Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-09-23
Departure of a Number of Brave
Young Kentuckians for
the Philippines.
Father Fitzgerald Preached a
Splendid Sermon at the
Conservation.
SHAN yam COMING TO The CARNIVAL
Especial Letter to the Kentucky Irish
American

Especial Letter to the Kentucky Irish
American.
SHELBYvILLE, Sept. Pho death in
recent years which has occurred here in
Catholic circles has caused as much sor-
row and sympathy as that of Miss Nellie
O'Donnell, notice OF which appeared in
this paper last week.
Mrs. Ellen O'Connell, the aged wife of
Michael O'Connell, died Monday night
week at her home in Choppers. She had
been an invalid for several years. Besides
her husband several children survive her.
Funeral services were conducted at the
church by Father Fitzgerald, and the
irterment was in Grove Hill cemetery.
The Colonel" and several lady friends
went on a days outing to Torrent and
Natural Bridge quite recently They had
a splendid time and every one seemed to
enjoy themselves immensely. The "Col-
onel" saws the place resembles the Hills
of Connemara-verv nice to look at but
not TO live in. By the way, it seems that
he is Just now the busiest man in town;
that with air blast stoves and other kinds
of hastings the Colonel seems to be get
ting things on the move"
Oh! the timesl Politics, politics, poll
ties Nothing in the air but Brown, Tay-
lor and Goebel. Men have neglected
their farms to talk about the nominees.
This tendency has at last overcome some
of our public men, and finally Judge
Beard, Squire Goodman, Councilman
Dubourg and few chosen witnesses left
town in supreme disgust and sought
shady resting place on the Mount Eden
road, where now the Squire. declares he
with his friends will try many cases. He
furthermore deposeth that very good
case was tried few days ago. Those
who know the genial Squire have reason
to question the nature of this lease" in
particular
Hon. John Young Brown spoke in lay
son Hall last Saturday to large, intelli-
gent and enthusiastic audience. Speak
ing with the eloquence of younger days,
his speech was received with the greatest
applause. So far this was easily the most
representative political gathering that has
vet taken place in this town. Goebel
seems TO lead in the race, however.
We are delighted to learn that the Elks'
Carnival will have an Irish-American
day. Well, the "Shan Van" will be
there with her best ribbons and newest
style fall bonnet, provided she can induce
Capt. Pemberton or O'Leary to accom-
pany her to the city, as she is rather
timid travelling alone.
Circuit Court is in session here this
week and many of the boys are leaving
for a few weeks visit to their kind
hearted and accommodating country cou-
sins
The following young men have left for
Fort Riley, Kas., under command of
Lieut.. Galleher, of the United States
army, for service in the Philippines:
John Ritter, Alonzo Wigs, Will Petty,
Bennett Blakely, Chiffon Goodnight,
William d. Hall, and eight others who
we're enlisted from various parts of the
county. The boys are to remain at the
above fort for several months before they
embark for the Philippines. We wish
them all Godspeed and hope they will
come safely back to old Shelby with much
riches and honors.
The Iridium preparatory to the solemn
conservation of the parish to the Sacred
Heart closed on Sunday night with inn
pressive ceremonies. Father Fitzgerald
preached a splendid sermon and read the
act of conservation. Every family in the
congregation was represented and the
attendance at all the services was very
gratifying and most consol;ng in results.
MIR. John Cotter has magnificent
house to let. He is willing to make
terms ON easiest conditions, and to the
proper party will cheerfully throw him
self in. Application in person or by let
ter will receive the closest consideration.
1t is desirable also that applicants enclose
photographs, not necessarily for publica-
ton, but as guarantee of good faith and
TO avoid mistakes. Come early and avoid
the rush.
Father Major, OF Frankfort, visited our
pastor the past week.
Hon. G. G. Gilbert, our Congressman,
took occasion Tuesday afternoon, during
recess Of the court, in response to fire.
quent calls from the crowd, to deliver a
speech for Goebel and the ticket. Though
an impromptu one, 1t was one of the very
best that has been made here. 1t was a
mastery piece of facts and logic that had
such telling effect upon the audience as
to convert several of our erring brothers
to their right places in the Democratic
ranks.
Mrs. M. L. Dubourg returned recently
from visit to friends and relatives in
Newport.
During the "Colonel's' recent visit to
Natural Bridge he and Councilman Du-