Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-06-30
MT VERNON DEPARTMENT.
Sam. NJ Rndett Editor

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in the race for Superior Judge, Laurel
county instructed for Burdett first, Rich.
ards second. Knox county also instructed
her delegates for Burdett first and Richards
second.
F. L. Thompson calls ON all those in.
debted to him TO come forward without de-
lay and settle the same. lie is making
preparations TO build handsome new
store.house and needs all the money he
can get. He trusts this notice will be suf
icient.
Hon. John Bennett, Of Madison coun-
ty, was in Mt. Vernon last Monday shak.
ing hands with friends. He is willing "a
run as a republican candidate for Congress
in this district, provided Phil Thompson il
the democratic nominee. 1t is understood
that he would not run against Gov. Nc.
Creary, who il his kinsman.
Mr. Frank Reppert has withdrawn
from the race for County Attorney, and the
solid support Of the dem ocracy will now be
given TO Isaac Stuart. The withdrawal Of
Mr.. Reppert brings about perfect harmony
in the democratic ranks all along the line,
and insures the success Of every democratic
candidate in August Mr.. Reppert has
made many new friends by declining to
make the race He will receive his reward
The CoTier-Journal in its summary Of
the vote for Superior Judge insists on Civ
ing its candidate, Major Richards, second
instructions in Marion county. Somebody
ought TO call its attention to the fact that
the regular democratic convention in Mar
ion instructed for Burdett second. The
Union democrats Of Marion instructed for
Major Richards second, but their delegates
will probably not be admitted to the Dan
vile Convention.
IN MEMoRIAM.
(Communicated.)
-DIED-At the residence Of her son-in-
law, l.. T. Houk, in Rockcaste county,
KY, June oath, IS 80, Mrs. Susan w. Nc
Clsry, relict Of the late A. McClary, aged
seventy-three years, one month and eight
days. She had been helpless invalid and
great sufferer from chronic rheum atism
for more than five years, which she bore
with Christian fortitude. Having been a
devoted member Of the Presbyterian church
since her early womanhood, she died, as
she had lived, in the triumph Of Christian
faith. She was a woman, when in health,
Of determined purpose and untiring indus.
try, devoted to her husband and children
kind to neighbors and friends, and ever
ready to help them in distress and give
consolation to the weary.hearted. Her
funeral was preached on Sunday afternoon
June 26th) by Rev. Jesse Tyree, Of the
Baptist church. in the presence Of large
number of relatives ard friends, after
which her remains were deposited in the
old family burying-grouud by the side o.
her husband, who departed this life April
18th. 1872, aged sixtY-eight years. She
leaves behind her seven children, (four
sons and three daughters). all Of whom are
married. and, except W. c. McClary, who
lives in Emporia, Kansas, all citizens Of
this State. Two of them were deprived Of
the privilege of ministering round her bed.
side as the life-tide ebbed slowly away, but
we all have an bidding hope that she now
rests peacefully from all sorrow and pain
in the sunshine Of Gods pure love, where
our father, who had gone ten years ago il
an angel of light waiting to receive her
Then, cheer up, brothers and sisters, ouI
mother is no longer tossed upon the stormy
pillows Of time, harassed with torturinl
pain, but has been waited on wings Of love
to brighter and better cline. Farewell
dear mother, farewell May thy bright
example of purity encourage us in the
right and guide us through the thorny paths
of life; and, at last may thy angelic spirit
together with our fathers, meet us without
the loss Of one at the Beautiful Gate.
Bowling with humble submission to Gods
will
"Let us be patient these severe Affections
Not from the ground arise,
But often times celestial benedietiOns
Assume this dark disguise" A Son.