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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1921

Page

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Chamber of Commerce Banquet Big Success

The second quarterly banquet of the Chamber of Commerce drew 150 members on February 24 in the Woman's History Club rooms. Guests wore red, white and blue hats, enjoyed a four course dinner, live music by Flo Shirley and Joe Bogie, and a humorous auto race staged on banquet chairs.

Chamber of Commerce Woman’s History Club Country’ Women’s Club Flo Shirley Joe Bogie Goldsmith America Joe Keller Gemmill Senff Sharp

Farm Loan Act Upheld by Supreme Court

The Farm Loan Act which supports agricultural development through federal land banks was ruled valid by the Supreme Court. Commissioner Charles B. Loddell stated the decision clears all legal questions about the banks and their bonds. He announced an immediate issue of bonds to fund hundreds of millions in approved loans.

United States Supreme Court Charles B. Loddell Farm Loan Board Congress Commssioner Loddell

Ex Soldier John Barnett Dies at 82 Near Levee

John Barnett, 82, a Civil War veteran, was found dead in his yard near the levee early Friday. He wandered from his home during the night and likely fainted before dying. Funeral services were held Saturday at his residence with burial in the family grounds.

John Barnett Adie Barnett

For Sale Antique Bird’s Eye Walnut Furniture Set

Sale notice offers a bird's eye walnut furniture suite with leather cedar couch and an odd washstand and dresser. Apply George B. Turner or call phone 31 for details and price.

Bird’s Eye George B. Turner

Moving Cox Family Relocates to Hunt Property Winn Street

Dr and Mrs G N Cox and family move today from West High street to the Hunt property on Winn street recently purchased by W C Back. Mr and Mrs Howe Thompson moved Friday from West High St to the J F Richardson farm on the Van Thompson pike.

Howe Thompson West High St J. F. Richardson van Thompson Pike

For Sale Extra nice barn hay Clean Clover and timothy

For sale a barn full of cured timothy hay and clover. Contact J. C. Gaitsklil at phone 724. (40 & 42) For printing, see The Advocate.

J. C. Gaitsklil

Rev Father Kolb In Serious Condition At Local Hospital

The Rev. Father B. J. Kolb of St. Patrick's Church lies at the point of death in St. Joseph's Hospital Lexington after a health decline. Surgeons deemed surgery unadvisable and the plan was abandoned. The news brings deep regret among parishioners and Protestant friends alike.

Father B. J. Kolb St. Patrick's Church St. Joseph’s Hospital Lexington Father Kolb

Three 8 month old fillies sold in Tattersall sale

John M. McCormick sold in the Tattersall Combination Sale last week three trotting fillies of eight months. One by Rusty Coat out of a McKinney mare brought 260 dollars. Another by Peter Montgomery out of a Dan Patch mare sold for 360 dollars. The third by David Bengen out of Silver Bell brought 180 dollars. The trio totaled 800 dollars.

John M. McCormick Rusty Coat McKinney Peter Montgomery Dan Patch David Bengen Silver Bell

Dunavent Buys 150 Acre Fayette Farm Near Lexington

Claude T. Dunavent has purchased a well improved 150 acre farm in Fayette county three miles from Lexington and will move to fame in the near future. Mr and Mrs Dunavent have many friends in this city who will regret their decision to leave Mt. Sterling.

Claude T. Dunavent Fayette County Lexington Fame Mrs. Dunavent Mt. Sterling

Missionary Rally At Christian Church Draws Large Audience

The Women’s Missionary Society held an all day rally at the Christian church yesterday. Speakers included Mrs. J. A. Hamilton from China in the morning, with Mrs. Etta Moore of New York, T. N. Ainslie from India, and J. A. Booth in the afternoon and again at night. Booth’s lecture on Missionary Work with stereoptical views drew keen interest. The event saw large attendance and reported benefits.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church J. A. Hamilton China Etta Moore New York T. N. Ainslie India J. A. Booth Booth

Gone to the Wall L M Redmond Ad

A nostalgic ad from L M Redmond promotes finishing services and supplies for woodwork and floors. It touts new stock, low prices, and guaranteed adhesion options for wall hangers and varnish products. The playful refrain warns readers to save on paper or face going to the wall.

Candidate for County Clerk Addresses Short Absence

Notice to voters in Montgomery county from M. Stanley Brown announcing his candidacy for County Clerk and explaining a brief, necessary absence from home with plans to return soon to meet voters.

Montgomery County M. Stanley Brown

Thompson Resigns to Begin Farming at Levee Pike Farm

Levi Thompson, longtime Walsh Company salesman, resigns and will farm. He and his mother Mrs. Lizzie C. Thompson moved yesterday to a new home on the Levee pike, where they will reside.

