State Fire Marshal Fourth Annual Report Summary
The Sun records Kentucky fire statistics from the Fourth Annual Report by State Fire Marshal Neikirk. It notes 1722 fires in 1909 with total losses around 2.496 million dollars, and 2018 fires in 1908 with larger losses. The report highlights progress in reducing losses and outlines incendiary, unknown, and accidental origins across 104 counties. Details include a chart on property destroyed or damaged.
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Miss Lydia McElroy Weds Charles T Randolph at Presbyterian Church
Miss Lydia Lee McElroy married Charles T Randolph this afternoon at 4 o clock in the Presbyterian church. Rev Lawson performed the ceremony with a floral arch and wedding bell. The bride entered with her brother T Irvine McElroy. groom attended by Harry O NAn. Post ceremony, the couple left for a northern trip and will reside in Clinton Oklahoma where Mr Randolph is a prominent attorney.
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Presbyterian Church
Lydia Lee McElroy
Charles T. Randolph
BR. E. C. Lawson
T. Irvine McElroy
Harry O'Nan
W. H. Wharton
J. Charles Greene
Susan McElroy
W Campbell
Annie McChord
Lizzie Laters
Vane
Randolph
Clinton
Oklahoma
Sparrow notes on crops and local items in SPARROW
Warmers progress with work and crops look fine. Tobacco crop cut short due to disease. C. Stewart sold to Jas. Barker a milch cow for 30 dollars. Frank Sweasy and wife of Antioch visited E. T. Mitchell. W. C. Cammack and family spent the day with J. C. Cammack at Chaplin. Neighbors visit, new merchant Mitchell expanding business. Hot weather sparks talk of harvest. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver praised for relief.
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C. Stewart
Jas. Barker
Frank Sweasy
Antioch
E. T. ‘Mitchell
W. C. Cammack
J. C. Cammack
Chaplin
Ievile
Dadieman
A. Neal Hahn
Moses Ith Holfield
Mar Tevasivad
Mitchell
Bea
Two Minors In Colorful Fight Over Cobbler Rumor
Evelyn Manon 14 and Zelma Peters 16 fought in front of a colored restaurant last Thursday. Each hurled unkind epithets and removed a portion of the other's clothing. Witnesses alleged Tom Etelen, a former soldier turned cobbler, fueled the dispute, though the girls denied any romance. In police court each received $5 and costs.
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Evelyn Manon
Zelma Peters
Tom Etelen
Decline of the Negro in Kentucky School Age Tour
A historical notice notes a drop of about ten thousand colored children of school age in Kentucky over recent years while white pupil numbers rise. It questions causes and cites history of racial disappearance, pondering whether the race problem could reshape America as the colored population shrinks to a remnant.
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Kentucky
United States
Perae
Closing Exercises at St Josephs School in Fred ercktown
The St Josephs Catholic School in Fred ercktown hosted a June 23 exhibition by its pupils. About twelve numbers were performed with strong grades, comic plays, songs, and orderly stage presence despite heat. Medals and premiums recognized scholarship, Christian Doctrine, attendance, and merit for Magdalene Thompson, Lloyd Thompson, May Shercliff, Amy Auberry, Maud Mudd, and Asia Simms. The event ended with sadness at bidding farewell to the Sisters of St James and to their teachers.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Fredercktown
Papua
Magdalene Thompson
Lloyd Thompon
May Shercliff
Amy Auberry
Maud M
Maud Mudd
Asia Simms
May Shereliff
Popile
Sisters of St
Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Repair For Falling Hair
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic marketed as a scientific antiseptic to combat hair loss. It claims to destroy germs, stimulate circulation at roots, remove dandruff, and restore health. Offered in 50c and 1.00 bottles at The Rexall Store, Boo Haydon Drug Co.
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Rexall
Boo Haydon Drag Co
War on Flies Warns Kentuckians for Health
A public health alert urges rigorous fly control to curb typhoid, diarrheal diseases, and tuberculosis. It emphasizes removing filth, sanitizing manure and garbage, fly-proofing privies, screening all doors and windows, and ensuring clean surroundings within a mile of every home.
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Kentucky
Board of Health
In Memoriam Lena Hamilton Barber Death Notice
In Memoriam Lena Hamilton Barber died December 26 1909. Verse laments loss and prays for peaceful rest beyond speech. We recall her gentle grace, loving voice, and the void left at hearth and door, as her soul finds perfect joy.
