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HISTORY OF 
 
 IRVINE AND ESTILL COUNTY, KENTUCKY 
 
 E. C PARK 
 
 
 Mr. E. C. Park, lenders his experience lo any one who desires 
 assistance in the publication oj an\} other State, Countv, or 
 Country. 
 
 He also Would cheerjully enter into newspaper work, '" fl'/iiV/i 
 he has experience. Jjddress him, 
 
 E. C. P. IRK, 
 
 Irvine, Ky. 
 
W. S. OLDHAM, 
 
 
 :THE LEADING: 
 
 Furnitvrc Dealer In Central Kentucky. 
 
 Always Keeps on Hand 
 a Grand Assortment of 
 Everything kept by an 
 Experienced Dealer. 
 
 Beds, Roching Chairs, 
 
 Solas, Lounges, 
 
 Side Boards, 
 
 And indeed anytbingland 
 everything to he found 
 
 iu a first cla 
 ment. 
 
 pstablish- 
 
 Also a magnificent dis- 
 play of 
 
 Carpets, Oil Cloths, 
 Mailings, Etc. 
 
 Prices to meet the de- 
 mand of any customer. 
 
 Especial Attention is 
 called to his 
 
 inderiaking 
 Dcparrment 
 
 This department is com- 
 plete in every detail. 
 
 Polite and prompt at- 
 tention guaranteed to all 
 calls. 
 
 Day Rhone 70. iNight Phone 136 and 17Q. 
 
ESTILL COUNTY 
 
 from 
 
 Ik- is lu'c-onU'cl 
 
 any otlu-r stato in th 
 
 Krntiukian condmts himsi'lf 
 
 praise anil admiration. I?ravi' 
 
 'Breathes there a man with soul so dead 
 Who never to himself hath said: 
 This Is my own. my native land?" 
 
 ilo not Ix'lii'vo tlioro is a Kfiitiukian who 
 who has not rcali/cil tlic ailvantafrc ami 
 (li'liflht of hcinf; one. L<'t him travel from 
 the lakes to the ^'ulf; from the Atlantic 
 to the Pacific, and wherever he stops, 
 ■r he jroes, as soon as it is discovered that he is 
 The Land of the Free, the Home of the Brave," 
 ourtesy that is not shown a native of 
 I'nion. With few exceptions, a 
 11 a manner that evokes 
 chivalrous, knightly, his 
 demeanor wins for liini and for liis state the profoundest 
 respect. It is a saying that is wide-spread, that Ken- 
 tucky is noted for heing the fonntain lu^ad of "■Beautiful 
 Wonten, Fine Horses and (lood Whisky." Wliilc we 
 revel in that reputation — the reputation of excelling in 
 anything we unilertake and what we i)os.se,ss hy nature, 
 we are proud that we can hoast of still other possessions. 
 Honor is depicted upon the countenances of our deni- 
 zens. In a trading transaction, the mere word of a gen- 
 tleman from the State of Kentucky is oftinies worth 
 more than the written contra4t of many inhahitants of 
 other states. 
 
 Nature has he.stowed upon Kentucky .some of her 
 U'.ost gracious hiessings. Slic is situated in the central 
 jmrt of the United States, where she is hles.sed with a 
 delightfid climate, that is pregnant with health-giving 
 proi)erties. We are free from diseases that are incident 
 to other localitii's. We are hle.s,>ied with a soil that has 
 no eipial in the world. The Blue (Jrass region of Ken- 
 tucky is not surpassed l>y any other upon which the 
 foot of man has trodden. The eastern part of the state 
 is rich in minerals of great variety and of immense value. 
 The coal fields of Kentucky e(pial in (piality and ipian- 
 tity the fields of almost any other state; the iron ore 
 has taken premiums at the World's Fair for excelUince 
 in ipiality; its tindier ri'sources are apj)arently iiiox- 
 haustilile. The variety of its tindn-r products is won- 
 derful : gas and |H-troleiim are now considered a cmiimon 
 commodity in her donuiin. 
 
 Surely (iod loved Kentucky, or she would not have 
 Iri'u so generously rememlM?retl. 
 
 While it is true that the entire state is much hiessed. 
 there is within her horders one county that deserves a 
 greater share of prai.se than has Iteeii accorded her. It 
 itt one of the counties that is situated hetweon the Blue 
 
 (Jrass and "the mountains"--conse(|uentlv partakni^' of 
 the advantages that each section represents. 
 
 It is the county of Ksni.i. Fstill, whos«> name sug- 
 gests to the historian iminy a deed of nobility, many ati 
 episode of hravery that might Im' compared with thow of 
 i; ore romantic countries ami with countries whos«' 
 record extends from the ]>nisperous days of (JrwH-e. 
 tlinit^gh the hi.story of Simnv Fraiu-e, of (Ireat Britain, 
 (iermany — of any ])lace that has attracted the attention 
 of good writers. 
 
 Xature has lent her choicest a]iparel to Kstill County. 
 With her fi-rliie valleys, her lim|iid streams, her tower- 
 ing peaks, there is |>resented a feast for the soul of the 
 artist or the |)oet. .\ visitor to Seotland or Switzerland 
 or Italy would upon an honest confession ailmit that 
 the views afforded i»y the mountain peaks — a part of 
 the Cundierlaml range — is e(pnil in grandeur ami lieauty 
 to anything he may have scvn then'. Tnx's of difren-nt 
 varieties cover the cre.st of these hills ami mountains and 
 with the sunlight shining upon the <liversity of colors, 
 and a look upon tlie hroad fields of yellow corn, there 
 is manifest I'd not <iidy lieauty, hut ideas of imnu'nse 
 money value. It is certainly a ]dace that should attract 
 the wealth of investors, who are desirous of increasing 
 or accumulating fortunes. 
 
 lOstill County was organize<l in IStlS, ami is comiwi.sed 
 of parts of Madistui an<l Clark Counties. It is the 
 fiftieth county admitted in the state. Originally it was 
 much larger than it now is. From it.s territory, largely, 
 have hiH-n composed the counties of Breathitt, in 183!t; 
 Owsley, in l.S4;i; Powell, in 1.S52; Jackson, in 1.S58; 
 Lee, in isrii. In ISSS another i>ortion of Kstill was 
 turned over to Powell County. This was done on the 
 part of political influence. Kstill was strongly Denu)- 
 cratic. Our legislator in connwtion with Ijee County 
 had a hill parsed ceding Ilardwicks Cni'k. one of the 
 Democratic strongholds, to Powell County, therein 
 changing the political aspect of the county to Kepuh- 
 licanism. 
 
 The population of Kstill County in ISlti was 2,t»8"i ; 
 in 18(i(t, (i,8:{(i; in ISJOO. Il,G(>!t. In ISCid, the white 
 |iopulatioii was (i,;{(!;t ; fni' colored, !i>; slaves, oOT. 
 
 Kstill County is houmletl on the .North hy Powell and 
 Clark Counties; on the Kast hy Lee and Powell Coun- 
 ties; on the South hy .lack.siui and Owsley (Nuintit's; on 
 the Wi>st hy .Madison County. 
 
 Kstill County was mimed in honor of Capt. Juinej) 
 Ivstill, of .Maili.son County, a imin noti'il for his bravery 
 and grneral nu'rit. Capt. .lames Kstill was a de-s*!"!!'!- 
 
History of Irvine and Estill County, Kentucky 
 
 ant of the fiuiioiis Estill family of Eiiolaiul and a de- 
 scundant on his mothers side of William Wallace. Her 
 people were in Londonderry at the time of the great 
 religious troubles in Ireland. One of his ancestors, 
 during Cromwell's control of the English government, 
 with twelve other families, sailed for America and set- 
 tled in New Jersey. His first son was the third male 
 child born in New Jersey. This son was the father of 
 Wallace Estill bom in 1700, and the latter named was 
 the father of James Estill and Samuel Estill. Capt. 
 James Estill was a man of small stature, but utterly 
 regardless of danger. He had moved to Virginia, and 
 from there he came to Boonesborough. When Duquesue 
 with five hundred Indians and French attacked the fort, 
 there were only fifty men to defend the fort, but they 
 fought for nine days and succeeded in holding it. Capt. 
 James Estill built a fort on his place three miles soutli 
 of liicliinoud. Col. Samuel Estill built one a mile and 
 a iialf from "James Fort," as it was called. In March, 
 1781, the two went from James to Samuel's fort, and 
 upon tiicir journey they were attacked by the Indians. 
 The rigjit arm of ('apt James Estill was broken by a 
 
 shot from the Imliiins, and though he was so seriously 
 wounded, he did not fall. Col. Samuel Estill killed two 
 of the Indians with one shot. During the fight, a large 
 Wyandotte Indian made a dash at a small Dutchman, 
 named Beyers. Boyers ran with a loaded gun and 
 shouted, "Shoot, vSam, shoot." "Shoot yourself, you son 
 
 of a . my giin is empty," shouted Estill. Boyers 
 
 turnoil and shot the Indian just as the Indian threw his 
 tomahawk at liim. The Indian, however, missed his 
 aim, and Boyers came out all right. 
 
 .\l)ont the 19th of March, 1782, Jane Guess, a twelve- 
 ycai'-old girl, came to the fortification to tell a dream 
 that she hail. She <lreamed that the Lord had built a 
 ladder from earth to heaven for her to go up on. After 
 lircakfast. she took ••Dick" and went out in the woods 
 to tap a sugar tree, 'i'lic Indians took after her and 
 she ran towards the fort, l)nt Ijefore she could reach it 
 they caught her, killed her and dragging her behind a 
 hrush ]iil('. they scal])ed her. Tiie women in the fort 
 witnessed tlie deed and their shouts of "Hun, Jenny, 
 run." were simjily awful. A negro num named Monk 
 was hauling wood to hoil the water. The huliaus a.sked 
 
 KSTILL MONUMENT 
 
History of Irvine and Estill County, Kentucky 
 
 him liow Hiany iiien tlioro woro in tiic fort, lie replied, 
 "Forty." Tlioy then killo<l all the stm-k that was on the 
 outside ami tli><l. The fort had only four old men in it. 
 ('apt. James Kstill had taken his little army of about 
 twenly-tive men to Kstill ("onnty the tlay Itefore to look 
 in the sand for Indian truks. 'i'he Inilians hail iros.sed 
 at the mouth of Red Uiver. They failed to meet and a 
 mes.M-n'rer was sent from his fort to tell him what had 
 transpired there. He then took his emnmand and fol- 
 lowed them to Little Mountain in Montjromery (bounty. 
 The faithful hoy Monk took I'apt. K.still's horse and 
 hid liehind a tree from the Indians. Clapt. Kstill ordered 
 his lieutenant to form in the rear while he attnekcd 
 them in front. His order, for some rea.son, was not 
 ohcyed. Cajjt. Estill, with half of his men, made their 
 attack. A Wyandotte Indian rushed on him while he 
 was weak from the effects of his broken arm, his fatigue 
 of traveling and his bold and daring fight. His gun 
 was eni])ty and he was thereliy unable to overi-onie the 
 Indian, who overpowered him. He was the last white 
 
 nuin to fall. When he was killed liy the Indian, Joseph 
 Proctor slew the Indian. That put an end to the fight. 
 Of all the men who engaged in the fight, only three re- 
 mained to tell the tale. These were .Joseph Proctor, 
 unhurt; James Berry, thigh broken; William Irvine, 
 shot through the lungs. The fidelity of the slave Monk 
 deserves mention. He carried James Berry on his back 
 to liooneborough, twenly-five miles. He was acrorded 
 his freedom and enjoyed a long life with his former 
 master. Wallace Kstill. 
 
 Accompanying herewith is a |(i(ture of a statue 
 erected to the uieinnry of Cnpl. Kstill in (be Uichinond 
 cem<-tery. 
 
 Sad to admil. the valiant Joseph Pr«Ktor is burie<l in 
 I be "old grave yard" at Irvine, but it is doubtful whether 
 bis grave could be discovered. 
 
 The Kentucky Biver flows through Kstill County 
 from the southeast to the northwest, a di.stance of aWit 
 thirty-live miles. Besides being a stream of great value 
 til the agriculturists, and a stream of renuirkable Iwauty, 
 
 )|{(iK 
 
 of transpiirtation of 
 
 it is I'xtremely useful as a me; 
 saw logs, ties, staves, coal, etc. 
 
 .Notwithstanding Kstill has thr advantage of the K. 
 & .\. railroad, there are thoiL-iands u|Hin thousands of 
 logs that are floated down the river at each tide. The 
 river is one of the most beautiful in the United Stat<»s. 
 Bounded on either side by high |)eaks of the Cumberland 
 range of mountains, it allords views incomparable for 
 
 liiauly. Tlifu, upon its nuirgin, grow flowers of rare 
 beauty and delicacy in great profusion. Sometimes, in 
 the winter, tin; river fn-e/es over, .\cconipanying here- 
 with is a view of an ice gorge that occurred in the Ken- 
 tucky Biver last February. The view is at the mouth 
 of .Station Camji Creek, just alM)ve Irvine. 
 
 The following streams of water are tributary- to the 
 Kentuckv Biver in this countv : Bed Biver, Station 
 
History of Irvine and Estill County. Kentucky 
 
 (•;liM|, Creek, liiick Creek. Cnw Cnvk. llanhvicks 
 Creek, l)ri>\vnin,L;' Creek. Clear Creek nml other miliar 
 tril)iitarie.«. 
 
 Tlie Kentucky River is lieiiig locked and dammed 
 and it is e\]iecttMl that a dam will be located at or ni'ar 
 Irvine durin.ir this year. Of course that will enalile 
 steamlioats to run all the year round and will be of great 
 advantaf^e to shi])])ers of any kind of freight. 
 
 An Indian cam)) was discovered on the waters of 
 what is known as .Station Cam]) Creek, from which the 
 name was given to the stream. It was at this camp that 
 the i)owder v^vA by the Indians in this vicinity was 
 niannfactiired. 
 
