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CHRISTMAS 1905 IN Bethesda Community of Trigg
Editor Record - It has been a long time since I wrote to your valuable paper, but have greatly enjoyed reading the letters written by other correspondents especially Dr. John Cunningham's letters. I see quite a
number of marriages in the last issue of your paper, several with whom I am personally acquainted and wish them all much happiness. We had a nice time during the holidays, although there was but few entertainments given.There was a pound supper at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Waymond Litchfield on last Monday night. The weather being very unfavorable, the crowd was not nearly so large as it would have been had the weather permitted. But a sumptuous supper was served, including everything anyone might desire, and all present seemed to enjoyt hemselves and feel welcome.
There has been a considerable amount of visiting and moving among our neighbors lateley.
Miss Ida Faughn visited the Misses Russell during the holidays.
Mrs. Roxie Hall visited her brother, Jack Mitchell and wife, at the place formerly known as the Dotson residence and her parents near Blue Spring during the holidays.
Ferdie Carpenter met with a very painful accident last week. While running in pursuit of game, holding a double-barrel, breach-loading gun, with hammers back, he slipped and fell and the discharge bursted his gun, the
splintered flying in his face inflicted a painful wound.You know it is "ever good thing must come to an end, and we suppose our fun and frolics came to an end on old Xmas night by Green Parker giving a tobacco stripping and stag dance, which was reported awful funny; and after
the sweet comes the bitter, for we are all scared half to death about small-pox. Bethesda school was dismissed on account of that dreadful disease. Several people near here have been vaccinated while several others have
small-pox. BILL.
DEC 1905 - Jan 1906MR. W.C. LYNN Returns to Trigg County After an Absence of Forty-Seven Years.
We had the pleasure yesterday morning of a call from Mr. W.C. (Tobe) Lynn of Dallas, Texas, who is here on a visit to his niece, Mr. J.W. McKinley. Mr. Lynn was born and raised in what is now known as the old John Dyer place, on the Cadiz and Canton pike, four miles west of here. He was born in 1837 and lived in this county until 1858, when he moved to the Purchase country. He joined the Confederate army in 1861 and went through the war. After the war he located in Ballard county, where he was married to Miss mollie E. Holton, aunt of Mrs. McKinney. In 1874 he moved to Texas, where he has since lived, this being his first visit back to Kentucky, and his first visit to Trigg county since he left it in 1858. Mr. Lynn has been living in Dallas for thirty-three years, and his wife and three of his eight children are still living. He is a carpenter by trade. He is a most interesting
conversatinalist and this was one of the most pleasant and interesting calls we have had for a long time. He will be here about a week longer.
JAN 1906 WEDDINGGreen - Sivills --Trigg County Young People Marry in Tennessee
Mr. Chess Green and Miss Maude Sivills of the Dorcey neighborhood were united in marriage at Weaver Store, Tenn., last Sunday. Esq. John Pryor performing the ceremony. Misses Ophia and Effie Rose were the attendants.
The bride is a very popular young lady of the neighborhood and a daugher of Esq. Andy Sivills, while the groom is a young farmer and stands well in his community.
1905 - Christmas WeddingMarriage of Popular Couple Near Jallen; Groom a Popular Cadiz Man
The Hopkinsville New Era - makes the following mention of the marriage of Mr. Thomas Corbin Van Cleve, of this city, and Miss Elsie Baker , of Jullen. Mt. Thomas C. Van Cleve and Miss Elsie Baker were united in matrimony Tuesday afternoon at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Julia Baker, in the Julien vicinity. It was one of the most interesting nuptial events of the year in South Christian society. The ceremony which was performed promptly at 2:30 o'clock was beautiful and impressive, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. Mr. Kirtley, the parlor had been handsomely decorated for the occasion. The wedding march was played b y Miss Berta Stowe, and the musical program included a sweet solo by Miss Annie Stowe. The maid of honor was the bride's sister, Miss Alberta Baker, and the best man was Mr. Bernice Penick, of Elkton. The attendants were Miss Carrie Baker and Mr. Harry Gaines, Miss Irma Goodwin, of Cerulean, and Mr. Frank Baker, Miss Polly Graves, of Mayfield and Mr. Dan Owsley, Miss Ermine Van Cleve and Mr. L. Aubrey Tuggle. The ushers were Mr. Emmett Jones and Mr. Frank Canless. After congratulation and good wishes Mr and Mrs. Van Cleve
left for the residence of the bridegroom's father, Mr. J.J. Van Cleve, near this city, on the Clarksville pike, where an elegant reception was held in their honor. The bride is a lovely and accomplished young woman and has
many friends and admirers in this city, where she was formerly a student at Bethel Female College. Mt. Van Cleve is a popular young gentleman and a business man of fine capacity. He has a lucrative and responsible position with Terry, White & Co., of Cadiz. Mr. and Mrs. Van Cleve will remain in the county a few days and then go to Cadiz to reside.
1905 WEDDINGSDecember 1905
Cadiz Record
MADE HAPPY, HOOKER ATWOOD AND MISS MABEL MORRIS JOINED IN WEDLOCK
Mr. Robert H. Atwood and Miss Mabel Morris were married on December 28th at the bride's home two miles north of Cadiz. Edq. George L. Cunningham performed the ceremony. Mr. Atwood is the son of the late Tom Atwood and is a clever and industrious young farmer. His bride is a daughter of Mr. Ross R. Morris. She is a very beautiful girl and a favorite in society.WILSON-HICKS
Well -known Couple Married December 22nd
Mr. Alfred Wilson and Miss Alice Ricks were married December 22nd at the home of the bride six miles west of Cadiz. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E.H. Cunningham, and Mr. Forney Wilson and Miss Julia Bridges, Mr Albert Sholar and Miss Ora Futrell were the attendants. Mr. Wilson is an only son of Alley Wilson, deceased, and is one of Trigg's most substantial young farmers. His bride is the beautiful daughter of Joe Lee Ricks and a social favorite. They will reside on John Randolph's farm near Oakland.
January 12, 1905
GIFT FROM CALIFORNIA 1905CHRISTMAS PRESENT FROM CALIFORNIA
One of the most valuable and highly appreciated presents received in Cadiz during the recent holidays was a large box of fruit sent to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Alexander by mr and Mrs. Price Sartain, of Lincoln, California. In
the box were all sorts of grapes, nuts, fruits, fine wines of various brands, a box of cigars, and many other things which grow in abundance in California and to say that it is appreciate is to put it mildly. Mr. Sartain was formerly Miss Lottie Sanders whose father moved from Trigg county in 1850. She and her husband spent several days here last summer on a visit. Mt. Sartain is a prominent business man, being owner of several fine hotels in California.
CHRISTMAS 1943 Cadiz RecordA long period of anxiety was broken this week for Mr and Mrs H.P. Hooks when letters were received from both of their sons, Charles, U.S. Marine Corp and now stationed in the South Pacific and Elliott, U.S. Navy somewhere in the Atlantic. Both boys report they are fine and wish all their friends the Seasons Greetings.
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Friends of Sgt Wilton Fort and Miss Hattie Bridges have received the news of their marriage which was consummated in St Louis, Mo on December 20, 1943. Sgt Fort had been home on a short furlough visiting friends and relatives in the city and county and Miss Bridges held a position in Evansville, Ind, at the time of the marriage. The young couple left immediately after the ceremony for Amarillo, Texas.
