January 6, 1922 - Bullitt County Public Library

the Dunn family, one of the
wealthiest and most prominent
families in the county and with his
young bride removed to the then
new country known as Arkansas in
1846 and came to Bullitt County
with his mother after the death of his
father. He has been a resident of this
county since 1851. He had been a
militant member of the Methodist
church for more than 45 years. He
was a Mason, having joined that
order many years ago. In all his
dealings with his fellow man, he was
strictly honest and truthful. We do
not believe he could have been
induced to tell a falsehood or
defraud anyone.
For almost 45 years, he was sexton
of the M. E. Church, giving his
services to the church and doing all
the work uncomplainingly. For years
he collected the donations of the
members of Bullitt Lodge to the
Widows and Orphans Home and it
was due to his industry and tenacity
that Bullitt Lodge for many years led
all the lodges in the state in the
amount given. He was the last of his
family to answer the unseen
messenger. He is survived by two
nephews, Herman Good and Robert
Good of New Jersey and one first
cousin, John V. Thompson of
Louisville, besides many relatives of
more remote degree. It is customary
to eulogize the dead and in very
many instances much is said that is
untrue, but in this article, our fear is
not that we may say too much that is
good, but that we may not be able to
say enough in praise of our departed
friend and brother. His life should be
a lesson to our young people. It was
his wish that he might sleep in the
little burying ground on the old
home farm where the golden hours
of his childhood were passed; where
his father and mother and other dear
The Pioneer News, 1922 - J. W. Barrall, Editor
Extracted or Transcribed From Microfilm by Edith Blissett in the year 2004
ones lie wrapped in the dreamless
sleep of death. (And more words of
praise of his personal traits)
Mt. Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Nic McArthur, of
Louisville, were week end guests of
her sister, Mrs. F. C. Porter and Mr.
Porter.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hall and baby
were week end guests of her parents,
Preston Parrish and wife.
Miss Ruth D. Smith spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave
Smith at Shepherdsville.
Frank Parrish and Lee McArthur, of
Louisville, spent the week end with
Paxton Parrish.
Mr. and Mrs. Granville Simpson, of
Louisville, visited relatives here
Sunday.
Marion Mothershead and Miss Lida
Watson, of Louisville, were week
end guests of Mrs. D. T.
Mothershead.
Mrs. Harold Barnes has been with
her mother, Mrs. Preston Parrish the
past week, caring for the home and
nursing her mother who is now
convalescing after a severe case of
tonsilitis.
Miss Cora Rouse entertained last
Sunday in honor of her mother, Mrs.
Martha Rouse, it being her birthday.
Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. James Rouse of Solitude, Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Connor of Bardstown
and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Tyler,
Smithville.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McGee have
announced the marriage of their
daughter, Frances Lois to Dana Ele
(sic) Barnes, July 1921. Mrs. Barnes
left last week for Birmingham, Ala.
to join Mr. Barnes where they will
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make their home. Mr. Barnes is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Almer Barnes.
Mrs. J. W. Coyle and Miss Ella
Barnes were called to Louisville last
week by the death of their half sister,
Mrs. Kate Eskridge.
The “flu” is still holding on; new
cases reported every day, some very
severe and many serious.
The sad news of the death of Mrs.
Virgie Bell Shanklin came a shock
to our town last Sunday. She was a
sister of Mrs. J. C. Gentry and a
niece of Mrs. Bert Hall and visited
them before and after her marriage.
She has many friends here who
sincerely sympathize with the
grieved and sorrowing family.
School Closed
The County Board of Health met
Monday and closed the school this
week on account of the flu, as there
are more than 40 cases in the
district. If the situation is better, the
school will open again Monday. If
not, will be closed longer.
County Court
A large crowd was in town Monday
attending court; several cases were
tried for fighting. One received a
fine of $5 and 10 days in jail while
the other got $10 and 20 days in jail.
One or two were held over to April
term of court.
Lebanon Junction Postmaster
The Civil Service Examination will
be held at Lebanon Junction on
March 11 for post master at that
place. Any white citizen over 21
years old can take the examination.
J. H. Collings, acting Postmaster.
Millinery Opening
Come and see our display of new
spring hats. Will open Saturday, Feb.