Road bond plan to fund Kentucky highways proposed by incoming administration
The incoming Kentucky administration endorses a 1000000000 road bond program funded by an automobile license tax to pay interest and create a sinking fund. A state highway system of about 2500 miles would connect every county, built with state funds and aided by federal funds. The plan promises lower maintenance costs for motorists and reduced mileage, while sparing local property taxes. bonding would be staged to limit annual costs. A separate note reports John W. Barnett and daughters visiting relatives across several states before Christmas.
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Kentucky
General Assembly
Boggs
Public Roade
Sonnelly
Iito
Harthwaye
Ttme
Teachers Association to Meet in Powell County
The Powell County Teachers Association will convene in Stan Fut Friday December 1. The meetings are expected to benefit county teachers and all should attend if possible for their to do.
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Powell County
Teachers? Association
Census Enumerator G W Conlee Named for Clay City District
G W Conlee has been named census enumerator for the Clay City district and will be ready for work January 1, 1890. The appointment places Conlee in charge of collecting population data and supporting local clerical duties in the county office.
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G. W. Conlee
Couse
Clay City
Kentickinie Names New Governor and Liew Tenant Governor
A note announces a new Governor and a new Liew tenant Governor for the area. The message expresses hope that they will perform well and serve the region effectively.
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Kentickinie
Smethers-Cord Bia Fane wedds quietly in Lexington
Smethers Cord Bia Fane viv Belle Smethere and Mr Adie Ghrd Kath Lexington wed yesterday afternoon at Rev T Melotyre s home. Witnesses were L B Hamilton Velie Ardelie and Gov Nell McPherson of Winchester, Betelle Smnethera and Wilbur Cord. They are the eldest daughter and brother of Mr and Mrs Fred Stet formerly of Winchester now in Lexington.
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Bia Fane
Belle Smethere
Adie Ghrd
Kath
Lexington
Arendis
Fred Stetpre
Winchester
Mr. Die
Lexing
Miss Shattuck Hosts Monday Evening at Red River Hotel
Miss Eula Shattuck entertained close friends Monday evening at the Red River Hotel. Guests included Misses Reese Shimfessel Ethel Duncan Ruth Eaton Ora Flannery and Messrs John Eaton Harry O'Rear Eugene Freeman Austin Johnson and F W Wolfe.
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Eula Shattuck
Red River Hotel
Reese Shimfessel
Ethel Duncan
Ruth Eaton
Ora Flannery
John Eaton
Harry O’rear
Eugene Freeman
Austin Johnson
F. W. Wolfe
Conlee Buys More Land In Clay City Area
F G Conlee buys eight acres in eastern Clay City for 6800 from F P Newell and purchases a dwelling near Clarence Hasetrige for 8600. He plans to move the house to the new property in the spring after a trip to Florida.
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F. P. Newell
BG. Conlee
Clay City
Mr. Conlee
Clarence
Florida
Tobacco Purchases Reported By Emerson Conlee
Emerson Conlee was present last week and bought several crops of tobacco at prices from forty cents down.
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Emerson Conlee
Powell Fiscal Court Resolves Road Contractor Payment Dispute
The Powell Fiscal court at Stanton met Monday and settled a dispute over contractor payments. Attorneys for the contractors, led by A F Byrd, claimed underpayment by about 1200 dollars while Division Engineer John S S Dawson argued the claim covered earth excavation not slate. Dawson also refused payment for 2320 dollars of defective concrete work, with local citizens supporting his stance.
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Powell Fiscal Court
Stanton
A. F. Byrd
John S.S. Dawson
Dawson Ale
Dawson
Thr
Christmas Gift Hint from The Times Advertisers
The Times urges early shopping with a festive prompt. It emphasizes supporting local advertisers and suggests the newspaper as a thoughtful Christmas gift, especially for friends in distant lands.
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Times
Automobile wreck injures two in Memphis incident
Word comes to relatives here from Memphis Tennessee that Miss Maybelle Chaffin and brother Charlie Chaffin are recovering from serious injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Memphis two weeks ago. They with four companions were in a machine when struck by a large car driven by a negro. All occupants were injured but recovering.
