Hard Times and Social Welfare Reflect in Early 1900s
The article notes widespread money tightness before presidential elections and Wall Street grip. It cites New York social settlement workers reporting fewer medical calls and a lower death rate due to calmer living. It also lists numerous local personal notices and upcoming theater events at the Lexington Opera House with Miss Robson in Vera the Medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York City
Lexington Opera House
Chas. Scott
Eleanor Robson
Richard Harding Davis
Vera
Fleming County Club Formed at College
A Fleming County Club has been formed in the college by men from Fleming County. Officers are President W V Cropper Vice President J Glover Williams Secretary C P Sousley Treasurer Maurice Aitkin. The club aims for social and literary activities meeting monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Ville
W. I. Moore
Lexington
Transylvania University
Fleming County
W. V. Cropper
J. Glover Williams
C. P. Sousley
Maurice Aitkin
Spencer
Messrs
Emmons
Poynter
Day Arnold
Saunders
W. W. Morris
Coridon
John Wakefield
Louisville
Flemingsburg
Revival Services Continue at First Presbyterian Church
Revival services at the First Presbyterian Church continue this week with a Monday night sermon at 7 30. The topic is Trifling with Most Important Issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Conference of Country Life Commission in Kentucky
The Country Life Commission met at Grange Hall on the State University campus in Lexington with Governor Willson and many educators officials editors stockraisers and farmers. Data from the meeting will feed the Commission's December report to President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Country Life Commission
Grange Hall
State University
Kentucky
Willson
Roosevelt
Unclaimed Letters At The Post Office
List of unclaimed letters including Adams Mrs Dan Allen Martha Bush Mrs W F Baker Dave Clay Matt Dunkin Ed Girton D H Gillett Todd Moore J W Nolden Miss Sue Phillips E F Paynter James Rucker Miss Mary Robinson Mrs Laura Redman Mrs Fannie Sullivan Randall H W Smith F C Todd Jas Ross Taylor Miss Winnett Whitehead Elizabeth Washburn Jnc Wm R R Perry Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehead
Elizabeth
Washburr Jnc
R. R. Perry
Woodford Hunters Head to Casey County
Versailles Kentucky reports a wave of campaign exodus as officials depart for hunting trips. Deputy Wingate heads to Casey county while Henry Childers Weant Bohannon plan several days in Anderson. J P Holt Miller Turner at Antioch and Graddy with Henry Robb near Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Court House
Wingate
Casey County
Henry Childers
Weant Bohannon
Anderson
J. P. Holt
Miller Turner
Antioch
Jesse “Graddy
Henry Robb
Louisville
Kentucky Quail and Rabbit Hunting Law Lapses
Kentucky hunters flock to fields as quail partridges and rabbits lose legal protection at week’s end. The expired law allows hunting from various dates for different species and fines for possession during prohibited periods. Local sportsmen left the city with dogs and guns to begin the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
D. B. Scobee
Dr. Brashear
Nicholas
Ben D. Goff
Jake Gayté
Lauret
Transylvania Loses To Danville Players In Tight Rivalry
In Lexington on a sunny Saturday Transylvania University fell to Central University 6 to 5 before a large crowd of students and townspeople. Both teams showed strong form and spirit in a hard fought North Broadway gridiron clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Transylvania University
Central University
North Broadway
Body of Scipio Noble Remains Unburied in Cincinnati Morgue
The body of Scipio Noble, found dead in the Covington hills a week ago, remains at Donnelly Bros' morgue as Coroner Tarvin seeks to arrange a burial. Noble allegedly bought $116 worth of goods from Ballman's barber supply in Cincinnati, with a proposed compromise to cover burial costs. Tarvin has located Noble's father in Seligman, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scipio Noble
Covington
Donnelly Bros
Tarvin
Noble
Ballman
Barber Supply
Cincinnati
Seligman
Cincinnati Post
Smith Named for Sheriff in Scott County
Georgetown Kentucky November 16 A heavy vote was cast in the Scott county primary election naming the Democratic county ticket. Victors include County Judge J J Yates Sheriff Ed Smith Circuit Clerk R H Jouett County Assessor J T Scott Representative W A Bradley County Clerk W H Greenwood Coroner S T Moore and Surveyor M H Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Scott County
J. J. Yates
Sherff
Ed. Smith
Celric
R. H. Jouett
J._ T. Scott
W. A. Bradley
Greenwood
W. T. Moore
M. H. Abbott
Marriage Announcement for Miss May Thomson and Mr Clay Hoskins
Mr and Mrs James H Thomson announce the marriage of their daughter Miss May to Mr Clay Hoskins of Montgomery County on December 2 at 3 p m at their country home. No cards but friends and relatives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Thomson
Miss
May
Clay Hoskins
Montgomery County
Sweet Breads and French Peas Highlight Menu Platter
A menu item list includes fried frog legs on toast, frozen egg nog, Waldorf salad, snowflake potatoes, candid yams, cauliflower in cream, and sweet breads in cases with French peas. The compilation reflects vintage dining offerings and regional recipes.
