Winchester Pike Contract Let In Montgomery County
The State Highway Commission let the four and a half mile Winchester pike project from city limits to the Clark county line to O P Raymond Construction of Cynthiana for 141 300 in reinforced concrete. Bids ranged to 217 000 with rock asphalt at 153 580. Officials praise Joel S Boggs H Green Garrett and Roy G Kern for securing funds and support. The project should start within 30 days and finish before cold weather.
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State Highway Commission
Frankfort
Winchester
Montgomery County
Joel S. Boggs
H. Green Garrett
Roy G. Kern
Maysville Meets Mt Sterling In Blue Grass League Clash
Mt Sterling faces Maysville Sunday at 3 pm at Fair Grounds Park in the Blue Grass League. Charles Warren on the mound for Mt Sterling with Lackey catching. new infield adds Shot Johnson Albert Woods and Pea nut Sassin. Local fans expect a win and revenge after Paris loss. standings show Maysville undefeated while Mt Sterling fights to climb.
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Fair Grounds
Mt. Sterling
Maysville
Mason County
Charles Warren
Louisville
Lackey
Fire destroys Robertson barn and farm equipment near Bethel
A tobacco and stock barn owned by T B Robertson near Bethel measuring 55 by 105 feet burned Wednesday morning between 5 and 6. Four work mules, gears, harness and farming implements were lost. Estimated damage is $5,000 with $2,500 in insurance. Call Mrs Ray Moss for fresh Jersey butter, phone 659 W-l.
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T. 8
Robertson
Bethel
Ray Moss
Jersey
W-l
Burley Tobacco Growers Set $9 Million May 20 Distribution
Growers in Kentucky Indiana and Ohio members of the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association will receive a second payment of about 9 million dollars on May 20 for tobacco delivered to association receiving plants. The delivery method varies by district with checks mailed to district directors who will announce times locally. Directors assure members will get more net money per pound than nonmembers plus warehouse expenses payment due by June 16. A new membership drive will begin May 20 and continue through the next week, with Clifton Rodes reporting favorable results in West Virginia and Tennessee to be visited.
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Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Association
Burley
Clifton Rodes
West Virginia
Tennessee
Jurors Drawn For Montgomery May Term Grand And Petit
The Montgomery circuit court selects jurors for the May term. Grand jurors include John Frazier Jennie Thomson Roy Morris Halley Gillaspie E E Jones W F Horton Alonzo May F D Richardson J K Whitt Willie Henry Charles West Mason Young Jeff Cooper P Bean J B Riddle Clyde Hoskins T J Douglas Lud Witt J P Highland Walter Quisenberry Matt Ford James Welch C C Chenault and Mrs J W Jones. Petit jurors listed include J P Hardin A F Wyatt F M Fortune W K Wells B M Goodan F E Dean Mrs D C Fox and many others.
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John 8. Frazier
Jennie Thomson
Roy Morris
Halley Gillaspie
E. E. Jones
W. F. Horton
Alonzo May
F. D. Richardson
J. K. Whitt
Willie Henry
Charles West
Mason Young
Jeff Cooper
P. Bean
J. B. Riddle
Clyde Hoskins
T. J. Douglas
Lud Witt
J. P. Highland
Walter Quisenberry
Matt Ford
James Welch
C. C
W. F. Chapple
J. W. Baker
J. W. Barnes
L. T. Wills
Leslie Hendrix
Buford Welch
C. B. Stephens
Willard McGuire
Isom Osborn
R. M. Trimble
W. H. Strossman
C. B. Hainline
John King
Lester Lee
W. D. Henry
Harry F. Howell
B. Carrington
J. F. Mark
George Coleman
T. M. Perry
Charles. Barpard
Milton Kincaid
John L. Coleman
W. E. Farris
Cockrell Purchases Old Home Place Near City
M O Cockrell buys the Sandersons old home outside city limits for 40000 dollars. The 150 acre property includes a two story brick residence. Possession is set for July 1 when the Cockrell family will move in. The tract is among the most desirable in the area and valued at the price.
