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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1922

Page

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Five Thousand Verdict in Young-Sexton Case

The case from Lexington involves the estates of Judge W A Young and Judge Sexton suing the railroad company for the deaths in a 1919 Brighton Station incident. Young's estate sought 75000 and Sexton's 26000 with the trial spanning from Thursday to Tuesday. Attorneys for plaintiffs were O Brear and White while Hunt Northcutt and Bush defended.

Tere Lexington W. A. Young Farlan Sexton C. Railroad Company Brighton Station Young Triat Mr. Sexton Menefee County Sexton E. C. O’brear W. ‘B. White Hunt

James H Roberts Dies at 78 A Respected Local Farmer

James H Roberts died at his home near J Bath county aged 78 years. Survived by widow, sister of J T Coons, two children Dr Roberts and Mrs Thomas Crouch of Bethel. Funeral by Rev F M Tinder at residence, burial in Bethel cemetery. He was a longtime Christian church member and respected resident.

James H. Roberts J. Bath “County J. T. Coons Dr. Roberts rMs Thomas Crouch Bethel F. M. Tinder North Middletown Bethel Cemetery Roberts Christian Church This County Howard’s “Mill

Missionary Address at Christian Church Earns Praise

Mrs. J. T. Sullivan state superintendent of the Boys and Girls Missionary Work spoke at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon. She stressed training children in religious work and her remarks were well received, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

J. T. Sullivan Louisville Christian Church

Asphalt Roofing and Shingles Offer from Mt Sterling Lumber

Mt Sterling Lumber Co promotes a new car of asphalt roofing and shingles in 1 2 and 3 ply options with slate coat at the cheapest price. Pest? unclear wording but advertises roofing materials and pricing.

Mt. Sterling Lumber Co

Will Demonstrate Ever Near Aluminum Utensils

A representative of the Ever Near aluminum cooking utensils will demonstrate to the women of the Baptist church in their kitchen at 1 30 p m February 1. A full attendance of the women members of the congregations is requested.

the Baptist Church

Notice on Washer Services from Mt Sterling Lash Co

A fragmented notice discusses laundry service issues with complaints about dirty wash and unfiltered water. It mentions the Mt Sterling Lash Co offering prompt home delivery of clean clothes dried in the air, claimed free of infections. The text reflects a period voice and emphasizes household care and service quality.

Mt Sterling

Purchases Home on Harrison Avenue for 3200 Dollars

Louis Urban purchased a Harrison avenue residence from J. and Turley for 3200 dollars. The brief item notes the transfer and price with no additional conditions.

Louis Urban J. & Turley Harrison Avenue Resience

A. R. Robertson Named Local Tobacco Grader

A. R. Robertson of the Burley Tobacco Growers Association appoints district graders in Kentucky. President Stone outlines duties and assigns graders to Central Northern Lexington Maxwell Street and related districts with names and locations for each group.

Stone Burley Tobacco Go-operative Association Ahdoof Calla Frank’ P. Hiteey Ohio A. Ritn Mt. Sterling Niesboro William Redd Carlisle Albert Day Maysville J. _Leslie Knight Ceetiaa N. I. Buster Harrodsburg Paris Kenney Nichols S . Patterson Richmond Fred Stacy Liledestic J .R. Blank Whitney Dunlap Northern Falmouth D. Buckley William Best Williamstown J. T. Vallandingham Dry Ridge J. A. Wentworth Walton H. T. Calvert Glencoe George Reed Owenton John Evans Sanders Hunt Quisenberry Mt. Olivet Victor’ Lindsay Lexington J. C. Ellis Thurston Stevenson Frank Wells D. C. Lloyd R. J. ‘Sidweh S. A. Parker Luther Humphrey Huene Wells Marion Lauderback Maxwell Street Parker Shelburne J. C. Wi Growers Lloyd Planters R. J. Sidwell Burley J. R. Insko Tattersalls Lothes Humphrey Headley Uene Wells Independent Fayette

Democracy Ready For Next Campaign Cox Speech in Dayton

James M. Cox former Ohio governor and 1920 Democratic presidential candidate told Dayton Democrats at a Jackson Day banquet that the party stands firm and ready for the next fight. He urged opposition to the Washington arms talks and blamed Lodge ism for the financial downturn while noting public sentiment growing toward League of Nations involvement. The speech drew thousands of Republicans who criticized party leaders and the influence of Henry Cabot Lodge.

