Wind Storm Ravages Blue Grass Region With Landmarks Damaged
Last Thursday a powerful wind storm swept Montgomery County and surrounding Blue Grass area causing extensive damage. In Lexington and Fayette County roofs were torn from structures, a Fair Grounds grandstand roof collapsed, a Grassy Lick silo toppled, fields of wheat and rye harmed, and telegraph lines disrupted. At Bunker Hill Ike T. Chouch’s stock barn burned after a lightning strike, Lawless D. Gatewood’s silo fell, Silas Lane’s tobacco barn collapsed injuring a tenant, and livestock losses included sheep. Numerous trees uprooted and chimneys blown down as damage spread across farms and communities.
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Montgomery County
Lexington
Fayette County
Fair Grounds
H. K. Greene
Grassy Lick
Bunker Hill
Ike T. Chouch
Lawless D. Gatewood
Silas Lane
Turley
Charess B.dale
Wrestling Matches at Tabb Opera House Tonight
Jack Stone the big Swede from Louisville meets Young Olson of Indianapolis in a best two out of three with the stranglehold barred. The winner faces Hassane A'i the Turk on July 4. Stone recently beat Mueller, a top German wrestler, in a recent city bout.
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Jack Stone
Louisville
Young Olson
Indianapolis
Ind
Table Opera House
Hassane A’i
Stone
Mueller
Will Soon Be Home From Columbus Hospital
A postal card from D Harold Johnson, formerly of this city, reports he is recovering from a serious illness at a Columbus Ohio hospital. He hopes to return here for vacation soon and many friends will be glad to hear he is improving.
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D. Harold Johnson
Columbus, O
Johnson
Doctor buys residence on Samuels avenue
Dr. C. W. Compton purchased the residence of Mr. L. McCormick on Samuels avenue and will take possession around August 1. The house, newly built and modern, will be vacated by the McCormick family who plan to move to Lexington.
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C. W. Compton
L. McCormick
Samuels Avenue
Mr. McCormick
Lexington
Barn Paint Sale At Variety Store Is One Dollar
The Variety Store advertises barn paint at one dollar per gallon. The offer highlights low prices on exterior paint for farm buildings and sheds. Limited quantity available at participating locations.
Correction on Mattie Cooper and Jeff Douglas marriage plan
A correction from Jeff Cooper states that reports of Miss Mattie Cooper and Mr. Jeff Douglas marrying at the Meth odist parsonage in this city on Mon Pa July 6th are incorrect. The notice disclaims the wedding plans and claims the report was fished without consent.
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Mattie Cooper
Jeff Douglas
Mon- Pa
Jeff Cooper
Beckham Praised by Kentucky Audience in Strong Reception
Hon J C W Beckham addressed a large Kentucky crowd in Olive Hill on Saturday, outlining his public record and state office platform. County Attorney E W Senff introduced him. two hundred voters pledged support, with many Republicans vowing to back Beckham in November.
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J. C. W. Beckham
United States
Kentucky
E. W. Senff
Mr. Stanley
Olive Hill
J. T. Highland
Robert Marshall
Beckham
Sanitary Meat Market Promises Sacks of Cu-To-No Flour
Cu-To-No flour offered by Sanitary Meat Market with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back per sack.
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Sanitary Meat Market
Mary Crawford Lloyd Receives Music Certificates in Cincinnati
The thirty sixth annual College of Music commencement lists Miss Mary Crawford Lloyd among those awarded certificates as teacher of Public School Music and as Vocalist. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Lloyd of this city and has been praised for the sweetness of her voice.
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College of Music of
Cincinnati
Mary Crawford Lloyd
Lloyd
W. S. Lloyd
Edna Clark Shrout Weds Cecil Clary Wells at Home
Miss Edna Clark Shrout, daughter of Mrs. Woodson Shrout, married Cecil Clary Wells of Frankfort in a ring ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev. T. W. Watts officiated. Out-of-town guests included Luther Wells and daughters Anna Louise and Anna Warren, W. W. Clark of Bath county, Mrs. Frank Blount and daughters, and others from Versailles and Lexington. The couple will reside in Frankfort where Wells runs a repair shop.
