April Court Cattle Sale Lingers as Prices Hold Steady
About 1,500 cattle listed with generally good quality but slow trade as buyers balk at higher prices. Notable sales include 1 000-lb steers at 5.5c to 5.4c, 1 350-lb steers at 6c, and 750-lb cows at 4.5c. Mule market strong with several mules sold from 125 to 400 dollars. jacks and younger stock also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Skidmore
Chas. Stafford
Geo. Halsey
D. C. Cleveland
Cynthiana
Sam Stuaythram
Lucien Bridgeforth
Jas. Scobee
Hughes & Murphy
A. Stone
Bath County
Forrest Vanhouse
Jno
Greenwade
Early County History Highlights from 1798 to 1855
Indebted to Mr. Robert Gay for a retrospective of Kentucky lore. Events span 1798 crow and squirrel cull laws, 1812 wolf compensation, 1825 Henry Clay effigy, 1833 Prichard case, 1836 cataract cure, 1839 whiskey price limits, 1850 giant thigh bone report and Andrew Brand death, 1855 slave values and Louisville horse exhibit, plus 1854 famine impact on Clark county cattle.
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Robert Gay
Kentucky
Henry Clay
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Benjamin R Prichard
Montgomery County
Elizabethtown Register
Hardin County
Andrew Brand
Albany
New York
Clark
Death Angel Claims George W Berkley at 85
George W Berkley, 85, native of the county and long time Methodist, died last Tuesday. He leaves a wife and daughter Miss Nancye Berkley. Funeral held Friday at 10 AM at the Methodist Church with Rev B Horton officiating. burial in Machpelah cemetery.
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George W. Berkley
Mr. Berkley
Methodist Church
Nancye Berkley
B. ©. Horton
Machpelah
Ladies Slippers Line Comes to Mt Sterling
To the Ladies. The most complete line of ladies and children slippers ever brought to Mt. Sterling. All colors styles and widths. Punch and Graves.
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Mt. Sterling
Punch & Graves
The Shoe Man Brunner Promotes Red Cross Oxfords
J H Brunner shopkeeper promotes Red Cross oxfords and pumps as a classy market production. His appeal highlights quality footwear and charitable aspects during the period.
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RED Cross
J. H. Brunner
Merchant Greenwade Wins Prizes at Lexington Dog Show
P Greenwade and Travis Wyatt entered two Scotch terriers in Lexington Dog Show. Greenwade took a silver cup, one blue ribbon in the reserved list, four seconds and one third in various classes. Flossie G. and Roger were admired. show praised for strong entries and lively attendance.
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P.greenwade
Travis (Monk) Wyatt
Lexington
Variety Store ads for glassware at Bank Street
The Variety Store at 40 Bank Street lists cut glass tumblers 60 cents per set plain tumblers 20 cents per set and deco rated Chipaware from five to six cents per piece acessórios include.
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Tf Bank Street
Easter services fill Mt Sterling churches with praise
Easter was fittingly observed in Mt Sterling with strong attendance at morning services. Music was praised as the best in years and churches were bright with flowers. Evening services across several churches drew good crowds.
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Mt. Sterling
Greene candidate for Clerk of the Court of Appeals visits city
Mr. R L Bob Greene a candidate for Clerk of the Court of Appeals spent Monday in the city shaking hands with acquaintances. He was described as affable and expected to run an excellent race.
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R. L
Bob) Greene
the Court of Appeals
Greene
Madison Chief Sold to John D. Rose for 750
L. E. Griggs sold four year old stallion Madison Chief to John D. Rose of Wolfe county for 750. Madison Chief, sired by Bour bon Chief 976, carries the notable Chief lineage with prize winning ancestors including Montgomery Chief, Bourbon King, Emerald Chief and Bourbon Prince. Rose aims to improve local stock and promote the Chief strain across nearby counties.
