Democrats to Name Delegates for State Convention
A county Democratic meeting is set for Saturday August 30 at 2 pm in the Court House to appoint delegates to the State Convention in Louisville on September 4 to adopt a platform. Thomas S. Rhea of Russellville is named State Campaign Chairman. Delegates will select a local group of fifty voters who aided Woodrow Wilson’s final campaign.
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Court House
Louisville
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas $. Rhea
Russellville
Rhea
Lecture at Bethel by Edward Saxon and guests
Edward Saxon professor of expression in Transylvania College will present a program in the Christian church at Bethel on Saturday evening August 23. He is assisted by Mrs. T S Robertson known in Sterling for her singing. Miss Lila Ruth Robertson, a young soprano, will sing and Mrs H T Richart of Sharpsburg will contribute a piano number.
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Edward Saxon
Transylvania College
Eee
Bethel
Saxon
T.S. Robertson
Sterling
Lila Ruth Robertson
H. T. Richart
Sharpsburg
Niece in Adelaide Dies. Mrs Fannie Huntsman Claimed
Mrs. Nannie Carrington receives notice of the death of her niece Mrs. Fannie Gaitskill Huntsman in Adelaide Australia. Daughter of C. W. Gaitskill she was a familiar guest in her aunt's home and many friends lament her passing.
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Nannie Carrington
Fannie Gaitskill Huntsman
Adelaide
Australia
Huntsman
O C. W. Gaitskill
Camargo School Trustees Recommend Staff for Term
Ray Moss of the Camargo Consolidated School recommends to the County Board of Education several elected teachers for the term. Cain is principal, Miss Pink Ricketts intermediates, Miss Jessie Tillore of Lexington teaches primary grades. School opens September 1.
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Ray Moss
Camargo Consolidated School
County Board of Education
W. , Cain
Pink Ricketts
Jessie Tillore
Lexington
Crab Orchard Springs Hotel Sold for 75000 For Improvements Planned
The Crab Orchard Springs Hotel and grounds were sold to a Lancaster and Nicholasville affiliated corporation for 75000. The buyers plan extensive improvements to the property.
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Crab Orchard Springs
Lancaster
Nicholasville
Stepfather Kills Stepdaughter and Wounds Wife in Farmhouse Shooting
George Henry Rash on a farm three miles east of town fatally shot Lena Garrett an eighteen year old stepdaughter after an argument over a horse and buggy. He then beat his wife with the gun and wounded himself, later giving himself up at Ewington Station. Wife in critical condition, Rash held to await grand jury.
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George Henry Rash
David C. Fox
Lena Garrett
Rast
Ewington Station
Thomas Scott
Rash
Madge Senft
Infant Dies in Tragic Infant Death of Charles Pangburn Douglas
Charles Pangburn Douglas was born August 9 and died shortly after, son of Deputy County Clerk L. R. Douglas and his wife. The notice speaks of a brief life from infancy to the grown young man and urges comfort in faith, describing the spirit as translated to a heavenly place.
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Charles Pangburn Douglas
Kingdom
Hearis
Earth
L. R. Douglas
Woodson Moss Marries Miss Ariel Young in Covington
The marriage of Woodson Moss manager of the Brown-Proam Hotel in Winchester and Miss Ariel Young of New York City was solemnized in Covington today. The groom is well known in this city where he has many friends who will be interested to learn of his marriage.
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Woodson Oss
Winchester
Arel Young
New York City
Covington
Price of ice reduced in Winchester by Kentucky Utilities
The Kentucky Utilities Co reduces ice prices in Winchester with 60 cents per hundred pounds for 100, 50 cents per hundred for 200 pounds up to one ton, 45 cents per hundred for one ton delivered, 40 cents per hundred at the plant, 10 cents for 17 pounds delivered, and 5 cents for 813 pounds sold from wagon. The Advocate for printing.
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Kentucky Utilities Co
Winchester
Big crowd reports cattle sale with strong prices
A large Monday crowd witnessed a brisk cattle sale with about 3 000 head, calves and yearlings leading demand. Prices lagged from month ago by 2 dollars per hundredweight, steers 7 to 11 cents, heifers 5 to 9 cents, cows 7 cents, canners 4 to 5 cents, bulls around 8 cents. Numerous specific lots highlighted, others at 7 to 11 cents. mules scarce, hogs and sheep absent. Rain freshens fields. corn and tobacco prospering.
