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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1921

Page

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Red Cross War Vets Survey Urges Local Help

The Montgomery Post and Montgomery County Red Cross Chapter seek help locating World War veterans in need of government compensation or medical care. They mailed questionnaires to rostered veterans and ask locals to report incapacitated ex servicemen not receiving aid to Red Cross Home Secretary Mrs Joseph Lindsey at E Main Street.

Montgomery Post Red Cross United States Everyon Montgomery Home Secretary Mrs. Joseph FE. Lindsey E. Mainstreet

The Solarium Dressmaking and Tailoring Mt Sterling KY

Mrs McKee recently visited New York and Mrs Boone returned from Chicago. The Solarium at 1 South Bank Street Mt Sterling KY offers dressmaking stitching and fancy evening gowns with prompt service and satisfaction guaranteed. Telephone 153.

Legion meeting attendance by Montgomery Post leaders

Lewis Kilpatrick commander of Montgomery Post American Legion and delegates Thomas Jones and Donald Quisenberry with alternates Joe Keller will attend the state meeting in Lexington next Thursday and Friday. Other Post members will join the trip and a parade showing is planned with Lexington arranging a large reception for the boys.

Lewis Kilpatrick Montgomery Post American Legion Thomas Jones Donald Quisenberry Joe Keller Lexington Post

Farm Wagon For Sale Stude Baker Combination Bed and Frame

A vintage farm wagon offered for sale featuring a Studebaker combination bed and frame setup. Suitable for restoration or use in decorative displays. Includes original wooden bed frame components and wheel assembly in this readied-for-sale listing.

Studebaker

Midsummer Madness at Table Theatre Next Tuesday

William De Mille presents Midsummer Madness featuring Lois Wilson and Lila Lee. Gowns are touted as fashion leaders for women, with one setting a Spanish revival house around a patio court.

William de Mille Table Theatre Lois Wilson Lila Lee

Mrs Turley to Open Boarding House After Move

Mrs. Joe Turley will occupy rooms with Mrs. Edgar Payne until a suitable location is secured, then reopen a boarding house. Our buyers return from the millinery markets with a fine fall hat line. call to see them. Mrs. K. C. Clarke.

Joe Turley Edgar Payne K. C. Clarke

Mining For Oil New Venture In Irvine Field

In the Irvine field Kentucky the oil industry may see a revival as D W R Kenney tests a mining for oil method. A shaft 135 feet deep with down to cap rock yields four to five barrels daily and plans to extend into the oil sand to drain into a central pit. Lateral tunnels may enlarge drainage and boost production, potentially reviving regional oil prosperity.

Irvine Kentucky D. W. R. Kenney Montana Kenney Mr. Kenney Kennedy

Specials for Friday and Saturday in local sale

Friday and Saturday specials include 10 qt galvanized pails 25 cents table oil cloth per yard 25 cents Clean Easy soap six cakes for 26 cents Shinola polishing set 82 inch cretonne per yard Winchester Smokeless shells 12 16 and 20 gauge at 42 cents We offer winter underwear at saving prices The Fair large Barlow knife 25 cents Old Dutch Cleanser 10 cents Mason jar caps per dozen 25 cents.

Barlow

Utilities Company Sued in Montgomery Court

A suit filed in Montgomery Circuit Court by Commonwealth's Attorney W C Hamilton and County Attorney W A Samuels on relation on behalf of Kentucky seeks $10,000 damages from Kentucky Utilities Company. The complaint alleges a trust or pool restraining trade and the case is set for the next term.

Montgomery Kentucky Utilities Company W. C. Hamilton Commonwealth W. A. Samuels Kentucky

Specials for Saturday from The Walsh Co. Incorporated

Pure apple vinegar and all ingredients for catsups and pickles. Many coffee blends and canned goods at bargains. Canned cherries and raspberries in gallon sizes. Silver Leaf lard at right price. J B Riddle invites you to compare prices and quality on boys school shoes.

J. B. Riddle The Walsh Co., Incorporated

William Porter Dies In City After Owingsville Birth

William Porter aged about 70 died at his home on Wednesday. Born in Owingsville he moved to this city about 35 years ago and sold poultry and eggs to farmers. Burial will be at Maehpelah cemetery at 9 am with grave services conducted by Rev. J. L. Clarke.

William Porter Owingsville Hugh Porter Maehpelah J. L. Clarke

Fall hats on display at local shop

Mrs. K O Clerke announces new fall hats now on display at the shop and invites customers to call and view them.

K. O. Clerke

Bean Horses Winning at Local Track in Successful Season

The Bean stable of trotters owned by Mr. Charles Bean shows a strong run with Donna Cochata Bessie Montgomery and Peter Bean along with Bernice Moore frequently in money. Last week at Greensburg Indiana Donna Cochata won while Bessie Montgomery took second with Bernice Moore. Peter Bean broke and toppled Mr Bean but caused no bones break and the horse ran two miles before stopping. He plans to race at Danville Illinois this week as the stable aims to keep earning wins and bacon. The horses are by Peter Montgomery and owned by the Bean Brothers.

