Receiver Appointed For McCombs Oil Co
Harvey T. Lisle was named receiver for the McCombs Producing and Refining Company by Circuit Judge W. R. Shackelford in Winchester after a motion by 8. W. Davis and stockholders. Lisle must manage the company assets under court direction and post a $10,000 bond. Directors listed: H. A. Mohney, Winchester. R. Maggis, New York City. Ben Crutcher, Winchester. Mr. Wilson, Indianapolis. C. W. Veach, Louisville. James McCourt, Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey T. Lisle
McCombs Producing and Refining Company
W. R. Shackelford
Winchester
W. Davis
Mr. Lisle
H. A. Mohney
R. Maggis
New York City
Ben Crutcher
Mr. Wilson
Indianapolis
C. W. Veach
Louisville
James McCourt
Chickens for Sale Pure Rhode Island Reds
Advertisement lists pure 8. C. Rhode Island Reds cockerels and pullets with reasonable prices. Contact phone 461. Classified as a small poultry sale notice from a local newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Store Changes Hands In South Maysville Meat Market Deal
The Hon Meat Company on South Maysville street sold to Virgil Donahue. The Hon brothers will devote full time to their packing house and a retail store linked to it. Donahue, who ran a store on East Main street, will operate a first class meat shop serving the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon Meat Company
Maysville Street
Virgil Donahue
Hon Brothers
Donahue
East Main Street
Elizabeth Wyatt's School of Stenography Opens
Miss Elizabeth Wyatt announces the School of Stenography will open November 1. All applicants must enroll on or before October 2099-11t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wyatt
School OF Stenography
History Community Chorus to meet weekly in Winchester
Prof. Frank M. Charlton of Winchester begins training sacred and secular music with the History Community Chorus. group will meet Mondays at 7 30 in History Club rooms and plan a public entertainment showcasing local talent under his guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Charlton
Winchester
History Community Chorus
History Club
Chariton
Tobacco Stems for Sale by Green Tobacco Co
About 4,000 pounds of stems from leaf tobacco offered. Stems described as cheaper and better than stalks and commercial fertilizers. Call 395 Long-Green Tobacco Co, 102-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call
Long-Green Tobacco Co
For Sale Ancona Cockerels from Carpenter Strain
Thoroughbred Ancona cockerels offered by Mrs. J. O. Kirk for sale. Carpenter strain birds priced or arranged by phone at 638 J-1. Listing notes contact details and catalog reference (102-21).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Kirk
Infant Burns To Death In Jeffersonville Home Fire
Four month old child of Mr and Mrs Ben Harvey perished in a Friday fire at the Jeffersonville area home. Coals falling from the grate ignited the family room, while Mrs Harvey washed dishes, and the blaze quickly consumed the house and its contents. Insurance coverage was only partial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Harvey
Jeffersonville
Used Armstrong piano for sale at $225
One used Armstrong piano with mahogany case offered for 225 dollars cash. Must be sold at once. J H Brown Bank street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
J. H. Brown
Bank Street
Standard Oil Buys Corner Lot for Service Station
Standard Oil through Judge H. Clay McKee bought N. H. Trimble’s southeast corner lot at East Main and Wilson to build a service station. The deal places the station on the Midland Trail and is praised as a boon for the city and its road boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Judge McKee
Jersey cow and calf with Duroc boars for sale
Fine Jersey cow with a young calf offered for sale. Also several Duroc boars available. For details call 750. Contact W. H. Bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bridges
Why Is an Editor So Essential to a Community
A writer argues editors should serve the public, not just earn a living. He contends most editors feel a responsibility to help the community and use their skill and resources to inform, uplift, and reflect local concerns.
Shorts Wanted for Heavyweight Load 60 lb Each
Buy about 200 shorts weighing around 60 pounds each. Contact H. C. Ragan by phone 682 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Ragan
The Way to Do It by Hubbell’s Individuality
A short homily warns that loud flashy boasting fails to reveal one’s true birth or character. Patience and steady effort, not sudden jerks, prove genuine growth and self possession. The piece mocks bragging as ineffective in building lasting reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbell
Money breaks into society and society into the Ten Commandments
A compact reflection on money reshaping social norms and moral codes. The author ties economic influence to shifts in public ethics, suggesting wealth alters behavior and duties within a community setting.
