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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
1
A local notice declares that women may vote on the bond issue and urges universal turnout for the May 28 election. Citing Menefee county where women voted solidly, the piece argues Montgomery should cast a unanimous ballot in favor of the bond to advance regional progress.
City High School announces chapel exercises for the senior class on Wednesday June 1 at 10 o'clock featuring Bible reading by Lucille Bush and other program parts with student participants. The YWCA last Friday elected Hazel Sullivan president Blanche Clark vice president and Louise Crear secretary treasurer.
The item asks readers to vote YES in the Good Roads Section election this Saturday. The notice emphasizes support for road improvements and asks residents to participate in the local decision.
News arrives Sunday morning of the sudden death of Sir Knight J. D. Catlin of Marion Commandery No 24 Lebanon Kentucky He attended the conclave here last week as the guest of Mr and Mrs Lewis Mitchell and made many friends in this city who regret his passing.
Infant George Prather, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Prather, died in this city on Sunday May 22 at 8 P M at the grandparents home Mr and Mrs Lafe Risner. Funeral services by B W Trimble were held Monday afternoon in the burying ground atop a forested hill two miles west of Jeffersonville.
Mrs. Annie White wife of James White aged about 58 died at her home on the Maysville pike Sunday morning May 22 after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband two daughters two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM at the residence with burial in Crown Hill cemetery. She was a member of the Somerset Christian church and famed for a consecrated life.
The annual sale of cut flowers and plants will be held at the Woman's History Club Monday morning May 30. Orders for cut flowers accepted prior to Decoration Day for delivery Sunday or Monday.
Circuit Court Montgomery convened for the May term with Judge H R Prewitt presiding and W C Hamilton on duty. Juries attended as listed previously. Pieper case continued. Pieper returned to New York. Kidd case set for tomorrow needing a special judge. Trimble case next Monday with possible compromise.
Mrs Paul K McKenna fell from a chair while adjusting a window shade at her home. She suffered a deep gash in her back requiring several stitches and other injuries. She is resting comfortably today. Nominate your favorite today.
A letter from Mrs. Minnie L. Faulkner to the Menefee County Clerk describes a skeleton found on Clear Branch near Slade, with personal items including shirts, drawers, trousers, a wool hat, glasses, money, and a watch chain. The note notes possible age 50 to 60, two newspapers, and suggests the body may have been in the area for one to four years, with remains at Erwin & Co. in Slade and an inquest by Magistrate Profit.
The eighth grade graduation at County High School was held this afternoon in the chapel. Dr. M. Wv. Yeaman spoke for the Presbyterian church. Music by Mrs. S. F. Hamilton and Miss South preceded diplomas presented by Miss Marguerite Newmeyer to Eva Pasley Herman Ponder Linnie Hoskins Frank Hatie Elba West Gladys West Elizabeth Davis Bernie McCracken Caywood Wills Edna May Coburn Tussey Mildred B. Phipps Pearl Breeding Ruth Hall Sherman Steele and J. B. Garrison.
Mrs Edward Dunn, longtime clerk at Mt Sterling Grocery, has resigned and accepted a similar role with Cash Grocery Co. Her departure ends years of steady service and leadership in the store’s front-of-house operations.
Prospective candidates are urged to join a big prize race offering autos and cash prizes. Get on the candidate list, obtain receipts and supplies, solicit friends via talks or letters, and start campaigning to win. The first three subscriptions before June 4 earn three special ballots for 10 000 extra votes each. District No 1 continued on last page.
The Shale Rock Corporation starts grading the switch line near Ogg Station on the K and S A Railroad for a new shale plant costing about 750000. W O Foulk of Pittsburgh says stock will not be offered locally. The project promises a large Mt Sterling payroll and raises questions about housing workers and rail transport.
The Baccalaureate Sermon for City High School graduates will be preached Sunday evening May 29 at 7 30 by Rev W O Lappin of Morehead Normal School. Commencement exercises are set for Friday evening June 3 in the school auditorium with State Superintendent George Colvin to deliver the address. Grammar School exercises follow Friday evening June 10 at 8 o'clock. Seniors conduct chapel exercises Monday morning May 30.
Real estate agent T Foster Rogers reports the sale of a modern dwelling on Samuels avenue to George W. Anderson Jr of Beattyville Kentucky. Anderson plans to move with his family and reside about July 15.
Citizens face a May 28 election on a bond issue to fund paving main thoroughfares and improving county roads. Proponents argue the cost is small for big improvements and that a statewide leading highway system will result, urging public spirit and far sighted action to avoid mud and boost progress.
The Alumni Association of Montgomery County High School held a banquet with about forty guests. Pink and white decorations honored the Class of 1921. Hobart Grooms of the Class of 1920 served as toastmaster and toasts were offered by several alumni and professors. A musical program followed the meal.
The History Club rooms will host two meetings on Wednesday May 25 at 2 and 3 PM. Miss Pasheeva will organize a Sterling branch of the Non Partisan Nation League of Women Voters to explain its purpose and function. At 3 PM War Mothers and The Women’s Auxiliary of The American Legion plan Memorial Day arrangements.
The pupils of Mrs. Emilee H. Reid will present a recital at the Christian church Thursday evening May 26. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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