Montgomery County Primary Speculation Through Local Gentry
The Advocate outlines early Montgomery County race chatter for sheriff county judge county clerk assessor jailer and county attorney with names such as W Frank Horton James W White Neal Guilfoile Keller Greene W B Greene James Barnes Wm Cravens C T Wilson and Earl W Senff poised for possible runs and endorsements. Local opinion anticipates no opposition to several incumbents and confirms a tense political landscape two years from the regular election.
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Alhough
Montgomery County
Advocate
W. Frank Horton
James W. White
Neal Guilfoile
G. A. McCormick
A. A. Hazelrigg
F. Thomas
Keller Greene
W. B. Greene
James Barnes
Howard’s Mill
Wm. Cravens
C. T. Wilson
the Gazette
Earl W. Senff
Brunners Offers Wide Slipper Selection in Store
A large assortment of house slippers is displayed at Brunner's. The note indicates the store carries many styles and sizes for home comfort.
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Brunner’s
Postmaster at Winchester Indicted for Assault
Clark county grand jury returns an indictment against John G. White postmaster at Winchester for striking his nineteen year old daughter Miss Mary White with hand fist and buggy whip causing injury.
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Clark County
John G. White
Winchester
Mary White
Seeded raisin stock noted in Lexington Herald
The Lexington Herald quotes a critiquing line on Democrats stealing Republican thunder. The item mentions 1911 stock valued at 124c at Greenwade's. It frames the political jab as a warning to act to lock up their lightning.
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Greenwade’s
Lexington Herald
Vanarsdell's Opens New Year Meat and Grocery Deals
Start the new year right with fresh meats and groceries at Vanarsdell's. Shop savings on staples and seasonal items as the store kicks off January with special pricing and in-store deals.
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Vanarsdell’s
Farmers Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Opens First Sale
The Farmers Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse in Winchester begins its initial sale on January 2. Early crops are below average, though quality improves as the best tobacco is still to come. Prices look favorable and liberal advances were offered to those needing Christmas money on consignments.
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Winchester
Cutting Affray Fatalities Report in Levee Row
Lindsay Garrett a colored man from the Levee area was seriously cut on Christmas day. He was on his way to the Levee when the altercation occurred and reached the neighborhood in a condition that left him unable to identify his attacker or their race. Greenwade markets advertises a full line of meats.
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Lindsay Garrett
Garrett
Mt Sterling Pupils Donate Clothing and Gift to Destitute
Seventh grade pupils at Mt Sterling Public School donate a generous clothing collection and raise $2.50 as a Christmas gift to the city’s destitute. Their teacher Mrs. Bigstaff is pleasantly surprised by a brass jardiniere and fern from Vanarsdell's, a trusted market supplier.
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Mt. Sterling Public School
Residence Burned at CAmargo County
Fire of unknown origin destroyed James Maupin's frame residence near CAmargo while he was away in town. All contents burned. Loss estimated between 1000 and 1200 dollars. Maupin carried 500 dollars insurance on the home.
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James Maupin
Camargo
Brunner the shoe shop a top buy for footwear
Brunner is highlighted as the place to buy shoes end of notice. A concise shopper pointer in a local ad line.
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Brunner
Cottage Sold On Harrison Avenue For 2450 Dollars
Mr Albert Jones sold his frame cottage on Harrison avenue to Mr Thomas Scott for 2450 dollars. Mr Scott has taken possession and Mr Jones moved in with Jack Peters. Jones may relocate in Missouri while Greenwade's advertises beef pork veal and lamb.
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Albert Jones
Thomas Scott
Harrison Avenue
Mr. Scott
Mr. Jones
Jack Peters
Missouri
Richardson and Duff Buy 177 Acre Cassidy Farm
Messrs John F Richardson and Chas E Duff purchased the Cassidy farm of 177 acres on Paris pike at 100 dollars per acre. The property is described as a good farm and the buyers intend to divide it. Mr Richardson plans to move back to Montgomery.
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John F. Richardson
Chas. E. Duff
Cassidy
Paris Pike
Mr. Richardson
Montgomery
Brakeman Brown Killed On C and O Train No 22
Last Sunday a brakeman named Brown on the C. and O. train No 22 slipped while coupling cars at Frankfort and was instantly killed. He was well known here and leaves a wife and two children.
