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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1921

Page

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Minstrel Star Falls Foremost In Lexington Review

Enoch Green of the Herald praises Frank Long Jim Pritchard Waldo Roberts Herbert Schulze Roscoe Humphrey and Lasses at the Lasses White Minstrels in Lexington Friday night. He highlights Normal Brown as a rising bass with immense volume and sweet melody seen as minstrel stardom in the making.

Lexington Enoch Green the Herald Frank Long Jim Pritchard Waldo Roberts Herbert Chulze Roscoe Humphrey Brown White Tott Schubert Pritchard

Dorothy McRoberts to wed Nelson Trimble Jones

Mrs H P McRoberts announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Dorothy to Nelson Trimble Jones. The marriage will be at the bride's home at high noon on Wednesday September 21. H Brown offers piano organ or sewing machine sales and services at 13 Bank Street.

Tampa Tribune H. P. McRoberts Dorothy Nelson Trimble Jones H. Brown Bank Street

Baptist Evangelist III Ends Life in North Carolina

The Rev. Baptist Evangelist III, who had lived at the Southern Baptist Assembly grounds in Ridgecrest, NC, for five years, cut his throat with a knife. Ill health is cited as the cause. The body was taken to Latta, SC, for burial. He was 60, leaving a widow and well known in the city for revival meetings at the local Baptist church.

For Sale Stock Sheep Cleveland Rib Bone Ewes and Rams

For sale rib bone black face stock ewes and rams with close prices. Buyers in car lots can save money on stock sheep. J. F. Cook & Co. contact via phone 47 or 6309 X. 91-41.

J. F. Cook & CQ

Kentucky Dove Season Opens September First

The dove hunting season in Kentucky starts September 1 and ends December 16. Daily bag limit is fifteen. Our fall hats are now on display at the shop. Call and see them, Mrs. K. O. Clerke.

Kentucky Bettie M. Roberts K. O. Clerke K. O. Clarke

Winchester Pike Plans Set for Federal Road Contract

A federal engineer and state official reviewed the Winchester pike last week and agreed on changes to be surveyed this week. Blueprints will be ready by early next week, enabling start on securing right of way before federal construction contracts. Landowners are expected to cooperate.

Smith Winchester Pike

Woman Hurt in Fall on Harrison Avenue

Mrs. P. B. Turner fell on Harrison avenue near her home Monday night and sustained a deep cut above her left eye. She is described as suffering but improving as well as could be expected. FOR SALE Young saddle horse bargain offered by O. B. Clark via phone 608-W-3.

P. B. Turner Harrison Avenue Young Saddle Horse O. B. Clark

Sweet Shop Change Hands in Paris Kentucky

Rees and Wilson Werick sons of Mrs. Jack Owings Mt Sterling buy and take over the Sweet Shop from Clyde Keller who had operated it for six years. The Werick brothers assumed control of the business yesterday in Paris.

Kentucky Rees Wilson Werick Jack Owings Mt. Sterling Paris Clyde Keller Werick Brothers

Infant Son of Jess Carpenter Passes at Six Months

Infant son of Jess Carpenter and wife near Spencer died Friday the 26th at just past six months old. Burial held at Salem church graveyard.

Jess Carpenter Spencer Salem Church

Sale of modern cottage on East Tligh street

F D Richardson real estate agent sold the modern cottage on East Tligh street, property of Dr W B Robinson, to P P Richardson of Olympia. Price private. Richardson takes possession September first. Citizens pleased with the new owner moving into our city.

F. D. Richardson Tligh Street W. B. Robinson P. P. Richardson Olympia Richardson Mr. Richardson City

Guns for sale including Remington and Winchester models

Mixed inventory of firearms offered for sale by this office. The listing includes a Remington automatic with 28 inch barrel in perfect condition, a Winchester 16 gauge pump with 28 inch barrel in good condition, a Vulcan double barrel 30 inch in perfect condition, and a Remington 16 shot rifle new. Apply at this office.

Winchester Vulcan Remington

Tax shrinkage figures released from Washington

The report shows total tax shrinkage at 812 million dollars with the state share tallying 73.7 million.

United States backs tobacco growers through War Finance changes

The War Finance Corporation gains power to fund and rediscount agricultural loans, targeting tobacco growers in Kentucky North Carolina and Tennessee. It will issue up to 1.5 billion in bonds, loan up to 1 billion at a time, and accept banks producers and exporters as borrowers with advisory banker committees in southern cities.

War Finance Corporation Kentucky North Carolina Tennessee Washington South Federal Reserve Bank of

Rates on Coal Are Again Reduced

The C. and O. railroad reduces coal rate to this city by ten cents per ton, now at 1.80. This marks a total reduction of forty five cents per ton in recent months.

C. & O. Railroad

Fall Hats Offer Bright Colors and Styles

The advertisement touts new fall hats available in all colors and styles. It emphasizes fashion appeal and broad selection as a wardrobe essential.

Sue to Confiscate Local Property

Two suits filed in Montgomery Circuit Court by the Commonwealth of Kentucky seek confiscation of two houses and lots on South Queen Street owned by C M Brown for alleged illegal liquor sales with knowledge of the owner. Occupants Virgil Hainline and Lloyd Williams face pending charges. A separate suit targets M G Maze and a Ford touring car used in the same traffic.

