Circuit Court Opens Under Judge Young In Montgomery County
Circuit Court convened with Judge William A. Young on the bench and Commonwealth's Attorney Hamilton in charge. The grand jury was promptly chosen and given duties. Judge Young praised local police and officials for curbing liquor sales and lauded Montgomery County as law abiding. Jurors listed include foreman S. S. Pinney and many others. Court adjourned Tuesday morning at nine.
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William A. Young
Morehead
Commonwealth
Hamilton
Young
Chenault
Seaff
Two Key Steps for City’s Growth: Roads and Cash Payments
Dr. J. F. Lockhart urges the city to invest in the best roads and streets possible with available funds and to adopt a strict cash basis in transactions. He argues these two measures would spur commercial advancement and personal financial turning points, leading the city to blossom.
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J. F. Lockhart
Senffs Buy Building Lot on North Maysville Street
Mr and Mrs G B Senff have purchased a building lot on North Maysville street in the Bigstaff addition and will shortly begin the erection of a home.
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G. B. Senff
North Maysville Street
Bigstaff Addition
All kinds bulk garden seed at Greenwade's
Garden seed available in bulk at Greenwade's with phone contact numbers 85 and 100 for orders and inquiries.
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Greenwade’s
Greenwade
Birth of a Nation to Open Two Day Table Theatre Run
D W Griffiths Birth of a Nation opens next Monday for a two day engagement at the Table Theatre. The metropolitan production includes two baggage cars of equipment a symphonic orchestra and a traveling company of fifty. The play covers 150 years of history from Lincoln to Reconstruction and features the Klan and a double romance in its final scenes.
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D. W. Griffith
Table Theatre
Thomas Dixon
Mr. Griffith
Lincoln
Lee
Grant
Sheran
Petersburg
Appomatox
Ford
South
Klu Klux Klan
We May Expect Yellow Newsprint Soon
The Climax-Madisonian notes paper shortages will reduce issue size to four pages this week. It says the country paper supply is low and only limited mills can supply. more papers may print on yellow paper in the near future.
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Climax
Madisonian
Richmond
Kentucky
Pinney Accepts Agency for Overland Car
Mr. 8. S. Pinney has accepted the agency for the nationally advertised Overland car and will demonstrate its superiority over other moderate priced autos. Fully equipped with electric starter and lights and demountable rims the machine is described as highly desirable. Pinney is portrayed as a hustler and the agency is said to be in capable hands.
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8. S. Pinney
Fine colt sold by Maple Hill Farm to Ed Willis
Maple Hill Farm sold an 11 month old yearling colt to Ed Willis for Foushee Bros of Lexington. Dam Baronette by Baron Wilkes. The colt trots well and can show about a 2:25 clip led by a horse. Price known to exceed $1,000. The Advocate for printing.
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Maple Hill Farm
Ed Willis
Foushee Bros
Lexington
Peter Montgomery
Baron Wilkes
Home Coming Week Proposed Across Kentucky
A call emerges for a statewide Home Coming Week to bring Kentuckians who moved away back to their roots. Winchester papers propose late May or early June for the gathering, encouraging visits to Winchester Lexington and Louisville and hoping counties unite to make it a grand regional event.
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Kentucky
Winchester
Lexington
Louisville
Stallion Show Scheduled At Montgomery County Fair Grounds
The regular April Stallion Show will be held next Monday at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds with a large turnout expected. If the Advocate prints the half tone of a horse, the owner will receive the write up free of charge.
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Montgomery County Fair
For Sale Three Dwellings at Federal Heights Notice
Three dwellings at Federal Heights offered for sale individually or as a group. Includes a three story brick business house on corner lots at Main and Bank streets. Ring numbers 107, 701, or 484 listed.
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Federal Heights
Bank
Horses and Livestock Draw Crowds at Owingsville Court Sale
A large crowd gathered for the Owingsville County Court sale showing many horses and mules with few sales. Hogs mainly sows and pigs sold well though a touch below the prior court. Young cattle attracted high asking prices and sold at widely varying prices.