 The eliniate of Mstill County is unexcelled anywhere 
 in the world for health. Situated high and possessing 
 no swani|) lands, it is without those properties that 
 breed disease. .\s an instance of the health of this 
 county, we will say that in Irvine, the county seat, ilur- 
 ing the ])ast year there has l)een but one death, and that 
 wai! where a man dro])ped suddenly dead. That is a fact 
 .strictly confined to the town limits, but, of course, in the 
 .suburbs there have been other deaths. 
 
 The .southern part of Kstill is rough and the land 
 comparatively poor, but the river and creek bottoms are 
 as rich as any land in the Rlue Grass region. 
 
 Corn is the lu-ineipal product raised upon the farms, 
 although there is cultivated a large supply of oats, grass, 
 wheal and tobacco. In llHit there was raised in this 
 county ■2()."),411 bu.shels of corn. 
 
 There are ((uite a number of g 1 cattle and hogs ai\d 
 
 hor.ses raised here. In 18?() there were raised 3,U"20 
 bead of cattle: in l!i(i|, there were raised 6,682 head; 
 in l.sro, hogs, :>:>■;:,: in l'.)(it, 9,0.'56; in 1870, horses, 
 l.-n I heail: ill IIKH. -'ArA head. 
 
 Coal and iron oiv have been fouml in paying (piaiiti- 
 ties and ..f excellent .|uality. Lc.id .)re has been disov- 
 ered. but so far not in siilbR-ient <|uaiitities to ])ay b)r 
 working it. 
 
 In relation to tlu' iron found in this county, we will 
 (|Uote a short extract : "•Tlu> I.'ed Kiver Iron District 
 is mainly conlinol to Mstill County. The iron ores of 
 till' region produce iron of unsurpassed excellence. The 
 first iron works in the county were located on lied 
 Kixcr, in the northeast corner, about 1810, and em- 
 braced a l)last furnace, knobling fire and forgo. About 
 18:50 the Kstill .steam furnace was ijuilt, ten miles south- 
 east, on the mountain which divides the waters of the 
 Red River from those of the Kentucky, and the smelt- 
 ing discontinueil at the furnace on Eed Kiver: at the 
 .same time the works at the "forge" were greatly im- 
 prov(Ml for the manufacture of bar irons, blooms, nails 
 and castings. The Red Kiver Iron Works soon became 
 celebrated for the good (|uality of the metal produced. 
 About 184(1 a new rolling mill supplanted the old forge, 
 and.eoal from near the Three Forks of the Kentucky 
 li'ivcr was employed as fuel; this coal was flat boated 
 from l'.eatty\ille down the river fifty miles, wagoned 
 
 rine mil.'s up I?ed Kiver to the iron works: it was not 
 found suited to make good iron, and its use was aban- 
 doned. .\boiit isci) the manufacture of iron at the 
 mill was di.scontinued. In 18(i5, 'The Eed River Iron 
 ^laniifacturing Company' was chartered and organized 
 with a cash capital of $1,000,000, which sum was actu- 
 ally e.\])ended in the ])urcha.se of all the estate belonging 
 to The Kel Kiver Iron Works, and in the ini])rovenient 
 of that i)ro])ert\-. The works at the old forge on Ked 
 b'iver wcM-e ,i,,t revived, but tb.' mills tlieiv were rebuilt 
 and impn.ved. Kstill Furnace was put in blast in May, 
 l.Sfiil. many buildings erected, turnpike roads built and 
 the iron wagonel eight miles to Ked Kiver, and shipped 
 1)\ flat boats. In 1868, the company began and in less 
 thai) two yeirs completed two of the largest charcoal 
 frrnaces in the world, with inclined planes, tramw^ays, 
 ivacadamized roads, mills and shops, and homes for 
 over one hundreil families, employing l.oiiK men for 
 more than a year. A town was chartered at the new 
 furnace called Fitchburg, after the two brothers, Frank 
 Fitch, the general sujierintendent, and Fred Fitch, the 
 secretary and treasurer. In 18(;9, the iron from Estill 
 FuriMce was diverted from the Ked Kiver route, and 
 wagoned three miles to Fitchburg: thence with the 
 ])rodi;ct of the two great furnaces, which went into blast 
 ilarch 4. 1870, taken l)y a new tramway si.\ miles to 
 Scott"s I ardiiig. on the Kentucky River, near the 
 mouth of Millers Cnrk. In ISTl. nearly lO.DdO tons 
 of p'g iron were turned out, valued at $600,000." 
 
 Now. such being the fact, that these mountains are 
 still here; that iron ore is just as plentiful as in the 
 days of Fitchburg; that the iron produced from this 
 ore is acknowledged to be the finest in the world; that 
 we now have railroad facilities for transportation that 
 were not in existence at that day; that the Kentucky 
 Ri\ci- is going to be lockeil and dammed in the space 
 of perhaps a yi/ar: why is it not a field for investment? 
 \\li\ would it not l)i> a source of immense revenue? 
 One reason that Fitchburg eollap.sed was i)ecau.se of the 
 expeiisi' and danger of tran.-portation. Many a sand 
 bar on the Kentucky River has been th)' deposit of 
 boats of pig metal. 
 
 \\\' preiliet that in a vimt short period these lields will 
 again be opened aiul worke.l. 
 
 As to eoal in Kstill County, while it is true that there 
 are not at |iresent many mini's operated, yet, there can 
 he no (loul)t that the eoal mines of Estill County will 
 pro\e to he \i'ry valuable. The development along that 
 line has lieeii retarded on account of the lack of trans- 
 portation. .\ow things will be different. 
 
 The real interest of Estill County, however, oiitsitle 
 of her farming interests is her tindjer products. There 
 ail' vast forests, which have never yet been touched. 
 One who is not in formed u])on th;lt subjec-t naturally 
 eoiuludes that on aeeount of the many thousand logs 
 that have been cut in this county in the last twenty-five 
 years, there must of necessity be a shortage in the pro- 
 
History of Irvine and Estill County. Kentucky 
 
 iluction. NotwitiistiUHliii;: that fail, liiinlii'r men have 
 informed nie that it will r • |iiiro vcars for the |innliu- 
 tiitn to Ixx-onio worthless. 
 
 Tlio variety of tinil)or in this innnty is nnnsually 
 fine. Wo have some little w.ilnut, the faet lieiii;: that 
 that variety is almost c.vtimt. We have oak. poplar, 
 hiikory. a.sh. lynn. eherry. ."upir tree. pine, eedar. atxl 
 almost every s[HHMes tluit is common to the moinitains 
 of the state. Ami the quality is unsnrpa.s.sed. The .saw 
 mill at this plaee reeeives orders from Liverpool. Herlin 
 and <ilher European jMiints. The .«aw mill at Irvine 
 suppliis the I'nllnian Palace far Company willi a 
 •,'realer amount of material than any other one mill in 
 the state of Kentucky. What a line opportunity for 
 fai-lorit's of any and every kind. 
 
 Why not estahlish riirht here wa^ron factories, furni- 
 ture factories, coflin factories, stave factories — in fad. 
 any kind of factory, where yoii can ohtain the material 
 without the cost of shippinjr it? Why would it not 
 pay any com])any thus en;ra«:eil to examine our products? 
 
 Estill County is fortunate in being blessed with nu- 
 merous churches and school houses. Every denomina- 
 tion almost is represented, except perhaps the Catholics 
 and one or two Protestant denominations. The people 
 are as quiet and orderly as in any county in the state 
 of Kentucky. Amonp the noted divines who have been 
 reared in this county we refer to Steven \olaiul. a 
 Methodist and a powerful man. Rev. Wni. Tfofrers, a 
 mendier of the Christian Phurch, died at ttie age of 
 .seventy-seven years. He left 207 grand children. TTe 
 ]>reached forty years, during which time lie baptized 
 3.<)52 people. 
 
 While it is true thai morality prevails in tliis comity. 
 it is equally true that crime and vice exist. There has 
 he<»n two hangings by molis in this county siiu-e its or- 
 ganization; Jesse Crow was hung by the Ku-Klux-Klan 
 for killing a young man by the name of Titus at a dance. 
 Alex Richard.son was bung by a mob for murdering Mrs. 
 White. 
 
 Since the organization of Estill County there liav.' 
 been within its honlers three legal hangings. The lii'si 
 was that of Edwanl William Hawkins, on the V.HU <lay 
 of May. IS.'.T: the second wa.s that of Joe Stone: the 
 third was of William Puckett. 
 
 The hanging of Hawkins was attended with the 
 gri-atest |M).ssibly conceived interest on account of (b<' 
 notorious character of the culprit. Hawkins was born 
 in the Forks Precinct of Estill County and at a very 
 early age manifested a disposition not to work, and 
 began stealing. Later on in life be began to sli-al 
 horses, and linally connected bim.self with a gang of 
 horse thieves that operated in Illinois. Missouri and 
 Kentticky. He nnide several trips across that territory, 
 carrying stolen horses with him. Hr- wius hung for 
 the murder of Messrs. Land and .\rvine. two 
 de]mty sheriffs of Estill County, who bad arnsted 
 him at Beattyville, \am County, and were escorting him 
 
 back to Irvine. He was riding behind Mr. Land 
 vvhi-n he threw his arms around bim and grasped his 
 pist<d, with which he shot ami killeil bim. Tbereu|Min 
 Mr. .\rvine, who was riding in advance, turned, 
 and Hawkins shot ami killed him. He imme- 
 <liately took to the woods in lligbt. ( )t!icers and eiti/ens 
 in great nundters pursued bim. but could not (ind him. 
 On one <K-casion, there was a large crowd in pursuit aiul 
 Hawkins was on the road just a little in front of them. 
 He saw that he woidd he overtaken, and with remark- 
 able pre.senc(> of mind, he pidled off bis coat and U-gan 
 laying \ip a fence just as Ibougb he was a farmer at 
 work <ui bis place. .\s the part\ passed him. tlii' leader 
 s:iid, "Say. boys, when you .si-e Hawkins you will liml a 
 man that looks like that." Me traveled for several days, 
 crossing the Ohio IJiver into that state. One night a 
 party, still after him. discovered him by the side of a 
 log lire out in the woo<ls. They denumded his surren- 
 der, but. altlunigh they nundiercd alxuit thirty, and be 
 was unaccompanied by any one at all. they were afraid 
 to come upon him until he threw his pistols down and 
 assured them he would not hurt them. He .said he 
 was just tired of running around and decided to sur- 
 render. They brought him to Irvine, Ky., and after 
 a trial he was sentenced to be hung, .\fter his sentence 
 be wrote a history of bis life, and it is full of crime and 
 sorrowful bi.story. In it he describes his beginning, and 
 urges the young boys to take warning from him. He 
 says he was nuirried six times, living with each wife 
 just a little while until he could beat her out of what 
 ]iroperty or money she |)osses,«ed. One wife, be divlared, 
 he loved, but his aidipatby to work prevented him fnmi 
 earning an honest living, ami he n-sorteil to knocking 
 men down on the slnvts in the city on dark )iigbts and 
 robbing them, i'efore long his wife found out alM)ut 
 it. ami she was so sorely grieved that during the night, 
 ivbile he was a.sleep. she arose an<l went out in the yard 
 and hung herself. It is imiMissible to tell correctly the 
 nundier of num he killed — perhajis a tlozen. One jioor 
 farmer in Mi.ssouri bad been to town to market and was 
 riding home on his wagon. Hawkins knew be bad .some 
 money and was walking along the road on which the 
 driver was going and in the sanu- direction. He asked 
 till- farmer to let him ride. The kiiul-hearti><l cdd nutn 
 readily consented. Hawkins got u|i beside him and 
 when they arriveil at a suitable place in the road be 
 shot the farmer an<l after robbing him threw him out 
 on the ground, drove the wagon over his bead to cover 
 up the ludlet woimd. and then made the horses run away 
 as though it had been an accident. At the time of his 
 di'atb be was only •«'! years of age. He was c<msidered 
 a bandsonu- young num. bright, and might have ac<-om- 
 plisbed a great deal of good. In those ilays executions 
 were not uuule with electricity or with the same kiiul of 
 gallows that are in use today. Hawkins was placed on 
 bis cojlin, which was upcm an old road wagon, drawn by 
 two oxen. He was driven about a mile and a half from 
 
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History of Irvine and Estill County, Kentucky 
 
 THE HAWKINS GALLOWS 
 
 |ii\Mi. wliiTc tlifi-c was erected :i ,i;allows. He made a 
 s|iec'c-li lielore lie was hung, in wliicli he expressed regret 
 at liis course, and earnestly admonished the young men 
 to live a different life. When the sheriff ordered tiio 
 wagon to be driven out, Hawkins gave a leap and 
 broke his neck. 
 
 There were estimated to lie five or six thousand jieo- 
 
 ple present. This picture represents the gallows, which 
 still sands, with the exception that the cross-piece has 
 been broken off. 
 
 One of the most imjjortant enterprises m tlie county 
 of Estill is the Louisville \- Atlantic Uailroad. This 
 road runs from Versailles, in Woodford County, to Bcat- 
 tyville. l.ee County, Ky.. a distance of ninety-four miles, 
 in the year 18S8 Estill County voted a tax of .$l()0.()n() 
 for the buihling of this road, which. u|Hni its comple- 
 tion, was called the Kichmontl. Niciiolasville, Irvine i<: 
 Hcattyville Railroad. One-half of the amount was to 
 he paid u|)on the final com|detion of the road within a 
 certain tiuu'. Tlie wording of the contract was sonu>- 
 whal amiiiguous and conse(|uently the county idaimed 
 thc\ ilid not owe the road company any anu)unt what- 
 ever. 'I'he company admitted that fact so far as it ex- 
 tended to the i)ayment of the last $r)(),000 and the bonds 
 for that amount were liurned in front of tlie court house 
 at Irvine. The county was then sued by the holders of 
 the bonds for the other $50,000. but tiiough the various 
 courts thus far have decided in favor of the bondholders, 
 no amount has been collected. The amount, together 
 with the interest and expenses of litigation have made 
 the amount claimed amount to nearly $100,000. The 
 |Mople generally throughout the county are opposed to 
 the payment of the claim, and even the Louisville & 
 .\tlantic Railroad would object to tlie payment of it, as 
 they would necessarily be compelled to pay their part of 
 
History of Irvine and Estill County, Kentucky 
 
 till- tax iiikI w.uiI.I lint r.-<civc a >iii;.'l.' iriil for tlinn- 
 si'Ivos. 
 
