This pamphlet contains newspaper articles copied from The Rowan County News, The Carter County Herald, The Olive Hill Times (which was the predecessor of the Herald), The Flemingsburg Democrat, and The Mt. Sterling Advocate. These articles were transcribed from microfilmed copies, which were obtained from the University of Kentucky. The articles concerned my family members, locations of interest, and people of the area of historic interest.

Most of the print within quotation marks appears exactly as it did in the original. I later decided to correct some of the material. The obvious typos have been corrected. Some of the punctuation marks had been changed to improve readability. Occasionally I changed the verb tense and form. The editor of the Carter County Herald also had a problem with run-on sentences, but I elected only to try to punctuate them, rather than breaking them into separate sentences. None of the subject matter has been altered.

These old newspapers wrote the history of Carter and Rowan County Kentucky. Much of what I have put here pertains to my family, but some of it is of general historical interest.

December 6, 1877

"The quiet little town of Whitesburg Letcher County Kentucky was thrown into the wildest state of excitement on this 12th inst. By one of the most cold-blooded murders ever committed in this district; Mr. James Williams, a citizen of that vicinity, became jealous of the attentions shown his wife by Mr. B. Fuget and meeting Mr. F. on the street, deliberately shot and killed him. Mr. Fuget expired a few moments after being shot and was not aware of the cause leading to his death. During the consternation that immediately followed the bloody deed, Williams made his escape and when last heard from, was making his way through Clay County.

This is certainly one of the bloodiest and most unwarranted deeds it has ever been our misfortune to chronicle. The officers are in hot pursuit of the murderer, with prospects of overtaking him--Mt. Sterling Democrat."

December 11, 1879

"Two couples arrived on the 3 o'clock train Monday, hailing from Rowan County. They made their way to the Holladay House, where it was soon ascertained that they were on their way to Aberdeen and that the younger couple were to be united as man and wife. The soon-to-be Benedict was named McKenzie, son of the ex-Sheriff of Rowan and the girl's name was Johnson, a daughter of James W. Johnson, Clerk of the Rowan Court, and a niece of Hon. T. F. Hargis. They left for Maysville on the 7 o'clock train and while the train was running between here and Johnson's a pony purse was made up a good-sized doll purchased of a gentleman who had bought it here to take hme to his little girl, and then placed in a paper box, it was preented to the couple as a testimnial of esteem by their fellow passengers." (Those of you with ancestors in Eastern Kentucky may have run across notes in marriage licenses that state that the couple was married in Aberdeen. Such a note occurred in the Fleming County records for my great-great grandparents, Ed Thompson and Mahala Hamm Thompson. Aderdeen was a favorite place to elope in the 1800s.)

January 12, 1894

"One the evening of the 14th of last February, as Joshus N. Knap, a young man of about 21, was returning from a church supper at Plummer's Mills, his horse stubled and fell over a log which lay on the edge of the pike near the tollgate on the Blue Bank and Bell Grove turnpike, just this side of Franklin's Mills, throwing the young man violently into a woodpile, fracturing a log. He brought suit for $3,000 damages against the tuurnpike company of which Dr. R. H. Yantis is president. The case came up for trial last Saturday morning and was concluded Tuesday afternoon, the jury returning a verdict in favor of Knapp for $845. The case will go to the Court of Appeals, so we are told."

February 24, 1904

"...The writer left this city Saturday morning at 9:25 and in due time joined the throng at Olive Hill, the county seat of Beckham. We asked a stranger at depot if any of the new officials were near by. He pointed out a man of fine physique and genial manner, saying there is the Sheriff. We knew that the Sheriff was named Goodan. A tap on the shoulder attracted his attention. T. L. Gooden is a native of Carter, now Beckham County; was born in 1858, hence is in his 46th year. He married Martha Tolliver. They have six children. He is a member of the firm of Goodan Bros., merchants at Jacobs. He is a farmer and stock dealer and for 15 years has been a school trustee. This is the only office he has held. He is the youngest of six brothers, all living...(Circuit Court Clerk) W. L. Gearhart was born at Prestonsburg, Ky., 44 years ago. For 20 years he has lived in what is now Beckham County. He has a wife and four children. His business is that of a farmer. For 27 years he has been a teacher in country schools. His father served in John Morgan's command. His wife was born in the house in which she has continuously lived. This house was first located in Carter, then in Elliott and now Beckham County. Their post office is Limestone...(County Judge) Last week we failed to see Judge C. C. Brooks, whom we had previously known. In the rush of business our interviews were short. He was born in Tazwell C., Va. At the age of five years his family moved to Kentucky and located in what is now Wolfe County, near Hazel Green. In 1861 he entered the Confederate Army and served for four years. During first year he was with Gen. John S. Williams. He was under Capt. H. C. Swango, who was killed in Wolfe County near Campton, and later under Capt. David Swango, who was killed in a fight at Mt. Sterling. He was a comrade of and mess mate with Hon. G. B. Swango, now of our city. Their friendship of young boyhood, strengthened by their common experience, animations and hardships has continued until the present. After the war he engaged for fifteen years in railroading in Virginia then located at Olive Hill, where he has since lived. Now at the age of 65 years, he assumes the duties of a Judgeship, which we trust he will discharge to the satisfaction of all He has a wife and five children living...(Deputy Sheriff) Jerry Underwood is the first deputy of Beckham County. He has a wife and three children. He is a farmer and lives at Lawton.

The bill assigning Beckham County to the following districts has passed the Senate and will no doubt pass the House: Congressional-Ninth, Appellate-Sixth, Judicial-With Morgan, Elliott, Carter, Boyd, and Lawrence under Judge Kinner. Representative-With Lewis County, Senatorial-With Menefee, Bath, Rowan, Fleming and Carter, under W. B. Whitt. The people of Beckham County are especially indebted to Senator W. B. Whitt, through whose untiring energy and wise management, the formation of the county was secured."

April 13, 1904

"Z. T. Young, and Miss Nannie Barber, both of Morehead, were united in marriage at Morehead on Saturday night, April 9, 1904, ceremony by Rev F. C. Burton. They went to Cincinnati on the night train for a few days. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs. Amelia Young of our city and a brother of Judge A. W. Young and Will Young( his photo is in the September 6, 1905 issue). He is County Attorney of Rowan County, a talented and popular young lawyer. The bride is the daughter of Thomas Barber and is a niece of John W. Barber of Elliot County. She is a student at Morehead Normal School, is 18 years old and is an attractive young woman. Our best wishes attend them."

May 4, 1904

"On last Friday the Court of appeals decided that the act of forming Beckham County is unconstitutional and void. Fuller account will be given next week. Great will be the disappointment of many people at Olive Hill and other parts of the new county. The decision of the court was unanimous."

May 11, 1904

"The legislative act creating the county of Beckham was declared by the Court of Appeals to be unconstitutional and void in that it violates Sections 68 and 64 of that instrument, which sections prohibit the reducing of the area of the counties from which a new county is made, to less than four hundred square miles, their populations to less than 12, 000 and the line within ten miles of an old county seat.

The decision was given by the court in agreed cases of Carter County against Zimmerman and Brooks, here on appeal from the Carter Circuit Court and it is a reversal of that court, which sustained a demurrer and refused to allow the county of Carter to be heard in the matter. The court here says this was error and remand the cases for further proceedings.

The lower court practically admitted all the allegations of the petition as to the territory involved, but took the ground that the judicial department of the State government could not go behind the bill creating the new county proposed and inquire into the facts upon which the General Assembly acted. The court, in passing upon the question, says that the provisions of the Constitution are as binding upon the General Assembly as upon an individual and as mandatory and that it is proper for the courts to inquire into findings by the Legislature, and it has authority to ascertain whether the provisions of the Constitution as to area. Population and location of lines are followed by the General Assembly in the formation of a new county.

The allegations of the petition of Zimmerman were that the county of Beckham was created out of parts of the counties of Carter, Elliott and Lewis; that the part taken from Carter county leaves it with only about 250 square miles; that the county line between Beckham and Carter counties, runs within less than two miles of the county seat of Carter county; that Elliot county, before any territory was taken from it had less than 400 square miles and was by the act reduced to far less than that; that the area of Carter County was 354 square miles, the area of Lewis county 454 square miles, and Elliott County 274 square miles; that the new county line runs within six miles of Grayson, the county seat of Carter and within seven miles of Vanceburg, the county seat of Lewis County; that the area of Beckham county does not exceed 286 square miles; that Lewis County is reduced to 300 miles, Elliott to 234 miles; that the population of Beckham county is less than 12, 000 and that its establishment reduces Carter and Elliott to less than 12, 000 each.

In discussing the case, the court here in brief says...It is insisted for the appellate that the boundary of the county, as given in the act, will not close and IN FACT TAKES IN PART OF THE STATE OF OHIO...The rule is that the court will inspect the whole act, and if the actual intention of the Legislature can be thus ascertained, the false description will be rejected or words substituted in the place of these used by mistake, so as to give effect to the law. IT IS NOT PRESUMED THAT THE LEGISLATURE INTENDED TO INCLUDE IN THE COUNTY A PART OF THE STATE OF OHIO.

The constitutional objection to the act is more serious. It is earnestly maintained for appellee that the constitutional restrictions as to area and population or location of the county line are for the guidance of the legislators, and that when the Legislature has acted it is incompetent for the courts to inquire into the correctness of the legislative...Carter County had by the geological survey an area of 544 square miles, Elliott County 270 and Lewis County 450; total 1, 264, as given in the official report of the Bureau of Agriculture, so that Carter County can properly contribute only 144 square miles to the formation of a new county, Elliott, nothing and Lewis only fifty square miles. We must therefore take judicial notice that only 194 square miles can on this basis be cut from these counties without infringing the mandate of the Constitution...If any of these conditions are wanting, the act is in violation of the Constitution and void. The Circuit Court erred in refusing to allow the petition of Carter County to be filed. He also erred in sustaining the demurrer to plaintiff's petition. Judgment reversed and cause remanded for further proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion."

May 11, 1904 Wednesday

"Although the impression has been made from the decision of the Court of Appeals, that the formation of Beckham County is null and void, yet the public will find that Beckham County is a lively corpse. The friends of the new county claim that the requirements of the constitution as to area, distance and population exist as facts and that when the matter comes before the Carter Circuit Court, to which the Court of Appeals remanded it, these facts can be shown to exist. An amount of money sufficient to defray the necessary expense of investigation will be readily furnished."

June 22, 1904

"A resurvey of Beckham County was begun on Monday of last week, under direction of Circuit Court Judge Kinner. The advocates of the county claim that all conditions necessary for new county can be established.

P. F. Tyree died of paralysis at his home on Thursday June 16, 1904. He leaves a wife and seven children. He is a brother of the hotel proprietor."

March 8, 1905

JUDGE M. M. CASSIDY (A large photograph of Judge Cassidy heads the article)

"Judge M. M. Cassidy was born in Fleming County Kentucky October 31, 1825 and died in this city, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on Saturday March 4, 1905 at 6 o'clock, hence was in his 80th year. He studied law and prior to his marriage, lived in Rushville, Indiana and at Paris, Ky., practicing his profession, and in the latter place had some experience as an editor. On January 5, 1843 he married Miss Mattie E. daughter of Andrew Boyd of Sharpsburg. After the marriage they lived in Flemingsburg for a year then at Sharpsburg and moved to Mrs. Cassidy's farm on the Paris Pike in this county in 1863, where they lived for six years. While on the farm, he was elected County Judge of this Montgomery County in 1866 and served for four years. The family moved to their present home in this city on March 4, 1869, the day n which Gen. Grant was inaugurated president of the United Sates. On the 36th anniversary of their residence here, he died on March 4, 1905.

Of the children born unto them, a son died in infancy many years ago and Mr. W. T. Tibbs in July 1902. Their other daughters are Mrs. B. W. Trimble, of this city, Mrs. M. T. McEldowney of Winchester and Mrs. AM. G. Buckner of Harrodsburg. These with Mrs. Cassidy survive him...

Since the 18th day of April 1904 he has been an invalid, unable to walk even from his bed to a chair without assistance. During the late spring and summer he was often taken out in a wheel chair and several times driven to the country Since November 8th he has been confined to his room. Until two weeks prior to his death he read much and was glad to talk with callers. With a ready memory and an active mind, he recalled the past, enjoyed the present and looked hopefully to the future...On Wednesday morning, March 1, he was paralyzed on the right side. On Wednesday night he recognized his little grandson, Allen Buckner, who came from Harrodsburg, sweetly smiled his recognition, for he could not talk, then lapsed into unconsciousness. In this condition he remained until the hour of death-going peacefully and gently, as an infant in its mother's arms.

Short funeral service was held at the residence on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock by his pastor, Rev. H. D. Clark, and the body was laid to rest in Machpelah with kindred who sleep in Christ..."

March 22, 1905

"Following are the candidates thus far announced for the Rowan County Democratic primary on April 20th: County Judge-S. B. Caudill, Sheriff-B. E. Morgan, W. B. Caudill, L. W. Dillon, Arthur Hogge,

County Clerk-J. Van Harris, D. G. Ham, John Amburgy, George Johnson, County Attorney-James Clay, Assessor-Jerry Fletcher, Andy McKinzey, John Bradley, School Superintendent-Mrs. Cora Stewart, Jailer-James Andy Nickell, Grant Ramey, Jack Carter.

Circuit Court-The attendance was large on Tuesday. The criminal record is light for this term, there being no murder case for trial. We have heard expressions concerning the great good that has resulted from the enforcement of laws against the illegal vendors of whiskey. The transformation has been remarkable. The people are determined that this evil shall be practically eradicated."

November 1, 1905

Morehead, Ky., Oct. 25--Allie W. Young, Circuit Judge, sentenced his brother, Attorney Wiliam Young, nominee for Representative, to jail this afternoon for twenty-four hours and fined him $50 because of his impudence to him in open court. The jail sentence was remitted. The lawyers at the bar petitioned Circuit Judge Young to remit the jail sentence. In answer to their prayer Judge Young said, "In open Court my brother is to me the same as any other lawyer at this bar and he must treat the court with the same respect and dignity that any other lawyer would."

The trouble between the Judge and his brother occurred this morning while the jury was being selected to try Alonizo and Henry Frailey, who are charge with the murder of Sebran Profit. During the court proceedings, it became necessary for Judge Young to fine Attorney William Young $25.

During the afternoon, Attorney Young showed a disposition to take issue with his brother and Judge Young fined him $5.

"Make it $5 more," said the attorney.

"All right," said Judge Young, "make the fine $10 Mr. Clerk."

"Why don't you make it $15," said Attorney Young?

"All right make $15 Mr. Clerk," said Judge Young.

"Why don't you make it $25," said Attorney Young?

"Make it $25 Mr. Clerk," said Judge Young, "with two hours in jail."

"Why don't you make it twelve hours," said Attorney Young?

"I'll do better than that," said Judge Young, "and make it twenty-four hours."

This stopped Attorney Young and brought him to the realization that the court would not be treated with contempt and Judge Young ordered the sheriff to take his brother to jail. This action stopper the proceedings of the Court in this case, after six jurors had been selected as Judge Young ordered the case held over until the next term of court. Later in the afternoon, Judge Young sent word to Attorney William Young that if he would come into open court and apologize to the Court, he would suspend the remainder of the jail sentence.--Lexington Herald (This is the source the Advocate quoted)

"Powell Hall, was born in Carter county about 55 years ago. He has been a resident of our county for several years. He died at Lexington, on Thursday October 26, 1905, where he had been an invalid for about three years. He was buried at the Hugh Leggett graveyard next Bunker Hill on Saturday. His family consists of a wife, three sons and a daughter. One son is at Vancouver Fort, Washington. The family lives near Camargo. He was an industrious, kind and honorable man."

