Mass Meeting at Lexington Tomorrow
Tobacco growers bankers and other Burley belt interests plan a mass meeting in the Lexington Opera House Friday at 10 a.m. to discuss handling the leaf crop and a proposed 1921 crop cut. Delegates from Clark Bath and Montgomery counties were named to organize and attend.
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Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
Lexington Opera House
Clark
Bath
Montgomery
Lexington
Burley Belt
Burley
Abe Renick
R. P. Taylor
W. C. Taylor
A. Howard Hampton
Clark County
A. M. Crooks
Robert Catlett
Leslie Shrout
Jb. M. Estill
E. H. Goodpaster
Bath County
H. R. Prewitt
A. R. Robertson
H. W. Lockridge
Anderson C. Bogie
Montgomery County
Charles Land
Farmers’ Union of
Fayette County
Joe ©. VanMeter
Mt Sterling City warning on rubbish receptacles
City ordinance prohibits placing rubbish on streets or sidewalks except in a metal covered tank. Tanks may be placed on outer edge of sidewalk between 6 and 8 A M and must be removed after collection. Fines range from 3 to 10 dollars per offense. By order of the City Council. W R McKee mayor.
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City of
Mt. Sterling
W. R. McKee
Childers Sells Farm Near Jeffersonville
R. A. Childers sells his farm near Jeffersonville to his sons William and Charles and will surrender possession March 1. He will continue to live at the home place where many improvements are planned.
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R. A. Childers
Jeffersonville
William
Charles
Mr. Childers
Local Insurance Agent Resigns for Express Company Move
W H Pennybaker resigns from Metropolitan Insurance Co to take a position with Adams Express Co in this city. Trade offer includes coal and flour for corn. Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co operated by P Greenwade at South Queen and Railroad, phone 2.
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W. H. Pennybaker
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Adams Express Company
Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co
P. Greenwade
South Queen and Railroad
Circuit Court Names Grand and Petit Jurors for January Term
The Montgomery Circuit Court convenes January 17 for the January term with grand jurors Arthur Jacobs and 21 others listed and petit jurors including A F Wyatt Clarence White Charles Oldham Judson Anderson Clell Cockrell Garrett Marshall and more. Special judges likely to sit in several cases are Judge W. R. Shackelford of Madison and Judge Charles Marshall of Shelby.
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Mortgomery Circuit
Arthur Jacobs
B. F. Caudill
James M. Nesbitt
William Carrington
Jeff Ratliff
J. T. Richardson
Lee Trimble
John W. William
E. H. Moss
James M. McGuire
Joe Keller
James Hoskins
William Blevi
Reuben Barnes
Walter Ike Tiadey
S. B. Carrington
B.P. Gray
Mike Howard
D. J. Prewitt
J. W. Thompson
M. 4
Prewitt
J. W. Baker
Joe Conroy
Petit Jury
A. F. Wyatt
Clarence White
Charles Oldham
Judson Anderson
Clell Cockrell
Garrett Marshall
J. W.robinson
J. P. Highland
Catlett Everett
J. M. Venable
J. W. Boardman
C. B. Clarke
W. S. Howell
S. C. Barnard
Oscar Evans
W. R. Shackelford
Madison County
Charles Marshall
Shelby County
Soldier is Brought Home for Burial
Another Montgomery county boy died overseas Strawder Prewitt son of Mr and Mrs William Prewitt was brought home for burial last Saturday He enlisted in Battery A 326th Field Artillery from Bourbon county and served on the western front His death was due to pneumonia contracted in service and he died at a French hospital in Bordeaux two years ago The burial was in the Prewitt family graveyard near Antioch Sunday morning The Montgomery Post conducted the services with a chaplain pallbearers firing squad and guard of honor escorting the body from the graveside All honor to the memory of this gallant young soldier who fell a victim to disease while defending right and justice
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Montgomery County
Strawder
Prewitt
William Prewitt
Young Prewitt
Battery A
326Th Field Artillery
Bourbon County
Bordeaux
Antioch
Montgomery
Miss Eunice Holley Weds Holt Wilson in Lexington
Miss Eunice Holley, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Holley, of the county, married Holt Wilson of Sunman Indiana in Lexington on December 27. The bride, a popular county girl, wed a World War veteran native to the area. They will reside in Sunman after a brief bridal trip.
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Eunice Holley
W. H. Holley
Lexington
Holt Wilson
Sunman
Indiana
Messer Appointed Watchman for C and C Railroad
Watchman William Messer named to guard the C and C railroad at Spencer crossing in this city. He succeeds J O Woods who died last week.
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William Messer
Spencer Crossing
Mr. Messer
J. O. Woods
Tuesday Club Exchange at Ringo's Grocery
The Tuesday Club announces an exchange this Saturday February 12 at Ringo's Grocery selling a variety of edibles and candies.
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Ringo’s
Montgomery County Optimistic Amid Tobacco Adjustments
An editorial urges optimism for Montgomery County despite a troubled tobacco market. It notes rich soil and strong local banks with deposits exceeding two and a half million dollars, arguing recovery will come with readjustment and a positive outlook. The piece calls for hopeful talk and patience as prosperity is expected again.
Richardson Brothers Highest Bidder In Pieper Cos Bankruptcy
The H. H. Pieper Company stock in bankruptcy was offered to the high bidder at noon today. D. and R. T. Richardson made the top bid of $3,500 and, if approved by the federal court, the Richardson brothers will fund and run the business on a large scale.
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H. H. Pieper Cos
R. T
Smathers Takes Management At East Main Bowling Alleys
Charles H. Smathers has assumed management of the Bowling Alleys on East Main Street and invites friends to call. Beginning next week the new supervisor plans to announce changes and hours.