 Xotwitlistaiidinf; tliis troiiiili-, xvi- arc ;,'la<l tn liavi- 
 tlie rnilrond witii iis. It places us in iniuu'Ptioii with 
 tlio outside world. Tliere aro in our po\iiity incxliaiist- 
 ;il>lt' ri'soun-os consistinfi of tiuilior. coal, coal oil mid 
 hIImt coiniiioditics that arc readily coiivcvfd to iiiarkt't. 
 wl'crcas, there would necessarily 1)0 less iiii|)roveinents 
 in the way of saw mills, factories and other interests, 
 whereliy einployinent is furnished to our citizens. 
 
 The road is splendidly ninnafied. I'apt. .1. K. I'ales. 
 the Superintentlent, who married the worthy dauf;hter 
 (if Hev. .1. H. MctJinn, a niini.ster of the C'hri.stian 
 Church, well known throufihout the state, is the soul 
 nf lionnr and the true exponent of success. The pic- 
 Huc.pf (apt. i'ates herewith produced will lie reco<jni/,ed 
 \<y his numerous friends. 
 
 Mr. 11. H. Smith, General Freight and I'a.s.-^enger 
 .Vfient and Chief Clerk to the President, was horn in 
 Irvine and is one of the city's ]irides. .\t the age of 
 seventeen years, he took up the study of telegraphy and 
 liecoming a master thereof, he was given the nianage- 
 inent of Panola Station. Being endowed with energy 
 ami true worthiness, he was advanced from position to 
 
 position, until he attained the one he 
 to soon witness his further advancei 
 
 phiiti>gra|ih is |iresented. 
 
 .Mr. 
 
 ii. i(. s.Mini 
 
 it will lie a diHirult thing for any traveler to find more 
 polite and attentive conductors than Messrs. Hohert and 
 Jo Harris 'J'hey have Ix^n identified with the road ever 
 since its inception and we hope they will long con- 
 tinue to hold their positions. 
 
 .\nother gentleman who is connected with the Ij. & 
 A. Hailroad is Mr. I{. .\. Woohims, the Soliciting Agent 
 for that road, lie is an affahle and polite man, and is 
 thoro\ighly conversant with the conduct of his husiness. 
 
 Mill! 
 d.T 
 
 .\moiig the many ;iiir;icii\r i>:iiiiii- ni |',~iill County. 
 lh( re is none greater than the Kstill Springs. .Situated 
 iiliout oni'-half mile from Irvine, it revels in the glory 
 of the past no less than tliat of the present. It has for 
 many years heen known as the most popular summer 
 resort in the state of Kentucky. Hef.ire the war. Iiun- 
 ilre;ls of visitors would come early in the spring, liring- 
 iiig their carriages and negroes, and would remain until 
 111.' fall months drove them home. Henry Clay, it is 
 saiil. "stood |)at" in nuiny a game of "draw" luider the 
 s!iaile of the oaks that adorn the grounds. This is 
 certainly the most charming summer re.sort in tlx'se 
 parts. Large ami spacious huildings are there for the 
 accommodation of guests. It hoasts of the finirst hall 
 room in the state. Kach year the projirietor employs a 
 line hand of music from some of the Kastern cities, and 
 when the evening shades liegin to full, they pnx-eed to 
 a rustic arlior, from which emanates swi-et strains of 
 music for tiie lieguilement of the guests. Kvery night 
 liie hall room is thrown open and they lightly triji the 
 iriii-ii-ioo. The waters of these springs are most e.xcel- 
 Iciil in ijuality and variety. They have white. re<l anil 
 lilack sulphur, the finest chalyheate in the world — a 
 great help to those who are afllicted with pulmonary dis- 
 ea.sfts — limestone, and in fact every kind of water con- 
 ceivable. 'J'he grounds are spacious and are surrounde<l 
 with .scenery that is unsurpassed for beauty in Italy. 
 Howling alleys, a tennis court, cards, in fact any and 
 ail kinds of amusement are furnished. We heartily rec- 
 oiiiinenil this place to any one .seeking recreation or 
 liealth. 
 
 We piililish a ]iiilure of this lieautiful spot. 
 
 The hiavery of the citi/.ens of Kstill County has 1)0- 
 come a hy-word all over the state of Kentucky. Pos- 
 sibly this is attributable to their record iluring the Civil 
 War. When the war broke out. there was no .section 
 ulieie the call to arms was more earnestly aiiswereil 
 than in her borders. It is true that the .sentiment of 
 Ivstill's people were somewhat dividetl. and as n conse- 
 ((uenee. she supplied valiant soldiers for both sides, 
 .lohn Morgan bail several volunteers, and they were as 
 brave a lot of men as ever drew the sword. For the 
 I'eileral army. Col. II. C. Lilly organized a regiment of 
 cavalry, called the 1 lib. There were numerous si'Utter- 
 ing regiments that received volnnteiTs from this county. 
 but for true merit ami noble detsls there was no regi- 
 ment in the entire army who ]M'rfornie<l their dtities so 
 siicecssfiilly ami who endured more bnrdships than did 
 the noble Old Kighth Kentucky. Infantry Voluntet^rs. 
 
 This regiment was organiziil by Col. Sidney M. 
 liarnes. who at that time was jiroprietor of the beautiful 
 
History of Irvine"and Estill County, Kentucky 
 
 ESTILL SPRi; 
 
 >uiiiiiiri' ivMii-1 till' Estill Spvin.srs. Tie wms also a law- 
 \iT III' prdiiiHiiuiMJ aliiliiy ami a man or magnificent 
 personal app(uirance. In August, 1861, upon numerous 
 occasions he addressed the citizens of Estill, Madison 
 and adjoining counties, principally held upon the occnr- 
 ivnec III' drills, that were participated in by the Home 
 (liiarils. He s]M)ke of the necessity of better organiza- 
 tion to protect ourselves from being run over by the 
 liehels. On the 14th of September a battalion of half 
 a score of companies of Home Guards met at Texas, 
 Madison County, Kentucky. The loyal citizens were 
 there with baskets that teemed with good things to eat. 
 Captains John C. Wilson and A. D. Powell, of Estill 
 County, were present with their recruits. Enthusiasm 
 waxed warm. It was not long afterwards before the 
 entire requisite of nundjers was obtained and the regi- 
 ment made their headquarters at Estill Springs. The 
 (Colonel's low rows of cottages were used as quarters for 
 the men. The services of an experienced baker was pro- 
 cured. He, however, was unable to attend to the wants 
 of the entire regiment, and they formed themselves into 
 messes or squads and did their own cooking. But this 
 life of pleasure was to be shortly cut off. The first real 
 trouble was the prevalence of the measles, which, while 
 it resulted in the death of none of the men, they iu- 
 eui'i-ed troubles »''\ieh were afterwards apparent. 
 
 1 the 13th of Novend)er ten companies were organ- 
 with the following as officers: S. M. Barnes, Colo- 
 I?euben May, of Clay County, Lieutenant Colonel. 
 
 Green B. Broadus, of Madison Cm 
 Clark, of Estill County. Adjutant 
 of Clay County. Chaplain. 
 
 nty. Major: 
 ami TiuK.I 
 
 John S 
 ly Paul 
 
 (■(,. A— Captain ; J. ]). i\Iayh.nv: 
 Ketehen. 
 
 1st Lieuten 
 
 int. Win 
 
 Co. B— Captain, A. D. Powell: 1st Lieutenant, J. 
 Xiia : 2nd Lieutenant, J. Blackwell. 
 
 Co. C — Captain, John C. Wilson; 1st Lieutenant, 
 W'm. W. Park; 3nd Lieutenant, Cassius M. Park. 
 
 Co. D — Captain, E. B. Jameson; 1st Lieutenant, J. 
 1^. (iumm; 2nd Lieutenant. Thos. Carson. 
 
 Co. E — Captain, R. B. Hickman; 1st Lieutenant, 
 C. 1). Benton; 2nd Lieutenant, Perry Nickolls. 
 
 Co. F — Captain, John B. Banton; 1st Lieutenant, 
 Barton Dixon; 2nd Lieutenant, Newton Hughes. 
 
 Co. G — Captain, L. C. Minter; 1st Ijieutenant, Caleb 
 Hughes; 2nd Lieutenant, Winfield S. Spencer. 
 
 Co. H — Captain, Rhodes Winburn; 1st Lieutenant, 
 Wade B. Cox; 2nd Lieutenant, T. J. Wright. 
 
 Co. I — Captain, Wm. McDaniel; 1st Lieutenant, 
 
 Ci'ooks; 2nd Lieutenant, Amy. 
 
 (.'o. K — Captain, Henry Thomas; 1st Lieutenant, 
 Wesk-y Stewart; 2nil Ijieutenant, Wm. Snuillwood. 
 
History of Irvine and Estill County, Kentucky 
 
 II 
 
 IJAISINC TIIK IM-.\(i Ol" M>«)K()DT MOUNTAIN 
 Aliniii 111,- -.'(Itli ..r Novciiilpcr. {'i.l. nanifs mi-ivod or- 
 iliTs from (icn. 'I'limnas t<i liroak caiiiii iiml inarcii to 
 I,<'l(anoii. On the 'i'lih tin- ladies of the town of Irvine 
 |iresenleil tiieir dear friends of tiie Stli with a Mia.i;nili- 
 cent si!l< fin;:. The presentation was niaih' to tlie entire 
 ri'ffinient. who were drawn iiji in dress jiaraile, hy Joseph 
 
 vouid volunteer to plant th.' Iiiion lla;r on top of the 
 Mountain. While (he entire arniv. standin;; for a time. 
 •ealizin;; the danp'r— the almost al>solute eertainly of 
 leath- Captain .lohn C. Wilson, of Kstill (^.unt.v. IkiM- 
 y stepped forwanl. folIow(><l hy live of liis fellow oounty- 
 iieii and fellow s<ddiers. Tlieso six men asconrled the 
 Mountain and were the first to spread the lianner to 
 Aecompanyiiif: herewith is a cut of that act. 
 .\;.'ain at the hattli- of Stone's l{ivor, after a hard 
 :ht and after hein;: driven haek. the f1a>: that had Ikhmi 
 resented to the S(h Kentueky hy the Irvine ladies was 
 ■iiiL' tarried hy T. Kdjrur Park, who was eolor Iwyirer. 
 line limes the staif was riven hy cannon iialls and the 
 <- itself literally torn into shreds hy th.- halls of the 
 M-Miy. Color Iteari'r Park wa.- the last nuin to leave 
 le held, as he remained hehind to ;;atli('r U|i the rem- 
 !;inls of tlie llaj: and prevent its eaptnn?. lie was eom- 
 iliniviited liy the otlicers for his hravery and afterwards 
 
 las promoteil to the jHisiti )f Adjutant. 
 
 In the II.Mise of I{epre.sentatives of the State of Ken- 
 Miky. March 'i. ISd;}. Messrs. Cleveland and Huriiam 
 lire appointed a committee to nn-eive tla-is of Kentucky 
 roops. .VI noon. Mr. WicklilTe, Se<retary of State, 
 ppeared with the storin-to.sscd and war-worn flajjs of 
 cveral Kentucky rejrinients. anionjrst which was that of 
 lie Sth Ki-ntucky, with a me.s.sage from the Governor. 
 :ivin>; a hrief history of them, deferring to the flap in 
 
 the!. 
 
 drawn uji in dre.ss jiaraile. hy do; 
 Clark, hrother of Adjutant .lohn S. Clark. His a.ldres. 
 was inspireil with eloipience and was replete with many 
 a nohle expression. He closed iiis speech with the ad- 
 monition, "Carry that tlafr to victory; never let it he 
 rieserted or dishonored liy hrave Kentuckians." lioudly 
 the army exclaimed, "Never! Never!" They then jrave 
 ihrtH- rousiiifr cheers for the hulies of Old Kstill. 
 
 The ne.xt ni<)rnin<; they started on their journey, 
 while a driz/.linp rain was falling.'. .Many of the hoys 
 
 ihoM^rht their hardships had surely c nenced : hut, 
 
 alas, their after experiences told them how much they 
 ccudd sulfi-r. 
 
 Were I to imd.'rlake to narrate all I lie hrave acts of 
 this P'^riment. it woidil lill a histor\ iiiiich lar^'er than 
 tiiis one. They nuirched into the midst of the fray in 
 Tennessee, (icorpia and other Southern States which 
 were enpaped in their hloody war. They were expose! 
 to the roughest weather; they wi-re often short of pro- 
 visions; they enpaped in many hloody hattles, liut in 
 not a sinjile one of them did they falter or hesitate to 
 do their duty, even at the risk of their own lives. .\l 
 the haltle of I/jokout Mountain, for instance, the gen- 
 eral had his urmv drawn into line, and he uskcd who 
 
12 
 
 Hisiory of Irvine and Estill County. Kentucky 
 
 i|iU'stioii, he said: "It will lie oliscrvcl that the (olnrs 
 of the Ei,','litli Koiriiiu'iit (Vi>]. ]5ariH'.s) is almost coni- 
 pk'tely (k'strovc'il. It was u])iic1(l amid showers of shot 
 and shell hv Edgar Park, Company (', until the missiles 
 of the too had pierced again and again its every fold. 
 Finally the staff was struck and shivered to pieces. The 
 enemy was drawing close around the undaunted stand- 
 anl lienriT. The broken staff could no longer be grasped. 
 
 but In 
 
 kly gathered the remnants of the flag 
 th.Mii nipidlv to those wh.i so nobly defende. 
 an iiitreiiiilitv nirelv eiiualled and never 
 
 passed. 
 
 
 
 Herewith 
 
 we ini 
 
 ■<ent a picture of the hero. T. Ivlgar 
 
 Park. 
 
