Engagement of Miss Rachel Ware Bush to Floyd G Clay
Win chester announces the engagement of Rachel Ware Bush daughter of Mr and Mrs L T Bush to Floyd G Clay of this city. The wedding is set for June. The bride is from Clark counties prominent families and noted as one of the state fairest daughters. Mr Clay, a former associate of Judge John Hardwick, has lived in Winchester for years and is active in farming. The match will interest many in the Blue Grass region where both families are well known and connected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Bush
Winchester
Rachel Ware Bush
Floyd G. Clay
Clarkcoun
Clay
John Hardwick
Blue Grass
For Sale Two Fresh Cows Good Milk Producers
Two fresh cows described as good milkers are offered for sale by Roger Drake. Potential buyers are instructed to contact Drake for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Drake
Health and Welfare League to Campaign for County Nurse
The Health and Welfare League plans a whirlwind campaign in mid June to boost funds for the county nurse. Citizens offering their cars for the day will aid the effort and receive thanks. Winchester appoints the nurse on June first. city and county funds total 1500 dollars for a full year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health and Welfare League
Winchester
Tobacco Plants for Sale Two Nice Beds Ready for Setting
Tobacco plants for sale in two healthy beds now ready for setting. James Bondurant offers well rooted, vigorous seedlings suitable for farmers and home gardeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bondurant
Cynthiana High Team Faces Local Boys Friday at Fair Grounds
Cynthiana High School baseball visits the local boys at Fair Grounds park on Friday afternoon. Both squads have been playing well and the locals aim to repeat an earlier 8 to 6 victory at Harrison county's ground. A large crowd is expected for the second home game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthiana High School
Fair Grounds
Harrison County
Conroy offers saddle repair and trade‑in on new ones
Take your saddles and harness to Conroy for repair or trade them in on new ones. Prices reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conroy
Mt Sterling High Loses to Winchester In Fast Game
Mt Sterling High suffered its second defeat of the season, falling 3 to 1 to Winchester High on Winchester grounds. Coleman pitched well, allowing five hits, while Mt Sterling managed only two hits off Winchester’s pitcher. Oil price noted as Wesson Oil 25 cents a can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester High School
Winchester
Coleman
Mt. Sterling
April Court Well Attended on Cattle Market Day
About 1,900 cattle sold with steady trade as prices remained high. Notable bids included $8.50 offered and $53.50 per head accepted for 800 lb cows, while 625 lb steers and 550 lb heifers fetched firm sums from buyers in Kentucky and West Virginia. Mules commanded strong prices with several priced around 165 to 425 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Wilson
Jno
Returns for Child Taken by Mother In custody dispute
Mrs Bettie Owsley, who left her baby with Mrs Harry Strother, arrived in the city last week and demanded the child. When Strother refused, Owsley forcibly took the baby back to Clay City, noting there was no legal adoption to restrain her action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Owsley
Harry Strother
Pony Market Active in Local Trade
Mr Hunt Priest bought a pony and trap from J W Boardman. Mr Squire Turner recently purchased a fine pony from Clarence Kerr of Lexington for his granddaughter Miss Emily Barnes Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt Priest
J. W Boardman
Squire Turner
Clarence Kerr
Lexington
Emily Barnes Turner
Trish Potatoes Selling At J B White’s For A Peck
Local store advertises Trish potatoes priced at 25 cents per peck. Deal appears at J B White’s, inviting shoppers to stock up on the root crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. White
Montgomery County Democratic Mass Convention Called
To the Democrats of Montgomery County a mass convention will be held at the Court House on May 20, 1916 at 1 30 p m to select delegates to the State Convention in Lexington on May 24 1916 and to the Democratic National Convention in St Louis on June 14 1916 It also aims to organize the party statewide Important that all Democrats attend John A Judy Chairman Montgomery County Democratic Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
Court House
Montgomery County
Lexington
St. Louis
John A. Judy
Democratic Committee
Forged Checks Reach Across Counties In Fraud Case
A young man identified as C. C. Stuart and Tom Smith forged Walker Ficklin’s name on checks totaling about 27 dollars. He bought shoes from S. M. Newmeyer and cashed checks at John McCormick and I. Morris before fleeing. A warrant issued. authorities traced him to Winchester and possibly Richmond or Middletown Ohio. Smith was later arrested in Middletown as officials pursued the other suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Stuart
Tom Smith
Walker Ficklin
S. M. Newmeyer
John McCormick
I. Morris
Winchester
Richmond
Middletown
Smith
J. C. Tipton
Burns
Grass Land for Rent Near Walker's Crossing
125 acres available for rent with a good fence and reliable water supply. Located near Walker's Crossing, property referenced as 45-21. Contact S. M. Walker, Route 4, Mt Sterling, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker’s Crossing
S. M. Walker
R. R
Mt Sterling
Agnes Winn Trotting Mare Sold for Kentucky Fair Circuit
Sells trotting mare Agnes Winn last week to Marion B. French and Richmond D. Turley for private consideration. The horse is placed with trainer H. B. VanEvera and slated to race on the Kentucky Fair Circuit. Agnes Winn, a fast mare, is sired by Peter Montgomery of Maple Hill Farm in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Setters
Marion B. French
Richmond D. Turley
Agnes Winn
H. B. VanEvera
Peter Montgomery
Maple Hill
Beans On Sale At J B White's For 25 Cents
Three pounds of hand picked Navy beans priced at 25 cents at J B White's. The ad highlights value for beans and directs shoppers to the store as a quick buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. White’s
High Street Lots Sold at Public Auction
Building lots on West High street near Antwerp avenue belonging to Mrs. Martin Brown were sold by Master Commissioner W. A. Samuels. John G. Roberts bought the High street lots for 1450 dollars and also purchased a Holt avenue lot for 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High Street
Martin Brown
Antwerp Avenue
W. A. Samuels
John G. Roberts
Holt Avenue
Roberts
Musically noted pupil recital at Baptist Sunday School
The pupils of Miss Minnie Graves presented a musicale at the Baptist Sunday School Auditorium on Friday evening and the performance was greatly enjoyed. The skill and musical ability displayed by the pupils reflected well on Miss Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Graves
Baptist Sunday School
Moberly Property Sold at Public Auction by Master Commissioner
Master Commissioner W A Samuels sold the Moberly property at Sycamore and High streets for 2900 dollars. H R Prewitt, representing Lin Moberly’s heirs, was the successful bidder after Monday afternoon’s sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Samuels
Moberly
Sycamore
High Streets
H. R. Prewitt
Lin Moberly
Faulkner dies in Missouri after lifelong battle
William Elbert Faulkner, son of L C Faulkner of Platte County Missouri, died in Kansas City at 27. Born near Mt. Sterling he faced typhoid at 18 leaving him a cripple. Survived by father stepmother sisters and brothers. Funeral held at his church as mourners recall a devout Christian life and hopeful faith in the afterlife.
