LDS film # 09962913, Excerpts from History of Kentucky, Illustrated, 1885, by
Battle, Perrin, and Kniffin.  Appeared in the Central City Messenger and
Times-Argus, Central City, Kentucky, in seven installments during May, June,
and July 1959.

C. W. Short in 1884 Purchased One Half Interest in Muhlenberg Echo

MUHLENBERG ECHO.  C.W. Short was born in Greenville, June 24, 1850, and is the
second of five children born to Jonathan and Lucy (Wing) Short, natives of
Muhlenberg County, KY.  Jonathan was a son of David and Jane (Scott) Short,
natives of Virginia and of German and Irish descent; the latter came to the
county about 1800.  David Short was elected representative two terms; also
elected juctice, which position he filled many years.  The mother of our
subject was the daughter of Charles F. and Nancy (Campbell) Wing, natives of
New Bedford, Mass. and Fayette County, KY, respectively.  Charles F. Wing was
first clerk of the county, and held the office from 1798 until 1856.  He was
of English, and his wife of Scotch descent; he was also a captain of a company
under Gen. Harrison, in 1812.  The father of our subject was a merchant at
Greenville.  C.W. Short was reared in the village, received his education at
Greenville College, and spent one year at the State University.  He engaged in
the mercantile business in 1870.  In 1873, was made deputy county clerk, which
position he held six years.  In 1879, was appointed county school
commissioner, which position he now holds.  In February, 1884, he took charge
of the Muhlenberg Echo, as editor; it was established in 1877, and is the only
paper in the county.  Mr. Short was married October 3, 1871, to Sue Reno of
Greenville, a daughter of J.E. and Adaline (Downer) Reno.  This union was
blessed with six children: Lizzie, Annie, Reno, Lucy W., May and Katie.  Mr.
and Mrs. Short are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; he is a member
of the I.O.O.F. and K. of H.  

Short Wing Scott Campbell Harrison Reno Downer
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VA MA Fayette

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