Below are articles transcribed from area newspapers about the citizens and other tidbits of material about Burlington, Lawrence County, Ohio’s first county seat. I encourage you to take a few moments and read through these articles with many interesting facts and other information. Burlington, Ohio, is in close proximity to South Point, Ohio, which is the southernmost point in the state of Ohio. Much appreciation to Sharon M. Kouns for typing and submitting these stories.
BURLINGTON
IRONTON REGISTER, AUGUST 5, 1875
- Finding time between showers, I thought a few notes might be of interest to the readers of the Register. A few hours of sunshine is a blessing we seldom get here.
- At 1 o’clock, the 31st, the delegates started for Marion in one of the heaviest rainstorms of the season. We reached Marion at 9 a.m., voted for our men, getting up a ticket of the best citizens in the county. Let us give them a rousing majority this Fall. Esq. Thompson, of this place, did better than he expected, coming out as late as he did. The Squire is just the right kind of a man for the place; a good citizen and a live Republican. May success attend him.
- The corn crops all along the road from here to Marion are good, or at least one-third more than an average. Wheat is badly damaged in shock; oats are only partly cut and balanced down and badly tangled.
- J. S. Faverty, of this place, has been sick for several weeks but is slowly recovering.
- Ankrim, at Lincoln Keg Works, died last night. She was the wife of Samuel Ankrim, an old and respected citizen of this township.
- The river is rising fast, and considerable corn is already underwater on the low bottoms.
Ironton Register, August 30, 1877 – Last Wednesday afternoon, the residence of Mr. W. A. Campbell, near Burlington, Ohio, was entirely destroyed by fire. Mrs. Campbell was ironing, and there was a fire in the kitchen, but it is hardly known how the accident originated.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, JANUARY 9, 1879
- The Ohio River is frozen over here, and the skaters are enjoying themselves night and day.
- Born on Jan. 2, 1879, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McClure.
- Died, Jan. 4, Mrs. Runner, aged 89 years.
- There are five school teachers going to school here now, Mr. A. W. Hurt is among the number.
- Everybody is sleighing.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, MARCH 27, 1879
- Died – John Myers, on March 20, 1879, aged 55 years. The deceased was born in Pennsylvania on February 10, 1834; he came to this county from northern Ohio 28 years ago. He was a wagoner in Co. F. 10th Cavalry during the rebellion.
- H. Bryan and the lady of Newport, Ky., are visiting friends here.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1886
- The spelling school was given by Miss Maggie Drury Friday night and was a complete success; enjoyed by everyone present., especially “Peaches”; Miss Lizzie Remy being the champion speller.
- Our schools will close on April 6th; then, Prof. Sawyer begins a select school for the following Monday.
- Mrs. Vesta McCormick has been quite sick for some time but is convalescent.
- Mr. and Mrs. Beatty, of your city, made a flying trip home last week.
- The protracted meeting at Union Chapel by Rev. Hawk has closed with good results – forty accessions and thirty conversions.
- Amos Winn, an engineer on Str. Bostona, is now at home very sick.
- To Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford, a daughter. John is all smiles.
- Mrs. Lizzie Dillon and her son from Ashland, Ky., are visiting friends and relatives in this neighborhood.
- Miss Alice Daniels of Charley Creek has returned from her visit to Millersport.
- Mr. Joseph Davidson, an aged gentleman of Burlington, Ohio, is quite sick.
- The writing school has closed. Geo. Smitley received the prize for the most improvement. US TWO.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1886
- J. C. Carter, our P. M., is building a new store 20 x 4, two stories high, on the place formerly owned by Capt. Lew Kouns.
- Alex Roberts is erecting a one-and-one-half-story house next to Carter’s, and Mrs. Williams is having her brick house painted in style. These are the improvements underway. Others are talked of.
- Mrs. Jos. Davidson, whose husband died four months ago, is very ill. Small hopes are held for her recovery.
- Harry Williams, who has been very sick at Portsmouth, is reported better.
- Mrs. Elwood Hussey expects to move to Philadelphia in August. We shall be sorry to part with so pleasant a family. THAD.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1887
- Rev. J. K. Argo is now holding a series of meetings at the M. E. Church. Considerable interest among the members but little among the outsiders.
