Honored Aged Citizen Richard Stofer Rites
Richard Stofer aged 84 died at the home of his son Samuel Stofer in Lexington on Wednesday October 19 at 7 15 am. Funeral and interment at Machpelah Cemetery with deacon C W Harris presiding. He left a large family including three children and 18 grandchildren and was the Mt Sterling Christian church deacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stofer
Samuel Stofer
Lexington
Christian Church
C. W. Harris
Machpelah
Mr. Stofer
John
Mary Elizabeth Stofer
M.¥. Carrington
Fannie May Cunningham
Albert Stofer
Nanniedham
Mt. Sterling
Iodine mix up endangers Wilkerson sight
On Monday morning N A Wilkerson, treated for an injured eye, was accidentally given iodine instead of prescribed medicine due to a swapped bottle with a child’s iodine. Mrs Wilkerson made the mistake. Dr Reynolds believes sight may be saved despite severe distress.
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N. A. Wilkerson
Hog Killing Time at New Sanitary Packing House
Have your hogs slaughtered, sausage made and lard rendered at our new sanitary packing house on East Street. Charges very reasonable. Phone 114. Hon Meat Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Packing House
East Main Street
HON Meat CO
New Auto Service Between Here and Paris Starts Two Daily Round Trips
A new auto service operates between here and Paris with two round trips daily in convenient hours. R. L. Mellvain, who ran the route for years, serves as manager. Timetable appears elsewhere in this issue.
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Paris
R. L. Mellvain
Roote
Religious services at courthouse held nightly
Evening services conducted at the courthouse at 7 30 led by Rev W F Chappel of Camargo draw large crowds and strong interest. All are warmly invited to attend.
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Court House
W. F. Chappel
Camargo
Ladies' Comfort Shoes Line by R. E. Punch Co
A complete line of ladies comfort shoes introduced by R. E. Punch Co offering practical styles for everyday wear. The new collection focuses on supportive fits and durable uppers aimed at long-lasting comfort for daily use.
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R. E. Punch Co
Reo Comfort Bus Line to Run Between Key Cities
Paris resident Fred Weckesser plans a new Reo Comfort Bus Line linking Owingsville Mt. Sterling North Middletown Paris and Lexington. Buses will be modern and comfortable with a regular timetable and Paris connections to Cincinnati trains. Waiting rooms will be provided and rates stated as most reasonable, boosting Mt. Sterling business and local convenience.
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Fred Weckesser
Paris
Reo
Owingsville
Mt. Sterling
North Middletown
Lexington
Cincinnati
Miss Elizabeth Wyatt's School of Stenography Opens
The Miss Elizabeth Wyatt's School of Stenography will open on November 1. Prospective students must enroll on or before October 2099-11t to secure a place in the class.
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Elizabeth Wyat
School OF Stenography
Chicago Conference Aims to Avert Nationwide Rail Strike
Government agencies and public representatives join railway labor unions in efforts to prevent a walkout by nearly two million workers over wage cuts. The Railroad Labor Board and five unions plan meetings on Thursday at President Harding's request, while the American Farm Bureau Federation seeks freight rate cuts and wage adjustments aligned with living costs. Eleven unions yet to strike hold weeklong talks to discourage a strike and prevent splits among unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Labor Board
Harding
American Farm Bureau Federation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Labor Board
HON MEAT CO Main Street Notice
Local notice for HON MEAT CO located on Main Street cites reasonable charges and a contact phone number 114 for inquiries about services.
Local Good Samaritans Help Unfortunate Couple
A man with his wife and one year old baby appeared at police headquarters seeking aid. They traveled from Olympia with little money and found help from local churches and individuals. Funds covered train travel to Birmingham, hotel stays, a lunch, and a coat for the mother. The husband had previously worked in West Virginia mines and a firebrick plant, while the wife traced family connections to Birmingham.
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Kerns
Olympia
Red Cross Auto
Birmingham
Ala
West Virginia
Alabama
Our City
Hitchins
Carter County
Christian Conference of
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Edgewater
Red Cross
Fresh Meats Doorstep Delivery Ad
Local butcher Virgil Dona Hue on South Maysville Street offers beef pork and lamb with home delivery. Prices touted as lowest and a brief slogan promises only a trial. Contact via phone 935.
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Virgil Donahue
Maysville Street
Hon
Ill Soldier Tom Davis Dies Not Promising Recovery
Seriously ill Tom Davis a World War veteran who was gassed in combat is in poor health with little hope of recovery. Also noted are advertisements for desirable houses lots and farms from McKee at 31-33 S Bank Street.
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Tom Davis
McKee
S. Bank Street
Sterling Oil and Gas Co Incorporation in Kentucky
A new oil and gas company is incorporated in Kentucky with Mt. Sterling as the business place, capital stock of 10000 dollars, and incorporators J D Wrenn William Smathers and Paul Strother. Location and management to be advised later. the firm will deal in high grade tested oil products and buy and receive carload quantities.
