Local social notes from Bourbon county and nearby towns
Mrs. Wm. Guilfoile visits her son James in Cincinnati and many residents travel for visits, business, or court. Names include Shropshire in Lexington, Coleman to Ashland, Turner and Parks in Winchester, Lloyd in Louisville, Coyle in Winchester, Young in Owingsville, and others attending circuits, conventions, or family visits in Kentucky and adjoining states. The Farmers' Warehouse Company builds in Lexington and Winchester, with local shoe dealer Brunner promoting Red Cross footwear.
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Mrs. Wm. Guilfoile
Son
James
Cincinnati
Cap Identifies Pickpocket Gang In St Petersburg
A German organist in St Petersburg found gold purses in his pockets after wearing a cap from a gang of cooperating pickpockets. Investigators traced the cap to a tailor who made fifteen identical caps from English cloth, revealing how the thief dropped purses into the next pocket. The cap exposed the gang and led to arrests.
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St. Petersburg
Proved Honesty Quote Highlights Government Trust
A reader asserts faith in government honesty while noting they have bought postage stamps for years without being cheated. The exchange contrasts distrust with personal experience of reliable government services. The remark reflects public opinion on government integrity and consumer trust.
Manure Removal Offered by P Greenwade
Community notice from P Greenwade offering manure removal service by telephone, inviting locals to call 100 for pickup and disposal.
Wanted A light low swung Doctor's Buggy or Phaeton
Classified notice requests a light low swung Doctor's Buggy or Phaeton in good repair. Respondent to address Lock Box 301 Mt Sterling Ky 412. Also notes Vanarsdell's offers lettuce fresh daily.
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Mt. Sterling
Local Notables Report Health Updates After Operations
Mr J D Hazelrigg shows little change in health. Mrs Leo Games recovering well after surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington and may be discharged soon. R E Runch, clothing merchant, ill at home but improving. J Q Stephens walked downtown Monday for first time in weeks. Mrs P O Andrews, wife of Government officer, improving under Dr Harness and Dr Shirley after Friday operation. L T Chiles resting nicely after serious Louisville operation.
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Leo Games
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington
R. E. ‘Runch
P. O. Andrews
Harness and
Shirley
L. T. Chiles
Louisville
Births in Middlesboro Heir Named Woodson Cockrell
Friday morning in Middlesboro Mr and Mrs Chenault Cockrell welcomed a baby boy christened Woodson Chenault Cockrell.
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Middlesboro
Mrs. Chenault Cockrell
Woodson Chenault Cockrell
Desert Weapons In Desert Camp Supplying Turkish Troops
A Tripoli correspondent notes a vast array of arms in a distant camp including a chassepot rifle, double barreled shotgun, Crusader’s sword, inlaid scimitar, Moorish dagger and an automatic pistol. He says the desert feeds Turkish soldiers as it once fed them.
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Tripoli
London Express
Turkey
Sermon on A Modern Problem Its Ancient Solution
The Methodist church will hold next Sunday morning worship with a sermon titled A Modern Problem Its Ancient Solution. All members friends and well wishers are invited to attend as the pastor addresses a vital question in many minds.
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Methodist Church
Chinese Christian Students' Association Holds Hartford Convention
Miss Ruby Sia leads North American Chinese Christian Students' Association gathering in Hartford Connecticut. She studies at Baltimore Woman's College and edits Chinese Students' Monthly. Attending were Mrs Samuel Wong and Miss Mabel Ching Kau, Hawaiʻi-born graduates of Honolulu Normal School and longtime Hawaii educators.
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Ruby Sia
Chinese Christian Students’ Association
North America
Hartford
Chicago Heiress Holds a Distinct Local Position
In a brief city note, a Chicago heiress attracts attention for her unusual status within the town. The snippet hints at a social dynamic centered on her prominence. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
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Chicago
Off For Honduras
Mr. Johnson Young of this city has left Owingsville after disposing of his local business interests and will depart Friday for Ceiba in Spanish Honduras to join the United Fruit Co. He previously worked with the company at Boca Del Toro in Panama and will manage a large banana plantation. He is described as an industrious and worthy young man with good prospects ahead.
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Johnson Young
Owingsville
Ceiba
Honduras
United Fruit Co
Young
Bocas del Toro
Panama
For Sale Automatic Shotgun in Splendid Shape
Classified notice announces an automatic shotgun for sale in fine condition. Interested buyers are instructed to apply at this office. 41-21.
