Dr. J. L. Clark Transferred to Somerset Church
The Kentucky Conference of the Methodist church met at Somerset and announced appointments. Rev. Dr. J. L. Clark, former pastor of Mt. Sterling M E Church, is assigned to Somerset. Other listed moves include Rev. J. W. Crates to Mt. Sterling, Rev. J. S. Ragan to Grassy Lick and Camargo, Rev. J. L. West to Owingsville, Rev. J. R. Nelson to Clay City, and Rev. R. C. Evans to Morehead and Frenchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Conference of the Methodist Church
Somerset
Collins Denny
J. L. Clark
Mt. Sterling M. E
J. W. Crates
Mt. Sterling
Cynthiana
J. S. Ragan
Grassy Lick
Camargo
J. L. West
Morehead
Owingsville
J. R. Nelson
Clay City
R. C. Evans
Frenchburg
Miss Stella Robinson Accepts Post at Johnson School Lexington
Miss Stella Robinson resigning from a St. Petersburg Florida City School has accepted a teaching post at the Johnson School in Lexington. Her experience with younger children is expected to strengthen the Lexington staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Robinson
St. Petersburg
Fla
Johnson School
Lexington
Robinson
Brick Residence for Sale on Holt Avenue Near High School
Brick residence on Holt Avenue near County High School with six rooms a bath sleeping porch attics trunk room front and rear porches gas for light and heat about one acre of fruit and garden stable and garage house freshly painted and in order terms reasonable contact Mrs Pearl Greene at 95 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt Avenue
County High School
Pearl Greene
Kokas Granted New Trial for Alleged Assault Case
Judge Robert C. Stoll in Lexington set aside Louis Kokas's death sentence after a technical flaw in reading the 10 year old Nannie Clem's testimony, ordering a new trial for October 1. A July request for a new trial had been overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Stoll
Lexington
Louis Kokas
Nannie Clem
Barred Plymouth Rocks for Sale from Mrs Cravens
Forty April matched pure bred Barred Plymouth Rocks offered by Mrs Jas Cravens. Prices reasonable if taken at once. Contact 660 W 1 by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rocks
Jas. Cravens
U S Wholesale Prices Down 42 Percent
Wholesale prices in the United States have fallen 42 percent from the 1920 peak over the past year. The decline follows a global pattern with France, Britain, and Japan each near 41 percent, Canada 29 percent, and Australia 15 percent. A later display plans in Chicago and Cincinnati advertise millinery through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Great Britain
Japan
Canada
Australia
Rock may replace dead dances at Ohio teachers meeting
Toddle and shimmy are declared dead by dancing masters at the sixth annual fall meeting of the Ohio Association of Dancing Teachers in Cleveland. The rock, a prom enade walk, may become the main successor and has international and national backing. It consists of three movements with steps and pivots. A censorship committee will rule on demonstrations before the convention ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Association of Dancing Teachers
Cleveland
Ohio
Rosen Seed Rye Sells In Montgomery County
Mt Sterling commission lists seed rye and farm supplies for cash only. Northern seed rye at $1.60 per bu, Timothy seed $3.50, Red clover $13.50, salt and coal prices shown, Elkhorn coal 28e per bu, Quick Fire Cannel Coal 38e per bu in yard. S. P. Greenwade, Mt Sterling, phone 2S Queen and Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Elkhorn
West Virginia
MT. Sterling Commission
Elkhorn Black Coal
MT. Sterling Commission & Storage CO
S. P. Greenwade
Prop
Queen and Railroad
Maher Faces Local Harsh Question Over Street Plan
Democratic candidate Henry Maher was challenged by a resident who accused him of backing a council matter affecting local expenditure for a new street. Maher replied he is not yet a council member. The item hints at tense political climate and future store reopening notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Maher
Maher
W. T. Fitzpatrick Ends Life in Tragic Suicide
Taylor Fitzpatrick, about 39, died yesterday afternoon from a self inflicted pistol shot to the temple. A successful real estate man, he faced health decline and bereavement after his son's death from tuberculosis. Survived by wife Minnie Hall and siblings, funeral 2:30 Wednesday at Machpelah Cemetery conducted by Rev. M. V. P. Yeaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Fitzpatrick
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Minnie Hall
Fitzpatrick
Charles Humphrey
Artie Fitzpatrick
Dayton
Ohio
M. V. P. Yeaman
Machpelah Cemtery
Back to the Old Home Visit by Neal Family
