The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-11-16
LAFAYETTE.

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After a silence OF como weeks, we
rxciaini ia the language OF holy writ,
"Do Thy no harfu, for We are ull
here, despite the late democratic de.
feat, but not likely 10 remaili."
Ii all rumors are correct several
lamilies are thinking seriously OF
emuval 10 liopkinsvilie. and yet In.
iayelie continues ~ add improve.
ments weekly. A new bridge 10 IN
process OF construction over the creek
IN the south western portion oi the
town, and has long been needed; the
crossing at this point has proven n
continued source OF annoyance To
travellers and citizens, the want OF Il
firm foundation has been the occa-
sion OF many naughty words, which
'the uniortunates" would s0neiiaics
forget TO utter softly as they sank
inlo the ireacLerous mud that inva
risblc received them.
Mr.. Il, w. Luck aud Mr.. A. j.
Fuqua have each added improve
menls to their lots. The new coat OF
paint on tho residence OF the latter,
with few minor changes has made
il one OF the uiost attractive homes
Oh that street.
The elections passed of quietly on
the Ind, The negroes largely predomi-
mating IN numbers during the da, +,
and Vt night swelling into quite an
enthusiastic street parade, In which
they gayo vent TO a Garfield song and
chorus, accompanied by brass horns.
After "making night hideous"i IN this
way until the near approach OF the
small hours, they dispensed having
done no serious damage.
The election 10 the only sensation
that Lafayette has had since tho de-
parture OF those enlerprising and
philanthropic young men who have
lief home and friends aud gone forth
TO make easy couches for their fellow
beings. A laudablc undertaking !
aud one that We trust may prove as
fruitful u source OF wealth, as did the
tabled stream of Pactolns. Their de-
parlurc has LETT void and the young
ladies are sad, and declare that La
fayetle seems Wild" The price Of
coal oil has declined, for with the ex-
odus OF eleven young men from In aud
around our quiet little village, II Is
not surprising that the parlors are no
longer blaze OF light In hecvening,
or that tho familiar rap-tap OF pa,er
familias Oh the parlor door 10 hushea
as the steady march of time tells the
hour. These are things of tho past.
The bellies OF our village no louger
"wasie" their sweetness on the desert
air. but e'cr the hour hand one halt
tho evening has told, on "beds OF
ea.en In dreams clysian, they are con-
tent to await rosy dawn and a hap
| py home comiug that no doubt, is not
far distant.
| Judge James Ragsdale who has
been cauvassing Alabama in the IN
tcrest of the twin bed springs re.
turned to his home in this place IL
time 10 cesta democratic vote, but Il
Jailed to elect Hancock.
Since our last letter VIC have wei
coined TO our midst and her HON,
Miss Emma Cooper who has beer
visiting New York with her aun
Mrs. L. X. Hancock. Miss Emma i
winsome bruno blonde just enter
ing society, her amiability ant
!. genlleness have already won tor he
/. many friends, and we predict will
!. cause the bellies to look we'll to thei
= laurels IN the future.
: The present conference year, Bro
Redford has been assigned to Prince
4 ton, his many friends give up Brc
y Redford and wife reluctantly. Iii
successor Rcv, Mr.. Bingham, come
well recommended.
Elder j, g. Hester who has bee
evangelizing for some months IN Ten
, nessee, Is at homo again.
I Elder Jno. T. Hawkins, OF Ne'
Z Liberty IN this State, will commenc
= a series OF meeting IN the Christia
\ church at this place on the l3tl
Z Brother Hakwins Ia doservedly poi
! ular, and ,hoImere mention Of b
4 name IN this community will insuI
4 him a full house.
n Mr.. Wm. Lacey and wifo from Il
d Clarksville ueighborhood have bee
n visiting irichds IN this plsce
n The postlofiice always a populi
point has grown moro so under Il
rteous.tnd genial management
the new post mistress Miss Bess
Atkinson We hear no complai
only thatofficc hours are strictly a
40 herred 10, aud tho 'smdles' can on
4. come trilweckly instead Of daily.
q We hAvehsd great deal Of weat
4 er lately chiefly rainy, inierSpers'
~ however with few visits Of a ve
= decided character from Jack Fro
- The recent rains have retarded 4
" planters In sowing wheat. Gro
~ may |fail, Democrats may be dcfeate
" but tho God Of Hymen never irowI
as wAs proven BY tho marriage
N. Miss Jennie Landrom nndd MI. Cl
% toh Thackcr Of Roaring Springs
~. he 7th. Mrs. L. Purcell entertain
ihc bridal partyin Lafayette on
'7h aud SIh. OLIVE BRANCH
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