Falmouth Outlook Volume 13 Number 44 9 Apr 1920 Pg. 1 Col. 1 The First Commencement The Morgan High School placed itself on the map in a very definite way when it held its first high school commencement, Thursday April 1st. This school was established five years ago by the voters of the district, who elected one of the most modern school buildings in Northern Kentucky. A Freshman Class in high school was enrolled the first year and it was the hope of the Board of Education that they might be able to establish a first class high school in four years. But they had a struggle against odds for a time and did well to "hold their own" and in the meantime the first class was scattered until none were left. The second class enrolled was the class who received their diplomas this year. Not all, however, of the original number took their diplomas here as some have moved away and are in school elsewhere. Neither time nor money was spared to make the Commencement exercises a success. The church was artfully decorated with ferns and potted plants, and the class motto "Pluck" was daintily arranged with class colors – pink and green. Elegant music was furnished for the occasion by a trio from the Cincinnati College of Music. After the salutation "Stepping Stones to Success" and the valedictory "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" both splendid orations had been given by members of the class, Prof. J. T. C. Noe delivered an excellent class address which was much appreciated by the entire audience. Following the class address, George Howe President of the Board of Education presented diplomas to Emma Kate Douglass and Anna Minerva Rigg. Other members who will graduate this year are: Nancy Arnold, Falmouth; Margaret Aulick, Mt. Healthy, OH; and Francis Aulick, Midway. The Morgan School has been under the supervision of D. H. Norris since it was established. Miss Blanche Howe has assisted in the high school for the past two years. Falmouth Outlook Volume 13 Number 44 9 Apr 1920 Pg. 1 Col. 1 Howell, Charles will Miller, Elizabeth will Pg. 1 Col. 2 Heisel, John will Pg. 1 Col. 3 Deaths Jenkins, Miss Grace d. 1 Apr 1920 home near Morgan bur. Morgan Cem. dau. John Jenkins O'Banion, Mary Evelyn b. 25 Sep 1918 d. 30 Mar 1920 bur. family lot in Lexington Cem. (Location unknown) dau. W.J. O'Banion Taylor, William B. 70 d. 25 Mar 1920 Confederate Home Peewee Valley bur. Confederate Home Cem. Peewee Valley Falmouth Outlook Volume 13 Number 44 9 Apr 1920 Pg. 1 Col. 4 Coming to a good country Born, to wife of Dewey Casey, on March 22nd, a fine little 6 lb.daughter. This is the first heir. The little Miss will be known as Alice Avon. Falmouth Outlook Volume 13 Number 44 9 Apr 1920 Pg. 1 Col. 7 Knoxville F.M. Norton was serving the community doing blacksmith work in his shop here Friday. Come often, Frank, we are always glad to see you back in the old stand. Falmouth Outlook Volume 13 Number 44 9 Apr 1920 Pg. 3 Col. 6 Bond, Mrs. Edna Dance b. 16 Mar 1903 d. 17 Mar 1920 St. Elizabeth Hosp. Covington bur. Pythian Grove Cem. m. Robert Bond 8 Oct 1919 Falmouth Outlook Volume 13 Number 44 9 Apr 1920 Pg. 5 Col. 4 Wyatt's Bend Mrs. Ward Clayton entertained Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Floyd Cummins and two children, Dwight and Stanley. Resolution of Respect Jenkins, Grace d. Falmouth Outlook Volume 13 Number 44 9 Apr 1920 Pg. 6 Col. 2 Uncle John Shell The truth about Kentucky's much exploited "Oldest Living Man" Dr. I.L. Nascher, of New York City, recently visited the old Shell home on Greasy Creek in the mountains of Eastern KY. After making extensive investigation she says in a page article in the New York Sun and Herald a few days ago: "From the census report in 1840 down to the present time and other evidences, I find that old man Shell was born in Knox county, Tennessee, ninety eight years ago. He knows little or nothing about his age. He is feebleminded and lived in most humble circumstances, His eldest child is seventy-five while the youngest is only four years of age. The appearance of this old man at the many fairs in the State was schemed by friends near his home in order that they might procure bushels of money for hi, but instead Mr. Shell claims that he received only $199 of the proceeds." Falmouth Outlook Volume 13 Number 44 9 Apr 1920 Pg. 6 Col. 4 Grant Co. Stewart, Daniel d. Tuesday home of sister near Glencoe TB Abernathy, A.C. 86y 10m d. 25 Mar 1920 home of dau. near Dry Ridge Daly, Cornelius 84 d. Monday St. Elizabeth Hosp. Covington Howe, Mrs. Lily M. 33 d. 24 Mar 1920 flu m. Elmer Howe Bracken Co. Fronk, Mrs. Mollie d. recently home of brother in Carlisle m. Samuel Fronk Flora, Mrs. Rachael d. Friday home near Petra TB m. William Flora his second wife dau. John Adams Kautz, Jake J. 63 d. Sunday home in Augusta Harrison Co. Jones, Mrs. Mary B. d. 7 Mar 1920 Clifford, Edna Elsa d. Sunday home near Sunrise pnuemonia m. Charles Clifford Whitaker, Mrs. Sally L. b. 21 Aug 1883 near Berry d. 24 Mar 1920 Berry m. Ben B. Whitaker dau. Wm. Thomas and Sarah Jane Colvin Dudley Falmouth Outlook Volume 13 Number 44 9 Apr 1920 Pg. 6 Col. 4 Kelat Lawson, Gideon bur. Sunday Kelat Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, Ye Scribe feels it his bounden duty to report the nuptials of two of our most worthy young people. Miss Bessie Cummins and Mr. Justice Gardner were united in marriage Sunday afternoon, March 21, 1920 at Stony Castle near Berry the Rev. S.H. Burgess officiating in his ususal impressive manner, making the twain one. Miss Bessie is one of Pendleton's fairest and sweetest young ladies - a bunch of smiles - and the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ora Price. Mr. Justice Gardner, of near Kelat, is a son of the late Jas. Gardner, and a most excellent, industrious young man. The nuptial ceremonies were witnessed by the bride's parents and several near friends. Soon after the marriage, the happy young couple left for Cincinnati, later going to Ft. Recovery, OH to visit Mrs. Elmer Moore a sister of the groom. What can be more pleasing to contemplate than a happy union of two ripe, rich, congenial and loving hearts, satisfied and cemented in a through understanding of each other and a perfect adaptation to each other, in the well adjusted bonds of holy wedlock? God and nature approve the match and endless blessings will doubtless crown these nuptials. Our best wishes to with them. Falmouth Outlook Volume 13 Number 44 9 Apr 1920 Pg. 7 Col. 4 Morgansville Cayce, G.M. fun. Saturday Covington Hill, Charles C. d. Pickett, Charles d. Thursday home in Latonia bur. Independence Cem. Falmouth Outlook Volume 13 Number 44 9 Apr 1920 Pg. 8 Col. 2 Fair View Smiz, Mrs. Myrtle fun. last Tuesday ============================== Items of interest to: Doug Harper Biloxi, MS