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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1921

Page

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Bath County Circuit Court Met Tuesday

Bath County Circuit Court met this week in Owingsville with Judge H. R. Prewitt presiding. The grand jury list includes Ed Hewitt as foreman and others. the petit jury features Enoch White Almanza Stone Ben Gillon M A Garner A J Blevins Thomas Conyers William Wills and many more named jurors.

Owingsville H. R. Prewitt Ed. Hewitt Arthur Copher John Collins Clell McCarty Ed. Myers W. G. Satterfield Wayne Williams Robert Myers Omar Rogers William Rogers William Jones Charles Atchison Ed. Wright Enoch White Almanza Stone Ben Gillon M. A. Garner A. J. Blevins Thomas Conyers William Wills L.W. Young Charles Bates Frank McNabb Ed. Carrington Dallas Gudgell Roe Hart N. H. Hornback David Stamper M. W. Fowler W. B. Kincaid Claude Karrick William Fox W. C. Dimmitt V. Johnson H. A. Lyter Henry Warner Charles Hurst

Richardson Bros and Cornwell advertise high grade beef and farm goods

Saturday at Richardson Bros and Cornwell advertises a selection of corn fed beef and country cured hams. It announces a trade only stock of the best year, various vegetables and fruits, and a fine grade flour priced at 4 dollars 60 cents per 100 pounds.

Turner Brother of Post Master Recovering After Cincinnati Surgery

Thomas Turner brother of Squire Turner and former city resident underwent a surgical operation at a Cincinnati hospital several days ago. His condition is reported as favorable and he is rapidly recovering.

Thomas Turner Squire Turner Cincinnati

The Ayres Company Opens New Store at National Hotel

The Ayres Company thanks friends and patrons for loyalty and invites continued trade at its new location in the old National Hotel building. It will continue selling the best and freshest fruits and vegetables at moderate prices. Come and see The Ayres Co.

National Hotel the Ayres CO

Noel Hodges Named Head Manager at Central Life

Noel Hodges has left Frankfort to assume head management of Central Life Insurance Company. Hodges is presented as a man of worth and welcomed by the community.

Noel Hodges Frankfort Central Life Insurance Company Mr. Hodges

Bemis tobacco setter for Ford runabout swap or sale

In first class condition a Bemis tobacco setter is offered for swap into a Ford runabout or would be sold outright. Contact Henry Judy at 674 and (59-21) for details.

Bemis Henry Judy

Community Service Movement Abandoned in Mt Sterling

A. R. Wellington of Community Service Incorporated announced the Mt Sterling effort will be discontinued due to lack of interest. He cited national demand and staff shortages as reasons, noting Louisville and other Kentucky cities seek help. Ralph W Hills, the local organizer, will depart soon and a Thursday meeting is cancelled.

Mt. Sterling Community Service. Incorporated A. R. Wellington Community Service, Incorporated H. A. Babb H. G. Hoffman Kentucky Ralph W. Hills

Sprained Ankle Delays Mrs May at Home

Mrs William May injures her ankle while avoiding a snake in her yard and remains confined to her home. Mrs John Speer is recovering from a recent operation at St Josephs Hospital Lexington and will return home next week. Mrs J B Riddle shows improvement after a serious illness.

William May John Speer St. Joseph's Hospital Lexington J. B. Riddle

Kennedy-Jones Co Moves to Baumont Hotel building

The Kennedy-Jones Company, new wholesale grocers, transfer from the Williams building on Bank Street to the Baumont Hotel building on East Main Street to gain more floor space for expanding business.

Kennedy-Jones Company Williams Bank Street Baumont East Main Street

Ponies for sale two of the county's pretty ponies

PONIES TI have for sale two of the prettiest ponies in the county two and three years old broke S. P. Greenwade phone No. 2.

S. P. Greenwade

W. C. T. U. Meeting With Miss Belle Crockett

The W. C. T. U. meets this afternoon at Miss Belle Crockett’s West Main Street home. Votes are being taken on subscriptions.

The Belle Crockett West Main Street

Advocate Campaign Offers Big Prizes to Nominees

The Advocate launches a city wide prize campaign offering a Ford Sedan, trips, phonographs, silverware, watches, kitchen cabinets and more. Any white person of good character can enter for free by submitting a nomination, with votes earned via subscriptions, ballots, or store items. Each active candidate wins a prize. the effort aims to boost circulation and advertising.

Advocate Sterling Advocate Office Brunswick Elgin McDougal Hoover Electric

Former Citizen May Be Honored by National Administration

Former Citizen Samuel Kash of Corbin and once of this city is listed in the National Administration slate for a prominent appointment. Kash, a noted lawyer in the Eleventh Congressional district and longtime Republican leader, has held responsible positions for 31 years. His friends here would be glad to see him honored for meritorious work.

Samuel Kash Corbin National Administration Kash

Carl J Wells Wilkerson Seeks Interior Exterior Decorating

Carl J Wells Wilkerson, aged 427, announces interest in painting papering or any inside or outside decorating work. He seeks opportunities to apply wall coverings or finishwork projects. He lists decorating as a primary skill and invites inquiries from potential clients or employers.

Carl J. Wells Wilkerson

Judge Rules Clerks Entitled to 5 Percent Fee on Licenses

Circuit Judge R L Stout ruled that county clerks may take 5 percent of motor vehicle license collections in addition to 30 cents per license. J B Nash of Franklin County and S H Lewis of Fayette County sued the State Tax Commission. If upheld, the ruling could reduce the road fund by about 75000 dollars. Attorney General Dawson will appeal to the Court of Appeals.

R. L. Stout J. B. Nash Franklin County H. Lewis Fayette State Tax Commission Charles I. Dawson Court of Appeals Stout

Campaign instructions and notices from the Strother area

A mix of notices includes a housing move from Strother flat to Rogers avenue, an advertisement selling broiled chickens by Mrs. A. Hart, a promise of a complete prize list next week, and campaign guidance directing nominations, subscriptions, votes, and communications to the Campaign Manager, care Advocates in Kentucky. Residents are invited to visit the office for campaign details and can write or call with questions.

Advocate Sterling

City Council Awards Street Paving Contract

At Tuesday night’s meeting the city awarded the concrete paving contract to Louis des Cognets Co. of Lexington for multiple streets at 3.86 dollars per square yard plus curb and gutter fees. Only R. E. Toms Construction Co. bid higher. Cash discounts and new building permits were noted as routine business before adjournment.

Louis Des Cognets Co Lexington Samuels Avenue Locust Street Wilson Alley Queen Street West Locust Street Richmond Street West High Street R. E. Toms Construction Co Mt. Sterling Tyler H. Clay McKee Bank Street Henry Stewart

Twelfth Child Born in Bath County Barn

Mr and Mrs John Manley of Bath county welcomed their twelfth child a girl born Monday May 2. The family’s home burned recently and they have been living in the barn where the birth occurred.

John Manley Bath County

Specials for Saturday May 7 at the fair

Sale items list includes 1 quart strawberry candy Kisses for 5e buy all you want for children. Toilet soap cake at 10¢ each regular price 5e. Limit of 12 cakes per person. Fair advertisement notes.

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Bath County Circuit Court Richardson Bros. & Cornwell the Ayres Company Ford Car C. Howell Talk OF Town Rere Ray O. K Lee Trimble Strother Rogers Avenue Hart Board of Supervisors W. W. Ginn Steve Pieratt W. T the Cash Grocery Store Court Street
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