Shooting in General Row Heats Up Local Turmoil
The Baren family clash on Willoughby Sunday left Marion Baren injured and Lee Jebbs possibly fatally shot. John Martin, accused of inciting violence over neighborhood feuds tied to a gaming indictment, claims self defense for the fatal shooting incident. Martin says the Willoughby injury was accidental. Willoughby was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Ington with a poor prognosis.
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Baren
Willoughby
Marion
Lee Jebbs
John
Martin
Ren ‘Martin
King John Martin
Good Samaritan Hospital
Ington
Boure
Jun
Robertson Buys Tobacco From Local Growers
Mr. A R Robertson of the A R Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Co reports buying several crops at 22 to 26 cents per pound. Purchases include Albert Bathes at 23 and 23 1 2 cents, Br Gatewood at 23 and 25 cents, Sutton and Prewitt at 22 cents, Wilson and Lawrence at 23 cents. Robertson notes the Clay Pangburn group bought about 125000 pounds in Carter County. Additional crops changed hands last week, but figures are not available.
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AL R. Robertson
A. R. Loose Leaf
Tobacco Warehouse Co
Mos
ALB. Baths
Gatewood
Sutton & Prewitt
Wilson & Lawrence
Robinson
Clay & Pangburn
Carter County
Marry at Lexington Surprise Wedding for Prewitt Cravens
Miss Effie F Prewitt and Mr Robert Cravens wed in Lexington Thursday surprising friends. The bride is daughter of B D Prewitt of Spence neighborhood. the groom is son of Sheriff Wm Cravens. They will reside in the area. Also an ad notes a winter supplies sale at cost by 8 P Greenwade.
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Effie F. Prewitt
Robert Cravens
Lexington
B. D. Prewitt
Spence
Deheriff
Wm. Cravens
Priest Kemper to Wed Hopkinsville Man in Winter
Mr and Mrs James A Butler of Millersburg announce the engagement of their daughter Mattie to Mr William Priest Kemper of Hopkinsville formerly of Mt Sterling. The marriage will be celebrated some time during the winter. The note praises Mr Kemper as a fine and popular young man.
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James A. Butler
Millersburg
Mattie
William Priest Kemper
Hopkinsville
Mt. Sterling
Kemper
Americans Are Killed as Germans Attack American Trench
Washington received word that German forces bombarded American trenches in France, killing and capturing soldiers as Pershing reported a desperate push after learning enemy positions. A prisoner taken indicated American troops fought bravely. among the captured is Louisville native W P Grigsby.
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Washington
France
War Department
Pershing
United States
North Sea
Switzerland
W. P. Grigsby
Louisville
Burchett Farm Sold on Paris Pike for 19500
Major D J Burchett sold his 102 acre farm on the Paris pike to Mr R S Greene for 19500. The sale price averages about 200 per acre. Greene takes possession March 1 and the Burchetts will move to the city to reside.
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D. J. Burchett
Paris Pike
Ss. Greene
Johnsons rent flat above Advocate office and Hoffmans move
Mr and Mrs A S Johnson have rented the flat over the Advocate office and will move in once vacated by Mr J M Hoffman who will relocate to a property recently purchased on Samuels Avenue.
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A. S. Johnson
Advocate Office
J. M. Hoffman
Samuels Avenue
Democrats Celebrate Quiet County Election Wins
In Montgomery County voters backed Democrats with a light turnout under 2000 total votes. Key figures include Chas H Morris for Attorney General and George Hon for State Senator, with Judge T L Candel carrying Menefee and county seats won by comfortable margins. Mayor contenders and council posts show Democratic gains while a constitutional amendment carried narrowly. Local notes include rooms for rent and rabbits prompting a light, routine election report.
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Montgomery County
Chas. H. Morris
Menefee County
Wilgont
Karl W. Senti
Aarons
W. R. McKee
J T. B. Rodman
Pay City Taxes Now At City Library
City taxes due now with penalties avoided by early payment at the City Library. Tax Collector C. B. Patterson urges residents to settle totals promptly to prevent late charges.
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C. B. Patterson
Cuba to Build Planes for Allies in Freedom War
Cuba says it has no armed forces but will construct airplanes for the Allies. The message stresses that freemen cannot be kept from the struggle for freedom.
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Cuba
Lost gold lavalier on streets of Mt. Sterling
A gold lavalier was lost on Mount Sterling streets last Friday. A reward is offered for its return to the office.
Robinsons Buy Two Farms Near Maysville Pike
W B Robinson and partners bought 70 acre farm on the Maysville pike from W B Leggett and a Bourbon county 83 acre farm of J W Douglas. Both properties described as fine and rich in tobacco land. Prices not made public.
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W. B. Robinson & Co
W. B. Leggett
Maysville Pike
J. W. Douglas
Bourbon County
Organize This Week YMCA Chapter Appeals for War Fund
Paris leaders H A Power Z A Wilcox and W C Henton tour to spark a local YMCA chapter for soldiers in trenches and camps. John G Winn named chairman and calls a mass meeting at the Court House Saturday at 2 pm with Dr W A Ganfield and an Army officer from Camp Taylor addressing attendees. Every cent goes to the army. no funds stay with state or national boards. Citizens urged to attend without fail.
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H. A. Power
Z. A. Wilcox
W. C. Henton
Paris
John G. Winn
Court House
W. A. Ganfield
Danville
Camp Taylor
Terrible Accident Injures Miss Keturah Greene
Miss Keturah Greene suffered a severe hand injury when a dynamite cap exploded as she swept at her father Harve Greene’s home. The blast blew off her left thumb and forefinger and damaged her palm, drawing widespread concern from friends.
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Keturah Greene
Harve Greene
Ollie Sanderson Buys New Sycamore Street Residence
Mr. Ollie Sanderson purchases the newly built residence of Mr. Taylor Fitzpatrick Jr. on Sycamore Street for about $5,000 and will take immediate possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Sanderson
Taylor Fitzpatrick, Jr
Sycamore Street
Sanderson
Hundreds Sign Pledge in Montgomery County Food Drive
Several hundred Montgomery county housewives signed the government food pledge, with organizers aiming for 1,100 to 1,200 signers. Mrs. C. A. Lindsey chairs the effort, noting a lack of information rather than pro German sentiment, and encouraging residents to obtain a card at the Rest Room to support the troops.
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Montgomery County
C. A. Lindsey
Parents invited to organize a Parent Teacher Association in Mt Sterling
A townwide call invites all residents involved with schools or children's welfare to a meeting at the City High School Auditorium on Tuesday at 3 oclock. The program covers the formation of the association and speeches by local educators and officials, ending with miscellaneous business and adjournment.
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Mt. Sterling
City High School
W. O. Hopper
Alice Cassity
John G. Winn
L. T. Chiles
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