Stone Defeats Greek in Footwear Row and Rematch Set
Jack Stone defeated Gus Kavaras known as the Greek Lion in a three fall wrestling match at the iabb Opera House last Wednesday night. The Greek won the first fall after 29 minutes. Stone took the second after 16 minutes with a toe hold ruling. A footwear dispute led to the Greek wearing shoes by audience vote but he later forfeited to wrestle barefoot for a $200 charity challenge, with a rematch ordered for next Wednesday.
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Jack Stone
Stone
Lexington Herald
Jack Haley
Lexington
Harvey Willoughby
Willougby
Winchester resident Hood Smith injured by switch train
Mr. J. Hood Smith a prominent Winchester citizen and brother of R. M. Smith was hurt but not seriously when struck by a switch train at Winchester last Thursday.
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J. Hood Smith
Winchester
R. M. Smith
Sunday School Picnic Planned by Baptist Church
The Baptist Church Sunday School plans a picnic on Wednesday September 2. They will depart from the church around 9 o clock with rigs provided for travelers. All Sunday School members and the congregation are urged to attend.
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of the Baptist Chuch
For Rent Brick House Near County High School
Six room brick house on Holt Avenue near County High School with sleeping porch stable garden and large lot. Also piano for sale by R. F. Greene.
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Holt Avenue
County High School
R. F. Greene
Tobacco sticks offered by McCormick Lumber Co
McCormick Lumber Co advertises tobacco sticks for sale. The notice emphasizes availability through the local lumber yard and nearby suppliers, highlighting their product line and contact details for buyers.
Christian Life Ends Mrs. Z. T. Young Dies After Illness
Mrs. Z Taylor Young, longtime city resident and charity organizer, died Monday from acute Brights disease after residing in Morehead with her son Judge Will A. Young. She leaves three sons Alice W. Young Will A. Young and Z Taylor Young. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Christian church with burial in Machpelah Cemetery.
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Z. T. Young
Baptist ladies host final silver tea for parsonage fund
The last of the Baptist church ladies teas will be at Mrs. Cynthia Reed's home Friday evening. It is the tenth tea and proceeds will be used toward the parsonage fund. The events have been enjoyable for attendees.
Position Wanted by a Young Lady as stenographer or bookkeeper
Young woman seeks work as stenographer or bookkeeper and offers to provide references. Apply to Advocate Pub. Co.
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Advocate Pub. Co
Notice to creditors in estate of Jacob F. Trumbo
All persons with claims against the estate of the late Jacob F. Trumbo must present them proven to attorney W. B. White. Debtors are asked to call and settle promptly. Mrs. Mary F. Trumbo is the executrix.
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Jacob F. Trumbo
W. B. White
Mary F. Trumbo
Edison’s Diamond Disc Phonograph Achieves New Tone Quality
After thirty five years of work Edison announces the Diamond Disc Phonograph with a tone quality surpassing any previously achieved by other makers. The development marks a milestone in sound reproduction and showcases Edison’s enduring innovation in phonograph technology.
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Mr. Edison
Thief Arrested in Harrison Avenue Burglary Case
Police traced a theft at Mr. B. F. Pollard's Harrison avenue home two months earlier. A bartender reported a suspect selling a $2.50 gold piece for 50 cents, leading to Bert Black's arrest after officers recovered most of the coins. He is held for the grand jury.
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B. F. Pollard
Harrison Avenue
Millard Gibons
Gibbons & Carter
Tipton
For tobacco sticks go to Mc Cormick Lumber Co.
Mc Cormick Lumber Co advertises tobacco sticks available at its location. Readership is directed to purchase supplies from the store for tobacco handling needs.
Judge McKee Displays Record Bean Grow in Kentucky
In Missouri last year Judge H. Clay McKee viewed a 36 inch bean. He planted seed this year and grew a 40 inch bean. The specimen is on display in the window of the Advocate Publishing Company.
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Missouri
H. Clay McKee
Moonshine Still Raided on Crooks' Branch County
Deputy Collector Wells and Deputy Marshal Eubank raided a Crooks' Branch moonshine operation run by Ben Belamy. The operator escaped with the still, but about 500 gallons of beer were destroyed.
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Crooks
Ben Belamy
Wells
Eubank
Obituary of Joseph Myers of Owingsville Ky 1840 1914
Joseph Myers died in Owingsville Kentucky on August 24 1914. He was born June 9 1840 and married Mary D Evans January 29 1863. Nine children born to the union five survive with widow. Surviving children are Jeff Myers Jessie Gray Bath county Oscar Conyers Thomas Conyers and Emery Boggs. He joined the Christian church at about nineteen and helped rejoin Owingsville Christian church weeks before death. He lived honestly and faced illness with Christian faith and patience.
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Joseph Myers
Owingsville
Mary D. Evans
Jeff Myers
Jesse Gray
Williamsburg
Ohio
Oscar Conyers
Thomas Conyers
Bath County
Emery Boggs
Rocky Ford, Cole
Joe Myers
Christian Church
Fine Young Tree Bears Remarkable Peach Yield
Mr John Cline harvested a half bushel of peaches from a two year old tree. The tree and several others were bought from Winfield Nursery Co of Winfield Kansas. Given the tree's age the yield is considered remarkable.