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James Malcolm Riggin
Despite warnings about casualties by high ranking military officials, and despite the warnings of our own knowledge concerning war and the resultant casualties the news of a native son being killed in action lays a heavy hand on all who were acquainted with or intimately knew the brave lad who gave his all. Such was the shocking news which reached our county last December 23, when official sources informed H.C. Riggin of the death during action of his son James Malcolm Riggin, more familiarly known by all as “Goober”. He was a member of the United States Marine Corp and was on duty somewhere in the Pacific when he was killed. The very fact that he wore the Marine Corp uniform fulfilled the greatest of this young mans ambitions, for a place with the corp was his fondest dream. He was born June 22, 1924, the son of H. Claud and Ila Rogers Riggin and spent all of his early life in Cadiz, he received his primary education in the Cadiz Graded School and entered Trigg County High School in 1939. During his four years at T.C.H.S. he was an outstanding sport star, being the quarter back of the football team for 3 years, 1940, ‘41, ‘42 and participated in basket ball. Possibly the best tribute we know of was given by two of his team mates who said “Malcolm was the toughest and fastest man who has ever played on the Trigg County team, and he was never afraid to go through” --- these same characteristics we have no doubt were displayed in the “game” he was playing at the time of his death. After graduation from T.C.H.S. he entered the mechanical school conducted by the N.Y.A. at Murray, finishing this course he was employed for a short time in a submarine factory in the East. In October 1942 he enlisted in the Marines and took his ‘boot’ training at Paris Island. In December of 1942 he joined his scrapping buddies who were already making history in the south Pacific and it is known that ‘Goober’ participated in many of the engagements in the Islands of that area, doubtlessly with the same skill and tenacity he displayed during his football career. Surviving are his father and three sisters, Juanita McAtee of Henderson, Dorothy and Reva Mae of Cadiz. This is the second loss the Record has sustained from its official family since November 7, 1942.
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Word was received this week that Thomas Reed Franklin, Golden Pond, is now undergoing his “boot” training at the Great Lakes Naval Training station at Great Lakes, Il.
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Pvt David Hudson, son of Mr and Mrs. C.C. Hudson of Golden Pond has recently been transferred from Ft Benjamin Harrison to Camp Atturbury, In.
Trigg Co Cadiz Record PERSONALSMrs Bruce Lane, popular teacher of Trigg County High, was the holiday guests of her mother, Mrs Julian Calhoun of Lyon County.
Mr and Mrs Ross Traverse of Chicago, were visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Gus Keller, last week.
Mr and Mrs Erby Cruce and children, Judy and Butch, Henderson, were the week end guests of H.C. Riggin and family.
Mr H.B. Foster, Mr and Mrs Douglas Foster and family, Mr and Mrs Doris Foster, Delmar, Madison and Wallace Foster, and Mrs Christian all of Hopkinsville were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Hugh Foster.
Miss Addie Lee Thompson spent several days last week in Nashville as the guest of Mrs Phillip Thompson.
Mrs G.P. Thomas has returned to her home after having been the guest of her sister in Hopkinsville.
Rev and Mrs T.C. Morrison and family spent the holidays in Burksville, Ky.
Miss Bird Shaw had as guests during the holiday season Dr and Mrs W.G. Morgan, Mt Sterling, Ky, and her cousins, Cpl Robert C Koontz of Camp Campbell, and Mrs Koontz of Pittsburg, Pa.
Mrs Dave Oatts spent the Christmas holidays with her daughters, Mrs Ebert Ketchum and family at Hopkinsville.
Mary Louise Keatcham Hopkinsville, spent from Tuesday until Sunday with her grandmother, Mrs Dave Oatts of Cadiz.
Pvt “Boot”Sumner returned to his post at camp in Indiantown Gap, Pa last week after spending a Christmas furlough with his parents, Mr and Mrs Garland Sumner.
Mrs Garland Sumner who fell and broke her shoulder on Christmas day is reported improving nicely.
Mr and Mrs Rikeman Crute of Bauxite, Ark, are spending the holidays with his mother and other relatives and friends.
Miss Virginia Shaw returned to Detroit this week after spending several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Collis Shaw and Mrs Thurman Shaw.
Pvt Jessie F Ezell spent a short furlough with his mother, Mrs Bailey Mize, last week, he is now stationed at Fort Benning, Ga.
Mrs Marion Stallons, who has been sick is able to be up.
Staff Sgt Cornelius M Knight son of Mrs Jim Stallons spent a 5-day furlough with his family last week, he left Monday for his camp in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Mr and Mrs W.T. Green, Dickson, Tenn, spent the holidays with Mrs Greens’ parents, Mr and Mrs Jim Stallons.
Miss Lorene and Leona Ezell of Mayfield, spent the holidays with their parents, Mr and Mrs W.L. Ezell.
Sgt John D Coyle, Camp Hood, Texas arrived Wednesday of last week to visit his family, East of Cadiz.
Mrs Gray Rutland underwent a major operation Tuesday, Dec 28, at St Thomas Hospital, Nashville, Tenn, and is improving nicely.
Mrs J.T. Flemming and little son of Hopkinsville were visitors of her mother, Mrs Lillian Edwards, several days last week.
Mr and Mrs H.L. Cherry, Lock E, have purchased the Small residence on Line Street, but do not contemplate moving until spring.
Mr and Mrs Sam Cannon and children, Clarksville, Ala, spent Christmas week with Mr and Mrs Lacy Cannon and J R Cannon.
Mr and Mrs Elbert Colson and son of Grand Rivers, spent Sunday of Christmas with Mr and Mrs Lacy Cannon and J.R. Cannon.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Cannon and children, Canton, spent Sunday of Christmas week with Mr and Mrs Lacy Cannon and J.R. Cannon.
Miss Jeanne Ventura, Evansville, In spent holidays with her mother Mrs George Cameron.
Mr Ben Gore, Anderson, Indiana spent the holidays with his wife Mrs Ben Gore and daughter Mary.
Mary Virginia Major, Paris, Tenn, spent the holidays with her mother, Mrs Louis Major.
Mr Johnny Dodds, of Evansville; Miss Elois Light and Mrs J.H. Alllen and daughter Jane of Mayfield, were visiting Mr and Mrs Eliez Light, Christmas day.
Mr and Mrs Elzie Light and family who have been living in Graves county for the past year have moved to their farm in Trigg county.,
Edward Headley Jr, who has a position with the L & N Railroad at Anniston, Ala; spent the Christmas week end at home.
Miss Sarah Gardner and Mrs David Gardner, Bowling Green, were guests over the week end of Mr and Mrs F. B. Wilkinson and Miss Lida Wilkinson.
Mr and Mrs Phil E Chappell and daughter, Mary were dinner guests Christmas day of Mr and Mrs E.W. Malone.
Mrs John Stites, Hopkinsville was the dinner guest of Mr and Mrs T.H. Fuqua last Monday, December 27.
Charles Malone spent several days during the Christmas holidays with his aunt, Mrs J.N. Easelstyn of Reidland, Ky.
Sam S Boyd, Jr spent from Monday to Wednesday of last week with his sister Mrs J. H. Burton and Dr Burton of Morganfield.
Mrs Lillie Ellis, Hopkinsville is visiting her sisters, Mrs P.A. Blane and Mrs. E.T. McCarty.
Mrs Grace Hall visited her daughter, Mrs Freeman Teuton and Mr Teuton of Lawrenceburg, Ind during the holidays.
Mrs Ruth Piercy and son, Robert Bentley spent Christmas with Dr Paul Cunningham of Central City.
Pfc Charles Ray Stephens spent the holidays with his parents, Mr and Mrs Bingham Stephens. He left yesterday to return to duty at Memphis.
Cpl R.W. McCord, Ft Benning Ga, spent the holidays with his wife and Mr and Mrs Otis Moorefield.
Miss Frances Street who has returned to the University of Kentucky after spending the holiday vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs Edward Street Sr.
William Barry Wallace, Hopkinsville is spending a part of the holidays with his aunt, Mrs Standrod Wallace and Mr Wallace.
A cablegram received Dec 26 by Mr and Mrs W.C. Hammond from their son, William P Hammond, somewhere in the Pacific, states that he was fine and wishing each of his friends at home a very Merry Christmas.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Hughes spent the week end with Mrs Hughes parents, Mr and Mrs W.C. Hammonds of Cerulean Road.
CHRISTMAS WEDDINGS 1943Two of the most popular and well known members of the younger set of the city were married Jan 1 at Madisonville, Ky. They were Miss Jean Martin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Martin and Harold W. Witty, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Witty. The wedding was solemnized at 5:30 p.m. of January 1 at the home of the presiding minister, the Rev. Albert C. Wychoff, 543 Union Street, Madisonville, Ky. The only attendants were Miss Louise Cunningham, Cadiz and Miss Lois Clark, Louisville.
Mr and Mrs Jack Banister announce the marriage of their daughter, Thelma, to Arrice Lancaster, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Lancaster last December 24 at the Second Baptist Church in Hopkinsville. The ceremony was performed by Dr. L.E. Martin. The attendants were Edith Banister, and James Campbell of
Princeton. Miss Banister is a graduate of T.C. H. class of ‘4l and for the past eleven months has been employed with the Cadiz Selective Service Board. Mr lancaster is a farmer of the county.
