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History Of Calloway County

Kentucky

1931

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HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 Galloway County in the Making

The subject of this sketch, our County. But long before its actual frontiersmen of our state. Also to own Calloway County, is situated in birth there was an influx of set- Mrs. Wade's descendants it may be the southwestern part of Kentucky tlers into the country now known said that Calloway is justly indebt- in that particular section known as as Calloway from Virginia and the ed for their part in its growth and the Purchase. Her nothern boun- Carolinas. These settlers located progress. dary is Marshall County and to her in the nothern part of the country About the time Mr. Wade settled west lies Graves, while sloping because of the fact that there they on West Fork Samuel Watson set- gently northward on its east is the had in rich abundance both water tled in the same vicinity. Soon came beautiful and peaceful Tennessee and timber. It was not until a William Smith and William Derring- River and her southern line is much later period that . the prairie ton who also settled on farms near flanked entirely by the grand old of the county was settled. West Fork. Among the early set- state of Tennessee. Calloway is In 1876 Colonel Richard Callo- tlers of the northern part of the almost a perfect rectangle in shape way moved his family to Kentucky County was the Duncan family. and covers an area of 395 miles or and he soon became an efficient and William Chester was an early set- 252,800 acres. active man in the affairs of the tler on the creek which bears his Topographically Calloway's sur- early settlements, and it was in his name and opened one of the largest face features are quite varied. The honor that our subject was named distilleries ever operated in the country bordering the Tennessee Calloway. In 1777 he and John county. About 1822 came Williams River is broken and hilly, with rich Todd were elected the first burgesses Sutherland with his family and Wil- valleys lying between, while the to the General Assembly of Virginia liam Jones with his. Mr. Jones was central and western portions are and in the spring of the same year the first school teacher in the coun- he was appointed justice of the comparatively level, and are char- ty. In 1821 John Harp settled in acterized by a light gray soil, well peace. The historian, Collins, tells the county and in 1822 there settled adapted to general farming. The us that in 1779 Colonel Calloway on Duncan's Creek, among others, with others, under an act of the northwest corner of the county is the families of John Swift and broken in places and considerably Virginia Legislature, was appointed Luke Langston. cut up by ravines, which renders a trustee to lay off the town of Boonesborough and that the trustees Wadesboro's first settlers were the the farmer's occupation not an easy Jones, Stewart, Sperry and Wade one. declined to act and others were ap- pointed. families, while the Taylor family The northern and eastern parts settled in southeastern Calloway and of the county were once heavily Colonel Calloway is noted as one the Wyatts in northwest Calloway. timbered having had in abundance of the lawgivers and defenders of The early settlers of the interior of such forest growths as a variety of the frontier and his career, though Calloway, near Murray, were Charles oaks, maple, beech, sweet gum, shortened by an early death in the Linn, a Mr. Crow, who made some hickory, ash, cypress, birch and defense of that frontier, is one of improvements on an island in swamp willow. The timber of the which we as Callowayans have an Clark's River, a Mr. Ferror and a barrens consisted of hickory, post honest right to be proud. Mr. Saunders. A little later there oak, white oak, red oak and other We are further grateful to His- were the Pools, Meltons, Boggesses, hard- woods. However, most of this torian Collins for the information Wickers, Merrimans, Baileys, Gar- valuable timber has been cut away that James Steward and David retts, Dunns, Skaggs and others, all during the past several years, and Jones were the first white men to of whom located within a radius while lumbering is still an important locate within what is known now as of six miles. occupation along the Tennessee Calloway County. He tells us that In addition to the settlers enumer- River, it is not the profitable one it they came here as early as 1818 ated, the following persons were once was. from Caldwell County and opened residents of the county prior to The principal streams of the coun- farms about one mile east of the 1830: Joab Lassiter, Vincent A. ty are the east and, west forks of town of Wadesboro. Mr. Steward Wade, Lewis Wells, James Ingram, Clark's River and Blood River. East died while yet a young man but left James Clayton, Luke Dees, William foid heads in the southwestern part a number of descendants whose McElrath, Jacob Saunders, Harrison of the county, and flows a north- lives have meant much in the his- Walston, William Curd, Spencer easterly course through a well cul- tory of our county. Very little is Milliken. Dennison Dees, William tivated district. It is a stream of known of Mr. Jones' life but it is Edwards, John Keys, Moza Grisham, considerable importance, and re- said that he was a true type of the Bailey Anderson, Edmund Taylor, ceives a number of small tributaries, pioneer and a man of excellent John Hodge, David Shelton, Charles all of which play an important part character. Curd, John Allen, Bins Derrington, in the drainage of the county. West In 181.9 or 1820 we are told that Reuben Nelson, William McWade, Fork rises about twelve miles west a number of hunters and trappers James Bell, John McGrew, George of Murray, flows a northerly direc- came to the county and settled for Goodwin, Chapman Miller, Gibson tion through a rather flat and very a time to hunt the game with which Gray, William Easley, Robert Whit- heavily timbered region. Blood the country at that time abounded. nell, A. D. Jackson, John Hodges River, in the eastern part of the However, their stay was of short and others. Among the non-resi- county, is a very sluggish stream. It duration and they made no footsteps dents who purchased government receives several small tributaries, in our county's history. lands in Calloway between the years flows an easterly course and empties Banester Wade, who first visited 1825 and 1830 were John Eaker, into the Tennessee River. the county as an adventurer in Nathan G. Hale, John Strow, John The seventy-second child of Ken- 1818 made a permanent settlement Elliott, John M. Gardner, Lewis tucky in order of formation, Callo- in 1820 on West Fork. He was Wells, William Anderson, William way, was born in 1822, being created known as a daring hunter and a Clayton, George Owings, John Bryne under the jurisdiction of Hickman noble specimen of the early and James Witherspoon. ItISTORY Or CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

Rainey T. Wells, president of Mur- four physicians, one newspaper and ceipt which was given his grand- ray State College, who presided at one school, the Murray Institute. father, James Yarbrough, in 1869 the debate. The English debaters The business section of the town for 156% pounds of coffee. The were named A. E. Holdsworth and on the north and east side of the price was $38.73. N. C. Oatridge. No decision was court house, was destroyed by fire That commodity prices have de- given at the request of the English- during the Civil war, but was clined sharply in the past few men. The question debated was soon rebuilt. The people of the months is shown by a comparison "Resolved that the emergence of county were intensely southern in of every day quotations with prices woman from the home is a re- their feelings, about 500 men en- of provisions in 1901, as quoted in grettable feature of modern life". listing in the Confederate ranks a bill of groceries bought by Mr. Murray represented the negative. and about 200 in the Federal army. Yarbrough's father, C. C. Yar- During the same year Pogue and The county was the scene of several brough, when he moved to Stam- Copeland lost only one debate out of encounters between small parties ford, Texas, in 1901. seven. The debates were with the of the opposing forces. Two hundred pounds of flour University of Kentucky, Waynesburg Churches Organized cost $4.20 as compared to approxi- College, Pa., Murfreesboro, Tenn., The growth and importance of mately $5.00 for the same grade McKendree College, Lebanon, Ill.; the church has been phenomenal and quantity today. Thirty-six and Bethel, Tenn. In the Univers- since the early days of the county pounds of sugar for $1.00 and the ity debates Copeland and Pogue won and the organization of the church price today for that amount is all three in which they participated. was one of the first thoughts of around $1.80. Lard was even the people. In 1893 the First higher, $5.88 for 50 pounds, com- Clay Copeland, 20, is the son of Methodist church was organized pared to around $5.25 in 1931. Mrs. Janie Copeland, postmistress in Murray while the town was still An invoice for three hogsheads at Dexter. He is superintendent of in the woods. This church was re- of tobacco, dated 1896, was for ap- the M. E. Sunday School. He was organized in 1879 with 13 members. proximately the same price as pre- formerly assistant to Joe Lovett on The Murray Baptist church was vails on the present crop. the Ledger & Times and is the organized in .... and the First former Editor of the College News. Christian church in 1858. The rec- He was president of the Christian ords show that the First Christian Obe Alexander Has Association at college. church had existed several years Almanac Printed 1776 before this time, but no dates are Murray, County Seat given and no authenic record of An Almanac which was published this is available. The Church of in 1776 was brought in the Ledger of Calloway County, Christ was organized in 1909 with & Times by Obe Alexander, Mur- Incorporated in 1844 13 members, who worshipped in the ray farmer. The Almanac was pur- old court house for a period of chased when new by Andrew Alex- four years before building a church. ander a great grandfather of Mr. By Miss LureIle Bourland One unusual fact is related that Alexander and has been in the Calloway county, the seventy-sec- Murray at one time, with a popula- family since that time, 155 years. ond county in Kentucky in order of tion of only 600 persons, had six The Almanac is dated the 16th formation, was established in saloons. However, prohibition was year of the reign of George III it 1822. The first county seat was at voted in the county in 1880. was a bissextile or leap-year. It Wadesboro, which was a flourish- In 1871 the corner stone of the contained the motions of the Moon ing town of over 300 inhabitants Murray Institute was laid and the and Sun, the true aspects of the and was much frequented by land building was completed the fol- planets and the rising and setting speculators, who went there for the lowing year. This building was de- of the sun. It served also as a purpose of taking over vacant stroyed by fire in 1904 and rebuilt, road guide having all the principal lands. After the public lands had but was again destroyed by fire in cities and the distances apart. been sold Wadesboro lost its prom- December, 1919. At this time, inence. Many of the citizens moved however, there had been a tempor- OLD LAND GRANT OF PROPERTY away and the buildings began to ary enlargement of the school by the A land grant dated December 4, fall into ruin, causing the removal construction of a second building 1830, conveying 160 acres of land, of the county seat to Murray, which and school was continued until an- located near Old Wadesboro, for the was named after John L. Murray, other building could be erected. The sum of $40 is owned by H. L. Bal- afterwards a member of Congress people of the town, as a rule, are lance, of this county. The grant for eleven years. awake to the possibilities of com- was made to Mr. Ballance's grand- Murray was incorporated as a munity welfare and improvement father, William H. Ballance. The town in 1844, its location being and backed by a loyal and progres- grant was executed in accordance near the center of the county, sive school board, the school inter- with an act passed by the Kentucky 24 miles southeast of Mayfield ests in Murray are moving steadily General Assembly in 1825. Thomas and about two hundred and fifty forward. Metcalf was governor of Kentucky miles from Frankfort, the state at the time. Daniel Holman was the capital. In 1870, according to the grantor. United States census, the popula- Hardy Yarbrough Has tion of the town was 179, while Tax Receipt Dated 1828 E. E. Smith, of Harris Grove, has three years, later in 1873, it was bought in a flint lock musket be- between 600. and 800 persons. At Among an interesting collection lieved to be more than 150 years that time Murray boasted of two of old papers belonging to J. H. old. The ancient weapon is of the wholesale houses, six retail stores, Yarbrough, well known Murray style and type of the pre-revolution- one flour mill, a saw mill, wood merchant, is a state and county tax ary era. carving mill, wagon and carriage receipt issued to his grandfather, The gun was brought to Kentucky factory, tanning yard, 12 mechanical George Yarbrough in 1828. The by Alexander Gallemore in 1833. It shops, two tobacco factories, two 103 years old legal instrument is is the property of Mrs. Stephen Ed- hotels and two churches. There signed by H. L. Atkins, collector. wards, Mr. Smith bringing it in were five lawyers in the town, Mr. Yarbrough also owns a re- for the owner. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNT'Y-193t

In June 1822 the Legislature Tennessee River. The county levy pose until 1871 when a smaller passed an act authorizing the open- for 1823 amounted to $519.13, the farm about two miles north of Mur- ing of a land office at Wadesboro, sum of $1.00 being assessed to each ray was purchased and a new build- and appointed Edmund Curd re- tithable. ing erected. ceiver. The act required him to On February 13, 1823, the first The first paper in Calloway Coun- offer for sale to the highest bidder circuit court of Calloway County ty was a religious edition, by John each alternate section of land lying was held in the court house at Elliott, known as The General Bap- west of the Tennessee River. The Wadesboro. Hon. Benjamin Shackel- tist Banner. It had a small circu- law required the land to bring $1.00 ford acting as circuit judge, John lation but at the end of a year its per acre. The first lands entered Bearden and Reuben Rowland as office was moved to Indiana. Mr. at the above price in Calloway Coun- associate judges and James Calloway Elliott also published while here the ty was in the year 1825. In 1827 as clerk, with Wm. Curd his deptuy. Independent Circular also a re- the price was reduced to fifty cents. At this term of circuit court Callo- ligious paper. Then it was that the tide of immi- way's first lawyers, Benjamin Pat- The next paper in the county was gration set in, in largely increased ton and James Breathitt were ad- a political edition, The Murray Ga- population, and three years later the mitted to the .bar and duly sworn in zette. it was edited by J. N. Balen county's population numbered 5164. as such. Edward Jones and Richard for four years at which time he sold The highest price paid for govern- L. Mayes were admitted to the Cal- it to a partnership who soon moved ment land in the county was $1.25 loway bar about 1830. its offices to Paris. Tenn. per acre and the lowest 12% cents In 1830 an order for a new court The Murray Journal established per acre. house building of brick and to be by the W. R. Sinclair in 1877 was The original boundaries of Callo- two stories high, and thirty-six feet not successful and was removed way County, which included the square was made. The building was from publication at the age of five present county of Marshall, were completed in 1831 and contained a months. created by an act of the General court room and offices for the usual In 1879 a stock company with W. Assembly, approved December 15, county officers. The first term of 0. Wear as editor established the 1821, the territory at that time court was held in the building in Calloway News. Mr. Wear was suc- being a part of Caldwell and Liv- January, 1831. It not only served ceeded as editor in 1882 by Dean ingston Counties. In 1822 the Leg- as a temple of justice but often as Bablitt and others. However, Mr. islature passed an act establishing a place of worship. Wear remained the veteran . news- the county, and January 16th, 1823, In 1837 a movement was started paperman of the' county being edi- the appointed commissioners met in by Hon. Jan-.es Brien favoring a di- tor of some paper in the county al- the town of Wadesboro and effected vision of the county. Mr. Brien was most continuously until his death a permanent organization. The defeated on this issue in his can- a few years ago. He was at the commissioners were Andrew Bell, didacy for the legislature in 1839. time of his death editor and pub- Arthur H. Davis, Thomas Hill, However by the time of the next lisher of the Calloway Times, which Nicholas Copeland, Win. Short, election the movement had become paper was merged with the Murray Banester Wade, Wm. Rowlett, Lind- quite popular and Mr. Brien was Ledger after Mr. Wear's death and say Martin, John Hodge, and George elected by a large majority. In the two succeeded by the Ledger & Tucker. They also constituted the February, 1842, he procured the Times with Joe T. Lovett as editor. first county court with Win. Curd passage of a bill for the establish- The history of Calloway's churches as clerk. Win. Duncan was com- ment of Marshall County from Cal- is an interesting one that dates back missioned as the first sheriff by loway, and Marshall county was or- to the advent of its earliest settlers. Governor Adair. ganized on June 7th of that year. The first minister in the county The court held its second session . Immediately after the division of is thought to have been Henry Dar- in January, 1823, and plans were the county commissioners were ap- nell, of the old school Baptist laid for the construction of a court pointed to re-locate the county seat Church. He held religious services house to be built in the town of of Calloway County. A number of at various towns throughout Wes- Wadesboro. At this term among sites were suggested,. viewed and tern Kentucky and organized the other businesses attended to was considered and a site near the cen- first church in the county at Sol- the licensing of persons to perform ter of the county geographically was diers Creek, but it was in that part marriages, there not being sufficient chosen. The site was called Mur- of Calloway County which became ministers, and the appointing of ad- ray in honor of Hon. Thomas L. Marshall County in 1842. However ditional constables. Those appoint- Murray, one of the leading lawyers Elder Ossalam Copeland, another ed to perform marriages were Ar- of Western Kentucky. Baptist minister, founded the Old thur H. Davis, Thomas Hill, Jacob In 1843 or 1844 orders for a court Salem Church about two miles south- Romland, and Win. Rowlett. house and county jail to be erected east of Murray about 1832. That At the March, 1823, term men in Murray were given and the work church still maintains its existence. were appointed to build a road from commenced immediately. The first The first house of worship was only Heath's Ferry on the Tennessee court house in Murray was a good a log cabin, but was 'afterwards re- River to Wadesboro and others to brick building fifty feet square and placed with • a more pretentious lay out a highway from Wadesboro two stories high, containing. a large building. The Baptist also organ- to the county seat of Graves coun- court room on the first floor and ized a church at Wadesboro at an ty. The first tavern license was four county offices on the second early date, and among the first pas- granted to Reuben Romland. Wm. floor. The commissioners who tors there were Elders Copeland, Jones, Eli Cochran and Henry Dar- superintended its building were Owens, and Curd. nell were commissioned to contract Jesse P. Stephens, B. G. Imes, G. D. The Methodist followed closely in and superintend the building of the McDonald and D. C. Lynch. The the wake of the Baptists, and in first county jail and Dennis Der- first jail in Murray was completed 1821 or 1822 organized a small rington was awarded the contract to in 1847, being a brick building, con- class at Sutherland's Camp Ground build a clerk's office. structed at the cost of $2376.50. in the northwest part of the coun- At the April, 1823, term a ferry The first poor farm in Calloway ty where services were regularly was established at Davis' Ford on County was built about 1849. The held for a number of years. A log Clark's River and in July, 1823, building was of the one-story, double house of worship was erected in the others were licensed to ferry on hewn log type. It served its pur- vicinity a few years later. Among HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

the early circuit riders who visited individuals; these bonds were all a day and the day is gone and thus this, and other points in the coun- paid by the district when they be- is born history. ty, were Reverends Whitnell, A. C. come due. The Institute building But the above sketch of our coun- Waterfield, and Morgan Williams. was the handsomest school structure ty in the making fills us with awe Soon after the countys organiza- west of the Tennessee River. Two and admiration for the daring pio- tion Presbyterian ministers visited stories high, it contained seven large neers, our ancestors, who braved it and established two societies, one rooms. It was constructed at a cost suffering and hardships untold to at a place known as Kennedy's of $17500, and was a credit to the lay the foundations of our common- Camp Ground, near the Marshall little city of Murray. wealth, and if they could rise from County line and one on Donron The school was organized in their graves and feast their eyes Cteek, in the western part of the 1872 by Prof. Henry Nold. upon the beauties of our present county. The latter place was known An so ends a short sketch of some Calloway, do you believe they would as the McElrath Camp Ground. of the early days of our country. feel their efforts had been in vain? Reverends John Smith, Chas. E. The history of the various institu- Their history recalls the lines of Hays, and Samuel Johnson were tions of the county and an insight the poet who wrote— probably the earliest Presbyterian into the lines of some of her promi- "The lives of great men all re- preachers in the county. nent people up to the present day mind us An almost wholly unsuccessful at- appear elsewhere in this issue. And We can make our lives sublime tempt was made by the Mormans to after all our institutions and our and departing, leave behind us establish a church in Calloway Coun- people make our history. We live Footprints on the sands of Time". ty, they having sent a talented min- . ister here who succeeded in making his followers some fifty or sixty per- First Christian Church of Murray, Ky. sons. who had settled in the south- west part of the county. Most of these followers removed to Illinois and there appear now to be no rem- nants of the organization left in the county. The first Christian Church in the county was established earlier than 1845 at Concord Village, and among its earliest preachers were Elders Bibbs, Anderson, Gist, and Holmes. An early law of Kentucky, per- taining to education, was that cer- tain lands in the state should be reserved for the endownment and use of seminaries of learning, throughout the , commonwealth. The county courts of the several coun- ties were ordered to have surveyed and patented within their respective 'counties; the requisite number of acres, all of which was exempt from taxation. The seminary land of Calloway County was sold about the year of 1842 Or 1843, and from the Proceeds were erected tw,o buildings, one at Murray and one at New Con- Cord. The Murray 'building was ;1 two-story brick structure, and con- tained four school rooms. It was completed in 1851 and stood until 1870 at which time it was sold by an act of the State Legislature. The house at Concord was a two-story frame building, completed in 1856. It' was destroyed by fire ten years later. The Murray Institute was estab- lished in 1871 by a stock company, the proceeds arising from the sale of the old seminary building, serv- ing as a financial basis for the enter- prise. The company was incorporat- ed with a capital of $5000.00, which was found inadequate for the erec- tion of the proposed building, where- upon the school district proposed to pay the additional amount required in six years by local taxation, as se- curity for the district, the county is- sued bonds to the amount of $6000, ERECTED IN 1904 DURING THE PASTORATE OF G. H. C. STONEY which were purchased by private • HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

Robert Boggs, having been previous- BRIEF HISTORY OF FIRST CHRISTIAN ly chosen, were "set apart by fast- CHURCH MURRAY, KENTUCKY ing and prayer, and the imposition of hands, as elders of the congrega- tion. Charles Stephenson and removal and death of some of the By Ernest B. Motley, Pastor Daniel Robertson were, at the same members and lukewarmness of oth- The first house of worship erect- time and place, set apart as deac- ers. In the interval of time an- ed in Murray was a Christian ons, by Bro. James Lindsay, Evan- terior to the collection of the pres- church. It was built on the site gelist in charge." now occupied by the dwelling of ent body of disciples, there has This is the first mention of any Nat Ryan, Sr. been occasional preaching by trans- The county seat was located at ient brethren of the Reformation, officers of the new congregation. Murray in May 1843 The first two with no very apparent good re- "On May 13, 1860, the church public build;ngs erected were the sults, and without an effort at re- being in conference, after prayer court house and the Christian organization, until the advent of it was resolved unanimouslyy, to have church, both built in the same year. Bro. James Lindsay, of Marshall a treasury; and to contribute there- The church was completed in the county, Ky., in the vicinity Having to every first day of the week, (or fall of 1844. been engaged by the congregation as often as they might meet on Previous to the erection of the at Green Plain to preach for them the first day of the week) as the church, and hence before Murray last year (1857), he would oc- Lord had prospered them, that they became the county seat, a body of casionally stop by the way and might at all times be ready to con- Disciples broke bread from hous , preach for the people and scattered tribute to the wants of the needy to house. Near the cemetery, which brethren in and about Murray. Being or distressed. W. H. Curd was ap- was located in 1832, was a school- himself apparently one of the best pointed to note each day's contri- hoese in which they met for wor- and most devoted and pious of men, bution, and hand the same over to ship. Reuben Starks and his son, and an able expounder of the an- Bro. Daniel Robertson, who was Marshall, preached the gospel and cient Gospel. lie always left a good chosen to act as treasurer, and pay baptized believers in those early and often a deep and solemn im- out the said means as directed. Bro. Robertson reported then in hand days. pression on the brethren and general The erection of the first church audience. Meanwhile Sister Emily $7.05". in Murray was due chiefly to the Malone and Brothers Wm. H. Curd, At this time there were between efforts of Peyton Utterback, who did A. M. WadHugon and others put 40 and 50 members, and it would most of the work with his own on Christ by confession and bap- appear either that they were not hands. He was assisted by D:. tism. An awakening of the dry very prosperous or that Ananias McCall, a dentist of Paris, Tennes- bones of the old scattered members and Sapphira's fate had been forgot- see, and an able preacher. These took place, and those who loved ten, or lost its terrors, for during two brethren may be called the God began to speak to one another, the remainder of the year only founders of the Murray Christian and gave full manifestation of $7.85 is recorded by Bro. Curd, and church. Peyton Utterback was spiritual life, a disposition to pro- only $12.40 for the entire year elder and David Robertson was mote the cause of Christ and god- 1861. Robert Boggess was ap- deacon. liness, and the happiness of one pointed clerk on July 13, 1862. This Some of those who worshipped another, which prompted and called was the trying period of the Civil in the first house were Peyton Ut- for their organization into a legiti- War, and the blank in the records terback, Rachel 0. Utterback and mate congregation of Christ, and for the next five years gives some their sons, Albertus and John, John "Temple of the Holy Spirit." This hint of the sad condition of the Trimble, Rachel 0. Trimble, Henry happy result took place in Murray, times. The record shows but $2.75 B. McCarthy, Caroline McCarthy, Calloway county, Ky., on Saturday contributed during 1862, the offer- Mrs. Eliza Green, Martin Johnson, the 3rd of April 1858, out of the ing of two meetings in July. No Martha Johnson, James and Martha following elements, and through further records appear until 1867, McKnight, David and Eliza Robert- Bro. Lindsay as the Evangelist, and when Bro. Curd seems to have son, Mr. and Mrs. David Douglas, Bro J. B. McGrim acting as assist- written the minutes for August. James Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. ant. A. M. Wadlington, Charles August 31, 1867, Wm. H. Cutchin Jonah Shultz, Sally Wear, Mr. and and Susan Stephenson, Peter and was appointed. He was succeeded Mrs. Wm. H. Curd, Sarah A. Ryan. Nancy Wymore, Wm. H. and Emily in May 1869, by E. L. Starks On Joel H. Curd, Wm. H. Cutchin, J. Curd, R. R. McDermott, J. L. and July 16, 1870, A. H. Wear suc- James Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Adaline Utterback, P. H. Beckham, ceeded Bro. Starks, and kept the Baldwin, Abe Thompson. Sally Wear, Emily W. Malone, F. F. records with great care until Oct., With the death of Peyton Utter- Staples, and Sarah A. Ryan." 1880. It is uncertain who suc- back and other leading spirits the On the following day, Lord's Day, ceeded him, but in 1882 M. W church began to go down. No record April 4, 1858, James and Martha Martin was clerk and held this post of its history exists up to 1858. In McKnight, A. E. McKnight, George until August 26, 1888, when E. S. that year Wm. H. Curd began to Wymore and Juliet Boggs took Diuguid was appointed temporarily. keep careful records of meetings membership. On May 1, which was Bro. Diuguid seems to have served and membership, a practice which probably the next preaching day, D. until 1896, when Bro. Martin again has been continued ever since, with R., Louisa and Alsey Robertson, took up the work, in which he con- occasional long intervals. and Robert Boggs were added. tinued until increasing duties and Wm. H. Curd began his records During the next forty years of feeble health obliged him to forgo with the following "Prefatory Re- the church's history more than 720 this portion of his labors. He was marks": persons were received into member- succeeded in 1905 by W. E. King. "The congregation of Christ at ship in various ways. H. P. Wear succeeded him and is Murray, Ky., was organized out of On November 20, 1858 a "Com- still serving as clerk of the church. the fragments of a similar body, mittee of Finance" was chosen con- S. F Holcomb is secretary of the heretofore existing in Murray. but sisting of R. J. Martin, James Mc- Official Board. for the last seven or eight years Knight and Robert Boggs On List of Pastors disorganized and broken up by the August 7, 1859, Wm. H. Curd and James Lindsay, J. B. McGinn, HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

Bro. Mobley, 1858-1860. J. B. Briney, C. E. Moore, S. F. J. B. Hay, F. C. Allen, and M. W. Wm. Dugger, George Nash, James Fowler, H. L. Calhoun, T. M. Mat- Martin, to procure plans and speci- Lindsay, 1861-1867. thews, James Small, R. H. Cross- fications for remodelling the church field, Harold E. Monser, W. T. building, or erecting a new one, John McCoy, January-September, Brooks, Leroy M. Anderson, W. G. also to ascertain cost of same, and 1868. Montgomery, D. W. Scott, W. H. report within sixty days. This com- John Nash, October, 1868-Novem- Sheffer, J. J. Walker, T. S. Tinsley, mittee reported on January 5, 1902, ber, 1869. V. W.Wallace, Gerald Culberson, and was discharged. On July 29, R. B. Trimble, December, 1869- Allen Wilson, E. D. Fritts and 1902, L. C. Linn, Conn Linn, and December, 1871. others. Dr. J. G. Hart were appointed a No Pastor December, 1871-March, Other prominent names among committee to confer with the Odd 1872. the early members were Dr. J. H. Fellows Lodge in regard to the James Lindsay, April-December, Sale, Hortense and Laura Boggs, N. church building; make settlement 1872. T. Hale, Ann Diuguid, A. H. Wear, as to their title to the upper part W. T. Shelton, February, 1873, Dr. J. G. Hart, T. P. Cook. of the building, and if no agree- December, 1876. ment was reached, the committee No regular pastor December, Two preachers have gone out was empowered to bring suit for a 1876-December 1877. from this church, W. L. Butler, who division of the property within sixty John McCoy, January 1878-Feb- was baptized in 1870, and John W. days from date Holsapple, baptized in 1876. ruary, 1879. On July 26, 1903, the closing of W. L. Butler and B. F. Manire The records do not mention the a meeting held by James Small and preached occasionally in 1879 and existence of the original frame S. R. Hawkins, subscriptions were 1880. meeting house nor the decision of called for to erect a new church B. F. Manire was preaching in the congregation to dispose of it, building. Subscriptions, together 1881. and to erect the brick structure with a previous gift of $500.00 and E. C. L. Denton, January, 1883- which succeeded it; nor of the sale interest bequeathed by James May 1885. of the first house and change of Shultz, of Crossland, Ky., amounted J. R. Hill, October, 1885-Decem- location to the present site. Some to almost $10,000.00. On March ber, 1887. time in 1867 it was decided to 27, 1904, a committee of twenty- Albert Nichols, January-Decent- erect a new house of worship. On three brethren was appointed by ber 1888. November 7, 1867, the lot, together the congregation to have general T. M. Matthews, Jan., 1889-De- with the old church standing on it, oversight of the building of the cember, 1891. was sold to Dr. J. B. Sherwood for new church. From that number a No regular preaching during $184.00. The trustees who ex- Building Committee was appointed 1892. S. F. Fowler and others oc- ecuted the deed on behalf of the consisting of J. G. Hart, E. S. Diu- casionally congregation were Wm. H. Cutch- guid, J. B. Hay, W. E. King, and J. R. Hill, 1893. in, Wm. Ryan, and R. E. Beck- W. G. Harris. J. G. Hart and W. H. L. Calhoun, January, 1894- ham. On November 30, 1867, the E. King resigned, owing to press December, 1895. congregation met in the Baptist of business, and M. W. Martin and C. E. Moore, January, 1896-De- church and continued to meet there 0. T. Hale were appointed in their cember, 1897. regularly until September, 1868. places. T. A. West, January-June, 1898. The first recorded meeting in the S. F. Fowler, November, 1896- Christian church was September 4, On April 10, 1904, G. H. C. October, 1902. 1868. The building preceding the Stoney began work as pastor of the S. R. Hawkins, December 1, present one must have been erected church. On May 3, 1904, A. L. 1902-December 31, 1903. between November 30, 1867 and Lassiter, of Paducah, Ky., presented T. M. Matthews, January 1-April September 4, 1868. On September plans for the new church. On May 3, 1904. 4, 1868, Bro. Potts preached at the 5, 1904, George Aycock was em- G. H. C. Stoney, April 10, 1904- morning service and James Jones, ployed to superintend the work. On December, 1906. of Marshall county, at night. Ben- the night of June 5, 1904, the last E. B. Bourland, January 1, 1907- jamin Freeze joined by letter. The service was held in the old build- December 31, 1909. next day James Jones preached on ing. Services were held in the J. M. Alexander, March 1, 1910- "What shall I do to be saved." opera house until the new build- February 28, 1911. Mattie Brandon united by letter and ing was completed. J. S. Hawkins, April, 1911-Dec. Catherine Mallory by confession. At On September 1, 1904, the corner 31, 1913. the next regular meeting, October stone was laid.L. Calhoun, I. T. Green, January 1, 1914-Sep- 4, Alice Robertson, J. M. Manning, Professor in the ColVW of the Bi- tember 31, 1916. L. C. Manning united by confession ble, Lexington, Ky., delivered an E. B. Motley, November 6, 1916- and baptism. This was the begin- eloquent address. A large number June 10, 1917. ning of a meeting lasting a week, of articles were placed in the cor- Kyle Brooks, Sep. 1, 1917-July during which 21 were added in ner stone, including a copy of the 6, 1918. various ways. Bible, a brief history of the church, L. F. Drash, December 1, 1918- The progress of the church was a roll of the officers and members December, 1920. hindered by the fact that the build- numbering then about 278, a roll J. E. Vause, February, 1921-No- ing in which they met was owned of the Sunday school and various vember 15, 1924. and controlled by two different in- other auxiliaries to the work, a list E. B. Motley, December 1, 1924 stitutions and interests. On Decem- of contributors who had paid their to present 1931). ber 3, 1899, E. S. Diuguid was ap- pledges, copies of our leading church Among those who have held pro- pointed to communicate with the and missionary publications, and tracted meetings for the church Odd Fellows in regard to buying of the local papers.. On Sunday, are James Lindsay, James Holmes, the hall, and to have the deeds to December 11, 1904, the first meet- Bro. Cook, R. B. Trimble, W. L. the church lot recorded. On the ing was held in the Sunday school Butler, James Hester, Bro. Perkins, fourth Lord's Day, December, 1899, auditorium of the new church. On J. W. Higbie, E. C. Denton, B. F. a committee was appointed con- October 8, 1905, the congregation Manire, J. C. Creel, J. T. Hawkins, sisting of E. S. Diuguid, J. G. Hart, dedicated their beautiful house to HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 the pure worship of Him from whom learn of Jesus Christ, and to the During the present pastorate the had come the inspiration which had whole world, in whose duties and interior of the church has been re- prompted it, and the blessing which destiny we share, with grander op- paired and redecorated, new light had made it possible in the midst portunities •to serve God, and to fixtures installed, auditorium and of numerous difficulties. save humanity, let us go forward study carpeted, basement rooms . re- The pastor, G. H. C. Stoney, in full assurance of faith, attempt- paired and painted, two pianos pur- gave this charge to the church: ing great and ever greater things chased, new supply of chairs, new "By the mercy of God, "The little for God, and expecting great bless- furnace, heating system for bapis- one shall become a thousand, and ings from Him. "According to your try installed, memiograph purchased, the small one a nation." With the faith be it unto you." church bulletin started, parsonage erection of the new building, with The church has maintained a and additional ground purchased. enlarged views of our responsibili- steady growth through the years and There have been 147 additions to ties to Murray, to Calloway county, has sought to witness for Christ in the church, 60 at regular services. to Kentucky, to our great country the community and out to the ends The present membership numbers with its teaming millions waiting to of the earth. 407, 87 are non-resident.

Super-Service Station of the Jackson Purchase Oil Co.

