Community Mourns John R. Thomas At 71 In Field Tragedy
John R. Thomas, 71, died at a field near the Reasor home after an apparent accident. Survived by wife, three sons including John R. Jr., and relatives in Louisville and nearby areas. Funeral held at his residence near Howard's Mill with burial in Madh Hill cemetery. The community remembers him as a devoted husband, father, and active local politician.
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John R. Thomas
Green Reasor
Thomas
Reasor
Spencer Christian Church
C. F. Thomas
Louisville
John R., Jr
Bryant
Go Free by Technicality in Local Whiskey Trial
B M Marcoffsky was acquitted in Circuit Court over whiskey selling in local option territory. Judge Young ruled the sale occurred but the local option certificate lacked county recording due to city oversight, prompting an appeal to the Court of Appeals. The case and related charges were continued pending higher court decision.
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B. M. Marcoffsky
Young
Marcoffsky
Commonwealth
O’rear
J. G. Winn
Dity
Contest Board
Court of Appeals
Marecoffsky
John A. Judy
Mr. Winn
Envelopes Addressed for Business and Social Use
Isa M. Reed on Harrison Avenue offers envelopes for business, adornments, or social purposes with reasonable prices. Advertising date noted as 11-31.
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Isa M. Reed
Harrison Avenue
Pollard-Miller Marriage Notice in Louisville Event
The willard el in Louisville announced the marriage on Friday November 17 between R Millard Pollard formerly of Mt Sterling and Susie Stofer of Harrodsburg. Pollard once co owned Mt Sterling dry goods and later ran a Harrodsburg laundry. he has many here wishing happiness. Susie Stofer is daughter of A D Stofer a prominent Mercer County farmer.
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Willard el
Louisville
Ember
R. Millard
Susie Stofer
Harrodsburg
Pollard
Mt. Sterling Dry Co
Harrods
Hter
A. D. Stofer
Mercer County
New Pavement Improves Storefront on Court Street
F. C. Duerson's store on Court Street now features a concrete pavement that enhances the block’s appearance and curb appeal for shoppers and passersby.
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F. C. Duerson
Court Street
Woman Burned By Gasoline Fire At Grassy Lick
Mrs. Jennie Taul, a respected colored resident on the Grassy Lick pike, was severely burned Friday morning while lighting clothing soaked with gasoline. She tried to throw burning clothes from the house and her garments ignited, burning from the waist up. Dr. Lockhart attended and declared her condition serious.
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Jennie Taul
Grassy Lick Pike
Dr. Lockhart
Registration Reminder for Democrats before November Vote
A local notice urges Democrats to register by Tuesday October 5 to ensure eligibility for the November election. The reminder stresses not to be deprived of voting rights.
Educators Chery and Green To Speak At Camargo
Prof H H Chery and Prof R P Green both of Bowling Green will give educational talks at the Camargo school house next Friday at 7 PM. Their remarks will be non political and the Camargo Mothers' Club will serve oysters after the addresses. All are invited to attend.
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H. H. Chery
R. P. Green
Superintendien of Public Instruction
Bowling Green
Camargo
Winchester Magistrate Benjamin Wills Dies at Home
Benjamin Wills longtime Clark county magistrate dies at his Winchester residence Friday night. He served over thirty years and was a leading figure in the Winchester community.
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Squire Benjamin Wills
Winchester
Mr. Wills
Clark County
Voters Urged to Register Tuesday in Kentucky
Attention voters. Regular registration day is Tuesday October 5. Register at your voting place to secure a certificate of registration. Four city precinct offices in Keller Greene County Court Clerk Montgomery County Kentucky open 6 am to 9 pm.
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Keller
Greene County
Montgomery County
Hurley Curtis Accepts Post at Paramount Theatre
Mr Hurley Curtis longtime employee of the Table Theatre has accepted a position with the Paramount Theatre and will supervise the moving picture machine.
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Hurley Curtis
The
Table Theatre
Paramount Theatre
Moving Picture Machine
Democrats Register Registration Day Reminder
Notices remind voters that Tuesday October fifth is Registration Day. Spring lamb and country dam at Greenwade's are mentioned in the item.
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Greenwade’s
New Kurtzman Piano Installed at Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre management reports the installation of a Kurtzman piano, described as a high quality instrument popular in the region. The purchase signals ongoing modernization of the venue’s stage equipment.
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Paramount
Paramount Theatre
Kurtzman
Reception for Rev E L Southgate Welcomed by Community
A Methodist church reception at Mrs. Chas Reis home celebrated Rev. E L Southgate and family arriving in the city. Over two hundred guests attended with pastors from other denominations, praising Dr Southgate as dearly loved in the Kentucky Conference.
