Claude P. Stephens Beaten by Thugs
Crande P. Stephens a prominent city businessman and owner of Mr. Sterling Bottling Works was beaten into unconsciousness by two unknown assailants near Locust street. He was robbed of over 100 dollars and left near the stockyards. He was hospitalized in Lexington in a stupor and later operated on in a semi delirious state with uncertain recovery. Bloodhounds failed to track the attackers.
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Lexington
Good Samaritan Hospital
Stephens
V. K. Mullikin
Mt Sterling Stock Yards Lists 50 Young Steers For Sale
Fifty steer offerings aged one and two years are advertised for sale at Mt Sterling Stock Yards, with pricing details and sale date to be announced by the yard, reflecting regional cattle trading activity.
Building Remodeling for New Keller Sales Room
The Main street building owned by Mrs. B. Fee and occupied by J. H. Kel is being remodeled with a concrete cellar to be used as a sales room by Mr. Keller. A new stairway will be added and the room updated to modern standards due to the rapid growth of the business.
Montgomery Motor Co Tractor Line Appeals to Farmers
The advertisement on another page highlights Case Tractors and Farm Machines from the Montgomery Motor Co. It promotes a top market line and urges farmers in need to visit promptly.
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Montgomery Motor Co
Versailles Mob Hangs Black Prisoner After Jury Deadlock
A mob of about 50 men abducted Richard James from the Woodford county jail near Versailles after a jury could not agree on a sentence for the Black suspect in the Midway distillery guards case. They took him to a cottonwood tree a mile outside town where he died after a struggle. Governor Morrow offers 500 dollars for mob members and jailer Edger has been removed.
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Richard James
Midway
Woodford
Versailles
Edger
James
Morrow
Heifers for Sale at Mt Sterling Stockyards
Seventy five one and two year old heifers offered for sale at the Mt Sterling Stockyards. Details unspecified in the fragment.
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Mt. Sterling
Landmark figure Nicholas Hadden celebrates 83rd birthday
Nicholas Hadden marked his 83rd birthday last Wednesday among local landmarks. Nearby, Hon. John W. William, former legislator, turned 84 at his Stanton-area home last Friday with friends and kin in good health. William owns extensive county land and enjoys well wishes from many.
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Nicholas Hadden
John W. William
Stanton
William
Wanted Practical Nurse Position by Experienced Nurse
Help wanted notice seeking a practical nurse with experience. Apply to Mrs. Vivian Watts at Queen and High streets with reference code 44-21-pd.
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Vivian Watts
Queen and High Streets
A Town's Funeral Reflects Civic Duty
A Kansas letter warns that a town with no public spirit sinks into burial. A citizen who weakens communal effort or refuses to act burdens the community with a cold, selfish stance. The piece challenges individuals to contribute or be complicit in decline.
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Mr. Man
Howell couple and Jenmel Gatewood relocate to Main Street
Mr and Mrs Harry F Howell and Miss Jenmel Gatewood move from Clark County to a new apartment owned by E L William on Main Street above M R Hainline s.
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Harry F. Howell
Jenmel Gatewood
Clark County
E. L. William
Main Street
M. R. Hainline
Spring hats parade in this city advertised by Clarke
The advertisement promotes a spring hat line described as the prettiest ever shown in the city and promises to please the most fastidious, signed by Mrs. K. C. Clarke.
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K. C. Clarke
Chaplin Tops The Kid as Dramaand Comedy Mixed Screen Role
Charlie Chaplin deserts pure buffoonery for a dramatic edge in The Kid, a six reel First National feature. Critics note he preserves his iconic character while delivering genuine pathos as guardian to a two week old baby, blending laughs with heartfelt moments at Table Theatre.
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Charlie Chaplin
the Kid
First National
Table Theatre
Charlie
Fritzi Scheff Secures Her Third Divorce
Fritzi Scheff Anderson, noted comic opera performer, wins a divorce in Superior Court on grounds of intolerable cruelty and intemperance. She alleges repeated facial injuries, nonpayment of work, and a weekly liquor bill of 75 dollars. Her husband did not contest.
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Fritzi Schell Anderson
Flower sale and plant offerings by History Club
The History Club announces cut flowers available for parties and events with hardy plants and annuals for sale starting in April. An annual sale of cut flowers and plants is planned for May 31. Jonquils are blooming now. interested buyers may call 257 407 or 280 for orders.
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the History Club
Wanted To Sell Oak Counter By Mt Sterling Laundry
An advertisement seeks a six foot oak counter in good condition for sale. Interested buyers are instructed to apply to Mt Sterling Laundry.
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Mt. Sterling Laundry
Applicants Take Examination for County Tax Commissioner Nomination
Four applicants R M Montjoy Tom Greene L B Mason and J H Wood sat the county examination in the county court room to qualify as candidates before a Frankfort grading panel. County Attorney W A Samuels led the test with results to determine August primary eligibility.
