Hill, Belmont. hundred today, and still they come. & N, we have more corn bottoms, Senate passed Senator R. C. This is a guarantee that our roads Salt River, Long Lick, Rolling Fork McFarland’s bill providing for co- will continue to improve. and Crooked Creek. The Belmont Valley, 5000 acres as rich as ever operative vocational education under From the Jefferson line, south with L the Smith-Hughes act to secure crow flew over. Here S. Price Smith, & N to Blue Lick creek and east to John D. Harned, Clint Langley, funds for this state for vocational the Spencer line, we have rolling to training and put the state able to Crawford Craig, Perry Munford, hilly land growing an average of Squire Wooldridge, Pat Daugherty, participate in the $25,000,000 fund fifty bushel of corn and twenty-eight for training draft men. Tom Coakley and many others are bushels of wheat per acre. Much of buying pleasure cars to keep down ***Extracts from the Bullitt County this land is adapted to the growing of the surplus. Booster. garden truck and the proximity to the Louisville market makes this line of Here, too, timothy and clover set Bullitt County is situated north agriculture advisable. easily and grow prolific and round central in the State of Kentucky, here, the Newmans, Hills, Jefferson County along being In recent years, Joe Dietrich, G. A. Bradburys, Robys, Masdens, between it and the Ohio River. Ten Bailey, A. G. Kulmer, E. C. Tyler, McCubbins, Shaws and many more Frank Christman, J. W. Pope and and one half miles of Louisville the are making good shipping milk and others in the Mount Washington Metropolis of the State on the north, raising hogs. nine miles of Taylorsville, county district have planted a considerable seat of Spencer on the east, twelve acreage to Irish potatoes and the Round Pitts Point way and up miles of Bardstown, county seat of output, both in quality and quantity, Brown’s Run, many generations of Nelson on the north east, and twelve compares favorably with that of the Hardys, Dawsons and Lees have miles of Elizabethtown, county seat long famous garden sections of been reared to sturdy manhood, of Hardin, on the south west. It is in Jefferson County close to Louisville. many prominent in business, the fourth Congressional, twelfth Other sections which formerly only educational and political life, each Senatorial and forty-first Legislative raised enough potatoes for home generation raising more and better districts. Geographically, Bullitt consumption are now producing hogs and corn and now alfalfa and County is one of the best located spuds for market. tobacco. And while at old Pitts Point, lets take a look at picturesque counties in the State. Acres 197,120, West of the L & N to Salt River and Giles Kelley and his hand powered Population 9,180. Per capita wealth with its meandering to Pond creek, ferry boat as he rows a super six (U.S. assessed) $293.46. we have hills on which the luscious across from upper to lower Bullitt, peach grows to perfection. Among The L & N RR, with its universal an odd conglomeration of the old noted orchards are those of Judge A. connections, runs central through way and the new. our county from north to south. The E. Funk, Ed Quick, J. W. Barrall, J. Louisville, Henderson and St. Louis L. Holsclaw, Robt. and Elmer At the head of Brown’s Run Valley through the northwestern end. We Ridgway, John Pendleton, Gurly rises Mountain Top, the throne of are four miles of interurban lines at Smith and many others. Tomatoes, Clarence Holsclaw, Peach King of Okolona and Valley Station and six beans, berries and different other Bullitt, 900 feet above water level, miles of Fern Creek. The Jackson vegetables are also grown on these looking proudly down upon miles Highway is on our east and the Dixie hills. In the Salt River and Knob and miles of fertile Salt River Highway is on our west with the Creek valleys, corn grows up to Bottoms and far across the vale to (can’t read) and Shepherdsville and seventy five bushels per acre, the

Page 50 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 the peach orchards on the other side. We are frank to say that we have ***Card of Thanks some poor land in Bullitt County. Some view. I wish to thank each and every one Cheap land. Some needing draining, East of the L & N and south of Salt for their liberal patronage during my some rundown, and some sour, but River, we have more limestone land, business career in dear old Bullitt little that cannot be made productive good stock raisers and feeders. Here County. I was born and raised near with proper management. And we the Popes, Maramans, Simmons, Bullitts Lick and when a young man, have the restorative means at hand. Trunnells, Hendersons, Combs, engaged in the merchandise Limestone to grind, sweet clover and Wellers, Swearingens, Crenshaws, business. Then later, I moved to Japan clover growing wild and Deacons and many others have Cupio, for several years my health begging for a chance to work. farmed long and well. And on and my family’s health were bad and around by Robys and James; Jones, Besides “boosting” our good county, my Dr. requested us to move to Bargers, Ben Crist and Bridwells, the Booster will contain a complete Colorado. Again thanking my clean to Solitude where we reach the business, social, professional and friends, I remain, W. B. Mattingly. trade directory of Bullitt. Everything model farm of Jim Rouse, with it’s ***Hangings Needed wide stretches of West Fork bottoms will be classified free in the list and rolling hills shorn of timber, set under alphabetical headings. Display We need several thousand hangings in blue grass and speckled over with ads will be taken at the rate of $5.00 in this country and need them right fattening cattle. A fine sample of per page, $2.50 per half page, and now. There are thousands of people what can be done with our hill land. $1.50 per quarter page. in this county who fled here to escape the tyranny and oppression of If you are engaged in any business, That outsiders can do just well, we the rulers of their native countries, profession or trade or in raising pure point with pride to Richard Wathen, who found an asylum here, found bred stock or poultry, ensilage, hay cattle king, Hardy Cruise, the Ed friends and work and wealth, and Geers of Bullitt, Jonnie Conniff, the baling, well drilling, breeding barns, who are at this time, doing all they Schaeffers, Christ (sic) and Will and boarding farms, hotel or boarding can against this country and its war Ernest Miller, ex-baker, now one of house, in fact, any public business, aims. Such people should be hanged our farmers who own both tractor we would be glad to have your name as rapidly as discovered, for they are and truck. Are there opportunities in at once as we desire to have the the worst type of traitors. Wolves in Bullitt? wot? Round towards the east “Booster” out in time for the Spring sheep clothing. (Long Article, with from Lebanon Junction, many trade. this sentiment) Harneds, Samuels, Maramans, ***Three Trainmen Blamed Duvals, Rickets, more Dawsons, and ***Food Prices Masdens and hosts more are Washington, Feb. 27 - What merchants can sell at fixed by comfortable and happy. In between, Responsibility for the rear end Administration: up the branch, where purest lime collision on the Louisville and stone water made possible “Old Nashville Railroad at Sugar - Charter” “Cane Springs” and “Old Shepherdsville, Ky, on December Less than 5 lbs - 10 cents a pound Grand Dad”, the spirit which made 20, in which forty-nine were killed 5 lbs or more - 09 cents a pound Bullitt the first local option county and fifty-two injured, was assigned Potatoes - in the State has triumphed as in today by the Interstate Commerce 15 lb pks - 55 cents Kentucky and likely the nation and Commission to negligence of the less than pk - 4 cents a pound the stills many never steam again. conductor and fireman of the Flour telescoped train and the failure of Best Grade War Flour - $1.60 for 24 Up the branch, the pure bred Jersey the engineer of the express that pounds. herd of Dr. Rob Wedekin yet roams nd crashed into to observe a signal. The Cotton Sack - 2 Grade War flour - and the same sheltering hills bedeckt railroad already has assumed full $1.50 for 24 pounds. with sparkling springs are beckoning responsibility for the loss of life and Cotton sack - Less than 6 lbs. - 7-1/2 to the herdsman to bring on the blue invited the filing of damage claims cents per pound. grass seed, and then, SHEEP. without litigation. Lard Pure lard - 33 cents per pound

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Compound lard - 28 cents per pound Mr. Figg is a stranger to us but we Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McAfee had Meal - 5 cents per pound are told he is a good citizen and we as dinner guests Sunday a number of Beans gladly welcome him to our relatives from Jefferson County. neighborhood. H. Packed Navy Beans - 20 cents lb. Quite a number of Leaches best Lima Bean - 20 cents pound Norice (looks like) C. Hall of citizens attended Rufus K. Hall’s Hominy - 07 cents pound Louisville and Joshua Hall of Camp sale Saturday. Hominy flakes - 10 cents pound Zachary Taylor were called here Willis Mothershead was called to Grits - 07 cents a pound Friday to attend the funeral of their Jeffersonville, Indiana, Thursday, by Rice - 12-1/2 cents a pound Uncle David Hall, and spent the the death of his mother, Mrs. Delia Bacon - 18 to 20 lbs. ave med - 39 week end with the latter’s mother, Linderman, wife of Taylor cents to 42 cents a pound Mrs. Fannie Hall. Breakfast bacon - whole piece - 5 Linderman, who was found dead in cents a pound. Miss Zilpah Crist, of Pleasant Hill, bed Thursday morning. Coroner Prunes and Mrs. Elizabeth Owen spent Coots was called and pronounced 50-60 size - 15 cents a pound Friday night with Mrs. Albert Fisher. death due to tuberculosis from which she had been a sufferer for more 10-50 size - 17-1/2 cents a pound Nathan Cox and family, of Bread - 09 cents a loaf. than a year. Burial in Eastern Waterford, have moved into Robert Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Mrs. Sanders cottage. ***Red Cross needs new members Linderman had lived in this and money to help our boys “over James Taylor, of Plum Creek, has community until a few years ago. there”. (Article) purchased the Mike Dacon farm and Mrs. Prudence Armstrong is at moved there last month. ***For sale - Pure black lang shang Shepherdsville, the guest of her son, eggs from premium hens at Bullitt Mrs. Viola Owen purchased a cow Walter Armstrong. County Fair - 15 for $1.50. Ruth from Everett Armstrong. Brooks McCormick, Shepherdsville. Mrs. Robert Bridwell and children Miss Madge Forrest, of Zoneton, spent Saturday with Mrs. Bart ***Advertisement - Avery chilled was a week end visitor of Misses Ridgway. plows available at Geo. W. Jennie and Ada Harris. Maraman & Sons. Oscar Nunnelley was honorably Mrs. James Harris and children, of discharged from military service at ***Advertisement - Bullitt County Hayes Springs, visited Mrs. Barley Camp Taylor on account of physical Bank, in business 29 years. Hall, the last of the week. weakness and is now visiting his ***Advertisement - Wanted, white parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Mrs. Orion Nunnelley spent corn. The market changes almost Nunnelley, before returning to his Saturday with parents, Mr. and Mrs. daily. Ear or shelled. Ballard Corn position at Latonia. Oscar Owen. Mills, Louisville, KY. The remains of David Hall, who Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stallings who ***On the Mount Washington Road died at City Hospital, Louisville, have spent the winter with Mrs. Wednesday, Feb. 27, of cancer, was Rev. D. R. Peak filled his Stallings mother, Mrs. Ida Hecker, brought to the home of his son, Nick appointment at Bethel. He was a will move to Shepherdsville in a few Hall, the following day. On Friday dinner guest of Mrs. Elizabeth Owen weeks. We are sorry to have them morning, March 1, the funeral was and family. leave us but wish them success in conducted by Rev. D. R. Peak at the new home. Everything sold well at Rufus K. Bethel ME Church, after which his Hall sale. A large crowd was present Mr. and Mrs. Henry Glasgow remains were laid to rest in the and bidding was lively. motored out from Louisville Sunday cemetery there by the side of his to visit Mr. and Mrs. Burr Gentry. wife, who died many years ago. Leslie Figg, of Shelbyville, has purchased the Joe Dickey farm for O. Burr Gentry is having a cottage He was a son of the late Clifton Hall, $6000. Mr. Dickey will give built on the land he purchased and was born and raised in this possession April l. recently adjoining his father’s farm. community. In early life, he married

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Miss Minnie Smith, and after her Mrs. O. P. Basham spent Saturday ***Personal with her mother, Mrs. J. H. Jones. death, he had spent most of his life Mr. Elmer Samuels and wife of in Louisville. He was a member of Mrs. Violetta Thompson spent one Barrallton spent Saturday and the Baptist Church. When this night recently with Mrs. Oscar Sunday with Mrs. W. H. Greenwell illness overtook him, he came to the Kulmer at Shepherdsville. of Leaches. home of his son, Nick Hall, hoping to be benefitted by the country air. Rev. Brandon will preach at Victory Mr. Charles O’Brien, of Alabama, is All that loving hearts and willing next Saturday night. Everyone is spending some time with his hands could do was done, but he invited out to hear him. grandmother, Mrs. Sarah O’Brien. gradually failed until the end came. Miss Fronia E. James was the guest W. B. Mattingly and wife left He was fifty-eight years old. He of her aunt, Mrs. John Jones, Saturday for Denver, Colorado. leaves one son, Nick H. Hall, one Sunday. granddaughter, Miss Hazel B. Hall, Mr. W. N. Griffin has returned home three sisters, Mesdames Sarah Hall, Charles Grant and Albert Grant, of from Mississippi. Wm. Newkirk, Robert Floyde (sic) Jefferson County, spent Saturday Mrs. Lenora Hardin spent Saturday two brothers, Willard and Ola Hall, and Sunday with the former’s night and Sunday with Miss parents, H. F. Grant and wife. a half-brother, Lowell Hall. Our Josephine Bowman. sympathy goes out to the sorrowing Mr. and Mrs. Lem Swearingen spent ones. Mr. F. G. Thomas and wife spent Saturday in Shepherdsville. Sunday with their daughter at Salt Forrest Snawder will be at J. B. Mrs. Horrie Thompson and little River. Proctor’s store Saturday afternoon, ?ouse Jones were guests of Mrs. Mr. S. B. Stephens and wife and March 16, prepared to make first Oral Basham Sunday. class pictures. Mrs. J. Weatherford spent Sunday B. H. Crist, O. P. Basham, I. L with Miss Mayme Stephens at Cupio ***Victory, Ky Jones, J. A. Roby, O. O. Roby, Chas. where she is teaching school. Mr. and Mrs. James Roby spent Grant Jr, V. Jones, Robert Grant, R. Mr. L. Weatherford and Mr. J. W. Saturday night with their son, Ola J. Clark, Henry Jones, H. T. Grant, Barrall went to Bardstown Jct. Roby and family. Chas. Ratliff, B. D. Birch, Chas. Sunday and brought back a Ford. Hilton, Lee Harris, Willie Hilton, Mrs. Horrie Thompson has returned and S. T. Harris attended the sale of Mrs. Bedford Crenshaw is on the home after spending some time in R. K. Hall, near Bethel Saturday. sick list. Louisville with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lillie Thompson and husband, Miss Zilpah Crist is visiting relatives Miss Viola Slaughter, of Nolin, was who is stationed at Camp Taylor on in Bethel neighborhood. the guest of her sister, Mrs. O. W. military service. Pearl a few days the past week. *** Mrs. Iley Jones was the guest of her Mrs. D. R. Peak, of Mount Several hogshead of Bullitt County mother, Mrs. Arp Harmon. Washington, spent Friday night with tobacco was sold on the Louisville Mrs. C. F. Troutman. Ola Roby and wife dined with A. V. market last week, bringing fancy Greenwell and wife Sunday. prices. Mr. John Chambers, E. L. Misses Jeffries and Pitman spent the Rodgers, Mr. Foster and Mr. R. B. week end with Miss Louise Monroe. Rev. Pounds filled his appointment Ridgway of near Cupio sold several at Victory schoolhouse, and was Mrs. Drury and son, of Vine Grove, hogshead bringing as much as 40 guest of Lem Swearingen and were guests of Mrs. C. F. Allen last cents per pound. Mr. Foster family. week. averaged $33.50 per hundred, which Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Samuels of is about the highest price received so Miss Carrie Gordier was a visitor of Barrallton are the guest of her far. Other crops brought on average Mrs. Lindsay Ridgway recently. parents, W. J. Greenwell and wife. $28.40 to 30 cents a pound.

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Mr. and Mrs. George Kulmer spent and his many friends were sorry to Mrs. Eula Hall and Genevive Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar see him leave. Stallings spent a day the past week with Joe Dickey’s family. Kulmer. ***Pleasant Grove. Mrs. C. F. Allen is in Louisville Mrs. Armstrong is visiting her son, Mrs. Geo. Gentry and little daughter Walter Armstrong and wife. visiting her mother. spent a day the past week with her Harry Franklin spent last week with mother, Mrs. Joe Dickey. Hugh Hall has leased a piece of relatives here. ground from his uncle, Jasper Hall, Mrs. Everett Armstrong, of Bethel, for five years and is now building W. C. Herps Jr will leave Saturday was the guest of her sister-in-law, and will move soon. for Detroit where he has accepted a Mrs. Blanche Hall of Bell’s Mill. position. Clay Whitledge was in the city last Miss Grace Hall has been on the sick week with hogs. Lon Hatfield, of Chapeze, was here list. Wednesday. “Uncle” Charlie Ridgway, we are Mr. Dave Hall, who was buried at sorry to say, is not much improved at John Lee, of Belmont, was over Bethel Church last Friday has been this time. Also Mrs. J. D. Hough Wednesday. in declining health for several years remains ill. and his death was not unexpected. Mrs. Dr. Ridgway was the guest of He came to the county to live with R. L. Jones and wife spent Sunday Mrs. Fronie Samuels at Chapeze his son, Nick, thinking his health with Robert Grant and wife. Monday. would improve, but found no relief. Mrs. Ethel Bridwell and children Miss Lillian Thompson spent He was taken back to the city and spent Saturday with Mrs. Viola Saturday with Mrs. Fronie Samuels. found the trouble was cancer of the Ridgway. stomach, underwent an operation, Miss Chrissie Ashby spent last but did no good. Mr. Hall was 58 Misses Eudell and Edna Grant spent Sunday with Embra Deacon and years and 7 mo. old. He leaves to Sunday with Miss Thelma Lloyd. wife. mourn his loss, one son, Nick Hall, Joe Dickey has sold his farm and J. C. Holsclaw and wife spent three sisters, two brothers, and one will give possession the first of Monday night with Miss Chrissie half brother. Funeral services were April. Sorry to know this, he expects conducted by Rev. Peak of Mount Ashby. to have a sale the 18th. Washington. Mr. Hall was a member Mrs. Bertie Griffin and sister, Mrs. of the Baptist Church. He was laid to Ambros Ridgway and wife spent Maude Bowman, spent last week rest by the side of his wife who Sunday with John Stallings and wife with their sister, Mrs. P. M. Hardy at preceded him several years ago. of Bethel. West Point. And also spent Sunday night with W. T. Griffin and wife at Josh Hall came out from Camp Mrs. Bernice Owen, of near Mount Valley Station. Taylor to attend the funeral of his Washington, spent Saturday with her uncle, Dave Hall. mother, Mrs. J. W. Lloyd. Mr. J. Weatherford was called to his home in Marion County Wednesday Mrs. Sallie Russell, after spending Miss Zilpah Crist, of Pleasant Hill, night on account of the serious the winter with J. D. Hough’s spent Friday night with her cousin, illness of his mother. family, returned home the past week. Mrs. Albert Fisher. Mr. W. B. Mattingly, one of Bullitt Willard Hall and daughter, Mrs. Louis Stallings and wife entertained County’s most popular merchants, Will Newton and Nones (Sic) Hall company Sunday. came out from the city to attend the left with his family for Denver, Mrs. Kate Hall and daughter spent a funeral of Dave Hall. Colorado last Saturday to make his day and night with Mrs. Rosa future home. Everett Armstrong, wife and Dickey. children were Sunday guests of S. O. Mr. Mattingly was one of Bullitt’s Jess Ridgway have moved over on Armstrong and wife near Mount best business men. He had been in James Ridgway’s place back from Washington. business at Cupio for several years Pleasant Grove Church. Mr. Temple

Page 54 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 has moved on the Peacock farm above prices to cover the war tax for may be called, or if you have a recently purchased by Thos. the shows. single drop of red patriotic blood in your veins, you will attend. Don’t be Bridwell. Mr. Douglas has moved ***Hebron where Mr. Temple moved from on a slacker, but come. C. L. Croan, the H. C. Tyler farm and Mr. Tyler Miss Ersa Funk spent the week end Chairman, Bullitt County War has moved on his place he bought with Miss Lillian Wiggington. Committee. from “uncle” Mike Deacon. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Harris, city, ***Mount Washington spent the week end with Mr. and Lyman Hall and wife, Jasper Hall, Miss Carrie Collings, Vivian Harris Mrs. J. W. Brooks. wife and daughter, spent Sunday and Mary Lee Parrish were Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Kate Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith, city, are guests of Miss Georgia Porter. with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Rosa Dickey spent last week Mr. and Mrs. John McClure and John Smith. with Mrs. Roxie Lloyd. family spent Sunday with W. F. We are sorry to hear of the illness of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Woods, spent Queen and wife. Sunday in the city. Mrs. Parrish of Mount Washington Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wiggington and hope she will soon be out again. Misses Sue and Edna Brooks entertained a number of guests from Bert Ridgway and wife called entertained in honor of Miss Bertha Louisville Sunday. Trunnell one evening last week. Sunday afternoon to see the latter’s Miss Sara McGee spent part of this aunt, Mrs. Nettie Mothershead, who Miss Bertha Trunnell will close her week in the city with her cousin, is quite ill. present term of her school at Beech Mrs. Adele Lochner. Grove, this Friday and Miss Susie News came last week announcing Mrs. D. R. Peak returned Saturday Brooks will open her spring term the the death of Mrs. Michael Hickey, of from a week’s visit with her parents following Monday. the city. She is a niece of Mr. at Loretto. Tillman Ridgway of this place. Mrs. Several of our boys have received Mr. and Mrs. Horace McGee, of Hickey was attempting to kindle a notice to report for examination. fire with coal oil in her range, and Fern Creek, came over in their new Among whom are Paul Holsclaw she suffered burns with caused her Buick Sunday. and J. W. Brooks Jr. death. She was taken to the City Miss Austine Bell, of Huber, is the Ruth Latham spent Friday in the Hospital and lived but a short time. guest of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Gentry. city. Mrs. Laura Owen, of Bethel, spent a Mrs. Clarence Snider and little Mr. Sam Williams, who underwent few days with her brother, J. D. daughter, Elizabeth, are the guests of a serious operation at Norton Hough. relatives in Spencer County this Infirmary was at last reports doing Mrs. Eva Bridwell spent Sunday week. nicely. with her brother, Charlie Stallings. Dr. and Mrs. L. S. Settle motored to Miss Fannie Cage spent Saturday in Those entertained in the home of Bardstown Sunday to visit his the city shopping. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge and daughter mother. Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw was seriously ill Sunday were: Clay Whitledge and Walter Coyle, of Louisville, visited last Friday. wife, Elbert Boss (sic), wife and Miss Emma McGee Sunday. children, Ed Bridwell and family, ***Big Advertisement - Speaking at Mrs. Blanche Gentry, Miss Lula Misses Edna Parrish, Starira (sic) the Court House, Shepherdsville by Stallings and Robert Ridgway. and Geneva McFarland, Messrs the Hon. J. Van Dyke Norman who William McGee, H. R. Whittaker is sent out by the U.S. Government ***Picture Shows Resumed. at and Chester Owen, motored to Camp to give America’s version of this Masonic Temple, Prices 5 and 15 Taylor Sunday. cents. Madam Butterfly with Mary great war. Pickford. It is necessary to raise the If you have a friend or relative who is serving with the colors, or who

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C. A. Long and Mrs. M. A. Harris Louisville Trust Co., Trustee, C. C. Mr. Mike Smith, wife and son visited Mrs. Long at Sts. Mary and Wheeler, Auct. Whayne Co. visited relatives in Louisville Elizabeth Hospital Sunday. Saturday and Sunday. ***Big Advertisement: Public Sale Mr. Henry Stout and Mrs. Long are at Glen Meadows on Pitts Point & Mr. Ora Roby has purchased a nice both doing fine and improving Shepherdsville Road. Complete list looking team of horses. steadily. of stock, machinery, etc. Having Mr. Willard Lee has purchased the sold my farm. O. W. Pearl, James Mesdames W. L. McGee and J. M. Charlie Johnson place on the hill. Wallace. James Roney, Auctioneer. Crenshaw spent a few days this Master Perry Mathis and cousin, week in the city with their sister, ***Big Advertisement - Public Sale. Kelly Barnett spent Saturday and Mrs. J. A. Harris. Having sold my farm and decided to Sunday with James W. Maraman quit farming will sell (complete list Mrs. C. O. Parrish visited her and family. of stock, machinery, etc) at my mother, Mrs. Hardy, in Louisville, residence on Bell’s Mill Road, 3 Mesdames Clarence Dawson and Sunday. miles from Preston Street Pike. Orbra Masden were the recent guests Mr. C. A. Porter and wife had as all Lunch on ground by E. Carlton. J. C. of Mrs. Ora Roby. day guests Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. H. Dickey, Bert Hall, Auctioneer. Mrs. Jim Shepherd, of South C. McGee of Fern Creek, Mr. and ***Card of Thanks - I want to thank Louisville, spent Sunday with Mrs. Mrs. W. L. McGee, Mrs. J. M. the Ladies of the Maccabees (looks Ben Crenshaw. Crenshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jean like) of Lebanon Junction for the and son, Ward, of Seatonville were Mrs. Jack Sanders spent Sunday nice Linen Shower they gave me afternoon visitors. afternoon with Mrs. Ora Roby. after our house burned. Mrs. J. R. Mrs. H. H. Hall, our postmaster, has Howell. Mr. Orbra Masden and family, sold war-savings stamps far beyond Grover Maraman and wife and Nat ***Salt River her expectations. Maraman and wife were the Miss Gladys Welch spent the week afternoon guests of Howard A little girl was left by the stork at end with her mother Mrs. Maggie Maraman Sunday. the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Burr Welch. Gentry, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hamilton were and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Fisher. Mrs. Claud Hill returned to her the recent guests of the latter’s home Saturday after a few days visit parents, Will Hays. Mr. Leslie Figg has sold his farm in with her sister, Mrs. Ora Roby. Shelby County and bought the farm Little Miss Susie Maraman is going of Mr. Joe Dickey about five miles Mr. Orbra Lee Masden has to school again at Shepherdsville. from here on the Shepherdsville purchased another pony from We are all glad to know she is able road. Clarence Dawson. to start back again. ***Poem in Memoriam of Dr. Jesse Mrs. John R. Thompson and sisters March 15, 1918 M. Crenshaw by his daughter, spent Thursday with Mrs. Grover Marie. Maraman. ***School News ***Trustee Auction Sale. Desirable Mr. Orbra Masden and wife, Mr. The St. Xavier basketball team came farm near Brooks 13 miles south of Cleve Masden and wife attended the by here Saturday after having made Louisville, 141 acres on the L & N Harshfield’s sale Saturday. a successful swing through the State and struck a stone wall when they RR. Good orchard, including young Miss Peachie Thompson has orchard of 450 apple trees. played our locals, the Country Jakes returned home after a few days visit and were defeated 41 to 14. Floyd Comfortable tenant house, barn and with relatives here. other outbuildings. Will sell in two Weller, Roger Wiggington, Muir tracts, 100 acres and improvements Misses Ophelia and Eugenia Masden Funk, Thomas Trunnell and Forest and 41 acres, unimproved. The spent Saturday with Thelma Lee Woolford, all timid country boys, Welch. who plow corn in the good old

Page 56 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 summer time, simply played rings Dear Sir: Well, I had a fine trip going up the around the city boys and more than Mississippi River, but I did not see According to promise, I will write one had the visitors bewildered and anything of Steamboat Bill. Here is you. I have landed safely in looking as silly as Sis Hopkins at her some fine country and for a hundred Colorado and I think it is a very fine best. The college boys, however, miles or more, we ran so close to the place, so much that I have were high type young fellows and river you could dip water up with a purchased me nice modern home at demonstrated the gentlemanly spirit cup. I was six o’clock and the porter 3121 W. 44th Ave. I suppose I will that’s a pleasure to see in school says supper is ready. Well, boys, you end my days here. I found Robert athletics. ought to have seen the supper I ate; better and Karl working. He and the steak I think was about fifteen A bill of resolution has passed the Robert both have a good position inches by six, potatoes, lettuce, Federal Congress and seems likely and like here fine. cucumbers and some corn cakes. I to be signed by our President, Well, I will tell you something about left the water both meals, but permitting farmer boys to return our trip, leaving Louisville 9:20 cleaned up with everything else and home for the summer in order that a p.m., did not see anything until we wanted to lick my plate, but my wife larger food crop may be grown the got near St. Louis. Here everything said that was not the style. Out we coming summer. looked farm like. The corn is put in go, four men and three women, three Mr. Gordon Bridwell, of Leaches, is rail pens out in the field where it is of the men being smokers, soon we now with the medical Reserve Corps grown and the fodder is thrown on go to the smoker. After taking a and is stationed at Fort Hamilton, top of it. Millions of bushels can be good smoke, back we to go to the New York. seen along in pens this way. sleeper, beds all being ready, to bed we go. We knew nothing until 7:20 Miss Alma Forrest and sister entered Now, we cross the river, go through the next morning when the same school here Monday. a big tunnel to get in town. Arriving fellow is yelling, “Breakfast”. You at St. Louis at 8:30 a.m. Here, we ought to have seen us racing to get Miss Edna Stark reopened her laid over until 2:15, so St. Louis school Monday at Pleasant Hill and on our clothes, but we all got to looked good to me Having six hours breakfast just the same. I looked out has a class of some 8 or 10 young to stay there, I decided to see the the window and asked where we students preparing for the May town, and being a good walker, you were, for I saw a stream of water examination and all expect to enter may know I saw it, too. It is a fine running along the railroad track and high school the coming year. place. I wish I had Jasper Griffin thought it was Mud Run. A fellow along with me to see the show Miss Amelia Lee Oaks, Lillian said this if Republican or Kantas windows. Everybody knows how Jap Thompson and Lillie Mooney, River. I soon found him right for enjoys them. Well, after getting a big teachers in the school at Lebanon piles of corn, 500 bushels or more dinner at one of the leading hotels, I Junction attended the basketball just piled up near the barn and the went back to the depot to wait for game here Saturday. farmers would drive up by it, scoop the train and smoked. After enjoying up a wagon load and take it out in Miss Georgia Whittinghill is my cigar, the train caller said “All the field to their stock. I think O. P. seriously ill with rheumatism at her abroad” for every place but the one Means must have gotten his style of home near Belmont. She had that I thought was Denver. Well, I feeding here. You ought to have seen German measles and the rheumatism gets two large grips, each weighing followed and she is now thought to the stock, they would cover five fifty pounds, and started out for my acres of ground. Here, hay is not be in a very dangerous condition. sleeper. When aboard, I found that topped off like in KY, they just only seven people were to ride to There will be an entertainment given cover it so they can haul all the rick at the close of Miss Birdie Ball’s Denver in that car. I did not lose any and feed the stock, wagons are school at Mt. Elmira Saturday. time in getting acquainted with all of hauling all the time, feeding stock. I them. I found one lady very wealthy, ***A Bullitt County Boy goes to wish R. B. Ridgway, Joe Chappell and awful pretty, only twenty-eight and P. B. Beshear could see this for Denver, Colorado. Letter from W. B. years old and traveling alone, now Mattingly. this is where Pete Smith got his style but I did wish for H. H. Combs. of coming.

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Now, we are at Nebraska. Here is a Ewing Crenshaw It is now 8 o’clock p.m., and we crowd of people like your big day at Frances Rackel (sic) Roby have just eaten supper. We got back the Bullitt County Fair. Here we J. B. Buky Jr at 7:30 from Charleston and we were begin to pick up the last draft of the Frances Buky sure tired. I do wish you all could Sammies. We have two extra Virginia Buky have seen our parade. We went over coaches for them. As they board the Stella Buky on the Electric Cars and marched all train, the ladies are singing. All I C. R. Smith over Charleston. Oh, I wish you could catch was every cloud has a Mary H. Collings could have hard the Band. We silver lining. As the train starts, the Catherine Rouse certainly have one of the finest and men sing. I thought I saw Uncle Gib H. D. Shaffer the Star Spangled Banner, especially Griffin trying to wipe their faces Essie Rush was so easily. We were a little with a large bath towel. Mrs. Mattie Glenn hoarse, of course, but we had a fine Bedford Crenshaw time and enjoyed ourselves so much. Now we are in Colorado, looking Wm. Shafer We had a lovely dinner, as we across the country about one T. C. Carroll always have something extra on hundred miles. I see a large bunch of Pearl Crenshaw Holidays. And I certainly did justice white clouds, as I thought, but soon Daniel Gober to it. We had chicken, all kinds of found out it is the snow covered Emerson Welch fruit, celery, soup, cake and ice mountains. It looks like the snow W. R. Armstrong cream and so many other things and pile A. A. McKinley put in the road W. L. Jones with the lovely box, mamma, that to stop Sidney Anderson, but all who Doris Miller you and papa sent, I will try not knows what good it did. Will Burns founder. Everything was in fine As soon as I left the train, I found a James Roney condition in my box, and I gave my hearty welcome at Mrs. Hok’s C. P. Bridwell mates some of my cake and they Boarding House which has been the Rufus Balee complimented it highly, and my fried home of my boys since they arrived Fred Harshfield chicken was fine. Tell Grandma in Denver. She is a very fine lady W. H. Cundiff Barrall I thank her so much for it and indeed. If you want to call me over W. A. Cook I also never ate finer apples and the phone us gally 1862 W. So Edgar Croan oranges and, mamma, you can make bidding good bye to all, Will write Helen May Croan fine candy. Arthur C. Burns again soon. I remain, W. B. But don’t you and papa ever worry James L. Harned Mattingly. about me, for now since the Wallace Harned quarantine is lifted, we can have ***Ones who have bought war Wm. Howlett Liberty and enjoy ourselves in lots saving stamps. Newton Pearl of work. And I am so glad you are Jasper Pearl J. W. Edwards, Boston, Ky. both well and would love so well to I. N. Martin E. L. Stansbury come home before I go to Sea, but if R. H. Simmons W. A. Ice I don’t you can expect me after I Lena C. Simmons Jas. A. Ice have been abroad several months, Lonzo Lee V. H. Rouse for then I can be of more help to E. L. Rodgers L. D. Fields daddy, for I know that farm help is C. F. Troutman Jr Carmen Boyd scarce. Fred Ridgway John Homer P. T. Munford Robt. McKinney Kiss Mary and sister and the baby Roy Maraman for me and tell them to visit you S. T. Hornbeck ***Letter From Edward M. Barrall often and that will do me so much good. For I can’t come until my John T. Quick Charleston, S. C. Feb. 22, 1918 James S. Ferris chance and these War Times we Juanita Ferris My darling parents: have to all be ready at our station Clarence Dawson when needed. Lots of kisses and

Page 58 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 hugs to my darling parents. ***Death of Mrs. Summers County with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Edward Figg. Mrs. Sue Summers, widow of the P.S. Give my love to Aldena and late Gabe Summers, died at home in Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Snider, of Harry and tell them their letters were Bardstown last Friday night, after an Taylorsville, visited here last so sweet. Also give my love to all attack of heart trouble, aged 75. She Thursday, his sister, Mrs. Eugene my friends and tell those who had been ill but a few days when the Carlton, who returned with them for escaped the draft to go and final summons came. After services a visit. volunteer. in Bardstown conducted by the Mrs. C. A. Long is expected home pastor of the Bardstown Presbyterian Don’t worry about me, Mamma, for from the Infirmary next Thursday. Church, the remains were brought to I am only doing my duty. Hebron and laid to rest beside her Rev. D. R. Peak was called to the EMB Rep. 5 Co. 5, Sec. 1, husband. Mrs. Summers has lived in city Monday by the illness of his Charleston, S.C. Naval Station Bardstown for about ten or twelve nephew, who has spinal meningitis. years and prior to her removal to that ***Farewell party Mrs. Claud Anderson stuck a nail in city, she lived on the Gabe Summers her foot last Friday and has been Quite a number of young folks were farm just beyond Hebron Church. suffering with it a great deal. delightfully entertained last Friday She is survived by two children, night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miss Laura Summers of Bardstown Mr. Will Whittaker and family will W. C. Herps in honor for W. C. and John B. Summers, who lives at leaver for Chaplin this week to make Herps Jr, who left Saturday to accept the Gap-in-Knob, north of this place. their home and Mr. and Mrs. Al. a position at Detroit, Mi. Surviving her are three brothers, Ben Snider will move to the vacated Bealmear of this county, Geo. house. After music, games and other Bealmear of Nelson County, and Mrs. Laura Anderson and daughter, features of entertainment, delicious Hays Bealmear and two sisters, Mrs. refreshments were served and as a Miss Love, are visiting relatives in Mattie Sisco and Mrs. Sam Peters of the city. whole the evening was an enjoyable Nelson County. one for all. Those present were: Mrs. Clarence Snider returned (Followed by two paragraphs of Misses Bertha and Nancye Trunnell, Monday from a week’s visit to personal tribute) Martha and Beulah Lee, Evelyn Spencer County. Bates, Grace and Kathryn Griffin, ***Forage Poisoning Kills. Ella Roy Magruder, and Eleanor Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Crenshaw spent Glenn. Messrs C. F. Troutman Jr, Last week, Mr. Leonard Howlett lost Sunday with E. T. McAfee and wife. James Collings, Leslie Herps, Chas. a pair of valuable mules from Forage Miss Mary Bell, teacher at Ashby, Roscoe Tucker, Jerome Poisoning. Andrew Beeler also lost Edgewood, spent the week end with Monroe, Hugh Miley (sic), J. H. one fine mule from the same cause. her sister, Mrs. J. C. Gentry. Sanders, W. C. Herps Jr, and Master Probably caused from corn just John Glenn. hauled in from the damp fields. Messrs Fred and Tom Darnell, of (Warning to other farmers) Fairfield, spent a night last week ***Notice with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Herin. ***Mr. Alf Crenshaw was operated Written consent of all the holders of on in Louisville last week for C. A. Porter, wife and children spent stock in the N. H. Miller & Co., stomach trouble and at last report Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. D. R. having been given said N. H. Miller was doing nicely. Peak. & Co., a Corporation, is now dissolved by act of said ***Kentucky’s quota for the next Messrs and Mesdames Cole Pratt, stockholders, and will continue for Red Cross drive set at $900,000. John Borders and Will Anderson, of the only purpose of winding up and (two paragraphs) Louisville, were guests of their sister, Mrs. R. L. Grisby and Mr. settling its business affairs. N. H. ***Mount Washington Miller, Treas. Grisby. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Owen and son, William, spent Sunday in Shelby

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Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish is improving Mrs. Emma Munford, of Louisville, Mrs. Mollie Nusz, Misses Maria after an attack of pneumonia and is is the guest of her mother, Mrs. H. O’Brien and Anna Troutman. V. Mathis this week. now able to sit up. Misses Louise Monroe and Lillian Mrs. W. A. Clark has received word Fred Newman, of the South, has Pittman were week end visitors of of the sailing for France of Hospital arrived to spend some time with his the Misses Jeffries. parents, Jas. Newman, near Unit D of which her brother, Chas. Mrs. J. C. Jeffries spent the last Bardstown Junction. Farmer was a member. week end at Glendale. Mr. E. W. Sutton, of Bardstown Joe Dickey has bought Clint Smith’s Mr. and Mrs. Logan Monroe, Mr. Junction, left Thursday on a trip to house and lot. and Mrs. J. B. Monroe and Miss the South to be gone several days. The Senior and Junior Epworth Louise were guests of Mr. and Mrs. League will hold a joint service Mrs. Mack Roby and daughter, Mrs. C. F. Troutman Sunday. Allie Greenwell, of Leaches, were Easter Sunday night with special Mrs. Newt Martin is visiting her here Monday. features of music and recitations. daughter in Louisville this week. Mary Hecker and sister sold a fine W. H. McFarland will bring in Miss Mattie Mae Funk spent Sunday horse Tuesday to Bud James. several new Dodge Machines this with her sister, Miss Eulah at Mrs. week. Mr. Bob and Pat Swigard, of Pearl Lee’s. Louisville, spent Sunday with Mack ***Wanted - Tenant with good team Miss Mary Stillwell spent the week Maraman’s family. to put in about 30 acres of corn. end at Lebanon Junction, a guest of Good house and garden furnished. Ace (sic) Davis was in town friends. Can put in some tobacco. H. W. Lee, Tuesday. Shepherdsville. Mrs. S. W. Bates and daughter, Miss Mr. Lee Troutman is on the sick list. Evelyn, leaves this week to spend ***Federal Income Tax in Brief. several days with Dr. Bates at Camp Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Fowler, and two The requirement boiled down for Greenleaf, Ga. brothers and Miss Ruth Harris busy folks. Whole column of motored out from Louisville and Misses Stallings and Manor spent instructions follow. spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. Saturday in the city shopping. and Mrs. R. E. Lee and daughter. ***Personal Mrs. Everett Smith returned to her Jim Collings can be seen every day Miss Alice Hardesty spent the week home in Bardstown Saturday after a out in his big auto. end with her cousin, Miss Margaret two weeks visit with Mrs. W. F. Hardesty. Henderson. Joe Swearingen, of Louisville, spent Sunday with his parents here. Ernest Hibbs and wife, of Louisville, Mr. Oscar Kulmer and family spent were the guests of Henry Hibbs and Sunday with relatives in the country. Henry Deacon, wife and Mrs. wife Sunday. Middleton spent Sunday in Rev. W. M. Stallings, of Greenville, Louisville to see Mr. Alf Crenshaw. Mrs. Fronie Samuels, of Chapeze, spent last Thursday night with his called on her sister, Mrs. Kate Lutes, daughter, Miss Willie Mae Stallings. Prof. Chas. Daniels, of Mount Saturday morning. Washington, was down Saturday. Mrs. Chas. Carroll, of Louisville, Henry Hibbs and wife spent one day spend last Wednesday with Mrs. J. C. P. Bradbury is building a new recently with J. H. Jones and wife, F. Combs. house on his farm on the Lick Road. near Victory. Miss Nettie Shepherd, of Louisville, Mr. J. Weatherford, the jeweler, was Mrs. W. F. Lee and baby spent spent Sunday with Mrs. W. S. called to his former home Friday in Louisville. Rouse. Wednesday evening in Marion County on account of the illness and Mrs. J. F. Combs entertained at Daniel Gober and family spent the death of his mother. dinner Sunday, Mrs. R. L. Troutman, week end in Louisville.

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W. S. Ashby and family spent Miss Florence Mathis has entered son, Darrell, spent a day the past Sunday with Frank Goldsmith and school here. week with Mrs. Eva Bridwell. family. Mrs. Ewing Aspal (sic), of Dr. Kirk was called to see “Uncle” Gatton Garage Co. are building a Louisville, spent Friday with her Charlie Ridgway last week. storage room to their garage. Here is mother, Mrs. Henry Mathis. Rev. Skaggs filled his appointment wishing them success, and may their W. B. Trunnell has returned to his here Sunday and Sunday night. The business increase. home here after spending the winter train was late and he did not preach The Electric Light Company is in in Florida. Saturday night. He was entertained operation again. May it continue to in the home R. P. Owen. ***Mt. Eden operate for the lights have been Geo. Armstrong and Nick Hall spent greatly missed in our streets. Miss Alice Hardesty accompanied last week in the city on business. Miss Margaret Hardesty home Mrs. J. E. Magruder spent the day Friday afternoon. Little Willis Tyler has a very sore and night with Mrs. W. S. Rouse finger caused by being caught in cog recently. Miss Gertrude Holsclaw is spending wheels. Also Charlie Newton is several days in the city. Miss Christina Stockman, of suffering with a broken nose in two Louisville, was the week end guest Misses Gertrude Holsclaw and places caused by a limb falling and of Mrs. R. I. Kerr. Miss Stockman is Margaret Foster spent one afternoon other bruised on his head and face. connected with the Baptist Book recently with Miss Virginia Barrall. Louis Stallings, wife and son, spent Concern. Mrs. J. M. Foster was the guest of Sunday with James Ridgway and Mrs. Maggie Wise, who makes her Mrs. Jno. Chambers last week. wife. home with John Chambers, is very Mrs. M. J. Foster is with her Several of our Pleasant Grove boys ill at this time. daughter, Mrs. Jno. Chambers this were called to be examined for Three of the children of Richard week. military service in the past week. Pugh, of Pitts Point, have had severe Mr. Will Dillander’s mother is very John Price has moved from the city cases of diphtheria. low at this writing. Mrs. Dillander is to his farm here. John Greenwell, who lives on the 87 years old. Harry Franklin, (Armstrong) who farm of Chas. Bridwell, hurt his Joe Foster has his new home mostly was called to report for military hand some time ago on a corn stalk completed. service at Camp Taylor Monday and has developed blood poisoning. morning spent a few days with Geo. Mrs. Maggie Wise is very sick at Armstrong and wife and his brother, Fred Harshfield has purchased the this writing. Livery Stable from Saddler Bros. John Franklin Armstrong. Here’s wishing him success. Mr. Dick Froman and family of Clay Whitledge and wife spent Hardin County are living on S. B. Sunday with K. S. Grant. S. C. Bridwell & Sons are operating Foster’s farm. a quick service truck from here to Miss Lula Stallings will visit her the city. Mrs. Sallie Froman and Miss grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Whitledge Chrissie Ashby spent Sunday with this week. H. H. Glenn has been on the sick Fred Harshfield and family. list. Mr. Chas. Daniels spent Saturday The many friends of Mr. Robt. Mrs. W. S. Rouse and Miss and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hardesty are glad that he did so well George Armstrong. Christina E. Smith spent one day with his tobacco last week. recently in the city. Brent Grant, wife and daughter, ***Pleasant Grove Robt. E. Lee had the misfortune to spent Sunday with the former’s have his silo wrecked during the Mrs. Eula Hall, Miss Genevive mother, Mrs. Fronie Ridgway. wind storm Saturday night. Stallings, Mrs. Vernon Dickey and

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Little Ada Simmons is spending a Talmage Lloyd spent Saturday night J. W. Lloyd has been appointed few weeks with her grandparents, J. and Sunday with Rudell King, near trustee for the Pleasant Grove D. Hough. Mount Washington. School. Ernest Simmons and wife spent Sunday guest of Mrs. Kate Hall’s Mrs. Mollie Bridwell spent a few Sunday with the latter’s mother, family were: Claud Stallings, wife days with her sister, Mrs. Bell of Mrs. Maggie Ridgway. and children, Alvin Owen and Bell’s Mill. family, of near Mount Washington Odis Orms, wife and daughter, of ***Red Cross News and Lyman Hall and wife. Mount Washington, S. O. Armstrong Report on meeting and “we have Will Simmons and wife, of the city, and family spent Sunday with been asked to discontinue making spent the week end with the former’s Tilman Ridgway and family. the following: hot water bag covers, mother and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Owen, of near handkerchiefs, ice bag covers, Mount Washington, visited J. W. Miss Edna Grant spent a day and comfort pillows, heel rings, Lloyd’s family Sunday. night the past week with Mrs. Brent operating stockings, knitted wash Grant. rags and table goods” Mrs. Ellen Ridgway spent a day recently with her son, Ambrose Mrs. Charlie Ridgway and Delbert ***For sale - A full set of roofing Ridgway. Newton spent Sunday with the tools for tinner. Good as new. Cost former’s brother, Charlie Newton, of $35.00 will take less. Also a Jersey Joe Dickey will move to Mount Bethel. cow, will be fresh in a few days. Washington soon. Geo. I. Rennison, Bardstown Mrs. Ethel Bridwell and Mrs. James Harley Proctor will move to his farm Junction. Ridgway spent Thursday with the as soon as he gets possession. latter’s daughter, Mrs. Ernest ***Births Simmons. Farmers are husking and removing Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hatfield, their corn and find it is very much Mrs. Cordelia Grant spent a day the a boy. damaged. past week with her mother, Mrs. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keith, Maggie Ridgway. Miss Lillie Owen, of near Mount a girl. Washington, spent Saturday with J. Mrs. Annie Hough, of Ft. Thomas, D. Hough’s family. ***Salt River spent Saturday with J. D. Hough’s Miss Edna Grant spent the past week family and Sunday with Henry Lee Pace returned to his work at with her sister, Mrs. Hugh Clark. Owen and wife. Latonia, after spending a few days with his wife and daughter here. Arche (Sic) Trigg, who in military Mrs. K. S. Grant and daughter, service, came home Sunday to see Eudell, spent a day the past week Mesdames John Saar and Minnie his mother and returned the same with Mrs. Nettie Mothershead, who Maraman spent Thursday with Mrs. day to Ft. Ben Harrison. is very ill. Cleve Masden. Posey Grant and wife spent Sunday We are expecting new neighbors in Mrs. Ruby Skelton returned home with Louis Whitledge and wife. the Pleasant Grove neighborhood. Tuesday after spending a few days Mr. Trigg, of Shelbyville, who with Mrs. J. R. Thompson. Several from here attended the sale purchased Joe Dickey’s farm. We of Walter Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Masden, Willie are sorry to give our old neighbors Mae Ridgway, and Mrs. Ora Roby up, but welcome the new ones in. Miss Roxie Whitledge spent Sunday were in Louisville Tuesday. with her sister, Mrs. Ed Bridwell. Mrs. Aleen Dickey spent Friday Mrs. J. I. Lynch spend Friday with afternoon with her grandfather, (can’t read) Scott and wife were Mrs. John Buckman. guests Sunday of Mrs. Edith Hall. “Uncle” Charlie Ridgway. Miss Gladys Welch spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Maggie Welch.

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Mr. Henry Shelton has bought Mr. ***Photo going to Nashville. H. F. Ezra Johnson’s place and has Wineholder, Belmont, Kentucky. Earnest Rudell Troll - Of Camp moved. We are glad to have them Shelby, Son of Mrs. A. C. Troll, of ***Rats destroy millions. Rats are here. Louisville, who joined the army last said to cause a food loss each year in Mrs. James Maraman and children April and went to Mississippi in the United States amounting to left Thursday for E’Town, where October now at Camp Shelby. $200,000,000, enough to feed all the they will spend several days with her Nephew of Kinney Bolton of people of Belgium. Leaches. (Small article, hard to read) parents, Mr. and Mrs. John ***For Sale - Pony, harness and Morrison. ***Food Conservation cart, 1 small mule, 1 Ford touring Jessie Hodge was kicked by his pony car. G. S. Patterson, Shepherdsville, *** From the Food Administrator Sunday. Dr. Ridgway was called and KY ***More Gardens will help took several stitches on his head. We ***Notice - I am writing fire, do not think his condition serious. Three column on the above subjects. lightning, tornado, cyclone and Mesdames Grover Maraman, J. R. windstorm insurance covering ***Marriages Thompson, Lue Ellen Ash, Charlie reality (sic) and personal property, Duvall, Bert Deacon, Lee Middleton Mrs. Chester C. Porter and Miss hay, grain and seeds, farm and John Buckman were in Bessie B. Sparks, of Louisville, implements, live stock, while on or Louisville last week. came out from the city and were off farm remaining in state. Insure quietly married on March 12. your property in the Hartford Fire Mr. Henry Deacon and family went Ins. Co., protect yourself against loss Mr. William McCormick and Miss to see Mr. Alf Crenshaw Sunday, or damage. Geo. J. Rennison, Local Myrtle Crenshaw were quietly who is at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Agent, Bardstown Junction, Ky. where he has gone through an married in Jeffersonville last operation for appendicitis. Tuesday evening by Quire Ogden. ***Fiscal Court Meets Mr. McCormick is a prosperous Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Newman spent The Bullitt County Fiscal Court was young farmer. Sunday with his parents, Mr. John in session two days this week. All Newman and wife. Miss Crenshaw is a daughter of Mr. the time was taken up in classifying and Mrs. Clarence Crenshaw and the roads in the county. They were Mr. Howard Maraman was taken one of Bullitt’s most popular young put in three classes, one, two and back to the infirmary Tuesday, he is ladies. three, at $10, $15 and $20 per mile. not doing so well. They are in session today to finish ***Old Building Going March 22, 1918 the work. Geo. W. Maraman and sons who ***Advertisement ***School News have owned the old American Hotel for some time have began tearing it Hazelwood Sanatorium, for the Miss Lillian Mooney was the guest down and will put up a fine brick treatment of Tuberculosis. of her friend and co-worker, Miss building on the site to be used as a Maintained by the Louisville Anti- Lillian Thompson. implement house and a storage Tuberculosis Association for the Miss Lula Basham was called to room. The old American Hotel was adequate treatment of tuberculosis in Indianapolis, last week on account of erected more than one hundred years all its stages at less than cost. Rates the sudden death of her niece. ago. $12.50 per week, including board, medical attention, laundry, etc. High ***Poem in memory of Clarence ***Births ground commanding extensive view. Prather, who departed this life Dec. Born to the wife of Press Shelton, a Delightful surroundings. Send for 5, 1897. Signed, Loving Daughter, girl, March 17. description booklet. Dr. O. O. Mrs. Ollie Risinger. Miller, Physician in charge, ***For Rent - farm of 109 acres, Louisville, Ky. also stock on shares for rent, as I am

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***Advertisement ***Lost or Misplaced Miss Willie Mae Ridgway spent a few days last week in the city. Grant Six, The car that holds all Wednesday while in Shepherdsville, records for hill climbing. The car I either put in another buggy or put Miss Mary Palmer Combs was the with the guaranteed gas mileage. in my own and it was taken out in guest of Mrs. Albert Hecker last The car that runs 850 miles to a front of Peoples Bank, two bundles, week. one was 6 yards of light blue silk gallon of oil. The car with the big Mrs. J. M. Wooldridge, of poplin wrapped in plain paper, the tire mileage. The car with adjustable Smithland, was a week end visitor of other was 3 cakes of sidmore soap, front seats. The car with the Mrs. J. F. Combs. balanced crank shaft. The easiest wrapped in paper at Troutman Bro. riding car in America. $1055. FOB Finder, please leave at this office. Miss Stallings spent the past week end with her sister, at Lynnland. Cleveland, Ohio. Oscar W. Pearl, ***Personal Shepherdsville, Ky. Distributor for Mrs. C. F. Troutman, Woodford and Oscar Porter and Harley ????, of Bullitt County. Grant Motor Car C. F. Jr, were dinner guest Sunday of Mount Washington, were here Corporation, Cleveland Mrs. J. F. Combs. Monday. ***Overseers Notice Mr. Oscar Kulmer and family spent J. Weatherford and wife spent Sunday in the country. On motion of Squire Miller Sunday in the city shopping. seconded by Squire Carrithers, it is Mrs. Edyth Cochran and Ethel Mae Mrs. Frank Bell and Mrs. Hackney, ordered that all road work done on visited Mrs. W. F. Henderson of Zoneton, spent Monday here. roads in Bullitt County under Sunday. supervision of Road Overseers be Jas. Hardaway has bought a new Miss Lillian Pitman spent the week done between March first and auto, so look out girls. Jim has end in Louisville. September fifteenth of each year, shaved his mustache off and with a and that all claims for work done be Buick, he expects to try to marry this Neal Troutman, of Louisville, spent filed property verified with the year. Saturday night with C. F. Troutman county clerk on or before September Sr. the 29th of the year in which the Chester Roby, of Covington, spent work is done and that no claim be this week here. Miss Mary Palmer Combs and Mrs. allowed except such as are verified Wooldridge are spending this week Chas. Newman passed through town with Mrs. Richard Moore. and filed as above set out. Monday with a caise (sic) tractor. ***Will enlarge track The time has come when you have to Miss Zollie Swearingen has the farm with machinery. measles. Bullitt County Fair will soon have a larger track. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Markwell and ***Hebron daughter, Rosie and son, Rayman, of Miss Neva Magruder, of Clermont, The committee consisting of Robt. Fern Creek and also Mr. Louis Lee, ?? Gaban and ??? Davis, met a is a guest of Miss Nadine Melton. Wade, of Camp Taylor, were the few of the county’s leading guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wade, Rev. Heuling, of Los Angeles, Calif, horsemen at the Fair Grounds Sunday. preached at Little Flock and was the Saturday and decided to enlarge the guest of E. Z. Wiggington’s family race track for the coming year and Mrs. Allen Taylor and children, of until Tuesday. make it one of the best and fastest Louisville, were week end guests of tracks at any county fair in the Misses Pope. Miss Mary Christopher, of the city, Kentucky. spent Sunday with Mrs. W. H. Mrs. W. C. Morrison spent last Beeler. By the big army camp being so near Friday at Glendale with relatives. us, we will be able to accommodate Mr. and Mrs. Ben Whitehurst are Miss Mary Bosley, of Owensboro, is the largest crowd ever gathered at guests of Mr Alonzo Jenkin’s the guest of Misses Sue and Patti the greatest county fair ever held in family. Pope. Ky.

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Mrs. J. R. Ball spent the week end the past few weeks in Bullitt left of fruit “we” sent them. Signed Mrs. on the Knobs. yesterday to accept a position as Roy Stallings, Press. Cor. regular farm agent of Owen County. Mrs. Teresa Brooks spent a day last ****Father Works Too Article regarding County week in the city. A bill passed the State Senate Agriculture Board, which was Mr. Sam Williams, who has been at Thursday by a vote of 24 to 0, recently organized with Prof. Chas. Norton Infirmary, is now with his providing that every able bodied G. Bridwell as president, will make son, Herman Williams and family man between the ages of sixteen and the seed corn tests. We are in great here. We are thankful to have Mr. sixty except students during school danger of a failure of the corn crop Williams back in renewed health. terms, who fail to engage for at least this year because of a lack of seed thirty-six hours per week, at some that will grow. Such a failure in Mrs. Bettie Robards has gone to lawful and recognized business, view of the food shortage would be Bardstown to reside with her sister, shall be held to be a vagrant and sure to cause a world wide famine. Mrs. Esken. She went up Monday guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to accompanied by Mrs. Laura Bell and ***Red Cross News fine from $20 - $100 and public Mrs. Bessie Beeler. work. Judging by unanimous vote in A fine cake was donated to the Red The Hebron School will close the the Senate, the measure will pass the Cross by Misses Ethel Newman and 28th and Miss Vivian Beeler will House by a good majority. Mary Jane Trunnell, which was open a two months tern there April raffled off and brought the nice sum ***Lebanon Junction branch of Red 1st. of $27.00 Cross formed. Clarence Brooks, we hear, has ***Death What Lebanon Junction Graded bought the Geo. Bailey place. School is doing for our men over As we go to press, we learn of the Miss Irene Brooks has gone to South there. Last Friday afternoon, Miss death of Mrs. Carpenter, mother of Port, Ind., for a three weeks visit to Oaks and her splendid little workers Miss Jennie Carpenter. her sister, Mrs. Priest. of the fifth grade served hot Mrs. Carpenter has spent her entire chocolate in the Red Cross work Lieut. Arch Priest was the guest of life in this county, was a very room. W. J. Bell’s family last week. He conscientious woman and although had but a five day furlough and his So earnestly and systematically did left a widow young in life, without parents, Rev. and Mrs. Rich Priest they work that while waiting for her scarcely any property, she reared and and Miss Margery (looks like) Priest train, they made nine dollars and educated three girls and gave them of South Port, Ind. met him here and thirty-five cents, which was turned advantages far superior to many remained during his stay. in to the Junior Red Cross Funds. fathers. Time and Money well spent. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brooks gave a ***For Sale - A nice lot of Carmen party Monday night in honor of their ***Advertisement - For Stomach Irish eating potatoes 75 cents a sons, J. W. Jr and Forrest, it being Trouble, Thedford’s Black-Draught. bushel, second growths seed both of their birthdays. One 19 and One cent a dose. potatoes. $1.00 a bushel. Christian other 24. A large party of young Schaefer, Chapeze KY ***Sale - Saturday, March 23 folks enjoyed the evening, cake and ice cream was served from a ***Wanted - A woman or girl to do Having rented my farm land and am beautiful table. general house work, either colored going to move into a smaller house, or white. I will sell at my residence in A number of the neighbors attended Shepherdsville the following: 10 the sale at Joe Dickey’s Monday. ***Missionary Society horses and mules, lot of chickens, 3 Everything sold high, no wonder Article. Missionary Society of fresh cows, 3-2 horse wagons, 1 people are selling out. Pleasant Grove met with good spring wagon, 1 rubber tire jersey ***Emergency agent leaves. Mr. J. attendance. Mr. Priest of the wagon, hay rake, double corn P. Ricketts, who has been carrying Louisville Baptist Orphans Home planter, lot of plows, lot of good on a seed-corn testing campaign for sent a letter thanking for the barrel harness, set of oak furniture, set of

Page 65 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 walnut furniture, wardrobe, side- Miss Lydia Ridgway visited her Mr. and Mrs. John Pendleton and board, couch, hat rack, safe, tables, sister, Mrs. Otis Orms last week. daughter, Minerva, were the Sunday chairs, swinging churn, etc. H. W. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Oleta Armstrong, of near Lee, Jas. Roney, Auct. Applegate recently. Shepherdsville, spent the past week ***Pleasant Grove with her aunt, Mrs. Blanche Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Keene and children spent Saturday night with Mrs. J. D. Hough, sorry to say, still John Whitledge, of Zoneton, is with R. B. Stowers and wife. the family of Mrs. Jennie Whitledge remains ill. for a visit. Miss Linda Pendleton spent one Charlie Newton, who was hurt by a week recently with her aunt, Louella limb falling, is doing nicely. Louis Stallings and wife spent Pendleton, of Fruitland and her Saturday afternoon with the latter’s Everett Armstrong and wife motored uncle, Mr. Henry Pendleton and father, “Uncle” Charlie Ridgway, to Boston Sunday to visit the latter’s family of Medora. who still remains ill. grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. James Snellen, of Tip Top, is Edwards. Miss Wava Dickey spent Saturday the guest of Mrs. Lydia Snellen this night with Miss Ruth Owen. Miss Ruby Dickey spent Saturday week. and Sunday with Ina Fern Gentry Forrest Snawder, of Mount Mrs. George Harris, of Hardin and Leola Owen. Washington, will be at J. B. Proctors County, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. store in the afternoon on Saturday. Mrs. Ida Hecker and daughter, Mrs. Will Close. Will be prepared to make good Roy Stallings spent one day last pictures. Will Skinner and family, of week with relatives near Mount Louisville, have been visiting his Washington. Those entertained in the home of aunt, Mrs. Jake Merker. Louis Stallings and wife Sunday ***Cupio were: Miss Kate Hall and daughter, Walter Ridgway as the guest Sunday Mrs. Joe Dickey, Vernon Dickey, Mr. Ernest Funk, wife and three of James Ridgway. children were guests of Elmer wife and son and others. L. W. Nichols and daughter, May, Ridgway and family. Roy Stallings and wife spent Sunday spent one day recently with his with Sam Orms and family. G. H. Pendleton, of Louisville, spent daughter, Mrs. R. L. Ridgway. the week end with his brother, John Mrs. Prudence Armstrong and two Miss Minerva Pendleton just Pendleton and family. grandchildren spent the week end returned from Louisville being the with her son, Dave Armstrong and Mrs. Pleasant Snellen spent last guest of her uncle, O. H. Pendleton wife near Mount Washington. week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. and family. Chas. Merker. Mrs. Nick Hall, Oleta Armstrong Howard Samuels and family, of and Hazel Hall, Clay Whitledge and Miss Minerva Pendleton and Chas. Kosmosdale, have moved to the wife, John Whitledge, wife and Hardesty were Sunday guests of Griffin place, which they have daughter, were guests Sunday of Miss Eunice Ridgway. purchased. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge’s family. Private Roy Applegate, of Camp E. L. Ridgway and family expect to Misses Jessie and Ada Harris, of Taylor, Wesley Applegate and Ed move to their new home the last of Bethel, spent Saturday and Sunday Applegate and family were guests of the week. their parents, Charlie Applegate and with their uncle, Rollie Newton. Miss Eulah Funk has entered wife one Saturday recently. R. K. Hall was ill the past week with Normal School at Shepherdsville. liberty measles. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Snellen and Lindsay Mattingly left Wednesday April 5, 1918 S. G. Armstrong and wife spent for Denver, Colorado, to make their Sunday with Albert Armstrong and Mr. M. A. Harris has been appointed home. family. trustee of Mount Washington and B.

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H. Croan has a similar appointment who has formed a sewing unit in her Comm of KY VS Gulf Refining Col at Beech Grove. neighborhood and they do good - $25.00 work. She has reported 14 members. Misses Lillian Mooney and Lillian Comm of KY VS Jack Price - $10.00 The Branch Chapter at Lebanon Thompson, teachers at Lebanon Comm of KY VS Ed Ramsey - Junction has shipped to us quite a Junction gave an ice cream social in $20.00 their rooms last week for the benefit large box of finished supplies and of the Junior Red Cross members their work was nicely done. Our Comm of KY VS Claude Johnson, 1 and made $22.85. finished shipment was sent to Cinn. year in pen last week, as follows: 121 Property Comm of KY VS L & N - $8,420 Wilbur Wickersham, the bright son bags, 46 suits pajamas, 11 bed shirts, of Jno. T. and Mrs. Wickersham, of 15 bed soxs, 1 pr knitted washrags, Kattie (sic) Ice, Chas. Jessie, Mrs. Lebanon Junction, lost his leg by 39 substitute handkerchiefs, 5 Stansberry, Edith Hatfield, Ethel being run down by a train at that pillows. Thornton, all against the L & N were place. dismissed and settled. ***Big storm Monday night. Under the new law, no teacher can Comm VS Hattie and Anna Case This county was visited by a big now ride on a Rail Road pass. were continued till next court, were storm Monday night and reports are let out on their own bond to appear ***Spring Millinery that much damage was done at at next court. I have a full line of spring hats and several places in the state, lives invite the public to come and see being lost and stock being killed. Warren Vaughn VS J. D. Moore, on trial. them before buying. Mrs. J. C. ***Bullitt County Court Laswell, Belmont, KY ***Big Fine of $8,420. April term Grand Jurors: ***Heart rending scenes as French A jury of the Circuit Court here L. L. Masden, Burke Williams, R. A. once again quit homes in Somme Wednesday evening after being in Stallings, S. P. Swearingen, Chas. (article) the Jury room for one hour, brought Applegate, Henry Trunnell, Ed in a verdict against the L.N.R.R. for ***The eye of the nation on Bullitt Bridwell, Jess Buky, J. T. Carlisle, $8,420. The last Grand Jury indicted County, quota for third liberty loan Alfred Stansbury, R. A. Collings, W. bond is $49,750. (Article) the RR Co for maintaining a F. Joyce. common nuisance in the operation of ***Bids to be received for the Petit Jury: their trains here after the wreck here pasture of the Bullitt County Fair on Dec. 20. Several of the suits Grounds. Committee - Lindsay Owen Prather, Dave Crumbacker, J. brought here have been settled Ridgway, Robt. E. Lee, Ora L. Roby. T. Carrithers, Ollie Hall, Less Ryan, without going to trial. Tom Parrish, W. l. Gentry, Geo. ***Birth Jones, W. T. Hall, W. H. Buckman, ***Sells Land. J. Tom Foster, the Born to the wife of William Rice L. L. Roby, S. O. Armstrong, real estate man is some hustler when Dawson. April 1st, a fine boy. Esquire Brooks, J. R. Howell, Claud it comes to selling land. He has sold Hill, T. L. Coakley, Fred Bogard, the Green Meadow farm twice in the ***Red Cross News William Lee, J. F. Sarr (sic) Jr, W. last month. He says he can sell land The Red Cross Headquarters are D. Ellaby, Lawrence Howlett, Ed. S. any time. now at the Masonic Temple, and Rhea, G. W. Collings, J. C. B. ***Wanted - To rent for the there’s plenty of sewing on hand, we Hoagland, Peter Bleemel, J. W. summer, a small house or cabin, of need help, hope the ladies will find Gabin, R. M. Hardy. one room or more, located on Salt time to come and sew. Cases Tried: River or Floyd’s Fork, not over We certainly appreciated the work of thirty miles from Louisville, G. A. Comm of KY VS Standard Oil. Co. - Mr. Joe Chappell, who has gotten Pierce, 309 W Green Street, $25.00 quite a number of members, besides Louisville, KY donations, also Mrs. Hattie Haskell,

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***In Memory Mr. Dolor Holbert, of Camp Shelby, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Barrall and two while on his way home to visit children spent Sunday with Mr. and Of Roy Gilbert Mudd, who departed relatives stopped off at Mrs. Greenwell, of Leaches. this life the 19th of March, 1918, age Shepherdsville and spent Thursday one year, one month, five days. He Sam Horine and Crist Pauley, of evening with Misses Margaret Burks was the only child of Earl and Valley Station, were here attending and Anna Maraman. Nadine Mudd, who lives in court this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ferris of Mr. and Louisville, who formerly lived at Jas. A. Ice and Chas. Dawson left Mrs. S. B. Stephens. (As printed - Clermont. The remains were brought Monday for Hot Springs. to Clermont and buried in Vine Edith) Grove Cemetery in the presence of a Burke Vaughn and wife, of Valley Miss Willie Mae Ridgway left last large crowd of sorrowing friends and Station, spend Wednesday here Friday for a 10 days visit at relatives. The services were attending court. Cincinnati and Falmouth. conducted by A. B. Davis, who is Geo. Hough, of Mount Washington, Mr. W. D. Hibbs and wife, of Chaplain of Shepherdsville Council. was down Wednesday. (More comforting words) Louisville, were guests of his parents here. Mrs. Burk Vaugh, (sic), of Valley ***Brown Eyed Betty Station, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Miss Laura Summers, of Bardstown, On Friday evening at Fraternal Hall, J. W. Barrall. is visiting her brother, Mr. John the Sophomore Class of the Summers. Police Court Clerk, J. B. Monroe, Shepherdsville High School will spent Tuesday here. present a pleasant bit of rural Miss Alice Hardesty is spending this comedy entitled, “Brown Eyed week in Louisville. John McFarland, formerly of Mount Betty” 25, 15 and 10 cents. Washington, but now living in John McFarland was here Tuesday Kansas City, was a visitor here on business. ***For Sale - 1 Garr Scott Separator Tuesday. He has been visiting his wind stacker with self feeder and W. T. Morrow has returned home mother and other relations and bager (sic) attached. J. H. Collings, after spending the winter in Florida. friends at Mount Washington. John Lebanon Junction. KY is just as full of fun and good stories Mrs. Jennie McChesney has returned ***For Sale - Genuine Boone as ever; looks just as handsome; to her home in Ohio after visiting County white seed corn, which made dresses as tastefully and talks just as her father, W. B. Trunnell. a Government test of 92 per cent. interestingly. Knowing the courting $4.00 per bushel. Wm. Swearingen, Henry Maraman spent Monday in game from end to end, he says he Shepherdsville KY the city. has done well in the “wild and wooly west”, and notwithstanding ***For Sale or trade - One mare A large crowd was in town this week the passing of many years, feels that attending court. Shetland pony, gentle for children to he can do a lot of sparking yet. Good drive. Will sell cheap or trade for a Mrs. I. T. Houck, of Clermont, was luck to you, John. May your shadow good buggy mare, between 8 and 12 here Monday. never grow less, and may you years old. Vivian M. Shafer, continue to sell conffins (sic) and Col. Everett Osborne was over Shepherdsville, KY make people laugh. Monday looking well. ***For Sale - Fifteen tons baled ***Cupio timothy hay, retail or car load. S. P. Mrs. W. S. Magruder and daughter, Smith, Belmont, KY of Bardstown, were guests of Mrs. Miss Charles Anna Ritchey, of W. S. Rouse one day the past week. Louisville, spent Easter with her ***Personal aunt, Mrs. John Nicholson. D. O. Gober and family spent the Misses Ruth and Pauline Crenshaw week end with friends in the city. Miss Eunice Ridgway had as her spent Sunday in the city. guests Sunday, Miss Tony Knott, Mrs. J. Weatherford spent Friday in privates Ed Kuhn and McCullen, of the city. Camp Taylor.

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Miss Ophelia Mae Ferguson, of McChord, James Ridgway, Earl 1846. She was converted and united Louisville, spent the week end with Anderson, Harry Barrett, Charles with the Lutheran Church at the age her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. and Bob Hardesty, Garnie Merker, of 21 had been a member for years. Arthur Johnson, Dewey Foster, Earl Ferguson. She was married to John S. Armstrong, Charles Ashby and Carpenter, Oct. 18, 1874. Bro. Miss Christina Skinner gave a dinner Henry Buckman, of Shepherdsville. Easter Sunday at the home of her Carpenter died May 3, 1883. Thus parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Miss Elizabeth Smith is visiting in after nine years of married life, Skinner. Those present were: Misses Louisville. Sister Carpenter was left a widow with three girls dependent on her. Margaret Hardesty, Linda and Miss Jessie Barrett and brother, Her life was not an easy one. She Minerva Pendleton, Willie William, spent Easter in Louisville. Chickering, Messrs Charles Daniel, toiled hard to care for her children, Robt. Hardesty, Fred Quick, Willie Edward Barrall, who is one of Uncle giving them the best opportunities. Scott, Charles Hardesty, Earl Sams “Jackies” is spending his Two of them, Miss Jennie and Mrs. Armstrong, Herman Skinner, Rev. furlough at the home of his parents, J. B. Armstrong, became teachers Howard Burnett, of Louisville, and Mr. and Mrs. Claud Barrall. and pursued their profession in the native county. Mrs. Malinda Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Will Close had as their Mrs. William Herman has moved to guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. James Sister Carpenter became ill in the the home of her parents, Mr. and Harris, of Hardin, Harry Bishop, latter part of last summer but was Mrs. F. T. Arnold for the summer. wife and family and Mrs. Bess not confined to her bed till the 9th Sanders, of Louisville. day of November, 1917. From that Miss Mary Samuels spent one night time to the time of her death, which Wesley Applegate, of recently with her cousin, Minerva occurred 20 minutes after two Shepherdsville, spent Easter with his and Linda Pendleton. Wednesday morning, March 20, parents. W. B. Nichols, wife and family 1918, she suffered a great deal but spent Saturday with his sister, Mrs. Mr. Will Close has purchased a new was cheerful and would joke with John Pendleton. Ford. her friends up till a few days before her death. Sister Carpenter expressed ***Show Private Harry Johnson, of Camp herself as having faith in God and Shelby and wife spent Easter with Shepherdsville Council Jr O.U.A.M. was ready to go. her sister, Mrs. R. B. Stowers. have invited Baxter Dramatic Club Services in her honor were held in (composed of members of Baxter The Misses Funk entertained the Methodist Church at Council 194) of Louisville, to Sunday. Those present were: Misses Shepherdsville, March 21 by Rev. R. present a play in their Hall April 20, Katie Funk, of Louisville, Linnie M. Wheat, assisted by the Pastor of 1918 for the benefit of the Relief Longacre, South Park, Messrs the church. Gussie Ridgway, Lawrence Jones Fund. The club will present a three and Hugh Porter, of Shepherdsville. act comedy entitled, Captain Racket. The remains were taken to Cedar This is a splendid play, clean, bright Grove Cemetery for interment. Miss Mary Nichols spent Sunday and amusing. The cast includes She leaves behind her three with her sister, Mrs. John Pendleton. Bros. Frank Matthews, Stanley daughters, Miss Jennie Carpenter, Briel, Harry Meir, Fred Koch, and Miss Clara Tierney gave a social Mrs. J. B. Armstrong, Mrs. John Rudolph Gunter; Misses Edith Saturday night at the home of her Whitledge, two grandchildren, Gunter, Mabel Meir and Mrs. Emma parents. Those present were: Hattie Franklin Armstrong, Minnie Mae Renner. This is the same cast that and Pansy Stibbins, Margaret Bickle, Whitledge, one sister, Mrs. Francis presented the play twice before in of Louisville, Minerva Pendleton, Bradberry, and five brothers, P. C. Louisville with great success. Lola Ashby, Ora Lee Croan, Julia Mathis of Lexington, H. J. Mathis of Tierney, of Shepherdsville, Helen ***Deaths Kansas City, G. T. Mathis of Nelson Kidd, of Louisville, Messrs Herman County, E. H. and J. P. Mathis of Skinner, Willie Scott, Maurice Annette Rosaline, daughter of Geo. Ridgway, Barney and Byron and Julia Mathis, was born June 24,

Page 69 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 this county as well as a host of ***Musical 5000 American flags and Bible to friends. the public school through out our One of the most interesting musical land and we are determined that our Sister Carpenter was, at the time of entertainments ever given in Flag shall float over every public her death, 71 years, 6 months and 26 Shepherdsville will be given by the school house in our country, no truly days old. pupils of the violin and voice classes loyal American can join our of Miss Wimberly and Miss Goodin Miss Ruth Strange, age about 21 Fraternity and pass through our next Tuesday night at the Masonic years old, taken suddenly sick grand ceremonies without feeling a Temple. Special numbers by Misses Sunday at her home near Brooks and greater responsibility in the welfare Wimberly, Goodin and Ripy. 25, 15 gradually grew worse and died and prosperity of this Republic of and 10 cents. Tuesday evening about 4 p.m. ours. ***W.H.O.R.U. Dr. S. H. Ridgway from here and a Ours to support, ours to protect, our specialist from Louisville were Are you one of them that has found to enjoy, generations past and summoned and did all medical aid the enjoyment of being a Junior or if generations to come. could do, but she gradually grew not, you have missed the grander ***Advertisement worse. part of your life. When you become a Junior member you have insured Livery, Feed, Sale Stable. Fred She was the daughter of Mr. and yourself that when you die that you Harshfield, Prop. Best rigs for Mrs. W. R. Strange, formerly of will be buried and always have driving, automobiles for hire. Stock Knoxville. Her remains were taken someone to care for your grave for boarded by month, week or meal. to her former home Wednesday rd all time to come. It doesn’t matter Prices reasonable. 3 Street opposite evening where they were laid to rest. where you are buried there will be Court House, Shepherdsville. Jess Harris, age 22, died at his home someone to look after your grave. ***Notice Stockmen in Louisville Monday and was Besides your burial you have a sick brought here and taken to the benefit that will help you while you Bruno Munson, the best horse Bullitt Shelton Cemetery and laid to rest. are sick and have a warm host of County ever had - at Stud. also friends. It is time for you to get in Brown’s Orphan Boy, big jack - at ***Notice this grand march of our Virtue Stud. Hardy Cruise. Sealed bids will be received for Liberty and patriotism and be with ***Advertisement building and completing a two room the best race of people in the world. school house near Knob Creek The American believe in that grand J. R. Funk, big stock of seasonable Church. Each room is to be 24 by 30 old flag of ours, which has never goods, plows, harnesses, pads, curry with an 8 foot hall and 12 foot been drug down and shot full of combs, brushes, trace chains, collars ceiling. holes and we think she is best of all and breeching. All Accessories. 227 with those beautiful stripes red, East Jefferson Street, Louisville. All material and work to be first white and blue, decorated with those ***Advertisement class, using a modern plan and to be big stars which make the people completed within 90 days from the wonder how we come to have such a Train to fill government and day contract is let and the exact beautiful flag as this. business positions. Spencerian location decided upon. Commercial School. Speed Building, The Shepherdsville Council #119, Louisville. For plans, see or write, H. E. Brown we have had two deaths and each or E. L. Ridgway, Valley Station Ky. one of their death benefits of $250 ***Advertisement Bullitt County School Board - T. L. has been paid within a few days after Mattingly, E. Z. Wiggington, H. M. Detroit Vapor Oil Stove for sale at their death and we have paid a Geo. W. Maraman & Sons. Trunnell, A. C. Viers and Ora L. number of sick benefits, so why Roby. should anyone between the age of 16 ***Advertisement and 50 years hesitate a moment Our record breaking sale of fall and about becoming a member of the Jr. winter suits and overcoats for men O. U. A. M. We have presented over

Page 70 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 and young men will end Saturday. Mesdames W. L. Hall and F. C. ***Advertisement - Flowers - Myer Berman, 216-218 W Market Porter. August R. Baumer, Florist. Street, Louisville. Ky. Louisville Mrs. Alice Collings and daughter ***Mount Washington were Easter guests of friends in New ***Advertisement - Fletchers Albany. Castoria for over thirty years. John McFarland come Sunday for two weeks visit with his mother. Miss Francis McGee and Leo Harris April 12, 1918 are on the sick list, but both are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Carlton were improving. ***Camp Zachary Taylor, Bullitt in Taylorsville Monday on business. Boys Bert Jones, who has been home on Walter Coyle, of Louisville, visited sick leave, left Monday to report to At our last writings, there were some Miss Elma McGee Sunday. Camp Taylor. twenty-two (22) Bullitt Boys Miss Cornelia Coleman, of remaining at Camp Taylor, but, alas! Reuben Settle returned this week to Louisville, spent last week here with such is not the case today, even Camp Shelby after a five day her mother. though there has been seventeen furlough here with his parents, Mr. more called into the service of our Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hall spent and Mrs. A. H. Settle. beloved nation, they have all, save Sunday with his father, W. L. Hall. Corp. Harold Barnes came out from nine, been sent elsewhere to return Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Gentry were Camp Taylor to tell his family and no more until this world struggle is called to Louisville this week by the friends good bye, whether his over. death of his half brother, Lon destination is another camp or On Feb. 16, 1918, one thousand Wheeler. France it is not yet known. (1,000) sons of old Kentucky Misses and Mesdames J. W. Long, The Smithville mail route is again marched to the train bound for Camp Hampton Tyler, Claud Anderson and started with Mr. Ellis Jasper, post Oglethorpe to the tune of “We are Mrs. Ad Hough were guests of Mrs. master. marching through Georgia”, six very Emma Nichols, of Louisville, conspicuous soldiers among that ***For Sale - Locust Post, nice size. Sunday. grand army were Owen Roby, James R. P. Sharp, Shepherdsville. Lee, Rufus Alcorn, Frank Kelley, John McFarland and Frank Parrish ***Hartford. I am writing fire, Geo. Simmons and E. D. Stillwell. will make a trip through the blue lightning, tornado, cyclone, reality grass counties this week. In about two weeks following that, and personal property, hay grain and some four hundred (400) more left Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Herin and son, seeds, farm implements, live stock, the same regiment for a Camp in NJ. of Louisville, were week end guests while on or off of farm remaining in One very brilliant young man, who of his mother, Mrs. J. W. Herin. state. Insure your property by the was greatly missed in Co. E was no Hartford Fire Insurance Co. Protect other than I. D. Snellen from Cupio. Mesdames D. R. Peak and W. F. yourself against loss or damage. Queen spent a day last week with the That end of Bullitt County shall Geo. I. Rennison, Local Agt. doubtless have the honor of sending latter’s sister, Mrs. John Phillips at Bardstown Junction KY Seatonville. the first conscripted man to France ***Advertisement - New York in the cause of freedom. Misses Austine and Mary Bell are Dental Parlors. Fred Reiss, DDS, On March 29, some six hundred spending the week with their aunt, Proprietor. Louisville Mrs. Bert Hall. (600) unflinchingly responded to ***Advertisement - Dr. David duty’s call and left for a Camp in Mr. and Mrs. Lee Markwell and two Smith, Veterinarian, Shepherdsville. S.C. They also had the honor as well children were recent guests of her as the pleasure of being parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. ****Advertisement - J. accompanied by Clem Manning, Mothershead. Weatherford, Watchmaker, Jack Barnes, Horrie Thompson, Shepherdsville. Mrs. Mac Borders, of Louisville, Buck Wade, Hugo Crenshaw and spent the week end with her sisters, Geo. Stevens.

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Perhaps they joined the other pupils was the subject of much ***United States Fuel fourteen (14) “New Bullitt Boys” favorable comment, and this was Administrator, Wiley B. Bryan, who left for S.C. the Sunday before. especially true in the cases of announces new coal prices effective Johnny Summers, Eleanor Glenn and April 5, 1918. (Article) The entire (28) twenty-eight were Margaret Sanders. Miss Wimberly, from “The land that flows with milk ***Mark Twain’s “The Prince and as usual, performed in the most and honey.” the Pauper”, five reel picture, to be artistic manner, as did Miss Ripy, shown at the Masonic Temple. We were sorry to lose them for they while the singing of Miss Goodin were true to the just cause, each inch was away above par. She has the ***For Sale, Cheap. I have in my was an inch of manhood, each pound wonderfully sweet voice of great hands for sale, the residence of C. L. was a pound of character, but they range and high quality. We quite Croan in Shepherdsville. This is one have gone on their way to drive the forgot our little friend, William Lee of the best bargains ever offered. If battle line from Belgium to Berlin Smith, but not for any great length of you want to buy, see me before 3 and destroy, forever, the time, for he just refuses to be weeks. Price cheap, terms Hohenzollern hope of a world forgotten. reasonable. T. C. Carroll, empire. Shepherdsville. William Lee performed just a well ***Thomas W. Thomas as a boy of his age could possibly do ***Brown Leghorn eggs - S. C. and got a lion’s share of the Light Brown Leghorns, won 1st prize Hon. Thomas W. Thomas, of applause. at Nelson County fair, prizes at Ky Bowling Green, who has thrilled State Fair. Eggs from range stock, One of the delightful features of the Bullitt County audiences with his $1.00 per 15 and $6.00 per hundred. performance was the singing of Miss elegant speeches in past years and - V. M. Abell, Cox’s Creek, KY. who is regarded as one of Helen Burkholder. Miss Burkholder Kentucky’s greatest orators, will has a sweet voice and it is to be ***On the Mount Washington Road speak at the Court House in hoped that she has not made her last Rev. D. R. Peak filled his Shepherdsville in behalf of the appearance before a Shepherdsville appointment at Bethel and dinner Liberty Loan. J. R. Zimmerman, audience. Our people are fortunate guest of Mr. Thomas Hall. Chairman, Liberty Loan Committee. in having the services of such splendid teachers as Misses Mrs. Elizabeth Owen has returned ***Marriage Wimberly and Goodin. They are at from Louisville where she made a Mr. Tommy Brown, of Nelson the top in their respective three week visit to her sister, Mrs. County, age 22 and Miss Maudie departments, and in a few years, the Mary Cox. ???ning, of Leaches, age 19 were value of their work will be very Mrs. Ida Hecker spent Sunday with married March 25 by Judge apparent. her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Hough. Bradbury. ***Births F. G. Fisher and daughter, Miss ***Notice Born to the wife of Chas. Lee Harris, Lillian, of Louisville, spent this Sealed bids will be received for April 8, a fine boy, William Edward. week end with their cousin, A. H. printing the Bullitt County Fair Fisher. Born to the wife of Carroll Catalogues, 2000 for the coming McGlasson, March 29th, a girl, Miss Hazel Hall spent the week end year. Robt. L. Simmons, Lindsay Georgia Katherine. at home with her father, Rufus Hall. Ridgway, Chas. G. Bridwell, Ora L. Roby, Committee. Born to the wife of F. H. Kulmer, Mrs. Louis Santer has gone to April 10, a 10 lb. boy. Louisville to visit her brother, Mr. ***The entertainment Chas. Eggers and other relatives. Born to the wife of John Langley, The entertainment given by Misses April 11, 12-1/2 boy. Sunday School has been reopened at Wimberly, Goodin and Ripy, at the Bethel after being in winter quarters Masonic Temple Tuesday evening Born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard for three months. Supt. Albert was quite a success in all particulars. Froman, a fine girl, Charlotte Fisher, Asst. Supt. Simion Owen, The playing of several of the smaller Virginia.

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Sect. Miss Evelyn Lanyans, Asst. Mrs. Singleton, of Hebron, spent last Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brooks have Sect. Miss Hazel Hall, Treas. Willis week in this neighborhood with moved into their new home here, the Mothershead, teachers, Rufus Hall, relatives. Bailey home, which they have purchased. It is sad to have the home Miss Ida Mae Owen, Miss Lily Mr. and Mrs. Orion Nunnelley spent pass from the family who founded it, Maddox, and Mrs. Albert Fisher. Sunday with their parents. but changes come sometime. Charles Newton has sold his farm to Miss Lily Maddox has returned from Miss Lily Brooks, who was nursing John R. Stallings. a visit to the grandmother, Mrs. a young relative with pneumonia, Mary Hawkins, in Louisville. Bert Ridgway is building him a new returned home Friday, leaving her home. ***For Sale - about 2-1/2 tons of patient convalescent, went to Orion Nunnelley has purchased a good timothy hay. P. H. Henderson Spencer County Saturday to take charge of a case. new buggy. ***For Sale - 15 tons of good clean Basil Scott is having a having a hay. S. B. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Will Beeler and Miss Mary Christopher spent Sunday with cottage erected on the New Cut ***For Sale - 5 passenger 1915 Mrs. Gober Cochran. Road. Ford, in good running order. $260. Robt. Bridwell and family and Mr. Everette Armstrong Miss Nolia Holsclaw spent a day and and Mrs. Posey Grant were Sunday night with Miss Mary Cynthia ***For Sale - 1 Pair good work Holsclaw. visitors of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. mules, Bentley Piggram. Simmons. Miss Mary Cynthia Holsclaw was ***For Sale - Chevrolet Automobile Mrs. Lily Harris and children were surprised on her birthday last - O. A. Lutes. guests Sunday of Mrs. T. J. Owen. Thursday evening by about 25 young ***Free War Exhibit folks coming in a body to spend the Chas. Newton has purchased the Joe evening and wish her many happy A special train filled with interesting Trunnell farm on the Ridge Road, returns. At 11 p.m., a buffet supper things that every loyal American near Victory school house, and will was served. move at once. will want to see. Rev. W. O. Beatty preached at Little Hundreds of war relics, right from Curtis Moore, wife and boys spent Flock Sunday morning, while in the the battlefields - guns, shells, bombs, Sunday with Mitchel Moore and evening, he exchanged pulpits with shrapnel, helmets, gas masks, French family. Mr. White, pastor at Meadow Home. tools, clothing, war curios, etc. in The WMS of Bethel have purchased charge of French, Canadian and U.S. Miss Emma Mae Wiggington is a clock for the church. soldiers who will demonstrate the spending two weeks with her “Aunt” Susa Hall spent last week in use of machine guns, rifles and other grandmother, Mrs. Queen, at Shepherdsville with relatives. light ordinance. Speeches by men Okolona. who have been “over there”. Martial Mrs. Wm. Thornberry is ill. Mrs. Melvin Rayman spent music and Patriotic Songs. Don’t Thursday with Mrs. Edward Owen. Miss It. Bring the children, bring Miss Georgia Mae Queen has gone Mrs. Wm. Queen spent Monday everybody. to visit friends in Florida. She will remain six weeks and act as bride’s with her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Figg. The train will arrive in maid at a large wedding. Lee Wheeler has been on the sick Shepherdsville on April 15th at 3:30 list for several days. and depart at 5:30. Frank Bell and family spent Sunday with H. B. Wood and wife. Mr. Jas. Sparks and Thomas Ferry ***Advertisement - Fred Rush, the visited the latter’s uncle and aunt, Butcher at Troutman Bros. The death of Miss Ruth Strange cast a pale of gloom over us. She was so Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kyser. Both ***Hebron are very ill at their home near young and the embodiment of health Fairmount. Miss Sallie McKenzie, of the city, and happiness and we all admired spent Sunday with her mother here. and loved her.

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“The old must die, the young may Miss Crutcher spent the week end Miss Irene Crutcher made her die”. May the Holy Spirit comfort with her mother. parents a visit at Ghent, Ky, last the sorely stricken parents, brother week end. Elsworth McCormick, of Lexington, and sister, who loved her so dearly. spent Sunday with his mother. Mrs. Maggie Wise is still improving. Misses Nadine Melton and Birdie She was operated on last week for an Misses Sara Williams and Grace Ball will go to Owensboro this week abscess. Griffin spent Thursday night with to attend the BYPU convention. Mrs. Burk Williams. Mrs. Sallie Froman is real sick with Mrs. Ball and Miss Birdie visited a complication of diseases. T. W. Longacre and wife spent friends in the city last week. Sunday with Mrs. J. W. Barrall. Nelson Beechum, a colored man ****Personal working for John Masden, died last W. F. Monroe and family spent week of double pneumonia. He had Sunday evening at South Park. Mrs. Mary Myer was the guest of been shot through one lung about Mrs. G. W. Simmons last week. D. V. Nutt and son were here two years ago. Monday. Mrs. Sarah E. Lee spent last ***Church Notice - Rev. U. S. Thursday at Lebanon Junction, the C. B. Johnson, of Belmont, has Gordon will preach at Hebron guest of relatives. moved to the Hoffman house on Sunday, April 14. All invited. Main Street. Mrs. Gross spent a few days last ***Advertisement - Halls Premium week with Mrs. O. P. Means. S. P. Smith has purchased a new Seed for garden and farm. Hall Seed Little Elizabeth Pittman spent the Buick. Co. Preston & Jefferson, Louisville. week end in Louisville with her Banker H. H. Combs has a new auto, ***Mount Washington sister. look out girls. Mrs. Laura Anderson and daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Bradbury and little B. F. Myers and son, of Lebanon Miss Love, are visiting in the city daughter, Vera, were weekend Junction, was here Tuesday. this week. visitors of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Smith. Bud James, the auctioneer, was in John McGee, of Indianapolis, spent Mrs. Chas. Bridwell has been town Wed. the week end with his parents, Mr. spending some time with her sister, and Mrs. W. L. McGee. Mrs. Roger Barger. W. A. Smith and family, of Louisville, spent Sunday with Howel Misses Austine and Mary Bell, of Mrs. Nannie E. Gross has been Smith and family. Huber, have returned home after a spending a few weeks with her visit here with their sister, Mrs. J. C. The young son of J. B. Buky is some sister, Mrs. R. L. Troutman. Gentry and their aunt, Mrs. Bert better. C. F. Troutman Jr went to Toledo, O Hall. Chas. Alford and son, Rodger and last week with a party to drive back R. W. Braithwaite, of Zoneton, and Chas. Jr, spent Wednesday here. cars for the Overland Co. Of Ed. Howel, of Louisville, spent a Louisville. Mr. Daniel Gober and Mrs. Gober day last week with the former’s Miss Maria O’Brien spent last had as their dinner guests brother, G. H. Braithwaite. Wednesday, Miss Irene Crutcher, T. Wednesday with Mrs. McCormick at Miss Cecil Harp, of Waterford, is C. Carroll, Judge Dave McCandless, Brooks. the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Oscar and Judge W. T. Morrow. Mrs. Horace Maraman and little Porter. Miss Johnnie Summers spent daughter, Alleen, spent Sunday with Mrs. Clyde Buky, of Louisville, Tuesday night with Miss Katherine Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Henderson. recently visited his sister, Mrs. M.A. Gober. Mrs. Nannie Gross spent Tuesday at Harris. Brooks, the guest of Mrs. McElroy Miss Verna Funk, of Brooks, was and mother. the guest of friends here Thursday night.

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Miss Maria Crenshaw left Saturday returned home and will enter Bryant Harley Proctor, wife and son, for Bowling Green to visit Dr. and and Stratton College. August E. and little Wilma Proctor Mrs. John South. were guests Sunday of Albert Fisher Several from here attended the and wife. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Holloway spent funeral of Mrs. Alma Purdon last the week end with his sister, Mrs. Wednesday at King’s Church. Mrs. Fannie Ridgway and Mrs. Will Bennett and Mr. Bennett, near Blanche Gentry called to see Mrs. Miss Susan Settle entertained last Taylorsville. Nettie Mothershead last week, who Tuesday in honor of her brother, is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McGee, Reuben Settle, who returned Mesdames C. A. Porter and H. C. Wednesday to Camp Shelby. Robt. Grant and wife spent Sunday McGee have returned from in the city, the guests of the latter’s ***Pleasant Grove Martinsville where they spent the brother, Elmer Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Will Queen, of Mount past two weeks. Mrs. T. H. Wise spent one afternoon Washington, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Carlton have the past week with Mrs. Winnie their daughter, Mrs. Virgie Figg. bought the property here known as Grant. Mr. and Mrs. Kester and children, the old Pratt home. Mrs. Prudence Armstrong will make Mrs. Coppage, of Crete, Illinois, Mrs. Chas. Daniels spent Saturday in several days visit with her son, Geo. were visitors of Mrs. Kate Hall and the city. This was his fourth time to Armstrong and wife. family last week. appear before the examining board. J. B. Proctor and wife, R. L. Jones Mrs. Aleen Dickey and son, Darrell, Clarence Drake and Grisby and wife, Masters Roscoe and J. B. spent several days the past week McFarland spent Sunday at Proctor Jr spent Sunday with T. H. with her parents, Louis Stallings. Jeffersontown with the former’s Wise and wife. grandmother, Mrs. S. Frederic. Those entertained in the home of Ellen Ridgway spent one day the Mrs. Kate Hall Sunday were: Alven Messrs and Mesdames J. W. Harris past week with her brother, K. S. Owen and wife of near Mount and T. H. Parrish and daughter, Grant. Washington, Claud Stallings and Susie May, were Sunday guests of family, Hugh Hall, wife and Louis Whitledge lost a nice milk R. E. McAfee and family. daughter, Mike Brumley, wife and cow a few days ago from eating Messrs and Mesdames Robert children, and Miss Mayme Owen. Paris green. Hubbard and J. Lang, of Louisville, Mrs. Kate Hall and sister, Mrs. Mrs. Eula Hall spent Friday with the were guests of the former’s sister, Maggie Kester and Mrs. Coppage, of family of Mrs. Kate Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Gentry Sunday. Crete, Ill. spent one day the past Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent the past Mesdames J. W. Harris and N. H. week with the former’s son, Hugh week with her daughter, Mrs. Ed Hall. Braithwaite spent last Thursday with Bridwell. Mrs. T. H. Parrish. Virgie Jones spent Saturday Mrs. Bernice Owen spent the past afternoon with her mother, Mrs. J. Misses Effie and Edna Perkins, of week with her mother, Mrs. John B. Proctor. Clermont, were week end guests of Lloyd. their cousins, Misses Sina (sic) and Robt. Armstrong and wife were Mr. and Mrs. Lem Tyler spent a day Juanita Clark. recent guests of the former’s brother, the past week with their son, H. C. Everett Armstrong. W. H. McFarland and crew will go Tyler. to Detroit this week to bring back John Franklin Armstrong was taken Jess Alcorn and family, Robt. Smith some more Dodge cars. to the city the past week and was and two children were guests operated on for throat trouble. We Friends of Henry Stout are glad to Sunday of K. S. Grant’s family. hear of his return from the infirmary. are glad to say he is doing nicely at this time. Miss Kittie Flood spent Sunday with Walter McGee, who has been in Miss Eudell Grant. Indianapolis the past year, has

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Forrest Snawder will be at J. B. ***Advertisement - Shoes - Dan McKenzie, which occurred Monday Proctor’s store in the afternoon on Cohen - Louisville morning at 5 o’clock while he was Saturday, April 6, prepared to make seated at the breakfast table with his ***Advertisement - Shoes on pictures. family. He has been in his usual Special sale at G. S. Pattersons, health and there was no premonitory Shepherdsville. T. H. Wise and family called to see symptoms of the end. Mr. McKenzie Mrs. J. D. Hough Saturday th ***Advertisement - New Spring was 78 years old the 17 of March afternoon, who still remains ill. Suits, Coats and Dresses at Ben and was genial, kind gentleman, H. F. Tyler has been suffering much Snyders, 906 W Market St. admired and respected by all who pain the past week caused by his Louisville. knew him. He and his devoted wife hand being caught in a corn were a strikingly handsome noble ***Advertisement - Buky’s Cash shredder. All four of his fingers were looking couple and live a long life Store, Shepherdsville. mashed and the end of one finger together in perfect congeniality. To gone. At this time, it is thought his ***Hebron her, the sudden departure seems too hand will get along all right. heavy to bear. A son, Charles, and a Mr. J. W. Edmondson, of New daughter, Miss Sallie, also are left to Miss Lillian Lloyd was the guest Albany, Ind., is the guest of Mrs. H. mourn a kind father and two Saturday night and Sunday of her Rogers. grandchildren. cousin, Miss Inez Bishop of near Mr. Marhoff is building a 2 story Mount Washington. The funeral services were held at the residence on his farm here. This is home Tuesday conducted by Rev. Fred Owen, wife and little son, spent the third house on the same site, two Fosbert. (sic). The community has Sunday with the family of Lee having been destroyed by fire. lost a good citizen, a good neighbor Wheeler, near Mount Washington. Mr. Latham has moved to the Harry and friend. We extend our sympathy Miss Ruth Wickum was the guest of Jones residence near Salem Church. to the bereaved and commend them Miss Roxie Whitledge Sunday. to Him, who can alone give comfort. Niel (sic) Jackson has moved to the Miss Ruth Owen spent Sunday with Bridges farm. ***Cedar Creek Miss Glacie Orms. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rev. Pound filled his regular Louis Stallings and wife spent Whitehurst gave them a appointment at Victory Sunday and Sunday with the family of Sam miscellaneous shower last Tuesday was entertained in the home of Mr. Orms. at the home of Mrs Whitehurst’s and Mrs. O. P. Basham. parents, where they were visiting. Mrs. Lizzie Owen is in the city on a Mrs. Horrie Thompson returned visit with her sister and friends. An elegant dinner was provided on home from the city after her husband the co-operative plan, and about 40 being transferred from Camp Taylor Guy Hecker, of the city, spent th guests enjoyed a delightful day. to Camp Sevier, SC, March 29 . Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Ida Hecker. The presents were numerous, useful Miss Edith Clark, of Shepherdsville, and costly. spent the week end at home. Rev. Potts, the former pastor of Pleasant Grove, was here for a short Mr. and Mrs. Whitehurst have gone E. B. Samuels, of Barrallton, spent visit recently and preached two to housekeeping in the city. from Saturday until Tuesday with discourses, everyone was glad to see his wife here. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Harris spent the him back. week end with her family here. Misses Alleen and Texia ***Lost - A red shoat will weight Swearingen entertained the Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brooks were about 50 or 60 pounds out of drove following guests Sunday: Misses called to Jefferson Saturday night by of hogs. Finder please return or Ansilee Barger, Bessie Grant, Mrs. the serious illness of a relative. notify, W. F. Lee and receive Violetta Thompson, Henry Grant reward. Our community was saddened by the and Alf Weller. sudden death of Mr. Jas. Thomas

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Mrs. Irene Crist and daughter, Miss Trustee J. E. Quick, of Brooks, was ***Big Road Meeting here Monday attending court, also Eugenia, spend Wednesday with To form an organization to Sex Barger. Mrs. J. A. Roby. cooperate with Fiscal Court in Mrs. Mae Greenwell and son were Claud Hill, S. H. Ricketts and Rufus improving that part of the Preston Sunday guests of her parents, Mc Stallings were here during the week. Street Pike between Shepherdsville Roby and wife. and the Jefferson County Line. This Rural teachers who expect to teach is the main highway to one of the the coming year should apply to Wood Ash and wife and other guests great cantonments. Each day the their division Secty at once. spent Sunday with H. F. Grant and traffic increases in volume, wife. Div. 1 - J. E. Chappell, West Point thousands of tourists from all over Misses Alleen Swearingen, Mollie Div. 2 - M. A. Harris, Mount the United States will travel this pike Roby and Mrs. Horrie Thompson Washington this summer. Money invested now in spent Saturday in Louisville Div. 3 - Geo. Herps, Shepherdsville repairing the many bad places will shopping. Div. 4 - Claud Hill, Belmont not only add comfort and safety to the joy of motoring but will save ***Cutting Scrape Mrs. J. V. Jones, Mrs. S. O. Roby, hundreds of dollars in repair bills. Mrs. A. V. Greenwell and others Last Saturday morning, Mr. Ed were in Shepherdsville Saturday. ***Cartoon copied from the Tyler Jr and a man named Jackson Louisville Times. Breaking the and Middleton got in a row, where Mr. and Mrs. Riley Kester and Camel’s back. The War Savings Jackson and Middleton were cutting daughter, Mrs. Wilford Coppage of Stamp will prove the Last Straw. near Chicago, returned home Friday wood near Zoneton. After being after spending some time with the separated, it was found that Tyler ***Best to Arrive “Over There” was cut in several places about the former’s sister and brother, Mrs. Mr. Irvin D. Snellen, son of Mr. and face and body. Jackson and Kate Hall and Jesse Roby. Mrs. R. D. Snellen, of Cupio, is the Middleton were arrested by Sheriff Miss Lizzie Mattingly, of first Bullitt County boy to arrive in Croan and Deputy Dawson and Bardstown, is spending some time France. His parents received a brought here and put in jail. with Miss Myrtle Shaw. message on April 1st, stating that he ***Automobiles Run Together had arrived there safe. April 19, 1918 Jas. Hardaway and County Attorney Mr. Snellen’s friends will be glad to ***School News T. C. Carroll taken out two of hear that Irvin is one of the boys Shepherdsville’s fair young ladies who is not afraid to go. The play given here Friday by the for an auto drive Sunday evening Freshman class at the local high Mr. Snellen was one of the first boys and on their return, Mr. Carroll school was largely attended and an that went in the first draft. He went stopped to let his friend out, but Jim extremely good play for young folks. down to hard training and took an was so interested and looking at his interest in his work and made a fine Martha Lee, as the heroine and Hugh girl that he just bumped on into soldier. Porters as the hero did well, while Tot’s machine. Lucky no one was Ruth Smith, as the Village Gossip hurt, but the Garage had to When he returns, he can give full performed in a way that made the straighten out Tot’s fender. account of himself. We had a photo “old ladies” sit up and take notice. of Mr. Snellen and intended to put it ***Red Cross Unit Changes Leader in the paper, but we have failed to Miss Lula Cook, who taught a very Mrs. Hattie Haskell, of the Solitude get the cut from the engraver, but we successful school last year at Shades neighborhood, who recently formed hope to have it to put in the paper and who went through the high a branch Red Cross Unit with soon. school here with the 1916 class, has several members on account of ill accepted a position as book keeper ***Notice health has turned the work over to with the Peoples Bank. Mrs. J. V. Rouse. May the good All persons are notified that I will work continue to succeed. have no trespassing on my lands by

Page 77 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 persons going fishing in river or Bullitt County crowd we have seen of the Alter Society afternoon and ponds. Robt. E. Lee. out for some time. night, Saturday, April 27th. Lots of nice prizes. ***Bullitt County Court It was in charge of Hon. Dixon C. Williams, of Chicago, Illinois, ***Personal The following cases have been tried speaker in charge for Directors of Mrs. R. I. Kerr spent Tuesday since our last issue: Speakers Bureau, Washington DC afternoon with Mrs. Clarence and St. Louis, Mo, Rev. W. A. Susie Sheckles VS L&N - Judgment Dawson, at Salt River. $800.00 Ganfield, president of Central (sic) College, Danville, Ky., Capt. Jas. G. A special feature of the Com. VS Claud Johnson - 1 year in Wheeler, Camp Zachary Taylor and Extraordinary picture show at the pen Lieut. Donald M. Ross, 16 months in Masonic Temple next Wednesday Com. VS Ray Andrews - 1 year in trenches, two wounds, 78th night is the music by the Sanders pen Winnepeg (sic) Grenedier Guards of Orchestra, consisting of piano, Winnipeg, Canada of the Canadian cornet, and two violins played by Com. VS Ernest Davis - 1 year in Army. Mrs. J. H. Sanders, Prof. and school of reform. Margaret Sanders and Supt. Ora L. Corporal E. E. Parker of Crofton, Roby. Prof. Sanders will sing the J. D. Gregory, Henry Bowman, C. L. Ky. Rock Island Croan, Adm of Kattie Ice, Mary song “Mother O Mine”. Besides, the Stansbury, O. W. Pearl, adm, David Corporal Gordon Hardy of Exeter, picture is the best ever shown here. Maine, Perishings Inf, shot in left Maraman, Jno. Showalters, Jno. ***Barrallton McClure, Ethel Thornton, Chas. leg. Edward Barrall has returned to Jessie, Jennie Greenwell, Elizabeth Private Chester Devine, Milwaukee, Charleston, SC Naval Station after Campbell, Edith Hatfield, J. F. Perishings Inf., shot in left leg, Ratcliff all against the L N RR have having spent fourteen days with his shattered back and hip. been dismissed and settled. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Barrall. ***Advertisement Jno. Bowman VS L N - dismissed. Mrs. Horace Beard has returned to Almost a full page ad, raging against her home at Lexington and Mrs. ***Red Cross News “Slackers” - anyone who does not Simmons Cochran and little The ladies have responded to our take all the Liberty Bonds that he or daughter have returned to their home call for helpers loyally. But we still she possibly can, is in exactly the at Shepherdsville after having spent have quite a number of articles in the same class with the wretched the past two weeks with their parents work room to be made. creatures of feeble brain and ??? and brother. spine, those cowards we call The cutting committee meets every Mr. and Mrs. Claud Barrall have just slackers. Looks like sponsored by Wednesday. An order has been received word from their son, Geo. W. Maraman & Sons, Bullitt placed for 10 bolts of outing to be Edward, that he arrived safely at Co. Bank, Troutman Bros., Peoples made into Hospital bed shirts. Plans Charleston on Friday evening the 5th, Bank Shepherdsville, G. S. are on the way to form a Junior Red and will leave for Philadelphia on Patterson, B. L. Bowman, J. B. Cross in the school. We are still Wednesday the 10th. Buky, The Gatton Garage Co., soliciting members. We should like Shepherdsville Roller Mills. Lieut. Edward Brooks visited his to have every citizen of our county a grandparents one night last week ***Breeders Column member of the Red Cross. before leaving for New York. Stock, descriptions and prices. S. O. ***Liberty Special ***For Sale - Or trade for bicycle, Armstrong, W. P. Salmon, Lee & Largest crowd meets train between Graphone, (sic) good as new. Mrs. Armstrong. Bowling Green and Louisville. Maxie McDaniel. Shepherdsville ***Notice The Liberty Loan Special arrived ***For Sale - 2 good fresh cows, here Monday at 3:30 p.m. on time Eucher Lotto and supper at Church with calves and some nick stock and was greeted by the largest Hall at Chapeze, Ky. by the Ladies hogs. Chester Roby, Shepherdsville.

