Wound Fatal Leads to Boblitt's Death After Shooting
Prentice Boblitt died about twenty four hours after being shot at his father R C Boblitt’s home. Doctors Mudd McChord and Shehan failed to save him. Funeral held at Methodist Church with Rev King. interment at Camp Ground Cemetery. Survived by parents and siblings Mrs Leo Brown Mrs Beasie Riedel Neal Cletland and Allen Hoblitt.
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Prentice Boblitt
R. C. Boblitt
Mr. Boblitt
J. N. Shehan
Boblitt Home
Methodist Churen
King
Camp ‘Ground Cemetery
Will
Robin Russell
Will Greene
Shaker Robertson
Louis Kelly
Lonnie Campbell
R. C. Bobhtt
Leo Brown
Beasie Riedel
Neal,Cletland
Allen Hoblitt
In Memory of Prentice Bobutt From Parents and Friends
A heartfelt memorial poem to Prentice Bobutt from mother and father and friends. It reflects grief at his loss and the hope that his memory will bloom again like fruit and blossoms in a divine, comforting fate. The verse invokes tenderness, faith, and enduring love.
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Prentice Bobutt
Cure for Sick Headache Promoted at Local Drug Store
Advertisement claims headaches stem from stomach issues and recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Promises relief and offers a free sample at The Leo Haydon Drug Store for trial.
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Chamberlain
Leo Haydon Drug Store
Tragic House Fire Claims Fifteen Year Old Bettie Deering
Bettie Deering died from severe burns after her clothing caught fire from an open stove as she stood near a fire. She ran into the yard but wind fed the flames and she suffered intensely before passing away the following day. The incident occurred at the McIlroy place near Simmstown in the county’s eastern region.
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John Deering
Bettie
Mr. Deering
McIlroy
Simmstown
Slightly Injured Auc tioneer in buggy accident near warehouse
Mr John M Adams employed as auctioneer at Farmers Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Co was slightly injured when a buggy overturned after a frightened horse turned off a bridge near the warehouse. He and Mr Burr Fields were riding to town. Adams sustained bruises and light shock.
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John M. Adams
Adams
Farmers Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse Co
Loose Leaf Market
Burr Fields
Tobacco sales on local markets reach high prices
Over the last week Washington County Tobacco Warehouse and Farmers Tobacco Warehouse held three sales totaling about 160000 pounds. Prices ranged from six to twenty cents per pound, averaging around 13 to 15 cents. Buyers Moss Lake and Howard secured the lots. Local tobacco brought gratifying prices.
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Washington County Tobacco Warehouse Co
Farmers Tobacco Warehouse Co
Moss, Lake and Howard
Judge Thurman Buys Brown Heirs Farm at 300 Acres
Judge J. H. Thurman purchased from the Brown Heirs a farm on the Little Beech about 300 acres in size for $19,000. The sale name and exact date are not stated in the readable text.
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J. H. Thurman
Brown
Little Beech
Cupid's Arrows Marry Ella Thompson and Harvey Leachman
Miss Ella Thompson and Mr. Harvey Leachman wed tomorrow evening at the Thompson home. Father Hennessey will officiate the ceremony followed by a supper hosted by Mrs. Thompson. Ella Thompson, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Thompson, is popular locally. Harvey Leachman is a prominent young farmer of Pleasant Grove.
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Ella Thompson
Harvey Leachman
C. A. Thompson
Hennessey
Thompson
John Leach
Pleasant Grove
Grigsby Caldwell Wedding at Bullitt County Residence
Mr S W Caldwell of Bullitt County and Miss Mary E Grigsby daughter of Mr John Grigsby were wed today in a ceremony at the residence of Rev Father Hennessey with Father Hennessey officiating.
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S. W. Caldwell
Bullitt County
Mary E. Grigsby
John Grigsby
Father Hennessey
Hennessey
Local County Couple Weds in Town Ceremony
Mr. R. N. Hall and Miss Annie Sutton, prominent county youths, married last Saturday in a ceremony performed by Rev. W. H. Williams in town.
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R. N. Hall
Annie Sutton
W. H. Williams
Marriage Licenses Issued This Past Week
Ed Farris and Miss Luke Hanley. Hugh Leachman and Miss Bertha Edgerton. Harrison Coyle and Miss Ada Harmon. Chas Simms and Miss Ethel Scott. J Earl Snider and Miss Annie Mary Clarkson. J A Kidwell and Miss Susie M.
