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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1919
Page
1
Tobacco growers report full sales at three city warehouses with generally satisfactory prices. High grade tobacco opened the week about ten dollars per hundred higher than last week, while medium and low grades stayed largely the same with minimal gains. Crops arrive in good condition and careful handling pays off. several warehouses advertise especially fine averages.
Boone Creek board of Missions met in Winchester to set plans for the year. J W Hedden represented Mt Sterling Baptist Church and reported strong missionary interest. A half time missionary was assigned more work and a committee was formed to study board finances and church assessments. Pastors from Winchester First Baptist and Mt Sterling joined the board. Next meeting is at Citizens National Bank on the fourth Monday in February.
Mr Allie Foley purchased the Judge G B Swango farm of 55 acres through W Hoffman Wood the real estate man at a record price of 3600 per acre Possession is March 1 The property is well improved and Judge and Mrs Swango will move to Indiana to live with their son, a loss felt by many friends
At the last regular meeting hosted by Miss Paulina Judy on West High Street, officers were elected: Flo Shirley president, J Miller Hoffman vice president, Harry Ringo recording secretary, Jack Burbridge corresponding secretary, Alpha Enoch treasurer. Nell Tipton presided in the president’s absence.
Mr and Mrs James Love of Winchester announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Mae to Marion Burns Cockrell The marriage is expected quietly in the latter part of next month Anna Mae is active in Red Cross work and support for American soldiers Cockrell comes from a prominent Clark county family and is related to M O Cockrell and many locals
The H. F. Hill 230 acre farm on the Maysville pike four miles from Lexington sold Friday to E. R. Little of Fayette County. The well located improved property brought about 125000 dollars, the highest price for a farm of that size in Central Kentucky. Hill had purchased it three years ago after moving from Monticello Wayne County.
Mr H Bruce Duff advertised for a desk and a small sheep for sale in the local classifieds. He later visited the office and said he had sold the sheep and found the desk he wanted, with a dozen calls already.
County Judge E. W. Senff announced the week’s appointments: Mrs. Maud Conner as Administratrix of Howard Conner deceased. W. B. Keath as Administrator of his father E. E. Keath. and J. W. Montjoy and J. W. Barnes as Administrators of James T. Barnes deceased. All qualified by bonds with satisfactory surety.
Notice to the public that the business of Thos. Heinrich & Son will continue under the same firm name after the death of the senior member Thomas Heinrich. The firm thanks friends and customers for past patronage and solicits continued business.
Mr. Robert Lockridge buys 150 acres of Haggin land in Fayette County from Mr. Fred McCormick and plans to move to the farm about March 1. He has resided here many years and is well known and liked. his decision to leave the county will be met with regret by friends.
The Advocate urges readers that want ads bring wide publicity at low cost. Merchants and residents alike use the columns to sell unwanted items or find buyers, with many savings from prompt responses. For advertising inquiries call No. 74 to reach the want ad man.
The W A DeHaven residence on Maysville street sold for 5235 with the buyer to pay about 156 in street assessments. Dr R L Spratt bought the property and plans a new home after tearing down the existing house. A five acre tract on the Winchester pike sold for 500 per acre to R M Coons. W Hoffman Wood managed both sales.
Captain R. E. Toms has mustered out of the service after serving as engineer in charge of government road construction in the area. He will stay a few days, then visit Maryland relatives, and plans to return to make his home here amid a royal reception from friends.
Gen. March told the Senate Military Committee that 300000 men monthly could be transported from Europe and that the full American force might be demobilized within six months. He stated the 750000 in camps domestically would be discharged within a month except those needed for overhead duties.
Mr Albert Atchison purchases the Jerry Kincaid farm of 43 acres on the Harrodsburg pike six miles from Lexington in Jessamine county for 18000 and will move there March 1. The community wishes them happiness in their new home.
Campaign urges residents to collect old rubber including tires inner tubes and over shoes. Boxes placed at public schools and Griggs garage for drop off. Proceeds from the sale benefit French War Relief.
