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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
4
Local notice outlines subscription changes rates and contact details for The Hartford Republican. Includes ad pricing for notices, obituaries, and anonymous communications policy, plus a long-like column of court docket items and juror lists.
Ellen Bennett was born August 19, 1838 and died June 1, 1921 at about 82 years old. She married M. Bennett December 25, 1858 and is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs J F Rogers and three sons Stephen Merman and Rupert. She joined several churches ending with Bed a Presbyterian and was active in faith and hospitality. Rev R D Bennett signs the notice.
A schedule of cases set for trial in the July 1928 session lists Acme Jones Co vs W B Ellis and others, Missouri Moline Plow Co vs Louisville Grocery Co, and several more civil actions. Proceedings include weekday listings with defendants such as Mary Shields and Barney Warnell, and cases involving Swift Co, American Railway Ex Co, and Herman Black among others.
Rev Orvite Cole of Cinemati preached an interesting sermon at the Methodist Church Tuesday evening. Miss Margerite Renhaw of Owensboro visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Mart Houtton for several days. Mrs J A Dutt and son Billy returned from a visit with Abr Jones at Philpor. Mr and Mrs Sargent of Owensboro visited Mr Sure Gent's sister Mrs B F Bean on Wednesday and Sunday. Mack Martin welcomes a newborn boy. Miss Abbie Whittenhill of Fordsville spent Saturday with Mrs Cora Renfrow at the Dean hotel. Miss Grace Hartford of Owensboro was a guest of Mr Will Fletcher Bean and Mr Bean for several days. Mrs Paris McDonnell and Mrs Cora Renfrow are on the sick list.
Mr Edward Mason and family were the guests of Mr English Brooks and wife Sunday. Clifton Hoover and family spent Sunday with Mrs Sis Whitaker. Mrs EB Crabtree returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Ellis Hoover. Sunday School progresses nicely at this place Master Lenor Wade visiting his grandmother Mrs Cloak Wade. Audra Patton is ill with typhoid fever and Mrs Sallie Richeson is able to be out again. Several from here attended Children’s Day at New Bottles Sunday. Judge Mack Cook returned from Frankfort where he attended a road meeting. Bids were received on the Owensboro Hartford road. no decision announced on bid acceptance.
The case involving the author of a famous hymn and the publisher Diagn Co was settled by a payment of 56,000 dollars. The settlement ends litigation over hymn rights and mitigation claims.
A fragmented local reminiscence recounts frontier talk, including threats over prohibition, moonshine, and rivalry. The writer snarls at public figures like Flake, Clow Mosley, and Luke McLane while lampooning Cincinnati editors. A rainbow sighting and mailing delays add personal anecdotes to a loose tangle of town chatter.
Herbert and Mrs Flowers joined J M Jenkins family for Sunday. Henry Milligen and daughter Elena visited J W Rearden. Florence Winkler visiting Adam Richmond. J W Rearden hosted guests for Emma Mill of Hartford. attendees included Mildred Marie Allie Day Elena Milligan Elizabeth House Nina Burdette and Messrs Taylor Skinner Virgil Henry Chambers. Several attended Haynesville church services. Connie Mae Sinnett and Otis Staples of Whitesville visited Virgie Mae Burrette. Elmer Harrison and family spent Sunday with L J Taylor.
A substantial price drop for galvanized ware tubs is noted, covering No 1 No 2 and No 3 tubs. The listing references a 10-quart pair from Williams & Taylor of Hartford Kentucky, indicating a push to move stock. Large discounts suggest a clearance sale of these tubs and related sizes.
The family of Mrs. Ora EB. Hotaadox extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during illness and death.
Several youths from Clear Row attended a Sunday afternoon gathering at the local meeting place. Visitors included Mrs Beesie Patton and children from Tuffy, Mrs A I Newcomb and Mr Newcomb, Volan Newcomb, Sister Ocle Delt, and Mise Alun Trogdon of Pleasant Ridge, along with Mr Walter Alles and others from nearby areas.
Hartford Chautauqua runs July 2 through 6 offering nightly attractions led by Piet Night Mareal Arts Male Quartette Kendree Concert Party and lectures by Prof. Milton Brows Dr W B Cady Mon Thoms F. Party and entertainer Smilin Bob. The County Fair pageant, Southern Chautauqua entertainment and other acts promise instruction and inspiration. Season tickets at James H Williams Drug Store for $2.00.
The McHenry Majestics beat Red Boy 16 to 7 at McHenry during the Parent Teachers Picnic. Beaver Dam lost to Logansport in a late rally when Logansport’s cleanup hitter hit a three two with two on. Beaver Dam then dropped another close game at Hartford to Anglo Milling of Owensboro as six runs crossed in the sixth. Dousett relieved in the sixth for Beaver Dam. The Sulphur Springs and SinnyeSdale teams played a solid game at Sulphur Springs Sunday.
Sulphur Springs once led the county as the best team and now fans await fresh results. The writeup notes the countywide and outofcounty participation, promising updates on games won and losses, with standings carried over week to week and future attendance urged by local supporters.
Annuu l W SLACK announces candidacy for Judge of the Sixth Circuit Court District Kentucky in the 1921 election. Commonwealth's Attorney Weary authorized to announce SMITH as candidate for Commonwealth's Attorney of the Sixth Circuit Court District Kentucky. Election No November 5 1921.
Obscure county and district race list announces Republican primary candidates for Aug 2022. Names include TRA Jones Arnold W H RATAB Slansford MASGS Daford Cleeutt clerk Frank Black Hartford V A Mattelen Fordsville Stewart Beaver Dam Otto C Martin Hartford George P Jones Reda Ralph Hartford B C Rhoads Bartlett Keown Hartford Carl M Taylor Beaver Dam Cicero Crowder Select T H Black Hartford Malend Heplin Dexter town Sept Williams Hob Kor Mode Bopmoader N Haein J Eb Mitchell Donder B G Barrass Hartford Chomley Tate Hartford Em eny taketown For Jailer Charlie Smith Hartford Worth Tichenomy Hartford John T King Hartford Sa Lee Sunnydata Barnett L Tinsley Hartford Johnson Stewart Meflenry Nathaniel Wadson Meflenry Taw Commissioner Roy F Keown Fordeville War Magistrate J McCoy Hartford Route 2 A Holing Upper East Hartford District 2 W Knott Centertown Felix Shaver Cer alvo District 2 NM Taylor Cool Springs D Bescott Prentinn B Brown Simmons District 4 J W Cherk Atkins District 5 James W Gray Hartford Bh 5 District 6 J A Edgh Dundee Mack Martin Ralphur Springs District 7 J Waller Taylor Cromwell J N Logsdon Rosine For Constable District 7 HW Basham Rosine
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