Mt Sterling Chautauqua Opens With Record Attendees
The seven day Mt Sterling Chautauqua begins today in a brown High School tent. A sea of ticket buyers forecasts record attendance. Program features include Orchestral Sextette concert and Ada Ward lecture. Notable acts include Kryl's Band Great Lakes String Quartet and performances by the Harvesters and Metropolitan Quartet.
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Mt. Sterling
Great Lakes
Leslie M. Shaw
Chas. Zueblin
League of Nations
R. E. P. Kline
Women of France
Marie Rose Lauler
Florence Bullard
Red Cross
Fourth of July Celebration and Homecoming Attracts Large Crowd
A huge turnout enjoyed a full day of band concerts and amusements. Fireworks at the Fair Grounds drew many, while balloon ascension failed after catching fire in the afternoon. Chief Tipton and his men were praised for crowd control. no accidents or disorder occurred.
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Tipton
Mrs Roger Q Drake Hosts Clay Street Children's Party
Mrs Roger Q Drake gave a Saturday afternoon party at her Clay Street home for her children Roger Jr and Lodema. About one hundred children attended as games were played and ice cream and cake were served.
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Roger Q. Drake
Clay Street
Roger Jr
Lodema
Teachers Institute Held In Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Teachers Institute met last week under County Superintendent Miss Georgie Sledd. The program was engaging and beneficial for teachers who gained both insight and enjoyment. Resolutions adopted during the gathering appear elsewhere in this issue.
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Montgomery County Teachers’ Institute
Georgie Sledd
Prize Winners Named At Fair Grounds Baby Show
At the Fair Grounds on July 4 Ruth Caroline Stephens daughter of C E Stephens won first prize as the prettiest girl baby. Howe Thompson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Howe Thompson was voted the handsomest boy in the event.
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Fair Grounds
Ruth Caroline Stephens
C. E Stephens
Howe Thompson Jr
Howe Thompson
Salesmen Depart for Louisville with Liggett and Myers
John Duty and Homer French left Sunday for Louisville where they accepted positions as salesmen for the Liggett and Meyers Tobacco Company.
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Liggett and
MYERS
John Duty
Homer French
Louisville
Liggett and Meyers Tobacco Company
New Summer Resort Planned Around Mineral Water Find
C E Ledford of this city and Frank Calhoun of California closed a deal with J Rice Crooks for exclusive rights and sale of mineral water found on Ledford’s farm two miles from town. Water tapped at 1144 feet rose over 800 feet and resembles Blue Lick in taste and claimed healthful properties. A development company will market the water nationwide and build hotel sanatorium summer cottages near the railroad to open next season.
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C.E. Ledford
Frank Calhoun
California
J. Rice Crooks
Ledford
Vrte
Forger Capture in Local City After Winchester Escape
Millard Green, alleged forger wanted in Winchester, was captured here on Wednesday night by Chief Tipton who pursued after spotting a man matching the description near the Table Theatre. Green fled up Maysville street crossing Court. Tipton fired three shots but missed. Found later hiding under bushes in Dr Yeoman yard, he was jailed here and handed over to Winchester officials Thursday.
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Millard Green
Winchester
Tipton
Table Theatre
Green
Maysville Street
Near Miss As Car Collides With Trap Carrying Women
A morning accident on Main Street involved Mrs H G Enoch, Mrs G B Senff, and two children in a trap struck by a motor car driven by W P Gordon. The trap lost two wheels, occupants were thrown to the ground. Mrs Senff suffered a badly wrenched knee while others had minor injuries.
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H. G. Enoch
G. B. Senff
Death of R O Gathright Noted in Louisville
Friends in Louisville learned with regret of the death of Mr. R O Gathright who died last week after a period of failing health. He was the father of Mrs. A J Gatewood and well known locally.
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R. O. Gathright
Louisville
Gathright
A. J. Gatewood
Howard Brown Recovers After Second Operation
Howard Brown of this city, patient at Good Samaritan hospital in Lexington, shows improvement after undergoing a second operation last week. He is rapidly recovering from the effects of the procedures and his condition is reported as progressing well.
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Howard Brown
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington
Dawson Family Guests From Cincinnati Visit Local Ministers
F F Dawson and wife of Cincinnati stayed Sunday and Monday with Rev. Clyde Darsie s family. Dawson, a Columbia Graphophone Company manager, heads a team of four traveling representatives and runs a business exceeding a million dollars yearly. He is linked to E L Dawson, now in North Carolina, and J D Dawson head of J D Dawson Co Bell Haven NC. The couple sang at the Baptist church union service to a delighted audience.
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F. F. Dawson
Cincinnati
Clyde Darsie
Mr. Dawson
Columbia Graphophone Company
E. L. Dawson
van Tlook
North Carolina
J. D. Dawson
Trimble Grocery Co
J. D. Dawson & Co
Bell Haven
N. C
The
Baptist Church
Two youths in street fight end in wounding incident
George Smothers and Gay Alexander were involved in a midnight street altercation in which Alexander was badly cut by Smothers. Alexander was treated by Dr. H. E. Spratt and expected to recover. Smothers was arrested by Chief Tipton and bound over to the grand jury on malicious cutting and wounding charges.
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George Smothers
Gay Alexander
Alexander
Smothers
E. Spratt
Montreal man Dean Lloyd visits hometown after decade away
Dean Lloyd of Montreal arrives Saturday night to visit his father R. C. Lloyd. The former top jockey, now a successful owner of a large vaudeville and photo-play house, returns home after about ten years, coming from Toledo where he watched the Dempsey Willard prize fight en route to New York.
