19 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
1
County records reveal totals for real estate and tangible property reaching 6.56 million dollars with separate tallies for livestock, poultry, implements, stores, and personal assets. Intangible property is listed at 495,785 dollars with exemptions of 8,085,927 dollars noted, alongside riverbank items such as bonds and notes payable.
County officials halted progress Wednesday on about thirty precincts as the board prepares to value property worth around one million dollars. The state tax commission set the valuation baseline and counties must correct errors before proceeding. A period of notice will be served to affected owners before a five day hearing to review complaints and fix any misstatements.
A May Day event at the Methordiet Lehureh is announced with plans for prominent speakers and a civic gathering. The note urges county residents to attend, describing it as a community affair tied to local patriotism and public engagement.
A local parlor event hosted Saturday afternoon and evening to aid the Red Cross Treasury. Patrons enjoyed cake chocolate and various sandwiches while members of the committee welcomed milk eggs cake pies and other contributions.
Prof. W. H. Cherry of Bowling Green spoke at the Methodist church Sunday evening. His address on patriotism stirred the audience to renewed duty, noting that Ohio county had slept under the shadow of the Hun but has since awakened due to local talks and patriotic fervor.
Five Ohio county boys were sent by the local draft board to Indianapolis on Saturday to receive training in mechanical skills needed for service in France. The group includes Clarence Hardin Point Monsane John Waltrip Madisonville Orlette C Carter Rockport Frank M Tichenor Hartford and Ollen Bell Hartford Young Tichenor is son of Jatlor Tichenor.
A strained, patriotic wartime appeal urges immediate support for Allied efforts in France. It frames the conflict as a battle for human freedom, calling on Americans to sacrifice money and resources, and to rally behind the fight against tyranny as millions of American youths oppose the Bavage line. It emphasizes urgency, unity, and duty to respond to the global threat.
A Hartford audience praised the Sur The ter management for presenting a notable film Damon and Pithios at Star Theatre on Tuesday night. The screen production of the Knights of Pythias story was celebrated as a timeless example of friendship loyalty, drawing hearty civic gratitude.
May term of the Circuit Court convenes next Monday, lasting two weeks with no grand jury. Petit jurors listed include W. S. Allen, George A. Barnes, Warren Shiekis, John Bender, John J. Miller, W. F. Wakeland, Martin Farmer, T. F. Tanner, R. H. Rajoes, and many others. The term focuses on civil case trials.
Ohio county oversubscribed its Liberty Bond quota, raising 85 000 dollars plus several thousand more in a short week. Citizens earned credit for answering the nation’s call with swift, strong support for the war effort.
Mat Cohen state Commissioner of Agriculture spoke at the court house Saturday in support of the Liberty Bond sale. Limited attendance due to poor advertising and a recent rally, but those listening found him an attractive speaker and well received his remarks.
Interview with County Farm Agent Browder reveals Point Pleasant farmers bought 10 thoroughbred Holstein cows for breeding. Seed tests are disappointing. a good wheat crop is expected with favorable pasture and winter forage. Cattle and hog herds show strong health. farmers plan row planting and careful cultivation.
Mrs Ella Buckley of Centertown and Mr C D Watson of Albany Alabama wed in the county clerk's office Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Buckley widow of the late J Buckley, he is 51 and she 48. They will make their home in Alabama and will leave for home next week.
The legislature passed a stringent Kentucky dog law requiring all dogs to wear tags. Dogs found without tags may be impounded and owners taxed for costs. Sheriffs are charged with enforcement and face heavy penalties for failures. Untagged dogs on another’s property may be killed. Nightly presence of dogs on premises could lead to killing. revisions mandate locking or chaining dogs at night.
In County court on Monday Will Reynolds Frank Mitchell Cooper and Clarence Ford, three Mel Henry young men, were fined $26 and costs on a breach of the peace charge. They were part of a band of about twenty youths recently arrested in Melbury on charger of general trouble.
In Melcury a group of boys and young men faced charges in county court for months of rowdy and boisterous conduct. The case stems from fights at a grocery and a restaurant during February. Jones and his wife and Keown’s son and daughter testified as principal witnesses. Several others are in custody and to be tried, with the town noting a quieter scene since the first gang members were found responsible.
The Ohio county Red Cross reports strong work raising funds for mercy abroad and boosting public support for the war. New members include W. R. pes Willis Miller Mrs J B Mitchell B Gra Mrs BE Crab tree John T John Sam Bennett Mins Myrtle Maddox Mrs Cleve Acton Prof B S Howard Mrs J Walter Allen Mrs Helen Igleheart Mrs TH Black Him Moore Geo M Pinkgeres. The Miners Local backs wage donations from various supporters and Lyndon Lat Lou Roy P1004 Met. Coy Ramne Moy Chuwdey 100 Velant. A Monday meeting resolves to donate one day’s wages to the Red Cross and urge the legal company to give proceeds from that day to the fund.
A new law requires every man aged 18 to 50 to work at least 36 hours weekly. The sheriff will enforce it strictly, arresting habitual loafers of all races. Rich or poor, no favoritism. Report any loafers in your town to ensure enforcement and prevent starvation.
Jailer Tichenor reports a new boarder for the first time in weeks. Will Calloway of McHenry was jailed Monday on a charge of injuring property by breaking a seal on an Illinois Central freight car and failing to post bond. Verily, the McHenry transgressor’s path grows harsher.
J P Tichenor a respected Point Pleasant citizen died Monday at his home after a long illness of complications. The body was buried Tuesday in the Waltons Creek Church burial grounds.
A sale notice lists a God Milch Cow and a White Seed Cora variety plant or seed, advertised by J Walter Allen. The brief item indicates sale by the notifier but provides few specifics on price or location.
The piece argues editors face universal critique from readers while juggling duties. It likens editors to Job enduring misfortune, noting cattle boils and wives as minor woes beside pleasing a capricious public. It mocks the notion that editing is easy and implies editors resist obvious advice.
About 450 men qualified for service after recent examinations. The article lists examined and passed up to Wednesday night, naming numerous individuals across Hartford McHenry Rockport Centertown Detroit Beaver Dam Fordsville and related towns.
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