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Brown
Frankfort
Moves to Lexington by S Fred McCormick
Mr. S Fred McCormick, who recently sold his holdings and business interests in this county, has moved to Lexington with his family. He will engage in the lumber business there.
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S. Fred McCormick
Lexington
McCormick
City Council Reissues Saloons and Raises Licenses
At a called City Council meeting on Tuesday night December 19 saloon licenses for the coming year were re issued. A $100 annual license tax was set for express companies and wholesale oil dealers. The life insurance license rose from 25 to 50 and fire insurance from 15 to 25.
William Tompkins couple wed quietly at home
John W. William of this city and Mrs Georgia W Tompkins of Thompson Station surprised friends by a quiet wedding at the bride’s sister Mrs S K Baird’s home on Thursday morning December 21 at 9 o’clock. The bride daughter of Hon John W Williams of Stanton and aunt of Mrs Gilbert Y Triplett. Groom a leading local plumber and business man. They left for a Florida trip and will reside after February 1 at 105 W Main St. The Advocate extends best wishes.
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John W. William
Georgia W. Tompkins
Thompson Station
K. Baird
John W. Williams
Stanton
Powell County
Gilbert Y. Triplett
Sterling
Florida
Main Street
Big land sale in Clark county totals 266 acres sold
Clifton Prewitt paid 2570 dollars to Col. H P Thomson for 266 acres of Col Thomson’s 600 acre tract at Thomson Station Clark county. A 217 acre portion sold at 97.25 per acre. Many bidders from outside the county attended the sale.
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Col. Thomson
Clifton Prewitt
Col. H. P. Thomson
Thomson Station
Clark County
Mr. C. H. Duty Named Deputy Revenue Collector
Mr. C. H. Duty of Winchester, who resigned from the revenue service during the Kentucky Republican campaign, will receive a general deputy revenue collector post. Duty is described as loyal and popular, with many friends here delighted at the appointment.
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C. H. Duty
Winchester
Revenue Service
Kentucky
Duty
Vanarsdell Trade Resolution Cited In New Year Note
A brief note expresses intent to begin trading with Vanarsdell as a New Year resolution. The message signals a deliberate business choice and optimism for future transactions involving Vanarsdell.
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Vanarsdell
Bey
Glove Wearing Bride Sparks Letters to the Editor
A humorous note from a North Dakota paper cites a newly married woman kneading bread with gloves. The piece then vents toward delinquent subscribers, joking the editor needs bread with his clothing removed, as North Dakota is no Eden in winter.
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North Dakota
Garden of Eden
Rents Big Farm to Boardman Bros Near Thomson Station
A. W. Stofer rents his large farm near Thomson Station for next year to Boardman Bros of North Middletown for 2500 dollars. Twenty five acres will be tobacco and about fifty acres corn. T Newt Duff, current renter, will move to Lexington on March 1.
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A. W. Stofer
Thomson Station
Boardman Bros
Middletown
T. Newt Duff
Lexington
Cheapest place in town for can dies, nuts, oranges and apples
Greenwade's offers cash on purchases of canned goods, nuts, oranges, and apples, advertising the lowest prices in town. The note emphasizes value and quick cash transactions for shoppers seeking affordable grocery items.
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Greenwade’s
Tipton Buys Interest in Local Blacksmith Shop
W Hord Tipton has purchased one half of George W Anderson Jr in the Anderson Tipton blacksmith shop at the corner of North Maysville and High streets and now partners with his father John M Tipton in blacksmithing and repair. The community wishes Tipton success in the new venture.
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W. Hord Tipton
George W. Anderson, Jr
Anderson & Tipton
North
Maysville
High Streets
John M. Tipton
Mr. Tipton
Sterling
Santa Claus Catches On Fire at Camargo Church
Mr. John Ricketts, son of Dr. J. T. Ricketts, playing Santa at Camargo church, caught on fire but escaped with only slight injuries. The crowded church was saved from panic by several calm individuals.
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John Ricketts
J. T. Ricketts
Santa Claus
Camargo
Blaze at National Hotel alarmed patrons
Monday morning children of Mr. Teddy Minihan light fireworks that ignited lace curtains in a hotel room. The curtains were torn down and the fire put out with water. A witness raised the alarm and the incident caused considerable excitement.