Treman 0. Baucum turning to Calloway that year he en- Methodist church and a Democrat. gaged in the mercantile business at On December 27, 1917, he was mar- Cherry, disposing of all his business ried to Miss Willie Luter, a daugh- Mr. Treman 0. Baucum, the son of in 1922 to accept an agency for the ter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Luter. W. L. and M. D. Baucum, was born Hawkeye Oil Company in Mayfield, They have four children, naniely, at Cherry, in Calloway county, Aug- Ky. Three years were devoted to the work of this organization, and in Anna Dorothy, T. 0., Jr., Charles ust 4, 1895. His boyhood days were 1925 he resigned to accept the Edwin and Billy Eugene Baucum. spent with his parents upon the sales managership of the H. M. Wil- Mr. Baucum is one of Calloway's farm, during which time he attend- liams Motor Co. in Mayfield. In 1927 best business men, and the Jackson ed the Cherry graded school, later he removed to Murray and or- Purchase Oil Company, under his taking a course in the Memphis Bus- ganized the Jackson Purchase Oil management, will •continue to suc- iness College. Acquiring a splendid Co., assuming management of this ceed and prosper under the safe, knowledge of bookkeeping he ac- splendid and successful organization sound and progressive business ceted a position as such in Memphis, which is composed of home men ex- methods used by this courteous gen- where he remained until 1916. Re- clusively. He is a member of the tleman, HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

CALLOWAY'S PART IN THE first lieutenant; Elias Hopkins, third valiant service in defending its prin- CIVIL WAR lieutenant. They numbered at the ciples. time of organization about eighty of That Callowayians today are During the Civil War the people the very flower of the youth of proud of its Civil War veterans is of Calloway county sympathized Calloway County. This company proved by its very good organization with the South. served one year in Virginia under of United Daughters of the Con- As the county did not lie along General Dick Taylor, but took part federacy. the immediate track of either army, in only minor engagements. and was altogether unimportant Company H of the Third Infantry from a strategic point of view, it was organized shortly after the Successful Debaters was not made the scene of any im- breaking out of the war and left portant military operations during for the front in April, 1861. Its the war. Only a few slight skirm- officers were G. A. C. Holt, captain; ishes occurred on its soil, and these T. A. Miller, first lieutenant; John were between small parties of the P. Mattheson, second lieutenant; opposing forces, that from time to and Abner Duncan, third lieutenant. time passed through various parts Captain Holt was afterward pro- of the county. moted to the rank of Colonel and During the latter half of the war, Lieutenant Miller to the rank of the county was overran by bands of Captain. The company numbered guerrillas, who plundered hundreds eighty-seven men. Only about of citizens of their horses, and mur- twenty-five of these returned home dered innocent persons in cold blood. uninjured at the close of the war, The town of Murray was burned the rest having fallen at Shiloh, during one of the raids and much Baton Rogue, Vicksburg, Oxford, property was destroyed. Fort Pillow, Selma, Macon, Tishim- In the spring of 1862, Gen. inmgo Creek, and other bloody bat- Smith, ,commander of the Federal tles, in which the celebrated Ken- forces stationed at Paducah, made tucky Confederate Brigade took part. a raid to the Tennessee River, and This gallant company took part in did a great deal of damage to the the campaigns of Tennessee, Missis- citizens of Murray and surrounding sippi, Lousiana, Alabama, Georgia, country. The detachment became and Kentucky and served throughout disorganized, on account of the bad the war. conditions of the roads, and the Company G, Seventh Kentucky F. C. Pogue Jr. soldiers went unrestrained through Infantry, was recruited in 1862, and the county taking what property numbered about sixty-five men. The they saw fit. officers were J. M. Chambers, cap- A number of citizens were ar- tain; David Nowlen, first lieutenant; rested, and lodged in northern pris- and James Walston, second lieuten- ons, where they were kept for ant. The company formed part of several months. the Kentucky brigade and took part Historian Collins tells us that in the same campaigns as did Com- Fort Heiman, on the Tennessee pany H. River, in the southeast corner of the Another company belonging to the county, was occupied for some time Seventh Regiment was organized in by Confederate forces under General 1862, and commanded by Manoah Albram Buford with one brigade of Sevan. The original membership cavalry, one (Third Kentucky) regi- was only about forty, over half of ment, mounted infantry under whom were killed during their ser- Colonel G. A. C. Holt, and a battery vice. of light artillery. These constituted Company C of Col. Faulkner's the left wing of the Confederate celebrated cavalry regiment was Army under General N. B. Forrest, made up wholly of Calloway Coun- when he made his successful assault tians in 1863. It numbered about on Johnsonville, Tenn., on the east eighty men and took part in the bank of the Tennessee River, Novem- western campaign during the latter ber 4 and 5, 1864. In the latter part of the war. Captain James part of 1863 a small detachment of Melton raised a company for the Federals, numbering about 300, took same regiment, the greater number possession of Murray, and threw up of his men being residents of Callo- earth-works near the town, which way County. Clay Copeland they occupied for a short time. This Simultaneous with the breaking was the only force of regular troops out of the war, and while the Con- The first international event par- stationed in the town during the federates were organizing at Camp ticipated in by the students of war. Boone, and elsewhere, the friends Murray State College occurred No- About 800 men from Calloway of the Union also rushed to arms. vember 24, 1930 when Forrest C. County joined the Southern army, T. P. Carter recruited a company of Pogue, Marion Ky., and Clay Cope- many of them going in squads, and cavalry in the county for the first land, Dexter, Ky., debated in the enlisting in different regiments at Kentucky Battalian, U. S. A., while college auditorium before 200 0 different places. Several companies a large number enlisted in the people against representatives of were recruited in the county, the Fifteenth Kentucky Cavalry and Cambridge University, England. first of which was raised early in other regiments. Coached by Prof. L. J. Hortin the 1861, by Capt. C. C. Bowman. The Fully 200 men from this county Murray debaters acquitted them- other officers were C.. P. Duncan, fought for the Union cause and did selves splendidly according to Dr. HISTORY Or CALLOWAY COUNTY-1981

Rainey T. Wells, president of Mur- four physicians, one newspaper and ceipt which was given his grand- ray State College, who presided at one school, the Murray Institute. father, James Yarbrough, in 1869 the debate. The English debaters The business section of the town for 156 1/2 pounds of coffee. The were named A. E. Holdsworth and on the north and east side of the price was $38.73. N. C. Oatridge. No decision was court house, was destroyed by fire That commodity prices have de- given at the request of the English- during the Civil war, but was clined sharply in the past few men. The question debated was soon rebuilt. The people of the months is shown by a comparison "Resolved that the emergence of county were intensely southern in of every day quotations with prices woman from the home is a re- their feelings, about 500 men en- of provisions in 1901, as quoted in grettable feature of modern life". listing in the Confederate ranks a bill of groceries bought by Mr. Murray represented the negative. and about 200 in the Federal army. Yarbrough's father, C. C. Yar- brough, when he moved to Stam- During the same year Pogue and The county was the scene of several ford, Texas, in 1901. Copeland lost only one debate out of encounters between small parties Two hundred pounds of flour seven. The debates were with the of the opposing forces. cost $4.20 as compared to approxi- University of Kentucky, Waynesburg Churches Organized mately $5.00 for the same grade College, Pa., Murfreesboro, Tenn., The growth and importance of and quantity today. Thirty-six McKendree College, Lebanon, Ill.; the church has been phenomenal pounds of sugar for $1.00 and the and Bethel, Tenn. In the Univers- since the early days of the county price today for that amount is ity debates Copeland and Pogue won and the organization of the church around $1.80. Lard was even all three in which they participated. was one of the first thoughts of the people. In 1893 the First higher, $5.88 for 50 pounds, com- Clay Copeland, 20, is the son of Methodist church was organized pared to around $5.25 in 1931. Mrs. Janie Copeland, postmistress in Murray while the town was still An Invoice for three hogsheads at Dexter. He is superintendent of in the woods. This church was re- of tobacco, dated 1896, was for ap- the M. E. Sunday School. He was organized in 1879 with 13 members. proximately the same price as pre- formerly assistant to Joe Lovett on The Murray Baptist church was vails on the present crop. the Ledger & Times and is the organized in .... and the First former Editor of the College News. Christian church in 1858. The rec- He was president of the Christian Obe Alexander Has ords show that the First Christian Association at college. church had existed several years Almanac Printed 1776 before this time, but no dates are Murray, County Seat given and no authenic record of An Almanac which was published this is available. The Church of in 1776 was brought in the Ledger of Calloway County, Christ was organized in 1909 with & Times by Obe Alexander, Mur- Incorporated in 1844 13 members, who worshipped in the ray farmer. The Almanac was pur- old court house for a period of chased when new by Andrew Alex- four years before building a church. ander a great grandfather of Mr. BA. Miss Lurelle Hourland One unusual fact is related that Alexander and has been in the Calloway county, the seventy-sec- Murray at one time, with a popula- family since that time, 155 years. ond county in Kentucky in order of tion of only 600 persons, had six The Almanac is dated the 16th formation, was established in saloons. However, prohibition was year of the reign of George III it 1822. The first county seat was at voted in the county in 1880. was a bissextile or leap-year. It Wadesboro, which was a flourish- In 1871 the corner stone of the contained the motions of the Moon ing town of over 300 inhabitants Murray Institute was laid and the and Sun, the true aspects of the and was much frequented by land building was completed the fol- planets and the rising and setting speculators, who went there for the lowing year. This building was de- of the sun. It served also as a purpose of taking over vacant stroyed by fire in 1904 and rebuilt, road guide having all the principal lauds. After the public lands had but was again destroyed by fire in cities and the distances apart. been sold Wadesboro lost its prom- December, 1919. At this time, inence. Many of the citizens moved however, there had - been a tempor- OLD LAND GRANT OF PROPERTY away and the buildings began to ary enlargement of the school by the A land grant dated December 4, fall into ruin, causing the removal construction of a second building 1830, conveying 160 acres of land, of the county seat to Murray, which and school was continued until an- located near Old Wadesboro, for the was named after John L. Murray, other building could be erected. The sum of $40 is owned by H. L. Bal- afterwards a member of Congress people of the town, as a rule, are lance, of this county. The grant for eleven years. awake to the possibilities of corn, was made to Mr. Ballance's grand- Murray was incorporated as a munity welfare and improvement father, William H. Ballance. The town in 1844, its location being and backed by a loyal and progres- grant was executed in accordance near the center of the county, sive school board, the school inter- with an act passed by the Kentucky 24 miles southeast of Mayfield ests in Murray are moving steadily General Assembly in 1825. Thomas and about two hundred and fifty forward. Metcalf was governor of Kentucky miles from Frankfort, the state at the time. Daniel Holman was the capital. In 1870, according to the grantor. United States census, the popula- Hardy Yarbrough Has tion of the town was 179, while Fax Receipt Dated 1828 E. E. Smith, of Harris Grove, has three years, later in 1873, it was bought in a flint lock musket be- between 600. and 800 persons. At Among an interesting collection lieved to be more than 150 years that time Murray boasted of two of old papers belonging to J. H. old. The ancient weapon is of the wholesale houses, six retail stores, Yarbrough, well known Murray style and type of the pre-revolution- one flour mill, a saw mill, wood merchant, is a state and county tax ary era. carving mill, wagon and carriage receipt issued to his grandfather, The gun was brought to Kentucky factory, tanning yard, 12 mechanical George Yarbrough in 1828. The by Alexander Gallemore in 1833. It shops, two tobacco factories, two 103 years old legal instrument is is the property of Mrs. Stephen Ed- hotels and two churches. There signed by H. L. Atkins, collector. wards, Mr. Smith bringing it in were five lawyers in the town, Mr. Yarbrough also owns a re- for the owner.

OF CALLOWAr Murray and Calloway County Closely Linked W ith Kentucky History, Tradition

By JOHN McELRATH MELOAN what was considered as the richest Purchase was called the "new coun- and most inviting land in the then try" then, and it is the only part of Kentucky is a land of romance known world. That they were in- Kentucky which is platted into sec- and tradition and linked with its tellectual is shown by the wonder- tions or townships. in the modern amazing and colorful history we ful papers and documents of that way. When Marshall county was find Calloway county and Murray day. That they were hardy is evi- established it was necessary that a closely connected. The county was denced by their longevity, their new capitol be established for Callo- erected in 1822, being 72 of the courage, prowess and endurance. way, and old Wadesboro fell into 120, and originally included the Sixty years after the close of the decay. The jail at Wadesboro had county of Marshall within its Revolution several hundred sol- previously burned, and there is a boundaries. Calloway was cut off diers of that war lived in Kentucky, curious but well authenticated from Hickman county, named for heads of families, largely. Of legend connected with this incident. Capt. Paschall Hickman, and when those soldiers the following then When the jail, a log structure a name was sought for the new lived in Calloway county; Joseph burned a negro, the sole prisoner, territory Col. Richard M. Calloway, Dunn, Nathan Frizzell, Chas. Gallo- was burned up in it. On the next a kinsman and closely associated way. Nicholas Henson, Kimbrough day strange white birds, large ones, with Daniel Boone, was thus honor- Ogilvie, "Rolling" Slone, Peter resembling sea gulls flew around ed. Col. Callow ay's name appears Water Field and William Wilkins. about the smoldering embers,. and high up on the state monument at Descendants of most of these still occupied bushes and trees near by Frankfort as one of the state's dis- live in Calloway county. for some time. They then flew tinguished soldiers and law-makers. away and were seen no more. He was a Virginian and his coin- Kentucky was more fully explored Whether they were drawn from a mission as a soldier and as a mem- in the 18th century. Fierce In- great distance by the odor of burn- ber of the House of Burgesses (of dian tribes savagely disputed the ing flesh or why they came no one Virginia) was signed by Governor inroads of the Anglo-Saxon. A has ever known. But their presence Patrick Henry, whose immortal thousand years before the Indian caused great excitement and many slogan, "Give me Liberty or Give another race, of which history who were more ready to rely on Me Death," is as an oriflame knows nothing, occupied Kentucky. superstition than on fact, declared which lights the pathway of every They had a perfectly organized so- that these strange visitors were Republic on the globe. ciety, of its kind. They were angels from Heaven, come to waft Ali of "Jackson's purchase", prac- workers in copper and left elabo- the soul of the departed negro to tically, was formerly Hickman coun- rately fashioned household and his glory beyond the skies—because ty, and as we all know Jackson's other utensils, and strong military he was innocent, they said, of the Purchase is so called because Presi- defenses showing skill in the art of crime of which he was charged. If dent Andrew Jackson and Isaac war. What became of them? No that be true it would seem to belie Shelby, Kentucky's first governor, one knows. There is no evidence the general beliqf of that day that bought this nearly five thousand to the belief that these prehistoric "the negro has no soul." Probably square, miles of Territory with all peoples occupied Calloway, hence the those present anyway changed their its fertility and fecundity for, as I belief is general that this part of opinion on this point. recall, only fifty thousand (or was it Kentucky was under water in that eighty thousand) dollars. Con- day. The Indians have left con- Location of Murray sidered geologically, Jackson's pur- siderable signs of their habitation chase is the Northeastern tip of the in Calloway—notably along Clay- So the fight for the location of old Gulf of Mexico, but during the ton's creek, where there were round the new county seat of Calloway late Paleozoic and early Meozoic mounds, flat on top, upon which suddenly broke in all its fury. and era it was probably land era—only wigwams were evidently erected. Judge Jones, grandfather of Mrs. in part. It frequently occurs that Indian arrow heads of stone have Emma Brame, who was in the legis- in excavating deep wells in Jack- been found all over the county. The lature of Kentucky, got caught be- son's purchase that pieces of trees Chickasaws were a pastoral people tween two fires. One faction want- are brought up by the drill. Some and very friendly. The pale face ed it located where it is now; an- years ago when a well was being wanted their lands and bought it other faction wanted it on the other drilled in the Murray court house for a song, while poor Lo wended side of Clark's river, just about yard fairly well preserved blocks of his way toward the setting sun. The where McDaniel's store is now lo- wood— apparently poplar— were Chickasaws are well nigh extinct. cated—then the Wymore lands, I brought up from a depth of 100 They succumbed to the wiles and think. Judge Jones finally voted feet. Whether it was a part of a the diseases and the hootch of the for the West Side, and thereafter tree or pieces of a cabin or nest white man. he was not quite so popular on the erected by the beast-man in a by- east side—not by a whole lot, in Legend of Burned Negro gone age, deponent sayeth not. The fact. wood was there to speak for itself. In 1842 Marshall county was cut A portion of the land on which There are sermons in such dis- off the Northern part of Calloway Murray is now built belonged to coveries as well as in stones. county. At that time Wadesboro Edmund H. and Charles Curd, land- Revolution Soldier Settlers was the county seat of Calloway. ed aristocrats of that day and time. It was a flourishing place in those One morning when the stage coach Kentucky was settled by a hardy days and was frequented by land between Paris and Paducah drew and an intellectual people who, speculators and traders who had up near where the court house after the Revolutionary War, clos- come to take up lands. Incidentally square is now located, its occupants ing in 1781, sought new homes in it may be said here that Jackson's saw a young negro with an axe HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-19x1 cleaning away the underbrush of a of Murrays reside. Uncle Matthew kind. In music, art and literature wilderness. Allen, a pioneer citizen of Calloway and even the drama Murray soon named one of his sons Murray, who "What are you doing there, boy?" outstripped its neighbors and was someone asked. moved to Mississippi and was shot and killed by a desperado. known far and wide, as it is today "Jest cleanin' off de groun' " re- as a cultured and an enlightened plied the negro. "Here is whar Our Modest Namesake center. Murray, in the seventies Massa Charles is fixin' to build him had one of the finest brass (mili- a town." And so it was. The After all the preliminaries and tary) bands in the state, and the name of this negro was Steve, a legal obstructions were cleared away only one in Jackson's purchase. It slave. He was afterward sold to the town was incorporated in 1844 was under the leadership and the Scruggs family for $1,500, and and it was named Murray in honor management of Prof. Joe Streeper, under that name lived to a great of Hon. John L. Murray, then a who came to Murray from the Lord age in a little cabin adjoining the member of Congress from the First knows where or why. He was a city cemetery. His only living male District. He served eleven years in musician of rare ability, and his descendant is one EDMUND, named that capacity, according to Collins son, Charles, who played the snare for his grandfather's old Marster, History of Kentucky, and, our word drum in this band became eventual- because of the slave's affection to- for it, John L. Murray must have ly a world renowned cornet soloist. ward his distinguished owner. It been a very modest and unassuming For some time after leaving Mur- may be said in passing that ED- man. While other members had ray while a boy he was soloist in MUND has not fully, not entirely, pages of biography in the Congres- the leading theatre of St. Louis, to say the least, merited the honor- sional record, written by themselves, while his father became manager ed name which he bears, nor has Mr. Murray's biography occupies of the same play house. Among he reflected great credit upon the only five lines, as follows: "MUR- the members of this band was Prof. worthy slave who first put his axe ray, John L., a representative from "Doodle" Daniel, Judge G. G. Oury, into the virgin forest and cleaned Kentucky; born in Wadesboro, Cal- Linn Boyd, and other men who off the ground "to build Marse loway county, Ky.; completed pre- became prominent in the state's Charles and Marse Edmund a paratory studies; studied law, was affairs. town." Edmund has taken two trips admitted to the bar and commenced to Eddyville at the expense of the practice in Wadesboro; held some The Dramatic Company state, where he was fed, and cloth- local offices; elected as a Democrat Some members of this famous ed in the uniform of the malefactor, to the 25th Congress (March 4, band organized a dramatic company, for a stated time fixed by a jury 1837-1839.")' and also a wonderful orchestra. The of his peers. In every flock there I am not informed as to when company put on Shakespearean is a black sheep. Edmund is black. John L. Murray died, but he is plays, and all other kind of plays buried at Wadesboro. The town of Murray in Early Days known to that day, and finally took Murray ought to erect a fine monu- to the road. or a part of them did, Thus Murray had its beginning, ment to his grave. It is possible and played in a number of towns and for years and years its inhabi- that Collins history is in error as and cities. The leading lady of this tants varied in number from 150 to length of time he served. The company, was Miss Ella Bolen, a to 800. In 1873 it had six stores, Congressional record seems to be young woman of rare beauty and two wholesale houses, two tanneries, vague as to this, only mentioning talent and of exquisite form. In and a number of tobacco houses, one term. We ought to have more one of the plays put on it became and last, but not. least, live saloons, light on the history of this dis- necessary for her to wear only flesh one advertising under the euphon- tinguished citizen and statesman. colored silk tights, such as a female ious name Of "The Silver Star", Educational Beginnings circus rider wears in the present which was located about where the day. This was the first time the Bank of Murray now stands. Dur- Murray has had from its begin- female form in all its beauty and en- ing the war between the states the ning a high type of citizenship, ticement was ever revealed to a "Yankees" burnt the town, but agreeable, intelligent and with the Murray audience. Up to that time carefully preserved such spirits of will to go ahead. In 1870 some of no inhabitant of this town had ever frumenti for their own use and the foremost men and women discus- publicly seen a girl's leg above "benefit". The burning was from sed the need of an institution of her shoe-tops. Miss Bolen, need- a spirit of pure devilment and not learning. A corporation was formed less to say, created a sensation, and from military necessity. As time and in 1871 the corner stone of there was considerable talk about went on there were other fires, and the Murray Institute was laid with it, very little of it at all compli- following each one the wooden appropriate ceremonies. It marked mentary to her—yet it was unani- structures were replaced by modern the real beginning of the education- mosuly agreed, however, that she ones. al movement in Calloway, which "looked mighty purty." She was The name of Murray figures ex- has never ceased, culminating in the daughter of Capt. J. N. Bolen, tensively in history. One man the building of the Murray State a versatile genius who then pub- named Murray was evidently as Teachers College, the high schools lished the Murray Gazette, and who stubborn as John L. Murray was at Murray, Hazel and Kirksey and afterward moved to Pocahontas, modest, for he voted against a reso- the improvement of the rural school Ark., where Miss Ella, now Mrs. lution introduced in the Kentucky houses. The Murray Institute was Schoonover, now lives. She visited House and Senate, being the only for years governed by its stock Murray with her daughter several member in either body to do so. holders, who employed all the years ago. (They all come back to This Murray was also first Grand teachers. The employment of a Murray, sooner or later.) This calls Master of the Masonic lodge, in local teacher was scarcely thought to mind the fact that about this Kentucky in 1800. David R. Mur- of. Some of the leading educators time a young lady from Mayfield ray was formerly adjutant general of the north have been connected visited in Murray. She was a fine of Kentucky. In New York city with it. This made for enlighten- buxom looking gal, with a form there is a prominent street called ment and gave the isolated inland popular before the days of reducing Murray, one of the same in the community an insight of affairs far exercises. She was handsome and Kentucky capitol, where a number superior to the average town of its she knew it, and evidently she was HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 especially proud of her lower limbs Visit of Jesse James would have "Home Sweet Home" and anxious to share her possession played by Uncle Andy. who always with the male optics. So she came Although Calloway was always furnished the music and who was down town with a dress which considered a county of average struck her just slightly below the wealth it had no bank, proper, until well paid for it, at midnight. But knees. Well, she had her wish all the coming of the railroad. or about during the holidays and on special right. The women of the town that time, thirty-eight years ago. A occasions they would dance till unanimously agreed, however, that branch of a Paris, Tenn., bank was broad daylight. Murray folks in this young lady had grossly of- connected here. Andrew J. Barnett those days never thought dancing fended the proprieties—the brazen (step-father of Barber McElrath) wrong, and everybody went to the huzzy, and something must be done was in charge of the banking sys- dance—after prayer meeting—the about it, and that right now. She tem in a small building in the young to frolic and the old to look would no doubt would have been courthouse yard. The dry goods on. If a young man had taken a arrested if she had not left for May- stores of N. T. Hale and John C. flask on his hip to such an affair field. These were the days when McElrath had large safes, and they he would have been pitched out on young bloods had the habit of were the depositories of thousands his head and socially ostracised. standing around on the streets to of dollars. What a picnic some of Therefore, I leave it to you as to watch a girl get out of a carriage, our modern bandits would have had whether the morals of the com- with the hope that in doing so she at that time if they had struck munity were better or worse than might reveal a well rounded ankle. Murray. But the only safeblowing they are now. It seems to all depend Some of the girls took little pains for many years was when , the safe pend on the point of view. I am not to conceal what they had in this of Craddock Allen, grocer, was tap- a dancer myself, but the Bible line, but such girls were regarded ped one night and some five hun- says, "there is a time to dance." as rather "Fast" and girls who dred dollars was taken. The ban- Perhaps the best time was After actually "petted" were not con- dits drove a hole in the safe with Prayer Meeting, or before as one sidered MUCH. The idea. If a boy an ordinary pick, and blew it with might look at the question. How- and girl kissed, why if caught at giant powder. All the explosives ever, we know of no special time it they simply had to MARRY- and implements were taken from when it would be au fait to carry thats all there was to it. Notwith- the store for this purpose, thus a flask on the hip, unless one was standing prudishness some scandal adding insult to injury. The burg- out hunting rattle snakes. lars overlooked a lot of gold in a in high life occasionally cropped Murray in the Civil War out. Human nature never changes. small drawer. Frank and Jesse and love knows no law, either so- James rode up to the court yard At the time Murray was burned cial or state, and laughs at lock- once, however, but they did not by the "Yankees" during the war smiths and chaperones. molest anything, as they were on between the states the town had (But we digress somewhat, and their way to Russellville, where eight or ten stores of the general tho' it probably should be con- they robbed a bank of a large sum. merchandise variety and one drug sidered of course in comparing While passing through Calloway store. About this time the afore- "those times with these.") they posed as cattle buyers, and it said "Yankees" built a fort on the is said that they stayed all night hill just above Pool Spring, and The Band of the '90's at the old Meloan home north of remnants of the breast-works are town, and while there "Uncle Andy" still to be seen there. The county In the early nineties Murray had a blind fiddler entertained the "cat- another band of large membership, "muster" was also held on these tle buyers" with some of his famous grounds previous to and after the one of the leaders being Dr. R. T. selections such as "Turkey in The Wells. Previous to this a large war. Every able bodied citizen of Straw", "Billy in the Low Ground", the county was compelled to attend brass band was led by Thomas E. "Arkansas Traveler", etc. This Coleman and James Hale. 0. T. and drill. The muster was in com- night Dr. R. L. Grogan had gone mand of Major Obidiah Meloan, who Hale and Lee Cook Whitnel were out to see Uncle Andy. He was a members, also J. M. Meloan, Thos. was commissioned by Governor fiddler, too, and played second fid- Pickett in 1826, and who was a W. Patterson, Sherwood Churchill, dle. When Frank and Jesse left J. P. Jones, and others. Both these veteran of the Mexician war and the they handed their host a 'twenty war of 1812 (British and U. S. A.) later bands put on minstrel enter- dollar gold piece for the night's In the war between the states tainment as a means of raising rest. When they left a young man Calloway county was in large pro- funds, which shows were largely who had been observing them keen- portion Intensely Southern, though patronized. One in particular is ly, to their evident annoyance said: about 200 of its citizens enlisted as said to have been the most elaborate "Them fellows ain't cattle buyers. Federals and the "Home Guards" and entertaining every seen in Mur- bet they are Frank and Jesse I'll as they were called, of the Federals ray—either professional or amateur. James." And so they were, but Thus it will be seen that in music were about as popular as a German Aunt Emily said, "No, indeed. They in Belgium during the world war. and kindred arts Murray has always are perfect gentlemen and well outstripped its neighbors. Capt. William Hurt was in com- raised men." An interesting sidelight on the mand of this branch of the service. and captured a great many Con- above organizations is that when The Old Time Dances they were first gotten up nearly all federates at home on furlough, or the membership was unmarried, but In those days it was the custom otherwise. Dr. Brent Curd was in no time thereafter nearly all of to have dances at the court house among those who was taken and them had gathered unto themselves once a week during the winter, at sent to prison. The "Home Guards" MATE. The glamor or gold and which the beauty and chivalry of formed the nucleus from which the tinsel and uniform was always en- the county attended. The dances Republican party sprang in Callo- ticing to the female of the species. did not begin until after prayer- way. For many years there were As the old song goes: meetings at the Christian and Bap- only 150 Republican voters in the "I won the heart of my Sarah tist churches. A great many of the county, but the increase seems to Jane by playing the tootle-ka- young folks had first to attend be eminently respectable. In those too." prayer meeting. Ordinarily they days they were affectionately called HISTORY OF CALLO WAY COUNTY-1931 Th1 irst Telephone "Damned Black Abolitionists." shall, Ferguson, was a sensational tragedy, though not equaling in its There was much excitement in Calloway's Two Colonels aftermath the unfortunate shooting Murray when the first telephone was installed. Oh, it was a long, Calloway had about 1800 citizens by Sheriff Holland of Hardy Keys. of military age. At least half of long, line. It reached from Dr. But the feeling thus engendered has them enlisted and many were killed Hart's residence to Dale & Martin's in battle, many others were crippled happily passed away. drug store. Great crowds assembled or bore wounds through life. Callo- at both ends of the line and there The Hanging of "Pad" Diggs way soldiers were in the thick of the was much pushing and crowding to fight at the battle of Shiloh, one Perhaps the most dramatic and hear and talk over it. To get con- nection all you had to do was tap of the bloodiest of the war. Callo- exciting occasion Murray citizens way furnishd two colonels to the on a little knob with a wooden have ever witnessed was the legal Confederacy—Colonel Press Thomp- mallet and there you are. No son and Col. G. A. C. Holt, both hanging, publicly, of one "Pud" chance for a wrong number—for men or rare courage and ability— Diggs, a Tennessean, for the alleged there wasn't but one number. Next brilliant, dashing, intrepid. Colonel murder of George Miller. It was they had one from A. H. Wear's Thompson was killed in a charge charged that Diggs was a member residence in Pool town to his drug on the Federal fort at Paducah. A of a guerrilla band, and that he store—nearly a mile. This was cannon ball struck the horn of his called Miller to his door one night going some. Nathan Stubblefield, saddle and blew him to bits. His and shot him dead. During this by the way, invented this phone. grave and monument thereto is in time and previously Calloway suf- The first voice transmission over a the Bowman graveyard, North of fered greatly from straggling rene- wire, however, was between one Murray. Colonel Holt was with gades from hangers-on of both Sin Clair, a printer, and T. R. Gen. Forrest's left wing at Fort armies, and some forty murders had Jones, landlord. Sinclair made a phone of two oyster cans, with a Hymon (Heiman). He always rode been committed throughout the a magnificent horse, and dressed in county. Diggs was arrested and raw-hide over the ends. Jones stood the picturesque uniform of his rank, tried and sentenced to the gallows. at the Christian church, and Sin- booted and spurred and with gleam- Pending his appeal he was incar- clair at the J. N. Bolen, now H. B. ing sword he was as splendid a cerated in the Murray jail, and Taylor residence. Next we had a picture of the typical and storied chained to the floor, as the jail telegraph line to Mayfield, with a and romantic soldier as was ever could have been easily broken. At regular operator in Murray. We put on canvass. He was idolized that time John Churchill, father of wcre progressing considerably. by his men. Col. Holt was after- Horakte Churchill, was jailer—a Coming of the Railroad ward lieutenant governor of Ken- man wholly without fear, as brave tucky and President of the Senate, as Julius Ceasar. He was a tall, Murray kept livin' along as an and was known as one of the best dignified, commanding figure. It inland village, with desultory com- lawyers in the state. Mr. C. D. was freely predicted that Diggs munication with the outside world. Holt, of Murray, is a brother of would he rescued by his friends, When Garfield was elected we Col. Holt. Their father was a and but for the fact that Diggs didn't know about it until two noted doctor of the town. and a friends KNEW John Churchill this weeks afterwards. We had a stage brave, fearless and patriotic citizen. might have been attempted. But and mail line to Paris, Farmers His office was in a frame building they said "Diggs shall never be came to town Saturdays to get their on the lot now occupied by the hanged." On the day of the execu- mail, and maybe a little jug of o. b. First National bank, and the de- tion—which took place on the lot joyful. But even then there were cendants of the patrons of Dr. Holt, where Mr. Linn Boyd Wear now a number of restless and progres- can now be seen daily wending their lives—thousands and thousands- of sive spirits in Murray who were way to the Keys & Houston Clinic, people came to witness the fes- tired of pursuing the lines of least where old Dr. Holt formerly held tivities. It was a gala occasion, resistance. One day along came one forth. for everybody—except Diggs. Just Mr. Concannon, of St. Louis, who In those times nearly everybody as Churchill with his prisoner and let it be known that if Calloway in Murray had his or her "Chill several guards came within the would vote a bond issue of $75,000 Day". This was caused, it was shadow of the gallows a young man then a railway known as the P. T. believed by the "night air", and named Ed Ryan, brother of Nat & A. might tap this rich territory. people kept their windows closed at Ryan, who was standing on the hill But seventy-five thousand dollars. night to "ward off malaria." Ty- where the water tank is now lo- Great Scronch. The idea. Our phoid was prevalent, but it never cated, in a spirit of fun and devil- grandchildren's children would never occurred to anyone the real cause try fired his pistol. A cry went up, pay it—not in a thousand years. of this terrible malady. Operations "THE GUERRILLAS HAVE COME Anyway, the vote was taken. I were practically unknown. If any- TO TURN DIGGS LOOSE," and a understand the proposition carried in one took appendicitis he simply great panic ensued, and people scat- Murray and in the Wadesboro pre- died of "locked bowels", for which tered in every direction. One boy cinct. there was no remedy. fell out of a tree near by and land- Divers and various arguments Calloway has had many tragedies ed across Aunt Bettie Coleman's were made against the railroad and murders, some of which are neck. EVERYONE GUARDING proposition, one of which that it yet unsolved. No one knows who DIGGS ALSO RAN, EXCEPT JOHN would bring in a lot of undesirable killed Zach Blythe with a hatchet CHURCHILL, who was armed with citizens, and cause . a general de- at Linn Grove, and the murder of only a single barreled shot gun. terioration of society. Pete Kirk in later years is still a (This gun is now owned by a So: mystery. One of the saddest acci- citizen of Paris, Tenn.) When the "Far from the madding crowd's dents of the old days was that of cause of the excitement was learned strife, Captain Keys, grandfather of Dr. the crowd again assembled and Their sober wishes never learned Ben Keys, who while sheriff drop- poor Diggs who stood unmoved to stray; ped his pistol, which exploded and through it all, was successfully Along the cool sequestered vale of killed him. The killing of city mar- dropped to his doom. life HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

They kept the noiseless tenor of tests was brought to bear, INCLUD- history of Murray is fairly well their way." ING IMPORTATION OF A LARGE known to the present generation, NUMBER OF TENNESSEE VOTERS but the days of old are full of ro- It is quite well known that in —MOSTLY BLACK. The third time mance and legend fact and fancy. New England in an early day, when was a charm. On the victorious side I have omitted many things that the proposition for a railroad was there was great rejoicing, while the would interest those who have cast submitted in one county, mass opposition predicted dire injury and their lot with us, and at some future meetings were held and resolutions insufferable debt. Suffice it to say time we shall endeavor to touch denouncing railroads as instruments that the bonds were paid off and upon them. of the Evil ONE were passed. They forgotten. It surely was a gala I have only touched the high said: "Be it resolved, that in the day in Murray when the first work spots in the colorful days of the first place it would take one's train crossed the lcvoo road at lcaz 7.-!len. bravo h car to and breath to ride• on these enjines of noon thirty-eight years ago, with hands have given us a background distruction, for they go twelve miles the Murray band on a flat car, upon which we, of this age, may an hour. They cause people to want while cannon roared and the Rebel paint. if we will, a picture that will to wander about and to neglect their yell was heard once again in the arouse the wonder and admiration affairs. They are agents and in- land. From that day to this the of all mankind. struments of hell itself. and it vio- lates all religious principles to buy stock in such affairs which make E. J. Beale Motor Company for the ruination of society and good morals." Kentucky railroads were among the first in America. In March, 1830, a railway locomotive model was exhibited in the state capitol, made by Joseph Breun, of Lexing- ton. Belief was general, created by his earnestness, "thai carriages and heavy loads could be drawn by steam, and sometime thereafter a train of cars on rails did make the trip from Frankfort to Lexington, 28 miles, in TWO HOURS AND TWENTY-NINE MINUTES, and was met by a great crowd of excited citizens at Frankfort. The Eliza- bethtown and Paducah road, now the Illinois Central, was built in 1868. McCracken county and other counties voted large sums for bond issues to help build the road. • Not only was the railroad bond proposition fought within Calloway county, but opposition from other railroad companies and from our neighbor, Mayfield, had to be over- come. While Mayfield affected great superiority over Murray and Callo- way at that time (she is a little touched with that idea yet) yet she evidently valued us very highly as contributors to her material pros- perity. She hated mightly to lose the dollars of Calloway which poured into her coffers. A contribut- ing factor in the final success of the On May 18, 1878, at Shiloh, in salesman. In 1904 he and Sam Fore- bond issue was a cartoon showing a Calloway county, there came into man, of Paducah, established the cow feeding in Calloway while May- this world a bouncing baby boy in Ford automobile agency in Murray, field did all the milking. the person of Elmus J. Beale, the which partnership was continued un- Success at Last son of the late Elder W. J. Beale and til 1922, with a slight interruption, Mrs. Mary Jane Beale. In 1887 he at which time Mr. Beale took over But there were people in Mur- came to Murray with his parents, the interest of Mr. Foreman and has ray who were determined to have a and has been a citizen of Murray since that time devoted his entire railroad through the county, 'north since that date, and a live one. time and attention to the sale of and south. So another vote was Henry Ford's wonderful products; During boyhood Elmus J. Beale taken, which resulted in another de- and in picking Elmus as a dealer in addition to obtaining an educa- feat. Nothing daunted the proposi- Henry Ford picked a good one. tion makers and it was again sub- tion from the Murray Male and Fe- mitted, with the larger part of the male Institute, worked as a delivery On June 15, 1910, Mr. Beale 'was tax to pay for the bonds placed on boy, clerk, express agent and various united in marriage to Miss Hattie Murray magisterial district. An in- other jobs, and before engaging in Cook, the accomplished daughter of tensive campaign was waged, and the automobile business devoted Judge and Mrs. T. P. Cook, of Hop- every wile known to political con- many years of his life as a traveling kinsville, He is an uncompromising HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

Democrat and a live wire member of market for life insurance. beck has been a devoted step-father. the Rotary Club of Murray and sev- Mr. Thurman is a Baptist and a As the city of Murray's chief of- eral other civic organizations. Democrat. ficer, Mayor Filbeck is proving a Elmus J. Beale has done his part He will appreciate the privilege of most capable, efficient and worthy and more toward the upbuilding of showing contracts to those who official. He believes in Murray Murray and Calloway county. He is want insurance, believing he has and her people, and takes advant- always at the very head of any and something that will be of interest age of every opportunity to boost all movements that will redound to and worth your while. He is one of and push the city forward. the best interests of his home town Murray's best young men and is de- In electing Ed Filbeck mayor of and home county, and his aid and in- serving in every respect. the city of Murray the voters made fluence in these things are voluntary no mistake, for he is honest, cap- and given cheerfully without thought Mayor Ed Filbeck able, worthy, and last but by no of any selfish motive. In other means least, progressive; and tinder words, the interests of his town and his guidance the capital of Callo- county come first and the thought way county will always go forward, of self conies last. and never, backward. The writer of this sketch has known Elmus J. Beale since back in A Civil War General the nineties. He has played with him in the same band and orches- By Johil C. Wittere tra, and nothing on earth gives one In Bowman cemetery, One mile a greater opportunity to learn the north of Murray on the MurrtlY- inside of a man as well as the out- Paducah highway rests one of Cal- side or surface of him. To my mind loways greatest soldiers and heroes. and in my opinion, there is not a During the war between the States bigger hearted, cleverer, or more pro- he made himself famous as a con- gressive citizen in the good old coun- federate soldier and officer. This ty of Calloway. He was Elmus Beale soldier was none other than Col. yesterday, is Elmus Beale today, and A. P. Thompson, one of the best will be Elmus Beale tomorrow. lawyers Murray ever had. Mr. Beale has probably sold as Thompson, who was known as many Ford automobiles as any man Hon. Ed Filbeck is the dis- "Bert" by his many friends, was in Kentucky, and the excellency of tinguished mayor of the city of born March 4, 1829, about eight the car, coupled with the reliability Murray, having been elected to this miles northwest of 1VitirtaY. of the man who sells them is a guar- office in 1525 for a period of four grew up amid the beauties of Cal- antee that Ford products will always years. loway county, studied law, and was be the leader in Calloway County. Mr. Filbeck was born and reared admitted to the bar. While yet a A perfect gentleman, a progressive on a farm in Marshall county, being young man he was married to Miss citizen and successful business man the son of John Wesley and Nancy Mary Jane Bowman, who died about —that's Elmus J. Beale, of Murray, Catherine Filbeck, both of whom are a year later. He was then married and a friendly friend to every man, yet living in our neighboring coun- to Miss Harriet Harding, but she woman and child in Calloway county. ty, Marshall. He was educated in departed this life a few years after the public schools of his native their marriage. He was then mar- county, later attending McTyiere ried to a daughter of Attorney R. Hillman Thurman School at McKenzie, Tenn., Vander- Mayer of Graves county, and im- bilt University and Peabody College mediately afterwards went' to Padu- R. Hillman Thurman, representa- at Nashville, and the University Of cah and entered the practice of tive of the New York Life Insur- Kentucky at Lexington. Upon law. He became associated in the ance Company, is a native Calloway graduation from Vanderbilt he ac- law firm of Bigger, Thompson, & Countian, :laving been born near cepted a position as instructor in Roe, and they had offices on First Brandon's Mill on Nov. 4, 1901. His the college at Clinton, Ky., and street between Jefferson and Broad- parents are J. H. and Mrs. Annie subsequently taught in Spring Hill, way. Thompson's home was located May Thurman, and both reside in Tenn., the Murray High School and at the corner of Seventh and Mon- this county. the Murray State Teachers College roe streets. Col. Thompson had a Mr. Thurman secured his educa- here. Some years ago, however, charming personality, with earnest- tion from the schools of Calloway Mr. Filbeck resigned his position ness, and sincerity, which endeared county and Murray High School, in the college to accept a position him to all who knew him. finishing at Union University in as cashier of the Bank of Murray, The Federals had a strong fort hi Jackson Tenn. Previous to engag- which position he now holds to the Paducah, where the Riverside Hog- ing in the life insurance business satisfaction of hundreds of highly pital now stands, which was charted he was a clerk in the gents' furnish- pleased patrons of the bank. as Fort Anderson. It was a strong ing store of Wall & Houston, in Mayor Filbeck is a steward in and unusually well built fortifica- Murray, which position he held for the Methodist church of Murray and tion, which was placed there by the some time. a teacher in one of its large Sunday United States government for the In 1929 he accepted the agency School classes. He is a Mason and protection of food and other sup- for the New York Life Insurance a Democrat. plies used by the Federal army. Company, since which time he has Mr. Filbeck was first married to General Nathan Bedford Forrest succeeded in doing a highly satis- Miss Ida Griffey, of Clinton, Ky., with his band of Confederate sol- factory business. The company he who died in February 1920. In diers, prepared to storm this fort represents is one of the best in the January 11, 1922, he was married and get much needed supplies for world, and this fact, coupled with to Mrs. Ruth Hay Diuguid. Mrs. his men. the popularity of Mr. Thurman, Filbeck has two splendid children, They left Alabama marching forms a combination that is very Miss Mary Virginia Diuguid and Mr. through Tennessee and entered West attractive to those who are in the Jim Ed Diuguid, to whom Mr, F11- Kentucky, where they stopped at HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

