Democratic Platform Convention Set for Louisville August 31
Kentucky Democratic leaders choose Louisville for the state platform convention on August 31 after selecting the time and venue at the Galt House. County conventions finalize delegates on August 28, with Lexington losing the bid to Louisville. The party aims to uphold the county unit law and may avoid statewide liquor policy changes, signaling no broad liquor reform at the state level.
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Louisville
Democratic Committee
Galt House
Lexington
McChesney
Kentucky
Buick Car Purchase by Mt Sterling Resident
Mr. Ed Prewitt bought a 1916 Model 6 cylinder Buick from Mt. Sterling Garage, which is selling Buick cars exclusively this year.
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Ed. Prewitt
Mt. Sterling
Local Agent Seals Record Ford Order for 75 Cars
Mr. Paul Strother, Ford agent, arranged a twelve month delivery for seventy five automobiles, the largest single city area order in the state. Cars will be shipped in six and twelve car lots, with Louisville plant opening soon easing delivery. Strother has faced summer demand and will receive twelve cars this month.
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Paul Strother
Ford Automobile
Ford
Louisville
Strother
Baptist Bazaar Exchange and Court Day Dinner
The Baptist church hosts a December bazaar exchange and Court Day dinner. The event gathers church members for a community sale and meal to support church activities and outreach.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Kentucky Woman Dies in National Capital
Mrs Rebecca D Henry widow of Col A P Henry and daughter of the late Senator Garrett Davis of Kentucky died at her brother's home in Washington. Funeral services were held at St Stephen's Episcopal church Monday and the body was brought to Paris Kentucky for burial. Mrs Henry was an aunt of Mrs Eliza Di Marshall of this county.
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Rebecca D. Henry
Col. A. P. Henry
Garrett Davis
Kentucky
Washington
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Paris
Henry
Eliza di, Marshall
Dean Carr & Co Milk Products Notice
On and after August 22, 1915 we will furnish fresh milk skim milk buttermilk cream butter and cottage cheese Give us a trial Dean Carr Co Phone 693 R 7 tf
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Dean Carr & Co
Somerset Meeting Draws Wide Attendance at Local Church
Reverend Horace Kingsbury conducts a large Somerset Christian church gathering in Lexington's county area. Prof. B. E. Watson and Mrs. Chas. Highland lead music. speakers urge purposeful living and value each person’s work.
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Horace Kingsbury
Lexington
Somerset Christian Church
B. E. Watson
Chas. Highland
No Man Is 80 Poor Yet Shares a Smile
A pithy proverb-like note asserts that no person is truly impoverished when kindness or a simple smile can be given to others.
Mob Removable of Leo M Frank from Milledgeville Prison
Twenty five armed men overpowered Warden Smith and removed Leo M Frank from the Georgia prison at Milledgeville after cutting prison wires. Frank, once sentenced to death for the Mary Phagan murder, was placed in a car and driven toward Batonton amid warnings his body would be laid by Mary Phagan’s grave in Marietta.
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Leo. M. Frank
Georgia
Mary Phagan
John M. Slaton
Milledgeville
Smith
Frank
Batonton
Little Mary Phagon
Marietta
Fresh Tobacco Pants and Rubber Boots at Walsh's
Walsh's advertises new stock including tobacco pants and rubber boots with fresh in store goods available for shoppers.
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Walsh’s
Nancy Hanks Dead, Noted Trotter and Broodmare
Nancy Hanks, famed trotter and broodmare, died at owner J. E. Madden’s Lexington area home Monday at age 29. Foaled in Fayette County, she was regarded as a remarkable race mare and Madden plans a handsome monument over her grave.
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Nancy Hanks
J. E. Madden
Lexington
Fayette County
Vanarsdell & Co Prices on Fruit Jars and Cans
Vanarsdell & Co advertises prices on fruit jars and cans. Details on sizes quantities and discounts are listed for customers seeking canning supplies.
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Vanarsdell & Co
Visiting in Stanford by Mills and mother
Mr. Harry W. Mills a skilled Linotype operator and his mother Mrs Roberta Mills are spending the week visiting relatives in Stanford. Mills is regarded as one of the state's finest young operators and a future top figure in the trade.
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Harry W. Mills
Roberta Mills
Stanford
Mills
For Sale Seed Rye and Barley and Hogs
For sale seed rye and barley and Duroc Jersey hogs listed by Mrs. E. G. Marshall with phone contact. A local note mentions Albert Atkinson bringing a 23 ounce apple to the office, the largest ever seen in the county.
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Jersey
E. G. Marshall
Albert Atkinson
Card of Thanks from Judge-Ware Young
A thank you note expresses gratitude for loyal support in a Circuit Judge race. The writer pledges fair treatment to all bar and litigants and notes no resentment toward opponents, promising to act with first intent on the bench.
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Bar
WM. A, Young
Still alive and facing cuts at the port
The report notes ongoing survival amid multiple and severe budget cuts affecting port operations, with workers highlighting sustained reductions and closure risks impacting maritime activities and local jobs.
