Monday Court Day Brings Largest Crowd in Years
The city saw the busiest court day in years as about 7 500 cattle from eastern counties moved through pens. Prices ranged from 6 cents for top steers to 3 1 2 cents for good bulls with other livestock selling at lower rates. Merchants reported strong sales across dry goods and clothing, with restaurants and grocers also busy. The Advocate notes a hopeful economic outlook despite labor worries.
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Wan
Ragged
Maysville Street
Advocate
Mt Sterling Baptist Church Chooses New Pastor Huey
After a worship hour meeting the Mt Sterling Baptist Church elected Rev C M Huey of Louisville as pastor. The pulpit committee and deacons recommended Huey and notified him, awaiting his response within the week. The move aims to install a new pastor before Rev Goldsmith leaves for Shelbyville.
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Mt. Sterling
Wanted items draw buyers in Mt Sterling ad
A Mt Sterling classified notice advertises top prices for eggs poultry hides rags books and junk. It asks readers to ask neighbors who pays best and provides contact H Gordon at phone 460.
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Mt. Sterling
H. Gordon
Back from Abroad James W Hon Returns from 12 Week Trip
James W Hon returns from a 12 week trip abroad reporting good health and visits to Scotland England France Italy Egypt Palestine Syria and Spain. He sailed Cairo September 21 and arrived Boston October 12. Stray notice reports a pair of brown horse mules with a rope halter on Levee Pike Friday night. Sam Jones Levee Ky R R 1 pd.
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James W. Hon
Scotland
England
France
Italy
Egypt
Palestine
Syria
Spain
Cairo
Boston
Mass
Levee Pike
Sam Jones
Levee
Ky. R. R
Strike of Railroad Unions Threatens Nationwide Action
The head of the Trainmen Brotherhood signals possible steps to prevent a looming railroad strike though he doubts success. Preliminary measures already reach about 300 general chairmen tasked with ensuring orders are followed. Fresh oysters, brains and other market offerings advertised at Vanarsdel's.
Y W C A hiking club organizes high school girls
The Y W C A forms a hiking club for High School girls with weekly hikes every Wednesday rain or shine. This week 39 girls joined the first hike walking numerous miles and the top walker by year end will receive a sweater from the Y W C A.
Drake property on Holt avenue for sale or rent
For sale or rent. What is known as the Drake property on Holt avenue. Very desirable. See or call L. E. Griggs.
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Drake
Holt Avenue
L. E. Griggs
Auction Soon for 21 Registered Duroc Cattle at Winchester
For sale at auction on Monday October 24 at the Hamilton stock yards in Winchester Kentucky 21 head of registered Duroc cattle weighing about 150 pounds each will be sold to the highest bidder W S Sudduth R R 1 Winchester Ky
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Hamilton Stockyards
Winchester
W. S. Sudduth
R. R
Fresh meats delivered to your door in town
Virgil Dona Hue offers beef pork and lamb with door delivery from his stand on South Maysville Street. Prices advertised as the lowest. Contact by calling 935 for orders and inquiries. A brief promotional notice from Hon's old stand ending with a motto.
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Virgil Donahue
Maysville Street
Hon
Good Woman Dies After Seven Weeks of Suffering
Mrs. Anna C. Cockrell, wife of the late Col. B. F. Cockrell, passed away Saturday at 5 a.m. at the home of George M. McAllister on West Main. Funeral Sunday at the Christian church. burial in Machpelah Cemetery. She was a Clark county native, long time Christian church member, survived by 11 nieces and nephews and two stepsons, with many floral tributes marking her loss.
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George M. McAllister
West Main Street
Anna C. Cockrell
Christian Chach
Clyde Darsie
B. W. Trimble
Machpelah
Cockrell
Henry
Margaret Calmese
Clark County
B. F. Cockrell
L. B. Cockrell
Winchester
Marion Cockrell
Keller's Store Sells Coats and Suits at Manufacturer Cost
A leading manufacturer will be at Keller's store Thursday and Friday with a large selection of Ladies and Misses Coats and Suits offered to the public at absolute cost. The firm is disposing of stock to benefit Keller's customers, so shoppers should be early and on hand.
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Keller
Arzelle Hays Back Address Sought in Jackson Ky Notice
Notice seeks the address of Arzelle Hays Back née Wilson. Call or inform W. L. Kash or Gran nis Back in Jackson Kentucky with any contact details.
