Personal notices of visitors and travels at Olympian Springs
A long list of residents and guests visiting relatives and friends across Kentucky and nearby states. People mentioned include Mr. E. E. Jones in Milwaukee, Mrs. G. Y. Triplett in Lexington, Mrs. R. H. Botts in Ashland, Miss Martha Reed in Lexington, Sergeant Chandler Fizer, Sheriff John G. Roberts, and many others visiting Olympian Springs, Cincinnati, and Nashville. Also notes of business travel to New York and Monterey, and several local social visits and farewells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. McClymonds
California
Nannie Bridgeforth
Hettie
Elizabeth Brockway
Paris
Chandler Fizer
Camp
Zachary Taylor
Lena’ Dunn
Sam King
Charles Baldwin
Winchester
John G. Roberts
Brine Baths Aid Shell Shocked Soldiers at Droitwith
Officers and men returning to England with shell shock receive brine therapy at Droitwith. The treatment uses douche needle and spray baths with swimming if possible, plus brine spray and massage to relieve rheumatism and frostbite. Initial warm brine becomes cooler after several sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Droitwith
Popular Science Monthly
Rumored sale of Mantegna miniature Judith head painting
The Pembroke Mantegna Judith with the Head of Holofernes, seven by twelve inches, long owned by the Pembroke family, was reportedly sold to Carl W. Hamilton of New York City and Great Neck for about 250000. The painting, one of roughly thirty extant works by Andrea Mantegna, depicts Judith in white and blue at a rose tent with the severed head of Holofernes, guarded by an attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith
Andrea Mantegna
Pembroke
Pembroke Mantegna
New York
Carl W. Hamilton
New York City
Great Neck
L. I
Hamilton
Daven Bros
London
First European Steamer The Comet and Early Clyde Shipbuilding
The 1812 Port Glasgow launch of the Comet, Henry Bell’s 30 ton steamer, marks Europe’s first steam vessel. Its success spurred two larger ships, including the Mariery, which sailed London to Gravesend before moving to the Seine via the channel, becoming the first steamer to cross to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Glasgow
Christian Science Monitor
Europe
Henry Bell
Clyde
Thames
London
Gravesend
Mariery
Seine
Time versus money in a young man’s prospects
A conversation contrasts the saying time is money with a youth named Dinks who has time but no money. The exchange highlights differing views on opportunity and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinks
Thirsty Airmen Get Rations and Thermos Drinking Help
In parliament the first lord of the admiralty explained emergency rations issued to royal navy air stations for seaplane and oversea pilots. Thermos flasks provide drinking water for air crews. no radiator tapping facilities exist for water cooled engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
McNamara
Royal Navy
Canadian Major’s upbeat words spark draft age sympathy
The Bright Side quotes Maj. Donald Guthrie of the Canadian overseas forces noting soldiers in trenches feel joyful and contented. The piece asks for a committee to print his words and Brigadier General Hoyle’s line that “A soldier’s life is a bully one” for every draft age man as antidote to dreary chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Guthrie
Canadian Overseas Forces
New York Sun
Hoyle
Georgia Court Case on Insult and Fine
In a Georgia court the judge noted the defendant’s grave assault on the plaintiff after an argument. The defendant said the man was a perfect idiot. The court ordered a $10 fine plus costs and urged respect for human beings regardless of differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
TIES OF MOTHER COUNTRY
A Spanish Center of Guatemala will be founded in Guatemala City to renew memories of Spain for the large Spanish population there. The plan reflects a broader renewal of interest and family ties between Spain and its American descendants, seen in literature and diplomatic receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Christian, Science Monitor
Spain
Americas
Helping to Win the War Canada Opens Superfluity Shops
A correspondent reports that Canada has opened superfluity shops to convert plate china silverware and jewelry into a substantial fund for the floating soldier. The Khaki league is organizing and caring for the troops, a development of special interest to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
The Real Rouser Bugle Calls Soldier to Rise
A humorous exchange depicts a mother asking about her son's army service. He confirms he is in the army and describes a cheerful discovery that a bugle, not an alarm clock, motivates him to get out of bed each morning.
