Halloween customs and social events in Lexington
The article reflects on Halloween meanings across regions and lists social happenings in Lexington. It describes customs in England and Scotland, including games, mirrors, and superstitions, then details gatherings at homes of Mrs. Grigsby and Mrs. Nelson Jr., a coon hunt hosted by Dr. Brooks, D A R activities, and numerous: visits, dinners, and parties around late October and early November in the community.
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Hallowe
England
Scotland
The Power of Love at Opera House with Marian West
Miss Marian West stars in The Power of Love at the Opera House and delivers a strong performance as an uncouth country girl married to a rich society favorite. Her portrayal wins audience sympathy from the opening moments and should expand her public following.
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Marian West
Douglas
Miss West
Hart Chapter D A R Concert at Opera House
Winchester D A R chapter presents a concert next Friday at the Opera House. Featured performers include Bruce Reynolds violinist from Boston, Studio Quartette, and soloists Miss Margaret Foster Miss Grace Appleton Miss Carolyn Goff Miss Hattie Keith pianist Miss Katherine Wilson accompanist Miss Virginia Parker.
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Hart Chapter
D. Av R
Winchester
Opera House
Bruce Reynolds
Boston
Margaret Foster
Grace Appleton
Carolyn Goff
Hattie Keith
Katherine Wilson
Virginia Parker
Presbyterian Church Sermons and Bible School Schedule
The Rev. Wm. Cumming will preach tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Conversions how assured and The Curse of Inordinate Ambition. Everyone invited. Bible School and Men's Adult Class at 9:45 a.m.
Insurance Roadblock for Wedding Trousseau In Elkins
A Chicago dispatch reports from Elkins West Virginia that a wedding trousseau is insured, highlighting an unusual coverage choice. The notice notes the policy details were filed in the local or state records and reflects quirky modern insurance practices.
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Lula Willis of Lexington
The death of Mrs. Lula Willis wife of Dr. R. L. Willis superintendent of the Eastern Kentucky Asylum was noted. She was born in the county and survived by siblings J. E. Gaitskill H. A. Rogers J. W. Burgin S. H. Gaitskill W. Gaitskill Strother Gaitskill. The funeral was in Lexington at three this afternoon with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
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Lula Willis
Lexington
R. L. Willis
Eastern Kentucky Asylum
California
Webb Gaitskill
Mr. Sterling
J. W. Hughes
Owingsville
William Arnold
Richmond
Harvey Rogers
Wade’s Mill
J. W. Burgin
Samuel W. Willis
Winchester
N. P. van Meter
W. F. Price
James G. White
Alexander Hall
David Barrow
F. H. Clark
Ernest Cassidy
B. L. Coleman
Beverly R. Jouett
R. P. Taylor
Funeral of Mr J W Watts Held on West Broadway
The funeral for J W Watts was held from his home on West Broadway Saturday at two o clock. Rev J H MacNeill and Elder J W Harding led service. interment followed at Winchester Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Mullins J T Lyman W M Caskie J A Bush Wm W Harding and George W McKinney. He is survived by a wife one daughter Mrs McEwan of the county three brothers John W H R and T W of Millersburg and three sisters Mrs J W Black Mrs Wilson Lawrence and Mrs H F Bradley of this city and county.
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J. W. Watts
West Broadway
J. H. MacNeill
J. W. Harding
Winchester Cemetery
James Mullins
J. T. Lyman
W. M. Caskie
J. A. Bush
Wm. W. Harding
George W. McKinney
Elkins Couple Take Short Fire Policy On Wardrobe
Miss Katherine Elkins yesterday took out a fire insurance policy covering a special wardrobe and jewels, believed to be her trousseau. The policy runs for one month and the amount is not disclosed. Senator and Mrs. Elkins planned to return to Washington next week, but a cablegram today prompted Mr. Elkins to stay longer.
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Katherine Elkins
Trousseau
Elkins
Washington
Sewing services offered by Mrs J C Lary in Highland street
Advertisement for sewing services by Mrs J C Lary 234 Highland Street. She offers all kinds of sewing with specialization in ladies shirt waists and children's dresses. Contact at the stated address. Dated 10-19-1une.
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Highland Street
J. C. Lary
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Talitha
Grigsby
Tipton Rawlins
Lee Bush
Byrd Hodgkin
John Hardwick
Elizabeth Grigsby
George B. Nelson, Jr
Dudley Street
Chas. B. Nelson
Anna
Washington, D. C
Aletheia Shiddell
Ida M. Coates
William Mayfield
Will Nelson
R. R. Perry
City
E. 8. Childs
Chicago
Coon Hunt
George
Brooks
Lexington Pike
Goff
Ernest Bean
Paris Pike
Ben D. Goff
Florrye Smith
Margaret McKinley
Ruth Tucker
Daughters of the American Revolution
Annie Croxton
Hart
Women of
Jane Gaitskill
Maysville
Rice- Worthington
George King
Carlisle
Sallie Jones
Pine Grove
East
Mass
New York
Rhode Island
Lou Boswell
Stuart Tracy
Clarence Boswell
Mr. Boswell
Warren Witherspoon
Mr. Witherspoon
Versailles
Sue Buckner
Paris
Miss Osborne
Miss Liston
Miss Granducci
Walter Strode
Robert Wallace
Jeff Sutherland
Richardson
Sophia Wilhert
Versailes
Bess Bradford
Georgetown
Steve
Ed Clark
Rezin M. Scobee
Week
Louisville
Frankie McDonald
Marshall
Robert Friend
Irvine
F. C. Guy
Dreyfus
Berea
Madison County
Roy Flynn
Edna Brunaugh
J. L. Morrison
L. D. Hisle
Capt
Todd Hall
Peewee Vallely
A. R. Hall
Winn Avenue
Walker Jameson
John G
Beattyville
J. C. Tarpy
South Main Street
Guy Locknane
Master Guy Brown
Jackson Street
W. E. Heflin
Ruckerville
Callie McKinney
Mary Heflin
Callie
Ruth McKinney
Lula
Alta
Lizzie Fox
Carrie Fox
Myrtle Todd
Viola Rucker
Alva
Francis Heflin
Katie Raglan
Jodella Sams
Grace Walden
Messrs
Lisle
Newton
Albert
Landon
Milton Fox
Charlie
Pyryerett Todd
Ira Walden
John Moss
Walter Lowry
Gaitskill Wills
Vernon Wills
Edd
Pace
Sydney Twyman
Jim
Ernest Allen
Cranfield Brookshire
Claude Perry
Ragland
Will Henderson
Clay
Idrige
Willie Ragland
Laing
Malaga
New
York
Ella W. Haggard
D. Alr
W. Va
Th Bluegrass
Sasnoqysom
Ueippi Ys
Puesnoyg
Saan Ul
C. H. Bowen
Shearer
Hagle Casting Company
L. & E. Depot
College Street
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