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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1922

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Burley Tobacco Sale Gains Momentum says Stone

Large part of about 200 million pounds of burley tobacco controlled by the Burley Tobacco Growers' Cooperative Association has been sold at very iyi prices. James C. Stone reports progress, noting most sales are in winter order with buyers including Liggett and Myers.

Bur- Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative James C. Stone Liggett and Myers Company Ralph M. Barker Co-Operative Association Jas. Pryor Lexington Liggett and Myers S. H. Halley Burley Stone

Suffering Ended For Mrs. Mary McGinnis

Mrs. Mary McGinnis aged 82 formerly of Eminence died Sunday at her daughter Mrs. Charles B. Hainline’s Holt avenue home after months of illness. Survived by son Ross McGinnis Akron Ohio she died with funeral services held Monday at 3 p.m. at her daughter’s residence then her body was taken to Eminence for burial.

Mary McGinnis Charles B. Hainline Holt Avenue Methodist Church Hainline

Move to Ewing By Mr and Mrs Thomas Scott and Family

Mr and Mrs Thomas Scott and family are moving this week to Ewing where they will establish their future home Mr Scott will engage in the grocery business at that place Friends regret parting and extend best wishes to the family in their new home

Thomas Scott Ewing Scott Sterling

Hazelrigg's Remnant Sale Set for February 9 10 11

Bargains abound at Hazelrigg's Remnant Sale with discounts on short length silks cottons ginghams cretonnes and curtain fabrics offered February 9 10 and 11 by the retail shop.

Mt Sterling Tobacco Market Buoys Local Business

Over 600000 pounds of tobacco were received last week with advances exceeding 53000 to growers. Buyers sold much to the big four at good prices, spreading money through Mt Sterling’s economy and signaling likely spring business gains. Merchants urged to advertise to growers now flush with funds.

Mt. Sterling

Mt Sterling Laundry Promotes Germ-Free Family Washing

An old public notice urges protection against influenza through sanitary washing services at Mt Sterling Laundry. It claims epidemics spread via clothing and promises germ-free delivery of clean garments to homes.

Mt. Sterling

Open Grocery Store on South Queen Street

Messrs Virgil Donohue and C M Brown lease a building on South Queen street to operate a grocery business. Both men are experienced and popular with the trade and expected to command a good patronage.

Messrs Virgil Donohue C. M. Brown South Queen Street

Big sale at Newmeyer's store winds down this Saturday

The two week sale at Newmeyer's on Maysville street ends Saturday night after a successful run. County residents have rushed to the bargain event with steep markdowns in shoes and ready to wear. Households can save on linens and other items before prices are restored. Only four days remain to buy during the sale.

Newmeyer Maysville Street

Hazelrigg's Remnant Sale in February at Hazelrigg shop

Bargains await at Hazelrigg's Remnant Sale February 9 10 and 11 featuring short lengths in silks cottons ginghams laces and curtain goods.

Hazelrigg

Mt Sterling Building and Saving Association Plans New Stock Issue

The Mt Sterling Building and Saving Association will open a new stock series on March 1 at 25 cents per share with 5 cents monthly payments. Stockholders should file their names with secretary T H Wilson at Mt Sterling National Bank and start payments March 1. The just-closed series paid six percent on average time. the association has operated fourteen years with no bad debts.

Mt. Sterling Building and Saving Association T. H. Wilson Mt. Sterling National Bank

Income Tax Man to Visit Several Kentucky Towns

Deputy collector Robert H. Lucas of the internal revenue service will tour Frenchburg Owingsville Sharpsburg and Mt Sterling from February 13 to 25 to assist taxpayers in preparing returns. Taxpayers are urged to bring records and seek help with their income tax filings.

Collector of Internal Revenue Robert H. Lucas Frenchburg Owingsville Sharpsburg Mt. Sterling

Called to Ashland for Sister’s Illness in Ashland

John F. Richardson and Mrs. Jennie Reynolds were called to Ashland last Saturday due to the serious illness of their sister, Mrs. William Gray. They returned Monday reporting she is somewhat better.

John F. Richardson Jennie Reynolds Ashland William Gray

Meeting Postponed by W M A Baptist Church

Illness in the city leads the W M A of the Baptist church to postpone its Thursday meeting until further notice.

W. M. A. of the Baptist Church

John Cassity Undergoes Operation at Mary Chiles Hospital

John Cassity of the job department of The Advocate underwent an operation Sunday at Mary Chiles Hospital. He stood the operation well and is doing nicely.

John Cassity the Advocate Mary Chiles Hospital

For Rent Farm on Grassy Lick Pike with House and Barn

For rent 14 acre farm one mile west of town on Grassy Lick Pike. Four acres meadow with remaining grass pasture. Includes good house and four bent tobacco barn. Also a cottage on Spring Street. Apply to E. B. Taul, phone 842. rf.

Grassy Lick Pike Spring Street E. B. Taul

A Beautiful Life Ends Sudden in Influenza Complications

Mrs. Oliver Howell of this county died at Mary Chiles Hospital at six Monday morning after influenza followed by pneumonia. Survived by husband Oliver Howell, two children David and Alice Frances, and numerous relatives. Funeral services will be held locally.

Oliver Howell Mary Chiles Hospital Howell Methodist Church Prewitt and H. H. Coppage C. D. Powell Winter Park Fla W. A., Luther Robert Mason James F. Mason de Soto Kansas Nelson Mason North Middletown

Bond Issue For Additional Buildings In City Schools

At tonight's city council meeting the board of education will request voters approve a $30,000 bond to build a new school or expand existing facilities. An early election is expected. if approved the work could begin this summer to relieve crowded rooms and cloakrooms. If not approved, the fall term may exceed capacity for 1922 students. The editorial expresses strong support for passage as essential to education.

City Board of Education

Farm For Rent Near Town With House And Two Barns

Seventy acre farm available for rent two miles from town includes a new house and two barns. Prospective tenants should call 474 pa for details and arrangements.

Columbia Farmer Dies Suddenly in Missouri Court House

A telegram from Columbia Missouri reports the sudden death of William Thompson a farmer living near Columbia. He was struck while at the courthouse attending to business and expired within minutes. He was the brother of Mrs Martha Morris of this city and had often visited there. Mrs Morris and her daughter Mrs Keller Greene left for Columbia to attend the funeral.

William Thompson Columbia Thompson Martha Morris

Splendid Crop Shown At Local Tobacco Market

T. R. Markland delivered 4 550 pounds of tobacco from 2 1/2 acres on Flat Creek land to the local market last week. He received an advance of thirteen and one half cents per pound. It is one of the best averages reported at the market.

T. R. Markland

Service Hears Rev J W Orate At Family Residence

At 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon the Reverend J W Orate of the Methodist church will conduct a service at the family residence. The event will be led by the church officiant and focus on a local vigil.

J. W. Orate Methodist Church

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Ralph Barker Mrs Land & Priest Druggists IN Building and Saving Association Missouri Timothy Day Chenault Woodford Clayton Howell Ragan Gay Motor Company MT. Sterling, Kentu U. S. Tires LEE Tires
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