The Storm Ravages Rockville by the Sea
A letter from Rockville by the Sea dated August 29 describes a fierce hurricane that devastates cotton plantations, wrecks wharves, and destroys fronts of houses along the coast. Gracie’s home suffers indoors from floodwater while the Mary Draper and other steamers are swept inland and later refloated.
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Rockville-by-the-Sea
Ida
Gracie
John
John's
Mary Draper
Florida
Savannah
Charleston
Sophie
N. W
Mamie Seabrooks
Julius
Atorm
Early Fall Hats Attract Busy Millinery Show
Our first showing of the soft hats was so successful we had to wire for more. They are here in lots of chic styles. The prices are very reasonable. Visit our millinery department and see them. 2d floor.
Fall Ginghams Offer Largest Sare Assortment in State
A local house showcases the largest Sare fabric assortment in the state with vivid colors and numerous patterns. Highlights include 27 inch and 82 inch widths with cash prices listed as 12 1-2 and 15 cents per yard.
Lace collars on sale in multiple lace styles
A retailer offers ladies lace collars in Baby Irish Cluny and Point de pose. Prices range from 5c to 2.50 with several mid and higher values.
Kimona Cloths New Fall Velours for Kimonas
Kimona cloths in velour for fall kimonas offered in many pretty styles. Describes fabrics as ideal for kimonas or house robes. Priced at 15 cents per yard.
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Melton
Beautify Your Home Now with House Furnishings Deals
A House Furnishing Department promotes budget friendly decor and furniture sales. Shoppers are urged to visit and save with discounted prices on curtains rugs and lighting across featured rooms to refresh interiors this season.
Art Squares Special Sale and Rugs in City
Special sale of art squares and small rugs. Display includes drapery weaves nets madras swisses scrims silkolines denhams and other fabrics. Special prices this week highlight attractive materials and selections for home decor.
Curtain Section Proclaims Best Values in State
A Curtain Section advertises a large stock in all styles and grades ready for inspection. Shoppers are urged to visit for substantial savings on house furnishing needs.
High Bridge Over Kentucky River Opens With Steel Strength
Danville Ky September 11 and the new High Bridge of the Q and C route over the Kentucky river will open at 10 am The cantilever steel structure rises 308 feet above low water and spans 1230 feet The bridge uses the old foundation and supports double tracks to handle heavier locomotives and faster service alongside Queen and Crescent rail improvements between Denville and Ludlow across the Ohio river.
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Kentucky
Danville
Kentucky River
Horace Baker
High Bridge
Queen & Crescent
Denville
Ludlow Yards
Ohio River
Cincinnati
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Ember Vom
Frosts
Snow-Man
Jack Frost
Wooltex
Davison-Nicholson Co
Madras
Ues
Sullvans Island
John Townsend
Auntie
Dakville
Ludlow
Cincinnati Gateway
Knotville
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