Committee Reorganized to Curb Primary Bribery in county
The Republican County Committee met at the Grayson Hotel May 16 1908 to reorganize elect officers for four years and adopt rules to ban money and liquor from nominations. George W Castle became Chairman with G W E Wolfford Secretary and Robert Davis Treasurer. A three member rules committee was appointed to draft enforcement rules and ensure fair primaries.
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Republican County Committee
Grayson Hotel
Hardin Gilbert
Geigerville
Nathan Barrett
George W. Castle
Castle
George W. E. Wolfford
Robert Davis
Gilbert
S. T. Mannin
Littlejohn
Dist. 16
Carter
Republican Party
Hicks
Olive Hill
Triplett
Willard
Depot
Hotel de Grayson
J. H. McGlone
J. F. Lewis
Willard James
Fred Newsom
Subscription offer pays back half in due bills
The editor announces a limited time plan: pay 50¢ to receive a 25¢ due bill for Farm News Monthly, 100% advance. A $1.00 payment yields a 50¢ due bill for a year of Southern Agriculturist, Nashville. A $2.00 payment adds multiple due bills totaling a dollar in value for several magazines.
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Simmons Publishing Company
Farm News
Southern Agriculturist
Nashville
Tenn
Hardin Gilbert explains stay as Carter County schools head
Hardin Gilbert, superintendent of Carter County Schools, says he has not resigned and plans to visit Kansas with his wife while shipping household goods. He intends to return for June teacher examinations and to oversee the school office before considering retirement elsewhere. The note laments the normal school has closed and the town misses its pupils.
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Kansas
Carter County
Ranine
Notable figures and visits thread Grayson area society
Willard resident C. C. Fields visited town. C&O man Will Morris returned to home folks. Col Tom Theobald attended Sandy Hook court. Grayson hosts two early June weddings under discussion. John Haley and family moved from Haley's Branch. Capt Frank Prater appeared in Sandy Hook on legal business. County Judge Davis in Ashland as guest of his brother. Principal J W Lusby travels to Cincinnati on business. Candidates urge name filings ahead of the upcoming primary. L E Osenton and George Rupert seek health at Hot Springs Ark. Mrs Callie Dixon of Clay City staying at Cottage hotel. Mrs David Martin of Pactolus visiting Dr James Malone's family. W R Carraway and Lois Singleton named county examiners by Supt Gilbert. Oliver Gilbert and daughter Frank Gilbert and wife visiting friends.
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Maine
Grayson's
Morehead
J. W. Lusby
Kentucky
Lelia’ Witzgo Maude Yoak
Esther Shepherd
Luke Wolfford
Maud Gilbert
W. R. Carraway
Methodist
Gilbert
Ripley bound Nethercutt family stops in Kentucky for court house work
The note mentions Nethercutt and family leaving Tassday for Ripley West Virginia to be present for a court house project. A contract for steps and walks has been awarded to Sam Steele of Ashland. Local officials thank Pastor Yoak and Conley for building access. School add on starts next week and term begins soon. A strawberry market glut is forecast with berries in Virginia Delaware and New Jersey expected to be better and offered at five to six cents a quart in northern cities.
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Court House
Sam Steele
Ashland
Virginia
Delaware
New Jersey
Aeolian Orchestra Delights Olive Hill Dance Crowd
Olive Hill enjoyed a big Friday night dance with the Aeolian Orchestra providing music. The event drew a pleased crowd and featured ads for weddingware from R M Bagby. Teachers’ certificate exams were held at the courthouse with 91 applicants and high praise for Grayson High School’s program.
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Aeolian Orchestra
Olive Hill
Grayson community urged to beautify cemetery for Decoration Day
John B. Jacobs moved into a new home on Second Street this week. Mrs. Perry Calts of Olive Hill visited Elder Levi Canterberry’s family. A Grayson resident called for civic effort to clean and beautify the Grayson cemetery, sow grass, plant flowers, and maintain plots as a community duty.
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John B. Jacobs
Second Street
Perry Calts
Olive Hill
Levi Canterberry
Grayson
Grayson Cemetery
Carter County School Census Totals 7930 Pupils
The census shows 95 white and 2 colored school districts. White pupils total 7889 with 4021 males and 3868 females. Colored pupils total 41 with 20 males and 21 females. Grand total 7930. Projected state aid at last year rate is 26 644.80 dollars.
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Carter County
Sept. of Public Instruction
Carter
Kentucky's Taft Support Elevates Bluegrass Role in South
The piece credits Kentucky's backing of Taft and its influence on the South for high Republican standing. It notes William Marshall Bullitt as a favoured candidate for Internal Revenue Commissioner, a position likened to a cabinet post with a $6,000 salary, amid speculation on appointments. The Alabama reference to Bradley victory hints at political momentum.
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Kentucky
Taft
South
Bluegrass
White House
William Marshall Bullitt
Internal Revenue
Bullitt
Bradley
Valley residents visit on business Tuesday
Squire Newsom, Willard James, Jo. Baker and Rev. Reynolds of the Valley were here Tuesday on business.
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Squire Newsom
Willard James
Jo. Baker
Rev. Reynolds
the Valley
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G. W. E. Wolfford
Chas. EB
Landers
John F. Lewis
H. G. Hicks
Charles Erwin
Prater
James W. Jacobs
Enterprise
Geo. W. Reeder
Upper Tygart
Cox
W.E. McDavid
Rosedale
Oscar Triplett
James H
Stewart
Denton
Kilgore
Samuel Burton
Aston
E. P. William
Charlotte Fee
P.G. Henderson
Jno
Vuerzas
J.W. Jacobs
W. E. McDavid
R. Blankenship
C. S. Erwin
J. H. Stewart
E. P. Wilburn
C. E. Landers
Sam Burton
P. G. Henderson
F Jno
D. Littlejohn
Charles “‘Choppy” Hatchett
Philippines
U. S
Choppy
Uncle Sam
San Francisco
Madison
Lawrence
Greenup
Lincoln
Casey
Spencer
Bullit
Williamstown
Roy
Seriols
Carter Co
C. C. Fields
Will Morris
The
Col
Tom Theobald
Sandy Hook Court
John Haley
Haley
Frank Prater
Sandy Hook
Davis
Cincinnati
L. E. Osenton
George Rupert
Hot Springs
Ark
Mercant
M. S. Qualls
Smoky Valley
Callie Dixon
Clay City
Cottage Hotel
David Martin
Pactolus
James Malone
Lois Singleton
Oliver Gilbert
Frank Gilbert
Pac
Nethercutt
Tassday
Ripley
W. Va
Andes
Wick Strother
Commercial Bank
Winchester
Yoak
Methodist Church
Conley
J. Wadsworth Hibbard
Col. Hubbard
Boniface
Shelby County
Vas Dur
Sam Cohen
Catlettsburg
R. M. Bagby
R. W. Botts
Greenup County
the Tribune
Mr. Botts
Susie Connelly
Opera House
Miss Connelly
James Lee Potts
Carrie Lee
William Andrew Ault
Presbyterian Church
John Taylor
Taylor
E. K
Mr. Taylor
R. M Bagby
Thomas S. Yates
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