High Prices Hold On Mt Sterling Tobacco Market
The Mt Sterling tobacco market reports top prices for the week with robust shipments. Robertson sold 53 600 pounds at 30.34 per hundredweight, Farmers sold 183 746 pounds at 38.69, and several firms posted strong averages. The J P Taylor Redrying plant runs all week with fifty workers as Reynolds Tobacco leads buyers, Liggett Myers next, and the Whitehall sale extends due to full floors.
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Locust Street
Sycamore
Queen
Robertson
Thompson & Thompson
Herman Tipton
Anderson and Carpenter
Anderson and
Porter
Highland and Sanderson
J. P. Taylor
Reynolds Tobacco Company
Liggett & Myers
Whitehall
Mrs. Allen Dies After Illness in Huntington
Mrs. Roy Allen formerly Hazel Messer of this city died at Guthrie Hospital Huntington after a weeks long illness. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 30 p m at the Presbyterian church with Rev M V P Yeaman officiating. Burial was in Macpelah Cemetery. She leaves her husband her parents two brothers and a son and daughter all of whom reside locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Allen
Guthrie Hospital
Huntington
Allen
Hazel Messer
William Messer
M. V. P. Yeaman
Presbyterian Church
Maccpelah Ceme
Patterson Named Bell County Judge Successor
Judge Reid Patterson of Pineville will succeed the vacant Bell county office after C I Dawson qualified as Attorney General. Patterson, formerly of Owingsville, is well known in the county and is brother to C B Patterson of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Dawson
Bell County
Ingram
Reid Patterson
Pineville
Dawson
Patterson
Owingsville
Judge Patterson
C. B. Patterson
Special Prices on Heavy Underwear
Advertisement notes special prices on heavy underwear from RB E Punch Co. indicating discount offers and shopping prompt for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Punch & Co
Winter term opens with murder cases in Circuit Court
The fourth Monday marks the start of the winter term with high profile cases. Indictments include Claude Salyers and George Rash for murder and John Evans and family for English Anderson's death. Also three will cases and eight or nine divorce filings. Jury lists name many region residents for grand and petit panels.
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Claude Salyers
George Rash
John Evans
Lizzie
John
English Anderson
J. @. Trimble
W. T. Fitzpatrick
A. W. Hamilton
Grand Jury
Walter Cline
Thornton Snelling
Chenault Woodford
Charles BE. Duff
A. Sid Hart
Jacob ‘Lansdale
William B. Kincaid
Dan B. Skidmore
Nathan Swope
J. M. Adamson
Lester W. Lee
Roy L. Morris
R. C. Baker
Charles G. Pangburn
A. B. Ratliff
John Swope
W. 8. Smath
Flesher Petroleum Sells Eureka Acreage to Superior Oil
The Flesher Petroleum Company of Lexington reports sale of a large Eureka tract in Lee county to Superior Oil Corporation for about 450000. Board may declare a dividend of not less than 25 percent. President W J Flesher to remain at head for the coming year. much stock held in Montgomery county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flesher Petroleum Company
Lexington
Hgs
Eureka
Lee County
Superior Oil Corporation
W. J. Flesher
Montgomery County
Special Prices on Flannel Shirts
R. E. Punch & Co. advertises reduced prices on flannel shirts in a local sale. Firm promotes limited-time offers targeting budget shoppers and emphasizes value and durability for winter wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Punch & Co
Recital by Pupils of Georges Vigneti at Club Rooms
The pupils of Georges Vigneti will present a recital at the Woman's History Club rooms on January 17 at 7 30 oclock. The program promises to be interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Vigneti
Woman’s History Club Rooms
Deaths of John F. Grigsby 74 at Lexington
John F. Grigsby aged 74 died Tuesday at noon in Lexington. The funeral was held Thursday at his sister Mrs Jas T Wade home with Dr J L Clark officiating. Burial followed at Machpelah Cemetery. He was born in the county to R F A and Riley M Grigsby and is survived by two sisters Miss Lula Grigsby and Mrs James T Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Grigsby
Lexington
Jas. T. Wade
J. L. Clark
Machpelah Cemetery
Riley M. Grigsby
Lula Grigsby
James T. Wade
Flat and Business House to Rise on West Main Street
Ed William will start a flat and business house construction beside the old Farmers National Bank on West Main Street as soon as weather permits. It will feature a modern business room 25 feet by 100 feet. Harry Ringo will occupy the grocery space with an up to date stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. William
West Main Street
Farmers National Bank
Harry Ringo
Governor Yeager Ill Reports From Porto Rico Mansion
The message notes Governor Arthur Yeager is critically ill in Porto Rico at the governor’s mansion. He is described as a former Georgetown College president and Wilson appointee, serving with ability and distinction. The report expresses wishes for his speedy recovery of this distinguished citizen.
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Porto Rico
Arthur Yeager
Yeager
Georgetown College
Wilson
No Indictment in Grifth Murder Case
Dr. Christopher Schott walks free after Jefferson County grand jury failing to indict him for the murder of Elizabeth Griffith. The doctor proclaims innocence, saying he believed the investigation would exonerate him.
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Christopher Schott
Elizabeth Griffith
Jefferson County
Purchases City Property by Ed Jones on West High Street
Will Ed Jones purchases the J. M. Venable residence on West High street from W. T. Wood. Price private. Read The Advocate Classified Ads.
