NEWS.Adair.County.News.1901.3.6 Some items of genealogical interest from THE ADAIR COUNTY NEWS, Wednesday, 06 Mar 1901 In a letter to the editor Mr. Dempsey GRISSOM says: "I left Burkesville, Ky., in February 1884, going to Paris, Texas; from there, in 1887, to Kansas, and engaged in the mercantile business, in which I am still engaged. Syracuse which is my home is the county seat of Hamilton county… …but our minds often drift back to 'Old Kentucky,' and especially to Breeding Chapel where we spent many days in childhood, a place where my parents, who are now laid to rest, instilled many impressions on our mind never to fade as long as life lasts." Negro Lynched: Terre Haute, Ind., Feb. 26—Geo. WARD, a negro who confessed to the murder of Miss Ida FINKELSTEIN, was taken from the Vigo county jail by a mob at 12:36 today. …A rope was placed around the negro's neck and he was dragged to the wagon bridge across the Wabash river, three blocks away and hanged to the drawbridge. … [Miss FINKELSTEIN] died in a hospital here at 11 o'clock last night…. Deadly Draught: Miss Nonie PROWSE, only daughter of County Clerk J. P. PROWSE, committed suicide at an early hour Sunday morning. … [Article mentions brothers Charles O. and Frank]… The funeral services will be held this afternoon, having been deferred to await the arrival of an aunt from Washington City --- Hopkinsville Kentucky. >From Milltown: - --A little child of Jim GARNETT's died recently with pneumonia. >From Creelsboro: - --Silas DENNEY will take his departure in a few days for the far West. - --Born, to the wife of E. CAMPBELL, on the 2nd inst., a son. Born, to the wife of H. O. MURRELL, on the 3rd, a 9 pound girl. Born, to the wife of C. E. CLAYCOMB, on the 4th, a daughter. Peggie PENDLETON, an old lady of Casey county, died last Saturday and was buried in Neatsburg. Last Friday night, Mrs. Tate SQUIRES, of Green county, departed this life. She died of consumption and was about 35 years old. She leaves a husband and several children. Mr. William CUNDIFF, and family, of Russell county, left last Monday for Oklahoma, where he intends to reside. … A young Mr. MITCHELL, Knob Lick, nephew of Mr. S. H. Mitchell, of this city, died last Saturday night. Mrs. Bettie FIELD Dead: Last Thursday a sad message reached Mrs. Mary PRICE, this city, --a notification that her beloved daughter, Mrs. Bettie FIELD, had gently passed away at her late home in Cleburne, Texas, the hour of death being 5:15 A.M., the 22d Ult. –The deceased was born and reared in Columbia and was the oldest child of W.T. and Mary PRICE. Had she lived until the 24th of next June she would have been forty-eight years old. At nineteen years of age she confessed her faith in the Savior of mankind, united with Presbyterian church and lived a consistent Christian life until the day of her death. –At the age of twenty-six she was married in this place to Dr. W. G. FIELD, removing to Bridgeport soon thereafter, and a year or two later located in Texas.—Mrs. FIELD was a victim of cancer and was a great sufferer for more than six years. Knowing the character of the disease she needed no other reminder that the days of her life upon earth were but few, and with true Christian fortitude she patiently awaited the summons. –She told her husband and children, a son and daughter , both grown, five weeks before the end came that she was praying that God would let her sleep her life out, and this is the way she died. At 8 o'clock p.m. she fell into a slumber, to awake in the arms of her Savior. May the blessings of heaven rest upon those who have been bereft, and especially upon the aged mother who feels as only a sorrowing parent can feel over the loss of her first born. –The surviving members of the family should rejoice that the troubles of their dear on is ended. No earthly hand could cure her. She is now with her Maker where there is neither pain nor sorrow. To the family we extend our sympathy. Mr. John N. TURNER, Jr., of Campbellsville, a popular young man who is in the banking business, and Miss Mary COLEMAN, a charming young lady, of Richmond, Ky., were quietly married last Wednesday evening. The couple reached Campbellsville Thursday afternoon and were given a reception at the home of the groom's father. Marriage Licenses: The following marriage licenses were issued from the Adair County Clerk's office during the month of February: J.W. SKAGGS to Miss Minnie BEARD; J.P. COFFEY to Miss Fanny COOMER; Claud HATCHER to Miss Annie VAUGHAN; M.A. MONDAY to Miss Mary BEARD; G.A. HOOVER to Miss Laura EARLES, Ed GIFFORD to Mrs. Susie HELM; Z.P. SHEPHERD to Miss Mary BURTON, L.W. CALHOUN to Miss Mary STAPP; Walter ANTLE to Miss Florence MELSON; T.K. HENSON to Miss Cora BAULT; E.V. HUMPHREY to Miss Cora ROBINSON. Mr. David WILLIAMS, father of Mrs. W. W. BRADSHAW, of this town, passed over the river of death, at his home near Waterview, Cumberland County, last Saturday. Mr. WILLIAMS was one of the oldest citizens of that county, respected and honored for his uprightness and noble traits of character. He had lived to the ripe old age of 91 years and surrendered this life in humble submission to the Maker's call. Mrs. BRADSHAW was unable to attend the funeral owing to sickness. One by one the old landmarks are passing away and the world is none better by it. Obituary: Mrs. Minnie MOSS, (nee BELL), died February 23rd aged 23 years. She had been in poor health for some time but pneumonia ended her life. While she suffered a great deal it was borne with patience, and she expressed herself as being resigned to the Master's will. –She talked beautifully of her departure—that Jesus came and took her in His arms. She spoke of loved ones who had preceded her and sang during the last illness, one of her favorite songs, "We'll work till Jesus comes." She will be missed in the neighborhood as well as by her own family. She leaves a husband, three children, besides one brother and sister. May they realize their loss in her gain, and strive to meet her in Heaven. May God bless her parting worked to her family. ---A friend. Died on the 3rd. inst., Mr. William ?ANES (H?, B?, J?) with consumption. He was in his 67th year and left satisfactory evidence that he was prepared for the realities unknow (sic) to us. His remains were interred at Antioch church. >From Cane Valley: Chas. COWHERD left last week for McKinney, Texas. As the result of a quarrel which arose during the selection of a pastor at a Negro church in Christian county, William FAULKNER was killed by Fields HOBSON. Contributed by: "Carol Moody" Date: 02 Jun 1997