Mayfield and spent the night of Near the center of the plot amid nor Fields was bankrupt a year March 24, there, Mr. A. B. Beale of huger cedar trees, is Col. Thomp- ago. He is now attempting to build Murray says, "When the Confederate son's grave. A large monument ten up the family fortunes by practicing soldiers reached West Kentucky, feet high, marks his grave. Vila law. He farms as a hobby. shout after shout went up. Many monument has four inscriptions en- Former Governor Fields remark- of the soldiers lived in West Ken- graved upon it. The first one reads, ed he is now living in a rented tucky, and it was the first time "General A. P. Thomposn, 3rd Ky. house for the first time in his life. many of them had been home since Brigade, Fell at Paducah, March Heavy demands are made on the the beginning of the war. Every 25, 1864, age 35 years, 22 days. governor's purse, he said, as result time a tobacco barn was passed The second reads, "In view of home, of an impression on the part of shout after shout was passed by the in the midst of his neighbors, he the public that the governor is a light hearted soldiers who were lay down his life." Another reads: rich man and hence able to contri- glad to be on home soil again." "No country ever had a truer son, bute largely to every charitable With approximately 1800 sol- No cause a nobler champion; enterprise. diers General Forrest rushed with No people a bolder defender, Forty-First Governor No principal a purer victim." all possible speed toward Paducah. With inauguration of a governor The fourth and last inscription General Forrest, who was a sincere next month, Kentucky will have friend of Thompson's, selected him reads, "While God keeps his Soul, had 41 governors since June of to go in advance with Company D the people for whom he died cher- 1792 when it was admitted to the Third Kentucky Regiment, and they ish and defend his memory. Union. Only four of these gover- swooped down on Paducah, March nors served more than one term. 25, 1864. Soon fighting was in Kentucky Governors They were Isaac Shelby. Kentucky's evidence everywhere. The Con- first governor, who was elected: in federates were firing from houses On Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1931, Flem D. 1812 for a second term; James Gar- and buildings, within gun range of Sampson, Republican, retired as rard, who served from 1796 to 1804; the fort, while the Federals were governor of the commonwealth of John L. Helm, who finished the un- returning the fire from the fort, Kentucky and commander-in-chief expired term of Gov. John J. Crit- and gunboats on the Ohio river. of the army and navy of the com- tenden in 1850 and was elected The firing was especially heavy monwealth and became a private governor in 1867, and Mr. Beckham, down Trimble street. citizen. He yielded the office to who was elected governor after serv- Col. Thompson was struck by a his Democratic successor, Ruby Laf- ing out the unexpired term of Wil- cannon ball, tired from a gunboat foon, chosen at the Nov. 3 general liam Goebel. while he was sitting on his horse election. Five governors have died in of- near Trimble and Fifth streets, Governor Sampson's entire staff fice. They were George Madison, while he was talking with several retired with him including Adju- the fifth governor, who was suc- fellow officers. The shot struck tant General William H. Jones, Jr., ceeded by Gabriel Slaughter, Oct. him about the pommel of the sad- head of the Kentucky National 21, 1816; John Breathitt, who was dle and killed him instantly. The Guard. Other state officers held succeeded Feb. 22, 1834, by James horse ran for half a block and fell over until the first of the year. T. Morehead; James Clark, who dead. Joins Class of Ex-Governors. died in 1836 and was succeeded by Thompson's body lay on Trimble Governor Sampson on retirement Charles A. Wickliffe; Mr. Helm who street, where he was killed until from public office will become the died in 1867, five days after taking the morning after the battle of Pa- sixth in the class of former chief the oath of office, and was suc- ducah. Late in the morning the executives of the state now living. ceeded by John W. Stevenson and body was found badly mangled, and The former governors are J. C. W. Mr. Goebel, who died Feb. 3, 1900. was removed and prepared for Beckham, who is practicing law in Two governors resigned during burial, which took place in Oak Louisville; A. 0. Stanley, a member their term of office. They were Grove cemetery in Paducah. Thus of the Canada-United States boun- Mr. Crittenden, who yielded the of- a young man, seemingly just ready dary commission at Washington; fice July 31, 1850, to become United to begin life's most successful ca- James D. Black, attorney at Bar- States senator, and Mr. Stevenson, reer, was killed at the early age of bourville; Edwin P. Morrow, a mem- who resigned in 1871 to enter the 35 years, and 22 days. ber of the Federal Railway Media- United States senate. After a hard fought battle the tion board at Chicago, and William Oath Against Dueling J. Fields, who is practicing law at Confederates saw it was useless to Kentucky governors, like other Olive Hill. continue fighting, and began to public officials, take an oath swear- Governor Sampson recently an- withdraw. In the raid they ob- ing in addition to supporting the nounced he would retire from of- tained a large amount of clothing constitution of the United States fice a poor man. The income of and much needed medical supplies and the commonwealth that they the office of governor, he said, was as well as several horses. The Con- have not fought duels with deadly not commensurate with its respon- federate army suffered a loss of 11 weapons, sent or accepted a chal- sibilities. He said he had incurred men with 39 wounded, while the lenge to a duel or acted as a sec- heavy indebtedness during the years Federals suffered a loss of 14 men ond at a duel either within or he had held, public office and that and 46 wounded. without the state since the adop- he hoped to retrieve his fortunes After the close of the war Thomp- tion of the constitution. son's body was removed from Oak in the practice of law. Governor Grove cemetery, and brought to Sampson is expected to return to Murray, where it was given its final Barbourville to re-enter the law The War of 1812 resting place in Bowman cemetery, practice. on the Murray-Paducah highway. Governor Sampson's Democratic A number of Calloway's early This burial plot is a rather neg- predecessor, Mr. Fields, on a re- residents were veterans of the war lected place, and is the burial place cent trip to the capitol voiced sim- of 1812, among whom were Joseph of some twenty-five or thirty mem- ilar sentiments as to the inade- Washam, A. D. Jackson, Peter bers of the Thompson, Harding, and quacy of the governor's salary in Waterfield, William Hutchens and Bowman families. making ends meet. Former Gover- a Mr. Marshall. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

county, in 1896, and the first motor a deep interest and hand in church J. H. and R. W. Churchill hearse in the county in 1918. and community work. He was married to Miss Maude (From the Ledger & Times of Brandon, who was the mother of Brandon's Mill April 16, 1931) his three sons, Ronald, now in After 45 years of living over his charge of the funeral, home; Max, One of the oldest points of inter- funeral home, J. H. Churchill, Mur- also associated with him, and Ralph, est in Calloway County is the old ray undertaker and one of the best of Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Churchill mill at Brandon, 12 miles south-east known members of this profession died in 1914. of Murray. Back before the Civil in Kentucky, recently moved to his Mr. Churchill married Miss Mattie war the Brandon Brothers erected private home. Though Mr. Churchill Rogers in 1918 and they recently this mill, which is still standing has not retired from business, his moved to his handsome new brick and grinding for the trade every son, R. W. Churchill, who has been home on North Twelfth street. His day. Mr. A. B. Beale, one of the connected with him for the past ten father was J. E. Churchill, a coffin- county's oldest inhabitants, tells us years, has moved with his family maker and undertaker when Mr. that this mill drew trade from many Churchill was a boy. miles around and far into the State pf Tennessee. Ite says that farm- ers would come and sometimes have to wait several days before they could get their grinding. To keep customers employed, while waiting their turn, the Brandons wuold hire the men to haul rock which was placed on either side the banks of Blood River to prevent the stream from washing. Today those rocks can be seen and still doing the ser- v, ce the Brandon brothers expected of them. Mr. Beale says that "back in those days it was possible to get liquor at that point, and from this reason customers who would come for many miles were seldom in a hurry to get away." At that time a big frame hotel stood near the mill which took care of the travel- ing public.

R. W. CHURCHILL The Mexican War Ronald Churchill, who succeeds his father in charge of the funeral Calloway, doing her part always, Home, is one of the city's most joined with Ballard and Graves J. H. CHURCHILL popular and capable young profes- Counties in recruiting a company of troops for the Mexican War. over the Churchill Home at Third sional men. He has achieved a splendid reputation for his work The captain of the company was and Maple streets and is actively Charles A. Wickliffe of Ballard in charge of its service. throughout this section in the ten years he has practiced his profes- County, the lieutenant Edward Curd, Mr. Churchill has been a promi- sion. Mr. Churchill is secretary- and the second lieutenant B. B. nent and leading citizen of Mur- treasurer of the Western Kentucky Irvan. ray for several decades. He began Funeral Directors Association, hav- These officers commandeered business here in 1886 at the corner ing filled that position with admir- now occupied by the First National about one hundred men, among them able efficiency for several years. He being P. M. Ellison, William Hutch- Bank, moving two years later to has been unanimously re-elected the south side of court square, ens, Samuel Hart, W. D. Padgett and each time. John Curd. where he remained until the pres-• Ronald is a graduate of the ant funeral home was constructed Gupton-Jones School of Undertak- I. V. BUOY OWNER OF in 1918. ing and Embalming, Nashville and He has been a deacon in the Mur- licensed in both Tennessee and Ken- SQUARE GOURD MORE ray Baptist church for 30 years, tucky. His examination papers in THAN 100 YEARS OLD clerk of the Church for the past 36 both states received high grades and years and one of its most loyal he was given an especially com- I. V. Bucy, Murray Route 7, members. Mr. Churchill has also mendable report by the Kentucky brought to the office for our inspec- been active in fraternal and civic Board. Ronald assisted his father tion last week a square gourd, which affairs. He was master of Murray for five years before taking his was grown in a box by his grand- Lodge No. 109, F. & A. M. for school course. father, John Bucy, when a boy more several years and also served as the Young Mr. Churchill married Miss than 100 years ago. Lodge's high priest. He was a mem- Rebecca Wear in 1923 and they The square was made possible by ber of the city school board for have two splendid daughters, Martha growing the plant or fruit (or what- nine years and a city councilman for and Minnie Lee, and a fine son, R. ever you call it) in a box. four years. W. Jr. Mr. Bucy's grandfather came to Mr. Churchill has always kept Ronald is a graduate of Murray this country from North Carolina in abreast of the times and had the high school, is also prominent in 1840. He was a native of Mary- first horse-drawn hearse in Calloway Masonic work and has always taken land and was born theie in 1799. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

1883, was Mrs. Lula D. Coleman, a Nat Ryan, Senior daughter of the late .T. R. Jones. They are the parents of two chil- dren, namely, Mrs. C. C. Hughes, of Little Rock, Ark., and Nat Ryan, Jr., of Murray. Air. Ryan has never asked for public office, but has been elected and served as a city councilman and member of the school board for several terms. He is a Methodist in belief and served as superintendent of his Sunday School in Murray for more than sixteen years. Politically he is a real independent, voting for those he deems best fitted for office in all elections. Nat Ryan, Sr., has not only made a success in life himself, but he has helped others make success. The writer knows many successful men in this section who owe their busi- ness training and business success to none other than Nat Ryan, Sr. They are scattered about in dif- ferent sections of Western Kentucky —some of them merchants, some hankers, and others in different lines of business. They were taught honest, - straightforward business methods and have followed this teaching to success. Not only did he teach them. but he backed them to the limit with his hard earned cash. A Christian gentleman, a suc- cessful business man, a loving hus- band and father, a man who has helped his fellowman and a man who has done as much for Calloway County as any other man living— this is Mr. Nat Ryan, Sr., of Mur- ray, whom every one likes, loves and admires. Murray Meat Market Located on Main street, near the corner of Third in Murray is the Murray Meat Market, of which Mr. One of the oldest and most suc- eager was the owners to retain him Charles Crawford is the genial cessful merchants in this country for another season he was given a manager. is Mr. Nat. Ryan, Sr., who was born clerkship in a store at that place at This high-class, sanitary market in Calloway County a few miles an agreed salary of eight dollars is equipped with the Hussman re- southwest of Murray on September per month and board. In 1874 he frigerating system, which keeps the 5, 1851. being the son of N. H. and returned to Murray and clerked in meats tender, juicy and wholesoMe Mrs. Sallie Ann Ryan, deceased. He the store of Hale, Head & Company indefinitely. This system, coupled owns and operates one of the largest for a period of three years. At this with the best meats the markets af- stocked mercantile establishments in time he was married and he and his ford, has won for this well known West Kentucky, and has been doing bride moved to Texas where they establishment a long list of highly business in the same stand for the remained two years, devoting this pleased and satisfactory patrons who past fifty years or more, and today, period to farming and clerking. Re- depend upon it for the meats for nothwithstanding his advanced age, turning to Calloway in 1878 he their table throughout the year. makes one of the busiest salesmen formed a partnership with Craddock The choicest of everything in and all 'round getup and get busi- Allen, later in the mercantile busi- fresh meats is always obtainable at ness men to be found in this section ness and within a short time pur- this high-class, sanitary meat of country. Mr. Ryan is strictly a chased the interest of his partner market, and all orders are delivered self-made man. He has worked all and has continued the same line of upon very short notice. Mr. Charles through life, still works, and really business in Murray since that time. Crawford is manager of the Murray loves to work. Until reaching the Mr. Ryan has twice been married. Meat Market, Mr. James Strader is age of eighteen he followed farming His first wife was Miss Alice Ellen the cutter, and Mr. J. H. Beale is for a livelihood. At the age of Martin, who died in 1880. To this clerk. If you are not now a regular twenty he was called to Crossland union •one son was born, Joe Ryan, patron of this place you are invited where he was engaged in ginning now living in Murray. His present to call and partake of the good cotton during the weason, and so wife, whom he married on April 11, things handled by this concern. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

Wear. He spent his life here— George Samuel Hart H. P. Wear mingling for seventy long years with friends in joy and sorrow, and no There has been a Wear Drug man stands better in the estimation Store in the town of Murray for of those who know him than does eighty-four years—not owned and Hugh P. Wear, of Murray. A conducted by the present proprietor, Christian gentleman, a loyal citizen all that time, but by members of the, to his town and county, a shrewd Wear family. Mr. H. P. Wear, the and successful business man—yes- present owner, has conducted it con- he is all of this and even more. tinuously in Murray for forty-nine In 1925 John W. and E. M. years. He is a son of A. H. and Wear, nephews, purchased an Mrs. Sallie Wear, deceased, and was interest in this well known drug born in Murray on the thirteenth store, and the firm is now known as day of January, 1861. As a boy he the Wear Drug Company. farmed and secured an education from the Murray Male and Female Institute. The drug business was Galen M. Thurman George Samuel Hart, Calloway founded by his father in 1844, and County's efficient Circuit Court the present owner succeeded his Clerk, was born March 1, 1893, at father in 1882. Thus, a Wear Drug Miller Cross Road, this county, and store has been in Murray and lo- is a son of Frank P. and Lina Hart, cated on the spot where it now the former deceased. His boyhood stands for nearly one hundred days were spent on the farm, at years. On August 2, 1895, he which time he attended the county was married to Miss Numa Oury, schools of Green Plain and Locust daughter of the late Judge Oury. Grove, later at the Centerville To this union two children have (Tenn.) High School, the Bowling been born, namely, Mrs. S. R. Pear- Green State Normal, and the Mur- son, now living in Nashville, Tenn., ray State Teachers College, in the and Miss Callis Wear, at Murray. meantime teaching several success- He is an elder of the First Christian ful schools in the county. As evi- Church of Murray, a W. 0. W. and dence of his popularity, he was a Democrat. elected circuit court clerk in 1921, and re-elected in 1929, also being by appointment the master com- missioner of the county since 1929. Out at Brandon's Mill, in Callo- In 1917 he entered the service of way County will be found one of the the 17. S. Army, and was discharged most progressive merchants of Wes- on August 6, 1919. He is and has been Commander of Murray Post, tern Kentucky in the person of Ga- No. 73, American Legion since len M. Thurman. Galen Thurman is January 1, 1928. On June 18, a son of J. M. (Nice) and Mary Jane 1925, he was united in marriage to Miss Lochie Fay Broach, of Cal- Thurman, the latter deceased. He loway County. was horn July 19, 1883, near Bran- Mr. Hart is a loyal member of the don's Mill. Securing a splendid educa- First Christian Church of Murray, tion from some of the best educa- and is the present superintendent of tional institutions of the state, he its Sunday school. He is a Mason (Murray Lodge No. 105) and a took up teaching as a profession and Woodman of the World. Politically taught twelve successful terms in he is a fighting Democrat. Calloway County. In 1925 he en- George Hart fills the office of cir- gaged in the mercantile business, cuit court clerk to the entire satis- faction of Calloway's citizenship. He since which time he has built for is careful, courteous, attentive to himself a business of which he is the business of his office. and in justly proud. On December 26, the advancement and development 1920, he was united in marriage to The Wear Drug Store of Murray Miss Agnes Falwell, daughter of of anything that is good for his has always been a first-class- drug county this affable gentleman is Riley Falwell, and to this union four store. The long experience of the bright children have been born, always found fighting in the front proprietor is a guarantee of ac- namely, Bessie, Mary Florence, Ga- ranks. Socially, officially and other- curacy in filling prescriptions, and len Miller, Jr., and Billie Payne wise he is one of Calloway's leading his knowledge of close and careful citizens. buying is of considerable value to Thurman, all at home. On April 30, patrons from an economic stand- 1918, he entered the service of Un- The Christian church hill has point. He is ably assisted by other cle Sam as a soldier and received been the coasting place of Murray careful and painstaking pharmacists an honorable discharge on February youths in winter snice the town was in filling prescriptions. The fix- 26, 1919. He is a Baptist, a W. 0. established. tures of the establishment are W., a Mason and a member of the modern in every detail, and the American Legion. A live wire mer- F. E. McReynolds was principal stock is full and complete in every chant and one of Calloway's most of Murray high school twenty years particular. No man in Calloway highly respected citizens is Galen. M. ago. County is better known that H. P. Thurman, at Brandon's Mill. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTt-193]. Charles Robley Lee J. S. Duvall C. T. Rushing

One of the prettiest and best stocked drug stores in West Ken- I tucky is that of Joseph S. Duvall, located on west side of court square, in Murray, the stock and location having been opened years ago by the late H. D. Thornton, and purchased by Mr. Duvall a short time ago. Mr. Duvall is a registered pharmacist of many years experience, having grad- uated from the Louisville College of Pharmacy at an early age and for the past twenty-eight years owning and operating similar stores in Louisville and Vine Grove, Ken- tucky. Mr. Duvall was born March 19, 1884, at South, in Grayson A natural born mechanic—that's County, Ky. His parents were Rich- Charles Robley Lee, the son of Jo- the way those who know him speak seph Richard and Pherby Jane Lee, ard and Mary E. Duvall, both of deceased, was born in Calloway whom have gone to their reward. of C. T. Rushing, the automobile re- county near New Providence on Oc- His boyhood days were spent upon pair man who does a big business on tober 3, 1868. His boyhood days the farm, during which time he at- the south side, in Murray. Mr. Rush- tended the common schools of his were spent on the farm, during ing is a native Calloway countian. county, obtaining a splendid educa- which time he obtained a fair edu- He was born September 24, 1896. cation at Stone School house. On tion. On September 8, 1926, he was married to Miss Mary A. Helton, of May 12, 1895, he was united in mar- near Pottertown, being the son of Pineville, Ky., and she, with Mr. Nathan and Mary Jane Rushing. His riage to Miss Dollie Sharp Stubble- Duvall, have won many friends since father died some years ago, but his field. To this union four children coining to Murray. Mr. Duvall is mother still lives and is in fairly were born, namely, Elva Esther, Jo- a member of the Baptist church. seph William, Lucy Emma, and good health at the ripe old age of 76 Charley Brooks. The second named years. Residing with his parents on died at the age of two years. While the farm until 22 years of age, Mr. living on the farm Mr. Lee served as RuShing left home to go out into the deputy county assessor under W. R. business world, his first venture be- Broach, H. E. Erwin, and Hardy ing the opening of a garage in an Rogers. In December, 1912, he open shed at Fottertown, east of moved to Murray. Murray. He operated at this stand for For six years lie was employed in some time, then took a course in a the hardware establishment of Baker Kansas City Automobile Training & Glasgow, during which time he School. From school at Kansas acted in the capacity of deputy 'City he went to Detroit and worked county court clerk under Clint a year in the big auto factories, af- Broach. For thirteen years he has ter which he returned to Murray and been engaged in the grocery and engaged in the garage business in hardware business for himself. At his present quarters. On December the present time he is a member of 23, 1922, he was married to Miss the firm of Lee & Elliott. Fannie L. Grogan, daughter of Fay- This grocery establishment is one ette Grogan. To this union one of the prettiest and best stocked This firm specializes in the filling child has been born, namely, Hazel of physician's prescriptions, using stores in West Kentucky and the Jean Rushing. He is a member of drugs and pharmaceuticals of the firm commands a large and highly the BaptiSt church. Fraternally he highest quality, giving each prescrip- is a W. 0. W., and politically, a Dem- satisfactory patronage. Sanitary in the care it should have and using the extreme, the stock embracing the exact drugs the physician orders ocrat. . everything that is good and depend- without substitution. This store Mr. Rushing is a master mechanic, able with prices as low as good goods has a modern, up-to-date soda foun- and knows the automobile business can be sold for has won for them a tain, and is exclusive agents for from "A to izzard." He is an hon- long list of satisfied customers who the famous Parker Duofold Foun- est, conscientious zentleman, believes trade with them from year to year. tain Pens and desk sets. In a word, in giving patrons value received for Mr. Lee has been a member of the it is a real drug store and the prices their money, and appreciates all Methodist church since 1885, in charged are always in reason, Call work entrusted to him. He will wel- which lie served as steward for sev- and see these good people. You come an opportunity of showing you eral years. He is a W. 0. W. and a will like them and you will like how well your car can be repaired, Democrat. their stock and high class merchan- and will give you honest work at a dise and last but by no means least, very reasonable price. A conscienteous merchant and a the reasonable prices charged for true Christian gentleman—that's C. what you purchase. Wear Drug Co. is the oldest drug R. Lee of the enterprising firm of store in Murray operated under the Lee & Elliott, located on the east Another past-gone industry in same name continuously. It was es- side of the court square in Murray. Calloway is that of raising sheep. tablished in 1850. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 of twelve years. Richard Hall Hood J. M. Imes Mr. Imes has made a success in life. He has been attentive to business, favored the people of his section when aid was needed, helped in every way possible the many for- ward movements now enjoyed by the people of Calloway county and stands ready at all times to further the interests of anything that will make his county a better place in which to live. As a gentleman, financier, pro- gressive merchant and all 'round business man, Milton lines of Almo is regarded as one of the county's very best. The County Attorney of Calloway Jesse T. Wallis County is Mr. Richard Hall Hood, having been elected to this responsi- Mr. Jesse T. Wallis was born in Down at Almo, seven miles north ble office in 1929 for a four-year Calloway County, about . five miles of Murray, will be found one of the term. north of Murray, near Cole's Camp largest mercantile establishments in Mr. Hood was born in Calloway Ground, on Apirl 10, 1885, and is a Calloway County, owned and operat- County on Feb. 25, 1892, and is a son of George and Mrs. Sallie Wal- son of Clough A. and Ida Tolley ad by J. Milton Imes, one of this lis, the latter deceased. His boy- Hood, deceased. His, boyhood days section's staunchest and most pro- hood days were spent with his were spent upon the farm with his gressive citizens. Milton Imes is a parents on the farm, obtaining his parents, during which time he at- son of W. T. and Evaline Imes, de- education form the school at Ut- tended school at Temple Hill, Shady ceased, and was born two miles east terback and Murray High School. Grove, Center Grove, Murray Grad- of Almo. on March 19, 1874. He re- At the age of fifteen lie moved to ed and High School, Bowling Green sided and farmed with his mother Mayfield, where for two years he Normal, finishing at the University near Almo until reaching the age of was employed as a carpenter and of Kentucky in Lexington. The life- sixteen, his father having died when tobacco worker. In 1901 he return- work of Mr. Hood has been varied. the subject was 11 years of age, at ed to Murray and accepted a clerk- He has farmed, operated delivery which time he engaged in the saw ship in the Overy Bros'. grocery wagons, worked at the carpenter's mill business and followed this work store, beginning at a salary of $12.- trade, sold books, a merchant and for four years. In February, 1894, 50 per month spending about ten lawyer. From 1916 to 1917 he was with Nat Ryan, Sr., of Murray, he years as deliveryman and clerk the city attorney of Clay, Ky. From engaged in the mercantile business with that concern, receiving a 1922 to 1926 he was county attor- at Almo, continuing this partner- few raises in salary now and then. ney of Calloway County. From 1926 ship for a period of sixteen years, Resigning from this employment he to 1930 he was city attorney of Mur- at which time the partnership was accepted a position as superintend- . and in 1929 was elected county at- dissolved and Mr. Imes established ant of the City Water & Sewer Co., torney of Calloway, which official a business of his own and became which he held for two years. Re- position he is now filling with credit the sole owner. In addition to turning to the farm for two years to himself and his constituency. He operating this mammoth mercantile he gained quite a reputation as a has been a tireless worker all establishment, he owns and operates producer of Burley tobacco, selling through life. On March 14, 1922, several farms near Almo, and is one crop at Glasgow, Ky., for $65 he was married to Miss Mary Lee financially interested in several Mur- per hundred and another at $40 Thomas, this union having been ray, institutions, among them being per hundred pounds. Returning to blessed with four children, namely, the Bank of Murray and the Murray the city he purchased an interest in Oliver Clough, Martha Belle, Rich- Wholesale -Grocery Company. His the overby grocery and hardware ard Hall, Jr., and Hazel Anna. He business house at Almo is of brick store, and in 1930, together with his is a member of the First Methodist and measures 32x92 feet, two stories son, Laverne Wallis, purchased the Church of Murray, a Mason, and a high, with a storage room or ware- Overby interest, the firm now being loyal Democrat. house of the same dimension. These composed of J. T. Wallis & Son, Mr. Hood is conducting the affairs buildings are utterly packed with a Laverne. On October 3, 1906, he of his office in an efficient and high- general line of high-clasS merchan- was married to Miss Ellen Wilson, ly satisfactory manner. He guards dise, and his trade is not confined daughter of Frank and Mrs. Sula the interests of those who pay the to the Almo section alone, but Wilson, and to this union three sons taxes, gives advice to officials of the comes from the ; eople for many have been born namely, Gingles, a county on important matters, and miles around. registered pharmacist . in the drug prosecutes violators of the law in On the 10th day of September, store of Robert Jones; Laverne, a the county and circuit courts. As 1899, he was married to Miss Otie partner in the store with his father; a lawyer and a gentleman he is one and Pat, the youngest, a mere lad Roberts, daughter of T. P. and Mrs. of the State's best and most highly Mary Roberts. This union has been and still in school. Mr. Wallis is respected citizens. blessed with six children, namely, a Presbyterian, a Mason and a Eheth, Flowe, Pat, Whitt, Catherine Rotarian, and a councilman of the Among the county officials of and John R. lines. He is a Wood- city of Murray. As a groceryman Calloway two decades ago were C. L. man, a Mason and a Democrat. He and merchant he is one of the Jordan, Joe Lancaster, Reuben H.' has never .asked for public office, county's biggest, busiest and best, Falwell, Wert Alderson, Jesse D. but has served as a member of and as a gentleman is popular, pro- Wells, J. R. Langston, and Miss Lu- the county school board for a period gressive, an public spirited. cille Grogan. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

and is a son of T. L. and Mrs. Ida Claude Anderson May Chambers, both living. He ob- Lynn Grove Milling Co. tained an education from the Murray The biggest and best and only High School and from the University long system roller mill in Calloway of Valparaiso. Ind. He has been a County is located at Lynn Grove, bookkeeper in Chicago, sold real and is owned and operated by Fleet- estate in Memphis, and during the wood and G. R. Crouch, brothers. world war drafted to the solid tire Fleetwood Crouch, the elder of curing department with the Good- the two, was born at Lynn Grove year people in Akron who were turn- on August 25, 1895, and is a son ing out products for Uncle Sam. At of M. 0. and M. E. Crouch, both the close of the war he returned to living. His boyhood days were Murray and opened his place of bus- spent on the farm, during which iness opposite the Ledger & Times time he obtained an education from office, and by honest, conscientious the Lynn Grove and Murray schools. workmanship has built for himself On September 20, 1917 he enlisted an enviable patronage. He sells the as a soldier in the World War and famous McClaren tire, and when trou- with thousands of others of "our The present Tax Commissioner of hule overtakes the motorists using boys" went across in defense of us. Calloway County is Mr. Claud An- his tires there is no fussy argument Receiving an honorable discharge derson, whose likeness appears or red tap about adjustments, for on April 8, 1919, he returned to above, and who was elected to this Mr. Chambers makes his own adjust- Lynn Grove and engaged in the mill important office in 1929 for a term ments which are always satisfac- business, which work he has Con- tinued until the present time. On of four years. tory to the purchaser. He also does September 21, 1921, he was united Mr. Anderson was born near vulcanizing and makes • practically in marriage to Miss Loujennie Lynnville, in Graves County, on new tires out of old ones at reasona- January 14, 1889, and is a son of Boyett, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ble prices. Mr. Chambers married R. E. Boyett, of Wingo. To this John and Sarah Anderson, both liv- Miss Ruth McKinnon, of Trimble, ing. During boyhood he worked on union three children have been Tenn., in 1919, and they have two the farm with his father, and at- born, namely, Ralph Boyett, Maxine, children, Gene Francis and Bettie tended the schools of his native and James Ray. Mr. Crouch is a Jo. Buy good tires—the McClaren county, and since reaching manhood Baptist and a Democrat. He is —from Mr. Chambers, or take your he has continued the pursuit of also a member of the American farming here in Calloway County. old ones to him and let him work Legion. Intermingled with farm work, how- them over at a big saving to you. The Lynn Grove Milling Company ever, he has devoted several years manufactures as good folur as can of his life to public work. The Murray Laundry he obtained any where, and this He is a member of the Church of well known brand—"Lynn Grove Christ and a true blue, dyed in the There is nothing more essential Ilest"—is being used by thousands wool Democrat, of course. to a first-class city than a modern, of families throughout this section. It is manufactured and sold on its Mr. Anderson served his country Up-to-date laundry—a laundry where merits and every sack of the flour in the World War from September employees are skilled and trained to is guaranteed to give satisfaction. 21, 1917, to July 31, 1919, during do laundry work as it should be This mill also manufactures high- which time he was in "the thickest done and returned to owners white grade meal and feedstuffs, and of the fray." and on the day the as the driven snow ana spotlessly handles the well known Purina pro- Armstice was signed was standing in clean and sanitary. Such is the the front line ready for further Murray Laundry, owned and ducts in large quantities. action. His record as a soldier is operated by Mr. R. M. l'ollard, who Fleetwood Crouch is one of Cal- came to Murray from Harrodsburg, clean and clear cut, undergoing all loway's most progressive and best Ky., seven years ago and thoroughly young business men. As a miller the hardships of battle without a revolutionized the laundry which nturtnur, and with credit to him- had previously been operated by in- he has had the experience so much self. experienced men. The equipment of needed to make good flour, and the women who do the baking will Married? No, but eligible. this high-class enterprise is modern vouch for him as being a miller In electing Mr. Anderson as tax in every resliect, and a force of twelve competent people, all white, who "knows his stuff". Lynn Grove commissioner of Calloway County are regularly employed to do the the voters could not have selected a is proud of having Mr. Crouch and work. Every piece of machinery his mill located in the little city, man more competent to fill the which enables . laundrymen to do for it commands a big trade and office nor a man more worthy of superior work is here installed, and the honor. behind this is the long experience of brings folks to the place from many A public servant that serves— Mr. Pollard, which guarantees, as miles around. that's the kind of servant this coun- good or better work than can be A courteous, progressive, up- to- ty has in Claud Anderson. secured here or elsewhere. Every date gentleman and miller—that's care is take to protect garments, Mr. Fleetwood Crouch. and the finest of fabrics may be J. 0. Chambers sent to this laundry without fear of - - - having them returned in that yellow- who visit every laundry in the State, ish, torn up manner. Calloway pronounce the Murray Laundry one Every automobile owner in Cal- county possesses many enterprises of of the cleanest, most sanitary and loway county should be proud of the which the people are proud, but up-to-date laundries in Kentucky. business operated by Mr. J. 0. Cham- none of them are more highly ap- Since coming to Murray Mr. ollard bers, for he is in a position to sell preciated than the Murray Laundry, has made a host of friends w o re- the best tires made or repair those which is owned and operated by one gard him as an honorable, u right citizen and a booster for the own which are seemingly "past redemp- of the leading laundrymen of this country and who takes great pride and county in which he now resides. tion." Mr. Chambers is a Calloway in turning out superior work at a The Murray laundry• is clean and countian, was born October 4, 1885, reasonable price. Traveling men sanitary throughout. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-71931

and is a son of George and Virginia Mr. Farmer is a Methodist and a Our County Court Clerk Holland, the latter deceased. During Democrat. The firm of W. C. Farm- boyhood he worked on the farm with er & Son is well and favorably his parents, securing his education known throughout this section of from the common schools of the the state. They carry a full and county. Farm life was pursued by complete stock of high grade and Mr. Holland until engaging in busi- fancy groceries and command a very ness in 1923. large patronage from the city and On December 29, 1896, he was county and country surrounding. married to Biss Alma Hale, daugh- Their prices are as law as good goods ter of Albert Hale, and to this union can be sold and they invite those four children have been born, all liv- who are not trading with them now ing except one. Those living are to give them a trial order. If Herman (partner in the store), Ger- prompt, courteous service, coupled vis and Loman. He is a member of with low prices and a desire to the Christian church and a Demo- please count for anything, this pop- crat. ular firm will certainly receive a The stock carried by this enter- portion of your trade. They appre- As evidence of what women of prising firm consists of dry goods, ciate your business, be it large or our county can do, we point with groceries and general merchandise, small. pride to the achievements of Mrs. and is situated in a two-story frame Mr. Aubrey Farmer, junior mem- Mary Neale, the efficient clerk of building just a few yards east of ber of the firth, is one of Murray's Calloway County, Ky. the Murray-Hazel highway and the most prominent and progressive Mrs. Neale was born in Calloway first stop south of Murray on the young business men. county on September 19, 1896, be- N. C. & St. L. railroad. By reason ing the daughter of B. B. and Lillie of low expenses and by buying goods Shroat's Market E. Armstrong, the former deceased. at the lowest possible prices he is Her girlhood days were spent at Murray boasts of having one of home with her parents, where she able to sell goods at remarkably low the best and most up to date meat attended the common schools of figures, and does so. Their trade markets in West Kentucky, owned the county, finishing in High School. extends for many miles around and Mrs. Neale taught several success- is highly appreciated by the genial and operated by Shroat Brothers ful schools in this county, after proprietors. (Jeff and Lonnie) two of Calloway which she accepted a position as There are many wide awake bus- County's most successful business men. deputy clerk in the county court iness concerns in Calloway county cleark's office of Calloway County. outside of the city of Murray, and This business was established in Her duties in this office brought this store at Tobacco, owned and op- Murray about ten years ago as an her in contact with a majority of erated by W. C. Holland & Son, is exclusive retail meat market, but for the people of the county, and her considered one of the best to be the past few years, the business of attention to business and eagerness found. tt,- firm has grown to such an ex- to please was so noticeable that she Mr. Holland is a Christian gentle- tent that it now does not only a re- was prevailed upon to seek the man, a progressive merchant and tail business but also wholesale, sup- office of county court clerk in her plying merchants throughout this own name. She consented and in business man, and asks those who are not in the habit of trading at To- and adjoining counties by truck each 1926 was elected. The office was so day. In handling nothing but the well kept and her duties so well bacco to call and see them and get prices before purchasing ^ , sewhere. best meats that can be secured the performed that she was elected people have learned to call for again in 1929 for another four year It may mean a saving of many dol- Shroat Brothers' meat, demand term, which will expire in 1933. lars to you and your family. Shroat Brothers' Meats, and have Mrs. Neale was married in June 18, 1914, to Elbert Garland Neale, nothing but Shroat Brothers' meats. and they are the parents of one W. C. Farmer & Son These 'brothers make a most ex- son, namely, Elbert Graves Neale. cellent team by reason of the buying Mr. William Carroll Farmer was judgment of one and the selling Mrs. Neale is a Methodist and a born in Calloway county, three miles Democrat. judgment of the other. No man west of Murray, on July 8, 1869, be- knows better how to judge good eat- She is courteous, popular, pains- ing a son of John W. and Millie ing animals than does Mr. Lonnie taking with the records and busi- Phillips Fanner, deceased. Mr. Shroat, and no man knows better ness of the office which she holds, Farmer was reared on the farm, and how to run a meat market than does and the people of Calloway County obtained his education from the well Mr. Jeff Shroat. The firm handles are loud in their praise of her known Wells School house of this work. absolutely nothing but the best. They county. Through . life he has farm- have their own slaughter pens, cure ed, worked in and handled tobacco t' a meats themselves, giving every W. C. Holland & Son and sold merchandise. Three years i :tail of their immense business the ago, with his son, Aubrey, his pres- personal attention a business of this Prominent among the big and suc- ent grocery story was opened, the lo- character should have and deserves. cessful mercantile establishments of cation of which is the West End As a consequence there are no kicks Calloway county is that of W. C. of Murray. On November 17, 1898, or backfires from the hundreds of Holland & Son (Herman) located at he was united in marriage to Miss customers who trade with these men. Tobacco, a few miles south of Mur- Dona Butterworth, a daughter of By honest, upright business meth- ray. Mr. Holland succeeded the firni Nace Butterworth, and to this union ods they have made a success in life, of J. A. Cullum in 1923. W. C. one son has been born, namely, Au- and are regarded as two of Calloway Holland was born in Calloway coun- brey Farmer, a- patner in business County's best and most deserving ty, near Faxon, on January 2, 1871, with his father. men.

HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 Vernon B. Gardner business in Hardin he removed to Oklahoma where he was in busi- Carl Kingins ness for two years, and in 1929 re- turned to his native county and opened a first-class grocery store in Murray, the location of which is known as the West End. On May 28, 1911, he was married to Miss Gladys Nix, the daughter of Mr. T. J. Nix. To this union two chil- dren have been born, namely, Robert Lee and Martha, both at home with their parents. Mr. Johnson is a Mason and a Democrat. The grocery store owned and operated by Mr. Johnson is one of the cleanest and best stocked grocery establishments in the city of Mur- ray, everything being new, well selected and assorted. It is a credit to the town and county, and This well known tonsorial artist the genial proprietor is building a Few farmers in Calloway county of Murray recently created a new trade of which he feels Justly proud do not know that prince of fellows, style hair cut for ladies which and very highly appreciates. He is assisted in the store by Mrs. John- Carl 13. Kingins, for he is field brought fourth faN orable comment son, and she and her husband keep manager for the milk plant and is from the leading barber magazines the store in a clean, sanitary, invit- either coming or going among them of the country. The style is known ing atmosphere all the time. every day in the week and every as the "Egyptian Swirl," a cut of week in the year. which was published by many of the style magazines of the world, giving James Terry Cochran Mr. Kingins was born in Stewart credit in each instance to the cre- Count, Tenn., Jan 9, 1897, but ator, Mr. V. B. Gardner. Mr. Gard- One of the busiest towns in Cal- came with his parents to Calloway • ner has practiced this profession loway County is Kirksey, ten miles and settled near Coldwater at the since early manhood, having been northwest of Murray, and one of employed in various cities of the the busiest firms of the county is age of ten. His parents, who still country prior to locating in Murray James Terry Cochran, who owns reside on the west side of the coun- a few years ago. He was born and operates a general mercantile ty are Carroll 13. and Effie Kingins. near Sedalia and is a son of Sam establishment in addition to a well While on the farm with his parents and Margaret Hendley Gardner, the equipped garage where all kinds of he attended the Daisy Glenn and latter deceased. His education was automobile work is quickly and Coldwater schools.' At twenty-one obtained from the Sedalia and Farm- rapidly executed at a live and let he enlisted as a soldier in the World War, remaining with it until the ington schools. In 1905 he was live price.. finish. Returning to his old home married to Miss Gussie Smith, and Mr. Cochran was born near Stella, they are the parents of one son, he took up farming and carried on this county, December 28, 1893, for six years, then engaged in the Jack Gardner, who is now a mem- being a son of J. W. and Kulie ber of the faculty of Bardwell High mercantile business at Coldwater Cochran, the latter deceased. He with J. B. Stone as a partner and School and former student of the was reared and worked on a farm State Teachers College in Murray. continued as such for three years. during boyhood, obtaining his edu- About one year ago he accepted a Mr. Gardner is a member of the cation from the county schools. position as field manager for the Baptist church, and politically a About twelve years ago he opened milk plant, and is still at it, his Democrat. A splendid citizen and a mercantile establishment at Kirk- barber is Mr. Gardner, whose place main duties being the development sey, on a very small scale, since of business, and he is certainly of business is on the east side of which time it has grown to be one doing it. the courthouse in Murray, and he of the largest in the county, out- invites the men and women of this On December 8, 1920, he was side of Murray. On September 30, married to Miss Morella Boyd, a section to call and see him when 1923, he was married to Miss Ruby wanting the latest hair cuts or any- daughter of John Boyd. They have Hurt, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. two children, Hal K. and Bonnie thing in the tonsorial line. E. D. Hurt, and she has proved a Lee Kingins. He is a Methodist, most helpful wife to her husband's W. 0. W., Mason and member of the J. E. Johnson business career, taking an active American Legion. part in the business of the store Carl. Kingins is an industrious, Mr. John Eslie Johnson, the and looking after the business in hard working man for the firm he popular West End groceryman, was general. Mr. Cochran, being a represents, and as a gentleman he born in Calloway County, west of natural-born mechanic, devotes the greater portion of his time to work is regarded as one of the county's Murray, on November 3, 1892, and very best. is a son of Joseph Edward and Mrs. in the garage, and has by honest, Mary V. Johnson, deceased. His conscientious workmanship built up are regarded as two of the county's early life was spent on the farm a large and highly satisfactory most highly esteemed and progres- with his parents, during which time patronage. Mr. Cochran is a Mason, sive citizens. A visit to their store he attended the county schools and a Modern Woodman, and a Demo- and garage in Kirksey will con- at Salem school. His first employ- crat. vince any one that they are doing ment was that of selling insurance, Mr. Cochran and his estimable a thriving and highly satisfactory later engaging in the grocery busi- wife are not only two of Calloway's business, both in the well stocked ness at Hardin. Disposing of his most successful business people, but mercantile establishment and garage. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1'931 Charlie B. Grogan Nat Gibbs R. McDaniel

Nat Gibbs, son of P. Boaz and Ludie Gibbs, was born December 23, 1869, a few miles south-west of Murray. His boyhood days were spent with his parents on the farm. during which time he attended dif- ferent schools of the county. His first business venture was the ac- ceptance of a position with the Diamond Oil Company, resigning this position to take over the management of the Standard Oil Service Station located on the cor- ner of Fourth and Maple streets in Murray, which position he has held for the past nine years. By strict attention to business and rendering service of the better class he has made this station one of the very best and busiest stations in Western Kentucky. Mr. Gibbs is a Methodist and a Democrat. On December 28, 1915, he was married to Miss Evie The popular and efficient city May Myles. They are the parents One of the most popular officials clerk of Murray is Mr. Charlie B. of two children, Mary Lou and Max Hill Gibbs. Under the management of Calloway County is Jailer Jim R. Grogan. Mr. Grogan was born in of Nat Gibbs, who deeply appreciates McDaniel who is now serving his Calloway county near Shiloh Decem- all patronage accorded him, the 'second term in that capacity. Mr. McDaniel was born and reared on ber 4, 1895. His father was Dr. business of the service station at. Fourth and Maple will always be a farm. He is a son of George L. John I. Grogan, a prominent physi- booming. and Susan McDaniel and was born cian of his day. Dr. Grogan died November 17, 1884. a short distance when Charles Grogan was a mere east of Murray. His boyhood days Robert Prentiss Holland were spent with his parents on a lad. His mother, Mrs. Edna Gro- farm where he worked and attend- gan, died recently. Charlie Grogan Mr. Robert Prentiss Holland, ed the schools of his neighborhood. was reared on a farm. His educa- member of the Holland-Hart Drug t the age of twenty-four he accept- ed work with a bridge crew on the. tion was obtained from the schools Company, of Murray, was born N. C. & St. L. railroad. After six of his county, finishing at Murray January 5, 1889, in Murray, Ky., or seven years with the railroad High. With the family he moved to and is a son of Robert Bruce and Mattie Lou Holland, the former de- company he was forced to quit on Murray in 1905. His first employ- account of an accident in which he ment of real importance was in the ceased. His boyhood days were spent in Murray, where he attend- was severely hurt. Recovering Dees Bank of Hazel, where he work- ed Murray High School, receiving a from the accident he took up plumb- ed for two years. Resigning this po- splendid education from this insti- ing and steam fitting as a liveli- sition he went with the Citizens Bank tution. At the age of sixteen he hood and worked at that trade for of Paducah, where he remained four began clerking in a drug store, six or seven years. Friends of Mr. years, then with the Bank 'of Mur- later taking a full and complete McDainel prevailed upon him to ray where he was employed five course in the Louisville College of enter the race for jailer, which lie years. In 1930 he was elected. city Pharmacy. On October 1 6, 1912 he did, and was elected for the first clerk of the City of Murray, which was married to Miss Maggie Wilson, term in 1925, and for the second position he is now filling to the sat- and they are the parents of two term in 1929. isfaction of all. In 1925 he was un- children, Robert Prentiss Holland, He was married to Miss Carrie ited in marriage to Misil Pansy Jr., and Mary Helen Holland, both Hay, the daughter of Bun Hay, in Clark, a daughter of the late Ed of whom reside in Murray. Mr. 1914, and they are the parents of Clark and Mrs. Iva Clark, of Padu- Holland is a member of the First two children, James Hay and cah. He is a thirty-second degree Christian Church of Murray. and a Dorothy Lee McDaniel, age, thirteen Mason and a Shriner, and politically Democrat. He served four years and eleven respectively. a Democrat. He is an enthusiastic as a member of the City School He is a Methodist and a Demo- member of the American Legion, Board, and two years as a city crat. Mr. McDaniel has the reputation having served in the world war in councilman. The Holland-Hart of treating his prisoners with kind- defense of this country. Charlie B. Drug Company operates one of the Prettiest and most complete drug ness and consideration and serves Grogan is one of Calloway's best and them the best he can with the most popular young business men stores in Western Kentucky. It is stocked with everything in drugs, limited fees he is allowed for their and has a host of friends through- board. In a word, Jim McDaniel Out Western Kentucky. the fixtures are beautiful and modern, and the prescription de- makes a jailer of which all Callo- partment is presided over by care- way countians are proud. The automobile and other modern ful, painstaking, graduate pharm- means of transportation have ended acists. The firm enjoys a splendid City officials in Murray 20 years one great industry of Calloway business throughout the year and ago were E. A. Hughes, mayor; S. P. county, the breeding of fine blooded the store is one of the most popular Simpson. judge; Gus Nix, marshal. saddle, trotting and pacing horses. places to be found in Murray. and A. S. Brooks, deputy marshal. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1981

was erected in 1834 or 1835. The Judge E. P. Phillips next log building was erected in 1847 or 48. The third and fourth were frame buildings. In 1924, the fifth and present beautiful brick house was built, which is a church house for a large membership. Pleasant Grove Church has been a part of the circuits of Wadeeboro, Murray, Cross:and, and now of Hazel. For almost a century it has been taught from it's pulpit, "He that believeth on the Son of God bath the witness in himself." 1st John 5:10. During this time hun- dreds of sinners have gone to the altar and mourners bench, and rose harpy in a Saviour's pardoning love, for by glace through faith are you caved. For several decides Pleasant Grove has been careless much of the time regarding prayer meetings and family altars, but of late there nas been new life in each. Bro. W. L. Ensor. our pastor and his wife have organized Epwor' s h Leagues, and by their enthusiam and leadership have inspired young people to a higher spiritual goal. For ha- f a century the Sunday school has bean a great asset to this church and community. Many of the Sunday school veterans have pas- sed to their reward, but the seed sown lives on in the lives of young- er people. Pages could be written of the faithfulness of old time class Judge E. P. Phillips, one of Ken- and Sate as well as the federal leaders, Sunday school officers and tucky's most brilliant lawyers, is a courts and with success. teachers. The stewards and many native Calloway countian, having Interested in each and every others who by their prayers and been born five miles northeast of movement for the good of Murray Murray on November 13, 1862, the and Calloway County, never falter- labors have and are advancing the son of A. C. and Belinda Hood ing but always seeking an oppor- cause of Christ. Phillips, deceased. His boyhood tunity to do something for his Rev. Walter Hendley spent part days were spent with his parents community and his fellowman, of his boyhood here and Rev. Oce on the farm, during which time he Judge Ed P. Phillips has won for Wrather, now presiding elder, Riley acquired a literary education from himself the admiration and esteem Gunter and the late John James the schools of his county. At the of all who know him. He has done have gone out as preachers from this age of twenty he began teaching much and even more than his share church. school and followed that profession in making Murray and Calloway Bro. R. H. Pigue, who was pastor until 1892, when he was elected to County what they are today. of Hazel Circuit for five years, but the office of circuit court clerk of now a feeble superannuted minister Calloway. So well were the duties and member of this church had a. of the office performed that he was South Pleasant Grove dedicatorial service at his home reelected to the same office in Methodist Church where a large audience assembled 1897. In 1917 he was elected on Nov. 1, 1931.. Rev. Oce Wrather, county judge of his county for a (Location, one mile north of Cross- W. L. Ensor, and Bro. Kendall took term of four years. In 1906 he land, Kentucky) part in officially dedicating his began the practice of law and James Harvey Ellis was the father home, "Pilgrims Rest" to the Lord. through all these years has en- of Methodism in this part of the One of the pioneers of this com- joyed a large and lucrative practice. county. Bro. Ellis was a local munity, Miss Mary Clark, age 94 On January, 1919, he was united in Methodist preacher, who with his years passed last summer leaving marriage to Miss Beatrice Scar- family moved from Tennessee to as next oldest member of this chucrh, borough. He is an official member Kentucky about 1834, and gave a Uncle Padge Erwin, 85 who passed of the First Methodist church of portion of his home place for this Nov. 11th. Master Harvey Ellis a Murray, one of the past Masters of church and cemetery; though more great grand son and name sake of Murray Lodge F. & A . M., No. land has been added since that time. the founder of Pleasant Grove 105, and a fighting Democrat in all In a conference at Paducah, Ken- Church is one of the younger mem- elections. tucky in 1835 the name Pleasant bers. Judge Ed P. Phillips is one of Grove appeared for the first time. The Revs. Joe Mooney, John Witt, the best known lawyers of the This church has always been in the Bill Sellers, B. B. Risenhoover, T. J. State of Kentucky. He has prac- Paris District. McGill, C. C. Bell, J. C. Rudd, W. P. ticed in many courts of the district The first church, a log structure, Prichard, R. H. Pigue, and W. L. itiSTOttY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1981

Ensor are a few of the pastors who State's most prominent physicians. of Murray and county of Calloway have served this church. In the He finds time to do the things all have a learned physician and sur- pioneer days the preachers usually progressive citizens should do geon and a public spirited gentle- traveled on horse back. man who not only believes in doing The first body buried in Pleasant toward the advancement and up- things but does them. Grove Cemetery was a Mr. Pitman building of the community. Among whose hearse was a ground slide, the many enterprises he is con Mr. Daniel Rogers the driver. The nected with in Murray we name the A. 0. Woods second an infant, and the third was following; chairman board . of di- Master Jessie Kelley (uncle of rectors First National Bank of Mr. A. 0. Woods, the Murray Walter Kelley of Hazel) His tomb Murray and was the president of plumber, was born in Graves county on August 19, 1900, and is a son of rock shows that he was buried 96 that institution for several years. Thomas and Mrs. Zora Woods, the years ago last Oct. He is also a member of the board father deceased. At an early age This Nov. 13, 1931 Mrs. Sam of directors of the Consumers Coal he began to learn the plumbing Smotherman Hazel, Kentucky. & Ice Co., the Murray Sewerage Co., Jackson's Purchase Oil & Gas trade, and the schooling and ex- Note: Appreciation is due, for perience gained by working under Co., and Murray Publishing Co. He historical facts, to the late Bud master plumbers enables him to do took an active part in all liberty Erwin, John Clark and Will Cooper. work in his line of the best class loan drives during the World War, and he is building for himself a and in Red Cross work. He is trade that is highly satisfactory. Dr. Ben Butler Keys vice president of the Country Club and Golf Course, has been president His place of business is located and secretary of the Calloway on the South Side and he carries a County Medical Society, past presi- nice stock of plumbing fixtures for dent of the Southwestern Kentucky patrons to select from. In addition Medical Association, vice president to plumbing he is prepared to make of the four-county Medical Society, figures on furnaces for heating and is the senior member of the and electrical work of all kinds. Keys-Houston Clinic Hospital in Every job doge by Mr. Woods is Murray. He is a graduate of the guaranteed to please the most ex- University of Illinois and has taken acting, and his prices are always post courses in Chicago, Polyclinic, reasonable. Mayo's Clinic, New York Academy Mr. Woods is a Methodist, a of Medicine and the John Hopkins Mason and a Democrat. On July Hospital and Clinic in Baltimore. 5, 1919, he was married to Miss He is a deacon of the First Christ- Maggie Paul, the daughter of Mr. ian Church of Murray, Master and Mrs. Torn Paul, of Calloway Mason, Royal Arch Mason, Knight county. Templar Mason, Elk, and K. of P. Those who want good plumbing, Politically he is a Democrat and is heating or electrical work are in- the chairman of the Democratic vited to call and see Mr. Woods. County Committee. He is a member He knows his business thoroughly of the State Board of Health, mem- and will be glad to give you figures ber city board of education, and on any kind of work you want to Dr. Ben Butler Keys is a Callo- past president of the Murray Ro- have done. See him and get his way County product, having been tary Club. figures before letting out that con- born near Almo on June 3, 1880, Dr. Keys is the senior member of tract. and being the son of John H. and the Keys-Houston Clinic-Hospital Mrs. Ella Peter Keys. The mother which was opened to the public in is living, while the father passed February of 1930. The hospital- Questions Answered to his reward many years ago after clinic building is a handsome brick a life filled with activity, political structure of three floors and base- H. P. Wear, who has been around and otherwise. He was one of the ment. It has ample facilities for here a good many years, tells us: leading and best known politicians fifty patients, operating and tech- That the first depot agent in Mur- of the State, and several times nical rooms, all apparatus for vari- ray was Hary Keys. was honored with public office in ous hydro therapy and physiotherapy That the first automobile driven this county. treatments in addition to spacious on the streets of Murray was owned Dr. Ben Keys spent his boyhood and convenient reception rooms, by Elmus Beale. days with his parents on the farm, offices and individual private of- That the first train to come into acquiring a literary education from fices for Drs. Keys and Houston. Murray was October 6, 1890. the schools of the county and Mur- All equipment and furnishings are That the first physician in Mur- ray High. He taught three suc- of the very latest and most modern ray was Dr. Boggs. cessful schools in Calloway, after type. Although it is located only That the town of Murray was in- which he accepted a position as one block from the city's main corporated in 1843. cashier in the Citizens Bank of square, yet it is one of the quietest That the oldest merchant in Cal- Murray, remaining with that insti- sections of Murray at Fifth and • loway county, in point of service, is tution two years. Resigning this Walnut streets. Nat Ryan. position he took up the study of This hospital-clinic is not only That the first brick residence in medicine in the medical department a tribute to the skill of these Murray was built by Dr. J. P. Holt, of Vanderbilt University and grad- learned physicians but was re- and was located near the Gilbert- uated from that well known insti- quired by their growing need for Doron funeral home. r 11 tution in 1908, since which time he larger facilities, having formerly That his father, A. H. Wear, was has been practicing his profession used smaller and inadequate quar- the post master fifty years ago. If in Murray, and successfully so. ters for their business. there was one, before his father, he Dr. Keys is not only one of the In Dr. Ben Butler Keys the city does not know his name. • HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

C. Ray Bus Company transportation companies throughout the states, is in a position to ren- der the service expected and de- manded by the traveling public, and he gives that service in a most satisfactory and highly pleasing manner. He knows the business, he loves the business, and under his management the C. Ray Bus Com- pany will grow and succeed beyond measure. Mr. Ray was recently married to Miss Pearl Salman, daughter of Mr. J. Salman, of Puryear, Tenn., and he and h's estimable lady are resi- dents of Murray. The city of Murray is proud of being licadqua:ters for the C. Ray Bus Company. The company gives employment to quite a number of mm, the wage:, cf whom 1121p in a gr: at mew_ tire to r- ake Murray the fast growing c:ty that she is today. We shall not attempt to publish here the sc:ledule of busts which leave and enter the .city almost hourly, but a telephone call to the stat on at any time will be given all inforMalion desired. At the present time five daily round trips axe made from Mum y to Paducah, and three rounds are made daily from 1.1"ayfic.ld to Hopkimville via Murray, and from Paducah to Hop- k nsvillc via Murray. Other buses will be added from time to time to take care of the rapidly increasing business. Mr. C. Ray, organizer and line which operated between Paris, general manager of the C. Ray Bus McKenzie, Dresden, and Martin. In Connections any where. Co., Incorporated, with general 1927 he sold this line to the Smith C. Ray buses are skfe, comfortable offices at Murray, Ky., was born Motor Co., and started a bus line and easy riding, fares are quite January 17, 1886, on a farm near from Paris to Mayfield, which he reasonable, and Mr. Ray is highly Dukedom, Tenn., his parents being still operates via of Murray. The appreciative of your patronage to A. M. and Mrs. Ellen Ray, the C. Ray Bus Co., is now operating any point. former deceased. lines from Murray to Paducah, Mayfield, Paris, Cadiz, Hopkins- At an early age he sought and ville and other places, and the Calloway's Oldest secured a splendid education, finish- equipment consists of quite a num- ing his school at Cherry Bros'. Col- ber of the best and most modern Enterprises lege in Bowling Green, Ky. At the buses now constructed for this line age of twenty he began a. business of business. Safe, dependable One of the oldest and most suc- career in St. Louis, being connected drivers only are employed, and pas- cessful business concerns in Callo- with the Simmons Hardware Com- sengers riding on Ray buses feel way County and located in Murray pany for some time. Resigning his just as secure and safe as is pos- is the J. D. Rowlett Tobacco Fac- position with the concern he began sible to feel in motor travel. tory. This business was established work with the L. & N. railroad at New Concord in 1848 by Peter M. company, with headquarters in East One year ago the business of this Rowlett, father of the present pro- St. Louis, Ill., where he remained company had grown to such an ex- prietor. The factory was removed about two years. Resigning this tent that a depot was absolutely to Murray from New Concord in necessary, and for the exclusive use position he accepted employment 1901 . . The concern manufactures with the E. St. Louis and Suburban of this company a tremendous and high-grade chewing and smoking Railway Co., following which he handsome brick building measuring tobacco, employs something like was employed by different transpor- 50x90 feet was erected in Murray. twenty men throughout the year, tation companies at the following Located in the rear of the building and uses several traveling sales- places; Los Angeles, Calif., Seattle, is the shop department, fitted up men in the southern and western Wash., Oakland, Calif., Salt Lake with the most modern tools and states. The salaries and wages paid City, St. Paul, Minn., Detroit, Mich., equipment for the maintenance of out annually by this concern adds Memphis, Tenn., and various other the buses. The main entrance is materially to the advancement and places. Previous to his return to elegantly fitted up for the com- prosperity of Calloway county, and this section he was employed as fort and convenience of passengers: J. D. Rowlett and sons, Jeff and time-keeper in Detroit by Henry Mr. Ray is a natural-born trans- John, who own and operate the Ford, and also operated a bus line portation man, and with the ex- business, are men of more than or- in that city. perience gained through working dinary importance to Murray and Seven years ago he started a bus for the big railroad and motor Calloway county.

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Dr. Finnie E. Crawford Early Marriages

Prepared by Mrs. J. D. Rowlett 1823 George Hopkins to Polly Ann Cargill; Vincent A. Wade and Phebe ITt1:- y; Bedford D. Wade to Sarah Ut'ey; Absolem Henson to Stacy Webb: James Cochran and Matilda. Watson; John Pace and Harriett Bird; George Heard to Polly Adams; David Miller and Sally W'llterson; Elsey Jeffords to Ma- ti da Beachonlum; Obediah Smel- r•e-• to Nancy Owings; Hiram Perk- ins to Elizabeth Rowland; William Slaon and Jane Liles; Hiram B. Wilder to Maria Martin; John Burk- low and Jane Robertson; Thomas °runs and Nancy Woodard; John rule and Parmela Harman; Robert V,T&ls -and Sally Ward; Ambrois Spencer and Cather'zie •Smelser; Charles Rhodes i.nd Nancy Hicks; Thomas Adams and Stacy Fipse; Sa:nuel Ilamny and Elmira Hooper; John Sample and Martha Howard; James Ingram and Phebe Woodard; John Donaldson and Betsy Snow; floe Ford and Susannah Everett; David B. Steele and Nancy Gibson; Dr.niel Thompson and Lora Talbert, W:n. L. Lindsay and Delilah Mc- D niel; Ransom Rowland and Polly Moore; Hugh Gilbert and Matilda Moore; Harris Ailcock and Rachel Greer; John Ingram and Mary Owens; Charles Strau and Lavicia Prominently identified with the On April 17. 1924, Dr. Crawford Dunnington; Jess Rich and Delilah dental profession of Western Ken- was married to Miss Margaret Lemb; William J. Campbell and tucky is Dr. Finnie Edward Craw- Gaughon of Camden, Arkansas. Priscilla Asbel; Joseph Slaton and ford of Murray, Ky. This union has been blessed with Mary Liles; George Cooper and two bright children. Pat age 6, and Dr. Crawford was born in Cal- Mahala Cleton; •John Pile and Sally Phil age 1. He is a member of the loway County near Murray, Jan. 13, Montgomery; Robert Rose and Mary Methodist church, Royal Arch 1891, and is a son of John G. and Darnall. Sarah Crawford both residing in Mason, Legionaire and member of 1824 the State and National Dental this county. As a young man, he Asa Entrican and Eliza Gibson; Association. worked with his parents on their E. Dawson Brown and Sarah Grif- farm. His literary education was Profesionally, he is an ardent fith; Lashley Wood and Elizabeth acquired from Murray High School worker combining sound business Gibson; John Ford and Rebecca and Bowling Green Normal. Two principles with the. highest grade of Entrican; Henry Bittle and Polly years of his life were devoted to dental ethics. As a gentleman and Stone; Osten Williams and Eliza teaching school and for two years citizen, he is regarded one of the Philly; James I. Reynolds and he was a bookkeeper in a Bank of county's most popular and pro- Mary Mathews; Cullen Barnes and Murray. Deciding on dentistry as gressive. Belinda Blair; John McClure and a profession he attended the Louis- Elizabeth Kirk; John Pertle and ville Dental College, from which in- First Circuit Court Trial Anna Guthrey; Tod Burnham and stitution he graduated in 1917. At Jincy Alcock; John Qualls and the outbreak of the World War, he The first trial before a circuit Margaret Snow; Ephraim Owens and was commissioned a First Lieuten- Lucinda Woodard; William Ander- ant in the Dental Corps. Shortly court was held in the court house in Wadesboro May 15, 1823. son and Rebecca Henry.; Jonathan after, he went to France where he Mullins and Ann Kuykendoll; Mor- The parties to the suit were Eli- served as Dental Surgeon to the gan Kaler and Lucy Harmon; John jah Goodman, plaintiff, and William boys over sea, until August 1919. A. Culp and Rody Kaler; Dabney Bilyan, defendant. He was discharged with rank of Rowland and Lucinda Bird; Ethel- Captain. The jury empanelled to try the bert Davis and Capsa Smith; Henry Returning to Murray in 1920 he case consisted of the following men: W. Duncan and Mary Boyd; John opened a dental office for the prac- John Ford John Henson, J. Ander- A. Gruget and Dianna Griffith; Wil- tice of his profession, since which son, Elijah Veach Aaron Hyatt, liam McGreu and Lavina Gray; Tod time he has built for himself a John Irvin, Joseph Rives, Thomas Yates and Nancy Hiett; Mack Wil- highly satisfactory patronage. His Grubbs, William Chambers, William moth and Harriett McKinney; John office is well equipped and he is Rodman and William McWade. R. Gohene and Elizabeth Henson; prepared to execute work of the The jury found for the plaintiff Charles Curd and Sally B. Martin; very highek grade. damages amounting to $1000.00. Nathan Averett and Polly Cooper; HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

William Story and Zimronde How- Mass; Thomas Gregory and Sally ization kept together sufficiently, ard; John B. Cunningham and Duncan; John Swift and Polly however, to have preaching on up Midget; Andrew Gillmore and Sea- Nancy P. Robertson. until the war between the states. 1825 berry Bourland; Henry Adams and Nancy Gamblen; William Crow and In 1879 the church was reorgan- William Cleyton and Minerva Eliza Liiidey; James Bonds and ized with Rev. B. B. Risenhoover as Wood; William Griffith and Eliza- Eleanor Biush; Moses Starr and pastor and with thirteen members. beth Greer; Peter Gregory and Betsey Bogard; Erasmus G. Beard- After this organization was effected Martha Ann Dunn; Alex Robertson in and Dicey Bourland; Joel Gil- the church began its organization and Mary Bailey; Peter Brown and bert and Tempy Grace; Andrew in earnest. A Sunday School was Elizabeth Kirksey; Newton John- Smith and Eliza Curd; Chaney Mil- at once organized, meeting in the son and Elizabeth Dunn; William ler and Salinda Ro -.7lct`_; Westicy court house, with an enrollment of Cain and Sally Tacket; James Walker and Achsah Bittle; William over one hundred pupils. Judge J. Barnes and Eliza Bonin; Jepse Tur- Bittle and Jane Walker; Sam'l W. R. Schroader was its first superin- ner and Elizabeth Stone; Peter Hill tendent. and Patsey Walker; Elihu Grace Harrell and Sally York; Elijah B. and Polly Entriken; Absalem Jack- Cosy and Polly Armstrong; Enos Very soon this growing band of son and Mina Copeland; John Jones Faughn and Nancy Hendrics; Wm. Methodists secured a lot and built and Polly Farmer; John Kennedy J. Hodgss and Elizabeth Bond; Wil- a commodious frame building on liam Maca and Nancy Kirkland; and Polly M. Turner; James Shields the corner of the court square at Abraham Smelser and Nancy and Catherine Sparrow; Thos. Gist South Curd street. The building Thompson; Jonathan Hill and Ma- and Ann Davis; Isaac R. Hicks and cost three thousand dollars. These tilda Kirkland; William Gardner .Lucill en Dean; Johnson McDaniel were great days for Mureay Metho- and Fr,:ncos Miller; Thomas Swift and Parmely Watson; Josiah G. dists, so with zeal for God's cause and Prisey Gardner; Thomas W. Clark and Martha L. Robertson; the church went forward to battle Pitt avid Tabitha Elliott; John Mc-. Koneth L. Sherrod and Harriet and to conquer, and grow in Bowlin and Nancy Hood; George Muyre; Miles H. Burklow and Eliza strength and members till a new Denny and Ruth Peter; Garrett W. Roach; James Gohene and Sarah and larger church was demanded. Milton and Chancy Elliott; Henry McGrew; Frances H. Clayton and This was accomplished at a cost W. Percy and Mary Kaylor; John Elizabeth• Bourland; Joseph Hayes of ten thousand dollars and is Straw and Jane Hart; William and Jane Martin; Stephen Jones the present home of the church, Crow and Franky Lamar; John B. and Anna Wells; Wm. Pile and although numerous additions and Townsend and Mary Ann Clark; DOWD. Gamblin; Henry Swink and improvements have been made. John Albritton and Lurena Medford; Mary Ann Kaylor; Russell Gray During the pastorate of Rev. J. Hope H. Hurt and Frances Shelton; and Martha Powers; Abraham A. Hassell in 1915 a two-story an- John Harnigton and Mary Dodge. Brown and Nancy M. Carson; Robert nex with basement was built at a Watson and Anna Cochran; Lewis cost of seven thousand dollars. This Cook and Sally P'Pool; Wilson Murray Methodist annex houses the kitchen and din- Kenney and Elizabeth Ward; Spen- ing room and additional class cer Bird and Sarah Strau; William Church rooms. Gray and Rachel Hiett; Benjamin The church is well organized, Martin and Alpha Lynn; Isaac having a Sunday School, Woman's Boren and Patience Walker. Missionary Society, Wesley Brother- 1826 hood, Board of Christian Education, Senior League, Hi-League and three Beverley Luster and Betsey Jor- departments of children's work. The dan; Miles Bourland and Artinecy Sunday School has an enrollment of Clayton; Daniel Faughn and Matil- five hundred. da Mims; Ephraim Wells and Eliza- The following have served as beth Montgomery; George Brandon Sunday School superintendents dur- and Dinah Hodges; Moses Kaler ing the history of the organization: and Joycey Harmon; Lewis R. J. R. Schroader, Eldridge Banks, Kitts and Elizabeth Bittle; John Wilson Weathers, B. F. Schroader, Bittle and Hannah Kitts; Goodwin Robert Whitnell, William Fizer, Nat Marshall and Elizabeth Lambert; Ryan, E. P. Phillips, Prof. Throop, Asel Duncan and Nancy Grubbs; A. J. Wells, J. G. Glasgow, R. T. Bluford Eliott and Matilda Rowlett; Wells, J. D. Sexton and C. A. Hale, 0oleman Wicker and Nancy Adams; the present superintendent. James P. A. Box and Sally Gray; Griffin Staton and Elizabeth Sell- 'And the following have pastored ers; Jonathan Craddock and Mary the church since its founding: Revs. Ann Pace; Thomas Watson and B. B. Risenhoover, J. R. Hardin, Nancy Spinks; John Clayton Jr. G. W. Evans, W. J. McCoy, E. B. and Elizabeth Clayton; Wiley Harp In 1839 in the residence of Rev. Graham, W. J. Carlton, E. H. and Mary Ann Dunn; John Hardin Isaiah P. Pool in Pooltown was or- Stewart, J. H. Cole, C. C. Bell, R. and Sarah Goad; Henry Miller and ganized the first Methodist church H. Pigue, T. P. Clark, J. H. Felts, L. D. Hamilton, E. S. Harris, Mary Jones; George P. Lynn and in this city. This was five years Tittitha Knykendall; Green Dering- Cleonth Brooks, M. F. Leak, P. B. ton and Polly Hankes; James before the division of Episcopal Jefferson, W. A. Russell, J. M. Spinks and Nicey Fitzgerald; Samp- Methodism into northern and Pickens, J. A. Hassell, W. H. son Price and Elizabeth Stone; Win. southern organizations. Rev. Bos- Brooks, A. J. Meadors, J. W. Lewalling and Lucinda Harpes; well was the first pastor. Waters, C. W. Ehrhardt, W. •H. Allen Brogdon and Lotty Mills. This organization did not thrive, Davis, E. A. Tucker, R. M. Walker, 1827 owing to the question of slavery C. E. Norman and J. 0. Ensor, who Hiram C. Smith and Mary Bose; which agitated the mind of all the is the present pastor having served John H. Bearden and Margaret people in those days. The organ- two years and new entering on his HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 third year. tion in Calloway county. fully displayed and offered at very Thus it will be seen that in the During the last twenty years the reasonable prices. past fifty-two years the church has people of Kentucky have demanded Mr. Johnson in 1900 was mar- grown from the charter membership a high school within reach of every ried to Miss Mary Ellen Broach, a of thirteen to the present member- child in the state. Calloway county daughter of• Mr. and Mrs. S. D. ship of seven hundred and fifty is very fortunate in this respect. She Broach, of Kirksey. To this union and from a congregation without a has six accredited high schools, well five children have been born as home to a modern furnace-heated located with a view of serving the follows; Mrs. Lyda Pentecost, at brick plant worth thirty thousands entire county. These six schools Mayfield; Mrs. Lois Tuggell, Orlan- of dollars. are: Hazel, Lynn Grove, New Con- do, Fla.; and. Misses Treva, Mary The church is thoroughly active cord, Kirksey, Almo, and Faxon. Frances and Georgia Johnson. He and is doing good work in each of Each school offers a four year course is a Methodist, Mason and W. 0. its various fields, and the advance- of study and the graduates are W. ment and improvement is note- privileged to enter any college of In the person of George Dudley worthy during the present pasto- the state. Every member of the Johnson the city of Murray has an honorable, upright' citizen, a pro- rate. Rev. Ensor being a man of faculty of each school is a college gressive business man and one who kind and winning personality and graduate and has had special train- enjoys the confidence and esteem filled with zeal for his work and ing in his or her field. In addition of his many friends and acquaint- for the cause for which he labors to the six four-year high schools there ances throughout this section. and serves. is one two year high school located at Pleasant Valley, near Pine Bluff. Mr. Johnson is the active mana- ger of the Johnson-Fain Music Calloway County The Calloway County Board of Company.' Mr. Fain devotes his Schools Education employs 108 teachers to time to his grocery and hardware teach in the county schools. The business on the southwest corner of average - teacher has had over two By M. 0. Wrather the square. years college preparation end is ad- Calloway county has an excellent equately trained for the job. • The school system. Every child in the present system is not perfect, but it From Josh Ellison's county has an opportunity to secure is rendering a real service to the a high school education and remain Diary at home. people of the county. The people of Calloway county have always sup= The present school • system is the From a diary kept by Josh Elli- ported education and it is to them son, we take the following: the result of many years of effort all the credit is due for the present and experience. In the early history system. "In the early part of 1863 a squad of education in Calloway county we of yankees came from Paducah to find each district operating its own Murray and at the point of the bay- school independent of any other dis- George Dudley Johnson onet drove T. M. Jones out of the trict. The trustees issued certifi- county judges' office and gave it to cates, set the salary of the teacher, Mr. George Dudley Johnson was A. W. Wadlington. Drove P. M. and decided the length of term. Some born in Calloway County near Lynn Ellison out of the clerk's office and districts would not have more than Grove October 17, 1877, being the gave it to John B. England. Drove two months, while others would son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ed John- R. L. Ellison out of the circuit have as much as five months. Each son. The mother died when Dud- clerk's office and gave it to * Nathan district built its own buildings and ley was six years old, and his Bowman. Drove Crawford Duncan maintained its own schools with the father died in 1912. out of the sheriff's office and gave it result that many sections of the George Dudley Johnson spent his to Nat Ryan, Sr. Drove J. E. county had practically no school at boyhood days on the farm, during Churchill out of jailers office and all. which time he attended the school gave it to A. Riley. P. M. Ellison Many of the sites of the present at Coldwater. Later he finished his and others were arrested by the day school buildings were given by education in Murray. soldiers and carried to Paducah and citizens interested in education, Leaving the farm at the age of put in prison because they would not some of them almost one hundred 25 he engaged in business at Stella. take the oath of allegiance to the years ago. The valuation of school Selling his stock at Stella he pur- union cause. property has gradually increased un- chased a business at Penny and in In the winter of 1863-64 a squad til today it is conservatively estimat- 1911 came to Murray and engaged of soldiers came from Paducah to ed at $200,000.00. Many districts in the mercantile business, and has Murray and burned the east side of have been discarded and new ones been continuously at it since that the court square. On Friday night created as the centers of population time. His first business here was and Monday night they burned the shifted. the opening of a Ten Cent Store, north side of the court square. also in Paris. Eight years ago he The only opportunities afforded In 1864 a lot of yankees robbed sold this business to the McElroy P. M. Ellison of his money, horses students, other than the district Co. and opened a musical and furni- and bacon. school, were subscription schools. ture store in Murray. In 1930 he Enterprising communities that were disposed of the furniture business, Third Kentucky Regiment interested in education would sup- formed a partnership with T. W. The diary gives the following port a strong school and have classes Fain and opened a musical instru- names compOsing the Third ken- equivalent to present high school ment and electrical supply house on tucky Regiment. subjects. Good examples of this the north side in Murray, and today "G. A. C. Holt, captain, T. A. Mil- type of school were found at New the store is one of the prettiest and ler, first lieutenant; J. P. Mathen- Concord, Temple Hill, and Rico. best stocked ,iestablishments to be son, second lieutenant; Ab Duncan, In 1871 the Murray Male and Fe- found anywhere. The stock carried third lieutenant; and J. M. J. Man- male Institute was founded and this embraces pianos, radios, electrical ning, orderly sergeant. The privates soon developed into a strong school appliances, and all kinds of musical were: Jack Atkisson, Henry Holt, which, became the center of educa- instruments ,all of which is beauti- Morris Wells, carrell. Robertson,

