The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-01-02
PULASKI COLUMN.
EDITED nv WILL. &. CURD
SOMERSET, Ky, Dec. q, 1873.
SUMMARY or TOWN NEWS.


Oar citizens arc now hopeful Of a better
time coming aud quite iubilant over the To-
cation OF the Cincinnati southern railroad
through our county. Somcrsc, OF cour'c VIII
he one II the main points and dcpo;s Of this
great thofoughfarc and is destined ere long to
he one Of the largest and most business towns
In Southeastern Kentucky. Our land owners
are now looking Up their titles with view
:, the early development Of the vast mineral
resources Of our county.
X. :. Barron has improved his residence OPP
posite the NJ. 4. Church South recently by Ic-
moving old buildings adjacent thereto, max
ing additions and repairs which has indeed
added very much to the appearance OF that
portion Of the town, and may he erelong, he
rewarded for his labors by receiving the hand
and heart Of some worthy lady who will add
more giaccs to his cottage home and make his
future one Of con,catmcnt and happiness.
The new improvements on Col. T. Y. Nor
rows residence makes It ope Of the ncatest and
most comfortable dwellings in our town.
JIM. Wilson's new building opposite tie
new Courthouse is CONF leted and is now &C.
cap:ed by ". II pe,tus as law Office and the
upper story by the owner as shoe shop.
The Ingram House Is now undergoing re-
pairs, and the metallic covering has been
placed upon the roof Of our new Courthouse,
while the carpenters are busy at work GU the
inside.
John Inman purchased, few weeks since,
the A. Debord property situated in our town.
The NJ. f. Church South has also been re-
paired and male more comfortable for the
winter.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
IN Saturday night the 18th inst, while
james l.. Colyer was returning to his home in
the upper part Of our county, from Mount
Vernon, was attacked by four men in disgui c
public road with drawn weapons, who sto
ped his horse and frst demanded his arms.
Colyer, although brave man, seeing that he
was overpowcred gave up his pistol which
was returned to him after the robbers had
drawn the loads; they then demanded his
money which they got, amounting to the sum
Of Si00, and: also his watch, which they cx-
aminei and threw against tree, il being Of
small value.
Mr.. Colyer has been for some time past a
deputy Sheriff Of our county, is clever gen.
tlcman and makes clever and vigilant Off
Ger.
RELIGIOUS.
Within the past six months pro,racted
meetings have been held at most Of the
churches in our county, resulting in the con-
version of over 900 persons who have been
added to the different denominations Our
ministers are nobly doing their duty while
their divine teachings are being happily de-
inonstrated in our midst.
The meeting conducted at Fishing Creek
Church, in our county, by Reys. Thos. Cole
man and W. W. Harris, closed on - inst,
with twenty-five additions to said church.
The meeting held in Somerset at the n. T..
Church, by Revs. J. b. Bradley and -
Sliyen1, the latter from Madison county,
closed on the 18th inst, with six accessions.
Rev. J. n. Current preached several days
at Souls' Chapel during this and last week.
PERSONAL.
We had the pleasure Of meeting in our of
fee Yesterday, our old friend and comradc in
arms, J. X. Sewell, at present the popular
foreman in the ISrER,oR ofice, and regret
that duty calls him back home so soon.
The residence of ii. Dugan situated in our
town, was discovered to be on fire about II
o'clock A. NJ. last sabbath, but by the timely
interference Of our citizens the flames were
soon checked with but slight damage to the
building. But we are sorry to learn that Miss
Molle Dugan had her hands severely burned
by throwing some bed clothing from the win
dow which were on FIRE.
Souls Chapel, fur miles East of Somerset
was also discovered to be on fire Monday last
The flames wee just breaking through the
roof and getting under good Roadway when a
gentleman passing by saved the church by
tearing few shingles from the roof. The fire
caught from defective fue and pips.
SCHOOL EXAMINATION.
Prof 5. 7. Woolseys school closed at Sci
encc Ill., two miles South Of Somerset, on
Saturday last, with an examination of his diff
fercnt Glasses And We learn from one Of our
college professors that the pupils acquitted
themselves with great honor, eyincing great
progress in their studies.
Mr.. W. is a scholarly gentleman, and
Young man who deserves much credit aud
praise for his noble efforts in trying to sustain
aud protect the morals Of our land. lie IL a
model teacher for our rising generation and
NAV success attend him wherever his lot may
be east.
MARRIED.
At the residence Of the brides father, two
miles east Of Somerset, by the Rev. j. \. Cur
rent. ON the 2l-t inst, Mr.. William Chrislnan,
Of Wayne county, To Miss Paulina j. Colyer.
Also at the Ingram House, sumerS.i, KY,
the residence Of the bride. iather, On the
evening of the 23d inst, by the same minister,
Mr.. +. II Moss, OF Madison county, to Miss
Maggie NJ. Shepherd.
We congratulate Messrs Chrisman and
hands Of tso of Pulaski's flirest daughters,
and may they ever prove Ia them Kind and
devoted husbands, aud worthy Of true and
loving hearts who have said, I'VE will leave
father, mother, and home, to share the vieis-
citudes OF life with thee"
We wish them happy and pro-perou, fl-
iurc.
GEoLOCicAL SURVEY.
Very soon after our Legislature conyenes,
bill will he presented to the menihers thereof for
passage, asking for an appropriation 10 enable
that mos, efficient, oompeteni and qualified
gentleman. Prof \. $ shaler, to complete the
geological survey 81 our State this i certainly
sne of the most important measures that viii
come before the honorable assembly during
the present session and on that depends the
serious consideration of every fnpmher that