Tobacco market review shows strong prices and steady demand
The past week saw tobacco selling well at local warehouses with few rejections. About 700000 pounds changed hands, 162000+ pounds at Farmers’ House average above 134 cents, while Burley House saw strong, satisfactory sales. Mt Sterling’s market is among Kentucky’s largest loose leaf centers, inviting farmers to bring tobacco locally.
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Burley
Farmers’ House
Burley House
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Literary Society Elects Officers at Public School
The Purple and Old Gold Literary Society at Public Graded and High School met last week and elected Carroll Kelly as President Miss Mary Beall as Vice President Miss Emerald Judy as Secretary and Howard VanAntwerp Jr as Treasurer.
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Purple and Old Gold” Literary Society
Carroll Kelly
Mary Beall
Emerald Judy
Howard VanAntwerp, Jr
Splendid Sale at Mill Remnant Sale Closes Saturday
Col. S. M. Newmeyer reports his Mill Remnant Sale as the best since entering business. The sale closes Saturday. those who have not attended should hurry to get bargains.
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Col. S. M. Newmeyer
Sugar Sale at Spot Cash Grocery
Spot Cash Grocery offers 19 pounds of best granulated sugar for 1 dollar in a cash deal. The advertisement highlights a quick street price and cash terms.
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Spot Cash Grocery
Short January Montgomery Circuit Court term ends with few trials
The January term was brief as most major cases were postponed to the April term. Clarence Arnett, Ernest Arnett, and R C Minnix face a murder charge over a July stabbing in a divorce dispute involving Lee Patrick. Jailer C T Wilson was indicted for malfeasance, could not post a 500 bond, and was jailed in Lexington awaiting treatment.
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Clarence
Ernest Arnett
R. C. Minnix
Salyersville
Lee Patrick
Patrick
Commonwealth
C. T. Wilson
Lexington
Wilson
Father McCaffrey Transferred to Covington Church
The Reverend T. J. McCaffrey, formerly of this city, has been transferred from Florence Kentucky to St Patrick's Church in Covington. His promotion is celebrated by many friends from Catholic and Protestant communities in the area.
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T. J. McCaffrey
Florence
St Patrick’s Church
Covington
Jury Commissioners Appointed for Coming Year
Judge A W Young appoints A S Johnson Sam Turley and J A Stephens as Jury Commissioners for the ensuing year.
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A. W. Young
Messrs. A. S. Johnson
Sam Turley
J. A. Stephens
Fiscal Court actions dampen Mt Sterling electricity hopes
The Winchester Sun reports the Clark County Fiscal Court refused to grant a Kentucky Utilities electric franchise, blocking $35 000 to $45 000 in local improvements. The decision risks Mt Sterling securing the investment instead as other counties move forward with utility development. The piece cites local business and civic leaders urging cooperation to attract capital and keep Winchester thriving.
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Winchester Sun
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky Utilities Company
Winchester
Winchester Commercial Club
Clark County
Reed
Squire Swope
Squire Lindsay
New York
New Jersey
Kentucky
Louisville Bank Closed by State Bank Inspectors
The Commercial Bank and Trust Company of Louisville was closed last week by state bank inspectors. Depositors are expected to be paid in full while stockholders face heavy losses. Dr Benjamin L Brunner served as president and Clarence Lebus was a leading stockholder. Several Mt Sterling residents and many others across the state owned stock in the bankrupt bank.
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Commercial Bank and Trust Company
Louisville
State Bank
Benj. L. Brunner
Clarence Lebus
Defunk Bank
Mt. Sterling
Strayed or Stolen Black Mare in Mt. Sterling Ky
Black four year old mare with heavy tail and short mane disappeared Saturday night. Long ears noted. Liberal reward offered for return to Abe Browning in Mt. Sterling Kentucky. Phone 298.
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Abe Browning
Mt. Sterling
Fred W Bassett for Mt. Sterling Postmaster
Fred W Bassett, a well known traveling man, is a candidate for postmaster of Mt. Sterling. Support from friends across his territory including Cynthiana could help him win the plum easily.