Standard Oil to Build Refilling Station on East Main
The Standard Oil Company has purchased N. H. Trimble's lot at East Main street and Wilson alley and will construct a modern refilling station. Gasoline and motor oils will be dispensed to the retail trade. The building is described as attractive and to be an ornament to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
N. H. Trimble
East Main Street
Wilson Alley
Local dairy prices announced by Mrs W Barnes
Fresh milk at 40 cents per gallon butter at 40 cents per pound and cream at 50 cents per quart as listed by Mrs W Barnes in a recent market notice.
Coburn's Minstrels Bring New Acts to Table Theatre
Coburn's Minstrels led by Joe Coburn return Friday to the Table Theatre with a refreshed company and a new line of songs jokes and comedy acts. Charlie Gano and party enjoyed pie on a fishing trip while Coburn teased more pie and strong humor. Gano's Hindoo farce closes the show with updated costumes scenery and musical numbers enhancing Abbott and Chinese Finale contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe” Coburn
Coburn
Florida
Daytona
Charlie Gano
Gano
Cobe
Charles
Hindoo
Local Household Goods Auction Notices Neighbor Dock
Private sale lists household items including dining set, chairs, rocker, oak dresser, book case desk, gas stoves, kitchen cabinet, rugs and mattings. Sale location on West High Street to be announced with details for Jen nie Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Robinson
West High Street
Quisenberry Resigns to Join State Mutual Agency
Donald Quisenberry, long associated with Hombs and Company, resigns to accept the State Mutual Life Insurance Company agency for Eastern Kentucky. Leonard Payne, of this city, succeeds him at the Hombs store after assuming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Quisenberry
Hombs and Company
State Mutual Life Insurance Company
Eastern
Kentucky
Mr. Quisenberry
Hombs
Leonard Payne
For Rent A Furnished Room For Two Men
Advertisement notes a furnished room available for two men with adjoining bath. Contact by phone at 428. End of notice.
W C T U October Meeting At West High Street Home
The W C T U will hold its October meeting Thursday at 2:30 at Mrs William Van Antwerp's West High Street home. Mrs J W Jones Flower Mission superintendent leads. Mrs Jennie Thomson attends the state convention in Danville October 7 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Antwerp
West High Street
J. W. Jones
Flower Mission
Jennie Thomson
Danville
Winter Sale Of Barred Rock Hens At Kirk Farm
To make room for winter housing Mrs J C Kirk offers select Barred Rock hens and pallets for sale. The notice lists the seller and suggests available stock and packing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Kirk
Mt Sterling Football Loses 13 7 at Fair Grounds
The Mt Sterling high school football team was defeated 13 to 7 by Lawrenceburg Friday afternoon at Fair Grounds park. Mt Sterling scored a first quarter touchdown but failed to sustain offense as Lawrenceburg’s stronger line and game knowledge took control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds Park
Mt. Sterling High School
Lawrenceburg
Lawrence Drug Boys
Fine High Grade Pianos and Players
Steinway and Son Kranich and Bach Sterling Milton Ricca and Sons listed for sale by J H Brown Bankstreet for the Templeman Piano Co 102 2 and related outlets appears in a classified notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinway & Son
Kranich & Bach
Sterling, Milton, Ricca & Sons
J. H. Brown
Bankstreet
Templeman Piano Co
Phonograph Sale Cuts Prices on Kimball Stock
To settle with the factory I am closing out my entire Kimball phonograph stock at wholesale prices. Call to buy before they are gone. J. H. Brown, Bank Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brown
Bank Street
Ruby Martins Wedding and Zeb Jones in town
A hometown paper highlights Ruby Martins wedding and the arrival of a bouncy baby. An editor’s report mentions A. Zeb Jones, drawing local interest and community smiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Martin
Sam
A. Zeb Jones
Zeb Jones
Residence for Sale on Clay Street by Mrs Fitzpatrick
Private sale of a five room residence on Clay Street with bath and halls. Modern and in good repair. Contact Mrs. W. T. Fitzpatrick Jr. (102-2) for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Street
W. T. Fitzpatrick, Jr
Coburn’s Min Strels Tickets On Sale Thursday Morning
Manager Small to place tickets on sale Thursday at Land & Priest's for Coburn's Min strels. Special school children's matinee scheduled at Table Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Land & Priest’s
Coburn
Candy Kitchen to Renovate for Modern Sanitary Kitchen
The Candy Kitchen has begun concrete work and other improvements to upgrade the shop. The proprietors plan ongoing enhancements to create one of the most modern and sanitary candy kitchens in the state.
