Refugee Ships in Bosphorus Despair amid Cries for Aid
In Constantinople on November 22, refugees aboard over ninety ships along the Bosphorus face appalling conditions. They endure hunger and thirst with little contact to shore, while some have gone insane or attempted suicide. American relief workers describe maddened crowds, cannibal fears arise, and aid from the American Red Cross and Near East Relief is stretched thin as the French oversee relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Borphorus
Mim
American Red Cross
Stam‘boul
Ohio County Boy Serves in Germany
A reader writes from Ohio County about his brother serving with American forces in Germany. The letter describes an eighteen day series of maneuvers simulating battle conditions, rain and storms, ground sleeping, emergency rations, and concealment at dawn. Veterans recall Chateau Thierry, St Mihiel, Meuse Argonne as the old days return in maneuvers and the line ceases fire with veteran relief.
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Foros
Germany
A. F
Aremat
Chateau ‘Thiery
St. Mihiel
Meuse Argonne
Local military notes publish Archle Hoover report
Archle Hoover enlisted with the 5th Infantry over a year ago and has served abroad. Edward Hoover, Hoehne Camp, Bryanville, Ind., sent a communication recently. Both men are well known locally, and their letters are published here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archle Hoover
5Th Infantry
Edward Hoover
Hoehne
Byanaville
Ind
Mr. Hoover
Ex Senator J W Martin Dies After Long Illness
Ex Senator J W Martin dies at home near Logansport after years of ill health. Burial at Wilson Cemetery near Green River with funeral by Rev KR Neal of Morgantown. He was an ex Union soldier from the Civil War and former Kentucky State Senator representing Butler Muhlenberg and Ohio counties. He amassed a considerable fortune in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todny
Martin
Logansport
Wileon
Green River
KR. J. Neal
Morgantown
Kentucky State Senate
Butler
Muhlenburg
Ohio
University of Kentucky Student Breaks Wrist on Sidewalk Fall
J A Wilson a Kentucky student broke his left wrist after a fall on the Lea der Insiding sidewalk while leaving with an armload of papers He completed his route before seeking medical care He found a substitute to cover his duties until his injury is treated His home is Hartford and he rooms at 414 Rose Lane in Lexington Leader Nov 15
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J. A. Wilson
University of Kentucky
Jey
Wilson
Hartford
Rose Lane
Lesington
Ex-Ohio Countian Wins in Oklahoma Treasurer Race
G W Lewellen of Prices Chapel near Sailisaw Oklahoma, long a teacher there, was elected County Treasurer in the recent election. The county leans Democratic, but Lewellen won by a clear majority, reflecting strong support from residents. Born near Magan in Ohio County he has many friends here who applaud his success.
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G. W. Lewellen
Prices Chapel
Sailisaw
Okla
Ohio County
Magan
Bennett party heads to Florida for winter
Mr W G Bennett and his daughter Miss Esther plan to leave today for Louisville to await Tuesday before beginning a winter trip to Florida for the flowers. Bennett has been ill but should be able to travel if no mishaps occur.
Black Cat Club Honors Miss Marks at Masked Afternoon
Miss Mary Marks entertained the Black Cat Club at her home on Saturday afternoon in honor of her guest Miss Irene Glend of Calhoun. While Progressive Five Hundred was played, guests wore black masks. Salads were served and the gathering gave much pleasure to those present.
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Mary Marks
Black Cat Club
Irene] Glend
Calhoun
Honorable discharge grants American Legion membership
Eligible veterans may join the American Legion with a new member fee of 3.25 dollars including the Legion button, while old members pay 3.02 dollars. The payment covers up to January 1, 1923. Send fee and organization name to Ohio officers: Dr. A B Riley Commander, L G Barrett Vice Commander, James Tate Adjutant, L IngIleheart Treasurer.
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American Legion
Legion
Ohio
A. B. Riley
L. G. Barrett
James Tate
L. & Igleheart
Hartford High Wins Pair of God Games
Hartford High School girls and boys defeated Greenville and Caneyville respectively in a pair of high-energy games. Williams led Hartford with five field goals before a late injury. Barnett added four field goals and free throws. Crowe paced Greenville with seven field goals, while the Ohio Circuit Court handled pending motions and trial dates with several cases moved or continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford High
Hartford High School
Greenville
Caneyville
Loubel Williams
Hartford
Helen Barnett
Martford
Greconville
Barnett
Moore
Pendleton
L. Pannell
Williania
Sourlin
Pirtle
M. Morgan K
Dodson
Brooks
Williams & Feld
Spurlin
Pannell
Sallye Shults
Willams
Bessie Clark
Marjory Kevil
Ruth Green
Bratcher
Mr George Cummings and Mrs Nannie Dover Married in Dundee Ky
George Cummings and Nannie Dover were united in marriage at Renfrew Hill Dundee Kentucky. The Rev Gillett officiated at the home of Virgil Renfrew. After the ceremony a supper was prepared for the couple by friends at Mr Cummings home. The couple are esteemed citizens of Dundee and are wished many years of happiness.
