Mt Sterling Hotel Fund Drive Reaches $102,900 Total
Citizens rally behind a new hotel project with Keltner and Craef leading the effort from Harrisburg. Campaigns raise 102,900 by noon with Captain Perry's team at 3,300 as part of a community push to spur improvements and better highways.
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Prewitt & Botts’ Hall
Mt. Sterling
Prewitt & Botts Hall
Frank Perry
Perry
T. B. Hill
C. K. Oldham
L. T. Chiles
R. T. Judy
Will of Mockabee Montjoy Probated in Montgomery Court
The will of Mockabee Montjoy was probated in Montgomery county before Judge E W Senff. He leaves his estate to his former wife Mrs Bertha Montjoy of Lexington. Mrs Montjoy declined administratrix appointment, asking M Montjoy be appointed. Montjoy execut ing bond of 2500 dollars.
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Mockabee Montjoy
Montgomery
E. W. Senff
Bertha Montjoy
Lexington
Twins and a boy born to local couples in March
Birth announcements record a March 27 birth of a 14 pound boy to W A Wells and wife at ip dudy, and a March 26 birth of twin boys weighing 8 pounds each to Marion Young and wife at Spencer as listed in The Advocate, twice weekly.
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W. A. Wells
Ip Dudy
Marion Young
Spencer
May Accepts Manager Post at Hibler Hotel Café
William May has accepted a position as manager of the Cafe and Soda Fountain at the Hibler Hotel in Hazard and has begun duties. Mrs May and baby daughter Geraldine will join him in about two weeks, leaving Mt. Sterling amid sincere regret from friends.
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William May
Hibler
Hazard
War Mothers and Auxiliary Meet at History Club
The War Mothers and the Women's Auxiliary to the American Legion will meet at the History Club rooms Wednesday at 2 40 PM. Full attendance is requested as important matters will be discussed.
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War Mothers
Women’s Auxiliary
American Legion
History Club
Contracts Suits To Be Filed Soon In Burley Co operative Case
The Burley Tobacco Growers' Co operative Association plans to file civil suits soon against members who violated contracts by selling 1921 crops over independent floors. Warehousemen involved in such sales face separate damages suits. Prepped papers await General Counsel Aaron Sapiro's approval as inquiries flood in about the new marketing system versus the old auction method.
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Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
Lexington
Aaron Sapiro
Association
Burley
California
Arizona
Connecticut
North Carolina
Wisconsin
New York
Hio
Indiana
West Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Field Service Division
Perdue barber brags on shampoo in town tale
A humorous verse from a Tennessee page notes a Perdue barber who touts shampoo to the town, causing dandruff jokes and a skiddoo ending. It mentions A J Livingston near Ashland City and a Tanlac boast, plus a light jab at a Ford and laundry bundles. A for sale line advertises pure bred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs from Mrs. J Will Barnes Route 1 with phone.
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Perdue
A. J. Livingston
Ashland City
Tennessee
Tanlac
Land & Priest
Plymouth Rock
J. Will Barnes
Hemorrhage Fatal To Wood Dudley
Charles Woodson Dudley, city editor of the Louisville Herald, died at his Louisville home from a hemorrhage. A Flemingsburg native with Mt. Sterling ties, he left a widow Emily Hendricks Amos, his parents, a sister Carrie Douglas Dudley in Chicago, and brothers Roy and Bruce. Burial planned in Flemingsburg.
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Charles Woodson Dudley
Louisville
Roy
Bruce Dudley
Flemingsburg
Drive for Jewish Relief Urges Last Week Contributions
The drive for Jewish Relief closes this week and all who have not contributed are urged to do so at once. S. M. Newmeyer, county chairman, has worked untiringly and says the county has not yet met the 1200 dollar quota but hopes to reach it by week’s end. He thanks many friends for their contributions aiding the county drive.
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S. M. Newmeyer
Mr. Newmeyer
Painting and Papering Offer From Wells Withertie and Sons
Wells Withertie and Sons advertise papering and painting services with assurance of a promised day arrival and invitation to call 427 for estimates and sample books.
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J. Wells Withertie and Sons
Ewes Drop Lambs As Sheriff Duff Reports Flock
High sheriff Charlie Duff reports 56 ewes with 99 lambs born since March 5. Fifty ewes produced the lambs. six ewes bore triplets. Of the 99 lambs, 93 are living and growing rapidly.
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Charlie Duff
Land Purchase Near Carmargo Pike Sees 41 Acre Transfers
Frank Amburgy buys 41 acres of improved land just back of the farm on the Carmargo pike from Mrs Mollie Bogie. Earlier F D Richardson sold 41 acres of unimproved land for 170 dollars per acre. Possession given at once.
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Frank Amburgy
Mollie Bogie
Carmargo Pike
F. D. Richardson
Rooms for Rent in West High Street
Calls to C. E. Evans on West High street for rooms to rent. Also note E. L. William improves after treatment in Martinsville and will be home early next week. Advertisement for Hole-Proof Hose in nude shade by The Walsh Co.
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C. E. Evans
West High Street
E. L. William
Martinsville
Ind
Walsh Co
Will Probated For Dora May Alfrey In Montgomery County
The will of Mrs. Dora May Alfrey was probated in Montgomery County Court before Judge E. W. Senff on Saturday. She left the blacksmith shop on Wilson Street to her husband I. H. Alfrey and the house and lot on West High Street with all personal property to her daughter Vivian Alfrey who is named executrix. The notice appears in a local advertisement by The Walsh Co.
