Edmonson County Genealogy Trails
The Edmonson County News
September 23, 1927
Cave Solicitors in Fight One Held
Quite a number of residents of the Mammoth Cave section were in Brownsville Monday to attend the trial of Ed Lock, solicitor for the Great Onyx Cave on a charge of assult and battery in connection with a fight with James Dyer, Crystal Cave solicitor, September 2. After hearing the evidence, Judge Houchin dismissed the case. Lock was represented by Attorney Milton Clark. Dyer was arraigned last week before Esq. Ed Gentry, at Mammoth Cave, on a similar charge and was held to the grand jury in $150 bail. Attorney Larrimorer of Munfordville represented Dyer, County Attorney Charles E. Whittle was the prosecuting attorney in both sections. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 23, 1927
Burial services were conducted at Ollie last Friday afternoon for Floyd Sanders, 30 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Sanders, who died Wednesday as the result of injuries suffered while at work for the Gas & Electric Company at Shippingport, Louisville.
Mr. Sanders was riding on the “dinky” train when the car jumped the track and he was thrown to the ground. His body was caught beneath the footboard of the car and was horribly crushed, though he lived for several hours and was conscious almost to the end and talked with Mrs. Sanders, who was constantly at his bedside at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital where he was rushed immediately after the accident.
Mr. Sanders was well known in Edmonson county and he and his family have many friends here who were greatly shocked and grieved when word of his untimely passing was received here. Besides the widow and parents, one daughter, two step children, and numerous other relatives in this county and at Louisville survive.
Accompanying the body to the old home for burial were Hobart Meredith and family Mrs. Dude Sanders, Mrs. Jettie Schaelle, a sister-in-law, and a representative of the Gas & Electric Company, the funeral party returning to Louisville Sunday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 30, 1927
Mrs. George Booker is Called Beyond
Mrs. George Booker, one of the oldest and best beloved matrons of Brownsville died at her home here Saturday night after suffering illness from Bright’s disease. Besides her aged husband she is survived by six children, four stalwart sons, Doll, Dard, Grover and Albert Booker, and two daughters, Mrs. Stella Wheat and Mrs. Josie Slaughter, numerous other relatives and a host of friends and admirers.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the grave in the Houchins cemetery by the Reverends Charlie Ray and George Harrison. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 30, 1927
Arthur Notes
Come on folks, don’t let the editor call in vain for correspondents to our county paper. I for one didn’t know that the paper was in existence until yesterday my little boy brought a copy home from school and I thought I would send in my bit. Maybe it will help.
We attended services at Dry Branch Sunday and it seemed like Bro. Charlie Ray preached a better sermon than he ever did before.
Mr. John Webb, who has been very sick for some time is improving.
No improvement is reported in the condition of Mrs. Irene Mangles, who is seriously ill.
The Arthur ball team will play two teams Sunday on the home grounds if the weather permits. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
December 30, 1927
Grudge Results in Shooting Scrape;
Noah York Victim
Loyd Herald Shoots When Warning is Ignored, Is Claim
Ill-feeling of long standing resulted in Noah York being shot and perhaps seriously wounded by Loyd Herald Wednesday about noon at the latter’s home in the Windyville neighborhood.
According to Herald’s statement he had warned York to stay off his premises and when he saw him approaching the house he opened fire with a shotgun, no words being spoken. York’s body was peppered with shot and it is feared two penetrated his abdomen.
Sheriff Parsley went to the scene of the shooting and took Herald in custody. He gave bond for his appearance Saturday for examining trial. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
December 30, 1927
Mr. J. M. Webb, 69, one of the county’s most splendid citizens, died Monday morning at his home near Chalybeate after a long issness from complications. Funeral services conducted Tuesday at the home by the Reverends Webb and Butram. Interment was in the Logan Cemetery under Auspices of the Masonic fraternity.
Surviving are the widow, two sons, Roy and Schultz Webb, four daughters, Miss Lula Webb and Mesdames Essie Sanders, Tandie Sanders and Jennie Isbell, and numerous other relatives.
Mr. Webb was a devout church member, and indulgent father and a loyal friend and news of his death brought sorrow to many hearts.
The Edmonson County News
January 6, 1928
Miss Katie Turner was badly disappointed Friday. She started to Brownsville to take the diploma examination and the car broke down and she didn’t get to go. She hopes to take the tests in May.
Mr. Lem Gravel, Miss Mae Whobrey and Mr. Johnny Self spent Sunday afternoon very pleasantly with Miss Katie Turner.
Mr. Charlie Deweese had a working Saturday. Everybody had a good time.
Mr. Phlemon Whobrey spent Saturday night with his friend Homer Gravel.
Mr. Phlemon Whobrey and Miss Dor White wore the guests of Helen Whobrey Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Theodore Raymer and wife are living at Segal and enjoying married life very much. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
January 6, 1928
Mrs. Belle Mellon, of Clarksville Tenn., arrived last week to be with her daughter, Miss Ann Mellon, Brownsville’s popular stenographer. They are very pleasantly located at the B. M. Vincent home. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
January 6, 1928
We are not frozen to death yet, but if the weather gets much colder we don’t know what might happen.
Mrs. Nannie Morris is very sick with measles.
W. H. Conway’s family have whooping cough and measles. There are several other cases of measles, also mumps in this neighborhood.
We have a new merchant. Jess Stevenson has a store near the Sweden church.
On last Sunday January 1, 1928, Mr. and Mrs. V. K. Harrison prepared a birthday dinner for their sons Rumsey and Edward whose birthdays come on that day. They invited some of the neighbors and though the weather was extremely cold, so that few were able to get there, they had a nice dinner. Those present were Messers. And Mesdames V. K. Harrison, Rumsey Harrison, Charlie Ray, S. M. Davis, L.L. Basham and children, Erman, Truman and Eloire; Mr. J. W. Conway, Mr. Reuben Morris, Carl Harrison and Mina Harrison.
Attendance at school is light as so many of the children have measles.
We have had a very good Sunday school at Sweden all winter though the roads have been a little bad for folks to go, and we believe we are going to have still better Sunday school as we have called J. R. Stewart for superintendent and he will keep it going. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
January 6, 1928
Senator B. M. Vincent and Mrs. Vincent left Sunday for Frankfort where they will remain while the legislature is in session. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
January 6, 1928
A Christmas dinner was served at the home of Jesse J. Houchin on Christmas Day, 27 of his children and grandchildren being present. Uncle Jesse, as he is generally called by his friends is 83 years old and a civil war veteran. He has 13 children, 69 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. He has been confined to bed for almost two years on the account of paralysis. He says he received a lot of Christmas presents. His wife Mrs. Mary Ann Houchin is 73 years old.
Charlie Meredith and family have moved from their home to the farm of E. E. Rich.
Ezra Rich and Janie Meredith and Wilson Vincent and Flossie Brown were married last week.
Church services were held at Ollie school house on Christmas Day. Rev. Andrew Hester, Rev. Dit Webb and Rev. Miles Harp preached, taking as their subject the advent of Christ coming into the world to save sinners.
Ministers and deacons meeting was held at Temple Hill Church last Sunday.
Mr. Henry Sanders has resigned feaching Ollie school, giving ill health his reason. It is understood that Mr. Walter Logsdon will take charge of the school the last of this month.
1928 is here. Let us hope that the New Year has in store a brighter future for old Edmonson county and her people. May she become the most thriving county in the world. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 3, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Parsley and family are visiting Mrs. Parsley’s family at this writing.
We have have some new neighbors. Maxa Skaggs has moved to the Rountree place. Everybody around around here is pleased.
Mrs. Ana Parsley and Misses Margie and Lydia Ray and Mr. Eugene Ray took dinner with Mrs. Willie Denham Saturday.
Misses Margie Ray, Irene Spillman and Maude Renfro visited Mrs. Willie Henion of Chalybeate, Wednesday.
Clifford Minyard and wife returned home from Illinois Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moody are proud parents of a nine-pound boy.
Come on, Bud Smith, We like to read your good news.
Miss Lydia Ray visited Miss Maude Renfro Sunday night.
Mr. Sam Ray returned home from Illinois Sunday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 3, 1928
News that the fine old church building at Temple Hill had been destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon was received with sorrow throughout this and adjoining counties as hundreds of people considered it their “home church,” their parents and grandparents having worshipped there.
The fire is believed to have started from a defective flue and all the interior was ablaze when it was destroyed. Only a few of the pews, a door and some windows were salvaged and those who answered the alarm gave their attention to protecting the monuments in the churchyard.
No decision has been reached on the question of rebuilding and it is probable that all plans will be held in abeyance until the park question is settled as the church was located within the park area.
The building was one of the most substantially constructed edifices in the county and at present day prices would cost several thousand dollars to replace. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 3, 1928
Hub Helps Sheriff Seize Sizeable Still
Sheriff Parsley accompanied by Special Deputy Hub Houchin captured a 25-gallon still on the north side of Green River last Wednesday. They also destroyed a number of barrels, a quantity of mash and quite a lot of other material found with the outfit.
This paraphernalia has been in recent use and the ashes and embers were still in the furnace where it had been in operation. The owners and operators of the still, however, were not apprehended.
The clue which led to the capture was furnished by Houchin, who also accompanied the sheriff after the outfit. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 3, 1928
Rev. Elbert Duvall has accepted a call to the pastorate of Brownsville Baptist church and has already begun his work here. He is a native of Edmonson county and is well equipped by nature and training for the ministry. Services will be held regularly each Sunday morning and night in addition to the usual Sunday school and mid-week service. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 5, 1928
Mr. Asa Blair and wife of Mammoth Cave spent Sunday eve with Mr. Rance Davis.
