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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1921

Page

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Popular Local Girl Weds Sharpsburg Man

Miss Daisy Duff Pieratt married Mr. John B. Ramey at Rev B W Trimble’s home at 7 o’clock Thursday night. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Pieratt, is a popular local figure. the groom is a Bath county farmer. They left for Louisville and Cincinnati then plan to settle in Sharpsburg.

Daisy Duff Pieratt John B. Ramey B. W. Trimble W. H. Pieratt Bath County Sterling John E. Ramey Louisville Cincinnati Sharpsburg Advocate

For Sale Cheap Tin Roof and Metal Siding Panels

Mc Cormick Lumber Co offers 200 squares of good tin roofing and 300 squares of good metal siding for sale at a low price. Contact Mc Cormick Lumber Co, 45 46.

McCormick Lumber Co

Four candidates pass tax collector exam in county race

Announcement states T M Greene L B Mason R M Montjoy and J H Wood passed the exam to qualify for the County Tax Commissioner race. Greene Mason Montjoy are Democrats while Wood is a Republican. Wood has not yet announced his intention to run.

T. M. Greene L. B. Mason R. M. Montjoy J. H. Wood Wood

Sharpsburg to Have Splendid Picture Show

W. B. Small and L. M. Redmond have leased a Sharpsburg building and will open a moving picture theatre on April 1. Both bring experience and promise varied, high quality programs for Bath County residents, earning public commendation in advance.

W. B. Small Table Theatre L. M. Redmond Sharpsburg Mr. Small Mr. Redmond Bath County Messrs. Small Redmond

Furnished office space for rent by Dr Weber’s former rooms

Vacant furnished office rooms now available from Dr Weber. Apply to Mrs E M Jordan. 42 tf.

Weber E. M. Jordan

Dr Clark Urges Citizenship at History Club

Dr. Clark pastor of the Methodist church in Mt Sterling spoke on Citizenship to the Woman’s History Club. He urged faithful jury service, tax support, law obedience, community improvement, daily Christian soldiering, and tolerance across party lines, concluding with a call to voters to choose the good citizen.

Clark Methodist Woman’s History Club Mt. Sterling

Second Hand Lumber Sale Offered By McCormick Lumber Co

Used lumber in good condition sold on distributary grounds at attractive prices. Visit McCormick Lumber Co located at 45 and 46 for available stock and details.

Lost gold wrist watch engraved W J T

Reward offered for return of a lost gold wrist watch engraved with W J T. Contact phone number 273 W 2 or return to The Advocate for printing.

Petition Filed for 250000 Bond Issue for Roads

A petition signed by over 200 land owners and the three County Commissioners asks County Judge Senff to call an election May 28 for a 250000 bond issue to fund road and bridge improvements. The plan would allocate federal 50 percent, state 25 percent, and county 25 percent, with asphalt likely, and state upkeep reducing county costs. The Advocate endorses the measure and urges broad voter support.

Senff Montgomery County Winchester

Near Tragedy Occurs Wells Shoots Skidmore

Billy Wells a prominent farmer shot at D. B. Skidmore Sunday night near Wells home on the Spencer pike. Five shots were fired with two taking effect one hip and one arm. The quarrel stemmed from Skidmore's attentions to Mrs. Wells who was in the car when the shooting occurred. Wells was arrested and released on $500 bond. Skidmore was returned to his home. injuries not serious.

Billy Wells D. B. Skidmore Spencer Pike Skidmore

City High School Notes on Activities and Events

YWCA girls hosted a hare and hound hunt with eight hares outrunning six hounds over five to six miles, a success prompting plans for more. A Classical Association meeting is set for April 1 in Richmond, Kentucky, with Latin instructor Mrs. Ben R Turner attending. The school displays a new purple and old gold banner for athletic games. The bi state Latin tournament will be held soon in Louisville with exams and attractions for Latin students.

Classical Association Richmond Ben R. Turner City Louisville

Uncle Milton Turley Dies After Stroke at 78

Milton Turley age 78 died yesterday at 10 30 AM at his nephew James Turley’s Locust street home after a severe stroke last Friday. Survived by sons Tom J D Turley of this city and George Turley of Stepstone. Funeral 2 30 PM today at the Turley residence with Rev Clyde Darsie. burial in Machpelah Cemetery.

Milton Turley James FE. Turley Locust Street Milton Tom J. D. Turley George Turley Stepstone Turley Clyde Darsie Machpelah Cemetery

Biggest line of Stetson Hats at The Walsh Co

The Walsh Co displays the largest assortment of Stetson hats with wide-brim styles and classic felt fedoras on sale. Shoppers browse leather bands and decorative trims as staff assist in selecting sizes and finishes.

Walsh Co

Land Rent Auction Near Howards Mill Sells 100 Acres

At the Courthouse door on Monday Rosa Lee Howard’s grass land of 100 acres near Howards Mill was rented to A. L. Tipton for 3.95 dollars per acre.

Howard Rosa Lee Howard A. L. Tipton

Wanted To Buy Second Hand Singer Sewing Machine

Mrs. Richard Wilson seeks a used Singer sewing machine. Call 348 W 1 for details.

