THE INTERIOR JOURNAL, STANFORD, LINCOLN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1916
Page 1
ONLY FOUR SHAKERS LEFT
Only four Shakers, the remaining members of the colony of Shakertown attended the funeral of Sister Susan Murray at that place Sunday afternoon, according to George Bohon, of Harrodsburg. The Shakers are wards of Mr. Bohon and he will receive 1,400 acres of land in Shakertown in consideration of looking after them during their lifetime. The youngest is now 74 years old.
(Kentuckiana Digital Library)
MT. VERNON SIGNAL, MT. VERNON, ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, KY., FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1916
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RAPIDLY PASSING
Only four Shakers attended the burial of Sister Susan Murray in the little cemetery of Shakertown Sunday afternoon. Of the once populous colony only this quartet survive. The youngest, Dr. Wm. Penebaker, is seventy-four, and peaceful shades into which their oldest comrade has just passed seem very near to each of them. Sister Murray succumbed to grip after a short illness. She was ninety-two years old, and was born in Bullitt county. The funeral was conducted in the Center House, the Rev. Robert N. Simpson, a pastor of the Harrodsburg Christian church, formerly of Lexington, officiating. With a tribute to the departed, the minister coupled words of comfort for the pathetic little company who mourned and waited. Sister Mary Settles, aged eighty, now is the senior member. Sister Sarah Penebaker is seventy-six years old. Brother Jas. Howard is __-five. The surviving Shakers are wards of George Bohon, of Harrodsburg, under an agreement by which he subsists and clothes them, provides nursing and medical attention in illness and meets burial expenses. In consideration of a nominal sum, and out of appreciation for his kindness and help during a long period, the survivors of the colony deeded fourteen hundred acres comprising the remnant of Shaker lands to Mr. Bohon six years ago. The maintenance agreement of course, is a substantial part of the consideration. The original tract embraced six thousand acres. Mr. Bohon was asked today if he entertained any plans for final disposition of the property, the suggestion having been made that the settlement could be developed into a summer resort and endure as a memorial to the sect. He said that he had no plans further than to leave standing the splendid old stone community houses, which give promise of outlasting the present generation. - Lexington Leader.
(Kentuckiana Digital Library)
USAN
The Oldest Shaker is Buried From Center House Sunday.
Sister Susan Murray, aged 92 years, the oldest member of the fast-dwindling colony of Shakers, died Saturday after a short illness of grip. She was a native of Bullitt county and is survived by only one member of her family, a sister, Mrs. Lydia Pendergast, who lives in Nelson county. The death of Sister Susan leaves only four members of the once prosperous clan at Shakertown, and the closing of her gentle life has left sorrow in the hearts of many who knew her. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Center House in Shakertown, by Rev. R. N. Simpson, pastor of the Christian church, and she was laid to rest in the quiet Shaker cemetery, where more of those she loved are gathered than are left behind in the village of the living.
(Courtesy of Harrodsburg Herald, Harrodsburg, Mercer Co, Ky, Fri Jan 28, 1916)
Contributor: Yvonne~~~ (46818183)
Page 1
ONLY FOUR SHAKERS LEFT
Only four Shakers, the remaining members of the colony of Shakertown attended the funeral of Sister Susan Murray at that place Sunday afternoon, according to George Bohon, of Harrodsburg. The Shakers are wards of Mr. Bohon and he will receive 1,400 acres of land in Shakertown in consideration of looking after them during their lifetime. The youngest is now 74 years old.
