Kern Calls Impromptu Meeting Over Midland Trail Route
County road official R G Kern organized a meeting in Mt Sterling with L L Piersall to gather citizen views on the Midland Trail location. About seventy five business leaders attended to discuss routes, favoring the Owingsville pike over Hinkston pike, and a parallel survey line was proposed with a right of way committee formed. A sale notice for a walnut dining room set accompanied the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hedden, Sr
Mr. Hedden
Owingsville Pike
Hinkston Pike
H. C. McKee
Mt. Sterling and
Owingsville Turnpike
Owlingsville
Montgomery County
James Magowan
David Pax
Col. Gatewood
Piersall
Magowan
Stockholders Meeting Noted for Mt Sterling Bank
The Mt Sterling National Bank of Mt Sterling Kentucky announces its regular annual stockholders meeting to elect a board of directors and transact lawful business. The meeting will be held at the bank office in Mt Sterling on Tuesday January 9 1923 at 10 oclock. W L Kilpatrick Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling National Bank of
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Mt. Sterling
W. L. Killpatrick
Homemade Candy for Christmas by Johnson Sisters
Telephone the Johnson Sisters at 475 for Christmas candy. Several kinds packed in tin boxes at 1.25 dollars per pound. It is a real great man who can live up to the creases in his trousers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Sisters
Tobacco Market Opens With Small Crop on Floor
The Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association opened its local receiving plant to take the 1922 crop. About 52 000 pounds sold at an advance near nine cents per pound, with poorer quality. Farmers await final settlement to know the total advance and average. Capacity floors fill toward Christmas as 1921 holdings near 3 000 000 pounds sold at about 52 cents. Advancements are expected to 10 12 cents per pound, with the final settlement in January. For rent two light housekeeping rooms and bath Miss Luella Bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley Tobacco Growers Co-operative Association
Burley Association
Sudden death of Mrs Barker Lane in Peculiar Mo
Saturday notice reports Mrs Barker Lane died Friday night at her Peculiar Missouri home. Former county resident, daughter-in-law of Mrs Crit Lane, she was widely known and survived by her husband and several children. Funeral and burial were Sunday at her home. Lost or stolen two 5 or 6 months old puppies one black and white one brindle Hettie Brock way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker Lane
Peculiar
Hettie Brockway
Tice
Frenchburg
Duff
Bath
Owingsville
Young Treadway
W. P. Treadway
Irvine
Posse
B. W. Trimble
Machpelah Cemetery
Mrs Owings Skids and overturns on muddy road
Mrs Owings returned home from town when her coupe slid in mud near George Hamilton’s place and overturned into a ditch. She was alone and escaped unharmed though the car sustained heavy damage after attempting to pass two wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Owings
Christmas Fruits From Blue Goose At W T Sistrunk Co
Florida grown Blue Goose oranges and grapefruit plus celery and grapes sold by W T Sistrunk & Co fruits and groceries in Lexington Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
W. T. Sistrunk & Co
Fruits and Groceries
Lexington
Beautiful new bungalow for quick sale on West Main
E. E. Jones advertises a beautiful new bungalow on West Main Street with a favorable price and contact phone 658. The brief notice notes urgency and location for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
E. E. Jones
Prohibition Agents Killed in Menefee County Moonshine Raid
Prohibition Agent Robert L. Duff of Owingsville and young posse member David Treadway were killed during a raid on Ballard’s still near Cedar Grove in Menefee County. The Ballard brothers are linked to the still and a $500 reward was offered for their capture. Duff’s body was found with eight to ten bullet holes, and Treadway was shot in the head. Funeral services were held in Owingsville for both men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Duff
Owingsville
Ballard
Cedar Grove
Menefee County
Montgomery County
Duff
Tom Greenwade
Beall Hadden
Bob Ballard
David Treadway
W. P. Treadway
Bob
Charles Ballard
Morrow
Henry R. Prewitt
Mt Sterling School Children Undergo Health Examinations
Over several weeks Miss Florence Wallingford and local physicians examined 466 Mt. Sterling city students. Snellen eye tests, weights, and measurements assessed nutrition. 218 pupils were underweight by at least ten percent and 206 were unvaccinated. Defects ranged from bad teeth and tonsils to vision and eyelid issues. nutrition and health notes were sent to parents. The home economics department adds an American Red Cross nursing course earning a certificate at graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Wallingford
Mt. Sterling City School
