Leading Kentucky Ministers by A Louise Babbage
A profile of Kentucky religious leaders in the Blue Grass region. Rev James M Maxon, former Dean at the Cathedral of Quincy and advocate for integrated education and faith, is highlighted along with Rev Frank M Thomas, Rev Charles Henry Prather, Rev James T McGlothlin, Rev James Lewis and others. The piece notes their education, travels, and ministerial impact, including missionary work and writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Blue Grass
James M. Maxon
Maxon Herved
Cathedral of
Quincy
Ill
Versailles
Maxon
General Theological Seminary
New York
Columbia University
Michigan
Notable Kentucky Ministers Highlight Charities and Ads
Seventeen years as chaplain for the Third Kentucky Regiment and a veteran of the Spanish American War mark Dr. Thomas of Bowling Green among Kentucky clergy. Dr. C. C. Marshall of Richmond promotes fundraising books for city children, while Transylvania University President R. H. Crossfield remains active and Sunday school minded. Rev. Benjamin Currie of Columbia builds parsonages and strengthens youth outreach. Dr. Aquilla Webb of Louisville expands church reach via paid newspaper advertising, boosting attendance. Rev. William F. Smith of Anderson prepares for outreach and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Kentucky Regiment
Bowling Green
Ogden College
Vanderbilt University
Louisville
Henderson
Owensboro
Asheville
C. C. Marshall
First Baptist Church
Richmond
Old Kentucky
Orchard View
Marsall
Hitle
Kentucky
Marshall
America
R. H. Crossfield
Transylvania University
Lexington
Brotherhood
Crossield
Avery
University of Chicago
Benjamin McDonald Carrie
Columbia
Lindsey Wilson
Currie
Cloverport
Aquilla Webb
Warren Memorial Presbyterian Church
Dr. Webb
Webb
Parors
Jook
William F. Smith
The
Christian Church
Anrrodsburg
Glasgow area forms Louisville Lincoln Farm and Mammoth Cave Traction Co
The organization and election of officers for Louisville Lincoln Farm and Mammoth Cave Traction Co with $1,000,000 capital was completed in Glasgow Kentucky. Articles filed under Arizona law list J Lewis Williams and Charles Van den Burgh of Glasgow and EB Ackert of Toledo as founders. Directors include J M Richardson and J A McDaniels among others, with Richardson president and Mc Daniels vice president. The line will acquire the Glasgow to New Haven franchise and rights of way, plus private grants from Buffalo via Lincoln Farm to Hodgenville. An immense hydraulic water power plant is planned at Green River near Linwood to operate the road and supply neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Louisville, Lincoln Farm and
Mammoth Cave Traction Co
Arizona
J. Lewis Williams
Charles van den Burgh
EB. H. Ackert
Toledo Railways and Light Co
Toledo
J. M. Richardson
J. A. McDaniels
J. Wood
R. J. Pereifull
L. W. Preston
W. H. Jones
G. W. Ellis
J. M Richardson
A McDaniels
J. Lewis W Hame
Green River
Linwood
Travelers' Protective association state meeting in Hopkinsville
The Travelers' Protective association plans a May 7 state meeting in Hopkinsville Kentucky with about 200 visitors expected. A Hotel Latham banquet will cap the day after business sessions and sightseeing. Six of eight active posts will be represented by speakers and local businessmen funded the entertainment through voluntary subscriptions. Reports from officers and posts are anticipated showing progress and new members since the last state gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville
Travelers’ Protective Association
Latham
Kentucky Lead Mine Project Quietly Moves Ahead
Ohio capitalists back a Monroe county lead mine venture and have secured leases on 12,000 acres. The development follows predictions after a nearby coal discovery at Akersville, but details were kept secret until now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Ohio
Monroe County
Akersville
Frosts Devastate Kentucky Crops In Late April Report
The Kentucky agriculture report by Commissioner Rankin notes unusual spring weather with March warmth and April frosts that damaged wheat corn potatoes and fruit statewide. Snow in the west 32 to 21 degrees and widespread frost hurt berries and fruit trees while hemp and tobacco face uncertain yields and stock shortages push higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Rankin
Kentucky
William Adams to Seek Democratic Nomination for Governor
Lexington Kentucky William Adams president of the National Bank of Cyn thiana member of the state board of agriculture and Democratic state central committee announces his candidacy for governor He is noted throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky and popular with farmers He will formally announce in Cynthiana on May 25 and begin active canvass thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
William Adams
The
National Bank of
Tragedy in Kentucky: Father Kills Son Amid Family Strife
In Lanteville Kentucky George Redmond 7 shot and killed his son Edward Redmond at the family home. The motive appears to be long standing bitterness as Edward forced entry by breaking a kitchen door. The father fired three times. he is jailed on murder charges. In Richmond Virginia deputy William Mays was ordered acquitted for killing a man during an attempted arrest, due to non prosecution by the Commonwealth in federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanteville
George Redmond
Edward Redmond
Redmond
Sen
Richmond
Wilam Mays
Commonwealth
United States District Court
Mays
Anthgr
Beard
George Esti
Gay
Willson
Estis
Ohio County
Buford Hester
Daviess County
Gentlemen's Driving Club elects officers in Lexington
Lexington Kentucky The Gentlemen s Driving club elected Sr 8 Combs president and FW Parks secretary and treasurer The matinee racing season will open June 17.
