McGuire Sale Attracts Strong Bidding On Farm Stock
Auctioneer Wm Cravens led the sale of J. M. McGuire and Sons with a crowded crowd and spirited bidding. Prices included two Jersey cows 67.50 each, brood mare in foal 85, saddle horse 105, 30 ewes 15.25, Poland China boar 18.50, corn in crib 9.25 per barrel, and baled timothy hay 35 to 38 per ton. Farm implements and household goods also sold well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McGuire and Sons
Wm. Cravens
Poland
Farms at normal prices attract buyers in Corydon
Habermel and Jones of Corydon Ohio advertise two farms for sale but note many others available. The listing urges attention for investment and permanent home buyers and recommends prompt inquiry.
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Habermel & Jones
Corydon
Ohio
Winchester Couple Weds in Local Ceremony
Mrs. Lillian Willoughby and H. F. Haney, a well known Winchester pair, were married in the city a few days ago. The bride is sister to Mrs. J. T. Wilson and formerly lived here. Haney is a leading Clark County businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Willoughby
H. F. Haney
Winchester
J. T. Wilson
Mr. Haney
Clark County
Teachers Federation Meet in County Superintendent Office
The Montgomery County Teachers Federation will gather at the County Superintendent's office on Saturday February 14 1920 at 1 30 PM. Eligible for membership are all interested in educational affairs in Montgomery county. Special one half bargain sale on good weight house brooms 14 quart enameled dish pans 2 quart enameled coffee pots Regular 60c values at w L M Red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Teachers’ Federation
Ean
W. L. M. Red
Warrant Issued for Grant Smith in Fleming County Attack Case
A warrant was issued for Grant Smith a 45 year old farm worker charged with attacking Ruby Anderson 15 daughter of Leonard Anderson a tobacco dealer and stock trader of Johnson Junction Fleming County Ohio police are searching Columbus and Cincinnati for him. Public sentiment runs high against the suspect.
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Grant Smith
Ruby Anderson
Leonard Anderson
Johnson Junction
Fleming County
Anderson
Ohio
Columbus
Cincinnati
Marriage license issued to Sam Williams and Mrs Mary Robbins
County clerk records show a marriage license issued on February 10 to Sam Williams and Mrs Mary Robbins, both of the county. Deeds record transfers including Henry V. Back and wife to Frank Amberg. Ben T. Crow and wife to M. V. Bates of Means Kentucky. Wayne Tapp to John Shoemaker a house and lot in Mattie Lee City. 8. D. Mitchell and wife to James W. and J. Wesley Richards. William Lamb to Harve Watkins.
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Sam Williams
Mary Robbins
Henry V. Back
Frank Amberg
Ben T. Crow
M. V. Bates
Means
Wayne Tapp
John Shoemaker
Mattie Lee City
D. Mitchell
James W
J. Wesley Richards
William Lamb
Harve Watkins
Mrs. Oldham to Represent Kentucky at World WCTU Meet
Mrs. Charles K. Oldham, president of the local WCTU, chosen to represent Kentucky at the World WCTU convention in London in April. She is expected to accept and plans to sail around April 1 with State president Mrs. Frances E. Beauchamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Oldham
Kentucky
London
Oldham
Frances E. Beauchamp
Doctor Shupert to Locate Here for Practice April
Dr. A. M. Shupert, seven years surgeon for the C. and O. Railroad at Glencoe Kentucky near Cincinnati, plans to locate in this city about April 15 to practice medicine. He and Mrs. Shupert visited property today to buy a residence and set up offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Shupert
Glencoe
Cincinnati
Ted's Come Home at Lower Spencer School House
An attractive home talent play titled Ted's Come Home will be staged at the Lower Spencer School House on Friday night February 13. Two hours of amusement and fun cost twenty five cents. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Spencer
Youth Lexicon Lacks Sense Says Some Critics
A terse remark notes that in the bright lexicon of youth the word sense may be missing. The comment reflects a view on youth language and perception.
