Subject: KY-F: Tidbits from THE ADAIR COUNTY NEWS, Wednesday, 01 May 1901 Some items of genealogical interest from THE ADAIR COUNTY NEWS, Wednesday, 1 May 1901 >From Gradyville: - --Mrs. J. M. ROWE, Sparksville, died very suddenly last week – heart disease. - --Uncle Tom KEMP, one of the oldest men in this section, was with use one day last week and informed us that he was 74 years old., in good health, and worked on the farm everyday. - --Born, to the wife of Rev. Eli WESLEY on the 26th, a daughter. - --Born, to the wife of J. T. HUGHES on the 25th, a daughter. >From Pellyton: - --Born, to the wife of James POWELL, recently, a son, weighing 11 pounds. Mr. J. K. STRANGE Dead: Last Monday forenoon at the hour of 11:40, after an affliction of many years, Mr. J. K. STRANGE, one of the best known citizens of Adair county, died at his late home in this city. -- His death was not unexpected, as his condition had been alarming for several weeks and his family and friends realized for a number of days that he was fighting his last battle for life, and that Death would conquer. – As an upright citizen he stood in the from ranks with his fellowmen, and was honored and respected throughout this county for his integrity, moral and religious character. – He was born and reared near Glenville, this county, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Abram STRANGE, who preceded him to the grave many years ago. -- Reaching manhood, he commenced selling goods in the neighborhood where he was reared, and at the age of thirty he removed to Columbia and continued in the same business several years, then returned to the country. About the year 1872 or 3 he was elected sheriff of Adair county, which office he held four terms, two by election and two by appointment. During his career he filled other position of trust, meriting the esteem of everyone with whom he was connected for correctness in business affairs. -- The deceased had lived in Columbia continuously for the past twenty-eight or thirty years, the last five years being spent at the home of Mr. Rollin HURT, whose wife is a daughter of Mrs. STRANGE by her first husband. -- Mr. STRANGE was sixty five years of age the 15th day of last April and was twice married. His first wife was Miss Fannie TAYLOR, a daughtes (sic) of Mr. S. P. TAYLOR, who died a few years ago. Of this union three children were born, Alvin, Lucian and Porter STRANGE. Alvin, is here, Lucian died eight years ago and Porter resides in Texas. – Several years after the death of the first wife Mr. STRANGE was again married to Mrs. Anna CHANDLER, of Taylor county, and with her he lived happily until his death. During his long illness no person ever received closer attention nor was kindness ever more freely and tenderly administered. – The deceased was a member of the Christian Church and had been for many years. – Ever body know Jack STRANGE, as he was familiarly called, and although he was sorely afflicted and ready to meet his God, every body regrets to lose a citizen who has at all times stood for honor and the right in every particular. – The funeral services were conducted by Eld. Z. T. WILLIAMS yesterday afternoon and when they were concluded the Masonic Fraternity took charge of the remains, and at the conclusion of their solemn and impressive ceremony, the body was laid to rest in the city cemetery. The wife of Mr. Eli BURTON, who is selling goods at Purdy, this county, died last Monday morning. She was a victim of consumption and had been sick a long time. Capt. Thos. T. FISHER, who was one of Taylor county's best citizens, died about a week ago. He served in the Federal army and lost an arm in a hotly contested battle. He frequently held positions of trust. Obituary: On the 15 day of April the grim reaper, Death claimed as its own, the spirit of Mrs. Susan INGRAM. She was born in 1819; was the daughter of Mr. James and Mrs. Susan PAGE. – She was married to Mr. James INGRAM who passed across the dark waters of death only two months and twelve days preceding her heath. – She was a devoted wife and mother; she leaves two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Harriet ROBERTSON, Mrs. Nannie HUMPHREY and Messrs. Bunyan, Isaac and Foster INGRAM. Her youngest daughter, Miss Lou, passed away a few years ago. – While Mrs. INGRAM was visiting her sister, Mrs. Nancy RICE she was taken ill and lasted only a short time. – She expressed her willingness to meet her God; and asked the prayers of her children that death might relieve her of her sufferings. With her loving children it is a blessed hope, a comforting belief, yes, a happy conviction, that it is not all of death to die, that it is but an entrance into eternal life. – "If we err in human blindness, And forget that we are dust; Of we miss the law of kindness When we struggle to be just. Snowy wings of peace shall cover All the pain that hides away, We shall know each other better When the mists have cleared away! E.R.F. Mr. William G. CONOVER, who lives near Mt. Pleasant, is lying dangerously sill, suffering from a stroke of paralysis received last Thursday. He was en route from Columbia to his home when stricken, falling from