McLaughlin Compliments Ed Morrow in Condolence Note
Latt F. McLaughlin, defeated Republican governor candidate, writes a polite note to E. P. Morrow praising him but warning the party’s fate depends on Morrow. He says Morrow’s withdrawal could avert disaster as the August 7 trap and November 2 vote loom, per the Frankfort State Journal.
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Latt F. McLaughlin
E. P. Morrow
Lexington
Frankfort
Boarders Wanted at Mrs Harper’s Main Street Home
Nice clean rooms available at the Mrs Harper property on Main Street. Contact Clyde Pullins for details about lodging and meals.
Will of William Knox Proved in County Court
The will probated in County Court concerns William Knox who died recently. Dated March 1915, it leaves all real and personal property to his wife Anna Knox for her lifetime, with the remainder divided equally among their children. A $100 monument fund is set for the family lot. The estate includes a farm and improvements near the Levee.
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William Knox
Knox
Anna Knox
Shingles for Sale Chestnut shingles by T J Douglas
Large quantity of chestnut shingles offered by T J Douglas. Prices available on request by phone 626 W. (7 4)
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T. J. Douglas
Sells trotting mare to Marion B French
E R Little sold a two year old trotting mare by Peter Montgomery to Marion B French for a private price. The mare, housed with H B Van Evera, has run a mile in 2 28 and last half in 1 713. Proclaimed as one of the best gaited trotters at the local track and expected to be a top three year old next season.
Cottage on West High Street for Sale
Brick cottage on West High Street offered for sale by T K Barnes. Centrally located in a brick street neighborhood with conveniences. if not sold by September 1 it will be rented. For further particulars apply to 7-21. T. K. Barnes. TAA da 7%
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West High Street
Brick Street
T. K. Barnes
Delightful Dance At Oil Springs
A large number of city youths attended a Friday evening dance at Oil Springs. A saxophone trio provided music and a tasty lunch was served at intermission. Oil Springs is rapidly rising as a premier summer resort.
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Oil Springs
For Sale Modern two story house on West Main and Samuels
For sale a modern two story house on the corner of West Main street and Samuels avenue. It has six rooms a hall a bathroom and four large closets and sits on brick street with a low price. For price and terms contact O W McCormick Mt Sterling Ky or L C McCormick Lexington Ky.
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West Main Street
Samuels Avenue
Brick Street
O. W. McCormick
Mt. Sterling
L. C. McCormick
Lexington
Grimritious Hog Sows Grim Mood Among Men
A fragment notes a dour mood with reference to a hog described as grim and a few men feeling the same. The line captures a rustic, humorous moment without clear context or names.
Tremendous Court Day for County Cattle Auction
Crowds filled the county auction yard as 7000 to 8000 cattle changed hands. Prices ranged from 4.00 to 7.60 per hundredweight with steers at 7.50 and 7.00 average, cows at 4.50 to 5.50, and calves around six dollars. Local buyers including Shelby, Bourbon, and Clark counties participated. numerous named sellers and buyers tied to specific lots. Horses and mules also drew interest with prices from 100 to 200 dollars a head.
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Shelby County
Henry Lemaster
Jno
Storer
Mr. Lemaster
Prewitt Vanmeter
Clark County
Paris
Geo. Hogg
Thos. Adams
Lexington
Sam Keeton
Claude Barnett
P. Treadway
Sam Wheeler
Bath County
J. T. Wright
Mr. Wright
W. M. Keeton
J. M. Daniel
Winchester
M. Salyer
T. J. Bigstaff
Sam Laythram
Chas. Duff
McIntyre & Moffett
Millersburg
Mike Wilson
Fayette County
al Ratliff
Beall Hadden
Hisle & Lockridge
Ralls
Courtday Dinner Promised by Methodist Missionary Society
The Young People's Missionary Society of the Methodist church plans a courtday dinner in October. The event aims to raise funds for church activities and community outreach with expected attendance from local members.
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The
Young People’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Buys Auto
Mr Dillard Douglas considers the purchase of Mr Robi Stones 1915 Model Buick touring car.
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Dillard Douglas
Robi. Stone
Vanarsdell & Co Prices On Sugar Flour And Lard
Vanarsdell and Company advertises shopping options for sugar flour and lard with emphasis on comparing prices before purchase. The notice targets local customers seeking value and selection from a trusted supplier.
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Vanarsdell & Co
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B. F. Mark
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Paramount Theatre
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Essyanay Co
Anita Stewart
Earle Williams
Clara Kimball Young
Paramount
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Wm. Fox
Dorothy Donnelly
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Miss Donnelly
Fritzi Scheff
Mrs. Smith
Pera
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Ward Bailey
Shelby County Party
Sanford Helton
Calvert Jones
Bourbon County
Worth Stapleton
Harrison County
J. F. Burnette
Miller
Allie Kern
Carlisle
Jesse Horton Sol
A. B. Anderson
A. L. Cooper
J. J. Lewis
Madison County
Ben Murphy
J. L. Faulkner
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