James M. Cox Ohio Dayton America League of Nations Geneva Washington Tle Policc Oan Lincoln Henry Cabot Lodge

Winchester Chamber of Commerce Organizing Meeting Report

A committee of fifteen Winchester businessmen formed the Winchester chamber of commerce at a yesterday meeting. Mayor George Tomlinson serves on the committee with Dr. Gilliam as secretary. The group plans to reconvene Friday afternoon.

Winchester Chamber OF Commerce

Richardsons Buy Locust and Sycamore Residence for 4500

W. and J. B. Richardson purchased H. C. James residence at Locust and Sycamore streets for $4,500. W. H. Richardson will start building a modern residence on the corner lot within 30 days.

W. . and J. B. Richardson H. C. James Locust and Sycamore Streets W. H. Richardson

Bargains on new and sheer items from Renee

J H Brown of Bank Street reports bargains on new and sheer goods. The ad states the shop will take orders and players, indicating a limited catalog and possible informal hiring or supply terms.

Renee New Sheer J. H. Brown Bank Street

Marriage with many is a feast

A poetic line suggests abundance in marriage, noting that joy arrives early as the dessert comes first. The saying frames marriage as a banquet of plentiful pleasures where anticipation begins from the outset.

Go get the Grinmobile in Twenty-Two Cheer

A traffic officer broadcasts a pep talk to readers urging optimism for 1922. The device-like message urges leaving gloom behind and embracing speed, progress, and social bravado. It champions bold action and collective cheer to overcome setbacks and rival luck.

Tov

Fixed Loan Values for Burley Tobacco Announced

Louisville bankers and tobacco experts set loan values by grade at a Lexington meeting with warehouse managers from most district warehouses present. Values per hundred pounds range from 1 for flyings to 26 for CW-1 and 25 for cigarette wrapper, with numerous grades in between.

Burley Tobacco Louisville Ralph M. Barker Lexington Barker

Warehouse Meeting Covers 1920 and 1921 Crop Separation

R. E. Beatty opened the session as Lexington warehouse manager with Director Barker calling the roll of workers. Each warehouse was numbered and the same process applied to the pruning plants. Workers were instructed not to mix the 1920 crop with 1921 but to receive, store, and keep them separate.

R. E. Beatty Lexington Barker Tell

Baskets and Real Estate Transactions Highlight City Trade

John Sorrell of Menefee county arrived with a wagon load of home-made ever wear baskets from white oak splits. Chiles Thompson Grocery Co bought the entire load. F D Richardson, real estate agent, sold a vacant lot at Locust and Sycamore streets to W H Richardson for 1050 dollars on behalf of H O James and wife.

John Sorrell Menefee County Chiles, Thompson Grocery Co F. D. Richardson H. O. James Locust and Sycamore W. H. Richardson

Grocer Ayres & Co Sells Produce Bargains

Readable fragments note Ayres & Co offering apples bananas grapes and celery lettuce kale. Advert reads bargain pricing with kale at three pounds for 25 cents and mentions stay on the job produce display.

Ayres, & Co

James and wife sell Locust Street house to Richardson

The agent records the sale of a house and lot on Locust street from H. O. James and wife to J. B. Richardson for 3450 dollars. Possession will be given March 1.

F. D. Richardson H. O. James Locust Street J. B. Richardson F. .D. Richardson James Wilhoit Jameson Street

Farm for Sale or Lease Ayres & Co 300 Acres

For sale or lease a 300 acre farm offered by Ayres and Co. The property is described as a great bargain and is available to a reliable party for lease or purchase.

Ayres & Co

Stock Sale Opens Saturday at Staton & Son

The stock of J. B. Riddle will be invoiced and open for business Saturday at bargain prices by the new firm Staton and Son. Real love is the gold of character, while lust is its lead.

J. B. Riddle Staton & Son

Tobacco Warehouses Open Here Monday

The loose leaf tobacco warehouses will open Monday to receive crop with deliveries scheduled by growers. Local manager Harry W. Lockridge oversees orderly operations and the crew is carefully selected. A. R. Robertson named grader with fixed loan value.

Harry W. Lockridge A. R. Robertson

Hospital Donations Appeal to Montgomery County Citizens

A local appeal requests $25 contributions for Mary Chiles Hospital from residents who have already donated or pledged. Signatories urge voluntary support before a January 30 canvas, naming several donors and soliciting checks to Robert H. Winn or others. The notice also includes a real estate sale report and possession details for a James Wilhoit property.

Montgomery County Mary Chiles Hospital

Mrs. Haggard Dies in Gas Filled Paris Home

Nannie B. Haggard aged 77 was found dead in a gas filled room at her Paris residence about 6 30 last night. The coroner ruled death by axphyxiation from gas fumes after neighbors discovered the body. She had stayed with her sister Tuesday night in Clintonville and returned home early morning.

