Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-09-22
LINCOLN COUNTY.
HustonUHe.

Sam Hughes, son Of Squire Hughes,
was thrown from his horse at the upper
end Of town last Sunday morning. He
was carried into Mr. Logan's house badly
stunned by the conclusion, but is out again
apparently uninjured. save a few trihing
bruises.
Mr.. Thomas Peyton (familisrly known
as Tom Kiichen), a gentleman Of ebony
complexion, formerly well-known in this
community, but now an adopted citizen Of
Mansfield, Ohio, is here ON visit. Tom
has laid aside much Of his rakish swag-
gering air, and is rather a polished gen.
tleman.
One of the prominent figures in the
wedding turnout was one old acquaint-
ance, Browns Dick, dressed in faultless
style and driving Mr.. Green's fine sorrel.
Dicks opinion Of the performance is given
in these terms "Mr. Williams and me
was two Of the learned professions and the
other 1.-THE cook wasn't needed"
The matrimonial wave has struck us
with unwonted violence. Casualties this
week: On Tuesday, 10Th inst, noon, at
the Christian Church, by Ed. w. L. Will
liams, Mr.. james Frye and Miss Prem
tice Spraggins were incorporated into a
partnership for life. Ushers; Joe Averitt,
l.. F. Page, Carroll B. Reid and james b.
Cook. On Thursday, 2lst, at same place,
same minister officiating and same gentle
men acting as ushers, Mr.. Will Dunn es-
poused Miss Mary, daughter Of DIR. Will
Hum. The church was gaily decorated
ON both occasions. The magic horseshoe
was hung upon the chandelier by Mr.. John
Route and Miss Flora Powell. This EN-
blem, generally Understood as an omen
Of good luck, is construed in this case as
meaning "more to follow" with the further
significance that coming events are APP
preaching with head-long rapidity. See
next week. send best wishes with these
young Adventures on life's broad ocean.
A word OF caution to my esteemed friend,
Joe Averitt Dear Joe, there is fatality
in acting too often as /" best man" at we'd
dinga. HluL
Our people are prepared, assisted by
other denominations generally, to enter
tain the Presbytery during its approaching
meeting. This assistance rendered is glad
~ received. There are very few Pres
byterian families in town and il does not
suit members Of ecclesiastical bodies TO be
quartered at distance in the country. By
the way, this case recalls an snecdote OF the
olden time. Some years ago when the
term "Church Militant" was somewhat
literally construed TO mean churches al
ways fighting, there was to be Methodist
Conference at Mt Sterling. II was the day
Of stage coaches. A vehicle containing a
lady and two Of the white-cravated breth-
rem was nearing the town. A conversation
arose between the Reys. as to their proba'
BILE location on reaching the end Of the
journey. They concurred in their views
that Campbellism held the fort in that
place by large majority. Both dePre
Gated the idea Of being quartered on Camp
bellites, and both gave various orthodox
but uncomplimentarY reasons for theil
dread Of such fate. On reaching the
town our two friends we're received by the
committee, introduced 10 "Bro. Mitchell
OF the Reform Church, and assigned TO
his Inequalities for the meeting. Th'
gentleman received them courteously, con
veyed them in an elegant carriage 10
stately mansion whose surroundings betok'
ened that luxurious ease which the Metho
dist ministry so thoroughly appreciate
showed them 10 rooms whose every appli
ance bespoke the most elegant taste and
the most expansive hospitality. After
sufficient interval for reconstruction AM
rest the host appeared and conducted then
To the supper room, Introducing them Il
Mrs. NJ. Judge Of their horror when the
recognized in the lady smiling at the heA
Of the table their unknown iellow-pasaen
ger OF the stage coach--a thorough Camp
bellite. II has been said that Methods
minister Is never at loss, but II these tw
enjoyed the situation the fact has neye
transpired.