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Newspaper
Mount Vernon Signal
Location
Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
3
A compact timetable notice for the Lousvice and NasHouce Railroad Co lists routes 22 north 24 north 23 south with times 4 pm 3 53 and 11 43 am. The document includes agent Jas Lanproum and a Mt Vernon Kentucky postmark noting second class matter status.
W J Owens came up from Brod head Sunday. Louis Cooper from Line Creek on Wednesday. Mrs Maggie Nells of Casey county visited Mrs Sam Cox last week. John Robins attended a burial for his brother Walter Wednesday. Mrs A B Furnish and son Ben Wanzer to arrive in Mt Vernon Sunday week. W T Taylor from Quail section called on business yesterday. Judge G M Ballard and others from the county attended Berea Commencement Wednesday. Miss Ruth Mollins and her brother Everette visited relatives at Withers. Dr A G Lovell moved his office to Main Street. Capt W K R Dilon campaigned for Senator Joe F Bosworth Saturday. Rev D Edgar Allen expected back today from Camden and Tennessee. Fred Mullins, Postmaster, met local leaders and passed through Withers en route home from Level Green.
Fish is building a residence on Lovell s Lane for rent. The Mt Vernon Power Cos pa t is a first class up to date outfit. Charley Coffey of the Langford Station community had a fine horse to die of colic. We have repairs for McCormick and Deering and can furnish repairs for any mower. Mrs W H Cox who has been sick for three weeks shows a slight improvement. Stockholders meeting at the Mt Vernon Fair Ground Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. Locust is the main street in Sparks Davis addition from Quarry street west to Somerset road opposite Fair Ground. Walter Robins family mourns loss of their first born a fine boy. Senator Joel Bosworth will spend next week in Ackcastle speaking at various points. Anyone holding claims against the estate of John Cherry will present to J T sos Cherry Executor May 22 31 Crab Orchard Ky. George Farmer killed by fall of slate in a mine at LaFollette Tenn buried here last Saturday. He leaves a wife and child plus siblings.
J M Craiz prepared yesterday to begin sidewalks along his West Main property. Ed Fletcher’s and Louis Cooper’s homes lie nearby as a plate of lower teeth is found between them. Logans Harper, charged with shooting into John Shutts' house, is held on a 300 bond.
The article notes rain aiding truck and farm crops after a dry year, expects a heavy crop, and mentions public notices about claims against the state of W L Sowder due by June 22 1914. It also records a murder reward in Rockcastle County and a call for Gov McCreary to offer a matching reward.
A two day outing from Mount Vernon offers round trip railroad fare of 4.35 and Cave Hotel rooms with board and cave trips totaling 9.85. Special coach on the regular train departs at 3.53 am.
Coughs and colds weaken the system with loss of weight and appetite. Get a bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery. the first dose helps and it’s praised as the best medicine for stubborn coughs throat and lung troubles. A testimonial from Muscatine Ala praises its life saving effect for a wife. Safe for children and sold everywhere.
Ruth Cameron writes of operators under heavy surveillance and constant calling, noting nervous breakdowns from confining work. Abusive remarks from supervisors label them as chumps and idiots, while operators rarely may answer back.
The notice section includes an ad for Texas Wonder kidney cure by Dr E W Hall from St Louis and a county education bid call for building Sub District 6 7 and 30 schools due June 15 1914 with bond terms and specifications. Also reports Graded School year end awards and staff, plus Baptist Summer Assembly plans at Georgetown Kentucky July 6 10 1914 with speakers and activities.
Police pursue clues in a puzzling killing of a peddler found near Eastmount three weeks ago. Descriptions note a man about five seven and a half, 145 to 150 pounds, blue serge coat, khaki trousers, elkhide boots, black hair and eyes, small mustache, with a white handkerchief embroidered L. Suspects include possible double. license under Lincoln county peddler's endorsement found at court house. Detectives pressed for identification and motive.
A patent medicine notice promises quick relief from fatigue indigestion and constipation using Herb ine. The first dose reportedly improves condition and a few doses restore vigor. Price 50 cents. Sold by John Robins Brodhead.
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