Nannie B. Haggard Paris Rudolf Davis

Harry King Trial Set for Next Monday

The murder case of H G Wills over Henry Burgess's death is scheduled for February 2 with many witnesses summoned. Monroe Tipton pleaded guilty today to forging a writing and received a two year prison term. Mrs Ida Reis has been summoned and serves on the petit jury.

H. G. Wills Henry Burgess Monroe Tipton Harry King Ida Reis

Local Men Buy 500 Acres Fayette Land

Carroll C. Chenault and Robert E. Tipton purchased from Edward and Joseph Madden the Elmendorf Dairy property on Parise Pike near Lexington. The 500 acre site includes improvements built for the dairy by the late James P. Haggin and borders the Whitney breeding farm and Widener Elmendorf Farm. Price not disclosed. viewed as an investment.

Carroll C. Chenault Robert E. Tipton Lexington Montgomery County Edward Joseph Madden Elmendorf Parise Pike James P. Haggin Harry Payne Whitney Elmendorf Farm Joseph E. Widener Philadelphia

Walsh Co. Sells All Flannel Shirts at Cut Prices

The Walsh Company announces cut prices on all flannel shirts. The promotion offers substantial savings across its shirt line, highlighting value and steady stock for immediate purchase.

The Walsh Co., Incorporated Walsh Co

Mrs Minnie Day Dies In Winchester After Illness

Mrs Minnie Day wife of W L Day died Tuesday night at her Winchester home after a long cancer illness. She was a daughter of the late Press Howard and was born and raised in the county. Survived by husband two children one brother Anderson Howard and one sister Miss Nannie Howard. Funeral at family home in Winchester with burial in Machpelah Cemetery. FOR SALE Baled timothy hay Chenault Woodford 29 16t.

Minnie Day W. L. Day Winchester Press Howard Anderson Howard Nannie Howard Machpelah

Mrs Congleton Dead After Death in Indianapolis

Mrs. Fannie Congleton aged about 60 widow of E. Congleton died Saturday at her son James Hall’s home in Indianapolis. The body was brought home for burial in the Kelly graveyard near Camargo. Funeral services were held at the grave.

Fannie ‘Congleton E. 8. Congleton James Hall Indianapolis Ind Kelly Camargo

Madison County reports $3,000,000 assessment decrease

The county tax commissioner of Madison County reports a decrease in assessments of about $3,000,000. Beef pork and veal at Vanarsdell's.

Madison County Vanarsdell's

Press Viewed as Tool to Curb Kentucky Crime

Commonwealth's attorney Claude P. Stephens argues newspapers can curb crime by shaping public opinion. He contends laws gain enforcement only when backed by public sentiment and that the press should expose criminals and illicit liquor activity to mobilize society against lawlessness.

Kentucky Claude P. Stephens Commonwealth Bist Stephens

Tharp Joins W. L. Lyons & Company Exchange

Lester Tharp accepts a telegraph operator post with W. L. Lyons & Company Exchange in Lexington. He is regarded as an expert and the firm may consider themselves fortunate to secure his services.

Lester Tharp W. L. Lyons & Company Exchange Lexington Tharp

WANTED to buy four or five turkey hens

A classified notice invites purchases of four or five turkey hens. Contact W. C. Chenault Jr. by phone 229.

W. C. Chenault, Jr

Apoplexy Fatal to Kentucky Masonic Secretary

Dave Jackson Sr aged 65 grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Kentucky died Tuesday night in a Louisville hospital shortly after suffering an apoplexy stroke. He was aboard a 4 street car en route to a meeting of directors of the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home when he was stricken.

Dave Jackson, Sr Grand Lodge of Masons of Kentucky Louisville Masonic Widows’ and Orphans’ Home

50 Dunlap Shoes Cut to 7 48

Retail listing notes 50 Dunlap shoes discounted to 7.48 with Mae Walshio, incorporated referenced in the sale.

Mae Walshio

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Roberts McGuire Bros Bank St Democracy Cox William Herchell M. C. Ayres R. G. Kern B. W. Trimble W. B. White J. M. Bigstaff C. C. Chenault A. E. Lawrence Robert H. Winn Sarah B. Winn J. H. Conner 0. C. Evans A. Chiles I. F. Tabb H. M. Prewitt M. C. Clay W. K. Prewitt Jennie D. Thomson John Stofer George R. Snyder C. D. Highland Jemima Vanarsdell’s the Advocate Timothy Hay Chenault Woodford Mrs. Congleton
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