Montana Home Girls Offer to Join U S Navy
Helena Independent notes two Montana women offering naval service. Catherine Calk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Price, homesteader and ranch operator now with stenography work for the State Legislature and its Auditor's office. Elizabeth Tristehman also seeks enlistment. first Montanans to volunteer, Kentuckian connection cited. Status of acceptance unavailable at press time.
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Helena
Montana
Seery of
Navy Daniels
Sam’s Navy
Catherine Calk
Calk
Elizabeth Tristehman
Street Improvement Project On Howard Avenue Announced
The city plans to repair the alley from Howard avenue and put it in good condition. James Richards has had workers at the site for several days and will continue until the task is completed. A sidewalk will be built on the east side, a much needed improvement for frequent users of the thoroughfare.
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Howard Avenue
Etor James Richards
Navy recruiting party to visit this city in May
Government announces a recruiting party will visit this city on May 28 to interest young men in joining the Navy. The party will return soon after to examine volunteers who wish to enlist in the naval service.
Mrs H R Prewitt Seeks Jersey Cream For Sale
Local vendor Mrs H R Prewitt offers Jersey cream for sale. Name and contact details not specified in the readable text. This brief notice indicates a dairy product listing in a neighborhood market.
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H. R. Prewitt
Jersey
New Deacons Are Ordained at Baptist Church
Five young men were ordained as deacons at a Baptist church in the city on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Motley of Winchester and Rev. J. W. Black of Morehead preached, with Rev. J. B. Wilson leading the ordination prayer. The ordination names J. C. Graves, J. W. Hedden Jr., G. C. Anderson, E. A. Flynn, and Tandy Chenault.
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Baptist Church
Motley
Winchester
J. W. Black
Morehead
Wilson
Messrs
J. C. Graves
J. W. Hedden,Jr
G. C. Anderson
E. A. Flynn
Tandy Chenault
Eggs very high at local market says Sullivan
Local poultryman G. D. Sullivan reports eggs have reached record levels for April in his 21 years in business. He recalls shipping a carload to New York for 24 cents a dozen, while current prices in the city range from 30 to 31 cents per dozen.
Missing electric vacuum cleaner prompt for return
Fall or winter rental led to an unreturned electric vacuum cleaner. The note asks the finder to contact Ken tucky Utilites Co. office at phone 4 or respond to Luther Redmond at 43-31 to arrange return.
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Kentucky Utilites Co
Luther Redmond
For Sale Buggy in Good Condition
A buggy offered for sale in good condition is listed under the name K. N. DeHaven.
Too Many Saloons Reported in Lexington Census
The Herald counts 105 saloons in Lexington with 557 men idling in bars and 164 helped by liquor sales. The piece argues for action to curb idleness in a “wet” city and notes similar conditions elsewhere in the state.
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Lexington
Herald
Seed distribution dashes hopes for long lasting supply
Congressman W J Fields sent a large sack of garden seed on Friday that served recipients only through Saturday and Monday. The seed from Senator Beckham advertised earlier lasted less than six hours, prompting gratitude for the timely gifts and the belief they may ease the high cost of living.
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W. J. Fields
Beckham
Road work begins on Levee pike resurfacing project
Contractors Tipton and McAlister opened a quarry on Geo W Anderson Sr's farm on the Levee pike. They set a steam drill and rock crusher and began crushing rock for resurfacing the Levee turnpike under the supervision of the State Engineer from the Road Department.
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Tipton & McAlister
Geo. W. Anderson
Levee Pike
Pendleton Postpones War and Prophesy Lecture
Mr D L Pendleton opened his lecture Sunday night at the Christian church to a large audience. He began the talk on war and prophesy on Sunday the 14th but ran short on time and will continue Sunday evening. He is described as a deep thinker and scholar and his remarks impressed the audience.
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D. L. Pendleton
The
Christian Church
Pddleton
Blind Man Johnson Dies After Long Illness
Thomas M. Johnson, a lifelong blind resident, died Monday at the home of Joe Swartz after a lengthy illness. His body will be transported to Lexington for burial. He was a widower, his wife having died several years ago.
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Thomas M. Johnson
Joe Swartz
Johnson
Lexington
Mr. Johnson
Red Cross Organizes Montgomery County Chapter
The Montgomery County Chapter of the American Red Cross Society was formed with ten charter members. Col. A. W. Hamilton elected Chairman, Mrs. Robert H. Winn Vice Chairman, Mrs. Mary Crawford Bassett Secretary, and Mr. R. H. Lane Treasurer. A membership drive will begin, with Mrs. George Hunt from Lexington addressing interested locals at the Rest Rooms Thursday at 2:30.