January 4, 1907

"The residence of William A. Young, the well known lawyer of Morehead, was burned Monday night of last week, together with its contents. The loss was $20,000, with only $1,500 insurance, Mr. Young considered it the work of an incendiary."

January 25, 1907

"Kaukauna, Wis. Jan. 23--A double murder is suspected in connection with the finding of the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. John Lehrmann at their residence near here. Mrs. Lehrmann's body was under a bed covered with two mattresses and several bedslats and comforters, while the body of her husband was seated upright on the bed. The Lehrmann's were wealthy and lived alone. In the pockets of Lehrmann were securities and money, amounting to $3,300, which were not disturbed. The couple have no children, but an adopted son survives."

February 22, 1907

Purn Boyle left last Tuesday for Shirley, Indiana. Edgar Jordan of Shirley, Indiana is the guest of his parents here. William Carpenter and family left for Shirley, Indiana last week."

March 1, 1907

"Mrs. Ben Saunders left Monday for her home at Shirley, Indiana, in response to a telegram announcing the illness of her husband. She was accompanied by Tom Saunders."

March 8, 1907

"Frank Saunders and family left Monday for Shirley, Indiana."

April 26, 1907

"Elbridge Gaines returned to Shirley, Indiana, Tuesday."

May 3, 1907

"Nelson Evans, age 62, died Saturday last at his home near Plummer's Landing of general breaking down of the vital powers."

"Dr. R. D. Evans of Wyoming, Bath County (Ky) attended the funeral of Nelson Evans. Died, at his home, April 27, 1907, Nelson Evans. He leaves a wife and six children. We tender our sympathy to the heart broken family."

June 7, 1907

"Dr. Early Evans of Wyoming, visited his parents, Frank Evans and wife this week. Miss Mattie Evans returned home Friday from State Normal School. "

June 28, 1907

"June 24, Isaiah Masters, 28 and Miss Lida McRoberts, 22 at Muse. June 25, Daniel E. Jesse, of Carter County, legal age and Miss Zelia T. Carpenter 26, at Mt. Carmel."

"Clarence Saunders of Shirley, Indiana has returned to this place to make his future home."

April 16, 1908

"Steel Johnson and Dora Conley were united in marriage last week; Rev. Tipton officiating."

May 28, 1908

"Ike Johnson was taking a ride horseback Saturday for recreation." (This was my great-grandfather, the father of Oather Johnson. Ike's wife was Nancy Enochs. This is the only mention of him that I found in print. I could not find his obituary).

"Freeland Webb was in Huntington, W. Va., the latter part of last week."

"John Johnson left here last week for Charleston, W. Va., where he is employed by the government."

"Attorney Ben F. Johnson was down at Salt Lick Tuesday of this week on business."

"Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson spent over Easter Sunday, the guests of relatives near Limestone."

"Dr. J. J. Ingram has been appointed live stock inspector for Carter County by Fiscal Court."

"John Johnson, deputy Sheriff of Rowan County, was here last Saturday and while here, laid on his application for the Marshal's place."

"J. C. Johnson, a prominent local attorney has our thanks for a dollar he handed us last week and asked that his name be enrolled on the list of Herald readers."

November 27, 1919

"The above is an exact likeness of Judge William A. Young of Morehead, Circuit Judge of the Bath, Rowan, Menifee and Montgomery District, who met with sudden death, as did also Judge Sexton of Menifee County, at Grighton crossing just this side of Lexington, last Wednesday evening, when a car in which they were riding, together with three others, collided with a freight train and they were thrown on the track in front of the train and killed. Judge Young was known as one of Kentucky's most gifted orators and most talented men and was an able judge, from whose decisions there were always satisfaction at the hands of both defendant and plaintiff. He has practiced in the local courts of Carter, where he has defended some of our citizens,and was known and liked by all of our citizens. The writer cannot express his grief to learn of this sad affair, as he was our personal friend and at one time oure associate. Our sincere sympathy is extended the wife , children, brothers, relatives, and citizens of Morehead in this their great loss, a loss that cannot be replaced easy."

"Howard Johnson and wife were take very suddenly ill last week with the "flu" and have been in a very serious condition, but we are glad to report them much improved at this time. Their store is under the management of Charles Greenhill."

"Louisa Tolliver, wife of J. R. Tolliver, was born in this county February 1, 1850 and passed to her reward March 16, 1920. She was regenerated and born of the Spirit of God in 1902, and was baptized by Brother W. C. Pierce, near Normal, Ky., and united with the Missionary Baptists Church at Catlettsburg, Ky. For eighteen years she has lived a devoted Christian life. This mother bore her suffering with patience, and only a few months before she departed, she told her baby boy Willie that she was going over to the Glory Land and asked him that he meet her there. On Thursday afternoon the friends and relative of the family gatherd at thehome of the baby boy, Willie Tolliver, and there the funeral was preached by Pastor J. S. Thompson, of Glenwood, Ky. Text: Why 'Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead!..."

August 19, 1920

GREAT MYSTERY SURROUNDS LITTLE GIRL (Carter County Ghost Story-my words)

"There has appeared among the people at Lawton, just five miles west of this city, a great mystery and one that is puzzling the minds of the entire populace, not only of the village but the entire community around. Little Irene Gearhart, Rowan County, had come to visit her grandfather W. O. Osborn, from Friday over to Monday. Saturday morning she told her grandmother that she was going to the grave of her aunt,, Clara Colyer, who had been dead only a short while, and who the little girl was very gond, and her grandmohter told her she could go with two other girls, Mandy Gearhart and Bessie Lewis, young girls, one of which Mr. Osborn is raising. They gathered some flowers and taken a hoe to fill a small hole in the grave with and went to the cemetery. Upon arriving, Little Irene went up to the grave of her aunt and fell down at the stone and said" Aunt Clary I always loved you," when there came a voice from the grave plain and distinct to all three answering, "Humph," when two little girls became frightened and run as hard as they could to the house to give the alarm.

Irene never was frightened in the least and remained at the grave and when the girls returned to Mr. Osborn's home they told the story and all who heard it made light of it when Mrs. Wes Ingram and Miss Julia Fielding decided to return to the grave with the two girls, where Little Irene was with her aunt. They returned and found Irene in conversation with her aunt and knowing her as they all did they recognized at once the voice which was coming from the grave to be that of Clara Colyer who was dead and buried there.

She sked her if she knew who it was talking to her and she told her she did and talked just as she used to when on earth, and all present heard and understood her as well as the little girl and recognized her voice as well as they ever did when they were with her before death.

The little girl never had any idea that she would be answered, so she says when she went and fell at the grave and while it came as a great surprise to her she says it never scared (line dropped from galley) just safe talking to her there as she used to when she played so much upon her knee while she lived and whom she thought so much of. She called up Mrs. W. O. Osborne, who had been dead 15 years and talked to her and all those present heard it and many of them recognized her voice.

About three weeks ago, she was at her home at Freestone one night and she awoke from her sleep and came into the room where her parents were sleeping and told them that her aunt who lived at Logan, W. Va. Was in the room, told them how she was dressed and described her and the parents told her to go to bed and on the following morning they received a message that her aunt that she described as seeing in the room the night before had died at her home in Logan. They brought the body back ther for burial and the parents paid strict attention as the little girl described her so was she dressed.

The little girl goes to the Industrial school on the hill overlooking Olive Hill every year and will come here to enter school about the first of September and is a sweet little girl loved by all who know her and has a kind, lovable disposition, possessing absolutely no harm. The above report was obtained for the Herald through W. O. Osborn, one of the most upright citizens the county has and his word is taken as quick as any man and cannot be doubted in the least. There is something to this far beyond our explanation as sure as there is a God and no man should dispute it without he has authority so to do. There may be something and of course it is that we know nothing about and it might be revealed to us and again it might not."

September 30, 1920

"Rachel Mannin, wife of Thomas H. Mannin, departed this life and passed to the reat beyond September 22, 1920 leaving a husband whoes age is 94 year, and five children, two boys and three girls, M. N. Mannin and Mrs. Lizzzie Sparkman of Jacobs, Ky.; Sarh A Bair of Winchester, Idaho; S. T. Mannin and Mary L. Foster of Olvie Hill, besides a host of near relatives to mourn the loss of a sainted mohter. Mrs. Mannin's age was 81 year, 8 months and 8 days. She had been a member of the church of Christ for 65 years and had lived a devoted christian life during all those years. She was a Miss Richardson before her marriage. She was born in Bath County Ky. Of Scotch-Irish descent, her father coming to Bath county from old Virginia. She was married to Thomas H. Mannin at the age of 15 years and to that union was born 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls. Two boys and one girl have gone before her to the great beyond..."

November 18, 1920

"Howard Johnson and wife left last week after closing up his business here, for the "Sunny South," where they will spend the cold days of this winter rejoicing."

"Attorney J. C. Johnson was up at Sandy Hook a few days last week attending Circuit Court."

January 27. 1921

"HORRIBLE SHOOTING AFFAIR"

"The most horrible shooting affair which has occurred in this part of the state for many years was that of Ora Eden on Holley in Rowan county, just across the line from Carter County, on last Wednesday night, whilie Eden who was 32 years of age, was out with his dog coon hunting.

Eden left his home, which is on the head of Tygart, in Carter county, Wednesday night, carrying his lantern, gun and axe, accompanied by his dog for a coon hunt in the hills of Rowan county just across the divide, as he journeyed down Holly Creek he came in contact with a moonshine still and by his tracks,as they tracked him by his rubber boots, he turned right around and went back almost the way he came, until he came to a stump where he had set down for a rest, and while he was there they shot him from the back, two bullets going clear through his body and one taking effect in his elbow, came out of his forearm. He was then picked up and put on a horse and carried a little way and thrown in the woods, where he laid until two o'clock the next day.

His wife and two children became alarmed the next day and spread the news that he had not returned home whereupon the entire community went out in search for the man and found him laying where they had left him and still alive, and with his dog standing by his side, the latter being the direct cause of them finding him, owing to barking when some one of the party blew the old fox horn. He talked and told the crowd where he was when they shot him , and about them carrying him on the horse and told them to give him a drink and turn him over, but when they did he died almost instantly.

The still, which was found on the land of Kate Tolliver, and a woman arrested at Hitchins Saturday by the name of Carry Brown, who was captured here Christmas even night and given $100 and costs for selling, has just confessed that she knows who did the shooting as that of Kate Tolliver, and that a man by the name of Raybourn is in partners with him in the still and they feared he (Eden) was a spy and shot him.

Captain V. G. Mulligan of Lexington was brought to thespot with bloodhounds and could do nothing toward tracing anyone down."

August 25, 1921

"We announce this week with his consent J. C. C. Johnson as a candidate for Police Judge of Olive Hill, subject to the will of the voters at general election November 8, 1921. Mr. Johnson is an able lawyer and has practiced in the county, state and federal courts and is well qualified to fill this position with credit to himself and the people. We commend his claims to you and ask that you give them due consideration."

"Henry Willis Raybourn, aged 87 years, died at his home on Upper Tygart on Monday morning, August 22 at 4 o'clock after an extended illness of some time of infirmities of old age. Mr. Raybourn was probably the oldest man in this section of the county, and was well and favorably known. He was a member of the Methodist church and for many years preached the word of God to fallen humanity over this country to many of the pulpit, but several years ago he lost his eyesight and was compelled to quit the work.

He leaves besides a host of other relatives and friends,, six children, three girls, Mrs. Lucinda Masters, of New Castle, Ind.; Mrs. Lillie Wright of Rowan county; Mrs. Bettie Patton of Upper Tygart; three sons, Elbert and Henry of Stausburg, Ohio; and Squire Raybourn of Upper Tygart. The body was laid to its final resting place near the old home in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Tuesday after funeral services."

October 6, 1921

"Plummer Evans, soldier boy who was killed in action in France, and shipped back here, was buried at his old home on Upper Tygart Sunday afternoon with military honors, most all of the soldier boys from around here attending. The services were conducted at the church near the old Brown (Bowen) cemetery, where the body was laid."

November 2, 1921

"Commonwealth's Attorney, (Democrat), Fred M. Vinson of Louisa.

Police Judge of Olive Hill (Independent) J. C. C. Johnson, C. F. Cooper, D. M. Foster"

November 10, 1921

"Mrs. Ella, the wife of Albert Stamper, (nee Ella Davis), died at her home last Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., of the dreaded disease, consumption, after a lingering illness of several months...(A paragraph of religious rhetoric)...She leaves a husband besides her family of six children, the youngest who is probably 4 years of age, besides a host of friend and relatives to mourn the loss of the dear one. The funeral services, which was conducted at the Stallard graveyard was impressive and conducted by the Rev. Andrew Kiser of Wesleyville, after which the remains were laid to rest in the above cemetery."

"....Fred Vinson, of Lawrence County won over Cain for Commonwealth Attorney by about 500...In the city election, J. B. Denues was elected Mayor; J. C. C. Johnson, Police Judge..."

August 17, 1922

"Taylor Enix, aged 76 years, died last Saturday morning at his home a mile and a half east of this city, of uremic poisoning, after an illness of less than two weeks. He was taken ill on Sunday night, July 30th, and the jaws of this dreaded disease slowly but firmly closed in on his life until on last Saturday, near the hour of 12 o'clock noon they gripped so tight that he was bound to bow his head and give up the ghost. God had called him to his reward and he must go.

Mr. Enix leaves, besides a wife, two daughters, Zella and Dorothy both at home; two brothers, Lafayette and Washington, who live near him; two sisters, Mrs. Gorman and Mrs. Susan Gaynes, who live in the East end of the city. They all remained very close to him during his illness and death and watched over him faithfully. All that medical science could do was done to give him relief, but it seemed that it had come the time when God had seen fit to call him home and he must go.

A home has been stripped of a precious jewel; a chair has been made vacant that can never be filed the steps that once prattled over the floors and through the yard will never be heard again; that familiar kind and loving voice which has so often been heard from the getting up in the morning until the retiring at night will not be heard anymore; the folks of Olive Hill will miss "Uncle Taylor" as he was hailed almost every morning as he came down our street walks and even the young tots who so often made remarks to him as he passed will miss him so much, for it was while they played upon the sidewalks he so often had to stop and pass and repass more or less jokes with them and they all learned to love him.

So faithfully did he bear his sufferings and unto the last he held out that he would get well and still be with his family, seemed as though he wanted to be with them longer for he loved them so. He was a great home man and a good provider. He always was for the right and against the wrong. It was easy to place him when a question of this character was to decide. He was a personal friend of the writer and a man whom we must say we loved and highly honored and he held a spot in our heart that will ever remain a fond recollection.

The funeral services were conducted at the beautiful little cemetery overlooking his old and were conducted by Congressman W. J. Fields, his neighbor and a true friend of his. He read Chapter 28 of St. Matthew, which so beautifully told of where Mary Magdalene went to the tomb of Jesus and the angels appeared and rolled the stone away and showed her that Christ had risen from the dead, and told of how Mr. Enix in the morning of the great resurrection would rise again and come up to meet his loved ones in the air. Many beautiful things he said during his explanation of the life hereafter, and the talk was a soothing balm placed on the minds of the family and friends of the departed one. He said, "to know Taylor Enix was to love him," which is as true as can be said.

