Death of R. E. Punch Follows Paralytic Stroke in Lexington
The obituary notes the death of Richard E. Punch in Lexington at 2 am after a paralysis stroke. A self made merchant, he owned a leading Lexington gents' furnishings store and was famed for his cordial greetings. Survived by wife, daughter Rose, mother Mrs. Joanna Punch, brother Father W. T. Punch, and sister Mrs. J. H. Traynor. Funeral at St Patrick's Church Friday at 10 am.
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R. BE. Punch
Lexington
Sterling
Kentucky
R. E. Punch
Richard Punch
Dick Punch
St. ‘S Patrick’s Catholic Church
Rose
Joanna Punch
W. T. Punch
J. H. Traynor
The
Richard FE. Punch
Children’s Day Service at Methodist Church Next Sunday
A Children's Day Service is planned at the Methodist church next Sunday at 10 45 am. The note asks for rags to clean machinery and offers payment for slime, with collection at the Advocate Office.
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Advocate Office
Burglar Shot After Break-In On Bank Street
Clarence Williams awakened Saturday night by a sound at his Bank Street apartment fired at a burglar entering through a back window. The intruder fled and was shot again, leaving blood in the street. Chief Tipton arrived too late to detain him. Police suspect the same man tied to prior home break-ins and will heighten patrols.
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Clarence Williams
Bank Street
William
Tipton
Ratliff Lane
Centenarian Doctor Graves Celebrates Remarkable Birthday
Dr. George O. Graves, long associated with Montgomery County families, marked his 100th birthday in May and remains active and healthy. At the Kentucky Valley Medical Association meeting in Winchester, he shared 70 years of practice reminiscences and was named a life member. His efforts helped secure rights of way for the Lexington to Ashland C&O Railroad.
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George O. Graves
Montgomery County
Kentucky Valley Medical Association
Winchester
Graves
Lexington
Ashland
Insect Flea Beetle Damages Grapes This Season
Flea beetles are injuring grape leaves and young fruit this season. Damage reduces crop yield in severe cases. Control methods include spraying arsenate or lead at two pounds per fifty gallons, possibly mixed with Bordeaux to combat rot and pests.
Former citizen returns with daughter for stay
C. W. Gaitskill of Redlands California is here for a few days and will visit kin in Owingsville and Lexington before returning to California about July 15. He and his daughter Mrs Rebecca Steele will make their home together. Mrs Steele went to California for health and has been restored to her former self.
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C. W. Gaitskill
Redlands
Cal
Owingsville
Lexington
California
Stevenson family relocates within tobacco firm
Harry Stevenson, formerly with J. P. Taylor Pobacco Co., was transferred to Richmond, Virginia in April and now moves again to Mr. Tabor in North Carolina. Mrs Stevenson and their daughter Mary Lucille will join him next week for the summer months.
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Harry Stevenson
J. P. Taylor Pobacco Co
Richmond
Death of Henry Gardner Civil War Colonel from Salyersville
Henry Gardner of Salyersville in Goffin County died June 14. He served in the Civil War and held the rank of colonel in the Union Army. He was brother in law to Mrs. Mary Samuels and Mrs. Eliza Jordan of the city.
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Henry Gardner
Salyersville
Magoffin County
Mary Samuels
Eliza Jordan
Man Kills Daughter in Tragedy at Jeffersonville
Henry Tabor a Jeffersonville blacksmith shot and killed his three year old daughter after a quarrel with his wife. Mrs Tabor was wounded and taken for care while Tabor was jailed awaiting trial. Funeral services for the child were held in Jeffersonville.
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Henry Tabor
Jeffersonville
Tabors
Goodyear scheme halts Akron thieves with pay deposits
Safety drive in Akron Ohio uses Goodyear plan to pay each night shift worker by a deposit in a personal checking account. The system aims to keep workers from carrying cash on payday and reduce theft from crowds and thieves.
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Akron
Ohio
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Labor Chief May Retire After Rail Ownership Vote
At the AFL convention labor leaders claim the government operation of railroads marked Gompers and the union's first genuine defeat in years. The final tally was 29,059 in favor and 8,349 against. Gompers signaled uncertainty about seeking re election.
