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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1921

Page

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August Court Snappy 1500 Cattle Sell Fast

The August court sale drew buyers from Bath, Fleming, Nicholas, Harrison, Bourbon, Fayette, Madison, Clark, Montgomery, and some out of state. Prices matched July with strong demand. stock and fat cattle, heifers, cows, bulls, and steers sold at firm bids. Drovers expect 5,000+ cattle for September with continued active bidding.

Bath Fleming Nicholas Harrison Bourbon Fayette Madison Clark Montgomery George Halsey M. Wilson Noah Lovely Jonas Weil Rube Dale John Blanton William Whaley Dan Welsch Frank Clark R. Webb Maze E. F. Wilson J. P. Wright John L. Sherman Rodney Anderson Virgil Boone J. L. Booth

Blue Prints Completed For Winchester Pike

The blue prints of the Winchester pike are complete and Mr R G Kern has been notified that federal and state engineers will visit Wednesday to review them. Mr Kern is pushing to speed up the construction of the new thoroughfares.

Winchester

M E Church S S Building Adds Eleven Classrooms

The Methodist church Sunday school building features a basement furnace area, six class rooms, a 29 by 32 assembly room, four more class rooms above, totaling eleven rooms for a modern Sunday school plant. G H Strother leads brick and stone, Ed William frames, with grade furniture planned.

Methodist Sunday School M. E. Church G.H. Strother Ed William

House Fire Destroys Residence of V A Reis in Lexington

A house owned by V A Reis on the New Town pike in Lexington was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon with an estimated loss of 1700 dollars. Local authorities reported the blaze under control later that day.

V. A.reis Newtown Pike Lexington

Local Poultry Market Prices Move Mildly

Roosters bring 8 cents per pound, hens 17 cents, frying chickens 20 cents and eggs 26 cents per dozen.

Law and Order Meeting Forms Committee Action

A Montgomery County gathering at the Circuit Court chamber, chaired by Judge Lewis Apperson, organized plans to strengthen law enforcement. A committee including Judge H R Prewitt and Mayor Reed McKee will work with county and state officials to pursue enforcement, with $1000 raised in voluntary subscriptions.

Montgomery Co H. R. Prewitt Lewis Apperson J. W. He W. C. Clay A. S. Hart A. L. Tipton W. B. White R. Hf. Winn J. L. Coleman John Storer W. P. Apperson B. F. Thompson A. B. Oldham H. G. Hoffman Dan Welsch Lem Tipton

Colored Fair Was A Big Success

The Colored Fair held in Mt. Sterling last week drew large crowds and offered engaging attractions. Credit goes to President P. L. Hensley, the officers and committee members for their duties, with the fair seen as a profitable and promising permanent attraction for Mt. Sterling.

Mt. Sterling P. L. Hensley

Correction on H B Ringo sale ad

An error in last Thursday's ad misstated items and prices. The 75 cent bacon and 48 cent Courtday sale were incorrect. the sale for 75 cent brooms at 48 cents is ongoing, and broom sales will continue through the week.

H. B. Ringo Mr. Ringo

Winchester West Hickman Street 10 room brick house sale

10 room brick residence in Winchester on West Hickman street offering private sale until September 1. Modern in every particular with a 650 by 210 foot lot. Addressed to Dr. R. Allen Colonial Bldg Winchester Ky. 88 and 90 pd 74Fi.

Winchester West Hickman Street R. Allen Colonial

Tent Meeting With National Evangelists in City

A gospel tent meeting runs from August 1 to September 11 at the corner of Bank and Locust streets. Rev. C. L. Wireman, Rev. W. W. Hanks and their wives lead the event with daily song services at 7:30 PM. Everyone is welcome. For printing, see The Advocate.

Bank and Locust Streets C. L. Wireman W. W. Hanks

Kehoe to Speak on Cooperative Market Plan for Tobacco Growers

J N Kehoe banker and tobacco grower from Maysville will address Montgomery county tobacco growers at the Courthouse Saturday at 1 30 p m He is a member of the Organization Committee and will explain the cooperative marketing plan expected to aid Burley leaf farmers amid low 1921 market prices.