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***Personal Millard Troutman, who is serving Mrs. R. C. Shepherd and sister, Mrs. with the Marine Corps has been Disa Lesher, of Louisville, spent L. Porter and son, of Mount transferred to Quantico, VA. several days with their sister, Mrs. Washington, were here Monday. Sarah Froman. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman spent Dr. R. L. Hackworth, of Brooks, was Sunday in Louisville, guests of Mr. Dr. Roscoe I. Kerr was called to in town Tuesday. and Mrs. E. G. Heartick on Rubel Louisville last Friday on account of Ewing Crenshaw, of Leaches, spent Ave. the death of his mother. Monday here. Miss Jennie Carpenter is spending a Mrs. Sallie Froman has suffered a Capt. J. H. Linn spent Monday in the few day with friends at Bardstown stroke of paralysis of her right side. Junction. city. Mrs. Chester Roby, of Salt River, is Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Crenshaw spent Mrs. Ninna (sic) Roberts left this quite sick. week for Indianapolis to reside. Wednesday in Bardstown. Mrs. Robt. Dawson, of Pitts Point, in Mrs. Sue Maraman has returned Dr. Shafer and daughter spent confined to bed with inflammatory home after spending the winter with Wednesday in the city. rheumatism. her daughter, Mrs. Ewing Crenshaw. Mrs. J. Weatherford is spending Mr. Herman Lee, of Belmont, and Miss Ollie Lee Maraman was the some time with her parents at Miss Blanch Dawson, of Pitts Point, guest of Mrs. James Maraman Rowlets. were married last Tuesday. Saturday. Little John Drake has the measles. Mrs. Quintilla Kerr, mother of Dr. H. Clay Porter, Roy Applegate, Kerr of this place, died at her home Pat and Robert Zwigard and Rudy Herbert Funk and Jas. Lee Williams in Louisville last Friday. Miller, of Louisville, were the guests of Camp Taylor were here Saturday. of Mack Maraman’s family Sunday. Miss Sue Pope is on the sick list. J. Port Thompson was here Sunday. Miss Martha Lee spent the week end Boss Leslie, one of Bullitt’s soldiers, Miss Essel Hoffman, of Louisville, at Brooks, the guest of friends. who has been in the Hospital at was the guest of her grandmother, Hattiesburg, Miss, for 3 months, has Mrs. F. W. McClain, of Louisville, Mrs. O’Brien Sunday. been honorably discharged and has returned home after spending a brought home by his father for few days with Mrs. Conrad Mrs. Ehrman Maraman and children treatment. He is some improved at Maraman. spent Sunday with her parents at this time. His home is near Bardstown Junction. Misses Helen Kidd and Marguerite Wooldridge Ferry. Bickel, of Louisville, Misses Clara Miss Lindsay, of Louisville, was the ***Church Notice - There will be and Julie Tierney, of West Point, guest of Miss Irene Crutcher Mass at the Catholic Church every Herman Skinner and Morris Sunday. fourth Sunday. Father McAleer, Ridgway, of Cupio, and Private Roy Miss Meta Riley Cooper spent a few Pastor. Applegate and Herbert Funk, of days last week with Mrs. C. F. Camp Taylor, were week end guests ***Pleasant Grove Troutman. of Lula and Charles Ashby. Geo. Armstrong, wife and son, Mrs. Mrs. S. W. Bates was in the city last Mrs. A. L. Mothershead, of Mount Prudence Armstrong and Roy Friday shopping. Washington, was here Wednesday. Stallings and wife recently motored Guy Hecker, of Louisville, was in to Camp Taylor. Jas. Ice and Chas. Dawson have our midst last Sabbath. returned home after a 10 days stay at Edward Bridwell, wife and son, Jodie Swearingen spent Sunday with Hot Springs. Miss Lula Stallings and Rev. Skaggs were dinner guests of Mrs. Jennie his parents. He leaves this week for Mrs. Sarah Froman, who has been Paris Island, SC. Whitledge Sunday. Also Mr. and very low, is some better. Mrs. Posey Grant, afternoon guests.

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Louis Whitledge purchased a nice Mrs. T. H. Wise was a recent guest former Bullitt County boy, who was milch cow last week from Ernest of Mrs. Virgie Figg. raised near Cupio and known among Wiggington. his friends and boyhood playmates Mrs. H. C. Tyler and Mrs. Maggie at Albert Arnold. “Uncle” Charlie Ridgway, we are Ridgway spent one evening the past sorry to say, still remains ill at his week with Mrs. Sam Orms. Robt. Roby, son of Sheriff Lawrence daughter’s, Mrs. Ada Orms. Later Roby, is secty to Dr. Arnold and Mr. Ambrose Vance has purchased news - he is quite ill at this time. their many friends in this county will an auto. be glad to know of their successful S. O. Armstrong and family were Ollie Hall and wife, Curt Harris and voyage. recent guests of Odie Orms and wife wife, Mr. Gabins and wife and of Mount Washington. ***Births others were visitors of J. D. Hough’s Miss Lillian Lloyd spent one family Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rodgers, afternoon recently with Mrs. T. H. a 12 lb girl, April 18. Little Ada Simmons spent Sunday Wise. with Mrs. Underwood. ***Notice to Contractors Robt. Ridgway has been quite ill, but Louis Whitledge and wife were By orders of Fiscal Courts of Bullitt is better at this time. guests Sunday of Ambros Ridgway and Spencer Counties. and wife. Mrs. Ada Orms was in the city Bids will be received on re-enforced Saturday on business. Miss Kittie Flood spent Sunday with concrete work for the bridge over Little Alma Figg was a guest of Miss Ruthie Owen. Salt River at Smithville. Paralee and Hazel Lloyd one Edward Owen sold a bunch of hogs Work includes about 148 yards of afternoon the past week. the past week. concrete. Plans and specifications on file in County Clerk’s office in Vernon Dickey, wife and son, of ***Bullitt County Boys Over There Mount Washington, spent Saturday Shepherdsville. Bond required equal and Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. Kate Former Bullitt County Boys land in to twice the cost of the work. Hall. France. Marriages Thos. Bridwell and wife spent The first news from members of Mr. and Mrs. John Conniff Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Pete Unit D Maj. Irvin Lindenburger’s announces the marriage of their Bleemel of Bethel. outfit, is being received this week by daughter, Miss Nora Conniff to Mr. Arnold in a letter to Mrs. Arnold in Will Simmons will move to the farm George A. Shee which took place the Wiessinger Gaulbert, told of Tuesday, April 9 at parsonage of John Stallings recently purchased their voyage, saying that they were from Charlie Newton. Holy Redeemer Church. The given passage on one of the largest ceremony was performed by Father Rev. Skaggs filled his appointment boats afloat and that the weather was McAleer. Mr. and Mrs. Shee will ideal. He enclosed a programme here and was entertained in the reside in Louisville. home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Ridgway. (sic) which Private Kelly, a Louisville boy, participated. The Marriage of Miss Blanche Mrs. J. D. Hough, sorry to say, still Dawson to Mr. Herman Lee was Dr. Arnold, who is a surgeon, joined remains ill. solemnized on Tuesday morning, the unit last spring. In June, he was April 16th at the Catholic Church at Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg spent commissioned a First Lieutenant and Chapeze. Father McAleer Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Will in January was promoted to a Queen at Mount Washington. officiating. The church was captaincy. Capt. Arnold said that the beautifully decorated with a Misses Glacie Orms, Della and boys were all in high spirits and that profusion of spring flowers. The Norma Ridgway, Carl Owen and they were connected with the bride wore a costume of white satin, wife, Virginia and Alma Ridgway Bellevue Base Hospital. trimmed in silver tulle and pearls. were entertained in the home of J. The above item is clipped from the Following the ceremony was a W. Lloyd Sunday. Louisville Times and refers to a reception given at the home of the

Page 80 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 bride’s parents, only relatives of the Mr. Riggs fell down an incline of ***Notice - Contractors stairs and dislocated his right ???, two families were present. Mr. and Bids will be received in Bullitt however, he is doing nicely. Mrs. Lee will go to housekeeping at County Clerk’s office for a concrete once on Mr. Lee’s farm near Mr. John Brown and Mrs. ??nnie bridge on the Preston Street pike Belmont. Fox of this place were married at near Shepherdsville, about 25 yards Marion Foskill Barrall, a Bullitt Elizabethtown on last Thursday and in all. will reside in Boston. This is the County boy now stationed at Camp Also for a concrete bridge on the third venture of the bride. Green, Charlotte, North Carolina, new road near Brooks Station, about was married Jan. 20, 1918 to Miss Rev. Huns, of Louisville, lectured 25 yards in all. Mary E. Fuilayson, the wedding took here Easter Sunday in interest of the place in the Charlotte Baptist Also for an iron bridge on the new Baptist Hospital of Louisville. More Church. Miss Fuilayson is a Boston, road near Brooks Station, wooden than $1000 was subscribed by the Mass. girl, but at the time of her floor on concrete abutment. Church for that grand enterprise. marriage was a resident of Charlotte. Chas. G. Bridwell, County Surveyor. Mr. Barrall has many friends in his Mrs. Bill Leslie and two chile (sic) native county, who only good wishes visited friends in Boston last week. ***Leaves for the Front for him and his bride and will The Methodist are preparing to hold Porter Bridwell and Reid welcome them warmly when they a grand tent revival here in June. We Englebrecht left Tuesday to join the arrive in Bullitt. expect a great interest to be taken in army. this revival and the City to be greatly ***Lebanon Junction ***Sheriffs Sale for Taxes benefitted by it. We will report in Wilbur Wickersham, son of Joe T. regard to this matter. Shepherdsville District - Wickersham, who recently lost one of his legs by being run down by a Mr. Will Salmon visited his brother, I. P. Arnold, house and lot in train is recovering. John Salmon, who is a soldier at Shepherdsville, 1916 - $6.90 Camp Taylor. Mr. Benjamin McAfee Thomas, of W. H. Bickel, 133 acres adjoining L. Chicago, s visiting his father, Judge Mr. R. M. Hocker has sold his farm Ogle, 1917 - $27.44 one mile west of town to Messrs C. W. Thomas and his brother, Dr. Jonah Beghtol Est., tract of land Mason & Luther Warren. It is Thomas. We are glad to note that adjoining E. Owen, 1915, 1916, understood that the consideration is Mr. Thomas, like the majority of all 1917 - $16.99 ex-Kentuckians, has made good in in the neighborhood of $500. Mrs. Emma Blankenship, house and the world. About 30 years ago, he Mrs. Walter Carter has been on the lot at Huber Station, 1917 - $11.72 went to the windy City and built up sick list for the past two weeks, but from a small position to man of is better at this writing. Louis Congrove, 70 acres adjoining influence. He is now a leading land of Peter Smith, 1914, 1916, Mr. Claud McPherson, formerly of broker of that City. 1917 - $10.20 this place, but is now Cashier of the Born to the wife of Grover Smith, Livingston Bank, called on his best Mrs. Camilla Delert,(sic) 67 acres April 2nd, a fine boy. girl here last Sunday. adjoining the land of John Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Rainey are Pendleton, 1917 - $11.59 Uncle Sam has moved the hand up rejoicing over the arrival of a fine one hour on the clock, and we haft to S. E. Funk, 40 acres adjoining land boy on April 2nd, Emmitt Lee. hustle to keep up with the time, but of Chas. Funk, 1916, 1917 - $10.41 the roosters still crow by the old Dr. Thomas reports Miss Georgie John Griffin Hrs, 4 acres adjoining time. We don’t know whether to Whittinghill improving, who has land of Bolly Samuels, 1917, $4.96 been seriously ill with pneumonia. question their patriotism or not. Mrs. Amanda Goldsmith, 70 acres Mr. Willie Masden has recently Mr. Sidney Mcquire (sic) is adjoining land of John Quick, 1917, purchased a new Ford. suffering with rheumatism. $7.91

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J. B. Hatfield, 80 acres adjoining George L. Brown and wife and Ross May 3, 1918 land of H. A. Nusz, 1917 - $4.73 L. Brown, 10 acres adjoining land of S. C. Sanders, 1913, 1914, 1915, ***School News Kentucky Farm and Fruit Co., 23 1916, 1917 - $42.92 acres adjoining land of J. R. Howell, Mr. Will Shaw, former member of 1917 - $5.57. Pine Tavern District the school board and a trustee now and for many years at the Woodsdale Isam King Est, 17-1/2 acres J. M. Akridge, 4 acres adjoining land School, as far as we can tell, is adjoining the land of Jim Cundiff, of Simmon (sic) Kennedy, 1916, entitled to first prize in his district in 1916, 1917 - $5.03 1917 - $7.65. proportion to its size and wealth. He Mrs. Mary McDaniel, 84 acres Sterling Bishop, 1 town lot in already has to his credit over $4500 adjoining land of Mrs. Ed Croan, Lebanon Junction, 1915, 1916, 1917 and still hopeful of a few more. 1915, 1916, 1917 - $8.66 - $17.22 Miss Mary Jane Trunnell, the John A. Snawder, 20 acres adjoining O. C. Troutman, 250 acres adjoining popular young substitute teacher for land of John Defler, 1917 - $2.99 land of Ed Rodgers, 1914, 1915, Bullitt County the past year, has just 1916, 1917 - $70.62 been offered a place in the Lebanon Caroline Tevis, 290 acres adjoining Junction Graded School for the land of John Watson, 1916, 1917 - G. W. Dawson, house and lot in coming year. $27.70 Lebanon Junction, 1914 and 1916 - $4.55 Miss Lillian Thompson, of Eliza Tilford, 32 acres adjoining Shepherdsville, Miss Amelia Lee land of Sam Munford, 1916, 1917 - (Colored) Oaks and Miss Lillian Mooney, of $4.34 George Watson, 2 acres near Bardstown Junction, have all been Morgan Trunnell, 350 acres Lebanon Junction, 1915, 1916, 1917 re-elected for another year at adjoining land of Hardy Cruise, - $3.44 Lebanon Junction, and if the graded 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917 - $17.12 department of that school will not be Leaches District well taken care of, we have Miranda Sanders Est, 74 acres Sam Browning, 16 acres adjoining absolutely no knowledge of what adjoining land of Lula Pendleton, Henry Browning, 1917 - $2.34 constitutes good teachers. 1916, 1917 - $7.72 Elizabeth Gaddie, 3 acres adjoining We feel that Tom Jenkins and Dr. Shepherdsville District (Col.) land of Geo. Ashbaugh, 1917 - $3.00 Thomas as well as their entire board, Sarah Ross, 1 acre of land near have not only used excellent Jeff Perkins heirs, 20 acres adjoining Grand (sic) Kellys’, 1916, 1917 - judgment but have shown land of Pete Perkins, 1917 - $2.31 $4.35 appreciation of Bullitt County talent John Tinnell, one house and lot at by employing four Bullitt County Mount Washington District Cleremont, 1917 - $5.67 teachers. S. C. Sanders, 106 acres adjoining Wm. Tinnell, 79 acres adjoining Miss Eunice Ridgway, of Cupio, was land of H. R. Sanders, 1916, 1917 - land of Joe Davis, 1915, 1916, 1917 here Saturday. $130.85 - $15.38 At the close of the 47th annual Fred Domm, 158-1/2 acres adjoining Joseph Taylor’s heirs, 4 acres at Salt session of The Kentucky land of A. E. Funk, 1916, 1917 - River adjoining O. A. Lutes, 1916, Educational Association, which met $47.16 1917 - $14.78 last week in Louisville, our old Mrs. Annie B. Johnson and J. A. friend and former Co worker, Orville George Thompson, 45 acres Brooks’ heirs, 119-1/2 acres J. Stivers, of Jefferson County, was adjoining the land of P. K. Jones, adjoining land of J. K. Brooks, 1916, chosen president for 1919 and the 1917 - $6.54 1916, 1917 - $81.27 session will probably be held in the fall instead of the early spring.

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Mr. Stivers is now serving his 3rd Followed by more discussions of we are engaged in a big war. And the term as Co. Supt. of Jefferson war and Germany and France and worst has not come, but we must County schools and before his our duty. work harder, save more, pray more election, taught several years. and do all we can to take the places ***Revival will begin at the of the boys who have gone. Mr. Jno. Moore has resigned as Shepherdsville Methodist Church. trustee at Corinth, after having Rev. M. M. Murrell of Bardstown Entrained May 1st for Ft. Thomas, served for several years. assisting. Kentucky. Miss Violet Able is taking the ***Off for Camp Zachary Taylor White - census of that district this week. To the sweet music of the Julius Tydings Skinner Most all trustees have completed the Shepherdsville Cornet Band, and to Ollie Arnold Bogard rural school census for this year, and heart beat and drum beat, and the Jacob Vaughn Lloyd it now seems evident that Bullitt fall of woman’s tears, the following Stephen Lloyd Wallace County will show a decrease of at young men left here Sunday William Max Deats afternoon for Camp Taylor to train least 500 pupils, which in a measure ***The Preston Street Pike is caused by the age limit being 18 for service on the battlefields of instead of 20 as it has formerly been. France. The first step in offer to improve the roads in Bullitt County was made Charles Hardesty Miss Edna Starks was here Saturday here when a temporary organization George Emmett Greenwell and will soon close her Spring was effected for the purpose of Henry Engelbrecht school at Pleasant Hill, where she raising $1500.00 by popular Harve Edward Greenwell has been preparing a strong class for subscription to meet an equal the Diploma Examination, which Gussie Marvin Stovall amount recently appropriated by the will be held next Friday and Samuel Jackson Fiscal Court to repair the Preston Saturday at the Court House. Charles Milam Street pike. Ed Ernest Clark All graded schools will hold trustee Richard Roy Brashear With Senator Zimmerman presiding election as usual this week. David Owen and Judge Bradbury and Prof. Chas. ***Civil War Times Harry Anderson Bridwell boosting, considerable Lonnie Greenwell interest was manifested. J. C. Samuel J. Kirkwood, Secretary of Holsclaw, Wm. Howlett, Tom the Interior in the Cabinets of Colored Soldiers: Cochran, Dr. G. W. Kirk, Edward Presidents Garfield and Arthur, Joe Sheckles Tyler Jr, Robt. Shanklin, H. A. Nusz while War Governor of Iowa, in the John Lewis and W. G. Jenkins and a number of year 1861, made a speech from the Luther Bowman other enthusiastic road men were steps of the old Capitol building in Andrew Miller present. Fifteen progressive citizens which he said in substance: George Franklin Bowman were appointed to raise the “These are troublesome times and Fleet Jones necessary funds and will report at there are traitors and spies in our next meeting. (ETC) midst who would destroy this Union. A large crowd of friends and ***Germany Then and Now If any man in this State is a traitor to relatives assembled to see the boys the cause or insults the flag, shoot go, and when the special drew up at Article discussing the above. him in the act, or in the uttering of the station, and the boys began to go ***Kentucky boy lands in France, the word. I am the Governor; your aboard, there were few dry eyes in eager for fray. pardon awaits you.” the crowd. (PHOTO) Left to right, Corp. Roger As time wears on and more and What the United States needs at the Hordman, Irving D. Snellen and Roy more boys are called to the colors, present time is forty-eight War Applegate. Governors like Samuel J. Kirkwood. and as farm labor becomes more scarce, we can begin to realize that

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Irving D. Snellen, son or Mr. and of the most productive, as well as Mrs. Sanders had as guest last week Mrs. R. D. Snellen, of Brooks, Ky, one of the most beautiful show spots a niece, Mrs. Combs. writes that he is safe “over there” in Bullitt County. Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Cooper and son, and ready to “take a whack at the Capt. Linn has always been a good Price, motored to Stithton, Hardin Germans”. Young Snellen was one road enthusiast and has contributed and spent the week end with Mr. and of the first men to enlist from Bullitt more of time and money to the Mrs. Cowley, returning Monday, County. He was formerly at Camp improvement of the roads in his accompanied by Mrs. Cowley. Zachary Taylor, where he arrived section than any other one man. last September, landing in France Misses Nadine Melton and Birdie March 29. Mr. Garr will not take possession Ball enjoyed their trip to Owensboro until fall. Capt. Linn expects to where they attended the BYPU “If the folks at home will do their spend next winter in Florida, after convention. part, I am sure the army and navy which he contemplates erecting a will hold up their end”, writes the Married in Jeffersonville, Ind., modern residence on his other farm soldier. He says he is enjoying army Tuesday, April 18, 1918, Mr. Joshua at Ridge View. life and is now anxious to get into Gore and Miss Elizabeth Goodwin real battle with the Huns. The Pioneer News appreciates the of Hardin County. value of such citizens as J. Henry ***Dingley-Dell Sold We thought Josh was a confirmed Linn and joins with his many friends bachelor, but glad he reformed. We The Palatial home of Capt. J. H. in the hope that he may soon be extend congratulations. Linn changes hands. restored to health and be enabled to carry out the road improvements he The friends and neighbors of Mr. A severe spell of sickness, which has underway. and Mrs. Josh Gore called in a body greatly undermined his health, Monday evening and after a together with the scarcity of farm ***A Dinner Party charivari, were tendered a reception labor, was responsible for Capt. J. H. Misses Mary L. Smith, Minnie Lee by the happy pair. Refreshments Linn disposing of his beautiful and Mattie Mae Clark gave a 6 were served and good music residence, Dingley Dell At Tappan. o’clock dinner Thursday in honor of furnished by Harry Jones. Mr. J. Monroe Garr of Shelby was Ed Clark, who left for military Rev. Francis Hulling, pastor at Camp the other party to the deal and the service Sunday. Taylor, gave a series of lectures at consideration, while private, was the Those present were: Misses Nora Little Flock. largest per acre ever paid for Bullitt Bergen, Grace Smith, Maudie Clark, Rev. Gordon will preach at Hebron County soil. Inez Bergen, Blanche Bishop, next Sunday. We regret to learn that Eunice Clark, Ruby Bergen, Carrie Twenty-one years ago, Mr. Linn Mr. Gordon will soon leave the city Clark, Mildred Bergen, Therica (sic) purchased this property, known as and resign his work here. the Johnson farm. At that time, it Smith, Messrs Ed Smith, Gobel was one of the worst run down Simpson, Jas. Smith, Tommie Clark, We are happy to state that Mrs. pieces of soil in the county, having Clarence Bishop, Vaughn Smith, Ed Emma Wilson Sanders is improving been rented out and corned for many Sanders, Chas. Clark, Vernon Clark, and her many friends hope she will years. Mr. Linn at once tore down Omar Smith, Ed Clark, Mr. and Mrs. soon be out again. She has been the old buildings and erected a J. W. Smith, Mr. Chas Nadal, (sic) sadly missed from her various palatial residence with barns and John Kinzer and Thomas Clark. activities in social and religious work. Miss Emma, as she is lovingly outbuildings all erected for ***Hebron durability and convenience, pleasing called, is one of those rarely to the eye and resembling a Mrs. Nolia Head, of Indianapolis, beautiful characters whose life and miniature village. The farm was all Ind. left Tuesday for Louisville after presence has been a benediction to put under a durable wire fence and a visit of several days to her niece, this community, where we all can every thing known to scientific Nolia Holsclaw. rise up and her blessed. farming was done to restore the land. The result is that Dingley Dell is one

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Mrs. Bessie Beeler was called to Born to the wife of James Percell $15,000. Mr. Roby is a hustling Bardstown by the illness of her (sic), Apr. 27, a girl, Mary Eva. young man and we are glad to see mother, Mrs. Bell, who is visiting him doing well. ***Holds Inquest her sister, Mrs. Eskew. ***Big advertisement - Red Cross Dr. J. H. Shafer was called to Mount Miss Nadine Melton is teaching at and Patriotic Parade. Parade, Washington Tuesday morning to the Normal School at speaking and entertainment - three hold an inquest over the body of Mr. Shepherdsville. big events in one date. Military band David G. Mothershead, who died from Camp Taylor, Parade of Red Misses Nellie Mae Scott and Katie very suddenly from an attack of Cross Nurses, soldiers, boy scouts, Melton visited their cousin, Roy acute indigestion. One of our best floats and hundreds of automobiles. Mothershead, at Camp Taylor. men in the County. Address by Hon. Edward C. O’Hara, Miss Mary Cynthia Holsclaw spent ***Soldiers at Fair Ground one of Ky’s most eloquent speakers, Tuesday with Miss Marion Cooper and Miss Lida Hafford, one of the The 336 Machine Gun Co. from at Okolona. Red Cross ladies of the state. Camp Taylor hiked out here Miss Birdie Ball spent last week Wednesday and went in Camp until ***Women’s Missionary Society of with relatives in the city. Frisay morning when they left.. the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church There were about 300 soldiers in all met. Mrs. Roy Stallings, Pres. Cor. Price Howlett, of Pitts Point, was a and everyone looked the picture of ***Personal guest of J. R. Ball’s Sunday. health and that they were ready to Mr. and Mrs. Al Miller had as tackle to Kaiser. Mrs. Nancy Baldwin, of Jeffersonville, Ind, has been on a dinner guests, Thursday, Rev. F. G. ***Marriage Huling, of Los Angeles, Ca., Mrs. J. visit to her daughters, Mrs. W. A. R. Holsclaw, Miss Mary Cynthia Miss Sallye E. Goodman and Mr. Kulmer and Mrs. F. H. Kulmer, of Holsclaw. It was a happy occasion, Joshua H. Gore surprised their this place. nd friends by going to Jeffersonville on being the 72 anniversary for Mr. J. H. Tucker has returned home after April 11th and being married. Mrs. Miller. May he enjoy many more spending three weeks with his Gore is the lovely and accomplished birthdays is our prayer. brother at Georgetown. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Tom Hackney has organized a Boy Goodman of Cecelia, Hardin Carl Samuels, who has been in Scout band at Hebron. County, Ky. and Mr. Gore is a Georgia for some time arrived here The band motored to the city prominent and well known farmer of Saturday. He was in the first call, he Saturday night and attended a Zoneton. After the marriage, Mr. and has offered his services and will meeting of the order and enjoyed an Mrs. Gore returned to his home at leave in a short time for the front. Zoneton to reside. On Monday auto trip, no details were reported Sim Kimbul, of Hubers, was here evening, 60 of their friends gathered us, hence our vagueness. Monday. at their home and surprised them ***Births with a charivari and a serenade. Capt. Linn was in town Saturday. The Capt. has sold his fine farm at Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robt. ***Lost - Black dog with white face, Hubers, but his many friends are Tungeant, (sic) a boy. (see below) named Mike. Reward. Mrs. Harry glad to know he will remain in the Wells. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe county. McCubbins, April 27, a girl. ***Buys Fine Farm J. A. Barrall, of Cupio, was here Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Horde, Mr. Chester Roby has bought the Monday. April 23, a boy. Wooldridge farm near Wooldridge Hugh Samuels, of Barrallton, was in Ferry from G. S. Patterson. This is Born to the wife of Robt. Tunget town Saturday on business. (sic), Apr. 26, a girl. (see above) one of the best farms in that part of the county. The price paid for the C. E. Crenshaw, of Leaches, was Born to the wife of Gordon Rodgers, farm was in the neighborhood of here Monday on business. Apr. 26, a boy.

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The many friends of J. R. Buckman Uncle Ben Crist was here one day Lieut. Harry Franklin of the 45th U.S. are glad to know he has gone to the past week. The girls are always Infantry is with his regiment at work again and that he will have the glad to see Uncle Ben. Camp Gordon, GA, ready and largest crop of strawberries this year anxiously waiting further orders. Rev. Harry Deacon spent than he has ever had. Wednesday here with relatives. Mrs. Kate Hall and daughter, Miss Cordia Waltson, of Lebanon, is Ernestine, spent a day and night the J. R. Howell, the tinner, left visiting Billy Mae Ridgway. past week with Mrs. Alvin Owen Wednesday to do some tin work on near Mount Washington. Mr. Milton Formhals, of Camp John Chambers house. Shelby, arrived Tuesday night to Rev. Skaggs filled his appointment Mr. Steel, of the L & N with some spend a few days with his parents, and was entertained in the home of other gentlemen from Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Formhals. Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Ridgway. paid a brief visit to Shepherdsville Mrs. J. Weatherford spent Tuesday last week and took supper with Dr. Mrs. T. H. Wise spent Friday in the city shopping. Kerr. afternoon with Mrs. Bettie Price, who is one the sick list. Rev. and Mrs. Allen spent a few The little child of John Perkins, of days in Louisville last week. Clermont, fell and broke its arm Master Lowell Owen will spend a Monday. few days with his grandmother, Mrs. Miss Nettie Mae Starks was the Kate Hall. guest of Mrs. Pearl Lee Saturday. Mr. Sutterfield, of Clermont, fell off the Post Office porch at that place Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg and family Mrs. E. W. Smith, of Bardstown, is and striking a stone wall, broke his spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. the guest of Mrs. W. F. Henderson collar bone and several ribs. He is Will Queen of Mount Washington. this week. slowly improving at this time. Mrs. A. C. Stafford returned home Misses Pitman and Jefferies spent a Dr. R. I. Kerr has purchased the recently from a two weeks stay by part of last week with Miss Louise Foster House on Main Street and the bedside of her mother-in-law, Monroe and attended the KEA. expects to make his future home Mrs. W. F. Stafford, of the city. there. Mr. Jess Triplett, wife and daughter Miss Inez Bishop, of near Mount were weekend visitors of Mrs. Gild ***Rats - Rats Washington, will spend a few weeks and daughter. with her cousin, Miss Lillian Lloyd. Kill the dam rats, we have for sale a Misses Ophelia and Bertie Coleman medicine that will kill rats and Sorry to say, “Uncle” Charlie are at their country home, the destroy the body of the rat. Lutes & Ridgway is quite ill at this time. Meadows. Mrs. Kate Fultz will be Co. with them for the summer. Mrs. J. L. Flood was called to the ***Wanted - Bids for grading the city a few days ago on account of We are glad to report that Mrs. W. S. new half mile track at the Bullitt her mother’s illness. Rouse, who has been under County Fair Grounds. For treatment at Popes Sanitarium for Mrs. Blanche Gentry spent a few specifications, call on the the past few weeks will be able to days the past week with her aunt, committee: J. W. Gaban, A. B. return to her home in a few days. Mrs. Nettie (looks like) Davis, Robert E. Lee. Mothershead, who remains in Wylder Harris and B. D. Burch spent ***Pleasant Grove Louisville. Wednesday in town. Born the wife of Jas. Simmons, Some of our neighbor’s boys have Mrs. J. F. Collings and Mrs. V. H. April 21, a girl, Mary Lee. been called to the services of Uncle Rouse were in Louisville Sam. Earl Hall, Dock Owen, Sam Mrs. Will Queen and son, Will and Wednesday. Jackson and others. Boys, we wish T. H. Wise and wife were recent We are glad to see C. L. Troutwine, you and all others safe return back to guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg. our popular young stock dealer, back your homes and we hope gain the with us again. victory soon and have peace. Let us

Page 86 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 all help, one boy at the front was Sorry to say Mrs. J. D. Hough still Miss Minerva Pendleton entertained heard to say, “We will win if folks at remains ill. in the home of her parents, Mr. and home stand by us”. Mrs. John Pendleton, Sunday. Those Robt. Grant and wife were recent present were: Misses Christina guests of their parents, K. S. Grant Born to the wife of Samuel Flood, a Skinner, Lula Ashby, Linda and wife. girl, August 22. Pendleton, Messrs Wesley Word has been received here by Mr. R. F. Owen lost a valuable horse a Applegate, Maurice Ridgway, Earl and Mrs. Nick Lloyd that their son, few days ago, also Mr. Figg lost a Armstrong, Jerome Monroe, Will Burr Lloyd has arrived safely in small steer. Monroe and Private Roy Applegate France. of Camp Taylor. H. C. Tyler, wife and children spent Mrs. John Price visited relatives in Friday with his parents, Mr. and Mr. Claude Keene and children the city Saturday. Mrs. Lem Tyler, near Ting. spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Stowers. Mrs. J. W. Lloyd spent a day the Miss Genevive Stallings spent past week with her sister, Mrs. Will Sunday with Misses Della and Julies Skinner spent a few days King, near Mount Washington. Norma Ridgway. recently with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Skinner. Mrs. Virgie Jones spent Thursday Sorry to hear of the illness of with her mother, Mrs. J. B. Proctor. Mildred Parrish, hope she will be Miss Eunice Ridgway is visiting in home soon. Shepherdsville and Fern Creek this Miss Edna Grant spent Sunday with week. her uncle, Louis Whitledge. Everett Armstrong and family, Herbert Owen and wife were recent Miss Minerva Pendleton entertained Mrs. Nola Harris, of Victory, spent guests of Dave Armstrong and wife, with a social Saturday night. Those one day the past week with Mrs. near Mount Washington. present were: Misses Elizabeth Sam Orms. Smith, Christiana Skinner, Lula Nick Lloyd is on the sick list. Mrs. Samuel Flood’s grandmother Ashby, Pansy Stibbins, Clara from the city spent a few days Everett Armstrong, wife and Tierney, Mary Samuels, Julia recently in the former’s home. children, Mrs. Prudence Armstrong, Tierney, Emma Smith, Jessie Barrett Walter Armstrong and children were and Linda Pendleton; Messrs Lillie Tyler spent the past week with guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Applegate, Earl Armstrong, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lem George Armstrong. Jerome Monroe, Robt. and Chas. Tyler, near Ting. Hardesty, Herman Skinner, Harry ***Cupio Harley Proctor was in the city the and Pete Barrett, Jas. Ridgway, Jas. past week with hogs. Mrs. Albert Jaggers and little son, of Thompson, Chas. Ashby, Herbert Louisville, were the week end guests Jenkins, Reid Stibbins, Bryan Miss Lillie Owen spent the past of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McCox (sic), Barney McCoy and week with Mrs. James Simmons. Marcum. Privates Roy Applegate and Herbert Mr. and Mrs. Posey Grant were Funk of Camp Taylor. L. W. Nichols and daughter, Mary, dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert spent Saturday with his daughter, Mr. Ed Applegate and children have Armstrong. Mrs. John Pendleton. just returned from visiting relatives Little Augustus Proctor, we are sorry in Louisville. Privates Roy Applegate and Herbert to say, is on the sick list. Dr. Funk, of Camp Taylor, were the Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Barrett just Ridgway was called and we hope he guests of their parents this week end. returned from visiting in Louisville. will soon be better. Earl Armstrong, of Pitts Point, and The people of this neighborhood are Mrs. Jennie Whitledge and daughter, Jerome Monroe of Shepherdsville, desirous for a Red Cross Unit, were Miss Roxie were entertained for were the guests of Maurice disappointed hoping that in the dinner Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Ridgway, Saturday night. future, we may have a unit at Cupio, Ambros Ridgway. but now we are working for the

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Bullitt County chapter at occurred recently at his home near people and their many friends wish Shepherdsville. Mount Washington. them many yrs of married life. May 10, 1918 At the Graded School elections held ***Handsomely Entertained Saturday reports have already come Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Summers ***School News in from Belmont and Bardstown entertained a few of their friends last Junction. The Red Cross Unit at Lebanon Saturday evening, the occasion being Junction gave a supper last week in The trustees elect from Belmont are the anniversary of their wedding, the form of a Dairy Lunch, which Virgil Gaban, T. L. Coakley and J. and also the anniversary of Mr. was large attended and from which a L. Laswell, while at Bardstown Summers birthday. clear profit of over $90 was realized. Junction, the highest vote was given Dinner was served at seven o’clock Richard Wathen, Eugene Henderson Common School diploma and those who have been guests in and Henry Masden. examination to be held and this class the Summers home know that seems to be the largest ever sent in It seems that our government has nothing was lacking in the festal from Bullitt County. This can well three direct motives in the sale of board. Those present were: S. N. be taken as in indication of the Thrift Stamps and War Saving Brooks, Ed. C. Tyler Sr, Henry present school spirit in our county as Stamps. Crenshaw, J. F. Combs, Wilson these examinations have grown from Summers, Mrs. Wilson Summers, First - To teach the American people four or five a year a few years ago, Misses Reba and Mable Summers, that we are in a great war. until our annual class now is nearly Abram Brooks and J. R. 100 pupils. Second - Seems to be to teach all the Zimmerman. For twenty-five years people to save. and more, the Summers home was The Bullitt County school board met been a synonym for the quintessence Monday with all members present. A Third - Is not only because our of Kentucky hospitality, and when contract was made for building a government needs the money, but the guests, after a most delightful new two room school house near because no resistance in this way evening, very reluctantly wended Cupio. will be offered against the payment their several ways homeward, they of our war debts. After the war It was decided to discontinue the unanimously agreed that traditions closes, only $1000.00 of these 1918 School Rally on account of the had been lived up to and each stamps may be held by any one strenuous times brought on by the departing guest left with their host person in the United States. world’s war and the increase in price and hostess the wish that many, very to operate an affair of this kind. ***Good Roads many more anniversaries might find them happy and surrounded by their Prof. A. A. Allison, of Hopkinsville, Article on the condition of the friends and loved ones as they a well known educator of Western Preston Street Pike, the need to journeyed on toward the sunset. Kentucky has been elected principal repair it, etc. of the Lebanon Junction Graded and ***Pupils annual recital ***Over the Top High School for the coming term. The pupils of Miss McClasky music The sale of Liberty Bonds in Bullitt Prof. Allison comes to Bullitt class will give their annual recital at County goes over $49,750 quota by County highly recommended. the Masonic Temple Wednesday almost three to one with a grand Although a young man, he has evening. Everybody is invited. Free. total of $132,200. (Article) taught several years and is given the ***Much Patriotism privilege of selecting his own ***Marriage assistant high school teachers. Doings of Lebanon Junction Red Mrs. Bettie Hornbeck, aged 63, of Cross unit. Misses Nadine, Fanny Belle Melton Sonora, Ky and Mr. Jas. Jenkins, age and Nellie Mae Scott attended the 62 of near Cupio were quietly The Red Cross Unit of Lebanon funeral of their uncle, Mr. D. H. married at the Tucker House, May 1, Junction, with an excellent Mothershead, whose sudden death by Rev. Allen. Both are prominent enrollment of two hundred and four members, has collected the sum of

Page 88 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 three hundred and eighty-five children, washrags, property bags exclusively for canning and collars. and bandages for Uncle Sam’s boys preserving purposes. These and ably assisting the Senior Red certificates much be preserved by On last Tuesday, the ladies of the Cross whenever they can. Each room the merchant until the end of each Lebanon Junction Red Cross Unit of the lower grades have had a week and must then be mailed to the served a dairy lunch at the work Friday afternoon Red Cross social. County Food Administrator. The room. Miss Hoagland’s 4th grade having merchant must also make a record in The lunch room presented a very served last Friday, netted the sum of a book of the date, name of pleasing picture with its snowy $18.50. purchases and amount purchased. tables and girls in full red cross No retailer shall sell to the same Through the efforts of the Lebanon customer on additional certificates dress. The effect of gazing through Junction boys, a delightful Red windows for several days previous at until he has satisfied himself that the Cross dance was given last Friday permission obtained in the previous the posters so attractively designed evening at the K. P. Hall. by Miss Ray, containing the certificates has not been abused. following menu: In addition to an enjoyable evening, Any person improperly using a the crowd dispersed with the joyous certificate to obtain sugar will be Red Cross Dairy Lunch feeling of having realized $50 for the denied the right to make any further Tuesday, April 30 boys “over there”. purchases of that commodity. Any Dinner 11-2 Supper 5-9 merchant violating this rule will be Menu An engineer’s $5 membership list denied permission to sell sugar in Roast beef, brown potatoes , gravy, was headed this week by several of any quantity. 20 Lebanon Junction hustling Red Baked chicken, dressing, 20 Cross men. It is hoped that each of No merchant is allowed to sell sugar, Chile - 10 the twenty-four engineers living in under any circumstances, in larger Vegetables the Junction will place his name on quantities than 5 pounds to city and Creamed peas, .05, Kale .05 the “Honor Roll”. 10 pounds to country customers Baked corn, .05, Cottage Cheese .05 without the execution of the All real prominent people are having certificate referred to. Salads their names embroidered for the Chicken .15, Salmon .10, Fruit .10, trivial sum of ten cents, on the Red The certificates must be furnished by Potato .05 Cross quilt which is being made by the merchants, but a form of the Pickles 02, Bread .03 the Lebanon Junction Red Cross certificate, with instructions, can be Sandwiches .05, Pies, all kinds .05, ladies. When completed, the quilt procured from me by merchants coffee .05, milk .05, buttermilk .05 fund will amount to $200, which applying therefor. All merchants will be increased by the sale of the desiring to sell sugar for canning or Was easily seen at eleven o’clock quilt. preserving purposes are requested to when the long line of expectant apply for such forms of J. F. Combs, diners extended far out into the Lebanon Junction went “over the County Food Administrator. street. The whole menu was made of top” in the Third Liberty Loan issue donations, hence the entire sum having more than doubled her quota. ***Discharge the Whole Gang collected amounting to ninety-two ***Notice to Merchants Every person who is not loyal to this dollars to which a loyal member county, should, if employed by the added enough to make an even The Federal Food Administration government, be discharged at once. hundred was turned over to the has arranged for the sale of sugar for If employed by a corporation, he energetic treasurer, Mr. Heizer. canning and preserving purposes should be fired and if employed by a under certain restrictions. Not loyal American, he should be fired The Junior Red Cross of Lebanon exceeding 25 pounds can be Junction is not an idle factor, besides and this can be so construed as to purchased for the purpose at any one include women as well as men. No having a 100 per cent Red Cross time. The purchaser must execute a school and a treasury credited with disloyal, German-loving man or certificate with each purchase woman has a right to make a living $98.17, the Juniors are busy making pledging himself to use such sugar relief garments for the Belgian in this country. They should be

Page 89 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 bundled up and sent to Germany or the baker’s bread for those who grandchildren and other relatives. Austria, or Bulgaria or Turkey. cannot bake at home. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church here, where he Victory bread made by bakeries They should be compelled to follow was a faithful member and attendant contain 75 per cent wheat and 25 per their sentiments and sympathies. It is by his pastor, Rev. D. R. Peak, on cent substitutes. the duty of very loyal person to spot Thursday followed by the interment the disloyal persons in our land and If the housekeeper must buy wheat, in the cemetery here. report them. They should be known she is urged to buy only 12 pounds. and held in supreme contempt. And Think of him faring on, as dear in this is doubly true if they are Substitutes for wheat are: Cornmeal, the love of there, as the love of here, American born. hominy, steamed oats, corn flour, think of him still the same, I say he oatmeal, rice, corn grits, rolled oats, is not dead, he is just away. ***Don’t be a tight-wad, Be a Fight- buckwheat flour, corn starch, oak ***In Loving Memory wad. Liberty Bonds will make the flour, rice flour, barley flour, potato Kaiser see Stars and put in Stripes. flour. Use substitutes only for In Loving memory of Marvin ***Clean Up week for human consumption. Wesley Clark, who departed life Shepherdsville May 10, 1816. Bereaved sisters, ***Deaths Minnie Lea and Mattie Mae. The week of May 13 to 18 has been Mr. David T. Mothershead died very designated by the committee on ***Notice suddenly of acute indigestion last Sanitation as Clean Up Week. Tuesday as 9 a.m. at his home about I have been delayed with the Citizens are requested to gather up four miles west of here. “Rawleigh” wagon on account of the all tin cans, bottles and like rubbish illness of my father, but will come He had his horses to the plow, ready and place in barrels and boxes, so around as soon as I can. James they may be handled easily. to go to work when stricken, and Ridgway. immediately went to the house when Jailer Frank Monroe, Arthur Ice, after intense suffering for only a ***Notice David Smith and Doc Lewis short time, he passed away. Songster have volunteered to remove Owing to the closing of the school the rubbish. Kindly pass the word Mr. Mothershead was a man of and several entertainments which along and let us keep up the good sterling worth; quiet and unassuming will be held, the protracted meeting work started last year. in manner, he was known by all as at the Methodist Church will not be one to trust and depend upon. His held as advertised, due notice will be ***Parisians Driven to eat dogs and pastor, in his discourse, described given. Rev. Allen even each other. (Article) his character in words more fitting ***Fiscal Court **Hay for sale - Baled hay, $25 per than any we could use; he was noble, ton at my barn. W. M. Combs, upright, honorable and good and that Fiscal Court met Monday to make Shepherdsville. made his life so grand he, himself, arrangements to work the County did not realize that he possessed roads. As labor and material are so ***Housekeepers can Help. Use no these qualities. high, it will be impossible for them wheat flour or wheat products from to do a great deal of work on the He was in his 57th year, had been today until the new harvest in the roads this year, but they will try to married twice. His first wife was fall. Wheat includes Graham flour, get as much work done as possible Miss Alice Melton, his second, Mrs. crackers, whole wheat flour, bread, for the amount of money they have Katie Hale, whom he leaves to wheat breakfast cereals, cake, to spend. macaroni, doughnuts, noodles, mourn his loss. He leaves also two pastry, spaghetti containing wheat daughters, Mrs. Will Markwell, of ***And now complaints come from flour, vermicelli. Okolona, and Mrs. Lee Markwell, of all over the country that in spite of Louisville, three sons, Roy at Camp government orders to the contrary, If you are accustomed to baking your Taylor, Herman and Marion, all wholesalers are hoarding food stuffs own bread, keep on doing it. Leave children of his first wife; one sister, to make a killing on soaring prices. Mrs. Lafe Gentry, seven Will we never stop this piracy?

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Every hog among the lot should be F. G. Thomas and wife and Mr. and he could do to keep the machine promptly behind bars and his Mrs. Robert Ice motored to Pitts from running on the sidewalks. Point Sunday. holdings be taken over by the Miss Kathleen Croan has returned government. Our people can be Several of the children in town have home after spending a few days in crowded too far. measles. Louisville with her aunt, Mrs. ***Advertisement Harshfield. The many friends of Dr. J. G. Clausen’s Graino - Mash and Dodds, of Bardstown Junction were Mrs. Phillips, of Louisville, was the Scratch makes hens lay more eggs glad to seem him here Monday. guest of Mrs. O. P. Means last week. and chickens grow three times as F. G. Thomas, the painter, has just Miss Willie May Stallings spent the fast. Conrad J. Clausen, 223 E painted the residence of Mr. Jno. week end at Springfield. Jefferson Street, Louisville. Chambers. Miss Catherine Rouse was a visitor ***Keep hens for cheap eggs, says a Harry Formhals left Sunday for of Miss Evelyn Bates last week. recent publication of the United Nashville to work for the States Department of Agriculture. Hon. Chas. Carroll and family have Government. (Article) come out to their county home for R. L. Simmons and wife spent the summer. ***Personal Monday with W. H. Hays. Misses Pitman, Griffin and Williams Miss Rebecca Summers, who spent T. H. Arnold, of Louisville, spent spent the week end with Mr. and the winter at Montgomery, Alabama, Tuesday here. Mrs. Herman Williams. with her sister, Mrs. Hunter Vaughn, has returned home. Miss Rebecca John D. James and Chas. G. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Daugherty spent was fortunate in escaping our terrific Bridwell passed through here Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Pat winter. She said there was no snow Tuesday with a load of fine hogs for Daugherty. the city market. at Montgomery, although ice formed Miss Jennie Carpenter spent last to a considerable thickness. Several tobacco buyers from Sunday at Lebanon Junction. Louisville were here his week W. W. Davis and son of Belmont Miss Mary M. McCormick spent a buying tobacco. was here Saturday. few days last week in the city with Mrs. J. R. Howel returned home J. Weatherford and Jas. D. Hough friends. have bought autos. Saturday afer spending some time in Mr. Worth Bosley, of Owensboro, the city. Obe Funk and family spent Sunday was a visitor of Mr. Ben Pope and O. P. Means and family spent evening with Fred Hatzel and sister last week. Sunday at Bardstown. family. Prof. S. E. Hancock, who has Iley Jones was seen here in his new Rev. H. C. Beghtol spent several finished his school, has returned to auto Sunday. days this week with relatives in his home here. Jefferson County. Jno. Burch and wife of Bardstown Mr. S. B. Williams, of Zoneton, was was here Sunday. Harrison Foster and family spent here Wednesday on business. Tuesday here. Tom Hornbeck has bought the Sneed James Weatherford, of Lebanon, property. Miss Chrissie Ashby has returned to spent Sunday with his brother, Jessie her home here after spending some Weatherford, here. Capt. J. H. Linn, of Hubers, spent time with her sister, Mrs. J. C. Saturday here. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Farris, of Cave Holsclaw. City, spent several days with Mr. Mrs. J. Weatherford is visiting her Have you seen Jas. Hardaway with and Mrs. S. B. Stephens. parents at Rowletts. his new auto? Jim spent one day last J. H. Viers, of Pitts Point, spent week in the city and said it was all Monday here.

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Mrs. S. B. Stephens and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clausen, of Alliance, May 17, 1918 Miss Mayme, are visiting relatives at Neb., who have been visiting Cave City. relatives here and in Louisville have ***School News returned to their home. ***Public Sale The largest examination even held in We are glad to report Miss Teresa Bullitt County and one of the largest Owing to the scarcity of farm labor, Brooks better. She has been quite ill ever held in any county was held last we have decided to sell at public and suffering, but keeps up with the Friday and Saturday, and owing to auction, 18 head of fine dairy stock current events and it is such a the size, the County Supt. and on May 18 at my farm at pleasure to hear her discuss them in examiners were compelled to hold it Wooldridge Ferry, a few miles her bright, interesting way. in the lower room of the Fraternal below Belmont on the inter county Hall, using the banquet tabes for seat road leading from Miss Whiteman, of the city, is the desks. Shepherdsville to Elizabethtown. C. guest of her brother, W. T. Whitman C. Lee, Prop. Jas. Roney, and family. (Note two different The following students were in Auctioneer. spellings of last name.) attendance: Ollie Maraman, Hallie Klapper, Francis McAllister, Mary ***Another one on the Dutch B. F. Pope is the guest of his brother, Triplett, Catherine Chambers, Mary James Pope here. His many friends Since all the big banks and Trust Buckman, Evelyn Adams, Lena are glad to see him looking so well. companies have been changing their Patterson, Ruth Crenshaw, Grace names and leaving out the word, Miss Dessie Cochran was quite ill McAllister, Francis Tinnell, Martha German part, we have gone on to the last week. Langley, Edyth Howell, Jerome vegetables now. Monroe, Theora Whitehouse, Pearl J. R. Ball, Mrs. Ball and little Duvall, Lattie Whitehouse, Gabe The old and well known cabbage, Florence Ray dined Monday with Summers, Bettie Ormes, Marion the Flat Dutch, has been changed to Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw. Osborne, Freeda Mattingly, Edyth Liberty Cabbage, so now you can Misses Inez Kirk and Elizabeth Pipes, Albert Able, Norman ask for the Liberty Cabbage instead Bailey attended the Presbyterial (sic) Bridwell, Lenora Hardin, Guy of Flat Dutch. in Louisville last week, as delegates Bridwell, Violet Roller, William ***Public Sale from Hebron Mission Band. Shaw, Paul Jenkins, James Stallings, ??? Masden, Thelma Masden, ??? Having sold our lease on the J. Q. Miss Mary Kirk had a surprise Green, Vernon Quick, Cl??? French farm, and expecting to birthday party for Miss Emma May Stansberry, Mary Samuels, ??? discontinue farming, we will sell on Wiggington on the evening of May Cook, Perry Munford, Ruth st the premises of said farm all our 1 . All the guests had a fine time. Fulkerson, ???line Crenshaw, Mabel stock, tools and in fact everything Refreshments were served. Snellen, Piccola Clark, Leo Dawson, use in the operation and Dave Crumbacker had a large red Mary Ping, Bertha Westerfield, management of a 300 acre farm. sow to get out of her pen a week ago Eastin Houck, Myrtle Klapper, May This farm is located near the new and has been unable to find her. Gibson, Texia Swearingen, Aldena Wooldridge Ferry Bridge west of Perhaps some reader can give him Barrall, Lyton Weller, Minnie Belmont and about 5 miles south of information on her. ??oleker, Walter Miller, Stella Lebanon Junction. Also household Thompson, Ainslee Barger, Eva and kitchen furn, etc. Ryan Bros., Rev. Black preached two good Sutton, Grace Bowman, ?? Tierney, Prop., James Roney, Auctioneer. sermons at Little Flock Sunday. Lillian Roney, ??? Dobson, Julia ***Hebron There will be an all day service at Ash. (And some others, illegible) Cooper Memorial next Sunday. Mrs. Sidell, Miss Minnie Sidell and The school at Lebanon Junction Dinner on ground. the Misses Brooks of Lyndon Ky closed Friday, the only graduate for spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. ***Birth this year is Miss E?? Burchell ?? Of Clarence Brooks. the Mt. Carmel district, a farmers Born to the wife of Tom Martin, May 8, a fine boy.

Page 92 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 daughter and an unusually bright The Bullitt County Fair has for Lebanon Junction - May 19, a young lady. several years talked of not holding a celebrated speaker from a distance, Fair for one year. We believe that assisted by J. R. Zimmerman. We fail to see why any parents will this would be a good year not to hold Pleasant Grove (Needmore) - May let their children drop out of high the Fair. By August, there will be school when Bullitt County has three 20, Judge Bradbury, J. R. hundreds of our boys on the Zimmerman and the tuition is absolutely free to battlefield. There is not a family in all. Bullitt County who has not a deal Sugar Valley - May 20, D. R. Peak, Miss Edna Stark, teacher at Pleasant relative in the army, and we don’t C. O. Parrish. Hill spent Friday and Saturday here. know what minute we will receive Hebron School House - May 20, J. the sad news he is lost and how (Left half of column missing) F. Combs, T. C. Carroll, Lindsay much better our boy will feel if they Ridgway. Maud Myers, a junior in Lebanon know we have laid aside pleasure Junction High School ... quietly and are working and trying to help Belmont - May 21, Judge Bradbury, married to Clifford ...... a soldier them win the war. J. F. Combs. stations at ...... , but who has always ***County Court Pleasant Hill - May 21, T. C...... banon Junction. Carroll, Lindsay Ridgway. A small crowd was in town Monday, The bride is the youngest ..... of attending court, only one case was Greenbrier School House - May 21, Frank Meyers and .... very popular in tried that of Com VS Ewin (sic) D. R. Peak, C. O. Parrish, J. R. that ..... county. (note 2 different Sanders, $18.00 and costs. Zimmerman. spellings of Myers/Meyers ***Red Cross Rally Whitfield - May 22, T. C. Carroll, J. .... Welch, a teacher ..... two years in R. Zimmerman this ..... has been attending .... school Article reporting on the rally. in Louisville ..... her school has .... Cupio, May 22, Judge Bradbury, ***Pray for U.S. Victory and Peace Lindsay Ridgway. course and ...... with the .....Dehler founded on Justice and Mercy. Bros. Proclamation issued by President Cedar Grove Church - May 23, T. C. ***Good Roads Meeting. Woodrow Wilson for National Carroll, J. R. Zimmerman Memorial Day. Purpose to organize Good Roads Bullitts Lick - May 23, Judge Club. The sooner we can equip our ***Soldiers are Welcome in Bradbury, Lindsay Ridgway. Correspondence and reading room at roads for year round travel of motor Mt. Eden Church - May 23, Rev. D. Baptist Church. We have fixed a vehicles, the sooner we will reap our R. Peak, J. F. Combs. reward in dollars and convenience. room up for your benefit. Make (Article) yourselves at home. Woodland School House - May 24, T. C. Carroll, Ora Roby and others. ***Step in Right Direction ***Red Cross Speaking Hays School House - May 24, J. R. The following appointments have The Bullitt County School Board has Zimmerman, Judge Bradbury. cancelled the school rally for this been made by Chairman D. R. Peak year and we believe they did entirely for Red Cross Speakings in Bullitt Edgewood - May 24, Rev. D. R. what they should have done. This is County. In every instance, whenever Peak, C. O. Parrish possible, a strong speaker from a a year that we should work and pray Brooks School House - May 25, T. and do all we can to help win the distance will help the local speakers. C. Carroll, Judge A. E. Funk. war. There is not a family in the It is the patriotic and Christian duty county but what has a dear relative of every one who can, to go to these Beech Grove (Whitehouse Flats) - or two on foreign soil fighting for us speakings and help all he can. May 25, Judge Bradbury, J. R. Zimmerman. and we should help him, not think of Mount Washington - May 18, Prof. pleasure until it is over and then we J. H. Sanders, Lindsay Ridgway, J Sunday - Every minister is requested can all rejoice together. R. Zimmerman. to preach a Red Cross Sermon.

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Beech Grove (Zoneton) - May 27, had arrived in France. Millard ***Personal enlisted in the Marines last January Bradbury, Ridgway, Zimmerman Mr. Milton Formhals, who has been and went to Paris Island, SC, where home on a furlough, left last night Glenn Ella School House - May 27, he stayed until the latter part of for Camp Shelby. J. F. Combs, T. C. Carroll March, when he was sent to Whenever possible, Prof. J. H. Quantico, Virginia, and after little Ewing Crenshaw, of Leaches, was Sanders will accompany the more than one month of training here Monday. there, he was sent across to take his speakers and throw some pepper in Porter Bridwell, who joined the place with the other heroic American the proceedings. army and has been stationed at boys who are there to help the Allied Indianapolis, spent Saturday and ***War Savings Stamps delivered to nations of Europe win this big war. Sunday at home. your home. Conrad Maraman, No boy ever lived in Shepherdsville Postmaster. who had more friends than Millard, Prof. Hancock is putting up a ***Back to Camp Shelby. and his friends were sorry to seem building on the old American Hotel him leave his home and enlist, but lot for an Ice Cream Parlor. Milton Formhals, another Bullitt those same friends are glad that he W. B. Pauley and Dr. Hackwork, of County boy who enlisted has just has passed beyond the danger of Brooks, were here Monday. completed a fifteen day visit to his sub-marine and they trust that he home here and has returned to his will be equally fortunate in escaping Mr. Coone, (sic) of Buffalo, NY, command at Camp Shelby. Milton Hun bullets. has arrived to spend some time with has made a good soldier and stands his family here. high in the esteem of his officers, all ***Soldiers Camp Here Mrs. Snyder has returned after a visit of which is highly gratifying to his About 15,000 soldiers came out to relatives in Casey Co. relatives and friends here. from Camp Taylor last Friday Harold Q. Newman, who is stationed morning and went into camp Mrs. Frona Samuels and daughter, of at Camp Shelby, MS has returned to opposite the Paroquet Springs and Chapeze spent Monday here. stayed until Monday morning when his command after a short visit You can see Jim Hardaway smile they hiked back to Camp Taylor. home. He belongs to a Machine Gun since he got that new Buick. Company and is considered an ***Hard Rains for several days in Sam Bridwell, who has been on the expert handler of that death dealing this part of the country, making it sick list, is some better. weapon. For several months, Mr. too wet to work in the ground and Newman has been making strong stop planting. C. Q. Shepherd and Jas. Miller, of efforts to get into a branch of the the Licks, spent Monday here. service which will hasten the day ***Advertisement when he can go over. If her is Mrs. Melvin Martin has returned to Haugers, Big sale of mens successful in this and reaches the her home after spending some time clothing.653 S Fourth Street. shores of France, we believe that he with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Louisville. will make a name for himself of Howel. which his family may well feel ***Marriage Iley Jones, of Leaches, spent proud of. Enlisting in advance of the Thoms Smith, aged 62 and Mrs. Tuesday here. draft and that after he had been Mary Yeast, 59, were quietly rejected because of his health, he has Mrs. C. A. Barrall left this week to married at the Parsonage of the M.E. set a good example to other young spend some time with her daughter, Church Tuesday morning by Rev. men, and one which many can well Mrs. Mary Beard, at Lexington. Allen. afford to emulate. Mr. Otis Russell was called to his ***Rev. Haywood will hold services ***Over there former home in Spencer County on at Stansberry’s Chapel at Bardstown account of the death (looks like) of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman Junction. his father. received word last Monday from the government that their son, Millard,

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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kulmer spent Jack Griffith, Mrs. Griffith and Misses Frances and Sara McGee Sunday with Oscar Kulmer’s Lieut. Francis Barrett. were in the city shopping a day last family. week. Miss Ruth Smith had as her guests Several of our good housekeepers the week end, Misses Martha and Mrs. Joe Owen and children, of entertained the soldiers for dinner Beulah Lee. Zoneton, spent Sunday with her Sunday. sister, Mrs. H. H. Hall. Mrs. Nina Robards spent Saturday The Red Cross Play was a howling here. Misses Susie May Parrish and Emma success. Lee Gentry were guest last week of All parts of the county were well the latter’s uncle, Robt. Hubbard and represented here Friday and Miss Nettie Mae Starks was a guest wife at Cherokee Park. of Mrs. Pearl Lee this week. Saturday of the young ladies taking the common school examinations. Sam McFarland and mother were all Miss Verna Allen, of Glendale, is daughters guests Sunday of Mr. C. A. Barrall and Hugh Samuels, of the guest of Mrs. W. C. Morrison. Henry Owen & wife. Knob Creek, were here Tuesday on Mr. and Mrs. Cain??son, wife and business. Willie Queen, Miss Elma McGee, little son of Kokomo, Ind, spent Mesdames W. F. Queen and Myrtle Geo. Miller and son, Chas., of several days this week with Mr. and Hambsy (sic) spent Monday in Barrallton, spent Tuesday here. Mrs. R. L. Troutman. Louisville. Walter Croan, of New York, spent Mrs. Amanda Rogers and daughter Mrs. D. R. Peak left Tuesday to Monday and Tuesday with his spent Monday with Mrs. Chas. attend the Woman’s Missionary parents here. He will leave for Camp Bridwell. Conference at Leitchfield, as a Taylor this week to go into training. Miss Stallings spent the past week delegate from the WMS here and at end at Elizabethtown. Madison Gentry, of Zoneton, was in Bethel ME church. town Tuesday. Miss Nannie Hornbeck spent Sunday Mrs. Clarence Snider and little girl with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wilson Summers and Henry are spending this week with relatives Hornbeck. Crenshaw, of Brooks, was up in Louisville and Middletown. Tuesday on business. Mrs. B. McElroy, of Brooks, spent a Rev. D. R. Peak, Misses Susan day last week with Mrs. R. L. Mrs. Jas. Shepherd, of Mt. Eden, Settle, Ruby Peak attended the Red Troutman. spent Tuesday with Mrs. Geo. Cross celebration in Shepherdsville Shepherd. last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Rouse and Miss Grace Griffin were in Louisville Frank Goldsmith and family have Mrs. W. L. McGee spent last week Tuesday. the measles. in Louisville with her sister, Mrs. J. A. Harris and brother, Ed Barnes, ***Mount Washington Judge Funk was here Monday. also to be with her sister, Mrs. J. M. Capt. Jack Griffith and Mrs. Griffith Mrs. H. H. Hall spent Tuesday in the Crenshaw, who left Tuesday for her spent the week end with Mr. and city. home in Cal. Mrs. Gober. Mrs. Dave Wiggington and children, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Taylor, who Calvin Rouse spent Friday in the of Whitfield, spent a day last week have made their home in Texas since city. with Mrs. Pate Wiggington. their marriage about two years ago are now with their eight months old Mrs. W. S. McFarland is in the city Chester Roby and mother, Mrs. son, Athol Lee, visiting her parents, this week, as guest of her daughters, Roby, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Swearingen. Mrs. Mesdames W. F. Keys, S. M. Harris Mrs. Jas. Ice. Taylor will be remembered by many and Miss Susie McFarland. Mr. Daniel Gober had as their guests as Miss Lee Swearingen, a former Sunday, Major Benton Starks, Capt. Bullitt County teacher.

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While cranking the machine this ***The directors and stockholders ***The ladies of the Belmont afternoon, Sam Borders had his of the Frankfort county fair Baptist Church will give an ice wrist dislocated. association at their meeting last cream supper, Saturday night, May week decided to not hold any fair 25, also have a pie sale. Don’t fail to Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McAfee motored until the war is over. We notice that come. to the city Sunday to have their little several other county fairs have done ***Pleasant Grove girl, Eva Ray, examined and treated the same. by Dr. Gilbert. She has been ill for Mr. Leslie Figg has purchased an several months, but the Dr. gave ***The very heavy rain, Saturday auto. them much encouragement. and Sunday did considerable damage on Knob Creek. It was the highest Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller and The Red Cross work is progressing water in years, washed out all the children, of Taylorsville, Mr. and nicely, although it seems we are bridges and made it impossible to Mrs. Albert Armstrong and family slow making much show. The travel. were recent guests of H. C. Tyler earnest and writing efforts put forth and wife. are sure to bring results. ***Lost - Female Airdale Terrier, Return to Dr. David Smith, Reward. H. C. Tyler is still suffering with his The parents of Rufus Alcorn have hand he recently hurt, not able to use received a card telling them of his ***Death it at all. safe arrival across the sea. Mrs. Susan Miller, wife of Richard Some farmers are thinking about Harold Barnes and Reuben Settle’s Miller, died at her home on Knob planting their corn over. parents are expecting to hear the Creek, May 10, after a lingering same soon, and perhaps several illness. Mrs. Miler was one of the Rev. Skaggs was entertained in the others. best and best-liked women in her homes of Louis Stallings and Posey neighborhood. Grant Saturday and Sunday. A number of our boys are expecting to be in the call the 25th to 29th. She was a daughter of the late Levy Mrs. Myrtle Grant spent a day the Palmer of the Anti Saloon League Miller, and she leaves a husband, R. past week with her mother, Mrs. gave a splendid address Sunday A. Miller, one son, Ode Miller, and Laura Newton. morning at the Methodist Church, two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Smith and “Uncle” Hayden Bridwell visited his and received an offering of $62.00 Mrs. Hugh Samuels and other daughter, Mrs. Thomas Alcorn, the relatives. Lilburn, the ten year old daughter of past week. After funeral services held at the Mr. and Mrs. Preston Parrish, is at Albert Armstrong and family spent home by Rev. Allen Saturday, her home and doing fine after Sunday with Everett Armstrong and remains were laid to rest in the successfully passing through an wife of Bethel. operation for appendicitis by Dr. family burying ground near her Hunter Peak. home. S. O. Armstrong, wife and children were recent guests of T. H. Wise and ***Lost - Pocket book, Saturday, ***Church Notice wife. May 4, with ivan (sic) glass, $5.00 in The Ladies Missionary and Aid money, boat key, paper with store Mrs. H. C. Tyler spent one afternoon Society of Hebron Church will serve account and two cards. $1.00 reward the past week with Mrs. Virgie Figg. sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and if returned to this office. strawberries at the home of Mrs. Herbert Hecker came home to say Emma Saunders on Friday evening, ***Ice Cream Supper - The farewell and spend a few days with May 31, beginning at 5 o’clock. members of the Christian Church his mother, Mrs. Ida Hecker, before Prices reasonable, everybody will give an ice cream supper at the he left for military service. These are invited. old Pioneer Building, Saturday, May sad times, there was never a time in 18, afternoon and evening. Everyone this world for men and women to be ***Lost, a Gold chained Rosary. invited. truer Christians than at this time. Return to Trunnell House, Reward.

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Miss Roxie Whitledge, Mrs. May 24, 1918 which 49 lives were lost and many Blanche Hall and Mrs. Ollie more injured. ***School News Ridgway were in the city, the past ***The Bullitt County Booster week on business. The May Examination for white At last, we are able to announce that teachers was held at the Court House K. S. Grant, wife and daughter spent the Bullitt Booster has gone to press here Friday and Saturday, May 17 one day the past week with Mr. and and will be out shortly. We first and 18, with the following teachers Mrs. Buck Price. estimated that 50 pages would hold and prospective teachers in all the good things to be said about Mrs. Joe Dickey and two daughters, attendance. Misses Wava and Ruby, of Mount Bullitt County, but the manner in Washington, Miss Grace Hall and Effie Johnson, Bertha Wallace, which our business men took hold of others were recently entertained in Edyth Clark, Nellie May Scott, the proposition, made it necessary to the home of J. W. Lloyd. Edyth Howlett, Maggie Wise, Ruby prepare 76 pages of copy Monroe, Hallie Magruder, Alma applications for space is still in H. C. Tyler and wife spent Saturday Forrest, Mollie Roby, Ada Monroe, which we are compelled to turn with the former’s parents, Mr. and Madge Forrest, Varina Mudd, down owing to the fact that this Mrs. Lem Tyler, near Ting. Lillian Monroe, Stella Simmons, issue is already two months late. The Sorry to say “Uncle” Charlie Hattie Klapper and Will Becker. cost of material and work on this publication has been far above our Ridgway is very ill at this time. The Shepherdsville and Bullitt first estimates and subscribers for County graded and high school Roy Stallings and wife, who spent space will do us a favor by preparing closed its session this week with a the winter with Mrs. Ida Hecker, will to send in their dues. move to Salt River Station this series of entertainments, musicals week. He has purchased the place he etc. ***Eleven off for Ft. Thomas. is going to move to. We will miss This has undoubtedly been the Eleven Bullitt County boys left them here, and regret to see them go, greatest school year in the history of Tuesday for Ft. Thomas to enter but wish them well in their new this, one of the state’s oldest towns training quarters to serve Uncle Sam home. and about 75 splendid boys and girls until the war is over. The ones who Virgil Price and wife, of from the country districts have been left are: Harvey F. Miles, Arthur D. Jeffersonville, spent the past week in regular attendance. Merifield, Nicholas Isacc (sic) Merker, James Everett Wyatt, with the former’s parents, Mr. and The school above mentioned has William Frederick Greenwell, Mrs. Buck Price. been taught the closing months by William Elmer Wyatt, Herman the following teachers: J. H. Lillian Tyler returned home Schweckendieck (sic), Robt. Chester Sanders, Irene Crutcher, Willie May Saturday after spending two weeks Henderson, William Howard Roby, Stallings, Helen Burkholder, Zora with her grandparents, Lem Tyler Jessie Clay Lee, Joseph Moreland Raymond, Nadine Melton, Birdie and wife, near Ting. Samuels. Manor. Mrs. Eunice Orms and little All the boys looked the picture of Miss Fanny Bell Melton, assistant daughter spent Saturday night and health and were a nice looking teacher at Bardstown Junction, was Sunday with her parents, Mr. and bunch of young men and we hope to slightly injured at the Shepherdsville Mrs. Tillman Ridgway. see all of them return looking the depot Saturday morning when the same. Mrs. Will Jones and daughter, Mrs. Bardstown train in which she was Robt. Grant, were in the city riding, was thrown from the track, ***Bullitt County Fair 1918 recently, visiting the former’s son, and two coaches came near Article saying the prospects for a Elmer Jones and wife. overturning. Fortunately, no one was splendid fair this year are fine. Mrs. J. D. Hough, sorry to say, is seriously injured. quite ill. The is the same train that was struck here by No. 7 last December in

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***Steal Horses in the activities of church work. He ***Sells Fine Farm was of a quiet disposition, his cherry Clint Langly has sold his farm near Last Thursday night while Mr. Geo. face and kind words attracted both Lebanon Junction to Leslie Ice. It is Rennison, of Bardstown Junction old and young. He was a great one of the best farms in this county. was attending the show at Fraternal worker in the Sunday School with Mr. Ice will take possession at once. Hall, someone took his horse and little children. He taught school in buggy and it was found tied to a tree his former days, the writer was pupil ***Baptist Association WMU of down near the Okolona Car Line the and can say he ruled his school by Nelson Convenes at Bloomfield, next day; but the one who stole it got love. He always looked on the sunny May 23. Taking part are: Mrs. away. side of life. He also served this Tichenor, Mrs. Harry Logan, Miss On Friday night, while Mr. and Mrs. county as Assessor for 20 years and Nora McGee, Miss Kathleen Stoner, Henry Trunnell were attending lodge served it in a Christian spirit. Uncle Miss Eliza Broadus, Mrs. J. D. at the same Hall, a man stole his Charlie was born April 15, 1843. Poton (looks like), Mrs. Cave (sic) horse and left. The officers got busy, Deceased was 75 years, one month Snyder, Mrs. Pearl Harris, Miss Jim Hardaway, Jailer Monroe, J. R. and three days old. Oct. 5, 1866, he Emma Leachman, Miss Finnetta Zimmerman, and Henry Trunnell was united in marriage to Miss Mary Sayers, Mrs. Alvin Weaver, Mrs. took a machine and started for E. Vallonia Robards, who preceded Oscar Manning, Mrs. J. R. McIntyre, Louisville. Near Camp Taylor, they him to the grave many years ago. To Mrs. Christian, Mrs. N. B. came up on the horse and driver. At this union were born five children, Langeford, Miss Mattie Thomas. all of which are living but one, Mrs. that time, a woman was in the ***Red Cross Drive buggy. They were arrested by Jailer Kirby Simmons, who passed away Monroe and brought back here and several years ago. On August 29, Article. Substantial gifts so far: J. F. landed in jail where they will board 1893, he was again united in Combs $50.00; C. L. Croan $50.00; in the rock mansion for a while. marriage to Mrs. Eliza Ridgway, Ollie Hall $25.00; and several others They gave their name as Carlile. who passed on to the beyond several which we do not know the amounts. years ago. All was done that medical ***Ellison-Yeast ***Hurt by Running Team aid and loving hands could do. God James Collins Jr, son of Mr. Jas. F. called and he passed into the Mr. L. C. Yeast and Miss Nora Collins, aged 17 years had his leg unknown world. Ellison, a popular young couple of Lebanon Junction came over broken below the knee and was He leaves to mourn his loss, four badly bruised Saturday morning. He Tuesday and were married by Rev. children, Jas. Ridgway, Mrs. Louis Allen. Miss Ellison is the youngest had three horses in a disc harrow Stalling, Jesse Ridgway, and Mrs. when they got frightened and ran daughter of the late D. D. Ellison. Ada Orms, where he spent his last away, throwing him off and breaking Mr. Yeast is a popular young man. days, 14 grandchildren, four great- his leg. At last reports, he was doing grandchildren, 3 living and one ***Pleasant Grove very well. dead, four sisters, one brother, and Mrs. Queen and Mrs. Larkin Porter ***C. W. Ridgway many, many friends. spent one day the past week with the C. W. Ridgway, better known as Funeral Services were conducted by former’s daughter, Mrs. Virgie Figg. “Uncle Charlie”, passed away on the Bro. Beatty at Pleasant Grove in the Miss Eudell Grant spent Sunday evening of May 18, 1918 of absence of the pastor. The esteem in with Miss Lelia Foster. complications of diseases. He had which “Uncle Charlie” was held was been in declining health for several attested by a large number who Mrs. Maggie Proctor and Mrs. Ethel years, but bore his afflictions with attended the services and the many Stallings spent one evening the past great fortitude, never murmuring nor beautiful floral offerings laid on the week with Mrs. Eva Bridwell. complaining. He united with the casket. He was laid to rest in Miss Wava Dickey and Ruby Christian Salem Church, had been a Pleasant Grove Cemetery to await Dickey, of Mount Washington, spent member about 55 years and lived a the resurrection. We extend our a day the past week with their sister, consecrated Christian life and was sympathy with many others to the Mrs. Georgia Gentry. long as health permitted, took a part sorrowing ones.

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Mrs. Elsie Whitledge spent Friday Miss Dove Lash is spending a week and the other fellow’s girl has gone with Mrs. Hallie Armstrong. with Mrs. Nat Maraman. a few time, so he is all right now and you can go without any fears of Geo. Armstrong, J. W. Lloyd, T. H. Mr. C. T. Meredith spent the week being brought back by the Wise and K. S. Grant each sold a end with his mother. undertaker. bunch of hogs recently. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Wilson ***Hebron Miss Dorothy Lloyd spent several entertained Rev. and Mrs. Ryan days the past week with her aunt, Sunday. Wallace Pearson, of Camp Taylor, Mrs. Will King, near Mount spent Sunday with his bride here. Mr. and Mrs. Grunwald and little Washington. Wallace looks, if possible, son spent Saturday with Mrs. Joe handsomer in his uniform. Most of A wise plan to cancel the school Trunnell. them do. Rally for this year, and we think the Mrs. Palmer Landers, of Springfield, Bullitt County fair should be the Mrs. Gertrude Krouth, of the city, Mo, is guest of Mrs. Stony Weller. same. We should try to save spent the week end with her sister, everything we can in every way. Mrs. Hardin and children of Elkhorn Mrs. Stanford Beeler. are guests of Mrs. Florence Mrs. Roxie Lloyd spent a day the Miss Mary Christopher and Mr. Bowman. past week with her daughter, Mrs. John Higgins, of Stanford, Ky, were Bernice Owen. Miss Mary Hardin spent the week guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Beeler. end with Mrs. Howell Smith. Card of thanks for brothers and Miss Irene Brooks spent last week sisters of C. W. Ridgway. Mrs. Mollie Jones is spending a few with Miss Emily Brooks. weeks in Louisville. ***Personal Will Jenkins has bought the home of Mrs. Nannie Gross, of Louisville, John L. Whitledge. Mrs. Mattie Able and daughter of spent several days last week with her Cupio spent Thursday here. Ray Jenkins and John Weller sister, Mrs. R. L. Troutman. Holsclaw spent Saturday night in the R. P. Parks and wife of Mt. Eden Ed Bowman and son of Highland city. spent Thursday here. Park spent Tuesday with his brother, Miss Marian Cooper is taking a B. L. Bowman. T. L. Coakley, of Belmont, was here business course at the Spencerian Monday. Mrs. Bernie Bowman and little College in the city. daughters, Ruby and Helen, spent Rev. Ryan, of Hardinsburg, spent Mrs. Emma Queen has returned to last week out the Dixie Highway. Sunday with friends here. her home at Okolona after a two Geo. W. Peacock, of Pleasant Grove, Franklin Monroe is oiling up his old weeks visit to Mrs. Bessie was here Monday. reliable shot gun and making big Wiggington. preparations to kill some big rattlers J. Weatherford spent Monday in the Misses Stella and May Hedges spent in the Rickettswoods. Pres Cash is city. Saturday afternoon in the city. going to chaperone him up there just Guy Hecker, of the city, was out as soon as the law allows squirrel A number of automobiles came to Sunday. hunting. Really, Franklin loves to grief during the hard rain Sunday. murder snakes, and just uses squirrel They were all along the road. Old Owen Roby spent Saturday and hunting as a blind. Dobbin is more dependable in a Sunday with relatives here. crisis, we think. “Baby Doll” is certainly some L. L. Roby, of Belmont, was over chauffeur. Last week, he caught a Cooper Memorial Methodist Church Monday. man and woman, who had stolen had all day service Sunday, with a Robt. Lee won the big cake at the Henry Trunnell’s horse, and on varied and delightful program. It was supper Saturday night. several occasions, he has done some mothers’s day and the large body of fine driving. His girl has finally soldiers present each wore either the consented to go out driving with him pink or white carnation.

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The Military Band, 30 pieces of the claimed that their home is in but very fortunately no one was 334th Infantry of Camp Taylor, came Michigan and that they were married seriously hurt, only got a shaking up. on Jan 5, 1918. out and gave a concert of sacred and ***Big Yellow Truck patriotic music and Mr. Chye Yan ***Births Lee, of Canton, China, now a Logsdon Big Yellow Truck makes student at Asbury College, Wilmore, Born to the wife of J. T. Martin, regular trips between here and KY, made an address in the May 8, a boy, Shelby Darrell. Louisville daily. See him and get his forenoon. Owing to the rain, the prices on hauling, moving and Born to the wife of Ed Weller, May dinner was served in the church. packing. Prices reasonable. Wm. 12, twin boys. After dinner, the music was purely Logsdon. Born to the wife of Westly patriotic. ***Commissioner Sale Shepherd, May 16, a boy, Leland Miss Dickey had an address on Howard. B. B. Hornbeck, VS John C. Atcher “Why a Liberty Bond”. Then and G. W. Hardy, in Equity. th ***Commissioners Sale Chaplain McPheeters or the 334 Property in Pitts Point. Six tracts, Infantry made an interesting talk on W. W. Dawson Admr VS Hudson including Pitts Point Academy. the duties of a Chaplain and stressed Dawson, Etc. In Equity. For $350, a Mentions G. W. Hardy, C. E. Hardy, the need of prayer for our army. Mr. 50 acre tract of land adjoining J. B. Dawson, Thos. Cowley, Ben D. Leichhardt, cashier of the Marion Warren, Joshua Masden, Adams, J. I. Greenwell, C. A. Jeffersontown Bank, made an Louis Duvall, J. S. Masden. Kelley, J. H. Lee, Nannie Lee, Frand impressive talk on our flag. Little Mentions M. J. Cockerel, William (sic) and Mollie Hunt, F. M. Hardy, Miss Margaret Frances Beeler Dearing & Company, J. W. Mount, J. S. Hill, H. D. Shafer. C. P. recited a poem “The Service Flag” Rose Samuels, G. S. Patterson, Bradbury, Master Commissioner and presented a beautiful Service Ophelia Patterson, Flag, given by the Beeler family in May, 31, 1918 memory of their nephew, Julian S. ***At Rest. Bell. ***School News Lee Etter Jacobs, daughter of H. J. The flag contains 10 stars and Bro. and Ella Jacobs, passed away May The following young students Dickey told the names and history of 15, 1918. She was borned Sept. 12, compose the class of 1918 of the each boy. 1903, funeral services were Shepherdsville and Bullitt County conducted by her Sunday School High School: Ursa Muir and Myrtle Rev. Ehrman Thornsberry is visiting class, Pall bearers, 6 of her class. Funk of Brooks; Lillian Wiggington his parents here. The funeral was conducted by the of Hebron; Elizabeth Weller of Glen J. R. Ball spent Tuesday night with Rev. G. E. Carter, of Mt. Eden Ella; Christina Skinner of Mt. John Walker of Okolona. Church. Olivet; Lillian Pitman, Nancy Trunnell, Katherine Griffin, Evelyn ***Miss Clara Linn Funk has She leaves to mourn her loss a Bates, Chester Hardin and C. F. returned home after teaching a very father, mother, one brother and a Troutman of the local district. This successful school at Falmouth, KY. host of relatives and friends. She is the largest class ever turned out by was a grand daughter of J. W. Jacobs ***Judge W. T. Morrow has this school and some fine young of this place. And a poem written by returned home after spending scholars are among them. Several her grandfather, J. W. Jacobs. sometime at Cupio with friends. will take the June examination for *Train gets off track teachers for this and adjoining ***Pleads Guilty counties. Last Saturday morning, the Carlile and wife, who were arrested Bardstown and Springfield train, Chas. Hardesty, who is now a soldier last Friday night for stealing Henry after leaving the depot here and on at Camp Taylor, spent Sunday with Trunnell’s horse and buggy, pleaded its way to Louisville when the trucks his parents at Mt. Eden. guilty last Monday when they were on the rear coach jumped the track, tried before Judge Bradbury and Report on the Red Cross Drive. held over to the August court. They Most every school district has “gone

Page 100 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 over the top” of their expected ***Our Roads. People are beginning Albert B. Thompson allotment. The Hebron district, to wake up to the necessity of good Wm. Gabe McCormick which is a wealthy one, gave over road and wake up to the fact that if Vessey (sic) G. Hatfield $400. Success due to good, loyal and they want good roads, they will have Clell M. Snawder patriotic citizens, especially Bob to take the initiative and do most of ***Safe in France Zimmerman, Tot Carroll, Judge the work, the County can only help. Bradbury, Lindsay Ridgway, J. F. (Article) Bullitt County boys arrive “over Combs, Prof. Sanders, Rev. Allen, there” and are going to get Bill. ***Strawberry Preserves. A recipe. Rev. Haywood, Rev. Peak and Bullitt County boys are arriving safe Trustee O. H. Masden. The latter ***For Camp Taylor in France. Cards have been received having canvassed every home in his Bullitt County boys left Monday to from Horrie Thompson, Clemmens entire district and received join Uncle Sam’s fighting forces. Manning and Geo. Simmons that something at every place. they have arrived safe over there. Thirty fine looking young men left Mrs. Mayme Roby Walker, of Monday evening for Camp Zachary Ervin Snellen, Mr. Shafer and Glendale, a former teacher of this Taylor. They are all in the best of Millard Troutman have been there town and county, with her nieces, health, willing to take a shot at the some time. Ruth and Stella Walker, have just Kaiser. returned home after a few days visit ***Auxiliary Meeting in this county with friends and The Shepherdsville Brass Band Auxiliary or “The Winners Club” as relatives here and at Hebron. headed the boys and marched to the they are justly called, decided to depot. Many friends, relatives and The Nazareth Academy will hold give a special drive for the Red sweethearts were there to see their their annual commencement and as Cross. They simply went over the loved ones off. Following are the usual the class is made up of pupils top in their splendid efforts. Our names of the boys who left: from many counties. Among the chairman, Mrs. Jas. V. Rouse, drove 1918 class, we find one of Bullitt Herbert E. Stivers to Bardstown and engaged Mr. County’s sweetest girls, Dessie Mitchel Akridge Cook, a splendid speaker of untiring Lewis Harris of Solitude. Ben Fox and zealous love for the noble cause. James N. Stibbins The meeting opened with a ***No fair in Fayette. Directors of Eddy Browning recitation by Miss Julia Ann Ash, Blue Glass Fair held at Lexington Clarence L. Stansbury which deserves special mention, as decided not to hold any fair until the Robert N. Ball she recited so well. Mr. South Barlin war is over. Many of the young men Hallie Gentry (sic) made a short talk in behalf of are in the Army and a week out of Wm. Chester Jenkins this work. Last, but not least, one their crops means much. Elmer F. Monroe mutual friend, Mr. Bob Zimmerman ***Eternal maintenance is the price Horace Earl Hall made an appealing speech that we must pay for good roads. Arthur Clark certainly reached the hearts of every John Gable one present. Ninety dollars was very There are none who have such poor James C. Hagan quickly realized. highways, as those who will no have Carl Miller Samuels good ones. The meeting met with Mrs. Ada Herman Nichols Summer Harris, quite a large crowd was James Hoagland ***Bullitt’s Jailer present, on such a short notice. John Wesley Badgett Visitors from Bardstown were Mr. Bullitt can boast of having about the Albert Owen Raley and Mrs. Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Barlon best jailer in the state. The Court E. L. Sanders (sic). Any donations will be greatly House, Jail and surroundings look as Grover W. Clark appreciated. We have a quilt pieced clean as a new pin, everything Boone Borders by Julia and Junie May Ash. It is on sanitary and up to date. You can Walter Henry Cundiff display at Mr. Ade Harris’ store, by hear many compliments on the way Thomas Crune Metcalf fall we expect to do “our best”. Jailer Monroe keeps the jail. Albert Charles Fondary (sic)

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Next meeting with Mrs. Smith Roby. and love galore. Douglas Fairbanks Mrs. S. H. Compton is visiting her (Highlights only) is one of the very greatest comedians son, Jas. and Mrs. Compton in alive. There will be a reel of comedy Louisville. ***Dogs kill Sheep besides - “When hearts collide.” Claud Hill and family spent Friday Dogs got in a drove of sheep ***Death in Louisville. belonging to Jess Hardaway last week and killed and wounded 15, Mrs. Julia Jones, wife of Charlie Miss Nancye Jefferies spent one which have all died, but two. Sheep Jones, passed out of her suffering week with Mrs. T. L. Coakley. are now worth from $15 to $20 Sunday night at 9:15 May 25. She Little Anna Lee Hill is spending this apiece, which will amount to several was taken to her bed March 3 and week with her aunt, Mrs. Clarence dollars. bore her suffering patiently until the Dawson at Salt River. end. All that loving hands could do ***Bullitt County Bank, was done, but God thought it best to Milton Flesh, of Louisville, spent the Shepherdsville. Your money in this call her home with him. week end with friends here. bank is insured against all loss by robbery or fire. Your deposit and She leaves to mourn her loss a We regret to have these two splendid business invited. Safety lock boxes husband, one little son, six weeks young lady teachers, Misses Hays for rent. Established in 1889. J. F. old, three sisters, two brothers and a and Jeffries, leave our community. Combs, President; B. F. Pope, Vice father and mother and besides a host Jess Nall and family, of Stithton, President; H. H. Combs, Cashier. of friends. On the following day, she spent a Sunday recently with his was buried at Mount Washington to mother, Mrs. Kate Nall. ***Cut the ‘eat’ out of ‘wheat’. wait the Judgment day. We Possession of more than six pounds sympathize deeply with the Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Roby received a of flour and wheat products (whether sorrowful ones. card telling of the safe arrival of their son, Owen, across the sea. His the flour was secured last summer or ***Belmont last winter or last week or whether it many friends here are glad that he was bought from the store or ground Mrs. Tom Johnson and children, of has passed beyond the danger of from his own wheat) per person of New Haven, spent last week with submarines and trust he will be your household is a black crime her sister, Mrs. W. W. Davis. equally as fortunate in escaping Hun (punishable by two years in bullets. Mr. ?. T. Harned and family spent penitentiary) unless the possessor Sunday in Shepherdsville. Mesdames D. O. Hill and Virgie notifies the Government and is Gaban were in the city Friday. willing to part with his excess. The Mrs. Roy Collins and children, of only way to escape punishment is by Chicago, are spending a few days Miss Susan Engel, of Lebanon signing a certificate. Mrs. Alice with Mrs. F. B. Purcell. Junction, visited her brother, Mr. Mooney, of Bardstown Junction, has Jas. Engel and family last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hill, of San the honor of having sent in the first Francisco, are expected to arrive the Burwell Sims has returned from Pledge Card, in compliance with the first of June to visit Mr. Hill’s Campbellsville, where he has been wishes of the Federal Food parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hill. attending school. Administration. Signed, J. F. Combs, Food Administrator. (Highlights) Mr. Merrifield, of Glendale, spent Rev. Hameric (looks like), of Saturday with friends here and Louisville, preached here Sunday ***Picture Show attended the Lee sale. morning and evening. Douglas Fairbanks (think of him!) The school picnic last Wednesday ***Hebron will be featured in “the Good Bad was largely attended in the beautiful Curtis Hoagland, of the city, was the Man” in five reels at the Masonic grove of Mrs. Duncan’s. A bountiful Temple Saturday night. Prices 5 and guest of his sister, Mrs. Wood, for dinner was served, games were the week end. 15 cents. This picture is a dashing indulged in until late in evening. old fashioned thriller of Western life Frank Brown, of Wilsonville, USN, with lots of laughter, with gun play was the guest of J. W. Brooks’

Page 102 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 family Sunday. He left for Chas. Walls has been sent to Texas months absence. Miss Zella was at Philadelphia Monday and will by the Mengel Co. on a six weeks Shepherdsville teaching school and resume his duties on the battleship, business trip. Miss Floye was in Louisville visiting Vermont. her sister, Mrs. Elmer Jones. ***On the Mount Washington Road Price Howlett was dinner guest of J. Mr. Leslie Eggers has returned to his Bethel ME Church will observe R. Ball’s family Sunday. He left the home in Louisville after having Parents Day Sunday. same afternoon for Illinois, where he spent his vacation with his aunts, had to report for duty Monday. Mrs. Jas. Hough continues seriously Mrs. Louis Santer and Mr. Santer. ill. Chester Jenkins has been called to Wm. Worner, wife and baby, were the colors and reported for duty Miss Ruth Owen and Wm. Bleemel week end visitors of her parents, Mr. Monday. Chester is one of our finest were Sunday visitors of Mr. and and Mrs. W. L. Taylor, near Ting. young men and will make good Mrs. E. B. Simmons. Mrs. Louis Santer was an all day wherever stationed. Mrs. Martha Whitledge has returned guest Friday of Mrs. D. R. Peak, at Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beeler went from Warsaw, Ill. after a short visit Mount Washington. Sunday afternoon to the City to visit there to be with her sister, Mrs. B. C. Misses Laura, Myrtle and Verna Mrs. Phronia Brown, who is very ill Mothershead. Paris, of Fisherville, were guests of of softening of the brain. She has Mrs. Pete Bleemel spent last week in their uncle, Jas. Hough a few days many relatives and friends here who Louisville with relatives. recently. lover her. Mrs. Elizabeth Owen, Mrs. J. O. Misses Ida Owen and Lily Maddox Rev. W. O. Beatty filled his Simmons and daughter were week were guests of Mrs. Albert Fisher appointment at Little Flock and end guests of Mrs. Jas. Hough. Friday. saddened his church by the announcement that he had W. S. Gentry is digging a well for Mrs. W. S. Gentry fell down the volunteered for YMCA work in Robinson Lee. cellar steps at her home Sunday France and expects to leave in a few evening and was painfully bruised. Misses Jessie and Ada Harris spent weeks. Dr. Scott was called and dressed her Saturday night and Sunday with wounds. Paul Holsclaw and perhaps others Miss Lillian King. have received notice to report for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miss Lillian Maddox was a Sunday duty next Sunday. How we shall Schweckendieck entertained a visitor of Miss Fannie (looks like) number of friends from Louisville miss our boys, but we want them to Peacock. do their duty, and we can thank God Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Orion Nunnelley spent for the beautiful years that they have Mr. John Lanyans was called to Sunday with their parents. been with us and ask Him to bring Louisville Monday by the death of them back safe. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gentry, Misses his niece, Miss Josephine Lanyans. Emma Schweckendieck, Evelyn Mrs. Strange and Miss Mary Strange Simon Wheeler and wife, of Lanyans, Chas. Fisher and Waldo are expected at their home here this Louisville, are the guests of his Gentry were guests Sunday of Mr. week. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wheeler. and Mrs. Albert Fisher. Don’t forget the supper by the ladies Simon was born and reared in this of Hebron at the home of Mrs. Mrs. J. W. Owen is on the sick list. community and has many friends who are always glad to see him. He Saunders. They will be patriotic and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jones and is in the draft and has enlisted and serve no cake, no pies, but other daughter, Bertha Angelina, of will report for military training in a good edibles as well as strawberries Louisville, spent the week end with few days. and ice cream. their parents. Mrs. Mattie Ridgway is the guest of Misses Zella and Floye Owen Tom Brooks. arrived home last week after several

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***Card of Thanks exercises were held at Masonic Mr. Owen Deering, from Camp Temple. Taylor, was the guest of Miss Our hearts are full of love and Margaret Maraman Sunday. gratitude and we want to thank our ***Personal neighbors, friends and relatives for Miss Violete (sic) Able, of Cupio, Virgil Duvall and Miss Maggie the many beautiful flowers, for their was here Monday. Muir, of Hobbs, were guests of Mrs. sympathy and help at the time of our Fronie Samuels Sunday. Mr. Harry Formhals spent Sunday dear mother’s death, Mrs. Lou with his family. Jasper, the widow of the late W. T. Iley Jones and wife spent Saturday Jasper. Sons, Ellis, Charlie, John and with Geo. Bowman and wife. Mr. Owen Deering, from Camp Elmo. Taylor, was the guest of Miss A large crowd from here went to Elizabeth Formhals Saturday Cedar Grove Sunday to attend the ***Red Cross Auction evening. services of the unveiling of the grave Mr. Clarence Dawson has given of E. C. Daniel. Robt. Ice and wife, F. G. Thomas Bullitt Chapter, ARC, a mule and the and wife motored to Lincoln Farm Essel Hoffman, of Louisville, is the chapter has decided to sell it at Sunday and returned by the way of guest of her grandmother, Mrs. public auction in Shepherdsville Elizabethtown and West Point. Saturday, June 8th. Anyone else Sarah O’Bryan. Mrs. Warren Foster, of Louisville, having a pig or steer or sheep to give E. Z. Wiggington was here Monday. to the chapter can bring it in on that spent Sunday with Mrs. Florence day and let all the stock be sold at Burr Roby has bought an Bowman. automobile. the same time. Nutting and family spent Sunday ***School Closes. Walter Sanders, of Brooks, was here with Delbert Ferguson. Monday. The Shepherdsville Graded and High Mr. Sanders, of Campbellsville, School closed a successful term last Mrs. E. D. Ray, of Lebanon spent Sunday with his brother, Prof. Friday and most of the teachers have Junction, was here Monday. Sanders. gone home for the summer. We have S. B. Stephens spent Monday in the Jim Hardaway, the courting man at a fine lot of teachers who will teach city. the Peoples Bank, was out in his new for us next term. auto Sunday. Will Shafer, of Chapeze, was here Many compliments were passed on Monday. Mrs. Ernestine Funk Atterbury spent the pupils in the entertainments in the week end with Mrs. Dan Gober Lee Hamilton, of Louisville, spent the past two weeks. and attended the graduation Sunday with his mother, Mrs. M. L. The pupils of Miss Edith Hancock exercises. Hamilton. on Monday night and Miss Miss Louise Monroe was a week end The many friends of Jas. Collings McClaskey on Wednesday night did visitor of the Misses Jefferies and are glad to know he is getting along well and showed they had good Pitman. instructors. On Thursday night, May nicely. 16, the Junior class gave a play, Mrs. Alice Jackson and Miss Bates, Miss Minerva Pendleton spent Miss Mollie was fine and could not of Okolona, spent Friday night with several days with Miss Lula Ashby. have been better. On Sunday Mrs. C. F. Troutman. Mr. Ewing Roby, of Leaches, was morning, the Baccalaureate Sermon Miss Stallings left Saturday for her here Monday on business. was delivered by Rev. Ryan at home in Greenville, Kentucky. Baptist Church. On Tuesday night, Mr. Clyde Duvall, the popular clerk May 21, class night was held at Mrs. C. F. Troutman entertained at Patterson’s, will leave soon to join Fraternal Hall. On Wednesday night, Mrs. B. W. Hardin and children and Uncle Sam’s men. May 22, the Seniors gave a play. On Mrs. Conklin for dinner Friday. Friday night, May 24, graduation

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Misses Margaret Sanders and Hattie Mrs. Myrtle McCormick is visiting Franklin Park, Crete and other Mae Buckman spent the week end her parents, C. E. Crenshaw and northern places. While there, she had with Misses Kathryn Etta Nusz. wife. a message from the Red Cross stating that the ship on which her Albert Thompson, of the city, was Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman and husband had sailed had landed safely out Sunday. He left for Camp Taylor Woodford spent Sunday in over seas. Horrie is a Bullitt County Monday. Louisville as guests of Mr. and Mrs. boy and has many friends wishing Logan Monroe. Misses Neva and Fay Magruder him good luck and a safe return in Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means spent the week end with Mrs. W. S. the future. Rouse. entertained at six o’clock dinner Mr. Walter Haller, of Clermont, was Thursday for Miss Dove Lash, of Miss Ursa Funk and brother, Wm. in town Tuesday, bidding his friends Columbia and C. F. Troutman Jr. spent several days recently with their good-bye, to join his friend, Clyde Mr. and Mrs. Joe Trunnell had as sister, Mrs. D. O. Gober. Duvall. their dinner guests Friday, Mr. and Mr. Junius E. and Clyde Magruder, J. C. Crigler was in town Saturday Mrs. Basham and Miss Fronie of Louisville, spent one day recently on business. James. with their aunt, Mrs. W. S. Rouse. Miss Myrtle Klapper spent the week Mrs. Hardin, Chester and Miss Mary Mr. and Mrs. Carl Daugherty spent end with Miss Maggie Lee. left Saturday morning for their home Tuesday in Louisville. in Elktown. Clyde Duvall, the prompt clerk in Miss Ruth Smith had as her guests Patterson’s store, left to join the Prof. and Mrs. Sanders entertained the past week, the Misses Lee, of Navy Tuesday. Rev. Wyatt Montgomery of Belmont. Campbellsville Friday. Miss Myrtle Klapper spent one night Mrs. W. S. Rouse spent Tuesday in recently with her parents. Mrs. Kate Swearingen, of Louisville. Barboursville, was the guest of Mrs. E. T. Colvin, of Barrallton, was in Stony Weller last week. Mrs. C. R. Smith and Miss Gussie town Tuesday, on business. Quick spent the week end in the city. Rev. H. C. Combs, of Hazard, spent ***Failed to Pass Miss Zollie Swearingen has been on last Tuesday here among his friends. Jesse Clay Lee, who was called last the sick list. Miss Marie Denton, of Louisville, week to Ft. Thomas, failed to pass was the guest of Miss Mary Stillwell We want to thank Mrs. E. G. Quick the physical examination and Miley last week. for the nice cake for the Red Cross. (sic) Peacock was called to take his place. The Junior Epworth League had a Miss Gussie Quick entertained picnic at Paroquet Saturday. All the recently, Misses Christina Skinner, ***Advertisement Margaret Hardesty, Lula Ashby, little folks report a good time. Roby & Maraman, Funeral Directors Messrs Chas. Daniels, Earl Miss Laura Tyler, of Valley Station, and Embalmers. Lebanon Junction, Armstrong, Willie Scott and is visiting Mrs. H. A. Nusz. A. L. Roby, Manager; Roy Maurice Ridgway. Maraman, Licensed Embalmer. Misses Margaret Sanders, Hattie Miss Irene Crutcher, one of our most Prompt attention given calls. Mae Buckman, Hazel, Kathryn and popular teachers has returned to her Immediate attention given night Etta Palmer Nusz were guest of Miss home at Ghent, Ky. Miss Crutcher is calls. Our Motto - Prompt and Zora Rayman Saturday. a fine young lady and we hope to efficient service. have her back with us again next Mrs. H. A. Nusz and guest spent ***Advertisement Wednesday with Mrs. J. L. Rayman year. and daughter, Miss Zora. United Furniture Co., Louisville’s Mrs. Violetta Thompson returned Low Price Furniture Store. Agency home Saturday after spending the for “Kroehler” Duofolds and past three weeks in Chicago, Duofold suits, Kroehler products are

Page 105 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 nationally advertised and fully S. M. Harris, of Louisville, visited She was about 76 years of age, the guaranteed. Beautiful, genuine his parents Sunday. widow of the late W. T. Jasper, who “Kroehler” 3 piece duofold parlor passed away a few years ago. She Mrs. Mary McFarland returned suit, $57.00 leaves four sons, Chas. of Sunday from a pleasant week in the Waterford, John and Elmo of ***Mount Washington city with her daughters. Louisville, and Ellis, who lived at Polk Herin, of Louisville, spent Mrs. Jennie Gentry and two children the home with his mother, six Sunday with his mother, Mrs. J. W. spent the week end with Mr. and grandchildren and other relatives. Herin. Mrs. Fred Gentry near Whitfield. Funeral services were conducted by Ruby Peak spent Sunday with Susie Mrs. J. C. Gentry spent last week in her pastor, Rev. H. B. Wilhoyte, May Parrish. the city with her cousin, Mrs. Jake Thursday at the Baptist Church of Schwartze. which she had been a faithful Miss Georgia May Scott, of Fern member since girlhood. The Creek, was the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harris and interment followed in the cemetery Miss Mary Lee Parrish. children were guests of his sister, here. Mrs. P. B. S. Parrish and Mr. Parrish Mr. and Mrs. John McClure were Sunday. guests of Mr. Lewis Santer and wife June 7, 1918 Sunday. Mrs. Lee Markwell, of Louisville, ***Bullitt Boys at Camp Custer, spent last week with her mother, Michigan write an interesting letter Mrs. W. F. Queen spent last Mrs. D. T. Mothershead. Thursday with her daughter, Mrs. back home. Leslie Figg. Roy Mothershead, who is stationed We are writing to our friends of at Camp Taylor, has a three weeks Bullitt County to let them know Weaver Harris and Harry Deutsch, furlough, to help arrange affairs at of Louisville, were week end guests while we have left Camp Zachary the farm of his father, Dave Taylor, we are still in the care of of the former’s uncle, Preston Parris Mothershead, deceased. and wife. Uncle Sam, and are being well cared Forty-one Bullitt County boys will for. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Troutman spent be called this month to report at Sunday with his parents at Cox’s We found it much cooler here which Camp Taylor and Ft. Thomas. Creek. makes it easier for Private David Another sudden call from this life to Owens to practice boxing after the Mr. and Mrs. Dave Porter, Misses one in our community last Tuesday, day’s drilling is over. Also the other Alice, Florence and Ella Hardy, of the 14th about 5 p.m. when Mrs. Lon Bullitt County boys who like to Louisville, visited Mr. and Mrs. C. Jasper, without any warning, was practice other games of sport. O. Parrish Sunday. suddenly taken from loved ones. David has proved to be an extra Willie Queen, Earl Hall, Misses Only on Sunday, she had returned good boxer since putting himself to Elma and Sara McGee motored to from a week’s visit at her sons at the real boxing test with other good Louisville Thursday evening to see Waterford and seemed in her usual boxers. The rest of us are trying to Gerard’s “Four Years in Germany.” health assisting in the little enjoy ourselves practicing other household tasks her custom, until the games of sport. Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Wilhoyte were moment of her death. This taking of guests of M. A. Harris and wife a mother severs the home ties for the They seem to be in a hurry to get Sunday. four sons that are left and though ready to go to France. We expect to Leo Harris and Miss Alberta one of them may keep the old home, see some of the world before getting McFarland motored to the city the vacant place cannot be filled and a vacation long enough to visit our Sunday afternoon. changes will be made that will leave friends of Bullitt County, but all marks that cannot be erased and the expect to come back some time in Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Showalters and touch of the old home is gone. the future. sons, of Louisville, spent Sunday with relative here.

