Bridgforth Dies Suddenly in Lexington Hospital
Robert M. Bridgforth died early Friday in a Lexington hospital from paralysis due to a general breakdown after a California visit seeking improved health. He was about forty, survived by his wife Linda Crooks and four children, his mother Mrs. Nannie Bridgforth, three sisters, and one brother. Funeral held Saturday at Machpelah Cemetery.
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Robert M. Bridgforth
Lexington
Mr. Bridgforth
California
James Mc‘r Tymonds
Maysville Street
Machpelah Cemetery
Bob” Bridgforth
Linda Crooks
Nannie Bridgforth
J. T. Gay
Woodford County
James McClymonds
Robert Howell
Lucien L. Bridgforth
Arrested Here Jim Perkins Held Over Jail Break Charge
Jim Perkins formerly of this city was arrested last Friday by Police Chief Jas C Tipton and taken to Covington on Saturday where he faced a charge of breaking jail.
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Jim Perkins
Jas. C. Tipton
Covington
Aged Lady Mary Manley Dies in City Home
Mrs. Mary Manley died Sunday afternoon at her daughter's home, aged over seventy five. A devout Christian woman known for fine character, she will be buried at Machpelah cemetery after funeral services conducted by Rev. Clyde Darsie. Survived by several children, with many friends grieving the loss.
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Mary Manley
M. Overley
Anderson Accepts Book Keeper Post at Winchester Mills
George W. Anderson Jr. has accepted a book keeper position at Winchester Roller Mills and will start next week. He is a skilled accountant formerly with a local bank and a tobacco warehouse, praised for rapid and accurate work. He leaves Mt. Sterling with best wishes from friends.
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George W. Anderson, Jr
Winchester Roller Mills
Anderson
Mt. Sterling
Mrs Charlie Humphries Rushed To Lexington Hospital In Serious Condition
Mrs Charlie Humphries wife of a popular local grocer was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington in serious condition. An operation is expected to be performed today. Dr B E Spratt accompanied the couple. Friends express hope for a speedy recovery.
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Charlie Humphries
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington
E. Spratt
Ladies Seek Garment Donations For Battleship Kentucky
Mrs A Sidney Johnson requests knitted garments be left at the Rest Rooms by September 1 for shipment to the Battleship Kentucky. She thanks all who helped and asks exoneration for those with unfinished pieces to finish some by the deadline.
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Kentucky
A. Sidney Johnson
Sunday School Convention Called Off in Camargo
The Montgomery County Christian Bible Schools annual convention scheduled for Thursday, August 23, at Camargo has been canceled with no definite date set for a new gathering.
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Montgomery County Christian Bible Schools
Camargo
Fifty Two More Men In Exemption Board Dispositions
The Montgomery county exemption board reports progress on the first World War draft quota. Of the initial 176 examined, seven exemption claims were approved and several denied upon reconsideration. A second group of 174 examined includes 12 undecided cases, with many expected to be chosen for service. a long list follows naming those accepted without exemption and others with their serial numbers.
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Montgomery County
Stewart Sharp
R. M. Haddix
Royden Faulkner
Kenney DeHaven
T. Badger Robertson
Urey Woodson Henry
Roy McCormick
Frank Hill
Colby Haddix
Notable Names In 1920s Local Directory Listing
A fragmented OCR list presents numerous personal names many with middle initials, including Julian Jones Clifford Dragon Mason Foley Ollie H McKee Lee Willoughby Van Kelly Russell Updike Millard Highley Allie Treadway Alfred Anderson Floyd B Halsey Ben Mason Harvey Overley John W Shields Roger H Hedden Lindorf Glover Crouch.
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Julian Jones Clifford Dragon Mason Foley
Ollie H. McKee Lee Willoughby van Kelly Russell Updike Millard Highley
Allie Treadway
Alfred Anderson Floyd B. Halsey
Ben Mason Harvey Overley
John W. Shields
Roger H. Hedden
Lindorf Glover Crouch
War Registration Board Roster of Rejections and Exemptions
List of men rejected for physical disability and those with exemptions or pending decisions from the local draft board. Includes names, statuses for failed examinations, felony rejections, disallowed exemption claims, and appeals filed. Also notes a complete list on the last page.
Apple Cider Vinegar Offered at Greenwade's Store
Pure Apple Vinegar promoted as better for canning than acid vinegar. Greenwade's advertises Pure Apple Vinegar as the preferred choice for preserving canned goods.
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Greenwade’s
Big run of cattle draws buyers across Kentucky counties
A large cattle sale with over 3000 head drew a strong crowd and solid trade. Prices ranged from 5 to 8 cents for cows and steers, with many buyers from Clark, Bath, and Bourbon counties reporting good prospects for a big corn crop. Horses and mules also sold well, with army horses bringing 90 to 110 dollars.
