Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-03-26
CHURCH HILL, KY.
Ed. South KENTUcKIAN

ED. SOUTH hENTUCKIAN
Mar. 22nd, 1886.
The pen of your correspondent I'M
like thea boosted pen of francesca
de Ubedo-the author of one of the
most rare books of Spanish literature,
is not quill of a goose, which he in
forms US, was feather from bird
that frequented the three elements,
water, earth and air indiflerently,
therefore, constant to one thing never
but simply good old steel quill-er-
ratio it may be in its mode Of skip
ping from subject to subject in the
hands of the present writer, but new
ertlelcss a decided improvement, as
far as mechanical action is concerned
on the quill order, for which we sim
cerely thank the inventor, and like
Scott would not even censure the
tendency to change, if we gained
thereby. But editors do not approve
of introductories 10 correspondents
communications.
The poet tells us that Gin the spring
young mans fancy lightly turns to
thoughts Of love-" Dut.the thought
of the average woman, in city Or
town, be she young or moderately
passee (unless she has lots of money
turn to the best manners of renovat-
ing last seasons wardrobe, la
mode, and how to best conceal the
fact that such is the case. But out
here in the country our thoughts as
sumo even a graver cast and turn
naturally to the gardens, the best
method of rearing chickens, turkeys
and geese, thereby furnishing much
material for interesting conversation,
often literally suppressing by their
prominence, the idyls and pastoralS
that skip thr, IL III the brain as
sportive and airy, as the little lamb
kins on the green. But despite all
this, the country spring poet with
irrepresible fervor comes to the front,
anyway, and "like Banquo's ghost,
will not down at our bidding or
at the stated annual jeer and ridicule
of the united press.
The recent change from winter 10
spring has very much enlivened the
appearance of the farms. Wheat
fields are green and flourishing, and
while the farmer grumbles at the
low prices of tobacco, he rejoices at
the promised yield of wheat.
Snow flakes are no longer i'll order,
but perhaps little incident of the
winters snow will be Of interest to
some of your readers.
During the first deep snow when
the heavy drifts filled the lanes in
many places almost to the fence tops,
DR.. Williams, of Church Hill, had
occasion to visit patient near that
place, accompanied by colored boy.
In passing down a lane, his attention
and that of the boy was attracted by
something very much resembling the
trail of serpent. Following il up
more closely they saw before them a
snake slowly trailing its way with
open mouth and extended tongue,
biting the snow. The Doctor was in
a hurry and the snake rather tardy
in its movements, or lie would have
given other ocular proof of that
which lie saw, which some might re-
gard as a Mulhattan romance. But
the Doctor is a clear, cool headed gen.
lleman. Of unimpeachable veracity,
and at 10 time addicted to seeing
snakes at improbable times and i'm
possible seasons. Was not the al
vent of this snake a little unpreci-
denied at such time for one of his
cold -blooded nature?
The school question in the Church
Hill neighborhood is again being
quietly agitated. No better point
could be found for graded school,
The aroused interest only needs a
little stimulating TO make it not a
matter of speculation, but decided
success. al
Mr.. Il. A. Smithson and his Magic
Lantern are creating quite an inter-
est in this neighborhood. Tickets
for the next entertainment are now
in the hands of Messrs. Richards and
Free, of Church llill; reserved seats
at the usual figures.
Elder Lipscomb, of Nashville, fill
ed his usual appointment at Liberty
church near Beverly, on last Sunday
lie gains in favor with his hearers
The Elder not only understand the
Bible which he clearly expounds, but
draws some very forcible illustrations
from human nature with which he
seems quite familiar. lie fills the
pulpit at Liberty every LIST aud 3rd
Sunday. His subject last Lords day
being Courage" which he handled
in manner that showed plainly he
was not afraid.
Trusting that the next communica'
ton from this point may prove Of
more interest, Your correspondent
remains Very truly,
OLIVE BRANCH,