L N Company plays with public service bid dispute
In a heated confrontation over improved L N service on the M H H B line, local leaders allege the railroad sought to manipulate a legislature by inviting only a select delegation. Officials from Hartford pressed that refusal to confer with the company would harm the bill and the region’s access to relief. The piece also notes the funeral of Hoover of Clear Run, aged about 81, and the community’s regard for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin 8. Bennett
Louisville
Bennett
Kentucky
Mason
Louieville
Xchetule
Hartford
Commonwealth
Kennett
Cowmuntier
Donnett
Railroad Co
HM Coalition
Mrs Margaret Hoover Dies After Long Illness
Margaret Elisabeth Hoover widow of Cornelious Hoover died after a long illness. She passed away Monday night at the home of her daughter in law Mrs J Le at an unspecified location. Further obituary details are unavailable in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Elisabeth Hoover
Cornelious Hoover
J, le
Thomas takes editorial helm at Kentucky Republican
Former Owensboro editor A. Thomas leaves the Owensboro Messenger to become Editorial Manager of the Kentucky Republican in Frankfort. The move realigns his long newspaper career into a new field, and the staff congratulates him as the Republican seeks a reflective voice for its columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro Messenger
Kentucky Republican
Frankfort
Thomas
Republican
Hearing In Kentucky Legislature On Passenger Service Bill
A deputation from Hartford and nearby towns traveled to Frankfort to press a passenger service bill before the committee. Led by Lt Mason the group pledged support for the citizens’ claims after an agreement that the committee would hear their case. The meeting in Hartford drew many volunteers, with about a dozen named delegates and others未.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oho County
Mason
Mrankfort
Louisville
Kentucky
Henew
M. T. Likens
Isaac Foster
R. R. Riley
A.S. Carson
Illness and weddings noted in Cromwell community
Mr and Mrs J J Stewart are sick with flu as cases rise in Green River area. Ernest Dunn, previously ill, shows improvement. Jim Coote remains seriously ill but improving. Several weddings take place in Hartford and Cromwell including Dick Gentry with Mattie Nanney, Owen Buller with Miss Gobel Derafe, and Murel Taylor with Virginia Sandetur at different venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Stewart
Ernest Dunn
Jim Coote
Green River
Nome
J. F. Flower
Gorin
Harrisburg
Atk
Lelia Glenn
Hartford
Dick Gentry
Atre
Mattie Nanney
Owen Buller
Mins Gobel Derafe
Rockport
Ind
and Airs
John T. Butler
Mi. A. Drake
Murel Taylor
Minb
Virginia
Sandetur
Bat Jurday
Methodiet Parsonage
For Sale of Land Near Hart sford Kentucky
For sale 156 gores of land 10 miles from Hart sford near Dunded on the M H and 1% RR about 20 cleared and 1260 in Umber, Thouwrh river hatton land buck loam. For particulars address W H RENFROW, Soet Dunes, Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartsford
Dunded
M. H
Umber
Lexington 13 Scene of Wild Disorders
Lexington was the scene Monday of the wildest disorder in memory as WII Locket the confessed murderer of Geneva Hardman near South Ashland faced a swift trial. A mob aimed to seize him. militia and federal troops moved in, 4 died and 21 wounded. Locket was sent to Eddyville Penitentiary to die by electric chair on March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Blue Grass
Ely
Geneva Hardman
South Aikhorn
Fayette County
Tob
Court House
Camp Taylor
Marshal Law
Francis 8. Marshall
Lexington and Fayette Couny
Law and Order
DeWeese
Louieville
Eddyville Penitentiary
Revival Meeting in Central Grove Closes with 22 Conversions
