Drake weds Russell in quiet Methodist church ceremony
Mr. Ben Prall Drake and Miss Lillian Russell were secretly married at the Methodist church parsonage with Rev. T W Watts officiating. Only two witnesses attended, Roger Q. Drake and Josh Owings, as the city notes the couple’s bright prospects.
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Ben Prall Drake
Lillian Russell
Methodist Church
T. W. Watts
Roger Q. Drake
Josh Owings
Miss Russell
Lucy Russell
Gray Russell
Mr. Drake
Sarah Drake
Note about Advocate reference for correspondence cards
A brief note directs readers to the Advocate for note paper and correspondence card guidance, indicating a publication cross reference and availability details.
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The
Advocate
Judge Swango Receives Deer Head as Christmas Gift
Judge G. B. Swango receives a fine deer head from his son J. M. Swango of Missoula Montana. The animal was killed on a recent hunting trip and presented as a useful Christmas gift a chase bug gy robe. Come and see them. 23-31. Prewitt Howell.
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G. B. Swango
J. M. Swango
Missoula
Montana
Mr. Swango
Prewitt & Howell
Postmaster Appointed at Levee
Thomas J. Douglas, well known Levee merchant, named Postmaster succeeding William Knox. Douglas is a substantial citizen and is expected to be an efficient and obliging official.
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Thos. J. Douglas
the Levee
Wm. Knox
Douglas
Sanitary Meat Market celebrates name with bulk candy offerings
A local shop named Sanitary Meat Market emphasizes its dual role offering fine boxed meats and bulk candies. The store markets itself as a clean, dependable source for both prepared meats and sweet confections, inviting customers to compare selections.
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Sanitary Meat Market
Kentucky Utilities to Buy Owingsville Plant
Kentucky Utilities Company will purchase the Owingsville Electric Light Plant and supply power from its Winchester plant in any quantity at any time day or night.
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Kentucky Utilities Company
Owingsville
Winchester
For Rent Modern 9-Room Residence on West High Street
Classified notice indicates a modern nine-room residence available for rent on West High Street offered by M. R. Hainline.
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West High Street
M. R. Hainline
Hazard town marshal slain in street shooting
James O Combs of Hazard shot and killed Jay Draughn the town marshal on Hazard main street last Wednesday night. Combs was taken to Lexington Saturday by Sheriff Frank Horne and jailed for safekeeping amid fears of a mob. Draughn died eight hours after the clash.
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James O. Combs
Hazard
Jay Craughn
Lexington
Frank Horne
Perry County
Fayette County
Combs
Horne
Draughn
Fruits nuts and candies at Ringo's Cafe
A short, hopeful passage urges readers to bring cheer to lonely, burdened neighbors. It invites kindness, flowers for the pallid sufferer on the white couch, and coins for poverty. The text ends with a call to love children as Christ did, promising sunshine after winter clouds.
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Christ
Xmas candies fruits and nuts at Vanarsdell's
Vanarsdell's advertises assortment of Christmas candies fruits and nuts with special prices and holiday discounts for shoppers seeking seasonal treats.
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Vanarsdell’s
Lawmakers Warn Against Overhauls and Per Diems
Shelbyville Record urges legislators to repeal unnecessary laws and enforce existing statutes rather than enact new ones. The paper argues for uniform taxation and elimination of redundant offices, noting lawmakers will earn 10 dollars per day for their service.
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General Assembly
Shelbyville
Cantata at Presbyterian Church Delights Music Lovers
The Christmas Cantata Holy Night at the Presbyterian Church Sunday night drew a full crowd. Rev. A H Hirshman conducted with strong solo highlights by Mrs Frank Fithian and Miss Ethel Ferguson. N D Brown also praised. the Opera House may be used freely for charitable events.
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Presbyterian Church
A. H. Hirshman
N. A. Wikerson
Opera House
Frank Fithian
Paris
Ethel Ferguson
N. D. Brown
Hirshman
George E. Coleman
Wilkerson
Roberts and Ringo Highlight Premier Cake Ingredients
Roberts and Ringo promote top quality cake ingredients with a focus on fresh flour sugar and flavor boosters. The advertisement underscores selection and quality as key to superior baking results.
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Roberts & Ringo
Card of Thanks for Rev. H. D. Clark
The children of the late Rev. H. D. Clark express appreciation for kindness shown during illness and bereavement. They thank individuals, organizations, floral donors, ministers, church members, and local business people for their sympathetic acts and respect.
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H. D. Clark
Best cigar brands listed in Christmas packages
Local brief notes on best cigar brands included in Christmas packages. Mentions Meer schaum Briar Pipes and Ringo's Cafe LaF as noted brands or venues associated with the items. No further details provided.
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Ringo’s Cafe
House Burns on English Anderson Farm
Fire destroyed the old Gibbons home on the farm now owned by S English Anderson Sunday. The structure was partially insured and the origin of the blaze remains unknown.
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Gibbons
S. English Anderson
Greenwade's Xmas Candies and Fruits Display
An invitation to browse Greenwade's holiday selection featuring candies nuts oranges bananas and apples promising attractive gifts and fresh produce for Christmas shoppers.
