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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1922

Page

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Mt Sterling Beaten By Lexington In Sunday Soccer?

Mt Sterling falls 3 to 2 as Lexington breaks through in first inning with two base hits and three errors. Tot Frank limits Lexington to two hits after the initial frame while Mt Sterling's bats go quiet. Essex and Bourbon county games loom with Paris exhibition at Fair Grounds Park. Coppage buys Atchesson Mill corn meal plant on Queen and Railroad streets for local farmers business.

Mt. Sterling Lexington Studebakers Sterling Frank Keyser Essex Paris Fair Grounds Park Bourbon County H. H. Coppage Atccheson Mill Company Queen and Railroad Streets Blake Barks Potts Serene Ellis Seeee Lackey Barbour Massey R. H. PO Devereaux Seeee Ee Herty Morton Riestenberg Kelly Lackey Parks Amato Wyatt Maysville Winchester Cynthiana

Capt. J. D. Yarrington Dies in Lexington Hospital

Prominent Lexington citizen Capt. J. D. Yarrington died Saturday in a Lexington hospital. He was vice president and general manager of the eastern division of the Newport News and Mississippi Valley line and a brother-in-law of H. B. Huntington. He influenced the C. and O. machine shops location and was active in Republican politics and the Baptist church.

J. D. Yarrington Lexington Yarrington H. B. Huntington Capt. Yarrington Huntington W. Va Alfred G. Gates Indianapolis N. H. Trimble Mt. Sterling The Baptist Church At

For Sale Tent and Thermos Bottle From L A Stith

For sale new tent unused 8 ounce 9 by 14 price 27.50 asking 20. Also new one gallon thermos bottle price 9.75 asking 5. L A Stith Route 3 (67 21)

L. A. Stith R. R

Baumstark Family Reunion Held At Flatwoods Cemetery

Memorial Day gathering near Flat woods cemetery in Waco Madison county drew 33 Baumstark kin from six counties. Ex Mayor C K Oldham and wife attended. After a picnic and social hour the group moved to church where Mrs W B Grinstead presided over the service.

Flatwoods Cemetery Waco Madison County Baumstark C. K. Oldham W. 8. Grinstead

Notice to claimants and creditors of J. W. Clay deceased

All persons having claims against J W Clay deceased are notified to present them to W C Clay executor promptly for settlement. All persons indebted to J W Clay should settle immediately. Dated June 5 1922.

J. W. Clay W. C. Clay

Missionary Society Meeting Urged for Year End Reports

Emma Coons county secretary urges all Missionary Society women to attend the June gathering for a full annual and quarterly report. Presidents aim to reach and exceed their annual goals at the last meeting of the year.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church of the County Emma Coons

DIES IN WINCHESTER Aged Mrs Lucy Stuart dies at 76

Mrs Lucy Stuart aged 76 died Sunday night at her home on College street Winchester after a two week illness. She was sister of Dr Charles Duer son of this city.

Lucy Stuart College Street Winchester Charles Duerson

Wells buys new Dodge touring car at J D Wren Auto

L. E. Wells purchases a Dodge touring car from J. D. Wren Auto Company. The deal places Wells behind the wheel for daily use and marks a local motor purchase.

L. E. Wells J. D. Wren Auto Company

Mrs. Margaret Tyler Dead in Far West

Mrs. Margaret Tyler widow of M. B. Tyler died in Washington state after months of illness at age 74. She is survived by two sons Phelps and Bernard, five sisters, one brother and many relatives. Funeral held at Machpelah cemetery with Rev. Clyde Darsie officiating.

Tyler Connie Hansford Christian Church Phelps Washington Bernard Cornelia Hansford Lavinia Oldham Elida Combs Lexington Lou Mitchell Ravenna

Architects Selected For New Hotel In Mt Sterling

At a Mt Sterling Hotel Company directors meeting Weber and Weber of Cincinnati were chosen as architects for a new three story hotel on High and Maysville streets. Plans show 48 bedrooms, 24 with private baths, a dining room, terrace, shops, and running water in all rooms. The firm will visit Wednesday to finalize a definite plan.

