Court Rules on 1914 Act Challenge in Owingsville
Tax payer C T Hazelrigg filed suit to block county vouchers under the 1914 act, which allegedly displaced magistrates. Judge William A. Young entered void the act and postponed the county commission until magistrates complete terms. Court of Appeals appeal planned with fiscal court members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eng
Hazelrigg
C. T. Hazelrigg
William A. Young
Owings Ville
Court of Appeals
Young
W. O. Chenault
R. F. Moore
F. P. Boyd
W. D. Henry
Clay G. Fogg
Dan Welch
Mart Wells
Has Leg Broken
Master Thos Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs H G ffir fractured his right leg Sunday afternoon in a garage incident the bone breaking below the knee Dr Thompson attended and set the fracture Buck Hoffmans recovery was hoped for and he would be out soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Hoffman
H. G. Ffir
Resigns Position of City Weigher in Lexington
Mr. Malcom Thompson resigned as city weigher of Lexington after four years in office due to ill health. Aged seventy four, he recently marked his forty sixth wedding anniversary. He is the father of Dr. W. R. Thompson of the city and is well known locally. Friends hope for his quick restoration to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcom Thompson
Lexington
Thompson
W. R. Thompson
Pay-Up Week Campaign Clears Debts for Merchants
The Pay-Up Week organized by thirty city merchants yielded significant progress with $12,000 paid on accounts. Merchants report many customers arranged future payments and the effort is seen as a success amid calls to curb credit abuse and move to monthly settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Club
Judge Barker to Speak at High School Auditorium
Judge Henry S. Barker, president of State University at Lexington and former Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals at Frankfort, will address the public Friday at 2 30 o'clock in the afternoon on the topic Conditions of Success. A large crowd is expected and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Barker
State University
Lexington
Court of Appeals
Frankfort
Five gaited bay mare leads sale to $1000 purchase
Sells good mare Ray Moss of Greenbriar Stock Farm sold last week to a Southern buyer a five gaited bay mare for $1000. The mare, broken and handled by Mosss son, is seen as a top show ring prospect bred by Mc Donald Chief. The buyer may appear at fairs this summer. Also notes market items and local meat market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Moss
Greenbriar Stock Farm
Mr. Moss
McDonald Chief
The Battle Cry of Peace at Table Theatre
The film presents America's unpreparedness and the defense dangers facing New York City. It portrays enemy invasion, destroyed skyline, and the call for peace with honor under J. Stuart Blackton's direction with Vitagraphed production. Screenings are Wednesday and Thursday March 1st and 2nd at 2:30 and 8:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Hemisphere
J. Stuart Blackton
Table Theatre
Wallaee
Beckner Buys Machinery In Local Newspaper Deal
Lucien Beckner of Winchester, editor of the Clark County Republican, bought all remaining equipment of Sentinel- Democrat and purchased a large press from Advocate Publishing Co. He will publish his paper from his own plant within weeks. The Advocate equipment now runs all three city papers, reducing costs for owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Beckner
Winchester
Clark County Republican
Sentinel- Democrat
Beckner
Advocate Publishing Co
Richardson Buys Winn Street Property from Aunt Grubbs
Mr. John F. Richardson buys the property of Aunt Ailsie Grubbs colored on Winn Street for about $800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winn Street
John F. Richardson
Ailsie Grubbs
Market Produce List Notes Items Available
A fragment lists vegetables and herbs including lettuce onions cucumbers tomatoes beets cauliflower celery head lettuce parsley. No context or quantities provided.
