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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
4
Associate Editor J W Hedden Sr and J W Hedden Jr figure in a filing by Mrs Mary C Ayres against the Plmbarian Parish association. Case details focus on ownership and governance issues within the organization.
A pricing note lists charges for political notices by precinct city and county and state offices. It also states per line rates for cards and obituaries with an odd line showing obfuscation or typo. The text reflects publication rate structure for political expressions and obituaries.
Announced candidates include Henry S. Caywood for Senator S. B. Lane for Representative H R Prewitt for Circuit Judge Sidney J Calk for Sheriff Lindsay R Douglas and W H Wright for County Clerk and Heather? Anise Hunt for Circuit Court Clerk E W Senff for County Judge W A Samuels Henry Watson for County Attorney R G Kern A S Hart Dan Welsh T M Greene R M Montjoy L B Mason for County Commissioner James M Greer Charles B James Will S McCormick D D Salyer Wm F Stewart for County Jailor Ben R Turner R F Mastin C W Nesbitt for Police Judge.
Commissioner Kern notified Garrett and Engineer Boggs that the county will fund its 25 percent share in the Clark county line to Mt Sterling road. Officials pledged to sew the contract soon and begin work, aiming to finish before the 1921 fall. Plans also call for contracts to extend the road to the Meneteee line and reach Frenchburg, West Liberty, and beyond.
With roads completed the article urges a new hotel in Mt. Sterling to capture increased traffic from travelers and Sunday outings to Olviomen Springs and nearby towns. It argues the venture would benefit local commerce and promote the region's industries, proposing simultaneous dedication of roads and hotel opening.
Flat Creek residents report visits to ill relatives including Mrs. Levi Steele and Mr. John Moore who is hospitalized in Lexington. An ice cream supper at Fassett's schoolhouse this Saturday raises funds for the church. Farmers report tobacco setting progress, crop needs, and a few turkey hatches from 360 eggs laid by Mrs. George Stephens.
A farmer named John Smith reports his potato crop was eaten by bugs and notes a sale of Beetle Mort as a safer pesticide than Paris Green, Chenault and Crear. the Advocate mentions the issue in a brief item.
The community notes regular services will be led by Rev. Joiner Saturday night Sunday night and Sunday. Local farmers are busy ground preparation and tobacco setting this week. Numerous visits among residents include Duff Hadden Leggett Bailey West Bend and other neighboring families. No wonder bleeds longer than a cutting jest or slander.
The War Mothers of Montgomery county presented a 52 inch by 0 inch blue wool serge banner to Montgomery Post No 22 American Legion. It features gold lettering and is on display in the Main street window of Hombs & Company as a valued gift from the post members.
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