Christmas Deaths Mark Narrow Community Losses
The Sun notes a series of local deaths includingGeo E Medley of Owensboro on Dec 24 1910. Medley a longtime businessman and bank bookkeeper left a wife and nine children and was remembered for honesty and kindness. Also mourns the passing of Mrs Cynthia Thompson at an advanced age, widow of Hilary Thompson, with two children and many grandchildren among the bereaved.
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Medley
Cunningham, Medley & Co
Inter
First National Bank
Owensboro
Mediev
Alof
Remembering Frank Clements in Fredericktown Obituary
An obituary summary notes the death of Frank Clements near Fredericktown on Christmas Day from heart disease. Born August 24, 1829, he lived his life as a thrifty farmer and businessman, married three times, and left a large family. Local funeral services were held at St Rose with many attendees.
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Frank Clements
Fredericktown
Mr. Clements
George
Ann Clements
Mary Ellen Giddens
Ella Nora Montgomery
Nannie Hill
Clements
Geo. H. Clements
Annie Pickiey
Salle M. Johnston
Chicago
Iil
John
Ben Clements
Omaha
Neb
Mary Dominic
Mattie Laneberry
Louisville
Sec. Edelen
Gee
Lear
Ed Osbourn
R. L
Benethet Clements
Mesars
Geo
Robi
Llegal
St Rose
Catherine Campbell Weds Alfred Mattingly at Campbell Home
A wedding was held last month at the bride’s father G N Campbell home. Catherine Campbell became Mrs Alfred Mattingly in a ceremony conducted by Rev W A Wolfe of the Christian church. Witnesses included family and a few friends. The bride is praised as accomplished and the groom is described as a prominent young farmer, son of Mr Robert Mattingly. The San sends hearty congratulations to the couple.
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Laura Camden Key
John Key
Deep Creek
H. P. Hatchett
Key
William and
Mary A. Camden
Maggie Reynolds
Wondaon Reynolds
Jensenton
Beach Grove
Hatchett
Tatham Springs
Baptist Church
Catherine Campbell
Alfred Mattingly
G. N. Campbell
W. A. Wolfe
Chistian Church
Robert Mattingly
Margie Bonta
Joe Moran
H. B. Bonta
E. D. Griffey
Valles Hil
Home Comfort Amid Winter’s Cold Night
A poem excerpt by Ernest Warburton Shurtieft, describing the warmth of home against a harsh winter night. The speaker imagines cold skies, white hills, frost on window panes, and the crackling of the hearth as the wind howls outside. The refrain centers on the comfort and peace found indoors.
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Ernest Warburton Shurtieft
McChord Takes A Oath Of Office In Washington
John Pike improves after a serious gate accident that severed a man's foot. A wedding records Margie Bonta and Joe Moran at the bride's home with Rev. Griffey officiating. McChord, Kentucky railroad official, arrives to join the Interstate Commerce Commission and meets reporters at the White House.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
D. C
White House
Pew
Kentucky State Railway Commission
National Association of Railroad Commissioners
Levenry
Kentucky
McChoard
McChord
New Willard Hotel
Electric Bitters Purify Blood For Strong Health Lead
A periodical promotes Electric Bitters as a universal purifier that destroys disease germs in air water and everyday life. It claims protection against fevers malaria and blood diseases, offering money back if unsatisfied and a 60 cent price through Haydon & Robertson's.
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Haydon & Robertson’s
Buys Steam Bakery Plant in Louisville deal
C Hertlein of Springfield Ky buys the steam bakery plant of Nicholas Stwin at West First and Market streets for 25 000. Possession starts today. Stein once ran a plant at East Eighth and Oak and later managed the West First site. Springfield banks open here. new Main Street bank to finish by March 1.
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C. Hertlein
Springfield
Nicholas Stwin
West First
Market Streets
Louinville
Hertlein
Stein
East Eighth
Oak Streets
John Loason
Market Street
New Albany News
Louisville
Springfield How
Hoth
Gene Hemen
Luther Lewis Discharged In Christmas Day Shooting Case
Luther Lewis was discharged at his examining trial after conflictful evidence over a Christmas day incident in Brush Grove. He shot twice from 75 yards, killing Charley Lewis and wounding Frank Bishop and Will Milburn as they advanced on him with possible weapons. Charley Bishop, 19, and Frank Bishop were involved. Lewis, 18, is a son of John M. Lewis. Prizes during holidays noted for contestants, including a cut glass water set to Marie Arnold and a box prize to May Curry, with subscription money split between Bessie Cocanougher and Mae Mayes.
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Charley Bishop
Luther Lewis
Frank Bishop
Will Milburn
Brush Grove
Litscy
Commonwealth
Mayes
W. C. MeChord
J. W. Lewis
Bishop Boys
Milburn
Lewis
Bishop
Bishops
Amas
Charley’ Lewis
John Lewis
Charley Lewis
Young Lewis
John M. Lewis
Will Bishop
Peterson
Spalding
Mies Marie Arnold
Haydon & Willett
Miss May Curry
Bessie Cocanougher
Mae Mayes
Votes and Names in Peterson and Spalding Contest
Payment by jewelry buyers drives local contest at Peterson and Spalding. Names include Bessie Cocanougher Ella Whitehouse Marie Arnold Iva Covanougher Myrtle Cocanougher Bertha Hayes Cassey Wright Lucy Claybrooke Pauline Hagan Hattie Logsdon Cristyne Kimberlia rmece Lawrence Verna Barricks Lizzie Larham Mattie Lynch Ella Pope Stella May Begley with encouragement to push peers to vote. A glass water set offered to the top vote getter and Marie claimed long shot favor.
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Peterson & Spalding
Bessie Cocanougher
Ella Whitehouse
Marie Arnold
Iva Covanougher
Myrtle Cocanougher
Bertha Hayes
Cassey Wright
Lucy Claybrooke
Pauline Hagan
Hattie Logsdon
Cristyne Kimberlia Rmece Lawrence Verna Barricks
Lizzie Larham
Mattie Lynch
Ella Pope
Stella May Begley
Peterson A
Hartge
Marie
Voting Row Shows Contestant’s Hopeful Remarks
A fragment mentions 1981 good for 50 votes conditional on Ja Al use and a piano contest. It notes concerns about a fat Mayes influence and a desire to correct a misstatement about heart health and family ties.
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Ja. al
Mayes
New Discovery Promises Cure for Colds and Bronchial Ailments
An ad from Robertson's promises a miracle cure with claims of treating colds and bronchial afflictions. It asserts dramatic relief, a free bottle, and appeals to readers of The Sun and Courier-Journal, aiming to boost sales with bold testimonials.
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Gwar
Mr. & Robertson’s
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Mrs. John Kelly
George E. Medley
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