Mt. Sterling Hotel Company Weber & Weber Cncinnati Maysville Street High Street Mt. Sterling

W. C. T. U. Meeting to Assemble Bouquets for Hospital

The W. C. T. U. will meet Friday at 2 PM with Mrs. C. K. Oldham for a regular session postponed from last Thursday. Members should bring flowers to make bouquets for Mary Chiles Hospital and the sick. A 3 PM business meeting will follow.

C. K. Oldham Mary Chiles Hospital

Mrs Susan Reffitt dies in Menefee county at 58

Mrs Susan Reffitt died Sunday May 28 at her home in Menefee county near Cedar Grove after months of illness. She was 58 and is survived by three sisters, two brothers, six children and several grandchildren. She was a sister to several named relatives and a faithful Christian. Burial was in the family graveyard. Leaves have their time to fall quote included. Rent notice follows for furnished room and kitchenette through Mrs Jennie Thomas.

Susan Reffitt Menefee County Cedar Grove Reffitt Vina McIntosh Middletown Ohio Nannie Reffitt Bath County Asa Ballard Montgomery County Elizabeth, Spencer Jeff Ballard Christian Church

Salvage sale at hotel site nets bids

Salvage on the new hotel lot sold Saturday to the highest bidder. The livery stable lumber brought $556 and went to Anderson Phipps and Robert Thompson. The two story brick sold to G. H. Strother for $230. Buildings must be removed by July 15, reducing lot cost by $16 214.

Anderson Phipps Robert Thompson G. H. Strother

Local Election Gratitude and School Picnic Report

Marl King Senff expresses appreciation to voters in the Ra gan-Gay Motor Company bicycle contest and enjoys the winning bicycle. Mrs J W Prewitt holds her annual school picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs J Carroll Hamilton in Flat Creek with pupils arriving by car and a noon picnic lunch.

Ragan-Gay Motor Company Marl King Senff J. W. Prewitt

Training School Opens June for County Teachers

The summer training school begins June 12 for all who expect to teach in the county. Attendance is compulsory for six weeks for qualified teachers. city teachers and those with eighth grade completion who are sixteen or older are invited. No cost except books and stationery. visit the county superintendent’s office to choose a course and secure textbooks before June 12.

M. J. Goodwin

Fire at Ben R. Turner Home Sparks Gas Leak Cause

Fire at the home of Ben R. Turner shortly after six Thursday night was contained by the fire department preventing major damage. Investigators say a leaking gas pipe caused the blaze.

Ben R. Turner

Special Hosiery Bargain From The Walsh Company

The Walsh Company Incorporated advertises 200 dozen men’s regular 25 cent hose selling at 1.00 per box. Each box contains six pairs in assorted colors. This is the second sale in the city and runs for a short time. shoppers are urged to visit immediately to secure the bargain.

The Walsh Company, Incorporated

June Sale On Pianos Organs Phonographs And More

During this month the Singer Shop on Bank Street announces big price reductions on new and used pianos players pianos organs phonographs and Singer sewing machines. Act now to save on a wide range of musical items and home appliances.

Singer Shop Bank Street

Will Never Die Speaker Promises Mt Sterling Talk

J L Bolling of Chicago, formerly of Menifee County, invites Mt Sterling residents to a two night presentation at the county courthouse on June 26 and 27. He will discuss Millions Now Living Will Never Die and a second Bible topic to be decided. He urges local effort to attract an audience at 8 p.m. for the event.

J. L. Bolling Chicago Menefee County Mt. Sterling Court House Heaven

Garage For Rent At Corner Main And Sycamore

Classified ad notes a garage for rent located at the corner of Main and Sycamore with contact by phone number 43. The text is terse and includes parenthetical marker (pd) and stray characters.

