Negro Knife Attack Shocks Town After Sunday Incident
Kim Holly, an African American man with a troubled reputation, returned from Ohio and attacked at a Queen and Locust street store. He wounded Joe Botts’ son George, and Mark Howard, with further threats toward others before police captured him. Sirens and mob fears followed as prosecutors move toward the maximum penalty.
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Kim Holly
Ohio
Holly
Joe Botts
Queen and Locust Streets
George Botts
Mark Howard
Tipton
Poiceman
Jesse Flora
Botts
Found rings recover decades after loss in Gillaspie home
A gold band ring lost by Mrs. Rebecca Smith Gillaspie about 30 years ago was found by Miss Minnie Langson at the old Winn street home place. On the same day a wedding ring once owned by the same person, lost about 15 years ago, was found by Mr. Lewis Urbin at the Gillaspie home place. Both rings were recovered in good condition and turned to Lucy Smith, guardian for Halley and Kenneth Gillaspie. The Advocate for printing.
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Rebecca Smith Gillaspie
Minnie Langson
Winn Street
Lewis Urbin
Jas. H. Gillaspie
Lucy Smith
Halley
Kenneth Gillaspie
Gillaspie
Minstrel Show Promised by Montgomery Health League
The Health and Welfare League of Montgomery county will present a minstrel show on August 16 and 17 with Gov. Bowen in charge. Bowen, a renowned minstrel star formerly with Al. G. Pieds, will headline. Proceeds benefit a worthy cause. new scenery and costumes will enhance performances.
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the Health and Welfare League of
Montgomery County
Dairy Herd Sells Well at Public Auction
The dairy herd of J H Blount sold Saturday afternoon at public auction. Nineteen cows averaged 87 dollars each, with a top price of 146 dollars paid by A R Robertson. A young bull sold for 64 dollars. Prices were excellent given none of the stock was registered.
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J. H. Blount
A. R. Robertson
Street Work Started on East Main by Davey-Reed Crew
The Davey-Reed Company began spreading and rolling asphalt on East Main Street. Crews aim to finish all street improvements within three weeks, weather permitting, as part of ongoing city paving efforts. The note also promotes the Montgomery County Fair with rides, balloons, racing, music, and season ticket reservations.
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Davey-Reed Company
East Main Street
Applicants Seek Officers Reserve Corps Posts at Fair
The following young men applied to join the Officers Reserve Corps R H Lane J H Conner S D Gay S O Wood Hr W Lockridge C T Coleman and W P Reid Mr H B Turner failed the examination due to light weight All fast horses in the State will be at the Montgomery County Fair next week Come and see them and enjoy the week.
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Montgomery County Fair
Messrs
R. H. Lane
J. H. Conner
S. D. Gay
S. O. Wood
Hr. W. Lockridge
C. T. Coleman
W. P. Reid
H. B. Turner
Montgomery County
Quisenberry Calls Out County Democratic Elections Bias
E B Quisenberry writes to Montgomery County Democrats alleging the County Committee and Chairman Lindsey Douglas fixed election officer appointments. He claims candidates were ignored, names unnotified, and relatives placed in roles. He seeks the County Clerk post, pledging to appoint Garnet Chenaut and campaign actively despite family illness.
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Montgomery County
Lindsey Douglas
Keller Greene
Douglas
Greene
Messrs. Oldham and
Apperson
Garnett Chenaut
E. B. Quisenberry
Man Resists Arrest After Robbery Charge
John Thomas, a colored man, is arrested for robbing a boy of 5 dollars. Chief Tipton surrenders him to Tom Scott for jail. Thomas resists, demands a bond via telephone, and is subdued with a club after he refuses to move toward headquarters.
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John Thomas
Tipton
Tom Scott
Wanted Small Place in the Country
Classified notice seeking a small countryside property. Listing appears under the name A. C. Richardson, age 50, with contact details likely referenced in the original ad.
