Death of Tarlton C. Graves Obituary
Early Sunday the death of Tarlton C. Graves at Holt avenue ends a 77 year life. A longtime New Jersey life insurance agent, he was known as a Southern Gentleman and leaves a wife and three children Laura Minnie Sue and J C Graves. Funeral Tuesday at 11 o clock at his home with Rev W J Bolin and Rev H D Clark officiating. Burial in Machpelah cemetery.
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Tarlton C. Graves
Holt Avenue
Graves
New Jersey Life Insurance Company
Sterling
Laura
Minnie Sue
J. C. Graves
Our City
W. J. Bolin
H. D Clark
Machpelah Cemetery
Graves Purchases Storer Place Farm on Grassy Lick Pike
Mr George O Graves of Winchester buys the Storer place farm from Mr and Mrs E B Cunningham. The 115 acre farm at 115 dollars per acre is well located and improved. It joins Graves land and provides an outlet on the pike near the city.
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George O. Graves
Winchester
E. 8. Cunningham
Storer Place
Grassy Lick Pike
Tennessean proposes 21 year marriage mandate law
A Tennessee legislator with a bold vow seeks a bill requiring all citizens to marry by age 21 under penalty of punishment. The proposal frames marriage as a civic duty but faces questions over personal freedom and enforcement.
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Tennessee
Life Insurance as a Secure Investment and Bonded Protection
Talk Twenty argues life insurance is not a gamble but a serious investment backed by the Commonwealth via Hoffman's Company The State Mutual of Massachusetts offering a bond backed policy. It promises safety for legatees and potential savings as a capstone to satisfaction with insured benefits.
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Hoffman
State Mutual of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Burley Tobacco Society Rejects 1911 Cut-Out Endorsement
At a Lexington meeting the Burley Tobacco Society refused to endorse the 1911 cut-out plan. An unsigned written statement from the Burley Union Committee explains the stance, noting independent counties’ pledges and concerns over signers and old pool members.
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Burley Tobacco Society
Lexington
Burley Union Committee
The
Burley Union
Clarence LeBus
Lister Witherspoon
U. G. Sanders
S. A. Shanklin
A. N. Slaughter
A. L. Ferguson
W.S. Taylor
GC. Patrick
Burley Tobacco Union
Fayette County
Burley
Burley Society
Taxpayers Last Notice From Sheriff
Sheriff Crooks warns that unpaid taxes will be published as delinquents. Taxpayers are urged to pay immediately to avoid inclusion and humiliation. 31-21 W. F. Crooks, Sheriff.
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W. F. Crooks
New Line of Spring Wall Paper at The Fair
A stall at The Fair promotes a new line of spring wallpaper with lovely patterns priced at five cents a bolt.
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the Fair
Judge Young Impresses Grayson Circuit With Firm Demeanor
Elizabethtown dispatch notes Hon. Alice W. Young of Mt. Sterling presided over the Grayson Circuit Court during its term due to Judge Weed S. Chelf's illness. Young fined a court official jailed an unwilling witness and rebuked several attorneys yet showed fairness and a strict but just judicial style. He drew admiration at the hotel for political anecdotes and lively chatter after sessions.
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Elizabethtown
Ninth Judicial District
Alice W. Young
Mt. Sterling
Grayson Circuit Court
Weed S. Chelf
Young
Grayson Court
Johnson Withdraws From Democratic Kentucky Primary
Congressman Ben Johnson resigns from the gubernatorial race citing opponents attempts to frame his Catholic faith in the campaign. He urges the Democratic State Executive Committee to halt the primary and convene a State Convention to nominate a ticket against which no bigot or Catholic can complain. Senator McCreary appears likely to become Kentucky’s next governor.
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Ben Johnson
McCreary
Kentucky
Farmers Institute to convene in city February 23
The State Farmers Institute will be held in this city February 23 2425 with about 150 visitors. President Thos J Bigstaff and the Executive Committee in Lexington crafted a three day program featuring speakers from state and national agricultural groups. Topics include Farm Management Hog Cholera Serum Domestic Science Fruit Raising and Sheep Breeding with railroads negotiating reduced rates to aid attendance.
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State Farmers Institute
Thos. J. Bigstaff
Lexington
Farmers Institute
Pres Dent Bigstaff
Bigstaff
Commissioner of Agriculture
M. C. Rankin
J. W. Spillman
Department of Farm Management
United States Department of Agriculture
J. J. Hooper
Henrys. Barker
State University
Eliza Martin
C. W. Coffey
University of Illinois
Virginia
Kentucky
Democratic committee amends primary call in Louisville
The Democratic State Executive Committee in Louisville amends the primary call to endorse a United States Senate candidate and fixes assessments for races. The subcommittee is ordered to report again February 17 on arranging primary details as bids list payment amounts from 1,000 to 4,000 for various nominations.
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Democratic State Executive Committee
Louisville
James
United States
Changes in Undertaking Firm Links Harris Eastin to Sutton
Harris and Eastin dissolve the partnership with Eastin joining W. A. Sutton and Son in the same line. They plan incorporation and will operate from the Sutton and Cockrell building at Main and Bank. Dr Harris remains in furniture and undertaking, likely retaining much of the trade.
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Harris & Eastin
Mr. Eastin
W. A. Sutton & Son
Sutton & Cockrell
Bank Streets
Harris
Bee Thief Foiled by Hound in Bath County Chase
Detective J W Hinson rode to Farmers in Bath county with his blood hound to trail a hive thief. The dog located the culprit after a miles long pursuit but the swarm of bees attacked the officer and the thief escaped. He returned to the city saying no more.
