Montgomery County Tax Valuation Adjusted by State Commission
The State Tax Commission in Frankfort approved Montgomery county 1919 assessment after earlier orders to raise value by 1.8 million. Local supervisors increased by 300 thousand, prompting a citizen committee to argue against a larger increase. The decision reduces tax impact. 1917 through 1919 assessed values and state receipts are listed, with 1919 total assessment 13,715,020 and state tax 50,855.55. county tax base 11,909,960 with exemptions noted.
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State Tax Commission
Frankfort
Board of Supervisors
Montgomery County
Focal Board of Supervisors
Tax Commission
Injured Carriage Driver at Fair Grounds
Tom Sydner of near Wades Mill was struck by an automobile while driving a carriage at the Fair grounds. He suffered two broken ribs and heavy bruising but is reported improving after medical care at Dr Thompson's and at his home, with his advanced age raising initial fears of serious injury.
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Tom Sydner
Wades Mill
Fair Grounds
Ile
Mrs. Lloyd Returns from Year in France
Mrs. Mary Crawford Lloyd returned to New York then came home Saturday afternoon after a year in canteen work in France. Her sister Miss Louise Lloyd, who met her in New York, is visiting with their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lloyd for a few days.
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Mary Crawford Lloyd
New York
France
Louise Lloyd
W. 8. Lloyd
Negroes Home Burned In Saturday Night Fire
Firemen were summoned Saturday night to the residence of L Bell on Jamison Street but the blaze had gained headway and the structure burned to the ground with most of the household furniture lost. Very little insurance was carried.
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L. Bell
Jamison Street
Foster Rogers Sells Millard Hinson Property on Spring Street
Real estate agent Foster Rogers sold to J A Collins of Thomson Station the Millard Hinson property on Spring Street comprising a dwelling a barn and two acres. Collins plans to move into the residence this fall.
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T. Foster Rogers
J. A. Collins
Thomson Station
Millard’ Hinson
Spring Street
Collins
Cafeteria planned for Mt Sterling by Lexington firm
Proprietors of the American Cafeteria of Lexington were in town discussing opening a modern self service eatery. They plan to lease the Petry building and offer a full menu at reasonable prices, aiming to attract Mt Sterling residents and possibly a larger market. Decision pending.
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Lexington
Petry
Mt. Sterling
Cars Collide Near Oil Springs injures Winchester party
J C McNeal of this city and James Winn of Winchester collided Sunday afternoon at the foot of a hill leading to Oil Springs. The Winn car descended the hill with brakes failing. two front wheels broke and a passenger from Winchester jumped from the moving vehicle and was badly injured.
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J. C. McNeal
James Winn
Winchester
Oil Springs
McNeal
Winn
Mr. Winn
Spencer Lady Breaks Leg in Race at Fair
In the second running race at the Fair, Spencer Lady ridden by her jockey was struck by Lord Byron another entry. Spencer Lady tripped and threw her rider breaking her own leg severely requiring destruction. The mare was considered a valuable horse with a promising future.
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Spencer
Lord Byron
Seth Botts Arrives in New York After French Service
Relatives report Seth Botts has landed in New York following two years with the A. E. F. in France. He will stay briefly in an Eastern camp before discharge and return to his home in the city.
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Seth Botts
France
New York
Cooley Baume with the 83rd visits home at fair
Cooley Baume former Mr Sterling boy and grandson of Mrs Adam Baume of this city spent the past week with the 83rd field artillery detachment in town. He gave exhibitions at the Fair and received a warm welcome on his first return in many years.
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Cooley Baume
Sterling
Adam Baume
83Rd Field Artillery
Meeting at Somerset Holds Aug Meetings for Town
Dr. A. W. Fortune presents a series of meetings at the Somerset church from August 3 to August 17 with evening services at 8 o'clock. Prof. Russell 2. Booker, Director of Music of the Christian Temple Baltimore, oversees the music. Public invited.
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A. W. Fortune
Somerset Church
Russell 2. Booker
The
Christian Temple
Baltimore
Raymond Hinson Returns Home After Navy Service
Raymond Hinson son of Mr and Mrs M F Hinson has been released from the navy and returned to his home in the county. He served thirteen months with several trips to France and had the opportunity to visit Paris.
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Raymond Hinson
M. F. Hinson
France
Paris
Matherly and Conkright Wed at Court House
Branley E. Matherly, 21, a farmer, married Eurena Conkright, 18, both of the Stoops neighborhood, in a Thursday ceremony at the Court House officiated by Judge Senif.
Hay crop heavy but inferior in many sections
The report notes a heavy hay crop overall while describing substantial regional inferiority in quality. It highlights uneven yields and mentions adverse conditions affecting certain areas, with observers cautioning about potential price or supply implications.
Carroll Campaign Push Puts Judge Carroll for Governor
Democrats urged Kentuckians to vote for Judge Carroll next Saturday in the state primary. The letter critiques Governor Black over tax and state issues and praises Carroll for taxation reform and independence from political machines, with John G. Winn as campaign chair.