The Groom's Part in a Wedding Reflects Balance
A witty note from the Chicago Record-Herald suggests a bride often outshines the groom, who is confined to ceremonial duties while the event centers on the bride. The quip contrasts traditional roles with humorous exaggeration of wedding dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Pretty Run and Social Visits Mentioned in Region
Joe Fielder sold hogs to Harry Thomson at 4.65 dollars. Mr and Mrs Merritt Warner visited friends in Estill. Miss Bessie Rushford and Riggs Johnson from Mr Sterling visited Mrs Henry Fielder with Lelia and Gilbert Fielder. Rose Tuttle hosted Jones Engle and wife. Mrs Joe Fielder is sick. Mrs W R Fluty and Mrs Will Tuttle visited Lexington. Cleo Engle visited Rose Mann. Bessie Fluty traveled to Lexington. Will Tuttle traveled to Paris. Etta Fielder, of Iron Mound, stayed with Carrie bee Warner in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fielder
Harry Thomson
Merritt Warner
Estill
Bessie Rushford
Riggs Johnson
Sterling
Henry Fielder
Lelia Fielder
Gilbert
Jones Engle
Rose Tuttle
W. R. Fluty
Will Tuttle
Lexington
Cleo Engle
Rose Mann
Bessie Fluty
Paris
Etta Fielder
Iron Mound
Carrie Bee Warner
Winchester
Tardiness at the City School Highlights Prompt Attendance
The article notes improved punctuality with strong patron cooperation. On Monday two pupils were tardy at each building with no good excuses. Friday visits had kept students away and caused two days of lost work. Mr. Frank Perry was in town Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betes
Patina O
Frank Perry
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It’ Ly
Grayson-Adams
Clarence
Grayson
Emma Adams
Allansville
Rev
E. C. ‘Watts
Ren. D. Goff
Rufus Lisle
Mountains
John Bean
Lilla Phelps
J. L. Waller
Charleston
W. Va
Renick Robb
Nashville
Tenn
Alice Porter
Drake
Anna Fox
J. Ed. Gaitskill
Mt. Sterling
Matt Bean
Buoy
Will Batson
Ben Franklin
Ben Tarel
Main‘street
W. A. Price
J. Tom Price
Harrodsburg
Clarence Boswell
Coleman Harris
Joe Smith
Thomas Green
T. L. Nunan
A. Gnadinger
Cynthiana
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Hunt Perry
Carlisle
Hugh Stubblefield
Mt Sterling
Walker Jameson
Beattyville
J. C. Tarpy
South Main Street
D. Young
Two Mile
William Allen
Thomas Eades
Normal
Ills
Log Lick
Eades
J. T. Eades
Berea
A. S. Vivian
B. Kerr
Albert Eades
North Middletown
Hubert Hunter
Stanton
Frank Jackson
Texas
Artis & Turnbull
K.W. C
Cumming
Commission ON Country Life
Woodford
Transylvania
Danville
Crimson Squad
Smith
Scott
Ume
C.H. Bowen
Baldwin Bros
Scrivener Bros. & CO
New York
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