Jury Hung in Salyer Murder Case After Lively Trial
Circuit Court opened with Claude Salyer charged with Greene Cole murder. Judge C. C. Marshall appointed to act, jury of twelve seated fast, witnesses and arguments heard, verdict not reached by press time. Prosecution led by Floyd Byrd and C. W. Nesbitt. defense by W. B. White and Henry R. Prewitt.
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Aan
Commonwealth
Claude Salyer
Greene Cole
Prewitt
C. C. Marshall
12Th Judicial District
Morrow
Salyer
W. F. Horton
Morton Ramey
John McCormick
W. C. Cooper
Henry Thomas
Howard Turner
Thomas Kennedy
Will Trighland
A. C. Oldham
C. B. Dale
Shirley Mason
J. Miller Hoffman
History Club meeting features music study program
The Women s History Club held its regular weekly meeting in the club rooms Friday afternoon. An unusually interesting program on Music Study was led by Mrs. Hattie F Howell. Mrs Henry Senieur presented a paper on The History and Development of Italian Opera followed by The Story of Madame Butterfly narrated by Mrs D C Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s History Club
Hattie F. Howell
Henry Senieur
D. C. Fox
Tobacco Market Reopens After Brief Pause
The local tobacco market resumed yesterday after a one day recess caused by the absence of buyers. Prices were down on good and medium tobaccos on Monday but showed improvement today with expectations of further gains as the season advances.
Floyd Kern Sale Attracts Crowd Despite Mixed Prices
About 500 people attended Floyd Kern's sale, conducted by Wm Cravens with L H Foster assisting. Brisk bidding yielded prices such as 23 ewes at 18.75, yearling steers at 57, mules 75 to 150, horses 60 to 140, shoats 9 to 10 each, and turkeys 10 to 10.50 each. Barred Rock fowl fetched 2.80 each, and hens 17.50 to 18 per dozen. Farm implements also sold well.
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Floyd Kern
Wm. Cravens
L. H. Foster
Covington
Whisky Cargo Seized as Black Star Ship Sails for Havana
The Black Star steamship Yarmouth left New York for Havana with a cargo of liquor valued at 4 800 000 dollars. It carried 21 419 cases of Kentucky whisky 500 cases of ham and 350 barrels of wine and a Negro captain and crew plus 34 Negro passengers. The vessel later ran into trouble in a storm off New Jersey and dumped 500 cases of liquor before returning.
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Black Star
Yarmouth
New York
Havana
New Jersey
Daughter of Former Mt. Sterling Citizen Passes
On Tuesday evening Miss Mary Taylor Amis, former employee of the Winchester Sun, died at her Louisville home from pneumonia. The Sun lauds her as an accomplished woman and faultless character. Her father, Taylor Amis, was a former businessman of Mt. Sterling and a close friend of the Advocate editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Taylor Amis
The
Winchester Sun
Louisville
the Sun
Miss Amis
Ylor Amis
Advocate
Rooms for rent sought for light housekeeping
Several parties seek rooms or a cottage to rent for light housekeeping. If you have space matching this description, please notify the office with details.
Notable Local Visit and Travelers In From Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Charles Welsh of Louisville have stayed with relatives in the city for several days Mrs Tom Moore has returned from Louisville Norman Brown of Nicholasville was in town yesterday Mrs Teddy Minnihan of Lexington will come tomorrow for the funeral and burial of Mr Jack Holbarn John Crockett J L Faulkner and Donald Martin visited Lexington yesterday on business L H Foster of A E Foster Son was in the city today on business John Greenwade of Huntington W Va is in the city on business
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Charles Welsh
Louisville
City
Tom Moore
Norman Brown
Nicholasville
Teddy Minnihan
Lexington
Jack Holbarn
John Crockett
J. L. Faulkner
Donald Martin
L. H. Foster
A. E. Foster & Son
John Greenwade
Huntington
W. Va
Newsprint Prices Soar Since 1915 Diagram
The diagram illustrates a sharp rise in newsprint costs from 1915 onward, highlighting sustained inflation in the paper industry. It emphasizes the pressure on newspaper publishers and the broader impact on print media economics.
