Impressive Democratic Field for Smith's Seat in Congress
A Brandenburg Messenger dispatch notes D. H. Smith will not seek reelection and a crowded Democratic field in Kentucky's Fourth District forms a lively scramble for the nomination. Named aspirants include Dr. Milton Beard of Hardinsburg, Col. David P. Murray, James S. Wortham, J. C. Graham, Jesse T. Gosnell of Leitchfield, and others from Elizabethtown to Lebanon with more likely to enter before the convention or primary.
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Brandenburg Messenger
D. H. Smith
Congress
Washington
Smith
Milton Beard
Hardinsburg
State Central Committee
Congressional District Committee
Western Asylum For the
Hopkinsville
Beckham
David P. Murray
Mr. Smith
James S. Wortham
J. C. Graham
Jesse T. Gosnell
Leitchfield
Jerry O'Meara
Harry Somers
Elizabethtown
Frank Daugherty
John A. Fulton
Bardstown
Thieves Break In Restaurant For Cash and Goods
Thieves entered John Losson's restaurant Monday night and took cash from the cash register and several groceries. The register was moved to an adjacent alley and smashed. about $32 in cash was removed. No suspects are identified.
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Kentucky Standard
John Losson
Fatal Typhoid Strikes Mercer Family in Kentucky
Harrodsburg Ky January 13 Andrew Leonard sixteen son of Frank Leonard prominent farmer of Rose Hill area died of typhoid fever another son died of the same disease about three weeks ago and another son and daughter are critically ill the entire family has been down with the fever for several weeks and more deaths are expected
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Harrodsburg
Andrew Leonard
Frank Leonard
Rose Hill
Death of John O Connor in Anderson News
John O Connor, recently from Harrodsburg, died in Anderson after a brief illness caused by blood poisoning from a lead pencil wound to his hand. He delayed treatment for several days, then sought medical help when swelling appeared. A secondary item notes a fire in Camden, New Jersey destroying property valued at $175000.
Where Was Eden A World Spanning Paradise Located
The article surveys the question of Eden’s location, tracing medieval maps to suggest near India, while other authorities favor Babylon, Armenia, Palestine, or central Asia. It notes Genesis descriptions implying a distinct locale and discusses myths of an earthly, floating, or perpetual Eden, reflecting Elizabethan romance and the allure of discovery.
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Main
Eden
Paradise
Islasd
India
China
Tat
Asia
Great
Babylonian Plain
Tigris
Euphrates
Hiddekel
Armenia
Mount
Ararat
Howe
Delitzsch
Jayve
Babylon
Heidegrer
Palestine
Arabia
Upper Nile
Central Asia
Kalisch
Isles
Atlantic
Arcadia
Gulliver
Rome
United States
Missouri
Comrads
Valley Hill News Highlights and Local Ads
Valley Hill notes record a crop sale at $300 and several visitors, with engagements from Nelson and Pleasant Grove. A pig with three ears prompts comment, while a spring school plan is announced. A sensational Paris diamond cure tale and a testimonial for King's New Discovery for consumption end with a store promo and price.
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John Riley
Nelson County
Wallace Seay
A. B. Walker
Maggie
Imogene Goatley
Susan Blughes
L. M. Gregory
Pleasant Grove
C. Hughes
Hugh Goatley
Litsey
P. Derringer
Springfield
Flora Keene
Near St
W. F. Moran
Paris
Meentsnneli W. T. McGee
Vanted Tenn
King
C. J. Haydon
Price Co
Small-pox Spread by Letter at Elizabethtown Area
Miss Grace Tabb near Sumimit, sister of Representative Tabb, contracted small pox after receiving a letter from Iowa. Doctors Aud and Washer diagnosed the case. precautions taken to prevent spread. She is recovering. In a separate fire, the St Louis Plate Glass plant at Valley Park west of St Louis, valued at $250000, was destroyed, leaving hundreds of workers idle pending rebuild.
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Elizabethtown
Grace Tabb
Near Sumimit
Representative Tabb
C. Z. Aud
Cecilian
Washer
Big Clifty
Iowa
Tabb
St. Louis Plate Glass Company
Valley Park
St. Louis
Directory listing of local officials and church notices
A fragmented directory page lists names of court officials ministers and community leaders along with schedules for meetings services and religious observances. It mentions Judge Le Durban Gretel Sei Ae and other court and county officials plus pastors and secret societies with monthly or weekly meeting times.
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Pont Oats
Thorman
le Durban
Gretel
Temyiell
Gene
Janet
Bron Crone
Saray
Richard Taam
Macvile
Kit Stull
Cameron Sass
le Booker
Clark
Einrnay
Springfield
Locher
Orla
Rehoola
J. W. Bush
Jontweomery
Slaughter in Clothing Department Final Clearance
A local store announces a rapid clearance of clothing stock including buggy robes cloaks blankets and furs. The sale promises low prices on wool blankets and costly furs, urging customers to come today before invoices arrive and stock runs out.
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Tim
Grand jury note and fair memories from residents
Details recount injuries from a mule incident near Fairview involving Henry Miller Grundy Claybrooke and McIntire, local social visits, marriages, illness, and a description of an extensive state fair exposition praising its impact. Also noted are the execution of murderer James W. Bess and broad reflections on the fair's significance, with local voices recalling events and visitors.
Forced To Starve. FP. Leek Concord entry
Fragmentary report notes Leek of Concord tied to a case or event involving deprivation or starvation. Mentions Dickies, Sates, and Haydon's Drug Store as context or references. Details are unclear due to damaged text. key names appear to orient around a local incident or notice from a small town.
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Leek
Concord
Eeet
Dickies
Haydon’s
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Willisburg
Henry Miller
W. S. Gibbs
Anderson County
Fairview
E. E. Brown
Oscar Shirley
Tatham Springs
Brooksville
Hattie
Ethel
Settles
Lillian Blackerby
Lillian
Will Sims
Rufus Foster
Thos. Noel
Katherine
Robert McIlroy
John Turner
Mackville
Dee Showmaker
P. C. Shewmaker
Annie McIlroy
W. T. Wells
Louisville
John Bruner
Allen Lutrel
W.S. Gibbs
Atlanta
D. C. Palin
Katy Arnold
C. B. Cheatham
Ormsby Showmaker
Hillsboro
Rev. Walden
Louisana Purchase Exposition
James W. Bess
Lexington
Springfield Sun
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