December 1943Mr and Mrs John W Chambers of Golden Pond, celebrated their Golden Anniversary last December 24. They were married in Ironton, Ky in 1893 and have spent most of their married life in the “between the rivers” section.
They spent a few years living in Paducah. This couple have five children living, Wallace Chambers of Golden Pond, Martha Long, John Eddy?,Gertie Baker and Bonnie all of Detroit Mich. Mr and Mrs Chambers are life members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, commonly known as Mormons.
Cadiz Record... January 1944
Edward Thomas, former student at T.C.H left recently for the Navy. Ed was a member of the ‘42 football squad.
A greeting card was received from James Rogers A.R. M. 3/c W P 215 Fleet P.O. New York, N.Y. He is a ‘42 graduate of T.C.H.
A very interesting letter was received from A/S Edwin Kenneth Dyer. Kenneth considers himself very fortunate to be a cadet in the Air Corps since it is “America’s finest branch of service” (Quoting Kenneth) he says he has
picked up some valuable academic and athletic training.He has begun his two-weeks processing period after which he hopes to become a pilot. He asked for letters from any or all of the students and teacher here. Kenneth
is remembered to T.C.H. as the ‘tenor half’ of the “Dyer-Henderson” duet.Another letter extending his appreciation for “The Wildcat,” was received from Smith Simmons, F-1/c U.S.S. Briareus, care Fleet Post Office, New York, N.Y. He is now on a ship having been transferred from a smaller ship in August. Due to government regulations he could not tell the name of the ship. Smith says he liked New York fine while he was there. He is a 1940 graduate.
Doug Wallace, a former student has been home recently. he is one of the few T.C.H students now in the paratroopers division. He is a 1942 graduate.
James Graham, former member of the junior class, left recently to take his Marine boot training in California.
A ‘40 graduate of here, Cpl Marshall Cooper, 781st Bmb, Sqd. Army Air Base, McCook, Nebraska, wrote to the school this week expressing his appreciate for “The Wildcat”.
H.C. Hunter, a junior at T.C.H and former football and basketball player here, was subject to leave December 17 for the army. Since all calls for December were cancelled, he will not leave until January.
Marine Pfc Ray Stephens left December 16 for Memphis where he reported to the Marine Hopital. Ray spent the Christmas holidays at home.
Pvt John Grigsby has been home recently. he is stationed at Camp Breckinridge.
John D. Minton, now a Naval Ensign, has been home recently. John a ‘42 graduate, held membership in various clubs and classes at school.
Clifford Jefferson of the U.S.N. spent Christmas at home.
Jackie Parrrent, of the Army Air Corps, is in the hospital at Syracuse, N.W. as a result of an ankle injury.
C.D. Bridges has passed his examination for the Army Air Corps.
Billy Ray Adams left December 13 for the Marines.
Sgt Boyd Mitchell, USMC, arrived in Cadiz yesterday on a furlough. “Mickie” has been stationed in the South pacific War Zones.
Marine Pvt Thomas E. Crisp has been transferred to Newport, Rhode Island.
It has been learned that Lacy Wallace is now in Pompeii, Italy.
A most interesting letter was received this week from a former graduate of here, Cpl Clifford A Wallace. We will print the letter in full in a later issue of this paper.
A letter received this week from a ‘39 graduate, Cpl Robert McAtee, who is now in Sicily. Since being in the Army, Robert has traveled extensively both within the United States and abroad. he was stationed in New York,
Indiana, Texas and California. After leaving the States, he next set foot on land in North Africa just before the fighting ended there. This was near Iran. He next moved to Tunis and Bizerte, and later to Sicily. Since
leaving California, Cpl McAtee has not seen a person from Cadiz or Trigg County, he being the only one from her in his outfit.Layton Tuggle, Trigg High’s first graduate to be commissioned to the rank of Lieutenant, briefly outlined to the student body assembly on December 8th the training which he has received since he was called to duty in the Army Air Corps in January 1943. Lt Tuggle entered T.C.H. at mid-term of his sophomore year (1938) and has an all A and B scholastic record. Layton played football at T.C.H his junior and senior years, making honorable
mention as guard on the all-state football team when he was a senior. After graduation from Trigg in 1940, Tuggle attended Western State Teachers’ College at Bowling Green for two years where he took an industrial arts course. He took the examination for the Air Corps in February, 1943 making the highest score on record for the test 139 or 150 possible points. On July 22, 1942 Layton enlisted in the Reserves for the Air Force and was
called for active duty on January 9, 1943. He has been stationed at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, since his induction, and was graduated as a navigator Saturday, December 4, 1943, becoming a second lieutenant. In the
afternoon Lt. Tuggle spoke to the T.C.H. aeronautics class and explained the different types of navigation, the duties of a navigator, and other things of interest to the class. At the end of his furlough, he reported to Boise,
Idaho, for duty. lt Tuggle is the son of Mr and Mrs Norris Tuggle, Cadiz.
OBITUARY 1899 - HARRIS
May 22, 1899 Cadiz Record.Young Wife Dead
Mrs. Doss Harris Expires of ConsumptionMrs. Doss Harris died Monday morning at the home of her husband on Blue Spring of consumption. She had been sick for several months, and her death was not unexpected. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, and leaves a husband and six small children. She was a daughter of Mr. James Mitchell and a sister of A.C. Mitchell, formerly deputy postmaster at this place. The remains were interred at Blue Spring burying burying ground Monday afternoon in the presence of a large number of friends.
THREE BROTHERS DIE - 1918November 15, 1918
Three Brothers Die Within A Week From the Epidemic Raging in CountyMr. And Mrs. John Randolph Lose Three Sons and Others Are Quite Sick Mr. And Mrs. John H. Randolph, who lived near Oakland, have the deepest sympathy of many friends in the sorrows that the influenza epidemic have brought to their home during the past week. Three sons have died and several other members of the family are seriously ill of the trouble. Mr. Randolph himself has been quite sick but Mrs. Randolph has escaped any
serious illness from it.
On last Friday Bryon Randolph their third son aged sixteen, died, Curtis, the second son, aged nineteen, died on Monday of this week and on Tuesday Ralph the fourth son; passed away. He was twelve years of age the day of
his death.
These were all splendid young men, and the deepest sympathy is felt by every one for the heart broken father and mother.
For several days it was almost impossible to get any one to assist in looking after the sick, but a number of people who have had it are now going to the home of Mr. Randolph and rendering all the aid possible in this
trying conditions that prevail in the home.
October 23, 1911
Oldest Citizen
Probably In Trigg County Passes Away
Sackville B. Dyer Dead At Age of Ninety ThreeMr. Sackville B. Dyer, probably the oldest citizen in Trigg county, died last Monday afternoon at the residence of Mr. John F. Darnall, near Maggie, where he had made his home for the past six years.
Mr. Dyer was born near Leatherwood, Henry County, Va., on June 18th 1818, but came to Kentucky when quite a young man. He was engaged in the mercantile business at Cadiz. Tobaccoport, Tenn, and Princeton until the spring of 1852, when he joined a company of about one hundred men to go to the gold fields of California, which trip was made overland, and required about six months to reach their destination. He remained in the West for over forty-five years, returning to Kentucky and Cadiz about 1898 or 1899, where he has since made his home, and was probably about the last one of this company of men who left Princeton, Ky., in 1852.
He was never married, and only leaves one brother now living, Capt. Ben F.Dyer, of Acton, Pittsylvania county, Va. He was also an uncle of Capt. F.O. Terry and George A. Terry and Mrs. El Hopper, Mrs. W. C. White and Mrs.M. A. Mc Carty, of this place, and Mrs. Mary Burnett at Paducah. He came of a long lived family, his mother having died at the age of 94, and his brothers and sisters living to be very old men and women. He had twin uncles who lived to be 97 years old, and several others who lived to be over ninety.
His death was caused from old age, and we understand that he did not have an ache or pain, but only complained or feeling tired and worn out. His remains were laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the Terry lot in the old
cemetery here.
