Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-05-15
GARRETTsBuRG, KY.
MAY ~, 'S5.

May II, 80.
Ed. South KENTUCKIAN:
Truly has it been said that "Life
is but SPAN; short is our race
"from the cradle to the grave" only
few years of mingled pleasure and
sorrow then comes the fatal messen-
ger with his blighting hand to
cut asunder the brittle thread of eX-
istence and man returns unto the
dust from whence he came. All
around us death is claiming his vie
tins, every day households are bro
ken by the final departure Of loved
ones and even now this neighborhood
is called upon to grieve over the
death of Mr.. Charlie Cayce, which
occurred this morning. Mr. Cayce
had for a year battled the terrible
disease, consumption, and though he
bravely faced the monster yet its
coming was sad beyond expression.
The deceased was kind and noble
young man, about % years of age {;
he realized his condition and was
prepared for the end. lie leaves sew
eral brothers and many other rela-
lions and warm friends to mourn an
irreparable loss. To them Camille
humbly and kindly offers heartfelt
sympathy.
As the old and middle aged must
die so are the bright little children
not exempt from the attacks of the
fell destroyer" On the 4th inst,
Zilpah Griffey, the sweet little 5.year-
old daughter of Mr.. w. b. GrilIey,
near Garrettsburg, quietly passed
from earth. As death seems to take
the brightest jewels for his crown,
so in this case did he pluck the sweet
est flower of the family, the dearest
idol of fond parents. Little Zilpah
had been sick for several days and
despite the attentions Of skillful
physicians, fatal congestion carried
her off. She was a bright, preco-
cious child the favorite of chill
dren and her death has come with
almost crushing effect upon her low
ing parents. In the hour of over
whelming sorrow human sympathy
avails nothing; nevertheless your
correspondent would offer to the be-
reaved parents his heartfelt condo
lence.
About two weeks ago Miss Emma
Tate gave a delightful picnic to the
children of her Sunday School class.
The parents and particular friends of
the children were invited and all
spent a LAY of unalloyed pleasure.
This community gladly welcomes
Mrs. Frank Quarles into its midst and
Mr.. Quarles has been specially for
tunate in securing as life compan-
ION, so charming lady. To the hap
ply couple Camille desires TO offer
heartest congratulations. May their
happiness through lite be always
commensurate with the full measure
of their desires.
Miss Annie Wilson, who, for some
time has been a pupil of Broadhurst
Institute, GAINESVILLE, has for several
days been quite sick with the mumps.
She came home a few days ago but
is now about well again.
On Friday last large crowd of
South Christian people, including
many subscribers, went over to
GAINESVILLE OH the |. A. & Z. r. r.,
and spent the day. Every member
of the party was pleased with the
visit and with the road and a new
enthusiasm now fires the heart OfOur
people.
Grumbling has given way to re-
joicing and great encouragement is
now felt over the progress of the new
railroad.
Corn is looking well here and some
tobacco has been planted in this vi
cinity.
The prospect for wheat is very
gloomy and without very favora-
BILE season the crop will not make a
half yield.
Miss Ada b. Lewis, a most intelli-
gent and attractive young lady from
Guthrie, is now visiting her sister,
Mrs. Austin Peay.
Mrs. Bourne, a charming widow
from st. Bethlehem, Tenn, recently
visited friends here.
John Adams, young man from
Etkton, Ky, has for some time been
on visit to his cousin, Mr.. Ed Ste
ger, of this vicinity.
| CAMILLE