The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-01-17
ROCECssrLE COTyTi.


Cnmns.-Dr. W. Z. Mckee has been
confined to his room this week with Sc
we're cold, accompanied by chills.
NOVELS a LINTON. William Linton
ha- purchased Of ]. T.. NOVELS a half in
forest in his fancy grocery and saloon.
TnE SAM BuRBErr CIeAR.-Adams Il
Brown have cigar that il named for us.
IT. a good cigar with nothing gTeen about
il.
"SSOw-BALLING'-lIas been the great
pastime for some days. A very sore nose
forcibly reminds US that the so-called
pleasures Of "snow-balling" are all "vanity
and vexation Of spirit
SCARLET FEvER.-That dread infantile
malady, Scarlet Fever, has made its aP-
pearance in our town. Little Lou. Mckee
is quite i'll with il. Great precautions
should be taken to prevent a spread Of the
disease.
STOCK MATTERs.--Two gentlemen from
Lincoln county, were here Tuesday, trying
to purchase mnles. The figures offered
were too small for our dealers, who will,
probably, ship their stock to the Southern
market.
A SMALL MATTER IN COAPARIsoS.-Re
sumption did not create One-half the ex-
citement in financial circles here as did the
recent decision Of Judge jackson that wit
ness fees in criminal cases are not payable
out Of the public treasury.
Fox CAUGHT.-Brit. Taylor, the MINI
rod Of Rockcastle, chased large red fox
into a cliff Monday. That night when
Reynard came forth for his usual noctur-
nal raid, he was caught in trap, which
held him fast Brit. SAYS he has been chas-
ing that fox for five year.
PERsoNAI.-Mr. o. II. Waddle, prom
inent young member Of the Somerset Bar,
is here this week on professional business.
Mr.. Frank Vowels left for his home at
New Hope, on Monday. lie was accom-
panied by Master John NOVELS, Of this
place, who goes to attend school at Geth-
semane.
Col. WHITE.--Our citizens much regret
the financial misfortune which has overta-
ken their efficient representative in the
State Senate, Col. r. J. White. II is hoped
in view Of his well-known business capaci-
~ with confidence that he will he able to
come to the front again in a short time.
ENGINE orr THE TRAcK.-As freight
train, No. IS, was nearing Mt Guthrie last
Saturday evening, the engine suddenly
jumped from the track No damage was
done, but it was o'clock Sunday morning
before they could get the "wheels to go
round" on the rails again. The passenger
train, which was behind the freight, went
back 10 Cab Orchard and laid over for
the night so that we enjoyed the luxury Of
a Sunday mornings mail
CouRT MATTERs.-The cases Of theCom-
mouwealth vs. John and billiard Brum-
back, for grand larceny, have been contin-
ued till February eth, the defendants in
the meantime. being released on bail ......
Same vs. Sallie Roberts alias Reasons, for
killing her Legitimate offspring, is set for
Saturday next, 18th inst. On the docket
for the present term Of the Cour, Of APP
peals, there is only one case from ROckcas-
tie, that Of Owsley vs. Owsley, which is set
for hearing, March 22nd.
DEATH.-At his residence In this coun-
iy, on the 18th inst, at 9 o'clock, A. N.
Bennett Hiatt, usefu. and highly res
pecicd citizen, departed this life, in the
sOth year of his age. In spite OF his adj
vancing years, he retained his vitality in
marked degree until last Spring, since
which time he has been rapidly going down
10 the "edge of the dark river" so that his I
lemise was not unexpected. lie was a
member Of the Christian Church, and died
In the triumphs of faith, surrounded by
his children and grandchildren, who did
NJ that loving hearts could suggest 10 rem
Ter his last moments comfortable. In the
iaie beil,m days Bennett Hiatt was a fa-
nous stock trader in this county, making
annual, and some times semi-anual trips
10 the South with mules, horses, hogs, &c.
lie was alwsys an honest citizen, moral,
and liberal in his dealings
with his fellow-men. His wife aud six
children survive him, to whom We tender
our most profound sympathy in their be-
reayoment.