History Club Meats Women's History Club Meeting
The Women s History Club met Friday in the club rooms for its weekly session. The topic was Italians in America led by Mrs A G Ratlif. Mrs Clyde Darsie presented a paper on Italians and Miss Mary Lillie Stephens read a further piece. Officers for the coming year were elected: A B Oldham President, Geo Snyder First Vice President, Thomas Kennedy Second Vice President, Hattie Howell Recording Secretary, D Fox Corresponding Secretary.
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Women’s History Club
America
A. G. Ratlif
Clyde Darsie
Mary Lillie Stephens
A. B. Oldham
Geo. Snyder
Thomas Kennedy
Hattie Howell
Miss M E Sweeney To Speak Here At History Club
Miss Mary E Sweeney of Lexington will speak at the History Club rooms Friday afternoon March 12 at 2 30. Her topic Woman the Consumer and the lecture follows her wartime service in France where she served in canteens and upon return became Chairman of Home Economics in the State Federation of Women’s Clubs. The public is invited.
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Mary BE. Sweeney
Lexington
History Club
Sweeney
Mt. Sterling
France
State Federation of Womens’ Clubs
Miss Frost Arrives To Teach Home Hygiene Classes
The Cynthiana Log Cabin reports Miss Frost a Red Cross nurse from Mt. Sterling arrived Tuesday to teach Home Hygiene. She plans two large classes of 30 to 40 high school girls meeting twice a week. Katherine May of Lexington began the classes but left to tend a patient. Miss Frost is staying with Miss Elizabeth Browning.
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Cynthiana
Miss Frost
Red Cross
Mt. Sterling
Katherine May
Lexington
Elizabeth Browning
Death of Mrs. Teddy Lawrence Reported in Oregon
A notice from Oregon announces the death of Mrs. Teddy Lawrence, former resident of this city. She and her husband once lived here when his work as manager of Geiger Pharmacy brought the couple notoriety. Her friends here express regret.
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Teddy Lawrence
Oregon
Mrs. George Rassenfoss to Undergo Operation in Lexington
Mrs. George Rassenfoss, ill for some time, was taken to Lexington yesterday for surgery at St. Joseph Hospital to be performed within the next few days.
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George Rassenfoss
Lexington
St. Joseph Hospital
Man relocates to Akron to join Goodyear Tire Co
G. H. May, once a local grocer, has moved to Akron Ohio and secured a fine position with the Goodyear Tire Co. The Advocate notes the biweekly publication.
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G. H. May
Akron
Ohio
Goodyear Tire Co
Miss Mabel Horton and Clarence William Weds in Lexington
Miss Mabel Horton daughter of Mr and Mrs James Horton and Clarence William son of Mr and Mrs B L William were quietly married today at 2 o clock in Lexington by Rev B C Horton at his home The couple were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Norman Horton as the only witnesses They will reside in the William apartments on Bank street after a bridal trip to Cincinnati and Indianapolis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Horton
James Horton
Clarence William
B. L. William
Lexington
B. C. Horton
Norman Horton
William
Whitehall Tobacco Warehouse Company
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Bank Street
Thieves Steal Whiskey From Freight Car in C. and O. Yards
Thieves broke into a freight car on the storage siding in the C. and O. yards last Friday night and stole seven cases of Old McBrayer whiskey being shipped from the local warehouse. The crime occurred shortly after midnight with discovery early Saturday morning. No arrests have been made as police and detectives investigate.
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McBrayer
Change of Location Confirms Rogers Corbin Dissolution
By mutual consent the firm Rogers & Corbin is dissolved with Mr. Rogers continuing the business Col George W Corbin the retiring member will locate in Lexington to practice as an auctioneer. The Colonel is described as genial and skilled and is expected to add to Lexington’s professional ranks.
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Rogers & Corbin
Rogers
George W. Corbin
Lexington
Corbin
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Offerings
The children thank friends for kindness during bereavement and for floral offerings. Special thanks to Mrs Josie Tur ley and Mr J Rogers for faithfully caring for our father during his illness and for his comfort.
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Josie Turley
8. J. Rogers
Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co Plant Food Ad
Commerce note says Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co at Queen and Railroad sells tobacco bed plant food. Ad lists location and product.
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Mt. Sterling Commission and Storage Co
Queen and Railroad
Bluegrass Seed for Sale by Allen Prewitt Jr
100 bushels of bluegrass seed offered for sale by Allen Prewitt Jr with contact phone 72. Price and location details not provided. Public notice style listing a local seed supplier.
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Allen Prewitt, Jr
Snyder Brothers Host Frank G Snyder in Louisville
Frank G. Snyder of Louisville has been visiting his brother George R. Snyder as the pair spend time together in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Snyder
Louisville
George R. Snyder
Notice to Subscribers on Renewal Price Payment
The paper urges subscribers in arrears to renew at the old price of 1.50 per year before a price increase. It cites rising newsprint costs since last July and warns that continued arrears will lead to discontinuation of The Advocate. Act now to renew at the cheaper rate.
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Advocate
James Q Stephens Dies After Long Illness in Kentucky
James Q Stephens died after a long illness attributed to age and cancer. He was 89, born 1831, last of 27 siblings, survived by four children and many descendants. A lifelong Democrat, he held local offices and helped quell mobs. funeral at West High Street with burial Machpelah Cemetery.