J. N. Kehoe Maysville Montgomery County Kehoe Burley Belt Carolinas

Lost Fox Hound Near Levee Pike With Collar

A white fox hound with lemon spots disappeared Thursday near the George Anderson place on Levee Pike. It wore a collar bearing the name Cosby Kinney Carlisle Ky with license tag No 3. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to its recovery. Contact Chasewell Carlisle Ky or Howard Canan Mt Sterling Ky. 88-pd

FOX Hound George Anderson Place Levee Pike Cosby Kinney Carlisle Chasewell Howard Canan Mt. Sterling

Market Eggs Decline As Storage Stocks Grow

Egg supplies in storage rose to 7 590 000 cases in 1921 from 6 872 000 in 1920, with a larger overall market volume than last year as owners use stock. Butter output remains strong amid rains, but the market shows declines after a rapid rise, though prices stay above several years’ norms. Poultry receipts rise, keeping prices higher than many prewar seasons, while apartment for rent notice appears at West High Street.

Department of Agriculture

State Board awards life term certificate to local teacher

The State Board of Education granted Mrs. Tom Reasor, a popular Montgomery County teacher, a life term certificate. A small crescent shaped brooch was lost on streets yesterday, and a suitable reward is offered at the office.

State Board of Education Tom Reasor Montgomery County

Court Day Dinner Planned by Woman's Missionary Society

The Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. church announces a court day dinner in October with the venue to be announced later.

The Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church

Residence for Sale Near County High School

Public sale of a 5 room modern cottage on Holt avenue near the County High School at 2 30 PM on Saturday August 20. Stone foundation, high dry lot 50 by several hundred feet with shade and fruit trees. Sold one half cash and balance in 12 months. Mrs J W Redmond buyer. Auctioneer Wm Cravens.

Holt Avenue County High School J. W. Redmond Wm. Cravens

Cantrill Urges Burley Growers to Join Marketing Contract

Congressman J Cantrill urged about 1000 tobacco growers at Georgetown to join the Burley Tobacco Marketing Association. He argued the contract would cut warehouse costs, save growers about 300,000 yearly at 10 cents a pound, and allow farmers to own warehouses within five years.

J. Campbell Cantrill Burley Tobacco Scott County Georgetown Burley Tobacco Marketing Association Congressman Cantrell Congressman Cantrill Marketing Association Kentucky Cantrill

Camp Robbery at Fin and Feather Camp on Slate Creek

The Fin and Feather Camp near Slate Creek was broken into last week with dishes utensils and furnishings stolen. Owned by Mt. Sterling parties the camp has seen prior robberies and authorities expect to capture the culprits soon based on received information.

Slate Creek Mt. Sterling

House Robbed Near City On Maysville Pike

Thieves forced a porch roof window at the home of J. Prewitt Young three miles north of the city on the Maysville pike and took money and valuables totaling over $200 while the family was away Sunday afternoon. The break in was found on the family’s return and officials are investigating.

J. Prewitt Young Maysville Pike Mr. Young

Walsh Co. Offers 30 Percent Off All Summer Goods

The Walsh Co. Inc announces a thirty percent reduction on all summer goods, highlighting savings across apparel, accessories, and outdoor essentials for a limited time.

The Walsh Co., Inc

The Love Flower at Table Theatre Wednesday

Manager Small promotes The Love Flower at Table with matinee and evening showings. David Wark Griffiths latest production draws from Black Beach by Ralph Stock, featuring Richard Barthelmes and Carol Dempster in leading roles with a strong supporting cast.

Small David Wark Griffith Black Beach Ralph Stock Collier's Weekly Richard Barthelmes Carol Dempster

Ice Cream Supper at Upper Spencer School House

An ice cream supper is held at the Upper Spencer School House next Saturday night. Community members are urged to attend and support the event.

