Scott County, Kentucky - The whole text, 1905 (part 9 of 10)

The Old Ward Mansion 493 A Family Consisting Of 51 Members

One of the largest family reunions that was ever held in Scott county, took place at the home of Mr. B. G. Robinson, two miles from Georgetown, on the L jng Lick pikr , on Christmas day, 1904. A likeness of Mr. Robinson and his nine sons appear below. f?even out of nine of the sons have worked hard, and each of whom owns a farm. Some of C'e farms are the best in the county - one especially, which is the June Ward place, on which is sv.id to be, and no doubt it is true, the finest mansion in Scott county. It is said that this mansion, a likeness of which appears below, was built in 1859 at a cost of $50,000. The family is a large one, consisting of eleven living children, all of whom married excepting two, and all were present. There are twenty-nine living grandchildren, twenty-eight of whom were present, making a total of fifty, with the sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. No one was present except the immediate family.

An Old-Fashioned Dinner

An old-fashioned dinner was served at 1 o'clock, which would have appealed to anyone, even with the most delicate taste. There were twelve seated at the first table, the mother and father, the nine sons and one son-in-law. The second table consisted of the two daughters and the daughters-in-law, and then the grandchildren came until each had eaten to his heart's content.

The Little Ones

Just before dinner the whole family gathered in the hall where old Santa Claus and the Christmas tree reigned supreme, and delighted the souls of all, especially the smaller children. Old Santa gave a present and a witty remark to everyone, no one being overlooked.

A Brief History Of Robinson Family

Mr. Benjamin Gratten Robinson was born in Grant county, Ky., June 14, 1838. Miss Mary Margaret Franks was born in Grant county, Ky., January 7, 1844. They were married in Grant county March 15, i860, and resided in that county at the time. He became a citizen of Scott county in 1884. To them were born eleven children, as follows:

The Robinson Family

[Top row, left to right - Frank, Clarence, Cal veston. La Fayette, Homer. Bottom row, left to right - Benjamin Gratten, Jr-, David 0., Benjamin Gratten, Sr-, James Allen, John William]

Benjamin Gratten Robinson, the father, is a farmer, and his' sons are all farmers except two, which are engaged in the coali and lumber business, arid his son-in-law a farmer also. The children are all of age except one - Homer L. Robinson, and all( reside in Scott county, and are all married except two, a son and daughter, which are still with their parents, living near George-: town, making a total of 51 in the family.

No Steam Plow Showing It At Work In The Field

HE likeness above is a splendid one taken of Senator II Cantrill's steam plow in operation. The plow does beautiful work, cutting deep, clean furrows, and turning under nearly all the weeds. The plow is a six-disc Sanders plow and cuts a six-foot furrow. The plow is pulled by Mr. Cantrill's iG-horse Iluber engine and makes faster speed around the fields than a team of horses eoltld make with a single plow. So far as we know, this is the first steam plow to be operated successfully in the Blue Grass.

COLONEL SMARR was considered, and there can be no doubt but what he was, the best and most practical farmer in his day. While looking at this plow in operation we wondered what the old Colonel would have said to his progressive i m| 111 u It:. Senator Cantrill, about the plow if he had been present, grandson

First Cutting Harrow And Binder

The first self -Binder and Cutting Harrow brought to coun ty and put to work in the field were those by Edmonia Smith. Mr. Smith has one of the finest blue grass farms in the Blue Grass Belt, containing 270 acres of as good land as a crow ever flew over, laying on the Stamping Ground and Georgetown pike 6 miles from Georgetown and 3 miles from Stamping Ground near Duvall Station, on the Frankfort & Cincinnati Railroad and upon which he has recently erected a beautfiul and comfortable home. A more liberal gentleman tha n Ed- Smith has yet to be born. Mr. Smith was born in Scott county and is the son of the late Col. John B. Smith. In 1884 he married Miss Hattie Harris and to this union two children were born - a girl and a boy, - Miss Edmonia and Major B. A painting of Miss Smith adorned the walls of the Kentucky Building at the World's Fair in St. Louis, Mo., as one of Kentucky's Beautiful Daughters. In 1904 Miss Smith married Mr ffm, Ferguson of Bourbon county- Besides that of a farmer Mr. Smith is a breeder of race horses, mostly trotters. Among them were Corticella 2:15>2 by Shawmut, Dispute, 2:15%, sire of John Taylor. 2:08, the winner of the M _& M Stakes the greatest classic event in the Trotting Circuit. He also bred Hattie Smith, 2:16% trial 2:11- This filly was named for his wife. He has always taken great interest in politics has been a member of the Democratic County Committee of Great Crossings for the past ten years which position he now holds,

Buffalo Crossings

So called because more than a century ago, it was here that the buffalo congregated in great herds and crossed North Elkhorn. It is now called

Great Crossings

It was here, in 1788, that the great pioneer and Indian fighter, Gol. Robin Johnson, located, erected a fort, a home, a grist-mill, and established the first Baptist church in Scott county, which was the third in the State.

TX S EVIDENCE of this fact no one need look further than IY Great Crossings. More than a century ago this place was one of the most noted manufacturing centers in the State. Prior to 1792 it was greatly favored as a place for locating the county seat. It was here that any number of mills were established, and nearly all of the necessaries of life were manufactured, such as woolen goods, hats and jeans. Paper was manufactured, and many tanneries were located and successfully conducted there. Col. Robin Johnson was the first to erect a mill, and all that is left to mark the noted manufacturing place then, in a small village now, is the old wooden drive-wheel of Johnson's mill, a likeness of which appears on this page.

Which was made from the timber cut off of Col. Johnson's place and given to the county, is a thing of the past, a new iron bridge having been erected in its place in August, 1905. This old bridge had no doubt sheltered both man and beast from the beating rains, hails and heavy snow storms. The hum of industry has ceased, and nothing is now in the quiet little village with its one

Honest Joe Hall

For more than forty years "Uncle" Joe Ilall lias conducted a blacksmith shop at Great Crossings. The likeness above is made from a photograph recently taken of him and his shop. Mr. Hall is a man of considerable age, which is lastly telling on him, yet he sticks to his business. He has raised a large family, and deserves a great deal of credit. It is to be hoped that this old fellow will regain his strength and live for many years to come.

While the Crossings was the home of such distinguished soldiers and statesmen like the Johnsons, and even Indians that became noted ministers, she still has among her sons such prominent citizens and substantial farmers as

Mr. Rhodes T. Herndon

HO!>KS THOM P.SON HERNDON was born in Henry county lU 0,1 February 26th, 1844. and has been a farmer all his life. He is a son of the late Col. Geo. W. Herndon. He married Miss Nannie Threlkild, of Pleasureville, in 1870, and has six children, 3 boys and 3 girls. His oldest daughter, Sallie, married H. K. Curtright and they reside in Missouri. Mary Bell married Wm, Cook and they reside at Pleasureville. His youngest daughter, Eva, remains single. George married Miss Martha Curtright and they reside in Missouri. Lewis Lunsford and

Rhodie are still with their parents. In 1863 he enlisted in the Civil war under Col. George Jessie and served two years. In 1875 he removed from Pleasureville, Ky., to Shelbina, Mo., where he purchased a large farm, and remained there for 27 years, returning to Kentucky in 1897, locating on his farm near Great Crossing1 which is one of the most noted places in the early history of Kentucky, it being the old home of Col. Robert Johnson. The old North Elkhorn church stands on a Conner of this place as well as Johnson's family burrving ground. A likeness of his home, of the old church, and of the Johnson burying ground, are seen in this this history. On Mr. Herndon's return tohis"01d Kentucky Home", he saw the need of his services to his party, the party he loved so well, and at once placed his shoulder to the wheel and has since been on the firms: lines in every battle that came up in caunty or state. No man is a belter Democrat than "Uncle Rhodie" and no man has done more for the party. He has never asked for nor held any public office, but delights in being a high private in the rear ranks. He is as valuable to the county as one of its best citisens as he is as Democrat. He is a man of wealth and is entirely too liberal. He has done more charity work in this portion of the eounty than was ever done since the days of Col. Robert Johnson. He is a friend always and stands with any one, regardless of color, age or sex. in sickness and in death. He is loved by all who know him, and we among a host of others hope that he may live for years to come and to spend every one of them at his old home in Scott county.

Since the likeness which appears on the preceeding page the honest old blacksmith Mr. Joe Hall has passed away, lie was an honest man and in previous years was his own worst enemy.

Some of the finest land that can be found in the Blue Grass Region lies around Great Crossing. The beautiful farms of Messrs. John W. Hall, Elly Blackburn. Herndon Heirs, Pence Brothers, H. P. Montgomery, L. L. Herndon and many others.

In the list of names of land owners around Great Crossings let it not be forgotten that it was the home of Vice- Pres; ident Richard Johnson the hero of the War of 1812 and well may it be said.

It it useless to reproduce the history of this precinct as it has been thoroughly covered in the beginning of this work. It Was here where most of the Pionees of the noted Payne family settled and for whom the place was named. It lies in the South western portion of the county and through which the first train drawn by horses as well as the first train drawn by a steam locomotive passed It is six miles from Georgetown. The precinct is largely Republican and with the Powder House Precinct compases the Second Magisterial District of the county. Mr. Romulus Payne is the Magistrate. In this precinct will be found some fine blue grass farms and man v beautiful woodlands as the ax has not been so freely used as in other portions of the county. The farms of Messrs Sam Payne, Howard Nutter, L. L. Ferguson Eugene Rucker, Mrs. Mary Moore, large place, John F. Payne place, Edge Hill Stock Farm and many others.

Before passing in White Sulphur precincts a -diort biography of Mr. Dudley Cook, an account of Mr. Nutter's long whiskers and the fox hunters appearance.