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M. O. Cockrell
O. S. Sanderson
Marriage of Morgan Finch and Callie Eu son at Bethel
Bethel residents Morgan Finch and Miss Callie Eu son were married at noon today in a ceremony conducted by Judge FB. W. Seng. The couple were well known and popular in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Finch
Callie Euson
Bethel
FB. W. Seng
Montgomery Bank To Install A Radiophone
The Montgomery National Bank will install a large radio phone within weeks and will directly contact the Louisville broadcasting station being installed by the Courier Journal and Times. Daily stock reports and live news will be received instantly, keeping the bank in near real time touch with the outside world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery National Bank
Couier-Journal and Times
Louisville
Cornwell's Grocery Ad Promises Fresh Produce and Meats
Friday and Saturday sale at Cornwell's Grocery offers choice corn fed pork and beef, home killed beef, veal, lamb fries and brains, poultry, canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables including strawberries. Prices advertised as right at the bottom.
Death of Mrs. Frank Pickrell in San Diego
Mrs. John S. Wilson received word on Wednesday that Mrs. Frank Pickrell formerly of this city died in San Diego California. She leaves her husband and two children. She was formerly Miss Nettie Brawner and had many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Wilson
Frank Pickrell
San Diego
Cal
Flat For Rent With All Conveniences
Renting for May 15 possession. Mrs. J. F. Heinrich offers a flat with all conveniences and provides contact by phone 237.
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J. F. Heinrich
Hospital Patients Improve in Local Notes
Mary Chiles Hospital reports W. Gaitskill improving. Mrs. B. F. Holden leaves hospital very much improved. Five year old Miss Lillie Gilkerson departs for Morehead home still improved. Other patients Mrs. Hall Mrs. Robertson Mr. Murphy Clay Couchman and Johnnie Conkwright show progress.
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W. Gaitskill
B. F. Holden
Lillie Gilkerson
Morehead
Mrs. Hall
Robertson
Mr. Murphy
Clay Couchman
Johnnie Conkwright
George Maze Injured in Winchester Montady Horse Fall
George Maze sustained a painful injury when a horse he rode fell, his right leg bearing the weight. Despite the accident he is able to be out today. Advertisement notes 50-pound cans of lard for $6.50 from Ayres & Co.
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George Maze
Winchester Mondaly
Mr. Maze
Ayres & Co
Site Selected For New Hotel On Maysville Corner
The directors chose the corner lot of Maysville and High streets for the new hotel. Owners C. G. Thompson and Mrs. George E. Coleman sold for 17000 dollars, 16500 cash and 500 in stock. The property includes a two story brick residence and a stable. The company rejected a 3500 offer for unused lot portions and aims to finalize plans and bids within sixty days.
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C. G. Thompson
George E. Coleman
Maysville and
High Street
Maysville Street
Patsy McNamara
West Main Street
Auto top repairs at moderate prices by Madison V Leach
Auto top repair service advertised by Madison V Leach located on Maysville Street near the C and O Depot offering moderate prices.
City Council Approves Permits and West High Street Plan
The city council met at city hall on Tuesday with Mayor McKee and seven members present. Routine business was handled and several building permits were granted. A resolution was adopted to improve West High Street.
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McKee
West High Street
Lexington High Here Tomorrow in Battle with Mt Sterling
The Lexington senior high baseball team meets Mt Sterling high at Fair Grounds Park Friday at 3 30 in a top state rivalry. Davis starts for Mt Sterling and is expected to keep Lexington guessing. A large crowd is anticipated as the season’s best match unfolds.
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Lexington Senior High
Mt. Sterling High School
Fair Grounds Park
Davis
Mr. Sterling
Lexington
Montgomery County Colored Fair Dates Set for Aug 2–5 1922
The Montgomery County Colored Fair Association announces the fair dates for August 2 through 5 1922. President P L Hensley and Secretary James Mitchell sign the notice.
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Montgomery County Colored Fair Association
P. L. Hensley
James Mitchell
Real Estate Firm Formed By Williams And Scott In Local Bank Building
Squire N Williams and Ben H Scott form a real estate partnership with offices in the Traders National Bank building. Williams, a new city resident and lawyer, is praised as a former Menefee county businessman and popular newcomer. Scott, a World War veteran, previously managed Oil Products Company and ran for sheriff on the soldiers' ticket. Both men are described as capable and confident in their venture.
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Squire N. Williams
Ben H. Scott
Traders National Bank
Squire Williams
Menefee County
Mr. Scott
Ice Sale Ad at Corner Bank and Locust Streets
Ice priced at 65 cents per hundredweight available at the corner of Bank and Locust streets. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. under G. E. Busby.
