Pieper Co Expands With New Stores and Stock Increase
The H. A. Pieper 6 16 and 25 Cent Store plans a new front and expanded department lines as business grows. Since opening in Mt Sterling the chain has opened in Cynthiana with strong start and Winchester soon to follow. By year end the firm aims to operate a dozen stores and raise capital from 25 000 to 100 000 with local ownership opportunities in a dividend paying enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Pieper
Mt. Sterling
H. H. Pieper Co
Cynthiana
Pieper
Winchester
Mt. Sterling Capital
DIES IN CALIFORNIA ASA HOOD PASSES AWAY AT Holtville
Asa Hood aged about 57 died after a brief illness in Holtville California. He was a son of the late James Hood born and raised in the county. He was a first cousin of Mrs Leah Reese and Mrs Kate H Gatewood. The body cremated and shipped for burial in Machpelah Cemetery, expected to arrive mid week. He leaves a wife two sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Hood
Holtville
Cal
James Hood
Leah Reese
Kate H. Gatewood
Machpelah Cemetery
Hood
Baptist Church
Infant Dies After Two Weeks Illness
Jewel Kerns, ten months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Kerns, died Saturday at home on West High street after a two weeks illness of double pneumonia. Funeral services were held Sunday at the family residence by Rev Clyde Darsie. Burial was in Maghpelah Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel
Stanley Kerns
West High Street
Clyde Darsie
Maghpelah Cemetery
Newspapers Admit Rate Hike Due to Costs in Kentucky
Kentucky Press Association meeting in Louisville adopts advertising and subscription rate increases. Advertising 20 cents per inch up to 1000 circulation with pro rata raises. subscriptions $1.50 weekly, $2.00 semi weekly. Labor and white paper costs cited as major drivers. newsprint supply tight with many publishers having less than thirty days on hand. If no remedy found, several Kentucky papers may suspend publication. Advocate rep by J W Tedden Jr joins Resolutions Committee. Mid summer meeting expected in Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Press Association
Louisville
Kentucky
Advocate
J.W. Tedden,, Jr
Committee On Resolutions
Covington
Carl Boyd Injured in Accidental Shooting Near Home
Carl Boyd son of Mr and Mrs Frank Boyd was wounded when a gun exploded injuring the ball of his left eye. He traveled with his parents to Cincinnati for specialist consultation and X rays and will remain under treatment for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Coates
Carl Boyd
Frank Boyd
Young Boyd
Cincinnati
Ralls Buys Farm Then Sells Back With Profit
The Bethel area farm once owned by Sam Ralls was bought by Thomas S. and A R Robertson at 329 dollars per acre and sold to Robert Shields of Bath County for 350 dollars per acre. Shields then sold the farm back to Sam Ralls at a ten thousand dollar markup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Sam Ralls
Thomas S
A.R. Robertson
Robert Shields
Bath County
Notice to creditors of R. H. Raburn estate
All persons indebted to the estate of R. H. Raburn deceased should call to settle. All claims against the estate must be presented properly proven to Mrs. Cora Raburn, executrix, at 26 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Raburn
Advocate's Record Year 1919 Pages and Advertising Lead
The Advocate averaged 1214 pages or 75 columns per issue in 1919, about 50 percent more than any year. It boasted record advertising space at higher rates and claimed leadership in news, circulation, and advertising. Management thanks patrons and vows a larger, better paper for 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Ate Aellaite
Mrs L H Reynolds Dies at 83 in Winchester
Mrs L H Reynolds aged 83 died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Minnie Hughes home in Winchester. Widow of Rev B H Reynolds a former Christian minister and Spencer church pastor. Funeral held Monday at North Middletown conducted by Rev J H MacNeil with Rev BR Tinder assisting. Burial in North Middletown Cemetery family lot. Local residents express regret at her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Reynolds
Mowell Hunt Named Agent for Standard Paint & Lead Works
Mowell Hunt of this city is named agent for the Standard Paint and Lead Works of Cleveland for Montgomery Bath Clark and Bourbon counties to succeed H D King. Hunt, a county native, is described as a splendid man capable of growing the business and will be at Geiger’s Pharmacy to serve paints and decoratives needs. advertisement appears on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowell Hunt
Standard Paint & Lead Works
Cleveland
Montgomery
Bath
Clark and
Bourbon
H. D. King
Hunt
Ofithie County
Geiger's
Seed House Bought For Seed House Brokerage
Sam Greenwade purchases Caldwell Clay seed house on Locust Street near the C O tracks and will operate a seed house general brokerage and storage space business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Greenwade
Caldwell Clay
Locust Street
History Club Charity Sewing Drive For Needy in Community