Empire phonographs sale with records at J H Brown
Bargain priced phonographs with six records offered for sale at 20 to 40 dollars. J H Brown located on Bank street advertises the deal with a 25 dollar mention. The notice signals a retail promotion from a local merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Phonographs
J. H. Brown
Bank Street
World Series Play by Play Broadcast Planned
News that the first game of the World Series between New York teams will be received at the hall via Prewitt and Botts play by play. If the crowd approves, the entire series may be broadcast in the same manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prewitt & Botts
Song Titles and Credits by J H Brown at Bankstreet
Listing of multiple song titles including Sax O Phone Blues and Monday Morning Blues with credits to J H Brown of Bankstreet. The fragment notes titles and a performer or publisher reference without full context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie
Kentucky
J. H. Brown
Bankstreet
Trots Postponed As Heavy Track Delays Lexington Meet
The Lexington trots were postponed due to a heavy track and the program moved one day. A large city crowd traveled this morning and Mt. Sterling is expected to send a sizable delegation daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Mt.Serling
First Owensboro Schick Immunization Drive Plans
Diphtheria immunization begins in Owensboro with 2200 school children tested in ten days using Schick tests. Dr A T McCorack and Dr G W Duvall coordinate the effort aided by public health nurses Miss Cora Wallace and Miss Edna Reinstidler to administer serum where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schick
Owensboro
Kentucky
A. T. McCorack
G. W. Duvall
Daviss County
Cora Wallace
Louisville Public Health Nursing Association
Edna Reinstedler
School of Public Health
Northern grown Rosen rye seed price offer
An advertisement promotes Northern grown Rosen rye seed at $1.75 per bushel, claims a better seed rye at $1.50 per bushel, and Timothy seed at $3.50 per bushel for cash sales. Sterling Commission & Storage Co. advertises at 8S. P. Greenwade, Prop., S. Queen and Railroad with phone 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Timothy
Sterling Commission & Storage Co
P. Greenwade, Prop
S. Queen and Railroad
Minister West requests retirement from active duties
The Rev. J. L. West assigned to Owingsville Methodist Church at the last conference declined the charge and asked to be retired from active ministerial duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. West
Owingsville Methodist Church
Regulars defeat American Legion at fairgrounds 6 to 0
Sterling Regulars beat the American Legion team in a Sunday game at the fair grounds in front of a small crowd. The exhibition featured a solid pitching effort and timely hitting. The teams plan a rematch next Sunday with likely strengthening rosters promising a tougher contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds
Sterling Regulars
American Legion
Rosen Seed Rye and Farm Supplies in Montgomery County
A Montgomery County ad touts Northern seed rye at $1.50 per bushel, Timothy seed $3.50, Red clover $13.50, salt barrel 5.5 bushels for $3.60, 100 lb salt $1.50, Elkhorn coal 28c per bushel, Quick Fire Cannel coal 38c per bushel, cash only. Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co. S. P. Greedwade, Prop., 8 Queen and Railroad. Phone 2.ov ay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Elkhorn Black Coal
West Virginia
Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co
S. P. Greedwade
Queen and Railroad
New sidewalks improve West Main front yards
New concrete sidewalks have been laid in front of the residences of W. B. Smathers L. T. Chiles and Albert Bridges adding greatly to the appearance of West Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Smathers
L. T. Chiles
Albert
West Main Street
Boone Farmers Test Cows for Merit at Local Co operative
Seven Boone county dairy farmers join Campbell Boone County Co operative Cow Testing Association to place their cows on official test for register of merit records. The move, reported by E M Prewitt, aims to determine milk and butterfat records to command higher prices. Boone dairymen won over $700 in cash prizes at the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Campbell-Boone County Co-operative Cow Testing Association
E. M. Prewitt
College of Agriculture
Kentucky
Prewitt
Drake property on Holt avenue for sale or rent
For sale or rent notice refers to the Drake property on Holt avenue described as very desirable. Contact L. E. Griggs for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Holt Avenue
L. E. Griggs
Side Whiskers stirred doubt, faith in humanity noted
The Advocate comments on public perception of men with side whiskers, noting a broad faith in humanity yet a tendency to doubt those sporting facial adornments.
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McCombs Oil Co
Musicale
McKee
C. Howell
Mgr
Standard Oil Co
Minstrels
National Leauge
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Boston
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago Deensess
Philadelphia Aeseerees
Cleveland
Washington
Boston Oar
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Toledo Ceaseedenee Eee
Columbus
Phonograph Sale
Home Town Paper
Okeh Phonograph Records
Rosen Seed Rye
Boone
the Advocate
Main
Locust Street
J. S. Bogie, Sr
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