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Dora May Alfrey
Montgomery County Court
E. W. Senff
Mrs Cord Taken to Lexington Hospital for Operation
Sunday Mrs R L Cord daughter of B F Herriott and wife was taken to a Lexington hospital and will be operated on.
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R. L. Cord
B. F. Herriott
Lexington
Robertson Family Moves to County Home on Spencer Pike
Mr and Mrs T Badger Robertson and their family relocate today to a new residence in the county along Spencer pike. The move involves packing and transportation of household goods.
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Mrs. T. Badger Robertson
The
County
Spencer Pike
DIES IN COUNTY Nathan Kratzer Dies at 41 in County
Nathan Kratzer about 41 died March 25 at his Spencer Pike home. He leaves a wife six children a mother five brothers and five sisters all in the county except two sisters in Missouri and Indiana. Funeral services led by Rev. B W Trimble were held at Antioch church Sunday afternoon.
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Nathan Kratzer
Spencer Pike
Clarence Royse
Missouri
Colby Haddix
Milan
Ind
B.W. Trimble
Antioch Church
Ladies Specialty Shoppe Offers Hemstitching Service
An advertisement states hemstitching available at Ladyes Specialty Shoppe for 8 cents per yard. The notice emphasizes pricing and in-store service.
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Ladyes
Death of Wilma Kash at age 12 in Ezel
Sunday notice reports the death of Wilma Kash daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Kash at their Ezel home after a typhoid illness. Funeral and burial services were held in Ezel today.
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Wilma Kash
W.S. Kash
Ezel
Georgetown High to Seek Bond Issue for New Building
L. J. Wesley superintendent of Georgetown High School met in the city with Prof. H. A. Babb to discuss placing a bond issue before residents. The aim is to fund an additional school building to meet Georgetown's needs.
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L. J. Wesley
Georgetown High School
H. A. Babb
Georgetown
Farm sale on Camargo pike yields 40 acres to Richardson
Mrs Mollie Bogie sold 40 acres of her Camargo pike farm one mile from the courthouse to F D Richardson for 200 dollars per acre. The unimproved land passed with immediate possession. Richardson plans improvements to create a leading county home. Lost white crocheted apron between Baptist parsonage and Rest Room. return to Mrs Olus Hamilton.
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Baptist
Olus Hamilton
Ice Cream Plant Brings Jersey Cream to Mt Sterling
Henry and Crouch install a modern ice cream plant on East High Street to supply Mt Sterling and nearby towns with cream from purebred Jersey cows. The two businessmen are described as energetic and enterprising, expected to prosper.
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Henry & Crouch
East High
Mt.Sterling
Jersey
Henry and
Crouch
Brother of Local Man Succumbs in Bourbon
Richard Boardman, brother of John W. Boardman of this city, died near Little Rock in Bourbon county last Friday after a lingering paralysis. He leaves wife, five children, two sisters Mrs. P. L. McClure of Plum Lick and Mrs. Hirma Ewing of Carlisle, and two brothers J. Elmer Boardman of Little Rock and John W. Boardman of this city. The community extends sympathy. Nude shade for women. Hose in Hole-Proof. Pure thread silk.
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Richard Boardman
John W. Boardman
Little Rock
Bourbon County
P. L. McClure
Plum Lick
Hirma Ewing
Carlisle
J. Elmer Boardman
Boardman
Wells Wilkerson and Sons Papering and Painting Ad
J Wells Wilkerson and Sons advertise papering and painting with phones to call 427 and a motto promising satisfactory work. They ask customers to request sample books and note that prices are reasonable and all work is done in house.
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J. Wells Wilkerson and Sons
McCormick Lumber Mills Sold. Flynn Family May Return
The McCormick Lumber Mills at Cynthiana sold and Ewing Flynn, long linked with the business, may move his family back to Mt. Sterling to start anew. The community hopes for their return and renewed enterprise.
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McCormick Lumber
Cynthiana
Ewing Flynn
Warehouse Closes After Season Tobacco Delivery
The local loose leaf house closed Saturday for the season after receiving about 5,000,000 pounds of tobacco and advancing roughly $7.46 per unit. A further payment is expected within a few weeks. BUFF Orpington Eggs for sale. Mrs. Jesse Flora, phone 272.
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Loose Leaf
Jesse Flora
Local Hospital Updates on Multiple Patients
Mary Chiles Hospital Carl Fallen of Neola was admitted Saturday for treatment. S. W. Gaitskill's condition remains about the same. Shelby Murphy is somewhat better after a serious operation. Dr. Lockhart's condition is about the same. Floyd Stamper continues to improve.
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Carl Fallen
Neola
S. W. Gaitskill
Shelby Murphy
Dr. Lockhart
Floyd Stamper
Fresh milk for sale at 30c a gallon delivered
Mrs Davis Tur ley advertises fresh milk delivery at 30 cents per gallon. Call 908 W for service.
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Davis Turley
Ill Sanford Allen Among Sharpsburg Allens
Sanford Allen, kin of the notable Allen family of Sharpsburg, is seriously ill at his home in Millersburg.
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Sanford Allen
Allens
Sharpsburg
Millersburg
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Chamber of Commerce
H. G. Hoffman
Hoffman
Coleman's. Insurance Agency
Rogers Building
the Advocate
Atta Boy
Lizzie
Linsie
Dudley
Lexington Hospital
Bourbon
Mary Chiles Hospital
West Main Street
Mrs
Ovie Senieur
William Cravens
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