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Will Ed. Jones
J. M. Venable
Lloyd
West High Street
Price
W. T. Wood
Third Woman’s Flistory Club Lecture Set on Southern Poets
The Woman's Flistory Club hosts its third educational lecture in the club room on Saturday January 17 at 2 p.m. J T C Noe of the University of Kentucky will speak on Southern Poets with admission 25 cents for nonseason-ticket holders. Edward Tuthill, Ph.D., will present the next talk on February 21 titled The Trend of the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Flistory Club
J. T. C. Noe
Department of Education
University of Kentucky
the Times
Edward Tuthill
Six Week Auto Florida Trip For $125 From Lexington
An upcoming excursion offers a six week auto trip to Florida for $125 round trip. It departs Lexington at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday the 15th. It promises a first class sight seeing pleasure trip and profitable experience for all participants.
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Florida
Lexington
Barber Shop Ownership Change at East Main Street
Earl Rolph sells his one half interest in his barber shop to Robert Manly and will operate a strictly modern barber shop from the Holland Building on East Main Street with R. E. Punch & Co. involved.
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Earl Rolph
Robert Manly
Holland Building
East Main Street
Residence on Elm Street Sold to Buford Boone
The James Scobee residence property on Elm Street has been purchased by Buford Boone. Price is private. Possession will be given March 1. The junior department of the History Club will meet Monday evening at 7 o'clock to study James Whitcomb Riley.
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James Scobee
Elm Street
Buford Boone
Price
History Club
James Whitcomb Riley
Beef price claim debated amid calf abundance talk
The statement that beef is high due to scarcity is challenged as false, noting that large numbers of corn fed calves have been seen, contradicting claims of a shortage.
Old Fashioned Square Dance Hosts at Country Place
Mr. and Mrs. Fisher Mark hosted a Friday night square dance at their country place near Side View. An local orchestra played splendid music and midnight supper was served. Guests included many couples and singles listed by name.
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Fisher Mark
Side View
Mrs. Mark
JP. Highland
Charles Highland
W. A. Mason
Will Howell
W. K. Prewitt
Delightful Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs John C Thompson and Miss Mary L Stephens hosted the Young Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon. Miss Mabel Reis led devotions and the missionary topic. China was discussed by Mrs H B Ringo with letters from Mrs Rebecca Kendall Cowles in Peking. Elizabeth Miller Lokridge closed with the sketch Miracles for 1920. Hostesses served an elaborate salad course with assistance from Mrs Charles Duerson Patty Thompson and Carolyn Bourne.
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John C. Thompson
Mary L. Stephens
Women’s Missionary Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Mabel Reis
China
H. B. Ringo
Rebecca Kendall Cowles
Peking
Elizabeth Miller Lockridge
Charles Duerson
Patty Thompson
Carolyn Bourne
Experience Teaches Pens and Guns Share a Cautious Metaphor
A columnist notes that even a fountain pen is rarely loaded, comparing it to a gun in a harmless pose to suggest restraint. The line implies caution in how everyday objects are perceived and used.
Bargain Shoes Hurry for Limited Sizes
Hurry and get your size in bargain shoes while they last as stock runs low in this quick sale.
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R. E. Punch & Co
Britons prize polo and tennis yet spare time for shoes
A brief item notes that Britons value polo and lawn tennis, yet have spent effort on sports while offering ladies fine shoes priced at 4.98 dollars while supplies last.
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Britains
Life Is Monotonous and a Yellow Paper Needs More News
A playful note urging readers to check Advocate Classified ads for more than news, highlighting the paper's need to fill pages with engaging content beyond headlines.
Mrs Kate Gatewood and Harry Howell Wed in Lexington
Mrs Kate Hood Gatewood and Harry F Howell were quietly married at 2 30 PM Wednesday at Christ Church Cathedral Lexington by Dean Massie. Only witnesses were present. Gatewood is a prominent social figure from the county and Louisville native Howell is a former sheriff and county assessor from Montgomery. The couple will reside on Howell’s farm near Wade's Mill after purchasing land from L B Cockrell.
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Kate Hood Gatewood
Harry F. Howell
Lexington
Dean Massie
Christ Church
Gatewood
Louisville
Howell i
Montgomery
Mr. Howell
Wade
L. B. Cockrell
King and Johnson Real Estate Partnership Formed
H D King and A Sidney Johnson announce a new real estate partnership to operate in this city. The firm will be King and Johnson with offices in Traders National Bank Building. King has established city ties since last spring, while Johnson is a local native with wide regional connections.
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Messrs
H. D. King
A. Sidney Johnson
King and Johnson
Traders National Bank
Mr. King
Mr. Johnson
Remains of J. H. Thompson Laid To Rest at Sharpsburg
The body of J. H. Thompson, who died in Fort Worth Texas last week, was brought to Sharpsburg and funeral services were held at the home of William Sharpe conducted by Rev. R. C. Goldsmith. Interment followed in Sharpsburg Cemetery. He was 64 and survived by E. H. Thompson of Millersburg, his wife, and several children. The Millersburg Baptist church notes his loyalty as a member.
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J. H. Thompson
Fort Worth
Texas
William Sharpe
Sharpsburg
R. C. Goldsmith
Mr. Thompson
E. H. Thompson
Millersburg
Insurance Agent Echoes Death as Business Proposition
A sharp comparison highlights the morally fraught role of insurers in handling death as a financial matter. The remark frames agents as rivals to undertakers, underscoring ethical tensions in life insurance practices.
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MT. Sterling
Tery
RB. E, Punch & Co
Circuit Court
Jersey
Vanarsdell’s
Advocate
Prof. Noe
Mr. Sterling
Neo
Ran. Dence
Land & Priest
J.D. Wren
Auto Company
Springfield Tire Company
Danville
Kentucky
W. H. Young
Mgr
Cincinnati
Kelly-Springfield Tire Co
King & Johnson Real Estate
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