Personal notices of visits and travel around Kentucky towns
Mrs Emilee H Reid visited friends in the city Thursday. Sam Carrington went to Lexington on business. Mr and Mrs John J McCormick returned from Florida. Mrs John G Winn visited relatives in Fayette County last week. B J McDonald returned from visiting relatives in St Louis Mo. Judge and Mrs J W Groves returned from Florida. J H Conner and Ratliff Lane spent Sunday with relatives in Owingsville. Robi C Lloyd of Van Dorn Ala is in the city visiting friends. Misses Hunt Hadley and Thomas Pace of Winchester were guests of Cora Little. Johnson Young of Louisville spent a few days here with relatives. Dr J L McClung and wife and child from Olive Hill were guests Sunday. Attorney D W Doggett of Owingsville visited here late week. Alpha Enoch returned home after weeks in Ohio. Minnie Heilman, visiting here, returned to Huntington W Va. Sue Woods, guest of sister Mrs G C Anderson, returned to Stanford. O W and L C McCormick with Mattie Woodson Barnes visited relatives in Winchester Sunday. Harriett Harrison, visiting Mrs J A Van Sant, returned to Sweetbriar Va for college. John Botts and Dan Botts of Lexington are here at the bedside of Wm Botts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Doggett
Owingsville
Our City
Alpha Enoch
Ohio
Rainey Leaves for Los Angeles to Start New Life
Botts remains dangerously ill with pneumonia. Mrs. B C Horton of Richmond visits friends in this city. Mr. Forrest T Rainey departed Monday for Los Angeles to make his future home, with his father and two brothers already in California. He is an excellent young man and well wished for success in his new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest T. Rainey
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr. Rainey
California
Homestead Fertilizers Best by TEST grows demand
The ad notes ten years of rising demand for Homestead Fertilizers proving superiority. Chiles Thompson Grocery Co. endorses the product with a claim of repeat consumer trust and ongoing market strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiles Thompson Grocery Co
Illness notes and local notices from city paper
The item lists multiple illness updates including Mrs. L. L. Bridgforth improving after a sickness period, Mrs. C. W. Compton with typhoid fever, Mr. S. P. Greenwade recovering from pneumonia in Lexington, and Mr. Wm. Botts resting well after double pneumonia. It also includes a sale of a work horse for 50 dollars and a rent notice for a stable with two stalls at the Methodist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Parsonage
Office girl needed no experience required
Job listing notes an office girl position with no experience required and directs applicants to apply to John W. William. The brief notice provides minimal details and omits location or contact specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. William
Moving families relocate on Richmond and Clay streets
Mr. W Q Stephens and family move today into the house with his father on Richmond avenue. Mr C T Chatham and family move into the house vacated by Mr Stephens on Clay street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Q. Stephens
Richmond Avenue
C. T. Chatham
Mr. Stephens
Clay Street
Religious services and meetings announced for Sunday
Rev. I C Hunt of Pisgah Kentucky to preach at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and night. Episcopal services Wednesday at 11 o'clock. W C T U to meet Mrs. John English Thursday evening. Children’s service at the Methodist church Sunday morning on tobacco effects. Boys invited. Sunday 7 30 p m the Wheat Field setting fire. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. Junior League Saturday 2 30 p m Senior League 6 30 p m Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Hunt
Pisgah, Ky
Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church
John English
Harrison Avenue
Cravens
Methodist Church
Social Events Recitals and Tea at Local Homes
Mrs. Charles B. Duerson hosts an afternoon in honor of Miss Rebecca Kendall on Thursday from 2 to 5 at the Clay and Elm residence. Miss Lida Goodpaster presents a piano recital Saturday at 3 at her Studio 35 Clay Street. invitations extended to friends and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Duerson
Rebecca Kendall
Clay and
Elm Streets
Lida Goodpaster
Clay Street
Birth Announcement for Phillip A. Anderson
To the wife of Mr. Wm. A. Anderson of Stepstone a nine pound son Phillip A. was born Wednesday morning Mrs. Anderson was formerly Miss Bertha Bittinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Anderson
Stepstone
Phillip A
Princeton speaker lashes at Stanley in temperance race
In Princeton Kentucky Hon M J Fanning of Pennsylvania criticized Congressman A O Stanley in a W C T U address urging voters to back candidates aligned with temperance. He warned Kentucky anti liquor forces faced calamity if Stanley defeats Beckham for the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
M. J. Fanning
Pennsylvania
A. O. Stanley
United States Senate
Kentucky
Stanley
Beckham
Senate
Wall Paper Designs for Special Finishes
E L Brockway advertises new special wallpaper designs with a call to see them and compare prices before purchasing. Includes phone contact 807 and location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Brockway
Truth headlines and a protest over racial language
The New York paper Truth ran provocative headlines such as Cox In a Box and Roast Coon on the West Side. After a fire killed several colored residents a pastor protested the phrasing, and Truth reprinted his letter with only the caption updated to More Roast Coon On the West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truth
New York
Chastine Cox
Cox
West Side
Brunner's Fresh Line Green Vegetables At Greenwade's
Brunner promotes fresh green vegetables at Greenwade's market every day. Customers are invited to call 100 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwade’s
For Sale and Wanted Items in Local Classifieds
For Sale four year old jack listed with contact C. R. Prewitt. Wanted a gentle driving mare described as lady broke, contact Mrs. Mary Perkins at 277A 38-21. Advertisement notes a spring lamb and country ham supplier at phone 100 Greenwade. Geiger's Pharmacy advertises Huylers' Chocolate at their fountain. tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Perkins
Greenwade
Tf. Geiger’s Pharmacy
Red Cross Shoes Bend with the Foot at Brunner Oh
An old classified style ad notes footwear from Green Wade's featuring Red Cross Shoes described as flexible for the foot. It advertises Spring Lamb and Country Ham products alongside the shoe listings with a phone contact.
