Grant Birthday Remembered as Nation Celebrates Historian of War
On the centennial of Ulysses S. Grant the nation honors the Civil War general noted for magnanimity toward the South and a statesmanlike postwar approach. His legacy includes honoring Lincoln and aiding veterans with constructive acts like preserving horses for agriculture.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Sherman
Butler
Mason and Dixon
Lee
Abe
Lincoln
South
Buckner
Coun
Piave
Judge Hurst Asked To Leave the Bench
Sentiment in Jackson Breathitt county favors change of venue for murder trials of 13 defendants tied to the Clayhole election fight. Critics say justice demands removal after proposals to free defendants and claims that the killings and wider hardships require punishment. Judge Hurst has refused to vacate or grant a venue change.
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Jackson
Breathitt County
Clayhole
Sam P. Hurst
Hurst
Fresh Produce and Meats at Local Market Daily
The market lists a wide range of produce including new potatoes beans beets crooked-neck squash onions peas rhubarb celery lettuce tomatoes and berries. Meat selections feature dressed chickens lamb fries sweetbreads brains pork chops veal chops and porterhouse steaks plus home-killed country hams. H. & E. Domino and Franklin sugar six fifty per hundred cash. Complete line of high grade canned goods at reasonable prices.
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Domino and Franklin
Decorator Norman Brockway Returns From Morehead
Norman Brockway a decorator of class has returned from Morehead where he contracted to decorate interiors for Judge Allie Young Mrs Hans and Mrs Snyder in a local project of notable scope and taste.
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Norman Brockway
Morehead
Allie Young
Hans
Snyder
Grant Took Richmond As South Reconciles
The Louisville Times notes General Grant as a fine soldier and lovable man while declaring the South has forgotten its ancient animosity, saying reconciliation hastened by his leadership after the capture of Richmond.
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Grant
Richmond
South
General Grant
Louisville Times
Lexington Races Kick Off Spring Meeting in Lexington
Lexington’s spring racing meeting begins Saturday with a strong turnout of fans already arriving. Hotels expect full capacity for two weeks as Secretary Frank Dunn sets up room booths to aid housing for transient racing men at the Kentucky Racing Association oval. The opening meet will feature an unusually strong 3-year-old class with many Derby candidates making debuts, promising a larger field and keener competition.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Frank Dunn
Board of Commerce
Kentucky Racing Association
Dunn
Cornwell Grocery Friday and Saturday Specials
Cornwell Grocery advertises fixed specials with choicest meats and produce including beef pork veal lamb lamb fries sweetbreads vegetables peas beans tomatoes potatoes and all fruits in season Tennessee grown strawberries highlighted as a featured item.
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Tennessee
Residence Burns At Ad amson Farm Near Levee
A residence belonging to Harrison Crear on the Adamson place near the Levee burned to the ground Thursday morning. Likely caused by a defective flue, the loss is about 2500 dollars with no insurance. Occupied by tenant John Lykins, most household goods valued at 1000 dollars were destroyed.
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Harrison Crear
Adamson Place
John Lykins
R. R. Whitsitt
Ayres & Co Specials Fridy and Saturday
Vegetables fresh from southern gardens including peas potatoes beans tomatoes radishes and lettuce. Fruits also available. A limited number of lard cans remain priced at 6.50 while stocks last.
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Ayres & CO
Death of James D. Ishmael Near Judy
James D. Ishmael aged 63 died at his home near Judy after a two year illness. Funeral services were held at his residence and he was interred in Wilson burying ground. He is survived by his widow and five children. He was described as a good citizen and his death deeply regretted by many friends.
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James D. Ishmael
Judy
This County
J. W. Crates
Wilson Burying Ground
Ishmael
Repairing and Blacksmith Services Offered in Maysville
Madison V. Leach offers buggy wheel repairs and blacksmith work at near the C and O depot on Maysville street. The ad promises moderate prices and advertises the service to local customers seeking practical repairs.
Wall Engagement Of Martha Wall To Jan Ravensway
Richmond Virginia announces the engagement of Martha Wall daughter of Mr and Mrs Garrett B Wall to Jan Ravensway of Rotterdam New York The couple will wed in the bride’s home in early fall Miss Wall is the niece of Mrs Lewis Apperson of the city
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Garrett B. Wall
Richmond
Martha Wall
Jan Ravensway
Rotterdam
N. Y
Miss Wall
Lewis Apperson
Stand at my place near Mt Sterling for jacks and colt
One mile from Mt Sterling I offer two Mammoth jacks at ten and twelve dollars to ensure a living colt. W H Bridges. Mrs Ray Moss advertises fresh Jersey butter, phone 659 Wl. (563t)
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Mt. Sterling
W. H. Bridges
Ray Moss
Jersey
Second distribution of Barley Co op funds near
Preparations for the second payment from tobacco sales by the Barley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association move forward in the office of Secretary H Lee Barley and President Stone. About 75 000 checks will be issued as the association readies redried tobacco for sale to both American and foreign buyers.
