Washington County Fair Celebrates 45th Meeting
The Washington County Fair closed after a record showing with large crowds each day and praise for orderly, joyous attendance. Premium awards list includes numerous quilting, embroidery, lace, and needlework prizes won by Mrs. C. W. Dawson, Miss Julia Parrott, Mrs. Henry McElroy, Miss Julia Phorott, and others, with items ranging from quilts and linens to paintings and dolls.
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Washington County
Ieee
Wisdoiesto
Springfield
J. B. Johnson
L. F. Mattmngly
C. B. Johnson
Henry McElroy
J. S. McElroy
Julia Parrott
C. W. Dawson
L. F
T. M. Estes
W. Godards
T. J. Settle
J. F. Mattingly
Lilly Shmms
Chas. Willett
Flora Keege
M. C. Mayes
Flora
Keene
Miss Kill
Lisle
G L. Whiron
J. H. Kearns
J. Raarus
Placque
Lise Durrett
J. Y. Mayes
Eline Darrett
Wim- Lea Ben Davis
Wm. Lear
Lear
Wm Lear
Cling Atone
T. S. Mayes
Go see him and Oy good line at the Opera House
A fragment notes an events week at the Opera House with a line urging audiences to attend and enjoy the performance. It hints at lighthearted entertainment and audience engagement during the spring period. The readable text emphasizes curiosity about the show and its appeal.
Mystery note sparks pond search after local murder talk
A deciphered Sunday note claims a stranger’s corpse lies in a Springfield Fair Grounds pond after a night of foul play. City Marshal John Graves and companions dredged the water seeking clues but found nothing conclusive. Meanwhile Mr Rod Noel of Mackville died of typhoid at his father’s home, mourned as a loyal, charitable young man by the county.
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Springfield Fair Grounds
Nobosh
John Graves
R Rod Noel
Richard ‘Noel
Mackville
Jenkineville
Yester
Fredericktown Picnic Promises One Of Your Happiest Days
Fredericktown plans a field event Saturday September 4 as advertised last week. Attendees are urged to join and enjoy a joyful day in the community gathering.
Hapley Company to Dedicate New Warehouse in Washington County
A large Saturday dedication is planned for Hapley Company's new warehouse in Washington County. National figure Mr. Sherman and Congressman Sthnie are scheduled to attend as about 5,000 people are expected to pack the building for the event and program.
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Sepe
Washington County
Hapley Company
cSherman
Orkanimir
U. S
Sthnie
Interes
Enne
Duncan Jutu delivers Panam canal lecture at court
Bardstown speaker Hon. Ben Jutu presents a plain, factual Panam canal report from his Panama trip. He praises progress, cites the 138 trains and 30,000 workers, debunks graft claims, and predicts completion in seven to eight years. He commends enterprise and urges prudent planning and continued public oversight.
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Rue Herald
Ben Jutu
Bardstown
Lee
Panamé
Magnonia
Pana
Panam
Johnson
Amar Jean
Waehi
Democratic campaign opens in Lexington with Hager and Beckham
In Lexington Kentucky, Democratic Governor candidate I W Hager and Judge Hager outlined platforms amid a vigorous campaign kickoff. The pairs highlighted tax plans, county law, Sunday saloon closing, development of Kentucky State College, and a pledge not to run for U.S. Senator if elected, while criticizing Bradley Taylor’s seven year administration.
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Lexington
Williame
Bradley
Taylor
Frankfort
W. Hager
Kentucky
Shem
Statehouse
Taylo
United States
Educational Matters and School Reports Deadlines
A bulletin urges trustees and teachers to submit monthly school reports within ten days after each taught month. It clarifies that a school month equals twenty actual teaching days and a day equals six hours, with nine hours maximum including recess. It warns of penalties and outlines examination procedures and paper standards for upcoming tests.
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Successful Meeting at Pleasant Grove Church In Kentucky
The Pleasant Grove church in Washington County Kentucky held an August meeting led by Bro K B Sommers of Georgetown. Seventeen joined by baptism two by letter and four restored. Sommers delivered strong sermons to praise God the community benefited. Next meeting with Beech Grove near Jenningsontn.
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Bardstowy + Wilitte
Anpjech
Springfiela
Pleasant Grove
Chureh
Washington County
Bro. K. 8. Sommers
Georgetown
Ro. Sommers
Beech Grove Rch
Jensonton
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Ben Hayden
Sallie Kimberlin
Taylor Estes
G. D. Robertson
R. £. C. Lawson
G. D. Robert
Thomas E. Depew
Sherlock “Holmes
Fredericktown
Hodgenville
Sam Anderson
Democratic
Mr. Hager
Bloomfield
Nelson County
Wil Ieee
Wall
Eli H Brown, Jr
Everett
A. W.goyle
Majestic Mars Retachring Co
St. Louis
Suuure & McEurey
Bardstown Fair
Fannie Depew
Opera House
DePew-Burdette Company
Educational Matters
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