Montgomery County Democrats appoint campaign chairman
Lindsay R. Douglas named Democratic Campaign Chairman for Montgomery County with a full precinct organization. The list includes ward chairs and precinct officers across First Ward through Howard's Mill along with posts at Salt, Levee, Camargo, Jeffersonville and more. Hedden returns from Lexington after tonsil surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay R. Douglas
Montgomery County
Douglas
Montgomery
Old Montgomery
John Roberts
J. C. Cooper
J. 8. Frazer
Tom Kennedy
H. B. Turner
W. A. Samuels
W. D. Burns
W. C. Clay
Am. Holland
J. C. Tipton
Norman Horton
M. B. French
James Horton
O. T. Hazelrigg
Harrison Kimball
Taxi ride tale on Broadway with rounders and rye
A fragmented verse notes a taxi rolling up Broadway and men drinking heavily. It asks who ferried them home in a taxi cab, naming Taylor Holmes and hinting at a Friday table scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Taylor Holmes
Training disabled soldiers for work program details
Instructions for discharged and disabled soldiers to obtain free vocational training are issued by O. Gilbert. Eligible soldiers, including single and married men, can receive free tuition and books, with monthly stipends of 80 dollars for singles and 115 dollars for married soldiers, plus child allowances. Berea College and Eastern State Normal School will provide the training, with cards sent through local Red Cross societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Gilbert
Red Cross
W. F P. Shaw
Kentucky
Berea College
Eastern State Normal School
Tragic Suicide of Louise Nichols Shocks Danville Society
In Danville last week Miss Louise Nichols, a member of a wealthy prominent family, was found dying in her room. A revolver on her dresser is believed to have caused a self inflicted gunshot while caught in her sleeve. Her death is mourned by a wide circle of friends in Danville and here where she spent time last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Louise Nichols
Miss Nichols
Dapville
Mary ‘Lawless
World Series Begins as Reds and Cubs Clash in Cincinnati
The World Series opens in Cincinnati with the Reds facing Chicago after both teams won their pennants. Local fans secure many tickets amid strong betting interest with Chicago slight favorite at 8 to 5. Nationwide attention and record crowds are anticipated. Head lettuce and cantaloupes sold at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Reds
United States
Laundry agency accepted for Lexington Laundry Company
S P Greenwade has accepted the agency for the Lexington Laundry Company and will call for any work on Mondays and Thursdays. His phone number is 210 and a downtown office will be secured soon. Greenwade is a hustler and is sure to run a splendid business. See his advertisement in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Greenwade
Lexington Laundry Company
South
New Series Building and Saving Association Shares Declared
A new series of the Mt. Sterling Building and Saving Association will begin soon. Persons desiring to carry stock should call the secretary at the Mt. Sterling National Bank at once and subscribe for the shares declared. Number of shares to be issued is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling Building and Saving Association
Mt. Sterling National Bank
Mrs Leo Games Dies At 70 In Sharpsburg
Mrs. Leo Games aged 70 died Saturday at 8 am at her son Elmer Berry’s home in Sharpsburg after long illness from cancer. Survived by two sons Elmer Berry of Sharpsburg and William H. Berry of Louisville, a brother J. T. Highland, and four grandchildren. A longtime Christian Church member, she supported charitable work and loved children and flowers. Funeral at Berry home in Sharpsburg Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Clyde Darsie and Rev. B. W. Trimble. burial in Machpelah Cemetery. motor cortege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Games
Elmer Berry
Sharpsburg
William H. Berry
Louisville
