Feudist leader shot in ambush at Crockettsville store
Ed Callahan, a noted Breathitt county feud leader, was shot through a store window in Crockettsville. He endured leg and chest wounds from steel bullets, is alive and recovering in Buckhorn high school hospital as bloodhounds and a Lexington posse search for the assailant with no clue yet.
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Ed Callahan
Breathitt County
Crockettsville
Jackson
Buckhorn High School
V. G. Mullikin
Lexington
Callahan
Educating Kentuckians Lecture by Mrs Cora Stewart
Thursday night at the Baptist Church Mrs Cora Wilson Stewart superintendent of Rowan county schools will deliver Educating Kentuckians Young and Old. She is a leader in Kentucky education and is invited by the Ladies Tuesday Club to speak to a large crowd.
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Baptist Church
Cora Wilson Stewart
Rowan County
Mt Sterling Beats Owingsville 11 to 1 in Big League Style
Mt Sterling High School defeated Owingsville High 11 to 1 on a Saturday. Pitcher Hunt struck out nine, allowed three hits, and issued no walks. Horton led at bat with two singles a double and a triple.
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Mt. Sterling High School
Owingsville High School
Hunt
Owingsville
Horton
Grubbs
Kelly
Evans
DeHaven
French
Smather
Guilfoile
R. H. E. Mt. Sterling
Hunt and Guilfoile
Ratliff
Daugherty
Shrout
Thompson E
Gudgell
Thompson G
Mt. Sterling
Brown
Mt Sterling Water Light Ice Co will hold annual meeting
Notice is given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Mt. Sterling Water Light & Ice Company in Mt. Sterling Kentucky will be held at the company office on Wednesday May 15 1912 at 10 o clock a m. L M Repmonp Assistant Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling Water, Light & Ice Company, Incorporated
Mt. Sterling
Derby Day at Churchill Downs Historic Thrill Expected
Kentucky Derby crowds peak as 37th running nears with favorites Worth and The Manager among top contenders. Other stakes include Debuantee, Louisville, and Kentucky Oaks, with Churchill Downs improved for a large daily turnout. Dustless Mop sale noted at W. A. Sutton & Son.
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Bugle
Aristides
Governor Gray
Rocky
Worth
Shilling
Major McDowell
Lexington
Geo. Long
Free Lance
Henderson & Hogan
Garanoa
Bates to Convention Rate Set for Kentucky Rally
State Chairman Henry R. Prewitt announces a special travel rate of one fare plus twenty five cents on all railroads to Kentucky's Democratic State Convention in Louisville. The deal starts May 28 for morning trains May 29 and runs through May 31. Joan of Arc cigar advertised at Morris's cafe as a five cent option.
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Henry R. Prewitt
Kentucky
Louisville
Joan of Arc
Morris
Poisoned biscuits blamed for dog deaths in Camargo district
Residents report multiple farmers in Camargo district had dogs killed by poisoned biscuits. A father of four found five poisoned biscuits in his yard on Sunday morning. Community members are alarmed and working to identify the saboteurs responsible.
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Camargo
Manure Removal Offer From Greenwade
Local notice offers manure removal service. Contact P Greenwade at telephone 100 to arrange pickup and removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Greenwade
Convocation of School Superintendents At Richmond
Montgomery county educators met with Prof Hamlett in Richmond from April 30 to May 3 to discuss the new school law. Prof M J Goodwin reported an informative session with lectures and exhibits and a salary scale based on experience certificate and school grade. He plans to attend the Frankfort conference May 13 14 15 to seek Board approval.
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Hamlett
Richmond
M. J. Goodwin
Board of Education
Goodwin
Frankfort
Montgomery
Trustees elected to three school posts without opposition
The city held a Saturday election for three school trustees. L. T. Chiles Owen Laughlin and Dr. W. R. Thompson were elected without opposition ensuring the same high standard in school conduct. Pure pork sausage at Van arsdell's.
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Messrs. L. T. Chiles
Owen Laughlin
W. R. Thompson
Minstrel Group Sets Out for Ashland Thursday
The Minstrel show under the W. O. W. Lodge in this city will travel to Ashland Thursday for a performance. Accompanying them are Mr. E. C. Kissenger and Gov. Bowen of Winchester. A number of local young people join to "protect" the troupe as possible.
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W. O. W. Lodge
Ashland
E. C. Kissenger
Gov. Bowen
Winchester
Jack Rabbit Work Shirts and Farm Listing
J Roger Gatewood offers 109 acre farm on Spencer pike 24 miles from town with health related need to relocate. Sale bargain if sold at once. Walsh Bros agents present J M Oxfords fit the ankle Punch Graves involved.
