Bootlegger Fitzpatrick Fined and Jailed in Whisky Case
Law officers, after months of surveillance, arrested Farmer Fitzpatrick on whisky charges. Omar Ishmael bought liquor from him. a seizure yielded two full pints and a half pint. Fitzpatrick received a $100 fine, forty days in jail, with federal warrants anticipated after sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzpatrick
Omar Ishmael
Aaron’s Run
Fitzpatrick Aarce
Maysville Street
Gibbons
Chenault
United States
Shelbyville Couple Wed Here in Central Kentucky
A Shelbyville ceremony united Miss Clara Watts and Mr. Edward Bryant in the Baptist church with Rev. J. S. Wilson officiating. The couple, from prominent local families, are described as popular and well regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Kentucky
Baptist Passage
Clara Watts
Edward Bryant
Shelbyville
J. S. Wilson
Carrington Dies After Stroke at Home
Relatives found Carrington in a fatal apoplexy this morning at his city residence. He suffered a stroke and died before medical help could reach him. A long time county resident, he was widely known and respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
Eased
Con
Assessor Finishes Work on Montgomery Property Lists
The assessor Jas T Barnes and deputies Hampton Montjoy and Matt Wells near completion of the Montgomery county assessment. They will prepare lists for the board of supervisors meeting early in January. An increase in values is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. T. Barnes
Hampton Montjoy
Matt Wells
Montgomery
The
of Supervisors
Magistrates Hold Last Meeting Before Change in Government
The Fiscal Court held its final meeting as magistrates and approved only minor claims. Next Monday the County Commission form of government takes effect with three Commissioners and a County Judge. Outgoing magistrates and incoming commissioners were hosted at Ringo's Cafe, with C. L. Dean absent sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. O. W. McCormick
A. L. Tipton
C. L. Dean
Greene
Crooks
Seaff
Ringo’s
Messrs
W. 0. Chenault
Frank P. Boyd
C. W. McCormick
Matt Wells
W. D. Henry
T. C. Quisenberry
J. Rice Crooks
Keller Greene
Xmas Dinner for the Poor at Paramount Theatre
On Christmas day 114 children from Mt. Sterling were invited to the Paramount Theatre where a Christmas tree loaded with gifts nuts and candy awaited them Santa Claus handed out the gifts and the event was run by Louise Lloyd and Susette Johnson with a post tree film show to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Paramount Theatre
Santa Claus
Louise Lloyd
Susette Johnson
Blount Qualifies as Circuit Court Clerk-elect
John H. Blount qualified before Judge Chenault by posting a $3000 bond with sureties H. K. Greene S. B. Lane John Peggs and Oliver Howell. Anise Hunt named as deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Blount
Chenault
H. K. Greene
S. B. Lane
John Peggs
Oliver Howell
Anise Hunt
Elks Lodge Holds Members Social Session Next Saturday
Mt Sterling lodge 723 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks announces a members only social session next Saturday evening at 8 at their club corner Main and Maysville streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling Lodge No. 723
The
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Main and
Maysville Streets
Pool Room Closed in Julian Building
The pool and billiard room operated by J. W. Wills at the Julian building corner Main and Maysville streets has closed. Mr. Wills will return to Winchester, his former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wills
Julian Building
Main and
Maysville Streets
Wills
Winchester
Wanted 500 Barrels White Corn Monarch Milling Co
Classified note from Monarch Milling Co seeks 500 barrels of good white corn. Contact details not provided in OCR snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch Milling Co
Bystander Accident After Drunken Arrest Near Queen and High
Policeman Thomas Scott arrested a drunken young man named Crouch from Bunker Hill. A brother tried to take him away, allegedly with a pistol. Scott shot at Crouch. Stockdale was struck in the leg as he stood nearby. Stockdale’s wound described as not serious. Crouch brothers later fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. The incident occurred at Queen and High streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Crouch
Bunker Hill
Lane Stockdale
Stockdale
Crouch Brothers
Queen and
High Streets
Perry Family Relocates to Lexington Home
Mr and Mrs Benjamin F Perry sold their Montgom ery county farm and bought a house on North Ashland Ave in Lexington from Mrs Simcox. Their son Thomas Perry works in lumber with 8 F McCormick Co and may join the family business. Neighbors wish them prosperity in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Benjamin F. Perry
Ashland Avenue
Lexington
Simcox
Perry
Thomas Perry
8. F. McCormick Company
Mt. Sterling
Appointed Trustee Under Ragan Will In Local Probate
Before County Judge W O Chenault last Wednesday a written motion by Mrs Mary C Reid led to R G Kern being appointed trustee of the late William Ragan. Kern qualified by oath and posted a $25000 bond with sureties A Sid Hart and W B White of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Chenault
Mary C. Reid
R. G., Kern
Reid
William Ragan
Kern
A. Sid Hart
W. B. White
Christmas Dance at Ringo's Hall Draws Visitors
The Sterling Dancing Club held its annual Christmas dance at Ringo's hall. Elaborate decorations and excellent music by Brown's Saxophone Quintet impressed attendees, with many visitors present and the young ladies in notably beautiful costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Dancing Club
Ringo’s Hall
Brown
First Christian Church of Canton Claims Largest Bible School
The First Christian church of Canton Ohio reports the largest Bible School in America with an enrollment of 5 223 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Christian Church
Canton
Ohio
America
Prominent Lecturer at Christian Church Tonight
