Field Artillery Platoon to Demonstrate at Local Fair
A platoon of the 83rd Field Artillery with four officers and fifty men arrives tomorrow for the fair. Led by Lieut. Markland, they debut US artillery gear including rolling kitchen and horses. Major Gannon and Lt. Carothers coordinate displays and entertainment for recruiting and public interest.
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83Rd Field Artilery
Markland
France
U. S
U. S. Field ‘Artillery
Gannon
Kentucky
Carothers
83Rd Field Artillery
Uncle Sam
Golden wedding anniversary for Peter Greenwade couple
The long married couple Peter Greenwade and his wife celebrate their 50th anniversary the last Sunday in August. They moved from Menifee County in 1869 and have lived a humble honest life with many relatives and friends attending the celebration.
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Peter Greenwade
Greenwade
Menifee County
Virgil Sullivan Receives Naval Discharge
Virgil Sullivan, after fourteen months in naval service, has received his discharge and will shortly return to his home in this city.
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Virgil Sullivan
Naval Service
Stephens Buys Partner Interest in Family Grocery
Roger H. Stephens has purchased the interest of his brother C. E. Stephens in the grocery and meat business and is now sole owner of the thriving concern.
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Roger H. Stephens
C. E. Stephens
Fair Gates Open Tomorrow for Montgomery County Fair
The 1919 Montgomery County Fair opens tomorrow at 10 am with forecasts of ideal weather. Political Day Lexington Day Louisville Day Cattle Day and Everybody's Day mark four days of races and events. Metropolitan Shows, Floral Hall, and Pacifico Band promise a premier four day program with betting and auctions.
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Montgomery County
Lexington
Louisville
Falls City
Passifieume
Montgomery County Fair
Hearing Postponed in Fitzpatrick Will Probate
The Fitzpatrick will hearing has been postponed indefinitely. The fourth will is being sought and other interested parties want to be present when the will is probated.
Cisco Withdraws From Race For Railroad Commissioner Seat
In a letter to Republicans of the Third Railroad Commission District Clay Cisco says it is impossible to run with Kash from the 9th District and asks the district to decide if the 9th should have representation. He notes Eversole from the 10th seeks the nomination and cites fairness to 9th District supporters. Cisco withdraws, signing Very Respectfully CLAY CISCO.
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Third Railroad Commission
E. C. Kash
Mnyself
John B. Eversole
James W. Turner
Paintsville
Lexington
Fred A. Vaughan
Eversole
Clay Cisco Withdraws From Railroad Commissioner Race
Clay Cisco withdraws from the Republican nomination race for Railroad Commissioner in the third district. He says a network of local bosses would block a fair primary and supports Kash as the logical candidate to oppose boss influence, arguing the party should name its choice by majority vote.
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Clay Cisco
Cisco
Kash
Eversole
Mr. Kash
Republican
Court Day Report Shows Slow Trading at Pens
A small crowd watched cattle trading where no new mountain cattle arrived and about 1500 head remained unsold from June court. Prices ranged from 5 to 10 cents with steers at 8 to 10, heifers 6 to 9, canners 5. Theo Adams sold 22 head to George Halsey at 8 cents.
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Theo. Adams
Geo. Halsey
DeHaven Property Sold at Court House Auction
Master Commissioner W. E. Jones sold the DeHaven home on Maysville Street to J. E. Ramey for 5054 dollars. Five acres on the Winchester pike belonging to the De Haven heirs sold to R. M. Coons for 2584 dollars. A vacant lot on Holt Avenue owned by the DeHaven heirs sold for 180 dollars.
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W. E. Jones
Court House
DeHaven
Maysville Street
J. E. Ramey
Win- Winchester Pike
R. M. Coons
Holt Avenue
Fair Week Advisory Warns of Thieves at Crowds
Cautionary note urges vigilance during Fair week as crowds attract thieves. Housekeepers told to lock homes and secure valuables while attending events.
Woman Injured In Street Horse Incident
Mrs. Setters was thrown from a horse drawn cart on North Maysville Monday morning. The horse slipped on a slippery street causing a violent backward throw. She suffered a badly wrenched back cuts and facial injuries and possible internal injuries. She received medical aid and was later returned to her Paris Pike home. recovery expected.
Mt Sterling dealer sells first 1920 Buick Roadster
Harry Crooks bought a 1920 Model K-44 Buick Roadster from Mt Sterling Ga firm last week. It marks the first 1920 Model sold by the popular dealership.
