Chautauqua Set to Open Next Saturday in Mt Sterling
The Redpath Chautauqua arrives in Mt. Sterling with an advance manager and local committee urging strong season ticket sales. Notable speakers include Montaville Flowers Dr Congis and Dr Loveland with topics on democracy Mexico and current affairs. Musical acts by the National Male Quartet Chapel Singers Oceanic Concert Company and Mercer Company accompany plays As You Like It and The Man From Home by Ben Greet Players and an all star New York cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
G. L. Schuyler
Chenault & Orear
Orear
Montaville Flowers
Congis
Monsen
Mexico
Loveland
America
Cox
Chapel Singers
Oceanic Concert Company
Mercer Company
Ben Greet
New York
Wiedemans Defeat Local Ball Team on Sunday
The Mt. Sterling team lost 8 to 2 to the Wiedemans from Newport on the local grounds. Daniels at second played well, while Wallandingham had an off day with wild throws. A large crowd witnessed a disappointing local performance ahead of next Sunday's game against Salt Lick, viewed as evenly matched with Lexington Reos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Wiedeman
Newport
Wiedemans
Daniels
Wallandingham
Salt Lick
Lexington Reos
Boy Scouts Camp At Olympian Springs In Military Regime
Local Boy Scouts troop 63 boys led by Scout Master George R. Snyder camp at Olympian Springs for a week. About fifty scouts attend and follow strict military regulations. They sleep in tents and eat at long tables in soldier fashion, with many city visitors driving up each evening to greet them.
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Boy Scouts
George R. Snyder
Olympian Springs
Building Contractor Work Given Personal Attention
J C Shoemaker guarantees new and repair work with personal attention and guaranteed satisfaction. Phone 699. Public notice for local contracting services with contact details.
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J. C. Shoemaker
Farmer Henry Wigginton Killed by Lightning Near Howard's Mill
Henry Wigginton well known county farmer living near Howard's Mill was struck by lightning and killed last Friday just after noon. He sought shelter at George Conner's home as a storm struck the house, which was wrecked. Conner is in serious condition. Wigginton leaves a widow and three children. Funeral services were held at Union church Sunday afternoon by Rev. Mr. Wilhoit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wigginton
Howard’s Mill
Wiggenton
George Conner
Conner
Union Church
Wilhoit
Coppage House Sold At Public Auction
The H. H. Coppage residence on Samuels avenue sold Saturday to W. H. Wood for 5230. Clayton Howell acted as agent and auctioneer. The Walsh Co. advertises children’s shoes cut from 4.00 values to 1.98.
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H. H. Coppage
Samuels Avenue
W. H. Wood
Clayton Howell
The
Walsh Co
Lind shines in Rosalind with Shakespearean grace
Lind has long interpreted leading roles for the Ben Greet Players. She is experienced and rarely lacking in Shakespearean portrayal. As Rosalind she appears generous and charming, embodying the heroine with beauty, strength, intelligence, and feminine charm.
200000 Extra Votes Free Until Thursday July 14
A newspaper notice markets a time-limited offer giving 200000 extra votes on each Club of 15 dollars in new subscriptions placed by 6 PM July 14. The push urges personal outreach, mail-in subscriptions, and calls for contestants to act quickly to gain votes and share in twenty prize ballots.
Five Candidates Top 100000 Votes In Local Contest
Daily vote tallies show Miss Mary Belle Fugate leading District 1 with Allie Ruth Orme in second and Eleanor Frisbie rising to third. In District 2 Linnie Hoskins and Dorothy Waugh vie for leadership as Mrs. Albert Botts trails closely. Voting urged before 10 AM Thursday with reserves noted for leaders. Special sale notice follows.
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Mary Belle Fugate
Wades Mill
Allie Ruth Orme
Eleanor Frisbie
Dstrict
Linnie Hoskins
Eleanor, Frisbie Eeneeeceere
Nettye Thomas Venee
Mildred Cisco
Seetenee
Anna Lee Cornwell
Mary JL. Brunner Arserene
Virginia B. Coons Aeeesrne
Chas. Scott Sanderson Aeenenee
Edna Yoeum
Seeneene
Marguerite Crouch
Stella Wilson
Lena Laughlin Gnesces Nasersens
Lena Staten
First Aerial Express For Mt. Sterling
Mt Sterling witnesses its first air express when the Daniel Boone plane delivered a crucial package to Ben T Wright on Maysville street. Lieut Creech and a mechanic with Mr Williams completed the midflight drop after missing the Lexington train, the parcel landing a few doors away and enabling ongoing work on A E Lawrence’s new residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben T. Wright
Mt. Sterling
A. E. Lawrence
Wright
Maysville Street
Lexington
Daniel Boone
Lexington Aviation Company
Lieut. Creech
Mr. Williams
Mr. Wright
Open Summer Home in Put-in-Bay by Huntingtons
Mr. and Mrs. Webster P. Huntington will leave July 8 for Put-in-Bay to open their summer home "Seven Gables." They will be joined by Mrs. B. Frank Perry and later by Mr. and Mrs. Anderson C. Bogie and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lindsay for a two week stay.
