 City Council Hold Regular
Meeting. Election of City Tax Collector Put
Off.
There was nothing unusual happened at the meeting of the
City Council last Monday night. It was a very tame
affair and the large crowd present looked disappointed
that things were not more interesting. It was
rumored that the
election of a City Tax Collector might come up but
Councilman Day suggested that the matter be put off for a
while as he was of the opinion that some philanthropic
person would soon offer to pay the city a bonus for the
job. The usual amount of bills were allowed with a
few dollars added this time on account of the quarterly
rent for light and water being due. When this bill
is paid there is not much left for anyone else.
Prather & Wesley were granted a permit to build at
$4,000 house on Oak St. A communication was read
from the Frankfort Chair Factory wanting to locate in
Somerset. The Mayor appointed a committee outside
of the Council to take the matter up. J.L. Waddle,
Cecil Williams and Ed Moore were named. The Council
gave the City Attorney permission to appeal the telephone
case and it will now go to the Court of Appeals.
There was only one bid for street construction work and
on motion of Mr. Day action was deferred. Mr.
Connelly, of the Connelly Construction Co., said the bid
received was very low and that he would not do the work
for the amount. The streets of Somerset are in a
horrible condition, especially North Main from the
Courthouse to the foot of Harvey's Hill; South Main from
the Square to the Kenwick Hotel, and College St.
These three streets should be fixed at once, if it
bankrupts the city. How about it, Mr. Mayor, and
Chairman of the Street Committee?
For
Clerk. Friends of "Bud" Logan are urging
him to get into the race for Circuit Court Clerk.
So far, there has been no one announcing for this office
and on account of the small remuneration connected with
it there is not likely to be a scramble. The office
at one time was a good one but on account of the small
number of whiskey cases and other litigation it has not
paid much in the past few years. Mr. Logan, it is
said, is willing to take it.
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Deaths
Mrs. J.F. Evans,
Former Somerset School Teacher, Dies in Pasadena,
California. Mrs. J.F. Evans, before her marriage
Miss Mabelle Eastman, died at Pasadena, California, on
October 26th. The news was received here this week
and was indeed a shock to her many friends in
Somerset. Mrs. Evans was art instructor in the high
school in 1915 and during her stay in Somerset endeared
herself to our people. The following article is
taken from the paper in her home town: "Clyde
Eastman received a telegram this morning that his sister,
Mrs. J.F. Evans, whose home is in Storm Lake, died
yesterday afternoon at Pasadena, California. Mr.
and Mrs. E.E. Eastman, her parents, were at the bedside
of their daughter. No funeral arrangements have
been made. Mabel Eastman was born Feb. 27, 1888,
and was brought up in LeMars. Five years ago she
was married to J.F. Evans and has been living in Storm
Lake since then. For some time her health has been
failing and two months ago she went to Pasadena in the
hope of relief there. Mrs. Evans is survived by her
husband, two sons, Richard and Donald, a brother Clyde,
and her parents. News of her taking away in the
prime of life came as a shock to her many friends here
and in Storm Lake, who had hoped her stay in Sunny
California would soon restore normal health."
Sudden Death of
Mrs. Chas. Rankin, of Garrard County. Daughter of
Ben Hamm.
The Lancaster Record had the following about the death of
Mrs. Chas. Rankin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hamm, of
this city: "The sudden and unexpected death of Mrs.
Charlie Rankin at her home on the Lexington Pike,
Wednesday morning at about nine o'clock, was a distinct
shock to her friends and relatives throughout this and
adjoining counties, where she was so well known and so
dearly beloved. Stricken suddenly with an attack of
Angina Pectoris at the breakfast table, she called her
husband and complained of pains in the left arm and
limbs, she was assisted to her bed and Mr. Rankin's
parents, who live nearby, were notified, but death
ensured about the time of their arrival. Mrs.
Rankin was 31 years old, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ben Hamm, who reside in Somerset, moving there from this
county several yeas ago.
About seven years ago she was married to Mr.
Charlie Rankin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rankin.
