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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1921

Page

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Prof Henry M Gunn Dies in Oregon at 50

The city learns of Prof Henry M Gunn age 50 former school superintendent. He died in Oregon from heart trouble aided by nervous prostration. Survived by wife Miss Roberta Marrs and two children Henry M Gunn Jr and Jane Berkley Gunn. Interment was in Tacoma Washington.

Henry M. Gunn Gunn Roberta Marrs Lexington Mapleton Drd Jane Berkley Gunn Tacoma Wash

Mt Sterling High Senior Class Attends UK Play

Senior class members from Mt Sterling High School visited Lexington on Friday night to watch The Admirable Crichton staged by the University of Kentucky Strollers. The group was led by Principal H A Babb and included faculty and several students both ladies and gentlemen.

Mt. Sterling High School Lexington Crichton Strollers University of Kentucky H. A. Babb Ruby Lee Dale Frances Hazelrigg Bertie Pieratt Maryanna Young Lucile Bush Elizabeth Prewitt Henrietta Greene Mattie Pin

Dixie Enlarges Confectionery to Serve Growing Patronage

Dixie enlarges its Dixie Confectionery by extending the business room to the rear and redecorating to invite more customers. The article notes the store aims to better serve a growing patronage and encourages patrons to ask their grocer for E-Z-Bake 49-St.

Dixie Confectionery

War Mothers to Meet in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Chapter of the American War Mothers will meet Tuesday afternoon April 12 at 2 30 o clock in the Women s History Club rooms. All mothers of those who served are urged to attend whether or not they belong to the chapter. Business for mothers and Memorial Day plans will be discussed. Contributions to a memorial gift fund for the Montgomery County Legion are accepted at the meeting as a voluntary donation with no soliciting. Please invite others.

Montgomery County American War Mothers Woman’s History Club Montgomery County Legion

Market Place ad sells clothing shoes and furniture

The Market Place under manager C Howell advertises sale of clothing shoes and furniture with a call for goods and contact number 913.

C. Howell

Shackelford joins Hunt & Co to run cream business

GOES WITH HUNT E. J. Shackelford who sold his grocery and fruit business to Parsons has formed a connection with W. T. Hunt & Co and will be associated with Mr. Hunt in the cream business. He is an experienced cream operator with prior work in the field in this city and Winchester and holds a Tester's license from the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station. Also notice advising real estate excess profits tax refunds through McKee at 30 S. Bank St Mt. Sterling Ky.

E. J. Shackelford R. D. Parsons W. T. Hunt & Co Mr. Hunt Mr. Shackelford Winchester Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station McKee H. Clay McKee S. Bank St Mt. Sterling

Serious Condition Of Dr J A Shirley Reported

In serious condition Dr J A Shirley, who has been in declining health for some time, became worse last night and is in a very critical state.

J. A. Shirley

Tailored Hats for Street Wear Arrive in Wide Selection

Mrs. K. C. Clarke announces a new stock of tailored hats for street wear. The collection features a broad range of styles, sizes, and prices appealing to fashion-conscious shoppers seeking contemporary headgear.

Long-Green Tobacco Company Opens In Mt Sterling

The Long-Green Tobacco Co is opened by President J Clay Cooper and Secretary-Treasurer H B Turner. The East High Street plant is well lit ventilated and organized for tobacco work with J Wells Wilkerson supervising trainees. Factory floors house offices stemming room and drying packing rooms with elevator access. The outlook is hopeful predicting a major local enterprise.

Long-Green Tobacco Company J. Clay Cooper H. B. Turner East High Street J. Wells Wilkerson Long-Green Tobacco Co Mt. Sterling

Olympian Springs Making Improvements

The famed health resort at Olympian Springs announces extensive upgrades to the springs and hotel. Manager Arthur P. Brown says attendee interest remains high and he will meet visitor demands as improvements proceed.

Arthur P. Brown

Special Bargains in Thursday’s Paper

F D Richardson offers bargains worth your while with Thursday’s specials.

F. D. Richardson

Grace Jones Undergoes Operation at Local Hospital

Miss Grace Jones of this city underwent a surgical operation at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington today. Friends of the popular young girl are wishing her a speedy return to health.

Grace Jones Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington

Seed clover and timothy offered in Mt. Sterling

Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co. advertises seed clover and timothy at 99 percent purity with a right price. Phone 2. E Z Bake.

Timothy Mt. Sterling Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co

Squire Trimble Dies at Camargo

Squire John Trimble, 75, a renowned Montgomery county citizen, died at his Camargo home after a long Bright's disease illness. Survived by adopted daughter Mrs Ballard Stafford and three brothers, services led by Sev B W Trimble at Camargo Christian church with Masonic Lodge attendance. Burial in Machpelah cemetery. A longtime Democrat and magistrate, he was highly regarded for his Christian character.

