Death of noted local citizen Mr Trimble
Mr Trimble born June 15 1823 in Wolfe county died after a long illness. He married Nancy Mize April 27 1846 and had nine children. He and family moved to the city in 1876 and he led in banking and local business. Funeral is Wednesday at 10 at his residence, Rev E L Southgate officiating. Burial planned.
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Tiazel Green
Nannie Mize
Irvine
Thos. D. Jones
Tampa
Florida
Mary Greenwade
Hunneywell
Kansas
J. T. Day
Hazelgreen
Nancy Holly
New York City
Nelson H
Robert M
Bruce W
J. Green, Jr
Ella
Louisa Wilson
Trimble
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Exchange Bank of Kentucky
Mt. Sterling National Bank
Menefee Circuit Court Concludes Five Day Term
The Menefee circuit court closed after a five day session. The Commonwealth charged William Whitt with grand larceny and he was acquitted. Henry Clifton, famed for illicit distilling, faced multiple indictments for liquor sales and possession of moonshine stills. The grand jury returned fifty indictments while few civil matters were heard.
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Menefee
the Commonwealth
William Whitt
Henry Clifton
Work Goes Begging on Donaldson Pike Repairs
Citizens complain about Donaldson pike condition. County Road Engineer W H Canan says bids have failed due to busy farmers and labor shortages. He aims to contract a reliable contractor and use limited funds to repair the pike when possible.
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Donaldson Pike
W. H. Canan
Fourth of July Celebration Planned in City
Manager Wilkerson says arrangements are complete for the big Fourth of July event. Balloon ascensions and fireworks contracts are signed. Races are filled and Storm's American Band is contracted for morning afternoon and evening concerts. The celebration is advertised within a forty mile radius and a large crowd is expected.
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Wilkerson
Storm
Board bans swimming in Slate Creek above dam
The Montgomery County Board of Health ordered no swimming in Slate Creek above the dam citing water contamination. The stream provides Mt. Sterling’s water supply. Ice, beets, peas and other vegetables featured at Vanarsdell's.
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Montgomery County Board of Health
Slate Creek
Mt. Sterling
Vanarsdell’s
Remembering a Grand Old Man In Machpelah Cemetery
Be in Machpelah cemetery. May memories of this grand old man never fade.
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Machpelah Cemetery
Germany Accepts Peace Terms Amid Reluctant Silence
The German government formally communicates willingness to sign the peace terms, though not before Thursday or Friday. The acceptance note preserves Germany’s position that the treaty is a peace of violence, with critics saying the nation will honor clauses only under threat and citing Scapa Flow ships as a warning. The public mood favors continued military partnership with the victors, and many believe the spirit of militarism remains intact.
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Scapa Flow
Germany
Winchester Bride Frances Strode to wed Clay H Sutherland in June
Miss Frances Strode of Winchester will marry Mr. Clay H Sutherland of Paris. The ceremony takes place Wednesday afternoon June 25 at 5 o clock at First Baptist church in Winchester. Bridesmaids include Miss Elizabeth Crutcher of Paris and Winchester ladies Annette Cole Helen Fox and Louise Kohlass. Mrs Cecil Haggard, bride’s sister, is matron of honor. Phelps Renick serves as best man. Groomsmen include Stanley Dixon William Collins Hugh McDonald and James Allen. Relatives from here plan to attend.
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Frances Strode
Winchester
Clay H. Sutherland
Paris
First Baptist Church
Elizabeth Crutcher
Annette Cole
Helen Fox
Louise Kohlass
Cecil Haggard
Phelps Renick
Stanley Dixon
William Collins
North Middletown
Hugh McDonald
James Allen
Campaign Aims to Wipe Out Adult Illiteracy in State
A drive to erase adult illiteracy seeks $20,000 in funding with a county quota of $250 due by July 1. The campaign urges a strong local response and support for the worthy cause.
