Mrs Elizabeth Scobee Passes At 72 After Rest
Mrs Elizabeth B Scobee widow of the late Sandy Scobee departed this life on Christ Day aged 72 with two children Sam Scobee of Louisville and Mrs N T Benton of this city and four grandchildren. She was a Christian Science member and funeral services were held at Winchester Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth B. Scobee
Sandy Scobee
Sam Scobee
Louisville
N. T. Benton
Seobee
Christian Science Faith
Winchester
Charles Duty
Billy Hutton Hurt In Serious Accident
Billy Hutton son of Mr and Mrs J M Hutton of Cincinnati and grandson of Mrs Thomas Johnson of this city was badly hurt in a Cincinnati accident Sunday. He was coasting with friends when a sled struck him causing cuts to his leg and head requiring stitches. He was taken to Jewish Hospital for surgical attention and is resting Comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hutton
J. M. Hutton
Cincinnati
Thomas Johnson
Young Hutton
Jewish Hospital
Miss Oma Wanda Denton Weds Louis P in Huntington
Miss Oma Wanda Denton daughter of Mrs Mildred Denton of Cincinnati was married in Huntington West Virginia on Christmas Day to Louis P Denton is an employee of the C O Railroad in the porter offices. Mr Brown is a local businessman and social figure in Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma
Wanda Denton
Mildred Denton
Cincin A
Huntington
W. Va
Louis P
Denton
C. & O. Railroad
Prt
Brown
Iit
Moving Notices for Clarence Barnes and Thomas Triplett Families
Clarence Barnes and family move from Winn street to Mrs Bessie Wilson's flat on Maysville street. Thomas Triplett and family move into the residence on Winn street. the building at the corner of Main and U streets, formerly Cravens Turpin, will be vacated in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Barnes
Winn Street
Mrs
Bessie Wilson
Maysville
Thomas Triplett
Main and
U Streets
Cravens “Turpin
Columbus Discovery Misunderstanding Sparks Laughter
A youngster asks Tommie about 1492 and Columbus discovering America. Tommie replies with a playful misinterpretation, thinking the numbers might be a telephone number.
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Tommie
America
Shelby Thompson dies in Arizona at 18
Shelby Thompson aged 18 died Friday evening in Tucson Arizona where he had gone with his mother and three brothers Robert Howard and Earl seeking release from illness. He is survived by his mother Mrs Nannie Thompson and brothers and sisters Mrs Claude Dunavent Miss Fahnie Thompson of this city and Mrs Frankie Braden of Ogden Utah. He formerly worked for this office and was regarded as a good boy with a spotless character and compassionate heart. The family expresses grief and extends sympathy to those in sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Thompson
James E. Thompson
Nannie Thompson
Tucson
Arizona
Robert
Howard
Earl
Claude Dunavent
Fahnie Thompson
Frankie Braden
Ogden
Utah
Shelby
Young Couple Wed in Quiet City Ceremony
Miss Elizabeth Johnson age 18 and Carroll Frogge 21 were married Wednesday at 3 PM by Rev. R. C. Goldsmith at the Baptist parsonage. The bride works for Cumberland Telephone Co. and the groom is a young farmer. They will honeymoon briefly and return to make their home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Johnson
Carroll Frogge
R. C. Goldsmith
Baptist Parsonage
Cumberland Telephone Co
Frogge
Christmas Tree Event at Table Theatre Lobby
Christmas morning at the Table Theatre lobby manager W B Small acted as Santa Claus presiding over a decorated lobby tree. The guests were theatre employees and the Annex staff as gifts adorned the tree and the room with colored lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Small
Santa Claus
Table Theatre
Death of Charley Williams Shocks Local Community
Charley Williams a respected local colored citizen died of heart failure on the city streets Friday morning after coming to town for Christmas shopping. He is survived by a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Williams
Cattle Stolen or Strayed Near Rezine Owings Area
Three yearling cattle branded with W on the left hip, about 750 pounds each, reported missing or stolen near Rezine Owings. Reward offered for information leading to recovery.
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Rezin Owings
For Rent Two Rooms With Privilege of Bath
Two rooms available for rent with private bath privilege. Contact 811 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Going Ahead After the Panic of 1907
A historic editorials urges business to view the 1907 panic as opportunity. It champions bold investment, expansion, and government projects, arguing prudence in backing up wastes momentum and that confidence and action will spur prosperity. It cites prominent empire builders and a national spirit of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Harriman
Hill
Veteran Railroad Man Dies of Infirmities
Captain J. O. Woods a longtime C. and O. Railroad employee died Monday at his East Main street home after weeks of diabetes and related illness He was 73 and had served as guard at Spencer pike crossing He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs John Maher and Mrs Jess Parks and two sons John and Robert Woods Burial was at Machpelah Cemetery conducted by Rev R C Goldsmith This city mourns a popular longtime railroader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Woods
East Main Street
C. & O. Railroad
Spencer Pike
John Maher
Jess Parks
Middletown
Ohio
John
Robert Woods
Bath County
Machpelah Cemetery
R. C. Goldsmith
Captain Woods
Persistent American Farmer Expands Alaska Agriculture
The article lauds the American farmer for spreading cultivation to Alaska. It notes Matanuska and Tanana districts supply most vegetables locally, forage and even wheat now viable thanks to agricultural stations. Fairbanks builds the first flour mill and yields about 19.6 bushels per acre. farmers organize for cooperative purchases as beef cattle potential grows.