The concourse of people that thronged to the funeral was proof enough that he was loved by everybody. Seldom do you see as large a crowd of people attend a funeral as did this one. The singing was beautiful."

August 24, 1922

"...Zora Johnson, wife and family of Ethel, W. Va. Are the guests of J. J. C. Johnson and family here and relatives near Soldier for a few days."

June 7, 1922

"Judge J. C. C. Johnson and Attorney G.W. E. Wolfford were in Frankfort the latter part of last week on professional business."

September 13, 1923

"Judge J. C. Johnson, we are glad to say, is able to be out and his many friends hop that he will soon be completely recovered."

"Last Friday night after the City Council, which was in session adjourned, the Chief of Police was walking along the street when he all at once heard a shot ring out just across the railroad on the south side. He with Deputy Sheriff R. T. Burchett made a rush for the scene and met, near the place, Cleveland Osenton, and the Chief asked him where the soothing was. Burchett had walked another way and when asked, Osenton replied that he though Walter Scott shot at a dog down the street. Chief of Police O. E. Pelfrey asked where Scott was and started to walk across the street to where he was standing, when Osenton told him to be careful that he would kill him. When he looked up he saw Scott with a pistol drawn and he started to get his when Scott began firing.

He fired four shots in succession, three of them taking effect, but all too low on the body to kill instantly. One struck a glance on his thigh; one in his left ankle and one in his right ankle and one missing entirely. The shot in his right ankle will make him a cripple for life, it is though as it affected the joint. Scott was place under arrest and Pelfrey and Burchett placed him in the city jail. Before Pelfrey gave up, but he finally had to be carried to the city hospital, where medical attention was given and the next day he was taken to his home and we are proud to say he is getting along nicely.

Scott was given a preliminary hearing Saturday before Judge J. C. Johnson and bound to the grand jury for shooting with intent to kill. It was reported that he was out of the State Asylum on probation and they were called and he will have to be tried again before he can be sent there. His plea will be insanity when he is brought for trial for the shooting. He was taken to the Grayson jail and lodged there Saturday for keeping until he can furnish the bond or till further orders of the court."

December 6, 1923

"Dr. J. J. Ingram of Augusta, Ky., was here the latter part of last week attending Circuit Court and mixing and mingling with friends. He paid this office a pleasant call while here and expressed a desire to be able to visit his friends more frequent in the future than he has in the past."

June 12, 1924

" Died at his home, June 6, 1924 near Flat Fork, W. H. Hamilton, at the age of 82 years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. James Rayburn of Walnut Grove and the remains were laid to rest in the Flat Fork church yard. Uncle Bud leaves an aged wife and 8 children, besides a number of relatives and hosts of friends to mourn their loss. He was a true Christian man, a member of the Christian Church for many years. He bore his afflictions with great patience and he was ready to go when the summons came. Those from a distance who attended his funeral were Mrs. Jim Pendland and son of Anderson, Ind; J. T. Hamilton and wife; Jack Rayburn and wife of Logan, West Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stamper; Mrs. Dr. Armstrong and Thornton Kennard of Olive Hill."

November 13, 1924

"Mrs. Dora Johnson, age 36, died at her home in Hitchens, Tuesday morning after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. She leaves four small children. She was the widow of Steele Johnson of Upper Tygart, who died a few years ago and since that time she has lived at Hitchins. She sold her farm on Tygart to assist her in rearing her children. The funeral services were conducted by Reverend Bowling of Hitchins, after which the remains were laid to rest in the home cemetery, Bowen Chapel, beside that of her husband."

September 24, 1925

"Aunt Jane Gearhart, better known as Sis Gearhart, died at her home on Tar Kiln, September 16, 1925 aged 70 years. Born in Breathitt County, March 31, 1855, she was married to Lafayette Gearhart, April 4, 1870, 55 years ago at the home of her father Andrew Carpenter, on Tar Kiln, the Rev. Andrew Johnson officiating. To this union were born ten children, four dead, six living. She is the last of a family of four children of Andrew Carpenter.

She was a devoted Christian for many years and praised the Lord that had spared their lives to a ripe old age. She was a companion tried and true; a devoted mother and friend to all the passing public. Her doors were ever open; her table ever spread, inviting all to come in, eat and rest, no one ever going hungry from her home. She ever blessed and cared for orphan children. After her marriage she spent the remainder of her life on an adjoining farm to the one they started life's journey on long before any enterprises came our way; before the great C.& O. Railway or the brick factories or crushers, mining and all were known. She leaves behind and aged husband, tottering on his cane at 79 years, and a host of relatives. (Breathitt County birth records indicate an unnamed female child, born on March 31, 1855, on Buckhorn Creek to Andrew Carpenter and his wife Hetty Gearhart).

November 12, 1925

"District #4 Russell Hargett, 461; S. D. Cline, 392"

November 26, 1925

"Mrs. John M. Logan, of Morehead, passed away last Wednesday, November 18, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lord and Dr. Lord, at Fort Worth, Texas, of infirmities of old age, after a brief illness at a local hospital, where she had been visiting for the winter. She was 78 years of age and leaves four daughters and two sons, besides a host of relatives. She was the widow of the late John M. Logan, who for many years was a prominent physician of Kilgore, in this county, where they raised a large family, and where she made many warm bosom friends. At the time of her death she had been making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jenkins at Morehead and had gone south to spend the winter.

The body was brought back to Morehead Saturday and after a brief service at the Caudill cemetery, was laid to rest. Rev. Irvine had charge of the service and the relatives and friends were at the bier. She was the daughter of the late Colonel John Hargis of Morehead and was a member of one of the most prominent families of Kentucky. The funeral was attended by the editor, wife and family from this city. She was an aunt of Mrs. Fultz. (The editor of the Carter County Herald was W. F. Fultz, son of John Wesley Fultz and Lavinia Danner).

December 3, 1925

"Grant and Jim Haney spent Thanksgiving with their brother, Ben, at Smalley, Kentucky."

December 24, 1925

"Mrs. A. J. Stamper returned home Friday from Rowan County, where she was called to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Melvina McCormick, who is seriously ill, and her recovery is doubtful."

January 7, 1926

"Mrs. A. J. Stamper received word that her sister, Mrs. Melvina McCormick, who has been seriously ill at her home in Rowan County, is somewhat improved."

January 21, 1926

"Just a word or two in memory and loving tribute to Mrs. Melvina McCormick of Triplett , Rowan County Kentucky, who passed to the spirit world January 12, 1926, at the age of 71 years. She was sincere Christian character, always mindful of her Creator and the needs of friends at all times thankful for her blessings and with deep reverence attended worship and church duties. She leaves beside her husband William McCormick, a family of six children, Mrs. Julia Ishen of Lewis County; Mrs. Sadie Brown of Triplett, Rowan County; Jack, Zenis, Luke and Leonard, sons all living at home. She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. W. H. Hamilton of Fitch, Mrs. Jane Sloan of Rowan County, and Mrs. A. J. Stamper of Olive Hill; four brothers, J. K. P. Enix of Missouri, J. B. Enix of Oklahoma, M. W and T. J. Enix of Green Forest, Arkansas. She sang this song just before she went to her future home...Down at the cross where my Savior died. Down where for cleansing from sin I cried. There to my heart was the blood was applied. Glory to His name...her family and friends miss her and will not soon forget her."

March 4, 1926

"Mrs. Ella Reeder and son, Emory were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Burchett Sunday...Misses Edith and Hilgeth Thompson of Haldeman are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Hamilton."

April 8, 1926

"Just across the line in Rowan County on the head of what is known as Hayes Branch, last Thursday, April 1 (1926), there was committed a murder that is hardly equalled in this section, especially if reports and the affidavit of the wife of the slain man be true. It seems that from reports, Dewey Eden and John Thompson, two man of that same section, came to the home of Jack Evans, about eleven o'clock in the night of this date and began hallooing for him to come out, and he being in bed with his family around him, and knowing they were drunk, ceased to answer for a while, and his wife kept him from it on account of their being drunk. But after they had hallooed for some time he said, "They will halloo all night if I don't let them in, so I will let them in," and he arose, opened the door, just as he did, Thompson fell from his horse that he was riding on to the ground. Eden alighted from his hourse and the pair walked into Evans' house. He asked to have seats, which they did, and Thompson said to Eden, "Give Jack a drink of whisky," and whisky was offered to Jack by Eden, but he (Evans) answered, "I am tired, boys and don't feel the best in the world and don't care for it," after he had shaken the bottle and smelled the whisky. When he so failed to take the whisky, Eden arose from his seat and demanded of Evans, "what he had in for him?" Evans immediately told him that "he had done enough to him to have it in for him, but for them to go on and let him alone, whereupon Eden raised, drew his pistol from his pocket and began firing at Evans. Four balls took effect, three of them in his left side and one in his left arm. Evans fell to the floor, but by the time he staggered his wife, who was so badly frightened had arose from the bed and reached him and wa holding his head in her lap when he cried, "I am killed." The murderer walked to the dead from (Evans), placed his hand on the body and said, "I have done enough to send me to the penitentiary now," disappeared out of the room with his companion, John Thompson, went to Haldeman, surrender to a deputy sheriff and was taken to Morehead and lodged in jail for safe keeping. Thompson, it seems has made his escape, but was later captured and is now in the clutches of the law, but could only be charged with complicity.

The following is the affidavit made by the wife of the slain man. About 11:30 pm on Thursday night, April 1, 1926 we were in the bed. Some one kept hallooing and I raise up, looked out thewindow and saw a man fall off a mule. I didn't know who it was, but Dewey said, "Get up and let's go," and John Thompson said "no, he was going to go in the house." Dewey said, "Get up and come on that Jack was asleep." John got up, went around behind the house and sat down. Dewey took the mule around where John was. John got up and staggered against the house, came to the door and told Jack to let him in, and Jack opened the door and he came in and sat down and Dewey came in behind him. Jack sat down on the bed. John told Dewey to pull the bottle out and give Jack a drink of whisky. Jack took it and shook and handed it back to him and told him he didn't want it. Dewey got and sat down by Jack and told him he was going to bite his ears. Jack got his pants, put them on and told him he didn't want to be bothered. Jack got up and walked up to the fireplace. Dewey got up and walked up close to Jack. Dewey asked Jack what he was sore at him about. Jack told him he was sore over the way he had done. Dewey asked him what he had done. Jack said, "You know what you've done, you came with them two fellows up here from Morehead, and took their ten dollars and told them to wait here until you came, that you would bring them a gallon of whisky, and never came back." Dewey said something in reference to some difference they had before and Jack told him not to sass him in his own house. Dewey opened the door and slammed it back, then drew his pistol and went to shooting and I jumped out of bed, ran up there, and the last shot I saw, he had the pistol in his breast. Jack staggered over toward the door. I had my arms around him and he looked up toward the shotgun, but never did speak, and inside of thirty minutes, he was dead. John Thompson ran out to his mule. Dewey ran out and then came back and felt of Jack's face and said, "Clora, I have killed him, and I am good for the penitentiary," and then he and John both left." signed Clora Evans.

(Clora, Jack's wife, was the sister of Dewey Eden.)

September 16, 1926

"Lafayette J. Enix, born May 28, 1850. Passed from this life to eternity at his home three miles north of this city onTrough Camp, Sunday September 12, 1926 at 11:30 P.M., after a lingering illness of some time with Bright's disease. He had not been in good health for years and had been for the past few years almost an invalid, but his energy to be up and going kept him from being in the bed with his disease much longer than he was.

Before his death he expressed a desire to get well several times, but said if it was God's will, he was ready to go when He called. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Julia Gorman of this city, and Susan Gham at home, and one son, Herbert Enix, who made his home with him. His last brother before him departed this life just one year and one day ago, and he was the last one left of the boys of probably one of the best known families of Carter County. The funeral services were conducted at the home on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. John Garvin, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Miller Cemetery, close by.

September 23, 1926

"Uncle Lafayette Gearheart, born August 26, 1846, dropped dead at his home a few miles south of this city last Thursday morning, September 16, 1926, of dropsy of the heart. Mr. Gearhart had been bothered with this disease for sometime and although he had been feeling well, the family had suspected him to go almost at any time. He arose Thursday morning feeling apparently well and went to the kitchen to wash his face, took the pan of water out on the back porch and was bathing his face when some one of the family in the kitchen heard something fall and rushed out to see that he had fallen to the floor. They rushed for him, but it was too late he was dead when they reached him.

Mr. Gearhart was known as one of the most highly respected citizens of this and Elliott counties and was held in the highest esteem by all those who knew him and he had a large host of friends. He leaves six children, five boys and one girl, his wife having departed this life just one year to a day before him, besides a host of relatives throughout this and Elliott counties. The funeral was conducted at the home Friday by Rev. John Bradley, after which the remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery at Tar Kiln by those of his loving wife. The family and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in this their loss of a loving father."

October 7, 1926

"Squire Russell Hargett of Upper Tygart was in the city Monday looking after business and while here called at this office and renewed his covenant with the Herald. Judge Hargett is making the people a real officer and they sure need to be proud of their selection."

March 24, 1927

"Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson entertained Friday for dinner, Judge and Mrs. J. J. C. Johnson...Judge J. C. Johnson, we are glad to say has returned from Kenova, W. Va., where he has been visiting, and is able to be about again."

May 12, 1927

"The sad news of the death of one of Carter County's former citizens was received her last Thursday when a message was received annonouncing the death of Mr. Jerry Erwin of Garrison, who formerly was a citizen of this county, but had moved there a few years ago to make his home. He was born at Upper Tygart 63 years ago and was united in marriage to Miss Emma Johnson, to which union was born ten children, all of whom are living except William, who passed away several years ago. He was brought here Friday on train No. 23 and taken immediately to the home of his brother, Robert Erwin of Upper Tygart, where it lay until Saturday morning, when it was taken to the family cemetery and laid to rest. The funerl services were conducted at the Bowen Chapel by Rev. E. E. McConnell, of this city, pastor of the local First Christian Church, of which Mr. Erwin was a member, after which the body was laid to rest.

When a question of right and wrong was raised in the community where Jerry Erwin resided you didn't have to ask where Jerry stoood because you could always place for the right and against the wrong. He lived near where he was born until a few days (meant years) when he moved to Garrison, Kentucky, where he lived at the time of his death. He was a member of the Christian Church, living at all times as close to his Maker as possible, and in our opinion, he just sweetly passed on to his reward as does every loving Christian, who lives close to his Maker and does His will in all things. A host of friends and relative attended the funeral." (1880 Carter Census shows him at house of Silas age 43 and Sarah age 35 in house number 187, precinct #4).

May 12, 1927

"Judge J. J. C. Johnson of Kenova, spent the weekend with his son, Mr. Howard Johnson and attended to some business while here. His many friends were certainly glad to see him looking so well and hope he will remain so."

August 25, 1927

"Mrs. A. J. Stamper received the sad news of the death of her brother M. W. Enix, who lived at Green Forest, Arkansas, Monday of this week. He wold be buried there the message stated. He leaves a wife and some children besides three sisters, Mrs. Eliza Stone and Mrs. Lucinda Hamilton of Fitch, Ky., Mrs. A. J. Stamper of this city; two brothers, F. J. Enix of Green Forest, Arkansas and James K. Enix of Missouri."

September 1, 1927

"Judge and Mrs. J. J. C. Johnson of Kenova W. Va. Are visiting their son, Mr. Howard Johnson and Mrs. Johnson this week."