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Charles H. Smathers
East Main Street
Ladies Bowling Alleys Reserved on Tue and Fri
Alleys will be reserved for ladies from 3 to 5 on Tuesdays and Fridays each week, with public access restricted during the reserved windows. This schedule affects all patrons and local bowling hall operations during those times.
Virginia Apples on sale from Ayres & Co. Saturday or Monday
Ayres & Co will bring a car of fine winter apples to the track this week and place them on sale with leading grocers Barnes & Son Richardson Bros. & Cornwell H. B. Ringo W. C. Cooper McGuire Bros. J. B. White and others will handle the stock.
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Ayres & Co
Barnes & Son
Richardson Bros. & Cornwell
H. B. Ringo
W. C. Cooper
McGuire Bros
J. B. White
Question on Tax Evasion Reveals Patriotism Contrast
A sharp remark contrasts patriotic feeling during crisis with peace era, then asks readers if they have paid their income tax, implying civic duty and tax compliance expectations.
Advertising Manager Urges Newspaper as Auto Sales Link
The Allen Motor Company promotes newspaper advertising as the best way to connect manufacturers with local dealers and consumers. It argues that direct contact via the press yields immediate sales and strengthens public confidence after a period of lax merchandising.
Judge C. C. Turner Named Commissioner
Judge C C Turner of Frankfort, formerly of this city, named Commissioner of the Court of Appeals succeeding Rogers Clay. Elected to the Appellate bench in 1912 to succeed E O Rear who resigned. Eight year term with a $5000 annual salary. His victory brings rejoicing to many in this city who know him as amiable and well qualified.
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C. C. Turner
Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Rogers Clay
Turner
O’rear
James G Morris Dies in Oklahoma
James G Morris, 78, died at his home in Mounds Oklahoma, announced in this city Tuesday night. He was a Kentucky native and a prominent citizen of Oklahoma, survived by his wife Kate Scobee Morris and three children, with regional connections to Owen Morris of this city and Mrs. R F Moore of Lexington.
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James G. Morris
Mounds
Okla
Mr. Morris
Owen Morris
R. F. Moore
Lexington
Kate Scobee
Winchester
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Death of Captain Jas. R. Rogers
Death noted for Captain Jas. R. Rogers of Bourbon. The article recalls his boyhood schooling in town with lodging at Col. A. W. Hamilton’s home and his later service with Morgan's Command in the Confederacy. He often visited kin with Mrs. R. G. Stoner at Longwood and was a guest recently.
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Jas. R. Rogers
Bourbon
Our Town
Col
A. W. Hamilton
John S. Williams
Morgan
Confederacy
R. G. Stoner
Longwood
MARKING MIDLAND TRAIL POST SIGNS PROMOTED BY CLUB
The Louisville Automobile Club pushes repair of Midland Trail guide posts. A truck with signs passed through yesterday and more signs will be posted from Louisville toward Owingsville with mile and fraction distances. President Stewart of the club visited for the project.
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Louisville Automobile Club
Louisville
Owingsville
Stewart
City Council Concludes Session with Routine Business
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber on Tuesday night with full attendance. Bids for street cleaning and fire truck operation were referred to a committee with no action taken. City printing for the ensuing year was awarded to the Advocate Publishing Company.
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Advocate Publishing Company
Notice to mail payments from John Freeland
The message states all accounts have been drawn off and mailed and urges customers to mail checks to the undersigned John Freeland. This appears as a financial notice directing payment to a specific individual.
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John Freeland
Pocketbook Found With Ten Dollar Bill
Found pocketbook holds a ten dollar bill. Owner may prove ownership and pay for this notice at the office.
Parker Wood Weds Raith Scott Sinclair in Louisville
A. Parker Wood son of John Wood of this city married Raith Scott Sinclair in Louisville last Friday. Wood, born here, is brother of Irwin D. Woods and nephew of James H. Wood W. Hoffman Wood and Mrs. G. N. Cox. He has worked for Louisville & Nashville Railroad and is now chief clerk to the purchasing arena.
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A. Parker Wood
John
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Parker Wood
Tobacco Exchange Proposed to Fix Burley Market
John F. Mauff of the Chicago Board of Trade urges a tobacco exchange system modeled on the grain exchange. He cites the year round, open market and price stabilization as key benefits and notes growing interest in similar futures trading for wool and tobacco.
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Burley Field
John F. Mauff
Chicago Board of Trade
Mr. Mauff
Kentucky
Mrs Clarinda See Dies in County
Mrs. Clarinda See died at her son Prosni See’s home near Howard's Mill Tuesday night from infirmities of old age. She was among the county's oldest women, widely respected and known for her devout Christian faith. Funeral services were held at her residence at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Clyde Darsie, with burial in the family graveyard.
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Clarinda See
Prosni See
Howard’s Mill
Ford Denies Changes Expected in Ford Models
The Ford Motor Company at Detroit denies any planned model changes. It notes many minor updates over the past year including a different gasoline tank and a steering wheel size increase from twelve to fourteen inches, with further tweaks possible as engineers advise.
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Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Ford
War costs and 1920 income tax help defray bill
The note reminds readers that the war cost billions and that income tax payments for 1920 contribute to offset part of the expense.
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Cincinnati
Fourth Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Childers Sells Farm
Circuit Court
Miss Holly
Watchman
Richardson Brothers
Virginia Apples
By Frederick J, Lackens
The
Allen Motor Company
Captain Rogers
Midland
Tobacco’ Exchange
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