Fragmented Odds and Ends from a 1900s Almanac Style Column
A collage of absurdities and quips on trends, fashion, science, and society from early 20th century press. Topics include weather, census notes, aviation plans, gender roles, aviation, streetcar aims, tobacco and pastry habits, a New York hotel allowing women to smoke, and legislative jokes about doctors and anatomy. Prominent names and places appear, including New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Indiana, Ohio, and New Jersey, with scattered references to Berlin and Salvador.
Three Miners Severely Hurt in Big Hill Mine Explosion
Twenty miners faced a near-fatal blast when gas and foul air erupted at the Big Hill Co. mine as workers were leaving. Three men Wilson McDaniel Matt Kitchum and Jesse Tyre suffered severe injuries while others were injured. The blast occurred as a fuse dust sparked and the men approached the shaft entrance. The fire died quickly and the mine damage appears limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida May
Big Hill Co
Sheirst
Wilson McDaniel
Matt Kitchum
Jesse Tyre
Earlington Poised for Growth With New Reservoir and Rail Improvements
Earlington prepares for a prosperous future as John B. Atkinson, a pioneer coal operator, estimates 200 years of coal under nearby lands. A larger capacity reservoir will raise pressure, and railroad upgrades include a roundhouse. The town anticipates a bright year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlington
John B. Atkinson
Immense Kentucky land deal closed in New York
A massive transaction totaling over 50 million dollars secures 1 106 000 acres of wool and coal lands in Breasnitz Knott Letcher and adjacent counties near West Virginia. Dutch owners plan timber fires mills railroads and rapid industrial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Kentucky
New York City
Amsterdam
Holland
West
Town Burned in Pittsburg Fire Destroys Businesses
A fire started by a defective flue swept through a mining town destroying the post office, Pitman Coal Co store and offices, O. U. A. M. hall, J. W. Coats store, George Wardore, and other businesses. Loss about 20000 with little insurance. Meanwhile Marrowbone resident M. E. Smith, blinded by a eye ailment, is under specialist care. In Louisville, the King’s Daughters and Sons mark their 25th anniversary with rapid growth to 51000 members. Congressmen Sherley recovering well after appendectomy with favorable signs for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Plames
Businss
Pittsburg and
Laurel Coat Cos
Poot
Pitman Coal Co
O. U. A. M. Ball
J. W. Coats
George Wardore
William Turner
Henry Bowman
William Smith
Dairy Show Winners at State Dairy Assn Event
Winners announced for farm butter milk and cream classes. Albert Mitchell of Paris took Farm Butter first with 94, J D Camden of Fayette county led Farm Milk first with 89, Sam Sullivan of Bloomfield won Farm Cream first with 87, Nicholas Bros of Bloomfield took Certified Milk first with 94, W Parker Jr of Lexington was second with 92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Tran’s Association
Albert Mitchell
Paris
L. Saunders
Camp Nelson
J. D. Camden
Fayette County
J. Kerr
Midway
Sam Sullivan
Bloomfield
R. J. Shockeney
Nicholas Bros
W. 8. Parker, Jr
Sunday School Or Jail in Catlettsburg Justice Sets Choice
Justice J M York offered Millard Buskirk 19 a choice to pay 100 dollars and serve 50 days in jail for drunkenness and firearm possession or attend 52 Sundays of Sunday school in 1911. Buskirk chose Sunday school saying he had attended before and it seems not a bad place. Superintendent to report weekly on adherence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catlettsburg
J. M. York
Millard Buskirk
Buskirk
Quiet in Oil Kentucky field developments in late December
Oil field activity in Kentucky during the last week of December was subdued with few drills running, mainly in the Rock Creek extension Wayne County Pennsylvania and Mt Pi pegah district. A light Steubenville producer marked Wayne County's new output while upper eastern and western Kentucky districts saw little action. With New Year investment rising, test drilling aims to open new territories and western Kentucky counties gain interest from industry traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
Rock Creek
Wayne County
Pennsylvania
Mt. Piagah
Steubenville
Corn Prize Winners at Kentucky Growers Show
