Kiddville News Roundup Notes Court Visit and Visits
A Kentucky Kiddville correspondent reports court at Mt. Sterling. Stella Woosley visits siblings in Winchester while Mrs. Martha Pace hosts. The Ladies Aid plans a meeting with Mrs. A. A. Clay at Indian Fields. Rev. Walker of Louisville preaches at Kiddville Baptist Church. Mrs. Bob Swopes and children visit from Winchester. Mattie Thomas returns after illness of her sister Katherine Rice of Winchester. Log Lick Christian Church conducts burial services for the late Mrs. Katherine Rice. The Scott sisters from near Rabbit Town visit Mrs. Carl Pursall.
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Mattie Thomas
Katherine Rice
Winchester
Log Lick Christian Church
Rev
Lowry
Log Lick
Prospects for a Fine Hay and Grass Seed Crop
Prospects for a good hay crop remain favorable with widespread corn planting and only a small amount of tobacco set out. Grass seed offers excellent prospects for many years. Posts about local people include Dr. R W May traveling to Lexington for treatment and Miss Virginia Calvert visiting Harrison Conn. Community notes cover sales, visits, and preaching engagements by Victor C C Cassity and Rev W A Hopkins in Springfield.
Local Visitors Gather Amid Social Notes In Winchester
Miss Elizabeth Carr reports Walter Rushford and his sister Bessie from Winchester visiting. Alta McGuire of Morgan county visits J. M. McGuire’s family. Mrs. James Gillaspie and baby from Winchester visit Kad Sledd’s sister. Ladies of the Methodist Church plan an ice cream and strawberry supper in the vacant store June tat.
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Walter Rushford
Bessie
Winchester
Miss Alta McGuire
Morgan County
J. M. McGuire
Mis
James Gillaspie
Baby
Kad
Sledd
Methodist Church
Local Social Notes From Omer and Preston
Bi B Kash of Omer Ky spent Saturday night with the McGuire family Russell Lee Cook of Preston is visiting Janeson Jones this week Due to church repairs there will be no services until the first Sunday in June Mrs Alice McClure and Mrs James Mason are visiting John Thompson and family at Winchester this week
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Bi. B. Kash
Omer, Ky
J. M McGuire
Russell Lee Cook
Preston
Janeson Jones
Alice McClure
James Mason
John Thompson
Winchester
What Size Do You Wear Special Prices on Large Suits
Walsh Bros offers special prices on large size suits in 42, 44, 46 and 48 with focused deals for bigger customers. Shop details highlight accessible fittings and enduring value for extended measurements.
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Walsh Bros
Chenault and Crear land school plumbing contract
Messrs Chenault and Crear of this city have been awarded the contract to do the plumbing for the new school building at Sharpsburg. Pure pork sausage at Van Arsdell's.
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Messrs. Chenault & Crear
Sharpsburg
Walsh Bros Offers Stein-Bloch and Hamburg Suits
Boys and men find bargains at Walsh Bros featuring Stein-Bloch and Hamburg tailoring with sizes 42 through 50. Extra good quality suits advertised as bargains by Punch and Graves, Odd Fellows line noted.
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Extra Good
Punch & Graves
Walsh Bros
Mammoth Cave Excursion From Winchester June Trip
Montgomery county plans a special three day outing to Mammoth Cave on June 19 via round trip trains from all Clark county stations. Total cost quoted is 12.15 including hotel board and cave routes, with tickets on sale from Winchester L N agent 46 46.
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Montgomery County
Mammoth Cave
Winchester
Clark County
Cave Hotel
Cave
Household Talk Dialogue Brings Court Snicker
The judge voices a wry exchange between a husband called a fool and a wife who teases that she has not noticed any fool about him lately, highlighting a humorous strained domestic moment.
Remarkable rescue from shipwreck aboard Vi vierme survivors
A passenger, Mrs. Jorgensen, escaped death when the Norwegian steamer Vi vierme sank after a collision off the Lizard. She clung to a rope lowered from the Glenelg, and after five terrifying minutes swinging above the sea she was hauled aboard by a weakened crew, while most others were saved.
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Cardiff
Wales
Glenelg
Lizard
Jorgensen
Webster-style counsel inspires misspelled word quip in Seymour anecdote
Thomas M. Honan, attorney general, recalls a Seymour memory of a newspaper man who advised spelling words as you darn please. The tale centers on two young women asking how to spell autocratic and the old writer’s humorous response about Noah Webster.
