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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09
The Builders Of Berea's
Business

We are defeating this issue Of The
Citizen to the town of Berea. We
find that space will not allow us to
give credit TO all the men who have
helped TO build Berea's business and
those who are carrying II on at the
present time, therefore we have de-
cided TO give brief history Of some
Of the early business enterprises, in
GLIDING those that have continued
down 10 the present time. Berea
might be said TO be divided into two
periods: the founding period follow
ing the Civil War, and the period Of
business expansion beginning about
1880. The years prior to 1880 were
uneventful for business, though very
eventful for Berea College.
The first man TO sell goods in Be-
rea was J. C. Coyle He began in the
cos. At FIRST he was located on
what is now called Boone street, but
soon left that place and entered the
brick building which now stands on
the south side Of the street across
from the S. f. WEIGH building. This
brick building had been erected for
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

College. he had the supervision of
the erection Of Lincoln Hall. Howard
Hall, Industrial and Bruce Buildings,
Library and Chapel. In 1900 he pur-
chased the planning mill erected by
George Ames and Charles Lester.
This saw and planning mill was a
very important industry in the earl y
building Of Berea. Besides furnish
ing much Of the material for the
buildings Of the town, much lumber
was manufactured for the early Col
lege buildings.
The village was Incorporated soon
after Mr.. Fish began his business
life. He was the prime mover in this
matter and the Honorable w. B.
Smith. who was then the representa-
tive from this county, secured the
charter from the Legislature. The
first council consisted of f. T. Fish.
Professor l.. V. Dodge, A. j. Hanson,
Joe Burdette and Richard Cornell
son; and IL was about this time that
the l.. & N. Railroad was built thru
Berea.
About thirty-two years ago, as the
United States was entering the pc
riod of greatest commercial expan-
sion, there came to Berea an unusual
man. Samuel f. Welch came from
Jackson county and opened a general
store which, twenty-five years later.
was one Of the greatest stores Of its
kind in Kentucky. He began with
five thousand dollars capital and at
his death left a business worth a
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

he bought out his partner and
erected the store building on Main
street now occupied by the Hays
Meat Market. In those days there
were no stone streets, no side walks,
no water and no lights in Berea. +.
T. Fish has been promoter Of bust
ness from the beginning. He built
up and put on a permanent basis
the Berea Telephone Company In
1895. He built the Berea Canning
Factory, Of which he is still mana
ger. He has been the untiring pro-
motor of the Berea Fair Association,
and a few years ago moved to the
country, where he made a beautiful
and productive farm Of one that had
been worked to death. He is now
opening up a new roller and grist mill
in the old Burdette stand. f. T.
Fish has ever been promoter of
business.
A man widely known and connected
with the early history Of Berea was
Joe Burdette. When a young man
he came to Berea in 1862. Being a
carpenter. he was connected with the
erection Of more buildings, both pri.
vate and those Of the College, prob
ably than any other man in his time.
Besides assisting in the erection of
most Of the early buildings of the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
His entire business was at first in
one room. He then built a dry goods
store, and later built another store
for groceries, another for hardware,
and another for feed, and then an
other for furniture. and then another
for drugs. He did his own buying.
was his own manager. for many
years he kept his own books and at
all times knew how every department
of his great business stood. A short
while before he died he helped to es-
tablish National Bank, and became
its president. The Welch business
was continued and enlarged by
his son, John w. welch, who recently,
at the great surprise Of the entire
town, divided up the business and sold
II in many parts to new merchants.
We will make mention of the sue
cessors Of the Wslch Department
Stores in another issue. S. e. WEIGH
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

