Mt Sterling Prepares to Open Tobacco Sales
The Farmers Tobacco Warehouse Company selects staff for the coming season and plans to open to sales around December 1 to 15. Key officers include Manager Hn R Crockett of Bath county Secretary Rex Hall of Montgomery County floorman Clarence Williams Mt Sterling Parke Donaldson of Bath. opening date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hn R. Crockett
Bath County
Rex Hall
Montgomery County
Clarence Williams
Courtney Horton
Mt. Ster
Parke Donaldson
Batha
Horse Wanted for Personal Use
Classified notice seeking a horse for personal use with application directed to Roger H. Hedden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger H. Hedden
Montgomery County Sunday School Association Meets at Somerset
The Montgomery County Christian Sunday School Association gathered last Thursday at Som et church with six county schools represented. Visiting ministers included Walter E. Frazee and wife, R. H. Crossfield, J. W. Hardy, Chas. Darsie, Kenneth Bowen, C. C. Banta, and T. W. Levy. A helpful program and a dinner by Somerset ladies followed, with the convention planned to meet in Camargo next year.
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Montgomery County Christian Sunday School Association
Invention
Somet Church
Attedance
Walter E. Frazee
K. C. B. 8. Association
R. H. Crossfield
J. W. Hardy
Transylvania College
Bro
Chas. Darsie
Pennsylvania
Kenneth Bowen
C. C. Banta
T. W. Levy
Lexington
Somerset Church
Camargo
Boyd County Institute Selects Prof Hopper to Assist
Prof W C Hopper of Mt Sterling City Schools has been chosen to assist Prof R B Eubank of Lexington in conducting the Boyd County Teachers Institute at Catlettsburg the week of August 21. Hopper is regarded as a leading educator in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hopper
Mt. Sterling City
R. 8. Eubank
Lexington
Boyd County Teachers’ Institute
Catlettsburg
Hopper
Sudden death of Mrs Sallie E Hoge at 73
Mrs Sallie E Hoge aged 73 died after an apoplexy Monday morning. She was the widow of A H Hoge and had lived with her sister Mrs Ben F Herriott since Mr Hoge’s death. Survived by one brother and four sisters. Funeral at the Herriott residence Wednesday at 10 AM with burial in Machpelah cemetery. Reverend FE L Southgate to conduct services.
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Sallie E. Hoge
Hoge
A. H. Hoge
Kansas City
Ben F. Herriott
Debeased
FE. L. Southgate
Machpelah
Straw Sailor Hats Offered at Unbeatable Prices
Punch Graves & Co. advertises straw sailor hats valued at five dollars now offered for one dollar each in a bold clearance listing.
DIES IN BOURBON FATHER OF HON R G KERN PASSES
Caleb Leiton Kern aged 77 of Bourbon county died at home last Wednesday afternoon from pneumonia. He was a respected farmer and father of Hon. R. G. Kern. Survived by three daughters Mrs Paul Tutt of St Louis Mrs O P Clay and Miss Sallie Kern. Friends extend sympathy to his family.
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Caleb ‘Leiton'Kern
R. G. Kern
Boubon County
Kern
Paul W. Tutt
St. Louis
O. P. Clay
Sal
Kentucky Troops to the Border Amid Mobilization
The War Department orders National Guard units from Kentucky Ohio and Vermont to join border forces. About 125000 guards on the border will bring total forces on border or in Mexico to 175000. Secretary Baker says the move is to relieve mobilization camps and not tied to the Mexican situation. Units from Kentucky Ohio and Vermont mobilized at Fort Thomas Columbus and Conester move as transports and equipment allow.
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National Guard
Wilson
War Department
Mexico
Baker
Kentucky
Ohio
Vermont
Signal Corps
Fort Thomas
Columbus
Conester
Ladies' Slippers at Clearance Prices
Punch Graves & Co offers ladies' slippers sizes 2% to 4 in stock with values up to five dollars available for one dollar each. Limited quantities.
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Punch, Graves & Co
Prof Gaines Leaves Mt Sterling For Georgetown Principal Post
Prof J P Gaines of Georgetown recently elected math and science teacher at Mt Sterling Public Graded Schools requested release and was granted. He has accepted the Georgetown High School principal position, leaving Mt Sterling with regret. The board will select his successor.
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J. P. Gaines
Georgetown
Mt. Sterling
Gaines
Georgetown High School
Sterling
Notice to Bidders for Holt Avenue Macadam Repair
Notice to Contractors invites bids for Holt avenue macadam repair. Specifications prepared by Prof. M. J. Goodwin and citizens endorse the project. For details contact or see S. Pinney.