- Miss Anna Kouns starts for the Sunny South next week, to be gone until May. Alas! Do not weep, for she will return with the roses.
- Mrs. M. E. Myers, of Proctorville but formerly of this burg, is now visiting here.
- Our school is progressing finely with Miss Maggie Drury at the head. It could not be otherwise with such an earnest and interesting teacher.
- Mrs. Mary Powers is quite sick at her sister’s, Mrs. Maggie Davidson.
- Mr. Mont Robertson is now a boss clerk at Mr. J. R. Frampton’s new brick store.
- Miss Inez Smitley is spending the Winter in your city as the companion of Mrs. G. W. Thompson. We like the Register’s new dress very much. Long life to it. C. C.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1887
- A very enjoyable affair took place at the residence of Mr. Wm. Drury on Wednesday last, in the form of a wedding – the marriage of their daughter Kate to Ira D. Chatfield, of South Point, Rev. J. K. Argo officiating. The ceremony was performed at 8 o’clock. The bride and groom looked at the picture of happiness. After the ceremony, the guests, about thirty-five in number, repaired to the dining room, where a sumptuous feast was spread. The table was loaded with delicacies of all kinds. After supper was served, the many friends bestowed their best wishes upon them for future happiness and success.
- They were the recipients of many useful presents: A carpet from the mother of the groom; a cow from the father of the bride, a set of dishes and carpet from the mother of the bride; Mrs. Kate Crawford, an iron stand, silk table scarf, and tea-cloth; Martin and Harry Chatfield, table-cloth; Ben Kouns, pair towels, Aleck Kouns, napkins; Nettie, Maud, and Ethel Chatfield, napkins; Ida Drury, pair towels; Alice Chatfield, clothesline and pins; Tom Campbell, tidy; Anna Ankrim, sauce dish; Charley Ankrim, tidy; Effie McCoy, fruit dish; Ina Smitley, tidy; Lizzie Kouns, hand-embroidered pin cushion and bangle board; Don Chatfield, 50 cents.; Adah Drury, hand-embroidered pin cushion; Libbie Law, lambrequin; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Law, clock; Anna Kouns, pair vases; Wright McCoy and Ed Elkins, centerpiece; Mrs. Lizzie Dillon, silver spoon-holder; Mary Drury, glass pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Argo, hand-painted panel and a year’s subscription to the Housekeeper; Belle McCoy, towel; Effie Ankrim, napkins; Lillie Crawford and Hattie Drury, waiter; Frank Campbell, napkins; Alice Johnston, sketchbook; Lou and Henry Kouns, willow-chair; Maggie Drury, parlor lamp. ONE WHO WAS THERE.
- IR. August 21, 1890 – Sick. We learn that Thos. E. Campbell, an old citizen of Burlington, and W. S. Bradshaw, the school teacher at Union Landing, are very sick.
- IR. October 9, 1890 – Thos. Campbell, an old citizen of Burlington, is very sick; no hopes entertained of his recovery.
- IR. October 16, 1890 – Sybene – Thos. Campbell, an old citizen of this place, died on October 6th. His remains were taken to Burlington cemetery.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, JANUARY 29, 1891
Correspondent to the Register.
- Our little village is not on the boom but is steadily growing. We now have six stores. G. Davidson has started a new grocery on Washington Ave., and we hope he will prosper as he is one of our most energetic young men.
- The M. E. Church is being repaired, and the parsonage moved to the corner of Washington and Franklin.
- C. F. Scott has closed his meeting at Mountain Chapel. Rev. Crossley is holding a meeting at Delta.
- Talk about the county seat being moved to South Point! You might as well talk of it being moved back to Burlington, It’s an old home.
- Rose Betz and daughters May and Garnet of Gallipolis are the guests of Mrs. M. D. Davidson.
- F. Davidson, of Ironton, is visiting Mrs. John G. Wilson.
- J. C. Carter is visiting her sister at Ford, Kentucky.
- A crowd of young folks attended a meeting at Delta Sunday night.
- M. Wilson, who is teaching at Athalia, spent Sunday at home.
- Quite a number of the workmen from the powder works are boarding on this side of the river.
