Local store robbed near Chenault and Orear building
Robbery occurred Sunday night at Chenault and Orear store with goods valued over two hundred dollars stolen. Thieves climbed from a roof to a second floor window and smashed a stairway door. Bloodhounds followed the scent to near the Camargo pike rail line before losing the trail. A reward is offered for information. authorities suspect an organized gang due to recent robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenault & Orear
Chenault & Crear Place
Tipton
Mulligan
Lexington
Camargo Pike
Wife Runs Away From Fair With Man From Town
Mrs Gladys Halfhill, seven teen wife of Grover Half hill of Maysville, left the Ewing Fair with Sherman Gilbert and is believed to have come to this city. She is 5 feet 3 inches, brown hair, brown eyes and considered pretty. Chief Tipton has been asked to arrest and hold her until Grover Half hill can come for her. No trace yet of the missing couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Tipton
Gladys Halfhill
Grover Halfhill
Maysville
Ewing Fair
Sherman Gilbert
Frazer Attends National Equitable Life Agents Conference
John Frazer leaves Sunday for New York to attend a conference of Equitable Life Insurance agents in their home offices. He expects to remain a week to ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Frazer
New York
Equitable Life Insurance
United States
John Parsons Builds Seven-Room Bungalo on West Locust
John Parsons is constructing a seven-room bungalow on his city lot located on West Locust Street, reflecting residential development activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parsons
West Locust Street
Army Truck Plan Halted Delays State Road Work
Washington reports that War Department surplus trucks to aid state road construction are blocked by a Judge Advocate General ruling that gifting the vehicles is not authorized under current laws. Montgomery County has received one truck. others’ arrival is now delayed, frustrating counties in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Department of Agriculture
Judge Advocate General
Montgomery County
Montgomery
County High School Opens September 8
The Montgomery County High School will open for the fall term September 8. Principal M. J. Goodwin will lead, with Miss Tia Lee, Miss Bernice McClure, and Prof. J. W. Lindsay on the staff. Miss McClure directs Domestic Science. Lindsay teaches Agriculture under the Smith-Hughes Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
M. J. Goodwin
Tia Lee
Bernice McClure
J. W. Lindsay
McClure
Lindsay
University of Kentucky
Two Steers Stolen From Local Farm
Two black steers about 1050 pounds each disappeared from Thomas P. Sutton's farm on the Maysville pike. Authorities notified and a search underway in this and neighboring counties. This marks second livestock theft at Sutton's place in a year amid wider county thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Sutton
Maysville
Sutton
Judge Swango Heads to Olympian Springs Reunion
Judge and Mrs. G. B. Swango travel to Olympian Springs for a week and will attend the Morgan's Men reunion Thursday. Judge Swango served in General Morgan's command and looks forward to meeting former friends and comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge
G. B. Swango
Olympian Springs
Brattons to Gather for Oil Springs Reunion and Picnic
The Bratton family and many kinfolk plan a large reunion and picnic tomorrow at Oil Springs. The prominent Blue Grass clan expects wide attendance and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Springs
Bratton
Blue Grass
Subscription Notices Urge Payment or Risk Drop
The Mt Sterling Advocate informs readers that subscription notices were mailed and many have not replied. If remittance is not received within 10 days, accounts will be dropped from the mailing list due to rising costs.
Mt Sterling Real Estate Trades Times in Fall Activity
City real estate in Mt Sterling shows multiple transfers. Dr W R Thompson plans to buy a West High residence for 8500 with possession Oct 1. Mrs Lucy Turner sells the Bybee place on Clay Street for 3950 to Rufus Hadden. W A Mason buys a Holt Avenue bungalow for 2750, with Stofer party vacating. W S Smathers aims to take the Van Antwerp home on West Main for 5250. Possession target this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Ratliff
W. R. Thompson
West High Street
Mt. Sterling
Lucy Turner
Clay Street
Bybee Place
Rufus Hadden
W. A. Mason
McCormick Lumber Co
Holt Avenue
Jackson D. Stofer
Stofer
Camargo Pike
W. S. Smathers
H. W. van Antwerp
West Main Street
Miss Emily Robinson Weds Harry Reagan in City Home
The wedding of Miss Emily Robinson to Mr. Harry Reagan took place Wednesday at the bride’s High Street home with Rev. J. W. Porter officiating. After the ceremony the couple traveled by motor to Lexington and Enfield North Carolina before returning for tobacco season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Robinson
Harry Reagan
Danville
High Street
J. W. Porter
Lexington
Sterling
Jennie Robinson
Reagan
R. L. Swain Tobacco Company
Phoenix Hotel
Caldwell Clay
Enfield
N. C
Chandler Fizer to Marry Eleanor Gordon in Buffalo
Announcement states Miss Eleanor Agnes Gordon of Buffalo New York will wed Chandler Fizer of this city in Buffalo in September. Fizer has served over two years in the army and been stationed at Fort Porter. he is son of Mr and Mrs James C Fizer and well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Agnes Gordon
Buffalo
N. Y
Chandler Fizer
Fizer
Fort Porter
Young Fizer
Jas. C. Fizer
Wendling Captured After Frankfort Escape
Joseph Wendling of Louisville, convict in a vile Louisville crime, fled from the Frankfort penitentiary Friday and was captured in Frankfort Sunday on the streets armed with a knife and revolver. An officer knocked him down as he attempted to draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wendling
