Notice the mention of the Sasser Schoolhouse about 2.3 the way down. Debbie M -----Original Message----- From: JLoomer@aol.com [mailto:JLoomer@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 1998 1:34 AM To: KYLAUREL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KYLAUREL-L] EXCERPTS from the MOUNTAIN ECHO 1893 (35) ================================================ Reprinted with permission of the Laurel County Historical Society ================================================ AUGUST 18, 1893 PITTSBURG Miss Lou Pitman of Missouri, attended the Hyden-Pitman nuptials. She is a sister of the bride and is the guest of Mrs. Rob't McNeil. Mr. Charles Moses, of your city, has charge of Capt. Pugh's office until his return from the World's Fair. Rev. G. Hayden, of the Presbyterian church and Miss Nellie Pitman were married at the church here Thursday evening the 10th at 8 o'clock, by Rev. J.L. McKee of Danville. LOCAL ITEMS Attend the Fair during the day and the Opera at the Jackson Hall during the evening. There will be and ice cream supper given at the Swiss church in the Johnson addition to-morrow, Saturday evening, the proceeds to be appropriated to the benefit of the German Reform church. Everybody invited and a good time anticipated. The members of the Baptist church gave an ice cream supper at the Sasser's School house last Saturday evening the proceeds to be given for the benefit of the Slate Hill church. Several parties from London attended the supper and all reports a pleasant time. Another one will be given at an early date. DIED-At the residence of his father in the Southern part of this county of typhoid fever early last Friday morning Mr. Matt Elliott after an illness of about five weeks. His remains were buried Saturday at the McHargue burying grounds. He leaves a young and loving wife beside many other relatives and friends to mourn his death, who enjoy the deep sympathy of all. AT REST-Fannie Pearl, the sweet little thirteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin now of Bluefield, W.Va., but formerly of this place, died at the former place last Sunday morning. The people of London are unanimous in their sympathy with the bereaved parents. EAST BERNSTADT Robt. McFerran has returned from Pine Hill. Little Vernon Thompson and Charley Rednor are both quite sick. Mrs. Emeline Frady, who has been visiting her sister Mrs. J.S. Thompson left for her home in Glascoe, Kansas, last Monday.