November 3, 1927

"Judge and Mrs. J. C. Johnson of Kenova, W. Va. Are here visiting and getting ready to vote for Flem Sampson (Who was elected Governor the following week)."

December 1, 1927

"Sunday, Bob Smith and Harrison Click, of West Haldeman, came down toward Gates at what is known as Hayes Siding and ran into two boys from Ashland, who were parked and proceeded to get into a quarrel, we are told, and Click stabbed one of the boys, and injured him. It was at first thought to be serious, but he was rushed to the hospital an hopes for his recovery are held out.

Within a few minutes, Johnnie Turner of that immediate section came along riding horseback, who claims he was dragged from his horse by the same Smith and Click and Smith threw him t the ground and his shoe heel was used to put his face almost into a jelly. The boy went to his home in such a condition that the family could not reognize him His wounds were thought to be fatal at first, but at last reports, he is getting along nicely and will recover.

Sunday night as Bob Smith was going to his home in West Haldeman, he was shot and instantly killed by someone who is so far unknown. Although it is believed that someof the friends of Johnnie Turner, or the boy from Ashland came upon him and fired the fatal shot, while this is just assumed, as ther is no proof of it."

April 19, 1928

"Samuel Pendland, aged 59 years, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Amanda Mahan in Lewis county near Emerson, Monday moring April 16, after an illness of one week of fever. Mr. Pendland had come here to Kentucky about three months ago to visit friends from Sabetha, Kansas, where he had lived for ten years, and had visited in Fleming, Mason, Bath, Rowan and Lewis Counties before his death.

He rushed the news to his home and his son, Hubert W. Pendland, who resides at Horton, Kansas came here Monday morning, arriving just three hours before his death, and he was able to know him and begged of him to take him back home, which, after his death, they called the local undertaker, Clarence Henderson, who went and got the body and brought it here, repared it for burial and shipped Tuesday morning to the home at Sabetha, Kansas, in charge of the son that had come to accompany him back home, but found him near death's door upon his arrival.

He leaves three sons, Hubert W. of Horton, Kansas; Oscar M. and Samual Clayton of Sabetha, Kansas; one daughter, Mrs. W. E. Hinton of Sabetha, Kansas; four brothers, George of Salt Lick, Ky., Will, Sherman and John of Golden Ridge and two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Mahan of Golden Ridge and Mrs. Susan Ray of Salt Lick, Ky. His wife was before her marriage, Miss Lillie Thompson.

The body is expected to arrive at Sabetha, Kansas,Thursday morning and will be buried beside that of his wife in the afternoon of the same day. They had hoped to get Rev. A. P. Hurst of Albany, Mo., to preach the funeral, who is an old friend of Mr. Pendland, but it seemed almost impossible, owing to the short time."

April 19, 1928

"Mr. James Ingram returned home Saturday after a few days visit with his father, Dr. J. J. Ingram at Higginsport, Ohio."

September 12, 1929

"On September 1st, a dinner was given at the home of Mr. G. M. Masters on the Flat Fork of Tygart in honor of his 76th birthday anniversary. Among those present were his daughter, Mrs. Flora Reeder, husband and son of Braddock, Penn.; his sons, Mr. Harvey Masters, wife and two children of Fleming county; Isaiah Masters, wife and three children of Rowan county; daughters, Mrs. Lona Day, husband and four children of Hayward, Ky.; Mrs. Ella Reeder and husband of Upper Tyrart and two grandsons of Knightstown, Ind.; his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hannah Masters and daughter of Braddock, Penn.; his granddaughter, Mrs. Earl Masters and four children of Olive Hill; Mrs Maud Salyers and sons of Upper Tygart, and all reported a fine time and plenty to eat. Late in the afternoon his granddaughter, Mrs. Gustafson, husband and three children of Pittsburg, Pa., arrived and all were delighted to see them, but very sorry that they were too late for the fine dinner. Mr. Masters is one of our best citizens and we sincerely hope that he will live for many like occasions during the years to come."

January 3, 1930

"Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hogge and little daughter, of Eadston, attended church here Sunday and were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Johnson."

January 10, 1929

"Mrs. Susan Gahm, born December 16, 1856, passed away January 2, 1929, at 8 p.m. after an illness of cancer of the breast, of which she had been a sufferer for some time. She passed away at the old home about three miles of this city on Trough Camp, where she had been for about six years, since the death of her brother, Mr. Lafayette Enix.

Besides one sister, Mrs. Julia Gorman of this city, she leaves two children living, Mrs. Lena Lyme of Dayton, Ky. And Mrs. J. M. Collins of Detroit, Mich., both of whom were with her during her last hours, and her nephew, Herb Enix, whe was so faithful and stayed by and with her to the last hour.

The funeral services were conducted Friday by Rev. E. E. McConnell of this city, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Miller cemetery near the home by the side of her brothers who had gone on before her."

January 17, 1929

"Mr. James Ingram of this city and Wesley Ingram of Lawton, were called to Higginsport, Ohio, Thursday by the death of their father, Dr. J. J. Ingram, who died with pneumonia."

January 24, 1929

"This week we desire to call the attention of the voters of Carter County, both ladies and gentlemen to the announcement of Mr. Howard Johnson of this city, as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of this county, subject to the action of the primary to be held August 3, 1929.

Howard Johnson is one of Olive Hill's leading businessmen; capable of holding the office of Sheriff of this county to such an extent that there would not be a voter that would regret having cast their vote for him. He has been in business in Olive Hill for several years and at all times he has treated his competitors so nice they too have learned to love and admire him, as well as his thousands of customers, whom he has had the privlege of serving during his long career in this city.

Of course we could ont finish this statement fair, without mentioning his father, Judge J. C. C. Johnson, who has been a Republican when it was almost as dangerous to be a Republican, outspoken, as it would now to be a German sympathizer. Judge Johnson stood the battles of the early days when he was like the three Hebrew children, that was tried in the fiery furnace, stood without a flame scorching their skin, and so did Judge Johnson, because his fight was made along honest lines, for honest causes.

Howard is a man of very moderate means, having learned early in life to earn his bread by the sweatof his brow, he has never departed from this act, and is an honest, hard laboring man, standing with the first rank when it comes to dealing fair and just with all men. His business has never been marked with great progress all because he believes in the old adage of "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

His qualifications for this office is not excelled in this or any other county of the state as far as that is concerned, and his reputation together with this being equal to any person that could announce, he asks that you give his candidacy due consideration, with a guarantee that if nominated and elected he will give the county one of the best administrations, upholding the laws of the land, and preserving the happiness of each and every home and public place in it, as a reward. He pleads for a share of your patronage."

February 19, 1929

"Mrs. I. H. Crutcher of Tyler, Texas, formerly Mrs. W. A. Young of Morehead, Ky., was killed in an automobile wreck near home last week. She and her husband, Mr. Crutcher were rieding and another machine rn into them and threw them over an embankment and she was killed almost instantly. Mrs. Crutcher will be remembered as the first wife of Attorney William A. Yojng of Morehead, who was killed about nine years ago in an automobile near Lexington when they ran into a freight train. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Duesley of Louisville, who taught musci her a few years ago, and Mrs. Harry Rothwell of Tyler, Texas, besides four brothers, Attorney James Clay of Morehead, being one of them, with whom almost everyone in this section is acquainted."

May 2, 1929

"Judge J. C. Johnson was stricken ill last Sturday whilie returning home from the city and is confined to his bed."

May 9, 1929

AGED LADY PASSED TO REWARD (by Mrs. Alice Shumate of Olive Hill, Ky.)

"Mrs. Harrison Shumat, born August 20, 1844, died April 29 at her home in Rowan County. She was, before her marriage to Harrison Shumate on March 18, 1863, Miss Selena Caldwell Hankins. To this union wree born seven children, four girls and three boys. One daughter preceded her in death many years ago, and one son the 7th of April, 1928, and her husband died the 19th of last May 1928, this bringing the total deaths in the family to three in less than one year.

She leaves beside her children, 23 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren to mourn her death. She joined the Christian Church in 1884. She was 84 years, 8 months and 9 days old at the time of her death. Her three daughters, Mrs. Eunice Dyre of Frankfort; Mrs. Frances Carpenter of Hayward and Mrs. Lizzie Johnson of Haldeman; a granddaughter, Mrs. E. D. Patton of Soldier and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Nora Shumate were at her bedside, besides a host of friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday, April 30 at 3:00 p.m. after whihc the remains were laid to rest on the hill overlooking the old home, where many of her old friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last respects to their silent friend's form.

The children and family want to thank al who assisted in any way and assure them their kindness will never be forgotten and those who sent floral offerings. Written by a daughter-in-law."

May 23, 1929

"Miss Irene Hogg, eldest daughter of Judge and Mrs. E. Hogge of Morehead, passed away at Phoenix, Arizona, Saturday May 18, of tuberculosis, from whihc she had been a sufferer for many years. Her parents had had her in North Carolina and many other health resorts for years, but they all proved of no value at last. The body will be returned to Morehead, where it wil be laid to rest in the family cemetery."

October 24, 1929

"We take special privilege in calling to the attention of the voters of the city of Olive Hill, the announcement of Mr. Howard Johnson of the city as a candidate for the office of Police Judge of the city for the next four years to be voted for at thecoming November election on Tuesday November 5, 1929.

Howard Johnson was raise almost under your eye. He was raised to do the right and has not strayed from his raising. His father Judge J. C. Johnson, has taught him from the cradly the knowledge of law and upon wha tit is founded and he is qualified to do to you as his father and if you see fit to make him your choice at the polls, you need have no doubt but what your interests will be safeguarded and well taken care of.

His father served this city as its Judge for four years and we believe we are not crossing the lines to far when we say his superior as such an official has yet to serve, and without fear or favor he dealt the law to the violators and between man and man he made no difference or granted no special favors, all times doing that whihc was right. Elect his son and he tells you he will, without fear or favor, deal out the law and that he will give his entire attention to the office o matter whether it be friend or foe. He asks your support at the election with a promis that if elected he will fulfill the promises." (The August primary did not include the name of Howard Johnson. He apparently withdrew from the race for Sheriff).

November 7, 1929

"Police Judge: Judge J. B. Craig 291, Charles R. Boggs 56, Noah C. Kegley 61, Howard Johnson 106, Judge C. M. Erwin 40."

November 28, 1929

"...In the year 1877 there broke out in the west end of Carter County, a feud in which George Underwood and his son, Jess, were the leaders on their side and the Holbrook Pendlums and others on the other side, which resulted in several citizens taking part. The Underwoods from their side, built a fort on Dry Branc, in which it was impossible to dislodge them fromtheir fort, which continued for 2 years, when finally Jess Underwood was killed, then followed his father and one or two other brothers, but not before several others on the other side were killed, in which space will not admit of giving in full details.

Jess Underwood was buried on the hill near Jarvis branch about three miles east of Olive Hill on the highest pinnacle, the place being selected owing to it being a convenient place where they would not be endangered from harm, as they feared violence from the enemy. After Jess Underwood and his father were killed the remaining fled to another state and thus ended the feud."

"...The first road of any importance that was ever built through this section was the old State Highway, built from Catlettsburg to Maysville, by way of Lexington (this is crossed over in pencil, the part, Maysville by way of. Meaning that the road ran from Catlettsburg to Lexington), passing directly through this city, and was the famous road over which Andrew Jackson rode to Washington when elected President of the United States on route to the Capitol to be inaugerated, running over what is known as Clark Hill, which was named in honor of Billie Clark, an oldtime veteran of this community, who owned most of the country there, and lived at the top of it, some signs of the old home can be seen there now. The route of the old State Highway will be the route of the Midland Trail, which is now but through from the west to east from San Francisco, Cal. To Old Point Comfort, Va., going directly over this old route through tis and adjoining countys...

The first doctor to permanently locate here was Dr. J. H. Steel, who located and opened his office near the present residence of Congressman W. J. Fields, and who practice medicine here, enjoying what was then determned a great practice, but what one would starve to death on now. He located ther in 1857 and about the year 1880 and 1881, the railroad was built through this county and then Old Olive Hill, as it has since been know, became the hill and the new city moved down between two hills and began to grow and prosper."

Feb. 13, 1930

"In last week's paper we mentioned that Mr. and Mrs. Ballard Johnsn were proud parents of a fine boy, but we were wrong informed, as it should have been Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson."

July 17, 1930

"Honors Sister on 89th Birthday" "Mrs. A. J. Stamper delightfully entertained her sister, Mrs. Lucinda Hamilton, of Upper Tygart, Monday July 14, at her beautiful home in this city in honor of her 89th birthday. It may seem strange to many, but Mrs. Hamilton is in very good health considering her age and is able to be about and meet and mingle with friends far better than the average person. One of those fine meals that none can excel Mrs. Stamper in preparing was prepared for the occasion for her by the noon hour, and it had to remain for some time during the afternoon, owing to so many folks coming in and partaking thereof, among whom were the following; Mrs N. D. Tabor, J. D. Sewell, C. M. Erwin, H. F. Sewell, Alice Shumate, Addie Hamilton, Della Kirby, Misses Bertha and Letha King, Dudley Sewell, Gene Erwin, Allen Sloan, and the guest of honor, Mrs. Lucinda Hamilton. It goes without saying that "Aunt Julia" can prepare a table fit for a king and this bunch knew it, so they kept most of it a secret, so they could can enough of it to satisfy their own greedy appetites without any one else disturbing the ice cream, cake, lemonade, chicken, and so many other articles was served that I would be afraid to mention it, said one who attended it."

September 11, 1930

"G. M. Masters, a well known citizen of the west end of Carter County has retired from work on account of bad health. His health has been bad for the past two years. Mr. Masters was the youngest child of John and Amadilla Masters. They lived in Noble County Ohio. His father died when he was a small boy. There were five children of this family, Samantha, Isaiah, Rachel, Thomas and George. In 1867, his mother sold her home in Ohio and came to Kentucky and bought the farm where Mr. Masters now lives on Flat Fork of Tygart in Carter County. On August 29, 1930, a dinner was given at the home of Mr. Masters, in honor of his 78th birthday anniversary. A large group of his friends and relatives were present. Surrounding the dinner table were five daughters, one son, three sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one niece and her daughter, a total of twenty-seven at the table. Mr. Masters is the father of 12 children, of which eleven are living. He has thirty-seven grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. All reported a fine time and plenty to eat. Mr. Masters is one of our best citizens and we sincerely hope he will live for many like occasions during the years to come."

January 8, 1931

"Everett Hall of Rowan County is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Emma Thompson, but will spend Christmas at home." (Dated December 24, 1930. This was Uncle Joe and Betty Thompson Hall's son Everett).

"Mr. Luther Thornsberry of Cranston visited his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thornsberry Sunday night...The following were entertained at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Haney last Friday night; Mr. and Mrs. James Haney and two children of Olive Hill, Ky.; Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert of Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Egan and two children; Mr. Perry Mabry, Mr. Elmer Cooper and Miss Chlorene Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. James Haney and children of Olive Hill visited her mother, Mrs. Nannie Conn and other relatives here from Wednesday until Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert of Ohio visited her aunt here, Mrs. Venessa Egans and Mrs. Dorothy Haney and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Mabry over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCormick of Portsmouth, Ohio visited her sister here last week...Miss Sereta Haney who is attend school at Morehead visited with relatives here last week." (Dated December 22, 1930).