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Prewitt Vanmeter
English Anderson
W. W. Razor
Ramy Stacy
J. H. Day
Zack Banister
Wm. Denton
Coon Allen
Kash Wins Railroad Commissioner Nomination in Third District
Secretary of State reports E. C. Kash of Jackson won the Republican nomination for Railroad Commissioner in the Third District by 336 votes. The race exposed party rifts as rival leadership challenged a nominating committee while voters upheld the law and backed Kash against Clay Cisco's stance.
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E. C. Kash
Jackson
Kash
Clay Cisco
Cisco
Black
Morrow
Billy Patterson
Fare-the-well
Fare-The Well Morrow
Miss Dooley, Elizabeth Dooley, Weds Flynn in Indiana
Miss Elizabeth Dooley and Mr. Lewis Flynn, both of Winchester, were married at Jeffersonville, Indiana, last week. Dooley, daughter of Asa and (Mrs.) Dooley, is well known locally, and Flynn, son of Dee and (Mrs.) Flynn, is described as a deserving young man. The ceremony surprised their many friends.
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Elizabeth Dooley
Lewis Flynn
Winchester
Jeffersonville
Ind
Miss Dooley
Asa Dooley
W. W. Eubank
Dee Flynn
New York City Faces Major Street Railway Strike
Over 14,000 street railway workers strike in New York City paralyzing transit and forcing more than 2 million people to seek alternative travel methods as the metropolis endures one of its worst labor stoppages.
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New York City
Interchurch World Movement aims to unite Protestant churches
A new movement named the Interchurch World Movement seeks to reduce overlap among Protestant churches. A Winchester district meeting discussed surveys of rural communities to prevent being overchurched and to align budgets for missions and local running costs with a future united canvass. Notable churchmen including Bishop Burton showed interest. The district covers seven Central Kentucky counties with attendees from Richmond Winchester Mt Sterling and other towns. Representatives from Mt Sterling included Rev. Yeaman Darsie and Trimble. The plan will be presented to congregations soon and could bring churches closer together.
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Interchurch World Movement
Winchester
Brown- Proctoria
Bishop Burton
Episcopal Church
Kentucky
Richmond
Mt. Sterling
M. ¥. P. Yeaman
Clyde Darsie
B. W. Trimble
Miss Bramblette Dies at Holt Avenue Home
Miss Fannie Hord Bramblette twenty died Friday at 3 AM at the family residence on Holt avenue after an eighteen month illness. A devout Christian since childhood she is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Bramblette. The body was taken to Carlisle for funeral services at Carlisle Cemetery conducted by Rev. Clyde Darsie.
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Fannie Hord Bramblette
T. S. Bramblette
Holt Avenue
Bramblette
Christian Church
Carlisle
Clyde Darsie
Residence Burns Near Levee Pike Farmhouse
A farmhouse occupied by Alvin Morton and family on James Hoskins’ farm about two miles from town on the Levee pike was destroyed by fire at about 6 this morning. Oil leaking from a stove ignited by a lighted match caused the blaze. The family saved nothing and there is no insurance.
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Alvin Morton
James Hoskins
Levee Pike
Filipino Serenaders at Table Theatre Draws Crowds
The Domingo Filipino Serenaders perform Monday afternoon and evening and Tuesday night at the Table Theatre with packed houses anticipated. The Winchester Democrat lauds their Opera House show as one of the finest entertainments in a long time, praising music and dancing of high order.
Morgan Generals to Hold Veterans Gathering at Olympian Springs
General John Hunt Morgan’s command will rendezvous at Olympian Springs on August 26 27 and 28 with about 60 veterans expected. Since the last reunion two veterans have died and several are too ill to attend.
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John Hunt Morgan
Olympian Springs
Call Meeting of Young Girl's Mission Circle
A call meeting of the Young Girl's Mission Circle will be held at Mrs. B. W. Trimble's Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All members are urged to attend. Mrs. Stanley, an organizer of mission circles, will be present and address the gathering.
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B. W. Trimble
Stanley
Mission Band Picnic at Oil Springs
The Mission Band of the Christian Church enjoys a community picnic at Oil Springs. Residents and families join in meals and social activities on a sunny day at the park setting.
