Powell County Seeks Federal Aid For New Road Plan
Powell county applies for Federal Aid to fund a new road from the lark county line to the Wolfe county line, continuing through Breathitt to the Virginia border. A spring survey and immediate construction let are expected. The project spans about twenty five miles and may require fencing on both sides at $1.60 per rod if a lawful fence is claimed.
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Lark County
Wolfe County Lne
Wolfe
Breathitt
Virginme
Coutesety
Powell
Teachers Association Meets At Stanton Courthouse
The Vowel County Teachers Association held a profitable meeting in the courthouse at Stanton on Friday. Attending from this county portion were Mines Jennie Quinn Margarett Hackley Thelma Gillis Mrs Myrtle Borgher Misses Della Portwood Blanche and Roth Shearer and Prof. Franklin M.
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Vowel County Teachers Association
Court House
Stanton
Jennie Quinn
Margarett Hackley
Thelma Gillis
Myrtle Borgher
Della Portwond
Blanche
Roth Shearer
Franklin M
Reeves and Johnson Acquire Powell County Coal Oil Burner Patent
Judge A Y Johnson and Shinfessel have purchased the patent right for Powell county for a coal oil burner. The device attaches to any heating or cooking stove and starts with a match. It can be regulated by a thumb screw to any desired heat level. It is described as a very useful article meeting a long felt need.
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A. Y Johnson
Shinfessel
Powell County
Kentucky Fire Losses Drop After Warnings Issued
The state records its lowest fire losses in a year as Fire Marshal warns on holiday safety. Officials urge cautious handling of trees and decorations to prevent blazes during Christmas.
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Kentucky
Charlie Mize Returns to Clay City Friday
Charlie Mize moved to his old home in Clay City on Friday from Heidelberg. The note celebrates returning residents from Heidelberg and Clay City with a warm greeting to familiar neighbors.
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Charlie Mize
Clay City
Heidelberg
Fara
The Times Printers Holiday Pause in 1920
The Times plans to skip printing next week due to holidays, acknowledging the 4% weekly prerogative and offering a two week break to readers. The note thanks subscribers for their good nature and anticipates resuming publication two weeks later.
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Times
Christine
Vacancy in Magistrate's Office at Hardwick's Creek
The removal of Squire 8. Baker to Akron Obi creates a vacancy in the Hardwick's Creek magistrate precinct. The Times is informed that John W. Burgher is tipped for the place and would fit the office with credit.
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Squire
Baker
Akron
Obi
Hardwick's Creek
The
Times
John W. Burgher
Irvine Times to Be Republican Editorship
Article notes a local man F P Newell suffered severe burns in an oil field accident while disconnecting a water pipe at his home. It mentions changes at the Irvine Times after January 1st, with Park Chaney named editor and Robert Chaney connected to the new paper, and forecasts Republican alignment.
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Newell
Gould
Irvine
Irvine Times
Clay City Times
Park Chaney
Robert Chaney
Bowman couple move to Conlee farm in Montgomery County
The Bowmans move to a leased portion of the John W. Conlee farm along Lutheerod Creek in Montgomery County. The Times sends best wishes for their new home while noting a recent loss from Clarity.
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Roscve Bowmun
John W. Conlee
Montgomery County
Lutheerod Creek
the Times
Bowman
Edwin Rose sells land above Clay City to Joe Mallens
Joe Mallens of Pilot bought last week Edwin Rose's hillside property above Clay City for 1200 dollars. The tract includes a house and Mallens plans to move there.
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Edwin Rose
Joe Mallens
Pilot
Old Clay City
Mr. Mallens
Cattle Active at Winchester Court Sale
Cattle sold at Winchester court Monday with prices from 6 to 10 4 cents per pound. A number of cattle were on the market and moved quickly.
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Winchester Court
Shortest Day of the Year Marks Seasonal Turnaround
The text notes that from that day onward for six months the days lengthen, signaling the turning point after the solstice and the gradual return of longer daylight hours.
Kentucky readers face full Republican administration
Fragmented, garbled text references Kentucky politics with tense claims about a future Republican leadership and an upcoming change in state officials. The tone insists the GOP will have a majority in the House and urges unity to support Gov Morrow and a stronger Kentuckian governance.
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Times
Kentucky
Seeara
Morrow
Brown
Neewnse
Pata Wood
Agall
Dannery Det
High Cost of Living Commission Busy
The Kentucky Low Cost of Living Commission reports efforts to curb rising prices on flour and sugar amid inflation fears. Officials argue price controls would guarantee fair profits for manufacturers and stabilize essentials, despite market volatility.
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Kentucky
Mid Cost of Living Commission
Ihe
Lowville
Times Club Offer for Daily News Subscriptions
A notice promotes renewing subscriptions to The Times with arrears paid and a forward payment. It offers bundled rates for Evening Post Daily and The Times, or Lexington Herald Daily and The Times, with an extra ten cents, stating rates are for subscribers’ convenience, not profit.
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The
Times
Evening Post Daily
the Times Bork
Post
Lexington Herald Daily
the Times
Herald
Powell County enumerators named for Clay City and surrounding areas
A list of enumerators is recorded for Powell County Kentucky including General W Conlee in Clay City and Floyd Villa Box 14 Stanton with Stanton No 2 and John B Rogers in Xena Revere Chapel No 8 Miss Minne B Congleton North Fork No 8 and Blade No 7 Eugene K Freeman in Clay City Hardwicks Creek and Vir den.