April 16, 1931 Thursday

"Last fall, the Rowan County News received a letter from a former citizen of Rowan County who now lives in Montana. Mr. Mocabee wrote recommending the beet growing section of Montana and offering to assist anyone who cared to go to that country in getting located and started in the industry.

And now comes results. A number of families in this county who read the letter got in touch with the writer, in fact have been corresponding with him since that time and today, three families of them are starting out for Billing, Montana, in response to Mr. Mocabee's letters. The three families who are making the move are those of C. A. Hall (Claude Allie Hall), W. B. Marcum and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hall.

In addition to the three families mentioned above, Curtis Hall, Everett Hall, Tabor Waltz and D.C. Caudill are making the trip. Mr. Caudill will of course return.

The trip is being made in the Caskey Special Bus, with Alf and Lester Caskey driving. Mr. Hall has promised to write to the News as to the prospects for development in that country."

"Mr. and Mrs. Orville Fryman and Mr. and Mrs. Ollie McRoberts and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Fryman and two children all of Ohio, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Fryman and Mr. and Mrs. Sam McRoberts of Pondlick."

May 14, 1931

"Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fitch and Miss Lona Fitch had for their dinner guests Sunday, Mrs. Nelson Evans, John and Cobern Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Evans and daughter Joyous, Mrs. Dona Fultz and daughter Doris, Wiley Ervin, Unie Fitch, Mrs. Angie Planck and daughter, Miss Dessie, Vernon Hamilton, Jack Locker and Cecil Richmond and Wilburn Rayburn."

June 16, 1931

"Mrs. Dorothy Haney and son Billy, Mrs. Vinesa Egan, Miss Jean Mabry, Mrs. Perry Mabry and Mr. Ray martin left for Canton, Ohio to visit Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Martin...Mrs. Haney of Ravenna, Ohio is visiting her children here and at Gates, Kentucky."

June 18, 1931 Thursday

"The Rowan Circuit Court opened Monday morning, with what was reported to have been one of the heaviest dockets in years...The case around which the greatest interest centers is the trial of Russell Conley charged with the murder of Charles Fox., which is being tried at present. Due to the prominence given the case at the March term of Court, when the trial resulted in a hung jury, it was found to be impossible to get a jury from this county. Consequently, by agreement of the attorneys, a jury was called from Bath county to sit in the case." (The follow-up paper is not on the microfilm roll).

October 1, 1931 Thursday

"One of the best known citizens of Rowan county was lost to this community last Wednesday afternoon, when Richmond Tussey* died at the hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, where he had gone about three weeks earlier in the hope of recovery. Judge Tussey, as he was called by his friends here, had been seriously ill for about a month. He was taken to Huntington about three weeks ago, but his condition steadily became worse, so that his death was not unexpected. He was 68 years of age. He is survived by his widow, and by tow daughters, Mrs. Anna Heidler and Mrs. Ida Mae Blackwell of Huntington, West Va. And by four sons, William Tussey, of Indiana, Harry of Cincinnati, Ohio, Bert of Ashland, Ky., Clarence and Ashland and George Tussey of Huntington. One son, Howard Tussey preceded him in death, having passed away about two years ago.

Judge Tussey had been prominent in politics during his entire life, all of which was spent in Rowan County. He served for a number of years as County Judge and also as sheriff of the county, offices received at the hands of the Republican party, of which he was a consistent member. He also served for several years as police judge of Morehead.

Funeral services were held from the home last Friday afternoon, with Rev. Robert L. Crowell of Ashland, an old family friend, officiating. Internment was made in the Caudill Cemetery. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Martin and son Roy, and Dr. Malone of Grayson, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dickerson of Salt Lick, Judge Tussey's sister, Mrs. Kaley Thurber and daughter of Willard, Ohio, and his brother William Tussey and wife of Mt. Sterling."

*(Richmond was a brother-in-law to John Martin, who died in 1884, after being shot in Farmers)

October 8, 1931 Thursday

Dewey Eden was shot and instantly killed on Wednesday night while attending a dance given at the home of Denny Ratliff on Holley. No reason for the killing has been discovered although the Grand Jury is holding an investigation today and is expected to return an indictment before they adjourn this afternoon. Denny Ratliff at whose home the dance was held is being held in jail pending the decision of the Grand Jury...From The Trail Blazer.

No details are at hand as to the immediate cause of the killing. Reports say that Ratliff, who with several others, among them Eden, had gone into the yard, and that later Ratliff returned to the house and announced that a man had been killed in the yard. Sheriff Parker was notified and on his arrival advised all who were there to be present at the Grand Jury investigation today.

Eden was sentenced several years ago to serve seven years in the state penitentiary at Frankfort having been convicted of the killing of his brother-in-law, Jack Evans. He only served a few months of his sentence, having been paroled by Gov. Fields. (Governor Fields lived near Olive Hill before becoming Governor).

April 16, 1931

"Mrs. Sarah E. Jarvis, born October 10, 1849, died April 10, 1931, departed this life at the ripe old age of 81 years and 6 months. She was the daughter of the late mr. and Mrs. Janes and Jane Scott and was the last survinving memeber of this noted family of early settlers in this county. She was united in marriage to James S. Jarvis, to which union was born four children, two sons, Bartolo and Winfield, who preceded her in death years ago and two daughters, Iona Waldron of Lexington and Mrs. Hattie James of Sunman, Ind...The funeral service was conducted at the home Sunday afternoon Rev W. L. Huffman, pastor of the Christian Church in charge of local undertaker, Clarence W. Henderson, after which the remains were bore to the family burying ground near Tygart bridge east of this city..."

May 7, 1931

"It sure seems that the ill fated hand has visited Howard Johnson during the past few days. His house caught fire Monday night and it with all the contents was destroyed with but $1500 fire insurance. Tuesday evening as he was working in Greenup county, selling medicines, his car was wrecked, damaging it several dollars, beside cutting him very badly, breaking two ribs and breaking his collar bone. He was at home before he knew his home was burnt. He has just about lost everything he had, as he had no insurance on his auto, which was a new Ford, that had been specially built for his work."

May 28, 1931

"Stanton Conley, born February, 19, 1869 in Morgan County Kentucky, died May 21, 1931, at the age of 62 years 3 months and 2 days. His death was caused from heart failure, after and illness of over 3 months, at his home at Enterprise, 6 miles west of this city, where he had lived for many years of his life. He joinde the Christian Church 17 years ago and had since lived a devoted life for his Maker. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 708 of Soldier; Royal Arch Chapter No. 132 Greenup; Knight's Templar N. 28 and El Hase Tenmple Shrine of Ashland and had been for years. He was known and loved by everyone far and near for his hospitality and kindness for all.

He was married to Lottie Easton November 184, who departed this life on Oct 24, 1897, to which union was born one child who died in infancy. He was married to Miss Hattie Shephard of Grayson to which union was born two children, Mrs. Elizabeth Dowdy and Mr. Clayton Conly of Enterprise; one sister, Mrs. W. W. Pope of Covington, Ky., with a kind and loving wife, who stood ever by his side during his illness and especially did she share of his suffering as much as was possible.

He told his wife during his last suffering that if it was impossible for him to recover, he wished the Lord would take him on home, as he was ready to go, prepared and ready to meet his Maker, a bright testimony for those who are passing away. The funeral servies was conducted at the Christian Church Sunday morning in this city, by Rev. Harlan Murphy, in charge of local undertaker, Clarence W. Henderson, and by the Masonic Lodge, of which he was a member, after which the remains was laid to rest in the cemetery in Pleasant Valley."

July 9, 1931

"Mrs. John Johnson and children of Columbus, Ohio are visiting the formers' grandpaents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Johnson."

July 23, 1931

"Route 60, Midland Trail, is nearing completion from Olive Hill to Morehead, in fact it has come to where the detour is on worse than the road, and only a short distance. By August 1st, we are authorized to say, the road will be open and ready for traffice wtih but very little interference, if any, and the public will recive this with much satisfaction, becasue the tie up between her and Morehead has been long aand wearysome, although at the same time we want to copiment Mr. Brooks, head engineer over the job, for the manner in which he has handled the work and at the same time extended the general public such courtesy as he has.

The only trouble that has been troublesome was that in Bath County, where a detour is being completed, that is far better than the former road was and the public need have no fear but they can get over it in fine shape. A considerable amount of money has been expended on this detour, which was already a rock road, will make it a fine road, but for some dust. This will practically eliminate detours on the Midland Trail between Ashland and Louisville and place it ready for use at any time."

October 8, 1931

"Mrs. Emma (Ham) Thompson was born April 11, 1846 and departed this life on Sept. 28, 1931, at the ripe old age of 85 years five months and 17 days. She was wedded inyouth to Jack Thompson and to this union were given 12 children, three of whom with their father have preceded the mother in death.

She was a devout Methodist from childhood and was typical of Godly livng. She was a loving, patient, kind mother and a true wife. Her beautiful life spread sunshine evrywhere. There was kindness and a smile for everyone. An enemy to Aunt Em, was never known; she was of the type who never have any acquaintances except friends.

Her life was constantly watched for about ten years and she was never seen angry. More souls like her, we pray! The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Jess Collins, from her home at Limestone, Ky., on September 30, and interment was made in the cemeterythere. Besides two sons, who remained at homewith her, there is a daughter and a son at Logan, W. Va., a daughter at St. Paul, Ky., one at Limestone and one at Gates, Ky. (Betty Hall) and a son of this city, as well as quite a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

November 12, 1931

"George M. Masters of Upper Tygart, Kentucky, passed peacefully away to his reward at his home Friday November 6, 1931, at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 5 days. He was born in Ohio but moved to this county with his mother in early life, where he has lived since, with two other brothers, Isaiah and Thomas, 65 years ago. A citizen of this county he has been both in spirit and in words because his life was lived among us and we knew of which we speak. He was the father of twelve children, ten of whom are yet living. He had 39 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Some men live and die and are yet good men, but this man planned to do something always and not only did he plan but he did them. He was always helpful to the community in which he lived and left the proof of this work in his community by the improvements he made while living. It was he and his brother Thomas J. Masters, that started the move that caused the building of the Flat Fork Christian Church. They owned a saw mill and sawed the lumber, Edward Evans, A. J. Locher and Shelton Hamm furnished the timber. This timber being sawed and furnished, William Kidwell and others hauling the logs to the mill. M. J. Orcutt and others did the carpenter work, but back of all this movement for a better community and a better environment for the children coming up. He was going about doing good. He had been a member of the Church of Christ since early in life, and not in name only, but in work and sincerity as well. In a conversation with Mr. E. A. Evans (son of Edward Huston Evans, mentioned below), one who attended the funeral in a country village, where there was more people present than this and not more kind expressions made, as well as good things said about a man, which all goes to show just how he was appreciated and loved by his neighbors. The funeral was in charge of Mr. Kell, undertaker, with Rev. W. L. Huffman preaching, assisted by Rev. H. M. Reeder of Hillsboro, Ky., with burial in the family cemetery by the side of his good wife who had gone on before him."

November 19, 1931

"A few weeks ago we mentioned that those owing us subscription could give us a great lift if they would bring us some farm or garden vegetables. We were actually surprised at the respond we had from this, there still remains a number that can be of much more benefit to us if they will but try, and we are going to insist that you do it because we must have something for the paper else you are not going to get it.

We issued an ultimatum that subscribers that could not pay and were unable on account of financial troubles of the country we would continue to carry but to them that will and wont we will take your names from the list in a minute if you do not pay. Remember we will accept Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, pumpkins, pickle beans, kraut, cabbage, apples, molasses, canned fruit of any kind, chickens, in fact anything you have good to eat we can eat it and it saves us buying it and we are glad to have it. Bear in mind if you can pay us this way and do ot, this will be the last paper you will receive until you "come across."

June 16, 1932 Thursday

"Mrs. Lucinda Hamilton of this place died Sunday June 5, after a weeks' illness. She was ninety years old. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Charrie Pendlum of Anderson, Indiana and Lutie White of Grassy. Five sons, Alvin and Walter of this place, Harry of Upper Tygart, Ed of near Flemingsburg and Tom of Logan, West Va., one sister, Mrs. Julia Stamper of Olive Hill, besides many other relatives and friends. She was laid to rest beside her husband William Hamilton who preceded her in death."

June 23, 1932

"Mrs. Stamper Is Real Entertainer" "Mrs. A. J. (Aunt Julia) Stamper is about the best entertainer you ever went about, and if you don't believe it just walk over and see. She is an ardent worker for right and better surroundings, and the stock of pheasants in this state hs been going down and she was asked to hatch some, so Wednesday morning as she entered the barn, she found there sweetly poising under the wing of a kind and loving mother hen, 11 of those beautiful birds, as well as under the wing of anothr mother hen, 22 baby chicks. Mr. Stamper (Uncle Jack) is not content with the above so he has him a hn and some small bantams wich keep company for anybody and taht home sure is blessed with plenty of entertainment when yo go there. Floral gardesn are a rare treat to anyone, and when you enter or come near to this home you will meet with an odor so sweet from the flower gardens kept in the finest of shape by Mrs. Stamper you will think you are entering some of the beautiful flower gardens of California, where fragrance almost takes our breath. Of course, you must not think you willl be blessed with making an impression of your molars on these pheasnats, because she is doing this to help stock fields of Kentucky, but if, when they reach the line of accountability you happen to be at that home when those chicks are ready to be cast in the frying pan, you will be made feel welcome and enjoy a real meal."

August 2, 1932 Thursday

"Miss Sereta Haney, daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Haney of this place, and Mr. Lowell Knepper of East Canton, Ohio, surprised their many friends by getting married at Morehead, Friday July 22. They left immediately after the ceremony for East Canton where they will make their home.

October 27, 1932

"...Johnnie Evans, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelse Evans of Carter county and Myrtle Masters, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Price Masters of Lewis County."

September 1, 1932

"Surprise Birthday Dinner" "The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Stamper was the scene of another big day Monday of this week, when Mr. Stamper was given the reaal surprise of his life and in fact it was a surprise to al, as none even knew the cause of the thing until after they had seated at the table, and a mention was made that the sun was passing into an eclipse and Aunt Julia pronounced that "it was Jack's birthday." The table cloth that had not been on a table in 10 years was spread on the dining room table, beautiful bouquets of flowers were seen to adorn the home in many places. A $40.00 kettle, seldom used at all, was filled and cooked of squirrel and placed in the center, with ice cream, cake, watermelon and other good things to as is necessary to make the trimmings. The affair was arranged on such a short notice that it was impossible to make many invitations, so just a few were present to enjoy the affair. Those present were George W. Raybourn and George Raybourn, III, C.A. Raybourn, H. Watt Hillman, A. J. Counts, A. Sloan, Mrs. J. D. Sewell, Miss Bertha L. King, Mrs. C. F. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Stamper."

February 11, 1932

"(By D. C. Boy, Assistant Industrial Commissioner, C. & O. Railway).

(We are grateful to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Magazine for the following article which appeared in their magazine of February 1932 and thank them for their consent to use it in our paper to show our readers that this company appreciates this section.--Editor).

It is not known just when fire clay was first discovered in Northeastern Kentucky, but the records show that the first fire brick were made in an old brewery building in Ashland, which Charles Taylor leased from the city in 1859, or thereabouts. Mr. Taylor operated this for about two years. We next find him shippping fire clay from Greenup County along the Ohio River to Cincinnati, where he built a fire brick plant in 1863. The clay was moved in barges down the river.