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Mission Band of the Christian Church
Army Food at Reduced Prices Postmaster Turns Beneficiary
Postmaster Squire Turner entered the food business for Uncle Sam to cut living costs by selling surplus Army supplies at cost. Cash orders accepted with a full price list including bacon 17 Ibs cans 4.15, corned beef 29c to 1.75 per can, roast beef 29c to 1.90, beans and vegetables priced per can and per case, flour 6.00 per 100 pounds, rice 6.74 per 100 pounds, with Chicago postage rules: 6 cents for first pound and 2 cents for each additional pound. limit 125 pounds.
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Squire Turner
Uncle Sam
Turner
Chicago
Organized labor may field 1920 ticket despite Plumb plan
A national labor party is to be formed at a Chicago convention in November after a conference of labor groups. The Plumb plan was endorsed and organized labor is likely to present a strong ticket in 1920.
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National Labor Party
Chicago
Organized Labor
Io Strong
Louisville Streetcar Strike Halts Service After Walkout
One thousand four hundred street car conductors and motormen in Louisville struck last night demanding a ten percent raise and union recognition. About six hundred employees remained on duty, but a near total disruption of the system was expected.
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Louisville
Bandits Captured After Bank Robbery in Carrollton Case
Three bandits who robbed Citizens Bank at South Carrollton of 5000 in cash and 25000 in bonds were captured by sheriffs and possees within four days of an arrest and confession from one member. One bandit was found with 4461 in cash and 20850 in bonds.
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Citizens Bank
South Carrollton
Music Class to Begin in September Studios Open
Music instructors announce openings with studios of Mrs. Henry P. Reid Mrs. John W. Burbridge and Miss Minnie Graves starting September fifteenth signaling the start of lessons for local students.
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Henry P. Reid
John W. Burbridge
Minnie Graves
Warren Hatton Named New Telephone Manager at Mt Sterling
Warren Hatton has been appointed manager of the local telephone exchange and will assume duties after arrangements for farming duties. Hatton, former manager, built an enviable reputation and many friends welcome his return to Mt Sterling. A. A. Sharp, current manager, will move to Louisville to continue with the company, a loss felt by locals who admired him.
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Warren Hatton
Hatton
Mt. Sterling
A. A. Sharp
Louisville
Sharp
Three Day Extension for Boone's Creek Baptist Meeting
Boone's Creek Association of Baptists extends a planned two day meeting at Union City Madison county to three days in relation to the $75,000,000 campaign. The local church will be represented.
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Boone’s Creek
Montgomery County Democrats to Convene at Court House
The Democrats of Montgomery County are requested to assemble at the Court House in Mount Sterling Kentucky at 2 o'clock p m on Saturday August 30 1919 for the purpose of selecting delegates to attend the State Convention in Louisville Thursday September 4 1919. L R Douglas Chairman Democratic County Committee.
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Montgomery County
Court House
Mount Sterling
Louisville
L. R. Douglas
Democratic County Committee
Y W A Donates 100 to Georgetown College
The Mt Sirling Baptist church Y W A chapter gave 100 to Georgetown College to aid the education of the granddaughter of the late Rev. Lewis H Salin, noted as a converted Jew.
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Mt. Sirling
Remains of Robert H. Bentley Arrive for Interment
The remains of Robert H. Bentley aged 24 who died in Chillicothe Ohio on August 18 arrive this afternoon for burial in Machpelah cemetery. Rev. E. L. Southgate to conduct services at the grave.
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Robert H. Bently
Chillicothe Ohio
Machpelah Cemetery
E. L. Southgate
Henry Purchases Residence on Richmond Avenue
Master Commissioner W F E Jones reports the sale of the Pufus estate on Richmond Avenue to Joe M Henry for 46000 dollars. The property is described as highly desirable.
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W. F E. Jones
Richmond Avenue
Joe M. Henry
Will of W. T. Fitzpatrick Continued to Be Probed
The probate of the will of W. T. Fitzpatrick has been continued until a time to be named by County Judge Lent.
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W. T. Fitzpatrick
Lent
Seniour Residence Sold on Locust Street for 6000
Mr Dan Young sold Monday the Seniour residence on Locust street to Mr Bays for 6000 dollars.
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Dan Young
Seniour
Locust Street
Bays
Mrs Chenault Guest of Chenault Cockrell in Louisville
Mrs. J. W. Chenault is the guest of Mr and Mrs Chenault Cockrell and family in Louisville. The visit brings together the Chenault households for a social gathering and hospitality.
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J. W. Chenault
Chenault Cockrell and Family
Louisville
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the Advocate For Printing
Horgnan
New York
Miss Bramblette
Morgan
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