 
 
 We could 
 
 )l-esellt 
 
 subje-1 after subject of unpamllele:! 
 
 bravery l.y ; 
 
 liuost 
 
 ■very mrndier ..f the Stii Kentucky. 
 
 but we leav, 
 to their rail 
 
 it to 
 n d,.a 
 
 he noble-hearted snr\ Ivors to temlcr 
 1 ami li\ing bra\c' the honor that is 
 
 due them. 
 
 
 
 Capt. dns. 
 
 A. :\b 
 
 ore. .if Kstill County. Kentucky, was 
 
 Captain of ( 
 
 o. 1). 
 
 Ith Kentucky. Col. Fry comnumding. 
 
 He served , 
 
 uring 
 
 the I'Utire war and was engaged in 
 
 many severe 
 
 eontlii 
 
 ts. lie was captured at Atlanta. Ga., 
 
 and after . . 
 
 lllilK'll 
 
 cut in i)ri.son for a period of about 
 
 four mouth- 
 
 hr ,■> 
 
 ;i|ii'd and walked the whole distance 
 
 is troop 
 
 the csteel 
 Anotlu 
 ;!f. 1S47. 
 to Mcxic( 
 b.M- .,f th 
 
 William 
 
 Mr. Monro is a thorough K'epuhlican. He 
 ight an olticc, but he nuty be accounted upon 
 at every election. He is now 68 years of 
 s the satisfaction of knowing he possesses 
 <( all who know him. 
 
 Mstance of the loyalty of Fstillites : August 
 |it. W". P. Childs organized a regiment to go 
 We are informed that there is but one mcui- 
 comimnv still alive in Estill. That is ilr. 
 
 Count 7 Jinlne 
 
 ill County, Kentucky. 
 
 A. W. (,)uinn, two terms. 
 I.'ohert Hidden, two terms. 
 I']. I>. Cockrill, one term. 
 .1. ( '. Wilson, one term. 
 E. L. Cockrill. on,' term. 
 E. L. Cockrill. one term. 
 Robert Fluty, one term. 
 W. B. Benton, one term. 
 W. B. Benton, two terms. 
 Park, one ti'rin. 
 
 W. W, 
 A. .1. 
 W. II. 
 .1. W. 
 
 Lilly, one term. 
 Muncie, one term 
 
 from Ci 
 
 Nashville, Tenn., where he rejoined 
 
 (). K. .Xoland, two terms 
 
 IRVINE 
 
 w^ 
 
 prop, 
 
 ,',)unty seat ,.f Estill County, 
 s situatcl in latitude 37 de- 
 nutes: li.ngituile ti degrees, 53 
 minutes, its i)oj)ulation in 1830 was 91 ; 
 in ]8(;(), 234; in 1900, about 1,000. 
 vas organized in Decemijer, 1811, and was 
 ustiees ,d' the Peace of Estill Comity by 
 ir th,' p\irp,ise of erecting a town. 
 copy th,. ,l,.,.,l imule by Jlr. Clay ,.f the 
 i> uni,iu,. an,l will .loubtl.'ss interest v,m. 
 
 TiiLs Indicntukk made this the 15th day of Decem- 
 l)er, 1811, between Green Clay of the County of Madi- 
 son and .state of Kentucky of the one part; & Peter 
 ]']vans, Partlett Woodward, Jones Hay, Henry Beatty, 
 William McCreery, Jesse Cobb, Patterson Griffith & 
 Robert McFarland Gentlemen Justices of the' Peace in 
 and for the County of Estill for the time being an, I for 
 their successors of the other part witnesseth, that foi' 
 the special ])ur]>osi' of esta})lisliing and improving a town 
 at Estill Cdurt Ihrns,' and ailjoining around the ])ublick 
 s(piare th,' sai,l (ii-,'en Clay doth hereby transfer ami 
 convey to the said .lustices of the Peace for the .said 
 County of Estill ami their successors lor the time being 
 
 1 li,'ing in the said county aroiin,! th,' publi,'k sipiari' 
 
 whi,h th,' ,-,mrt house for th,' s,l ,-,,untv of Estill 
 
 v Stan, Is in trust to be by said Ju.sficcs laycd olf and 
 
 dilish,' I a town by the name of Jrvine agreealile to 
 
 plan III' lots \- .streets herewith filed and annexed 
 
 bout any all, 'ration or departure from the said plan 
 
 h,)ut the said Clays con.sent first had; and hounilcd 
 
 b. II, >ws i;,'ginning's M\* W -34 poles from tiie south- 
 
 4 corn,'r ,if th,' publick ground thence X 10* W 44 
 
 ,'s ilu'n,-,. X sii- E (10 p,)lcs thence S 10* E sixty poles 
 
 - thence N 10* E sixteen poles 
 
 ng the publick sipiare contain- 
 
 itliin the ,)utlines of the c.urces 
 
 hav,' ami t,) hol,l the saiil twen- 
 
 if Ian, I with its appertainances : 
 
 1,' sai.l .lusti,-,'s <A Kslill Cumtv an, I their suc- 
 
 ■ rs lur th,' tim,' iK'ing ui„,n the bdl.iwing tru.st 
 
 it : that the said twenty and a half acres of land 
 
 ih'il as aforesaid .shall be vested in trustees of said 
 
 ne to be by them .sold at |)ublic auction for 
 
 irit*- that can be had on twelve months credit 
 
 ml with sullicient security of the puix-liasers 
 
 <d' th,' money the amount the .sale shall he for 
 
 11,1 lieni'lit ,if sai,I City his heirs and a.ssigns 
 
 t wh,'n ,'\|i,is,',l t,i sale shall lie cried two niin- 
 
 ence S SO* W Ci 
 the beginning t 
 g two acres whicl 
 distances aforesa 
 
 ,f 1 1 
 
 'Ut 
 
History of Irvine and Estill County. Kentucky 
 
 13 
 
 utc8 at li-ast aft.T tin- last lii<i hi-foiv stnuk olT ami snl.l 
 lK-tw»'t'ii iiiMiiKJav ami sun sfttiiif;: all of wiiicli lots sliall 
 Im- s4i1i1 within two years from tin- date of tliis dtt'il at- 
 i-onlintr to law & tlu- terms herein and saitl (ireen (May 
 for liiinself liis lieirs \e do warrant & forever defenil tlie 
 s;iid twenty anil n half acres of land to tlie said .hisitiees 
 of the IVaee their sueet-ssors for tlie time liein<r upon 
 the trust aforesaid a>;ainst himself his heirs exiriitors 
 \- administrators & ajrainst all & every other person or 
 persons elaiinin-r hy thronjih or under him or them In 
 testimony whereof I hnv- hereunto set my hand and 
 ■ •:il the day and year first ahove writtt'ii. 
 
 (JRKKX CI.AY. (Seal) 
 
 It is one of the most henutiful towns of its size in 
 Ihe state of ICentueky. Nesllinf; at the hase of the Cum- 
 herland Mountains, it is sirrounded Ity a ranjxe of the 
 same, that is at all tinies of the year eovere.l with a 
 folinjre that jiresents a <liarmin<r view. On the North- 
 west is Sweet Liek Knoh, from whose summit may lie 
 witnessed a view of mairnilieent splenilor. Durinj; the 
 Civil War. when the haltle of Hiehinond was being 
 foujjht. nianv of Irvine's citizens ascended Sweet Lick 
 
 iiijr upon three dilferent occasions. f)n the Ka«t side 
 of the town is Mt. Minerva. Its name was jriven to it 
 l>; K. ('. Park, in honor of Mrs. Minerva Curtis, whose 
 li.iii (• was situated at its lm.se. Durin;; the Civil War 
 t'le Feleral soldiers took jK).s.s<'.s.sion of this mountain 
 and .strippinp it of its foliafie. erected fortifications u|hiii 
 its top, it commandin<r the entrance to the town on all 
 siiles, and Irvine lieinji a jrate way to the South, it was 
 often invaded hy the Sinithern lierm's. 
 
 On one Sunday afternoon, in the year l.sd.'i. the old 
 cm It horse fell to the -.'niund. Xo one was altout it. 
 consi'ip-ently no oiu- was injure:!. In ISCT. the county 
 appropriated twenty thousand dollars to the eri-ction of 
 a i:ew one. which amouiit was afterwards increas«^d. To- 
 I'av Irvine hoasts of one of the hest court houses in a 
 town of its size in the state. Ticture acconijmnies. 
 
 The old jail was torn down in the year 18C.T and a 
 i-ew OIK- erectel at a ci.st of $!(•. 
 
 1 iirht here i wi.sli to say in hehalf of Kstill C.iuiity. 
 that the nunilier of "hoarders" are far short of what is 
 rsrallv the case in counties the size of Kstill. 
 
 KSTILL COITNTY r 
 
 Knoll, from whose summit could lie seen the smoke of 
 the hattle and plainly could he heard the rejiorts of the 
 nnrsket.s. Visitors to Kstill Sprin>:s consider the climh- 
 inn of the mountain one of the features of their visit. 
 On the .North is situated Mt. Henry. So named in 
 honor of a citizen of Kstill County, who.se home jfraces 
 the tup of the peak. While the sides of this mountain 
 are not so alirujit as of Sweet Kick Knoh, the view is 
 just as fror^'eous. When the almosphere is clear, the 
 sijrlit emiiiaces Powell ami Clark Countii-s. .\t its lm.se 
 is ipiite a rendezvous for foxes. The State Fox Hunters" 
 A.ssociatioii have made this place their annual gather- 
 
 In Oilolicr. iMil. the guerrillas raiiled Irvine and 
 liiirned the jail, releiwing four pri>oners. They then 
 plundered the town. 
 
 Irvine has I i reiM-atedly the victim of lire*!. 
 
 Scarcely a luisiness liou.se in town hut what has k'«'n 
 limned. However, of late it strms that helter fortune 
 prevails in that respect, or jHTliaps it is Ixrausi' the 
 liuildings are "( a li<'tter ipiality. 
 
 On the .south side of this romantic village winds 
 the Kentucky ifiver. One would have |o travel many 
 a mile and visit many a country to nlitain a more 
 picture.sipie and lovely view than is afTunhMl from the 
 
History of Irvine and Estill County, Kentucky 
 
 SOUTH ICNl) OF MAIN STIIICET 
 
 ■ III end nf Main SI rod. Tlio strnots nf tliis town nro 
 lie anil iT.-iilavIv laid nut. On oitlior siile (if tlio 
 iTis arr (ilisiTM'il a line row of maple trees, wliioli, in 
 • siiiiiiiicr srason. imt mily greatly ornament the town, 
 I cniHliiirs lai-i'ly I.I ils rninfort. The streets are 
 hlcil willi Lia^iiliiir laiii|is, Iml a proposition has been 
 liiiiillcil III till' Cily ('(iiincil to furnisn electric lamps, 
 all |inilialiility be accepted. Besides, there 
 •iiMMvil (in White Oak, about three miles 
 latiiral gas, and it is expected to be piped 
 ii'iiting and lighting purposes. 
 if Irvine is favorably kuowTi tor ils inorali- 
 -lianily. 'I'lirrr arc in llic lown three 
 whiles and onr I'nr llir ciiliircil Mo|uilation. 
 
 uhirli Ui 
 
 has 1 n 
 
 Iv and Ch 
 
 tiliil Iraliir 
 sou is iiasli 
 
 nave .Jlisl coinpiririi a 
 is a great ai-(|iii>il ion li 
 
 hirh rharaclrrizo it. I 
 this lime. 'I'hr Chrisl 
 
 till huildin- 'I'ho l.'r 
 
 
 I iTgiilar pi 
 . I -ark (iar 
 d O. W. W 
 
 . .1. W. Jacl. 
 1 Ciiiiivli po.. 
 Mr. liaiigh 
 
 Church als 
 
 are few, the 
 
 'i'hr Mothi 
 
 oflho Mctl 
 
 Irvine 
 ii-hl a 
 
 insiian ^UIl(lay seiiooi. 
 a splendid ptdilie selionl 1 
 aboiil seven months in II 
 id -sehool. We are luiDHV 
 
 there is 
 r to an- 
 
 iiounee that there lias hi'en niaile arrangements for a 
 wonderful iiiii.roveiiieiit in Ihe school. A proposition 
 was made lo the citizens of Irvine liy the Presbyterian 
 Churcli that if they would suliscrihe live thousand dol- 
 lars and a suitable site, they, the Presbyterians, would 
 cslahlish and maintain a college here. This was prompt- 
 ly accepted and eomiilied with, the money being snb- 
 scrilied and the old seminary plot donated. The fonnda- 
 lion has alivadv been laved and when the spring months 
 open up vvork'will he rcMinied and the .■oUege will lie 
 completed, thus aHonliiig ilic linesl opportunity fur dii- 
 caliug the young people of our town and counly. be- 
 sides olliers' from other counties. 
 
 Three splendid plivsiciaiis jiraclice heiv and two 
 dcn'isls. 
 
 There are iu Irvine twelve stores, which carry a splen- 
 did line of goods, which are sold at rcasouahle pri..'.^, 
 thus making a first class home market. Kor a list of 
 the leading mcivlianls. see adverlis.'iiicnls in the hi.st 
 of this liook. The Kentucky Poplar Company are own- 
 ers of perhaps the best saw mill on the Iventucky Hiver. 
 It is (.peralcd by an able management. (See ad.) 
 
 The Dcaue 'I'ic Company of Louisville have their 
 licad.piai-lcrs at this place and do a large business. The 
 Ciiieiniiali Cooperage Cniiipany owns a plant, which 
 
 sideieil a lieiielil In our Inwn. The .Vppelachiau tJas 
 Co. lia\e ihcir olbcc here and .-ire engaged in sinking 
 wells aliiuil Ihi-ee miles from Inwn. They have thus 
 
History of Irvine and Estill County, Kentucky 
 
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 Tlio Estill Oil nil.) (ins r..iiii>iiii.v Imvo otli.cs in tliis 
 |)liift'. Tlic Irvine liar cunsists nf nino nicnilicrs. 
 