February 8, 1912
Over 5,000 Persons Have Been Married By Justice Liggett At Metropolis
His Fees Amount to About $5,000 All Given To CharityA recent dispatch from Paducah says: Since he has held the office of Justice of the Peace, Judge Thomas Liggett, of Metropolis, Ill., has made a record for number of marriages and generosity that probably have few, if any
equals in the United States, everything considered. Approximately he has married 2,700 couples of 5,400 persons. Under the statues of Illinois a Justice can charge but $2. for performing a marriage ceremony. He often is
given more, and frequently less. In once instance Justice Liggett loaned the groom $10, never to see or hear of him again. He never turned a couple away because they did not have the money to pay for the ceremony. Judge
Liggett is also a successful pension attorney, and his record as such the last thirty years will equal that of his marriage record. He has served as a Justice of the Peace since April, 1901. He estimtes that his fees for
marriages will total $4,000 to $5,000. Every cent of the money has been donated to charity. Judge Liggett is a philanthropist and a devout Christian. His acts of charity have not been paraded before the public but
he has done a great work for the poverty stricken and fallen.People of four score years, have been married by him. One time h married a man 75 years old to a girl of 16. She, of course, had parental consent. He has performed several marriages of couples more than 70 years old. The youngest couple he ever married was a groom of 16 and a bride of 14.
Several times he has married the same people twice. In one instance a couple was married in less than an hour after the woman had obtained a divorce. The costs of the suit had not been paid, and she was arrested and
thrown into jail on the charge of bigamy. She was tried, convicted and sentenced to a year in the penitentiary. After serving her term the couple went to Metropolis and was married again by Judge Liggett.In another instance another couple was married and crossed the Ohio River to Kentucky and landing the girl's father and brother were waiting for the fray that followed. The groom whipped both the father and son in a fist fight. Afterward they shook hands and lived happily together.
Judge Liggett married one couple one afternoon about 4 o'clock. While waiting for a boat to take them home the girl's father crossed the river in a skiff, caught the young bride and took her back home leaving the young
husband to lament his loss. The next day the latter obtained a writ of replevin for his wife, obtaining her by law. Afterward, by mutual consent, they went to livewith the bride's parents.One dark night the Justice waded through the mud for a mile to marry a poor boy and girl. After the ceremony the groom took the Justice out of the room and asked what his bill was. The Justice answered nothing. The groom
exclaimed: "Good, I have on 35 cents and the clothes I stand in." For six months that couple slept on a pallet on the floor, with poverty staring them in the face. They hustled and adopted the plan of pay as you go. People
learned to trust them. The husband later secured a position of buying lumber for a large concern. Today he owns a large furniture house worth $10,000. This example does away with the theory that poor people should not
marry.Out of eighty two persons who promised to pay Justice Liggett for the ceremony after they arrive home only five responded.
On one occasion the Justice married five couples at one time, probably a record unequaled. Several times he has married three couples and double wedding are numerous.Illinois, Kentucky, Tennesse, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana and Ohio, have been the principal states in their order named to furnish bridal parties.
A prayer proceded each ceremony which is adopted to suit the occasion, generally after the following manner. "Will you take each other to live together, after God's laws and ordinance, as husband and wife to love, honor
and cherish each other forsaken all others, cleaving only to each other as long as you both will live?Then placing his hand upon theirs as a representation of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit he pronounced them husband and wife. Justice Liggett always furnishes a marriage certificate 16x20 rich and poor alike with or without
pay.
February 1899
Cold-Snap TalesProf. Ottoway Tart, one of Trigg's gayest bachelors, just on his first legs related his experiences with the coldest weather he ever saw. It was on the morning of the 13th instant that being almost frozen, he arose and made
a roaring log fire, and while busy shifting first one side and then the other toward the fire in the enjoyment of his pipe, an icicle formed on his pipe stem wholly unnoticed by him until he accidentally knocked it off, and
thinking it was his lead pencil, he was astonished his fingers discovered his mistake. Et some new specks and a lady, Ot.Gordon Hammond's pet calf fell in a pond during the cold weather, and but for the tender care of its master would doubtless have frozen to death. Gordon, in his affectionate manner, wrapper the poor creature in a blanket
and took it to the house and placed it before the fire in his own private room. The calf made no resistance to all this proceeding, and Gordon himself retired at the usual hour without molesting it. About midnight, however, he was awaken by the chilling blasts of the north pole and the ingratitude of the calf. The animal had made way with all the covering on the bed, and Gordon awoke just in time to witness the disappearance of a pair of sock and the right leg of his Sunday trousers. The ungrateful creature was immediately shoved out into the cold, while it was with heroic effort that Gordon spent the remained of the night to escape the fate that seemed to await his calf the afternoon before.A cistern on Elmo Jone's farm froze over that coldnight last week and Charley Wallis says his cistern had ice an inch thick on it the next morning. Inf act, there is but one place we know of that did not freeze over that morning. We have not heard from that, however, but from all reports connected with it, take it for granted that it didn't.
1894 - PEE DEE POETRY
Dec 1894
PEE DEE
The little village called pee Dee
Is neither large nor great.
I never saw the little place
But once till here of late.I rode a sorrel horse through there
En route to Bennettstown;
I hired him from a livery man,
And paid the money down.It was a hot day in July -
I stoped and got a drink;
And of the charms around that place,
I did not one time think.I went on down to Bennettstown,
And came back home next day;
I saw no charms about Pee Dee,
And did not care to stay.I most forgot the little place
Until I heard the boys
About Montgomery connect
With it their sweetest joys.I own I was somewhat surprised
At Burnett, Pleas, and Joe
When they would leave the girls'round home,
And off to Pee Dee go.But now I've been up there myself,
And seen with my own eyes
The pretty girls around Pee Dee;
And now 'tis no surprise.I met Miss Fannie first of all,
And thought her real sweet.
It is a great pleasure to me
Such girls as she to meet.The next I met was Lizzie B.
She is so nice and sweet
That I could almost bow me down
And worship at her feet.I saw Miss Commie next, I think
The first time that we met
She looked so neat I could but think
I'd like her for my pet.
Then later on my eyes admired
The beauties of Miss Nelll,
I'm sure the charms of this sweet girl,
No human tongue can tell.Miss Mattie, too I skind and good.
She set my heart astir;
And if I were a Methodist,'
I'd surely sit to her.Miss Lizzie R. was last of all -
We met on Sunday night;
She won me with her smiling face
And with her eyes so brightI dream of those sweet girls at night,
I think of them all day;
I keep my shoes blacked all the time,
With toes turned up that way.NERO
Montgomery, Kentucky December 13, 1894.
SENTINEL 1898
August 11, 1898
Under the Shade of the "Drunken White Oak;" or "Lone Sentinel," of Ft. Donaldson, Tenn.EDITOR TELEPHONE: - Enclosed I send you a wilted leaf which I have just plucked from a lower limb of the historic and battle-scarred "Drunken White Oak," or "Lone Sentinel," standing in the midst of the great battlefield of Ft. Donaldson, Tenn., under whose shade I am now seated writing this letter.
This grand old tree has a history perhaps surpassing any tree in the South, and is known by old soldiers and travelers all over the United States. Standing on a high hill two miles south-west in the fork of the roads - one
leading to Linton, Ky., and the other to Ft. Henry, enn. The name -"Drunken White Oak" - was given to it on a county of the numerous drunken difficulties which occurred here long before the war. It being a point of
separation, drunken men returning home from Dover, Tenn., would often have bloody encounters and thrilling scenes around this tree. The name "Lone Sentinel" originated while the Confederates were building the fort on
account of being the only tree left standing in the fort, and for a mile around it all others being cut down in order to use them as a defense against attacks of the enemy.An old ex-Confederate, "who was an eye witness, informs me that the first shell fired from the Federal gunboats passed through the top of this tree, tearing off many limbs from its body - the shell, bursting further on,
killed a number of Confederates in the trenches. For days the battle raged in all its fury, and the old tree, wounded and scarred from summit to base, stood the storm of battle but never moved from its original position.
