On May 12, 1904 . . . the County Convention to nominate a delegation for
the District Convention in Lexington, where a Constitutional nominee
will be chosen, was so crowded on tuesday that chairman C.B. Sullivan
adjourned the meeting to the northside of the courthouse where ropes
divided the contending crowds of shoving and shouting people, and a farm
wagon was brought up so that the chairman could be seen and heard. The
crowd was either Trimble or anti-Trimble, with the former lined up near
Sellers office and the latter next to the courthouse. Field McLeod of
the anti-Trimble crowd nominated John Cohen for permanent chairman and
Joe Cohen of the Trimble side nominated D.T. Edwawrds. Cohen was
declared elected by voice vote. Ten the antis put up Harry Taylor for
secretary and the other side put up Pres Gibson. The Trimble side asked
for a division but the chair refused, and the Trimble people put up a
howl that has not yet ceased. Anti-Trimble delegates whosen were J.L.
Cogar, Henry Jesse, John Cohen, H.C. Taylor, J.D. Neet, Henry
McWilliams, R.L. Stout, C.B. Sullivan and alternates J.C. Johnson, I.F.
Nichols, George Montgomery, Frank Berryman, Richard Godson, J.W. Miller,
Jim Birch and Matt Winn. The delegats were sent unistructed and the
convention was promptly adjourned. D.T. Edwards then called a “rump”
convention to order and Secretary P.J. Gibson read a list of the
following delegates: E. Mulchay, Ben Hackett, John Bell, D.T. Edwards,
John Arnett, J.D. Smith, Pat O’Brien, W.T. Turner, and alternates Robert
Hawkins, William Faircloth. Joe McDonald, John Wallace, J.T. Prather and
Clarence Crutcher. They were instructed to cast their votes for South
Trimble for Congress. The crowd totaled about 1,000, one of the largest
ever gathered for such a purpose in Woodford. Many came from other
counties, with at least 243 coming on the train from Midway.
Ambrose Wilson has bought the Steele home on Georgetown Pike adjoining
the residence of Captain John A. Steele for $3,250. This is one of the
ost desirable pieces of property in the community.
City Council has just fitted up a new chamber room in the Engine House
and held its first meeting last Monday.
J.F. Newsome and famiy have moved from Sadieville to the house on
Stephens Street adjoining Mrs. Bettie Allen.
Miss Ruth Gay of Pisgah and Robert Berryman of Versailles were married
Wednesday at th Versailles Presbyterian Church. Miss Gay is a sister of
Mrs. B.F. Parrish of Midway and Mr. Berryan is the son of the Versailles
postmaster.
There are now 120 children of school age within the corporate limits of
Midway according to a survey by S.N. Rodgers.
Peaches, apples, pears, plums and cherries have apparently survived the
freezes and we will have an ample crop.
Paul Lansing of Versailles purchased the Withrow home near Midway along
with 383 acress for $97.50 an acre.
G.W. Sheffer has resigned after a year as secretary of the Y.M.C.A. of
Woodford County.
On May 1, 1924 . . . the J.L. Moss public sale bill on March 1, 1849, is
published on page one of this issue. It tells about ox teams, slaves,
going to Oregon, mentions a rifle by Ben Miller.
Miss Sallie Woodruff accepted a position with the A.C. Pettit store.
Mrs. Lizzie Wilson, who has been connected with the store, recently
resigned.
The annual School Election will take place next Saturday at the school
house. Two trustees are to be elected.
The Chautauqua for Midway will open Monday, June 23, and close Thursday,
June 26.
Reasonable showers and good weather have brought gardens up nicely this
week. Orchards promise abundance of fruit. Farmers are moving to town
causing a shortage of farm hands. Eggs are selling for 15 to 20 cents a
dozen, country butter is scarce, hens are selling for 75 cents to $1 on
foot and 30 to 35 cents a pound dressed. Many woodlands are being
cleared for tobacco planting and farmers are reducing their hay stock
calling it a losing proposition. Hemp is doing well.
J.C. Wheeler who lives on Stephens Street has been appointed custodian
of the State House and assumed his duties last week.
The Clipper strongly endorses Oscar Underwood, a Kentuckian, as the
Democratic nominee for president.
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.