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Kansas City
William Elbert Faulkner
L. C. Faulkner
Platte County
Mt. Sterling
Missouri
Montgomery County
N. B. Hoskins
This County
Bennett F. Hughes
Bardstown
Ellis T
Paoza
Kansas
Clay
Crawford
Colo
Newton
Troy
Vernon
Platte City
Christian Church
Kentucky
Fortress coffee can on sale at Vanarsdell’s
A one pound can of Fortress coffee is advertised at 30 cents at Vanarsdell's store, offering a budget buy for morning brews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortress
Vanarsdell’s
Enjoyable Lecture On The American Idea At Presbyterian Church
Miss Meddie C. Hamilton Field Secretary of the Chautauqua Institution delivered The American Idea at the Presbyterian church last Thursday evening. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the lecture, reflecting strong local interest in the topic and speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meddie C. Hamilton
Chautauqua Institution
Presbyterian Church
Five room cottage for rent on Harrison Avenue
Small rental listing notes a five room cottage on Harrison Avenue with good neighbors. Applications requested at Vanarsdell & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Avenue
Vanarsdell & Co
Merchants Start Contest for Pony Outfit Giveaway
City merchants announce an August 12 drawing offering a complete Shetland pony outfit including pony cart and harness to one child. Votes awarded for cash purchases or on accounts paid. ballot boxes sealed until the winner is decided. No merchant employee or family member may enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Pony Co
Frankfort
Ind
For Sale Second Hand Buggy Newly Painted
Second hand buggy in good condition newly painted for sale by Chas Duerson Sr. local seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Duerson, Sr
New Sheriff Ticket in County Race
Richard Prewitt Winn, son of John G. Winn, announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff with James T. Barnes as deputy. Also running are William Cravens and former Sheriff W F Crooks with deputies R M Montjoy and J M McCormick. The contest is expected to be the most hotly contested in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Prewitt Winn
John G. Winn
James T. Barnes
Wm. Cravens
W. F. Crooks
R. M. Montjoy
J. M. McCormick
For Rent House on North Syc amore Street
For rent a seven room house on North Syc amore street recently remodeled. Contact Elizabeth Wyatt at phone 124. (46 tf)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore Street
Elizabeth Wyatt
George Smith Wins Derby at Louisville by Narrow Margin
About 45,000 spectators watched Sanford colt George Smith win the Kentucky Derby at Louisville. Star Hawk finished second by a half length, Franklin was third, with Whitney entries Dominant and Thunderer fading. Wagers paid about 10 to 1 and a large crowd hindered betting due to the sheer numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Louisville
Star Hawk
Star Wawk
Loftus
Franklin
Dominant
Thunderer
Whitney
Mt Sterling Triumphs In Eleven Inning Baseball Thriller
Mt Sterling defeated The Lexington Reserves 3 to 1 in eleven innings at Riddell's Park on Sunday. Kelly delivered a clutch two base hit to left center with two outs in the eleventh to spark the winning rally. Wallandingham pitched for Mt Sterling and Stuart for Lexington, both dominant, with Stuart fanning nine by the tenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Reserves
Thhis City
Mt. Sterling
Riddell’s Park
Kelly
Wallandingham
Stuart
Lexington
Mothers Day Observed Across Mt Sterling Churches
Mothers Day was properly observed in Mt Sterling with many residents participating. Sunday Schools and churches arranged special programs, and a larger turnout than ever before paid tribute to mothers across the city.
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Mt. Sterling
Fire damages East High Street residence briefly on Monday
A small blaze at Gay Wilsons East High street home started at 4 45 am Monday. The Fire Department responded quickly and contained the fire with effective and prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Wilson
East High Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Floyd Clay
Cynthiana
MT. Sterling High
Jno. D
Elgin
Bryan & Robinson, Jewelers
Moberly Property Sells
William E. Faulkner
Deltox
Keller's
Brussels
Mattings
J.H. Keller
Ingrain
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