Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-02-03
DEATHS.

CAN OF pneumonia, complicated
with heart disease, on the night Of January
Slsi, at o'clock, Squire John Cash breath
ed his last. aged "a years. Squire Cash
was born in Rockcastle, and subsequently
became citizen Of Pulaski, from which
county he removed TO Lincoln in 1851,
where he has since resided, and where on
account Of his honest and honorable bear
ing, AMI his conscientious discharge Of
every duty fdsvolving upon him,he has ever
commanded the respect and confidence Of
his fellows. lie has been Justice Of the
Peace since 1853, and President Of the
Stanford and Hustonville. Turnpike Com
pany since 1853, both Of which he has
held with honor to himself aud to the sat
isfaclioa 81 tho-s interested. He leaves
six children TO mourn his loss, two Of
whom are FAR away in Texas, who will
perhaps learn Of their misfortune for the
6rsi time through this paper. Squire
Cash was for many years a leading member
Of Mccormack Christian Church, aud his
influence for good was always fully exert
ed. good man has been taken, and, after
life's fitfnl fever, may he sleep we'll.
-CRAIG.- "Dr. Craig l. dead" This
heart-rending announcement was made
about 1890 Monday night, and although
it was not unexpected, his friends, who
we're hoping almost against hope, were D.
palled. They could not realize that the
noble hearted fellow. who was so full Of
lie and happiness Just two days before,
had been 40 suddenly cut down--so soon
ere.rcled in the arms OF death. But 1t
was, alasi too true. The cruel hand that
crushed oul his life had been unerrine in
It's precision, and after 4s hours Of suffer-
ing, the restless spirit had aown. DIR.
Samuel p. Craig was In his 35th year, and
for one Of his age, had attained promi-
nence in his profession that was truly won
derful. lie commenced the study Of med
lcine under his father, who was one Of the
most eminent physicians Of his day, and
al his death became pupil Of the late
DR.. John n. jackson, Of DAnville, sub.
sequently graduating with distinction at
one OF the New York Medical Colleges.
lie returned to this, the place Of his birth
about 1868, and has since commanded q
practice which might have been very lu
crative, but for his liberal dealings with
his patrons. and a repugnanoe toward pres
sing any one for money. In disposition hi
was frank, open hearted and generous, and
"a true to his friends as the needle TO the
pole. The poor found in him a faith
ful support. lie never seemed to care
whether they were able to pay for his ser
ices or not, and the love this class had
Tor him was shown by many fearful ey'
as they came from Ear and near TO look a
the lifeleas body as il lay in the parlor o
his hotel. They will miss him. We shal
all miss him. The writer Of this, especial
ly, will miss him, for more than half hi
unoccupied hours was spent in this Office
and the occasional assistance he gave us I
locals and other items that he would writ
up, seemed TO afford him the greatest pleAi
ure. lie leaves sister anda brother TO mour
his early demise, Mrs. R.w. Lillard and Ja
T. Craig, and to them the sincere symps
thy Of the community goes tsnderly ouI
. lie loved them SO fondly, and VAS so &C
; licitous for their health aud welfare. n
} wonder they give him up as II yielding u
their very hearts blood A noble youn
man has fallen in the prime Of life, an
his awful fate should be warning 10 I
all. Let us initiate his many good quail
. ties aud strive TO steer clear OF the roc
; on which his lie boat was stranded.
. large crowd was present 10 pay the la
D, tribute Of respect TO the dead, and alth
I the Christian Church in which the funer
q sermon was preached, is very large, gre
e many were unable TO obtain seats, but stOC
while Elder Joseph Ballou delivered