Manure Removal Note Cited by S P Greenwade
A brief record notes willingness to remove manure with a signed comment by S P Greenwade, indicating a straightforward local matter.
Ringo Plans New Fountain and Parlor Upgrades
Mr. H. M. Ringo is removing the old soda fountain and laying a new tile floor as part of extensive improvements. The enhanced parlor is expected to be ready this week with a beautiful fountain expected to arrive later in the week, making the establishment a premier soft drink parlor on this side of Louisville.
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H. M. Ringo
The Raven at Taft’s White House Door
A Boston Globe verse humor piece imagines a raven perched on a bust of Teddy Roosevelt above the White House door. The speaker asks the bird who will win the National Convention and whether four more years are possible, only to hear the bird croak “Theodore.”
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White House
Teddy
Theodore
I. P. Morse
The
Boston Globe
For Rent Suburban and Downtown Homes with Gardens
For rent two residences with large gardens and a stable available in suburb and downtown areas. A large garden is offered for shared use. For property rental or purchase inquiries contact T. F. Rogers and Son at headquarters.
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T. F. Rogers & Son
Chili Supper Honoring Guests at Holt Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs G Y Triplett entertained Miss Anna Moss Mrs Iva Wood and Messrs S P Greenwade and T S Nelligan Thursday evening at their Holtave home for a delightful chili supper in a warm social gathering with neighbors and friends.
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G. Y. Triplett
Anna Moss
Iva Wood
S. P. Greenwade
T. S. Nelligan
Holtave
Ralston Shoes Earn Praise in Reader Feedback
A reader comments positively on the new Ralston Shoes, praising style and comfort. The note expresses enthusiasm for the footwear and signals broad approval among shoppers.
Pumps in Satin and Patent Kid in Red Cross Models
The Shoe Man J. H. Brunner offers satin, patent kid, tan, gun metal and Nubuck pumps in Red Cross models priced at 3.50 and 4 dollars.
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Red Cross
J. H. Brunner
Locust Street Paving Affects Produce Delivery on Maysville
While Locust street is paved, produce will be received on Maysville street opposite I. F. Tabb's 40 to E. T. Reis.
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Locust Street
Maysville Street
I. F. Tabb
E. T. Reis
Montgomery County Fair Offers Large Gold Premiums for Horses
The Montgomery County Fair announces special premiums for saddle and harness horses and suckling colts payable in gold. Suckling Colt Stake pays 350 dollars. Combined Saddle and Harness 250. Five gaited 250. Light Harness 200. Roadster 250. Premiums close May 10.
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Montgomery County Fair
Mt. Sterling Fair
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Duerson’s Drug Store
Court St
Jas. K. Shropshire
R. L. Coleman
Ashland
H. B. Turner
Cecil Parks
Winchester
Louise Lloyd
Grace Coyle
Mr. Johnson Young
Mr. Younger Osborne
City
VU. G. Hadden
W. C. Moore
Nancy McCoy
R.E. Punch
Juelda Conner
Fannie Goodpaster
Eugene Minihan
Robert Young
Pineville
Maggie Young
Filmore Osborne
T. Newton Duff
Fayette County
J. M. Stevenson
Clayton Howell
Bourbon County
T. H. Greenwade
Florida
Robert Catlett
W. R. Knight
Sharpsburg
G. H. Strother
Leslie McCormick
Lewis Apperson
John A. Judy
Annie Thompson
Newport
Rev. Thompson
This
J. M. Isola
B. G. Nunnelley
Gualveston, Texas
Mrs. W. P. Apperson
Katherine Sewell
Oldtown
Maine
Claude Paxton
R. H. White
State Board of Pharmacists
W. L. Killpatrick
Mason County
CO. N. Bolinger
G. C. Anderson
Stanford
E. P. Woods
Prather Harrison
Emily Robinson
Messrs
Harry Lockridge
O. Wood
W. Hoffman Wood
Mary C. Dikob
W. Q. Stephens
Shreveport
Mrs. J. S. Bogie
Hot Springs
Mr. Bogie
Farmers’ Warehouse Company
R. R. Whitsett
C. C. Chenault
F. P. Boyd
J. O. Greene
P. Greenwade
Vanarsdell’s
Kerr
Elanr
Tra
J. D. Hazelrigg
J. Q. Stephens
Desert Weapons
Taft
McDonald Bros
Tyr
Chili Party
Ralston
H. G. Hoffman
State Mutual Life Assurance Company of
Worcester
Massachusetts
Mt. Sterling, Ky
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