Cattle market slows amid crowded pens and mixed prices
The article notes a bustling cattle pens scene with about 4 000 head on the market. Prices ease for cows and heifers while yearlings and steers bring varied per head sums. several sales favor Kentucky buyers and markets in Bath Clark Bourbon Paris and Lexington. Mules are scarce and prices steady with a cash buyer paying 475 to 500 per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Adams
T. M. Hall
Bath County
Mike Wilson
Nicholas County
HH. McDaniel
J. W. Downing
Lexington
Mr. Downing
Carl Trimble
Jno
Stof
Estil
Bring your job work to the Advocate office
A short notice invites residents to bring their job work to the Advocate office for processing. The message emphasizes prompt submission and outlines the location for drop off and any required documents.
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Advocate Office
Dr Felix B Wilson to Wed Weare in Portsmouth
Announcement of the marriage of May Elizabeth Garrett to Dr Felix Brent Wilson. Reverend Richard B Garrett requests the honor of your presence at the August 3 ceremony at Fourth Street Baptist Church in Portsmouth Virginia. The couple will reside at 1106 46th Street Philadelphia after October first.
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Felix Brent Wilson
Fourth Street Baptist
Portsmouth
Virginia
Auto Runs Wild On Winchester Pike Causes Injuries
An auto driven by Roger Parsons jumped the Winchester pike Sunday, crashing through a fence into E. R. Little’s yard. Jack Plank was crushed beneath the car, seven ribs and the breast bone broken. his condition is serious. Parsons and a man named Lawill were thrown free. Lawill injured an arm. Parsons escaped unharmed and the car was badly damaged. Plank was moved to his home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Parsons
Winchester Pike
E. R. Little
Jack Plank
Parsons
Lawill
Plank
Sacred Concert by Royal Italian Band Delights City
Citizens enjoyed a sacred concert at the Court House yard performed by the Royal Italian Band or the Metropolitan Amusement Co. The ensemble will appear at the Fair Grounds this week. The music was high class and widely enjoyed.
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Court House Yard
Royal Italian Band
Metropolitan Amusement Co
Sells Fine Bull from Brooklet Herd Conditions
R. T. Judy shipped a fine yearling Short horn bull to C. C. Dehoar of Brooklet Georgia. Judy runs a splendid Shorthorn herd and has had success selling these cattle this week.
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R. T. Judy
C. C. Dehoar
Brooklet
Judy
Drought Broken by Heavy Monday Rainfall
A long awaited rain fell Monday for about forty minutes, soaking fields and gardens. Farmers and gardeners welcomed the downpour and predicted banner crops with seasonable weather ahead.
Montgomery County Fair Opens With Promising Attendance
Visitors arrive as Mt. Sterling hosts the Montgomery County Fair starting tomorrow. The homecoming draws many intendents and nurses entering races promise an exciting event. Floral hall attracts many ladies with entries from several counties. Directors plan a satisfying program and merchants cut prices to attract visitors for a week of pleasure and recreation.
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Montgomery County
Mt. Sterling
County Commencement Honors New High School Entrants
The Eighth Grade County Commencement at County High School honored 25 students advancing from grammar to high school. Hubert Grooms won a $5 prize for the highest average of 90 percent, as Miss Nelle Whaley performed an instrumental solo and brief addresses were given by Professors Vaughn Clark and J Hunt Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Goodwin
Hubert Grooms
Spruce Creek
Brunner Shoe Co Slashes Ralston Oxfords to 3 45
The Brunner Shoe Co cuts price on Ralston Oxfords from 4.00 to 3.45 as a sale offer. Limited stock noted with emphasis on value and footwear quality.
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Ralston Oxfords
Brunner Shoe Co
Winchester Children Ban from Congregating in Public Places
Health Officer Isaac Browne of Winchester issues orders prohibiting any children under fifteen from entering picture theatres and from assembling in public places including Sunday schools and churches. The restriction covers all places of amusement and applies on Sundays as well.
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Isaac Browne
Winchester
Picture Theatres
Dan Patch Dies after Savage Farm Death
Dan Patch, once the world sulky record holder with a 1:55 mile in 1906, died of athletic heart at M. W. Sav age's Savage Minnesota farm last Tuesday. The horse had been retired from racing years earlier after a storied career that included a $60,000 purchase by Savage. The owner died 36 hours after Dan Patch’s death.
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Dan Patch
M. W. Savage
Minneapolis
Savage
Minn
St. Paul
Dan’ Patch
Special Registration Day Noted for Democrats
Attn Democrats. Saturday July 22 is special registration day at the county clerk’s office. The notice emphasizes procedures and eligibility checks for new registrations.
Miss Melissa Garrett Dies at 79 in City Home
Miss Melissa Garett aged 79 died at the home of her nephew Buford R Boone in this city after an illness of old age. She was a native of Kiddville section and lived in the house of her birth until moving to her nephew’s home. A lifelong Old Baptist, she leaves two sisters Lucy Guy and Miss Nancie Garrett and a brother ex County Clerk J kh Garrett. Funeral services by Rev J Wy Culton were held at East High Street residence then burial at Machpelah cemetery.
