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Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from R. P. Turney on the application of E. L. Read, January 23rd, 1906.
Turney, president of the Bank of Cerulean Springs, writes to the Home inquiring about adoptive a boy 7-10 years old. He says that he is 33 years old and lives 4 miles from a school and 3 miles from a church. His wife is 32 years old and a Methodist. He includes references, offers to pay the boy's way to his home, and asks to hear back soon. Handwritten, "Ans. Jan 27, 1906." Letter marked Cerulean, KY. -
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Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from J. Whit Potter, November 25th, 1905.
J. Whis. Potter writes to the Home on behalf of Julia Alexander, "a maiden lady of possibly 45 years who resides with her maiden sister a few years her younger and her batchelor brother probably 60 years old." Potter says that they are currently raising a boy from the KY Children's Home Society, and now want "to get a girl 13 or 15 years old" who is "stout and healthy" to apprentice. He says that the home would be ideal, the people are "kind and considerate of children, yet control them in the proper sort of manner." He recommends the home for a child. Handwritten, "None suitable to send, M. E. A." Letter marked Bowling Green, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary E. Abercrombie from Mrs. Julia D. Clark, 1905.
Mrs. Julia H. Clark writes to the Home on behalf of Mrs. W. E. Bellis, who says that "she will reieve the Girl, for whom she applied, through me, about next Monday." She says that Bellis, "requires a Girl of 16 or 17 years of age, for housework, or lightwork, the sooner she comes in the week, beginning October 9th, 1905, the better." She asks for the application, and provides information regarding the girl's delivery to the home. In postscript, she adds that "Mr. W. E. Bellis is a commercial Traveller." Attached is a note from Mrs. Julia D. Clark, stating that she was "directed by Mr. J. R. Sampey, to address you, as per enclosed letter, in regard to your sending a girl from the 'Sourthern Baptist Theological Seminary.'" Typed at the top of note, "Answered Oct. 10, 1905." Letter marked Meadowbrook, near Louisville, KY. -
Letter to Mrs. Miller from John H. Weller, August 21st, 1905.
Weller writes to Ms. Miller regarding Mrs. Slopher. He says that the letter from Slopher is attached, and thinks "it would be well to investigate why she could not control him and all about it," adding he "suppose[s] our agent can do this." He says "Mr. Jno Heddin of Mt. Sterlind is a safe friend of ours to inquire of." Typed at the top, "wrote Mr. Heddin Aug. 26, 1905." Letter marked Louisville, KY. -
Letter to the Trustees of the Baptist Orphans Home from Miss Lucy C. Yaden, August 8th, 1905.
Yaden writes to the Trustees of the Home, stating that she wrote Hollingsworth and hopes to hear from them soon. Handwritten on the back," Decided to keep the children longer." Letter marked 151 W. Main St, Lexington, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from Miss Lucy C. Yaden, August 8th, 1905.
Yaden writes to Hollingsworth regarding her two orphaned nieces, aged 5 and 9 years old. She says that their father was a Baptist and their grandfather was a Baptist minister. They are currently staying with Yaden's father, but she writes that he is "getting old and is not able to support them." They have decided that the best thing for the girls is to place them in the Home, and asks for the particulars of their admittance to the Home. She also asks if they will be able to visit their old home and if their relatives can visit them. They children are currently in Laurel Co., KY near London. Typed at the top of the page, "Answered and sent Application Blanks Aug. 10, 905 [sic]." Letter marked 151 W. Main St, Lexington, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary E. Abercrombie from William Wilson, 1905.
William Wilson writes to Miss. Mary E. Abercrombie regarding the Helen [spelling?] boys, for whom he is currently the legal guardian. He says that he will "take steps at once to come in possession of any property that they may be hair to of their grand mothers estate." He asks for his apprenticeship application to be reviewed and for the names of their parents, grandparents, and mother's full maiden name. Typed at the top of the page, "Answered Aug. 4, 1905." Letter marked Mayfield, KY. -
Letter to Mrs. M. E. Abercomber from T. E. Conyers, June 26th, 1905.
J. E. Conyers writes to Mrs. M. E. Abercromber to ask about Miss Mary Robb, a 14 year old girl at the Home who was recommended for him to adopt after a Mr. J. W. Hensley visited the Home on his behalf. He asks what the conditions for "let[ting] the children out" are, what is required of a person who takes them, and if returns are allowed. He asks where Robb is from, if she is bright and intelligent, if she moves quickly and if she can do housework. He says that he lives in a town of about 100, has a wife and 3 children (the oldest is 7.5 years). He asks for information. Letter marked Monroe, KY. -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from Claude T. Price, April 15th, 1905.