Young Bride Takes Poison On Local Street
Mrs Elizabeth Ingram wife of carpenter George Ingram on Locust street tried to end her life Sunday by drinking a tea cup of wood alcohol. Doctors rushed to treat her but recovery chances are very slight. She is sixteen formerly of Winchester and before marriage was Miss Davis.
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Elizabeth Ingram
George Ingram
Locust Street
Winchester
Moore acquires half of Robinson in Robinson & Moore
W C Moore buys the remaining half from R C Robinson and will run the firm as Moore & Co using up to date lines. Delivery of groceries and meats will be prompt and patronage is appreciated. Robinson will pursue other plans. Fine engraving offered at Jones Jewelry Store.
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W. C. Moore
R. C. Robinson
Robinson & Moore
Moore & Co
Moore
Robinson
Jones Jewelry Store
Burley House Tobacco Sale Announced for December 29
The Burley House schedules a sale for December 29 at nine o'clock with on site lodging and outsize unloading. Tobacco from Nicholas, Fleming, Bath, Menifee and Powell counties will be graded by competent men. Last sale included crops from Powell county owned by Grant Turley 14.03 dollars per hundred, Menifee county owned by A C Farmer 13.50 and Joe Harp of this county 15.00. Bring tobacco this week for Monday sale. ASA BEAN manager.
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Nicholas
Fleming
Bath
Menifee
Powell
Powell County
Grant Turley
A. C. Farmer
Joe Harp
Asa Bean
Mgr
Vanarsdell & Co Christmas Fruit and Candy Prices
Vanarsdell & Co offers seasonal price quotes on fruits nuts and candies for Christmas. Contacting options and wholesale terms are provided to assist retailers and households planning holiday purchases.
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Vanarsdell & Co
Christmas Entertainment at McKee's Hall for Sunday School
The Baptist Church hosts a Friday evening Christmas entertainment for Sunday school children at McKee's Hall on December 26. All church members are invited and asked to be present. Vanarsdell's offers best line of Xmas candies and nuts with a playful ad phrase from Jones' Jewelry Store promising lasting gifts.
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the Baptist Church
McKee’s Hall
Vanarsdell’s
Tobacco market shows increase this year
Market figures from two companies show Farmers Warehouse Co selling 1,609,800 pounds by December 16 this year versus 192,220 pounds last year, and Burley Tobacco Co reporting 165,590 pounds this year against 127,440 pounds the previous year. Prices are reported as good and the market improving.
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Farmers Warehouse Co
Burley Tobacco Co
Local Ads Highlight Gentle Comfort and Delicacies
The notice promotes an easy chair priced at 23-21 and lists C W Harris Huyler’s candies available at Geiger's Pharmacy as sole agent. It also mentions tt Spring lamb and country ham from Greenwade's.
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C. W. Harris
Huyler
Geiger’s
Greenwade’s
Heavy Mail Dray Load Backs Up Morning Trains
Postmaster Lockridge and assistants moved over twenty sacks of mail Monday as heavy parcels post volume increased work in the office. Extras include a Sanitary Meat Market sausage special and a wide selection at Jones Jewelry, Conroy's advertise direct-from-mills produce, and a large fruit and candy stock in city shops.
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Lockridge
Christmas goods and chairs offered in Golden Oak lines
C W Harris promotes bedroom chairs in Golden Oak Mahogany Circas sian Walnut and Birds Eye Maple. Vanarsdell Co advertises Prewitt Howell brassware and a broad Christmas line claiming best prices and satisfaction.
Shannon Stock Co to Play Week at Local Theatre
Theatre goers will see the Shannon Stock Co for a week starting Monday December 29. The company has toured 21 years and shows are priced 10 20 and 30 cents with ladies admitted free Monday night with a paid 30 cent ticket. Col Harry Shannon has built a fortune in First Class Shows and the Shannons reside in Wapakoneta Ohio. Vaudeville will precede each act with a strong ensemble led by Harry Shannon Jr.
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Shannons
Wilkerson
Shannon Stock Co
Harry Shannon
Shannon
Michigan
Wapakoneta
Xmas Turkey Duck or Chicken Orders Open Now
Store urges customers to place early orders for holiday poultry including turkey duck and chicken. Limited stock and pickup dates announced with payment deadlines and pickup windows.
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Greenwade’s
Diamonds as a Good Investment
Advertisements tout diamonds as a solid investment with rising market value each year. J. W. Jones invites buyers to view a large stock and take advantage of December special prices on guaranteed stones for personal or gifts.
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J. W. Jones
Sanitary Barber Shop Opens on Bank Street
New barber shop on Bank street invites patrons to experience fresh, clean service with special pricing: shave ten cents on Sunday and fifteen cents. Payne and Greenwade advertise the business and its offerings.
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Bank Street
Payne & Greenwade
Christmas and New Year Cards and Gifts at 1c to 5c
The Novelty Store and 1c Post Cards offer Christmas cards and gift items with 1c to 5c pricing. Promotions urge shoppers to buy early to avoid holiday rush. Also advertised are country hams, pure zork sausage, cut glass bargains, and real estate loan services by Hoffman's agency with free consultation.
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Hoffman’s Real Estate & Loan Agency
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Judge Swango
Ringo
Punch, Graves & Co
Sapho
Heinz
Burley House
Jones’ Jewelry Store
Sanitary
Conroy’s
Sanitary Barber Shop
Grenwade’s
Mt. Sterling National Bank
Kentucky
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