 Ill Irvine there are two hanks. The hanlv i>f W. '!'. I!. 
 Williains & Son is a prosperous institution. It lias a 
 eapital stm-k of $1(1.000 and a deposit of iiiiire than 
 $1-I8.(»00. For further information, see advertiseiM-iit. 
 The Farmers" Bank is recently or;raniz(Ml. 
 
 There an- three .saloons in town. Tliev pay a <ity 
 Inx of $")00 per annum. Tiiey are orderly and well coii- 
 <Iiieted e.stahlishnients. I/x-a! option ha.s, however, heon 
 voted, and as soon as the lieen.se of the saloon-keepers 
 expires, whisky will no longer he sold in our town. 
 
 There are two harher sho]is: one is eondiicted iiy a 
 white man, lieonard Staty, and liie other hy Rome Cali- 
 luese. eolored, who has oiKjraleil it for .several years, and 
 will pive you "a elean shave." 
 
 There are two hiaeksinith sliops. one shoe shop and 
 one ;irisl mill ; al.so one 8|)loii<liil hriek yard, oneiated 
 liy .las. Stevens. 
 
 The town is governed iiy a iioard of live trustees, a po- 
 liee judge and one |M)liceman, who <HvasionaIly employs 
 a deputy. 
 
 Irvine hoasts of a good memhersiiip in Fraternal So- 
 eieties. There is a loilge of F. and .\. M., a lodge of Odd 
 Fellows, a lodge of Knights of Tythiiis. There is a 
 movement now to organize a lodge of Red Men. 
 
 Irvine was laid out ami ihartered as a town in 181'J. 
 
 It was iiamcil Irvine in honor of f'ol. William Irvine, of 
 Madison Comily. who iiad .some intere.sts in Estill Toun- 
 l\. lie was a warm friend of Col. James Estill, for 
 whoiM the county was named, and was with him in many 
 :id\elitiires with the Indians. He was with (^ol. Estill 
 ill the hattle with the Indians in Montgomery ronnty. 
 ill which Col. Estill was slain and Col. Irvine nvoived 
 a wound. The first liou.se liuilt in Irvine that is now 
 in existence was either the lirick house now oecuj)ie<l hy 
 Mis. M. V. (iardner or the hrick house now oceupiwl by 
 Mrs. Flora Hushcy. Mrs. (iardner's house was huilt hy 
 a man hy the name of Strong. He was a school teach- 
 er — the first one ever in Irvine. This house was after- 
 wards the property of KoU-rt (Mark. The hou.se in which 
 Mrs. Hushey resides was huilt liy Hen Hawlin/?. father 
 of K.M|uire n. H. Uawlins, of White Oak. recently .l.-- 
 cea.sed. Hen Rawlins was a manufacturer of hat.s. 
 These he would make of w.h.I aixl fur and would then 
 strap them on his hack and travel through the country 
 x'lling them. 
 
 There are three hotels in Irvine. The Shepherd 
 lloii.se. so named on account of its former owner, is op- 
 erateil hy Samuel L. Tudor, a genial gentleman, ex- 
 County Court Clerk.and who has been engaged in the 
 hotel business at this same stjuid for twenty years. The 
 other hotel is calle<l St. (^atherine. It is a new edifice, 
 hrick, three stories high, centrally hx-ated, and is the 
 
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 History of Irvine and Estill County, Kentucky 
 
 property of Wiiiiaiiis Bros., and is operated by Cliris- 
 topher Tdrk. (See ad.) 
 
 From tlie time of tlie organization of tlie town in 
 1813 up to tlie war it gradually grew until it reached 
 the limit of ten hundred souls. The merchants bought 
 and sold goods to the farmers and the farmers would 
 come to Irvine for their necessities and to have their 
 corn and wheat ground at the mill that still stands. 
 This mill was the i)roperty of Green Clay, who leased it 
 for ninety-nine years. It was stipulated that if it should 
 be used for any other p\irpose it was to go back to the 
 original owners. 
 
 The hi.story of Irvine h-n\u ihe beginning of the war 
 is embraced largely in tlio history of Estill County, but 
 it may not be uninteresting to refer to some of the lead- 
 ing citizens who flourished at that time. First among 
 that number, we will speak of John Park, lie was born 
 in Estill County in 1818 and lived on -a ranii until 
 18.58. He married Louisa Francis Hume, nt ^ladison 
 County, in 1840. In 1858 lie moved to Irvine and t.i.ik 
 charge of the Park Hotel, wliieb had been previously 
 run by his brother, Elihu Park, who died with the chol- 
 era in 1849. Mr. Park ran the hotel successfully until 
 1860, when he entered into the mercantile business. He 
 was a successful merchant and in partnership with his 
 son-in-law, Mr. Joseph H. (Jardner, sold more goods 
 than any other firm up to that date. He was a devout 
 Christian and with his wife, who was a member of the 
 Baptist denomination, many a noble and charitable deed 
 \ras iierformcd. He died June 20, 1903. His wife 
 (lied December 27, 1894. 
 
 M. B. Moseley, an old residenter, a merchant and a 
 successful one, lived to a ripe old age, when he died. 
 His wife, Mrs. Moseley, died about three years ago in 
 Kansas City, Mo. 
 
 M. M. Price, at iirst a farmer from Millers Creek, 
 afterwards Circuit Court Clerk, died at an old age. 
 His wife died about ten years ago in Indiana. 
 
 W. J. Clark, one ol' Irvine's most successful mer- 
 chants, captain of the JKime -uard that was organized 
 during the war, went to Ijcxington and engaged in the 
 wholesale grocery trade, accumulating a considerable 
 sum of money, when he died. His wife, Matilda, died 
 in Irvine in the year — — . They left a son, Jo, who 
 died about two years ago in Lexington, and was ac- 
 counted one of the wealthiest men in Fayette County, 
 his wealth being estimated at one-half million dollars. 
 His son, John, a gallant soldier. Major in the 8th Ken- 
 tucky Infantry Voliintocrs. lost his health and died in 
 Lexington. 
 
 A. A. Curtis, one of Estill's most prominent men, 
 accumulated a considerable fortune. 
 
 Dr. Ansil Daniel, one of the old land marks of this 
 county, was born in Clark County in 1801, and after 
 studying medicine he began the practice of his profes- 
 sion in Irvine, which he continued until his death in 
 1890. No man ever had more friends and more faith- 
 
 fully worke.l for the g I of the peo],le than did Dr. 
 
 Daniel. For several years he was associated in tlie prac- 
 tice with Dr. MeCrcary, father of our United States 
 Senator, Hon. James B. ^IcCreary. When the latter 
 named was (iovernor of tlie state, it bec-ame his duty to 
 send a delegate rnmi this vicinity to Chiea.ud to attend 
 .some medical soriety. lie |u-om|)tly appointed Dr. 
 Daniel, not only beea\ise of his merit, but because of 
 his love for his'lathcr-s old |mrtner. 
 
 John II. Itiddell. an eminent lawyer, was horn in this 
 county and a resident of this town until his death at 
 about the age of lifty-cight years. 
 
 Samuel F. Miller, one of the Judges of tiie Supri'me 
 Court of the ITnited States. He practiced law in lv\'\w 
 for a short time. 
 
 John .M. Price, a lawyer, who married a daughter of 
 Klihu Park. He moved to Atchison, Kansas, where lu' 
 ranked high in the seteem of the business men. He ac- 
 cumulated a large fortune. He was consipcuous as a 
 uieiidiei' of fraternal .societies. 
 
 Pompey llerndon, born on Jlillers Creek, .\tter\varils 
 moved to Irvine, where he served a term as Circuit 
 C'ourt Clerk. 
 
 -Tohn Bruner. tln' veteran tannci', who afterwards 
 mo\eil 1(1 Chii-k County, where he died. 
 
 Johnalhan Tipton, the blacksmith of Irvine — strong, 
 stalwart and a master of his trade. He lived to a ripe 
 old age, when he was called to another world. 
 
 .Judge H. C. Lilly, one of the leading lawyers and a 
 distinguished jurist. He was Colonel of the 14th Ken- 
 tucky Cavalry. He accumulated a good deal of property 
 before his death. 
 
 Harry Moore, although not a resident of Irvine, was 
 so closely allied to her interests. He was fortunate in 
 his business affairs. 
 
 John Wallace, a hard w^orking, industrious man, lived 
 to an advanced age, dying, left a name for industry and 
 energy. 
 
 Col. S. M. Barnes, a distinguished lawyer: Colonel 
 of the valiant 8th Kentucky Regiment; proprietor of 
 the Estill Springs. After the war was over he moved 
 to Somerset, Ky., and afterwards went to Missouri, 
 where he died. 
 
 E. D. Stockton, a good citizen ; a merchant of success. 
 He nuide Winchester his home after the war, and after- 
 wards moved to Richmond, Ky., where he died. 
 
 J. IT. Gardner, a prosperous merchant and a leader 
 in business circles. He died leaving many mourning 
 friends. 
 
 A. D. Poell, a citizen of truth and honor. He served 
 in the Mexican War and afterwards was Captain in 
 the 14th Kentucky Volunteers. He died late in life. 
 
 P. D. Scholl, who moved to Texas and died, leaving 
 many friends. 
 
 Andrew Sheiibenl, the farmer, tailor and afterwards 
 jiroprietor of tlu' hotel that still boars his name. He also 
 lived to (]uite an advanced age. 
 
History of Irvine and Estill County, Kentucky 
 
 17 
 
 \V. 'I'. M. Williiiins. .me of tlio ackiiowledfTOfl leaders 
 in the Imsiness affairs of llie loimty. He was a suc- 
 I'ssssfiil man in his umlertakings and died at his home 
 in this town. 
 
 Joiui M. Park, a woaltiiv farmer. A devout Metho- 
 dist. He moved to Madi.<i)n Countv. where he died. 
 
 D. M. .'-'(•hidl. one of Irvine's ]>hysicians. He was the 
 
 fatlior of Al Scholl, who belonged to the 8tli Kentucky 
 Infantrv. and died while in the army. 
 
 U. \V. Sniitii, a lawyer, a true Christian, a genial, 
 kind-h(mrle<l man. He died at an old age. 
 
 (". \V. Friend, one of Irvine's old merchants. He was 
 siicce.ssful in his business career and died at an old age. 
 
 We will non> close our history. We hope 
 it will be salisfaclot\) to its readers and that they 
 ma^ consider it of sufficient interest to invest a lit- 
 tle and send to their friends who hav removed to 
 other States. The price is only 50 cents per copy. 
 
 UK.SIDIINCK OK .NIK.s. .\|. 1 
 
cTVlr. and cTWrs. J. H. Gardner. 
 
 of Dental Surgery. He is now a successful practitioner 
 at Irvine. .Joseph Samuels Gardner married Miss Myrtle 
 Williams, daughter of W. T. B. Williams. They now 
 reside at Jacksonville. Florida, where they purchased ele- 
 gant iiroperty. 
 
 During the war of 1861-5 Mr. .1. H. Gardner was ap- 
 pointed quartermaster of the 8th Ky. Inf. Vol., but re- 
 signed soon afterwards. Mr. Gardner was ever known 
 as the friend of the pooi- and many prosperous citizens 
 of Estill County can ascribe their prosperity to him. He 
 was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, South, 
 and a staunch Democrat. 
 
 The accompanying picture is of his widow, who resides 
 in the old homestead with her eldest son, T. Park. 
 They have just reputation for charity and the entertain- 
 ment of their many friends. Mrs. Gardner is also a 
 member of the M. E. Church, South, and it is a pleasure 
 to witness her devotion to the cause of Christ. 
 
 .Iosoi)h H. Gardner was born in Virginia July 1, 1820. 
 His father, Jose|)li H.. was born in Boston, Mass., and 
 his mother, .\nna Maria Theresa Sophia Clotilda Delarge 
 Raisont, was born in France, near Marsailles. His 
 parents died when he was quite young. The first busi- 
 ness enterprise of the subject of this sketch was selling 
 goods at Salyersville, Magoffin County, Ky. In Novem- 
 ber, 1S4S, he married Miss Mary J. Howerton, to which 
 marriage were born Hamilton Reed, Henry William, 
 Laura Eliza, Mary Rebecca, Joseph, Jennie Clark and 
 Colin Grant ; only one of whom are now living, Laura 
 Eliza. She became the wife of Leslie Thompson, a 
 grandson of Dr. .\. Daniel. Mr. Gardner's wife died 
 April 15, 1865. Having moved to Irvine, Ky., Mr. Gard- 
 ner entered into partner.ship with John Park in the sale 
 of merchandise. On the :!Oth day of August, 1866, he 
 married Miss Mary A., daughter of John Park. To them 
 were born two children, T. Park and Joseph. Both of 
 Ihein are living. T. Park Gardner is a dentist, graduat- 
 ing with the highest honors at the Pennsylvania College 
 
MR. AND MRS. JOHN PARK 
 
 Mr was ilii' i.al foiimliT of thai fhunh In thlH town. He 
 (lltd at a rlpi' old atii-, June 20, 190:i. No man ever 
 livi'd in ICstill who had more frIondH and fewer enemies. 
 He died the happy death of a ChrUllan. 
 
 The wife of John Park. .MIbs Louisa F'rancis Hume, 
 was the descendant of one of the families of Bngland, 
 who were the possessors of great wealth. They are the 
 legal heirs to a vast estate In that country, but unfortu- 
 nately for the heirs, limitation has deprived them of the 
 benefit. Hiss Hume was a great belle in her young days, 
 her beauty, education, reflnement and general excellence 
 as a woman made her a universal favorite and much 
 admired woman. She was the mother of eight children, 
 and when I use the word ".Mother." 1 mean to express 
 all the term Implies. Ambitious she was, and she as- 
 pired to having her children educated to the highest 
 attainment. She was a thorough Christian. She was a 
 member of the Old Baptist Church. Her charities are 
 well know to the poor of this vicinity. She was born 
 Jan. 14. 1S21I, and died Dec. 27. 1S94. 
 
 The remains of both of these departed ones are rest- 
 iu'A ill ilie beautiful Richmond cemetery. Peace to their 
 ashe. . 
 
