South in fiction review credits Kentucky authors
A Bookman illustrated critique notes Harriet Beecher Stowe first highlighted Kentucky in Uncle Tom’s Cabin, but also credits Mary J. Holmes James Lane Allen John Fox Jr and Mrs Alice Hogan Rice. It contests errors about King Solomon and editor George D Prentice and mentions a faulty 20 percent off on upper berths for Pullman porters in transit text.
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Isaac ¥. Marecosson
Bookman
Harriett Beecher Stowe
Kentucky
Mary J. Holmes
Lena Rivers
James Lane Allen
John Fox, Jr
Lumber Profiteers Plan To Expand Selling Low Prices
A dubious business duo admits to selling first class lumber at second class prices and pledges to continue this scheme. They state the aim is to make their shop the town’s most popular by undercutting rivals and expanding operations.
Christmas Toys At Hensley Store Highlight Holiday Sale
Christmas shoppers should not miss the Hensley old stand line of toys of every kind at pre own price. Rev Henry Clark and Mrs Wilcox with babies of Paris visit Rev J E Black in town for the holidays.
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Hensley Old Stand
MOYSE
Henry Clark
Mi O Na stomach tablets advertised for indigestion
An advertisement touts Mi O Na stomach tablets priced at 50 cents with a money back guarantee. It claims to cure indigestion from food fermentation and lists a customer testimonial from Wakefield Massachusetts. The note also mentions Phillips Drug Company price and an insurance agency contact.
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Phillips
Winchester
Arthur Sederquest
Nichols St
Wakefield
Mass
Phillips Drug Company
Pictures Framed At A Own Price This Week
M. D. Royse at Hensley Stand offers framed pictures at a personal price this week, with emphasis on value and selection for shoppers.
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M. D. Royse
Hensley
Christmas Gift Idea From Mrs Wests Confectionery
A Christmas present idea highlights Lowney's candy or a fruit basket from Mrs. Chas R West's confectionery. The note references a date 12-7-81 and marks a holiday gift suggestion from the store.
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Lowiney
Chas. R. West
Verdict for the Defendant in Stock Damage suit
In the case Obe Howard v Luke Niblack the jury on Thursday morning found for the defendant regarding damages claimed from stock allegedly killing a calf and injuring a cow owned by the plaintiff.
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Obe Howard
Luke Niblack
Wilcox Sues Rose Over Tobacco Settlement in Clark Court
The Clark circuit court began the Wilcox versus Rose suit Thursday afternoon seeking settlement of a tobacco transaction claimed to be worth 423 dollars. The case centers on a financial dispute from a tobacco deal and sets the stage for further court action.
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Wilcox
Rose
Clark
Explosion kills 309 miners at Little Hulton colliery
In Bolton England on December 22 an explosion at the Little Hulton colliery of Hulton Colliery Co. trapped miners entering the pit. Rescue efforts were hindered by fire and gas and by 9:30 p.m. officials reported 44 bodies recovered with many more found in rubble. Eight survivors were pulled out, some in serious condition, as authorities and church officials attended a mournful scene. The disaster followed another large mine explosion earlier in the year at Welling ton, Cumberland.
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Bolton
England
Little Hulton
Hulton Colliery Company
Gerrard
Manchester
Wellington
White Haven
Cumberland
Miners Found Dead in Shaft Rescue Efforts Continue
Rescuers planned to enter the mine every three hours. Toward midnight two more miners were found alive but badly burned and in critical condition. In total 40 bodies were recovered from the shaft bottom and will be brought up as soon as possible. A faint hope remains that another survivor may be found.
Auditorium Theater Motion Pictures and Candy for Children
At the Auditorium theater a slate of 2000 feet of top motion pictures will be shown. Every child with a ticket for Thursday or Friday or Saturday matinee will receive a box of candy. The matinee runs from 3:00 to 4:30 PM and costs 5e for all. Mr Dakin will perform a new song each night.
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Dakin
Earth tremors recorded in Washington
Earth tremors were recorded in Washington on December 22 as authorities reported minor seismic activity. No injuries or major damage were immediately reported, and monitoring continued at regional observatories.
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Washington
Seismograph At Georgetown Reports Late Night Tremors
The seismograph at Georgetown University recorded tremors Wednesday night from 11 52 p m to 1 02 a m likely aftershocks of a past quake. Also listed are assorted Phoenix Mullers colors and Bloomfield Co items. Royse Boone sold Red Star coal at 12 5242.
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Georgetown University
Phoenix Mulllers
Bloomfield & Co
Royse & Boone
Red Star
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