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We are not all staying in one barrack ***House Burns Pitts Point - Mary Dawson as we did at Camp Taylor, but Beech Grove - Mary E. Bell Mr. Pete Philpot has the misfortune usually get enough together to raise Hays - Lillian Wiggington to lose his home by fire Friday night. Zion - Ida May Greenwell a big ??? (may be football game). He discovered the fire about 1 a.m. Cave Run - Lillian Monroe Charles Milam kicks the football when the roof was about to fall in. Harned - Mamie Smith way over the moon. He barely had time to save his Mt. Carmel - Elizabeth Cash Well, keep in good cheer, until we family. Mr. Philpot had no insurance Culvert Springs - Pearl Laswell on the house or its contents. return. Yours very truly, Boys of Oak Grove - Willie May Ridgway. Bullitt County. ***Revival Services at the Baptist ***Letter from Orin Roby to mother Church. Dr. T. T. Martin, one of the Colored - dated May 6, from France. greatest evangelist in the United Shepherdsville - Leona Johnson States will assist Pastor Haywood. Mt. Washington-Elsie M. Jackson Dear Mother, Well, how are you all Bowman Valley - Louise Rankin tonight? I am feeling fine tonight ***At Camp Wright Lebanon Junction - Mary E. Jackson and I have been feeling fine ever Mr. Leonard Howlett has received a since I have been over here. The school census, which was letter from his son, Price Howlett, recently sent in from this county We have having some rain over here that he has arrived at Camp George showed a decrease of 412 whites and tonight. The weather is just about Wright, Washington and that he 22 colored, or a total report of 2,714 the same as it is over there. Say, likes it very well. this year and 3,148 two years ago. Mother, has Howard been called to ***School News The deficience in all schools was camp yet? And has any of the rest of caused largely by the new law which the boys been called? Teachers for the coming year only reports pupils to 18. elected: Tell Mrs. Kelley that Frank is The marriage of Miss Amelia Lee getting along fine. Well, I guess Corinth, Christina Skinner Oaks to Lieut. Calvin Caldwell took papa is pretty busy getting ready to Highland - Willie Chickering place Monday at the home of the plant corn. Tell him I will write to Mt. Olive - Postponed bride at Bardstown Junction. The him in a day or two. Nichols - No report, no applications bride is one of the best young Chappell’s Ridge-Margaret Hardesty teachers in the county and has been How is Uncle Clyde by now? I Sunny Side - Postponed teaching for several years at guess Red is still picking berries, Shades - Varina Mudd Lebanon Junction. The groom is isn’t he. Woodlawn - Gussie Quick well known and prominently Tell everyone hello for me. i will Bullitts Lick - Alma Forrest connected in this county and is now Mt Elmira - Bertha Wallace close for this time. This leaves me stationed in Georgia and expects to Hebron - Nadine Melton well. Here’s sending love to all. be called France soon. Your son, Private Orin W. Roby, Co. Brooks - Verna Funk E. 6th US Inf. AEF Beech Grove - Nellie M. Starks Robert Henderson, who was called Mt. Washington-Mayme Stephens to Fort Thomas is now at Chester, ***Deaths th Sugar Valley - Edyth Clark Penn. with Company D, 50 Mr. Jas. Gregory Bailey, father of Edgewood - N. H. Beeler ? Infantry, guarding the Sun Ship Mrs. Loy Phelps, died at the home of Whitfield - Ruby Monroe Building Co. Mr. Loy Phelps Sunday and was Glades - E. Nora Bridwell ***Picture Show buried in the Phelps burying ground Pleasant Hill - Edna Starks Monday. Mr. Bailey was 74 years Cedar Grove - Alleen Swearingen Hell’s Hinges is the name given old. He had made his home here for Victory - Mollie Roby because of its bad reputation to the several years and was a well known Woodsdale - Ethel Wise western town in the five reel brick layer. Hobbs - Maggie Wise photoplay at the Masonic Temple, in Clermont - No report/application which William S. Hart, the star Glen Ella - Bertha Trunnell

Page 107 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 performer is western plays is we were directed to (chow) meaning Thousands of enlisted men, like us, featured. Prices 5 and 15 cents. dinner. have come to camp this week, and ditto have left. Some of us are Then a few of the more bold ones ***96 Register getting to be experts with boxing wandered around camp, but most of gloves, at least we think so, but as At the registration Wednesday, 67 us retired to our bunks only to lay yet we are not boosted for any white boys and two colored awake and to dream of the past. Of championship fights. registered, who have become of age our fathers, mothers, sisters, and last since the registration, one year ago. but not least, our girl friends. Some A few of our bunch have gone to the All of them were fine looking young of the boys wanted me to use city, and some have friends that men. sweethearts, but I couldn’t, as that come out here to see them, while the ***Ice Cream and Cake Festival would not be fair to all, for just rest are walking around or over at some of us only have girl friends to the K. C. amusing themselves the The ladies of St. Aloysius Catholic dream of. But, really, girls, we are, best way they can. It is not 4:15 p.m. Church will give an ice cream and oh so anxious for a – sh, please. cake festival in the Court House Hall We heard one of our boys make the Saturday evening. Good amusements We want to say that there was not a remark this morning that the would and good music, both instrumental single one that missed breakfast the give $25 to be in Bullitt County for and vocal. next morning, although several just one hour, so you see we will looked sleepy. Since the first day we never forget the Bullitt County ***Pledge Week - Save your dimes have drilled, marched and been people. If any of our friends come and buy war savings stamps and help Kitchen Police, wash dishes, mop out to camp, why not come by the Y. lick the Hun. (Article) floors, etc. Best of all was when we M. C. A. Hostess House to Lincoln ***From Bunch of Twenty-nine. were given our uniforms. We felt Avenue over the bridge and stop at Interesting letter from Bullitt County like real soldiers, and our hats are K. C. building No. 27. We are boys who recently left here for really too small for us, our heads quarantined right across from that Camp Taylor - All are well. increased in size so fast. At that building. Capt. Hagan still dresses like a June 3, 1918, Editor, Pioneer News We are all in the best of health and civilian, not having received a spirits, so don’t worry for us, for we uniform. We have to hand it to him Relatives, friends and girl friends – are going to do old Bullitt credit. If as he does everything but work. Firs of all, we want to thank the any would like to send any of us Bullitt County Examining Board for nd th We have plenty of amusement, the cards or letters, address 32 co. 8 the way they treated us just before th K. C. and Y.M.C. ... always has Bat 159 Depot Brigades, Ca, or in we left Bullitt for Camp Zachary entertainments. Lots of magazines, care of K. C. Building No. 2. Taylor. Also the Shepherdsville papers, books and everything to band for the splendid music. It We will appreciate it, for we get amuse a bachelor. Our offic.... nice, helped us lots and kept us from very lonely at times, wouldn’t you? but am sorry to relate that they are to showing how really sad we were. Here is hoping that we all arrive leave .. Tuesday. Of course, we will We arrived at the camp about 6:15 home safely and find the one we then get a new set of off... the Q. M. p.m., May 27, very tired and hungry leave behind well and waiting for us. D. but still in good spirits. Our Captain Boys, come and go over with us and lined us up when we left the special One of our boys spends most of his give us an even chance. Don’t be a and reported to one of the many time playing cards .... only for fun, slacker and stay out, and most of all, Sergeants that met us at the train. girls, but still his bank roll has don’t steal our girl friends while we We then marched about one mile, increased .... since his arrival at are doing your bit in this war. only to find that we had come to the camp. We are in quarantine for Good bye, Bunch of Twenty-nine. wrong place, so we then (turn about about .... more weeks, but am sorry face) and marched back again to to say that some of us have .... seen ***Birth - Born to the wife of within two hundred yards from the bright lights of Louisville more Herbert Bemis, June 3, a girl, where we started. We were shown than once. Florence Josephine. our haversacks, and after washing,

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Born to the wife of Leslie Umen me at Buechel, KY, Rural Route 2. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Gentry, (sic) Warren, June 2, a boy. Our mails are delivered by Theodora Gentry, Mr. and Mrs. automobiles. Harry Gunterman were in Louisville ***Letter from J. H. Linn Tuesday shopping. Yours sincerely, J. H. Linn Dear Mr. Barrall: Mrs. Oscar Owen and Hubert Owen ***Herman Schweckendieck is in I left Bullitt County without seeing spent Friday with the former’s military training in Pennsylvania. He daughter, Mrs. Orion Nunnelly. you. I did not say good-bye to any of writes his parents that he likes fine. my old friends, as I do not intend to Mrs. John Lanyans spent last week lose my identity among you all ***From the Mt. Washington Road in Louisville with relatives. entirely. We are most pleasantly Mrs. Viola Owen has returned from situated at our new home, the Miss Eliose Fable, of Louisville, is Taylorsville, where she has been neighbors have given us a most the guest of Miss Fannie Peacock. visiting her sisters and brother. cordial welcome and within a radius Miss Amy French, of the city, of two miles, there lives five of my Rufus K. Hall went to Detroit, Mi. visited her cousins, Misses Jessie old city friends of boyhood days, I Wednesday on business. and Ada Harris the first of the week. might say, and view the large Joshua B. Hall, of Camp Zachary expanse of grain fields. Electric cars Miss Vivian Harris spent the week Taylor, spent Saturday night and stop at our door, daily papers are end with her father, Jas. A. Harris, at Sunday at home with his mother, Hayes Spring. thrown in our yard, the ice man Mrs. Fannie L. Hall. brings this luxury and puts it in the Edward Bush, of Louisville, is ill ice box and does not charge you 25 A bolt of lightning struck a tree near with rheumatism at the home of his cents for 5 cents worth. The Henry Schweckendieck’s strawberry sister, Mrs. John Peacock. confectioner delivers ice cream and patch one day last week and shocked it will please an epicure. City trucks a number of the pickers. Miss Grace Hall is visiting her sister, deliver our purchases. Mrs. Alvin Owen. Miss Nettie Mae Stark will teach the When I view the broad Bardstown fall school at Greenbriar. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Simmons Road in front of our place, with its entertained a few friends Saturday Walter, Maybelle, and Halla Harris smooth asphalt surface, the thought night. were guests Saturday of their cousin, comes to me, what a grand county Mariana Harris. Mrs. James Ridgway spent Tuesday with her beautiful scenery old Bullitt with her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Herman S. Whitledge, a former would be, second to none with such Simmons. roads. It could be, if the people Bullitt County boy, who has been in would only wake up, loosen up their Sutter, Illinois for several years is Mrs. J. O. Simmons is suffering with pocket books and help the present now at Fort Rosecrans, San Diego, an abscess on her gums. Calif., as one of Uncle Sams boys. Fiscal Court, who are up to date and Misses Jesse and Ada Harris had as will do more than their part. When Mrs. Lily Harris and R. M. Owen their guests Sunday, Misses Lillian you get busy on road work, I will be were in Shepherdsville Saturday on King, Erma Schweckendieck, Hazel around and contribute my mile. business. Hall, Evelyn Lanyans, Messrs Waldo Gentry, George Our place is situated one mile south “Uncle” Barley Hall, who has been Schweckendieck, Fred Cheatum and of Buechel on the Bardstown Road. ill quite a while, is no better. Wheeler is our car stop. We will be Robt. Lanyans. Miss Floye Owen was a guest pleased to see you and your wife. Edgar Fisher and family visited his Saturday of Miss Evelyn Lanyans. We have a beautiful little home with mother, Mrs. Mary S. Fisher Sunday. all conveniences. I trust rest will Mrs. Elizabeth Owen spent several restore me to my usual vigor, at Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Simmons, of days last week with her daughter, times I am very weak. Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Mrs. Albert Fisher. Schmidt (nee Lila Simmons) and I enclose $1 for the renewal of my two little girls, of Louisville, paper which you will kindly send to

Page 109 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 motored out Sunday afternoon to see 4. Wilbur Robert Strange Jr 54. John Henry Perkins their old home now owned by Mr. 5. Charlie Owlsey Jaggers 55. George Schweckendieck and Mrs. Wm. L. Jones. 6. Morrison Fein 56. John Thomas McCubbins 7. Acy Goodlet 57. George Henry Pugh Louis Nunnelly has enlisted in the 8. John Lord Thompson 58. Tom Ed McKinley Carlile Navy. 9. Leo Carpenter Harris 59. Ode Smith Margaret, W. C. and Baxter Owen 10. Royce Swearingen 60. Garnie Merker were guests Friday of their aunt, 11. Jesse Akridge 61. Harry Albert Barrett Mrs. Albert Fisher. 12. William Ben Samuels 62. Bluford Harlan Clark 13. Shirley Troutman Masden 63. James Herr Wallace Orion Nunnelly bought a horse from 14. Walter Wells Rexroat 64. Joe Miller Jackson his brother, Louis. 15. William McKinley Samuels 65. Thomas Theodore Hall Mrs. Kate Hall, Misses Ernestine 16. Daniel H. Gray 66. Leonard Omer Smith and Berle Hall, Glacie Orms, Della 17. Chas. Ellsworth McCormick 67. John Vincent Arnold Ridgway, Wm. Blumel (sic) and 18. Query Wes Cundiff 68. Thomas Masden Straus Hall were Sunday visitors of 19. William Otto Hoagland 69. Alvie Leonard Beghtol R. F. Owen and family. 20. Herman Lee ***Personals 21. Geo. Simmons Lee ***Tidings from Camp Forrest, GA. 22. Elmer Eugene Laswell W. T. Hoagland, of Valley Station, The Bullitt Booster will be carried 23. John Herzog Jr was here Wednesday shaking hands “over there”. Carl Smith writes an 24. Howard Hardin with his many friends. interesting letter from Camp Forrest, 25. Ira Ivo Risinger E. W. Hess, of Chapeze, was here Ga, where he is now located. He 26. William McKinley Rickets Tuesday. says that of eight boys attached to 27. Effie McDonald the 11 Brigade Headquarters, two 28. Harley Norton Proctor L. L. Roby and wife, of Belmont, are from old Bullitt. Leland Barns, 29. Clarence Christian Ross spent Wednesday here. of Mount Washington, who drives 30. Joseph Earl Kelley F. G. Thomas, the painter, has just the General’s car, and himself with 31. George Jasper Shirley finished painting the handsome the veterinary department looking 32. Lee Bates Samuels residence of C. L. Croan on Main after the General’s horse. 33. Burr Harris Burke Street. 34. William Claude Coleman Carl says this General will sure get 35. James Evans Rizer Robt. Ice and wife spent Wednesday there. He is delighted with army life 36. Frank Herman Losch in the city. and has also visited some of the old 37. Trainer Bill Roby Civil War battlefields so often D. M. Monroe, of Lebanon Junction, 38. Jake Richard Miller described to him by his old friends, spent Wednesday here. 39. Ernest Gentry Joe Dietrick, Hoosier Smith and the 40. Frederick Corbett Milam Little Miss Ethel May Kulmer has late John Bell and has found 41. Gussie Horace Swearingen gone to her Grandma and Grandpa everything they told him to be 42. Arthur Cecil Burns for a few days. absolutely correct. In his spare time, 43. James Mitchell Carl is busy, circulating the Bullitt Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Kulmer have 44. William Robert Funk Booster among the Georgia gone to the city for a few days. 45. Ralph Combs Henderson “crackers” and has ordered several 46. Lindsay Louis Engle Mrs. W. O. Kulmer has gone to hundred to take along when he starts 47. Thomas Bernie Lee Indianapolis to see her brother for to France. 48. William Simpson some time ***Those Who Registered 49 Allie Clarence Owen N. H. Miller, of Zoneton, was here 50. James Green Brewer Monday. 1. Raymond Turner Morris 51. Jimmie Jackson 2. Edward Crutchfield Tyler 52. Lloyd Corum G. S. Patterson will leave for Florida 3. Bernard Carlisle Roby 53. James McGill Saturday on a business trip.

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Mrs. Nannie Snellen, of Louisville, John D. Harned, of Belmont, was in We have just received a letter from spent last week with her mother. the city Tuesday on business. our friend Capt. J. H. Linn, formerly of Huber, Ky. He informs us that he Mr. S. B. Stephens, wife and Mrs. S. B. Simmons and daughter is pleasantly situated in his new daughter motored to Cave City spent Tuesday in the city. home on the Bardstown Road, not Saturday and to visit Mrs. Stephens’ Jess Raymond and daughter spent farm from the city limits, but best of parents. Tuesday in the city. all, he expects to come back to Mrs. Coons has returned to her home Bullitt, will publish his letter next Prof. Sanders left Wednesday for after spending some time in Buffalo, week’s issue. Louisville where he has a position New York. with the L & N in the office at Ninth Have you seen Jas. Hardaway lately? S. F. Harshfield was in town and Broadway. When you do, don’t fail to look for Monday. that mustache. Miss Wynona Maraman is the guest Joe Chappell, of the Knobs, was of Miss Sara Jane Buckman. Noah Smith and wife, of Louisville, here Monday. have arrived to spend some time Miss Lillian Pitman has been with their daughter, Mrs. G. S. T. W. Longacre, of Louisville, spent visiting her sister in Louisville. Patterson. Sunday here. Miss Ida Richardson, of Louisville, W. F. Monroe and wife spent J. R. Zimmerman spent Monday in spent the week end with her sister, Thursday in the city. Memphis on business. Mrs. Allen. ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. J. Weatherford spent from Mrs. Rice Walton and baby are Saturday until Tuesday with her guests of her aunt, Mrs. Maria Mrs. J. W. Lloyd spent one parents at Bonnieville. Foster, this week. afternoon the past week with her daughter, Mrs. Bernice Owen, near P. H. Quick and wife and Frank Miss Evelyn Bates entertained her Mount Washington. Mathis and wife left Friday for an Sunday School class with a picnic auto trip to Cincinnati and Akron, Tuesday. Mrs. Ethel Bridwell and children Ohio. spent one afternoon with Mrs. H. C. Mrs. Pearl Lee spent Monday with Tyler the past week. Henry Miller and wife, of Lebanon Mrs. Oaks at Bardstown Junction. Junction, spent Monday evening Mrs. Younger, of Shepherdsville, Coming Red Men’s Picnic, July 4, with W. F. Monroe and wife. spent the past week with her the biggest day in the year. daughter, Mrs. Everett Armstrong. Thornton Shepherd, of Camp Miss Sue Gardner, of Eminence, is Shelby, Miss. is here. Misses Evelyn Bell and Annice spending a week with Miss Smith were recent guests of Miss Katherine Croan. Clyde Duvall says he has got his Lillian Lloyd. German hunting license and will Miss Ethel May Cochran spent the Simon Wheeler and wife, of the city, leave June 7 to bag the Kaiser. week end with her grandmother, spent a few days last week here with Mrs. W. T. Henderson. Corp. J. R. McNutt, of Camp Taylor, his sisters, Mrs. Georgia Owen and was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Mr. Owen Deering, one of the most Mrs. Minnie Gentry. He expects to Formhals Sunday. popular soldiers from Camp Taylor leave in a short time for military Lillian Pitman left for her home was the guest of Miss Margaret service. Maraman Saturday evening and Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg recently Sunday. J. B. Buky was in Louisville visited the former’s mother, Mrs. Tuesday on business. The profits from the July 4 th picnic Figg, who lives in Shelby County. this year will be divided between the Miss Lillian Lloyd and two little Miss Chas. Lee left Tuesday for Red Men and the Red Cross. Hodgenville to spend some time sisters spent one afternoon the past with relatives. week with Mrs. Virgie Figg.

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Mrs. Lizzie Owen spent Thursday ***Rifle Range to be enlarged Spencer County is in need of six with her daughter, Mrs. Albert teachers and have just written us to We have been informed that the rifle Fisher. that effect. Any teacher may write, range at West Point will be enlarged. Miss Katie Beauchamp, County The line will be up Salt River on the H. C. Tyler and family were guests Supt. Taylorsville, KY. Saturday of his parents, Mr. and Bullitt County side to the Luke Mrs. Lem Tyler, near Ting. Hibbs place, then round by Mt. Eden ***Bullitt County Boy Wins Medal and through to Knob Creek, near Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Swearingen have Will Gentry, wife and daughter and Cupio and then to West Point. This just received word from their son, several others motored to Camp will take in a large part of the Jode, who is stationed at Paris Taylor Sunday. western part of the county. Some of Island, SC that he has received a the best farms lay in this tract and it Rev. Peak and wife, of Mt. medal for making a sharpshooter. He will cause many families to have to Washington, spent the afternoon one shot just twenty points behind an move. day the past week with Mr. and Mrs. expert, the best that has ever been Leslie Figg. ***In loving remembrance of our made at this place. Besides getting T. H. Wise lost a valuable horse the dear mother, Nannie Hatfield, born the medal, he has received extra pay past week. Hugh Clark also lost one. Oct. 27, 1851, died Feb. 8, 1918, on the month, and has been assigned The horse had its leg broken and had aged 67 years, 3 months and 12 to a cooking school. He will be to be killed. days. Poem, signed father and stationed at Paris Island during his children. enlistment. Misses Grace and Burlye (sic) Hall, Della Ridgway, Glacie Orms and June 14, 1918 **L&N Flyer is Wrecked, Many little Miss Ernestine Hall were Hurt. Coaches fall into ditch near Sunday guests of Miss Ruthie Owen. ***School News Huber Station, Over 200 on. More than fifty injured. Two wrecks in The contract for the new two room Miss Grace Hall spent a few days five months. the past week with her sister, Mrs. school house near Knob Creek Alvin Owen, near Mt. Washington. church was recently given Mr. T. H. Running twenty-five minutes late Herbert and is to be completed by and at the rate of nearly fifty miles Mrs. T. H. Wise spent one evening August 20th. The size, plans, etc are an hour, train No. 7, L & N New the past week with Mrs. Virgie Figg. taken from the splendid new Orleans Flyer, which crashed into Mrs. Kate Hall spent Sunday with building at Hebron and should, as it the Springfield accommodation Mrs. Lula Owen. was done at Clermont and Hebron, December 20, was wrecked Sunday be a great improvement for that end afternoon at 4 o’clock at Huber Mrs. James Ridgway and Mrs. W. S. of the county. Station, four miles north of here. Gentry were guests Sunday of Mrs. The wreck, which occurred within Miss Margaret Hardesty has just Emma Stallings. less than three miles of the one last resigned her place with Chappell winter which cost over fifty lives, Will King and wife, of near Mt. Ridge and accepted the Sunny Side was declared Sunday night by Washington, were recent guests of J. School, fearing that a large part of railroad men to be the most D. Hough and family. that end of the county would be remarkable in the history of the L & taken over by the Government for Those entertained in the home N Railroad. Sunday of Mrs. Jennie Whitledge maneuvering purposes. Although many persons were badly and daughter were: Ambrose Prof. Allison, the new principal at hurt, there were no fatalities. The Ridgway and wife, Clay Whitledge Lebanon Junction arrived Monday. steel coaches, although hurled with and wife, Ed Bridwell and family, Mr. Allison is a young wide awake terrific force against the sides of a Louis Whitledge, wife and daughter, teacher of an athletic build, and in deep cut, did not collapse, and the John Stallings, wife and son, and J. addition, well known around occupants were shaken up like dice W. Whitledge, wife and daughter. Bowling Green where he played on in a box as some of the coaches the famous Western Normal Sorry to say that Mrs. J. H. Hough is turned over and over. still quite ill. Baseball team for six years.

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This is the same train and the same Duvall, Susie Hagan and Ethel Leslie Figg and family were Sunday engine which killed 51 people and Thornton. Thanks to Hon. Bob guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Queen. Zimmerman, Prof. Sanders, Lindsay injured many more here on Dec. 20 Miss Berle (sic) Hall has recovered Ridgway, Dan Gober and Jim Croan and this is the second wreck which it from her recent illness. has had. Also the Bardstown train, for assistance. (Highlights) which it hit has had a wreck since Sorry to hear of the death at Green ***Two Fires Dec. 20, as it had a coach to jump Springs, Ohio, of Mrs. Clay Holtz, the track about one mile north of Mr. Wm. Logsdon, the popular mother of Mrs. Chas. G. Bridwell. merchant at Clermont, lost his store, here, about two weeks ago, where Mrs. Mollie Bridwell is with her residence and everything in both, many were shaken up, but no one niece, Mrs. Orion Nunnley (sic) for barely getting his family out, Sunday was killed. an indefinite stay. night. Loss between $8,000 and If it had not been for the big steel $10,000, partly insured. Mrs. Lizzie Owen is at Pleasant Hill coaches, many lives would have this week, the guest of her sister, Mr. C. E. Wise, of near Wooldridge been lost. J. B. Arnold of Lebanon Mrs. Irene Crist. Junction, J. B. Oliver of Louisville, Ferry lost his barn and out buildings Mrs. Emma Wendell of Indianapolis, Sunday night by fire, about 300 Misses Lily Maddox, Floye Owen Ind., W. C. Sanders, Wythville, Va, bushels of corn, some hay and and Hazel Hall were visitors of were the worst hurt and were taken farming implements amounting to Misses Jessie and Ada Harris to Louisville to St. Mary’s and over $1,500. Not known if insured. Sunday. Elizabeth Hospital, where they were ***Stolen or Strayed, Dog named Albert Fisher and wife and Chas. treated. Ring (With description) Joe Fisher visited Mr. and Mrs. Pearl This makes two wrecks for No. 7 Greenwell. King Sunday. and two for the Bardstown and ***Box Supper and Cream Sale at Miss Ida Owen and brother, Murrell, Springfield in less than six months Lick Skillett Saturday for the benefit are in Louisville with their sister, and all four wrecks have been in a of the Junior Order, proceeds to Mrs. Elmer Jones. distance of less than 5 miles. Bullitt Chapter American Red Cross Edward Owen and family spent ***Births ***Mt. Washington Road Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. Irene Born to the wife of J. B. Buky, a Crist. Wm. Gentry is digging a well for boy, June ll. Hugh Hall. Miss Vivian Harris was a Sunday Born to the wife of Jess Hardaway, guest of relatives at Mt. Washington. Mrs. Wm. Queen and son, Wm. Jr a fine boy. visited Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg E. T. McAfee is going to have a ***Smallpox in Town Wednesday. house built on his farm on the Stringer Lane Road. Mr. David Buckman, the merchant Mrs. T. J. Jones and little daughter, across from the depot, has smallpox, Lurlene and Miss Anna Owen were Born to the wife of Mr. Orion but a mild form. He is doing nicely guests Saturday of Mrs. Jas. Hough. Nunnley (sic) on June 9, a boy. and hopes to be out soon. Miss Floyd Owen spent Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Louis Santer had as ***Over the Top Last, But not night with Miss Hazel Hall. their guests Sunday, Mrs. Henrietta Least. Ritter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hess, Mr. Mrs. Craig Stafford and Mrs. and Mrs. John Irby, Misses Anna Elizabeth Owen visited the latter’s Clermont School District, Chapeze, and Jeanette Hess, Kathryne and daughter, Mrs. Albert Fisher last oversubscribed it $50 quota by five Thelma Irby, Messrs Chas. Rompel, week. times, over $250 turned over to Red Louis and Chas. Hess, all of Cross. Under management of E. W. Mrs. Orion Nunnelley spent Friday Louisville. Hess, W. F. Knight, Virgil Duvall with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar and Ed Vittito and ably assisted by We are told that Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Owen. Mrs. James Hoagland, Virginia C. Coward, of Sonora, Ky, will

Page 113 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 arrive on June 26 to spend a few Miss Roxie Whitledge is doing her guests of Miss Teresa Brooks days with friends at Bethel and Mt. part in sewing for the soldier boys. Sunday afternoon. She made 20 shirts in five days. Washington. Misses Lillian Miller, Kathryn Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ridgway, Miss John Stallings and family, of Bethel, Melton, Ernest Braithwaite and John Lydia Ridgway, and Roy Ridgway spent Sunday with the family of James spent Sunday with Mr. and spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ambros Ridgway. Mrs. Will Orms of the city. Bert Ridgway. Mrs. Blanch Gentry and Miss Edna J. R. Ball will leave soon for Mesdames J. R. Nunnley and Fannie Grant spent the past week with Mrs. Nashville, Tenn, in company with J. L. Hall were guests Monday of Mrs. Francis Terry in Jefferson County. B. Walker and wife to do Orion Nunnley. government work. Mrs. Oscar Owen spent Saturday Wm. Worner and family spent the night with her daughter, Mrs. Grace The ladies of Hebron met with Mrs. week end with relatives at Nunnelly. Jas. Pope and formed a Red Cross Waterford. Unit. All are busy. Mr. Figg and family motored to Mt. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Simmons were in Washington Sunday and spent the Mrs. B. H. Johnson is not so well Louisville Tuesday having dental day with Mr. and Mrs. Will Queen. this week. The lovely woman has work done. suffered long and patiently. ***The Boys in France Dorsey Hecker is slowly improving Miss Teresa Brooks left Monday for Mr. Crist Schafer has just received a from his illness. Louisville, and after a few days with letter from his son, Oscar Schaefer, her niece, Mrs. Mary Sheridan, will who is in the hot of the fighting. He Mrs. J. W. Owen and son, Harry, go to Missouri to reside with Rev. is well and represent Bullitt’s were guests of Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Anderson. We shall miss Fighting Boys. He also informs us Singleton Owen the past week. this dear friend very much, but trust that Golden Riley of Hobbs is there Mrs. Preston Parrish and children she may find health and happiness. and well. spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Misses Mary Cynthia Holsclaw and ***Makes 70 to register. Barley Hall. Ruth Thornsberry attended Class L. Q. Owen and Samuel Owen spent Mr. Lewis Carroll Hopewell, of Day exercises at their Alma Mater, Sunday with R. F. Owen and family. Cupio, who became 21 since the the LGHS last Thursday. registration in June 1917, but was Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mothershead Rev. W. O. Beaty has resigned as sick in bed on last registration day, were Sunday guests of Mrs. pastor of Little Flock, to do YMCA June 5, has registered, which makes Mothershead’s brother, Mr. and work in France. 70 in the county. Mrs. Hall. Misses Sallie McKenzie and Virgie ***Hebron Paralea and Hazel Lloyd are the Wright of the city spent Sunday with guests of their cousin, Audra Muriel Miss Martha McCormick, who has Chas. McKenzie and family. spent some time at Asheville, SC King. Annie Hathaway Ball is visiting Ada (sic) is at home here and we rejoice J. B. Proctor, R. L. Smith, and Louis Lucile Bell. to hear she is much improved in Whitledge were in the city the past health. Chester Ridgway and family spent week with calves and hogs, also the week end with W. J. Ball’s Mr. and Mrs. Jess Raymond, of the Thos. Bridwell sold a bunch of hogs family. the past week. city, spent Sunday with Mrs. J. R. Ball. Miss Teresa Brooks says the best Mrs. Kate Hall, Mrs. Hallie Owen, friends to go with her will be the Mr. Sam Hornbeck, Gen. Wilson and Miss Annie Owen called to see Pioneer and Courier-Journal. Mrs. J. D. Hough, Saturday, who and wife and Miss Grace Griffin, of still remains ill. Shepherdsville, and Miss Mary Will Becker has a fine crop of red Cynthia and Paul Holsclaw were raspberries, and they bring fancy prices.

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Clarence Brooks and wife spent M. D. Flesch, of Louisville, is ***Somewhere in France By Everett Sunday with J. W. Brooks, at spending several days with friends Ramsay to niece Miss Aldena Okolona. here. Barrall. March 24, 1918 from France. Miss Lillian Wiggington is with her Mr. Clyde Hill was the guest of Mr. aunt, Georgia May Queen, at C. A. Hill and family Monday night. Miss Aldena Barrall, Dear Niece: Okolona. Mrs. Ed Miller and children have Your most welcome letter at hand. I J. D. Merrifield, of Bloomfield, Mrs. arrived home, after spending two have received the candy, tobacco Barnes and Mrs. Church, of the city, week with her mother and brother at and papers. Everything was just fine. were called here by the death of their Melton, KY I will bet you made the candy. aunt, Mrs. Emma Queen. Anyway, I told my friends so, for it Mrs. W. W. Davis and little was excellent. I did not write for daughter, Elizabeth spent Monday Jas. Shanklin and wife, Mrs. Geo. some time as I wanted to see if you night and Tuesday with relatives at Pearson, Mrs. Wallace of the city, received my last letter all OK. Tell Lebanon Junction. attended the funeral of their relative, your paper the article he marked in Mrs. Queen. The many friends of Jimmie Lee the Saturday Evening Post is just ***Belmont were glad to see him home on a about right. In fact, the writer was a furlough. His many friends wish him very close neighbor of ours for some Misses Vivian Shafer and Effie well while he is away after the time, but he must be nearer the front Johnson of Shepherdsville spent the “Kaiser”. line now where we will probably go week end with friends at Belmont. when the work laid out for us here is Mrs. John Masden gave a social Mr. Thornton Shepherd, one of the completed. We have been in this part Saturday night in honor of her for about seven months, so would most popular soldiers from Camp brother, H. T. Shepherd, of Camp just as son move as not, although we Shelby, has been home on a Shelby. Several of his friends were have everything pretty good here at furlough. His many friends were invited. glad to see him. present, much better than we found The Belmont people were glad to see things. W. T. Hill and wife and Mr. C. A. the cheering letter of Mr. Orien There are several thousand of our Hill and little daughter, Anna Lee, Roby in the paper. Three cheers for boys encamped in this neighborhood motored to Louisville Tuesday. Orien. from different branches of the Miss Ella Stansbury was the The Service Flag of the Belmont service, and more arriving every few charming guest of friends and Baptist Church was five stars which days. I hope to have a chance to relatives here Sunday. represent five of Bullitt County’s meet Ernest brooks but the aviation Miss Bertha F. Engle has arrived bravest, boldest fighting men. They camp here is quite a distance from home, afer finishing a successful are Howard Roby, Orien Roby, where I am. That is the one in this term of teaching at Edison, GA Herbert Wineholder, H. T. Shepherd section. Of course, there are several and Jimmie Lee. When these five camps in France. The weather here Eight of Belmont’s most popular arrive in France, you can expect to is just fine now, only it gets awful young men registered Wednesday: hear an end of the Huns. hot here later on. Lindsay L. Engle, Elmer E. Laswell, Acy Goodlet, Herman Lee, Geo. S. ***For Sale - Five passenger touring I hate to mail this letter without Lee, Traynor Hill Roby, J. T. car. J. Weatherford. sending you a photo, but can’t be McCubbins and Thos. Bernie Lee. helped as the French Photographers ***To the Public - I have bought the When these young men shoulder are so slow and they spoiled the first undertaking business of Mr. Otho their guns, the Huns had better run. ones I had made. At least, they were Quick, of Lebanon Junction and will no good so I am having more made. endeavor to serve the public with the Everyone is invited to come and hear They should be ready now. Anyway, same courtesy as my predecessor. J. our new pastor, Bro. Hameric, of I am going to the city this afternoon Louisville. T. Wickersham. and will mail them soon as possible.

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I will send you a souviner from loved and admired by all who knew Mrs. Mary Meredith spent Sunday France instead of the photo. her. Talented as a teacher, fond of with Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Troutman. children, commanding the respect of Mrs. W. F. Monroe spent several Well, I will close for this time, so her fellow teachers, scholars and days of last week in the city. answer soon. Love to all, Everett patrons, she had a splendid ***Personal professional career in front of her. Mrs. C. F. Allen has been visiting She has the best wishes of all for a her sister at Vine Grove. Pastor Haywood was graduated last long life of unalloyed happiness. week in the Southern Baptist Miss Lillian Pitman is spending her Seminary with a degree representing Few girls could claim as many vacation at Pineville. friends as Miss Amelia, and her well a complete theological course. Miss Virginia Shafer spent the week wishers are legion. We understand that the new army end at Belmont with Mrs. Herman regulations calling for three J. C. Drake, of Mt. Washington, was Shepherd. here Monday on business. Chaplains to each regiment is Miss Martha McCormick is at home creating a need and vacancies which Miss Arietta Maraman is spending from Asheville, No. Car. for a short are not being met fast enough by this week in Louisville, the guest of visit. Ministers and Rev. Haywood, pastor Mr. and Mrs. J. Ward. of the local Baptist Church, has Mrs. Hoagland, of Chapeze, was the offered his services to the Mr. Porter, the real-estate man from guest of Miss Mary P. Combs Friday Government. Mt. Washington, was here Monday. night. Leyton Ashby, of Camp Shelby, W. F. Monroe spent Sunday at Camp Mrs. Lindsay Ridgway has returned spent this week with his mother, Taylor. from a pleasant visit with Mrs. Frank Robards near Lebanon. Mrs. Kate Lutes. Mrs. Huey Welch, of Louisville, Miss Margaret Farris, who has been spent Sunday with her grandmother, Mrs. Howel Smith is spending some spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Sarah O’Bryan. time with her parents at LaGrange. Mrs. S. B. Stephens, has returned to Mrs. Mayme Carey, of Louisville, Tot Carroll may be spoken of as the her home in Cave City. spent last Tuesday here on business. gent from Ghent. He was up that way Sunday. Wilma Lee Hatzel, of Brooks, is the Mrs. G. T. Wilson and children guest of Beulah and Anna Barrall. spent the week end with Mr. and Leyton Ashby is up from Camp Robt. Ice has accepted a position Mrs. J. B. Myers. Shelby and there are just a few glad with the City Railway in Louisville. ladies in the neck of the woods. He Mrs. S. C. Bridwell has returned (Leyton) looks fine, weighs F. G. Thomas left Monday to put a home from Indianapolis after a visit considerably more than when he left, new coat of paint on Mr. Marcum’s to her son, Porter. is as brown as nails and can love his house, near Pitts Point. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Combs spent the mother and best girl just as When Miss Oaks gave her hand in week end with Mr. and Mrs. Richard consistently and hard as ever. There marriage to the man of her choice Moore. are no better boys than Leyton, and his numerous friends are glad to see and with woman’s confidence and Miss Margaret Combs spent devotion, followed him to his army him and to know that he is making Saturday night with Miss Mary substantial progress in the army. He camp down near Atlanta, Bullitt Palmer Combs. County lost one of her best and is in the signal corps, a very truest daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Triplett and daughters dangerous branch of the service, but have been the guests of Mrs. Gill. that makes no difference to Leyton. Splendidly educated, charming in personality, refined, endowed with a Miss Dove Lash left Monday for her Sir Charles Masden, of Detroit, prodigal wealth of good, common home in Vandalia, Ill. Mich., is spending some time here with her (sic) grandmother, Mrs. sense, and devoted to her family, her Quite a party went to Dripping home town and her county, she was Sarah O’Bryan. Springs and spent last Sunday.

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Roy Maraman spent Wednesday in Mrs. K. S. Grant and daughter, Miss of Mr. and Mrs. David Harris and the city. Eudell, spent one afternoon last returned home by Camp Taylor. week with Mrs. Virgie Figg. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hill, Mr. and Miss Myma Jean Hancock, of Mrs. Clarence Dawson and Mrs. Rev. Burns, of the city, will preach Shelby County, spent several days Chester Hill spent Tuesday in the at Pleasant Grove. the past week with Mrs. Virgie Figg. city. Rev. Skaggs came back and filled H. C. Tyler has been on the sick list Killis (sic) Weatherford, of Gravel his appointment. His time was out for the past few days. Switch, spent Sunday and Monday his last visit, but has not been called T. H. Wise purchased a mare from with his brother, J. Weatherford. back. Mr. Leslie Figg for $150. W. F. Monroe spent Wednesday in Will Gentry, wife and daughter and The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. the city. several others motored to the City Louis Whitledge has been suffering Sunday and were dinner guests of from a broken tooth. She was The brother of Mrs. Herbert Will Orms and wife. Haywood, Dr. J. B. Salberg, (sic) playing with some of her little graduated in medicine, spring of Mrs. Will Queen, of Mt. friends, and was hit in the mouth 1917, and entered the Army Medical Washington, spent one day the past accidently. Corps six months ago, has recently week with her daughter, Mrs. Virgie Guy Hecker, of the city, spent been assigned to the command of his Figg, also Miss Lillian Lloyd and Saturday with J. D. Hough’s family unit. little Miss Dorothy Lloyd. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent He is expected in Shepherdsville Miss Roxie Whitledge and Mrs. Saturday and Sunday with her son, soon for a brief visit with Rev. and Clay Whitledge were in the city Clay Whitledge and wife. Mrs. Haywood. He has beautiful Saturday. ***Spencer County is Patriotic. No tenor voice and we hope he will get Miss Lille Tyler spent the past week fair this year. to sing in the Revival services. with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. ***Photo - First Bullitt County Boy Lem Tyler, near Ting. ***Flag Raising at Woodsdale Killed in France. School House Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Menter Simmons, of Shepherdsville Council No 119. J. Nashville, Tenn. who have visiting Mr. H. L. Evans, of Lebanon H. Bolton, Com. W. J. Shaw, Treas. Junction, Ky was the first Bullitt the latter’s sister, Mrs. Lila Schmidt, County boy to be killed in France. of the city, all came out to visit the June 21, 1918 He has been in the United States graves of their father, mother and Army for about 14 years. He was a sister at the old homestead, near ***School News fine soldier and had won several Pleasant Grove, also visited J. B. Supt. Jas. L. Payne, of Hardin medals for bravery. We have just Proctor and family and others by the County, was here last week and received word that Mr. Flood, of way recently. expects to visit all the County Supt. near Bethel, has been wounded over W. S. Gentry is digging a well for in the Fourth Congressional District there, but don’t know how bad. Hugh Hall on the Jasper Hall farm. in the interest of the illiteracy commission. ***Advertisement - United States T. H. Wise and Mrs. Henry Bell Tires are Good Tires. Gatton Garage each sold a beef cow recently. The new school law requires all Co., Shepherdsville and R. M. pupils from 7 to 14 inclusive to Hocker, Lebanon Junction. Mrs. Joe Dickey spent a day and attend the full session and gives the night the past week with her ***Live Stock for Sale. Hogs and nearest police judge, magistrate or daughters, Mrs. Georgie Gentry and county judge jurisdiction. cattle. R. T. Peddicord, Huber, Ky Mrs. Effie Owen. ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. A. A. Allison, wife of Prof. Geo. Armstrong, wife and son and Allison, the new principal at Mrs. Mattie Ridgway spent Friday T. H. Wise and wife motored to the Lebanon Junction, has been elected with Mrs. Flossie Whitledge. city Sunday and were dinner guests to teach at that place to fill the

Page 117 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 vacancy caused by the resignation of George M. Royce, who formerly was time, had joined the Navy and home Miss Oaks. a salesman and advertising man here come home to spend a few days with is now making a bid for fame as a his relatives before reporting for Miss Enora Bridwell began her poet and writing from Illinois has duty and they were going to spend school near Solitude last week and dedicated the following humorous the day at their old home near will teach continuously until Jan. 1, lines on the “questionnaire” to Tyler Belmont. 1919. Barnett, chairman of Local The train which struck the Miss Bertha Engle, who has been Exemption Board #1, with whom he automobile was Louisville bound teaching in Georgia, has just was closely associated while in and in charge of Engineer William returned to her home at Belmont and Louisville. Bowles and Conductor A. L. altho as well as she enjoyed the ***Five Killed as Train Hits Auto Haynes. It was due in Louisville at Southland, expects to teach the year the time of the accident. Supt. of the in her home county. Mrs. Henry Shelton, wife of Henry Division W. F. Sheridan said the Shelton, aged 60 years, John H. Lee, ***Photo - Chas. Chester Longacre accident occurred at a point where 25 years, Miss Lettia (sic) Lee, 22 the track was straight and his report The above is a splendid picture of years and an infant child and the on the affair from members of the Chas. Chester Longacre, who is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence crew was that the automobile engine “somewhere in France”. Co. C.U.S. Howlett, aged 7 years, were killed at went dead on the tracks. The Infantry E. F. Mr. Longacre is a a railroad crossing about 200 yards engineer had just signaled for the grandson of the late Silas F. Barrall, south of Bardstown Junction, station at the junction when the who was a gallant Union soldier and Tuesday morning at 8:20 by second accident occurred. He said there was took part in many bloody battles and No. 4, a fast L N train from nothing to obstruct the view of the we believe the grandson will give a Memphis, running 40 minutes late train from the automobile party. He good account of himself when he and trying to make up time. said, according to the engineer, the faces the Germans on the firing line. All but Mrs. Letitia Lee were hurled man in the automobile had gotten Mr. Longacre is a son of T. W. and to instant death and their bodies out, or was getting out, presumably Thyrsa (sic) Barrall Longacre, of scattered with the wreckage of the to crank the auto when it was struck. Louisville, and before entering the automobile. Mrs. Lee was taken to army was a fireman on the L N R R The Shelton and Howlett family and St. Mary’s and Elizabeth Hospital, Lees are well known and are among and had been made an extra where she died at 12 o’clock Engineer. the most prominent and wealthiest Tuesday. Nearly every bone in her families in the county and when the ***Safe in France body was broken. sad news came, a gloom was cast Lieut. Walter E. Brooks, of Aviation The bodies of the victims were also over all the county, and when 21 Camp of Dayton, Ohio, has written taken to Louisville on train No. 4 to arrived at Salt River at 6:30 Tuesday his mother, Mrs. Edith Brooks, that the morgue of Lee Cralle, at Sixth night carrying the five dead bodies he has arrived safe in France and he and Chestnut St. All the bodies were back to their home, more than three will write again soon. He is a so badly mangled that positive hundred relatives and friends were grandson of Mr. J. A. Barrall, of identification was not made until there to meet them. Barrallton, who served in the Civil several hours later when Mrs. Funeral services were held at the War. Lawrence Howlett went from here Baptist Church Thursday morning with a party of friends and went by the Rev. Hilary Burns, after Mr. Edward Barrall, another through the ordeal of viewing the grandson, who is in the Navy, has which the bodies were laid to rest in bodies of her mother, brother, sister, the Hebron Cemetery. made one round trip across the water her little daughter, and infant niece, and is now on his second trip. all of whom she had seen alive and Mrs. Shelton leaves a husband, ***Former Ad Man Here Writes well but a short time before. Henry Shelton, three sisters, Mrs. Humorous Poem Jas. Stansbury, Mrs. William Mr. John Henry Lee, who had been Buckman of this county, and Mrs. E. working in Jeffersonville for some L. Boyd of Stithton, Hardin County,

Page 118 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 one brother, John Carpenter, of stock of goods of Forest Weller at granddaughter, Mrs. C. F. Troutman, Louisville, three daughters, Mrs. the same place. Mr. Logsdon is a at Smithville. hustler and will do good wherever he Lawrence Howlett, Mrs. Perry Miss Evelyn Stickler, of Buechel, is is located. Munford, Mrs. John Warren and visiting her aunt, Mrs. D. T. Mrs. Chester Burns, two sons, Jas. ***Mt. Washington Mothershead. Lee, who is in the army and Heatty Lee of this county. Mrs. Jean Hancock has returned to Mrs. C. A. Porter and Miss Francis her home in Shelby County after a McGee spent one day recently with ***Threshers Organize pleasant visit with relatives. Mrs. Lucian Porter at Fairmount. The threshing machine men met here Mr. and Mrs. H. C. McGee, of Fern Miss May Bell, of Hubers, is the Saturday and organized and decided Creek, spent Sunday here. guest of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Gentry on the following prices for 1918. and her aunt, Mrs. Bert Hall. Curt Stansbury and wife, of the city, Wheat - 10 cents a bushel; Oats - 8 spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Carlton, of Louisville, is cents a bushel; Rye - 12 cents a Henry Smith. spending a few weeks with her son, bushel; Millet - 15 cents a bushel. Eugene Carlton and wife. Miss Susan Settle is in the city, the Signed - John Collins, S. M. Miller, guest of her cousin, Miss Katherine Mrs. A. D. Froman, of Taylorsville, C. W. Newman, I. Jas. & Sons, Mark Jones. spent a day last week with her sister, Jeaton (sic), Ewing Crenshaw, D. C. Mrs. L. S. Settle. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Porter visited relatives in Taylorsville Sunday and J. H. McFarland left last Saturday ***For Sale - If you want a used Monday. for Kansas City. Ford, call Otho Quick, Elizabethtown, Ky. Will bring car Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Porter and her Leland Barnes, of Camp Forrest, Ga and demonstrate it. sister, Miss Cornelia Coleman, of visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louisville, spent Sunday with their Alma Barnes last week. They also ***Objectors Sentences Approved. mother, Mrs. Viola Coleman. received word of the safe arrival of Washington, June 17 - Sentences their son, Harold. Miss Francis McGee was a week end ranging from eighteen months to guest of her cousin, Miss Christie P. H. Strickland has gone to Midway twenty years imprisonment imposed Harris, in Louisville. for two weeks to act as organist by courts martial upon so called during a revival at the Baptist conscientious objectors who refused Messrs and Mesdames Bert and Hal Church. military service at Camp Upton, NY Hall visited their father, W. L. Hall and Camp Gordon, Ga were and wife Sunday. Miss Susie McFarland, of approved today by Secretary Baker. Louisville, came last Monday to Miss Ida May Proctor, of New Most of the men objected to fighting spend the summer with her mother. Albany, spent the week end with against Germany or Austria because Miss Carrie Collins. Frank Hough, wife and little girl, they had relatives there. (Highlights) Lounette motored from their home at Chas. Jasper and family, of ***Nelson County Toledo, Ohio, and are visiting Waterford, were guests Sunday of relatives here and in Louisville. Mr. J. B. Stoner, a wealthy retired Mrs. Maggie Ellaby. farmer killed himself June 6 at the Miss Emma Melle Harris is in the Misses Emma and Genevieve home of a friend on Cox’s Creek. city, the guest of her grandmother, McClure, of Henryville, Ind., are Mr. Stoner was well known here, Mrs. Buky. here for the summer with relatives. where he had many friends. Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Wilhoyte have Mrs. Emma Buky and daughter, Mrs. ***Buys Store rented apartments for the summer Angelene Pinella and Miss from Mr. Larkin Porter. Mr. Wm. Logsdon, who lost his Katherine Wilson, of Louisville, store and residence by fire last week were recent guests of the former’s Born to the wife of Mont Snawder, at Clermont has bought the store and daughter, Mrs. M. A. Harris and her the 12th, a girl, Elizabeth Vaughn.

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Mrs. Sallie Appleton gave a health Daughters of E. T. Cherry - $32,000 Albert Fisher and wife spent Friday lecture last Thursday afternoon at for killing of father, mother and in the city. the Methodist Church and remained brother. Miss Miami Deacon, of the city, for a week’s stay with Mesdames P. S. Bridges - $16,00 for deaths of son spent Monday here. B. S. Parris and H. P. Wiggington. and daughter. Tom Craven - $15,000 for death of Robt. Ice and wife have moved to Dr. Bow Field, Sect. of the Ky son and injuries of wife and son. Louisville. Baptist Children’s Home at Glendale Mack Miller - $25,000 for killing of preached a splendid sermon at the Walter Croan, of Camp Taylor, wife and son spent Sunday with his parents here. Baptist church here Sunday morning J. H. Overall - $16,000 for death of and after the service took a son and sister. Jas. Hardaway spent Sunday collection of about $200.00 for the Dr. R. H. Miller - $13,000 for killing motoring over the county seeing the Home. his wife. sights. Mr. W. F. Queen has sold his farm Mrs. David Phillips - $10,000 in Mrs. Martha Samuels and J. A. to Mr. Radcliffe, of Jeffersontown, death of husband. Barrall, of Barrallton, spent Monday and in the trade, he received a house Daughters of Chas. Johnson - $8,000 here. and lot at that place and will move for death of father next month. Thos. Miller - $12,000 for killing his Fred Hatzel and wife spent Sunday wife. evening here. Paul Jones, who came home from Louisville last week almost helpless In addition to these cases, the suits Miss Arietta Maraman has returned from rheumatism, left Tuesday for of Everett Smith received judgment home after spending several days in Martinsville. in Bardstown last week for $7,000, Louisville. Natalie Halstead, Judge Frank W. F. Monroe spent Monday with Friends of Mrs. Chas. G. Bridwell Daugherty, and J. E. Smith for his mother near Barrallton, it being were sorry to hear of her injuries and the suits for deaths of her 82nd birthday. bereavement at the loss of her the Muir family and of Tom Moore mother, Mrs. Hoetz, of Ohio. are pending in the Nelson County Mrs. Bedford Crenshaw and ***Large Amounts Circuit Court. daughter spent Monday in the city. Settlements have been made by the Mr. J. E. Smith was given Miss Martha Lee, of Belmont, spent L & N in a number of claims against Judgement in the court there last Saturday with Miss Ruth Smith. week for $7,000. the company for the killing of a Miss Emma Buckler, of Nashville, number of passengers on the The cases have been settled.$22,000 Tenn., is visiting Mrs. Hattie Haskel, Bardstown accommodation when it to Nat Muir and $10,000 for his son, at Solitude. was run into here by a southbound Geo.; Miss Natalie Halstead, who Miss Catherine Rouse is visiting her passenger on December 20, 1917 was injured was given $12,000 and uncle, Mr. Will Hays, at Cincinnati. and fifty persons were killed and Judge Frank Daugherty settled for fifty injured. $15,000. Mrs. Wm. Wade spent last week at Fern Creek, the guest of Mrs. Rosie The settlement known to have been ***Personal made are as follows: Wade and the week end with her Mrs. Dr. Ridgway and son, Samuel daughter, Mrs. Allie Jones. Arch Pullman - $12,500 for the and Mrs. Lindsay Ridgway left last C. P. Bridwell, who has been at death of his wife. Saturday for Martinsville, where Indianapolis, has been transferred to Rev. H. H. Masbury - $13,000 for they will spend two weeks. the killing of his wife. Ft. Jusup (sic), near Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Albert Nusz and Miss Zora Lee Roby - $1,600, injuries Heatty Beard and son, Lee, were Raymond spent Thursday at Thos. Miller - $12,000 for the death called here Tuesday on account of Nazareth. of his wife. the death of Mrs. Shelton and family.

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Lee V. Herps, wife and son, Wilmer liked by all of us. You should have you had better not make your wait of Pittsburg, PA are the guests of seen the bunch of us moving, some too long off. Mr. W. C. Herps and wife this week. had their bed and personal Wishing you all the best of luck and They made the trip in an automobile belongings done up very neatly and good wishes from all of the 29, and and expect to return home via went right along, and others were especially our relatives and Indianapolis, IN and Springfield, not so fortunate, and had quite a sweethearts. Hoping to see our letter Ohio. hard time, but we finally arrived at in publication to the public of Bullitt our destination, which is the 32nd Co. ***Left for Training Camp th th County, as we are all well and and 8 Tr. Battalion 159 Depot expect to return after giving Old Mr. Paul Holsclaw and Jordon W. Brigade and a very nice place it is, Bullitt a good great name in history. Brooks Jr left Saturday to enter for the K of C Bldg. No. 3 is just training camp at Terre Haute, Ind, back of our Barracks and nice and We all send greetings to one and all, where they will take two months handy for us when we get the blues from the Bunch of 29. training before entering the army. and want to write home. So you see ***In Memory of my loving mother, we are not located very bad at Roena V. Ashby, who departed this Mr. Holsclaw is a son of Dr. present. Holsclaw, of Zoneton. Mr. Brooks is life one year ago today, June 16, from the same neighborhood. Both Mr. Glenn paid us a visit yesterday 1917. A long poem, signed A loving are fine young men and we hope to afternoon, but we did not get to talk daughter, Bessie Hardy. much to him on account that we seem them returned in the best of ***Lost - A gold friendship circle were lined up to get our third and health. between J. L. Raymonds and last shot in the arm, which is a very Shepherdsville. Reward. Farmers report best wheat crop in pleasant happening in every years, better yield and more acres. ***Pleasant Grove soldier’s life. Mr. Glenn had one of On Thursday night, we are to have our bunch to come out to his Mr. Leslie Figg and family motored the noted Texas Evangelist Rev. F. J. machine and talk to a girlfriend, who to Taylorsville Sunday and spent the Harrell, to follow up the work of Dr. happened to be the writer and day with relatives. T. T. Martin, and the noted singers, composed, but had to make his Sorry to say Mrs. J. D. Hough still Mr. and Mrs. Paul Montgomery will conversation very short as one of the remains ill. also arrive at that time. Corporals came before very long and ***Letter from Bunch of 29 at Camp told him he was wanted in line and Mrs. Kate Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Taylor. Dear Editor: you should have seen their parting. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Owen, You would have thought they were Hugh Hall and wife, Strauss Hall, I thought I would drop you a few leaving each other for the last time. Misses Grace, Berel (sic) and lines to let you know how the 29 I really was sicking (sic) and also a Ernestine Hall and others motored to Bullitt County boys were enjoying treat to the whole bunch, so you Camp Taylor Sunday to visit the themselves which I know their folks of Bullitt County can see how former’s son, Bob Hall Jr, and he relatives and sweethearts are very your visits would be appreciated. was sent away to another camp much interested in their flock of Saturday and they were Capt. Hagan has received his Young American Manhood they are disappointed. sending to the front in this world war uniform and looks like a real soldier which is a great credit to any young at present, but hasn’t a great liking Rev. Burns was entertained in the man to participate in. Well, we are for work, as really the whole bunch home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. all enjoying ourselves the best we are a little lazy at times. Well, a Armstrong Saturday night. good many of us have taken the cane, but get very lonesome one in a H. C. Tyler and family spent from overseas examination and are while when we do not get any news Friday until Sunday at Taylorsville, expecting to get notice to leave most from Dear Old Bullitt County and the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence any time. A few of our bunch are the people we are interested in. As Miller. you may know, we have enjoyed a going to Georgia real soon so if any moving day in the army, which is of you want to see us all together,

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Talmage Lloyd attended church at Mrs. Bert Ridgway and son, Stanley Brown called on Miss Ethel Mt. Washington Sunday. We wonder Hullman, spent Saturday with her Spencer, of Medora, Sunday. aunt, Mrs. Jasper Hall. what the attraction is? Tell us, Mrs. Jas. Greenwell and children Talmage. Mrs. Prudence Armstrong returned visited her sister, Mrs. Perry Raymon and Floyd Stallings spent home after a pleasant visit of several Stibbins, Sunday. weeks with her son, Walter. Sunday with Theodore Gentry. Misses Eunice Ridgway and Emma Mrs. Prudence Armstrong spent Miss Roxie Whitledge, Mrs. Snellen spent Thursday in Sunday with her son, Geo. Cordelia Grant and Mrs. Ambrose Louisville. Ridgway were in the city Saturday. Armstrong and attended church at Mrs. Richard Ogle and children, of Pleasant Grove. Mr. Marion Stallings and Miss West Point, were guests of Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Flood received a Lillian Lloyd attended church at Mt. Lizzie Cundiff. Washington Sunday and were dinner telegram from somewhere in France Misses Hattie and Pansy Stibbins the past week of their son, Ira, who guests of the latter’s aunt, Mrs. and cousin, Miss Anna Griffin, have was seriously wounded in action. King. been visiting relatives at New They have another son who expects Miss Elizabeth Weller will teach the Albany, IN to be called soon. Pleasant Grove school which will Miss Mildred Stibbins is visiting her J. W. Lloyd, wife and children, spent begin the first day of July and will grandparents at Barrallton this week. Sunday with Will King and wife board with Mrs. J. W. Lloyd. near Mt. Washington. ***Thrift Stamp school district Henry Glasgow and wife, of the city, committeemen: Nick Hall, wife and daughter were spent Saturday night and Sunday recent guests of Clay Whitledge and with the latter’s father, Matt Gentry. Mt. Washington - Ollie Hall, J. C. wife. Gentry. J. W. Lloyd was in the city Monday Edward Newton spent Saturday with calves and hogs. Whitfield - J. C. Drake, Lem Tyler night with Talmage Lloyd. Rev. Potts, the former pastor of Edgewood - Will Carrithers, Will Mrs. Myrtle Hibbs and children Pleasant Grove church is now settled Queen in Cincinnati, taking care of a spent Saturday and Sunday with her Sugar Valley - Frank Porter, Jas. E. church. sister, Mrs. Everett Armstrong. O’Bryan Posey Grant and wife, John J. D. Price has purchased a saw mill Beech Grove - Will G. Jenkins, Whitledge, wife and daughter were and expects to begin sawing soon. Lowell Hall. Sunday guests of Mrs. Jennie Geo. Armstrong made a flying trip to Whitledge and family. Hebron - E. C. Tyler, Jas. W. Pope Ind. Saturday on business. and Boy Scout Mrs. Ethel Stallings and children Mr. and Mrs. Nick Lloyd received a spent Sunday with Louis Stallings Brooks - Ed Quick, Dr. R. L. letter from their son, Burr, in France; and family. Hackworth. he was well and sent his mother two nice silk handkerchiefs. Clay Whitledge and wife spent Mt. Elmira - E. T. Colvin, Chas, Sunday with K. S. Grant and family. Kneisler Miss Hazel Lloyd returned home Sunday after a delightful visit with ***Stites Sunnyside - Claud Barrall, H. D. her cousin, Audrey King. Snellen. Rev. H. D. Burns and wife, of Mrs. Jas. Simmons spent Saturday Louisville, spent Sunday with Mrs. Corinth - Bert King, Chas. Nichols H. E. Brown. with her mother, Mrs. J. D. Hough, Nichols - Chas. Applegate, E. H. also Mrs. Lula Owen and Mrs. Eva Miss Hattie Stibbins was in the city Ridgway. Vance spent a day the past week. Wednesday. Highland - J. H. Nicholson, J. H. Pendleton.

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Mt. Olivet - Ed Funk, Robt. Bardstown Junction - Richard Miss Irene Crutcher, who will again Ridgway. Wathen Jr, E. F. Henderson teach in the local high school was the guest of D. O. Gober. Chappell - Joe Chappell, Paul Beech Grove - P. H. Croan, Harve Brashear. Cundiff Our friend and popular county official, T. C. Carroll left Monday Shades - Jasper Pearl, Robt. Shepherdsville - Conrad Maraman, for Washington city to take up Hardesty. Lindsay Ridgway. military duties of some kind. Woodland - O. P. Means, Eph Quick ***WOW Camp 409 at Clermont Tot Carroll is one of the finest young Hall will have an ice cream supper Bullitts Lick - Ed Mattingly, Tom men in every way that was ever and have a country store and have Mattingly. raised in Bullitt County and we plenty of refreshments. Dr. Franklin, predict for him a great future. Glenn Ella - N. B. Trunnell Jr, of Louisville, to speak and show Stoney Weller some pictures on woodcraft. Half ***Letter from T. C. Carroll to the proceeds to go to Red Cross.. Chas. citizens of Bullitt County. He has Cedar Glades - Ade Harris, Ed Ash T. Stephens, Manager. volunteered his services to the army, Victory - J. H. Jones, Lem does not know where he will be sent. Swearingen. June 28, 1918 He has been granted a leave from the Office of County Attorney and ***School News Cedar Grove - W. C. Deacon, Ace during his absence, Mr. J. R. Davis The following students took the Zimmerman will attend to the duties Pleasant Hill - Sex Barger, J. V. examinations here for County of that office. teachers certificates: Elizabeth Rouse ***Real Estate Weller, Ursa Funk, Nancy Trunnell, Cane Spring - Ewing Crenshaw, Katherine Griffin, Maggie Wise, L. Porter, of Mt. Washington, the Will Shaw Christina Skinner, Mrs. A. A. real estate man was down Monday Hobbs - C. V. Muir, C. F. Jones Allison. on business. He has informed us that the real estate firm of L. Porter & Seems to be a shortage of teachers Clermont - William Knight, Virgil Co. have sold several farms in the all over the US and a called issued to Duvall last few days. They have sold the all old teachers to enlist for service farms of W. E. Borders, Luthern Harned - J. R. Burchill, Will Masden until after the war. (sic) Terrell of Chaplin, Lud Mt. Carmel - John H. Harned, John Mr. William A. Chickering died at Wiggington to Chas. Long, W. F. Samuels his home near Cupio last week after Queen to Sid Radcliff of Cane Run - Wm. Whithead, Geo. an illness of several years. Jeffersontown and have sold Sid Radcliff property to W. F. Queen Collings. He was for many years a well known and have several buyers, who wish and prominent businessman of Belmont - Chester Hill, Davis and to buy our farms. Laswell Louisville and upon his retiring from active business life a few years ago, ***Proclamation by Gov. A. O. Zion - C. C. Lee, Crawford Craig, J. bought a small fruit farm near Cupio Stanley for National War Savings H. Lee and has since made his home in Day. Bullitt County. Culver - L. L. Roby ***Boys off to Camp Taylor He leaves a wife, one brother and Hays - J. D. Barnes, Darrell Hill Fourteen fine looking young men one daughter, Miss Willie left Wednesday for Camp Taylor: Pitts Point - Jesse Dawson, A. C. Chickering, a well known young Viers teacher of this county. William Herman O’Bryan Leon Adley Grigsby Lebanon Junction - R. M. Hocker, Miss Lillian Pitman is spending a John Joseph Raley John T. Wickersham. few weeks with relatives at George Benjamin Wise Pineville, Ky.

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Robert Turner Price try a little harder. Well, that is all Your loving son, Felix Bruce Dyer about myself for you are like all Irving D. Snellen, Co. E, 116th Joe Flood other mothers that have sons in the Engineers, American Army Post, Paul Jones Army. They think that their boys are Office 733, American Expeditionary William C. Raley the best. I guess everybody back Forces, France William W. Green home are having a big time today. William Everett Brinner that is the boys can go home to see ***Death of Miss Virginia Barrall Carl Lee Painter their mothers. These letters that we Miss Virginia Barrall, daughter of Clarence Hardin write on Mother’s Day are to have Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Barrall, died at George Jewel special attention so you will be more the home of her parents last Saturday certain to get this one than you have On June 22, three colored boys went morning, after a lingering illness of otherwise. I don’t need Mother’s from here to Camp Taylor ten months. On Monday morning Day to make me think of you for that after services at the home, her James Simmons is all I have to worry about is you remains were conveyed to Hebron Ike Kinnison Jr worrying over me. I have more than Cemetery and laid away to rest in Ardell Hoskins even chance of getting back to the that beautiful city of the dead, until Old U.S.A. and an even chance is all ***Rev. Chas. H. Welch, pastor of that day when all countless dead fellow should want. Second Presbyterian Church of shall arise to meet their God at the Louisville will deliver an address at You tell father, Pleasant, Leola and judgment bar. Mt. Washington on War Saving Mabel that I haven’t forgotten them The services at the home were Stamps and the general War either, if I don’t write to them I conducted by Mr. Bagby, a friend of situation. Dr. Welch is one of the suppose for one letter to b for you the family and the pall bearers and all. Tell Pleasant not to neglect his ablest Ministers in the South, and a singers were selected from the close tobacco crop, for I want plenty of speaker of great force. friends of the deceased. tobacco when I get home. All of us ***Death - The little six year old boys received a package of tobacco In the sad and untimely death of son of Mrs. J. L. Kelley died at their and cigarettes this last week, there Miss Virginia Barrall, her family home at Lebanon Junction, June 19, were two packs of Lucky Strikes, and friends and community sustain of typhoid fever. He was a very three packs of Bull and one tin of an almost irreparable loss. She was bright little fellow and had many pipe tobacco, and it sure came in an exceptional young woman. friends. handy for us, just when we were Exceptional in her lofty and spotless ***In Memory - In loving broke. You tell Pa to give the Red character; exceptional in her remembrance of our dear sweet Cross a five spot out of my corn. Christian life and exceptional in her mother, Mrs. Roena V. Ashby, who Tell Pleasant to tell my old girls I am undying devotion to her family and departed this life June 16, 1917. A coming back for them as Uncle Sam friends. During the ten months of her poem, signed, Loving Children. will only pay but for one fare for illness, she suffered the agonies of a every soldier, and I won’t have thousand deaths, but she never ***For Sale - 1 Brand new Maxwell enough money to pay her passage complained, and as day of pain automobile for sale or trade. G. S. across the ocean, so I will have to succeed night of suffering, faith in Patterson. come back alone. HaHa I sure have her God increased, and she bore her ***Letter from Irving D. Snellen, seen some good looking girls, but cross with saintly resignation. “Not Co. E. 116th Engineers, from they can’t down the Kentucky girls. my will, but thy will” was her somewhere in France , May 12, 1919 I will quit writing for the Censor prayer. All that loving hands and Dear Mother: may get tired of reading his and medical skill could do for her was throw it away. Tell everybody hello done. For eight months, a trained I will write you a few lines to let you for me and write and tell me all of nurse sat by her bedside and the best know that I am well and doing all I news for I may not get all the letters physicians used every means within can for you and my country and that you have written. Well, I will close, their power, but it was of no avail. don’t seem to be so much. When I hoping to hear from you soon. Surviving her are her father and see some others drill, it makes me

Page 124 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 mother, one brother, Dr. George F. Queen, Bert Hall, Auctioneer. Miss Nadine Melton is visiting Miss Barrall, of Kansas City, and one Dinner on ground by E. Carlton. Stanley Wise at Stithton, KY sister, Miss Josie Barrall. ***Arrived Safe in France. Prof. T. E. Cochran, of Wake Forest Only those who have visited the College, is with his family here. Mrs. Dora Harris, of Mt. Barrall home as friends of the family Washington, has just received a card Rev. Ehrman Thornberry will preach know of the bonds of affections from her son, Ercell Heisner Harris, at Salem next Sunday. which bound the members of the stating that he has arrived safe in family one to the other. Love Born to the wife of E. Z. France. He joined the army last Wiggington, a fine boy. Another reigned supreme there and only August and took training at three those friends know the grief which patriot. different Camps, Jefferson Barracks, filled the hearts of that family when Ft. Ben Harrison and Camp Logan. Miss Emma May Wiggington spent the blighting hand of incurable the week end with her aunt, Miss Misses WillElla (sic) and Francis disease was laid upon the idol of the Georgia May Queen, at Okolona, Taylor, of South Louisville, are household. Miss Virginia was a and attended the pie supper at spending some time with relatives beautiful girl of engaging personality Okolona School. to which was added a splendid mind. near here. To her family and friends, she was Chester Jenkins, of Camp Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Simmons have loyalty itself. Her refinement and spent Sunday with his parents here. received word that their son, George, high Christian character won for her Chester looks every inch a soldier in has arrived safely in France. George his uniform. legions of friends and admirers. Her is one of Bullitt’s boys and we wish last visit from home was during the him a safe return. John W. Holsclaw and Ray Jenkins Bullitt County Fair last year, which expect to leave soon for Virginia to she attended one day; and from the ***Houston-Harms do Government work. hour of return home until her Miss Lillian Houston, aged 20, and spotless spirit winged its way to the Paul Holsclaw and J. W. Brooks left Mr. F. A. Herms, aged 21 were mansions above, she gradually Friday for Rose Polytechnic School married June 17 at the Cathedral on declined in health. Day by day, her to take special training before going Fifth Street. loved ones and friends watched her to France. fade until at last the invisible cord Miss Houston is the daughter of Mr. The Sunbeam Band of Little Flock, was snapped under and she was no Henry Houston formerly connected Mr. J. R. Holsclaw, leader, will have more. Sweet be her last sleep out with this paper, but now with the a picnic Saturday. there in the sacred soil of beautiful Courier Journal Job Printing Co. Hebron, where so many lie at rest, Louisville. Mr. Herms holds a Mrs. Ball and Miss Meta Riley and may the dear ones from whom position with the I C R R. After a Cooper were in the city Tuesday. she parted in sadness here, in God’s short bridal tour, they will be at Miss Miller, a charming girl of the appointed time and way, meet her home 1831 Osage Avenue, Lou. south, is the guest of Miss Sadie again upon the heights of the ***For Sale, horse and mare, work Sanders. Immortal City. We extend to the anywhere. Jas. Cochran, bereaved family our deepest Please don’t call our soldier boys Shepherdsville. sympathy. “Sammies”. They don’t like it and it ***Hebron sounds, well, coarse, to say the least. ***Big Public Sale Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Weller and Mr. Miss Nolia Holsclaw and Mrs. J. W. Having sold my farm and intend to Ray Weller of Fisherville and Mrs. Brooks were in the city Tuesday. quit the business, I will sell at my Tyler Smith and son of Clark, Ky place one mile east of Mt. Dave Smith as injured Saturday came down in their car Sunday and Washington sell the following morning when his team of mules ran spent the day with Dr. and Mrs. J. R. property. Stock, farming off and the tongue struck a telephone Holsclaw and worshiped at Little implements, tools, etc and lots of pole, breaking the pole and throwing Flock. house and kitchen furniture. Etc. W. Dave forward on the mules. He was

Page 125 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 returning from Okolona with a load Mrs. Mitchell is well known in the of our girls. When the war clouds of fertilizer for Mr. Kulmer. county and has a host of friends who have cleared away and his brother wish her a long and happy married comes back to the farm, we trust that The Sunbeam Band of Little Flock life. We do not know Mr. Mitchell, Jack may see his way clear to come had an all day picnic last Saturday but he comes from good old Virginia back to us, for we certainly like him. on the spacious lawn at Tom and we know he must be allright. He ***Shelton-Lee Melton’s. A bountiful dinner was has won a great prize and we wish served under the trees and the time him and his lovely bride many happy Resolution of the Belmont Baptist pleasantly spent in games. Tom returns of the day. church for death of Sister Henry Hackney and Brooks Tyler, our Shelton and her son, John H. Lee, ***A Reunion enterprising Boy Scouts, gave us a departed life June 18, 1918. Signed call to solicit purchasers of Thrift Forty-three relatives assembled at Committee T. L. Coakley, Mrs. W. Stamps, but Robt. Ball was on the the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. W. Davis, Mrs. Chester Hill, church ground and forestalled them. Combs Sunday. Snap-shots were clerk. taken of the great uncle and aunt on Miss Lillian Miller gave a ***Personal miscellaneous shower Thursday down to the baby in arms. Misses Elizabeth Weller, Mary evening for Miss Mary Scott, whose Among those present were: L. V. Stallings and Margaret Combs marriage to George Heiser will take Herps, wife and son, Wilmer, of visited friends and relatives in the place Tuesday evening, June 25. Pittsburg, PA; Marvin Weller and city this week. Lieut. Arch Priest made a flying visit family; Mrs. W. L. Taylor and to relatives and others last week in children of Louisville; Mrs. R. D. L. V. Herps and wife left Monday transit from Ft. Meade to Kansas Landers of Springfield, MO; Embra for their home, leaving their son, City, MO. Deacon and family and S. W. Weller Wilmer to spend the summer with and family. various relatives in Kentucky. Misses Edna and Genevieve Millett are guests of Miss Mary Scott. This occasion was the bringing Mrs. J. B. Monroe and daughter, together of various relatives who had Louise, are spending this week here, N. H. Jenkins and family were called not seen each other for numbers of the guests of friends. to Camp Taylor to bid good-bye to years. Chester before leaving for a southern Miss Irene Crutcher, of Ghent, Ky is camp. ***For Sale - Gasoline hay press. A spending a few days here. bargain if sold at once. Edw. W. Wallace Pearson, of the Depot Miss Beulah Barrall is spending this Rhea, Shepherdsville. Brigade, Camp Taylor, visited his week at Brooks, the guest of Miss wife Sunday. ***Good-bye Jack Wilma Hatzel. Miss Carolyn Hackney has returned Mr. Jack Howerton, who has been Miss Wilma Hatzel has returned from a visit to Miss Stanley Wise at connected with the Peoples Bank for home, after spending a few day with Stithton. some time, left for his home near Miss Beulah Barrall. Taylorsville last Tuesday, where he Will Cooper is visiting here. Misses Margaret and Arietta will work on his pa’s farm. This was Maraman spent Saturday in made necessary by his brother’s ***James-Mitchel Louisville. going into the army. We hate to see The many friends of Mrs. Fronie Mr. Howerton leave. He was a fine Miss Mollie Roby is the guest of James were greatly surprised when young man and some “lion” among Mrs. W. F. Monroe this week. they learned she was married June the young ladies. Handsome as a 18th to Mr. Chas. Mitchell, of West W. F. Hardy and wife, of West picture, of splendid address and Virginia. The wedding took place in Point, spent Sunday with Clarence pleasing manner; with all the money Louisville in the parlor of the Rev. Holsclaw and wife, and Monday he cared to spend and a nice Phillipp Wiggerman on the with Miss Chrissie Ashby. machine at his disposal. He certainly Bardstown Road. made life worth the living for several

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Mr. W. F. Queen and Mr. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Monroe spent Ernest Jasper Warner is on the sick Armstrong, of Mt. Washington, Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. list. Troutman. spent Monday here. Burr Gentry and Basil Scott have John Armstrong, of Mt. Washington, Mrs. C. F. Allen is visiting friends at their new homes almost completed. Lebanon Junction this week. was here Monday on business. Miss Ida Mae Owen spent Sunday W. S. Rouse spent Saturday and Mesdames Heizer, Wickersham, with Miss Lily Maddox. Troutman and Whiteman spent last Sunday at home. Miss Hazel Hall had as her guests Friday with the Misses Hedges. John James, of Leaches, was in town Sunday, Misses Jessie Harris, Floye Monday. Mrs. Lawrence and daughter Owen and Ada Harris. returned home Sunday after Chas. O’Bryan and sister, of Harley Proctor, wife and baby were spending some time with Mrs. Jess Alabama are the guests of their Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Hardaway. grand mother, Mrs. Sarah O’Bryan. Wm. Simmons. Mrs. C. F. Troutman spent Monday Lieut. S. W. Bates, of Ft. Miss Erna Schweckendieck visited in the city the guest of Mrs. J. B. Oglethorpe, GA has arrived to spend Miss Evelyn Lanyans Sunday. Monroe. some time with his family. H. S. Stallings and R. L. Bridwell Mr. and Mrs. Howel Smith and son, Mr. and Mrs. William Wade has as and their families and M. C. Moore Wm. Lee, are spending this week in their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. LaGrange. Frank Wright, of Zoneton, and Mr. B. Simmons. Mrs. Pearl Lee was called to and Mrs. Robt. Ward, of Louisville. J. W. Warner, wife and baby went to Shelbyville last Friday on account of Mrs. Wm. Wade spent Friday at Camp Taylor Sunday to see his the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Beuchel, KY. brother, Lee, who is in Camp there. John R. Lee. Howard Jones, of Louisville, is Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fisher were in Dr. and Mrs. Bates and daughter spending this week with his Louisville Friday and attended “Flag spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. grandmother, Mrs. Wm. Wade, of Day” exercises at Shawnee Park. O. P. Means. Shepherdsville. Also visited their aunt, Mrs. Phonia Rev. Allen is at Cecelia assisting the Brown, who has been very ill with a The Red Cross Ice Cream supper pastor in a meeting. blood clot on the brain, but is given in Mr. and Mrs. Farnsworth entirely recovered and is slowly ***The Mt. Washington Road yard last Saturday night was quite a improving from her accident of last success and something over $77.00 Misses Ada, Francis and Iva winter. was realized. Simmons spent Tuesday with Mrs. Mrs. Craig Stafford and Mrs. Jane Hall. Mrs. Violette Thompson and sister, Edward Owen were in Miss Mollie Roby is spending the Mrs. H. N. Proctor and little son, Shepherdsville Saturday on business. week end in Louisville with the Augustus E. were guests Tuesday of former’s mother -in-law, Mrs. Lillie The children of Edward Fable, of Mrs. Edward Owen. Thompson. Louisville, are boarding with Mrs. Mrs. Tom Hall visited her sister, John Peacock. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mitchel, Mrs. Tena Owen last week. Mesdames Alma Basham and Annie Mrs. Bert Ridgway and son, Jones motored to Louisville Mrs. R. F. Owens, Mrs. W. O. Hullman, visited their aunt, Mrs. Monday. Owen, Mrs. Ed Owen, Mrs. H. N. Jasper Hall the latter part of the Proctor, Misses Ruth and Margaret week. Miss Louise Monroe, of Louisville, Owen, Masters Leonard, Paul, W. C. is spending a week with Miss Dexter and Arson Price Moore Owen and Augustus Proctor visited Nancye Jeffries. visited their little cousins, Raymond Mrs. Orion Nunnelley one day last and Ralph Moore Saturday. week.

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Mr. Nathan Cox and family have Mrs. Esther Miller has returned to Miss Julia Snawder spent several moved from Robt. Sanders cottage her home in Louisville after a days with Miss Nola Johnson of Salt to the house just vacated by Mr. and week’s visit to her aunt, Mrs. John River. Lanyans. Mrs. Fred Simpson. Mr. Warren Foster is visited his Fred Simpson, who is in the draft Miss Elizabeth Owen has returned mother and family. home from a pleasant visit to list, has gone to be an em (sic) of the Miss Ina Fern Foster, from Arizona, relatives at Pleasant Hill. U. S. Government as a shipbuilder. is spending the summer with her Word has been received here by Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Brent Grant mother. Her many friends and and Mrs. J. L. Flood, parents of Ira entertained a number of young folks relatives welcome her return to Old Flood that he was severely wounded Friday night. Kentucky. in action in France. Ira is the first of About one fourth of the tobacco crop Mr. Emmitt Holsclaw spent Tuesday our home boys to be wounded and has been set in this vicinity and only with Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers. we trust that he may recover. He part of that has been able to went as a volunteer, having enlisted The many friends of Dr. Sam Bates withstand the dry weather. If any soon after America declared War. are might glad to see him back crop must fail, let it be tobacco, as home. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Harris spent we can live without that. Sunday with at Camp Taylor. Miss Melissa Brewer spent Sunday ***Mt. Eden with her sister, Mrs. Tom Stillwell. Mrs. Jas. Hough still continues very Mr. Chas. Hardesty, of Camp ill. Mrs. Vernon Holsclaw spent a day Taylor, spent a few hours Sunday last week with her sister. Mrs. Tom Hibbs and two children, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. of Shepherdsville, spent the week Hardesty. Miss Thelma Froman is visitor end with her sister, Mrs. Everette friends and relatives in Hardin We are very proud of Uncle’s Sam’s Armstrong. County. representative from this vicinity and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stallings and shall not be surprised to hear great ***Lieut. Dr. S. W. Bates of Ft. Master Cecil Stallings were guests things of Chas. in the service of Our Oglethorpe, who is home on a visit, Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Native Land. will speak at the Box Supper and Ice Gentry. Cream Social at Lick Skillett by the The community was very much Jr. Order for the benefit of the Red saddened over the death of Miss Edward Owen purchased a cow and Cross. calf from Chas. King. Virginia Barrall last Saturday morning. Her passing away is a great ***Another Bullitt County Boy Miss Nettie Mae Stark, who will loss to the community, but we know Heard From. Mrs. Violetta teach the fall school at Greenbrier our temporal loss is her eternal gain Thompson received a letter last will board with Mrs. Henry Owen. in Christ Jesus. Saturday from her husband, Horrie Chester Owen and Hubert C. Thompson, who left the American Mr. Vernon Foster, of Highland Montgomery were guests recently of Soil May 12th for Somewhere in Park, is spending some time with his Russell Hall. France. The letter was dated May aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. 28th and stated that he was well and Hardesty. Margaret, W. C. and Baxter Owen had a very good trip across the deep spent Saturday with their aunt, Mrs. Misses Laura Daniel and Lula blue sea. We all wish him well and a Albert Fisher. Ashby, of Shepherdsville, spent the safe return in the near future. week end with Miss Margaret Miss OraDel (sic) Hall visited Mrs. ***The Sweetest Love Story every Hardesty. Bert Ridgway during the week end. told is Shakespear’s Immortal Miss Bertha Bleemel is visiting Miss Gertrude Holsclaw is spending Romeo and Juliet. Shown here at the friends at Okolona and Louisville. a few day in the city with friends Masonic Temple. Thursday night, and relatives. July 4th. Prices 10 and 25 cents, for this date only, war tax included.

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***The many friends of Mr. M. F. around the track, three or more to 19. To the winner in the Tube Barrall will be glad to know that he fill, 11 a.m. sharp - 1st $7.50 by Red Walking Contest - 1st 1 gallon can of is safe in France, and doing his part Men, 2nd $2.50 J. B. Buky Havoline Oil, Gatton Garage, 2nd 2 for Uncle Sam. He is one of Bullitt’s lb can grease, Gatton Garage. 7. To winner in the Potato Race for boys, who volunteered, and his many girls under 12 - 1st $1.00 Fred 20. To winner in the Tube Stretching friends hope him a safe return. st Ridgway, 2nd .50 J. H. Younger. Contest - 1 $1.50 Gatton Garage, ***Card of Thanks - Mr. and Mrs. 2nd .75 Gatton Garage. 8. To winner in the Man & Horse Luther Kelley desires to express Race for men - 1st $2.50 Croan & 21. To winner in the Trotting and their appreciation and thank the Griffin, 2nd $1.00 G. S. Patterson. Pacing Race, three best in five heats, citizens of Lebanon Junction for the three times around the track, three or kindness and tokens of sympathy 9. To winner in Boys Foot Race, st st more to fill. 3:30 sharp. 1 $15.00 extended them during the illness of under 10 years - 1 $1.00 Red Men, nd nd Red Men, 2 $5.00 Geo. W. their little son, John. 2 .50 Red Men. Maraman & Sons. ***For Sal e - 50 head of stock 10. To winner in Girls Foot Race, st nd An excellent brass band will furnish cattle and 20 head of stock hogs. C. under 8 years - 1 .75 Red Men, 2 the music. This band has made a L. Troutwine, Shepherdsville. .50 Red Men. specialty of the latest and most ***Big Advertisement 11. To winner in girls foot race, 8 to popular military selections. This 14 years - $1.00 Kenesha Council O alone will be a treat. Freedom, Friendship, Charity. Tenth of P, 2nd .50 Red Men. annual picnic to be given by Chicora Special difficult events on the Tribe No. 163, Improved Order of 12. To winner in Married Ladies program call for a man and horse the Red Men, Thursday, July 4th, Race - 1st 24 Pounds Silver Leaf race, well known to the soldier in 1918 Bullitt County Fairgrounds. Flour, Shepherdsville Roller Mills, camp. It is a distance of fifty yards Free Admission. 25% of profit of 2nd $1.00 S. H. Ridgway. and is executed by one man carrying picnic donated to the Red Cross. another on his back, the return is 13. To winner in Boys Bicycle Race, then made by reversing the mounts. 1. To the winner in the ball throwing under 18 years - 1st 1.00 Conrad contest for ladies, 1st prize $1.00 by Maraman, 2nd .50 Red Men The Subtle Relay Race will be a fifty Peoples Ice Cram Parlor, 2nd .50 by yard affair. Teams of ten women 14. To winner in Centipede Race, each will participate in this event. Red Men. st Box Daniel Boone for men - 1 This calls for the carrying of a Cigars, Red Men, 2nd Box two for 5 2. To winner in the human handkerchief from one point to the cents cigars, Red Men. wheelbarrow race, boys 15 to 18 other where the waiting runner st years - 1 $1.50 by C. A. Masden, grasps it and returns. There are many nd 15. To winner in the Ladies 2 1.00 by J. W. Hardaway. Automobile - Balloon Contest, to the fine points in this contest, and will 3. To winner in trotting race, two driver who bursts the greatest prove a scream. number of balloons - 1st $2.00 W. P. best in three heats, three times These are only a few of the score of Monroe, 2nd $1.00 J. W. Barrall. around the track, three or more to exciting events. Many amusing st fill. 9:30 sharp. 1 - $7.50 by Red games and sideshows. nd 16 - To the winner in the Plug Horse Men, 2 , $2.50 by J. B. Buky. Race - 1st $3.50 Peoples Bank, 2nd Lunches and refreshments served on st $1.50 Red Men. 4. To winner in mule race - 1 $2.00 grounds. nd by Bullitt County Bank, 2 1.00 17. The winner in the Ladies Tug of Bullitt County Bank. War - 1st One Gallon Ice Cream, 5. To the largest family on the National Ice Cream Co. and cakes by grounds - 1st 1.50 O. A. Lutes & Co., the Red Men. 2nd .50 S. B. Stephens. 18. To winner in Subtle Relay Race 6. To winner in the pacing race, two for Ladies - 1 st $2.00 Red Men, 2nd best in three heats, three times $1.00 Red Men.

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July 5, 1918 appointed county agents for Bullitt ***Mrs. Stella Harris Nutt - In and Hardin County. The state pay Memoriam ***School News something like $100 per month for Mrs. Stella Harris Nutt was born this service and their duties are to The Kentucky Illiteracy Commission June 12, 1884 and suddenly called to organize moonlight schools has appointed the following teachers be with her Maker, Dec. 20, 1917, at wherever possible, help to increase to serve for one year as which time so many homes were the daily attendance and assist the Commissioners for Bullitt County: made sad by the terrible wreck at trustees in enforcing the new Willie Chickering, Nadine Melton, Shepherdsville. compulsory school law so the next Lillian Thompson, Ida May generation won’t have any illiterates Mrs. Nutt, with her husband and one Greenwell. to teach. child, had accompanied her aunt, The new school house, near Knob Mrs. Harmon, to Louisville, and We have been informed that Mr. Creek Church, is well under way and were on their way home when the Chas. Hardesty will be held at Camp is quite a valuable addition to that death messenger came that called Taylor for some time teaching end of the county. Mr Herbert, the both Mrs. Nutt and Mrs. Harmon. illiterate soldiers. The first regiment contractor, knows his business and has 470 illiterates out of 3000 We know the call was unexpected to the school board is well pleased with soldiers and these 470 will be taught, Stella, but we have an abiding faith what they found on their visit there if possible, to read and write a letter that she was not unprepared to go. last week. back home before they are sent away Several years ago, she joined the Bart King, a wide awake trustee from Camp Taylor. River View Baptist Church and took from Corinth was here Monday in ***Death of Mrs. J. M. Barrall Sr much interest in the little Sunday the interest of his school at that School near her home. We who place. Mrs. Mildred Ann Barrall, wife of J. knew her best knows she was M. Barrall Sr died at her home on The trustees of Victory, Beech striving to raise her family of boys Knob Creek, near Barrallton, Friday Grove Flats and Mt. Washington as she believed God would have her. morning, June 28, at 8 a.m.. Mrs. have been authorized to have their Her husband, three boys and her Barrall was the oldest daughter of school buildings repainted at once. father and mother are left to mourn the late Peter Miller, one of the first her loss. Prof. J. H. Sanders was called to settlers of Knob Creek. She was Larue County this week to help in born Nov. 3, 1831, and was 86 years, The loss is doubly hard to the father the county institute now in session at 7 months and 25 days old. and mother because Stella had Hodgensville. always made her home with them. She was married about 65 years ago We have just heard from our friend to John M. Barrall and they had In the writer’s opinion, no higher and former co-worker, Chas. spent nearly all their time on a farm tribute can be paid the departed than Hardesty, and he says he is enjoying in sight of where both were born and to say she was on the most faithful Camp Life and is in the very best of raised. To this happy union was born mothers we ever met and her life health. one daughter, Mrs. Henry Able. shall ever be a shining light leading us onward and upward to meet our Miss Willie May Stallings, who has She leaves a husband, Mr. J. M. friends that have gone before. taught in the local high school for Barrall Sr, one daughter, Mrs. Henry several years, resigned a few weeks Able, three brothers, H. T, Geo. W., At eventide, even though the long ago for the coming term and her and Richard Miller, all of Knob years yet to come when the clinging place will be filled by Miss Irene Creek and a number of nieces and shadows nestle down from the serie Moredock, a graduate of the nephews, two grandchildren and (sic) of the sky and loving parents University of Kentucky. four great grandchildren. gather their children about the firesides, the tender memory of this Prof. Chas. G. Bridwell, of this Funeral services were held at the faithful mother will find sanctuary in county, and Miss Lena Morgan, of home Saturday morning after which the heart, cheer the passing days, and Hardin County, were called to the remains were laid to rest in the Frankfort last week and were family cemetery near her home.