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W. Conlee
Clayity
Clay City
Floyd
Villa
Stanton
John B. Rogers
Xena
Revere Chapel
Miss Minne B. Congleton
Slade
North Fork
Eugene K. Freeman
Hardwick’s Creek
Virden
Hunting Season Closes With Year End Notes
Sportsmen face scarce game as hunting ends on January first. Rabbits are scarce and quail numbers have fallen, prompting farmer unease over conservation. Trapping for fur bearing animals continues into the old year, December 31.
Wood appointed editor of Mt. Sterling Gazette in January
W. Hoffman Wood succeeds Stanley Wood as editor and manager of the Mt. Sterling Gazette with the change taking effect in January.
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W. Hoffman Wood
Stanley Wood
The
Mt. Sterling Gazette
F G Powell Sells Four Fat Shoater Weighing 606 Pounds
F G Powell sold four fat shoter weighing a total of 606 pounds to Joe Mounts for butchering at 18 cents per pound.
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F. G Powell
Interesting Times Ahead In Kentucky Politics
The piece notes the first Monday in January as court day in Stanton and the start of the State Legislative session in Frankfort, plus Congress reconvening in Washington. It highlights Kentucky’s Senate remains Democratic while the Lieutenant Governor is Republican, and the U S Senate presiding officer Marshall aligns with its party balance.
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Stanton
Frankfort
Congress
Washington
Kentucky Senate
House of Representatives
Senate
Premeot Marshell
Local bidders offer carbide lighting and lumber deals in area
Messrs Thee Hale and Reeder of London Kentucky advertise lighting and equipment sales as a plan to install carbide plants in homes at lower cost. The deal includes distribution by LP Keith’s. A $50 reward is offered by County Attorney Marvin Atkinson for the capture of William Walters, wounded while guarding a road dispute on Powell County. Fletcher, a local resident along the proposed State aid route, protested the right of way and damages, but officials say construction will proceed on signed terms.
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Reeder
London
Thawkins
Ploera
Brodhead
Meare Hale
Couty
Marvin Atkinson
Win
Walters
Powell County
Beng
Fletcher
Obriganin Day Cited As Joyous Occasion For All
A historical notice declares Obriganin day the year’s most joyous time for both young and old, urged to honor righteous living and refrain from drunkenness and rioting, noting past misuses around Nyoer’s sale and Saviors birthday.
Unclear Fragment Notes Second Well at Black Creek
Fragmentary OCR mentions a second well on the fan at Black Creek and a first well described as a gaeser, with phrases about belief and moves. Details are garbled and names unclear.
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Dela RB
Black Creek
Gaeser
Oth
Weather Becomes Warmer After Prolonged Wet Spell
A period of persistent wet and gloomy weather marked this week with unusually low sunshine. Forecasters expect a turn to fairer conditions as a high-pressure system moves in, ending the unsettled spell and bringing brighter skies.
Local Personal Paragraph Notices From Clay City Area
Names and brief visits dominate the page with residents and guests passing through Winchester Stanton Days ton Aviauhd Ashland and Oakvale. Edw Ware from Stanton visits Ellen McKinney near the enty while Mrs Hackworth and Miss Virgie visit Arvie Day ton Ohio. Wm Mounts Jr moves from Beattyville to Clay City. The Wood family welcomed back. Chas Richardson resigns as Black Creek Oil and Gas Company president and moves to Ohio. Dr and Mrs B Dickson of Ashland visit relatives Judge and Mrs W T Ad a. A doctor notes Aviauhd’s activity and high living costs in New York. Harry Shattuck of Oakvale Miss visits family for the holidays. Rain and frost in Mississippi caused farm losses and meat spoilage.
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Chas. Richardson
Black Creek Oil & Gas Company
Ohio
B. Dickson
Ashland
Mra
Dickson
W.T. Ad
Avhiaud
New York
Waltersville Consolidated School Closes After Christmas Program
The Waltersville consolidated school closed yesterday following a Christmas tea entertainment. Prof. Morgison taught there with Mrs. Myrtle Burgher assisting. Mr. Burgher will teach in the intermediate room at Clay City School after the Bret of the year.
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Waltersville
Morgison
Myrtle Burgher
Prosperous Times and Christmastide Prices Questioned
A fragmented column questions how the Prosperous Times and Christmas season affect prices of commodities. It argues that without the times and the season's demand, essential goods would be costly, implying constraints on household budgets during holidays.
Warning trains arrive late and miss Oley City schedule
The notice warns that trains continue to arrive late and fail to reach Oley City by Tuesday at 1 PM. It also mentions a New Year gift reading offer priced at one dollar, suggesting a tasting event or promotion.
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Oley City
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Teachers’ Association
Kentucky Fire
F. P. Newell
Montgomery
Winchester
Robert Daniel
Edw Ware
Ellen McKinney
Enty
Mrs. Hackworth
Miss Virgie
Mr. Hackworth
Arvie
Dayston
Wm. Mounts, Jr
Beattyville
Wood
Harry Shattuck
Oakvale
Miss
Mr. Shattuck
Duger
Olay Oi
Tim
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