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Alaska
Matanuska
Tanana
Fairbanks
Leases Stable and Opens Taxi Stand in City
Curtis Hollon of Camargo has leased the Bank street livery stable from Henry Judy and will run a livery business. W. C. Hedrick, moving from current site, will operate a taxi cab stand with his stable at the Thompson property on Mayaville street opposite the Ragan-Gay Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Hollon
Camargo
Bank Street
Henry Judy
W. C. Hedrick
Thompson
Mayaville Street
Ragan-Gay Motor Co
Sterling Dancing Club Night Promises Big Turnout
The Sterling Dancing Club plans a large event tonight at Trimble Hall with Smith's Lexing ton Orchestra providing music. Scores of beaux and belles from across the state are expected to attend, drawn by the decorated dance hall and festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Dancing Club
Trimble Hall
Smith
Lexington
Auctioneer Clayton Howell Returns from Course
New auctioneer Clayton Howell comes back from a course in auctioneering and will be prepared to pry sales of every description in a manner to secure the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Howell
Ieago
For Sale Shotguns At A Bargain The Advocate Office
Two shotguns offered for sale including an automatic shotgun in top condition and a one season used double barrel model. Apply at the Advocate Office. Also a line about keeping a flowing conversation with husband is included in the text.
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Advocate Office
Wanted to Buy Two Saddled Mares From Four to Eight
W E Bean advertises a wanted to buy two saddled mares aged four to eight years. The notice seeks suitable animals and invites offers or responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bean
Eve's Choice Masked by Fate as She Accepts an Ideal
Eve conformed to societal expectations, accepting an arranged marriage and feigning satisfaction with the ideal husband she believed fate assigned her. This reflection portrays limited agency for women in choosing spouses.
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Eve
All the Big Tobacco Houses Represented at Mt Sterling Market
The Mt Sterling market opens January 4 with warehouses receiving tobacco for the opening sale. Major manufacturers will be represented by buyers including J R Vaulkner for R J Reynolds Co and G O Tuck for American Tobacco Company, ensuring competitive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
J. R. Vaulkner
R. J. Reynolds Co
Liggett & Myers
Jess Williams
Fr Lorillard Company
G. O. Tuck
American Tobacco Company
J. M. Edmunds Co
Winston-Salem Leaf Tobacco Company
Charles Stewart
Petty Company
J. M. Venable
J. P. Taylor Company
Drawing Contest A Big Success at Table Theatre
The Table Theatre Christmas drawing drew the largest crowd yet with streets filled as people lined up for admission. Winners included Earl Sexton a year free ticket Rose Scott six months free Miss Rose Scott Sharpsburg and Mrs Frank Boyd three months free ticket. Under manager Wm B Small the theatre plans an unusual week with likely capacity crowds each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Table Theatre
Earl Sexton
Rose Scott
Sharpsburg
Frank Boyd
Wm. B. Small
Ben W. Cox Named General Manager of Cedar Valley Times
Ben W. Cox of his city accepts the position of general manager for the Cedar Valley Times a daily in Vinton Town. He brings extensive newspaper experience and will assume control mid January with Mrs. Cox moving January 10 to their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben W. Cox
Cedar Valley Times
Vinton
Town
Cox
Mrs. Cox
William Dailey Seriously Ill in Covington Hospital
William Dailey, in declining health for some time, was yesterday moved to a Covington hospital for treatment. His sister, Miss Ellen Dailey, accompanies him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dailey
Covington
Miss Ellen Dailey
Man with No Secrets From Wife Ends Bachelor Status
A tale describes a man who lived as a bachelor yet kept no secrets from his wife, illustrating a paradox of openness within marriage and personal identity.
Death Notice for Mrs. Lida May Ratliff at Machpelah Cemetery
Mrs. Lida May Ratliff aged 35 wife of Alvin Ratliff died at Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington at 4 a.m. septic poisoning. She leaves two children Burns 10 and Margaret 10 days, three sisters, two brothers, and husband Alvin T Ratliff. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home with Rev. Clyde Darsie officiating. interment Machpelah Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida May Ratliff
Alvin Ratliff
Good Samaritan
Albert Botts
Fox bred rabbit hound advert seeks top buyer
A terse advert invites applicants to the Advocate Office offering a fox bred rabbit hound believed to be the best available. The notice urges interested parties to apply at the Advocate Office for details and purchase arrangements.
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Advocate
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Mrs. Eizabeth Scobee
Great Divide
Land & Priest Druggists
Mrs. Alvin Ratliff
Jesus
Clyde Darsie
M. C. Ayres
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