A Substantial Farmer

UDLEY COOK, of Dry Run, was born in Fayette county, to John and Elizabeth (Dingle) 'Cook, October ii, 1825. He was a farmer, and died in 1862. Mrs. Cook was a native of Maryland, and came to Fajette county when quite young. She died in 1864. She was the mother of nine children four daughters and five boys, our subject being the youngest. He was compelled to receive his education from the common schools, such as his country afforded in that day. In I846 he began farming and trading in stock on his own account. In 1857 he removed to Boone county, and in 1865 removed to his present residence, where he has since remained, engaged in farming. He is the owner of 363 acres of well improved land, situated on the Cincinnati pike, five miles from Georgetown. He commenced life a poor boy, and by his close economy and hard work, succeeded in gaining a good property. In March, 1857, he was married to Miss Eliza Cook, a native of Scott county, born in 1836. Mr. and Mrs. Cook have had five children, three of whom are now living, viz: Oscar, Charley and Warren. Mr. Cook is a gentleman commanding the respect of all the people of his community. He has always acted independent of sects of denominations, yet always favored anything known to be right, and is not in sympathy with any scheme or enterprise that will not augment the interest of the people at large. He is no partisan, but a firm and solid Democrat.

John Ash Hinton, well known and for forty years a farmer of Scott county, never owned a wagon nor set of harness, nor never sowed but three bushels of wheat, keeping his large farm, 250 acres, in grass.

Recent examinations of the records of Fairfax county, Va., showed that George Washington owned 50,000 acres of land when 57 years of age, and at the fall slaughtering in 1770 the Washington family hilled 150 hogs for their use. The examinations also brought out facts that in 1787 the "Father of His Country" sowed 3S0 acres in grass, 400 acres in oats, 700 acres in wheat and 700 acres in other grains. He owned 140 horses, 112 cows, 500 sheep and 259 negroes on the plantation.

Mr. Younger Pitts Nutter

/W COTT county can boast of having two sons with the longest whiskers of tiny two men in the State. They are Mr. Younger Pitts Nutter and his brother John, both of whom are members of one of the oldest and largest families in the county. He was born in this county in February, 1836, and is the son of Captain Wm. Nutter. His mother before mairiage was Miss Permelia Pitts. He now res'des in this county in the East Stamping Ground precinct. Mr. Nutter takes special pride in the care of his whiskers. He keeps them neatly rolled up, giving them the same care that a woman gives to a fine suit of hair. He is 6 feet inches in height. His whiskers are 45 inches long and is a 4O year's growth. His brother, John William, has whiskers almost as long as Younger's, but the growth is not as great in years. He takes the same pride in caring for them as does Younger.

meal hour comes. Nice houses ' are built tor these hounds. These gentlemen often have hounds that could not be purchased for .$250 apiece. Mr. Briscoe has a large engraving of two of his hounds, that adorns the walls of his home, that did not cost any small amount of money. Mr. Glass and Mr. Briscoe spend more time hunting than any of the rest. They go out anywhere from 7 o'clock in the evening, coming in the next morning long after daylight. All of the hunters have good horses and go horse-back. In the fall of the year, when the baying of the hounds seems clearer, and the blast of the horns can be heard for miles around, it is fine sport, and the happiest moments of these gentlemen's lives is when they get up a fox that will give the hounds a good chase. Mr. Glass claims he has the best fox hound in the State. He named him "B. O.," after the writer. The likeness of Mr. Glass and four of his best hounds appears on this page, the one standing up before him being the one named for the writer'.

The Fox-Hunters And The Hounds

SCOTT COUNTY was the home of the fox not only in early times, when the entire county was a heavy thicket or a woodland, but even now the foxes are numerous, and the sport of chasing "Sly Reynard" has not died out, although the lovers of the sport have decreased greatly in number until now, when only a few enjoy it. Among the most noted are Asa Glass, James Briscoe, French Abbott and John Viley, all of whom reside in four or five miles of one another. Messrs. Glass and Briscoe have the greatest number of hounds. The hounds are cared for and treated like members of the family. They are fed on the best of bread and meat. The bread is made from choice meal, and is cooked in large pans. The pans are made especially for the use of cooking bread for the hounds. The dogs are fed as regularly as the

White Sulphur Springs

The most noted Health Resort from 1830 to 1850 in the state of Kentucky. The water of White Sulphur Springs was the greatest mineral water and proved to be more beneficial to the sick than any that had been discovered and people gathered there by the hundreds. Large buildings were erected and White Sulphur Springs have been known to accomodate over 500 guests at one time. The Springs were conducted for years by Horan & H. Johnson. In their card appeared the following

White Sulphur is 7 miles from Georgetown, and 10 miles from Frankfort. As a watering place the White Sulphur Springs have long been celebrated, on the the score of pleasantness as well as for their medicinal virtues; great improvements have been made this Spring, in the house and about the grounds adjacent, and the accommodations are ample for pleasure visitants and invalids.

The land where the Health Resort and Springs were located belonged to Col. Richard Johnson and now owned by Simon Weil, of Lexington. It was near White Sulphur that Col- Johnson moved his Indian school from Blue Lick Springs and erected the Chocktaw Academy. The land on which Chocktaw Academy was erected now belongs to Mr. Garrett Powell. In 1844 the cholera got in the Academy and out of 200 Indians scholars 180 died with the disease. It was at White Sulphur that the well known Grey Eagle was trained. It was at White Sulphur, on May 23rd, 1846, that Capt. J. W. Fobes

The little fellow standing in the bridge, is the son of I)r Dan R. Hendersonmade thatsensational speech in raising a calvary company as the war with Mexico was then on. It was at White Sulphur Springs in 1847 that a barbecue was given the soldiers of three wars. The soldiers of the Revolution, of the war 1812, and the war with Mexico which was then on.

A Qu I Et Village Now

When Perrin wrote of the vast changes at White Sulphur in his history issued in 1882, that had taken place in the past century, what would he say of the changes in the past 24 years. The wealth l^s decreased and the majority of the farmers have gone many of whom have past away. The Catholic School has been moved to Georgetown and White Sulphur is quite a little villiage with its grocery, blacksmith shop, school house, a rural route and telephone connection. But those fine blue grass farms are still there and most of the farmers who reside on their farms are among the best people on earth. Of the changes Perrin says :

In no section are these charges more palpable than in this small division of Scott County. White Sulphur Precinct has changed vastly in the last hundred years. Could some of the noble red men rise from their moldering dust, and come back to these hills and plains, where once they roamed in undisputed sway, they would be as much dazed as Rip Van Wiukle when he awoke from his long nap in the Catskill Mountains. The precinct of White Sulphur, which is designated as Election Precinct No. 2, is situated in the southern part of Scott County, and is one of the wealthy precincts. It is of a gently rolling surface, or undulating, and drains well without artificial means. The principal water course in South Elkhorn Creek, which rises in Fayette County, and flows into the Kentucky River, it forms the boundary line between Georgetown and White Sulphur Precincts, and affords ample means of drainage. The original timber growth, but little of which is remaining in its primitive state, was burr-oak, hickory, sugar tree, black walnut, etc., The Cincinnati Southern, and the Louisville Cincinnati & Lexington Railroads pass near the precinct, affording good shipping facilities to the people.

the beginning of the present century, but who was the first white settler within its limits is not now tnown. James Leake settled where Virgil McManus lives, and is supposed to have been among the first in this immediate section. Patrick Vance bought the ace in 1795, and it has been in the Vance and Mcus families ever since. Mr. McManus and his ife have five grand and great-grandfathers and mothers buried in the St. Pius Cemetery. Patrick Vance was among the very early settlers of White Sulphur Precinct. Three men, named, respectively, Millan, Massee and Ford, were also early settlers. They were from Virginia, and came to Scott County about the year 1IS00, settli tig in what is now White Sulphur Precinct, on South Elkhorn Creek - a portion of the farm is now owned by Mr. John Y. Kinkead. They built a mill soon after their settlement. As Indian troubles grew less, and a degree of safety was felt, the precincts as well as other portions of the county, rapidly settled, and the sound of the woodman's ax was heard, where lately the yell of the savage and the crack of his rifle alone broke the stillness.

Among The First Erected In The State

from a book called "Silver J ubelee." issued by the Sisters in 19UU Uie following brief of the Catholic church at White Sulphur is reproduced.

it was at White Sulphur one of the tirstCatholicehurches in lventucky was built. The spot where it stood is also marked by the ever-attesting stones- . ii is a place where the thoughtful will long pause and the imaginative linger. We see again the pioneers from liberty-moving Maryland and aristocratic Virginia answering the call that summoned them to build here in the heart of the virgin forest a temple to the God of their fathers. We hear the sharp echo of the axes, the crasli of fall trees, the clearcal) of theoxen drivers as t lie logs are hauled to the opening; we see the beams swung into place, the roof of clapboards made secure, the rude altar erected; and lo! where Nature held sway. Religion has been enthroned. Word goes forth that a priest is coming and messengers are dispatched to the remotest settlers with the joyous intelligence. From far and near they come, husband and wife, parents and child, master and slave- Perhaps it is Christmastide. The snow is piled soft and deep on the wagon road or buffalo path, but the old trapper like the Galilean shepherds, has, too. heard the "glad tidings." and the van- guards of the settlers follow his unerring trail and write large the directions for those coming after. In the opening near the log church a great fire is blazing, a beacon light to the late arrivals and while within the priest hears confession and the women pray, the men stand by the roaring fired, until the bell, ringing sweetly clearly on the midnight air calls them to worship the word made Flesh for them that night centuries ago. Or it may be the Paschal season when one of those noble torch-bearers of Truth on the frontier recieves the command to officiate at St. Francis' Church: Those great forest, whether wearing their slumber robe of white or murmurous wings of green, are never without their threatening dangerous: but fear of these does not deter the faithful pioneers from going forth, with all that is dearest to them, crossing unbridged streams and miles of wooded plain for the privilege of assisting at rite, ancient when the parents of these giant oaks and ashes spread their broad arms over races that have disappeared from earth.

For a number of years the little log church did service. But increasing membership and prosperity enabled the congregation, in 1815, to build a new, more substantial and appropriate house of worship, which was placed under the patronage of St, Pius.

