Stevenson Named Clark County Judge in Kentucky
John M. Stevenson was notified by Governor James B ry of his appointment as Clark County Judge to succeed the late Judge J. H. Evans. A Franklin county native educated at Georgetown College and at Cincinnati and Michigan law schools, Stevenson practiced in Georgetown before moving to Winchester and becoming a noted attorney and speaker in Kentucky.
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John M. Stevenson
James Bry
Clark
J. H. Evans
Stevenson
Franklin County
Georgetown College
Cincinnati University
University of Michigan
Georgetown
Winchester
Linna Witherspon
N. H. Witherspoon
Kentucky
Shirts at THE FAIR Discounted to 40 Cents Each
Men’s shirts offered at THE FAIR with regular prices of 50 and 75 cents now reduced to 40 cents each. Bright sale headline draws shoppers to the fairgrounds for quick purchases and limited stock.
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the Fair
Winchester Firms Forms McCormick Realty Company
Articles filed Thursday establish the McCormick Realty Company in Winchester with J. I. McCormick O. W. McCormick and Joe McCormick as principal incorporators. Capital stock $20,000, 200 shares, headquarters in Winchester. The firm will handle general real estate and building contracts and attract local capital.
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Winchester
Thursady
McCormick Realty Company
Mt. Sterling
Traverse
Fla
J. I. McCormick
O. W. McCormick
Joe McCormick
Florida
Winchester Democrat
Mare sold to New York buyer for 400 dollars
Mr. Walter Bridges sold last week to Mr. George Priest of New York a fine walk-trot mare by Higland Gay for 400 dollars. The mare is described as a strong show ring prospect.
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Walter Bridges
George Priest
New York
Higland Gay
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson Dies at White House
Mrs. Wilson died at the White House after a months long struggle with Brights disease. The funeral was held in the East Room with limited attendance and the body shipped to Rome Georgia for burial. Washington and the nation mourned as church bells tolled during the Southbound funeral journey.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
White House
Bright
Death of Mrs Louisa M Greenwade Prominent Montgom County Farmer
Mrs Louisa M Greenwade aged 77 wife of Samuel Greenwade longtime Montgom ery county farmer died at her Spencer home Friday after twenty years of illness. She was a beloved county figure and is survived by her husband three sisters and one brother. Mr Greenwade a Bath county native.
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Louisa M. Greenwade
Samuel Greenwade
Montgomery County
Spencer
Polly Hastie
Lizzie McCormick
M. H. Lewis
Mr. Greenwade
Bath County
Resignation of Local Pastor Yeaman Gains Praise
The Kendallville Daily News commends Rev. M V P Yeaman for leaving the Presbyterian church to accept a call at Mr Sterling. He is praised as earnest direct and gentle in speech making a distinct place in Kendallville. The paper notes the loss to the local congregation and the gain for Mr Sterling.
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Kendallville
Ind
Daily News
V. P. Yeaman
D. D
Presbyterian Church
Sterling
M. V. P. Yeaman
Hail Insurance Offered by Perry for Crops
B F Perry, agent, invites farmers to secure hail insurance for their crops with three different companies. He emphasizes protection for growers and invites inquiries about coverage options and rates.
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B. F. Perry
Agt
Winchester Democrat Partner Sues Over Plant Dissolution
Chas B. Nelson, half-owner of the Winchester Democrat, sues partner Steven K. Vaught and Rev. J. O. A. Vaught of Ft. Thomas seeking dissolution of the partnership, sale of the plant, and a strict accounting. Pendleton & Bush represent Nelson.
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Chas. B. Nelson
The
Winchester Democrat
Steven K. Vaught
Rev. J. O. A. Vaught
Ft. Thomas
Two Elections for Fayette County Proceeding This Fall
Fayette County Court Judge Bullock rules two separate liquor questions may be voted on September 28. Cities of second class within counties may hold separate elections. voters in the city and county may vote on their respective questions but county voters cannot vote on the city issue. Both sides claim benefit. anticipate an appeal if wets prevail.
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Fayette County
Bullock
Sheriff Howell Returns With Fugitive Andrew Blair
Sheriff H F Howell returns from New Richmond Ohio with seventeen year old thief Andrew Blair charged with stealing 231 dollars from Ed Craycraft on the Hurt farm near Sideview. Blair had a new suit bicycle and 140 dollars when captured and demanded requisition papers from Columbus before surrender. He is expected to be sent to the House of Reform near Lexington.
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H. F. Howell
New Richmond
Andrew Blair
Ed. Craycraft
Hurt Farm
Sideview
Blair
Mr. Craycraft
Howell
Columbus, O
House of Reform
Lexington
Complete line of McCall patterns for free fashion sheets
Free fashion sheets accompany a complete line of McCall patterns. Offers include varied designs and sizes with no charge for the pattern sheets. Readers are invited to pick up or request copies through participating stores or postal offers.
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the Fair
Staggering Figures On the Greatest War In History
Based on latest figures about Europe at war, 82 percent of Europe's population is involved. Approximately 495,473,000 people in Europe, with 407,073,000 in combatant nations. Total wartime army strength around 18,700,000 men. Eight warring nations' approximate statistics follow.
