Local Social News and Town Gossip Highlights
Miss Minnie Duncan spent the weekend with Miss Helen Benton. Mr John Turpin traveled to McLean Illinois to search for lost, stray, or stolen property. Mr B Jones reports hard work on the farm and mentions sassafras tea as a sign of the times. Br John Pearson of White Hall visited his parents. Mr Harry Wells stopped for dinner at his boarding house on the way to Panola and plans to complete his task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Duncan
Helen Benton
John Turpin
McLean
Ill
B. Jones
John Pearson
White Hall
H.G. Pearson
Harry Wells
Panola
Moonlight hatchery and jail escapes in Kentucky
In Somerset 15 eggs under a coal black hen hatched sturdy chickens despite a moonless night. Dan Singleton, a moonshine fugitive, escaped Mt. Vernon jail and is at large. Henry Aldridge also escaped while under hog theft sentence. A Winchester tree was struck by lightning, roots torn free. Mrs. F. P. James of Harrodsburg broke both bones in her left arm. Ann Meredith aided her to a surgeon. Goldie Price sues Albert G. Pitman for 25000 over promised marriage. Rev. M. D. Baumer accepts Fairfax Church of Christ post at Winchester. Sarah Arnold, after two weeks in a coma from influenza, shows signs of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Bill” Schooler
Dan Singleton
Mt. Vernon
Henry Aldridge
Harrodsburg
F. P. James
Little Ann Meredith
Mayfield Man Selects Grave Spot Before Fatal Illness
Alex Gardner of Mayfield, never sick before, chose his cemetery site two days prior to a fatal illness. Friends say he may have foreseen his death. The Ministerial Association prosecutes. Henderson picture show operators agree to close theatres on Sundays after thirty days to allow film contracts to be altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Gardner
Mayfield
Ministerial Association
Henderson
Doans Kidney Pills Backed by Richmond Resident
Richmond shopper H. C. Brewer testifies his back aches and kidney discomfort ease with Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports irregular kidney action worsens when cold and notes lasting relief after use. Price 60 cents at dealers. Fos ter Milburn Co. confirms the product from Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Register
Dean
Richmond
H. C. Brewer
Grocer
Big Hill Avenue
Doan
Doans
Russellville School Closed Due to Illness
City schools in Russellville shut down until March 99 because four teachers are ill and 25 percent of the student body is affected, disrupting classes and routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russellville City School
Begg's Mustarine Promises Quick Relief for Sore Throat
An antique advertisement claims Begg's Mustarine eases sore throat and tonsillitis overnight with heat therapy. It promises rapid relief within five minutes and a morning return to normal condition, priced at 30 cents and available from Wells & Co and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begy
Begg
Wells & Co. LéRoy
Imelda Buren Joins Richmond Welch Company Office
Imelda Buren accepted a position in the business office of the Richmond Welch Company. A severe hail storm struck Claude Roberts barn in Owensboro, destroying it and causing two steers to perish while valuable provender burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Richmond Welch Company
Claude Roberts
Owensboro
Will of Elkton man distributes estate to wife and son
The will of J. M. Settle of Elkton leaves one third to his wife and the remaining property to his son Grover. Three other children receive five dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Settle
Elkton
Grover
A Timely Suggestion For Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant to take and effective for coughs and colds. It notes a wide reputation for cures and mentions March in the copy.
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the House of Kuppenheime
Kuppenheimer
Br. Carter’s
K. &B. Tea
Geo. Turpin
Illinois
Dillard Berryman
Winchester
Eugene Berryman
Pauline Jones
Columbus
Ohio
Geo. Duncan
Harlan
Marcus
Iowa
June Duncan
Harry Hanger
New York
John Noland
Old Kentucky
Tomlinson Hogshead Factory
Covington
Goldie Price
Albert G. Pitman
Trousseau
M. D. Baumer
Lynchburg, O
Fairfax Church of Christ
Sarah Elizabeth Arnold
Sane Arin J
Attention Presbyterian Congregation
R. L. Telford
Imelda Buren
Moynahan & Higgins Contractors
CUP Stonegorm
Muarbke Creek
Jes Samine
Steller
Farmers Club Frices
Moberly
Brassfield
C. M. Embry
Waco
Moberly, Ky
West Main
Lexington, Kentucky
Bolivia
Jersey
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