Taken from "Hardin County, Kentucky Newspaper Abstracts 1909" compiled by Carolyn Wimp. Friday, January 1, 1909 Will Howard and daughter, Miss Blanche, visited Mrs. Lucy Richardson of Vine Grove. While there he put an iron fence around his parents' grave. Friday, January 15, 1909 Levi Richardson & Willer Dever of Louisville visited their parents, Mr & Mrs Wm. Richardson and Mr & Mrs W. A. Dever. (East View News) Tuesday, January 19, 1909 Mrs. Mollie Holdsworth visited her sister, Mrs. A. W. Richardson of Louisville. Tuesday, February 23, 1909 John W. Nall & Mrs. Susan J. Nall were married Sunday at the home of the latter's son, Ed Richardson of near Howevalley. Groom has a black- smith near Blue Ball Church. Both have been married before. Friday, February 27 (26?), 1909 Mrs. A. W. Richardson of Louisville visited her sister, Mrs. Otto Davis. John W. Nall & Mrs. Sue Nall were married last Sunday at the home of her son, Ed Richardson in Howevalley. The groom was 75 years old and this is his second marriage. Bride is near 60 years old and this is her third marriage. (Mays Grove News) Sam Richardson of LaFayette, In. visited his aunt, Mrs. Ed Goodman of Mays Grove area. Tuesday, March 2, 1909 Mrs. Lawrence Richardson of Louisville visited her mother, Mrs. Bettie Martin. Friday, March 5, 1909 Mrs. Lucretia Barnes visited her parents, Mr & Mrs J. D. Richardson of White Mills. (East View News) Friday, March 12, 1909 Mrs. Jane Richardson, wife of Bud Richardson of near White Mills, died Sunday of a complication of diseases. She was an aunt of J. T. Richard- son of near East View. She was about 72 years old. Member of Metho- dist Church. Survived by husband and a son, Joe Richardson. Burial in Stone Church Cemetery on Tuesday. J. T. Richardson and family attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Jane Richardson at Stone Church. Friday, April 2, 1909 Misses Kate and Hattie Allen have bought the Richardson Hotel in Mun- fordville. Friday, April 9, 1909 Mrs. D. F. Wright died suddenly on April 7th of heart failure at her home in Howevalley. Her mother, Mrs. Dan Richardson, who is 80 years old, is also very ill with grip and not expected to live. Mrs. Wright is survived by her husband and a son, M. H. Wright of Vertrees. Was 59 years old. Member of Methodist Church. Funeral at Howevalley Church tomorrow. Tuesday, April 13, 1909 Miss Mattie Barna Richardson & Dr. Edgar Burnett will marry in Louisville on May 19th. Bride is the daughter of Mr & Mrs A. W. Richardson of Louis- ville but has resided in Elizabethtown most of her life. Groom is from Louis- ville. Tuesday, April 27, 1909 Mr & Mrs Grove Richardson of Louisville visited Lon Richardson and wife of Vine Grove. Friday, April 30, 1909 John Richardson of High Plains area visited his son, John, of Mays Grove. Tuesday, May 4, 1909 Hays Dillard was re-elected Police Judge of Waurika, Ok. This is his 4th term of office in this capacity in his hometown, which has always been overwhelmingly Democratic. He married Miss Ollie Moore Richardson, who formerly taught in Hardin Co. Friday, May 7, 1909 Mrs. Agnes Richardson and little son, Frank, visited Mrs. J. D. Richard- son of White Mills. Friday, May 14, 1909 Mr & Mrs James Richardson and Mrs. Green Willyard of near Cecilian and James Wilmoth and family of Stephensburg, attended the funeral of their father, Robert Noe at the Lawson Cemetery near East View on Mon- day. Lapsey Richardson and family visited their cousin, Mrs. Effie Bratcher of Franklin Cross Roads, who is ill with consumption. (East View News) Dr. D. C. Richardson of Leitchfield visited relatives in East View and White Mills. Tuesday, May 18, 1909 Miss Mattie Richardson & Dr. Edgar D. Burnett will be married at the Walnut Street Baptist Church in Louisville tomorrow. Bride has lived in Elizabethtown most of her life. Henry Richardson of Louisville visited Mr & Mrs Lawrence Richardson of Elizabethtown. Friday, May 21, 1909 Mrs. John Richardson of Mays Grove had a 12-pound daughter born last Monday. Friday, May 28, 1909 Miss Mary D. Richardson of Louisville visited her father, Tom Richardson of Vine Grove. Friday, June 4, 1909 Mrs. Sallie Chenault of Dry Grove area & George Howey of Vine Grove were married at the home of