Exchange of Letters from Mrs Henry in Kentucky
Versailles Ky February 2 1912 Miss Goldie Perry receives a heartfelt reply from Josephine K Henry expressing profound grief over her aged aunt's death. Henry recalls her sister's visit and town sympathy, notes illness of Miss Perry's father, praises Perrygraphs and Kentucky writings, and sends regards to family while coping with loss and blindness.
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Josephine K. Henry
Versailles
Goldie Perry
Bhelie
New York
Kentucky
Invitation to deliver Clark county speech at Richmond
A February 2 1912 letter from Richmond Kentucky asks Col R R Perry Winchester Kentucky to speak for Clark County when Kentucky legislators visit the Normal School next week. The Clark delegation plans to display a county banner and seeks a strong Clark voice to represent the county, with a note hoping Clark will beat all others.
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Kentucky
Clark County
Clark
Letter From J E Delph To Col Perry In 1912
A tender note from J E Delph to Col R R Perry dated February 2 1912 in Lexington Kentucky praises Perry s life and longtime friendship. Delph recalls their early days and old times, wishes Perry a restoration to health and many more years of useful life.
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Col
R. R. Perry
Lexington
Winchester
J. E. Delphi
Mrs Dolly Tarpy Notices Perry Health Restoration
A letter from Mrs Dolly Tarpy written to Mr Perry expresses joy at his recovery and hopes he soon resumes writing the Perry graphs. The note closes with affectionate regards from a friend.
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Mr. Perry
Dear Niece Note From S F Perry
Decatur Sf Winchester Ky letter from S F Perry to his niece. He reports his brother's critical illness and offers prayers for his recovery. Says he has not been well but is improving and sends love to all, signing as an affectionate uncle.
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S. F. Perry
Uncle Welce Mullins Sends Well Wishes From Kentucky
A Kentucky letter from Welcome Mullins of Laurel County to Mr Perry expresses concern for his illness and hopes for a quick recovery before the fishing season. The writer, signing as Welcome Mullins, sends prayers and warm regards from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welce” Mullins
Cruise
Laurel County
Mr. Perry
Sailor's letter from Maj Hampton to Perry in Sun-Sentinel
A San Francisco correspondent writes from the Presidio to Perry in the Sun-Sentinel. He misses the "Winkles" column and notes Miss Goldie's celebratory salutation "Father." He invites Perry to California to recuperate and discuss “Woman's Rights,” praising Miss Goldie and wishing well.
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Maj
K. J. Hampton
San Francisco
Cal
Presidio
Perry
The
Sun-Sentinel
Goldie
California
Cottage Home Destroyed in Bitter Cold Fire
Firemen battled a North Main Street blaze that destroyed a cottage owned by C. E. Bush and occupied by Robert S. Noland. Loss estimated at 1500 with insurance, most furnishings saved. Origin undetermined as water froze in air due to cold. Alarm sounded at 10 50.
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C. E. Bush
Robert S. Noland
North Main Street
Purchases Farm Near Lexington by Mr Pharis
Mr John W Pharis who recently sold a farm on the Wades Mill pike to Mr Thomas May of Pike County for 18000 has bought Mr Charles F E Early s farm on Walnut Hills pike six miles from Lexington containing 172 acres at 125 per acre Pharis will move to Fayette City the first of March
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John W. Pharis
Wades Millpike
Thomas May
Pike County
Charles FE. Early
Walnut Hills Pike
Lexington
Pharis
Fayette
El Rey Sisters to Appear Here at Auditorium Rink
The El Rey Sisters Zoe and Ilaire, favorites of the Anna Held Company, present a week of exhibition skating at the Auditorium Skating Rink. They perform nightly with matinee shows Wednesday and Saturday, featuring toe steps and roller dancing in a graceful display.
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EL Rey Sisters
el Rey
Auditorium
Zoe
Ilaire el Rey
Anna
Public sale of household goods at Mr Alexander’s auction
Auctioneer E. E. Loomis reports a large crowd and rapid bidding at the public sale of household goods of Mr. Alexander, 123 College street, last Saturday. Prices listed include Brussels rug seven dollars, Axminster rug thirteen dollars, Princess dresser seventeen dollars, folding bed sixteen dollars and change, chifferche eighteen dollars and change, buffet fourteen dollars, bedroom suite thirty six dollars and fifty cents. All minty articles sold at good prices.
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E. E. Loomis
Alexander
College Street
Buffet
Tobacco Sales Report From City Warehouses
At 2 15 Monday afternoon over 150000 pounds of tobacco were sold at two city warehouses. Most lots were low grade with prices ahead of last week. Scobee's Warehouse moved 75000 to 100000 pounds priced 2 to 18 dollars. Planters House sold 75000 pounds at 2 50 to 23 dollars, quality described as poor with better grades bringing 2 to 5 dollars above last week.
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R. A. Scobee
Planters
Tciacrea
Associated Charities Directors Meet for Officer Election
A meeting of the directors of the Associated Charities will be held in the Fraternity building Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. All members are urged to be present as an election of officers will be held.
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The
Associated Charities
Commemorates tenth year of Cumming pastorate in Winchester
Dr. Cumming marks ten years at First Presbyterian Winchester with a sermon on changes since his start. He notes few pastors in Kentucky synod have long tenures and outlines plans for expanded church work and reorganized forces to reach a larger sphere of usefulness.
