The Hartford herald., 1880-02-18
LITCHFIELD, KY, Feb. IL.


Editor Herald:
Prof. Myers, of whom you have
heard a great deal recently, the man
who was confined in Jail here awaiting
trial for bigamy, two weeks ago feigned
the lunatic, was brought out, examined
by four physicians, before jury, three
OF the NJ. D.s pronounced him crazy ;
he was sent to the Hopkinsville
Asylum. Dr.'s ROdman and Stone,
also, | learn, pronounced him non COM
pus mentis, he was given quarters in
the asylum; when, to-day, cOmmu-
nication came from DIR. Rodman to
Judge Mcclure, announcing that the
willy Professor was non est, having
taken french leave on Sunday night,
leaving card in his room expressing
his thanks to the doctors for their kind
treatment, and saying that he proposed
soon to sail for Europe. We hope he
will.
NEW TEACHER.
Prof. Arnold, formerly of Oakland
Station high school, has opened high
school here, but owing, l suppose, to
the short notice before commencing,
and the unfavOrable weather, his school
is small as yet. The Professor has the
appearance and reputation of a good
scholar and competent teacher, and he
is certainly a genial, clever gentleman,
and we think deserves to succeed, and
hope and think he will, if he just holds
on.
MUSIC HATH CHARMS.
Prof Housh, musician representing
a wholesale dealer i'm organs, pianos,
etc., i'm Louisville, has been in town
since Sunday, with a number of very
superior organs for sale. He will prob
ably sell several instruments here; hope
he will, at least. The Professor is an
accomplished gentleman, and no doubt
Il good musician. We learn he con-
templates giving a concert here soon.
THE b. l..
Joe Mulhattan was i'm town last week.
He says he has not told lie for some
time.
PERSONAL.
Rev. s. l.. Lee, a former pastor of the
Methodist church here, but now Of Lou
lsville, has been I'm town couple of
daYs this week on business. His old
friends were all right glad to see him
again.
HYMENIAL.
There was IA wedding near town to-
day, Mr.. Clemens to Miss Layman,
Rev. Mr.. Harmed officiating.
A couple came to town one day last
week to be married, one Catholic and
the other protestant and as they
could not agree as to what minister
should fasten the hymenial knot, they
compromised on the County Judge,
when, 10 and behold, Jim Wdrent in
teOun. So they put it off till next day.
DEATH.
Death has again thrown his sombre
shadow over our community. Mrs.
Margaret McBeath, a lady venerable
with age, and ripe with the graces OF
quiet Christian virtue and unOstenta-
tious piety, died on Sunday morning,
the Sth inst. Her funeral was preached
at 10 A. NJ, on Monday by Rev. b. f.
Orr. Mrs. Ms departure is mourned
by the entire community, as she had
lived here for many years and was hon
Ored and loved by all who knew her,
but she has departed at the bidding of
Him who doeth all things well. "She
is not dead, but sleepeth,"
There is no death,
What seems so is TRANSITION.
This vale of mortal breath
Is but suburb of the land elysium,
Whose portals We call DEATH"
RELIGION.
A protracted meeting is in progress at
the Methodist church i'm Litchfield.
The congregations are good, and the in
terest is increasing. Rev. 5. l.. Lee
preached three very interesting SER
mons during his visit here this week.
WEATHER, FARMING, ETC.
We are having showing again ta-
day.
Farmers are sowing tobacco seed,
aiming for a big crOp of the weed.