Extracts of the Bullitt Pioneer
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Extracts of The Bullitt Pioneer PREFACE In March 2000, I began a project to extract an index of names published in the turn of the century editions of the Bullitt Pioneer Newspaper. Microfilm of these early newspapers was available at the Ridgeway Memorial Library in Shepherdsville. I first envisioned strictly an index of names only. After working through several editions I realized that the style and content were unique and I started over with the intent of using a line or two from the articles. Later, wanting to include even more of the content I started the project a third time including significant articles. Hundreds or thousands of hours later, I have this finished product. I have tried to include every piece of information that would be of interest to a genealogist or local historian, using "article", "etc" or "highlights only" for items not typed in its entirety, especially in wedding descriptions or flowery obituaries. Omitted are most state-wide or national political items. The images on the microfilm range from fair to completely unreadable. Many were faded, torn, wrinkled and stained. I can't help but wonder how many went through our famous Shepherdsville floods. The issues are scattered. Several years had only a few issues available. The spellings of names often varied with the author. I have no idea as to the correct spelling of many of the names. I typed them as they were printed. The quality of the images caused many questions. A smudge, wrinkle or hole created gaps. Ink-filled letter let to difficulty with e-a-o-c, u-n, i-l-t, R-B-H. Many looked so much alike. You many want to look closer at names with these letters. Although diligent in the preparation and editing of this project, there may be many instances of error. If you have questions, the microfilm is available at the library. Dates are entered in order as they appear on the microfilm. Some issues are out of order. I have included date published as well as the original page number with the articles to make it easier to find if you wish to look at the microfilm. I have enjoyed reading and typing the newspaper into the database. My hope is that someone, somewhere will enjoy the results of my many late night sessions at the computer. Edith Blissett February 22, 2001 The 1909 Bullitt Pioneer Extracted from microfilm by Edith Blissett ***January 29, 1909 (Pg. 1) McClain and Miss Lillian McClain. Misses Nellie Harris and Essie Guests mentioned: May, Lee, Annie Swearingen spent last week with the ***Howell-Trunnell May Troutwine, Stella Troutwine, latter's aunt, Mrs. Kelley Baird at Ollie Welch, Lena Welch, Ina Fern Seatonville. On Wednesday afternoon, at the home Foster, Maud Smith, Doris Miller, of bride in this place, Mr. Neil B. Holly Miller, Blanche Howlett, Nina Drama "Willowdale" played at Trunnell Sr, one of Bullitt's most Ridgway, Elizabeth Smith, G. H. Maccabee Hall to utmost capacity for prominent farmers, as well as one of Weller, Harry Howlett, Sed Bell, John benefit of the Maccabees. the best fellows generally, and Mrs. Davis, Robert E. Lee, Albert Nelson, Maggie Howlett, a lovely Roy Maraman and Robert Zimmerman. Mrs. Applegate and daughter and Mrs. accomplished and charming widow of Ed. Miller of Smyrna were with the this place, were united in the bonds of Alf Dacon and wife and Prather Young latter's aunt, Mrs. James Herin Sunday. wedlock. were guests of C. M. Dacon & family Sunday. Party given recently by Mrs. Warren It was a union of hearts as well as Troutman at High Grove has been the hands and when Rev. S. P. Martin had Henry Harris and wife spent Sunday talk of the young ever since. concluded the impressive marriage with her father, Albert Nusz. ceremony, the hearty sincere W. L. Troutman and wife gave a large congratulations showered upon the Mrs. Jones of near High Grove visited party at their lovely country home for happy couple by the group of friends relatives and friends here. 62 guests. and relatives present showed the high esteem and affection in which they J. A. Crenshaw had a cow get seriously Miss Ella Lloyd has returned from a were held. The shower of blessings hurt on a picket fence. visit with relatives in Waterford, was geniune and heart felt. accompanied by Miss Ethel Tichenor. Alf Dacon guest of his daughter, Mrs. Though a little past the meridian of Nellie Herbert of Deatsville. Huston Smith, wife and daughter of life, Mr. and Mrs. Trunnell are both Louisville guest of Sam Smith and well preserved and admirably suited to Henry Biggs has pneumonia. family. each other. They looked as happy and joyous as a young couple in their teens. Little Miss Edith C??? spent Saturday Joe Clark and