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American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Oil Firms Purchased by Superior Oil Company
The Rex Oil Company and the Pyramid Oil Company have been purchased by the Superior Oil Corporation of Cincinnati for about $2,500,000. Pyramid Oil, established two years ago by W. J. Bullett of Louisville, J. M. Stevenson and V. Young of Winchester, had stock trading at $1.00, now quoted to yield $1.80, while Rex stock at $50 now brings $90.
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Rex Oil Company
Pyramid Oil Company
Superior Oil Corporation
Cincinnati
W. J. Bullett
Louisville
J. M. Stevenson
V. Young
Winchester
Pyramid
Rex
Coal price probe ordered by Attorney General
Attorney General Palmer ordered investigations into alleged coal price gouging after complaints that dealers charged 7 to 11 dollars per ton while operators pay about 2.79 dollars per ton. Prosecutions possible under the Lever Act depending on findings.
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Palmer
Seven-Year-Old Wins Automobile In Pieper Contest
Mary Lucille Stevenson daughter of Harry Stevenson wins the H. H. Pieper contest and the automobile. She expresses gratitude to friends who supported her and says she is happy to own the prize.
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Mary Lucille Stevenson
Harry Stevenson
H. H. Pieper
Mary Lucille
Elks Initiate Five From Mt Sterling Lodge
Mt Sterling Elks Lodge No. 723 initiates Messrs Thomas N Coons H D King O P Henry Howell Munt and Levi D Thompson of Mt Sterling and CC Crockett of Sharpsburg at the latest meeting.
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Messrs
Thos. N. Coons
H. D. King
O. P. Henry
Howell Munt
Levi D. Thompson
Mt. Sterling
CC. Crockett
Sharpsburg
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Four Sworn In as State Highway Commission Members
The four new members sworn into the State Highway Commission last week are Ben Weille of Paducah, Ed Monahan of Louisville, Green Garrett of Winchester, and H. H. Asher of Pineville.
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State Highway Commission
Ben Weille
Paducah
Monahan
Louisville
Green Garrett
Winchester
H. H. Asher
Pineville
Court Day Crowds and Livestock Prices Noted in Town Sale
A sparse crowd gathered for court day while a large cattle sale ran from morning to noon. Prices ranged mostly from 5 to 11 cents per pound for steers and cows, with horses in demand and several notable consignments including 12 extra fat heifers at 11 cents and 16 800-lb steers at 9 cents.
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Omar Ratliff Honght
I. T. Dehoe
Geo. Cannoy
Sam Heaton
Rex Hall
W. P. Davis
Dehoe
Coon” Allen
Isaac Miller
G. W
Race
P. Arnett
A. Bogie
Ed. Davis
Mike Wilson
Shell
John Blayton
Fred Brown
Geo. Helsey
T. M. Coons
Dance at Tab, Mt Sterling Club Opens Table Hall
The Mt Sterling Dancing Club held a Wednesday night dance at the Table. Lewis' Jazz Band from Lexington provided music as many club members and out of town guests enjoyed the new dancing or entertainment hall and praised Mr Small for the feature.
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Mt. Sterling
Lewis’ Jazz Band
Lexington
Small
Nephew of Dr. J A Shirley Dies in Corydon
Notice of the death of O. S. Lawrence of Corydon who was a nephew of Dr. J A Shirley of this city and an employee of the U M C Co. He died from heart trouble on Wednesday evening. Lawrence had often visited his uncle's family and was well liked by many.
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O. S. Lawrence
Corydon
J. A. Shirley
Mr. Lawrence
Caywood of Bourbon County Seeks State Senate Seat
Statesman and businessman H. S. Caywood of Bourbon County visited the city Monday to conduct business with livestock dealers and to campaign as a candidate for State Senator in the district. He is expected to bring the same energy to the State Senate as he shows in business.
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H. S. Caywood
Bourbon County
Caywood
Doctor Hobbs Improves After Major Operation
Reports from Baptist Hospital Memphis indicate Dr. J. R. Hobbs former Mt. Sterling pastor now at First Baptist Birmingham underwent a serious operation and is on the road to recovery.