White Sulphur 509 A College For Boys

Thirty-eight years afterwards, the Covington Dioceese erected with the Rt. Rev. G. A. Carrel as first Bishop. The retirement found at Wite Sulphur was congenial to the scholarly private and here much of his time was spent. He built an Episopal residence near the church and opened a college for boys. The institution prospered until the breaking out of the war for Southern Independence, when the students laid down their books to take up arms for the South and her cause, or against them.

When the college collapsed, an asylum for orphan boys was opened, under the direction of a French Brotherhood. This venture, too, failed and in 1875 the Sisters of the Visitation from Ma.ysville laid the foundation of Mount Admirabilis, the second convent of the Visitation Grder in Kentucky.

This little band of Sisters was headad by the present Superior Mother Mary Angela who founded the schoool at White Sulphur and now living at Cardon.e, are as follows : Mothers Mary Angela, Mother Mary Agatha, Sister Mary Cecilia, Sister Mary Genevieve. With a courage, zeal and firmness characteristic of her, she with her few companions overcame all sorts of difficulties; - poverty and numberless inconveniences of kinds so that by the first of the following September, things were in fair working order.

White Sulphur and Great Crossing forms Magisterial District No. a. T. H. Allen is the Magistrate and Wm. Mefford is the Democratic Committeeman and Ben Emerson the Republican. At the November Election 1903 it gave Beckham 129 and Belknap 111.

Stamping Ground Incorporated, Jan. 24, 1834

Stamping Ground lies in the Western portion of Scott county, nine miles from Georgetown. Fur many years after it was incorporated no effect seems to have been made to make the place other than a quite little village. This was not due to rough land or for the want of wealthy citizens, because as good and as productive land can be found there and as much wealth as any village it's size in the state. The fact of the whistles of the many mills that were in operation at the time of its incorporation ceased, must have taken the sap of progress out of many of its citizens. The place has been burned downed several times, but each time more modern houses have been erected. In the past few years, however, Stamping Ground has took on new life, improvements are being made and it promises to be, if it is not already, one of the best business places in the State for a place of its size. 01 it's early history Mr. A.C. Brown wrote the following brief in the history of Tom Combs, which was published in 1882.

Early Times

land, except a small portion in the northeast, has a western slope, and possesses an admirable system of natural drainage in the numerous streams and branches which wind through it in different directions. The principal one of these is North Elkhorn, which passes through the southwest corner, receiving as tributaries McConnell's and Lecompt-e's Runs, with their numerous branches. These two streams were named respectively for William McConnell and Charles Lecompte, who as early as April, 1875, left the Monongahela country and came dawn the Ohio river to the mouth of the Kentucky, and up that stream to the Elkhorn region. They explored the country around the neighborhood of the Big Spring, but made no permanent settlement- The surface of this precinct is hilly and broken in the northern part, and undulating in the southern. The soil partakes of the character of the rest of the county, though varying in fertility in different localities. The usual faint products and stock are raised and exported, and of late considerable attention has been paid to the culture of tobacco, which bids fair to soon become the staple crop. The timber consists mainly of oak. ash, poplar, walnut, maple and elm.

The first road through this precinct was the Georgetown & Cincinnati road, which was cut out about 1790. At present many of the roads are macadamized, the principal through pi'ko being the one from Georgetown through Stamping Ground to the Owen county line. There are several cross pikes which serve as good outlets to this main thoroughfare The streams are bridged at the deepest fords by substantial wooden bridges.

It is not known exactly when the first settlement was made within the limit included in this chapter. Anthony Lindsay, whose family is still represented in the precinct by William 0- Calvert. John Lindsay and Mrs. Robert Sprake, all of whom are his grandchildren, built a fort or station near Stamping Ground about 1790. Mr. W O. Calvert states that he remembers seeing a few posts of the old fort which were left standing by his mother, who was a daughter of Anthony Lindsay. This fort, being near the great thoroughfare from Georgetown to the Ohio river, was a regular stopping place for all travelers-

Thomas Herndon and Cornelius Duvall settled on Mc- Connell's Run about the same time - 1790. In this immediate neighborhood there sprung up a school Quite early, and in 1795 a church was organized near Stamping Ground, by the Baptist denomination. This church, first called McConnell s church, was organized by Rev. Ambrose Dudley and 'William Cave. It was rebuilt in 1899 and again in 1858. It is now one of the best country churches in the county The congregation has lately purchased a parsonage at a cost of $1 CC0. '1 l.e church roll now numbers 275 members, with a flourishing Sunday school of 100 pupils. The following are the names of the thirty-five original members: Elijah Craig, Rhodes Smith, John Hawkins, John Payne, Jacob Martin, Thomas II erndon, John Scott. James Key. Richard Sebree, Joseph Wiley, Daniel Baldwin, Benjamin Branham, John Cook, John Brock, Jesse Hambriek, Hannah Scott, Mary Herndon. Vinson Smith, Nelly Branham, Ann Baldwin, Deborah Stewart, Sarah Martin, Susan O'Banner, Lydia Hambriek. Mary Ficklin, Elizabeth Key, Elizabeth Craig, Jane Cook, Ann Threlkeld, Nathaniel Mothershead, Toliver C'raig, Thomas Ficklin, E. Sebree, Ruth Mothershead and Sarah

Among the noted preachers who have mini.-tered to the congregation since its organization may be mentioned Elijah Craig, Lewis Craig, William Hickman, Jacob C'reath, Janies Suggetts, Samuel Trott, Theodrick Bolivar, Silas Noel, J- D. Black, George Hunt, John S. Waller, E. D. Isbell, A. C. Graves, R- M. Dudley, T. J. Stevenson and J- A. Booth, the present pastor.

The Christian church at Stamping Ground was oiganized by Elder John T. Johnson. They worship in a substantial frame house, and have a large and increasing congregation-

"stamp" the ground as they stood under the shade of the trees. The village being the largest in the precinct, naturally enough gave the name to the precinct itself. It now contains three hundred inhabitants, supports four stores, two blacksmith shops, one school, under the management of W- H. Cooper, and containing some forty-five pupils. One distillery, one hotel, one undertaker, one photographer, four physicians, two churches and one colored school and church, one Masonic Lodge, No. 203, and one woolen factory. The first Post Office in Stamping Ground was established in 1814, with Alex. Bradford as Postmaster, an office now filled by J, H, Gatewood.

The distillery, now owned and run by Crigler & Criglcr, was first erected for a woolen mill in 1864 by McMillan & Wright. It was turned into a distillery in 1868 by Robert Samuels & Co,

The woolen mill, now owned and run by Wright & Brother, was first erected in 1844, by A. G. Goodman and used as a college till about 1854, when it was turned into a woolen mill by E. R- Wright, the father of the present owners. Skinnersburg, on the eastern border, and Minorsville, in fhe north, are villages of less importance.

Buffalo Spring 511

The village of Stamping Ground takes its name from the fact that in the first settlement of the country the buffalo used to congregate at the salt springs at this place and

A Town Of The Sixth Class

Stamping Ground is a Sixth Class Town, and i f the thrifty merchants, property holders, and the citizens, in general, will continue the push as they have done in the past year. Stamping Ground will soon take the rank of a Fourth Class City. It has a Marshal, a Board of Trustees, and while there is no tax levy for municipal purposes, still the town has taken on this growth, and it's officials making these emprovements. It is done in this way: The town has two saloons , each of which pay $500 annually putting putting $1000 each year in the treasury. While the Famous Old Ruffalo Springs continues furnishing water for its residents as it did for their ancestors more than 100 years ago, the trustees as a matter of :rcon v i e ne/etro the" p u b lie, and fire protection, a' infihber of wells were drilled in the streets. New streets have opened, new sidewalks and many other improvements and "old Stamp" now is not what "old Stamp" was a few years ago.

Consists of five members, C. B. Roberts chairman Q. A. Jameson, W. L. Hook, J. C. Hamilton, and A. G. Goddard. Ora Jameson, City Clerk recieves $25 annually James Hook, Treasurer $25 John Richard Marshall $40 per month ; Police Judge C. T. Settle is paid by commission on fines.

A town hall recently erected on Main street at a cost of $1,500 is used as a meeting place of the Trustees as well as pubic gatherings it is a frame build, ing. The jail is near Buffalo springs. The prisoners pay their fines or else work upon the streets, Many improvements are made in this way.

Stamping Ground has a population of 600, it has 65 residences, 12 business houses, 3 hotels, 2 banks, 3churchas, Masonic Lodge A, O. U. W. Lodge, Odd Fellows Lodge, 4 rural routes, Mrs. Tom Bruner is the Postmistress. Mr. Ben Miller 90 years of age is the oldest citizen. The Marshall recieves $15 per month for keeping up the street lights, Gasoline Lights are used. A bucket brigade and fire extinguisher give fire protection.

Bank And Public School 513 Citizens' And

Among the many different business conducted at Stamping Ground are the two banks. The Citizens' Bank has been established for some years, and the People's Bank was established in 1904. Mr.

Mr. Thurman Southwortli is the cashier of the People's Bank and two better young men than he and Mr. Roberts could not be found to fill the place as cashiers. Both banks have a capital stock of §25,000 and are in a healthy condition and will continue to prosper.

People'S Banks

Three teachers are employed in the public school of Stamping Ground: Prof. James Sprake, principal; Miss Sue Viley. first assistant; and Mrs. C. T. Duvall.

The School Trustees are J. C. Hambrick, Allan Robinson, .1, B. Adams, W. H. Oldham, B, S, Calvert and W m. Gatewood 196 children are enrolled .

M'Farland Precinct

The McFarland Precinct is the Banner Precinct of Democracy in Scott County and better Democrats cannot be found who reside therein. They are Democrats, not of inheritance but from thought, principle and the teachings of Democracy. Among who is Mr. John Chas. Sharfe born in Europe in 1820 and came to this country in 1846. He traveled extensively until 1S61 when he settled at Centerville and began working at his trade as a shoemaker. In the same year he married Miss Margaret Randall and to them four children were born Charlie, William, Robert and Basil Duke. He says while at Centerville he made the first pair of shoes tor Mrs. 0 W. Gaines nee Mary Agnes Collins and continued to make all she wore. He lived in Georgetown for years, but now has a good home in McFarland and expects to remain and continue the cause of Democracy.

