∼KENTUCKY'S OLDEST
JOURNALIST DEAD
_____
Col. John C. Noble Dies Suddenly at
His Home on North Ninth Street.
______
He Arose and Dressed, and Suddenly
Collapsed – Was 86 Years Old
December 4th.
______
THE FUNERAL TOMORROW AFTERNOON
______
Colonel John C. Noble, the veteran newspaper man, and one of the best known political writers of Kentucky, died this morning very suddenly at his home, 310 North Ninth street, from general debility, after a brief illness.
The news of his death came as a great surprise. Only a few days ago Colonel Noble celebrated his eighty-sixth birthday, and appeared to be in the best of health. Shortly afterward he became ill, but had been improving and was not believed to be in any danger. This morning he arose and dressed, and was about to take a dose of medicine. He walked over to prepare it, and suddenly, without warning, collapsed. Going to the bed, in about two minutes he was dead. Dissolution was calm and peaceful, but the demise of this well known and popular man came as a great shock to his hundreds off friends throughout the city, who thought his illness was only temporary, and not in any way dangerous.
Colonel Noble was born Dec. 4th, 1815, at Lexington, Ky., and was son of Elijah Noble, who was of Celtic descent, and was a lineal descendant of the Colonel Noble who was in Cromwell's "Ironsides Regiment," and one of the commission that sat in judgement on Charles I, and voted for his death.
Mr. Elijah Noble early in life was a prominent citizens of Lexington, and owned half a dozen stores at one time in Central Kentucky. He was crippled financially by the second war with Great Britain, and never was able to recoup his fortunes.
Colonel John C. Noble was educated in Lexington, and became very proficient in the higher branches of education, his tutor being Charles O'Hara, of the Transylvania University.
He served an apprenticeship as a printer and resumed his literary studies, and because a powerful writer and a well informed man on all literary political subjects.
He studied law under Chancellor Caleb Logan, at Louisville, but never practiced the profession.
He was an enthusiastic Jeffersonian Democrat, and this led him into political life, and he became an editor.
Twice he was a candidate for office, once for the legislature from Louisville, where he reduced the Whig majority to 200, and during the war was a candidate for Congress in the first district, being defeated by Hon. W. B. Machen.
He enlisted during the threatened war between the United States and Mexico, but did not see service. In 1861 he joined the Confederate army, and served four years. He was appointed regimental quartermaster with the rank of Captain, but subsequently was placed on the staff of General Abe Buford, with the rank of Major.
Colonel Noble was always a forceful writer, and a power in politics, and in later years was a Populist, and a well known contributor to the press under the non de plume, "Macon." He established the Paducah Herald about 1857, and published it until the war. After the war he operated a printing office here.
He resided for years at "villa Calhoun" in Arcadia, but a few years ago moved to the city, where he had since resided. ; he was known as a "Nestor of the Press," and his writings had considerable influence. He was at one time in late years a regular contributor to the Kentucky Populist, published by Jo A. Parker, and his mental vigor never deserted him to the day of his death.
Col. Noble was liked by all who knew him, and in his death Paducah and the state has sustained an irreparable loss.
Col. Noble celebrated his 86th birthday on Dec. 4, and on the 3rd of December the 62nd anniversary of his marriage. He leaves besides a wife, eight children: Messrs. Ed, Will, Robert, John C. Noble, Jr., Mrs. Blanton, of Tennessee, Mrs. Emma Clark and Misses Virginia and Mamie Noble. Miss Virginia Noble is a well known poet and writer, and Miss Mamie Noble a teacher in the public schools. Mr. John C. Noble, Jr., resides at Calvert City.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from Grace Episcopal church, services by Rector B. E. Reed. The active pall bearers will be Messrs. H. C. Overbey, O. L. Gregory, George C. Wallace, F. L. Scott, M. B. Nash, Sr., and Dr. Will Sanders. They are requested to meet at the house at 2:15 o'clock.