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Dean Lloyd
Montreal
Canada
R. C. Lloyd
Mr. Lloyd
Lloyd
America
Toledo
New York
Farmers Elects Officers At Stockholders Meeting
At a meeting of the Farmers Warehouse Co. stockholders held yesterday officers were re elected President A Hart Vice President Allie R Ratliff and a board of directors including Frank P Boyd Charles E Duff A S Hart D J Burchett I F Tabb C C Chenault A R Ratliff W Kirkpatrick J O Greene M A Prewitt A L Tipton R R Whitsitt Pierce Winn C H Gatewood and J P Highland.
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Farmers Warehouse Co
A. §. Hart
Allie R. Ratliff
Frank P. Boyd
Charles E. Duff
A. S. Hart
D. J. Burchett
I. F. Tabb
C. C. Chenault
A. R. Ratliff
W. Kirkpatrick
J. O. Greene
M. A. Pre
Palm Beach Suit Fit Guarantee Offer
R. E. Punch & Co advertises a genuine Palm Beach suit fitting service with a promise to match a fit for $15.00, inviting customers to inquire for details. The notice emphasizes price and quality in a concise commercial pitch.
Foot Crushed as Truck Runs Over Worker
Charles Wilson suffered a crushed foot when a truck driven by Joe Satterwhite ran over him yesterday afternoon. The arch was broken and he is resting comfortably this afternoon.
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Charles Wilson
Joe Satterwhite
Mrs Greene Hosts Sewing Circle At Holt Avenue
Mrs. Tom Greene hosted a sewing circle yesterday afternoon at her Holt Avenue home. Members present included Mrs. J Gaitskill, Mrs. Garrett D. Marshall, Mrs. Stewart McCormick, Mrs. John W. Eastin, Mrs. Richard P. Winn, Mrs. J. W. Hedden Jr., Mrs. Shields Gay, Mrs. J. Miller Hoffman, Mrs. Tipton Wilson, Miss Annie Caswell Prewitt, Miss Aliee Young, Miss Emily Robinson, and Miss Priscilla Shackelford.
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Tom Greene
Holt Avenue
J. ©. Gaitskill
Garrett D. Marshall
Stewart McCormick
John W. Eastin
Richard P. Winn
J. W. Hedden, Jr
Shields Gay
J. Miller Hoffman
Tipton Wilson
Annie Caswell Prewitt
Aliee Young
Emily Robinson
Priscilla Shackelford
Owen County’s Paul J Arnold Named City High Science Head
Paul J Arnold of Owen County is elected science teacher for City High Schools. He graduates from Georgetown College and is endorsed as an educator. He will serve as physical director and athletics leader.
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Paul J. Arnold
Owen County
Prof. Arnold
Georgetown College
Straw Hats and Panamas Advertised by Punch & Co
See our select line of Straw Hats Sailors L TM horns and Panamas. R. E. Punch & Co. offers a range of headwear styles and sizes for customers seeking seasonal accessories.
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R. E. Punch & Co
Five candidates receive Roy al Arch degree at Mt Horeb
Five candidates were awarded the Royal Arch degree by Mt. Horeb Chapter on Monday. The Morehead trio C. P. Daley J. C. Barber and E. E. Maggard joined local residents A. L. Mitchell and W. R. Faulkner for the ceremony.
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Mt. Horeb
C. P. Daley
J. C. Barber
E. E. Maggard
Morehead
A.L. Mitchell
W. R. Faulkner
Former Serviceman Rejoins Land & Priest Drug Co as Salesman
Irwin Jackson, recently discharged after months serving overseas, accepts his former post as salesman with the Land & Priest Drug Co. He resumes duties at once, bringing prior experience and local familiarity to the firm.
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Irwin Jackson
The
Land & Priest Drug Co
Palm Beach Suits From R E Punch Co In Bold Styles
Retail ad notes Palm Beach style suits available from R E Punch and Company with many styles and a price tag of $15.00, inviting customers to fit a fashion item to their preferences.
Special Registration Day Aimed at August Primary
Special Registration Day on Saturday July 19 requires all unregistered voters to register with the County Clerk to participate in the August primary.
New Mathematics Teacher Elected at City High School
Lancaster announces Miss Edna Berkle selected as mathematics teacher at City High School. Berkle a University of Kentucky graduate and considered an efficient instructor.
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Edna Berkle
Lancaster
Berkle
University of Kentucky
Miss Minnie Graves Opens Piano Studio on Maysville Street
Music teacher Miss Minnie Graves announces a new piano studio at Dr. J A Shirley’s home on Maysville Street. The class begins in September and welcomes beginners and advancing students for the coming term.
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Minnie Graves
J. A. Shirley
Maysville Street
Palm Beach Suits Offered at 15 Dollars
R E Punch Co advertises genuine Palm Beach suits for 15 dollars each. The notice highlights affordable summer wear and shopping options at the store location.
Plans for the Montgomery County Fair Political Day
The Montgomery County Fair Association names Wednesday July 23 as Political Day with all candidates notified to visit Mr. Sterling. Governor Black and staff expected, along with state officers. Derby Day offers a 1 18 mile race for 300 dollars and a floral prize. Blue Grass Day and Louisville State Fair Day are set with large regional turnout anticipated. Special train from Louisville and autos from Lexington expected.
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Montgomery County Fair Association
Sterling
Black
Wood
Mt. Sterling
R. C. Oldham
Louisville
Lexington
Marmon Limousine Delivered to Mt Sterling Owner
The Marmon limousine, latest in the local fleet of handsome cars, was delivered Friday to J. Will Clay by the Ragan-Gay Motor Co. This marks another notable addition to Mt Sterling residents' luxury vehicles.
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Mt. Sterling
J. Will Clay
Ragan-Gay Motor Co
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