http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/mb.ashx 2006-10-08 03:05:00Z http://c.ancestry.com/s/0/p/0/i/logo.gif http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/mb.ashx 175 38 http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/358/mb.ashx William was married to Cordelia Dame in Hopkins Co. He was born 25 Dec 1850 in TN and died 30 Apr 1933 in Hopkins Co. They had 10 children together. Cordelia's father was the Rev. James Henry Dame. I am not sure what chuch he was connected to. I have a picture of the Oakley Home Church with the congregation ourside. I am trying to locate William's parents and Rev Dame's congregation. Thank you. If anyone is interested in seeing the picture please email me at <a href="mailto://pumalee@peoplepc.com">pumalee@peoplepc.com</a>. Thank you, Sheri 2006-10-08 03:05:00Z http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/358/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/65.1/mb.ashx would love to see all my old friends again. does anyone have a picture of this they can send me?<br> 2006-03-07 16:37:51Z http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/65.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/343/mb.ashx 2005-11-30 19:26:36Z pennyrile http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/343/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/248/mb.ashx The Confederate re-union was in session at Russellville this week and it was a big affair for that town. Capt. L.D. HOCKERSMITH, Mack STEVENS and J.L. SIMS, of this city and Esq. J.B. HEAD, of Earlington, attended the meeting. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Sep. 7, 1894 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/248/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/249/mb.ashx The bicycle has come to stay and is making itself useful as well ornamental. By its aid the people of Madisonville were able before ? o'clock (can't read) Tuesday night to learn from the outlying precincts just how the vote had been cast. Walter PRATT and Will DAVES went to Dalton, Homer FAUNT LeROY and Joe WILLIAMS to Charleston, E.L. HENDRICKS, Turner RUBY and R.I. HARNED to Oak Wall, Jack SHANKS and Morris HANNER to Nebo, and John LONG and Will BAILEY to White Plains. Before 9 o'clock some of these riders were in Madisonville and the result of their trips was announced. The rides from Charleston, Oak Wall, White Plains and Dalton, each from fifteen to eighteen miles were made in about one hour and a half. The ride from Nebo was made in about one hour. Our people appreciate the efforts of these bold night riders for their aid in getting the news. Long live the bicycle and long live their riders. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Nov. 9, 1894) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/249/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/250/mb.ashx By means of the wonderful long distance telephone, people in Madisonville can now talk with people at Hopkinsville, Nashville, Henderson, Evansville and intermediate points, and the conversation can be as distinctly understood as if the persons conversing were within a few feet of one another. The route will be extended to Louisville in the spring. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Jan. 4, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/250/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/251/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/251/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/252/mb.ashx A Bold Snake<br><br>Mrs. Mary HAMMOND, of the Nortonville country, while riding along the road on Friday, January 4th, espied a large black racer snake gliding along on top of six inches of snow. She descended and chased it some distance before she could overtake and kill it. Such a thing is very unusual. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Jan. 18, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/252/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/254/mb.ashx An Old Letter<br><br>Dr. W.S. ROSS, of this place, has in his possession a letter that was written from St. Louis and dated August 22, 1817. It was written by Robt. P. DIMMITT to his father. The writer was the father of Mrs. Dr. ROSS. The young man had been sent to St. Louis by his father to investigate a tannery that was for sale in that city. Robert, in writing to his father, says that he has a good opinion of the town and thinks that it will at some time become of importance. The tan yard spoken of had on hand about 300 hides but on account of the scarcity of tan bark there was trouble in getting them tanned. The people through the country did not like to have the bark stripped from the trees. The letter is in a good state of preservation, is well written and the ink is still plain and unfaded. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Feb. 22, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/254/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/255/mb.ashx Sent to Mrs. Cleveland<br><br>The beautiful silk "Woman's Edition" of the Hustler that was printed for Mrs. CLEVELAND was started on its trip to Washington, D.C., last Monday by registered mail. It had been on exhibition at Dulin, McLeod &amp; Co. for a little over a week and while there had been viewed by thousands of people. The printing on this fine, dainty material was as plain and perfect as if it had been on white book paper. The lady editors feel proud of this feat in journalism, while the Hustler also feels a pardonable pride in getting out so far as we know, the only paper in the world printed on faille silk. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Feb. 22, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/255/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/256/mb.ashx No Old Maids<br><br>The unmarried woman who has passed the peach bloom and strawberry-lip stage of life is no longer called an old maid, but is denominated a "Bachelor Girl," a much better and more enphonious title. It is better to be a bachelor girl or even an old maid than to be the partner of a surley, drunken wife beater. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., May 3, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/256/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/257/mb.ashx The Woman Preacher<br><br>Mrs. John MUNNS, of Dawson, the woman preacher, who has been an ordained minister for some time, filled the pulpit at the Methodist church Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. She had good and attentive audiences. Mrs. MUNNS was the first woman in Kentucky who was authorized to solemnize the right of matrimony. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., May 3, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/257/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/258/mb.ashx A Mighty Mixed Family<br><br>(Hopkinsville Kentuckian)<br><br>The school report from district No. 5, near White Plains, reveals a peculiar state of affairs in one family. From one house, ten school children are reported between the ages of 6 and 20 years. One of these is the wife of the father of eight of the others, being only 18 years of age, and himself married, his wife being the older sister of his father's wife, who is not reported, being over 20. The tenth is a boy living in the family. The complicated relationship was so unusual that the trustees called special attention to it, not being certain whether married people should be listed as school children. It does not seem, however, to be a violation of any law. Those fond of "figuring" may amuse themselves working out the relationship of the father and son, who are brothers-in-law, and of the sisters, who are relatives in several different way. We are forbidden to use the names, but this item is a true statement. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., May 3, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/258/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/259/mb.ashx After the Soiled Doves<br><br>A determined movement is on foot to banish bawdy houses from Owensboro. A large law and order delegation visited the Council last week and it was decided to notify all persons who rented property to mistresses that they would be arrested and prosecuted if the women were not ousted. This is being done. Some are moving to Huntersville, just outside the city, and many are leaving the city in droves going in every direction. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., June 28, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/259/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/260/mb.ashx Why This Thusness<br><br>We saw old men yesterday at the base ball game who sat in the hot sunshine for two solid hours and yelled at every opportunity, who would melt into a jelly in half that time if they had to manage a hoe-handle in a potato patch. By their side sat some younger men, who were none the less interested, who would drop dead in their tracks if they had to do a whole hour's work in the corn field. There were also a lot of sweet young ladies, who did not seem to know that it was even warm, who would faint at the idea of cooking a meals victuals or washing the dishes afterward. That base ball game is a great business anyway. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., July 26, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/260/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/262/mb.ashx A New History<br><br>Mrs. Alice RUBY, of Madisonville, is collecting material for the purpose of getting out a History of Hopkins county. She has been for some time engaged in the work and is making fair progress. Something of this kind will be welcomed by our people and ought to be encouraged by all. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Aug. 16, 1895) note: I wonder what became of this. prb 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/262/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/263/mb.ashx Would Fight<br><br>In the event of a war with England, Madisonville and Hopkins county may be depended on to do their share of fighting. While there are few around here who are anxious for war, yet there is scarcely a man, woman or child who does not believe in upholding the honor of our country and sustaining the President of the United States in his position. Patriotism is one of the chief characteristics of a true Kentuckian. It is largely developed in our people and they are ready to show what kind of material they are made of. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Dec. 27, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/263/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/264/mb.ashx A Floral Detective of Long Ago<br><br>In early times the Dutch farmers of the up river farms of New York had an ingenious way of recovering pocket knives that might have been dropped or mislaid while plowing or gardening was going on. Cutlery was not as cheap then and abundant as in these days; so the farmer took the thrifty precaution of keeping two or three sunflower seeds in their knife handles. Then, if the knives fell upon broken ground and could not be readily found, the owners would wait until the seeds sprouted, and an isolated sunflower stalk or blossom in field or patch would signalize the possibility of a missing article's being at its root. True, the owner did not always realize the result of the scheme, because a passing boy who understood this too often "got there" before the planter.--New York Tribune. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Sept. 20, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/264/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/265/mb.ashx An Old Relic<br><br>Mr. C.T. WELLS, of Madisonville, has in his possession a home-made bed-spread that was woven in 1786 by his grand-mother. It has been in the family ever since and is valued on account of its antiquity. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Wed., Aug. 28, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/265/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/266/mb.ashx White Capped<br><br>Nathan HIBBS, jr., a widower and a citizen of Madisonville, had the misfortune Sunday night to fall into the hands of white caps, who proceeded to give him a rather severe beating. HIBBS has been a widower for some little time, and as is natural with the majority of men left in that unenviable condition, he has for some time been paying court to one of Eve's fair daughters in the Manitou country. Sunday night, HIBBS had been down there to see his fair charmer; he had stayed until the clock tolled the hour of twelve, when he concluded to wend his way homeward, no doubt to think of the sweet and honeyed words and phrases that had been used by the devoted pair.<br>He had proceeded but a short distance when he was accosted by eight men who demanded that he should dismount from his mule. He complied with the request, when he was stripped of his clothes, laid across a log and was severely thrashed with long keen hickories. He was considerably cut, though of course not seriously. HIBBS says that the men gave him to understand that he was not to do any more courting in that part of the country--that widowers were expected to stay at home and attend to the children they already had entrusted to their care. He says he knows who two of his assailants are and threatens to make it pretty hot for them. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., July 26, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/266/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/267/mb.ashx A Colored Brother Led<br><br>On last Monday morning, for the first time in the history of the State , the Kentucky Legislature was opened by prayer by a colored preacher. The sun still shines, occasionally, the government yet stands, even if this thing did occur. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Jan. 24, 1896) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/267/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/268/mb.ashx Phonographic Concert<br><br>There will be a phonographic concert at the courthouse tomorrow night. This will be the first exhibition of the kind ever held in Madisonville. We want to say to the people that it is something that will be interesting and profitable to all who witness it. It is an instrument that repeats songs, music of all kinds, speeches, etc. It is one of Edison's wonderful inventions. Some one will recite a song on the occasion, and in fifteen minutes it will be reproduced. We advise all to go who can possibly do so. Price of admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Mar. 20, 1896) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/268/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/269/mb.ashx An Artist<br><br>Mrs. Rosa JACKSON, who taught the first colored school ever taught in Hopkins county, has in her late days turned her attention to painting and drawing. She last week brought to this office a specimen of her work, and it shows a good deal of artistic merit. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Apr. 10, 1896) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/269/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/271/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/271/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/272/mb.ashx Bones Removed<br><br>Last Monday, the bones of the four men who were killed in 1864 and buried near George LIGON's were taken up and brought to Madisonville and interred in the Odd Fellow's cemetery. Their bones were all put in different boxes and then all interred in the same grave. There were several Confederate buttons found in the graves and these are being kept as mementos. It is understood that one of the men was named ALDRICH and one was McCORDWELL. The names of the other two are unknown. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Apr. 16, 1896) note: a previous article alludes to the men being from Texas. prb 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/272/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/273/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/273/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/274/mb.ashx Off For Sebree<br><br>Co. E. Holeman Rifles, 3rd Kentucky regiment, left on the Providence train yesterday morning for Sebree where they go into camp for a week or ten days for the purpose of drilling and having an outing. The State this year failed to make an arrangement for a general encampment, but this Company under Capt. James L. Birchfield determined to go into camp on their own responsibility. The following soldier boys left on the special coach yesterday and a few others will go in a day or two.<br><br>Capt. J.L. Birchfield, commanding, Stanly Perryman, Robt. Fiske, F.A. Nisbet, T.C. Key, A. Utley, H.A. Simons, Claude Harris, E.N. Roper, Paul Price, O.L. Powers, Walter Powers, S.L. Parish, Jake Riggins, Arnold Seymour, Milton Martin, Alex. Baily, John Harvey, Luther Bruce and Gardie Shutt.<br><br>Mrs. Birchfield, wife of Capt. Birchfield, Misses Laura and Ella Fegar, and Emma Bourland accompanied the soldiers. The Madisonville Cornet band, will go down Wednesday and will stay during the remainder of the encampment.<br><br>Quite a number of the citizens of this town will go sometime during the week. By Friday or Saturday no less than 100 of our citizens will be at Sebree. Capt. Birchfield has issued strict orders to those under his command directing the boys to conduct themselves with proper decorum while they are in camp. No drunkenness or rowdyness will be permitted and any breach of military rule will be punished. We appeal to the boys to act the part of soldiers and gentlemen while they are away from home. We want them to return with the good will of those among who they may be thrown while absent. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue, Aug. 11, 1896) note: I suspect the Holeman Rifles were the equivalent of the modern day national guard. With the Spanish-American War looming in the future, I would think a number of these men took part in that conflict. prb 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/274/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/276/mb.ashx Killed Three Pelicans<br><br>Last Tuesday morning three pelicans were killed at the lake near Madisonville. Nat MORTON killed one and Tom JACKSON killed two of the birds. One of the pelicans measured eight feet from tip to tip of wing. They are birds that are exceedingly rare in this portion of the country. It is said that one was killed in this county about eighteen years ago. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Nov. 6, 1896) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/276/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/279/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/279/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/280/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/280/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/281/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/281/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/282/mb.ashx Theodore Compton<br><br>Rev. Theodore COMPTON, of Baton Couge, La., was called upon to deliver the commencement sermon for Keachie College, Keachie, La. After doing so, and likewise delivering the address for the literary societies, the college conferred on him the title D.D. Prof. BOYD, President of Louisiana State University, says Keachie is decidedly the finest denominational school in Louisiana. This is the first D.D. they have given in five years. So we must heartily congratulate Rev. Theodore upon his newly won honors, and may he wear them worthily. Dexter WHITTINGHILL and Theodore COMPTON, our Hopkins county boys, are possibly the youngest doctors in the Southern Baptist Convention. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue, June 15, 1897) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/282/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/284/mb.ashx WHAT TO DO<br><br>There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfills every wish in relieving pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It corrects inability to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar. You may have a sample bottle of this great kidney remedy sent free by mail also a pamphlet. Mention HUSTLER and send your full post-office address to Dr. Kilmer &amp; Co., N.Y. The proprietors of this paper guarantee the genuineness of this offer. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Sept. 24, 1897) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/284/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/285/mb.ashx Hanson School<br><br>Hanson is "in it" educationally. The best house in the county is being erected. A strong faculty headed by Prof. McCULLEY, is in charge. The courses of study is not excelled by the average college or Normal School. You can be suited in studies. Tuition only $2 per month. Board $8 to $9. For elegant catalogue, address E. McCULLEY, A.M. Principal, Hanson, Ky. (Source Madisonville Hustler, Tue. Sept. 28, 1897) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/285/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/286/mb.ashx Homing Pigeons<br><br>On last Sunday morning another consignment of Homing pigeons that were sent from South Bend, Ind., were released at 7 o'clock sharp. Like all the others that have been brought here and turned loose, they struck out in a bee line for their homes in the Hoosier State. When these birds are released, they do not hesitate what way to go, but in less than a minute the last one is out of sight and making its way back to its destination. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue., Sept. 28, 1897) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/286/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/287/mb.ashx Millinery Opening<br><br>As will be seen from an advertisement elsewhere, Miss Georgia BISHOP will have her Millinery opening tomorrow, and the next day. We can assure our readers that Miss Georgia has a splendid and attractive display of Millinery on hand and that it will be sold at the very lowest possible cost to her customers. Go and see her when you need any thing in her line. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue., Oct. 5, 1897) note: Bishop's Millinery was a downtown fixture in Madisonville for nearly a century. Their last location was on the corner of Bishop's Alley and South Main, just across the alley from the present day public library, formerly the old Dulin building. prb 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/287/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/291/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/291/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/293/mb.ashx An Old Coat<br><br>Walker FRANKLIN, of the Charleston country, on last Saturday brought to this office a coat that was worn by his great grand father at the time of his marriage in 1809. The wearer was Eli BISHOP, who was married to Miss Mary GILL. The coat was made of blue broad cloth, made claw-hammer and is trimmed with brass buttons. At the time the coat was made, the cloth was regarded as being a very fine piece of goods. The coat made in the style and fashion that prevailed 100 years ago. Time has made its inroads on the goods of which the coat was made, yet it shows what it was on that wedding occasion. The wearer of that coat was the grand father of our townsman, Mr. M.W. BISHOP. The coat was left in this office where it will remain on exhibition for a day or two. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue., Oct. 5, 1897) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/293/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/293.1.1/mb.ashx I doubt it very much. Old Eli was my gr.gr.gr.gr.gr. uncle. His son, Orlean, was Hopkins county court clerk for many years during the mid eighteen hundreds. As yet, I'm not in contact with any of his descendants. Phil 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/293.1.1/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/294/mb.ashx Was He a Prophet?<br><br>Nearly everybody in Madisonville who is over twenty years of age remembers old uncle Joe PRUNTY, who died several years since. He was rather a peculiar character, and many thought that he was somewhat demented. It was a common expression of his when he came down in town in the morning to begin to talk about the wires. He would look up into the air and speak of the atmosphere as being full of wires. Sometimes these were very low and sometimes they were high up according to the mood Uncle Joe happened to be in. When he became angered with anyone he would threaten to bring down the wires on them and burn them to death. He could always see plenty of these wires. Now this was at a time before such a thing as an electric wire was ever known or even thought of. W.L. GORDON perhaps noticed the strange talk of this old man more than anyone else in Madisonville. He has many reminiscences of Uncle Joe. Who knows but what the old man was looking into the future when the whole atmosphere should be full of wires of all kinds. They have come---the telegraph, the electric and the telephone wires are all here. They burn and they are sometimes destructive. It may be that uncle Joe was looking at least one hundred years into the future. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue, May 4, 1897) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/294/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/295/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/295/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/296/mb.ashx Sebree has come into greater prominence than ever before as a place of resort and as a place of outing. On last Monday, the members of Co. E. HOLEMAN rifles went there to spend a week or ten days outing and in camp. They were accompanied on that day by a number of friends. On Wednesday, the Madisonville Cornet Band went down and will stay until Monday. The members of the band who went are: M.J. WELLS, W.H. SHUTT, T.H. ROBERTSON, Smith DULIN, Jr., Will DAVES, Walter DAVES, Charlie DAVES, Jim WILLIAMS, J.D. OLDHAM, R.L. HARNED, Peyton NANCE, George WILSON and Will BAILEY. They were accompanied by Mrs. W.H. SHUTT and son Hugh, Misses Laura and Ella FEGER, Florence HOWARD, Kate WEST, and Fannie BISHOP and Mrs. Robt. HARNED, Mrssrs. M.J. CLARK, Will THOMSON, Bob BROWN, Orlean PRITCHETT and Bradley WILSON. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Aug. 14, 1896) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/296/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/303/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/303/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/304/mb.ashx On the Move<br><br>A family named PIGG occupying a two horse wagon, passed through this place Tuesday evening. They hailed from McMinnville, Tenn., and were en route for Henderson County, where they had formally lived. They had covered the distance so far, in nine days, and showed very plainly the evidences of hard travel. A few days since, two wagons passed through, destined for Georgia. The latter from from Northern Minnesota, and had been nine weeks on the road and expected to complete their journey in two weeks more. Everything was in good condition, and the layout was in jubilant spirits. (Source: Earlington (Ky.) Bee, Thur., Dec. 5, 1895) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/304/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/305/mb.ashx A Long Jaunt<br><br>Sunday morning a young man, eighteen years of age, named Logan DIXON, passed through our city en route to Pulaski, Tenn. He hailed from Phoenix, Wyoming, about eight miles south of National Park, and had traveled the entire distance on a wheel. He had covered the distance so far in eighteen days, but as his cyclometer had been broken by accident soon after starting he could only give a record of the first few days run, which he said averagd ninety six miles per day. He stated that some years since he was injured in a stampede of horses, and had been unable to work much since, and that the most of his time was spent in traveling around upon a wheel, and that he had been all over the West, and had concluded to visit relatives in Tennessee.<br>He was much surprised to find this country so thickly inhabited and with churches and school houses so numerous. Schools, he stated, were very scarce in his section and churches very rare indeed, nearly all the preachers being "latter day saints," whom he said both preached and practiced polygamy. He was greatly astonished that each of our citizens was not encompassed with a belt containing two big pistols and expressed great pleasure at their peaceable and friendly demeanor. The price of a horse in this country fairly took his breath. He said his father had over five hundred head of horses and of these a man could have pick and choice for one dollar each. After spending an hour or so in conversation, he mounted his wheel and resumed his journey to the picturesque hills of Tennessee. (Source: Earlington (Ky.) Bee, Thur., July 9, 1896) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/305/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/306/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/306/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/307/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/307/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/309/mb.ashx 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/309/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/310/mb.ashx Another "Home Enterprise"<br><br>We have just received a car load of the celebrated Ames Buggies, Phaetons and Surries, and now have the largest, finest and most complete line of vehicles ever brought to this market. These goods were selected and trimmed especially for the Hopkins county trade. They have been gotten up by our Mr. Jack B. FOLEY, a Madisonville boy, and are sold on a positive guarantee by J.G. FOLEY, a Madisonville man. Our prices will be found as low as any other house, while our goods are superior to anything on the market. Come and see us and you will be convinced.<br>Respectfully, J.G. and J.B. FOLEY<br>East Greenville St., Madisonville, Ky.<br><br>(Source: Earlington Bee, Thur., Apr. 29, 1897) note: These men were the progeny of James FOLEY, Rev. war soldier who is buried in Hopkins Co. prb 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/310/mb.ashx http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/313/mb.ashx Earlington<br><br>Earlington is the coal mining metropolis of the Western Kentucky coal fields. More miners are employed in Hopkins county than in any other county in the State. The miners of Earlington and the majority of the miners in Hopkins county make better wages than any others in the Western Kentucky District. These see no reason for any great complaint, and notwithstanding the mild winter just past, they are comparatively prosperous and happy.<br>The product of the commericial coal mines of Hopkins county, shipped during 1896, was about one-fourth of the total output of the State, and the sale of this product brought into the county more than $500,000 in cash, the bulk of which was paid to the miners.<br>As one evidence of the favorable conditions of the majority of coal miners in Hopkins County we desire to state that one company, operating here and elsewhere in this county, which employs from 800 to 1000 men has had no strike in 21 years.<br>Earlington, the coal mining metropolis of the western field is a peaceable, sober, law-abiding town of over 2,500 inhabitants. It has free public schools for nine months in the year, both white and colored, a Catholic parochial school, numerous churches, two public libraries and reading rooms--one for the white and one for the colored people--a beautiful park on the banks of a splendid artificial lake of 100 acres, well stocked with fish and supplied with pleasure boats. The Hopkins county miner is generally prosperous and happy. (Source: Earlington Bee, Thur, June 24, 1897) 2005-05-24 02:15:43Z PhilipRBrown http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.hopkinsnews/313/mb.ashx