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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1921

Page

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Harry Lockridge Named Manager of Farmers

Harry W. Lockridge succeeds Paul Essex as head of the Farmers Tobacco Warehouse after Essex resigns. Lockridge brings extensive tobacco experience and will lead the operation, while Essex remains in the city to pursue tobacco business ventures. Lost auto license tag No 127913. return to Mt Sterling Garage.

Paul Essex Farmers Tobacco Warehouse Harry W. Lockridge Lockridge Essex Mt. Sterling Garage

Contract Closed For Big Midway At Montgomery Fair

The Montgomery County Fair secured a contract with Krause Greater Shows to supply midway attractions July 18 to 23. The company travels on a 23 car train and offers rides and acts including Monkey Circus Wild Animal Show Busy City Crazy House Philippine Midgets Slim Jims Old Plantation Wild West Circus and more. Local notice also mentions refunds for excess profits tax on real estate sales against H Clay McKee of Mt. Sterling Kentucky.

Montgomery County Fair W. T. Harrington Krause Greater Old Plantation The McKee H. Clay McKee S. Bank St Mt. Sterling

Williams family heads to Lexington for new home

Squire Williams wife and son from Ennisburg pass through here en route to Lexington where they will establish residence. Williams, a capable lawyer and former Menefee County Attorney, now works with large oil interests. Box 694 Lexington Ky.

Squire Williams Eachburg Lexington Menefee County Williams

Vegetable Plants for Sale by Brockway

All kinds now ready for sale. See or call BE L Brockway for available vegetable plants.

BE. L. Brockway

Treasurer Re-elected by Fiscal Court in Local Transfer

At a Tuesday Fiscal Court meeting the county treasurer C. T. Hazelrigg, who has served for several years, was re-elected for another term. Rebecca Ruth home-made candy offered at $1.25 a pound by Candy Kit.

C. T. Hazelrigg Rebecca Ruth

Memorial Service for Pastor B J Kolb at St Patrick’s

Memorial services were held Wednesday at 9 20 in St Patrick’s Catholic church for Pastor Father B J Kolb who passed away four weeks ago. Four priests officiated with Father Diemer celebrating and Father O’Brien delivering the sermon which praised the deceased’s service and urged salvation and labor for Him. The bereaved congregation wore mourning and the newly decorated auditorium reflected their grief as they recalled their pastor.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church B. J. Kolb Father Diemer Lexington Edward B. Rohrer Mayslick George O’brien Winchester Graffenkamp Dayton Kolb

Closing out children's wash suits at low prices

The R E B Punch Co announces a clearance of its wash suits for children aged four to eight years. The line is sold at very low prices and guaranteed to be fast colors. This is a real opportunity to save.

Women’s Auxiliary Planned at Christian Church Meeting

A Sunday 2:30 PM gathering at the Christian church seeks to organize a Women’s Auxiliary to American Legion Post No. 22. Mothers wives daughters and sisters of Legion members are eligible for membership.

The Christian Church American Legion

Market Place Sale Ad By C Howell

Clothing shoes and furniture offered for sale by The Market Place under manager C Howell. Call for goods and inquire about items of value.

C. Howell

Chiles Henry I Accepts Salesman Post With Trimble Co

Chiles Henry I is accepted a position as salesman for Trimble Grocery Co and will travel in the mountains for the firm. The ad mentions a full line of Children’s Sex-Cutie brand in sizes 4 to 7. Also note Miss Bettie M Roberts and Vanarsdell’s seed potatoes and onion sets.

Chiles Henry I Trimble Grocery Co Bettie M. Roberts

Otis Skinner Debuts In Screen Version Of Kismet

Otis Skinner brings his stage role as Hajj in Kismet to the screen at the Table Theatre on Friday April 15. Robertson-Cole promotes the film starring Skinner with an eastern setting in old Bagdad and an elaborate production. The performer’s screen debut marks a stated final appearance in the character, supported by a notable cast including Hamilton Revelle and Rosemary Theby.

Otis Skinner Table Theatre Robertson-Cole Louis J. Gasnier Mr. Skinner Old Turkey Asia Bagdad Hamilton Revelle

Bargain Goods From F D Richardson Store

Local ad lists low prices on sugar lard flour bacon and canned goods. Household items include calico gingham dress fabrics and various hosieries. New stock adds granite tinware aluminum spoons and dippers with roofing materials offered at bargain prices.

Champion Railroad

Mrs. John English Laid to Rest

The burial of Mrs. Sarah English wife of John English occurred at Sharpsburg Crown Hill cemetery today. Survived by husband ill in Lexington hospital two sons Edwin and Hunter in Texas and sister Mrs. Carrie Arrasmith of this city. She was 78 and described as a consecrated Christian woman deeply missed by the community.

