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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1922

Page

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Maysville Narrowly BeatsMt Sterling in Blue Grass League

Maysville defeats Mt Sterling 6 to 2 at Fair Grounds Park on Sunday in a pitchers duel that broke open in the sixth inning. Townsend relieved Warren after four straight hits produced four runs as Einemann held Mt Sterling to six hits. Key plays featured Ellis, Day and Class with solid defense and Bilis involved in two of Mt Sterling’s three double plays.

Maysville Fair Grounds Park Warren Townsend Sterling Ellis Einemann Mt. Sterling Day Bilis AB. R. H. PO A. E. Fortner Connolly E Kresser Dresel Bosken Woods Lee Blake Lackey Cluss Wood Einnemann Margerum Caldwell

Sunday Baseball Scores From Nearby Games

Aris defeats Cynthiana 10 to 4 as six runs come in the ninth inning. Lexington shuts out Winchester 5 to 0 with Munhollen pitching. Cynthiana visits Thursday as Harrison county hopes to end a skid. Mt Sterling expects Townsend on the mound for a sharp show. Now is Straw Hat time with Knox or Hopkins The Walsh Co. Incorporated.

Aris Cynthiana Lexington Winchester Munhollen Harrison County Townsend Mt. Sterling Knox Or Hopkins The Walsh Co., Incorporated Knox Hopkins

Real estate sale on Holt Avenue finalized for James Robinson

F. D. Richardson, agent, sold a house and lot on Holt Avenue from Clay Miller to James Robinson for 2635 dollars. Possession is set for May 15.

F. D. Richardson Clay Miller Holt Avenue James Robinson

B Frank Perry Is Chosen President Of Exchange Bank Head

At a May meeting of Exchange Bank of Kentucky directors B Frank Perry was elected president replacing M A Prewitt. J Dawson Brother becomes cashier with a slate of directors including B Frank Perry B W Senff E L William Thomas Kennedy and W K Prewitt. Also announced Walsh Co sells Knox and Hopkins straw hats starting tomorrow.

Exchange Bank of Kentucky B. Frank Perry J. Dawson Brother B. W. Senff E. L. William Thomas Kennedy W. K. Prewitt Perry M. A. Prewitt Mr. Brother Mr. Perry Brother

County High School Commencement Calendar Highlights

The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev. C. A. Ray on May 21 at the Christian church. Class day is May 23 at 10 AM in the High School auditorium. The tenth annual commencement is May 23 at 8 PM with Dr. A. W. Fortune. An annual banquet occurs May 19 at the school. Rural eighth grade commencement is May 31 at 2:30 PM with Rev. Olaf Hamilton.

C. A. Ray Presbyterian Church Christian Church A. W. Fortune Olaf Hamilton The Baptist Church

Ice distribution to Mt Sterling by Crystalizers Cold Storage

Mr. Sterling Storage and Commission Company will become distributor of Crystalizers ice processed at Ashland. Ice will be shipped in refrigerator cars, unloaded into a sanitary freezer, and distributed by experienced personnel under strict sanitary methods. Also sale of women's heavy silk hose at discount by The Walsh Co. Inc.

P. Greenwade Mr. Sterling Storage and Commission Company Crystalizers Cold Storage Company Ashland Walsh Co., Inc The

New Auto Agency Opens After Selecting Cleveland Six

Samuel L. Taylor, after visiting Chicago and Cincinnati and reviewing many makes, chose a Cleveland six cylinder coupe for personal use and later secured the Cleveland agency in the county. He will open a service station offering real service. Watch for opening time and location in The Advocate.

Samuel L. Taylor Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Taylor

Executor's Notice for John W. Wilson Claims

Public notice from executor B. Frank Perry requests all known claims against the late John W. Wilson be filed promptly after proper proof.