family, in company with They will make their home at Mr. night with her grandmother, Mrs. Asa his sister-in-law, Miss Georgie Willitt, Trunnell's fine farm four miles east of Lutes. are visiting in Bardstown. Shepherdsville on Salt River. Miss Zilpah Crist spent a few days with Miss Ruby Tyler is in the city visiting Frank Maraman trapped a fine otter Mrs. J. Q. Hough and Mrs. Helen relatives. and a fine mink. Long. Burr Harris and wife are in Mt. ***Cupio W. L. Hall, Joseph Fisher and James Washington visiting ......can't read. Scott spent Sunday with Bert Hall and Mesdames John Nicholson and John wife. Henry Lutes and ....can't read. Pendleton attended the Cundiff- Reichmuth wedding the 20th. Rev. Lucy, wife and children, Rev. ***January 29, 1909 (Pg. 2) Crandell, Mrs. Emma Queen, and Mrs. J. H. Nicholson spent time in Robert, J. C. Wiggington and wife took Presbyterian Ministers of Philadelphia Louisville visiting relatives. dinner Sunday with J. D. Ellaby and are about to apply for a charter for an wife. organization to be known as Ernest Funk, wife and baby and Obe Ministerial Sustentation Fund to Funk and wife spent Sunday with Den Miss Amelia Crenshaw spent last week provide annuities for aged brethren. Tierney. with her son, William Crenshaw and family. Church Directory - Baptist, Rev. S. P. Surprise Birthday party for Miss Edith Martin; Christian, Rev. E. B. Ritchey; The 1909 Bullitt Pioneer Extracted from microfilm by Edith Blissett Methodist, Rev. R. M. Wheat; Wm. A. Wade was here Monday. ***February 5, 1909 (Pg. 1) Presbyterian, Rev. J. O. Needham. Samuel Casseday Jr is at home on a President Roosevelt to be presented ***County Directory visit with his parents at Hubers. with a cane made from the wood of a tree grown on historic Lincoln farm by Police Judge - H. H. Glenn R. C. Shepherd, wife and son, Otto, State League of Kentucky Postmasters. Town Marshall - C. A. Hatzell have returned from a trip to Florida. Town treasurer- J. W. Hardaway Little Harry Hays died near Bardstown Town assessor - Dr. G. W. Weller Mrs. S. P. Martin and daughter, Helen, Junction, Monday, January 25. Buried Municipal Board of Trustees - J. H. spent Tuesday in Louisville. family grave yard at Slate Hill. Thanks Zimmerman, S. T. Hornbeck, W. T. to Mrs. Miller and Miss Katie Miller Lee, J. Thos. Tucker, Wm. A. Cook Miss Laura Summers of Bardstown for prayer and song. and W. C. Morrison. was guest of Mrs. Minnie Hornbeck yesterday. Sudden death of Dan Anderson, an ex Local Board of Health - G. W. Kirk, S. federal soldier near Bardstown W. Bates, J. E. Johnson, C. W. Miss Allie Ashby was out from Junction, Monday morning. When his Newman, R. F. Hays Louisville and spent Sunday her with wife tried to arouse him, she found him mother Mrs. O. A. Lutes. in a dying condition and he expired Circuit judge - S. E. Jones before medical aid could reach him. Commonwealths Atty. - D. A. Mrs. S. N. Brooks and daughter, Miss Coroner Maraman held an inquest and McCandless Mary Tyler, spent a day or two in a verdict of death from heart failure Louisville. was rendered. Rev. S. P. Martin Circuit clerk - O. W. Pearl conducted funeral, buried in the family Master commissioner - J. F. Combs Misses Stella and Hallie Dawson, of burying ground on the Showalters County judge - R. F. Hays Highland Park are visiting friends here. place near there. He leaves a wife and County attorney - C. P. Bradbury ten children. County clerk - W. B. Tilden Henry Hamilton is running his maple Jailer - J. W. Croan orchard now and turning out an Bullitt County Farmers Club meeting Sheriff - W. B. Campbell excellent class of molasses. called, Jasper Pearl, Secretary. Deputy - Burr Harris Deputy - W. S. Rouse Mrs. Susan Summers of Bardstown Adult Bible Class International County assessor - W. W. Stallings guest of Mrs. John B. Summers at Gap Conference at the Second Presbyterian Deputy assessor - R. H. Miller in Knob. Church, Banquet at the Galt House. Deputy assessor - Preston Parrish Dinner $1.00 a plate. Superintendent - Lindsay Ridgway Hardin Hall and Preston Parrish of Mt. County surveyor - W. C. Herps Washington were here Wednesday. ***Pleasant Hill Coroner - C. M. Maraman County treasurer - Conrad Maraman Jas. A. Ice, Clarence Holsclaw, H. D. Mrs. Evalyn Ratliffe and little son, of Shafer were here Wednesday attending near Lotus, spent several days last ***January 29, 1909 (Pg. 4) Fiscal Court. week with her parents, A. M. Lutes and wife. ***Personal Article on what may be the origin of the practice of sending Christmas Little Bruce Bridwell is sick at this Jas. F. Collings was at home Sunday. Cards. writing. Mrs. Evelyn Rodman is visiting Commissioners sale - N. H. Owen VS Henry Biggs is very much improved relatives at Henderson.