Page 130 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 smooth many a wrinkle wrought by working away from home was home Tiffin, Juanita, wife of Bert Carthell. love and care. visiting relatives before going to the All the children, with their husbands army. God made his call first. He and wives, were present at the ***No Slackers Here was a member of Belmont Baptist funeral. Alex Smith has enlisted in the Navy Church. Ethel Lee, grandchild of There are also twenty-two living and left Monday for the Great Lakes Mrs. Shelton and only child of Mr. grandchildren, two of whom, Clay to take a course of hydroplane and Mrs. Lawrence Howlett, who is Stockhouse and Gordon Bridwell, instructions. a former resident near Salt River. are with the colors in France. They all leave a number of relatives Alex was eleven pounds and a host of friends to mourn their Mrs. Holtz was a true daughter of underweight, but was given credit loss. The bodies were taken to Methodism. Her grandfather, Uria for the experience gained climbing Louisville, prepared for burial then Egbert was the founder of the coon trees and cooning cat holes brought back to Lawrence Howlett’s Pleasant Ridge Church, commonly along Floyd’s Fork, under Charlie at Salt River, where they remained known as the Egbert Church. Bridwell’s instructions and running till Thursday morning, then brought The funeral services were held at the the Old Man’s one lung Brush. here and taken to the Baptist Church, Holtz home on Monday afternoon, where the funeral was conducted by Carl Smith writes from Brooklyn June 10, 1918. Many were present to the Rev. H. D. Burns, assisted by the that his unit has had their trench hats pay the final tribute of love and pastor, Rev. Haywood. issued to them and their baggage respect to the memory of Mrs. Holtz. marked for “over there”. The remains were laid to rest in The services were conducted by the He has gained twenty pounds since Hebron Cemetery to await the resident pastor, Rev. F. S. Fancher, entering the service, and is resurrection. We tender our assisted by Rev. J. M. Baxter, of enthusiastic over the good treatment sympathies to the bereaved. Akron, Ohio, former pastor and old time friend of the Holtz family. that Uncle Sam gives his boys. ***Jackson-Gibson Appropriate sacred selections were ***Accident of the Shelton, Lee and On Monday morning, Mr. Jas. rendered by Mrs. F. S. Fancher and Howlett Families. Jackson and Miss Viola Gibson Mrs. A. H. Neikirk, accompanied by called on Pastor Haywood, with A part of three families were Miss Cleora Fancher. The floral their parents, and were united in ushered into eternity when the auto offerings were numerous and marriage. We wish for these struck by an L & N passenger train beautiful, many being sent by distant splendid young people all the joys on Tuesday, June 18, 1918. The friends. The pall bearers were all and blessings that can be afforded. parties were on their way to visit nephews to Mrs. Holtz, William Mrs. Shelton’s daughter, Mrs. Warn ***Mrs. Clay Holtz Laid to Rest Knott, Daniel Schuyler, Burton and (sic) at Lebanon Junction when the DeWeir Egbert. The burial was in Andorah M. Egbert, wife of Clay accident occurred. Those killed in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near the Holtz, died Friday afternoon, June 7, the accident were Mrs. Emma birth place and girlhood home of 1918 at her home near Greensburg, Shelton, wife of Henry Shelton, Mrs. Holtz and family have the Ohio, after an illness of only three Lumber dealer residing at Salt River. sympathy of the community in this days. The immediate cause of her She leaves a husband, 4 daughters, 2 sad bereavement. Signed, a friend. sons to mourn her loss. She was a death was heart failure. ***Roads in War Time member of the Belmont Baptist On February 27, 1868, she was Church. Letitia Lee and infant, Sarah married to Clay Holtz, who with Some people seem to think that Elizabeth Lee. Letitia was the eight children survive. Harry A, because we are at war, the highways daughter of Mrs. Shelton and for Alice G., widow of John should be allowed to deteriorate. several years made her home with Stockhouse, Dr. William of Tiffin, (Five paragraphs, five reasons her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Howlett. Kathryn, wife of Oakley Forrest of disputing this theory).. She was a member of the Bullitts Port Norfolk, Va. Susan, wife of Lick Baptist Church, Johnnie Lee, ***Mr. J. W. Barrall, Dear Sir: As I Chas. G. Bridwell of this county, have decided to remain some time in son of Mrs. Shelton, who was Lottie, wife of Elmer Rosenberger of

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Missouri and feel that I cannot get and sympathy during time of teacher at Cedar Grove, all opened along without my own home news, I sadness. their schools Monday. desire to have send to me regularly ***Safe in France Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Basham spent commencing at once, The Pioneer Sunday with the latter’s aunt, Sim Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Settle, of Mt. News. By doing so, you will greatly Harris and wife. oblige me. Teresa Brooks, Washington, have just received a Pattonville, Missouri. card from their son, John Reubin Miss Mable Davis, of Louisville, Steele, telling them of his safe returned home Sunday after a week’s ***Advertisement - Second-semi arrival over seas. He joined the First visit with relatives at this place. annual clearance sale. Gordon’s, Ky. May 12, 1917 and was sent from Miss Mollie Roby returned home 132 W Market Street. Louisville to Camp Shelby, Miss. in Saturday after a delightful visit to October and transferred into a 138 ***Boys at Camp Shelby - Corp. the city with friends. John Snider from this place, now Field Artillery and was promoted to stationed at Camp Shelby has a First Class Gunman before sailing The new church building which is received several cards from his for France. being erected at Victory will soon be completed. comrades that have arrived safely in ***Lost or Stolen - A small Jersey France. They left Camp Shelby June Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Greenwell th Cow, giving milk, with small horns. 7 and are from Bullitt County. C. L. Troutwine. spent Sunday with J. L. Rayman and William Mattingly, Harrison wife. Mattingly, Otis Hoard, Ernest Hall, ***Cedar Creek Wilder Harris sold his farm near Charles Howel. Farmers of this locality are rejoicing Greenwell’s Ford to Dan Nutt for over the good rains. ***An exchange states that many $1,100.00 young ladies are wearing the last Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mitchell spent B. D. Burch sold his farm to Wilder summer panamas of the boys who Saturday and Sunday with the Harris for a good sum. Both will have been called to service in the latter’s cousin, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. National Army. Quite sentimental move in the fall. Burch. indeed. Sooner or later we expect to Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Birch and Miss Elizabeth Magruder, of see them in the trousers, too, and daughter motored to Fern Creek Samuels Depot, is spending some take their places in the fields to labor Sunday afternoon. alongside their exempted brothers, time with her cousin, Miss Texia as has been done in England and Swearingen. Mrs. Mae Greenwell and others France. Fact is, “Bloomer Girls” were entertained in the home of M. Mrs. Violetta Thompson is spending would add to the attractiveness of C. Roby and wife Sunday. some time in the city with relatives. farm life as well as the production of ***Personal food supplies. Springfield Sun. Mrs. Grace Roby and little daughter spent last week with her parents, Mr. R. A. Miller and E. T. Colvin, of ***Mr. Dan Nutt had a fine horse and Mrs. Chas. Jackson, at Barrallton, spent Monday here. killed by lightning last Monday Jeffersonville, Ind. night. It was worth more than $200. L. Porter, Bud Gentry, and Oscar Mrs. Arp Harmon is visiting her Porter, the Real Estate men from Mt. ***$5.00 Reward. We have been daughter at this place. Washington, spent Monday here. requested by the inquisitive club to offer a reward of $5.00 to anyone Mr. and Mrs. Lem Swearingen and Dr. Kerr moved to his property who will tell us the names of the two daughters, Misses Alleen and Monday that he bought from Tom mustache the boys are trying to grow Texia, and Miss Elizabeth Magruder Hornbeck out Main Street. spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. now. Jas Hardaway and C. F. Marvin Weller has returned to his Jonce Clark. Troutman Jr are growing one. home in the city after spending some ***Card of Thanks Mrs. Mr. and Misses Edyth Clark, the teacher at time with relatives. Mrs. Louis M. Barrall, Geo. M. Sugar Valley, Mollie Roby, teacher Barrall and Josie S. Barrall for help at Victory and Alleen Swearingen,

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Crist Englebrecht, of Brooks, spent Mrs. Nannie E. Gross and niece are Woodford Troutman and friend, Mr. Monday here. guest of Mrs. R. L. Troutman this Evans, spent the Fourth here. week. Fred Hatzel, wife and daughter, Crist Mr. Edd McNutt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Englebrecht ans son, Jasper Foster, The Misses Hecker spent Sunday Harshfield and son, Walter, spent wife and daughter, and Beulah with Mrs. Mattie Rennison. Sunday with Ewing Crenshaw and family. Barrall spent Sunday with C. E. Miss Louise Monroe returned home Alford and family. Sunday after a pleasant visit with Mr. Ewing Crenshaw spent a few C. P. Bradburry was in the city Miss Nancye Jefferies. day last week in the city. Monday. Mesdames Shelton and Walker are Hugo Maraman spent Saturday with Mr. J. Weatherford has sold his auto. guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. his cousin, Orbra Lee Masden. W. R. Johnson. Come and take a look at our low Miss Ollie Lea Maraman spent one price Buggies, Farm Wagons and Miss Richard Moore and little evening recently with Miss Pauline Buggy Harness. - Lutes Co. grandson spent the week end with Pace of Lotus. Mrs. J. F. Combs. Howard Smith, wife and son, have Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Roby spent returned home after spending some Miss Margaret Foster spent a few Sunday with Geo. Roby and wife. days last week with Miss Blanche time with relatives at Fern Creek, Come to the Whitehouse, Howlett. LaGrange and Louisville. Shepherdsville for wagons, buggies, W. T. Wise was in town Tuesday. My beloved fellow citizens of Bullitt harness and farming implements. O. County. Have you seen that lovely, A. Lutes & Co. Less Herps and Roy Stallings left invisible, downy, feathery, soft, **Auxiliary Meeting Tuesday to join the navy. silken mustache grown or being Mr. J. D. Buckman, who has been grown by young C. F. Troutman? If The winners club met with Mrs. laid up for some time with small pox not, when you come to town, get a Smith Roby and had several new is out again. magnificent magnifying glass and members that are anxious to help. take a look at it. Jim Hardaway The club decided to have an ice Mr. E. B. Triplett, of Belmont, was caused it all. He began the cream supper. The spacious lawn of here Wednesday. cultivation of his dainty “Chawlie” Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Farnsworth was The many friends of Mr. W. H. kimona for his upper lip just a few beautifully lighted. The many tables Preston are glad to see him on the brief days since, and C.F., seeing looked very pretty decorated in roses streets again. how lovely it looked, could not resist and evergreens. The lovely young the temptation to grow one of his waitresses were quite charming in Robt. Ice and wife spent Tuesday own. Well, of course, it all comes their R. C. caps jauntily upon their evening with F. G. Thomas and and goes in a lifetime. Tom Martin heads, proved quite irresistible to family. hones his best razor every time he one splendid and interesting people Mrs. Tilden, of Louisville, spent the sees C. F. that are always ready to help a good week end with Mrs. S. B. Stephens. cause that comes this way. The Mrs. J. B. Myers and niece were evening quietly wafted away in the guest of Mrs. G. T. Wilson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Winkler and gentle breeze carrying a message of children and Miss Flora Troutman, Mrs. Richardson, of Louisville, is love and courage written in golden of Roanoke, Va are spending a few visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. F. stars to our dear boys over there, days with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Allen. telling them we are not living in vain Troutman. here, while they are fighting for us Miss Taylor, of Louisville, is the Lieut. S. W. Bates, wife and over there, we wish to thank every guest of Miss Elizabeth Weller. daughter, Mrs. Troutman and C. F. one that helped to made our supper a Jr spent Tuesday with Dr. D. A. Miss Fannie Bell Melton was a week success. Bates and wife at Okolona. end visitor of Mrs. Cochran.

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To Mrs. Chas. Bridwell, our J. F. Combs, Food Administrator, ***Killed in France Bullitt County. efficient Sect. we wish to express Dr. R. L. Hackworth, of Brooks, has our sincerest sympathy in the loss of ***Safe in France - A card received received word from his brother, T. her dear mother, Mrs. Holtz, of July 3, stating that Luther J. B. Hackworth of Indiana, that his Ohio. The W. C. are having a big Bowman, Hdq. 159, Fa Brigade had son, Edward Hackworth, was killed drive this week of the W.S.S. arrived safely in France. He is a in France. Edward Hackworth haven’t heard results. The meeting Mountain Messenger boy. visited his uncle, Dr. Hackworth, will meet with Mrs. Edd Ash in July. several time and made many friends ***Mt. Elmira ***Dr. Bates who will regret his untimely death. Mr. Ernest Gentry and Noah If Sam ever enjoyed his home and ***Card of Thanks from Mrs. Henry Ferguson called on Misses Hattie loved ones and the whole of Bullitt Able to the friends of her mother for and Myrtle Klapper Sunday night. County, he is doing that thing right the kindnesses shown during her now. His friends are greeting him on Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Ferguson and illness and death. two children went to town Tuesday all sides, and we simply speak the ***Pleasant Grove whole truth when we say that he is on business. one of the most popular men Bullitt R. L. Jones and wife were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Edwards and County has sent to the Army. He is the former’s uncle, Mr. Jones, near family were guests of Mr. J. D. making speeches at the War Savings Victory. Ferguson’s family Sunday. Stamp meetings and if any one has Some of our girls are learning how Mr. and Mrs. Matthem (sic) Colvin any doubts as to his place in the to be farmers. They have taken their were guests of her sister in hearts of the people, just let him go brother’s place in the harvest field, Louisville Saturday. to one of those meetings. He has corn field and anything that is to be shown his loyalty by volunteering Uncle Sam called on Mr. Luther done. That is right, girls; put on your when he did not have to go and by Martin June 20th, so he has gone to bonnet and gloves and do all you giving to his country his services help win this war. can. which brought him handsome income when he was engaged in the Mr. Ernest Gentry called on Miss Miss Ida Hecker spent one day with practice of his profession here. We Hattie Klapper Saturday night. the family of J. D. Hough. are glad to see him come back; we Mr. Walter M. Ferguson was the Edward Owen, wife and children, shall be sorry to see him go back to guest of Mr. Will Merker and family George Armstrong, wife and son, camp, but we shall follow him with Saturday and Sunday. were guests Sunday of Everett our best wishes and hope for his Armstrong and wife. success and safe return when the war Mrs. William H. Ferguson called on ends. Miss Mary E. Kneisler Sunday Earl Hall and Rob Hall Jr, who were night. at Camp Taylor, have been ***Notice transferred to Georgia. Mr. Earl Ferguson returned home All persons selling sugar at retail Monday after working two or three Dr. Settles was called the past week must at once make out and send to weeks for his uncle, Will Merker on to see little baby daughter of Mr. and Federal Food Administrator a Knob Creek. Mrs. Leslie Figg, also was called to statement, showing sales of sugar see the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. during April, May and June 1918, Misses Eva and Hattie Ferguson Nick Hall at Bell’s Mill. for household consumption and were guests of Mr. C. K. Kneisler’s canning purposes and all sugar on Monday night. It is stated that the war has brought hand July 1918 and must hereafter to light an astonishing condition as Miss Florence and Nettie Ferguson take a statement from each purchaser to illiteracy. It reveals the fact that spent Sunday with Jessie Mae that he has not purchased sugar in there are 4,600,000 illiterates in the Gerkins. excess of three pounds per month, United States who are over 20 years person in his family. Blank Mrs. Mattie Ferguson spent Sunday of age, and 700,000 men who cannot statements furnished in application. evening with H. T. Ferguson. read or write who may be drafted

Page 134 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 into the army in a short time. Mrs. Ethel Stallings and children Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones spent Everyone should try hard to read and were guests of Mrs. Eva Bridwell a Sunday afternoon with their write before they are called away to day last week. daughter, Mrs. Robert Grant. camps. Little Miss Leola Owen spent the Mike Brumley, wife and children, Miss Lille Owen and aunt, Mrs. last week with her aunt, Mrs. Oralee Wm. Clark of Zoneton and Jesse Bettie Barnes, of Mt. Washington, Harris, near Smithville. Wheeler, of near Mt. Washington, spent Thursday night with the were Sunday guests of K. S. Grant We were sorry to hear of the sudden former’s brother, Fred Owen, near and wife. illness of Dr. and Mrs. Kirk’s Pleasant Grove. daughter, Mary, and hope she will Little Wilma Proctor entertained Little Miss Wilma Proctor and soon be out again. some of her little friends Sunday. Masters Roscoe and J. B. Proctor Jr Vernon Dickey, wife and son, Misses Wava Dickey of Mt. spent Thursday night with their Darrell, of Mt. Washington, J. W. Washington, Lola Dickey of sister, Mrs. R. L. Jones. Lloyd and family, Sam Orms and Bowling Green, and Matt Bleemel Will Gentry, wife and daughter, little family, and Ernest Simmons and were Sunday guests of T. H. Wise Miss Ina Fern were Sunday guests of wife spent Sunday with Louis and wife. the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stallings’ family. W. L. Gentry. July 12, 1918 Hugh Clark, wife and children, Mrs. Ernest Simmons spent one Brent Grant, wife and daughter, little ***School News afternoon the past week with her Miss Iona and others spent Saturday We have just been reliably informed sister, Mrs. Posey Grant. and Sunday with Mrs. Laura Newton that 10 young men out of 70 who and family. th Mr. and Mrs. George Armstrong registered here June 5 could not and son, Franklin, spent Saturday Mrs. Viola Ridgway and little son write their names. This is alarming afternoon in Shepherdsville. spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. to man. The Banks, the Businessmen Eva Bridwell. We are sorry to hear and the school teachers have known Mrs. Eva Bridwell was the guest of of the death of Miss Virgie Barrall. this for years, but the public is just Mrs. Ambrose Vance Thursday. Formerly Mr. and Mrs. Louis beginning to realize how much we Mrs. Ada Orms and Miss Roxie Barrall lived in the Pleasant Grove need a strong school law for the Whitledge were in the city last week neighborhood. education of all the people. on business. Mrs. Kate Hall spent Wednesday At a meeting held the other day at Mr. Nick Lloyd recently visited his with J. D. Hough’s family. Frankfort, a well known educator son, Claud Lloyd, in Jefferson made the statement that Camp Posey Grant, Will Bleemel and Joe County, who was ill a few days. Taylor had three soldiers there of Flood were called last week for ordinary intelligence, bright enough Little Mable Whitledge was on the military service. to be admitted as privates, that could sick list the past week. Little Miss Audrey Murrell King only count 4. Mrs. Bernice Owen spent the past spent last week with her cousins, Miss Eunice Ridgway of West Point week with her mother, Mrs. J. W. Paralee and Hazel Lloyd. spent a few days with friends and Lloyd. Mrs. Bettie Barnes, of Mt. relatives here last week. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent Washington, and Miss Lille Owen The State Commission has given this Saturday and Sunday with her son, spent Thursday with Mrs. J. D. county a quota of 300 illiterates to Clay Whitledge. Hough. be taught to read and write during Miss Eudell Grant was the guest of Mrs. Henry Newton and daughter, the coming fall. Miss Roxie Whitledge one day last Mrs. Newbolt, from Daviess County, Letters and cards received around week. spent a few days with the former’s the Court House from our former sister-in-law, Mrs. Laura Newton. townsman and County official, T. C.

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Carroll, saying that he is well, happy 30. Ernest Gentry more than six pounds of flour for and hopes to be sent to France soon. 31. Joseph Earl Kelley each member of their family are 32. Allie Clarence Owen warned that they must at once sign Miss Grace Griffin has accepted the 33. Ira Ivo Risinger the flour pledge or they will be primary room at Hebron and with 34. (can’t read) subject to prosecution in the Federal her helper and popular leader, Miss 35. William Ben Samuels Court. Melton will begin her school Sept. 36. William Claud Coleman st. ***Get Busy 1 37. Edward C. Tyler Jr Prof. F. H. Carpenter, of Warsaw, 38. Lindsay Louis Engle The new law passed by the recent Ky has just been selected to teach in 39. John Lord Thompson session of the Legislature requiring the High School at Lebanon 40. John Vincent Arnold every able bodied man in Kentucky, Junction. 41. Frederick Corbett Milam between the ages of 16 to 60, to 42. Jake Richard Miller work six hours per day or thirty-six Miss Carpenter and Miss Fanny Bell 43. Ace Goodlet hours per week went into effect Melton will again teach at 44. Effie McDonald Monday, according to a letter Bardstown Junction where they have 45. Raymond Turner Morris received by the Pioneer News from taught successfully for several years. 46. Lloyd Corum Mat S. Cohen, State Commissioner ***Called for Service 47. Morrison Fain of Agriculture. Severe penalties are 48. Howard Hardin prescribed for failure to obey the This is the order in which 1918 49. Walter Wells Rexroat law. registrants will be called for service: 50. Johnnie Richard Conner ***To the Memory of Mrs. John M. 51. William Otto Hoagland 1. Royce Swearingen Barrall Sr 2. Clarence Christian Boss 52. Ode Smith 3. Chas. Ellsworth McCormick 53. Trainer Hill Roby The passing on of Mrs. John M. 4. George Henry Pugh 54. Frank Herman Losch Barrall Sr removes from Bullitt 5. Wilbur Robert Strange Jr 55. Thomas Masden County one of the best loved, most 6. Lewis C. Hopewell (Dead) 56. William Robert Funk remarkable and useful woman, one 7. Harley Norton Proctor 57. William McKinley Samuels whose many deeds of charity and 8. Thomas Theodore Hall 58. William McKinley Ricketts kindness will ever be remembered 9. Ralp (sic) Combs Henderson 59. George Jasper Shirley by those to whom she extended the 10. Harry Albert Barrall 60. James McGill helping hand, until recent years 11. Jimmie Jackson 61. James Mitchell when age forced her to give up the 12. James Herr Wallace 62. John Herzogg Jr activities of her long and useful life. 13. Gussie Horace Swearingen 63. Elmer Eugene Laswell She and her beloved husband, who 14. Lee Bates Samuels 64. George Simmons Lee survives her, had labored side by 15. Leonard Omer Smith 65. James Green Brewer side, ever ready to do anything for 16. Daniel H. Gray 66. Thomas Bernie Lee the interest of their home and 17. George Schweckendieck 67. Garnie Merker community. 68. Lee Carpenter Harris 18. Burr Harris Burke Known to both young and old as 69. Herman Lee 19. John Thomas McCubbins Aunt Mildred, her annual visits in 70. Charlie Owsley Jaggers 20. William Simpson the last few years among her 71. Arthur Cecil Burns 21. Shirley Troutman Masden relatives and friends were always 22. Bernard Carlisle Roby anticipated with pleasure and 23. Joe Miller Jackson ***Notes from the Food interest, and now that she has 24. Jesse Akridge Administrator of Bullitt County departed from our sight, we can still 25. Alvie Leonard Beghtol regarding halting of wasting wheat have our memories. 26. James Evans Rizer during hauling, requirements for the 27. Bluford Harlan Clark selling of eggs and poultry. All 28. Quary Wess Cundiff persons having in their possession 29. John Henry Perkins

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***New Auto Law husband, who is an officer in the Mrs. Thelma Flesch has returned to English Army is in France. Louisville after a visit with friends Diffusion required on all cars that here. run at night; two lights dimmed in Mr. and Mrs. John Coakley, of front and one in the rear lighted on Illinois, is visited the former’s Mrs. Frank Harned is quite ill at this all cars standing on any street or parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. writing. Coakley. road at night; absolute elimination of Rev. Hameric, Pastor of Belmont the muffler cut out. speed limited to Mrs. Morgan has returned to her Baptist Church is visiting his parents 25 miles per hour; front and rear home in Elizabethtown after a few in West Virginia, but will return in license tags. week visit with her sister, Mrs. time to fill his regular appointment ***Letter from T. C. Carroll to Laura Lee. next Sunday. Local Board of Bullitt County Mrs. Jas. Wilson, of Charlotte, ***Hauling - All kinds of hauling on urging all young men to waive North Carolina, arrived Friday to my truck, moving furniture, stock of exemption and go get the spent some time with her mother, all kinds, freight and passengers. experience. - T. C. Carroll, Mrs. Fannie Percell. Prices reasonable, see me when you Washington DC have anything to move or haul. Fred Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hill, after a two ***Auto Turns over bank Harshfield, Livery, Feed and Stable. weeks visit with his parents, Mr. and Shepherdsville. Don Leslie of Lebanon Junction and Mrs. W. T. Hill, left Saturday for three of his friends while on his way the East. They will visit New York, ***Taken Up Notice - A Red Duroc to Louisville Sunday morning turned Washington and Baltimore before gilt, strayed to my place. Owner can over the bank at the south end of the they return to their home in San have same by proving and paying concrete bridge about 2 miles north Francisco. damages. Richard Moore, Cupio. of Gap-in-Knob. Fortunately no one Miss Fannie Compton spent the ***Notice to Public was seriously hurt. Fourth at Hebron, guest of her sister, Paroquet Springs and ground around Mrs. Hedges. ***Program of Picture Shows at the it is closed to the public. No Masonic Temple Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Roney will move trespassing on foot or other wise will July 13 - A Kiss for Susie, featuring soon to Lebanon Junction. Mr. be allowed. Anyone caught on Vivian Martin Roney has been appointed grounds will be prosecuted, all Supervisor of his division of L & N. fishing on ponds, known as Corn July 20 - Forbidden Paths, featuring Their many friends here regret to field and Paroquet Springs, all boats Vivian Martin lose such excellent neighbors. tied to banks on river of said land July 27, Reggie Mixes In, featuring must be moved at once. Mrs. B. Miss Elizabeth Collings has returned Douglas Fairbanks Simmons by S. B. Simmons. to Louisville after a visit with her Aug 3, The American Patriot, brother, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. ***BYPU will have a social at the featuring Wm. S. Hart Collings. home of Mrs. S. B. Stephens. Aug 13, Draft 258, featuring Mabel Mrs. W. W. Davis and daughter, ***Personal Elizabeth, spent the Fourth with Talaferro J. A. Barrall was in town Saturday. relatives at New Haven. Prices 5 & 15 cents, and 10 & 25 Bunk (sic) Simmons was down Miss Bertha Engle spent Tuesday in cents Saturday wearing his usual smile. the city. ***Belmont Richard Moore, of Cupio, was in Mr. and Mrs. Wathen Viers, of Mrs. Percy Godenweath (sic), of town Friday, shaking hands with his Stithton, are visiting the former’s Vancouver, British Columbia, is many friends. parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Viers. spending some time here with her Emerson Welch has a Maxwell. mother, Mrs. Duncan, while her

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Mrs. Frona Mitchell spent Saturday Mr. H. H. Combs left Tuesday for with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. here. Battle Creek, Michigan, to spend Smith. some time and take a needed rest Otha Quick, wife and son, of Mrs. Edwards, of Boston, has been and talk to the girls. Elizabethtown, spent Sunday with P. the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. H. Quick and wife. Mrs. Jas. O’Connell and two Croan. daughters, of Louisville, and Miss Chas. Cundiff, of Cupio, was here H. H. Combs left Tuesday for Battle Naomi Lindle, of Jeffersontown, Monday. Creek for his two weeks vacation. spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Several from here motored to C. Herps. Miss Austin O’Bryan has returned Lincoln Farm Sunday. after a visit in the city. Lieut. Salbert, brother of Mrs. Mr. Otis Corbin and wife, of Haywood, was in town a few hours ***Mt. Eden Monday, en route to his new Lebanon Junction, spent a few days Mrs. Elmira Pearl, of Louisville, her position in charge of a unit of last week with Mr. W. R. Monroe daughter, Mrs. W. L. Foster of physicians in an Aviation Camp. and wife. Highland Lark, spent several days of Chas. Jasper, of Waterford, was here Lieut. S. W. Bates returned to Fort last week with her daughter and Monday, shaking hands with his Oglethorpe last Sunday. sister, Mrs. Robt. Hardesty. many friends. Charlie is one of Miss Evelyn Bates leaves this week Miss Margaret Hardesty has begun Spencer County’s best men and we for a visit to Miss Stallings at her school at Sunny Side. Miss are always glad to have him with us. Greenville. Margaret is a charming young lady Mr. J. E. Weller was in town and her many friends wish her well. Mrs. Nannie Gross was the guest of Monday on business. Mrs. Margaret Foster a few days last Mrs. Nannie Gross is visiting Mrs. Bedford Crenshaw and wife spent week. M. J. Foster and family. Sunday with relatives in Leaches. Mrs. Dullie Marshall and little Mrs. John Chambers, Miss I. T. Mudd, of Belmont, was in town grand-daughter, of Louisville, Katherine and Mrs. Maggie Wise Monday. visited the Misses Coleman last spent one day last week with Mrs. week. M. J. Foster. J. T. Peak, of Louisville, spent Monday here. Mrs. B. L. Bowman, who has been Miss Gertrude Holsclaw has very low with typhoid fever, is some returned home after spending some Mrs. Geo. W. Pike and three sons, of better. time with Mrs. Frank Goldsmith. Louisville, spent the week end with Mrs. Robt. Howell. Mrs. Kate Fultz has returned from a Miss Julia Parker, of Cincinnati, her pleasant trip to the Blue Grass. nephew, Clarence, are with their Mrs. J. P. Waters, of Boston, is aunt, Mrs. J. B. Myres (sic). visiting Mrs. Clarence Croan and Mrs. Annie Lancaster and daughters Mrs. Robt. Howell this week. were week end guests of Mrs. T. C. Misses Gertrude Holsclaw, Margaret Coleman. Foster and Chas. Holsclaw spent Rev. Hilary Burns held a very Sunday with Mrs. J. B. Myers. successful meeting at Bullitts Lick T. C. Coleman received word last Church with 14 additions to the week that his son, Tom, had arrived Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Shafer and church and six taking membership safely in France. son, Geo. Jr, of Memphis, with the Christian Church and were Tennessee, are expecting to be with Miss Edith Hancock is visiting her baptized by Rev. Burdett, July 7. their grandmother, Mrs. M. J. Foster sister, Mrs. Turner, at Hazard. one day this week. The will spend Chas. Snawder and wife, of Cupio, Miss Zollie Swearingen spent the some time with relatives and friends. spent Monday here. week end with Miss Gussie Quick. Miss Jane Eva Holsclaw has Prof. Roby spent Tuesday in the city. Mrs. Myrtle Bradbury and Vera, of returned home for a vacation, after the city, are spending some time several months in the city.

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***Birth - Born to the wife of Frank Those entertained in the home of Joe home Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Losch, July 9, a 10 lb. boy. Dickey and wife of Mt. Washington Whitledge. were: J. W. Lloyd and wife, Will ***Pleasant Grove School opened at Pleasant Grove Gentry and wife, Herman Owen and with 41 enrolled. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Owen and two wife, T. H. Wise and wife, Misses sons, Leonard and Paul, were recent Lillian Lloyd, Della Ridgway, Chicken thieves recently visited guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Glacie Orms, Ruth Owen, Lois Mrs. Jas. Simmons’ young chicken Ridgway. Dickey of Bowling Green, Messrs pens. Will Bleemel, Waldo Gentry, I wish to correct a mistake. Miss Charlie Stallings, wife and son, Marvin Stallings, Mat Bleemel, little Weller, who will teach Pleasant Cecil, Will Gentry and wife spent Paralee, Hazel and Dorothy Lloyd, Grove School will board with Mrs. Sunday with “Uncle” Henry Ina Fern Gentry, Leola Owen and Hallie Armstrong and not with Mrs. Stallings and wife. Master G. C. Owen. J. W. Lloyd. “Uncle” Will Newkirk spent Sunday Roy Stallings and wife, of Harley Proctor and wife have gone with Nick Hall and wife. Shepherdsville, spent Saturday night to housekeeping. with the former’s parents, Louis Rev. Burns, of the city, will preach Sorry to say, Mrs. J. D. Hough is Stalling and wife. at Pleasant Grove Church second still on the sick list. Sunday night and also Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Vance and night. Rev. Burns, of the city, has been Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bridwell called as Pastor of the Pleasant motored to High Grove Sunday Mrs. Vernon Dickey and son, Grove Church. afternoon. Darrall, of Mt. Washington, spent a day and night the past week with her Miss Lula Stallings spent last week Mr. Leslie Figg has sold his farm, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis with her grandmother, Mrs. Jennie known as the Joe Dickey farm for Stallings. Whitledge. $2,000 profit and gets this year’s crop to Mr. Simpson and will give Miss Eudell Grant entertained H. C. Tyler and family spent possession about Christmas. Mr. relatives from the city Sunday. Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Simpson is a Spencer County man. Mrs. Lem Tyler, near Ting. Carl Owen and wife were recent “Aunt” Susan Hall, colored, is on guests of Fred Owen and wife. Mrs. T. H. Wise was an afternoon the sick list. guest of Mrs. Jas. Ridgway. Mrs. Ada Orms and Miss Della Mrs. Hugh Hall was in Ridgway were in the city the past Mrs. James and Mattie Ridgway Shepherdsville Friday. week. spent one afternoon with Mrs. Bettie Price. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent Sunday ***Cedar Creek with her son, Louis Whitledge. The broken whistle last Wednesday Rev. Edgar Pound filled his regular morning sounded doleful and we Mrs. Winnie Grant spent Friday with appointment at Victory Sunday were all anxious to know what made her mother, Mrs. Will Jones. morning and at Pleasant Hill Sunday it sound so song, we were in hope in afternoon. Vernon Dickey and wife, Sam Orms meant peace. and wife, Roy Stallings and wife, There will be an ice cream supper at Mrs. Leslie Figg’s mother, Mrs. and several others were entertained Victory School House Saturday King, of Shelby County, came last in the home of Louis Stallings and afternoon for the benefit of the new week to make a visit. wife Sunday, also Jess Ridgway and church that is being erected at this family. place. Miss Jennie Carpenter, of Shepherdsville, spent last week with Clay Whitledge, wife and mother, J. W. Barrall and family, of her sisters, Mrs. Geo. Armstrong and Albert Bass, wife and children, Miss Shepherdsville, motored up to see Mrs. John Whitledge. Roxie Whitledge, Claud Whitledge W. R. Greenwell and wife Sunday. and others were entertained in the

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J. B. Buky and two daughters, of Combs, Cashier. Lindsay Ridgway, Daugherty. The attendants were Shepherdsville, are spending this Clerk Bullitt County Court Misses Lillian Miller and Edna week with his brother-in-law, Vern Millett, Messrs John James and Will ***Report on the condition of the Jones and family. Heise, brother of the groom, while Lebanon Junction Bank. Total Miss Genevive Millett played the Misses Genevia (sic) Swearingen, of $145,462.04. H. M. Heizer, V. wedding march. Cedar Grove, Louvenia Kulmer, President, R. M. Hocker, Cashier. C. Messrs Edgar Porter of Bardstown W. Thomas, Notary Public The bride was dressed in a beautiful Junction, Willie Swearingen and gown of while voile and lace, while ***Report on the condition of the Chas. Morehead spent Sunday with Miss Miller was gowned in yellow Peoples Bank, Mt. Washington, Miss Mollie Roby and sister. and Miss Millett in pink voile. After Total $218,627.70. J. W. Harris, V. the ceremony supper was served, Mrs. Lee Bolton and the little son of President and Elma McGee, Asst. only the relatives and a few close Wm. Noe are on the sick list. Also Cashier. W. L. McGee, Notary friends were invited to the marriage. Mrs. J. H. Jones had the misfortune Public. Miss Mary Scott was one of the to get a very hard fall recently and ***Report on the condition of the most attractive of our younger girls, bruised her limbs up very badly. Peoples Bank, Shepherdsville. Total very popular with her social set, Mrs. Kate Greenwell spent one $317,590.39. R. L. Simmons, while the groom is also well known afternoon with Mrs. Charlie Newton. President, J. W. Hardaway, Cashier. here where he has lived for several V. H. Rouse, Clerk Bullitt County years. He is now a railroad man. Mrs. Violetta Thompson received court. They are boarding in the city until it the second letter, dated June 8, from is decided if Mr. Heise must enter her husband in France last Saturday. ***Hebron the army. He stated he was well and all right Over the top and then some. Last and would like to hear from the folks Mrs. Ann Dearing, of the city, is week was WSS week at Hebron as from Bullitt County. Any one spending some time with Mrs. J. R. well as the whole county, and thanks Ball. wishing to write to him, address - to Messrs Zimmerman, Sanders, Pvt. Horrie C. Thompson, Co. D, Croan and Tyler, we “did ourselves Mrs. J. F. Church and daughter spent 120 Inf., 30 Division, AEF, France proud”, to use a crude quotation. several days of last week with Mrs. John Birch and family, of Our quota was $1,000 worth and we J. R. Holsclaw. pledged $9,300 work with many Bardstown, spent Saturday and Miss Fannie Melton is the guest of good men not subscribing. Prof. Sunday with relatives here. We are Mrs. Edith Cochran of Sanders, with his high enthusiasm always glad to welcome them back Shepherdsville. home. and Mr. Zimmerman, with his sound logic, and both with their lofty Miss Dessie Cochran spent Friday Mrs. Henry Fuqua spent the week patriotic sentiments, made the results afternoon with Miss Mary Holsclaw end with her daughter, Mrs. John possible. and attended the WSS meeting at Shaw. Hebron. T. J. Brooks lead by taking $1,000 Virgil Roby, of Shepherdsville, worth and quite a number took $500 Rev. O’Lander of Mississippi spent Sunday at home with his worth of these baby bonds. Trust preached at Little Flock Sunday parents, Eli Roby and family. Hebron district to all possible to help evening. win the war, kill the kaiser and buoy Mrs. Violetta Thompson returned Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bell entertained th home the 4 after spending several up the boys. the string band Monday evening, day in the city having dental work ***Pretty Home Wedding quite a party of friends enjoyed the done. music and the social meet. The band The marriage of Miss Mary Scott ***Report on the condition of the composed of J. R. Ball, leader violin, and Mr. Geo. Heise was celebrated Dr. Henry Beeler, guitar, Vernon Bullitt County Bank, in at 9 p.m. June 25 at the home of the Bell, mandolin and Oliver Scott, Shepherdsville. Total - $273,261.29 bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver bass viol, are artists, every one in J. F. Combs, President and H. H. Scott by the Rev. Leonard

Page 140 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 love with music and too much week end with J. W. Brooks and Angelene Swearingen spent the cannon be said in praise of their family. Fourth in Bardstown. efforts, to give pleasure, and educate ***At An End Mr. and Mrs. Houston Smith, Dana us to a higher appreciation of this Barnes and Miss Francis McGee No more whiskey to be shipped into elevating talent. We take off our hats attended a picnic at New Haven the County. in their presence. They are giants, Fourth. every one. The anti-shipping bill passed by the Emma Lee Gentry spent Sunday last Legislature went in effect June Mrs. Hunter Vaughn and son, of with Ruby Peak. Montgomery, Alabama are the 20. According to the new bill, any guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. person who brings, transfers, Mr. and Mrs. P. B. S. Parrish spent Wilson Summers. Mrs. Vaughn was receives or transports liquor from Sunday with her brother, Jas. A. one of our loveliest girls and has any wet territory to any local option Harris, in Jefferson County. territory, or any one who receives, developed into a most charming A number from here attended the orders, or solicits orders for liquor in matron. picnics at Fern Creek and dry territory, is subject to a fine of Shepherdsville the Fourth. W. H. Cooper, of the city, has been $50 and ten days imprisonment. spending two weeks with his Pauline Johnson is visiting relatives Under the bill, it is unlawful for relatives and numerous friends here. at Fern Creek this week. He is looking fine and his friends anyone to bring home from wish he might resume his position as Louisville or any other wet town, Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Wilhoyte mail carrier if Roy Stallings is called any liquor for his own personal use. motored to Aberdeen, Ohio and to the colors. visited her parents last week. Her ***Mt. Washington little sister, Helen Gray, returned Mr. Wm. Crumbacker is still in the Messrs and Mesdames Bert and Hal with them for a visit. East. Hall spent Sunday with their father, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parrish and W. L. Hall and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Heise were out children and Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish, Sunday. Miss Mary Bell, of Huber, spent the spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Bennett Ball is with his parents here. week end with her sister, Mrs. J. C. L. Hall. Gentry. Bennett felt the wander lust four Miss Sara McGee is visiting her years ago and has seen quite a bit of Miss Lydia Herin and niece, cousin, Mrs. Adele Lochner, in the the world since he left Kentucky. He Margaret Holloway visited her city. will leave this week with his father uncle, S. C. Bridwell in Born to the wife of Fred for Nashville, Tennessee for Shepherdsville a part of last week. government positions. Swearingen, the Fourth, a girl. Miss Ida May Proctor, of New Alleen and Lillian Brooks are Mesdames J. W. Long, Laura Albany, spent the Fourth with Miss visiting their father, Clarence Anderson, Smith Harris, Misses Carrie Collings. Brooks. Birta Harris and Love Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Snider were spent a day last week with Mrs. The spirit of 1776 is abroad and the recent guests of Mr. Clarence Snider Claud Anderson. heritage of courage and patriotism and wife. from our ancestors is awaking in our Mrs. Ad Hough is in Toledo, Ohio, women and we see less frivolity and Mr. and Mrs. S. McGee, of visiting her son, Frank Hough and levity, more dignity and high resolve Louisville, were week end guests of wife. to work and pray and win. her son, Rev. D. R. Peak and wife. Mr. Arthur Goins and Miss Juanita Mr. Lathan is in Nashville, Edwin Barnes, of Louisville, is Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tennessee on government work. visiting his cousin, Hubert McGee. John Clark, were married the Fourth in Jeffersonville. They will make Neill Brooks and sister, Miss Royce Swearingen, Lewis Roby, their home with his parents near Evelyn, of Middletown spent the Misses Rebecca Parrish and Waterford.

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Messrs and Mesdames F. C. Porter Trustee Joe Chappell and family After being officially carried in and H. P. Wiggington and Miss spent Saturday in Louisville. Mr. Washington dispatches as “missing” Georgia Porter were Sunday guests Chappell reports a fine school since the sinking of the President of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith. attendance at his place. Lincoln, one of the largest transports used by the government in the “I sincerely hope that the state and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Parrish and Mr. conveying of troops across the county officials can and will enforce Oscar Porter motored to Tatham Atlantic, two Oklahoma City men Springs Sunday to visit the former’s the new school law for I am sick and are now safe and sound in New York tired of school children loafing daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Yates and Mr. City. One of the men, Sidney Yates. around stores and depots.” Taliaferro, is a former businessman Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Troutman and The above was spoken recently by of this city, while the other, Harry L. son, Vernon, of Cox’s Creek, spent Miss Verna Funk, a popular and well Bills is a resident of Lawton, but is Sunday with their son, C. F. known teacher at Brooks. well known in Oklahoma City. Troutman and wife. Miss Edyth Clark, who teaches at This welcome news reached their A Red Cross quilt pieced and quilted Sugar Valley on the Bardstown Pike, relatives and friends a few days ago by the ladies of this branch was sold was the week end guest of friends in letters from the sailors at New for $25.00. Mrs. Jennie Simpson here recently. York City. Tallaferro has a brother, was the lucky purchaser. She gave it William T. Taliaferro, living at 700 ***Trip to Mammoth Cave back to the Red Cross and it will be West Third Street, while the news of sold at public auction at the sale of A party of 5 West Point people Bills’ safe arrival was sent to a W. F. Queen next Thursday. motored to Mammoth Cave on July friend, Miss Leta Karr, who is 6. They were Corporal Welch, cashier at the D. F. Peyton Company Mrs. Adam Settle gave another quilt Herbert Gatewood, Mrs. Susan of this city. Prior to enlisting in the top already pieced and it will be Welch, Bessie Hart and Beulah Navy in the early part of April, finished immediately and sold. Gatewood. All spent a most 1917, when war was first declared ***Notice enjoyable time. on the Huns, Bills was in the employee of the above firm for two Mrs. Susan Welch was said by the Any person desiring to purchase years. sugar for canning and preserving cave manager that she was the oldest must make application for permits to lady that even went through the Taliaferro was connected with the the County Food Administration. J. cave. After spending several hours in Howard Roberts Motor Co. for a F. Combs, Food Adm. the cave and on her return to the period of three years prior to his Hotel, she was presented with a enlistment in the Navy last July 19, 1918 souvenir. The party returned to their December. He was a member of the home the following day. Masonic Lodge, having the degree ***School News of a Shriner. ***Former Bullitt County Boy on Miss Eunice Ridgway is the guest of Ship Sunk by Uboat. After completing a two months Miss Lula Ashby and other friends training period at the naval training here. We have received a clipping from an station at Newport News, VA, Oklahoma paper stating that two Prof. Chas. Bridwell, state school Taliaferro was assigned to the boys from there being saved. agent and at the present time training ship, U.S.S. Alabama and engaged in looking over the rural Mr. Taliaferro spent most all his life made a cruise to Cuba and back to schools here, reports the greatest at Huber Station and went West only New York City. During his training attendance so far this county has a few years ago. Following is from period, Taliaferro held the rank of ever had. the Oklahoma paper. Chief of Section, a non- commissioned rank, similar to a drill Prof. J. H. Sanders left Monday to Sidney Taliaferro and H. L. Bills sergeant in the Army. spend the week in the Teachers survivors of “President Lincoln”. Institute at Russellville, Ky. The following interesting story of the adventures of Taliaferro are

Page 142 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 extracts from the letter to his who were foolish enough to stay ***Bullitt County Writes home brother. behind and try to save their clothes May 6, 1918. Letter from Roy Ward, and valuables. “Was assigned to the troopship, somewhere in England. President Lincoln on the Tenth of I had about $25 in souvenirs which I Dear Mother, May, when we sailed for France had purchased for your children, in with over 5,000 troops aboard and addition to some money and the I received two letters from you 18,000 tons of cargo for the Allies. watch you made me a present of the yesterday, dated April 8 and 10. You We arrived in France safely and day I left home. Was satisfied to say you had at last gotten two of my unloaded our cargo and soldiers on save my life, so I let the highly letters. I also received one from May 23. We sailed for God’s prized tokens go down to a watery Uncle Loyd (sic) Ward, he did not country on May 29, under convoy of grave. write so very much, but I was glad to get it. several American and English A few minutes later, we saw a puff destroyers. of smoke arise on the horizon to the When you can, I wish you would The destroyers accompanied us for south of us. We thought it was a ship find out Roy Childer’s address and about five hundred miles, until we coming to our rescue and began send to me. We can hear the big were supposed to be out of the war cheering. But inside of thirty guns here, and the first time I heard zone. At 9:00 o’clock on May 31, we minutes, we were all keenly them, I thought is was thunder. I were suddenly attacked by a disappointed. It was the U-Boat expected things to be a lot worse submarine without warning. The returning. By her decks, it looked to than what they are. We get along first torpedo hit us. This one got us us as thought she was going to open fine if there is no mud, but it never amid ships and the call to abandon fire on our rafts and boats. Two misses more than one day till it rains ship followed. three-inch guns were mounted and again. trimmed for action. I was on watch in the engine room We get issued cigarettes over here. I and immediately after the second But they approached us with the give mine away as I don’t smoke. I shot struck us, we began to slowly question, “Where is your captain?” wish they would issue us a bar of sink. Great volumes of water rushed We all answered, “He went down chocolate instead. I wish you would in all parts of the ship. The engine with the ship.” A lieutenant was on send me a copy of the Everyday room and lower decks were flooded. board our boat and he was taken Engineering Magazine, as we do not prisoner. They then departed, but get very many papers to read, except The captain ordered all the boats and returned in a few minutes with a some daily papers from the biggest rafts over the side and at 9:30, we moving picture machine and took cities. I have not seen a Louisville were all clear from the wreck. Or pictures to take back and show their paper for three months and I commander, knowing that the Huns people. A Hellish Victory, as many certainly would be glad to get one. I would return for him, disguised of my shipmates said. will be glad when this war is over himself by donning an enlisted and home will certainly look good to man’s uniform. He pulled an oar We were in the water for about me, if I ever get back, also I have beside the men. twelve hours, when we were rescued been in the Army one year today. If the next day by US torpedo I dived overboard into the deep it was not for the YMCA, I don’t destroyers, who returned us to Brest. know what we would do. They green briny and swam to a raft, We sailed from Brest and arrived in which was unoccupied about fifty furnish us paper and ink to write New York City on June 12. All of home and what papers we get to feet away. It was tied to the swiftly our records were lost and we expect sinking ship, so I swam to a life boat read, entertainments such as movies to get furloughs to come home and music, also run a canteen where and reached it just in time to see our within a short time. good old ship go under. We were things are sold at cost. afraid that the suction would carry Harry Bills also spoke of returning I guess I must close as even this may us under, but it very little and did not to the city on a furlough within a not get by Censor for all I know. take anyone down with it, except very short time. twenty-four men and two officers, With love to all, Roy.

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Roy was one of Bullitt County’s first Nearly three centuries ago, our Fore Dandy Dixie Minstrels will pitch boys to enlist in the service of his Fathers crossed the troublesome sea their tents amongst us Monday, July county. and came to a land traversed by 22 for one performance, 25 people, savage beast and still more savage band and orchestra. Big free street ***Later, Somewhere in France. men. parade at noon. Two hours of fun, fun, fun. Come and chase the blues May 30, 1918. All for what? Was it in search of away. Show rain or shine under gold, or honor, and fame? No! No!, Dear Mother, water-proof tent lighted bright as A thousand times, NO. They were in day. I received two letters from you today search of a land where they might be and was very glad to get them. I also free to worship God according to the ***Mt. Eden got one from Mr. Newman. I may dictates of their own conscious in Dr. Geo. M. Barrall, of Kansas City, not get to ans. them for a week or so sure that they might be free and Kansas, has returned to his home yet. independent citizens. after spending several week with his I have moved again. I am under same Now for that very freedom, for family, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barrall Major I was last July when I was in and sister, Miss Josie. nd which they made almost the supreme 22 Aero Squadron. I believe this is sacrifice to obtain, is challenged. the best squadron I have been in and Mr. Vernon Martin, of St. Louis, I have been in four of them so far. And that is why Bullitt County is Mo, spent several days with relatives We are in camp by ourselves, now sending her Loyal sons across that and friends in this vicinity. self same sea in order that those no other squadron nearer 6 Rev. Brandon is having a meeting at same principles of independence and kilometers or about 3-1/2 miles and Mt. Eden. All come and bring freedom shall not pass away. we all like it although we have no friends. YMCA or anything near. We have a But remember that out of a great Mrs. Mattie Rouse, of Louisville, river about 1.4 miles from here, and sacrifice always comes good. After spent the week end with her mother I go swimming every evening. It is Valley Forge came Yorktown, after and family, Mrs. M. J. Foster. the first place that we have been near Bull Run came Appomaddox court of river of any size. With love, Roy. house; after Calvary came Pentecost; Quite a crowd gathered at Mrs. M. J. 91st Aero Squadron, A. S. Zone of and after the Kaiser shall come Foster’s Saturday evening to Advance. American, E. F. France Woodrow Wilson and Democracy. welcome Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Shaffer ***Our Boys and Geo. Jr, Mrs. Rouse and Miss ***Notice to Land Owners Ina F. Foster. Those present were: Last fall, some thirty-four of Bullitt Fiscal Court, on motion of Squire Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hardesty, Miss County boys were called to the Miller and seconded by Squire Margaret Hardesty, Robt. Hardesty colors. Many others have come this Wooldridge, ordered every owner, Jr, Chas. Daniel, Mr. Vernon Foster, spring to that ever increasing army controller and manager of lands Joe Foster and family, and Mrs. of might and right. Some few are bordering and abutting on the Public Maggie Wise. now in our home camp, but the vast Highways of Bullitt County to clear majority of us have been scattered to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Barrall spent bushes, shrubs, weeds and the “Four Winds”. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. overhanging limbs. Fines $20 to Hardesty. J. L. Williams, H. L. Funk, Dick $50.00 Lindsay Ridgway, Clerk. Metcalf, R. W. Applegate and C. M. Mr. Geo. Schaffer, wife and son, ***New Tax Law. Property tax C. Porter are now in Co. E 336th Inv. Mrs. M. J. Foster and Miss Ina Fern payers must now call at the office of Camp Sherman, Ohio. Foster spent Tuesday with O. P. the commissioner and make returns Means and family. Others have been sent to Texas, Ga. instead of waiting for the and Miss., still others have gone commission to hunt him up. Article Mrs. John Chambers and Miss across to change the name of “No signed Bert Shepherd, Tax Katherine spent Monday with Mrs. Man’s Land.” Commissioner, Bullitt County. M. J. Foster. ***Langes

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Mrs. Nannie E. Gross and Mrs. M. J. she leaves a host of relatives and be quartered there, they receive Foster spent one day last week with friends who mourn the passing of a many attentions from the good Mrs. R. B. Holsclaw. noble woman. people of Terre Haute, are dined every Sunday, besides many social Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smyser, Sam Mr. Frank Goldsmith, Mr. and Mrs. attentions otherwise. There are 103 Smyser, and Miss Leonora Bailey Gilbert Daugherty and daughter, young men, all from Ky in their motored to Frankfort Sunday and Pauline, spent Sunday with R. B. company. Their drill ground quarters inspected the Capitol and other place Holsclaw and family. and all on the College Campus and of interest. Mrs. Emma Troutman and niece their officers fine, courteous spent Sunday with John Chambers Misses Meta Riley Cooper and Edna gentlemen. Brooks spent Sunday with Miss and family. Paul and J. W. Brooks Jr went from Mary Holsclaw. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means spent this county for a eight week course part of Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Dr. W. J. Holsclaw, a former pastor, of Training before going “over Margaret Foster. will preach Sunday at Little Flock. there”. ***Notice Contractors J. R. Ball and son, Bennett, are in Mrs. Bettie Robards, of Bardstown, Nashville, Tenn. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Laura Sealed proposals will be received by Bell. the Bullitt County Fiscal Court for Mr. Lathan, who has been in the improvement and construction of Jacksonville, (sic) Tenn. at the Miss Lenore Bailey has made 400 5 miles of the Shepherdsville DuPont Powder plant returned home shirts for the soldiers since last Bardstown inter-county seat road, last week but went to Nashville September. I thinks it is the highest said road known locally as the Cane Saturday to work on the Government form of patriotic service to help Spring Road, beginning at Cedar plant. uniform our soldiers. What are you doing to help? Grove and extending to Nelson Mr. Wm. Crumbacker has returned County line. Specifications listed. after a pleasant trip East. It is sad to see our boys go to war, Signed, Lindsay Ridgway, clerk. but there is a whole lot of sickly W. J. Bell, Joe Brooks, Harry ***Hebron sentiment over it, too. The boys are Hesler, W. J. Wood and Tom Melton doing their duty, and it a reproach to motored to Fisherville Sunday to Mrs. Ada Gilmore Braithwaite, any young man to shirk that duty. attend preaching and were guests of beloved wife of Richard Braithwaite, What if you are over 31? Go and friends. Joe Brooks took them in is died Sunday morning, July 14, after volunteer for service. Share the car. an illness extending over 5 years. sacrifice and earn a share in the She was a daughter of Perry Gilmore Miss Nadine Melton spent last week victory that is just ahead. and of fine ancestry. She was 51 with Mrs. Albert Smith. years of age, a devoted Christian Dr. J. R. Holsclaw was called at wife and mother, and leaves a Miss Fanny Melton has returned midnight Monday to attend little husband, one daughter, Mrs. Mason after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Cochran Thelma Becker, who was very ill, is Williams and a son, Ernest at Shepherdsville. now better. Braithwaite. Prof. Tom Cochran has gone to New ***Deaths York for special training for military Her funeral was preached at her Dorothy Trunnell, little daughter of service. residence and the interment in Mr. and Mrs. Niel (sic) Trunnell, Hebron Cemetery Monday Mrs. Herbert Lee and son will visit died Monday night, aged about one afternoon. her parents here this week. year. She is also survived by four sisters, Paul Holsclaw, who is taking a Mrs. Mattie Raymond, wife of Mrs. Amelia Clark, Mrs. Lillie Orms technical course for the Government Calvin Raymond, died at the home of the city, Mrs. Sue James and Mrs. at Rose Polytechnic Ms. writes most of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Julia Howell of the city, one brother interesting of their life and work Johnson of this place Saturday J. W. Gilmore of Prestonia, besides there. Being the first detachment to evening.

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She was about 28 years old. She ***Somewhere in France. Mr. Christ not gained any headway. In a few leaves a husband and one son and Schaeffer, of Chapeze, just received minutes, the entire bucket brigade daughter. a letter from his son, Oscar P. was out and everybody was carrying Schaeffer, who is on the front lines, water. Several fire Extinguishers Funeral services were held Sunday stating he is well, and has been made were secured and the fire was gotten after which her remains were laid to Corporal. under control and put out. rest in Hebron Cemetery. ***Notice - Summer festival At the time the fire started, there was Mrs. Richard W. Braithwaite, died at Saturday, July 20, for benefit of no wind, which helped the fire her home in Zoneton, Sunday Holy Redeemer Church at Walnut fighters. It was sure lucky that it was morning, July 14. Although Mrs. Grove, Chapeze Ky. Refreshments, gotten out, for it would have burned Braithwaite had been in bad health special prizes given. most of the buildings in town. from some time, her death came unexpected. Mrs. Braithwaite was an ***Births ***Mr. C. D. Lee fell Sunday evening and broke his left arm, just ideal wife and mother, and leaves to Born to the wife of Willie Hatfield, above the wrist. Dr. Kerr was called mourn her loss a husband, Richard a girl, Pauline W. Braithwaite, two children, Mrs. and set the arm. Mason Williams and Ernest Born to Mr. and Mrs. B. L. ***Personal Braithwaite, one brother, John W. Bowman, a son. Gibson of Jefferson County, three Misses Dorothy Samuels and Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dawson, sisters, Mrs. I. Jas and Mrs. William Dorothy Maraman spent the week a son. Clark of this county and Mrs. end with Misses Susie and Mary Howell of Louisville. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Catherine Maraman. Underwood, a son. She was laid to rest at Hebron Mr. Carlile Fort, of Louisville, spent Cemetery Monday afternoon. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank the week end with B. L. Bowman Jr. Maraman, a son. ***Be Careful with Booze Wheat fans for sale by Lutes & Co. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Town Marshal, F. W. Maraman, Oscar Porter and Dr. Filch, of Mt. Crenshaw, July 17, twin sons. arrested two men last Friday evening Washington, spent Monday here. for drinking and having whiskey in ***Notice to the ladies of Bullitt Willie Weller, of Missouri, has their possession. Judge Bradburry, County. Miss Lillie Goldnamer will arrived to spend some time with after giving them a good lecture, let meet the ladies of Bullitt County at relatives here. them go as it was the first time but the Court House to demonstrate how will use the law hereafter. to make Wheatless Bread and Dr. S. W. Bates spent Sunday here Sugarless Cake, for which premiums with his family. Judge Bradbury ordered the will be offered. Marshall to take the booze and pour E. Z. Wiggington of Zoneton was it out and break the bottles. ***Red Cross United organized at here Monday. Cedar Grove with 35 members. Several thirsty ones looked on and it Robt. Johnson and mother of Officers elected: Mrs. Trusia was too bad to lose John Barleycorn, Wilmington, Del. have arrived to Ratcliff, chairman; Wm. as it was so high and hard to get. spend some time with Mrs. Swearingen, Secy; Miss Pearl Johnson’s sisters and brother, the It is now against the law to have in Mason, Treasurer, Mrs. Daisy Misses Coleman of The Meadows. your possession or giving anyone a Middleton, inspector of work. drink. Thanks to J. R. Zimmerman and Mrs. C. D. Lee and daughter, Miss Prof. Sanders for help. Thelma, F. W. Lee and wife motored ***Notice to contractors to Hodgenville Sunday. ***Fire Bids will be received for the Heaty Beard, of West Point, was construction of four culverts on the Last Thursday night, fire was here Monday on business. Blue Lick and Brooks Station Roads. discovered in the rear end of G. S. Patterson’s store. At that time, it had

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Mrs. Wm. Wade spent Saturday in Sunday: Mesdames Sue Maraman, Mrs. Kate Fultz spent Sunday with Louisville. Minnie Maraman, Mr. and Mrs. C. Mrs. Eva Brown. A. Masden, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Mr. and Mrs. Browns, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Jess Hardaway and little son Masden, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W. Edward, of Louisville, and Mrs. are visiting her parents in Louisville. Maraman, Misses Ophelia and Wm. Wade attended a home coming Eugenia Masden, Mildred Maraman, Misses Nellie Ramsey and Dora at new Salem Church Sunday. Messrs Harry Harper, Obra Lee Irvin, of Jeffersonville, Ind, spent Miss Clara Linn Funk, of Brooks, H. Masden and Richard Maraman. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. P. Pike, and Alva Crenshaw, of Herps. Mrs. Sue Maraman is spending some Cincinnati, spent last week with time with her daughter, Mrs. Ewing Mrs. W. C. Herps spent Thursday Miss Willie Mae Ridgway. Crenshaw. and Friday in Louisville the guest of Miss Willie Mae Ridgway spent the Miss Mary O’Connell. Frank Maraman has been appointed week end with in Lebanon, the guest Tom (sic) Marshal and is going after Dr. David Smith attended the annual of Miss Cordia Walston. loafers and speeders in a manner that meeting of the Ky Veterinary Mr. Trainer Roby, of Belmont, deserves praise. Mr. Maraman has Medical Association at Shelbyville fractured his collar bone last had long experience in police and last Wednesday and Thursday. Saturday. detective work, is perfectly fearless Johnnie Chambers spent Wednesday and the town is fortunate in securing evening here. Mr. Levi Roby has has his hand his services at this time. painfully hurt in an auto accident. Mrs. G. S. Patterson has returned Another machine backed into his Miss Mary Palmer Combs is home, after spending some time with car. spending a few days in the city with her parents in the city. Mrs. Huber. Mr. Chas. Lee fell and broke his arm Lena Patterson left Monday to spend Mrs. Alvin Taylor, of Louisville, last Sunday afternoon. some time with her grandparents in spent Monday with her aunts, the the city. Mr. Lee Samuels fractured some ribs Misses Pope. last week while plowing a fast team ***Pleasant Grove in a new ground. Mesdames Allen and Troutman Woodford spent Wednesday with Listen to what Major General J. Mr. John Hoagland fractured two Mrs. O. P. Means. Franklin Bell tells about Uncle ribs while driving into a shed on top Sam’s thirty thousand boys at Camp Woodford Troutman leaves this of a load of hay last week. He was Upton. Almost without exception, week to spend 10 days at Dawson caught between the roof and his load their behavior is beyond criticism. Springs. and mashed considerably. (Lots of praises for them) Mrs. Jennie Johnson and Robt. of The typhoid cases in town are all Mrs. Will King and son, Paul, of improved at this time. Wilmington, Del., are guests of the near Mt. Washington, spent a day Misses Coleman. Roy Stallings left Monday to join the past week with her cousin, Miss Uncle Sam’s fighting crowd. Misses Stewart and Allen, of Eudell Grant. Glendale, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Oscar Kulmer, of L. O. Smith, of Brooks, left Monday W. C. Morrison. for Lexington, where he will receive Shepherdsville, spent Wednesday a course as a machinist for Uncle Miss Clara Linn Funk leaves this with Mrs. Eva Bridwell. Sam. week for Washington DC where she H. C. Tyler has an auto. has secured a nice position with the Mrs. Robt. Bemis moved to the city Government. Mrs. Jas. Ridgway spent one Monday and Will Clem moved to afternoon with Mrs. T. H. Wise. the house vacated by Mrs. Bemis. Mesdames Means and Troutman spent Thursday in the city as guests Mrs. Thos. Bridwell spent Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Crenshaw of Mrs. J. B. Monroe. with Mrs. Chas. Stallings. entertained the following guests

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Born to the wife of Everett Guy Hecker spent Saturday and ***The Mt. Washington Road Armstrong, July 12, a boy, Gordon Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Ida Claud Gentry has purchased a new Raymon. Hecker at home. cornet. Edward Owen and family K. S. Grant and wife were recent Mrs. C. H. Maddox and daughter, entertained several guests last week guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson at Stella Marie, have returned from end. Bell’s Mill. Louisville, where they visited her Rev. Burns has accepted the call as Misses Lillian Lloyd and Glacie mother, Mrs. Mary Hawkins and pastor of Pleasant Grove Church. Orms spent Friday with the former’s other relatives. sister, Mrs. Carl Owen. K. S. Grant and family entertained Mrs. Ida J. Hecker spent Friday with several guests Sunday from the city. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg her sister, Mrs. Curtis Harris. entertained several guests Sunday. Arch Trigg, who is in military After a four weeks stay with her service at Ft. Benjamin, is here for Joe Dickey, wife and daughters, niece, Mrs. Orien Nunnelley, Mrs. ten days to visit his mother and Miss Wava and Ruby, were guests Mollie Bridwell has returned to the friends. Saturday night and Sunday of Mr. home of Mrs. J. E. Harris for an and Mrs. Geo. Armstrong and indefinite stay. Marvin Stallings spent Sunday with attended church at Pleasant Grove, his brother, Roy Stallings, of John Peacock sold a veal calf for also Wm. Gentry and wife. Shepherdsville. $25.50 and Chas. Fisher sold one for H. C. Tyler and family spent $27.55. Mike Brumley and family were Saturday with his father, Lem Tyler. guests Sunday of Alvin Owen and Miss Lillie Maddox was a week end wife of near Mt. Washington. Louis Stallings, wife and son, guest of Miss Sina (sic) Clark. Russell, Harley Proctor, wife and Miss Mayma (sic) Owen spent Mr. and Mrs. William Clark and son, master Augustus E. Proctor, Saturday and Sunday with the Miss Mary Elizabeth Clark, of the were entertained in the home of Mr. Misses Hall, Grace, Beryle and Bardstown Road, attended services and Mrs. Thos. Bridwell Sunday. Ernestine, also Arch Trigg. at Bethel Sunday morning and were ***Mt. Washington Boy is dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Aunt Susie Hall (colored) passed Wounded Santer. away July 9th of complication of diseases. She was laid to rest in W. L. Carrithers, a farmer living Mr. and Mrs. Orien Nunnelley and Bethel Cemetery. near Mt. Washington, has been Master Conrad Ethan were guests notified that his son, Robert I. Saturday night of their parents, Mr. We are glad to hear Miss Mary Kirk Carrithers, has been severely and Mrs. Oscar Owen. was able to come home and hope she wounded while fighting with the will soon be well again. Prof. C. E. Dudley, of Earlington Marines in France. Ky, Field Sect. of the Sunday School Miss Roxie Whitledge was a guest Young Carrithers, who is twenty-six Board of the Louisville Conference of her brother, Louis Whitledge years of age, enlisted in the Marines of the M. E. Church will speak in Sunday. last December. According to the behalf of the Sunday school work Mrs. Dave Armstrong, of Mt. notification received from July 21 at Bethel Church. Washington, spent Friday with the Washington, Carrithers was Guy L Hecker, of the city, spent the family of Everett Armstrong. wounded in the fighting June 8. week end with his mother, Mrs. Ida Rev. Burns was entertained in the He has an uncle, C. R. Carrithers, Hecker. home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest and two cousins living on State Mrs. Blanche Gentry visited her Simmons Saturday night and Street in Louisville. sister-in-law, Mrs. W. S. Gentry last Sunday. ***Advertisement - The Detroit week. Vapor Oil Stove. J. L. Kelly, Jas. Gibson, of Belmont, was a guest Lebanon Junction. of relatives in this vicinity last week.

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Mrs. Elizabeth Owen spent Friday morning, July 9, 1918. Death was Miss Eunice Ridgway and Miss and Saturday with her daughter, due to a complication of diseases Sallie Self have been chosen to teach Mrs. Albert Fisher. from which she had been a patient the school at Nichols, near Cupio. sufferer for a long time. School will begin as soon as the new Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Orms and Miss school house is completed. Audra Regena Orms were guests She had been a faithful member of Sunday of Mrs. Orms’ brother, Bert Bethel Methodist Church for almost The following teachers were here Ridgway and family. fifty two years, having been Saturday and attended the teachers converted in Aug. 1866 under the meeting in the afternoon: Margaret J. W. Warner and family spent the pastorate of Rev. Jacob P. Goodson. Hardesty, Gussie Quick, Varina week end at Waterford with their Mudd, Chas. Daniel, Alma Forrest, She leaves one sister, Margaret, of grandfather, E. J. Williams. Elizabeth Weller, Nadine Melton, Louisville, and one brother, George, Nellie Scott, Edna Starks, Ethel Miss Ida Mae Owen is in the city the of Bardstown. guest of her sister, Mrs. Elmer Jones. Wise, Nancy Trunnell, Maggie Her remains were laid to rest in the Wise, Mary Dawson, Willie Mae Miss Zella Owen has returned home Bethel Cemetery Wednesday Ridgway, Ida Greenwell, Bertha from a visit to her friend, Miss morning. Engle, Jennie Carpenter, Chas. Willie Chickering, at Cupio. Bridwell and wife, Virginia Goodlet ***For Sale - Ford automobile, 1915 Mrs. Pearl King was in the city last and one or two patrons. model, 5 extra good tires in good week the guest of her aunt, Mrs. order, will demonstrate. Price We will have only a six month term Phronia Brown. $325.00 J. W. Thompson, West the coming year and the per capita Dorsey Hecker is on the sick list. Point, KY has been declared $5.25. Robt. Lanyans has ordered a new July 26, 1918 This is an increase over the past two trombone from a Cinn. firm. years, but the same as in 1915. ***School News Orien Nunnelley was in the city Misses Mary Bell and Mollie Roby Tuesday on business. Miss Bertha F. Engle, who has been each held an ice cream supper at teaching in the South has been given their school buildings Friday Bert Ridgway lost a mare with colt a place in the Lebanon Junction evening, while Miss Lillian Monroe the first of the week. Graded Schools. The other teachers gave an entertainment and pie social Mesdames Borders, Struble and there are Prof. Allison, Prof. at Cane Run, the previous week. Miller, Miss Russell Borders, Sam Carpenter, Mrs. Allison, Lillie From $25 to $50 was realized at and Manor Borders of the city spent Mooney, Mary J. Trunnell and each place. Lillian Thompson. Tuesday in the home of W. L. Hall The school attendance is still and Mrs. Hall. Ky Moonlight schools to open growing and trustees in most cases Mrs. J. O. Simmons and daughters, August 12th. This movement now are following the law and telling the Iva Mae and Marylea, spent Tuesday tracked up by the State Council of parents what to expect. defense and every other patriotic with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. The trustees at Chappells, Brooks, organization of the state. Hough. and Beech Grove Flats have The many friends of Mrs. Eliza Miss Ada Monroe is teaching in investigated the truants and in most Kyser, of Fern Creek, will regret to Spencer County, Miss Phelps in cases have gotten them in school. Shelby, Miss Pitman at Pineville, hear of her death which occurred at ***German Arrested for Wishing and Miss Funk goes to Jefferson. her home a few days ago. Hun Victory We are now about to run short of Dexter and Arson Moore visited A German who gave his name as Tri teachers for Bullitt County schools. their uncle, Mitchell Moore and Wessel, his home as Louisville, and family Saturday. Letter from Greensburg Supt. asking his occupation as shoemaker, was Aunt Susan Hall, colored, died at the for five teachers, but we were unable arrested near Taylorsville and placed home of Mrs. Jane Hall, Tuesday to send them a single one. in jail, after he had expressed the

Page 149 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 wish that Germany win the war. He 4. Bennie Combs Miller Germany soon and I am in hopes said he came from Germany in 1885 5. Jas. Edward Simon that I shall be at the front to see the when he was 14 years old and that if 6. Charles French finish. 7. John H. Burris he (can’t read) he would fight What has Emil Hoke done? Has he 8. John Henry Warden against the Allies, but that here he reported for Naval training yet, or 9. Herbert A Wineholder could do nothing. He had no has he given out the notion: I do not 10. Lum Pugh naturalization papers with him. expect an answer from this for some 11. Henry H. Love Wessel was held, awaiting the time, as a Canadian solider here 12. Wm. John Bleemel arrival of a Federal officer. received some letters this morning 13. Jas. Posey Grant ***Returns to their northern home. that were mailed to him in Feb. 14. Barney Hatton Weller Mrs. Kuhn and her charming 15. Lee Emmitt Corum I think I shall write to Maud tonight daughter and son of Buffalo, NY, 16. Walter C. Haller and fine out how they all are in VA. who have spent the last year here, 17. Ernest Corum I suppose Dr. Overall is still at Camp have returned to their home in New 18. Ollie Rice Lee in Base Hospital. York. While here, they made many ***Auxiliary Meeting Has Tyler’s regiment moved from friends who hated to see them leave Camp Taylor yet? Have you heard W. C. Club met with Mr. Edd Ash. and hope to have them to return from Aunt Della lately? I have Our hearts are saddened by the soon, to make this their permanent written her a number of times, but leaving of Bernard Roby and Ernest home. have never received an answer to Hibbs, Mr. Fitzgerald left Tuesday ***Lands Safely Overseas any of my letters. to join the Navy. Mrs. J. A. Mrs. Ora L. Roby has just received a Crenshaw will entertain club Aug. 1. I never saw so much activity in my card from her brother, Jas. Hilary Mrs. J. V. Rouse. (Highlights) life as there is over here; girls and Hardy, notifying her of the safe everybody working for all there is in ***Von Hindenburg Dead arrival of his ship overseas. it. Talk of France losing heart, it Field Marshall Von Hindenburg, in looks like they were in fair straits Mr. Hardy is a member of the 54th charge of the German armies is dead yet. Division and after leaving Camp after a story interview May 16 with Taylor was stationed for some time Well, as there is no news but war the German Emperor at headquarters at a southern training camp, where news and scenery, it is rather at Spa, Belgium. It was followed by he was given extensive training in difficult to write, so will close for an apoplectic stroke, which the Signal Corp Department. now, but will write ever so often and ultimately resulted in the field let you know how I am getting marshal’s death. (highlights) The is welcome news, as many along. Bullitt County boys were members *** On Active Service, American of this division and are supposed to I remain as ever, Your loving son, Expeditionary Forces have been on this ship. Heisner Dear Mother: Mr. Hardy was called to Camp To his mother, Mrs. Dora Harris. I am writing you again as I know Taylor just five months before the ***Births day he landed on Foreign Soil for that even though I do not hear from service “over there”. you, that you are very much Born to the wife of Maynard interested in my welfare; so as long Snellen, July 19, a boy. ***Boys Off for Camp Taylor as it is possible, I will write Born to the wife of Grover Logsdon, frequently. Eighteen fine looking young men July 21, a boy. left Monday morning for Camp This is certainly fine weather over Taylor: Born to the wife of Jas. R. here and we are having things as Richardson, July 21, a girl. 1. John Henry Keith convenient as possible under the 2. Vernie Childers present conditions. It certainly looks ***Notice - School will begin Aug. 3. Harry Ash as if there was a black ending for 5th at Mt. Elmira with Miss Bertha

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Wallace as teacher. Jasper Foster, Magistrate, District 3 - M. F. Weller Mr. and Mrs. Polk Herin of the city Trustee. spent the week end with his mother. Magistrate, District 4 - J. C. ***Pioneer News forced to raise Wooldridge J. H. McFarland, of Kansas City, is prices to $1.25 in the county and visiting his mother, Mrs. W. S. Constable, Shepherdsville No. 1 - $1.50 out of the county. McFarland. Frank Maraman ***For Sale - 2 mules, 2 cows, and 1 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown and Miss Town of Shepherdsville sow. I am forced to sell this stock on Mabel Parrish, of Louisville, were account of being hurt in the wreck Police Judge - Leroy Daniel week end guests of their sister, Mrs. Dec. 20. T. W. Hoagland, Bardstown Jennie Gentry. Town Attorney - T. C. Carroll Junction. Miss Ruby Lee Porter, of Town marshal - W. A. Cook ***For Sale - Nice fresh cow. Fred Jeffersontown, spent last week with Hatzel, Brooks, Ky. Tom Hornbeck, C. L. Croan, Dr. Miss Georgia Porter. David Smith. ( Not sure what their ***Lost, strayed or stolen, a chester Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thorne, of positions are - Edith) white pig. J. W. White, Brooks, KY Zoneton, visited her aunt, Mrs. Town Clerk - Daniel Gober Helen Long Sunday. ***County Directory Treasurer - Howell Smith Lilbern Parrish is spending a few Circuit Court - days at Middletown with Margaret ***Big Battle is growing in Circuit Judge - D. A. McCandless Smith. intensity. Germans throw in France Commonwealth’s Attorney - Lewis Reserves, slowing up retreat. Born to the wife of Arthur Owen, the Williams Americans Still Gaining (Article) 17th, a girl, Thelma Loraine. Circuit Clerk - V. H. Rouse ***For Sale - One Jersey Cow and Born to the wife of Genus Calf, one plug horse, two horse, gray Crenshaw, the 18th, a girl. County Court - gasoline engine. C. C. Hackney, Messrs and Mesdames J. W. Harris Preston Street Pike. Judge - C. P. Bradbury and R. E. McAfee motored to the Attorney - T. C. Carroll ***Mt. Washington city Monday. Clerk - Lindsay Ridgway I. H. Herin, of Memphis, is visiting Rev. D. R. Peak will begin revival his mother, Mrs. I. W. Herin. services at Bethel Monday night. Jailer - W. F. Monroe Miss Harriet Gray, of Maysville, is Revival services are in progress at Sheriff - J. W. Croan the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. B. the Baptist Church here. Mr. Deputies - Burr Harris, Clarence Wilhoyte. Baggett, of Louisville, has charge of Dawson, Henry Jones, D. O. Gober. the singing and will assist the pastor Mrs. Lewis Harris spent last week in in preaching. Assessor - Bert Shepherd the city with her son, Stuyler Harris. The Red Cross workers here are Miss Ruby Peak is visiting Miss Deputy assessor - Ike Mudd getting very impatient at not hearing Mary P. Combs in Shepherdsville. School Supt. - O. L. Roby from their headquarters in regard to Mrs. T. H. Parrish and daughter, work to be done. We hear of other Surveyor - Chas. G. Bridwell Susie May, spent from Thursday units knitting and read in the papers Coroner - Dr. J. H. Shafer until Saturday in the city with Mrs. of the work in progress and can’t Mac Borders. understand the lack of material in Magistrate, District 1 - R. H. Miller Bullitt. Mr. Holsclaw and grandson of Magistrate, District 2 - W. T. Taylorsville, spent part of the week Bardstown Junction Baptist Church Carrithers with his daughter, Mrs. Clarence schedule. Herbert Haywood, Pastor. Snider.

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***Personal Our new Town Marshal, Frank Dr. David Smith, the cartooning Maraman has about rid this old Burg Veterinarian, has just received some Mrs. J. F. Krodel and daughter, of of loafers and booze toters and is news from his old friend, Dr. Walter Jasper, Ind., have arrived to spend now engaged in cleaning up the Brooks, who lives in Montgomery, some time with relatives. streets. All of which is in line with Ala. Dr. Brooks is still hugging the S. P. Smith, of Belmont, was here military necessities and we “Blue Book” and pushing the Monday. commend Marshal Maraman for his candidacy of Hunter Vaughn for the efficience. legislature. The “Blue Book” is the W. C. Morrison is on the sick list. automobilists bible, chart, compass Mrs. Hunter Vaughn and son, T. W. Hoagland, who was hurt in the and guide. Being a bookworm and Hunter Jr, who have been visiting at wreck here Dec. 20, and kept in the scholar, Dr. Brooks has mastered the the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson infirmary for 6 months returned to “Blue Book” and can tell you the Summers, left for their home near his home July 4th. Mr. Hoagland road to any place in the South. Dr. Montgomery, Ala., last Monday received several breaks in the wreck, Brooks has a world of good friends evening. Mrs. Vaughn, who was left leg broken below the knee, knee in Bullitt who are for him all the Miss Bettie Summers before her cap broken, elbow crushed, face cut time, and they rejoice to know that marriage, is pleasantly remembered all to pieces, head mashed, right side he is making good in Montgomery. by her numerous friends and each hurt, with several other parts broken. year when she come back to her Frank Goldsmith and Woodford John D. Harned, of Belmont, was “Old Kentucky Home”, she receives Troutman left Sunday for a ten days here Monday. a royal reception. For several stay at French Lick. sessions, she was a member of the C. P. Bradburry threshed his oat C. E. Alford and Jasper Foster spent faculty of the high school here, crop Saturday. Tuesday here. where she was held in very high Squire Carrithers spent Monday esteem. Bright of mind, clinging Mrs. Bedford Crenshaw spent here. always to the right, and always for several days this week in Leaches. her friends, she numbers her friends O. W. Pearl moved to his new home R. M. Hocker, of Lebanon Junction, by the hundreds. was in town Monday. on Lee Street Tuesday. And, by the way, while Mrs. Vaughn Henry Massey, of Lebanon Junction, Mrs. Palmer Landers, of Springfield, was up here, her husband, Hon. Missouri, Miss Hall Warren of was here Tuesday. Hunter Vaughn Sr was induced to Louisville, and Mrs. Phil Henderson enter the legislative race in Mr. Sam Allen and family, of spent Friday with Mrs. Horace Montgomery County and the Bowling Green, spent the week end Maraman. aforesaid gentleman is now with his brother, Rev. Allen and Miss Mary Hardaway and mother campaigning with all the zeal that he Mrs. Allen. spent Thursday with Mrs. Horace can command. He has been a Mrs. Nannie Gross spent the week Maraman. member of two legislatures where he end with Mrs. O. P. Means. took a leading part, getting through Mrs. Fred Hatzel and daughter, many important measures, and when Mrs. Cornell, of Louisville, was the Wilma Lee of Brooks, spent he goes back, his friends predict that guest of Mrs. C.F. Allen Friday. Tuesday with Mrs. J. W. Barrall. he will pave the way for something Mrs. J. B. Monroe and Miss Mack Roby, of Fancy, spent higher and larger. Every man, Frederick of New York spent Tuesday here. woman and child who met Hunter Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Vaughn on his visits to Kentucky Troutman. Crist Englebrecht, of Brooks, was will pull for him. Honest, energetic here Tuesday. and staunch in his friendship and Mrs. Nannie E. Gross spent a few Word has been received that Carl true to his principles, he is a man days this week with Mrs. Barbara Smith has arrived safely “over among men and such men, and only McElroy at Brooks. there.” such men, deserves to win.

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Mrs. J. B. Monroe and aunt, Miss ***Program for the Sunday School Ernest Hibbs and Bernard Roby Frederick, spent Friday with Mrs. O. Convention, Shepherdsville leaves July 23 for the Navy. Also P. Means. Methodist Church. Mrs. Pearl Lee, several other young men goes to Sec. Camp Monday from here. We wish Mrs. C. F. Meredith, of Louisville, is them all a safe return in the future. the guest of Mrs. Mary Meredith this ***Cedar Creek week. Hugh Hall, wife and little daughter, Rev. Edgar Pound filled his regular Dorothy, of Pleasant Grove, spent appointment at Victory Sunday. Mrs. Volmer is the guest of Mrs. S. Saturday and Sunday with her sister, A. Hornbeck this week. Mr. Conrad Ratcliff and family of Mrs. Chas. Newton. near Lotus were recent guests of his Misses Ruby Peak and Margaret Mrs. Ruby Skillton (Sic), and two brother, Chas. Ratcliff and family. Combs were week end visitors of children, of Louisville, returned Miss Mary P. Combs. Miss Bertha Trunnell, of home after spending a few days with Mrs. Ida Hecker and Dorsey spent Shepherdsville, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Vern Jones. Mrs. Fronia Mitchel. Sunday with Mrs. Roy Stallings. Misses Zilpah and Eugenia Crist Miss Ethel Newman spent last week J. W. Barrall and family, of motored to Louisville Saturday. Shepherdsville, and E. B. Samuels of in Louisville. Wm. King and family and Miss Inez Barrallton, spent Saturday night and Bishop, of Mt. Washington, were the Miss Lida Barbour is the guest of Sunday with W. R. Greenwell and guests of relatives here Saturday and Mrs. Will Hays and other friends family. here. Sunday. Paul Jones, of Mt. Washington, Lem Swearingen and family Atty Lee Hamilton, of Louisville, spent the week end with relatives spent Sunday with his mother. entertained the following visitors here. Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Deacon, Miss Evelyn Bates has returned from Messrs Edgar and Hugh Porter, of Miss Margaret Hughes, Norman a pleasant visit with Miss Stallings. Bardstown Junction, spent Saturday Bridwell, Alf Weller and others. Dr. D. A. Bates, wife and children and Sunday with Miss Mollie Roby. Henry Lutes and family spent and Mrs. Alice Jackson of Okolona, Mrs. Arp Harmon is spending a few Saturday and Sunday with his sister, spent Thursday with Mrs. S. W. days with her daughters, Mrs. I. L. Mrs. Jonce Clark. Bates. Jones and Mrs. Lem Swearingen. Jonce Clark received a letter from Mr. Frank Goldsmith and W. B. Chas. Ratcliff and family motored Harold Barnes, the past week. He Troutman are at French Lick this out to see his sister-in-law, Mrs. says France is a pretty country and week. Conrad Ratcliff, who remains very everything is raised there except Miss Dove Lash and C. F. Troutman low at this writing. corn as the seasons are too short for Jr spent a part of Sunday at that. Mrs. Horrie Thompson also Mrs. Kate Hall and daughter, Grace Shelbyville. received a beautiful souvenir from and Mike Brumley and wife of her husband last Monday week, Miss Catherine Rouse is giving a Pleasant Grove vicinity spent dated June 23rd. house party for Misses Elizabeth Tuesday night with the former’s Patrica Duane, Consulo Simmons, brother, Jess Roby, who remains ill. *** Au Revoir party Messrs Robt. Hays Simmons, Mrs. Nannie Grant spent Friday with Miss Dessa L. Harris gave an Au Townsend and Edward Duane. her mother-in-law, Mrs. Frank Revoir party for several boys that J. C. Thompson and wife, of Grant. will leave for various camps this Zoneton, spent Wednesday here. week. The porch was artistically Miss Mabel Davis, Mr. and Mrs. decorated in the National Colors, Miss Margaret Thomas, of Ernest Hibbs of Louisville, and with “Old Glory” waving quietly Louisville, is the guest of Mrs. Bernard Roby of Solitude spent over the heads of the boys that Brown this week. Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. B. D. answered her call for help. Fruit Burch.

Page 153 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 punch was served to about twenty is still at Greenleaf, GA, stating he Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lloyd and little guests. The boys that are to wear the was well and enjoying life. daughters spent Sunday with the uniforms are: Bernard Stansberry, former’s sister, Mrs. Henry Bell. Mrs. Joe Dickey spent Sunday with Harry Wells, Lyle Rouse, Bernard her daughter, Mrs. Will Gentry. J. B. Proctor and wife were all day Roby and Johnnie Luckatt (sic). guests of R. L. Jones and wife Alvin Owen, wife and children spent ***Pleasant Grove Sunday. Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Kate Mrs. Jas. Simmons spent an Hall and family. Ernest Owen, of near Mt. afternoon with Everett Armstrong Washington, spent Sunday with his Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Armstrong and and family. uncle, J. D. Hough and family. Miss Jennie Carpenter motored to Mrs. Kate Hall spent a few days last the city Friday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ridgway, Mr. week by the bedside of her father, and Mrs. Ernest Simmons and Mrs. J. W. Lloyd called to see Mrs. Mr. Jess Roby, near Victory. Hullman Ridgway were guests H. C. Tyler Saturday afternoon, who Sunday of Jasper Hall and family. Mrs. Thos. Hibbs, of Shepherdsville, is on the sick list. spent several days last week with her Waldo Gentry, Robt. Lanyans and Mike Brumley has purchased a sister, Mrs. Everette Armstrong. Geo. Schweckendieck were Cream Separator from Mr. Chas. afternoon guests of T. H. Wise and Long of Mt. Washington. Miss Roxie Whitledge has made 420 wife Sunday. The evening was spent shirts and 30 other pieces for the Mrs. Roy Stallings, of with music, Waldo with his cornet soldier boys since last Sept. Shepherdsville, spent Friday with made fine music with the violin and Mrs. H. C. Tyler was on the sick list her mother, Mrs. Ida Hecker. organ. a few days last week. R. K. Hall has purchased an auto, Rollie Newton lost a mare, don’t Mr. and Mrs. Will Gentry’s little the Tyler. know just the cause. Mrs. Laura daughter, Ina Fern, was ill last week Newton has one sick at this time, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel Moore and with scarlet fever. something like the above symptoms children, Mr. and Mrs. Cal Maddox indicate. Mr. and Mrs. Figg motored to and several others were guests Shelbyville, Thursday on business. Sunday of W. S. Gentry and wife. Marvin Stalling and Miss Lillian Mr. Figg’s mother returned home the Lloyd spent Sunday with Miss Posey Grant and Will Bleemel, two same day. Evelyn Bell. of our Pleasant Grove boys left for Hugh Hall, wife and daughter spent military services Monday. Posey left John Whitledge, wife and daughter, Saturday and Sunday with Charlie his young wife, Will left his mother, Minnie Mae, Louis Whitledge, wife Newton and wife, near Victory. father and sweetheart and have gone and daughter were guests Sunday of as others to fight for their country. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge and family. Lyman Hall and wife spent Sunday May God’s mercy go with them and with his mother, Mrs. Kate Hall. Miss Eudell Grant spent Saturday watch over them and all others who afternoon with Mrs. Bettie Price. Miss Roxie Whitledge was in the have gone all who must go in the city Saturday on business. future and bring them safe back Leonard Owen was ill last week. home. Those entertained in the home of S. August 2, 1918 O. Armstrong Sunday were Mr. and W. T. Stallings, Chas. Stalling, wife Mrs. Tillman Ridgway, Mr. and and son, Cecil spent Sunday with ***School News Mrs. Otis Orms and daughter, Louis Stalling and wife. Prof. Chas. Daniels, one of our finest Audrey Regenia, Miss Lydia Mrs. Robt. Bridwell and children young men and a teacher here for the Ridgway and Roy Ridgway. were guests Saturday of Mrs. Lyman past few years, has accepted a Mrs. Kate Hall received a letter last Hall. position in the public schools at Fort week from her son, Rob Hall Jr, who Pierce, Fla and will leave this week

Page 154 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 to take the examination at the State hymeneal altar and were united in Zoneton No. 3 - Chas. McKenzie, J. Capital. matrimony by Rev. Herbert W. Pope, Gabe Bealmear, Josh Haywood. The outlook and the many Gore. So many teachers have left Bullitt friends of these splendid young County this year for other work, Mt. Washington No. 4 - R. E. people wish for them a very happy Army etc but we yet have one or two McAfee, W. H. McFarland, John and useful life in their new and place unfilled. Clark, W. D. Elaby. united career. Miss Gladys Welch has given up her Leaches No. 5 - Jonc Clark, Will ***Stivers-Able Marriage place in the Belmont School, where Shaw, A. J. Roby, Chas. Troll Herbert E. Stivers and Miss Violet she was recently elected to help Clermont No. 6 - Geo. W. Perkins, Abel were married Thursday Miss Jefferies for the coming year. Dick Clark, Wm. Logsdon, Wm. morning at Blanton Station at Bro. Miss Welch took a commercial Stephens. Kirby’s residence. Miss Abel is the course this spring at Creager’s youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lebanon Junction No. 7 - Bev. Business (looks like) School and Henry Abel, and is one of Knob Brashear, Andy Mann, John was placed at once with the firm of Creek’s most popular young ladies. Samuels, Clint Langley Dehler Bros. where her promotion Mr. Stivers is a son of Mr. and Mrs. has been such that she will probably Belmont No. 8 - D. Bumgardner, T. Jeff Stivers and one of Bullitt’s give up teaching. L. Coakley, Harve McCubbins, energetic young farmers. Mr. Stivers Chester Hill. Trustee Bert King has had the school left shortly after the wedding for house repaired and put in first-class Camp Greenleaf, GA, where he has Pitts Point No. 9 - J. Atcher, S. P. condition at Corinth where Miss been stationed for the past month. Smith, Bob Armstrong, W. H. Christina Skinner is teaching and Their many friends wish Mr. Stivers Cundiff a safe return home, that he and his where a good school is in progress. Griffin No. 10 - T. J. Barrall, W. F. young wife may spend many long Miss Bertha Wallace will begin her Joyce, Will Thompson, Lee Beard and happy years together. school Monday Aug. 5 at Mt. Shepherdsville No. 11 - J. W. ***List of Colored Men Called to be Elmira. Will Becker will open up his Thompson, S. Bridwell, Henry Entrained July 31, 1918 for Camp school the same day at Edgewood, Hamilton, W. T. Morrow. while Miss Mary Dawson will start Taylor: the Pitts Point school the same ***Death - Mr. Robt. Bemis died Geo. H. Taylor Monday, leaving only one or two Monday morning, his remains were William Johnson schools to begin Sept. 1st. brought here Thursday and taken to Geo. H. McGoffney Bullitts Lick and laid to rest. Mr. Philip Sheckles ***Rain and Hail last Sunday Bemis lived here for several years Eddie Rogers evening damaged some crops, but before moving to the city. He leaves Harris Weaver rain was much needed and did a a wife and two children. great deal of good. Willie Sloan ***Equity Cases filed since last term ***Election Officers for August 5 ***Sells Fine Sheep of court. Primary. First two judges, third Mr. Richard Moore and son, of clerk. Bullitt County VS Fiscal Court of Cupio, brought 16 fine bucks here Bullitt County. Monday, which he had sold to Jess Shepherdsville No. 1 - Herbert Lee, Hardaway, P. H. Henderson and D. C. C. Daugherty, J. H. Miller, O. P. D. O. Gober VS S. B. Simmons, J. B. Able, of Cox’s Creek. Mr. Moore Means. D. Buckman, Carl Daugherty and W. only raises the very best and they N. Griffin, Trustees &c Cupio No. 2 - Ernest Funk, Owen always bring fancy prices. Demarsh, John Marcum, Chas. James E. Snawder VS Ida M. ***Smith-Buckman Marriage Applegate. Snawder. On Sunday night, Ode Smith and C. H. Hill VS Mamie Gaban Mattie Buckman marched up to the

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Myrtle Hamby VS Walter Hamby morning from Washington City and Misses Mattie and Ruth Bennett and announced that the Government had Tommy Downs, of Taylorsville, are Zodie Ogle VS Herman Short never considered the cantonment guests this week of Mrs. Larkin William Orms VS Fronie Orms elsewhere. Gilbert had charge of all Porter and Mrs. Dave Armstrong. the plans toward building the large Nannie Ashbaugh VS George Larkin Porter, Geo. Jewell, Leland artillery camp at Stithton. He Ashbaugh. Barnes and Vaughn Lloyd have attended a conference in Washington arrived over seas safely. Lawrence Howlett VS Amta Burns City in connection with the building of the cantonment in this county and Russell Hall goes this week to Camp Eva Crow VS Philip Crow brought back plans for buildings at Buell and Wm. Johnson (col) to Rena Brian VS W. O. Brian the range. This announcement settles Camp Taylor. the entire question and Stithton will Mr. and Mrs. John Ellaby, and Sarah Vanvactor VS Warren most certainly obtain the daughters, Mesdames Shepherd and Vanvactor. cantonment. Mirror. Deckman, with their children, were Ellis Jasper VS John McClure ***Mt. Washington week end guests of W. D. Ellaby and mother. Nora E. King VS Rufus King Mrs. Geo. Stout of Fern Creek Sue Engle VS John H. Lee visited friends here last week. Mr. and Mrs. John McClure had as guests Sunday, Messrs and Mrs. Hume Bennett and baby, of Ordinary cases filed since last term Mesdames William Bence and son Taylorsville, were with her parents, of court: of Okolona, C. O. Fisher and Miss Larkin Porter and wife the week end. Thomas Tucker etc VS L & N RR Ella Rush. Mrs. Laura Anderson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sutt and children John Bowman VS L & N RR Miss Love, are spending this week of Louisville were afternoon guests in the city with her son, Will Henry Miller VS Emmett Quinn of J. W. Long and wife. Anderson. Lula Cochran VS W. N. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jasper and Miss Francis McGee spent last week Susie Branner VS Willie O. Scott family, of Waterford, spent Sunday in Louisville with relatives. with her mother, Mrs. Maggie Lawrence Howlett Adm of Ethel Lee Misses Cecil and Nora Bell Harp, of Ellaby. Howlett VS L & N RR Waterford, spent the week end with John Jasper, of Louisville, was a Miss Mary Dell Barnes. Miss Cecil Perry Munford Adm of John Lee VS week end guest of his brother, Ellis will remain through the week. L & N RR Jasper and wife. Mrs. Sam Smith is visiting her Henry Shelton Adm Emma Shelton Miss Ella C. Gentry is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Robt. Sanders, near VS L & N RR aunt, Mrs. Ed Brown in the city. New Albany. Vickie Masden VS L & N RR Mr. and Mrs. H. C. McGee, of Fern Mr. and Mrs. Will Anderson and Lawrence Howlett VS L & N RR Creek, spent Sunday with his son and her sister, Mrs. John parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Borders and two little girls, of Robert Brown VS L & N RR McGee. Louisville, spent Sunday with W. T. Carrithers VS A. L. relatives here. Mr. Jas. Gentry, of Waterford, Carrithers. recently visited Jonas Gentry and Miss Lee Baker, of Fern Creek, is ***Stithton on Top family. visiting her aunt, Mrs. N. H. All doubt as to the erection of the Braithwaite. Rev. and Mrs. D. R. Peak, Mr. and army cantonment at Stithton has Mrs. P. B. S. Parrish, Mesdames W. Maurine Glasser, of Fern Creek, been eliminated. Maj. H. Arthur O. Swearingen and T. H. Parrish spent last week with Pauline Gilbert, constructing Quartermaster attended the Woman’s Missionary Johnson. at Camp Taylor, returned yesterday meeting at Bardstown.

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I. H. Herin returned Saturday from ***Red Cross Rally Aug. 10 Mr. and Mrs. Logan Burks spent his home in Memphis. His sister, Tuesday in the city. The colored people of Bullitt County Miss Lydia Herin and little Miss will have a big Red Cross Rally on Mr. and Mrs. Lash, of Illinois, are Virginia Herin accompanied him Saturday, Aug. 10, beginning at 10 the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad home for a visit. a.m., fine brass band will head the Maraman. Emma Lee Gentry entertained a parade, everybody is invited to come Misses Lena and Grace Bowman number of little girls Saturday out and help a good cause. The have returned home after a short afternoon in honor of Helen Gray of colored boys are in the trenches and visit with friends in Louisville. Aberdeen, Ohio, who is visiting her doing good fighting so let’s help a sister, Mrs. H. B. Wilhoyte. good cause. H. L. Formhals spent Thursday and Friday here with her family. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Queen and son, ***Summer deliveries of next Willie, of Jeffersontown, and Miss winters supplies. Take advantage of E. T. Colvin spent Saturday here. Mary Bell, of Huber, attended the summer weather conditions. Stock C. E. Alford and family spent Methodist Church here Sunday and up now. Do not hold back your Sunday with Mrs. Fred Hatzel. dined with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hall freight. Arrange for all possible Sunday night. They spent the night shipments now. Mrs. Roy Stallings has been appointed mail carrier on Route 2, with their daughter, Mrs. Leslie ***The county board has been while her husband is in the Army. Figg. notified that the State of Ky will be Willie Queen left Monday to enter called on to furnish at least 10,000 Miss Ruth Alford, of Jackson, Miss. Camp Buell at Lexington. soldiers for the month of August, has arrived to spend some time with this will almost clean all up. her grandparents, J. A. Barrall and Mrs. Adam Lochner, of Louisville, wife. is visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. L. Sent to Camp Forrest, GA - Willie McGee. C. Queen, Russell Hall, Leonard O. Mrs. J. T. Martin spent last week Smith. with relatives at Deatsville. Miss Harriet Gray and sister, Helen, will leave this week for their home ***Lost or Strayed - 750 lb heifer Frank Goldsmith and Woodford in Aberdeen, Ohio, after a pleasant from Huber Station. Liberal reward. Troutman have returned from French visit with their sister, Mrs. H. B. Fred Rush, Shepherdsville. Lick. Wilhoyte. ***Adm Notice - R. L. Simmons Prof. Chas. Daniels left Monday for Miss Susie McFarland entertained Adm of estate of Emmitt Robards. Florida where he will teach there. some friends from Lebanon Junction ***J. T. Wickersham, Funeral Lewis Stallings was in town Sunday afternoon. Director - embalmer. Lebanon Monday. Harry Brown, wife and family spent Junction B. F. Petticord, of Hubers, was here Sunday with her father, Lon ***Logsdon Big Sale of Ginghams. Monday. Crenshaw. I have just bought 3,000 yards of L. M. Barrall, of Mt. Eden, was here Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carwardine ginghams and will sell at 20 cents Monday. spent Sunday with relatives in per yard as long as it lasts. W. M. Jefferson County. Logsdon, Clermont, KY Robt. Ice, of the city, spent Monday here. Fred Smith and Thompson Borders, ***Personal of Louisville, spent the week end Misses Eugenia and Katharine W. F. Monroe and wife spent Gober and Master Coleman Gober here. Sunday evening with Mrs. Ellen are the guests of their aunt, Mrs. Monroe at Barrallton. Misses Bertha and Louise Martin, of Lawrence Atterbury at Upton, KY. the city, visited Miss Carrie Colling Ernest Hibbs, who was joined the last week. Dr. and Mrs. Ridgway entertained Navy some time ago, left for training Dr. Wilmouth and wife of Louisville last week. for dinner last Monday.

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Jas. V. Rouse and wife and Smith Mrs. N. E. Gross, who has been Mrs. Virgie Jones was an afternoon Roby, of Solitude, spent Tuesday visiting her sister, Mrs. R. L. guest one day last week of Mrs. here. Troutman, has returned to her Flossie Whitledge. friends in the city. Ed Applegate, of Cupio, was here Mrs. Robt. Grant was Thursday Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Maraman and afternoon guest of Mrs. T. H. Wise. son, Woodford, spent a day recently Mrs. Robt. Ice, of Louisville, is A little girl of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. with Ewing Crenshaw and family. spending some time with her mother, Price has typhoid fever. Dr. Kirk is Mrs. F. G. Thomas. Mrs. Sue Maraman, Mr. and Mrs. attending physician. Ewing Crenshaw, Miss Ollie Lea Mrs. G. E. Blackstone will arrive Mrs. Ellen Ridgway and Mrs. Jennie Maraman and brother, Hugo Saturday to spent some time with Whitledge spent a day and night last Maraman spent Sunday with Mack Maraman’s family. week with the latter’s daughter, Mrs. Harland Bieuen (sic) and family of Ambros Ridgway. Mrs. J. Weatherford is the guest of Deatsville. her parents at Rowletts. Vivian Clark’s mother received a Mrs. Sue Maraman has returned letter stating he had arrived safe in home after a visit with her daughter, Atty. Lee Hamilton spent Sunday at France last week. Vivian is one of Mrs. Ewing Crenshaw. Lee Hill, with a party of friends. our Pleasant Grove boys. Mrs. Henry Roby spent one day last Mrs. M. L. Hamilton has returned Mrs. J. B. Honnaker Sr, from week with Mrs. Ewing Crenshaw. from a pleasant visit to the city. Florida, is here for a visit with her Miss Blanche Howlett spent Friday Mr. Henry Roby and wife spent daughter, Mrs. Lillie Bigwood. Sunday with Mr. Bud Roby and with Mrs. Bess Maraman. H. C. Tyler and family spent family. Mrs. John H. Bell was the guest of Saturday with his parents near Ting. Harry Harper is spending this week Mrs. M. Foster Tuesday. Will Queen, Leslie Figg and Joe with his aunt, Mrs. Ben Magruder. Miss Nancye Jeffries has gone to Dickey motored to Indiana the past Chillicothe, Ohio to spend a week. Mrs. Katie Hart, of Louisville, was week prospecting. Mr. Figg the guest of Mrs. Henry Mathis. purchased a farm near Jeffersonville. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman spent Sunday in Louisville as guests of Henry Mathis thrashed wheat last Mrs. Josie Glass, of the city, was Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Heartick. Friday. called the past week on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Bettie Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Lee and little Miss Florence Mathis had as her Price. daughter, of Atlanta, are the guests guest last week Miss Virgie Hart of of Mrs. Pearl Lee and other relatives Louisville. How many saw the moon on the here now. night of July 22, about 9 o’clock it Mrs. Hopkins, of Louisville, spent a was seen to be in the center of a few days last week with her aunt, Miss Eulah Bates, of Okolona, spent cross and soon passed away. It was Mrs. Henry Mathis. Saturday night with Mrs. C. F. seen by several here at Mt. Troutman. Mrs. Frank Mathis spent last Friday Washington and was seen at this Miss Adelade Higgins, of Kokomo, afternoon with Mrs. Henry Mathis. place. Ind. left Tuesday for her home after Miss Catherine Mathis spent Friday Mrs. K. S. Grant spent an afternoon spending several weeks with her with Florence Mathis. last week with Mrs. T. H. Wise. aunt, Mrs. R. L. Troutman. B. V. Mathis sold a cow and calf to Carl Owen and wife spent Sunday Mrs. Cochran and daughter, Mrs. W. E. Slone for $99.00 with the latter’s parents, J. W. Lloyd Rennison, spent Sunday with Mrs. and wife. W. F. Henderson. ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. Joe Dickey, of Mt. Mrs. Nancy Carey and little boys Mrs. Laura Newton lost her mare the Washington, spent a few days last spent Tuesday with Mrs. Pearl Lee. past week.

