Social visits and travels noted across Bath county scene
Local society lists show Mr. James Shrout from Bath county visiting Monday while Attorney James Clay from Morehead and many others including Mrs. R A Chiles, Mrs. C C Chenault, and Mrs. L L Bridgforth with Miss Alma Nesbitt traveling between Lexington Louisville and local towns. Deals with horsemen Mr. Clarence Kerr and Allie Jones plus kin from Stanford Winchester Middlesboro and Harrodsburg scattered through weeklong visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clay
Morehead
R. A. Chiles
C. C. Chenault
Louisville
Clarence Kerr
Lexington
Local visitors keep county social calendar active this week
Mr J Y Rogers spent the weekend in Louisville with friends. Mr Ralph Greene returned from Alabama. Mrs Owen Fitch of Clark County visited relatives here last week. Mr and Mrs M R Hainline of Lexington spent Sunday with relatives in the city. Mr J C Coons of Hallsville arrived to visit county kin. Miss Mary and Lucile Hall visit Winchester and Lexington. Mrs Joe H Scott and son Jack visit Richmond and Lexington. Miss Mary Huls, music instructor at Morehead Normal, returned home and will soon study in Boston. Andrew Chambers and wife and Mrs Lydia Robinson of Villa Grove IL visit. Robinson stays weeks before a WV trip. Vanarsdell’s offers best meals. Greenwade’s has seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. G. Garrett
L. B. Cockrell
Clark County
Rose Burke
Winchester
R. E. Punch
J. Y. Rogers
Louisville
Ralph Greene
Alabama
Owen Fitch
M. R. Hainline
Lexington
J. C. Coons
Hallsville
Mary
Lucile Hall
Joe H. Scott
Jack
Richmond
Mary Huls
Morehead
Andrew Chambers
Lydia Robinson
Villa Grove
Mrs. Chambers
Mrs. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
West Virginia
Brights announce engagement of Judith Coleman Bright
Eminence couple Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bright announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Coleman Bright to Edward Stewart Moody of Eminence. The wedding is planned for June. Miss Bright has been a popular guest of Miss Flo Shirley on several occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bright
Eminence
Judith Coleman Bright
Edward Stewart Moody
Miss Bright
Flo Shirley
Federals Defeat E. L. March Team 7 to 5 at Riddell Park
The Federals of this city beat the E. L. March team from Lexington 7 to 5 Sunday afternoon in a hard fought game at Riddell's Park. Hopkins pitched for the locals and stood out as the game’s feature with solid defense and key innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddell’s Park
Federals
E. L. March
Lexington
Hopkins
Strawberries From Vanarsdell Market Highlighted
Request for fresh berries points shoppers to Vanarsdell for ripe seasonal strawberries. Local vendor promotes quick pickup and noted quality.
Miss Hamilton Weds J. O. Spratt in Sharpsburg
Miss Emma D. Hamilton of Montgomery county and J. O. Spratt, Sharpsburg businessman, married at the bride’s home last Wednesday with Rev. H. S. Hudson officiating. They will reside in Sharpsburg after a brief bridal tour. The Advocate sends congratulations. Fresh vegetables at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma D. Hamilton
Montgomery County
J. O. Spratt
Sharpsburg
H. S. Hudson
Advocate
Copper Shortage Ends War Through Metal Supply Cuts
War hinges on copper as it enters munitions from shell casings to rifles. Copper enables weapon rotation, containment of explosive gases, and brass cartridge production. Experts note thirteen tons of copper are needed for 1,000,000 rounds, underscoring the metal’s critical wartime role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pearson’s Magazine
First Hospital In New World Erected By Cortes In 1524
Medical Record notes the first hospital in America was built in the City of Mexico by Cortes in 1524. Endowed from revenues from crown properties, its endowment persists today. A supervisor is named as Cortes’ lineal descendant. women served as nurses and physicians, treating obstetrics and women’s diseases. The Mexican hospital is praised as a fine building with arcades and courtyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
America
Cortes
Mexico
Napoleon and the Steamboat Story On Fulton
Napoleon Bonaparte dismissed Fulton’s early steamboat as a freak but from St Helena he conceded Fulton’s genius. He told Count Montholon a funnel emerging from the sea proved his own folly for not heeding Fulton. The remark links innovation to fate and hubris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Fulton
Napoleon Bonaparte
St. Helena
Montholon
Origin of Red Tape in Government Bureaucracy
The term red tape symbolizes excessive formalities in official affairs. It arose from documents bound with red ribbons or tapes in old administrations, whose undoing caused delays before business could proceed.