Mr. Glenn Rutherford is home from Toledo, Ohio, to spend the summer with his parents.
Mr. L. A. Ferguson, of Louisville visited friends here last week.
Miss Viola Campbell of Silent Grove was the guest of her brother, Mr. Grover Campbell, last Sunday.
Mrs. Franklin Bymon and son of Louisville visited her daughter, Mrs. Edna Hogan, last week.
Mr. A. A. Demunbrun and two daughters visited his sister, Mrs. Zora Thacker, of Lewisburg, Ky.
Mr. Emmett Hawkins, Mr. Malta Wood and Everett Deweese spent the weekend with their parents.
Miss Frankie Rutherford, Miss Verda Beckner were guests of Gertrude Davis Sunday night.
Mr. Rice Rutherford and Mr. Carl Simmons went to Glasgow Junction Saturday night.
Miss Lorene Simmons was playing ball at school last week and ran into a tree, and was severely injured. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 5, 1928
Spring is here and not very much gardening done. Next Friday is Good Friday and the day most people plant a row or two of beans.
Rev. James Priddy filled his regular appointment Saturday and Sunday. He also preached Saturday night.
Large crowds at all services and he brought good lessons if we heed them.
We have Sunday school every Sunday at 10 o’clock. We would like to have people from the adjoining neighborhoods come and take part. We need you. Mr. T. S. Lane is our superintendent and Mr. Clarence Smith is secretary.
Mr. L. H. Ritter fell and broke his arm a few months ago. He is not able to work yet.
Mrs. Marvin Moody spent last Sunday with her mother, Mrs. T. S. Lane.
Mr. Walter Sanders and little daughter have the mumps.
Opal and Morris Dossey have been visiting their grandmother; Mrs. Ellen Ray, the last two weeks.
Come to our singing on Sunday nights. Mr. T. S. Lane is our leader. We have large crowds and splendid order.
Miss Francis Smith who is attending Western Teachers College, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Smith.
Well next Sunday is Easter. Take my advice and DON’T GET FOUNDERED. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 5, 1928
The Edmonson County News
April 5, 1928
Owing to weather, farmers are progressing slowly in this neighborhood. Most everybody has been attending court the past two weeks.
Mrs. Flossie Childress who has been seriously ill is slowly improving.
Mr. Thomas Slaughter and Miss Louise Vincent eloped to Tennessee and were married. We wish them much good luck and happiness through life.
Miss Lorene Sanders, of Mammoth Cave, visited her grandmother Mrs. Webb, of this place.
Mrs. Lyda Denham visited relatives at Rhoda.
The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Willie Sanders and left a fine 10 lb boy. Mother and baby are doing nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Mills spent Saturday night and Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter.
Lulu Webb was in Bowling Green one day last week shopping.
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Childers were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Skaggs.
Miss Elsie Garvie of Brownsville visited Ora and Louise Childers Saturday.
Miss Paradine Cook is spending the week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mosie Johnson. Mr. Johnson has been ill for quite a while. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 5, 1928
The weather is fine. People are planting potatoes and gardens.
The new roofing for the church has been received and will soon be placed on the building.
Mr. Horace Vanmeter, wife and baby are very sick at this writing.
Mr. George Woodcock, of Brownsville, was in Bee Spring Sunday.
Mrs. Lottie Duvall visited Mrs. A. B. Rone Sunday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 20, 1928
Judge John C. Dossey one of the most prominent citizens of Edmonson County, and until his health failed a few years ago, a leader in religious, fraternal and political activities of the community, died at six o’clock Wednesday morning from a long illness of paralysis and complications.
Had Judge Dossey lived until the 27th day of this month, he would have been 74 years old, and he had spent the greater portion of his life in this county, coming here, when a young man, from Monroe county, where he was born, his parents being of sturdy pioneer stock from whom he inherited his great strength of character, being firm in his convictions, stongly opposing the things he believed wrong and having the courage to uphold the right as he saw it. He served two terms as County Judge, administering the affairs of the county with natural dignity and great efficiency. He was a leading member of the Brownsville Baptist church, serving the congregation as clerk for more than thirty years. He was also a faithful member of the Masonic Order and a staunch Republican in politics.
Surviving are his widow, two sons L. B. and L. C. Dossey, splendid citizens of Brownsville, one brother James B. Dossey, of Warren County, many other relatives and a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Baptist church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Elbert Duvall. Burial was in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Smiths Grove Thursday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 20, 1928
Mr. Elmer Delaney, from Petersburg, Ind., is visiting his father-in-law, Mr. J. R. Houchin, this week.
The people here are busy planting gardens.
Miss Emily Houchin visited Miss Katie Turner Saturday night.
Mr. Jess Carrier and family moved back to Louisville, Ky., Sunday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 20, 1928
Rocky Hill News and Views
Mrs. Mamie Hagan of Bowling Green, returned home Sunday after two weeks visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Denham.
Tom Brooks we can well remember when a girl was using the word “kid” she was speaking about her gloves and not the little dirty boys on the street.
Mrs. Ray Cornwell of Louisville came down Sunday after her two sons, Edward and Henry. They were visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Coffee.
The lucky girl is one with such attractive features.
All the boys are crazy to rush her off to the preacher.
But this day and time there are no homley girls-
They all have pretty faces and bobbed hair curls.
But a woman now that is over fifty passed,
Dresses like her daugher, - a six-teen years old lass.
Mrs. Lemmie Sanders spent two days last week here with relatives and friends. She returned to Smiths Grove Wednesday to the bedside of her sick daughter, Mrs. Nathan Scruggs.
Our old-fashioned men and boys could not pass a single saloon on the way home, but all the young fellows this day and time are not content unless they can pass everything on the way home.
Miss Mabel Allen, of Smiths Grove is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. L. Sturgeon, a few days.
There is one thing certain-there is not as much waste in modern clothes as used to be, for you never see anything like hoops, bustles, straight-jackets, corsets, and whale-bone on the trash piles these days.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Whitehouse of Lebanon Junction, were the guests of his father, Mr. U. S. Whitehouse Sunday and Monday. He returned home Monday and Mrs. Whitehouse will remain here for a few days.
Whenever you see a woman that lived 40 or 50 years happily with one man, she is not like the woman that has led five or six poor fellows to the altar and then lead them with a halter. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 20, 1928
Rev. A. P. Cooper filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sunday, delivering fine sermons at each service.
Sunday school is doing fine. Everybody come, we need you.
Mrs. Birtie Thompson, teacher of the junior class is planning on giving her class a picnic soon. Come on juniors, we all enjoy a nice picnic.
Esq. Gentry is on the job grading our roads, getting them in good condition for the summer.
Master Lawton Hawkins celebrated his eighth birthday last Wednesday. Those invited were Burton and Leslie Gentry. Burton declined the invitation. Leslie and Lawton says he missed a good dinner.
Miss Ruby Davis visited friends on north side of Green River this week end. Cheer up, Carl, it was only girl friends.
Mrs. Tishie Thompson was called last Thursday to the bedside of her sick daughter, Mrs. Mollie Caswell.
Mrs. Alletta Thompson is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Wood.
Harry and Homer Thompson visited Murrell and Shirley Gentry last Saturday night.
Miss Edna Rutherford spent Sunday with Miss Ruth Gentry.
Mrs. W. P. Deweese was in Rocky Hill Saturday on business.
Prof. McCombs says he doesn’t see how anyone does without a car. Says he has enjoyed life more in the last week than ever before. He doesn’t even have to hear his wife fuss about walking to milk. Hurrah for Milton, drive your Chevrolet, we are for you as long as you stay out of the ditch.
Mr. and Mrs. Shirley McCombs, of Louisville, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton McCombs last Saturday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
May 4, 1928
Three Deaths Over Weekend Bring Widespread Sorrow
Death visited our community Saturday night April 28th , claiming Mrs. Chloe Rountree who has been ill at the home of Ernest W. Norene since September 10th of last year.
Mrs. Rountree 38 years old was born November 26, 1889 in Brownsville, the daughter of Willis and Mrs. Bennett Lindsey, both now deceased.
At the age of 14 she was united in marriage to Arthur Rountree and for the past several years resided in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She is survived by one son, Dorris Rountree, who resides in Indianapolis, her only other child, Ned Rountree, was drowned in Indianapolis about four or five years ago, and by four sisters, Mrs. Ernest W. Norene, Mrs Payton Cook and Mrs. Lawrence Denham of Brownsville, amd Mrs. L. C. Ray of Louisville.
Physicians pronounced her case incurable from the beginning of her fatal illness, but members of hrr immediate family exhausted every effort to save her life, even up to the end.
Mrs. Rountree was among the finest of women, being for many years active in church and charitable work. She was united with the Brownsville Baptist Church when she was about 12 years of age and has contributed free to it all along, even after she had moved from this community.
The people of this community have universally expressed sorrow at the passing of this fine and generous woman. Because of her gentle kindly disposition it would be hard to fine one more respected and loved. One of her most outstanding traits was to avoid every appearance of difficulties with anyone. It greatly distressed her to think that she might in any way hurt the feelings of one of her neighbors or friends or that she was a burden on anyone.