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Kentucky
Mt. Sterling
J. D. Wrenn
William Smathers
Paul Strother
Lost light brown overcoat on Maysville pike Sunday
Found on the Maysville pike Sunday afternoon a light brown lightweight overcoat. Owner may claim by calling at this office, identifying the property and paying for this ad. 105-31.
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Maysville Pike
Colored Fair Company Declares 44 Percent Dividend
Stockholders of the Montgomery County Colored Fair Association were mailed checks this week by secretary James Mitchell for a 44 percent dividend. The first fair held last year marked a strong showing pleasing to interested parties.
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Montgomery County Colored Fair Association
James Mitchell
Ladies Hosiery Fleet Brown and Black Styles
R. E. Punch Co introduces a new line of brown and black ladies hosiery. The display emphasizes updated colors and fabric tones for current fashion needs.
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R. E. Punch Co
October tasks and farm life notes and prices
The item lists October farming goals such as picking apples storing root crops and preparing stock quarters. It notes making cider, canning, and preparing for Thanksgiving, plus seasonal chores like setting fruit trees and gathering wood. Includes a clothing ad offering men's brown shoes at $5 from R. E. Punch Co.
Local Moves and New Tires Advertised by Strother Motors
Removed residents Dr. G. N. Cox and wife relocate from N. T. Back Winn Street to Mrs. Jennie Robinson’s West High Street home. Strother Motors Co. promotes New Stock Oldfield Tires a full-size first grade tire and invites customers to view them.
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G. N. Cox
N. T. Back Winn Street
Mrs. Jennie Robinson
West High Street
Auction Notice for Registered Duroc Sows in Winchester KY
For sale at auction on Monday October 24 at Hamilton Stock Yards Winchester Kentucky I will sell to the highest bidder one head of registered Duroc gift breed sow weight about 150 pounds each seller W B Suddu th R R 1 Winchester Kentucky plus listing for children’s shoes in many shades by R E B Puneh Co.
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Hamilton Stockyards
Winchester
Sudduth
R. R
Circuit Court Begins Sessions with Prohibition Indictments
Judge Henry R. Prewitt leads a term focusing on whisky law violations as fourteen indictments are returned. An injunction against a bond issue in Rex Hall et al v. County Judge Senff is denied and the case moves to the Court of Appeals on a 20 day clock. Major trials include H H Pieper on November 10 with Maury Kemper of Lexington assisting, and the Trimble will case slated for Monday with attorneys listed. Judge W R Shackelford will handle cases while Prewitt is disqualified.
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Henry R. Prewitt
Rex Hall
Earl Senff
Prewitt
Court of Appeals
H. H. Pieper
Maury Kemper
Lexington
Pieper
Mondey
Ed C. O’rear
Frankfort
Nancy Holly
Benton & Davis
Jones Heirs
John G. Winn
W. B. White
C. D. Grubbs
W. C. Hamilton
W. R. Shackelford
Richmond
Saturday Trade Offers From Richardson Bros and Cornwell
The ad touts Saturday bargains with top grade beef extra good lamb young corn fed pork and a complete line of fresh vegetables and canned foods. It highlights lamb fries sweetbreads calf brains calf liver and in-season produce at low prices from Richardson Bros and Cornwell.
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Richardson, Bros. & Cornwell
Ayres Co Specials For Saturday Market
Ayres Co lists specials for Saturday including Tokey Grapes potatoes Nancy Hall Sweets Baldwin Apples Baltimore Oysters and other groceries. Weathered ad notes bulk pricing and fresh produce selections.
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Nancy Hall
Baldwin
Baltimore
Idle Swarms Await Relief From High Taxes and Costs
The Advocate argues unemployment persists due to immoderate taxes and high operating costs. It urges reducing taxes and wages to unlock industry and create jobs, warning that without action idle workers will continue to rise.
Turley Wins Suit Over Trained Mare Agnus Winn Loss
R D Turley of the county sued Chesapeake and Ohio railroad for 800 dollars after his fast trotting mare Agnes Winn was killed by a train. The Court of Appeals upheld the lower court decision, ordering reimbursement for the loss.
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R. D. Turley
Agnes Winn
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Road
Court of Appeals
Turley
Eggs Wanted Pay 40 Cents a Dozen This Saturday
Classified notice states eggs wanted by H Gordon offering 40 cents per dozen. Contact by phone 460.
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H. Gordon
Cincinnati Men Seek Site for New Modern Hotel
Two wealthy Cincinnati men arrived to search for a site for a modern hotel. Real estate agent Mr. Richardson oversees their plans and arrangements for the project.
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Cincinnati
Mr. Richardson
Pie Supper at Grassy Lick School House Friday Night
A pie supper is planned at Grassy Lick school house on Friday night October 21 with all welcome. A notice asks for a piano to rent for a couple of months by Paul Strother. The item ends with a quoted line about love as life and a note on love’s importance.
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Grassy Lick School House
Paul Strother
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Chicago
Coleman
May
Sterling Oil and Gas CO
Colored Fair Company
Strother Motors Co
R. EB. Puneh Co
Circuit Court
Ieee
Eee
Kerr’s
MR. Tabb
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