Social notes from Winchester Lexington and beyond
Mrs Amanda T Howell was in Lexington shopping Monday. Mrs W H Strossmen and daughter visit Lexington. Father Rohrer attended his brother s funeral in Covington last week. Rev Father DeWageneare of Lexington was in this city last week. Miss Sophia Burgin of Lexington guest of Misses Calk. Judge C W Goodpaster of Owingsville spent weekend here. Miss Queenie Rooney visiting Lexington this week. Mrs Mattie Weathers of Lexington visiting daughter Mrs Cecil S Greene. Mrs Frank Chenault and children of Versailles visited Mrs L C McCormickg last week. H G Hoffman and A J Gatewood spent days in Paris on business. Mrs W S Lloyd and daughter Louise left for Hot Springs Ark. Miss Mary Kathryn Laughlin home Easter from Cardome College. Misses Louise Morris and Stella Ogg attended Southern Mallowe in Lexington Monday. Mrs W A Sutton and Mrs R M Smith returned from Florida.
Local Social Roundup Sees Travel Visits and Court Attendance
Mrs G Andersony visits her Stanford Kentucky parents while Marvin Gay attends a Southern Marlowe performance in Lexington. Several residents travel to see family in Paris Carlisle and Nicholas counties. James C French leaves Henderson for a drug company post in Lexington. Court attendees from the city include Scobee Greenwade Eubank Beall Lane and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gay
Lexington
James C. French
Henderson
Caden Drug Company
Winchester
Wm. Scobee
J. D. Greenwade
W. W. Eubank
L. N. Beall
S. B. Lane
L. C. Riddell
C. C G. McDonald
C. R. Prewitt
R. D. Gaitskill
Peter Cockrell
Blue Grass League Nears Disbandment This Year
The Blue Grass League appears set to collapse as dues checks are returned and players become free agents. Lexington and Maysville may join the Ohio State League after attempts to sustain the league faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association
Blue Grass League
Liberty
Lexington
Maysville
Miss Nellie Moberly Becomes Bride of Sharpsburg Man
Miss Nellie Moberly daughter of Mrs James Moberly of this county and Mr John W Royce of Sharpsburg were quietly united in marriage on Thursday March 20. Royces a prominent local farmer and Elk member with many friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Moberly
Sharpsburg
James Moberly
John W. Royce
Miss Moberly
Royce
Elks Lodge
For Sale Surrey in Good Order at Reasonable Price
For sale notice offers a Surrey in good order priced reasonably. Contact M. R. Hainline for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
M. R. Hainline
Jeweler Buys Stock of John Robinson & Co for Auction
Mr. J. Jones the Jeweler has purchased the stock of John Robinson & Co and will continue the auction, adding to the line already bought. Rare bargains advertised. Also fresh country eggs offered at 15 cents a dozen at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson & Co
J. Jones
Vanarsdell’s
Pneumonia Fatal to Mr. G. W. Raburn near Camargo
Mr. G. W. Raburn died at his home near Camargo Sunday morning after a brief pneumonia illness. He was 73 and remembered as a kind neighbor with many friends. Funeral services were held at his residence Monday morning by Rev. H. D. Clark, with burial in Machpelah cemetery. He is survived by two children, son Richard Raburn and daughter Mrs. Warner Hinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Raburn
Camargo
H. D. Clark
Machpelah Cemetery
Richard Raburn
Warner Hinson
Special mens $15 suits in Mt Sterling by Punch Graves Co
Punch Graves Co announces new men's suits priced at $15. They claim nothing like them before in Mt Sterling and invite customers to view the line, stressing they are glad to see shoppers whether or not a purchase is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Punch, Graves & Co
Pound Nolege into Him
Clay County Clarion reports a mother’s note to a local teacher granting permission to beat her son Sammy for poor lessons. She compares him to his father and says the teacher should beat him with a club if he won’t learn. The mother also says she will handle the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay ‘County
Whippin
Sammy
Clay County Clarion
Special towel sale at the Fair this week
A special towel sale runs this week at The Fair with towels priced at 10 and 20 cents each. Customers are invited to take advantage of the bargain event.
George Proctor Dies at Home in Clark County
George M. Proctor, prominent local figure and one of Clark county’s wealthiest men, died Thursday morning at his Winchester area home aged 57. He was part owner of the Brown-Proctoria Hotel and well regarded in the community. Ladies' Favorite tea advertised at Vanarsdell's in 25 and 50 cent cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Proctor
Clark County
Winchester
Brown-Proctoria
Vanarsdell’s
Fair offers wallpaper and straw matting at pleasing prices
The Fair features wallpaper and straw matting with affordable prices likely to attract shoppers. The display highlights practical home decor options and value for money for customers browsing interior improvements.
