Mt Sterling cattle market weathered court day trade
A February Run of Cattle at Mt Sterling saw two stockyards fill with about head as buyers hesitated. Prices held near last court day levels with steers around 8–10 cents per pound and cows 6–9 cents, while horses and mules fetched mixed sums. Notable sales included 25 yearling calves at 10 cents and a cow with calf at 120 dollars.
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Illinois
Monweather
Kentuccky
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Highlands
James Maze
Mr. Withers
Denton Bough
J. F. Swartz
Springer
Miss Kitty Conroy Wins Honors at University of Kentucky
Miss Kitty Conroy daughter of Mrs J R Salmons wins popularity and honors at the University of Kentucky as a Freshman. She majors in Romance Languages and minors in Journalism and is elected to the University Press Association. She participates in Horace Mann and Philosophian societies and YWCA and was a leading student at Mt Sterling High.
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Kitty Conroy
Sterling
J. R. Salmons
University of Kentucky
Conroy
College of Arts and Sciences
University Press Association
Horace Mann and Philosophian Literary Societies
Mt. Sterling High
Katy
Halleck Literary Society
Girls’ Club, Athletic Association
Tobacco Market Stable With Heavy Receipts Across Homes
The local tobacco market remains steady over three weeks with low grades predominate and prices near the same. Receipts stay heavy as all houses run full floors. Whitehall holds a sale today and Farmers tomorrow with buyers on local breaks. Total sales reach about 612 million lbs at roughly 32 cents average and the market may last about three more weeks.
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Whitehall
Ex-Service Man Dies at 42 After War Service
Will Steele aged 42 recently discharged from the U S Army died this morning at the home of his cousin George Turley on Queen Street. He served in France and was gassed, the injuries leading to his death. He was unmarried. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 3 PM at the grave with burial in the Soldiers' lot at Machpelah Cemetery.
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Will Steele
George Turley
Queen Street
Mr. Steele
France
Machpelah Cemetery
Auto dealer sells two more cars this week
J D Wren Auto Co sold two Dodge touring cars last week to H B Ringo and Howard Mee.
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J.D. Wren Auto Co
H. B. Ringo
Howard
Popular School Teacher Becomes a Bride
Miss Mattie Hoffman of this city and Mr. M. W. Sowards of Ashland wed Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati at the Palace Hotel. The bride, admired locally as a longtime city school instructor, wore a navy tailored suit with a violet corsage. The groom is a C. and O. R. R. mail clerk. the couple will reside in The Roberts apartment upon returning.
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Mattie Hoffman
M. W. Sowards
Ashland
Cincinnati
Palace Hotel
Sowards
Sterling
Ground Hog Dens Found Under Levee Pike
Road Engineer W H Canan, while repairing a culvert on the Levee pike, traced a ground hog trail to a four foot wide excavation beneath the road center. Straw filled the chamber where many ground hogs of various sizes lived. eight were killed and at least as many escaped. The nest lay about twelve inches below the surface.
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W. H. Canan
Tanan
Montgomery County Pair Association Donates to Women’s Rest Room
The Montgomery County Pair Association contributed 25 dollars to the Women’s Rest Room. The donation is gratefully received. H. W. Patrick has leased the business room opposite the Court House, formerly F C Duerson’s Drug Store, for Maxwell car showrooms.
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Montgomery County Pair Association
H. W. Patrick
Court House
F. C. Duerson
Maxwell Cars
Resolution Honoring Hazel Grubbs of Junior Woman's Club
Formal club resolutions mourn the death of Hazel Grubbs, praising her cheerful, willing work and dedicated service. The Junior Woman's Club extends sympathy to the bereaved family, asks records reflect the tribute, and directs copies to family and local press.
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Hazel Grubbs
Harry B. Ringo
Stewart McCormick
Elizabeth McCoun
Mrs Carrick Dies in Fayette County
Mrs. R L Carrick wife of Lexington physician Dr Carrick died of pneumonia Saturday morning at St Josephs Hospital. She is survived by her husband and one son Spence Carrick of Lexington. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 30 pm at Mrs Claude L Garths residence followed by burial in Lexington Cemetery. Mrs Carrick was well known in this city as a frequent guest in the home of Mr and Mrs B F Herriott.