The revival in Central Grove ends Sunday night yielding 22 conversions and 11 church renewals. Local residents shared visits and greetings, with Mrs R H Brown and son Blbert visiting Centertown, Miss Beatrice Wallace returning from Akron, and several families hosting guests over the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Brown
Blbert
Gereva Golt
Carrie Barnard
Hartford
Barnard
J. W. Roeder
Wille Leteure
Midway
Everett Porter
Olije Porter
Beaver Dam
Mine
Nova Ashby
Leonard Carter
Bliss Lettye| Williame
House and Lot for Sale in Hartford by Louis T. Rilby
Property listing announcing sale of a house and lot in Hartford by Louis T. Rilby. The notice highlights the right price and invites interested buyers to inquire locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Peice
Louis T. Rilby
Hartford High School Drabs Calhoun Outfit
Hartford High School notes describe a rough game versus Calhoun with protests over player eligibility and a fast, bruising finish. Highlights credit Walker Barrass and Harper for Hartford's defense while Merlin Glenn and Balgntine scored most Calhoun points, mostly from free throws. Other local items include a quiet wedding of Mattie Luce and Harry Tichenor, property swaps, a burn injury to Miss Irne Taylor, and a February 4 birthday party for Miss Lackey Austin with local guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun High School
Toons Aggregation Ff
Martland High
Janes Glenn
Hirch
Gettabe
Ucket Traficker
Walker
Barrass
Harper
J. T. Vinson
Charley Leisure
Myrtle Hudson
Irne Taylor
Bevier
BALD KNOB COMMUNITY NOTES OF FRIDAY VISITORS AND ILLNESS
Mr Oda Hacraft has gone into business in Mr J L Leaols store. Mrs Mary Davis is seriously ill. Mr Arthur Havens is moving to Ike Coopers farm. Mr and Mrs Courtland Taylor and sons Darrel and Oswald visit Sandefurs. Mrs Martha Leach is no better. Mr Henry Havens moves to Bob Barnards farm. Vera Della Taylor is on the steak list. Mr and Mrs L D Sandefur visit Holbrook, Arizona. Richard Sandefur is on the steep Unsure. No flu locally and mumps nearly gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oda Hacraft
J. L. Leaol
Mary Davis
Arthur Havens
Ike Cooper
Courtland Taylor
Darrel C
Oswald
Norval Leach
P, Sandefur
Martha Leach
Henry Havens
Bob Barnard
Vera
Della Taylor
Stek
L. D. Sandefur
Holbrook, Arizona
B, P, Sandefur
Richard Sandefur
Beaver Dam Hometown Notes including flu cases and weddings
Beaver Dam reports rheumatism confinement for Mina Blaie Wise and influenza affecting residents. Several locals travel and return from Akron and Louisville while others plan to move. Local social life includes visits, family gatherings, and a Central Grove school event. A debate on capital punishment at the high school drew attention. Rel. Jackson sold property to John Allen and bought Mrs. Emerson Rogers’ lot across the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Blaie Wise
Inene Rhoads
Akron
Ohio
Ellis Bishop
Centertown
Meg B.C. Austin
Luther Collina
Connye Ralph
Gilbert Westerfield
Nocreek
Myrtle Hodson
Louisville
J. A. Pate
New
Albany
Jod
Mixa Cliffie Austin
Central Grove
Hee
Rel. Jackson
John Allen
Howry
Emerson Rogers
Good Prospects for Passenger Service in Kentucky Rail Bill
Committee reports success in Kentucky railroad legislation to enforce passenger train service on lines 50 miles or longer. Railroads agree to amendments and no objections to passage. If enacted, two passenger trains will operate each direction seven days weekly on the M. H. and E. line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Dur
House
Senate
Centertown Notes Mixed Health and Travel Gossip
Centertown brief item lists residents with pneumonia and erysipelas, names several locals visiting Louisville and Owensboro, mentions flu cases in families, and records several trips and marriages among townspeople including Atrice Pought and Dire Prellle Bishop’s wedding.
