Albert Stofer's Residence Destroyed By Fire
The stofer residence at Thomson Station in Clark county was destroyed by fire Monday at 10 am. The kitchen is blamed as the origin. Insurance coverage was $5 000 with Hoffman's agency. Boardman Brothers who had just moved out occupied the property. The Shields Cunningham property valued at $6 000 to $7 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stofer
Thomson Station
Clark County
Hoffman
Boardman Brothers
North Middletown
Storer
Shields Cunningham
Another One of Pettit's Slayers Caught at Lexington
George Smothers a 24 year old Black man and one of the alleged Pettit murderers was arrested in Lexington Monday and later taken to Winchester jail after the Clay City killing of Marshal A T Pettit about ten days prior.
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Pettit
Lexington
George Smothers
A. T. Pettit
Clay City
Winchester
Mr Geers challenges claim of Flower Direct as fastest two year old
Mr Geers of Mr Sterling, trainer William Haney, known in Montgomery as Mr Geers, corrects a past remark on pacing mare Flower Direct. He cites Jack Leyburn 2 03 4 by Alto Leyburn, bred from a three year old maze.
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William Haney
Lexington Herald
For Rent House Occupied by Mrs Hattie Howell
For rent a house currently occupied by Mrs Hattie Howell with possession set for March 1. Landlord B W Trimble notices rental terms in the public notice.
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Hattie Howell
B. W. Trimble
Thomas Fitch House Destroyed by Fire on Richmond Avenue
The residence of Thomas Fitch on Richmond avenue was totally destroyed by fire in the early hours of Saturday. Origin undetermined and losses estimated around $1,200, partly covered by insurance.
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Thomas Fitch
Richmond Avenue
Local residents relocate to area farms on pike routes
Mr. T. J. Bigstaff moves to the Goodpaster farm on the Paris pike about five miles from the city. His brother O. S. Bigstaff will occupy his Sycamore street residence. Roger Drake and wife, and Benj. P. Drake relocate to the Owingsville pike farm near town. Cecil Greene and spouse move to the Moberly farm on the Paris pike about five miles away. T. F. Triplett moves weekly to a farm just beyond Howard's Mill.
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T. J. Bigstaff
Paris Pike
Goodpaster Farm
O. S. Bigstaff
Sycamore Street
Roger Drake
Benj. P. Drake
Owingsville Pike
Mrs. Cecil Greene
Moberly
T. F. Triplett
Howard’s Mill
Mrs. Margaret Hollearn Dead at 83 After Illness
Mrs. Margaret Hollearn aged 83 died Saturday after a long pneumonia illness. She was a well known county woman esteemed by many. Survived by five children Ella Hollearn Joan Kern Clark Hollarn Jack Hollarn Frank Hollarn of Chicago at bedside at death. Funeral at Catholic church Monday morning with burial in St Thomas cemetery. Spots Cash Grocery advert follows.
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Margaret Hollearn
St. Thomas Cemetery
Death of Farmer Mr Leslie M Hardy in Kiddville
Mr Leslie M Hardy a farmer of Kiddville aged forty five died Thursday after a long illness. He is survived by a wife and one child. A popular farmer, he was widely known. Funeral services were held at Kiddville church Saturday morning and he was buried in Machpelah cemetery in this city.
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Leslie M. Hardy
Kiddville
Machpelah
Turners Leave for Bainbridge Indiana to Farm
Mr and Mrs Henry C Turner departed this morning for Bainbridge Indiana where Mr Turner plans farming this year wished them success in the Hoosier State.
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Henry C. Turner
Bainbridge
Indiana
Webb Bill Passed Over Taft Veto By Large Margin
The House voted 244 to 95 to re pass the Webb bill prohibiting shipments of intoxicating liquors into dry states, overriding President Taft’s veto. Senate approval followed. the measure aims to enforce local prohibition laws by stopping interstate and foreign shipments to private recipients. The Kentucky delegation split on the vote.
