Three Prominent Young Men Injured In Auto Crash
Early Sunday morning a Buick carrying Ben Prewitt Allie Hardin and Sidney Calk overturned at the Kiddville Levee turn. Prewitt failed to make the turn and the car struck a bank at about forty miles per hour. Hardin lost several teeth and was cut about the face. All three occupants were unconscious but soon recovered and were cared for locally.
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Qil Springs
Ben Prewitt
Clark County
Allie Hardin
Sidney Calk
Prewitt
Kiddville
Levee Pikes
Hardin
Miss Georgia Sledd Receives Eligibility for County Superintendent
Miss Georgia Sledd, after passing the State examination before the State Board of Examiners in Frankfort Kentucky, has received a certificate of eligibility indicating qualification to hold the office of County Superintendent of Common Schools. She is a candidate before the State Primary on August 2. Her high average draws praise from friends.
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Georgia Sledd
State Board of Examiners
Frankfort
Oil Springs Dance Draws Large Crowd Thursday Night
Opening dance at Oil Springs drew a well attended crowd with a most enjoyable time. Music was provided by the Saxophone trio from Lexington.
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Oil Springs
Lexington
Sudden Death Comes to Prominent Citizen John Harper
Sudden death of John Harper on Monday night at eight o clock due to acute indigestion. He had just mowed the grass when he felt ill and expired shortly after a doctor arrived. Harper resided on North Maysville street and had married a week earlier. His death is a great shock to friends and relatives. condolences are extended to his widow.
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John Harper
Maysville Street
National Hotel Barber Shop to Expand with New Equipment
Mr. Joe H. Scott travels to Cincinnati to buy three modern barber chairs an electric message machine and other equipment for his shop. He expects many improvements with the goal of making the shop second to none in the state.
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Joe H. Scott
National Hotel
Cincinnatis
Scott
State
Taxable Property Increase Reported for Mt Sterling 1913
City Assessor W Taylor Fitzpatrick shows total taxable property in Mt Sterling for 1913 at 2 342 615 28 dollars, up 103 682 90 from last year. The report lists 715 white and 128 colored voters, totaling 841. Fitzpatrick is praised for an efficient, creditable report.
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W. Taylor ‘Fitzpatrick
Mt. Sterling
Fitzpatrick
Delightful Dance at Oil Springs Honors Visitors
A Saturday night dance at Oil Springs hosted by Misses Mary and Lucile Hull drew a large crowd. The event honored their attractive visitors and provided four enjoyable times for all in attendance.
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Oil Springs
Mary
Lucile Hull
Bunkered Town Lacks Trade Becomes Idle Board of Trade
Local merchants warn that the town is bunkered when residents fail to patronize them and send money to mail order houses from out of town. The town itself is bunkered if it does not hustle for new industries and support a live Board of Trade.
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Board of Trade
Former Governor keynote at Kentucky press meeting
The former Governor attended the Kentucky Press Association gathering at Olympian Springs and won strong editor support for his campaign. He leads as the Democratic nominee contender to succeed Senator Bradley in next year's U S Senate race.
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Kentucky Press Association
Olympian Springs
United States
Bradley
Farm Hand Attempts Suicide After Family Troubles
James Cundiff a farm hand employed by Mr M O Cockrell attempted death by taking carbolic acid Sunday afternoon. A physician was summoned and after hours of treatment pronounced him out of danger. Family troubles are believed to have caused the rash act.
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James Cundiff
M. O. Cockrell
Odd Fellows Decorate Graves in Memorial Rite
Mt. Sterling Lodge I. O. O. F. held memorial services at the lodge rooms and then decorated the graves of forty one deceased brothers on Sunday.
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Mt. Sterling Lodge I. O. O. F
Ice Cream Supper by Antioch Church Planned
The ladies of Antioch church will host an ice cream supper Saturday night June 21. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Ladies of Antioch Church
Alarm clocks cut to 48 cents this week at The Fair
Regular 75 cent alarm clocks discounted to 48 cents with a one year guarantee offered by The Fair. The ad promotes the sale as a limited time offer.