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John Cline
Winfield Nursery Co
Winfield
Kansas
Open Air Meetings Close After Two Months of Sundays
The open air union services in the Court House yard end after two months of Sunday evenings. Attendance was strong and ministers feel notable good has been accomplished. Rev Clyde Darsie thanked Jno Richardson for courtesies shown to speakers and the public. Rev J S Wilson of the Baptist church delivered a strong temperance address to conclude the series.
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Court House Yard
Clyde Darsie
Jno
F. Richardson
J. S. Wilson
The
Baptist Church
For Sale One Smith Premier Typewriter and Piano
Classified item listing from R. F. Greene offering a Smith Premier Typewriter No 2 and a piano for sale. Includes a contact reference and a brief description of condition.
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Smith Premier
R. F. Greene
Lexingtons Great Trots Event Preview and Contenders
Experts predict the year’s premier races at Lexington’s Great Trots from October 5 to 15, featuring the Futurity and Walnut Hall Cup. Lassie McGregor faces Bonington in the Cup, while William 2:00 leads a strong field including Evelyn W. 2:00%, Ess H. Kay 2:00%, Flower Direct 2:01%, and Don Dens more 2:02% among others.
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Lexington
Tennessee
Lassie McGregor
Bonington
William
Evelyn W
Ess H. Kay
Flower Direct
Frank Bogash, Jr
Earl Jr
Braden Direct
Walter Cochato
Directum I
Don Densmore
Hal B. Jr
McCormick Lumber Co Sells Tobacco Sticks
McCormick Lumber Co lists tobacco sticks for sale. The notice mentions quantity and item description with no further details.
Montgomery County Election Board Names Three Members
Joe M. Henry a Democrat and Chas G Panburn a Republican are named election commissioners of Montgomery County joining Sheriff Howell to form the County Election Board.
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Joe M. Henry
Chas. G. Panburn
Montgomery County
Howell
County Election Board
Mrs. R. G. Stoner Purchases Franklin Touring Car
Mrs. R. G. Stoner has purchased a new Franklin touring car. It is the first Franklin owned in this section and is receiving much favorable comment.
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R. G. Stoner
Franklin
Mt Sterling Promotes Meritol Goods In Local Drive
Mt Sterling Drug Co local agents announce a campaign for Meritol line products from the American Drug and Press Association. The town, described as a mighty good town, is urged to demand Meritol goods guaranteed in every way.
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Mt. Sterling
American Drug and Press Association
Meritol
Mt. Sterling Drug Co
Ice Cream Supper Hosted by Corinth Church Ladies
The Corinth church ladies announce an ice cream supper on Saturday night September 7 with public invitation. Proceeds benefit church activities and community fellowship.
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Ladies of Corinth Church
War Office updates from front and home fronts in Europe
The French War Office releases a long review of operations in Belgium and along the Franco Belgian front with guarded optimism about Allied resistance. Paris defenses are being strengthened as a possible investment looms, while Antwerp reports a Gen Pau victory near Peronnes. Queen Elizabeth and children reach England. Washington notes talk of moving government to Bordeaux. Great Britain opposes U S plans to buy German liners. Hong Kong port reports Germans and Austrians being removed from ships bound to war zones. Moratorium in Britain extended. A Japanese destroyer near Tsing Tau shelled by a German gunboat after grounding. Germany and Britain accept the first US censorship proposal for wireless in Europe.
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French War Office
Belgium
City School to Open Sept. 7 In This City
The City Graded and High School will open Monday September 7 and all students are urged to attend. Superintendent W O Hopper and Principal W C Jetton are in town, with remaining faculty arriving this week. Kathryn Appleton of Lexington will replace Leila Harris as mathematics instructor. Appleton, a Hamilton Tran sylvania graduate, studied at the University of Chicago. Attendance is expected to be record-breaking and students are advised not to buy books yet due to possible changes.
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W. O. Hopper
W. C. Jetton
Kathryn Appleton
Lexington
Leila Harris
Appleton
Hamilton
Transylvania University
University of Chicago
Death of Miss Lucy A. Winn in Winchester
Miss Lucy A. Winn, 75, died Monday evening at a Winchester boarding house after a brief illness. She was buried in Winchester cemetery after a short service. She was the last survivor of Judge William H. Winn’s full siblings and lived with his family in this city. She was a Baptist church member and known as a devout Christian. She is survived by the children of her three deceased brothers and two half sisters.
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Lucy A. Winn
Powell
Winchester
Miss Winn
William H. Winn
Judge Winn
The
Baptist Church
Oldham Sells Interest in Carlisle Dry Goods Firm
Mayor C. K. Oldham has sold his stake in the firm of R. C. and C. K. Oldham at Carlisle to his partner R. C. Oldham. The operation involves one of Carlisle's leading dry goods concerns with strong patronage.
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C. K. Oldham
R. C. and
Carlisle
R. C. Oldham
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McCormick Lumber Co
Son
Morehead
Edison
Bryan & Robinson Jewelers
County Election Commission
Paris
Antwerp
Pau
Peronnes
Elizabeth
England
Washington
France
Bordeaux
Great Britain
United States
Honolulu
Hong Kong
Tsing -Tau
China
Germany
Europe
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