Louisville
Alma Kellner
Frankfort
Wendling
Circus Coming to town with John Robinson on the road
John Robinson's circus billed as the best all around entertainment. It shows here on the 28th with afternoon and evening performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Star Planing Mill Transitions to Mount Sterling Planing Mill
The Star Planing Mill Co signs over its name after 44 years, being succeeded on August 13 by the Mount Sterling Planing Mill Co with capital of 40000 dollars, directors A J Wyatt and A C Bishop of Louisville, and managers Sandefur and Robertson continuing roles. The sale preserves the same labor force and notes past projects including the Montgomery County Court House and Mt Sterling Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Planing Mill Co
Campbell and Piersall
W. T. Tyler
E. F. Robertson
D. B. Jones
Charles Fizer
J. A. Bassett
John Elkin
Tom Tipton
James Stewart
James F. Fizer
Montgomery County Court House
Mt. Sterling Baptist
Winchester
A. C. Bishop
Louisville
A. J. Wyatt
FE. F. Robertson
Bishop
Kraus Bros. Lumber Co
New Orleans
Wyatt
Standard Lumber Co
Birmingham
Ala
Planing Mill
Democrats of Montgomery County to meet at Mount Sterling
Democratic voters are summoned to assemble at the Court House in Mount Sterling Kentucky at 2 o clock p m on Saturday August 30 1919 to select delegates for the State Convention in Louisville to be held September 4 1919. L R Douglas chairman Democratic County Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Court House
Mount Sterling
Louisville
L. R. Douglas
Democratic County Committee
All Day Prayer Service Observed by Local Methodist
The local Methodist church holds a day of fasting and prayer on Friday August 29 with a sunrise meeting at Mrs. E Y Nelson’s home at 6 am and church services from 9 am to sundown led by a rotating list of leaders including J Y Rogers Mrs David Howell Dr J T Ricketts and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Y. Nelson
J. Y. Rogers
David Howell
J. T. Ricketts
Pete Cockrell
Chas. Oldham
Thos. Heinrich
Sallie McDonald
Elizabeth Duerson
Ben Turner
J. G. Winn
Clay Cooper
J. T. Hare Oil Strikes Gusher in Texas Pitch
The J. T. Hare Oil Company reports a gusher in Texas. The well hits oil at four feet in sand and reportedly exceeds 1,000 barrels per day. The lease covered two and a half acres. one and a half acres sold for 45,000 dollars. Shares sold totaled 50,000 dollars with 40 percent subscribed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hare Oil Company
Texas
W. P. Oldham
S. Pinney
Girl Attempts Suicide Over Loss of Fiancé on Owingsville Pike
Anna Lee Grubbs an eighteen year old colored girl attempted suicide by taking carbolic acid at her home on the Owingsville pike near the railroad. She said the engagement to be married ended with the fiancé's death in Frankfort. Medical aid arrived and after a few hours she was pronounced out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lee Grubbs
Owingsville Pike
Frankfort
Will Locate in Sharpsburg
Dr. D. L. Smathers and family left today for Sharpsburg to establish their future home. He recently severed ties with the firm Robinson and Smathers of this city and will practice veterinary medicine there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Smathers
Sharpsburg
Dr. Smathers
Robinson and Smathers
Tobacco Cutting Underway Yields Fine Colorful Crops
Early crops of tobacco are being cut and housed. The ripening tobacco is of high grade and presenting a beautiful color as it matures.
Rod Parsons Plans Home on West Locust Street
Rod Parsons is preparing to construct a residence on West Locust Street. The project involves drafting plans and securing approvals from local authorities for the new dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Parsons
West Locust Street
Fields to Speak Here Friday
The statewide campaign to eradicate illiteracy and boost school attendance starts with rallies in Kentucky counties. Congressman W. J. Fields will speak in Mt Sterling Friday at 2 30 in the Courthouse urging citizens to support the education drive and help wipe illiteracy from Montgomery County with 1393 illiterates reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
W. J. Fields
Mt. Sterling
Montegomery
Congress
Government food surplus sale proves popular locally
The U S Government surplus food sale has seen strong demand in this city with the Post Office handling over $600 in orders. Canned goods lead the list especially cherries peas corn and beans. Bacon orders are few due to bulk purchase. A supplemental list is expected soon with more desirable items. The sale runs through the coming month or until exhausted. No guidance yet on army blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
H. C. of L
Beloved Woman Dies Near Camargo
Mrs. Margaret Kelly wife of John Kelly died Sunday after a long Tb illness. Formerly of Stanton she had lived in the county for years and was in her sixty ninth year. Survived by husband John Kelly two children Van Kelly of Camargo and Mrs James Greer wife of County Jailer Greer. Funeral Monday at her home with Rev E E Dawson of Camargo Christian church officiating. Burial in Kelly family burial ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kelly
John Kelly
Camargo
E. E. Dawson
Will Keep House Moves to Frazer Home Apartments
Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Bassett relocated today from Dr. 8 E Spratt’s residence to the Frazer home on West Main Street, taking apartments for housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Bassett
8. E. Spratt
Frazer
West Main Street
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FBI
Paramount
Artcraft
City Real Estate
Miss Robinson
Circus Coming
Star Planing Mill
the Advocate For Printing
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