Hon. James H. Swango of Terre Haute Ind, son of Judge G B Swango, brings a lecture on The Hawaii Islands and the Orient to the Christian church this Thursday at 7 30 p m The speaker is an experienced lecturer with a record in oratorical contests and politics, prior County Judge tenure, and recent Pacific travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
James H. Swango
Terre Haute
Ind
Swango
G. B. Swango
Chicago
Islands of
Pacific
Hawaii Islands
Orient
Murphy and Planck Wed in Lexington Christmas Day
Clester Murphy of this county wed Miss Ruth Planck of Winchester on Christmas day in Lexington. Rev. C. F. Oney performed the ceremony at his Mentelle Park home. They will reside in Montgomery County. Murphy is the son of J. T. Murphy and a well known young farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clester Murphy
Ruth Planck
Winchester
Lexington
C. F. Oney
Mentelle Park
Montgomery County
Mr. Murphy
J. T. Murphy
Saloons Targeted by General Garnett in Kentucky
The Elizabethtown News argues for strict enforcement to close Sunday saloons in Covington and Newport, labeling defiant saloon-keepers as enemies to society comparable to highwaymen and urging law-abiding citizens to support measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett
Covington
Newport
Kentucky
Elizabethtown
Moves to Bath by Blacksmith Richard M Hamilton
Richard M. Hamilton, who ran a blacksmith shop at Judy, has given up the business and moved with his family to Preston in Bath County. There he will engage in business and reside in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Hamilton
Judy
Preston
Bath County
Episcopal Christmas Tree at Judge Winn Home
Episcopal church members will host a Christmas tree and party for Sunday School children at Judge Robert H. Winn's North Maysville street home on Thursday afternoon, December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Robert H. Winn
North Maysville Street
Elks Initiate Harvey Crooks and J L McClung in Mt Sterling
Mr Harvey R Crooks and Dr J L McClung were initiated into the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Mt Sterling Lodge No 723 during its last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey R. Crooks
J. L. McClung
the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Mt. Sterling
Thompson sells fifty four head of cattle to Monte Fox
W Lois Thompson sold fifty four head of fancy export cattle to Monte Fox of Danville. The cattle weigh about sixteen hundred pounds each and are in fine condition. They brought eight dollars and thirty five cents per hundred and will be shipped to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lois Thompson
Monte Fox
Danville
New York
Tobacco Sales Resume With Strong Demand and Higher Averages
The tobacco market reopened after a three day Christmas recess. Sales across three floors totaled about 210,000 pounds with overall gains and active bidding. Notable growers and averages included Botts & Toy 3,080 pounds at 15.32, Richard Garrett 1,260 pounds at 12.62, Sponell 1,970 pounds at 11.97, and Fassett 2,300 pounds at 12.37 as buyers chased quality weed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botts & Toy
Phipps & Stull
Richard Garrett
Henry C. Prewitt
Smith & Wilson
Fox & Staton
T. S. Robertson
R. G. Owings
Bradford & Shrout
J. A. Sponell
Gay & Bean
S. M
Lost Pocket Book Near Depot on Christmas Evening
Man reports a lost pocket book containing calling cards and money near the depot on Christmas Eve. Return to this office to claim a reward.
Exercises at County High School Christmas Program
A large crowd attended the Christmas program of the Black and Old Gold Literary Society at County High School last Thursday afternoon in the school chapel. The program featured a declamation by Breckinridge Horton, recitation by Neale Cox, a debate on hypocrisy versus lying with Nellie Holbarn and Mattie Baker affirming and Fannie Turley and Nellie B. Guilfoile opposing, a Christmas declamation by Minnie Clay Henry, a dialogic piece The Man Hatems by twenty seven pupils, piano solo by Marguerite Leach, and critiques by Stella Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neale Cox
Nellie Holbarn
Mattie Baker
Fannie Turley
Nellie B. Guilfoile
Minnie Clay Henry
Marguerite Leach
Stella Garrett
Old sore re opened as Dr Motley is shot near Ezel
Dr Oscar Motley recently released from Morgan county custody for the Dennis killing encounters Asa Dennis near Ezel. After a brief exchange Motley is shot in the jaw and Asa Dennis is wounded in the body. Both are reported in dangerous condition. Motley had spent months in the local jail for safe keeping after prior trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Motley
F. D. Dennis
Morgan County
Asa Dennis
Ezel
Motley
Dennis
Good Citizen Dead at Rogers Mill After Long Illness
Leander Summay of Rogers Mill neighborhood died Saturday from stomach cancer after a lengthy illness. A respected farmer and good citizen, he was buried in the family graveyard on Monday. The Advocate offers sympathy to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Summay
Rogers Mill
Advocate
Dr Duerson's Brother Dies in Winchester
Henry Duerson aged 83 died at his sister Mrs. Maria Bean's home in Winchester after Brights disease. He left three sisters Mrs. Bean Mrs. Lacey Stewart and Mrs. Mildred Thompson of Winchester and one brother Dr Charles Duerson of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Duerson
Maria Bean
Winchester
Bright
Bean
Lacey Stewart
Mildred Thompson
Charles Duerson
City
Farm for Rent at Thomson Station with multiple crops
75 acres sod land for hemp 20 acres tobacco 80 acres sod land for corn 33 acres timothy meadow 35 acres rye and grass 44 acres bluegrass sod. Two tenant houses. Possession March 1. Money rent 26 tf. A. W. Stofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Station
A. W. Stofer
Chronic self-criticism as mirror of greater faults
A reflective remark argues that persistent fault finding in others signals deeper flaws within the critic. The statement implies self-scrutiny is needed to avoid hypocrisy and personal blind spots.
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Blount
Thomas
P. m
Bath
Episcopal
New Elks
Robertson House
Farmers House
Whitehall
Greenwade’s
County High
DR. Duerson
the Advocate For Printing
Rogers Co
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