Death calls Mrs. W. T. Tyler after long illness
Mrs. W T Tyler of this city dies suddenly at home after a hearty supper and a brief illness. Born January 31 1858 she was the daughter of W Anderson. She married William T Tyler in August 1876 and leaves five children, two brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held at the residence with Rev M V P Yeaman and Rev J S Wilson officiating. Burial followed at Machpelah cemetery.
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W. T. Tyler
Countyanuary
Att W. Anderson
William T. Tyler
J. Clark
Matt W
Philadelphia
John C
Winches
John D. McColm
Huntington
W. Va
Dorothy Tyler
Thomasville
Georgia
M. V. P. Yeaman
J. 8. Wilson
The
Baptist Church
Machpelah
Tyler
Death of J. R. Garrett Known as Uncle Bob
Mr. J. R. Garrett 81 known as Uncle Bob died from burns received when his clothing caught fire from a stove Friday night. A prominent local figure, he was buried at Georgetown on Monday. Judge H. Clay McKee prepared a life sketch noting his Kentucky roots and long career as a self made educator and community member.
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J. R. Garrett
Bob
Burns
Garrett
Georgetown
H. Clay McKee
Fenley
Polly Garrett
Old Lulbegrad
Brethren
Elkanah
Millie Ann
Ezekiel Elkin
Lewis
Rosaline
Sarah
Lucy
Nancy
Adaline
J. R
Robert
Melissa
Mas
Lucy Guy
Buford Boone
Old Union School
Kiddville
Local loose leaf tobacco market reports strong averages
A summary shows total sales of 6,628,840 pounds for 1,142,565.11 dollars, averaging 17.23 dollars per hundred. Farmers House leads with 2,894,245 pounds sold at 502,393.91 dollars, Whitehall at 2,377,500 pounds, Robertson House at 1,357,095 pounds. Owing to car shortages sales paused briefly but warehouses will accept tobacco. Dealers urged to support the local market during cold weather and season.
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Farmers House
Whitehall
Robertson House
Settlement in Montgomery case over deadly Spratt accident
In Montgomery Circuit Court the case of R A Chiles administrator versus J B Spratt was settled by compromise and dismissed. Spratt paid 2750 dollars and court costs after a fatal accident involving a two and a half year old child of Mr and Mrs Henry Watson of the city.
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R. A. Chiles
J. B. Spratt
Montgomery
Henry Watson
Spratt
Mrs Iva Wood Swaffield Slips Breaks Ankle
Mrs Iva Wood Swaffield slipped in her back yard on Sycamore street Saturday afternoon and broke both bones in her left ankle. She will be kept in the house for some time due to the painful injury.
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Iva Wood Swaffield
Stanley Calls Special Session in Kentucky Tax Battle
The Kentucky governor calls legislators to a February 14 session in Frankfort to consider revenue and taxation. The paper warns the proposed Tax Commission bill would burden farmers and property owners while exempting coal corporations, urging farmers to contact their representatives to defeat the bill. It notes the paper has no farmland ties and questions Montgomery County delegation to Frankfort.
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A. O. Stanley
Frankfort
Tax Commission
Kentucky
Farmer
Montgomery County
Fire damages residence on Howard Avenue
A fire started in the cellar under the kitchen of Mrs. Anna Tipton on Howard Avenue late Monday. The blaze was brought under control by the responding company but smoke and water caused substantial damage to the property. Cause is not known.
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Anna Tipton
Howard Avenue
Break in relations with Germany shocks nation
President Wilson announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany at a joint session of Congress. Germany’s consul and staff were given passports, while Gerard, the American ambassador, and staff were ordered home. Spain and Switzerland appointed intermediaries for diplomatic matters. The move follows two years of tense diplomacy and the loss of over 200 American lives at sea.
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Germany
Wilson
Congress
Count von Bernstorff
Gerard
Spain
United States
Berlin
Switzerland
High Seas
South Atlantic
Winter blizzard grips city with subzero cold
A severe blizzard hit the city and county Sunday with 5 to 12 below readings. The 60 mile per hour wind, sleet and snow battered streets as residents faced gas pressure drops and shortages while stockmen report worsening conditions. Authorities aided needy residents amid harsh winter weather.
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Kentucky
Death Ends Mrs. Ann Knox Suffering at Home
Mrs. Ann Knox, widow of William Knox, died last Thursday night at her home near the Levee in this county after a long illness. She had been a devoted Christian, a loving mother of five children, and a kind neighbor. Survived by Harvey Raymond Knox Lewis Knox Eddie Hainline and T J Douglas, funeral services were held Saturday with burial in Machpelah cemetery.
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Ann Knox
William Knox
Levee
Harvey Raymond
Lewis Knox
Eddie Hainline
T. J. Douglas
Machpelah Cemetery
Log Cabin Syrups and Cakes Featured for Breakfast
Vanarsdell offers Log Cabin syrups and cakes as a fine breakfast choice. The prompt highlights versatile breakfast use and a suggested supplier.
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Vanarsdell
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Hon
Lulbegrad Creek
George W. Anderson
Richard Stofer
Bob” Garrett
Aseanea McKee
Stanley
the Advocate For Printing
Department of Justice
Housantanic
Austria
MR. Farmer
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