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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1921

Page

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Bond issue passes by wide margin in county vote

In Montgomery county the $250000 bond for road and bridge improvements carried by a 1528 majority across 19 precincts though one precinct tied. The Winchester pike to Clark county line, Owingsville to Bath line, and Camargo to Menefee line will gain hard surface, reducing upkeep and boosting Mt. Sterling and county prosperity.

Montgomery County Winchester Clark County Owingsville Bath County Menefee County Mt. Sterling Sven Stent Eneeenenenenses Grassy Lick Sideview Harts Howard’s Millee Spencer Smithville

Noel Hodges Injured in Winchester Pike Crash

Noel Hodges an insurance man from this city with his wife and six children were in a Sunday night automobile accident on the Winchester pike. The sixteen year old son drove the car which struck a rock and left the road. Mr Hodges sustained only slight injuries while the car was demolished. The family had spent the day in Frankfort and were returning home.

Noel Hodges Winchester Pike Hodges

Reward posted for theft of sheep on Wade's Mill Pike

Clay and Lane offer a $250 reward for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who stole four ewes and seven lambs from their property on Wade's Mill Pike several nights ago.

Wade’s Mill Pike Clay & Lane

For Sale Dairy Goods With Contact Details

Fresh milk 5e per pint cream 25c per pint cottage cheese with cream 20c per lb good fresh butter 45c per lb orders with Mrs J W Barnes phone 832 21 Mrs W E Jones.

J. W. Barnes W. E. Jones

Stoner Tops Beach Show for Setter Brilliance in Dayton

Stoner, owner of top bird dogs, showcased at the Beach Show by the Dayton Pointer Club in Dayton Ohio. Lad Rodney captured the Riley Flush Trophy Cup as best setter and won five other firsts. Eugene's Ghost led in field trial, while Lad Rodney and Eugene's Ghost were named best brace of setters.

W. W. Stoner United States Dayton Dayton Pointer Club Lad Rodney Eugene’s Ghost Enugene

Furnished room for rent near business district

For rent a furnished room close to the business section with all conveniences. Call 883.

Mission Circle to Meet At Mrs Crooks Home

The Young Girls Mission Circle of the Christian church will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at Mrs Harry Crooks home on High street. A full attendance is requested.

Mission Circle of the Christian Church Harry Crooks High Street

Mrs Cliff McCormick Joins Ladies Specialty Shoppe

Mrs Cliff McCormick accepts a saleswoman position at the Ladies Specialty Shoppe. She is energetic obliging and popular with the trade and will make the shoppe a valuable employee.

Cliff McCormick

Locals Beat Huntington Nine In Rough Game At Mt. Sterling

Mt Sterling edged Huntington 6 to 3 as Edler and Hammond homered. Dunkle Smith and Edler added three-baggers, Hammond also hit a homer while Skidmore Dunkle Adams McGinnis Grubbs and Parker contributed in the box score with hits and runs. Ahman pitched for Mt Sterling before tiring in the sixth and Hicks Wells finished strong. Dean pitched for Huntington and received solid support in fielding while Hammond led locals with a home run and multi bag hits.

Ahtman Mt. Sterling Dean Huntington AB R. H Stanley Brown OSE Mt. Sterling AB PO. A. E Dunavent Shanklin Sarca Hammond Dunkle McGinnis Buskirk Parker Totelé iii Skidmore Grubbs Adams Sanders Huntington Edler Smith Mt. Sterling Baseball Club Foster-Thornburg Hardware Co W. Va Huntington Boys Jones Aert Ritgerdrere Weeeeeeese Asheeeweeeee Elder Eee Aseeeweneee Dunkless Carson A. H. PO A. E Mt Sterling Jones Hammonds V. Martin G. Martin Rf Skidmore Settee Ahman

Memorial Day Observed With Services and Honors

Memorial Day services were held in the Courthouse yard with Knights Templar and American Legion in full dress. Rev Clyde Darsie delivered the historical address on democracy and wars, followed by religious rites at the cemetery and grave decorations in Machpelah.

McKee Knights Templar American Legion Clyde Darsie Christian Church United States Chaplin Legion Ratliff Baird Lewis Kilpatrick M. V. P. Yeaman Machpelah

Billy Wells Narrowly Escapes Death

Billy Wells, renowned farmer and oil magnate, and his young daughter narrowly escaped serious harm when their car was struck by a west-bound C&0 train at Spencer crossing near the city. The train ran about two hours late that morning, leading Wells to cross the tracks unaware of the approaching train. Both were hurled from the wrecked vehicle but escaped with only minor injuries. the car suffered severe damage.

Billy Wells Spencer Crossing Mr. Wells

Buick Cars Slashed Prices At Mt Sterling Garage

Mt Sterling Garage announces new Buick prices with a marked reduction ranging from 300 to 660 dollars less than prior figures. The ad highlights the popular car and urges customers to take advantage of the lower costs.

Mt. Sterling Buick

Baseball Scoring Notation From A Game Summary

The fragment lists players including Shanklin Dunkle Stanley Hammond and Brown with two base hits and three strikeouts. Dean pitched 14 outs while Ahman Wells and others issued walks and hit by pitch while Smith and Edler stole bases. Umpire Wyatt noted in the records.

Huntington Mt. Sterling Hammond Skidmore Jones Edler Dunkle Ahman Carson Tony Wyatt Ler Brown Shanklin Stanley Dean Wells Smith McGinnis Grubbs Wyatt

Extra Votes Free on First Subscriptions Offered

Campaign urges candidates to start early to secure thousands of free extra votes. New and renewal subscriptions before June 4 provide 10 000 extra votes, three subscriptions yield 30 000 extra votes, with over $1 500 in prizes awaiting active workers.

Advocate Office

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Stoner Mission Circle Hanna Land & Priest Druggists Mt. Sterling Advocate Office Huntington Nine FORD C. Howell the Ladyes Specialty N. T. Benton
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