28 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Mount Vernon Signal
Location
Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
1
John F. Pigg announces candidacy for Kentucky House from Laurel and Rockcastle counties. His platform calls for tax reform and assessment consolidation, repealing dog license law, reapportionment, education funding, road construction, bank deposit tax for roads, women’s status, and temperance enforcement.
Local residents report visits by Mrs Bader and Grant family from Laurel County and Prof Fred Smith with the Brodhead Band. The community extends condolences to Mrs Hysinger after Henry Hysinger’s death in New Mexico and return of his remains to Oak Hill cemetery. Various residents travel for work, dental duties, and church events as Rev. Rogers begins at the Christian Church with three sermons. A display window collapse at A. E Albright’s shop caused damage but no injuries.
A long form candidate statement from a Rockcastle County Republican announcing a run for County Judge in the upcoming August Primary. The speaker notes eleven years of public service, pledges to fight crime, support suffrage for women, pursue prudent public spending, and reform county finances while remaining courteous to rivals.
A Republican candidate in Rockcastle County announces for the office of County Court Clerk ahead of the August 6, 1921 primary. He urges voters to judge him by his work and asks for support from both men and women.
The first Lyceum course program will be held at the school building next Saturday evening January 29. The Marie Hesson company performs with charm and vivacity, offering finish and exactness. A rare evening for all. Mr and Mrs K J McKinney were in Mt Vernon Saturday.
All persons with claims against the estate of R G Murray deceased must prove them under statutes and file with G S Griffin Master Commissioner of the Rockcastle Circuit Court on February 5 1921 at the law office of C C Williams Mt Vernon Kentucky This January 19 1921 T J Niceley Clerk Rockcastle Circuit Court
John and Henry Poynter bought the John Kirby tract from Kirby heirs for 1950. Measles epidemic noted in the area. Infant Hays died on the 21st, others visited or attended church and prayer services. Community members, including Bullocks and Kirbys, share greetings and health updates amid sickness.
Livingston residents host visitors from Richmond Mt Vernon and London. Local health and railroad figures travel, with townsfolk noting weather changes and upcoming Republican primary activity signaling busy times ahead.
A Rockcastle County Republican candidate announces for magistrate of the 4th district covering Crooked Creek Red Hill and Livingston precincts. He pledges honesty sober conduct and strict enforcement of laws if elected and asks voters for support before August 6 1921.
Farmers have mostly sold their tobacco and are not cheerfully counting proceeds. The report mentions several illnesses, a move back to town by the Hurst family, and property sales with plans to move to Sapulpa Oklahoma. Diphtheria claims a small child’s life while Sunday school efforts persist despite cold, with community members visiting relatives and attending weddings.
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