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Moore worked for newspaper, then started his own
Joseph Scott Moore, an 1876 Centre College graduate and attorney, apparently was more interested in journalism than being ... Read more
Author: Brenda Edwards - Page 10 | The Advocate-Messenger
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Pattons in the service: Casey native compiles his family’s extensive military history in book
A new book, “Patton-Patten Military History” has been compiled and published to honor Patton veterans of all wars ... Read more
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McGroty immigrated from Ireland to Danville
Alexander Scott McGroty, a local businessman for many years, came to Danville in 1838, a year after he ... Read more
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‘Dog days of summer’ inspired predictions and weather prophecies
The “dog days of summer” are upon us, and if predictions of hot temperatures and thunderstorms are correct, ... Read more
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Hogsett Military Academy educated Danville boys at turn of century
Hogsett Military Academy on Maple Avenue was one of Danville’s foremost institutions of learning in the early 1900s, ... Read more
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Thrift store bin holds a piece of historical treasure
A small linen tablecloth with 88 names of people apparently associated with the Henry Clay family in Lexington ... Read more
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Barreling down the tracks: Several wrecks noted in early copies of The Kentucky Advocate
Several train wrecks were mentioned in the late 1800s and early 1900s copies of The Kentucky Advocate. Big ... Read more
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A simple observance of the country’s 100th birthday
Danvillians celebrated 100th anniversary of our independence in July 1876 and continue to observe the July 4th holiday ... Read more
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Up against it with electric service
The Danville Electric Company was having it share of problems in March 1920, according to an article in ... Read more
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Daniel Turner Fackler was a lawyer, newspaper editor in Danville
Daniel Turner Fackler came to Danville when he was 10 years old after his father died during the Civil ... Read more