 .\o one who looks at these pictures can fail to lerog- 
 nize the nobility of character that existed in the lives 
 of the individuals. John Park was born Jan. 12. Isis, 
 on Station Camp. Estill County, Ky. His father was an 
 early settler from .North Carolina. He owned and culti- 
 vated a farm on Station Camp Creek. .Mthough he was 
 himself uneducated, he gave his children the best op- 
 portunities that those times afforded. John Park, the 
 subject of this sketch, was the youngest son In a very 
 large family. He attended the common schools in his 
 neighborhood, often walking five or six miles through 
 tne snows of winter to get knowledge. Being a bright 
 young boy, he succeeded in acquiring a better education 
 than most of his neighbors. In 1S40. Nov. the 5th, he 
 married .Miss Louisa Francis Hume, one of the most at- 
 iractive ladies in Madison County. They lived for a 
 while on the farm of his father, and afterwards he bought 
 ihi- farm dlrn'tly across the river from Irvine. Here hi' 
 made money, and in ISaS he brought his fatnily to Ir- 
 vine, engaging in the hotel business. About the bi-glii- 
 iilng of the war he embarked In the mercantile business 
 with Mr. J. H. Gardner, afterwards his son-in-law. Hon- 
 est dealing won for iheiii the acme of success. They 
 ^•.old more goods than any firm In Irvine. He believed in 
 giving his children a good education, and to this end Ih' 
 Kpent a good deal of money. He was a devout Christian. 
 
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 M. E. CHURCH SOUTH 
 
 CHKIsriAN CHUHCH 
 
 I'UIOSBYTKKIAN CHUKCIl 
 
This beautiful residern-e is thr lionif of Hon. .1. l'\ 
 West, whose picture Is herewith presented. Mr. West 
 lives a mile from the Irvine court house. He is regarded 
 by the citizens of Estill County as one of the most enter- 
 prising and best citizens. He was born in Jacltson Coun- 
 ty. Ky.. Dec. 20, 1852, and moved to Estill bounty in 
 1SS4. He lived on Station Camp Creek, In the capacity 
 of a farmer, where he married a daughter of John I'. 
 Scrlvner. To them were born four children, three of 
 whom still survive. He married his last wife. Miss Lucy 
 Norton, In 1S9(I, by whom he Is the father of five chll- 
 ''nn. all i)f which arc alive. 
 
 Ml-. West ha.s always been a prominent citizen and one 
 who is always ready to advance the interest of the peo- 
 ple. He was, in 1.SS4, elected as Hepreseutatlve from 
 Estill and I,ee Counties to the State Constitutional Con- 
 vention. He was the father of the law restricting the 
 poll ia.\ to $1.50 per capita. At that time the poll tax 
 in Estill County was $:!.00 per capita. The benefit that 
 lie thus bestowed upon the masses served to Increase his 
 l>opularily. He served a term as Sheriff of Estill County, 
 and proved himself to be a competent business man und 
 an excellent officer. He Is an extensive dealer In logs, 
 lies and is a large farmer. 
 
 i'i{i:i>i':i:i< K uii.i.iwi owkn 
 
 Horn at Watertown, .lefferson Co., X. Y., .Ian. 2<'. 
 ls.)7. Acad, ediic. Grnd. Lowvllle Acad. Lewis Co., N. Y. 
 Orad. M. U. Michigan Col. of Med. 1882. Passed Me<l. 
 Exam. Brd. Va. Oct. 2li, )S94. OEIec. Fel. 1894. At 
 tended Sess. 1894. Memb. Wayne Co. Med. Sec. Detroit. 
 .Mich. Memb. Anier. Med. Assn. ISS.*;, 1884, 1885. Co. 
 Phys. Wayne Co. March, 1S83-6, as such made over 400 
 autopsies In criminal ca.ses. Dem. Anat. Detroit and 
 Mich. Cols, of Med. ISSt;. 1886, 1887-90. Papers sev- 
 eral, but have forgotten titles and dates. At this time 
 member Ky. Med. AAssociatlon, member Powell Valley 
 Med. Association, member Estill Cotinly Medical Assn. 
 
 Also author of Med. Work entitled "Post Morteiiis, or 
 What to Look for: How to Make Them." 
 
 1883 
 
 1906 
 
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 COVINGTON, ARNOLD & BRO.. 
 
 WELL KNOWN GROCERS, 
 
 WHO HANDLK THE l.AKGEST STOCK OK 
 
 Groceries, QucensWare, Field Seeds. Sail, Lime and 
 Cement, Ha}), Corn and Oals. 
 When in need of any of these communicate with ua for 
 we K've instant attention to all inquiries and guarantee the 
 Lowest Market Price. 
 
 GIVE US A TRIAL. THAT'S ALL WE ASK. 
 
 COVINGTON ARNOLD & BRO., 
 
 RICHMOND, KY. 
 
We 
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 Manufacturers and Dealers in 
 
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 Car SlocK and OaK Timbers. 
 
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 CHICAGO. ILL. 
 
 SAW MHJ,, KV. l;l\KK I'Ol'KAR CO. 
 
 \V. J. ROBERTS President 
 
 M. UrCHITT, JR Vice President 
 
 I). K. .IKI-TRTRS Secretary and Tree 
 
 Thi.s mill, one of the best on tlie Kentucky River, was 
 founded in 1891 by J. G. Boltz. It was burned in 1899. 
 Mr. Boltz retiring from the ownership, the mill became 
 the property of D. C. Ingalls. He was succeeded by The 
 Magann-Fawke Lumber Company, and they sold their 
 interest to the present owners, The Kentucky River Pop- 
 lar Company. 
 
 This nail sui.plies tlii' Pulliiiaii Palace Car nianufac- 
 lurer.s with more material than is furnished by any other 
 mill in the slate. 
 
 Under the management of M. G. Wightnian, a large 
 supply of choice oak lumber was ordered to Liverpool. 
 Upon its arrival, its excellent quality was discovered, and 
 without any solicitation upon the part of the managers 
 of the mill, it was placed upon exhibit and received a 
 premium for being the best the world had ever pro- 
 duced. So much for Estill County and the Kentucky 
 River Poplar Company. 
 
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 The owner of lliis inamiilircni home is Mrs. R. P. 
 Wagers. July So, isti.s. she was married lo .1. \V. 
 Wagers, a prosperous young business man of Eslill 
 County. He was one of the heroes of the valiant Sth 
 Kentucky Regiment, and won especial honor in being 
 one of the si.\ heroes who planted the Stars and Stripes 
 on Lookout .Mountain in lS6:i. He was an esteemed 
 business man of Estill County. After his death In 1889, 
 the management of their extensive and valuable farm 
 
 ICKillT.S 
 
 devolved upon the widow, the |)r( s. nl proprietress. Mrs. 
 H. i'. Wagers. She has given eviden<e of unusual abililv 
 and her farm, which is one of the richest in the state 
 of Kentucky, has placed the happy family in splendid 
 circumstances. 
 
 The accompanying picture, called "Wngers Heights." 
 is an evidence of the thrift and good taste that belongs 
 to the mother and her family. 
 
 Born in Powell County, Kv., Klih of Jun.-. 1S4.'., his 
 imrenis moving to Estill County when he was 7 years old. 
 Mr. Johnson as a boy lived on the farm with his parents, 
 taking an active part in the farm life until the Civil War. 
 at which time, not being old enough lo enlist In the 
 army, in September. 1S61. enlisted in ii government 
 wagon train under Williams Smallwood as wagon 
 miuster; went to Louisville to a corral on the Louisville 
 & Nashville R. R.. worked there and broke mules with 
 thirty other wagoners until i ach of their six-mule teams 
 were broken. 
 
 He drove from Louisville by way of Frankfort and 
 Lexington to Richmond. Ky.. there loaded with commis- 
 saries and drove by way of the Two Log Mountains to 
 Cumberland Oo|). cro.ssing Cui;ib'.'rland River at Cumber- 
 land Ford, arriving at the gap a few days before (ieorge 
 Morgan's ri'ircal from that place. 
 
 Me was discharged from the wagon train the third dav 
 before .Morgan's retreat from the Oup; returned to Estill 
 County and stayed with his widowed mother that winter, 
 making a crop for her in the season of INS2. He en- 
 listed August 4. 1S62. In the regular I'nion armv in Capt. 
 Sylvester Isaac's Company E.. Uth Ky. Cavalry, served 
 his lime of cnllslnnni out. and was discharged at Camp 
 Nelson, Ky.. on the 24th day of .March. ISG4. Cast his 
 first vole for Abraham Lincoln for his second lerin as 
 President at the .November el.ciion. ls«4, and has been 
 an nclive polltliian and stauiuh Ri publican iver since. 
 Was appoiuiiii deputy sh. riff under J. F. W.st In 1S9:!. 
 but on account of si, kne.-s in family resigned. Was aii- 
 polnted I'. S. storekeeper and ganger under Harrison'H 
 administration. Was elected Jailer of Eslill County In 
 the year 19t»l. serving the full irrm. and wa« re-elected 
 for the ensuing term of four years at the November elec- 
 tion. 1HII.1. He has made a rompeteni ofrielul and enjoys 
 the confidence of the people. 
 
rp:sidenck of .ionah wagkks 
 
 .lonali Park Wagers 
 and Eliza Park, was 
 Carnp Creek, about s 
 bought his freedom fr 
 fifty dollars, he, at il 
 
 oldest son of William H. Wagers 
 born Ai)ril 11. 1S60, on Station 
 i miles souih of Irvine. Having 
 ni his fat 111 r lor one hundred and 
 
 • liiilx' as;i' of cinliteen years, en- 
 
 tered the mercantile business, iu which he has enjoyed 
 phenomenal success. Honest and upright in all his 
 dealings with the public, he has firmly established him- 
 
 self and his business with everyone. The business has 
 grown so rapidly that, besides the handsome store at 
 Wagersville, where he keeps everything that is found 
 in a modern, up-to-date store, Mr. Wagers is junior mem- 
 ber of the firm of Wagers & Rice, at Rice Station, and 
 has interests in two other progressive stores in Estill 
 and Jackson Counties. He is also an extensive log and 
 tie dealer, and one of Estill County's foremost farmers. 
 
 JONAH WAtJKUS 
 
 JONAH WAGERS' STORE 
 
HKSIDICNCi: AND SIOKl 
 
 Tho owiRT iiiul |iri>|piici<>i- of tills iMiiuiiful hoiiii' ;in.l 
 sloro hoiiKf Is Mr. F. U. UuvUlsoii, ciiic of Irviiu's iiiosi 
 siicrc-Ht^ful and cnterpriKlnR iiuM-chaiitK. 
 
 Mr. OuvldKon v;i\n horn In Alliens. Fiiyctli' t'oiinty, 
 Ky.. .May 5, ls.">4, wlu-re hf llv< d until ho wa.s twenty- 
 one years of age. While lIvlnR at IhlH plate he was en- 
 gaged in farming and alxo was a briek and slone mason. 
 He left Athens and moved to Drl|) Koek, Jarlsson County, 
 where he was employed In the mercantile buslnes.s. Be- 
 ing successful In the pursuit of his Inislness, he desired 
 a better Held, and he uecordlngly rame to Estill County, 
 and In the year ISil'.t he came to Irvlm-, where he estab- 
 lished a grand trade. Two years ago he erected a large 
 
 ^lore house and this siimiiu r be connected with it a model 
 dwelling. He carries a general line of goods and by his 
 system of selling at low prices and handling good goods, 
 he Is recognized as a permanent Institution of this place. 
 In IS77 he married Miss .M. E. Parsons, and to her he 
 Is indebted for a great portion of his success. They both 
 profefs (heir Christianity, being members of the Mis- 
 sionary llaptist Church slnci- he was seventeen years 
 of age. To them were born live children - two boys and 
 three daughters. The oldest son is acknowledged to be a 
 iliK' mechanic, and the daughters are much admired for 
 
During the two years he has practiced law he has built 
 up a business that is highly satisfactory to himself and 
 friends considering the short time he has been engaged. 
 He is unmarried. 
 
 MR. F. A. LYOK, 
 
 President of the Company, whose picture is herewith 
 presented, was born in Scott County, Ky., Nov. 12, 185S, 
 and received his education at Georgetov/n College. In 
 1877 he married Miss Mamie P. Sinclair, and has an in- 
 teresting family of two sons and two daughters. In 1890 
 Mr. Lyon selected Beattyville as a good place to operate 
 Insurance. He commenced business representing only 
 one company, The Fireman's Fund. Energy and fine 
 business tact enabled him to prosper until at this time 
 they have incorporated their business undsr the title of 
 F. A. Lyons and Son Company, and are the representa- 
 tives of twenty-four leading companies. They operate 
 Life, Fire, Tornado, Health and Accident, Employer's Li- 
 abilit>, Steam Boilei, Plate Glass and Fidelity Insurance. 
 Mr Ljon is a niembei of the Bai)tist Church, member 
 of the Mdfeonic oidei and is a Knight of Pythias. His 
 rciutation as a busme^ man is unexcelled by any one. 
 
 CL.AKKNt'K MILLKH 
 
 The subjecl of Ibis sketch, Clarence Miller, was born 
 in Estill County on ilic 27lh day of .January, 1878. He 
 was raised on a farm and attended Ihe i)ublic schools 
 until he was 16, when he Ik gan leaching. He entered 
 Slate College at (wenly, and would have graduated in a 
 thort time, bul was nominated by Ihe Republican parly 
 of his county for County SuperintendenI, without oi)po- 
 Ellion, and was elected Ihe following fall without opi)o- 
 !:illon from the Democratic party, being barely old enough 
 lo be eligible at the lime of his election. He began the 
 study of lav/ al leisure hours during his first term of 
 office and finally went lo C. U. College of Kentucky, 
 where he graduated in law, attaining Ihe highest honors 
 of his class. He was re-elected County Superintendent of 
 Schools by a ma,iority which indicated Ihat his first term 
 proved satisfactory lo the people of his county, and is 
 now serving a second term. 
 