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Owingsville
C O Railroad Sold to Creditors at Owingsville Olympia Run
The C O railroad from Owingsville to Olympia six and a half miles was sold by the Master Commissioner to satisfy a debt to Citizens' Committee and bondholders for 6800 dollars. J J Lacy represented creditors as the sole bidder. the property was appraised at 10000 dollars. Sale to be confirmed at May circuit term, with repairs and new rolling stock to restore operation.
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Owingsville
Olympia
Citizens’ Committee
J. J. Lacy
Heinz Barrel Sauer Kraut sale notice
Heinz Barrel Sauer Kraut advertised at four cents per barrel through Greenwade.
Saddle Horse Breeders Association Reelects Officers
At the annual meeting at the Seelbach Hotel Louisville Gen. John B. Castleman was re elected President and Claude M Thomas of Paris was reelected Vice President. Bluegrass members Allie G Jones John M Collins and Claude M Thomas attended from North Middletown Paris and Louisville.
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American Saddle Horse Breeders’ Association
Seelbach Hotel
Louisville
Claude M. Thomas
Paris
John B. Castleman
Allie G. Jones
John M. Collins
North Middletown
Farm Sold Near Kiddville Pike To Thompson
George Holmes sold his nine acre farm with improvements on the Kiddville pike four miles from the city to James R. Thompson of this county. Price paid was 1300 dollars cash. Holmes and family will hold a personal property sale and move to Canada around early May to pursue farming there.
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George Holmes
James R. Thompson
Kiddville Pike
Mr. Holmes
Canada
For Rent Five Room Cottage on Harrison Avenue
Rental notice for a five room cottage on Harrison avenue. Describes good neighbors and instructs to apply to Vanarsdell & Co.
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Harrison Avenue
Vanarsdell & Co
Humphries Not Killed in Oklahoma Incident
A misreported death in Oklahoma caused family distress before word arrived that the man named Humphries was alive. The affected family includes Mr. C. B. Humphries of this city who had feared a fatal outcome.
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Humphries
Oklahoma
C. 8S. Iumphries
For Rent Two Small Dwellings Rooms
Two small dwellings offer a furnished room and an unfurnished room for rent. Call ring 107 or 701 or 484 for details.
Money to Loan on Farm Lands at Varied Rates
A. Hoffman and Son advertise loans on farm lands with rates of 5 percent for 3 years and 5 and 6 percent for 5 7 or 10 year terms. The loan amount and term determine the interest rate.
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A. Hoffman & Son
Diamonds rise as mining stalls under British order
Diamonds have increased in value by 20 to 30 percent as British government restricts owners from securing explosives. South African mining work is practically suspended, with claims that prices will rise further.
Sauer Kraut Taste Test Sparks Local Buzz
Greenwade touts Sauer Kraut at four dollars per hundred as best ever, prompting shopper intrigue and curiosity about quality and value.
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Greenwade
First Service Held at New Baptist Church
The first service in the new Baptist church was held Sunday morning in the Sunday School rooms with splendid attendance. It is hoped the main building will be completed in a few weeks. Under Rev. J. Wilson, the church has made splendid progress in the last two years.
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New Baptist Church
J. §. Wilson
Notice to creditors of the late W. B. Greene
All persons having claims against the late W. B. Greene will please present same properly proven for consideration to Mrs. W. B. Greene.
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W. B. Greene
Seed Gift From Congressman Fields Highlights Home Flower Appeal
A small sack of flower seed from Congressman W. J. Fields is offered to subscribers. The note emphasizes flowers as a key enhancer of home beauty and appeal.
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W. J. Fields
Lost locket found near Mr Prewitt residence and Post Office
An old fashioned locket is found between the residence of Mr. C. R. Prewitt and the Post Office. The finder should leave it at the Advocate office to claim a reward.
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C. R. Prewitt
Advocate Office
Delightful Meeting At Presbyterian Church Planned Year
The congregational meeting at the Presbyterian church last Wednesday evening was well attended and plans were formulated for the work for the coming year.
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Presbyterian Church
Cottage on Holt Avenue Water and Gas Service
Apply to L. W. Lee for water and gas service at a Holt Avenue cottage. Contact via phone 660- or visit the listed address 41-21.
