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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1921

Page

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Hoffman Re-Elected President of Chamber of Commerce

At a mid day lunch in the Delicious Cafe the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce re elected H G Hoffman as president W T Tyler as vice president Claude Kilpatrick treasurer Jesse Hainline secretary and a five member board S C Sharp Robert Collier Greene Strother Jesse Highland and John Stofer The group approved continued membership and announced booster trips to promote the Montgomery County Fair starting in two weeks The Advocate offers congratulations and support for the new officers plans resume in September

Chamber of Commerce Delicious Cafe H. G. Hoffman W.T. Tyler Claude Kilpatrick Jesse Hainline S. C. Sharp Robert Collier Greene Strother Jesse Highland John Stofer Hofffman Montgomery County Advocate

Infant dies in city of six weeks old Richardson

Cynthia Richardson six weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs W H Richardson died at 2 30 oclock Wednesday morning at her parents home in the city. Funeral services were held at the grave yesterday afternoon by Rev F D Richardson with burial in Machpelah cemetery.

Cynthia W. H. Richardson F. D. Richardson Machpelah Cemetery

For Sale: Pure Bred Hens at Once

Pure bred hens advertised including White Wyandottes White faced Black Spanish Buff Orpingtons Black Langshans. Call Halley Gillaspie phone 683-1-3. New vegetables of all kinds at Vanarsdell's.

Vanarsdell’s

Table Theatre Presents High Class Pictures This Week

The Table Theatre highlights a program of exceptional attractions with Marguerite Clarke in The Heart of a Fool on Friday a 7 reel Peck's Bad Boy with Jackie Coogan on Saturday and Charles Ray in The Old Swimmin Hole on Wednesday. The theater commends its stand against cheaper fare and urges public support.

Marguerite Clarke Jackie Coogan Peck Chaplin Charles Ray

Sheriff Candidate Denies Rumor Filings In Primary

A letter signed Chase Duff warns voters against rumors asserting a slate or working alliance with other candidates. Duff states he runs a single honorable sheriff bid, has no slate, and asks Democrats to reject such stories as false and unfounded.

Ione Chase. Duff

Hats for July and August at Goins' Hat Shop

A line of hats finished in duvetyne georgette with yarn trimming and white Baronet satin is offered for July and August wear by Goins' Hat Shop. Printing information refers readers to The Advocate.

Goins

Huge Vote Offer Ends Next Thursday

One week remains to claim the giant subscription vote offer. Up to 200000 extra votes per club on new or extended subscriptions through 6 PM July 14. Twenty prize ballots await the top workers with special savings on yearly rates and extended plans.

Regular Schedule of Votes for Subscriptions

This notice explains how votes are awarded during old and new subscriptions with free votes on renewals and back subscriptions. It advises trimming vote coupons, pinning them together, and using a certificate for store orders before ballot deposit. It also urges readers to increase friends’ subscriptions to gain more votes.

Coaching Offer For Extra School Work By Stella Robinson

Stella Robinson announces a limited list of pupils chosen to do extra school work. Coaching session slots will be restricted to a small group to maximize individual attention and progress.

Stamp Is Given the Death Penalty in Louisville Murder

Walter P. Stamp was found guilty by a Jefferson county jury for killing W. Smith Russell and wounding his wife on Louisville streets weeks ago. The sentence was fixed at death. Clem Huggins, Stamp’s counsel, failed to gain a venue change and offered no defense testimony, stating plans for a new trial or appeal. The murder is described as one of the county’s most cold blooded crimes with a swift jury verdict.

Walter P. Stamp W. Smith Russell Louisville Jefferson County Clem Huggins Stamp Huggins Court of Appeals Ori

Correction in Peck's Bad Boy admission price

An ad for the Table Theatre mis-stated ticket prices for Peck's Bad Boy. The listing read 10 and 30c but should read 20 and 30 cents, with the show scheduled to play Monday.

The Table Theatre Peck

Wanted more country hams at market price

The notice seeks purchases of country hams offered at market price. It specifies a simple request for suppliers to bring or quote current market rates. No further details are provided.

