Busy court term closes after record session in Owensboro
After a packed circuit court term Judge Slack discharged the petit jury on Saturday afternoon. The grand jury returned 61 indictments with most defendants convicted or fined, nine felonies sentenced to penitentiaries, and several cases sent to the court of appeals. Eleven defendants face ongoing terms or new trials as guards prepare to move prisoners to Eddyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slack
Hiddyville
James Barker
Kimmett V .Webber
Floyd Dale Pratt
Clarence Jones
Fred Taylor
Piggie Lewis
Aldridge
Jack Aldridge
Hugh Herr
Robert Lowery
Levy
Court of
Dorris Hawkins
Berry Tichenor
Herman Lyons
Lewis
Glenmore
Lowis
Commonwealth
Black
Owensboro Soi
Eddyville
Pool
Charles Curran
John Lyons
Frank Townsley
Sinois Central
Seasion
Blackhan
Mber
Slackaloo
Owensboro
Ira Jones Announces for Representative
Ira Jones of Arnold announces his Republican candidacy for Representative. A veteran teacher with twelve years in the field he has spent four straight years teaching in his home district and is noted for his energy and strong ties to the local teaching profession within the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Jones
Arnold
Republian
Jones
Tag Day Set By Hartford PTA Civic Committee
The Civic Welfare Committee of the PTA designates Monday March 7 as tag day in Hartford. Everyone is urged to wear a tag and pay 10 cents to the tagger. Proceeds fund Hartford improvements. carry a dime Monday morning to avoid delays in tagging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Welfare Committee
Hartford
Hays Seen Likely To Step Down As Gop Chair
Washington dispatch says Whi H. Hays favored to retire as Republican National Committee chairman. A. T. Hert and Charles J. D. Hilles named as prominent potential successors. Senator New of Indiana says he does not want the post, preferring to aid the party without chair duties. Executive Committee meeting planned after inauguration to consider southern representation in future conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. Hays
Republican National Committee
A. T. Hert
Kentucky
Charles JD. Hilles
New York
Hays
New
Indiana
Harding
National Committee
Ohio County Boy Active in Kentucky Debating Club
F. P. Bell of Hartford Kentucky stands among University of Kentucky Debaters' Club members. A senior in Arts and Sciences he joined two years ago from Western Kentucky Normal School. Bell helped defeat a trio from University of Miami securing the forensic K and plans to teach after graduation.
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Lexington
University of Kentucky
F. P. Bell
Hartford
Kentucky
Bell
College of Arts and Sciences
Western Kentucky Normal School
Bowling Green
Conkwright
Herbert Haley
University of Miami
Local Social Notes From Pleasant Ridge And Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Kennie Ralph of Pleasant Ridge spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Sam Rhoades Mrs Ophelia French has returned home after five weeks with friends and relatives at Ted Hill and Owensboro Mr James Mayfield and son Eugene spent Sunday with relatives Mr and Mrs Clarence Wigginson Hartford Route 7 spent weekend with HW Wireton Lola Bell Stewarts leg fracture two weeks ago is healing well Miss Dessip Drace visiting relatives in Owensboro this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennie Ralph
Pleasant Ridge
Sam ‘Rhoades
Ophelia French
Ted Hill
Owensharo
James Mayfield
Eugene
Ed Mrn
Clarence Wigginson
Hartford
Route 7
HW. Wiretaton
Lola Bell
A Delightful Party Given By Mr and Mrs Leonin Smith
Mr and Mrs Leonin Smith entertained many friends Monday night with a play party at their home in honor of sister Mise Ma Smith. Attendees included Missax Cova Inez Kirk Nona Barttitt Ella Smith Georgia Smith Geneve Taylor Linnie Wade Cara Lake Elvens Chapman Georgia Trogdon Nuhy Hoover and Messrs George Rhoades Beauie Trogdon Clyde Chapman Dee Bartlett Stanley Smith Archie Hoag land Cody Hoover Shulte Chapman Merrin Park General Hoover Clyde Barrots Millard Hoover Willie Wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Leonin Smith
Mise Ma Smith
Missax Cova
Inez Kirk
Nona
Barttitt
Ella
Smith
Georgia Smith
Geneve Taylor
Linnie Wade
Cara Lake
Elvens Chapman
Georgia Trogdon
Nuhy Hoover
Messrs
George Rhoades
Beauie Trogdon
Clyde Chapman
Dee Bartlett
Stanley Smith
Archie Ho
Hartford High School Triumph Over Madison Ind High
Hartford High School defeated Madison Ind High School 19 to 16 in a hard fought basketball game at Moor. Fans praised both teams as clean and sportsmanlike with a freak left center shot helping the locals pull ahead in the final minutes.