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George Cummings
Nannie Dover
Gillett
Virgil Renfrew
Renfrew Hill
Dundee
Cummings
Marriage Licenses Granted in Various Towns
Clarence Patton of Hartford files to wed Boanie Renfrow of Hartford. F Burden of Beaver Dam to Lene rena Duvall of Beaver Dam. Matthew Coleman of Prentise to Myrtle Folty of Prentiss. Wavy Dabney of Hartford to Fran kie Felix of Hartford. Roy Fentress of Narrows to Beulah Smith of Narrows. L A Pierce of Fordsville to Lucre A Moxley of Fordaville. G C Bhults of Detroit to Carrie Billett of Beaver Daw. Wilbert K Wells of Fordeville to Elisabeth Curden of Hartford.
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Clarence Patton
Hartford
Boanie Renfrow
F. Burden
Beaver Dam
Lenerena Duvall
Matthew Coleman
Prentise
Myrtle Folty
Prentiss
Wavy Dabney
Frankie Felix
Roy Fentress
Narrows
Beulah Smith
A Pierce
Fordsville
Lucre
A. Moxley
Fordaville
C. Bhults
Detroit
Mich
Carrie Billett
Beaver Daw
Wilbert K. Wells
Fordeville
Elisabeth Curden
Seven-Month-Old Hog Weighs 210 Pounds in Hartford
Mr. Thad Barnard of Route 2 Hartford butchered a hog seven months old this week. The hog weighed 210 pounds and, like others in the herd that summer, was fed only skimmed milk and kitchen refuse. The animal was a cross of the Berkshire and Duroc strains, noted by the farmer as a sign of exceptional hog quality.
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Thad Barnard
Route 2
Hartford
Ladies Social Club meets at Mrs Holbrook home
Mrs. Rowan Holbrook hosted the Ladies Social Club at her home Tuesday afternoon. Members enjoyed several games and a delicious lunch. Only two members were absent from the gathering.
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Rowan Holbrook
Regular appointment and local social notices
Rev J C Craig filed his regular appointment at Mr Carmel Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Maddox of Livia spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Blair. Will Thomasson and family of Owensboro spent Sunday with R C Hudson and family. George Wigginton and family of Renfrew attended church here Sunday and dined with Simon Wigginton and family. Memorial services at Pleasant Ridge Sunday evening. A G Hines is ill with lung trouble. Mrs Walter Bell moved to Owensboro. Abbie Blair improving from broken ankle. Homer Turner went to Clear Run Sunday. Vernon Underwood of Livia spent Sunday with Mrs Abbie Blair. Mattie Wells of Utica visiting daughter Mrs Oscar Turner.
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J.C. Craig
Carmel
Elmer Maddox
Livia
Walter Blair
Will Thomasson
Owensboro
R. C. Hudson
George Wigginton
Renfrew
Simon Wigginton
Pleasant Ridge
A. G. Hines
Walter Bell
Abbie Blair
Homer Turner
Clear Run
Vernon Underwood
Mattie Wells
Utica
Oscar Turner
Feast at Bud Yesser Home Described With Juicy Birds
An offbeat account notes a Wednesday night feast at Bud Yesser s home featuring a large pan of juicy birds with rich gravy and side trimmings. The passage also mentions various beverages and foods and alludes to a new Volstead era concept during prohibition.
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Bud" Yesser
Unclear historical vote seals by named locals
Vague excerpt notes a 100 per cent vote by a panel including Judge R. W. Slack and several locals. Suffrage reportedly denied to Bud due to doubt of unanimous support, citing his role as master in chief and sentinel as matters faded away.
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R. W. Slack
Henderson Murphree
Squire Lelie Combs
Frank Black
R. Phillips
Berry Riss
Mat Hunter
Tobe Hoover
Lon Smith
Rowan Holbrook
Renfrow Patton Wedding At Rev Harper Home
Clarence Patton wed Mrs Bos at Rev Harper’s home near town last Sunday. The bride, formerly a local resident, has many friends and well-wishers. The groom, a progressive farmer from Burnett’s Creek country, is respected by a large circle of friends.
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Clarence Patton
Bos
Renfrow
Harper
Patton
Burnett's Creek
Dabney and Felix wed at Hartford church in ceremony
On Saturday November 20 at Rev. T. T. Frasier's Hartford Methodist Church, Mr Wavy Dabney and Miss Frankie Felix were joined in marriage. The couple will reside on a farm and receive well wishes for a bright married life.