If the country was searched a move honorable gentleman, abetter Democrat, and a more devout Christian, than Mr- Jonathan Lancaster could not be found- He was born near Sadieville in 1840and is now in his66th year. His father was James Lancaster. Mr, Lancaster has always lived in Scott county, having resided at Josephine since 1873, He has been a dealer in land, farmer and stock raiser, and has accumulated considerable wealth. He has five children among whom are Charles T- who is a physician and resides in Mc- Farland precinct where he enjoys a large practice Squire who resides in Georgetown and James Robert, who is the County School Superintendent. Mr. Lancaster's mother before her marriage was a Miss Nelson and a Virginian. Mr. Lancaster has always been a Democrat. never failed to vote in a primary or regular election. He supported Greely. There are very few citizens like Mr. Lancaster and Scott county is glad to claim him her son.

Skull Buster Church By Jonathan Lancaster

Josephine was established about the year 1881. some claiming that it was named in honor of Mrs. Nancy Jose phine Merrill and others that it was named by the Postoffice department.

James Jackson was the first postmaster, He was succeeded by N. D. Redding, and Reddii g by C. D. Merrel and Merrel by H. E. James and James by J. E. Sharp and Sharp by PHarwick-

Griffith and N. D- Redding established tiie first General Merchandise store of any note in the year of 1883. They occupied a house built and owned by Jonathan Lancaster. They continued partners until the year 1885 when Griffith sold his interest to Redding. Redding continued the business until 1888 when he built a'new house and continued to sell goods until 1890, closing out his stock just a few weeks before he died May 18th, 1890. He owned and operated a leaf tobacco warehouse which was a great accommodation to the farmers of the community as he would take leans on their growing crops and furnished them with merchandise. Pie was very successful with his business.

Other men who have sold goods at Josephine were Mat Slatten. Barney Gross, C, IJ- Merrel, H. E. Jones, Bud Ratcliff, James Merrel, Harwick & Harkins and P. Harwick the last named being the most successful of any of those except Redding.

Josephine has 2 stores and 2 blacksmith shops, one of which is conducted by G, D. Warnock and the other French. Janathan Lancaster, R. M. Warnick, A. J. Marshall, John L. Jackson, Francis Michal. John and Mace Copage, A. G, Covington, R. H. Risk are thrifty'and well-to-do farmers in the vicinity of Josephine.

By Edward Stockdell

HE Christian Church at Corinth, Lytle's Fork, was estab- / ~t lished some time between 1837 and 184 2. The hist cturc erected was a log building about 16 by 18 feet with one door and that a very low one. The church w ent by the name of "Skull-buster" for a long time. The way it got its name was by Mr. John Cartenhour, w ho died just a shorttimesince. A young man and a friend, a very tall man, was entering the house together and the tall man struck his head against the cap of the door and Mr. Cartenhour remarked to him, to look out or he would "bust his skull", hence the name ''Skull-buster".

The present house was erected about the year 1S59. Rober Whitter, Sr., (known as Dad Whitter) who was thrown from a horse and was killed at the age of 90 years, paid for the building out of his own money, A carpenter by the name of Obedia Wallace erected the building; aman named Lincoln plastered it; and Robert Jones Christened it by calling the house Dad's Chapel and Wallace's botch. Elder P. II. Whitter was pastor for years. Since his death several different preachers have had care of the church. Elder John Foster, an old soldier, who served in the war with Mexico, is the present pastor.

The First Post Office established in the precinct was at Griffie's Mills, and Simeon Griffie was post master. It was established in 1852 by the influence of the representative in Congress, John C. Hreckinridge, but it was discontinued in 1861, when the postmaster was arrested and taken to Camp Chase as a political prisoner. There is no Post Office in this precinct at the present time. The mail being delivered to nearly all of the precinct by rural mail carriers.

Porter Precinct

0 LITER lies in the Northwestern portion of the County Jjf - about 4 miles ot the Owen county line and is in Magis- T -I terial District No. 5- Ithasa School House, a Clirisra tian Chu roll twelve dwellings, a population of 53 people, W a store, a grist mill and turnpike. The inhabitants lament the fact that Porter has neither a telephone or -telegraph office. Joseph Oreen is the Magistrate and .1 T. Wright, the Democratic Committeeman and S. T. Penn, the Republican- In November election of 1903 the precinct gave Beckham 95 and Belknap 37 votes.

This is one of the largest precincts in the County. Prior to the establishments ot the Rural Routes ihere were Postoffices at Biddle and Long Lick in this precinct. Long Lick was given this name because of the Buffalos congregating there in herds licking the salt rock. The salt water around Long Lick now is plentiful and there is ever reason to believe that some day valuable mineral writer will be found there in great quanities. A number of wells have been drilled and in a number of instances r 'me of the finest water has been struck that a human ever drank. There is just a sufficient amount of salt in it to make it fine to drink and the more one drinks the more he wants. No annalyisis of the water has been made.

Litle S Fork

That division of Scott County known as Lytie's Fork, as it is most generally called, adjoins t lie Owen County line on the northwest. The Stamping Ground touches it on the southwestern border; Georgetown on the south, and Turkey Foot on the east, complete the boundary.

Lytle's Fork of Eagle Creek, with its tributaries, Indian Creek, Lake's and Hess' Branch, takes a tortuous northerly course through the center of the precinct. The general slope of the great majority of the land is with the course of this creek, the water-shed between it and the waters of Elkhorn being near the southern border of the precinct.

The surface in the northern part is considerably broken and hilly. In the south the land is still uneven and rolling, but the breadth of the ridges afford arable fields of larger size. The soil, though subject to the usual washing away of a hilly country, is yet fertile in character, being a part the Silurian formation, and is admirably adapted to the culture of tobacco, wheat corn and other staple products.

The timber growth consists of pine, chestnut, the usual varieties of oak, linn, sycamore, white and black history, beech, sugar-tree and persimmon, the last, as its name (Diospyros - fruit of the gods) implies, being much valued for its fruit.

Little is known of the settlement of this precinct prior to the year 1790. Near that time a settlement was made on Little Eagle Greek, by Col. John Stone, on land now owned by William Wiggington. One of Col. Stones grand-children, Mr. B. Hall, is still a resident of the ccunty. About the same year (1790) Daniel Gano, settled on the farm. On a branch of little Eagle, and near Salem Meeting- House may still be seen the remains of his old house. He was the youngest Captain of the Revolutionary war having command of a company of artilery. He lined many of the guns used in the siege of Quebec. When they were making their assault, he remarked that there was one cannon left loaded. An old drunken Irish soldier, hearing him, said "Give her one more kick." By its discharge, Gen. Richard Montgomery was killed, and so great was the dismay caused in the American ranks by this fatal disaster that the success of the assault was frustrated. Among the early settlers may also be mentioned John Harwood, William Boyce (from Delaware), and Obadiah Ellis (from Baltimore), Paris and William Griffith (from Delaware); all of the above came out I and settle. 1 here not far from the year 1790.

Early History Long Lick Baptist Church

Lin the early times the majority of the people did not know the purpose for which churches were established and in many places there was more curiosity awakened than there was interest in the saving of souls. The notes copied from the old records of the church and furnished for this history by Mr. Edward Stockdell bear us out in the above statement,]

It appears that John Rees was the first pastor, March, 1805; elected Brother Edward Shearley, clerk; received by experience Isaac Smith and Anna Smith, April, 1805; received by letter. John Vawton and John Lucas; appointed Arge Shirley, Solin Vawton and John Lucas to prepare rules for the church; Brother Arge Shirley chosen deacon.

May, 1805 - Agree to build meeting house as large as they can. July, 1805 - appointed Brethren John Vawton and John Lucas to bear letter to Association and apply for admittance. August, 1805 - agree that next meeting be a communion session. September, 1805 - allowed Brother John Vawton twenty-one shillings for table.

1805. - It appears from tlie'records that John Rees and Lambert Vawton served the church as preachers, June, 1805, agree to pay fifteen shillings for chinking mud with rock and plastering with lime the meeting house below the round logs and above with wood and mortar; called Brother James Suggett.

August 16, 1806. - Brother Elides Shirley set forward to exercise his gift in public in bounds of in all charges brought before the church. * * * * * * *

February, 1816 - Called Brother Lambert. June - Brother Lambert accepted call; agreed to meet three Thursdays in month for fasting and prayer. September, 1816 - L. Shirley appointed deacon ; appointed Brother Cobb to act in behalf of church in a lawsuit between us and Ballard. November, 1816 - agree to tolerate Brother John Wakefield to sing, pray and exhort in bounds of church.

June, 1817. - Requested Brother John Foster to preach. Brother Isaac Smith appointed singing clerk. October, 1817 - Called for help to ordain Brother Foster and at next meeting he was ordained by Brethren Suggett and Finklin and his ordination certified by the County Clerk.

January, 1819 - Agree to move the church to cross roads. August, 1819 - Brother Duvall to make his own appointments and preach when and where he pleases. September, 1819- Brother M. Lindan wants to know if it is right for a member of society to sign over his property to keep from paying his debts. Brother E. Shirley wants to know if it, is right for a member to go to law iwith his brother; also if it is right to sell liquor on the Sabbath day without license. Brother Lewis Smith wants to know if it is right for a member to trade offa bad note. Church says no.

April, 1820 - Brother Cornelius Duvall ordained by Brethren Field, Lambert arid Ficklin: also Brother Shirley as deacon. Call Duvall, May, 1820, preaching two Sundays in each month; requested Brother John Foster to preach once a month.

Long Lick Baptist Church Established March 3D, 1805

May, 1822 - Call Brother John Foster: accepted. A1 c'diiirnittee to cite members for failing to till their seats- July; 1822- Granted Brother John Finklin the ristht to exercise1 hite "gift.