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H. Lee Barley
Barley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
Stone
Earley
William Collins
M. O. Wilson
Tri-State Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Association
Bright
Virginia
Carolias
Burley
Collins
Wilson
Burley Tobacco’ Growers’ Cooperative Association
Otis Woods
Forks of Elkhorn
Franklin County
Field Service Division
Wr. Woods
Huntington
W. Va
Clifton Rodes
Mercer County
West Virginia
Burley Tobacco
Specials for Friday and Saturday at McGuire Bros
Specials for Friday and Saturday include 5 cakes P and G soap 0.25 each, 3 rolls Waldorf toilet paper 0.25, ice tea glasses 0.10 to 0.20 each, white enameled slop jars 1.45, blue and white enamel slop jars 1.50, guaranteed alarm clocks 1.25, building paper per roll, best line of garden seeds, varnish stains paints brushes, screen wire and screen doors, and ice cream freezers pricing. McGuire Bros Bank Street invites customers to compare prices before buying.
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McGuire Bros
Bank Street
Presbyterian church plans social room addition
Members propose adding a social service room to the church and Sunday School plant. The plan includes a wireless telephone station punching bag pool table reading rooms and related facilities to keep youth engaged with church duties.
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Presbyterian Church
Delegation Attendance at Covington Baptist Meeting Sets Record
Last week a large Baptist Young Women's Union delegation from the local church attended a Covington meeting led by Mrs. Carrie Hardy. The crowd included Rev. Olaf Hamilton, Kenneth Gillaspie, Edith Hodges, Catherine Everman, and Harvey Vivian among others, numbering over 800. The Newport pastor Rev. O J Steger reported rapid church growth and new missions, with two couples tying their lives in marriage as part of the event.
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Covington
Carrie Hardy
Fannette Owings
Hazel Mallory
Edith Hodges
Louise Hardy
Olaf Hamilton
Kenneth Gillaspie
Edison Hodges
Pearl Pieratt
Catherine Everman
Harvey Vivian
Kentucky
Hardy
Clark County
Hinson
First Baptist Church
Carriage Repairing and Wheel Services Advertised
Madison V Leach offers painting repairing and rubber tire work for buggies with blacksmithing services on Maysville street near the C O depot. Moderate prices cited.
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Madison V. Leach
S.S. Maysville Street
Hospital Care Praised For Patient Recovery
Mary Chiles Hospital reports all patients doing nicely after close professional attention. The facility notes satisfactory results and steady recovery across its patient population.
Wright's Specials Offer Fine Queensware and Groceries
W. H. Wright promotes queensware at right prices and glassware on new lists. He features high grade tinware and a shelf of groceries including sugar and coffee at low prices to attract trade.
Judge Prewitt Appointed to Preside Special Term in Pineville
Governor Morrow selects Judge H R Prewitt to hold a special term of court in Pineville and the judge accepts noting rising favor and potential future statewide duties. For sale One 3 35 Twin Six Packard touring car in excellent condition latest model priced at 1800 Willis T Stewart Packard dealer Lexington Ky phone 4737.
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H. R. Prewitt
Morrow
Pineville
Willis T. Stewart
Packard
Lexington
Grant Protest Forces Replay Of Winchester Maysville Game
The Blue Grass League protest over Winchester 7 Maysville 4 led to a ruling that the game be replayed at Maysville on Thursday April 27. Dallas Diesel drew a base on balls after the umpire called three, and Margerum hit a triple before scoring. Einemann’s habit of stepping off the rubber was cited as grounds for the protest and replay.
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Winchester
Maysville
Thos. M. Russell
Diesel
Melvin
Margerum
Einemann
Valandingham
Dixie Carpet Cleaning Co Ad Promises Quick Pickup Service
Dixie Carpet Cleaning Co announces cleaning services for carpets and rugs calling for patience as perfect work requires time. They offer immediate truck pickup by phone number 15 and promise return in very best condition.
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Dixie Carpet Cleaning Co
Knights Drill Dates At Lodge May 2 4 9 11
Report at lodge rooms at 7 30 p m for drill on May 2 4 9 and 11. Important for those going to Maysville. All others invited. Bring sword and belt. S D Gay.
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Maysville
S. D. Gay
Rooms for Rent Near West High Street
Rooms for rent advertised by C. E. Evans on West High Street. Apply in person at the listed address.
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C. E. Evans
West High Street
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