Local poet impression recalled amid Bryan era salvos
A letter recalls a Livingston friend posing as a genuine poet by reciting Bryan speeches verbatim to mimic originality. The note contrasts such memorization with real poets Milton and Longfellow, amid rural talk of free silver and election fervor.
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Livingston Las
Milton
Bill Owens
Longfellow
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Bryans
Kate Debord
Level Green
Eila Car
Methodist Church
A.B Petors
W. A. Carson
G B.lawrence
Lahman
Gum Sulphur
A. B Potort
A. M. Hiatt
John Robins
Presbyterian Hoard
W. J Haggard
W.P. Rigsby
Waler Robins
Mildred
Crab Orchard
Alma
Flora Penning
Hubert Griffin
Igo Coe
Ora Frith
Fila Carson
Tragic Death Investigated After Local Man Found
Henry Beaty, son in law of Mr and Mrs John Riddle, was found about thirty miles from his Science Hill home after riding a freight line for Flat Rock. He may have been attacked or robbed, with foul play suspected. His widow and several relatives survive. The Riddles left for Science Hill and others followed as investigators probe the death.
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Nesday
Detroit
Louisville
Chicago
Henry Beaty
Jobn Riddle
Flat Rock
Hom
John Riddle
Science Hill
Joe Riddle
C. T
Ben Riddle
Change of Voting Precinct East Mt Vernon Decree
The Court under Kentucky law orders moving the Mille square block into East Mt Vernon precinct and establishes a new West Mt Vernon voting booth at the fairgrounds. Official notes: G. M. Ballard J.R CC and S. F. Bowman attest.
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East
West Mt. Vernon
Sui
Mille Square
Church Street
Old Main Street
Town Hill Pike
Main Street
East Mt. Vernon
West Mt Vernon
G. M. Ballard
J.R CC
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim
Claim that catarrhal deafness is curable only by a constitutional remedy. The advertisement asserts the condition stems from mucous tube inflammation and promises to pay $100 for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Circulars free. price 75 cents. E. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
E. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Rockcastle Circuit Court Sale and Funeral Notices
A Rockcastle Circuit Court sale is set for June 25 1917 at Mt Vernon to satisfy debt on land and a brown mare mule. The notice also includes a lengthy obituary for N Lied Maret son of James Maret detailing his death from pneumonia and a reverent funeral address.
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Lied N. Maret
James Maret
Israel
Rev. T. Young
Har
Farmers Record Unusual May Cold Hampering Growth
The report notes unusually cold wet weather across Kentucky through May delaying planting and reducing crop yields. Farmers report larger corn acreage but poor wheat and tobacco stands, with oats, rye, barley, and other crops showing mixed conditions. Despite widespread crop setbacks, farmers push to increase soybeans, cowpeas, and garden production while seeking seasonable warmth.
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Burles Tobacco
Navy
Kentucky
Rockcastle Circuit Court Auction of 80 Acre Farm in 1917
The Rockcastle Circuit Court orders a public sale on Monday June 23 1917 from 9 to 4 to liquidate an 80 acre tract along Negro Creek in Rockcastle County Kentucky. The property includes barn and wheat area with a 750 dollar minimum bid and requires bond with approved surety and payment of costs and interest from April 4 1914. Bidders must meet terms promptly.
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Coal Company
J. W. Chasteen
Blanton
M. C. Saylor
Rockcastle
Court House
Mt. Vernon
Said County
Rockcastle County
Kentucky
Judgment Effect Described by Master Commissioner Griffin
Bidners G. S. Griffin serves as Master Commissioner detailing the effect of a judgment. The notice outlines procedural steps and the authority of the court in enforcing the ruling.
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MT. Ernon
Edgar S. Albright
Kentucky Press Association
W. H. Krueger
Cam Mullins
Mt.Vernon
J. N. Griffin
Spiro
E R. Gentry
E. B. Thompson
Tip Langford
L. G. Clark
Orlando
J. B. Cummins
S. F. Bowman
James Proctor
Tlittle
Tom Taylor
Mt Vernon
Logue Sowder
G. W. Decker
Cedarville
Southards
Pine Hill
Frank Mullins
R. B. Shephard
Johnetta
J. L. Arnold
Livingston
Jas, Winstead
Alice Davis
W. R. Dickerson
Livingston, Ky
C. T. Sigman
Wildie, Ky
W.H. Carmical
Wm. M. Durham
Johnetta, Ky
W. M. Lowder
G. W. Murphy
J. A. Jones
Laurel and
John R. Floyd
Laurel County
G. A. Settle
London
G.H. Vandeventer
Bush, Laurel Co
Brodhead
C.C
J. A. Branaman
David Himes
Kenucky
Brush Creek
Lloyd
Teache
Gethsemane
James Winsend
FDR
Rockastle Circuit
G. S. Griffin
Rockcastle Circuit Court
G.p.cartwright
Whitwell
Tenn
Cardus
Hardus
Cardui
Mt. Vernon, Ky
Cox
Hanna
J.B. Noe
R.H. Miller
Ead Ting
Mr. Vernon
Callion US
Hopkinsville
Grand Lodge
G. W.C
Ory
Knoxville
The
South Univer
Fletcher
Gcastoria
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