Fair Crowd Hears Stanley in City Speech
Mr A O Stanley Democratic nomination for Governor spoke to a crowd under 200 Saturday afternoon. J Coleman Reid introduced him, praising Wilson, with Stanley重点 criticizing McChesney for representing corporations. He defended his record against liquor interests and noted past votes on liquor issues. the market notes new potatoes at 25 cents per peck at the Sanitary Meat Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Stanley
J. Coleman Reid
Woodrow Wilson
McChesney
Corporation
Mr. Stanley
Bowling Green
Stanley
Board of Valuation and Assessment
County Board of Superviors
Henderson County
Louisville
McLean County
Congress
Sanitary Meat Market
Burial of Mr. Thomas Whitt Brought Here
Mr. Thomas Whitt died at his Lexington home last week. His funeral was held Saturday at noon in this city with burial at Machpelah cemetery. He lived here several years and worked in jewelry. Survived by wife, son Clarence, and daughter Mrs. E A Ford of Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Whitt
Lexington
Machpelah
Whitt
Clarence
E. A. Ford
Local Stock Sales and Purchases Reported
George Turley bought two cows from Sam Ginter of the Stepstone neighborhood at 50 dollars each. Mrs. W. T. Pelfrey purchased a calf from Ed Henderson for 20 dollars and one from Floyd Wireman for 30 dollars. Frank Brown bought sixty five barrels of old corn at 4 dollars per barrel from W. T. Pelfrey. Thomas Greene bought thirty three head of feeding cattle from Harry Crooks at 7 cents per pound. Foreign buyers looked over steers last week with stiff bids but no sales reported. High demand noted with asking prices around 9 cents per pound for extra good cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Pelfrey
Ed. Henderson
Floyd Wireman
Frank Brown
Thomas Greene
Harry Crooks
Montgom ery County Fair Week Invitation
Lay aside all care and work this week and attend the Montgomery County Fair as scheduled, featuring exhibits and local entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Good Clean Show Impresses City Audiences in Tent
The W. I. Swain Show opened Monday night in a large Bank Street tent on the McKee lot. A good crowd attended and praised the performance as first class. The show is described as the best tent show ever in the city and the organizers are commended as gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Swain
McKee
Bank Street
Tobacco Men Meet Appoints Delegates for Lexington Convention
County tobacco growers gathered at the Court House and adopted resolutions naming Jesse Highland H K Greene M A Prewitt Dan Prewitt T J Bigstaff A Sid Hart R C Gatewood Joshua Owings Allie Ratliff Prewitt Young Will Sutton Jake Lansdale Henry Judy A W Hamilton D C Fox and all other growers as delegates to the tobacco convention in Lexington on July 20 with Henry Judy serving as chairman and Wm. Eubank as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Highland
H. K. Greene
M. A. Prewitt
Dan Prewitt
T. J. Bigstaff
A. Sid Hart
R. C. Gatewood
Joshua Owings
Allie Ratliff
Prewitt Young
Will Sutton
Jake Lansdale
Henry Judy
A. W. Hamilton
D. C. Fox
Growers Tobacco
Lexington
Wm. Eubank
Montgomery County Fair Season Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the Montgomery County Fair are available from local students and at Ringo's Cafe, R. H. White & Co., Frank C. Duerson's, and Land & Priest drug store. The sale supports fair activities and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County Fair
Ringo’s Cafe
R. H. White & Co
Frank C. Duerson
Land & Priest Drug Store
Montgomery County Fair Opens With Large Attendance Expected
The Montgomery County Fair starts today with crowds anticipated. Political Day on Friday will draw voters from nearby counties and bring many workers. The racing program looks strong with many entries and liberal purses across multiple events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Season tickets offered for Montgomery County Fair at $1.50
The Montgomery County Fair promotes season tickets priced at $1.50. Patrons are urged to purchase now to enjoy access across events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Ford to refund millions to early car buyers
The Ford Automobile Company announced a refund of about fifteen million dollars to owners who bought Ford cars since August 1, 1914. If sales hit 300,000 in the year each purchaser would get 40 to 60 dollars. the target was met on July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Automobile Company
Ford Automobiles
Ice Cream Supper Planned by Camargo Christian Church
The Camargo Christian church women announce an ice cream supper Saturday night July 24 at 7 o clock to support a worthy cause and invite all to attend.
Camping Party Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Boyd
Mr and Mrs F P Boyd entertained a camping party at Kirkpat ricks Camp last week. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chas Duff Mr and Mrs Chas Highland Mrs A S Hart Mrs J P Highland Miss Laura Hart Leticia and Mattie Butler Elizabeth Boyd Robi Stone Hodge Morris and Harry Lockridge. Several visitors spent days with the party during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Boyd
Kirkpatrick
Chas. Duff
Chas. Highland
A. S. Hart
J. P. Highland
Laura Hart
Leticia and
Mattie Butler
Elizabeth Boyd
Robi Stone
Hodge Morris
Harry Lockridge
Ike Botts Dies After Long Career in Town
Ike Botts a respected Black man of this city died at his home Thursday night and was buried Sunday in Olive Hill cemetery. For years he worked in the botched business and won the esteem and confidence of many local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Botts
Olive Hill
Miss Sylvia Pettit Narrowly Escapes Drowning
Miss Sylvia Pettitt had a near drowning in Elkhorn creek near Midway Tuesday afternoon while swimming with friends. Caught in a whirlpool she was rescued by companions, found unconscious but soon recovered, and has since fully regained consciousness. She formerly lived with Judge B F Day and family in the city and is well known to many friends who regret the accident.
