Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-08-03
LAFAYETTE, KY.
July q. 1886.

July q, 1886.
Mr.. EDITOR :-ltealiziDg the i'm
portance of adhearing to customs Of
standing,sI shall introduce this COM
municalion by makinga few remarks
about the weather and crops.
Crops have done well up 10 the
present time. Until recently the
weather has been quite favorable and
prospects have been tlattering. AT
this date, however, the corn crop is
beginning to suffer for rain, and the
tobacco crop, like many an old tip
pier in our local option town, is get
ting Somewhat dry" Yesterday
the spirits of the farmers went up
with bound, as vigorous little
shower came down to settle the dust
for the benefit of the travelling public
There were handsome prospects for
good rain, but il has not yet made its
appearance.
Social life has been very active here
of late, but has again settled back in
to its old channel, which, howe, e., is
not sluggish one, by any means.
Miss Jennie Crouch, who has been
the guest of Miss Zeula Davidson for
several weeks past, started this morn
ing for her home in ST. Louis. She
won great popularity here, and it is
the writer's private opinion that
many (boys) felt more than an ordi-
nary pang of regret at her departure.
Mr.. II. E. Cooper, who is on pros
pective tour through Texas, is expect
ed home this week.
Miss Mary Dawson, of the Roaring
Springs neighborhood, has been
spending the last few weeks with the
family of Mr.. A. p. Collins. She re-
turned home to-day, taking Miss
Katie Collins with her.
Elliott Buckner,o of New Providence,
Tenn, spent last Sunday with his
uncle, Mr.. Tom Elliott.
Mr.. Carter Broadus, of Clarksville,
has lately made two visits in close
succession to this place. Can't ex-
plain the reason, but would refer the
inquisitive to all informant of the
gentle sex.
Miss Lulye Coleman, of Benefits
town, is spending few days with
Miss Carrie Fuqua.
Mr.. VIII Draper, formerly of your
city, is sojouruing with his brother
at his old homeplace in this neighbor-
hood.
Cards are out for the marriage of
Miss Kate Griffey to one of Lafayette's
most handsome young men. Robert
L. Fuqua. The young couple expect
TO reside at the home of the brides
mother near Garrettsburg. May Joy
and success attend them, will be the
benediction of host of their a1-
mirers.
The Rev. Mr.. Mobley, of Elkton,
who has often preached for the Chris
tian congregation OF Lafayette, ar
rived here last Saturday evening and
preached at the Reformed churcl,
monday night. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Nellie 0. Hester, a former
resident Of our town. By-the-way,
they may often be seen together now
a-days, and if your correspondent
was not afraid somebody would 90
and tell, he would whisper the hint
that they are both getting young
again-gfter a fashion.
Last Thursday night witnessed
quite a thrilling accident OIL our usu-
ally quiet streets. AS Mr.. Lacy
Davidson and friend were driving
out of town about eleven o'clock, the
horse, by some means, got started al
rapid gait. BY the time they reach.
ed corner which had to be turned
the horse was running. In turning
the corner the buggy was throw
violently over, and both bows were
thrown out. The horse became un
manageable and attempted TO run
bnt the boys succeeded in holdins
her. In doing SO, however, the horsl
was thrown down and fell upon til,
upturned point of a. wedding hoe
which had also been thrown from
the buggy. A terrible wound wa
inflicted from which she died With,
thirty minutes. The buggy only hat
shaft broken and the two boys es
capped uniniured.
On last Friday evening the peopl
of Lafayette enjoyed a treat whicl
they seldom eujoy more than once
year, namely, concert given by tin
young people Of the town and com
munity, for the benefit of the church
The pieces were well prepared an,
the young players reflected credi
upon themselves and their director
Miss Emma Cooper, TO whom specia
thanks are due. The first thing OF
the program was charade, entitled
"Reiinement," in which Miss Zenl,
Davidson forcibly represented thu
change, for the worse, that may b,
wrought upon sweet simplicity b,
the hollow sham of so-caled fashion
able society. Mr.. ]. G.. Cooper CAV,
a good rendering of the "Societ,
Husband" Next OIL the progra n
was the "Gipsy Countess. Tin this IN,
clear, rich voice of Miss Carrie I'm
qua and Mr.. Mac Rives won for theI,
the admiration of the audience
Much taste was displayed in the ar
rangement of the stage to represent
Gypsy camp. The next piece was en-
titled "Antidote." This gave Mr.. i
X. Bogard all opportunity of show
ing his powers OF complaint, and i
gave a splendid representation of III
typical invalid Miss Josie Ellio
was strong in her dart as the i,
credulons cousin. Last, but not lcas
came the celebrated "Peak Sisters
these nine old maids all did well, an
l shall dismiss the subject by a Incl
ton of the leading voice in Il
"teaching selections" that were sun
Miss Cozie Tuck sang "Nine Pc,
Old Maids" with comical sweetnes
which was highly appreciated by Il
attentive audience. The conce
was u success throughout, and Il
young ladies and gentlemen wi
took part in it deserve the since
thanks Of the entire community.
There is talk of carrying it to Roa
ing SPRING., but no definite arrang