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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
4
W 8 Tinsley editor and business manager notes lawful postoffice entry at Hartford Kentucky. Subscribers must supply old address for new address changes. Local notices ten cents per line, obituaries resolutions and cards of thanks one cent per word with headline and signature paid in advance. Church notices for services are free. Anonymous communications receive no attention.
Friday notes a July 1 wage reduction for railroad workers, arguing it avoids retroactivity while questioning when consumers will see lower freight and transportation costs. The piece reflects on political rhetoric, party loyalty, and a tribute to Col. A. T. Hart, praising his philanthropic impact and Republican leadership in Kentucky. It also touches on school funding and the strain of teacher salaries amid rising costs for education.
The article discusses strained schooling finances as abnormal conditions push high school and civil religious funding demands. It notes teachers deserve higher salaries funded by tax money, and cites doubled salaries and rising fuel and maintenance costs. The 1923 General Assembly era context predicts relief and sustained salaries to avert ruin for Commonwealth high schools.
Toronto June 7 The Presbyterian general assembly of Canada approved by 410 to 111 the organic union of the Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational churches. Dr W J Clark of Montreal led the resolution urging steps to consummate union promptly. An Montrealer amendment required a clear mandate from the people. The vote closely echoed earlier assemblies in 1916 and 1912.
The Ohio County Teachers Institute will be held in Hartford from July 31 to August 15, inclusive. An instructive program is planned with high interest in educational matters and a splendid institute expected by all. Professor A M Stickles of Bowling Green will serve as instructor. he is an experienced educator well known locally.
Hampton Virginia June 7 Noel R Thompson of Jacksonville North Carolina and C A Rowan of Quitman Georgia flying cadets were killed instantly when their airplane struck tree tops during a bombing flight at Langley Field and caught fire. Three of the four bombs exploded and the aircraft was destroyed.
President Harding sent Secretary Weeks as his representative to Louisville to convey a personal message of condolence to Mrs. Hert on the sudden death of Col. A T Hert. The note expressed shock at the loss, high regard for his service, and sorrow for her burden.
A jumble of notes describes local gossip about Joe Hagarman and others, with hints of a medical misadventure and community scrutiny. The piece mentions visitors, a philosophy writer J. D. Claire, and local contest chatter, noting residents Clem Mesxtey and Squire Ben Rice as notable rivals in a beauty show context.
Cattle arrivals moderate for the midweek trade with mixed demand and slow disposal of some classes. Prime light stock, heavy and medium cattle show varied prices. hogs steady with top hogs at 4. Best lambs around 19, fat lambs 15.75, stockers 4.50. Louisville dealers list country butter 14 percent, poultry hens 1 cent, ducks 12 cents, turkeys 29 cents, geese 6 cents, guineas 2.30 each.
At Terfoki near Petrograd the American Red Cross feeds the hungry using soup kettles improvised from floats of mines left by insurgents after Kronstadt’s fall. Covers and charges removed. shells repurposed to brew the soup.
Taylor & Morris of Hartford Kentucky lists Chevrolet automobile prices including 490 Touring at 725 dollars, 490 Coupe 1265, 490 Sedan 1310, 490 Light Delivery 725, F B Roadster 1225, F B Touring 1250, F B Coupe or Le Gas csetses 00, G. Truck Chassis 1/2 Ton 900, Ton Truck Chassis 1320.
A reflective piece contemplates justice and mercy toward habit criminals while recounting the life of Marvin, a Hartford High School graduate who taught public schools until illness stopped him. He joined the M B church Shinkle Chapel, married Stella Stinnett, and left a noble legacy of restraint and study for his dependents.
Nell Blight is mocked for her clothing as friends joke that her outfits resemble pieces she made herself or were chosen by her husband.
Marvin Hoover born March 15, 1891 near Botta Kentucky died June 2, 1921 of lung trouble at age 30 years 2 months 17 days. He was a member of Hart ford Lodges Woodmen of the World and The Knights of the Maccabees and a former member of Company H 3rd Kentucky Infantry. He gained a reputation for marksmanship while stationed in Hartford and served on the State Rifle Team in 1915 winning the Williams medal as most expert rifleman at Jacksonville Florida. At 28 he cared for a widowed mother and three younger siblings.
The notice lists KW Slack as a candidate for Judge of the Sixth Circuit Court District Kentucky and SMITH as a candidate for Commonwealth's Attorney in the same district. Election date is November 5, 1941.
Readable list of Republican primary candidates for county and district offices including Representative IRA JONES and Arnold W H Baize Hartford J S Mason. Circuit Clerk FRANK BLACK Hartford R 2 W A MATTHEWS Fordsville O N STEWART Beaver Dam. County Judge Mack Cook Winson Smith W S Dean Dundee R R WEDDING Hartford. County Attorney OTTO C MARTIN Hartford. Sheriff candidates George P Jones Heda G A Ralph Hartford B C Rhoads Bartlett Calp Keown Hartford Carl M Taylor Beaver Dam Cicero Crowder Select T H Black Hartford Malen Heflin Ceantermown Roy Foreman Wee Dam 180M Mitchell Helly Run Sept W Williams Roy Mode Schroader N foot 3B Mitchell Dundes E G Barkass Hartford M F L Chumley McHenry James A Tate Hartford M A Emery Baletown Beaver Charlie Smith Hartford Worth Tichench Shirthord Joan T King Hartford S A Ler Sunnydale Barnett L Tinsley Hartford R FD No 6 Johnson Stewart Melivory Houte Nathaniel Hudson McKtenry For Tax Commission Roy F Keown Fordyville For Magistrate District 1 J P McCoy Hartford Reare J A Boling Upper East Hartford District 2 W C Knott Centertown Felix Shaver Coralvo District 3 N M Taylor Cool Springs C Be Scott Prentiss Q B Brown Simmons District 4 J W Cherek Askios District 5 James W Gray Hartford 8 District 6 J A Edge Dundee Mack Martin Sulphur Springs District 7 J WALTER TAYLOR Cromwell J N Logsdon Rosine For Constable R H Basham Rosine
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