Main and Sycamore

Local Graduate Howell Hunt Becomes Registered Pharmacist

Howell Hunt returns home after graduating from the Louisville School of Pharmacy and passing the state board exam to become a registered pharmacist. He is regarded as a deserving young man with several positions in view.

Howell Hunt Louisville Louisville School of Pharmacy State Board Mr. Hunt

Singer shop advertizes sewing machine motors and fans

Local Singer Shop lists motors for sewing machines and electric fans for sale. The notice emphasizes available replacements and general hardware items at the store.

Singer

Supreme Court rules labor unions subject to Sherman act

The Supreme Court decides the Coronado coal case holding that unincorporated labor organizations may be prosecuted for restraint of interstate commerce and are suable under the Sherman antitrust act. Chief Justice Taft announces no dissent. Also note piano for sale from Mrs. Ollie Sanderson.

Coronado Supreme Court Taft

Circuit Court Adjourns for Equity Hearings This Week

Circuit court adjourned last Saturday and will reconvene this Saturday for equity cases. The grand jury will be dismissed until then for inspection of jail and public buildings, then finally dismissed. Defendants Julius Garrett, L R Johnson, and J E Hunt were cleared. moonshine defendants fined and jailed. Earl Morton and others received prison terms. Osbourne fined and jailed for accident. McMartin jailed for 18 years. Burgess case cleared. Keller Jones imprisoned for hog stealing. The term heard over 100 indictments and was very busy.

Circuit Court Equity Julius Garrett L. R. Johnson J. E. Hunt Lexington Garrett Floyd Wills Oscar Holliday Frank Combs James Hudson Earl Morton J. B. Osbourne Will Ed Jones Paris Pike Millard McMartin Bill” Martin Henry Wills Henry Burgess Keller Jones

Government Savings Certificates Gain Popularity in Mt Sterling

Postmaster Turner reports $2 075 in treasury savings certificates sold at the Mt Sterling post office in May. He calls the program a sound investment with no risk and tax advantages, noting a five year growth of 25 percent and annual 5 percent returns. Certificates available at $1 000 $100 and $25 denominations with discount prices of $800 $80 and $20 respectively.

Mt. Sterling Treasury Savings Turner

Wanted blue grass seed at highest market price

WANTED blue grass seed. We will buy all kinds at top market price. S P Green Wade Commission and Coal Co. contact at phone 2 S Queen and Railroad.

S. P. Greenwade Commission and Coal Co S. Queen and Railroad

Constance Talmadge Stars in Mrs Leffingwell's Boots

At Table Theatre on Wednesday night Constance Talmadge shines as Mrs Leffingwell in the Augustus Thomas play Mrs Leffingwell's Boots. Harrison Ford leads the supporting cast with skilled direction and well-chosen players in a production praised for its scenario and stage-to-screen charm.

Table Theatre Constance Talmadge Mrs. Leffingwell Boots Augustus Thomas Talmadge Sisters Harrison Ford

Auction Saturday at Court House Goods For Sale

An auction will be held Saturday June 10 at 3 o clock in front of the court house featuring one organ and one Singer sewing machine, both in good as new condition. Proceeds or details not listed.

Court House

Girl Scouts Ice Cream Supper Planned in Court Yard

The Girl Scouts announce an ice cream supper in the courthouse yard on Wednesday evening from 6 to 10 o'clock. All residents are invited to attend and support the event.

Court House Yard

Singer sewing machines on sale with trade-ins offered

A local Singer Shop advertises new Singer sewing machines at reduced prices. Old machines are taken as part payment in the deal, inviting customers to buy now while discounts apply.

Singer Singer Shop

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Baumstark Family Reunion Madison Leach Margaret Tyler Far West W. P. Oldham Granger Shelby County State of Cornie Oldham Blue Grass League Jennie Thomas Ollie Sanderson Circuit Court News Miss Talmadge Poner Lewid G&linick Constance Spalding
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