Singer Richard Wilson

Pictures to be Taken of Mt. Sterling

Mr C O Roberts of the Rom mell Motion Picture Company Cincinnati will be in Mt Sterling Monday and Tuesday the 28th and 29th taking moving pictures to be shown at the local theatre. He will bring photographers and the latest cameras. Views will be taken at schools street scenes and public buildings. Come to town and get in the picture.

C. O. Roberts Rommell Motion Picture Company Cincinnati Mt. Sterling

Not to be Wrecked W C Clay Pivots McCormick Lumber Site

W C Clay plans to use the main building of the Old McBrayer Distillery now owned by McCormick Lumber as a storage facility for tobacco. The concrete floored building with a large grain bin is spared from demolition, a decision welcomed by residents hoping for a canning factory conversion.

W. C. Clay McCormick Lumber Company McBrayer

Easter Suit Tailoring by Louis Ute of The Walsh Co

Practical tailor Louis Ute of The Walsh Company offers measure taking for Easter outfits. Explore custom fittings and fabric options to ensure a well fitting suit for the holiday.

Louis Ute Walsh Co

Tobacco Market Closes Thursday

The last sale of the season will be held on the local brakes Thursday, with all houses selling and the weed disposed of even if sales run into Friday. Growers are urged to bring in remaining crop, as local houses faced losses but handled the crop well and offered top service.

Burley

For Sale Parks Strain Barred Rock Eggs

Eggs for hatching offered at $1.00 per setting by WM. D. Cravens R. R. No. 3. The listing notes a sale of Barred Rock eggs from the Parks strain with price per setting.

WM. D. Cravens R. R

Youth Arrested for Forged Checks in City

A young man identifying himself as Clarence Webb from Nicholas County passed several forged checks on local merchants yesterday. Chief of Police Tipton arrested him in front of the Table Theatre last night. the checks were covered by a family friend and the youth was released.

Clarence Webb Nicholas County Tipton Table Theatre

Missouri death notice of Harlan Wilson burial plans

A message reported the death of Mr. Harlan Wilson in Mountain View Missouri. The body would be sent to Kentucky for burial. He was the youngest child of Mrs. Louisa Wilson of this city, who lives with her daughter Mrs. Joe A Stephens on East Main Street.

Harlan Wilson Mountain View Kentucky Wilson Louisa Wilson Joe A. Stephens East Main Street

Wanted A few customers for fresh milk

A brief classified note seeking customers for fresh milk. Contact T. F. Triplett by phone at 899 for service details or delivery arrangements.

T. F. Triplett

Bootlegger Tipton Arrested in Prohibition Craze

Bootlegger Ben Tipton known as Bullifan was arrested in the city yesterday by Special Prohibition Officer Watkins on bootlegging charges. He allegedly sold moonshine near the cattle pens and resisted arrest before being subdued and jailed.

Ben Tipton Bullifan Prohibition Watkins Tipton

Winchester nurse Miss Overly Dies After Stroke

Miss Miley Howe Overly a trained nurse from Winchester died yesterday at her home following a paralytic stroke last fall. Born and raised in this city she leaves many relatives and friends. Her remains were taken to Ashland for interment.

Miley Howe Overly Winchester Miss Overly Ashland

Miss Frances Samuels Weds Durham Man in Kentucky Ceremony

Miss Frances Samuels daughter of County Attorney W. A. Samuels married E. J. Garrett of Durham North Carolina at her sister's home with Rev Clyde Darsie officiating. The couple left for Louisville then will settle in Durham after the tobacco season. Garrett is an auctioneer and head of E J Garrett Tobacco Co and comes from a wealthy family.

Frances Samuels W. A. Samuels T. Badger Robertson E. J. Garrett Durham N. C Clyde Darsie Christian Church Miss Samuels Kentucky Garrett E. J. Garrett Tobacco Co

Mc Cormick Lumber Co Low Price Distillery Property

Save money on building needs as Mc Cormick Lumber Co offers discounted materials. Contact them to send your team to the distillery property at 45 46 for more details.

McCormick Lumber Co

Bassett Resigns From Power Grocery for Sistrunk Move

Fred W. Bassett of this city resigns after twenty one years with Power Grocery Company Paris. He accepts a position with W. T. Sistrunk Company Lexington, praised as a popular salesman who will be a valuable asset to the Sistrunk firm.

Fred W. Bassett Power Grocery Company Paris Bassett W. T. Sistrunk Company Lexington Sistrunk Company

Uncle of Mrs. Mitchell killed in auto accident

Wm. G. Napier of Bourbon county was instantly killed when a car he rode in was struck by an L lines passenger train in Fayette county on Friday. Several other occupants were seriously injured. The funeral was held at Stanford Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell in attendance.

Wm. G. Napier Bourbon County Lewis Mitchell Fayette County Stanford Mitchell

McCormick Lumber Co Auctions Distillery Property

Lumber firm McCormick Lumber Co lists a Distillery property for sale with cheap pricing. Advertising notices emphasize available timber and site access at reduced rates.

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