- We hear there is to be a dance on Madison avenue soon.
- D. Davidson has a barge of coal from Hartford City at the wharf.
- Silas Elkins of Kentucky was calling on friends here Sunday.
- Tillie Stewart, who has been visiting in Ironton, has returned home.
- Rose Dillon Bailey is the guest of Squire Dillon.
- It’s funny to see Hall Skelton tip-toe through the mud.
- Boys, the next time you go to Macedonia, start earlier.
- The white saps visited our place not long since and left their usual bunch of switches.
- J___ Faverty(?), of Huntington, W. Va., is visiting his mother. He is now a traveling agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Co. William Micawber.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 1891
- There is quite a good deal of sickness in this vicinity. J. G. Wilson has an attack on the La Grippe. Ed Owens and Paul Hussey are quite sick.
- Charlie Ankrim spends part of every week at Ashland.
- Will Mace, of the Steamer ‘Buckeye Boy’ who has been confined to the house for some weeks with a lame foot, is able to be about.
- Miss Millie Soupene was home Sunday. Miss Kate Stern returned home yesterday after a pleasant visit with friends in Newport, Ky.
- Mrs. F. L. Owen and Mrs. J. Bailey were in Catlettsburg last week. Mr. Hodges and Miss Mattie Kates spent Sunday in Ironton.
- Ask Henry Bird how he likes measles.
- Miss Anna Ankrim and the Miss Davis of Solida were seen on our streets last week.
- Misses Ehyl Williams and Amanda Hurt attended the examination Friday and Saturday.
- E. M. Wilson is now at home. Mr. Bimpson of Sheridan spent Sunday here. WILKINS.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, APRIL 16, 1891
- Everybody is rejoicing on account of the fine weather, and all are glad to hear that we are at last to have some good roads.
- W. D. Davidson has another barge of coal at the landing.
- John W. Dillon, of Catlettsburg, was in town a few days ago.
- Among those who were here Sunday, we noticed Mr. and Mrs. Brubaker of Sheridan, Mr. Lothrop, Miss Maggie Smith, and Ed Smith of Ironton; Dr. Shattuck of Coal Grove; W. B. Wilson and Jas. Faverty of Huntington.
- Mrs. A. Soupene and Mrs. Dr. Shattuck, and her son spent last week with Mrs. J. C. Carter.
- Lou Shute is now on the Str. Telegraph.
- J. D. Davidson is at home.
- Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Watts are visiting Col. And Mrs. Watts.
- Mrs. Capt. Carl Mace is spending a few days in Catlettsburg.
- Harry McLaughlin left Sunday on the Scotia to spend a few weeks with his father in Cincinnati.
- Mrs. Clate Crawford and Miss Kate Meers were in town last week.
- Those on the sick list are Mrs. Hunley, Miss Effie Dillon, and Miss Ella Mansfield.
- Mrs. Burdette and Mrs. S. B. Jones, of Ironton, came up Friday to attend the funeral of little Paul Hussey, who died Thursday evening. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. F. Scott Saturday at 10 a.m. The community sympathized with Mr. and Mrs. Hussey in their great loss, as he was their only son. Paul was but six months old.
- Mrs. J. G. Wilson has been in Ironton, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. R. B. Miller.
- F. L. Owen of the Buckeye Boy was called home last week on account of the sickness of his son Ed.
- Dr. Sturgill of Ceredo was in town a few days ago.
- L. P. Walters has started a bakery on Front Street.
- Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Durea were the guests of Mrs. A. Bailey Sunday.
- A small child of Wm. Duncan died Friday morning and was buried Saturday.
- Our cemetery is being improved. The trustees are going to make new walks and have ordered trees.
- J. T. Watts, Lum Shepherd, and Mr. Preddy are working on Dr. Williams’ house.
- Miss Mattie Kates left for home today.
- Lawson Drury was re-elected as a member of the School Board. WILKINS.
IR. May 7, 1891 – Obituary of Mrs. John S. George, nee Amelia Crumlish.
Mrs. John S. George, after a few weeks of sicknesses, Mrs. George died Saturday afternoon and was buried Monday at 4 p.m. The funeral services took place at the residence, Revs. Goodson and Moran officiating. There was a large assemblage gathered to pay their last respects. The deceased was before her marriage, Miss Amelia Crumlish.