Thousands of both the Gray and Blue were shot down within a mile of this old oak, and the bones of amny a mother's son still lies sleeping in the hills that surround it; and the death and destruction that followed in the wake
saddened the hearts and homes of an entire nations. Yet the old oak lived on. Its wounds were finally healed by future's balm; its broken and shattered limbs were replaced by new ones, and its name has passed into
history, which now notes it as one of the nation's historical landmarks.Thirty-six long years have passed and gone since the smoke of battle cleared from around it. A new generation has been born, and a new forest covers the
surrounding hills.Thousands of the survivors of Ft. Donaldson have gone to their reward, with only a scattering few remaining. Some have been here since the battle; others have never returned; but I venture to say the old "Lone Sentinel," as
it then stood, is fresh in the memory of every old soldier who took part in the fight on either side. If this old tree could talk, a volume written by it would be worth the weight in gold.Finally, after standing the storms of more than a hundred wint4ers; after living through a half-dozen generations; after the Red man of the forest, the early pioneer hunter, the "drunkard," the warrior, and the statesman,
alike have "rested under her shade." After standing guard for 36 years over the graves of the sleeping soldier, a passing cloud, on the first day of August, sends a bolt of lightning through its grand old summit and parts
asunder its vital body from top to bottom. Thus ends the life of the tree that marks the events of many a human encounter that this letter will call up in the minds of those who read it.Kindly hand the enclosed leaf to the secretary of Lloyd Tilghman Camp, Cadiz, Ky., with my compliments. That body will doubtless appreciate it and file it away among its archives, as the "Lone Sentinel," around which many
of them fought, will soon disappear, and this leaf may be the only vestage of it preserved. The one I send you kindly dispose of at your pleasure, and oblige.
Yours very truly, L. HAYDON
DID YOU KNOW - Written about 1912DID YOU KNOW
That the first bank established in Cadiz was about 1868 or1869, and was owned and conducted by W. J. Bacon & Co? The business was of short duration and limited capacity. It was a private institution, and when it went under, quite a number lost their all in its collapse. This was followed by a brokerage business successfully conducted by Mr. Thomas H. Grinter, the father of Mr. D. L. Grinter, and was so successfully conducted that it was said "that no man ever lost a cent in dealing with Esq. Grinter." The Bank of Cadiz was established later followed by the Trigg County Farmers Bank, and late by the present Cadiz Bank.
That as late as 1871 Cadiz had no livery and feed stable. There were a few citizens who had horses and rattle-trap buggies for hire and when the boys wanted to take a buggy ride, these privately owned outfits were called into service. The horses were often balky, and such "old timers" as Judge Crenshaw, Frank Street and Henry Wilkinson could give laughable experiences if permitted to deal in reminiscences. Gill & Summers, about the time referred to established a stable about where the Cadiz garage now stands, and they were succeeded by T. K. Torian and the stable was burned and later built where the post office now stands, and that building was also burned.
That after the Civil war, the family groceries of Cadiz, nearly or quite all had what was then known ad "quart license" to see liquor, and the chief business of the choise clerk was to fill the bottles and collect for same
generally "throwing a finger of two on the spot" to encourage trade? Later the business drifted into the hands of men owning exclusive tipling license. As a result of the dram-drinking on public days, "free-for all" fights were
common, the doctors were kept busy dressing bruised heads, and the polite court was the scene of much activity. When the prohibition measure carried in the county the first time, about seven saloons went out of business and
for a time blind-tigers flourished.That the building now occupied by THE RECORD was built in 1856, and was jointly owned by the Christian Church and the Masons? The service held in the building after its opening was a protracted service conducted by the late evangelist John T. Jonson, and Geo P. Street, who was then the preacher for the congregation remaining from his home near Caledonia once a month. It is said that Dr. J. W. Crenshaw, then a 7 year old boy living with his aunt, Mrs. Martha Mayes, helped carry out the shavings and cleaning the building preparatory to the beginning of the meeting. The Christian congregation continued to worship in the building until the present building
on Main Street was built. George H. Pike bought the old building, the Masons continuing to own their interest in the building . A meeting referred in, the time being winter, ice several inches thick was cut on Little river in order that the candidates might be immersed it was probably at this meeting Mrs. Mark Mc cArthy, then Miss Terry, united with the church.
1891 Circuit Court...
Tom Hammond who a while back in a fit of rage struck Mr. Sam Boyd at Cerulean Springs with murderous intend, was yesterday sentenced to 19 months ---- in the pen on thin diet.
February 20, 1908
More About Brother Darnall
Additional Facts By One Who Has Known Him for Thirty YearsEditor J. R. Lemon, of the MAYFIELD MESSENGER, publishes a splendid story in his paper regarding the life of Elder J.L.B. Darnall, of this county, taking for the text the notice which appeared in THE RECORD two weeks ago, with his own knowledge of the man. Mr. Lemon having been a former resident of Benton and having known the subject of the sketch for a quarter of a century. While the MESSENGER'S article contains all the facts published in THE RECORD regarding the life of this remarkable man, we publish it as a whole for the information of our many readers, most of whom know Brother Darnall and love him dearly. Following is the article as clipped from the MESSENGER.
On February 16, 1842 Rev. J. L. B. Darnall, who now resides near Linton, Trigg county, was born about five miles south of Benton, Marshall county, Ky. His father was the Rev. Nicholas Darnall, one of the old land marks of Marshall county. He was a minister of the Primitive Baptist church and was a man of the old school. He lived on a farm and preached without pay, but was a man of strong convictions so far as his church was concerned.
During the year 1874, though an old man, he became a candidate for County Judge on what was known as the "economy" ticket, offering to serve the people on a salary of $300 a year.
The subject of this sketch, "Nuck" Darnall, as he was called, was a son of Judge Darnall. He was born born and raised in Marshall county. Though an industrious and working man, he was fond of cards and liquor. He indulged
in both rather freely until in after years, when he professed religion and joined the church to which his father belonged.He began at once to live a pious religious life and was soon called to preach.
He at once obeyed the call and from then on til now has given his life to the work.
Rev. Darnall is not only noted for his life as a minister but he is noted for being the father of twenty six children.
In 1859, when but 17 years old, he married Miss maranda Edwards, daughter of Uncle Johnnie Edwards who lived just south of Benton. During this union 17 children were born when his wife died.
During the course of his ministry he moved to Trigg county and located near Linton where he now lives.
After he moved to Trigg to Trigg county he was married to Miss Martha Ann Atkins and to them 9 children have been born making him the father of 26 children.
The last wife is no 39 years old and bids fair to enliven the home with many more happy children.
He owns a farm and although he preaches, not for money, but the honor and glory of God, he is doing well and lives happy.
He was a soldier in the Southern army, where he was noted for his courage and bravery, and since he became a soldier in the army of the meek and lowly, he still displays his courage against Satan and his cohorts.
The editor of the MESSENGER who has known him for over one third of a century, hopes to see him to a ripe old age; that during the remained at his life may his work in the Vinyard of the Lord bring forth good and lasting
fruit, and that his family of children may increase in the future as they have done in the past.He preached for five churches, and his parishioners are well pleased and devoted to him.
Trip to Lexington 1913Cadiz Record September 1913
Pleasant Trip To Lexington
EDITOR RECORD - As so many of my relatives have asked me to tell them of my trip to Lexington, I thought I would take this method so all could hear through your paper.We arrived at night August 11th. Half of our relatives met us at the depot and, oh, what a joyful welcome they gave us. The first day we spent with cousin Bennie Hayes, and on Monday and Tuesday at cousin Edna Moore's. From there to my mother's old home. I dark from the same spring my mother drank from until she married and moved here. Saw my great grandmother Goodwin's home in Lexington, a large brick house over a hundred years old, but looks like a new house now. Third day with cousin Clyde Thomas, Fourth day to fair and saw a cow that weight 1950 pounds and a hog 23 months old weight 950 pounds. Friday, fifth day with Mrs. Richard Meredith. Saturday to fair again. Spent one night with Mrs. Warren Veal and one night with Mrs. Vergia Boatwright. All of these families were uncle Alex Haye's children - my mother's brother. We saw all through St. Joseph hospita; saw Henry Clay's home, oldest home in Lexington, kept so nice. Saw Henry Clay's monument and vaultt at cemetery. Saw Breckenridge's and John Morgan's monuments. Uncle Alex hayes fought under Morgan's command. Sunday the last day we planned to have a Hayes reunion and all go to the Blue Grass Park. So every one carried a lunch basket filled to over flowing. This was our sweetest day. Twenty three of us, all Hayes blood and first and second cousins, except Mr. E. W. Tuggle, and he was grand father of Bennie Hayes' children. So we could not have had such a great time if he was not there. The last night was Sunday night and although tired and sad at parting next morning we all from park to Christian church and heard such a good sermon. Next morning we had all a sad good-bye, with hope to meet again.