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Jack Rabbit
Punch & Graves
Spencer Pike
J. Roger Gatewood
Oxfords
Walsh Bros
Green B. Allen Dies After Pneumonia Attack
Mr Green B. Allen a cattle trader died at his Camargo residence early Sunday morning after a brief illness of pneumonia. He was 68 and had recently moved from Morgan county. A respected cattle judge with many friends he will be missed. The body was shipped to White Oak Morgan county for interment.
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Green B. Allen
Camargo
Allen
Morgan County
White Oak
73rd Birthday Dinner for Mr Vizer Honored by Fizers
Mr and Mrs Chas B Fizer entertained their children grandchildren and great grandchildren at a birthday dinner last Sunday for Mr Vizer. They have lived on Richmond avenue for forty years and hope for many more such pleasant years together.
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Chas. B. Fizer
Prominent Montgomery County Man Robert B Crooks Dead at 66
The Grim Reaper claimed Robert B. Crooks on Friday after months of poor health. He was 66, recently returned from Hot Springs Arkansas where a Brights disease specialist treated him. Survived by three daughters Mrs Guerrant Mrs Bridgforth and Mrs Everett and four sons J Rice Walter F Harvey and Harry Crooks.
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Grim Reaper
Our County
Robert B. Crooks
Montgomery County
Crooks
Hot Springs
Ark
Mary Rice
Bath County
J. D. Guerrant
Wilmore
R. M. Bridgforth
G. Catlett Everett
Messrs. J. Rice
Walter F., Harvey
Harry Crooks
Estate of R. B. Crooks Executors Seek Claims
All persons having claims against the estate of R. B. Crooks, deceased, are requested to present them proven to the undersigned or to attorney Earl W. Senff. W. F. and J. R. Crooks serve as executors. 44-41
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R. B. Crooks
Earl W. Senff. W. F
J. R. Crooks
Negro Drowns at Old Mc Brayer Distillery Pool
Last Sunday at the Old Mc Brayer Distillery a man named Will Stockwell, a Negro, fell into a pool while intoxicated and drowned. The body was found Tuesday by his brother and brought to the city for interment after Coroner G C Eastin was notified.
Dustless Mops Promised for Hardwood Floors at Suttons
The ad promotes dustless mops as ideal for hard wood floors and directs shoppers to W. A. Sutton & Son for purchase and demonstration.
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W. A. Sutton & Son
Republican Committee Selections Highlight County Meet
Republican mass meetings across the county elected members to the county executive committee including notable ward choices and precinct contests. Four candidates vie for chairman with selections expected this week amid administration and anti administration factions. Also noting local ads for cooling drinks from Fred G. Morris and Hazelrigg’s display.
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Republican County Executive Committee
C. G. Pangburn
H. H. Hatton
John Settle
G. L. Kirkpatrick
Camargo
Edward Ensor
Jeffersonville
Jne D. Stephens
Levee
Sherman Lee
Smithville
Reuben Owings
Beans
B. W. Hall
Grassy Lick
John H. Lee
Harts
John C. Trimble
Spencer—Wm. Stamper
Sideview
James Kendall
Howard’s Mill
Luther Bittin
Ger. Aaron
John B. Lee
Mat Ford
Messrs
R. H. White
Ben W. Hall
H. C. Ledford
Will Probated for R. R. Crooks Estate
The will of the late R. R. Crooks was probated in the County Court yesterday. He left his entire estate to seven children and grandchild Willie Ray Ratliff equally. Executors and trustees W. F. Crooks and J. R. Crooks were appointed to carry out provisions. Estimated value about $70,000.
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R. R. Crooks
Willie Ray Ratliff
Messrs. W. F
J. R. Crooks
Red Cross offers best models in footwear and more
J. H. Brunner the Shoe Man promotes the Red Cross as the source for top model footwear and supplies, promising quality across styles and materials.
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RED Cross
J. H. Brunner
Cattle Sales In Bourbon And Montgomery Counties
Mr C C McDonald representing the S and S Co has bought 1000 head of cattle in Bourbon and Montgomery counties at prices from 64 to 7 cents. Buyers include J S Bogie A C Bogie Robert Howell Wm Botts and Allie Ratliff. This is the highest price paid in Montgomery county for several years. Fresh vegetables received daily at Vanarsdell's.
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C. C. McDonald
Bourbon
Montgomery Counties
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Fred G. Morris
B. F. Cockrell
C. D. Grubbs
J. G. Trimble
J. Ko Eratt
W. &. Lloyd
Mt. Sterling National Bank
C. B. Patterson
Pha
Churchill Downs
R. R. Bates
Vanarsdell’s
J. D. Hazelrigg & Son Mattings
Republican Committee
Hazelrigg’s
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