"Hardin County, Kentucky Newspaper Abstracts 1908" compiled by Carolyn Wimp. Tuesday, January 7, 1908 Miss Lula Garland of Hansbrough visited her sister, Mrs. J. R. Stewart of Summit. Friday, February 7, 1908 Henry C. Miller, a life insurance man, has disposed of his business to J. Walker Stewart and Everett Lee. Mr. Miller will leave for Enid, Ok. later this month where he has formed a partnership with an ex- perienced insurance man and real estate dealer in that city. Misses Ruby Cralle and Emma Stuart of Meeting Creek, Mary Renfro of Vine Grove and Katie Thomas of Upton, entered East Lynn College at Buffalo this week. Wednesday, February 14, 1908 Little Miss Maxine Stewart and little brother, Albert, of Vine Grove, visited their grandparents, Eld. & Mrs. J. D. Richardson of White Mills. Friday, February 21, 1908 Mrs. B. F. Jenkins of E'town is in critical condition at her home with pneumonia and a complication of diseases. Her sisters, Mrs. Will Stuart and Mrs. Alex Heady of LaRue Co. has been summoned to her bedside. Friday, February 21, 1908 J. D. Barnes of White Mills visited his sister, Mrs. Stewart of Vine Grove. Tuesday, March 3, 1908 The infant child of Mr & Mrs Dave Stewart, that was born Sunday and died Friday. Burial on Saturday. Friday, March 20, 1908 Mrs. W. P. Stuart visited her sister, Mrs. J. C. Scobee of E'town. Mr & Mrs J. R. Stewart was paid a visit by her sister, Miss Kate Garland of Cecilian. (East View News) Tuesday, March 31, 1908 Mrs. W. P. Stuart has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. J. C. Scobee of Winchester. Friday, April 3, 1908 Mrs. Sam Steward died of consumption. Survived by husband and 2 children, a daughter aged 9 and a son aged 15. Member of Catholic Church. Burial at East View Cemetery on Wednesday. Was the daughter of Ben F. Jenkins of E'town. (From another article: Her children were named Hubert and Tommy.) W. T. Jenkins of Lebanon Junction was called to East View by the death of his sister, Mrs. Florence Stewart. Miss Kate Garland of Cecilian returned home after a visit to her sister, Mrs. J. R. Stewart of East View. Misses Carmine and Nannie Stewart and their brother, Garland, visited relatives in Cecilian. (East View News) Tuesday, April 21, 1908 Melford Stuart of Glendale celebrated his 83rd birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charley Craig. All his children but one were present. They were: Mr & Mrs Charley Craig and family, Mr & Mrs Col. Craig and family, Mr & Mrs R. E. Stuart and family of Glendale, D. H. Perry and family, W. T. Stuart and family and Emmett Kirby and family of LaRue Co. and Mr & Mrs B. F. Jenkins and family of E'town. Friday, May 1, 1908 Miss Mary Garland of Cecilian visited her sister, Mrs. J. R. Stewart of East View. Tuesday, May 5, 1908 William Stewart died at his home in Tunnel Hill on Sunday from internal injuries. He was loading a wagon with fertilizer near his home a week ago this morning when the horses hitched to the wagon became frightened and started to run. He ran in front of them but was thrown with great force to the ground and his body was passed over by the heavy road wagon. He represented LaRue Co. in the Legislature during the session after the adoption of the new State Constitution. Born in LaRue Co. near Tonieville 69 years ago. Married Miss Skaggs of the same community. Survived by wife and a child, Mrs. Rogers of Nebraska. Member of Baptist Church. Resided in his native county until recently. Burial this morning in E'town City Cemetery. Tuesday, May 12, 1908 Miss Mary Browder & Harrison Baldwin Stewart will marry next month at the Methodist Church in E'town. Lady is the daughter of Rev. R. W. Browder. Bride's mother was formerly Miss Sudie Williams, daughter of the late Rev. S. Williams. The lady made her home with her