August 1, 1901… Cresceus, the world’s champion trotting stallion, set a
new mark for both sexes by trotting the mile at Cleveland in 2:02-3/4,
thus beating the record held by The Abbott of 2:03-1/4.
Millionaire J.B. Haggin has increased his holdings of Blue Grass lands
to near the 5,000 acre mark by the purchase from Roger B. Early of 563
acres for a reported price of $55,000. The farm adjoins the Haggin
Elmendorf estate, upon which its owner is erecting a place for his young
wife. Mr. Haggin is also reported to be after the famous Dixiana Stud,
now owned by Major T.J. Carson.
Frank Watts and Miss Ethlyn Johnson of Millville were married in
Louisville on July 24.
The engagement of Miss Lucy Fullerton Alexander, of Woodburn, and
William Simms of Paris, has been announced. The wedding will take place
at Woodburn, the country home of the bride’s parents. The announcement
of the engagement comes as a surprise to the friends of this popular
young couple, who had succeeded in keeping the news secret until Saturday.
Parker Whallon met with a serious accident Tuesday morning. While
working on a telephone pole, the supports broke and he fell 25 feet to
the ground. He landed on his head and shoulders, suffering a concussion.
He was given prompt attention but took some time to revive. His doctor
entertains hopes for his full recovery.
The city authorities would do a public benefaction by having some of the
public wells cleaned. We have heard some little complaint against the
unsanitary condition of the water in the well on Higgins Street, near Gratz.
Two good rains this week have broken a serious drought of five or six weeks.
August 3, 1922… General Manager Harry P. Harrison has about 1,200
Chautauqua tents under his management and the one which just left Midway
was a big success. The big tent was located at the corner of Turner and
Higgins streets. On the program can be found musicals, plays, speeches,
poems, and many other forms of entertainment.
Mrs. Lucien (Jennie) Childers died Wednesday from tuberculosis at age
18. She was a Miss Woodruff.
Lyman Sleet sold Friday to Paxt Courtney a lot on Winter Street
adjoining the property of J.D. Hopkins.
Jesse Wilson, who was gassed during the war, has been going to Lexington
this week for medical treatment.
Miss Leva Ware Hudson, daughter of W.H. Hudson, of Versailles, and
Wade Hampton George were married at Walton, Boone County, Monday evening
by Rev. J.M. Baker, a lifelong friend of the bride.
Mrs. Sallie Railey, who has been in California for seven years, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. W.B. Lewis on High Street in Versailles.
Leslie Blackburn’s appendix burst just as he was being operated upon by
Dr. Barrow at Woodford Hospital. He is doing as well as could be hoped.
Miss Mary Kieth Hawkins, only child of County Judge R.S. Hawkins, and
Claude S. Snyder Jr. of Lexington slipped away Monday and were married
in Georgetown.
Fire started in the cupola of the Versailles Courthouse, apparently from
birds’ nests there, on Saturday morning. Prompt action saved the
courthouse with but little damage. Had it been night, all might have
been lost.
Mollie Hunter Keily, 77, longtime organist at the Presbyterian Church,
died Tuesday. She leaves a daughter, Miss Katie Keily, and two brothers,
John and Abner Hunter. Pallbearers were Louis Sanders Hunter, W.
Stuart Hunter, A.C. Hunter, Randolph R. Fishback, Douglas Stevenson and
Robert J. McMeekin.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nuckols of Versailles have a son, Charles Jr.,
born Sunday.
The wife of Dr. B.C. Nall fell from a platform at her home on Lexington
Street and broke a leg.
John Brown has the contract for the new Millville Consolidated School at
$9,995.23.
Prof. Robert G. Lowry has sold his handsome home on South Main Street to
W. Lee Dale. Prof. Lowry is moving to Nicholasville.
Saturday morning at 3 a.m. Ed Marshall, a Mr. Finley and Miss Frixie
Lucas, returning from a Lexington dance, hit the bridge at Fort Spring.
Finley was killed instantly, Marshall was cut and bruised, and Miss
Lucas was critically hurt with a fractured skull and leg.