Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-08-20
BEVERLY.

portanCe that | think two correspon-
dents are needful TO write it up, there
fore it is hoped tempest" will not
quit the field.
The universal cry is for rain and
more rain. EXcepta few light show
ers the majority of the farmers have
not had any rain in four weeks south
of this place has not even had light
showers in that length of time. Mr..
Roy Cayce is blessed far beyond his
neighbors in regard to rain. lie
lives in the fork of the river and if
any rain falls, he is sure 10 get good
share.
The health of the community is
better than usual at this season, only
few sick ones now. Mr.. II. l..
Adams has been quito puny since
Spring, but is now able to be up.
Mr.. Ben Coleman, "Unclo Ben" as he
is Familiarity called, is rallying from a
severe attack of paralysis. Miss Mary
Baugh is also out visiting again,
There was a "Stag" barbecue at
Mr.. Johnson's spring last Saturday.
1t was quite an ENJOYABLE affair,
many good jokes were told and en-
joyed by the party, but the ladies
think it is quite selfish and greedy
for the men TO have a barbecue all 10
themselves. 1t is very bad taste, be-
sides where can the fun be in such
heathenish gathsringp
The post-oflices of IIcrndon and
Howell are still situated on The |. A.
" Il. but it is so dry down there that
the little stores are almost covered up
in dust.
Elder w. E. Mobley st:ll goes to
Roaring Springs uia Mr.. John
Foard's. What can be the attract OIL?
1t is supposed that Bro, Moblcy has
laudable and pious desire to initiate
Noall's dove, and goes forth seeking
an "Olive Branch" May he be as
successful as that messenger of peace.
Elder Lipscomb preached one of bis
characteristic sermons at Liberty, on
last Lords day. Mr.. Will stroube
and bride were in attendance.
Rev. Josiah Carneal preached at
Coleman's chapel the same day. His
sermons are always full Of truth and
sound doctrine and that of last Sun
day was the same. Coleman's chapel
will be dedicated, as has been stated,
the fifth Sunday in this month but
there will not be dinner on the ground
as was first intended.
Miss Leila Cox will teach the com.
ing session of the public school al
Owsley's school house. She will
take rooms at Mr. Ed. Jones' for the
present.
PERSONALS.
Mr.. 7. II. Major, of Herndon, was
up on visit this week.
Mr.. A. j.. Gossett has been on
visit for some days to GAINESVILLE.
Joe Mulhattan was the curiosity a
Hcrndon this week.
Miss Leila Stegar, of Paducah, il
visiting relatives in the neighbor
hood.
Miss. Ella Killcn, after spending
month with friends, has returned t
her village home.
Mr.. Southern Davie, of Louisville
and his elegant wife and pretty boy
Master Lyon, have returned home
after fort nights stay at Mr.. l. P
Davies.
Mr.. Abbott Giles and his pretty
bride are visiting Mr., Jesse Giles
their home is in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snecd Davic, also o
Florida, arc visiting the family of Mr.
MD. Davie.
Miss Eugenia Davie paid Beverly I
call this week she is as charming a
ever.
Mr.. Bryan Owsley, of Natchez
Miss, has been on visit TO his faith
err, Mr.. ID. b. Owsley, who is still so
journing at Lafayette. II is reported
that Mr.. OwslCy, ST., is much i'm
proved and perhaps will soon recove
his usual health His many friend
would be rcjoiced at his recovery.
Miss Cora Richardson, lovely la
dy OF Paducah, is paying a visit t.
Mrs. A. II. Watkins. We trust he
stay will be extended.
Mrs. Sarah Mason is still quit
sick of fluX, but is some better than
week ago.
Tlndy Mason is almost irresista
bic, now, with his new buggy AM
Tpretty span of horses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler Cayce, ais
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Adams were on
visit 10 Mr.. Adams family last week
Miss Dora Myers, who has bee
visiting this neighborhood, is nov
visiting near Caledonia.
Mr.. 1. II. Cayce is paying frequen
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