James Maret a long time Rockcastle advocate and builder
James Maret, a trusted Mt. Vernon figure from Garrard county since 1877, led the L and N depot as railroad agent and telegraph operator until 1895, founded and edited the Mountain Signal, promoted telephone lines from Crab Orchard to Mt. Vernon, mentored 18 young telegraphers at no cost, aided many in need, helped establish the Kentucky Portland Cement and Coal Co. at Pine Hill, and pushed county mapping and mineral development through writings and activism, earning statewide recognition for Rockcastle resources and fair treatment.
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James Maret
Garrard County
Aug
Ust
Mountain Signal
E. S. Albright
Crab Orchard
Mt. Vernon
Kentucky Portland Cement & Coal Co
Pine Hill
Maret
A. G. Lovell
Rockcastle
Kentucky
U. S
Boys' Corn Club
Louisville
John Lair
Fair Management
James Maret and Rockcastle's National Highway Dream
James Maret of Mount Vernon is highlighted for his Rockcastle history work and advocacy to secure federal funds for a 95 mile National highway from Cumberland Gap to Crab Orchard, named Boones Way in honor of Daniel Boone. The plan garnering bipartisan support from Kentucky lawmakers and multiple civic groups with broad endorsement.
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Rockcastle
Maret
Richard Henderson
Yadkin Valley
North Carolina
Kentucky
Rockcastle County
Congress
James and Bradley
Louisville
Knoxville
Bristol
Ashville
Dayville
London
Cincinnati
Mr. Maret
Partizan
Guaranteed Eczema Remedy Promoted By Doctor Hobson
An advertisement touts Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a guaranteed cure for eczema and related skin conditions. It includes a testimonial from J. C. Eveland of Bath and notes the product is formulated by a physician and widely sold by druggists. Also described is a method for whitewashing light houses using a hot mixture of lime salt rice flour glue and whiting with instructions to apply from a kettle.
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Dr. Hobson
J. C. Eveland
Bath Jil
June Bridal Month Heartening Wedding Notice
Sam and Kate were married and bought their entire outfit at Bakers. The piece highlights June as a time of brides and roses and positions Bakers as specialists in furnishing outfits for newlyweds.
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Sam
Kate
Bakers
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Wharton
Valley View
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Johnson
Jefferies
A.M. Mwirtt
John Robins
H. J. Chesnut
3.C. Franxauin
Hopewell
Mary Barnes
Bun
Alfred
Mal Kirby
Clara Carmical
A. Cummins
Mt Vernon
Dollie
Willie Sowder
Sarah Hanks
Luke Clontz
Pittsburg
Pearl Southard
Maggie Jones
Micajah Sowder
Lucy Adams
Benjamin Adams
Capp Tenn
Inlaw
Liddie Adams
Emmie Barnes
Nora Hasty Sundaly
Whitaker
Line Creek
Pulaski County
Bob Childress
Line Creek Church
Carmical
Flat Lick
Lisa
Diamond Brand
Baker’s
U. U. Baker
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