Busy farming scene in Bobtown as locals gather
The article notes farmers sowing and plowing in fine weather. It mentions Nettie Lewis buying a cow from G. W. Moody for 160 dollars. Visits occur among locals including Julia Creekmore Led ford, L. ty Begley, C. D. Smith, Wm. Bowling, Lee Bowling, and Clarrie Greeen. A Sunday egg hunt at the local Sunday school is planned for Master Sunday April 4 with a prize and treasury proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Lewis
G. W. Moody
Julia Creekmore
Ledford
Mat Paker
Big Hill
John Lawson
Ed Lawson
Georgetown College
Sam Campbell
Ottenburg
W. F. Moody
Hiram Baker
Newby
Grocery Savings for Carry-Your-Own Orders
Local ad promotes self pickup to avoid delivery fees with a list of bulk and canned goods. Prices include Servus Mince Meat 2 pkgs 25c, Spaghetti 3 pkgs 25c, Macaroni 3 pkgs 25c, and various canned items. coffee and dry fruits offered per 10 lb or per dozen cans. Store touts “Everything in our store is Pink” and invites patrons to visit for substantial savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympian Club
Prohibition crackdown notes odd Kentucky cases
Prohibition detectives report a Louisville physician issued 39 whiskey prescriptions in 75 minutes. In Union County George Collins 45 died in jail awaiting a sanity inquest. Secret Christmas marriage announced for Fred A. Ament of Irvine and Louella Hoskins of Eminence. Katie Bell Walton 13 earns hero medal at Greenville for thwarting a prison escape attempt against jailer Simon Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Union County
George Collins
Fred A. Ament
Irvine
Louella Hoskins
Eminence
Katie Bell Walton
Greenville
Simon Miller
Fatal Mare Injury After Rail Car Collision at Clay City Crossing
A motor rail car struck a mare driven by Dave Rose at the Clay City railroad crossing. The mare suffered injuries too severe to treat and was shot to end her suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Rose
Clay City
Flute of Oscar Turner Receives Gift at La Center
At La Center Col. T. B. Ogden of Bandana presented to Dock Bayless a flute once owned by Congressman Oscar Turner. The ancient design features sterling keys and ivory bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Center
Col
T. B. Ogden
Dock Bayless
Oscar Turner
Covington Woman Sues for 10000 Damages Over Alleged Promise
Mrs. Martha Chitwood sues John H. Smith in Covington for 10000 alleging he misrepresented himself as single and courted with a promise to marry, with Mrs. Smith later causing disillusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Martha Chitwood
John H. Smith
Patterson to Celebrate 87th Birthday Friday in Lexington
Dr. James Kennedy Patterson president emeritus of the University of Kentucky is made a life trustee by legislative act and will celebrate his 87th birthday Friday in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kennedy Patterson
University of Kentucky
Board of Trustees For Life
Lexington
Graves County Health Officer Reports Smallpox Cases
The Graves county health officer reports 34 cases of smallpox in the area, detailing the outbreak and response measures. Public health officials urge vaccination and isolation to prevent spread.
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Graves County Health Officer
Spring Weather Sparks Farm Plow and Sow Ahead
The season shows fair weather and farmers begin plowing and sowing tobacco beds for a likely big crop year. M Hugh Todd bought a saw mill and will be ready for business soon. Speedwell High School lower grades held an enjoyable Friday night entertainment. Mrs J M Hendren improves after illness. Bertha Hord and Helen Smock both progress toward normal. Miss Smock returns from Irvine. Mr and Mrs Frank Hord visited Richmond Saturday. Robert Harris has returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hugh Todd
Speedwell High School
J. M. Hendren
Bertha Hord
Helen Smock
Irvine
Frank Hord
Richmond
Robert Harris
Richmond Kentucky bid notice for street paving contract
Sealed proposals will be received by the Mayor of Richmond Kentucky until 8:00 p m April 1 1920 for 63000 square yards of street paving. Options include two course concrete or various asphalt wear surfaces on a six inch concrete base. Plans available at City Engineer office S F Crecelius. L P Evans Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Kentucky
S. F. Crecelius
L. P. Evans
Sealed bids for construction on Main street lots
Bids will be received for erecting two store rooms and a passage way on Main street fronting lots. Information available from the undersigned. Bids must be filed within ten days. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
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Main Street
Jazzed sermon style wakes churchgoers in survey
A survey by the Interchurch World Movement finds a shift from ornate oratory to clear direct speech in sermons. The modern pastor uses a natural voice and plain language to engage congregations, replacing the old style that lulled listeners into sleep.
Florida and Cuba Visit Recalls Pleasant Southern Trip
Mr. Joe Powell of Winchester visited Mr. John Hord and family after a pleasant trip to Florida and Cuba. Alice Hale and family, all recovering from flu, were noted guests with Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Weaver of Richmond visiting Hugh Todd’s household Sunday.
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South
Florida
Cuba
Joe Powell
Winchester
John Hord
Alice Hale
Ing
Clifton Weaver
Richmond
Hugh Todd
Natcocoa Butter Advertised at Neff's Oyster House
Natcocoa Butter advertised at Neff's Fish and Oyster House located on First Street. The listing includes contact via phone 131 for orders and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neff’s Fish and Oyster House
First Street
Local Visits Trace Social Round in Buffalo
Miss Alma Cox and Roy visited Dorothy Mize and John last Saturday. Emmett Million and children visited her parents, the Hales, on Sunday. Effie and Maude Hale returned from Lexington. Mrs. Dick Cobb and son visited Thos Fox. Emmett Million visited Kanatzar. Joe Mize and family spent Sunday with Col. Hale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Cox
Roy
Dorothy Mize
John
Emmett Million
Col. Hale
Effiie
Maude Hale
Lexington
Dick Cobb
Little Son
Thos. Fox
J. L. Kanatzar
Joe Mize
Miss Dorothy
Wanted Young Ladies to Learn Telephone Exchange Work
Advertises regular employment at Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co for young ladies to learn operator duties. Start wage seven dollars per week, eight hours per day over six days, with salary increases as training progresses. Apply to Chief Operator at 59 Stw tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Telephone 4 Telegraph Co
Danderine Hair Beautifier Ad Boosts Shine
An old advertisement promotes Danderine a hair treatment for women promising thicker longer hair and restored color and vitality. It urges readers to buy a 35 cent bottle at drug or toilet counters to refresh the scalp control dandruff and prevent falling hair.
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Wheeler
A. F. Wheeler Furniture Company
Short and Limestone
Kentuck
Bobtown
Wm. Bowling
Mr. Lee Bowling
Will Rucker
Clarrie Greeen
Nelson Gay
Dayton
Ohio
Lille
R. K. Moberly
Moberly, KY
Madison County
Union Supply Co
Green Clay
Berea
Rhode Island Red Association
Jess Bowman
J.B. Baxter
Walnut Streets
Chas.e. Smoot
Ole Kentucky
Speedwell
Buffalo
Second Street
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