Covering articles in south central KY other than Barren Co. ALLEN CO: Mrs. DURHAM, wife of Rev. J P Durham, died of fever last Sunday night at their home near Durham Springs. Rev. Durham has the sympathy of a host of friends in his bereavement. (21 Oct 1896 as reported in the Scottsville Reflector). Mr. Dillard READ aged 95, died Saturday at his old homestead two miles north of Scottsville. He has raised an interesting family nearly every member of whom are prominent citizens. (21 Oct 1896, Scottsville Reflector). Mrs. Callie NEAL, wife of J H Neal, died at their home on Main street in Scottsville Tuesday morning of a fever. She had been sick for some time, but not until a few days ago was her condition thought serious. In her death the family and community have lost an approved Christian mother and neighbor. A husband and four children are bereaved. The remains were taken to Fountain Run Wednesday for burial. (21 Oct 1896 issue, Scottsville Reflector). CUMBERLAND CO: Mr. Jas. HERRIFORD, one of the best known citizens of Cumberland county, died at his home in Birksville [sic] last Monday. Mr. Herriford was one of the most prominent men of his section, and was in every sense of the word a splendid citizen. He was at one time Sheriff of Cumberland, and was one of the solid and leading men of that county. His death is sincerely regretted by all who knew him. Mr. Herriford was the father of Mrs. Al BAKER of this place, and Mr. and Mrs. Baker left for Cumberland immediately upon receipt of the news of his death. (28 Oct 1896 issue). HART CO: Mr. Lewis PARRISH suddenly died in Horse Cave yesterday morning after an illness of only a few days. His death was a great shock to the community. Mr. Parrish died of black, or malignant, erysipelas, and the disease is thought to have been contracted while sitting up with his father, Mr. W. J. Parrish, of Coral Hill, who died a few days ago of an attack of the like character. Mr. Parrish was a splendid man and citizen, and his death will be greatly deplored. The remains will be interred in the Horse Cave Cemetery to-day at 10 o'clock. (25 Nov 1896 issue). Mr. Masssie OWENS and Miss Sora CALLAHAN, daughter of Mrs. Martha Callahan, were married at Mr. Winfield Owens' in Hart County, last Wednesday. The attendants were Miss Annie HATCHER and Mr. Bruce ALLEN, Miss Pearl REDFORD and Mr. Porter HOWARD. The ceremony was performed by Elder Wm. DOYEL, of Cave City. An elegant reception was given the happy couple at the home of the groom by his sister, Miss Josie, which was greatly enjoyed by the large crowd in attendance. /s/ Jay Em. (4 Nov 1896 issue). METCALFE CO: Mr. Walter DOWELL, a prominent young business man of Chicago, and Miss Lula WORKMAN, one of Metcalfe's fairest young women, were married at the home of the bride, near East Fork last Wednesday Rev. John P. SOWERS officiated. An elegant supper was served by the groom's mother in honor of the marriage. The attendants were Mr. Elmore ESTES, this place, and Miss Valona Dowell, of Beachville, Ky. The Times joins with their host of friends in wishing them all the happiness that may come to them in their new relationships. (4 Nov 1896 issue). Mr. George NANCE, of near Knob Lick, Metcalfe county, died last week with consumption. (28 Oct 1896 issue). To be continued. Sandi Sandi's Puzzlers: http://www.gensoup.org/gorinpuzzles/index.php Sandi's site: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/ Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/index?list=south-central-kentucky