Livingston Community Notes Reflect Local Talks and Wartime Sentiment
Local items report Mrs. Daniel Ponder gravely ill, visits from Dr. and Mrs. Sams, and Bill Odell planning a move back to Ganley branch. Town headlines include the pike project debate, cold weather, parish church visits, and remarks on WWI era policy with reference to President Wilson. Notables such as Uncle Dave and James Maret appear, along with minor business and travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Ponder
Mullins
Richmond
Samps Reubin
James Samms
Sams
A. J. Sams
Bill Odell
Ganley Branch
Bill
R. B Sams
Paris
A. Bilanford
Parksville
Wil Brown
Lou Argenbright
Knoxville
Bessie McClure
Mt. Verson
Leroy Cox
London
S. C. Franklin
S. C
O.k
S.C. Hellard
Mt. Vernon
Pittsburg
Wade Graves
J. A. Oliver
Winchester
Joe
U. G. Baker
Vernon
Baker
U.G
Boone-Way Man At Aransas Pass
A writer visits Port Aransas on Mustang Island with old friends from Rockcastle and Livingston. They describe the deep water channel, jetties, dredge operations, and the repaired six mile track, noting tarpon fishing and local commerce including oil transports and real estate activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dunn
Rockcastle
San Antonio
Port Aransas
Mustang Island
Hice Davis
Charlie Rice
Livingston
Joe
Jim Burrows
Lowell
Garrard County
Kentucky
Galveston
Charlie Ricedish
Jin Burrows
Joe Burrows
Tampico
Mexico
Aransas Pass
New Orleans
California
Conn Brown
Texas
Lone Star
John Watson” Brown
Jack Conn
Reelection plea from Rockcastle County Justice of the Peace
A candidate for reelection to Justice of the Peace District No 1 in Rockcastle County outlines his record on tax savings, fiscal restraint, and law enforcement. He says he opposed county extravagance, defended taxpayers, and vows to continue efforts to reduce taxes and debt if reelected, urging endorsement and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace of Magisterial
Rockcastle County
Fiscal Court
Dr. King's New Discovery and Castoria Advertisement
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as a cough and cold remedy for children and adults. It claims quick relief from croup grippe and colds and urges purchases at local druggists.
Financial Statement for Town of Mt Vernon 1916 17
The report covers Jan 8 1916 to Feb 3 1917 detailing cash balance 253.79 private license receipts 738.63 1915 16 taxes 1748.38 police fines 118.50 road improvements disbursements include speed limit boards 300 engineering 10 explosives sewer pipes 69 69 street lighting 14 months 2 2 right of way Richmond Street 25 refund on license J and Thompson salaries 141 printing 20.25 tax collection commission 86.76 Lovells Lane work 33.75 labor and hauling cleanup days 123.80 crushed stone 309.50 freight 63.00 5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treas
Forbes
Richmond Street
J & Thompson
Mt Vernon
Signal
J. W. Rider
Lovell’s Lane
Richmond St
W. J. Sparks Co
Cold remedies for the aged to hasten recovery
Aged readers are advised that early bed rest after catching a cold accelerates recovery, especially with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Resting one or two days in bed reduces the risk of the cold developing into serious diseases and shortens illness duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
For Sale or Trade Near Court House in Mt Vernon Ky
A fairly good house and 5 percent acre lot with a good yard, well, barn, coal house and orchard one mile from the courthouse on Boone Way, with a paved approach and in a graded school district outside corporate limits. Includes Storehouse used by Chas L Davis. Contact W T Davis at 22-81 Mt Vernon Ky to buy or trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Boone Way
Chas. L. Davis
W. T. Davis
Mt Vernon
Chamberlain's Tablets Advertised For Digestive Ailments
Advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for stomach liver and bowel disorders. It claims relief for heartburn indigestion and constipation and urges readers to try the product.
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Serge
Sutton & McBee
Mit
Vernon, Ky
G W. Murphy
Ward
Id Jackson
Louisville
Louisville Tin & Stove Co
Dave
G. A. Cook
Grant Helton
LaFoliette
Tenn
C. E Rice
Ravena
James Maret
J. M
Dixie
Gauley
Gunley Mountain
Parker's Creek
Laurel County
G. D. Cook
Rev Baker
Christian Church
Henry Mahaffey
Florida
Fred Mullins
Mullins Station
Albert Hamlin
McKee
Germany
United States
Willson
Johnie Baker
Scaggs Creek
L. L. Payne
Tennessee
Hall
4Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Neers
Aran Sas Pass
J. H. McCarthy
Butte
Montana
M. E. Harrison
Columbus
Fletcher
Financial Statement
W. M. Poynter
Janor ‘Ees
Telepaovone Services
Fred L. Durham
Castoria
M. J. Milier
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