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Hartford High School
Madison
Ind
Fanta
Hoosier Five
Bedlam
Crowe
Spillman
Foreman
Hartford
Honored Citizen Passes Ninety-Fifth Milestone
Mr W B Render of City celebrated his 95th birthday at home this Sunday. Despite advanced age he remains mentally sharp and physically active. Attending were E D Render of Fort Worth Texas L M Render of Louisville Mesdames J C Berry and A P Taylor of Owensboro and R D Walker of City plus their families and Carlisle Render family.
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W. B. Render
City
Billie
Render
E. D. Render
Fort Worth
Texas
L. M. Render
Louisville
J. C. Berry
A. P. Taylor
Owensboro
R. D. Walker
Carlisle Render
Death of Mrs W R Bran in Dundee Kentucky
Mrs W R Bran died at her Dundee home on February 12 1921 after years of frail health. She was over seventy three. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church and interment at Sand Rock Hill. Survived by husband Byron T and three daughters Mrs W H Reefrew Mrs J B Mitchell and Mrs J A Duff all of Dundee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Sand Rock Hill
Byron T
W. H. Reefrew
J. &. Mitchell
J. A. Duff
Dundee
P. T. A. Meeting Set for March 10 at School Building
The local Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the School Building on Thursday afternoon March 10 at 2:50. After the business session, fifth and sixth grade pupils under Mrs. Simpson will provide entertainment. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins Simpson
Mrs Joe Hill Dies After Stroke at Centertown
Mrs Jow Hill of Centertown died seven hours after suffering a paralytic stroke on Tuesday about 9 00 p m Funeral services were held yesterday at the Centertown Baptist Church by Rev L W Tehenar and burial followed in the Centertown cemetery She was regarded as a faithful Christian woman and is survived by her husband and two daughters
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Joe Hill
Centertown
D. m
Centertown Baptist Church
L. W. Tehenar
Beaver Dam Fire Destroys Commercial Hotel and More
A Friday night blaze in Beaver Dam leveled the Commercial Hotel and its contents, plus numerous adjacent properties including barber shops, grocer stocks, army goods, restaurant stock, and sewing outfits. Damages estimated around 30,000 dollars with limited insurance. several neighboring buildings suffered damage to prevent spread. The fire prompted authorities to act in regional tensions and landmark court rulings on finance and evidence.
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Shoring City
Beaver Dam
Harrison Plener
Wyallding
Guy Haeeling
B. J. Tilford
Gordon Chinn
John Pleres
J. F. Allen
Lucien Sandefur
Thomas Darras
Barrass Heirs
Charlie Peters
H. L. Leach
W. P.thomas
Beaver Dam Drug Co Prize Drawn for Early Line
The Beaver Dam Drug Company of Beaver Dam received a $50 prize for being first in line among Herald Agencies for achieving a 336 percent gain in sales of the Louisville Herald from November 14, 1920 to February 13, 1921.
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Beaver Dam Drug Company
Beaver Dam
Han
Louieville Herald
Herald
Louisville
Sunday Heralda
Lightning Fires Barn at Hostin Known Owner Russell
During a late Wednesday storm a bolt struck N. M. Russell’s barn in Hostin, completely destroying it. Telegraph service to the area was unavailable yesterday, so damage estimates could not be learned.
