Montgomery County Fair touted to boost Mt Sterling commerce
The Mt Sterling Montgomery County Chamber urges businessmen and citizens to back the Montgomery County Fair 1922. Promoting postwar growth, the exposition will feature a famed state band, a forty-car carnival, turf queens, revived livestock shows, and heavy local advertising support. The chamber appeals for patronage of ads, premium donations, and public boosting. Also notice Walsh Company offers 200 dozen men s hose at 95 cents per box.
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Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County
Chamber of Commerse
Mr. Sterling
Commonwealth
N. A. Wilkerson
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Management
Fair Board
Chamber of Commerce of
H. G. Hoffman
Stock Yards Sale Reports and Miscellaneous Ads
At Mt. Sterling Stock Yards George Maze sold 24 bucks and wethers at $3 per head. Mike OConnell sold 156 ewes at $7.75 per head. W Anderson bought two ponies at $55 each. George Mase also bought two ponies at $55. Clay Murphy sold 150 head of cattle 300 to 750 pounds at 8 to 70 cents. Ss W Wright sold two cars of cattle 250 to 700 pounds at 3 to 6 cents. Will Gibbs sold 80 head of cattle 2560 to 750 pounds at 4 to 60 cents. A sale ad for a new 9x14 tent at $20 and a thermos bottle at $5. L A Stith RR3 67-21.
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George Maze
Mt. Sterling
Mike O’connell
W. Anderson
George Mase
Clay Murphy
Ss. W. Wright
Carter County
Will Gibbs
Menefee County
Local Man Honored as Assistant State Veterinarian
Dr. C. G. Kreidler of this city was elected assistant state veterinarian by the State Livestock Sanitary Board at its meeting in Louisville. The news pleases Dr. Mager and many friends who expect him to fulfill the post with merit.
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C. G. Kreidler
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Louiaville
Mager
Teachers Named For City Schools
At a board of education meeting, the city elected next year s staff. Grammar School adds Miss Barnes Miss Coons and Mrs Keller to full faculty. High School names Mrs Turner as principal and picks Mrs Cassity and Miss Back. Colored School principal J W Muir and teachers Elsie Potter Huddle Mary Clark not re elected.
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Board of Education
Ben R. Turner
Alice Cassity
Edith Back
Mary Welsch
Bess Robinson
Elizabeth Duerson
Elizabeth McCaun
Frances Henry
Elizabeth Lockridge
Lucille Hardin
Sophia Randall
Stella Copher
Ray B. Smith
June Barnes
Emma Coons
Nancy Keller
Mrs. Keller
Miss Barnes
Miss Alfrey
Miss Coons
History Club closes season and elects officers
Last Friday afternoon the History Club ended a successful year and elected officers for the new club year. Mrs. George Snyder becomes president with Mrs. L. E B Griggs as first vice president and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy as second vice president. D C Fox is corresponding secretary, Jennie Breen recording secretary, and Ronnie Burroughs treasurer. Meetings resume in September.
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History Club
George Snyder
L. EB. Griggs
Thomas Kennedy
D. C. Fox
Jennie Breen
Ronnie Burroughs
Beatrice Creamery Relocated to McKee Building Corner
The Beatrice Creamery has been moved to the McKee building at the Bank and Locust corner. Manager Mrs Josie Turley will create a patron rest room and handle direct shipments to ensure prompt service and top prices for merchants.
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Beatrice Creamery
Bank and Locust Street
McKee
Josie Turley
Turley
Radio Concert Delights Mt Sterling Residents
Tuesday evening the Sandefur and Strossman station aired a brass band program. The wireless broadcast carried Detroit music to many citizens and was audible several blocks away from the station.
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Sandefur and Strossman
Detroit
Mrs Wells Dies After Long Illness at 61
Mrs. Roga Wells, 61, died Sunday night at her daughter's home, Mrs. T T Bentley, after a long illness of complications. The body was taken to Mt. Olivet and funeral services were held Tuesday at the home of her brother L J Kain. She was highly regarded in the community.
Floral Hall Awards at Montgomery County Fair
Those wishing to provide special premiums for Floral Hall exhibitions should see Miss Georgia Sledd to arrange prizes at the Montgomery County Fair.