Montgomery Commonwealth of Kentucky W. C. Hamilton Commonwealth W. A. Samuels C. M. Brown South Queen Street Virgil Hainline Lloyd Williams M. G. Maze

Pony raffle dispute over county fair incident

The Montgomery County Colored Fair segment notes a pony raffle inquiry dated August 10 to 13. The company states no involvement or authorization in raffling a pony in its name and disclaims responsibility. James Mitchell, Secretary, signs the notice.

Montgomery County James Mitchell Seey

Snake bite mars camping trip at Hollywood

Mrs. J. L. Clarke visiting Hollywood with Dr. Clarke and children was bitten on the foot by a snake while strolling near the creek bank Sunday. Aid was summoned and though in great pain she is thought to be out of danger.

J. L. Clarke Dr. Clarke Hollywood

Walsh Co. Silk Hose Blowout

Big sale of women’s genuine solid silk hose in whites cordovans Russian tans and blacks. Regular two dollar hose cut Wednesday to Friday to one dollar twenty five cents per pair. Walsh Co. Inc.

The Walsh Co., Inc

Couple Marry Here In County Community

Albert Welsh and Miss Nettie Chase, a well known and popular couple from Jeffersonville, were married last evening by Rev. Bruce W. Trimble at his home. The bride is J. P. Chase’s daughter and a beloved young woman with many friends. The groom is son of J. R. Welsh and a hardworking farmer. They plan to move to La Junta Colorado for their future home.

Albert Welsh Nettie Chase Jeffersonville Bruce W. Trimble J. P. Chase Welsh J. R. Welsh Mrs Welsh la Jenta Colorado

Wealthy Mt Sterling Citizen Stricken by Paralysis

Capt Petry and Capt Charles H Petry prominent Mt Sterling figures were stricken with paralysis Saturday night at West Main street home. He has been under physicians care and is now thought to be out of danger.

Charles H. Petry Mt. Sterling

Winchester Wallops The Local Team

Winchester Hustlers defeated the locals 9 to 3 in front of possibly the largest crowd to witness a ball game in the city. The game was a pitchers duel until the sixth when errors and timely hitting by Dean gave Winchester the edge. The Clark county squad played stellar defense and timely hitting, while Mt. Sterling and Winchester fans filled the stands.

Winchester Hustlers Dean Winchester Clark County Boys Mt. Sterling

Household Goods Auction After Residence Sale

After Rufus Hadden's residence on Clay street, sale of H B Turner property includes a 5 piece quartered oak bedroom set, brass bed with dressing tables, rocking and upholstered chairs, gas lamps, rugs, carpet, garden tools, wagon and harness, lawn swing, chairs, fridge, kitchen tables, mirrors, tables, davenport, beds, gas stoves, press, parlor set and Morris chair.

Rufus Hadden Clay Street H. B. Turner Morris

Blaze at W. C. Cooper Grocery on Court Street

Fire of unknown origin broke out in the W. C. Cooper grocery store on Court street just after 1 AM Sunday. Prompt discovery limited damage to a slight amount and covered by insurance.

W. C. Cooper Court Street

Body to be Brought Here for Burial

Mr and Mrs C G Pangburn announce from the War Department that their son William who lost his life in France during the war will be sent home for burial and his remains are expected to arrive within the next few months.

C. G. Pangburn War Department William France

Farm Wagon For Sale Stude Baker Bed and Frame

Cecil S. Greene advertises a farm wagon with a combination bed and frame for sale and provides phone contact 210.

Studebaker Cecil S. Greene

County Tobacco Campaign Organizes Montgomery County

The Co-Operative Tobacco Marketing Association convened at the Court House as precinct committeemen organized for Montgomery county. County Chairman C B Pattersome and Rev T B Hill spoke, with 75 percent expected to sign by Friday and most large growers already on board.

Co-Operative Tobacco Marketing Association Court House Montgomery County C. B. Pattersome T. B. Hill Burley Belt Fayette County Lexington

World War Veteran Laid to Rest Friday

World War veteran Houston Lane died at his home near Sharpshore early Friday and was buried in the Lane family cemetery, Gudgells Hill, with military honors Saturday. Montgomery Post and a detachment conducted the rites with Rev Bruce Trimble officiating and Commander Lewis Kilpatrick delivering the eulogy. Rifles fired three volleys and Bugler Howard Cockrell sounded taps.

Houston Lane France Sharpshore Gudgells Hill Lane Montgomery Post Sharpsburg Mongomery Post Comrador Lewis Ti. Kilpatrick Howard Cockrell

Mrs Enoch Thompson Dies in Louisville

Announcement of the sudden death of Mrs. Enoch Thompson at her Louisville home reaches this city. Former local resident, she leaves a husband and three children. She was sister in law to Mrs. Joe Turley and J. W. Thompson of this city.

Enoch Thompson Louisville

Corn for Sale in Sound Old Stock

Several hundred barrels of sound old corn offered for sale by R. G. Kern. Contact phone 463 for details.

R. G. Kern

Morgan’s Men Hold Two Day Reunion at Olympian Springs

Veterans from the city attend the gathering led by Confederate cavalry leader General John Hunt Morgan in a long running reunion. Olympian Springs hosts the event with Manager Brown ensuring a pleasant stay for the attendees over the two days.

John Hunt Morgan Olympian Springs Morgan Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Sterling Boy Baptist Evangelist III Sweet Shop Camargo United States Petry Ili Winchester Wallops County Tobacco Organization Complete Land & Priest Druggists the Advocate Live Wire Agency Clayton Howell
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