October, f823 - Called Brother ,T. I). Black, November, accepts. January, 1824 - .7- D. Tressel led in a complaining against himself for going to the. ho'usg of" truth- 'July, .182^4- Brother J D. Blapk ordained by' fer'etlareii D. .T. Flu-ruoy and .Field, May, 1826 - Refused a member a letter for they .believe, d him under temptation.. August, 1826 - AH 'letters, to" be "written;, "The Baptist .Church of jesnp, Christ at jLong Lick."

February, 1827 - Brother /. Kirby to.pxefifise l)is gift at any time and Iplace. September. 1829 - Call Bro.tlim'.johnTip.d.er. January, 1830 - Called Brethren Black :aji-d. John. Lucas to assist him. March. 1830 - Z. Kirby to keep the house at five dollars, to be paid in trade in the fall. February, f831 - John Tinder called March, accepts., December,. 1832 - .Brother .Mjlhort called. .nbrntn

Interesting History

August, 1828 - Janies Tinder elected deacon. September, 1828 - Received Brother Jacob Garwood by letter, as he was deacon recommended from his letter condensed Set apart three Saturdays for fasting and prayer that the Lord will carry on His good work among us and preach it universally 'over the world.

July, 1833 - To commune on three Saturdays in July ard attend to foot washing. January, 1833 - Brother Wilhort agrees to preach another year. April, 1833 - The church will not appropriate any money to pay Brother Wilhort. May, 1833 - Granted Brother Tressed privilege to preach at Long Lick meeting.

January, 1834 - Brother Duvall called. April, 1834 - Brother Z. Kirby ordained by Brethren Duvall and Lucas to help Brother Duvall, May, 1834 - Brother E. Coppage made June call roll for his ordination, July: ordination postponed.

May, 1843 - Called Brother Lockwood. December, 1843 - Ordained Brother Lockwood by prayer and imposition of hands. Clerk Y.R. Pitts, prayer: Win. Craig, charge to the candidate : Rev. J. T>. Black, charge to church.

Brother B. F. Kenney, 1844, finished log house. October, 1844 - Called Brother Pitts and invited Brother Sparrow to preach. March, 1845 - called Brother William Combs. 1846 - A collection taken up to pay Brother Wm. R. Combs for his services for 1846. Brother McLoud presented an excellent Bible to the church, which he said was a present from him. Brother Thomas Smith, a young Brother at Georgetown College, sent a letter of thanks to Brother Smith. October, 1846 - Appointed Brother Isaiah Garwood, James Powers and M. K. Kirby to help constitute a church at Caney Fork.

1848 to 1854 - The back is 'so torn that it is impossible to give a correct statement, but my recollection i3 that Brother Coppage and Brother Brooks supplied the church.

December, 1856 - The church agrees to pay Brother Arnett lifty dollars, the first time the church says how much they will pay a preacher and the first time money is named in reference to paying a preacher this fifty-one years, after it was established.

January, 1859 - The clerk ordered to give Brother Arnett an order to the Elkhorn Association. July, 1859 - Received by letter Elizabeth Offutt and Mary Withers; Mary F. Covington, Nancy Jane Alsop, George Alsop and Susan Stockdell by baptism - all that are members out of thirty-one that joined at that time. August, 1859 - Gave Brother Arnett an order to the B >anl of Home Missions for twenty-five dollars.

No meeting from July, 1888, to July, 1869. Called Brother A. C. Davidson. December, 1868 - Received by letter Brethren James S. Perry, Sanford Perry and W. W Sutton.

May, 1870 - Brother Thos. Dalzell to visit different churches to raise money to build church. Brother E. II. Black assisted in raising money. June, 1870 - Appointed Brethren A. E. Stockdell, M. C. II. Kirby and E. Coppage to write history of church : book sent to Dr. Black to write history.

May, 1871 - Brother Davidson resigns care of church. September, 1871 - Calls Brother Willi am Harris: Brother Harris! requests meeting twice a month. December, 1871 - Calls for ordination of Brother Harris and set the third Saturday in January, 1872.

January 19, 187a - Report from the Stamping Ground, Dry Run and Caney churches. Dr B. Manley and Elder N. Mc- Donald, from Georgetown, proceeded to ordain Brother Harris. Brother Manley made Brother .1. (). Bane clerk.

Established March 3D, 1805

Prayer by the moderator: examination of candidates by the moderator ; ordination service hy Elder McDonald ; prayer by L. H. Salem: charge to church by Dr. Manley; hand of fellowship by counsel : benediction by candidate.

January, 1877 - Called on board for help. November, 1877 - Committee to raise money tor mission- July, 1877 - Called Brother J. T- Bastin. October, 1884 - Designed care of church. December, 1884 - Farewell sermon.

October, 1884 - Called Brother T. H. Coleman. December, 1885 - resigned; resolutions of respect. January, 1886 - Recalled. J une, 1887 - Brother Coleman resigned. Brother Morgan acted as a supply-

The Old Country Home A. E. Stockdell, At Long Lick

HE above is the home of Mr. A. E. Stockdell, on Lytle's £ I Fork, one mile east of Long Lick. The likeness of the place shows it to be the ideal, old-fashioned country home of years ago. In front of the house are members of the Stockdell family, as well as the guests, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Parker. The names of those in front of the building, from bottom to top of the picture, are: Thos. Cunningham, Mrs. Cunningham, Nannie Stockdell, Edna Stockdell, Miss Whitton, Mrs. A, E. Stockdell, A. M. Maines, Miss Mary Withers, A. E. Stockdell, Mrs. Mollie Parker, M. W. Parker, Fred Parker, Mary Gardner, servant. Mr. Stockdell is a farmer. His place is in the Northern portion of the county, and consists of what is known as "hill land." He has profited by grazing instead of cultivating his land.

The Town Of Sad1Eville Written By Prof. Joe Mulberry

mEAR a small stream that winds its way among hills which here with graceful slope and there with rugged brows overlook the smooth and gliding water; on a railway the greatest and most lucrative in the South; amid pastures of blue grass, green and rich, where the tinkling bells of the choicest herds chime to fortune's smiles; among shadowy woodlands and beautiful groves where nature's musicians sing as God hath taught them to sing; beneath the same starry-decked heaven that covers the rest of creation, yet in an atmosphere where hospitality, true and noble, blossoms and ripens into fruit of which everybody delights to partake; where democracy pure and loyal is nurtured, honored and cherished; where that good natured, big hearted lassie is "a thing of beauty and a joy forever."

The subject of the sketch is a thriving little town fifty-four miles from Cincinnati, twelve miles from Georgetown, and about thirteen miles from Cynthiana. Sadieville has been in existence about twentv-five years and has a population of about six hundred and fifty. It was incorporated in the year 1880 and named for

Mrs. Sadie Pack

The wife of the late Richard Pack, one of the most beloved and highly honored citizens of Scott county. She was, without a doubt, among the best women God ever made. She was the mother of Dr. John E. Pack, of Georgetown, and Mrs. Luke IT. Paxton, of Sadieville. She died in 1895. During the funeral services the principal business houses of Sadieville closed their doors out of respect to their dead neighbor and friend.

Sadieville Streets

The first business house erected in Sadieville is the one which is now owned and occupied by F. T. Mansfield & Co. as a dry goods and grocery store. It was built by J. W. Jones, who carried on a general merchandise business for several years. Today there are about twenty business houses in the town, all first-class in every respect- The greater number of these business houses are built with the idea of being substantial in architecture and some of them with a view of being an ornament to the town- Sadieville has perhaps more and better brick and concrete pavements than any town of its size in the State. The town is well watered and well lighted and its morals are carefully guarded.

As a shipping point Sadieville is without a doubt one of the best on the_ Southern road, In the year of i904 there were 216 cars of stock, logs and tobacco shipped, which amounted to thousands of dollars. Over $13,000 worth of rabbits, hides, produce, etc., were shipped by our merchants in 1904. As to the amount of business done by the business men of Sadieville it would be impossible to give a correct estimate, however it will be safe to say that it will compare favorably with any town of its size in the State.

The incorporators were T. J. Burgess, Douglass Stewart. T. T. Hedger and John Caley. J. W. Truitt was elected the first Police Judge and L. Penn was elected the first Marshal. Judge J. W. Truitt and J. P. Fields are about the oldest pioneers of the town, having located there when it was in its infancy.

A Busy Portion Of The City

And a thoroughfare leading to Cynthiana, showing a likeness of the Band Stand and the Public Well. Both are located at the corner of Main and Pike streets.

Almost every branch known to the ordinary commercial life of a thriving little town has from one to two representatives. Sadieville has a steady and healthy growth, is out of debt and has never levied a tax for improvement, which are all good. It has an energetic, liberal and active class of business men, a few of whom we shall mention.

Postoffice And Bridge

Since the town was incorporated in 1880 Sadieville has had three postmistresses and three postmasters, each of whom were accommodating, efficient, and made "Uncle Sam" splendid officials. We venture to say that no place the size of Sadieville, which has had the same number of postmasters who served the same numberof years, can show better records than the classic city of Eagle.

The Postoffice Building

The Postoffice building- is situated on Pike street. The first postmaster was J. W. Jones, who served four years; second, Jesse Fears, three years; third, Mrs. Annie Neale, 4 years; M. F. Griffith, four years; Miss Carrie Gano, four years; H. W. Truitt, the present efficient official, who is closing his second term, having served eight years. Two rural routes, Nos. 1 and a, have been established here. Robert Parker is the carrier on No. 1 and Richard Chowning on No. 2. Mr. Truitt says that the third route will be established by January 1st, 1906.

This bridge was built in 1901 by private subscriptions of the citizens at a cost of $200. It is 5 feet wide, 300 feet long, 50 feet high and has a high railing on both sides.

