Obituary for Kentucky farmer John Prewitt
An aged Kentuckian, a long time farmer who died at home after a lengthy illness, is mourned by family and community. He served as magistrate, united with Bethlehem and Mt. Sterling churches, and was known as a prudent, educated Democrat who helped neighbors in need. Funeral held at his home with Rev. Clyde Swisse officiating. buried in the family plot. He leaves widow and seven children and several relatives in Kentucky and Mississippi.
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Tome Tenes
Reid Prewitt
Clifton Prewitt
N. B .Young
Chilren
H. R. Prewitt
Marcus ‘A Prewitt
Exchange
Clyde Swisse
Prewitt
Christmas Dance Plan at Trimbles Hall
Stet Dan club announces its annual Christmas Dance at Trimbles Hall on Tuesday the 28th. Smith's Orchestra will provide music. many visitors from across the state are expected. College girls and boys attend. committee on arrangements is Jack Owings and George G Hamilton.
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Stet
Ihe Dan B
Trimbles Hall
Smith
Jack Owings
George G. Hamilton
Coal Shipment Prompted by Mt. Sterling Commission
Lumbering company reports unloading 18 coal cars and has more on the road. Encourages wagons to be sent in now as a prompt against shortages. Message from 8 P Greenwade.
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Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co
Greenwade
License Tags Available at County Clerk’s Office
Owners of automobiles trucks and motorcycles can now secure their 1921 license tags at the County Clerk Keller Greene office. All owners must obtain a tag before December 31 1920 to avoid delays at year end.
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Keller Greene
Flour Sale Ad Promises Best Grades for Breads
A Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage plant promotion urges buyers to purchase the best flour for breads and Christmas cakes, highlighting superior grades and value.
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Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Plant
Woman Police Head Resigns In New York City
Mrs. Eien A. O Grady deputy police commissioner resigns citing hampered work and loss of respect after sharp newspaper criticism. Mention of local candy shop R C Lloyds offering fine candies in bulk and boxes.
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R. C. Lloyd’s
A Star Plucked From On High Dies
The poem laments the death of a good man whose light lingers beyond his era. It speaks of his radiant influence guiding the path of others and the enduring beacon his life leaves behind for future generations.
Marriage of Warren Bain and Agnes Taylor in Portsmouth
Warren Bain son of Columbus native Robert Robertson married Agnes Taylor of Ashland yesterday in Portsmouth Ohio. Robertson, born and raised here, is in the insurance business and rising in his field. The bride is a well known society girl and the couple will reside in Columbus.
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Warren Bain. Robertson
Columbus
Ohio
Sterling
Agnes Taylor
Ashland
Portsmouth
Robertson
Elisha Robertson
Automobile for Sale at a Bargain
Oakland Sensible Six Touring Car 1919 model overhauled and just out of the paint shop. Will sell for less than half price. A real bargain for a light weight car. First check for 600 dollars takes it. Ragan Gay Motor Company phone 115.
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Oakland
Ragan-Gay Motor Company
Painful Accident in County Farm Barn
Charles B. Hainline was injured by a rusty nail in his right foot while working in the barn at his farm near the Levee in the county. The nail penetrated about one inch and he is confined to his Holt avenue home. The wound is painful but officials expect recovery in a few days.
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Charles B. Hainline
Holt Avenue
Mr. Hainline
Mansfield Best Flour For Sale At Glynn Wilsons
Advertises Mans field s Best flour for sale at Glynn Wilsons. Includes no further details about price or quantity.
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Mansfield
Glyn Wilson’s
Joplin Brothers Resign Newspaper Posts to Join Refining Co
Former Mount Sterling editor George A Joplin resigns from the Danville Messenger to move to Lexington for a position with the Great Southern Refining Co. His brother Vaughan Joplin has been with the firm for months. They are sons of Rev. George A Joplin and grew up in Danville.
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George A. Joplin
Ety
Danville Messenger
Lexington
Great Southern Refining Co
Vaughan Joplin
Great Southern
Property Sold on Holt and Antwerp Avenues to Edward Dennis
W Hoffman Wood as agent sold a two story residence with grounds on Holt Avenue and a vacant lot on Antwerp Avenue to Edward Dennis of Torrent for about 7000 dollars. Possession is to be given immediately and Dennis and his family will move in.