Truck for Sale Chevrolet in First Class Condition
Chevrolet truck in first class condition with a new body offered by Ragan-Gay Motor Co. Free of dents and ready for use. Contact Ragan-Gay for details and price.
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Chevrolet
Beloved Woman Margaret Chenault Chenault passes away at 90
Mrs Margaret Kavanaugh Chenault 90 a Montgomery county figure died Sunday June 22 at her son Judge W C Chenaults home. Funeral was held this afternoon at the family residence with Rev Clyde Darsie. She married Anderson Chenault in 1852 and bore three sons and four daughters. Her kindness and steadfast character earned wide respect.
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Gomery County
W. C. Chenault
Clyde Darsie
The
Christian Church
Margaret Kavanaugh Oldham
Hezekiah Oldham
Madison County
Anderson Chenault
David Chenault
W. O. Chenault
Waller
Anderson
John T. Woodford
James S. Bogie
Mt. Sterling
W. G. Dearing
Townsville
Bishop Clay
Lexington
Solomon
Wes Taylor Dies at 77 in Local Boarding House
Uncle Wes Taylor, 77, a colorful city character, died Friday morning in his Locust Street boarding house after a period of poor health. He was never married and is survived by a brother in Indiana and several county relatives. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 5 by Rev. Clyde Darsie of the Christian Church, with burial in Machpelah Cemetery.
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Wes Taylor
Locust Street
Taylor
Indiana
Clyde” Darsie
The
Christian Church
Machpelah Cemetery
Civic Committees Plan Cleanup in Mt Sterling
The Tuesday Club Chairman convened Montogmery county civic groups to address unsanitary Mt Sterling conditions. A Civic Committee from each club, the Health Officer, and the Visiting Nurse will work together to tackle the worst issues.
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Montgomery County
Mt. Sterling
Mrs Mary Coleman Ayres Joins The Advocate Staff
Mrs Mary Coleman Ayres accepts a position with The Advocate while remaining Lexington Herald correspondent. She will continue her Lexington work in addition to duties at the Advocate office.
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Mary Coleman Ayres
The
Advocate
Fine Farm Changes Hands In Bath County Transfer
Albert S Bridges sold his 113 acre bluegrass farm on the Hinkston pike near Stoops to J R Vice of Bath County for about 300 dollars per acre. Possession is set for March next year. The notice mentions Vanarsdell's produce and honors a longtime charitable woman described as open house to rich and poor alike, now resting after a well spent life.
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Albert S. Bridges
J. R. Vice
Bath County
Hinkston Pike
Stoops
Killing at Camargo detailed in fatal shooting
Claude Salyer farmer and former teacher shot Greene Colee at Salyer's home near Camargo last night around eight. Eye witness Marion Martin said the men argued and Salyer claimed Colee tried to rob him, firing twice and fatally wounding Colee. Salyer was arrested and jailed. Colee's funeral expected tomorrow.
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Claude Salyer
Greene Coleé
Salyer
Camargo
Cole
Marion Martin
Jeffersonville
John Shannon Visits Remainings of Sterling ties
John Shannon a former Sterling boy and son of Jailer Pat Shannon is visiting friends and relatives for a few days. He serves as division manager for R J Reynolds Tobacco Company with headquarters in Butte Montana.
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John Shannon
Sterling
Pat Shannon
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Butte
Montana
Nash Roadster Delights Mt Sterling Buyers
Just arrived that long expected Nash Roadster is declared the handsomest car ever brought to Mt Sterling by Ragan Gay Motor Co. View now before it sells out.
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Mt. Sterling
Ragan-Gay Motor Co
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Mr. Trimble Was
Wolfe County
Rev
E. L. Southgate
Menefee Circuit
Samuel Goldwyn
Pauline Frederick
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Louquia
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Georgette
Rogers
Greene Cole
Tipton
James Seabee
TH. H. Salyer
Ellis
D. B. Salyer
Jeffersonville Road
Court House
Kentucky
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