Mr. Norene and members of his family have expressed to the writer appreciation for the kindly assistance rendered them by the many neighbors and friends who ministered to them during the prolonged illness of Mrs. Rountree. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
May 4, 1928
Three Deaths Over Weekend Bring Widespread Sorrow
In the death of Mr. Mark Houchin, at Rhoda Saturday afternoon, Edmonson County suffers another distinct loss. Mr. Houchin was 77 years old and had lived in the County all his life, being engaged in farming. As a citizen, Mr. Houchin had no superior as no man stood higher in the estimation of his neighbors. When there was work to be done for the public good or for a charitable purpose, he was always the first to respond. His integrity was unquestioned, his moral character was without blemish.
Surviving are five stalwart sons Hunter, Johnny, Burton, Hardy and Jackson Houchin, and Four daughters Mesdames Robert Whittle, Ernest Blandon, Clarence McCombs and another whose name we failed to ascertain.
Funeral services were held Sunday, a large croud attending. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
May 4, 1928
Three Deaths Over Weekend Bring Widespread Sorrow
Mrs. A. D. Kinser
The people of Chalybeate community and throughout the entire county were shocked and grieved by the sudden and untimely death of Mrs. A. D. Kinser, who died at her home Saturday night after an illness of only three days duration. Funeral services were conducted at two o'clock Monday afternoon by the Rev. Laymon. Mrs. Kinser is survived by her husband, Mr. A. D. Kinser and fourteen children. Burial was in the Kinser cemetery. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
May 4, 1928
The Death Angel visited the home of Mr. Dolph Kinser, April 28, 1928 and took from this splendid family their beloved wife and mother. Her death was unexpected, coming after but a brief illness. She was a real sunbeam in her home, and now she has gone where no sickness, sorrow or pain ever comes, and where no chilling breezes ever blow. We shall never see her smiling face on earth again, but some day we may meet her on the other shore.
Mrs. Kinser was 47 years old and the mother of fifteen children. Oh, how we loved her, but Jesus loved her better and she is now safe in the beautiful beyond. We mourn not as those who have no hope, for husband and children have the assurance of some day meeting her. Her body was laid to rest in the home burying plot to await the coming of Jesus. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
May 4, 1928
Mrs. Lula Norene, Mrs. Vera Cook, Mrs. Lena Denham, and Mrs. Hettie Ray wish to express their gratitude to the many friends for their kindness during the illness and death of their sister, Mrs. Chloe W. Rountree. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
May 4, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Priddy motored to Bowling Green Saturday and returned with his niece, Miss Audie Wilson of Priceville. She is attending school in Bowling Green. She returned to Bowling Green Sunday.
Lying in these days has become a science. In politics it is essential. In office you have to put somebody on an extra salary credit yourself and others, and then lie about it.
Mrs. Jennie Cook, of Brownsville, is visiting her sons, Messrs. George and Alex Cook, for the week.
When I die I am going to leave $10,000 to build a home for henpecked husbands, make it a haven of rest for such men as myself, Leslie James, Nick Skaggs and Pat Meredith and others I dare not mention.
Mrs. Beatrice Wells returned home Saturday after three weeks visit with relatives and friends in Louisville.
April is gone and now the ants, flies and seed ticks are getting ready for the barbecues, picnics and camp meetings.
Mr. H. D. Jackson our druggist, purchased the R. A. Reynolds home here Monday and will move from his farm to his new home as soon as he can arrange with some one to take possession of his farm.
It won’t be long now until the fishermen and the lady gardeners will be telling lies about what they caught and what fine beans, corn, peas and tomatoes they have.
A number of our citizens attended the funeral of Chloe Rountree at Brownsville Sunday.
My wife and a lot of other women that read the Edmonson County News are buying their dresses on the installment plan, but they don’t wear anything but the first installment.
Rev. T. C. Rizen and family motored to Green county last Thursday to visit relatives and friends. They returned home Wednesday.
We do not know when man first appeared upon the earth. We know in ages long past in prehistoric times, many years before Christ, man lived almost animal life and the time is about here when Lum James, Nick Skaggs, Pat Meredith and myself will lead that life on Green River.
Mrs. Q. B. Ford went to Hodgenville via Upton last week to attend the O. E. S. school of instruction.
Some of our people are always talking about having rich relatives. Well such relatives are no useful to us poor folks than an empty gourd handle it to a sucking calf.
Lem Howell and Clate Compton of Bowling Green were in town last Saturday night. Mr. Howell came to buy some good old country hams and Clate came to see his old maid sweetheart. We do wish they would marry for they have been courting for over 50 years.
Al Smith wants liquor as usual; politicans are lambasting each other as usual. Spring is later than usual. Fruit is about all killed as usual. Another Teapot Dome scandal is cleared as usual. Alexander Motor Co., is selling as many cars as usual, and Kentucky Rock Asphalt stock is advancing as usual.
Men used to drink a little wine for their stomachs’ sake. Now they drink bootleg liquor for the undertakers sake.
There are men in every town who are lovers of shape and beauty. And when they go out upon the streets they say “eyes do your durty!”
Come down over my knees said the girls, don’t be so pert-
I am above such things said the haughty little skirt.
The death of General Felix Robinson last week was the last genral of the Confederacy. The last remnant of the mighty host that struggled four years on the battlefields of the “Lost Cause.” Gen. Robinson began the melitary service at the age of 21; he died at the age of 88. He was at the surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomattox. Then lived and died in an atmosphere of quiet peace.
“Reel Foot at Cade, if you don’t want me to go and stay a week or more at your home, you had better shut your mouth about fishing.
Twins at Fairview I’ care nothing for cold weather nor rolled down socks. All I want is good eyes.
Weeping Willow at Green Hill, send me the names of that bunch of good looking girls and I will have some of our handsome young men to write to them.
A Pal at Bee Spring, you say “Mary had a little waist, no skirt she almost had.” Now if she had an old-fashioned bustle about like the gas tank on a Ford car she would be up to date. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
May 4, 1928
Farmers are progressing nicely. Everybody has got corn crops out.
Mr. Walter Madison, who has been seriously ill is no better.
Mrs. Jennie Isabell and son of Horse Cave were in our midst last week.
Mrs. Sam Sanders, from Mammoth Cave, visited her mother, Mrs. Webb.
Quite a large crowd from this place attended the funeral of Mrs. Dolph Kinser.
Mr. Mosie Johnson who has been ill for several months is able to be up again.
Miss Paradine Cook spent Saturday night and Sunday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.
Mrs. Mattie Poteet, spent the past two weeks nursing Mrs. Chloe Skaggs.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Poteet are the proud parents of a new girl.
Misses Connie and Louise Childers attended church at Rhoda Sunday.
Mrs. Sallie Sanders visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Smith at Silent Grove.
Mr. Amos Holland and two children, Vironen and Nannie are ill. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 20, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perkins and three children and Mrs. Settle Perkins and daughter, Emma, of Indianapolis are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cochran and friends from the week.
If prohibition is as great a farce as the wets say it is, we could straddle a sea of beer and drink the whole darn thing without blowing the foam off and then swallow a whale and never see any snakes.
Mr. Irwin Stice has moved from the Earl Jones place to the C. A. Neagle place near town.
After November 6 there will be no Solid South. Texas is going Republican, Ohio is going Democratic and Pennsylvania is going Democratic. Now, what do you want to bet?
Miss Fannie Wright of Hayes Ford and attending high school. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 20, 1928
Our Sunday School is improving. Singing is fine on Sunday nights.
Sunday night Mrs. Iva Simmons from Wisconsin was with us. We were glad to have her back with us, for it has been nearly three years since she visited her old home in Silent Grove.
Farmers are busy saving feed.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Moody visited Mrs. Moody’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Lane, Monday night.
Miss Ora Smith and two of her girl friends spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Smith.
Mr. Raz Lindsey is seriously ill from typhoid.
Willie Sanders, Clifton Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith have been visiting in Indiana.
Mrs. J. A. Blanton, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Ray and daughter, Zula motored to Rocky Hill Sunday.
Misses Inez and Alpha Luttrell were guests of Mrs. Virgil Rountree Sunday.
Mrs. T. S. Lane and Mrs. Geo. Moody were guests of Mrs. J. H. Dawes Saturday afternoon.
All of the people who travel the Silent Grove road are well pleased with the way Mr. Parsley and Mr. Clark graded it. It is a fine road now. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
January 25, 1929
Tax Supervisors For 1929 Are Appointed
Tax Supervisors for 1929 have been appointed by Judge Houchin as follows: Brownsville, District No. 1, J. V. Carder; Durbin District No. 2, Jim Lashley; Pine Grove District No. 3, Joe Cowles; Parker District No. 4, J. L. Davis; Forks District No. 5, Walter Logsdon; Bee Spring District No. 6, W. E. Rountree.
The supervisors will meet the second Monday in February and will be in session for several days where raises are made in assessments and opportunity will be given each taxpayer affected to appear at later sittings of the board and make protest [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
January 25, 1929
Mrs. Arpie Willis
Mrs. Arpie Willis, one of the oldest and best loved women of Edmonson County, died at her home on Bear Creek last Saturday after an illness from complications. Mrs. Willis was 80 years old, and was a consecrated Christian woman. She was a member of the South Baptist Church, where the funeral and burial services were held Sunday. She is survived by four stalwart sons, Raymond, Jesse, Thomas and Senate Willis, and two daughters, Media, and Mrs. James Lowe. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
January 25, 1929
The two years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Webb of the Poplar Spring community, died last Friday afternoon of pneumonia. Funeral and burial services were at Poplar Spring. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of may relatives and friends. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
January 25, 1929
Edmonson Woman Dies in Automobile Accident
Mrs. Lizzie Wells Skaggs, formerly of Edmonson County, was killed in an automobile accident last Sunday afternoon at Anderson, Ind. The body was brought to the home of her father, Mr. Joe Wells, Monday. Burial was in the Townsend graveyard. No details of the accident have been received here. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
January 31, 1929
Local Men Held To Federal Grand Jury
Neeley Bewley and Hub Houchin, of Edmonson County, were arraigned before Commissioner Gillfam at Bowling Green Saturday on charges of possessing and illict still. They were held to the grand jury under bond of $200 each. The federal court charges are the outgrowth of a raid staged sometime ago by Constable Warner Duvall and a posse on a still they located on First Creek.