She was born just above Burlington, this county, on Oct. 31, 1825; she was married at Burlington in 1850. Soon after her marriage, she moved to Ironton, her husband, a prominent attorney, coming right after the county seat was moved here. Ever since that, Mrs. George has lived here, endearing herself with her amiable Christian qualities to all the people. She was a noblewoman in every way.
The pallbearers were Col. Nigh, R. Leete, W. M. Kerr, E. V. Dean, J. H. Moulton, and W. A. Murdock. Mrs. Adait, the only living child of the deceased, her husband, and her son were here attending the funeral. Elsewhere in this paper is a kindly tribute to the virtues of the deceased by a friend.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, AUGUST 13, 1891
- Quite a number of our young men have positions at the powder mill. They seem well pleased with their work and have no fears of being blown up. Among them are Frank Campbell, Fred McClure, and Jerry Dillon.
- Rev. Scott delivered quite an interesting sermon Sunday morning.
- A very pleasant affair will occur next Saturday night, August 15th, called an ice cream social, to be given at the residence of John Dillon. We are expecting a nice time and a big crowd, see that you are one of the throngs.
- Jerry Davidson, with his sons Ed, Fred, and Hugh, were among friends here Sunday.
- Among our visitors are Mrs. Maria Sperry, Miss May Mansfield, Minnie Swartz, and Mr. And Mrs. Drurea.
- No sickness among us at this writing, which we are glad to note. DORIS.
BURLINGTON – IWR MAY 13, 1893
- Gardens in the vicinity look remarkably well despite the unfavorable weather.
- Strawberries are ripening well but are not very plentiful.
- A small show has pitched its tent among us to stay for a couple of days.
- Rev. Kirkpatrick of the M. E. church preached an excellent sermon last Sunday night. His subject was Foreign Missions. The large audience responded liberally to the call for subscriptions.
- J. D. Carter, J. G. Wilson, Dr. Williams, W. M. Remy, L. E. Kouns, D. Tomes, and a number of others were summoned to Huntington last week to give testimony in regard to the Kellogg Powder works as a suit is now being carried on by the Central City Land Co.
- Gen. S. C. Hirst passed through our place this morning en route for Russell’s Place, where he will deliver his famous lecture “The Battle of Gettysburg.”
- Mr. Owen and A. L. McKee are on the sick list.
- Jerry Dillon left for Chicago last week. Chas. Ankrum and Ed. Campbell will follow in a few days.
- Mrs. McKee was called to Ironton Sunday by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Powers.
- Mr. T. H. Remy, who is in business in Charleston, W. Va., made a flying trip home last week.
- Mr. Brightman, of Huntington was seen on our streets Sunday.
- Everybody is pleased with the county ticket. PHOENIX.
BURLINGTON – IWR AUGUST 05, 1893
- Mr. Gus Kimball, a young farmer above here, was accidentally shot by Chauncey Crawford, a boy of fifteen, who was assisting him to drive some intruders from his peach orchard. The ball penetrated the thigh and ranged down nearly to the knee. Probing has so far been unsuccessful. This wound is very painful but is hoped not dangerous.
- Mrs. Anna Crawford is very sick with malaria fever.
- Mr. C. A. Goddard and the wife of Franklin Furnace are visiting friends here.
- Mrs. Kate Chatfield has returned to her home at Delta after a week’s visit with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Drury.
- Miss. Mollie Layman of Coal Grove is the guest of Misses Dillon.
- Mrs. C. J. Carter entertained a number of friends from South Point Sunday.
- A large crowd from here attended a lawn fete at Mrs. Cyntha Davidson’s of Delta Saturday night. All report a good time.
- The camp meeting at West Huntington is well patronized by this place.
- Mrs. Agnes Kelshaw is preparing to visit her parents in Scotland. She will sail about the last of August and remain there for a year.
- Rev. Kirkpatrick of the M. E. Church is unable to occupy his pulpit owing to a prolonged attack of la grippe. PHOENIX
BURLINGTON – IWR 12 AUGUST 1893
- Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Mace are visiting in Ironton.