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Fred W. Bassett
Mt. Sterling
Cynthiana
Fred
Real Estate Sale on Holt Avenue to Mrs Mary Mark
Real estate agent Rk F Greene reports a sale last week to Mrs Mary Mark of property on Holt Avenue belonging to Mrs Ella Wyatt for $1800 cash with possession set for March 1.
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Rk. F. Greene
Mary Mark
Holt Avenue
Ella Wyatt
For Sale 20 Acre Improved Place on Levee Pike
A nice improved 20 acre property on Levee Pike, 24 miles from Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Contact E. H. Moss at phone 693-a Mt. Sterling for details.
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Levee Pike
Mt. Sterling
E. H. Moss
Mt. Sterling, Ky
8 cakes Lenox soap for 25c at Spot Cash Grocery
Spot Cash Grocery offers eight cakes of Lenox soap for 25 cents total. Local shoppers can stock up on valued soap bundles at a bargain price.
Popular Couple Quietly Weds at Phoenix Hotel
Mr. Marion Bridges and Miss Nannie Shackelford wed quietly in the Phoenix Hotel parlors on Tuesday morning January 28 at 10 o'clock. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Shackelford, comes from Montgomery's noted family and is praised for grace. The groom, from an old Commonwealth family, is famed as a horse breeder and judge. After a Florida bridal trip, the couple will reside in the county, with friends extending best wishes for a long, happy life.
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Marion Bridges
Nannie Shackelford
Phoenix Hotel
Laura Shackelford
Susette Johnson Perry
E. J. Shackelford
Montgomery
Commonwealth
Bridges
Florida
Apvocati
Former Local Boy Elected President of Trade Association
News reaches here of C. D. Wade, formerly of this city, who last week was elected president of the Eastern Retail Shoe Dealers' Association. Wade moved to Jamestown, New York about a year ago to run a business.
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C. D. Wade
Eastern Retail Shoe Dealers’ Association
Wade
Jamestown
N.Y
Belmont clergyman takes rector post in local Episcopal church
Reverend Jerome Kates of Belmont New York accepts call to become rector of the Episcopal Church in the city. Pure maple syrup advertised at Vanarsells remains a local note.
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Jerome Kates
Belmont, N. Y
Episcopal Church
Vanarsells
Wrights to Lead Variety Store After Owner Sells Interest
Dr J T Ricketts sells his interest in the Variety Store on Bank street to Walter Wright formerly of The Fair Store. Wright’s arrival along with McCormick is expected to keep the store a bargain hunter headquarters and preserve future prosperity. Details of Ricketts next venture were not known at press time.
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J. T. Ricketts
Variety Store
Bank Street
Walter Wright
Fair
Messrs. Wright and
McCormick
Farm Journal Soon To Be Started in Mr. Sterling
The Blue Grass Farm Journal, a Montgomery county focused weekly, launches in the city Saturday Feb 8 with W Hoffman Wood as editor and manager. Eight magazine style pages will cover local tobacco markets saddle and trotting horses poultry and other farming topics. Wood has the support of many friends in the venture.
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Sterling
Montgomery County
Clark County
Montgomery
Blue Grass Farm Journal
W. Hoffman Wood
Wood
For Sale Privately Foster Farm near Mt Sterling
Private sale offers 188 acre Foster farm at Grassy Lick five miles west of Mt Sterling. Within a mile of church and school, terms to suit purchaser. Bargain if sold at once. B0th Pierce Winn, Trustee for Mrs Mary A McClure.
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Foster
Grassy Lick
Mt. Sterling
Pierce Winn
Mary A. McClure
Clothing Stores Offer Value For Shoppers
An advert notes ten dollars buys a good suit at United Clothing Stores and a full line of cereals is available at Vanarsdell's, highlighting affordable apparel and grocery options.
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United Clothing Stores
Vanarsdell’s
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Literary Society
Montgomery Circuit Court
Father McCaffrey
Advocate Publishing Co
Fiscal Court
Mr. Reed
Louisville Bank
Mr. Sterling Boy
Dr. Ricketts
Farm Journal
Mr. Sterling
J. D
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