One of the safest and surest facts upon which non-residents can base an opinion of the business done in Sadieville is to note the statement of her banks, which have attained a high rank in financial circles. The present officers and directors of the Deposit Dank are T. H. Daugherty, president; W. A- Hinton, cashier; .1. W. Hamilton, assistant cashier: A D. Stevens, C. L. Smith, .1. E. Pack, W. T Hinton, directors. The present officers and directors of the Farmers' Dank arc R. E. Lee, president; G. B. Johnson, vice president; Charles Fields, cashier; L. Risk, John Gano, W. W. McCabe, directors. These banks do a general collecting and banking business, and their cashiers, who are business from the word "go" take special pride in seeing that all of their customers are satisfied.

The city is progressive, having a Jail and Court House of which any little town should be justly proud. They are built of brick and erected at a cost of nearly $2,000. Marshal J. 0. Rose has charge of the former and Judge J. B. Myers lias charge of the latter.

The Volunteer Fire Department is without a doubt one of best in the State. E- B. Braun is the Chief of the Depart ment- When the large gong, recently purchased at a cost of $50, sounds the alarm of tire the Chief, followed by all of the male citizens of the town, is soon on the spot and with hooks, ladders and buckets, owned by the Department, and extintinguishers, owned by the citizens and the town, the fiery fiend is soon at the mercy of the daring and determined individual, who is as anxious to save his neighbor's property as he woufd be to save his own- In one or two instances the boys have proven themselves heroes, saving valuable property which any sane person would have considered an impossibility.

The Temple Of Justice And Sadieville Jail

Two secret organizations, the Masons and the Knights of Pythias, add to the social and moral beauties of the town and are growing rapidly. These two organizations will, within the next few months, erect a joint business house and lodge room at a cost of $3,000 or $3,500.

Sadieville proudly boasts of a brass band, no Zobo band, but a real, live, uniformed band, playing the latest and best of music upon nickel and silver plated horns which were purchased at a costiof $250. This band was organized in June, in June, 1901, and having been under the charge and direction of that genial and excellent instructor, Prof. Edward Baldwin, since the date of its organization, it has done credit to itself and honor to the town. It is composed of the following gentlemen: Joe L. Mulberry, president: A. L. McCabe, vice president; C. S, Davis, secretary; E. P. McKenney, T. F, Sherritt, C- W. Rose, W. W- Mansfield, L. Craig, A. Lemons, W. A. Maines and Grover Maines.

Sadieville has a No. 1 flour mill equipped with the latest improvements. Being under the management of Burgess Smith, it justly receives its share of the public patronage- This mill was erected in 1894 by an organized stock company at a cost of $10,000 and is known as the Sadieville Milling Co.

A Family Of 100 Members

A LA ERY tew counties can boast of having a family of one 1 1 hundred members, and especially like the Mulberry family. Nearly every male is a Democrat and a worker for his party and every female is a Christian and a workerfor thechurch. Below will befound a likenessof

Mr. And Mrs. Jacob Mulberry

Mr. Mulberry was born near Sadieville in 1825. tie is a farmer and stock raiser. He has been twice married. In 1851 he married Lucinda Mulberry and to this union eight children were born, six of whom are living, -and are as follows: William V-, farmer: married Mary trances Burgess, March 27th, 1879. John, blacksmith; married Frankie Neal, July, 1890. Jacob, farmer; twice married - first, to Nannie Northcutt, November, 1888: second, to Lydia Dryden Giles, November, 1891. David, farmer; twice married - first, to Katie Jones, October lltli, 1893; second, to Ilettie Saylers, December 25th, 1902. Leonard, dealer in hardware; married to Essa Keller. November, 1895. Lucy, married to Arthur Lancaster, druggist, August 25, 1891. Mr. Mulberry has twenty grandchildren.

Prof. And Mrs. J. L. Mulberry

Prof. Mulberry is the Principal of the Sadieville City Schools, and it is due to him more than to anyone else that the town erected and maintains such an educational institution as this.

Sadieville Has Four Churches

There are four churches in the town - three white and one colored. Rev- A. G- Ragan is pastor of the M- E. church, Rev. W. McMillan is pastor of the Baptist church, Rev, S. W. Powell is pastor of the Christian church, and Elder P. M. Young is pastor of the colored Baptist church.

Sadieville has one public school building which is, with the exception of the public school building in Georgetown, the best in the county. It is a two-story frame building, having four rooms, and was erected in 1898 at a cost of nearly §2,500. Since its erection the district has maintained from

Drs. Baird & Henry and Dr, T. H. Daugherty look after the health of the town and surrounding community and we boast not when w'e say that their skill as practitioners is not excelled by any physician in the county-

Sadieville also boasts of having a w7eekly newspaper, the "Sunshine," which is a welcome visitor to many homes. Mr- E. B. Braun is the ow'ner, editor and publisher. Mr. Braun also deals in furs, poultry, etc., and commands a large trade- eight to nine months school in a year, enrolling from 100 to 150 pupils during each session, and employing two and three teachers within the past four years- Sadieville public schools have granted diplomas to twenty-three pupils, many of whom are now filling places of honor and trust. Prof. Joe L- Mulberry is principal of the school, having held the position for sixteen suaaisi ye years. Prof. Edward Baldwin is the present assistant. The school trustees are W. A. Maines, chairman, ,T. 0- Rose and T, J. Burgess.

The Beautiful Cottage Of J. W, Hamilton On Vine

Sadieville being so progressive and has so many enterprises that Prof. Mulberry overlooked the fact of its many pretty residences. A much more suitable place could have been laid off for the town, as the ground lies badly and very uneven, speaking from a business point of view, but from a standpoint of beauty and wealth, it is superb. Many of the passengers on the Queen & Crescent trains never fail to mention this fact.

HERE and there on every hill top stands a freshly painted home surrounded with sloping hills carpeted with bluegrass, a home of comfort, of happiness, of love, with the latch string on the outside, and the occupants standing with open arms, their big hearts beating with joy and their hands extended to bid you welcome. Mr' Polk Fields, it is said, erected the first house in Sadieville. A likeness of Ex-Sheriff McCabe's home and also the one of John Will Hamilton, bookkeeper in the bank, are see on this page. A few of the others who have beautiful residences are. R. E. Lee, L. Risk, G. T. Nelson, G. B. Johnson, R- H. McCabe, T. H. Daugherty, W. H. McCabe.

The Home On Vine Street Of

J. P., Fields built the first house in Sadieville in 1877. 1 was a one and a half story frame on Vine street, and from thi: one house in 1877, both dwellings and business blocks havt been erected until now, in 1905, Sadieville stands without ai equal lit PQint ot business and as a place to live more so that ayy, other tow.,11 on the Queen A Crescent road. The member: dt the Board of Trustees are as follows: A. Lancaster, W

Thos. J. Burgess

HE above is a likeness of Mr. Thos. J. Burgess, one of £1 the wealthiest men, one of the largest landowners, and deals heavily in live stock and tobacco and has made a great success. In 1904 it was reported that he made S30.000 on tobacco. He owns 3.916 acres of land. His wealth is known to no one but himself, but is approximated at several hundred thousands of dollars. He possesses every qualification of a business man and being a liberal buyer his value to the people in that portion of the county cannot be estimated- He resides on his farm near Sadieville, of which place he was one of the incorporators. He married Miss Josephine Pack, daughter of the late Richard Pack, and to this union four children were born - Miranda, Elizabeth. Laura and Sadie.

Who was born near the banks of Little Eagle, and who is the Principal of the City School, is Prof. Mulberry. He is the son of William and Elizabeth Mulberry, and his wife is the daughter of the late James and Margaret Northcutt. Prof. Mulberry's father died some years ago. The Professor is a self-made young man and began hustilng for himself early in life. He dttended the common schools until he was 16 years old, after which he taught a subscription school for a year. He then attended Georgetown College for several years- In 1896 he resumed his duties as a teacher at Sadieville and has taught there ever since. The people of that community know him as a gentleman, as a scholar and as a teacher possessing the ability and so well qualified that he is today the principal of one of the largest schools in the county outside of Georgetown. His value as a teacher can hardly be estimated, as his work in the careful training of his pupils and popularity are sufficient evidence of the fact- He has this to say of the business men of Sadieville :

One of the most energetic and succcessful business men of -Sadieville is Mr. G. B. Johnson. Mr. Johnson runs a general merchandise store and is one of the strongest candidates for the patronage of the public that can be found in the town.

Another man in the whirl and confusion of mercantile life is Mr. R. E. Lee. Mr. Lee keeps a general store. Possessing that energy and pluck that all business men must have "Polly" commands his share of the public patronage.

T. E. Sherritt is another man who lives in the jostle and hum of mercantile life. Tom keeps a full line of dry goods, groceries and notions, and although young in the business he has, by energy and push, proven that he is well fitted for the business and commands a large trade.

Another man in the general merchandise list is M. FMansfield- Mr. Mansfield is a close student in all matters pertaining to his business, understanding it in every detail, and by close attention to business affairs receives his share of trade.

A. Lancaster, our popular druggist, is a young man of fine business qualities! He handles a stock of goods which covers every conceivable article found in a first-class drug store.

Sadie ville is represented in the hardware business by Mr. L. Mulberry. Mr, Mulberry is enjoying a large trade and is at home in his new and spacious brick building and keeps a full line of hardware and lumber, also saddles, harness, etc. "Rusty" is a careful buyer, quick sales and small profits being his motto.

Another representative in the hardware business is Mr. Russell Beard. Mr. Beard has just started in his new business and expects to handle a full line of everything usually found in a first-class hardware store.

Mr. .1, K. Northcutt has been Sadieville's representative in the furniture and undertaking business until recently. On account of sickness he sold out to Wm. A. Hinton.

The livery business of Sadieville has two representatives, J. T. Mulberry and W- 0. Falconer. These gentlemen have the pluck and push that peculiarly fits them for their business. Anyone stopping at Sadieville desirous of taking a ride or a drive to the country can find any kind of accommodation at the stables of Mr. Mulberry and Mr. Falconer.

In the blacksmith and general repairing business Sadieville has three representatives, W. A. Maines. A. B. Davis and B. T. Covington. These gentlemen have by quiet, but none the less persistent efforts, built up a trade of which they should be proud.

