Citizens Hold Mass Meeting In Montgomery County
A large crowd gathered in the Circuit Court Room to protest proposed tax increases. Major Dade Burchett was named chairman and W. F. Horton secretary as resolutions called for a delegation to the State Tax Commission on March 5 and urged repeal of the current tax law.
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Montgomery County
Circuit Court Room
Major Dade Burchett
W. F. Horton
Henry R. Prewitt
T. J. Bigstaff
E. W. Senff
State Tax Commission
S. English Anderson
Robt
C. Gatewood
H. M. Prewitt
R. L. Greene
Ben Marshall
Greene
Marshall
Property Sells Well at Late O.8 Big Residence Auction
The sale of the residence property of the late O.8 Big was held Saturday. Keller Greene bought the property for 8350. Greese and family will move there to reside. Greene reportedly received a quick profit offer after the purchase. Roland Freeland, long away in South America, returned to visit relatives and friends, looking well and expressing delight with his new home.
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Keller Greene
Greese
Same
Greene
Roland Freeland
South America
Freeland
Marine at Home Returns From Service Discharge
Sgt. Otto Greer of this county has returned home after honorably being discharged from the U S Marines. He trained in wireless telegraphy in the service and may pursue it as a profession.
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Otto Greer
U. S. Marines
Young Greer
Advocate Want Ads Prompt Quick Home Sales
Classified columns invite readers to buy, sell, invest, or rent with low-cost ads. Readers are urged to place Advocate want ads to reach local buyers quickly. Tickets to a Table Theatre are mentioned as a sought-after incentive in the listings.
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Advocate
Mrs. Lukins Dead After Influenza Pneumonia
Relatives mourn the death of Anna May Heflin Lukins in Louisville on Saturday night from double pneumonia after influenza. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jno Heflin of Flemingsburg and well known in Kentucky. Survived by her husband two small children and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery.
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Harry N. Lukins
Louisville
Jno. Heflin
Flemingsburg
Anna May Heflin
Kentucky
Enoch Bruton
N. R. Judy
J. W. Chenault
Cave Hill Cemetery
Jones and Johnson Wed at Clark County Residence
Miss Callie Gay Jones and Mr Thompson Johnson wed at Rev Clyde Darste’s residence last Wednesday. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs E D Jones of Clark county. Johnson is a prosperous farmer in the county. The couple has many friends who extend best wishes.
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Callie Gay Jones
Mr. Thompson Johnson
Clyde Darste
E. D. Jones
Clark County
Johnson
Beulah H Hisle Dies After Illness at Hollywood Springs
Mrs Beulah H Hisle age about 36 wife of Joseph Hisle died at home in Hollywood Springs Clark County last Thursday after influenza. Survived by husband two children and many relatives in Clark and Montgomery counties. Funeral at Machpelah Cemetery conducted at the grave by Rev E L Southgate.
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Beulah H. Hisle
Joseph Hisle
Hollywood Springs
Clark County
Greenwade Sale Draws Large Crowd At Auction
The sale of the personal property of J. P. Greenwade held Saturday drew a large crowd and prices obtained were good in most instances.
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J. P. Greenwade
Death of William Kincaid on his farm near Judy
Mr William Kincaid died last Thursday from pneumonia after a flu attack. He lived on a farm near Judy in this county and was highly respected for rugged honesty. He is survived by his wife and two sons, one of whom is dangerously ill with the same illness. He came to the county from Clark county years ago. The bereaved family receive broad sympathy.
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William Kincaid
Kincaid
Judy
Clark County
Fordson Tractors Sold by Local Owners
Mr G H Stroth explained to a reporter that Fordson tractors are meritorious, citing local buyers H M Prewitt E R Prewitt John Stofer Ab Hall R T Judy and T N Coons who are named in the advertisement in this issue.
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G. H. Strothx
Messrs. H. M
E. R. Prewitt
John Stofer
Ab. Hall
R. T. Judy
T. N. Coons
Barn Destroyed by Lightning on Congleton Farm
A barn at the Congleton farm near Camargo was struck by lightning during a severe storm and burned down. The fire destroyed feed, 12 head of stock, and farming machinery, with losses estimated between 2500 and 3000 dollars.
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W. H & J. L. Congleton
Camargo
Congleton
Essex Cars Sold By Local Agent Last Week
Local agent W. R. McKee sold two Essex touring cars to Mr. W. C. Clay and Mr. M. B. French. The Essex is described as a top choice among moderate priced cars on the market.