But the development of the famous Olive Hill district dates from the period between 1868 and 1872, when Messrs. S. Eifort, K. B. Grahn and J. McL. Staughton bought 10,000 acres of land in the Olive Hill district for the purpose of erecting an iron furnace. These men formed a company, which was known as the Tygart Valley Iron Company. At that time the Lexington Division of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway had not been built from Ashland to Louisville, but was projected and the above company bought the land expecting the railroad to be built immediately. The railroad was not built however until 1883.

Meanwhile the plans for the erection of an iron furnace were abandoned and the 10,000 acres of land, sub-divided. Mr. Grahn received the eastern portion in the vicinity of what is now known as Grahn Station. Mr. Eifort got the central part in the vicinity of Olive Hill. Mr. Staughton was allotted the portion west of Olive Hill.

In 1883 the railroad was finally completed into this section and Mr. Eifort began to open up and ship fire clay. The first fire clay from the Olive Hill district was shipped by him to fire brick plants in Ohio in 1883. The clay, when made into fire brick, gave such excellent results, that its reputation as a refractory clay was son established. It was only three years later, in 1886, that the Ashland Fire Brick Company's plant at Ashland was erected and six years later, or in 1889, that the Louisville Fire Brick Works, established a plant at Louisville, both plants using Olive Hill clay.

The demand for this cly increased rapidly and together with the fair prices received for it, cause an extensive development and prospecting for and shipping of clay, bacame quite an industry for a number of years. The extent of the clay territory was found to be much larger than was at first supposed.

The Olive Hill fire clay, so named because it was first developed at Olive Hill, is and extensive, though not continuous, deposit, and probably covers three or four hundred square miles. This clay is made up of three different grades, known as flint, semiflint and No. 2 plastic. The flint clay is very fine grained and in color is often buff or light gray, but sometimes dark gray. The semiflint clay differs from the flint in being slightly softer and in having noticeable plasticity. Its color runs from white to gray. The No. 2 plastic clay has decided platicity and is softer than the semiflint. It varies from light to darker colors.

There are four vital factors that greatly augmented the rapid development of the fire clay industry in this district: 1) The excellent quality of the clay for refractory wares. 2) An exceedingly large supply of raw material. 3) Good railroad transportatoin. 4) Proximity to the coking coal district and the iron furances of the Pittsburgh district.

Although clay was shipped to fire brick plants as early as 1883, the first brick plant in the immediate clay territory was not erected until 1895, when the Olive Hill Fire Brick Company, now the General Refractories Company of Philadelphia, built its plant at Olive Hill. They opened up the famous Burnt-House mine, which contained a solid bed of pure fire clay, in some places 27 feet thick. It was the fire brick made of this clay, that really established the reputation of the Olvie Hill fire brick, which is now sold in all parts of the United States, Canada, Japan, Cuba and other foreign countries.

In 1900 the Ashland Fire Brick Company erected a plant on the Chesapeake and Ohio at Haywar, six miles west of Olive Hill. The following year, 1901, the Harbison-Walker Refractories Company of Pittsburgh completed their plant at Olive Hill.

Still farther west, at Haldeman, in Rowan County, the Kentucky Fire Brick Company established a plant in 1903. About ten years later, or in 1913, two other plants were put in operation in the Olive Hill district. One of these was the plant of the Louisville Fire Brick Works at Grahn, 5 miles east of Olive Hill; and the other was the General Refractories plant at Hitchins, at the junction of the Chesapeake and Ohio and the Eastern Kentucky railroads. This section east of Olive Hill had been opened up by Mr. Grahn, who soon after the completion of the railway to Louisville, shipped clay to the Louisville Fire Brick Works, whose plant at Louisville had been erected in 1889.

The oldest plant directly on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway is the Ashland Fire Brick Compnay's plant at Ashland, built in 1886 and completely remodeled in 1922. This plant and the plant of Hayward are now owned by the North American Refractorieds Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Anothe early plant, which now uses Olive Hill clays exclusively is the plant of Charles Taylor and Sons Company at Taylor, Ky., opposite Portsmouth, Ohio, built in 1901.

In all, there are eight fire brck plants in operation withing the fire clay district in Northeastern Kentucky and three plants just outside of the district, which use Olive Hill clay exclusively. The combined capacity of all of these plants is more than 500,000 nine-inch brick or their equivalent, per day. This is equal to fifty carloads. It requires 2,000 tons of clay to produce that number of brick.

Olive Hill fire clay refractories are used by railroad companies in locomotive fire boxes, by malleable and gray iron foundries, blast furnaces, power plants, potteries, steel mills, coke ovens, in cupolas, and in fact in practically all classes of equipment which high temperatures are encountered.

General Refractories Co. General Office, Philadelphia, Pa.

At Olive Hill, Ky. And at Hitchens, Ky., only a few miles away, the General Refractories Company operates two of thier best known fire brick plants, using the finest clays of the Olive Hill district. Their famous Olive Hill and Carter brands are made at these plants. These brands are used extensively for blast furnace linings, also for general steel mill purposes, cement and lime plants, boileer platns and in cupolas. Locomotive arch brick are made at Hitchins plant. The combined capacity of the two plants is around 180,000 brick per day. Shipments are made from these plants to all parts of the United States and Canada and to many foreign countries.

Harbison-Walker Refractories Co. General Office, Pittsburgh, Pa.

At Olive Hill, Ky, the Harbison Walker Refractories Company operates its Olive Hill Works, a modernized plant at which highest quality flint and plastic clays form the company's own mines are used, for producing refractories of exceptional quality and uniformity. Standard 9-inch brick and sizes are branded "High Grade." For blast furnace linings, their standard "Hearth and Bosh," "Inwall" and "Top" brands are used. In both blast furnace and stove practice, the brick from this plant have established tonnage records. The product of the plant finds application in all types of industrial furnaces and is shipped to all parts of the United States, Canada, Mexico and other foreign countries. The capacity of the plant is approximately 65,000 nine-inch equivalent per day.

Louisville Fire Brick Works General Office, Louisville, Ky.

The Louisville Fire Brick Works operate two plants engaged in the manufacture of fire clay refractories. The older of these plants was established i Louisville, Ky., in 1889, drawing its supply of raw material from Grahn, Ky., on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway in the heart of the Olive Hill clay district. Another plant was located at Grahn, Ky. In 1913. Both of these plants manufacture hgh quality fire clay refractories.

Their products are marketed under four brands; "XXX," (is) a handmade brick of first quality. "Louisville," (is) a semi-dry press machine made brick of first quality. "Bung" Brick (is) both machine-made and hand made first quality, and "Standard," (is) a semi-dry press machine made brick of second quality. The capacity of the two plants is 2,000 carloads per year. Their products are shipped to market throughout the entire country and are used in locomotives, in malleable iron foundries, in grey iron foundries, in steel mills, i cement mills, in power plants, in potteries, etc.

North American Refractories Co. General Office, Cleveland, Ohio

The North American Refractories Company plants on the Chesapeake and Ohio at Ashland and Hayward, Ky., are perhaps better known under their name of the Ashland Fire Brick Company. The two plants manufacture high grade fire brick exclusively using eh hand-made steam-pressed, dry pressed and plunger pressed processes. Other products include fire clay dust, bonding morters and plastic fire brick.

Their products bear the following well known trade names, Ashland, Ashland High Grade, Ashland Crown, Ashland Empire Crown, Blast Furnace, Ashco, Narco High Grade Dust, Narcoset High Temperature Bonding Mortar and Narco 505 Furnace Batch. Their principle markets are in the iron and steel centers, but many other industries are users of thes will known brands. The capacity of the Ashland and Hayward, Ky., plants in about 3,600 carloads per year of refractories products.

Kentucky Fire Brick Co. General Office, Chicago, Ill.

The Kentucky Fire Brick Company has a large plant at Haldeman, Ky. The product of this plant is largely consumed by the Illinois Steel Company of Chicago, which company owns the brick plant. The capacity of theplant is about 50,000 (nine inch equivalents) per day.

Chas. Taylor Sons Co. General Office, Cincinnati, Ohio

The Chas Taylor Sons Company has two plants using the famous Olive Hill fire clay. One plant (is) at Cincinnati and the other at Taylor, Ky., across the river from Portsmouth, Ohio. The products manufactured are brick and special shapes. These are sold under the trade names of Tiger Steel, Tiger Crown and Tiger. The capacity of the two plants is about 900 carloas per year. The Chas. Taylor Sons Company products are used all over the United States and exported to a nmber of foreign countries. These products are used in steel plants, furnaces, locomotives, foundries, glass plants, etc., etc."

(Marv Hall's note--This informative article was accompanied by several photographs of the interior and exterior of some of these plants.)

March 31, 1932

"Death at 8:00 Tuesday morning, March 22, 1932, claimed Mrs. Elzia B. Rogers, one of the pioneer residents of Olive Hill. She had resided here for many years. Mrs. Rogers was born in 1852, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Haney. She was at the time of her death 80 years, five months and 28 days old. The deceased is survived by one brother, Mose Haney of Prater, Ky.; three sons, John, George and Elisha and three daughters, Martha, Lucy and Rebecca, besides several step-children and grandchildren.

Funeral services wer held Wednesday afternoon at 1: 00 o'clock, after whihc the body was laid to rest in the Eagle cemetery. Mrs. Rogers had been a faithful member of the Old Christian Church for several years."

December 1, 1932

"Judge J. C. C. Johnson is able to be out after an illness of several days."

July 27, 1933

"Earl Masters, who is seeking the Republican nomination for County Judge at the Primary, August 5, 1933 tells the voters what he stands for, what he proposes to do if they put their affairs and the affairs of the county in his hands...I was born on the Flat Fork of Tygart Creek in this county, and have lived here all of my life. I am now 39 years of age. I have a common school education, and did not have the opportunity to go to school as some of my opponents, who were possessors of more of this world's goods than I was. My mother died when I was six years old and my father when I was twelve years old, leaving me with a sister and a step-mother and three small half-brothers to support. I was their only means of support and we were poor people and had to work very hard to support them. But still I feel that I am as well qualified to fill this important office as any of my opponents, as I have had a lot of business experience in life, having started clerking in a store when but 15 years of age."

March 22, 1934

"Malissa, daughter of David and Alice Kilgore Davis, was born in Scott County Virginia, February 20, 1842; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mallie Fultz, of Carter, Ky., March 15, 1934, at the age of 92 years and twenty-five days. She had been more or less feeble for the past three years. A few weeks ago she contracted a heavy cold, which developed into pneumonia and lived but a few days.

Grandma Underwood was of direct Scotch ancestry. Her parents were of the Douglas-Kilgore family, who obtained a family charter from the English king to emigrate to America. The intermediate members of the Kilgore family settled in what is now known as Virginia. At the age of eleven years, she came,with her parents to Carter County Kentucky, where she remained until her death. She was united in marriage to Elverton W. Underwood of Carter County in 1861. To this union was born 7 children, two dying in infancy. Three preceded her in death. They were Mrs. Jennie Jacobs, Mrs. Mary Fultz and W. C. Underwood. Her husband passed on in the year 1879. (He was killed in the Underwood-Holbrook War. Marv Hall's note).

As a young girl, she united with the Baptist Church and from that time lived a devoted Christian life. The fullness of that Christian soul impressed all of those with whom she came in contact. She had great strength and courage, and carried on under great difficulties.

She leaves to mourn her passing two daughters, Mrs. Mallie Fultz, of Carter, and Mrs. Martha Gilbert of Soldier; nineteen living grandchildren, fifty-five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; also three sisters, Mrs. Winnie Danner of Greenup, Ky., Mrs. Martha Fultz and Mrs. Polly Danner of Wesleyville, and a host of relatives and friends to whom we wish to say 'her soul is not dead, but sleepeth.' Funeral services were conducted at Bethel Church Friday, with Rev. Outland, of the Olive Hill Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed in the Bethel Cemetery."

November 22, 1934

"Again has the grim reaper, Death, called among us and taken from us Uncle Gardner Johnson, age 81 years, who passed away at the home of his brother J. C. C. Johnson, in this city, Wednesday night, November 14, after an illness of some duration with the infirmities of old age. He had made his home with his brother for some time, and was well known in this and Elliott counties. He was born in Floyd county, but removed to this section of the State while a mere boy.

Over forty years ago he affiliated with the Regular Baptist Church, of which he was a faithful member, doing what he could for his Master and living a devout Christian life. Before he died he told them how he wanted to be put away and who he wanted to make his casket, having already prepared the lumber.

Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Andrew Kiser, after which the remains were taken to the Fairview cemetery near Limestone and laid to rest in the family cemetery. This leaves but one member of this family surviving, Judge J. C. C. Johnson, of this city."

January 10, 1935

" Mrs. Rosa Thompson, age 65 years, four months and 22 days, passed away at her home on Upper Tygart Sunday December 30, 1934, after an injury received on the Midland Trail on December 20, when an automobile collided with a wagon on which she was riding, and tore the flesh from her heel. Blood poison set up and the suffering was so great that she was attacked by lockjaw on Sunday before her death. She was injured near the home of Rufus Evans, and although all that loving hands could do was done, still death came in its way and took her home to meet her husband, who had gone on. She had been a member of the Christian Church for forty-two years, and lived her religion with neighbors and all with whom she came in contact, and when the end was near and she realized it , she told them she feared not the meeting of her Maker but prayed for the time to come that she could be relieved of the suffering and gone on. She was a devoted mother and loved her children, leaving the message to them all to meet her in a better world. The funeral services were conducted at the home on Tuesday, January 1, by Rev. Mave Reeder, a neighbor, after which the body was taken to the Masters Cemetery and laid to rest by the side of her husband and other relatives and friends who had gone on before her. A large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends gathered to pay their last respects. She leaves to mourn her passing, besides a host of relatives and friends, the folowing children; Perry, John and Fred Thompson, all of Upper Tygart, Kentucky and Mrs Virgil Solar of Muncie, Indiana.

July 4, 1935

"Found By Neighbors A Short Time Afterward; Funeral Thursday"

"A home was made sad Wednesday moring when a mohter, Mrs. Louise Ellen Hamlton Reeder, wife of Rev. M. F. Reeder, of Flat Fork of Tygart Creek, about eight miles west of this city, jumped to her death in a well and was drowned.

Mrs. Reeder had been in ill health for years and often remarked that she was a drawback to the famly in her condition, and the family had watched her on numerous occasions. Tuesday and the day before she was seen looking at a large hole of water in the creek near the house and neighbors failed to report it to the husband, thinking nothing of it. One one occasion the husband said she had gotten out of bed before him and when he awoke he found her looking around the well.

Coroner C. W. Henderson was called and the inquest held. After evidence, the jury held that she had come to her death by drowning at her own hands and evidently caused by ill health. Her husband is one of the most prominent ministers and citizens this section of the State knows. Both her and his families were prominent in this county since living here-all their lives. She was a devout Christian and lived a Christian life for years and years before her death.

She leaves besides her husband, two sons, Homer of Fleming County and Emery at home. Thwo children had preceded her in death. One brother, H. P. Hamilton and a host of friends who regret to lose her from their midst. The funeral will be held at the Flat Fork Christian Church, today, Thursday, at 2:30 p.m., by Miss Lula Kell, pastor of the Nazarene Church here, in charge of local undertaker C. W. Henderson."

October 17, 1935

"Howard Johnson of the local Masonic Lodge and Frank Bledsoe of the Soldier Lodge left Monday for Louisville, where they go to attend the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, which will be in session there Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The local lodge is doing quite a bit of work now, taking in some good members and aqdding to its list."