Water Like Steel Underwater Undertow Warns Mariners
A New York Press note compares fast moving water to steel and warns that a powerful undertow behind a speeding ocean liner can buck ferries, buckle rudders, or break small crafts that enter the dangerous current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Fragmentary OCR Note Spurs Unclear Legal Twist
A garbled pasage hints at an uncle and nephew dialogue about a will, with a suggestion of altering the testament and a possible death. The text is incomplete, lacking clear names, places, or dates to confirm a full event or outcome.
Sick list shows mixed recovery in local families
The bulletin reports several residents improving such as Mrs. Dan Holland Mrs. W E Little and Mr William Turley while Mrs E R Harper remains critically ill. Mrs Nannie Hibler and Miss Mildred Gatewood show gains though Mildred has the mumps. Jeffersonville Martinsville Lexington and Paris are named with health updates and a late appendectomy recovery for Margaret Ardery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Storer
Mildred Gatewood
S. F. Hamilton
Martinsville
Ind
Property Sold in City to Capt. J. O. Wood
T. F. Rogers and Son sold the property on East Main street belonging to Chas. J. Legler of Portsmouth Ohio to Capt. J. O. Wood. The two story frame dwelling and a store building comprise the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Rogers & Son
East Main Street
Chas. J. Legler
Portsmouth
Ohio
J. O. Wood
The Sayings of a Cautious Creator
A maxim credits risk for progress, noting that perfectionists may stagnate. The adage argues mistakes fuel invention and growth, warning against fear of error hindering achievement.
Greenwade's Finest Fruits and Groceries Listing
Finest selection of fruits including oranges grape fruit lemons bananas and apples from Greenwade's. Shop offers a variety of fresh produce to meet daily needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwade’s
Religious services and preacher schedule at local churches
The Episco pal church holds Sunday service at 11 o'clock. Congregations attend Howards Mill Baptist church first and third Sundays. Dr. W. E. Mitchell of Georgetown College will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning on Christian Education and also Sunday night. The pastor will attend both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Howards Mill Baptist Church
W. E. Mitchell
Georgetown College
The
Baptist Church
Temperance Lecture by Dr. G W Perryman
Dr G W Perryman of Winchester will speak at the Court House on Temperance the third Monday in June. He is sent by the anti saloon league and is described as an old school, convincing orator who served as secretary of the league in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Perryman
Winchester
Court House
Anti-Saloon League
Perryman
Virginia
Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Cecil J Wells
Mrs Cecil J Wells of Frankfort announces the birth of a daughter named Jennie Marie on May 14. Edna Shrout is the former wife of the father, indicating family details in this birth notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil J. Wells
Frankfort
Edna Shrout
Jennie Marie
Returns from Abroad Highlight Washington Letter
Miss Daisy Fitzhugh notes Mrs Richard Reid Rogers of Mt Sterling and New York visiting Washington after time with her daughter the Princess Christian of Hesse formerly Miss Elizabeth Reid Rogers a Washington debutante. After the prince’s front return the couple will occupy a Berlin area family estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Fitzhugh
Washington
Richard Reid Rogers
Mt. Sterling
New York
Princess Christian
Hesse
Elizabeth Reid Rogers
Berlin
Estate claim notice for J. King Todd deceased
Notice to all claimants against the estate of J. King Todd to file proven claims with attorney Charles D. Grubbs. Case reference 44-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. King Todd
Charles D. Grubbs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ovy
Duerson’s Drug Store
Court Street
James Shrout
Bath County
L. L. Bridgforth
Alma Nesbitt
Mr. Ephriam Woods
Stanford
Mrs
G. C. Anderson
Catesby Woodford
Bourbon County
L. W. Haskell
Memphis, Tenn
Allie Jones
North
Middletown
Sue Woods
Oscar Brother
Ford Patterson
Alex Goodpaster
Owingsville
A. Sherman Goodpaster
Elizabeth Johnson
J. T. Williams
Spring Station
G. B. Senff
Joseph Garrett
Lexington, IL
Sanford Garrett
Simpson Garrett
This
County
Joe Bosworth
Elenora
Middlesboro
Virgil Browning
Little Son
Woodford
Mrs. Browning
John F. Richardson
Vanarsdell’s
Greenwade
Vanarsdell
Miss Hamilton
Globe Fertilizers
I. F
Dan Holland
W. E. Little
William Turley
Nannie K. Hibler
W. P. Guthrie
E. R. Harper
J. T. Graham
Jeffersonville
Hazel Messer
Lucy Randall
W. L. Stout
Margaret Ardery
Paris
R.H. White & CO
Temperance
J. Fi. Brunner, the Shoe Man
Leading Clothing
Mr. Sterling
Punch, Graves & Co
MT. Sterling, KY
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