day and sold every one Saturday,
and the whole community was sup
piled. Mrs. Fish's millinery business
has continued with success down TO
the present time.
In the fall of 1888 J. J. Brannaman
purchased the store and hotel from
Elisha Whit. II was not his inten-
tion to keep the hotel. but necessity
forced him to provide a place for
travellers to stop. He remained in
business at the same stand until he
retired in 1910, when he sold to ]. r.
Richardson, r. r. Coyle and Berea
College.
In 1885 b. +. Gay established a
store on the corner Of what is now
the public school grounds. He re-
NAMED in business in and around Be
res until the year 1896. when he re-
tired from active life.
f. T. Fish entered business with
p. b. johnson in 1881. Later
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Many Germans are planning to
migrate as soon as possible. Colonies
in Mexico are planned where there
is abundant opportunity for develop
ment of the country and its re-
sources. 1t has been clear for many
years that Germany understands the
value Of the Latin American coun.
tries. There are many settlers in
Brazil, Venezuela, Chile and other
countries of South America. Ger
many has known how to meet the
needs and habits Of the merchants Of
Latin America better than England
or the United States. Excluded as
she is now, from old centers of trade,
it is to be expected that Germany
will seek to strengthen herself in
Latin America.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Nine fully equipped moonshine stills
of from so to 100 gallons capacity,
$500 gallons of still beer and 100
gallons of moonshine whisky were
seized by federal agents in the raid
in the South America" district of
Whitley county that followed a
pitched battle Saturday between
thirty alleged moonshiners and four
teen prohibition agents and United
States deputy marshals, according To
reports Sunday afternoon.
One of the alleged moonshiners
was seriously wounded or killed ia
the skirmish which preceded the &C.
tual battle, prohibition agents re-
ported. He was unidentified.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

The representative of the Republic
Of Argentina at the meeting of the
League of Nations, in Geneva, has
announced his purpose to withdraw
because the decision was reached to
postpone amendments of the Cove
nant to later time. 1t is evident
that changes are to be made and are
desired, but it seemed an evidence of
good judgment that the League should
make its first meeting constructive
and positive and not open the way
for destructive and negative influen-
ces at time when people are look
ing for results that will inspire con-
fidence.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Middlesboro. Dec. 2.-Middlesboro
officials of the Louisville and Nash
vile Railroad have been advised that
a contract has been let in Louisville
for the construction of 1000 coal
cars for the company at a cost Of
$5,200,000. This contract was award
ed to the Mt. Vernon Car Works and
the American Car and Foundry Conn.,
pany. Deliveries will begin January
l at the rate of twenty-five cars a
day for each plant.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

1t is reported that the Russians
have secured control of Armenia and
that Soviet Republic has been set
up This brings to Armenia a new
set of circumstances, but there is lit
tie promise of peace or security in il.
1t is more likely to be one more
cause of suffering and death. Just
as this news came to us, another re-
port announced the acceptance by
President Wilson of the task of solv-
ing the Armenia problem. He had
already agreed to aid in drawing the
boundary lines, but the new request
includes considerably more. He was
careful to make it clear that use of
force must not be expected unless
Congress consents.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09
World News

The Council of the League of Ma
lions has determined to send forces
to Wilma, in Russia, to preserve or
der while the plebiscite of the peo-
pie is being taken to determine
whether that province shall belong to
Poland or Lithuania. Spain was
asked to furnish contingent and was
glad to do so, considering it an honor
to be asked. Belgium and France
will also send forces. In this case
the object is to keep order and pre-
serve peace and not to make war.
IL is new use of force and is in
line with the League. The result will
be watched with interest.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

The widow Of Terence McSwiney.
the voluntary victim Of starvation,
in Ireland, has landed in New York
City. Her reception was enthusias
tic and a large number of people
were assembled at the dock as the
vessel came in. Among these were
the Mayor of New York and the
wife of the Governor of the State.
She had little to say, but is going to
Washington for a conference, anc
her presence is likely to arouse SYM
pathy for Irish independence; and it
is believed she desires to secure the
Intervention of the United States in
some form, if that be possible.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

The problem of Greece is coming
to be a perplexing one to the nations
of Europe. The people seem to de-
sire the return of Constantine, but
France and England fear that he
would open a way for German infu-
ence again in the Balkans. Greece
has secured so much additional terri
tory as a result of the war that its
position is much stronger than 1t has
been before. The people would not he
likely to give up this added territory
and influence, and the Allies do net
dare to entrust it to relative of the
Hohenzollerns.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09
Representative Tincher, Republican,
Of Kansas.