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Thomas M. Honan
Seymour
Honan
Mr. Blank
Noah Webster
Indianapolis News
Aviation Institute at Kouchino Advances Aerodynamic Research
At Kouchino near Moscow a leading aviation laboratory pursues extensive aerodynamics studies. Investigations have yielded notable findings on autorotation of certain shapes in air currents, signaling potential advances for engineers and investors in improved flying machines.
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Kouchino
Moscow
Harper’s Weekly
First Church Collection Test Delays by Glum Conductor
The Rev. Allen Fort of the Baptist Tabernacle in Chattanooga asks J. B. Capeheart, a railroad conductor, to take up the collection. It is Capeheart’s first church collection attempt. He moves down the center aisle as children in the first pew drop pennies and others contribute. A lone, glum man in the third pew refuses, tugging his pockets. Capeheart signals a bell card and says the man must step off.
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Allen Fort
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Chattanooga
J. B. Capeheart
Mr. Capeheart
Capeheart
Saturday Evening Post
Misunderstood exchange on Bob and Patrice
A short dialogue notes Patience’s remark about Bob being smooth when he shaves, Patrice replies that he is smooth only if he takes the trouble to shave. The exchange teases grooming and perceived charm in casual banter.
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Bob
Patrice
Benham Family Quip Highlights Home Duties
In a light exchange from Town Topics, Benham asserts he often bears the lion’s share of work while Mrs. Benham confirms the burden falls on him, prompting a playful back and forth.
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Benham
Mrs. Benham
Sealing Proposals for Mt Sterling Brick Street Paving
Mt Sterling Kentucky invites sealed bids for paving Bank Street and West Locust Street with vitrified block on concrete foundations. Bids require $500 certified check. Opening set for June 5, 1912 at 7:45 p.m. at Mt Sterling City Hall. City reserves right to reject all bids.
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Mt. Sterling
Bank Street
Sterling
National Bank
Board of City Council of
W. A. Samuels
C. B. Patterson
Treas
H. M. Ringo
Streams and Ponds Stocked With Fish
Through the efforts of Mr. J. Clay Cooper the Government shipped four hundred thousand fish to Mr. Sterling. Many ponds and streams were stocked and Mr. Cooper says more fish will be secured later for full county stocking with proper protection. For Rent 100 acres well watered near Winchester Pike town.
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J. Clay Cooper
Republicans Lose Louisiana Franchise After Election Returns
Official returns read in the General Assembly declare the Republican franchise in Louisiana forfeited for failing to meet the 10 percent vote threshold. With only 4 961 votes, the party ceases to exist and may only regain ballot access by petition. The forfeiture also bars use of the state primary law. Dustless Map advertised for 60 cents at W. A. Sutton & Son.
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Republican Party
Louisiana
General Assembly
W. A. Sutton & Son
Old Resident W H Waller Dies in Lexington at 87
Mr W H Waller longtime resident of this city died aged 87 at an asylum in Lexington last week. A gas explosion years ago left him mentally affected. His wife accompanied by their son Frank F Waller of Lexington attended the funeral on Thursday. The family extends condolences.
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Lexington
W. H. Waller
Pension rates for Civil War and Mexican War veterans
Congressman W J Fields urges local papers to publish pension rates under the Age and Service Act of May 11 1912. He notes 60 days or more service earns $30.00 monthly and offers to supply application blanks and assist veterans before the Pension Bureau. He asks districts to publicize to reach old soldiers.
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Mexico
Pension Bureau
Pond Dynamited Kills Thousands of Fish in Raborn Pond
Unknown persons blown up Tom Raborn's pond near Kiddville last Friday night killing thousands of fish. The Montgomery County Fish Club, newly formed, organized to find the culprits and prosecute. Citizens urged to aid in enforcing fishery laws as ponds and streams improve over years. Also ad for Dean's Ointment promising cures for obstinate cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Raborn
Kiddville
Montgomery County’ Fish Club
Executor's Notice for Estate of Joseph C Turley
Claims against the estate of Joseph C Turley are to be presented to attorney Lewis Apperson and debts settled promptly. Executrix Marys E Turtey and Executor A R E Turtey, both of record, dated May 20 1912.