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W. R. McKee
Essex
W. C. Clay
M. B. French
Congressman Helm Dead in Mississippi Death of Kentucky Congressman
Hon Harvey Helm longtime congressman from Kentucky's Eighth district died in Columbus Mississippi on Monday. He recently bought a plantation in the South and planned retirement after his present term. His body will be returned to Stanford for burial. Helm was widely popular in Congress.
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Harvey Helm
Kentucky
Columbus
Miss
Helm
South
Stanford
Congress
Local Farm Change Hands Near Wades Mill
E. R. Wade of Clark county buys his sister Mrs. D. T. McGuire’s 100 acre Lexington area farm near Wades Mill for 250 dollars per acre with immediate possession.
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E. R. Wade
Clark County
D. T. McGuire
Lexington
Wades Mill
Cockrell Opens Transfer Outfit With Ford Truck I
Mr. Clell Cockrell has purchased a Ford truck and started a transfer business. He plans a specialty in furniture moving and seeks a share of any hauling work offered.
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Clell Cockrell
Katy Did Inspires Curious Town Tale
A playful local saying centers on Katy Did and the question of who she did. The verses invite readers to reflect on the chorus of the old phrase and its enduring charm in town lore.
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Katy
Village Real Estate Summary by Rogers Sells Several Lots
Real estate agent T Foster Rogers reports last week sales including a 30 acre Ca margo farm owned by Ellis H Salyer sold to Leopold Roeder who will move by March 15. Elm street cottage sold to James Scobee with March possession. West High street building lot sold to James Venable. West High street lot owned by Watt M Gay sold to Clay Miller. East Locust Street cottage owned by J S Estill sold to Francis Finch.
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T. Foster Rogers
Camargo
Ellis H. Salyer
Leopold Roeder
William Smathers
Elm Street
James Scobee
Margaret van Antwerp
West High Street
James Venable
Watt M. Gay and Wife
E. W. Heflin
Clay Miller
Arbarendale Stock Farm Sells Mares at Mt Sterling Auction
The Arbendale Stock Farm of Iowa shipped 20 good farm mares to Mt Sterling Stock Yards for a Saturday auction. The mares were gentle and well broken and priced from 395 to 510 dollars per pair. The firm plans another sale next Saturday as advertised in this issue.
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Arbendale Stock Farm
Iowa
Mt. Sterling
Palmeter Golden Wedding Celebrated by Family
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Palmeter recently observed their golden wedding anniversary with a pleasant surprise party organized by their children and relatives. Attending were Rev. F. D. Palmeter of Lancaster, John R. Palmeter of New York, H. T. Nick of Grassy Lick, Minor Hall of Clark County, Rezin Palmeter of Bourbon County, and Clarence Palmeter recently discharged from the army.
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G. W. Palmeter
F. D. Palmeter
Lancaster
John R. Palmeter
New York
H. T.nick
Grassy Lick
Minor Hall
Clark County
Rezin Palmeter
Bourbon County
Clarence Palmeter
Gillette Elected Speaker of the House
Representative Frederick H. Gillette, Republican of Massachusetts, was chosen Speaker Thursday night to replace Champ Clark. His opponent was Representative Mann of Illinois, a long-serving member criticized for pro German leanings before the United States entered the war.
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Frederick H. Gillette
Massachusetts
Champ Clark
Mann
Illinois
Congress
United States
Tobacco prices tumble on state loose leaf markets
Prices for loose leaf tobacco dropped sharply last week from 18 to 20 cents per pound to 10 to 12 cents, with higher grades down 18 to 26 cents. Buyers cited orders from headquarters, and reports suggested ample supply and expectations of big crops next year, prompting rapid market rush. No American Tobacco Co. buyer was on the Whitehall Warehouse floor.
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American Tobacco Co
Whitehall
Johnson Buys Interest in Local Grocery Firm
Carroll Johnson, formerly with Chenault and Crear hardware, has severed ties and bought an ownership stake in H. B. Ringo’s grocery store. Johnson is praised as energetic and deserving with many friends wishing him success.
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Carroll Johnson
Chenault & Crear
H. B. Ringo
Johnson
Oil Exchange Opens in Julian Building
Mr William P French of Winchesor has rented the Julian building at Main and Maysville streets and opened an Oil Exchange. Sales will be held Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays weekly amid strong county interest. Reports say two more exchanges will open soon.
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Wm. P. French
Winchesor
Julian
Main
Maysille
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