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Jim Fain, John Harding, Noah Hard- A. E. Lovett, also living at Los schools. ing, Enoch Harding, Sonny Harding, Angeles, California. Murray has paved streets and a R. T. Hamlin, William Hamlin, Mr. Charles F. Dale is one of complete sewerage system. John Newberry, J. Y. Ward, John Calloway County's most highly es- Calloway county has four strong Gordon, Ed Ryan, Oscar Holt, Jim teemed citizens. He has done his banks; two at Murray• and two at Holt, Bob Wright, Marsellas Wright, share toward making the county Hazel.. Ben Dorsey, Charles Manning John and the town what they are today, Murray has handsome business McCarty, R E. Beckham, Neal Jones, and as a business man is one of houses and two good hotels. Bill Jones, Jack Cain Henry Cain, this section's most successful. Murray is the home of the Murray W. Waterfield Jim Jones, John Earl, Fifty years at the same business State Teachers College; one of the A. J. Woodall, Frank Stroud, J. D. in the same town and in the same best in the U. S. A. Barnett, Marion Barnett. location is truly a remarkable record Murray has a fine system of water There were perhaps others but the for any man, yet this is what • can and lights, owned and operated by diary failed to give them. he said of Mr. Charles F. Dale the the Kentucky-Tennessee Light and popular and successful druggist of Power Company. Charles F. Dale Murray. Murray has the Murray Milk Pro- ducts Company which buys thous- Judge Allen S. Brooks ands of gallons of milk produced in Calloway and adjoining counties The Police Judge of the City of every day in the year. Murray is Judge Allen S. Brooks, a Murray has the Rowlett Tobacco native Calloway Countian. He was Manufacturing Company which gives born December 24, 1857, and is a employment to many men through- son of John S. and Sarah Purdom out the year. Brooks, deceased. His boyhood Murray has a Hosieiy Mill which days were spent upon the farm with employs many women and girls in his parents, during which time he the manufacturing of high-class attended the Liberty school in the ladies' hosiery. neighborhood. During life he has Murray has two modernly equip- devoted considerable interest to the ped Hospitals. tobacco trade, but since 1893 has Murray has three Loose Leaf To- held various public offices in Callo- bacco Floors. way county. He has been a deputy Murray has a Building and Loan sheriff, deputy assessor and was a Association. policeman of the city of Murray Murray has an up-to-date Ice from 1908 to 1913 and is now the factory. Mr. Charles F. Dale, senior mem- police judge of the city of Murray, Murray has two Wholesale Gro- bers of the drug firm of Dale & this being his second term and ceries. Stubblefield, was born in Henry which will not expire until January, Murray has a new $80,000 Post County, Tenn., April 5, 1861. He 1934. Office building under construction. is a son of W. E. and Catherine On November 22, 1882, he was Fisher Dale, deceased. united in marrige to Miss Cleo F. Mr. Dale came to Calloway Coun- Morris, a daughter of E. A. Mor- The First Jail ty with his parents in 1865, where ris, and to this union two children the family bought property and have been born, namely, Clyde W. On March 13, 1823 William Jones, located at Penny, four miles west Brooks, of Murray, and Miss Rexie Eli Cochran and Henry Darnall of Murray. The elder Dale was by Raymond Brooks, of Corydon,' Ky. were appointed commissioners to let trade a blacksmith and operated a Judge Brooks is a Presbyterian, the building of a public jail in business of this kind in Penny. a member of the W. 0. W. order, Wadesboro. Acquiring all the education possible and a staunch Democrat. The contract was let to Bins Der- in the school nearby and Murray He and his estimable family re- rington who built the jail according Institute, Mr. Charles F. Dale came moved from the east side of the to the following specifications: to county to Murray in 1905, since to Murray in 1882 and engaged in be twelve feet square, of hewed logs which time he has taken an active the drug business, his partner being and covered with . a cabin roof. The interest in everything that is good Mr. Morgan Martin. This firm building was completed at a cost of for Murray. As an official he dis- continued as such for many years, $177., and was in use until 1827 Mr. Martin retiring from the firm charges his• duty fearlessly though tempered with mercy, and is mak- when a new building was ordered to locate in California. The firm to be erected. is now composed of Charles F. Dale ing for Murray a police judge who The second jail was also of log and Vernon Stubblefield, the firm gives entire satisfaction to his con- structure built by Samuel Peter for operating under the name of Dale stituency. the sum of $496.88. It. was aban- & Stubblefield. Mr. Dale has never doned, however, in 1833 and in 1836 asked for public office, though A Few of Murray's served for several years as council- a third jail and a. more substantial man of the city of Murray. Good Things one was erected, costing about On December 25, 1889, he was $1,600.00. The building was well united in marriage to Miss UAW The last census gave Murray a constructed of oak blocks, securely Stubblefield, a daughter of Frank population of 2,660. Just outside spiked and enclosed by a brick wall. S. Stubblefield. To this union the corporation limits is the Murray after a negro prisoner kindled a fire three children have been born, State Teacher's College and hundreds therein and was himself burned to namely, Ruth, who died at the age of fine residences, which if included, death in the flames. of 26, Frankie, the wife of 0. D. would make Murray a city of per- No other jail was built until the Jaynes and residing in Los Angeles, haps 5,000. the removal of the county seat from California, and Marion, the wife of Murray has fine churches and Waderboro to Murray in 1842.

HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 to this union the following children Joe T. Lovett Murray Mercantile Co. have been born: Bonnie B. Hous- ton, Murray; Willie Fulton, Mem- Joe T. Lovett, present editor and Since opening for business in phis; Mrs. Rubie Farmer, Murray; publisher of The Ledger & Times, Murray some few years ago the Marvin Fulton, Murray, and Leo is a native of the adjoining county Murray Mercantile Company has Fulton, Memphis. Mr. Fulton is a of Marshall where for six and a enjoyed a most satisfactory trade member of the Methodist church, a half years he published the Benton- from the folks of Calloway coun- Democrat and member of the Ma- Tribune-Democrat. He came to ty, all of which is highly appreci- sonic Lodge. Murray in October, 1928 when the ated by this up-to-date firm. The As a citizen and business man Tlmes-Herald, which was formed manager, Mr. James Happy, is not no man stands higher in the esti- from the Calloway Times, was one of those fellows from away up mation of his friends and acquaint- merged with the Murray Ledger north, but came from our sister ances. He has done his share to- into The Ledger & Times, county of Graves and is one of the ward the growth and development Mr. Lovett served 19 months in finest fellows in the world. of Calloway county, and stands the American Air Service, 12 The stock carried embraces dry ready at all times to help in any- months of which were in France, goods, clothing, shoes and ladies' thing that will help his county and in the World War with the rank of ready-to-wear goods, and a great those who dwell therein. sergeant. variety is on hand from which the He is a graduate of the University customer may select. This firm Smith Flour Mill of Kentucky, '22. At the University can supply the needs of almost any- he was a member of the S. A. E. thing worn by every member of the Murray has a fine fiouring mill, social fraternity, Alpha Delta Sig- family, and patrons will find every- owned and operated by Messrs A. ma honorary journalism fraternity thing in the store priced at figures G. and D. C. Smith, father and son. and Delta Sigma Pi, international that look and are most reasonable. This mill is known as the New Con- honorary commerce fraternity. At Mr. Happy has had many years ex- cord Milling Company, by reason of graduation he was awarded the Del- perience in buying goods of this its having been started in 1917 at ta Sigma Pi scholarship key. character, and this valuable ex- New Concord, but removed to Mur- Mr. Lovett served on the executive perience is passed on to the custo- ray in 1925, where it enjoys a committee of the Kentucky Press mer, enabling him or her to save highly satisfactory business. Association 1924, 1925, 1928, was money by trading at this big store. The owners are men of long mill- elected chairman of the committee The store is centrally located, being ing experience and for their trade in 1929, vice-president of the as- on the east side of the public are turning out flour and feedstuff sociation in 1930 and served as square, next to the Bank of Murray, of an exceptionally fine grade. The President of the Kentucky Press and when needing anything in the proprietors are not only men of Association in 1931. lines enumerated, the firm, and mill experience, but are interested He is a member of the Methodist especially Mr. Happy, will be de- in every movement that will help Church, American Legion and Mur- lighted to have you call and ex- their town and county. They are ray Rotary Club. amine goods and get prices. It gentlemen in every sense of the In September, 1922, Mr. Lovett may mean a saving of many dol- word and their business, which is was married to Miss Laurine Wells lars to you, and whether you pur- conducted on an honest and "live daughter of Dr. Rainey T. Wells, chase or not your visit will be high- and let live" basis, is growing president of Murray State College, ly appreciated. Don't forget the rapidly from year to year. and Mrs. Wells. They have two Murray Mercantile Company when sons, Wells Thomas, 8, and John in the market for dry goods, shoes, The First Court House Daniel, 5. Mrs. Lovett graduated clothing and ladies ready-to-wear from the University of Kentucky in goods. The contract to build the first 1921 and was for a year a mem- Mr. Happy is a son of the late house of justice in the town of ber of the faculty of Ashland, Ky., James H. Happy, former postmaster Wadesboro, Calloway's first county high school. She was a member of of Mayfield, and who was one of the seat, was awarded to Reuben E. the First Board of Regents of Mur- State's most prominent citizens dur- Rowland, who took the contract ray State College. ing his life. His mother still re- for $100.00 on January 17, 1823, sides in Mayfield. and agreed to have the building A Newly Organized ready for use for the following Feb- Church Hon. C. B. Fulton ruary County Court. The specifications for the rude structure were as follows: To be The First Presbyterian Church of Hon. Charlie B. Fulton, native Murray was organized November 1, twenty feet square, a story and a Calloway countian, was born August 1931, and plans are being made for half high, covered with clapboards. 7, 1862, being a son of William and the erection of a building. The The floor to be made of undressed Elizabeth Fulton, deceased. His church has a charter membership of boyhood days were spent upon the plank, the whole to be constructed twenty-one with the following dea- farm, near Kirksey, and his educa- of hewed logs, "notched down cons and elders; Collins Miller, B. tion was acquired from the com- close". F. Scherffius, W. P. Brisendine, H. mon schools of Calloway county The furniture, in keeping with E. Jenkins, Glen Rogers, Mrs. B. F. and at Farmington, Ky. He has the house itself, consisted of a Scherffius and Jess Beetles. Dr. been a very active citizen all judge's bench three feet high, three J. C. Barr, of Clarksville, Tenn., is through life, having been a teacher, feet wide, and twelve feet long; one the pastor. Ministers who took part merchant, banker, justice of the large bench for the jury and one in the organization of the church peace and from 1928 to 1930 was "good seat" for the use of the were as follows; Dr. 0. K. King, of the representative from Calloway "council". Hopkinsville; Dr. McDowell, of New county in the general assembly at The building was completed ac- York City; Dr. George S. Watson, of Frankfort. cording to contract and formally• Louisville; Dr. Claybrook, of Padu- On December 25, 1885 he was received by the court March 13, cah; and Dr. David Ausmus, of married to Miss Mary S. Boyd, and 1823. Mayfield. ilISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1031

his wife and companion for life; Napoleon B. Barnett He next taught school at Thomp- son school house on the west side of the county, three terms; Little Rock one term; Wells school house five terms; Old Sage Hill one term. Then as First Assistant Teacher In the Murray Institute, under Prof. Hol- ton; at Temple Hill two terms, at Hico Masonic Temple two years. The last two places were special training schools for teachers. Two years at Benton, county seat of Marshall county, where, with the help of three able assistant teachers and a large attendance of many young men and ladies the schools were quite in- teresting and will long he remem- bered by both teachers and pupils, at the close of which terms Mr. Bar- nett closed his work as a teacher. He cannot refrain from saying, that while teaching these 15 years, he had some of the sweetest experiences of life, fondly associated with -many bright and talented young men and ladies who have made their way high up in life, become the bone and sinew of the country; many have filled official stations in county and state. He believes teaching is one of the noblest professions in life - for any young man or lady. On account of declining health of himself and mother, he resigned his so well liked work at the close of that scholastic year, 1890, and mov- ed to Pilot Oak in Graves county, Ky., to take care of his parents' in their declining age, who moved frOM Calloway county to his Mollie, 'and was so kindly cared for by hib-lirife who gave them equally as good care and attention as if they had been her own parents, during that eight years, which were the noblest act of our lives. During which time Mr. Bartlett Napoleon B. Barnett was born to reside and where they attended was engaged in the general mercan- June 14, 1856, and lived with his school at Old Sage Hill during their tile business, and largely •instruinen- parents on the farm in Calloway early lives. Their teachers being tal in organizing a Cumberland county, Ky., in a log house until he William Barnett, Miss Litha Dunn, Presbyterian church and building. a was 18 years of age. Miss Polly Ann Watkins, Mr. Nor- good house in which to worship: thorp, Andrew J. Barnett, Richard He is a son of Calloway Barnett, Mr. Barnett professed Christ when Thomas, Mr. Fulks, Lem Lassiter, who was born March 2, 1825, in he was 17 years old and 'was `soon and Senator T. A. Miller, all at Old Calloway county, Ky., on the old after made a ruling elder of his Sage Hill school. Prof. Tim Stamps homestead of his father, William church and has at all times 'since at the Hoco Academy, and Professor Booker Barnett, a Pioneer settler of been a ruling elder in his church, Dickens, Murray Institute, during this country. representing his church many times those school days which were min- And his mother, Elizabeth in the Mayfield Presbytery, and - was gled with many fond recollections (Bishop) Barnett, was born the 29th twice a delegate from said -Presby- and happy associations with many day of August, 1833, in Trigg coun- tery to the General Assembly, - which early school mates, whose names and ty, Ky., near Roaring Springs. They is the highest church court 'of the faces he so well remembers, and has were married December 20, 1849, by nation. ever remembered these three score Doctor Wells, and lived in the old Mr. Barnett was elected as School years and ten never to be forgotten. homestead one mile east of Shiloh, Commissioner of Calloway county in in Calloway county, Ky., practically After this he began teaching 1882. After serving one - term the all their lives, where the said Napol- school at Brook's Chapel at the age duties were changed by the State eon B. Barnett and his sister, Nannie of 18, and taught there two years, General Assembly to that of County E. Barnett Ivie, were born and rear- where he first met,the pretty little School Superintendent and the office ed, being the only children who lived girl, named Mary Daugherty, to was filled by the popular vote off to be grown, where they continued whom (after 6 years) he took for the people. Mr. Barnett was elect- HISTORY OP CALLOWAY C0t114TY-1081 ed to succeed himself over a nice iastic gentleman, Mr. Festus Acree, erally to the support of church and gentleman, Mr. Charles Stewart. but was defeated in the final elec- charity, and as far as his means Mr. Barnett organized several new tion by 18 votes by the combined would permit, also educational in- schools in the county, and always forces of the Republican party and terests of the country and a well gave his extra attention to each dissatisfied elements over the to- wisher of mankind, a devout mem- school when making his annual visit, bacco troubles. ber and worker of his church. by spending one-half day at each Four years later Mr. Barnett was Mr. Barnett and Lady are both en- school, instead of calling on four or again chosen in the Democratic pri- joying good health, and hope to live five schools each day, which system mary over l'at Holt, Emmett Hol- to see their state and nation enjoy- proved very beneficial. land, two nice gentlemen, each of ing greater prosperity, as well as During the two terms. Mrs. Mat- whom had a good following. to remain in peace with all nations. tie (T. A.) Miller, a most efficient Mr. Barnett was then elected with- A few more years will complete teacher, served on his educational out opposition in the following reg- this couple's history, when they hope board. Also Mr. Henry L. Grogan, ular election for four years, and ably to receive their final reward. a very efficinet teacher. served on transacted the business during the said educational hoard, and he was term, as he found the county affairs afterward school superintendent. greatly involved under a heavy in- Farmer-Purdom Motor After engaging in the mercantile debtedness, but all obligations were Company business eight years. Mr. Barnett soon met, all heavy debts paid in moved his family to Huntingdon, full, including court house and road Two hundred and six Chevrolet Carroll County, Tenn. There he at- bonds and the financial affairs in automobiles were sold by the Farm- tended the Southern Normal Law good condition with a reasonable er-Purdom Motor Company in 1930, School. After graduating in law un- surplus in the county treasury at and it wasn't a good year for selling der l'rof. Land, dean of said school, the close of his adminsitration. automobiles, either. together with Professor Rouse from Mr. Barnett has at all times deep- The Farmer-Purdom Motor Com- Texas, Mr. McFarland, Massachu- ly felt and often expressed his very pany is composed of C. C. Farmer, J. setts, Mr. Davis from Maine, May high appreciation to the good peo- K. Farmer, S. E. Purdom and W. C. brothers from Kentucky, Temple- ple of Calloway county for their Melugin. The firm is the authorized ton from Alabama, Smith from Illin- many favors to him in having elect- Chevrolet agency for Calloway coun- ois. Christianson from Minnesota, ed him to county office for 14 years. ty. It is composed of well known Appleby from Tennessee, Mr. Julian Having been reared in poverty, he business men of Calloway county. from Kansas, Bosco from Alabama, could not but appreciate same, and men whose words are as good as Rouse from Texas, Benson from Ala- having saved the emoluments of the government bonds. They stand back bama, Vicory from Tennessee, Batzer office, he is now in easy circum- of every statement they make, and from California, Cable from Califor- stances during his riper years. have the reputation of being liberal nia—all of whom graduated with Mr. Barnett was a loyal Democrat, in all transactions. In addition to honors and returned to their respec- never voted with any other political selling the well known Chevrolet tive homes to practice their profes- organization, was made a member of automobile, they operate a first class sion. This was in June, 1899, when the Masonic Fraternity soon after garage under the management of Mr. Barnett returned to his former he was 21 years of age, and holds his that skilled mechanic, Roy Rudolph. home, Murray, Calloway county, and membership at Murray, Ky., and be- Used cars, some of which are prac- begun the practice of law and con- longs to the Woodmen of the World. tically new, are also carried in tinued this profession for twenty It was with great regret to him stock, and many big bargains are al- years. to move away from Calloway county, ways obtainable in this department. but finding fields of greater oppor- Soon after returning to Murray he Fifteen people are employed by the tunities for the best interest of his was elected City Attorney for two Farmer-Purdom Motor Company, in- family, he moved to Owensboro, years, and served his term. cluding salesmen. The offices and Ky., where he now lives. Mr. Barnett then made the race for salesrooms are located on Main He and his wife have lived to- County Attorney against Mr. Conn Street, in Murray, where polite and gether for more than 50 years, hav- Linn, who had served the people in courteous salesmen are always ready ing celebrated their wedding anni- that office very ably for four years. and anxious to demonstrate and tell versary on January 5, 1931. and was asking for an endorsement. you of the superior features of the Mr. Barnett and his good lady Mr. Linn was elected. woluierful Chevrolet car. Before At the close of Mr. Linn's term of reared six children to be grown. purchasing new or used automobile Two sons, Lowry and William, each a office Mr. Barnett again entered the it might be of interest to call and now dead. Four daughters as field together with Mr. Zeb A. firm. A demonstration will ,ws: Lorena, Ruby, Adrian and see this Stewart and Mr. Morris E. Gi cost you nothing, and these men will ..tiaud. His son, William, left a wid- each of whom were nice gentl - appreciate an opportunity to show ow and . four daughters named and all ran close together. you what a Chevrolet will do and Adrian, Louise, Wilmer and Mary. nett was nominated in .unary keep on doing satisfactorily for years and afterwards elected w ..out oppo- His daughter, Ruby died in 1918. to come. sition, served for four years as Coun- His daughter, Lorena, married ty Attorney. After many arduous Will Fulton and now live in Mem- You know J. K. Farmer, C. C. duties, in advising the financial phis, Tenn. Adrian married Evert Farmer, S. E. Purdom and W. C. business of the county and helping McBee and she lives at Central City, Melugin, and you know they'll treat to maintain law and order that arose Ky. Maud married Toy Jackson and you right. over the tobacco troubles, he asked they live at Streator, Ill. All inter- This business was established in the people to elect him for the sec- ested with their father in business, 1914 by J. K. Farmer, and has been ond term and was successful in pro- who owns most all of three good a success from the beginning. The curing the nomination in the Demo- Coca-Cola plants, each enjoying a firm has handled through all these cratic primary with a handsome ma- good business. years the Chevrolet products ex- jority over a nice and very enthus- Mr. Barnett has always given lib- clusively. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

T. Waldrop by the able board of directors and unto himself a wife in the person of H. stockholders is manifested in his Miss Frosie Evans, a daughter of continued employment. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Evans, of this Mr. Waldrop was married April county. To this union six children 10, 1921, to Miss Delana Ed Edring- have been born, namely, Genella, ton, daughter of Judge Ben Edring- Laurine, Loise, Joe Hal, Edward and ton, Bardwell, Ky. They have one Dorothy Jane. daughter, Clara Evelyn. Mrs. Wal- Mr. Thornton all through his life drop ably assists her husband as has been an admirer of fine cattle. bookkeeper for the company of In February of this 1931 he decided which he is manager. to engage in the dairy business, and Mr. Waldrop is a Democrat and did so. Starting on a small scale, he earnest enthusiast of his party. began business by selling a total of eight quarts a day. On the day of He is a member of the Murray this interview, in June, he had de- Methodist Church and a Mason. livered to his customers a total of Mr. Waldrop is in every way a more than one hundred quarts of thorough, practical business man sweet milk, with additional calls and has a host of friends who fully that could not be supplied. His busi- appreciate his merits and rejoice at ness is increasing every day from the his successful career. fact that folks know of the clean- liness of the surroundings of his Perry H. Thornton dairy quarters, the fine Jersey cows he furnishes the milk from, and the sanitary measures he uses in hand- Three quarters of a mile due east ling the milk. Every cow in his herd One of Murray's outstanding young of Murray is the handsome resi- is a full-blooded, thoroughbred Jer- business men is Mr. Henry T. Wal- dence of Mr. Perry H. Thornton, sey, and every six months each and drop, manager of the Murray Con- standing as it does upon a 70 acre every cow undergoes a most rigid in- sumers Coal and Ice Company. plot of the finest land in Calloway spection by an authorized veterinary Mr. Waldrop is the son of Alfred county. Mr. Thornton is a first surgeon for tuberculosis and other Henry and Mattie Elizabeth Waldrop class dairyman and a first class far- diseases. The Perry Thornton herd, and was born in Calloivay county, mer. And to be a first class dairy- recently inspected and tested, was near Murray, October 16, 1894. man one must love fine cows, and pronounced A No. 1 from every He received his common school Perry Thornton loves fine cows next standpoint. The buildings are spot- education in the Coldwater Graded to loving his immediate family. lessly clean, every vessel sterilized, Schools, spending his vacations at and every possible measure known is his father's farm near there. Mr. used for the prevention of the dead- Waldrop holds a B. C. S. degree ly typhoid germ in this dairy. Pure, from the Bowling Green Business fresh, clean milk, as supplied by University and also attended Western Perry Thornton's dairy and deliver- State Teachers College at Bowling ed to all parts of Murray daily is Green and the University of Illinois. eagerly sought, and as carefully sel- Mr. Waldrop in receiving his ed- ected animals are added to his herd ucation in the above school, worked more customers can. be added to • his his way through by firing a fur- long list, but not before. nace for his room rent and waiting As a dairyman and a. farmer, table for his board, he did this for Perry H. Thornton stands among the tour years in succession. foremost of this section, and those Upon his graduation Mr. Waldrop who use the products of his farm are entered the teaching profession, hav- assured of getting the very best to ing held responsible positions in had from any source. You and your both commercial and high schools friends are invited and urged to visit in Michigan and Iowa. He was at this dairy at any time. You will re- one time owner and manager of the ceive a. hearty welcome and see with Murray Business College in this city. your own eyes one of the prettiest Mr. Waldrop served his country as farms, herds of Jersey cattle and a soldier during the World War and best conducted dairies to be found is a member of the American Legion. Mr. Thornton was born in Callo- in the whole State of Kentucky. He did clerical work while in the way county, five miles east of Mur- Mr. Thornton is one of Calloway service. ray, on June 11, 1882, and his par- county's representative agricultur- Upon his return from the Navy ents, who have gone to their reward, ists and dairymen, and no man in Mr. Waldrop entered the automobile were Joseph and Mrs. Josie Thorn- this section stands higher in the business here which business held his ton. The father died in 1886, while estimation of his many freinds and attention until 1925, when he be-,. his mother died only a. few months acquaintances. came general manager of the Murray ago. Until 20 years of age Mr. Consumers Coal and Ice Co., which Thornton worked on the farm, dur- The first telephones in Calloway position he now holds. ing which time he attended the The growth, expansion and pros- schools of his neighborhood and in county were installed by Dr. J. G. perity of this company under Mr. addition learned the art of laying Hart, father of Dr. Prince Hart, in Waldrop's management has been re- brick, a trade he followed for some his office in the building now oc- markable and that his services are time in addition to operating his cupied by Dale & Stubblefield, and not only recognized but appreciated farm. On June 22, 1899, he took in his residence on West Main street. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

Calloway's best known and most wire citizen, a Christian gentleman J. Wheeler Denham influential citizens. He is wide and good merchant—that's Thomas awake and progressive and takes W. Fain, and his friends in this great interest in any and everything section embrace every one who that is of interest to Calloway Coun- knows him. ty and her people. As a citizen and business man he is regarded as C. W. Drinkard one of West Kentucky's very best and most honored nrm.- The town of Hazel, where he resides and transacts business, is fortunate in having him located there. Thomas W. Fain ----- The above is a likeness of our fellowtownsman, Thomas W. Fain, a member of the grocery and hard- ware firm of Pain & Butterworth, located on the corner of Fifth and Clint W. Drinkard, sheriff of Cal- Maple streets, in Murray, Ky. loway County. was born March 4, Thomas W. Fain was born No- 1872, bein, a son of Branch Rob- vember 6. 1868, and is a son of W. ertson and Painelia Ann Drinkard. ie 111 B. and Isora J. Fain. His father His boyhood days were spent with died in 1930, but his mother is still living. He remained on a farm with his parents in Henry county, Tenn. Mr. J. Wilk,eler J.Jniiiint was born his parents until twenty-one years Since 1883 he has been a resident in Calloway County,' near Harris of age, at which time h e of Calloway County, with the ex- ception of five years, one of which Grove, on the 31st (lay of May, moved to Murray and engaged in business. His educition was ob- was spent in Texas . and four in 1869, and is a son of Esq. J. C. and tained from Goshen, in Calloway Graves county. He attended the Mrs. Ada E. Denham, deceased. Mr. county. In 1914 he engaged in the schools of Union Hall, Tennessee. Denham was reared on the farm and grocery and harware business. and in Kentucky the schools of attended the common schools of the which line he has continued to Chunn and Kirksey, in Calloway, and county, principally at Harris Grove. handle through all these years, mak- Farmington, in Graves county. He He served as constable of the Swann ing him, in point of service, one of is a deacon of the First Christian district, and was deputy sheriff Church of Murray, a Mason, and a under J. M. Radford for four years and under Waiter Holland for one Democrat. On January 17, 1904, he was un- year. In 1906 he sold his farming interests and moved to Hazel, engag- ited In marriage to Miss Flora Hurt. ing in the buggy and wagon busi- To this union one daughter has ness, which he has successfully car- been born, namely, Miss Verble ried on for the past twenty-five Drinkard, of Murray./ .,) years. He is a member of the For . many years Mr. Drinkard was Methodist church and a staunch engaged in Farming, for eight years Democrat. Mr. Denham has twice a real estate agent, and five years been married. His first wife was a merchant at Kirksey. He served as Miss Oneita Robertson. a daughter constable in the Murray and Brink- of Carroll Robertson, of Murray, who ley districts for several years, and died in 1895. His second marriage for two years was master commis- was to Miss Dink Todd, who passed sioner of Calloway county by ap- away in 1926. To this union six pointment of Circuit Judge Ira D. children were born, namely. Mrs. C. Smith. In 1929 he was elected D. Paschall, at Trenton, Tenn.; Mrs. sheriff of Calloway County, which T. R. Jones, at Murray; Mrs. J. W. position he is filling to the entire 'Meadow (deceased); Miss Lottie the oldest grocerymen in the city satisfaction of all. He is clever, - Denham (deceased); Mirs Polly, at of Murray. On October 9, 1890, he honest and conscientious, but fear- home, and one son, Charles W., who was married to Miss Laura I,: John- less in performing the duties of his is engaged in the coal and fertilizer son, and they are the parents of five office. business at Hazel. children, as follows: G. C. Fain, A splendid official, and an honor- For twenty-five years Mr. J. Brownsville, Tenn.; D. E., at Lynn able, upright citizen—that's what Wheeler Denham has been one of Grove; Mrs. Vera Hale, Murray; the people have to say of Clint .Hazel's most progressive citizens Miss Lottie, at Jackson, Tenn., and Drinkard, the present sheriff of good and business men, having sold more Mrs. Nova Overby, Murray. He is buggies and wagons than any man a Methodist and a Democrat. old Calloway County. in Western Kentucky. He does Thomas W. Fain is not only one Paved streets in Murray were business in his own large and of Murray's best merchants, but also specially constructed building, and built in 1925. The work was paid one of Murray's best men. He is for by the city and property owners handles the well known George for his town and good old Calloway on a 50-50 basis. The city ob- DeIker buggies and Owensboro first, last and all the time, and tained funds for the project by sale wagems, together with a full line never lets an opportunity slip to of the municipal light, power and of hardware and farming imple- sing their praises. He was born in water properties to the Kentucky- ments. Calloway, he lives in Calloway, and Tennessee Light & Power Co. of the Mr. J. Wheeler Denham is one of expects to die in Calloway. A live Associated System. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 •

Edwin S. Diuguid Many Calloway countians have drifted to other fields, but Mr. E. S. Diuguid believed there was a future for his native heath and remained here and saw it come. In a word. he has stayed on the job; and throjigh honest dealings with his fellow man has not only met with the success deserved, but has won for himself the respect and admira- tion of every one who knows him. He has put his shoulder to the wheel, financially and otherwise, for the. advancement and upbuilding of Murray, Calloway county and all the towns therein, and.to him should be given credit for doing his part and. even more toward building the good town of Murray and the good county of Calloway to what they are today. Associated with Mr. E. S. Diu- guid Sr., is Ed S. Diuguid Jr. He is the general manager of the big and beautiful furniture store, and keeps apace with all the latest styles in furniture and other pretty things that make the home beautiful. A mammoth stock is carried at all times, embracing almost everything used in a home. Edward S. Diu- gold, Jr., like his father, believes in doing things, and the two together have assembled under one roof one of the largest and prettiest stocks of furniture to be found in Western Kentucky. And prices? Well, just stf p in and look around and ask. The price on every article will be quoted surprisingly low. J. Frank Berry

J. Frank Berry, the son of Dr. Benjamin F. and Mrs. Grace N. Berry, was born Sept. 30. 1905 at New Burnside; Illinois and came with his parents to Murray in 1907. Thus it will be seen that he is al- A history of Calloway and the State of Kentucky; and, lest you most a native of Murray and Callo- men who helped to make it would forget, he is still doing 'business way county, having spent the be incomplete without a sketch of and lots of it at the same old stand I. ( at er portion of his life in the Mr. Edwin S. Diuguid, who is one in Murray. So long has he been cloy of Murray. He obtained an of the main factors in making the engaged in the furniture and hard- education from the Murray Graded city of Murray and Calloway county ware business in Murray that people and Murray High School, after what they are today. can't help thinking of "Diuguid" which he became associated with Mr. Diuguid was born August 13, when they think of furnishing their Mr. M. D. Holton in the insurance 1854, in Calloway county, being the home. business, which position he held son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Diuguid. In 1879 Mr. Diuguid was mar- for several years. In 1925 he ac- deceased. He was reared on a farm mied to Miss Lottie C. Scott, and cepted a position as supervisior of and attended the Murray Academy, this union was blessed with the fol- Kentucky for the Aetna and af- the Utterback County School and the lowing children: Robert S., de- filiated insurance companies, which Murray Male and Female Institute, ceased; Mary E. Taylor, living in position he held until 1929. He is securing a good education from these Little Rock, Ark.; Katherine Kirk, now vice-president of the firm of well taught institutions of that day. Murray; Herman 0., deceased, and Frazee, Berry & Melugin, general Fifty-five years ago he accepted a Ed S., who is now engaged in busi- insurance agents, and is loss ad- position with one of the mercantile ness with his father in Murray. He juster for various insurance compa- establishments of Murray, and three is an elder of the Christian church nies in the territory composed of years later, in 1879, engaged in of Murray and has been..for many Western Kentucky, West Tennes- business for himself in Murray, and years, and a Democrat. He has see and Southern Illinois. Mr. Ber- has since that time been actively never held a political office, but has ry, though young in years, is already and continuously at it, making him been president of the Bank of Mur- recognized as one of the leading one of the oldest, most successful ray for thirty years and is the presi- authorities on insurance in the State and best known merchants in the dent of that institution at this time. of Kentucky, having given the busi- HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 ness a thorough study since leaving Gilbert Doron Company school and entering upon the work of his choice. The writer predicts N. for this young man a successful career in his chosen profession.