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Harry Crooks
Mt. Sterling
Coleman Lands Big Policy in Lexington Kentucky
R L Coleman of Lexington and Miss Bess Hammons, local agents for Pacific Mutual Life through H G Hoffman General Agency, closed a $200000 life policy on a prominent oilman payable to his company's corporation. The record highlights Hammons and Coleman's rapid success in eight months and two years respectively.
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Kentucky
Lexington
R. L. Coleman
Bess Hammons
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company
H.G. Hoffman General Agency
Hammonds
Coleman
Delicious Cafe Changes Hands to Young Operators
The Delicious Cafe is sold by R. C. Lloyd to William May and Jere W. Coleman who have assumed control. The new owners are experienced and popular, expected to bring success to the venture.
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R. C. Lloyd
William May
Jere W. Coleman
Fitzpatrick to Move to Newly Renovated Clay Street Home
W. T. Fitzpatrick Jr. will relocate from Liberty Street to his recently purchased Clay Street residence. He has finished remodeling the cottage, making it one of the city’s most complete homes.
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W. T. Fitzpatrick, Jr
Liberty Street
Clay Street
Howard B. Turner
Fitzpatrick
Special Notice for Rooms During Montgomery Ky Fair
All persons having rooms to rent during fair week will please list same with W. H. Wood Secretary or C. G. Thompson President of Montgomery Ky Fair Association W. Hoffman Wood Secy.
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W. H. Wood
C. G. Thompson
Montgomery
W. Hoffman Wood
Tragedy After Triplets Birth Near Jeffersonville
Two of Alfred Combs's triplets died last week near Jeffersonville. The mother and the remaining child are reported as doing nicely.
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Alfred Combs
Jeffersonville
Prominent Couple Wed In Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Priscilla Shackelford and Robert Young were married Monday morning at 8 at the bride’s Holt avenue home by Rev. Dr. M. V. P. Yeaman. Attendants were none, only two families present. The bride wore a navy suit with matching accessories. After the ceremony the couple left for Richmond to obtain passports, then Memphis, and on to Panama to reside at Bocas del Toro.
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Priscilla Shackelford
Robert Young
Holt Avenue
M. V. P. Yeaman
Richmond
Memphis
Panama
Bocas del Toro
Miss Shackelford
E. J. Shackelford
Mr. Young
Maggie Young
Cars Wrecked at Narrow City Intersection
Two autos collided Thursday night at the corner of Sycamore and High streets causing heavy damage. A Ford was hurled into Harve Knox’s yard. the occupants escaped unharmed. The intersection’s narrow streets are noted as especially dangerous. Miss Minnie Henry and Miss Fannie Maybeth Pinney leave August 1 for Washington for government jobs.
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Sycamore and
High Streets
Harve Knox
Minnie Henry
Fannie Maybeth Pinney
Washington
Miss Mary Beall Accepts Mathematics Instructor Post
Miss Mary Beall has accepted the position of assistant instructor in mathematics at Owensboro High School.
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Mary Beall
Owensboro High School
Mrs. Rebecca Norman Dies at 68 Near Spencer
Mrs. Rebecca Norman aged 68 died last Thursday at her home near Spencer after a long illness from Brights disease. She had been an invalid for over thirty years but bore her suffering with Christian fortitude. She is survived by husband West Norman. Funeral services were held at Antioch church by Rev Reed, with burial in Antioch cemetery.
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Rebecca Norman
Spencer
Bright
Reid Resigns to Join Vanarsdell & Co
Henry Reid resigns from W. O. Macke & Co. to take a similar post at Vanarsdell & Co. the change effective August 1. Reid praised as a splendid salesman and popular figure who will aid his new employer. Fine Georgia watermelons on ice at Vanarsdell's.
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Henry Reid
W. O. Macke & Co
Vanarsdell & Co
Reid
Georgia
Vanarsdell’s
Special Registration Returns High Roll of Voters
A Saturday special registration before County Clerk Keller Greene recorded 17 Republicans and 167 Democrats as soldiers returning boosted turnout after the regular registration.
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Keller Greene
Winchester Woman Buys Nice Car at Vanarsdell's
Miss Julia Gaitskill of Winchester purchased last week a passenger National car from district agent J. D. Wren of this city at Vanarsdell's.
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Julia Gaitskill
Winchester
J. D. Wren
Kash Nomination Sought for Ninth District Seat
E. C. Kash described as a stalwart Republican and successful businessman. friends say the Ninth Congressional District deserves his nomination while other districts already have Republican candidates.
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Kash
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Pauline Frederick
Table Theatre
Vanarsdell
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F. M. Melton
Harry F. Howell
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