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Chas. Reis
Methodist Church
E. L. Southgate
Mamie Southgate
Phillip Southgate
Mesd
Claude Paxton
Ben R. Turner
Chas. Oldham
B. F. Wyatt
John Winn
J. Y. Rogers
Brother Southgate
Jall
Dr. Southgate
Local Market Offers Wide Range of Meats and Seafood
Retailers advertise lamb pork beef brains liver sweet breads lamb fries and oysters among available meats and seafood items.
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Sanitary Meat Market
Leg Broken In Wagon Accident At Main Street
Mr. J. M. McGuire fell from a wagon on Main street near the Methodist church and broke his right leg just below the hip. He was riding in the rear with his son when the team stopped suddenly. Drs. W. R. Thompson and J. F. Lockhart cared for him and took him home on Holt avenue.
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J. M. McGuire
Main Street
McGuire
W. R. Thompson
J. F. Lockhart
Holt Avenue
Mr W S Reeves Dies After Short Illness
Mr W S Reeves died at his home Sunday afternoon after a brief illness of uremic poisoning. He had worked for the county on rebuilding the pikes. He was known as a genial man with many friends. Funeral services were held at his home Monday and he was buried in Machpelah cemetery.
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W. S. Reeves
Reeves
Pikes
Machpelah Cemetery
Local stables ship to Falmouth for half mile races
The stables of James R. Magowan, A B Setters, Ben V. Jones and Bean Brothers will be shipped to Falmouth in Pendleton county this week. They will start in races over the half mile track at that place.
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James R. Magowan
A. B. Setters
Ben V. Jones
Bean Brothers
Falmouth
Pendleton County
Home Ground Sausage Made From Home Killed Pork
Local cook crafts sausage from pork raised at home using a simple spice mix. The method highlights traditional butchers craft and self supplied meat for flavorful links.
Obituary: Mrs Nannie E Eastin Dies at 76
Mrs Nannie E Eastin died at her home Saturday September 25 1915 in the city at age 76. She was the widow of T H Eastin survived by sons Geo C Eastin of the city and Lewis Eastin of Canada. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 pm at her residence with burial in Machpelah cemetery. The Advocate extends sympathy to the family.
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Nannie E. Eastin
Eternity
Geo. C. Eastin
Lewis Eastin
Canada
E. L. Southgate
Machpelah
Morrow Wins Support At City Campaign Rally
Edwin P. Morrow Republican gubernatorial candidate spoke to about three hundred voters Monday. Former postmaster Ben W. Hall introduced him. Morrow assailed the Democratic administration and rival candidates, sparing few for opponent A O Stanley, while blasting Barksdale Hamlett. Prohibition candidate L W Pickett then spoke for about half an hour.
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Hfon
Edwin P. Morrow
Morrow
Ben W. Hall
A. O. Stanley
Barksdale Hamlett
Distinctions Visitor Ganfield to Preach at Presbyterian Church
Doctor Wm. A. Ganfield new President of Centre College Danville will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening. Friends and former students are invited to hear and meet President Ganfield on his first visit to Mr. Sterling. He is described as an attractive speaker.
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Wm. A. Ganfield
Centre College
Danville
Presbyterian Church
Ganfield
Sterling
Montjoy Appointed Deputy County Assessor
Hampton Montjoy son of Deputy Sheriff Robert Montjoy is named deputy county assessor by Assessor James T. Barnes as the county property assessment work continues.
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Hampton Montjoy
Robert Montjory
James T. Barnes
Five red shoots weigh between forty and fifty pounds
A brief note lists five red shoots with weights ranging from about 40 to 50 pounds and identifies the entity ASA BEAN.
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Asa Bean
Educational Campaign Dates for Montgomery County
A series of speaking engagements have been scheduled in Montgomery County with speakers including Dr. W. R. Thompson Prof. W. C. Jetton Rev. M. V. P. Yeaman Judge W. A. Young and others. Locations include Camargo Donaldson Sideview Johnson Station High Top Levee Lower Spencer Pey ton s Lick Grassy Lick Table Theatre and Bowling Green with officials from Western Normal School and Morehead. The event ends with a moral quip about the dregs of pleasure being pain.
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Montgomery County
Camargo
W. R Thompson
W. C. Jetton
Donaldson
W. R. Thompson
M. V. P. Yeaman
Sideview
J. W. Prewitt
Johnson Station
Clyde Darsie
WC. Jetton
High
W. A. Young
J. 8. Wilson
Levee
W. C. Hopper
Lower Spencer
W. O. Hopper
Peyton’s Lick
W. C. Hamilton
Grassy Lick
Mr. Sterling
Table Theatre
H. H. Cherry
Bowling Green
R. P. Green
Western Normal School
Morehead
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Howard’s Mill
Turday
H. L. Calhoun
Lexington
Madhh
Dawson Springs
Bassett Drug Co
R. M. Pollard
Samuel W. Greene
Louisville, Ky
Court House
Mt. Serling
Attention Democrats
Sanitary
Democrats Register
V . Dell
L. W. Pickett
Prohibition
Land & Priest
Viola Allen
S Theatre
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