John W. Wilson B. Frank Perry

Third Payment To Be Made To Pool Growers

The Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association plans a May 20 third payment to members, likely the final one, funded by selling re dried holdings. Government reports and crop size point to favorable results, with 1 256 new contract signers since March 1 across Kentucky Ohio Indiana and West Virginia. Secretary Earley prepares 75 000 checks for landlords tenants banks and growers with signatures aided by a signing machine.

Burley Tobacco Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association James C. Stone Stone Denmark Copenhagen Barley Association Kentucky Ohio Indiana West Virginia Field Service Division William Collins Collins H. Lee Barley Wek Earley

Local High School baseball team routs Lexington team 16 to 9

Wet field and fast play marked Friday afternoon action as the local high school defeated Lexington High 16 to 9. The win shows the team can beat the best, with confidence rising for upcoming games. Court Day noted with Mt. Sterling stock market reservations for cattle and sheep.

Fair Grounds Park Lexington

Builders Rent East Main Street Factory for Mattresses

H B Carter and A H Gross rent a large brick building on East Main Street from Miss Hattie William to manufacture mattresses.

H. B. Carter A. H. Gross

Make Your Backyards Look Like Your Front Yards

A home improvement style guide urges homeowners to harmonize outdoor spaces by mirroring the design motifs, plant choices, and textures of front yards in the rear gardens for cohesive curb appeal.

Consecrated Life Comes To End

Mrs Ellen Gallagher aged 65 wife of Mike Gallagher died at her Winn Street home this morning after a pneumonia illness. Devout Catholic and regular church attendee she was praised as a noble neighbor wife and sister. Surviving are three brothers Henry Frank and Mike Maher and two sisters Mrs Bud McCracken and Mrs Hugh Highland. Funeral at St Patrick's Church Thursday at 9 with Father E J Corby officiating and burial in St Thomas Cemetery.

Ellen Gallagher Mike Gallagher Winn Street Henry Maher Frank Maher Lexington Mike Maher Covington Bud McCracken Hugh Highland Carlisle St. Patrick’s Church E. J. Corby St. Thomas Cemetery

Missing Word Page offers $50 in weekly prizes

An advocate announces a thirteen week Missing Word Page with weekly advertisements omitting a word. Readers submit written answers for cash prizes including 25, 10, 5, and ten 1 dollar awards. No staff can participate. Also offered is cottage cheese for sale at 20 cents per pint and cream at 25 cents per pint, call 899.

World War Hero Arthur Pierce Dies at 24

Arthur Pierce, a World War II era hero, died after a long illness at his Harrison avenue home. He served two years in the army with eight months in France, endured multiple battles, and was wounded four times including a severe Marne gas attack. He is survived by two county sisters. Funeral at Antioch with Montgomery Post, American Legion honors. Commander C T Coleman led services.

Arthur Pierce Harrison Avenue Young Pierce France Marne Antioch Montgomery Post, American Legion C. T. Coleman Lewis Killpatrick

Sale of Jerseys by Hill and Maze Raises Strong Bids

T. B. Hill and George Maze sold thirty four head of Tennessee Jersey cattle on Saturday. Sixteen springers brought $23 to $55 per head while cows fresh with calf by side sold from $50 to $77. The crowd was good and bidding for fresh cows was lively.

T. B. Hill George Maze

Furnished rooms for rent on East High Street

Call at 21 East High Street or phone 909 to inquire about furnished rooms for rent.

High Street

Gate City Inn Proposed for Mt. Sterling Hotel

Many homes are considered for Mt. Sterling's new hotel project with The Gate City Inn among the latest candidates. Community interest grows as developers evaluate site suitability and potential impact on local economy.

Mt. Sterling The Gate City Ing

End of Long Suffering for Coleman B. Reid

Coleman B. Reid, 68, died at his Richmond Avenue home after a two year tuberculosis illness. He previously ran a flour mill at Stepstone and was known as an upright, helpful man. Funeral planned for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Clyde Darsie presiding. burial in Machpelah cemetery. Survived by one sister Mrs. Susie J. Stone. wife predeceased him four years ago.

