Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 1 Col. 2 Drilling Started Frank Caldwell started drilling for oil Monday morning on the F.L. Arnold farm across the river from the fairgrounds. It is the intention to test the field thoroughly for oil and gas, an dour people will watch the progress of the drilling with much anticipation. Here’s hoping, etc. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 1 Col. 2 Coming to a good country Born to the wife of Plumus Wells of near Goforth, on May 5th, a fine nine pound daughter. The little Miss has been named Elizabeth Louise. This is the third heir. Born to the wife of William Klee, of near Double Beech, on May 8th, a fine little 9-pound man, who will answer to the name of W. C. Bill is the able to get about with the aid of crutches. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 1 Col. 3 Deaths Lyle Houston b. Bracken Co. 80 years ago last January d. last Friday of pnuemonia at home of his niece, Mrs. George Pribble, near Mt. Hope, where he was visiting m. Miss Sis Wiley of Bracken Co. She died several years ago. Six children were born: Mrs. Marie Thomas of Parsons, KS Mrs. Ora Feagan, of Utah Mrs. Nannie Reeves of Hillbrough, KY with him at his death Miss Winnie Houston, California Mrs. Carrie Fizer, of Maysville, KY with him at his death Clarence Houston, of Indiana member of Christian Church Funeral at Pleasant Hill church by Rev. Marion Pfanstiel, assisted by W. A. Lenox Bruied at Mt. Carmel, Fleming Co., beside his wife Last of seven brothers. He was survived by one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Jackson of Covington Mrs. Walter Ackman 34 years b. Owen Co. d. Sunday at Speer’s Hospital tuberculosis was Miss Lucy Perkins survived by husand two daughters; Lorena Ackman Christina Ackman father, two brothers and one sister (not named) Funeral at Butler Christian Burial in Burtler Cemetery conducted by Butler Council, Daughters of America of which she was a member. Mrs. John Woods, Jr. 32 years d. last Wednesday of tuberculosis Was Miss Catherine Larkin survived by husband and two little children Mbr. St. Xavier’s church Funeral conducted by Rev. J. M. Lelen. Burial in Catholic Cemetery Peter Scharfenberger 86 years b. 1835 Germany d. 27 April at home of his son, Peter Scharfenberger, at Carntown. Survived by seven sons and two daughters. Two sons preceded him to the great beyond His wife died several years ago. Buried at Second Twelve Mile church Jewell Florence Mockbee 4 year d. last Thursday of pneumonia dau. Mr. & Mrs. Anderson Mockbee, of Railroad Ave. burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 1 Col. 5 Marriages Ruf – Jordon Jacob J. Ruf and Miss Anomea Jordon married 4 May by Mrs. Lille B. Evans Groom son of late William Ruf and born in Bracken Co. Served several months overseas with the 80th Division 319th Inf. Co in the world war. He was wounded in the Argonne Forest on Nov. 1, 1918. Bride is daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Jordon of near Berlin. Bridesmaid was Miss Nannie Perkins and best man was Mr. Joe Ruf brother of groom. (Long list of attendees given.) Lea - Morris William A. Lea, of near Boyd, and Miss Nancy E. Morris of near Hightower, were married Monday. The groom is son of E. T. Lea and the bride is the daughter of Mark Morris. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 1 Col. 6 Knoxville Items O. A. Laubish, teacher of the Pleasant Ridge school, who is temporarily located in Knoxville, was looking after his farming interests on his farm near Gardnersville Saturday. O. A. Laubish’s school entertainment held in the Pleasant Ridge school building Friday evening was well attended, notwithstanding the unfavorable appearance of the weather. All who witnessed the exercises speak in the highest terms of the training given the pupilage characterizing the rendering of the program. Richard T. Tomlin, died at his home in Earlville, IL, Tuesday May 3rd. Age 40 years, 9 months and 17 days. He was eldest son of Isaac Tomlin of near Knoxville, and lived the major part of his short life in this vicinity. In the spring of 1908 he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Bethel, a daughter of Dr. & Mrs. R. L. Bethel of Knoxville. To this union were born two children (twins), one having died early in life and the other, a daughter, Lucille, and mother constitute his family who survive him. Of those of his parental family who are left to mourn his demise are his father and step-mother, Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Tomlin, his own mother having preceded him to the great beyond many years since: Morton and Harrison Tomlin, brothers who reside near Knoxville; Seymour Tomlin, a younger brother, who resides at this time at Payton, Iowa, and Hilda, a half-sister, who is at home with her parents. He was a Baptist and a member of the Order of Odd Fellows. Buried in cemetery at Pawpaw, IL. