First Madison War Hero Guy Warren If No Beneficiary Found
Articles note a $10 000 war risk policy left to a missing beneficiary for Guy E Warren the first Madison county man killed in France during Chateau Thierry He had no known family and was raised in an orphanage with a patchy past Local Legion aims to name a post after him and locate his orphanage records to uncover his family history and justice for the policy.
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Madison
American Legion
Guy E. Warren
Kirksville
Chateau-Thierry
Warren
Wilbert Howard
Mr. Howard
Madison County
The
Red Cross
France
Waren
Another Splendid Sale by Col. Bob Walker
Col. Bob Walker conducted an other splendid sale for Tom Wells on the Curtis pike Tuesday. Dry cows sold from 40 to 77.50, a sow with four pigs 40, sow with seven pigs 55, corn in crib 8.15, work horses 85 to 125, farming implements and household items all sold high.
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Bob Walker
Tom Wells
Curtis Pike
A Good Woman Gone
Mrs. Sim Hamilton 60 of Wisemantown Estill County died early Monday. Formerly Miss Gentry she was sister to Mrs Theo Wilson of Moberly and Richard L Gentry of Lexington. Survived by husband children and siblings. Funeral at Wisemantown Methodist Church.
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Sim Hamilton
Wisemantown
Estill County
Gentry
Theo, Wilson
Moberly
Richard L. Gentry
Richmond
Lexington
Methodist Church
Rockwood Coffee Habit Noted For Delightful Meals
A compact note praises the Rockwood coffee habit as a mighty delightful routine that enhances meals with a small, favorable boost, though the text includes garbled endings.
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Rockwood
Bette
Weather for Kentucky: cloudy tonight and Thursday
The forecast shows party cloudy conditions over Kentucky with little temperature change. Skies stay mostly overcast tonight and Thursday as temperatures remain steady.
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Kentucky
Coal Consumers Hit by Wage Increase
Chicago December 24 Associated Press reports coal consumers received notices from several fuel companies announcing coal price increases of 30 and 35 cents per ton. The rise follows the recent bituminous miners strike settlement that granted a 14 percent wage increase to workers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Coal_ consumers today
Contract Let for Berea Bridge Replacement
The Fiscal Court awarded a contract to Oregonia Steel Company of Covington to build a new bridge over Silver Creek near Berea on the Berea pike. The cost is about $3,600 and delivery is promised in 69 to 90 days.
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Oregonia Steel Company
Covington
Silver Creek
Berea
Berea Pike
Quiet Christmas at White House Amid Illness
The Associated Press reports Christmas at the White House will be quiet due to the President's illness. Grandchildren will not visit Washington and there will be no Christmas tree. The President will dine in a room with Mrs. Wilson serving and his menu will have few restrictions.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Arms export license revocation to Mexico announced
Washington announces a revocation effective January 1 of all licenses issued by the War Trade Board before September 30 for export of arms or ammunition to Mexico. The State Department indicates the government will impose stricter terms on exports to Mexico.
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Associated Dress
Washington
War Trade Board
Mexico
State Department
Wall Street Christmas Bonuses Estimated at Thirty Million
Christmas bonuses distributed by firms in the financial district are estimated to total thirty million dollars. Employees of banks brokerages and related firms reportedly received increases over last year with gifts ranging from 15 percent to 100 percent of salaries.
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Associated Press
New York
Financial District
Coal Probers Meet Monday to Plan Inquiry
President Wilson called a meeting here Monday of the special commission to investigate wages and prices in the bituminous coal industry. The group is expected to outline its inquiry plans which will likely extend over several weeks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Special Commission
Pershing To Pick Camps For Future Military Needs
General Pershing will conclude his inspection tour of military posts by mid February. Upon return to Washington, recommendations will be made to Secretary Baker on which camps posts or depots should be retained permanently for future military emergencies.
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Pershing
Associated Press
Washington
Lof
Baker
Wage Increases For Chicago Garment Workers
Wage increases averaging five dollars weekly have been granted to about 35 000 Chicago garment workers. Employers estimate two dollars and fifty cents will be added to the production cost of a suit of clothes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Foley and Baker sale near Por Hane set for Saturday
A farm sale near Por Hane featuring cows livestock farm implements household and kitchen furniture will be held at the edge of town on Saturday. The event lists Foley and Baker as the organizers and invites local buyers to attend.
