Announcing Tom Spurrier for Congress Fourth District
We are authorized to announce Tom Spurien of Grayson county as a candidate for Congress in the Fourth District, subject to the Republican primary on Saturday August 6, 1916. We are authorized to announce A D Kirk for Republican nomination for county attorney of Ohio county, subject to the Primary Election on Saturday August 3, 2016.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Spurrien
Grayson County
A. D. Kirk
Ohio County
War rumors and local support for Roosevelt in 1916 era
Bewepaper reports say employes of the Ford automobile works will close their jobs if they go to the front. Col Roosevelt may back the Republican ticket while some Progressives shift to the Democratic ranks. Citizens praise Capt DeWeese and Capt McCracken for urging enlistment. Col Phapdore Roosevelt claims willingness to raise 12 000 volunteers for Mexico if war comes. H Company K N G receives thanks from Hartford and Beaver Camels for farewell. Ernest & Birkhead to be Harvford postmaster amid political maneuvers and local loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Automobile Works
Ford
DeWeese
H Company
McCracken
Central City
Meatford Herald
Phapdore Roosevelt
Mexico
Pres
K. N.G
Citmans
Ohio County
Hartford eyes and party lines in Bosses satire
Fragmented local commentary questions Justice Hughes as a tool of bosses while praising Rance Martin for steady Hartford leadership. The piece notes Republican attacks on Martin, contrasts Wilson and Hughes, and comments on party loyalty and public service in a heated editorial voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Herald
Hughes
New York
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Hawker
Wison
Net
Boages
Highs
Death of T. B. Marks Ends Long Illness in Hartford
After a prolonged illness Mr. T B Marks died at his Clay Street home Sunday night about 11 o clock. He passed away with son J W Marks of South Carolina present. Former tobacconist and revenue official, he lived in Hartford after leaving Owensboro. Born July 21 1847, he joined the Baptist church forty one years ago. Short funeral at residence led by Rev B W Napier, then burial in Kentwood Cemetery in Owensboro. Survived by wife Mary Story Marks, three daughters Lattie Margaret Mary, two sons Robert of Hartford and J W Marks of Greenville SC, sister Mrs Robert Dogan, and nephew Birt Dugan of Owensboro.
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Marka
Clay Street
J. W. Marks
South Carolina
Owensboro
Hartford
The
Baptist Church
B. W. Napier
B. E. Bomar
First Baptist Church
Kintwood
Messrs
Robert Marks
J. W. Marka
Greenvila
B.C
Robert Dogan
Slater
Birt Dugan
Owenshoro
Announcement Ad Retired Partner Leaves Firm Change Names
Heavrin and Martin retain the office and will continue practice under Heewin and Martin. They promise speed and prompt attention to business entrusted to their care and will handle all commercial matters with efficiency. Yours truly Heavrein and Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirt
Heavein, Kirk & Martin
M. J. Heavrin
Otto
Martin
Heewin & Martin
Heaveein & Martin
Prison Fire at Frankfort Stockade Causes Heavy Loss
A fire at the Frankfort reform school stockade caused about 70000 in damage after a switch originated in the Frankfort Chair Company dry kiln. About 600 prisoners were idle, but fire crews and volunteers saved most prison buildings. Prisoners aided in firefighting and many were later fed and warmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Frankfort Chair Company
Reformanry
Reliance Manufacturing Company
Hodge-Montgomer Company
Old Frankfort & Cincinnati
Dude Hunter
James Sullivan
Company extends thanks to citizens and friends
Notice to creditors in liquidation of The McHenry Deposit Bank references Kentucky commission and citations to appear before July 1934. The text expresses appreciation from HM company and J Winters to Hartford and Bamy er Dath residents, to those who provided sleeping quarters, transportation, messages, and warm farewell entertainment for departing boys, noting gratitude for community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHenry Deposit Bank
Baght Ing Commission of Kentucky
McFlepry
Sotieow L
Brown
Epodla
Winty
Hartford
Bamyer
Pourtensen
Furnte
Fils Hotel
Beaver Dam
Buch Wathureta
Wartime recruiting notice from Lt Clarence B Showing
A damaged wartime recruitment snippet from Lt Clarence B Showing urges support for national defense. It mentions preparing to answer the fall of our country and hopes to maintain dignity of uniforms, with “God speed” as a closing sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence B
Woodward and Kirk Form Hartford Law Partnership
Ernest Woodward and A. D. Kirk announce a new law partnership in Hartford Kentucky to begin June 1 1916 under the firm name Woodward and Kirk. Offices remain at Woodwards current Hartford location over Williams Drug Store. Woodward will move to Henderson with his family but will attend Circuit Court terms in Ohio County and assist Kirk in existing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Woodward
A. D. Kirk
Hartford
Nam
Woodward & Kirk
Woodward
William
Woolward
Henderson
Ohio
Rownty
Kirk
Stray Streaks and Local Life Traditions
A fragmented column notes wandering teens, local crowd reactions, and patriotism as a town rallies around Company H at Fort Thomas. It weaves regional humor, farm life, and daily quarrels with reflections on perseverance and character during a noisy week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Fort Thomas
Hartford Pressing Club Service Ad
Clothing cleaned and pressed with pairing and satisfaction guaranteed. Work called for and delivered with pickup from Ohio County Bottling Works. BD All Prom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nartford
Ohio County Bottling Works
United States Demands Austria Apology Over Submarine Attack
Washington reports the State Department released a strong reply to Austria condemning the submarines attack on the American steamer Petrolite as a deliberate insult to the United States and the rights of its citizens. It calls for a prompt apology, punishment of the submarine commander, and indemnity, asserting the United States facts differ from the Austrian account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Austria
State Department
United States
Petrotife
UDA
Oseline Steave Lane
Shelleer
antieguTine
Petralife
Fragmented 1830s Era Political Snippets and Anecdotes
A jumble of quoted lines and historical asides references the Mexican War presidential campaign and party politics. It mentions Verdun, Grant, Wilson, Hughes, the Kentucky Republicans, and marriage notices. The piece juxtaposes public events with personal reminiscences and local anecdotes.
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Secoritnie
Hartford Republican
Carranza
Revokos
Roosevelt
Moguva
Repubblican
Ghie
Shape
Ernest & Birkhead
Postminster
Harvford
Mark
Bitters
Mr. Birkhead
Barstford
Views
Birkhend
Rance Martin
STATE
Eastern Kentucky Penitentiary
Prison Fire Department
Branley
Elle
Prank Lusac
Lf Company
Cners
Wells
Prion
Bhy
Jim Crane
Fire Department
Henry Youtsey
Curt Jett
Tom White
Joe Wendling
Everett Morningstar
Paul Shannon
Paul Shane Non
Cprtens
Leh
Spella
Wperte
Fap
Har
Charlie King
Republican Force
Company H
King
Vergon
Lee
Rowan
Dinger
Sim
Joseph
E. P. Barnes & Bro
Beaver Dam, Ky
Nee
Fragelsee Villa
Combe
Cole
Louieville
Owenspora Inquirer
Verdun
Kentucky
Gen. Grant
Stanley Liquor
Thow and
McCheaney
Col. Rooswelt
Tetter
J. F. Cox
Rosine
J. W. Cox
Ash
John P. Haswell
Mexie
Wee
Uncle Sam
National Guards
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