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 1 Col. 7 Kelat Items Mr. & Mrs. George Gardner had as guests last Saturday and Sunday, Mrs. Nannie Wilson, and Master Paul McCarty, of Covington, Mr. & Mrs. James Barnes, Mrs. Arthur Barnes and Miss Hattie Martin, of Cincinnati. They came up last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Bell at Boyd, coming on for a brief visit with Mr. & Mrs. George Gardner. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 1 Col. 7 Pleasant Valley Items Misses Gertrude, Florence and Nellie Cummins, Hazel Wynn and Grace Newkirk, Messrs. Ira Traylor, Kenny Fields and Homer Newkirk were pleasantly entertained by Miss Ottie Allender and brothers, Sherman and Elbert on last Sunday. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 2 Col. 2 Old Book Mrs. Belle Knight, of this city, brought to our office last Saturday one of the oldest books we have ever seen. It is the “Midwife’s Gide,” published in England in 1752 and was used by her Grandmother Steel, who lived and practiced medicine in Campbell county in the neighborhood where Grant’s Lick now stands. This book is in a good state of preservation, but is a little difficult to read owing to some of the old style letters and spelling of some of the words. Dr. Steel was educated in medicine in Scotland and came to America to practice her profession. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 4 Col. 3 Celebrated Birthday A most happy event took place on Sunday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. R. H. Yelton at Bulter, in honor of the 72nd birthday anniversary of Mr. Yelton. Their children, grandchildren, relatives and a few close friends came to the Yelton home that day to enjoy the day with this honored couple. It was an occasion long to be remembered, and both the old and the young enjoyed every minute of the time. A most sumptuous dinner was served, which was prepared by Mrs. Yelton and the ladies. “Daddy” Yelton is one of Butler’s most highly esteemed citizens and he received many compliments that day upon his sprightly appearance and all hoped that he would live to be one hundred years old. Those present were: Mr. & Mrs. Roy V. Yelton, of Dayton, KY Mr. & Mrs. Len C. Yelton, of Covington, and sons, Robert and Frank Miss Bertha Yelton, of Grassy Creek Drek Anderson and Mrs Sue Ewalt and son, Will, of Demossville Elmer Yelton, of Grassy Creek Mr. & Mrs. Ray Yelton and little son, of Covington Miss Beulah Sharp, of Cincinnati Little Billy White of Covington Mr. & Mrs. C. B. Peoples and children of Butler Mrs. Sally Hoffman Miss Edith Hoffman Mrs. Bertha Boehme Mr. & Mrs. Earl Yelton and little daughter, of Covington Mr. & Mrs. Flyod Ackman, of Falmouth Miss Norma Blackburn, of Grassy Creek Mr. & Mrs. Mose Huff, Charlie Barton R. W. Mullins and son Mrs. B. M. Mullins of Grassy Creek Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hoffman Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 4 Col. 4 Peach Grove Items Peter Scharfenberger, an aged and highl esteemed citizen of this place, died at the home of his son, Peter Scharfengerger, April 27th, from infirmities incident to advanced age. Mr. Scharfenberger was a native of Germany, but came to this country in early manhood living for many years, and where he reared a large family of children. The funeral took place at the Second Twelve Mile Baptist Church, April 30th, conducted by the Rev. C. E. Brown, of Falmouth. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 4 Col. 5 Card of Thanks We desire to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother, Mrs. Rebecca Browning; also Rev. C. L. Wiggins, of Lexington, Dr. George F. Henry and Galloway & Mason. J. F. Browning and daughter, Emma Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 5 Col. 3 Catawba Items Mrs. Flora Zoller was called to Columbus, OH, Saturday, owing to the death of her cousin, Mrs. Theodore Mullins. This will be sad news to her many friends. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 5 Col. 4 Liberty Ridge Items Menzie Montgomery, wife and two children, Mrs. Bennie Gruell and C. Montgomery and wife spent Sunday with Ferd Gruell and family at Kelat. Miss Essie Gruell accompanied them home for a visit before returning to her home in West Virginia. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 5 Col. 5 Concord Items Harry Hitch and daughter, Miss Sue, of Covington and Mrs. Clair Yelton attended the funeral of Miss Mary Hitch Sunday. The friends of Miss Laura Fields received cards of invitation for her graduation at the Bethesda Hospital, Tuesday night, May 17th. Miss Mary Hitch was buried here Sunday. She died in the hospital at Cincinnati Friday May 6th. She is the last one of that family. Her mother died about 26 years ago, her brother sixteen years ago and her father nine years ago this may and her brother, Frank, six years ago this may. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 5 Col. 5 New Hope Items We are sorry to report the death of L. Houston, who passed away Friday morning at the home of George Pribble. Mr. Houston was spending a few days with Mr. Pribble and took sick while there and all that loving hands could do was in vain. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 5 Col. 7 Four Oaks Items Madison Martin and family of Falmouth, spent Sunday with Frank Taylor and family. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 6 Col. 1 Neighboring Counties Bracken County Dorothy, the two year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Watson, died at their home at Carthage, OH, Wednesday April 27th, from pneumonia and whooping cough. Miss Vivena Story and John Allen Jordan were united in the sacred bonds of matrimony on Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Parsonage in Brooksville by Rev. H. M. Massie. Sewell Browning and Miss Elizabeth Insko were united in marriage at Germantown, Wednesday, by Rev. J. R. Howes. The bride is the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Mark Insko and the groom is the son of Oscar Browning. Mr. & Mrs. Pearl Case of Parina received a telegram from Washington Sunday, stating that the body of their son, Sgt. Ottie Case, who lost his life in the World War, would arrive in New York about May 7th. From there it will be shipped to home of his parents for burial, about the 15th of May. Elmer Lach and Miss Leota Galloway were married in Falmouth, Tuesday April 26th. Mr. Lach was a member of the Marine Corps during the World War, and is now an exemplary young farmer, the son of Mr. & Mrs. George Lach, of near Lenoxburg. His attractive bride is the pretty daughter of Mrs. Anna Galloway and an excellent young lady. Mrs. George B. Moneyhon, in her 54th year, died at her home on the Dutch Ridge pike, near Augusta early Thursday morning, April 28th, death resulting from a complication of ailments. Before her marriage she was Miss Agnes Lee Byar, daughter of Jas. N. Byar, and had spent practically all her life in this vicinity. She was a fine lady, devoted to her family and home. For many years she had been a member of the M. E. Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by three married daughters, Mrs. Ben Johnson, Miss Leslie Perkins and Mrs. James McDonald. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 6 Col. 3 Neighboring Counties Harrison County Wm. Dillon, age 79, proprietor of a furniture store in Lexington, died as a result of knife wounds inflicted by a robber. Mrs. Selmar Vance died of tuberculosis of the bowels at her home in the Coppage vicinity Sunday May 1st, after a month’s illness. Miss Gladys Lee Horn, daughter of G. W. Horn and Arvel McKenney, son of T. N. McKenney, of Hinton were married by Rev. F. K. Struve in Cynthiana Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Paul Wright, formerly Miss Sallie Laughlin, died Wednesday at the home of her husband in Lexington. She was the daughter of the late John R. Laughlin and was born and reared near Connersville, where she had numerous relatives and friends. The divorce suit of Mrs. Walter C. Renaker, Cincinnati, was recently settled by mutual agreement, divorce granted to each party. Mr. Renaker withdrew his cross petition. Mrs. Renaker gets the residence in Fernbank, OH and certain concessions were made to Mr. Renaker. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 7 Col. 1 Morgansville Items Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cole, formerly Miss Nell Holbrook, announce the arrival of another son at their home in Covington. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 7 Col. 2 In Memory of William McNees who passed to the great beyond on Aug 20, 1920 by a granddaughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Kirk, Pasons, Kansas. . Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 8 Col. 2 Grant’s Lick Items Dr. & Mrs. A. E. Howe and Master John Howe visited his sister, Mrs. Clark Yelton, and family at Mt. Auburn Sunday. Misses Velma and Jewell Gosney and Irene Darlington of Newport attended Sunday school here Sunday and were the dinner guests of Miss Belle Darlington. Falmouth Outlook Friday 13 May 1921 Vol. 14 No. 49 Pg. 8 Col. 4 Bachelor’s Rest Items Little Mildred Cushman spent Saturday night with her cousins Hazel and Alta Harper. J. W. Brown and family were called to Bracken County on account of the death of his niece, Mrs. Claude Glenn. Elmer Cummins has been spending the past week with his father, F. M. Cummins. Mr. Cummins is talking of moving back to Kentucky from Hamilton, OH. Those from around here who attended the funeral of Mrs. Claude Glenn were Mr. & Mrs. Buck Fields, Mr. & Mrs. Cleve Fields, Alva Woods and Mr. & Mrs. John Brown and daughter. ============================== Items of interest to: Doug Harper Biloxi, MS