Burley Tobacco Company suit over $277000 insurance tax
Judge Lewis Apperson and Attorney General Gar nett filed in Franklin County Circuit Court a $20000 suit against the Burley Tobacco Company of Lexington. Auditor Bosworth represents the state Insurance Commissioner Matt C Clay. The suit claims the company owed taxes for insuring in Kentucky without authority and seeks to recover funds paid by the Poolers to the society and then to the tobacco company. Additional suits by poolers are expected as the case tests insurance law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Apperson
Garnett
Frankfort
Franklin County
Burley Tobacco Company
Lexington
Insurance Department of
Kentucky
Henry M. Bosworth
Matt C. Clay
Burley Tobacco Society
Poplars
Tobacco Company
Insurance Department
Large cattle sale draws six thousand buyers to town pens
An immense crowd attended the Town Court Day cattle market with about 6000 head in pens. Prices ranged from 4 to 6.25 dollars per hundredweight for steers and cows, with mixed demand and buyers from Ohio Illinois and Central Kentucky. Notables include Carl Trimble Sam Keeton Harry Stafford and J W Young among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Court
Ohio
Illinois
Kentucky
Carl Trimble
Mr. Caldwell
Harrison County
Sam Keeton
S. J. Gonkright
Clark County
Harry Stafford
Wm. Sutton
Morrow’ Simpson
Scott County
Ed Grigsby
Jas. Wireman
Thos. Coons
Chas. Duff
J. W. Young
Bourbon County
Murphy & Hughes
O. W. Coons
Bath County
J. T. White
Mr. Ramey
Sharpsburg
Return From Delightful Trip by Judge Swango and Wife
Judge G. B. Swango and his wife returned from a lengthy tour of the western United States Canada and Mexico. They visited twenty states three nations and numerous villages including China Town Indian towns and missoula and Terre Haute. The trip covered over 10000 miles and included visits with their sons Judge Jas H Swango and J Morton Swango and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Swango
United States
Canada
Mexico
China Town
Arizona
Terre Haute
Ind
Jas. H. Swango
Missoula
Mont
J. Morton Swango
Extra Good Clothes for Boys Punch Graves and Co
A short notice promotes boys clothing from Punch Graves and Company with emphasis on quality and value. It highlights durable fabrics and proper fit suitable for school and daily wear. The ad stresses affordable pricing and broad selection for young customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punch, Graves & Co
To Be Tried October 28th in Fraud Case
G. T. Baker, arrested in Lexington and brought here, posted bond to face trial October 28 for defrauding L. G. Howard boarding house of a bill. He is the father of L. B. Baker, linked to merchants accused of fraud earlier after passing cold checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Baker
Lexington
L. G. Howard
Baker
L. B. Baker
Miss Holliday's Famous Candy Mentioned at Morris Store
A note notes Miss Holliday's Famous candy received daily at F. G. Morris' shop. reader advised about fresh sweets and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Morris
Union Meeting at Christian Church Sunday Night
Citizens urged to attend a union meeting at the Christian Church on Sunday night October 27 to discuss a home mission enterprise. Short talks and music promised to uplift the community with Houn Dawg appearance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Remains of Mr. C. G. Glover Brought for Burial
The remains of Mr. C. G. Glover who died by his own hand in Oklahoma City arrived here Saturday at noon with his brother Mr. Benjamin Glover in attendance. Burial with brief services occurred at Machpelah Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Glover
Oklahoma City
Benjamin Glover
Machpelah Cemetery
Clarification on Boarder Policy by Mrs White
Mrs Jno W White issues a correction to rumors that she will stop keeping boarders. She states the report is erroneous and aims to inform friends and patrons that no change has been made to her boarding services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
W. White
Kentucky Return Ties Johnson Young to Pineville Parlor
Mr. Johnson A. Young has returned from Panama to Kentucky and is linked with his brother R. B. Young who operates a pool and billiard parlor in Pineville. Vanarsdale's offers home made sausage and pure pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson A. Young
Panama
Kentucky
R. B. Young
Pineville
Vanarsdeil’s
Mr H P Reid invites friends to United Clothing Stores
Mr H P Reid extends an invitation to friends to visit United Clothing Stores to see him and browse the shop offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. H. P. Reid
United Clothing Stores
Progress on Farmers' Tobacco Warehouse in Mt Sterling
Steel has arrived for the Farmers' Tobacco Warehouse Co building in Mt Sterling and completion is expected before the season. The Lexington Tobacco Association advises farmers to cure stems before stripping, avoid watering tobacco, and grade leaves uniformly to fetch full value. Farmers are urged to market at Mt Sterling, with confidence of good prices and a strong local buyers’ presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Tobacco Warehouse Co
Lexington Tobacco Association
Burley Tobacco
Kentucky
Mt. Sterling
Auction Sale Includes Grass Seed Strippers
In the administrator's sale of J. M. Bigstaff scheduled for Wednesday October 30 six grass seed strippers will be offered along with many other articles. See large advertisement on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bigstaff
Drought Relief and Crop Outlook Brightens Montgomery County
Rain revived Montgomery county farms after months of drought. Tobacco and corn production improve with curing under way and prices noted for corn and tobacco. Wheat, rye, bluegrass pastures recover, while cattle feeding rises and potato crops reach record sizes. Farmers plan careful handling to boost prices amid prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Drouth
Bunker’s Hill
North Middletown
Loose Leaf Warehouse Leased by County Board
The Burley Tobacco Society leases the Levee pike warehouse for a loose leaf market this season. Asa Bean leads the venture with J. H. Blount as secretary and B. F. Mark as treasurer. Last year sales were held here and the opening sale is planned for December 1st with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Burley Tobacco Society
Levee Pike
Asa Bean
J. H. Blount
B. F. Mark
Bean
Henry Hall estate sale brings farm bids at commissioner's sale
At the commissioners sale buyers from Clark and Stanton counties secured multiple properties. A. B. Hampton paid 112.50 per acre for the Chenault farm. R. B. Hall paid 120 per acre for Side View farm. Olivia French bought Brush Creek farm at 55 per acre. Asa Magowan purchased land near the Levee for 19 per acre. In Coyle property dealings Mrs. B. H. Coyle and son T. G. Coyle bought seven houses and lots for 4425, and Grace Coyle Bennett of Winchester paid 2200 for Locust street storehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hall
A. B. Hampton
Clark County
Chenault
R. B. Hall
Stanton
Side View
Olivia French
Brush Creek
Asa Magowan
Coyle
B. H. Coyle
T. G. Coyle
Sycamore
Locust Streets
Locust Street
Grace Coyle Bennett
Winchester
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Sam
Lawless Gatewood
John Storer
Hiram Wood
S. J. Conkright
John Murphy
Wi. Crouch
Archie Prewitt
J. H. Bell
John Stately
W. Lois Thompson
Ben Murphy
Anse Laughlin
Mr. Stamper
A. L. Kerns
Carlisle
John Meguire
Geo. Wireman
Rankin Whitsitt
Shelby Canney
R. P. Taylor
Lafe Risner
T. W. Jones
Stanford
L. B. Greene
Letcher Byrd
Ben Buddy
Cincinnati
Buddy
Henry Lemaster
Jas. McCormick
John Cain
W. W. Gay
Rogers
Advocate
West Main Street
Government
Advocate Pub. Co
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Miss Holliday
Houn Dawg
J. H. Branner
W. P. Guthrie
Mammoth
Vanarsdell’s
Drouth Broken
County Board
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