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J. M. Wellington
John Richardson
Geo. King
Mr. Swango
Nicholas County
Cannoy & Murphy
W. W. Gay
Clark County
Thos. Robertson
Bath County
Wm. Blount
Carlisle
Wm. Oliver
Wm. McCormick
Henry Lemaster
John Baker
G. T. Fox
Coon Allen
W. J. Ratliff
Wm. Gibbs
Harry Stafford
O. P. Clark
Wm. Check
Wm. Whaley
Paris
Frank Kennard
Geo. Hunt
Halsey & Murphy
John Wise
M. M. Keeton
A. B. Pieratt & Son
Allen McCormick
Wm. Treadway
Felix Wise
Geo. Halsey
Wm. Marshall
W. E. Little
Clark & Young
Caywood & McClintock
Mud McClintock
Property Sells Cheap at Auction of The Henry Clay
Mr. John G. Roberts buys the McKee property nicknamed The Henry Clay at Bank street foot, with the C. and O. lot extending to Locust street and the Jackson Monument Works for 5000 dollars. The Adams Express Co. office building is part of the same purchase, regarded as a big bargain.
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John G. Roberts
McKee
Henry Clay
Bank Street
Locust Street
Jackson Monument Works
Adams Express Co
President to Settle Exemption Problems
A new definite statement of the Administration's interpretations of the exemption of married men and those with dependents is expected within the next few days. President Wilson has taken up the question and probably will settle the problem himself.
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Wilson
Yarn Wanted for Belgian and French Babies
Scraps of yarn of any kind are requested for knitting garments for Belgian and French babies. Mrs. John Speer oversees the project and asks donors to leave yarn at her home on West Main Street.
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John Speer
West Main Street
Automobile Stolen From Lexington Resident
The Ford belonging to J. W. Hinson was stolen on Lexington streets Saturday evening and later found abandoned in an alley. No injury was reported to the vehicle.
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J. W. Hinson
Lexington
For Rent Nice Cottage on Holt Avenue
For Rent Nice cottage on Holt avenue with possession September 1. Apply to O W McCormick, 7 tf.
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Holt Avenue
O. W. McCormick
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R. M. Bridgforth
Lexington Hospital
the Advocate For Printing
Uper
Progra
TABE
Judy & Gay
Lessees
Paramount
Pauline Frederick
Chas. Richman
Vitagraph U. L. S. ER
Earl Williams
Dorothy Kelly
Hearst-Pathe News
Ford
William A. Brady
Robert Warwick
Gail Kane
Helen Holmes
Pearl White
Earle Fox
Lewis J. Selznick
Louise Huff
Jack Pickford
Antonio Moreno
Ethel Clayton
Bryant Washburn
Fannie Ward
Mary Pickford
Bruce Reynolds
John Howard Cockrell
William Walker
Keller Davis
Ben Tipton
Clarence Gordon
Ambrosia Middaugh
Eather Lacey
Myrtie Loughby
Nelson Willoughby
Raymond Jones
Roy Stephens
L. Carroll Jones
John White Trimble
Carl Moreland
William M. Cockrell
Frank Johnson
Walter Hopkins
David Waller Chenault
Horatio White
William V. Conlee
Geo. W. Garrett
Bernard Clay Greenwade
Fountain Davis
Seth
Clifton Beam
Fielding Hudson
Miles C. Oldfield
Claude C. Oldham
Jas. D. Gibson
Russell H. Stump
Wash Gay Ragland
Aliie Young Foley
Courtland Martin
Francis B. Guilfoile
Albert Atkinson
George Washington Martin
Charlie S. Parker
Kelly Gibbe
Lloyd Williams
Charlie Barnett
Stanley H. Knox
Richard R. Thompson
Thomas Martin
William S. Carrington
Marcus D. Stephenson
Strawder
Martin Madison V. Leach
Hearshell
Riley Elmer Shelley Lee Hudson
Henry Wiggington
Albert Gay
C. A. Townsend
Chas. Freftich Ashby
L. ‘Crockett
John A. Blankenship
Elmer C. Vice
Roger Q. Drake Brack Willoughby Richard Wingate
Cliff Maneer
Bert Carl
Wey
Ode Grimey
Zea Willoughby Sherman Lansdale
Henry C. Prewitt
Ace Pendleton
Geo. H. Goodan Clayton Howell Reese
Wm. Walker
Geo. A. Wade Iven C. Hutchinson
Nat B. Young
Gilbert M. Thomas Tom Martin Farley Chenault
Chas. Chenault
Bruce Ely
Ratliff P. Baird
Keller Jones
Elmer N. Shoemaker
McKinley Garrett
Remus Jackson
Howard Jones
James M. Tackett
Stanley W. Fletcher
Troy Powell
Owen Crawford Mason
Sarge
Roger R. Webster
Everett Harper
Thomas Caywood
Arthur Pasley
George Johnson
John L. Hatton
General Cockrell
Tony Johnson
George Conner
Obie Stoner
Jesse Flora
John Pierce Greenwade
Charles W. McDaniel
Ermine
Wallace D. Sullivan
Ben H. Scott
District Board
Kenney de Haven
Thomas Badger Robertson
Urey Woodson -Henry
D. Hall
J. O. Spratt
YARN
Serge
House
Georgette
the Rogers
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