Besides her husband, she leaves a small child. Just
one year ago, their little girl was accidentally kicked
by a horse, resulting fatally and now the death of the
mother and wife, brings another affliction which falls
heavily upon the devoted husband, who has the sympathy of
a large number of friends and relatives. Funeral
services will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Rankin on the Lexington Pike at one o'clock Friday
afternoon, burial following in the Lancaster cemetery.
C.A. Hurt. Prominent Young Business Man, Dies
Following Accident Month Ago. As a result of an
accident received at the Cumberland Grocery Co., this
city, about a month ago, Mr. C.A. Hurt died at the
Somerset Sanitarium on Wednesday morning about two
o'clock. He never regained consciousness after the
accident. Specialists were called into consultation
several times but nothing could be done to relieve his
condition. The first of the week he developed
pneumonia and the end soon came. Mr. Hurt moved to
Somerset about five years ago from Clinton County, the
place of his birth. He held several responsible
positions with various business firms. His first
employment here was as manager of the R.J. Smith
Co. Before coming to Somerset, Mr. Hurt was a
traveling salesman and one of the most popular
"Knights of the Grip" on the road. Mr.
Hurt was a member of the Masonic Lodge and took an active
part in the order. He was a devout member of the
Baptist Church and lived a Christian life. He stood
very high in business and social circles and no young man
will be missed more than he. Funeral services were
held yesterday afternoon at the Baptist Church, conducted
by Rev. Hunter, the pastor, assisted by Rev. Talbot, of
the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Harrop, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and Rev. Clark of the First
Methodist Church. Interment followed in the City
Cemetery.
PING. Mr. James H. Ping, son of Mrs. Maria Ping, of
Dykes, and a cousin of County School Superintendent
Meece, died in St. Louis, Mo., last Friday afternoon
after a short illness with pneumonia and typhoid
fever. At the time of his death, he was attending
medical school in St. Louis. The remains arrived
here last Monday and funeral services were held at White
Lily Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Masonic Lodge,
of which he was a member. Besides his mother he
leaves three brothers, George B. Ping, of San Francisco,
Calif.; Lewis H. Ping, of Chattanooga, and Lewis Ping of
Nashville, Tenn., and one sister Mrs. Mary McCracken of
North Carolina. He was 39 years of age and splendid
type of young manhood.
Logan. Miss Nancy Ellen Logan, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. V.K. Logan, died last Saturday at the home of her
parents on Columbia St. The news of the death of
Miss Logan cast a shadow over the entire city for no
young woman was held in higher esteem by our people than
was Miss Ella. She had been in ill health for some
time and fought bravely to combat the disease that took
her away. Miss Ella was born in Somerset forty-two
years ago but had lived most of her life at Nancy, Ky.,
where her parents moved from Somerset when she was a
young girl. With the exception of a few years spent
in the West she had lived in Pulaski County all her
life. Funeral services were held at the First
Methodist Church last Tuesday afternoon conducted by her
pastor, Rev. W.L. Clark. Interment followed in the
City Cemetery. Miss Ella was a splendid type of
Christian womanhood. A devout member of the
Methodist Church, she was active in all religious
activities and will be greatly missed. She was also
active in club work and civic enterprises. She
possessed a keen and brilliant mind and often delighted
Somerset audiences with her readings and
recitations. In every walk of life her cheerful
disposition and wonderful personality will be missed.
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County
Agent Wilson Organizes Junior Agricultural Clubs Over
Pulaski County. County Agent Wilson spent all of
last week in the county organizing Junior Agricultural
Clubs. Ninety-five members were enrolled, which
number Mr. Wilson expects to double before the end of the
next week when he visits other parts of the county.
A club was organized at Grundy with nine members.
Theo. Stewart was elected as President, Will Buchanan,
Vice President; Allen Callahan, Secretary, and Custer
Herrin, Club Leader. The other clubs organized
were: Rush Branch, with eleven members. Edna
Nunnelly, President; Myrtle Hamm, vice president, and
Gertrude Griffin, secretary. Mt. Victory, with
twenty-two members. Virgil Linville, president,
Ester Jones, vice president; Edna Sears, secretary and
Dave Jones, club leader. Shopville, with eighteen
members. A.D. Herrin, president; Ronald Herrin,
vice president, and Carmen Herrin, secretary. Short
Creek, with seventeen members. Maggie Price,
president; Lottie Whitaker, vice president; Mollie Sears,
secretary, and Leslie Farmer, club leader. These
clubs are being formed all over Kentucky and Mr. Wilson
received a report form headquarters this week which
stated that 21,000 members had been secured. The
members will give particular attention to corn, potatoes,
chickens and calves. Each member will receive a
Kentucky State Junior Agricultural Club button. Mr.