More than three thousand immi-
grants are coming into Ellis Island
almost daily. More than one million
will be the count for the fiscal year
1920-1921. More than ten million
are now waiting in various parts Of
war-striken Europe, to swarm 10
the United States as soon as they
can obtain transportation.
These millions are not immigrants
in the strict sense Of the term. Many
of them are refugeees-refugees from
lands that have been harassed and
torn by war and treason for six
years; refugees from countries that
offer them little now but discomfort,
dissension, unhappiness, impoverished
living conditions and disease.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

President w. ]. Hutchins, of Berea
College, was chosen to head the Asso-
citation of Kentucky Colleges and
Universities for the coming year at
the fifteenth annual meeting held
in the Little Theatre at the Univer-
sity of Kentucky, in Lexington. Sat-
urday. Dean Karl T. Waugh gave
an address on Intelligence Tests for
College Entrance and Vocational
Training"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Richmond, Dec. Miss Leila
Partridge, n years old. for twelve
years teacher Of method in the East
ern State Normal School here, was
fatally injured when she was struck
by a truck tonight. Miss Partridge
was crossing the street when the
truck nit her. She was taken at once
to Patti M. Clay Infirmary, where it
was found that her neck was broken.
She died soon after.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

The Home Rule Bill is being dis
cussed by the House of Lords. regard
less Of the acts of terrorism that are
taking place. Lord Grey, Foreign
Minister of England at the outbreak
Of the World War, is leading an ap-
peal for liberal dealing with ireland.
He has not suggested that the de-
mand for independence be granted,
but he asks for a more elastic bill
one that will allow Of more
changes and response to the wish
Of the people. His plea Is not
apparently meeting much sympathy
among the Lords.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

was a great benefactor to this COM
munity, in that he taught economical
buying through cash buying, and he
also brought the prices of commod-
tiles down to the reach of the poor
farmer. Mr.. Welch's death was a
business loss to the community.
Mr.. j. J. Branaman for a number
Of years provided the hotel accom-
modations of the town, but later We
became minus any good hotel nc.
computations. This fact was the
cause of the erection of Boone Tav-
ern in 1909 by Berea College. Since
its erection the Tavern has had two
additions. Travelling men and WISH
tors find the Boone Tavern to be one
Of the most home-like and comfort
able hotels in Kentucky. People who
used to go to neighboring towns to
spend the weekend now come to Be-
rea.
Berea's Oldest bank is the Berea
Bank a Trust Company, founded in
1901 by w. Fl. Porter and a number
Of Berea citizens. Mr.. Porter became
the cashier. From the beginning
down to the present time the bank
has had a successful career, taking
care Of the business needs of the de-
positors and making both large and
small loans. J. F. Dean, tn, present
cashier, is we'll known throughout
this and adjoining counties.
Berea's second bank is a National
Bank. founded by S. f. Welch, it's
first president, and J. L. Gay, the
cashier, in cooperation with a num-
Der Of townspeople and farmers. The
Berea National Bank has been strong
from the beginning for two or three
particular reasons. People had con-
fidence in the business ability of it's
president, S. E. Welch, the conserva-
tive business methods of the cashier.
and in the fact that II was national
bank. We are proud of our two
banks in Berea, and feel that through
the proper management and coop
Grafton they are sufficient to take
care Of the finances of this commu-
nifty.
The Berea Telephone Company,
which has grown continually since its
founding, more than twenty years
ago, owes its existence and expan-
sion to four men: f. T. Fish, Fay
Hanson, w. H. Porter and J. w.
Creech. Since the discontinuance of
telegraph service in Berea, the Be-
rea Telephone Company has handled
all the business Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company. This company
has more than 100 miles of pole lines,
a system of cables in town, and the
total equipment represents an outlay
Of $4,000. The new president and
general manager Of the company Is
Robert Duerson.
We are aware that this review of
the early history of Berea's bust
ness development is incomplete. We
may have omitted some names that
should have been mentioned, but we
have not done il purposely. There
are some other men who have been
in business here for long time. and
we intend to speak Of them in later
article.
We shall be pleased to hear from
our subscribers who have anything
of interest to tell us of the past. II
this one is Of interest to you, we
shall appreciate your help in the next
one.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09
To Avoid the Rush.