It was raining at the time and Bewley and Houchin were seated under a shelter which protected the distilling outfit. At their trial in county court it developed that two other men fled when the officers appeared.
The defendants did not testify and the two men who fled were not identified at that trial. Saturday it was disclosed that they were Clellan Gibson and his brother. However, there was testimony that the Gibson brothers, like Houchin and Bewley, were visitors at the still, that the operators had left previous to the arrival of either of the four men above named. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
January 31, 1929
Henry Hazelip Shot to
Death
“Landmark” of County Killed By His Stepson
Henry Hazelip, one of he most widely known citizens of the section was shot and killed by his stepson, Everett Willis, at their home near Shrewsbury, Grayson County. The body was brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank James, in Brownsville, Sunday. Burial was in the Spillman burying ground Monday.
Varying reports of the killing have been received here, but the most reliable seems to be in substance that Hazelip and his stepson quarreled over the appointment of the land each was to cultivate. This was last Friday, and until the morning of the killing, Willis had been away from home.
Sunday morning Mr. Hazelip and his wife, to whom he was married this last November, went to the barn to milk and do their chores. Mr. Hazelip took a horse to water it at a well near the corner of the house. It was there, it is said, that he met young Willis, but what transpired is unknown, except that the latter fired two shots from a shotgun, one charge striking Hazelip in the left arm and the other taking effect in his breast and adbomen and causing his death. Willis, it is reported, went to Leitchfield and surrendered and it is not known what disposition has been made of the case in Grayson Courts. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
January 31, 1929
Mrs. Lydia Brooks Is Found Dead in Bed
Mrs. Lydia Brooks, wife of Abe Caddy Brooks, was found dead in bed last Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elijah Elmore, near Straw where she resided. The cause of her death was not determined but presumably she suffered from heart attach during the night and failed to rally.
She was 72 years old and lived her life of beautiful simplicity which endeared her to all whith whom she came in contact. Burial was in the Rich cemetery Sunday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 14, 1929
Bee Springs News
Miss. Fay Penner spent Saturday night with Miss. Nola Musick.
Miss Millie Potter and Miss. May Meredith were guests of Miss Stella Huffman Sunday.
Miss. Jewel and Josie Meredith were guests of Mrs. Cella Meredith Sunday.
Miss. Clara Bullock was a guest of Miss. Zelma Meredith Sunday.
Mr. Grant Potter of Oklahoma is visiting friends and relatives at this place.
Miss. Monrova Wood, Miss. Stella Huffman, Miss. Helen Meredith and Miss Zelma Meredith went kodaking Sunday.
Mrs. Ainse Huffman visited Mrs. Lois Musick Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Jack Durbin and Mr. Clauda Hayes spent Wednesday night with Mr. Thomas Huffman.
Mr. C. F. Vanmeter visited Mr. J. W. Potter Sunday.
Miss Leavie Potter has the flu.
AUNT HANNAH [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 14, 1929
Windyville News
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Coates were guests of Mrs. Myrtle Conway Saturday.
Miss Gracie Luttrell, Edward Coates and Atlas Raymer were guests of Mrs. Louis Coates and reported a nice time.
Mr. W. A. Conway and father are hauling lumber today.
Hello, Uncle Bud. The old-fashioned girl is coming back in style. What are you going to do about it.
Mrs. Old Coates visited her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Conway, Monday.
Mr. Warren Vincent and Jewel Duvall spent Saturday night and Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Eunice Coates.
Misses Alberta and Salome Conway spent Sunday with Miss Clora Carrier.
Mr. and Mrs. Estill Coates attended church Saturday and Sunday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 14, 1929
Dickey’s Mill News
The weather is moderating and sick folks are getting better around Dickey’s Mill.
On February 4th the death angel visited the home of Mr. Thomas Constant and took the companion of Mr. Constant and the mother of nine children six living and three dead. Aunt Margaret was a good neighbor to everybody. Her friends will miss her. Her body was burried in the Hill Grove Cemetary. Her soul is now resting in a better place.
On February 6th at 8 o’clock the death angel visited the home of John Brooks and took his wife and mother of eleven children all of whom are living.
Ottis and Ordell Sanders were the guests of Herald Carroll Saturday night.
Mr. Will Constant and family took dinner at C. W. Sanders’ Friday.
Mrs. Rosa Sanders and daughter Beulah were the guests of H. T. Hodges Sunday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 14, 1929
Mrs. Alpha Hazelip Webb
Mrs. Alpha Webb, widow of the late D. W. Webb, died Monday night her home on Nolin River after a long illness from complications. Funeral and burial services were conducted Wednesday morning at Temple Hill, attended by a large gathering of friends and relatives.
Mrs. Webb was about 57 years old and is survived by three sons, Charlie, Louis and Loys, and four daughters, Mrs. Blanch Jacobs, Mrs. Annie Denham, Mrs. May Gibson, Mrs. Clara Webb and Mrs. Bea Cox. She was a devoted member of the Temple Hill Baptist Church and until her health failed her was an active worker in the church. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 14, 1929
In speaking of a life such as my dear beloved sister, Mrs. Alpha Hazelip Webb, lived one realizes how inadequate are words to express the love and esteem one feels for her.
Her face, serene and beautiful, even in death, lined by the fruitful years of unselfish service and sacrifice, was an inspiration to those who loved her. Her beauty of soul, her nobility of character, her depth of understanding and her divine faith will ever be an example of perfect life to all who knew her.
Though death has closed forever her lips and her hands will no more reach out to caress us, it seems that in spirit we shall always be with her.
Her precious, understanding smile will ever beam down from Heaven, blessing and making less heavy the burdens of her brothers and sisters, her sweet children, and indeed, all those ineumerable friends who mourn her loss.
It is not hard to imagine how radiantly happy she is and God in His infinite mercy and love, has seen fit to take her from us to give her a better, happier home where her friends will in time join her.
I wish to extend to her grief stricken loved ones my heart felt sympathy in this hour of sorrow. By our loss she has gained that beautiful place of rest where there will be no more tears and parting.
(A tribute of love from her oldest sister.)
JOSEPHINE SMITH [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 21, 1929
Death Claims Mrs. C. A. Hayes
Mrs. C. A. Hayes, one of the oldest and most loved women of the Sunfish community went to her Eternal Reward on Friday morning at 4 o’clock. She was 91 years old. She had lived in this community most of her life and was known, loved and respected by all. Mrs. Hayes had been making her home with her granddaughter, Mrs. Gus Durbin, who will miss her grandmother very much. Mrs. Hayes was an active member of the Catholic Church at Sunfish. The funeral was conducted in the Catholic Church and burial in the cemetery.
Mrs. Hayes was the mother of nine children, seven of whom went to their reward before her. The two surviving are Plus Hayes of Sunfish and Mrs. Jimmy Huff of Texas. She leaves many grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her death. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 21, 1929
Sunfish Sunnies
Health is not very good at this writing.
Mrs. Plus Hayes is very low and the children have been called to her bedside.
Mrs. Sol Willis left Sunday for Louisville. Elbert Young of Indianapolis is visiting relatives for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hampton are intending to move to Dayton, Ohio.
Emmett Hayes has been motoring to Brownsville the past few days, but his engine was a good team. Slow but sure.
The death angel visited the home of Gus Durbin February 15 and took Aunt Kitty Ann Hayes, probably the oldest and most beloved citizen of the county being 91 years old. She was a devout member of the Catholic Church. Funeral services at the Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Plus Hayes, of this place, and Mrs. J. B. Huff of Aronso Pass, Texas, and a host of grand children and friends to mourn her loss. She always had a cheerful word for all and was very active for her age. We all miss her but hape she has gone to meet her Master and we hope to meet her again. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 21, 1929
Los Angles,-Norman M. Britton, teacher of applied phychology, filed suit for divorce and asked for police protection from his wife, Mrs. Myra Britton, describing his honeymoon as a gunnymoon, Britton said his wife had a way of emphasizing her side of “phychologial discussions by pointing a pistol at him.” Figuratively speaking, Britton said his wife kept a gun in the small of his back all the time. Phychology is no match for a six shooter, said Britton. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 21, 1929
Mrs. Nellie Jewell
Mrs. Nellie Jewell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mansy James, died at her home, 465 E. Brandeis St., Louisville, February 8.
