Montgomery Co Fair Directors Elected
At a Montgomery County Fair Association meeting, directors named for the ensuing year include G. Thompson John D Green Wade J C Graves J G Roberts Charles E B Duff D N Young and R T Judy. They will elect officers and set the 1921 fair date likely in July while the association declares a 25 percent dividend payable to stockholders on February 1.
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Montgomery County Fair Association
G. Thompson
John D. Greenwade
J. C. Graves
J. G. Roberts
Charles EB. Duff
D. N. Young
R. T. Judy
The
Fair Association
Local Man Marries A Lexington Girl
Orville Darliels of this county married Mrs. Linda Haggard King of Lexington at the bride’s home on Tuesday with Rev. A W Fortune officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. James Young and well known in Lexington social circles. Dan iels is the son of Clifton Daniels and works in a fine job with the L and N Railroad.
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Orville Darliels
Linda Haggard King
Lexington
A. W. Fortune
James Young
Barn Fire Destroys Fox Farm Barn Near Owingsville Pike
A barn on the David C. Fox farm three miles from town on the Owingsville pike burned early yesterday as a farm employee, milking, kicked over a lantern. Hay and grass seed, corn, tobacco, and tools were destroyed. Loss partly covered by insurance.
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David C. Fox
Owingsville Pike
Lula Thomas Hurt In Sled Collision On Sycamore Street
Young Lula Caldwell Thomas was badly cut on the leg when her sled struck a stationary automobile on Sycamore Street. She received several stitches and will be confined to her room for several days but is recovering well.
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Sycamore Street
Lula Caldwell Thomas
Pledge Form Adopted By Barley Growers For 1921 Cutout
Delegates at the Lafayette Hotel urged tobacco crop owners to withhold production in 1921 and approved a pledge to refrain from growing tobacco. The pledge becomes effective only if 75 percent of white barley growers in Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee and West Virginia sign by March 1 1921.
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Lafayette Hotel
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Major Fowler Wins Doyle Flashlight Slogan Contest
Colonel C W Fowler of Louisville and president of the Kentucky Military Institute receives a $3000 reward for a winning slogan for Doyle Flashlight. The verse reads Danger lurks where darkness lies till driven back by Daylo's eyes. Fowler once ran a military school in this city and many local boys were his students. Kentucky contributed a large portion of the 309000 contestants. Each word averaged 272.72 dollars.
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Col
C. W. Fowler
Louisville
Kentucky Military Institute
Doyle Flashlight Company
Daylo
Kentucky
Eveready Service Station Praised at Mt. Sterling Garage
The Mt. Sterling Garage on West Main street received high praise from an Ever ready Battery representative who called their Everready Service Station among the best in the state. Manager W. S. Smathers expressed great satisfaction with the compliment.
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Mt. Sterling
West Main Street
Everready Battery
Everready
W. S. Smathers
Enviable Record Endorsement for W. C. Hamilton
Hon. W. C. Hamilton seeks re election as Commonwealth's Attorney for the 21st Judicial District in the August Democratic primary. A Merefee county native and prominent lawyer, Hamilton cites five years of service and merit as his credentials, asking voters to consider his past duties performed and experience.
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W. C. Hamilton
21St Judicial
Commonwealth
Hamilton
Merefee County
Family feud leaves three wounded in Breathitt County
In Buckthorn Breathitt County Edwards and Scott Tharp and Davis father-in-law of Scott were shot in a family quarrel late Tuesday afternoon. All three were seriously wounded and taken to Quicksand then Lexington. Scott Tharp likely to recover. Davis believed to be mentally unsound.
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Edward
Scott Tharp
Davis
Buckthorn
Breathitt Co
Quicksand
Lexington
Bank to Post Cincinnati Stock Market Bulletins
The Traders National Bank will begin posting bulletins showing the Cincinnati Stock Market prices for live stock and receipts. The bulletins will be posted on a lobby black board and aimed to aid farmers and stockmen.
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Traders National Bank
Cincinnati
Coal Delivery By Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co
Coal merchants advertise coal delivery across town by the Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Company. The notice promises service to all neighborhoods with in-town delivery.
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Mt. Sterling Commission and Storage Company
Robbery at Huntington Apartment Suspects Identified
The Huntington West Virginia apartment of Mr. and Mrs. John D. McColm was robbed January 8 while away. About 100 dollars and 100 in War Stamps, a fine revolver, and other items were taken. A twenty dollar gold piece and a Mrs McColm check were left on the back porch. Bloodhounds failed to track the culprits, but high school boys later confessed. The revolver was found with a pawn broker. money and stamps missing.
