The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-10-09
suEAsKr COUNTY SEws.
BY WILL. O. CuRD.



SOMERSET, nv, oca o. 1879
Our C;rcu;t Cour, adjourned on Saturday
r;sh, last, abou, 10 O'Clock. having been in
session bu, one week. The carly adjourn
mcnt being required that the Judge and
Attorney might he present at the called
court in Lancaster, which commenced on
the 18th inst, for the purpose Of the inve.-
tipation Of and trial Of the parties engaged
in the recent troubles in Garnrl county
the appointment Of thi. court having been
made BY the Judge not thinking at the
time that Il would conflict with ours-he
has therefore called a court to commence
in Somerset ON the "a Monday in Irccmbcr
next. for the trial of euuity and criminal
causes. until which time all causes Of this
character were continued, a few cases, how
ever, being excepted and continued over
until the March term. 1875. During our
seven.da court a considerable number Of
equity causes were disposed Of, and quite a
number left under advi-cment, the Judge
not having time to examine the papers. The
common law actions were generally contin-
ucd and but few trials in criminal or penal
cases. Caroline Beatic, Of color, charged
with grand larceny, confessed her guilt, who
!. now on her way to the penitentiary where
she must remain for the short time of
twelve months. Judge Mike n. Ow.ley
presented his commission, took the several
oaths required by law and entered upon the
duties Of his Office, which he discharged in
a dignified yet unostentatious manner. Iii.
charge to the Grand Jury was a most e.
ccllent and impressive one, and must re-
feet honor upon himself and the judiciary
Of Kentucky. Ills reference TO recent
trouble. and outbreak, in our State was an
earnest appeal for the strict enforcement Of
our laws and the punishment Of all offend.
ers calling the juries' especial attention to
the vices, trouble and bloodshed which con.
tiuue to flow from the practice Of carrying
concealed weapons, the sale Of ardent spir-
its, and the gaming table. Consequently
the jury returned into court eighty indict-
ments, mostly for the commission Of the Of
lenses above named. The Judge was found
regularly on the bench at the appointed
hour, holding court until 10 O'Clock each
night dispatching business in an able man.
ner, while he at all times adhered to strict
discipline and good order in the court room.
Our Commonwealth Attorney, Mr.. George
Denny, IT,, IL quite an agreeable gentleman.
and managed the business Of the Common
wealth with that zeal and determination
which convinced all that he will do his
duty in all respects fearlessly and impair
TALLY. Will. C. Curd was ppointed Master
Commissioner Of the Pulaski Circuit Court,
and +. d. Porch and o. II. waddle Exam
iners for Pulaski county, for the ensuing
four years, by Judge Owsley.
Our town has been unusually quiet and
peaceable for the past two weeks, notwith.
standing many strangers and county citizens
are daily seen upon our streets. Business
Of all kinds appears brisk, while the gener.
al aspect Of Somerset presents q spiri, Of
progress and improvement.
The railroad contractors in our county
are progressing finely with their work.
Many Of them contemplate its completion
ere the time assigned them has expired.
One Irwin Taylor shot and wounded Da-
vid Balls. few days since in the vicinity
of Point Isabel, with intent to kill, for
which crime he is indicted.
Wesley McFerron, who was brought to
our town from Mt. Vernon, one day last
week, upon a warrant for stabbing a rail-
road hand in our county, a few vncufSs
since, made his escape from the guards and
is now running at large.
John W. Hall, a gentleman Of long expe-
rience in the staging business, is now run.
ming line from this place to Stanford
leaving Somerset on Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday, and returning on the follow
ing days. lie is an accommodating and
careful driver.
Msrried-on the 9th inst, at the resi-
dence Of the brides father, Mai. W. N. Ow-
ems, BY the Rev. Jesse Walden, Of Iancas-
Ter, Mr.. Ephraim c. Hays to Miss Lizzie
Owens. Attendants: Messrs. ]. b. Craw-
ford. ]. Huffaker. Jno. Canant. Misses An
ma Gibson, Laura Owens, Mollie Owens.
MANY of EDhrlims friends were present
TO witness the serious, solemn ceremony and
promises "hich oonnu Wgether as ohe Two