The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1894-01-10
BRANDENB BURG.

MT. Henry Ashcralt, OF near lrNlngton,
has son critically i'll Of typhoid pncu-
monia,
Mrs. Il. II. Bmshear and children and
Miss Pearle Wimp returned to Ovens
boro last Thursday.
Mr.. John Ashcrait did not qualify for
marshal and the town trustee appointed
Mr.. +. Bondurant in his stead.
Genus homo" and genius homo are
two widely different words. Bert More
men comes in for both, though.
Miss Ella Dowden will teach a spring
school at the Masonic Hall. Mrs. b. r.
Willett at the West Hill school house.
The Board of Supervisors was in session
last week. Mrs. Bland included them
in invitations to dinner New Years day.
Miss Katie Burkhart was one of many
guests who sat down to a royal dinner at
Mrs. James Rolands on New Years day.
The scholastic birds have flown back
to their respective perches till the sum-
mer season brings them again for a long
err vacation.
Messrs. Geo. Lyddan, Robt and Jess
Herndon, Will and Albert Ashcraft were
all on hand to lend additional attractive
ness to the Progressive Topic.
Mr.. and Mrs John Wimp, of Irving
ton, were at Mr. f. Wimp's last Tuesday
night to attend the double wedding at
Judge Woolfolk's on Wednesday.
Mcssrs. Geo. Frymire and
John T. Ditto were largely in the major
ity at the dance Tuesday night at Mr..
Geo. Neafus'. a wedding halo encircled
them you know.
January third dawned auspiciously
and the adage, "lIappy is the bride the
sun shines on" was verified. The nup-
tiais of the Frymire-Wimp, Voolfolk
Voolfolk were brilliant in every detail.
The happy couples are of for tour.
Our young friend Stuart r. Young has
much sympathy in the loss he has re-
Gently sustained. Especially that of his
valuable silverware, precious gifts from
his lamented mother,,as well as souven-
Tres from other members of his family.
Vote for your lavorite correspondent
to the Messenger. Certainly all have
been faithful, racy and newsy, but it's
human nature to have a preference.
Why should Frank and Philas think OF
stopping? enjoy their letters and
hope they will continue. My friend II.
w. j. will surely come again and | hope
in triumph.
Bro. Cherry preached fine sermon
last Sunday on "Home Government. "
He's fine reasoner and deep thinker
BY the way, he disapproves OF the "Aid
Socials." So it is to be presumed they
will cease as his congregation will Ger.
tainly not go contrary TO their ministers
wishes. lie proposes literary society.
The Progressive. Topic party, on New
Years night, given by the Misses Lewis
proved to be one of the most enjoyable
entertainments of the holidays. After
the subjectsyere discussed according to
cards, dainty luncheon was served in
the daintiest, most approved style. A
number of visitors were present to meet
Miss Bush and Miss Carrigan.
The last dance of the season took place
on Tuesday night at Mr.. G. l.. Neafus
residence. Society, tho somewhat weary
turned out for farewell "whirl." The
room was large, music enhancing and
everybody enjoyed the grand finale
Mrs. Neaius has had la grippe, but she
so much enjoyed the scene of gayety we
all hope it may prove lasting, benefi.
cial tonic.
Prayer meetings, to be held at the
residences Of the members of the NJ. L.
church, are suggested by Bro, Cherry.
Long years ago lin memory hear the
voices OF dear Mrs. VIM. Fairleigh, Mrs.
Walker, Mrs. Hicks and aunt Jennie
Stuart in prayer meetings assembled
Thursday afternoons at the members
houses. Their mantles have fallen on
other faithful souls in Zion, ready to
attest His goodness.
notice so many correspondents at the
close of the old year offer apologies and
ask forgiveness for any ofense given.
believe my conscience is like a white
sheet in that respect. have dealt in no
personalities, inuendoes, dou-
BILE intenders, but have ever endeavored
to steer clear of reefs and shoals. II /
have written opinions and convictions
which have been misconstrued, still Pm
not responsible for ones own inteIpre-
tation thereof, and am rot guilty. Not a
line, a word, a sentence, has been indted
save in friendship.
Politics and things POLITICAL are having
an early impetus. hear that several of
the present incumbents holding county
offices will have opposition. Mr.. Thos.
Hamilton, our county attorney, is can
didate for reelection. His record is
fresh in the county. Mr., J. X. Trent
will also be a candidate for the office.
lie has served in the same capacity be-
fore and is also well known at the bar in
his profession. No doubt the race will
be lively, and twill be looked forward to
with much interest.