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Holt Avenue
Water and Gas
L.W. Lee
Mexico and US border talks on altered war aims and Villa pursuit
Washington reports improved border conditions and dispelled withdrawal rumors as Gen Gabriel Gavira signals Mexican government efforts to chase Villa unassisted. Gen Scott says expeditionary forces will end once Villa bands are dispersed after a 70 000 strong force. A train wreck near Sombrerte kills and injures over eighty. Garden seeds advertised by Greenwade's.
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Washington
Villa
Mexico
Juarez
Gabriel Gavira
Carranza
Scott
Vila
Sombrerete
Committee to Meet to Fix State Convention Time
Chairman W Hager calls Democratic State Central and Executive Committee to meet in Louisville Friday to set the time and place of the state convention that will select delegates to the National Convention.
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W. Hager
Democratic State Central and Executive Committee
Louisville
House for Rent on North Maysville Street
Two story house with a pleasant garden and yard available for rent on North Maysville Street. Apply to John W. Jones. Also note advertised item: No better Kraut made than Heinz, 4e per lb at Greenwade's.
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North
Maysville St
John W. Jones
Heinz
Greenwade
Local Buyer Acquires Franklin Touring Car
Mr. R. C. Gatewood purchased and had delivered a handsome Franklin touring car. White's advertises large size cans Petit Pois Peas at 20 cents.
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R. C. Gatewood
White's
Doctor buys three passenger Scripps Booth car
Dr. C. W. Compton purchased a three passenger Scripps Booth automobile after trading in his Oakland touring car. The dealer, S. P. Greenwade, paid the highest market price for country produce.
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C. W. Compton
Scripp’s Booth
Dr. Compton
Oakland
Montgomery County High Plans May 16 Closing Exercises
The Montgomery County High School will hold Class Day on the morning of May 16 at the Chapel on Holt avenue and Graduating Exercises that evening at the Christian Church. Six graduates are Nellie Guilfoile Gertrude Guilfoile Julia Wyatt Willard McGuire Frank Robbins and Breckinridge Horton with Nellie Guilfoile as president and Gertrude Guilfoile as secretary. Imperial Orchestra of Lexington conducted by Bruce Reynolds will provide music. The year was highly successful and the building was taxed to capacity.
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Montgomery County
Holt Avenue
Christian Church
Nellie Guilfoile
Gertrude Guilfoile
Julia Wyatt
Messrs
Willard McGuire
Frank Robbins
Breckinridge Horton
Imperial Orchestra
Lexington
Bruce Reynolds
Democratic Prosperity In The Lexington Leader Says Tariffs Debate
The Lexington Leader argues current business conditions stay strong with high prices and ample cash, while Republicans blame Democratic tariff policy and push for protection. The Tlemingsburg Times-Democrat quips on consistency. Onion sets and garden seeds advertised at Vanarsdell's.
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Lexington Leader
Dun
Tlemingsburg
Vanarsdell’s
Court Day Dinner by Young People Missionary Society
The Young People's Missionary Society of the Methodist church hosts a Court Day Dinner in the Julian Building next Monday. Invites all to patronize the event and enjoy value for money.
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Young People’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Julian Building
Parcel Post Party Ad Sparks Civic Promises
The Advocate urges readers to watch for the Parcel Post party advertisement as a key civic notice. Promises of improved services and community benefits accompany the campaign while details remain under printing.
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Parcel Post Party
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Circuit Court
Grand Jury
S. Pinney
Foreman
W.&. Lloyd
R. Q. Drake
J. M. Conroy
G.W. Palmeter
Clifton Bush
Dan J. Prewitt
Radway George
A. B. Oldham
W. B. Calvert
Arthur Jacobs
Alvin Ratliff
Petit Jury
S. M. Newmeyer
Marshall Myers
Price Calk
C. B. Hainline
W. H. Wright
Peter Greenwade
Elijah Coons
J. H. McCormick
A.8. Hart
Dillard Hazelrigg
Henry Maher
J. P. Sullivan
Robin Lockridge
J. F. Grooms
Wm. Howell
Seth Combs
J. R. Crear
Matt Ford
W. N. Hiler
Dan P
Sells Fine Colt
the Advocate For Printing
W. A. Sutton & Son
MT. Sterling, KY
Grand Old State
Owingsville Court
C. & O. Railroad
Ers
Franklin
S. P. Greenwade
County High
T. K. Barnes & Sons
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