The honorary pall bearers will be Messrs. Sam Levy, M. Bloom, E. W. Bagby, Rev. W. H. Pinkerton, T. A. Baker, D. G. Murrell, I. H. Caldwell, Prof C. A. Norvell, S. H. Piles, S. B. Caldwell, John Sinnott, Sr., and Q. Q. Quigley. They are requested to meet at the church at 2:30 p.m.
The Paducah Sun -
Paducah, Ky
Saturday, December 21, 1901, p. 1 and 4∼
HAS REACHED
HIS EIGHTY-SIXTH
Colonel John C. Noble Today
Celebrating His Birthday
He It Still Bright and Active --
The Sixty-Ninth Anniversary of
His Marriage Tomorrow.
PUBLISHED A PAPER YEARS AGO
Col. John C. Noble the veteran journalist, who In known throughout the state as the Nestor of Kentucky Journalism, is today celebrating his 86th Birthday, and as usual has the best and heartiest wish of his innumerable friend.
CoL Noble is the same bright genial fellow he was twenty or thirty years ago, and does not seem to have grown a day older. He reads all the best literature, keeps pace with current events, and goes about more than many much younger men and able to do.
Mrs Noble was 80 last July, and both an In excellent health. They are surrounded by their children, all of whom are among Paducah's most prominent men and women.
Another interesting feature of their lives is that Col. and Mrs. Noble were married on December 3, 1832, and tomorrow will be the 69th annivversary of their marriage.
Col. Noble has resided In Paducah many years and published a newspaper here before most of the present newspaper fratemlty even came into existence.
For several years he resided at Villa Calhoon, his beautiful home in Arcadia, but in recent years has resided on North Ninth street, in the city.
The Sun joins host of others in wishing Col. Noble many happy returns of the day.
The Paducah Sun
Paducah, Ky
Monday, December 2, 1901, p. 1∼
JOURNALIST DEAD
_____
Col. John C. Noble Dies Suddenly at
His Home on North Ninth Street.
______
He Arose and Dressed, and Suddenly
Collapsed – Was 86 Years Old
December 4th.
______
THE FUNERAL TOMORROW AFTERNOON
______
Colonel John C. Noble, the veteran newspaper man, and one of the best known political writers of Kentucky, died this morning very suddenly at his home, 310 North Ninth street, from general debility, after a brief illness.
The news of his death came as a great surprise. Only a few days ago Colonel Noble celebrated his eighty-sixth birthday, and appeared to be in the best of health. Shortly afterward he became ill, but had been improving and was not believed to be in any danger. This morning he arose and dressed, and was about to take a dose of medicine. He walked over to prepare it, and suddenly, without warning, collapsed. Going to the bed, in about two minutes he was dead. Dissolution was calm and peaceful, but the demise of this well known and popular man came as a great shock to his hundreds off friends throughout the city, who thought his illness was only temporary, and not in any way dangerous.
Colonel Noble was born Dec. 4th, 1815, at Lexington, Ky., and was son of Elijah Noble, who was of Celtic descent, and was a lineal descendant of the Colonel Noble who was in Cromwell's "Ironsides Regiment," and one of the commission that sat in judgement on Charles I, and voted for his death.
Mr. Elijah Noble early in life was a prominent citizens of Lexington, and owned half a dozen stores at one time in Central Kentucky. He was crippled financially by the second war with Great Britain, and never was able to recoup his fortunes.
Colonel John C. Noble was educated in Lexington, and became very proficient in the higher branches of education, his tutor being Charles O'Hara, of the Transylvania University.
He served an apprenticeship as a printer and resumed his literary studies, and because a powerful writer and a well informed man on all literary political subjects.
He studied law under Chancellor Caleb Logan, at Louisville, but never practiced the profession.
He was an enthusiastic Jeffersonian Democrat, and this led him into political life, and he became an editor.
Twice he was a candidate for office, once for the legislature from Louisville, where he reduced the Whig majority to 200, and during the war was a candidate for Congress in the first district, being defeated by Hon. W. B. Machen.