For Sale 1912-Model Rev Runabout In Mt Sterling
Auction notice lists a for sale 1912 model runabout offered by Dr O B Demaree in Mt Sterling Kentucky. Bargains or exchanges possible for a good buggy horse with contact via phone 619x. SOB.
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O. B. Demaree
Sterling
Ice Cream Supper Planned by Somerset Church Ladies
The ladies of the Somerset church will host an ice cream supper on Saturday evening June 2, inviting the community to enjoy desserts and fellowship.
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Somerset Church
Buy your parts green from the Variety Store
A short notice promotes purchasing parts labeled green at the Variety Store. It urges buyers to choose eco friendly items and hints at discounts for green labeled components. No additional details or dates are provided.
Cattle market shows slow trade and mixed prices at court
About 1200 cattle sold with quality medium and demand steady to slow. Best 800 to 900 lb steers at 6.75 to 7.00. yearlings at similar levels. fancy fat heifers up to 7.25. cows 5 to 6 cents. bulls 6 to 6.4 cents. Numerous specific lot sales listed by buyer and weight, plus a youngster Dick McCormick priced a ewe with kid at 3.00 with no takers.
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Lee Dawson Tapp
A. S. Hart
Murphy & Hughes
Hayden Jackson
G. A. Lykins
Bourbon County
Allen Butcher
J. A. Skillman
O. H. Downing
FE. R. Little
Geo. Halsey
Thos Adams
Fayette
E. R. Little
Horace Long
Sam Gabbard
Thos. Crouch
Bath County
Hon & Co
Cts
Carl Trimble
Calames Bros
Clark County
Sam Laythrum
Sam Wheeler
Thos
Adams
Fayette County
Mike Wilson
Letcher Byre
George Halsey
W. T. Bush
Dick McCormick
Death of Local Resident Martin S. Brown Sr
Mr. Martin S. Brown Sr. of this city died Tuesday morning after a period of poor health. He was found dead by his son Stanley on Brown’s West High Street lot. Aged 54, he leaves his mother Mrs. Kate A. Brown, wife Mrs. Millie M. Brown, two sons Howard and Martin Stanley Jr., and sister Mrs. Richard Clinkenbeard of Portsmouth. Funeral at 3 pm at the family residence, Rev. A H Hibsman officiating. burial in Machpelah Cemetery.
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Our
Martin S. Brown
Mr. Brown
West High Street
Stanley
Priviledge
James ©. Brown
Bourbon County
Kate A. Brown
Millie M. Brown
Howard
Martin Stanley, Jr
Richard Clinkenbeard
Portsmouth
A. H. Hibsman
Presbyterian Church
Machpelah
Advocate
McCormick Traders Boost Prices Amid Goats and Mules
In a lively rural market scene the McCormick tribe drives goat prices to 6.00 while Fayette county’s A L Melntyre bids 3.00 and then 10 cents per pound. Dick accepts the latter for an 80 pound goat, earning 8.00 as Melnotyre laughs. Mule sales are slow with little business done.
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McCormick Tribe
A. L. Melntyre
Fayette County
Mr. Melnotyre
Fat Cattle Sale Attracts New York Buyer
Frank P. Boyd sold 75 fat cattle to S. 8 Co of New York at $8.00 per hundred, to go the last of the month. Cattle fed silage cotton seed meal through winter and crushed corn on grass. in fine condition. Frazer and Perry, agents. We write life fire tornado hail insurance.
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Frank P. Boyd
New York
Frazer & Perry, Agts
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Oi Springs
Home Insurance CO
N. Y
OLD Reliable Agency
Hoffman’s Insurance Agency
MT. Sterling, KY
J. C. W. Beckham
Odd Fellows
Bright Boy
Mr. Martin Stanley Brown, Sr
Bryan & Whitehead
Sewelers
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