Denhardt Denounces Tax Law at Bowling Green Rally
A large crowd heard Col. H. H. Denhardt of Bowling Green unveil his campaign for Governor. He accused the current tax law of broad injustice, called for its repeal, and pledged a new framework with home rule and clearer assessment methods. Denhardt challenged both parties and attacked wide party interference by leaders like Morrow and Oliver.
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Col
H. H. Denhhardt
Bowling Green
Clyde Darsie
Col. Denhardt
Edwin P. Morrow
Harkness
Bingham
Frankfort
Morrow
Jack Oliver
Spurrier
Phil Grinstead
Henry Hines
Tom Pannel
Eli H. Brown
Tom Hatcher
Seldon Glenn
Pie Supper by Kiddville Baptist Sunday School
The K D class of Kiddville Baptist Sunday School will host a pie supper at Kiddville school house on Saturday night May 10. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Kiddville Baptist Sunday School
Kiddville School
Hospitalpledge brings new Mary Chiles Hospital near
The Mary Chiles Hospital project gains strength as plans are received and a building committee is named. A $5,000 gift from R H Stockton of St Louis, a longtime philanthropist, is acknowledged with praise from the Board of Directors. Contracts will be let and work begun soon to convert the old Bigstafft home into a modern hospital.
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R. H. Stockton
St. Louis
Stockton
Mary Chiles Hospital
Sterling
Court of Appeals Affirms Ky Montgomery Circuit Rulings
The Court of Appeals of Kentucky upheld last week the Montgomery Circuit Court decisions in Kirkpatrick versus Lebus and Eubank versus Commonweath, affirming the lower court rulings.
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Kirkpatrick
Splendid Lot Sale Near Court House in Shelbyville
The Wakefield-Davis Realty Co of Shelbyville sold 23 acres subdivided into building lots on the Grassy Lick pike about 1.25 miles from the Court House. Auctioneer James Wakefield led a large crowd to bid, securing a neat sum above the purchase price. Mrs Wakefield accompanied her husband and made many friends.
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Wakefield-Davis Realty Co
Shelbyville
L. B. Greene
Grassy Lick Pike
Court House
James Wakefield
Mrs. Wakefield
Mothers Day Proclaimed by Wilson and Observed Here
The paper notes President Wilson designated Mothers Day and announces the local observance will fall on the coming Sunday. It urges honoring living mothers and remembering those who have passed with Sunday School attendance and shared affection.
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Woodrow Wilson
Fugitive George Coffee Captured After Murder Return
George Coffee alias George Kemper, sought for the murder of his wife in this city, was captured by Lexington officers last Friday and returned here. He is jailed without bond and will be tried at the May term of the Montgomery Circuit Court. The Governor had offered a reward.
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George Coffee
George Kemper
Lexington
Coffee
Kemper
Montgomery
Hearts of the World at Table Theatre This Week
The Table Theatre presents the love and war story Hearts of the World with a Wednesday matinee and night show. The management cites it as a premier film feature of the age and urges readers in surrounding counties to attend after seeing the full ad in this issue.
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Table Theatre
Vanarsdell's Stock Adds Tomatoes Potatoes and Cucumbers
Vanarsdell's advertises fresh produce including new tomatoes potatoes and cucumbers available for customers. Local shoppers invited to visit and choose from a colorful selection.
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Vanarsdell’s
Flying Circus Disappoints Local Crowd at Woodford Farm
Hundreds gathered at John T. Woodford's farm Sunday to see airplanes but only two machines performed briefly. A large crowd trampled grass and fences were damaged while operators cautioned spectators about moving parts. Susette Johnson rode as passenger on the larger plane during one flight and officials thanked Woodford for his farm's use.
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John T. Woodford
Susette Johnson
Shouse Praises Fifth Liberty Loan At City Court House
Hon Jouett Shouse Assistant Secretary of the Treasury spoke to a large crowd at the Court House in the city last Wednesday in support of the Fifth Liberty Loan drive. Before the talk he visited Dr and Mrs Howard Van Antwerp for a dinner hosted by local banks Victory Loan Committee and newspaper representatives.
