New Management for Baumont Hotel at Mt. Sterling
Dr. and Mrs. G W Grimes have leased the Baumont hotel at Mt. Sterling and left to take charge of the property. Dr Grimes will also establish an up to date medical office here. He is a Louisville Medical College and Polyclinic of New York graduate and has served as county Health Officer and as president of the Nicholas County Medical Society. The couple bring many friends and good wishes from here. The editors express welcome and confidence they will find the city one of the five smallest in the state worth knowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Advocate
Baumont
G. W. Grimes
Mt. Sterling
Nicholas County Medical Society
Grimes
Elks Name Hazelrigg District Deputy in Kentucky
Grand Exalted Ruler John P. Sullivan announced appointments for the coming Grand Lodge year. Kentucky selections include W. H. Albritton of Mayfield for the western division and Judge A. A. Hazelrigg for the eastern division. Hazelrigg is praised as an expert lodge man and many friends celebrate the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Sullivan
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Kentucky
W. H. Albritton
Mayfield
A. A. Hazelrige
Judge Hazelrige
Christian Church to Add School Rooms and Baptism Dressing Area
Joe W. Langston has won the contract to erect an addition to the Christian church. The two story project will provide a Sunday school room, baptistry dressing room, and classrooms. McCormick Lumber Co will furnish lumber, G H Strother brick, Ed L William tin and galvanized iron work, Chenault & Crerar plumbing. Total cost exceeds $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe W. Langston
Christian Church
McCormick Lumber Co
G. EH. Strother
Ed. L. William
Chenault & Crcar
Lost watch chain with gold piece attached
Lost in unknown area a gold watch chain with a $2.50 gold piece attached. Reward to be returned to R. L. Vanarsd cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Vanarsd
Mt. Sterling Man Kin of Lord Baltimore Heirs Claim
Charley Humphries of Mt Sterling asserts he is heir to a Baltimore estate worth 20 million dollars. He says Lord Baltimore was his great great grandfather and that his father and brothers have lawyers in Baltimore proving the claim. The estate covers 6000 acres leased for 99 years, now expired, with heirs arguing it belongs to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland City
Charley Humphries
Baltimore
Humphries
Lord Baltimore
Horse Killed on Railroad Near Reservoir
A bay horse owned by Arch White of Spring street was found dead under a railroad trestle near the reservoir after escaping from a barn. The animal wandered onto the tracks, became entangled, and fell into the water. Railroad workers removed and buried the horse Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch White
Spring Street
Albert O. Winner Captures $600 Pacing Event at State Fair
Albert O. Winner owned by P L Hensley of this city won the $600 pacing stake at the State Fair last week. The Courier-Journal lauds his speed saying he showed remarkable finish in the final heats and burst of speed that carried him to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert O
P. L. Hensley
The
Courier-Journal
Dan Patch
Fall Opening of Millinery Display at Roberts & Mastin
The store announces a two day opening on September 26 and 27 featuring the newest and most fashionable millinery designs. Customers are invited to view the display and shop the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts & Mastin
Jury affirms Henry will in probate case
After brief deliberation the jury ruled the contested document was the last will and testament of J. W. Henry, deceased. The decedent’s real and personal property was at stake between the will’s executors and his son J. E. Henry, with Prewitt, Senff, Lewis Apperson representing the propounders and Winn and Turner for the contestant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
J. W. Henry
J. E. Henry
Prewitt & Senff
Lewis Apperson
J. G. Winn
C. C. Turner
Prentice O Rear to Wed Prominent Virginia Girl
Mr and Mrs J F Bullitt of Big Stone Gap Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to Prentice O Rear son of Judge E C O Rear. Miss Bullitt was maid of honor at the recent wedding of Miss Helen O Rear and Ensign Caswell Sanfley. The announcement is of special interest here where Mr O Rear has many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bullitt
Big Stone Gap
Margaret
Prentice O’rear
E. C. O’rear
Miss Bullitt
Helen O’rear
Ensign Caswell Sanfley
O’rear
Anderson Will Case Heard in Clark County at Winchester
The Montgomery county will case of Alex Anderson is in progress at Winchester. It began Monday and promises a bitter contest. Attorneys Prewitt and Senff, R. A. Chiles, and Lewis Apperson of this city comprise the counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Clark County
Alex. Anderson
Montgomery County
Winchester
Prewitt & Senff
R. A. Chiles
Lewis Apperson
Sale of Fine Mares to Minden Buyer
