Cattle Market Sets Record Prices at County Sale
About 2 500 cattle sold in crowded market with prices hitting unprecedented highs. 900 to 1 000-pound steers at 7 50 per hundred. yearlings 7 to 7 50. cows 5 to 54. hogs 8 to 10. Buyers present, but many unwilling to meet rapid price rise. notable sales include Bruce Duff 50 780-pound steers at 8 cents to Charles Duff and George Halsey 12 850-pound steers at 7 25 to D C Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wheeler
William Scott
Nicholas County
L. H. Moore
Bracken County
John Baker
Bruce Duff
Charles Duff
George Halsey
D. C. Cleveland
Cynthiana
Mr. C
J. M. Adams
Sol L. Vanmeier
Lexington
eLucien’ Bridgforth
A. S. Hart
Campbell & Simpson
Stafford Bros
B. F. Sledd
Mrs Mirah H Boyd Dies at Sharpsburg Ky
Mrs Mirah H Boyd aged 80 died at her home in Sharpsburg Kentucky from stomach cancer Thursday night. A Bath county leader and longtime Somerset Christian Church member she left three children and siblings. Funeral services were held at the Somerset Christian Church with burial in Machpelah cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariah H. Boyd
Sharpsburg
Boyd
Bath County
Somerset Christian Church
C. C. Boyd
W. A. Boyd
Auction Prices Reported for Cattle Mules in Kentucky Trade
News notes Campbell and Simpson sold 35 cows weighing 750 pounds to Kerr and Peed of Taylorsville Kentucky at 5 cents per pound. The mule market remained strong with heavy pairs fetching 450 to 500 dollars. A large number of other sales occurred at similar price levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell & Simpson
Kerr & Peed
Taylorsville
City Steaks and Roasts Highlighted by S P Greenwade
Readable notes praise the tastiest steaks and roasts in the city credited to S P Greenwade, signaling local appetite for quality cuts.
Autos Arrive From Ford Dealership
A car load of Ford Automobiles sold by Paul Strother, local agent, has arrived and is being assembled at Strother Garage on Bank Street. Delivery will occur in a few days as the firm continues its spring sales push led by Strother.
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Ford
Paul Strother
Strother
Bank Street
Howell Hunt Resigns from Morris to Join Geiger Pharmacy
Mr. Howell Hunt resigns from F. G. Morris to accept a position with Geiger Pharmacy. He is succeeded by Mr. Homer French. Both are popular, accommodating young men, with well wishes from many friends.
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Howell Hunt
F. G. Morris
Geiger Pharmacy
Homer French
Huyler’s Candies Available at TF Geiger’s Pharmacy
Huyler’s delicious candies can be purchased at TF Geiger’s Pharmacy, sole.agent for the area, offering the popular confections to local customers.
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Huyler
Tf Geiger’s
Death of Mr Silas Stofer at 72 on his farm
Mr Silas Stofer died Saturday March 15 1913 after two strokes while riding home from his farm near town. He was 72 and had been in poor health two years recently returning from Lexington for care. Survived by wife and four children. Service Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev A H Hirshman with burial in Machpelah. Stofer a leading farmer and elder in the Presbyterian church.
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Silas Stofer
Stofer
Ray Moss
Bettie Turner
James
Texas
John
Belle Darnell
Fleming County
Harry B. Ringo
Jackson Storer
A. H. Hirshman
Machpelah
Presbyterian Church
God
County cooks showcase eats Saturday March 22
The Exchange promotes a countywide food event featuring top cooks. Roberts and Ringo's storefront will highlight the best prepared dishes in a Saturday showcase.
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Roberts
Magowan Loses Suit Against Railroad Over Colt Death
A Fayette Circuit Court jury granted the railroad company 1999.99 dollars in damages to James R. Magowan over the death of a trotting breed colt whose leg broke while being shipped from this city to Lexington. Supporters expected a different outcome but the verdict favored the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
James R. Magowan
O. Railway Company
Lexington
Vanarsdell & Co Parcel Post Delivery Plan Inquiry
Parcel post delivery plan inquiry addressed to Vanarsdell and Co. Request details on service scope rates and timelines. Please confirm available options and any constraints for business shipments.
Stanton Man Celebrates His Seventy Sixth Birthday
M. J. W. Williams of Stanton Kentucky celebrated his seventy six birthday at his son Henry Williams home near Indian Fields. Guests included Mrs. D. K. Baird Mrs. Thomas Landers of Texas Mrs. C. D. Mansfield of Stanton and Mrs. John William of this city. A dinner followed by a pleasant day marked the occasion. The piece also notes that since Excuse Me began its run at the Gaiety Theatre New York over a thousand gold bracelets have been given to audiences and features a plot point about a bridegroom chasing a bracelet during a train holdup leading to bracelets being worn by many fans.