Sarah English John English Sharpsburg Crown Hill Lexington Edwin Hunter Texas Carrie Arrasmith English

Warning to Trespassers Promises Armed Response

A harsh notice warns anyone loitering around homes that they will face deadly force. The statement declares both men and women are armed and will shoot to kill intruders on sight.

Notable Names Highlight Stage to Screen Crew

The article lists Mayall Fred Lancaster Leon Bary Sidney Smith Thomas Kennedy Sam Kaufman Emmett King and Fanny Ferrari. Kismet adapts Edward Knoblock story for film with settings by Frank D. Ormston Gaetano Gaudio directed photography by Gaudio and wardrobe by Mrs J M Kling.

City Council Approves Permits and Resigns Officer

The City Council met in regular session at City Hall approving building permits for Haddix, Humphries, Miller, Priest, Prewitt, Strother, and Mrs. Sampson. W T Fitch resigned from the police force and R C Lloyd was elected to replace him. The body also appropriated $50 for Masonic Conclave decorations.

City Hall R. M. Haddix Chas. Humphries Clay Miller Hunt Priest Allen G. Prewitt G. H. Strother West Main Street Belle Sampson Queen Street W. T. Fitch R. C. Lloyd

Black Suede Strap Pumps Liquidation at R. B Punch Co.

Limited stock Black Suede Strap Pumps by Laird Schobers to be closed out at reduced prices. The popular seasonal style has only a few sizes remaining at R. B Punch Co. Inc.

Laird Schobers R. B Punch Co., Inc

Two Oranges for a Nickel At Ayres & Company

A humorous exchange features two boys discussing a bargain at Ayres & Company. The line, “Okay, Bill, do you know a place where they sell two oranges for a nickel?” prompts a quick rebuke, followed by confirmation that Ayres & Company offers the deal.

Ayres & Company

Reid boy undergoes tonsil and adenoid removal

Billy Reid son of Mrs. Emilee H. Reid underwent an operation for removal of tonsils and adenoids at Clark County Hospital yesterday. Mrs. Reid and Mrs. G R Snyder accompanied him to the hospital.

Billy Reid Emilee H. Reid Clark County Hospital Reid G. R. Snyder

Saturday at J. B. Riddle’s sale list items

The advertisement lists prunes dried apples and extra onion sets with prices per pound quart and gallon. Seed Irish potatoes priced per bushel at 1.49, William Tell Flour at 6.00 per cwt, and XXXX Coffee at 20 cents per pound. Sugar offered at 9.40 per 100 pounds.

Al G. Fields Dies in Columbus Home

Al G. Fields renowned minstrel show performer died at his Columbus Ohio home on April 3rd. He had been a frequent visitor to the area and his passing ends a long career in entertainment.

al G. Fields Columbus Ohio

Tailored Hats For Street Wear Wide Selection

For sale item notes a broad range of Tailored Hats for street wear recently received by Mrs. K C Clarke. Also listed is a sale notice for fourteen shocks of sugar cane with application directed to H Clay Me Kee.

K. C. Clarke H. Clay

Robbers of Frenchman Caught in Lexington

Joseph Mario Tiran, a French traveler bound for Lexington on a C. and O. freight, was held up by six hoboes. They stole 16,500 marks or about $391, his watch and shaving gear, and removed his shoes before they dumped him near Lexington. He walked to town to report the crime. The holdup happened several miles east of the city.

Joseph Mario Tiran Lexington United States

Four Men Held on Highway Robbery Charge in County Court

Judge Senff held four men over to the May term of Montgomery County Circuit Court on $1000 bonds after waiving examining trial. C D Grubbs appointed to represent the accused. Tiran the Frenchman to work on county roads and stay in the city until trial. The robbery is seen as part of a possible larger bandit network.

Senff Montgomery County C. D. Grubbs Tiran

Four youths arrested in Lexington railroad yards linked to robbery

Chief Tipton and Patrolman Holland nabbed four men in Lexington on Tuesday afternoon after most stolen property was found on their persons. Names listed include Raymond Chambers 19 Isom Isom 22 William J Jones 22 and Cecil Ferguson 20 all from West Virginia and Ironton Ohio. A razor and a revolver were found on Ferguson and Jones respectively leading to concealed weapons charges. Suspects remaining in Winchester.

Tipton Lexington Holland Raymond Chambers West Virginia Isom Isom William J. Jones Ironton, C Cecil Ferguson Ironton Ohio Ferguson Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harry Lockridge Big Midway R. EB. Punch Co., Inc Vanarsdell’s Otis Otis Kismet Vected & Gasnier F. D. Richardson J. B. Riddle Ab Motor Cars NASH Maxwell
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