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Lexington
Gentlemen's Driving Club
Combs
Parks
Big increases in state valuation for Kentucky firms
The state board of valuation raises assessments on major Louisville and Kentucky utilities and companies. Highlights include Louisville Railway Co at 12.4 million with a 1.25 million rise, Louisville Lighting Co up 1.25 million, and Cumberland Tel and Tel up 300 thousand, among others. A separate push targets Cincinnati Newport Covington Light and Traction Co for 9.14 million in back taxes if approved, due to alleged franchise assessment gaps. Also noted are a series of legal and local political items from Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Valuation and Assessment
Louisville Railway Co
Louisville Home Tel. Co
Kentucky Heating Co
Citizens’ ‘Telephone Co
Cumberland Tel. & Tel. Co
Eaat Tenheasee Tel. Co
Louisville Lighting Co
Fayette Home Tol. Co
Valuaton
Central Kentucky Natural Gas Co
Gamesboro Telephone Co
South Govington
Cincinnati Street
Raihway
Southern Express Co
Cumberland Pipe Line Co
American Telegraph and Telephone Co
Indiana Long Distance Telephone Co
Louisville Gas Co
Lexington Hydraulic and Manufacturing Co
Paducah Traction Co
American Express Co
Paducah Light and Power Co
Paducah Water Co
Frankfort Water Co
Gwene Iro Waterworks Co
Adams, Raprees Co
J. T. Earle
Covington
State Board of Equalization
Frank P. James
Cincinnati
Newport
Covington Light and Traction Co
James
Earle
Kenton
Campbell
Bellevue
Dayton
N. and C
Work to the Pot in a Peculiar Exchange
A playful dialogue shows Mrs Wise questioning the popularity of a wealthy figure while Mr Wise disputes the reasoning and notes the social friction over his expressions. The exchange reveals family humor and public intrigue around a local alderman or notable personage.
Awful Burning Itch Cured In A Day Mentioned In Ad
An 1909 advertisement from Frank Gridley of New York claims Cuticura remedies cured a severe itch in one day. It recounts a night of intense itching, skin redness, and relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Also contains unrelated street-clearing cartoon prose and Easy Task Soap promotion.
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Frank Gridley
East 43Rd Street
New York City
Potter Drug Chem. Corp
Sole
Boston
Massy
A Witty Bishop and the Last Poem Joke
Local chatter quotes a Philadelphia doctor recalling the late Bishop Foss who spoke of sleep talk during an examination. The piece mixes humor about poets, publishers, and domestic banter in brief comic sketches.
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Foss
Phiadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Louise Babbage
Frank M. ‘Thomas
Morgan Geld Methodist Church
University of Wooster
Europe
Asia
Africa
Parson
Crossfield
Annie Ritchie Terry
Charles Henry Prather
Russellville
Taylor-Trotwood Magazine
Aaron Burr
Mrs. Prather
James T. McGlothlin
Baptist Church
Franklin
H. W. Provence
Shanghai
China
McGlothiin
Foreign Society
Hom
American Society
Mountain
State Society
Merer
Smith
Yale University
Mr. Lewin
James Lewis
Breckinridge County
T Fordaville
Lewis
8. L. Helm
Mr. Win
Jimmie Lewis
Mr. Lewis
James T. Lewis
James T., Jr
Mammoth Cave Co
Convention of Travelers’ Protective Association
New Kentucky
Commissioner of Agriculture
Banki
Citizens’ Life Insurance Co. Aguitat William 8. McClure & Co
Fleming Elreute
McClure
W. B. MeClure
Polagrove
Craw
C. W. Bell
Citizens Natonal Life Insurance Co
Souls Rite
Bell
C. W. Eacott
Education
Court of Appeals
Logan Circuit Court
County Board of Education
Hodgenville, Ky
William McCain
Hodgen ‘Ville
Mrs. Wise
Allionaire
Mr. Wise
Bentlemen
Upper Broadway
Leslie's Weekly
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Tve
Dodds
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