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L. E. Griggs
John D. Rose
Wolfe County
Madison Chief
Mr. Rose
Bourbon Knight
J. H. Gillaspie
Mt. Sterling
Bourbon Chief
Acquittal in Tipton Killing Case Dominates Circuit Court
Jas. Tipton was acquitted in the killing of Clint Allen with A. Floyd Byrd aiding the prosecution. The Commonwealth case against Mike Gibbons for killing Walter Allen continued to the September term. Magowan v Chesapeake and Ohio R R yielded a 1037 dollar verdict for livestock damage. Chandler fined fifty dollars for malicious cutting. Keith guilty of forging a writing with an indeterminate sentence of one to five years. Dockets were light as adjournment occurred May 1, with court to meet for two days.
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Jas. Tipton
Clint Allen
A. Floyd Byrd
the Commonwealth
Mike Gibbons
Walter Allen
Jas. R. Magowan
Chesapeake & Ohio R. R
Robert Chandler
John Boyd
Keith
Doug
Morgan to Present Stereoptical Lectures in Court House
Rev. Carey E. Morgan of Paris will present three stereoptical lectures at the Court House on April 24 25 and 27. He will show 300 large pictures and recount his travels in The Sea and the Desert The Holy Land and The Alps and their Neighbors. Season tickets cost 50 cents single admission. Tickets available at White's Drug Store and through school children.
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Carey E. Morgan
Paris
Palestine
Europe
Court House
Desert
Holy Land
Alps
Bro. Morgan
White’s
For Rent Electrically Operated Vacuum Cleaner
Electrically operated vacuum cleaner with attachments for walls draperies upholstery bedding and more available for $1.50 per night. Plugs into any electric light socket. More powerful than hand power machines and requires no labor. Phone 4 and see Luther Redman at Light office.
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Luther Redman
Notice of Personal Debt Responsibility
I will not be responsible for any debts made against me unless made by me in person or by written order. This notice takes effect at once. 4021 Henry P. Reid.
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Henry P. Reid
Stallion Show Draws 1600 at Montgomery County Fair Grounds
The Montgomery County Fair Grounds hosted a large horse show last Monday with about 1,600 attendees. Horses from Bourbon and Bath counties, and many Montgomery entries, drew considerable attention including Black McDonald and Kentucky Bourbon among others, while buyers and riders admired grafted Percherons and fine saddle horses.
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Montgomery County Fair Grounds
Bourbon
Bath
Montgomery County
Price Offer on Hour Vanars Dell
A fragment notes interest in pricing for Hour Vanars Dell products. Indicates contact for more details and potential purchase.
Atlantic City Contest Attracts Growing Candidate Interest
The Atlantic City Trip contest draws increasing numbers of candidates who are urged to fill the coupon and mail promptly to help a girl win a vacation at a premier summer resort.
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Atlantic City
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April Court
J. L. Faulkner
G. W. Davis
Iowa
Mr. Faulkner
Early County History
Benjamin W. Dudley
Lewis County
Louisville
Clark County
Bright
Winn Street
Georgia
Markland & Jackson
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Vanarsdell’s
Circuit Court
Emerald Ray
Ray Moss
Greenbriar Stock Farm
Star Emerald
C. B. Dale
Lone Pine Stock Farm
Black McDonald
Alvin Myers
Black McDonald Stock Farm
R. B. Young
Walnut Grove Stock Farm
Mr. Young
Young
Rex
White Bros
Clarence White
Sterling
J. Thornton
Hinkston Stock Farm
N. B. Young
Prince OF
India
P. L. Hensley
Alcego
Judge Barr
Albert O
Happy Todd
J. Malcom Forbes
J. R. Magowan
J. Malcomb Forbes
Mainleaf
Sim Axworthy
Richard Curtis
Earl Chief
Jno. C. Sumpter
Emeraldine
Reynold Letton
Lettonia Stock Farm
Paris, Ky
Crown Prince
Ollie S. Sanderson
Sharpsburg, Ky
Locanda
W. A. Bacon
Maplehurst Farm
C. R. Walls
Little Rock, Ky
the Doctor
Collins & Redman
North Middletown, Ky
Gay King
Young Brother
S. C. Carpenter
Millersburg, Ky
Emory
J. O. Hedges
North
Middletown
Grregory, Gilky
L.grand, JR
H. 5. Bittenger
Preston
Forrest Denmark
Woodford Stock Farm
McDonald Chief
Jno. S. Wyatt
Cloud King
Golden King
Emerald Chief Stock Farm
Sam Twister
M. B. French
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