Page 158 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 week with her daughter, Mrs. Effie Will sell cheap. A. N. Vance, Thompson motored to Mt. Owen. Shepherdsville. Washington Thursday afternoon. Miss Leola Owen has the scarlet ***Cedar Creek H. T. Grant and wife was at Shepherdsville Saturday. fever at this time. Jas. Roby and wife were guests of Miss Thelma Weller, of Cincinnati, their son, Ola Roby and family Miss Grace Hall and Howard is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Sunday. Hardin, of Floyd’s Fork spent Wednesday night with the former’s Bigwood and family. J. V. Jones and family were guests cousins, Mollie Roby and sister. I wish to correct this mistake in the of his cousin, Harry and family near name of R. K. Hall’s auto. It is the Sugar Valley Sunday. Howard Hardin is supposed to leave for the Navy to join several of our Flyer, not the Tyler. Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Burch and other neighbor boys at the Great daughter, Miss Cathryn, Mrs. Mrs. Will Queen, of Jeffersontown, Lakes, Friday. spent Thursday with her daughter, Violetta Thompson and sister, Miss Mrs. Leslie Figg. Mollie Roby motored to the city Miss Inez Bishop and cousin, of Mt. Sunday and spent the day with Washington, spent Friday with Mrs. Mrs. Roy Stallings, Guy Hecker and relatives. O. P. Basham and other relatives and Bro. Deacon were Sunday guests of friends here. Mrs. Ida Hecker. Tom Adams, of Cedar Grove, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Susie ***Somewhere in France Word has been received of the safe Roby. arrival of Dock Owen and Sam Following is a main portion of a Jackson over in France. Mrs. May Greenwell and son, Ralph, letter to Mrs. Violetta Thompson were guests of her parents Saturday from her husband, who is “over Miss Grace Hall spent a day and and Sunday. there” and perhaps will be of some night last week with her uncle, Jess interest to the boys folks that is with Mrs. O. P. Basham spent a day last Roby, near Victory. him. week with her parents, J. H. Jones ***Notes on Address Delivered by and wife. June 30, 1918. Hon. Maj. M. M. Neely, MC J. L. Jones motored to Dear Wife: In the main, Mr. Neely’s address Shepherdsville Sunday afternoon. bore testimony to this greatest of all I will try and write to you this republics, our own now standing Chas. Daniel, of Shepherdsville, morning so you will know I am still firm among the tottering thrones of before leaving for Fla. to take up allright and continue to feel fine and the world. school work, spent a few days last dandy. I hope you are well and have week with his sister, Mrs. Vern arrived back home allright, also hope America has never reveled in Jones. you had better luck coming back bloodshed, but in things that have than you had going. You should Miss Bessie Grant received a made for the best of life. The have gone on and had a good time beautiful silk handkerchief as a American people, from the very hour and not worried about me so much, souvenir of France from Hugo of their nation’s birth, have for I will come back all right, as Crenshaw last week. She and Miss worshiped at the shrine of peace. everything will come out allright and Myrtle Shaw and several others They have never sought war. They some sweet day. I would loved to received letters of which he stated he have simply followed it when forced have been in some of those pictures was well and doing fine. Everyone to do so that human liberty might you had made while gone, but I am should be interested in our boys live forever and ever, and now, in quite sure I would have ruined them “over there” and let us know when this greatest struggle that the world if I would have been there. Well, I anyone hears from them. has ever known, our country is received three of your letters this ahead. Etc. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Burch and past week and two from mother, so ***For Sale - Ford Automobile, 3 daughter and Mrs. Violetta you see I have had something to read passenger in first class condition. for awhile. You mention about

Page 159 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 strawberries, I would love to get into Aug. 14, Draft 258, 7 reels, featuring Maria Atkisson, a well known that strawberry patch about now. I Mabel Taliaferro. teacher of the Barrallton section. think I could eat a few of them. Shows begin at 8:45, One reel of School attendance is up in Bullitt Yes, Hugo is here with me. Robt. comedy at each show except Draft County due to trustees making every Manning and Geo. Stephens of 258. Prices 5 and 15 cents, except effort. Hobbs and Beech Grove are Chapeze is also and Lewis Wade is Draft 258 which is 10 and 25 cents, showing a remarkable attendance. over here some place, but I just don’t and The Burglar, which is 10 and 20 The following have been appointed cents. know where he is, as he is not in our by the State Council of Defense for Co. All of the boys that come with Bullitt County. me is still all together. One of the August 9, 1918 Arthur Newman, Jno. D. Harned, boys and myself have spread our ***School News blankets out in the grass and I am Chas. G. Bridwell, Bert Hall, Will lying here writing to you as he is Two warrants have just been sworn Smith, Jesse Dawson, O. L. Roby, doing the same. out by trustees in Hardin County Russell Henderson. Schools against parents who refuse It is their duty to take the lead in all I am glad you did not sent me any to send their children to school. more money before I left for I do not patriotic work and coordinate all the need it. We have got paid off one One man in Bullitt is reported as local war activities. having said he would rather go to since we got over here and will soon ***Letter from Bullitt County Boy get our pay again. I would send you jail than to send his children to some back if I could, but perhaps school. We think his desires will be From Albert Thompson, Camp you would not get it, for all mail is fully satisfied. Beavelgard (Sic) LA to his mother, Mrs. Lillian Thompson. July 21, open from over here and it might get Mrs. Lucille Crogan Jones, State 1918 misplaced or lost. Field Agent of the State Illiteracy Well, I want you to take good care of Commission spent Monday here and Dear mother and brother: met the School Board and members yourself and keep well for there is I received your letter and always of the Fiscal Court. not a day passes by but what I think glad to hear from home. I should of you many times, and may God With the local agent, Prof. Bridwell, have answered sooner, but have been bless you in many ways until I return Mrs. Jones visited Glenn Ella and on the rifle range for the last four to you. So I will close for this time, Oak Grove Schools in the afternoon. days, just got in this evening in time hoping to hear from you as soon as for supper. I am feeling fine, only Trustee Joe Chappell and wife have you receive this. Tell everybody am so tired tonight. We will have to returned from a visit with relatives hello for me. Bye, bye. go to the long range one day next in Ohio. Your loving husband, week and stay all week. It is 15 Miss Christina Skinner and Miss miles out there and, of course, have Horrie C. Thompson Pendleton, of Cupio, were in town to walk and carry our packs. I have Co. D, 120 Inf, 30 Division, Saturday. everything a soldier needs on the firing line now. We fire about 150 American E. Forces, France Via NY Prof. and Mrs. Allison arrived in times a day and I have made good up Lebanon Junction this week and will ***Program of Picture Shows at to 600 yards. That is the fartherest I open up the school there Aug. 26th. Masonic Temple, Shepherdsville have tried. If you average 90 on one Aug. 3, The American Patriot, 5 Some twenty young men, most of table, you qualify and I have went reels featuring Wm. S. Hart. whom are married, left here Monday below 102 yet. I have also made for military services. Among them good in throwing grenades and we Aug. 6, The Burglar, 6 reels was Claud McPhearson, former throw the real thing, too, would fly featuring Carlyle Blackwell. Treas. of the Lebanon Junction 1000 yards. You ask me if I thought Aug. 10, Bondage of Fear, 5 reels school and Mr. Sterling, who was we would have to go across. I can’t featuring Ethel Clayton. married a few years ago to Miss say, but they are getting us ready for something right soon for they are

Page 160 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 working us day and night. I don’t Senator Preston Kimball - 14 votes From four of the twenty-nine boys have time to write to anybody and that left on May 27, 1918, I write Republican Ticket get some sleep. I want to write to this message for all. James Mr. hall tomorrow, but don’t know if Judge Bethum - 25 votes Hoagland, Herman Skinner, Urey we work on Sunday, just the same as Dr. Brunner - 61 votes Hatfield and myself, are now at any other day. Camp Merritt, NJ and expecting to For Congress go over at any time. Had a nice time They think they will be sending us to Haswell - 74 votes. on our trip, came through some of a northern camp to finish our the big cities, saw the White House ***Public Sale training as water is getting scarce at Washington, sure had a fine time. here and I am nor caring how soon As I have to go to the war, I will sell that will be. Is Bill still working at The other three boys saw everything at my farm 1 mile west of Solitude, the same job? Tell him a hair cut along the road as they were train stock, farming implements, crops, down here is 50 cents and a shave 25 guards. I, being Mess Sergt, did not household and kitchen furniture. cents, some price. Mother, would get such a good view, as we had Willie E. Deacon. you send me some candy this week, mess at all the large cities. ***Circuit Court I can’t get anything down here We were under the command of Lee without you pay double for it. Grand Jurors: Norlin, he treated us so good we sure Oranges are 75 cents per dozen, not hated to see him go back down south C. C. Hackney, Will Becker, C. E. good either. We bought a for it is sure H— down there. The Crenshaw, T. J. Barrall, B. W. watermelon last night, cost $1.50 Red Cross gave us first class service, Magruder, Egie (sic) Mann, A. S. and very small at that. and we thank them all, asking Jennings, Chas. Applegate, Jesse I suppose you got the large picture I everyone to give all they can to help Lee, Ode Orms, Wm. Haag, W. M. sent you of our regiment. Will send that good cause. Burns. you another soon. How is Gladys We all send love to the people of Petit Jurors: and is she still working at the same Old Bullitt, asking them to write to place? She said she was going to T. L. Boyd, Jno. Greenwell, Claud us and to cheer the boys that leave teach school. If she does, try to get McKenzie, R. M. Hardy, Louis hereafter. Violetta to come and stay with you Stollman, W. H. Gentry, R. K. Hall, and Bill. With love to Old Glory, I close, Claud Lutes, Joe Duvall, Duke William G. McCormick. If I go on the Range next week, I Thompson, Elija McCubbins, Rufas will not get to write until I get back. Balee. ***Heavy Loss for Huns but we will get your mail just the th 2 Panel: Since the first of March to July 26 , same. We had a lot of new men here Germans have lost over one million Joe Welch, G. W. Taylor, J. E. from Camp Taylor to come in last soldiers, killed and captured. Only Mattingly, A. F. Brooks, J. T. night. Well, I will close for tonight 15 per cent of them were captured. and go to my tent to bed, hoping to Whitledge, Daniel Moore, Earl hear from you soon. Smith, J. H. Gore, Herman Pearl, J. ***Speaking B. Proctor, W. R. Armstrong, W. F. Your loving son, Albert Hon. Judge D. A. McCandless has Knight. kindly granted the Red Cross ***US pressing need for cavalry Follow Cases tried: meeting the use of the court house horse for immediate use and for the Saturday, Aug. 10. The Rev. S. W. Commonwealth VS L & N RR for future. (Article) Dinkens, Pres. Florida Industrial common nuisance, not guilty. ***Primary Election Results College, will speak. Dr. Dinkins is a Commonwealth VS William fine speaker and is doing good work Very few people came out to vote. Wolfenberger, not guilty. for the colored soldiers. Everyone Democratic Ticket come out and hear him, also come to ***On His Way Over There The Red Cross Rally. Senator Ollie M. James - 243 votes

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***Somewhere in France hoping to hear from you all soon. George Miller and wife, of Your brother, Irving D. Snellen, Co. Barrallton, spent Friday with their July 3, 1918, Dear Brother C 2nd, Engineers. American EF, daughter, Mrs. J. L. Stibbins. I will write you a few lines to let you France. Claud Funk has purchased a new know that I am well. I wrote you two ***Colored Red Cross Rally auto. weeks ago and have been waiting to see if I would ever get any mail from A great patriotic meeting was held at Private John Muss Jr, of Hattiesburg, you or mother before writing again, Lebanon Junction in the public Miss., is visiting his parents for a but I guess I won’t hear for some school. few days. time. I should have gotten an answer After an enthusiastic speech made Miss Mildred Stibbins entertained the first letter I wrote you and by Rev. Dinkins, AMDD of her cousin, Miss Hattie Stibbins, mother when I first got over here and Jacksonville, FL. The Red Cross Monday. expected to get one the next week or movement was permanently two. Tell mother I will write to her Mrs. Nora Burns has had the organized with Mrs. Mary E. measles, but is getting along nicely. soon, I get tired of doing all the Jackson, Chairman, Miss Roxie writing myself. Mooney, Vice President. Mrs. J. C. Purdy and Miss Hattie Stibbins spent Tuesday in Louisville. You send you four or five copies of Subscriptions and cash - $10.75 as the Courier-Journal and one or two follows: Rev. T. A. Griffin and wife, of of the Pioneer News as soon as you Veedersburg, Ind., are visiting can. As soon at my service record is Simon Kennedy - $1.00 relatives here this week. found and I draw my full pay, I will Samuel Lewis - $1.00 send you all the Stars and Stripes so Silos Rowlett -$1.00 Misses Helen Kidd and Margaret you can hear some of the news that I Jas. Mitchell - $1.00 Bickle, of Louisville, are visiting J. read now and then, when I am lucky Wm. Kennedy - $1.00 L. Tierney and family. enough to get a copy. I haven’t gone Clarence Nules (sic) - $1.00 Rev. H. D. Burns is holding a over the top, but know how a shell Rev. Dinkins - $1.00 protracted meeting at Knob Creek. sounds as it goes over my head. I M. E. Jackson - $1.00 always heard that the first ones that Agnes Mooney - $ .75 Miss Clara Tierney entertained in you heard scared you worse than Roxie Mooney - $ .50 honor of her guests Wednesday after you get used to them. That Catherine Lewis - $ .50 evening. Those present were: Misses might be so, but it was not my Nellie McCoy, Helen Kidd, Red Cross Rally - Aug. 30, M. E. Margaret Bickle, Pansy Stibbins, experience. I didn’t know how to Jackson, teacher of Public School. duck the first ones that bursted near Clara and Julia Tierney and Thelma me, but soon got in practice, ha! Ha! Resolution of respect for Hon. Judge Daugherty of Shepherdsville; Messrs Don’t think from that I never will get C. P. Bradburry, Prof. Ora L. Roby Harry and Willie Barrett, Reid home for I am coming back, God and leading citizens allowed us the Stibbins, Bryan McCoy, Earl willing, when Kaiser Bill finds out use of the Court House for Red Anderson and Arthur Johnson. he is whipped. I guess he is like all Cross Movement. Signed: Mrs. M. ***Record Hot Temperature follow Germans, bull headed, but I never E. Jackson, Chairman; Mrs. C. record cold temperatures last winter. seen anyone if you keep hitting hard Jones, President of Shepherdsville; From 90 to 110 in shade, no deaths enough that didn’t decide that they Mrs. Claypool, Secy., Rev. Holt, yet from heat. were willing to quit. Well, tell Pastor AME Church; W. A. Dinkins. ***Personal everybody hello for me. I saw a ***Lost or Strayed from my farm paper from Ill. yesterday and saw near Huber Station. 1 Red Muley Mrs. R. C. Hall, of Leaches spent where there was a Sergt. J. F. heifer. Reward. Fred Rush, Tuesday here. Vaughn in charge of a recruiting Shepherdsville. station. Do you know if it is Joe or Mr. J. R. Markwell, of Mt. not? I don’t know where any of the ***Stites Washington, attended court here old boys are. Well, I will close, Monday.

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Crist Hall, of Lebanon Junction, Kosmosdale, were week end guests brother, Mr. and Mrs. John spent Monday here. of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wade. Chambers and family, friends and relatives last week. They had a Harrison Foster and daughter, Mrs. Mrs. Fred Hatzel, of Brooks, spent wonderful trip by way of car. Monday here. Enolia Caswell, of the city, spent Wednesday here. Mr. Will Chambers and family, Mrs. Mrs. Ellen Monroe has returned Becker, John Chambers and J. B. Dawson, of Highland Park, was home after spending some time with daughter, and Miss Margaret Foster here Wednesday on business. her son, W. F. Monroe. spent one day last week with Mr. J. B. Monroe and wife, of Louisville, Several lawyers from different parts and Mrs. R. C. Hardesty. of the state were here this week spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Mr. Will Chambers, Robt. Hardesty attending court. They were: Thomas F. Monroe. Jr, Miss Katherine Chambers, W. Thomas of Bowling Green; John Mr. Garr, of Hubers, spent Tuesday Vernon and Margaret Foster visited S. Kelley and Judge Fulton, of here. Miss Margaret Hardesty’s school at Bardstown and several others. Sunny Side one afternoon. H. M. Formhals moved to his farm Last Saturday, Pastor Haywood, near the Fair Grounds this week. Miss Minnie Pearl, of Louisville, has Simmons Cochran and Mr. Johnson been spending several days with submitted to a rigid physical Mrs. F. G. Thomas and spent from relatives and friends in the examination and all apparently are in Sunday until Wednesday in the city. community. excellent condition for Uncle Sam, J. Lewis Williams, the popular one for the Army, one for the Navy Vernon Holsclaw and Tom Elzy and Commonwealth’s Attorney, is here and our Baptist preacher goes to several other Bullitt County Boys this week right on his job. Camp Taylor for five weeks in the left for Ft. Thomas Monday. Their Mrs. Laura Smith, of Atlanta, GA, is Training School for Chaplains. Old many friends bid them God’s speed. Bullitt is furnishing the Government the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bridwell Mr. Howard Holsclaw, formerly of a goodly number of men as well as and other relatives and friends. this County, has been in business at other means for the successful Atty. Lee Hamilton is here attending Dayton, Ohio, has enlisted and is accomplishment of its great and court this week. located near Dayton at the noble task. Aeroplane Station. Mr. Holsclaw Mrs. Wm. Wade spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stark, Mr. H. L. married a Louisville girl several Mrs. Maggie Hackney at Gap in Stark, wife and children, of months ago. Knob. Louisville, spent Sunday with Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barrall and Mrs. Wm. Wade has received two M. Foster. daughter, Miss Josie, spent a day letters from her son, Louis Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Maraman’s recently with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. who is now in France. He says he is Saturday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Martin, their relatives. Mr. and Mrs. doing fine. H. L. Stark and children, of Hallet (sic) from Indiana spent the Mr. J. S. Berger, of Belmont, Louisville. day Mr. and Mrs. Martin also. attended court here Monday. Mrs. G. S. Patterson and daughter, Corp. Chas. Hardesty and Corp. Henry Hamilton spent a day in the Lena, Miss Hallie Dawson and Percy Wilson, from Camp Taylor, city recently. sister, Stella, of Highland Park, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hardesty. Corp. Wilson is from Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lee are Clarence Dawson. Canada and is a fine fellow. spending the summer at beautiful “Colander Beach” and other ***Mt. Eden Emmitt Holsclaw, S. B. Foster, California beaches. Misses Gertrude Holsclaw and Mr. and Mrs. Will Chambers and Margaret Foster took dinner with Mr. Geo. Wade, of Lebanon, Ky, family from Manito, Wis. and their Mr. Goldsmith and family Sunday. Mrs. Jas. Underwood of friend, Mrs. Becker from Milwaukee, Wis. visited their

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Mr. Robt. Zimmerman spent Sunday and baby will remain through the with Mrs. Porter’s mother, Mrs. with Miss Ina Fern Foster. week. Paine. Mrs. Sam Thurman spent the week Miss Francis McGee is in the city Rev. D. R. Peak preached at the end with her sister, Mrs. W. P. with her aunt, Mrs. E. A. Barnes, a Methodist Church in Shepherdsville Foster. few days this week. Sunday morning in the absence of the pastor, Rev. C. F. Allen. Mrs. Vernon Holsclaw is spending Mesdames D. R. Peak and D. T. several days with friends and Mothershead and Mr. Marian Mrs. J. W. Herin spent Sunday with relatives at Shepherdsville. Mothershead attended services at her son, Jesse Herin and wife. Bethel Sunday and were entertained Mrs. Elmo Stickler, of Newburg, ***On the Sick List in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis was the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. Santer. G. S. Patterson is on the sick this list T. Mothershead, part of last week. this week. Chester Showalter, of Louisville, is Clyde Badgett was called last week Mrs. Sarah Froman, who has been spending his vacation with his to report for military service. on the sick list for some time, is not grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John much better. Showalter. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Field, of Louisville, spent Sunday with Mr. Mr. Fred Harshfield, who has been Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Buky and and Mrs. R. L. Grigsby. laid up for some time, is still children, of Louisville, were week confined to his room most of the end guests of his sister, Mrs. M. A. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Snider and time. Harris and Mr. Harris. two children spent the week end with relatives in Spencer County. News has just reached us that Mr. Messrs and Mesdames Kirby and Jas. Joyce, one of Mt. Eden’s and Wylmer Jones, of Lenore, visited Mr. Del Porter, of Taylorsville, has one of the best known and well liked Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hall Sunday purchased the house and lot here in men in the county, is very low. afternoon and Miss Vivian Harris town, a tract of land on the Man’s returned home with them for a two Lick Road and a tobacco crop for ***Mt. Washington week’s visit. $3500 from Mr. Clarence Snider. Miss Georgia May Stout, of Fern Miss Ella Rush, of Penn Run, spent Mrs. W. L. Hall entertained the 4th in Creek, visited friends here this week. last week with Mrs. J. F. McClure. honor of Mr. Hall’s Uncle Barley’s 80th birthday. A splendid dinner was Mrs. Ad Hough has returned home Mesdames W. A McAfee and W. L. prepared with ice cream and a large after a pleasant visit with her son, Barnes and daughter, Mary Dell, Frank Hough and wife at Toledo. white coconut cake, his favorite, were all day guests of the former’s which was baked by his niece, Miss P. B. Parrish and family and son, R. E. McAfee and wife Sunday. Harris. Elizabeth Carlton were Sunday Rev. J. L. Baggott was the guest of Owing to the condition of his health, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark. Mrs. Alice Collings and daughter, only his children were present. Miss Carrie, Sunday. Messrs and Mesdames Dave Messrs and Mesdames Bert Hall, Armstrong and N. H. Braithwaite Lee Parrish and family, Mr. and and Tom Hall and Lewis and Pauline Johnson spent Sunday Mrs. H. P. Wiggington, Misses Mothershead. A pleasant and with E. F. McAfee and wife. Georgia Porter and Mary Lee Parrish sociable day was enjoyed by all and Misses Georgia Porter, Ida Mae spent Sunday with T. H. Parrish and we hope Uncle Barley may happily Owen and Mary Lee Parrish were all wife. celebrate many more birthdays. night guests of Miss Vivian Harris Mr. and Mrs. H. C. McGee, of Fern ***Lost Near or on Old Public last week and attended services at Creek, spent Sunday with her Square in Shepherdsville. Gold Bethel. mother, Mrs. Henley Smith. rimmed spectacles in gold frame. Mr. and Mrs. Stuyler Harris and Cryptok glasses, Southern Optical Lucian Porter and family motored to written on case. Liberal reward. J. R. baby, of Louisville, spent the week Springfield to spent the week end end here with relatives. Mrs. Harris Zimmerman

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***Lost in Court House yard, “Uncle” Ben Crist and niece, Miss two children of Shepherdsville were Saturday, Aug. 3, 17 Jewel Elgin Eugenia Crist were guests of Mr. guests of Mrs. Henry Jones recently. and Mrs. O. P. Basham Sunday. watch, open face, gold case. $5 Rev. Pound, wife and daughter dined reward. W. S. Rouse, Mrs. Allie Greenwell spent Sunday with Prof. Chas. Bridwell Sunday. Shepherdsville. with her parents, Mc Roby and wife. Mrs. Fronie Mitchell spent Saturday ***American Losses Small Mrs. Horrie Thompson received a and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. The American loss in the world war Service Field card from her husband L. Trunnell, of Shepherdsville. last week which means he is on the has been very small since the Mrs. Etta Noe and son were guests battlefield now. beginning of the war. Out of two of her sister, Mrs. Luther Combast, million men, the loss has only been Rodger Tyler, wife and baby, of Sunday night. 15,410, killed, wounded and died Jeffersontown, spent Saturday with from natural causes. About 15 per Miss Zilpha Crist spent Saturday in H. F. Grant and wife. cent died from natural causes. Louisville on business. B. D. Burch, wife and daughter and ***Advertisement - Fine tailored ***British have taken 14,500 Miss Bessie Grant motored to suits - $16.50 and $20.00 prisoners on the western front since Bardstown on Saturday and were Louisville’s fastest growing tailors. March 21. guests of his brother, John Burch Superior Woolen Mills, 513 W and family. ***A Bullitt County Boy Market St., Louisville, Misses Mildred and Beatris (sic) Camp Dewey, Great Lakes, In ***Cedar Creek Lutes spent the week end with their Louisville - Mrs. Burr Roby aunt, Mrs. Jonce Clark. Protracted meeting at Pleasant Hill Dear sister: by our pastor, Rev. Edgar Pound Mrs. Lizzie Harris and son, Lyman, quite a success with five new Received your letter. Was glad to Mrs. Lena Davis, daughter, Mabel additions added to Victory Church. hear all of you were well. I also got and son, Chester, of Louisville, the papers and other bundle you motored out from Louisville and The carpenters completed their work sent. Some days I get several letters spent Wednesday night with their at the church last week and the a day and it sure makes me feel sister, Mrs. B. D. Burch and family, painting will begin at once. happy to hear from anyone in Bullitt Mrs. Fronia Mitchell was also a Mesdames Mary Biggs and Arp County. guest Thursday. Harmon entertained the Pleasant Hill You ask if we have many flies. No, Red Cross Society one day last Mrs. O. P. Basham spent Friday with indeed, we have to keep everything week: Mrs. Ase Lutes and daughter, her mother, Mrs. J. H. Jones. clean and sanitary and it is most too Miss Geraldine, Mrs. Ase Davis and On account of being called into cold up here for flies anyway. I Mrs. Riley Weller of Lick Skillitt military service Monday, Mr. and could sure tell the difference in the were also present. Mrs. Hubert Fitzgerald were breeze. When we left Louisville on Miss Fay Magruder is the week end baptized Sunday in Cox’s Creek. our way here, we had the windows guest of Miss Eunice Crenshaw. raised, but about 2 o’clock in the Misses Alleen and Texia morning, we had to lower them it Willie Deacon and Hubert Fitzgerald Swearingen and Alf Weller motored was so cool. were called into military service and to Woodsdale and attended the ice left for Fort Thomas Monday. We cream super Saturday night. I have just finished my washing, wish both these young men a safe don’t mind it so much now, but I Misses Mollie Roby and Mary return in the near future. sure did hate it at first. Amy, we had Weller spent Sunday with Miss pictures taken of bunch of 200 had Henry Lutes and family spent Genevia Swearingen. about 10 cannons and each one had Sunday with Jonce Clark and family. Miss Texia Swearingen, Mesdames a rifle. As soon as I can get them, I Arp Harmon and Louis Harris and will send one home to let the home folks see.

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It is almost chow time here. I don’t The Bullitt County Teachers Miss Lillian Wiggington gave a feel hungry as I have been eating all Institute will be held beginning week similar entertainment and an Ice evening. I have been to chow. We of Sept. 2nd. Prof. Shipp, of Cream Supper the past week over at had rice, beans, mashed potatoes, Tennessee, will act as instructor. Hays School. fresh bread, pressed ham and tea. Prof. Chas. Daniel has arrived safely ***Somewhere in France This is about what we have on at his new school in Florida, and average, so you see we don’t get Dear Mother: says he likes the south and the town hungry. We always for breakfast well and will open school about Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, my have some kind of fruit. Sept. 3rd. second Fourth in the Army and The YMCA is a grand place, they try though I cannot be with you, I will There will be a parent and teachers to make us have a good time, think of you often tomorrow. meeting at the Masonic Temple in furnishes our stationary. There is Lebanon Junction, Friday, Aug. 23rd I have moved since I last wrote you going to be a show up there tonight. given and ordered by the School and now have an address under I have written Pop a letter, tell Board at that place. which I can receive mail. Grandma and Ernest B I write to them in a few days. Tell everybody Lieut. Calvin Carwell and wife I am still well and happy and think I to write to me for I love to hear from arrived Sunday to spend a 30 days will remain that way as long as I am home. furlough with friends and relatives in in the pretty country I am in now. this county. So I will close, answer soon. your I am in an artillery training camp and loving brother, Leslie Herps. Co E. News has reached this county that that is all I can tell you. st Rudie Stringer, who formerly lived 1 Reg. Camp Dewey, Great Lakes, I suppose you received my last letter Ill. here, was recently wounded in alright. It was mailed in England. France. Mr. Stringer was born in this ***Births We stopped there a few days to rest county and moved to Indiana a few before we came on over here. Born to the wife of Jas. Beghtol, years ago. Aug. 5, a fine boy. I found England is a very pretty Miss Clara L. Funk has accepted a country, just covered with flowers Born to the wife of Jas. Phillips, Government position and is now and ferns and some of the prettiest Aug. 7, a boy, Jas. Owsley Jr. stationed at Washington DC. homes I ever saw. The people are Born to the wife of John The Red Cross Meeting for colored very industrious, although they McCubbins, July 31, a girl. held at the Fair Ground and Court would be comparatively poor in our House Saturday was a success and country. With their two or three ***There will be an ice cream social nearly $200 was made for the acres over there, they are making a at Hays School House Aug 10 for colored Red Cross. nice living. benefit of the school. The local colored Red Cross was France is also a very pretty place, August 16, 1918 assisted by the four colored teachers where it has not been torn by the of this county, and the Rev. Dinkins, carnage of war and the people are as ***School News (col) of Ala. who is filling the place industrious as the English. The Prof. A. A. Allison spent Monday in in the South of the late Booker T. women work as hard as the men on town looking over the school affairs Washington. the Rail Road, in the factories, and of the county and getting acquainted women and children work on the Miss Mary Dawson will have an with school people and etc. farms 16 and 12 hours a day and entertainment, pie supper and a they never say a word for they know Mr. Allison and his school board at country store at her school house at they are working for France and they Lebanon Junction have now Pitts Point Saturday night, Aug. 17. love their country above everything employed 8 teachers and since The proceeds to be given one half to on earth. adding the new room should be the Red Cross and the other to the better prepared to take care of the school. I have seen a large number of large school at that place. German prisoners since my arrival

Page 166 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 over here, and they don’t look near boys of Zoneton where he used to be 48 pounds, is perfectly developed so horrible as one might imagine. a frequent visitor. and not a deformed dwarf. I would be able to cope with anyone ***Mercer County was visited by Especially blessed with the fine of them in battle, and I may have the the worst hail storm ever seen there physique and wonderful memory etc. chance. The Americans seem to be last Saturday and the entire tobacco He is past Dictator of the Loyal on the go in the trench just now. crop was a total loss. Order of Moose, Louisville, KY. He Every time we get any news, it is has had ten years experience as a ***Stites that we are pushing them back, or Public Entertainer. (Highlights) Misses Ethel and Helen Steele, of holding our own. ***Wounded in France Kosmosdale, spent Sunday afternoon One of the fellows said the other with Miss Mildred Stibbens. We notice in the wounded list of night that Gen. Pershing said we Monday, where Mr. Rudoph (sic) Miss Charles Anna Ritchey, of would have the Bosche whipped by Stringer was wounded in a battle of Louisville, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Xmas. I hope he is right. If he is that July 27. Mr. Stringer is a son of Mr. J. H. Nicholson. will sure be a happy Xmas for this and Mrs. Lem Stringer, who had world. Mrs. Harold Brown, of Cincinnati, is made their home here all their lives, Mother, give my address to all my the guest of her mother, Mrs. H. E. before moving to Muncie, Ind. about friends and write to me at once. Brown. 5 years ago. With love for all, your loving son, Mrs. J. C. Purdy is in the city. ***Now in France John Reuben Settle, Pvt. John Settle, Miss Ethel Griffin, of Meadow Photo - Roy Swearingen Magruder, 2nd Batry, FARR US PO 722, Lawn, is the guest of Miss Mary E. son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. American EF Vaughn. Magruder, of Lebanon Junction, and ***Killed in Action word has been received of his safe Rev. T. A. Griffin and wife, Misses arrival over seas with the 51st Hattie and Pansy Stibbens motored English, Ind. Aug. 9 - Corporal Infantry. He enlisted in the early part to Louisville Thursday and spent a Allen G. Myres (sic), of Alton, who of May and was in training at Camp very delightful day at the parks. has been reported killed in action in Forest, Ga. France, was a teacher in the Mrs. Sallie Funk, of the city, is Crawford County Schools before ***On his way over there visiting her son, Claud Funk at this volunteering for service in April, place. Following is a letter recently 1917. After war was declared at that received by Mrs. Vesey Hatfield W. T. Griffin, of Valley Station, time, Allen, who was then teaching from her husband, who is about spent Sunday with Jas. Hopewell. in the Leavenworth public schools, ready to cross over there. He left together with his brother, John L. Rev. T. A. Griffin and Mrs. Griffin Shepherdsville May 27 with the 29. Myers, who has been commissioned have returned to their home in and is also in France, went to Dear Wife: Veedersburg, Ind., after a weeks Indianapolis to enlist. Allen was visit with relatives at this place. I will write you a few lines today. I accepted and went to the border, am feeling fine and hope you are all ***Something New at the Fair where he served with Perishing (sic) right. We are getting pretty close to two months and landed in France, The world’s most clever and the shipping point now. We will June 27, 1917. John was rejected at versatile midget entertainer and soon be sailing over the sea. I think Indianapolis, but was accepted at the Count Teddy. He was born in 1885 I will come back all right. At least, Louisville recruiting station. The of France and Jewish parentage. He that is the way I feel. This is a fine brothers met in France and spent claims to be a sort of a Duke’s place. We have lots of everything to much time together. mixture, a little man 32 years old eat. The Red Cross was awful good Corporal Myers was a nephew of Dr. with a handsome mustache to prove to us as we came down here. The Dave Smith, of this county and John his maturity, smaller than the Red Cross is a fine thing, they were L. Myers will be remembered by the average four year old child, weighs sure good to us.

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It is awful cold here, I have got a were especially clean and such H. B. Wood volunteered for military cold but am feeling fine. I weigh one condition as inflects credit on our service and will go to Terre Haute hundred and seventy-eight pounds. I County Officials. Thursday for an 8 weeks course at wish I could see you, I miss you Rose Polytechnic. The poor farm, under the guidance more every day for you were so of the Commissioner, Mr. Cook, all Paul Holsclaw and J. W. Brooks, good to me, but I will be back some clean and in good order (details of who have been taking a technical sweet day. I guess Jim Hoagland and conditions not transcribed - Edith) course at Rose Polytechnic came to I will go to France together for he is and we endorse the present their homes here for the week end. still with me. He and I will have lots management. They are looking fine, in high spirits to tell when we come home. We and well pleased with the course We further recommend that the know a great deal now. they have taken. They will be County Road south of Bardstown I guess we will get some clothes this transferred to Camp Taylor this Junction be changed so as not to week, for the ones we have are too week. cross the Rail Road and thus avoid thin for the weather here, guess we two first crossing south of W. J. Bell and family, Mrs. Scott will get overseas clothes. I have Bardstown Junction. and Miss Nellie Mae Scott, Tom been in six states since I left Camp Melton and family were all day C. C. Hackney, Foreman of Grand Taylor. I am seeing some of the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jury. world, but would enjoy it better if I McKenzie Sunday. had you with me. The following cases have been tried Miss Birdie Ball is the guest of Mrs. since our last issue: We were on the road two days and Joe Blanton of the city. nights and I am so sleepy I can’t Tom Hoagland VS Leonard Krantz - Miss Dessie Cochran is visiting hardly hold my eyes open. Well, I $125.00 will close and write some more relatives in Spencer County. Edith Cochrane VS Commonwealth tomorrow. I will try and write to you Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw and Miss Life Insurance Co. verdict for $1000 every day, so don’t worry about me Cynthia Holsclaw spent Tuesday for I will come back all right. Roscoe Tucker VS L & N RR - with Mrs. E. Z. Wiggington. Hoping to hear from you soon. settled Ed Simons, who had been at Camp From a true husband, Vesey John Bowman VS L & N RR - Taylor for two weeks, spent Sunday Hatfield. May God Bless You. settled with his wife here. ***For Salt Commonwealth VS Floyd Carlisle - H. B. Wood had a sale and his wife 2 Ford automobiles, 5 passenger in 2 years in pen. will go make her home with her mother in the city while he is in the first class condition, will sell cheap. ***Advertisement - Farms for sale Army. We will miss these good Fred Harshfield, Shepherdsville. by C. R. Smith, Real Estate agent, people who have been so active in Shepherdsville. ***Bullitt County Court church and social life here. ***Hebron Report of the Grand Jury to Hon. D. ***Pleasant Grove A. McCandless. Mrs. Hoagland and daughter, of the Mrs. Jas. Ridgway, Mrs. Cordila city, are guests of Mrs. H. B. Wood We have investigated every (looks like) Grant and brother, Arch complaint of violation of the law and Miss Mary Newbanks, of New Trigg, who is in military service, returned all indictments that we Albany, is visitor her sister, Mrs. H. spent Thursday with the former’s believe the proof would justify. L. Rogers. daughter, Mrs. Ernest Simmons. We have examined and inspected the Wallace Pearson, of Camp Taylor, Mrs. Kate Hall and daughter spent a court house, jail and poor farm and spent the week end with his wife few days recently with her sister-in- wish to report that we found all the here. law, Mrs. Joe Dickey. property so inspected being well cared for. The Court House and Jail

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Roy Stallings and wife were dinner Mrs. Posey Grant and several others Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brumley spent guests Sunday of his parents, Louis recently visited her husband at Camp the week end with the former’s Stallings and wife. Roy, who is in Taylor. He was well and all enjoyed father of Jefferson County. the day together. the military service, came home Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg motored Saturday night and returned Sunday Joe Dickey and wife were afternoon to Jeffersonville the past week to see afternoon to his place of duty. Roy’s guests Friday of Mrs. Lyman Hall. their new home. many friends were glad to see him back, if it was only a short stay. Rev. Burns filled his appointment Mrs. J. W. Lloyd spent Thursday here Saturday night, Sunday and with her daughter, Mrs. Bernice Mrs. T. H. Wise spent a day last Sunday night and was entertained in Owen near Mt. Washington. week with Mrs. K. S. Grant. the home of Jas. Ridgway. Joe Dickey and wife, T. H. Wise and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg and Miss Clay Whitledge took a load of hogs wife, Mrs. Ida Hecker and son, Eudell Grant motored to to the city the past week and while Dorsey, Misses Wave and Ruby Jeffersontown recently and spent the loading them, one was overcome by Dickey were entertained in the home day with Mr. and Mrs. Will Queen. heat and died. of Louis Stalling Sunday afternoon. Mr. Roy Owen, of near Mt. Temperature was 104 at this place Capt. Thompson, who captured the Washington, and Miss Della one day last week. Sea Monster, should be sent to Ridgway, of Pleasant Grove, France to capture some of the Mrs. Inez Bishop, of near Mt. surprised their friends by going to Germans. A few more like Mr. Washington, is spending a while Jeffersonville and getting married Thompson to help our boys “over th with her cousin, Miss Lillian Lloyd. August 7 . We wish them prosperity there”, this war would soon be over. and happiness on their journey Mr. and Mrs. Lem Tyler and Mr. We are glad to know the Germans through life. and Mrs. Ben Tyler and children are backing down and the American Roddy Figg, of India, (sic) was here spend a day recently with H. C. Army are gaining ground. Tyler and wife. with his father, Leslie Figg, for a Mrs. Vernon Dickey and son, visit last week. Miss Eudell Grant made Miss Kittie Darrell, of Mt. Washington, spent a Mrs. Robt. Grant spent a day last Flood a visit last week. few day last week with her parents, week with Mrs. Kirby Grant. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stallings. Mrs. Jane Hall, who has been on the Mrs. Hallie Armstrong has been sick list, we are glad to say is better. Ernest Simmons was called to suffering with one hand being military service last week and others Miss Ruthie Owen spent the past caused from a bad burn. are expecting to be called soon. week in the city visiting relatives. Joe Dickey and wife, of Mt. Miss Nora Owen, who has spent Dave Armstrong and family, of Mt. Washington, and Mrs. Kate Hall some time ill, came Saturday to Washington. spent Sunday with motored to the home of T. H. Wise spend a while with her sisters, Mrs. Everett Armstrong and wife. and wife one afternoon recently. Joe Mike Brumley and Mrs. Claud was out trying his machine. Mrs. Eunice Orms and little Stallings. daughter spent Saturday night and Mrs. Mary Martin, from the Knobs, ***Personal Sunday with her parents, Tilman spent several day last week with her (looks like) Ridgway and wife. Roy Stallings, who is stationed at sister, Mrs. Bettie Price. Lexington, spent Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Glasgow, of the Mr. and Mrs. Sam Orms spent a day Sunday at home. city, recently visited Will Gentry recently with Mr. and Mrs. George and wife. Rev. C. M. Johnson, of Connorville, Armstrong. is visiting relatives and friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Armstrong, Miss K. S. Grant and family recently Lidia Ridgway, Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Miss May Smith, of Lebanon entertained relatives from the city. Armstrong motored to the city last Junction, spent Saturday here. week shopping.

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Mrs. J. S. Pipes and son, of Lebanon Jas. Lee Williams, of Camp another call and Mr. Fitzgerald fell Junction, was here Monday. Sherman, spent several days this under weight. week here. Jas. Lee, one of Uncle Sam’s boys, Mrs. Lillie Thompson and Edgar is here this week attending court. Laura Daniels and Lula Ashby spent Porter, of Bardstown Junction, and Wednesday in the city. Miss Gladys Welch were the guests Miss Anna Edwards, of Louisville, of the former’s daughter-in-law, C. R. Smith, the real estate man, was is the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mrs. Violetta Thompson and sister at West Point Wednesday. Robt. Foster, of Belmont. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse F. G. Thomas, the well known Mr. and Mrs. Herman Williams Roby. entertained a 6 o’clock dinner painter, is at Huber Station, painting Protracted meeting at Cedar Grove Wednesday the following guests: the handsome residence of Mr. Garr. ME Church by the pastor, Rev. Misses Lillian Pitman and Evelyn Ollie Burch, of Leaches, spent Brandon. Bates, Messrs Edward Tyler and Saturday here. Neil Brooks Jr. B. D. Burch and family and O. P. Henry Miller, of Lebanon Junction, Basham and wife were out motoring Miss Lillian Pitman and Mr. Jim Lee was here Monday. Sunday. Williams spent Monday night with Jack Nagle, of South Park, spent Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Williams. A large crowd was present and Monday here. everything sold well at the sale of Mr. John Merhoff, of Okolona, was Willie Deacon last Saturday. Dr. J. W. Dodds, of Bardstown here Wednesday. Junction, was here Monday. Prof. Chas. Bridwell made a very John Adams, of Chapeze, was here interesting talk at Victory School Wednesday with his usual smile. Several from here left Sunday to house last Friday night for the work on the army plant at Stithton. ***Cedar Creek benefit of moon light schools, also Miss Mattie Port, of Louisville, Red Cross and on next Friday night, Rev. Brandon filled his regular spent the week end with the Misses there will be several speakers with appointment at Victory Saturday Bowman. Mr. Bridwell to speak in behalf of night. Red Cross. All are invited. Col. Anthony Snawder, of Mt. Eden, O. P. Basham and wife spent Sunday was here Monday, looking the best Misses Ansilee Barger and Rachel with B. D. Burch and wife. of health. Roby were guests of Miss Myrtle Chas. Ratcliff and family were the Farnsworth, Saturday. Richard Moore, of Cupio, attended guests of Henry Roby and wife Mrs. Ollie Birch has been on the court here Monday. Sunday. sick list, but is better now. Frank Bell, of Zoneton, was in town Friends of Albert Thompson have Monday. ***Two Visiting ministers at the been receiving mail from him stating Baptist Church - Dr. J. B. Moody, of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bell had as he has been transferred to Camp Pewee Valley and Rev. W. L. their dinner guests Sunday the Stuard, Newport News, VA and Shearer of Stamping Ground. following: Mr. W. S. Gibbs and expects to leave at any time for wife, Mr. Lee Gibbs, wife and son of France. ***Leaves for Indianapolis Shelbyville, Mr. Chas. Blanton and Miss Myrtle Shaw spent the week Five young men left for Indianapolis wife, Mr. Frank Blanton, wife and end with her grandparents, Henry Thursday morning to enter training on of Boston, Mr. Abnes (sic) Fuqua and wife. school for Uncle Sam: Blanton and wife of Irvington, Mr. Emmett Reed and wife and Miss As we reported about Willie Deacon Willie Deacon, H. B. Wood, Clifford Mary Birch of Springfield, Mr. Will and Hubert Fitzgerald leaving for Ft. Pignam (sic), Thos. Bernie Lee, Bell Scottsburg, Ind., and Mr. and Thomas last week, we are glad to Elmer Eugene Laswell. Mrs. Emmitt Stansbury and family state Mr. Deacon was held over for ***Lost - Blue Serge Coat, Reward. of this place. Virgil Duvall, Chapeze, Ky

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***James Joyce On one of his hauling trips to was buried at the Joe Funk burying Arkansas, he had a battle with a big ground Friday. Mr. James Joyce, one of the best stag which he took great delight in known citizens of Bullitt County, ***Mt. Washington telling, and which was thrilling to died at his home near Mt. Eden the hearers. Mr. Joyce was a fine Mrs. Alice Collings, son and Church last Thursday night, aged man, law abiding, hospitable, daughter, Bert and Carrie, spent the eighty one years, six months and neighborly, and sympathetic. He was week end with friends in Louisville fifteen days. His remains were quiet and loved to help the needy and New Albany. buried in Mt. Eden Cemetery on and sick. Saturday in the presence of a large Herman Fox, of Camp Taylor, was a concourse of sorrowing relations and Perhaps his last act of kindness for week end guest of his uncle, P. N. friends who assembled to pay the the sick was performed when he Fox and wife. took some flowers to his neighbor last tribute to a good man. The burial Stuyler Harris, of Louisville, spent and friend, Miss Virgie Barrall, as service was conducted by the the week end with his wife and baby she lay on her death bed. Neighbors Masonic Lodge of which he had who are visiting relatives here. long been a member. and friends shall miss Mr. Joyce; his giant form and kindly face; his Mr. John Snawder, wife and Mr. Joyce was the last member of a cheery face and re-assuring hand daughter, Mrs. Flora Lloyd left large family, all his brothers and clasp - all are gone, but they shall Tuesday morning for Louisville to sisters having preceded him across linger long in the hearts of those make their home. the mystic river. He died in the same who loved him. house in which he was born. He was Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hayes, of true to past ideals and traditions. In To the surviving relations, we tender Louisville, visited his aunt, Mrs. the latter years of his life, he would our sympathies. Rob Hall and Mr. Hall Saturday and not permit any changes to be made Sunday. ***Deaths about the house; giving as his reason Miss Rebecca Parrish and sister, Mr. J. M. Barrall Sr died at his home that the house had served his parents Sallie Dean, are spending a few days on Knob Creek, Tuesday night, July and older relations and was good with their uncle, J. A. Harris and 13th. He was born Oct. 4, 1829, enough for him. wife. being 88 years, 10 mo and 10 days Mr. Joyce was a loyal and brave old. Miss Austin Bell, of Huber, is Union soldier serving for four years visiting her sister, Mrs. J. C. Gentry. in the Louisville Legion. He would He was one of the best known men not apply for a pension stating that in Bullitt County and especially in Several from here went to the city his service had been rendered that part of the county where he had Sunday to view the big fish on patriotically and not for pay. spent his life. exhibition there. But he loved the Confederate His wife died June 28th. Mrs. Williams and son, Walter and soldiers as well as the Union her niece, Miss Gladys Holsclaw, He leaves one brother, J. A. Barrall, soldiers. During the last years of Mr. were all day guests of her sister, of Barrallton and one sister, Mrs. Joyce’s life and illness, he was Mrs. Clarence Snider last Tuesday. Barbra Samuels, of Louisville, and tenderly cared for by his nephew, one daughter, Mrs. Henry Able. Almer Barnes is spending ten days at Mr. W. F. Joyce and by Mrs. W. F. Martinsville, Ind. Joyce, who did all they could to His remains were laid to rest in the make his last days pleasant. family burying ground at his home Mrs. Richard Taylor is visiting her July 15th. daughter, Ms. Geo. Harriman at At one time, Mr. Joyce was the Cincinnati. biggest and strongest man in Bullitt Mrs. Geo. Chappell died at her home County. At one time he weighed 360 at Cupio Thursday and was buried in Mr. and Mrs. Lee Markwell, and pounds. He could and did perform the family burying ground Friday. children, of Louisville, were week some marvelous feats of strength. end guests of her mother, Mrs. D. T. Samuel Carpenter died at his home near Cupio Thursday morning and

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Mothershead. Mrs. Markwell and ***For Sale - Good gasoline hay in France. Mr. Greenwell joined the children will remain until Thursday. press. Otis Porter, Bardstown Army in May. He is a fine young Junction. boy, and will no doubt give a good Elsie Johnson, of Fern Creek, is account of himself and have some ***Colored Baptist Church visiting her aunts, Mrs. N. H. Huns to his credit when he returns. Braithwaite and Pauline Johnson. The Shepherdsville Colored Baptist ***Watermelon Market Several from here attended the Church gave a big basket dinner funeral of Mrs. Tinnell at King’s Sunday, Aug. 11. A large crowd was Mr. Ad Buckman and Mr. P. H. Church Saturday afternoon. present. Rev. Webster, pastor of the Henderson, two of the champion church preached a fine sermon and watermelon raisers in this county Mr. Clarence Holsclaw, of about $33.99 was collected by the have been bringing in some fine Louisville, spent the week end with members. melons, both is size and taste. his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Snider. ***Wanted - Good man to work and ***Killed at Boston Misses Sara Jane Buckman and attend to stock on farm in Bullitt Laura Daniel, of Shepherdsville, Cecil Carter, a son of Conductor County. John H. Merhoff, City. spent Sunday with Mrs. Almer Jno. R. Carter, of Lebanon Junction, Barnes. ***For Sale - horses, mules, milch who has gone to work as a cows. Mrs. Jas. S. Piper, Lebanon Brakeman and only had made his The children and grandchildren of Junction third trip was found dead near Mr. and Mrs. Pate Wiggington Boston. gathered at their home Sunday to ***Miss Edna Daugherty, Instructor celebrate the birthday of Mrs. of Music. Lebanon Junction. Fall When the train crew arrived at Wiggington. term begins Sept. 5th. Lebanon Junction about 4 a.m. Monday morning, missed Mr. Carter ***Pictures Shows at Mason Messrs and Mesdames Clarence and and started a search for him. A track Temple, Shepherdsville. Lawrence Snider motored to Otisco, walker found him lying in the weeds Ind., last Friday and spent the day Aug. 17. - The Awakening, featuring near the RR track about 60 yards with the latter’s brother, Fred Snider Montagu Love south of the culvert at Boston, one and wife. leg being cut off. He was a fine Aug. 21 - Broken Chains, featuring Roy Owen and Miss Della Ridgway, young man and had many friends. Ethel Clayton of Pleasant Grove, surprised their ***Some Hot Weather friends by going to Jeffersonville Aug. 22 - The Mischief Maker, and getting married. They are, at featuring June Caprice. Monday, Aug. 4th was the hottest day present, with his parents, Mr. and in 47 years, 110 in the shade and it Aug. 23 - The Island of Desire, Mrs. Jas. Owen. has been hanging around that spot featuring George Walsh ever since. Much damage to corn ***Meeting Aug. 24 - The Good for Nothing, and garden, stock water getting The Rev. C. M. Johnson, of featuring Carlyle Blackwell scarce and stock suffering. Last Connorville, Ohio, will begin a winter was about the coldest winter Aug. 29 - A Woman Alone, meeting at Beech Grove (the flats) in years. featuring Alice Brady next Sunday. Rev. Johnson is a August 25, 1918 former Bullitt County boy. He is a Aug 31 - The Tenth Case, featuring fine speaker, and everyone should be Jude Elvidge ***United States Casualties to hear him. ***Advertisement - The Ball Optical List since US declared war is 20,112 ***For Sale - Silo Indiana, good as Company, Louisville. with deaths reaching 7,716. new. J. G. Armstrong, ***Safe in France Shepherdsville. Killed in Action (including 291 at Mr. and Mrs. Sam Greenwell have sea) - 3,574. just received word that their son, Died of wounds - 3,574 Lonnie Greenwell, has arrived safe

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Died of Disease - 3,534. with whom he lived for so many Will take the pleasure in answering years before his death. Besides your most welcome letter received Died of accidents and other causes - these, he leaves many other relations yesterday. Was glad to hear from 670 and friends to mourn his loss and to you, but sorry mother’s hand is no Wounded in action - 9,048 each all, The Pioneer News extends better. its deepest sympathy. Missing in action, including Sola Mae, take care of her and do all prisoners - 1,421 ***Meeting of the Shepherdsville you can to get her hand well, but I Council of the Jr OUAM. State know you will do that without telling Total to date 17,362. Councilor, Bro. Ernest Hofer and you. Bro. Hareson from PA and Dr. Kerr. Marine Corps casualties: You said you were going to send me Hon. J. R. Zimmerman spoke. Deaths - 833. a box and asked me what I like. If I ***Revival at Pleasant Hill House had one of those good biscuits you Wounded - 1,826 with Rev. Edgar Pound. Mentions bake, I could swallow one whole. committee of Misses Ainslee Barger In hands of enemy - 5 We had to get up last night at 10 and Eugenia Crist and Messrs J. D. Missing - 86 o’clock and scrub the floor and walls Farnsworth and D. V. Nutt. New until 12. Total to Date 2,750 Members J. D. Farnsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Fitzgerald, Blanche Thank goodness I am done with all ***John M. Barrall Sr Greenwell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank those old “shots”. Roby, Henry Fuqua, Lanier Jones, John M Barrall Sr, who died at his I am a cook now and it is no bad job Stella D. Thompson. residence on Knob Creek Aug. 13 for it is so cold up here. was one of the best known men in ***Births Bullitt County. His entire life was I joined the Baptist Church spent on Knob Creek, where he was Born to the wife of Chas. Jesse, yesterday and am going to try to live born and no man ever lived in that Aug. 14, a boy, Jas. Henry. a better life. I have all my faith in God and I think He will put me vicinity within the memory of the Born to the wife of John through all right. present generation had fewer Underwood, Aug. 18, a girl, Ella enemies and more friends. Quiet and May. I went over to see Ernest again unassuming in his manners, yesterday. Saw Leslie Herps the Born to the wife of Henry I. generous and magnanimous in every other day. Tell mother I will write to Greenwell, Aug. 20, a boy, Emmett way, he minimized the frailties of her next time. Tell everybody to Leslie. his fellow men and magnified their write to me. Kiss the baby for me. virtues. A kind and loving husband, ***For Sale - Fine lot of Rye, 100 Tell Frank and Papa Hello. Your ideal father and splendid neighbor, per cent germinating tested. $2.00 brother, L. P. Hibbs, 16 Reg. he lived a long and useful life and per bushel. Wm. Swearingen. Barracks 25, Upper East New when at last, the shadows of death Isolation, Great Lakes, Ill. fell around him, he passed from the ***The Slacker ***List of Registrants appointed by busy scenes of life to the silence of Poem taken from a letter in the Local Board of Bullitt County to the tomb mourned by all who knew Harrodsburg Herald written by Capt. serve on Registration Day in the 18 him. He more nearly embodied in his Robert J. Christman formerly of to 45 registration, 1918. By Precinct. make-up all those finer qualities Harrodsburg, now in France with the which go to make the ideal citizen 116th Engineers AEF, regarding No. l - W. B. Ashby, H. C. Hamilton than almost any other person in our Slackers. county. After a long and useful life, No. 2 - Charles Applegate, John may he enjoy rest eternal. His is ***Soon to Go Over Pendleton. survived by one brother, J. Alden Great Lakes, Ill to Mrs. W. F. Lee No. 3 - S. G. Thornberry, Josh Gore Barrall, of Barrallton, one sister, Mrs. Barbara Samuels, of Louisville, Dear Sis: No. 4 - Bert Hall, J. C. Drake. and one daughter, Mrs. Henry Able,

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No. 5 - M. S. Harmon, J. V. Rouse Miss Edna Schweckendieck has Miss Floye Owen was a Sunday returned home from a lengthy visit visitor of Miss Evelyn Lanyans. No. 6 - William Knight, Virgil in Louisville. Duvall Wm. A. King, our hustling carpenter Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Flood and little is confined to his home on account No. 7 - W. T. Jenkins, J. B. Arnold Miss Lavinia Flood spent the week of a very sore limb. Hope he will No. 8 - Chester A. Hill, T. L. end in Louisville. soon be out again. Coakley Walter Harris is on the sick list. Clarence Hawkins and Miss Mary No. 9 - Jasper Pearl, J. D. Harned Ada Hardesty, of Louisville, spent R. F. Owen and family were Sunday Sunday with his sister, Mrs. C. H. guests of Mrs. Kate Hall. No. 10 - W. F. Joyce, J. E. Chappell Maddox. Geo., Albert, Samuel and Everett No. 11 - W. C. Herps, S. T. Louis Nunnelly arrived home Armstrong, with their wives, spent Hornbeck Sunday to visit his parents, Mr. and Saturday at South Park with their ***Former Bullitt County Boy Mrs. J. K. Nunnelly. He came from uncle, Mr. R. S. Armstrong. making Good New York, where he is in military Orion Nunnelly, wife and son, spent training. He will remain until the We have just received a letter from th Sunday with his parents, Mr. and 29 . Mr. T. J. Wells, a former Bullitt Mrs. J. K. Nunnelly. County boy, who has made good at Mr. and Mrs. Al Carrithers, of Ft. Thomas. He is one of Bullitt’s A. C. Stafford and wife were in Louisville, spent Sunday with Mr. best boys and his many friends will Louisville for the week end with his and Mrs. Tom McAfee. mother, who continues very ill. be glad to know he is doing well. He Mrs. Louis Santer has returned from is a member of Ft. Thomas Council Oscar Patterson, wife and children Louisville where she spent a week Jr. OUAM and will be glad for any were Sunday guests of J. W. Warner with relatives. of the boys who go to Ft. Thomas to and family. look him up. Mesdames B. C. Mothershead and J. Sorry to hear of the death of Arch D. Hough remain very ill. **On the Mt. Washington Road Jackson, which occurred in Miss Willie Chickering, of Cupio, R. H. Hall, Misses Hazel Hall, Jesse Louisville the 17th. Burial in the th has returned home after a visit to and Ada Harris attended the Fern Peacock Cemetery Monday the 19 . Miss Zella Owen. Creek Fair Friday. We extend sympathy to the wife and children. Everett Armstrong motored to Mrs. Clifford Weideman and Stithton Tuesday on business. daughter, Miss Dorothy, of Lincoln, Miss Ruth Wickum is spending a Nebraska, are guests of their aunt, while with Mrs. Bert Ridgway. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nunnelly came Mrs. Louis Santer and Mr. Santer. down Tuesday from Cincinnati to J. O. Simmons and family spent visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Miss Nella Almeta Ridgway arrived K. Nunnelly. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hough. Ridgway on Aug. 15. Mother and ***Personal Mrs. Wm. Woodrow and baby, of baby are doing fine. Fern Creek, are guests of Mrs. John S. B. Magruder, of Lebanon Mr. Edward Owen and family and Owen. Junction, spent Monday here, Mrs. Elizabeth Owen spent Sunday shaking hands with his many friends. Mrs. Elizabeth Owen spent the week with W. L. Gentry and family. end with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mrs. Prather, of Louisville, is the Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Fisher, Misses Fisher. guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Smith and wife. Pearl, Edith and Dorothy Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Gentry were Earl and Marion Fisher, of Penn Sunday visitors of Harley Proctor Mrs. Maud Cummins and two sons, Run, were Sunday guests of Mr. and and wife. Morris and Joseph, of Louisville, Mrs. Albert Fisher.

Page 174 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 spent Sunday with Mack Maraman’s and Mrs. C. F. Troutman and Mrs. At a recent meeting, we decided to family. S. W. Bates. go to the “Bluffs” on an overnight hike. When Saturday night came Mrs. J. B. Myers and her visitors are W. C. Herps Jr, of Detroit, Mich., is around, it happened that no one but enjoying the Mammoth Cave this the guest of his parents, Mr. and Waldo and Dorsey could go. They week. Mrs. C. W. Herps. started about 5 o’clock, arriving at Mr. and Mrs. Judge Masden, of Miss Nannie Hornbeck is at home the Bluffs in a few moments. for her vacation. Detroit, Mich., are the guests of Mrs. While Waldo put up the shelter, Sara O’Bryan. Winfrey Meredith is here for the Dorsey got supper, after much Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Monroe were Fair. burning of hands and “eats” they finally had supper, after which they Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Mrs. Ona Martin and children are made their beds and settled down for Troutman. visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. sleep. Col. Anthony Snawder, of Mt. Eden, Newt Martin. About midnight, Waldo woke up and has bought a Ford truck, is an up to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Smith, of saw the glimmer from the camp fire date farmer and keeps up with the Bardstown, are guests of Mrs. Edith and thought the woods were on fire. times. Cochran this week. This scared Dorsey and they got up J. Tom Foster, the real-estate man of Jas. W. Hardaway visited Louisville in a hurry. After seeing what it was, Louisville, spent Saturday here. Sunday and while there attended they went back to bed and slept Mr. Rufas Ridgway and brother, of services at the Jefferson street peacefully (?) until morning. church. The “deacon”, as Jim is Zoneton, spent Monday here. When they woke up, they found the called by his close friends, enjoys Mr. Rice Lee lost two fine cows last mosquitos had raised several bumps nothing quite so much as to occupy on their “domes” week by eating too much corn. a front pew at the big Jefferson Mrs. Robt. Ice is the guest of her street church. He says the choir After eating breakfast, they started mother, Mrs. F. G. Thomas. service is unbeatable and many other for home. As soon as they reached features are attractive. there, they went swimming and G. S. Patterson has returned from a Theodore Gentry went home with business trip in the South. Mr. G. D. Mathis, of Lenora, spent Dorsey. Fair week here. B. L. Bowman spent Monday in the Dorsey Hecker has been awarded a Mrs. I. T. Houck, of Clermont, spent city. War Hero Medal by Chief Totem. Wednesday here. Tom Martin has moved down on the The scouts will meet Friday night., J. E. Smith, of Bardstown, spent river in the Croan house. Aug. 23, at the captains house. Wednesday here. Miss Lillian Pitman spent the week ***For Sale - Will sell bull calves Noah Smith and wife, of Louisville, end with her sister, Mrs. J. W. Sams from 20 heavy milking holstein cows have arrived to spent Fair Week with in the city. at $10 each, sired by a high bred their daughter, Mrs. G. S. Patterson. Miss Ina Fern Foster spent last week bull. Geo. W. Maraman & Sons. ***Big Coon Tribe, Lone Scout of with Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means. ***Farewell Sermon of Rev. Herbert A Miss Margaret Foster was the guest Haywood at Baptist Church. There are now seven Scouts in this of Miss Blanche Howlett last ***Advertisement - REO Speed tribe. They are: Dorsey Hecker, Sunday. Wagon for sale at Standard Auto Capt., Waldo Gentry, Lieut., Miss Decker, of Louisville, is the Co., 730 Fourth Ave., Louisville. Theodore Gentry, Jas Flood, guest of Mrs. C. F. Allen this week. Kenneth Flood, Lowell Lloyd and ***Advertisement - Suits made to Mrs. S. J. Fryer and children, of Carey Smith. measure $16.50 or $20.00 Superior Muskogee, Okla., are guests of Mr. Woolen Mills, Louisville

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***Advertisement - Lalley-Light, accept a position as bookkeeper in Fred Arthur Bryant and endless supply of Electric Light. the People’s Bank. Her room at the Claud Lee Muss Southern Motors Co., Louisville. Junction has been given to Miss Herbert Warner Mayme Stephens. Ebbie (sic) Arthur McGill ***Time for the worthless dog to go. Willie Thomas Langford The big school at Lebanon Junction Fifteen years ago, where I live, Gordon Chas. Rogers began classes Monday, Aug. 26, nearly every farm had its flock of Jas. Glenville Hatfield with fine attendance. Teachers: Prof. sheep. Today, there are only four Frank Henry Hobbich A. A. Allison, principal, Prof. farms where sheep are raised. There William Henry Ferguson Meredith Carpenter, high school, is plenty of land producing nothing John Henry Lee Jr Misses Clara Chambers, Mary Jane where a good sized flock of sheep Trunnell, Mayme Stephens, Bertha ***American Asked to Limit Sugar could be thriving. The reason is Engle, Lillie Mooney, Mrs. A. A. Use to no more than two pounds per mostly dogs. Allison. person per month, if the present Three paragraphs describing dog meager allied sugar ration is That Bullitt County has some problem ending with: If he (the dog) maintained. officers that have “back bone” and doesn’t earn ten dollars and his that they will do their duty was fully ***Bridwell-Lee Marriage board in a year, you had better do shown here August 17, when in away with him at once. Miss Maggie Lee and Mr. Orville Judge Bradbury’s court, a fine and Bridwell were married in cost was given a parent for failing to ***Picture Show Jeffersonville Thursday. send his children to school. The fine Clermont Camp 409 will have a and cost was probably something Mr. Bridwell is a son of Mr. and picture show and entertainment near $25.00 Mrs. Tom Bridwell and a fine Friday night, August 30. at our Hall young man. in Clermont. Ice cream and The report from Beech Grove refreshments served. Chas. F. School made by trustee, B. H. Miss Lee is the only daughter of Mr. Stephens, Manager. Croan, trustee and Miss Mary Bell and Mrs. Robt. E. Lee. She has as teacher. many friends here who wish her and ***Help Wanted - Several men, her charming husband many long Why is Kentucky now spending over market gardeners preferred, or others and happy years of married life. with some knowledge of garden $2500 to teach old folks to read and seeds. An unusual sales proposition. write? ***Leaves for Camp Taylor The Wing Seed Co., Mechanicsburg, It is because we had no strong Twenty-two fine looking young men Ohio. compulsory school law back, say 25 left Wednesday evening, twenty to ***Just because a man is a good years ago, and why did one out of Camp Taylor and two to Ft. Thomas: every seven of the young men from citizen is no proof that he will make Fred Smith a good County Road Engineer. Bullitt County who registered for Geo. Clarence Newman army service last month, “sign” their August 30, 1918 Chester Lee Stark names by “x” Chas. Leslie Ryan ***School News Think it over and if you have a David Maraman tenant on your farm who has Fred Lee Bogard Miss Katherine Griffin has been children, do your best to get those Walter Stader Newman elected as primary teacher at children in school. Carroll Lester Owen Belmont, while Miss Nancye Jeffries Chester Lee King has been advanced to the ***Thirteen Registrants who have Henry C. McCubbins principalship. become twenty-one since the June Emmitt C. Coakley Register: Miss Lillian Thompson, who has Clarence William Parris been attending a commercial school Burl Harrison Leslie Edward Thurman Felker in Louisville has resigned her place Jacob Richard Lyninger Everett Marcum in the school at Lebanon Junction to Willie Oscar Scott John Wright Ratliff

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Claud Clark there to go with you all. I am sorry There are few high schools in the Clint Jewell Aline is sick, I guess Clara is well. State that offer such advantages. What is Bert doing now, has he got Jesse D. Williams We enrolled 105 High School pupils any tobacco out this year? I guess Evan Garland Dillander last year and expect to far exceed you all were at the picnic the 4th. I Ernest Edward Braithwaite that number this year. Horace Cox McGee would liked to have been there. How Myron Cunningham is Papa? I guess he is getting more We shall have four teachers in the work in the shop than he can do. Tell grades: Miss Bertie Maner - 1 st and ***Fair Co. Elects Officers. him I will be back soon to help him. 2nd grades; Miss Sarah Williams - 3rd and 4th; Miss Zora Raymond - 7th and The Fair directors elected the I was in the trenches 20 days, I 8th; teacher for 5th and 6th will be following officers for the coming looked and looked for a Dutch to chosen later. year: President, Henry Schaffer, shoot, but never saw any. They are Pitts Point; Vice President, Robt. afraid of the Americans. They know We shall again offer our splendid Lee; Sec. Prof. Sanders; Treas, H. H. what we are. The Dutch call us courses in piano, voice, violin and Combs. Yankies (sic). Well, I will close as I expressions. These will be in charge ***For Sale or trade - A no. 1 don’t know of anything else to write of excellent young ladies from the Surrey, hand made. Dr. J. H. Shafer. and it is dinnertime. Hoping to hear Conservatory of Music of Louisville. from home soon. We are expecting Miss Wimberly, ***Big Revival at Bullitts Lick violin; Misses Ripy, Hancock and Tell everybody hello for me. Love to Baptist Church. Rev. H. S. Burns, of McClaskey, piano; Miss Crutcher, all, your son, George Simmons. Salem, Ind. will assist. expression and Miss Totten, voice to ***On Active Service Somewhere in ***Shepherdsville High School be with us. These are splendid opportunities and every pupil should France. The Shepherdsville Graded and take some of them. Dear Mother and all, Bullitt County High School will open Monday, Sept. 9 with a very Thanks to Mr. Barrall for giving a I will answer your letter I received a interesting opening session to be column for news each week. few days ago. It found me just fine held in the gymnasium. Although and was glad to hear that you all ***Advertisement - The best, the our school has been a big, strong one were well. I have just gotten back cheapest. Mens Wear. Crutcher & for years, we expect to be larger and from the Front safely for a rest. We Starks, 4th & Jefferson, Louisville. better than ever before. are in a big town, they paid us all off Granville R. Burton, President and gave us a pass to go up town last New features added this year: ***Advertisement - Monarch Auto night and it was like turning a bunch Laboratory, Debating Society, Co. Kentucky agent for Fordsons of birds out of a cage. Well, mother, School chorus, school orchestra, (sic) Tractors made by Henry Fords we can get anything we want to special courses in agriculture and & Sons. Louisville, KY drink, but I don’t drink and I am glad bookkeeping, a splendid library. of it. ***Pie Supper and country store to High School faculty: J. H. Sanders - be held at Zion School House for Well, I didn’t ask my Captain for Mathematics and bookkeeping; Miss benefit of the Red Cross. Music to that order so you could send me that Helen Burkholder - Science, French entertain. Ida Mae Greenwell, candy and tobacco. I am getting all and German; Miss Irene Crutcher - teacher. the candy and tobacco I want given History and Literature; Miss Irene to me. Well, it is not so hot here. It is Moredock - English and Latin. We ***Adm. Notice. Jas. W. Hardaway thundering now like it is going to will have four teachers devoting all adm. of estate of Henry Z. rain. Tell F. R. that he wouldn’t their time and attention to High Hardaway, deceased. know me. I have turned my School work. Each High School ***Cedar Creek mustache out. class has its own room and teacher, and the lesson periods are 40 Sunday School was held in the New I guess you all are getting ready to minutes each. Victory Church for the first time the go to the fair. I would like to be past Sunday.

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Rev. Edgar Pound will fill his Robt. Ratcliff and family, of near Master Paul Edwards, of Louisville, regular appointment here next Cane Springs spent Sunday with his is visiting this week at the home of J. Sunday. brother, Chas. Ratcliff and family. Robt. Foster, near Belmont. Mrs. Ernest Vitoe (sic) and little Miss Myrtle Shaw and brother, Roy, Mrs. J. Tom Foster spent Sunday daughter, Geraldine, returned home entertained the following guests with Mrs. McElroy and mother at to Lyons, KY., after spending the Sunday night: Misses Myrtle Brooks. week end with her sister, Mrs. Ola Farmsworth, Bessie Grant, Ansilee Master Rodgers and Chas. Alford, of Barger, Mrs. Violetta Thompson, Roby and family. Brooks, spent Wednesday and Messrs Paul B. Roby, Wilson Thursday with relatives here. Mrs. J. B. Harris and son, J. Lynn, Daniels, Cleve Fuqua, Virgle (sic) Mrs. Lena Davis and son and and Oma Roby, Oscar and Willie Mr. Mathis, of Lenora, spent Fair daughter, of Louisville, visited their Hilton and Rob. Ratcliff. week with relatives here. sister, Mrs. B. D. Burch. Henry Hibbs and wife, of Mrs. Ernest Hibbs spent Monday Chas. Ratcliff and brother, Frank Shepherdsville, and other guests here. have purchased the Smith farms, spent Sunday with Lem Swearingen Miss Mattie Fort spent Fair Week near Smithville and will move this and family. fall. with the Misses Bowman. Mrs. Ernest Hibbs received a letter Iley Jones and wife, of Leaches, O. O. Roby purchased the telephone recently from her husband who has were here Saturday. stock from W. H. Nusz and has put been in training at Great Lakes, Ill., in a new box. stating that he was on his way to Jack Howerton, of Spencer County, Mrs. Jess Payne and daughter, Miss VA. his brother, Lupearl, is also spent several days here during the Ruby, of Breckenridge, Co., returned being transferred to NY. Both are Fair. boys of this county and are well home Sunday after a ten days visit Drought over; rain order of the day. with her brother, Mr. O. P. Basham known here by everyone, who wish and wife. This is their first visit here, them well. Anticipating his early induction into the military service, Wave Bell, is but hope to have them with us again Mrs. Elmer Samuels returned home certainly talking to many of his best in the future. after spending the week end with her girls. At the Fair, at Church, in the mother-in-law, Mrs. Sallie Samuels Fred Maddox (colored) was taken to stores, at their homes and in his of Barrallton. Camp Taylor Thursday for training. buggy, Waverly is certainly Smith Greenwell and wife, of Mrs. J. W. Barrall and two conversing with them. And there Cincinnati, Ohio is spending this daughters, of Shepherdsville, are will be many salty tears shed when week with his parents, Geo. expecting to spend this week with Wave departs. For a while, it looked Greenwell and wife. her parents, W. R. Greenwell and as if Wave might go to work in the wife here. Tax Commissioners Office, but he Lee Bolton is having a well sunk on was expecting to help Bert Pope on Mrs. Edyth Barger is spending this his farm. Basham and Jones have the the farm and did not have the time. contract. week with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Lee of Shepherdsville. Mrs. Mollie Pierce was the guest of Mrs. Chas. Kipp is spending some Mrs. William Buckman and Mrs. time with her sister, Mrs. McRoby, Bruce Bridwell is spending some Bert Pope last week and attended the time in Ohio with relatives. who is very ill. Mrs. A. V. Fair. Mrs. Pierce will be pleasantly Greenwell and son were also guests Milton Clark, Norman Bridwell left remembered as Miss Mollie Joyce. Sunday. Sunday for Stithton to work on the In her girlhood and early Claud Bolton, wife and baby, cantonment there. womanhood, she was regarded as the prettiest young woman in Bullitt returned home Sunday, after ***Personal spending the week end with her County. parents, Henry Grant and family.

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Mrs. Chas. Morrison and children Killis (sic) Weatherford, of Gravel Jefferson County, died Friday. He spent the week end with her mother Switch, spent Monday with his was ill only a few days. brother, J. Weatherford. in Louisville. Miss Inez Bishop had a delightful Mrs. Sarah E. Lee is spending this Geo. Davis and family, of Ohio, visit with her cousin, Miss Lillian week in Elizabethtown as guest of have returned to their home after Lloyd. spending some time here. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mobley. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg motored Miss Katie Keating, of Louisville, is Roscoe Horine and Baus (sic) to Shelby Co. Saturday on business. Reichmuth, of Briar Creek, spent with the Misses Pope this week. John Whitledge is on the sick lst. Wednesday here. Mrs. S. W. Bates and daughter spent We are sorry to hear of the death of Jas. Rowland and brother, Will, of Monday in the city shopping. Mrs. Nettie Mothershead and Louisville, spent Sunday with Miss Julie Tierney spent the week of sympathize with the bereft ones. Herman Pearl. the Fair with Miss Thelma Sam Orms spent Saturday night with Mrs. Rosie Wade and little son, Daugherty. his brother, Odis Orms, near Mt. William Theodore, of Fern Creek, Miss Mildred Holsclaw was the Washington. spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. guest of Mrs. C. F. Troutman during Wm. Wade and attended the fair. Carl Owen and wife, of Mt. the Fair. Washington, spent Thursday with Mrs. Dora Maraman and daughter, Mrs. Decker, of Louisville, was a the latter’s parents, J. W. Lloyd and Wenonah, spent last week with week end visitor of Mrs. C. F. Allen. wife. Horace Maraman and family. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Smith, of Leslie Figg and family spent Sunday M. D. Brandon, of Mobile, Ala, and Bardstown, spent Sunday with Mr. with Bro. Peak and wife of Mt. Mrs. J. C. Brandon spent Sunday in and Mrs. J. F. Combs. Washington. Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Huber, of News came as a shock announcing Walter Markwell and wife, Mr. and Louisville, were guests of J. F. the death on the 17th of Arch Mrs. Markwell, all of Fern Creek, Combs family during the Fair. Jackson, of Louisville. Formerly, and several others spent Thursday of Mr. Jackson made his home near the Fair with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miss Elizabeth Pitman is spending a Pleasant Grove neighborhood, but Wade. week with her sister, Mrs. J. W. recently moved to Louisville. His Sams. Mr. Paul Farnsworth and girlfriend, remains were brought back and laid Miss Jennie Summers is spending a of Buechel and Mr. Raymond to rest near his home in Peacock while with her aunt in Bardstown. Markwell and Miss Lorena Hobbs, burying ground. We tender our of Buechel took dinner with Mr. and sympathy to the wife and children. Miss Eubanks, of New Albany, is Mrs. Wade Thursday. the guest of Mrs. Chas. Bridwell Mrs. Lydia Morehead and daughter, this week. Mrs. Mattie Rennison spent Monday Beatris, of the city, spent this week in the city. with her mother, Mrs. Laura Newton Mrs. Mollie Jones left Tuesday for and other relatives. Camedton (sic), Ind to visit her son. Mrs. J. B. Stark, of Louisville, spent several days with Mrs. F. Foster. Rev. Burns filled his regular Mr. Dyer Brandon was the guest of appointment and entertained in the Miss Lillian Pitman was the guest of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Brandon home of S. O. Armstrong and wife. recently. Miss Mayme Stephens Tuesday night. Some of our boys, who were sent to J. H. McDaniel, of Briar Creek, Camp Taylor, have been transferred ***Pleasant Grove spent Tuesday here. to Camp McClellan, Anniston, Ala. Sam Orms received word that his W. C. Herps Jr and Judge Masden Guy Hecker spent Saturday and brother-in-law, Jones Gentry, of have returned to Detroit after Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Ida spending ten days here. Hecker.

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***Big Advertisement The two room school at Knob Creek Vennye (sic) Hurst began Monday with Miss Eunice Paul Jenkins Farm & Personal Property at Public Ridgway as principal and Miss Myrtle Klapper Auction. The Charles Ray home, Lillian Spalding, of Nelson County, Martha Langley known as Big Oak Farm, of 125 as assistant. Elmer Masden acres, with palatial residence, Francis McAllister containing 12 rooms, fine barn, and It now seems possible that a few of Grace McAllister all first class outbuildings. Located our rural schools in the western part Freeda Mattingly at Huber Station, on the L & N RR, of the county will be taken over by Thelma Masden 15 miles south of Louisville, goes the new Army Range at Stithton. Perry Munford under the hammer, together with all The following students, comprising Ollie Maraman the personal property hereinafter the largest class of common school Jerome Monroe mentioned: livestock, farming students ever sent from the public Marion Osborne implements, etc., household goods, schools in a single year received Betti Orms including carpets and rugs. diplomas from the State here Edyth Pipes Immediately after the sale of the Thursday: Thelma Pipes personal property, we will sell the Lena Patterson Nina Cornell Mary Pink farm and all the appurtenances Howard Mathis thereto belonging. Vernon Quick Brooks Tyler Violet Roller This is one of the most beautiful Curtis Smith Lillian Roney homes within the radius of 15 miles Floy Owens Jos. Stallings of Louisville. The location is Hazel Hall Gabe Summers unsurpassed, RR Station and Pike at Virginia Goodrick (sic) Mary Samuels the door. This farm, bearing the Euna (sic) Smith Texia Swearingen name “Big Oak Farm” is known for Evelyn Lanyans Mabel Snellen its beautiful lawns, dotted with Julia Ash Willie Shaw Evelyn Adams stately trees and magnificent Hazel Sanders Albert Able buildings and watering facilities. Eva Sutton Grace Bowman The farm is in a good state of Clarence Stansburry Ainslee Barger cultivation, but mostly in grass. The Mary Triplett Mary Buckman neighborhood is excellent, school Julia Tierney Guy Bridwell and churches of all denominations Stella Thompson Katherine Chambers near. Francis Trunnell. Piccola (sic) Clark On account of bad health, the owner Theo Cople (sic) Miss Edna Stark, who has been sick is compelled to sell and seek a Ruth Crenshaw for two weeks, was able to again different climate. Paulie (sic) Crenshaw open her school Monday at Pleasant Chas. D. Ray, Owner. Gividen & Ruby Dobson Hill. Leo. B. Dawson Co., Agents and Auctioneers. All school boys, who are old enough Pearl Duvall to register (18 to 21), should enter ***Advertisement - Mens and Boys Ruth Ferguson the State College or the Western clothing - Levy’s, Third and Market, Myrtle Farnsworth Normal School at once, where the Louisville. May Gibson entire course is free and a full Nell Green ***For Sale - Sow and pigs, J. A. soldier’s pay is given in addition. Barrall, Barrallton, KY Easten (sic) Houch (sic) Lenora Hardin Write H. H. Cherry, Bowling Green September 13, 1918 Edyth Howlett or Prof. Frank McVey at Lexington. Harry Hardin ***School News Miss Ollie Lee Maraman, of Lotus, Audley Hatfield has just entered Nazareth Academy.

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***For Sale - About 43 acres with also sold the John Long farm to Mr. Hugo is alright and he said would be two room house, fine water. B. R. Caswell. This real estate firm have glad to hear from you all and to ask Crady, Louisville many more nice pieces of property Bessie what was the trouble she did to sell at prices very low. not write, that he had written to her ***War Industries Board to Govern several times and had not got no all Weekly Papers - Article ***Lost - 8 head of sheep and lambs answer from her yet. I have been and one buck. Strayed or taken from ***Safe in France upon the battle front and have just my farm at Brooks. Reward. John H. come back for a little rest. It is not so Carl. M. Samuels informs us the Merhoff. bad up there, is not anything I Ship on which he sailed has arrived ***Somewhere in France thought is was, the worse thing there safely overseas. is are the mosquitos. Ha! Ha!, They The following is a letter written to Carl was one of the Bunch of 29 would come along and ask you Mrs. Violetta Thompson from her who left for Camp Taylor the latter where you were from. husband, who is in active service part of May and was glad to cross “Over There”. Received Sept. 1. There are plenty of strange things over to server his county. over here, money is one of them. My Dear Wife: ***Five Bullitt County boys left for They don’t count it by “Dollars” as Camp Wheeler, GA: As I have a few minutes to spare I we do. It is all in “Franks” and Half will spend them writing to you and Franks and One Franks. One Frank Jas. Fletcher Moore letting you know I am all right yet is 20 cents and a half of frank is 10 Horace Lee Cowley and feeling fine and do hope this cents and there is 5 franks in $1.00, Corbet (sic) Tinnell will find you well and having a good ten franks makes $2.00 and goes on Allen Robertson time. I have here five letters I have up that way and 100 franks is Lee Dragoo received from you and think I have $20.00. It is hard to count until you ***Uncle Sam Takes Land not got to answer any of them. They catch on to it. are dated from June 17 to July 11th. I More than 15,000 acres of land in You let mother know I am alright. I am sorry I could not get to answer am going to write to her as soon as I Bullitt County adjoining the West any of them. We could get our mail, Point Rifle Range will soon be taken can. I may get to write soon and I but there was not any way to get any may not. Will write to you as often over by the Government. It will mailed to you. cause more than 100 families to have as I possibly can. Well, I have to move. The line starts at the Pond You don’t know how much I written all I can think of so will Creek Bridge, following the county appreciate you writing so often, close hoping to hear from you real road up Knob Creek to the Joe there is not hardly a mail comes in often. May God bless you and keep Vaughn Ford, then nearly straight to without I receive a letter from you you well until I return to you. So the Mt. Eden Church, then south to and hope you shall continue to do bye, bye with oceans of love. I am Salt River near the Jno. Quick place so, for it makes a boy feel better your husband, Pvt. Horrie C. and then down Salt River. Much of when he can hear from home. In Thompson, Co. D, l20 Inf. 30 the land is Salt River bottoms and regard to the letter you wrote July 7, Division, Via NY American E. includes some of the best farms in I am surprised at such an untrue Forces. France. statement of me getting my arm shot Bullitt County. Much fruit and ***Letter from Another Bullitt off. I am altogether yet, and am tobacco is raised on the hill land. County Boy. To Mrs. Ellen Warden expecting to stay that way or hope and family. ***Sell Fine Farm so. Now don’t pay any attention to L. Porter & Co. of Mt. Washington, what you hear, for if anything Dear Mother: happens to me, you will be sent the real estate men, have sold several I received your letter today and was word first. fine farms in the last few days. They so glad to hear from you. All are sold the Rob Hall farm to Mr. A. V. I received also the papers (The well and Rosco’s arm is getting Douglas, of Paris, Kentucky for over Bullitt Pioneer News) and believe along so well. I am feeling very well, $13,000, also sold the Will Caswell me, I was sure glad to get them. my side hasn’t hurt me much since I fam to Mr. Cook for $6,000. They

Page 181 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 has that bad spell, but I thought my F. A. Camp McClellan, Anniston, we should permit an evil which time had come and I would not tell Ala. dethrones reason and makes our boys hopeless, moral degenerates, if them that I was feeling so bad, but I ***Births will the next time, but will never not maniacs. And, now if we will go give up to be operated on. Born to the wife of Leslie Bolling, to the recruiting offices we shall find Aug. 28th, a girl, Mattie Sedellia how great a number are being Mother, I got that money all right Jane. rejected from military service for and appreciated it. I happened to this reason. From the cities, about luck recently. I went to the canteen Born to the wife of Eugene Hardin, st seventy-five per cent are turned and got a package of cigarettes for Aug. 31 a boy, William Howard away on account of the habit. 15 cents and handed the clerk $5.00 Wakefield. Misses Ruthie Owen and Glacie and he gave me back $5.85. Born to the wife of George Perkins, st Orms spent one evening with Miss I haven’t heard anything about pay Sept. 1 , a boy, Geo. Jr. Bertha Bleemel, who has been ill, day yet, so it may be quite a while Born to the wife of Chas. C. but is now better. before we get paid off again. I am Bridwell, Sept. 12, a fine girl. going tonight to have some pictures K. S. Grant, wife and daughter, Miss made, and will send you one as soon ***New Methodist and Baptist Rudell spent one last week with the I get them. Pastors. former’s brother, W. M. Clark and wife of Zoneton. We had a wind storm and a good Both the Methodist and Baptist rain here this evening. I had a letter churches will have new pastors, Rev. Mrs. Carl Owen spent Sunday with from Maggie since she went out Allen will leave in a short time to her husband, who is at Camp Taylor, home, I hope she will soon come finish a two year course in college. and found him well. Mrs. Owen will make her home with her parents, Mr. back. Mamma, I can hardly keep Rev. Haywood has been accepted as from crying when I think how good and Mrs. J. W. Lloyd until the a Chaplin the Army. Both are fine return of her husband. you all are to me. It almost breaks Ministers and made many friends my heart to think how much trouble while here. Mrs. H. C. Tyler spent one afternoon I have been to you and hope none of last week with Mrs. Cordelia Grant. the rest of the children will ever be ***Pleasant Grove as much trouble. Mr. Figg and Robt. Smith were in From Dr. David H. Cress, of the the city last week with calves. I would just as soon be dead as to Anti-Cigarette League of America, stay away from home and my dear comes the following “A few years R. K. Hall and Joe Dickey motored wife and baby. If I ever get back, I ago a young man was brought to a to Bowling Green and back last will be different boy to what I use to Sanitorium with which I was week. be. I feel now I am living a right connected for treatment. His mind, Fred Owen and wife were recent kind of a life, trusting in God to we found, was permanently guests of Clay Whitledge and wife. bring me back home safe. impaired. We could offer the anxious father, a wealthy merchant, During a thunderstorm Wednesday, Mamma, you see that Maggie and no hope of recovery. One day there lightning struck one of the flues of my baby are well cared for, for I came for him two new brands of Mr. Leslie Figg’s dwelling house, may never get to see it again, but I cigarettes in neat boxes with a the brick was crumbled and fell, believe I will. communication to give them a trial. some shingles were torn off. No one I am getting your mail better than I The physician in charge of the case was hurt. did, and it makes me feel better to said, what shall I do with them. I Edward Owen and family spent hear from home often, and any one replied, send them back to the Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Claud else. manufacturer with a letter telling Owen. them they need send no more, that So I will close, hoping to hear from the purpose of the cigarette had been Albert Armstrong and wife and Mrs. you all soon. Give my love to all. accomplished, that the young man is Jas. Ridgway were in the city last Your son, John H. Warden, Bat D 26 hopelessly insane. Strange is not that week on business.

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Mrs. Bernice Owen and Miss Lillian know much to write. It rains here ***Deaths every day, and is very cold at night. called to see Miss Bertha Bleemel Mr. James Babbitt died at the home one evening last week. This is a very nice place. I am of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Nusz, having a very nice time here, but I Miss Ruth Wickum spent a day last near Leaches last Friday. He liked would like to see you all, and would week with Mrs. Albert Fisher. only a few days of being 70 years like for you all to be here and see old. Mr. Babbitt came to this county Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Armstrong took how the people live, the children from O’Bamon (sic) only a short in their auto a bunch of chickens wear wooden shoes and the houses time ago to make his home with his which brought something over $30 are made of stones and are very nice. only child. Funeral services were last week. Well, father, I don’t know much to conducted by Rev. Brandon at Cedar Fred Owen, wife and son spent write this time, so I will close. Be Grove where his remains were laid Sunday with Lee Wheeler and wife sure and write me as soon as get to rest. near Mt. Washington. time, and address you letters like I Mr. Edam Shaptow (sic) died at his tell you, So bye, bye. Your Son, Pvt. Born to the wife of Robt. Grant, home near West Point Saturday. Robt. Browning, Co. L 1st Pioneer Sept. 5, a girl. Remains laid to rest in family Inf. American Expeditionary Forces. burying ground near Mt. Elmira. Earl Owen, from Illinois, spent a few ***For sale or rent - A nine room days last week with his sister, Mrs. ***Over 300,000 Germans have dwelling, all modern conveniences, Kate Hall and family. been killed and captured in the last good barn, garage and other five weeks, which shows that the Bro. Cundiff fulfilled the outbuildings. Located on Main Germans are fast weakening. The appointments at this place last Street in Shepherdsville. Apply to C. Americans, French and English weekend. Bro. Burns was in another F. Troutman. armies have driven them back from meeting and could not come. Bro. ***For Sale - A first class six h.p. 100 to 300 miles, capturing many Cundiff was entertained in the home kerosene hay press. good as new, young boys and old gray haired men, of R. F. Owen. cheap. W. L. Jones, Shepherdsville. which shows that every one is being Misses Glacie Orms and Norma used. An American aviator brought ***Dairy Product Wanted - Highest Ridgway were afternoon guests of down a German plane on August 28 cash prices paid for all dairy Mrs. T. H. Wise Friday. rd and the pilot was a woman, which products. D. H. Eweing & Sons, 3 shows that they are using women in Jas. King, wife and daughter, Lillian & Ky Streets, Louisville the army. and Miss Lillian Lloyd, were Sunday ***Public Sale, Friday Sept. 20. As guests of Sam Orms and family. ***Church Notice, Christian I have sold my farm and will move Church, Burnette, Pastor. Miss Oradell Hall spent Sunday with to the city, I will sell the remaining Miss Grace Hall. of my stock and farming ***Box supper and county store, Mt. implements. Some household and Elmira school house, Part will go to ***The Sept. Examination for White kitchen furniture, Etc. B. F. Myers, Red Cross, part painting of school. teachers will be held at the Court Jas. Roney, Auct. House, Friday and Saturday, Sept. ***Personal st 20 and 21 . The examination for ***Public Sales, Saturday Sept. l4. Davis Bumgardner, of Lebanon th colored teachers, Sept. 27th and 28 . As the Government has taken over Junction, spent Saturday here. Ora L. Roby, Co. Supt. my land, I will sell the to the best bidder at my place 5 miles West of Mr. John Conniff, of Chapeze, spent ***Somewhere in France Pitts Point, about 6 miles East of Monday here. Mr. Charlie Browning West Point on Salt River the Mrs. Horrie Thompson, of Leaches, following stock, farming Dear Father: left Saturday to spend this week in implements, household and kitchen the city. I will write you all a few lines to let furniture. James Davis, Jas. Roney, you know I am well and hope you all Auct. are the same. Well, father, I don’t

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Frank Monroe and Pres Cash spent Ethel May Kulmer spent last week June and has had one years last week at Lebanon Junction with her grandmother. experience in teaching school. Her hunting. beauty, sociability, and lovely Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Kulmer and disposition endeared her to all our daughter spent Sunday with Mr. and Tom Tucker and family went to people and everybody wishes her Mrs. T. H. Kulmer. Stithton Monday. bon voyage, a successful term in Mrs. F. G. Thomas has returned Mrs. Pearl Ferguson and son, of college and safe return to her Old from a week’s visit with friends in Brooks, spent Tuesday here. Kentucky Home. Hardin County. Misses Lillian Pitman, Nancye Miss Pauline Crenshaw visited Miss Laura Daniels spent Sunday Jeffries, Messrs George Cosselle and relatives at Solitude. Ira Reynierson were guests Saturday with her sister, Mrs. Vern Jones, in Miss Ainslee Barger, of Pleasant and Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Leaches. Hill, joined the Freshman class at Roy, of Lebanon, Ky. The many friends of Mr. Rowan Shepherdsville High School and will Snellen are glad to see him out Miss Frona James spent the week board with Mrs. Bedford Crenshaw. again. end with Mrs. Joe Trunnell. Mrs. J. B. Crenshaw, of Solitude, Mr. C. W. Newman, of Lebanon Mr. V. H. Rouse, our popular Circuit spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Junction, was here Monday on Clerk, spent a two weeks vacation at Bedford Crenshaw. Hot Springs, Arkansas. business. Mr. Bedford Crenshaw returned Judge Daniel has accepted a position Mrs. Noah Smith, of Louisville, home Tuesday night from Stithton to at Stithton. spent some time with her daughter, spend a few days with his family. Mrs. G. S. Patterson. Pete Smith, of Mt. Eden, spent Mr. Jesse Lee Magruder and Miss Monday here on business. Dr. Kerr, our hustling young Maud Crenshaw were the guests of physician is kept busy day and night Misses Ruth and Pauline Crenshaw Mrs. C. E. McCormick, son and attending the sick. Saturday. daughter, of Brooks, spent Monday here. Mrs. W. L. Magruder and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Longhatti (sic) of Bardstown, spent the week end and son, Vivian, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oscar Porter, the real estate man of recently with W. S. Rouse. Hirsh and two daughters, of Mt. Washington spent Monday here. Louisville, were the week end guests A great many of the boys at Camp Mrs. Asa Davis and Mrs. Riley of Mrs. Bedford Crenshaw. Taylor seem to imagine that their Weller, of Lick Skillett, were here arms were intended for waist Mrs. Bedford Crenshaw returned Monday. baskets. home Tuesday after spending a few Mrs. S. A. Raymond spent Monday days with relatives at Solitude. Clothing continues to go up. Dresses evening here. are two inches higher than they were “Deacon” Jeems (sic) F. Collings Rufas K. Hall spent Tuesday here. last year. sampled Bevo and other delicacies at the big State Fair last Wednesday. Mrs. M. A. Tandy, of the city, spent The Germans are making desperate last week with Mrs. J L. Rayman efforts to stay away from Berlin, but The gay old lothario, Harry H. and daughter. the Allies are determined to have Combs, was pesticating (sic) around them winter at home. on West Broadway last Tuesday Miss Lula Pendleton, of Cupio, evening and went to the Fair on spent Tuesday here. Miss Lillian Pitman left Louisville Wednesday. He spent the pleasantest Monday for Rochester, New York, Rob. Hall and wife, of Mt. time of his life. where she will enter college. Miss Washington, spent Tuesday here. Pitman is one of our best and Jack Newman took in the Fair on John D. Harned, of Lebanon prettiest young girls and will be Wednesday. Jack is looking forward Junction, spent Monday here. greatly missed. She graduated from to being inducted into the service, Shepherdsville High School last

Page 184 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 and wants a little fun before that ***Administrators Sale at the D. T. were quietly married last Wednesday time. Mothershead farm 3 miles west of in Louisville. Mt. Washington on the Flat Lick We failed to learn any particulars. Mr. Jas. W. Hardaway spent Sunday Road, Livestock, automobile, Miss Lillian is the daughter of Al in the city the guest of friends and farming implements and tools, Miller and is a very sweet amiable from the latest returns, he had some household and kitchen furniture. young girl, while the groom is the time. He might have been on that Bert Hall, Adm of D. T. only son of Mr. “Bud” James and is good old Broadway and then he Mothershead, Dec. Lunch served by well liked for his many sterling might have been on some other the Ladies Missionary Society of the qualities. They are at present with street. ME Church. Mr. James parents. Lieut. Irvin Funk spent several days *** Public Sale, As I have decided Miss Sarah and Bessie Richardson here last week before leaving for to quit farming, I will set at my farm of Ind. are guests of Mrs. W. J. Bell. France. about 2 miles northwest of Mrs. Lora Lee Bates and daughter, Shepherdsville at the former S. A. Mrs. Jessie Raymond and adopted Miss Evelyn, left Wednesday Raymond place, the following: daughter, of Louisville, spent last morning for New York, where they Livestock, corn and cow peas crops, week with her sister, Mrs. J. R. Ball. farming tools, etc. Mrs. S. A. will join Dr. S. W. Bates, who will Mrs. J. R. Ball and daughter, Anna Raymond, Jas. Roney, Auct. be stationed there for several Hathaway and Meta Riley Cooper months. The departure of the Bates ***Series of Meetings at Pleasant are in the city for days to visit W. H. family is a distinct and great loss to Grove Baptist Church. Rev. H. D. Cooper who is very ill of cancer. Shepherdsville in many ways. Dr. Burns, pastor. Bates was a splendid physician and Jesse Brooks, of the U. S. Navy, fine man, public spirited and ***For sale - 6 nice ewe lambs, J. T. visited his home at Okolona last enterprising, and one of the most Martin, Shepherdsville. week and came here Saturday to see sociable men in the county. Mrs. his aunt, Mrs. W. J. Bell. He is ***The Foster house Bates was reared here and has spent looking fine. “Uncle Sam,” said one almost her entire life here and has Mrs. Maria Foster has moved into boy, “takes good care of his boys.” always been a leader in church and the S. W. Bates house, on the corner J. W. Brooks Jr of Camp Taylor of Main and Water Street, and will social circles. She has been a leader spent the week end with her parents resume the keeping of boarders, in Red Cross work and in the here. Eastern Star Lodge and is a State regular and transient. Mrs. Foster officer in the latter order. has had a great deal of experience Paul Holsclaw, of Camp Taylor, and is a most capable and pleasant spent Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. J. Everybody will miss Miss Evelyn. landlady. We know that her R. Holsclaw. She has long been one of the prime numerous friends and patrons will favorites of Shepherdsville and Capt. John Patrick and Mrs. Patrick, not forget her. Bullitt County. At school, at home, of Virginia, are guests of Mrs. in church, in the social circles ***Notice - Summer festival for the Patrick’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. everywhere, she has been the same benefit of the Holy Redeemer W. Sanders. They came through in friendly girl, loved by all and loving Church at Walnut Grove, Chapeze, their car. Ky, Good Chicken Supper - 35 all. Miss Evelyn will enter school in Mr. and Mrs. Thornsberry and cents, Euchre - 25 cents extra. New York and the family will family spent Monday with Mrs. occupy apartments while Dr. Bates ***For Sale - 25 black faced ewes Carrithers at Ting. is located there. We certainly trust and pure South down buck. S. N. that Dame Fortune will smile on Mrs. Gober Cochran continues in ill Brooks. them and trust that when this great health. She is taking treatment from war ends, they will come back to ***Hebron a Louisville specialist. Shepherdsville. Marriage of popular couple, Miss Lillian Miller and Mr. John James

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Miss Birdie Ball has returned from a Miss Effie Johnson is finishing the Millard entered the Service in pleasant visit with relatives in term of school at Woodsdale, near January of this year and was sent Louisville. Lotus. over in April. He has been “Over the Top” several times and writes Chester Jenkins and Wallace Smith Several more moonlight schools enthusiastically of making the met quite by accident on Wall Street, have been started and the State Germans run. It is very gratifying to New York, one day last week. How Agent, C. G. Bridwell, reports them know that Millard is making a brave this war is moving our boys around. as being well attended in most soldier. A letter received by a places. Miss Emma May Wiggington is Louisville man from a soldier in visiting her aunt, Miss Georgie Mae Another case was brought to court France speaks in high esteem of Queen, of Okolona. last week and a fine promptly young Troutman of Shepherdsville assessed against the offender which who is in his company and how Lieut. Matthews, of Camp Taylor, with cost etc amounted to about $15. bravely he fights. Millard was spent Sunday with Dr. J. R. always a good boy, polite and Holsclaw. A big meeting was held Monday in obliging to everybody and Louisville and well attended by Mr. and Mrs. Shirley and grandson everybody is glad he is making a leading citizens from all over the and Mrs. H. L. Rogers and Miss fine record and is wishing him a safe state. Mary Newbanks were guest to return to Old Kentucky. dinner of Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw The following have been appointed ***To My Mother: Sunday. for Bullitt County. Though your brow is wrinkled, Fifteen ladies and men motored here H. H. Combs, County Chairman mother from Borden, Ind. Sunday to spend J. R. Zimmerman, Director of Sales And your hair is flecked with gray, the day with Mr. W. Thornberry’s Lindsay Ridgway, Dir. of Speakings I am growing fonder, mother family and attend service at Salem. Ora L. Roby, Dir. of Publicity of your sweet face every day. J. F. Combs, Dir. of Bankers Miss Sue Brooks went to Tucker In your eyes, I see the love light Miss Mary Ray, Dir. of Women’s Stat. Monday where she will teach that no earthly clouds can dim, Dept. the current term. And I know, my darling mother, J. W. Barrall, Dir. of Newspaper and Tis a light that burns within. press. September 20, 1918 Childhood years comes o’er me This county had a visit last week Mother, when I think of long ago ***School News from Prof. McHenry Rhoades, State How you taught me lessons, mother The school at Mt. Washington High School Inspector for Kentucky. With your voice so sweet and low. opened Monday with the following He reports the Shepherdsville High Youthful days, they brought me teachers: Prof. McGowan of School as an “A” or first grade, sorrow Eminence, Ky, Principal, with Miss which is the greatest honor ever yet But you comforted them all away Ethel Wise and Nancy Trunnell as brought to Bullitt County. For you know, my gentle mother, assistants. How to turn the night into day. The Mt. Washington and Lebanon In those hours when sore afflictions Junction High Schools will be Mr. McGowan comes to us well Pressed its weight into my heart recommended and is a well known inspected about Nov. 10. By your faith in God, my mother school man of that section, having ***Wanted: 500 cords of wood cut Came Life’s richer better part taught there for several years and and put on cars at Brooks Sta. For Friends I have, but none like mother served at County School Information, apply to this office. She is more than all to me Superintendent one or two terms. For her love I’ll ne’er repay her now McHenry Rhoades, State High ***Photo - Millard Troutman or for eternity. School inspector says the people of The above is a good likeness of our When I leave you, Oh! My mother that community are fortunate in esteemed townsman, Millard For the battle “Over There” securing his services. Troutman, eldest son of Mr. and I remember, dearest mother, Mrs. C. F. Troutman. All your tender loving care

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When my country’s forces are Well, how is everything around Here we stopped at Sayre, Penn, and vanquished home by this time? Pretty quiet, I marched out of the town into a field, and the Din of war is over, guess. pulled off our clothing and had the hose turned on us just like a gang of I come back to you, best of mother Well, as I want to write a letter Stronger, braver than before. so much stock; but still we home, I will have to say goodbye for welcomed it for we had been on the Pvt. Nille Peacock, Co. C 45 Inf. this time, will write again soon. So Camp Sheridan, Ala. train for about 30 hours and anything good bye. Your Nephew, Oscar in order to get rid of the coal soot. ***Sow More Wheat for our Shafer. When we got back to the depot, the soldiers and ourselves. (Article) ***Soon to Go Over Red Cross was there. Also gave us ***Letter from a Bullitt County Boy oranges, buttermilk to drink, and a Dear Mother: postal card. Dear Uncle: We left Camp Sherman, Ohio, Soon we were back on our road Well, I suppose you think that I am Friday morning at eleven o’clock on again traveling through the coal not going to write any more, have no our way up here to the port of mining section of Penn. At one little excuse for not writing sooner, just embarkation, and even though I have town, the train slowed up and a been on some grand excursions, I kept putting it off from day to day. good-hearted old man ran up and never was on one that I really had handed us a basket of tomatoes. At We are taking a much needed rest more pleasure than I did coming still another, a fellow handed in a now, but we are still seeing active here. service. We get a few shells now and basket of apples, but of all the then, but we got so used to them we You know I have always praised the towns, I think Avca (sic), Penn. must don’t mind that. YMCA and Red Cross, but never receive the praise for doing us the before in my life did I know their greatest honor of all, for we had no We had a pretty hard time during real work or their real value until more than gotten in sight when they June and July, all of which you have now. began blowing their whistles and read. men stood on housetops waving as Our first stop was Columbus and But, thank God, I was lucky all the we came through on and on to Jersey there it was that the Red Cross made City, where we unloaded from the way through, although I had many a us the first visit and gave those who close call. train and marched on a boat bound smoke (which is about 99 per cent) of Long Island and here we landed Our Reg’t and Div. was highly all kinds of smoking tobacco. yesterday at noon. praised by Gen. Perishing and the Next, we came to Cleveland and also French Gen. for our splendid Am expecting to get off for at least a stopped for a few minutes and were day to explore NY City this week. conduct during fighting battles of given orangeade and cake by the and ----. There is a lot I could write same great society. Then we pulled We shall perhaps be here a couple of about the battle, but I guess you have out for our night travel across a weeks before taking the nice little already read about it. corner of Penn. to Buffalo, NY boat ride. I was in the hospital for several where we ate breakfast. Must close as my time is up, but weeks with a slight attack of the Flu. Then, we came down the Lehigh must say I am having the time of my I visited a K of C hut while I was Valley for mile after mile. All day life. Your Loving Son, Clay Porter. there, the first I have seen in France, long, men, women and children ***Birth although there must be a good many waved from every home as we by this time. passed grape vineyard after grape Born to the wife of Roy Maraman, vineyard; buck wheat field after Sept. 18, a fine girl, Betty Griffin. We have a Catholic Chaplin with us buck wheat field. On and on we now, and he had a nice time hearing Born to the wife of Doug Roberts, came until 2:30 Saturday evening confession under shell fire, just Sept. l8, a fine boy. when we crossed the state line back before the boys went over the top. over in Penn. ***1089 Register in Bullitt County