She was dearly loved by all that knew her. She was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery at Louisville. She is survived by her husband, Ira Jewell, and a four month old daughter. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
February 21, 1929
Kisses Cost Liberty
Glen Ridge, N. J.-Four high school girls kissed a girl whom they thought had the grippe, hoping for an enforced absence from school. They got more than they bargained for, as their companion had scarlet fever and all were placed in quarntine. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 11, 1929
Smith-Reynolds
The marriage last Saturday night of Miss Ora Smith, of Silent Grove, to Mr. Maxey Reynolds, of Munfordsville, was one of the most interesting social events of they year in Edmonson County. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Smith, and for several years has been one of the leading school teachers of the county. She earned her A. B. degree at a State college and stands high in the educational councils of the district. Mr. Reynolds is a member of a fine Hart County family and is considered a contending candidate for the office of county clerk in that county. The wedding ceremony was conducted at Silent Grove church, the Rev. Mr. Priddy officiating. After a short honeymoon trip, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds will be at home in Munfordville. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 11, 1929
Brownsville May Get Street Lights
First Year’s Cost Will Be Met by
Public Contributions;
$200 Now Pledged
Due to the unselfish activities of Sam Ferguson, who appears to be about the most public spirited citizen of Brownsville, the town now appears to be assured of electric street lights. Ferguson this week has circulated a subscription paper to raise funds to pay for the lighting service for one year, after which the town trustees agree to continue the service at the expense of the entire community. Already approximately $200 of the $240 which it is said will pay the electric bills for one year, has been subscribed and it is not thought to be possible that the citizens will let the movement fail by falling short the small amount that is now required to put the project over. The success of this venture should tend to encourage the people of the town to “keep on keeping on” until we not only have lights but a water works system which can be installed at moderate cost and the rentals would more than pay the cost of upkeep. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 11, 1929
Everybody in this community is busy plowing and planting gardens.
Misses Pearl Clark and Dempsey Osborn attended the egg hunt at Reedyville Sunday.
Mrs. S. F. Raymer and grandmother, Mrs. Price, motored to Bowling Green Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Key attended church Sunday.
Mrs. Leara Seabolt and children were dinner guests of Mrs. Oscar Raymer Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Lawrence visited her mother Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Key were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Key Saturday Night.
Mrs. Odel Hampton and children were guest of Mr. and Mrs. Q. E. Seabolt Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr. G. W. Gross is leaving this community. We will miss him very much for he is a fine neighbor.
Miss Gertie Raymer was a guest of Misses Ruby and Ruth Raymer Sunday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 11, 1929
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Root were guests of Mrs. Root’s parents, Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sego were guests of Mr. Gabe Vincent Sunday.
Miss Glennie Mae Sanders was a guest of Miss Olive Vincent Sunday afternoon.
Miss Eula Mae Cummins was a guest of Alice Vincent Sunday.
Aunt Mary Ellen Blanton celebrated her 91st birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. Vet Hardin and children were guests of his mother Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Cummins were guests of Allan Hardin Sunday.
Prayer meeting at New Home every Saturday night. Everybody invited.
Misses Ruby Vincent and Vernie Minton were in Grassland Saturday afternoon shopping.
Mrs. Maggie Miller and children were guests of Mrs. Jacob Miller Saturday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 11, 1929
We sure are having some nice weather down here.
Mr. Bobby Blanton got hurt Tuesday morning at American Rock. We hope he will soon recover.
Mr. Theodore Raymer has moved in his new store and Mr. J. W. Dalton has taken possession of the big store.
Miss Helen Whobrey was a guest of Miss Beulah White Saturday.
Miss Earnie Bullock spent Sunday with Miss Edna Hazelip.
Miss Gertie Raymer has returned from Bowling Green.
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Turner visited Miss Helen Whobrey Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Raymer, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Johnson and family, Mrs. Paul Whalin and son and Mrs. Betty Johnson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Raymer last Sunday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 11, 1929
The Edmonson County folks who board in Forest Park are a gay group.
Mr. Sebe Smith has three new boarders. They are Misses Hallie Shoemaker, Nellie Dure and Versie Lowe. Mrs. Lowe is from our own county.
Misses Louise Rountree, Ruby Wheeler, Versie Lowe and Nellie Dure and Mr. Earl Williams motored to the Durt House on the Beech Bend pike. They report a pleasant drive.
Mr. Clyde Cave, who formerly taught school at Brownsville has returned to Forest Park. Mr. Cave has just finished teaching school at Riverside, Warren County. He must have taught a good school, since they want him again next year.
The Edmonson County delegation of students attending the Western Teachers College is working nicely with Mr. Paul Vincent as president. Everyone is glad to take part in the home county organization.
Mr. Virgil Sanders is working part time and going to school part time. We are glad to see Virgil still climbing toward an education. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 11, 1929
T. J. Whalin and his two grandchildren were guests of Carl Raymer Sunday.
Miss Ophelia Whalin was a guest of Ruby Embry Saturday night.
Misses Catherine and Pauline Raymer were guests of Mabel Raymer Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Denzil Phillips and Mr. Almond Earla went to Reedyville Sunday.
Mrs. Leona Alford and children, Russell and Robiel, spent Sunday with her sister in Round Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Raymer Minnie Durbin at Huff.
Miss Mirlam Whalin and Gradie Raymer delivered cabbage plants last week.
Mr. Carl Raymer is going to attend a fiddlers’ contest at Bowling Green. We all hope he will win.
The death angel called for Aunt Hannah Cine Sunday week. She will be missed by her friends here. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 11, 1929
Silent Grove is sure a splendid place. Guess everyone wants to hear from here.
Farmers are all busy preparing to plant corn.
Mr. Jerry Wilkins went to the Junction Saturday to take off a veal calf.
Mr. G. W. Sanders went to Rocky Hill Saturday on business.
Mr. Harrison Wilkins is working for Mr. John Tunks at Arthur.
Saturday and Sunday were our regular church meeting days at this place and large crowds attended.
Miss Ora Smith was married to Mr. Maxie Reynolds of Munfordville Saturday night at Silent Grove. They will make their home in Munfordville.
Miss Hazel Wilkins was a dinner guest of Miss Elsie Sanders Sunday.
Come on everbody with the news. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
April 25, 1929
Beloved Woman Passes Beyond
On April 22 at 9 a.m. Mrs. George Ann Parsley, widow of G. W. Parsley died at her home of her daughter, Mrs. Jesse T. Webb. Mrs. Parsley was 69 years old and is survived by a large family, six daughters and three sons living and one son dead.
Mrs. Parsley was a highly respected woman. A member of the Temple Hill Baptist Church for more than 40 years. She was a woman of cheerful disposotion and habits. Her home was always a place for the young folks of the neighborhood for they were welcomed with a smile and they knew that they would have a good time at “Aunt George Ann’s” for she never objected to children romping and playing in her house to their hearts content.
In the later years of her life there came sorrows and misfortunes, her husband lost his mind and then some of her children becoming likewise deranged thus grief and sorrow finally sapped the health of this good old Saint and she became an invalid and practically helpless for many years before her death, making her home with her children.
The writer of this article would say to her surviving children kinsmen and friends. Weep not for her, for she has gone to her eternal reward where sorrows, misfortunes, sickness or sadness never comes, and her state is far better than yours or mine.
While you will be deprived of her presence and motherly advice and counsel for a few years remember your loss is her gain and live and obey the commaments of the Great Creator of us all and it will be but a few years until you will meet with mother again where there will be no separation and where we will never say goodby.
Written by her nephew
C. D. Houchin [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
June 6, 1929
Body of Gus Meredith Found in Shallow Pool; Accidental Is Coroner’s Verdict
That foul play and not accidental drowning was the cause of the death of Gus Meredith, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Green Meredith of Straw, is the belief of the boy’s parents and partially corroborated by a check up of the evidence started by County Attorney Whittle and was being continued today (Thursday). This investigation was started after a coroner’s jury empanelled Monday returned a verdict of accidental drowning. Discrepancies in the statements of young Meredith’s companions in a drinking party Sunday caused the new investigation, which may result in warrants being issued.
The lifeless body of the Meredith boy was found Monday morning in a shallow pool of water in Dog Creek a short distance below a water mill operated by Willis Meredith. The head and shoulders of the boy were above the water and there was no bloating of the body and little other indications that he had drowned. Then, in preparing the body for burial it was found that blood had oozed from a slight wound at the base of the skull and a physician, who examined the body, is said to have declared that the boy’s neck was broken.
According to the story told by two Childress boys and another lad named Homer Sanders, they, with Meredith, attended church in Hart County Sunday. They bought some whisky in Hart County and when they were returning home Gus became so intoxicated that he could not walk and was left lying under a tree near the creek where his body was found. When the boy did not return home Monday morning, his mother started an investigation which resulted in the discovery of the body partially submerged in a shallow pool of water, his head and shoulders being above the water, but it is believed that the opening of the gates of the dam at the water mill above may have caused the body to be washed to the position where it was found.
When notified that the body had been found, Judge Houchin and Sheriff Vincent went to the scene and conducted an inquest. The jury composed of Will page, J. T. Buster, Ila Pierce, Trentan Waddell, W. E. Trulock and Emmett Rigdon, returned a verdict of accidental drowning. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
June 6, 1929
Jury Lists in Hands of Sheriff; Usual Heavy Docket Confronts Court
The June term of the Edmonson County Circuit Court will be convened one week from next Monday, with the usual heavvy docket confronting the officials, though the last grand jury used much discretion in bringing in indictments and the jam that has existed at the past few terms of the court will be avoided.
The case of Noah Parsley, charged with murder, has been set down for the seventh day. This case will probably not be tried, as Mr. Parsley is in ill health, being under treatment for pulmonary trouble.
