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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
4
Editor and business manager names appear with a notice that the issue is entered at the Hartford Kentucky post office as second class matter. The fragment indicates standard publisher imprint details typical of a local paper.
Notice outlines subscription terms for locals and notices, charging 10 cents per issue for each advertisement placeholder and 1 cent per word for anonymous communications. Obituaries and cards of thanks priced by word, and church notices for services are free.
Friday December 10 commentary surveys Doorn where ex Kaiser “Bit” resides and bears $13 000 annual tax, Congress gets Wilsons final regular message not delivered in person, while criticizing his late term leadership as overbearing and largely ineffective.
Henderson Ky Dee 7 An unidentified white man about 26 years old was slain by a merchant in an incident described in a local report. The assailant used a Kai ked axe during the confrontation. No further names or details are given in the readable text.
At midnight on the Henderson Route near Beats Bwitch ten miles from the city, Eugene Wedding shot a would be thief through the heart with a shotgun as the man tried to break into Campbell and Wedding general merchandise. Wedding said he warned the intruder to surrender before advancing with a raised hatchet. the coroner found the hatchet in the man's head and a verdict exonerating Wedding was returned.
Announcement from Copenhagen notes that President Wilson of the United States will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10. The ceremony follows the Norwegian custom with the prize awarded by the Nobel organization. The prize includes about 40 000 dollars, funded by the Nobel estate established by Alfred Nobel. Previously, Theodore Roosevelt and Elihu Root were the only Americans honored with the prize.
Lula Elizabeth Hoover daughter of C and Annie Hoover born September 11 1897 died December 4 1920 aged 23 years 2 months and 23 days She united with Clear Run Baptist Church in childhood and remained a member until burial at Clear Run Cemetery A short service was led by Rev Smith The family includes her father mother four sisters and one brother and many relatives friends The mournful message recalls her dying wish to meet in heaven with no sorrow or suffering
Fragment from a local column recounts a curious incident involving Judge John B. Wilton and a possum near a Gill cspte chicken jot at night. Gillespie woke to commotion, secured a fresh fowl, and the writer notes uncertainty about blame while joking about keeping the matter from a Sunday School class. The piece meanders through personal notes, local curiosities, and brief notices, ending with an ad for land and a school notice in Utica and McHenry Kentucky.
Cattle markets show light demand with weak heavy steer trade and modest clearance. Prices span prime heavy steers to bulls, while hogs and sheep show varied demand and slight declines. Produce quotes list eggs, butter, poultry, cheese, and dairy items with broad price ranges.
Community notes report an oil company sought to begin digging for oil in a short period. Mr and Mrs Oscar Stewart visit Mr and Mrs C Stewart at Stewart family home. Mrs William Combs improves from a serious illness. Mr Talton Embry travels for health and shows improvement. The local school nears vacation week with one more week to go. Late Embry’s mother visits and is ill with rheumatism. Xmas approaches while locals hope for events rather than church revivals. Various social updates include visits to Rosine, Owenaboro, and Butler County. An Missourian designed an adjustable bookmark. Mintoo's Restaurant opens next to Taylor and Morris Garage offering hot lunches. Nice Money freed groceries invites patronage. Arthur Leach is mentioned.
Washington December 6 For the first time in White House history a future first lady Mrs Florence Kling Harding wife of the President elect was hosted by Mrs Ralph Bolling Wilson wife of the current president at an informal tea in the Executive Mansion She was shown through the Blue Room Green and Red rooms and the state dining room before departing after about an hour The visit marked Harding’s first meeting with Mrs Wilson and her first White House visit before she takes residence next March 4
On Saturday December 11 at 1 o clock p m at the residence of the late William F Acton Hartford Kentucky I will offer for sale to the highest bidder a lot of lumber brick stone belting tools and machinery carpenter s tools and other useful articles Many items are listed A Acton Adm r William F Acton deceased neglected details but indicate sale by executor in Hartford Kentucky of estate assets to public bidders
Williams & Duke will be Williams & Taylor after J Ross Taylor purchases Edward Duke's interest. Customers are thanked and asked to continue patronage, as the new firm pledges courteous service and value. All outstanding accounts should be settled promptly to avoid delay.
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