- Mr. Anderson of Portsmouth has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Sallie Williams, of this place.
- Mrs. Reathie Willis of Solida is spending a few days with friends here.
- Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Miller passed through here en route to Getaway. PHOENIX
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1896
- Our third quarterly meeting passed off pleasantly but owing to high water between here and other points on the circuit, the attendance was not so large as usual.
- The township election resulted in a victory for the independent ticket with the exception of T. M. Bowman for clerk. One lifelong democrat, finding no names on his ticket, said he had walked four miles to vote for the democratic ticket and would vote for the rooster anyway; and so he did.
- W. G. Davidson, C. C. Campbell, and Cecil Campbell took two rafts of logs to New Boston this week.
- L. G. Shute and Tom Bailey secured positions on a steamer Monday.
- Phil Bailey of Coal Grove will move to our place soon.
- C. M. Remy is gardening for Rush Williamson this spring.
- Mrs. Nancy Crawford is seriously ill at her home above here.
- Many of our young people have received invitations to the commencement exercises at Proctorville.
- E. S. McCall spent Sunday with friends here.
- Miss Lou Drury is home from Columbus on a visit to her mother.
- Dr. E. M. Wilson of Hanging Rock will spend the summer with his parents and will re-enter college this fall.
- J. M. Faverty will move his family to Ceredo soon, where he is engaged in brickwork.
- Geo. Croley is farming for Robt. Chatfield this spring.
- Miss Jennie Chatfield of Delta spent Sunday in town.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1896
- Details of the McCall-Soupene Wedding, An Entertaining Event.
- Wednesday evening, September ninth, was the occasion of a beautiful wedding at the residence of Mr. And Mrs. J. D. Carter of Burlington, the bride being Miss Millie Soupene, sister of Mrs. Carter, and the groom, Mr. E. S. McCall, superintendent of the Burlington schools. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Bradshaw of the South Point Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. Davis of the Burlington M. E. Church.
- The bride was beautiful in a dress of white dimity trimmed in ribbons and lace. She carried an elegant bouquet of Marschal Niel roses. The groom was in a full evening dress. Only the near relatives of the bride and groom witnessed the ceremony which was very impressive. After congratulations, a bounteous supper was served; the tables were lovely, being decorated in pink and white.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON WEEKLY REPUBLICAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1897
- Fred Crawford of Sybene is seriously ill with typhoid fever.
- A number of our young people will attend the exercises at Getaway school Friday.
- Dr. T. H. Remy was visiting his parents Monday.
- The M. P. Church held a quarterly meeting Sunday.
- The young people will give entertainment on Saturday night, June 12. Two plays will be rendered by our best local talent, “Out in the Streets” and “A visit to the Oil Regions.” Admission is ten cents.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON, MAY 15, 1902
- Miss Edith Sawyer is up from Ironton for a visit with friends.
- Mrs. E. E. Ginn of Lexington, Ky., visited her mother last week.
- Fred Edwards was a business visitor here Friday.
- R. B. Miller of Ironton was in town last week.
- Miss Lizzie Remy has returned from Coal Grove, where she has been teaching.
- Mrs. E. Hopkins of Ironton is here to visit her daughter, Mrs. M. V. Sperry.
- Mr. and Mrs. McCullough of Huntington will occupy a part of Mrs. M. A. Davidson’s house this summer.
- Mrs. Sue Crabbe of Fontanet, Ind., is here for an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. A. Bailey.
- Mrs. T. H. Remy and her little daughter are guests of relatives here.
- The board of education has elected for the next school term the following teachers: Messrs. Charles Ankrim, R. C. Lawman, and Miss Anna Cassatt.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1903
- Mrs. W. G. Davidson and the children left Friday on the Keystone State for New Martinsville, W. Va., where they will visit relatives.
- Mr. and Mrs. U. T. Cox of Ensee spent Sunday with Mrs. M. V. Sperry.
- Mrs. Leslie Moore entertained a number of her friends Saturday evening. Those present were Misses Mary Drury, Maude McKay, Nora Lawman, Stella, Charline Davidson, Mary Crawford and Messrs, Edgar Drury, and James McDerment.
- Miss Anna Cassatt has returned to Ada after a two weeks vacation.
