Popular Couple Elopes in Louisville Inevitable Surprise
Telegram from this city reports the marriage of Clarence E. Stephens to Lena Shackelford of Lexington. They wed Saturday at noon in Louisville then left for Mammoth Cave for a week before returning to settle in town. Stephens, a linotype operator and business man, is well regarded. Lena is his bride with ties to Mrs. R. I. Setties.
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Clarence E. Stephens
Lena Shackelford
James W. Shackelford
Lexington
Paris
Mr. Stephens
Louisville
Mammoth Cave
C. B. Stephens
Sentinel- Democrat
R. I. Setties
Miles Cochran of Spencer Neighborhood Markets in City
Miles Cochran, 90, of Spencer neighborhood, was seen in the city Monday conducting business. He appeared healthy and active, showing the vigor of a younger man despite his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Cochran
Spencer
R. Cochran
A Card of Appreciation From Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagher thanks friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown during his wife Sion’s illness and demise and says the future will reveal his grateful spirit through The Advocate.
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Mike Gallagher
Ninety-Year-Old Sunday School Pupil Wins Bible
Mrs. Amanda Reid aged ninety receives the Bible offered for the oldest mother attending Sunday School at the Christian church on Mother's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Reid
Christian Church
Executor's Notice for John W. Wilson Claims
Notice to creditors by executor B Frank Perry inviting claims against the estate of John W Wilson after proper proof. Requires filing promptly with executor. Tax or court details not provided.
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John W. Wilson
B. Frank Perry
Court Day Market Proves Fairly Active
A court day cattle sale drew about 4000 head with 300 left at night. Canners sold at 2c, heifers 5c to 6.5c, steers 4c to 7c, and a top bunch at 7.5c. Oxen 4c per pound. 250 head by John Blanton sold well. Mules scarce at 100 to 200 per head. ponies 100 to 110. June court prospects and overall mercantile activity noted. Jersey cow for sale listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blanton
T. B. Hill
N. Stapleton
Johnson County
Local Men Victims of Pickpockets at Derby Day
At the Louisville derby crowds, former Sheriff John G. Roberts lost a pocketbook with about $50 and Tom Turner lost $40 while on a streetcar. Police reported numerous robberies and sixteen arrests at the track amid large crowds. An adjacent notice lists a flat for rent by Mrs. J. F. Heinrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
John G. Roberts
Tom Turner
Squire Turner
Reed Plans New Addition After Purchases At Sterling
Contemplating an addition to the Sterling area, T. M. Reed who bought the J. B. Spratt residence and acreage months ago has markedly transformed the property. The improved site now bears little resemblance to its former state, underscoring his motto that it pays to improve.
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T. M. Reed
J. B. Spratt
Mr. Reed
Mr. Sterling
Oil rig injury leaves Wade Cannoy with facial injuries
Wade Cannoy of Frenchburg was struck in the face by a hard object thrown from a drill while working an oil well. He sustained cuts to his forehead and nose and was reported injured. The Advocate will print further details.
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Wade Cannoy
Frenchburg
Tobacco funds to be distributed in burley belt
The Burley Tobacco Growers' Co operative Association will distribute about 200000 dollars to Montgomery county growers this Saturday at the warehouse. Checks will be issued at Sharpsburg and Owingsville with roughly 175000 dollars going to local farmers. The payout aims to stabilize the tobacco industry and boost local business. a final payment is expected next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
Burley Belt
Montgomery County
Sharpsburg
Owingsville
Co-operative Association
Mt. Sterling Stumbles in Losing Streak With Narrow Defeats
Mt. Sterling fell 8 to 3 to Cynthiana as errors by the infield cost the game. Sunday in Winchester they lost 4 to 1 with Fugate pitching well but poor infield support, especially third baseman Cole. Next games include Lexington at home and a Paris visit. Maysville routed Paris 11 to 0 and Lexington beat Cynthiana 4 to 3. Talks of expanding the schedule face opposition from Cynthiana.
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Mt. Sterling
Cynthiana
Winchester
Fugate
Cole
Lexington
Paris
Maysville
Einmann
Bourbonites
Morvich Captures Derby In Record Crowd
Morvich the unbeaten two year old backed by Benjamin Block of New York wins the Kentucky Derby as a strong favorite. Bet Mosic finishes second and John Finn third while Busy Signal breaks down. A crowd of about 75000 watches the race with Morvich paying 4.40 for a two dollar wager.
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Morvich
Benjamin Block
New York Sportsman
Brown
Runnymede
Hymir
Rosebud
E. R. Bradley
John Finn
Bradley
Marvich
Bet Mosic
Improvement Contemplated Toward Extending Queen Street
Judge McKee has sold a lot fronting Johnson street at the north end of Queen street to James W. Richardson. Plans call for extending Queen street to Johnson street if residents cooperate, a move expected to raise lot values in the fast-growing city area.
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Judge McKee
James W. Richardson
Johnson Street
Queen Street
Supernatural Becomes Explained Through Understanding
A concise reflection asserts that phenomena once deemed supernatural lose their mystery when studied and understood. It emphasizes knowledge dispels fear and reveals natural causes behind wonders.
Local Men Back Court Win in Robertson Heirs v Eastern Gulf
The court of appeals last week ruled for the defendants in the Robertson heirs versus Eastern Gulf Oil case. J Will Clay Matt C Clay and W C Taylor are among the eastern Gulf Company’s heaviest stockholders and stand to gain thousands as about 500000 dollars was involved. The heirs sought a share of royalty from the Ephangel lease in Lee county. The decision will be welcomed by many friends of these notable gentlemen.