The jury lists for this term follow:
1. Jeff Hester, Straw
2. C. M. French
3. Ira Harrison
4. Gabe Duvall
5. Johnnie Richards
6. Roscoe Bolton
7. Warren Webb
8. W. P. Moody
9. W. B. Campbell
10. Grover Campbell
11. Linnie Bird
12. A. J. Hester
13. C. J. Harris
14. Jno. Jones
15. Henry Cowles
16. Henry Hudson
17. Arthur Holton
18. Luther Vernon
19. E. W. Constant
20. Roy Houchin
21. G. E. Harrison
22. Pat Denham
23. Tom Ray
24. Eugene Cabtree
W. T. Dennison
Jake Sol Meredith
Zack Stice
Little Newt Cook
Elmer Carter
Martin Vincent
Herbert Hazelip
Walter Webb
James B. Ray
M. W. Lindsey
Claude Herrod
Austin Jaggers
S. F. Raymer
Chas F. Davis
Sim Higgs
Melvin Bulock
Joe Lutrell
Porter Lashley
W. H. Bunnell
C. P. tomes
S. J. T. Durbin
L. C. Dossey
Joe Cowles
J. W. Bush
Fred Webb
J. A. Davis
James Lambert
Henry Sanders
Dick Webb
Will Strange
Jno. Crenshaw
Lee Chambers
Gabe Vincent
G. C. Harrison
Pal Deweese
Virgil James
[Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
June 6, 1929
Hello everybody, nice and cool weather for June isn’t it.
The stork sure has been busy around here the last few weeks. On May 21 he left a girl at Mr. Gus Johnson’s, named Cova Marie: on June 1 a girl at Chestine Cutliff’s named Evelyn Madell; June 2 a girl at Lyman Cutliff’s named Norma Faye.
The dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Whitlow Sunday were Mrs. Inez Doyal, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Jake Hack with their twin babies.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Furlong and children visited friends at Chaumont Saturday night and Sunday.
Rev. A. P. Cooper filled his regular appointment at Cedar Hill Saturday night and Sunday.
Earl Kade, one of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Kade has been very ill but is improving.
Mrs. D. M. France called on her sister Mrs. Ina Kade Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Wilkins visited their daughter Mrs. J. S. France last Monday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
June 6, 1929
Announcement was made today that Miss Beulah Webb, popular and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Webb, and Mr. Elmer Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Alexander, were married Wednesday night at Mitchellsville, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander have many friends and admirers who wish them much happiness. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
June 6, 1929
Mrs. Laura Randolph Tucker Pendleton of Virginia and New York is a guest of her nephew, H. St. G. T. Carmichael, and Mrs. Carmichael at their home in Kyrock. Mrs. Pendleton is a direct descendant of John Randolph of Roanoke. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
June 13, 1929
Unmistakable Evidence of Foul Play Found at Autopay on Body of Boy First Reported to Have Been Drowned In Shallow Creek
Rigid Investigation is Underway
Gus Meredith was murdered. This was the unanimous decision of three practicing physicians and one medical student, who participated in an autopsy on the body of young Meredith Wednesday afternoon. Dissection of the head revealed that the boy had been struck a heavy blow on the side of his head about two inches from the left ear. The neck was fractured and dislocated at the pivot joint.
A rigid inquiry into the case will be started next Tuesday when about 30 witnesses have been summoned to appear before the grand jury. Considerable evidence that is not available for publication at this time has been obtained by the county attorney, who is confident that a complete solution of the murder will be reached.
Also it is likely that the county and state will offer a reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderer or murderers. It is understood that half of the reward would be paid by the county and half by the state.
The body was exhumed and examined by the physicians under orders of County Judge Houchin, which was made following the filing of a lengthy petition by County Attorney Charles E. Whittle, who had spent several days investigating the tragedy and had interviewed about thirty witnesses. Judge Houchin named Dr. John K. Wood of Brownsville and Dr. Helm of Smiths Grove to make the examination, and Sheriff Vincent was instructed to summon such help as would be necessary to remove the body from the grave and assist the physicians. In addition to Doctors Wood and Helm, who were officially selected to make the examination of the body, Dr. Beck of Louisville and Percy Alexander, a medical student, were present, and both concurred in the officially named examiners.
When the body was removed from the coffin the doctors placed it on an improvised table and made an incision in the neck and dissected the flesh from the bone. Their first discovery was that the neck was dislocated at the second or pivot vertebrae. The separation of this joint was an inch wide, the position showing that the blow had been delivered from the rear and the head was pushed forward. This was caused, the doctors soon found, but a blow on the left side of the head, which left a severe bruise.
Dr. Wood, in an interview with a News representative Thursday morning, expressed the unequivocal opinion that Meredith was killed before his body was placed in the creek. Dr. Wood said that a blow on the head heavy enough to dislocate the neck would have caused instant death and that the body would have fallen head first and would not have been found in almost sitting posture. The gravel in Meredith’s hands was also placed there after death. Dr. Wood said, as the muscles relax when the neck is broken causing instant death. These thing also convince Dr. Wood that Meredith’s death could not have been caused by a fall. The wound on the head was made by a smooth instrument and was delivered with great force, the doctor said.
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The fact that air but no water was found in Meredith’s lungs was also proof to Dr. Wood that he did not die in the water, the doctor said that had he fallen in the water he would have inhaled one dying breath and in doing so some water would have been drawn into the lungs.
The lifeless body of Meredith, who was 16 years old, was found in Dog Creek Monday morning, June 3. It was in a shallow pool of water, the deepest part being less than 18 inches. The boy’s head and one hand were above the water but at the conclusion of an inquest conducted by Judge Houchin, the jury, composed of Will Page, J. T. Buster, Ila Pierce, Trenton Waddell, W. E. Trulock and Emmett Rigdon returned a verdict as follows: “We, the jury, find that Gus Meredith came to his death by accidental drowning.”
Evidence heard at the inquest was to the effect that Meredith, in company with two Childress boys and Homer Sanders, attended services Sunday at a church in Hart County. They procured some whisky and while returning home, Meredith became intoxicated, his companions said, and at a point near where his body was found he sank to the ground in a stupor. Unable to get him up, Sanders and the Childress boys said they left him, thinking he would get up and go home when he was sober. All denied that there was any fight, though it developed there had been some words passed between Sanders and Meredith over possession of a coat.
When Gus did not return home Sunday night, his parents started an inquiry early Monday morning which finally resulted in the discovery of the boy’s body. Mrs. Meredith says she questioned Homer Sanders late Sunday afternoon and he said that he had not seen Gus since he left church. Sanders was drinking at the time, Mrs. Meredith said, out he was sober early Monday morning when she again questioned him and received the same reply, “I left Gus at the church and have not seen him since.”
County Attorney Whittle was at Kyrock when the call for the officers was received here and did not attend the inquest, but when he was informed that the parents of the dead boy were not satisfied with the verdict of the coroner’s jury, Mr. Whittle went to the scene and started and investigation which he continued for several days. He interviewed a large number of citizens and procured evidence which convinced him that there had been foul play, though it was insufficient to justify a warranty without corroboration. Some of this evidence was recited by the county attorney in the petition he filed in county court asking that the body be exhumed.
The county attorney, in his investigation, found signs of a struggle on the ground near where Meredith’s companions said they left him Sunday afternoon, their statements being cor(can’t read) and by (can’t read), on the ground and the finding of Meredith’s cap.
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The body of Meredith when found was in a semi-sitting posture and his arms were extended in somewhat of a defensive attitude. Some small rocks and gravel were clutched in one hand.
Meredith is said to have been of mild temperament and was not give to excessive drinking, though it is admitted that he did drink whisky moderately.. He was the principal witness for the prosecution in the cases against the Rigdon and Childress boys, who were involved in the fatal stabbing of Alvin Wilson a year ago, and it is said that he had steadfastly refused to alter his testimony and had also spurned a proposition that he fail to appear when these cases are called at the June term of Circuit Court.
There is also said to be evidence that while at the church in Hart County the Sunday before Meredith was found dead, some ill feeling developed over a girl with whom Meredith was keeping company and there are other theories as to a murder motive, all of which will be threshed out at the sitting of the grand jury next week.
Much of the evidence that indicated murder had been committed had not been discovered when the coroner’s inquest was held. The fact that the boy’s neck was broken, was not determined until the body was being prepared for burial. Dr. McGavick, an aged practitioner, was then summoned and found the dislocation, which was substantiated at the autopsy. When the body was washed the bruise was found exuding a brownish fluid which at that time was thought to come from the spinal cord. However, it was found at the autopsy that the spinal cord had not been injured. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
June 27, 1929
No Indictment in Meredith Case
Grand Jury Reports Unmistakable Evidence of Murder; Investigation to Continue
That convincing evidence had been heard that Gus Meredith was murdered, but the information obtained from the examination of scores of witnesses had been insufficient to warrant an indictment at this term of court, was the report made by the grand jury, which adjourned the June meeting just at the time this issue of the News was put on the press. The report related that all of the evidence heard by this grand jury had been taken down by a stenographer and the transcript placed in the hands of the prosecuting attorneys for future use. County Attorney Whittle, who has had charge of the investigation will be followed up closely and that he confidently expects that arrests will be made in this case, probably before the fall term of circuit court.
Many new details were uncovered by the grand jury probe and it appears that the only definite information lacking is the identity of the man who actually struck the blow that killed young Meredith.
A more complete account of the grand jury’s work in a general way will be available for publication in next week’s News. It is known that a large number of indictments have been returned, but of this number many are against dog owners who have failed, it is alleged, to pay license fees. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
June 27, 1929
Two Withdrawals In Jailer Race
Frank Vincent and C. B. Penner Retire But Big Field Remain; Kyrock Employes
Frank Vincent and C. B. Penner, two of the entrants in the great race for Jailer of Edmonson County this week announce their retirement from the race. Both of these gentlemen are employed at Kyrock and neither felt he could afford to lose the time required to make a canvass of the county, at this time.
