August 28, 1902… Miss Mabel O’Rear, daughter of Court of Appeals Judge E.C. O’Rear, was drowned in the Ohio River Friday evening. She overturned with others in a canoe, and they hung on for half an hour before she finally lost her grip and drowned. She was 17. John K. Hendrick, James D. Black and Robert J. Breckinridge are expected to join Gov. J.C.W. Beckham in the race for governor next year. Will George, a former resident of Versailles, died at his home in Meridian, Mississippi, Aug. 21 of heart trouble. He is survived by his wife and sons, Earnest and Aleck. Dr. W.E. Sleet, assignee, has just paid to the depositors of the defunct Deposit Bank a 10 percent dividend on their deposits in the bank at the time it failed. This makes the third dividend or 45 percent in all. The Tennis Court is becoming the most popular resort in Midway and every afternoon a goodly number flock there both to indulge in the sport and to watch others at play. The gentlemen who compose the club are C.W. Parrish, T.H. Shipp, Isaac Wingate, W.B. and R.Q. Cogar, J.M. Hoge, Rev. George W. Kemper. The Louisville Journal of Labor has called upon Col. Henry L. Martin of Midway to announce for governor. August 30, 1923… J. Campbell Cantrill, Democratic nominee for governor in the primary of three weeks ago, has been stricken with peritonitis from a ruptured appendix. He was in critical condition Tuesday morning but has since been improving. Joseph Morris, his campaign manager, says there has been no talk of Cantrill’s resigning from the race. Sam C. Nuckols Jr. of Versailles has returned from two weeks stay at Saratoga Springs, New York. Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon celebrated her 88th birthday Sunday at her home on Macey Avenue in Versailles. The Woodford Dancing Club gave a splendid dance at Landsberg’s Hall Friday night. The Rev. C.T. Royalty, who has been pastor of Glen’s Creek Baptist Church for two years, has resigned. The work of remodeling and enlarging the Christian church in Versailles is progressing. The first story has been completed and the second is underway. George Wolfe of Georgetown has the contract. Miss Helen Richardson, daughter of J.C. Richardson, who was knocked down by an auto driven by Mrs. Bud Wilmore Saturday night, was badly bruised but not seriously hurt. Deputy Sheriff James Lewis of Versailles arrested John Shankin Friday night on a charge of selling intoxicating liquors. He was brought to town and gave bail of $250 to appear at the October term of circuit court. The public school in Midway will open Monday, Sept. 10. Miss Mary C. Nave returns to Williamsburg to resume her work at Cumberland College. Captain Field Harris and little son Frederick Forsythe, of Washington D.C., are spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. A.T. Harris. Mrs. Charles S. Voight and little daughter have returned from Good Samaritan Hospital and are at their apartment in the Gatrell building. A.B. Arnett purchased the building on Railroad Street from Mrs. Annie Jounson of Georgetown. S.L. Gatrell is occupying the storeroom at present with grocery and restaurant. Mrs. John McCabe was hostess at a lovely afternoon tea on Friday at which a number of Midway, Versailles and Troy people were present.
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