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At the registration last Thursday, Albert to write me about things at said to be one of the biggest fights of Sept. 12, there were 1089 registered the store. It is impossible for me to the war and it shows the Huns how between the age of 18 and 21 and write often because paper is scarce they can fight. As we go to press, the from 31 including 45, in Bullitt and we are very busy, so don’t worry Allies are pushing them back, and at County about 6 more, who were if you do not hear from me. I am one point have got on German soil. away from home at the time and getting along OK and just want you ***Clarence Boss, of Bardstown registered by card. Correct list will all to write to me and tell me all the Junction, and Royce Swearingen, of be published later. news. I hope you are getting along Mt. Washington, volunteered OK. Give the folks my address as ***Somewhere in France Thursday and left for training camp follows: Pvt. Harvey R. Childress, at Lexington. Dear Aunt Nannie: Park Battery, 2nd Corps Artillery Park AEF ***Several pieces of Property I hope you pardon me for not writing changes hands. Mr. O. W. Pearl has sooner, but I have been on the go all ***Shepherdsville High School bought the property of R. H. Smith the time and I haven’t had any paper The Shepherdsville Graded and on the corner of Main and Second either. I suppose you know I arrived Bullitt County High School opened Street and will put up a large garage safely overseas. I told Florence to last Monday with 95 high school there. tell you all. pupils enrolled, the largest in the D. O. Gober has sold his residence I wish I could tell you all about the history of the school. Since then 4 on Main St. to Mrs. Welch and he war, but it would be impossible. I new pupils have been enrolled, has also sold his Insurance business could tell you things that you could making a total of 99. We expect the to Mr. Petticord of Hubers. not believe, but I will say that the number to be 125 before the year things you read in the papers about closes. Andy Kulmer has bought the Old things being torn to pieces is all true. Meredith place and will move at Miss Wimberly, violinist, Miss I have seen some of the ruins of once. Ripy, pianist and Miss Espie, France and I hardly believe my own vocalist, gave a most enjoyable ***Somewhere in France eyes. Even now, I can hear the musical program, all pupils of the roaring of the big guns. I can hear Mrs. Nannie Snellen, Dear Mother Louisville Conservatory of Music them night and day and I am some will teach in our school this year. I will write you a few lines today as distance from the front. it is Sunday and I have nothing to do Prof. Rhoades, in his talk to the I suppose you have been reading except eat. I tell you it is good to rest school, said that he know of but few on Sunday again. I have been with about the drive the Allies started on schools in Kentucky that offered th one of Harley Wall’s cousins for July 4 and it has been going on ever such excellent musical advantages about two months. He is going back since. They run those Germans out and opportunities. of a lot of French territory and I to the States pretty soon. His name is expect they will have a hard time We have enrolled 125 pupils in our Corp. Stubblefield. His mother was stopping them. The Germans should grades. a sister of Mr. Douglas Walls. If I see him before he leaves, I will give know by now that the Americans are ***To Our Soldier’s Friends going to finish this thing. The him your address, and if he is ever American Government is sending Shorten letters, just send most close around Louisville, I want him more men over here than most important parts. Getting them so to go out and see you. If he ever people believe and when this war is fast, not able to get them in all at does, give him a big feed for me. once. Will publish photos for $1.00 over, the world will be surprised I have received several letters from what America did the first year. to defray costs. you in the last two weeks, I got two I want you and all of the family to *** The American Soldiers in their checks, but haven’t seen anything of write as it helps a great deal to hear big fight Friday and Saturday in 36 the other one, I sent one of them from home. I have been traveling so hours captured over 20,000 German back, but will keep the other, as I long I have not had any mail for over soldiers and captured 155 square might need it some time. How is a month, so tell all to write. Tell miles in the St. Mihiel area. This is everybody? I guess Mrs. Skinner and

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Mrs. Muss and all the other mothers it. He was qualified to be while fighting with a Canadian who have sons in the army are commissioned as second Lieut. Company in France on Aug. 28. worrying, but I don’t want my Viola asked me if I was cooking Young King enlisted about three mother to worry. There is no need over here. You tell her that I am not. years ago. He is a son of J. W. King, crossing bridges before getting to I don’t ever intend to cook. I am who lived here for many years them. Have you heard where Paul going to make my wife do the before moving to Louisville. Howel, Roy Applegate, Clay Porter, cooking or the hired girl. Roy Muss and Emmitt Stives (sic) Mr. King is a nephew of Mr. Joseph are? You all write and tell me all the and Tom Tucker and also of Mrs. news. I am getting my mail more George Shepherd of this place. Send me some copies of the Pioneer- regular. News when it has any names of ***Pleasant Grove Your loving son, Pvt. Irving D. friends or comrades in it. Get Roy Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Armstrong spent Snellen - Co. E 2nd Engineers, Applegate’s address and sent it to Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert American E. F. France. me so I can write to him and also Ridgway. give his mother my address to send ***Deaths to him so he can write to me. I don’t Mrs. T. H. Wise and Mrs. K. S. think I will have the luck to see him. Jackson Sanderfer died at the home Grant spent an afternoon last week of his daughter, Mrs. Joe Snider, with Mrs. Winnie Grant. I sure have seen some pretty country Monday morning Sept. 16. since I saw you, but none that beats Little Willis was ill a few days last the good old USA and I guess that is He was born in Casey County in week. 1851 and was in his 67 year. the way with the most of us. Well, I Mrs. Kate Hall and daughter, Miss hear that a lot of old comrades are He leaves several children and Grace visited friends in the city over here, but I haven’t seen any of grandchildren. Saturday and Sunday. them. If you see anybody that writes to them, tell them to write to me. His remains were laid to rest in the Joe Dickey, wife and daughter, What do you all think about what the Hebron Cemetery Wednesday. Ruby, of Mt. Washington, spent Americans have been doing to the Sunday with T. H. Wise and wife. ***Mr. Fred Rush, the popular Boche this summer? Some class to butcher here, was in town last week Mrs. Roy Stallings spent the week them. and bought a bunch of fine cattle and end with her mother, Mrs. Ida Well, mother, I received your letter will have extra choice beef for his Hecker. many customers for several weeks. you wrote in July and sad Aunt Ann Mrs. Martha Ellen Whitledge spent He is a fine butcher and has a clean was the only one that thought of several days in this neighborhood and up-to-date meat shop. Mabel’s birthday. She was mistaken, with her niece, Mrs. Viola Ridgway, I thought of it. I was in the first ***For Salt - 42 Horse Power engine and other relatives last week. She battle I was ever in or ever seen. I and saw mill complete, in good will leave for her home in Illinois in thought what a difference it was then running order. Will sell on account a short time. what I was doing fifteen years ago of owner being gone to war. John U. Miss Alma Figg spent one night last that day, I was plowing cabbage. I Smith, Brooks Station KY would rather of been plowing the week with Mrs. T. H. Wise. ***Box Supper & Entertainment at first of this July. Miss Wava Dickey, of Mt. Shades School. One half proceeds to Washington, spent Sunday with The shells were bursting close to me, benefit the school, rest donated to Miss Ruthie Owen. closer than I liked to hear them, but Red Cross. Varina Mudd, Teacher. we licked the Boche. I am sending Mr. and Mrs. Toby Stallings and ***Wounded in France you a clipping out of the Over Sea’s son, Ellis, is on the sick list this edition of the Courier-Journal about J. W. King, of 4000 S. Brook St., week. cousin Tom Snellen’s son. I thought Louisville, has received word this Grandma and father would like see Mrs. Ernest Simmons and father-in- his son, William King was wounded law, Kirby Simmons, spent Sunday

Page 189 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 with the former’s mother, Mrs. Jas. “over the top” county and we Miss Catherine Rouse leaves for Ridgway. propose to be there when the bells Lexington Tuesday, will enter Sayre ring. Let everybody prepare to do College. J. W. Lloyd and Lyman Hall each their part. A long pull, a strong pull, Miss Conswelo Simmons, a splendid sold a bunch of hogs Monday, took all together and we can; we shall Red Cross worker, collected $10 them to the city in the cyclone truck. make it. during the fair. Mrs. Lee Wheeler, of near Mt. ***The allotment of Sugar to the Miss Dessa Harris will take a sub Washington, spent Sunday with her State of Kentucky for canning and graduate course at Nazareth. daughter, Mrs. Fred Owen. preserving purposes has been Mrs. Albert Armstrong and Mrs. increased. Every family is entitled to Mrs. Sallie Munch, of Jeffersonville, Eula Hall were in Mt. (sic) Monday twenty-five pounds. J. F. Combs, is the guest of Mrs. Edith Cochran shopping. Food Admr. Bullitt County. this week. J. D. Hough and family and Jas. ***Personal Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Meredith and son are guests this week of Mrs. M. Simmons and wife entertained Ellis Jasper, Burr Harris, Lou B. E. Meredith. company recently from Fisherville. Harris and Bud Gentry, of Mt. Mrs. Lizzie Wheeler, of Highland Washington, spent Friday here. Miss Moredock spent the weekend in Louisville with friends. Park, spent several days last week C. A. Barrall and J. F. Samuels, of with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Winnie Barrallton, were here Saturday. Miss Francis Miller, who has been Grant. visiting Mrs. R. L. Troutman, Dr. Shafer and daughter, Vivian, returned to her home in Indianapolis Miss Virginia Ridgway spent spent Saturday in the city. Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Maggie this week. Mrs. Mary Stansberry, of Belmont, Ridgway. Miss Maria O’Brian is visiting Mrs. has moved to Salt River. Lyman Hall has purchased the farm T. J. Barrall in the Knobs. The many friends here of Mr. Denis known as the Reb. Will Stallings Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kulmer, of Mitchell, of South Park, were glad to farm owned by Thomas Bridwell. Cedar Grove, spent Sunday with see him here Monday. Mr. Mitchell, Lyman will build a new addition Oscar Kulmer’s family. before he moves. who is 80 years old, was married about three months ago. Miss Nannie Hornbeck spent last ***J. F. Combs, Lindsay Ridgway, week with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mrs. J. R. Ross and daughter, Miss H. H. Combs, Ora Roby, Miss Mary Myers. Ray and J. R. Zimmerman were in Mayme, of Louisville, spent Louisville Monday attending the Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Miss Louise Monroe was a week end launching of the 4th Liberty Loan. Mrs. C. E. Alford. of the Misses Jeffries. Men and women from all over Buck Close, of Cupio, spent Monday Government Bonds are the best Kentucky were there and interest ran here. security on earth, Yes, these drives high. Plans were made for the big are coming pretty often, but so are th Harry Formhals, who is working at drive which begins Sept. 28 . the Hun’s bullets. Help the drive to Nashville, spent several days with Berlin by doing your bit. Don’t let Miss Ray is county chairman of the his family here this week. woman’s Organization and is the Son go down. (This is the working up a strong organization. Several of the boys who are working recurring theme. Don’t let the Son or She is a tireless worker and under at Stithton came home last week to Sons go down.) register. leadership, the ladies will make a Miss Carrie Piper, Catherine fine showing in the coming drive. Joe Able, of Cupio, spent Monday Neimser and Minnie Weiss of There is no way of telling just what here. Louisville were guests of Mrs. Bullitt’s share will be in the Fronie Samuels Tuesday. apportionment, but whatever it is, it will be raised all right. Bullitt is an

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Miss Zora Raymond, Mrs. Fronie transfer between Stithton and Miss Priest will teach this year in the Samuels and Dorothy Samuels, J. L. Louisville. High School at Paoli, Ind., where she Raymond and W. C. Herps Jr spent has the chair of mathematics and Mrs. Lillian Culps spent Wednesday Saturday in Louisville. Science. in the city. The many friends of Tommy Wilson J. R. Ball and son, Bennett, who Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Crenshaw and Bob Sanders are congratulating have in Nashville for some time called on Miss Florence Roe and them on the nice way they have returned Sunday for a few days visit mother while in town Friday. cleaned the alleys and if you want a to their family and to register, first class job, just call on them. ***Marriages Thursday afternoon. They will returned to Nashville for an Mr. Geo. M. McCubbins, better A. J. Ferguson, of Brooks, spent indefinite stay. Wednesday here. know as Dock, and Miss Annie Dee Lymes were quietly married in No one here has any green Chas. Kneisler, of Brooks, left Louisville Sept. 11, by Louis vegetables as far as we have Tuesday for Stithton. Vissman. The bride is a daughter of investigated. Mr. R. H. Lymes of Nelson County Bruce Smith and daughter, of Cupio, John W. Holsclaw, Oliver Scott and and the groom is a son of Sam spent Wednesday here. son left Monday for Stithton to work McCubbins of this county. Adam Settle and Tom Lloyd, of Mt. on the Government buildings. The will make their home near Washington, spent Wednesday here. Mesdames J. W. Brooks, W. J. Bell, Boston, Ky. We wish them a long W. R. Greenwell and wife spent Harry Hisler, R. Ridgway and the and happy married life. Wednesday here. scribe went to the city Saturday and ***Black Leg purchased a new carpet for Little J. B. Buky spent Monday in the city. Flock Church. During the month of August, black Mrs. N. E. Gross, who has been leg broke out in the Zoneton J. W. Brooks, of Co. C 9Btn, Camp visiting her sister, Mrs. R. L. neighborhood and spread to four Taylor, spent the week end at his Troutman, has left for Indianapolis, premises before it was checked. home here. where she will spend the winter with (Article) relatives. Milton Harris of the F. A. at West ***Auxilliary (sic) Meeting Point spent the week end with his Misses Nora and Mildred Bergen, of wife here. He has been gone four The winners club was entertained in Bardstown Junction, were the guests months, stationed first at Ft. Thomas the hospitable home of Mrs. A. L. of Miss Mary L. Smith, of Brooks, and then at Kansas City. Ky, Saturday night and Sunday. Harris Thursday afternoon. The club is planning a sale and supper to The Long Run Assoc. of Baptists Miss Mary Smith, of Brooks, spent be held about Halloween. will convene with Little Flock Friday and Saturday with a friend Church next week. near Lebanon Junction. The quilt pieced by the little Misses Ash and donated to the R. C. was Bennett Ball spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Crenshaw disposed of at the Bullitt County friends at Shepherdsville. spent Friday in Louisville shopping. Fair. Mrs. Henry Masden was the Will Becker visited W. H. Cooper fortunate one as she drew No. 318. Mrs. Sam Thurman left Tuesday to Sunday. spend a few days with her parents. The quilt brought $57.00 Mr. Lathan has returned home from The club will meet with Mrs. Blain Mrs. Marvin Weller and two Nashville and has taken charge of Wells Jr Oct. 3rd. daughters, of Louisville, were the the farm of John Merhoff here. guests of Mrs. Embra Deacon ***Hebron Wednesday. More of our boys will answer the Miss Margery Priest, of South Port, call to duty this month. How proud Mr. Bedford Crenshaw has Ind. is the guest of her aunts, Mrs. we are of our soldiers. Why when purchased a new car and will run a W. J. Bell and Miss Irene Brooks. we see a young man dressed in

Page 191 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 anything but the Khaki, we feel sure To Sell at the Court House door, and Mrs. Burwinkle, Mrs. Goodrich each one wants to be in the uniform. property near Belmont, Ky. Two and daughter, Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. tracks bounded by Elizabeth Hub Mulette, Mr. and Mrs. John Gilbert Samuels, colored, has one Mayfield, W. H. Mayfield, Kiltie McCubbins, Mr. Roy Masden, Mrs. son at Camp Taylor and he looks Stovall, Wm. J. Mayfield, C. H. Rena Bryant, Mr. Fred Able of like a soldier in his uniform. Stovall, Carry A. Walker. C. P. Camp Taylor. Bradbury, Master Commissioner. Miss Emily Brooks, Mrs. Henry Bell Miss Alma McCubbins and two and daughter spent a day in Mt. ***Belmont grandsons, Coleman and Betchel, Washington. Mrs. Mattie Snellen and two sons, School opened Monday with Miss J. R. Ball called some member of his spent last week in the city with her Nancye Jeffries and Miss Katherine band together and spent Tuesday sisters, Mrs. Geo. Powers and Mrs. Griffin as teachers. evening with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Geo. Yoeman. Mr. Lee Bradbury is building a new Bell, with several friends, who Bro. Hameric filled his appointment enjoyed their sweet music. Who porch to his house. here last Sunday. does not thrill to the appealing music Mn. Jno. Masden has sold his Ford of the violin and while the new is all Mrs. Byed (sic) Brown and sons, to Mr. E. B. Rusoe (sic). right, the old tunes cause the heart to Norman and Harlan, spent the week vibrate with sweetest memories, Dewey Raley spent Saturday and end with John Brown at Highland money, musk, “Lost Girl”, “Bonny Sunday with Brady McCubbins. Park. Doone” where the River Shannon Mr. Vernie Laswell is on the sick Mr. Boot Raley has had his shop Flows” and a dozen others, how we list. closed on account of Rheumatism. love them. Mr. Louis Mees, of Ohio, spent Miss Flossie Smith, of the city, spent We missed Vernon Bell with his Thursday and Friday with his sister, Saturday and Sunday with her mandolin and Dr. Beeler, Guitar. Mrs. Harve McCubbins. mother, Mrs. Lillie Smith, of Tom Brooks took his place. Lebanon Junction. Jesse Rice has moved to Highland Miss Nadine Melton opened her Park. J. G. Glass, of Camp Taylor, called school at Hebron Monday with a full on Miss Chamie (sic) Raley last attendance. Mrs. Lizzie McCubbins spent the Sunday. week end with Mrs. Kate Snellen. ***Program of Picture Shows Henry Rice sold his farm on Cane Mr. and Mrs. Bill Davis Lee spent Sept. 20 - Social Lepers, featuring Run to Mr. Griff Merrifield. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Laswell. Carlyle Blackwell and June Elvidge. Henry Lane bought a Shetland Pony Mrs. I. T. Mudd, who fell during the Sept. 21 - Stolen Hours, featuring from Lawrence Howlett. Fair and threw her ankle out of Ethel Clayton place, is improving. Frank Wineholder, who has been Sept. 27 - As Man Made Her, working at Stithton, is home on the Harry Bradburry, of Valley Sta., featuring Gail Kane, Frank Mills & sick list. spent Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Gerda Holmes. G. H. Bradburry. Mr. Raymond Cox and Miss Ida Sept. 28 - The Strong Way, featuring Cundiff were married during the Mrs. J. D. Masden spent Friday with June Elvidge State Fair. We failed to learn any Mrs. Wm. Roney, of Lebanon particulars. One reel of rousing comedy with Junction. each show. Mrs. Kattie Raley spent Sunday Mrs. Jay Shepherd spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Kate Snellen. ***Commissioners Sale with her daughter, Mrs. Jno. Masden. Mr. and Mrs. Dock McCubbins Bullitt Circuit Court spent a few days last week with Mrs. Rennie House entertained Lawrence Howlett VS Almeta Burns father, Sam McCubbins. Sunday for dinner the following: Mr.

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September 27, 1918 very popular with his teachers and satisfied and like here fine, this is a students while there. beautiful place, wish you could see ***School News it, quite different from Old He enlisted in the Medical Corp. of Kentucky. The September examination for the U. S. Army a few weeks before white teachers was held at the court the close of school here in the spring When was Louis down? Tell him I house with the following ladies of 1917 and is new stationed at the said I liked soldier life fine. Well, attending: Miss Lillian Spalding, of above camp awaiting orders to mother, did you get that picture I Nelson County, Miss Eunice embark for “No Man’s Land.” sent you of Camp Cluster. I also sent Ridgway and Eula Funk of this you my picture, did you get them all ***Rural Carrier Examination county. right? Please write and tell me for I An examination for Rural Carrier, want to know. If not, I’ll send The first Magisterial district teachers open to women, will be held at Court another. Say, mother, please send me meeting held at Lebanon Junction House, Shepherdsville, Oct. 26. George’s address, for I want to write High School Building. Program by Apply at post office or civil service to him. Prof. A. A. Allison, Bertha Engle Commission, Washington DC. Will and Mary Dawson. I hope Henry’s and Louis’s family Troll, examiner. are well. Well, mother, don’t you Mrs. Dora Harris, a well known ***Rooms for Rent worry about me for I am having a teacher of Mt. Washington, spent good time. You know I always did, Saturday here. She has spent the past Article on lack of prisoners at the and I am also satisfied anywhere I two years teaching Taylorsville in Jail, therefor lack of money to run it go. Spencer County. and “we regret that as efficient an official as Frank Monroe has proven Mother, when was Henry at home: I The many friends in this county of is compelled to serve without would like very much to see him. I Miss Sarah Jane Buckman will be adequate compensation. guess it will be some time before I glad to hear that she has been will get to see you all, but don’t employed by one of the best and ***Births forget, I am always thinking of home largest Banks in Chicago, in the Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. and of how happy I was when I was clerical department at a fine salary Shepherd, a boy, Albert Horace. there. and with short hours. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mother, I don’t know much to write Miss Buckman, for the past two Hibbs, a boy, Kennith. (sic) this time, so I will have to close. years, has taught school in this county at Mt. Washington and was Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Saddler, a Your loving son, Lonnie Greenwell, offered the school again at an girl, Evelyn Frances. Co. L 338 Inf. A. F. increased salary, which in fact, no Born to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Smith, a ***It makes no difference how little doubt helped her in securing this boy, Edward Clifford. some men actually know about road splendid new position. work, they are ready and eager to Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A wedding that is of interest to many criticize and make foolish Bridwell, a girl, Ester Bell. people at Shepherdsville, Brooks suggestions. and in the north end of this county Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ***Mr. J. T. Brooks, of Zoneton, was the recent marriage of Miss Jackson, a girl, Nancy Elizabeth. sold a fine lot of cattle on the Lillie Pfaff, of Louisville, to Lieut. ***Somewhere in France Louisville market, Monday, Sept. Roy H. Childers, now stationed at 23. There were 19 head, and sold at Camp Perry, Ohio. Dear Mother: 8 cents per lb., which brought a nice Little is known here of the attractive Will drop you a few lines to let you sum of money. bride, but Mr. Childers, who was a all hear from me. I am well and ***At Sea member of the 1918 Class of the getting along fine, and hope you all Local High School is one of the are the same, hope it won’t be long My Dearest Mother: county’s finest young men, and was before I can see you, although I am

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As this is my first letter to you in hunters only go after those Germans Has any more of the boys left for several days, I feel very sure you as they used to go after the coons, Camp Taylor? It agrees with me will more than welcome a few lines they should surely bring home the here. I weigh one hundred and sixty- from your son. I am pleased to begin bacon. five pounds, and like to sleep in this letter by saying that I have been tents for it is healthy for me. These Well, Mother dear, I don’t like to enjoying the best of health and have mornings would be fine to squirrel make my letters brief, but you not at any time been the least hunt. I would like to be there to go to realize that are 250 of us boys and seasick. We Engineers together have the W. O. W. Lodge, don’t forget my we all want to sent two or three been having lots of fun and therefore dues. letters home, so therefore we have to have not had the time to get seasick. have some feeling for the mail We saw a lot of cotton fields as we I sincerely trust you and Daddy are censor, who by the way, happens to came down, but the corn crops don’t being blessed with good health and be our good Co. Commander, Capt. look so good. Guptill. that everything back home is going Say, dear, I went to a place Sunday on nicely. How are all of Grandpa’s Write me as often as you can, and went two hundred feet under the folks and Aunt Clara? I wrote to Mother, and I’ll write you at least ground, wished for you. I am seeing aunt while at Upton, but never did once a week. some of the world. We get our get an answer from her. Suppose she drinking water from springs, makes As I have told you several times, was too busy to answer or perhaps I me think of Clermont. did not remain there long enough to don’t worry about me now, as I will get an answer. be taken care of at all times. Take Tell Beulah May when Papa comes the best of care of yourself and do home, he will sing some new songs Have you as yet learned of Joe’s not work hard. Tell Daddy to do for her. We go to singing school whereabouts? I feel as if he has gone likewise. every night. over ahead of us, as it has been some time since he landed in the East. If With lots and lots of love to you and Well, I must close and go to singing you hear from him, send me his best wishes to all my friends, believe school. Take good care of my baby address. Had a letter from both me. and be good. before leaving Upton, saying that Your devoted boy, Carl Miller Your husband, John H. Warden. Claude McPherson had gone to Ft. Samuels, Co. L 34th Engrs, A. E. F. Thomas and then transferred to ***Shepherdsville High School ***Bullitt County Boy in Alabama Camp Sheridan, Alabama. I was We enrolled 3 new High School surely surprised to hear of him being Mrs. Maggie Warden, pupils this week. The enrollment is drafted. Also said that seven more of now 102. the L. J. boys had gone to camp. Dear wife, The following class officers have There are several Kentuckians in our I will answer you letter, was sure been elected for the year: Company and lots of them in the glad to hear from you for it gives me Regiment, and now it is getting to be more pleasure than anything else to Seniors - a common occurrence to see a bunch hear from home, will be glad for you Mary Stallings, President of us KY boys sitting around having to go back down to mother’s for she Mattie Magruder, Vice President a friendly chat. Some of them come likes to have you with her. We are Samuel Ridgway, Sec. & Treas. from away back in the hills and it is drilling hard now, guess we will Juniors - great amusement to hear some of soon go to France. Would like to see Martha Lee, President them telling bout coon and ‘possum you and baby before I go. Eleanor Robards, Vice President hunts. Reminds me of the good old Guess you all are busy making Thomas Trunnell, Sec & Treas. days when I was a small kid. I only molasses, wish I was there to strip hope we may all be fortunate enough Sophomores - cane. I see Charlie and Walter about to returned together and partake of Inez Kirk, President twice a week, will have some some more of those good times after Beulah Lee, Vice President pictures made soon, and of course, it is all over. If those old coon Harry Ward, Sec & Treas will send you some of them.

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Freshman - From Pleasant Hill R. B. Holsclaw and sons are getting Lena Patterson, President Julia Ash along nicely with their new barn. Mary Buckman, Vice President Anislee Barger Mrs. Minnie Holsclaw, sister, Miss We are proud of the Freshman Class. From Hays - Irene Greenwell Nellie Jackson and brother spent Friday with Miss Gertrude Holsclaw There are 46 members, by far the Fm Woodland - Katherine Chambers largest Freshman Class we have ever and Mrs. Vernon Holsclaw. had, representing nearly every part From Cedar Grove - Evelyn Adams Mrs. Vernon Holsclaw spent Sunday of Bullitt County. They are: From Clermont - with her mother, Mrs. A. Snawder. From Shepherdsville: Minnie Voeker Mrs. W. P. Foster spent a day Theodore Cook Pearl Duvall recently with her mother, Mrs. A. Gabe Summers Audrey Hatfield Snawder. Charles Lee Bradburry From Greenbrier - Beryl Hall Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barrall and Evelyn Lanyans Miss Josie spent a day recently with Ruth Crenshaw Floy Owens Lillian Daugherty Mr. Robt. Miller and family at Gap- Piccola Clark From Highland - In-Knob. Mary Buckman Julia Tierney Miss Maria O’Brien is visiting Mr. Sarah Croan Emma Smith Thos. and Louis Barrall’s family. Lena Patterson From Pleasant Grove - Eudell Grant Miss Maria was quite sick for a few Pauline Crenshaw days, but is better at this writing. Grace Bowman From Victory - Texia Swearingen Fletcher Pearl Born to the wife of Mrs. Jas. We wish to state for the benefit of Wallace, a girl. Perry Munford those who do not know, that we are From Bardstown Junction - not teaching German in our school The many friends of Mr. Roy William Shaw this year. We have substituted Maraman and wife send Eva Sutton French for the German classes. We congratulations over their little Francis Trunnell are going to do all we can to help put daughter. Mary Triplett “Germans” and things German out Jno. Chambers and Robt. Armstrong Francis McAllister of business. are doing nicely with their new Grace McAllister Miss Moredock, our Latin teacher, barns. From Hebron - has organized a very interesting Mr. John Chambers filled silo Curtis Smith “Glee Club”. We will tell you more Thursday and Friday. Brooks Tyler about it later. Mrs. W. P. Foster and Miss Alice Pope ***Advertisement - Bring us your Hazel Sanders Margaret spent Thursday and Friday cream, sour or sweet, will pay you a with Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers. Vivian Haefer good price for it. Geo. W. Maraman From Glen Ella - & Sons. Miss Ina Fern Foster landed safely in Arizona and is enjoying the glorious James Stallings ***Mt. Eden Lynton Weller climate there. Her many relations Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Hardesty, Miss and friends wish health and From Corinth - Margaret and Robt. Hardesty Jr happiness. Albert Abel spent Sunday with Mr. Jno Chas. Hardesty has been in the Harry Hardin Chambers and family. Lenora Hardin Officers training school at Camp Emmitt Holsclaw spent a day Taylor and did splendid work. His From Salt River - recently with Robt. Hardesty and many friends are proud of him and Clarence Stansburry family. wish him well. Lillian Roney

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Miss Margaret L. Foster spent the Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Newton C. H. Hill VS Mamie Gaban, week end with her aunt, Mrs. Maria attended the Long Run Association property bounded by Hill, Lee, Foster, in Shepherdsville. Thursday. Coakley, Roby, Harrison. ***Cedar Creek Miss Texia Swearingen entered ***Commissioners Sale school at Shepherdsville Monday. Series of meeting at Victory Church E. Z. Wiggington VS C. K. Kneisler closed with 27 additions, four came McRoby spent Saturday and Sunday and Sarah Kneisler. Property by letter and the other were in the city with his wife, who bounded by McDaniel, Holsclaw, immersed in Cox’s Creek near Mr. continues very ill at the home of her mentions Barrall’s and Owens. sister, Mrs. Chas. Kipp. Wood Ash last Thursday and 1:30. ***Teachers Association Meeting at New Victory Church to be dedicated Mrs. Bill Roby and Mrs. Jack Lane Lebanon Junction Program by A. A. next Sunday, Sept. 29. Dinner will are on the sick list. Allison, O. L. Roby, Lillie Mooney, be served on the ground and Katherine Griffin, Clara Chambers, J. A. Roby sold two calves to B. D. Ida M. Greenwell, Mary E. Bell, everybody invited to attend. Burch last week for $75.00 Mayme Stephens, Lillian and Ruby Mrs. Ellen Roby spent Saturday and ***All 1918 taxes are now due and Monroe, Nancye Jeffries, Elizabeth Sunday with her daughter-in-law, payable, a penalty of 6 per cent Cash, Mary Jane Trunnell, Nannie Mrs. Burr Roby of Cedar Grove. interest will be added to all taxes if M. Smith, Maggie Wise, Willie M. Mrs. Violetta Thompson returned not paid by Dec. 1st, 1918. J. W. Ridgway, Lillian Wiggington, home recently from the city, where Croan, Sheriff, Bullitt County Meredith Carpenter. Committee - A. she spent several days with her A. Allison, Bertha F. Engle, Mary ***Box Supper and entertainment at mother-in-law, Mrs. Lillie Dawson. Shades School. Proceeds one half Thompson. for benefit of school, one half for ***Personal Red Cross. Varina Mudd, Teacher. B. D. Burch and family and Mr. and J. A. Barrall, Joe Able and several Mrs. O. P. Basham motored to ***For Sale - Farm of 305 acres, others of Cupio were here Monday. Fairfield Sunday to the Flag Raising, lying near Cane Springs, Ky, known also attended church at River View. Miss Maria O’Brian has returned as the Wm. Dawson farm, good farm after spending some time with Mrs. for stock or dairy, with extra good Lewis Harmon returned to New T. J. Barrall. Orleans recently, after spending a buildings for quick sale. Apply to week with his father, Malcum (sic) me or come to Lotus Station, Rev. C. C. E. Alford, of Brooks, spent Harmon. Lewis is one of the U. S. C. Fain. Monday here. Navy boys and looks fine in his blue ***New garage - Mr. O. W. Pearl Mrs. L. L. Roby, of Belmont, spent and white uniform. We wish him has opened a new automobile Monday evening here. well. garage. He will be located in the old Mrs. Wm. Wade spent from Friday Pioneer Building for a short period Mrs. Violetta Thompson and sister, until Sunday evening with her of time until he gets his building Miss Mollie Roby, spent Sunday daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rosie Wade erected on the lot he has purchased with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hall of and son, William Theodore, of Fern from R. H. Smith at corner of 2nd near Cedar Grove. Creek. and Main Sts. Mesdames Lavada Newton and Sude F. G. Thomas, the Painter, left ***Finds Gold Watch - Mr. Robt. Swearingen were at Mt. Washington Monday for Mountain Top to paint Pierce, of near Mt. Eden, while Monday. the house of Clarence Holsclaw, the cutting tobacco several days ago, Chas. Ratcliff and family, Henry Peach King. which had evidently been in the Jones and wife, Asa Davis and wife, ground for so long that the hands T. J. Barrall and wife, of Mt. Eden, Misses Eugena and Zelphia Crist, had rusted entirely away, but outside spent Monday evening here. Henry Grant, Roy Shaw and others of that, it was in good condition. attended the Association in Nelson County last Wednesday. ***Commissioners Sale

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Several were here Saturday and Mrs. W. C. Boyd left Thursday for Walter Croan from Camp Taylor Monday filling out their Camp Custer, Michigan, where she spent Sunday with his parents. will join Lieut. Boyd during his stay Questionnaires. Judge Morrow spent Tuesday at there. We hate very much to lose West point. Squire Carrithers, of Mt. Mrs. Boyd, and hope she will soon Washington, spent Monday here. be with us again. Burke Vaughn and wife and Mrs. Heastand, of Louisville, spent Obe Funk and wife, Fred Hatzel, Mrs. J. H. Ferris and son, Master Wednesday here. wife and daughter, of Brooks, spent Jas. Simmons Ferris and Mr. and Saturday here. Mrs. S. B. Simmons have been ***Notice attending the races this week. Rev. Fain, of Lotus, spent Monday The Regional Purchasing Committee morning here. Mrs. W. M. Miller and daughter of of the United States Railroad C. C. Lutes, of Belmont, was in Miami, Ariz., have returned to their Administration requests increase in town Saturday. home after spending some time with cross-tie production for keeping up her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin of railroads in order to safely move Bedford Crenshaw spent Saturday Mathis and her sister, Mrs. Jno. our troops and supplies. Mr. C. T. and Sunday at home. Boes. O’Bannon, of Guthrie, Ky. has been appointed Cross Tie Inspector. The many friends of John Cook are Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Mathis had as (Highlights) glad to know he is improving, and their guests Sunday, R. L. Mathis hope to see him out soon. and family, of Pleasure Ridge Park, ***For Sale - One Jersey cow, 5 Mr. F. G. Thomas, our well known Mr. Wm. Miller and daughter, of years old, highly butter-fatted. Mrs. painter, has just finished painting the Ariz., Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boes, Mrs. Harry Wells, Bardstown Junction. Shelton and family and Mrs. Robt. residence of Mr. Monroe Garr, at ***Corp. William H. Roby Huber, better known as the Lynn (or Deavers and daughter. The many friends of Mr. William is it Linn - Edith) residence. It is one Miss Blanch Howlett has been Howard Roby, of Belmont, will be of the finest residences in this visiting friends in Louisville the past glad to know he has been promoted county. And we are glad to have Mr. week. Garr as our neighbor. to Corporal. Mr. Roby entered the Mesdames R. L. and C. F. Troutman army something like one year ago, H. A. Nusz, wife and guest, Miss attended Long Run Association at and has made a good soldier. In Laura Tyler, spent Sunday with J. L. Little Flock church last Friday. Sept., he was made Corporal in Co. Rayman and family. D. 50th Inf at Camp Servia, Mrs. Wallace Pearson and sister, Fred Kulmer and family were guests Greenville, SC. He is the son of Mr. Miss Rogers, were guests of Mrs. and Mrs. L. L. Roby, of Belmont. of W. H. Nusz’s family Saturday. Chas. Bridwell recently. Miss Hazel Nusz and brothers, Alvin ***Bullitt County Boy - Somewhere Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Combs, in France. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Woodford, spent Sunday with Mesdames Munch and Cochran and their cousins, Misses Kathryn and Smith, of Mt. Washington, enlisted Ethel May spent Sunday with Mr. and left for France, Oct. 22. Etta Nusz. and Mrs. W. F. Henderson. Dear Mother: Misses Irene Crutcher, Zora Rayman Miss Dove Lash was a week end and Irene Moredock were in the city guest of Mrs. O. P. Means. Your letter received and will answer. Saturday. Miss Maggie McClaskey spent last We have been in one big battle that Miss Dorothy Samuels spent Saturday in the city. lasted for four days. The Germans Monday night with Misses Kathryn made attack and was badly defeated. and Etta Nusz. Mrs. Fronia Mitchell was a week I was lucky enough not to get any end guest of her sister, Mrs. Joe Mesdames Etta Harris and Will scratches at all. Trunnell. Nusz were guests of Mrs. J. L. They were going to make a big Rayman Wednesday. drive, but instead of them driving,

Page 197 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 we made the drive and sent them Hall farm, 1-1/2 mile south of Bethel day guests last Thursday of Mrs. C. back, with many dead, the ground Church, sell the following property: F. Troutman at Smithville. livestock, farming implements, 1-1/2 was covered with dead bodies. You Marian Mothershead left Monday acres Irish potatoes. Robert S. Hall, couldn’t step but what you slipped morning for Louisville where he will Prop. Bert Hall, Auct. Dinner on on a dead body. enter the L & N Shops. ground by J. Carlton. They tried every way to get over in Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ellingsworth, ***Mt. Washington our trenches, but they failed. of Fern Creek, spent Sunday with They came across No Man’s Land Mr. and Mrs. Dave Armstrong spent her sister, Mrs. E. T. McAfee and dressed in French uniforms with the week end with relatives in Mr. McAfee. Spencer County. streachers (sic) barriers and a Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harris and two Machine Gun on the streachers (sic) Robt. Snider, of Louisville, spent the children were Sunday guests of M. covered up with French overcoats to week end with his parents, Mr. and A. Harris and wife. make us believe they were carrying Mrs. Clarence Snider, here. wounded soldiers back, but they Mrs. J. W. Herin, Mrs. Rob were soon caught at their game and Taylor Stickler, of Newburg, was a Holloway and children were shot down. recent guest of his aunt, Mrs. D. T. entertained Tuesday by Mrs. Jesse Mothershead. Herin in honor of Mr. Herin’s Then they came over wave after birthday. wave and were mowed down one Miss Carrie Collings was the guest after another. of Miss Nadine Radliff Sunday. Mrs. Lee Markwell and baby, of Louisville, spent last week with her Several from here attended services Our men are sure doing fine work mother, Mrs. D. T. Mothershead. over here, everyone thinks lots of the at the Masonic Home Sunday American soldiers. afternoon, conducted by Bullitt Rev. D. R. Peak left Tuesday for County Lodges, Rev. D. R. Peak, the Madisonville to attend the Louisville If things go like they have been Methodist pastor here was the Conference. Bro. Peak has one more going, the war will be over before preacher. year with us, according to the old many days or months pass by. four year law and he is so well liked Born to Mr. and Mrs. Sammy There is lots of other things I would by not only his own flock, but all Smith, a girl. like to tell you, but I can’t mention. denominations, that at the end of Paul Burdette and friend, Mr. next year, we expect a request be I am over here to help win this war Mareth, of Camp Taylor, spent made to have him returned as the and don’t want to come home till it Sunday with friends here. Fred time limit is removed. is over. Bogard, of Camp Taylor, also spent Rev. M. P. Hunt preached at the the week end here with his wife. I am only asking to get at them Baptist Church Sunday evening and again, if they get me, I think I have Mrs. C. H. Barnes, of Louisville, spoke in behalf of the Baptist done my part anyway. Mrs. Parrish, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hospital. Offering amount not Well, I will close for this time, with Harris spent last Friday with the known. latter’s daughter, Mrs. R. R. lots of love to all. Bye, Bye, Corp. Mrs. Minnie Hough, of Louisville, is McAfee. R. D. Smith. with her father and sister, Mr. Lon ***Advertisement - The Cleveland Mrs. Alloway and granddaughter, Crenshaw and Miss Rivers (sic) Tractor, Dodge Brothers Business Ruth Tutt, were guests of her Crenshaw, while convalescing after Car, Packard Trucks, Dodge Trucks. daughter, Mrs. Max Rouse, near a severe illness of typhoid. Waterford, Saturday. Southern Motors Co., 615 S. Third Mr. and Mrs. P. B. S. Parrish visited Street. Louisville, Ky Mesdames C. H. Barnes, of the city, her aunt, Mrs. John Jones at Victory ***Public Sale - Oct. 12, 1918. J. W. Coyle, Betty Barnes, Houston Sunday. Having sold my farm and decided to Smith and Miss Ella Barnes were all quit farming, I will at the old Robert

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Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Colling and The school at Mt. Washington is landed here Sept. 24, certainly had a daughter, of Indianapolis, are progressing well under the nice trip from Ft. Ben Harrison to visiting relatives here. leadership of Prof. Mc???, with Miss Camp Upton, NY and saw things I Ethel Wise and Miss Nancye never seen before. The trips the boys The sale at the home of the D. T. Trunnell as helpers. take are sure educational to them. Mothershead was well attended, th The principal towns we passed everything sold for a good price. The The check for the 7 month salary through were Springfield, Ohio, weather was ideal and the Methodist due rural teachers some months ago Cleveland, Ohio, Erie, PA, Buffalo, WMS realized between $35 and $40 has not arrived in full, but we have NY, Rochester, NY, Syracuse, NY, for the new church building fund just received one half of it. Albany, NY, and Hoboken, NJ, and from the sale of their lunch. Any teacher who wishes 50 per cent so many small towns too numerous Red Cross ladies busy making shirts, of the month salary will please to mention. Our trip was over the etc. This week is the campaign for notify us, otherwise, we will send it C.C.C. and St. L RR and through clothing for the destitute Belgians. in one check as the other half surely some of the best parts of the country. will be here soon. October 4, 1918 We arrived in Hoboken, NJ at 6 in ***Resigns from Carrying Mail the morning and laid there until 9 ***School News o’clock and marched down to the Mr. B. B. Ball, one of the most Hoboken Ferry and boarded the Prof. J. H. Sanders was recently popular men in town and who has Ferry for Long Island, NY and had a called to Nelsonville to deliver the carried the mail between the Post nice little trip down the Hudson R., principal address at a great patriotic Office and Rail Road for several and up the East River and passed meeting. This is the second time. years has resigned and the mail now under the Famous Brooklyn Bridge will be carried by Mr. Pate The teachers meeting held at and saw most of NY famous sky Swearingen. Lebanon Junction. Following scrapers, saw the much talked of teachers present: Prof. Allison, Ida ***Wanted to Buy - One good Woolworth Building, which is the Greenwell, Bertha F. Engle, Lillian suckling mare mule. Stoney Weller, tallest building in the world, it being Monroe, Mary J. Trunnell, Ruby Shepherdsville. 54 stories high, and the best sight Monroe, Mayme Stephens, Lillie was seeing the Statue of Liberty at ***Miss Lizzie Bridwell has Mooney, Clara Chambers, Mrs. the entrance to NY Harbor. Saw received word that her brother, Allison, Mary Dawson, Lillian some of the American Ships used as Porter Bridwell, has arrived safely in Wiggington. transports, some of them were ready France and is enjoying the best of to sail as they were loaded with Trustee Chas. Funk, of Mt. Olive, health. soldiers. spent Friday here. ***Soon to Go Over Saw some Englishmen of War lying Bullitts Lick School reports fine To the Editor of the Pioneer News at anchor and all of them were moonlight school and interest and the people of Bullitt County. Camouflaged. Guess you people increasing each night. The school is know what that means. in charge of Miss Alma Forrest as Dear Sir and People: teacher and Trustee T. L. Mattingly. Well, people, will have to cut this Thought I would drop the people of letter short as Mess call is sounding, Buy, Buy Bonds or Bye, Bye Bullitt County a few lines to let them and one thing you don’t want to do Liberty. hear from one of the 29 boys who is miss any meals in the Army, so left Shepherdsville, June 26, for Mrs. John Lloyd, trustee at Pleasant will bid you one and all Good-bye as Camp Taylor. From the best of my Grove was in town Monday. I will be on my way across before knowledge, I am the only one left on you all read this. Mr. Jasper Foster and D. H. this side of the Pond. Was sent from Wiggington, two well known Camp Taylor July 12 to Ft. Ben Wishing you all the luck at home trustees, were here last week in the Harrison and left Ft. Ben Sept. 26 that you can be blessed with. From interest of their schools. for Camp Upton. Am in the one of the 29 boys. Co. C. 1st Bn Engineering Corps of the U.S.A. and 118th Enges. Camp Upton, NY.

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Our little piece of poetry for our Vernon Quick, of Beech Grove Mrs. Will Ashby, from Battalion made up by one of our District and Eastin Houck, of Shepherdsville, spent Saturday and boys, goes like this: Clermont. This makes 48 members Sunday with Mrs. R. C. Hardesty. of the this class, and all are doing Mrs. Jno. Chambers spent Monday Whip them early, whip them late, fine work. Chas. Lee Bradbury and with her mother, Mrs. Maggie Engineers, Engineers 118 Curtis Smith were elected Litrorians Foster. (This letter is unsigned, but on page (sic) last week. Mrs. Sam Taurman (sic) has of two of next week’s paper, it is Basketball schedule includes St. returned to her home in identified as being from Jno. (looks Joseph College, St. Mary’s College, Shepherdsville after spending some like) Gable) St. Xavier College, Louisville High time with relatives near here. ***Third Bullitt County Boy to Win School, New Albany High School, Commission. Jefferson High School, any many Mrs. Maggie Wise spent a day last others. week with Mrs. Maggie Foster and Lieut. Walter Croan, son of Sheriff, family. J. W. Croan, left for Columbia, SC ***For Sale - Farm about 175 acres, last Monday evening, where he has with good buildings, all out Mrs. Vernon Holsclaw spent Sunday been assigned to duty. buildings good, well watered, 3 mils with her sister, Mrs. J. M. Foster. from county seat, 18 miles south of S. B. Foster finishing filing silo Walter is the 3rd Bullitt Countian to Louisville, will sell reasonable on Monday. win a commission, Lieut. A. E. Funk good terms. C. Q. Shepherd, Jr was the first, Walter C. Boyd Shepherdsville, Ky. Mrs. J. B. Myers spent Saturday in came next and Walter followed Shepherdsville. shortly. His friends are proud of ***Mt. Eden ***Victory Church Dedicated him, and believe he has a bright Corp. Chas. Hardesty from Camp future, always a good student. His Taylor, spent Saturday and Sunday Dedicatory sermon by Bro. Wilhoit, gentlemanly bearing has won him a with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. of the Mt. Washington Baptist place in the hearts of all who know Hardesty. Church. Money was made up to him and his efficiency has made cover the little debt. Best and largest The entertainment and box supper success easy. dinner spread held for many a day. given by Miss Mudd, teacher at Miss Rouse played the Violin. ***Bullitt County Fourth Liberty Shades, was quite a success with a (Highlights) Loan Quota is $174,000. This big crowd and everyone had a nice county’s quota for the Third Liberty time. **Somewhere in France Loan was $49,750. $135,450 sold. Mrs. Thos. Barrall spent last week Dearest Mother: ***Undergoes Operation with friends and relatives in the city. I received you letter some few days Mr. Thos. Barrall spent Saturday and Mrs. Mack Roby was operated on at ago, also Bud’s letter and I know Sunday in the city. Norton Infirmary, Thursday. Her you were awful glad to see him once many friends here and at home wish The sad news came that Mr. Richard again. I guess you had quite a her a speedy recovery. Bagby Jr in the Marine Service in pleasant time while he was there. Philadelphia died with that dreaded ***Birth - Born to the wife of Earl I have been enjoying myself quite disease, Spanish Flu last week. Mr. Cummins, 8-1/2 girl, Sept. 29, Ida immensely, as I have been getting Bagby is a relatives of Mr. Louis and May. plenty to eat the past few days, there Thos. Barrall families. Mr. Bagby ***Shepherdsville High School is just a squad of us together at had been in the service for several present, and we are doing our own months. Big Liberty Loan Rally, Big Military cooking, hence the eats. Band, soldier’s quartet, Liberty Loan Mr. Louis Barrall and Miss Josie songs, big parade. Fritz seems to be kept pretty busy spent Sunday with Mr. Richard these days, as the Allied Armies are Bagby Sr in Louisville. Two new pupils have joined our big pushing him back every day. They Freshman Class this week.

Page 200 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 are now giving him some of his own farmers by going out and American loss was less than 20 medicine, which he doesn’t seem to slaughtering a few hundred squirrels, killed and 300 wounded. like so well, but can’t help himself and it can be done, if they are as ***Personal and I thing it won’t be long until he thick as reported. willing to make peace. Mrs. Jas. O’Connel (sic) and Messrs Burch and Pearl will build a daughter, Mary, of Louisville, were How is Dolly, guess she keeps you up to date Garage at once on the R. the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. busy as ever, but then, I know she H. Smith lot. The brick dwelling will Herps this week. helps you a whole lot. not be town away before spring, but in the next six months, a fine Garage Mr. C. Q. Shepherd has returned to I hope it won’t be long until we shall will adorn the old lot on the corner. his home here after spending the all be returning home, and I am sure summer at Lake Patoska. that I shall be one of them that will With a good turnip crop, plenty of come back just as good as when I corn and beans, the tobacco crop John Cook, who has been very low, left. I have never felt any other way, about saved and the Germans in full is some better. as I rely on the courage and the retreat, just about every desirable J. W. Weatherford was in the city coolheadedness which I inherited comfort and luxury is ours save the Tuesday. from both my mother and father to new O’possum an sweet potatoes, pull me through. and they are drawing close all the Mr. Pate Swearingen has accepted a time. position with Uncle Sam, and will Tell everybody hello for me and that carry the mail between the PO and I often think of them all, although I ***Squire J. F. Meneese, and a Mr. the Depot. don’t find time to write to them. Morehead, two Fulton County men tried and found guilty by the Fulton It is reported that Mr. Leslie Herps, Tell me all the news as you know I County Council of Defense on a who is at the Great Lakes Training like to know what is going on at charge of not having done their part Camp is very low with the Spanish home. in burying Liberty Bonds, Stamps Flu. Love to you all, as ever, Your Son, etc and are barred from all trade of We have been informed that H. Clay all kinds, not being allowed to sell th Porter, Ed Applegate, and Jas. Geo. Stephan, (sic) Co. D 120 Inf. anything or buy anything, to ship American EF Williams have arrived safe in anything out or get anything in. France. ***Mr. Morris Stephens, another ***War News son, is at the Navy Rifle Range, Ben Crenshaw, who is working at Peekskill, NY, as is doing well. Bulgarians have yielded to the Stithton spent Sunday and Monday Allied demand and asked for peace at home. ***Farm for Sale at any cost and would be glad to help Mrs. Rosa Wade and little son, of the Allies in any way they can to win Known as the Martha Stibbens Farm Fern Creek, are the guests of Mrs. at Stites Station on L. H. & St. L. the war. Wm. Wade. RR, 134 acres, 120 acres under The Turks are now talking peace, fence wire, good water, good J. B. Myers and wife spent Monday which will more than likely be in a here. building, some fruit. It is known as short time. the best hill farm in Bullitt County. Chas. Muir, of Clermont, spent Noah Stibbens, Valley Stat, Ky. The Wednesday papers stated that Monday evening here. the entire German Cabinet had ***Hundreds of tame squirrels are resigned and that the Kaiser has Ewing Crenshaw, of Leaches, spent being founded by hunters now, and more trouble on his hands. Monday here. many great stings of game are being brought in. Clarence Holsclaw and It is reported that the Americans in Howard Jones, of Louisville, spent Chas. Shoptaw say the woods are three days fighting captured 40,000 several days with Lindsay Ridgway full of squirrels and they are ruining German soldiers as prisoners and and wife this week. the corn crops. Hunters can certainly fully that many were killed, the square themselves with the hill

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Dr. Dodds, of Bardstown Junction, handle real estate. He was one of our Judge Daniels, of Stithton, spent spent Tuesday here. crack orators and an altitudinous Wednesday here. legal light, and will be greatly R. H. Smith and family left Tuesday Pete Smith, of the Knobs, was in missed. He was the last of the J. F. for Jacksonville, Fl to make their town Monday. Smith family living in our town, and future home. Miss May Greenwell is spending there is just one of that large and this week in the city. prominent family now living in Mrs. Mack Jones received a card Bullitt County. stating the Ship on which her son, Rev. Haywood, the Baptist minister Paul Jones sailed had arrived safely We wish Mr. Smith, and family here for some time has been ordered over sea with the 22nd Engineers. to his Co. in Texas. much success in their new home down in the land of magnolias and Mrs. Ollie Saddler spent Friday in L. M. Barrall and daughter, Josie, palms. With his talents and geniality, the city shopping. were with their cousin, R. C. Bagby he should experience no trouble in Miss Lilly Mae Sadder (sic) and and family near Louisville Sunday, coming to the top. having been called there by the death little brother spent Friday with their of Richard Bagby Jr in Philadelphia. Mr. Joe Wanless, of Lexington, grandmother, Mrs. Mack Jones. spent Tuesday with Mrs. M. E. ***Hebron He was training for service with the Meredith. Marine Corps, having volunteered The little daughter of Dave nine months ago. Spanish influenza Mas (sic) Pearl Lee is spending this Crumbacker has pneumonia. caused his death. week with Mrs. O. P. Means. Mrs. Sheffield, of the city, attended Mrs. Barbar (sic) McElroy, of T. J. Barrall and wife returned home the Association here last week and Monday from Louisville after a Brooks, spent Tuesday with Mrs. R. remained until Sunday with Miss pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Troutman. Dessie Cochrane. T. Barrall. Miss Margaret Foster spent the week Miss Sue Brooks, who is teaching at Miss Maria O’Brien returned home end with Miss Blanch Howlett. Tucker Station came home to attend Saturday having spent two weeks Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Daugherty and the Association and spent the week with Mrs. C. H. and L. M. Barrall. daughters spent the week end with end with at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tierney. Mrs. W. E. Ashby spent Saturday Several of our boys came home from and Sunday with Mrs. R. C. Mrs. Eliza Wilder (Weyler - Edith) Stithton to fill out their Hardesty. of Louisville, is visiting her sister, questionnaires. Let there be no Mrs. R. P. Sharp and children and Miss Phelps this week. slackers here. Mrs. Anna Napier, W. F. Joyce and Miss Howlett, Combs and Crady Miss Clara Melton was the guest of Howard Joyce and Earl McNutt spent several days last week Mrs. Mrs. Ed Simmons last week. were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Bell. R. C. Hardesty. Mrs. Miller, of Iona, is the guest of Mr. H. A. Nusz, wife and son, Noah, Mrs. Miles Saunders. Charles H. Hardesty, of Camp spent the week end with Miss Laura Mrs. E. Z. Wiggington is spending Taylor, spent Saturday night and Tyler at Prospect. Sunday with his parents, near Mt. this week with her sister, Miss Eden. The pie supper and Miss Geneva Swearingen and Georgia Mae Queen, at Okolona. entertainment at Shades was brother of Cedar Grove and R. L. Mrs. Al Miller is confined to her Monroe of the city were guests of successful, all the pies sold for a bed. good price. Miss Zora Rayman Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw has the grip, not Mrs. W.C. Herps visited friends at Mr. R. H. Smith and family left for the Spanish Flu. Florida Monday evening, where they Howard Park, Indiana, Saturday and will make their home in the future. Sunday. Mr. Smith will practice law or

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Paul Holsclaw and J. W. Brooks Mrs. Bernice Owen and Miss Lillian The State Board of Health has spent Sunday with their families Lloyd spent a day last week with the ordered all school closed for the here. former’s mother-in-law, Mrs. Jas. week, the teachers meeting for Div. Owen near Mt. Washington. 1 called off. All public meetings Rev. C. J. Oleander, the new pastor forbidden until the influenza has While hanging tobacco last week, J. at Little Flock is holding a series of been checked. meetings at the church. Mr. B. Proctor fell and received several Oleander is a young man of marked bruises, but no serious ones. The High School had 106 pupils ability, and is giving us some enrolled for the year, about 65 of Miss Roxie Whitledge has made 630 excellent sermons. these from rural schools. pieces for the Government since last J. R. Holsclaw sold two milk cows September. She is sure doing her bit. The teachers of this county and calves to Andy Kulmer for sympathize with their co-corker, Mrs. Lizzie Owen spent last week $165.00. Miss Lillian Spalding, who teaches near Pleasant Hill with her sister, with Miss Eunice Ridgway, at Mrs. Irene Crist. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith are with Cupio, in the fact that one of the his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mrs. Will Queen from Jeffersontown “Flu” victims is a brother-in-law of Smith here. spent a few days last week with her hers and it became her sad mission The Long Run Association met with daughter, Mrs. Virgie Figg. to take the news Thursday to Little Flock Church Sept. 19 and 20. Bardstown to her sister, his young Miss Roxie Whitledge and Mrs. A large crowd attended both days. wife. They were married last June Blanch Gentry were in the city Many prominent Ministers and and he was called soon after by the Friday on business. teachers were present to present and Naval Dept. and was stationed at discuss the big problems of the Mrs. Virgie Jones has spent the past New York. two weeks in the city. denomination. ***Killed in France Mrs. Aleen Dickey and son, Darrall, ***Pleasant Grove Mr. Crist Shaefer received a spent several days last week with her Mrs. Eva Bridwell and Miss Ruth telegram Saturday stating that his parents, Louis Stallings and wife. Wickum spent one day last week son, Oscar Shaefer, was killed on with the former’s sister, Mrs. Robt. Mrs. J. D. Hough still remains ill. August 28, somewhere in France. Armstrong, near Pitts Point. Misses Bertha Bleemel and Evelyn ***Negroes Disregard Danger Lanyans spent Saturday night and Mrs. Prudence Armstrong spent the With the American troops in France. Sunday with Miss Ruthie Owen. past week with her son G. W. Oct. 5. American Negro soldiers in Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Owen France are a source of never-ending S. O. Armstrong and family spent entertained several guests Sunday. interest and amusement to the Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tillman French, who not tire of watching and Mr. and Mrs. Lem Tyler spent Ridgway. listening, as they yield picks and Sunday with their son, H. C. Tyler, shovels and chant as they work in a and attended the baptizing. Mrs. Jennie Whitledge spent last wied (sic) minor key. week with her sons, Clay and Louis Mr. Leslie Figg and family visited Whitledge. They have shown a fearlessness relatives near Shelbyville recently. amounting almost to utter Almer Figg was on the sick list last Mrs. Bernice Owen spent Sunday indifference - if their white officers week. with her husband at Camp Taylor. are with them - a carelessness where Guy Hecker spent Saturday night personal danger is involved that is at Little Mable Whitledge is on the with his mother, Mrs. Ida Hecker. once amazing and sometimes sick list. annoying to the officers, and a desire Geo. Armstrong, wife and mother to fight that amounts to a mania. were in the city last week on October 11, 1918 The American Negro soldier, in the business. ***School News word of a Colonel who commands a

Page 203 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 regiment of them and has for years Miss Mattie Mae Clark received I joined the Church today and was known a good deal about their word that her brother, Edward, had baptized this evening. I have read characteristics, is very close to a arrived safely in France. Edward was my Testament to the 18th Chapter of fatalist when it comes to fear. a well known Bullitt County boy, the Acts. I would love to get to come Repeatedly, his own company bandy and his many friends wish him to to see you all, but don’s know when remarks among themselves, the gist arrive home safe when the Huns are I will get to. Tell Father not to work of which is about as follows: whipped. too hard and get sick, for I know you and him are getting too old to work ***Breaks Arm “Don’t worry about that shell so hard like you used to. Tell all the coming, it ain’t got your number on Mr. J. W. Thompson, while tying folks hello for me. I would love to it.” corn Monday, fell and broke his left write to all, but cannot. I will have And the shell screams by; the arm and also bruised his side lots to tell you all when I get home. considerably. Negroes, who believe it had not their I have not been sick a day since I number stand idly around and ***Marry in Jeffersonville have been in the Navy and I sure am expose themselves as they should thankful to the Lord for it. I am Miss Flora Scaggs (sic) and Bates not. The Colonel frankly admits trying to do right and have a good Samuels, of Bullitt Lick, crossed being afraid when the shells are clear record when I get out. Well, I over to Jeffersonville Monday and flying about and seeks cover. will have to close as it is almost bed were married. Both are well known time. You all take good care of The first regiment which went into young people and their many friends yourselves and don’t worry so much action, long ago now, went primarily wish them a long and happy married about me. Give my love and best because it threatened to decimate life. itself in inactivity. Razors and knives regards to all. Your Loving Son, came more and more freely into ***Very Poor Photo - Elmer F. George E. Hibbs. Monroe play, and the men demanded so ***Letter to Dear Mother and All: frequently and so insistently of their Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Monroe, of Received yours and father’s letter officers why they might not get Lebanon Junction, have received this A.M.; also Ethel’s letter and the some action, that it was finally word that their son, Elmer F. papers yesterday. Hope you got my arranged for them. They proved ... as Monroe, has arrived safe in France. strenuous fighters in the lines as they cards alright, I mailed several of Mr. Monroe entered the National had behind it. them. I should have written sooner, Army May 27, at Camp Taylor, but we have been pretty busy every where he got his training. He is 23 It goes without saying that the Negro day, and there is so much years old and a very bright young soldier is as boastful as any in a amusement around here and so many man. similar profession. The Marines had nice villages near the Camp, that I just covered themselves with glory ***Letter from Bullitt County Boy just haven’t taken time to write. in the Chateau Thierry fight when a delegation from a Negro regiment in Mrs. Molly Hibbs, Dear Mother: I am now in the village of Hemstead. line in a quiet sector waited on the It is about three quarters of a mile Will take pleasure in answering your commanding officer and asked it form Champ. It’s quite a nice place, dear letter which I received this they, too, might not get in on the about twice the size of evening. Was so glad to hear from “fun”. Shepherdsville. There are quite a lot you all and was glad your hand is of nice residents here. I suppose getting very well. Was glad to hear “Let us go in, Colonel,” they said. people that work in New York live from Lucy, I want to write to him “We are the only real fighters. The here, as it is only about 22 miles. Marines are all right, of course, but just as soon as I get his address. just let us have a whack at the Mother, you will have to excuse me We had a very nice trip here, left Boche. Then the Marines won’t be for not writing oftener for I just Camp Shelby early Saturday in it. And as far as the rest, Lord, can’t get the time. I wrote to you last morning and got to Jersey City they don’t count at all.” Sunday. Monday about dark, stayed there all night and crossed over to Long ***Arrives Safe in France

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Island on the boat early Tuesday send Josh one. Had some made Tumer, the operation was successful morning, reached camp a little today in my over sea uniform. If they and at reports, she was resting well. are any good, will send them next before noon, this is quite a nice ***The Spanish Influenza is killing week. Love to all, Harold Newman. camp, but I think only temporary, more American soldiers than there were not many troops here ***Election Officers German shells. when we first came. 2 judges, then sheriff, then clerk. NEARLY FULL PAGE AD We passed through several states coming up here, but none of them Shepherdsville No. 1 - J. Wes ***Don’t Wait to Be Drafted. were half so pretty as Va, especially Shepherd, O. P. Means, C. C. Volunteer as patriots for the Blue Ridge Mtns. and the Dougherty, S. T. Hornbeck. Government Work. Carpenters 60 beautiful grass covered foot hills, for cents, laborers 35 cents per hour, Cupio No. 2 - John Pendleton, Joe they hardly seemed high enough for lodging free. The Government at Able, E. L. Ridgway, Will Nichols. Mtns. We passed through this Washington has called upon the section in the afternoon on Sunday Zoneton No. 3 - Jim Pope, Henry citizens of Kentucky at once to and I could see the main Blue Ridge Crenshaw, Gabe Bealmear, Josh furnish the men to build – or lose beyond and these grass covered hills Gore. from this great state entirely – the all afternoon. It certainly was the wonderful Camp Henry Knox, at Mt. Washington No. 4 - Chas. A. most beautiful sight I had ever seen. Stithton, designed to be the greatest Long, Will McFarland, Sim Owen, Artillery Training Camp in the Bert Hall. We stopped at several cities, some of United States. them were got off and took exercise, Leaches No. 5 - Lee Barger, B. H. and at nearly every one, we were The credit and the good of the Crist, A J. Roby, Chas. Troll. given a treat by the Red Cross. You Commonwealth of Kentucky must have probably read of them having Clermont No. 6 - Virgil Duvall, Wm. be upheld. And the State MUST canteens at the stations, where troop Stephens, W. M. Logsdon, J. M. NOT lose this great plant, calling for trains stop. They sure are a good Dawson. an investment on the part of the thing and I can vouch for our troop United States Government from Lebanon Junction No. 7 - Lawrence train that the soldiers sure $15,000,000 to $20,000,000. Roby, W. P. Daugherty, Chas. appreciates them. The ladies were so Newman, Andy Mann. Up to this time, the work has lagged kind and they are particular that for want of men. It is now up to the Belmont No. 8 - O. D. Hill, D. every man gets something. At some men of Kentucky to volunteer, or be Baumgardner, Harve McCubbins, of the stops, we were given hot forced to do so later. There is no W. W. Davis coffee and either pie or doughnuts, middle course. and at others, fruit or soft drinks, Pitts Point No. 9 - J. C. Atcher, John Ten thousand workman must come and all of them gave cigarettes and Viers, C. C. Lee, W. H. Cundiff. post cards. forward. Griffin No. 10 - J. T. Barrall, Chas. ***Carpenters and Laborers We came through Meridian, Rogers, W. F. Joyce, R. C. Hardesty. Birmingham, Chattanooga, Wages are high and are fixed by the Shepherdsville No. 11 - R. E. Lee, J. Knoxville, Bristol, Roanoke, Government. Carpenters 60 cents an W. Thompson, C. R. Smith, W. T. Washington, Baltimore, hour, laborers 35 cents an hour. Morrow. Wilmington, Philadelphia and Jersey Carpenters and laborers work ten City. Signed J. W. Croan, Frank hours each day, receiving pay for I will write you as often as I can, but Goldsmith, Henry Hamilton, eleven hours. Saturday afternoon please do not worry about me if you Election Commissioners for Bullitt and Sunday work (not compulsory) don’t hear as regular as you have County. double pay for carpenters, time and a half for laborers. been. ***Undergoes Operation Am sending some pictures I had Free sleeping quarters provided with Mrs. M. C. Roby was operated on made the other day, am going to new cots and blankets. Meals 30 Thursday at Norton Infirmary for

Page 205 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 cent each. Transportation free to for at least 15,000 animals must be Service Reserve, Edward W. Hines, laborers and charges are advanced to completed. This is imperative. State Chairman, State Council of Defense, Determined actions was carpenters from any point in the Full-blooded Kentucky cooperation State. decided on. All Government can complete quarters for not less agencies will be invoked to secure **Sanitary Conditions are the Best than 60,000 solders and 30,000 the necessary men. animals in that time, if all work Camp Knox was selected for a together. It is a man-sized job, all Let the word go out broadcast of permanent site because it is located right, even for Kentuckians, but it Kentucky’s need of men in this on the highest point of land on the can be done, as Kentuckians never greatest of humanitarian war works. Illinois Central between Louisville fail in what they undertake. and New Orleans. Camp Knox has Let it go out at once! Preach it from one of the best health records in the The fair name of the old the pulpits! Shout the need from the country. Commonwealth - the Fourteenth housetops! State to be admitted in the union - is ***Patriotic Women of Kentucky Organize the workers at once - and at stake in the National Capital and report them to our nearest United See to it that every able-bodied man before the Country at large. States Employment Service or to in the State not engaged in other ***Employers - Notice - Important your County Chairman. United War Industries volunteers his service States Public Service Reserve. at high pay, to help get this great If your work is non-essential, give permanent Kentucky camp ready for up some of your men at once and ***It Can be Done with Your Help advise them to go to Camp Knox. If the brave boys of this Georgia furnished 5,000 men to save the call for Volunteers is not heeded, Commonwealth and other States, its picric acid plant - raised them in now billeted in tents at Camp Taylor you may be required to shut down two weeks. Kentucky can do even and West Point, so they will not completely. We do not wish to do better. have to suffer the privations of this by compulsion. Major Radcliffe says “Every nail General Washington and the This is no time for shilly-shallying. Continental Army at Valley Forge. you drive, every brick you lay, every We must have ACTION. The work bit of real work done, will add to the If it is not your own son who must is vital. It is imperative. Be a growing load around the Kaiser’s Volunteer and go at once! be housed at Camp Knox this winter, neck. The war won’ wait.” it is the boy of some other mother - ***Men, Men and More Men to Men and Women of Kentucky - Do all of them training to protect our Save Kentucky. Liberty in the great fight for your duty for your country and your Freedom. This is an EMERGENCY, Commonwealth and help us to necessitating drastic action, if the protect YOUR boys. Provided men do not volunteer for call for volunteers is not heeded. this well-paid and necessary ***Communicate at once with any patriotic work, it is the duty of every When the order came from of the following superintendents of loyal Kentucky woman to report Washington telling what Kentucky the U. S. Employment Service them to the nearest United States had to do to save Camp Knox for the offices at any of the following Employment Service, just as they State, Federal Director Pratt Dale, of places: Louisville, Lexington, would a Hun Spy or an Army the United States Employment Covington, Paducah, Bowling Slacker. Show them their duty! Service for Kentucky, immediately Green, Middlesborough, or to your Make them Volunteer! Take their held a War Council of affiliated own County Chairman of the U. S. places! interests composed to Major W. H. Public Service Reserve. Signed, Radcliffe, Constructing Pratt Dale, Federal Director, U. S. ***Camp Knox must be Ready by Quartermaster at Stithton, John Emp. Svc., Frank L. McVey, State December 1 Griffiths & Son Company, builders Direction, U. S. Public Service Before cold weather sets in, barracks of Camp Knox for the Government, Reserve, E. W. Hines, Chairman, at Camp Knox to shelter not less and O. L. Taylor, District Organizer Kentucky Council for Defense. than 30,000 Army boys and stables of Kentucky, United States Public

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***Uncle Sam’s Advice on Flu. U. set their faces toward the national Tid and Polly and Gabe and Edward S. Public Health Svc. issues Official capital of Bullitt. say they will stay with him, and the Health Bulletin. (Two Columns) enterprise seems a sure go. Somewhere this side of the Okolona ***Town Marshall Roby, of Station, a contrary tack played Teaching a teacher boy to telegraph Lebanon Junction, arrested five men smash with a tire and the through a railroad telephone is some and took them off of the train at that aforementioned gentleman got out, task, but it is happening all the same. place Monday evening and brought rolled up their sleeves, took of the Moses Fort, of Louisville, spent fetched tire and were proceeding to them over and they are now Monday night with B. L. Bowman boarding at the hotel Monroe at the mend matters when some man came and family. rear of the Court House. by in his buggy and cursed them for violating the request to use no Sam Greenwell, of Leaches, spent ***Personal gasoline on Sundy in pleasure rides. Tuesday here. Mr. Fred Newman, of Mobile, Ala, With commendable fortitude, they Mr. W. J. Bell, of Zoneton, spent spent several days with his relatives paid no attention to the man, and Tuesday here. at Bardstown Junction. Fred is one kept “plugging” away until their tire Nearly everyone in town has Spanish of the best boys who ever left Bullitt was repaired, and them came home, Flu. County and his many friends are arriving about two a.m. glad to see him when he comes Mrs. Rodgers White, of Brooks Sta., Edward Tyler Jr is a lonesome home. spent Tuesday here. looking child right now. His mind J. B. Monroe, of the city, spent and heart may be found anytime up Mrs. Geo. Nusz, of Chicago, has Friday here. about Apartment 603, 109 St., NY arrived to spend some time with Several here have the Spanish Flu. and in the dark days of his utter relatives here. loneliness and desolation, “Tid” and George Bowman has bought Mrs. F. G. Thomas has just finished “Polly” and Gabe are having the Bertha Griffin’s house and will beautifying the residence of Mr. J. time of their lives. C. Holsclaw and left Monday to move to it at once. Look out for tears, rivers of tears, paint Mr. Price Smith’s residence. Embry Deacon has moved to the when Waverly Bell leaves for the Pearl Lee house. Jas. Rouse and Henry Jones, of Great Lakes. If the girls will just Leaches, were here Monday. refrain from weeping, we think we F. W. Lee moved to the James Rouse Jasper Foster, of Brooks, spent can stand the strain, but woman’s house this week and Curran Monday here. tears always unnerve us. Troutwine will move to his property here. Mrs. S. A. Raymond spent Monday Wave said he would do his best to evening here. keep from grading down until the lip Mr. James A. Lee was called to service is over. He has been Louisville to see her (sic) daughter, Mr. Joseph Weatherford and wife, of doctoring his fever blisters with Mrs. James Laughby (looks like), Illinois, spent one day last week with feverish haste and is happy to who is very ill. Mr. J. W. Weatherford and wife. announce that his lips are in number Mrs. Henry Hibbs, who has been on 1 good-bye condition. Mr. J. W. Weatherford and wife the sick list, is some better. spent one day last week in “Little” George Sanders is making Miss Fannie Cage has returned to Louisville. arrangements to run a jitney bus line her home in Pattersonville, Missouri, from Warner Bell’s store to No farther back than last Sunday, after spending some time with her Shepherdsville. He says he can count Henry and Tom, all aglow with a sister at Belmont. fervid lover’s enthusiasm, and filled on three or four regular passengers with unallowed joy and chili con and can coin the coin. Miss Teresa Brooks, who has been carne, boarded their Overland spending the winter at Pattonville, somewhere in the city limited and Mo and who has been on the sick list is some better.

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Mrs. Mary Myer, of Cincinnati, is ***1,480 U. S. Soldiers are Allie Greenwell spent Saturday and the guest of Mrs. G. W. Simmons. prisoners in Germany. Member of Sunday in Louisville at the bedside the American Expeditionary Forces of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mc Roby. Miss Teresa Brooks who has been who have been identified as prisoner (evidently line missing) end with her Mrs. Elizabeth Owen returned to her of war in Germany numbered 1,480 brother, James Pope and Mrs Pope. home at Bethel vicinity after on Oct. 5, said an announcement spending a few days with her sister, Mr. W. H. Nusz, of Chicago, spent today from the office of the Adjutant Mrs. Irene Crist and family. Sunday here. His mother came with General of the Army. In addition 230 him and will remain here during the civilians interred in German have George Tyler, wife and children, winter. been identified as have sixty-one Ernest Tyler, wife and baby, of sailors held in Constantinople Jefferson County, and other guests Rev. T. L. Crandell, the new were entertained in the home of H. Methodist minister, preached last ***Cedar Creek F. Grant and wife. Sunday. Rev. Wilhoit gave a lecture on the Mrs. Elizabeth Owen, of Bethel, and subject “Being Somebody” at Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Combs spent niece, Miss Zilpah Crist, were Victory Church Sunday for the Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. afternoon guests of Mrs. Kate benefit of painting the new building. Combs. Greenwell and daughter, Mrs. Ade Mrs. Rennison is spending this week Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Hough Samuels. entertained the following guests with her sisters, the Misses Becker. Dr. Salmon and Jophes, optician of Saturday night and Sunday: Rev. Louisville, spent Monday with ? Mrs. Sarah E. (Lee or Ice) and Mrs. Edgar Pound, wife and baby, and Jones. Horace Maraman and little daughter Forest Barger, wife and baby. spent Wednesday with Mrs. P. H. Mr. Hubert Fitzgerald is still Hugh Noe, wife and little daughter Henderson. painting on the new church. spent Sunday with Henry Biggs and ***The Board of Health, on account wife. ***Death of Mrs. O. W. Pearl of influenza being so bad in the county, ordered all the schools Mrs. Arp Harmon was the week end Mrs. Louanna Pearl, wife of Mr. O. closed and all meeting places and guest of her daughter, Mrs. I. L. W. Pearl, died at her home here churches to be stopped for 10 days Jones and Lem Swearingen. Wednesday of a complication of and longer, if it was not under diseases. She had been a sufferer for Fred Kulmer and family spent control. Several cases have been more than three years and for the Sunday with Jesse Roby and family. reported, but so far, we have not past two years, had been confined to heard of any deaths in this county, Mrs. Hallie Roby, who was operated her room. on at Norton’s Infirmary in but at some places, the death rate has She leaves a husband, O. W. Pearl, Louisville last week, we are very been heavy. two sons, Quinmore and Francis sorry to say, is in a very bad Lee, a mother and four sisters and ***First Boarder in Ten Weeks condition, and is not expected to two brothers. Sheriff Croan arrested a man over recover. her husband, Mc Roby and south of Salt River, Saturday daughter, Mrs. A. V. Green, are at Mrs. Pearl, before her marriage, was evening who gave the name of Thos. her bedside. Miss Louanna Slaughter, one of Hardin County’s most popular William Reagen, of Tenn. He had no Miss Aleen Swearingen spent the Registration card and could give no young ladies. night recently with Miss Geneva satisfactory account of himself and Swearingen of Cedar Creek. ***Pleasant Grove was turned over to Jailer Monroe who gave him a cell in his rock Mrs. Nancy Baldwin, of Ronald Jones, who has been boarding house at the rear of the Jail. Jeffersonville, Ind., is spending this transferred to West Point from Camp This is the first boarder he has had in week with Mrs. Violetta Thompson Taylor, spent the week end with his ten days. and mother, Mrs. Jesse Roby. wife and relatives here. Everybody was glad to see him back.

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Roy Owen and wife, of near Mt. Albert Armstrong and family spent to her home in Shepherdsville, Mrs. Washington, spent the week end Sunday with Jess Ridgway and wife. Ethel Wise went to her sister, at with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Colesburg, as her home at Stithton is Mrs. Kate Mothershead spent Mrs. Jess Ridgway. in the midst of the disease. Tuesday with her father, “Uncle” Mrs. Josie Glass, from the city, spent Barley Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wyatt went to several days the past week with her New Jersey last week to see their The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert sister, Mrs. Bettie Price. son, Everett, who was ill at Camp Bass was quite ill a few days last there. He has since died and they are week caused from eating grapes. G. W. Armstrong, wife and son bringing his body home for burial. spent Sunday with John Whitledge ***Mt. Washington Another son is also ill at the same and wife. camp. Marion Mothershead, of Louisville, James Pope spent a few days spent the week end with his mother, Mr. and Mrs. Beam Wells, of Cox’s recently with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mothershead. Creek, were called to Indianapolis, Mrs. Buck Price. to see their son, Harry, who is in the Mr. and Mrs. Polk Herin, of Louis Whitledge, wife and daughter, Navy. He was seriously ill but later Louisville, were weekend guests of Mable, were guests Sunday of Ed reports say he is improving. their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bridwell and wife. Beahl and Mrs. J. W. Herin. Robert Lee Carrithers, who was Miss Jennie Whitledge, Clay seriously wounded in France, is at Miss Carrie Collings was a Sunday Whitledge and wife, Miss Roxie home. One hand is badly disabled guest of Miss Nadine Radcliff. Whitledge and Claud Whitledge, and he was badly wounded in one were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Harris, of Louisville, leg. He is to help in the Liberty Loan John Stallings of Bethel. spent the week end with their campaign. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Harris Mrs. Virgie Figg and two children A large crowd attended the sales of and Mrs. W. S. McFarland. spent a day last week with her Mrs. Mallie Smith and the Jasper parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Queen, Mrs. Lloyd Yates and baby, Erma estate last Saturday. Lunch was at Jeffersontown. Ray, of Maud, are visiting her served by the WMS of the ME parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Parrish. Church. Mr. Leslie Figg disposed of his farm near Jeffersonville, Ind., the past Mrs. W. A. McAfee spent part of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Collier have sold week. last week with her son, E. T. their home and sixteen acres of land McAfee and wife. at the edge of town here on the T. H. Wise and wife were in the city Louisville Pike to Henry Bivens of Mrs. Rebecca Parrish spent the week last week. Nelson County for $4,500. They end with Miss Nancy Trunnell, in Bert Ridgway, wife and children and bought the house and lot of Mr. Shepherdsville. Mrs. Ollie Ridgway and little son, Larkin Porter for $2,600. Edwin Barnes, of Louisville, is spent Sunday with James Ridgway Rob Hall, who recently sold his visiting his aunt, Mrs. W. L. McGee. and family. farm, has bought the house and lot of Little Mary Lee Simmons was on the Robert Snider, of Louisville, spent Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish for $1,600. the week end with his parents, Mr. sick list this past week, but is better We hear of several more sales and Mrs. Clarence Snider. at this time. pending and Messrs Larkin and Mrs. Ada Orms spent Monday with Miss Emma Melle Harris, who is Oscar Porter, rest estate Dealers, are her sister-in-law, Mrs. Bettie attending school in Louisville, is at busy all the time. home here during the suspension of Wheeler, near Mt. Washington. Born to the wife of William Haag, the schools owing to the spread of Toby Stallings and wife spent the 4th, twins, a boy and a girl. influenza. Prov. McGowan left for Sunday with K. S. Grant and family. his home at New Castle Monday ***Advertisement - Dixieland Oil afternoon and Miss Nancy Trunnell Co.

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I wish to state to my friends of these men are good mechanics, a railroading. He has saved his money Bullitt County that I am representing good job will no doubt be done. and stands high in the estimation of his superiors. He is one of the boys the Dixieland Oil Co. This is a In the death of Oscar Shaffer, of of whom Bullitt County feels proud, company with an already proven Chapeze, Ky, upon the battle field of and along with Dr. Johnson, always territory, and affords great France, this county gives to the has a hearty welcome when he opportunity for investment. I will be cause its second son, the other being comes back to God’s country. By the at the O’Bryan Hotel Saturday, Oct. a Mr. Evans, of Lebanon Junction. 12, and continue on Saturday of each way, Dr. Johnson is in love with week. For further particulars, write Mr. Shaffer was well known, both as some of the beautiful homes on the me at Bardstown or write Dixieland neighbor and friend, and as a star Preston Street Pike and it would not Oil Co., Louisville, Ky. J. Everett ball player. He belongs to an be surprising if he came back to Smith. honorable old family and was very spend life’s sunset hours in Old popular young student at the St. Kentucky. Kentucky is willing, October 18, 1918 Xavier College. Doctor. Miss Lillian Spalding, who went to ***Two Former Bullitt County Boys ***County Court her home in Nelson County as soon Dr. Stoney Johnson and wife, of Not very many were in town as the schools were closed, has since Sullivan, Illinois, and S. A. Monday to attend County Court as taken the influenza, while several Shepherd and wife, of Chicago, the Flu sent most of them away. other teachers have developed cases, arrived in Bullitt County last but few in a bad form. The following ***Bullitt County Boy Dies Saturday afternoon and proceeded to are victims so far: Misses Lillian Belmont, where they spent the night Mr. James Wyatt, of Mt. Spalding, Irene Murdock, Helen with Herman Shepherd and wife. Washington, this county, died at Burkholder, Mary Jane Trunnell, Sunday afternoon, they returned to Camp Merritt, NJ, Oct. 7, of Spanish Mr. Will Becker, Mrs. A. A. Allison, Shepherdsville and spent the night Flu. Mr. Wyatt was drafted in the Mr. and Mrs. Ora L. Roby. with Dr. J. H. Shafer and Monday army here last summer and has Oleta Armstrong, the little daughter morning left for Illinois by way of received training and was ready to of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Armstrong, Lexington and other Blue Grass sail when stricken. His remains were died Tuesday of the dreaded towns. They were traveling in a brought here Friday and were taken influenza, which almost from the machine, and found the roads, to Mt. Washington Saturday beginning developed a bad case of weather and people delightful. Dr. morning where they were laid to pneumonia. She was a bright, Johnson, who has been mayor of rest. cheerful and an unusually healthy, Sullivan for many years, is a ***Died In Indianapolis strong child, never missing a day of physician of fine standing, was born school and the little life will not only in the Ed Croan house near Bullitts Private, Garry Well, son of Beam be missed by her family, but by the Lick. He is a son of the late Perry Well, of Cox’s Creek, died at pupils of Oak Grove, and by her Johnson, who died there. He has Indianapolis of Spanish Flu. His teacher, Miss Willie May Ridgway. prospered in his Western home, and remains were brought to New Salem his friends and relations here rejoice and laid to rest Saturday, Oct. l2. Miss Ruby Monroe gave a pie and in that fact and are always glad to box social at the school house at ***Photo, Bert T. Queck (sic) see him when he finds time to come Whitfield, Oct. 5, and made $115.62 this way. Bullitt County Boy on firing line. for the Red Cross. As far as we have Bert T. Quick, son of F. G. Quick, ever known, this is the largest A. A. (Add) Shepherd is a son of the has arrived overseas safely. He left amount ever taken in by any rural late Sam Shepherd, of Bullitts Lick, here September 19, 1917, and went school. and is a locomotive engineer on one from Camp Taylor to Texas and of the big Chicago lines. The contract for the painting the from there to Georgia. He has been school house at Mt. Washington was He went to Chicago in the World’s promoted several times and last was let Sept. l5 to Parrish and Beahl and Fair boom, stayed with the big fair J. M. S???. Bert was liked by is to be completed by Nov. l5 and as until it closed and then went to

Page 210 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 everyone with whom he know and Army life. We get plenty to eat and the world, into the world of joy and we all wish him a safe return soon. hope the folks at home do not happiness beyond, there to meet picture us as starving and those who have gone before, and to ***Lebanon Junction Boy downhearted on that our conditions await the coming of the loved ones, Mr. J. W. Barrall, Dear Sir: are like as in other wars. who, while grieving at their loss, still have the blessed assurance that The Bullitt County quota is now Upon leaving Shepherdsville for she has reached that haven of peace, “busted up”, some having gone to Ft. Fort Thomas, I promised to write where she can forever be with the Benjamin Harrison, some in the you letting you know how the Bullitt Savior she loved, and where the pain Infantry and I am in a Machine Gun County quota “carried on” in their racked body shall find perfect rest. trip to the training camp. Battalion. I like the Machine Gun branch of service better than the Mrs. Pearl, before her marriage, was The first impression the boys Infantry and the drills are “snappy” Miss Louanna Slaughter, of Nolin, received was that “Uncle Sam” takes and full of “pep”. Machine gunners Ky, a member of one of the most good care of his soldiers. We are supposed to cover retreats but prominent families of Hardin received an excellent dinner at looks as though we are not going to County. She was a graduate of Louisville and everything was have any more retreats to cover. Lynnland College, and those who convenient on the troop train. The knew her in the later years of her life We walk 100 miles per week, eat boys were cheerful on the train and could appreciate the splendid 70,000 beans and 15 pounds of made as much noise as the usual description of her character, which potatoes each week. The majority of departing “Rookie”. We arrived at was included in the remarks made at us have gained from 10 to 20 Fort Thomas in time for supper and her grave by her former teacher, pounds. was there three days. One day was Prof. Gwynn. spent in getting our equipment and There are many more things that I first Typhoid “shots” and the rest of It seems peculiarly fitting that she could write which are more or less the time we had for amusement. Fort should have been laid to rest at this personal and shall not mention them. Thomas is a beautiful camp and we season of the years, when with the had a fine time while there. The “Mail Call” is attended 100 per by poet, we could say: the boys and the folks at home YMCA had high class “Death lies on her, like an untimely should make it part of their “bit” in entertainments every night and the frost. Catholic ladies served refreshments writing to them. and gave a dance at the K of C. Both Upon the sweetest flower of all the Will try and write you at some future of these organizations are highly field” date when I have something more respected by the soldiers and they do interesting to write. With kindest For while she had not reached the much to preserve the morale of the personal regards and wishing the autumn time of her life, yet she boys. people of Bullitt success in their faded away ever as a summer flower I could write a page describing our efforts to raise their quota in the fades when the first frosts of autumn trip to Camp Sheridan but will try to FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN, I come. remain, Sincerely yours, C. C. describe it in a few remarks. We For nearly four years, she suffered McPherson, Co. B 27th Machine Gun could not help from feeling a little with an incurable trouble, and Bn. Champ Sheridan, Alabama sad on passing through the county unselfish always, she did not wish to and towns in which we were raised ***In Memory of Mrs. Pearl live to be a burden to her devoted and where our friends were, but we husband, yet she did often say, if it “They who go feel not the pain of enjoyed the trip down and after a were God’s will, she hoped she twenty four hour ride, we arrived at parting; it is they who stay behind might be spared a few years to direct Camp Sheridan. that suffer.” the minds and help mold the We arrived here in the hottest part of Early in the morning of October 9, characters of her two little boys, who the year and you may rightly think 1918, the spirit of our beloved with their father, many loving that the drilling was hard on some of friend, Mrs. O. W. Pearl, winged its relatives and a host of friends, are us but we soon got hardened to way from the trials and sufferings of lift to mourn her early departure.

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When but a child, she united with Seniors - Samuel Ridgway, Zella ***Death - Mrs. Tom Harris died at the Methodist Church near her Owen, Mabel Sutton, Mattie her home near the Gap-in-Knob home, and through her life, her faith Magruder, Carolyn Hackney, Mary Sunday morning of Spanish Flu. She was unwavering. As an example of Stallings. leaves one child and a husband and patience through long suffering the a number of relatives. Her remains Junior - Martha Lee, Eleanor last few years of her life cannot be were laid to rest in Hebron Cemetery Robards, Meta Riley Cooper, surpassed and its influence will long Monday morning. Thomas Trunnell, Thomas Stallings, be felt among her relatives and Margaret Combs. ***Streak of Bad Luck friends. Sophomores - Inez Kirk, Beulah We were late in getting the papers in Mrs. Pearl was laid to rest in the Lee, John Glenn the mail last week because from the cemetery at Hebron and the many editor to the devil were on the sick Freshmen - Curtis Smith, Clarence beautiful flowers which covered her list, so we had to have all the matter Stansbury, Lillian Buckman, Evelyn grave spoke eloquently of the high sent to Louisville to have set on the Adams, James Stallings, Julia Ashe, esteem in which she was held. machines, and about the time we Evelyn Lanyans, Floyd Owens, Eva ***Notice of Annual meeting of the were ready to get out the paper, our Mae Sutton. Bullitt Chapter of the American press broke down and we had to wait National Red Cross to be held at the Several of our best students failed to again for repairs. We don’t feel Masonic Temple. Doris Miller, make the honor roll this month. much better this week, but will try to Secretary. get the paper out some way. If we Patriotic poem by Robt. Carvell - are late, don’t think hard of us, for ***For the Boys at Camp Buy a Bond (Looks like he is from we are doing the very best we can. Allensville, KY) Last week the ladies of the ***No Picture Shows by order of the Shepherdsville vicinity donated 58 ***Big Public Sale - As I have State Board of Health. sheets, 22 pillow cases, 20 towels, 2 decided to quit farming, I will sell at bed spreads and quite a lot of wash my farm on Bardstown Pike about ***Still Some Booze - Town rags for use of the sick soldiers at half way between Smithville and Mt. Marshall Roby, of Lebanon Camp Taylor. These articles were Washington, all of my stock and Junction, arrested five men and took promptly delivered to the Red Cross farming implements and machinery them off of the train at that place of Louisville and accepted with of all kinds and household and Monday evening and brought them thanks, with the information that kitchen furniture, etc. On day of over and they are now boarding at they were badly needed, with more sale, I will rent my farm of 270 the Hotel Monroe at the rear of the and then more. acres. Mrs. Lizzie Smith. Court House. ***Court Called Off. Judge ***Notice to Taxpayers ***Personal McCandless called off the Circuit All 1918 taxes are now due and James Myers and wife were here Court at Bardstown on account of payable, a penalty of 6 per cent and Monday. the Spanish Flu. interest will be added to all Taxes Dr. G. W. Kirk, of Zoneton, was st, 1918. J. W. ***Shepherdsville High School not paid by Dec. 1 here Monday. Croan, Sheriff. We are informed that the Misses Mrs. Wm. Wade spent Saturday and Crutcher, Moredock and Burkholder, ***Many have the Spanish Flu Sunday in the city. our three High School teachers have It would be impossible for us to tell a slight attack of the flu, as have The many friends of Mr. J. W. all who have the Spanish Flu, as several of the pupils, also in mild Thompson are glad to know he is nearly every one has the dreaded form. improving. disease. So far, we have had only Honor Roll for Shepherdsville High two deaths. Most cases have been in Born to the wife of Mr. Jess Noe, a School, first Month 1918. a mild form. girl.

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Mr. Henry Hamilton spent last ***Arrived Safely Overseas Mrs. Robt. Hardesty spent one day Wednesday in the city. last week with Mrs. John Chambers. Mr. and Mrs. John Newman have Mr. W. Tom Hall, of Mt. received cards announcing that their Mr. Robt. Hardesty and W. P. Foster Washington, spent Tuesday here. son, Harold Q. Newman, has arrived each took a load of tomatoes and “over there”. This news came in the apples to the city this week. D. A. Gober, Hugo Rouse, and guise of a great relief to Mr. and Miss Maud Thompson came home several others, who have been laid Mrs. Newman, as they were under up with the Flu, are better. with the Flu last week but is about the impression that he might have herself again. Warren Shaw, of Belmont, was here been on the vessel which was sunk Tuesday. off the coast of Scotland. Harold’s Little Tom Dillander, who has been interesting letter was published in very sick, is much better at this Col. Anthony Snawder took a big our last issue, in which he describes writing. truck load of apples to the Lebanon his trip from Camp Shelby to Long, Mrs. Grace S. Myers spent Monday Junction market Tuesday for which NY. With the submarine dangers all he received fancy prices. in Shepherdsville. past and the German armies in full W. S. Rouse is at home this week. retreat and lovely disorder and Mrs. Mattie F. Rouse spent the week confusion, we believer Harold’s end with her mother and family, Rev. H. C. Beghtol was here greatest danger is over. Mrs. Maggie Foster. Tuesday. ***Deaths John Chambers and family spent Mr. W. A. Shepherd, of Chicago, Sunday afternoon with S. B. Foster. and Dr. S. W. Johnson, of Sullivan, Oleta Armstrong, aged 7 years, Ill, motored here Saturday and spent daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mrs. W. P. Foster, who was very the time till Monday with relatives. Armstrong, died at her home about sick for a few days, is better at this They will return by way of three miles southeast of here, writing. Georgetown and Lexington. Tuesday morning at 1:30 a.m. of Mr. R. P. Forman, who is working at Spanish Flu. Her remains were laid John H. Harned, C. W. Newman and the Camp near West Point, spent one to rest in Hebron Cemetery late that Johnnie Greenwell, of Belmont, night last week with his family. evening. This is the second death so spent Monday here. far in Bullitt County caused by this Mrs. Vernon Holsclaw and Miss R. H. Smith, was expected to locate disease. Gertrude spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. A. J. Snawder. in Florida, has returned to Kentucky. ***Pierce-Hornbeck Jay says that climate don’t suit him. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Foster and son Mr. Tom Hornbeck and Mrs. Mollie spent Sunday with their mother, Rice Lee, of Belmont, was here Pierce were married in Louisville Mrs. Maggie Foster. Monday on business. last Tuesday evening. They have Miss May Greenwell, of Belmont, is gone to housekeeping in the Mr. Will Joyce and family are going on the sick list, but hopes to open residence which he bought some to move to Shepherdsville soon. school as soon as the Flu scare is time ago. They will be greatly missed in this community. over. ***Mt. Eden Mr. and Mrs. D. Kelley were called Mr. Ehrman Ridgway died at the Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barrall and to the city last week on account of home of his uncle, Lindsay daughter, Miss Josie, and their children having the Flu. Ridgway, Wednesday morning at 4 Grandmother Barrall spent the week a.m. of Spanish Flu. Mr. Ridgway end with Mrs. Lillian Key. Mrs. Robert Hardesty and Miss was a son of the late Geo. Ridgway Margaret spent one day last week in Mrs. Mary E. Barrall spent one day and was 23 years old on July 29. His the city. remains were laid to rest in Hebron recently with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cemetery Wednesday evening at 4 Martin. ***Poem - Night, by Lula Barnes p.m.

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***To the Public During the Flu I will drop you all a few lines. This Hoagland, Bardstown Junction. epidemic, or any time that the leaves me well and hope theses few Liberal Reward. Gatton Garage Co. can be of any lines will find you all well. Have you ***Hears from Son assistance to the sick, day or night, all got your corn cut yet? I guess if don’t fail to call on us Gratis. you haven’t, the frost has. How is Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Kirk have the weather there? It is pretty cold received a cablegram from their son, October 25, 1918 here, raining half the time. Capt. James A. Kirk, announcing his safe arrival over seas. Capt. Kirk, at ***School News Tell Mr. Troll that I have gotten to present, is in command of the 152nd be a real soldier now, since I have th Our old friend, Chas. H. Hardesty, is Field Hospital of the 38 Division. gotten in good company, and tell me now with the officers training school what he says. ***Photo - Walter Cundiff at Camp Taylor and is trying hard for a commission. How is the fruit crop? Good, I hope, Relatives of Mr. Walter Cundiff but it won’t do me any good, but the have received word that he has Chas. is a bright, well informed next I will help you all. One good arrived safe in France and doing his young man of excellent habits and thing, I will be a good boy when I part. altho he says he has classmates from get back. I like it fine if I could get 35 to 45 years of age, from many Mr. Cundiff is one of Bullitt’s best out now, in a few months I would colleges and universities, yet we feel boys. He is a brother of Mr. Ben join the Home Guard. sure he will hold his own and come Cundiff of Bardstown Junction. out with his commission. Say, Pa, I am going to write every ***Another Bullitt County Boy week and you can do the same, so All teachers will be given the time as making good in the service of Uncle that way we can hear from one taught who have had their schools Sam another pretty often. I haven’s heard closed during the Flu. Reports for from you all for about six weeks, but It will be of interest to the many the days closed should be left blank I have been traveling so much that is friends of Chief Gunner Edw. M. and the words written across such the reason, but don’t study much Barrall, CSS Manchuria, to know blank days as follows: Closed by about the old Pal, he will get through that he is safe in New York, after order of the State Dept. of Health. if anybody does. four trips across. His ship, being one Leslie Herps, a well known young of Uncle Sam’s largest transports, is My tobacco don’t cost me much man of this county, who ... the Navy carrying thousands of our boys to over here. We can buy Camel for six some months ago and was sent to the France and upon her return trips, she cents a pack. Marcus, take care of Great Lakes Naval Training Station brings the sick and wounded who the girl until I come home and I will is now reported as being about ill have given their all for our country. help you. from the Flu and pneumonia, which In his letters to the ones at home, little hope was held out for his Well, I will close, hoping to hear “Ed” describes many incidents as recovery. from you all soon. George E. being the most heart rending, but Greenwell, Det. 469, T. C. 70 Car regardless of the fact that they are Dr. C. W. Thomas, a well known Del 66 TC, APO 701, American broken in body - these boys are physician and a former member of Exp. Forces. proud in spirit and each returns to the School Board at Lebanon (looks his loved ones a better man than the like) Jct. died at his home Sunday of Mr. Joe R. Greenwell received a one whom a few months ago, gave pneumonia, caused by first having letter from his son, Pvt. Geo. E. up all he held dear, to answer his influenza. Greenwell that he had arrived safe in country’s call. France. He left for Camp Taylor, ??? Thomas is not expected to ... a April 29. The crew of the Manchuria had the short time. honor of leading the great parade in ***Lost - Between Shepherdsville ***Another Bullitt County Boy, New York on Oct. 12th and while and Bardstown Junction, a storm from Somewhere in France passing in review before our beloved curtain to a surrey. Thomas W. President Wilson, he commented Dear Father, brother and sister:

Page 214 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 very highly upon their splendid was fired. One of our guns fired the will find Reigneville not far from appearance. second shot and then it seemed as if Thiacourt. We passed through these every pound of powder in the world just at daybreak when we were on Surely, those of us at home will exploded. They say it was the the advance. They are nothing but a leave nothing undone to provide for greatest artillery fire ever put over mass of rocks and dust. The Infantry the comfort of all our boys, in whose and the Germans were just naturally were fighting just over the hill from hands rest the welfare of the greatest scared out of their wits. That is, Thiacourt, while we slept (?) about Nation in the whole world, and those who were not blown up. We half a mile from the town. They next instead of dwelling upon the took in eight hours what the French day, Fritz shelled it to beat the band. “horrors” of war - let each of us keep had been trying for four years to Several shells fell around us, so we ever before us “The Boys Protector, take. beat it out of there to sinte (sic). Not the Ninety First Psalm. before I had time to run through Through some mistake, our battery ***Vote for Stanley about a dozen of the Hun dugouts. advanced several kilometers beyond Mostly they were made of concrete. A vote for Gov. Stanley for US the old (a tear makes several lines They had plate glass doors, Senator is a vote for President unintelligible) the doughboys cushions, wicker chairs, electric Wilson and the administration, etc. captured ... man trenches we move to lights, big wardrobes, running water, some other well fortified place and bath tubs, and every convenience of ***A Vote for Bruner is against the simply repeat the operation. It President. home. They will make fine quarters sounds simple enough on paper, but for our officers and troops. Dr. Ben L. Bruner, candidate for US there is heavy camp work to it. We Senator, has been a candidate more drive all night and all day, eat one The Fritzies had to get out so quick times and defeated more times than meal out of four, the rest of the time they left all their equipment, Packard any other man in the state of grubbing from some kind mess rifles, ammunition, bayonets, Kentucky. Only held one office, and sergeant, and when no kitchen is canteens, everything. We got a lot of if he did anything then, we never available, eating hardtack and souvenirs, of course. I have a rifle, a heard of it, etc. “canned wolly” belt with “Gott Mit Uns” buckle, ammunition and pouches, bayonets, ***Somewhere in France, again It’s a hard life, but for my part, I feel and a lot of tools that come in very fine and am certainly glad to be over handy around the trench. My Dear Mother: here. Of course, some things up in I am sending you several clippings the trenches aren’t very agreeable, Another fellow and I got a little dog from different papers over here. but as I said before, we will probably out of the middle of the what before They will describe much better than never get up that far again. They had the fights, was “No Man’s Land”. I can the work we have done in the most of the American casualties He is a little German dog and cute as last week and the part we had in the attended to before we reached the anything. recent capture of the St. Mihial trenches. In fact, we had only about I’ve seen a lot of shrapnel burst and salient. It was what might be called thirty six men killed, none in our got several pieces that hit in the some artillery fight and while our outfit. They were all doughboys. I truck, but was never nervous until battery was the only one in the saw them bring in several of them. one night I was hauling ammunition. regiment to fire, we did a lot of But talk about the Huns, the trenches Had on some big shells, some damage to German Stat., were full of them all shot to pieces. powder and lot of caps and fuses. It ammunition dumps, etc. The guns They never even had time to get in was pitch dark and raining like clearly found their mark as was their dugouts, we opened up so blazes. Over to the left, a big dump proved by the failure of the Huns to suddenly. There was a tank up there, was exploding every five minutes return our fire. Preparation had been too, blown up. The French driver and on the right four ammunition going on for weeks and no one was killed. But the tanks did some trucks were on fire. I saw a tiny flare (except probably Foch and wonderful work up there. of light over my shoulder. I turned Perishing) could imagine just how If you will look at some map, you around just in time to see a dumb big the first night would be. At can see just where we were. You headed Frog soldier lighting a exactly one o’clock, the first shot

Page 215 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 cigarette in the back of the truck. He Mrs. John Newland Died Oct. 16 at her residence 4401 had tried to steal a ride. (the same Southern Parkway, Mrs. G. A. Shee Mr. John Ford - Oct 14, 44 yrs. tear makes the next few lines also (Conniff), aged 24 years, 9 months unintelligible, but I think you can get Mrs. Abbie Ford - wife of John of pneumonia following influenza. Ford, Oct. 16, 32 years old. the gist of it). That ..... time I ever She is survived by her husband, Mr. went ... if he had been .... think I Chas. Wilman Coates - Oct. 17, 2 G. A. Shee, father and mother, Mr. would .... m up any more .... enough months, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. and Mrs. John Conniff, of Chapeze, to eat fire. I left him half conscious Coates. four brothers and two sisters, Helen in the ditch. He tried to get me with and Margaret and a host of friends Mrs. Cad Warden, 19, Oct. ?? his bayonet, but I’ve got it now for a who knew her at her childhood and souvenir de France. A tear replaces looks like 5 names. girlhood home. But God knew best, We are here parked along a beautiful so He took her from those who loved Elmer Magruder, son of ??? road resting. Don’t know where we her. Mrs. C. T. Thomas - Oct. 22, 56 are going but probably to the Italian ***Public Sale front as one of the officers told me years, wife of Dr. C. T. Thomas. that we’d have to learn to speak As we have to dissolve partnership C. T. Thomas “woppish” pretty soon. I hope it is on account of the Government taking Italy as I have been all over France Nellie Carter - Oct. 24, 21 years our place, and to settle up equally, into Germany and on the border of we will sell at public sale at my farm Mrs. Steve Compton Switzerland. known as the John L. Quick farm, Mr. Harve McCubbins three miles west of Pitts Point, on I could write a whole book on this Salt River, the following: Live stock, drive alone, but will have to close, I Miss Kattie Railey, of Belmont. farm machinery, Ford automobile. guess and write some more letters. Gilbert and Harlan Langley, sons of John L. Quick (Can’t read other It’s been so long since I’ve been paid Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Langley, of name), Jas. Roney, Auct. or got mail, I don’t know how it Bardstown Junction. would feel. There are some rumors ***Hebron around that our mail will catch up Mrs. Douglas Clyce Miller, of E. C. Tyler, Joe Detrich, Mrs. Oliver with us here. Anyway, I hope so. Bullitts Lick. Scott have influenza. Your loving son, Gordon. Pvt. C. G. Mrs. Nora Conniff Shee, of Chapeze Bridwell, Batt E 59 Art CAC, AEF Mrs. John Jones has been quite ill of France. Gordon Rodgers, age 21, of Mt. pneumonia, following influenza. Eden, died Oct. 24. ***Spanish Influenza Causes Many Ray Jenkins and Jasper Shirley spent Deaths; Lebanon Junction suffer Miss Bertha McGlasson died at her the week end at their homes here. worse. home in Louisville of pneumonia, Both young men have fine positions Monday Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. She was in a Main Street Store. The Spanish Influenza which has 23 years old, leaves a father, mother been spreading all over the United Paul Holsclaw of the F.A.R.D. Camp and two brothers. Her remains were States and other countries and killing Taylor, spent the week end at his brought here Tuesday morning and thousands of people, claimed several home here. laid to rest in the cemetery at Bullitts victims in Bullitt in the last three Lick. Most of our churches have weeks, causing the death of several suspended services in accordance of our most prominent people, as Mr. Jossie (sic) Beghtol, aged about with the order of the State Board of well as many of the younger set. 24 years old, died at his home on health. The congregation of Salem Briar Creek, Sunday. His remains At one time, eight corpses were met Sunday and had preaching in the were laid to rest in the family lying in the quiet little town of open air. burying ground Monday evening. He Lebanon Junction. was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin J. W. Brooks has been placed in the Those one who died were: Beghtol, and was one of the best over seas division at Camp Taylor liked boys in that neighborhood. and is in service as Supply Sergeant.