He enlisted during the threatened war between the United States and Mexico, but did not see service. In 1861 he joined the Confederate army, and served four years. He was appointed regimental quartermaster with the rank of Captain, but subsequently was placed on the staff of General Abe Buford, with the rank of Major.
Colonel Noble was always a forceful writer, and a power in politics, and in later years was a Populist, and a well known contributor to the press under the non de plume, "Macon." He established the Paducah Herald about 1857, and published it until the war. After the war he operated a printing office here.
He resided for years at "villa Calhoun" in Arcadia, but a few years ago moved to the city, where he had since resided. ; he was known as a "Nestor of the Press," and his writings had considerable influence. He was at one time in late years a regular contributor to the Kentucky Populist, published by Jo A. Parker, and his mental vigor never deserted him to the day of his death.
Col. Noble was liked by all who knew him, and in his death Paducah and the state has sustained an irreparable loss.
Col. Noble celebrated his 86th birthday on Dec. 4, and on the 3rd of December the 62nd anniversary of his marriage. He leaves besides a wife, eight children: Messrs. Ed, Will, Robert, John C. Noble, Jr., Mrs. Blanton, of Tennessee, Mrs. Emma Clark and Misses Virginia and Mamie Noble. Miss Virginia Noble is a well known poet and writer, and Miss Mamie Noble a teacher in the public schools. Mr. John C. Noble, Jr., resides at Calvert City.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from Grace Episcopal church, services by Rector B. E. Reed. The active pall bearers will be Messrs. H. C. Overbey, O. L. Gregory, George C. Wallace, F. L. Scott, M. B. Nash, Sr., and Dr. Will Sanders. They are requested to meet at the house at 2:15 o'clock.
The honorary pall bearers will be Messrs. Sam Levy, M. Bloom, E. W. Bagby, Rev. W. H. Pinkerton, T. A. Baker, D. G. Murrell, I. H. Caldwell, Prof C. A. Norvell, S. H. Piles, S. B. Caldwell, John Sinnott, Sr., and Q. Q. Quigley. They are requested to meet at the church at 2:30 p.m.
The Paducah Sun -
Paducah, Ky
Saturday, December 21, 1901, p. 1 and 4∼
HAS REACHED
HIS EIGHTY-SIXTH
Colonel John C. Noble Today
Celebrating His Birthday
He It Still Bright and Active --
The Sixty-Ninth Anniversary of
His Marriage Tomorrow.
PUBLISHED A PAPER YEARS AGO
Col. John C. Noble the veteran journalist, who In known throughout the state as the Nestor of Kentucky Journalism, is today celebrating his 86th Birthday, and as usual has the best and heartiest wish of his innumerable friend.
CoL Noble is the same bright genial fellow he was twenty or thirty years ago, and does not seem to have grown a day older. He reads all the best literature, keeps pace with current events, and goes about more than many much younger men and able to do.
Mrs Noble was 80 last July, and both an In excellent health. They are surrounded by their children, all of whom are among Paducah's most prominent men and women.
Another interesting feature of their lives is that Col. and Mrs. Noble were married on December 3, 1832, and tomorrow will be the 69th annivversary of their marriage.
Col. Noble has resided In Paducah many years and published a newspaper here before most of the present newspaper fratemlty even came into existence.
For several years he resided at Villa Calhoon, his beautiful home in Arcadia, but in recent years has resided on North Ninth street, in the city.
The Sun joins host of others in wishing Col. Noble many happy returns of the day.
The Paducah Sun
Paducah, Ky
Monday, December 2, 1901, p. 1∼
∼KENTUCKY'S OLDEST
JOURNALIST DEAD
_____
Col. John C. Noble Dies Suddenly at
His Home on North Ninth Street.
______
He Arose and Dressed, and Suddenly
Collapsed – Was 86 Years Old
December 4th.