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N. M
Jack)Russell
Hostin
Supreme Court strikes down Kentucky whiskey tax act
The Supreme Court ruled the last legislature’s 50 cents per gallon whiskey tax unconstitutional, affecting highway funding and possibly leading to refunds of fines. It also invalidates the federal price control act, risking numerous prosecutions and fines. Separate items report two women bandits captured after looting over 40 000 dollars from a mail train and a fatal train collision near Porter Indiana.
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Supreme Court
Kentucky
Cochran
Kentucky Court of Appeals
U. S) Supreme Court
Marriage Licenses and Local Notices From Rockport Area
Frank Thomas and Norma Cartright of Rockport Ky announce their marriage license. Elmer Hatler and Verdie Ragland of Rosine tied together in license. Chester Hudson and Attie Romans of Baizetown plan marriage. Bills Shreve and Deenle Casey of Fordsville take nuptial steps. The Landis Orchestra played at College Hall replacing the Dunbar Bell Ringers. A Civics class talk by Mr Rowan Holbrook inspired the class. Madison High School basketball team visited for games. Honor Roll lists honor students for January February at Hartford High. Senior Class names include Williams Shapmire Shultz Schlemmer Pendleton Robertson and others. Engagement announced for Miss Gladys Towne to Mr Hinton Taylor Leach of K S University Lexington with marriage planned soon.
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Frank Thomas
Rockport
Norma Cartright
Elmer Hatler
Rosine
Verdie 'M. Ragland
Chester Hudson
Baizetown
Attie Romans
Bills Shreve
Fordeville
Deenle Casey
Fordsville
Hartford High
Douglas Williams
Freeman Shapmire
Gallye Shultz
Gertrude Schlemmer
Flora Ahane Raymond Robertson
Amelia Emilie Pendleton
Mia. J. Caskey Bennett
City
Gladys Towne
Hinton Taylor Leach
Lesington
Supreme Court Validates Federal Farm Loan Act
Washington reports the Supreme Court upheld the Federal Farm Loan act as constitutional, allowing land banks to issue bonds tax exempt and continue loan operations. The decision, by a 6 to 2 margin with two justices dissenting, clears millions in farmer loans tied up awaiting rulings.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Charles W. Smith
Kansas City Tithe & Trust Company
Congress
Justice Day
Marshall
Smith
Holmes
McReynolds
Brandeis
Missouri
Treasury
Woman Dies From Burns Near Centertown
Mrs J T Whitehead of Centertown country died at 9 30 after Sunday burns believed self inflicted. she left six children and was survived by her husband. Burial took place at Centertown Monday. The piece also includes a discussion on Parent-Teacher Association goals and duties emphasizing school sanitation attendance health inspections libraries playgrounds and community clubs.
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J. T. Whitehead
Cantertown
Parent
Board of Education
Itle
Public Sale Notice from Ohio County Fiscal Court
Notice states a sale on a Tuesday in March 1921 at 1 o'clock by the Ohio County Fiscal Court offering one Wallis Tractor to the highest bidder. Court reserves right to reject any bids. Sale held at 44 Road 14 Hew. Clerk W. C. Dinnkenship.
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Ohio County Flecal Court
Ohio County Fiscal Court
W. C. Dinnkenship
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Owensboro Inquirer
Ira Jones
HERT
POR G. O. P
Ohio
Livia
ROUTH
W. R. Bran
Jow Hill
Couta Ried
U. S
Republica
Beaver Dam Drug CO
Dalton
Chicago
John Drayer
Heyworth
Ill
New York Central
Michigan Central
Porter
O Savera
Anavber Pad
Ucterly
Impielile
Ene
Landis
College Hall
Dunbar
Rowan Holbrook
Civica
Madison, Ind
D. C
Preme
Congress Hue
Burns
T. A. Activities
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