Harmony at Convention Delegates andendorsements in Kentucky
A Montgomery county Democratic mass meeting endorses Woodrow Wilson and state and federal officials. It names Ollie M. James J. C. W. Beckham and others as delegates at large to the 1916 National Convention, with harmony urged and a list of local candidates and a ninth district delegate proposed.
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Lexington
Stanley
James
Chas. A. Hardin
Harrodsburg
W. B. Haldeman
Urey Woodson
Beckham
Busehmeyer
Louisville
J. N. Camden
Versailles
Allie W. Young
Morehead
Montgomery County
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Congress
Ollie M. James
J. C. W. Beckham
Erats
A. O. Stanley
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Chas. D. Grubbs
Ninth Congressional District
Local Nine Falls to Cynthiana at Fair Grounds Park
The Mt Sterling squad lost 4 to 1 to Cynthiana High School Friday at Fair Grounds Park. Reese dominated by fanning twenty, while local pitchers Coleman and Hainline struggled with control as Cyn tana largely relied on their tall pitcher to seal the win.
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Fair Grounds Park
Cynthiana High School
Reese
Fanning
Cyntana
Coleman
Mt. Sterlign
Hainline
Bicycle for Sale in Good Condition
Bicycle in good condition offered for a small price. Apply at this office for purchase.
Local press urged to back Mt Sterling merchants
The article argues newspapers aid local business against mail order houses and warns that sending money out of town funds rivals in other cities. It calls on merchants to reward the home press with printing and blanks to support Mt Sterling, stressing the papers' duty to the community and their right to patronage.
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Mt. Sterling
Troubles Never Come Singly: James Henry Combs Arrested
James Henry Combs, convicted of bootlegging near Adams stand above Jeffersonville and appealing to the Circuit Court, is jailed on a Federal court warrant charging liquor sales without a government license.
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James Henry Combs
Adams Stand
Jeffersonville
Local boys Halley Gillaspie and Robert Nelson to graduate
Mr Halley Gillaspie and Mr Robert Nelson will graduate from K M L a leading military school this week. Mr and Mrs KE Nelson Mrs LE Griggs Miss Lucy Smith and Kenneth Gillaspie attend the commencement exercises.
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Halley Gillaspie
Robert Nelson
KE. Y. Nelson
L. E. Griggs
Lucy Smith
Kenneth Gillaspie
Shields Couple Rent McCormick Bungalow on Holt Avenue
Mr and Mrs Shields Gay have rented the McCormick bungalow on Holt avenue and will move in on the first of the month. The house was occupied for several years by Mr W T Willis and his family.
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Shields Gay
McCormick
Holt Avenue
Fame
W. T. Willis
For Sale Second Hand Buggy Newly Painted
Auction or sale notice listing a second hand buggy in good condition, newly painted, offered by Chas. Duerson, Sr. for purchase.
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Chas. Duerson, Sr
Reception committee named for Democratic State Convention
Among those named for the Lexington Democratic State Convention reception committee were former city residents Rev. Father W. T. Punch J. M. Kelly S. C. Storer J. B. Botts C. B. Scott and James T. Looney.
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Lexington
W. T. Punch
J. M. Kelly
S. C. Storer
J. 8. Botts
C. B. Scott
James T. Looney
Howell Declares Run for Montgomery County Assessor
Notice to Democrats in Montgomery County that Harry F. Howell plans a formal announcement and entry into the race for County Assessor, asking friends to consider his claims and bearing his name in mind.
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Montgomery County
Harry F. Howell
Post Office Robbed at Morehead Saturday Night
The Morehead Post Office was robbed Saturday night with about 240 dollars in stamps and cash taken. The Post Office Inspector in Cincinnati was notified of the robbery.
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Morehead
Cincinnati
Stone's Wrapped Cakes Sold Daily at Ten Cents
Stone's wrapped cakes, six varieties, received daily at the Sanitary Meat Market for ten cents each.
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Stone’s
Sanitary
James M Crawford Dies in Columbus Georgia at 49
Relatives here mourn the death of James M Crawford who died at his home in Columbus Georgia last Tuesday evening. He was 49, survived by his wife and five children, son of J M Crawford and Maria Young Crawford, born in Mr Sterling, practiced law in Georgia and served as a City Commissioner. Sister Mrs Howard R French of this city is named for her generous disposition. He was popular in youth and well regarded by many friends.