J. T. Highland
Machpelah
Trots On At Lexington At K T I B A Meeting
The K T I B A annual meeting in Lexington opened with a record crowd. Day Star won the two year old futurity with Natalie the Great second, both by Peter the Great. Mr. Dudley placed in heats before his horse died of heart disease in heat three. Direct Forbes, by J Malcolm Forbes line, placed third in Walnut Hall. Trots drawing big local crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Day Star
Natalie the Great
Peter the Great
Mr. Dudley
J. R. Magowan
J. Malcolm Forbes
Nat Young, Jr
Direct Forbes
Mr. Magowan
Walnut Hall
Prohibition Amendment To Be On Separate Ballots
Secretary of State James P. Lewis directs county clerks to print the prohibition amendment on separate ballots rather than the regular November ballots. After consulting Attorney General Morris, the exact language of the amendment will appear on the separate ballots rather than its substance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of
James P. Lewis
Lewis
Morris
Ice box sale moved to Locust street boarding house
The ice box once in front of the Kentucky Utilities Company on Main street was removed weeks ago to Claude Stephens boarding house on Locust street. Stephens now handles all ice sales and can accommodate country folks and others by calling on him. Rain coats at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Utilities Company
Main Street
Claude Stephens
Locust Street
Mr. Stephens
Turley land sold at private price after Saturday auction
Tract One containing 22 acres on White and Turley pikes sold by agent W H Wood to Bert Carl at a private price. Tracts Two and Three were bid to 192 and 4292.50 but rejected. Best meats offered by Vanarsdells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turley
W. H. Wood
Bert Carl
C. S. Turley
White and
Seeing Is Believing At Ragan Gay Motor Pump
An advertisement promises a unit-for-unit gasoline deal at the Ragan-Gay Motor Company pump with emphasis on visible honesty. It asserts a square deal for motorists and notes styles and shoes from J. & M. shoes and Walsh Co offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragan-Gay Motor Company
Mt Sterling Organizes Fall Racing Meet at Montgomery Track
Local business leaders form a racing association and plan a four race daily program plus trotting and exhibitions at the Montgomery County Fair Track. Meeting set for mid October to finalize date and arrangements with tickets selling soon and mutuel operations led by Mr Dundon. A tobacco corn baby show and music will accompany racing attracting a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County Fair Track
Latonia
Dundon
Montgomery County Fair
Sterling
Real Estate Transfers Between Anna Wade and Taylor Fitzpatrick
Miss Anna Wade sold her Queen and Main streets home to Taylor Fitzpatrick for 4000 dollars. Taylor Fitzpatrick then sold his Locust street property, once owned by L G Howard, to Miss Anna Wade for 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wade
Queen and
Main Streets
Taylor Fitzpatrick
Locust Street
L. G. Howard
Miss Anna Wade
Ball Band Rubber Boots at R. E. Punch Co
Ball Band rubber boots are featured at R. E. Punch and Company with highlighted prices and in-store display. Local shoppers are urged to compare styles and sizes as stock remains limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Punch & Co
Register Day Announcement Promotes October 7 Voting
The notice urges residents to vote on Tuesday October 7 between 6 AM and 9 PM at Vanarsdell's for registration. Pears for preserving is mentioned in the local notice context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanarsdell’s
Mob Violence in Omaha Ends with Hasty Lynching
A jailed Black man accused of attempted rape spurs a frenzied mob that burns the courthouse, hangs the suspect, and injures 45 to 60 as federal troops under Major General Woo restore order. Thousands back mob action, reflecting nationwide anger. Damage to property is extensive.
