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Newspaper
Mount Vernon Signal
Location
Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
3
Schedule details for the Louisville Nashville railroad with times around 11:39 am to 12:13 am. Listing includes agent Jas Lanorum and contact at Fate.rel Mt Vernon Kentucky Post Office as second class main matter.
A compilation shows Mr and Mrs R S Jett in Louisville, Atty and Mrs J W Brown there, Mrs R A Sparks and children in Richmond for a two week Star, and many others visiting relatives or earning work across Kentucky. Notable items include a girl born to Mr and Mrs Ben Levisay, Pupils and teachers visiting, and support pledges to Elmwood Cemetery fund with donations from Ella Joplin and Bettie Fredricks.
Local shop promos feature new bow ties tennis shoes and low cut footwear at Fish's plus photo development service and film processing. Other items report town officials appointments highway survey completion and a new $100 license tax on selling margarita drinks effective July 2. Community events include children's day, church service, and a vegetable abundance for winter. Married couple from Aransas Pass joins local families. Political notes mention Tucker Bowling seeking state representative seat, race with Joe Bosworth. County agents schedule club talks across multiple towns in late June and early July.
By arrangement with Mr. Geo Owens the Presbyterian church will receive 50 percent of receipts from next Monday night’s show. Funds go to the Pew Fund. Owens aims to stage a first class religious entertainment at 10 and 15 cents.
The McFarland Memorial Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath School at 9:16 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. C E Society at 7 p.m. A union service at 8 p.m. will be conducted by Rev J M Macmillan due to Rev H T Young's absence. Mid week prayer meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.
The Washington Post notes Bryan's resignation forces Democrats to choose between Bryan and the President. Senator Ollie M James switches to support the President, marking a split among Bryan followers. With about six weeks to the August primary, multi county and single county candidates race to file as apathy grows, especially in minor state officer contests.
Tanlac, sold in Mt. Vernon by Chas C. Davis and at Livingston and Brodhead drug stores, is used by over 150000 Kentuckians with many testimonials of its benefits. The Louisville firm Taylor Isaacs Drug Company has sold over 30000 bottles. Dayton Ohio plant expanded to meet demand. The formula uses unique ingredients gathered globally, including one never before used in a proprietary medicine, said to give rapid cures.
Railroads set a new tariff declaring trunks carried as baggage on passenger trains. Valuations above $100 incur 10 cents per $100 over the first $100. The Cummins law raises liability from a $100 limit. Baggage valued over $2,500 will not be carried in baggage cars.
Flashes from across the nation report J G Heylman of Noblesville Indiana, 79, as the town’s oldest businessman has died. Other items note a $50 million loan to France via Morgan, cabinet re signs in Madrid, a Salt Lake City bar association meeting, Dr. of Laws for Robert Lansing at Colgate, a benzine explosion in Philadelphia, and political and legal updates including Becker death sentence appeal and Helen Boyle pardon stance.
Master Commissioner announces public auction in Mt Vernon Kentucky on June 28 1915 of a lot with residence owned by L B Adams at Main and Williams streets bounded by Main street and an alley to the east. Debt 1320 plus interest and costs. six month credit with bond and surety. Also notes Mt Vernon Fair dates and a medicinal advertisement for Herb ine.
Round trip railroad fare is four dollars thirty five cents with board at Cave Hotel and access to several routes in the Cave for a total of five fifty. Total cost for two days is nine eighty five with regular morning trains. Tickets are limited today. Write or phone N. Agent.
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