Wind Storm Kills Over 200 in Omaha Area
A wind storm killed more than 200 people and injured 400, destroying 450 homes and damaging many buildings. The disaster, centered in Omaha with impact in Nebraska and Iowa, caused estimated damages of 5 million dollars as fires broke out among debris and hindered rescue efforts by collapsing streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
Corsets Offered in Mt Sterling This Week
Local ad notes a complete line of Gossard Corsets arriving in Mt Sterling at the end of the week. The vender touts best fitting corsets on the market and lists phone contact 27 for orders or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Local Health News Brief on Area Residents’ Recovery
Reports show W A DeHaven and M Clay are improving this week. O M Jones and Rufus Hadden are progressing well. T B Arthur near recovery after hospital stay in Lexington. OC B Fizer much better and will resume duties soon. J S Bogie Sr. remains unchanged. R P Walsh notes improvement of W Carter after hospital treatment in Lexington.
Commandery Inspection by Montgomery No 5 Knight Templars
The annual inspection of Montgomery Commandery No. 5 Knight Templars was held in the lodge room Thursday night. Mr Bates Shackelford of Richmond Kentucky, representing the Grand Commandery of Kentucky, attended and complimented the local commandery highly. A light buffet luncheon was served and the evening was enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Commandery No
Knight Templars
Bates Shackelford
Richmond
Grand Commandery
Kentucky
Card of Thanks for Geo. W. Raborn’s Family
To friends and neighbors who gave kindness during the sickness and death of our father Geo. W. Raborn we express heartfelt thanks from the family for the many acts of kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidd
Geo. W. Raborn
Real Estate Ads Note Greene Brokerage in City
Property listings for Sate City and rural farm parcels and houses for rent are coordinated by R F Greene at 34 TF. The Real Estate Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Greene
Winn Street Movers Adds Three Shifts in Local Transit
James Wilson plans a Lexington move this week. R J Hunt relocates to Wilson’s former residence. Dan Holbarn moves into Hunt’s vacated place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Lexington
R. J. Hunt
Mr. Wilson
Dan Holbarn
Mr. Hunt
Public Sale of Household and Kitchen Furniture on Spring Street
Silas Ritchie lists a public sale of household and kitchen furniture at his Spring Street home on Thursday March 27 at 10 o clock. Note recalls a Saturday wind up for the Big Sale at Spot Cash Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Street
Silas Ritchie
Spot Cash Grocery
Cyclone Loss in Kentucky Spurs Insurance Offer
March 21 report details a severe Kentucky cyclone disaster prompting residents to seek coverage. The piece notes insurers like Hoffman offering broad protection claims to provide world leading protection against such calamities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Hoffman
Initial Stationery Offer From Advocate Pub Co
A note advertises initial stationery and a beautiful line of initial paper in stock from Advocate Publishing Company, inviting readers to explore available designs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burpee
Nasturtium
Puerson’s Drug Store
Court St
Seth Botts
Mr. R. T. Judy
J. A. Vansant
Amanda T. Howell
Mrs. W. H. Strossmen
Little Daughter
Father Rohrer
Covington
Father DeWageneare
Charles Eskridge
Walter Clinkenbeard
Sophia Burgin
Calk
C. W. Goodpaster
Owingsville
Queenie Rooney
Mayme Porter
Mr. Thos. Hayes
Mrs. Mattie Weathers
Mrs
Cecil S. Greene
Frank Chenault
Versailles
L. C. McCormickg
Messrs
H. G. Hoffman
A. J. Gatewood
Paris
Mary Kathryn Laughlin
Cardome College
Georgetown
Louise Morris
Stella Ogg
W. A. Sutton
R. M. Smith
Florida
Mrs. G. ©. Andersony
Stanford, Ky
Katie Conners
Kate Healy
Carlisle
John R. Salmons
E. C. O’rear
Mr. Williams
Frankfort
Finley E. Fogg
Paintsville
O’rear
W. C. Moore
Joe H. Scott
Jack
Mr. Scott
Nicholas County
Vitula Kinsolving
Sweet Briar College
Virginia
Robert Carter
Laura Graves
Carter
St. Josephs Hospital
Mary
Elizabeth Lockridge
Julia Marlowe
E. H. Southern
W. H. Leonard
Cincinnati
Ohio
B. W. Stone
Thomasville
W. T. Tyler
Ernest Gillispie
R. E. Punch
Rose
Mr. Punch
Rev. W. T. Punch
Burpees
Kennedy
Wwe
Tip Holler Mills
I Winchester, KY
Kerr's
G. W. Rayburn
Nolege
George Proctor
Cras
Mattie Blount
Mr. W. A. DeHaven
Clay
Mr. O. M. Jones
Mr. Rufus Hadden
T. B. Arthur
OC. B. Fizer
J.S. Bogie Sr
R. P. Walsh
R. W. Carter
Winn Street Movers
Advocate Pub. Co
Sutton-Eastin Co
Gmbalmers
Wight
Maysville Street
MT. Sterling, KY
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Vosnlahed
Pertay
Rathskeller
Geo, Schenck
Ass’ Mer
Robt
B. Jones
Hors
Parras
Chattanooga
Tenn
Ansar
Atanta
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