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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
1
Mt Sterling Ky Mayor W Reid McKer proclaims May 6 to 8 as Clean-up and Paint-up days. Volunteers including schools Boy Scouts and Fire Girls urged to prepare debris by May 3 for free curbside removal. Campaign aims to promote health thrift civic pride and a safer healthier prettier city.
The Lexington spring race meeting opened with a record crowd and many winners as only one favorite won. A large city crowd attended, and a few were among the lucky bettors.
Wells Johnson, once of this county and now a Mississippi resident, suffered massive losses in a cyclone last week. His ten room house three barns four tenant houses and all outbuildings were destroyed leaving only the concrete silo. He and Mrs Johnson escaped injury when a tree fell across their car rear seat. Three tenants on the property were killed.
T G Julian a former Frankfort druggist and owner of the corner property now housing United Clothing Co. died at his winter home in Clearwater Florida on Monday the 26th after a long rheumatic illness. He was 65 and survived by wife Pattie Chenault and two daughters Mrs John Abbott of Florida and Miss Sprigg Ebbett of Birmingham Alabama. Remains will be taken to Frankfort for funeral tomorrow. He built Gale and Julian then Gale and Julian before retiring to split summers between Lexington and Florida where he owned orange groves. He is remembered as a good citizen and cheerful in suffering.
A major government conference led by Howard E. Figg, Palmer's special assistant, gathered U S district attorneys and agents to discuss sugar shortages and prices. Possible remedies included curbing hoarding and a government takeover of sugar to stabilize supply and costs.
Clark County awards contract to Clark County Construction Co for 312 miles at 33000 per mile to begin immediately using Kentucky Rock Asphalt. Remaining 3 miles not let as county seeks state aid due July 1. 31.2 miles to be built with federal aid.
The Advocate presents front page coverage as the first in news and circulation. It emphasizes strong advertising reach and a dominant local presence, highlighting its role as a primary information source for readers and advertisers.
Edward Tracy, escaped from the Eastern Kentucky State Hospital for the Insane, was found wandering near Kiddville in a county. Sheriff Roberts and Deputy Cravens arrested him and sent him to the county jail while hospital authorities were notified. His parents identified him as their son. he had been of unsound mind for eight years and had previously escaped from a California asylum. He claims to have served with the Canadian army in France during the war.
The Montgomery County Conference of the Disciples World Movement met at a Somerset church with county chair B W Trimble directing 2:30 PM events and an evening program at 7:30 PM featuring Mrs. Mattie Bridgforth Gay Homer W Carpenter Clyde Darsie Clifford S Weaver and A W Fortune. Representatives from all county Christian churches attended as the drive was prepared for May 9 16.
Dr J W Webber a chiropodist and practicing graduate will visit Mt Sterling two days weekly Monday and Thursday. Office upstairs in the Jordan building corner Main and Broadway. He treats foot and hand diseases with hours 9 AM to 4 PM. First appearance this coming Thursday.
Two modern flats available for rent in Clay Me Kee area. Details unclear due to OCR limits. the notice indicates rental units described as modern flats with unspecified terms.
W C Cooper, a long time Magoffin county resident and Union veteran, died at 77 from araemic poison. Funeral services were held Sunday with burial in Salyersville Cemetery. He leaves a large family including wife seven children and many siblings and nephews.
A citizen pledge outlines twelve steps to improve urban conditions including keeping premises clean, not discarding fruit peels, preventing fires, salvaging materials, using covered containers, keeping manure in proper receptacles, avoiding dumping on vacant lots, exterminating flies, cutting weeds, painting properties, and obeying sanitation ordinances. It urges reporting neglect to authorities.
Classified note offers a Rev light truck for sale at a bargain price. Contact M. R. Hainline.
A blaze at 4:30 yesterday morning in W. B. Buntings barber shop at Prestonsburg consumed two barber shops two restaurants the Masonic Hall the old Methodist church building the Hopkins Building housing the post office telephone exchange and coal company and law offices. Estimated loss 75000.
Next Sunday May 2 designated Go-to-Sunday School Day across the county. All habitual and irregular attendees are urged to join Sunday School Sunday morning. Attending may improve you spiritually and influence others to attend as well.
Thomas D. Grubbs of the University of Kentucky shows outstanding form this season both on the mound and at the plate. He recently defeated strong teams from DePauw and Miami, earning praise from sporting writers. He is the son of Hon. and Mrs. C. D. Grubbs of this city, with many local friends following his success.
The local High School baseball team beat Winchester High at the fair Grounds park Friday afternoon 10 to 5. Davis pitched steadily with solid defensive support as the locals surged to seven runs in the first inning and never looked back.
All persons having claims against the estate of N. O. Moss deceased must present them proven for payment. Those indebted to the estate should call and settle. Mary D. Moss is administratrix.
Sparks Circus gave two performances yesterday under adverse weather, drawing small crowds but earning praise for its overall quality and the satisfaction of those in attendance.
Walter Reissenger traveled to Cincinnati last week and hired Henry Heyer, a practical shoemaker, who began work with Mr. Reissenger yesterday morning. Garden seed of all kinds at Vanarsdell's.
Bourbon county’s J T Collins declines Democratic bid for State Senator due to other duties and Caywood’s announced candidacy. Collins thanks supporters and calls for party harmony. Caywood, a popular Montgomery county figure, is seen as likely nominee without opposition and enjoys broad local backing.
Congressman W J Fields of Kentucky introduces a House resolution calling for a Federal Trade Commission inquiry into alleged antitrust violations linked to the fall in loose leaf tobacco prices in Kentucky. A hearing was expected on the resolution.
The Women's History Club rooms may be hired for entertainments lectures social functions or special occasions. They can be decorated or specially arranged if desired and kitchen facilities will be provided if needed.
Mrs. Wardie Davis a well known young matron died Friday at her home on the Oldham pike. She was 28 and survived by her husband and four children. Funeral services were held at the residence Saturday afternoon with burial in the family burial ground.
Mr and Mrs George R Snyder Mrs Mary Prewitt Turley Miss Eliza Harris and W H Strossman were in Jeffersonville yesterday to organize a Sunday school. Forty five children and adults attended the first meeting with promise of more to join next Sunday.
Two Ford roadsters and a touring car offered in good condition with a note that they will sell for worth the money. Strother Motors Co. advertises the sale in a brief classified style.
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