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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
5
Rates listed for political announcements in precincts and city offices. The document notes a base charge of seven dollars fifty cents per item and applies to county offices and other related publications.
Announcement lists nominees for several offices including Henry Caywood for Senator S B Lane for Representative H R Prewitt for Circuit Judge W C Hamilton for Commonwealths Attorney Miss Anie Hunt for Circuit Court Clerk E W Seuff for County Judge Sidney J Calk Chas E Duff for County Clerk Lindsay R Douglas W H Wright Stanley Brown for Tax Commissioner T M Greene R M Montjoy L B Mason James M Greer Charles B James Will S McCormick D D Salyer Wm F Stewart for Sheriff Police Judge Ben R Turner R F Mastin C W Nesbitt names authored by Democratic committee for a State Primary on Saturday August 6 1921.
The piece urges a yes vote on a bond issue for hard surfaced roads in Montgomery County. It warns that a no vote could leave the county on dirt roads and risk being excluded from future routes, stressing public faith in voters to approve the bond Saturday.
The letter argues a $250000 bond for hard surface roads will be funded by county state and federal shares, leaving county funds for other roads. It claims maintenance will shift to the state over time and urges voters to back the measure on Saturday.
The piece argues voters should weigh the Winchester pike project with a per person cost under 25 cents annually until bonds mature. It claims eggs per year could cover the price and notes upkeep falls to the state.
The Camargo school ended for the year on May 20 with closing exercises praised as the best yet. A high school play The Fascinating Fannie Brown was staged the night before. Local residents report improved health for Miss Nettie Chase and Miss Gala Chase, and Mr. Joe Trimble also shows improvement. Several entries cover social visits, journeys, and community happenings including bond debates, marriages, job changes, and travel notes across Bath and surrounding counties.
Rain Saturday afternoon halted farmers plowing. Local residents frequent visits include Lud Witt tobacco setup Nancy Johnson from Fayette with Mahala Douglas. The Barnett whitewashing finished and others hosted at West and Riessinger households. alumni banquet at Montgomery County High noted.
Mrs O S Kashen visits sister Mrs Laura Kash this week. Dr A W Jones attended Knights Templar meeting at Mt Sterny last week. Wm T Jones and family of Cynthiana attend funeral of John W Darnell Saturday. Miss Marene Denton and Ide Roser of Lexington visit Mr and Mrs A N Denton Thursday. Mrs J J Nesbitt returns from visit to daughter Mrs Wilson Strader at Lexington. Mrs Laura Kash returns from week with daughter Mrs Chas Warren at Ashland. Names listed: Jas King Henry Watson Patterson Bridges White Hunt from Mt Sterling attend court Friday. Mrs L E Weddle and Edgar Rolph visit relatives near Wy mong and Owingsville. Mrs David Stamper Led Seena visits daughter.
The body of John Holbrook, a Magoffin county native and son of Leander and Margaret Holbrook, arrived at Seitz from France. He enlisted after the war began and fell in battle in France before the armistice. His comrades recall his calm in combat and his final words to his chum. His casket was shrouded in an army blanket bearing his name and number.
Private sale of a six room two story residence on the west side of Samuels Avenue. Features include front and back porches, hardwood floors, garage, chicken house, garden, and updated electric and gas services. Contact H. H. Coppage at 865 Se i. Vote Yes for road improvements at Saturday election.
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