Upper Spencer

Grace Guerrant and James Kennedy Foster Wedding Invitation

Reverend and Mrs. David Clay Lilly request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Grace Guerrant to Mr. James Kennedy Foster on Tuesday afternoon August twenty third at five thirty o'clock at Earst Presbyterian Church in Lexington Kentucky. The bride is a granddaughter of the late Rev. Edward C. Guerrant. Buster Brown corduroy suits for boys 4 to 8 The Walsh Co Inc.

David Clay Lilly Grace Guerrant James Kennedy Foster Earst Presbyterian Church Lexington Kentucky Edward C. Guerrant Buster Brown The Walsh Co., Inc

For Sale Housing and Building Lots on Winn Street

For sale a seven room residence on Winn Street with bath, large lot 90 by 300, garden, fruit trees, barn, garage and outbuildings at a bargain. Also a building lot 55 by 218 at a bargain for 10 days. Contact F. D. Richardson, home 261 office 373. Also fall suits for children 2 to 8 years offered by The Walsh Co Inc.

Winn Street F. D. Richardson The Walsh Co., Inc

Blue Grass Fair Catalogues For Free Distribution

Office offers a limited supply of Blue Grass Fair Catalogues at no charge. Call now to secure one for pickup or delivery.

Ice Cream Supper At Court House Yard Friday

The Epworth League of the Methodist church invites all to an ice cream supper Friday night at 7:30 in the Court House yard. A brown oxford shoe is lost on local streets today and may be returned to Mrs. A. 8S Hart.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church Brown Oxford Hart

Purchase of stock hogs in Carlisle sale

Snook of Carlisle bought from F. W. Clark fifty seventy pound stock hogs at ten cents per pound. See our corduroy suits for boys.

Snook Carlisle F. W. Clark

Pie Supper At Moberly School Thursday Night

A pie supper will be held Thursday night at Moberly School. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy desserts and community fellowship.

Moberly School

Reunion in Honor of Long Lost Relative

A Kentucky kinship tale recounts the 1864 Confederate veteran John Gillaspie drifting to Indiana and Missouri before dying there. His son Thadeus Julian Gillaspie travels to Mt Sterling to locate relatives, leading to a reunion at Nelson Gillaspie’s North Middletown home with about two dozen cousins and kin from Bourbon, Fayette, Clark, Winchester and other counties.

John Gillaspie Henry Gillaspie Mt. Sterling Kentucky Marshall Virginia Indiana Miss Trotter Missouri Thadeus Julian Gillaspie T. J. Gillaspie Lela Gillaspie W. A. Brock Clay Fogg Elizabeth Lottie Bridges Sadie Evans Albro Whitsett Bramblette Gillaspie Walter Hamilton Clark County Turner Hardman Emma Hardman Lawrence Gillaspie Mary Hood Gillaspie Fayette County Henry Taul Clayton Curtis Oscar Henry Willie Bishop Tom Reid Bourbon County James Curtis Winchester Mildred Gillaspie Hattie Henson Ethel Crow North Middletown

Mrs John Lykins Dies in This County

Mrs John Lykins died at home on the Levee Pike in this county on Wednesday August 3rd at age 61 after a long illness. Survived by husband four sons Bruce Willie Town Dudley Estill and three daughters Sarah Anne Lykins Mrs Chas Peyton and Mrs Ora Nodley. Funeral was at the residence conducted by Rev Harlan Murphy and burial in Morgan county.

John Lykins Levee Pike Bruce Menetee County Willie Sioux Rapids Town Dudley Estill Sarah Anne Lykins Chas. Peyton Ora Nodley Harlan Murphy Morgan County

For Rent Nine-Room Frame Residence on Sycamore Street

Nine room frame residence on Sycamore street for rent with furnace and modern conveniences. Apply to Elizabeth Wyatt by phone 258. (86-81)

Sycamore Street Elizabeth Wyatt

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S. S. Building V. A. Reis Law and Order the Advocate Land & Priest Druggists Produce West High Street Emma E. Beall Farmers Only Hope Lilly-Foster Live Wire Agency Clayton Howell
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