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Red Cross
Brunner
Vanarsdell's Showcases Full Line of Best Canned Goods
Vanarsdell's department store promotes a complete range of top canned foods. Four brands highlighted include fruit, vegetables, soups, and daily staples. Shoppers can expect quality selections and year round availability.
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Vanarsdell’s
Mare Lucile Brooks Sells to E R Little For West Virginia Circuit
The fast pacing mare Lucile Brooks 2:09%4 was sold to E. R. Little. Ben. V. Jones of this city will drive the horse this year. The horse, formerly trained by Alcyo 2:10, is eligible under new rules for 2:10 classes and will race in the West Virginia circuit this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Setters
E. R. Little
Lucile Brooks
Mr. Little
West Virginia
Alcyo
Ben V. Jones
Local oddities and incidents from Snagtown Torchlight
Clarence Lane the Smokehouse Detective trapped Steve Lavish near Musket Ridge after a night chase at Rattlesnake Ford. A tin peddler bought feather lots from Mrs. Jimmie McManus paying by the pound. they weighed little. Ross Harrelle found dead near Hog Ford, coroner call, later claimed to have bruises from blackberry pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lane
Steve Lavish
Steve
Musket Ridge
Clarence
Jimmie McManus
Lindsay
Wild Cat
al Gunther
Wild Cat Grave
Possum Track
Navy Department
Squirrel Ridge
W. C. Herman
Ross Harrelle
Hog Ford
Ross
Rodney Jenkins Marries Marie Reitz in Escentro California
News of the marriage of Rodney Jenkins and Marie Reitz, recently at the bride’s home in Escentro California, has been received. The couple will reside in Escentro, and the groom is known locally from his former employment with J. W. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Jenkins
Marie Reitz
Escentro
Cal
Jenkins
J. W. Jones
Beaver Board Offered For Walls In Mount Sterling
Advertisement notes a new Beaver Board line in Mt Sterling for walls. It replaces lath and plaster in new or remodeled buildings, with samples available and explanations of uses including wallpaper applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Beaver Board
Mole
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Burpees
Duerson’s Drug Store
Court St
Emilee H. Reid
Sam. Carrington
Lexington
John J. McCormick
Florida
John G. Winn
Fayette County
B. J. McDonald
St. Louis, Mo
J. W. Groves
J. H. Conner
Mr. Ratliff Lane
Robi. C. Lloyd
van Dorn, Ala
Hunt Hadley
Thos, Pace
Winchester
Cora Little Sunday
Mr. Johnson Young
Louisville
J. L. McClung
Olive Hill
Minnie Heilman
Huntington
W. Va
Sue Woods
G. C. Anderson
Stanford
Harriett Harrison
J. A. Vansant
Sweetbriar
John Botts
Dan Botts
Botts
B. C. Horton
Richmond
Homestead Fertilizers
L. L. Bridgforth
Wm. Botts
Mr. Botts
C. G. Thompson
Chas
Simon Florist
Il. F
Ty “ Brunner
Jack
C. R. Prewitt
the Advocate For Printing
Mare
The
Advocate
W. C. Moore & Co
MT. Sterling Laundry Co
Chicago, Ill
France
Carrie Anderson Gwinn
Lulbegrad Pike
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Eliza D. Marshall
H. R. Prewitt
G. D. Sullivan & Co
Omece
Bryan & Robinson's Jewelry Store
W. H. Berry & CO
Sterling
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