Baker - Ingram Marriage 1904February 18, 1904
Popular Blue Spring Couple Married Last Week
Mr. Blake Baker and Miss Lenora Ingram, both of the Blue Spring neighborhood, were married last Thursday evening at Canton, Esq. D. D. Creekmur , officiating. It was a quiet affair, only a few intimate friends being present.
After the ceremony they returned to the home of the groom's mother, where they will make their future home, Mr. Baker having charge of the farm.
The groom is an old bachelor about forty-five years old, and is an industrious farmer and good citizen.His bride is the charming daughter of Mrs. Bud Ingram, and is only eighteen years of age.
Their many friends extend to them their congratulations and best wishes.
YOUNG LOVE 1904Cadiz Record December 1904
Youthful Couple
Groom Fourteen While the Bride is Only ThirteenOur friend, James Askew, of Linton, was in town Tuesday and reported the marriage of the most youthful couple we ever heard of. The parties were Miss Gracey Morris, daughter of Henry Morris, of near Dorcey and Dick
Parker, of Stewart county, Tenn. The marriage took place Saturday night at the home of John Taylor in Stewart county. The girl, who is only thirteen years of age, was visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Becky Wallace, and met the young man, who is only fourteen, only a week before, and they had only been together three times before the marriage.
ELOPEMENT 1878
Ky TelephoneJanuary 21, 1878
ELOPEMENT
Mr. James Martin passed through town early Thursday night last with Miss Ellen Ladd, daughter of the late Finis Ladd, dec'd; bound for Dover.
1880 Marriage..
Cadiz Record December 15, 1880The social event of the season, will be the marriage of Miss Courtney Darnall, one of the most popular and fascinating young ladies of this place, to Mr. M. H. Jagoe, of Madisonville, the rites of which will be solemnized
in the Methodist Church at 8 o'clock P.M. on Wednesday next, the 15th inst. Rev. T. C. Peters officiating. The numerous friends of the young people are expected to be present on the occasion to witness the ceremony.
1878 Marriage Hillman - Eggner
Cadiz Record Jan 17, 1878Capt. J. F. Hillman left town Tuesday in company with Messrs. John J. Chappell and George A. Terry for Marshall county, and, today at the residence of Mr. Frank Eggner, he will lead to the hymeneal alter the
beautiful and graceful Miss Henrietta Eggner, daughter of Captain Milt H. Eggner, of Aurora. The bridal party will ready the American House this evening where the many friends of the gallant groom and his lovely bride
will have an opportunity to present --- to present their congratulation.It is suggested, however, at at in as much as they happy couple may be much fatigued with the journey from Marshall county to this place and may desire to retire early, it will be best to postpone all calls and felicitations
until tomorrow.
Secretly wed 1903September 3, 1903
Secretly Married A Year AgoThe Bride A Popular Golden Pond Girl
Quite a surprise was sprung on the people of Canton and Golden Pond and the county generally a few days ago by the first public announcement that Miss Dollie Bogard, the charming daughter of Mr. W. A. Bogard, was the wife of Mr. Charles Baber, of Pleasant View Tenn., the wedding having taken place over a year ago.
The marriage occurred on the 2nd day of September 1903, at the home of Mrs. Major, an aunt of the groom near Hopkinsville, and was witnessed by only two or three friends. The groom returned to his home at Pleasant View, where he is engaged in the tobacco business and the bride returned to her home near Golden Pond, and outside of one or two very close friends, the event was kept profound secret until a few days ago when Mr. Baber arrived and the public announcement was made.
The brides is a daughter of Mr. W. A. Bogard, of Golden Pond, one of Trigg's wealthiest and most substantial citizens. She is quite popular among a large circle of friends, besides is well known in Cadiz, where she attended
school. Mr. Baber is a splendid young business man so we are informed and a cleve gentleman.Mrs. Baber is still at the home of her father, but will go to Pleasant View in a few days, where the couple will reside.
1885 CHANGED HER MIND..
February 1885Compelled His Daughter To Marry
We learn of a little affray which happened at Pine Bluff, on Tennessee river, a week or two ago. We give the facts as stated b y an eye witness. Our informant says that a Mr. Vinson, who lives just across the river from Pine Bluff, has a daughter who was engaged to be married to a young man by the name of Barnes, and that they day and even the very hour had arrived for the couple to be united and that Miss Vinson had "changed her mind" when the
time rolled around, and it not being more than a quarter of a mile to the river, she fled to the ferryboat and had the ferryman to put her on the Kentucky side at once, in order to get rid of marrying this young man Barnes. But this somewhat enrages her father, and he followed her at once, reaching this side nearly at the same time she did. He then commanded her to get back into the skiff and return with him, but she refused, and said she would not go. AT this the old man grew very hot and picked up a switch and was going to chastise her, but she being strong, succeeded in wrenching it from her father's hands, when he then picked up one of his oats and struck her several severe blows on the body. At last she consented to return with him, and both went back together, and the marriage ceremony was performed. MURRAY NEWS
May 1902 - MarriageMay 8, 1902
Second Marriage
Former Wife Today Becomes Bride AgainThis morning at 10:30 o'clock Mr. James Cooper, of Heopkinsville, and Miss Carrie L. Rieke, of Paducah, will be married at the Rieke home in Paducah. Only the family and a few intimate friends will witness the ceremony, and a dinner will follow at the beautiful home. Afterward the couple will go to Hopkinsville where they will make their future home.
There is a circumstance connected with this marriage without a parallel within our knowledge in the annals of matrimony. Mr. Cooper and Miss Rieke have been husband and wife before. When both were quite young they were married, but after living together for a short while, a lack of congeniality was followed by a legal separation. Afterward Miss Rieke was again married to Mr. Gus Burnett, of Paducah. This union was probably equally unpleasant, and this was again followed by divorce proceedings; and now that she is again to become the wife of her first husband after a marriage and subsequent separation from another man since her first marriage, make a case in the realm of wedlock that has seldom ever occurred.
The bride is the second daughter of Mr. W. H. Rieke, the well known retired dry goods dealer, and is an attractive lady. Mr. Cooper is a son of J. O. Cooper, proprietor of the Phoenix Hotel, and is a nephew of Col. J. E. Summers, of this county. He is a proprietor of a large livery stable, and is prominent both in business and social circles.
Romance within a bottleNo Date - Early 1900's
Name In Bottle
Leads To Marriage of Trigg County Girl
Miss Sarah Baker of Energy Participates in Striking Romance
A special from Metropolis, Illinois of March 25th says:The romance of a bottle was culminated here today in the marriage of Miss Sarah L. Baker, of Energy, Trigg county, Ky., and Mrs. Mark Shumaker, of Joppa, Ill. The bride is 20 and the groom 25. One time in a spirit of fun Miss Baker wrote a note signed it and placed it in a bottle, which she sealed up and threw in the Cumberland river, which flows past her home. Mark Shumaker found the bottle, which buided by fate, had floated to Joppa
and patiently bobbed up and down against some logs, until Shumaker's eyes rest on it. He opened it and found the note untouched by water. In the same spirit of adventure he answered the note. The rest followed in logical
sequence. They met, were properly introducted and fell in love. They will live at Joppa, where they went immediately after Magistrate Thomas Liggett pronounced them man and wife.
Christmas Wed 1909Turner - Joiner
Mr. Eather R. Turner, of Energy and Miss Pearl Joiner, of Golden Pond, were married on Wednesday during the Christmas at the home of Esq. W. G. Ahart Esq. Ahart performing the ceremony. The groom is a son of J. D. Turner, and is a member of the Turner Brothers, who are merchants at Energy. He is a clever young man. His bride is a daughter of the late Joe Joiner, who lived near Mershon'[s bridge in his life time. For the past few years she has been making her home with relatives at Golden Pond. She is a charming young lady and has many friends.
1896 - SummersMr. J. H. Daniel has bought from Col. J. E. Summers his large and splendid residence in this city, and will move his family here about Christmas. It is a pleasure to welcome to our mids such estimable people as Mr. Daniel and
family and at the same time we are gratified to know that this transfer will not rob us of a most valued and staunch citizen, as Mr. Summers will remain here.