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Memphis
Tenn
Maybelle Chaffin
Charlie Chaffin
Good Roads Meeting Set for Stanton Next Friday
A condensed meeting will be held in Stanton on Friday morning December 14 to spur interest in the Kentucky highway through the county. The Powell Fiscal Court has not requested federal aid nor signaled a push for federal funding, fearing delays by the government.
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Stanton
Kyea
Powell
Three Tide Pattern Spotted Over Five Weeks
A reader notes three very high tides within five weeks and a fourth tide the highest of the trio. No notable damage reported from the first or last tides, but effects during the middle week are described as significant.
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Ted River Hae
Building to Be Wrecked and Moved After Sale
A. T. Whitt sold the two story frame building to J. Q Swope of Olwek county last week. The structure, once part of the Orp Home land, will be wrecked and relocated from the site.
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A. T. Whitt
J. Q Swope
Olwek County
Orp
Haya
Ani
Ware Now Sells Groceries In Competition With Store
George S Ware expands into groceries challenging his Swedish competitor. He will continue to buy produce at the highest prices to ensure stock and attract customers.
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Ware
George S Ware
East men close option on 500 acres for shale oil plant
Two gentlemen from the East closed an option on 500 acres of slate land near Black Creek to build an oil shale extracting plant. The project rides on high crude oil prices and byproducts promising profits. Land sells for $25 per acre, well above typical farming values, suggesting potential gains for local small holders.
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Black Creek
Kentucky
Road Work Stopped Delays Lulbe gui Project
The new road to Lulbe gui is closed and likely halted until right of way issues are resolved. Officials promised completion by January 1 but delays persist as signed agreements from two years ago fail to settle. The Times lists 527 names in arrears expected to contribute during the holiday rush.
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Lulbegui
Times
Personal Paragraphs Highlight Local Movements and Visits
Eaton hac returns to oal fields as residents travel for work and family visits. John P. Gaylord and neighbors from Clark County stay at home over Sunday from oil fields while H. Yount is replaced by F. W. Wolfe as state road inspector. J Luther Loving visits Lexington. several locals head to Curton West Virginia for mill work and to Florida by Navy Yards South Carolina to see a son.
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F. W. Wolfe
Logiaville
H. H. Yount
J. Luther Loving
Lexington
J. HL. O' Rear
Have You Picked and Dried Your Seed Corn
Seed corn should be picked and dried promptly due to October and November rainfall that left corn damp and prone to damage. If severe freezing comes, germination power could be reduced or destroyed. Store in a dry ventilated place and avoid drying in wet rooms to prevent spoilage.
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Pune
Wits
Harrison
Civil Service Examination Open Competitive Notice
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for men and women on January 8 1920. Vacancies in the Department of Agriculture in Washington DC or field work will be filled from this exam. Salary ranges from 1820 to 1620 a year, with exceptions for unusually qualified applicants who may earn up to 1860 a year. Apply for Form HH2 stating the examination title to the Civil Service Commission Washington DC.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Ford
Card of Thanks for Mrs Rose’s Family and Friends
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness to our mother Mrs Dr Rose during her illness and passing. We also thank Brother J T Adama for comforting words to the children and for urging reliance on a higher power. The Children.
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DR. Rose
J.T. Adama
Teacher vs Common Labor echoes in school paper
The piece critiques the limited value of higher education for the uneducated common laborer and notes widespread economic inequalities. It argues dollars and cents should not dictate learning while highlighting the pervasiveness of labor across the country.
Hanswick Company Christmas Goods Ad
Hanswick and Company advertise a holiday line and invite shoppers to call and view the gin and other Christmas items in this issue from the firm known for quality holiday goods.
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Hanswick & Company
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Mise Mae
Lillie
Butler
Barnett
Missouri
Frank Barnett
Syracuse
N.Y
Jana
Mr. Barnett
Buttes
Colo
Win
Curtis
N. J. Curtis
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Talia
Texas
Barnet
J. Wilmott McKinney
Teachers Association
Miss Shattuck
F. G. Conlee
Eaton
Oal Fields
John P. Gaylord
Clark County
John
Charles and
J. L. Davenn
Kelly
Harry Howmen
Kit Baker
Curton
W. Va
FG. Conlon
Floriia
Navy Yards
6. C
Db Conlee
Civil Service Examination
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