Barkley Neal and sister Miss Tlattie Neal of McIntosh Florida visit relatives in the area. They are remembered as the children of John S. and Mrs Lou Neal who left here years ago for McIntosh. They cherish memories of "Old Kentucky" and are grandchildren of Silas Barkley of Bath County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkley Neal
Tlattie Neal
McIntosh, Fla
John S
Lou Neal
McIntosh
Fla
Kentucky
Silas Barkley
Bath County
Mt Sterling Paving Contract Sparks Willow Street Work
Louis de Cog nets & Co. and the city of Mt. Sterling signed a contract Tuesday to pave Willow Street. Work began Wednesday at dawn with strong momentum aimed to finish before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis de Cognets & Co., Contractors
City of
Mt. Sterling
Willow Street
Reis Lot Sold to Victor Williams for 2000 dollars
The building lot on South Locust Street belonging to the E. T. Reis estate was sold to Victor Williams for 2000 dollars with Williams assuming the street assessment. He plans to divide the lot and erect two modern dwellings.
Advocate Will Build Residence on West Locust Lot
Victor Williams purchases a sixty foot frontage lot on West Locust Street from Rod Parsons for $600 and plans a modern residence immediately. The agreement specifies transfer of property and prompt construction to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Williams
Rod Parsons
West Locust Street
Mr. Williams
Remodelled Corbett greenhouses near completion in state
Stewart Sharp has remodeled the old Corbett greenhouses and it will be one of the most modern cases in the state when completed. It has been rented by Mrs. E L Brock.
Propaganda Fears Over Grain Growers Plan
The piece describes a campaign against the U S Grain Growers Inc a farmers marketing group. It notes opposition from Boards of Trade and a Cincinnati meeting where a propaganda drive with 250000 was funded by a Chicago syndicate to defend existing marketing systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farmers ' Coperation
U. S. Grain Growers, Inc
Gambling Boards of Trade
Farmers’ Organization
Cincinnati
Chicago
Board of Trade
Prices Section Items and Market Quotes
Farmers price set at 1.60 dollars per bushel for Timothy seed 3.50 per bushel. Five and one half bushel barrel salt for 100 pounds fine salt costs 1.50. Ginia none better priced at 0.28 per bushel for cash buyers. Location references Queen and Railroad (94-21).
Annual Church Meeting at Baptist Church Tonight
The Baptist church invites all members to a Fellowship Meeting on September 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the church rooms with visiting and local speakers and toast responses. Mrs. A V Jones, recovered, plans to open her West Main millinery shop on September 15 near Advocate Company, watch the Advocate for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
A. V. Jones
The
Baptist Church
West Main
Advocate Company
Advocate
Pirate's Treasure Found Near Jefferson Island
Reports from the south Louisiana coast claim part of Jean Lafitte's buried treasure has been found near Jefferson Island. Gold coins dated 1754 appear in local circulation and two pots of gold are said to have been uncovered, though finders remain silent amid town excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean LaFitte
Jefferson Island
Thomas Jefferson
South Louisiana
Hoffman buys Lafayette Phoenix Garage Co. Lexington car
H. G. Hoffman of New Lexington purchases a handsome Lexington from the Lafayette Phoenix Garage Co. of Lexington. The sale marks a notable addition to local automotive offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hoffman
Lafayette Phoenix Garage Co
Lexington
Fayette County Tops Burley Growers Drive
Fayette County, the state’s largest burley tobacco producer, surpassed the three-fourths goal in the Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association sign up. The county reported 6 600 acres pledged, or 75.22 percent of its 87 412 acre total, with acceleration in the final week adding 897 acres. Woodford joined the top group this week, behind Carroll Bourbon and Montgomery counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association
Fayette
Woodford
Carroll
Bourbon
Montgomery
Step in Time to Enforce Our Game Laws
A meeting of Central Kentucky sportsmen is called for 7:50 P.M. today at the Lafayette Hotel Lexington to organize a cooperative group with the game department and farmers to preserve wild game and fish. Quail numbers suggest natural restocking may occur if given a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Kentucky
Lafayette Hotel
Lexington
Willow Street Improvements Support Among Property Owners
On Willow street, 12 property holders eligible for the new hard surfaced street. Eight are Black and favor the project, three whites and one Black with unimproved lots oppose. The article suggests the colored population broadly supports municipal improvements.