Squire John Trimble Montgomery County Camargo Bright Ballard Stafford Joe Lem This County Algin Trimble Johnson Station Camargo Christian Church Sev B. W Trim

Salt price offer from Mt Sterling Commission & Storage Co

Salt buyers urged to save 50 cents per bar relative to standard pricing. Contact Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co by phone for details and orders.

Mt Sterling Commission & Storage Co

New Policeman R C Lloyd Joins City Force

R C Lloyd appointed to city police, succeeding Tom Fitch who resigned to join Kentucky Utilities Company. Lloyd described as fearless and seen as a capable officer. Hats for any occasion offered by Mrs. K O Clarke with call-and-see sales pitch.

R. C. Lloyd Tom Fitch Kentucky Utilities Company Lloyd K. O. Clarke

Home on Crutches and Local notices

Howell Hunt, a medical college student in Louisville, was brought home on crutches after a severe rheumatism attack last week. Rebecca Ruth candy is offered in a home made box at 1.25 per pound by Candy Kitchen.

Howell Hunt Louisville Rebecca Ruth

Real Estate Agent Sells Harrison Avenue Lot

T Foster Rogers reports the sale of a building lot adjoining Mrs Ella Daniels residence on Harrison avenue to Charlie Humphries for a private price. Humphries plans to build a residence on the lot this spring.

T. Foster Rogers Ella Daniels Harrison Avenue Charlie Humphries Humphries

Meeting at Baptist Church Wednesday Evening

A business gathering of importance will be held at the Baptist church on Wednesday at 7 30 oclock. Every member is urged to attend.

The Baptist Church

Local Tax Official Undergoes Operation at Hospital

Harry F. Howell, tax commissioner of the county and a well known citizen, was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington Friday night after a sudden illness. An operation was performed shortly after arrival. His condition is reported serious but improved with a good chance of recovery.

Harry F. Howell Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington Howell

Cow Pasture For Rent Near Grassy Lick Pike

Room to graze 2 or 3 cows near town on Grassy Lick Pike. Good grass and water. See C. B. Stephens or R. TI. Settles.

Grassy Lick Pike C. B. Stephens R. TI

Col H L Stone to resign after long Kentucky service

Col H L Stone a Bath county native and longtime Mt Sterling lawyer and head attorney for the L N with Louisville ties says he will resign effective April 21 at age 80. He will be succeeded by L N first assistant Edward S Jouett, formerly of Winchester.

H. L. Stone Bath County Mt. Sterling Louisville Col. Stone Edward S&s. Jouett Winchester

Mrs. John English Dies at Home on Harrison Avenue

Announcement of the death of Mrs. John English at 2 10 this afternoon at her Harrison Avenue home. She was regarded as a pure and beloved member of the city. A fuller obituary will appear in Thursday's issue.

John English Harrison Avenue

Hon Meat Company Cold Storage Plant Advances

Work on the Hon Meat Company's cold storage plant progresses rapidly. The first story frame and brickwork rise while the basement is concreted and a massive stone wall is laid to shield the building from Hinkston Creek high water. Completion will take months as modern machinery is installed.

Hinkston Creek

Hayden and Will Sewell to Face Exam Saturday

Hayden and Will Sewell, detained suspects in the C. P. Stephens case, will undergo their examining trial Saturday before Judge E. W. Senff. Each brother is out on $500 bond furnished by B. F. Caudill, W. W. Eubank, Billy Wells and Henry Watson.

Hayden Will Sewell C. P. Stephens E. W. Senff B. F. Caudill W. W. Eubank Billy Wells Henry Watson

City High School Notes and Season Opener

City High School baseball won 13 to 3 last Friday and next plays Cynthiana in a much anticipated contest. Mt Sterling hopes to replicate last Friday’s strong showing. The Senior Class heard a University of Kentucky lecture on Community Drama by Mr. Percy Mackye and enjoyed the Strollers of UK presenting The Admirable Crichton with Miss Conroy earning praise for her performance.

Cynthiana Mt. Sterling University of Kentucky Chapel Percy Mackye Crichton University of Kentucky Conroy

Two Oranges for a Nickel Cited by Ayres

A noted quote from Ayres states that two oranges can be bought for a nickel. The remark reflects historical pricing or promotional phrasing attributed to Ayres.

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H. M. Gunn Oregon Dixie K. C. Clarke Hanna Land & Priest Druggists New Tobacco Company Olympian Springs Squire Trimble Mrs. English Hon Meat Company City High School Esape Las Automobile NASH ESSEX Maxwell Essex Motor Yeh Ragan-Gay Motor Company
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