Kentucky Grand Commandery Holds Annual Conclave
The Grand Kentucky Knights Templars held their annual conclave with about 1200 Sir Knights and lady visitors. The event began with a parade and devotional services in the Grand opera house where Rt. Rev. John M. Worrall of Danville delivered the sermon and Senator James B. McCreary gave the response. Louisville commandery’s drill team, winner at the San Francisco triennial, performed an exhibition drill.
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Grand Kentucky Knights Templars
Grand Opera House
John M. Worrall
Danville
United States
James B. McCreary
Louieville
San Francisco
Moonshiner Still Destroyed After Dog Betrays Officers
Lexington, May 27. United States Revenue Collector James L. Mc Coy reports the destruction of Kentucky mountains most extensive moonshine operation. A barking dog betrayed the raid, allowing all connected to the still to escape. The site included two copper stills of 85 and 5 gallons daily capacity, 125 gallons of singlings, about tons of beer and mash, and two fermenters.
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Lexington
United States Revenue
James L. McCoy
Jackson
Kentucky
Hoase
Desperate duel over sweetheart wounds two youths
In Whitesburg Kentucky on May 29 a clash between two schoolboys over a year old sweetheart led to Elbert Holcombe being mortally wounded and Ira Cornette seriously injured. Holcombe aged 25 and Cornette 18 were rivals for Ella Ingram and a meeting sparked the deadly encounter.
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Whitesburg
Lower Line Fork Creek
Percy
Elbert Holcombe
Ira Cornette
Holcombe
Cornette
Ella Ingram
ELECT OFFICERS FOR ENsuING YEAR IN FRANKFORT
The state council of Daughters of America elected officers for the coming year in Frankfort on May 25. Names include Grand councilor Miss Amy Mullen Louisville and national representative John W. Adams Louisville with posts for associate councillor Miss Mary Swain Newport and others. Meeting set for Louisville in 1906 at Churchill Downs.
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Frankfort
State Council, Daughters of America
Amy Mullen
Louisville
Mary Swain
Newport
Gertrude Johnson
Covington
Estelle Brinn
G. W. Orrill
Annie McEwan
N. Haines
Inside Sentinel
W. B
After Half Century Union Ends In Novelist Like Union
John Nelson and Trina Clark two Black longtime companions married after 45 years of living as husband and wife. Nelson is dying and planned to wed, while Clark who is nearly blind will celebrate her birthday soon. Deputy Clerk Lewis Watson obtained Nelsons signature for the license. The couple had served as slaves and grew up together.
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Louieville By
John Nelson
Trina Clark
Nelson
Trissa
Lewis Watson
Why Suffer From Rheumatism Relief From Pain Balm
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a fast relief for rheumatism. It claims quick rest and sleep follow application and that long term relief may result. A testimonial from Mrs. W. Hett of Yum Yum Tennessee is cited, with local sale by C. J. Haydon.
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Chamberlain
C., J. Haydon
Eloping Couple Delays Marriage Over License Incident
In Louisville on May 29 James P Corem and Logie Johnson of Hart county Kentucky sought a marriage license mistaking the jail for the courthouse. They were referred to deputy clerk Aaron Forst. The woman claimed she was one day shy of 18. License was refused but may later be issued.
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Louisville
Court House
James P Corem
Logie Johnson
Hart County
Kentucky
Elopera
Andrew Krakel
Aaron Forst
Acquittal in Kentucky murder trial of Joel W Juett
In Cynthiana Kentucky Joel W Juett was acquitted by a jury in the December murder case of his father. Self defense was cited after Juett surrendered in town. Judge Hog L P Fryer presided and J J Osborne defended Juett with Webster prosecuting.
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Cynthiana
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Joel W. Juett
Young Juett
Hself
Hog. L P. Fryer
J. J. Osborne
Webster
Juett
Grant County
Renaker
Laughlin
Paris Ky
How to Ward Off Old Age
A brief guide suggests vigorous health as a defense against aging. It advises eating age appropriate foods and using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to correct stomach disorders or indigestion. Sold by jaydon drugstore.
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Chamberlain
Jaydon
Local Notes From Mackville Socials and Visits
Miss Annie Haydon hosts a weekend gathering with Janie and Julia Arnold and many friends. Visitors include Otha Martin and Ed Bowles at nearby farms. A birthday celebration for Miss Haydon featured May roses and a large bouquet. A Louisville bar admission prompts a wit about Blind Justice relying on scent.
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Janie
Julia Arnold
Will Kimberlin
Harry Turner
Annie Haydon
Lois Yankey
Prentice Mayes
Harrodsburg
George Wycof
Calvin Shewmaker
Hallis Hickerson
Lissey Turner
Edna Haydon
James Cregor
S. Othar
Helbert Hatchett
Asbury College
Willmore
H. B. Powell
Indiana
Lee Garner
Wabash
Ind
Sam. Paddox
Myrtie
Pearl Martin
Otha
Springfield
Ed. Bowles
Thompsonville
Sadie
Ethel
Robert Mayes
Lake W
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Trish
Vudor
Shoes and Oxfords
Cunningham & Duncan
Springfield, Ky
Kentucky Grand Commandery
Moonshiner Posse
Sweetheart
Twe Council
Churchill Downs
Kurtzman
English Lad
Cook
Ebony
John A. Leathers
W. C. Grigsby
Bardstown
Walton Hotel
Optician
Bardstown, KY
Mackville
Hartford Herald
Josie Cameron
Centralia Avenue
Tenny Texas
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
St. Louis
C. J. Haydon
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