Growlers Cause Trouble for Old Satan in Folklore

Vivid metaphor describes rebellious growlers challenging the powers of evil. The speaker notes that some troublemakers could provoke even Satan to regret letting them break in, reflecting cautionary folklore about unruly forces.

Satan

City Council Expands Police Force Adds Guilfoile

The City Council in regular session approved increasing the police force by three officers plus the Chief. Neale Guilfoile, a former prohibition officer, was elected to the force and praised as one of the state’s best. The body ordered strict action against bootleggers and violators of automobile laws to curb whiskey sales and ensure enforcement.

Neale Guilfoile Guilfoile

Frank Thompson Dead

Frank P. Thompson longtime county farmer died in Lexington last week after a lingering illness. He was known locally, brother of Mrs. J. W. Groves of this city and George C. Thompson of Paris. The body was brought here for burial.

Frank P. Thompson Lexington Thompson J. W. Groves George C. Thompson Paris

West Point Accepts Local Young Man Robert Darsie

Robert Darsie, a popular local young man, has been accepted into the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and assigned to the First Division.

Robert Darsie U.S. Military Academy West Point

Saturday at J. B. Riddle’s sale features finest coffee

A local ad promotes high grade coffee blends at low price along with tea. It promises the best meals and lists lard flour salmon fruits and vegetables for sale at J. B. Riddle’s this Saturday.

Mentioned for Councilmen in City Candidates

The well known businessmen J. C. McNeal Guy Sandefur Joe P. Sullivan Allen G. Prewitt Clarence William C. H. Petry A. E. Lawrence and Henry Maher are being mentioned as city council candidates. All are described as high class men with formal announcements expected shortly.

J. C. McNeal Guy Sandefur Joe P. Sullivan Allen G. Prewitt Clarence William C. H. Petry A. E. Lawrence Henry Maher

Oranges Substitute for Lemons Offer at Ayres & Co

Oranges offered as a lemon substitute at 25 to 60 cents per dozen for a fine drink. Ayres & Co promotes the deal. Cantaloupes available at Vanarsdell's.

Ayres & CO

Morehead Stars to Play Here Sunday in Big Baseball Clash

The Morehead baseball team from the region between this city and Ashland will perform Sunday afternoon at the local lot. The squad is highly recommended and aims to win, with performances improving and a top contest anticipated.

Morehead Ashland

Kern promotes good roads work in Montgomery County

Roy G. Kern visited Frankfort to push good roads interests for Montgomery County. He secured a U S 3 1 2 ton truck for the county as initial steps begin. The note praises Kern and his capability. Also, Goins Hat Shop offers a special reduction on about 25 hats.

Roy G. Kern Frankfort Montgomery Counery Kern Montgomery

Lexington News Wire Head Named Tharp

Lester Tharp formerly managed Western Union Telegraph Co in Lexington and now with the Associated Press has been stationed in Lexington to handle the wire for a local paper.

Lester Tharp Western Union Telegraph Co Associated Press Lexington

Mrs Annie Barrow Is Taken to Louisville Hospital

In Louisville Hospital Mrs Annie Barrow formerly of the city has been ill in Paris and now is brought to Louisville for treatment. Friends here regret her continued serious illness and hope for her early improvement.

Annie Barrow Paris Louisville

Auto Bus Line Inauguration Connects Four Kentucky Towns

A new automobile bus line will be inaugurated Monday linking Owingsville Mt Sterling North Middletown and Paris. It will carry passengers and light parcels and is expected to aid Mr Sterling's business interests and win citizen approval.

Owingsville Mt. Sterling North Middletown Paris Middletown

Cash Grocery Ad Promotes Sugar and Cereal Deals

AT THE CASH GROCERY on Saturday offers 16 pounds granulated sugar for $1.00 and 3 packs Quaker Corn Flakes for 20 cents. The shop also advertises a choice cut of corn fed baby beef along with lamb pork veal and seasonable fruits and vegetables.

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the Advocate Kentucky W. H. Canan Clyde Alexander R. G. Kern Stella Robinson HON Meat CO Postoffice Mt. Sterling Advocate Office Frank Thompson J. B. Riddle U. S Louisville Hospital Cash Grocery ESPIE Montgomery Motor Company
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