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Jouett Shouse
T. Sec’y
U. S. Treasury
Court House
Y M C A Conference Attracts Small Crowds Here
The Y M C A Conference held last Thursday and Friday under the State Board drew small crowds disappointing supporters. Several speakers were enjoyed by attendees, but overall local interest was limited.
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Y. M. C. A. State Board
Return to Camp Taylor for Capt Brant G Nunnelley
Captain Brant G Nunnelley passed through Mt Sterling Sunday afternoon en route to Camp Taylor. He was joined by Mrs Nunnelley who will remain in Louisville until his release from military service. Nunnelley recently returned from France.
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Brant G. Nunnelley
Mt. Sterling
Camp Taylor
Nunnelley
Louisville
Capt
France
Doctor Bush Arrives in States After Telegram
Mrs. D H Bush received a telegram noting Lieut D H Bush of the Medical Corps has arrived in the United States. Friends anticipate his return to the city within days and greet the news with relief.
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D. H. Bush
Lieut
Medical Corps
States
Couple Marries in Winchester Kinship Union
Mr. C. C. Danielson and Miss Lillian Burke of Winchester wed in this city on Saturday with Rev. M. V. P. Yeaman officiating.
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C. C. Danielson
Lillian Burke
Winchester
M. V. P. Yeaman
Home for Visit by U S Marines Member Mr Will Nelson Hoffman
Mr Will Nelson Hoffman of the U S Marines is at home for a few days visit to his mother and other relatives.
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Will Nelson Hoffman
U. S
Ches Davis Brings Big Musical Revue To Table Theatre
The Jackson Daily News touts Ches Davis in a six day run at the Table theatre starting Monday night with his musical revue The Isle of Bon Bon. The show features 16 company members and an in-house orchestra plus a symphony quartet and a dancing chorus of attractive performers.
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Ches Davis
Jackson
Miss
Daily News
al Fields
Lasses White
Ches
Isle of
Bon Bon
Two local youths win Croix de Guerre honor
The War Department released a list of 474 Americans authorized to wear the French Croix de Guerre. Among them 199 officers and 275 enlisted men are named, including Montgomery county’s Capt Bullitt McCaun and a Black serviceman, Leslie Burnam.
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United States
War Department
Montgomery County
Bullitt McCaun
Leslie Burnam
Victory Loan subscription lag prompts push to meet quota
Treasury reports only 40 percent of the Victory Loan subscribed with 60 percent remaining to reach a $4.5 billion total by Saturday night. The St. Louis district including Louisville and western Kentucky counties tops reserves with 67 percent subscribed.
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Treasury Department
St. Louis
Louisville
Kentucky
Federal Reserve
New York Hots Days Mark Early Summer 1919
New York saw the first real summer heat of 1919 as official U S Weather Bureau thermometers hit 86 degrees. Four heat prostrations were reported and hundreds donned straw hats and Palm Beach suits to emphasize the May 5th record heat in the city.
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New York
United States Weather Bureau
Palm Beach
Weather Bureau
Carroll Opens Campaign For Governor Nomination
Judge John D. Carroll launched his campaign in Richmond advocating elimination of real estate from state taxation. His platform includes woman suffrage good roads better schools fewer pardons and nationwide prohibition enforcement.
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John D. Carroll
Richmond
Carroll
Dog Bites Man in Local Incident
Mr. Charles E. Duff suffered a severe bite on his right hand and arm last week when a dog attacked him. A physician was summoned, the wound cauterized, and no serious complications are anticipated.
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Charles E. Duff
Uncle Joe Cannon Turns 83 as Icon of Congress
Illinois former Speaker John Joseph Cannon marks his eighty third birthday. He is the oldest current member by years of service in the House, having served forty two years, a record surpassed by only two others in U.S. history.
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Joe” Cannon
Illinois
House of Representatives
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