Democratic Landslide Across Kentucky Statewide Election
Voters statewide showed large Democratic gains with Montgomery County delivering the largest margin in years. Craig defeated Ledford for representative by over 700 as Louisville and other cities posted strong results. Combs narrowly contests the Senate race with later returns possible. The party claims the win foreshadows a national 1912 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Lexington
Ernest Cassidy
Thomas A. Combs
Combs
Democratic
Democratic Party
Ollie James
United States Senate
Washington
Montgomery County Election Returns November 7 1911
Montgomery County voters elected city officers without opposition including G D Sullivan James McDonald J Will Clay H G Enoch C B Stephens W R McKee Henry Botts Santford Jouett for City Attorney W C Hamilton for City Clerk H M Ringo and John Gibbons as Chief of Police Keller Greene county court clerk Also the state ticket closely trailed the governor race Credit goes to Campaign Chairman W B White and his committee for a strong county wide effort Judge O rear has rarely failed to carry the county Governor McCreary won by a large margin due to organized Democratic support across precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Sullivan
Jas. McDonald
J. Will Clay
H. G. Enoch
C. B. Stephens
W. R. McKee
Henry Botts
Santford Jouett
W. C. Hamilton
H. M. Ringo
John Gibbons
Keller Greene
W.B. White
Montgomery County
O’rear
McCreary
White
Mrs Webbie Chorn Victim Of Paralysis
Mrs Mary Webbie Chorn died at her home 210 North Maysville street on Monday morning November 6 1911 after a long paralysis. Funeral at 1 30 pm Tuesday at her home by Rev Richard French and burial in Machpelah cemetery. She was 68, widow of James Chorn, had joined Mt Sterling and later Ephesus Baptist churches. She was known for integrity kindness and service to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Webbie Chorn
North
Maysville Street
Richard French
Winchester
Machpelah
Chorn
Mary Webb Branham
Bourbon County
James Chorn
Lulbegrad Baptist Church
Mt. Sterling Church
Ephesus Baptist Church
Clark County
Big Dinner by Jeffersonville Christian Church Planned
The ladies of the Christian church of Jeffersonville host a large supper at the church on Saturday November 18 to raise funds for church needs. All invited to attend and support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church of
Jeffersonville
County Tax Due Notice From Sheriff
Taxpayers, your county and state taxes are now due before penalties apply. Pay promptly to avoid penalties as outlined by Sheriff W. F. Crooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Crooks
Diamonds Raise Hit Wholesale Market and Quality
The diamond syndicate announces a raise of about 17.50 per carat at wholesale, adding roughly 37.50 per carat to the public price. They also reduce top grades to shift prices, cutting the share of perfect stones from 65 percent to under 20. An upcoming yearly price rise is planned for twenty years. Local jeweler J W Jones reports he won’t raise prices now, urging buyers to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
J. W. Jones
Witch Elk hunting shoes sole agents Punch and Graves
The notice identifies Witch Elk hunting shoes with Punch and Graves as sole agents. It records distribution rights and the authorized sales channel for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witch Elk Hunting Shoes
Sole Agents
Punch & Graves
Old Kentucky Telephone Directory Encourages Subcribers to Call
The office announces a newly completed telephone directory for the Old Kentucky Telephone and Telegraph Company. County subscribers are urged to call to obtain their new directory for local listings and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Kentucky Telephone and Telegraph Company
Hats Offered at Bargain Prices by Mrs Greenwade
Mrs H C Greenwade announces a sale in Cincinnati with a full line of pattern hats priced at $10, down from $20. She invites buyers to come early for best selection and notes many other hats will also be sold at bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
H. C. Greenwade
Farmers Trade For Eggs At Spot Cash Gro
Farmers offered 28c a dozen in trade or 25c cash at Spot Cash Grocery Co. for eggs. Butter brought in was also accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spot Cash Gro, Co
Kentucky Landslide Celebrates McCreary Administration
Governor McCreary is praised for long service and steadfast duty as the ticket is described clean and competent from start to finish. The note ends with a local promotion for Greenwade's pork sausage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCreary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kentucky
Grand Old Commonwealth
Craig
Ledford
Fitzpatrick
Jones
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Aarons Run
Sideview
Grassy Lick
Bean's. A
CAMAR
Spencer
Smithville
MILL
Hart's
New Directory
Greenwade’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!