Charles Bean Mr. Bean Donna Cochata Bessie Montgomery Peter Bean Bernice Moore Greensburg Indiana Danville Ill Peter Montgomery Bean Brothers

For Rent Business House and Flats on South Maysville Street

For rent a business house and flat on South Maysville street near the depot and a desirable residence at 922 N. H. Trimble.

Maysville Street Depot N. H. Trimble

Couple Heads to Canada With G H Strother Family

Paul Strother and his wife accompany Miss Gladys Crawford daughter of the Secretary of State of Florida on a trip to Canada. In Detroit A B Hunter cashier of Ford Motor Co will join the party after recent visits to the Strother families.

Paul Strother Gladys Crawford Florida Canada Detroit A. B. Hunter G. H Hunter Ford Motor Co

Horses to Start at Indiana Fair with Fast Trotters

James R. Magowan ships Ivy Leaf and Jey Lee to Indianapolis for Fair races. R A Curtis in charge. both in good condition and eligible to slow classes. Track expert Indiana oval regarded among the best in the country. Also a Walsh Co sale on women solid silk hose cutting price to 1.25 per pair.

James R. Magowan Ivy Leaf Mainleaf Jey Lee J. Malcolm Forbes Indianapolis Ind R. A. Curtis Indiana Oval The Walsh Co., Inc

Midsummer Madness at Table Theatre Next Tuesday

Paramount's Midsummer Madness follows a neglected wife drawn to her husband's friend in a tale of romance and temptation. Lila Lee Jack Holt Lois Wilson and Conrad Nagel star in this absorbing feature.

William de Mille Paramount Table Theatre Lila Lee Jack Holt Lois Wilson Conrad Nagel

Lost or Stolen Pets and Car Crank Case in Mt Sterling

Lost two six month old bird pups a male black and white and a female lemon and white. Liberal reward to finder or information. Call J A or C C Evans Mt Sterling Ky. Lost last night on streets the crank of an Overland car. Return to The Ayres Co.

J. A C. C. Evans Mt. Sterling the Ayres Co

Aid in Sight for Burley Body in Kentucky

United States relief appears possible for Burley tobacco growers of Kentucky. Eugene Meyer Jr. reports plans for a War Finance Corporation Board conference after September 8 to grant definite relief. The Kentucky Co operative Marketing Association will convene in Lexington to pick delegates for the talks. Senator A O Stanley and Senator Richard Prast back the effort to secure immediate assistance.

Burley Tobacco Growers of Kentucky Eugene Meyer, Jr Robert W. Bingham Louisville United States A. O. Stanley War Finance Corporation Board Stanley Bingham Burlevy Association Co- Operative Marketing Association of Burley Tobacco Growers of Kentucky Lexington War Finance Corrporation Board Stailey Burley Association Meyer Robert W. Bineham Associates Washington Richard Prast Co-operative Marketing Association of Burley Tobacco Growers of

For Rent Tobacco Barn on East Main Street

92 21 Trimble Bros offer a large tobacco barn for rent located on East Main Street.

East Main Street Trimble Bros

Indiana oil man buys Olympia field tracts and leases

David B. Straley of Indiana has purchased multiple Olympia neighborhood tracts including Crouch heirs and McGlothin heirs and various leases. He plans immediate development once drilling machinery arrives, believing recent oil finds confirm a rich Olympia field.

David B. Straley Indiana Olympia Crouch Chas. McGlothin McCarty Mr. Straleyy Stralev

BILlIKEN SHOES FOR FAMILY AT PUNCH CO PRICES

Local retailer promotes men’s English toe shoes at 6.00 and boys’ English and broad toe pairs at 5.00. Every pair guaranteed to give satisfaction. R. E. Punch Co. Inc.

R. E. Punch Co., Inc

Grassy Lick School Hires Miss Elsie Stephens

Miss Elsie Stephens has been employed to teach at Grassy Lick School and began on Monday with 38 pupils. She is described as well fitted for her vocation and among the county's best teachers.

Elsie Stephens Grassy Lick Miss Stephens

Richardson Bros and Cornwell offer meats and produce

Richardson Bros. & Cornwell advertise country and city cured meats, vegetables in season, a choice line of canned goods, California grapes, and corn fed and home slaughtered meats.

California Richardson Bros. & Cornwell

Nat B Young Resigns From Exchange Bank Board

At a recent Board of Directors meeting Nat B Young offered his resignation due to age and heavy business interests. J E Senff was elected to succeed him.

The Exchange Bank Nat B. Young J E. W. Senff

Neutrical conveniences advertised for home comfort

An advertisement notes electrical conveniences to improve home comfort and directs readers to The Electric Shop and The Advocate for printing services.

Paramount Week to Feature Top Paramount Attractions

Next week September 5 to 10 marks Annual Paramount Week with top titles shown nationwide. Sterling is included. Manager Small curated a lineup headlining Mon day-Wylice Reid in A Love Special and more star showcases each night including Midsummer Madness and Sacred and Profane Love. O'Malley of the Mounted and The Life of the Party highlight a week expected to draw large crowds in Mt Sterling.