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Arzelle Hays Back
Nee Wilson
W. L. Kash
Grannis
Jackson
William Pangburn Pangburn laid to rest with military honors
The body of William Botts Pangburn, Marine Corps veteran born March 12 1899 in Mt Sterling, received Friday night and buried Sunday at Machpelah Cemetery with full military honors. Montomery Post conducted services at the grave, with Rev Clyde Darsie and ten former comrades as pallbearers. He died October 1918 near Champagne France from German shrapnel after serving in France during World War I. Peace to his ashes and sympathy to his family.
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William Botts Pangburn
Charles Pangburn
Machpelah
Montgomery Post
Clyde Darsie
William Pangburn
Mt. Sterling
United States Marine Corps
France
Champagne
America
Richardson files petition for county school board seat
Adlai H. Richardson of Howard's Mill precinct filed a petition Monday with the county clerk to run for member of the county school board at the November 8 election.
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Adlai H. Richardson
Howard’s Mill
Circuit Court Session Opens With Strong Charge
Circuit court met in this city with Judge H. R. Prewitt on the bench. After a partly organized start the court adjourned to this morning where the judge delivered a strong charge to a grand jury against lawlessness. Docket for this term is light and not expected to take long.
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H. R. Prewitt
Mrs. Minerva Boardman Dies at 91 in Bourbon County
Mrs. Minerva Boardman, possibly the oldest woman in Bourbon County, died Monday morning at age 91 from complications of a deep cold. She passed at 3 a.m. at her daughter’s home near Plum Lick. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Little Rock with burial in North Middletown cemetery. She was mother of John W. Boardman and a respected local figure and church member.
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Minerva Boardman
Bourbon County
McClure
Plum Lick
Little Rock
Middletown
Will of Mrs Anna C Cockrell Probated In County Court
Will of Mrs Anna C Cockrell probated in county court. After settling her personal effects, specific bequests include 5000 to Mrs Anna McAllister and 1000 to Bright Cockrell Allison Cockrell Lindsay Cockrell Burns Cockrell Chenault Cockrell and Mrs Elizabeth Hawkins each. Mt Sterling Christian Church to receive 500. Remainder to eleven nieces and nephews. M O Cockrell named executor with 100000 bond.
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Anna C. Cockrell
Testatrix
Anna McAllister
Bright Cockrell
Allison Cockrell
Lindsay Cockrell
Burns Cockrell
Chenault Cockrell
Elizabeth Hawkins
Christian Church of
M. O. Cockrell
Range for Sale from Mrs. W. K. Prewitt
A Majestic range, used only two years, is offered for sale by Mrs. W. K. Prewitt.
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Majestic
W. K. Prewitt
Club Leaders to Speak at Tuesday Meetings
Mrs. Marvin Lewis of Louisville, officer in the State Federation of Women's Clubs, will address the Tuesday Club and the Country Women's Club Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Marvin Lewis
Louisville
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Country Women’s Club
Vanarsdell's: Best groceries and meats in the city
Sunday dinner planning tips highlight Vanarsdell's as the top source for groceries meats and vegetables in the city with strong storefront praise.
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Vanarsdell’s
George W Tout files for county school board seat
George W Tout of the Aaron's Run precinct has filed his petition to seek election as a county school board member. Two seats on the board will be filled at the regular election on November 8.
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George W. Tout
Aaron’s Run
Bible Conference Opens With Notable Speakers
The Bible conference opens with Dr. J. W. Lawrence of Dallas delivering an enthusiastic address on Authority Church Reason and the Bible. Dr. W. B. Riley of Minneapolis directs with Dr. Munhall of Philadelphia guiding events including two talks at Table theatre. J. W. Troy leads the conference singing The Sunshine of Your Smile and the group plans further stops in St Paul Oklahoma and Florida.
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J. W. Lawrence
Dallas
Texas
J. W. Troy
W. B. Riley
Minneapolis
Middle West
Munhall
Philadelphia
Eastern Methodist
Christian Church
Dr. Riley
Baptist Church
Christ
Conferece
Lawrence
Memphis
Tenn
Danville
Chicago
Mr. Troy
St. Paul
County Financial Report Read by Taxpayers
Montgomery county presents its annual financial report urging every taxpayer to read and understand how funds are used. The comprehensive document aims to inform residents about budget allocations and fiscal management.
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Montgomery County
Pieray Sale Draws Crowd at Mrs. Pieratt Machinery Auction
Auctioneer Clayton Howell reports the sale of machinery from Mrs. Frank Pieratt, held in public auction Saturday, well attended with prices received as satisfactory.
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Clayton Howell
Frank Pieratt
Mt Sterling High Triumph Over Carlisle In Friday Bout
Mt Sterling High School defeated Carlisle High School 14 to 7 on the local grounds last Friday afternoon in a hotly contested game.
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Mt. Sterling High School
Carlisle High School
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