Death by Own Action Ends Stafford Forgery Case
Charles Julian Stafford, known oil painting dealer, died by ingesting carbolic acid in Memphis after pleading guilty to forgery. He used the alias J. E. Anderson when arrested while about to board a train with his wife. He left letters to his wife and Chief Roper expressing regret and claiming his wife’s innocence.
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Memphis
Tenn
Charles Julian Stafford
J. E. Anderson
Stafford
Myrtle Riley
J. W. Riley
Morehead, Ky
Judge Riley
Chicago
New York
Roper
Chief Roper
J. Starrorp
Suburban land for trade and farm near the city
Quick sale notice offers 104 acre improved farm three miles from town for sale. Seller seeks smaller residence in exchange. Property described as parcel with suburban value and potential for exchange.
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Nice
Death of Mrs Nettie Bethel
The city mourns the death of Mrs Nettie Bethel wife of Edward Bethel near town on December 24 from blood poisoning after childbirth She was born in 1882 aged 29 and had been ill for weeks She was formerly Miss Nettie Jenkins daughter of Mr and Mrs W Jenkins She leaves a husband a three weeks old baby her parents four sisters and four brothers Funeral services were held December 26 at the home by Rev W P Stuart and burial followed at the city cemetery Mrs Bethel was a sister of Rodney Jenkins of this city and many friends extend sympathy.
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Nettie Bethel
Edward Bethel
Nettie Jenkins
Bessie Jenkins
Will Bethel
L. L. Masden
Lebanon Junction
Samuel Jenkins
Delphi
Ind
Messrs
Leslie and
Huber Jenkins
Near Town
William Jenkins
Cynthiana
Rodney Jenkins
Mt. Sterling
W. P. Stuart
Elizabethtown Mirror
Bethel
Will Move to Nashville Mir T B Arthur Transfer
Will relocate to Nashville Tenn Mr Arthur long active in the Diem Wing Paper Co Cincinnati has been transferred to the Tennessee capital He and his family will move this week leaving friends here to wish them prosperity in their new home
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Mir
T. B. Arthur
Diem & Wing Paper Co
Cincinnati
Nashville
Tenn
Big Louisville Fire Destroys Several Stores
A Thursday night blaze on Fourth Street between Green and Walnut wiped out the Abe C. Levi Company Swartz Company and H J Gut man Co with total losses estimated at 460000. One fireman was fatally injured by a fall and two others were severely frozen requiring hospital treatment.
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Abe C. Levi Company
Swartz Company
H. J. Gutman & Co
Fourth Street
Green and
Walnut
Maher Resigns From Robinson Jewelers
Mr. Michael Maher has resigned his position with Robinson the jeweler. He has not yet decided his future engagement. He is a splendid young man, well posted in the jewelry business and any employer will be fortunate to secure his services.
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Michael Maher
Robinson
Maher
Randall 8 Stokeley Named Traveling Salesman
Stokeley of this city has accepted a role as traveling salesman for the New Berry Shoe Company of Huntington West Virginia. He is a popular gentleman and is expected to excel in the new post.
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Randall
Stokeley
Newberry Shoe Company
Huntington
W. Va
Farm Sale Near Donaldson Pike Sells for 5500
Seils Farm on the Donaldson pike transfers from D. W. Stuel to Leslie Chamberlain of Wianchester. The 31 acre property is well improved and brings $5,500.
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D. W. Stuel
Donaldson Pike
Leslie Chamberlain
Wianchester
Newmeyer's Big Mill Remnant Sale Opens Busy Weekend
The sale began Saturday drawing a crowded turnout at Newmeyer's store as shoppers sought remnant materials. The event continued throughout the day with strong turnouts and steady purchasing activity.
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Newmeyer’s
Big Mill
City Council orders brick paving for three streets
At the January 2 meeting the council unanimously ordered facings of vitrifed brick on West Main from Bank to Meguiar's, Locust from Bank to Wilson alley, and East High from Maysville to Queen. A petition against West Main sparked debate led by Judge Lewis Apperson. all other bricking was approved. The Maysville street petition was not acted on. Readings on January 17 will revote as required.
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West Main
East High
Wilson
Bank
West Main Street
Bank Street
C. Chenault
Maysville Street
R. A. Chiles
B. F. Cockrell
East High Street
I Will Trade With Vanarsdell
A framed new year pledge vows to conduct future trades with Vanarsdell. The resolution grounds itself in commitment to business dealings and ongoing exchange with the named party.
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Vanarsdell
School official Goodwin seeks reelection and Tipton for Assessor
Prof. M. J. Goodwin the County School Superintendent will run again for that office. W. R. Tipton plans to ask his party to back him as Assessor when appropriate. Both are competent and popular gentlemen.
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M. J. Goodwin
W. R. Tipton
Death of Prominent Bourbon County Farmer John B Grimes
Prominent Bourbon County farmer John B Grimes died Wednesday evening January 3 after a short illness. He was a brother of Dr Grimes of this city, proprietor of the Beaumont Hotel.