C. J. Richardson in Elizabethtown on Wed- nesday. Friday, June 18, 1909 Mrs. Lucretia Duncan Ligon, wife of Dr. W. A. Ligon of Sonora, died last night of softening of the brain. Was 67 years old. She was a sister of Joe Richardson and Rev. Thurman Richardson. Married twice, first to Rev. James Vinson. Member of Christian Church. Burial at Franklin Cross Roads tomorrow. Mrs. Nina Logsdon and daughter, Nina of Louisville, visited her parents, Mr & Mrs J. D. Richardson of East View. Mrs. M. J. Dillingham and grandson, Archibald Murdock of San Antonio, Tx. visited her daughter, Mrs. Dr. H. A. Richardson at White Mills. Mrs. Lucretia Barnes visited her mother, Mrs. J. D. Richardson of White Mills. Joseph Richardson of White Mills visited her (his?) sister, Mrs. W. A. Ligon, who is seriously ill. (Sonora News) Tuesday, June 22, 1909 Mrs. Lucretia Ligon of Sonora died Thursday of a complication of diseases. Was about 67 years old and the youngest daughter of the late Daniel and Kitturah Richardson of Hardin Co. Married twice, first to Rev. James Vinson of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and last to Dr. W. A. Ligon of So- nora, who survives. Also survived by a son, Sammie Vinson as well as 4 brothers and 4 sisters: Rev. Housan Richardson, James Richardson and Mrs. Amanda Vanmeter of Mo., Mrs. Agnes Pierson of Texas, Rev. J. D. Richardson, Rev. Thurman Richardson and Mrs. R. E. Creager and Mrs. M. C. Humble of Hardin Co., the latter residing near East View. Burial at Franklin Cross Roads Cemetery on Saturday. Friday, June 25, 1909 Cannon Richardson and his sister, Miss Stella of Cecilian, and J. G. Richardson and family of near White Mills, visited J. T. Richardson and family of East View. Friday, July 16, 1909 Little Corine Richardson of Vertrees visited her aunt, Mrs. Lon Richardson of Vine Grove. Tuesday, July 20, 1909 Miss Neta Richardson visited her aunt, Mrs. Henry Ament of Stephens- burg. (Cecilian News) Friday, July 23, 1909 Mr & Mrs W. P. Arnold of San Antonio, Tx. and Will Arnold of Mayfield, Ky. visited their sister, Mrs. J. D. Richardson. (East View News) East View births: Mrs. Bird Richardson had a daughter. Mrs. John Richardson and children, Mrs. Louis Shipley and children of Vertrees, visited their sister, Mrs. Lon Richardson. (Vine Grove News) Friday, July 30, 1909 Mrs. Mary A. Richardson died Wednesday at the age of 71 years at her home in Louisville of a complication of diseases. Native of Meade Co. and a member of the Frymire family that settled in Ky. when Meade Co. was a wilderness. Was the widow of Daniel Richardson of Ekron, where she spent most of her life. Survived by following children: Mrs. C. A. Craycroft, Mrs. Susie Myers, Mrs. June Brown, Mrs. Belle Ash- croft, Mrs. M. R. Read, W. T. Richardson and James H. Richardson and several sisters and brothers. Burial at Ekron yesterday. Mr & Mrs Lon Richardson have returned from Howevalley where they visited the former's mother, Mrs. Sam Richardson, who had fallen and hurt herself. (Vine Grove News) Friday, August 6, 1909 Mrs. Sandy Richardson and children visited Lev Richardson and family at Rineyville. (Vine Grove News) Tuesday, August 17, 1909 Miss Josie Williams visited her aunt, Mrs. Sue Richardson of Louisville. Miss Lucinda Richardson of Louisville visited her aunt, Mrs. Otto Davis. Mrs. Thos. Richardson and son Ray of Louisville visited her sister, Mrs. W. J. Layman and other relatives in Hardin Co. (Mays Grove News) Tuesday, August 31, 1909 E. A. Bratcher of Louisville visited his sister, Mrs. Lida Richardson of East View. Friday, September 10, 1909 Mrs. Mary E. Craddock died at her home at Munfordville on Sept. 9th of complication of diseases. Was the wife of Col. W. B. Craddock, postmaster of Munfordville. Survived by husband, 2 daughters, a sister and 2 brothers. Born in Hart Co. in 1852 and was the daughter of the late A. J. Richardson, one of the wealthiest farmers of Hart Co., who died several years ago. Mrs. W. R. Stewart and children left for Whitesville to join her husband, who has employment there. She was accompanied by her father, Eld. J. D. Richardson. (East View News) Misses Lillian Bishop, Meta Richardson and Genevieve King of Cecilian entered school at Bethlehem this week. Friday, September 