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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1921

Page

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Kehoe Addresses Huge Montgomery County Tobacco Meeting

Hon. J N Kehoe spoke at the courthouse to a packed circuit court room, praising the Co-Operative Tobacco Marketing Association. Montgomery county formed a county organization with Mr Clark B Patterson as chairman and a large slate of directors and precinct committeemen. About 1 900 000 pounds signed on Saturday with 4 000 000 pounds grown last year expected to sign soon as banks provide forms. The movement aims for Montgomery to reach 100 percent participation and Go Over the Top.

Co-Operative Tobacco Marketing Association Circuit Court J. N.oe Maysville D. J. Burchett Kehoe Montgomery Mason Montgomery County Clark B. Patterson Harry W. Lockridge Robert Howell B. F. Perry W. I. Killpatrick J. C. Greene Joe Conner S. C. Barnard L. L. Bridgforth W. T. Highland R. T. Judy W. C. Clay T. B. Robertson R. C. Baker S. D. Gay A. B. Ratliff Hill

Maj Campbell Cleared In Bergdoll Case

Major Bruce R. Campbell has been cleared of bribery charges linked to aiding Grover Bergdoll, the draft dodger. The Lexington Herald notes his clean record, his Kentucky character, and a full inquiry that justified his innocence amid the Bergdoll affair.

Maj. Campbell Bergdoll Bruce R. Campbell Grover Cleveland Bergdoll Major Campbell William R. Campbell Lexington Old Star Planing Mill Co Mt. Sterling Lumber Co Campbell Lexington Herald Army

For Sale Young Saddle Horse Bargain

For sale a young saddle horse. bargain price. Sold at once. Contact O. B. Clark at phone 608 W 3. Published in the local classifieds.

Young Saddle Horse O. B. Clark

Caudill hires Thomas to build five room brick bungalow

B F Caudill contracts William Thomas to construct a five room brick veneer bungalow on his Johnson heights lot with completion planned by December 1.

B. F. Caudill William Thomas Johnson Heights

Educator M C Boone Dies at 92 in Kiddville

M C Boone longtime Clark County educator age 92 died after a two week illness at his Kiddville home. He taught 40 years and once led Clark County schools as superintendent. Survived by widow Martha Ecton and children Jeff Boone W T Boone C C Boone William Boone and Mrs Clifton Daniels. Funeral Wednesday 10 at Kiddville Baptist Church. Burial Winchester Cemetery.

M. C. Boone Kiddville Boone Clark County Martha Ecton Jeff Boone Winchester W. T. Boone Pennsylvania Arizona William Boone Indiana Clifton Daniels Kiddville Baptist Church F. B. Pearson W. M. Nevins Winchester Cemetery

Mt Sterling Laundry Promises Perfect Rug Cleaning Service

The Mt. Sterling Laundry touts perfect rug cleaning and carpet saving service claiming labor saving benefits and wide applicability for rugs and similar items.

Mt. Sterling

Montgomery County urged to sign up for movement

The Advocate urges a large turnout in Montgomery County to support the movement and go over to the new initiative. The message stresses unity and warns against a recurrence seen at last year's opening of the loose leaf markets, urging residents to sign now as a key to the effort.

Montgomery County

City Schools Readying to Open with Complete Faculty

The City Schools will open September 5 with a full faculty for white and colored schools. New grammar school teachers include Miss Mary Clark Miss Stella Copher and Mr Ray E Smith. The colored school faculty lists Prof J W Muir and several instructors. Attendance starts opening day with first graders urged to enroll.

Mary Welch Bess Robinson Elizabeth Duerson Mary Clark Ray E. Smith Elizabeth McCaun Lucille Hardin Elizabeth Lockridge Frances Henry Stella Copher Sophia Randall J .L. Clark Clark Kentucky Wesleyan College Ray FE. Smith Butler, Ky Smith Eastern Normal City Colored School J. W. Muir Birdell Fisher Elizabeth Cross Viola Chenault Fannie Botts Mary L. Johnson F. G. Muir

Sale of Bryan Property On Samuels Avenue Set Next Saturday

Notice to attend the Bryan property sale on Samuels avenue and Clay street next Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. Property details are listed from the local docket reference 90 21.

Bryan Samuels Avenue Clay Street

Mrs Bassett Resigns As Rest Room Custodian

Mrs. F. W. Bassett, who has served as custodian of the Rest Room for several years, resigns with effect September first. No successor has been appointed yet and several applicants remain under consideration. She will move September first to Lexington to make her home.

F. W. Bassett Bassett Lexington

Watermelons On Ice At Mt Sterling Stand

Mt Sterling ice station at Bank and Locust streets offers watermelons on ice priced from 25 to 50 cents.

Mt. Sterling Bank and Locust Streets

Modern Home For Rent And Building Prep On Local Streets

A modern home project is under way with C and L Combs starting work on High and Van Antwerp streets to build a two story eight room frame dwelling. Also available for rent is a four room unit at No. 11 Harrison Avenue in the same area.

C. and L. Combs High and van Antwerp Harrison Avenue

Speeders Arrested In City Law Enforcement Push

City officers cracked down on speeding and other auto law violations returning eighteen arrests in one day. Offenders were summoned to appear before Judge Turner as some cases were dismissed others paid fines and costs or were continued until Wednesday.

Turner

A Gentleman Plays Fair in Life Says It All

A reflective quote defines a gentleman as one who is fair in life sharp in resolve and respectful to all. It asserts that without fair play and self-respect no one will remain to share life’s game.