 MU. .J. P. LYOX, 
 
 whose likeness we take pleasure in producing, was born 
 at Georgetown, Ky., Jan. 28, 1879. He is a Mason, a 
 Knight of Ppthias and a member of the Imp. Order of 
 Red Men. He is universally popular and over the terri- 
 tory through which he travels he possesses the esteem 
 and confidence of his customers. He is bound to make a 
 leader in his line. He is in partnership with his father, 
 F. A. Lyon, ;•.! B_at(yville, Ky. 
 
 CHAULKS \V. FIJIKM* 
 
 The subject of Ibis skeUh. .Mr. Charles \V. Friend, was 
 born in Prestonburg, Ky., Dec. 25, 1825, and lived lo 
 the age of 66. Coming lo Irvine when a young man, he 
 o|)cned a mercanlilc eslablishnieni, whose success kepi 
 liace with the spreading reputation of its founder for 
 honesty, probity and uprightness. Starling a poor young 
 man, his success v.'as due alone lo his own untiring ef- 
 fort and square dealing. There perhaps never lived in 
 Estill County a man who enjoyed a more generous share 
 of the sincere confidence and popular esteem of his fel- 
 lowmen. His name has ever been synonymous with in- 
 tegrity and morality. No man ever did more than Mr. 
 Friend in his quiet but forceful way to uplift Ihe stand- 
 ard of citizenship of his town and county. Though he 
 has been gone for a number of years, Ihe influence and 
 raemorv of his noble character and exenii)lary life live 
 after him. 
 
 In 1857 he married Rebecca Frances, daughter of Col. 
 .1. H. Hidden, who with a daughter, Mrs. E. G. B. Mann, 
 and Mvo sons survive him. Mrs. Friend and sons, Chas. 
 \V. and Robl. R., reside al Ihe old Friend home on Main 
 Street. The two latter are prominent members of the 
 local bar. 
 
U I I, MAMS 
 
 This most charming residence is the admiration of our 
 own citizens as well as of every stranger who visits our 
 romantic town. It Is the properly of Mr. William P. 
 Williams. Cashier of the banking establishment of W. 
 T. B. Williams and Sons, Irvine, Ky. Although he Is 
 yet a young man, he is considered the "child of good for- 
 tune." He was born Aug. 31, IS'S. at the pre.sent homo 
 of his mother. After he grew to the advanced age of a 
 young man, he attended the Kentucky Stale College al 
 Lexington, where he graduated with honor. Returning 
 to his old mountain home, he accepted a position in the 
 drug store and poslofTlce of his brother Thomas, whi<'li 
 
 liosilion he filled for a period of two years. Afterwards 
 his father and brother. Thos. Williams, organized a bank 
 known as W. T. B. Williams and Sons' bank, and this 
 young man was elected to the position of cashier, which 
 lilace he has filled for si.\ years. His exeprlence Is large- 
 ly responsible for the success of that institution. 
 
 On January 21, 1904. he married the charming Miss 
 Cordelia .Jackson Bull, of Frankfort, Ky. She is the 
 daughter of one of Frankfort's leading merchants. Her 
 liresence in our town is regarded as a great acquisition 
 by our people. Mr. Williams is a member of ili.- KM;s 
 the Odd Fellows and is a Knight of Pvthias. 
 
 Judge W. H. Lillr. 
 
 Judge W. H. Lilly, one of our best known citizens was 
 born In Powell County, but at a very early age moved 
 to Estill, where he has since resided. He was born 
 March 19, 1859. He received his education at schools 
 In Irvine and al College Hill. After he had concluded his 
 course of study he taught a public school at Irvine, at 
 Cow Creek and at White Oak. He was an acknowledged 
 fine educator. After an experience of that character, he 
 commenced the study of law under his father. Judge H. 
 C. Lilly, wide and favorably known as an accomplished 
 lawyer. Completing his course, he entered Into partner- 
 ship with his father and they enjoyed a large practice 
 Ihroughoui the eastern portion of the state. In ISSU 
 
 he married Mi.ss Fannie Richardson, one of the beauti- 
 ful daughters of Simpson Richardson, ex-Sherlff of Estill 
 County. To them was born one son. Pleasant, a bright 
 boy and one whom it Is expected will make his mark In 
 the world. In ISST Judge Lilly became the owner of 
 the beautiful Kstill Springs property. Judge Lilly Is 
 possessed with an inventive mind. He has patented an 
 air ship and is now working upon a gravity motor, which 
 he considers will be of great value when completed. 
 
 Judge Lilly Is known as a man of honor and a Arm 
 believer in Truth. His clienls can place the most implicit 
 fiiith In him. lie seems to have made for his guiding 
 iiiiixlin, "Great is Trill li and will prevail." 
 
LOUIS SCHLEGEL, HIS GALLERY AND HIS HOME AT RICHMOND, KY. 
 
 LOriS SCHLEGEL,, Phctcgiaplifi-. 
 
 Was born in the Blue Alsacian Mountains, in France, 
 coming to America when quite a child. He first located 
 in Cincinnati, O., where he spent his early life. The 
 love for the mountains and the quiet life caused the 
 noise and bustle of city life to pall upon him. After 
 learning the photographic profession lio started out In 
 search of a location, coming to Ri< linioiiil in ihc year of 
 1879, with the expectation of oiiIn i i iiiniiiiiit; a year, 
 and then moving to another location. Hui ihe congeni- 
 ality, hos])itality and appreciation of good photographs 
 of the people of Richmond caused him to remain. As 
 the years went by his trade steadily grew and he found 
 himself becoming attached to the people of the city of 
 his adoption. In 1894 he bought what seemed to most 
 people a worthless old hillside on the outskirts of Rich- 
 mond, and a year later, after having it cleared and a 
 beautiful driveway made, built a palatial home. 
 
 Finding his old location for his gallery becoming more 
 
 rnd r.:ore inconvenient, in 1902 he bought a lot on Third 
 street, a few doors from Main (his present location), and 
 built the large and commanding structure shown in the 
 illustration. Being his own architect, he designed his 
 reception room, operating room, dark room and work- 
 shop, all of which are arranged in the most up-to-date 
 manner. For twenty-seven years Mr. Schlegel has been 
 the leading photograiih' r ot Rirhmond and Madison 
 County, and to his aliilii> in iliis profession the photo- 
 graphs in this book fully icsiit.v, as well as thousands of 
 portraits scattered throughout the country. 
 
 Being of an artistic temperament, he understands the 
 art of posing and grouping his subjects to the best ad- 
 vantage. His pictures have taken the highest prizes at 
 photographic conventions where he has competed, ^^s 
 a citizen, he is one of our best. Honest, honorable and 
 conscientious in all of his dealings with those he comes 
 in contact. He has more than done his share to build 
 up Richmond. 
 
 LOUISVILLE TIN AND STOVE COMPANY. 
 
 OFFICE AND SALESROOM, (V^l ^VEST MAIN STUEiyr, 
 
 MANUFACTURERS OF 
 
 LOT ISVII.LE, KY. 
 
 PKOGBESS STOVES AND 
 
 RANGES, 
 
 
 STOVE I'll'E .\N1> ELI50WS. 
 
 VKMS AND MMiS STEEL RANGES, 
 
 
 OIL AND (JASOLIXE TANKS. 
 
 .UNO STEEL RANGES, 
 
 
 
 I'llXEl) TI\\\.\I{E, 
 
 
 GOLD DIST .STEEL RANGES, 
 
 
 .i\i'A\m:i> tiwv.vije. 
 
 
 AIR-TIGHT HEATING STOVES, 
 
 
 .sTVMi'i:i» tin\v\i:e. 
 
 
 HOLLOWWARE, <iRATES 
 
 ETC. 
 
 
 SlIEET-lltON \\.\I:E. 
 
 
 
 \V 
 
 lOLKSALE 
 
 DEALERS IN 
 
 
 Hardware, 
 
 Table Cutlery, 
 
 
 Watdies, 
 
 Oil Stoves, 
 
 Woodenwarp, 
 
 lUzors, 
 
 
 Lamps, 
 
 Ga.s(iline Stoves 
 
 GlaKsware, 
 
 Scis-ior.s and Sh«'a 
 
 ■s. 
 
 Lanterns, 
 
 Fruit .lars. 
 
 Ironware, 
 
 Axes and Hatchel 
 
 
 nniiiers, 
 
 Frnil Cans, 
 
 Wire Goods, 
 
 Saws, 
 
 
 Wicks, 
 
 Fillers, 
 
 R«-frigeraU»r.s, 
 
 Shovels and Spad 
 
 ■s. 
 
 Wash Hoards, 
 
 I'aper, 
 
 Sewing Maclunes, 
 
 Hoes and Rak<-s. 
 
 
 llioonis. 
 
 Paper IJafis, 
 
 Washing Machines, 
 
 Hay Forks, 
 
 
 niush.s. 
 
 IMiinps. 
 
 Cane Mills, 
 
 Manure I'orks, 
 
 
 (\.al Hods, 
 
 I'l .•./.. IS, 
 
 Rvaporator.s, 
 
 >liii<i'S- Supplies, 
 
 
 Coal Vases. 
 
 Wasons. 
 
 Sliou Ca.ses, 
 
 Cainldi-vs, 
 
 
 Com Planters. 
 
 VehKipedes. 
 
 ('oiiiixitiiiK ScaK'S, 
 
 Load.'il Shells, 
 
 
 Corn iinives. 
 
 Fr< lull Harps, 
 
 Coiiiitci' Scales, 
 
 I'lshhiK liwkle, 
 
 
 Siiiokinu Pipes, 
 
 &(•.. &e. 
 
 IMatforni ScaJe.s, 
 
 I'arni Uells, 
 
 
 ConV«- Urns, 
 
 
 I'.Kk.t Cutlery, 
 
 (locks, 
 
 
 Rope and Twine, 
 
 
 TIN I'LATE, SHEET ii:< 
 
 .\. HOOFING, GUTTERING, &c. 
 
 Write for Catalogue and 1 
 
 •ric<- List. 
 
John I'. MilU'i-. ilu- inoinit ,01 01 lir ;i ; u.:i|.;iii>iii;; 
 business establishment, was born Miirch IM, 1S6-I. In 
 Wlsemantown. Estill County, Ky. He succeeded his 
 father, Frank S. Miller, in the conduct of his present 
 business in 18S5. He lives in the same home in which 
 he was born, but is at this lime erecting a new and pala- 
 tial residence. 
 
 In the year iss.s "i was converted at a Masonic Altar 
 in Irvine Lodge .No. i:JT, F. and A. M. June 19lh, I 
 quit the use of tobacco. On July 22nd, I was sanctilied, 
 and this dale 1 am still saved and sanctified — kept by 
 the power of God. Glory to His name. My occupation 
 
 lo .suiii-oii a ^;ood wife. Klora K.. Uic daughter of Dr. .\1. 
 F". Scott, of Estill County, and seven obedient, loving 
 children, Frank, Anna, Cecil. Lizzie, Scottie, Ruth and 
 Glen. 
 
 You will see herewith my handsome store house, in 
 which 1 carry a general line of merchandise — everything 
 that is usually kept in a country store, except tobacco 
 and cards. I am also a dealer in railroad ties, tan bark 
 and lumber. .My trade mark Is "Live and lA?t Live." so 
 come and let us reason together that our lives may be 
 long and prosperous on Ihe land of Eslill County and 
 afterwards a home in heaven. ".Meet me there." 
 
 Prof. R. C. Adan;s. whofe picture accompanies thin 
 sketch, was born in .Vladison County. Ky., Aug. IC, isr.it. 
 In his childhood he gave evidence of remarkable musical 
 ability. After he was grown he adopted Ihe avocalloii 
 of teacher of the Divine Art. He was eminently success- 
 ful and since that time he has graduated with honor ai 
 Katanning Conservatory at Kalunning, Penii. Also ai 
 Pittsburg, Pa., and at Philadelphia, Penn. Also at .Mi- 
 ami University, Oxford, Ohio. In 1904 ho took the slaic 
 examination in Ohio and received a first class diploma. 
 
 As an educator in music we extend the highest i)raise. 
 
 J. W. TUTTLE. 
 
 .\inongsl our prnmincnl business men in Estill Coun- 
 ty there ranks J. W. Tullle. of Forks Precinct. Justice of 
 the Peace, one of Ihe most worthy. He was born April 
 2.S, l.sr.!i. and wa.'i raised a farmer boy. He was not 
 FalisOed with a common education, so he devoted his 
 rncrgies to ohiainlng something more than ordinary. 
 He, upon Ihe coiuplelion thereof, taught several schools. 
 Ill the advantage of his pupils and lo his own <Tedll. 
 
 He nuirrled .MIks Malinda Wiseman, daughter of H. 
 H. Wiseman, one of our most successful business men. 
 To them were born four children. 
 
 .\s an officer of the county, he has oppo.sed the pay- 
 Munl of the railroad lax. and has thereby rendered him- 
 self popular. 
 
 As a business man, he is a : iiccess. 
 
RESIDENCI' 
 
 The owner of this beautiful home is Mr. Thomas Will- 
 iams, President of Williams and Sons' Bank. 
 
 Mr. Williams is noted for his remarkable business at- 
 tainments and phenomenal success in whatsoever he un- 
 dertakes. A few years ago he was a poor boy, but 
 characterized with indomitable energy and fine business 
 tact, prosperity seemed to wait upon him. Today, be- 
 sides being the President of the leading bank in our city, 
 
 he is a large and successful dealer in railroad ties. Ian 
 bark, has extensive farming interests, and is our Circuit 
 Court Clerk. He married in September, 1899 Miss 
 Catharine Clark, a charming woman of Clark County. 
 
 Their lovely home is often the scene of handsome en- 
 tertainments and good cheer. They have the congratu- 
 lations and good wishes of a host of friends. 
 
 ST. CATriEUlNE HOTEL 
 
 The best hotel in llio slate, according to the verdict 
 of the traveling men (and they know), is the SI. Cath- 
 erine, a picture of which here appears. This is a three- 
 story brick house, containing about forty rooms. It is 
 the properly of Williams Brothers. It is in the care 
 and under the management of Mr. Christopher Park and 
 his business-like wife, who are certainly experts in the 
 
 management of a hotel. No \v;uit is known Ihal is not 
 promptly filled by the genial host and wife. 
 
