The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-05

and the children are a. proud Of them
as any other feature Of the school.
We are rapidly starting a school
I library which we hope to see the
! largest and best public school D.
brary in Kentucky. We raised SC2.5l
for this purpose by box supper given
at the new school house Nov. 18th,
Mr.. j. B. Ruble gave US 500 Nr.
| Will Scott $500 and Mr.. J. l. Hanu-
ton $1.OO. which We added to the fund
Many are now presenting US with good
books which We are placing with TIE,
new ones. The children are inte-e g.
ed and have hope to see them form
habits of reading the best literature.
| We gave an entertainment on the
night of Nov. 26, charging = cts. at
/ the door. The proceeds amounting to
more than $4,000. after we pay Off orr
little expenses for material used, We
contemplate buying lamps for the
building with the remainder.
The splendid program given by the
children was aided very materially by
a company of musicians from 6rvants-
vile and this neighborhood. Miss As
kins did good work at the organ during
the whole program. all enioved the
entire program and greatly appreciated
the music given by our guests.
a good word for the young people
who helped US out as they did not ask
pay for their service, we gave them
their tickets. and allowed them to
bring a friend along. We are ALWAYS
glad to welcome such young people in
our midst.
The school wagons did not make the
hOmeward trip until after the program.
The children had their suppers with
them, and dressed for the entertain
ment after the days work in school.
We would not have you think be
cause of our splendid showing at the
school fair. and because We have rails
ed more than 800 in the district. that
We devote all our time to show work.
in fact We do not intend to do any
work for show only, our work is open
for inspection at all times come and
see.
A. T. Scott had sale of hive stock
at his home Saturday Nov. 18th. which
shows that although corn is hard to
buy at any price the people are not
afraid to pay the entire worth for good
stock.
Thomas Scott has been confined
several days with typhoid fever. but is
now improving We hope soon TO see
him on the mail wagon again.
The doctor passes here every DAY TO
see the son Of Milton Poor who is SUI
fering from pneumonia.
Ogg and McMurtry are now having
part OF the new pike in Polly's Bend
received by the authorities.
Wheat is looking good in this locality
and all are looking and preparing for
good crop year to follow.
Miss Jennie Higgins and Miss Geor-
gia Dunn visited Mrs. Ralph Scott
Wednesday night and were present at
the entertainment.
Mr.. James SpoonamOre and family
are visiting his sister, Mrs. Johnson.
Mr.. SpOOnamore is a native of this
place, but has been living in Illinois
for nine years.
The JOhnsons gave a Thanksgiving
dinner in honor of their guests, and
invited many of his old friends to be
present.
Buena Vista has two splendid Sun
day schools well provided with teach
ers and officers, about 100 children are
regular attendants.
There is preaching service at one of
the three churches every Sunday at
tended by all, both young and old. 1t
is a pleasure to see the people of the
three denominations working together
Just as one.