J. P. Crosth waite, Sadieville's clever jeweler, is active and energetic and a close student in all matters pertaining to his business, having learned it in the hard, stern school of practical experience.

Another of Sadieville's wide-awake business men is J. P. Lemon. Mr. Lemon runs a small grocery, and also deals in produce, hides, etc. He commands a large trade.

Three saloons in Sadieville pay an annual revenue to the town of nearly $1,100. The proprietors of these saloons, Messrs, L- Risk, J. 0 Rose and Price & Davis are gentlemen of the first rank an 1 by their energy and push do a prosperous business.

Now, we have, perhaps, overstepped the alloted space, so we shall close by adding that this short description of Sadieville is not intended to personify all that is beautiful, and these short biographical sketches of her citizens are not intended to elevate them above the rest of the human race. Sadieville is lacking in many respects and her citizens are not without their many faults, We only desire to show our readers that it is not a ''bunk city," No half-driven nails are left to rust in a few old skeleton buildidgs: no bricks lay unmortised in half finished walls, and but faw tenantless houses stand here and there like the phantoms of departed hope. We know, Mr. Editor, that the pleasing and the beautiful of this world differ in thought and style as the stars differ from one another in glory. There is a pleasure for every eye, a style for every taste.

- Little can be gained of the early history of this precint. Stonewall lies on the old Cincinnati pike 15 miles North of Georgetown. It is said a tavern was kept there in the days of The Stage Coach and that it was named for Stonewall Jackson. It is Democratic and will always be so as long as such

The village of Turkeyfoot is a small collection of houses, and contains a store, a blacksmith shop, church. The place was settled about the year 1790, by William Vance, as already noted.

The early settlers William Vance, Ashe Hinton Benjamin Peck, Edward Burgess, Peter Adtle. John Gibson, Patrick Watson, John and P. Hyles, Connelious Butler, James Sutton, Joshua Murphy, Joseph Leach and others.

The first road through Turkeyfoot was known as the "Turkeyfoot road," and ran from Harrison County through the little hamlet of Turkeyfoot to Georgetown and was laid out about the year 1795.

Brief Written By Perrin In 1882

Newtown lies in the Southeast part of Scott county and is bounded on the north by the Cynthiana and Georgetown road, on the East by the Bourbon and Fayette county lines, on the west by the Lexington and Newtown pike and Oxford road, and on the South by the Fayette county line. Its surface is rolling or undulating and is fine blue-grass land The original timber was walnut, sugar maple, ash, cherry, hickory and oak, principally the latter- The principle streams are Cherry and Boyd-s Run North Elkhorn and Little Elkhorn, which drain the land well, and afford an abundance of stock water. The principal pursuits are farming and stock raising and a number of fine farms are located in this section. The people are industrous, honorable and enterprising and with all educated and intelligent.

Among the early settlers of Newtown Precinct were Nelson and Clifton Smith, James Parks. Samuel Walker, James McCracky, Austin Bradford. George Hume. George Henry, John Wallace, Newton Cannon and Daniel Fluruoy, It is probable that settlements were made as early as 1775 in this precinct. The first and only mill ever in the precinct wras or Is, known as Lemon's Mill on the north Elkhorn. and was built by Joshua Leathers. A tannery was established in a very early day by Joseph Moring. but it has long since passed away with other relics o-f the "by gones." The first public road through the precinct was the Lexington and Newtown road, And was also the first that was madadamized. The converting of it into a pike was begun in 1845, and the work was completed in 1852. The Paris and Georgetown pike which passes through the precinct was'alsobegun in 1849and finished in 1852. The Leesburg and Newtown pike was builtlin 1857- The first bridges were built by the turnpike companies and were wooden structures.

The precinct is well supplied with churches. The Methodist Church was organized about the year 1804 by Anthony Huston and others. The original building was a wooden structure and was burned in 1849. It was rebuilt in 1852, of brick at a cost of about $1,000.

The present membership is small. The Presbyterian church was organized in 1§09 as the Crerry Spring Presbyterian Church and had for its first pastor Rev. John Lyle. The orignal Elders wer John Scroggins. John A. Miller and Daniel Torrence.

The Christian Church at Newtown was organized in 1856 by Elder John A. Gano. The church edifice is of brick and is a good comfortable building, Its original membership was about the same as that maintained at present. A flourshing Sunday school is supported, and is the only one In the precinct.

The first school taught in the peecinct was by Nelson Smith Esq-, one of the early settlers, who took up a school for the purpose of teaching his own children, and as there was no person in the immediate settlement at that time competent to take charge of a school. Mr Smith opened a School. The first store was opened by Martin Bates, who kept a general variety of goods. A shoe shop was opened by a man named Johnson, and a blacksmith shop by Billy Anderson.

Newtown is a rather quiet unasumming community, and has no very thrilling history. Its people move on in the even tenor of their way attend to their own business and leave others to do the same. No railroad traverse the precinct disturbing the people with the screeching of their locomotives and the rumbling of their trains, but everything is done in the good-old-way of the fathers - Perrin.

'Squire Hardin Lucas, son of Col. John and Mrs. Laetitia. 'Square Lucas, first saw the light of day in Harison county, Oct. 9th, 1845. Moved to Scott county in March, 1871, near Newtown, where he now resides. Has been twice married, first wife was Miss Sallie C. Kendall, of Bourbon county, married Oct., 1871. In Sept., 1884, married Miss Laura Moore, of Georgetown. Has been blessed with three children, two now living, viz: Mrs. David Coleman Gentry, of Fayette County, and Harry Hardin Lucas. Was Justice of Peace fourteen years, and is now a happy tiller of the soil. In the words of another he is want to say:

The Newtown Precinct 531 A Prominent Physician

Dr. A. B, Coons, born Nov- 6th, I860, in Henry county, sen of Reuben Coons and Martha Coons (nee Skillman), of Trimble county, Ky. Parents moved to Oldham county in I87O, where he was educated. He studied medicine at Louisville Medical Collage and Kentucky School of Medicine of Louisville, and graduated from the latter College, June 22, 1883. Practiced medicine in Oldham county, and April 2,1890, married Miss Mamie G- Smith, daughter of Col. Thos. C. Smith and Mrs- Willie J. Smith (nee Miss Willie McCrosky, of Jessemine county, Ky.). Miss Mamie G. Smith was born in Henry county, Ky., and after the Public School course attended Home College, of Campbellsburg, Henry county, and graduated from that Institution June, 1888. Dr. and Mrs. Coons have one daughter, Ethel L. Coons, born April 16, 1891. They moved to Newtown, Scott county, Feb. 1st, 1899-

The old building that was erected for in which the first general merchandise store was conducted is still standing, but is almost a wreck- It is used now as a tobacco barn, Newtown, however, is the same as it was thirty years ago - a quiet little village with two churches, a store and a blacksmith shop- The Frankfort and Cincinnati railroad passes through the place, and Newtown is a great corn shipping point. Much of the land lying around Newtown is "the cream of the earth," The Carrick place of hundreds of acres is close to Newtown,

The large stock farm, Windermere, with its beautiful and costly old Colonal Mansion of Mr. A. L, Ferguson's, is in this precinct. Hammond, the son of Hanover, stands at the head of the stud on this farm. There are a number of other large places, but space is too limited forevena mention. Newtown and Oxford composes Magisterial District No, 7. 'Squire Joseph Ward is the Magistrate and makes an exceptional good Magistrate. He should be: because the one, S- H. Lucas, whom he succeeded, was one of the most conservative and pains-taking "servants of the public", who came nearer complying with the oath he had taken than any 'Squire that has ever been elected by the people to fill the place as Magistrate.

Some twenty-five or thirty years ago considerable whisky was sold at Newtown, which caused considerable trouble, and, by the appeal of a great many of its citizens, a special act was passed by the General Assembly of Kentucky, prohibiting the issuing of county license for the sale of of liquors in that place. There is nothing like that now: as Newtown can boast of her citizenship and conduct.

Oxford Has Had Many Names

In part the History of Four Counties gives the names of the pioneers. The first pioneers or settlers were Daniel Boone and Wm. Bryan, who built a cabin near Miller's Run, on the land now owned by Mr. Chas. Hall.

Oxford was settled in an early day, but of its pioneers little is known as they came when the country was an unknown wilderness, swarming with wild beasts and savages. The pioneer of Oxford, was Jesse Browning who settled one mile northeast of the village, on land now owned by Willis Gunnell. Charles Hamilton was one of the earliest settlers, and located about a quarter of a mile north of the present village of Oxford.

The first roads through the precinct were made upon the early Indian trails through the forests. These were, at first, sufficient for the pioneer's train of pack-horses, but when wagons were introduced these trails were cut out to admit their passage.

The first and the only mill said to have been built in the precinct is owneb by D. P. Moore, and has been in operation but a short time. It is a strem gristmill, and is located on tee Muddy Ford &Dry Run road.

The village of Oxford, five miles from Georgetown was laid out and settled by a man named Patterson, who owned the surrounding land. The place was first known as Patterson's Cross Road, and as proprietors changed the name changed successively that of Burkley's Cross Roads, Marion Cross Roads and finally Oxford, the name i t now bears. Where and from whence this famous name was reoieved, it being that of one of the most distinguished spots in England, our authority fails to state. Although never as renowned in hiotory as its English namesake, yet, if all reports are true concerning its earlier career, it was once a place of rather widespread notoriety. But within the past few years the beneficial efforts of local option has metamorphosed it into a quiet, respectable and prosperous village.

The oldest tavern, and only one ever in the place was kept by Hart Boswell, it was a brick structure and is still standing, a relic of the "by-gones." The first stores were kept respectively by B. P. Anderson Cary Ward, Glenn Rickerson, Cannon & McDaniel, etc., and were of the class usually kept in small country villages in an early day, and came under the head of general merchandise. A man named Bailey kept a tailor-shop here some twenty years or more. Shoe shops blacksmith and wood simps were among the early industries of Oxford Village.

