Beckham favored in Boyle county political chatter
Winchester observer Mr. W S Fitzgerald former president of the Jailers Association reports strong Beckham momentum across 65 Kentucky counties in the last 60 days saying Beckham would win today over rivals. He notes Stanley weakness and praises Montgomery county courthouse led by Jno F Richardson as spotless.
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W. S. Fitzgerald
Boyle
Lucky Jailers Association
Winchester
Fitzgerald
Beckham
V. Beckham
Stanley
Eph Lillard
Bradley
Boyle County
Winchester Sun
Montgomery County Court House
Jno. F. Richardson
Navy to ban all alcohol on ships and shore stations
Secretary Daniels announced a sweeping order effective after July 1 that abolishes the officers wine mess and bars all alcoholic liquors from every ship and shore station of the United States Navy.
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United States Navy
Daniels
Notice of sale at Holbarn lots in prime section
Sale set for Saturday at 2 o'clock to convey fine property in Holbarn lots located in the best section of town.
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Holbarn
Government to Build Model Highway If No Bids Arrive
After three bid solicitations failed to attract offers for the Mt. Sterling to Sharpsburg highway, Washington directs the Public Roads Office to construct the road themselves. Mr. R. E. Toms and Mr. D. G. Haire say work starts immediately with government crews and equipment, at no extra cost to counties or citizens, aiming to finish by December 1 and at a reduced cost compared with private contractors.
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Mt. Sterling
Sharpsburg
Washington
R. E. Toms
D. G. Haire
Office of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Nere
Too Good to Be True Garage Spring Cleaning Ruse
A line of cars in front of the office Monday was not subscribers paying dues but a garage in the rear doing spring cleaning. The scene caused readers to misread the display as a subscription collection.
Special Judge Named for Arnett and Minnix Trial in Montgomery
Gov. McCreary designates Hon. Chas. C. Marshall of Shelbyville Kentucky as presiding judge for the Commonwealth vs Earn Arnett and R. C. Minnix at the April Montgomery Circuit Court term. Judge Will A. Young was earlier engaged by the defense. The case stems from a Magoffin county killing, transferred on venue. Clarence Arnett was previously acquitted. new evidence may be used. U S District Attorney E. P. Morrow and prominent prosecutor Robert B. Franklin are said to assist the Commonwealth.
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J. B. McCreary
Chas. C. Marshall
Shelbyville
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Earn Arnett
R. C. Minnix
Montgomery Circuit
Will A. Young
Patrick
Magoffin County
Clarence Arnett
Commonwealth
E. P. Morrow
United States
Robert B. Franklin
Goebel
McCreary Opens Senate Campaign Tour in Winchester
State Senator J Will Clay Representative John A Judy Commonwealth's Attorney W B White and Judge Aliie W Young travel to Winchester Monday to hear Governor James B McCreary launch his bid for the Democratic nomination to the United States Senate. Judge Young then goes to Louisville while Judge Will A Young joins the party and heads home to Morehead that evening.
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J. Will Clay
John A. Judy
Commonwealth
W. B. White
Aliie W. Young
Winchester
James B. McCreary
United States Senate
Young
Louisville
Will A. Young
Morehead
Correction on Burbridge Illness Report
A correction declares J. W. Burbridge is suffering from a severe tonsillitis, not diphtheria, as previously reported. Attending physicians never suspected or suggested diphtheria.
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J. W. Burbridge
Hibler Family Returns Home to Mt. Sterling
Mrs. Nannie K. Hibler and her daughter Mrs. Emilee H. Reid have moved back from Winchester to Mt. Sterling to establish their future home. Friends greet their return. Vanarsdell offers best meals.
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Nannie K. Hibler
Emilee H. Reid
Winchester
Mt. Sterling
William Botts Obituary and Memorial in Mt Sterling
William Botts 52 died Wednesday from pneumonia in Mt Sterling. He lived in Mt Sterling long after moving from Fleming County and was known for generosity to the poor. He served on the city council, owned a grocery and liquor business, and planned retirement to farm. Funeral at Machpelah Cemetery conducted by Rev. A. H. Hirshman with Mt. Sterling Lodge No. 723 BPOE officiating. He is survived by brothers Dan W. and John T. Botts of Lexington and four half brothers in Fleming County.
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Legion of Friends
William Botts
Great Beyond
Botts
Mr. Botts
Mt. Sterling
Fleming County
Machpelah Cemetery
A. H. Hirshman
B. P. O. Ellis
Dan W
John T. Botts
Lexington
High School Notes Recap From Courtneys Column
Senior class members chosen for class day exercises include Irwin Jackson Stella Stephens Ruth Setters Virginia Watts Emma Botts Queene Rooney and James Van Sant. Pudgie Samuels wins Hoffman medal and ten dollars awarded to sixth graders. Glee Club arrival delayed to 7 15 pm.
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Stoo
Irwin Jackson Fooe
Foscavep
Ues
Stella Stephens i
Ruth Setters
Virginia Watts Fiopue
Sceccchees
Emma Botts
Queene Rooney Grumbler
James van Sant
Hoffman
Chapel
Pudgie Samuels
Offul
Julia Rodman
Glee Club
Literary Society
Redfern
Paquin
Lucille
Poiret
Lelia Harris
Richmond
Glee Club of State University Delights City Audience
The Glee Club from State University performed at the High School Auditorium Friday evening before a large crowd. The chorus and violinist received high praise with soloists noted for rare sweetness. A post show dance followed the excellent program.
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Glee Club
Glee Club of
State University
Holbarn lots sale scheduled at Court House Saturday
A sale of the Holbarn lots is set for Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Court House. The notice calls on interested bidders to attend the formal auction conducted by local authorities.
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Holbarn
Short WillDivides 450 Acre Estate Between Botts Brothers
The Montgomery County Court admits the will of Wm Botts to probate. The entire estate valued around $100 000 comprises a 450 acre farm on the Owingsville pike and personal property. Botts leaves all to his two brothers Dan W Botts and John T Botts of Lexington equally. The will is dated March 28 1914 and witnessed by Botts. John Botts and family plan to move to the farm while John Botts continues his city business.
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Wm. Botts
Montgomery County
Owingsville Pike
Messrs
Dan W
John T. Botts
Lexington
T. William Botts
Mt. Sterling
John ‘S. Botts
Mr. Botts
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Vanarsdell
Hoffman—Insurance
J. M. Hoffman
MR. WM. Botts
Courtney Horton
Lucy Owings
Cially
Julius Caesar
B. F. Keith Vaudeville Company
Will
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