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T. T. Frasier
Methodist Church
Hartford
Wavy Dabney
Frankie Felix
Farmers Institute set for December 10 and 11
Ohio County to hold a two day Farmers Institute in Hartford on December 10 and 11. The event mirrors prior County Chautauquas with a strong roster of lecturers and demonstrators. Attendees are promised ample return on their efforts and more details will be released next week.
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Ohio
Westerflond
Praa
Daria
A Co
W. E. Ellice & Bro
Bank of Fordvytile
Jno
M Graham
Flora Howard
Ohio County Drag Co
C. Ortkien
Broadway Com! Co
Ernie Bell
Ben Quigg
Ohio County
Hartford
Fair View Residents Share Thanksgiving News and Births
Mrs Louisa Wright visits with her son B W Wright for the winter. Mrs Connie Day of Sulphur Springs spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Otha Denial. Mrs Marilda Richeson of Owensboro plans to return home soon. Mrs Lula Schronder and family visit Mr and Mrs Drule Griffin. Remains of Mrs John Hines of Cromwell to be buried tomorrow at Mt Vernon. Grandchildren Sherman Ashby announce a baby Annie May. Stork brings baby boy Ceramal November 1. Union Thanksgiving Service held at M B Church with Rev T T Frasier delivering a sermon to a large crowd. church decor praised though temperature was cool.
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Connie Day
Sulphur Springs
Otha Deniel
Marilda Richeson
Owensnore
Lula Schronder
Lena Lee
Linnie Rahford
Drule Griffin
John Hines
Cromwell
Mt. Vernon
High View
Louisa Wright
Sherman Ashby
Owensboro
Annie May
Otha Daniel
Cermal
Britain Moves Toward De Facto Recognition Of Soviet Russia
Washington reports that Britain is virtually recognizing the Russian Soviet government through a proposed trade agreement. The State Department notes a copy of the agreement has not yet reached the department, signaling a de facto shift in policy.
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Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Ernst Honored Guest at G P Banquet in Frankfort
The Capitol Republican Club and Franklin County Republicans hosted a banquet at the Y M C A in Frankfort in honor of R. P. Ernst of Covington, the United States Senator elect. About 250 guests attended as speeches followed a 7 to 8 p m supper. Principal speakers included Adjt. General Jackson Morris Maj. Noel Gaines Mrs Christine South Gov Edwin P Morrow and Hon R P Ernst with Joe Bradburn as master of ceremonies.
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Capitol Republican Club
Franklin County
R. P. Ernat
Covington
United States
Frankfort
Ernst
United
Senate
Thors
Examination for Mine Foreman and Fire Boss
The board of examiners will meet December 20 for three days at the Mining Department of the University of Kentucky in Lexington to examine applicants for mine foreman and fire boss certificates. A fee of $2.50 will be collected during the examination. L Blenkinsopp, Chief Inspector of Mines.
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Republican
Board of Examiners
Mining Department
University of Kentucky
Lexington
L. Blenkinsopp
Fire alert spares home of Dr. J R Pirtle on fire
A destructive fire was narrowly averted early yesterday when soot or sparks ignited the roof of Dr. J R Pirtle’s residence. The alarm was raised by a passerby and the roof blaze extinguished quickly with little damage, burning only a small spice.
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J. R. Pirtle
Ladies Bazaar and Dinner at M B Church
The Ladies of the M B Church will host a bazaar and dinner in the church basement on November 30. A wide display of saleable and useful articles is expected and a splendid dinner will be served. The public is invited to support this annual church fundraiser.
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M,bs
Good Ladies of the
M. B. Church
Hartford Quintette Defeats Whitesville in Tight Contest
Hartford defeated Whitesville High School 23 to in a hard fought basketball game on Saturday night. Hartford used speed to overcome Whitesville weight advantage. Lineups featured Crowe Brooks Ellis Etaples Robertson Kelley Williams Lesler Bartlett Chambers Stewart and W Chambers. Crowe and Rie le led field goals while Ellis and Whitesville players scored from the line. Referee Harry May.
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Caneyville
Hartford
Virgil Crowe
Tomsen
Vv. Crowe
Byers
Whitesville High School
Whitesville
Crowe
Brooks Ellis
Etaples Robertson
Kelley Williams
Lesler Bartlett
Chambers
Whiteaviile
Stewart
W. Chambers
Rhosda
Riele
Williams
Ellis
Kelley
Brooks
Staples
Harry May
Up-to-date Historic Restaurant Ad for 24-Hour Lunches
The listing states Minton's Keatna rant and Taylor & Morris Garage sign on a modern building offering hot lunches at all hours. It promises fresh groceries and a welcoming atmosphere inviting patronage from Arthur Leach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minton
Taylor & Morris Garage
Puore
Arthur Leach
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J. W. Martin
Oklahoma
Florida
Miss Marks
Circuit Court
Adies Social Club
KR. Holbrook
Rane
Felix—Dabney
Farmers’ Institute
B. W. Wright
Union
M. B
Britain
Hartford Quintette
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