Judge Callie A. Hale

Callie A. Hale was born March 6, 1882, in Calloway County, and is the son of Richard A. and Sinthia Phil- 4. • lips Hale, deceased. His boyhood Vdr days were spent on the farm, where otP he worked and attended the common schools of his neighborhood, later attending the school at Centerville, In 1926 the undertaking estab- by the families and friends of those Tenn., the Murray High School, fin- lishment of the Gilbert, Doron Com- who must be put away. As a gentleman and a business ishing his education at the Bowling pany was thrown open to the citizens man Mr. Gilbert is regarded as Green Normal and Business College of Calloway and surrounding coun- one of the best and most successful at Bowling Green, Ky. Returning to ties, since which time it has re- in this section of the State. his native county he took up farming ceived its share of the patronage and later taught several successful schools in the county. In 1912-13 from those who must bury their Henry I. Neely he taught the eighth grade in Mur- dead. The parlors, or home, is ray High School. In 1922 he was located on the corner of Fifth and Mr. Henry I. Neely, postmaster of Poplar streets in Murray, in the two- the beautiful little city of Hazel, story brick building known and was born in Carroll County, Tenn., formerly occupied by the family of the late Captain Miller, which af- being the son of Samuel and Mrs. • fords a most excellent location for Melissa Neely, deceased. During the business. The funeral parlor bovt:ood he wa; engaged in farm- is on the first floor, while the show ing, and during manhood had been rooms and mammoth stock of coffins, caskets and robes are displayed in e. telegrapher, banker, owner of clay other parts of the premises. mines and since 1922 has been the The manager of the Gilbert, Dor- postmaster of Hazel. In the year on organization is Mr. W. B. Gilbert, 1900 he was un:ted in marriage to a graduate of the Gupton-Jones Miss Ava Boyd. This union has school of embalming and who also buen blessed with three children. holds embalming licenses for both as follows: Mrs. Lois Neely Peeler, Kentucky and Tennessee. He is now living in Nashville, H. I. Neely, very ably assisted by his good wife, Tr.. now living in New York City, who, from association with Mr. Gil- and Sam Boyd Neely, at home in . bert in the work, is a valuable asset Hazel. Mrs. Neely died suddenly in to the concern. Mr. Gilbert, as an August of last year. She was a undertaker, has had twenty-two woman of exceptional business abil- years experience, and no man in ity, served her community in the this section or elsewhere knows capacity of railroad agent and as- -better how to take care of and put sistant post master, was an officer away the dead. and director of the Hazel Clay Com- elected County Tax Commissioner of Mr. Gilbert is a on of W. E. pany, and was known and liked Calloway, which office he held two (Genie) and Inez Gilbert, both of throughout the county. Mr. Neely terms, until 1930, filling that office whom reside near Almo. He was is a member of the Baptist church, with such satisfaction that his born Feb. 20, 1893, and secured his a Mason, and one of the most promi- friends nominated and elected him education from the school's of Almo, nent Republicans of Western Ken- the judge of their county in 1929, Flint, and Murray High school. tucky, having been a worker for his which position he is filling to the In 1917 he engaged in the under- party since early manhood. Mr. entire satisfaction of his constit- taking and lumber business at Almo, Neely is also a worker for Hazel, uents. which business he continued until and has done his share in the de- velopment and improvement of the Judge Hale was married to Miss establishing his present business in town of Hazel and the southern por- Willie Mae Chambers on April 6, Murray. On Oct. 21, 1915, he was tion of Calloway county. He is re- 1916. He is a member of the Meth- married to Miss IVa Drinkard, and garded as one of Calloway's best and . odist Church of Murray, and one of to this union two children have been most progressive citizens and as the county's staunchest Democrats. born, namely, Isabelle and Harrell. postmaster of Hazel he is making a In his official position he guards the Mr. Gilbert is a Baptist, a Mason, highly satisfactory servant of the interests of the county, and his re- having been secretary of his lodge for four years, and a Democrat. people. The Hazel post office sup- cord shows that he stands for econ- The Gilbert; Doran organization plies three of the rural free delivery omy and reform, with an eye single is an important asset to Murray and routes in Calloway. to the advancement of old Calloway. Calloway County, and the courteous Mr. Neely is connected with vari- In electing Callie A. Hale the and accomodating manager handles ous business enterprises of the coun- Judge of Calloway County the vot- the business entrusted to him in ty, among them being several bank- ers could not have selected a better the careful, painstaking, sympathetic ing institutions and the Jackson man for this important position. manner which is always appreciated Purchase Oil Company. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1981

Rotarian, and a Democrat. Thomas H. Stokes As a citizen no man stands higher in his community than T. H. Stokes, as a banker and financier he is re- garded as one of Kentucky's best, and as a gentleman he possesses all the qualifications attributive to the word. 1t5.3 Joe W. Houston

Mr. Joe W. Houston, Calloway agent for the Equitable Life As- surance Society of United States, is a son of J. E. and Mrs. Ina Hous- ton and was born near Cherry in Calloway county October 10, 106. His education was obtained from Murray High School and a business education vas obtained from the

Murray Business College. On No- Mr. T. H. Stokes, president of the of all banking institutions in Ken- vember 21, 1930, he was married to First National Bank, of Murray, was tucky. He also takes a very active Miss Georgia Maie Phipps, daughter of J. L. Phipps, of Mayfield. He is horn in Calloway county near Lynn part in the American Bankers' As- a member of the Baptist church and Grove October 4, 1881, and is a son social.ion. a Democrat. Mr. Houston is well of William Robert and Mrs. Ella Mr. Stokes is not only a banker. versed in the subject of life insur- Stokes, the former deceased. He is one of Kentucky's outstanding ance, represents one of the biggest Throughout life he has been a tire- citizens, taking an active part in and best companies in the world, less worker, beginning at an early everything that will redound to the and is securing a considerable share age with his father in the mill best interests of his State, his coun- of the business being written in Cal- business at Lynn Grove, Ky. His ty, and the city in which Ije resides. loway county. He will be more education was obtained from the He was selected and served four than pleased to .explain to you the Sedalia High School, at Sedalia, Ky., years as one of the Board of Re- many desirable features contained Union University, at Jackson, Tenn., gents of the Murray State Teachers in an Equitable policy, and any the Business College at Valparaiso, College. He was a member of the business given him will be highly Ind., the Bowling Green University hoard of city councilmen of the city appreciated. at Bowling Green, Ky., and West of Murray for four years, and has Kentucky College at Mayfield, Ky. served as mayor of the city of Mur- CALLOWAY COUNTY BIRTH After teaching several successful ray two terms of four years each. PLACE OF RADIO schools in various parts of Calloway During his administration as mayor county and in Tennessee, he accept- of Murray the beautiful streets were The city of Murray is the birth- ed a position in a bank at Ooltewah, built, and many other improvements place of radio. To substantiate this Tenn. Resigning this position he our citizens now enjoy are due in fact, the citizens, the Exchange accepted a similar position in a a measure to the progressiveness of Club, the Rotary Club, and the col- bank at Cleveland, Tenn., where he Mr. Stokes. lege have erected a monument in was employed for several years. In On June 11, 1903. Mr. Stokes was honor of Nathan B. Stubblefield, in- 1915 he organized the First Na- united in marriage to Miss Chettie ventor of wireless telephony. who tional Bank of Murray, of which he Myers, the daughter of Mr. and died on March 28, 1928. was elected cashier and later presi- Mrs. Noah Myers. To this union The marker was erected on the dent, which position he now holds, two chAdren have been born, both campus of Murray State Teachers and to his exceptional ability, passing away in infancy. He is a College. coupled with many years of bank- loyal member of the Methodist On January 1, 1902, Nathan ing experience, has placed the First church of Murray, and is treasurer B. Stubblefield demonstrated before National Bank in the foremost ranks of the church. He is a Mason, a 1000 Murray people that the human HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

'voice could be broadcast and re- The Kentucky Stompers Orchestra ceived without wires. Trumbull White in a copyrighted book, "The World's Progress", on page 297 officially recognizes Stub- blefield as the inventor of the Wire- less Telephone, which later was called the "Radio Telephone" and finally, "Radio". The book declares that the "modest inventor" is able to "trans- mit speech for great distances with- out wires". A short time ago, George K. Sar- gent, vice-president of Mutual Life in New York, wrote in a front page article the following description of Nathan Stubblefield: "He discovered a great law, built apparatus that would put the la w into practical operation, made the apparatus work in practical demon- stration of the law and principle— Conn Linn Humphreys, Director Van D. Valentine, Manager. and in 1902 he forecast radio and all its branches, including broad- In the fall of nineteen hundred not included in either the present nor the original personnel are: casting". and twenty-eight (with nothing but ambition and a love for music), Ralph Boyd, piano; Lester Stan- The Murray genius patented in a few college students organized ley, banjo; Walton Hargrove, ban- 1908 in Canada a wireless contriv- an orchestra and named it the jo; Iris L. Forgeson, trombone; Jess ance to be placed inside "horseless Kentucky Stompers, with Conn Beadles, piano; Howard Jolly, bass. carriages". The invention, signed Linn Humphreys, director, and The Kentucky Stompers have had by Dr. Rainey T. Wells. clearly has Yewell Harrison, manager. Fol- the honor on a few . occasions to the basis for the modern radio in- lowing is the original personnel and have as their guest artist, such stalled in automobiles. (their respective instruments: musicians as, Roy Wells, John Not quite four years ago the life- Conn Linn Humphreys, trumpet; Burnham, J. H. Dameron, and less body of Nathan Stubblefield was Yewell Harrison, saxophone; James Buell Agey. All of the boys are greatful to found in a two-room shanty east of Bishop. saxophone; Van D. Valen- ■.iolin; Miss Luela McCaslin. Prof. Price Doyle, head of the music Murray. His body, found 48 hours tine, piano; Laudell Atkinson, bass; department of Murray State College, after his death, was partly eaten by Robert Millis Williams, drums. and Mr. Charles A. Hord, manager a hungry cat or by rats. Weakened The first public apperance of the of the National Hotel, Murray Ky.. by disease the inventor had fallen Stompers was at the opening of the for the interest they have taken in and died—alone, except for a eat National Hotel, Murray, Ky.. Oct- the band. and a cow. • ober 6, 1928. Following is the present person- His invention was doubtless stolen Since their debut in the fall of nel, their respective instruments, and or taken by Eastern capitalists. 1928 they have played in most of their home town: Disappointed and dejected, the ec- the larger towns of West Kentucky, Yewell Harrison, s a x o p h o n e, Murray. centric Kentuckian returned to be- and have filled engagements in a number of Tennessee towns. Van D. Valentine, saxophone, come a hermit. They have been acclaimed by the Murray. The people of Murray have for- music loving public as "the Best Conn Linn Humphreys, saxophone, given him for his bitterness. They Ten Piece Orchestra in West Ken- Murray. realize that their city is the birth- tucky". Joe English, \trumpet, Mayfield, place of radio, the greatest inven- A good slogan for the Stompers, Ky. tion of all times. Although N. B. would be "Music for all occasions". Laudell Atkison, trumpet Dresden, Stubblefield did not live to see his Today, their repertoire of over Tenn. name glorified, the Murray citizens three hundred pieces, including the Dean Dowdy, trombone, Mayfield, were determined to erect a monu- most up to date music, is something Ky. to be proud of. Their equipment Paul Bryant, piano, Arlington, Ky. ment on his name. Murray is known is valued at something like nine- Garvice Douglas, banjo, Hazel, Ky. as "The Birthplace of Radio". teen hundred dollars. Ottis Valentine, bass, Murray. Musicians that have played with Robert Mills Williams, drums Elbert A. Lassiter the Kentucky Stompers, but are Murray. --- Mr. Elbert Arthur Lassiter, assist- spent as teacher in Calloway county Elbert, Jr., the latter having died ant cashier of the Bank of Murray, schools, he has devoted his time to on January 25 of this year, aged was born November 6, 1882, near banking, his first employment being sixteen. Mr. Lassiter is a Baptist Murray, and is a son of Daniel Bur- with the Citizens Bank of Murray. and a Democrat. As assistant cash- nett and Mrs. Amanda Loucretia For twenty years he was a banker ier of the Bank of Murray he has Lassiter, both of whom reside at the in East Tennessee, being cashier of made many warm and lasting old home-place, two miles east of the Bank of New Market, Tenn. In friends. Modest, courteous to all Murray. During boyhood he worked the latter part of 1928 he resigned and rendering the service so much on the farm with his father, and his position there to accept his appreciated by bank patrons, Mr. obtained an education from Calloway present position. Lassiter is aiding in no small meas- Normal College at Kirksey, the Mur- On December 28, 1910, he was ure to the rapidly increasing busi- ray Institute, and the State College married to Miss Myrtle Holland, and ness of the Bank of Murray, of at Bowling Green, Ky. With the ex- this union has been blessed with two which he is the capable and efficient ception of two years, which was children, namely, Martha Lou and assistant cashier. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 Brief Historical Sketch of the Murray Church meetings), A. B. Barret, T. B. Lari- more, John T. Smith, E. A. Elam, of Christ G. C. Brewer, T. Q. Martin, G. A. Dunn Sr., Horace W. Busby and Chas F. Hardin. During these meetings many were added to the local congregation, and the church greatly strengthened and edified. Preaching brethern who have as- sisted the church as located minis- ters, as follows: William Etheridge, P. B. Thompson, L. L. Brigance, Coleman Overby, B. L. Douthitt, Alonzo Williams, Chas. F. Hardin, E. H. Smith and C. P. Poole In the year 1920 the following were set apart as elders to labor with those previously appointed: Maurice C. Bucy and Chas. E. Fra- zier. Also, deacons appointed at the same time, viz: W. E. Suiter, Adolphus Bucy and Cecil H. Thur- (Prepared by J. B. Brown, Detroit, Michigan. mond. And in the year 1926 E. H. Maurice C. Bucy and Cecil H. Thur- As a result of a meeting held in Smith was added to the eldership, mond.) the summer of 1909, in which J. A. and Rexford Canon was added as Harding did the preaching, assisted Time division in the church at Mur- deacon. by Leon, the congregation at this ray, over innovations, took place Through a united effort of place was established, consisting of about the year of 1899. In 1900, practically every church of Christ thirteen members. or 1901, brother J. R. Hill got to- in Calloway county a move was spon- gether a small band of disciples, The next meeting held for the sored in the year of 1922 for a pro- who met from house to house to congregation was in November of the tracted effort whereby all the keep house for the Lord in his ap- same year, with M. H. Northcross as congregations might unite in the pointed way. the evangelist, and in the year 1910 undertaking, and Murray was se- This little band consisted of N. T. J. A. Harding was called back for lected as the most suitable and con- Hale, S. F. Holcomb, L. D. Curd, his second meeting. venient place for the meeting. A. B. A. D. Thompson, Mrs. W. P. Mor- The annual protracted meeting for Barrett was chosen as the evangelist, rison and Maurice Bucy A few the year 1911 was conducted in and A. B. Reavis as the song leader others attended occasionally. We July by William M. Ethridge, result- to assist in the efforts, and the meet- had our first meeting in the ing in four additions to the church, ing began the 3rd. Sunday in June. Opera House. La ter we rented a these being the first since its estab- This undertaking proved to be a room in the old hotel building, now lishment. And then. in the year splendid success, in that a number known as the First National Bank 1912, Chas. Taylor, then a boy were added to the Murray church, Building. At this place we met for was called to assist the church in a and Colemlan Overby employed as quite a while. series of meetings, resulting in county evangelist, with $1000.00 I was quite a young man at that thirty-three additions to the church. raised for his support. His work time and disliked to suggest to the About this time a lot was pur- began in August that year and con- older ones. I did insist however, chased on which a house of worship tinued for about eighteen months, that we secure the services of a good was erected. Prior to this time the with meetings conducted in many man for a series of meetings. My church met for worship in the Court localities and a number of congre- suggestions met with such little en- House and other places where ar- gations established as a result couragement, that we finally dis- rangements could be made. Alonzo Williams was the sponsor banded for about seven years; some The first meeting conducted in the of a "Bible Lecture Week" at the of us going to Union Grove and new house, the services of Chas. church in January 1926, with the Green Plains, congregations meeting Taylor was again secured who was following brethern appearing on the a few miles out of Murray, and wor- assisted by W. M. Etheridge, the program: Alonzo Williams, E. H. shipped with the brethern at these local minister, resulting in twenty Smith, W. E. Morgan, I. B. Bradley, places. Brethern Hale and Hill pas- souls being added- to the local body. Chas. Taylor, L. E. Jones, E. L. sed away during this time. And This was in the year 1913, and the Whitaker, I. A. Douthitt, C. B. brother A. D. Thompson was out of following year, C. R. Nichol, Clifton, Douthitt, H. C. Shoulders and H. L. the city for quite a while, in a hos- Texas, was called for a meeting, in Calhoun. pital for treatment, as his health which there were sixteen others ad- Since the organization of the had given away. ded to the church. church many have died and also Later, with the help and en- On the fourth Lord's day in Jan- many moved away; yet the church couragement of Hazel, Union Grove uary, 1915 the following were set has had a steady growth numerical- and Green Plains, we secured the apart as elders of this congregation: ly, an dat present, has a member- services of J. A. Harding of Bowling Lucious D. Curd, Hawkins Valentine, ship of near two hundred. Green, Ky. to conduct a meeting R. A. Starks and J. B. Brown. And The work of the church moves under a large tent pitched in the the following were set apart as dea- along in a splendid way with J. B. Court House Yard. Leon Harding, cons: Maurice C. Bucy and Charlie Brown, E. H. Smith and R. A. his son, conducted the song services. Graham. Starks serving as elders, and Chas. The remainder of the history of Other brethern who have assisted Graham, Cecil H. Thurmond and the work can be found in the church the church in protracted efforts are Rexford Canon as deacons. E. H. directory there- Maurice C. Bucy, as follows: C. M. Pullias (thre3 Smith and Chas. P. Poole clter- tiiSTORY OP CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 nating, preaching full time, their tombstone in this graveyard is Jas. stores, one blacksmith shop, one "work of faith and labor of love" Barnett, who died September 22, garage, one church, one doctor and being highly appreciated by the en- 1835. From an old letter written a postoffice. tire membership. September 19, 1837, tobacco at that This is a true history of New Con- (The above was written for pub- time was selling from 3 to 5 cents cord and the community according ication in the "Primitive Christian" per pound. In the year 1848 P. M. to the best information and knowl- in the early fall of the year 1928.) Rowlett established a tobacco manu- edge I have of it. I have lived in Since the fall of 1928, the follow- facturing plant. The first two this little city for the past forty ing ministers have assisted the brands of tobacco made were nam- years. church in protracted meetings: Geo. ed "48" and "Old Dominion. Sev- A. Klingman, I. A. Douthitt and R. eral years later his son, Jeff, be- Ewing M. Farmer R. Brooks. And R. R. Brooks was came a partner. His father was get- called to assist the church as local ting old, so Jeff became manager in Mr. Ewing M. Farmer one of the minister in the year 1930, and ar- 1889. His father died, so Jeff con- oldest and most prominent tobacco rived to begin his labors the first tinued on with the factory and in dealers in Calloway County was Lord's day in December. By reason 1903 he moved it to Murray and is born. April 26, 1862, on a farm two of his efficient services the church still making those two old famous and one-half miles west of Murray, has continued to prosper both in brands. Back in the 50's and 60's and it is interesting: to know that numbers and in good works. He the tobacco business came to be of Mr. Farmer today owns the farm was called upon to do the preaching great interest in this community. where he was born and spent his in the annual protracted meeting in In' 1861 the Civil War broke out, youth. At the age of eighteen he the fall of 1931 and this meeting and the United States put a revenue joined his oldest brother, J. W. proved one of the most successful on tobacco, so a great many people Farmer, in a tobacco business known ones in the history of the church, did not think it was right, and a lot as the J. W. Farmer Tobacco Com- resulting in a number being added of them began smuggling tobacco. pany. This organization was one to the church. At his instance a It would now be called bootlegging. of the pioneer tobacco concerns in special meeting was followed up, It put this factory to the bad. the history of the county. The old beginning on the first Sunday in In the 70's Pink Stilley founded factory used in this business is still December, with the following min- a wagon shop here which made wa- standing on the Ewing Farmer isters preaching: I. A. Douthitt, Fred gons and sold them to the people of farm. In 1885 he formed a partner- W. Chunn, Jewel Norman,. David the county. They worked 15 or 20 ship with his youngest brother, C. E. Thompson, J. S. Jones, W. E. men in this shop and sold the wag- Farmer, as independent tobacco Morgan, J. B. Hardeman, L. H. ons for $150. This town had grown buyers, and this business continued Pogue, E. H. Smith and R. R. to be about 150 inhabitants. It had until 1907. When the Association Brooks. This was a most interesting two drug stores, two dry goods business in handling association to- meeting, and an inspiration to the stores, one saloon, one hotel, one bacco. In 1909 he was elected as- church and community. The church church, a Masonic Ledge, two to- sociation salesman for the entire membership now numbers well above bacco factories and two doctors— Western District with offices in two hundred. Dr. Bowling and Dr. Lynch, and old Paducah. He retained this position Dr. Lynch decided he wanted to eat for four years, at the end of which History of New Concord a piece of dog meat. So he decided time he accepted a prizing contract to kill a dog, cook it and give a big with the United States Tobacco Co., dog dinner. He asked in his neigh- his brother, C. E. Farmer, becoming By Chas. A. McCuiston bors and friends. Everything that a partner. The style of this firm We have no record further back was cooked had some of that dog in was E. M. Farmer & Co., and has than 1828, but old folks tell us that it. Some would not eat any dog; remained such to the present day. the first store that was put up here but you see they got some dog any- Mr. Farmer has been a represent- was where the New Providence and way. ative dealer of the United States Murray roads now fork, and this At one time the wealth of Callo- Tobacco Company for the past store was built in 1819; but we have way county was in and around New teen years, completing a period of no date on it further back than Concord. Some of the biggest men over half a century in marketing to- 1828. At .that time this country this county ever had were born and bacco, the most outstanding com- was inhabited mostly by the Stubble- reared in New Concord. The only modity produced in the Jackson Pur- field family. millionaire the county ever produc- chase. Mrs. A. J. (Mitt) Stubblefield has ed was born in New Concord. As a citizen Ewing M. Farmer some old letters written to this place About 1845 the Masons of this measures up to the highest and most dated October 8, 1828, from James community bought a large bell exacting standards. He has done Barnett, Leakville, Rockingham weighing about 150 pounds from a much to improve conditions in Cal- County, North Carolina, to Robert C. steamboat which sank in the Ten- loway County, and he is accepted Stubblefield, Humility, Calloway nessee river near here. This bell as an excellent example of native County, Ky. That was the name of was used on the Masonic building, Kentuckians whose stock is rooted this place at that time. The re- and the old Union church which was in the traditions of the pioneer days cords show that about 1831 the the same building. It is now used of the great commonwealth. name was changed to New Concord, by the New Concord high school. Mr. Farmer is a son of Carroll and there being another Concord in the In 1919 the New Concord Milling Mary Lawrence Farmer, both de- eastern part of Kentucky, and be- Company was established here by A. ceased. On Jan. 10, 1884, he was tween 1831 and 1835 they added the G. Smith. It operated here for six married to Miss Fidelia Brinn, and word "New" to it, making it New years but it got too big for this place they are the parents of J. K. Farmer, Concord. and Murray did not have a flour C. C. Farmer, John Farmer, A. C. The first person buried in the mill, so it was moved there in 1925. Farmer, Mrs. Herschel Corn and New Concord cemetery, according to At the present time this town has Mrs. A. B. Austin, all residing in the old people's memory, was Jackie about 100 population. It has an Murray. He is a member of the Stubblefield. The oldest marked A grade four year high achool, two Methodist church and a democrat. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

being chairman of the Board. Re- John McElrath Meloan elected in 1930." As a political official in various capacities he has performed his work faithfully and well. A kindly, generous man, devoted to his fam- ily and friends. Able, broad-mind- ed and tolerant. The compiler of this book has known "John Mack" for forty years and we know him as a friend who never falters or flick zrs.

Tobacco Prices Then and Now

The following tobacco news was taken from the Ledger files of Jan- uary 16, 1919: Joe Deason, who lives out on route two, holds the high price record for tobacco sold this year on the street market at Murray. He realized $26 per hunded pounds for leaf sold here Wednesday morning, and it is quite natural that he was pleased with the sale. Three hun- dred sticks of the weed netted Mr. Deason $213.50. • This price established a new high record for the Murray market and is at least $1 in the hundred better than has been paid at either the Mayfield, Fulton, Paris or Paducah markets. The sales the past several days since the last issue of the Ledger have been quite large and prices as a whole considerably bet- Curiously enough when the com- Murray Ledger many years. Mem- ter than last week. Wednesday piler of this book set about to write ber Kentucky Legislature, lower morning's sales averaged $21.50, a biography of John Meloan we could house, representing Calloway, in leaf bringing from $17.50 to $26, find no previous biographical data. 1898. As chairman of the Commit- with the bulk of the weed bringing Though he has as editor written ten tee on Railroads, co-operated with from $20 to $25. thousand columns and more about Hon. C. C. McChord and Hon Wil- Much trading is being done Calloway people evidently he had liam Goebel of the Senate, in enact- never thought to write a line about throughout the county and buyers ing important railroad legislation. are very busy. One Murray firm himself. But finally in the State Following was two years in office of Library, at Frankfort, we did find a last week purchased about 150,000 Auditor Public Accounts and in of- pounds at an average of $25 around. short sketch in the "Kentucky Blue fice of Registrar of Lands two years. Book, prepared by Frank Kavan- However, chief interest remains in Official Reporter, • Tennessee State the street sales and several hundred augh, former Librarian. It is as Senate in 1915, and Statistician of follows: loads have been offered this week, Tennessee, four years following ap- and in spite of the fact that the "SUPERINTENDENT OF PUB- pointment of Tom C. Rye, war gov- great bulk of the offerings were in LIC PRINTING—Meloan, John Mc- ernor of the Volunteer State. Con- very high order and most of the Elrath (D). Born in Murray, Cal- nected with newspapers and publish- ordinary and common types, still loway County, Kentucky. Son of ing houses in New York, St. Louis prices went soaring and daily high John Z. and Jane (Clayton) Meloan and New Orleans. Edited a num- averages were maintained. and grandson of Maj. Obadiah A. ber of newspapers and participated Another record price was made Meloan, Mexican War and War of in heated political campaigns in this week on the Murray street mar- 1812. His wather was a tanner by Kentucky, Tennessee and Missis- ket when a load of lugs sold for trade and a Confederate soldier. sippi. Married to Amanda Dale, of $17.75. During the week several French descent. Father of Lieut. Murray, December 17, 1890. In addi- hundred loads of the weed have been John H. Meloan, U. S. A., Mexican tion to their son, John, they have a sold and top prices for leaf reached border warfare and World War. Ed- daughter, Mrs. Elaine Mitchell, who about $28. The market continues ucated in public schools and Murray has two sons, John D. and Harry active and strong, with a ready de- Institute. Publisher, printer and Hendrick. Family residence, Mur- mand for all grades. The Murray journalist. Founder of Frankfort ray, Ky. Was unanimously elected market continues to lead all other State Journal, and the Paducah Superintendent of Public Printing by Western Kentucky markets and News-Democrat, in conjunction with the Board of Printing Commissioners upon the whole producers are well Hon. Urey Woodson. Owner of the in 1926, Governor William J. Fields pleased with the prices. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

as one of the best in the state, and Hon. Lee Clark Calloway countains have the utmost confidence in his ability to repre- sent them as they want to be rep- resented. During the term which meets in January the voice of Hon. Lee Clark will not be muffled when it comes to voting on important questions, and if he keeps up his r putation for voting right as he h^n in the past, a promotion or ele- vation to a scat in Congress will not be out of order. Murray Lodge 105 F. & A. M.

Murray Lodge Number 105 Free and Accepted Masons was original- ly organized and chartered at Wadesboro, Kentucky and was at that time known as Wadesboro Lodge Number 105, and was char- tered in the year 1838 and held its first meeting at Wadesboro which was at that time the county seat nt Calloway county. The lodge held its first meeting on the first day of January 1839, z.nd the following members were at that time officers of said lodge: Nathan Boman, Master; R. E. Row- :Ind, Sr. Warden; R. K. Williams, Jr. Warden, and W. W. Williams, Secretary, and the regular meeting time of the lodge was on the fourth Monday in each month. Lodge No, 105 F. & A. M. was the first Masonic lodge to be or- ganized in Kentucky west of the Tennessee River, and the original Hon. Lee Clark, representative of member of the General Assembly charter, which was written with a Calloway county in the General As- was author of the measures placing goose quill pen on parchment can sembly for four consecutive terms most of the state highways in this be seen in this lodge today in a and having been elected for an- county on the primary system. He splendid state of preservation. other term at the recent election, was the author of the measure and The Wadesboro lodge surrendered was born in Calloway county July law which gives the highway com- its charter in the year of 1840 and 6, 1883, and is a son of M. A. and mission authority to build bridges, there is no further history of the Mrs. P. C. Clark, the former de- and on all questions arising in the lodge between that time and the ceased. Legislature halls he has voted right time that the charter was restored in the year of 1844, in December, Mr. Clark's boyhood days were and to the approval of those who at which time Wadesboro lodge was spent upon the farm with his par- sent him there. He is regarded as moved to Murray, Kentucky and its ents, and his education was ac- one of the leading and most influ- ential legislators of the state. charter restored by the order of the quired from the schools of his home Grand Lodge of the State of Ken- county. At an early age he had a Mr. Clark is a farmer and resides near Lynn Grove. He was united in tucky, and the said lodge was re- desire to represent his people in organized with Nathan Boman as the General Assembly, and as evi- marriage to Miss May Myers in 1904, and this union has been blessed with master, R. R. Williams, Sr. War- dence of his popularity and worthi- den; G. P. Linn, Jr. Warden; and ness the voters have seen fit to send two children, namely, Modest Clark and Bryan Clark. He is a member Thomas M. Jones was appointed him there five times. He is a rep- Special Deputy Grand Master to in- of the Methodist church and a. Dem- resentative who does things. As a stall the newly appointed officers ocrat. member he was author of several and they were duly and regularly very important measures, among He has taken a keen interest in nstalled in the Circuit Court room them being one to repeal the drain- the work of his church, serving as in the old court house in Murray, age law, another to exempt women chairman of the board of stewards Ky. on the 27th day of December, from paying poll tax, and was in- for the past 15 years, and superin- 1844, after which the procession strumental in locating the Murray tendent of Sunday School for 20 marched to the Tavern House of State Teachers College in Calloway years, which position he holds at John Saunders (which stood as is county. He has always been a the present time. understood, where the department champion of good roads, and as a. As a law maker he is regarded store of Lerman Brothers is now lo- HISTORY OF CALLO WAY COUNTY-1931

eated) and a bountiful repast was mentioned, and may not be ac- and the one in the New England spread. curate. States. The first printed record of the 1. Murray was named in honor 17. Pottertown, was so named Grand Lodge of Kentucky, showing of old Colonel Murray, who repre- from the potter kiln that is located the membership of Murray Lodge sented this district in Congress at here. was the record of the Grand Lodge the time Murray was established. 18. Almo was named by the train printed following the meeting in 2. Wadesbo..rougji_ was named for crew that worked on the first track Louisville in 1854, and showed the Mr. Banister,vithy land owner running through this county. following as members of Murray living at that print. Lodge, some of whom are known by 19. Penny was named by the many families in this countyk Ed- 3. Lynn Grove was first called citizens of that locality who traded ward Curd, W. G. Irvan, A. "rum- L,:onviile, for Leon Dlyt 7.-13 with Clarence Penny, a store owner there. merville, R. L. Marshall, Jno. S. owned a store there, later the store Schroader, E.. G. Curd, Rev. Wm. was bought by Lilburn Linn, and 20. Stella was named by a Mr. McClean, Robert Watkins, C. A. hence the print was afterward called Scarbrough who donated the land Duncan, Wm. Myers, Chas. K. Lynn Grove. to build a post office building on. Moore, Manoah Swann, R. J. Mar- 4. Kerksey received .its name He named it for his youngest tin, Wm. S. Sledd, J. A. Darnell, from Dr. Kerksey, who is now living daughter, Stella, who is now Mrs. N. C. -Brandon, Henry Hardy, N. H. in Mayfield. Turner Venable. Ryan, Andrew Williams, Joel H. 5. Backers Burg, was so named 21. Tobacco was first called Wade, W. H. Dailey, W. Ryan, John from n' old pioneer, Mr. Backers Need Moore, because of the scarcity S. Young, Jas. E. Cloyed, P. M. El- who journeyed from Virginia in a of goods in the first store erected. lison, 0. A. Schroader, Theo. Stub- covered wagon, drawn by oxen. He Later a tobacco house was built blefield, David L. Boaz, B. B. Ir- opened a store and settled there. there, and tobacco prized and ship- ped; hence the name Tobacco. van, Charles Curd, 0. H. P. Clip- 6. Cold Water has two legends ton, W. H. Curd, B. Albritten, 0. connected with its name. Some say 22. Cherry Corner, was named P. Linn, Thos. McElrath, S. C. Simp- that a man opened a store where for a man named Cherry who owned son, D. Matherson, T. A. Bruce, W. the town now stands, and sold a store at that place, and this store P. Guthrie, P. S. Hamlin, .1. T. El- whiskey there. The people called was located in a corner lot where liott, B. K. Colston, James Van- this liquor "hot water"; another the two roads crossed. cleave, L. L. Trevathan, W. H. Cov- man operated a store farther West ington, John Kelso, John B. Law- of the present site, and served no Towns in Calloway son, Z. Blythe, Syrus Owen, Joel H. drink save cold water; hence the Curd, J. S. Foster, Robertson Fair, name was given from the drink. N. Danield, W. F. Fair, B. H. Outside of Murray, Calloway Dunn, R. C. Linn. Others say that the name is de- County has quite a number of pro- rived from a spring that still flows gressive towns and trading points. It is understood that for a num- cold water just East of the place. ber of years previous to the build- Hazel, next to raurray in sire, ing of the hall after the lodge was 7. Browns Grove was named for has a population of about 900. It moved from Wadesboro to Murray Bud Brown who at one time operat- has two banks and quite a number that the craft met in the court ed a store there. of up-to-date business concerns, in- house for the transaction of busi- 8. Harris Grove received its cluding a tobacco rehandling house. ness and later meeting in the hall of name from Rufe Harris, a land Hazel is located on the N. C. & St. the Odd Fellows for a time, whose owner and store owner of that L. railroad, ten miles south of Mur- hall stood where the First Christian point. ray and on the highway recently Church of today stands, and the 9. Taylor's Store was named for completed between Murray and hall of the Murray Lodge was com- Jim Taylor, who operates a store Paris, Tenn. pleted during the year of 1866 or there. Next in size is Lynn Grove. This busy little town has a mammoth the first of 1867. 10. Crossland, I've never been flour mill and several business The history of its membership and able to know the origin of this enterprises. It is located seven officers through the years would name, unless the name originated miles west of Murray on the high- make an interesting story, but space from a man's name. way leading from Murray to May- here will not permit that. We must 11. Hazel was either named from conclude this sketch, therefore, with field. the dense hazel groves there, or Kirksey, ten miles northwest of only a list of its present officers, from a conductor who worked on who are as follows: Murray, is a splendid business point the first railroad line running with some three or four business W. E. Clark, master; Carlos El- through there, that named it Hazel concerns. kins, senior warden; Dewey C. for his daughter. Then comes Crossland, 12 miles Jones, junior warden; V. H. Clark, 12. New Providence was named southwest of Murray; Harris Grove, treasurer; W. B. Gilbert, secretary; by Early county citizens who mi- 7 miles southwest of Murray; Provi- U. G. Starks, senior deacon; A. 0. grated from the old Providence in dence, 7 miles southeast; New Con- Woods, junior deacon; C. B. Craw- Easter Kentucky. cord, 9 miles southeast; Penny, 4 ford, and Amos L. Wells, stewards; 13. Pine Bluff, named for the miles northeast; and Almo, 6 miles W H. Stone, tyler. rocky bluff that is just east of the north of Murray on N. C. & St. L. Tennessee river at this point. railroad. Stella is 6 miles north- 14. Calloway Town gets its name west, Coldwater 10 miles north- Origin of Names of the from a ferry there that crossed west, Browns Grove 11 miles north- Towns in Calloway people from Trigg County into Cal- west, Brandon's Mill, 12 miles east, loway. and Backusburg, 12 miles north- By Lochie Broach Hart 15. The origin of Faxon's, Hico's, west of Murray and Newbergh, 16 or Dexter's name is unknown to miles east of Murray. This report is made from old 'ine. All these towns have creditable people's information secured from 16. New Concord was named for business concerns and enjoy a satis- old people living in the localities the Concord in Eastern Kentucky, factory trade throughout the year. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

