Weedon Community Leader Dies By Self Inflicted Wound
IR K Weedon, known in this section and now of Preston, ended his life by shooting himself this morning at the home of Mrs Ratliff in Bath county. He had been in failing health. He leaves a wife Teaves formerly Miss Anderson, one son Mitt Weedon in the U S Army, two sisters Mrs J Dillard Hazelrigg and Mrs Stockwell Samuels. The body was moved to Eastin and Harris undertaking for burial preparations. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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KK. Weedon
Preston
Weedon
Pocketbook Lost at Windsor Hotel Paris Reward
Black leather pocketbook with two dollars in currency and a meal ticket missing. Contains small change and a Windsor Hotel Paris meal ticket. Reward offered for return to Miss Stella Stephens. Phone 603.
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Windsor Hotel
Paris
Stella Stephens
Tobacco Market Opens With 500000 Pounds
The Mt. Sterling market will open with 500000 pounds of tobacco ready for the first days sales and as soon as displaced another 500000 pounds will come in. Prospects for a high tide market in the white barley district are bright.
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Mt. Sterling
White Barley
St John's Day Lodge Elects Officers at Camargo
Alma lodge of Masons at Camargo elected Finley Norris F M William Cockrell S W J B Trimble S D Vic Baxter J D Peter Greenwade Treasurer Dr Ricketts Secretary Less Turley Tyler An oyster dinner followed the election and the day was described as a joy day.
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Alma’ Lodge of Masons
St. John’s Day
Finley Norris
F. M
William Cockrell
S. W
J. B. Trimble
Coal sale alert from Mt Sterling Commission & Storage Co
A large stock of the highest grades of coal is offered in our yards at a price as low as can be bought. Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co.
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Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co
Returns From Hospital Henry Reid Home Near City
Henry Reid, who has been treated at a Lexington hospital, returned today to his residence near this city. His many friends will be greatly pleased to learn of his improved condition.
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Henry Reid
Lexington
Reid
Mt. Sterling Commission and Stor etage Co. Coal Stockpile
The Mt. Sterling Commission and Stor etage Co. report ample coal on hand for distribution or sale, indicating strong inventory levels and supply readiness.
Burley Market Opens Amid Price Fears in 1919
The December 1 opening for Burley tobacco in Kentucky is deferred to January 1 due to low spirits in the market. Industry observers note an overproduction boom past, Europe’s credit troubles, and cautious demand with high grades holding value while overall prices may stay weak. Farmers face balancing cash needs and marketing constraints across Black Patch and Green River tobaccos.
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Burley
Kentucky
America
Europe
Congressman Cantrill
Tennessee
Prices and labor drive postwar commerce in optimism
The piece argues that price declines depend on substantial labor cost cuts, noting merchants selling at cost but warning real reductions will take six months to a year. It urges cautious buying, shared responsibility for prosperity, and optimism that a revival will follow once labor costs ease.
Policemen Elected At City Council Adjourned Meeting
At a adjourned City Council meeting in City Hall Tuesday night officers were elected to serve under Chief Tipton for the coming year. The new officers are W. T. Fich Rufus Stockdale and Tom Holland. An extra policeman will be added amid a crime wave. Officer Stockdale is currently in Lexington Hospital undergoing treatment but is expected to return soon.
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Tipton
W. T. Fich
Rufus Stockdale
Tom Holland
Stockdale
Lexington
Small Fire Destroys Two Homes on Tenny Hill
A morning fire prompted a department response to Tenny Hill. Two residences were burned to the ground but flames were stopped before additional damage occurred.
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Tenny Hill
Lodge 23 Officers Elected for Ensuing Year
Lodge 23 F and A M announced the officers for the coming year led by Master S B Carrington. Other appointed officers include Wm S Carrington Sr Warden L R Douglas Jr Warden W P Oldham Secretary F B Wyatt Treasurer 8 D Gay Sr Deacon R D Greene Jr Deacon and J H Brunner Tyler.
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Lodge
S. B. Carrington
Wm. S. Carrington
L. R. Douglas
W. P. Oldham
F. B. Wyatt
D. Gay
R. D. Greene, Jr
J. H. Brunner
Tyler
Edison on failures and thinking, a concise truth
The quote attributes failures to a lack of thought among men. It presents Edison asserting that intelligent effort hinges on deliberate thinking rather than mere effort.
Postoffice Adds Brass Railing to Improve Safety
The postoffice department funds a new brass railing for the postoffice building to prevent accidents for people entering and leaving the office, enhancing safety and utility.
The Trouble With Remorse
An evocative remark on remorse that highlights how regret arrives only after harm is inflicted. It suggests a moral critique of delayed guilt and the difficulty of making amends once consequences unfold.
Charities Plea Seeks Kentucky Help for European Relief
Telegram from Fred Sackett urges Judge H R Prewitt and Mt Sterling leaders to organize a statewide drive. Richard Bean of Louisville treasurer for the European Relief Council asks for $33,000,000 by January 10 to feed and medically aid three and a half million Eastern European children. Local banks and organizations are asked to collect donations payable to Bean at Louisville National Bank.
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H. R. Prewitt
Judge Prewitt Aks
Kentucky
Dale
the Gazette
Bank Democrat
Europe
Red Cross
American Relief Administration
Knights of Columbus
Jewish Welfare Committee
Federal Council of Churches
Mt. Sterling
Richard Bean
Louisville National Bank
Fred Sackett
For Sale or Rent A Small Farm
Miss Mary Evans offers a small farm for sale or rent at No 32 Clay Street.
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Mary Evans
Clay Street
Chiles-Thompson Grocery Expands Facilities for New Year
Chiles Thompson Grocery Co. enlarges warehouse office and sample rooms as the year ends. The firm reports satisfaction with the year’s business and vows stronger effort in the coming year.
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Chiles-Thompson Grocery Co
For Sale Fox-Bred Rabbit Hound Best Available
An advertisement offers a fox-bred rabbit hound described as the best available for sale. Interested buyers are instructed to apply at the Advocate Office.
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Advocate Office
Veteran congressman eyes fifty three years in service
The aged lawmaker, Danny, notes a 23 term Congress career begun in 1872. He turns 85 on May 7 and recalls eight years as speaker. He compares his tenure to Gladstone's 53 years in the British House of Commons and hints at continuing future service.
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Danny
Congress
Quilford
N. C
Gladstone
House of Commons
Strayed or Stolen Three Yearling Cattle In Reward Cast
Three yearling cattle branded with a W on the right hip, about 750 pounds each. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. REZIN OWINGS.
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Rezin Owings
Businessmen plan labor goals for the coming year
Businessmen who aim for success are planning the labors of the coming year across occupations and professions. Read the Classified ada.
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IR. K. Weedon
Camargo
ST. John's Day
Mt. Sterling Commission & Storetage Co
Virginia
North Carolina
Edison
Wey
Capitol
Cannc
Cannon
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