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Ed Farris
Luke Hanley
Hugh Leachman
Bertha Edgerton
Harrison Coyle
Ada Harmon
Chas, Simms
Ethel Scott
J Earl
Snider
Annie Mary Clarkson
J. A. Kidwell
Susie M
Death of a Child Ends Hope in Pleasant Grove Farm Sale
Notice reports the death of a three year old child of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Edelen and lists farm transfers tied to a real estate deal. The text notes several 176 to 155 acre parcels in Pleasant Grove and nearby neighborhoods with prices per acre. The obituary speaks of a mother, father and sister mourning the loss.
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the Sun
W. K. Edelen
McElroy & Wharton
Ers
Thos. Duncan
J. R
Kent Smith
Mary Sibyl
Pleasant Grove
Little Child
M. Elder
Mattingly
Pleasant Ran
Sam Ray
N. Ward
Heaven
Presbyterian services close after fruitful series
The Springfield Presbyterian church ended a period of services Sunday led by Dr. J. W. Logan of Somerset. Logan, a fervent Christian and engaging speaker, earned the esteem of locals and several new members joined the church during the series.
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Presbyterian Church
J. W. Logan
Somerset
Springfield
Logan
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised by Beals Resident
Mrs A L Alley of Beals Maine credits ten bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery with curing coughs colds and lung trouble in her family. The medicine is advertised as a quick relief for bronchitis asthma hemorrhage croup la grippe sore throat and chest pain. Trial bottle free and guaranteed by Haydon Robertson.
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A. L. Alley
Beals
Dr. King
Haydon & Robertson
Claybrooke Honored as National Citizens Life Director
W. D. Claybrooke of our town was elected a two year director of the National Citizens Life Insurance Co likely the largest southern company. The honor is described as distinct and well deserved for the recipient.
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W. D. Claybrooke
National Citizens Life Insurance Co
South
Mr. Claybrooke
Card of Thanks After Our Great Bereavement
To our many friends who aided and comforted us in our recent great bereavement we express heartfelt thanks and may God bless them for their goodness. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Boourtr and family.
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R. C. Boourtr
Chain The Dog and Turn The Boy Loose Harrodsburg Call for Parent School Help
A Harrodsburg Herald editorial urges parents to cooperate with teachers to curb youth vice. It notes boys roam after school while teachers struggle to instill morality and urges daily attendance, punctuality, home supervision, and open dialogue with schools.
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Harrodsburg Herald
High School Notes on Debates Discipline and Holidays
Local high school notes describe a postponed debate on Country Life vs City Life due to many missing debaters. Students joke about illness and social distractions, and mention a social professor urging classroom focus. The piece also notes Thanksgiving hunting plans, playground recess, and a missing 200 pound black Poland China boar hog stray with a reward for its return.
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Country Life
W. P. Montgomery
Land sale in Washington county tract with 85 acres
A land sale notice invites buyers for a tract of 85 acres in Washington county including 50 acres of bottom land on Hardin's Creek and tobacco land. The property features a dwelling and outbuildings, located on Spee and Loretto turnpike nine miles from Springfield and four miles from Loretto. Also offered is a Ganburg dwelling, store, blacksmith shop and barn. Sale on premises Wednesday December 1, contact 199-A.
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Washington County
Hardin's Creek
Spee and
Loretto
Milespringfield
Caslee
Ganburg
A. Bardsiowa
Thanksgiving Turkey Drunk A 19th Century Custom
A Western New York reminiscence recalls the old practice of soaking a Thanksgiving turkey in brandy before killing it. The drunk bird staggered in the yard as family guests watched, a scene now described as cruel and obsolete, with reflections on humane treatment.
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New York
Whale
Animala
Dr Kings New Life Pills Exceed All Records
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as an all round laxative tonic and health builder. It claims to purify the blood strengthen the nerves aid digestion and relieve constipation biliousness jaundice headaches chills and malaria. Sold for 26e at Haydon Robertson's.
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Dr. King
Haydon & Robertson's
Kentucky Star Flour Recalled From Shelves
A local notice warns customers about a Kentucky Star Flour product linked to a recall. Officials urge disposal or return to stores for refunds. No injuries reported.
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