Classified Ads and Local Business Notices from Lexington
A collage of local service ads. Auctioneer John W Bain offers property sales with relocation notice. Pianos talking machines and repair centers listed at Bank Street North Broadway. Harley Davidson Excelsior motorcycle agency Adams Young promote parts and auto services. Radiator repairs by B Green Lexington auto battery service by Fayette Motor Co. Multiple small notices urge readers to read The Advocate for news and free table tickets for events.
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Bank Street
J. H. Brown
J. H. Templeman Piano Co
North Broadway
Lexington, Ky
Harley- Davidson
Excelsior
Adams & Young
East Short Street
Lexington
For Sale and Rent Notes From T Foster Rogers Agency
An advertisement offers a 102 acre improved farm three miles from the Courthouse and lists real estate insurance loans surety bonds. It also promotes two furnished rooms for rent for men and mentions T FOSTER ROGERS as general agent. The notice includes business from TIMMINS MACHINE SHOP with welding services and a free admission promise for Mrs J O Hall at the Tabl Theatre on Wednesday night July 20.
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Advocate
Edward Gorrell
T. Foster Rogers
General Agt
J .O. Hall
Tabl ‘Theatre
Lyons Sells Wagons Saddles and Harness
Advertises John Deere wagons post buggies saddles and harnesses for sale by J R Lyons. Includes claim of a complete line and invites widespread notice.
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John Deere
J. R. Lyons
Births Announced for Reid and Gilmore Grandson
A birth notice reports a son for Mr and Mrs Frederick Reid at their New York home Frederick Reid Jr Lacey Smith announces the birth of Edward Owen Gilmore Jr first grandson of Rev E E Bomar and wife of South Carolina The baby born June 15 to Elizabeth Cleveland Bomar in Mt Sterling Baptist pastorate period We extend congratulations to the parents and grandparents
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Frederick Reid
New York
Frederick Reid, Jr
Win for Safety First Insurance in Paris Theft
In Paris C. E. Stephens lost a spotlight and tool bag from his car. Thieves left no trace, but the loss was covered by a new Hoffman policy held by Stephens. The claim was adjusted quickly through agent Will Nelson Hoffman, illustrating smart insurance handling.
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Paris
C. E. Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Hoffman
Will Nelson Hoffman
Presbyterian school boosts Powell County capital growth
The Stan ton Presbyterian school under Prof. R. A. McConaghn supports local education and town growth in Powell County. Also advertised are Pearl Buttons and extra long Good Night Shirts by The Walsh Company at 98c this week, with Faultless quality at $1.50.
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Presbyterian School
Stanton
R. A. McConaghn
Powell County
Walsh Company
Doll Lady Mrs Chiquita at Fair Grounds
A quirky notice describes Mrs Chiquita the doll lady at the Fair Grounds as Cuban born, in the United States since age 12, 32 inches tall, wearing a one-nought glove and a 41-2 baby shoe, ages listed as 40.
Standings Update Tone and Prizes Added in Campaign Race
The bulletin urges contestants to report voting count errors by 10 A M Thursday or accept current standings. Contestants may add 50 000 votes to stay ahead of the leader in the next issue. Prizes are being expanded and will be announced in Thursday’s issue as the race heats up. Watch Advocate office window daily for latest standings as the stretch runs.
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Advocate
Midway attractions at the Fair headline the circus lineup
The Midway at the Fair features Webb's Circus and side show with freaks and curiosities from around the world, Dixie Land Minstrels, Irwin's Society Circus, the Fun House, Wonder City and other acts including Slim Jim and Chiquita. A free catalogue promises high wire stunts, an intelligent horse, a community mule and more.
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Webb
Dixie Land Minstrels
Irwin’s Society Circus
Slim ‘Jim
Chiquita
Missionary Society Hosts Camargo and Union Meetings
The Woman's Missionary Society of Spencer hosted the Camargo society for an all day gathering at Mrs. Floyd Halsey's Camargo home with a noon lunch and an afternoon business session led by Emma Coons. About forty women attended. Union church society met at Mrs. B Barnes on Winn Street with Mrs. Chas Reid presiding and Mrs. Mary White leading the program. visitors joined in as refreshments followed.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of Spencer Church
Camargo Society
Floyd Halsey
Camargo
Emma Coons
Spencer Society
Halsey
Missionary Society of Union Church
B. Barnes
Winn Street
Chas. Reid
Mary White
Big Prize Race Promises Major Vote Push
Readers are urged to enter subscriptions for a large prize race with multiple vote offers. The strongest contestants can win up to 1,000,000 votes plus 950,000 extra votes, counting both old and new subscriptions submitted by Monday night July 25 at 6 PM. Mail postmarks by July 25 6 PM count.
Close of the Campaign Adds Last-Minute Subscriptions
At 8 P M on July 30 the campaign asks all subscriptions mailed in the last five days to reach the campaign department before closing hours to count toward the vote offers.
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Campaign Department
ICE BOX Notice at Maysville and High Streets
Corner listing service hours from 5 30 A M to 10 00 P M. R L Blevins signs the notice.
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Maysville
High Streets
R. L. Blevins
Mrs Clay Cisco Buys Lexington Residence on East High Street
Mrs. Clay Cisco purchased a residence on East High street in Lexington from Rev J Kendall for 9750 dollars. She takes possession September 1 and will move with her family to the city.
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Clay Cisco
Rev. J. Kendall
East High Street
Lexington
Six Room Brick Bungalow On 30 Acres Near Versailles
A six room brick bungalow with 30 acres in Woodford county near Versailles offers hardwood floors concrete basement and gas heat. Features include a new six acre tobacco barn and proximity to church school and trolley line. Former price 19500 now 12000. W H Bailey Versailles Ky. (80-81)
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Woodford County
Versailles
Church
W. H. Bailey
Death of Mrs Pettit Mary Belle widow of T Pettit
Mrs Marie Belle Pettit died in Lexington Thursday at 35. A Clay City resident she was buried in Stanton Saturday. For printing refer to The Advocate.
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Mary Belle
T. Pettit
Lexington
Stanton
Clay City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Table Theatre
International Day Press
Henry C. Barnes
Tel
John W. Bain
W. Short
Walter M. Reissinger
Ola Rogers
THE
Murray & Thomas CO
Lexington Engine and Boiler Works
WM. Adams & Son
West Main Street
the Advocate
Quint Stockdale
Ragan-Gay Garage
Clell Cockrell
Lester Tharp
B. Green
E. Main St
Willard Storage
Fayette Motor Co
East Main Street
N. A. Wilkerson
W. High St
Timmins Machine Shop
W. Vine St
Safety First” Insurance
Virginia
Hettie Brockway
Albert Botts Perretteri
Edna Yocum Perret
Dorothy Waugh
Ethel West
Linnie Hoskins
Marguerite Crouch
Virginia Manley Sen Ewewesene
Clay Street
Courthouse
C. B. Duerson
Clayton Howell
E. T. Reis & Sons
Locust Street
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