17, 1909 Mrs. Thurman Richardson of Cecilian was called to McDaniels, Breck- inridge Co. by the serious illness of her brother, Clint Tucker. Tuesday, September 21, 1909 Miss Nina Miller of Vine Grove visited her sister, Mrs. Noah Richardson of Mays Grove. Friday, September 24, 1909 A body, believed to be Lewis Richardson of Cecilian, was found in front of the L & N Depot at Upton last night. He appeared to have been dead for a few hours. He appeared to be about 45 years old and had a black mustache. Lewis had left a few days ago to see one of his children in Hart Co. He was addicted to whisky. It is believed that he was on the No. 9 or freight train and fell off. Thomas J. Richardson died at the age of 80 years on Wednesday of senility. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dave Matthis. Funeral yesterday at Blue Ball. Tuesday, September 28, 1909 Coroner Egemann held an inquest over the man killed by the train at Upton Thursday night. The body was identified as that of Lewis Richard- son of Cecilian. It is believed that he was intoxicated and attempted to board the train in Upton and fell between the cars. He was 47 years old. Burial in the Methodist Cemetery at Upton. Friday, October 1, 1909 Mrs. Dr. R. C. Richardson had a son born last week in Leitchfield. Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts of Ekron visited her son, Dr. D. S. Richardson and family of West Point. She has now gone to Chicago to visit her daughter, Mrs. T. F. Pusey. Tuesday, October 5, 1909 Mrs. J. D. Richardson and Mrs. Joe Barnes of White Mills visited Mrs. R. C. Richardson of Grayson Co. Friday, October 8, 1909 Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Richardson and their mother, Mrs. M. J. Dillingham will move from the hotel to the Dillingham home across the river. (White Mills News) Friday, October 15, 1909 Judge and Mrs. Richardson of Louisville visited their parents, Capt. and Mrs. S. M. Sanders of near Elizabethtown. Miss Stella Richardson & Wm. Matthis, both of Cecilian, were married by Squire Johnson on Wednesday at his home in Elizabethtown. Mrs. Dr. Taylor of Columbia and her daughter, Mrs. Sallie Shafer of Shelbyville visited their daughter and sister, Mrs. M. T. Richardson of White Mills. Mr & Mrs Henry Ament of Stephensburg visited her brother, John Richard- son and family of Big Spring. Tuesday, October 19, 1909 Miss Meta Richardson, who is attending school at Bethlehem, visited her parents, Mr & Mrs D. L. Richardson of Cecilian. Friday, October 29, 1909 Mrs. Sallie Shayas of Shelbyville visited her sister, Mrs. M. T. Richard- son of White Mills. Friday, November 12, 1909 Hardy Richardson, aged 23 years old, son of E. M. Richardson of Sonora, died Wednesday of typhoid fever. Hardy Richardson, aged about 23 years, died at the home of his father, E. M. Richardson, 1 1/2 miles west of Sonora of typhoid fever on Tues- day. Survived by parents, 4 brothers and a sister. Burial in Sonora Ce- metery on Thursday. Friday, November 19, 1909 Mrs. Agnes Richardson and 2 sons, Frank and Joseph of Leitchfield, returned home after a visit to Mr & Mrs J. D. Richardson of East View. Tuesday, November 23, 1909 Mrs. D. L. Richardson of Cecilian had a son born Friday. Hardy Arvin Richardson, son of Mr & Mrs E. M. Richardson, died at their home on Tuesday, Nov. 9th. He was born Oct. 27, 1886. Survived by parents, 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Burial in Sonora Cemetery. Friday, December 3, 1909 Mrs. Thomas J. Richardson died in Louisville on Wednesday. She lived near Blue Ball all her life until her husband died about a month ago. She then moved to Louisville. Was about 65 years old. Burial at Franklin Cross Roads. Morris Hill of Rineyville accompanied the remains home. Miss Edith Richardson visited her uncle, Bud Richardson and family of near White Mills. (East View News) Tuesday, December 7, 1909 Miss Carrie Richardson of Greenville visited her aunt, Mrs. W. W. Lam- buth of Elizabethtown. Misses Allene and Juanita Richardson, who are attending school at Hamilton College in Lexington, will spend Christmas with their parents, Mr & Mrs M. T. Richardson. Mrs. J. D. Richardson of White Mills visited her daughter, Mrs. Lucretia Barnes. (East View News)