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Holt Avenue
M. J. Goodwin
Stanley designates county attorney as Good Roads delegate
Gov. A. O. Stanley designates County Attorney E. W. Senff as delegate to the Southern Appalachian Good Roads Convention to be held September 5 6 7 at Lexington Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Stanley
E. W. Senff
Lexington
County Fair Needs Help
At a mass meeting in the Court House a committee was appointed to sell stock or take subscriptions to pay the Montgomery County Fair Association debt. The group aims to raise funds as the association, organized seven years ago with capital stock of 7,877.50, shows $2,112.50 unsold stock and a plant valued at about 16,000 with a twelve year lease remaining. Contributions may be sent to the committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Montgomery County Fair Association
E. W. Senff
Co. K. Oldham
R. D. Barnes
J. 8.Prager
B. W. Hall
W. C. Hamilton
the Fair Association
Mr. Sterling
Vinegar for Sale At 40 Cents Per Gallon
Notice announces pure apple vinegar for sale by W. T. Tyler at 40 cents per gallon. The listing includes publication date June 21.
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W. T. Tyler
Winchester opening to feature national and state speakers
The Winchester campaign opening on September 9 will feature Vice President Thomas R. Marshall and Congressman Thomas Heflin as principal speakers. Oklahoma's Scott Ferris is expected to address a statewide audience. Organizers promise an electrifying event with barbecue, bunco, and a celebratory atmosphere in Winchester and Clark County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. R. Marshall
Thos. F. ‘Heflin
Alabama
Winchester
Scott Ferris
Oklahoma
Clark County
Local Horses Win at Lexington Fair
Mendosa Tr owned by J R Magowan and Albert O owned by P L Hensley won races at the Lexington Fair last week. Bernice Moore owned by W E Bean took third money, Peter Che nault owned by E R Little finished second in the same race. The plantation show ring saw Magowan's big black gelding place second in a field of 16. The fair drew attendees from across the state, with Montgomery county fair deemed superior by visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendosa 'Tr
J. R. Magowan
Albert O
P. L. Hensley
Bernice Moore
W. E. Bean
Peter Chenault
E. R. Little
Dollar Day Draws Big Crowd in Mt Sterling
The first Dollar Day by Mt Sterling merchants drew a large crowd and strong sales as many items sold below cost. The event, hailed as a top business day, will be repeated on the second Saturday monthly with merchants promising more attractive bargains. Cooked and minced ham advertised at Vanarsdell's.
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Mt. Sterling
New Lamp Issued At Mt Sterling Bank Site
Kentucky Utilities unveils a new lamp in front of the Mt. Sterling National Bank claiming brighter light at about half the cost of current arc lights. If true, many similar lamps may be installed around town.
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Kentucky Utilities Company
Mt. Sterling National Bank
Brunner Shoe Co Slashes Prices on Pumps and Oxfords
The Brunner Shoe Co announces price cuts for pumps and oxfords from 3.00 to 2.45. Portable value offer targets shoppers seeking affordable footwear with a limited-time discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunner Shoe Co
Local Residents Buy City Property on Main Street
Mrs. Sallie Berry and Mids Amanda Clay, both from the county, purchased the Games property on Main Street. After making additions and improvements they will move to the city to reside. We welcome these excellent people to our city.
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Sallie Berry
Mids Amanda Clay
County
Main Street
Back on the Job Seth Botts Returns to Ringo's Cafe
Seth Botts resumes his position at Ringo's Cafe after a period away. He is noted as one of the city's most popular young men and many friends are pleased by his return.
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Seth Botts
Ringo’s Cafe
Seth
Lost Hub, Reward for Return to Owner
Missing item described as hubome with capitalization and partial address in Sunrise Kentucky. Apply to Taylor Hunt for reward upon return to owner.
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Cap
Taylor Hunt
Sunrise
Pony Contest Vote Counted by City Merchants
Ten city merchants held a pony contest with a large vote total. Votes were counted and certified by Charles D. Grubbs and sealed in envelopes. Top contestants include Jack Carrington 1 274 510 and Willa Mae Ringo 1 189 800 with other names and tallies listed.
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Charles D. Grubbs
Jack Carrington
Willa Mae Ringo
Martha Frances Rice
Charlotte Owings Rogers
John Speer
Elizabeth Young
Iva
Tilla Cox
Sweet Clover Seed and Honey Price Circle from Grower
Direct from grower JOHN A. SHEEHAN offers white and biennial yellow sweet clover seed hulled and unhull ed, scarified for fall sowing. Also pure sweet clover honey extracted. Prices and circulars sent free. Re. 4 aRalmouth, Ky.
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John A. Sheehan
aRalmouth
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Bourbon
John W. Jones
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Prof. Gaines
Palm Beach
George Beban
Pasquale
Beban
the Table Theatre
Vanarsdell’s
Sweet Clover Seed
Mr. Farmer
McDonald Bros
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