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Hartford Republican

Location

Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1918

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Examinations Now Complete Reclassified Men Listed

Examinations of 1915 registrants and those previously deferred have been finalized into class 1. The report names numerous individuals by town and state, including Hartford, Narrows, Beaver Dam, Cromwell, and others, with multiple entries showing R. numbers and home locations. The list concludes by noting the reclassified men complete.

Elias One Lennie Tehenor Hartford Earl H. Harrison Narrows Clyde Boyd Centertown Chas Pendleton Bell Livia Roy Elder James Landon Calloway Horse Branch Hobart Wallace Rosine Adam Young Claton Thos Baird McCrocklin Beaver Dam Vernie MH Gog Tallie F. Heflin Simmons Jacob J. Smrith R. G Ray Cook White Run Dudley D. Griffin William Guy Muffet Coy Lawrence Balketown Leonard Ward MoKenry William B. Reynolds Balzetown William H. Watson Claude L Sharp Utlea Joseph KR. Bate Kentrow Wilbur Paught Quality Baxiey Roscoe H Baird Vernon Moore Moree Branch

Republican Clans Meet in Louisville Seelbach Hotel

The Republican State Central Committee gathered at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville on Friday night with full district representation and many out of state Republicans. Speakers included Dr Bruner and Mr Heavrin as nominees. The meeting showed a hopeful mood for fall elections as Haswell Cochran and Gillim were appointed to form the state campaign committee and appoint other members.

Republican State Central Committee Seelbach Hotel Louisville Dr. Bruner Heavrin John Haswell W. D. Cochran J. H. Gillim

Wounded Cledie Evans of White Run County

In the casualty dated August 20 Cledie Evans of White Run county is listed among the wounded. His family near Arnold has not received official word of the injury. Evans, a young man whose death was reported last spring but proved mistaken, enlisted at Owensboro about a year ago.

Cledie Evans White Run Arnold Evans Youge Evaon Owensboro

Hammertord Negho Hammertoes One Rare Case

An examining physician notes Hammertoes in a negro named Hammertord Negho. The first and third toes on each foot meet at the ends while the second toes bend downward at the second joint and are enlarged. The doctor calls it a rare malformation and ends the examination.

Poncheton

Campaign to curb reckless driving rises after fatal wreck

A call to action urges the public and officials to enforce speed limits and revoke licenses of dangerous drivers after a fatal speed-related incident. It stresses immediate reporting of violations and a vigorous campaign to remove unsafe motorists from public highways to prevent further loss of life.

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Despondent miner ends life after Louisville visit

R C Vance a 69 year old Simmons Kentucky miner was found dead in a Willard hotel room after shooting himself in the mouth. A diary and note referenced August 19 indicate intent and a desire to join visiting miners bound for Washington. Vance is survived by his wife.

Willard Hotel R. C. Vanes Simmons Vance Wite Hie Louisville Broadway Washington Willard Lake

Storm Dokes Damage Hits Limited County Area

A wind and hail storm Saturday afternoon caused damage in a limited county area. Rickettstal saw heavy hail with crop damage to tobacco. The big two story home of George Barnes on Beaver Dampike suffered a roof blow down and lightning burned a barn. Lightning also damaged a Hartford light plant. Only the hail zone received meaningful rainfall to aid crops.

Rickettstal George Barnes

Heat kills mule near depot after overheated day

A mule valued at 250 owned by Bond Hrathers Tle Co. died near the depot Friday night from heat. Warrants had been issued in county for Millard Hoover and Wille Fuqua for disturbing public worship. The case involved the team used in court Wednesday and heated events late in the day.

Bond Hrathers Tle Co Millard Hoover Wae Wille Fuqua

Boys face punishment for disruption at Clear Run church

The incident at Clear Run church on Sunday involved two boys accused of excessive gaiety during worship. Authorities say such disturbance carries serious consequences if guilt is proven, as courts spare little mercy for disruptive acts in worship.

Clear Run

Another Home Boy Lost in France War Notice

Mrs. Sarah Lee of Sunnydale recalls her son Kildie Lee in the western front action on June 29. The war department cannot confirm if he was killed or taken prisoner. Lee, a regular army soldier, served about sixteen years.

Sarah Lee Sunnydale Kildie Lee Western Front France War Department Lee

Graded Schools and Their Teachers List

The article lists faculties of graded schools with names for Hartford Beaver Dam Fordaville McHenry Rockport Centertown and staff. It names Hartford teachers J. F F Bruner Belle Walker Margaret Williamson J. T. Hoagland Norine Barnett Cliffie Fe M Elizabeth Moore and others.

Hartford J. FF Bruner Belle Walker Margaret Williamson J. T. Hoagland Norine Barnett Cliffie Fe' M Elizabeth Moore Beaver Dam Tartar Irene Taylor Ellis Sandefur C. K. Carson Nina Rives Addie Bell Taylor Fordaville Warren Peyton C. E. Allen E. Allen Rowena Rowe McHenry D. H. Yass Robinson Mary Hendrix Mary Haggard Pearl Brown Winnie Wilson Rockport Maude McClellan Myrtle Taylor Bessie Mason Eunice Shults Centertown Roy Jr. Foreman Irene Rhoads Ton Matthews

Blind coal digger supports family in Narrows

A totally blind man named Sam Gentry from Narrows supports his wife and children by digging coal. Losing his sight at age 15, he trained on his father’s farm and now works from dawn to dusk, guided by his son at day’s end, proving self-reliance and perseverance. The report also notes a draft bill debate with emphasis on serving families.

Narrows Sam Gentry Gentry

Birthday Dinner at Loyd Home in Barrette Perry

A pleasant family reunion marked Mrs. Hisple Thurber’s birthday at W. W. Loyd’s home near Barrette Perry on Friday. About sixty guests enjoyed an elegant dinner and the event became a memorable social occasion. Guests included Mr. John Thurber and family of Indiana, Mr. Henry Foreman and family of Dayton, and Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Foreman of Hartford, among others from the community.

W. W. Loyd Barrette Perry Hisple Thurber Loyd John Thurber Indiana Henry Foreman Dayton W. H. Foreman Hartford

Beavers Dam Pike Auto Crash Claims Miss Easton

Two cars raced head on near Beaver Dam Indiana, killing Miss May Easton of Seco Kentucky and injuring others. Dorris Martin drove Easton in the car with her husband. Goebel Wilson and Carlisle Oldham drove the other car. Inquest found the death due to the collision, with all drivers lacking chauffeurs licenses or signals.

Beaver Dam Muddy Bridge May Haston Seco Ohio County Mis Easton Hartford Miss Easton Grover Stewart Eee Grove Church Butler County Goebel Wilson Carlisle Oldham Easton Dorris Martin Martin Oldham Geo. Cain Cain Mr. Oldham Wilson

A R National Reunion Opens At Portland Ore

Portland Ore Aug 20 Thousands of Civil War veterans marched in the Grand Army of the Republic parade as the national encampment began. Veterans from states and regions joined delegations while preliminaries by the Women’s Relief Corps Civil War Nurses Ladies of the G A R and Daughters of Veterans continued. Capt Hardy remembered from the Perry expedition era wore khaki alongside younger soldiers.

Portland Ore Grand Army of the Republic Soliera Hardy Grand Army Pacific Coast Middle Western Vetera Jang Women's Relief Corps G. A. Th Daughters of

Letter From a Soldier in France to His Mother

A soldier in France writes to his mother dated July 23 1918 expressing he is well and optimistic about their situation. He mentions plans to write more from home and asks her to inform Roscoe and Chem of his progress, signing as Estil.

France Roscoe Chem Estil O. P. Willis

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