his horse near the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth CURD. Mrs. Anna CURD, seeing that something was distressingly wrong, went to the sick man's assistance, and a runner started at only for a physician. Dr. W. R. GRISSOM and Judge BUTLER soon reached the scene, and Mr. CONOVER was conveyed to his home, where he has been lying critically ill ever since. Mr. CONOVER is about 75 years old and it will be a hard pull if he survives the shock. He is a brother-in-law of Judge BUTLER and was a nephew of the older set of MURRELLs, this county. Personal Mention: Mr. W. G. CONOVER, whose illness is mentioned elsewhere in this issue, is thought to be some better. Marriage Licenses: The following marriage licenses were issued from the Adair County Clerk's office during the month of April—W. O. DARNELL to Miss Stella CASKEY; Jas. M. ROOKS to Miss Rachel Z. ROBERTS; Wm. L. FLOYD to Miss Lonie Bell BRYANT; Otha REDMAN to Miss Fetna KIMBLER; H. A. SHELTON to Miss Zona CAPE; S. R. FORD to Mrs. Myrtle McCLISTER; Evan AKIN to Miss Etta McCLISTER; C. L. PYLE to Miss Ethel BREEDING. This last couple will be married to-day. The bride to be is a daughter of Mr. J. S. BREEDING and is a very deserving young lady. The intended groom is a citizen of Casey county and is said to be a popular young man. Jim CRAVENS, of Barren county, charged with committing an outrage upon a female, was tried before Judge BUTLER last Wednesday. He was held or further trial, but released upon his own bond. Immediately upon leaving the Court he was arrested by United States Deputy Marshal LONG, charged with violating the revenue laws. At one time CRAVENS was a citizen of Adair county. Mr. S. D. SIMPSON, cashier of the bank of Albany, and Miss Sallie CROSBY, of Dixon, Ky., were in married in Indianapolis last Wednesday. Mr. Simpson met his wife for the first time one week before their marriage. Miss CROSBY was visiting her sister, Mrs. G. E. HARRISON, in Albany, when the meeting was brought about. Two years ago Mrs. HARRISON married her husband in Cincinnati after an acquaintance of two days. >From Jabez: - --Mr. Richard POLSTON, a Mason, died recently. He was buried by the Fraternity. - --Born, to the wife of Add HOPPER, the 10th, a 7 pound girl. - --Mr. J. B. DENNY and Miss Ellen TODD were united in matrimony last week. May peace and happiness dwell in their home. - --Born, to the wife of Mr. G. E. TOMPKINS, the 16th, a girl. At Rest: At 11 o'clock Wednesday night, April 17th, the grim reaper, death, entered the home of Mr. W. J. BOTTOM and claimed as its victim his loving wife, Bettie. She was sick about five weeks. She was first taken with measles, the disease settling on her lungs. She was born December 5, 1859. She leaves a husband and eight children and a host of friends to mourn her departure. She was a member of the Christian Church and devoted Christian, and was loved by all who knew her. Her departure has left a vacancy that no one on earth can fill. While we have lost, heaven has gained, for she is gone to that home where there is not more sickness, sorrow, and pain. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, their works follow after them. L.B. Mrs. John ISLEY, living hear Spring place Tenn., has given birth to four babies, each weighing four pounds. They are all living and doing well. Benjamin LANDERS, 81 years old, and Miss Nellie RECTOR, aged 39, were married at Bowling Green last week while sitting in a buggy in the rain in from of the Court House. Roy COURTNEY, a young man who had been paroled from an insane asylum, bound his aged mother with a plow line in Christian county and threw her into the fireplace, where she was perhaps fatally burned. Thomas HALL, an aged and respected citizen, who died in Paducah last week requested in his dying hours that an air shaft be erected in his grave and a string attached to his hand, so if he should not be dead when buried he could pull the string and draw down a flag which was to be placed at the opening of the shaft. His instructions were carried out to the letter. Early Monday morning the watchman who was left at the grave went away to get a drink. When he returned the flag was down. The members of Mr. HALL's family became greatly excited and the body was exhumed. The dead man showed no signs of life, and was put back in the grave. It is believed that the flag was blown down by the wind. Thomas, a ten-year-old son of Mr. J. H. DEMPSEY, of Daviess county, was burned to death. His mother had just left the room and the little fellow had got ous (sic) of bed and was preparing to dress himself when his night gown caught fire from an open grate. By accidental discharge of a shot-gun in the hand of an older brother, Willie WHITE, aged six years, son of Mrs. Rich'd WHITE, of Madison county, had one of his legs nearly torn off, dying a few hours later from loss of blood. At Jackson, Mrs. Minnie SPEARS, wife of James SPEARS, committed suicide by taking poison, after quarreling with her husband. Miss Pearl DODSON, aged 17, eloped with Wm. PARK, but they were arrested at Wwensboro (sic) and the young lady's father took her home. Submitted by: Carol Moody Date: Wed, 20 ug 1997