Mr. R. B. Young of this city sold to C. M. Hutton of Minden Louisiana two fine three year old mares named Fannie Holman and Bourbon Princess both by Bourbon Chief. The mares are described as excellent and the price paid was private but considered good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Young
C. M. Hutton
Minden
Fannie Holman
Bourbon Princess
Bourbon Chief
Livery Business Fails to Sell at Auction
Horton and Wade fail to sell their livery business at public auction last Saturday. The owners will continue to operate at the same stand and invite friends to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton & Wade
Best beef pork lamb and veal at Vanarsdell's
Vanarsdell's markets a selection of the top meats including beef pork lamb and veal with a focus on quality cuts for home cooks and dining rooms alike. Local shoppers are invited to compare marbling tenderness and price across available options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanarsdell’s
Four Thousand Cattle Marketed in brisk sale at Fayette County
About 4,000 cattle were on the market with roughly 1,000 sold on Saturday as buyers crowded the pens. Prices ranged from 3 to 5 cents for cattle, with bulk around 4.75 dollars, and notable sales include 40 1,000 pound steers at 4.75 and 32 700 pound steers at 4.30. Ohio buyers and locals reported prices higher than elsewhere in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Fayette County
Wiley Stone
A. S. Hart
Ben Stafford
Turley Bridgeforth
Jas. Naper
Wm. McKinney
I. W. Wagers
Richmond
Carl Trimble
H. Downer
Mike Lykins
Rice Bros
Sullivan
Bridgeforth & Turley
Paris
Trimble
Ben Murphy
F. A. Ecton
Clark County
Chas. Rose
Wmn
Whaley
A. L. Kerns
Carlisle
Sam Wheeler
Marion Dunn
Lexington
A. Skidmore
W. E. Little
John Deboard
Mason Dunn
Geo. Halsey
Joe Hisle
Henry Lemastre
Edsel Clark
Bourbon County
Ollie Snedegar
Fred McCormack
Henry Hall
New Millinery Opening by Mrs Fannie Wilson Stephenson
Mrs Fannie Wilson Stephenson invites the public to an opening showcasing latest millinery designs. Event runs Friday and Saturday September 22nd and 23rd with new styles and a complete stock emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Wilson Stephenson
Forty sixth Kentucky Sunday School Convention Planned
Plans unfold for the Forty sixth Annual Kentucky Sunday School Association Convention to be held in Louisville October 19 to 22 with Prof. E. O. Excell directing music and A. W. Roper as pianist. Delegates, pastors, superintendents, and teachers from throughout the state expected. Miss Mary Wilson to recount the San Francisco convention. Address 7122 Louisville Trust Building for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Sunday School Association
E. O. Excell
Chicago
A. W. Roper
Washington
San Francisco
Kentucky
Geo. A. Joplin
Louisville
Witer
Louisville Trust Building
Mary Wilson
Maysville
Ashland
Nannie Lee Frayser
Madeline Reager
Tuston Quin
Fall Styles at Stacy Adams and Walk-Over Shoes
Punch Graves promotes home grown vegetables and Greenwacde's offerings featuring Stacy Adams and Walk-Over Shoes for fall fashion and local produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy Adams
Punch & Graves
Greenwacde’s
Montgomery County Election Officers Named by Commissioners
At a Montgomery county meeting of Election Commissioners last Tuesday, officers for the October registration and November election were selected. Wards list judges clerks and sheriffs including G. E. Coons J. H. Wood B. J. McDonald Joe A. Stephens and others across many communities such as Jeffersonville Camargo and Smithville with names like Vincent Vance A. W. Ficklin and Tar well Burns among the choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Court House
G. E. Coons
J. H. Wood
B. J. McDonald
Joe A. Stephens
C. C. Schooler
Harry Campbell
C. F. Thomas
W. C. Moore
Robt McCarty
E. W. Stockton
T. W. Fitzpatrick
Henry Botts
Frank Gibbons
L. G. Howard
C. T. Coleman
A. M. Cline
Aaron
Will Howell
Mike Howard
Ernest Gillispie
J. M. Adamson
Raymond Knox
Simpson Garrett
Jeffersonville
Vincent Vance
Judgne
A. W. Ficklin
J. D. Stephens
E. H. Greer
Camargo
R. M. Bridgeforth
Campbell Gibson
Ed Ensor
P. R. Cockrell
Harts
A. S. Bridges
KE. J. Shackelford
H. C. Ficklin
J. R. Crooks
New Meat and Grocery Store Opens at Queen and Locust
Mr. S. E. Kelly will manage the new meat and grocery shop on the Queen Locust corner known as S. E. Kelly & Co. It offers fresh and cured meats and a full grocery line. Kelly, son of the late M. S. Kelly, is described as popular and capable. Pumps and oxfords advertised at 2.50 reduced to 1.08 by The Shoe Man J. H. Braner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Kelly
Queen and Locust Streets
S. E. Kelly & Co
Kelly
M. S. Kelly
J. H. Braner
Att
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Baumont Hotel
A. A. Hazelrigg
Ww, K.,. Hae
Albert O. Winner
Ruger Ks
Virginia
QO. B. Swetnam
Wilbur, Ky
R. L. Rateliff
Pulaski Horse & Mule Co
Pulaski, Tenn
Heard Armstrong
Pennsylvania
aLleas
Watilliam A
Burnett
Louisville, KY
Owl
Montgomery County Election Officers
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