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Montgomery County
American Red Cross Society
Col
A. W. Hamilton
Robert H. Winn
Mary Crawford Bassett
R. H. Lane
George Hunt
Lexington
Captain Strossman Chosen Leader of Minute Men
Mr. W. H. Strossman Jr. was unanimously selected as Captain of the Mr. Sterling Minute Men at last Tuesday's meeting. The appointment is described as unimprovable.
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W. H. Strossman, Jr
Conclave of Kentucky Knight Templars Set in Covington
The Grand Commandery of Kentucky Knight Templars will hold its annual conclave in Covington on May 16 and 17. A number of Knights Templar from the state are expected to attend.
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Grand Commandery of
Kentucky
Covington
Government buys colts for three year term stallion Young Bill
A government official with a veterinarian bought three year old colts in the city on Monday. Each head cost 150 dollars. The stallion Young Bill now stands under Mr. B F Herriott's ownership.
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Young Bill
B. F. Herriott
Dr. R. E. May Buys North Sycamore Home
Dr. R. E. May purchases the fine bungalow of Dr. Ollie Clarke on North Sycamore Street and will move in soon. The residence is described as one of the prettiest in the city with price not disclosed.
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R. E. May
Ollie Clarke
Sycamore Street
Price Private
John W Jones Attends Kentucky Optometrists Convention
Mr. John W. Jones is in Louisville this week attending the convention of the Kentucky Association of Optometrists.
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John W. Jones
Louisville
The
Kentucky Association of Optometerists
Pushing Street Work Speeds Up Carey Reed Project
The Carey Reed Company mobilizes many workers on urban street improvements this year. A Lexington truck and concrete mixer arrive to speed hauling and mixing on Sycamore Street, as supply delays had hampered progress. F P Soloman oversees the project and aims for rapid completion.
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Carey-Reed Company
Lexington
Sycamore Street
F. P. Soloman
Big Lexington Racing Meet Draws 700 Horses
The Lexington meet starts Saturday with over seven hundred horses entered. Purses are the largest in years, promising strong class fields. Many residents will travel to the track to attend this major event.
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Lexington
Government Plants Shrubs and Flowers at Post Office Lawn
A landscape gardener with a crew has been busy for several days setting out trees and shrubs on the lawn of the Post Office building. Some praise the improvement for its beauty, while others think the Bluegrass lawn was already attractive and could not be improved.
Send Horses to Lexington by Nat B Young and J R Magowan
Nat B Young Jr sent three trotting bred colts to Lexington for Ed Willis to train this summer. Magowan also sent one colt to the same trainer. Young reports excellent luck with his recent youngsters.
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Nat. B. Young, Jr
Lexington
Ed. Willis
Mr.Young
J. R. Magowan
Star Planing Mill Co Seeks Wagon Horse Trade
A gentle buggy horse is offered, with option to exchange for a good wagon horse, as stated by Star Planing Mill Co.
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Star Planing Mill Co
Young Couple Is Married In Local Ceremony
Miss Mattie Pangburn, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C G Pangburn, wed J Courtney Horton son of Mr and Mrs James Horton at the Pangburn residence with Rev Clyde Darsie officiating. The couple left for a ten day bridal trip north and east and will reside on Samuels avenue in a home once Mary Wood Rice.
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Mattie Pangburn
C. G. Pangburn
J. Courtney Horton
James Horton
Pangburn
Clyde Darsie
Christian Church
Lexington
Mary Wood Rice
Samuels Avenue
Anderson Sells Lambs and Wool to County Dealers
Mr. Grover C. Anderson sold 700 to 1000 ewes of lambs at 13.50 to Oscar M. Chand ler of Bath county with deliveries in June July and August. He also sold 3000 pounds of wool at 55 cents to T. M. Greene for Leslie Combs of Fayette county.
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Grover C. Anderson
Oscar M. Chandler
Bath County
Anderson
T. M. Greene
Leslie Combs
Fayette County
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U. S. Navy
K. N. DeHaven
W. A. Sutton & Son
MT. Sterling, KY
RED Cross
Strossman
Tabe Theatre
Judy & Gay
Lessees
Christine Mayo
Miss Mayo
Robert W. Chambers
Anita Stewart
Philippi
Mr. Horton
Government Postal Service
Farmers Tobacco Warehouse Co
Anderson Sells Lambs
Hoffman
Philippa
Hearst Pathe News
Marie Doro
Pearl White
Lew Fields
Man
Wallace Reid and
Cleo Ridgely
Bessie Eyton
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