______
THE FUNERAL TOMORROW AFTERNOON
______
Colonel John C. Noble, the veteran newspaper man, and one of the best known political writers of Kentucky, died this morning very suddenly at his home, 310 North Ninth street, from general debility, after a brief illness.
The news of his death came as a great surprise. Only a few days ago Colonel Noble celebrated his eighty-sixth birthday, and appeared to be in the best of health. Shortly afterward he became ill, but had been improving and was not believed to be in any danger. This morning he arose and dressed, and was about to take a dose of medicine. He walked over to prepare it, and suddenly, without warning, collapsed. Going to the bed, in about two minutes he was dead. Dissolution was calm and peaceful, but the demise of this well known and popular man came as a great shock to his hundreds off friends throughout the city, who thought his illness was only temporary, and not in any way dangerous.
Colonel Noble was born Dec. 4th, 1815, at Lexington, Ky., and was son of Elijah Noble, who was of Celtic descent, and was a lineal descendant of the Colonel Noble who was in Cromwell's "Ironsides Regiment," and one of the commission that sat in judgement on Charles I, and voted for his death.
Mr. Elijah Noble early in life was a prominent citizens of Lexington, and owned half a dozen stores at one time in Central Kentucky. He was crippled financially by the second war with Great Britain, and never was able to recoup his fortunes.
Colonel John C. Noble was educated in Lexington, and became very proficient in the higher branches of education, his tutor being Charles O'Hara, of the Transylvania University.
He served an apprenticeship as a printer and resumed his literary studies, and because a powerful writer and a well informed man on all literary political subjects.
He studied law under Chancellor Caleb Logan, at Louisville, but never practiced the profession.
He was an enthusiastic Jeffersonian Democrat, and this led him into political life, and he became an editor.
Twice he was a candidate for office, once for the legislature from Louisville, where he reduced the Whig majority to 200, and during the war was a candidate for Congress in the first district, being defeated by Hon. W. B. Machen.
He enlisted during the threatened war between the United States and Mexico, but did not see service. In 1861 he joined the Confederate army, and served four years. He was appointed regimental quartermaster with the rank of Captain, but subsequently was placed on the staff of General Abe Buford, with the rank of Major.
Colonel Noble was always a forceful writer, and a power in politics, and in later years was a Populist, and a well known contributor to the press under the non de plume, "Macon." He established the Paducah Herald about 1857, and published it until the war. After the war he operated a printing office here.
He resided for years at "villa Calhoun" in Arcadia, but a few years ago moved to the city, where he had since resided. ; he was known as a "Nestor of the Press," and his writings had considerable influence. He was at one time in late years a regular contributor to the Kentucky Populist, published by Jo A. Parker, and his mental vigor never deserted him to the day of his death.
Col. Noble was liked by all who knew him, and in his death Paducah and the state has sustained an irreparable loss.
Col. Noble celebrated his 86th birthday on Dec. 4, and on the 3rd of December the 62nd anniversary of his marriage. He leaves besides a wife, eight children: Messrs. Ed, Will, Robert, John C. Noble, Jr., Mrs. Blanton, of Tennessee, Mrs. Emma Clark and Misses Virginia and Mamie Noble. Miss Virginia Noble is a well known poet and writer, and Miss Mamie Noble a teacher in the public schools. Mr. John C. Noble, Jr., resides at Calvert City.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from Grace Episcopal church, services by Rector B. E. Reed. The active pall bearers will be Messrs. H. C. Overbey, O. L. Gregory, George C. Wallace, F. L. Scott, M. B. Nash, Sr., and Dr. Will Sanders. They are requested to meet at the house at 2:15 o'clock.
The honorary pall bearers will be Messrs. Sam Levy, M. Bloom, E. W. Bagby, Rev. W. H. Pinkerton, T. A. Baker, D. G. Murrell, I. H. Caldwell, Prof C. A. Norvell, S. H. Piles, S. B. Caldwell, John Sinnott, Sr., and Q. Q. Quigley. They are requested to meet at the church at 2:30 p.m.