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They expect to leave Camp Taylor Okolona, and Mrs. J. W. Gilmore, of ***How can a man expect to have this week. Prestonia, was a pleasure in itself. good roads when the man in charge of the road work is incompetent? Wallace Pearson, of the C. O. T. S. Covers were laid for 25 and when Camp Taylor spent Sunday with his we met the Editor and his charming ***Born to the wife of N. H. Hall, wife here. wife and the various writers, why, Oct. 18, a girl, Ella Amela. we fully understood why the Mrs. Jennie Aiken, of Owensboro, is ***Found Dead - Ed Raiser was Jeffersonian is such a newsy paper. the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. L. found dead lying by the side of the The ???? dinner program referred Rogers. road, near Smithville, Tuesday entirely to the country paper, and morning by Ike Boston and several Rev. C. K. Dickey and several others Messrs Eckert, of Montana, and others. Raiser was well known in had bright papers on the various Caldwell, of Knoxville, Tenn., dined that neighborhood where he had phases of the local paper. While the with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bell been working. Dr. J. H. Shafer was round table discussion brought out Sunday. called and held an inquest. many epigrams. The place cards Thieves are operating here and they were designed and painted by Mrs. ***Information Wanted: The are evidently local talent. Two Hummel, wife of the Editor. address of T. J. Jones or his weeks ago, the store of W. J. Bell whereabouts or any of his family We owe many thanks to the was entered and a lot of stuff taken wanted as there is very important Jeffersonian for a delightful beside looting the cash drawer and news for them, anyone knowing occasion. The one disappointment last Friday the residence of Clarence anything about them will please was the absence of Mr. Jess Hardy, Brooks was entered and transacted. notify this office at once. We do not know how much was Camp Correspondent, who for some taken. The neighborhood will try to unexplained reason could not be ***Mt. Eden present. No assemblage seems get some bloodhounds and may be Mrs. Vernon Holsclaw, Miss complete without a uniform present, surprised where they lead to. Gertrude, Chas., and Emmitt and a young man without a uniform Miss Sue Brooks spent Saturday at Holsclaw and Miss Margaret Foster is an object of curiosity. I came near her home here. had a most enjoyable day with Mr. saying contempt, at any rate, he R. C. Hardesty and family Sunday. While we miss the church services, owes the company an explanation we think the devotions held in each and an apology, even preachers and There was a telephone meeting held home are perhaps more needed. We doctors. at D. Kelly’s (looks like) store in the often go to church for other purposes interest of rebuilding Knob ??? (may Miss Birdie Ball visited Mrs. W. H. than real worship. be - line) Beeler last week. Miss Mary Holsclaw spent last Mr. and Mrs. D. Kelley’s son, who J. W. Brooks is making the best Tuesday night with Miss Marian was very sick with Flu and sorghum you ever saw or tasted. Cooper, and Paul Holsclaw was pneumonia accompanied his mother guests there to supper. Mr. Ben Williams, who visited his home from the city one day last old home here recently has died as week and is doing very nicely. The many friends of Rev. his home in Texas, soon after Cunningham were delighted to Mr. Gordon Rodgers is home with returning from here. He leaves a welcome him back to Hebron, if Flu. He has been working at Camp brother, Sam Williams, and four only for a brief time. Knox. sisters, Mesdames Bettie Robards We had the privilege and pleasure of and Sallie Eskew of Bardstown, Mr. Owen Snawder is on the sick attending the Correspondents Mrs. Laura Bell and Linnie Robards, list. of Hebron, besides his children and luncheon and reception given by the Mrs. Roy Masden has the Flu. Editor of the Jeffersonian at Kleins grandchildren, all of the latter in Louisville, Saturday, Oct. 5. The residing in Texas. He has many Mrs. Frank Goldsmith, of day was ideal and the trip in friends here who regret the passing Shepherdsville, spent one day company with Mrs. Dr. Bates, of of this genial gentleman. recently with Mrs. R. B. Holsclaw.

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The many friends of Ehrman Mrs. Ed Rodgers has returned to her Miss Arletta Maraman, who is Ridgway were sorry to hear of his home near Mt. Eden, after spending attending school at Frankfort, Ind., death. His friends extend heart felt some time in the city. was called home Wednesday night sympathy to his relatives. on account of the illness of her Mrs. V. F. Fallis and two children mother. Mr. Joe Beghtol, a cousin of Mrs. and Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Watkins, Robt. Hardesty, died Sunday, Oct. of Pleasureville, motored to Troutman Bros. have bought a new 20, with tuberculosis. Shepherdsville Saturday and were Ford Auto Delivery Truck. guests of J. W. Thompson’s family. Mr. Vernon Holsclaw is with the Ursa Funk, of Brooks, spent Signal Corps at Camp Sheridan and Henry Houston, of Louisville, spent Wednesday here. Sunday here. writes interesting letters about army Tom Martin moved near the depot life. O. W. Pearl and children are with Tuesday. relatives in Hardin County. Mr. Tom Elzy also has much to ***Death of Mrs. Teresa Brooks write about his experiences at camp. Cleve Deavers, of Elizabethtown, Miss Teresa Brooks, aged about 72 spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Margaret Hardesty was in years, formerly of this county, died relatives here. Shepherdsville one afternoon last in Pattonville, Mo., Oct. 24. Mrs. week. Leslie Herps, who has been Brooks had spent most all her life Mr. R. C. Hardesty had a very sick stationed at Great Lakes, has arrived near Brooks Stat. and only about two horse Sunday night, but is better to spend several days on a furlough. months ago went to Pattonville, Mo. now. He looks fine. to visit relatives. ***A Sad Death Chas. J. Dawson, of Pitts Point, Miss Teresa, as she was known by spent Tuesday here. all her friends and relatives, was Mrs. Douglas Clyce Miller died Oct. loved by all who knew her. She Lieut. W. B. Croan was called home 16 with double pneumonia. Mrs. always had a kind word for last week on account of the illness of Miller was a niece of the late Mr. everyone. and Mrs. John Kinnison. She was his sister, Mrs. Walter Armstrong. 29 years old. She was a sister of the late Samuel Mrs. Mattie Rennison has returned Brooks. She leaves three little girls here, a home after a two weeks visit with mother, Mrs. Lilly C. Wilson and her sisters. Her remains were brought to Hebron three sisters in New Mexico. Saturday morning and laid to rest Miss Elsie Rusch spent several days with other relatives. Mrs. Miller had a lovable manner in last week in the city. her girlhood days, made close ***Pleasant Grove Mrs. Everett Smith, of Bardstown, friends. She was buried at Bullitts was with her sister, Mrs. Cochrane, This war-taught lesson of Lick, Thursday morning. last week, who was right sick. cooperation is not going to be Mrs. Ella Taylor, Mrs. Miller’s forgotten when peace returns. The Mrs. J. F. Collings spent several sister is here now. tides of sympathy, which have days last week with Mr. and Mrs. J. carried food, money and clothing to B. Myers. ***Editorial - Vote the Democratic Belgium and France and Armenia Ticket (Article) Howell Smith was called to are, please God, tides that shall ***Personal Louisville last week by the serious never ebb, but remain as standards illness of his brother, Clarence of internationalism which Christ Mr. T. J. Duvall, of Clermont, spent Smith. taught. Evidence of God’s Saturday evening here. leadership, through all the darkness Mr. John McGinnis, of Frankfort, Mrs. Geo. Scott, of Mt. Eden, spent of war is seen in the steady world Ind., is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Saturday evening here. trend toward Democracy and Mack Maraman. brotherhood. Russia stumblingly staggers toward these goals.

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England, war harassed and humbled, We were sorry to hear of the death and Sunday with his mother, Mrs. is thinking new thoughts of justice of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jennie Whitledge. Armstrong’s little daughter and concerning her dependencies whose ***How long must we wait and how sympathize with the bereaved ones. sons have bared their hearts to much speaking and writing will it enemy guns in her defense. The H. C. Tyler is building a house over require to convince the people that whole world is earnestly studying his saw mill and grist mill and will they need engineers in charge of the question of the right of small grind corn this winter. their road work? nations and dependent colonies. Robt. Grant, wife and daughter, ***Commissioners Sale Born to the wife of Nick Hall, a girl, Annadell, were recent guests of Mr. Oct. 18. Nora E. King VS Rufus King and Mrs. Will Jones. News is scarce this week, only “flu” Tract #1 - Approx 41 acres, along Kenneth Flood has the Flu. news. Shelbyville Road, mentions John A. Mr. Stafford, who was kicked in the King and Markwell lines. Mrs. Prudence Armstrong is ill the side by a horse the past week, has Flu, at her son, Everett. Mrs. Nick Tract #2 - Approx 67 acres, been suffering from a fractured rib. Hall, at Bell’s Mill, is ill with the mentions Yelvington King and John same, Jonie Douglas has it, too. Miss Will Harris and family of Bethel A King lines. spent Sunday with Rollie Newton Vivian Harris, near Mt. Washington, For the amount due J. F. Combs, as and family. has the Flu. administrator of E. C. Tyler. C. P. S. O. Armstrong and family spent Mrs. Aleen Dickey and son, Darrall, Bradburry, Commissioner. of Mt. Washington, is spending a Sunday with Tillman Ridgway and ***Death of Miss Katie Raley wife. while with her parents, Louis Stallings and wife. The sad death of Katie Raley, of Whooping cough has made its Belmont, who died Oct. 15, 1918. appearance, several children have it, Rob Hall Jr, one of our Pleasant She was the daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Grove boys who is stationed at all are getting along very well. Raley and Boot. She leaves a dear Greenleaf, GA, writes to one of his Mr. and Mrs. Burr Gentry’s baby mother and father, one brother and girls here that he is well. I guess we has been ill with measles. one sister and lots of friends to will have a Dr. Hall when he comes mourn her loss. Her age was 26 back. He said he was giving medical Sam Orms and family spent Sunday years. She was buried in the Cundiff treatment to 100 colored boys with with his sister, Mrs. Bettie Wheeler, Grave yard. She was confined to her pneumonia. near Mt. Washington. bed nine days. She told them that she Mr. and Mrs. Weis, of the city, Mrs. Hallie Armstrong spent was going home. And a Poem spent a day and night recently with Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Elsie written by a 12 year old girl. Whitledge. the latter’s aunt, Mrs. K. S. Grant. November 1, 1918 Albert Fisher and wife spent Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Figg were with Edward Owen and family. guests one day last week of the ***Defeat (in the upcoming latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will election) would seriously hamper Miss Roxie Whitledge and mother Queen, of Jeffersontown. nation, says President. (Article) entertained several guests Sunday. Miss Mary King spent Sunday with ***Chapeze-Clermont School Mrs. Bernice Owen spent Saturday th Mrs. Underwood. District subscribed $41,600 to the 4 night and Sunday with Jas. Owen Loan, nearly one fourth of Bullitt’s and family near Mt. Washington. Mrs. Kate Hall spent Friday and total quota. Saturday with her daughter, Mrs. Conrad Newton, of Victory, recently Stella Owen, near Mt. Washington. The two live wires who had charge visited his grandmother, Mrs. Laura of this district were W. F. Knight Newton. Louis Whitledge, wife and daughter, and E. W. Hess, of Chapeze. Their Mable, were guests Saturday night

Page 219 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 motto was “Sell Bonds, Sell Bonds, Sixth Street, Saturday morning, was death, she said, “Tell her I have and then Sell More Bonds.” laid to rest in Hebron Cemetery. every comfort and every kindness, and could ask for nothing more but Wright and Taylor, Murphy, Barber Rev. C. L. Anderson and wife, with the dear ones I left behind me in & Co. and Old Grand Dad Co. whom she resided, accompanied the Ky.” She was a member of the certainly did their part. Their liberal body here. The burial was in accord Presbyterian Church. buying finally put the county over with the wishes of the deceased, the top. quiet and attended by only friends ***W. H. Cooper and loved ones, and the tears shed One widow, Mrs. Birdie Moore Died, Monday, Oct. 28, of cancer, were those of regret and sorrow for Conniff was one of the first to W. H. Cooper, aged 52 years. His the passing of a lovely spirit. subscribe. Of course, there were a remains were brought out and few slackers. Miss Teresa was the youngest interred in Hebron Cemetery daughter of David Brooks, and lived Tuesday in the presence of many It will be remembered that this nearly all her life of quiet, domestic friends and relatives. Rev. Thomas, school district oversubscribed its service, under the ancestral roof pastor of Salem, made a most quota in the Red Cross Drive, more here, where Mr. and Mrs. Strange appropriate address at the grave. than five times and always stands now reside. Miss Teresa was ready to do its Patriotic duty. Mr. Cooper was well known here, devoted to her county and friends, where he lived for many years and (Paraphrased) and the last letter we received from served so faithfully as mail carrier her, in telling of the loving care by ***Breaks in Patterson’s Store on Route 2. He is survived by two which she was surrounded, deplored daughters, Miss Pearl Cooper, of the Last Monday morning when Geo. the fact that she was separated from Royal Typewriter Co., Louisville, Bowman, clerk at Pattersons, opened her life long friends here. She took Miss Meta Cooper, a student at the the store for the day, he noticed that her county paper that she might keep Shepherdsville High School and the cash register had been robbed in touch with local events, and Boone Cooper. He leaves two and on examination, several other missed the Hebron news if it failed brothers, Hiram (looks like) Cooper, things were missing. He notified Pat, to appear each week. of Zoneton and Chas. Cooper, of St. who got busy with officers and She took the daily Courier Journal Joseph, MO. caught a man, who gave his name as and kept up with the great world He was a quiet, Christian gentleman J. W. Maran, in company with Cora events, and could discuss Fox. Maran was arrested and and his great afflictions of mind and intelligently the questions of the day. body only deepened his faith in the brought back and put in jail. The A woman of strong personality, she Fox woman succeeded in getting on goodness of God. th had decided views and expressed the train, but was arrested at 10 and them. Personally, we admired and ***Good Woman Laid to Rest Broadway and was brought here and loved her very much and mourn with Mrs. Hallie Roby, wife of Mc Roby, lodged in jail. The parties had in deepest sorrow the passing of this their possession several suit cases died at the Norton Infirmary in friend. She is survived by one sister, Louisville Saturday morning, Oct. filled with clothing, shoes and Miss Laura Brooks, of Louisville, jewelry, and all together they had 26. She was operated on about ten two nieces, Mrs. Wilbur Strange and days ago and stood the operation several dollars worth of goods and Miss Mary Sheridan, of Louisville, some money. very well, but the doctors had no and a large number of relatives and hope of her recovery as she was in ***Death of Popular Lady at Hebron friends. such a serious condition. She Died Oct. 17, 1918, Miss Teresa Miss Teresa had been in failing gradually grew worse from day to Brooks, aged 75 years at her home in health for many months and knew day until God called her home, Pattonville, Mo. Her remains were the end was near and spent the last where there is no more pain or brought to the city Friday and after days of her life in telling loving sorrow. funeral service at the home of her messages to be delivered to her Mrs. Roby was, before her marriage, niece, Miss Mary Sheridan of 724 friends. In a letter we received from Miss Hallie Bolton, daughter of Mr. her nurse just two days before her

Page 220 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 and Mrs. Quince Bolton. She is an Engineer and his record showed was admired for her sunny survived by her aged parents, her that he was one of the most trusted disposition and noble traits of only daughter, Mrs. May Greenwell, men in the service. character. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, after which her husband, Mr. McRoby, three He was laid to rest in Lebanon the burial took place at Evergreen sisters and two brothers, a grand- Junction Tuesday evening. child, Ralph Greenwell, besides a Cemetery. On account of the new host of friends and other relatives. ***Mrs. Harris Dies contagion, the funeral was rather private, but the floral designs Mrs. Maggie Harris, wife of Jas. Mrs. Roby was a kind and loving attested to the high esteem and to the Harris, died at her home at Highland mother and wife, never tiring on grief and sympathy for the sorrowing Park, Saturday, Oct. 26 and was complaining and always ready and family. While we feel her death as a brought her and taken to Cedar willing to do for others. To her loved personal loss and bereavement, yet Grove Sunday morning and laid to ones we extend our heartfelt there should be comfort in the rest. Mrs. Harris, before her sympathy for all those to whom she thought of her passing into the world marriage, was a Miss Rodgers of this was devoted will miss her most of of happiness without the pangs of place. all were her daughter and little long sickness and suffering. She grandson, whom she worshiped She leaves a husband, two children, realized her condition quite fully, She was brought out Sunday a father, Ambrose Rodgers, and one knew her brothers and sisters morning and laid to rest in Cedar brother, John Rodgers of this place. gathered by her bedside, and told her daughter, who was ever faithful and Grove Cemetery to await the great ***Bury NY Flu Dead in Trench. judgment day. untiring in her devotion to her New York - A steam shovel was mother, things which she most Her popularity was manifested by used in one of New York’s desired. Every effort was put forth to the great concourse of friends and cemeteries today to dig a trench in carry out these requests. She is relatives that followed her to her last which to inter temporarily the bodies survived by a husband and three resting place and also by the many of victims of Spanish Influenza. This children, Miss Francis Compton, of beautiful flowers. extraordinary procedure was made Belmont, Mrs. Nettie Hedges, who ***Death of Popular Railroad Man necessary by a shortage of grave lives North of Shepherdsville, and diggers, coupled with the large Jas. Compton, of Louisville. Mr. C. O. Greenwell, one of the number of deaths. Surviving her also are three sisters most popular Railroad Engineers and two brothers, Mrs. Ada Roney At another cemetery, there were 400 died at his home in Lebanon and Mrs. Fannie Stark, of Lebanon unburied bodies and city laborers Junction Monday morning of Junction, Mrs. Mary A. Hill, of influenza. have been drafted to prepare graves. Elizabethtown, Ky., S. P. Smith, of He leaves a wife and two children, a New cases of Influenza reported in this county, and Noah Smith, of father and several brothers and Greater New York in the twenty Louisville. hours ending at 10 a.m. today sisters, many other relatives and Sweetly, may she rest after the pain increased 185 over yesterday’s friends. of her last days and beyond the report to a total of 4,879, Health Clarence Greenwell was a man of vision of mortal eyes, may she find a Commissioner Copeland announced which many good things could be home, where disease and death is tonight. In the same period, the said of him. unknown. number of deaths was 418, an Born on a farm in meager increase over yesterday of 24. ***Real Live Fox circumstances with what little ***Death of Mrs. Compton Jailer Monroe, who has charge of the education he could gain while very cage at the rear of the Court House Mrs. Martha Compton, aged about young, he started out to make his and has been complaining for some mark. 66 years, died at her home in time that he had no one in his little Belmont, Oct. 22, after only a short He had not been firing on the road cage. illness of pneumonia. Her entire life long when he had been promoted to was spent in this County and she

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He now has a real, live, female Fox Miss Crutcher had a serious attack something out of the usual, after the to feed and take care of, and it is of the Flu, but is getting along cow died, he had her skinned and cut dollars to doughnuts that Frank takes splendidly now. open, and on examination, he found good care of her. a piece of wire run through her heart The little folks of Miss Manor’s and also a long black headed pin. ***Lift Ban on Moonshine room will be delighted to know that their nice new book case has arrived ***Arrives Over Seas White Lightning remedy for Flu, and is now in their room. Brings wartime prices. Mrs. Kate Lutes has received a card Last week Honor Roll correction. from her son, Leyton Ashby, stating Whitesburg, KY - The ban is lifted Freshman class listed Lillian that he has arrived safely in France. on the sale and traffic of illicit Buckman. We have no student by He went over on a ship which whiskey in this county, due to the that name. It should have been Mary formerly belonged to the Germans epidemic of Spanish Influenza Buckman and Lillian Roney. These and that he enjoyed the trip and was raging throughout the county, as two little girls are among the best feeling fine. physicians generally recommend the pupils of our school, and we want ***Arrives Safe Over Seas use of whiskey as a preventative. As them given due credit and put where a result, moonshine stills in large they belong. You will be sure to find Mrs. Turner Arnold has received a numbers are in operation along the them often on the Honor Roll. card from her son, Marvin, stating Kentucky-Virginia border - the his safe arrival over seas. Cumberland and Black Mountains - ***Arrives Safe in France ***Lost several miles east of here, and an Dear Mother: unusual quantity of the illegal Lost during the latter part of July or product is being carried across the Arrived safe some where in France. on about the first part of August, mountains. Whiskey is selling at out I am having a good time with two of between Shepherdsville and of the ordinary prices - ranging from my Louisville buddies and expect to Bardstown Junction, a storm curtain $20 to $40 a gallon. In some continue it until we arrive in dear to surrey. Finder will please notify old Kentucky. instances, $10 has been refused for a Thomas W. Hoagland, of Bardstown pint of the illicit product. So, mother, don’t worry about Junction, and receive liberal reward. Gussie because I am well and ***Red Cross News ***Personal haven’t been sick since we arrived. Will the Units please send in their This is some country, the weather is Mr. Will Hardy, of Lebanon finished garments, also sweaters, pleasant and the trees are still green. Junction, spent Saturday here on right away, as we want to make This will be all at this time. I remain business. another shipment now. We now have your loving son, Gussie M. Stovall, on hand a lot of sweater yarn, nd th Mrs. W. C. Herps spent Saturday in Co. 1, 22 Eng, 4 Bn. Via New the city. anyone wanting to knit will please York. call for yarn. Judge A. E. Funk and wife, of ***Albright-Wooldridge There is still plenty of sewing in the Brooks, spent Saturday here. Cards have been received here work room, will the women Duard Monroe, of Lebanon announcing the marriage of Miss volunteer and do their part. Junction, spent Monday here on Lucile Wooldridge and Mr. Wm. business. ***Shepherdsville High School Carter Albright. Marriage to take We are glad to state that “flu” place in Danville, Nov. 1. Miss R. L. Simmons spent Monday here. Wooldridge lived here for several conditions are much better in and Sylvanis Pauley, of Cupio, spent years. about Shepherdsville, several pupils Saturday and Sunday with Melvin having it, none very bad as far as we ***Loses Fine Cow Raymond. know, all are getting along nicely. Mr. W. C. Wade lost a Jersey cow D. B. McDaniel, of Mt. Eden, spent Misses Crutcher, Burkeholder and Monday morning. Dr. Smith was Monday here. Moredock are all about well again. called, and thinking disease,

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Bert Gentry and brother spent John Pendleton and wife, of Cupio, ***Mt. Eden Monday here on business. spent Wednesday with W. E. Ashby. Chas. Hardesty, from Camp Taylor, Jasper Foster, wife and daughter, A large crowd was in town this week spent the week end with his parents, spent Saturday here. being examined for Uncle Sam. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hardesty. Chas. is the picture of health. His many The many friends of First Lieut. O. W. Pearl spent Saturday and friends are proud of him. Erwin Funk will be glad to hear that Sunday at Nolin. he has been promoted to First Lieut. Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means, Misses J. C. Jeffries has returned from He is stationed at Camp Grant, but Mary and Katherine Stillwell spent Mississippi. he expects to sail for France in a Sunday with Mrs. Maggie Foster. short time. Mrs. Vernon Holsclaw is the guest Mrs. Maggie Foster accompanied of her sister, Mrs. Sam Thurman this Noah Smith, of Louisville, spent this her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. week. week with their daughter, Mrs. G. S. O. P. Means, home Sunday. Patterson. ***Hebron Mr. Jno. Chambers and family and Mr. J. E. Smith, of Bardstown, spent Abner Priddy died Monday night of Mrs. Maggie Wise spent Sunday Saturday here. influenza contracted at Stithton, KY, afternoon with Mrs. Maggie Foster where he was foreman. He came and family. Mr. John McGinnis and Miss Arietta home when stricken and all his Maraman left Wednesday morning Mrs. Vernon Holsclaw is spending a family of seven members have the for Frankfort, Ind., after a week’s few days with her sister, Mrs. Joe disease. visit with Mack Maraman’s family. Foster. Miss Pearl Cooper is spending two Mr. Christ Schaefer, of Chapeze, Mr. Sam Dillander has the Flu. weeks with her aunt, Mrs. J. R. spent Tuesday here. Holsclaw, recovering from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goldsmith and W. C. Herps, of Camp Knox, spent influenza. niece, Pauline Daugherty, spent Wednesday here. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Forest Brooks came home from Holsclaw. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ball and wife Stithton, ill with Flu. have returned from Nashville for a Friends and relatives from the city Mrs. J. R. Ball returned from few days. spent Sunday with R. B. Holsclaw Nashville Tuesday. J. R. Ball also and family. J. Weatherford and wife have came up to Shepherdsville to fill out returned home after spending some his questionnaire. Vernon Holsclaw has had the Flu at time at Rowletts. Camp Sheridan, but is much better Misses Mary Holsclaw and Pearl now. D. O. Gober moved to the city last Cooper spent a day and night with week. Misses Nolia and Lelia Holsclaw Miss Jane Eva Holsclaw spent a day last week. or so with her folks the past week. Mrs. S. E. Hancock was called to Hazard on account of the sickness of Some handsome monuments are Mr. Gordon Rodgers died Oct. 23rd. her daughter and family. being erected in Hebron Cemetery. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Rodgers. W. J. Bell and wife, of Zoneton, J. W. Brooks has started to France. were here Wednesday. A little over a year ago, he married ***Card of Thanks Mr. Jasper Griffin’s youngest Mrs. T. H. Wise spent Wednesday I wish to express my sincere thanks daughter, Hester. He leaves his wife, here. to Mr. and Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. a little baby, father, mother, three Mr. Roney, of Lebanon Junction, Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Means, and Jim brothers and one sister, host of was over Wednesday morning on Maraman for the kindness shown in relatives and friends to mourn his business. the death and burial of my beloved loss. His many friends extend love wife, Douglas Miller. Signed, J. F. and heart-felt sympathy for his wife Miller. and family.

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Grand-mother Barrall spent several their youngest daughter, two years Quince Bolton and two brothers and days with her daughter, Mrs. Louis and eight days old. three sisters. To the entire family, we extent our heart-felt sympathy Barrall. She leaves a mother, father and four and from our heart ascend a prayer sisters, who deeply mourn her loss. Dr. W. G. Shacklette, of Orrell, was as she was peacefully laid to rest So father and mother try to live near called to see Mr. Charlie Howlett Sunday morning in the Cedar Grove to thy heavenly father and meet your Sunday, who is in a critical grave yard with a few consolation little one for of such is the Kingdom condition. words that fell from Bro. Peak’s lips. of Heaven. Think not of her as she is May all prepare to meet her to part Chas. Rodgers and Joe Foster are on not lost, but bedded on earth to no more. the sick list, symptoms of Flu. bloom in heaven. Poem. Signed, a ***For Salt loving father, Gatton Greenwell. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Gatton Greenwell was brought out ***Cedar Creek On account of bad health and not from the city last Friday and buried able to farm, I will sell my farm of On Saturday, at 6:30 a.m., Oct. 26th, at Cedar Grove, and Mrs. James 155 acres, 1 mile south of as the gentle shades of early morning Harris also buried at the same Shepherdsville on L & N RR and on were dimly casting its glimmering Cemetery last Sunday morning. Both pike, good schools, well fenced with rays about all the peaceful world, the were Flu victims. We deeply brick building, large barn and plenty angel of death entered into and took sympathize with both families. of good water. J. R. Howell. for us a loving soul, Mrs. Hallie We also regret so much to hear of Bolton Roby and severed the silver ***Wanted - Good man to raise crop the death of Clarence Greenwell, of cord, thus freeing her from her of tobacco on shares and will furnish Lebanon Junction, as he was born prison of clay, so that she might rest him with work when not in crop. H. and reared in this location and was with God and his loved ones. A. Nusz. Shepherdsville. liked by everyone. We, too, ***Mrs. Joseph Snider has received She was born Sept. 8, 1861 and was sympathize with this heart broken word that her son has arrived safely married to Mc Roby 30 years ago family. and to this union was born one over seas. Johnie Snider, Bat. B 138 Chas. Bridwell and family spent daughter, Mrs. Allie Greenwell. FA, 38 Division. Saturday with B. D. Burch and ***Public Sale Three weeks before she died, she family. was taken to Norton’s Infirmary in On account of the death of my News in this vicinity is very scarce Louisville and went through with a husband, W. H. McCubbins, I will as each and everyone stays very serious operation of stomach trouble not try to run the farm and will offer close to home. and remained there under the best for sale at my farm 1-1/2 miles East medical aid yet all the while life was Leslie Herps, who is in training at of Belmont the following: livestock, ebbing away, she never lost hope Great Lakes, spent a ten day hay, corn, farm machinery etc. Mrs. and was ever smiling and cheerful furlough with his father and sister at W. H. McCubbins, Jas. Roney, Auct. and continued to be a heroic sufferer Cedar Grove and was the guest of ***Mrs. H. L. Formhals has until the last. We know it’s hard to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Roby last Friday received word that her son, H. have one link snapped from the night. golden chain to return no more to fill Milton Formhals has arrived safely Miss Mollie Roby and sister, Mrs. the family circle, yet we can only overseas. Violetta Thompson, spent Sunday look back and say her spirit is at rest ***Death with Misses Alleen and Texia and enjoying the radiant beauty of Swearingen. Little Myrtle Virginia Greenwell, on her maker and the peace of a good last Thursday morning, Oct. 24, at faithful soul. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Newton five o’clock, the angel of death entertained company from Bethel She leaves most especially to mourn visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. vicinity Sunday. her loss, a true husband, a loving Gatton Greenwell and took away daughter and grand-son, a feeble Ola Roby has purchased an interest mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. in a well machine from O. P.

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Basham and is having a well sunk at of U.S. Senator Stanley and sorry to lose an active member as this place. Congressman Johnson. well as neighbor. She proved such an efficient sect., the loss will be It was interesting to read the soldier ***Red Cross Meeting great to our club. boys letters in our last week’s issue. The Winners Club was entertained Mrs. Horrie Thompson received a ***Arrives Safe Overseas at the home of Mrs. Beam Wells Jr. letter recently from her husband, in The Oct. sale that was to be held on Friends have received word that part stating he has been promoted as Halloween night had to postponed Morgan H. Arnold has arrived safe Corp. owing to the wide spread influenza. in France with the 138 FA. Morgan November 9, 1918 was one of Bullitt’s best young men, A 300 pound box was packed and and we wish him a happy returned sent to the Relief of Belgium. A ***Boy Scout Tribe home. linen shower was held for the boys There will be no more meetings until at Camp Taylor. ***Died on the Field of Glory the ban is lifted by the State Board The Club served lunch at Mr. Chas. Millard Troutman Loses his life of Health. Bridwell’s sale Oct. 31 and cleared while fighting for liberty. Mr. R. K. Hall was elected Major of $56. Two leghorn chickens donated Last Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. our tribe. The offices as they stand by Mrs. Susie Bridwell were sold for C. F. Troutman received a telegram in rank are as follows: Mr. R. K. $23.60. One quart of strawberries from Washington stating that their Hall - Major; Dorsey Hecker - was sold by Mrs. Taylor Bridwell eldest son, David Millard Troutman, Captain; W. B. Gentry - Lieut; C. E. for $5.00. lost his life on the field of battle in Smith - Bugler. We wish to announce the arrival of France, on the 4th day of October. We hope to go on a hike before the little Mary Catherine in the home of The depressing effects of the weather gets too cold, if the Flu has one of our members, Mrs. telegram cannot be expressed in sufficiently subsided. Farnsworth. words. A pall of gloom settled upon The report that one of our tribe has Our deepest sympathy and love are the whole town. His parents were the flu, but that was a mistake, he extended to Mrs. Allie Greenwell heart broken. Since the day of his was ill but only a day or two. and Mr. Mack Roby in the loss of departure last January, they had their dear loved one, Mrs. Hallie lived for one object - his return. By C. E. Smith, the bugler of our tribe, Roby. We, too, have lost one of our day, they talked of it; by night, they is buying furs with another boy splendid coworkers. We were so dreamed of it and now - now - their whom we hope to have as a member pleasantly entertained in her home dreams were shattered and their before long. We wish them success. one afternoon this summer. The fondest hopes blighted and We wish to thank Mr. Barrall for earthly loss is a heavenly gain. destroyed. letting us use the space in his paper Pvt. Harry Wells, son of Mr. and Millard Troutman was born here, for the purpose of boosting the Mrs. Beam Wells Sr, died of March 24th, 1894, and with the L.S.A. It shows he is in sympathy Spanish flu at Fort Benjamin exception of a few years spent at the with the movement and likes to see Harrison. His remains were brought Louisville Training School and boys be something. home and buried at New Salem. Kentucky University, his whole life ***Treats 118 Cases of Flu Harry was a splendid young man. was spent here where he first saw When he donned his uniform, he the light of day. No more popular Dr. R. L. Hackworth, of Brooks, was said, “I am for America always.” boy was ever raised in Bullitt up Monday morning on business. He County. He was a friend to states that he has treated 118 cases Every member is urged to be present everybody; everybody was his of influenza and so far has not lost a th, at Mrs. at our next meeting, Nov. 9 friend. Polite, kind, and handsome, case. Chas. Bridwell’s. We will elect new and sociable, he made friends officers as Mrs. Bridwell will resign. ***Old Bullitt County gave a good rapidly and held them by his noble She is going to move away. We Democratic Majority at the election qualities of heart and mind. Last regret the change as we are always

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January, when the cause of the their heroic son, in dying for I have all my mail sent to this place Allies was at a low ebb, he sought humanity, has garlanded his own and Jack forwards it to me. I keep in his father’s advice, and after some grave with flowers of imperishable touch with him all the time because deliberations, enlisted in the Marine glory. I probably would have two or three Corps, the most dangerous arm of addresses before your letters would ***For Sale - 30-50 lb. shoats, 1 fine reach me. I hope this finds you all our military organization. He did not 4 yr old work mule on farm of Mrs. join any Navy or seek deferred well and in as good spirits as I am. Sue Rodgers, F. E. Hathaway, Lovingly, Ernest. Lieut. Ernest classification, but left his Brooks. KY. comfortable home and loving Brooks, AEF, A Sig Corps, France. parents and brothers, and bared his ***Somewhere in France ***Nine Photos, all Chairmen of breast and said “Take me”. After a Dear Mother: different districts in the United War little more than two months at Paris Work Campaign as follows: Island, SC, he was sent to Quantico, I received a letter from you VA, for advanced lessons, and in yesterday, dated Aug. 13, the second H. A. Power, Paris, KY April, 1918, was sent to the gory one I have received since I have White L. Moss, Pineville, KY battlefields of France. been here. I can’t imagine why my Douglas Graham, Pembroke, KY letters don’t reach you, because I Dr. S. P. Fetter, Ashland, KY Since reaching there, he has been write every week, with the exception John E. Browns, Shelbyville, KY “over the top” three times, and has of one week, I missed. H. S. McElroy, Lebanon, KY won the praise of his officers and Lee Birk, Owensboro, KY admiration of his brothers in arms by As long as you don’t get one of the Gen. E. H . Woods, Pageville, KY his heroic conduct in the face of official documents from the War R. P. Ernst, Covington, KY great danger. Dept., there is no use to worry for there is no chance of you getting ***Former Bullitt County Boy Letters received by Louisville one. I guess you have read before parents from their boys show that Another long letter from S. W. this time what “we done” to the Johnson to J. W. Barrall. Millard did not know the meaning of Huns in the last show. I was very fear. We mourn because he died so particular to say We, because it is Mentions his school days at old Mt. young, and in a foreign land, but the first enjoyment I have had since Eden, and beauty of Kentucky. what a glorious death was his. He I have been in this man’s country. I fought and died for World Wide Oct. ll, R. A. Shepherd, wife and have more souvenirs than I will ever daughter, Virginia, of Chicago, my Freedom. He died for his fellow man be able to get away with. of every clime; for the homes and wife and myself started in an auto firesides and shrines of all liberty I heard a remark the other day “That for a two weeks outing, through loving people. A martyr to the cause the French were fighting for their Terre Haute to Bedford, (nice of Universal Freedom, he lies to homes, the English for the seas, and description of Bedford, and the sleep eternal there on the shell torp. the Americans for souvenirs”. proprietor of the garage where they blood dyed fields of sunny France; had repairs made.) Then to New The Huns are awfully peeved Albany. Had dinner with Mr. and there to rest until the stormy tides of because there are no quiet sectors war shall subside, and until his ashes Mrs. Jas. Culp in Jeffersonville, along the front anymore - and they spent Saturday night and part of can be brought back to his beloved can’t think fast enough to figure Kentucky home. Sunday at the home of Herman where the next kick will hit them. Shepherds, where we caught a There is not a man, woman or child I am feeling fine except for a bad possum and killed a snake, spent in Bullitt County who does not cold. It has rained every day for the Sunday night with Dr. Shafer and his sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. past two weeks and I was wet about charming daughter, Miss Vivian. Dr. Troutman in their irreparable loss. every day, so caught cold. I am on Shafer is the same old Shafer with No words can assuage their grief or leave now for a few days to get rid an arsenal in his house sufficient to take from their lips the chalice of of it. But you can’t buy any good equip a company of doughboys. sorrow, but they can console whiskey over here to kill a cold with. themselves with the thought that

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On a tip from M. F. Troutman, Sunday accompanied by her niece, He leaves a wife, two sons, Maynard returned to Louisville via Mt. Mrs. Harvey Adams, who will be her and Marian, three brothers, Chas. of Washington, the scenery is well guest all week. Waterford, John and Elmo of worth the extra miles. Monday night Louisville. Miss Lydia Herin and little Miss visited J. C. Shepherd and family at Virginia Herin have returned form Funeral services were conducted at Louisville, Tuesday morning, drove Memphis, Tenn., where they spent the home and the grave by his through Cherokee Park, then to the past three months with the pastor, Rev. H. B. Wilhoyte of the Frankfort where we had lunch with former’s brother, J. H. Herin and Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. Miss Fannie (you know the place). wife. There via Versailles to High Bridge. ***Hebron Messrs and Mesdames J. W. Harris, Have you been there? If not, GO! Henry Priddy died Friday night of T. H. Parrish, and Miss Susie Describes the beautiful sight of the the pneumonic plague and was Parrish, were all day guests of the Dix and Kentucky Rivers and the buried Saturday in Hebron former’s daughter, Mrs. R. E. scenery as wonderful. Cemetery. McAfee Sunday. Passed the night with friends at His was the third death last week in Mrs. Laura Anderson and daughter, Lexington, next day to Georgetown his family, from this disease. His Miss Love, entertained the young and on the country home of Mr. and two sons, Avner (sic) and Robert folks with a Halloween party last Mrs. H. L. Shropshire, thirty year were at work at Camp Knox and Thursday night. friends. With them, drove to Paris becoming ill came home and the that evening. Next day, went to Messrs Chas. Holloway and Wm. whole family became infected. Four Lexington to pick up rest of party Wetterman, of Louisville, were other children, little girls and their and drove to Louisville and recent over night guests of the mother, are recovering. The three Jeffersonville and headed former’s brother, R. J. Holloway and male members of the family, the homeward. wife. wage earners, are dead. A married daughter, Mrs. McCauley and her The flu patients of this community At Paoli, detoured to French Lick husband, who live near, are are all improving and few new cases and West Baden, the deserted cities. recovering. It was the saddest case are reported. Very few families were Their magnificent hotels were being perhaps ever know here. turned into hospitals for returned able to escape it entirely. There were soldiers, Board Walk was vacant, several serious cases under Dr. Very few knew of it until the two streets silent, and the polished Settle’s care, but only two deaths, a boys, fine young men, died. Then mahogany displayed nothing baby of John Miller and the wife of Mrs. J. R. Ball went to their aid and stronger than butter milk and ginger Wm. Johnson Jr, both colored. Wm. has done heroic service for the ale. Johnson is a soldier at Camp Knox. family. A purse of $15.00 was tendered them Sunday by neighbors Mr. Ellis Jasper died Oct. 31st of Build that Mammoth Cave Road and and I’m sure others will help these Uremic poison at his home near here Kentucky will be the Mecca of most sorely bereaved ones. tourist. Yours, S. W. Johnson on the Bardstown Pike. His health had been poor for several years. Ray, the five year old son of Floyd (I paraphrased the letter. He does About five years ago, he was Jenkin’s, is very ill with little hope write a beautiful letter. - Edith) operated on and was confined to the of recovery. Dr. Kirk is attending ***Mt. Washington hospital for several months, but his him. health was never fully restored. Royce Swearingen, of Camp Buell Tom Hackney left Sunday afternoon and Louis Nunnelley, of the U. S. His home was, at that time, at to work at Camp Knox. Tom had a Navy, spent past of last week with Buechel, but after the death of his mild case of the plague. father a few years ago, he lived with their parents. Paul Holsclaw dined at home his mother, who passed away last Mrs. D. T. Mothershead spent last Sunday. spring. week in Louisville and Newburg with relatives. She returned home

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Rev. C. J. Olander spent the week Several new cases of Flu are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Quick spent a few end with friends here. He will reported in town. days this week with Miss Chrissie receive his commission as Chaplain Ashby. Mrs. W. C. Boyd left Friday for and leave Camp Taylor Thursday, Battle Creek, Mich., where she will Mr. and Mrs. Will Joyce and after a short visit to his home in join Lieut. Boyd. children, Mr. Fletcher Moore and Jackson, Miss., he will go overseas. Miss Chrissie Ashby spent Sunday Mrs. Boyd was called home on He is very enthusiastic and anxious with Mrs. Will Ashby, to be at his post of duty. account of severe illness of her sister, Mrs. J. H. Ferris. Mrs. Marvin Weller, Mrs. Amanda John W. Holsclaw came home Weller spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wade spent Friday and Friday for examination for service. Mrs. Embra Deacon. Mrs. Weller Saturday with her daughter-in-law He was robbed of $45.00 on the remained and is spending several and little grandson, Mrs. Rosie train from Stithton. days with relatives here. Wade and William Theodore, of Bennett Ball has married in Fern Creek, and spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holsclaw Nashville this fall. her daughter, Mrs. Allie Jones, of entertained Mr. Roy Jackson, Misses Miss Pearl Cooper has returned to Louisville. Minnie and Anna Jackson and the city after two weeks with her several others from the city Sunday. Mr. Horace Beard and wife, of aunt, Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw. Lexington, and Edward Barrall of Mrs. Howell Smith and son, William W. J. Bell and family spent Sunday the U. S. Manchuria, spent from Lee, are spending some time with with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Melton. Saturday until Monday with C. A. her parents at LaGrange. Barrall and family. Paul Holsclaw, Rev. C. J. Olander Rev. R. M. Wheat and wife and J. B. and Miss Kate Melton were guests Mrs. Fred Saddler and two children Monroe, of Louisville, spent of Dr. Holsclaw Sunday afternoon. have influenza, but are getting along Wednesday with C. F. Troutman and nicely. wife. Dr. Holsclaw sold a good mule to Andy Kulmer. Mack H. Jones spent last Saturday in ***Deaths the city guest of friends and ***Personal William Harvey McCubbins died in relatives. Louisville at Gardner’s Sanitorium, Miss Nannie Mooney, of Bardstown Mrs. J. B. Monroe, of Louisville, is Tuesday, Oct. 22, of Spanish Flu, Junction, spent Saturday here. the guest of Mrs. C. F. Troutman following pneumonia. He was 36 W. F. Joyce, of Mt. Eden, moved this week. year of age, and a member of the here Saturday. Belmont Baptist Church. John H. Bell, of Frankfort, has Guy Hecker spent Monday here. arrived to spend a month at his home He leaves to mourn his loss, wife here. and two children, Mildred and Louis Mr. and Mrs. Langley and children, Harvey, two sisters, Mrs. Lillie of Bardstown Junction, spent Nat Maraman, wife and daughter, Smith and Mrs. Daisy Thurman, two Sunday with Ehrman Maraman and spent Wednesday in the city. brothers, John Brady and Patterson, wife. Mr. Clyde Duvall, of Great Lakes, one half sister, Alma and a father, Mrs. Jud Welch will move to her has arrived to spend some time with Sam McCubbins. His mother died property here this week. his relatives. when he was a small boy. Senator Carroll, of the city, was here Mesdames F. G. Thomas, Grace Ice, After a short talk by Bro. Hameric, Monday. and J. W. Barrall spent Sunday his remains were laid to rest beside afternoon with Mrs. Pearl Crenshaw. his mother at Shamler Grave Yard J. A. Barrall, of Barrallton, spent near Lebanon Junction. We extent Saturday here. Mrs. Birdie Griffin, Mrs. Geo. our sympathy to the bereaved ones. Bowman and son and Miss Chrissie A small crowd was in town Monday. Ashby spent one day last week in Katie Raley Engle died at her home Louisville. Tuesday, Oct. l5 of Spanish Flu. She

Page 228 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 was 26 year old. She leaves to wagon, pony, buggy. H. B. Shields, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Orms spent mourn her loss a father, mother, one Jas. Roney Auct. Sunday with Mrs. Ernest Simmons. brother, Bryan and one sister, Mrs. ***A Sad Death Miss Eudell Grant was a recent Eliza Foster of Anchorage, KY, guest of Miss Kittie Flood. besides her relatives. (sic) Mr. Elrod Baker, of Kosmosdale, Ky., died Oct. 27 with influenza. He Miss Ruth Wickum is spending a Her remains were laid to rest in the was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis few weeks with Mrs. Nick Hall. Cundiff grave yard. Baker. He was confined to his bed Mrs. Bert Ridgway and two children about one week. Mrs. Alex Hays, better known as spent a day and night recently with Mrs. Annie Dobson, died at her He leaves to mourn his loss a dear her uncle, Jasper Hall and wife. brother’s Wednesday, Oct. 23, of wife and baby, a mother and father, Louis Mothershead and wife spent Spanish Flu, following pneumonia. five sisters, four brothers and a host Sunday with “Uncle” Barley Hall Her husband, Mr. Dobson, died of friends. He was 26 years old and and wife. several years ago. Two years ago she a well know man by the Kosmosdale was married to Mr. Alex Hays, who Cement Plant where he was Misses Wilma Proctor, Parlee and came from Scotland. employed for several years. Hazel Lloyd were entertained Friday She is survived by her husband and afternoon by Alma Figg. His remains were laid to rest in the four daughters, Emma, Alma, Eva Bethel Cemetery. H. C. Tyler and family spent and Elizabeth, also her mother and Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and ***Automobile Burns father, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Mrs. Lem Tyler near Ting. Thurman, two brothers, Jim and Jack While Mr. Masden and family were and one sister, Mrs. Kate Thieves visited the meat house of riding in their auto last Monday, it McCubbins. Jasper Hall a few nights ago and caught fire and burned up. The lifted a big side of meat. Her remains were laid to rest in the family barely got out of the machine family burying ground. before it exploded. Roy Owen and wife spent Saturday night and Sunday with the latter’s Dave Armstrong and wife of near John Buky, brother of Jesse Buky, parents, Jess Ridgway and wife. our popular merchant died Monday Mt. Washington, S. O. Armstrong Nov. 4. His remains were brought and family, Albert Armstrong, wife Edward Owen, J. W. Lloyd and here and taken to New Salem for and children were recent guests of Leslie Figg, took hogs and calves to interment. G. W. Armstrong. the city the past week. ***Death of Vernon Holsclaw We are glad to say all who had the Fred Owen and wife spent Sunday flu are getting along nicely in this with the former’s uncle, R. F. Owen. As we go to press, the news comes part of the country. of the death of Pvt. Vernon W. S. Gentry has been on the sick Holsclaw, at Camp Sheridan, Ala. Mr. Stafford, who was kicked by the list for several days with muscular horse a short time ago, is seriously rheumatism. ***Under Garfield’s request, you ill at this time. can’t use your automobile to go to Miss Roxie Whitledge and Mrs. church. If this were permitted, Will Harris and family, of Bethel, Blanch Gentry were in the city people would be riding 30 and 40 were recently in the home of Mrs. Saturday on business. Kate Hall. miles to go to church. Miss Glacie Orms spent Sunday ***Public Sale Franklin Armstrong received a letter with Miss Lillian Lloyd. from his brother, First Lieut. Harry As I have more stock than I want to Misses Lula Stallings and Sudie Franklin, overseas, that he was well. winter, I will sell at the Old Jim Ridgway spent Saturday with their Smith Farm about ½ mile north of Born to the wife of Edward Owen, grandmother, Mrs. Jennie the Bardstown Junction on Oct. 31, a boy. Whitledge. Shepherdsville Pike - Livestock,

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Mr. Douglas, of Pleasant Grove, and pneumonia and is with parent’s at ***Victory Boys and Girls are Miss Blanch Gibson, of Bethel, were Cox’s Creek. enlisted . Call for 80,000 boys and married in Jeffersonville the past 30,000 girls in Ky to earn and give Prof. Chas. O. Bridwell and family week. $5.00 each to the United War Work expect to move to the cottage at the Campaign to provide cheer and Jas. O. Simmons has purchased an Baptist Church soon. comfort for an American soldier. auto. Trustee O. H. Masden had the ***THE GREAT WORLD WAR IS Geo. Armstrong, wife and son, S. O. misfortune to lose his auto to fire a OVER. Armstrong and family, Dave few days ago by a leak in his Armstrong and wife were gasoline tank, but the leak was so The Great World war which was entertained in the home of Albert small that the entire machine was declared by Germany on July 5, Armstrong and wife Sunday. burned, but no explosion. 1914, and has been the bloodiest in the history of the entire world, was Mr. Leslie Figg motored to West He had his machine going at a very brought to a close Monday at 5 a.m. Point, also Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones slow rate of speed is what saved his when Germany signed the Amistic and Mrs. Virgie Jones and visited life and the children with him. Terms. During this four years and the latter’s husband, Ronald Jones, Lebanon Junction school district four months of war, more than who has been transferred from Camp reports that the “flu” is about over at 10,000,000 men have lose their Taylor. that place and no new cases for lives, not to say anything of the Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, of Anderson several days. wounded and what have died from County, recently visited their disease all on account of one crazy The Shepherdsville and Clermont daughter, Mrs. J. B. Proctor. man. district still have a few cases, but as November 15, 1918 a whole, both Dr. Ridgway and Dr. President Wilson, the greatest man Kerr reports the situation is well in in the world today went before ***School News hand and with proper precaution, the Congress on Monday and notified wave of the worst epidemic that ever the House and Senate that the war Prof. M. A. Helner (looks like), of struck Bullitt County is fast was over, where only nineteen the faculty at Bowling Green disappearing. months ago he stood and asked them Normal School was here last week to declare war on Germany. and informs us that their school has Dr. G. W. Kirk, Chairman of the vacancies for 40 young men of draft County Board of Health, after a The United States declared war age, who expects to be called soon careful investigation and after against Germany on April 6, 1917. It and that a recent telegram has interviewing the physicians of the only took them nineteen months to ordered them to make the entrance county has asked that the “ban” be undo what Germany had done in 40 requirements only the 8th grade plus lifted and that all school be reopened years. Algebra, so any boy in Bullitt Monday, Nov. 18, 1918. The Kaiser stands today the greatest County who has had one year of The Troutman and Holsclaw family murderer in the world and it is hoped High School may enter and most all have the sympathy of the entire he will have to suffer for it all. commissioned officers to be used county in the loss of Millard now and after the war for two years ***Ban Lifted in Bullitt County. Troutman, who was killed in France for duty in both Russia and Germany and Vernon Holsclaw, who recently Recommend that no child be sent to will be drawn from these various died in a Southern Training Camp. school who has a cold or sore throat, training schools. or come from homes who has any Both were extremely bright, popular If interested, phone H.H. Cherry member of the family has any young men and belong to two of the now or write for full particulars to symptoms of influenza. All school County’s oldest and best known Bowling Green, Ky. rooms, churches and other places of families. assembly must positively be Miss Lillian Spalding has recovered ***Emperor Sees hope of world thoroughly ventilated by those in from her recent attack of flu and dominion crushed. (Article)

Page 230 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 charge. Dr. G. W. Kirk, Chairman, YWCA - Miss Mary Ray to J. F. Combs, Treasurer, or money Bullitt County Board of Health. NCWC - W. T. Jenkins may be taken to him directly. JWB - Ora L. Roby ***Notice to Bullitt County ***Lost - Between Hays School WCCS - Miss Holly Miller House and the W. H. McCubbin ALA - Prof. J. H. Sanders The Red Cross Gift Shop of farm on Nov. 9, a crank for a SA - Dr. S. H. Ridgway Louisville is conducting a sale at Chevrolet auto. Liberal Reward. Walnut near 4th which will continue County Chairmen - Chester Roby, Lebanon Junction. until Christmas or as long as Publicity Bureau - Ora L. Roby donations come in. Everyone asked ***List of Solicitors for the War Speakers - Lindsay Ridgway to donate canned goods, preserves, Work Drive. Bullitt’s Quota $3,750. Woman’s Campaign - Mrs. Mary jelly, dried fruits, butter, eggs or Collings Sam Wallace, Tom Carlin, R. K. other farm produce. Hall, Everett Armstrong, Rolla Boys Campaign - Dr. R. I. Kerr Newton, Tom Bridwell, L. P. Tyler, Girls Campaign - Miss Edith These articles may be left with Miss W. T. Carrithers, S. N. Brooks Jr, J. Hancock Zollie Swearingen at Troutman’s W. Pope, J. C. Gentry, D. R. Peak, Col. Campaign - Christina Jones Store and she will see that they are Jas. E. O’Bryan, Frank C. Porter, W. County Chairman - J. R. Zimmerman sent to the “Gift Shop”. It is desired G. Jenkins, S. G. Thornberry, O. H. County Secty - Miss Ethel Newman to hold a special sale for one dale of Masden, Cleve Masden, John M. Treasurer - J. F. Combs Bullitt County donations and results Barrall, J. A. Barrall, Robt. Depositories - Lebanon Junction will be published in this paper. Bank, Mt. Washington Bank, the Ridgway, J. H. Nichalson (sic), C. E. All proceeds go to the General fund two Shepherdsville banks. Funk, Richard Moore, R. C. of the American Red Cross. This is Hardesty, Jasper Pearl, O. P. Means, Lady Solicitors - Mrs. Addie one more way in which you can help John Chambers, Chas. K. Kneisler, Bradburry, Mrs. J. H. Nicholson, the boys “over there”. E. T. Colvin, E. L. Ridgway, W. B. Mrs. J. W. Pope, Mrs. A. H. Fisher, Nichols, J. E. Chappell, Paul Mrs. J. B. Monroe, 1346. S. First Mrs. J. V. Rouse, Mrs. G. W. Brashear, Ed Mattingly, Tom Street, Louisville, who is assistant Taylor, Mrs. T. L. Coakley, Mrs. Mattingly, Jesse Hardaway, Henry manager to Mrs. J. B. Dunlap, Kate Chambers, Mrs. Joe Chappell, Trunnell, A. L. Newman, Hardy general manager of Dept. Mrs. Robt. Ridgway, Miss Lula Cruse, Dr. R. L. Hackworth, C. R. Pendleton, Mrs. John M. Barrall, ***Card of thanks Nadal, Bart King, Chas. Nichols, C. Mrs. Will C. Jenkins, Mrs. Tom L. Croan, J. H. Sanders, P. H. Croan, We wish to thank our friends for Bridwell, Mrs. R. K. Hall, Mrs. Oral Harvey Cundiff, A. C. Viers, Jesse their kindness shown during the Basham, Miss Edith Clark, Miss Dawson, S. P. Smith, W. T. Hill, illness and death of my mother, also Lillian Thompson, Mrs. A. L. John Greenwell, C. C. Lee, L. L. for the many beautiful flowers that Harris, Mrs. J. W. Pope, Miss Willie Roby, John H. Lee, Marion Warren, were contributed. Mae E. Greenwell Mae Dawson, Mrs. Funk, Miss Hansford Harned, S. H. Ricketts, J. and father. Margaret Foster, Mrs. J. H. Ricketts, H. Harned, J. R. Burchell, John H. Mrs. S. H. Ricketts, Miss Eunice ***Flu ban lifted, Star of Hope Dragoo, W. T. Jenkins, R. M. Ridgway, Mrs. Bart King, Miss Chapter will hold its regular Hocker, Ed R. Ash, Taylor Bridwell, Mary Dawson, Mrs. Mary Moore meeting. Members please take notice A. L. Harris, J. V. Rouse, Malcolm McCormick, Miss Holloway Miller, by order of the worthy matron. Ada Harmon, S. S. Barger, W. F. Knight, Miss Susan Hagan, Mrs. Tom Troutman, Sec. Ed Hess, Jack Clark, C. V. Muir, Adams, Mrs. Ora Roby, Mrs. Tom Ewing Crenshaw, Will J. Shaw, Lem ***Public Sale Carlin, Mrs. L. P. Tyler, Mrs. D. R. Swearingen, John H. Jones, Asa Peak. Dec. 6, As one of my sons is in Davis, Willie Swearingen. France and the other in class and These appoints (sic) are made by me ***United War Work Campaign expected to be called into military as chairman of the YMCA. Funds Organization for Bullitt County. service at once, we have decided to may be deposited in any of the four offer for sale at public auction all banks in the county and checks sent YMCA - H. H. Combs our stock, feed, wagons, buggies,

Page 231 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 and tools of every kind at our farm died three years ago, the family were To Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman, 2-1/2 miles below Belmont on the more devoted to him. we extend the sympathy that only the mother of a soldier feels. (Poem) Hart’s Ferry Road. (List) G. W. His funeral was preached by Rev. E. Hardy & Sons, Jas. Roney, H. Thornberry Friday afternoon in Wallace Pearson spent the weekend Auctioneer. the presence of many friends and the with his mother. little body laid to rest in Hebron ***Hebron ***Advertisement - Isaacs, Preston Cemetery by the side of his mother. Died Nov. 8, of lung trouble, Joseph and Market Streets, Sells good Deitrich, aged 77 years. Mr. Deitrich He loved flowers and loved ones clothes cheaper than any house in was born in Germany but came to covered the mound with blossoms as Louisville, Out of the High Rent this country when young. He fought beautiful and fragile as he who District. (Price List) sleeps beneath, but little Raymond is in the Confederate Army with Capt. ***Mt. Washington S. J. Rogers and was devoted to his safe with Jesus. Polk Herin, of Louisville, spent the Lieut., the late Sam Brooks. Mr. Miss Mary Cynthia Holsclaw has Deitrich has lived here for the past week end with his mother, Mrs. J. accepted an office position in the W. Herin, here. forty years, perhaps, and was city and is boarding with her aunt, respected and liked by his neighbors. Mrs. Geo. Sanders. Mrs. Alice Collings and daughter, He death removes a quaint, Miss Carrie, visited friends in New interesting character. Dr. Holsclaw was called to Mr. Al Albany for the week end. Miller, who was ill Monday night. His funeral was preached by Rev. Mesdames Mac Borders and F. C. John at Clay and Market Street Miss Emma May Wiggington is with Porter spent Sunday night with their Church and the burial in St. Louis her aunt, Miss Georgia Mae Queen sister, Mrs. W. L. Hall. Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Four of at Okolona. Messrs and Mesdames G. P, H. P. his old comrades acted as pall Jas. Pope will take some fine hogs to Wiggington were guests of Dave bearers, Messrs. Sam Hornbeck, W. market this week. H. Smith, Sam Reader and Alex Wiggington and wife near Whitfield Burt. Al Miller has sold the Zoneton Mill Sunday. to Messrs. Bridwell and Pearl, who To his widow, in her loneliness, we Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Smith and will remove it to Shepherdsville and baby spent the week end in Indiana extend our sympathy. May God be erect a garage. This removes a with her brother, Clint Smith and her refuge and strength. landmark which will be missed. The wife and his sister, Mrs. Robt. original Mill was built by Mr. Peter Mrs. Wm. Becker was in Saunders. Shepherdsville Monday. Smith, of Penn., grandfather of W. H. and John Smith here. He also had Rev. J. L. Baggott, of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bell, W. H. an oven built and made sea biscuits was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith, Mr. Lathan, Mr. and Mrs. which he took to New Orleans by Cassell Saturday night and Sunday. Jas. Pope and perhaps other way of flat boat, starting down neighbors attended the funeral and Susie May Parrish spent Monday Floyd’s Fork, near the old Kirk or burial of Mr. Deitrich Sunday, Nov. night with Elizabeth Carlton. Brown farm, the present farm of 10. John Crumbacker, who owned and Mrs. C. O. Parrish is with her Died Nov. 7, little Raymond Jenkins, operated the Mill for many years. daughter, Mrs. Yates, at Maud, Ky, aged 5 years, 3 months, youngest What a varied history it could tell. who is ill influenza. child of Floyd Jenkins, after days Mr. and Mrs. Will Carrithers, of Mrs. Mac Borders and son and suffering. Little Raymond was an Ting, are guests of Wm. Thornberry Eugene Buerckle (sic) of Louisville, unusually bright child with a and family. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Porter of beautiful face and winsome ways. Jefferson Co., Mrs. T. H. Parrish, He captured your heart as soon as Rev. E. H. Thornberry has returned Susie May Paxton and Frank Parrish you looked into his merry blue eyes, to his school in Lawrenceburg, were all day guests of F. C. Porter and being a Baby when his mother Tenn, after a week at his home here. and wife Sunday.

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Mrs. Adams, after a pleasant week Street Friday by Revs. Dyer and at Fern Creek, the guests of Mrs. with her aunt, Mrs. D. T. Peak. The interment was in Cave Rosie Wade. Hill. Mothershead has returned to her Mr. J. W. Jacobs received word from parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Stickler ***Public Sale - I will offer for sale, his son, O. P. Jacob, another Bullitt at Newburg, where she will remain my farm, stock, farming implements, County boy, that he has been during the absence of her husband, household and kitchen furniture, promoted to Major. He is in France who is in France. cows, hogs, turkeys and chickens, and has been over the top. He says, Born the 7th to the wife of Robt. one mile south of Shepherdsville on “To Hell with the Kaiser.” (See Next McAfee, a boy. pike, Wed. Nov. 20, J. R. Howell Weeks paper for Correction. He is stationed at Camp Knox.) Cal Wiggington was taken to the city ***We were in Louisville when the Monday where he will be treated for city went wild over the end of the Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wright, of kidney trouble. war, but we had only tears of Louisville, spent Sunday with Mrs. thankfulness, tears of joy and tears Wright’s father, Mr. J. W. Jacobs of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman have for those who could not know our this place. the sincere sympathy of their many Victory. friends here in their sad hour of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Stark and bereavement. ***Card of Thanks children, of Louisville, were guests of Mrs. Foster Sunday. The flu situation is much improved We desire to thank our many friends here. J. C. Gentry is the latest victim and relatives during the illness and Mrs. Lelia Stallings spent Sunday and he is reported improving. death of our darling little girl, Oleta. with her mother. Also we sincerely thank Dr. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wilson were Word was received here Monday Ridgway and wife, and Mrs. Shafer guests of Mrs. Chas. Carroll Sunday. night of the death of Mrs. J. L. Beahl for the care they took of our other of Uremic poison at the home of her children. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miss Mary Elizabeth Carroll is daughter, Mrs. P. W. Herin. Armstrong. spending several days this week in Relatives were notified last Louisville. ***Personal Wednesday evening of the death of Miss Nancye Jeffries was the guest Richard Moore, of Cupio, spent Minor Borders, nine year old son of of Miss Louise Monroe last week. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Borders, of Monday here on business. Louisville. He was accidently shot Misses Ophelia and Birtie Coleman John D. Harned, of Belmont, was by a playmate, a fifteen year old boy. went into the city Monday to the here Monday. Different versions of the accident spend the winter at the “Lincoln”. were reported. It was said they were Oscar Porter, the real estate man of Miss Dove Lash was the guest of playing Indian and then heard again Mt. Washington, was here Monday. Mrs. Conrad Maraman last Sunday. they were shooting a tin can from his Mrs. Arp Harmon and Mrs. Henry head. The boys who were with them Mrs. Barbara McElroy spent Biggs spent Monday here. were so excited it was almost Monday with Mrs. R. L. Troutman. impossible to find particulars. The Ernest Hibbs, of the Navy, is at Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Heartick, of shot was from a 32 pistol, entered home on a furlough. Louisville, were guests of Mr. and the top of his head ranging Mrs. Mack Maraman spent Sunday Mrs. C. F. Troutman last week. downward. with her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Mrs. Sallie Pope Ferguson, of Texas, Minor was the youngest child of Mr. Formhals. is spending some time with relatives and Mrs. Borders, who was Miss Mrs. J. B. Monroe returned home here. Minnie Parrish. Besides his parents, Sunday after spending a few days leaves one sister, Miss Russell and Mrs. Mollie Nusz and Miss Maria with Mrs. C. F. Troutman. one brother, Sam besides numerous O’Brian spent Tuesday with Mrs. G. other relatives. Funeral services Mrs. Wm. Wade, and Miss Ruth W. Maraman. were conducted at home 930 E. Gray Formhals spent Saturday and Sunday

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S. G. Thornsberry, of Zoneton, was place, died in London, England, Point and 6 miles above West Point, in town Monday. Nov. 7 of pneumonia. He left here the following: list of livestock, about five months ago and joined the farming machinery, hay and corn. C. John D. Harned, O. T. Lee and Navy and had just wrote home that C. Daugherty, Jas. Roney, several others of Belmont, were here he had gained several pounds in Auctioneer. Monday. weight. His parents were notified ***Mt. Eden Robt. Samuels, of Beech, North that his remains would be shipped Dakota, spent several days this week home, which will take 10 days for it Mrs. Maggie Wise and Miss with W. F. Monroe. to reach here. Katherine Chambers spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. He leaves a father, mother, three J. Weatherford spent Tuesday in the Will Foster. city. brothers, W. D. Hibbs of Louisville, Tom and Ernest Hibbs of this place Mrs. Will Foster and son, Mrs. Mrs. Jud Welch moved here this and one sister, Mrs. Sola Mae Lee. Wise, Katherine Chambers, Joe week. Maurice Foster spent Sunday **Advertisement - An extra pair of Chas. G. Bridwell moved to the afternoon with J. M. Foster and trousers worth $6.00 with all suits Baptist parsonage Tuesday. family. and overcoats tailored to measure. The many friends of John Cook are Superior Woolen Mills, Louisville Roy Masden and wife are sick. glad to see him out again. ***County Court Chas. Rodgers and family have flu, Misses Willie Mae Ridgway, all doing nicely, except one boy, A large crowd was in town Monday Dorothy Samuels and Mayme Albert. He is improving. attending County Court. Several Stephens spent Thursday in wills were read and probated. Mrs. Emerson Welch is on the sick Louisville. Among them was the will of Dr. list. Thomas and wife. Dr. and Mrs. Ridgway were called to Mrs. R. P. Sharp is sick. West Point Tuesday to see Mr. F. M. ***Safe in France Hardy, who is seriously ill. Mr. W. T. Foster, of Louisville, We have just received a card from spent the week end with his mother, Miss Blanche Howlett had as her Carl Samuels, who is over in France. Mrs. Margaret Foster. guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. It was dated Oct. 28 and it said he Starks and two children of Mrs. Robt. Hardesty spent one day was doing fine and well. Louisville. last week with Mrs. R. P. Sharp, ***Mr. Edd Rodgers, trustee at who is sick; also Mrs. Thos. Barrall, Miss Blanche Howlett spent Shades, was called home a short Mrs. Louis Barrall, and Miss Josie Monday with Mrs. Bell Maraman. time ago on account of the fatal S. Barrall spent one day recently Mrs. J. B. Stark, of Louisville, was illness of his son, Gordon, who was with Mrs. Sharp. a victim of the Flu epidemic, which the guest of Mrs. M. Foster last Mrs. R. P. Sharp’s sister is with her was followed by pneumonia. week. now. ***Advertisement - ***Resolution of Respect Mr. Sam Quick, of Louisville, spent At a meeting of the Winner’s Club Damaged by Smoke and Water, This the week end with his brother, Mr. Auxiliary, ARC, a Resolution of is the opportunity of a lifetime. Jno. Quick. Furniture Sale. Taylor-Gerber & Respect adopted. Signed, Mrs. S. S. Mr. R. P. Fannon is spending some Dengler, 417 West Market, Barger, Mrs. E. R. Ash, Mrs. J. A. time with his family. Crenshaw, Mrs. J. D. Farnsworth, Louisville. committee. (Not transcribed in full) Mrs. Roy Maraman and baby are ***Public Sale, Nov. 23. On the spending a few days with her aunt, account of the Government taking ***Dies in England Mrs. J. B. Myers. over my land, I will not be able to Mr. L. P. Hibbs, of Leaches, son of farm. I will sell at my farm on Salt Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hibbs of this River about 6 miles below Pitts

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Miss Melissa Brewer spent the week to Hebron Cemetery, Nov. 8th. Bro. School at Clermont postponed for end with her sister, Mrs. Tom Bell from Lebanon Junction made another week, still a few cases of Stillwell. such a comforting talk. Flu. Mrs. Margaret Foster has returned The many friends extend their love Let us not wait for our heros to die home after spending several days and heart felt sympathy to the to honor them, but why not erect a with her brother, O. P. Means and bereaved ones. monument in the town of Shepherdsville on the old Court daughter, Mrs. John Chambers near The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Shepherdsville. House Square for Bullitt County’s C. F. Troutman and family extend soldier boys. Being a small county, their love and deepest sympathy over Mrs. R. P. Sharp remains very sick. the entire list could easily be the sad death of Millard. Mrs. R. C. Hardesty is with her for a chiseled on the monument. Think it few days. Howard and Claud Holsclaw leave over while the boys are coming Mrs. Roy Masden continues ill. where their work calls them home. Monday. C. E. Rodgers and family are over Mrs. J. H. Sanders and children, who the Flu. Mr. W. Thompson has moved to were among the latest flu victims, Glenn farm. have completely recovered. News of the sad death of Vernon Holsclaw reached us Thursday Warren Foster spent a day and night Italy is sending to the US a special morning. Vernon had been in the recently with his mother, Mrs. commission, headed by Marconi, service three months at Camp Maggie Foster. bearing priceless gifts to show appreciation of America’s part in the Sheridan, Alabama. Vernon was Mrs. Louis Barrall is on the sick list. learning the Signal Corps and was war. The gifts consist of historical young and handsome, bright and Mr. Frank Goldsmith spent Monday papers in the hand writing of cheery. He had a bright future before with R. B. Holsclaw and friends in Christopher Columbus, Amerigo him, but God knows best. these parts. Vespucci. Vernon’s going is one of the saddest. Mrs. R. C. Hardesty and Miss ***Pictures Show resumed. Margaret spent Sunday afternoon We know not that want him back ***A Frenchman and a German with Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Kelley. here suffering, but he will be greatly prisoner were talking when the missed by all who knew him. Mr. Wm. Dillander is much better. German said that God was on his Gertrude, his sister, was with him a side, when the Frenchman said he week before God called him home. November 22, 1918 didn’t give a damn, as the Americans were on their side. Vernon married Aug. 1917, to Miss ***School News ***Red Cross Work Far From Verna Snawder. They were so well The assistant State Inspector, Jas. W. Finished. mated. He leaves his young wife, Davis, was here and inspected the father, mother, two sisters, four County Supt. office. “Carry On” is the key note of a brothers, Howard, who is in the statement from National Misses Willie Chickering and service, a mechanic at the Aeroplane Headquarters. Even with peace, Christina Skinner were in town Field near Dayton, Claud, whose work will go on. Millions of our Friday. interest is in West Va., Emmitt and American boys are still under arms, Chas. at home. He leaves a host of Mr. F. G. Caldwell has been thousands of them are sick and relatives and friends to mourn his appointed from Ky to get up a brief wounded. Owing to a shortage of loss. history of the Kentuckians who have shipping, it may take a year to bring The remains were brought from the been in the service. them back from France, but whatever the time, our protecting station to Mr. Goldsmith’s, one of Miss Edna Starks, who has taught arms must be about them. Vernon’s warmest friends, where the for several years at Pleasant Hill, has family, relatives and friends met. just sent in her resignation. She From there, his remains were taken accepted a large school in Alabama.

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Let every Red Cross member show farmers. Photo - One man with his Shepherdsville and Mt. Washington our soldiers that we are enlisted for tractor is doing the work of three Pike known as the Joe Dickey place, no less period than they. men and nine horses. (Article) opposite Proctor’s Store. (List) Leslie Figg. Bert Hall, Auctioneer. ***For Sale - Pure bred Bourbon ***Notice to Dog Owners Dinner furnished by the Woman’s Red Turkeys, Hens, $3.00; Toms, Under a recent act of the Legislature, Missionary Society of the ME $4.00. Mrs. Jas. Love, Belmont. all owners of dogs must on or before Church of Mt. Washington. ***Camp Knox to be Permanent January 1, 1919, procure a license ***Advertisement Training Post. and tag for each dog owned by him. This license may be procured from U. S. Army Shoes, best for all U. S. Employment service ordered to the County Clerk of county of which purposes. J. Zoll & Son, Market at recruit labor to complete work on the owner is a resident. Twelfth. Est. 1867. The West End’s four units. Capacity to house 45,000 High Grade Shoe Store. men. (Article) ***Lost - While moving from my home near Belmont to ***Advertisement ***War Cost All Nations 200 Shepherdsville on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Billion. Just received a new stock of Stevens I lost a sack of dried apples. Finder strong Army shoes. Call and get US officials begin study of please return to Mrs. Maggie Welch prices before buying. Buky’s Cash Germany’s ability to restore invaded and receive reward. Store. countries and pay off indemnities. ***Correction Leniency propaganda seen. (Article) ***Farm Wanted In our last issue, where it stated at O. ***Memorial Service for Corp. D. About 40 to 60 acres, will trade city P. Jacobs, who has served several Millard Troutman, who was killed property or buy on terms of $400 to years in the Standing Army, had $600 a year. Chas. Donahue, 803 on the battlefield in France on been made a Major and had gone th will be held at the Dresden Ave., Louisville. October 4 over the top several times. We have Methodist Church in Shepherdsville ***Buys Residence Here th been requested by his father, who Friday, Nov. 24 . gave us the news, that it was a Mr. Len Daugherty, who sold his mistake. He is stationed at Camp ***Roll of Honor - The following farm to the Government at Stithton, Knox. soldiers from this county have made has bought the Joe Jeffries residence the supreme sacrifice: ***United War Work Campaign on the Lick Road and will move to it this week. Oscar Paul Schaefer Report on the collection made from David Millard Troutman the various school districts. ***Killed in France Bazil Glasgow Mentions the Grand work of Prof. As we go to press, the sad news Sanders and C. L. Croan with ***Resolution of Respect for Corp. comes that Chas. Milam and Elmer Shepherdsville district with a quota David Millard Troutman. (Not F. Monroe were killed in France on of $200, raised $500. At Barrallton, transcribed) .... records of our Oct. 22. chapter. Mrs. Kate Brooks, Mrs. J. Alden Barrall, seventy years old. Letitia H. Wilson, Mrs. S. H. went out in the cold weather and ***Mt. Eden raised $86.50. At Bardstown Ridgway. Chas. Hardesty and a friend from Junction, Misses Ethel Newman and Camp Taylor spent the week end ***18,000 Yanks will start home Mary Jane Trunnell have raised with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. soon. First shipload of American $75.00 troops will embark from France in Hardesty. Chas. hopes to go to next few days. (Article) ***Public Sale France. ***Vital Importance of Good Nov. 30. As I have sold my farm and There was quite a crowd of young Farming. Unique plan devised by the will move to another state, I will sell people spent Sunday with Miss Agriculture College of the all my stock, farming implements, Margaret Hardesty, Misses Lula University of Kentucky to aid crop and feed, etc. On Ashby, Christina Skinner, Willie

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Chickering, Earl McNutt, Earl Chas. Hardesty’s Battery 13th passed Camp Upton, a large bunch came in Armstrong, Gussie Ridgway, Gussie the best examinations Saturday from Camp Taylor, but we did not Quick. All had a most enjoyable day. morning. Chas. is going to finish the get among them. I suppose there course in the Battery. were some among them. Schools are open now, and Miss Margaret Hardesty returned to her Chas.’s friend, Mr. Edwards of Well, mother, we had quite a fine school this week. South Carolina, a Methodist time with our money “over here”. preacher, enlisted. He gave up one of The first few days we were here, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barrall, Miss the best churches in S. C. to help the when we would go into a store to Josie and grandmother Barrall (who boys. buy anything, all we could do was is 83 years of age, so well and give them a large amount and then ***Somewhere in France wonderful) Misses Gertrude, Jane they could take out what was coming Eva Holsclaw, Mrs. Verna Dear Mother and Father: to them, but we soon found out how Holsclaw, and Emmitt spent Sunday to count it. with Mrs. Maggie Foster and family. Just a few lines as I have arrived over seas all OK and having a fine Well, mother, that is all I can say. I Mr. Chas. Barrall, his son, sister-in- time. I like this country over here will have to close for this time as it law, Mrs. McGowan and son , of the fine, it is an awful pretty place. leaves me in the best of health and city, spent Thursday and Friday with having a fine time, hoping these few We had a fine time coming over Mr. Thos. and Louis Barrall’s lines reaches you all the same. You seas, everyone almost got seasick the family. already have my address. first two days, but after that, it was Master Tommy Wilson is spending all over. So bye, bye with love and best a few days with his aunt, Mrs. J. B. wishes to all. Your Loving Son, I am sure glad we are over here, for Myers. Johnie Snider. I had begun to think that we were Miss Jane Eva Holsclaw has not going to get to go at all. You ***Personal returned to the city after spending a know I have been waiting for almost Mrs. C. E. Hardy and daughter, Miss week or ten days at home. Jane is a twos years to make the trip and am lovely girl. Her folks and many Marguerite, of Memphis, Tenn, here at last, and believe me, I would friends will miss her so. spent last week with Dr. and Mrs. not take anything for my trip. Just Ridgway. Mrs. R. C. Hardesty and Miss what I have seen of the country, it is Margaret spent one afternoon last certainly a pretty country and these Mr. C. R. Ratliff, Mrs. Sue week with Mrs. R. C. Sharp, who is people over here think the world and Maraman, Mr. and Mrs. Ewing much better. all of the “Yanks”. Crenshaw and Hugo Maraman visited Miss Ollie Lea Maraman Mrs. Roy Masden is much improved. Well, mother, it is quite a job to Sunday at Nazareth and taking Miss write a letter now, for when you get Mrs. Gib Daugherty spent Sunday Ollie and all went to Bardstown and started to writing, there is something afternoon with Mr. R. B. Holsclaw spent the day. that you cannot write. Therefore, I and family. can only write and tell you how I am Miss Pauline Pace visited relatives Mrs. Roy Maraman and baby are getting along and that is fine. Hope in Louisville Saturday and Sunday. with Mrs. J. B. Myers. the same of you all over there. Mr. and Mrs. John McGowan and Mrs. Thos. Barrall is spending a few I do not know how often you will get son, C. T. Barrall and little son, and days in the city. my mail, for you see, I am overseas Mrs. Philip Smither, all of now, and it is not like over there. I Louisville, were guests of T. J. Mr. Louis Barrall and family and don’t know how often the mail Barrall and family last week. grandmother Barrall spent one day leaves, but I will write often. recently with Mr. Lee Samuels and Miss Kate Napier, of Park, KY is family. I hope we will get to see some of the with her sister, Mrs. R. P. Sharp near home boys over here, which I Mt. Eden. Mrs. Sharp, who has been Mr. Robt. Hardesty spent Monday in suppose we will. The night we left very ill, is improving. Shepherdsville.

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Mrs. Margaret Foster and family F. G. Thomas, the painter, has just his permanent home, as good entertained the following guests finished painting the fine residence citizens are what we need. of Mr. S. P. Smith at Belmont. Sunday: Mrs. C. H. Barrall, Mr. and ***Our Soldier Boys, a poem by Mrs. L. M. Barrall, Mrs. Vernon Robt. Ice, wife and Mrs. F. G. Mrs. Lydia Bridwell Wood. Holsclaw, Misses Gertrude and Jane Thomas spent Sunday with Chester Eva Holsclaw, Josie Barrall and Mr. ***Pleasant Grove Roby and family. Emmitt Holsclaw. Miss Hazel Hall spent Friday night Several of the boys, who are Mrs. Thomas Barrall went to with her cousin, Miss Floye Owen. working at Camp Knox, spent Louisville Monday to spend some Sunday here. Mrs. Ida Hecker spent one day the time with her son and family. past week with her sister, Mrs. Mrs. W. F. Monroe spent Saturday Chas. Hardesty and a soldier friend Bettie Harris, near Mt. Washington. in the city. from Camp Taylor spent Sunday at Mrs. Kate (sic) spent a day last week Several new cases of the Flu have his home. with Lou Stalling’s family. been reported at Clermont. Several cases of the Flu are reported Mr. Rollie Newton and Mrs. Lillie R. L. Simmons, of Brooks, spent in the Mt. Eden neighborhood. Two Harris surprised their many friends Monday here. members of Geo. Snawder’s family by getting married. and a son of Jas. Shepherd and Josie Mr. J. F. Hagan, formerly of Barrall. Mrs. Bernice Owen and Miss Inez Washington County, who has bought Bishop spent a day and night with the Thompson place in Leaches, Mrs. S. L. Lee, of Louisville spent the former’s aunt, Mrs. Henry Bell, spent Wednesday here. the week end with Mrs. C. G. last week. Troutman. Mr. Clarence Holsclaw and wife, Mrs. Ollie Ridgway and Rollie who have been laid up with the flu, Miss Mary Palmer Combs was the Newton spent Sunday with their are better and will soon be out again. guest of Mrs. Richard Moore last brother, Chas. Newton, near Victory. week. Dr. Holsclaw, of Zoneton, spent Jessie Jones is ill with the measles. Mrs. Lelia Stallings spent Sunday Thursday here. with her husband’s parents, Mr. and Mr. Mitch Moore has the flu. Tommie Wilson spent last week in Mrs. Stallings. Lower Bullitt, snaring rabbits. Geo. Gentry has been ill with Mrs. Gild spent Sunday with Mr. muscular rheumatism. Mrs. Roy Maraman and daughter, and Mrs. Lon Lee. Miss Betty Griffin, are the guests of Mrs. Robt. Grant and daughter, Mrs. Sara E. Lee leaves this week Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Myers. Anna Lee, spent one day recently for Texas to spend the winter with with Mrs. K. S. Grant. Tommie Wilson spent last week her daughter, Mrs. B. A. Owen, in with Mr. J. B. Myers. Mike Brumley and family were San Antonio. recent guests of Clay Whitledge and Obe Funk, of Brooks, was here Mrs. Howell Smith and son, Wm. wife. Wednesday on business. Lee, returned home LaGrange last Will King, wife and daughter, Sam ***Welcome to Mr. Hagan Sunday. Orms and wife, and Miss Glacie Mr. Joe Able, of Cupio, spent The people of Bullitt are glad to Orms were guests Sunday of J. W. Monday night here. Mr. Able has welcome Mr. J. E. Hagan and family Lloyd and wife. of Washington County, here, who bought the Thompson place near Born to the wife of Lyman Hall, have bought the Port Thompson Valley Sta, and will move to it soon. Nov. 12th, a boy, Eugene Rodman. farm in Leaches. Mr. Hagan is Henry Able and wife of Barrallton apparently a gentleman in every Mrs. Joe Dickey and two daughters spent Monday here. respect, and we hope he will like so spent Friday night and Saturday with A very small crowd was in town well that he will make this county Mrs. Kate Hall. Monday.

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Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman have ***Victory Jonce Clark, wife and daughter, the sincere sympathy of their friends Miss Edyth, spent Sunday with Mrs. The Flu ban has been lifted and Miss here in the death of their son at the Clark’s brother, Preston Lutes and Mollie Roby opened her school here battle front, and we sympathize with family, and Mrs. O. P. Basham spent after being closed for the past five all who have lost loved ones in this Friday with John Jones and wife. weeks. great struggle and we thank God for Jack Lane and family are the Victory which brought our Henry Jones and wife, John Jones entertaining company from the city. Nation peace. and wife, Mrs. Arp Harmon spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Miss Zora Raymond spent week end Born to the wife of Posey Grant, Jones. in the city. Nov. 14th, a boy, Virgil Duane. Burr Roby, wife and baby, Ernest Miss Edna Grant and uncle, Robt. Misses Edna Grant and Sudie and Ola Roby, wife and baby, Lillian Grant, returned home from Jefferson Ridgway were afternoon guests were guests of Jas. Roby and wife after visiting relatives. Friday of Mrs. T. H. Wise. Sunday. Ronald Jones, one of our Pleasant November 29, 1918 N. H. Nusz sold his farm last week Grove boys, is very ill at Camp to the Owen Bro. We regret very ***School News Taylor with pneumonia, which much to have Mr. Nusz and family followed measles. Mr. Chas. Howlett, of Pitts Point, is to leave us, but welcome our seriously ill and his daughter, Miss Mrs. Kate Hall received word last newcomers. Edyth, who is teaching at Chappell’s week that her son, Robt. Hall Jr had To the family of H. H. Hibbs, we Ridge has closed her school until landed safe overseas. extend our deepest sympathy in there is a change in his condition. Louis Stallings is now prepared to behalf of their dead don, Lupearl, A specialist was called Monday and grind and crush every Saturday. whose body is expected to arrive an operation will probably be from London, England. “Lucy”, as Everett Armstrong and wife and performed soon. he was formally (sic) called, was Dave Armstrong recently visited known and liked by this whole Miss Edna Starks and Nettie May, Walter Armstrong’s family near vicinity and was made very much her sister, have resigned their Shepherdsville. sad when the telegram was read schools in this county to accept a John Whitledge and wife spent stating his death. two room school in Alabama. Saturday afternoon in Henry Adams and John Speire, of Miss Verna Funk has given up her Shepherdsville. Louisville, arrived Sunday at the school at Brooks and has a position ***Advertisement home of Jesse Roby to spend a few at Stithton. days this week hunting. Logsdon’s 15 day Cash Sale. Chas. Hardesty attended the Drygoods, Shoes, groceries, O. P. Basham and wife and Mrs. memorial services here Sunday to hardware and china ware price list. Fronia Mitchel were visitors of B. D. the memory of Corp. Millard Will pay highest price for your Burch and wife. Troutman. produce. No delivery at these prices. Iley Jones, Ola Roby, Oral Basham Charles expects to finish his military W. M. Logsdon, Clermont, KY. and Vernon Jones motored to training at the big Army school at ***Death Louisville Saturday. Camp Taylor. Mr. Jas. Chappell died at his home John Burch and family, of Ernest Funk and family expect to Thursday morning at Brooks and Bardstown, spent the week end with move to Beechmont soon. was buried Friday in the Sanders relatives here. Ernest is a former trustee at Cupio Cemetery. He was about 80 years Rollie Newton, of Pleasant Grove, and one the most popular men of old. He leaves a wife and two sons, spent Sunday with his brother, Chas. that section, and is leaving because G. M. Chappell of Sonora and Bud Newton and family. his farm is in the Stithton Army Chappell of Texas. Range.

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There now seems to be no doubt that used by British in 1521. Minie rifle and Ernest B. I would like to see a part of Bullitt County will be taken invented about 1883. Battering ram him. Would give anything if I could oven by Camp Henry Knox, along had its beginning with Artemones, see you all, but I want to get the the river at least as far as the old 441 B.C. (Highlights only) Kaiser before I come home. Hibbs farm now owned by J. E. ***German Collapse The rain is holding us back now, and Chappell. we are having a pretty easy time. Field Marshal vonHindenberg said The Government appraisers have Did Aline register? Well, mother, as the threat of famine caused the fixed a price and made an offer on this is all for this time, with love and acceptance of the Armistice. the Hibbs or Chappell farm, Davis, best wishes to all. Your son, William (Article) Daugherty and perhaps several E. Brinner. ***Somewhere in France others by this time. ***To the Citizens of Bullitt Horrie C. Thompson, a former Dear Mother: County. trustee at Cedar Grove, was reported I am well and hope you are the same. It is highly appropriate that the Tuesday as having been killed in Received your letter yesterday. Sure citizens of Bullitt County should France several weeks ago. was glad to hear from you and glad erect a lasting memorial in honor of Mr. Elmer F. Monroe, who was all are well. the soldiers of the County who gave killed in battle in France, is a their lives in the cause of liberty, It seems like it has been two years brother of Misses Ruby and Lillian either upon the field of battle or since I saw you. Every time I go to Monroe, teachers in this county and elsewhere in the service. eat, I wish it was your cooking. Let a nephew of Jailer W. F. Monroe me hear as soon as you can how Their memories will live as long as and Ex-Sheriff, J. B. Monroe. father is. the life of any of us in existence There is plenty of flu yet to be found shall continue, but their names I heard from my old friend at in the county, but seems to be a should be written on an enduring Belmont. Tell Aline I would like to milder form than at first. monument so that future generations see him. We sure do have a time may know the death they died and over here. Tell Wm. Roller hello for Ex-Senator Charles Carroll and draw inspiration and encouragement me, I would like to see him. I was other prominent men will probably therefrom. discuss here Circuit Court day, the glad to hear Ben didn’t pass. I would possibility of a suitable memorial for like for you to write to John for me, In order to form an organization for “our boys” who have served with the tell him I am well, hope him the this purpose, all citizens of Bullitt colors in the Great War just closed. same. Was glad to hear Aline and County who are interested in same, father went to the fair, guess they are asked to meet in Shepherdsville, ***Origin of War Weapons. had a good time, would like to have Monday, Dec. 9, 1918, in the Circuit Muskets first used in 1414 during been with them. Court room for the purpose of the siege of Arris; Bayonet came in considering this suggestion. Signed. I have seen some of my old friends 1670. The first standing army was from Deatsville. If you can, let me C. L. Croan, Charles Carroll, S. B. formed by Saul, in 1903 B.C. The know where George is, tell Aline I Stephens, J. W. Croan, Clarence catapult was invented by Dionysuis have sure beat him. I have got me a Dawson, V. H. Rouse, J. W. Barrall, 399 B.C. The sword came from French girl, and he has none at all, S. B. Simmons, Conrad Maraman, J. ancient Egypt. Bullets of stone were and she is sure cute. I will send you H. Combs, J. R. Zimmerman, O. W. used in 1514, while bombs came her picture and you can see for Pearl, C. P. Bradbury, H. H. Combs, into general use in 1634. Cannons yourself. You may laugh, but that Wm. Howlett, J. W. Hardaway, date back to 1383, used by the won’t hurt me, I also heard from her Chas. G. Bridwell, A. F. Brooks, E. English. Iron bullets were first yesterday. E. McCormick, W. F. Monroe, mentioned in 1550. Pistols were Daniel Gober, L. Ridgway, Ora L. How are the boys making out on the used by the British calvary in 1544. Roby, W. S. Rouse. Revolving chamber breech pistol Rail Road these warm days, guess it invented by Colt in 1835. Muskets is pretty warm. Tell Jess Knapper

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***The Red Cross Institute for the Mrs. Margaret Foster spent several valley, surrounded by beautiful tree Blind will transport to Baltimore and days last week with Mrs. Maria covered mountains. Foster and friends in Shepherdsville. maintain the relative who will be A stone’s throw from the American responsible for the care of the blind Miss Margaret Foster spent Friday Cemetery, where he rests, is a little man when he returns to his home. and Saturday with her uncle and French Catholic church, This relative will be instructed side aunt, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means. approximately 500 years old. There by side with the blinded soldier in is a French School close by, and the Government training school, that Mrs. John Chambers spent Thursday every evening after school hours, a the man’s family may know his with her sister, Miss Margaret throng a little French girls, led by difficulties and ambitions and avoid Foster. their teacher, bring flowers and plant the mental deterioration resulting Mr. A. J. Snawder and Miss Verrina them on the American graves and from false sympathy. (sic) Mudd spent Sunday with Mrs. every morning, they come with their ***Roll of Honor W. P. Foster. cans of water and sprinkle them. The following soldiers from this Misses Gertrude Holsclaw and Two flowers are planted always on county have made the supreme Margaret Foster called on Mrs. J. B. the new grave the day of the burial, sacrifice: Myers and Mrs. Roy Maraman and before the week is over, through Thursday afternoon. the efforts of the children, the grave Frank Evans, Lebanon Junction has become a bed of roses. Oscar Paul Schaefer, Chapeze ***Children Honor Dead ***Personal D. M. Troutman, Shepherdsville. By Decorating Graves of American Basil Glasgow, Mt. Washington. Soldiers, Chaplain Writes Miss Thelma Lee was called home Chas. Milam, Shepherdsville this week on account of the illness of Elmer F. Monroe, Lebanon Junction Side light on the care and attention her mother. Ed Sanders, Brooks given by French children to the Horrie Thompson, Shepherdsville grave of American soldiers in France Jas. Hardaway spent Monday are found in a letter just received by morning in the city. ***Mt. Eden Henry J. Snyder, 233 Fosdick Mrs. W. J. Mebne (or Mehne) and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Miller, of Gap Avenue, jeweler, from Chaplain P. little daughter, Sara Elizabeth, of L. Monoghan, of the American in Knob, entertained the following Louisville, spent Thursday with Expeditionary Forces, announcing guests Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Miss Blanch Howlett. Hardesty, Robt. Jr, Miss Margaret of the death of his son, Henry, Oct. 9th. Mrs. Mary Lee, of Louisville, was Mt. Eden, Corp. Chas. Hardesty of Miss Edna B. Snyder, of the Mabley the guest of Mrs. M. Foster Camp Taylor, Richard Hardesty and & Carew Company and a sister of Wednesday. Miss Sallie Whitman, of Louisville. Henry Snyder, also received a postal Miss Josie Barrall spent Sunday card from her brother, in which he Misses Mary Palmer Combs and afternoon with Mrs. R. P. Sharp and said he was in the best of health. Blanch Howlett spent Saturday with Mrs. John H. Bell. sister. Report on the death of Henry Snyder Mrs. Thos. Barrall has returned has not been confirmed through the P. K. Miller and family, of home after spending several days in War Department at Washington, but Jeffersontown, spent Sunday with the city. as all letters received from him by W. F. Joyce and family. his family bear dates previous to Lon Hatfield, of Clermont, spent Mrs. R. C. Holsclaw, Miss Gertrude Oct. 9, they have accepted Chaplain Monday here. and Chas. Holsclaw spent Saturday Monaghan’s letters as an unofficial with Mrs. Robt. Hardesty. notice of his death. Chaplain J. B. Monroe and wife spent Sunday Mrs. Verna Holsclaw spent several Monaghan writes from Base with relatives here. Hospital No. 15 in part as follows: days last week with her sisters, Mrs. Senator Carroll and family have J. M. Foster and Mrs. W. P. Foster. I cannot mention the name of your returned to the city. son’s resting place. It is situated in a

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Mathew Colvin, of Barrallton, was Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Heartick, Mr. Ed Sanders - News was received in town Monday. and Mrs. J. B. Monroe and Rev. R. Sunday morning stating that Ed M. Wheat of Louisville were guests Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Miss Effie Johnson spent the week of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman Sanders, was killed in France on end with Miss Vivian Shafer. Sunday. Sept. 24. He left in April of this Mr. J. C. Holsclaw and wife have year. C. T. Meredith and son, Winfrey, returned to their home at Mountain spent Sunday with Mrs. M. E. Frank Smith - We see in the casualty Top. Meredith. list where Frank Smith, of Belmont, Sergt. T. L. Nelson from Harrisburg, Ky, was killed in France. We so far Mrs. Margaret Foster was the guest Ark., spent the week end with Dr. J. have failed to find out who he is as of Mrs. Maria Foster a few days last H. Shafer. He is stationed at Camp no one seems to know him. week. Taylor. Horrie Thompson - The sad news Mrs. Albert Huber, of Louisville, John D. James was here Tuesday, he was received here Monday morning was a week end visitor of Mrs. Roy was telephoning to his girl, and announcing the death of Horrie Maraman. cutting about the premises like a Thompson, who was killed in France four year old. John has certainly Miss Dove Lash spent Sunday with on Sept. 24. Mr. Thompson was one drunk some of Squard’s Life Elixir Mrs. Conrad Maraman. of Bullitt’s best young men. He was for he grows younger and more married last Xmas to Miss Viva Mrs. Oscar Kulmer spent Tuesday in active as the years go by. Roby. the city with her sister, Mrs. Miss Ruby Hill, of the city, spent Thompson. ***Card of Thanks last week with Miss Zora Raymond. Miss Maud O’Brian was in We wish to thank our relatives, Willace (sic) Roney, of Philadelphia, Louisville a few days this week. friends and neighbors for their has arrived to spend some time with kindness shown during the illness R. H. Smith, of Louisville, spent relatives here. and death of husband and father, Wednesday here. Ellis Jasper. Also appreciate the John Pendleton spent Wednesday ***Notice - Positively no hunting or visits and the comforting words from with W. E. Ashby and family. trespassing will be allowed on my our pastor and wife, the Rev. and Misses Irene Moredock, Zora land without my own permission. Mrs. H. B. Wilhoyte. Mrs. Annie Rayman and nieces, Kathryn and Anyone caught hunting or Smith Jasper and children, Maynard Rita Nusz, are with Mrs. Howell trespassing will be prosecuted to the and Marion Jasper. full extent of the law. J. C. Smith for the winter. ***Mt. Washington Holsclaw. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Wilson Jean McGee, of the Great Lakes, ***Killed in France entertained Chaplain Ryan and Mrs. spent and a day and night with his Ryan and Rev. Shacklette at dinner Charles Milam - News has reached parents, W. L. McGee and wife. Sunday. here that Chas. Milam was killed in Royce Swearingen, of Camp Buell, action in France on Oct. 22. He was Mrs. W. S. Bates and daughter, Mrs. is at home on furlough. Alice Jackson and D. A. Bates Jr, of a popular young man of this place Okolona, spent Sunday with Mr. and and left here in the April call. Mrs. N. H. Braithwaite spent a few Mrs. C. F. Troutman. days last week with her sister, Mrs. Elmer F. Monroe - News has Herman Greten, in Louisville. Mrs. Will Nusz and daughters, H. A. reached here that Mr. Elmer F. Nusz and wife, Misses Ruby Hill, Monroe, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Mrs. Alice Colling and daughter Geneva Swearingen, Messrs H. H. Monroe, of Lebanon Junction, was were week end guests of friends in Combs and Will Swearingen were killed in France in September. He New Albany. was one of the best young men in guests of J. L. Rayman’s family After having church services Sunday that part of the county. Sunday. week, we were again churchless, several new cases of flu were

Page 242 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 reported the past week and all stores Mr. Wm. Dawson, a well known Mr. Chester Hill, of the Belmont and public places have been notified farmer living near Solitude, died at school board, and one of the to close at 6 p.m. and to post signs his home Sunday. He is survived by county’s best men has just sold his for all flu victims to remain outside. a number of friends and relatives in farm to Mr. T. L. Coakley and will School was to open Monday, but it Bullitt and Nelson County and is the sell his fine dairy and stock soon at is again delayed. father-in-law of trustee S. B. public auction. Simmons, Chairman of the ***Rural Carrier Examination open Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Porter have Shepherdsville School Board. moved into their new home just to both men and women. Troll - completed at Oakland Park. Trustee D. B. Wiggington, of Examiner. Whitfield, a fine neighbor and friend Rev. D. R. Peak was called to ***Another Bullitt County Boy will move to Louisville soon, having Loretta last week by the illness of Killed Over There sold his farm, stock, etc a few weeks his brother, Robt. Peak, who died a ago. Mrs. Lillie Thompson, of 932 few minutes before Bro. Peak Franklin Ave. received a telegram on Prof. C. G. Bridwell was called to reached him. Mr. Peak’s home was Nov. 25th bearing the message that Paris Island Sunday to visit his son, in Louisville, and he had gone to her oldest son, Corp. Horrie Bruce who is seriously ill with visit relatives when he became ill of Columbus Thompson, who has been pneumonia. flu and Spinal Meningitis. He was somewhere in France since last May buried in Cave Hill. Miss Bertha Trunnell, popular was killed in action on Sept. 29. teacher at Glenn Ella, was a recent Word has just been received here of This message brings out a many a week end guest at the home of John the death of Winfield Miller, of flu, tear from the eyes of the many James and sister at Victory. at City Hospital in Louisville. He relatives and friends of this well was the son of A. L. Miller, of Miss Mary Ball, probably the most known boy in this county where he Zoneton, who several years ago was popular and best equipped teacher was born and reared until about two proprietor of the Cyclone Store here. we have ever had and who is now years ago when he went to The young folks here are at work on located in Washington, DC, is Louisville where he made his home a drama to be presented here Xmas spending a few days here this week. until he was called to the colors to week for benefit of Red Cross. fight for his country and loved ones. The following teachers attended the Definite announcement will be made teachers meeting at Leaches He was born July 22, 1888. He spent later. Saturday: Alleen Swearingen, Edyth his last few days of civilian life in ***Wounded in France Clark, Neva Magruder, Hallie this county on Sept. 29th, 1917 on Magruder, Elizabeth Weller and Ora Oct. 3, 1917, he entered Camp Word was received by Chas. F. L. Roby. Taylor, where he took military Stephens through the Red Cross that training until March 29th, 1918, then Prof. H. H. Cherry, of the Western their son, George J. Stephens lies in he was moved to Camp Servia, S.C.. Normal School has announced for the Bath War Hospitals from severe From there, he was sent to New the Democratic nomination for gun shot wounds in the right arm York, remaining there a few days, he Governor of Kentucky. and thigh he received while fighting sailed with the 30th Division for in France Oct. 14. He belongs to Co. Lieut. Gov. Jas. D. Black, of France and had seen many German D 120th Inf. 30 Division. Bourborsville has also announced, shells burst as he was going over the A few days later, received a letter while Lawrence Finn and Percy top for the fourth time. Raley are probably “starters”. from the Red Cross that he is now During the time he was at Camp suffering from the influenza. Rev. B. M. Shacklett has been Taylor, he was married to Miss December 6, 1918 employed as principal of the Violetta Roby and besides this Elizabethtown high school by the broken hearted young wife, he ***School News trustees of the school board. He is an leaves his mother, two brothers, experienced teacher. Willie and Albert Thompson, the latter being Somewhere in France

Page 243 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 with the 39th Division, a Commdr. Medical Corps. CSM County. (Three paragraphs grandmother, a host of aunts, uncles, Commanding describing life, farming, hunting, etc not transcribed - Edith) cousins, other relatives and friends. ***Misery Follows German He was of a loving, kind disposition, Occupation of Roumania - Clothing, I get home sick once in a while and wore a smile for each and every one Shoes and Food Shortage Causes run down to see my mother every and ready to render his service in Suffering. (Article) two years. This year I come up to call on my old schoolmate, W. F. time of need to all. ***New Oil Discoveries in Ky Monroe, I find him doing well and With his sorrowing relatives, his Louisville, Dec. 2 (By Wire) - The also holding the position of jailer. R. friends, too, patiently waited his McCombs Producing and Refining L. Samuels. return this fatal message of his fatal Company announces three more th ***Bullitt Circuit Court day the 29 , which seemed to be the successful complete wells. Two are unlucky day for him, throughout his in the “Big Sinking” districts, one New cases filed since last term of life as most of his experiences producing 400 bbls, the 250 bbls and court: seemed to come on this day of the a 100 bbl well near Torent, Ky. month until the end which was on Will Middleton VS L & N RR Mr. Abram Renick, of Winchester, the same. J. R. Claxton & J. B. Speed VS John Ky, President of the Company also It seems hard, we must give up one Bowman corroborates the statement that three so dear as this, but God knows best. additional wells are about J. A. Shelton & Will Lee VS Joe His Will be Done. completed. This makes 34 producing Funk and Ed Sutton wells now owned by this company. The family has the deepest sympathy Comth of KY VS Tom Perkins of the writer. ***Flu Spreading Again Comth of KY VS Wallace ***Mr. and Mrs. H. Hibbs Receives Several new cases of flu are reported Newberger Letter from Over Seas Regarding the in town and it is spreading through Death of Their Son, Lou Pearl. Comth of KY VS Bertie Harris &c the country. It is reported several Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hibbs: case up about Mt. Washington are Anna May Bottoms VS L & N RR bad cases. It is with the deepest regrets that I S. A. Honbeck (sic) VS Ma... impart to you the sad news of the ***Take Notice Strange. untimely death of your son, Lou Members of Bullitt Lodge #155, ***Public Sale Pearl Hibbs, Seaman, 2nd Class, F&AM - A letter from Supt. T. J. United States Naval Reserve Force. Having sold my farm at Belmont, I Adams of the Masonic Widows’ and He was admitted to this hospital, will offer for sale at Public Auction, Orphans’ Home of Louisville makes seriously ill with influenza on Oct. my dairy herd consisting of 15 head the usual solicitation for donations 28, 1918 and later developed of select cows and heifers, Babcock for Christmas for the widows and broncho pneumonia, from which he milk and cream tester, also horses, orphans. Brother B. B. Ball has been died at 8:15 p.m., Nov. 7, 1918. The hogs, and farming implements, appointed to receive the gifts of the end came very quietly and without harness, seed potatoes, and home brethren of this lodge. Send suffering. During his illness, he had household and kitchen furniture. promptly to Brother B. B. Ball or to every possible care and comfort. Chester A. Hill, Jas. Roney, Brother H. H. Combs, Secy. S. T. Auctioneer. His remains are being taken care of Hornbeck, Master. by the United States Navy, and have ***Pleasant Grove ***Bullitt County Boy received all honors due to them. (Can’t read first several listings) As I am a Bullitt County native that Please accept my heartfelt has strayed a good many miles away, Mrs. Will Queen, of Jeffersontown, condolence in your great loss. With I decided I would try to describe my spent several days last week with her much sympathy, I am, Your most present home, Beech, ND. I have daughter, Mrs. Virgie Figg. Sincerely, Condon K. Winn, taken a farm in Golden Valley

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Ronald Jones, who has been very ill ***Nearly Full Page Ad - McCombs You could actually hear June smile at Camp Taylor, we are glad to say Producing and Refining Company. Monday. Stocks for sale at $2.50 per Share is improving. We have been at a loss to know after Friday. Presently $2.00 per Mrs. Everett Armstrong spent a day where our Bankers were Sunday. share; Par value $4.00 per share. 84 last week with Mrs. Clara Simmons. producing wells, 17,000 acres of Mrs. Wm. Wade spent Saturday in Mrs. Jennie Whitledge and daughter, leases, 1,000 barrel refinery, 30 new the city. tank cars. Dividends 24% per Miss Roxie, spent Sunday with Ed Dr. and Mrs. Ridgway entertained annum. Abram Renick, President. Bridwell and wife. quite a number of their friends with Mr. Stafford, who has been ill for ***Personal a turkey dinner Thanksgiving. several weeks, was taken to the city Miss Zora Rayman spent Saturday Jackson Morrison, of Belmont, was Sunday for treatment. and Sunday in the city. here Wednesday. Louis Stallings and family E. B. Samuels, of Barrallton, spent Miss Gussie Quick and brother, entertained company Sunday. from Thursday till Sunday in Fred, had as their guests Sunday, Mrs. Hallie and Franklin Armstrong Leaches. Misses Willie Chickering, Christina spent Sunday with Everett Skinner, Minerva Pendleton, Lula Squire Weller, of Chapeze, spent Armstrong and family. Ashby and Margaret Hardesty, Monday here. Messrs Robt. Hardesty, Maurice Rev. Burns and wife spent a few N. B. Trunnell has left for the south Ridgway, Chas. Ashby, Earl days recently in the home of Geo. to spend the winter. Armstrong, Rus Hedgepath and Rev. Armstrong and wife. Hilery Burns. Mr. J. D. Stansfield and wife and Chas. Newton, wife and son, Mr. R. N. Hundley, of Springfield, Miss Gussie Quick, Maurice Leonard, of Victory, spent Sunday spent Sunday with Mr. J. E. Hagan Ridgway and Earl Armstrong spent with the family of Albert Bass. and wife. Thanksgiving with Miss Christina S. O. Armstrong and Tillman Skinner. Ben Crist, of Leaches, spent Monday Ridgway each sold a bunch of hogs here on business. Miss Maggie McClaskey spent the the past week. week end with her sister, Mrs. S. B. Mr. A. F. Brooks spent Monday Chester Gentry, wife and children Williams. here. were guests Sunday of the former’s Mrs. M. E. Meredith entertained at Mr. N. H. Hall has sold his farm to parents, W. L. Gentry and wife. Thanksgiving dinner. The following Mr. Ryan, of Nelson County. Uncle Barley Hall and wife guests were invited: Mr. and Mrs. J. entertained friends Sunday. Miss Zilpha and Eugenia Crist spent B. Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Meredith and son, Chas. Carroll’s ***Fine Stock Greenwell. family of Louisville, J. B. Combs Last Saturday, Arthur Newman took family, C. F. Troutman’s family, Mr. M. H. Roby was here Monday a truck load of very fine porkers to and Mrs. R. L. Troutman, morning. the city and brought back the price Mesdames Lee, Nusz, Rennison, of a small farm. Arthur is one of the Miss Mary Hall, of Washington DC, Miss Burkholder, H. H. Combs, J. I. best young farmers in the county, spent Monday here. Rickerson, Robt. Troutman and Miss keeps the best of stock and gets top Annie Troutman, and Frazier Lee’s The Fiscal Court was in session prices for all that he sells. family. The dinner was delightful Monday. and everyone who was ever in Mrs. ***U. S. Health Service Issues J. B. Monroe, of Louisville, spent Meredith’s home knows what a Warning. Increase in all respiratory Monday here. splendid hostess she is. diseases after the influenza epidemic probable. (Article) Mr. Neil Brooks spent Monday here Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means had as on business. their guests Thanksgiving Day: Mr.