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A. C. Richardson
Officers Selected In Montgomery County Precincts
The Democratic committee certified names for each precinct and the County Board of Election Commissioners chose officers for the primary. Two Democrats and two Republicans were selected per precinct with Republicans drawn from the Republican County Committee list. Officers include judges clerks and sheriffs across wards and areas such as Sideview Grassy Lick and Camargo.
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Democratic Committee
Montgomery County
County Board of Election Commissioners
Republican County Committee
First Ward
Ben W. Hall
G. E. Coons
E. A. Flynn
S. R. Adamson
D. R. Maupin
Joe A. Stephens
Hord Tipton
HH. G. Enoch
Ike Bell
James Horton
Norman Horton
Frank Young
A. A. Hazelrigg
W. W. Ginn
Geo. W. Anderson, Jr
L. G. Howard
Sideview
B. P. Jeffries
Forrest Henson
J. W. Doane
James Hon
Grassy Lick
C. C. McDonald
L. C. Tipton
Charles Lewis
Shirley Mason
National Hotel Reopens Under J D Wyatt In Kentucky
The National Hotel in Kentucky reopens after months closed and is leased to J D Wyatt of Maysville a seasoned hotelman and former newspaper man. He plans thorough modernization and to offer top meals including special Sunday dinners inviting public patronage.
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National Hotel
Kentucky
J. D. Wyatt
Maysville
Wyatt
Montgomery County
Local Officials Placeholder Names
A list of local officials includes Thos Bramblett as Judge Rex Hall as Clerk Buford Goodan as Sheriff Aaron s Run D P Henry as Judge John B Lee as Judge Ed Hastie as Clerk and C C Boyd as Sheriff.
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Beans
John W. Lockridge
Thos. Carr
Price Calk
Albert Garrison
Levee
C. C. Douglas
Frank Thompson
Jas. W. Anderson
Raymond Knox
Camargo
A. L. Tipton
Ed. Ensor
Ed. McClure
P. R. Cockrell
Jeffersonvile
Mike Wilson
Elmer Downard
Bruce Salyer
Fletcher Richardson
Spencer—John Horton
Wm. Stamper
P. J. Shackelford
Bruce Duff
Smithville
J. T. McCormick
W. H. Brown
G. B. Swango
Buford Tipton
Thos. Bramblett
Rex Hall
Buford Goodan
Aaron's Run
P. Henry
John B. Lee
Ed. Hastie
C. C. Boyd
University of Kentucky Woman Lectures on Canning and Drying
Helen B. Wolcott will speak in this city on Wednesday and Thursday offering lectures and demonstrations on canning and drying fruits and vegetables. Morning sessions start at 10 and afternoon sessions at 2 with the aim of benefiting local housewives and the community.
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Helen B. Wolcott
University of Kentucky
Good Music at Tabb Orchestra Remains for Week
The Table Theatre orchestra drew favorable comment and will stay for another week. The Advocate invites readers to enjoy the music and also see a good show on offer at the venue.
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Table Theatre
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the Advocate For Printing
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Health & Welfare League
W. B. White
W. P. Apperson
C. K. Oldham
Messrs. Apperson
Oldham
Marian B. French
Sterling
French
C. G. Pangburn
Pang
Burn
Cece
Watson
Pretty Girls
The
Kentucky Harmony Four Harmony
Earl Meyers Boy
Stella Stamper
MT. Sterling N. B
Gus Sun Booking Exchange
Sun
Howard’s Mill
Geo. W. Blevins
A. L. Skidmore
Luther Bittinger
Wm. Carmichael
Harts
R. E. Tipton
Progr the Tabe Theatre
Pauline Frederick
Charles Richman
Peggy Hyland
Marc McDermott
Hearst-Pathe News
Sarah Bernhardt
France
Helen Holmes
Frederick Warde
Charlie Chaplin
Bill Watson
Ragtime Revue Co
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