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Teddy Minihan
Early 20th Century Auto Rules for Mt Sterling Roads
A satirical list outlines bizarre traffic regulations for automobile owners on rural Illinois roads. Rules include hiding cars with landscape blankets, secret speed limits with escalating penalties, and dramatic signaling or explosive theatrics at corners. It humorously reflects early anxieties about motor travel and road safety.
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Mt. Sterling
Death of Mr. J. P. Jennings in Cincinnati
Telegram from Cincinnati announces the death of Mr. J. P. Jennings at his son Maurice Jennings home. He was about eighty, father of Mrs. Chas. G. Thompson, and survived by his wife and two children. Squire C. G. Thompson and wife attended the funeral. The family has the sympathy of numerous friends.
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J. P. Jennings
Maurice Jennings
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jennings
Chas. G. Thompson
Squire C. G. Thompson
Christmas Dance at Trimble's Hall With Weber Band
The Sterling Dancing Club hosts its annual Christmas dance at Trimble's Hall on Thursday evening January 28 with the Weber band from Cincinnati providing music. A long list of visiting girls appears, promising a stylish event. The city also anticipates a Leap Year dance on January 1 and a Montgomery Ball Club dance in early January with high expectations.
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Trimble’s Hall
Weber
Sterling Dancing Club
Weber Band
Cincinnati
Florence Ray Evans
Edna Gaitskill
Winchester
Annie Cohen
Virginia Moore
Sophia Burgin
Douglas Julian
Edith Bain
Lucile Hull
Elizabeth McFarland
Lexington
Louise Gudgell
Juella Conner
Owingsville
Ellen Kirk
Maysville
Sue Ford Offutt
Georgetown
Elizabeth Andrews
Marie Early
Flemingsburg
Cornelia Anderson
Louisville
Marie Blood
Wellesly
Magss
Annie Boyder
Vermont
Inez Ayres
Paducah
Ethel Howe
Carlisle
Dixie Sutherland
Virginia
Mt. Sterling
Mother’s Sphere Recurs in Life’s Ties Across Time
Poem reflects on a mother’s constant presence in grief and joy, from birth to death, across daily life. It imagines mothers woven into every event from weddings to funerals, citing a Christ Child and everyday moments alike.
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Blue
Fledgling Linner
Darling
Cookie
Curly Locks
Edward Wilbur Mason
National Magazine
Kentucky Press Association Winter Meeting Arrives in Louisville
The Kentucky Press Association holds its annual winter meeting at 2 p m December 28 1911 in the Red Room Seelbach Hotel Louisville Ky with sessions through December 28 29. Buffet luncheons are planned for December 28 29 at 1 p m and members may select a Louisville theatre Thursday night December 28.
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Kentucky Press Association
Red Room
Seelbach
Louisville
The
Press Association
Ensign Shelton Saufley Faces Court Martial In Norfolk
Ensign Shelton Saufley of Stanford must answer why he failed to aid the tug Dorothy during a collision off Norfolk with the navy boat Sterling. The court martial was ordered Friday and Saufley, ashore at Norfolk, will contend the Barry was not seaworthy and that he was ill.
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Shelton Saufley
Stanford
Norfolk Navy Yard
Barry
Norfolk
Navy
Sterling
Dorothy
Saufley
Doyle
Richard C. Saufley
Navy Academy
Kentucky
Kansas
San Francisco
O’rear
Frankfort
Santley
Kentucky Press Association banquet after theatre in Louisville
After the theatre on Thursday night a buffet banquet will be given to Kentucky Press Association members by the Louisville Press Club. Members are urged to attend and to recruit new members from state newspaper men who meet association requirements.
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Kentucky Press Association
Louisville Press Club
The
Press Association
Courteous treatment promised by S. E. Kelly & Co
Trade notice from S. E. Kelly & Co. of Laf promises courteous treatment, prompt delivery, and appreciation of customer patronage.
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S. E. Kelly & Co
The Latest Fad Cartoon Snippet
A humorous dialogue shows Mr I M P Cunnis and a valet debating a plan to light a gasoline touched extomobile for the morning excursion with a suggestive wink at fashionable showiness.
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Mr. I. M. P. Cunnis
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Horton
White
Greenwade
Sells Cottage
Bay Farm
City Council
Reenwade’s
William-Tompkins
Georgia W. Tomkins
BIG Land Sale
Mr. C. H. Duty
Blaze
National Hotel
Auto Rules
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