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John B. Grimes
Bourbon County
Dr. Grimes
Beaumont Hotel
For Sale Houses and Lots on Clay Elm Howard Harrison Queen
For sale multiple properties including a house on Clay street at the corner of Clay and Elm. A house on Howard avenue a house on Harrison avenue and a house on Queen street. Two lots on Clay street. For further information call Mrs. £ M Bryan or
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Clay Street
Clay and Elm
Howard Avenue
Harrison Avenue
Queen Street
M. Bryan
Car Accident Kills Child in Louisville
Richard Schultz of Powhatan Stock Farm drives through Louisville, striking 10 year old Elsa Hirsch, daughter of Ben Hirsch the pickle manufacturer. She dies an hour later from a fractured skull. Schultz faces a manslaughter charge on $5000 bond. witnesses corroborate his claim that the girl darted from behind a car. Schultz is a well known local horse exhibitor whose friends lament the tragedy.
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Richard Schultz
Powhatan
Elsa Hirsch
Ben Hirsch
Louisville
Schultz
Our Fair
Young Conner Shot Self. Recovery Probable
Mr. Howard Conner, a Wades Mill farmer, shot himself while removing a revolver from its holster. The bullet entered the left chest and exited the back. He lingered but improved. he is twenty three and son of Zach Conner.
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Howard Conner
Wades Mill
Young Conner
Conner
Zach Conner
Prominent Montgomery Farmer Nearly Frozen at Home
Frank Carpenter, a leading farmer in Montgomery County, was found unconscious at his gate after a trip from his farm. He revived after four hours and recalls nothing of the drive, noting he had to pass three gates to reach his residence on the pike.
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Frank Carpenter
Carpenter
Pike
Jaime
Sledd
Montgomery County
Our Big Mill Remnant Sale Opens This Weekend
Our store reports a saturated Saturday opening as prices are stated as the lowest available. The sale applies to every article with profits ignored to accelerate cash, inviting early customers to pick through immense stock on a first come basis. Newmeyer & Co.
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M. Newmeyer & CO
Big Timber Sale Sets Breathitt County Cash Record
Mr J Taylor Day sold timber from 2500 acres along Frozen Creek and the North Fork of the Kentucky River to Winterbottom and Sons of Chicago for 40000 dollars, the largest cash consideration ever received in Breathitt county.
Farm Sold Near Howards Mill by Local Real Estate Dealers
Sell Farm Hadden Evans sold Saturday to Mr Howard Howell the farm of Mr iR Greene near Howards Mill containing 16 acres for 1700 dollars.
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Hadden & Evans
Howard Howell
Ir. F. Greene
Howard’s Mill
Harsh Winter Strains Farms With Cold, Snowy Outlook
Last week brought extreme cold with temperatures down to eight below zero. Cattle remain healthy but feed quality is poor due to decayed corn and high prices, while farmers rush to hoard coal and wood. Wheat crops suffer from soaking ground and deep freezes, threatening an already troubled county drive to feed and shelter livestock amid widespread hardship this winter.
Newmeyer's Big Mill Remnant Sate Bargains
Bargains for everybody as Newmeyer's Big Mill remnant sale begins. Customers flock to shop aisles with discounted lumber and surplus goods during the event.
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Newmeyer
Breaks Leg In Horse Den Accident
Monday afternoon Mr. Harvey M. Prew slipped and fell breaking Mr. Prewitt's leg below the knee in two places about a mile from his home. Dr Spratt was called and set the bones. His suffering is intense.
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Harvey M. Prew
Mr. Prewitt
Spratt
George W. Anderson Resigns From Mt. Sterling Bank
George W. Anderson resigns as bookkeeper at Mt. Sterling National Bank after several years of service. He will enter the blacksmithing and livery business once his successor is chosen.
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George W. Anderson
Mt. Sterling National Bank
Death of Alf Darrell A 43 Former Star Planing Mill Worker
Alfred Darrell known as a town character died Thursday January 4 from chronic alcoholism. His remains were placed in the W. C. Tu U burying lot.
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Alfred Darrell
The
Star Planing Mill Co
Smallpox Case Reported in Winchester Prisoner
Willie Wade, a nine year old Black boy held in the county jail at Winchester, has smallpox. The illness is noted as the first in Winchester in years and he has been removed to the jail rear. authorities say contagion risk is minimal.
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Willie Wade
Winchester
Uncle Dick Mastin Injured in Fall at 66
Sunday afternoon former Chief of Police Dick Mastin aged 66 slipped and fell tearing ligaments in his left shoulder. He endures considerable pain but is progressing as well as could be expected.
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Mastin
Supervisors Review Assessments for Taxpayers
The Board of Supervisors has been reviewing the assessor list and will hear many taxpayers who seek relief from property assessments. The report indicates the current assessment may fall short of last year’s totals.
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Board of Supervisors
Rural School Graduates Exam Set for Jan 26 27
Notice from M. J. Goodwin Rural School Superintendent announces the graduation examination will be held at his office on Friday and Saturday January 26 and 27. Country spare ribs backbone and sausage advertised at Greenwade's.
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M. J. Goodwin
Greenwade’s
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C. Julian Stafford
W. Hoffman Wood
Court Street
Mt. Sterting
Kentucky
Seils Farm
Paris
Percy D. Bryan
Main & Broadway
Sell Farm
Alf
Darrell
Lexington
Garrett Watts
J. B. Winn
Versailles
Neal & Sanders
Harrodburg
Onstott & Osborne
Lancaster
Norm & Wardel
Jen Brown
Central Kentucky Tobacco Warehouse Company
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