Friday, August 13, 1909 [Picture of St. Clares Catholic Church in Colesburg and pastor of the church, Rev. John Gastoldi] The church at Colesburg is one of the pioneer churches in Ky. As early as 1804 the Rev. Stephen Theodore BEDIN and first priest ordained in and for the United States and Mass in the humble home of James FRENCH, one of the earliest settlers at Colesburg, whose descendents are still prominent in the Colesburg Church. Perhaps as early as 1806, the Rev. Father Charles NERINCKX was given charge of the Catholics in and about Colesburg, the hamlet named after one of the settlers, Wm. COLE. Within 3 years, Father Nerinckx succeeded in erecting for the few families in it vicinity, numbering about 34, a little church on the spur of Muldraugh's Hill by the present town of Colesburg. This church began early in 1808 and finally completed in June 1810. It was built on a hill. It took about 2 years to build, owing to the lack of zeal of the 34 families of this con- gregation, which Father Nerinckx received no salary during the time. The present church was built in 1874 by Rev. P. M. J. ROCK, who was then succeeded by the Rev. Fathers Terrence J. DISNEY, John J ABELL and by the present pastor, John GASTOLDI. Tuesday, August 17, 1909 Robert Minton, the 13-year old son of Mrs. John Minton, died at her home in Nolin on Saturday from typhoid pneumonia. He was a help- less cripple. Survived by mother, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. One of the surviving brothers is sick with the same disease and unable to walk and another, Luther Minton, also a cripple, died about a year ago. Burial at White Mills Christian Church Cemetery on Sunday. Friday, September 3, 1909 Mrs. Elizabeth M. Upton of near Sonora has been restored to the pension roll at the rate of $12 per month. She married James C. Blankenship, who was a Federal soldier. As his widow she drew a pension, but upon her marriage to Miles H. Upton, her pension ceased. The second husband died and she applied to be restored to the roll. Tuesday, September 7, 1909 Joseph Grandusky was found Saturday night on the farm of his father-in-law, Wm. Bennett, about a mile from Stithton. He had accidentally shot himself. Mr. Grandusky was married last Nov. to Miss Inez Bennett. They live in Buffalo, N. Y. and was on a visit with his wife. He went squirrel hunting and didn't return and the family became worried about him. He was found near the house. It appeared that he attempted to walk back to the house and fell on his way and died. It is believed that he stumbled while walking and in falling discharged the gun. Funeral at St. Patricks Church this morning. He was 24 years old and a boilermaker by trade. Served in the Spanish American War. Friday, September 10, 1909 According to Squire Quince Johnson, Dave MAY had the best dog in the world. Mr. Johnson tells the following story: Mr. May was in the revenue service and owned a dog that had a very fine nose for whiskey and especially for the moonshine whiskey in violation of Uncle Sam's laws. On one occasion, Mr. May, Squire Johnson and George FOWLER were out on a hunt and the dog in question made a perfect stand. He stood for several minutes and finally was urged by the owner to "go in" on the birds. The animal was obedient to his master and when he emerged from the brush instead of a bird, came out with a half-gallon jug of brandy fastened securely to his teeth. Squire said it was the best peach brandy he has ever tasted before or since and in vouching for the truth of this little story says that he wants to put this dog up against the world for being able to deliver the goods at the right time. Tuesday, September 14, 1909 The examining trial of Wm. Knight for killing Ches. Ritchie at Knight's home near Flaherty in Meade Co., Tuesday night, was held in Bran- denburg on Saturday. The young man was in a party charivaring Knight's daughter, who was married that day. The accused man be- coming incensed, declared he would scare them away and shot twice, one load taking effect in Ritchie's throat from which he died a few hours later. Rev. George L. Rogers died some 15 years ago at the age of 99 years and 6 months. He was the son of Edward Rogers, who was one of the first settlers in Bullitt Co., coming in 1891 (1801?). He was of old Vir- ginia stock and was of English descent. He made several trips to Ky. before the country was infested with roaming bands of hostile Indians. Where Louisville now stands was a dense forest with the exception of a few primitive log houses, and between his settlement and where Lou- isville now stands, along what is now known as Preston Street Pike, was a continous lake of water. Edward Rogers was the father of twelve children, ten