Liverpool and Globe Fire Insurance praises long serving agents
In its seventy fifth annual report the Liverpool and London and Globe Fire Insurance Co of England honors loyal U S agents. It highlights Mr A Hoffman as the twenty ninth oldest agent and traces since 1847 the Hoffmans and successors H G Hoffman and J M Hoffman in Hoffman's Insurance Agency. The note lauds long tenures and aims to cement future mutual confidence between company officers and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool & London & Globe Fire Insurance Co
England
United States
A Hoffman
Hoffmans
Goodpaster Appointed State Inspector and Examiner
Mr. H. Sherman Goodpaster of Owingsville was named State Inspector and Examiner last Thursday. The young man, son of Judge W. Goodpaster, is married to Miss Ann Johnson of this city and has many friends in Owingsville and the county who celebrate his good fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Sherman Goodpaster
Owingsville
Goodpaster
Planters' Loose Leaf House at Winchester tops tobacco sales
Planters' House at Winchester reports strong tobacco prices with crops from Bath and Clark counties moving through. Buyers note baskets selling from 20 to 40 cents per pound. a 8 000 pound lot averaged 23.32 per 100 pounds. Sellers Whitsitt Lansdale and others praise the house for handling, courtesy, and fair dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Bath County
Jno. Stofer
J. B. Ware
Rankin Whitsitt
Jacob Lansdale
J. S. Whitsitt
Lucien and
Robi. Bridgforth
Chas. Duff
Campbell Bros
R R. Whitsitt
R. B. Duff
Will Eubank
J. R. Wilson
S. B. Redman
Clark County
Whitsitt
Lansvale
Messrs. Whitsitt
Lansdale
Morse Release After Imminent Death Prediction
Charles W. Morse, the former New York banker known as the ace king, had his fifteen year Federal Prison sentence for banking law violations commuted by President Taft on January 18. The decision, urged by Attorney General Wickersham and Surgeon General Torney, frees Morse immediately though civil rights remain barred. Doctors stated Morse could not live a month in prison and perhaps six months if at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Morse
New York
Tce King
Liberty
Taft
Atlanta
Morse
Wickersham
Torney
U.S. A
Ready Soon At Burley Tobacco Society Warehouse
The loose leaf tobacco warehouse in this city will be ready by February first. Materials for changes are on the grounds and work will proceed as weather allows. Management expects prices as favorable as those farmers receive elsewhere for tobacco shipments.
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Burley Tobacco Society
Winter School of Methods in Louisville February 25
The Kentucky Sunday School Association announces a Winter School of Methods in Louisville the week of February 25 to March 1. Dean will be Prof. W J McGlothlin with a faculty of renowned Sunday School workers including Dr A T Robertson Dr Franklin McElfresh Dr Rufus W Weaver Miss Nannie Lee Frayser Mrs Phebe A Curtiss and Henry Frederick Cope. Sessions cover Bible lectures practical instruction for pastors teachers and Sunday school workers with emphasis on organization methods grading and training. Reasonable board and $10 to defray expenses after arrival in Louisville. George A Joplin General Secretary.
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Kentucky Sunday School Association
Louisville
W. J. McGlothlin
D. D
Sunday School Workers of International Fame
A. T. Robertson
Franklin McElfresh
Chicago
Ill
Rufus W. Weaver
Nashville
Tenn
Nannie Lee Frayser
Lousville
Kentucky
Phebe A. Curtiss
Columbus
Ohio
Henry Frederick Cope
Religious Education Association
George A. Joplin
County Corn Club Seeks One Hundred Boys
M J Goopwin County Superintendent invites boys to join the county corn club with free high grade seed corn from the Commissioner of Agriculture. Prizes offered by county and state for top yields. Diploma signed by state and county officials for sixty bushel per acre winners.
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Commissioner of Agriculture
C H Duty Appointed Internal Revenue Inspector
On Rep Langely recommendation the Commissioner of Internal Revenue named C H Duty of Winchester as an internal revenue inspector. Duty aided the Republican Campaign Committee in the recent state campaign with a seven dollar daily salary and Louisville as his headquarters. Local friends welcome the appointment.
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Langely
Kentucky
Commissioner of
Internal Revenue
C. H. Duty
Winchester
Duty
Republican Campaign Committee
Louisville
Sealed Bids Sought for Mt Sterling Brick Street Paving
Mt Sterling Kentucky invites sealed proposals for paving West Main East High and Locust streets with vitrified block on concrete, on 12 000 square yards. Bids due February 14 1912 7 PM with $1 000 certified check. Mayor W A Samuels presiding.