The Paducah Sun -
Paducah, Ky
Saturday, December 21, 1901, p. 1 and 4∼
HAS REACHED
HIS EIGHTY-SIXTH
Colonel John C. Noble Today
Celebrating His Birthday
He It Still Bright and Active --
The Sixty-Ninth Anniversary of
His Marriage Tomorrow.
PUBLISHED A PAPER YEARS AGO
Col. John C. Noble the veteran journalist, who In known throughout the state as the Nestor of Kentucky Journalism, is today celebrating his 86th Birthday, and as usual has the best and heartiest wish of his innumerable friend.
CoL Noble is the same bright genial fellow he was twenty or thirty years ago, and does not seem to have grown a day older. He reads all the best literature, keeps pace with current events, and goes about more than many much younger men and able to do.
Mrs Noble was 80 last July, and both an In excellent health. They are surrounded by their children, all of whom are among Paducah's most prominent men and women.
Another interesting feature of their lives is that Col. and Mrs. Noble were married on December 3, 1832, and tomorrow will be the 69th annivversary of their marriage.
Col. Noble has resided In Paducah many years and published a newspaper here before most of the present newspaper fratemlty even came into existence.
For several years he resided at Villa Calhoon, his beautiful home in Arcadia, but in recent years has resided on North Ninth street, in the city.
The Sun joins host of others in wishing Col. Noble many happy returns of the day.
The Paducah Sun
Paducah, Ky
Monday, December 2, 1901, p. 1∼
JOURNALIST DEAD
_____
Col. John C. Noble Dies Suddenly at
His Home on North Ninth Street.
______
He Arose and Dressed, and Suddenly
Collapsed – Was 86 Years Old
December 4th.
______
THE FUNERAL TOMORROW AFTERNOON
______
Colonel John C. Noble, the veteran newspaper man, and one of the best known political writers of Kentucky, died this morning very suddenly at his home, 310 North Ninth street, from general debility, after a brief illness.
The news of his death came as a great surprise. Only a few days ago Colonel Noble celebrated his eighty-sixth birthday, and appeared to be in the best of health. Shortly afterward he became ill, but had been improving and was not believed to be in any danger. This morning he arose and dressed, and was about to take a dose of medicine. He walked over to prepare it, and suddenly, without warning, collapsed. Going to the bed, in about two minutes he was dead. Dissolution was calm and peaceful, but the demise of this well known and popular man came as a great shock to his hundreds off friends throughout the city, who thought his illness was only temporary, and not in any way dangerous.
Colonel Noble was born Dec. 4th, 1815, at Lexington, Ky., and was son of Elijah Noble, who was of Celtic descent, and was a lineal descendant of the Colonel Noble who was in Cromwell's "Ironsides Regiment," and one of the commission that sat in judgement on Charles I, and voted for his death.
Mr. Elijah Noble early in life was a prominent citizens of Lexington, and owned half a dozen stores at one time in Central Kentucky. He was crippled financially by the second war with Great Britain, and never was able to recoup his fortunes.
Colonel John C. Noble was educated in Lexington, and became very proficient in the higher branches of education, his tutor being Charles O'Hara, of the Transylvania University.
He served an apprenticeship as a printer and resumed his literary studies, and because a powerful writer and a well informed man on all literary political subjects.
He studied law under Chancellor Caleb Logan, at Louisville, but never practiced the profession.
He was an enthusiastic Jeffersonian Democrat, and this led him into political life, and he became an editor.
Twice he was a candidate for office, once for the legislature from Louisville, where he reduced the Whig majority to 200, and during the war was a candidate for Congress in the first district, being defeated by Hon. W. B. Machen.
He enlisted during the threatened war between the United States and Mexico, but did not see service. In 1861 he joined the Confederate army, and served four years. He was appointed regimental quartermaster with the rank of Captain, but subsequently was placed on the staff of General Abe Buford, with the rank of Major.