Mr. Vincent, in his letter to The News requesting that his announcement be withdrawn, said “I am not pulling off in favor of any candidate. I want to be a friend to all candidates all over the county and want their friendship. I will wait until next time and then I think it ought to be my time. I thank the many friends who where helping me and I believe they would have made a good showing on August 3.
“My doors are open to all candidates. Boys come and see me. I want the help of all the candidates four years hence, no matter what office you are running for. If you will help me then just write me and tell me so.”
Esq. C. B. Penner, who was considered a strong candidate, though he was late in announcing for jailer, writes the following card, which gives his reasons for retiring from the race: To the voters and citizens of Edmonson County:
After viewing the matter from every standpoint, I have decided to withdraw my name from the race for jailer. My reasons are: I find that to win the race I would be compelled to give a lot of my time and to give up my position with the Kyrock Asphalt Company, which I find it would no pay me to do. Thanking my friends and fellow Republicans for their kindness I am
Respectfully,
C. B. Penner [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
August 1, 1929
Ollie Optics
Mrs. Tolie Elmore, wife of Everett Elmore, died at her home in Illinois Wednesday of tuberculosis and pneumonia. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Gipson and was a former resident of Ollie. She was a devoted Christian and loved by all with whom she came in contact. Her body was brought home and burial services were held in the Good Springs Cemetery where she was laid to rest beside her brother, Granvil Gipson.
Mrs. Maud Keer of Stockholm, wife of Louis Keer, died at her home Wednesday at noon of tuberculosis. Burial took place in the Good Springs cemetery Thursday. She is survived by her husband and two children.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Webb are the proud parents of a new baby girl that arrived this week. They named her Elsie Mae. We extend our hearty congratulations.
Prof. R. A. Demunbrun was a visitor at Ollie Tuesday. We invite him back again, and the writer wishes to challenge him to another game of croquet, having been defeated by him in a game last Tuesday, but we expect better luck next time.
Mr. G. E. Strickler was here Sunday. He will be at Ollie Wednesday to promote interest in the county farmers’ club and the county fair to be held at Brownsville in October.
A large crowd was at our singing last Saturday night. Our class is progressing nicely, and by the time our singing school is over which begin Monday night, July 29, we will be in trim for the singing convention.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Denham of Louisville are visiting friends and relatives this week.
Corquet is all the rage at Ollie now, and there are strong contests for the championship which seems to be difficult to decide.
Oh what is this world coming to? Things seem so bad, I feel so blue The way Bud Smith talks ofrolled hose. He’ll make the women all his toes But let him go he’ll do no harm. We’ll show him we don’t give a darn.
Just Me
[Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
August 1, 1929
A Word of Thanks
I take this last opportunity to thank the good people of Edmonson County for the great favors they have shown me in this primary. I have always tried to be friendly and neighborly and to love my fellowman and when they have needed me I have assisted them in every way I could.
I have made a clean, hard fight in this primary but I have not said one harmful word of any candidate or his family and I will give any man $100.00 to prove I have. I like every man that is running against me and if anyone of them gets more votes than I do then I will put my shoulder to the wheel and do my best for him in the final election.
We are now in the whispering stage of this primary and already it is being told that I am rich and that I am going to spend a lot of money. I want to say that I was raised a poor boy that I am still a poor man with a large family and that I am not able if I wanted to spend a lot of money in this election. Several of the men running against me are worth lots more than I am and much more able to spend money in this election than I am.
I am in no slate and have made no deal or trade with any candidate. I beg the good people of this county to lookout for campaign tales and to investigate my life because it will tell what kind of a man I am. I am running this race clean and fair and if nominated I will never be able to repay my friends for their kindness to me and I want you to feel like you have at least one friend in Brownsville who is always glad to see you. I HOPE IF YOU VOTE FOR ME YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT.
E. E. Rich
(Political Advertising)
[Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
August 15, 1929
A family disagreement is said to have resulted in Blaine Musick of the Bee Spring community, being stabbed by his brother-in-law, Berthol Ashley, last Sunday night. The trouble occurred at Musick’s home and as no warrant has been procured, details are lacking. Musick was taken to a Bowling Green hospital where his wounds were dressed after an examination which revealed that they were not serious. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
August 15, 1929
5 In Liquor Fest Fined, 1 Jailed
Warner Vanmeter was fined $100 and sentenced to serve 30 days in jail following his plea of guilty to a charge of possessing illicit whiskey, and Louis Moutardier, Abe Vincent, Lonnie Potter and Warney Vanmeter were each fined $10 and costs on charges of unlawful assembly in connection with the seizure by deputy sheriffs of a two gallon jug of whiskey near Midway the night of July 20 when the Masons picnic was in progress. All of the parties pleaded guilty when their trials were called in Judge Houchin’s court last Saturday and the fines and jail penalty were assessed on recommendation of County Attorney Whittle.
In making his recommendation the county attorney stated that Vanmeter had confessed to the ownership of the whiskey and that while some of the others were drunk at the time they were arrested at least one of the party Abe Vincent, was sober and in order to procure convictions of all “those present” he moved the court to change the public drunk charge against the five men to unlawful assembly.
[Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
August 15, 1929
Death’s Hand Falls Heavily
Five families visited by Reaper During Past Week; Dr. Jones’ Passing Sad Blow to Family; Friends
News of he death of Dr. Theo L. Jones which occurred at a Nashville hospital last Friday night, came as a sad surprise to the doctor’s friends and a terrible shock to his family here. Dr. Jones became ill about a week previous to his death, suffering at first from what was believed to be infected teeth, it later developed that spinal meningitis was the cause of his death.
Dr. Jones came to Brownsville about a year ago from Munfordville and had established a good practice in the county. He was a progressive citizen and a great booster for all community welfare projects, he is survived by his widow, two daughters and one son.
After arrival of relatives from Louisville, Monticello and other points in the state, the body was accompanied by the family to Monticello, the former home of both Doctor and Mrs. Jones where funeral and burial services were held Monday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
August 15, 1929
Two Pioneers Called
Last Sunday death called Uncle Joe Meredith and Aunt Nancy Turpin Meredith, two of the oldest citizens of the county. Aunt Nancy was the wife of Thomas Meredith, a brother of Uncle Joe and their deaths occurred but a few hours apart. Mr. Meredith was about 72 years old and is survived by his widow, four sons, John, Leonard, Alfred and Luther Meredith, and one daughter, Mrs. Etta Minton. Mrs Meredith leaves her husband, who is in very feeble health, and one son Calvin Turpin.
Both funeral and burial services where held at the Luttrell burying ground, the Rev. Cal Vincent officiating. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
August 15, 1929
Rev. Rance Davis
The Rev. Rance Davis, widely known and beloved as a Baptist minister, died last Friday at the home of his daughter in Louisville, where he has resided since the death of his wife a few years ago. He was about 55 years old and is survived by four sons, Joe, George, John and Gene Davis and two daughters, Mrs. John Vincent and Mrs. John W. Vincent. They body was brought to the old home and was buried at Mt. Zion. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
August 15, 1929
The fifteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Lindsey, former Edmonson county people, died last Friday at their home in Louisville. The body was brought to the old home for burial, the service being held Saturday. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
August 15, 1929
Death Comes to Alexander Kersey
Ollie community was shocked and grieved by the unexpected death of Mr. Alexander Kersey which occurred Wednesday afternoon, July 31, after an illness of only three days duration, death resulting from hemorrhage of the intestines.
“Uncle Alec” as he was best known to his friends, was 77 years old and was a popular citizen of the Ollie community where he had resided most of his life. He was loved by all with whom he cam in contact for his jovial disposition and his true Kentucky hospitality.
He kept a small gas station at his home and in his accommodating spirit lived as the poet has said: “…in a house by the side of the road, and was a friend of man.”
He was a true Christian and loved his fellow man with a love that was characteristic of him throughout his life. “The Lord has been with me for forty long years,” said Uncle Alec just before he died. “He has helped me over the rugged places of life and has always been a source of comfort to me.” His last words to his children were “Don’t grieve for me, but meet me in Heaven.” Then with a last fleeting smile lighting his face he passed from the embattled hour of death at 6 o’clock, almost with the last rays of the setting sun, to the Great Beyond to reap his eternal reward in that land of no goodbyes, where death can never come. He left behind a host of relatives and friends to mourn for him. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Belle Kersey and his children, Mr. J. E. Kersey, Brownsville; Mr. John Kersey, Ollie, and Mrs William Ferguson, Mrs. Lizzie Houchin, Mrs. Nora Webb and Mrs. Goldie Rich, of Ollie; also his brother and sisters, Mr. Tom Kersey, Mrs. Susie Vincent, of Ollie and Mrs. Centha Meredith of Straw.
Burial was in the Ollie cemetery with services conducted by the Rev. Jim Webb and Rev. Cal Vincent.