MATTIE GILL SUMMERSSeptember 1, 1887
Death of Mrs. J. E. Summers
Mrs. Mattie Gill Summers, wife of Mr. J. E. Summers, died last Thursday evening after an illness of several weeks at her home in Cadiz.She had been in ill health for several years, but had been gradually improving until she was stricken with flux about three weeks ago, and gradually grew worse until she expired on last Thursday evening.
Mrs. Summers was one of the handsomest women we ever knew. She had very refined taste, and had taken great pride in beautifying her home in Cadiz. She was a devout member of the Methodist Church, and lived and died in the triumphs of the faith. She was the mother of three children, a son and two lovely daughters, who are deprived of her maternal love and counsel at an age when most needed. In the death of Mrs. Summers, another home is made desolate.
We learn that but a short time before she died, she expressed herself as being ready.
Her funeral was preached Saturday morning at the Methodist Church by Rev. John W. Lewis, of Hopkinsville, in the presence of a large audience. Mr. Lewis had known Mrs. Summers since a child and his sermon was one of the ablest efforts of his life. Her mother and several of her relatives have been at her bedside for several weeks.
Death is always sad, but to see one just in the prime of life taken at a time when she would be so much missed is sad indeed.
This, if we are not mistaken, is the third if not the fourth member of the Gill family who has died within the last years.
We extend to her family and relatives our sincere condolence.
SUMMERS CYCLONE VICTIMS 1902September 13, 1900
Sorrow Broght to Cadiz Homes by the Galveston CycloneDaughters of Col. J. E. Summers Among the Dead
When the news of the storm and cyclone which destroyed Galveston, Texas, Saturday night first reached Cadiz, grave apprehensions were had among some of our citizens who had relatives and loved ones in Galveston. Later
reports gave ample grounds for fear.The daughters of Col. J. E. Summers, Mrs. Claude G. Fordtran, formerly Miss Mary Summers, and Miss Sarah Summers, are among those whose lives were lost. The sad story was brought to Cadiz people by the following brief special from Galveston sent out by the Association Press Monday:
The body of Miss Sarah Summers was found by the correspondent near her home, on the corner of Tremont and Avenue F. Her lips smiling but her features set in death, her hands grasping her diamonds tightly. The remains of her sister, Mrs. Claude Fordtran, have not been recovered.
Another special states however, that Mrs. Fordtran was found clinging to a roof, but the fact that her name is given among the dead is taking as almost conclusive that she too, was among those who perished.
The loss of these two beautiful and accomplished daughters of Col. Summers has cast a gloom over the entire community that time alone can assume or mitigate. They were both univeral favorites here. Possessed of all the
graces of a cultivated ladyhood, attractive by nature, with the additional polish of an unstinted cultivation, the pride of a doting parent, the death of these popular and accomplished ladies has cast a dark shadow over the
once cherry faces of this community that will require many days of sunshine to light up again.How often have we had occasion to allude to the day, with all its elegant surroundings, when the score of admiring friends met to witness the ceremony that united Mr. Claud G. Fortran and the beautiful Miss Mary Summers as man and wife. It being just a few summers ago, we recall it with the freshness of yesterday as one of the most elegant nuptial occasions that has ever occurred in this town, and to give emphasis to this sudden termination of a
joyous life, only a few weeks ago on a visit to her father, we met Mrs. Fordtran with all the benignity and joyous freshness of her former girlhood, renewing the acquaintance of old friends in Cadiz.But it is all over now, and may it be not out of place to beseech the Common Father to us all to be kind to the loved ones left behind, until they shall meet in that brighter home where calamities like this shall be feared no
more.Col. Summers, immediately upon hearing the sad news Tuesday of the death of his daughters, left for Galveston in company with his sister, Mrs. J. O. Cooper, of Hopkinsville.
Besides the daughters of Col. Summers, there are various representatives of other old families of this town now residents of the city of Galveston, for whom safety their friends and relatives here are feeling considerable
uneasiness. The sons of Mr. Hiram Thompson, an old resident of this town, and the brother in law of John W. Chappell, deceased, are residents of Galveston. Hone. Daniel Landes who represented this county in the
Legislature forty nine years ago, has a number of both sons and daughters living in galveston. No mention having been made of either family in the reports of the disaster, their friends and relatives here feel some
restlessness concerning their safety.
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September 1900
Accompanied the Remains of Miss Summers May Be In, Kentucky Several WeeksMr. Claude G. Fordtran reached Cadiz Tuesday afternoon from Galveston with the remains of Miss Sara Summers, and is spending a few days as the guest of Mrs. Henry B. Mc Kinney, the life-time friend and companion of his lost wife. He will also spend some time with Col. J. E. Summers, his father in
law, and other relatives of Mrs. Fordtran in Kentucky, and unless called home by business matters, will not return to Texas for several weeks. He came to Kentucky at the suggestion of his physician and relatives, who
thought an absence from the wrecked bity would be of benefit to him.He has not yet recovered the body of his precious wife, but has some hope of ascertaining something from it upon his return home. The bodies of the dear are being cremated as they are dug from the debris, and if she is found
among them, a number of rings which she wore, and which will be turned over to the authorities, will enable him to ascertain the fact. It is more than likely, however, that she was washed into the gulf, and now sleeps in a
watery grave.Mr. Fordtran is of course almost heartbroken, but he seems to have borne up remarkable well under the severe trials through which he has just passed.
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September 1900
Laid To Rest Tuesday Afternoon In East End CemeteryThe saddest funeral occasion that has occurred in Cadiz for many years was that of Miss Sara Summers, who lost her life in the memorable Galveston storm, and was interred in East End Cemetery by the side of her mother,
Tuesday afternoon at five o'clock.The vast concourse who attended the last ceremonies of this lovable and accomplished young lady attest the sympathy of this community for her father and surviving friends, and above all the deep and lasting regard for the
memory of a young lady whose virtues and kind deeds they will cherish to the end. We published last week one of the most elegant and touching epistles from the husband of her lost sister, giving such a graphic account of the
recovery of her body, and the heart rending allusions to his lost wife, whose remains have never been recovered. That brought tears from eyes unused to weeping. But begging pardon for this unaffected intrusion upon
the sanctuary of domestic grief. We rejoice to know that "there is a power that tempereth the winds to the shorn lamb."
Quiet Little Court Room 1902
May 1902
Bloody Fight
Lawyers, Citizens and Judge Had a Free for All Fight at BentonThere was a lively rumpus Friday at Benton in the court house during a trial before his honor Judge Fisher says the MAYFIELD MESSENGER.
It appears that William bean and Bud Gipson, two citizens of that county, had a law suit which was being tried before the county judge, and like all little neighborhood law suits, created some feeling among the litigants.
The evidence was all inn and the lawyers began to speak. W. M. Oliver, John Lovett, and J. M. Bean, a son of the plaintiff, were the lawyers.
Everything moved along all right until Attorney Bean began his speech, when he touched the evidence of Gipson rather severe, when Gipson jumped up and made for the attorney, when old man bean hit him in the head with an iron rod. This started the fight and in a moment or so there were seven men engaged in the fight, most all of whom had been knocked down. All the chairs, tables and other furniture was smashed up and scattered about over
the room.The attorneys in the case tried to quell the disturbance and in doing so they were promptly knocked down and became mixed up in the melee. Attorney Oliver got one arm badly bruised.
Judge Fisher was presiding with much dignity when a chair was broken over the front of the judicial stairboard and a table leg went within an inch of his honor's cranium, when he took advantage of that old saying," he who runs away lived to fight another day," and in less than a few minutes his coat tail was seen flopping in the air and he went over the court house fence crying at the top of his voice, "let'em fight, let 'em fight, and as soon as
it is over put them in the hands of the police, as for me, I am gone."By the prompt interference of the officers, the fight was ended and the parties arrested, but floor of the court house had wool, hair, blood, chairs, benches and every other sign of an Irish wake.
Roaring Springs Christian Church Burns Sunday
February 1946 Cadiz RecordDuring Sunday School Sunday morning at the Christian Church in Roaring Spring the church caught on fire from sparks on the roof. The flu was lower than part of the roof and the wind blew the sparks onto the wood shingles. The fire was discovered in its early stage but there being no way to fight the fire the 69 year old church burned to the ground. The congregation succeeded in saving the communion table, the piano, some of the furniture and most of the stained glass windows of which the church was very proud.
