At first the people thought they had done a Samaritan Act, but as soon as Alf had a chance to prove himself, he was considered a blessing and not a curse.  He became the paper hanger for the town.  Then someone wanted to have his hair cut and Alf proved to be an excellent barber.

He rented a shop and went into the barber business and made a success.  He owned considerable land, and other property when he died.  He lived and died at Warfield, Ky., and was considered one of its most up to date citizens.