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James Q. Stephens
Kentucky
Mr. Stephens
Mary Taylor
Rushton
John. L
Christ
Millinery Line From Roberts and Mastin Advertised
A promotional note describes a beautiful line of spring millinery from Roberts and Mastin, inviting shoppers to view the display and select fashionable hats.
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Roberts & Mastin
Western man not prone to hat but loves pro names
A compact query notes Western men prefer professional names over hats, suggesting cultural emphasis on branding and identity rather than headwear. It highlights a shift in fashion and language from traditional attire to notable titles or nicknames in public life.
Oldest Man in the World’s Wife Dies in Kentucky
Mrs. John Shell died suddenly at the Shell home in Leslie county Kentucky. Her husband known as Uncle Johnnie Shell found her in the yard and carried her inside where she died hours later. A dispute arose over custody of their six year old grandson with George Chappell taking charge. S R Shell reported the death to Harlan.
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Harlan
John Shell
Johnnie” Shell
Shell
Leslie County
Johnnie
George Chappell
Faithful Representative Candell Travels Home
Hon T L Candell passed through from Frankfort to Frenchburg due to his wife’s illness. His Frankfort record is praised as creditable with bills favoring the masses and considered well studied on all issues.
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T. L. Candell
Frankfort
Frenchburg
Kentucky
Mrs. Maggie Ensor Dies of Influenza Pneumonia
Mrs Maggie Lee Ensor wife of Stanley Ensor died at her Camargo area home Thursday morning from influenza pneumonia. She is survived by her husband one son and her parents Mr and Mrs James Greer. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon by Rev Chappell at her residence and burial followed in the Kelly graveyard.
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Maggie Lee Ensor
Stanley Ensor
Camargo
Ensor
James Greer
Chappell
Kelly
King and Johnson Sell Farm and Home Near Winchester Pike
King and Johnson sold for W. W. Clark a 956 10 acre farm on the Winchester pike five miles from town to J. M. Hoskins and also Hoskins residence with five acres to W. W. Clark who will reside there. Prices paid are not disclosed but said to be good.
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King & Johnson
W. W. Clark
Winchester Pike
J. M. Hoskins
Rent Homes Put In Bybee and High Street Areas
Mr. and Mrs. Josh Owings rent the Bybee cottage from W. T. Fitzpatrick on Clay street and take possession at once. F. B. McCabe and family rent the Mrs. Maggie property on High street and will move to reside there.
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Josh Owings
Bybee
W. T. Fitzpatrick
Clay Street
F. B. McCabe
Maggie
Ott
High Street
Same
Move to this city by Pieratt family relocates to new home
W H H Pieratt and family, a farmer, have moved to their new residence. They recently purchased the property of Mrs. George Mooré on Pearl Street and have taken possession at once.
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W. HH. Pieratt
Dente
George Mooré
Farmers to Organize in Montgomery County Meeting
T B Hill invites E L Harrison of Lexington to address Montgomery County farmers at the County Court House on Saturday March 13 at 1 PM. Organizing aims to stabilize tobacco prices with other speakers present, highlighting Farmers Union strength in Kentucky and neighboring states.
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Montgomery County
E. L. Harrison
Lexington
Farmers Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Kentucky
Farmers Union
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Harrison
T. B. Hill
Marry in Lexington Bride and Groom Wed at First Baptist
Miss Josephine Montague and Mr. Sterling T. Chase were married at the First Baptist church parsonage in Lexington with Rev. J. W. Porter officiating. After a brief bridal trip they will reside on Forest avenue. The bride is connected to the Montague, Chenault, and Oldham families, and the groom is a discharged Army captain and Perry Lumber Co. employee.
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Josephine Montague
Sterling T. Chase
First Baptist Church
Lexington
J. W. Porter
Forest Avenue
Wm. Montague
Chenault
Oldham
J. W. Hedden
Frankie Hampton
Perry Lumber Co
Chenault and Orear Appointed Representative for Winchester Store
Chenault and Orear hardware firm is appointed representative to sell Winchester Repeating firearms and sporting goods in the community. A special invitation invites friends to visit The Winchester Store to view the latest Winchester family additions.
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Chenault & Orear Hardware Company
Winchester Repeatingrms Company
Winchester Co
Winchester
Resignation Leads to New Post at Hurst Home Insurance
W R Richardson resigns from Sanitary Meat Co to join Hurst Home Insurance Co as inspector, set to begin duties April 1. The move follows assignment to new work duties and a change in responsibilities within the firm.
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W. R. Ritchardson
al Sanitary, Meat Co
Hurst Home Insurance Co
Property Sold on Harrison Avenue to Mr and Mrs Wise
Real estate agents Chats and Turpin report the sale of Miss Ella D iciels ber’s house and lot on Harrison avenue to Mr and Mrs L A Wise. Purchase price not disclosed. They plan to move to the property soon.
Corn For Sale By James M Bigstaff Jr
Advertisement states corn for sale from the Bigstaff farm on Winchester road. The note lists 0othoeks of corn available and asks for pressing feed inquiries. Describes location and contact by James M Bigstaff Jr.
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Shere
dJames M. Bigstaff, Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary E. Sweeney
the Advocate
Miss Mabel Horton
S. P. Greenwade, Proprietor
Leeds
Queen Street and Railroad
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Chicago
Millie Jane Downs
Mary M. Taylor
Sarah E. James
Ill
John L. Stephens
Charleston
W. Q. Stephens
Shreveport
Elizabeth C. Richardson
Charles B. Stephens
King and
Johnson
Chenault & Orear
Hurst
Eckford
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