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Edna Clark Shrout
Woodson Shrout
Cecil Clary Wells
Frankfort
T. W. Watts
Luther Wells
Versailles
Anna Louise
Anna Warren
W. W. Clark
Bath County
Frank Blount
Bessie
Minnie Lee
This County
J. R. Clark
Louise Shearer
Lexington
H. L. Jones Dies in Knoxville Confederate Veteran Passes
Henry L. Jones aged about 74 died in Knoxville Tenn from injuries after a fall last Thursday. A former prominent farmer and Confederate veteran, he lived in Tennessee seven years after long residence in the county. Survived by two sons Charles H. Jones and Edward Jones both of Knoxville and a daughter Mrs Willie Coons of Knoxville plus other relatives. Funeral services were held at the grave with Rev T W Watts.
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Henry L. Jones
Knoxville
Tenn
Jones
Tennessee
T. W. Watts
Methodist Church
Cleveland
Messrs
Chas. H. Jones
Millersburg
Edward Jones
Willie Coons
Advocate
Five Year Old Kicked by Mule Colt at Home
Elizabeth Collier daughter of Mr and Mrs Robin Collier was kicked in the face by a yard mule colt she mistook for a pony. The cut required several stitches.
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This
City
Elizabeth
Robin Collier
Barn paint deal at The Variety Store
The Variety Store advertises red barn paint at $1 per gallon and promotes a full line of fancy groceries available in-store.
All 5¢ Articles Now 4e at Mc Cormick's Cut Price Sale
A local advert notes price cuts at Mc Cormick's shop with items previously five cents now four cents each, highlighting bargain pricing and sale urgency for shoppers.
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McCormick
Chautauqua Week Promises Major Mt. Sterling Program
Mt. Sterling gears up for a big week starting Monday July 6 featuring Redpath Chautauqua with Bo humir Kryl and band Charles R Adair Hal Merton George E Colby and many more. Notable guests include Edward Amherst Ott W I Nolan Hon George D Alden Champ Clark likely to speak Saturday.
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Mt. Sterling
Advocate
Bohumir Kryl
Charles R. Adair
Miss McArthur
Hal Merton
George E. Colby
Kelylogg-Haines
Edward Amherst Ott
W. I. Nolan
George D. Alden
Monteville Flowers
W. A. Colledge
Dunbar Bell Ringers
Harmony Concert Co
Welch- Christensen-Baker
Ben Greet
Cathedral Choir
Champ Clark
National House of Representatives
Boyly Shoots: Little Frank Shields Injured by Horse
Slight injury to Frank Shields, youngest son of J M Shields, a local grocer, when kicked by a horse he was driving last Saturday. One ankle badly lacerated. he is improving splendidly.
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Frank
J. M. Shields
Hail Insurance Pitch At Exchange Bank
B Frank Perry offers hail insurance services at Exchange Bank dialing to discuss rates and coverage. The notice conceals a promotional financial service and a contact reference.
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Exchange Bank
B. Frank Perry
Breakfast bacon hams and dried beef praised at local shop
A brief advert notes top quality breakfast bacon, hams and dried beef available. Swan Down cake flour highlighted at Vanarsdell's for baking needs.
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Vanarsdell’s
Notice to settle debts of McDonald Bros firm
All persons indebted to McDonald Bros. are urged to call and settle promptly due to the death of a firm member. John M. McDonald signs the notice and requests settlement to close the business matters.
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McDonald Bros
John M. McDonald
Jet ear ring finder sought for reward
Lost item notice requests the finder to return the jet ear ring to the office and receive a reward.
Prayers for Rain Mark Kentucky Heat Wave
Western Kentucky faced severe drought with prayers for rain held in Owensboro churches on Sunday. Temperatures topped 100 degrees in the region, intensifying the distress.