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The
Baptist Hospital
Memphis
Denison Honors Longtime Public Servant Judge Yocum
J. D. Yocum a former Denison mayor city secretary and police judge died at 78 after months of illness. He led Montgomery Democrats and served Denison for twenty nine years. Survived by wife Miss Tucker two children and siblings in Missouri Illinois and Texas. The Herald lauds him as Denison’s pioneer citizen and “City’s Memory.”
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J. D. Yocum
Dennison
Texas
J.D. Yocum
Mr. Yocum
Montgomery
Judge Yocum
City Hall
Mason and Dixon Line
Southland
Yocum
Goodyear Thrift Plan Lets Workers Save Nearly $100000 Yearly
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company introduces a systematic thrift plan allowing employees to divert a portion of their weekly wages. The program is projected to save workers nearly $100,000 annually, contrasting with lavish spending on luxury items.
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Reward Offered in Murder Case at Buffalo Creek
Governor Morrow posts a $300 reward for the arrest and conviction of Robert Sandlin for the murder of Miss Bessie Allen on Buffalo Creek in Owsley County on June 3. Six persons are implicated in the case.
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Morrow
Robert Sandlin
Bessie Allen
Buffalo Creek
Owsley County
Thompson kin on board at Thompson business in Lexington
William Younger son of Dr and Mrs W R Thompson has accepted a position with his uncle Charles Thompson and begun duties in Lexington.
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William Younger
W. R. Thompson
Charles Thompson
Residence Sold by Cravens & Turpin in Ashland
Cravens and Turpin acting for W. P. Lawrence sold a house and lot on Elm street to Rev. F. A. Savage for 3100 dollars in Ashland. The Advocate, twice a week.
Fire Underwriters Hold Notable Springs Meeting
The Kentucky Fire Underwriters gathering at Olympian Springs concluded Friday after a highly successful two day conference. Members and spouses enjoyed social events plus business sessions with dances and card parties. The closing association hop featured Miss Elizabeth Martin of Louisville performing solo dances. Music was provided by Mrs. Bertha V. Seay and Miss Grace Deppe.
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Kentucky Fire Underwriters
Olympian Springs
Springs Hotel
Elizabeth Martin
Louisville
Frank G. Snyder
Bertha V. Seay
Grace Deppe
The
John G Winn Files First Under New Ruling
The non partisan judiciary act took effect June 15 and candidates who failed to file notification and declaration papers must add a supplementary filing for the August ballot. John G Winn of this city, a Democratic candidate for Circuit Judge in the twenty first district, made the first supplemental filing on Monday.
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Secretary of
Fred A. Vaughan
John G. Winn
Twenty-First
Property Sales Report by Master Commissioner Jones
Will Ed Jones, master commissioner, sold for the Matt Kelly heirs the Queen and Locust street property including houses, lots, and a store room for 11357.50. He also sold for C. L. May 44 acres near Bunker Hill at 247.50 per acre. The Evans property was withdrawn from sale.
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Will Ed Jones
Matt Kelly
Queen and Locust Streets
Commissioner Jones
C. L
Bunker Hill
Evans
Freeland Purchases Ginn Blacksmith Shop in City
John E. Freeland, recently resigning from Monarch Milling Co after 14 years, buys the blacksmith and repair shop of W. W. Ginn at Bank and Locust streets. His broad acquaintance and popularity are expected to aid the new venture.
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John E. Freeland
Monarch Milling Co
W. W. Ginn
Bank & Locust Streets
Freeland
Locust and
Bank Streets
Will Quit Bastin Brothers Plant in Lancaster August
Bastin Brothers, owners of the city electricity plant in Lancaster, state their operating franchise is unconstitutional and they will dismantle the plant around August 1. The move risks electricity service disruption to Lancaster residents and raises legal questions about municipal power rights.
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Bastin Brothers
Lancaster
Evansville Chief of Police and four others found guilty
A jury in Indianapolis Federal Court convicted Chief Schmidt of Evansville and four others of Reed Amendment violations. They were sentenced to two years in prison.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Schmidt
Evansville
Disciples Fund Reaches 269 Thousand in Kentucky
The Disciples Fund total in Kentucky has reached 269,958.48 dollars. The note quotes the Philadelphia Inquirer on peace over wealth and mentions the classified ads segment of the paper.
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Disciples Fund
Kentuccky
Philadelphia Inquirer
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