- Mrs. Ed Ginn and the children of Lexington, Ky., are here for a visit with Mrs. Ginn’s mother.
- Miss Bess Shore of Ironton visited her sister, Mrs. Edgar Wilson, last week.
- Charlie Drury is down from Columbus to visit home folks.
- Mr. and Mrs. A. Soupene of South Point spent Friday at J. D. Carter’s.
- Mrs. Ida Chaffin and the children of Cincinnati are visiting relatives here.
- Rev. J. H. Goss is attending the camp meeting at Lancaster.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1903
- Mrs. Sarah Drury is at Catlettsburg, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ira Chatfield.
- Maurice Randall of Fontanet, Ind., is here for a visit with his friends.
- Charles Remy will move into the Remy property on Franklin Street this week.
- Miss Nora Lawman has returned to Cincinnati, where she will resume her duties as a nurse at the city hospital.
- Mrs. H. Davidson and her daughter were up from South Point Sunday to visit the former’s parents.
- Mrs. Frank Gibbons of Hanging Rock has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. D. Carter.
- Mrs. J. A. Bailey visited her brother, Dr. F. D. Campbell, at Rock Camp last week.
- Mrs. John Wilson returned from a visit with her daughter Mrs. R. B. Miller, at Ironton.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON REGISTER, JANUARY 21, 1904
- Mrs. C. Hussey has returned from a two-week visit with their daughters at Hanging Rock.
- G. Davidson was a business visitor at Huntington Friday.
- Miss Bess Shore of Ironton has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edgar Wilson.
- C. and Clyde Walters are visiting relatives in Baltimore, Maryland.
- A number of our citizens attended the Farmer’s Institute at Kouns chapel this week.
- M. V. Sperry is home from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Ginn, of Lexington, Ky.
BURLINGTON – IRONTON, JANUARY 25, 1906
- Mr. And Mrs. G. M. Smithley of Ironton spent Saturday and Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Will Davidson.
- Mrs. John Ankrim jr. continues to be critically ill.
- Harry and Charles McLaughlin left Friday in Virginia for their work in Pennsylvania.
- Mrs. John Wilson has returned to Huntington after a few days’ visit here with friends.
- Little Paul Harble is quite sick.
- Mr. W. L. Elkins spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks.
- Miss Mary Drury of Sybene is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. L. Moore.
- Miss Callie (?) Cooper is the guest of friends here.
- Revival services at the Methodist Episcopal church closed Wednesday.
BURLINGTON – DAILY REGISTER, JANUARY 20, 1917
- The funeral of Mr. S. F. V. Davidson, whose death occurred at 6 o’clock Monday morning, was held at the M. E. Church Thursday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Shafer. Interment in Burlington cemetery.
- Mrs. Davidson, the wife of the deceased, arrived Wednesday from Denver, Colo., to attend the funeral.
- Dr. T. H. Remy and C. M. Remy of Ironton were here to attend the funeral of Mr. Davidson.
- Mr. T. Miller, who has been very ill, is much improved.
- Rev. W. E. Shafer is holding a revival at the M. E. Church. The meetings are very interesting and well-attended.
- The Ladies Aid Society was pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. Eph Hamlin Thursday afternoon, Jan. 11th. The Devotional exercises were conducted by the president Mrs. Cassatt. After a short business meeting, a social hour was spent. The hostess, assisted by her sister, Miss Sylva Null, and sister-in-law, Mrs. D. O. Null, served refreshments of delicious ice cream and cake to the following members: Mrs. Charles Beard, Mrs. Carl Crawford, Mrs. John Bailey, Mrs. E. B. Cassatt, Mrs. Will Spurlock, Mrs. Jno Ashworth, Misses Gertrude Ankrim and Addie Drury. Visitors, Mrs. M. D. Davidson and W. P. Hostottle.
Can you locate any information about a little girl named Tiny ADKINS. She was the daughter of Earl Everett ADKINS and Erie McComas.
Her gown caught fire and she was severely burned. She did soon after. I found a tiny bit of info. In her over a decade ago. But no longer can find it on your website. My husbands grandparents were the childs parents.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sherry ADKINS
Portland Tn