May Become Candidate in Tobacco Growers Meeting
Hon W. D Claybrooke is expected to announce a bid for railroad commissioner from the second district. In Louisville he was urged to run and supporters see strong Democratic prospects. A county Tobacco Growers meeting at the Court House discussed 1911 crop plans, electing W. A. Clements as chair and W. B. Claybrooke as secretary. A 24-member organizing committee was appointed to draft a constitution and by laws and arrange further meetings for January 21 and 23, 1911.
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W. D Claybrooke
Mclaybrooks
Louisville
Claybrooke
Procanaz
Court House
T. S. Mayes
Washington County
The
Barley Tobacco Union
Lexington
W. A. Clements
W -B. Claybrooke
W. W. William
C. C. Barnett
North
Irvine Royalty
J. W Coulter
Hendren
Nimrod
Harry Wright
Mackville
Lige Farris
Sherford Weekly
Mooresville
W. R Vocanougher
C. B. Pope
Pottsville
W.G. Grundy
Alex Thompson
Fredericktown
A. L Litsey
Jas. Gray
Kelly Shop
J. W. Punk
7. K. Smith
C. 4. Haydon
Robt
McIntire
T.S. Mayes
W. C. McChord
W. ©. McChord
W G. Gundy
Mob Attacks Shelbyville Prison In Lynching Spree
A masked mob of about fifty captured Shelbyville police, shut off power and phones, battered jail doors, and lynched three Black men, Marshall Wade Patterson and Jim West, over the night. Marshall and Patterson died on a bridge and by the creek edge. West’s body was not immediately found. Rumor places West’s fate near a second bridge. officials fear further violence as the mob sought to hang others.
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Shelbyville
Clear Creek
Gen Marshall
Wade Patterson
Deter
Jim West
Marshall
Patterson
West
Walton Camp Woodmen of the World Grows Rapidly
The Walton Camp of Woodmen of the World reports 7,500,100 members. Netligan, organizer of the local lodge, installed officers elected at the first meeting last Thursday. Next meeting is Thursday night with plans for a banquet or Dutch lunch to follow. The lodge aims to advance the order both numerically and in personnel.
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Walton
Woodmen
Netligan
Order of Woodmen
Rexall Orderlies Promise Free Trial for Constipation
An ad touts Rexall Orderlies to cure chronic constipation by toning the large intestine nerves and muscles. It guarantees satisfaction with a free trial and claims the candylike tablets do not purge or bother other organs, available at The Rexall Store in Haydon & Willett.
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Rexall
Sol
Haydon & Willett
Deadly cyanide scandal and contest results in county
The article reports a deadly cyanide poisoning linked to a young couple, Charles Edward Twigg and Grace Blosser, amid a county contest where voting irregularities and flirtations influenced standings. It notes Twigg’s alleged poison kiss caused the woman’s death, authorities seeking an amateur photographer, and doctors confirming cyanide poisoning. It also covers tobacco market sales and prices across local houses with volumes of 200,000 to 225,000 pounds weekly.
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Charles Edward Twigg
Misa Grace Blosser
Twigg
Blosser
Thomas N. Koor
Harrodsburg
Walllevel County House
Reed & Simms
Walter Snider
Pope Bros
LO ' Stoner Bros
Nelson Co
Walls & Simpson
Springfield House
Planters House
Jos. Spalding
Jesse Mann & Son
Joe Wycoff
Barber
Good for 50 Votes Coupon 1911 Notice
A historical coupon offers fifty votes for use by January 2 1911, appearing as a dated political incentive. The fragment implies a civic voting context with a time limit and a broad support claim for extended participation in an election cycle.
Carnegie Gives $750 to Springfield Baptist Church
The Springfield Baptist Church wins a generous donation from Andrew Carnegie after months of correspondence. Carnegie will match the congregation’s raised funds, contributing $700 provided the church also raises a similar amount. A new pipe organ is expected soon. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised by Haydon & Robertson as a trusted cold and chest remedy.
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Haydon & Robertson
Andrew Carnegie
Baptist Church
Hardins Chapel Hep Gives Local Gossip and Moves
Those from Hardins Chapel who attended the hep given by Mr and Mrs W F Lenadon Tuesday night were Harvey Haydon William Logsdon Min sen Susid Ada Edward Margie Loy and Leonard Fenwick. H S Litsey returns home after a pleasant visit to daughter Mrs Tom Hundley. Misses Lula and Margie Fenwick attended Miss Hattie Logsdon Saturday. Mr and Mrs John have moved to a new Bloomfield home. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertises relief from frostbite burns and sores.
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Mra
W. FP
Lenadun
Messrs
Harvey Haydon
William Logsdon
Minsen Susid
Ada
Edward
Margie
Loy
Leonard Fenwick
Litsey
Tom Hundley
Lula
Margie Fenwick
Hattie Logsdon
John
Bloomfield Mc
Oscar Satlee
Barker
Mes GW
Penwick
Nina
Stanley
Fenwick
Ray Logsdon
Miss Hattle
Logsdon
John Baily
Rexall 98 Hair Tonic Promises Growth and Satisfaction
Rexall 98 Hair Tonic touted as growing hair on bald heads without harming roots or scalp. The ad claims scientific action, pleasant fragrance, and money back guarantee, urging readers to buy at Haydon & Willett and report results for a full refund. A stray line notes horses being sold at a sale.
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Rexall
Haydon & Willett
Cats Spread Disease Says Dr Ensor of Lakewood
Dr Ensor reports cats spread tuberculosis in households after examining over a hundred felines in six months. He claims many cats carried germs into homes, advising overhauls in how households view pet health and disease risk.
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Ensor
Lakewood
Tate
Ensee
Kerma
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D. Claybrooke
Woodman of World
Lndy
Sun
Peterson & Spalding
Bessie Cocanougher
Elia Whitehouse
Myrtle Cocanougher
Hayden & Willett
Mae Mayes
Mae Curry
Lilly Simms
Ior
Law
Peterson & Spalding's
Haydon & Willett’s
Ella Whitehouse
Lilly Simm
Edith Wein
Iva Cocanougher
Roxie Marie Arnott
Mary A Nanan
Bertha Hayes
Mrs. Jodhe Sratdizye
Ize Hagan
Pauline Haan
Mary Rose Jesus
Cassey Wright
Mayme Pardew
Lucy Claybrooke
Sadie Fenwick
Cristine Kimberlin
Catherine Nelson
Lillie Cat
Lizzie Larham
Willie Ruby
Berniece Lawrence
Abel Williams
Verna Barrick
Saral
Mattie Lyncha
Blanch Shirte Ley
Stella
Naomi Sweeney
Say Begley
Bessie Kays
Springfield Sun
A. Carnegie
Hardins' Chapel
Bucklen
Boris
Haydon & Kubertaon
Chamberlain
Kennedy
Haydon Robertson
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