Democratic National Convention Nominates Wilson for President
Woodrow Wilson is named the presidential nominee at the St Louis convention with Vice President Marshall as running mate. The event is described as a morale booster for supporters of Wilson and the American-first platform. Lieutenant Richard Caswell Saufley dies in a Pensacola hydroairplane accident, mourned as a brilliant, fearless aviator and instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Woodrow Wilson
Marshall
America
Americans
Washington
Lincoln
Wilson
Richard Caswell Saufley
Pensacola
Fla
Kentucky
Froin
Sam
Aviation Service
Winchester notes on Boone Way and local life
The writer details Boone Way, Winchester, and nearby rural life including farms, seed stripping, and a gas stove culture. mentions Lucien Beckner, editor of Clark County Republican, and historical notes on Daniel Boone, cemetery monuments, and local infrastructure projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Odd Fellows
County ‘Force
Paris
Beckner
Kentucky
Globe
Cuba
South America
Europe
Palestine
India
China
Japan
Hawaii
Daniel Boone
Virginia
W. E. D. Stokes
New York
Patchen Wilkes Farm
Lexington
Stokes
Boone
Miller
Winchester Courier
Boone Way
Mt. Vernon
Boone Park
N.C
Clark County
Baptist Sunday School
Natural Bridge
Christian Sunday School
Cincinnati
Zoo
Kentucky Fair Dates For 1916
Kentucky fairs across the state announce schedules in August and September 1916. Listings include Columbia, Lawrenceburg, New Perryville, Danville, Shepherdsville, Nicholasville and more with dates ranging from August 2 to September 16. The Kentucky State Fair at Louisville runs September 11 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Lawrenceburg
New Perryville
Perryville
Danville
Berea
MT. Vernon
Brodhead
Wayne Co
Monticello
Louisville
Attorney-At-Law Williams Serves Mt. Vernon Firm
C. Williams attorney at law based in Mt. Vernon Kentucky maintains an office on the second floor of The Bank of Mt. Vernon on Church Street. Specializes in collections and can be reached by phone at 80.
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C. Williams
MT. Vernon
Foffice
Bank of Mt. Vernon
Church Street
Commissioner Sale in Rockcastle Court Proceedings
A Rockcastle Circuit Court commissioner's sale notifies the public of a bid on June 26 1916 at Mt Vernon Kentucky. It covers a one fifth undivided interest in a 100 acre Rockcastle County tract near the Alvah Maret place with boundaries to Alvah Maret Mose MecNew and John Coffee. The price aims for sixteen dollars with six percent interest from December 27 1912 and requires bond with good security bearing legal interest.
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Rockcastle
Court House
Mt. Vernon
Rockcastle Co
Alvah Maret
Mose MecNew
John Coffee
Griffith
H. Jarrett
Wm. Y. Jones
John R. Durham
J. R. Durham
Jno
Clell Smith
White Oak
Dr. King’s New Discovery Delights Suffering With Coughs
A syrup marketed as the best answer for coughs and colds promises a pleasant taste and easy use. It claims proven medicines and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging customers to buy a bottle and keep the remainder as protection against cold symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Auction Notice and Local Murder Case Summary
The document details a real estate sale by order of a Rockcastle County court with two tracts totaling about 65 acres, offering a half interest on credit. It also reports the death of Richard Thomas, a Southern Motors employee, and the confession by Annie Hilton of striking him in self defense, with Lillian Price implicated. both Hilton and Price charged with murder.
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Richard Thomas
Southern Motors Company
South Third Street
Annie‘Hilton
Lindsey
Hilton
Lillian Price
Price
Thomas
A’hearn
Local market notes from Rockcastle and surrounding areas
Henry Catren sold a mare and Peavine colt to Will Poynter for 200 dollars. J. M. Cress bought 14 hogs weighing 180 pounds each at eight cents. R. L. Smith of Rockcastle reported recent sales to Fisher Gains of ten short yearlings for 295 dollars. J. B. Livesay carried back a Hereford bull bought from J. A. Robinson of Danville for 100 dollars. The Interior Journal notes the 13 month old bull is ready for service.
