Clouds and portraits in civic musings from a bygone era
The piece parodies public figures with cloud portraits of Gen Fitzhugh Lee and Grover Cleveland. It notes Grover Cleveland’s long absence, discusses a possible Cortelyou resignation to head Equitable Life at $100000, and mocks Ohio attitudes toward a public whipping for desertion while contrasting Kentucky norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Gen
Fitzhugh Lee
Grover Cleveland
Springfield
Kentucky
Realty Bargains in Mercer and Garrard Counties
Real estate listings from Harrodsburg Ky offer 100 to 360 acre farms in Mercer and Garrard counties with prices from 38 to 65 per acre and multiple improved holdings. offers include tobacco and stock farms near Bardstown Junction and Harrodsburg with exchange options and shop properties noted by T EwIna Real Estate Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mercer County
Nice
Harrodsburg
Low Pike
Railroad Station
Nice Farm
Bardstown Junction
Spencer Ant
T. EwIna
Severe Wind Storm Damages Pleasant Grove Orchards
A late Friday wind storm ripped through Pleasant Grove causing extensive damage. A. L. Litsey reported his chimney top blown off, 10 to 12 trees uprooted, and his hen house demolished. His buggy was hurled 75 to 100 yards and wrecked. Wm. Merritt’s barn roof was torn and orchard damage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
A. L. Litsey
Wm. Merritt
Weekend notes from Sharpsville and nearby towns
Local social items list visits and gatherings in Sharpsville Willisburg Seaville Ashbrook and surrounding areas. Notable incidents include Miss Mary Darnell bruised by a runaway mule and Mrs William bruised in a buggy overturn. Community members attend services markets and fishing plans are noted.
Sheep-shearing fairs and local visits in Prather's Creek
Misses Sadie and Henrietta Noel visited Mackville relatives last week. Mrs. Lusetta Deboe of Springfield bought a milk cow and calf from R. R. Brady for 42 dollars. Local trades include two steers for 20 dollars and a harness mare for 95 dollars in Springfield County Court day. The piece notes gatherings, guests, and a trend of frequent news from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie
Henrietta Noel
Mackville
Lusetta Deboe
Springfield
R. R. Brady
Cornelius Gillespie
Margie Claybrook
Mm. R. L. Brady
Texas
Mattie Whitehouse
Jena Arnold
Handsome Robertson
Sweeny Yankey
Ray Cochran
Penick Station
R. T. Best
G. H. Cristers
G. W. Young
Henry Coyle
Sallie Kimberlin
Ida Arnold
W. H. Whitehouse
M. C. Whitehouse
Prentice Mayes
Brewer
Bethel
Emer
Kentucky
Stockman Says Demand Surges With Record Inventory
A local supplier asserts demand is at peak and their stock is at a record high. The statement emphasizes they can meet the market as purchases accelerate.
Robertson Brothers News and Local Happenings
Local notes report a rain and hailstorm, farming activity, and residents visiting kin. The Sun newspaper gains readers as editors urge wider circulation and churchgoers attend Glens Creek and Tatham Springs. Coroner J. M. Montgomery held an inquest into Merrill C. West’s death.
Flat weather note from Hillsboro crops visit
Report from Hillsboro noting flat weather affecting crops. Erastus Shields George Dean and Pitch Godby visited Tatham Springs John Armstrong and family attended a meeting at Patham Springs Saturday. Misses Flossie and Pearlie Armstrong were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Shields
George Dean
Pitch Godby
Tatham Springs
John Armstrong
Patham Springs
Flossie
Pearlie Armstrong
Notice To Town Taxpayers Announces 1905 Taxes Due
City taxes for 1905 are now due and in my hands for collection. C. L. Price, City Tax Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Price
Sermons Draw Large Congregations at Local Methodist Church
Rev S W Peoples preached an engaging sermon to a large crowd at the Methodist church on Sunday and greeted many as old friends. Rev Ballou of Illinois also spoke to a sizable audience that night. Community members attended Glen's Creek services, and locals visited Will Hatchett's home.
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S. W. Peoples
Rev. Ballou
Illinois
Glen's Creek
Sam Mayes
Green Matherly
Will Hatchett
James Creger
Lois Yankee
J. D. Sweeney
Ed Britton
Battie Road
William Law
Eliskil Graham
Duganeville
Lonnie Turner
Hallis Hickerson
For Sale of Storehouse and Stock at Mackville Ky
For sale a two story storehouse with stock of furniture nations groceries stores and tinware at Mackville Kentucky. Large space six by ten feet ware room full length with Shindi shelving. Desires sale due to ill health. Reasonable price and easy terms. Call or write T. J. Graves Mackville Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackville
T. J. Graves
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Williams
Springfield Sun
Rogers Gore
Oleman
Russia
Japan
Teamsters
Chicago
Louisville Times
George B. Cortelyou
Equitable Life Assurance Company
Cortelyou
The
Equitable Life
Realty Bargains
Grundy, Claybrooke & McIntire
Oxfords
Sharpsville
Mary
Sarah Darnell
Myrtle
Margrret
Darnell
Rev
Mullins
Sinai
Antioch Sunda
Jesse Robinson
Alice Satterley
C. M. Gritton
Ashbrook
Alice Simpson
Richard Coleman
Patsy Gri
Botten
Bryant
Willisburg
G. W. Bowen
Mary Ann Monroe
John Hilbert
Dusty Cornish
Kit Richardson
T. G. Dennis
Brother
Addie Moore
Kirkland
Vincent Sanders
Leonard Robinson
Colonel Griffin
Seaville
Duke Leathers
George Bowen
Lick Skillet
Ora Bowen
Lizzie Robinson
Vera Robinson
Nora Bowen
George Darnell
Frank Bowen
W. T. Bowen
James Sallee
Mary Hedger
William Willham
Mr. Willham
Mrs. William
Prather’s Creek
Stummer Dress Goods
Victoria
India
Madras
Robertson Brothers
Brumfield
Naomi
Nannie Rawlings
A. H. Crain
J. W. Crain
J.T. Stewart
Louisville
M. F. Goode
Owens
Winchester
Parks and Fernell
J. M. Helm
Bud Hale
Glens Creek
Mollie Sutherland
Anderson County
Mollie Shewmaker
Eva Inman
Ormsby Shewmaker
Mitt Leachman
Wardsville
J.S. Leachman
Lillian
Maud Inman
Rena Gillispee
Judith Montgomery
Sarah Shiekis
Simms
Rufus Showmaker
Bill Spears
J. M. Shields
Marshall Keeling
Flossie Armstrong
Pearlie Sutherland
Mattie
Hillsboro
Vimal
Haydon’s
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