(Kentuckiana Digital Library)
MT. VERNON SIGNAL, MT. VERNON, ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, KY., FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1916
Page 2
RAPIDLY PASSING
Only four Shakers attended the burial of Sister Susan Murray in the little cemetery of Shakertown Sunday afternoon. Of the once populous colony only this quartet survive. The youngest, Dr. Wm. Penebaker, is seventy-four, and peaceful shades into which their oldest comrade has just passed seem very near to each of them. Sister Murray succumbed to grip after a short illness. She was ninety-two years old, and was born in Bullitt county. The funeral was conducted in the Center House, the Rev. Robert N. Simpson, a pastor of the Harrodsburg Christian church, formerly of Lexington, officiating. With a tribute to the departed, the minister coupled words of comfort for the pathetic little company who mourned and waited. Sister Mary Settles, aged eighty, now is the senior member. Sister Sarah Penebaker is seventy-six years old. Brother Jas. Howard is __-five. The surviving Shakers are wards of George Bohon, of Harrodsburg, under an agreement by which he subsists and clothes them, provides nursing and medical attention in illness and meets burial expenses. In consideration of a nominal sum, and out of appreciation for his kindness and help during a long period, the survivors of the colony deeded fourteen hundred acres comprising the remnant of Shaker lands to Mr. Bohon six years ago. The maintenance agreement of course, is a substantial part of the consideration. The original tract embraced six thousand acres. Mr. Bohon was asked today if he entertained any plans for final disposition of the property, the suggestion having been made that the settlement could be developed into a summer resort and endure as a memorial to the sect. He said that he had no plans further than to leave standing the splendid old stone community houses, which give promise of outlasting the present generation. - Lexington Leader.
(Kentuckiana Digital Library)
USAN
The Oldest Shaker is Buried From Center House Sunday.
Sister Susan Murray, aged 92 years, the oldest member of the fast-dwindling colony of Shakers, died Saturday after a short illness of grip. She was a native of Bullitt county and is survived by only one member of her family, a sister, Mrs. Lydia Pendergast, who lives in Nelson county. The death of Sister Susan leaves only four members of the once prosperous clan at Shakertown, and the closing of her gentle life has left sorrow in the hearts of many who knew her. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Center House in Shakertown, by Rev. R. N. Simpson, pastor of the Christian church, and she was laid to rest in the quiet Shaker cemetery, where more of those she loved are gathered than are left behind in the village of the living.
(Courtesy of Harrodsburg Herald, Harrodsburg, Mercer Co, Ky, Fri Jan 28, 1916)
Contributor: Yvonne~~~ (46818183)
THE INTERIOR JOURNAL, STANFORD, LINCOLN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1916
Page 1
ONLY FOUR SHAKERS LEFT
Only four Shakers, the remaining members of the colony of Shakertown attended the funeral of Sister Susan Murray at that place Sunday afternoon, according to George Bohon, of Harrodsburg. The Shakers are wards of Mr. Bohon and he will receive 1,400 acres of land in Shakertown in consideration of looking after them during their lifetime. The youngest is now 74 years old.
(Kentuckiana Digital Library)
MT. VERNON SIGNAL, MT. VERNON, ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, KY., FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1916
Page 2
RAPIDLY PASSING
Only four Shakers attended the burial of Sister Susan Murray in the little cemetery of Shakertown Sunday afternoon. Of the once populous colony only this quartet survive. The youngest, Dr. Wm. Penebaker, is seventy-four, and peaceful shades into which their oldest comrade has just passed seem very near to each of them. Sister Murray succumbed to grip after a short illness. She was ninety-two years old, and was born in Bullitt county. The funeral was conducted in the Center House, the Rev. Robert N. Simpson, a pastor of the Harrodsburg Christian church, formerly of Lexington, officiating. With a tribute to the departed, the minister coupled words of comfort for the pathetic little company who mourned and waited. Sister Mary Settles, aged eighty, now is the senior member. Sister Sarah Penebaker is seventy-six years old. Brother Jas. Howard is __-five. The surviving Shakers are wards of George Bohon, of Harrodsburg, under an agreement by which he subsists and clothes them, provides nursing and medical attention in illness and meets burial expenses. In consideration of a nominal sum, and out of appreciation for his kindness and help during a long period, the survivors of the colony deeded fourteen hundred acres comprising the remnant of Shaker lands to Mr. Bohon six years ago. The maintenance agreement of course, is a substantial part of the consideration. The original tract embraced six thousand acres. Mr. Bohon was asked today if he entertained any plans for final disposition of the property, the suggestion having been made that the settlement could be developed into a summer resort and endure as a memorial to the sect. He said that he had no plans further than to leave standing the splendid old stone community houses, which give promise of outlasting the present generation. - Lexington Leader.