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Kentucky
Owensboro
Steppings at the Fair Grounds Highlight Fast Pacers
Stepping lively pace shows at the fair grounds with Alcyo mare in Ben V. Jones stable clocking 2 19, Hugh Miler and FE. R. Little posting 2 20 and 2 21 miles. Magowan barn horses strong, Red Jay 2 20 Orphan Boy 2 19 three year old Tregantle mare 2 27. Curtis & Peed stable reports good work. Peter Patchen eyeing 2 07 mile this fall. Bert Van Evera, Alberto, Happy Todd in strong form under trainer Pete Hensley.
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Fair Grounds
Alcyo
Ben V. Jones
William Byrd
Hugh Miler
FE. R. Little
J. R. Magowan
Charles Bean
Red Jay
Orphan Boy
Tregantle
Curtis & Peed
Peter Patchen
Bert van Evera
Alberto
Happy Todd
Pete Hensley
McCormick's Big Sale Offers Shoes for All Foot Sizes
Ladies with small feet can buy shoes for 98 cents and oxfords for 98c, plus options at 3.00 and 2.50. McCormick's advertises a broad sale with several price points aimed at women shoppers.
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McCormick
Fire destroys Day boarding house on Main and Locust
A Sunday 2 am blaze at the Day boarding house corner Main and Locust streets destroyed the building owned by the estate of B. F. Cockrell and D. N. Young. Valued around 6000 dollars with 2000 coverage. contents insured for 1400. Fire origin unknown. firefighters confined the fire to the one building and hoped for a new business block to replace it.
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Main
Locust Streets
Coyle Furniture Store
B. F. Cockrell
D. N. Young
Family Reunion at Swango Home Draws Wide Family Circle
Judge J. H. Swango with wife daughter Marion and son J. H. Jr. in Terre Haute hosted by Judge G. B. Swango and his wife. Mr J. M. Swango and family from Missoula Montana join for first full gathering, described as a merry occasion.
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J. M. Swango
Missoula
Mont
J. H. Swango
Marion
J. H. Jr
Terre Haute
Ind
G. B. Swango
Mt Sterling Colored Man Making Good
Prof. Paul W. L. Jones of Frankfort visited Mt Sterling on Friday. He has long been with the State Normal and Industrial Institute and earned money as a porter and daily laborer to finish his education. He is praised as a self made man with many friends among local businessmen.
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Paul W. L. Jones
Frankfort
Jones
State Normal and Industrial Institute
Fourth of July Fireworks Display Advertised
Big fireworks display is planned for the Fourth of July. Tickets are available at Land and Priest's drug store and Mt. Sterling Drug Co. The show starts at 8 o clock sharp and organizers promise it will be the best ever seen in the city.
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Land & Priest’s Drug Store
Mt. Sterling Drug Co
Enock Grehan to Lead New School of Journalism
Enoch Grehan a longtime Lexington newspaper figure and former Herald city editor steps into the role of head of the new School of Journalism to be established at the State University.
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Enoch Grehan
Lexington
The
Herald
State University
Camden Aims to Help Farmers Through Federal Cooperation
Senator Camden and his secretary Judge Davis met with Secretary Houston at the Department of Agriculture to discuss future cooperation to aid farmers. The officials talked over policy directions and possible programs benefiting agricultural interests.
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Camden
Judge Davis
Department of Agriculture
Houston
Notice to creditors for B J McDonald estate
All persons having claims against B J McDonald dec will present the same properly proven to attorney E W Senff for payment. Paris green 25 c per pound 2 pounds for 45 c.
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B. J. McDonald
Dec
E. W. Senff
Admix
Paris Green
The
Variety Store
Best line of work shoes by Nunn & Bush Co.
Mil waukee based Nunn and Bush Shoe Company offers durable work shoes at cut prices. McCormick's Racket Store features the products for immediate purchase.
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Nunn & Bush Shoe Co
Milwaukee
Wis
McCormick's
Sterling's Four Banks Highlighted in This Paper
Readers are urged to note the statements of Mr. Sterling regarding his four banks as presented in this issue.
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Mr. Sterling
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Tabb Opera House
MR. Beckham
Wells
H. L. Jones
Colt
Chautauqua
Hail Insurance
the Advocate For Printing
Kirkpatrick-Coleman Insurance Agency
Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
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