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R. L. Carrick
Dr. Carrick
Lexington
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Spence Carrick
Claude L. Garth
Lexington Cemetery
Hung Jury In Murder Case Of Claude Salyer
The jury in Claude Salyer’s murder case against Greene Cole failed to reach a verdict and was dismissed by Judge Marshal. The panel reportedly favored seven to conviction and five to acquittal. Salyer will be allowed bond after the trial in Shelbyville ended without a verdict.
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Claude Salyer
Greene Cole
Marshal Friday
Marshall
Shelbyville
Salyer
Bond
Will
Former Mt. Sterling Man Marries Southern Girl
Alberta Weir daughter of Mr and Mrs Herron Campbell Wilson wed Jay Clarke Kemper on February 4 1920 in Demopolis Alabama He is the late G W Kemper's son once active in local banking now a farmer in Demopolis county ties ahead report a wealthy cultured Southern family bride described as beautiful.
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Herron Campbell Wilson
Alberta Weir
Jay Clarke Kemper
Demopolis
Alabama
Kemper
G. W. Kemper
Iis
Mr. Kemper
Produce Market Conditions and Egg Butter Poultry Trends
The week shows a settled general market for produce with larger egg supplies and active demand at slightly lower prices. Butter trade is brisk with strong consumer demand. Production rises modestly and imports from Denmark plus receipts from Holland should steady prices. Live poultry movement covers current needs but high prices curb consumption. Storage stocks are being reduced satisfactorily.
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Denmark
Holland
Checkers, Rox production, at Tabb Theatre Monday
Checkers, a Rox special adapted from a long running racing melodrama, comes to the Tabb Theatre next Monday. Directed for William Fox by Richard Stanton, the sensational tale centers on race horse plots with a thrilling final track scene and an all star cast.
Y W C A Valentine Party At High School
The High School Y W C A held a Friday night valentine party with original valentines for each girl. A reading program followed by refreshments served by seniors and sophomores. The week of March is set for Y W C A Redrive to be conducted by the High School girls and Mr Sterling is urged to contribute in appreciation.
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Sterling
Pangburn Post Elects Officers in Enthusiastic Legion Meeting
Pangburn Post local American Legion members met in the County Court room Friday night to elect officers for the year and admit new members. Officers named include Hodge Morris as post commander and Ben Scott as vice commander, with Kilpatrick adjutant and Lane finance officer.
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Pangburn
American Legion
Hodge Morris
Ben Scott
Lewis H. Kilpatrick
Ratff H. Lane
Robert Stoner
William Enoch
Sidney Calk
D. H. Bush
C. P. Henry
C. T. Coleman
Phil Holbarn
Donald Quisenberry
Public sale at old home place near Mt Sterling on Feb 21
Public auction to be held at the old home place seven miles from Mt Sterling on the Howard's Mill pike starting at 9 oclock. Items include livestock farming implements and household goods. Auctioneers T F and H Y Triplett.
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Mt. Sterling
Howard’s Mill Pike
T. F
H. Y. Triplett
Apple Butter For Sale By P Greenwade On High Street
300 pounds of pure homemade apple butter offered by P Greenwade located on High Street. Sugar content is white sugar and product described as exceptionally fine. Phone contact 431 provided.
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P. Greenwade
High Street
For Sale or Rent House and Land 212 Miles From Town
Real estate item offering a house and 134 acres of land for sale or rent located 212 miles from town. Instruction to apply at this office.
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Winly
Ing
Land & Priest Druggists
Wight
J. Thomas
Miss Mattie Hoffman
Mrs. Sewards
the Roberts
Produce
Y. W. C. A. Valentine Party
Pangburn Post
United States of America
Montgomery County
J.w.jones &Son
J. W. Jones
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