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Newspaper
Mount Vernon Signal
Location
Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
3
A short line notes railroad reference and schedule codes for the Mt Vernon area. It lists the South Louisville and Nashville Railroad connections with time stamps and an agent Jas. LanpruM, plus a phone number and post office entry mention as second class mail matter.
Friz Kruger and Victor Tate appear on the sick list. Elizabeth Furnish suffers mem branous croup. Numerous locals report visits, recoveries, and travels between Livingston Paris London and Louisville. Business, church, and social updates include banking, construction, education, and holiday gatherings with many named individuals and places.
Mrs Henry Smith of Orlando visited Dr Laswll and Mrs W A B Davis this week. Neal Parrett the contractor is busy on Miller store houses. Dr D B Southard from Stanford visited Uncle Nelse Griffin who has been seriously ill. Mrs W J Sparks Cleo W Brown and Miss Matt Williams host Women’s Club social at Masonic Hall this evening December 6.
Arrangements have been made for a week's special services at the Presbyterian Church of Livingston starting next Monday evening. The first address will be on Patriotism and Unity in the Lord's Work, with the pastor delivering a practical subject each night. All are invited.
Mat Green of Madison to Ida Mullins of Rockcastle. E D Vance of Laurel to Eudccie Kincer of Rockcastle. Leslie Allen of Rockcastle to Effie Hale of same. J J Cash of Rockcastle to Flora Thompson of Rockcastle. James Mullins of Rockcastle to Lena Owens of Orlando Allen Hiatt of Rockcastle to Alice G Brown.
A 17 year old left Kentucky with his father’s family for southern Texas last Tuesday, December 3, 1872, stayed several years, then returned to his birthplace and settled in Mt Vernon in August 1877 near the railroad.
Sutton & McBee advertise thirty day discounts on guaranteed clothing for men women and children with new stock and fitted spectacles at Franklin's shop. The note also mentions Little Stella Baker from the graded school whooping cough.
Admission ten cents. Citizens commend the Langdon Memorial School under Miss Rose McCord. Letters exchange praises between local supporters and East coast promoters, highlighting the program at the Graded School.
A musical program will be held at the Graded School on Friday evening December 13. The pupils show splendid progress in music and admission is given at a modest price. Prof. Hockenbury from London, teaching at the Graded School, is arranging an artistic program which has drawn praise for its quality.
Thanksgiving at Louisville includes Miss McCord Miss Clarkson Miss Robertson and Miss Forbes visiting or hosting. Christine McFerron remains at home due to her mother's illness. Bible test high honors go to John Albright Emma Pencil Minerva Pencil Vesta Cornett and Lizzie Morris. Mikes Place on First Street offers drop meals and fine candies.
A fragment notes a mule incident injuring Ol Cull with a jug fracture and mentions visiting Mikes Place for Christmas candies and assorted groceries. It also references supply delays, scarce cars, and a half bushel cob pipe item. The Royal Arch chapter plans a called meeting at Mt Vernon Hall on Monday December 16 at 2 pm with a banquet invite. A turkey trot in Cuero Texas on November 26 features 18 000 gobblers led by brass bands and Texas officials with feather pickers at the slaughter pens.
The longtime L and N R R Co track walker Uncle John Fiyuo died at his home after a prolonged illness. Born in Ireland in 1845 he served forty years with the railroad and walked thousands of miles in his duties. He was laid to rest near the Baptist Church cemetery.
A longtime track walker known as Uncle John died leaving a widow Aunt Mary and six children. Over 32 years he walked 144 905 miles keeping rails and bolts in order earning about 14 600 dollars. He died a devoted Catholic and was a beloved town figure with many friends.
A mournful notice recalls the death of little Martha and a mother’s farewell to her children. The passage speaks of meeting in heaven, remaining faith, and the family’s loss with Bettie Griffin listed as the adv.
New line of belts for men and boys offered at Fish's clothing store located at 25 and sec. Fish's guarantees quality with clothes every customer will be proud to wear and value for money.
Wanted ad seeks an industrious man to represent a major home remedies and spice manufacturer in Rockcastle and nearby counties. Offers large profits and permanent position with suitable conveyance. contact The American Remedy Co. in Lincoln Ohio.
A memorial notice recalls Martha aged nine who died October 14, 1912 after illness. The family mourns her passing at home and mentions interment at Hewett’s graveyard with aunt Lucy.
The ad quotes Thos. E. Williams of Middleboro Kentucky saying two years of constipation were relieved after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. It notes the product is for sale by Chas. C. Davis.
One look and try on will convince you that Fish's Guaranteed Clothes are the clothes for you. Miss Clyde Watson of Bedhead was with Mr and Mrs. F. L. Durham between trains Sunday. Make yourself a present of one of these big wide bill winter Caps at Fish's, 25c, 56c and $1. Some swell styles and patterns. Every family has need of a good reliable liniment. For sprains bruises soreness and rheumatic pains there is none better than Chamberlain's. Sold by Chas. C. Davis.
The Great American Magazine of Fun named Biff launches plans for nationwide reach. Dayton Ohio publisher invites readers to subscribe for fifty cents a year, touting extensive illustrations and a cheerful yearlong appeal.
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