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James M. Crawford
Columbus, Ga
Crawford
J. M. Crawford
Maria Young Crawford
Sterling
Georgia
Howard R. French
Montgomery County Fair to Feature Racing Program
The Montgomery County Fair will showcase a racing program and floral hall with two running races and two trotting or pacing events daily. Pari mutuel machines are expected to be installed. Strong interest in racing surpasses other fair attractions, and directors are pushing to ensure high quality races.
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Montgomery County
Residence Burned in Clark County Fire
The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Judy in Clark County, valued at $10,000, was destroyed by a Thursday night fire. Insurance partially covered the loss. Relatives and friends express regret.
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Scott Judy
Clark County
Judy
Miss Edith Reis Sprains Arm in Auto Incident
Miss Edith Reis fell while alighting from an automobile on Maysville Street near Clay Street Sunday evening. She sprained her right arm but is not believed to be seriously hurt.
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Edith Reis
Maysville Street
Clay Street
Miss Reis
Fords and More Fords From Strother Motors
Strother Motors Co sold and delivered Ford touring cars to Eugene Thomas of Carmargo and J Murphy of Jeffersonville last week. The county has more Fords than any other make in stock or use.
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Strother Motors Co
Eugene Thomas
Camargo
J. Murphy
Jeffersonville
Motor Line Suspended Between Owingsville and Lexington
The motor line operating between Owingsville and Lexington has been suspended after a brief run due to failure to prove a paying proposition.
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Owingsville
Lexington
Physicians Baffled by Teddy Fitzpatrick Illness
Seven year old Teddy Fitzpatrick, son of Lexington City Assessor W. T. Fitzpatrick Jr., has been in a Lexington hospital for over a week with a mysterious illness. Despite exams by physicians from Lexington Louisville and Cincinnati and two surgeries with X Rays, no diagnosis or lasting relief has been found, though reports say he is slightly better as we go to press.
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Teddy” Fitzpatrick
Lexington
Louisville
Cincinnati
Teddy
W. T. Fitzpatrick, Jr
Lexington Here Today as High School Faces Mt Sterling
Lexington High School baseball returns after two years to host Mt Sterling at Fair Grounds Park at 2 15 this Wednesday. The teams met earlier this season in Lexington with Mt Sterling winning 4 to 2. Slainline likely on the mound for High School as the squad aims to secure a key result and end the season with the association contest.
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Lexington High School
Mt. Sterling
Fair Grounds Park
Lexington
Slainline
Mrs. Ann Byrd Dies After Illness at 76
Mrs. Ann Byrd, wife of Mr. John Byrd, died at a Lexington hospital Wednesday night after a long heart and kidney illness. A lifelong Methodist, she was highly regarded in the community. Funeral services led by Rev. E. L. Southgate were held Friday afternoon at Machpelah cemetery.
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Ann Byrd
John Byrd
Lexington
Methodist Church
E. L. Southgate
Machpelah Cemetery
County Committee Secures 10 Percent Property Tax Increase
A county committee appeared before the State Board of Equalization and won reduction of the proposed 15 percent city and county tax raise to 10 percent on county property. The board left city property assessments as submitted by the assessor.
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State Board of Equalization
Congress grants pensions to Indian War veterans
An act passed by Congress provides a pension of 20 dollars per month to all old soldiers who served in any Indian War. Local veterans confirm several eligible residents will receive the pension.
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Congress
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Kentucky
Woodrow Wil
George Alexander
Betty Hope Brown
Jack Carrigton
Iva Tilla Cox
Roger Q. Drake, Jr
Vivian Flora
Gene Guilfoile
Angela Hainline
Eva
May Hatton
Bert Thompson Howell
Earle Jackson
Kathleen Jacobs
Charles Jones
George Turley Kearns
Malissa Laughlin
L. B. Mason, Jr
Duncan McKee
Chas. Peters
Esther Reynolds
Martha Frances Rice
Willie Mac Ringo
Charlotte Owings Rogers
Elsie Skidmore
Henry Wells Skidmore
George Snyder, Jr
John Foster Speer
Frances Turner
Laura E. Watson
Elizabeth Young
Land & Priest
Cynthiana
Bicycle For Sale
the Advocate For Printing
Table Theatre
George
Beban
Alien
MR. Merchant
William A. Young
Alice W. Young
Judge Young
Democratic
Mt. Terling
Southern Home
W. Taylor Fitzpatrick, Jr
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