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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
4
Per Precinct and City Offices 7.50. Per County Offices 15.00. War State and District Offices 20.00. Per Cards per line 10. For all publications in the interest of individuals or expression of individual views per line. Obituaries per line.
The slate of Democratic candidates for the State Primary on Saturday August 6 1921 includes Henry S Caywood for Senator S B Lane for Representative H R Prewitt for Circuit Judge W C Hamilton for Commonwealths Attorney Miss Anise Hunt for Circuit Court Clerk E W Seuff for County Judge W A Samuels Henry Watson for County Attorney Sidney J Calk Chas E Duff for Sheriff Lindsay R Douglas W H Wright Stanley Brown for Tax Commissioner T M Greene R M Montjoy L B Mason for County Jailer James M Greer Charles B James Will S McCormick D D Salyer Wm F Stewart for Police Judge Ben R Turner R F Mastin C W Nesbitt
County voters face a May 28 election on a 250000 bond issue to fund roads and bridges. Supporters warn failure could leave main thoroughfares impassable while backers say the bond ensures progress like neighboring counties and relies on solid fiscal planning.
Donaldson revival led by Revs Shields Heath and James draws large crowds with three Sunday services planned and a dinner on the ground. Numerous local families attend as guests across several households including the Sheltons Roundtrees and Leggets, with visits by Rev Shields, Rev Heath, and others. Heath visits Winchester, Ky, for the day and returns.
The article recalls a May Day celebration with a grand dinner, May Queen Mary Jane Deatly, and a decorated procession. The High school staged The Fascinating Miss Fannie Brown for a full house, adding $33 to the school treasury. Also noted are local visits, tobacco and corn planting trends, road concerns, and upcoming travels of Miss Pink Ricketts and Miss Gala Chase.
Private sale ad describes a six room and bath residence on the west side of Samuels Avenue. It notes front and back porches, electric and gas lighting, hardwood floors downstairs, overall A-1 condition, a large lot with garden, and improvements including a garage and a chicken house.
Campaign urges voters to approve a road program offering improved hard surfaced streets at a fraction of cost. Voters will decide at the Saturday election with a simple yes or no vote on the proposal.
The Montgomery County Colored Training School will hold commencement exercises Wednesday evening at the High Street Christian church with principal Mrs. M. E. Graves delivering the address. The Junior Class hosted a faculty banquet for the seniors at Mrs. Lydia Brannon's home, inviting the public to attend.
A ladies exchange will be held at Trimble’s Grocery on Saturday morning May 28. The notice appears in The Advocate with printing reference 64-21.
Mrs. D. V. Williams of Route 6 Springfield says Cardus restored her strength after months of weak nerves headaches and insomnia. She reports improvement after starting Cardus and credits her husband and doctor for the treatment. Thousands of women have suffered as Mrs Williams.
T Foster Rogers and William Cravens report three successful spring property sales. Claude Dunavent on Clay street sold for 7785 dollars, Miller Hoffman on Samuels avenue sold for 7050 dollars, and Hunt Priest on Winn street sold for 4900 dollars. If you want to sell or buy contact T Foster Rogers the Real Estate Man.
A local message urges residents to approve a road resurfacing plan by voting yes. lawmakers claim the measure would fund street improvements while preserving property values. voter turnout and municipal impact are emphasized.
Citizens are urged to vote YES this Saturday in the Good Roads election. The notice emphasizes approving a road funding measure and directs voters to their polling places for the decision.
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