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Melissa Garett
Buford R. Boone
Garrett
Kiddville
Old Baptist Church
Lucy Guy
Nancie Garrett
J. Kh. Garrett
J. Wy. Culton
Richmond
East High Street
Machpelah
Cloud Burst In Southeast Claims Five Lives And Heavy Damage
A cloudburst across Western North Carolina South Carolina and Virginia Sunday left five dead and about ten thousand dollars in damage. The French Broad at Asheville washed away mills and homes as rivers rose. Two Hendersonville dams failed and rail traffic halted by slides. Telegraph service was crippled and several trains were marooned. Hundreds homeless.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
French Broad River
Asheville
Hendersonville
N. C
Principal Cain Named At Camargo Consolidated School
Prof Cain a Richmond college graduate selected as principal of the Camargo Consolidated School. Miss Georgie Brandon retained as assistant teacher. School to start August 7 if the new building is completed. Patrons urged to help finish hauling to avoid delay.
Pig Show Contest At Fair Grounds Next Saturday
A county pig raising contest for boys will be held Saturday morning at the Fair Grounds. Prizes total 30 dollars in cash with 15 dollars in gold, 10 dollars from the four city banks, and 5 dollars from Prof. M J Goodwin. Everyone is invited.
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M. J. Goodwin
Extra Precautions Chief Urges City Lock Up Homes
Chief James C. Tipton says he will take extra precautions during a week with large crowds. He asks citizens to cooperate by keeping doors and windows locked, especially in residential districts, to protect the public.
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James C. Tipton
Rural Credits Association Fails. Receiver Appointed
A receiver has been appointed for the Rural Credits Association of Lexington. It is likely stockholders, numbering several, will receive not more than 20 cents on the dollar.
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Rural Credits Association
Lexington
U. G. K. to Celebrate Golden Jubilee October 14
The University of Kentucky will mark its golden jubilee on October 14 with preliminary plans in place and thousands of alumni anticipated to attend. A football game will be the day’s feature event.
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University of Kentucky
Vanarsdell's Cold Chime Ham Sale Noted
Readable text fragment mentions Vanarsdell's store and a ham purchase at a cold chime event. No clear date or full details available.
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Bial
Vanarsdell’s
Prisoners Escape From County Jail Allegedly Involved Local Help
Four African American inmates escaped from the county jail on Monday night in an incident tied to a possible insider. Names include Jesse Lee Congleton Will Apperson Alexander Whaley and Henry Williams alias Show Boy all awaiting sentencing for prior crimes. Jailer Richardson and police suspect a former prisoner knew the key location and anticipate quick recapture.
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Jesse "Lee Congleton
Will "Apperson
Alexander Whaley
House of Reform
Henry Williams
Show Boy
Richardson
Lightning Fatal in Bath County Claims 18 Year Old
During a Monday storm in Bath county Charles Rogers aged 18 ran from a barn and was hit by lightning and killed instantly. The bolt also struck Sam Crooks residence tearing a large hole and stunning the family. Heat was oppressive and storm the worst in the area with many trees uprooted and barns injured.
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Bath County
Charles Rogers
Sam’ Crooks
Bicycle for Sale at First Class Repair
Quick sale offer for a bicycle in good repair. Cheap price and ready for pickup. Apply at this office for details and purchase.
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Bicycle For Sale Quick
Mrs. Etta A. Smith Dies in Clark County
Mrs. Etta A. Smith widow of John Smith died at her Clark county home after a long illness. Born Etta Anderson in the county, she left many relatives and friends who mourn the loss of this devout Christian woman.
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Etta A. Smith
John Smith
Clark County
Barnes' Fair Specials On Produce And Poultry
Alberta Freestone peaches priced 25 to 35 cents per basket. Arizona Rocky Ford cantaloupes and watermelons on ice. California grape fruit. Imported Roquefort and other cheeses. Head and curly lettuce celery radishes baby beets fat dressed country chickens for frying or broiling. T. K. Barnes & Sons, two phones 20 and 520.
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Alberta
Arizona
Rocky Ford
California
Marry in Lexington Unites Marion Groves and Charlie Embry
Miss Marion Groves and Charlie E. Embry were married Monday evening at the Maxwell street Presbyterian church in Lexington with a small group of intimate friends. They left for Olympian Springs for two weeks before heading to Jacksonville where Embry works for the Western Union Telegraph Company.
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Marion Groves
Charlie E. Embry
Jacksonville
Fla
Lexington
Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church
Hawse
Olympian Springs
Embry
Western Union Telegraph Company
John Groves
Mr. Embry
C. T. Embry
Umatilla
Walton Appointed Publicity Agent For Democrats
Col. W. P. Walton of Lexington named publicity agent by Chairman J. Campbell Cantrill. He will run the campaign from Lexington until August 15 and then operate from Louisville. Walton is an experienced newspaper man and expected to excel in the role.
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W. P. Walton
Lexington
Democratic Party
J. Campbell Cantrill
Louisville
Col. Walton
Red Cross Tent at Fair Grounds for Care and Relief
A Red Cross tent will operate at the Fair Grounds this week to aid the weary sick and anyone who suffers an accident. County Nurse Miss Frost will supervise the Health and Welfare League Tent, with city and county physicians urged to use it as their headquarters.
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Red Cross
Miss Frost
Thealth and Welfare League
Rooms for Rent on North Sycamore Street
Rooms for rent listed on North Sycamore Street with application requires contacting John W. Jones.
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Sycamore Street
John W. Jones
Miss Mary Devine Resigns From Enoch Store
Mary Devine resigns after eleven years at H. G. Enoch’s store. She is praised as a splendid young woman popular with the buying public and will take a much needed rest.
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Mary Devine
H. G. Enoch
Miss Devine
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