The Hartford herald., 1885-07-15

July l3, 1885.
E,iifor Herald:
Mrs. Sarah f.. Coleman, daughter of
J. Parmenas Hooker, deceased and wife
of Mr.. Sam z. Coleman departed this
life on Saturday evening last, after
lingering Illness Of consumption. Her
remains were taken To East Providence,
near Prentice, and after the preaching
of the funeral by Rev. q. J. Bean to
very large audience they We're con-
signed to their last resting place in
the cemetery at that place. She left
four children and her companion to
mourn her loss. We knew her well and
intimately, through her entire life and
certainly think we never knew better
woman.
Mrs. Chas. NJ. Stevens was thrown
from "a wagon nea: Slaty Creek church
as she was returning from the funeral,
from which she received very severe,
though it is hoped not serious injuries.
ID. Ham Barnes, son of our fellow,
citizen j. Ham Barnes, near Goshen
church, had his thigh or leg broken in
two places on yesterday morning oc-
casioned 10y his horse falling down with
him and on him. He was alone on the
road, between Mr.. Usal Everly's and
Mr.. Christie Ross, and had to remain in
the road for some length of time suffering
excrucisting pain until Mr. Usal Ev>
erly was attracted to him by his cries.
DIR. J. +. PendletOn was Immediately
sent for and he was taken to his faith
er's where he now lies in critical con-
dition. We also received the very
painful intelligence this morning OF the
drowning of George NJ. Hooker, sou
Of John w. Hocker,i in Green river near
his home just above South Carrollton.
George was raised near Pincheco,
where he is well known; was married
several years ago to Miss Matte Pirtle
and moved down on the river. purchas-
ing land from Capt. "A. Liter. He had
established reputation, as we under
stand from Capt. Liter, for industry
and integrity aud was doing well. His
widow and his friends have our warm
est sympathy. Really it seemed that
yesterday was day Of casualties.
Mrs. John w. Chinn, at this place,
still continues in feeble health.
Mr.. |. =. Barnard returned last night
from an extended trip south in his coal
interests. He reports crops ofthe South
and southwestern Kentucky as being
fine.
Mr.. J. Will Cooper and wife have
moved into the new hotel at the depot,
and will soon he ready to open the new
house TO the travelling public.
Mr.. Charlie Campbell, from Beda
neighborhood. was in town last night,
hunting a man who had sold him a stO-
len horse.
Mr.. Nat Wise, from Ellis county,
Texas, is visiting friends in this COM
munity. after an absence of % years.
His wife had been i'm Kentucky for
some weeks, and Mr.. Wise came few
days ago.
Mr.. w. r. Chapman, wife and daugh.
ter, Of Butler county, have been visit
ing the family Of Mr. X. ID. Williams
tor few days, coming to meet Mr.
Chapman's brother-in'law, Mr.. Nat
Wise. Billy is an Ohio county boy,
and right well does he represent Us,
both as citizen and Democrat among
our Butler friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. J. Mckinney have
returned 60 Beaver Dam after an alb
sence Of several weeks. Mr.. Me. had
been in very delicate health, and went
away to recuperate. We are glad to
note an improvement in his health.
Mr.. Press James was i'm town this
morning, talking to his many friends.
The wheat and oats crops are har-
vested. The former il very light, the
latter fine. Corn is flourishing, but to.
bacco not so good. RURAL.