Cerulean Letter (The Cerulean Scribe)
January 1946 Cadiz RecordSunshine and snow, blows winds blow, but without signs of spring; hyacinth and daffodils coming up - a faint purple flush on the lilacs, cardinals calling, hens cackling laying a few gold plated eggs - praise be - this is January. Already the days are longer. The goat is climbing up the skyways. There's warmth in this length of sunshine beaming thru these windows. Do you remember that eloquent speech of England's grandest man when England lay in ruins at his feet?
"But not from eastern windows only
When daylight dawns comes in the light
In front the sun climbs slowly, slowly,
But westward, look! The land is bright."The heights of great men, reached an kept. If only we lesses breeds cvould just glimpse them, surely this sunny January morning need not have all these black clouds of unrest hanging over our moral skies. Oh yes, moral skies. There's something radically wrong with the thinking of this wide country of ours, else we'd not be having lurid headline sin the papers and ominous forebodings over the radio; plant after plant closing as of today, steel plants, telephones, buses - even meat and milk, the very staff of life, and the land burdened with plenty. A sad commentary on the mutability of humanity. Two years ago we thought once we scotched this octopus whose tentacles reached around the world, threatening to choke us to death - only let us put down this evil that already has ruined the German and Japan nations - then we cold, in our blessed relief - with all the world make holiday for a brief moment then, altogether we'd shoulder the burden of straightening out and cleaning!
up this brave new world wherein every man should be free to do the best he could for himself and his fellowman. Why, of course, we said, It did seem not too great a tak. Surely everybody wold put his shoulder to the wheel when it meant helping himself as well as the world. Has he, Mr. Everybody? What means this ominous cloud - its lightning, its thunder roar-the tramp of millions of men going away from the work of the world? And at the plants stern faced men sitting down and alone. What is wrong? No money? There was never so much. Nothing to work on? The surface and the interior of the earth is full-loaded with the raw materials for good, raiment and the comforts of life. Look at the clothes of the strikers. Look at the stock piles of the manufacturers. Both sides richer than they ever were in the world. Alas, they have forgotten the words of the Master, "Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them" .. "Let him that would be great be the!
servant of all." Strange words these, in a land of selfishness and greed. May we wake up soon, before the fate of Germany and Japan is ours.It is lovely to announce we have a fine new citizen in Cerulean. Maser Jackie Allen Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Davis, of the popular Davis store in the east end of our small hamlet. Jackie is about ready to play football, having arrived at his present abode January 9, 1946. Congratulations to you, Jackie. You show fine taste in choosing your parents. Congratulation to them also. Be sure to tell them.
Announcing the arrival of Jackie first is of purpose. There has been a carnival of death in our midst this wintr tht it is hard to push the pall of sorrow back and remember that behind the cloud the sun is still shining.
This morning is proof of it. "Weeping may endure for a night," Brother Benjamin Ladd read to us from the Scriptures, "But joy cometh in the morning." This as we sat mute around the mortal remains of our old neighbor, "Miss Sallie Ladd," of whose death you read in last week's Record.
As he read the many, many words of comfort to us, as both he and Brother "Ady" Laddy recounted the many virtues of this octogenarian woman, who had spent her life on the very land of her forebears - one saw how our country has become a beacon light to the world. Oh let us live up to the tradition.
One night last summer the Lord of the manor and this scribe went across the street to see "Miss Sallie" and her daughter, "Margie --. Looking back it was a bright evening. "Miss Sallie's" ears were feeling the pressure of years. We suggested that she talk and we listen. "Tell us about your folks" we coxed, and she did, she told of her parents' trip from Cheatham County, Tennessee to Cerulean - of stopping at Brother Walter's place - seems it was and building them a house - how the father died when "Press" was a small tot - about six - "Miss Sallie was about six too, when they came over in the covered wagon.
It was lovely how her tired pain-wrinkled face brightened up as she told of that pioneer mother with her big brood - seems there were nine of them - let me seek, William, Mary, Sallie, Berry, Press, Walter and Ada.
It was pretty hard going of course, said Nella, her niece, about whom ore later. When we were youngsters and the garden needed hoeing and we complained Aunt Sallie told us how they went down the tobacco rows all day sometimes.
But she raised her brook in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, presumably, for "Miss Sallie" was a pillar in the little Cerulean Baptist Church just as long as she could get there - Said Nella in her grief, it seems so strange Aunt Sallie should be so afflicted: -- she has been a wheel chair patient many months, "She was always so good to every one."
"But said the gentle Josephine, another niece, God moves in mysterious way. His wonders to perform" We can see Aunt Sallie's virtues all the plainer from her patience in suffering." "Oh, yes," said Nella.
For it was only in the last hard months when the resolute will began to break under much bodily distress that she made any moan as Margie, the grief stricken only daughter, told them, she who had watched and tended her mother, saw that she had every attention as long as life lasted and even in death helped to shroud her form and arrange her hair.
And there gathered around her bier a goodly company of nieces and nephews, children of the Williams and Marys down to Ada, whose daughter from Princeton, was one among them. They came from far and near. Dr. Arnett and his wife, Josephine, from Fort Worth, Texas., Mrs. Robert Simmonds and her fine young son, Bobbie, from Detroit. This is Nella, who left a very sick husband to come. The brothers, Walter and Press, he from Hopkinsville and Mary Grace (Mrs. Carl Meserve) and Mr. Meserve.
They were all there - all that could possibly come. Time and space does not permit listing all, even if the scribe had their names which regretably she has not. It is a notable list of folks-a line up growth from pioneer stock.
And "Miss Sallie" went away something like Elijah - so triumphant was her passing. She had been so quiet, so unassuming that we who are upstarts and newcomers in Cerulean were a bit started to see such a goodly cloud of witnesses of her upright life - her good example.
We like to think of her being escorted into the heavenly city - welcomed by St. Peter, who brought her to the throne where she heard at last that welcome plaudit, "Well done, thog good and faithful servant.. Enter now thou unto they rest."
To those she left behind she herself is their consolation - under the good Providence of God. She made her path to shine after her. May the follow in it.
One word more. WE could not conclude this narrative without mention of the good faithful nurse, Mrs. Lurline Coleman, who spared neither sleep nor rst in her lively, patient care of "Miss Sallie".
She was a tower of strength to Margie those last dark, sad days. For that, we well as for her fine professional service, she has the thanks of us all - for Margie is our child - with whom we have all suffered in her grief over the loss of her husband while her mother was a bed invalid.
For her we lift our hearts in vocation to the Most High who has promised a comforter when earthly help is inadequate.
There is so much tell and the deadline upon us - of the missionary meeting last week, of Brother Shaddux yester, of Brother Maddox going to the Second Baptist church in Hopkinsville; of Brother Hamilton preaching Mrs. Goodwin's funeral, of his church services.
We'd like to tell of our boys getting home; Wallace Thomas moving his "Jerry" and the small lad to Cape Giradeau, Mo, to live; of Ralph Broadbent and Bebe and small daughter in Indianapolis, of Roy Campbell and his pretty girl wife and robust son yet to settle somewhere.
There's a raft of them. Harvey Blank's dad was in the other day to tell us Harvey would be her as soon as he helped all the other boys off. He also told us with pardonable pride that he had sold his tobacco at a nice figure, $29.80 per hundred, which you will all know far more about than this scribe. He said also, that Mabel, Harvey's wife, was at work in Oklahoma. The way these kids get around. Anyway, we're for 'em. They've done a big job. It's too bad we can't stop the strikes, but it looks like they might have to clean up here at home. Go to it, kids, maybe we can help you a little.
One word more " Miss Fannie" McConnell, who went to Texas to attend her father's last illness and decease, has not yet returned.
"It's a beautiful dayh in Ceruleank," quoting Everett Mitchell, a harbinger of spring. This is the farmer's paradise. Already there are wide fields of plowed land. Tobacco and stock, milk and butter going to mart - at good prices. Surely they must be sitting on top of the world. So mote it be, as the Masons say.
And so, with Everett again Lots of luck. The Cerulean Scribe
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