C and C Changes On Chesapeake and Ohio Rail Line
Changes discussed by President G W Stephens and officials after private control return will take effect April 24. Through Washington train from Louisville 6:00 pm and Mt Sterling 9:45 pm will replace old war-time times. New York train from Louisville 9:00 am will arrive Mt Sterling 12:45 pm. An extra Pullman on the afternoon train to Richmond and a buffet parlor car between Ashland and Pikeville will be added. Later Pullman service will run between Ashland and Spartansburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake & Ohio
G. W. Stephens
Kentucky
Washington
Louisville
Mt. Sterling
New York
Richmond
Ashland
Pikeville
Spartansburg
Public to Pay Higher Coal Prices After Control Ends
President Wilson lifted government price control on bituminous coal allowing a 27 percent miner wage rise to be absorbed by consumers after April 1. The coal strike commission estimated the increase at 200 million dollars annually. The President published both reports and urged operators and miners to agree per the majority plan to speed fuel certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Coal Strike Settlement Commission
Two More Good Wells for Flesher in Osage Oklahoma
The Flesher Petroleum Company reports two successful Osage wells in Oklahoma. No. 5 on tract 74 yields 100 barrels, No. 6 on the same tract delivers 500 barrels. No. 7 on the tract is due Friday as W. J. Flesher, company president, oversees operations in Oklahoma before returning to Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flesher Petroleum Company
Osage
Oklahoma
W. J. Flesher
Kentucky
Blevins Begins Two Story Residence on Samuels Avenue
W Hi Blevins has started constructing a handsome two story home on Samuels avenue. When finished the Blevins family plans to move in and occupy the dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hi. Blevins
Samuels Avenue
Another Menefee Still Raided and Captured
Q. F. Spencer alias noonshiner was taken before U S Commissioner W H Wood on federal prohibition charges after a raid by Officers G L Hannen Neale Guilfoile and H M Samuels. The still at Slate Creek Menefee County two miles from Ballard was destroyed except the copper coil shown in court. Spencer waived examining trial and is held on 2500 bond to appear before Judge Cochran in Richmond Federal Court April 26. He remains in jail until bond or trial.
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Q. F. Spencer
Noonshiner
G. L. Hannen
Neale Guilfoile
H. M. Samuels
U. S
W. H. Wood
Spencer
Slate Creek
Menefee County
Ballard
Cochran
Richmond Federal Court
Richmond
United Clothing Stores Hats for Easter Men
Nine shades in Mallory Cravenette Hats and a guarantee to match your Easter suit with Fashion's latest headwear for men from United Clothing Stores.
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Mallory Cravenette
United Clothing Stores
CUT IN RETAIL SHOE PRICES
Prices of standard shoes will be reduced in spring and summer. John J. Slater, president of the Retail Shoe Dealers Association, announced at a conference with Arthur Williams of the Federal Food Administration. Retailers agreed to smaller profit margins, though reductions will not cover all fancy or ultra fashionable footwear. Williams said the move likely foreshadows broader narrowing of profit margins in the apparel sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Slater
Retail Shoe Dealers’ Association
Arthur Williams
Slater
Williams
Death of J. P. Marshall Reported in Washington City
News from Washington City confirms the death of J. P. Marshall at his home. Formerly a local schoolteacher at the old building where Prof. Savage taught, he was highly esteemed by many older citizens. He leaves wife three daughters and one son, all residents of Washington, and had wide Bath County and local family ties.
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J. P. Marshall
Washington City
Marshall
Savage
W. P. Dale
Lexington
L. W. Caswell
G. W. Blankenship
C. P Marshall
Washington
Bath County
Midland Trail push gains in Kentucky counties
The Midland Trail Committee report outlines progress in Ashland and nearby counties toward securing state and federal highway aid. Clark County leads with plans to begin construction, while Montgomery and Bath counties are urged to join. Rowan, Carter, and Grayson areas show active interest and potential bond or public meetings to unlock funds for surfacing and completion.
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Kentucky Midland Trail Association
Ashland
Rodman Wiley
B. F. Forgey
Boggs
Grayson
Olive Hill
Carter County
Morehead
Rowan County
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County
Bath County
Winchester
Clark County
C. C. Robbins
Winchester Sun
Clark
Montgomery
Bath
Big Sandy
Lawrence
Johnson, Floyd and
Pike
Rowan
Boyd
Carter
Rowan and Carter Line
Rum Yates
J. B. Dennes
Jefferson
Olive Hill- Rowan
Kentucky
Fayette
Federal
Highway Commission
Farmer Injured in Run Over Accident near Somerset
Mr. Nat B. Young Sr. was badly hurt Tuesday at his home near Somerset when a team being broken to harness ran over him. He sustained severe bruises and was shaken but no bones were broken. He was moved home and a physician was summoned.
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Nat B. Young, Sr
Somerset
Mr. Young
Kidnapping of Paul Little Shocks Lexington Area
Paul Little eleven year old son of E R Little of Lexington was abducted from in front of the post office yesterday afternoon. A ransom demand of twenty five thousand dollars arrived by messenger by seven thirty. The child, a Hamilton College preparatory student, disappeared with a stranger described as about thirty, six feet tall, wearing a checked suit and yellow goggles.
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Paul Little
E. R. Little
Lexington
Mr. Little
Paul
Hamilton College
North Broadway
East Main Street
Frazee Wilson
Society Brand Menswear Ad From United Clothing Stores
An advertisement promoting Society Brand clothes for young men with an emphasis on staying youthful. Prices range from 30 to 69 dollars at United Clothing Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
United Clothing Stores
Eberhardt Lectures on Hamlet Delights City Audiences
Dr F W Eberhardt of Georgetown spoke at the Baptist church auditorium on Tuesday under the Tuesday Club. His Hamlet lecture drew broad attendance and was hailed as one of the finest heard in this city. The club invited other clubs and the public to attend.
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F. W. Eberhardt
Georgetown
the Baptist Church
Duty resigns from Traders National Bank for Clark County National
Duke Duty has resigned his position with Traders National Bank and will leave April 1 for Winchester to join Clark County National Bank, where he will take a more lucrative post. The article praises his capability and obliging nature and notes he will be a fine addition to the Clark County institution.
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Duke Duty
Traders National Bank
Winchester
Clark County National Bank
Mr. Duty
Clark County
Work Begins To Transform Main Street Building
E. L. William has started tearing down part of a Main street building opposite the post office to create a modern store room and apartment. When finished the new store will house H. B. Ringo’s grocery. The structure will be modern in every detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. William
Main Street
H. B. Ringo
A. B. Oldham Jr Improves at Good Samaritan Hospital
Friends report A B Oldham Jr formerly ill with pneumonia at Good Samaritan Hospital has improved. He can sit up an hour or two daily and is expected to return home next week.
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A. B. Oldham, Jr
Good Samaritan Hospital
Liberal Promiser Known for Excuses Amid Promises
A sharp observation notes that a man who makes many promises is equally generous with excuses. The remark implies accountability issues and questions reliability in leadership.
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Mr. Cream
Sugar Creek Creamery CO
J. J. Hedrick
Mgr
Bank St
The
Midland Trail Committee
Tt. W. Adams
Rowan and
Robbins
Kilgore
Boyd County
Farmer
Hines
Mrs. Little
Clark CO. National
O. K
Chiles-Thompson Grocery Co
Fine Farm
Indiana
Washington County
Monon
A. and
Sam Benz
Ind
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