Local Family Notes and School Opening Report
Mrs Lula Jones spent Sunday with Mrs Ann Poe. Our school has opened with Miss Hattie Owens of Winchester as teacher. Several from this place attended church at Bethel Sunday. Little Francis Crump visits his aunt. Miss Effie Eubank visited the Hoskins family. Mrs B F Crutcher, ill, returns to Winchester. Mrs Oliver mourning the death of their sister in law Mrs Thomas Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Jones
Ann Poe
R. N. Crump
Elmer Baker
Hattie Owens
Winchester
Tilt Crump
Bethel
Francis Crump
Effie Eubank
James Hoskins
B. F. Crutcher
William
Charlie Douglas
Eldridge Blanton
Margaret Davis
Martha
Callie Jones
Camargo
Seth Sewell
E. D
Joe Jones
Oliver
Thomas Jones
Fine show but stock water short at Howard's Mill
The report notes a good event at Howard's Mill Thursday yet stock water shortages persist in some areas. It mentions crops looking fine with early corn needing rain. A baby boy was born to Robert Guy and his wife on July 12. Mrs. Pierce Stevenson and Alban Lee with Miss Alice Clark visited Mrs. Bige Wyatt’s bedside until her death Friday. A Baptist protracted meeting ended Sunday with one add'l. Buddie Northcutt and family visit Robert Guy's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Guy
Robert
Dinner party at Mrs. Carpenter on Spencer pike
Mrs. B. F. Carpenter and Miss Martha Ratliff entertained with a dinner party Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Carpenter on the Spencer pike. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hamilton, daughter Martha Frances and son William, Jr., and Miss Dora McCormick, of this city, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Yancey, daughter Margaret and son H. J., of Jacksonville, Fla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Reid
New York
Geo. R. Snyder
J. Coleman
Henry P. Reid
Pearl Embry
Mary Louise Woods
Stanford
Bush Allen
Millersburg
Grover C. Anderson
J. W. Burbridge
Flo Shirley
James K. Shropshire
Fayette County
C. T. Derrickson
Elise
Huntington
W. Va
Columbus
Chilicothe
Ohio
H. H. Yancey
Jacksonville
Fla
Dora McCormick
B. F. Carpenter
Martha Ratliff
Fair Week Straw Hats and Panamas Discounted
R E Punch and Co advertises Fair Week specials with straw hats and Panama hats offered at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cut R. E. Punch & CO
Georgetown College President to Speak at Union Service
Dr. M. B. Adams, president of Georgetown College, will preach the sermon at the Union Service at the Baptist Church next Sunday evening at 8 o clock. Ad d arms a forceful speaker and is expected to draw a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Adams
Georgetown College
Baptist Church
Adams
Local Health Notes From The Gazette
The Sick Mrs. Thomas G. Denton shows improvement after a week of illness. Mrs. Badger Robertson had several days of illness last week, but her condition is not detailed. The item promotes The Gazette as the source for live news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Dunavent
Clarence King
Elkhart
Ind
Mrs King
Mrs. Dunavent
Thomas G. Denton
Badger Robertson
Ss. S
Gazette
Birth Announcement for Lyman Burgess Family
To the wife of Mr. Lyman Burgess on Monday morning, an eight pound son Billy Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Burgess
Billy Morris
Kentucky Press Meeting at Crab Orchard Springs
The Kentucky Press Association held a three day meeting at Crab Orchard Springs last week. Attendees praised the resort’s hospitality led by Mrs. J B Willis and her son J D Willis who assisted in management. The writer extols Crab Orchard’s water, fishing and bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Senff
Kentucky Press Association
Crab Orchard Springs
J. B. Willis
J. D. Willis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duerson’s Drug Store
Maysville Street
AMAA
E. E. Jones
Milwaukee
G. Y. Triplett
Lexington
R. H. Botts
Ashland
J. Rice Crooks
Martha Frances Reed
Olympian Springs
Elizabeth Botts
E. J. Shackelford
Minnie Collins
Toledo, Ohio
Mrs
A. A. Ramey
Ollie Triplett
Missouri
Laura Tomlinson
Evelyn Prewitt
The
County
A. B. Oldham and Son
Charlie
A. B. Oldham
Charles Nesbitt
Nashville, Tenn
Fannie Nesbitt
Margaret Nesbitt
Clayton Howell
Shelbyville
Master Forrest and
Clay McFarland
Lucy Randal
Baltimore, Md
Sophia Randal
Katherine
Sad Ray Trimble
Fayette Coll
Edward Toy
C. D. Redmond
Mamye T. Redmond
D. C
S. O. Wood and Bride
Camp Zachary Taylor
W. J. Crockett
Nashville
Mount Eagle, Tenn
George B. Turner
Taylor Doggett
Reynoldsville
Anna B. Arnolds
Eugene Curry
South Bend
R. M. French
San Francisco
Cal
Sterling
M. C. McKee
Ada Embry
J. W. Hedden, Sr
Ada Baughman
Casey County
Palm Beach
R. E. Punch & CO
S&s. S
Vanarsdell
Mantegna
Rouser
Lloyd's Drug Store
Sewell’s Shop
E. D. Jones
Howard’s Mill
Buddie” Northcutt
Olympia
Kentucky
Eastin & Harris
MT. Sterling
Bryan & Robinson, Jewelers
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