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Foley
Bridge Case Advances to Court of Appeals in Frankfort
The Clay's Ferry Bridge dispute moves to the Court of Appeals in Frankfort on Friday December 26 for arguments on a motion to dissolve the temporary injunction. The bridge company seeks to end toll collection while the injunction remains in effect, with county officials preparing to defend or support the ruling.
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Clay’s Ferry Bridge
Court of Appeals
Frankfort
Bridge Company
W. R. Shackelford
Shackelford
A. R. Burnam
Madison ‘Fiscal ‘Court
Fayette County
G. Murray Smith
Christmas Musical Program at St. Mark's Church
At 5 o'clock Christmas morning High Mass will feature a program including Sacred Night Holy Night and Adeste Fideles with organist Miss Evelyn Giancigliani and musical director Mrs. James Leeds. The pieces listed include O Come Little Children and La Hache works with Credo and Sanctus.
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St. Mark's Catholic Church
A. Adam
J. W. Elder
Gruber
Schulz Eyre
la Hache
Dinner Host Dr. Boggs Hosts Five Course Midwinter Meal
Dr. R. C. Boggs hosted a five course six o clock dinner last evening served by Miss Margaret Goosman. The guests included C. A. Keith J. W. Hamilton S. M. Hamilton W. E. Richards E. Tudor J. A. Kunkle G. D. Simmons E. C. Stockton J. G. Bosley Nick Harker Jack Wagers S. S. Myers F. C. Gentry R. F. Ramsey and W. N. Bennett.
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R. C. Boggs
Margaret Goosman
America
Messrs
C. A. Keith
J. W. Hamilton
S. M. Hamilton
W. EE. Richards
E. Tudor
J. A. Kunkle
G. D. Simmons
E. C. Stockton
J. G. Bosley
Nick Harker
Jack Wagers
S. S. Myers
F. C. Gentry
R. F. Ramsey
W.N. Bennett
Funeral of Clayton Reynolds
Funeral services for Clayton Reynolds who died in a hunting accident were held at his brother Wesley Reynolds home near Moberly. A large crowd attended the service. Interment followed in Richmond cemetery with pallbearers listed.
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Clayton Reynolds
Wesley Reynolds
Moberly
Populr
Richmond Cemetery
Ernest Reynolds
Ivan Tuggle
Hume Broaddus
Ernest Richardson
J. C. Cotton
Harry Brotherton
Green Norris
Ed Baldwin
Cecil Gulley
Monoe Mcisinney
A Nice Baked Fish Makes Christ Dinner Shine
A simple baked fish dish is suggested as an appealing alternative to turkey for a Christmas Eve or Christ dinner, offering a flavorful centerpiece with minimal prep and festive appeal.
Christmas Reflected In Hope For The Coming Year
The piece speaks of Christmas as more than holiday cheer for children, highlighting its communal spirit and artful soul while noting that its essence remains constant as we look toward the next year. The message carries a hopeful glow for the future.
Local Girl In Big Financial Deal
The Phoenix Amusement Company increases capital from 200 to 600000 dollars and debt from 100000 to 1000000 with nine directors after amended articles filed by County Clerk S Higgins Lewis. Company operates Alhambra theatre and Opera House in Richmond and signs include John B Elliott and directors George S Weeks Harry Brower L A Michler Fred G Stilz B I Tracy and Miss A B Ward. Rumor of acquiring Lexington Opera House and Ben Ali Theatre cited as ongoing but not closed.
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Phoenix Amusement Company
S. Higgins
Lewis
Lexington Leader
Alhambra Theatre
Opera House
Richmond
John B. Elliott
George S. Weeks
Harry Brower
L. A. Michler
Fred G. Stilz
B. I Tracy
Miss A. B. Ward
Lexington Opera House
Ben Ali Theatre
Surprise party at sister’s home honors Mr Reather Murphy
Mr Reather Murphy hosted a charming surprise party Tuesday evening at sister Mrs Robert Sowers’s home. Guests included family and friends such as Tom Flossie Bellamy Sarah Pens Maude Jesse Sowers Larlie Mae Baker Estelle Prewitt Lorain Sanders Addie Rhodus Nellie White Ula Bell Daily Rubie Bowlin and others amid games and good cheer.
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Reather Murphy
Robert Sowers
Sve Oey
Tom Flossie Bellamy
Sarah Pens Maude
Jesse Sowers
Larlie Mae Baker
Estelle Prewitt
Luraine Sanders
Addie Rhodus
Tremendous Christmas Trade Bights Madison Businesses
Richmond shoppers report record pre Christmas demand while merchants praise booming sales. Christmas Day will be quiet with many stores closed and 17 inmates in jail to receive a steak dinner prepared by Mrs. Will Burgess as part of yuletide goodwill.