Win. Jones, John Copeland, Reuben Prof. M. 0. Wrather Rowland, Samuel Watson, Wm. Craddock, Asaph Jetton. Since 1851 they were as follows: Georg: P. Linn, C. A. Duncan, Rich- ard Nuck oil's, H. P. Utterback, R. F. Mix, N. C. Ryan, J. H. Swift, Win. Ryan, Isaac Keys, J. W. Ferg- eson, L. C. Linn, W. S. Bourland, W. B. Keys, R. B. Holland, S. H. Dees. Up to this time the term of office was two years, and if re- elected tha law allowed them to suc- ceed themselves Since 1886 the sheriffs have served in the order named: C. H. Stewart, J. M. Rad- ford, J. B. Hay, J. M. Radford, L. W. Holland, J. A. Edwards, C. L. Jordan, W. A Patterson, J D. Hous- ton, Frank Pool, J. Robertson, C. W. Drinkard, incumbent. It is im- possible to give dates on account of to s of records. County Clerks Calloway's first county court clerk was Win. Curd, followed by Jeremiah C. Wilkins, Edmund H. Curd, P. M. Ellison, John B. Eng- land, R. E. Beckham, L. Boyd, J. M. Williams. Since 1882 they have been a follows: Galen Miller, J. H. Keys, two terms; J. N. Williams, Ii. H. Falwell, C. H. Broach, R. M. Phillips, George Parker, and Mrs. Mary Neale, the incumbent, serving h2r second term. County Judge3 Elisha Hardy was Calloway's first The above is a likeness of Callo- was united in marriage to Miss county judge. He was followed by way County's Superintendent of Lillie Grogan, of this county. He T. M. Jones, James McKnight, P. M. Schools, he having been elected to is a member of the Methodist Ellison, G. G Oury, W. B. Keys. church and a Democrat. Since 1882 they have served as fol- this highly important position in In the selection of Prof. M. 0. lows: R. H. Hamlin, A. C. Fergeson, June of 1930. Wrather as superintendent of Callo- C. H. Stewart, G. M. Cutchins, two Prof. Wrather was born in Callo- way County Schools, the County terms; A. J. G. Wells, Tom W. Pat- way county on the 19th day of School Board made no mistake. He terson, who was appointed to fill August, 1900, and is a son of Esq,(7 is popular with both teachers and out the unexpired term of Judge J. 0. Wrather and Mrs. Altie' patrons, and is giving his undivided Wells, who resigned. Mr. Patter- Wrather, both residing on their time and attention to the schools son was then elected for a full farm, southwest of Murray. At an of the county. The schools of Cal- term. Following Judge Patterson early age Prof. Wrather began fit- loway County are reported to be in came L. A. L. Langston, E. P. Phil- ting himself for a life of educa- excellent shape, and if qualification, lips, L. A. L. Langston, T. R. Jones, tional work. His first schooling coupled with a burning desire to and C. A. Hale, incumbent. was at South Howard, this county, see the boys and girls of this com- later on at Murray High School, County Attorneys munity well educated have any- There may have been county at- Bowling Green State Teachers Col- thing to do with the requireinents lege, Murray State Teachers Col- torneys previous to the election of of the office he holds, the County T. P. Cook, but it is impossible to lege (where he obtained a B. S. School Board will do well to re- degree) and a graduate student of trace them further back. Follow- tain the services of Prof. Wrather ing Judge Cook came G. C. Diu- Peabody College in the year 1928. as long as possible. He was principal of the Hazel High guid, G. C. Oury (who died and J. Personally he is a pleasant, ac- R. Schroader was appointed to fill School four years, principal of New commodating gentleman, and as an Concord High School one year, out the term) G. C. Diuguid, J. H. educator stands at the very top of Coleman, Conn Linn, two terms; principal of Lynn Grove High School the profession. two years. His first teaching ex- N. B. Barnett, Clay Ervin, N. B. perience was at Kelly, a rural school Barnett, I. W. Keys, (whose unex- in this county, and taught in the County Officials pired term was filled by Joe Lan- Lynn Grove school two years before caster), R. H. Hood, T. W. Craw- his appointment as principal of that The first sheriff of Calloway ford, and R. H. Hood, the incum- school. He was vice president of County was W. B. Duncan, before bent. the First District Educational As- 1851 they were elected in the order . 4„.$) Circuit Clerks sociational Association in 1930, and named, as follows: Isaih Kirby, N. J6e Callaway, Edmund , „Curd, was recently selected as secretary D. Gore, Arthur H. Davis, Andrew Jeremiah C. Wilkins, EdmundCurd, of that well known organization of Bell, J. Hodges, N. Copeland, John Paris M. Ellison, were circuit court educators. On August 17, 1923, he A. Martin, B. Wells, George Tucker, clerks of Calloway county previous HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 to 1851. A W. Wadlington, R. L. In the church's history its clerks The church is indeed most mis- Ellison, Nathan Bowman, P. M. El- have been Wm. P. Guthrey, H. W. sionary and is known around the lison, J. M. Hutchens and George Harding, Sr., J. M. Ellison, T. A. world by the missionaries who have W. Craig, prior to 1892. Since that Miller and J. H. Churchill, who is spoken in the church at various year they have served as follows: the present clerk. times. E. P. Phillips, J. K. Matheny, Joe The church's pastors have been The church operates entirely on Lancaster, Lewis Trevathan, George Wm. Skinner, Judson Taylor, W. B. the budget plan, fifty-five per cent Hart, now serving his second term. Dye, J. S. Dye, J. S. Edmonds, J. A. of all the money given in going to Jailers Hogan, T. H. Stamps, John Padgitt, missions and the remaining forty- Prior to 1882 the county jailers J. S. Crawford, J. L. Perryman, J. five per cent pays the running ex- of Calloway county were as fol- L. Mortan, Asa Cox, N. S. Castle- penses of the church together with lows: Stephen Jones, James In- berry, Wm. McLean, T. H. Pettitt, the pastor's salary. grain, Thos. H. Grubbs, James J. P. Edwards, H. B. Taylor and J. The church is known, too, Peters, R. K. Williams, Chas. Mc- E. Skinner, the present pastor. throughout the Southern Baptist Donald, Thos. W. Pitt, James H. It is interesting to note that Convention for its Institutes which Curd, Wm. H. Diuguid, Camillus Rev. H. B. Taylor served the church have been held for years each Feb- Atkison, Joseph Hart, W. H. Dailey, as pastor for nearly thirty-five ruary. At this time for a week J. E. Churchill, Matthew Allen, N. years and during that time he some of the best speakers of the Daniel. Since 1882 they have been became well known throughout the Baptist faith preach and teach the elected as follows: Southern Baptist Convention as a hundreds of laymen and ministers Newton Daniel, J. T. Wicker, R. man fearless in his denunciation of who come from far and near to at- T. Farley, Bert Purdom, J. E. sin and tireless in his zeal for mis- tend these meetings. Baker, E. W. Alderson, S. A. Pur- The church has a membership of sions. The church which he served dom, A. B. Outland, A. J. Jones, about four hundred, making it per- became known perhaps as the Chas. E. Hatcher, A. B. Outland, haps the largest church in the city. greatest single unit in Southern and Jim McDaniel, incumbent. Baptist Circles as a supporter of Circuit Judges both home and foreign missions. Calloway Has Fine In 1892 the constitution placed The present pastor, Rev. J. E. Calloway in the Third Judicial dis- American Legion Skinner, who was called to the trict, composed of Calloway, Trigg, church some three months past is Lyon and Christian counties, since Starting from dead center in well known throughout this section which time our circuit judges have 1927, the Calloway Post No. 73 having been born and reared in been as follows: John R. Grace, L. of the American Legion is now Calloway County where he also ac- C. Linn, James Breathitt, T. P. known as one of the most aggres- cepted the call to preach in early sive and progressive in the state of Cook, two terms; Jack Hanberry, manhood. He came to this city C. H. Bush, two terms, and Ira D. Kentucky. The Legionnaires num- from his work in Jackson, Tennes- bered 251 members in 1931 and ex- Smith, incumbent. see having served various churches Commonwealth Attorneys pect to go over the top on their in that state as well as in Florida goal of 300 members for 1932. The commonwealth attorneys of and other states. this district follow in the order For two consecutive years the This congregation worships in a post has won the state cup for named: James B. Garnett, two beautiful and commodious build- terms, W. R. Howell, D. P. Smith, having made the most progress dur- ing next to the government build- ing the year. two terms, J. H. Coleman, J. T. ing which is now in the process of King, incumbent Officers for 1932 are Geo. S. erection. The church building, Hart, commander; C. B. Grogan, while not entirely finished, is one vice commander; Charley Denham, Murray Baptist Church of the most magnificent in Western adjutant; W. E. Wyatt, service of- Kentucky and an interesting and ficer; R. W. Churchill, finance of- The Murray Baptist Church was praiseworthy fact regarding the ficer; Joe T. Lovett, publicity of- organized on Saturday before the building is that it has been built ficer; F. B. Crouch, sergeant-at- Fourth Lord's day in May 1846. entirely by free will offerings and arms. Elders I. P. Edwards, W. F. Van- entirely free at all times from debt. cleave, D. N. Dodson, R. M. Tohams, When the church is finished it will Wm. McLean, and M. T. Span and be perhaps the only church in this Old Bill of Sale Deacon S. R. McLean composed the section built on the faith plan. Copia presbytery. The constituent mem- Another noteworthy feature of For and in Consideration of $300 bers were H. W. Harding, Sr. and this church is that they observe the to me in Hand Paid the Recipt his wife, Elizabeth Harding, Bever- box plan of giving. whereof I Do Hereby acknowledg ley P. Elliott, Wm. H. Covington, The church supports a number of I have this Day Bargain and Sold and his wife, Mildred Covington, foreign missionaries in Brazil as and Delivered unto John S. Stubble- Gilbert Harding and wife, Ada well as furnishing a missionary to field a negro Girl By the Name of Harding, Tabitha Pitt, Frances Mexico and one to foreigners in Charlette about 13 years old witch Rowland, Sarah Curd and William New Orleans. Its great interest in girl I do warrant to Be a Slave P. Guthrey. I. P. Edwards was the missions is perhaps its outstanding For Life and Free From any Bodily first pastor and Wm. P. Guthrey the work. or Mental Disability whatever and first clerk. The building committee This church also cooperates with also Bind My Self My Heirs and to was composed of Wm. H. Covington, the Blood River Association in sup- warrant the and title of Said girl B. E. Elliott and Wm. P. Guthrey. porting some twenty or twenty-five to J. S. Stubblefield From the The first deacons were Wm. P. missionary colporters through the Claim or Claims of all Person what- Guthrey and Gilbert Harding. Southland. ever in Testimony whereof I Do It is interesting to note that at Other workers in the home and Hereunto Set My Hand and Seale one time the membership of this foreign fields are supported by in- this the 27 Day of Sept. 1831. church included about twenty negro dividual free will gifts and by the John S. Fant slaves, whose masters were also aid of one of the classes in the Attest: members of the same church. Sunday School. R. C. Stubblefield HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

Theodore Alexander in marriage to Miss Nelle Howard, Newberg "On the of Benton. Mrs. Sanford is a daugh- , 1 Sanford ter of Dr. Charles Howard, one of Tennessee the prominent physicians of this section. (By John C. Waters) Mr. Sanford is a member of the Methodist church, a Rotarian and a Newberg, located on the Tennes- Democrat. His interests are center- see river, in southeast Calloway ed in his work, although he takes County is one of the oldest con- his civic responsibilities seriously tinued business places in the county. and strives to lend his influence to It came into prominence as an im- all moral reforms and uplift move- portant shipping place during the ments. Personally he has a large following, and is recognized as one Civil War. During the war gun of the striking figures in the educa- boa's of the Federal Fleet scat- tional life of this part of the state. tered a few shells on and around this serene little village, and a Robert S. Jones cannonball was shot directly through the home of Capt. Levi Mr. Robert S. Jones, one of Mur- Williams. Grants Transports wood- ray's most prominent and successful drugg'sts, is a Calloway county boy, ed here on his trip up the river having been born near Shiloh on (Tennessee) to the Battle of September 5, 1901. He is a son Shiloh. They were two days in of L. P. Jones, merchant of Harris passing up the river, and during this Grove. His mother is Mrs. Mary time the sky was black with smoke, Alice Jones. and the river was filled with boats Robert S. Jones obtained a liter- Prominently identified among the of soldiers. ary education from Murray High scholarly men and efficient educa- Previous to the war Newberg was School, and is a graduate of the tors of Calloway county, Theodore known as Warberg. After the war Louisville College of Pharmacy. Alexander Sanford, principal of the the postoffice went down, and the Since his graduation as a pharmacist village was renamed Blood. In Murray High School, is one of the and previous to engaging in busi- dependable citizens of this region. 1921 the place was named again, ness for himself he held responsible by orders of the post office depart- His work since coming to Murray positions with drug establishments tnent. At this time it was given marks him as a man who has chosen in Murray, Clinton, Princeton, and the name of Newberg, which it has well his life work, and he has won the good old State of Florida. Two held ever since. the affection of his pupils and the years ago, preferring Murray as a The name Blood came about by confidence of their parents. place to live, he engaged in the drug reason, that during the war it was a Mr. Sanford was born November business for himself and opened one great crossing place of "Guerilla" 5, 1901, in Milan, Tenn., at the of the most modern and up-to-date parties, and several lost their lives home of his grandparents, Dr. and drug stores to be found in West there at the hands of the Home Mrs. A. J. Alexander, being the son Kentucky. His stock of medicines, Guards. Near there is a burial of Daniel Pryor and and Josephine proprietary remedies, toilet articles, plot where lie buried the bodies of Alexander Sanford of Milburn, in etc., is complete, and the fixtures, these "Guerilla" bands. Many lost Carlisle county. The elder Mr. San- including one of the finest soda their lives in swimming their ford, who still lives at Milburn, is fountains obtainable were installed. horses across the river. one of this section's most prominent Since the date of opening a highly Newberg was the center of the merchants at the present time. satisfactory business has been ac- smuggling of goods from Cumber- Prof. Sanford's education con- corded the place, all of which is land river, across the Tennessee most highly appreciated by the sists of the grades and two years of river to all points in West Ken- genial and popular proprietor. While high school work a t Milburn; Ful- tucky. The men worked during prescription work is a feature of ton High School, where he graduat- the night, and sunk their crafts in the store, in which is combined ac- ed in 1918; Centre College in 1918- daytime to keep them from being curacy and fresh drugs, other 22, graduating in June, 1922, and destroyed by the soldiers. During items demanded of a first class the war gunboats destroyed 1000 post graduate work in Vanderbilt drug store are here in endless variety and Columbia Universities. After barrels of salt at this place. At and quantity. His assistant pre- the time it was destroyed salt on graduation he was a teacher in the scriptionist is Mr. Gingles Wallis, Fulton High School, and was head the east side of the river was worth a Murray boy and graduate of The twenty-five dollars a barrel. After of the Science Department of Murray University of Tennessee. it was ferried across the river it State Teachers College in 1924-25. On June 24, 1923, Mr. Jones was was worth fifty dollars a barrel in At present he is principal of Murray married to Mits Clara Louise Wall, West Kentucky. Grim reminders High School, which position he has daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. of the past are the large cannon held since 1926. With the excep- Wall, of Murray, and they reside on balls unearthed at intervals in the tion of two years which was spent North Twelfth street near the State vicinity of Newberg. It was in as editor and manager of the Cal- Teachers College. direct line of the gunboats during loway County Times-Herald, his en- He invites the public to call and the war. tire life has been devoted to pre- see him when in need of pure, fresh Newberg figuratively r.peaking is paration, teaching, and study of the drugs, guaranteeing accuracy in above highwater mark of the Ten- many things so necessary for an ed- co‘r.pounding prescriptions with nessee river. Only once in its his- ucator to know in the conduct of prices in reason. You'll find him tory has it been molested with the successful schools. clever, accommodating, and always waters of that stream, and that was On June 14, 1925, he was united anxious to please. during 1897. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 Murray High School

The ancestry of the present high ing capacity of C50 aacl a gymnas- same building, bring the total num- school dates back to the Murray ium in the new wing that is con- ber of faculty members to twenty- Male and Female Institute which ceded to be the best high school two. was torn down about 1908 and re- gymnasium, in Western Kentucky. placed by a modern high school The school has a faculty of ten The Southern Association of Sec- building which in turn was destroy- membOrs and offers courses in ondary Schools and Colleges has ed by fire and replaced by the east French, Latin, English, History, Bio- fully accredited the work offered by portion of the present structure in logical Science, Physical Science, the high school and given it an A 1923. The west wing of the pres- Stenography, Typewriting, Book- rating. The school has been send- ent 'building was erected in 1930. keeping, Home Economics, Vocal ing from 80 to 92 per cent of its The school now has special rooms for and Band Music, physical Education, graduates to institutions of higher the departments of Home Econom- and Mathematics. learning and scores of its alumi are ics, Commerce, Music and Science The grades and Senior High now teaching in this and other and has an auditorium with a seat- School, which are located in the states.

The Murray Woman's ommendations in regard to local and vance of a "clean up" week came the state governmetal affairs. impetus which resulted in the beau- Club The club waged an active cam- tiful gardens in Murray in more re- paign for sanitation and health cent years. The first landscape gar- In the fall of 1907 the "As You throughout the town and county, Like It" Club of Murray was or- concentrating on tuberculosis pre- dener was presented to the club in ganized by a group of college girls vention and an agitation for a nurse. 1916 and as a result of his visit and young matrons to foster con- It gave the first public health pro- the vacant lots, the church yards, tinued study and to deepen their ap- gram and was responsible for the the court yard and the yards of the preciation of cultural values. introduction of physical examina- city schools have been given perma- After about a year a sense of mu- tions of school children. This agi- nent plantings by the Woman's nicipal responsibility brought about tation resulted in the establishment Club. In the various cleaning and a change of name and program, so of a public health unit in Calloway planting contests prizes have also "The Woman's Club of Murray" county. The most recent contribu- been given to the contestants among came into existence and shortly af- tion to the health program was pro- the colored folk. terwards affiliated with the State viding milk for the undernourished From the modest nucleus of less and General Federation of Woman's children in the city schools.. than a dozen members in 1907 the Clubs. Since 1910 it has continu- Always alert to the civic needsn the club membership has reached more ously supported the state and na- club spOnsored several art exhibits; than ten times that number-122. tional club program. conducted a story-telling hour for The club's routine has never been In 1913 the Murray club won the school children; for a number suspended except during the war quite a bit of favorable publicity of years a lyceum was brought to period when all activity was con- throughout the state by being the the community; secured a circulat- centrated on relief work. Even first small town club to become de- ing library for the town and con- then, however, the club did not lose partmental—consisting of the Al- tributed 75 volumes to the school its identity. During the years many pha, the Music, the Home, and the library; raised funds and maintain- plans were formulated, some were Mother's departments. Later the ed the rest room for women in never executed, but a review of the home and the Mother's departments what was then the new court house. achievements bears evidence that the were merged, there remaining three About the time the public healtn goal of the club has been: "An- departments until 1927, when the work was being initiated a deter- other Round Higher." Delta department was established. mined effort was begun to create a From the beginning of the Wo- sentiment that would result in a Hazel, in the southern part of man's Club there was a Civic and home economics and public school Calloway county, is one of the few Legislative committee, a standing music departments in the city school towns not a. county seat that con- committee of representatives from system. tinues to be an important and thriv- each department, which made me- From the unpretentious obzer- ing trading center. IttSTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1981

tories and for several Manufactur- 'Warren Stanley Swann ing Drug concerns. On December 24, 1904, he was united in marriage to Miss Grace Naomi Helm, of New Columbia, Ill., to to this union five children have been born, as follows, J. Frank Berry, who is in the Insurance busi- ness at Murray; Nellie Naomi (now Mrs. R. L. Shook, of Boulder, Colo.; J. Ben, insurance underwriter with the Aetna at Louisville, Ky.; and Joseph N., and Wildy M. at home in Murray. Dr. Berry is a member of the Christian Church, a Mason, includ- ing Knight Templar and Shrine, has served as Noble Grand of the I. 0. 0. F. several terms, and last but not least a Democrat who "speaks right out in meeting". In the year 1907 Dr. Berry came to Murray and opened a Dental Office, since which time he has built for himself a highly satisfac- tory practice numbering his clientle among the leading people of the town and county. He is considered one of the State's best dentists, and his office which is located in the First National Bank Building, is equipped with X-Ray, Ultra-Violet Ray, and in fact with the very best dental appliances for the successful performance of all forms of Dental work and operations. He had one of the first x-ray machines in this section, has been Warren Stanley Swann was born sons have been born to this union, doing x-ray work for twelve or in Graves county in 1878, the son Warren Jr. who died in 1918 at the thirteen years, is using his second age of eight and Will Gatlin Swann x-ray machine and has just recently of Elihu Swann from Rutherford who is a freshman at the Murray County, Tennessee, and his wife, installed the very latest thing in State Teachers College. ultra-violet apparatus for treat- Sarah Frazier Swann from Henry Mr. Swann is a communicant of County, Tennessee. His father died ment of mouth infections and post- the First Christian Church and a operative pain. in his boyhood, and his mother member of its official board. Po- lived until 1917. His education was litically he is a Democrat. Mr. Dr. Berry has been active in begun by a private teacher in Swann is recognized as a forceful Dental Society work having helped Graves County and he attended one person, a man of unusual business organize the Southwest Kentucky district school there, before the accumen who has had a large and Dental Society in 1916, a compon- family came to make their home in constructive influence in the growth ent of the Kentucky Dental Society. • Murray. His further education was and progress of the county in which Was a charter member of the acquired in Murray Institute. Ac- he resides. Southwestern Society and after- cording to the records of his fami- wards served as president of same. lies the men were preponderantly He is one of Calloway county's doctors or politicians but influenced Dr. B. F. Berry most progressive citizens and his by the smallness of his patrimony ot. 1.5-'e friends throughout this section are and his environment, at the age of Dr. Benjamin Franklin Berry was numbered by those who know him. 19 he prized his first purchase of born the second of August, 1882 at tobacco and is yet engaged in that New Burnside, Ill., the son of John business being a member of the Newton and Dona Berry, the Calloway Watermelon exporting firm of Kennedy & former deceased. Swann. For many years he has After finishing his common school Plucked in January been an officer and director of the work he attended Creal Springs Bank of Murray and is also on the Academy and then Northern Illi- J. T. Graham, who lives six miles directorate of the Murray Whole- nois Normal School at Dixon, Ill. north of Murray, brought to The sale Grocery Company, The Murray He chose the Profession of Ledger & Times office January 2, Consumers Coal & Ice Company Dentistry as a life work and matric- and various other progressive enter- ulated at Barnes University, in St. 1932, a watermelon plucked from prizes of Murray and Calloway Louis, Mo., Sept. 1904; graduated the vine just a few days before. County. in spring of 1907 with high honors. The melon is about 12 inches On December 24th, 1904, Mr. As a lad and during young man- long and almost twenty inches in Swann married Miss Gray Gatlin, hood he was associated with his only daughter of W. P. Gatlin and father in the drug business, after- circumference. It is on display in his wife, Effie Oury Gatlin. Two ward working in chemical labora- our office. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

married to Miss Frocie J. Outland, R. H. Falwell daughter of Andrew W. and Alpha C. Parker Outland of Calloway county. Mrs. Falwell was liberally educated and before her marriage held a first-class teacher's certifi- cate, and taught in Calloway Coun- ty three years. They are the par- ents of one son, Reuben Hale, Jr., born October 29, 1915. Other business affiliations; Secre- tary of Building committee of First Baptist church, member of Board and Secretary of Board of Directors of Calloway Publishing Co., Murray, Ky., president Jackson Purchase Oil Co., Murray, Ky., member board of directors of Murray Milk Products Co. Has not missed writing an ap- plication for life insurance of at least one a week for 641 consecu- tive weeks, over 12 years. M. L. Whitnell

The postmaster of Murray is a Calloway county product and a good one. He is Mr. M. L. Whitnell, who was born just South of the city on February 4, 1883, the son of W. L. and Mrs. Ruth Tennessee Swann Whitnell, the latter deceased. His education was obtained from Murray High School. During life and previous to his appointment as postmaster he had farmed, handled tobacco with his father and later Mr. Reuben Hale Falwell has in 1908. In the meantime he had was with Kennedy & Swann for a made singular good use of his time qualified as a teacher and for six number of years in the capacity of and opportunities to incorporate his years was more or less actively iden- buying and receiving tobacco. In energy and influence into the civic tified with the teaching profession 1920 he was elected president of and business affairs of Murray and in this county. He also spent one the Tex-Ky Oil Company and was Calloway County. He is owner of year at Duck River, Tennessee. in charge of their activities in a prosperous insurance and real Mr. Falwell entered politics in Kingsville, Texas, for some time. estate business, and his energies 1908 as a candidate for county He received his appointment and are readily enlisted in every move- court clerk, was nominated and commission as postmaster of Mur- ment undertaken for the general elected, and began his official term ray in 1922. and was re-elected to welfare of his town and county. in January, 1910. He was in of- the office in 1926. Mr. Falwell is a son of Monroe fice four years, and in 1914 engaged Since taking charge of the post- Falwell, who was born at Frank- in the real estate business in Mur- office of the city of Murray in 1922 lin, Tennessee in 1837. At the age ray. Nine months later he pur- the business of the office has almost of twenty-one he came to Jackson's chased a half interest in a general trebled. Five regular clerks with Purchase and acquired a farm in fire and life insurance agency from an auxiliary are now required to Calloway County, the location of W. P. Jordan, and since March 5, handle the •business, two city letter which was fourteen miles east of 1917, has been sole owner of a carriers with one substitute, and Murray. Later he sold this farm business, which, largely due to his nine rural free delivery carriers are and purchased another some seven sagacity and enterprise, has become used. miles east of Murray, and it was one of the leading fire and life in- And row, to take care of the busi- here that he reared a family of surance agencies in the State. Mr. ness in the future a postoffice build- seven children among them being Falwell is vice president of the ing that would do credit to cities the subject of this sketch. Reuben First National Bank of Murray and thrice the size of Murray is under Hale Falwell's mother was Mrs. is interested in considerable real actual construction and by Septem- Sarah Futrell Falwell, a native estate, owning one of the very at- ber of the coming year will be ready Calloway countian, died in 1922. tractive and well located homes of for occupancy. We are told that Monroe Falwell, her husband, died the city at the corner of Twelfth this post office building, when com- in 1915. and Main streets. pleted, will be the largest ever con- Mr. R. H. Falwell's early memo- Mr. Falwell is a member of the structed in the United States in a ries are associated with the old Missionary Baptist church, and po- town the size of Murray. farm east of Murray, where his litically a Democrat. He is a On August 6, 1905, Mr. Whitnell first advantages were acquired in Woodman, Odd Fellow, and is a was united in marriage to Miss the nearby schools. For two years past chancellor commander of Mur- Hilda Higgins, daughter of the late he attended Fairview Academy, in ray Lodge, Knights of Pythias. Solon Higgins, and this union has Centerville, Tenn., finishing there On December 23, 1908, he was been blessed with two children, HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 namely, Will Higgins Whitnell and appointed a. member of the State ready and anxious to please his many Miss Nell Whitnell. Mr. Whitnell Board of Dental Examiners. patrons at all times, it is no won- is a Methodist, a staunch Republican He served as president of the board der that the Model Cleaners are the can and a member of the Murray for three years and was re-appointed preference when work is needed in Exchange Club. in 1931. In 1925 he was chairman his line. If you are not already one The many patrons of the Murray for the State of Kentucky for the of his customers, Mr. Purdom invites post office are loud in' their praise organization of the 7th Internation- you to become one as quickly as pos- of the service rendered by Mr. Whit- al Dental Congress. He was elected sible. nell. He is clever, accommodating a member of Kappa Omicron Epsilon painstaking — everything that goes Honorory Fraternity of Dentistry in toward the make-up of a. satisfactory 1930 and was made a Fellow of the Beaman's Garage servant — and a more worthy or American College of Dentists in deserving citizen could not be found October of 1931. In Calloway county there are sev- to take his place. Dr. McElrath was married to Miss eral thousand automobile owners, Gladys Thomas, daughter of Mr. and each owner being desirous of having Mrs. N. A. Thomas on October 27, his car go good at all times and give Dr. Hugh M. McElrath 1920. They are the parents of three many years of service. And the old children, namely, Hugh Thomas, adage, "a stitch in time saves nine," Miriam and Mary Frances. He is should be practiced by every man a member of the Baptist Church and who owns or operates a car. has been a teacher of boys and men Beanian's Garage, of which Lewis in the Sunday School for almost H. Beaman is proprietor, is espec- twenty years. ially prepared to take care of all the As a dentist he stands at the head ills and ailments of automobiles, of his profession, and as a. gentle- and at the first suspicion of car man and citizen he is regarded as trouble this well known place should one of Murray's and Calloway be consulted. Mr. Beaman and his County's very best. expert mechanics will gladly consult with you at any time, and if your work is entrusted to their care it will be done exactly right and at a. One of the most prominent dental Model Cleaners very reasonable price. He stands surgeons in this section is Dr. Hugh back of every job turned out, and MsElrath, who began practicing in I. Wells Purdom, proprietor of his reputation for honesty and in- the city of Murray in October, 1912. the Model Cleaners, was born Aug- tegrity is unquestioned. No job too Dr. McElrath is a native Calloway ust 16, 1906, in Calloway county, big nor too small for this garage to Countian. He is the son of the late being the son of Johpaellon Pur- handle, and a t the first inkling of John Calvin and Mrs. Fanny Nold dom and Mrs. Ada WIMiirdom. From car trouble you should head the car McElrath. The latter is still living childhood he was a student in va- straight for this place. It will mean at the ripe old age of eighty. Dr. rious schools, first graduating from a big saving of worry and money to McElrath was born in Murray, May Murray High, thence to Centre Col- you. 21, 1888 end spent his boyhood lege at Danville, Ky., the Bowling attending school and during vaca- Green Business College, and last but tion periods was busy on his father', by no means least, Murray State Murray Milk Products farm and working in tobacco. His Teachers College. Since acquiring literary education was aquired from an education he has been engaged Company the Murray Male and Female In- in business in Murray. For three stitute (of which his grandfather, years he was interested in "The Tog- The Murray Milk Products Com- Prof. Henry Noid, was the first gery," his associate being J. K. Dick. pany was organized in the fall of principal) and at Bethel College, Disposing of that business he en- 1928. The plant was built and Russellville, Kentucky. Soon after gaged in his present business, that equipped and actual operations be- leaving college he took up the study of cleaning, pressing, dyeing and gun on January 1, 1929. Total in- of dentistry and entered the Louis- altering. The business under his vestment in land, buildings anl ville College of Dentistry (now the personal management has proven a equipment total slightly over $200,- dental department of . the Univer- success from the very beginning. He 000.00. sity of Louisville), where he made has every modern device for doing Total amount of milk purchased a creditable record for two years, high class work and has none but from the farmers of Calloway coun- receiving the highest average of his experienced, careful men to do his ty in 1929, 1930, and 1931 exceeds class and serving as president of the work. The plant is housed in a 30,000,000 pounds, for which was junior class. His senior year was modern structure built expressly for paid $600,000.00, or an average for at Northwestern University Dental the business and is located on North the three years of 42 cents per pound School, graduating from that insti- Fifth street, near the Murray post- butter fat. Total amount of money tution in June 1912. office. paid out during the three years of In July 1918 he joined the Amer- On June 20, 1928, Mr. Purdom operation for milk, trucking salar- ican Expeditionary Forces of the was united in marriage to Miss Alice ies and general operating expense World War and spent ten months Belote, a charming young lady of will total approximately $1,000,- in France. Returning to Murray, Mayfield. To this union one child 000.00. The company gives em- he again took up the practice of his has been born, John Neal, a boy. ployment to about 35 people. Offi- profession. Mr. Purdom is a member of the cers and directors are: T. H. Stokes, He served as president and vice- Murray Maptist church and a Demo- president; R. F. Smith, vice presi- president of the Southwestern Ken- crat. He is •a young man endowed dent; R. H. Falwell, secretary-treas- tucky Dental Society, president and with progressiveness and ambition urer; W. S. Swann, T. 0. Turner, vice-president of the Kentucky State to do things—and he does them. A. E. Paulsen, Roy Treon and G. B. Dental Association. In 1926 he was Plaesant and courteous to all and Scott, Manager. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 Murray State Teachers College

LIBRARY , MURRAY STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE about the college. Many things we Murray State Teachers College is show that Murray State Teachers have omitted. We have not told you great because of the service it ren- College has had a phenomenal about the literary societies, clubs, ders. In the first place this col- growth equalled by but few young athletic events, musical organiza- lege dedicates itself to serve faith- colleges in this country and excelled tions, and department of fine arts. fully and well the people of Kentuc- by none. We have said nothing about the ky whose generosity toward and Founded by act of General great department of musical instruc- faith in the boys and girls of this Assembly 1922 tion, which is one of the best in this Commonwealth made this institution First building at a cost of section of the country. possible. $100,000 1924 You have looked at pictures of the But the influence of this college Eight buildings with equip- dormitories but you will have to extends far beyond the bounds of meat valued at $1,500,000.. 1931 see these magnificent edifices to Kentucky. Go from the Carolinas Admitted to Kentucky Asso- realize the splendid dignity and use- to Oregon, from Maryland across to elation of Colleges 1926 fulness of these buildings as homes Michigan and the Dakotas, or south Admitted to full membership for boys and girls. to Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, In American Association of The library is housed in one of the Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Teachers Colleges 1929 finest buildings of its kind in Amer- Texas, and New Mexico, and you will Admitted to full membership ica. There are nearly 20,000 vol- find former students of Murray serv- in Southern Association of umes in the stacks and reading ing in the schoolrooms of America. Colleges and Secondary rooms exclusive of bound and un- Likewise, students from nearly every Schools 1928 bound periodicals. The library is geographical division of this coun- Faculty here September 20, the heart of the institution. It is try, recognizing Murray's greatness, 1923 3 well supervised and valuable addi- come to its doors seeking an educa- Faculty here September 20, tions to the stacks are being made tion. 1931 69 constantly. This institution is able to render Enrollment first semester, When you looked at the picture of a great service because of its ade- 1923-24 89 the Training School, the laboratory quate physical equipment and well- Enrollment first semester, of the college, you were looking at trained faculty. The faculty of 69 1930-31 729 a model institution for teacher- members has been trained in more Enrollment first semester, training unexcelled by any any- than fifty colleges and universities 1931-32 • 1017 where. And then the Auditorium. of this country. Thirty-one univer- Increased enrollment second With a seating capacity of nearly sities are represented on this fac- semester, 1923-24 78 4,000, this beautiful building serves ulty. More than 60 per cent of the Increased enrollment second as a cultural center of college life. factilto, have attended teacher-train- semester, 1930-31 407 Entertainment by world-renowned ing institut&ons, and 100 per cent of Freshman class increased 34 per artists is furnished free to the stu- them have been trained to do their cent in 1930-31 over class 1929-30. dents at various times throughout own particular fobs thoroughly. It Library in September, 1923, A the school year. is a young, intelligent, experienced Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. faculty, dedicated to the cause of Library in 1931, Building and (Editor's Note: A complete history of Murray State College has not been American education. equipment, $250,000. Nearly 20,000 attempted in this book. The Ledger & A Growing College volumes. Times plans to publish a comprehensive history of Murray State College at a Study the following facts. They We have tried to tell you briefly later date.) HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

for appendicitis in Calloway county Dr. W. H. Mason and also in Henry county, Tenn. He was a very active man in medical societies and although he lived in Kentucky he was at one time presi- dent of the West Tennessee Medical and Surgical Society. Dr. William Herbert Mason ac- quired a primary education in the common schools of Calloway county and when 13 years of age entered the Murray Male and Female Insti- tute where he spent one year. He then spent three years at the Con- yersville Academy at Conyersville, Tenn, which at that time was one of the best known schools in this part of the country. Later he went to Union College at Lincoln, Nebras- ka, where he spent three years. He was principal of the Hazel High School for a year and later became a member of the faculty of the Mur- ray Male and Female Institute where he taught Latin and history for a year. In 1896 he entered Vanderbilt, University where he had a brilliant career, receiving many honors in his junior and senior years and obtain- ing two gold medals in competitive examinations. In 1899 he was grad- uated from that institution with a degree of doctor of medicine. Since his graduation he has taken a num- ber of post graduate courses in Chicago and Baltimore mid has spent considerable time with the clinic at Rochester, Minn., and the Battle Creek Sanitarium at Battle Creek, Mich. Twenty-five years ago he visited the Mayo Clinic at Rochester when Mayos were prac- tically unknown to the world, when the whole clinic was housed in an old store in the little town of Roches- ter. Since that time Dr. Mason has made nineteen visits as a visitor to the clinic and has watched it grow to its present fabulous size, for al- though he does general medical work, he specializes in surgery. It was in the outbreak of small- Dr. William Herbert Mason was con Mason, also graduated in med- pox in 1900 which paralyzed business born at where is now Hazel in Cal- icine from Vanderbilt University in in the town of Murray that Dr. Ma- son, then a new graduate, was em- loway County, Ky., on September Nashville, Tenn., the latter being as- ployed to take the situation in hand. 29, 1875, and is a son of Dr. William sociated with him in the practice With his work of quarantining, buil- Macon Mason and Mrs. Amanda of surgery at the present time. ding pest houses, isolating and vac- Perry Mason. Dr. William Macon Dr. William Macon Mason, fa- cinating, he was soon able to res- Mason died at Hazel in 1920 at the ther of Dr. William Herbert Mason, tore conditions to normal. Dr. Ma- age of 76 and Mrs. Mason, the mo- was quite an outstanding physician son had had no thought of locating ther, still lives at the old home in his community, being a graduate in Murray until that time, but his place at Hazel at the advanced age of the University of Louisville in work in handling this situation had of 82. medicine. He had a very large been so successful he found himself Dr. William Herbert Mason comes practice, was a member of the Ken- with a splendid practice aid requests from a family of physicians. Not tucky Board of Health, and medical from many friends to remain in only his father, but his grandfather, referee during his entire active life. Murray. William Morris Mason, was an early Although living in the time when Dr. Mason is a member of the practitioner in this part of the coun- little surgery was done and with no Calloway County Medical Society, ty, having come into the vicinity of hospital facilities, he made for him- Southwestern Kentucky Medical So- Hazel in 1858. He has two broth- self quite a reputation in surgery, ciety, West Tennessee Medical So- ers, Edgar Perry and Robert Ma- having performed the first operation ciety, Kentucky Medical Society, HISTORY OF CALLO WAY COUNTY-1931