Home Economic Department
American Red Cross
National Red Cross
W M A Meeting At Baptist Church Thursday
The W M A will meet at the Baptist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Being the last meeting of the year a full attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Hardman Murder Trial Opens in Clark Circuit Court
The trial of Scobee Hardman for the murder of Leon Renaker began in Clark Circuit Court after a jury of 12 was selected from Fayette county. Hardman pled not guilty to murder, conspiracy to murder, and murder through conspiracy as Judge Shackelford presides. hearings note limited spectators and separate trials for Nancy Renaker and Reese Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scobee Hardman
Leon Renaker
Winchester
Clark
Fayette County
J. A. Coyle
Lexington
W. H. Giltner
E. F. Elkin
Harrodsburg Pike
W. D. Land
Walnut Hill
J. W. Smith
Georgetown Pike
Horace H. Wilson
John Calhoun
J. J. Shropshire
Peter G. Powell
H. C. Cassidy
Richmond Pike
R. E. Hughes
Richard Steele
Frankfort Pike
Commonwealth
Nancy Katherine Renaker
Reese Fox
Kentucky
Shackelford
Aged Woman Dies in City Funeral Held for Elisabeth Ringo
Elisabeth Ringo aged 84 died Monday morning December 4 in this city. She was aunt to Tom William and Gilbert Thomas. Funeral services were held at her home on Tuesday with burial in Winchester cemetery. William and Thomas attended the services conducted by Rev. Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth Ringo
Tom William
Gilbert Thomas
Winchester
Messrs
William and
Thomas
Bradley
Found Keys Advertised for Owner Proof of Property
Advert appears to offer a collection of keys with instructions that the owner may claim them by proving ownership and paying for this notice. The notice seeks the rightful owner to respond to recover belongings.
Miller Anderson Family Returns Home on West High Street
Miller Anderson and family are glad to be back from California and at home on West High street. They express appreciation for receiving The Advocate twice a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Anderson
California
West High Street
Advocate
Mr. Anderson
Fly Home Plan for Ed Foley from Curtis School
Ed Foley former Mt. Sterling boy recently graduated from Curtis Aviation School in New York plans to spend the holidays in Mt. Sterling as a guest in Mrs. Peter Kellys home He will travel by his own airplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Foley
Mt. Sterling
Curtis Aviation School
New York
Peter Kelly
Young Foley
Secret wedding made public in Winchester Paris ceremony
Miss Linnie Hoskins and Orville Alfrey wed in Paris last Tuesday. Hoskins, a St Agatha's student in Winchester, and Alfrey, of the Cockrell Alfrey taxi firm, kept the marriage secret until her sister urged disclosure. They returned to Winchester where Hoskins rejoined school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Hoskins
Orville Alfrey
Paris
Hoskins
St. Agatha’s Academy
Winchester
John Cassity
Alfrey
Ellis
Cliff McCormick
J. M. Hoskins
Winchester Pike
William Alfrey
Cockrell & Alfrey
Six Years Since Dedication of New Baptist Church House
Six years ago last Sunday the new Baptist church house was dedicated with Dr. Bryan from the state board of missions delivering the sermon. About $9,000 was raised that day. The building was completed during Pastor Rev. J. S. Wilson's tenure. FOR SALE Two good Jersey cows for sale by William L Wright Indian Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bryan
State Board of Missions
J. S. Wilson
Jersey
William L Wright
Indian Fields
Fire department called to Henry Greenwade home
Neighbors alerted the fire department Sunday night to a chimney fire at Henry Greenwade on North Queen street. Fire crews found only a chimney burning out and no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Greenwade
North Queen Street
For Rent A Modern Four Room Flat Near Business District
A modern four room flat available for rent in a convenient location near the business section. For inquiries call phone 237.
Revival at Farmers Baptist Church Adds 31 Converts
At a long meeting closed at the Farmers Baptist church pastor W. S. Secantland preached. Thirty-one persons joined the church with twenty nine by baptism and two by relation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Baptist Church
W. S. Secantland
Harp Metaphor Echoes on Education and Athletics
A reflective remark ties the harp as heaven’s favorite to caution against excessive earthbound praise. The author suggests America should reconcile its strong athletic achievements with its lagging educational progress and find a balanced path forward.
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R. G. Kern
Stockholders’ Meeting
Luella Bright
Mrs. Lane
Prohibition
Shiners
Ballards
Jeff Ballard
Jus
Hardman
Plymouth Rock
James Cravens
Heaven
Earth
Paradise
America
Hudson
Speedster
Essex
Ragan-Gay Motor Company
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