Resignation of Montgomery County Tax Chief Prompts Change
Farmers welcome the resignation of M. M. Logan, chair of the State Tax Commission, amid criticism of rising assessments and farm land taxes. A Mayfield man named Gregory is rumored to replace him. The letter also laments Locust Street neglect and urges swift city council action before winter.
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Montgomery County
M. M. Logan
State Tax Commission
Gregory
Mayfield
Mr. Logan
Sampson
Logan
Trimble Suffered Fall. Receives Stitches, Rapid Recovery
Mr J Greene Trimble, oldest and wealthiest man in the community, fell a few days ago and cut his forehead needing several stitches. His condition is described as hopeful and he is recovering rapidly.
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J. Greene Trimble
Mr. Trimble
Crowder Calls 13 000 Limited Service Men
Provost Marshal General Crowder orders 13 000 white men qualified for limited service to report to camps between September 30 and October 4. Governors of 34 states and the draft executives of the District of Columbia were notified to arrange the call.
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Crowder
States
District of Columbia
War time building ban issued by county council
The Kentucky State Council of Defense is asked to act as representative to curtail non war construction. Permits required for all projects except repairs or extensions under 2500 dollars. Statements under oath, investigations, and final rulings by the State Council. Temporary allowance to complete substantial ongoing work. County Chairman A Johnson signs.
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Kentucky Council of Defense
State Councils of Defense
State Council
War Industries Board
Johnson
20 Negroes Sent to Camp Zachary Taylor Friday
Local draft board orders 20 Negroes to Camp Zachary Taylor on Friday September 27. They report at the Court House at 9 AM and depart at 4 32 PM. 24 eligible men are listed from which 20 will be selected. Also a stray steer named Red is missing from Howard's Mill farm. Information rewarded.
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Zachary Taylor
Court House
Wisher Owings
William Henry Chenault
Ode Grimey
Ben Mason
Ernest Johnson
Albert Mason
Edney Russel Smith
John Wallace Banks
Liberty Bones
Howard’s Mill
M. P. Skidmore
Navy and Marine Corps draft plan to mobilize manpower
Secretary Daniels announced a run of draft plan to supply the Navy with 15000 men monthly and the Marine Corps with 5000 monthly for four months and 1500 thereafter. Enlistees may include skilled workers, with eligible dependents spared by higher pay. Recruits must be literate citizens. Mobilization centers will be established with Cincinnati as Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee hub. Also an ad: Pony for sale by L J Rankin at Bank Street Blacksmith.
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Navy
Marine Corps
Daniels
Department
United States
Naval
Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Residence Property For Sale On Popular Street
Representation of property owners announces a desirable residence on Popular Street in a premier neighborhood with full conveniences. Price will rise within ten days unless sold. for details call or write J. W. Hedden Sr Winn Street and viewings arranged by him. Mr Harry Hunt has taken a position with Adams Express Co in this city.
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J. W. Hedden
Winn Street
Harry Hunt
Adams Express Co
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Sterling
Locust Street
Richmond Ave
Sycamore Street
West Locust Street
Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
Camp Taylor
Tom Davis
Earl Morton
Frank Reppert Bigstaff
John Wesley Brown
Edward Evans
Arthur Moore
Walter Burns
Harrison Morton Jones
Clarence Badger Crockett
William Theo
Downey
Robert McKinley Oldham
Dane Wilson
Lawless Baker
Pete, Walker
Frank Bell Young
William Bates Chenault
Mr. Farmer
Tobacco
Hoffman’s Insurance Agency
THE
Walsh Company
Gabridine Army
Washington
Walsh’s
West End
Knox & Stetson
J. & M. Shoes
Sururlalrereae
L. J. Rankin
Bank Street
the Advocate For Printing
MT. Sterling
Sam
W. T. Hunt & C—O
Mt. Sterling, Kentuct
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