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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1921
Page
1
The Redpath Chautauqua will return next year drawing praise from the Jovers and Mt. Sterling residents. Tickets already exceed 600 with a 700 guarantee, confirming strong community support. The program offered instructive entertainment and featured "The Man From Home" and Ralph Bingham delivering standout performances.
A collision occurred Saturday afternoon near Olive Hill when train No. 23 struck a ballast car on the main line. Engineer H S Meadows of Lexington suffered severe cuts and bruises as the locomotive front was crushed. The passenger train slowed to a crawl later and the wreck delayed service about four hours.
The Mt. Sterling Collecting Agency began operations yesterday in Mt Sterling. It is formed by James Pinney, Thomas D. Grubbs, and Ben Turner Jr. Their aim is courteous but firm debt collection, pursuing accounts extensively in the local business community.
A severe electrical storm struck the Owings residence on the Owingsville Pike. A south side chimney and much of the roof were torn up. Estimated damage runs to several hundred dollars. Knox Hats at Walsh's.
A late Saturday crash at High and Sycamore streets involved a roadster driven by Allie Clay Peed and a touring car driven by John William, both from this county. Mrs. Luther Mason, a passenger in the William car, sustained a fractured leg and a severely wrenched back. She was taken to Mary Chiles Hospital, where she rests comfortably. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage.
A local tax official announces daily afternoon office hours for property assessment under Kentucky statutes. The office, supervised by the assessor's wife, will operate as required by law to reduce expenses. Citizens are urged to submit lists promptly or visit the office for in person canvassing.
Dr. M. V. P. Yeaman pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city suffered a severe hand injury when a sash window fell while raised weights loosened. Two physicians attended him and he endured intense pain yet was reported improved today.
Architect drafts plans and specifications for thirteen Sunday school rooms to be added to the Methodist church building. Church building committee to contract once plans are accepted. White Pants at Walsh's.
Two days remain to participate in a large vote inducement offering 200000 extra votes per club of 15 for new subscriptions. Subscriptions postmarked by 6 PM Thursday count, with mail and telephone post-event adjustments allowed to maximize votes and prize ballots.
The Chamber of Commerce will send lead members on a day trip to Owingsville Wyoming Grange City Hillsboro Poplar Plains Flemingsburg Tilton Concord Sherburne Bethel Moorefield and Sharpsburg to boost the Greater Montgomery County Fair opening next Wednesday July 20. They will dine at Flemingsburg and depart at 8 30 AM returning by 6 PM.
Walsh's offers six pair of men's socks for 1.00 with all colors available. Each pair priced at 25 cents, creating a six for one bargain on assorted hues.
The State Highway Department will award a contract on July 28 for surface treating the Paris pike from North Middletown to the Maysville pike. The route has been in excellent county condition and will soon be taken over by the state with future maintenance borne by the county ended.
Trade notice from Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co invites exchanging corn and oats for salt flour and coal. Contact Phone 2 at 8 Preenwade, Prop.
All announced candidates have legally qualified at the county Clerk's office. A few last minute filings added Albert Botts John Carpenter and H T Kirk for Constable in the Third district. Democratic ticket lists numerous races with some uncontested contests and growing late-stage interest.
Leo Brown son of James Brown of Sharpsburg died at his Cleveland home on July 8. He was 41 and survived by his mother and Miss Elizabeth Brown of Sharpsburg and Mrs Lester Jones of New York City. Remains were brought Saturday and buried in Crown Hill Cemetery after a funeral service in Sharpsburg. Brown was described as an excellent citizen.
A notice from Anna McMahan corrects a report that she moved to Lexington. She states she remains at her home on Howard Avenue and can be reached there for nursing services.
Mt Sterling baseball team beat Morehead 6 to 3 on the local lot in a fast clean game. Mt Sterling scored in the fifth on a wild throw and added three in the eighth as Morehead errors and protest over umpire calls marked the late innings. Pergram at short and pitcher Jib Bob of Morehead were notable, but Mt Sterling had no errors.
Salt Down lowers prices on salt to 3 50 per barrel with a stated 5 1 2 billion unit volume. Pfone 2 Mt. Sterling Commission and Storage Co.
Robert Louis Cairns one year old son of Perley Cairns and wife died Saturday from chronic diarrhea while visiting Rebecca Calk and family. Burial followed Sunday in Pineville with parents and relatives present. The notice adds a religious reflection on the child’s death and afterlife.
Stella Robinson offers to take a limited number of pupils for extra school work. Also listed is poultry for sale by Mrs. James Cravens including two dozen Silver Laced Wyandottes and Barred Plymouth Rocks plus some February hatched cockrels. Phone 660-W-1. 18-3¢
Thomas A. Edison spoke of enduring five depressions in his business life. He noted that when business fell 66 percent some men increased selling effort 75 percent and pulled through, shortening downturns, implying sales crews should heed his message and persist.
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