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Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
West Main Street
Bank Street
Mary Meguire
East High Street
Maysville
Queen Street
Locust Street
Wilson Street
National Bank
Board of Council
W. A. Samuels
C. B. Parkerson
H. M. Rineo
Tipton Struck in Street Fight. Man Left Unconscious
In a street brawl in front of P H Davis saloon Ben Tipton struck John Tipton in the head, knocking him unconscious. It was feared he died but he recovered. Ben Tipton escaped. Both men are described as colored.
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P. H. Davis
Ben Tipton
John Tipton
Pie Sale Notice at Rob erts Mastin’s Saturday
A pie sale is announced for Saturday January 27 at Rob erts and Mastin’s location to benefit the C W B M. The event invites community participation and supports the organization’s charitable work.
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Roberts & Mastin’s
Mrs. Reids Catchy Program at Table Opera House
The Delsarte entertainment at Table Opera House Tuesday January 30 will benefit the M E Church. About 140 of Mr Sterling’s young performers present drills tableaux pantomimes and recitations with the Dude Drill and Guess What as highlights. Seats can be reserved at Mt Sterling Drug Co and a large advertising program worth 110 is to be mailed countywide.
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Delsarte
Table Opera House
M. E. Church
Mt. Stirling Drug Co
Mt. Sterling
Judge Holt and Sanford Doomed by Creek Ice
Former Kentucky Court of Appeals judge William H. Holt and Commonwealth’s Attorney Charles H. Sanford fell through ice in a creek crossing the New Castle and Eminence turnpike. Rescued by neighbor Ben Swinney, they spent the night at his home with clothes drying.
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New Castle and
Eminence
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Commonwealth
William H. Holt
Louisville
Charles H. Sanford
New Castle
Holt
American Tobacco Company
Ben Swinney
Prominent Citizen J H Wilson Seeks County Assessor Post
J H Wilson, a leading local figure, announces he will be a Democratic candidate for County Assessor subject to primary action and will make a formal announcement at the proper time.
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J. H. Wilson
Big Stakes At Lexington Track Open May Racing Meet
Several premier horse races will be run at the Kentucky Association track in Lexington in May. The Ashland Oaks for three year old fillies returns after a long absence since 1896 while the Blue Grass Stakes is viewed as a Derby fore runner in Louisville. The Breeders Futurity promises large purses with many entries and the Camden Handicap will be contested for the third time as part of a strong stakes program aimed at attracting horsemen.
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Kentucky Association
Lexington
Louisville
Kentucky
Association
Funeral of John F. Ryan in Lexington and here
John F. Ryan died at his mother's Lexington home last Saturday. His funeral was held in this city on Monday. He was a brother of William Ryan of this city and had lived in the West for several years, but he was well remembered here with many friends who mourn his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Ryan
Lexington
Wm. Ryan
Aquilla Thomas Dies in Fayette County After Sudden Illness
Aquilla Y. Thomas, formerly of this county and longtime Fayette County resident, died suddenly Monday night from heart disease. He is survived by his wife and nine children, including Mrs. W. T. Fitch and F. D. Miller of this county.
Small Blaze at Holt Avenue Home Damages Estimated
Firefighters were called Monday afternoon to extinguish a small blaze at the home of Mr. G. Y. Triplett on Holt avenue. The origin is unknown and damages may reach $300, mostly from water.
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G. Y. Triplett
Holt Avenue
Lost grip of surgical instruments found
Small leather hand grip containing surgical instruments was found. Return to Dr. S. E. Spratt for a reward. Kinhee pulverized coffee offered at 40 cents per pound at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinhee
Vanarsdell’s
Circuit Court Adjourned After Light Docket
Circuit Court adjourned here last Saturday Judge Benton dismissing the petit jury and the grand jury finishing its sittings the same day. The docket was a very light one. The grand jury returned very few indictments.
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Circuit Court
Benton
Grand Jury
Business Change in Local Trades Sold and Taken
Mr Alban C Tipton sells his blacksmithing and carriage works and painting business to Joseph Stephens who has taken possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban C. Tipton
Joseph Stephens
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S. F Kelly & Co
Royal Grape
Winter School of Methods
M. J. Goopwin
Greenwade’s
Chenault & Orear
Mrs. Reid
William Holt
Will
Aquilla Thomas
Winn Avenue and
C. & O. Railway
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D. B. Hampton
B. Cockrell
R. M. Scobee
Sec.Treas
R. P. Scobee
L. B. Cockrell
R. M. Scobre
Sd. G
Stanley T, Prewitt O
Geo, J, Huntei
R. P, Scober Abrom
Renick
Robt, T
Gaw
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