In 1881, the building was handsomely repaired and refitted, under the pastorate of Elder C. T. Forscutt. an Australian by birth, who was largely instrumental in its improvement.

Providence Presbyterian Church was organized, about the year 1835, by Rev. Forsythe. Among the original members were Messrs Gray, Polk, R. W. barclay and Mr. Hamilton.

Among the prominent farmers of Oxford is Mr. Walter Shropshire, who was born in Bourbon county, Dec. 27, 1843. His father was James H Shropshire; born Aug. 25, 1808; occupation, a farmer; maiden name of his mother was Maria L Harcourt; born in Bourbon county April 27, 1815; died Dec. 30, 1852; parents had nine children, eight of whom are living; was educated in Bourbon county, and began life in the business of farming; was married in Scott county, Nov 21, 1871; maiden name of his wife was Rebecca F. Sutphin, born in Baton Rouge, La., March 13, 1851. Her father was John T. Sutphin, horn in Kentucky in 1820, in Scott county; her mother Ann L. Flournoy, was born in Fayette county. Feb. 16 1826. He has been in the business of farming and breeding fine cattle and horses. He enlisted in Co. A. Breckin. ridge's 9th Kentucky Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Lawrence Jones. C. S. A. Mr. Shropshire was twice married. Three children were born to him by his first wife two of which are living Earl Flournoy a farmer who married Miss Anna tVeathers an,} now reside in Fayette county and a daughter Miss Anna Mae Shropshire. His first wife died May 15th 18S6 and ISS7 he married Susan Mariah Shropshire. Mr. Shropshire is the owner of a fine farm - Westlake - near Oxford.

The Poor House

|yU 7T OST of the counties in the State pay little or no attention to provide homes for worthy tin- I Y I fortunate citizens, but such is not the case in LA Scott county. This county has had three poor houses; the first farm was purchased about 1822, but we cannot find either records or old citizens stating where it was located. In I867 the county purchased a farm near Biddle. The first keeper was F. K. Holland, and the present Superintendent is Wm. Adair.

The old farm contained 213 acres and was sold in 1903 to Thos. Penn, Ex-Circuit Clerk, for $2,ooo. The county purchased a more suitable place from the late T. T. Hedger. The old farm contained several good houses, one of which was practically new, and had been built at a cost to the county at $2,500. It had several other houses on it, being well fenced and an abundance of water. When this farm was first purchased it had a great deal of timber on it, but it was all cut off and the ground worked so long that it would not have raised black-eyed peas. In recent years the county had to furnish the keeper a house, gave him whatever he made off of the place and allowed him $90 per year for furnishing each inmate with fuel, food and clothes. There were generally about 20 inmates. The keepers were Joshua Jones, Asa South--orth, Bellfield Glass W. R. Wright, Jack Adams and William Adair.

An Inmate For 36 Years Laura Davis

All of her children have been given away, and those who have secured them say they make fine servants. Strange to say, but it is true, that she is the happiest human being on earth.

Laura Davis, a negro woman, has been an inmate for more than 36 years and was never off of that place until she was moved to the new farm. Laura is a deformed negro woman and never had the use of her limbs and arms, still she is the mother of seven children. She is 47 years old, was born and reared Payne's Depot and sent to the poor house when she was 11 years old. Below will be found a perfect likeness of her made from a photograph standing on the porch of the house for colored inmates.

Keeping Of Paupers

From 1792 to 1821 no provision had been made for County Poor Houses and the County Court at a session held in i7f)'2 ordered that $36 be paid annually for the keeping of any pauper by any resident of the county.

Claim Allowed

At a court held in 18O3 the following order was made: ''Ordered that John Cavender a poor person who is not able to support himself, be allowed 8 pounds the sheriff be directed to pay him the same, if so much money remains in his funds unappropriated."

The McCracken Fund proved of great benefit to the poor, and ot which there has been considerable interest manifested. Mr. McCracken died in 1835. and his will was as follows;

My executors hereafter named, shall sell at public sale on such credits as they may think best my whole estate, consisting of personal property, and the farm on which I live, and I hereby inform my executors to make such deeds or titles as the case may require, and I hereby will and direct, that after paying my just debts and legacies aforesaid, all the money arising from the sale of my estate as before directed shall be paid over by my executors to the County Court of Scott county, or such person or persons, as shall be appointed by them and the same shall forever be considered and constitute a fund, vested in the said County Court, who are hereby appointed trustees thereof, so to dispose and manage the same as may seem to them most sale and profitable, and one-third part of the proceeds and profits of the funds (which shall be known and styled the McCracken fund) shall be constantly and perpetually applied to increase and augument the principal thereof, and subject to no other appropriation, the remaining two-thirds of the profits of said fund, shall from time to time as they may accrue be applied and expended by the said court or under their direction to alleviating the misfortunes, and bettering the conditions of such poor and indigent persons as shall seem to the said court to present the strongest claim on their charity and benevolence.

Appointed Executors

And I hereby appoint my neighbors and friends James Patterson, Asa Payne and Thomas Daugherty my executors of this my last will and testament, and having the most entire confidence in them, it is my wish that they shall not be required to give security of any kind for the faithful discharge of their duties as such.

The Sale Of The Land

The land was first sold to Alfred Edmonson for $75.59 per acre, who made first payment thereon amounting to about $i300, and failing to make any further payment the executors proceeded to resell the land when Henry Payne became the purchaser at $30.25 per acre on time. The place contained about 51 acres. Deed was made to W. F. Patterson, Aug. 1844 who afterwards sold to Joseph Patterson.

County Infirmary 535

The county received from McCracken $2,899.25, which was under rules, adopted by the County Court at its September term 1843 placed in the hands of Benj. E. Glass as agent (or trustee) of the fund to place out at interest in loans not to exceed $500 and not to be less than $200, to be secured by first mortgage and subject to the approval of a committee to fix valuation and make necessary investigation. This committee as first cons itutes was composed of James Wilson, W. McMillan and the County Attorney.

Invested In Bank Stock

In 1851 the money was called in and invested in stock in the Branch of Farmers Bank at Georgetown, Ky., which was invested in for many years thereafter, until the Farmers Bink went into liquidation, when the county had as belonging to this McCracken fund 96 shares of stock. The fund now appropriated $8000 the bulk cf which is loaned by the County Court to the Fiscal Court of Scott county and secured by a mortgage upon the Poor Farm of Scott county.

Beeri Glass Appointed Agent

Beeri C. Glass received a good education in the best schools and academies in the county, and made his first step in life as a teacher. January 20 1846, he was appointed agent of the McCracken Fund. Under the old State Constitution he was Sheriff of Scott county, but had lit" le desire for political positiom. In 1847 he removed to Georgetown, where he, continued to reside during his life. May 17, 1848, he was appointed one of the Commissioners to lay out Scott county into eight election precincts. November 19, 1849, he was appointed C-ounty Trea urer. He contributed largely to the organization of Georgetown College, and was one of its active managing Trustees, and was connected with the Board of Trustees during his life. In I852 he united with the Baptist church. On November 15, 1858, he resigned both the agency of the McCracken Fund and the office of County Treasurer. He was one of the Trustees of Georgetown for several years, and held various positions oi trust in the community. Mr. Glass was married in 1847 to Miss Margaret A. Kenney, daughter of Joseph B. Kenney, a promiuent citizen of Georgetown, a lady of great personal and social worth, who still survives him. Their only child, Victor Kenney Glass, married Miss Bettie Force, of Georgetown, and resides in that place.

Judge Rhoton, Agent The Location Of Place

The old McCracken place is located in the South-western portion of Scott connty on the waters of South Elkhorn, and is a part of what is now known as the Patterson land.

The Present Farm

In H the County Court purchased a farm from the late T. T. Hedger, near Kinkead, containing 180 acres at $75 per acre. A Superintendent and his wife are employed at a salary of $150 annually. Two new houses have been built and the farm is self-sustaining. This was a good investment, for several of the Magistrates have said that they could sell the place at a big profit. The Committee that purchased the farm was composed of three Magistrates - J. K. Northcutt, Jos. Ward and S. B. Triplett.

Oldest Negro Woman Mari Ah Wheeler

The above i; a likeness of Maria Wheeler, who was the slave of the first Jailer of Scott county, James Crawford. She is an inmate of the County Infirmary. She was born at the first jail on the public square, and says she is over loo years old, and from her picture no one would doubt her age. She is a little woman not over five feet high, and will weigh not over 90 pounds. She is yet active and has use of all her limbs. She walks to town often. The Infirmary is about 5 miles from town and she walks the distance in less than 3 hours. This picture was made of her on the County Farm in February 1905. She is sitting in a rocking chair under a large locust.

The Magistrates have been careful in the selection of keepers and *he attending physicians and in each case the inmates have been carefully cared for in sickness and always provided with sufficient food, fuel and clothes. While the old farm was not a place of beauty or of great value, upon it were some well built houses, good cisterns and the inmates were all comfortably kept. The present physician of the Infirmary is Dr. F. C. Collins, whose likeness appears below.

Dr. F. C. Collins Aged Citizens 537

Was born in Kenton county and is the son of R. T. Collins of Pendleton county. He is a graduate of a noted College in Danville. He attended the Ohio Medical School in 1883 and began the practice of his profession in Grant county. He came to Scott countv in 1897 and formed a partnership with Dr. C. T. Hendricks at Oxford. Dr. Collins has a large practice and is known to be one of the best posted physician in the County.

The Old Folks

The old Citizens of Georgetowu and Scott county have been dropping' off rapidly in the past five years and especially since 1900 and only precious few of them remain over 85 years old, most of whom though are active and enjoy good health.

One of the most remarkable citizens of Georgetown at the advance age of 86 is Mr. Patrick McNally who resides on Fountain Square and who shaves himself with as much ease as if shaved by a barber, For many years Mr. McNally resided on a portion of the John F. Payne Farm. He is the father of Mr. James McNally the keeper of the Fire Alarm and Driver of the Hose Wagon.