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M. J. W. Williams
Stanton
Henry Williams
Indian Fields
D. K. Baird
Thomas Landers
Texas
C. D. Mansfield
John William
Williams
Gaiety Theatre
New York
Reno
For Sale Surrey in Good Order at Reasonable Price
For sale note from M. R. Hainline offering a Surrey in good condition and priced reasonably. contact details not provided. item listed with a simple price range 36 to 26.
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Surrey
M. R. Hainline
No Ball Team This Year In Local Blue Grass League
At a courthouse meeting only four or five attended and no fan interest appeared. As a result Mr. Sterling will not be represented in the Blue Grass League this year. Many towns face poor finances and the league’s future seems unpromising.
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Court House
Sterling
Pike case with legal papers found near Mt Sterling
Finder returns the case containing legal papers and books to the office or notifies 36 21. The incident involves items tied to Pike near Mt Sterling and Corinth church and requires official custody.
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Mt. Sterling
Corinth Church
Wilson and Margaret Hall Tie
News arrives of the marriage of J. J. Wilson to Miss Margaret Hall of this city. The wedding occurred in Hopkinsville on March 6. The bride is the late J. Mill Hall's daughter, and the groom is known here for his work with the Postal Telegraph Company.
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J. T. Wilson
Margaret Hall
Hopkinsville
J. Mill’ Hall
Postal Telegraph Company
Two Men Arrested in Horse Theft Ring
Rob ert Bridgforth reported a valuable horse stolen Friday from his stable. In Winchester the horse was sold for 80 dollars before recovery and later resale offer of 150 dollars was declined. Suspects William Waters and Ernest Smith of Menifee County, aged 21 and 18, were captured in Lexington and will be brought to trial.
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Robert Bridgforth
Winchester
Seth Botts
Allie Hardin
Lexington
William Waters
Ernest Smith
Menifee County
Negro Murderer To Die in Electric Chair
A 17-year-old negro boy Silas Williams was found guilty in Versailles by Judge Stout for murdering Mrs. Susan Black and assaulting her daughter Mrs. Lee Moffett near Troy in Woodford county. The jury, out one minute and a half, sentenced him to death in the electric chair with Friday March 21 set for execution.
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Versailles
Silas Williams
Susan Black
Lee Moffett
Troy
Woodford County
Stout
Democratic Voters of 28th District Hear Candidacy Plan
A letter from a recovering candidate announces intent to run for State Senator in the 28th District. He plans an active canvass once able and asks Democrats to withhold promises until he presents his claims. He emphasizes party action and his temporary confinement.
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28Th Senatorial
For Rent Modern Cottage on Winchester Pike
Six room cottage with bath on two acres near city limits. Gas for lights and heating, stable and garden. First class repair. Phone 147. Bate Roy L. Morris.
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Winchester Pike
Bate
Roy L. Morris
Knife Slips Injuring Man While Pruning Trees
Mr Sam Holbarn suffered a deep cut to his left hand when a pruning knife slipped on Monday. He bled heavily and required several stitches at the scene.
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Sam Holbarn
Going to take an automobile trip See Henry Greenwade
A brief notice notes Henry Greenwade aged 37 12 likely linked to an automobile trip or travel matter.
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Henry Greenwade
Former Local Boy Honored at Typographical Union Meeting
At a Bluegrass Typographical Union No. 189 meeting in Lexington on Sunday Tracy Evans formerly of this city and now with the Lexington Leader was elected Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluegrass Typographical Union
Lexington
Tracy Evans
Greenwade's Garage Ad for Auto Repair Services
Advertising repair shop offering diverse automobile repair work. Mentions “Automobiles for hire” and “All kinds of repair work skillfully done” with location at 37-121 Greenwade's Garage.
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Greenwade’s
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James Arnett
John Storer
Dan Welch
Mirah H. Boyd
Sharpsburg, Ky
S. P. Greenwade
Bryan & Whitehead
Rookwood Pottery
Dm. S&s. Brc
H. Clay McKee & Sons Co
Mt. Sterling Marble & Granite Co
Montgomery County
Magowan
Vanarsdell & Co
J. J. Wilson
Robt
Bridgforth
Sai
Eliza D. Marshall
Spot Cash Grocery
The
Rogers Co
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