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Richmond
Daily Register
Old Madison
Will Burgess
Jinx Circus Comedy Shown At Local Theatres Friday
Critics note photoplay Jinx from Goldwyn Pictures pleases juvenile audiences with clean bright humor. Mabel Norma’s circus tale follows a girl who hides in a barn after trouble, awakening a fairy who teaches children circus games.
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Mabel Norma Itch
Goldwyn
Mabel Normand
Markets Report Cincinnati and Louisville Cattle Steady
Cincinnati and Louisville livestock markets show cattle steady and hogs generally steady with active trade in Louisville. Hog prices rise modestly in Chicago while cattle move slowly with little change across the region. Sheep hold at prior levels.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Louisville
Military Funeral for Young Mansfield
The remains of William Mansfield of Richmond who died in Ireland on duty with the American navy have reached New York and will be interred at his home 147 Estill Avenue. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. D. H. Matherly with soldiers and sailors who served in the war as pallbearers. Mansfield, who died October 26 1918, carried war risk insurance with his parents as beneficiaries.
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William Mansfield
Richmond
Ireland
New York
Young Mansfield
W. H. Mansfield
Estill Avenue
D. H. Matherly
Mansfield
Shiners Union Targets Bob Todd in Moonshine Case
Bob Todd a colored man was found selling bootleg liquor at $8 to $10 a pint to a man named Davis. Chief Devore and Patrolman Maupin arrested him. Judge Smith sentenced Todd to $50 fine and 10 days in police court. Tom Harris was warned for selling to Davis and acquitted. Estill was acquitted. Jim Schooler released on $100 bond with H C Rice as surety for circuit court appearance.
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Bob Todd
Davis
Clay County
Devore
Maupin
Bob
Judge Smith
Tom Harris
Todd
Hyden Estiil
Jim Schooler
Estill
H. C. Rice
Letter to Santa Claus from Louise Rayburn
Louise Rayburn of Speedwell Kentucky writes Santa asking for a kewpie doll with a blue bow a box of paper dolls a story book and a box of old Maid cards She asks for fruit and candy and says she will try to be better She notes living on a hill in a white house and signs Lovingly Louise Rayburn
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Santa Claus
Louise Rayburn
Speedwell
Ky. P. S
White House
Paris Pair Mrs Vella Mastin Weds John Walter Oakley
Miss Vella Mastin of Paris and John Walter Oakley of Corbin wed in Paris on Monday. At Cynthiana R T Fox sold a car load of Tennessee milk cows priced from $100 to $200. Burglars broke into C C Cullins jewelry store in Hazard and stole $3000 in jewelry.
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Vella Mastin
Paris
John Walter Oakley
Corbin
Cynthiana
R. T. Fox
Tennessee
C. C. Cullins
Hazard
Neffs Fish and Oyster House Advertises Fresh Oysters
Mrs. O D Gray leaves for Dearborn Missouri to spend Christmas with husband in the tobacco business. Neffs Fish and Oyster House markets fresh oysters daily and lists 431 phone number.
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Neff’s Fish and Oyster House
O. D. Gray
Dearborn
Apples Oranges Grapefruit and Sugar at Neff's Fish and Oyster
Neff's Fish and Oyster offers apples oranges grapefruit and unlimited granulated sugar for customers. The prompt reads as a fragment of a shop listing or advertisement without further context or specifics on pricing or availability.
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Neff
Lost motion in Kentucky normal schools urged for gains
Dr A L Peterman lauds Dean McDougle of Eastern Kentucky State Normal School for proposing closer coordination between normal schools and colleges. The plan aims to end lost motion by aligning teacher training with college work, clarifying timelines and boosting higher education and scholarship in Kentucky.
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A. L. Peterman
Louisville Herald
Dean E. C. Mc Dougle
Eastern Kentucky State Normal School
Kentucky
F McDougle
Richmond
Dean Kinna
Western Normal
Ben Green
Dean McDougle
Napoleon
Norsig
Keritut Ky
Nowice
State Normals
State Normal
Metzle
Bros. MP
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Wall Street
St. Mark’s
N. B. Deatherage
Zerelda Baxter
First Christian Church
Earl Jones
Mary Kk. Douglas
Alex Mellinger
Shiners’ Union
C. Mengel & Bro. CO
M’dougle
Eastern Normal
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