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First Presbyterian Huren
Cumming
Winchester
Synod of
Kentucky
Methodist Church
Episcopal
First Baptist
Old Baptist
First Christian
Central Baptist
First Presbyterian Church
Long Struggle Ends for Popular Lexington Editor King Welsh
In Lexington Kentucky on February 5 King Welsh a leading young newspaper man died at St Josephs Hospital after more than a year of illness He was 25 He endured three operations and a heroic fight to recover The funeral was held Monday at St Pauls Catholic church Father Liebert de Waegen officiating The report also notes temperance political activity and county unit legislation in the state capital with Governor McCreary and Lt Governor McDermott supporting the measure.
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Lexington
King Welsh
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mr. Welsh
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Liebert de Waegen
Friends of the Temperance Cause
McCreary
McDermott
San Francisco Southern Club officers and builders noted
The San Francisco Evening Post describes the new Southern Club home with its architect’s drawing and lists officers from Kentucky natives, including W. H. Beat y, R. E. Queen, W. F. Ingram, and W Garner Smith. Beaty serves as California Supreme Court Chief Justice and Queen owns California Syrup of Figs. Ingram is Assistant Auditor for Southern Pacific. Smith, Winchester's popular figure, is club secretary.
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San Francisco Evening Post
Southern Club
W. H. Beaty
R. E. Queen
W. F. Ingram
Louisville
W Garner Smith
Winchester
Amon
Beatty
Supreme Court
California
Queen
Fis
Ingram
Southern Pacificc Raie Id
M. Smith
Manes strong plea against the saloons
Rev Purley A Baker National Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League spoke at the Lexington YMCA about the County Unit law as a step toward state and national prohibition. Rev N A Palmer Louisville State Superintendent outlined temperance gains in Kentucky and predicted most counties voting dry under the new law.
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National
Baker
Lexington
Purley A. Baker
Anti-Saloon League
N. A. Palmer
Louisville
League
Kentucky
Small Child Cremated in Georgetown Cabin Fire
Georgetown Kentucky February 5 Three year old Carrie Scruggs died after a Sunday fire in a cabin near her mother who was at work nearby. The stove was left hot and the child’s dress reportedly ignited causing the girl to jump back toward bed. The house survived but only charred remains were found. Father jailed awaiting trial for a separate cutting scrape.
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Georgetown
Carrie Scruggs
Mary Scruggs
James Ewing
Disappearance Of Minister In Kentucky District
Lexington Kentucky February 5 Rev L S Fuller 532 Rose Street head of the Lexington District of the Anti Saloon League and a noted Methodist minister has been missing since Friday night causing alarm among friends and relatives He was last seen walking along railroad tracks near Bidwell Olio after meetings three miles from that place No trace of him has been found despite telegrams and inquiries from Mrs Fuller Ira Russell Bidwell authorities and friends continue to search for clues
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Lexington
L. S. Fuller
Rose Street
Anti-Saloon League
Puller
Bidwell
Olio
Fuller
Rose Ireet
Ira Russell
Death of Mr William Taylor in Jackson Street home
Mr William Taylor age 74 died Sunday night after a two year illness from paralysis. He was the son of the late Judge E T Taylor and never married. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the home of Mr J T Dykes on Jackson Street conducted by Rev J J Gilbert, with interment at Winchester cemetery.
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William Taylor
J. T. Dykes
Jackson Street
Taylor
E. T. Taylor
J. J. Gilbert
Winchester Cemetery
Boy's Work Institute Sparks Winchester Effort
A Winchester Boy's Work Institute meeting drew over 100 boys at the Courthouse with 58 signing decision cards and 7 promising church membership. Proposals to raise 5000 for Camp Daniel Boone facilities were outlined, with 750 expected locally today. Campaign leaders include E S Jouett and W Paige among others, and about 3000 dollars has been raised toward the goal.
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Winchester
Presbyterian Ehurch
P.C. Dix
E. S. Woosley
W. C. Paige
J. C. Acheson
Danville
Courthouse
Christian Church
Daniel Boone
Robert Fitch
Robert Cumming
Albert Baldwin
Robert Hays
Frank MacNeill
C. S. Venabie
F. S. Woosley
E. S. Jouett
C. H. Rees
B.T. Spencer
Beverly Jouett
Geo. Tomlinson
C. H. Loveland
J. W. Chambers
Chas. Venable
Willis VanMeter
Is. Cumming
Owen Vite
Ip. C. Dix
W. Paige
A. R. Sphar
Lee M. Terr
J. L. Bosley
Fisherman Identity Clarified Over Weekend News Tale
A Saturday News item misled readers by implying the fisherman's identity referred to a Judge Benton. The piece clarifies that the fisherman who related the facts was not the judge, correcting the introductory misdirection.
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Benton
Choice Engravings and a Cheery Patriotism Debate
A Washington Star exchange features a cheerful citizen stating America is rich in patriotism and art. Miss Cayenne counters, arguing the rush to spend twenty dollar bills is not solely due to George Washington’s image, highlighting broader public eagerness in currency symbolism.
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America
Miss Cayenne
George Washington
Washington Star
Kitty and the Cowboys at Essanay Lubin shows
Movie listings advertise Kitty and the Cowboys with Vita graph Forresters Plea Essanay Love's Victory Lubin Three Muskateers show tomorrow matinee 2 30 and 3 30. Also for rent a well furnished room house on Lexington avenue with outbuildings contact East Tennessee phone 227. For sale 300 slicks of corn from J Scott Renick with feed lot option.
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Vitagraph
Essanay
Lubin
Lexington Avenue
East Tennessee
J. Scott Renick
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Richmond
J. E. Delph
Dolly Tarpy
Decatur, Sf
Winchester, Ky
Brothers
Illess
Uncle Welr
Sis
Mose
Mullins
Maj. Hampton
Alexander Sale
Scobee’s
Planters’ House
W. M. Cumming
Yeay
Manes
Palmer
Cabin
Lim
WM. Taylor
Boy's Work Institute
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