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Kentucky
Black
Tye
R. R. Co
Knox County
Tax Commission
Ben D. Ringo
Robt
L. Greene
Greene
State Tax Commission
State Text Book Commission
Stanley
Judge Carroll
Frankfort
Ragan-Gay Co Installs Brady System Gas Pump
The Ragan-Gay Motor Co installs the Brady System gasoline pump in front of its garage the first in the region. Motorists see on an automatic dial exactly what they pay for and gasoline is filtered for accuracy.
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Ragan-Gay Motor Co
Brady
Wagon Overturned Near Ice Plant Injuries Minor
A wagon loaded with ice overturned near the ice plant this morning. The mules pulled back in a tight turn startling them. the driver George Garrett, a Black man, was pinned but escaped with only a mashed arm and a few bruises.
Stolen Ford Touring Car Reported In Owingsville
A Ford touring car owned by Roll Manley of Owingsville was stolen Saturday night. Police are investigating the theft. The notice advertises Hartman's Wardrobe Trunks from The Walsh Co. as West-made and sole agents for trunks.
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Roll Manley
Owingsville
Hartman
Walsh Co
Sunday School Picnic at Oi Springs
The Baptist Sunday School invites attendees to a church based picnic at Oi Springs on Thursday. Arrangements will be ample to convey all who desire to attend and the event will start from the church.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Oi! Springs
Ice Cream Supper Saturday at Grove Schoolhouse
An ice cream supper is set for Saturday night August 2 at the Gum Grove Schoolhouse to benefit the school. Public is invited to attend.
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Gum ,Grove
Typhoid victim Miss Christine Taylor dies at home
Miss Christine Taylor nineteen step daughter of Dee Smith died early today at the family home on Queen Street after several weeks of typhoid fever. The funeral will be held Wednesday at two o'clock at the residence with Rev Clyde Darsie of the Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Machpelah Cemetery.
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Christine Taylor
Dee Smith
Queen Street
Clyde Darsie
The
Christian Church
Machpelah
Sells Ranch Heads to Kentucky to Find a Farm
Mr and Mrs Strother D Mitchell have sold their Kansas ranch and travel to Kentucky seeking a suitable farm in the state. They recently visited Mrs Mitchells father Dr Weaver of North Middletown as guests. About 90 Jersey cows are en route from the Isle of Jersey to the United States.
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Jersey
Isle of Jersey
United States
Car Service Station Planned on Bank Street
Notice announces an August 10 installation of a car service station on Bank Street directed by Gray W. Russell who is finishing a course to pursue this line. Also mentions Georgia watermelons on ice at Vanarsdell's.
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Bank Street
Gray W. Russell
Georgia
Vanarsdell’s
Man Buys Buick Tourings From Mt Sterling Garage
A. B. Ratliff purchased one of the handsome seven passenger Buick touring cars from the Mt Sterling Garage and has had it delivered.
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A. B. Ratliff
Mt. Sterling
Farmers Note on Soy Beans and Cow Pews for Lambs
A terse farmer note extolls soy beans and cow pews as suitable feed for lambs, framing them as a useful tool in grazing management. The message elevates practical fodder choices for livestock.
Hartiian ranks exclude telephones. imuint Co sole agents for
A clipped notice states Hartiian ranks contain all necessary appliances except telephones and designates imuint Co as sole agents for the item line. The fragment offers little context on location or date but identifies the supplier relationship and missing component.
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Hartiian
Imuint Co
Montgomery County Fair Draws Record Crowds and Prizes
The Montgomery County Fair in this city last week attracted the largest crowds in association history amid ideal weather. Secretary W Hoffman Wood led diligent organization while racing and midway events drew strong betting and steady business. Numerous results across trotting and pacing events highlighted a four day program with prizes for livestock, riders, and special baby and youth contests.
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Montgomery County
W. Hoffman Wood
Prosser
Ida May
Lizdie Brown
Mendosa T
Bernice Moore
Starkey
Bogart
Seylla
Marty Lou
Mabel Trask
Sarasota
Lackrose
Thistle Bean
Lucky Pearl
Job Thayer
Maude Bacon
Tugs
Bessie Montgomery
Peter Patchen
Lula Volo
al C
Main Lick
Margaret Cassell
Lady T
Miss Rythime Belle
Sorrel Top
Sensational Satire and Trade Ads From The Walsh Co
An advertisement roundup notes Walsh Co. slogans about leather suit cases and wardrobing trunks. It mentions Kentucky Fish Commission supplying 42,000 small black hass to 29 counties for streams this summer. Also hints at marriage motives and a note about cabbages and carrots being unknown until mid sixteenth century with a brief praise of the Advocate for printing.
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Kentucky Fish Commission
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Mrs. Lloyd
Somerset
OUT
Court House
Carroll Campaign
John G. Winn
Vanansdell’s
Sells Ranch
the Advocate For Printing
Waller Sharp
Sara Sanderson
Anne Clay Hoskins
Chas. S. Sanderson
Earl King Senff
Clyde Wright
A. T. Knox
Chas. E. Duff
A. T
Knox
Goff & Rice
R. T. Judy
J. L. Faulkner
Will Crumm
Fayette Couty
Field van Meter
Chirk County
Pauline Murphy
Maude Murphy
T. Foster Rogers, Jr
Klartman
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