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Omaha City
Neb
Woo
Attending World Series Delegation Heads for Cincinnati
Messrs. Frank Wyatt Jack Bur bridge John W. Eastin and Will Ray Ratliff leave for Cincinnati to attend the World Series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Frank Wyatt
Jack Burbridge
John W. Eastin
Will Ray Ratliff
Cincinnati
Breaks Arm on Ford Cranking Incident
Norman Brockway suffers a badly broken arm after an accident while cranking a Ford machine yesterday. The report notes he is receiving care and lists general shop conditions with price and quality claims not fully detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Brockway
Ford
Cabell Purchases 112 Acres in Greenland Court Addition
C. E. B. Cabell and wife bought 112 acres from Cravens and Turpin in Greenland Court Addition for 1425 dollars. The sale was disclosed in the Read Advocate Classified ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Cabell
Cravens & Turpin
Greenland Court Addition
Boy Stunned By Live Wire Falls From Telephone Pole
George Catlett Everett eight is son of Mr and Mrs G C Everett badly injured Thursday afternoon when he fell from a telephone pole in front of Mrs J W Prewitts school after contacting a live wire. He received eight stitches for a deep gash and is recovering at home on the Owingsville pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Catlett Everett
G. ¢. Everett
J.W. Prewitt
Owingsville Pike
Civil service exam held Saturday under Boone supervision
The clerk carrier civil service examination took place Saturday with Buford R. Boone supervising. Eight applicants attended including several former service members. The only women listed were Mrs. Mary Coleman Ayres and Miss Nell Pangburn, alongside Russell Cox Ben Scott James Wyatt C T Coleman Alvin Ratliff Orville Alfrey and Robert Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford R. Boone
Mary Coleman Ayres
Nell Pangburn
Russell Cox
Ben Scott
James Wyatt
C. T. Coleman
Alvin Ratliff
Orville Alfrey
Robert Payne
Monarch Mill to Build Two Story Brick Warehouse
The Monarch Mill Company plans a two story brick warehouse at Locust and Maysville streets. It will front 100 feet on Locust and 65 on Maysville with offices on Maysville. The expansion aims to make Monarch one of the best equipped milling plants in the state. Dunlap Shoes is the exclusive agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch Mill Company
Locust and
Maysville Streets
Locust Street
Maysville Street
Maysville
Monarch
Baptist Pastor Arrives Enters Parsonage Service Set
Rev. R. C. Goldsmith, newly elected pastor, has moved into the parsonage and will lead the prayer service at 7 30 p m Wednesday. The new pastor invites a large attendance and welcomes greetings. Also note election registration and voting time on Tuesday October 7 from 6 a m to 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Goldsmith
the Baptist Church
Rumor Links Local Business Woman Marriage to Neighboring Mogul
Word circulates that a admired young businesswoman connected to Mr Sterling will wed a notable businessman from a nearby city. A local ad promotes boys' suits and overcoats at reasonable prices from R E Punch & Co with a register event set for Tuesday between 6 AM and 9 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sterling
R. E. Punch & Co
Miss Gertrude McNamara Resigns as Local Bookkeeper
Miss Gertrude McNamara resigns from her post as bookkeeper at the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company. She is succeeded by Miss Mattie Gaitskill in the local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude McNamara
The
Cumber and Telephone and Telegraph Company
Mattie Gaitskill
Taxi Rolls Broadway Scene Grows Somber At The Table
A fragmented report notes a taxi arriving on Broadway, shifting mood to somber as dinner or gathering occurs at a table on Friday, with lingering atmosphere and unclear specifics.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fourth Ward
A. A. Hazelrigg
W. P. Apperson
John Fay
J. Wells Wilker
Aaron
Jeffersonville
A. M. Bedford
W. J. Cockerham
W. F. Stewart
Alonzo May
D. B. Salyer
Spencer
Dr. Morton Faulkner
John F. Horton
W. N. Hiler
H. B. Duff
J. P. Belcher
Smithville
Jim Buchanan
W. G. Marshall
R. L. McCormick
G. D. Marshall
William McCormick
Howard’s Mill
W. E. Jones
James Mallory
Earl Markland
E. B. Quisenberry
R. Thomas
Harts
T. H. Canan
M. C. Foley
B. M. Gordon
J. F. Richardson
C. C. McDonald
Black
Roger H. Hedden
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cab
Self
Eclipse Shoes
Dunlap Shoes
Walsh’s
NEW Series Building and Saving Association
Mrs. Leo Games
Walsh Co
M. Shoes
Turley Place
Vanarsdells
John B. Stetson
R. BE. Punch & Co
Mickie
Fritz
Bredley
Walsh
Manhattan
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