Nov. 26, 1903 . . . The Western Construction Company of New York purchased a franchise for $1 to

operate an electric light plant in Midway for the next 20 years. The

plant muct be completed within a year, so by Thanksgiving 1904 we ought

to be able to turn on the lights in Midway.

The Clipper calls for a new city hall in Midway and deplores the

makeshift shanty now used for that purpose and by courtesy only is

called a hall.

William Holland was appointed substitute carrier for Rural Route 2 out

of Midway.

The franchise for operating a telephone exchange in Midway for 20 years

was sold in front of city hall door Saturday by Mayor Winn and was

purchased by East Tennessee Telephone Co. for $50.

Luke Lucas killed a brown eagle on Woodburn Farm Monday that measured

seven feet one inch from tip to tip.

Nov. 27, 1924 . . . Woodford’s twenty-one precincts, numbered in order,

are: Midway, East Midway, Millville, Market House, Witherspoon, Edwards,

Childers, Mortonsville, Nonesuch, Heimiller, Pinckard, Troy,

Fairgrounds, West Midway, Grassy Springs, City School, YMCA, Hillsboro,

Grier’s Creek and Pisgah.

Dr. D. Eichelberger has moved his office into the white front building

on Railroad Street. Mrs. Eichelberger has opened a restaurant in the

same building.

Colvin Rouse is a popular student at the University of Kentucky where he

is a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences. He was graduated from

Midway High in 1922. While here he engaged in numerous activities,

taking the leading part in the annual play each successive year. He also

was prominent in athletics and was Associate Editor of the Echo during

his senior year. He has chosen Business Administration for his major

subject and law for his minor subject. He is a member of Sigma Chi

fraternity.

Mrs. R.S. Starks entertained last week at her home on S. Winter Street

in honor of Mrs. S.M. Logan, who will soon move to her new home at Jackson.

Dr. N.E. Berry and R.C. Sublett will hunt at Dawson Springs on Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crag have taken rooms with Mr. and Mrs. Marshall

Craig at their home on Park Avenue.

Reminder: The Blue Grass Clipper was published in Midway from 1875 to

1935, and The Sun publishes corresponding date appropriate excerpts,

warts and all. We hope you enjoy reading these as much as we enjoy

researching them in our archives.