Democratic Executive Committee Selected for State Convention
Colonel P. H. Callahan heads a seven member Democratic Executive Committee chosen to arrange the May 4 Louisville State Convention. The panel includes six men and two women representing Kentucky, with Mrs. Fetter noted as the widow of Senator Mayo. The group will meet weekly until the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Callahan
Louisville
Kentucky
Marion FB. Taylor
Charies A. Hardin
Harrodsburg
Harry A. Sommers
Elizabethtown
Johnson N
Louisville Man Dies of Uraemic Poisoning at 54
William Foster of Louisville died March 28 after a brief illness from uraemic poisoning at his sister Mrs J A Gibson’s home. Burial will be in Lexington. He is survived by three sisters and one brother. Formerly lived in Montgomery County and worked at the Louisville Herald office.
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William Foster
J. A. Gibson
Louisville
Lexington
Lis
Montgomery County
Senior Class to Stage Tommy's Wife at Table Theatre
The High School senior class debuts Thursday at 8:15 PM in Tommy's Wife at Table Theatre. Tickets go on sale at Land & Priest's Wednesday and Thursday with prices from 35 to 75 cents. proceeds benefit school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Table Theatre
Tommy
Land & Priest’s
Land & Priest
Cold snap boosts or threatens Kentucky fruit crop
The past 24 hours have stayed below freezing raising grave fears for early fruit, though horticulturist H. F. Hillenmeyer of Lexington says the freeze will benefit the fruit crop and that prospects for a large yield are never better in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Hillenmeyer
Lexington
Kentucky
Van Arsdell's Advertising Meats Beef Pork Lamb Veal
Van Arsdell's offers beef pork lamb and veal selections. Shoppers can choose cuts and fresh options for family meals and special occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanarsdell’s
Governor Pardons George Alexander After Bank Scandal
George Alexander, who wrecked the Alexander Bank of Paris and faced a $250,000 embezzlement exposure, was pardoned by Governor Morrow. He had served five years at the Frankfort Reformatory after pleading guilty to multiple indictments and facing a lengthy sentence, with the bank’s closure and misappropriation alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Alexander
Alexander Bank of
Paris
Morrow
Moonshiner Captured in Bath County After Raid
Moonshiner Bud Blankenship alleged owner and operator of a still was captured in Bath county Friday by prohibition officers Hannen and Guilfoile. He appeared before U S Commissioner W H Wood Saturday and posted $500 bond for an examining trial before Judge Cochran in February. Blankenship is the son in law of Jeff Ballard whose two sons Albert and Robert Ballard were convicted of a similar offense weeks earlier.
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Bud Blankenship
Bath County
Hannen and
Guilfoile
U. S
W. H. Wood
Blankenship
Cochran
Jeff Ballard
Albert
Robert Ballard
Free dental service for ex servicemen in Montgomery county
Notice to all ex service men retaining war risk insurance to request free dental service by writing supervising dental surgeon Dr Th M Wright dental examiner Montgomery county at 705 Neave Building Cincinnati Ohio provide claim number and necessary action will be taken directed by supervising dental surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Neave Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
TH. M. Wright
Paris Population Rises to 6310 in Census Update
The Census Bureau reports Paris now has 6310 residents, up 451 or 7.7 percent from the prior count. Earlier figures show 4418 in 1890, 4603 in 1900, and 5859 in 1910.
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Paris
Thrills In Should a Husband Forgive
The table Theatre screens William Foxs Should a Husband Forgive on Friday with on location racing scenes at an Arkansas track. Miriam Cooper who plays Ruth Fulton rides in real jockey garb and wins a tight race coached by director R A Walsh.
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Arkansas
William Fox
Table Theatre
Miriam Cooper
Ruth Fulton
Miss Cooper
R. A. Walsh
Miss Kate Alexander to under go operation in Cleveland
Miss Kate Alexander of Paris and Lexington leaves for Cleveland to undergo an operation at Dr Crile's Hospital. She is well known and popular in this city as friends hope for her swift recovery. Also note Tommy's Wife at Table Theatre April 8 a high school attraction.
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Kate Alexander
Paris
Lexington
Cleveland
Guilty Plea Follows Hung Jury Scene In Roster of Trials
A trial ended with a hung jury and an eleven to one division for conviction. A December term was set, then Alexander pleaded guilty to seven indictments. Hours later Mrs. Edith Bronston, his daughter, died in Paris Massie Hospital. Depositors have recovered about 65 percent of losses. Pere Zannichilli, an Italian boy from Floyd County, was granted executive clem...
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Alexander
Edith Bronston
Massie Hospital
Paris
Pere Zannichilli
Floyd County
Engagement announcment of Alta Evans to Frank Hill
Mr and Mrs Jesse T Evans announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter Alta Prances Evans to Frank M Hill son of Mrs Ida Hill. The couple plan to marry soon and reside in the city. Miss Evans is noted as attractive, musical and popular in local social circles. Mr Hill has long worked at Montgomery National Bank and is regarded as a leading business man in Mt Sterling.