October 31, 1935

"W. R. Fultz was killed in an automobile wreck in Tularo, California on last Sunday, according to a message received here early Monday morning. Mr. Fultz is the eldest brother of the editor of this paper and has for many years lived in Wisconsin, going to california about a year ago. He left this county about thirty years ago and never returned, even for a visit. He would have been 70 years of age had he lived until January 26, 1936. His wife prededed him in death several years, but he leaves a family of seven children, all of whom reside in Wisconsin but one, William Jr., with whom he was staying when he was killed. Six brothers, C. W. of New Jersey, A. J. and N. W. Fultz of Colorado; B. E. of Chillicothe, Ohio, F. R. and W. F. of this count; besides two sisters, Mollie Hurst of Chattanooga, Tenn. And Flora Hanson of Cassoday, Kansas. The remains will be brought to Wisconsin and buried by the side of his wife."

November 14, 1935

"W. M. (Uncle Billie) Patton of Soldier, died at the home of his nieces, Miss Ethel Patton and Mrs. Mayme Marshall, where he had been for several years. In fact almost since his wife died in Green Forest, Arkansas. Uncle Billie came to make his home with his brother J. D. Patton of Soldier, before his brother died and after his death he stayed right on, having a lot of nephews and nieces, but he sought to make his home with these fine girls who have been so nice to him that he felt at home with them.

He was 86 years of age and had made his home in Arkansas for years, where his wife was laid to rest. He left a request that his body be taken back there and laid by her side, which was did. The girls intended to accompany the body, but they both teach school and it was impossible for them to get away at this time, so their brother Everett Patton accompanied the body. The end came Sunday afternoon at 3:30 and the body was taken in charge by local undertaker Clarence W. Henderson, brought to his morgue here, prepared for shipment and place aboard train No. 23, Monday noon and arrived in Green Forest Wednesday morning."

January 16, 1936

"Upper Tygart and Carter County lost a valuable citizen this week when Mr. George Hamilton, born July 12, 1860, died January 12, 1936, at the age of 75 years, 7 months, at his home at Upper Tygart, where he was born and reared. He was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Hinton, March 20, 1884, who survives him. To this union were born three children; one son preceded him in death several years ago, and two daughters, Mrs. Willard Bowen of Haldeman, Ky., and Mrs Maynard Thompson of Eadston, Ky., besides several grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Mr. Hamilton was one of the county's most highly respected citizens, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was honest, upright and spent his time attending to his own business and letting the other fellow's alone, always extending a helping hand to those in need. He was a kind and loving husband and father and will be greatly missed in the community.

The funeral services were conducted at the church in charge of Rev. Dr. G. H. Fern, in charge of local undertaker C. W. henderson. Tuesday, after which the remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery by the side of his son."

April 23, 1936

"Sarah A. Wilburn Reeder was born July 22, 1848 passed away April 14, 1936, aged 87 years, 8 months and 23 days. She was united in marriage to John P. Reeder February 6, 1868. To this union were born ten children; one died in infancy and George M. Reeder of Soldier passed away ten months ago. She is survived by eight living children; J. J. Reeder, H. W. Reeder, Russell E. Reeder, Mrs. Porter Hamilton, Mrs. Arthur Perry, all of Upper Tygart, Ky., Mrs. Charles Monroe, Sciotoville, Ohio. Mrs. Charles Reeder of Soldier, Ky., and Mrs. John Caudill of Greenup, Ky., also survived by one sister, Mrs. A. J. Trevillian of Huntington, W. Va.

She became a Christian in early life and lived a devoted Christian life. She was devoted companion, a loving mother a a loyal friend. She leaves to mourn her passing besides her children, 34 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service was held at the Bowen Chapel Church Thursday afternoon by Rev Orley Beard of Grayson, and the remains laid to rest in the Bowen Chapel cemetery."

May 28, 1936

"Mrs. Alice Alknocker,(headline says ack, text says alknocker, she was the niece of my great-great grandfather William Baldwin Johnson, Judge John J. C., Gardner and he were brothers. This is on my father's side) age 61, died at her home in Garrett, Floyd County Ky., Saturday night May 23 after an illness of over a year of cancer. She had been treated by the best surgeons obtainable and received the best of care, but all this seemed to do no good and the end came peacefully with a bright and glowing testimony left behind that she had gone home to glory, and for all her folks to make arrangements to meet her there.

She leaves her husband, two children, Mrs. John Carpenter, Ironton, Ohio and Dessie of West Virginia, a father, Judge J. C. C. Johnson, of this city, two sisters, Mrs. Martha Cline and Mrs. Clydia Webb of Ashland, Ky.; one brother Howard Johnson of this city and her stepmother Mrs. Johnson, who was the same as a mother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death, which was evidenced by the large number of relatives and friends from her home town that accompanied the body here.

She had requested that her body be brought backhere for burial. The funeral services were conducted at the home of her father, Judge J. C. C. Johnson of this city, Monday afternoon by Rev. Andrew Kiser after which the remains were laid the rest in the cemetery east of the city."

June 4, 1936

"The erection of one of the finest school buildings in the county isnow assured when the contract was let and signed by the members of the Board of Education at Grayson Monday for the erection of a building at Upper Tygart, seven miles west of this city. The letting of this building , which is to cost $22, 200, has been delayed for different reasons, but it is now assured. The contract went to Frank Wilson, of Vanceburg. George Owens, a member of the Board from this district, made a hard fight for this building."

August 20, 1936

The September 24, 1936 issue of the Rowan County News reported that the upcoming session of the circuit court included consideration of the case of "Henry Eden, charge with the killing of Marvin Johnson. Eden has not been taken into custody."

The February 18. 1937 issue of the Rowan County News reported that the circuit court was to consider "The case of the Commonwealth versus Elmer Eden, who was charged with killing a man by the name of Johnson. The killing grew out of an argument during a game of cards."

The March 18, 1937 issue of the Rowan County News reported that "Elmer Eden, charged with the killing of Marvin Johnson at Haldeman last spring, was convicted and was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary. The killing is reported to have followed a card game in which the two men took part earlier in the evening. The evidence produced, indicated that Johnson had been shot in the back."

(Marvin Johnson was my mother, Callie Johnson's brother. I was named for him. The argument was about who was supposed to pay a nickel, according to my Aunt Francis. Marvin lived for nearly a month after the shooting. He spent the last month of his life in the hospital in Ashland, Ky. He was buried in his wife's family cemetery on Bearskin Branch, just outside Haldeman).

September 17, 1936

"Judge J. C. C. Johnson and son Howard and J. P. Carpenter were in Portsmouth Tuesday where Howard Johnson went to buy goods."

October 29, 1936

"Mr. and Mrs. Herb Haney and daughter, Letha and grandchildren Mrie and Merl Dixon, visited Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Ingram and other relatives at Plummers Landing Sunday."

November 19, 1936

"Mary S. Hargett, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield Hargett, of Bath County Kentucky, was born June 29, 1862. She was united in marriage to L. H. Crawford on February 22, 1876. To this union was born thirteen children, eight sons and five daughters: Mrs. Climmer Kibey of Rooney, Ky., Rev. J. O. and Richard C. Crawford of Chicago, Illinois, James Crawford of Groveport, Ohio, Mrs. R. T. Burchett, Walter Clarence Manford and Weber Crawford of Olive Hill, Ky., Mrs Ida Roark of Counts X Roads, Ky., and Arthur Crawford of Portsmouth, Ohio. Two daughters, Edna Crawford and Mrs. Achsa McGlone, departed this life some years ago. She was united in marriage a second time to Rev. E. T. Hall of Olive Hill in March 1928, and was a true Christian helpmate to him until her death. She became a Christian early in life and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. She lived an earnest Christian life, always admonishing her children to live upright Christian lives. Likewise to look beyond this life of trials and disappointments to that life eternal. From the hour she was stricken she knew the time had come when she must leave us, but she was so kind and patient in her affliction. She would smile and point upward to the very last moment. Mother is gone, but we know where to find her, for she is now with the angels. Let each one of us try to emulate the Godly life she lived before us, in order to meet her beyond this vale of tears."

January 7, 1937

"At the close of the year 1936, in fact on the last day, there went with the closing one of the county's eldest and most highly respected citizens, John Reeves of Upper Tygart, a man born and reared within our confines. He was well and widely known by almost our entire citizenship.

A son of the late John and Nancy Reeves of this county, he was born October 15, 1860 and passed to his reward December 31, 1936 at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 16 days, at the home of his daughter at Upper Tygart, where he had made his home since becoming ill about two months before his death. A son, Frank was buried two months and six ddays before his death, and while attending this funeral, he complained of being ill and sixteen days before his death he took his bed, never to arise again.

He was married to Miss Sylvina Erwin, to which union was born nine children, Curt, Jack, Ed and Charlie, and one daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Fultz survive him. Two sons and two daughters preceded him in death. Several grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Keeton of Morehead, and Mrs. Harriett Hall of Indiana, also survive him, besides a host of relatives and friends.

The funeral services were conducted at Bowen Chapel on Upper Tygart, Friday afternoon, by Rev. Zach Tussey of Morehead, with burial following in the family lot there."

January 21, 1937

"Anthony Wayne Evans, son of Anthony Wayne and Sarah Francis Evans was born October 16, 1853 in Lewis County Kentucky. He came to Carter County and was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Erwin, daughter of Silas and Sarah Erwin, on November 22, 1883. He passed from this life January 16, 1937 at the age of 83 years and three months. He leaves his devoted and faithful wife, one son, Herbert C., at hom, one daughter, Sarah Francis Van Hoose of Clair, Mich.; two grandchildren, Mabel and Lubuther Herbert Van Hoose, one sister, Celia Scott, one brother, Morgan Evans, several nieces and nephews,and a host of other relatives and friends. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

He was converted and baptized many years ago, and seemed fully reconciled to depart this life. More than fifty years residence in this community gives full testimony of a good, honest, peace-loving citizen. His patience in his affliction, his greetings to all his friends and love and kindness to his immediate family are points of his congenial character long to be remembered.

The funeral services were conducted at the Bowen Chapel Monday morning in charge of local undertakers, Henderson Funeral Home, by Rev. Zachariah Tussey of Morehead, with burial in the family lot. Your place is empty here for so God willed; But there in Heaven your place is filled. Your place is empty; God calls us one by one, To homes prepared by Him when earthly work is done. We would not have you leave this world of bliss. Even if we could, beloved, bring you back again to this. Back to this world of sorrow and suffering again, To long days full of weariness, to nights of ceaseless pain, Although we sorely miss you, the time will not be long, When we hear your voice in Heaven's glad song."

February 4, 1937

"Judge J. C. C. Johnson, who has been real ill some few weeks, is able to be up and about, we are glad to report."

March 4, 1937

"Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bond returned home from New Castle, Ind., Friday, where they had been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Ray Gearhart, and Mr. Gearhart."

March 11, 1937

OBITUARY OF MRS. WILLARD JAMES (Written by the Family)

"Mrs. Willard James, a well-known citizen of Morehead, Ky., but who had spent most of her life (71 years) in Carter County, Ky., passed away at the home of her daughter, Nette Petit, of Morehead, Ky.

She departed this life at 2:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 1937. She was known in Carter County as "Malinda Jane," and in Rowan as Mrs. James.

Besides one brother and six children (still living) she leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. It can truly be said that all her neighbors had a word of praise for "Malinda Jane." She was the wife of Willard (Bill James) who died at Pleasant Valley, Carter County Ky., in 1903. She was the mother of 7 children: Willard James, Burnwell, W. Va., Ora, Ernest and Oscar, Elliottsvill, Rowan County, Ky., Ernest James, deceased; Nettie Petitt, Morehead, Ky.; Pearl Messer, Haldeman, Ky.; Ida Pelphrey, Winchester, Ky.; the brother, J. W. Brinegar, Pittsfield, Ill.

She leaves many grandchildren, 45 in number. All are frank to say there will be no one to take her place. She was a Christian of the old fashioned type, who believed ingetting an example worthy for all to follow, always keeping in mind the Golden Rule. Her greatest desire in this 71 year, 5 months and 24 days was to make other people happy. We all have that assurance that she has her name written in that Book of God as "One who loved her fellowman."

Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter Nettie Petitt, of Morehead, at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, march 4, after which she was laid to rest in the famly cemetery at Newsill, Elliott County Ky. In charge of Henderson Funeral Home, by Rev. Kozee, pastor of the Baptist Church of Morehead."

April 8, 1937

"Judge J. C. C. Johnson, prominent attorney and former Police Judge of this city, fell at his home her last week and broke his thigh. He was rushed to the Stovall Hospital in Grayson, where he is doing some imporovement, although he is in a serious condition."

April 15, 1937

"Judge J. C. C. Johnson, who is in the Stovall hospital at Grayson, suffering with a broke thigh and arm, from a fall two weeks ago, is till in a serious condition and his friends hope he will soon be on the road to recovery."

May 20, 1937

"James Banford Stamper was born June 14, 1906; died May 6, 1937 at the age of 30 years, 7 months and 24 days. He leaves to mourn his death his mother, three sisters and three brothers, besdies a host of friends--his mother, Mrs. Lillie Stamper, of Fultz; sisters, Mrs. Bertha Leadingham of Rush; Hazel and Bessie Stamper at home; two brothers, Walter and Haskel of Fultz.

Banford will be remembered as a son of John L. Stamper, deceased September 2, 1932, who was a son of Jefferson Stamper, a brother of George Stamper of Lewis County; Jackson Stamper of Upper Smoky, Washington Stamper of Stafford Hill; William Stamper of Olive Hill, Mrs. Wesley Fultz, Mrs. Cynthia Cooper, Mrs. Milia Tabor, Mrs. Martha Erwin, Mrs. Nancy Fannin and Mrs. Nancy McGlone, all of Carter County and children of P. James Stamper of North Carolina, whose wife was Sarah Stamper of N. E. County North Carolina, both born in the year 179 and emigrated to Virginia and then into Letcher and Wolf Counties, Ky.; later into Carter County there only being about a dozen families living in the west end of Carter County at that time. Mrs. John Stamper will be remembered as Lillie W. James, a daghter of Thomas James, Civil War veteran now living near Iron Hill, another pioneer family of Carter County."

June 17, 1937

"Mr. J. C. C. Johnson, born January 1, 1852, died June 12, 1937, age 85 years one month and five days (my note, these years, etc. do not add up). In December 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Minda Cornett Brown of Rowan county. He is survived by his wife and three children, Howard Johnson and Mrs. Freelen Webb of Olive Hill and Mrs. Charles Cline of Ashland, also by twenty-five grandchildren and a host of friends.

In middle life, Brother Johnson was graciously converted and united with the Primitive Baptist Church, of which he was a faithful and loyal member until his death. He died leaving a bright and glowing testimony, so we can say, with the Apostle Paul, "That ye sorrow not even as others which have no hope." He is not dead this friend, not dead, but in the faith we mortals tread; God some few trifling steps ahead; And nearer to the end. So that we too, once past the bend shall meet again as face to face this friend, we fancy dead.

The pallbearers were: Active; Hubert Counts, J.P. Carpenter, Claude Patton, Robert Green, Ed Wilburn, Joe Phillips. Honorary pallbearers: Judge G. W. E. Wolfford, J. R. McGill, R. T. Kennard, R. A.Carpenter, A. J. Counts, Jim Ingram, H. Watt Hilman, A. J. Stamper, Dr. J. M. Rose, Cecil Oppenheimer, Ed Alexander, G. W. Blizzard, R. C. Lettleton, A. M. Johnson, Dr. Wylie McCleese and W. F. Fultz.