Levi Thompson Walsh Company Thompson Lizzie C. Thompson Levee Pike

Hats on parade thrills city shoppers this spring

The gar line of spring hats wowed shoppers with its stylish selection and bold colors. Mrs K C Clarke praised the collection, saying it could please the most fastidious and set a new fashion standard in town.

K. C, Clarke

Champ Clark Reported Very Ill in Congress

Champ Clark the Democratic leader in the House is said to be dangerously ill with recovery considered doubtful. A second item notes a girl preferring a flatter man over one who is sincere and quiet in speech.

Champ Clark House of Representatives

Move to Town Frank M. Lockridge Family Relocates to City

Frank M. Lockridge and family have sold their Spencer pike farm and rented apartments from Mrs. T. J. Thomas on East High Street. They will move to the city this week to reside.

Frank M. Lockridge Spencer Pike T. J. Thomas E. High Street

Mrs M Eldowney Lands Big Shark Catch

Mrs M T McEldowney of Winchester Kentucky landed an 800 pound shark off Palm Beach after a one hour battle. The fish measured 9 feet 3 inches and five bullets were fired before it could be brought ashore prompting local interest in the remarkable winter catch.

Cincinnati Times Star M. T. McEldowney Winchester West Palm Beach

Farmers Union Meeting Planned in County Courthouse

E L Harrison president of the Farmers Union of Kentucky will speak to the Farmers Union of this county on Thursday March 3 at 2 PM at the Courthouse. He will bring a list of grass and clover seed prices and fertilizer prices. All farmers invited. members urged to attend.

E. L. Harrison Farmers’ Union of Kentucky Farmers’ Union Harrison T. B. Hill

Murder Duel Ends Notorious Outlaw Robinson at Hazard

Hazard Sunday shooting ends the life of Kelley Robinson known as a mountain bad man Deputy Sheriff John Smith killed Robinson in a pistol duel Robinson had two prior murder convictions and two pardons from the state penitentiary He was said to be intoxicated at the time of the confrontation.

Kelley Robinson Mountain Hazard Sunday John Smith Robinson State Penitentiary

Eggs for hatching from barred Plymouth Rock Wyandotte ducks

High quality Barred Plymouth Rock and Silverlaced Wyandottes eggs for hatching. Colored Muscovy ducks also available. Prices right. Contact Mrs. James Cravens at 660 W 1.

James Cravens

Richardson Family Relocates to Liberty Indiana Farm

J. D. Richardson and his wife moved to their new home in Liberty Indiana last Friday. They will be joined by their two sons Joseph and Ocie in a few weeks. Mr Richardson plans to run a farming business with assistance from his sons.

J. D. Richardson Liberty Ind Joseph Ocie Mr. Richardson

Hats and Accessories Announcement by Mrs Clarke

Mrs K C Clarke advertises a complete line of hats and accessories with appealing prices. The brief promotional note emphasizes a full range and affordable cost.

K. C. Clarke

Cynthiana Defeats Mt Sterling In Season Finale

Mt. Sterling High School boys lose 32 to 20 and girls fall 22 to 16 to Cynthiana High School at Trimble Hall in a hard fought season closer. Dr. Tigart officiated both games to general approval as the largest crowd of the season attended.

Trimble Hall Mt. Sterling High School Cynthiana High School Tigart

Hat line features styles for street wear and dress

Mrs. K. O. Clarke promotes affordable hat styles for spring purchases. The ad highlights plain street hats and fancy dress models with reasonable prices.

K. O. Clarke

Bank Robber Dalton Aged 16 Arrested In Heywood

William Dalton a 16 year old bank clerk who stole 772000 from a Chicago bank was caught at Heywood NL and will face a speedy trial. He retained all stolen bonds except a $500 bond he cashed and says he could not resist the temptation and is ready for punishment.

William Dalton Chicago Heywood

Rooms for Rent on Maysville Street Near Town

Two or three rooms available with gas and electricity, use of bath and part of the garden. Located on Maysville street, close in. Mrs. Perry Flora, phone 290.

Bath Garden Maysville Street Perry Flora

Hotel Proprietor Killed in Whitesburg Shooting

Wiley W. Jenkins, proprietor of the Kentucky Hotel in Whitesburg, was shot to death by Deputy Sheriff John Flannery after a dispute over stopping a dance at midnight Saturday. Flannery fled into the mountains and is still at large as a posse searches the area.

Kentucky Whitesburg Wiley W. Jenkins John Flannery

For Rent and Gobblers Offered in Ray Moss Listing

Two story house with garden and truck patch for rent plus grass for one cow. Also three bronze gobblers for sale. Contact Ray Moss at 659 W 1.

Ray Moss

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