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J. W. Hinson
Bath County
Hinson
Sudden Death of Mrs. J. M. Jones in Bath County
News from Bath County reports the death of 25 year old Mrs. J. M. Jones at her Owingsville home. She was found dead in a chair with both hands clasped tightly around her two children, who could not free themselves. She had been resting while repairing the paper when death occurred.
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Bath County
Card of Thanks from Carr family
Card of thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during illness and death of their son and husband. T. J. Carr and family and Mrs. Corlis Carr express gratitude for comforting words and deeds and the support from those who shared in his life.
Rogers Co representative departs for New York
Mr. J. Y. Rogers of The Rogers Company Outfitters to Women left for New York last Saturday to purchase goods. His selections in recent seasons have shown excellent taste, and local ladies and the surrounding country are urged to await his forthcoming offerings.
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J. Y. Rogers
The
Rogers Co
New York
Public Auction of Duff Estate Land Near Spencer
Executors of 8 A Duff deceased offer for rent and sale on February 20 1911 at 1 pm at the Court House door about 85 acres grass land 2 acres corn crop garden and 1 acre lot near Spencer on Spencer turnpike terms to be announced sale day by Teason Coors Executors.
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A. Duff
Court House
Spencer
Spencer Turnpike
Death of Corlis Carr at Locust Street Home
Corlis Carr son of Thomas J. Carr died Sunday morning after a brief illness at his Locust Street home. Funeral services were held at the residence by Rev. Moody and burial followed in Machpelah Cemetery. Carr had been employed several months at the Kirkpatrick & Clay tobacco warehouse and was remembered by many warm friends.
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Corlis Carr
Thomas J. Carr
Locust Street
Rev. Moody
Machpelah
Carr
Kirkpatrick & Clay
New Furniture Store Opens in Paris Storefront
J W Baber of Paris leases the corner Main and Bank streets store formerly Alams Express Co. to operate an up to date furniture shop. Baber, longtime manager of J T Lumin Furniture Co. in Paris, and Mrs Baker with Miss Mayme Miller take rooms on North Maysville street as new residents.
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J. W. Baber
Paris
Main
Bank Streets
Alams Express Co
William
Baber
J. T. Lumin Furniture Co
Baker
Mayme Miller
Maysville Street
City
Stephens Accepts Bookkeeping Post With I F Tabb
Stephens has accepted a position as bookkeeper with I F Tabb of this city. He is described as a competent and courteous gentleman and is expected to prove a valuable addition to Mr Tabb's business.
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Stephens
I. F. Tabb
Tabb
Shetland Ponies for Sale by J F Reynolds
Two pure blood Shetland ponies offered for sale by J F Reynolds. Suitable for children and family use. Contact details not fully provided.
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J. F. Reynolds
For Rent Farm Near Howard's Mill Availability
Auction notice style rental listing for a farm near Howard's Mill from March 1, 1911 for a one year term with 31 31 per year. Mrs. Clarinda See is listed as the contact.
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Howard’s Mill
Clarinda See
Mrs. J. Will Clay Hosts Thursday Afternoon Party
Mrs. J Will Clay will entertain Thursday afternoon at her beautiful home on North Maysville Street with a cachet. Over one hundred invitations have been issued and society people anticipate the event with pleasure.
Small Crocery For Sale Money Making Proposition
A compact notice selling a small grocery business as a money making proposition. Interested parties urged to apply at the office for particulars. Brett.
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Brett
Public Sale For A. Johnson February Auctions
Public sale notices announce sale on February 14 to liquidate fine stock including driving horses work mules Jersey milch cows hogs corn hay farm wagons and implements. An additional sale on February 20 offers 1484 acres of the Johnson farm. Also a display of 1912 calendars at Advocate Publishing Co Mt Sterling.
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Johnson
Mt. Sterling
The
Advocate Publishing Co., Inc
Bargains Abound at The Fair’s 5¢ and 10¢ Tables
The Fair offers a lively display of inexpensive goods with many items priced at 5 cents and 10 cents. Shoppers flock to the tables seeking value, variety, and quick, affordable finds in a bustling exhibition hall atmosphere.
Public sale announced for farm stock and 16 acre property
Rh. F. Greenn of Mt. Sterling Kentucky offers at public sale on Thursday February 23 1911 at 10 o clock A M his stock farming implements household and kitchen furniture and a 16 acre farm near Howard's Mill Pike six miles from Mt Sterling If not sold the farm will be rented to the highest bidder
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Howard’s Mill Pike
Mt. Sterling
Rh. F. Greenn
R. R
Our Streets Improvement Effort Gets Under Way
A brief notice reports a week of street repair work when weather allowed. The community urges continued effort to finish the main streets and restore pride in their condition. The ad also promotes clearest bargains at The Variety Store with sugar and eggs pricing.
Valentines at The Fair Sale Items
A fair display offers a range of valentines priced from 1e to 50e. Shoppers can choose from multiple designs and messages, with options to suit different tastes and budgets.
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Tarlton C
Mr. Sterling
Hi. G. Hoffman
General Agt
Acres Acres
Fayette
Montgomery
Clark
Madison
Judge Young
T. J. Carr
Offor New York
Teason & Coors
New Furniture
Mrs. Clay
H. R. Prewitt
B. Frank Perry
Exchange Bank of Kentucky
Sno, JS. Frazer
Cashier
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