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Willow Street
Memorial window shattered by football near church
A group of boys at play kicked a football through the King memorial window near St. Patrick's church, breaking it. The glass was described as very beautiful and valued at several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Church
King Memorial
Frances Coleman Undergoes Throat Operation in Lexington
Frances the young daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Coleman underwent a throat operation today at a Lexington hospital. The operation was entirely successful and the child is expected to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
John L. Coleman
Lexington
Episcopal guild sale set for December first weekend
The Guild of the Episcopal church will hold a sale on the first Friday and Saturday in December. An exchange will be held on Saturday in connection with the sale of fancy articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild of the Episcopal Church
Honeymoon Trip Theme in Home Seeker's Excur
A lighthearted note frames a honeymoon journey as a Home Seeker's excursion. It references The Advocate printing guidance for publication.
Two Local Clergymen Chosen as General Conference Delegates
Rev. J. L. Clark pastor at the local Methodist church and Presiding Elder Mr. Cameron were named by the Kentucky conference in session at Somerset as delegates to the General Conference in Hot Springs Arkansas in May 1922. The appointment marks high recognition, as bishops typically select their most gifted men for this role. Both appointees are regarded as men of considerable ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Clark
Cameron
Kentucky
Somerset
Hot Springs
Ark
Fatty Arbuckle Held on Murder Charge in San Francisco
Fatty Arbuckle, famed film comedian, is detained on a murder accusation over the death of Virginia Rappe, an artists model, after a party at a San Francisco hotel. Mrs Maude Delmont, the victim’s friend, swore to the complaint as the case gains 22 witnesses under guard and Arbuckle held without bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatty” Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Arbuckle
San Francisco
Maude Delmont
Gasoline Prices Decline Across Nation
An old survey reports national gasoline prices averaging 20.3 cents per gallon, down from 28.9 cents on January 1, 1921. The roughly 30 percent drop is presented as a benefit to the national pocketbook.
Franklin price cut to prewar level for touring car
The Franklin Automobile Company announces a $300 price reduction effective September 1 1921 bringing the touring car to 2350 dollars. This is the fifth reduction and matches the 1918 price. Franklin Garage Winchester Ky S B Lane local representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Automobile Company
Franklin
Franklin Garage
Winchester
S. B. Lane
Moves to Duereson Property on Clay Street
Ira Farris and his daughter Miss Lila have moved into the house recently bought from Dr. C B Duerson on Clay Street. The community welcomes the Farris family, praising them as good people who strengthen local citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Farris
Lila
Mr. Farris
C. B. Duerson
Clay Street
Montgomery Post to Elect New Commander at Monday Meeting
Montgomery Post American Legion invites members to a Monday evening gathering at seven o'clock in the club rooms to elect a new commander to succeed Lewis Kilpatrick who resigned. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Post, American Legion
Eptember
Lewis Kilpatrick
Capt C H Petry Resumes Duties at Monarch Mill
Capt C H Petry has recovered from illness and is ready to resume his duties at the Monarch Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Petry
Monarch Mill
Brewer sells 140 acre Camargo farm to Brandenburg
J W Brewer sells his 140 acre farm near Camargo to John Brandenburg for 5000 dollars cash. Possession to be given March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Brewer
Camargo
John Brandenburg
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KOKAS
J. H. Brown
Bank Street
U. S
Call and Menant Arelina
Speare Vu
Sew
Rosen Seed Rye
W. T. Fitzpatrick
Reis
the Advocate
Duerson
Attention Legionnaires
Sells Farm
Live Wire Agency
Clayton Howell
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