Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-07-15
Miss Isabelle Mclaughlin Wins
the Fourth of July Beauty
Prize.
Simple Simon Has Something to
Say Anent Barry COun-
ellis Picnic.
PERSONAL And SOCIETY NEWS NOTES
Especial Letter to the Kentucky Irish
American.

American.
LEXINGTON, KY, July Weddings
this summer have been quite numerous.
around this city, no less than ten having
taken place since Easter, and from the
present outlook there will be several more
before cold weather sets IN. The young
men are firing of living alone in this
world, while the young ladies dread be-
coming "old maids"
The next one to take place will be that
of Archie Sagercy, of the Morning Herald
and Miss Katie Fisher, which will be
solemnized at St. Paul's parsonage
Wednesday evening. They are both very
popular, and will be the recipients of
many valuable gifts from their friends,
whom they count by the score.
The wedding of John Stephani and
Miss Anna B. Norman is announced to
take place the latter part of this month.
The bride-elect is one of the most charm
ing young ladies of this city, being tall
and handsome, and is greatly admired by
all who have the honor of her acquaint-
ance. The groom is also fine-looking
man, with host of friends, who join in
wishing both all the good luck they can
have and a peaceful and happy married
life.
That the recent picnic of Barry Coun-
Gil, Young Mems Institute, was a great
success is putting it mildly, as the pro-
ceeds will show, there being a profit OH
the good side of the ledger to the amount
of $500 John Ruby had charge of the
affair, and there was not a member who
did not put his shoulder to the wheel and
help along. The different committees
turned in large sums to the Treasurer,
who was compelled to make several trips
to make deposits. There were over 5000
people on the Fair Grounds, not one of
whom went away without expressing
their appreciation and hoping for the
Fourth to come again, with Barry Council
doing the honors. A few words are due
several for what they done to contribute
to its success.
Edward Rhorer, who had charge of the
stand, turned in the largest sum, which
showed that he left no stone unturned to
make the picnic meet the expectations of
the vast concourse of people who were
present.
Brother McAuliffe, Chairman of the
"faking committee" made a reputation
second to none as fakir He was ably
assisted by Louis Vedder, John Hermes,
John and James McGurk and others.
Mike is now more popular with the boys
than ever.
Mike Cronin handled the large crowd
in master style, and was complimented
very highly on his good work, as were
also his assistants.
President James o. Brien wore pleased
smile all day He was all over the
grounds, giving the boys words of praise,
and also laboring zealously himself.
The members all worked hard, but it
was only play compared to what the
Young Ladies' Auxiliary done, and the
boys certainly appreciate their efforts,
and will IN some way compensate them
in the near future in the way of enter
tainment.
Miss Isabelle Mclaughlin was awarded
one dozen photographs for being the
most beautiful woman on the grounds.
This was one occasion when beauty was
rightly awarded. In addition to being
the prettiest girl on the grounds, she is
one of Lexington's handsomest and most
accomplished young ladies. She was
one of the hardest workers on the grounds
that day, standing at her post from
early morn till late at night, where she
added many to the already long list of
admirers. Misses Margaret Carroll and
Celia Kane were also with Miss Nc
Laughlin, and they made many friends.
The ladies were assisted by Messrs. James
Keller, William Maher and Dan J. Grove.
There were any number of out of-town
people in Lexington on the Fourth, the
most prominent being Capt. Reeves and
wife, nee Shannon, of Lebanon.
Miss Hayes, of Winchester, is visiting
Mrs. Phil McGrath, OH East Main street.
Miss Reynolds, of Paris, is the guest of
Miss Fanny Rhorer, on East Short street
All who have seen the Kentucky Irish
American compliment it very highly.
John Calvin, better known to his
friends as "Red Ike" is just now max
ing his debut i'll society. He is also de-
ve1oping as a bicycle rider, having won
two races on the Fourth at the Young
Mems Institute picnic. He would also
have won the sixteen-mile race but for
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puncture. The mishap was deplortd by
every one, as he had safe lead. All
wish him better luck next time.
Misses McDermott and Glenn, of Paris,
are visiting friends in this city.
The Misses Clancy, of Winchester
were In the CITY visiting frierda Last