Portable sheet iron smokehouse for Hon Co
The Hon Meat Company purchased and received a portable sheet iron smokehouse and will install it at South Maysville street. They plan an up to date plant to smoke breakfast bacon and sugars cured hams and expect to add a packing plant and other departments. The venture promises more jobs, greater local trade, and reduced freight costs.
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The
Hon Meat Company
Maysville Street
Odd Notion on Bald-Headed Women and Public Knowledge
A terse remark suggests that even if there were bald-headed women, men and the wider world would unlikely discern it. The line hints at privacy or visibility concerns and reflects skeptical views on public notice or gossip.
Roberts Mastin firm sale continues with Miss Bettie M Roberts
Miss Bettie M Roberts has purchased the interest of the late Mrs Richard F Mastin in Roberts and Mastin. She will continue at the present location and keep the high standard. Miss Susie Burroughs leads trimming and design and Miss Ada Henry returns as saleswoman. They will depart in ten days for Chicago and Indianapolis to attend millinery markets and study spring styles.
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Bettie M. Roberts
Richard F. Ma Stin
Roberts & Mastin
Miss Roberts
Susie Burroughs
Ada Henry
Miss Burroughs
Miss Henry
Chicago
Indianapolis
For Rent Parlor Bedroom and Bath Near Table Theatre
Parlor, bedroom and bath for rent with sunny modern amenities. No restrictions. View available at Table Theatre Tuesday.
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Table Theatre
Father Sits as Judge White Son Pleads
The case of Jacqueline Floriot unfolds in a bizarre trial where the judge is the defendant’s former husband and the defense is a son who is a young lawyer. The unusual courtroom setup adds a dramatic twist to a murder charge. Pauline Frederick stars in Madame X at the Table Theatre on Tuesday.
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Jacqueline Floriot
Pauline Frederick
Table Theatre
For Rent One Thousand a Night Parlor Bedroom and Bath
A rental note advertises a parlor bedroom and bath on a property titled One Thousand a Night. Interested parties are to call the Table Theatre on Tuesday at 7 P.M. for details or arrangements.
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Table Theatre
For Sale Ten Acres and Cottage at Camargo Ky
Ten acres with a cottage and stock barn both having new galvanized roofs. Ground suitable for market garden or poultry farm. Features a bearing orchard with grapes near Consolidated School and stores in Camargo. Priced at 3000 dollars with easy terms and cash discount. Contact J. T. Ricketts Mt. Sterling Ky.
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Camargo
Oddfellows Building Named by Legal Title
A historic structure formerly the Masonic Temple was sold to the Oddfellows. Although a name change was expected, the building retains its legal title now as the Oddfellow's building.
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Masons
Masonic Temple
The
Oddfellows
Oddfellow’s
Tobacco selling fast at lowest prices in Whitehall sale
A report from Whitehall notes 106070 pounds of inferior tobacco sold at 9.25 per hundred while a Farmers' house sale the day before moved 127050 pounds at 9.26. The week sees rapid arrivals, wagons lining the district, and planners urged to clear stocks and brace for better prospects.
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Whitehall
Robertson
Mrs Hiler Dies At Home Near Jeffersonville
Mrs Rudolph Hiler passed away Wednesday at her home near Jeffersonville from heart failure. She was about 95 years old and survived by three sons Jake William Abnee and a daughter Mrs Rebecca Shouse. Her death is described as a distinct loss to family and neighborhood.
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Jeffersonville
Rudolph Hiler
Jake
William
Abnee
Rebecca Shouse
Hiler
Wedas
Sells Mules In County Sale
J Ray Moss sold to U S Whittaker a pair of fine mules for 350 dollars.
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J. Ray Moss
U. S. Whittaker
Magoffin County
Electric Shop Wire Deals Highlight Bargains
Bargain priced wire featured by The Electric Shop signals savings for customers. This brief notice notes low costs and availability of wiring materials in a mid century retail context.
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Lula Thomas Hurt
the Advocate
Fowler
Vanarsdell’s
Mr. and
Mrs
John D. McColm
Huntington
W. Va
HON CO
White
J. T. Ricketts
Collinwood Farm
North Middletown
Liberty Theatre
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