January 23, 1902…James B. McCreary succeeds W.J. Deboe as U.S. Senator from Kentucky. Major Warren Viley, 85, died Sunday night. He was the owner of Stonewall Farm and belonged to a family of noted turfmen. He was a son of Capt. Willa Viley, who owned the horse Lexinqton once, and a brother of the late John R. Viley, for many years president of the famous Kentucky Association. Major Viley, with Zach Henry in 1864, went in pursuit of Sue Munday and Quantrill, and rescued the racer Asteroid, which the guerrillas had stolen from Woodburn Farm. He was noted for his courage and was the father of Breckinridge Viley, a noted turfman. There is a picture on page 5 of Major Viley. He had suffered many years from organic renal trouble, and this was the immediate cause of death. His body and mind were otherwise wonderfully preserved. He was born in Scott County Aug. 3, 1817, a son of Willa and Lydia Smith Viley. His father was a native of Maryland. His father was a strong, courageous man who was noted for the well-kept condition of his farm. Warren Viley moved to Woodford in 1838 at age 21. In 1853, he made the purchase of what in later years proved to be one of the historic landmarks of Woodford County. The Viley homestead, now known as “Stonewall Place” was known as the Coleman Place when bought by Major Viley. During the war, Mr. Viley completed the stone fence along the front of his place, which gave its name to the place. It is unrivaled for its fitness. This fence is the acme of perfection of the stonemason’s skill and surpasses anything of the kind we have ever seen. Stonewall was noted for its hospitality to friends and travelers. Under the spreading oaks of Stonewall, in blue grass knee-deep on virgin soil, Major Viley was wont to gather the people in countless numbers to inaugurate some movement of wide scope. Beneath the shade of those mighty forest trees, the world first heard of an incipient Beck or Blackburn or Breckinridge, while in later years they returned to add to similar scenes the glamour and splendor of rising fame. Perhaps the largest of all such gatherings was the barbecue given there to state Sen. Henry L. Martin in 1897. Capitola and King Alfonso were among his most noted horses. A celebrated mare bred by Major Viley was “Black Bess,” which he gave to Gen. John Morgan. Major Viley was thrice married. His first wife was Catherine Martin of Scott County, and she was the mother of the children who survive him, Mrs. Lister Witherspoon, Mrs. Paul Lansing and J. Breckinridge Viley. She died in 1886. He also had a son who was killed in the war. His second wife was Mrs. Allen, who lived but a few years after they were married. About 10 years ago, he married Mrs. Mattie Thompson, a sister of his first wife. Eight years ago, Mr. Viley left the farm and moved to Midway. His funeral services were held at the Baptist church by the Rev. J.T. McGlothlin and the Rev. J.C. McMullen. He was buried in Georgetown Cemetery. It is the opinion of many in a position to know that the growing wheat in this county is in worse condition than at this time in many years. Many fields appear to be entirely bare, and it requires a close examination to discover any sign of the grain at all. The outlook for the farmers in this respect is certainly most discouraging. The season has been amazingly dry. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Parrish and daughter, Honeywood, left yesterday for Florida, where they will remain for some time. Born Jan. 21 to Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Lehman, a fine daughter. Mrs. S.E. Porter died Thursday of paralysis. She was buried in Versailles. The Moore homestead near town was sold publicly Wednesday. Dr. W.E. Sleet was purchaser at $176 per acre. The place contains 50 acres. Dr. Sleet will remodel the dwelling and use it for his residence. January 25, 1923… George Dunlap and wife are the parents of a bouncing baby boy born Monday at Woodford Hospital. Wade H. Henton and wife are the parents of a fine boy born Wednesday at Woodford Hospital. His name is Hampton Harris Henton. Mrs. Sarah Jane Dedman, 79, widow of John H. Dedman, died Monday. She leaves two sons, William R. and Wallace. The funeral took place at the home of Capt. O.B. Gaines on Brown Avenue. Capt. Will C. White, former prohibition officer, has been made Southern Railway detective and is helping in the moving of thousands of barrels of whiskey from the T.B. Ripy Distillery at Tyrone to the Public Warehouse at Louisville. George B. Moseley Jr., also a railroad employee, is assisting in the transfer. Mrs. J.H. Reigner, wife of the Clipper’s owner, lives across the street from the Clipper and teaches violin lessons, Fire caused heavy damage in the shoe store and dwelling of Leonard Sowards at Versailles Monday night. Tom Roach has sold the Midway Picture Show to R. Breeden and R.T. Thomas. Mr. Breeden is a barber and has already moved his barbershop from next to Lyons Store to the Picture Show building. The 70 shares of stock in the Citizens Bank at Midway were sold to settle the estate of Capt. Breck Viley and Capt. John A. Steele on Monday. C.A. Howard of Versailles bought 50 shares and Henry L. Martin Jr. bought 20 shares. The price paid was $190 per share. William K. McCabe sold to Frank Bohannon Jr. 102 acres on the Oregon Pike near Mr. Edwin Church. Later the same tract was sold by Mr. Bohannon to W.S. Hunter.