United States Paramount Sterling Small Wylace Reid Elsie Ferguson Billie Parke Mt. Sterling

For Sale Household Goods by Mrs Hoffman

Folding bed bookshelf and large meat grinder plus numerous household articles offered by Mrs Marcia B Hoffman of Elm Street. Includes items listed in 93 21 pd. Sale details not provided.

Marcia B. Hoffman Elm Street

Moonshining Case Transferred to Owingsville Court

At the examining trial in Bath county Chas Carmichael William Davis James Ewen and George Cunningham were charged with moonshining near Howards Mill. Judge Senff sent the case to Owingsville for trial Friday. Bonds posted: Carmichael Davis and Ewen 500 each Cunningham 200 for appearance.

Chas. Carmichael William Davis James Ewen George Cunningham Howards Mill Senff Bath County Owingsville

Big Drop Shown in Leaf Prices in North Carolina

Official tobacco market reports reveal a severe price collapse in Southern leaf markets. July data show South Carolina sold 7,452,818 pounds for 598,340.10 dollars at eight cents per pound, versus 2.4 cents per pound in July 1920? and North Carolina three big leaf counties sold 2,570,864 pounds at 7.54 dollars per hundred, far below last year’s 23.25 dollars per hundred.

South Carolina Department of Agriculture South Carolina North Carolina Big Leaf

Billiken English Shoes Offer for Boys at $5.00

R. E. Punch Co announces Billiken English Shoes for boys priced at five dollars with a guarantee. Other makes available at three fifty and four dollars.

Prohibition Officer Stamper Joins Enforcement Unit

Prohibition Officer William M. Stamper of this county has been selected as a member of the Prohibition Enforcement Organization in the region and has begun his duties.

William M. Stamper Prohibition Enforcement

Martial Law Possibly Declared in West Virginia

The federal government may act if West Virginia residents do not comply with President Harding's proclamation. Two regiments, each about 1000 troops, stand ready at Camp Sherman Ohio and Camp Dix New Jersey to move into the state on short notice. A martial law proclamation for five counties has been drafted and signed, awaiting promulga tion, though officials hope it will not be needed. Decision hinges on noon reports from Brigadier General Bendholtz.

West Virginia Harding Camp Sherman Ohio Camp Dix N. J War Department Bendholtz

Jersey cow and calf with Duroc boars for sale

Fine Jersey cow with young calf offered by W. H. Bridges. Also some Duroc boars available. For inquiries call 750. (92-tf)

W. H. Bridges

Oil Station Planned at Queen and Railroad Site

The Oil Products Company has rented the rear of Coppage Coal Company’s lot on Queen and Railroad and will soon inaugurate a distributing station.

The Oil Products Company Coppage Coal Company Queen and Railroad

Fall Men’s Stacy Adams and Walk Over Shoes Arrive

R. E. Punch Co. announces a complete fall line of men’s Stacy Adams and Walk Over shoes with many new styles and toes. See their display in the windows.

R. E. Punch Co., Inc

Will Move James OConnell Rents Lab Space on North Maysville

James O Connell has rented a business room on North Maysville street adjoining the Apperson building. He will take possession with his shoe laboratory today September first in the Tyler4 Apperson area.

James O'Connell Lewis Apperson Maysville Street Tyler4 Apperson Building

Mrs Anna Wade Buys Cottage on West Locust Street

Mrs Anna Wade purchases the cottage home of Mrs Elizabeth Stephens on West Locust Street for 2800 dollars. She plans remodeling and beautification before moving in.

Anna Wade Elizabeth Stephens West Locust Street

Local Social Notes from Clark County Visitants

ADDITIONAL SOCIAL items list travelers and visitors in Indianapolis. L. C. Tipton of Clark county and W. T. Hunt visit on business in Cincinnati with family. Mrs. S. M. Stone of Edmond Oklahoma visits J. A. Judy and relatives and is noted as Annie Vanarsdell with many old friends here. A. E. Lawrence and Lola Lawrence return from Eaton Ohio. Lawrence injured from a fall and confined at home. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Gates and A. G. Gates of Mone guest this week of Mr. Trimble. Mrs. A. G. Gates and children have been visiting Trimble for weeks and go to Indianapolis.

L. C. Tipton Clark County W. T. Hunt Cincinnati Emily Tilghman S. M. Stone Edmond Oklahoma J. A. Judy Stone Annie Vanarsdell A. E. Lawrence Lola Lawrence Eaton Ohio Mr. Lawrence W. N. Gates A. G. Gates Mone Mr. Trimble Visi Trimble Indianapolis

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Lewis H. Kilpatrick Montgomery Post No Montgomery Co. Red Cross Solarium State Legion Meeting Beauty New Venture Utilities Company Hi i Clarke North Sycamore Street Palmer School of Chiropractice Davenport Iowa Bill” Porter Burley Olympia Field Billiken Shoes the Advocate Bath CO Prohibition West Va
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