Salary Increase for Dr J R Hobbs at First Baptist Birmingham
Western Recorder notes the First Baptist church of Birmingham raised pastor Dr J R Hobbs salary to 5000 dollars. Hobbs, formerly of the Baptist Church of this city, has received three increases since leaving here and is described as an untiring worker and eloquent preacher. His wife was Miss Elizabeth Drake and is said to be a real helper in his work.
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E. B. Hatcher
Western Recorder
First Baptist Church At
Birmingham
J. R. Hobbs
Hobbs
Baptist Church
Elizabeth Drake
Trade at the Fair Offers Special Bar Gains Next Saturday
A notice of bargains at the fair promises special bar gains for shoppers. The event highlights deal days for the upcoming Saturday and Court Day, inviting locals to maximize value on purchases.
The Fair Special Prices For Saturday February 14
Special for Saturday February 14 lists Court Day six boxes of matches at 25 cents six cakes Lenox soap 25 cents Banner Lye can 10 cents Table Oil Cloth best made yard 40 cents Curtain Scrim yard 20 cents Percale 36 inches wide yard 35 cents Garden Seed paper 5 cents Spring Ginghams priced for the fair.
Railroad Brotherhood Strike Threat Looms Over Region
Union officials warn that if no agreement is reached between President Wilson and three railroad union leaders by Saturday night, 2,000,000 railway workers may quit. All railroad lines in the area are said to be mobilized for a nationwide strike next Monday, with every branch of work potentially ceasing. The impact would hit a state that relies on external supplies and furnishes much of the world's tobacco.
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Wilson
Heddens Rent Smathers bungalow on West Main Street
Mr and Mrs J W Hedden Jr rent the Smathers bungalow on West Main Street and will take possession March 1. Mr and Mrs W A Mason who now occupy the property will move to Holt Avenue bungalow they recently bought from O W McCormick after extensive improvements.
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J. W. Hedden, Jr
Smathers
West Main Street
W. A. Mason
Holt Avenue
O. W. McCormick
Pastor resigns leaves Levee and Howards Mill churches vacant
Rev Block, longtime pastor of Baptist churches at Levee and Howards Mill, has resigned. The two congregations are now without a pastor and awaiting new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block
Levee
Howards Mill
Jack Hollearn Dies After Illness at 65
Jack Hollearn, a well known county resident, died yesterday morning at his sister’s home on the Levee pike after weeks with stomach trouble. He was about 65 and survived by three sisters and one brother. Funeral Friday at 10 from St Patrick’s Church with Rev Father B J Kolb. burial in St Thomas Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack’ Hollearn
Thomas MecRohan
Levee Pike
Mr. Hollearn
John J. Kerns
T. H. McRohan
Richard Clark
Sharpsburg
Frank Holbarn
Chicago
Benefit show at Table Theatre supports Rest Room
The Country Women's Club presented a picture show on Thursday at the Table Theatre for Rest Room funds. Marguerite Clarke starred in A Widow by Proxy, drawing a good crowd at both matinee and evening performances and a neat sum was realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Women’s Club
Table Theatre
Marguerite Clarke
Methodist Church Calendar Fasts and Prayers Mark Friday
Friday is observed as a day of fasting and prayer by Methodist members. A morning prayer meeting is at 6:30 with a men only service at 7 PM. The evangelistic campaign runs through March 21 in Sunday schools and continues in churches until April 4. Regular services occur Sunday morning and night. The Woman's Wesley Bible Class met at Mrs J L Clark's, held a business meeting, then a social hour with refreshments.
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Methodist Church
America
Wesley Bible
J. L. Clark
Mrs John Storer Buys West Main Lot For New Home
Mrs John Storer buys the adjoining building lot on West Main Street from Mr and Mrs John Frazer for 3000 dollars and will erect a modern residence. The note adds a playful remark about the purchaser’s daughter.
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John Storer
John Frazer
West Main Street
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Abraham Lincoln
Loganco
Lincoln, Ill
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