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Jesse T. Evans
Alta Prances
Frank M. Hill
Miss Evans
Mr. Sterling
Mr. Hill
Ida Hill
Tle
Montgomery National Bank
Mt. Sterling
Near cyclone visits county causing property damage
A small cyclone passed county Sunday afternoon around two o clock causing damage to multiple properties. A garage owned by Alice Treadway was blown across the road into a field. J Ray Moss residence and barn and barns of James Green and Frank Horton were also damaged.
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Camargo
Alice Treadway
J. Ray Moss
James Green
Frank Horton
Cincinnati Business Seeks Kentucky Patronage in Touring Campaign
Want Kentucky Business plans an advertising campaign to win merchants and individuals in Central and Eastern Kentucky. Representative Cincinnati businessmen will tour at intervals throughout the year, with Mt. Sterling on the circuit. The party travels by special trains as a celebrated band provides music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Queen City
Mt. Sterling
Fatal accidental shooting amid duck hunt in Kentucky
Mrs. Cordie Clark visited her daughter-in-law in Jessamine county and learned that her son William Clark had accidentally killed his younger brother Louis during a gun mishap at a pond. A loaded gun discharged while attempting to load a cartridge, instantly killing Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordie Clark
Alex Clark
Jessamine County
William Clark
Louis
Disciples Set Kentucky Drive May 9 16
The Kentucky division of the World Movement of the Disciples of Christ appoints a drive from May 9 to 16. Rev. Homer W. Carpenter of Richmond Christian Church and Rev. Joseph W. Hagin of Covington Madison Ave Christian Church lead the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
World Movement of the Disciples of Christ
Homer W. Carpenter
Richmond
Average tobacco sales in Lexington in 1920 hit 63.6 million pounds
The 1920 season in Lexington shows 63,630,345 pounds sold for $29,389,260.33, an average of $46.18 per hundred pounds. Indications Saturday suggested selling would continue for a week or ten days before warehouses close for the season.
Corinth C W B Ladies Exchange at Market Place
The Corinth C W B ladies hold an exchange at Duersons Old Stand on Saturday April 10. Various country produce will be for sale to raise funds for a good cause and provide items for Sunday dinners.
Little Ruth Willoughby Burned to Death
Eleven year old Ruth Willoughby died from burns after a gas main explosion on Richmond avenue caused by a burned match. Her brother Lincoln was badly burned and in serious condition, kidney trouble noted. their father and community mourn the tragedy as Ruth was interred at Jeffersonville.
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Richmond Avenue
Ruth Willoughby
Croxton Willoughby
Lincoln Willoughby
Arilda Conkright
McKenna
Knox
R. L. Keadle
Lexington
St. Joseph
Jeffersonville
Willoughby
Republican County Committee Holds Session
The Republican county committee met at the courthouse Saturday afternoon. Charles G. Pangburn was elected chairman, defeating Osborne by seven votes. Appointments to fill vacancies went to Charles West Levee, William Alfrey Camargo, William Stamper Spencer, and Thomas B. Hamilton Harts precinct.
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Republican County Committee
Court House
Charles G. Pangburn
Fsom Osborne
Charles West
Levee
William Alfrey
Camargo
William Stamper
Spencer
Thomas B. Hamilton
Harts Precinct
Frankfort Population Drops by 660 in Ten Years
The Census Bureau reports Frankfort’s population at 9,805, a decrease of 660 residents or 6.3 percent over the past decade. The state capital’s count reflects a broader shift in local demographics.
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Frankfort
Clay Miller Is Welcomed to Somerset
The Commonwealth of Somerset Kentucky publishes a tribute to Clay Miller formerly of Mt. Sterling. The piece notes his rise from Grassy Lick Creek to Mt. Sterling, ownership of a well equipped printing plant, health reasons for moving, and his new post at the high school Print Shop in Somerset. It highlights his marriage, two children, and his standing as a respected citizen and printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill” Schooler
Commonwealth
Somerset
Clay Miller
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Commonwealth Office
Clay
Grassy Lick Creek
Montgomery County
Miller
Girls Wanted to Learn Power Sewing Machine Trade
Advertises practical training for girls to operate power sewing machines at Enoch Mfg Co on North Queen Street. Claims instruction leading to good starting pay and employment potential.
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Enoch Mfg. Co
North Queen Street
Kentucky State Dental Association Meets in Louisville
The Kentucky State Dental Association holds its annual meeting in Louisville this week from Wednesday to Friday. Sessions run morning and afternoon in Seeback Auditorium, with opening at 10 o clock led by Dr. C. G. Bell of Ashland, the association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky State Dental Association
Louisville
Seebach
C. G. Bell
Ashland
Seller William Highland Transfers West Main Street Home
William Highland sold his West Main street residence to Miss Margaret Bogie. The prior owners were Mr. and Mrs. I F Tabb. The sale price was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Highland
Margaret Bogie
West Main Street
I. F. Tabb
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Democratic Executive Committee
Thompson
Chiles-Thompson Grocery Co
Frankfort Reformatory
McCreary
Stanley
Black
Mack Phythian
Thomas Jefferson Smith
Eckford
Moonshiner
Ency
Dental Association
City High School
THE
Tabb Theater
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