(Kentuckiana Digital Library)
USAN
The Oldest Shaker is Buried From Center House Sunday.
Sister Susan Murray, aged 92 years, the oldest member of the fast-dwindling colony of Shakers, died Saturday after a short illness of grip. She was a native of Bullitt county and is survived by only one member of her family, a sister, Mrs. Lydia Pendergast, who lives in Nelson county. The death of Sister Susan leaves only four members of the once prosperous clan at Shakertown, and the closing of her gentle life has left sorrow in the hearts of many who knew her. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Center House in Shakertown, by Rev. R. N. Simpson, pastor of the Christian church, and she was laid to rest in the quiet Shaker cemetery, where more of those she loved are gathered than are left behind in the village of the living.
(Courtesy of Harrodsburg Herald, Harrodsburg, Mercer Co, Ky, Fri Jan 28, 1916)
Contributor: Yvonne~~~ (46818183)
Page 1
ONLY FOUR SHAKERS LEFT
Only four Shakers, the remaining members of the colony of Shakertown attended the funeral of Sister Susan Murray at that place Sunday afternoon, according to George Bohon, of Harrodsburg. The Shakers are wards of Mr. Bohon and he will receive 1,400 acres of land in Shakertown in consideration of looking after them during their lifetime. The youngest is now 74 years old.
(Kentuckiana Digital Library)
MT. VERNON SIGNAL, MT. VERNON, ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, KY., FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1916
Page 2
RAPIDLY PASSING
Only four Shakers attended the burial of Sister Susan Murray in the little cemetery of Shakertown Sunday afternoon. Of the once populous colony only this quartet survive. The youngest, Dr. Wm. Penebaker, is seventy-four, and peaceful shades into which their oldest comrade has just passed seem very near to each of them. Sister Murray succumbed to grip after a short illness. She was ninety-two years old, and was born in Bullitt county. The funeral was conducted in the Center House, the Rev. Robert N. Simpson, a pastor of the Harrodsburg Christian church, formerly of Lexington, officiating. With a tribute to the departed, the minister coupled words of comfort for the pathetic little company who mourned and waited. Sister Mary Settles, aged eighty, now is the senior member. Sister Sarah Penebaker is seventy-six years old. Brother Jas. Howard is __-five. The surviving Shakers are wards of George Bohon, of Harrodsburg, under an agreement by which he subsists and clothes them, provides nursing and medical attention in illness and meets burial expenses. In consideration of a nominal sum, and out of appreciation for his kindness and help during a long period, the survivors of the colony deeded fourteen hundred acres comprising the remnant of Shaker lands to Mr. Bohon six years ago. The maintenance agreement of course, is a substantial part of the consideration. The original tract embraced six thousand acres. Mr. Bohon was asked today if he entertained any plans for final disposition of the property, the suggestion having been made that the settlement could be developed into a summer resort and endure as a memorial to the sect. He said that he had no plans further than to leave standing the splendid old stone community houses, which give promise of outlasting the present generation. - Lexington Leader.
(Kentuckiana Digital Library)
USAN
The Oldest Shaker is Buried From Center House Sunday.
Sister Susan Murray, aged 92 years, the oldest member of the fast-dwindling colony of Shakers, died Saturday after a short illness of grip. She was a native of Bullitt county and is survived by only one member of her family, a sister, Mrs. Lydia Pendergast, who lives in Nelson county. The death of Sister Susan leaves only four members of the once prosperous clan at Shakertown, and the closing of her gentle life has left sorrow in the hearts of many who knew her. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Center House in Shakertown, by Rev. R. N. Simpson, pastor of the Christian church, and she was laid to rest in the quiet Shaker cemetery, where more of those she loved are gathered than are left behind in the village of the living.
(Courtesy of Harrodsburg Herald, Harrodsburg, Mercer Co, Ky, Fri Jan 28, 1916)
Contributor: Yvonne~~~ (46818183)
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