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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
1
The three Mt Sterling tobacco warehouses closed for the season with total sales surpassing earlier forecasts. Farmers warehouse led with 4,298,785 pounds, Whitehall 8,133,780, and Roberson 1,127,245 pounds as the market ends and plans for a possible new house remain uncertain.
The upcoming amateur production features a stylish minuet closing the first act and promises a short lively show with attractive lines and exciting situations. Performance starts at 8 15 Tuesday April 1 with reserved seats on sale at Land and Priest's Saturday morning.
Mr John M Gatewood has secured a position as Field Manager for the Great Lakes and Big Four Oil Companies and has assumed duties in the Eastern Kentucky fields. He is regarded as a splendid and likable gentleman with many friends hoping he will succeed.
H W Senieur of Mt Sterling Ky reeled in over 3000 fish with a single rod during a three month stay at Daytona Beach. Observers praise the Casino pier as a major winter sports draw with generous bites for both young and old as fishing remains a popular daily pastime.
The body of Mrs. Sallie Neal died at Massie Hospital Paris was brought home and interred in Machpelah cemetery. She was sister to Mrs. Edith Cord of this city and visited Paris when illness struck. Rev. Clyde Darsie led grave services. Survivors include a son Roy Neal of Macon Georgia. Her death saddened many friends throughout the area.
The Tabb Theatre has leased the Liberty Theatre for a term of years and will take possession April 1. Both venues will be run by The Tabbe management with Wm. B. Small, popular manager of The Table, promising the newest and most popular films for patrons.
A campaign to collect used clothing for destitute populations in European countries excluding the Central Powers began Monday and runs through the week. City canvassers will visit neighborhoods and contributors are urged to leave articles at the Rest Rooms.
The Advocate want ads in Montgomery County are praised for fast results in selling, buying, trading, and locating services. Readers find them handy for unforeseen moves, job changes, or needing new housing, with affordability and wide reach highlighted.
Mr. Thomas Kennedy sells Mr. Sterling Laundry to J E Cook of Humbolt Tennessee who takes charge and will run the plant with his two sons. Cook comes highly recommended and promises the best service. Family will rent rooms in Johnson residence and arrive next week. Kennedy plans inactive business until fall.
Roland D. Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Henry, arrived on a ten day furlough from Camp Sherman Ohio where he is stationed awaiting discharge. He participated in major French battles last summer and was severely wounded by shrapnel but returned to the front before the armistice. He is warmly greeted by local friends and relatives.
The Novelty Store advertises a complete sale of fixtures cash register safe and stock. It emphasizes a genuine business dissolution with stock to be delivered after sale. Shoppers are urged to act and claim bargains before stock runs out.
Mr. James Guilfoile, employed at A. B. Setters’ stable, was thrown from a horse at the county jail corner this morning. He struck his head on the brick street and was rushed to St. Joseph’s hospital in Lexington in serious condition.
Gray Russell, recently in the U S Navy, is in town on furlough visiting his mother and relatives. He has spent most of the last two years overseas and was stationed in Ireland for about a year. He reports feeling well and looks in good health.
The Mt Sterling Garage lists this week sales including Ed Wright of Sharpsburg a 3 passenger 6 cylinder roadster and Gay Shourt of Sharpsburg a 6 cylinder touring car. The Buick is among the region’s most popular models.
The Majestic Road Show wowed Paris crowds at the Grand Opera House with a full program. Howard Preston the boy jazz, Musical Munroes, Nellie Sterling, Master Louis, Nat Ford, the Bennetts, Jimmie Beard, and Lasere & Lasere drew standing encores and universal praise for a clean entertaining performance.
A Japanese company rep visited the Associated Distillences plant near Mt Sterling to assess machinery for a possible dismantling and shipment to Japan. There is about 3100 barrels of whisky stored, with bottling at 50 barrels per day. The future use of the buildings is undecided as of now.
On March 29 Mt Sterling will host the Ninth District Convention of the Women’s Federated Clubs of Kentucky at the new Baptist Church. The one day meeting opens at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Lafon Riker state president among expected attendees. Mrs. Stanley Reed presides. speakers include Mrs. John G. South on Equal Rights and Miss Lida Hafford representing the Red Cross.
Pete Gibbs formerly of the county and longtime West Virginia resident died from injuries after a coal mine accident in Hansford West Virginia. His body arrived home Saturday and funeral services were held Sunday at Antioch Church with burial in Antioch cemetery. Survived by brother Thomas and sister Mrs Robert Lockridge of Fayette County. Gibbs was remembered as a good natured clever man and will be missed by friends and neighbors.
Call at the Rest Room to enroll as charter members of the Montgomery County Chapter of the American War Mothers. Enrollment expires April 1. Mothers whose children served in the recent war against Germany are eligible. Mrs. A. B. Oldham, County War Mother. Wash suits for boys at Walsh's.
Paris council members and local business leaders visited Paris to study Mt. Sterling streets for paving. The H. H. Pieper Co. stock trades at 50.00 par and will be delisted on April 1. C. M. Edwards resigns from his warehouse role at Walsh's Natherans Wardrobe Trunks.
Fire destroyed the colonial home of Mr and Mrs E P Woods in Lincoln county yesterday. Insurers covered only a portion of the loss, leaving a heavy financial burden for the Woods who are well known to local residents through visits to their daughter Mrs Grover C Anderson.
County Chairman W C Hamilton reports the Armenian and Syrian Relief campaign will end this week. The drive has raised $917.55 of a $2 440.00 quota, and Montgomery county pledges to meet its goal. Also notices a wanted baby’s high chair inquires at the office.
Jockey Hanly Ragan rode Featherwit to victory at Havana last week at 8 to 1. This marks his second win in recent weeks with the filly, continuing a hot stretch for the trainer and mount.
The piece argues that while elders resist change, youth readily learn new skills. It urges farmers to enroll their children in Boys' and Girls' Clubs, noting any club type teaches valuable, practical skills.
According to Rotterdam advices the German government will not sign any peace treaty that demands separation of what Germans consider purely German lands. This includes not just the left bank of the Rhine but also the Saar Valley and Danzig.
European Food Commissioner Herbert Hoover warns that lack of clothing in liberated European countries is as grave as food shortages, underscoring broader relief concerns beyond meals.
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