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Europe
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
England
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Belgium
Auto Burns in Winchester Garage Fire
Judge John Hardwick’s Oakland automobile caught fire Saturday morning at the People’s Garage in Winchester while being cleaned by a colored hos tler. The blaze caused several hundred dollars in damage and the colored boy was painfully burned. The loss is covered by insurance.
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John Hardwick
Oakland
People’s Garage
Winchester
Russell DeHaven Accepts Position at Exchange Bank
Mr Russell DeHaven was accepted for a position with the Exchange Bank He is described as a bright energetic young man and will be a valuable employee for the bank.
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Russell DeHaven
The
Exchange Bank
DeHaven
Ewing Fair and Races Highlight August Meet
The Ewing Fair and Race meet will be held this year August 23. An especially fine program has been arranged. This is one of the oldest fairs in the state.
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Ewing
Cattle Sales Record With Varied Prices Reported
A partial list of cattle sold in the county shows buyers and prices. Anderson Boge sold 151 cattle at 1475 pounds each for $8.25. H R Prewitt 35 head at 1350 pounds each for $8.25. Prewitt Young about 40 head at $8.25. M A Prewitt sold two carloads at $8.25. C C McDonald H S Caywood and Monte Fox bought many head at $8.00 to $8.25, with Fox alone over 500 head.
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H. S. Caywood
Monte Fox
For Sale Mt Sterling Building Lots by Stanley Brown
Three top located building lots in Mt Sterling offered with purchaser friendly terms. Apply to Stanley Brown for details and negotiations.
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Mt. Sterling
Miss Aline Wilson Gave Winchester Piano Recital
Miss Aline Wilson of Randolf Macon College Richmond gave a piano recital in Winchester under the C W E M auspices assisted by Miss Bess Henry Mrs Claude Scobee and Mr and Mrs Saxon. A nice crowd attended and the program pleased music lovers. Wilson trained with Joseffy in New York and plans to study in Europe next year.
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Aline Wilson
Randolf-Macon College
Richmond
Chas. Ress
Winchester
Bess Henry
Claude Scobee
Saxon
Miss Wilson
Joseffy
New York
Europe
Masters Reid and Allen Prewitt Return From Bowling Green
Masters Reid and Allen Prewitt and Russell French return home after three weeks at Bowling Green for Pasteur treatment. The group reports all boys appear entirely well.
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Masters Reid
Allen Prewitt
Russell French
Bowling Green
Chief Gibbons Implements Strict Speed and Cut-Out Rules
Chief of Police John Gibbons says two auto drivers were arrested on Sunday for speeding and for running a car with the cut-out open. He vows to strictly enforce city ordinances on speeding cutting out and slowing for intersections.
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John Gibbons
Gibbons
Local Trade Note Highlights Cheap Enameled Ware
A brief classified item advertises a large line of 10 cent enameled ware and mentions the best candy in town, always fresh, priced at 10 cents a pound.
Beautiful Silver Tea at High Street hosted by Mrs Thompson
Mrs W R Thompson and Mrs Lee Crear entertained about ninety guests Friday evening at Mrs Thompson's High street home. It was the eighth in a series of Teas given by the Baptist church ladies.
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W. R. Thompson
Lee Crear
Prewitt Reunion Set For August at R B Young Farm
The annual Prewitt Reunion will be held on the last Thursday in August the 27th at the R B Young farm on the Maysville pike now owned by Mr N B Young. Large attendance and a jolly good time are expected.
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R. B. Young
Maysville Pike
N. B Young
Fine Peaches Report From Sullivan Farm
This year yields an exceptionally fine peach season with six peaches weighing 2 1/2 pounds brought by Mr. Joe P. Sullivan. The fruit is described as the finest seen in the county, noting high quality and exceptional size.
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Joe P. Sulivan
European War News Reports French-Austrian Rift and Mobilization
Diplomatic relations between France and Austria are broken after Paris accuses Vienna of aiding Germany. French troops press in Alsace while Germans hold Liege and Belgian forts. Brussels fears tightened siege as North Sea fishing is restricted. A German cruiser clashed with four cruisers near the Bahamas. France suppresses casualty lists to hide troop movements. Belgians and Kentuckians seek aid for relatives abroad. Americans in Europe grow less eager to return home amid wartime financial strains. National Foreign Trades Council acts to ease foreign trade congestion.
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France
Austria
Alsace
Liege
Brussels
North Sea
Karlsruhe
San Juan
Porto Rico
Bahamas
Belgium
House Agricultural Committee
Congress
Europe
Atlantic
National Foreign Trades Council
New York
Louisville visit for spinal surgery on Mrs. Alice Young
Mrs. Alice W. Young of Morehead arrives in Louisville for a spine surgery consultation after a spring fall. A potential operation may require removal of part of the spinal column. She is met by her husband who arrived to arrange the consult with Dr. Irwin W. Abell.
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Louisville
Alice W. Young
Morehead
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Clark County
Lenox
Sues
Nelson
Vaught
Pendleton & Bush
Mr. Nelson
Stanley Brown
Prewitt
Secretary of State
Bryan
Edison Agency
Washington
Edison
Bryan & Robinson, Jewelers
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