Wilson reports about twenty-five per cent of the tobacco
crop ready for shipment. Home farmers are going
around tying up crops and have been paying 20 cents a
pound. Most of the tobacco here will go to the
Lexington market. Mr. Wilson will go to Lexington
next week to attend a meeting of the County Agent's of
the State and while there he will investigate the tobacco
market.
 Gifts For Soldiers. All those
who desire to contribute gifts for the soldiers at the
Cumberland Sanitarium may leave them at the office of Dr.
Parsons, Post Commander of the American Legion. Dr.
Parsons will see that all gifts reach the boys Christmas
day. It is planned to have a large Christmas tree
and to play Santa Clause to these boys. The various
churches and lodges in the city are going to aid in the
work. It is also suggested that members from all
lodges and churches visit the Sanitarium during Christmas
week.
Many Owe Lives To
Col. Morrow. Grateful Austrian Officer Tells How
Twenty-Seventh Infantry Rescued 1,800 Prisoners.
Washington, D.C. - Credit for saving the lives of 1,800
Austro-Hungarian prisoners of war in a prison camp near
Chabarovsk, in Eastern Siberia, during the fall of 1918
is giving to officers of the 27th United States Infantry
by Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand Reder, of the former
Austro-Hungarian army, in an open letter to the press of
Austria and Hungary. Colonel Reder's letter says an
epidemic of influenza had threatened to convert the camp
into a "vast cemetery" when the personnel of
the American regiment, commanded by Col. C.H. Morrow,
took
charge and transformed the "wretched" hospital
accommodations provided by the Russian authorities into a
"modern establishment." Describing other
work done by the American regiment, including the
establishment of schools, a library, a theater and other
recreation features, Colonel Reder declared he felt it
his "first and most sacred duty" on returning
to his country to "let the world know" that he
and his comrades owed their "lives, health and
happiness and power for good in the world to the noble
American officers of the 27th Regiment of the great
American army."
Flocking Here. Since many of the automobile
factories and tire factories, in the East have closed
down and thrown thousands out of work Somerset seems to
be the mecca for a great number of these people.
During the past two weeks no less than fifty have dropped
into town looking for something to do. Many of them
have applied at the shops and others are figuring on
starting mechanical and paint shops. Several
automobile painters have been here.
They are report "things shot to pieces" in the
factory towns up East.
Paid Ads...
Judge Kennedy A Candidate. Judge Kennedy
needs no introduction to the people of the 28th Judicial
District. A native of Wayne County, where he was
elected and served as County Court Clerk and County
Judge, he removed to this county in 1912 where he has
since resided; he is one of our foremost citizens and he
and his excellent family have occupied prominent
positions in all forward movements since coming
here. Judge Kennedy is now serving as President of
the Pulaski County Bar Association to which position he
was unanimously elected by the lawyers of the local bar
about a year ago. Both he and Mrs. Kennedy teach
Sunday School classes regularly and they are prominent in
Church and social welfare work. Their eldest son,
Harold, is a member of Pulaski County Post No. 38, of the
American Legion, and is the efficient bookkeeper for the
Kentucky Utilities Company. Their daughter, Miss
Grace, is a graduate of Union College and is now a
teacher in the graded school at Burnside. Their
next daughter, Miss Blanche, is a graduate of Somerset
High School, Class of 1920, and is now in her first year
at the University of Kentucky at Lexington. Their
other children are: Madge, aged 12; Sam, aged 10; and
Kenneth, aged 7 years, who attend the Graded School in
Somerset. Judge Kennedy has a most interesting and
estimable family and all of them are held in high regard
by those who know them. The Judge has but two
hobbies. The first is his children. He is
their companion and play fellow. He believes in
children and is making many sacrifices to educate them in
order that they may be serviceable and helpful to
humanity. The second is his garden. He is one
of Somerset's best gardeners. During spring and
summer he is regularly seen morning's and afternoon's
with his overall's on, working in his garden. Six
years ago, Judge Kennedy was a candidate for this
nomination. He was denied a single offer of