Soldier. just back from his harvest
furlough. 10 the sergeant-"My father
wants TO know II I'll get another fur
Tough at Christmas. Here Is the pic
ture OF the pig that 10 going TO be-
KILLED" Batter.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Frankfort, Dec. 3.-"Gun-toting and
whiskey-running in Kentucky must
stop" said Governor Edwin p. Nor
row in a statement issued here today
in explanation of his refusal recent
ly to commute Jail sentences Of a
number of persons convicted of carry
ing concealed weapons and selling or
bringing liquor into the State.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Chicago, Dec. 5.-The Twenty-frst
International Livestock Exposition
opened its gates Saturday, November
81, with record attendance and more
han 10000 entries. The exhibits
were much larger than usual in all
departments. To Kentucky comes the
first International Grand Champion
Hereford bull award she has ever
won. Senator J. N. Camden, Of YER
sailles, won the honor with the junior
yearling bull Frinceps Domino, No.
193463, the bull, his manager, J. C.
Kuyer, purchased at the Denver show
last winter for $7,100.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Louisville, Dec. GO. II. Wathen,
president Of the Old Grand Dad Dis
tilling Company, and w. F. Knebel-
kamp. manager, were arrested this
afternoon by United States Marshal
f. II. James, charged with conspiracy
to defraud the government in con-
nection with a shipment of 1000
cases of whisky to Chicago recently.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09
Kentucky News

The urgent necessity of obtaining
more teachers for the Kentucky
schools is stressed in a letter received
Monday by M. A. Cassidy, superin-
tendent of the Lexington Public
Schools from State Superintendent
Of Public instruction George Colvin.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Washington, Dec. 7.-Both Houses
OF Congress were in brief session to-
day to hear President Wilson's an
nual message. 1t was read by the
clerk, for Mr.. Wilson having needed
the advice Of his physician not to ap-
pear in person to present his address.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Geneva. Dec. Reconsideration Of
an amendment to the covenant Of the
League of Nations which would elm
mate Article X, has been postponed
by the assembly Of the League of Ma
tions until the next meeting.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Washington, Dec. 6.-Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge headed a committee
which called at the White House to-
day to inform President Wilson that
Congress was in session and ready
to receive communications from him.
II was the first meeting between the
President and Senator Lodge since
before the peace treaty was defeated
in the Senate under Lodges leader
ship.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Washington, Dec. 6.-Mrs. Warren
G. Harding, wife of the President
elect accepted an invitation from
Mrs. Wilson and had tea at the White
House this afternoon.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Washington, Dec. o. Secretary
Baker was asked today by the House
military committee to appear before
it Friday and explain why the War
Depa rtment has recruited an army Of
more than 10000.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09
u. S. News

Washington, Dec. ga total Of
3,s0S persons were KILLED in automo-
bic accidents or died as the result of
injuries therefrom, during the last
year.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Newport News, Va, Dec. 4.-Re-
turning to American shores today
from his vacation voyage, President
elect Harding received rousing
welcome from the Virginia tidewater
cities and responded with a message
of renewed national confidence and
unity.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Geneva, Dec. REPRESENTATION and
adoption of a resolution eliminating
Article X from the covenant of the
League of Nations before the end Of
the present session Of the assembly
would occasion no surprise here. it
was declared in some quarters when
the assembly began its meeting this
morning.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-09

Washington, Dec. 2-Immediate
loans of $60,000,000 from government
funds to aid farmers in the face Of
telling prices of their products is
proposed by Senator Gilbert M.
Hitchcock. Democrat Nebraska, IN
a bill drawn today after a conference
with Governor Harding of the Fed
eral Reserve Board. Senator Hitch
cock plans to present the measure
when Congress meets next week.
Washington, Dec. 4.-Senator Cap
per, Of Kansas. today made public
his proposed bill TO stop gambling
in foodstuffs and cotton.
A tax Of 10 percent, designed TO
be prohibitive on future" trading in
grain and cotton, except by actual
owners or a limited class of traders
under Federal license, is the basic
feature Of the Capper bill, which is to
be introduced in the Senate next week
~ the author, and in the House by
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-31
JACK CAMP JUNIOR
ENTERTAINED YOCABOS