Messrs J W and M C Clay purchased the Jack Lisle farm in Clark county comprising 303 acres at 293.00 dollars per acre. The property is described as a splendidly improved holding and among the county's best farms.
Police arrest two foreigners in Rochester N Y alleging they are ringleaders of a Bolshevist plot in the city. The arrests were made Monday as investigators said the men organized the conspiracy and potential action by sympathizers in the area.
Revocation of President Wilsons power to hand railroads back to private owners within twenty one months after peace is declared was proposed today by Senator Cummins Iowa Republican on the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee studying railroad legislation. The bill would keep government control during the war period plus one year and nine months after peace ratification unless Congress acts. No compensation would accrue to owners after relinquishment.
Pine Mountain Settlement School in Harlan County suffered a dormitory blaze at Burkham Hall discovered at 2 30 am Friday. Miss Edith Scot of New York died after leaping from a second story window. Pupils Elbert Walker Alan Huff and Landis Hall suffered serious burns. A Callahan boy was burned before the roof fell. All twenty inmates were asleep when fire broke out. Head Catherine Petitt was in Lexington. The origin is suspected to be a defective furnace.
If you have not tried the dinners served by the Ladies of the Country Womens Club you are missing out on a top meal. Come in for what may be the best dinner you ever paid fifty cents for and we will cover the bill. When you are in town with your tobacco support the ladies.
Mr. John W. Boardman received a carload of buggies and has them for sale at his display room in the old Wade Livery Stable building. He states that several units are exceptionally good and offered at attractive prices.
The annual bill recommends salary increases for nearly all postal workers and sets $200 million for road construction and maintenance over three years. Air service funds rise to $850,000 from $300,000, parcel post support drops to $300,000, rural carrier pay gains 25 percent, and other staff raises from inspectors to watchmen are approved.
The Mail's correspondent at Amerongen reports William Hohenzollern has become surly and rarely speaks to his staff. His last remark claimed his time at Amerongen was nearly up while his wife remains cheerful and shows care for locals near the castle. The former emperor faces near isolation with few visitors and a shrinking correspondence.
Caldwell county health officer Dr. P A Hart secured warrants for every Murray Baptist attendee who was at Sunday services after an influenza ban. The congregation met despite the health order, prompting arrests on the warrants.
Louisville Industrial School invites a Band Director and teacher for three years to start a band class in Mt Sterling. Offers class or individual instruction on any band instrument. Interested applicants should address The Advocate at Phone 74.
A car driven by Proctor Rex collided with a tobacco wagon on the Winchester and Lexington pike Monday night. Miss Marian Dooley suffered serious injuries, along with other occupants. Two Black wagon men were hurt, one with a broken leg, and the wagon mules were killed. Miss Dooley is Asa Dooley’s daughter, from a prominent Clark county family.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports a drive by Louisville and Kentucky liquor interests to raise contributions to test the legality of the constitutional amendment opposing national prohibition.
The Montgomery County Circuit Court began its session with Judge William A. Young presiding. After swearing in juries, the court adjourned until one o'clock. The grand jury organized with R. L. Vanarsdell as foreman and several criminal and civil cases, including the murder charge against John Allen Hall, are expected to be tried over about two weeks.
Friday at 1 30 PM the Wo Man's History Club holds a china shower and social in lieu of the usual program. It is the first Home Economics Department meeting and members should attend. Members will cut carpet rags for French War Relief and bring sewing materials and any rags. Since the club has no china, each member should bring a plate or cup and saucer, purchasable at Chenault and O'Rear's for 30 and 35 cents, to provide china for all social functions.
Willard agreed to defend his heavyweight title next July with an opponent chosen by promoter Tex Ricard. Dempsey is the leading candidate to challenge the champion, with Carpentier also mentioned. A guaranteed prize of one hundred thousand dollars is offered regardless of result.
Alfred Jones assistant cashier at Exchange Bank resigns effective February 1 to become a traveling salesman for Enoch Manufacturing Company. Jones has served the bank well as a skilled bookkeeper and valued employee. successor not yet chosen.
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