Page 245 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 and Mrs. Corbitt Key, Mr. and Mrs. who is in France, saying he was on a Mrs. C. G. Bridwell of this place. R. A. Key and Mrs. Florence rest just back from a fight. Just a few weeks ago, young Phillips, all of Louisville. Bridwell went to Paris Island and Miss Minerva Pendleton is the guest joined the Marines. Shortly after of Lula Ashby. Mrs. C. Key, Mrs. R. Key and Mrs. entering the service, he was stricken O. P. Means spent Friday with Mrs. Miss Eunice Ridgway spent with pneumonia and his parents C. C. Daugherty. Thanksgiving at Bardstown with were notified. His father, Chas. G. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Troutman and friends. Bridwell, left for that place last daughters, of Louisville, spent Sunday night, and upon his arrival Mr. L. W. Nichols and Miss Mary Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. there, telegraphed back that his son had as guests for Thanksgiving Troutman. was very low, but there was hope. dinner: Mr. Velton and Emery Miss Lois Parson, of Louisville, was Miller of Valley Stat. and Pvt. Tuesday, a telegram was received the guests of Miss Nannie Hornbeck Sherley Miller of Camp Knox. which was very unfavorable, and on Sunday. Wednesday morning, the sad Misses Christina Skinner, Willie intelligence of Bruce’s death of Chickering, Margaret Hardesty and Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Means were in received. He was born and reared in several others took dinner Sunday the city Monday shopping. Leach’s and just a few weeks ago with Miss Gussie Quick. Mrs. J. J. Blankenship spent Monday removed with his parents to this with Mrs. Robt. Simmons at Salt W. B. Mattingly and family spent place. For several weeks prior to his River. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. joining the Marines, he worked in McKinley. his father’s garage, and made a C. A. Barrall spent Tuesday here. favorable impression upon all with Mrs. Ritchey has gone to Louisville The many friends of Miss Chrissie whom he came in contact. to spend the winter with her Ashby are glad to see her out again. daughter, Mrs. Chas. Ryan. We extend to the parents our deepest Anthony Snawder and wife spent sympathy in their great sorrow, and ***Book Lost Tuesday with Mrs. Sam Thurman. especially to the heart broken Entitled “The Life of Christ” was mother. Their son has become one of ***Cupio left at the Methodist Parsonage by the Nation’s immortals by dying in Rev. Brandon filled his appointment Rev. Hardin two years ago. Anyone the service of his country. having this book in their possession last Sunday at Knob Creek. ***Death of Mrs. Nora Thompson will please send same to me and Ernest Funk and family are leaving receive reward. Miss Sallie B. Mrs. Nora Thompson, wife of Elmer this vicinity today to make their Brown, Samuels, KY. Thompson, died at the Deaconess home in Louisville. We regret very Hospital, Louisville, Nov. 4. She is ***Wagon Bridge Repaired much to see good neighbors leave. survived by her husband, Elmer F. Mr. and Mrs. John Pendleton and The Champion Bridge Company will Thompson and five children, two daughters entertained the begin Monday laying a new floor Madeline, Pearl, Hazel, Paul and following guests to dinner on over the wagon bridge here, which Morris, a sister, Mrs. G. W. Thanksgiving: Misses Elizabeth and will stop travel over the bridge Swearingen, Woodlawn, Ky, J. M. Emma Smith and Lula Fern Ashby, during the day, they will arrange so Herps, Bondville, KY, L. V. Herps, Messrs C. F. Hedgepeth, G. H. you can travel after 5 p.m. in Pittsburg, Pa, and G. B. and W. C. Pendleton and three friends of evening and before 7 a.m. Please Herps of Bullitt County. Burial was Louisville, Corp. King, Pvt. take warning, not try to cross over at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Nov. 6. between these hours. Weatherford and Chas. Lemon of ***Mt. Eden West Point. ***Death of Bruce Bridwell Miss Gertrude L. Holsclaw is Mrs. Ambrose Skinner has just News has been received from Paris spending several days in the city. received a letter from her son, Julius, Island, S.C. of the death at that place of Bruce Bridwell, son of Mr. and

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Mr. Whitson Dillander and family Both are popular residents of that Miss Fanny Bell Melton, the primary have flu. community and their many friends teacher at Bardstown Junction was wish them a long and pleasant taken home last week with the flu. Mr. Wm. Dillander was very sick for married life. several days. Among the list of directors elected ***BYPU Program participants - Saturday for the 1919 Bullitt County Miss Melissa J. Brewer spent several Miss Martha Hornbeck, Margaret Fair, we find the names of Trustee days with her mother at Highland Sanders, Samuel Ridgway, Mayme John M. Barrall and B. H. Croan. Park. Stephens, Thelma Daugherty, The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miss Margaret Hardesty, Robt. Blanch Howlett, Mrs. Glenn, E. D. Raney, of Lebanon Junction, Hardesty Jr, Walter Ridgway, and Margaret Foster, Dorothy Samuels, died Sunday of a general quite a crowd of young people spent Lena Patterson. complication resulting from the flu Sunday with Miss Gussie Quick. A ***Sugar showed our backbone. some weeks ago. most enjoyable day was spent. American willingness to give up Mrs. Raney, before her marriage, Tom Stillwell, of Highland Park, is luxury demonstrated nation’s war was one of Bullitt’s best known visiting his father, Mr. Tom Stillwell conscience. (Article) teachers and is the only daughter of and his aunt, Miss Melissa Brewer, ***Meat Producers did full duty. Sheriff Lawrence Roby of the Pine at Mrs. Maggie Fosters. Increase in American hogs will help Tavern section. meet world fat shortage. (Article) Mrs. Vernon Holsclaw spent Sunday Prof. S. E. Hancock, who teaches in with Mrs. Roy Masden. December 13, 1918 Christian County at Hopkinsville, Whitson Dillander has pneumonia. but for years has lived with our ***School News people, returned here Monday, as Mr. John Chambers and family, Mrs. Christian County, like Bullitt Mrs. Blanche Younger Armstrong, Maggie Wise, Joe Foster and family, County, again has been placed under wife of Everett Armstrong, died Will Foster and family and C. E. the “ban” by the State Board for flu. Holsclaw spent Sunday with Mrs. Tuesday of pneumonia following a Margaret Foster and family. severe case of influenza. ***Bruce Bridwell J. M. Foster had a barn raising She leaves three small children, was The subject of this sketch was born Saturday. well known in Bullitt and Nelson in Bullitt County, December 17, County and before her marriage a 1899, and was educated in this ***Marriage/Lutes-Weller few years ago, taught school at Pitts county. He was a member of Victory Miss Geraldine Lutes and Mr. Point. Baptist church, and was also clerk of that church. Barney Weller were quietly married Bullitt County schools, churches, Thursday, Nov. 25. Miss Lutes, Lodges are again under the state On November 5th, just six days before her marriage, was the quarantine. Courts also closed. before peace overtures began, he youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. joined the U. S. Marines and went to The funeral services for Bruce Asa Lutes. Mr. Weller is a son of Paris Island, S.C. for training, where Bridwell were held at the Baptist Riley Weller. he died after a brief illness of flu and church here Sunday and were pneumonia. Both are popular young people and conducted by his pastor, Rev. Pound, their many friends wish them a long assisted by Rev. Wilhoit of Mt. On Sunday, December 8, his remains and happy married life. Washington and the local pastor, were buried in Hebron Cemetery ***Marriage/Spinner-Edwards Rev. Shacklett. after a beautiful and appropriate funeral service at the Baptist Church Bruce Bridwell was an extremely Mr. Mike Edwards and Mrs. Sarah in this place, the service was bright promising young man and a Spinner were quietly married at the conducted by Rev. Wilhoyte of the few years ago when he entered high bride’s home near Barrallton on Mt. Washington Baptist Church, was th school, his average for entrance was Nov. 6 , by Rev. H. C. Beghtol. assisted by Rev. Edgar Pounds, the highest in the county. pastor of Victory Baptist Church.

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In his sermons, Rev. Wilhoyte paid practitioner at the bar - our common that their son, Mr. Elmer F. Monroe, a very high tribute to the deceased. It enemy “flu”. died from wounds received in action was not only a high tribute, it was a on Oct. 11, on the battlefield in Just before the Judge arrived, the just and well merited one. The France. He left here on May 27 for county board of health composed of minister said that he thanked God Camp Taylor, where he received Judge Bradburry and Drs. Kerr and for every memory of Bruce training. He was later sent to Camp Kirk, held a meeting and decided to Bridwell, had not reached the age of Beauregard, LA and from there to place the lid on Judge McCandless, nineteen, but he left his impress France. held a meeting at which members of upon these with whom he had come the bar were present, and it was He was one of Bullitt’s best young in contact. unanimously decided to wait until men and his death is a great loss to The who knew him, knew his worth, the April term to try Jury cases. his family. After holding court for one day and Clerk and one of the leading ***Meeting of the Citizens of Bullitt deciding many motions and equity members of his church. Held in the County for the purpose of perfecting cases, Judge McCandless adjourned very highest esteem by all who knew an organization for erection of a court until Monday, Dec. 23rd, at him surely indicates his superior memorial to the Bullitt County boys which time he will dispose of more qualities and high ideals. But he was who died in the service of their equity business and pass upon a bill not contented with that. His country county in the recent war with the of exceptions and adjourn finally. was at war and he wanted to do his Central Power of Europe. J. F. part. And so, in November, 1918, he The doctors inform us that there are Combs elected chairman, Lindsay bade his loved ones adieu for the last about one thousand cases of Ridgway elected secretary. time and went to Paris Island, SC to influenza in the county, one tenth of Committee of W. T. Morrow, Rev. train for the marine service. the entire population. More than Wilhoit, L. L. Roby, J. V. Rouse, C. It takes courage to join the marines. fifty deaths have resulted and the L. Croan, Rev. D. R. Peak, R. M. They are pushed into the front of end is not yet in sight. So far as we Hocker, S. S. Barger, J. R. every fight and their casualties are have heard, Bullitt’s loss on the Zimmerman, chairman. (highlights) always very great, but Bruce did not fields of battle is not so great point ***Photo - J. Lewis Wade care for that. He owed his country a of numbers - eight killed - while the duty and there was where he went to number of boys who died of disease Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wade have been pay it. Peace to his ashes. The hero’s is about four - 12 in all. We have officially notified that their son, sleep is his. lost just four times as many here at John Lewis Wade, was seriously home through the ravages of wounded in battle in France on Oct. His remains were borne to their last influenza as we lost on the 22. He is now in a hospital in resting place by boys with whom he battlefield and in the camp. Judge England. had played - schoolmates and McCandless and the Board of Health playmates who loved him. And there ***Former Bullitt County Boy did well in postponing court. in the holy quietude of the beautiful A telegram was received this week ***Special Notice Hebron in his narrow bed which was by Mr. J. A. Barrall that his nephew, hidden by beautiful, tear moistened Effective Jany first (sic), 1919, Singleton Pauley, died in California flowers, he lies asleep. telephone rates will be increased 25 on Nov. 30 and he was buried on The pall bearers were Wil per cent on rentals, this includes Dec. 2nd. Former Lines. Also effective same Strickland, Louis McGhee, Nathan He left here over 40 years ago and date, nonsubscribers must pay for Hughes, Kenneth Magruder, Floyd went West. He has spent most of his the use of telephones through the Weller and Fletcher Pearl. time in California and the Klondike. exchange. S. B. Stephens. *** “Flu” Adjourns Court He leaves one brother, Wm. Pauley, ***Photo - Elmer F. Monroe - When Judge McCandless and J. at Brooks and one sister, Mrs. W. H. Lewis Williams came up to open Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Monroe, of Rowland of South Park. Lebanon Junction, have been court last Monday, they found a new ***Death - Prudence Parris notified officially from Washington

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Mrs. Prudence Parris, wife of W. C, His remains were laid to rest at Mt. Herman Fox, of Camp Taylor, spent died at her home in Leaches, Dec. 10 Eden Cemetery Dec. 7. Bro. Hillary part of last week with his uncle, P. of Flu. She was born Feb. 17, 1851 Burns from Louisville made a N. Fox and wife. comforting talk. and died Dec. 10, which made her Mrs. H. H. Hall was a recent guest 67 years, 9 months, 23 days old. Mr. Whitson’s relatives have the of her uncle, Willard Hall, of Her remains were laid to rest in the love and heartfelt sympathy of the Louisville. community. Cedar Grove Cemetery Dec. 11. She Mesdames J. W. Harris, D. T. leaves a husband and several Mrs. Margaret Foster is visiting her Mothershead, T. H. Parrish and children. sons and families, Joe and Will daughter, Susie May, spent last ***Death - Wm. Down Foster. Tuesday with Mrs. R. E. McAfee. Mr. Wm. Down, near Solitude, died Mr. and Mrs. Warren Foster, of the Mrs. Sina Clark, of Louisville, spent at his home there last week. He was city, spent the week end with their the week end with her parents, Mr. about 80 years old. mother, Mrs. M. J. Foster. and Mrs. John Clark. He leaves a wife, on son, John Mrs. R. B. Holsclaw and Miss Maurice McAfee spent Saturday Down, of that place and a daughter, Gertrude entertained as their guests night and Sunday with Thompson Mrs. S. B. Simmons of here. Sunday, Mrs. Jackson, of the city, Borders. Roy, Chas. and Birdie Jackson. ***Death of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. O’Brian, Mrs. Armstrong Gib Daugherty spent the weekend W. B. Harris, Miss Ora O’Brian with Emmitt Holsclaw. Harris, R. Lee, Wade and Jas. Blythe Two of the saddest deaths that have Harris were all days guests of Mr. Miss Willie Chickering entertained been reported in many years was and Mrs. Joe O’Brian. when the news was received a crowd of young people Sunday. announcing the death of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Crenshaw were Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Foster and Mrs. Everett Armstrong of near Mt. recent all day guests of Mrs. D. T. Bradford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mothershead. Washington. Mrs. Blanch Mrs. Robt. Armstrong. Armstrong, aged 28 years, died Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Showalter and The relatives and friends were sorry Monday evening and her husband, boys, of Louisville, who came to who was 26 years old, died to hear that Katherine Chambers has spend Thanksgiving with relatives Wednesday morning, both dying of the flu. are still here. Mr. Showalter flu. Miss Margaret Foster spent contracted the flu and others in the They leave three small children and Thursday and Friday with Miss family have since taken it. many friends and relatives. Blanch Howlett. Mr. Josh Hedges, of Taylorsville, After funeral services, their remains Robt. Hardesty Jr is on the sick list. visited Miss Lula Swearingen were laid to rest in the Pleasant Sunday. ***Mt. Washington Grove Cemetery, Thursday morning. Several from here attended the Ruby Peak spent Sunday with Susie ***Mt. Eden funeral of Bruce Bridwell Sunday. May Parrish. Mr. Whitson Dillander, the oldest Friends here were sorry to hear of Mrs. Proctor, of New Albany, spent son of Mr. Wm. Dillander, died Dec. the death of Bruce Bridwell, of last week with Mrs. Alice Collings. 5th with pneumonia. Mr. Dillander Shepherdsville and Mr. and Mrs. was 27 years of age. He leaves a J. H. McFarland, of Kansas City, is Everett Armstrong of Pleasant wife, four little children, father, here with his mother. Grove. mother, two sisters and one brother Horace McGee, of Camp Taylor, Mrs. J. W. Herin and daughter, Miss to mourn his loss and a host of and wife were guests of his parents Lydia and granddaughter, Virginia, relatives and friends. Sunday. spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. R. L. Holloway, Messrs and

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Mesdames Joe Watson, Chas. Miss Willie May Ridgway Mr. Wm. Beeler, of Jefferson Holloway and children and Miss entertained Miss Mary Hall, of County, was here Thursday on Myrtle Holloway, of Louisville, Washington DC and Mr. E. E. business. McCormick at 6 o’clock dinner last were afternoon guests. ***Ships Car of Fine Stock. Mr. J. Monday. Miss Carrie Collings entertained E. Smith, of this place, shipped a some young friends from New Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Troutman fine car load of horses to Georgia Albany Sunday. entertained the following guests Tuesday. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Combs, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Snider and ***In Active Service Over Seas Misses Burkholder and Combs, two children spent part of last week Myron Combs, C. F. Jr and While sitting by the dim candlelight with relatives in Spencer County. Woodford Troutman and Mr. C. T. on Halloween night, talking of Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Wilhoyte and Meredith. bygone days spent in the land that Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman were flows with milk and honey (at least Mrs. J. B. Combs, Misses some few honeys), we arose with guests of M. A. Harris and wife Burkholder and Combs spent pen in hand are endeavoring in our Sunday. Sunday in Louisville the guests of feeble way to write to our friends in Mrs. Ernest Wilson. Mrs. Guthrie, of Prospect, was the old Bullitt County. week end guest of Orlando Tyler and Miss Neva Magruder is spending a We entered the service of Uncle Sam mother. few days with Mrs. Chas. G. with thirty two other loyal sons of Bridwell. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Snider will our country in the fall of 1917. After move this week to their home in Mrs. Jas. Croan was called to Boston many months of watchful waiting, Indiana. last week on account of the illness in the time came for our departure to an Fred Swearingen and wife, who have her brother’s family, Jas. Edwards. unknown land across the sea. We sailed for thirteen days on the purchased the property vacated will The many friends are sorry to hear Mighty Atlantic and finally landed move in Friday. that Mrs. Chas. Skaggs, who has in a harbor of Scotland. It is useless been ill, is no better. During the flu epidemic, no definite to us to say we were overjoyed to date can be announced for the Red Frank Wright spent Monday with F. step on land again, even though it Cross drama “And Home Came G. Thomas. was foreign soil. Here we were Ted”. served hot coffee and sandwiches by Mrs. Sue Maraman and Mrs. Ewing the American Red Cross girls, which ***Public Sale Crenshaw spent last Thursday with had as usual a smiling face and a Mrs. Jas. Maraman at Salt River. Dec. 21. As I have sold my farm and generous hand for the Khaki boys will quit farming, I will sell my farm Mr. Ewing Crenshaw was in from their native land. about three miles east of Bardstown Bardstown last Saturday. Junction at Clermont, known as the We boarded our train and started on Ed O’Brian farm the following Mrs. W. F. Monroe spent last our journey through Scotland, which property: horses, cows, pigs, sheep, Saturday in the city. is the most beautiful of the four countries we have seen in the old farming implements, hay, fodder, Mrs. W. F. Joyce and Mrs. Fred world. potatoes, household and kitchen Harshfield were at Mt. Eden furniture. W. M. Stephans, Jas. Saturday. Our train wound its way through the Roney. grassy hills and fertile valleys of this H. M. Formhals has returned to his ***Personal beautiful country where nearly every home here. acre of land is under cultivation. The Sergt. T. C. Nelson, of Camp Taylor, Dr. W. A. Holtz, of Tiffin, Ohio, people here practiced real economy was a week end visitor of Dr. J. H. brother of Mrs. C. G. Bridwell, such as we had never seen before. Shafer and daughter, Miss Vivian. attended the funeral of his nephew, We soon passed over the boundary Miss Irene Crutcher left Tuesday for Bruce Bridwell. line into England and after six hours her home at Ghent. traveling in this country, we stopped

Page 250 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 in Birmingham at 12 o’clock twenty four feet long contained 40 behind” and “Someone else may be midnight, where we were again soldiers and equipment. there while I am gone”. served hot lunch by the American We traveled for 3 days, only We think we have been fortunate Red Cross. Right here we might pay covering a distance of three hundred staying in Uncle Sam’s Service for a high tribute the American Red miles and we certainly relished our more than a year together, and are Cross, but time and space does not hard head, bully beef and beans. hoping to see that great day coming permit. when we shall see our many friends We reached our present home about in that glad and happy reunion in the We then proceeded on our never 2 p.m. Sept. 28th. After being here ending journey, as it seemed to us, to greatest, grandest and noblest county several days, our company was in the State of Kentucky. a so called rest camp near the divided into three parts, leaving only English Channel. us two Bullitt County boys in our Yours for Victory, Roy W. Funny things about these English original company. Herbert Funk and Applegate, C. M. Clay Porter, Co. 3 rest camps, they are places where Rich Meclaf (sic) were among our 336th Inf. AEF France. you never rest and we insist on the many friends transferred and it is ***Sells Fine Farm changing of their name. useless to say that this was one of the saddest days of our military Wm. Stephans sold his farm lying After spending two days in this so careen to bid farewell to the boys between Chapeze and Clermont last called rest camp, where it rained on with whom we had stood side by week to Chester Hill of Belmont. the hour, we resumed our journey side as comrades in arms for more This is a fine farm with a splendid for a few more miles to the English than a year. house on it. Channel, and while waiting for our ship on which we were to make our The French are a very appreciative ***Flu Raging final voyage to France, we saw one people and try every way possible to More than one thousand cases in of the saddest sights we have thus show their gratitude for our coming county, several deaths reported. far seen in the war. We saw scores but according to our estimation, they of little Belgian children refugees are several years behind the Schools, churches, and public unload from a ship, seeking England American people. They have very gatherings stopped. as a land of refuge. We viewed that few horses, but use oxen for farm On account of the flu raging in this scene with both feeling of regret and purposes. county, the Co. Board of health held pleasure. We regretted that these On one occasion, four of us were a meeting last Monday morning and little Belgian children were thus given a special invitation to take put the lid on good and tight, more forced to make such sacrifices, but supper with some of our French than l,000 cases of flu were reported we were also gratified. Gratified that friends of whom we are very proud. in the county, several are not the time was drawing to a close This super was served in three expected to live. when the Beast of Berlin shall pay. courses. First we were served All public schools were closed for You would be surprised if were to weinnes (sic), french fried potatoes, an indefinite time, all churches, tell you of our trip across the bread and wine. Second, roast theaters and public meetings will Channel. So would the Censor. chicken, lettuce salad, bread and close under the direction of the wine. Third, grapes, cake, nuts and Board of Health. We soon found ourselves in another wine. Wine all the time. As we have so-called rest camp in France, been on the water so much, the Judge McCandless dismissed Circuit sleeping thirteen in a tent which was French seem to think we are floaters Court and all cases will go over to about ten feet in diameter. We from the way they want to give us the March term unless he holds a stayed in this camp twenty four wine. special term of court to try them. hours. Leaving here, we hiked three miles to the railroad where we The French girls are very beautiful, The news at the time when the flu boarded our side door Pullman but in spite of the fact, our favorite ban was lifted four weeks ago tried which is better known to the song are “The little girl I left to keep it on until the first of the Americans as cattle cars. Each car year. At that time it was under

Page 251 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 control and by now, in all housekeeping immediately at Pvt. Milton Harris, of Camp Knox, probability, it would have been Okolona. spent the week end with his wife gone. here. Leonore was one of the prettiest We have been informed that many girls of the Hebron neighborhood, as Wallace Pearson, of the C.O.T.S., objected to the closing of the well as most amiable and modest, Camp Taylor, has been released schools. To our opinion, such while the groom seems to be a fine from military duty and with his wife persons should be sent to keep the young man, we extend here. Kaiser company. congratulations and wish them a The family of Dr. Bates, Okolona, long and happy life together. Our advice to the people would be and his father, mother and sister, do your Xmas shopping early what The sad intelligence reached Mrs. Miss Eulah Bates are ill of the flu as you have to do and then for God’s W. J. Bell Wednesday that her well as Miss Matty Jeffries Cooper, sake stay at home and help stamp out nephew, Ridgway, had died in teacher at Meadow Home, who that dreadful flu. France of pneumonia. Preston was boards at Dr. Bates. one of our boys, the youngest son of ***Births Mrs. Carrie McCrocklin, Mr. and Mrs. Mattie Brooks Ridgway, and Mrs. Otto Miller were guests of Born to the wife of Embry Deacon, went to France a few months ago, their father and mother here, Mr. and th Dec. 7 , a fine boy. being in the field hospital corps. Mrs. Al Miller. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Troutwine are Bennett Ball and wife are with Mrs. Candidate Paul Holsclaw spent receiving congratulations on the J. R. Ball. He married Miss Clara Thanksgiving at home. He thinks of Shafer (looks like, but could be arrival of a son, C. L. Jr. Dec. 9. resigning instead of waiting for his Suafer, or ???) of Mont Eagle, Tenn. ***Advertisement commission. Rev. C. L. Nicely preached a good Miss Virgie Shirley is very ill of flu At last, music for all. Prices right for sermon at Little Flock Sunday. all. Grand enough for everybody, the in the city where she was visiting her wonderful, all metal, all musical The Meadow Home School and also aunt. the Thorn School has been closed on Phonograph, it sings, it talks, it Miss Nadine Melton spent the week account of numerous cases of flu. plays. The price is only $15.00 end in Louisville with her cousin, Come in and hear them and be The families of Mr. Al Miller were Mrs. Blanch Cook. surprised, or write us and have one called to the city by the death of Mrs. John James and Mrs. Ella placed in your home on Free Trial. their son and brother, Winfield Scott Shroat were all day guests of Mrs. Miller, who died of pneumonic Columbia Graphonolas from $18 to Al Miller last Tuesday. $150; Player piano (used) was $600, plague. Mrs. Ben Whitehurst spent the week now $380; Upright piano (oak) good Mrs. Miller, who was called to end with her parents here. condition $80; Vose and Sons Danville last week by the death of Square pianos $45; Choice of two Mrs. Louise Saunders Murdock, has J. R. Ball is building a garage for square pianos $15; Parlor Organ returned here where she is the guest Rufus Balee. with mirror $55; Drop head sewing of her aunt, Mrs. M. S. Saunders. machines $18 to $35. Sold on terms, December 20, 1918 if desired. Bowman’s, Mrs. J. R. Holsclaw was called to Shepherdsville. the city to her sister, Mis. (looks ***School News like) Church, who is seriously ill at ***Hebron The Court of Appeals has decided her apartment 207 W. Breckenridge that our new law for paying teachers Married Wednesday, Nov. 20, at St. is unconstitutional and that in the Louisville, Miss Leonore Baller and Miss McCarter, of Knoxville, Tenn, future, teachers won’t have to wait Mr. Sam Smyser, of Okolona. They attended service at Little Flock for their pay. This is welcome news were given a reception at the home Sunday and was dinner guest of Mrs. and should have been passed years of the groom and went to W. J. Bell, as also Mr. Nicely. ago. (Article)

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Letter to Santa: Guess you hear from Herman often, I will close. If you don’t hear from as he is at Staten Island. Tell him to me, don’t be uneasy for I will write Dear Santa Claus: I will write you a write to me and give me his address anyway and you write to me real letter as I have never written to you and I write to him soon. often. Be sure and tell Herman to before. I am a little, curly headed write. girl, six years old. I want you to I suppose you are through with the bring me a pretty doll and little busiest work by now. What is papa Your loving son, Julius Skinner broom, oranges, plenty of candy and doing these days? Wish I had some M.G. Co. 55th Inf. AEF France. of the apples you were speaking raisins and be sure to not forget my ***Bullitt County Fair Stockholders little cousins, Claud, J. W. and about over at Grandpapa’s. I know Gilbert Hatfield in Lebanon they are good as the weather is cool. The last meeting of the 1918 officers and directors of the Bullitt County Junction. Margaret Jones The weather here is not cold, but Fair Assoc was held here Saturday awfully rainy at times. Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me and much to the surprise of all, the some story books, a pair of gloves, Is Christina about through with her report of Treasurer H. H. Combs, for candy, oranges, apples, raisins, and school? Tell her I will write to her the year showed a balance of over anything else good to eat, and don’t soon, but I guess one letter will do $240.00. A part of this, however, forget my teacher, Miss Alleen you all. I had a letter from Aunt was a balance from the preceding Swearingen. I will go to bed early. Alma a short time ago. year. (No Signature) When you write again, tell me what This was probably the only County Dear Santa Claus: I want you to Regiment Herbert, Roy and Morgan Fair in the entire state that has bring me a pair of leggins, some are in. earned a profit this year, owing to candy, oranges, apples and don’t war conditions and to the fact that I sure would like to see someone forget mamma and daddy and be hundreds of our boys were in from home, as I have not seen a sure and go to see all of my school France. mates. J. C. Deacon. familiar face since I have been in the Army. Now let us, the 300 stock holders, Dear Santa Claus: boost for a great fair for 1918. The Is the government still talking about war is over and the boys will be Please bring me a fiddle, train, taking that part of the country for an candy, oranges, apples and anything marching home by August. Artillery Range? I guess you will else you want to give me, and don’t have to give up the old home place. The following splendid citizens were forget Geo. Simmons in France and How are Aunt Dora and the family? elected to serve as directors for the all the rest of the boys. I will go to Are they still living in coming year. C. P. Bradbury, J. M. bed early. Floyde Simmons Shepherdsville? Barrall, J. L. Hardaway, Rufus ***Somewhere in France Balee, Frank Bell, Bert Hall, Gabe How is Grandpapa getting along? Bealmear, H. J. Crenshaw, A. B. Dearest Mother: Tell him he ought to be young again Davis, G. H. Kulmer, Henry Jones, and be over here where things are Received your letter of the 29th of Iley Jones, B. H. Croan, L. L. Roby, going on. Sept. Was glad to hear from you and J. H. Shelton, J. H. Harned. to know that you all are well. I am I am going to send you a coupon for ***Somewhere in France fine and enjoying good health. I have a Christmas box. If you get it in just returned from the front and am time, send me some peanut candy as Dear Father, Brother and Sister: that is about all that will keep. If you at a rest camp at present, enjoying I will drop you a few lines. It leaves don’t get it in time, it will be alright. some good sleep and rest. me well and as fat as a hog and hope You were speaking about not getting Oh! Yes, where are Irving Snellen you all are well. How is everything any mail from me. I can’t understand and the Muss boys? I won’t ask there? It is lovely over here. about everybody, but tell them hello why, for I have written once or Well, I guess I am where I am going for me. twice, until the last few weeks. to stay. I have got a good job and I like it fine. I haven’t heard from you

Page 253 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 all yet, but that is alright. When I do ***Map of Europe with Food Mrs. Joseph Detritch died at her get mail, I will get a bunch of mail, shortage and/or famine conditions home near Zoneton, Monday but I like to hear from the state very color coded in. morning. She was bout 80 years old and one of the best known ladies in often. Tell Grove to have me a big ***Flu causes many deaths drink when I get home for I will that part of the county. soon be over here two months and I ***Hazel Katherine Raney Her remains were laid to rest have seen some time. Well, I can tell Hazel Katherine Raney, only Tuesday at the family burying you all about it when I come home daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. ground. and that won’t be long. Marvin, take Raney, died at the home of her ***Hougland Armstrong care of our girl til I come. parents in Lebanon Junction, I will bring you a souvenir when I do Sunday, Dec. 8, age 2 years, 4 Hoagland Armstrong, the four year come. Pa, have this piece put in the months, 26 days. old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert paper and have my same signed to it. Armstrong, died at their home near She was taken ill of the flu Oct. 13, Mt. Washington, Sunday, Dec. 15 of We are having lovely weather here after which a complications of flu. now. Are they taking any boys from diseases developed causing her there now? Did you ever hear from death. His remains were laid to rest in the Lonnie? Send me his address, I want Pleasant Grove Cemetery Monday. to write to him. How does Emmitt G. After funeral services at the Baptist look? Did they name him after me? Church conducted by Rev. H. S. ***Claudie A. Snawder Bell, her remains were laid to rest in I want to know before I come home. Death again visited the home of Mr. Lebanon Junction Cemetery I don’t think it will be long until I and Mrs. Chas. Snawder Tuesday Tuesday. can be home, but where there is a morning, Dec. 17th at 4:30 a.m. at will, there is a way, but I am not She is survived by father, mother their home near Barrallton and home sick. I am having a grand time and baby brother. claimed their son, Claudie Anderson over here. I can’t stay at home all of Snawder, aged 19 years. the time, but you can’t get my place The pall bearers were: Russell at home. When I come, I will stay Johnson, Ernest Redmon, Walter He was a very bright and popular the rest of my days. Miller and Melvin Westerfield. young man and his death is a great loss to the county. Marvin, tell my girl to rent a house His remains were laid to rest in the for I am coming and we will make a ***Ben Bealmar home. I am on my way, but a Hell of Mitchel Cemetery, Wed., Dec. 18. Mr. Ben Bealmar died at the Jewish a long ways off, but I think I can ***B. Hamlett Croan stand it for I am all right, this made Hospital in Louisville Monday a man out of me. Marvin, don’t do evening, Dec. 16, of a complication Mr. B. Hamlet Croan, second son of anything you ought not to do, and of diseases of the stomach. He was the late Ed Croan, died of when I get back, we will go Nuddle well known here in the county where pneumonia at his home near Beech (sic) hunting. Are you killing any he had spent most all his life. Grove (White House Flats) last Monday night about ten o’clock. He squirrels now? Kill one for me and He heaves one daughter and several had been ill for a week of influenza, put it on cold storage. You had sons. better, for it might spoil. Where are which developed pneumonia. He Birdie and Jennie now? Are they at His remains will lay in state until leaves as his immediate survivors his Highland Park? When did you see M Saturday until his daughter arrives wife, Mrs. Cora Mattingly Croan, – when you see her, tell her hello for from Kansas. two small children, his mother, Mrs. Nannie Croan, one brother, P. H. me. Funeral services will be held Croan, and two sisters, Mesdames Saturday morning and his remains Well, I have written all I know, so Will Burns and Herbert Cundiff. He will be laid to rest in the Hebron write soon. Geo. Greenwell, Hdg. was a consistent member of the th Cemetery. 469 Reg. DGTAPO 717, AEF Beech Grove Baptist Church and France. ***Mrs. Joseph Detritch was school trustee in that district. In

Page 254 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 every relation of life, he was a man, Please bring me a wrist watch, a big oranges, coconut and many other honest, upright, square with his doll, bigger than me, that will talk, a good things. Mattie Pearl Shepherd. great big buggy with top that lets fellow man. He had much to look Dear Santa: I want you to bring me a back, a straw bed and a red cross forward to in the years which lay cameo ring, Charlie Chaplin walking suit. I will put some salt in the ahead. With his wife and innocent doll, sled and lot of good things to window for your deers. I will go to little children about him, life held eat. Thelma Lee Welch. much in store for him, but just in the bed early. Beulah Barrall. brightest, happiest hour of life’s long Dear Santa: I am just three years old Dear Santa Claus: I am a sweet little march, when the allurement of long and I am looking for lots of good girl just 6 years old and I only ask life was the strongest, the sun of his things Xmas. I want a cart with a you one time in a whole year to life set and the chilling shadows of horse to it and lots of candy, oranges bring me some nice things. I have death enfolded him. and don’t forget mamma and daddy been awful good since last year. and grandma’s folks and bring my Won’t you please bring me a nice It is not for us to attempt to fathom little sister a pretty doll. A good little doll buggy, a doll that can chatter the purpose of God. Just why this boy, Edward Risinger, Boston, KY robust, active young man should be like me, desk to write on and a taken away from his wife and washing outfit, oranges, nuts, Dear Santa: I will try and write to children and other loved ones, we bananas and everything good to eat, you as it is getting near Xmas. I am cannot understand. It is God’s will; as I do love to eat. expecting you to bring me a nice a part of his great plan. Some day, cloak, a pocket book, nice necklace, Don’t forget my poor mother who when the mists have rolled in and plenty of things to eat, and bring has the flu, also bring my dear sister, splendor from the beauty of the hills Jack Proctor a rocking horse. This is grandma and grandpa and daddy and and loved ones shall meet again - all. Magaline Jones. everybody something nice. Anna then we shall know, but not now. Barrall. Dear Santa Clause: I am a little girl On the day following his death, all nine years old. I would like for you Dear Old Santa: I will write you a that was mortal of our friend was to bring me a coat, cap and a scarf, few lines as Xmas is near. I want taken to Bullitts Lick and buried big doll, candy, nuts and oranges. you to bring a few more things, as there near his illustrious father. (No name) you have already sent us a barrel of There in the shadows of the first apples. Please bring me a big pocket Dear Santa: I will write to you as I hills he ever saw, and near by the old book, a knife and a watch like want lots of nice things for Xmas. I church in which he gave his heart papa’s. The candy, oranges and want a doll and cart, also some and service to God, he lies asleep. other things you can just leave with candy, nuts and oranges and don’t To his loved ones, we extend our mam. This is all this time. Forrest forget my grandma, grandpa, and the deepest sympathies, and especially Jones. boys. Also my mamma, papa and to his wife and devoted mother. little buddie. A little girl, Nora Dear Santa Claus: I am little girl and ***Notice Katherine Risinger, Boston, KY. I want to you bring me a big doll and Main Street Garage will be closed some candy, nuts and coconut and ***Wanted - A good housekeeper for one week, beginning Dec. 23rd don’t forget my sisters. Nettie Ray will pay good wages. Geo. W. for the purpose of moving into our Shepherd. Maraman, Shepherdsville. new quarters. Shepherdsville Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 7 ***Burke - Ferguson Utilities Co. years old and I want you to bring me Mr. Burr Harris Burke and Miss Ida a big doll and some candy, oranges ***Letters to Santa Myrtle Ferguson were quietly and coconut and many other nice Dear Santa Claus: Will you please married in Jeffersonville Dec. 7. things. Sally Lillian Shepherd. bring me all of this list. If you will, I Their only attendant being Miss Ada will not ask for very much next Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl Burke, sister of the groom. one year old and I want you to bring Xmas. I am 9 years old. I am in the Mr. Burke is the son of Mr. and Mrs. me a teddy bear, some candy, fourth grade. John Burke, of Shepherdsville, and

Page 255 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 is formerly of Louisville, where he is latter place and her pastor, Bro. Chris Barrall, of Louisville, spent a now employed. Murrell spoke some kind and few days with his mother, Mrs. consoling words. Thos. Barrall. Mrs. Burke is the daughter of Mr. Chris Ferguson, of Brooks, and is The remains were brought to Mr. J. M. Foster and family spent charming young lady and has gained Clermont, Kentucky, for interment. Sunday afternoon with C. E. many friends. She was universally loved and Rodgers family. admired for her bright mind and There’s a cistern being built at W. P. The bride and groom returned to the many noble traits of character. Her Fosters. home of the groom’s parents after home was a place where everyone being entertained Saturday night by was made to feel perfectly free and Mrs. R. C. Hardesty and Miss the groom’s sisters, Mrs. H. P. welcome. Margaret spent Monday in Hopewell and Mrs. Jessie Campbell, Shepherdsville. of Louisville. She told the loved ones by her bedside that she felt the end was Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barrall and The bride and groom were near, but she had no fear of death. Miss Josie spent Sunday with Mr. extensively entertained Sunday night Thos. Barrall and family and grand with a serenade given by Mr. Tom She leaves to mourn her loss a son, mother Barrall. Caritse (looks like). Everyone G. S. Patterson of Shepherdsville, enjoyed themselves immensely. We stepdaughter, Miss Sallie B. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Elzy were in wish the young couple much joy and stepson, Sam Brown, two sisters, Shepherdsville Monday on business. a long and happy married life. Mrs. Eva Wise of Hardin County, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith at Mr. Mrs. Minerva Dawkins of LaGrange, Tom Dillander’s have the flu. ***Card of thanks Ky, and one brother, Calop (sic) For the many expressions of sincere Stone, of Meade County, besides ***Admr. Notice one granddaughter, Lena Patterson sympathy tendered us and for the All persons have claims against the and nieces and nephews. many acts of loving kindness shown estate of Everate (Sic) Armstrong us during our recent bereavement. We most sincerely sympathize with will file same properly proven We are truly grateful and take this the broken hearted stepdaughter, according to law and any owing the means of extending our heartfelt who was faithful and untiring in her estate will come forward and pay on thanks to our friends. Mr. and Mrs. devotion to her mother. May the or before Feb. 1, 1919. W. R. Chas. G. Bridwell and family. God who called their mother home Armstrong, Adm. of Everate ***Notice of Sale protect and bless. Armstrong, dec. Of certain distillery properties ***Mt. Eden ***Notice owned by Murphy, Barber & Co. at Jas. Collings Jr is visiting his uncle I will receive tobacco on Tuesday, Clermont Ky. and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Myers. Wednesday, and Thursday of each week only. Will buy by fair samples ***Death Misses Gertrude Holsclaw and of tobacco or will furnish hogshead Margaret Foster and Mr. Chas. Mrs. Jennie Patterson Brown for $2.00. Hardesty spent Sunday with W. P. Fell asleep Dec. 15, Mrs. Jennie Foster and family. ***To trade -I have a 200 lb. male Patterson Brown, wife of deceased hog, Poland China, will trade for a Gene Thompson and family moved Hol Brown, of Samuels, Ky., of good hog to kill, or take difference. from J. B. Myers farm to W. F. bronchial trouble, aged 72 years. Mrs. Joe Tucker, Shepherdsville. Joyce farm. She was born in Oldham County, ***Administrators Public Sale and spent a part of her life in Hardin Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Barrall spent County, but the last 33 years had one day recently with Mr. and Mrs. Dec. 31. As administrator of Everate been spent in Louisville, Clermont Turner Arnold. Armstrong Dec’d, I will sell at his and Samuels, Ky. She was a member farm 3 miles west of Mt. of the Methodist Church of this Washington and 7 miles east of

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Shepherdsville, the following brothers, grandma and grandpa and thought I would write and tell you property. Livestock, farming uncle and my teacher, Miss Mollie what I wanted you to bring me. I implements, crops, tools, (list) W. R. Roby. Your little girl, Girley want a little writing desk, some toy Armstrong, Adm. Jas. Roney, Auct. Combest. dishes, a box of chocolate candy, some bananas and peanuts and many Dear Santa Claus: I am a good little ***We wish to thank you for the other things. Your little girl, Essie boy two years old, bring me a little liberal donation of preserves, jellies Grant. and fruits, etc, which you sent the doll, watch, candy, apples and Red Cross shop for their bananas. William L. Hatfield. Dear Santa Claus: I am a good boy Thanksgiving sale. Everything was and work hard and please bring me Dear Santa Claus: I will write you to the very best and the amount of sale an air rifle, and some candy and let you what I would like for you to of $37.45. We also wish to thank oranges and anything good to eat bring me Xmas. Please bring me a your Editor, Mr. Barrall, for and peanuts. Woodford Nusz. cap, scarf, big doll, piano, candy, publishing our letters, Troutman nuts, oranges and apples, also please Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy of Bros. for delivering goods to the city bring my little baby sister a rubber 10 years old and please bring me a and Miss Zollie Swearingen for her rattler. Lillian Hatfield. rifle and good candy and all kinds of kindness and help in packing goods. fruit and mixed nuts. Alden Ray Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy Mrs. Wm. B. Harrison, Mrs. Arthur Nusz. Widdleton, (sic) Prop. of the Red four years old. Please bring me a Cross Shop. wagon, watch and lots of good Dear Santa Claus: Please bring a things to eat, also a neck tie. Lewis nice big doll and doll buggy; lots of ***Eucher and Lotto given for the E. Hatfield. nice things to eat. Don’t forget my benefit of the Church of our Holy little brothers, papa and mamma. Dear Santa Claus: Will you please Redeemer in the Hall, Chapeze, Ky. Eleanor Catherine O’Bryan. Dec. 28, 1918. A good chicken bring a pretty red sweater, a pair of supper served by the ladies, 35 kid gloves and a box of Dear Santa Claus: I am 12 years old cents, Oyster soup, 10 cents extra. handkerchiefs and lots of good and go to school every day when we All are invited to come and have a things to eat. Your little friend, Clara have school and want you to please good time. Johnson, PS Don’t forget the bring me some apples, oranges, soldiers at camps and over seas. bananas, and fire crackers and ***Son Wounded anything that you think would be Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl, Mrs. Enola Caswell has been nice. Please don’t forget aunt Mack nine years old. Christmas will soon notified that her son, Harrison Jones and Mrs. Alma Basham, also be here. Please don’t forget me. I Mattingly, has been wounded in my nephew, R. E. Bolton. Edna want a washing set, a box of writing France. Grant. paper and also some candy, oranges, ***Casualty List peanuts, and fruits. Don’t forget my Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a grandma, aunt Mary, uncle Albert ball, little wagon, and a dog, some One more name has been added to and Mr. Tom. Your little friend, candy, peanuts and fruits. I am 2 the list of Bullitt County boys killed Lena Able. years old and a good little boy. in France. It is Mr. Curtis Wise of Please don’t forget mother, father, Lebanon Junction, Ky. He was a Dear Santa Claus: I am little boy six brother, sister, grandma and grandpa fine young man and very popular in years old and want you to please and uncle. Wilson T. Combest. his neighborhood. bring me some fire crackers, a toy gun, some candy, peanuts, apples, Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a ***Letters to Santa oranges and many other things. gun, fiddle and some fire crackers, Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a Please don’t forget my sisters, big candy, peanuts and all kinds of fruit. big doll, locket, and a box of brother, mother and father. Your I am 9 years old and a good little coloring pencils, some candy, little boy, Emmitt Grant. boy. Don’t forget mother, father, bananas, oranges, apples, peanuts brother, sister, grandma and grandpa Dear Santa Claus: As mother is and raisins. I am 11 years old. Please and my uncle and teacher, Miss knitting and father is singing, I don’t forget mother, father and two Mollie Roby. Robert Combest.

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Dear Santa Claus: I am little girl, 10 W. C. Herps Jr and Rome Monroe, visitor of Miss Vivian Shafer years old and have been good. I want of Camp Knox, spent Sunday at their Sunday. homes here. you to bring me a doll, doll buggy, Sergt. Nelson seems to like the town candy, all kinds of nuts and fruit. Miss Frona James is the guest of her of Shepherdsville. Please don’t forget the boys over sister, Mrs. Joe Trunnell. there and also the boys in the camps. Henry Buckman spent Saturday with Bring them something nice. Carrie Misses Grace and Katherine Griffin his parents at Salt River. spent Thursday in the city, shopping. E. Clark. Mrs. Everett Smith is spending some Dear Santa Claus: As I am an awful Misses Lula Cook and Lula Ashby time with her mother, Mrs. W. F. good little girl, I want you to bring spent Friday in the city shopping. Henderson. me a doll that can say papa and Fletcher Pearl spent Sunday with his Mrs. Jno. T. Wickersham and little mama, a doll bed and set of dishes, uncles, Newton and Jasper Pearl. daughter, of Lebanon Junction, spent also lots of candy, oranges and nuts. Wednesday with Mrs. C. F. Don’t forget my teacher, Miss Verna Miss Vivian Shafer, who had the flu, Troutman. Funk. Don’t forget all the folks at is able to be out again. home and my sister who is in Ala. Ethel May Cochrane has been the Will Shaw, of Louts, was here Pansy Clark. guest of Miss Mattie E. Magruder. Monday on business. ***Personal Wave Bell’s many friends are glad Mrs. Martha Hill is spending some to see him back again. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hardin spent time with her grand daughter, Mrs. Sunday evening with Mrs. John Chas. Morrison. Jess Raymond and wife were here Burke. Wednesday. Sergt. Jack McGrad, of Camp Mrs. Wm. Harshfield entertained Sherman, visited Miss Nancy Several new cases of flu are reported Mrs. John Burke and daughters, Ada Jeffries the past week. in Leaches. and Agnes one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Monroe Miss Effie Johnson spent Thursday Mrs. Henry Hobbs entertained entertained the following guests last night with Miss Vivian Shafer. several guests last Tuesday evening, Thursday at six o’clock dinner: Mr. Miss Effie Johnson, who is teaching including Misses Alma Forrest, Ada and Mrs. O. P. Means, Mr. and Mrs. at Lotus, has returned to her home C. F. Troutman, Woodford and C. F. and Agnes Burke, Lillian Pearl, Mrs. here until after Xmas. Herman Pearl, Mr. and Mrs. John Jr, Sergt, McGran, Miss Nancy Burke and Mr. Claud Pearl. Jeffries, Mrs. Logan Monroe and ***Hebron Capt. John Bergen, of Camp Taylor. Mrs. R. C. Hardesty and daughter, Benjamin Bealmear, aged 68 years, Margaret, spent Monday with Mrs. Miss Burkholder spent a few days in died at the Jewish Hospital Monday W. F. Joyce. the city last week. of stomach trouble, after a few days of intense suffering. C. A. Barrall, of Barrallton, spent Miss Maggie McClaskey has gone to Monday here. Bloomfield to spend the holidays Mr. Bealmear was a farmer and with her brother’s family. stock trader here, where he had lived O. W. Pearl and sons, Mrs. for many years. He came of a Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Hornbeck Slaughter and daughter, spent prominent Nelson County family entertained Miss Fischer, of Sunday with Mr. Frank Harned at and was highly connected here. His Louisville, and C. F. Troutman Jr for Belmont. wife, Miss Mary Belle Summers, dinner Sunday. Henry Shaffer, of Pitts Point, was in died some 18 years ago leaving six town Monday, looking the best of Chas. Morrison and family spent children, five sons and one daughter, health. Sunday in the city with Mrs. all of whom survive. Mr. Bealmear Morrison’s mother, Mrs. Tilden. took an active interest in politics, Miss Christina Skinner, of Cupio, being a strong Democrat. He was Sergt. T. C. Nelson, one of Camp spent Saturday with Mrs. W. E. kind, good neighbor, and was very Ashby. Taylor’s popular soldiers was a

Page 258 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 devoted to his children. To them we Our little friend, Mell Miller is sick A brief funeral service was extend sympathy. this week. She helps us find news conducted at the grave by their sometimes. pastor, Rev. Burns, after which amid Died Tuesday morning, Dec. 17, masses of beautiful flowers, they W. J. Bell has bought the Stallings Mrs. Wm. Ladisaw, of pneumonia. were laid, side by side, in the same farm on which Mr. Joe Deitrich She leaves a husband and three grave in Pleasant Grove Cemetery to lived. Price paid $4300. children to mourn an irreparable await the resurrection. We extend loss. Mrs. Ladisaw was a kind, good Paul Holsclaw has been honorably our heartfelt sympathy with many neighbor and friend, a good wife and discharged from the army and is at others to the sorrowing ones. tender, loving mother, a Baptist who home. loved to attend the services. The rest Herbert Gentry was a member of the of the family are just recovering His friends wanted him to continue Methodist Church, and leaves to from the flu. in the FACOTS the remainder of the mourn his loss several brothers, term and win his commission, but relatives and friends. Died Monday at 8 p.m., Mrs. Mary Paul felt he could best serve his Detrich, of pneumonia. Her husband, Funeral services were conducted at country now by getting back into Joseph Detrich, died a few weeks the Bethel Cemetery by Bro. Peak, active civil life. He has only high ago. They had no children. Mrs. after which he was laid to rest. All praise for the service. Detrich had lived alone since her was done that could be done. God husband’s death, and many outdoor Miss Birdie Ball was in called and we must go. We extend duties was much exposed and fell an Shepherdsville Tuesday. our sympathy of the ones who are in easy prey to disease. She was nursed sorrow. ***Pleasant Grove in her illness by Mrs. Collins, a Mr. Figg and family will move soon friend who came from Germany with Three deaths in three days in one to their new home in Ind. her when both were children, and a house. Mr. and Mrs. Everett niece also attended her. Armstrong and a work hand, Herbert Mr. Lem Tyler was a recent guest of Gentry, passed away, caused from his son, H. C. Tyler. Her remains were taken to the city pneumonia, following the flu. Mrs. and the funeral will be held this Miss Jennie Carpenter is with her Armstrong died the 9th. Herbert afternoon at Clay and Market. sister, Mrs. Hallie Armstrong. They Gentry, the work hand, died the 10th, Interment in St. Louis Cemetery. have been ill with flu, but are now and the husband, the 11th of Dec. Thus passes a highly respected better. They were ill only a short time. All couple from our midst, may they rest was done that could be done. It is Guy Hecker spent Sunday with his in hope. sad to know they were taken from mother, Mrs. Ida Hecker. Rev. C. D. Strother came out Sunday their three little children so early in Albert Armstrong’s family have the to preach at Little Flock, but the ban life. But God doeth all things well. flu. was on so after dinner with Mrs. Al Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were Miller, he returned to the city. Rueben Hoagland Armstrong, little widely known and were held in love son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Ball and J. R. and esteem by all. They were Armstrong, died Dec. 15, of Ball were dinner guests of Dr. and members of the Baptist Pleasant pneumonia following the flu. He was Mrs. Holsclaw Sunday. Grove Church, and members of the a bright and winning boy, full of Red Cross. The three children, who Milton Harris, of Camp Knox, has promise, and took strong hold of the have been very ill with the flu, are received his honorable discharge affections of all who knew him better, cared for by Mr. Dave from the F. A. and is with his wife during his brief stay here on earth Armstrong and wife, where they here. four years. Take heed that ye despise were moved. not one of those little ones, for I say Forrest Brooks has a position with The mother was 28 years old and the unto you, that in heaven their angels Brooks Bros., city. father 26. They leave to mourn their do always behold the face of my loss, mothers, one father, brothers, father which is in heaven. (Matt. sisters and many friends. 18:10). All was done that loving

Page 259 The Pioneer News, 1918 - 1919, J. W. Barrall, Editor Transcribed from Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2003 hands could for little Rueben, grieve Younger of Shepherdsville, while Dear Mother: Just received your not for him, he will be a bright star Everett Armstrong has surviving most welcome letter and was sure in heaven. him, his mother, Prudence glad to hear from you. I am well and Armstrong, five brothers, Sam, feeling fine and hope you are the Funeral services were conducted by David, George, ???, and ..ter same. Rev. Hoagland at the grave at Armstrong, all of this county. Before Pleasant Grove Cemetery. We This has got to be a nice county now her marriage, Mrs. Armstrong was a extend our sympathy for the mother, since the war is over. I have been teacher in the Bullitt County father, children and relatives. working on a railroad ever since I schools, and was a favorite where have been over here, but am getting Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. known. She was a bright, beautiful tired of it now. Vernon Dickey on the arrival of a and popular young lady, and had daughter, Elizabeth Hardin. many friends who sorrow at her Well, tell Lou that I will soon be untimely death. Everett Armstrong home to help him drive the black Ed Bridwell, wife and children spent was one of nature’s noblemen. mare, tell Pete that I will teach the Sunday with Clay Whitledge and baby how to build a railroad when I wife. ***Somewhere in Luxemburg get back. It is getting awful cold Ronald Jones, who is at Camp Letter to Mother from Irvin D. here, but it hasn’t snowed yet. If you Taylor, is doing very well. Snellen. (It is so hard to read, I have see the Madam (looks like), say not transcribed it) hello for me as she has not written December 27, 1918 since I left. ***Back in the USA ***Death of Everett and Blanche Give my regards to all, and hoping Dear Brother and Family: Armstrong this finds you well, as it leaves me. I take pleasure to drop you a few Amid the horrors and terrors and I am as ever, your son, Guss Stovall, lines to let you know this leaves me th sorrows of war, and the awful Co. L. 4 Br. 22 Engineers AEF well and having a good time and disease which has plunged this hope you all are well. I am in the ***An appeal to the Bullitt County county in grief and gloom, no sadder Hospital now, but not a D— thing Citizens to buy all the War Saving scene has be witnessed at Pleasant the matter with, and kid, I think I Bonds that you pledged and do not Grove, when Everett Armstrong and will be home in seven or eight days. redeem those already purchased his be..... wife, Blanche Younger I leave here Saturday and go to a (article) Signed Conrad Maraman, Armstrong, were buried side by side. Hospital in Louisville. Postmaster Blanche Armstrong died on Monday, I could have written sooner, but I ***Personal December 9th, of influenza, Her was waiting until I got back to the devoted husband, Everett Arms died Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Troutman left good old USA. I am at home now. on the 11th of the same disease, and Saturday evening for New York. When I move, I will write again, on ...day, there were both buried in They will spend a few days with Dr. there is no use for you to write now ... grave. They have ... little children S. W. Bates and wife and will go to for I won’t be here very long. We are to walk ... rugged way with the ... of Washington DC before returning. having a lovely time here, I don’t parents. Martha Armstrong, about 5 have to do anything but eat and Dr. Ridgway and wife took Xmas years, Anna Armstrong, aged 2 years sleep. Well, I won’t write much, but dinner with Lindsay Ridgway and and Gordon Armstrong, aged 5 will write again at my next station. wife. months, and besides these precious Your Brother, George Greenwell. little ones, they are survived by the Miss Sutt, who has been the guest of members of their families as ***Resolution of Respect by the her sister, Mrs. S. R. Hancock, has follows: Mrs. Armstrong, by her Winners Club, ARC Committee returned back to her home in Ohio. parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Younger expressing sympathy for death of O. W. Pearl spent Xmas at Nolin. and two sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bruce Bridwell. ?? and Miss Ada Younger, and three H. T. Miller spent Monday with his ***Somewhere in France brothers, John Jr, ??? and Jas. daughter, Mrs. W. F. Joyce.

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Robt. Ice, Mrs. F. G. Thomas and eleventh day, eleventh hour and His whole life was lived for them. Mrs. Chester Roby spent Monday in eleventh month which was my Their troubles were his, and he was the city shopping. birthday. How is Alex, Addie and never so happy as when he knew William? they were happy. In politics, he was Jas. A. Ice was in Bloomfield a Democrat to the manor born. In the Monday selling flour. Well, there is no Germany now and primaries, he always had his choice Germany don’t want any more of of the candidates, and always Miss Lillian Kelley spent Monday Uncle Sam’s Boys fighting, they are with Mary Joyce. worked hard for his choice. His satisfied. About seven or eight of us generosity knew no limits; his Several of the Bullitt County boys boys are sitting on the Hillside sympathies, no bounds. have been discharged from the Army around a log fire in front of our tent and have returned to their homes and it is snowing some today. I There is no other like him. In his here. suppose there has been plenty of intense loyalty to his friends and his snow over there by this time. We are unselfish and unbounded devotion to W. A. Cook broke his arm Tuesday talking about what a good time we his children, he stood in a class by morning, cranking an automobile. will have when we back to good old himself. He will be missed by all Fletcher Pearl spent Xmas with his USA. With Love, Your son, Chester who knew him. He was the life of uncles, Newt and Jasper Pearl. Longacre, AEF, France every gathering, and his cheerful smile and cheery voice brought ***Wanted - Two or three hundred ***Death of Ben Bealmear gladness to many a down cast heart. (200-300) bushels of ear corn, will Our people were shocked last His remains will be buried in Hebron pay market price. D. T. Schroll, Monday, 16, by the news that Mr. Cemetery beside his beloved wife Shepherdsville. Ben Bealmear, one of the county’s Saturday afternoon. ***Remains Arrive - The remains of best know men, was dead. He died at The grief-stricken children and Lou Pearl Hibbs, son of Mr. and the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, brothers and sisters we tender our Mrs. Henry Hibbs, who died in where he had been taken just a few deepest, most heart-felt sympathies days before for treatment. England about two months ago, in this dark hour of sadness, for their arrived here Sunday night and buried He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. loss is indeed and in truth a great at Cedar Grove Monday morning. Minnie Gosney, five sons, Sam C., one. Summers, George, Gabe, and Irvin, ***Card of Thanks - We wish to ***Financial Statement of Bullitt two sisters, Mesdames Sam Peters express our sincere appreciation to County, Year Ending May 1st, 1918. and Brack Sisco, of Bardstown, and all kindness and sympathy shown us Settlement, Geo. W. Maraman, as two brothers, George Bealmear of by friends in the illness and death of County Treasurer. our father, Mr. Ben Bealmear. The Nelson County and Hays Bealmear, children. who has spend the past thirty years Apr. 1, 1917 Balance in Sinking in the West. Fund $3,330.05; Balance in General ***Photo Fund $100.51, Balance in R & B Mr. Bealmear was born in Nelson Fund $1,674.25 Safe after forty-five days hard County, and spent his young fighting, somewhere in France. manhood in that county, but for the Recd. May 18, from W. S. Rouse, Sept. 23, 1918. Dear Father and past thirty years, had lived in the Sheriff to General Fund $100.00 to Mother: Zoneton neighborhood, in this R & B Fund $1057.08 county. He was a man of sterling July 10, Recd from State treasurer to I thought I had better write you a integrity. Honest to the core of his State Aid Fund - $3159.15 few lines and let you all know that I big, generous heart, and as fearless am well and allright ... the war is as any man in the State. He was for Aug. 29, Recd from W. S. Rouse, over. I would have written sooner, his friends from start to finish; never Sheriff to R & B Fund - $608.35. but we were in it up until the last knew when to stop working for them Sept. 20, Recd From W. S. Rouse, day. We have up here for about and always ready to do a favor. His Sheriff to General Fund $1,225.62, forty-five days. I had a pretty lucky love for his children was revelation. birthday this year, the war ended the to R & B Fund $1.2254.62.

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Sept. 22, Recd from A. E. Funk, Will Shaw - $2.50 Bullitt County Bank - $1.75 Judge to R & B Fund - $12.00 Ed. C. Taylor - $7.50 A. E. Funk - $15.00 John Burks - $29.00 Ella Fickenster - $18.00 Nov. 7, Recd from W. S. Rouse, Ewing Crenshaw - $12.00 W. S. Rouse - $251.99 Sheriff, to the general fund R. L. Hackworth - $2.50 Dr. D. S. Roards (sic) - $6.50 $1,000.00, to the R & B Fund Oscar Owen - $2.50 Kelley & Langley - $6.00 & $.66 $1,000.00. John Burks - $10.00 J. L. Kelley - $3.00 & $11.00 Dec. 3, Recd from W. S. Rouse, W. D. Ellaby - $78.00 J. H. Bolton - $3.00 & $25.00 Sheriff, to the general fund $686.87, W. A. Gentry - $8.00 J. H. Bolton - $3.00 to the R & B Fund - $5,010.34 J. H. Bolton - $3.00 & $3.00 Gober Cochran - $3.00 C. R. Smith - $3.00 and $6.00 Eli Underwood - $6.00 Dec. 5, Recd from W. S. Rouse, J. R. Holsclaw - $.75 C. R. Smith - $3.00 & $6.00 Sheriff, to the sinking fund B. H. Crist - $2.64 J. H. Bolton - $10.50 $3,000.00, to the general fund W. D. Ellaby - $150.00 $6,905.78. C. K. Kneisler - $16.00 July Dec. 15th, Recd from W. S. Rouse, Sheriff, to the general fund $686.97, May 1917 Vincennes Bridge $$122.66 to the R & B Fund $686.97 Dr. C. T. Thomas - $25.00 Mrs. W. I. Jeffries - $.600 ?? Mrs. W. I. Jeffries - $6.00 Jan. 11, Recd from Hewitt Harned, B. H. Crist - $10.00 E. H. Thompson - $2.50 to the R & B Fund - $234.40 Gabe Bealmear - $2.64 Shepherdsville Tele Co. - $6.25 Jan. 30, Recd from State Treasurer Rowan Snellen - $2.00 A. E. Funk - $168.75 to State Aid Fund - $794.91 J. H. Bolton - $3.00 Ott Sadler - $1.50 & $15.75 G. S. Patterson - $3.86 Kentucky Culvert Co. - $85.50 Feb. 23, Recd from W. S. Rouse, Dr. Dave Smith - $152.00 Wm. Lamb - $9.10 Sheriff to Sinking fund $500.00, to J. H. Burks - $3.75 Ora L. Roby - $56.25 the General Fund $1000.00, to the R Buky & Jeffries - $32.00 & $15.00 A. E. Funk Jr. - $25.00 & B Fund - $1289.52. Hillary Dawson - $20.00 C. R. Smith - $3.00 & $18.00 March 22, Recd from W. S. Rouse, Eli Underwood - $6.00 Dr. J. W. Turner - $4.00 Sheriff, To the general fund $20.00, Lindsay Ridgway - $27.00 J. H. Bolton - $3.00 to the R & B Fund $187.44 Shepherdsville Tele Co. - $6.65 J. L. Kelley - $3.00 J. T. Tucker - $1.75 The Hoke Co. - $2,827.50 April 23rd, recd from W. S. Rouse, W. A. Gentry - $25.00 W. A. Cook - $47.00 Sheriff to the sinking fund $612.24, W. T. Hoagland - $3.00 to the general fund $686.94, to the R June, 1917 J. H. McDaniel - $2.00 & B fund $1,6050.02 H. A. Miller - $2.50 Amounts carried forward - State aid C. R. Smith - $12.00 & $6.00 C. P. Bradbury - $137.50 fund $3954.06, sinking fund W. P. Swearingen - $.50 W. A. Gentry - $6.00 $7442.29, general fund $13,412.69, J. H. Bolton $3.60 Bradley & Gilbert Co. - $26.80 R & B Fund $16,607.87 A. E. Funk Jr - $12.00 Mrs. M. Ward - $5.00 S. W. Bates - $15.32 Mrs. Fickenster - $12.50 April, 1917 payments to: Troutman Bros. - $13.50 Wm. Messinger - $30.00 By Claim Of: W. C. Herps - ? Eli Underwood - $6.00 Ora L. Roby - $56.25 Wilson Summers - $1.50 Lee Bolton - $7.50 J. L. Kelley - $3.00 J. C. Mattingly - $341.00 Shepherdsville Tele Co. - $6.45 Kelley & Langley - $22.00 J. L. Kelley - $3.50 J. M. Collier - $20.90 J. L. Kelley - $3.00 J. H. Bolton-$31.50, $3.00 & $13.75 Wayne Harris - $3.75 E. H. Thompson - $.52 John Lloyd - $18.50 J. W. Pope - $2.64 & $4.50 Charles Troll - $2.00 W. T. Carrithers - $10.00 Turner & Spencer - $104.70 W. D. Ellaby - $15.00 N. H. Wells - $20.25

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C. R. Smith - $3.00 Mrs. Fickenster - $7.57 Road & Bridge Fund, Dec. 1917 G. S. Patterson - $74.62 Henry Sanders - $14.75 August Eli Underwood - $6.00 Jeff Stivers - $1.25 Geo. W. Maraman & Sons - $51.71. J. A. Roby - $41.25 Ernest Funk - $5.75 Geo. W. Maraman & Sons - $342.62 J. A. Roby - $8.35 S. O. Armstrong - $9.25 Lou. Brazing & Mchy - $8.00 O. P. Basham - $8.96 A. E. Funk, Judge - $226.50 J. H. Bolton - $58.50 J. E. Hulswitt - $15.80 N. H. Braithwaite - $12.00 James Clark - $54.00 J. C. Shepherd - $51.25 A. E. Funk, Judge - $32.25 Lindsay Ridgway - $27.00 J. B. Bukey - $7.47 C. R. Smith - $4.50 E. E. McCormick - $12.00 E. W. Johnson - $3.75 D. J. Crumbacker - $65.90 Shepherdsville Tele Co. - $6.00 Henry Able - $6.08 Gabe Bealmear - $2.64 Everett Shepherd - $41.10 September Josh Gore - $2.00 Croan & Griffin - $9.25 J. W. Pope - $2.61 Jos. Taylor - $6.00 J. D. Adams & Co - $6.50 R. E. Lee, Jailer - $272.40 Ola Roby - $1.49 R. H. Smith - $2.00 Henry Barnes - $6.00 Ed Carpenter - $6.50 Peoples Bank - $6.88 C. R. Smith - $3.00 & $5.50 E. L. Stansberry - $6.50 F. H. Kulmer - $50.00 J. H. Bolton - $3.00 J. W. Stansberry - $7.25 James O’Connor - $1.80 G. S. Patterson - $32.09 John Adams - $4.50 Vincennes Bridge - $1,225.00 Virgil Duvall - $5.00 Vincennes Bridge - $750.00 November W. H. Nusz - $7.50 C. R. Smith - $3.00 N. T. Susz (sic) - $7.50 V. H. Rouse - $7.65 J. L. Kelley - $3.00 F. H. Kulmer - $10.50 W. H. Able Jr - $7.15 E. J. Elliott - $9.00 Henry Roby - $12.20 Mrs. Fickenster - $12.00 Merritt Drane - $283.30 W. L. Barger - $16.10 J. H. Bolton - $18.50 Shepherdsville Tele Co. - $6.20 Henry Ash - $2.00 C. R. Smith - $3.00 J. H. Bolton - $69.35 Fred Roby - $8.50 J. L. Kelley - $3.00 Ora L. Roby - $56.25 G. W. Roby - $9.25 W. A. Gentry - $3.00 John Greenwell - $43.95 A. B. Davis - $12. 37 W. D. Ellaby - $3.00 R. M. Hocker - $502.85 Bob Grant - $5.00 J. H. Bolton - $56.25 J. P. Thompson - $10.50 October State Journal Co. - $7.50 John Johnson - $17.50 Ahrens & Ott Co. - $13.28 Swearingen & Roby - $11.50 C. R. Smith - $23.25 John Duvall - $6.00 W. F. Lee - $15.50 Fidelity Trust - $75.00 Mattie Glenn - $15.00 Croan & Griffin - $25.92 Dr. Dave Smith - $100.00 J. H. Bolton - $95.50 H. P. Davis - $2.25 J. H. Bolton - $12.00 Wm. Cooper’s nephews - $65.83 W. C. Herps - $20.00 W. A. Gentry - $9.00 C. M. McKenzie - $2.00 W. E. Ashby - $3.50 J. H. Bolton - $6.00 Dr. S. W. Bates - $38.50 C. C. Daugherty - $1.50 W. A. Gentry - $5.00 S. T. Hornbeck - $2.00 B. C. Miller - $19.00 A. E. Funk, Judge - $168.75 Henry Burns - $6.00 Tom Mattingly - $7.00 J. L. Kelley - $4.00 V. H. Rouse - $14.62 James Marcum - $31.00 W. A. Gentry - $3.00 Wm. Rareden - $.75 Mike Marcum - $18.00 J. B. Buquy - $24.00 Peoples Elec. Light Co. - $12.51 O. P. Means - $20.60 Kelley & Langley - $6.00 W. F. Monroe - $6.00 Milton Weir - $10.25 Ora L. Roby - $56.25 J. H. Bolton - $52.00 J. A. Barrall - $4.95 J. L. Kelley - $9.00 G. S. Patterson - $17.40 Hugh Samuels - $1.00 Lindsay Ridgway - $270.20 Bradley & Gilbert Co. - $69.57 H. V. Mathis - $19.12 John P. Morton Co. - $7.07 Ora L. Roby - $56.25 E. H. Mathis - $3.50 C. R. Smith - $9.00 Lon Lee - $6.00

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Lem Swearingen - $4.50 E. V. Holsclaw - $4.90 Lee Bradbury - $6.80 Croan & Griffin - $19.02 I. L. Dawson - $2.50 John Dragoo - $6.00 S. M. Miller - $5.00 R. L. Reid $5.00 John H. Dragoo - $3.50 Henry Hamilton - $4.20 S. M. Mitler - $1.25 J. R. Burchell - $6.50 Frank Smithers - $8.75 J. T. Hazelwood - $3.12 Chas. Masden - $18.40 J. W. Watson - $7.50 R. L. Masden - $1.50 Fred Goodrich - $3.00 Chas. Ratcliff - $7.25 J. L. Kelley - $3.00 James Newman - $3.50 W. S. Rouse - $1.50 George Collings - $60.44 J. R. Myers - $8.75 J. E. Mattingly - $30.00 George Newman - $4.20 Blanton Wise - $7.50 W. C. Herps - $5.00 Ike Mudd - $6.50 Warren Shaw - $6.00 J. D. Buckman - $5.25 Henry McCubbins - $12.50 David Snellen - $2.00 Milton Weir - $2.69 Sam McCubbins - $26.50 W. P. Salmon - $17.40 Wiley Sample - $2.00 L. L. Masden - $2.90 Edward Shhaaf (sic) - $4.50 Carl Arnold - $2.00 Thomas McCubbins - $ 7.70 Bud Snellen - $2.00 Bill Ed Shepherd - $4.50 L. L. Masden - $9.62 John Roby - $1.50 Alex Riley - $9.00 Warren Shaw - $15.00 Frank Roby - $29.50 Geo. Ashbaugh - $22.25 Peter Snellen - $20.00 R. A. Collings - $3.50 Lem Swearingen - $6.00 H. A. Stansbury - $24.00 W. F. Lee - $13.50 George Hoagland - $5.00 J. W. Stark - $14.87 Jess Lee - $10.00 Burr Roby - $3.00 Chas. Showalters - $17.00 Emmett Holsclaw - $7.49 Ola Roby - $3.00 John Showalters - $10.00 W. H. McCubbins - $4.50 W. B. Mattingly - $24.11 Mrs. J. L. Stark - $13.42 I. James - $2.50 J. M. Barrall Jr - $4.50 Jake Showalters - $5.60 Harry Hesler - $31.50 R. B. Ridgway - $21.00 Herbert Samuels - $10.00 J. M. Collier - $2.50 Ambrose Skinner - $6.50 Egie Mann - $7.50 W. H. McFarland - $6.00 Granville Welch - $5.00 Chas. Skaggs - $2.80 Clemmons Manning - $10.00 Ed Applegate - $10.00 Will Shaw - $6.50 Geo. & Clem Manning - $10.00 Arthur Stivers - $9.00 B. K. Ricketts - $11.26 Chas. Fisher - $1.00 John Pendleton - $36.00 S. H. Ricketts - $42.60 J. V. Bell - $5.60 Wm. Barrett - $15.25 J. H. Ricketts - $9.00 Mason Williams - $8.60 Pete Barrett - $9.50 J. F. Ricketts - $1.50 D. J. Crumbacker - $6.00 Henry Barrett - $2.00 J. H. Lee Sr - $22.90 William Ladusaw - $6.00 Ernest Funk - $1.25 John Lee - $2.41 Alonzo Owen - $1.00 Jos. Thompson - $1.00 R. Thurman - $7.50 Roy Owen - $1.00 N. D. Welch - $16.20 George Thurman - $6.00 Carroll Owen - $1.00 Oscar Whitman - $6.25 John Waters - $2.50 G. W. Myers - $5.75 James Sample - $4.50 John Viers - $12.75 Ola Bogard - $1.00 Gib Stivers - $11.50 James McClure - $7.50 Leon Bogard - $1.50 John Quick - $7.20 James Atherton - $2.75 Joe Rumage - $1.00 Chas. Snawder - $39.03 Harve Heffley - $2.00 Dick Owen - $4.20 John McCubbins - $375. B. D. Monroe - $11.50 Tom Owen - $5.40 J. W. Thompson - $28.60 J. H. Lee Jr - $14.20 Alvin Owen - $5.40 Baltz Reichmuth - $50.00 O. H. Harned - $20.35 Chas. Owen - $5.90 Oscar Roby - $4.50 M. C. Ricketts - $.50 J. T. Harris - $12.00 Virgil Roby - $.50 John Ricketts - $.50 Howard Crenshaw - $6.00 Purcell & Hill - $3.60 Crawford Craig - $7.70 John Rumage - $2.50 A. C. Viers - $5.70 Geo. Collings - $32.50 Dave Rumage - $1.00 Carroll Troutman - $4.10 W. C. Harned - $10.50 Oscar Owen - $1.50 Vernon Holsclaw - $4.37 John Heffley - $19.00 Chas. King - $2.50 J. B. Myers - $2.80 W. P. Daugherty - $3.50 H. J. Crenshaw - $18.00

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Wilson Summers - $19.50 W. F. Joyce - $2.64 L. Thomas Tyler - $39.85 Gober Cochran - $12.00 Stony Weller - $2.00 Frank Goldsmith - $6.00 G. S. Patterson - $8.00 J. O. Hagan - $2.480 General Fund: J. C. Jeffries - $19.50 Geo. Perkins - $2.00 H. C. Hamilton - $2.00 Wm. Combs - $2.00 C. A. Masden - 418.00 W. C. Herps - $25.75 Ed. Simons - $2.65 W. S. Rouse - $6.00 J. W. Thompson - $2.00 Vincennes Bridge Co. $1,098.29 Ed Mattingly - $3.60 S. C. Bridwell - $2.00 Vincennes Bridge Co. $1,259.05 Fred Goldsmith - $2.00 Shelton & Masden - $30.00 G. W. Scott - $16.50 Dr. Kirk - $58.00 Mack Roby - $3.00 J. H. Bolton - $6.00 & $42.50 Dr. J. H. Shafer - $13.75 S. B. Stephens - $3.00 Ora L. Roby - $57.40 J. E. Mattingly - $8.50 Shepherdsville Tele Co. - $6.00 Mrs. Mattie Glenn - $15.30 Dr. S. H. Ridgway - $70.00 H. D. Shafer - $3.00 C. A. Masden - $12.25 W. S. Rouse - $8.00 Frank Wineholder - $3.00 W. H. Messenger - $153.30 S. T. Hornbeck - $8.00 W. S. Napper - $9.75 J. L. Kelley - $27.95 Chas. Rogers - $8.00 Roby Bros. - $6.10 J. W. Barrall - $69.95 W. T. Morrow - $2.00 Frank Wineholder - $3.00 C. P. Bradbury - $143.10 G. T. Wilson - $2.00 N. H. Conniff - $2.00 W. A. Cook, Com - $416.40 J. C. Jeffries - $2.00 J. C. Atcher - $2.80 Lindsay Ridgway - $114.50 J. H. Miller - $2.00 John Boots - $2.56 Ora L. Roby - $58.25 Ernest Funk - $2.00 I. T. Mudd - $2.00 Ora L. Roby - $57.15 W. E. Ashby - $2.00 I. L. Dawson - $2.96 Kelley & Langley - $20.30 John Marcum - $2.00 J. H. Collings - $2.00 J. L. Kelley - $10.10 J. T. Ferguson - $2.00 James Newman - $2.00 W. A. Gentry - $13.71 Chas. Applegate - $2.00 G. T. Essex - $2.96 W. C. Herps - $194.60 R. J. Clark - $2.80 Marsh Samuels - $20.60 Champion Bridge Co. - $3,034.50 A. J. Roby - $2.80 Will Lee - $2.56 Champion Bridge Co. - $384.00 Will Shaw - $2.00 Bev Brashear - $2.00 W. C. Herps - $11.10 J. R. Clark - $2.48 W. H. McCubbins - $2.56 W. C. Herps - $64.70 Chas. Troll - $2.00 S. P. Smith - $2.00 V. H. Harned - $89.50 J. T. Perkins - $2.00 J. B. Arnold - $2.00 Wilson Summer - $300.75 J. M. Dawson - $2.00 N. H. Pennington - $2.96 J. L. Kelley - $23.00 E. G. Vittitoe - $2.00 W. H. Cundiff - $2.00 C. R. Smith - $17.60 Gilbert Daugherty - $2.54 Leslie Ice - $2.80 J. L. Kelley - $11.00 J. L. Quick - $2.00 D. Baumgardner - $2.00 J. C. Cochran - $10.00 Granville Welch - $2.64 R. E. Armstrong - $2.80 Shepherdsville Tele Co. - $6.40 Jasper Griffin - $2.00 R. A. Collings - $2.00 Frank Maraman - $2.00 S. C. Bridwell - $2.00 W. A. Gentry - $3.00 H. C. Hamilton - $2.00 Dec. 3 1917, Genl fund & R&B: Eli Underwood - $6.00 John Moore - $3.00 W. A. Gentry - $3.00 Jasper Griffin - $3.00 H. A. Hill - $2.00 Dec. 10 Mrs. I. T. Houck - $32.00 T. L. Coakley - $2.56 J. L. Kelley - $3.00 W. S. Rouse - $2.00 Fred Domm - $3.00 Shepherdsville Tele Co. - $6.60 Tobe Ray - $3.00 Mack Roby - $3.00 W. A. Gentry - 3.00 J. W. Barrall - $20.15 J. W. Clark - $2.80 J. H. Bolton - $3.00 W. S. Rouse - $138.50 ?. E. McAfee - $2.50 Frank Maraman - $4.00 Lon Hatfield - $2.48 W. H. McFarland - $2.00 J. L. Kelley - $3.00 G. W. Taylor - $2.00 S. B. Owen - $2.80 J. W. Thompson - $2.00 C. E. Renhart - $2.00 Will Owen - $2.00 Henry Burns - $6.00 E. C. Vittitoe - $2.48 ?. H. Miller & Co. - $3.00 Shepherdsville Tele Co. - $5.25

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B. C. Bridwell & Sons - $5.25 G. S. Patterson - $14.00 J. F. Combs - $200.00 W. H. Lee - $2.00 G. S. Patterson - $29.85 A. F. Funk - $6.50 & $25.00 J. H. Bolton - $3.00 Jasper Pearl - $1.00 C. M. McKenzie - $2.00 Dr. Dave Smith - $4.00 Jan 14. G. S. Patterson - $16.85 Buckner Close - $3.50 A. E. Funk - $168.75 & $16.50 C. R. Smith - $6.00 J. L. Kelley - $3.00 G. W. Maraman & Son - $167.19 C. R. Smith - $1.00 Ora L. Roby - $56.25 G. W. Maraman & Son - $.90 J. B. Dawson - $6.00 J. L. Kelley - $25.00 Pres Samuels - $7.50 J. L. Kelley - $8.00 ? R. Smith - $6.00 & $16.50 William Lile - $140.00 Obe Funk - $20.25 Dr. S. H. Ridgway - $25.00 Bradley & Gilbert - $27.78 C. C. Hackney - $2.64 Lindsay Ridgway-$153.73 & $35.25 L Thomas Tyler - $29.56 Dr. Dave Smith - $51.00 Jasper Griffin - $3.00 O. L. Beard - $2.00 R. H. Smith - $2.00 Feb. 1, 1918 C. C. Daugherty - $1.50 J. H. Bolton - $6.00 Cyclone Store - $156.00 A. C. Masden - $6.00 C. P. Bradbury - $137.50 Dec. 18 C. A. Masden - $12.00 Feb. 8 G. W. Miller - $9.00 W. W. Stallings - $2.20 J. W. Thompson - $ 29.79 Ode Miller - $1.90 W. W. Stallings - $78.00 Ora L. Roby - $56.25 Ben Miller - $3.00 J. L. Kelley - $139.60 H. D. Shafer - $3.00 Troutman Bros. - $48.27 J. L. Kelley - $75.00 Shepherdsville Tele Co. - $6.75 Ben Hardy - $2.50 R. E. Lee - $67.20 Ewing Crenshaw - $5.00 J. H. Linn - $405.00 Joe Phelps - $4.00 Jim Hawkins - $1.00 Wilson Summers - $14.00 H. V. Mathis - $1.00 W. A. Gentry - $6.00 H. V. Mathis - $81.50 Feb. 11 W. L. Gentry - $49.74 C. R. Smith - $3.00 Hoke & Co. - $559.90 Geo. W. Taylor - $89.50 J. W. Barrall - $72.00 Lindsay Ridgway - $8.40 Dr. S. H. Ridgway - $6.50 Feb. 16 Lindsay Ridgway - $46.00 W. C. Herps - $16.50 J. C. Wooldridge - $6.00 Mrs. Flickenster - $21.00 R. E. Lee - $33.70 M. F. Weller - $6.00 J. H. Bolton - $3.00 Shepherdsville Tele Co. - $6.00 E. E. McCormick - $8.00 James Wallace - $2.70 Dr. J. G. Dodds - $26.50 Geo. Armstrong - $8.00 Salt River Lodge 180 - $6.00 W. S. Rouse - $49.00 Joe Phelps - $2.00 Andrew Barns - $6.00 C. E. Croan - $2.00 Joe Funk - $19.50 Andrew Gowan & Co. - $12.00 Buck Close - $2.00 J. H. McDaniel - $12.50 D. O. Gober - $21.54 W. O. W. Hall - $3.00 Balz Reichmuth - $14.75 R. E.?? Armstrong - $31.67 Jasper Griffin - $3.00 Buck Close - $1.40 J. L. Kelley - $11.00 W. O. W. Hall - $3.00 R. C. Shepherd - $7.00 R. J. Clark - $2.50 Granville Welch - $2.64 W. S. Paulley - $3.50 A. J. Roby - $2.80 W. D. Ellaby - $2.00 C. K. Kneisley (sic) - $38.50 V. H. Rouse - $8.76 R. E. McAfee - $2.80 Paul Brashear - $1.92 J. W. Clark - $2.80 Sam Lile - $2.00 Jan. 1, 1918 J. H. Gore - $2.00 Ezra Johnson - $1.35 J. H. Linn - $150.00 W. H. McFarland - $2.00 Bryan McCoy - $6.75 Bart King - $10.00 Lee Tierney - $22.68 Dec. 14 Wiley Sample - $23.50 Jan. 3, 1918 Lawrence Howlett - $11.85 Cy Corum - $6.50 C. A. Masden - $18.50 William Eckert - $1.25 Jess Noe - $1.00 Troutman Bros. - $32.35 Bud Eckert - $1.25 P. P. Miller - $2.00 Troutman Bros. - $187.21 Lindsay Ridgway - $21.00 J. D. Moore - $3.00 W. A. Cook - $75.00 Henry Burns - $6.00 R. C. Ludwick - $7.50

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Herbert Jenkins - $2.50 Apr. 2 ??? Clark, not found J. E. Chappell - $10.00 Dr. Dave Smith - $59.30 Mike J. Edwards, not found Bert Gentry - wrongfully ??? Mar. 2 Apr.3 Walter Hamby (looks like) gone W. J. Shaw - $2.00 & $15.00 T. C. Carroll - $137.50 T. H. Hall D. Baumgardner - $2.00 Tom Jackson Mar 5 Bert J??? - army J. B. Bukey - $4.50 Apr. 5 Stephen Lowary - dead Wm. Eckert - $1.25 R. H. Miller - $18.00 Mrs. Callie Owen Mr. Swift - $3.00 Clarence Rateau - not found Frank Moore - $3.00 Apr. 8 Lewis Snellen Ernest Funk - $2.90 Chas. J. Bridwell - $21.90 T. E. Sanders A. L. Roby - $18.00 M. F. Weller - $18.00 J. B. Weir C. A. Hall - $2.00 W. M. Heizer - $5.00 Elliott Owen, Colored J. L. Masden - $7.50 Lebanon Junction Bank - $35.25 Riley Arnold J. L. Samuels - $17.00 R. L. Bemis V. Hewitt Harned - $6.00 Apr. 10 T. M. Beghtol Ed J. Rogers - $24.00 Ora L. Roby - $56.25 Ott Brown V. H. Harned - $135.24 S. P. Smith - $2.00 James Caswell J. C. Wooldrige - $6.00 G. B. Cundiff Mar ? Miss Connie Purcell - $12.25 W. W. Drake Ora L. Roby - $56.25 Robt. Purcell - $1.00 Evan Dillander J. W. Thompson - $31.25 T. L. Coakley - $2.56 J. D. Ferguson S. B. Stephens - $6.30 W. T. Carrithers - $18.00 Albert Griffin William Mothershead - $1.85 S. M. Harris - $7.00 A. R. Hawkins Mrs. Ruth Harris - 10.00 J. T. T???, not found Mar. ? Shepherdsville Tele Co - $7.00 Chas. Harris Mrs. Howell Smith - $28.50 J. C. Wooldridge - $3.00 & $18.00 Clint Jewel Jasper Pearl - $10.50 J. C. Wooldridge - $9.75 Sam Lile James Sparks - $1.25 J. V. Ashby - $8.00 G. M. Martin, not in county Andrew Despain- $1.00 J. P. Muss Mar. 27 Bullitt Co. L. Co. - $3.50 Ernest Marcum J. C. Wooldridge - $6.00 M. F. Weller - $3.00 M. C. McAhron R. D. Snellen - $1.00 S. H. Ridgway - $15.75 Bates McDaniel, not in county J. A. Barrall - $13.25 Basil Scott - $5.30 W. V. Pulliam Bullitt County Bank - $16.75 J. L. Kelley - $12.00 Bev. Philpot V. H. Rouse - $4.62 Ben Smith Mar. 29 Dr. Kerr - $5.00 W. F. Scearce, dead Barnes Bros. - $4.83 Dr. Kerr - $3.35 Hugh Stivers Barney Weller - $8.00 Lloyd S. Settle -$12.50 James Uncleback, not in county R. Rice Lee - $7.30 Leonard Wright Mar. 30 ?? Bradbury- $162.75 G. L. Aldridge, not found J. C. Thornton - $10.25 H. W. Bishop (looks like), dead J. H. Shafer - $.50 Cannot read the new balances. G. L. Bradshaw, dead Chas. Davis, not found Apr. l List of delinquent polls for the year Geo. Gallion, not found Mrs. C. G. Bridwell - $1.75 1917 James Gibson Chas. G. Bridwell - $8.25 A. G. Heisheimer W. J. Joyce - $7.75 ??? Allen, dead Gene Hall, dead Fidelity Trust Co - $875.00 Thos. Brewer, not found Jim Johnson, not found

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W. J. Judd Nels Jones, colored Adam Humphery (sic) Chas. H. Miller Eli Taylor, colored Mack Huchinsn (sic) James Phillips Jess Burks M. Jones Robt. Russell J. H. Binkle Roscoe McCubbins Henry Sharp J. J. Blankenship Sr Harve Masden Guy Stansberry, in Army F. H. Bowman Tom Newton Logan Bowman, Colored Will Clark Louis Noe Sam Stroter, Colored John Corum B. Roberts Henry Arnold Will Dillander Chester Raley, not in county John Bolin John Ferguson Willis Richards Angero Beghtol I. J. Goss John Sparks E. M. Bowman W. T. Goldsmith, assessed twice Henry Scott J. T. Carlisle L. W. Hamilton, not found John Todd Albert Corum Tom Harris, not found C. R. Vertrees J. M. Dunford Sam Hatfield, not known C. B. Watson ? W. Field, in Army Jno. Kneisler Robert Bowman J. L. Funk C. C. Lee Herman Razor, dead Joe Goldsmith I. N. Martin Nick Ash Clarence Hardin Jno. Messinger John Biven Will Harris Carroll McGlasson B. J. Conniff, not in county Noah Jackson H. W. McCormick, not in county Grover Crenshaw Will Lile Elam Martin E. A. Ethington, not in county A. D. Martin Nilie Peacock L. Fitzgerald Henry Messinger Joe Southern Dora Jackson W. J. Miller, not in county M. L. Sample Chas. Jones Chas. M. McCubbins Lemon Stivers Ed King, in Army Marion McNutt H. Tinnell Harve Lasley E. H. Price Taylor Ward Richard Metcalf, in Army Ignot Spinner J. B. Younger John Middleton J. T. Stallings ?. M. Johnson W. L. Noe J. P. Stearman ?? Metcalf George Perkins R. F. Thornhill ?? Middleton Tom Siniard C. R. Vaughn W. J. Seaman, not in county J. W. Shepherd, not in county Sam Welch N. C. Shaw Canzy (sic) Snawder, not in county Harris J. Brooks, not found C. P. Shafer G. W. Tinnell J. H. Brewer, not found Mack Tinnell, not in county Jess Thompson W. A. Bergen, gone Bess Thompson Ed Thompson M. J. Cox, gone Nathan Underwood C. W. Vittitoe, not in county M. R. Davis, not found Dave Young Bob Irwin Cleve Gentry, dead George Scott, out of county Mason Thompson Alfred Gibson Harry Anderson Frank Anderson Bud Harris, assessed twice Sam Akridge Rob’t. Browns Sam Harris, gone Wm. Brown John Carpenter Harry Jones, not found Grove Downs Lloyd Duvall, dead Tom Jones John Eve W. R. Fowler Will Olleges, gone M. L. Engle, dead Wm. Fowler W. B. Paulley W. M. Foster James Garr J. H. Smith John Clinton French Gilbert Glasgow C. J. Sanders Sam Goodline (looks like) Wm. Hall Jeff Thurman, gone B. G. Good W. H. Hutchinson

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Dr. O. Johnson John Gunther Will McCubbins Clarence Hatfield Joe M. Miller J. H. Hall J. G. Napier A. P. Jenkins, dead Amos Noe C. A. Kelley, dead Tom Riggs G. H. McQuillan Boots Riley Wilford Martin Murray Shields ??? Noe Tom Stillwell Dan Pence Sidney Smith J. T. Raley A. J. Thompson G. T. Raley R. Vanvactor H. C. Schming Ben Bowman, colored A. Spurling John Miller Lee Stopher B. Bowling, not in county Gene Thompson Eddie Browning Ed Williams John Clark Howard Bowman P. L. Dowson (sic) not in county Jim Masden W. G. Evans By Lindsay Ridgway, Clerk Jim French Willis Fox, in Army G. W. Allen O.R. Good Jas. Campbell William Harlan Hugo Crenshaw, in army George Hoagland John Edmonds Almer Hatfield F. A. Evans, unknown J. T. Jackson Sr. Henry French Tom King, in Army George Glascoe, out of county George Long Jno. Greenwell Jeff Mathis Chas. Hilton Hooker Moore Wm. Harris Wm. Middleton John Jackson Jr A. B. Priddy Ollie Rice Colored - J. C. Sherrard, not in county Luther Bowman G. F. Simmons, in Army Louis Clayton Geo. Stephan, in Army Will Jones Jerry Tinnell Tom Parker Riley Thompson Noah Bowman Lee Underwood Fred Ducker John Warden Isom Lewis Chas. Sims George Sheckles Claud Bolton Henry Bowman Frank Able Robert Hackit John Childers Albert Lewis Leslie Crump Chas. Davis W. F. Essex John Fulks H. D. Flesh W. A. Goodlett

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