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Montgomery County Fair
Georgia Sledd
Farmers Seeks Blue Grass Seed Buyers
Advertisement from S P Greenwade offering to purchase blue grass seed at full value with payment promised and a contact phone number 2.
Are You Doing Your Share to Pass Prosperity Around
A call to farmers and merchants to boost buying and advertising to sustain prosperity. Farmers report higher prices for general products and farmers buying more, while local dealers restock and manufacturers raise orders. The piece urges every consumer, merchant, and publisher to act to keep employment and sales rising.
Twilight League Opens Monday in Amateur Baseball
Twilight League starts Monday afternoon with a game between Jimmy Nesbitt and Lonnie Barnard. Play will begin at 4 30 to avoid interfering with business, with about four teams planned. Local businessmen encouraged to join for outdoor exercise and enjoyment. Raspberry sales by Cal Mrs Josh Owings, phone 498.
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Jimmy” Nesbitt
Lonnie Barnard
Mt Sterling Baseball Prep for Mason County Clash
Mt Sterling Essex heads to Maysville Sunday to face the Mason County champions who have lost only once this season. Craig from Huntington impressed at park. local team also plays Paris at Fair Grounds park and aims to win. Talk of a four game week schedule and a split season to decide the title circulates.
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Mt. Sterling
Maysville
Lexington Couple Weds in Washington
Miss Margaret Kelly Armstrong of Lexington married Marion Ross of Lexington in Washington on Monday. The bride, a sister and namesake of Mrs. John Walsh, is a social favorite here. Mr. Ross is a prominent Fayette County businessman. They will reside in Covington after a bridal trip to eastern cities.
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Margaret Kelly Armstrong
Lexington
Marion Ross
Washington
John Walsh
Walsh
Ross
Fayette County
Mrs. Ross
Covington
Sale Notice for Mrs Sara English Cottage
An advertisement invites attendance at the sale of the Mrs Sara English cottage on Harrison avenue. The sale is scheduled for Saturday June 17 at 2 30 p m. Be on hand for the sale.
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Sara English
Harrison Avenue
Blue Grass Seed Wanted at Top Price
Advert says buyer seeks blue grass seed at top price. Listing by S P.
Commerce Heads At Owingsville June 20
The Central Kentucky Chambers of Commerce conference meets in Owingsville on June 20 along with the Lexington Chamber booster trip. The Bath county capital hosts delegates and the Women’s Club provides lunch. Commissioner Joseph B. Boggs will discuss the Midland Trail and Bath County’s role in the route.
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Chambers of Commerce
Central Kentucky
Owingsville
Lexington Chamber of Commerce
Bath County
Woman’s Club
Joseph BE. Boggs
Public Roads of
Kentucky
Cliff Dwellers Use Mountain Range to Stay Warm
Residents in the cliff dwellings relied on the surrounding mountain range for warmth during the winter season.
County Plans Deep Test Oil Well in Montgomery County
C E Ledford seeks leases to sink a deep test oil well here. B Mercer, oil operator from Ohio and Texas, has studied local conditions and reports Montgomery County shows strong oil potential. The company plans a deep test, urging landowners to lease lands now. The Walsh Company offers 200 dozen men’s hose at a bargain 95c a box while supplies last.
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Walsh Company, Inc
C. E. Ledford
B. Mercer
Ohio
Texas
Montgomery County
Walsh Company, Incorporated
Wrench Factory May Locate Here
John R. Palmeter of Jamestown New York visited Mt. Sterling to discuss establishing a wrench factory. Palmeter, raised in Grassy Lick, has patented wrenches claimed to be the best. The proposed plant would hire many skilled workers and boost the city and county. the Chamber of Commerce backs the plan and pursues the project.
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John R. Palmeter
Jamestown
N. Y
Mt. Sterling
Palmeter
Grassy Lick
Chamber of Commerce
Seed pricing notice from S P Greenwade inquiry
The note states, if Blue Grass seed is purchased from this section, top prices apply. The writer, S P Greenwade, invites discussion and provides the contact phone number 2 to proceed with the seed purchase.