The History Club hosts an all day sewing session at Roberts and Mason’s millinery store on Thursday January 16 to make articles for a local nurse aiding the sick. Members are urged to attend and bring 25 cents for materials. those unable to attend may send contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's ‘History Club
Rocals
Rai Roberts & Masfin’ S
SQUIRE WILLIAMS INJURED IN HORSE FALL
John W. Williams a prominent city figure fractured his hip after a Friday horseback fall. Taken to a Lexington hospital his age and condition raise fears for his recovery. He is well known in the county and grandfather of Mrs Gilbert Y Triplett of Vanarsdell's Aunt Jemima's products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Williams
Lexington
Squire Williams
Gilbert Y. Triplett
Census taking progresses amid weather delays
The thirteenth census work continues with reports of progress despite bad weather. Enumerators listed include Mrs Buford Welsh Ward 1 Russell Pench Ward 2 Walter Mair Ward 3 RF Moore and others in Frances nts Grassy Lick E Be Hastie Side View Buldrd Welsh Levee B Be Hayay Harts Mrs Tom Razor Spencer Bam Walsh Howard's Mill Tom Ricketts Gamargo Beans and Aarons Rim and Press Stokely Jeffersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Sear
Ieneraae
Buford Welsh
Wardussell Pench
Walter Mair
RF. Moore
Ward
Welsh
Levee
Hayay Harts
Tom Razor
Spencer
Bam Walsh
Howard's Mill
Tom
Ricketts
Gamargo
Beans
Aaron
Rim
Stokely
Jeffersonville
Public Auction Of Jersey Milch Cows At Mt Sterling
Public auction to be held Saturday January 10 at 1 PM at the Mt Sterling Stock Yards. One large load of Tennessee Jersey Milch Cows with calves and springers to be sold. Cows are No 1 milkers and tuberculin tested. Brother & Fox promote the sale as a rare opportunity for top dairy stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling Stock Yards
Tennessee Jersey
Brother & Fox
Mrs Ratliff Breaks Arm in Fall at Niece’s Home
Mrs Julia Ratliff, 80, fell down stairs at her niece Mrs John L Coleman’s home this morning, breaking her arm in two places. She received medical care and is resting easily tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ratliff
John L. Coleman
Lecture on Macbeth by Prof Farquhar at Baptist church
On Tuesday January 13 the Tuesday Club presents Prof Farquhar of State University delivering a 2 PM lecture in the Baptist church lecture room. The talk titled Macbeth invites city clubs and any resident wishing to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farquhar
State University
The
Baptist Church
Macbeth
Public sale of J. B. Haggin estate properties
The public sale of the J. B. Haggin estate city holdings is set for 10 30 A M Monday January 12 on the premises at the northeast corner of Main and Limestone streets Lexington These properties are valuable investments and will be sold by Security Trust Company of Lexington with reasonable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Haggin
Main
Limestone
Lexington
Security Trust Company
All Day Meeting of Women’s Missionary Society
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold an all day meeting Friday January at Mrs. Anne Thompson’s home on West High Street. A full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s, Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Fyday
Anne Thompson
West High Street
Tobacco selling well at Tovar warehouse sale
Tobacco sales at the Tovar warehouse opened yesterday at Whitehole No. 1. Buyers paid high prices with 147 995 pounds sold. several crop averages listed include Williams Haddix 59.40, Howell Brothers 205.97, Barkley Colliver 83.82, Heaton 73, Lockridge 63.65, Flora Brothers 98, Myer Hays "eaton and Rap 3.50. Additional lots and upcoming sale noted with incomplete figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tovar
Whitehole
Williams
Howell Brothers
Barkley and
Colliver Averag
Roger Heaton
Lockridge Brothers
W. E. Foley
Flora Brothers
Moss
Riddle
Myer
Hays
Fi "Eaton
Rap
Sprend
G. C. Anderson
Luke Hensom
Death of Mrs Nancy McClure Grandmother of Mrs Lewis Mitchell
Mrs Nancy McClure aged 75 died at her daughter’s home Mrs T W Napier in Paris on December 29 from bronchial pneumonia. A Baptist church member and esteemed woman, she was laid to rest at Crab Orchard on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy McClure
Lewis Mitchell
T. W. Napier
Paris
The
Baptist Church
Crab Orchard
Mt Sterling schools reopen after two-week midwinter break
Mt Sterling city schools and Montgomery County High School resume classes with full attendance after a near two week mid winter vacation. Mrs Prewitt's school also reopens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County
Infant Son of Henry Chester and Wife
Infant son of Henry Chester and wife died shortly after birth. The notice notes the child went to the Lord who regards little children, and is issued by The Advocate for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chester
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H. H. Pleper Co
California
Ralls
Cora Raburn
Executrix
History Club
Jemima
Vanarsdell’s
Land & Priest
Mrs. Ratliff
J.D. Wren
Auto Company
Springfield Tire Company
Danville
W. H. YO
Bean and Horton
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