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W. Hoffman Wood
Ellis Salyer
Holt Avenue
Antwerp Avenue
Edward Dennis
Torrent
Wilson’s Shelby County Home Robbed Of Jewelry
Mrs. Joe Wilson of Shelby county visited her father George Owings while her husband stayed with his father in Bagdad. A thief entered their Shelby county home and carried off jewelry and clothing valued at hundreds of dollars.
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Joe Wilson
Shelby County
George Owings
Wilson
Bagdad
Librarian Marcia B. Hoffman Resigns at City Library
Mrs Marcia B Hoffman resigns after one year as City Library librarian. Her successor is not yet chosen and Mrs W A Samuels serves as interim head.
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Marcia B. Hoffman
W.A. Samuels
Birthday Dinner Honors County High School Superintendent
The Senior Class of 1920 celebrated Prof. M. J. Goodwin's birthday with a dinner prepared in the domestic science department. Attending were Prof. Goodwin and wife, the faculty including Prof. Lewis and Mrs. Lewis, Miss Marguerite Newmeyer, Miss Grace Maxwell, Miss Stella Copher, Mrs. Tia Lee Zimmerman, and guest Mrs. Zimmerman.
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M. J. Goodwin
Prof. Goodwin
Coal Demand Urges Immediate Mt Sterling Coal Yard Action
Frantic call to rush wagons to the Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co. yards to obtain lump coal and cannel coal that lights with a match. Officials urged prompt supplies to meet demand.
Shelbyville Imposes Curfew With Police Questioning
Shelbyville city council orders a curfew of 11 PM for all residents and instructs police to question anyone seen after hours. Those not answering satisfactorily will be jailed for the night.
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Shelbyvillians
Shelbyville
Mt Sterling Garage Installs Bowser Five Stroke Pump
The Mt Sterling Garage on Main Street installed a modern Bowser Five Stroke gasoline pump this week. The new pump, among the latest patterns, will aid in handling their rapidly increasing business.
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Mt. Sterling
Main St
Farm Sale Near Bethlehem Church Honors $17,000 Price
W D Judy sold his 30 acre Clark county farm with modern improvements near Bethlehem church on Monday to G H Alexander for 17000 dollars. The sale averaged 566 dollars and 66 cents per acre.
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W. D. Judy
G. H. Alexander
Bethlehem Church
Clark County
Risner Moves to City Home After Property Transfer
Lafe Risner has disposed of his Jeffersonville property and taken possession of his residence on Queen Street, marking a relocation to his city home.
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Lafe Risner
Jeffersonville
Queen Street
Clara Smith Hammon Surrender Compared To Debutante Dress
A brief note likens Clara Smith Hammon preparing to surrender to a debutante dressing for a ball. The comparison emphasizes poised, formal preparation amid a surrender context.
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Clara Smith Hamnon
Southern Tobacco Shows Slight Recovery
Tobacco price averages across six North Carolina markets and two Kentucky centers show modest gains. Durham 24.50 Henderson 20.84 Oxford 23.29 Rocky Mount 19.50 Winston-Salem 18.86 Loganville Ky 12.30 Owensboro Ky 7.59 North Carolina warehouses will close Friday for the season as much of the crop remains unsold. Growers urged to return USDA questionnaire data on 1919 and 1920 barley tobacco yields, acres, and low grade percentages.
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Burley Tobacco Growers’ Association
North Carolina
Kentucky
Durham
N. C
Henderson
N.C
Bern
Oxford
Rocky Mount
Winston-Salem
Logiaville
Owensboro
Coal Rush As Mt Sterling Commission Seeks Wagons
Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co yarded 18 carloads of coal today. Proprietor A. P. Greenwade urges rural residents to rush their wagons and fill coal houses with the best stone or cannel coals.
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Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co
Curtis Hollon and Grace Rin wed in county ceremony
Curtis Hollon prominent county farmer and Miss Grace Rin gayly joined in marriage Tuesday. Rev J B Ware officiated at the ceremony. The couple’s union links two local families, with the bride hailed as a pretty and attractive daughter of Charles Ringo of Menefee County.
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Curtis Hollon
Grace Ringo
Charles Ringo
Menefee County
Rbv
J. B. Ware
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Mt. Sterling Commission and Storage Co
Th Burley Association
Bureau of
United States Department of Agriculture
John W. Newman
Montgomery
Bath County
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