The McKee brothers of Versailles led the Kentucky Corn Growers Association show with top prizes in the sweepstakes for best ears and multiple dent corn classes. Other winners included Squires of Lexington for best single ear, Larsner and Houses among others, with Versailles and Maysville entrants taking boy and girl division honors. Officiating officers named F M McKee as president and G Roberts as secretary from the College of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
McKee Brothers
Versailles
Kentucky Corn Growers’ Association
KR. M. Squires
George D. Larsner
T. G. Houses
Taylorsville
Emma Robrer
F. Mahoney
J. T. ‘Henderson & Son
Shelbyvillee
Charles Dennison
Moklie Casey
Maysville
Olle Karsner
Charles Quisen-*berry
Winchester
F. M. McKee
Asa’ Duncan
Shelbyville
George Roberts
A. H. Gilbert
College ‘of Agriculture
Surrenders to authorities after fatal knife attack near Cadiz
Calvin Cathoda, who cut Ate Grow Dixon during Chickyas week near Donaldson Creek eight miles south of Cadiz, has surrendered to authorities and awaits examination. Both victims were about 21. The report notes the killing stemmed from old trouble. Louisville building costs rose 19 percent in 1910 to 2,780,042 from 3,172,311 in 1909. Louisville railroad property valued at 7,774,406. city tax at 1.81 yields 149,826.51. Livestock Exchange elects officers: Burnett president, Snow vice president, Stooks treasurer, McCandee secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Calvin Cathoda
Dixon
Lyson
Donaldson Creek
Here
Loulaville
Louisville
State Railroad Commission
Kentucky Horticultural Society to Meet in Louisville
The Kentucky Horticultural Society holds its seventh annual meeting January 10 and 11 in the Louisville Free Public Library assembly room. President M. F. Johnson invites all state horticulture enthusiasts. experts will discuss fruit growing, commercial orcharding, and education. Delegates are asked to bring samples of local fruit for object lessons and statewide discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kentucky Horticultural Society
W. M. Neal
Wm. Cook
Bowling Green
Col
B. H. Young
Ian B. Nall
L. B. Shropshire
Kentucky
G. N. McGrew
Livingston County
M.C. Rankin
Frankfort
J. B. McFerran
Jefferson County
W. T. Kane
Lawrence County
T L. Button
Trimble County
Georges W. Baldwin
Henderson
H. Garman
Lexington
Ohio Valley
R. M. Cunningham
H.F. Hillenmeyer
Fayette County
W. Cook
W. Jeff Te
Bullite
C.J. Stivers
Buay
Col B. H. Young
Louisa Fille
Bank of Kentucky Reorganized After Liquidation Assignment
Lexington bank reorganized after an assignment for liquidation due to bad loans. The Bank of Kentucky issued 744 shares of capital stock and approved a reduction of capital to 150000 dollars. Proposals for purchase of the old property from Assignee J W Porters were authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Bank of Kentucky
J. W. Porters
Timber sale Strikes 1000 Acre Tract Near Cumberland River
Burkesville dealer W H Welle sold to Hull Co of Carthage Tenn for 24000 cash timber on 1000 acre tract by Kettle creek near the Cumberland river the stand includes poplar ash oak and hickory. Sterling J Will Henry Montgomery County magistrate for 18 years and veteran stock handler is dead at 70 after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkesville
W. H. Welle
Hull , Co
Carthage
Tenn
Kettle Creek
Cumberland River
Mr. Sterling
J. Will Henry
Montgomery County
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Springfield Sun
HM. L. Smith
Springfield
Pullman Company
York
Fmost
Sons of Indiana
United States Army
Berlin
New York
Baltimore
Wood Bow
St. Louia
Washington
Art. Louis
Massachusetts
Bacon
Philadelphia
Chicago
New Jersey
Mak
Salvador
Perth
Indiana
Colorado
Marrowbone
M. E. Smith
Modoc
King’s Daughters and Sons
Swager Sherley
Kentucky Growers
BANK
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
United States
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
L. and
Sield
Busstown
Bastocawa
Tanetial
Sne
Baily, No
Dail
W. F. Trusty
Haydon & Barber
B. D. Lake
John Y. Mayes
DR. M. W. Hyatt
RED Cross
Dr. J. C. Mudd
Haydon
J. H. Lampton
M. D
Opera House
the Sun and Times of ” Post “ Herald
Sum
T. Scott Mayes
Atty-At-Law
Sol
Ite Colley
D. Claybrooke
Jpenare
Ora Sears
Marshall Duncan
Robertson Building
Tipit de Carina
Erates
ONIC
Jorg
Satis
Ee Raydon
Robertson
S. M. Campbell
Springfield, Ky
W. M. Brussell Auctioneer
Lebanon
Pte Wong Short Baton
Leading Man
Patent Office
Greeley
Patents
U. S. Patent Office
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