The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church, Sunday morning in charge of the Henderson Funeral Home, Rev. H. G. Murrell pastor, officiating, after which burial took place in the city cemetery in charge of the Masonic Lodge, of which he had been a member for many years."

July 1, 1937

"I have been appointed as Administrator of the estate of the late J. C. C. Johnson, and this will notify the public that those holding claims against this estate is requested to file them properly proven, according to law, and to those owing the said please call and settle within 30 days. Given under my hand this the 28th day of June 1937. Howard Johnson, Administrator."

July 1, 1937

"Mrs. Nora E. Reeder Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Reeder of Upper Tygart, died at the hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, Friday, June 25th of last week, where she had been taken from her home at Knightstown, Indiana, for special treatment. She was born at Upper Tygart May 6, 1899 and passed away June 25, 1937 at the age of 39 years, 1 month and 19 days. She with her husband, John Adams to whom she was married in December 23, 1916, left here for Knightstown about fifteen years ago.

She leaves, besides her husband, father and mother, six children, one of whom died 4 years ago, Clyde, Kermine, John, Jr., Pauline, Naoma, Monzello and Bessie Darlene, the latter passed away and gone on to meet her when she arrived; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Masters; on brother, deceased, besides a host of relatives and friends.

She united with the Flat Fork Christian Church at the age of eleven years and never faltered during her life as a Christian worker and doer for the cause of Christ and his kingdom. Her life was one of loveliness and deeds of kindness. Reared by Christian parents, surrounded by influence, she always sought the side of life of good and tried to make it a better place for people to do right and a hard place to do wrong.

The body arrived here on Sunday morning and was taken by the Henderson Funeral Home to the home of her parents on Upper Tygart and Sunday afternoon the funerla services was conducted at the church where she met God early in life by Rev. Snodgrass, pastor of the Christian Church of this city, with burial following in the Flat Fork Cemetery."

April 21, 1938

"Little Miss Callie Johnson, who is attending Erie School at Olive Hill, spent the weekend at he home of her father, Other Johnson. We are glad to report that Miss Lee Johnson, who has been ill for some time, is making steady progress on the road to recovery."

July 14, 1938

"Baker Hargett, of Upper Tygart boasts of some Bantam hen that disappeared on June 22, and was not seen until July 10, when it was found in the basement under a small paper box, upon which she had evidently jumped and the lid pressing apart, she went through to remain until someone taken her from the trap. She had gone there in search of a nest, supposedly. She had laid two eggs, being under the box 17 days without food or water. Being but 17 years old, she has raised an average of two angs of chickens each year, and so long as she does this well, Baker says, "I intend to keep her." Regardless of depression, recession, panic or what it may be, "Mary" the Bantam hen will remain in the home and continue to help to tide the family across the stream of hardships and turmoil that goes with these kind of things."

August 19, 1937

" Mrs. Phoebe A. Ingraham Haney, born June 17, 1854, passed away August 11, 1937 at the home of her son, James Haney of this city (Olive Hill, Ky.), where she was making her home, after a short illness of infirmities of old age, at the age of 83 years, one month and 24 days. Her passing brings to a close a life marked with kindness and deeds for others, and a great mother, wife, one of the old style that should be an example for others to follow in her footsteps. She was first married to John Thornsberry, to which union born three children. Mrs. Millie McRoberts of Cincinnati, Ohio, W. H. Thornsberry of Cranston, Ky., and Mrs. Lucille Phile of Ravenna, Ohio. She was later united in marriage to Pascal Haney in 1880, to which union was born eight children, five of whom survive her, James and Herb Haney of this city, Mrs. Chloe Hall of Eadston, Ky., Grant Haney of Ravenna, Ohio and Mrs. Lula Stegall of White Lily, Wisconsin, three having preceded her in death. The funeral was conducted Saturday at the Holiness Church on Garvin Ridge by Rev. Andrew Kiser, in charge of the Henderson Funeral Home, with burial taking place in a new cemetery nearby, immediately following."

November 24, 1938

"Friday night, November 18, 1938, marked the passing of the last member of a family who were numbered among Carter county's early settlers, when Mrs. Julia Gorman died at her home east of the city. Mrs. Gorman was the sister of Taylor and Washington Enix, both of whom were widely known and prominent in the affairs of the county. She, as the last of seven children born to Alfred Enix and Mary Miller. Her grandfather, Abraham Enix, was one of the early pioneers of this section.

On her mother's side, her grandmother, Esther Henderson Miller, who died in 1884 at the age of 92 years, was early associated with the history of Olive Hill. Mrs. Gorman was born August 20, 1853. She had been ill two years and all that medical skill and careful care could do to save her were of no avail. When the Lord called she could do naught but answer. Like the Apostle Paul, she had finished her course and the time had come for her to take up a crown of righteousness and rest from her labors.

She was a good neighbor. Condemned by none, loved by all. Aunt Julia walked strictly with the Man of Galilee. More than fifty years ago she joined the Old Christian conference church and through many adverse circumstances and much sorrow, she kept ever in the pathway that leads upward. She believed that all we could take from this world were the good deeds we done while here, and as we looked down upon her peaceful face, quiet in death and unmarked by any passing shadow, we could but come to the knowledge that the way to leave this world is to be good.

She was laid to rest with her people in Miller cemetery a mile east of the city. She leaves to mourn her passing five children, Beulah and Otis of Olive Hill; Cecil of Hennessey, Oklahoma; Camby of Morehead and Harry of Hitchens. Funeral services were conducted at the home in the east end of the city, Sunday afternoon, in charge of the Henderson Funeral Home, by Rev. Beard, pastor of the Christian Church, assisted by Rev. Shouley pastor of the Nazarene Church, with burial in the family cemetery."

January 5, 1939.

TURNER CHARGE WITH MURDER OF EDDIE BALDRIDGE

Three Men Hit By Bullets In Affray At County Roadhouse

John Turner of Morehead was formally charge in county court yesterday with the murder New Years of Eddie Baldridge, 46 at a roadhouse near Morehead of U.S. Highway 60. Officers said they believed the shooting was the result of an old grudge. Baldridge was hit four times, once in the hand and three times in the chest. He lived only a few minutes. Oda Kegley of Eadston, a bystander in the crowded roadhouse was hit in the leg while Turner suffered two wounds, in the hand and shoulder. Neither Kegley nor Turner were seriously injured. Turner was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Willis Bailey, operator of the roadhouse. He was not formally charged with the murder until this week.

Funeral services for Baldridge were held Monday at the Church of God, Clearfield. The rites were conducted by Rev. T. F. Lys and the arrangements handled by Lane Funeral Home. Baldridge, who had been a resident of this county all his life, lived at Clearfield and was formerly employed at the Lee Clay Products Company. He was a veteran of the World War and the rites at the Baldridge Family cemetery where he was buried were conducted by the Corbie Ellington American Legion Post of Morehead. A volley of shots were fired across the grave. Surviving Baldridge are his wife and four children.

Jan. 5, 1939

"ED BALDRIDGE KILLED IN FIGHT SATURDAY"

"John Turner, 31, was released from jail Monday under $3,500 bond for the killing of Eddie Baldridge, 40, Saturday, near Willis Bailey's service station near here. Turner stated Monday that he shot in self-defense. He waived examnation when he appeared before Judge I. E. Pelfrey and was bound over to the grand jury. The gunfight, which occurred in the house near the station about 8 P.M. Saturday night, was considered the result of a grudge. Turner stated that Baldridge had threatened him and then asked him to fight outside. Thirty minutes later, Baldridge was dead. Oda Kegley of Eadston, a bystander, was hit by one of the bullets but was not seriously injured Turner is a farmer at Eadston. He is the son of Mrs. Lucy Turner."

February 16, 1939.

Three Murder Case Are Slated For Trial: Jury Lists Released This Week

The March term of the Rowan Circuit Court, with Judge D. B.Caudill on the bench will open here on Monday March 6...John Turner is charged with the killing of Eddie Baldridge.

February 23, 1939

THREE MURDER CASES TO BE TRIED IN COURT.

All Have Been Bound Over To Grand Jury.

March 2, 1939

HEAVY DOCKET SCHEDULED IN CIRCUIT COURT.

John Turner charged with the murder of Eddie Baldridge. He was scheduled to go on trial beginning the tenth day of the court term after the Grand Jury returned "a true bill" against him.

March 23, 1939

MAXEY PLEADS GUILTY, RECEIVES FIVE YEARS.

(Then in the fine print after the news of Maxey's plea bargain) Two murder cases were disposed of in Rowan Circuit Court during the week with John Turner drawing an acquittal for the slaying of Eddie Baldridge, while Sherman Maxey by agreement plead guilty to the murder of Maxine Carpenter Maxey, his wife of four months and was sentenced to five years in the state reformatory...A jury was out only 20 minutes in finding Turner not guilty of murdering Bladridge. (The same jury was out 35 minutes in returning a not guilty verdict in the trial of Morehead Patrolman Hiram Lee Roberts, who was charged in the shooting death of Eddie Hardin, son of Jailer Alby Hardin. This was the third murder at this Court session).

November 16, 1939

"Elija Thomas Hall was born May 13, 1857, died November 12th, 1939 at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 28 days. He was united in marriage to Eliza Powell, to this union were born ten children, Emma, Jimmie, Florence, Malisa, Goul, Dock, Clarence, Harris, Cleveland and Charlie. His wife and six children preceded him in death.

He was again married, to Ida Leadingham. To this union were born three children; Virgil, Goldie and Raymond. His wife preceded him in death. He was then married to Mollie Crawford, who preceded him in death. He was a member of the United Baptist Church for 35 years, lived a true and devoted life. He leaves his children, brethren and sisters to mourn his death. The community loses a good citizen, the family a kind, living father, the church, a faithful member. May his deeds and words live long in our memory.

Funeral services were conducted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. N. R. Moore, by Rev. Nichols and Rev. Sturgill of Ashland, in charge of the Henderson Funeral Home, with burial in the Watson Cemetery."

April 3, 1941

"Cell Ingram, cousin of Mrs. Cutter Ramey and a brother of Mrs. Cobra Caudill was buried in Olive Hill on Tuesday (April 1) of this week, following his death in an automobile wreck in Michigan Friday of last week. Mr. Ingrain was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ingrain of Olive Hill."

May 15, 1941

"Mrs. J. W. Boyd died May 5th, 1941. She was at the time of her death 79 years, one month and 20 days old. She leaves her husband, J. W. Boyd of Smile and six children; Lure Reeves, Smile; Nannie Conn, Smile; W. A. Boyd, Smile; Vada Conn, Hillsboro, Ky.; Lucy Frence of Deerpark, Ohio and Idyle McRoberts, also of Ohio. Three children preceded her in death. They are Cary Boyd, Ethel and Lilah Conn. Burial was made in Fleming County. Funeral was conducted by Rev. Bill Hall and Rev. Smith."

February 19, 1942

"The following men from Rowan county left for Fort Thomas recently; Carl Allen Smith, Morehead; Leslie Delmar Caskey, Clearfield; Coye Virgil Burton, Morehead; Lloyd Lymden Kinder, Triplett; Charles E. Johnson, Eadston; Paul Edward Mabry, Eadston; Jeff D. Pernell, Clearfield; Charles A. Hatton, Eadston; Arthur Harold Hall, Eadston; Floyd W. Clifford, Morehead; Estill Lee Catron, Elliotsville; Thomas Smith, Farmers; Ezra Clyde McFarland, Smile; Austin R. Gregory, Pelfrey; Melvin Johnson, Morehead; Melburn R. Wheeler, Lawrence County; Elvis Newton Elam, Morehead; William B. Johnson, Bangor; Ray Rowe, Pike County; Clyde Edward Armstrong, Farmers."

December 30, 1943

"Dan Hall, of Gates, died on December 15, at his home at Gates. He was ninety years, seven months and twenty-one days old. Services were held at the home with burial in the home cemetery. He leaves two sons and two daughters to mourn his loss."

January 6, 1944

"We have recently received a card from the armed forces in Europe, stating that Lt. Cecil M. Hall (son of Allard Hall, grandson of George Washington Hall) has been raised from the rank of Second Lieutenant, to First Lieutenant. Lt. Hall is a bombardier in the Arm Air force and is now in England. On a recent bombing trip, all members in the plane were injured, the pilot so seriously, that Lt. Hall took his place and brought the ship in, although he himself was injured.

He was confined to the hospital for several weeks afterward, but is again flying according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allard Hall, of Route 2. It was his service in bringing in the ship and his injured mates that brought about his promotion."

October 19, 1944

"From Orie Hall and wife, Pearl of Morehead, to Alvie Wagoner and wife, Lula of Morehead, 91 acres on the East Fork of Triplett Creek, for $1.00 and other good and valuable considerations, recorded on September 5, 1944."

November 14, 1944

"James Thomas "Bunk" Evans, the man who made a fortune many times over in the timber business in Rowan County, and one of the real trail-blazers of this section of Kentucky, died at his home on North Fork of Triplett Tuesday.

Mr. Evans had been in ill health for several weeks, but had shown considerable improvement Sunday. His condition became worse Monday and members of his family were summoned to the bedside before the end. Death was from heart trouble and other complications. He was 75 years of age.

Mr. Evans was born in Nicholas County and came to Rowan 55 years ago (1889). He pioneered timber cutting here and for many years he operated one of the largest timber businesses in the state, employing scores of workers. At that time, the timber was hauled over dirt roads, generally by oxen, to Rodburn, where it was loaded for shipment on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. In 1890 he married Francis Sloan. They had 11 children, all of whom survive.

Funeral rites will be conducted from the home on North Fork, Friday afternoon at 2:30. The funeral will be conducted by Rev B. H. Kazee, pastor of the Morehead Baptist Church. Mr. Evans was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children; Milton Evans, James Evans, Mrs. Hubert McDonald, Mrs. Emmitt Blanton and Mrs. Mitchell Estep, all of Morehead; Mayme Evans,at home; Arthur Evans of Indiana; John Evans, now in the United States Army and stationed in New Jersey; Sam Evans, in the Navy, now at sea; George Evans, of the U. S. Army, now in France; and Warren Evans of the U. S. Marines, in the South Pacific. All except Sam, George and Warren are expected here for the funeral.

Also surviving are two brothers, G. C. Evans, Portsmouth, Ohio and Rufus Evans, Carter County, and one sister Mrs. Alvin Sloan, Fitch, Ky. He also leaves 22 grandchildren. Mr. Evans was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, serving with the Fourth Kentucky Infantry. The Lane Funeral Home handled the funeral and burial arrangements."

The same issue of that paper contains an editorial praising Bunk as a friend and Democratic politician. The editor spoke kindly about Bunk and hunting trips, which he had made on Bunk's land.

November 29, 1945

"Ann Hardin Gearhart, 88, on of Rowan County's oldest citizens, died Thursday night (Nov. 22) at the home of her son, John Gearhart, near Morehead. She was born June 18, 1857 and married Allen H. Gearhart in 1872. To this union there was born five children, four of whom survive. They are; C. W. Gearhart, John Gearhart and Mrs. Ida Markwell of Morehead and Mrs. Lou Davis, Farmers.

Her husband preceded her in death 26 years ago. Mrs. Gearhart was active until a few years ago, and was known throughout the community for lending a helping hand to the sick and needy. Besides her children, she leaves 26 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Baldridge Cemetery."