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S. P. Greenwade
Mt Sterling Stock Yards to Market Heavy Hog and Sheep Run
On June court day about six thousand head of sheep and as many cattle are expected to be on the market at Mt Sterling Stock Yards as pens fill up. Reports indicate most pens are currently occupied.
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Mt. Sterling Stock Yards
Dog for Sale Rip Rap Pointer Puppies
Pedigreed Rip Rap pointer puppies for sale by R. D. Shrout. Contact 648 Mt. Sterling for details.
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R. D. Shrout
Mt. Sterling
Richmond Court Day Market Cattle and Sheep Prices
There was a large offering of cattle at the Richmond court day market with prices from 4 to 6 1/2 cents. About 2,000 head of sheep sold for 7 to 9 dollars per head.
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Richmond Court Day
Whale of a Carp Hooked by Mt Sterling Laundry Man
Joe A. Evans of the Mt Sterling Laundry hauled a 17 pound carp from Slate Creek on Monday. The catch drew many exclamations of surprise in town and stirred envy among local fishermen.
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Joe A. Evans
Mt. Sterling
Slate Creek
Mr. Evans
Ike Walton
Staton & Son sell Hast Main grocery to Rex Risner
Staton and Son sold their Hast Main street grocery to Rex Risner with possession to be given around June 15. The Staton firm has not decided what business they will pursue next.
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Staton & Son
Rex Risner
Staton and Son
Earl Thomas Injures Arm After Tree Fall at Home
Earl Thomas fell from a tree while picking fruit at his home several days ago and suffered a broken arm in the accident.
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Earl Thomas
Ice Cream Social Helps Scout Camp Fund
The local Girl Scouts held an ice cream supper in the courthouse yard on Wednesday night drawing a large crowd. About twenty dollars was raised to help defray camping trip expenses set to begin June 20.
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Court House Yard
1 200 000 Rail Men Will Take Strike Vote
B M Jewell heads the railway employes' department of the AFL and says new wage orders from the labor board will lower standards of living. Eleven railroad unions plan to issue strike ballots within 30 days for about 1.2 million workers except train service men, with six shop crafts voting by June 30. Ballots will be printed and sent if further reductions occur.
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New
Railroad Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Labor Board
Jewell
Chicago
James J. Davis
Harding
Ganfield Nominated for U S Senate by Wisconsin Republicans
Dr. W. A. Ganfield of Wisconsin was nominated for United States senator by the Citizens' Republican state convention in Milwaukee. He will oppose Robert W. Lafollette and is described as a former centre College president with strong support in Central Kentucky.
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W. A. Ganfield
Wisconsin
United States
Citizens’ Republican
Milwaukee
Lillian Russell Moore Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. Lillian Russell Moore wife of Alex P. Moore publisher of the Pitts burg Leader dies at her Pittsburg home after a short illness. The former actress and stage beauty was widely known in the theater community and in the city.
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Lillian Russell Moore
Alex P. Moore
The
Pittsburg
Slippers Selling Fast at R B Punch Co Inc Store
Our big values in odds and ends ladies' and children's slippers are going fast. Come in before your size is gone. R. B. Punch Co. Inc.
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Rr. E. Punch Co., Inc
R. BE. Punch Co., Inc
Booklets Mailed Out by Kentucky Utilities Company
Kentucky Utilities mailed a booklet titled The Sinews of Development with readable content and photos of various plants operated by the company.
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Kentucky Utilities Company
Brockway's Paper Store Ad Promises Fresh Goods
Exchange ad notes Saturday sale at Brockway's Paper Store on Main Street offering various goods. The notice highlights flavors and items available to customers shopping that day.
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Brockway’s
Main Street
Piano For Sale New Mahogany Upright With Bench
Mrs Ollie Sanderson offers a new mahogany upright piano with matching bench for sale. Contact details show location or listing number 6740 for inquiries and purchase arrangements.
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Ollie Sanderson
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L. A. Stith
R. R
Advocate For
Rosa Wells
CLUB
Mrs. Wells
Floral Hall Awards
William H. Rankin
Twilight League
Josh Owings
Blue Grass
Commerce
Wrench
DR. Ganfield
Lillian Russell
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