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Joseph C. Turley
Lewis Apperson
Marys E. Turtey
A. R.E Turtey
True blue savings on big menswear at Walsh Bros
True blue saves on price for large men at Walsh Bros offering reduced costs on sturdy clothing and durable goods. Local shoppers can find affordable options tailored to bigger sizes and strong value.
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True Blue
Walsh Bros
Row at Winchester prompts warrants for city officials
Warrants issued at Winchester for the arrest of City Attorney F. H. Haggard and reporter Woodford Dick of the Winchester Sun on a charge of affray. The incident occurred about 6 30 p m Saturday on Fairfax Street near the Baptist church and stemmed from a Saturday issue article. Best roast and chops at Van
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Winchester
F. H. Haggard
Woodford Dick
Winchester Sun
Fairfax Street
Baptist Church
Bodies of trolley crew found shot in Jacksonville
The dead bodies of the trolley car conductor and mortarman were found near their car in Jacksonville Florida. Both victims had been shot through the head. There is no clue to the murderer.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Montgomery County Fair Stakes Filing Extended to June 1
The time for filing show stakes at the Montgomery County Fair has been extended to June 1. Mr W Hoffman Wood, in charge, has been in Kansas City for treatment and will return in time to complete the work. Stakes include Best Saddle Bred Suckling Colt foal 1912 for $350 and several $200-$250 prizes across classes.
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Montgomery County Fair
W. Hoffman Wood
Kansas City
Haydon and Pharis Wed at Lexington Hotel
Robert F. Haydon of Grassy Lick and Anna L. Pharis of Fayette county married at the Phoenix Hotel Lexington by Rev. Wright on Thursday May 16 1912. They returned on the 7 05 train that evening. Groom is brother of Dr R P Haydon of Sharpsburg.
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Robert F. Haydon
Grassy Lick
Anna L. Pharis
Fayette County
Phoenix Hotel
Lexington
Wright
R. P. Haydon
Sharpsburg
Mysterious assailant strikes infant in Little Rock incident
A nine month old babe at its mother's breast was struck to passing at Little Rock Sunday by a mysterious man who had attempted an incident. The Mayor commanded citizens to arm themselves and to capture the villain deceased or alive.
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Little Rock
Ark
Dustless Mops Promoted for Wood Floors at Suttons
Advertises dustless mops as ideal for hard wood floors and invites shoppers to see them at W. A. Sutton & Son.
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W. A. Sutton & Son
Allen convicted in Hillsville murders faces electric chair
Floyd Allen, leader of the Hillsville mountaineers, was found guilty for the Carroll County Courthouse murders and will be executed in the electric chair in Richmond.
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Floyd Allen
Hillsville
Carroll County
Richmond
Brunner Promotes New Ralston Shoes
J. H. Brunner the Shoe Man endorses the new Ralston footwear line with a nod to fit and comfort for customers.
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Ralston
J. H. Brunner
Taft Attacks Roosevelt Over Chicago Nomination Split
President Taft spoke in Cincinnati denouncing Theodore Roosevelt and warning the Republican party would be destroyed if Roosevelt bolts the ticket at Chicago. Taft framed Roosevelt as an ally of disruption and labeled the rival as unfit for nomination.
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Taft
Cincinnati
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Chicago
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Mise Stella Woosley
Brother
Shirley Pace
Martha Pace
Ladies Aid
A. A. Clay
Indian Fields
Mr. 11 Hines
Mrs. Johnson
Milton Pace
Rev. Walker
Louisville
Kiddville Baptist Church
Bob Swopes and
Mr. Thos, Rayborne
Miss Scott
Near Rabbit Town
Carl Pursall
Stoops
J. M. Goodan
R. W. May
Judy
Tare
Virginia Calvert
Fleming County
Harrison Conn
Nell Fassett
Ton Ailitia
Addie Markland
Owingaville
Mra. Jas
Griffin
Mra. Holl Toy
Sideview
Crockett
Victor C.C. Cassity
Fassett
W. A. Hopkins
Springfield
Elizabeth Carr
Vanarsdell’s
Emerald Isle
Sutton-Fastin Co
Wight
Webster
Aviation Institute
Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil
Winchester Pike
W. J. Fields
Stertise Apvocarti
Civil War Service
Dean
Haydon
Pharis
Allen
Geiger’s Pharmacy
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