 Any one who can reach this hotel should not fail to 
 spend their Sundays here. The projirietor keeps on hand 
 sulphur water that is unexcelled by any in the state. 
 With the fine mountain scener • and the proximity to the 
 river, this is a model summer resort. 
 
si'oiti-: or DiLLAi: 
 
 Mr. Dillard M. Williams, the owner of this Hue store 
 house, was born Nov. S, 1.S71, in Estill Counl.v. On Oct. 
 9. 1902. he married Miss Ellen Baker, daughter of E. M. 
 Baker, of K. N. Junction. They are the fond parents of 
 a sweet little bo.v. 
 
 Mr. Williams is noted for his industrious habits and 
 his Indifference to exposure whenever duty calls him. He 
 lived a few years in Motley, Minn., where he was inter- 
 ested In the lumber trade. He accumulated a nice little 
 sum of money, when he decided to return to his old 
 home, Estill County. He purchased a sood farm and is 
 still largely engaged in the handling of saw logs, ties. 
 
 staves, etc. He is also the owner and proprietor of a 
 si)lendid store, where he is selling a large quantity of 
 goods. He carries in stock everything needed by farm- 
 ers, mechanics, river men and almost every one else. His 
 slock consists of Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Furnish- 
 ing Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hals, Hardware, etc.. and It 
 is a fact that any one huniing good bargains can And 
 them at the store of Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams has 
 never had any political aspirations, but Is a man who de- 
 voles his whole lime and attention to the condun of hl.s 
 business, and has been successful. 
 
 .Mr. K. M. (iarnii, whose picture accompanies this 
 sUelch. was born in Estill County. Ky., Oct. 2:!. l.SGO. 
 lie was the son of It. H. Garrett, a well known and high- 
 ly respected farmer. R. M. Garrett, generally called 
 ■■Hob." was raised upon the farm of his father until ho 
 was about twenty-one years of age, when he fell in love 
 with Miss Mllle B. Wnrford, whom he married Jan. 5, 
 ins:;. To them were born four children — all boys. Mr. 
 Garrett continued to work upon his farm, which he had 
 bought, until he was elected Sheriff of the county in 
 I!t02 by the Itepublicuns without opposition. Now, that 
 Ills term of ofTlce has expired, he will make Irvine hl8 
 home, although he will contlnu«- to operate his farm. Ho 
 Is connected with the new bank, recently organized at 
 lilts place, the Farm< rs' Hank, and Is one of the directors 
 iif that instllution. 
 
 His oldest son. Oscar, Is a bright business young man. 
 He served as deputy sheriff under his father, and now 
 is engaged by the newly elected Sheriff, Mr. .\. M. Dur- 
 blu, to retain bU position. 
 
E. P. (:AMPB):LL'S LIVEKY STABLE 
 
 One of Estill's representative business men is Mr. E. 
 P. Campbell. Mr. Campbell was born November 16, 
 1S5.S, in this county. His father was T. J. Campbell, 
 an honest farmer; his mother was the daughter of 
 Jonah Park, her name is Elizabeth. 
 
 Mr. E. P. Campbell was educated in the common 
 .schools of the county, but he seemed to realize the neces- 
 sity of an education and he therefore applied himself 
 to master whatever came in his way. While a boy he 
 assisted his father on the farm and acquired a knowl- 
 edge that in after years proved to be of great benefit to 
 him. As soon, however, as he quit school, he became a 
 teacher himself, and taught for thirteen years. Many 
 of his old pupils are proud today to say that they studied 
 under Mr. Campbell. He then served a term as deputy 
 sheriff under his father-in-law, Simpson Richardson. 
 Under President Cleveland's second administration he 
 served for four years as storekeeper and ganger. Then 
 
 he embarked in the grocery and butcher business, where 
 he remained for seven years. Believing that tl\ere was 
 a fine prospect to make money in the livery business, he 
 bought the livery stable of Thomas Vaughn and also 
 bought his residence. His ideas were correct, because 
 Mr. Campbell has had and is still having great success 
 attend him in the conduct of same. 
 
 In 1881 he married Miss Annie Richardson, daughter 
 of Simpson Richardson, a well-to-do farmer and the 
 Sheriff of this county. To them were born five children 
 — four boys and one girl. The experience of Mr. Camp- 
 bell in his business affairs proves that every rule has its 
 exceptions. To quote "A rolling stone gathers no moss" 
 is surely a mistake in this instance. Mr. Campbell not 
 only has the satisfaction of knowing that he is a success 
 as a business man, but he also has the satisfaction of 
 knowing that he has a host of friends, who are glad of 
 his achievements. 
 
 Mr. A. M. Uurbin, whose i)hotograph is herewith pre- 
 sented, is regarded as one of Estill County's successful 
 and most diligent citizens. He was born Feb. 25, 1856, 
 in Estill County. He is the son of Edward Durbin, one 
 of the county's well known farmers. Mr. A. M. Durbin 
 received a common school education, and followed the 
 exanipU' of his father in the choice of occupation, re- 
 niaiuiiii; upon the farm until 1S92, when he moved to 
 Old Landing and established a store. He has been a 
 favored son of fortune. From the time of 1870, when 
 he was a i)oor boy without a dollar to his name, he has 
 accumulated more lluiii twenty thousand dollars up to 
 this dale, and with his pro.spects and fine business e.\- 
 prrience, it will be safe to say that within the next few 
 years he will more than double that amount. 
 
 In 1S71 he married Rebecca Wells, to whom were 
 horn five children. After her death, he married Amy 
 Staniper. and to them were born a like number of chil- 
 dren. Mr. Durbin certainly approves of Roosevelt's ideas 
 on the subject of matrimony. Mr. Durbin is Postmaster 
 at Old Landing. He was last month elected Sheriff of 
 Estill County. 
 
Mr. W. T. B. WilUamR, whose photograph is herewith 
 presented, is an a<"l<nowledBed leader in the financial 
 world. That is. he was until four .vcars ago death took 
 him from his numerous friends. He had, however, been 
 blessed with a long life, being at the time of his death 
 sevent.v years of age. He was regarded as a prominent 
 man in business elrfles. At the lime of his death he was 
 the head of the banking establishment of \V. T. B. 
 Williams and Sons. Springing from the home of a poor 
 farmer, he certainl.v deserves the praise which he gets 
 because of his remarkable success in life. He was a 
 member of Bibb Lodge, F. and A. M. and was buried by 
 
 that body, assisted by the Richmond Lodge, in the 
 beautiful cemetery at Richmond, Ky. Mr. Williams was 
 twice married. His first wife was Miss White and the 
 !-econd wife was Miss Hamilton, daughter of Alex Hamil- 
 ton, widely and favorably known in this county. His 
 last wife and six children survive him. Mr. Williams was 
 a true believer in the doctrine of the Calvanist Baptist 
 and many the day he would travel many miles to attend 
 .Association or some other celebration of that body. 
 
 We feel that his numerous friends will appreciate this 
 slight token of esteem for our dear friend and will all 
 unite in speaking a good word for him. 
 
 W. T. B. Williams CS, Sons, Bankers 
 
 IRVINE, KENTUCKY. 
 
 (•AIMTAI, S lii.iM 
 
 DKl'OSIT 14H,<M 
 
 Offers every convenience and acc-ninmodallon consiw 
 ent with sound banking principles and respeclfully s 
 Melts your account. 
 
 txricerw: 
 
 W. T. II. WILMA.M.S. IMisldenl. 
 
 THOMAS WILLIAMS. Vice President, 
 
 (!. U. WILLIA.MS, Second Vice President. 
 
 .H)H.\ C. CLARK, Teller. 
 
 WILLIAM P. WILLIAMS, Cashier. 
 
 MISS LI;LA S.\0WI)K.\, stenographer and Book-keeper. 
 
RESIDE.\XE OF 
 Dr. Cornelius Marcum. whose home appears herewith, 
 is regarded as one of the best physicians in Estill Coun- 
 ty. As a business man, also, he enjoys an enviable repu- 
 tation. He was born near Traveler's Rest in Owsley 
 County, Dec. 30, 1S65. In 1S78 his father moved to 
 Estill County, where he could have the benefits of better 
 schools. He attended the county scliools until the years 
 1SS7 and 188S, completing his high school course at 
 that place. The years 1S90-991-92 he attended the Med- 
 ical Department of Central University or Hospital Col- 
 lege of Medicine at Louisville, Ky., and received from 
 that institution the degree of M. D. June 20, 1S92. 
 He located for the practice of his profession at Millers 
 
 DR. C. MARCUM 
 
 Creek, Estill County, on Aug. 9 following his graduation. 
 On Jan. 28, 1893, he was married to Miss Florence Neal, 
 a daughter of Sidney Neal. Fortune, which had seemed 
 to attend him in his previous career, continued \o smile 
 upon him, when he was blessed with so excellent a wo- 
 man for a wife. 
 
 In November of the same year. Dr. Marcum was elected 
 school superintendent, which position he filled with sat- 
 isfaction to the people. 
 
 Besides the practice of medicine. Dr. Marcum is en- 
 gaged in the railroad tie purchasing and trading busi- 
 ness, and has been eminently successful in the conduct 
 of same. 
 
 I'OST OFriCK AND STOKE Ol 
 
 WALLACK 
 
 The picture represents the store house of T. Q. Wal- 
 lace, one of the leading merchants of Irvine. 
 
 He carries a general line of up-to-date goods, consist- 
 ing of Groceries, Confections, Hats, Shoes and he makes 
 a specialty of Genl's Furnishing Goods, of which he keojis 
 a well selected lot. 
 
 He is ably assisted by F. J. Stevens. 
 
 He is a wide-awake merchant and gives his customers 
 good value for their money. 
 
 Give him a call when you desire to purchase anything 
 in his line and you will no! regret It. 
 
H):S1DENCE OF MRS. LENA WALL.UK 
 
 Mrs. I^na Wallaco. the owner of this lieautiful lioiuo. 
 is one of the most accomplished milliners in the state 
 of Kentucky. She carries a large assortment of goods, 
 which she runs in connection with the general merchan- 
 rlise of her husband, who does business uniler the firm 
 name of D. A. & J. A. Wallace, in Irvine. 
 
 Sad to relate, only a few days after the artist se- 
 cured a picture of this lovely home it was destroyed by 
 
 fire, but true to the business principle* thai cliarucler- 
 izc Mrs. Wallace, she was insured and has now built a 
 residence that surpasses this one in beautv and con- 
 venience. 
 
 It is situated on the Kentucky River and from its 
 wide verandas can be seen at any time one of the most 
 beautiful views that e.xi.sts in this countrv, where all is 
 lovely and beautiful. 
 
 LOOK US UP 
 
 WHEN YOU NEED 
 
 DEPENDABLE BlILDING M4TERI4L 
 
 AT 
 
 Reasonable Prices. 
 
 ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER, 
 
 DOORS. SASH. FLOORING. SIDING, CEILING. 
 MOULDINGS, SHINGLES. LATH 
 
 Prices for the Asking. 
 
 MILL AND YARD OPP. L. & A. DEPOT. 
 
 ED. BLANTON ^ CO. 
 
 iNCORf'OBATED. 
 
 ji >i rs 
 
 THE GROCER 
 
 THE CATERER 
 
 Everything furnished in Season. 
 
 Do you waul a Kood dinner or breakfast 
 or supper, be sure to call on Joe and you 
 will get it. 
 
 Do you want any nice groceries, be 
 sure to call on Joe and you will gel it. 
 EVERYTHING CLEAN, NICE .AND COSY. 
 
 TRANSYLVANIA CO., 
 
 .i:.vi>iN<; l>i<iM'i:iis. Siaiio.m:!*! 
 
 OFFICE SUPPLIES. BLANK BOOKS. 
 
 Art Material, Cameras and Supplies 
 
 LEXINGTON. KY. 
 
HKiH sriloOL TiriL[)iN<i 
 
 >l.l) SCHOOL IUILI)IN( 
 
HISTORY 
 
 OF 
 
 IRVINE AND ESTILL COUNTY 
 
 KENTUCKY 
 
 BY 
 
 E. C. PARK 
 
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 STARj cTVlILLING COMPANY 
 
 -^-^ -^NICHOL ASVILLE, ^ K E N T U C K Y . ^ -^ ^ 
 MERCHANTS AND CU5TOM MILLERS. 
 
 PROPRIETORS: 
 
 J. S. C. BRONAUGH, W. L. STEELE, W. P. KNIGHT. 
 
 BRANDS OF FLOUR: 
 
 BONTON, AMERICAN BEAUTY, DAILY BREAU 
 
 BOB WHITE, GILT EDGE. 
 
 One Of The Finest Mills In Thi State Of Kentuck}^. 
 
 PRICES GUARAINTEED. 
 
 MAILORDERS SOLICITED. 
 
 J. W. BUNCAH, '- Traveling Salesman. 
 
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 KICHMOND, Ky. 
 
 Wholesale 
 
 Grocers 
 
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 7^/ie Leading Grocers in this pari of ihc 
 Stale. 
 
 The Best Stock of Goods, 
 
 The Lowest Prices, 
 THE BIGGEST TRADE. 
 
 jive Them a Call and Find Out For 
 Yourselves. 
 
 A. R. DENNY. 
 
 Traveling Salesman. 
 
"" HOPEc^MILLS FLOUR 
 
 "IT TRULY IS TRUE" 
 
 THE FLAKIEST BISCUITS, THE LIGHTEST LIGHT 
 ROLLS, THE WHITEST WHITE CAKES JRE MADE 
 
 When You Use 
 
 PEARL and BAKER'S PRIDE ELOLR 
 
 YOU CANNOT BEAT TEIE BE»T. 
 Manufactured By J, AndrCW OsiiHy Versailles, Kentucky. 
 
 R. N. BROCK. Representative in Estill and Other Counties. 
 
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