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Frankfort
R. M. Montjoy
Tom Greene
L. B. Mason
J. H. Wood
W. A. Samuels
Kitty Conroy Stars in A Fool and His Money at The Little Theatre
Kitty Conroy, a University of Kentucky student, starred as Joyeuse in A Fool and His Money at The Little Theatre. Her graceful performance earned praise and applause and her friends predict a bright stage career ahead.
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Katherine Conroy
University of Kentucky
Aprons For Sale By Young Women's Bible Class
The Young Women's Bible Class of the Christian church offers to make aprons for you. Orders are being taken for all kinds of plain and fancy aprons and patronage is appreciated.
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The
Christian Church
Jones Couple Seeks Visitors for Arrival News
New H see them. all arriving daily. Call and Mrs. A. V. JONES.
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A. V. Jones
Seed distribution offer for subscribers
Free seed from Congressman W. J. Fields arrives for subscribers. Call to claim while supply lasts. Also available hats and accessories with a complete line and appealing prices offered by Mrs. K. O. Clarke.
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W. J. Fields
Clarke
Police Arrest Negro on Turleyville Burglary Charge
Yesterday John D. Nelson, a Black man, was arrested on a house breaking charge. He allegedly broke into a Turleyville residence and stole cured meat, most of which was recovered and returned to the owner.
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J. C. Tipton
John D. Nelson
Nelson
Turleyville
Real estate deal on Harrison avenue completed
Real estate agent T Foster Rogers sold a building lot on Harrison avenue to R H Haddix for Lord Tipton. Haddix plans to build a residence on the lot this spring.
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T. Foster Rogers
Lord Tipton
Harrison Avenue
R. H. Haddix
No Opening This Year Hats on Display
Mrs. K. C. Clarke notes there will be no opening this year but hats are ready for inspection and invites a call to view them.
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K. C. Clarke
Counties May Send Money to the State
In Frankfort the Court of Appeals held the counties may lend money to the state for highway improvements under the new law. The case County Judge W. W. Crick of Hopkins County v Rash also ruled a county council cannot grant a brokerage to sell county bonds. Caldwell & Co. of Nashville hired to sell about 220000 dollars in bonds with 5 percent commission was deemed illegal.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Kentucky
W. W. Crick
Hopkins County
J. R. Rash
Council
Caldwell & Co
Nashville
Mt. Sterling Praised as Leading Kentucky Town
The Lexington Leader boosts Mt. Sterling noting its status as a top business town with the Chamber of Commerce. Quoted H G Hoffman calls it the best town in the world, highlighting the large live stock market, four banks, a $75000 post office, hospitals, warehouses, mills, factories, and a busy fair season.
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Lexington Leader
Mt. Sterling
Chamber of Commerce
H. G. Hoffman
Enoch Manufacturing Company
Kentucky
Workman Falls Thirty Feet at St. Patrick's Church Injury
Interior decorator John Hierst fell from scaffolding thirty feet while working on St Patrick's church in this city. He suffered serious injuries with both legs broken and possible internal injuries. He was taken to St Joseph's Hospital in Lexington for treatment.
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John Hierst
St. Patrick’s Church
Lexington
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Rooms for Rent on East Main Street
Four rooms on the lower floor with gas and electricity. Bath and garage privileges. Garden access. Contact Charlie Anderson at phone 851.
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East Main St
Charlie Anderson
Judge Kimbrell Fatally Shoots Ed Bailey in Salt Lick
The incident occurred Monday morning at 8 o clock when Judge E C Kimbrell shot Ed Bailey in Salt Lick Ed Bailey and Kimbrell were said to be foes at the moment Bailey allegedly advanced and Kimbrell fired the fatal heart shot Bailey died moments later Kimbrell claimed self defense and was jailed awaiting examination with legal counsel named for his defense The town was in an uproar over the shooting and potential motives are under inquiry
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Salt Lick
Ed. Bailey
E. C. Kimbrell
Kimbrell
Bailey
Boone North
H. C .Alexander
Bath County
E. C. O’rear
Frankfort
R. H. Winn
W. B. White
Advocate
Mr. Bailey
Wallace Bailey
Artists to Be Here for Hainline Interiors Showing
M R Hainline expert decorator representing H M Byrd Sons will bring designs from New York manufacturers to town Wednesday. He asks all interested to visit his business to view the selections and get expert aid.
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M. R. Hainline
New York
H. M. Byrd & Sons
Hainline
Furnished Office Space Vacated by Dr Weber
For rent furnished office rooms recently vacated by Dr. Weber. Apply to Mrs E M Jordan. 42 tf
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Weber
E. M. Jordan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Claude P. Stephens
Land & Priest
Chaplin
Fritzi Scheff
Fritzi Scheff Anderson
John Fox
Kitty Conroy Stars
Workman
Ed Bailey
Howard’s
Mrs
Rosa Lee Howard
Mt. Sterling, Ky
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