election, challenger or inspector in both Pulaski and
Rockcastle Counties, and there was much other unfairness
in the primary. His opponent was counted winner by
the narrow margin of 271 votes. Since that time,
Judge Kennedy has practiced his profession in Pulaski and
adjoining counties. When seen by a reporter for the
Republican and asked for a statement, Judge Kennedy said:
"Yes, I still want to be Circuit Judge. I do
not, however, intend to begin an active campaign before
next May. I do not think it would be fair to the
people to agitate the public mind too long. We have
too much politics anyhow. The people should be
permitted to forget politics and elections once in
awhile. I am going to make this race upon a high
plane. I shall try to be conscious all the while
that I am a candidate for the high office of Circuit
Judge and act accordingly. I shall avoid mud
slinging, and intend to keep out of newspapers. The
people do not want mud slinging or newspaper slush.
I shall treat my opponent kindly and fairly. The
people know us both. I am a candidate for a first
term; he for a third; he has drawn more than fifty
thousand dollars in salary from the office. The
people can quietly make their choice. I have
always advocated honest elections. I shall stand
for a clean, fair primary election, always remembering
that our mothers, wives, daughters and sisters are
voters. If I cannot win honestly, I do not want to
win at all. If a single stolen or dishonest vote
would make me Circuit Judge, I would decline it.
You may say to the people for me that I am absolutely
sure of victory. The people believe in fairness and
they are for me. And when I become Circuit Judge, I
pledge to the whole people the very best of service that
there is in me." The Republican predicts a
landslide for Judge Kennedy. - Pulaski County Republican,
Edition of December 10, 1920.
- Advertisement.
Hon. C.M. Langdon. In another column will be found
the announcement of C.M. Langdon as a candidate for the
Republican nomination for County Court Clerk, subject to
the action of the Republican party to be expressed at the
next regular Primary election, August, 1921. In
commenting on this candidate, there is nothing the
Commonwealth can say that will make Mr. Langdon any
better known to the people of this county, since it is
generally conceded that "Little Cy" knows more
men, women and children, by their names, and where they
live, than any other man in Pulaski County. And he
is also known by the people as about the best natured and
obliging gentleman to be found anywhere. That he
has, in every particular, made a most excellent,
painstaking and competent clerk no one will deny.
It has not only been a pleasure for him to render to all
people alike, every duty required of him by law, but he
has also rendered many favors outside of his official
duties, and in so doing he has saved his fellow citizens
many dollars. This has been done in many ways,
looking up old records, tracing land titles and doing
thousands of other things for which professional men
would have charged the people hundreds of dollars.
These and many other facts only go to show in a meager
way the true character and real worth of Mr.
Langdon. Not only this, they show in a measure why
the Republicans of this county have always been glad to
honor him. In honoring Mr. Langdon, the party
honors itself and in doing so, it has done no more for
him than he has done for the party. That the Grand
Old Party exists today is due to just such men as Cy
Langdon, who have always been true to both the principles
and the nominees of the party and never too busy or
stingy to respond to every call made for the good of
Republicanism in County, State and Nation. The
facts are, Mr. Langdon has always contributed most
liberally for the party's support and whoever may or may
not oppose him for this nomination, they will not be able
to show a better party record, and many not nearly so
good. It can not be said that this service has been
done in the hope of reward, because, whether in office or
not, it has always been the same unselfish service upon
his part, and on account of the facts mentioned and many
others, the people know and appreciate. Mr.
Langdon's friends contend that the people and the
Republican party need Mr. Langdon and they confidently
predict his re-nomination and re-election as County Court
Clerk by his re-nomination and re-election as County
Court Clerk by his usual large majority. From The
Commonwealth Issue of December 16 - Advertisement.
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