Coleman B. Reid Richmond Avenue Reid Stepstone Clyde Darsie The Christian Church Machpelah Cemetery Susie JB. Stone Berry

Lost tire and rim on Levee or Kidd Ville Pike

Lost Sunday a 33x4 Silvertown Goodrich tire and rim on Levee or Kiddville Pike. Reward offered by L. P. Keith of Clay City Kentucky.

Kiddville Pike New Silvertown Goodrich Tire and Rim L. P. Keith Clay City

Great Day With Local Churches Record Attendance

Sunday schools across the city and county held Go-To-Sunday-School Day with high turnout. Mt Sterling Christian Church reported 702 attendees, Presbyterian 227, Baptist 231, and Methodist 355. other totals could not be obtained.

Mt. Sterling Christian Church Presbyterian The Baptist Methodist

Cream separator wanted by local buyer

Wanted for purchase a good cream separator. Contact E. H. Mos at phone 894. (59-tf)

E. H. Mos

Obituary: Mrs Hiram Daley of Flemingsburg Dies at 74

Mrs Hiram Daley aged 74 wife of the Flemingsburg Times Democrat editor died after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church South conducted by Rev P F Adams and she was buried Monday afternoon. She was the daughter of the late Judge W O Phillips of Mason county. She is survived by her husband and two children Charles P Daley of Rowan county and Mrs Elizabeth D Wood of Flemingsburg.

Hiram Daley Flemingsburg

Lexington man buys Ryan Cafe on South Maysville Street

Edward Doyle of Lexington closed a deal last week with William Ryan of this city to purchase Ryan Cafe on South Maysville street. Doyle is well known to many citizens and comes highly recommended to Mr. Sterling.

Edward Doyle Lexington William Ryan Ryan Maysville Street Doyle Sterling

Montgomery County Fair Opens July 19

The Montgomery County Fair will open its annual meeting July 19 and run for four days with stock reservations already under way. Stock will travel to Ashland from July 10 for six days, then to Mt Sterling for four days, and to Henderson for six days. Secretaries and managers expect fast runners and a strong floral hall showing plus top music. The Walsh Co. advertises silk hose on sale for a few days.

Montgomery County Ashland Mt Sterling Henderson Mt. Sterling Wilkerson

Pupil Piano Recital Draws Large Baptist Church Audience

Miss Minnie Graves led a Friday night recital in the Sunday School rooms of the Baptist church. A large crowd enjoyed a spring floral decorated auditorium and a program where each pupil showed careful training. Featured performers included Mary Bridgforth Catherine Redmond Winifred Wilson Margaret Wilson Vestal Mackie Elizabeth Prewitt Virginia Ayres Mary B. Anderson Lucille Anderson Marene Cockrell Ada McKee Helen Redmond Mary Ellen Byrd Elizabeth Collier Rose Punch Edna Dee Owings Mary Morris Susan Gatewood Elizabeth Bogie Margaret Guthrie and Genieve Settles.

Minnie Graves the Baptist Church Mary Bridgforth Catherine Redmond Winifred Wilson Margaret Wilson Vestal Mackie Elizabeth Prewitt Virginia Ayres Mary B

Flying visit of former Baptist pastor Bomar

Dr. E. E. Bomar of South Carolina, former pastor of the local Baptist church, was in town last week between trains on his way to Lexington. He preached at the First Baptist Church last Sunday and shared a message of love during brief calls.

E. E. Bomar South Carolina Lexington First Baptist Church

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Syva Weetiacees Sid's Ho Paehass Cynthiana Winchester B. Frank Knox and Hopkins County High School ICE Distributors Advocate For Printing Mt. Sterling Stock Yards Mt. Sterling May Market Jersey H. B. Rin- Go Daley Rynn Cafe Coleman’s Insurance Agency Rogers Building
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