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Robertson Heirs
Eastern Gulf Oil Company
Court of Appeals
J. Will Clay
Matt C. Clay
W. C. Taylor
Winchester
Eastern Gulf Company
Ephangel
Lee County
Hatmaker Sells Remaining Stock At Half Price
Mrs. A V Jones announces the closing of her entire hat line with prices cut to about half. The sale offers remaining stock from the millinery shop.
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A. V. Jones
Missing Word Page Proving Very Popular
The Advocate reports its Missing Word page is popular since its first appearance last Tuesday. Hundreds of answers have arrived, many correct, showing ads are read and advertisers reach the public. Prizes include 26 for first, 10 for second, 5 for third, and ten prizes of 1 dollar each. Submissions must be in by Monday noon with no changes after.
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Advocate
Local High School Falls to Louisville Team at Fair Grounds
The Louisville Male High School baseball team defeated the local boys 6 to 2 at Fair Grounds Park Saturday afternoon. The locals showed spirited play but were outclassed in hitting defense and base running, as Louisville Male dominated the game throughout.
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Louisville
Fair Grounds Park
Sheriff Leads Moonshine Raid In Menefee County
Ben Wells, sheriff of Menefee County, summoned a posse after a ground wire report and raided a moonshine operationFriday night. Leonard Sallee was captured and jailed. Five gallons of moonshine and two improvised stills made from carbonating tanks with copper pipes were seized. When the sheriff goes after bootleggers, activity follows.
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Ben Wells
Menefee County
Leonard Sallee
Local People Attend Maysville Knights Templar Conclave
A large turnout from the Sterling area traveled by car to Maysville for the Grand Commandery Knights Templar meeting. The procession included numerous couples and individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. Shields D. Gay Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Mackie and many others listed.
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Sterling
Maysville
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Shields D. Gay
W. O. Mackie
Pinney
W. P. Oldham
George R. Snyder
George C. Eastin
M. N. Gay
C. W. Kirkpatrick
Charles Amyx
Albert Bailey
Charles B. Hainline
R. L. Vanarsdell
Adlai Richardson
Lindsey Douglas
Stanley Henry
Earl Showmaker
Menifee Haddix
L. Crump
J. H. Brunner
Mary Boyd Derrickson
Mother's Day Observed in Mt. Sterling
Thousands honored mothers in Mt. Sterling with flowers and church programs. The observance echoed Mrs. Anna Jarvis's vision that Mother stands as mankind's greatest friend as communities paused to remember maternal love and memory.
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Mt. Sterling
Mother
Anna Jarvies
Ben
Jarvis
Miss Georgia Kerns Rushed to Hospital for Severe Operation
Miss Georgia Kerns daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Kerns was rushed to Lexington yesterday where she underwent a severe operation for appendicitis at St Josephs Hospital Her condition is reported as critical and many friends regret the situation.
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Georgia Kerns
Sam Kerns
Lexington
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Radium output in the world limited to fifteen grains yearly
A report warns that global radium production remains around fifteen grains per year. Analysts urge monitoring due to its critical uses and potential supply gaps.
Fiddlers Contest At Millersburg Winners Named
A Millersburg fiddlers contest drew attendees including John McCormick Dr. Robinson Earl Ross Bob Manly and Ham Risner. Elsig Stone won first prize of 20 dollars in gold and Ham Risner took second prize of 10 dollars in gold.
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Millersburg
John McCormick
Dr. Robinson
Earl Ross
Bob Manly
Ham Risner
Elsig Stone
Life Ends For T. Foster Rogers
T. Foster Rogers died after months of illness at a Lexington hospital last Friday. Services were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Charles Ray and Rev. B W Trimble. Interment followed at Machpelah Cemetery. Rogers, longtime insurance and real estate man, was survived by his widow Edith Cohen Rogers and two children T Foster Jr and Charlotte Owings Rogers, plus his mother, sister, and three brothers. Numerous relatives traveled from Florida, Deland and other cities for the funeral.
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T. Foster Rogers
Lexington
Machpelah
Presbyterian Church
Charles Ray
B. W. Trimble
Rogers
T. F. Rogers
Foster Rogers
Edith Cohen Rogers
T. Foster, Jr
Charlotte Owings Rogers
Charlotte Rogers
Deland, Fla
James Rogers
Florida
Harry Rogers
Kansas City
City
T. F
Charlott Rogers
Mary Pecor
Maysville
Thomas H. Coleman
Harrodsburg
J. H. Campbell
Salt Lick
Nancy Pulliam
Bessie Cohen
R. E. L. Murphy
T. C. Cassity
Elizabeth Davis
Mother and Daughters Banquet Held by YWCA
The second annual Mother and Daughters banquet gathered eighty four guests in the Sunday School room of the Methodist church. Hazel Sullivan spoke as toastmistress and toasts celebrated mothers daughters and Mother's Day with songs and yells closing the evening.
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Mother and Daughters
Methodist Church
Mothers and Daughters
Young People’s Missionary Society of
Mother O’ Mine
Frances Henry
Ben R. Turner
Piano Recital by Mrs Reid’s Pupils at Christian Church
The pupils of Mrs. Emilee H. Reid will present a piano recital at the Christian church Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The public is cordially invited.
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Emilee H. Reid
Christian Church
Lost Airedale Pup Reward Noted
A bob-tailed Lost Airedale pup is missing and a reward will be returned to J. C. McNeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airedale
J. C. McNeal
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G. B. Haydon
Mr. Haydon
E. H. Moss
Jersey
H. B. Ringo
J. F. Heinrich
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Harding
N. T. Benten
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