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Sylvia Pettitt
Elkhorn Creek
Midway
Miss Pettit
B. F. Day
Summer school at Estill Springs set for July 24 31
The Kentucky Sunday School Association will hold a summer school at Estill Springs from July 24 to July 31. Officers of Sunday Schools across the state are urged to attend, with financial support encouraged to help at least one officer participate. Rev. Geo A Joplin calls it a strong investment for county associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Sunday School Association
Estill Springs
Geo. A. Joplin
Greatest racing to unfold at Montgomery County Fair
The Montgomery County Fair hosts the week’s premier racing events with daily showings. Spectators are urged to attend every day to witness top contenders and celebrate local entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Montgomery County
Jimmy Warren Dead In Lexington After Long Illness
James Warren known as Jimmy Warren died last week at his father’s Lexington home after a series of operations on his foot and leg. He had worked at Wilson's Meat Market and later served as Deputy County Court Clerk under Howard Anderson. A popular figure with many friends, his health declined after repeated surgeries and his body could not withstand the strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Warren
Jimmy” Warren
Lexington
Warren
Sterling
Wilson
Howard Anderson
Likens in City Wins Support for Secretary Nomination
Mr. G. B. Likens, a Democratic candidate for Secretary of State, visited the city Monday to mingle with voters. He counts many acquaintances here who speak highly of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Likens
July cattle market sees unusually large crowd and high prices
A strong July sale drew about 4 000 cattle with many buyers from across the state. Steers ranged near 7 to 8 cents with best around 8 cents for 750 pounds. Yearlings sold 7 1/2 to 7 3/4, heifers 7 dollars, cows 5 1/2 to 6 cents, bulls 4 1/4 to 6 1/4. Numerous named buyers and seller tracks feature transactions from Fayette, Bourbon, Clark, and Nichol as well as army horse sales at $110 to $140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Skidmore
Hart
Ray Moss
Kentucky
Wanted War Horses at A B Setters Livery Stable
Auction advertises war horses at A B Setters livery stable with morning and midday viewings Thursday Friday and Saturday until 2 pm. Horses 15 to 16 hands high aged 5 to 10 years sound and priced reasonably by C L Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Setters
C. L. Kerr
Tinning Business Acquired By C. P. Pierce
Mr C P Pierce has purchased the tinning tools of the M R Hainline Co and L Gray and will do all kinds of tin work. John Maher, an expert tinner, is employed. First class work at moderate prices will be the motto with special attention to tin roofing and guttering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Pierce
M. R. Hainline Co
L. Gray
John Maher
Cromwell in City Sees Stanley Champion’s Easy Win
Political writer Thomas B. Cromwell of the Cincinnati Enquirer visited the city Saturday. He is an ardent Stanley supporter who predicts a walk over, though the writer’s enthusiasm may have biased his judgment and forecasts disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Cromwell
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cromwell
A. O. Stanley
Emerald Ray Wins at South Shore Horse Show
Emerald Ray, Kentucky's 1913 saddle stallion, owned by Chicago grain broker Mr Maltby, placed second to Miss Long's Maurine Fisher mare at South Shore with seventeen entries in the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerald Ray
Kentucky
Mr. Maltby
Chicago
Miss Long
Maurine Fisher
Walton in City with Lexingtonian editor hits voters
Col. W. P. Walton editor of the Lexingtonian and Secretary of State candidate spent Saturday in the city mingling with voters. Walton is known to many locals and is expected to attract solid support here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. W. P. Walton
The
Lexingtonian
Walton
Best hams and breakfast bacon to be had
A brief notice highlights top quality hams and breakfast bacon available, emphasizing flavor and value for shoppers seeking savory morning fare. Local markets promote these cured meats as featured selections for weekend meals.
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Stepstone
the Advocate For Printing
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WW. B. White
James Arnett
James McLeod
Fayette County
Hayden Jackson
J. E B. Peck
Sharpsburg
Mr. Jackson
W. E. Little
Sam Laythrum
Carl Trimble
Charles Meng
Bourbon County
Mr. Meng
George Halsey
Henry Lemaster
Bud Myers
Floyd Horton
Henry Blankenship
Field Vanmeter
Clark County
Arch Gabbard
John Stofer
W. L. Stanley
Mr. Vanmeier
William Whaley
Paris
Coon Allen
Lem Tipton
Kelley Murphy
McEntyre & Co
Sam Hilton
Chas. Meng
Lafe Risner
Clary Kendall
Nicholas County
A. L. Cooper
John Bernand
Ike Miller
Mike Wilson & Son
M. J. Peck
Bath County
Wilson & Son
Mike O’connell
John Baker
J. W. Oliiver
Knox & Fogle
Boyd County
E. 0. Bush
Ben Murphy
McEntyre & Moffett
Tilford Bowen
Paris Green
Land & Priest
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