Local Licenses and Coal Mine Notice Posted in Hartford Area
Ellis Cox of Hartford transfers license to Elizabeth Berry of Beaver Dam while multiple others authorize name changes and property transfers in Cromwell and nearby towns. A notice from G W Hoheimer of Hartford proclaims purchase of Howard Coal Mines and offers coal at five and ten cents per bushel to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Cox
Hartford
Elizabeth Berry
Beaver Dam
H. Wallace
Haven Berry
Oucar Gott
Caneyville
Myrtle White
Askin
Myrtle Taylor
Cromwell
Virginia EB
Sandefur
Novel Bartlett
Howard Coal Mines
Horton
Libel Indictment Quashed by Court in Russellville Ky
Russellville Kentucky February 10 The court sustained a defense motion to quash the indictment of A M Herndon Mrs A M Herndon and J P Logan for alleged criminal libel The grand jury which indicted the Logan County Press Company was claimed to be improperly impaneled and unduly influenced by Circuit Judge John 8 Rhea The case arose from criticism of Judge Rhea by the Hern dons who accused his political machine of dominating county courts elections and juries The courthouse was packed as the trial opened Judges Halbert and Meredith represented the defense and Selden Trimble for the commonwealth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville, Ky
Thetrrand
A. M. Herndon
A. M. ‘Herndon
J.P. Logan
John 8. Rhea
the Commonwealth
Logan County Press Company
Rhea
Herndons
Mr. Herndon
W. C. Halbert
Morrow
T. Hubert Meredith
Greenville
Commonwealth
Selden Trimble
Hopkinsville
Clear Run Briefs Mention Local Deaths and Moves
Mrs Ellis Bartlett is quite sick. Mr Amos Stewart seeks eye treatment in Owensboro. Shelby Trogdon went to Owensboro for buggy tires. The Trogdons and Jon Walter visited Rev Fuants of Hartford. Owen Wells was buried at Bells Run. death linked to influence. Jimmie Hoover family to move to Denver. Elijah Davis of Owensboro returns home from Concord visit. Forest Kirk family moved near Barnett's Creek church. Oscar Wade of Hartford visited Hoover relatives. Margaret Hoover died after weeks of illness, buried at Clear Run graveyard with Rev Fuqua officiating. Aunt Marge, aged, left two sons and a daughter. funeral in the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Run
Ellis Bartlett
Amos Stewart
Owensboro
Shelby Trogdon
Charles Trogdon
Jon
Walter
R. B. Fuants
Hartford
Owen Wells
Bells Run
Jimmie D. Hoover
Jamily
Denver
Colorado
Elijah Davis
Concord
Forest Kirk and
Rome
Dolly Pate
Barnett’s Creek Church
Oscar Wade
Mra. Cutton Hoover
Beaver Dam
Marge
C C. Hoover
Nell Hoover
John Park
Bismark
Oklahoma
Clear Run Baptist Church
Notice to ex service men on war insurance and compensation
Ex service men are urged to consult Dr. A. B. Miley of American Longton Post No 44 for free advice and assurance on war insurance and compensation. The notice appears in a local placement seeking guidance for veterans regarding benefits and claims processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Miley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dunial
R. R
Alvis Bennett
Ohio County
R. R. Company
Mis, Hoover
A. Thomas
Hartford High School
DRABS
Calhoun Outfit
Mattie Luce
Harry Tichenor
W. D. Luce
Goshen
Mattie
Mr. Tichenor
Sterling Worth
Theepublican
Merlity Glenn
Balentine
Veaef
Spe
Eas
Marvin Glenn
Puyear
Johnson
Hartford Walker
Vedee Es Ld Barratt
Peseae
Villars
Ellis
Luce—Tichenor
Bald Knob
Layton Maddox
J. B. Stogner
Evelyn Hunley
de. M. M. Dexter
E. M. Morton Vial
Maude Brownie
Central City
W. H. Barnes
Martford
Alvin Power
Miss Tattle
Kuykendoll
Moriday
Walter Prennell
Da‘views
Lee Mason
Ahn James
Edgar Calvert
Dexter
Daxter & Vincent
Leo Brown
Robt
Plummer
Melailien
Hinels
Robert Rowe
Dratea “Hero
A. J. Rowe
Mary Crowe
Loulamvtle
Dr. McKenney
Atrice Pought
Dire Prellle Bishop
Ame
W, Hoheimer
John Rhea
Russellville Paper and Herndons
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