Mrs. Emma Huffaker Dies at 75 in City
Emma Huffaker died at her home last Thursday aged 75. Survived by her husband Henry and four children Bertha James Huffaker William Paris and John Wayne County, plus a granddaughter Gay Ragland and other grandchildren. She was a Christian Church member sixty five years. Funeral at Jameson Street residence Saturday at 2 conducted by Rev Clyde Darsie with burial in Machpelah Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hufaker
Henry Huffaker
Bertha Huffaker
James Huffaker
L. & E. Junction
William Huffaker
Paris
John Huffaker
Wayne County
Gay Ragland
Huffaker
The
Christian Church
Jameson Street
Clyde Darsie
Machpelah Cemetery
Dissolution Sale Of Greene & Eubank Personal Property
The dissolution sale of Greene & Eubank in this county reports prices for stock and farm goods. Items include a horse at 83 dollars, five mules 100 to 150 dollars each, yearling steers at 7.65 per hundred, feeding steers 7.40 per hundred, five milled cows 40 to 75 dollars each, eighteen fat cattle shoats 7.60 per hundred, timothy hay 15 dollars per ton, about 200 barrels of corn in crib at 3.90 per barrel. Charles A. Peters of Flemingsburg urged the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene & Eubank
Timothy Hay
Charles A. Peters
Flemingsburg
Reid Purchases 115 to 120 Acre Farm Near Levee
Thomas J. Reid and Mrs Eliza beth Reid of Bath county bought from Mrs Minnie Turley widow of Will Turley and John F Richardson Executor a 115 to 120 acre tract near the Levee for 2300 dollars. Possession is March 1st and the Reid family will move to the place to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Reid
Elizabeth Reid
Bath County
Minnie Turley
Will Turley
John F. Richardson
Mr. Reid
Tobacco market remains light in city sales
The city’s tobacco market last week sold only a small amount. Houses will stay open several days more to allow remaining tobacco to be sold. It is believed Mr. Sterling will rank third in the tobacco market this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sterling
Accident injures local man George B. Turner
Monday while working on a box Mr. Geo. B. Turner nearly severed his right thumb when a knife slipped. Medical aid was summoned and bleeding stopped. Friends express regret at his misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Turner
Life Comes to a Close in This City
After years of ill health Harry Campbell died last Tuesday night at age forty six. He lived his whole life here and was a beloved member of the Episcopal Church known for his bright disposition and friendships. Funeral services were held Thursday at two o clock at the Episcopal Church with burial at Machpelah cemetery. Survivors include two sisters a niece and a nephew all residents of this city Cincinnati Ohio noted. The Advocate extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Episcopal Church
Barney
Bryant
W. R. Dye
Machpelah
Campbell
Sophia Randall
Ollive Campbell
Lucy Randall
Wm. Randall
Cincinnati
The
Advocate
Real Estate Firm Reports Sales of Homes Last Week
T F Rogers and Son, real estate agents, announced last week’s sales including two houses and lots on East Locust Street for the heirs of Jerry Ryan sold to Ratcliff Lodge No 56 F A M, a house on Tenny Hill for the heirs of Samuel Warfield sold to Samuel Jones, and a property on Harrison Avenue and Queen Streets for Hadden and Ricketts sold to Samuel Hollearn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Rogers & Son
East Locust Street
Jerry Ryan
Ratcliff Lodge
Tenny Hill
Samuel Warfield
Samuel Jones
Harrison Avenue
Queen Streets
Hadden & Ricketts
Samuel Hollearn
Equitable offers lifetime incomes with flexible options
The Equitable markets a contract paying a spouse or self a monthly income for life or during old age. Attractive terms claim over half a billion dollars behind it. Agent Frazer cites Bible verse Jno 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable
Jno
Frazer
Agt
Free Standard Pattern With Cash Purchase At The Novelty Store
Beginning Wednesday March 1 the Novelty Store offers a free Standard Pattern with every cash purchase of 1.00 or more. This one week promotion lets customers obtain a reliable pattern at no extra cost.
Freight Rate Hearings Seek Equitable Adjustment
A Business Men's Club committee met with C and O Railroad official A H Lehman to discuss freight rate raises. Lehman noted disproportions vs neighboring cities and urged a detailed commodity rate list. The club plans expert help and a follow up meeting on March 6 to push for an equitable adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Club
A. H. Lehmen
J. ©. McNeil
Lehmen
Winchester
The Novelty Store Debuts New Colored Voices
A brief sentence notes the arrival of new colored voices at The Novelty Store, highlighting vibrant tones and a modern selection. The description emphasizes variety and stylistic appeal for customers seeking fresh sound options.
Ninth District Republicans choose Fairbanks nominee and district slate
The Ninth District Republican Convention met in this city with about one hundred delegates. F. H. McCartney of Flemingsburg served as temporary chair, Albert A. Johnson of Breathitt as temporary secretary, and the body adopted resolutions endorsing former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks for president. Delegates R. H. Winn and W. D. Cochran were named to Chicago, with H. C. Gudgell and Caesar Hurst as alternates. Timothy A. Field of Boyd was elected chairman of the Ninth District Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. McCartney
Flemingsburg
Albert 8. Johnson
Breathitt County
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
R. H. Winn
W. D. Cochran
Maysville
Chicago
H C. Gudgell
Bath County
Caesar Hurst
Breathitt
Timothy A. Field
Boyd County
McCartney
Engagement Announced for Frances Landrum and Isaac Rogers Jr
Mr and Mrs John P Landrum of London Kentucky announce the engagement of their daughter Frances to Isaac Rogers Jr of this city The wedding is set for this summer Rogers is employed by R J Reynolds Tobacco Co with headquarters at Lexington The note ends with local shopping items mentioning Vanarsdell s Full weight sauerkraut and Sanitary Meat Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Landrum
London
Frances
Isaac Rogers, Jr
Rogers
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Lexington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sanitary
J. B. White
Vanarsdell’s
Elgin Movement
J. W. Jones
Kentucky
the Advocate
Business Men's Club
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!