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Henry Catren
Will Poynter
J. M. Cress
R. L. Smith
Rockcastle
I J
Fisher
Preacherville
J. B. Livesay
J. A. Robinson
Danville
Bank of Mt. Vernon Bank Report June 1 1916
The Bank of Mt. Vernon in Mt. Vernon Rockcastle County Kentucky reports assets of 139 957 07 with loans 106 637 12 overdrafts 477 49 from banks 24 062 63 cash 4 990 47 real estate 710 42 furnishings 1 670 25 other assets 1 408 60 total 139 957 97 Capital 15 000 00 surplus 6 500 00 undivided profits 2 465 01 deposits due 5 992 06 sworn by Jonas McKenzie president and W L Richards cashier before E S Albright notary public June 5 1916.
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State of
Kentucky
Rockcastle
Jonas McKenzie
W. L. Richards
Bank Statement for Peoples Bank Mt Vernon Kentucky 1916
At Mt Vernon Rockcastle County the Peoples Bank shows Loans and Discounts 89536.74 due from banks 37062.95 cash on hand 4411.21 furniture and fixtures 7000.00 current expenses 1693.13 total 140354.70 Liabilities 20000.00 surplus fund 3100.00 undivided profits 1985.21 check 385269.49 total 140354.70 sworn by U G Baker president and F L Thompson Jr cashier on June 13 1915 with commission expires 1918.
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State
Kentucky
Rockcastle
U. G. Baker
F. L. Thompson Jr
The Wacks of Sin is Death Poem by C W Poole
Poem condemns a man who harms a woman and calls for divine justice. The speaker describes a woman bearing guilt for sin while the man escapes responsibility. The plea seeks strict punishment and a public shame to deter such abuse.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Advertisement
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional remedy taken internally and acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. One hundred dollar reward for any case it fails to cure. Sold by Druggists for 75 cents and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Harl
F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Local Social News From Mt Vernon Area
Mt Vernon area residents share visits and family gatherings through the past weekend. Names include Kirby McKinney Cromer Pitman Graves Norton Bullock and Kincer with updates on J C Graves improving and M G Kirby worsening in nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Kirby
Mt. Vernon
J. B. McKinney
Pulaski County
Robert McKinney
Sarah Kirby
Martha
Fannie
H. C. Kirby
Nora McKinney
James Barran
Cora Kincer
Hester
Minnie Cromer
Hopewell
Jonas Pitman
Level Green
W. H. Graves
Irvin Bullock
W. A. McKinney
Sam Price
Wadd
Wade Norton
Vock Norton
Near Pongo
W. M
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Ad Claims Cold Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to buy Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey to heal inflammation ease a cough loosen phlegm and prevent bronchial irritation. It promises immediate breathing improvement and notes availability at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Town lot and acreage listings with multiple owners
The record lists Laswell W D and others with town lots dated 1913 to 1915 and acreage figures for Clark G W and Durham Note, followed by Tyree W A town lot at 6.98. It also notes Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching services with a Correlation Endeavor at 7 00 p m and a second preaching service at 8 00 p m.
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Laswell
W. D
Lowder
R. E
Smith
J. H
Thompson
J.E
Clark
G. W
Durham
Note
Tyree
W.A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Firmmay
Edgar S. Albright
Kentucky Press Association
Due Boone Way
James Maret
Beach Hargis
Jackson
West Broadway
Darkey
Art
Lucien Becknér
Winchester Republican
Vicksburg (Miss
Daily Citizen
Oliver
Lexington Road
Paris Pike
City
Lexington Pike
Brodhead Commercial Club
Bullit Co
Shepherdsville
K. of P. Fair
Nicholasville
Knox Co
Barbourville
Laurel Co
London
P. Fair
Stanford
Rockcastle Circuit Court
Loutishia Roberts
Gertrude
Goeebel
Nathan Roberts
Goebel
G. S. Griffin
Duncan
William Kammerer
Callahan
Yourell
St. Claire
Courier Journal
Depot
Fletcher
Bank Report
Bank of
W.L. Richards Cash
E. S. Albright
Notary Public
Peoples Bank
Totel
C. W. Poole
Cain
Flamsford
Astori
Castoria
What Is
Allean't Bank
Peoples
the Bank of
Swenney
W.M
Cam Mullins
R. C
the Christian Church
P. H. Conove
MT. Vernon, KY
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J.C. McGlar Y
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