Claude T. Price writes to the Home regarding the Lutherford children, of whom he is currently guardian. He says that the children are about 8 and 10 years old, and one infant. Their mother, father, and grandmothers are all dead, and are currently living with a step-grandmother "who is said to be unkind to them and whose health is also bad." He says that the infant has a good home with distant relatives, but that he wants to put the other two in the Home. He adds that they have "a little bond valued at $450 or $500." Letter marked Freedom, KY. -
Letter to Mr. Frank Miller from C. C. Howard, April 5th, 1905.
C. C. Howard writes to Mr. Frank Miller regarding "the Howard boy," stating that he "telephoned his brother several days ago" and was told that he would get the Howard boy and his brother, but apparently he did not. Howard says that he will by in Louisville Friday or Saturday and "will attend to it." He goes on to say that he is not related to the boy at all, and was not the one to get him into the Home- it with through the Barren Run Baptist Church through Reverend R. C. Kimball. He says that he is the "Public Guardian of the county," and has "over twenty wards," and "cannot be expected to take any or all of them." Letter marked Hodgenville, KY. -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from S. J. Dohrmann, March 25th, 1905.
Saml. J. Dohrmann writes to the Home regarding the future of Cordelia Sampson, a girl who was adopted from the Home by Mrs. Pat O'Brien. He states that "as you have probably seen from the Louisville papers, the husband and son of Mrs. O'Brien have had financial troubles and their business is in such a shape and they themselves liable to severe criticism." He says that, though the Clifton Baptist Church originally recommended the O'Briens to adopt Cordelia, they now "thought best to notify you regarding the matter" and ask if the girl should be returned to the Home, which they think "would probably by the best course." He says that Mrs. O'Brien "has signified her willingness to return the child in an interview the pastor had with her recently." He says that all of the family's property will go to "pay their indebtedness." Letter marked Louisville, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from E. H. Read, January 30th, 1904.
Read writes to Hollingsworth, stating he received her letter of the 24th and was "somewhat surprised to learn you wer so strict in your rules." He says that he is a farmer, he is 33 years old and his wife is 32, and includes recommendations. Letter marked. Cernban, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from G. W. Pickle, September 27th, 1900.
G. W. Pickle writes to Hollingsworth regarding the "papers that make baby ours and our heir," stating that "she is a sweet bright little one." Letter marked Knoxville, TN. In a letter from 22 Sept 1900, Pickle writes to end "a most excellent likeness of our sweet baby- Minnie Pickle." He also encloses $5, stating that it is Minnie's gift for the children at the Home to have clothes. Letter marked Knoxville, TN. -
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Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from Joseph H. Grafton, September 4th, 1900.
Joseph H. Grafton writes to the Home regarding Eva and Rosa, stating that in 1890, Eva was adopted "into the home of Mr. Geo. Robertson a Baptist minister here," who has recently become his wife. He says that in 1887, the girls were 4 and 6 years old. He asks about Rosa, stating that when Eva was adopted, Rosa was left in the Home and Eva has only heard from her once since. Grafton asks if Rosa is still at the Home, and if not, her location. Letter marked Utica, MS. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from W. A. Borum, June 2nd, 1900.
Borum writes to Hollingsworth regarding three "half orphan" children in his area; two boys aged 3 and 5 and one girl aged 6. He says that their mother is in "delicate health and poor circumstances," and that the children are "fatherless." He says to "forward necessary papers to Mr. J. H. Allen, Somerset." Weller writes at the top of the letter, "Ref'd to KY Childrens' Home Society," June 5 1900. Letter marked Somerset, KY. -
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Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from A. J. Silcox and John Thomas, May 14th, 1900.
A. J. Silcox, paster of the United Baptist Church of Christ at Little Wolf Creek, writes to the Home to recommend Abbot to be taken in by the Home. He says that Abbot is 5 years old, orphaned, and has no relation to take care of him. At the bottom of the letter is written "Bond sent May 16 1900." Letter marked Williamsburg, Ky. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from Mrs. James Harris, April 18th, 1900.
Mrs. James Harris writes to Weller regarding Parton, a boy she adopted from the Home last October. She states that she is "sorry to say he is one of the worst children I ever saw" and that he has been "nothing but trouble to us for over a year and gets worse all the time." She states that he was better behaved when they lived in the country, that she wants to return the boy, and that perhaps he would do better with a family in the country. Weller writes on the top of the letter "cannot take him back advised her to send him to State School of Reform," Apl 18 1900. Letter marked Hardinsburg, KY.