grandmother, as her mother died in her infancy. Man is the son of the late John H. Stewart. Friday, May 29, 1908 Mr & Mrs R. D. Stewart visited their nephew, J. R. Stewart and family of Summit. (East View News) Tuesday, June 16, 1908 Harry B. Stewart & Miss Mary Browder will marry tomorrow in the Methodist Church. Bride is the daughter of Rev. R. W. Browder who will perform the ceremony. They will make their home in E'town. Friday, July 10, 1908 W. O. Thomas and S. D. Thomas of Hodgenville visited the bedside of their brother-in-law, R. E. Stuart of Glendale. W. G. Stuart of Winchester visited his son, Rev. W. P. Stuart. Tuesday, July 14, 1908 R. E. Stuart is in critical condition at his home in Glendale with pneumonia. Friday, July 17, 1908 R. E. Stuart of Glendale died today of pneumonia. Was 45 years old. Misses Kate, Nannie, Mary and Lula Garland of near Cecilian visited their sister, Mrs. J. R. Stewart of East View. Tuesday, July 21, 1908 Robert E. Stuart died at his home in Glendale last Friday of typhoid-pneumonia. Was the son of the late John Stuart and was born on Clear Run area of Hardin Co. on Dec. 8, 1865. Obtained a common school education. Was a schoolteacher before he obtained his majority. Moved to Nolin in 1889 and engaged in the mercantile business. In 1890 he moved to Glen- dale and for 10 years was a member of the A. G. Lewis & Co. in agricultural implements. He was also the head of the firm of R. E. Stuart & Co. he established and maintained up to his death just outside of E'town. Married Miss Annie Thomas of Hodgenville, daughter of Martin Thomas, on June 15, 1887 in his 22nd year. Survived by wife and 3 children, Eugene, Lula May, Robert, Jr. Also survived by 3 brothers, J. A., E. T. and Herbert Stuart and 6 sisters, Mrs. Barbara Connely, Mrs. Fannie Thompson, Elmira, Emma, Annie and May Stuart. Member of Christian Church. Masons were in charge of the service held at the Christian Church in Glendale. Friday, July 31, 1908 Eugene Thomas of Cripple Creek was called to Glendale by the death of his brother-in-law, R. E. Stuart. Friday, August 7, 1908 Omer Hilton left for his home in Ark. after visiting his grandfather, R. D. Stewart and other relatives of East View. Friday, September 25, 1908 Mrs. Annie Stuart and son, Eugene Stuart, will visit her brother, Eugene Thomas at Cripple Creek, Co. Mrs. James Stewart and children of Paris, Ky. visited her parents, Mr & Mrs L. Holbert of Cecilian. Friday, October 2, 1908 John J. Stewart and wife of Los Angeles, Ca. visited their mother and sister, Mrs. C. L. Crawford. (Dalington News) Friday, October 9, 1908 Mrs. James Stewart and children of Paris visited her parents, Mr & Mrs Luther Holbert of Cecilian. Friday, November 20, 1908 Eld. and Mrs. E. M. Berry, who have been living in Fordyce, Ark. for several years, visited their daughter, Mrs. Julia Stewart of near East View. They will make their future home in Louisville. Tuesday, November 24, 1908 Walker Stewart of E'town & Miss Edith Searcy of Madison Co. will be married at the bride's home on Dec. 9th. They met when he attended college at Richmond several years ago. Mr. Stewart is the son of the late John H. Stewart. Miss Searcy is the daughter of C. L. Searcy of Madison Co. They will reside in E'town. Friday, November 27, 1908 Waide Stewart died at his home in Stephensburg on Wednesday from complications of the stomach and bowel trouble at the age of 71 years. Was a farmer. Survived by wife and a daughter, Mrs. Dennis Gore of Stephensburg. Member of Baptist Church. Burial in East View Baptist Church Cemetery yesterday. Tuesday, December 8, 1908 Miss Edith Searcy & Walker Stewart will be married at the home of the bride, 7 miles from Richmond tomorrow. Bride is the daughter of Hon. and Mrs. C. L. Searcy. Groom is a businessman from E'town.