The members of the newly organ
lied Yocabo club enjoyed a delightful
stag dinner last evening as the guests
of Mr.. Jack Camp Jr., one of the clubs
popular members. This dinner party
was given at the home of the hosts
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Camp,
and after the sumptuous dinner was
served the guests enjoyed several
hours in the library swapping jokes,
etc. The following were those pres
Ient: Messrs. Jack and Henry Camp,
Leonard Wesson, Homer Agnew, Rob
'ert Hall, Crawford STANDBY. Norman
Horne, Otis Green, Wellie and Roscoe
Meffert, Marshall earn and Tom Wal
lis.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-31
RECEPTION GIVEN BY
THE MISSES LIVINGSTON

Yesterday afternoon Misses Cathe-
rine and Lois Livingston were the
Possesses at an informal reception at
their home in compliment to their sis
ter, Mrs. j. H. Hydrick of Orange
burg, S. C., and the members of the
"a" club, Of which Mrs. Hydrick was
d popular member prior to her mar
Iiage
The decorations used for this occas-
sion featured the Christmas spirit,
and together with many flaming poin-
settias made a most attractive and
coy appearance.
! Misses Catherine and Lois Living
ston. Mrs. Hydrick and the members
! Of the ga" club formed the receiving
line. which stood in the living room,
where the guests were conducted by
Mrs. E. L. Carney, who met them at
the front door. During the arrival of
the guests Miss Ava Lee Edwards
gave several splendid readings which
were exceedingly entertaining. Mrs.
II. VI. Hampton also rendered several
vocal selections in her usual delightful
manner
Mrs. Annie w Van Deman in her
charming manner invited the guests
into the dining room, where a dainty
salad course was served by Misses
Meme Davis. Henrietta Livingston,
Nettie and Carita Camp.
This was an unusually pleasant oc-
caslcn as it gave an opportunity for
the college girls, their visitors and
other out Of town guests to make the
acquaintance of each other
Among the guests at this affair re-
cclving special attention were Miss
Dorothy Stevens of Mayfeld, KY, and
Miss Julia Collins, the daughter of
ReY. and Mrs. C. L. Collins, who is a
student at Stetson University, and
Mrs. Della Kichins, an aunt of the
honoree, but the greatest center of at
traction was Master Augustus Hy-
6rick, the young son of Mrs. Hydrick,
who was greatly admired by the
many friends of the Livingston family.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-31
IF THE PAPER DOESN'T COME
(Selected)

(Selected)
My father says the paper he reads
amt put up right;
He finds lot of fault, he does, perus-
in it all night.
He says there amt a single thing in
it worth while to read,
And that it doesn't print the kind of
stuff the people need.
He losses it aside and says it's strict
ly on the bum
But you ought to hear him holler
when the paper doesn't come!
He reads about the weddin's and he
snorts like all get out;
He reads the social doin's with a
most derisive shout.
He says they make the paper for the
women folks alone,
He'll read about the parties and he'll
fume and fret and groan;
He says of information it doesn't con-
tain crumb-
but you ought to hear him holler
when the paper doesn't come!
He's always first to grab it and he
reads it plumb clean through,
He doesn't miss an item or a want
ad.-that is true.
He says, "They don't know what we
want, the durn newspaper guys;
| IN goin' to take a day some time an
go and put 'em wise;
Sometimes it seems as tho thew must
be deaf an blind an dumb"
But you ought to hear him boiler
when the paper doesn't come.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-31
FARM FOR SALE

Farm of 100 acres of good new
ground containing the rich Scott
spring hammock, situated two miles
from Ocala on hard road. improved
with dwelling and all out buildings.
Will sell at a bargain. Address, c..
P. Howell, Box 1873, Ocala, Fla. 31-3Ot
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-12-31

Have your old mirrors re-silvered.
We do it promptly and at reasonable
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Mirror Plating Works, Walter Yonge,
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