Intoxicated Driver Arrested Here After Crash

Ashley Thomas of West Virginia backed his car into Miller Service Station on North Maysville Street this morning causing heavy damage including broken plate glass. He had left Ragan Gay Garage, then drove north and tried to turn around, resulting in arrest and a trial scheduled for tomorrow.

Ashley Thomas West Virginia North Maysville Street Thomas Ragan Gay Miller Place

Bootleggers Captured Near Farmers Arrested With Whiskey

Jim Mays and Sam Terry were arrested Friday night near Farmers while entering the city with an auto load of whiskey. Police on the Owingsville pike pursued the car that had only one light and spun to flee. They dumped about twenty gallons of liquor along the road in a desperate bid to escape, leaving only half a gallon in the car. The pair were brought to town, tried on Saturday before County Judge Senff, and held for circuit court on $500 bonds each.

Jim Mays Sam Terry Owingsville Pike Sdben Mays Terry Senff

Public Auction Of Homes And Building Lots Next Saturday

The Bryan Properties-Two will hold a public auction next Saturday afternoon offering homes and building lots for purchase. Prospective buyers are invited to bid on residences and parcels at the event.

Bryan

Eastern Kentucky oil wells show steady gains in Johnson Magoffin and Lawrence

Oil production in the Johnson Magoffin Lawrence district climbs with wells in Oil Springs Wheelersburg Berea and Weir fields proving steady producers. Cumberland Pipe Line Co reports continued activity and Secretary Loomis of the Kentucky Oil Men's Association predicts major developments if oil prices rise. A new well on the 8 W Skaggs lease owned by Figler Day Co in Johnson County flows at 100 barrels per day flooding a nearby stream while the tubing is pulled.

Oil Springs Wheelersburg Mayoffin County Berea Weir Johnson and Lawrence Cumberland Pipe Line Company Kentucky Johnson-Magoffin- Lawrence E. E. Loomis Kentucky Oil Men’s Assocition Johnson-Magoffin-Lawrence Pennsylvania Loomis Johnson County

Mt Sterling Drops 11-Inning Loss at Garner's Park

Winchester won 3 to 2 in an 11 inning baseball game at Garner's Park Sunday afternoon. Mt Sterling and Winchester traded runs in the first inning and a pitchers duel followed until two out in the 11th when Winchester struck for three consecutive singles to clinch. Huntington's Dean and Moran starred for Mt Sterling. Next game set for Fair Grounds Park with expected large turnout.

Mt. Sterling Winchester Garner’s Park Clark County Huntington Battery Dean Moran Mt. Sterling Boys Fair Grounds Park Sterling Bashaw

Donation to Student Fund Highlight Mt Sterling Club Gift

The Woman's History Club of Mt Sterling Kentucky donated 150 to the University of Kentucky Student Loan Fund. The gift accompanies news that Mrs W T Lafferty will lecture for a year to benefit the fund and reflects ongoing university extension collaboration with local clubs.

Lexington Herald Mt. Sterling University of Kentucky Woman's History Club Department of Extension W. T. Lafferty Woman’s History Club Wellington Patrick Department of University Extension Lexington Kentucky Patrick A. B. Oldham

E Z Bake Flour Ad Featured in 1930s Ad

A brief 90 21 residence reference appears with an advertisement urging readers to ask their grocer for E Z Bake Flour. The line ends with an old page marker 88 4, indicating catalog or ad placement.

Henry C Prewitt Dies in Louisville

Henry C Prewitt, about 34, died in a Louisville hospital after years of ill health. He was a Montgomery county farmer, husband, father, son, and brother, a Christian Church member, with services set for Wednesday at his residence and burial in Machpelah cemetery.

Henry C. Prewitt Louisville Montgomery County Henry Prewitt Christian Church Nancy Katherine Owings Henrietta Caswell Dawson Thurston Eugene Prewitt Minneapolis

Cottage on Spring Street Contract by Charles Brown

Charles Brown contracts for a frame cottage to be built on Spring Street. Advertisement promotes E Z Bake Flour for best bread.

Spring Street Charles Brown

Lawrence patriarch in Eaton ill at 81

A telegram Saturday announced the serious illness of Obediah Lawrence of Eaton Ohio. A. E. Lawrence, aged 81, left for Eaton. Authorities say recovery is unlikely due to advanced age. Electric curling irons advertised at the Electric Shop.

A. E. Lawrence Obediah Lawrence Eaton Ohio Lawrence

JAMES M GREER THANKS COUNTY DEMOCRATS FOR NOMINATION

A card from James M Greer thanks the county Democrats for nominating him as jailer and pledges to discharge duties to the entire citizenship if elected.

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J. N. Kehoe Beans Sid Calk John Storer James Hoskins Jake Lansdale Dan Prewitt Levee R. R. Whitsett C. B. Hainline Beall Hadden G. C. Anderson Newt Hoskins Thornton Snelling Camargo Dan Welsch A. L. Tipton Frank Lockridge Matt Ryan Jeffersonville Henry Hunt Smithville G. D. Marshall S Osborne Spencer H. B. Duff W. N. Hiler H. B. Prewitt Will Duff Howards Mill Hughes Atkinson W. B. Robinson E. B. Quisenberry Will Carmichael Harts T. B. Hill F. P. Boyd A. S. Hart Colonel Gatewood Aarons Run J. P. Highland Jno D. Henry C. E. Duff Alf Moore Sideview W. K. Prewitt Rezin Palmeter Joe Foley Fisher Mark Grassy Lick Roy Greene W. S. Howell Shirley Mason M. A. Prewitt the Advocate Land & Priest Druggists James M. Greer THE Live Wire Agency Clayton Howell
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