Local Circuit Court Terms Highlight Major Trials and Fines
The circuit court convened with a light docket though expected substantial litigation. Key cases include Commonwealth vs Erastus Shields and Commonwealth vs Rod Johnson for murder, plus Commonwealth vs Hardin Warner for malicious shooting. Prather vs Keenig and the Sympson will case sit on the civil docket.
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Circuit Court
Commonwealth
Erastus Shields
Rod Johnson
Hardin Warner
Prather
Keenig
Sympson Will
Equity
Itch Relief Promoted by D. D. D. Prescription
An advertisement touts Itch relief from a lotion of oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine in D. D. D. Prescription. It claims instant germ-killing effect and offers a special 2 cent bottle for first-time users in town. Leo Haydon Drug Co. endorses the remedy.
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Leo Haydon Drug Co
Hagan Brown wed in quiet St Augustine ceremony
J Walter Brown and Miss Sallie Eben Hagan were married Tuesday morning at 6 at St Augustine's church by Very Rev J A Hagerty. Attendants were Clem Brown and W Chester of Louisville. The couple then visited Louisville and Cincinnati with plans to return early next week.
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J. Walter Brown
Sallie Eben Hagan
J. A. Hagerty
St. Augustine’s Church
Clem Brown
W. Chester
Louisville
Leo Brown
Cincinnati
Thomas
Aviation Meet at Churchill Downs Promises World Famous Flyers
Kentucky readers will witness an aviation meet in Louisville on June 18 19 at Churchill Downs under The Times banner. Glenn H Curtiss and peers Charles F Willard Charles K Hamilton Horace F Wild Bud Mars and C K Bates lead elite pilots in aerial feats amid favorable June winds and anticipated rail fare deals drawing large crowds to the historic race course.
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Kentucky
Louisville Times
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Glenn H. Curtiss
Charles F. Willard
Charles K. Hamilton
Horace F. Wild
Bud'’ Mars
C. K. Bates
Sky
Lonaville
Race Coure
Slave Deed of 1856 Unearthed in Local Archive
Center Furnace resident files historic document dated February 2 1856 a deed for sale of a slave named Spencer to Hillman Brothers of Trigg County The deed claims freedom from encumbrances and disease The Cadiz Record notes the find among old Hillman papers and local history Also mentions a testimonial about Bitters in a separate item from West Burin Iowa praising its curative power for liver trouble and jaundice.
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L. T. Hendrick
Center Furnace
Henry Smith
New Orleans
Hillman Brothers
Trigg County
Spencer
Robert Madsen
West Burin
Iowa
Bertson
Curous Case of Syncope and Mysterious Sleep
Perryville Kentucky May 13. At an Odd Fellows meeting W O Lester and William Potts found Howard Clark dead on the road. He revived hours later and is recovering. Also Miss Amanda Bell Taylor, about 35, visits days of sleepwalking that stiffen her body and render her insensible. Her father Henry Taylor is a respected local figure.
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Perryville
W. O. Lester
William Potts
Odd Fellows
Danville Pike
Toll House
Howard Clark
Amanda Bell Taylor
Henry Taylor
Morpheus
Miss Taylor
West End
Arthur McCrystal
Danville
A Tramp's Lecture Seeks Hope In Saloons
A desolate drunkard in a saloon delivers a powerful speech about ruined manhood and the wreckage of wife, children, and dream. He recalls a past of love, home, and ambition lost to drink, pleading for mercy and reflection.
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Cleopatra
Tod
Death of J. W. Van Cleave in St Louis
J W Van Cleave stove manufacturer died at his home in St Louis on Sunday morning of heart disease after about three weeks of illness. Born July 15 1849 in Kentucky he led J W Van Cleave & Co Louisville later Buck Stove Co. He moved to St Louis in 1888 and led Buck Stove as president. He headed the Citizens Industrial Association of St Louis from 1892 to 1909 and served as Manufacturers Association president 1906 to 1909.
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St. Louis
J. W. van Cleave
Marion County
Kentucky
Henry Mason
Eliza J. (Burks) van Cleave
Springfield
Katie L. Jefferson
Louisville
J. 8. Lithgow & Co
Lithgow Manufacturing Company
J. W. van Cleave & Co
O. K. Stove and Range Company
van Cleave
Buck Stove and Range Company
Citizens’ Industrial Association
St Louis
Manufacturers’ Association
National Council For Industrial Defense
Farmer killed by lightning near Pleasant Grove
Demon Taylor a 28 year old farmer living five miles east of town in Pleasant Grove was struck and killed by lightning Wednesday evening while driving stock in the field. Found by neighbors at about 150 yards from the house after dark. a slight burn on the face and head. Coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of death by lightning. He leaves a wife, a mother and two small children.
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Demon Taylor
Pleasant Grove
Taylor
Gaddie
Sympson
Larue County
Head to Seek Democratic Nomination for Governor
Will Run for Governor in Kentucky. Framing the field are W. C. Head mayor of Louisville Ben Johnson of Bardstown William Addams of Cynthiana and James B. McCreary of Richmond Head plans to announce within a few days. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised to aid digestion and appetite.
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Frankfort
W. C.head
Louisville
Ben Johnson
Bardstown
William Addams
Cynthiana
James B. McCreary
Richmond
Head
Chamberlain
The Dreaded Locust Looms In The Midwest
Local lore and superstition swirl around the 17 year locusts due to arrive soon in the middle west. Elders cite wings bearing W for war or P for peace based on historical sightings, linking past plagues to wars and famines while farmers weigh the omen.
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Middle West
Spain
Letter Themes Blend War Symbols with Superstition
Fragmentary letter discusses superstition and symbolism regarding war, noting belief in bearing the war and the sin hag. The voice questions how to explain such beliefs amid known wartime rites. The text hints at cultural or folk elements shaping attitudes toward conflict.
Springfield Colored Band Concert At Courthouse Ward
The Springfield Colored Band played Saturday afternoon in the courthouse ward to a considerable crowd. They have trained under Prof Cunningham of Louisville for several months and have improved greatly, and may soon be a first class musical organization.
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Springfield Colored Band
Court House Ward
Cunningham
Louisville
Prohibition Convention Nominates Congress Candidates
At the State Prohibition Convention in Louisville last week candidates for Congress were chosen in all districts. Rev. R. Byroe of Bardstown was nominated for the Fourth district. The nomination praised his speaking and conscientious character.
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Loulaville
R. Byroe
Methodist
Bardstown
Row
Eytown News
How to Cure Eczema Pimples and Dandruff
The advertisement promotes Zemo as a valuable, clean vegetable liquid for external use. It claims Zemo draws to the surface to destroy germ life causing eczema pimples and dandruff and can be used on infants. A booklet on home cures is offered with each purchase.
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ZEMO
Leo Haydon
Drugeist
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Henry Davison
Prentice Boblitt
Criminal Court
Jefferson County
Jon Huffaker
J. W. S. Clements
T. Scott Mayes
John W. Lewis
W. ©. McChord
W. D. Claybrooke
Prentie Scblitt
Dinin
Walton Hotel
Escene
Beme
Pineville
Inet
Washington
Litney
Exsd
Sam ‘Tingleee
J. K. Cheatham
Squire Gendren
David Derringer
Meredith Warner
Clifford Fowler
High Street
Ed Riley
Lizzie Cooper
Coleman Stigall
Litsey
Stigall
Lakeland Asylum
Anderson
the Times Aviation Meet
Proceedings
Congress
M. Russell
Hatchett & McPherson
Barber& Pettus’ Hardware
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