daughters and two sons, George L. Rogers being the eld- est child. He was born in 1793, being eight years old when his father moved from Virginia and settled in Bullitt Co. He died in 1892. Rev. George L. Rogers was married three times, his first wife was a Miss FLOYD, closely related to Governor Floyd of Virginia, also related to Colonel Floyd, who built the fort near Shepherdsville and was killed by the Indians and whose dust now slumbers in a neglected graveyard on the farm once owned by Judge PHILLIPS, close to the Mt. Washington and Shepherdsville Road, also close to the Floyd Ford. This stream of water derives its name from Col. Floyd. Mr. Rogers after his first marriage settled in Elizabethtown; he was then 19 years of age. At that place he commenced preaching and practicing medicine and at odd time working at his trade of hat and chair making. It was while living in Elizabethtown he married the widow JOHNSON. His first wife died while at Elizabethtown. Then he married Miss Matilda MER- RIFIELD. His second wife died in 1839. His third wife was Miss Elizabeth HART, sister of the late Joseph Hart of Bardstown, Silas and John Hart of Nelson Co. He was the father of nineteen children all of whom are dead excepting four. Wife of the writer of Bloomfield, ex-sheriff of Bullitt Co., Joseph H. Rogers, Henry Rogers and the widow Emma QUEEN of Bullitt Co. Mr. Rogers was a man of fine intellect, a man of strong will power and of broad information. He know the Bible almost by heart. Well versed in medicine and theology as well as history and all the leading questions of the day. He was a man of great energy and ambition, held family worship from the time he was first married at the age of 17 years to his death. Business never got too urgent to interfere with family prayer that came first at morning and night. He had united more couples in marriage up to the time of his death than any other preacher in Ky. He went far and near through all kinds of weather to perform the marriage rites. Friday, September 17, 1909 Mrs. Catherine Farris, wife of Arthur P. Farris of Louisville, died from blood poisoning on Monday. On July 20th, an L & N passenger train struck her while she was driving across the tracks at 6th and Hill Streets in Louisville. Her skull was fractured, both arms and one leg were broken and she sustained other injuries. Her little son, Clarence, was practically uninjured. Survived by husband and 3 children. Burial in Elizabethtown City Cemetery on Wednesday. Her husband formerly lived in Elizabethtown and is a cousin to Mayor Park. Friday, September 24, 1909 Gideon B. Lockard, aged 32 years, a barber in Louisville, formerly of Hardin Co., committed suicide yesterday by shooting himself in the head with a revolver in an outhouse in the rear of his home in Louis- ville. Beside him was a note, "Whiskey did it." He was found by his wife. He was a brother of L. Lockard of Vine Grove. He was the son of Rev. P. W. Lockard, who moved from Vine Grove to Big Clifty this week. The deceased had a barbershop in Vine Grove several years ago. He married Miss Mary Etta BARNETT of Elizabethtown and moved to Louisville 8 years ago. Survived by wife and 3 children. 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 whiskey. It is believed that he was on the No. 9 or freight train and fell off. Tuesday, September 28, 1909 Mrs. Lucinda Vernon Kennedy died Friday at the age of 100 years and 22 days. Four days before her 100th birthday, she fell and broke her hip. Member of Nolin Baptist Church. She was one of 12 children of Anthony and Fannie Vernon, having 9 sisters and 2 brothers. She lived in her native county of Hardin until her marriage of John Kennedy, a farmer of LaRue Co., Sept. 21, 1826. They moved to his county and lived there since. He died in 1859. She had 7 children, only 1 of them now living, Mrs. CISSELL. Burial in Williams Cemetery nearby. Coroner Egemann held an inquest over the man killed by the train at Upton Thursday night. The body was identified as that of Lewis Rich- ardson 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 John W. Montgomery died at the age of 63 years when shot and killed by Morris WILCOXSON at the latter's home, about 10 miles from Horse Cave. Montgomery was at Wilcoxson's home on business when Wilcox- son shot him in the head. The only witness was a brother of Wilcoxson. Wilcoxson is unmarried and about 40 years old. Both families attribute the tragedy to insanity, there being no known cause for the deed. The two men had been lifelong neighbors and best of friends. Montgomery was a farmer, served in the Civil War for the Union and since held minor offices in the county. Survived by wife and 5 children. Burial tomorrow at the Montgomery home.