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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1922

Page

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Four-Game Week Schedule May Replace Current Plan in Blue Grass League

Blue Grass League may adopt a four games a week schedule at a meeting at the Phoenix hotel in Lexington. President Thomas M. Russell predicts a better brand of baseball with the change and a possible Kentucky championship series linking the league winner with the Kitty League bunting. Maysville leads Lexington in the pennant race. next Thursday completes a third of the current schedule.

Phoenix Hotel Lexington Thomas M. Russell Russell Maysville Cardinals

Local Patients Improve After Surgeries

Mary Chiles Hospital reports Mrs. Kate Dimmitt is improving rapidly after a serious operation last week. Luther Botts of the county nears returning home after an operation. Mrs. John O Conner of Reynoldsville and Mrs. Laura Belle Denton are progressing well. S. W. Gaitskill remains in frail condition.

Kate Dimmitt Luther Botts John O'Conner Reynogldsville Laura Belle Denton

New Enterprise Awnings and Tarpaulins at Lyons Hardware

The J. R. Lyons hardware store offers made to measure awnings and tarpaulins. Money spent in the area circulates locally through this new business addition joining the economy.

J. R. Lyons Hardware Aiaway

Local Advertiser Offers Delivery and Scrap Pickups

J. H. Kimbrell advertises buying ice and delivering anywhere in the city. He offers scrap iron and old rags purchases with delivery and value, contact number 769.

J. H. Kimbrell

Mrs Robertson Dead at 28 in Local Hospital

Mrs Ada Fitch Robertson aged 28 wife of Edmund B Robertson died at 9 30 Friday morning in Mary Chiles Hospital after a failing illness and unsuccessful operation. She leaves a husband a son Paul her parents Mr and Mrs W T Fitch three sisters Miss Eula Katherine Fitch and Mrs R G Biford Dayton Ohio and three brothers Clay Tom and William P Fitch. Funeral services were held at Machpelah cemetery at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon with Rev J W Crates officiating.

Ada Fitch Robertson Edmund B. Robertson Mary Chiles Hospital Paul W. T. Fitch Eula Katherine Fitch R. G. Biford Dayton Ohio Clay Tom William P. Fitch Machpelah Cemetery J. W. Crates The Methodist Church

Rich Land and Gravel Quarry Purchase Near Mt Sterling

W R Foreman and Sam J De Bord of Ashland Capt J J Melton of this city and George B Williams of Winchester buy 500 acres seven miles from Mt Sterling in the Pilot Knob district. The new company with $250000 capital will mine sand and gravel, placing it on the market from what is described as an inexhaustible, finest grade bed with Ashland as the general office.

W. R. Foreman Sam J. de Bord Ashland J. J. Melton George B. Williams Winchester Mt. Sterling Pilot Knob

Watermelons Cheaper This Year Raves The Ayres Walsh Co

TRY GEORGIA WATERMELONS They are at present one half the price of last year and are of superior quality. The Ayres Co. If fit style and quality appeal to you then you want our Royal Palm Beach coats and pants at 15. The Walsh Co.

the Ayres Co Royal Palm Beach Walsh Co

Additional Donors To Welfare League

A list of donors contributing to the Montgomery Health and Welfare League funds campaign includes Mrs. R. B. Punch Mrs. Thomas Heinrich J. J. Melton Rev. Clyde Darsie Joe Brown Mrs. Dillard Hanelrigg Mrs. Ratliff Lane Mrs. Dave Fox and many more local residents and organizations such as Jersey Milk and Cream Company Long Green Tobacco Company Crystal Ice Company and the Will Moore firm. The roster shows numerous individuals including captains and committees supporting the welfare effort.

Montgomery Health and Welfare League R. BE. Punch Thomas Heinrich J. J. Melton Clyde Darsie Joe Brown Dillard Hanelrigg Ratliff Lane Dave Fox P. Greenwade Carrie Arrasmith Mary Goons Stewart Sharp M. Newmeyer Captain Fox C. A. Ray W. A. Reis John McDonald J. F. Turner Mary Parker Mattie Payne Jane Wright Mabel Reis Jennie Cromwell

Blue Grass Seed Pool Formed in Fayette County

A Farmers Union movement in Lexington aims to join Fayette and nearby Bluegrass counties in a seed pool to secure fair prices. A Fayette committee led by Charles Land and including W Rodes Estill and others will organize pledges and send representatives to a regional meeting in Winchester. The pool totals seed pledges across Clark, Montgomery, Woodford, Bourbon, and Madison counties, with Clark County at about 200000 bushels and others varying from 50,000 to 200,000 bushels.

Lexington Farmers’ Union Fayette County Charles Land W. Rodes Estill Robert E. Beatty Horace W. Davis Emmett Coons Buford E. Allen Winchester Land Declared Clarkounty Montgomery Woodford Bourbon Madison

Returning Home after Extensive Tour by H B Prewitt

H B Prewitt of Spencer announces by wire from Pineville that after visiting Paris and other historic cities he will spend a few days with his son Joe before returning home. He says Old Kentucky remains the grandest place.

H. B. Prewitt Spencer Paris France

Walsh Ca Clothing Sale Opens with Bargain Prices

Local advert proclaims a clothing sale offering hats and shoes at very low prices as part of a broad discount event. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for the best bargains and value.