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Lena Hamilton Barber
Sale of Valuable Property on Main Cross St
The residence property on Main Cross St owned by the estate of the late Martin Simpson was sold last Saturday by executor Judge J. H. Thurman. It was bought by T. P. O’Bryan for $4,000. The frame house and a desirable lot are now leased to Mrs. Ida Clarkson who runs a boarding house. An unrelated reminiscence follows about remedies and local praise for Dr King’s New Remedy, with local notices and praise for Hon. Ben Johnson and his reception upon return from Washington.
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Main Cross St
Martin Simpson
J. H. Thurman
T. P. O'Bryan
Ida Clarkson
A. D. Mc Donald
Haydon & Robertson
Ben Johnson
Washington
Bardstown
Johnson
Taylor Clark
Balltown
Congressman Johnson
Fourth
Kentucky
Nelson County
Bardstown Standard
Death of a Good Woman Mrs Nannie A Bottom
Mrs Nannie A Bottom died at her home near Brumfield early Thursday morning after a week long illness with pneumonia She was 62 and praised for her many fine attributes The funeral was held Saturday at the Christian church Perryville where she had long been a member She was married to Squire R B Bottom a Boyle County Fiscal Court member.
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Nannie A. Bottom
Brumfield
Christian Church
Perryville
Narrow Escape In Log Accident Near Lebanon
Clay Powell, a colored man, was nearly crushed when a log rolled off a skid while four men loaded a wagon at Everard Abell’s property near Lebanon. The log rested on his face and abdomen but was lifted off in time. He lost consciousness briefly, was treated by a physician, and regained full alertness within about two hours, later arriving in town seemingly well.
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Everard Abell
Tom Johnson
Lebanon
Clay Powell
Powell
Direct election of U.S. Senators urged by Grange
The Grange backs direct popular election of U S Senators as widespread support grows. Illinois faced fierce fights over Senate picks after primaries, with accusations of vote-selling. Investigations proceed as thirty Senate terms end in March, urging public action. Also notes rheumatic shoulder pain relief with Chamberlain's Liniment available nationwide.
Relic of Barbarism as Dogs Are Swept From Istanbul Streets
After nearly two millennia dogs are being driven from Constantinople by the Young Turks marking reform progress. The article notes their long presence and implies a new era as dogs are ousted, with references to ancient eras and the reshaping of city life. It ends with a forecast that dog hides will be used for fashion items like wolfskin jackets and accessories in America next winter.
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Constanttinople
Constantinople
Dom Onice Bas
America
Fatal Auto Accident Near Monticello Kills Two
In Macon Georgia on June 23 a Central of freight train struck a car near Monticello killing two and injuring three others. Mrs A C Freeman and her seven year old son died instantly. C Freeman and Lows Camp were critically hurt. Robey and Camp reportedly dying. The party was en route to Danville Kentucky. The Freemans and Camp are well known in Perryville and Springfield areas. Deep sympathy is felt in the community.
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Macon
Central
Monticello
A. C. Man
D C. Freeman
Lows Camp
Freeman
Bee
Danville
Ky. Mrs. Freeman and Mr Camp Are Children of Mr. and Mrs. 8. C. Camp
Perryville
Boyle County
Florida
Robey
Camp
Bameas
Springfield
Washington County
To Mammoth Cave Excursion From Springfield
A July 28 excursion departs Springfield to Mammoth Cave with regular train at 6 00 a m and Bardstown Junction return transfer. Round trip prices start at 8 375 with museum admissions and cave reroutes included. a full subterranean trip costs 9 25. A night for an evode or dance is noted. Rolla Vittee, jailed by Marshal Morgan, faces trial for alleged apparel theft from Hagan Bros Bardstown.
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Springfield
Ailway
Bardstown Junction
Rolla Vittee
Marshal Morgan
Hagan Bros
Bardstown
Elizabethtown News
Dandruff Beaten By Zemo At Local Drug Store
A local advert promotes Zemo as a guaranteed treatment to rid the scalp of dandruff germs. It claims first application stops itching and cleanses to a healthy scalp, with Los Heges Drug Store offering a refund if not satisfied.
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Leo Haydon
Los Heges Drug Store
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