Tri-State Mississippi, Arkansas and sicians, lecturers add writers in of literature through the years, shar- Tennessee Medical Society, Southern Washington. His wife, Mrs. Kress, ing each others ideas and opinions Medical Association, and the Ameri- is likewise a physician of note and and criticisms. can Medical Association. He suc- since her graduation from the Uni- But they have not been so occu- ceeds his father as medical referee versity of Michigan in 1894 has pied with their studies and their of Calloway county for the State been active in the practice of her yearning for culture that they had Board of Health and for ten years he profession. She is president of the not the time to devote to the better- served as county health officer and Women's Medical Society and also ing of the city itself. county physician. During the World of the W. C. T. U. in Washington. The first Chautauqua ever to come War Dr. Mason volunteered for ser- Drs. D. H. 1,nd Lauretta Kress were to Murray was in 1914 under the vice in the medical corps and was for years members of the staff of auspices of the Magazine Club. accepted, but the armistice was sign- the Battle Creek Sanitarium and la- That was in the days when Chau- ed before he was called to the colors. ter spent two years in England where tauquas were highly appreciated, for In 1910 Dr. Mason realized that they organized a hospital; then they towns the size of our own had not his ambitions as a surgeon could not moved to Sidney, Australia, where the advantages of today, not the op- be carried out in a small town with- they organized and operated a hos- portunity to hear often fine talent out some hospital facilities and it pital. In 1908 Dr. and Mrs. Kress such as was offered by the Redpath was then that he opened up a small came back to Washington where Dr. Bureau. hospital in a residence which was Kress became the first superintend- the beginning of the William Mason ent of the Washington Sanitarium Nor was it easy then to bring such Memorial Hospital which was later and Hospital at Takoma Park, D. C., an attraction to so small a city. But erected on Poplar street in Murray and for the past twenty-two years the untiring efforts of the women of and known as the William Mason he has been connected with that in- the Magazine Club made the first Memorial Hospital, this being done stitution. season of the Chautauqua highly in 1920. The building is a magnifi- Mrs. Mason is a lady of many successful in Murray. It was for cent brick and concrete structure graces, talents and accomplishments, many years afterward that the Red and is of sixty-five bed capacity. It ibeing a graduate of the Women's path Bureau and other Chautauquas has realized the expectation of its Medical College of Philadelphia with sought the sponsorship of this and founder and gained its hold upon the a degree of Doctor of Medicine. She other clubs in the city for their high• public confidence as being one of the is also a graduate of the Royal Col- ly cultural entertainments. leading institutions of its chatracter lege of Music, Sidney, Australia, and The most recent public achiev- in this part of the country. Its fa- the College of Arts and Sciences, ment of the Magazine Club was the cilities for taking care of the sick also of Sidney, Australia. Mrs. Ma- erection of the new mausoleum in are modern and complete. The son is secretary of the Board of Re- the City Cemetery. This was long a equipment is such as is found in the gents of the Murray State Teachers need of the community and its timely largest and best hospitals anywhere. College, and like her husband, is a erection by the women of this dui - Its rooms are sunny and well ven- staunch Republican, having recently is indeed a service of merit and the tilated and the most scientific and made a very creditable race for Con- entire citizenship is deeply grateful. experienced care is promised those gress, as the leader of West Ken- This mausoleum was constructed who entrust themselves to its bene- tucky Republicans. She was a del- at a cost of approximately thirty fits. The operating room and other egate to the 1924 National Republi- seven hundred and fifty dollars. It departments are modern and al- can Convention which nominated is built of beautiful stone and accom- though this hospital is located al- Calvin Coolidge and is a member of modates four bodies. most in the country more than 15,- the State Central Republican Com- The first interment in the vault 000 operations have been performed mittee. was that of Mrs. T. H. Stokes who in it. Dr. W. H. Mason is now chairman was herself an active and much The hospital is a member of the of the Calloway County Republican loved member of this club and one American Hospital Association and Committee and was a. delegate tc of the foremost workers in the reali- is fully approved by the American the National Convention at Chicago zation of this attainment for the club College of Surgeons. It conducts a in 1916. He was also associated and community in which she lived training school for nurses which is with Dr. Wells representing Calloway and served. very 'proud of its record as never county before the commission that The present membership of the having had a failure of one of its was appointed to locate the school club is thirty and this group of graduates before any State Board. for Western Kentucky. He gave women have for their chairman, Mrs The personnel of the hospital in- much time and service in having the W. J. Caplinger. cludes doctors, nurses and other Murray State Teachers College lo- employees numbers between sixty- cated in Murray. J. K. P. Wells, now living at the five and seventy, and the patients Dr. and Mrs. Mason are the par- age of 87 years, was wounded in the that come to this institution repre- ents of one daughter, Patricia Grace, battle of Paducah at the age of 18. sent many states in this part of the who was born January 9, 1919. Mr. Wells, one of the county's country. widest known citizens, has been a Dr. Mason is a member of the continuous reader of the Christian Seventh Day Adventist Church, a The Magazine Club Advocate, Methodist church paper, member of the Knights of Pythias for 68 years. He is the father of and the order of the Red Men. One of the smallest, yet most Dr. Rainey T. Wells, president of On June 18, 1917, Dr. Mason was worthwhile, women's clubs in the Murray State College. united with Miss Ora Kress, daugh- city is the Magazine Club, which ter of Dr. D. H. and Dr. Lauretta was organized in 1910 by a band of Calloway county's modern high- (Eby) Kress, of Washington, D. C. women who loved literature and to Vray system was only begun in 1928 Dr. Kress, the father of Mrs. Ma- stimulate intellectual growth. when a state highway was opened son, is the urologist at the Washing- The club has proven most bene- from Eggner's Ferry to the Graves ton Sanitarium at Takoma Park, ficial to the members themselves as county line at Tri-City. Others are D. C., and is one of the leading phy- they have studied together the gems being rapidly completed. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

McElrath. The first principal was parties as well as serving the club United Daughters of the Henry Nold, who, with two assist- members as their regular meeting Confederacy ants and a music teacher, constitu- place. ted the faculty. The club is federated with the The J. N. Williams Chapter of The opening day was quite an state and national club and is carry- the U. D. C. was organized in this event in the history of Murray. ing on its work in cooperation with city May 4, 1904 at the home of Mrs. Parents came with their children, the national programs. Effie Gatlin by Mrs. W. S. Swann and the dignitaries of the town hon- The club acts in cooperation, with and Mrs. Annie Schroader, who were ored the occasion with their pre- other community movements, doing then members of the Paducah sence. charity work and assisting in the chapter. There was a free term of five county's Red Cross work. months, and a pay school of five The charter members were Miss These business women, 'about months. During this last term, Eunice Oury, Mrs. Ambie Conner, thirty of them, meet twice monthly, boarding pupils came in from the Miss Rowena. Williams, Mrs. Annie once in a business luncheon,_ and surrounding country, and even from Schroader, Mrs. W. S. Swann, Miss once in a social meeting, with Mrs. other towns. Great enthusiasm pre- Alice Boyd, Mrs. Mary E. Williams. R. M. Pollard president, presiding. and Mrs. Mable Shipley. vailed, and excellent work was done. Mr. Nold was principal for two The chapter was named for J. N. years, and was succeeded by Mr. J. Williams, commander of the H. B. P. Brannock, who was principal for Allbritten's Cafe Lyon Camp, U. C. V. a former citizen several years. He was followed in Rudy Allbritten, king of restaur- of this community who went to his quick succession by Mr. Dicken, Mr. anteurs by reason of having been in reward only a. few years ago. The Penniston, and Mr. Babbitt. the business so long, is still doing brave soldier for whom this chapter During the two years that Mr. the big business he has done for was named was wounded on the Penniston was principal, a Literary many years. field of Gettysburg, losing his arm Society and Musical Club were as a result of the wound. He was organized, some apparatus bought, Just somehow, it makes a man one of the outstanding citizens of and the nucleus of a library. hungry when he enters Allbritten'h Murray throughout his life, having Next came Mr. H. E. Holton, who Cafe. Rudy, the genial and popu- served the people both in a business held the position for several years. lar manager, knows just what the and public capacity for many years. The school had now grown so large people want to eat and he knows how He was honored with a commission that three or four assistants were to prepare it to make it go good. as Colonel on the staff of General needed and the public term was ex- Here you get meals, lunches, sand- Bennett H. Young. tended to full nine months. wiches, in fact just what you want This chapter of the U. D. C. has Among the latter principals have to eat and always at reasonable taken an active part since its organ- been Messrs Neville, Smith, Bennett, prices. Meals and short orders are ization in the civic and community Burr, Throop, Barnes, Reed, Morri- served at all hours, and service at life of Murray, one of its outstand- son, and Brown.; their terms of this place is instant. ing deeds being the erection some office ranging from one to five years. When hungry, drop in and eat. years ago of a monument to the Con- The building was now taxed to its You will please the inner man in do- federacy's honor in' the court yard. utmost capacity and plans were al- ing so, and Rudy will appreciate This chapter sends each year to ready on foot for enlarging it, when, your patronage. the U. C. V. Home in Pewee Valley, in some unaccountable way, it Just across from the court house Louisville, a box of gifts for the Con- caught fire and was destroyed in on the east side, where welcome and federate Veterans who make that 1904. Nothing was saved of books good things to eat await all. their home. apparatus or furniture. Its loss, to The President of the chapter is many, both old and young, was like Mrs. Albert Lassiter and it has a the passing away of an old friend. Calloway's Part in the membership of twenty three, meeting --From The Murray Ledger, April, monthly in the homes of the mem- 1915. World War bers. Calloway county furnished eigl.t B. & P. W. Club hundred soldiers in the World War. The Murray Male and Of this number, some two hundrer Female Institute The Business & Professional were volunteers, while six hundred Women's Club of Murray was organ- were dratted. The first men drafted In the year of 1871, the laying ized in November of 1927 with about left Murray on September 21, 1917. of the corner-stone of Murray In- twenty charter members, Miss Mary The second on October 17, the third stitute was observed with fitting Williams being instrumental in its on February 5, 1918. The fourth ceremonies, and in 1872 the build- organization and acting as its first on May 4, and the fifth on July ing was completed and opened for president. 10, 1918. Of this number only the receiption of scholars. It was The purpose of the club was the four were killed in action. They built by a company of stock-holders promotion of community interests were Robert Hart, Henry Cunning- at a cost of $16,000, and was a neat and life amonge the working women ham, Carney Dunn, and Holland J. symmetrical building well adapted of the town. Cole. Several died of flu and sev- for school purposes. Some incred- This is the only woman's club eral were made invalids from gas ulous persons said that it was too in Murray that has its own club and exposure. Altogether, Callo- big, that there never would be rooms, this club having a beautiful way lost about twenty-five men from scholars to fill it. home in the basement of the First gunshot and disease. The bodies of The first board of trustees were National Bank. The rooms are con- all who were killed and died from Ca.pt. W. J. Stubblefield, R. L. veniently located and efficiently and disease were shipped to Calloway Ellison, R. E. Beckham, T. R. Jones, beautifully furnished and have been county for burial. Hamer Thomas Wm. Holland, Wm. Ryan. and J. C. used as the scene for many lovely died in France after his discharge. RISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-19A1

Ben Grogan straightforward business methods have built up a trade which is sur- passed by no other concern of its kind in this section. They take an active interest in all the things that are good for Calloway county, and have the respect and esteem of all who know them. They are in a position to save money for those who need anything in their line and your patronage is highly appreciated. This mammoth concern is located where it has been since 1898—Cor- ner Fourth and Main streets, in Murray. T. L. Smith, Grocer

One of the nicest, neatest and most up to date groceries in Callo- way county, is owned and operated in Murray by T. .Leslie Smith, who is assisted by his good wife, Mrs. Lucy Smith. This model establishment was opened about one year ago, since which time, by giving the pub- lic what they want and at the right price, has built up a business sec- ond to none in the city. Mr. Smith's long experience in the gro- cery business has taught him how and what to buy, and this exper- ience is passed on to customers with- out any charge. The stock is full Ben Grogan is one of the best he became interested in bank work, and complete and the fixtures are known men in Calloway county by accepting employment with the of the very best. The premises are reason of his activity in everything Bank of Murray in 1906, and has clean and attractive, and no old or worthwhile. If a thing looks good been continuously connected with shelf-worn stock is offered to the for the city of Murray and county that institution since that time, public. of Calloway, Ben Grogan will be being at the present time its active Mr. Smith and his estimable wife found at the head of the procession vice president. On November 4, will greatly appreciate your trade, in putting those things across. 1913, he was united in marriage be it large or small. You will find Mr. Grogan is a descendant of to Miss Ruth Whitnell, daughter of them eager and anxious to please the early settlers of this section. Mr. William Whitnell. He is a He was born in Calloway, near member of the Methodist church and you. Shiloh June 24, 1888, and is a a Democrat. son of the late Dr. John T. and A progressive citizen, a • success- Mrs. Edna Grogan. His education ful banker and a man who believes Calloway Loses to was obtained from Murray High and in doing things—that's Ben Gro- Detroit and Akron the Southern Normal University of gan—active vice president of the Huntingdon, Tenn. At an early age Bank of Murray and a good one. The official census for 1920 gave The firm of Sexton Brothers was Calloway county a population of 20,- Sexton Brothers organized in 1910, succeeding the 802. The 1930 official census gave firm of Sexton, Farley & Co. Calloway a population of only 17,- A history of Calloway County Originally, and back in 1898, the 662, showing a decrease of 3,140. In would be incomplete if it failed to firm did business under the name 1928 the official vote of Calloway make mention of the Sexton of McElath & Sexton. county for president was as fol- Brothers hardware and implement lows: Hoover, 1,557. Smith, 3,431. The lines carried embrace hard- house, which is one of the leading ware, farm implements, field fenc- and most successful business es- ing, stoves, leather goods, fertilizer, tablishments of this section. and in fact, everything usually Present City Officials The firm is composed of Jess carried by an up-to-date establish- Dudley and Elbert M. Sexton, sons ment of this kind. The stock is Mayor, Ed Filbeck; police judge, of Monroe and Mrs. Mary Sexton, full and complete and represents one Brooks; city attorney, John Ryan; deaceased. Monroe Sexton, father of the largest mercantile establish- city clerk, Charlie Grogan; chief of of Sexton Brothers, died in 1929. ments in not only Calloway County, police, J. F. Hays; policeman, J. H. Mrs. Mary Sexton, their mother, but in Western Kentucky as well. Orr; treasurer, E. A. Lassiter. died in 1928. The boys were born J. D. and E. M. Sexton are Councilmen: E. J. Beale, H. C. near Dover, in Stewart County, wide awake, progressive business Broach, H. E. Elliott, Dr. W. H. Tennessee. men, and by pursuing honest, Graves, R P. Holland, J. T. Wallis. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

Edna. Frances Wear and a grandson charity and good will have been•felt The Ledger & Times of the late W. 0. Wear, for many in the community since its.organiza- years editor and publisher of The tion. and Its Personnel Calloway Times. Ralph graduated This was the first organization in from Murray High School in 1925 Murray to subscribe to the college The Ledger & Times, Calloway and attended Murray State College fund at the time the drive for rais- county's official newspaper, is re- in 1927. During vacations he work- ing the fund was made, just prior cogized as one of the outstanding ed at the Calloway Times office. to the establishment of this institu- weekly newspapers in Kentucky and He is a member of the First tion in Murray. is on the Editor & Publisher Blue Christian Church and a staunch During the World War for three List as one of the 500 best (out of Democrat. .Ralph has been promin- years the club supported a French 14,000) weekly newspapers in the ent in church work since early child- orphan, which was quite an under- Unitde States. A recent survey of hood and has held many different taking for so small a band of wo- Xentuckl papers shows that The and important offices in the church. men. It has lent a. helping hand always Ledger & Times ranks in the first He was married June 15, 1930, to five in amount of news printed. to the cause of charity, only the Miss Mary Lucille Sykes, daughter past Christmas aiding quite mater- Your county's newspaper plant is of W. D. Sykes, of Stewart county, ially in the relief of some unfortu- also one of the best in Kentucky. It Tenn. Mrs. Wear's untimely death has two modern, multiple-magazine nate sick of our city. occurred October 12, 1931. One At the time of its organization Linotypes, a Goss Comet flat bed daughter, Mary Jacqueline, was the club had two honorary mem- press (installed in September, 1931) born October 1, 1931. bers, Mrs. Nannie Graves and Mrs. which prints 4, 6 or 8 pages from Ralph Wear is an able, conscien- Susan Stubblefield. Mrs. Graves re- rolls at one time, printed, folded, tious young man, admired and res- mained an active worker in the club counted and delivered at the rate of pected by all who know him for his until her death the past year. Mrs. 3,000 an hour. The plant is operat- many admirable and dependable Stubblefield is still living. ed entirely by electricity and is qualities. The club's chairman is Mrs. Rainey equipped in a thoroughly modern Ottis Lynn Valentine, ad and job manner in every department. T. Wells and has a membership of compositor and pressman, was born twenty-five, meeting once monthly. In addition to publishing the Led- May 23, 1908, on the west side of ger & Times, this plant also prints Calloway county, the son of Emerly The College News, The News and Lynn and Lyla Valentine He at- Clark & Son Truth and does a large volume of tended Murray High School and commercial job printing. Every kind took special work in music at Murray H. C. Clark and C. C. Clark, do- of printing order is executed in this State Teachers College for six years. ing business under the firm name of plant. Ottis worked for the Murray Led- Clark & Son, and located just across The foreman of the mechanical ger a year and a half before its pur- the railroad on the Eggners Ferry department is R. R. Meloan. Mr. chase by the Calloway Publishirg Highway, are prepared to do all Meloan was born March 13, 1890, Company and has since been con- kinds of automobile work and ev- in Murray, the son of John Z. Meloan nected with The Ledger & Times erything in horse shoeing and gen- and Jane Clayton Meloan. He was with the exception of a few months. eral repair work on all kinds of farm married to Miss Lura Thornton, Ottis is a member of the Murray daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. machinery and buggies and wagons. Church of Christ. On September These gentlemen are experts in Thornton, on June 10, 1914. 20, 1930, he was married to Miss their line of work and every job Mr. Meloan attended school at Gela May Pate, daughter of Mr. and turned out carries with it a guaran- Utterback in the county, and also at Mrs. N. A. Pate, who live on the west tee of satisfaction or money back Frankfort, Ky., and Murray High side of the county. He is a valued if not satisfied. School. He is a brother to John M. member of the Kentucky Stompers, Every device needed in such work Meloan and Perry G. Meloan, prom- Murray's famous orchestra of bril- is to be found in this well equipped inent newspaper men of Kentucky. liant young musicians. shop and garage. Battery charging Robert Raleigh Meloan started Ottis Valentine is another one of work on the Murray Ledger under is also done here, and Diamond gas those bright, hustling, dependable and oil are handled by this firm. 0. J. Jennings, in 1912. Thus he young men with whom it is a pleas- has spent almost 20 years working H. C. and C. C. Clark are native ure to work. He is reliable and born Calloway countians. Both have in the same building. During all he is in conscientious in his work as had years of experience• at their these years, Raleigh Meloan has his relations with all whom he meets. been an indispensable cog in the trade and have been doing business produdtion of the Murray Ledger at their present stand for the past and the Ledger & Times. There is Arts and Crafts Club two years. not a more conscientious, efficient You will find them to be honest, or likeable printer in the state of The Arts and Crafts Club was or- thoroughly reliable citizens and Kentucky than Raleigh Meloan. He ganized in 1912 at the home of Mrs. workmen, and a chance to do your is always on the job, dependable 0. J. Jennings, with Mrs. Lona Keys repairing will be highly appreciated and capable, no matter what comes acting as the club's first president. by these gentlemen. or goes. The purpose of the club was to He is a man who has earned the further, promote, advance and prop- Hilson Guier, Calloway county 4-H implicit confidence and respect of agate fancy work of all kinds and club boy, had the national senior his associates in every respect. It is the members are particularly inter- three-year-old champion heifer in the a pleasure to engage in newspaper ested in the newest and daintiest 305-day class, Proud Princess May, work in assocaition with Raleigh needlework patterns, each taking in 1928. The cow produced 784,04 Meloan. pride in the achievements of the pounds butter fat in 10 months. Ralph Wear, sports editor and others along these lines. Hilson was at that time just fifteen linotype operator of The Ledger & While the club is primarily a so- years old. He later sold the cow for Times, is the son of Linn Boyd and cial one, its influence and acts of $1,500. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 Dr. Rainey T. Wells dious man ever lived. Within a form for the benefit of his people he stone's throw of where he hitched takes hold and carries on with all his horse that morning stands a his heart and soul. The University of Kentucky recently conferred upon three million dollar educational him the degree of L. L. D. The plant, an enduring monument to his Murray State Teachers College of thought and energy, for the idea of which he is president, is a member this great institutoin originated in of the Kentucky College Association, his brain and he carried it to a suc- the American Association of Teach- cessful fruition. There is no doubt ers Colleges, and the Southern As- about that. Even his enemies, and soe:ation of Colleges and Secondary he has a few, of course, admit it. Schools. As a patron of the arts, "When Rainey Wells received a literature and the drama it has an diploma from the Murray Institute auditorium which will seat nearly as a graduate he tnen attended the five thousand persons. Unquestion- Southern Normal University for five ably its president, Rainey T. Wells, years, obtaining the A. B. and M. A. is a veritable dynamo who with 71 degrees. During this term while at assistants, equally inspired with en- school he married Miss Tennie thusiasm in their chosen work, have Diniel, a young girl who lived about established an outstanding institu- two miles •from his father's home. tion of learning in a most inviting She, too, attended the same schools. part of Kentucky—one that is show- Their revenues were scant, but by ing a most remarkable increase in The following is a biographical economy and even hardship they attendance from year to year." sketch of Dr. Rainey T. Wells, which carried on and through and after- Thus, in brief, and without was written by John M. Meloan, ward labored side by side in the high much detail, the story is told to the superintendent of state printing, on schools as teachers in Western Ken- A. P. of the little hoy who rode the request of the Associated Press rep- tucky and Western Tennessee schools big gray horse four miles to school regentatives at Frankfort, Ky. end brought up and deucated their through a blizzard and found no one "I recall very well the first time children—Mrs. Laurine Wells Lov- there because it was too cold. Its I ever saw Rainey T. Wells," said ett, Mrs. Geneve Wells Banks and ending is 11 -..ppy and the moral self- Mr. Meloan. "At that time he was Otis Stum Wells. For some time evident. And it is all true. probably 15 years old. I lived Just Rainey Wells practiced law, being across the street from the Murray engaged on one side or the other in Institute, one of the oldest educa- some of the most important cases, War Veterans Buried in tional institutions in Western Ken- both criminal and civil, in. Western Murray Cemetery tucky. It was on a morning in Kentucky and at the State Capital. January and six degrees below zero. He is an orator of rare ability and a Confederate Soldiers The snow was two feet deep. I saw versatile scholar. For many years a boy on a big gray horse coming up he has been one of the leading fig- Captain T. A. Miller, J. Guthrie the street. He put the horse in a ures in the Woodmen of the World, Churchill, E. G. Holland, W. N. stable belonging to a Mrs. Wilkin- and an auditor of that great frater- *1e, James R. Moore, J. W. Gilbert, son, his aunt, nearby, and headed nity, being frequently called to the S. C. Holcomb, J. A. Parker, R. E. for the school house. However, there head office in Omaha. He is a Pitt, R. F. Hamlin, T. M. Barnett, was no school that morning. It was member of the Masonic fraternity Rev. W. J. Beale, W. 0. Wear, Dr. too cold. BUT RAINEY WAS and a pillar of the Methodist church J. P. Humphreys, Geo. Owings, J. M. THERE, and the only one that was at Murray, his home town. For a Radford, Captain Felix Boyd, Judge there, though he had ridden more number of years he was superintend- L. C. Linn, T. W. Kirkland, J. J. than four miles in the face of a ent of the Methodist Sunday School Head, J. Lee Pitt, John E. Curd, blizzard from the home of his fa- there, and takes at all times an ac- John Z. Meloan, J. N. Williams. Tol- ther, J. K. P. Wells, a farmer who tive interest in civic and religious bert Williams. lived east of Murray, and a most ex- affairs. Politically he is an uncom- Soldiers of Mexican War cellent citizen whose word is as good promising Democrat. Mr. Wells has Capt. Edward Curd, Paris M. El- as any bond, though he is a man of no particular hobbies, though he lison, Joe Moss. moderate means. As Rainey came takes a great interest in music. At Soldiers of the War of 1812 away from the school building and one time he personally financed a 0. A. Meloan. by our home I said: 'Well, young band of 30 pieces in Murray. He has fellovi, a boy who braved this storm little time for amusements of any to go to school is likely to get an kind, being wholly absorbed in his Old Slave Receipt education, or most anything else he school work. As a member of the wants.' Rainey laughed—the same State Tax Commission for six years, D. R. Allbritten, Hazel route 2, laugh which has been a valuable he became known as perhaps the has a slave receipt which belonged asset to him through life. He has best judge of tax values in Ken- to his grandfather, John N. Allbrit- been heard in the Calloway county tucky. Previously as a member of ten, which reads as follows: court house when he was an attor- the state legislature he was one of "Received of John N. Allbritten ney, and in the state capitol when the leading members and a number six hundred and fifty dollars for a he was a member of the State Tax of important laws now on the sta- negro girl, name Catherine, age 12 Commission and member of the leg- tute books were written by him, per- years, which girl we warrant sound islature and in the Murray State sonally. Though comparatively a in body and mind and a slave for Teachers College, of which he is young man Mr. Wells has grown life and free from all other claims president and founder. Apparently gray in the service of his country. whatioever. This 4th day of De- he bubbles over with good humor, He is a. forward-looking man, and cember, 1854. Hardy Shirmer Hol- but a more serious minded and stu- when there are any tasks to per- land. G. W. Bucy, witness." HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1981

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Eliza Johnson in 1894, and before Murray's Chief of Police her death in 1927 the following ALLBRITTEN BIRTH RECORDS named children were born to their The Allbritten family of Calloway Mr. James Fleming Hays, chief union; Ester McCallon, Bessie L. county has the birth record of its of police of the city of Murray, was Canter, Clifton and Porter Hays. projenitors back to 1745 It is as born May 2, 1873, in Graves County, Mr. Hays is a member of the follows: the son of William Thomas and Methodist church of Murray and a John Allbritten, born December Mary Eliza Hays, deceased. His Democrat. 6, 1747; Mary, his wife, September education was acquired from the He is a man of fine .character and 12, 1745; they married April 14, common schools of his district while an officer who performs his duties 1767; Richard Allbritten, born May residing with his parents on their fearlessly and without partiality. 29, 1769; John Manly Allbritten, farm. Growing into manhood he Under his guardianship the moral born February 1, 1778; Sally All- continued farming until 1910, at atmosphere of Murray will always britten, May 3, 1774; Mary Allbrit- which time he accepted a position be kept in good order, and as chief as salesman with W. P. Dulaney, ten, May 22, 1781; Isaac Allbritten, of police a better man could not July 10, 1783; Elizabeth Allbritten, the merchant at Kirksey. Here he have been named for the place. September 19, 1786. continued until 1919, at which Courteous, kind and considerate time he accepted a position as with all—that's J. Fleur Hays, who Many world renowned artists have deputy sheriff of Calloway County, numbers his friends by all his ac- serving as such officer until 1927. quaintances. appeared in Murray under the aus- He then served four years as chief pices of Murray State College. A- of police of the city of Murray, More than 30 fine residences were mong them are Mable Garrison, and in January 1932 was elected to built in Murray during 1931, and Wanda Landowska, Russian Cathe- the same office again. Mr. Hays quite a number throughout the dral choir, Russian Cossack Chorus, was united in marriage to Miss county. United States Navy Band. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931 Superior Cleaners they returned to Murray and a little ner's Ferry and the store down more than three years ago purchased there, making daily trips back to the Tayne Beale bakery, thorough- Few cities the size of Murray his home. ly overhauling the place and install- can boast of having a cleaning, dye- In 1894 Mr. Bradley was united ing machinery of the most modern ing and pressing plant equal to in marriage to Miss Susie Crews, type. From the very beginning the that of the Superior Cleaners, locat- and to this union four children firm has enjoyed a fine trade which ed on North Fourth Street, in Mur- have been born, as follows: Charlie is growing from day to day. The ray, and owned and operated by Mr. Crews Bradley, who died January trade of the Parker Bros. Bakery is W. P. Dulaney. 19, 1919; Rob Bradley, district by no means confined to Murray manager for Foodtown Kitchens, Mr. Dulaney is strictly a product and Calloway county. Truck loads Inc.; Miss Frances Bradley, a of Calloway county, having been of their products are delivered born at Kirksey on July 22, 1875, teacher in the Rogers Clark school throughout Western Kentucky every at Paducah; and Edward, a member and being the son of George H. and day in the week except Sunday. Ellen Dulaney, deceased. He work- of the firm of Houston-Bradley, Owing to the increase of business doing a general insurance business ed on the farm until reaching the a new location was sought and a age of eighteen, in the meantime in Murray. Their only grandchild, building was erected a short time Rob Tilghman Bradley, lives with securing an education from the ago, built expressly for their use in Farmington High School, and later them and attends the Murray High bakery business. It is located on School. They reside in an elegant graduating as a pharmacist from the College street, near the big hotel, Louisville Pharmacy College. In home on West College street in and is equipped with everything Murray. 1896 he established a mercantile needed for producing bread and business at Kirksey which he ran pastries of the highest grade. The Mr. Bradley is a Methodist, a successfully for twenty years. Dur- show room is a thing of beauty Mason and a Democrat. He has ing this period he was the post- and attracts the attention of all been a member of the Murray School master for fifteen years, and presi- who have occasion to pass the place. Board but never asked for an elec- dent of the Bank of Kirksey for There may be bigger bakeries in tive office. six years. The business under his the larger cities, but none of them Charles Hill Bradley is perhaps management proved a financial suc- are better prepared to turn out the best known traveling salesman cess. Disposing of his interests in high grade products than Parker in Western Kentucky. For nearly 1920 he moved with his family to Brothers, and the people of this thirty years he made his territory Murray and accepted a traveling section are giving these gentlemen over bad roads, in buggies and position for a large clothing con- the support they so richly deserve. otherwise, and quit the job just cern, continuing with it for nine A modern bakery, owned and about the time our highways were years; then as field manager for operated by two of Calloway coun- ordered built. But the roads were the milk plant for one year, and ty's progressive citizens—men who never too bad for him to make his in 1930 purchased the Superior have invested heavily in order to regular trips. Mr. Bradley is one Cleaners, which he now owns. give us the best to be had any- of Calloway's most prominent and On June 15, 1901 he was married where—that's Prentice and Clifton successful business men, a worthy to Miss Maud Gingles, a• daughter Parker, owners of one of Calloway and progressive citizen and a kind, of Dr. J. T. Gingles, and this union County's foremost and successful loving and devoted father. has been blessed with three chil- enterprises. dren, Harry, Hilda and Donald. He is a methodist, a Mason and Wood- The Late Honorable man, and in politics an Independent. Chas. Hill Bradley Linn Boyd

Mr. Charles Hill Bradley, mer- It is an interesting fact and one Parker Brothers Bakery chant and owner of Eggner's Ferry, on the Tennessee, was born April in which Calloway Countians should Murray and Calloway County can 16, 1867, at Woodville, in Ballard take pride that a former represent- truthfully boast of having one of County, the son of Dr. Eddie Brad- ative of this county to the Kentucky the most modern and up-to-date ley and Mrs. Nannie Ryan Bradley, Legislature, Mr. Linn Boyd, served bakeries in Western Kentucky, deceased. • Doctor Bradley died the United States as Speaker of the owned and operated by Parker while Charles was a mere infant, Brothers, Prentice and Clifton. but the mother died in 1926 at an House of Representatives. These gentlemen are native Callo- advanced age. At an early age, This was in 1852 while he was way countians, having been born on with his widowed mother, they re- a member of Congress from Ken- the East Side of the county, the moved to Murray where the sub- tucky. sons of Mr. Craig Parker, deceased. ject attained an education from To say they thoroughly under- Murray Male and Female Institute, It is regretted that space in this stand the bakery business expresses in the meantime devoting all his edition does not permit the print- the fact very mildly. Both Pren- spare time to clerking in the store ing of a biographical sketch of Mr. tice and Clifton are master bakers, of his uncle, Mr. Nat Ryan, Sr. Boyd, whose life's story is interest- having learned the business in all Charles Hill Bradley has been a ing from the grandfather, a. brave its branches in the larger cities worker all his life. He never finds soldier of the Revolution, down where both of them held responsible time to stop, except for a minute, through the father, also a legislator, positions as bakers with the large to shake hands. For twenty-nine and on to the end of Mr. Boyd's own concerns. They give their personal years he was a grocery salesman on career when he served his country attention to their work here in the road, being connected and own- Murray, which is a guarantee that ing interests in the wholesale in the next highest office to the patrons receive the best that can grocery concerns of Noble & Over- Presidency it has to offer. be produced. by, and later with Covington Bros., Someone said of him, "Linn Boyd After serving an apprenticeship both of Paducah. After 29 years —The Farmer-Statesman, the States- and thoroughly mastering the art of service he resigned his position man-Farmer—another hickory from of baking in the City of Detroit and purchased an interest in Egg- the Democratic foremost". HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

1926, from the city of Murray, and at once set about to give the people service, spending thousands and thousands of dollars to that end. New power plants, new wells and new equipment throughout were in- stalled, in fact, the system as a whole was made modern and up-to- date. While our current comes di- rect from the power plant at May- field, the plant here is in readiness at all times to• handle breakdowns and cases of emergency, should they occur. Murray is on a loop line which starts at Mayfield, thence here, to Paris, Martin, McKenzie, Fulton, and Back to Mayfield, sup- plying also the many smaller towns along the line as well as private homes. Water is supplied from three deep wells, and is pure and healthful. In disposing of the water and light plant by the city of Murray, the property fell into the hands of a company which renders real ser- vice. The Kentucky - Tennessee Light S. Power Company is one of the best in the country, and under their management and control our city will always have satisfactory lights and water. Mr. Robert Carney is the local manager, while Mr. Claud Orr, with headquarters at Mayfield, is the dis- trict. manager. These gentelmen seek the confi- ty judge of Calloway and early in dence and good will of the public M. D. Holton life was a prominent educator. M. Diltz Holton was born at Mount through the only means they know Mr. and Mrs. Holton are the par- Sterling, Ky., October 27, 1869, the of gaining it—dependable service at ents of four daughters, namely, Mrs. son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Hol- fair rates. Hattie McConnell, wife of a Presby- ton, deceased. His education was terian minister and residing in Fort acquired from the public schools of Charter Members of Moscow, Ohio, Germantown and Worth, Texas; Mrs. Roberta Sud- Murray, Ky. Leaving school at the hoff, wife of a prominent Cincin- Murray M. E. Church age of sixteen he was employed on nati merchant; Miss Anna Diltz Hol- Following are the charter mem- ton, music instructor, and Miss his father's farm near Paducah un- bers of the Murray Methodist church Juliet Holton, student in Murray til 1888. In this year he became when it was organized in 1879: State Teachers College. shipping clerk for a tobacco ware- Mrs. Carrie McCarthy, Mrs. Josie house at Paducah, and remained Diltz Holton is a. prominent and Banks, Mrs. Mattie Watters Ligon, with that firm for two years, leav- successful insurance man, but finds John J. Waters, Mrs. Susan C. Wat- ing it to go with a dairy and cream- time to do his bit in everything that ers, Mrs. Dyar Schroeder, John ery concern at Paducah, and then, redounds to the interest of his com- Schroader, John Whitnell, Mrs. in 1892, he went to Amarillo, Texas, munity and his fellowman. He takes Martha Whitnell, Mrs. Josie Holt, when it was a cow town and worked the time to do the things that should Rev. Mac Pool, Mrs. Lenora Pool, in a, general store for a year. In be done, whether he has the time to Wilson Wheathers. 1894 he came to Murray and was spare or not, and without a cent of Mrs. Josie Banks and Mrs. Mattie admitted to the bar, having been compensation at that. Possessing as Waters Ligon are the only surviv- studying law during his leisure hours he does liberal views and a public ors at this time. January 5, 1932. t for some time. For a year he was spirit, he has been able to give much engaged in the practice of his pro- to Murray and has quickened into Two Good Clubs fession, but did not find in it any intense activity a local pride that is having remarkable results. Murray has the Rotary and Ex- more than he had in his former oc- change clubs. Both have very large cupations. His talents leading to in- memberships and regular meetings surance he took up that line of Murray Has Fine Water are held each week. During the work and has followed it exclusively past few years these organizations for many years, at the present time and Lights have done much for the city and being one of the leading life insur- county, and they stand ready at all ance agents of Kentucky. Murray has one of the best water times to further any movement that On January 25, 1899, Mr. Holton and light plants in the State of will help the county and the citi- was married to Miss Julia Kelly Kentucky, owned and controlled by zens thereof. When Rotarians and Hamlin, a daughter of Judge R. F. the Kentucky-Tennessee Light & Exchangeites get behind a move- and Laura Hamlin, both of whom are Power Company. This company ment that movement always goes deceased. He was at one time coun- purchased the plant on May 11, over the top. HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1931

Wells Hall, Dormitory for Girls, Murray State Teachers College

Administration Building, Murray State Teachers College HISTORY OF CALLOWAY COUNTY-1981

CONCLUSION

The greatest of English historians, Macaulay, and the world, nave pursued "the even tenor of their way", one of America's ablest and most brilliant writers of the content to have it said of them, as Christ said of the Nineteenth Century has said: "The history of a country women performing a deed of mercy—"they have done is best told in a record of the lives of its people." In wnat they could." They, moreover, tell of many who, conformity with this idea, this history of Calloway in the pride and strength of young manhood, left the County has been prepared. History, so-called, is but a plow and the anvil, the lawyer's office and the count- narrative of what has been accomplished by people in ing room, left every trade and profession, and at their the aggregate, and takes little note of the individual. country's call went forth valiantly "to do or die" for Yet, in its broadest and truest sense, history also com- the land which gave them birth and to which, next to prises the annals of the personal lives of those who bore their God, their highest homage was due. the heat and burden of the day, and made the greatest sacrifices, portraying the spirit which actuated them, Calloway County has produced many great men and and holding up their efforts as an example to those who women whose careers have shed lustre not only on the come afterward. history of the community in which they lived, but also on that of their state and of the nation. Not much his- In recent years, genealogical and family histories tory of this scetion of Kentucky has been recorded, and have found their proper recognition, and are in con- this fact, together with the passing into oblivion of stant and general demand. They are sought for in the much biographical information concerning those who libraries, by book and magazine writers and lecturers, have been indentified with the settlement, growth and and investigators from foreign lands as well as from all rapid development of Western Kentucky, has prompted portions of our own country, and are in daily use in all the compilation and publication of this work. In the newspaper offices. An honorable ancestry is a noble preparation of same, the data has been gained largely heritage, and the story of its achievements is a sacred by means of interviews with prominent people, who have, trust committed to its descendants, upon whom devolves by their force of character, brought this county to a the perpetuation of the record. To place that record in rank, in many respects, second to none among those com- permanent form this work is prepared, and its pages have prising the great commonwealth of which they are so been open to those whose lives have been worthy, and justly proud; and from their own lips we have gained much space has been devoted to family history. the story of their life struggles.

In every community there should be published a Generations yet unborn will greatly appreciate this record of the pioneers who laid the foundation of civiliza- work and preserve it , as •a sacred treasure. In the com- tion so broad and deep, of the old residents who upon pilation great care has been taken, and every opportunity these foundations builded so wisely and well, and of possible given those who are represented to insure cor- their successors, who have enlarged, beautified and en- rectness in what has been written, and the publishers are joyed the munificent results; for this is afforded an ef- giving to their patrons a work of few errors of conse- fective method of keeping green the memory of those to quence. The sketches of many will be missed in the whom honor is due for their useful activities and worthy work. For this the compiler is not to Mane. Not having lives. In this work will be found personal sketches of a proper conception of the work, some refused to give many whose lives are worthy of imitation of genera- information necessary to compile a biography, while tions yet to come. They tell of many who out of limited others were indifferent. In some instances men could advantages and, ordinary environments have become never be found, though repeated calls were made at great men, and whose influence extends throughout the their places of business. To those who have given co- land. They tell of men who have risen from the lower operation in the preparation of this work, and to those walks of life to prominence in business, professional, who have so kindly contributed articles of historical in- social, political and official life. They tell of those in terest, we make grateful acknowledgement. every walk of life who have striven to succeed, and E. A. JOHNSTON, Compiler record how success has usually crowned their efforts. They tell also of many who, not seeking the applause of LEDGER & TIMES, PUBLISHERS. The Ledger & Times "Kentucky's Most Progressive Weekly Newspaper"

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