Hoyt Parsley [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
August 15, 1929
Three Boys Escape As Car Hurtles Bridges
Noah Minton, Haskell Vincent and Fred Johnson escaped fatal injuries Wednesday afternoon when Noah’s limousine went through the rails of Rhoda bridge and plunged to the depths below. The accident is said to have been the result of Noah losing control of the car and it raced down the hill at a high rate of speed. Rufe Meredith of Florida, who is visiting his sister, Mr. E. E. Rich, was crossing the bridge in an Essex coach and there was not room for Noah to pass. Vincent and Johnson jumped just as the Minton car plunged from the bridge and they were badly bruised. Noah stuck to the wheel and swears that he was caught beneath the wreckage but pushed it all back with his mighty shoulders and came out with but slight scratches. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
August 15, 1929
After a very pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Patterson and other relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cappell returned to their home in Dayton, Ohio, Saturday. It is good to meet with a fine old couple like Mr. and Mrs. Cappell who radiate love and happiness. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 5, 1929
Buzzard Cave Mystery Revived
Two Men Held in Detroit in Connection With Death of Decker Girl 13 Years Ago
Mystery surrounds the reported arrest by Detroit, Michigan detectives Tuesday of Balius and Ovia Duvall former Edmonson county residents, who according to a telegram from James E. Mccarty, chief of detectives of the Detroit police department, are charged with murding Louanna Decker and throwing her body into the cave where it was found badly decomposed three weeks later.
Local officers were greatly surprised and also mystified by the reported arrests since no complaint has ever been made against the Duvalls here and they cannot understand why and how the case has been revived in Detroit. The tragedy occurred about thirteen years ago and at the time the girl’s body was found, it was generally believed that she met her death when she accidentally stepped into the crevice leading from the top of the ground to the cave. Only perfunctory investigation being made at the time, it is said.
It will be recalled by most Edmonson county citizens, that Louanna Decker disappeared from the county jail, where she was being held in connection with alleged misconduct of herself and some young men of the Bee Springs neighborhood. Mr. Wood Lindsey, who was jailer at that time, did not lock the girl in a cell but allowed her the liberty of the family’s living quarters, and it was three weeks after her disapearence from the jail that Rex Logan, Elbert Carrier and Sam Sanders found her body hanging in the Buzzard Cave crevice. Her neck was broken, it was said, and her body so badly decomposed that indentification was made by the hair, portions of the clothing and the shoes the girl was wearing when she disappeared. The shoes were near the top of the crevice, indicating that she had removed them from her feet before she either fell for was thrown into the cave.
Upon being notified of the action of the Detroit dectectives, County Attorney, Charles E. Whittle has made extensive inquiry locally, and while he has discovered some circumstantial evidence that tends to show the girl might have been murdered, this evidence would not be sufficient to base a warrant, and he is awaiting further information from Detroit before taking further action.
A letter was expected from Detroit Thursday morning was not received and this was expected to shed some light on the case from that city. Attempts of the county attorney to get the information by telegraph or telephone have been unsatisfactory, and the Detroit officers said they would write the local officers.
Of the two theories held locally regarding the arrests made in Detroit, the first is that a relative of the Deckers residing in that city, had found evidence that moved them to procure the warrants. The other is that the Duvalls who are described as being a bit “wild” had been arrested on some charge and under the grilling of detectives had confessed to being implicated in the tragedy here. That the Detroit detectives are familiar with the details of the case is evidenced by the accuracy of such portions of their messages that could be deciphered after the transfers of the telegram by telephone. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 5, 1929
Two Hurt in Crash Near Bowling Green
Bowling Green, Sept 3-Paul H. Wills, 25 years old, received a fractured left arm and minor injuries and his companion, W. W. Ward, 47 years old, had a fracture of the right hip and lacerations of the nose and face in an automobile accident on the Nashville pike one mile south of Bowling Green, at 7 o’clock Tuesday morning. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 5, 1929
Mr. C. M. James is now a full-fledged member of the Twin Calf club originated by Mr. George McCombs last winter. Mr. James reports that his fine red shorthorn cow has given birth to fine twin calves. They are males and are true red shorthorns and both large and healthy. He is very proud of his new stock. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 5, 1929
Brownsville Briefs
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse James, of Louisville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Porter Stice, Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
Miss Nola Clark, teacher at the Mt. Zion school, who has been ill for several days, was taken to Glasgow to be operated on for appendicities by Drs. Howard and Woods Wednesday. She was accompanied to the hospital by her brother and sister Aud and Icy Clark.
Mr. “Jayrod” Vincent has returned, from parts unknown, to Brownsville.
Mr. R. R. Alexander spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Louisville on business.
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Kinslow and son and daughter, Claud and Hazel, of Bowling Green, visited County Attorney Chas. E. Whittle Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dace, of Marrowbone, were also guests of Mr. Whittle, Monday.
The schools of the county were closed Monday, Labor Day.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Alexander have moved into the house vacated by Mr. Landis Charlet.
Pat Meredith and family have moved into their new home East of Brownsville on the old Logan homestead.
Judge D. A. Logan, assistant secretary of state, is spending a few days with his family here.
The street lights for Brownsville seem to be a “dead number” wonder why?
Mrs. Ollie Musick and Mrs. Ernest Lane visited Mrs. Musick’s mother near Mammoth Cave Monday.
Mrs. N. E. Reed and daughter, Nelda, motored to My Old Kentucky home, at Bardstown Monday.
While splitting stovewood Wednesday Nacy Lutrell split his left knee instead of the wood, causing a painful wound.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lindasy were in Bowling Green Saturday.
Mrs. W. D. Brooks spent last Sunday and Monday in Bowling Green.
Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Lindsey and family, of the Segal neighborhood, have moved to Louisville where Mr. Lindsey has employment.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Woodcock and family and Sheriff and Mrs. Vincent and family motored to Lincoln farm last Sunday.
Mr. Charlie Self and family of the Natural Rock neighborhood have moved into the new house adjoining the Jock James property at Brownsville.
The Brownsville Transportation Company, owned by Ernest Lane, ran a special bus to Bowling Green Monday with a load of Kyrock baseball fans to attend the game there.
Mr. E. T. Duval, of Sunfish, was in Brownsville Monday on business.
Monday being a legal holiday the regular meeting of the Board of Education postponed until Saturday.
Dr. J. K. Wood and son, John Kelly, were among the boys who “took in” the show at Bowling Green Saturday.
Quite a few Brownsville people attended the 101 Wild West show at Bowling Green last Saturday a partial list of which is: Mrs. Mary Whalin, Vic Vincent, Ella James, Jock James, Amma Johnson, Paul Brooks, Lela Johnson, Jack Meloan. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 5, 1929
Aged Man Injured By “Hit And Run” Driver
Will D. Meredith, aged citizen of Rhoda, escaped serious injury Wednesday afternoon when he was knocked down by a car which was not stopped by the driver at the scene of the accident, but was later abandoned at the top of “Rabbit Point”. According to witnesses three young men were in the car whose identities have not yet been definitely established.
When informed of the accident and also that the car had been abandoned by the occupants, Deputy Sheriff George Reed went to the scene and guarded the car until it was learned that the machine was the property of Gilbert Webb, who was then in school at Kyrock. It was also learned that the car was driven to Brownsville by Lonnard Webb brother of Gilbert and a warrant was issued for him. Lonard gave $500 bond for his appearance before Judge Houchin’s court.
The accident occurred at the intersection of the Rocky Hill and Chalybeate roads, and it is said that the car brushed against Mr. Meredith causing him to fall with much force. He suffered cuts and bruises on the head, but was not believed to be seriously hurt. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 5, 1929
Water Scarce As Drouth Continues
Farmers and most everybody else in Edmonson and adjoining counties are “praying for rain” as the drouth that has existed for several weeks continues with no prospect for abatement at “this writing.” Water is getting scarce all over the county and in some sections the citizens are forced to haul water great distances. Even the water in the well in the courthouse yard is getting low and the pump fails to function at all in the afternoons following public days when crowds are in town. Failure of this well will inconvenience a large number of Brownsville residents who depend on it for their water supply. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
September 5, 1929
Sounds Suspicious
Ernest Lane, Kyrock merchant prince, Brownsville-Bowling Green transportation king and also now a large investor in breeding stock, was limping around this week as the result of a knife wound on his right leg. Ernest says he was modeling a churn dasher and cover for Mrs. Lane when the “hawk-bill” knife he was using slipped and gashed his leg. He has Claud Saling and Elmer Constant as witnesses to disprove anything Bud Smith may have to say about it. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
October 17, 1929
$500 Reward for Meredith Slayer
State and County Will Pay for Information Leading to Arrest And Conviction of Murderer
At a called meeting of the Fiscal Court Tuesday the magistrates voted to approiate $250 to be offered as a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Gus Meredith, whose body was found in Dog Creek last spring. The fiscal court’s offer is made on condition that Gov. Sampson offer a like amount, which he has been requested to do by Judge Porter Sims and official announcement of the action of the Governor is expected this week.
County Attorney Whittle in suggesting that the county offer a reward, stated that the June grand jury heard a great amount of testimony and since that time new evidence had bee discovered and Mr. Whittle said he believed that the mystery of the murder would be solved. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
The Edmonson County News
October 31, 1929
$500 Reward for Meredith Slayer
Governor Sampson “Matches” $250 Offered by The Fiscal Court
A reward of $500 in cash awaits the person or persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and conviction of the slayer of Gus Meredith.
Recently the Edmonson Fiscal Court offered $250 reward for Meredith’s murderer, this offer being made on condition that the Governor offer a like amount Thursday County Attorney Whittle received a letter from Judge Porter Sims who enclosed a Proclamation by they Governor offering $250.
Parties who have or may obtain information as to the identity of the perpetrator of this crime should consult with the County Attorney who has charge of the investigation. He will hold all information confidential until the proper time to use it and will protect the informers interest in the matter of the reward. [Submitted by Charles Finn]
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