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Locust Streets
G. E. Busby
Former Local Girl Weds Texas Man
Miss Mary Elizabeth Bassett daughter of J E Ned Bassett formerly of this city now of Dallas Texas married Madi son B Adams at the First Baptist church in Dallas on Wednesday evening April 26 Rev George W Truett officiating Bassett a Dallas contralto soloist for two years prior to joining the Gaston avenue Baptist church choir Adams a Dallas insurance man The quiet ceremony due to the bride father’s illness was held in the church study with relatives and close friends They will reside in the Belmont addition to Dallas Mrs Adams is a niece of F W Bassett formerly of this city now in Lexington
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Mary Elizabeth Bassett
J. E
Ned) Bassett
Dallas
Texas
Madison B. Adams
First Baptist Church
George W. Truett
Bassett
Gaston Avenue Baptist Church
Adams
Carriage Repairing Advertisement in Madison
Madison traveler Mrs. Leach offers paint and repair services for buggies with rubber tires and wheel work. Blacksmithing available at 8 Maysville street near the C O depot with moderate prices.
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Madison V. Leach
Maysville Street
Woman editor named to Kentucky Kernel top post
Irene McNamara daughter of Patsy McNamara of this city has been elected editor in chief of the Kentucky Kernel the official publication of the University of Kentucky She is promoted from managing editor a first for any woman and supporters predict a brilliant journalistic career.
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Irene McNamara
Patsy McNamara
Kentucky Kernel
University of Kentucky
Notice for Watson Lodge Odd Fellows May 7 Service
Members of Watson Lodge No 82 are ordered to attend a Sunday evening service at First Baptist Church with Rev Olas Hamilton preaching. The notice is signed by J W Groves secretary of the lodge.
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First Baptist Church
Olas Hamilton
Watson Lodge
O. BP
J. W. Groves
Little Willie
Mother
Willie
Go To Sunday School May 7 Observed State Rally
Mt Sterling churches unite for the Go-to-Sunday-School Day on May 7. A Saturday parade of Sunday School forces led by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts forms at 1 PM on Winn and Maysville streets, with free auto rides for those needing transport to their chosen Sunday School.
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Mt. Sterling
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Winn
Maysville
For Rent Two Furnished Rooms and Kitchenette
Two furnished rooms and kitchenette available for rent. Apply to Mrs. Jennie Thomas. (57-21).
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Jennie Thomas
Circus Day Arrives as Campbell Bailey Circus Tours Mt Sterling
The Campbell Bailey Hutchinson Combined Circus and Wild West leads a two day Mt Sterling visit with a daytime parade at noon and performances at 2 and 8 p m. The show arrives daybreak Sunday May 28 and will spend the day in the city with early doors.
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Campbell-Bailey-Hutchinson
Circus
Wild West
Mt. Sterling
Our City
Ayres Company Announces Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The Ayres Company offers Tennessee strawberries, large firm tomatoes, fancy head and curry lettuce, cucumbers, spring onions, bananas, oranges, grapefruit and lemons. Visit at the National Hotel Building for best goods at reasonable prices.
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Tennessee
the Ayres Company
National Hotel Building
Walters Alleged Moonshiner Captured in Fleming County
Kerney Walters alleged owner of the still seized on Sand Mountain last week was arrested Tuesday night at Rin go's Mills Fleming county by Sheriff Charles Duff Deputy Sheriff Beall Had den and a Fleming deputy. He fled across fields but became entangled in underbrush and was captured. Walters is jailed to await trial.
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Kerney Walters
Sand Mountain
Ringo’s Mills
Fleming County
Charles Duff
Beall Hadden
Walters
Barber George Turner Resigns to Join Earl Rculphis
George B. Turner a leading city barber signs his position at Earl Rculphis and accepts a new post. Details of the transfer remain sparse but his departure marks a notable change in local barbering circles.
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George B. Turner
Earl Rculphis
Wool Market Ad Signed by John M. McDonald
A period classified note offers to pay good prices for wool material. It bears the signature of John M. McDonald and invites wool sellers to bring their stock to market.
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John M. McDonald
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Paris
Bourbon County
Townsend and
Fugate
Cynthiana
Montgomery
Old Home Place
The
Advocate For Printing
Montgomery Bank
Cornwell’s Grocery
Mary Chiles Hospital
S. Maysville Street
C. & O. Depot
Traders National Bank Building
Phore
Lexington High
New Real Estate Firm
Rebekahs
the Advocate
Moonshiner
Manley Barber Shop
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