Walsh Ca Beat

Mt Sterling Defeats Maysville Four to One

Mt Sterling Essex win 4 to 1 over league leaders Maysville on Sunday behind strong pitching by Franks. A lone home run spoiled a potential shutout in the ninth. Box score notes Lexington defeated Winchester 8 to 1. Cynthiana beat Paris 2 to 1. Men offered six pairs of 25c sex for 95c from The Walsh Co.

Mt. Sterling Paris Boys Wyatt Cynthiana Paris Winchester Lexington Clark County AB. R Maysville Fortner Seeeee Connolly Steer Slayback Kresser Seeee Harding Margerum If Diesel Eeewee Bosken Rohen Keyser Barks Elis Harding Potts Frank Bosken Matt

Negro held on bond in East Main holdup case

Charles Chenault colored owner operator of a dry cleaning plant on East Main street was tried before Judge Mastin in police court and held under 500 bond charged with holding up and robbing Will Kelly colored on Hast High street Sunday night. Kelly robbed at pistol point lost 40 dollars and his cries brought neighbors and police. Chenault fled but was captured later and jailed identified by several witnesses who rushed to help. He allegedly threatened to take the victim's life if he cried out.

Charles Chenault East Main Street Mastin Chenault Will Kelly Kelly

Correction issued for moonshing conviction names

In our Tuesday issue a typo misnamed Floyd Wills as convicted of moonshing. The correct surname is Mills. The correction acknowledges the error and provides the accurate information.

Floyd Wills Mills Wills

Hole-Proof Hose Colors and Prices Promoted by Walsh Co

An advertisement urges readers to ask the woman who wears Hole- Proof Hose about the product. It touts available colors and promises prices that will appeal to shoppers.

The Walsh Co

Mt Sterling High School Alumni Banquet Celebrated

The Mt Sterling High School alumni banquet occurred Friday in the school auditorium with the domestic science department serving a delightful menu led by Mrs. Vanarsdell. A strong program followed with stunts by faculty and alumni and a long list of attendees. Officers for the year were elected: Miss Anne Hunt president and Robert Turner vice president. MILK COWS FOR SALE stock notice at end.

Mt. Sterling High School Domestic Science Robert Vanarsdell C. D. Grubbs C. P. Killpatrick L. T. Chiles J. M. Conroy Lee Crear H. A. Babb R. B H. Smith Ben R. Turner Sophia Randall Mary Welsch Edith Back June Barnes Stella Copher Elizabeth Duerson Bess Robinson Howard VanAntwerp H. G. Enoch John L. Coleman L. M. Redmond R. L. Vanarsdell Grace Lockridge Walter Turner G. B. Senff William Enoch Robert H. Turner Alice Cassity Lucy Randall Frank Wyatt J. D. Storer Emma Coons W. R. Tipton Howard Canan Alma Cockrell Louise Crear Hazel Sullivan Louise Smathers Mary Humphreys Cecil Davis Thomas Elmer Coons Charles Duerson Prewitt Thomas Marron Rooney Francis Drennon Clayton Smoot Floyd Stamper Anne Hunt Robert Turner Stewart Sharp

Mrs Fannie Reese Dies After Prolonged Illness At 79

Mrs. Fannie Reese relict of P ta Reese died at age 79 after four years of blindness and five weeks bedridden. She was born in this county to Alfred Ragland and wife and survived by a daughter Mrs. Cc Peters and six grandchildren including Howell and Frances Reese, and Miss Martha Reese. Funeral services will be at her home and burial in Machpelah cemetery.

Fannie Reese P. Ta Reese Alfred Ragland Clark County Cc. C. Peters Howell Frances Reese Alex Goodpaster Owingsville Marcella Chiles William Sanders Robert Gramling Atlanta Martha Reese Reese Christian Science Church Machpelah

Local oil company forms to drill in Powell county

A locally funded company organizes to drill for oil on a 3000 acre Brush creek lease near Clay City, 18 miles from Mt. Sterling. They plan two wells at a cost of 5000 dollars and expect profitable wells, with operations starting in about two weeks.

Brush Creek Powell County Clay City Mt. Sterling

Dr A W Jones Dies in Cincinnati Hospital

Dr. A W Jones 52 of Owingsville died after an operation at Good Samaritan hospital Cincinnati Thursday night. He long served Bath county as a physician. Survived by widow, sister Mrs R L Darnell Owingsville, brothers Lee Jones Walton and Sam Jones Owingsville. Funeral Sunday 10:30 a m at his late home conducted by Montgomery Commandery Knights Templar.

A. W. Jones Owingsville Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Jones Bath County R. L Darnell Lee Jones Walton Sam Jones Montgomery Knights Templar

Card of Thanks for Daughters Illness and Death

We thank friends for kindness shown during our daughters illness and death. We also thank our doctor for his services. E. B. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Fitch and Family.

E. B. Robertson W. T. Fitch

Men buy six pairs of these 25 cent sex for sale

An OCR fragment advertises buying six pairs of items described as sex for sale at 25 cents each and includes a contact number 899. The readability is limited and specifics are unclear.

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Mrs. Robertson Georgia Welfare League Pet Thee Lexington Ee Winchester Beeveeveee Paris Ee Cynthiana Sete T. B. Hill Blue Grass League Spalding
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