Clarks and politics shape Rockcastle history
The narrative traces Kentucky’s early history through Colonel George Rogers Clark and Clark family ties to Rockcastle. It highlights the Clarks’ Republican loyalty, local civic service, and Dave G. Clark’s sheriff bid, predicting a strong countywide result on August 6th with deputies W. W. Anglin and J. W. Mink praised for integrity and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
George Rogers Clark
Virginia
Fincastle Co
Falls of
Ohio
Louisville
Wallace Clark
Brush Creek
Talt Clark
Rockcastle
Celia Laswell
Dave
Clark
James Clark
Clark County
Taft Clark
Mt Vernon
D. G. Clark
Local residents and visitors reel through town over weekend
Judge L W Bethurum in Louisville Saturday. Al Holiies of Crab Orchard between trains Sunday. Franklin Baugh from London visited our town this week. Miss Cora Griffin spent the weekend with her parents. Miss Julia T Fish returned to Louisville after a pleasant visit. Mr and Mrs J B Coleman and children of Louisville were here between trains Sunday. O McKinley Percifal and bride, formerly Miss Reynolds of Pine Hill, visiting Mrs Josie Perciful. Miss Mattie Pennington, former Quicksand teacher, home for summer. Mrs John French and children left for Connersville Ind after extended visit. Mrs Lelia May Cooper reports crops looking good through Pongo Cedarville Evans Ferry. Miss Gilman of Langdon School leaves for Chautauqua NY for summer. Mr Cassie Sutton and Miss Susie Thompson drive to Lexington for U C T convention.
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J. B. Coleman
Louisville
O McKinley Percifal
Bride
Miss Reynolds
Pine Hill
Josie Perciful
John French
Connersville
Ind
Lelia May Cooper
Pongo
Cedarville
Evans Ferry
Local Notes From Mt Vernon And Surrounding Areas
Mt Vernon sites report visits by J T Welsh of Columbus Whio to his brother R A Welsh. Langdon School girl Miss Davis heads home to Colorado for summer. J W Riddle and wife welcome baby John James born in June. Mr and Mrs J B McKenzie relocate to Stanford for bakery and ice cream business. A Chyctow incident and a fall injure Tom Jr O Mara and Ruby Lee Gouty. Mrs Dan Moren and children visit Brookland Farm Level Green Ky. J R Smith leaves for London to take a position with the Sentinel Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Welsh
Columbus
Mt. Vernon
R. A. Welsh
Miss Davis
Langdon School
Colorado
J. B McKenzie
Stanford
Vernon
Dan Moren
Jenkins Ky
G. B. Lawrence
Brookland Farm
Level Green Ky
Mr. Welsh
Succes
YMCA Tour to Visit Rockcastle County in July
R W Raaf secretary for the Dist Y M C A planned a seven day tour of Rockcastle County beginning July 22. The program will visit points across the county with focal talent presenting illustrated lectures on Keeping Fit and Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Raaf
Dist. Y. M. C. A
Mt. Vernon
Rockcastle County
Bank Board Named From Esteemed Directors
Last week we noted ten year deposit growth and the bank’s strong confidence in its management. The Board of Directors includes R. H Hamm, Dr. W E Gravely, J.W Tate, Dr. W. BF. Carter, B.C. Anderson, J. W. Proctor, and A. M. Hiatt, all of whom have shown marked personal success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H Hamm
W E Gravely
J.W Tate
W. BF. Carter
B.C. Anderson
J. W. Proctor
A. M. Hiatt
Citizens Bank
Local notes from Mt. Vernon and Berea area events
Mt. Vernonand Berea district chatter includes visits from Geo L Wren of Berea and Joan Wren, a new baby born to Chas Shep herd's wife, a June 13 boy. Dixie Highway boosters plan a morning welcome with a Boone Tavern banquet. A bank ad touts steady growth as local news covers shifting residents and upcoming teachers institute.
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Chas. Shepherd
J. Stacey Hill
Bournefield
Cincinnati Automobile Club
Good Roads
Dixie Line
Court House Lawn
Boone Tavern
Good Roads Club of
Berea
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Mink
W. W. Anglin
Sheriff's Office
Daves
Wee
Jas
Lanprum
L. W. Bethurum
al Holiies
Ruth Landrum
Cassie Sutton
Cincinnati
Franklin Baugh
London
Our Town
Miss Cora Griffin
Mrs. G. Griffin
Julia T. Fish
Mattie Pennington
Quicksand
Breathit Co
Susie Thompson
Lexington
J. W. Riddle
John James
Covington
R. Williams
Arthur Aureden
Ben Wanzer Furnish
Newport
W. L Richards
Jesse Bray
R. L Bray
Tom Jr. O'Mara
Ruby Lee
J. R. Smith
Signal Force
Sentinel Echo
Sv A Orew Rinses Eg
Joo
Castor
Broipe
Td Sah
Joseph Devlin
Ireland
Erin
Country
White & Meyer
Chautauqua
MT. Vernon, KY
Brodhead, KY
Fish's
Slots — Sale
Fish
Hart Schaffner & Marx
J. W. Brown
W M. Sewart
Harlan
C F. Bradberry
Austin Sparks
Durham
J. Preston Young
Geo. L. Wren
Joan Wren
Conway
D. C. Craig
C D. Sutton
Rela
Nicely
Nell Wanda
Mother
Babe
Sadie Jones
Martin
C. C. Adams
C. B. McKenzie
Norfolk
Miss Richards
Kentucky Sunday School Association
The
Christian Church
Alice Davis
John J. Bullock
Hansford
J. M. Laswell
D. M. Gott
Aberdeen
Nannie Brannaman
A. Adams
Winchester
Gott
Ella Adams
Chris Evans
George Jones
Frank Jones
East Bernstadt
Anne Silvers
Berea College
Silvers
Bowling Green
Danville Laundry
Jack Fish
Agt
Brodhead Cafe
Burks Shoe
Richmond Street
Fletcher
Astori
Hunt
Pioneer Drug Store
Mt. Vernon Chautauqua
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