Colonel Noble was always a forceful writer, and a power in politics, and in later years was a Populist, and a well known contributor to the press under the non de plume, "Macon." He established the Paducah Herald about 1857, and published it until the war. After the war he operated a printing office here.
He resided for years at "villa Calhoun" in Arcadia, but a few years ago moved to the city, where he had since resided. ; he was known as a "Nestor of the Press," and his writings had considerable influence. He was at one time in late years a regular contributor to the Kentucky Populist, published by Jo A. Parker, and his mental vigor never deserted him to the day of his death.
Col. Noble was liked by all who knew him, and in his death Paducah and the state has sustained an irreparable loss.
Col. Noble celebrated his 86th birthday on Dec. 4, and on the 3rd of December the 62nd anniversary of his marriage. He leaves besides a wife, eight children: Messrs. Ed, Will, Robert, John C. Noble, Jr., Mrs. Blanton, of Tennessee, Mrs. Emma Clark and Misses Virginia and Mamie Noble. Miss Virginia Noble is a well known poet and writer, and Miss Mamie Noble a teacher in the public schools. Mr. John C. Noble, Jr., resides at Calvert City.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from Grace Episcopal church, services by Rector B. E. Reed. The active pall bearers will be Messrs. H. C. Overbey, O. L. Gregory, George C. Wallace, F. L. Scott, M. B. Nash, Sr., and Dr. Will Sanders. They are requested to meet at the house at 2:15 o'clock.
The honorary pall bearers will be Messrs. Sam Levy, M. Bloom, E. W. Bagby, Rev. W. H. Pinkerton, T. A. Baker, D. G. Murrell, I. H. Caldwell, Prof C. A. Norvell, S. H. Piles, S. B. Caldwell, John Sinnott, Sr., and Q. Q. Quigley. They are requested to meet at the church at 2:30 p.m.
The Paducah Sun -
Paducah, Ky
Saturday, December 21, 1901, p. 1 and 4∼
HAS REACHED
HIS EIGHTY-SIXTH
Colonel John C. Noble Today
Celebrating His Birthday
He It Still Bright and Active --
The Sixty-Ninth Anniversary of
His Marriage Tomorrow.
PUBLISHED A PAPER YEARS AGO
Col. John C. Noble the veteran journalist, who In known throughout the state as the Nestor of Kentucky Journalism, is today celebrating his 86th Birthday, and as usual has the best and heartiest wish of his innumerable friend.
CoL Noble is the same bright genial fellow he was twenty or thirty years ago, and does not seem to have grown a day older. He reads all the best literature, keeps pace with current events, and goes about more than many much younger men and able to do.
Mrs Noble was 80 last July, and both an In excellent health. They are surrounded by their children, all of whom are among Paducah's most prominent men and women.
Another interesting feature of their lives is that Col. and Mrs. Noble were married on December 3, 1832, and tomorrow will be the 69th annivversary of their marriage.
Col. Noble has resided In Paducah many years and published a newspaper here before most of the present newspaper fratemlty even came into existence.
For several years he resided at Villa Calhoon, his beautiful home in Arcadia, but in recent years has resided on North Ninth street, in the city.
The Sun joins host of others in wishing Col. Noble many happy returns of the day.
The Paducah Sun
Paducah, Ky
Monday, December 2, 1901, p. 1∼
Inscription
(Individual monument) John C. Noble; 1815-1901;
(Joint monument) Noble; John C.; Elizabeth
Family Members
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Maria Louisa Noble Blanton
1845–1917
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Col Edmund Pearson Noble
1847–1906
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Virginia Franklin Noble
1849–1903
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Emma Calhoun Noble Clark
1851–1915
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John Calhoun Noble Jr
1854–1940
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Capt Robert Hunter "Bob" Noble
1855–1937
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Marian Presbury Noble
1857–1935
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Elizabeth Pearson Noble
1859–1874
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William Yancey Noble
1860–1947
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