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Webster P. Huntington
Put-in- Bay
Seven Gables
B. Frank Perry
Anderson C. Bogie
C. A. Lindsay
Woman's History Club Meet With July 1 Election
The annual meeting of the Woman's History Club resumes Friday July 1 at 2 30 P M in club rooms after a delay due to the Knights Conclave. Officers will be elected and a Danville convention report presented along with a brief musical program. Meanwhile Wilson Bros offer 200 dozen men’s 25¢ hose six pair for 1.00 in assorted or solid colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s History Club
Knights
Danville
Wilson Bros
The
Walsh Co
Auto race trainer injured in tire blowover at Fair Grounds
Bert Gritton of Lexington suffered serious injuries last Saturday at the city Fair Grounds while training for upcoming auto races. An out of control car flipped several times after a tire detached during high speed driving. Local dealer Hartman Trunks promotes big city prices and undersells Walsh Co.
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Bert Gritton
Lexington
Fair Grounds
Hartman
Walsh Co
Teachers Institute to Convene Friday Morning at Court House
The Montgomery County Teachers Institute will meet at the court house Friday at 8 o clock to receive supplies. The institute proper opens Tuesday morning with an announced program for an unusually good session. FOR RENT 75 acres good grass with water. Everett Stafford phone 6012.
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Montgomery County Teachers’ Institute
Everett Stafford
Important Meeting for War Mothers and Legion Auxiliary
The War Mothers and Auxiliary to the American Legion call a meeting on Wednesday, June 29 at 3 o'clock with full attendance requested to discuss the exchange. Hartman Wardrobe Trunks advertise durable style options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Mothers and Auxiliary To the
American Legion
Sudden Sumons for Mrs. W. P. Fitch
Mrs. Lula E. Fitch aged 24 wife of William P. Fitch of near Howard's Mill died Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs O P Elam on Locust street after a brief illness. She came to the city Friday night for a picture show, grew worse and died at her parents home. Survived by husband, parents, a sister Bertha Elam and three brothers Ches vr of Lexington Granville and Jasper of the city. Funeral and burial held at Machpelah cemetery at 4 p m conducted by Rev M V P Yeaman.
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Lula E. Fitch
William P. Fitch
Howard's Mill
0. P. Elam
Locust Street
Bertha Elam
Chesvr
Lexington
Granville
Jasper
Machpelah Cemetery
M. V. P. Yeaman
Presbyterian Church
Outing Postponed to August 13 in Montgomery County
The Salvation Army and American Legion postponed their August 6 outing to August 13 due to primary election. The event aims to be one of the county’s largest, with bike and motorcycle races, baseball, and baby contests for the prettiest baby boy and girl, plus additional attractions.
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Salvation Army-American Legion
Montgomery County
Mr Sterling Bottling Works Changes Hands
Victor Williams of Frenchburg has purchased Mr Sterling Bottling Works from Oliver Clark and has taken immediate possession. Williams hails from a prominent family and is described as energetic and reliable, expected to be a valuable addition to Mt Sterling business circles.
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Victor Williams
Frenchburg
Oliver Clark
Mr. Sterling Bottling Works
Mr. Williams
Mt. Sterling
Bargain Shoe Prices From Wear-A-Well Catalog
Shoes offered at sale prices ranging from 2.98 to 5.98 by Wear-A-Well Shoe Co. Brunner, The Shoe Man, advertises bargains in men and women footwear available for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wear-A-Well Shoe CO
Brunner
Infant Lenora Kirby Dies of Cholera Infantum
On Saturday the 25th four months old Lenora Kirby daughter of H B Kirby and wife of Louisville died of cholera infantum. Burial in Machpelah cemetery after funeral service at the grave by Dr J L Clark.
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Lenora
H. B. Kirby
Louisville
Machpelah Cemetery
J.L. Clark
Mrs. Berryman Injured When Buggy Struck Near Levee
Mrs. Berryman was thrown from her buggy on Sunday evening at a curve beyond the city limits when an automobile struck the vehicle. She suffered a dislocated shoulder and a broken collar bone but the injuries are not considered serious. The item ends with local ads for hosiery and a sales pitch from The Walsh Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Berryman
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Chautauqua
Grace Halsey Mills
New York City
Rosa
Coppage House
Land & Priest Druggists
First Aerial Express
Teachers’ Institute
Sudden Sumons
W. P. Fitch
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