Tax Payers Hold Meeting On New County Tax Assessments
A Saturday meeting in the county coat room discussed the new tax law and the expected 20 percent land and town lot assessment increases in Montgomery County. Auditor Robert Greene and Clerk Ben Marshall explained figures showing the county’s land value as the second highest in the Ninth District, with some properties potentially rising 40 percent or more, while overall tangible property would rise about 20 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. M. M
Robert Greene
Ben Marshall
Greene
Marshall
Montgomery County
Mason
Counties face no draftees for next call to Camp Zachary Taylor
It is stated this county will not furnish men for the third draft increment to Camp Zachary Taylor between Oct 3 and 7. The county has reportedly supplied its share for the first three calls, while other counties lag. Several exemption cases from this county are still pending before the exemption board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachary Taylor
Anderson Buys 20 Acre Moss Property at Public Auction
James N. Anderson purchased the Herbert Moss place of twenty acres at a public sale last Friday. The property includes a residence and barn and sold for 4,900 dollars. Moss plans to move south for the winter and may settle there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Anderson
Herbert Moss
Anderson
Moss
For Sale Horse and Buggy by Dr J F Jones
A seven year old horse described as gentle and sound is offered for sale with a buggy and harness. Contact Dr J F Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Jones
Former Local Man Billy King Dies in Lexington
Martin William King known as Billy King died at his Lexington home after several weeks of illness. He moved from Nichols to the county in 1860 and to Lexington 27 years ago where he was prominent in business. Survived by wife Katherine Galvin King and two daughters Willie Martina and Helen. four sisters and two brothers. Funeral in Lexington with burial in Catholic cemetery. He was known for his sociable character and willingness to help others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin William King
Billy” King
Lexington
King
Nicholas
Katherine Galvin
Covington
Willie Martina
Helen King
B. J. Welch
Joe M. Conroy
Margaret King
Mayme King
James P. King
Augustus M. King
Mr. King
Narrow Escape In Street Collision Injures Brunner
Mr. T. Havens Brunner riding a pony cart was knocked from the cart and cut on the head by a car driven by Mrs. Wm. Anderson at the corner of Sycamore and Sligh streets. Brunner, reading a newspaper, turned into the path despite warnings. he is now able to be out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Havens Brunner
Wm. Anderson
Sycamore
Sligh Streets
Handsome Suburban Home For Sale By Private Offer
Private sale ad for a modern two story home on the Winchester pike near Court Trouse in Mt. Sterling Kentucky. About 5 acres with a tobacco barn stables and outbuildings. See T M Greene Mt. Sterling Ky phone 103 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Pike
T. M. Greene
Mt. Sterling
Election of officers chosen in county registration
A list of election officers for today and the November election is published. Each precinct lists four names in order: two judges, the sheriff, and the clerk, including wards and towns such as Aaron's Run Jeffersonville Spencer Smithville Howard's Mill Harts Sideview Grassy Lick Beans Levee Camargo and more. The document names specific individuals for each position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Judy
W. P. Oldham
G. E. Coons
W. H. Wood
R. N. Dale
Joe Stephens
John Kerns
B. F. Wyatt
Jas
Spencer
J. T. Coons
Wm. Stamper
H. B. Prewitt
P. J. Shackelford
Smithville
Wm. Marshall
Dan Skidmore
G. B. Swango
Coleman
Howard’s Mill
Hughes Atkinson
A. L. Skidmore
Luther Bittinger
B. F. Myers
Harts
T. N. Coons
N. M. Wells
Joe Crouch
J. W. Bramblett
Sideview
W. E. Foley
Forrest Alenson
Ben F. Mark
A. B. Tall
Grassy Lick
H1. L. Greene
Cha
Makes Fine Linament by Local Barber Fisher
Lee Fisher, long time barber and chiropodist in this city, manufactures a liniment called Tortoise Liniment. It is praised by leading citizens for frost bite touch ache sore throat and similar ailments. Fisher claims no shaking before using and plans to organize a stock company to market the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Fisher
Fisher
Registration Day Urges Voters to Register by Nine Tonight
Today, Tuesday October 2, voters are urged to register before nine o'clock at their usual polling place to preserve voting rights in November and the upcoming State primary.
Coal Strike Settlement Signals Immediate Restart in Kentucky
A semi official announcement from Lexington reports a tentative agreement reached in Washington among mine operators striking miners and Fuel Administrator H A Garfield. The deal aims for an immediate settlement of the Kentucky and northeastern Tennessee strike with work to resume by Monday. White Vassar underwear for rheumatism sold by The Walsh Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Washington
H. A. Garfield
Kentucky
Tennessee
Vassar
War Tax Bill Before House Could Tax Almost All Citizens
The $2.7 billion War Tax Bill heads to final action in the House, taxing nearly every life stage and activity from birth to death. People face inheritance taxes, postal cards, moving pictures, and utilities taxes, with higher income surtaxes and broad levies on goods like chewing gum, automobiles, and alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Uncle Sam
Engagement Wanted to Buy Butter Weekly
Advertises desire to purchase two pounds of moulded butter per week and offer of engagement by the year. Calls for phone contact at 157.
Negro troops to be trained at every cantonment
The War Department will train a complete unit of African American soldiers at each of the 16 cantonments. Unit sizes depend on drafted men from the supplying divisional area, with surplus redistributed to smaller posts for consolidation. Mobilization begins with the October 3 call. The Walsh Co. advertises all wool socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
National Guard
War Department
Baker
Auto Crash Near Sewell's Shop Injures Three in Rain
Miss Ethel Baker lost control of a car on the Mt. Sterling Winchester turnpike in rain. Her sister Miss Mattie Baker suffered a deep temple gash and other injuries. Owner Ben F. Iller, seated front, had a severe facial wound and possible internal injuries. all are Spencer residents under medical care. All wool socks at The Walsh Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Sewell
Mt. Sterling and
Winchester
Ethel Baker
Spencer
Warning to Housewives on Seizure of Canned Goods
A Federal Food Administrator for Kentucky refutes rumors that the government will seize half of all canned foods or inventory households. He says canning surplus foods supports wartime effort and owners may keep, sell, or give away their produce. The message condemns misrepresentation as harmful to the country and preparedness. White all wool Vassar underwear at The Walsh Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Sackett
Kentuckey
Louisville
Kentucky
America
Germany
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ment
Advocate
Edison Cylin
der Phonographs and Records
Bryan & Robinson
Jewelers
The
Walsh Co
House
Tabs Theatre
Judy & Gay
Lessees
Paramount Picture
Mae Murray
Wonder
William Duncan
Vitagraph V. L. S. E
Antonio Moreno
Mary Anderson
Hearst-Pathe
Metro Wonder
Harold Lockwood
May Allison
Ford Animated Weekly
Douglas Fairbanks
Lonesome Luke
Luke
J. A. Coburn
Lester Lucas
Tommy Post
Charlie Gano
Land & Priest
Emmy Wehlen
Hearst-Pathe Film News
Coburn
Pearl White
Bruce Reynolds
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!