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House
Taft
Senate
Congress
Rainey River
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Fields
Helm
Johnson
Langley
Powers
Thomas
Noel
Cantrill
James
Reuse
Sherley
Stanley
House of Representatives
United States of America
United States
Martha Morris Buys Cottage on Winchester Pike
Mrs. Martha Morris purchased the cottage of James Bogie Jr. on the Winchester pike for about $2,600.
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Martha Morris
James Bogie, Jr
Winchester Pike
Montjoy Rents Holt Avenue Cottage from Arthur
R. M. Montjoy has rented the cottage of T. B. Arthur on Holt avenue, marking a residence transfer.
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R. M. Montjoy
T. B. Arthur
Holt Avenue
For Sale Cheap Small Two-Wheel Push Cart
Advertises a small two wheel push cart in good condition offered for sale. Apply at Office Advocate Pub Co.
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Office Advocate Pub. Co
Fatality in Mt Sterling: Mrs R Millard Pollard Dies
Mrs Verna Tadlock Pollard aged about 25 died at her home in Mt Sterling after about a month of illness. She was the wife of R Millard Pollard co proprietor of Mt Sterling Laundry Co. A sixteen month old son was critically ill but improved. Funeral services were held in Danville. burial followed at Danville cemetery. Followers remember her as a beloved Christian woman.
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R. Millard Pollard
Hugh Riddell Appointed Circuit Judge in Kentucky
Governor McCreary names Hugh Riddell of Irvine to fill the vacancy from the death of Judge Redwine in the Twenty third Judicial District. Riddell endorsed by Fayette Madison and Estill bar groups. Primary to nominate includes Pollard Bach Hayden from Jackson and Roberts of Beattyville.
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McCreary
Hugh Riddell
Irvine
Twenty-third Judicial District
David B. Redwine
Riddell
Fayette
Madison
Estill
O. H. Pollard
J. J. C. Bach
E. C. Hayden
Jackson
J. K. Roberts
Beattyville
Equity fertilizer ad headline style prompt.
An advertisement urges readers to try Equity fertilizer as the best on the market. It provides a phone contact 147 35-31 and credits Roy L. Morris as the agent.
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Roy L. Morris
Agt
Mt Sterling National Bank Buys Cockrell Building
The Mt Sterling National Bank has purchased the Cockrell building adjoining the bank on the East from John Robinson & Co. Jewelers. Plans call for removing the partition to form a 37 by 100 foot space, moving the second floor stair, and centralizing the main entrance. A lady depositors room and private consultation spaces will be added. Work starts around April 1 with temporary banking moved to the E L William property at Main and Bank streets opposite the Government building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling National Bank
Cockrell
Bank
John Robinson & Co., Jewelers
E. L. William
Main
Brown buys Marble and Monument business in town
Mr. Martin S. Brown has purchased the Marble and Monument business formerly run by H. Clay McKee and has hired A. C. Markland to handle the monuments. Markland is a first class workman, formerly with Markland & Jackson, and Brown bought a large stock at low prices, offering savings to customers planning monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin S. Brown
H. Clay McKee
A. C. Markland
Markland
Markland & Jackson
Brown
Four New Fords Sold in Montgomery County
Four residents named Frazer Wilson Jones and Lockhart placed orders for the new model Ford through Paul Strother. This brings Mr Strother’s Montgomery county sales to eight cars this year. Prompt service and your business appreciated by 5S. P. Greenwade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Frazer
M. E. Wilson
E. E. Jones
J. F. Lockhart
Paul Strother
Ford
Mr. Strother
Montgomery County
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Washington
Wey
Woodrow Wilson
T. Barshall
Mr. Geers
Mr. Sterling
Rene
Universal
MT. Sterling, KY
Asa
Spot Cash Grocery
Danville
P. Greenwade
Advocate Publishing Co
Government
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