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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1919

Page

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Court Day Report Prices for Cattle and Hogs in October Market

In this court day note, cattle sold mainly between 4 and 10 cents per pound with yearlings 6 to 8 cents and cows and heifers 5 to 8 cents. Prices listed include Sam Keeton 960 lb steers at 100 a head and various cows and calves, with no hogs and a small horse/mule run. The writer notes grass and water affecting buyers and predicts a bigger run at the next October court.

Usal Sam Keeton S. Cannoy Halsey Bros Theo Oldfield Ratcliff & Hurst Turley & Crouch James Arnett C. C. McDonald Wade Wm. Lovely J. C. Grewell Wm. Davis Mr. Adams E. H. Brother Simon Weil Hardin Jackson Dorsey Pieratt D. R. Gay M. F. Carter

Recital by Pennell Kinnaird and Trio at Baptist Church

Tenor Mr Pennell Kinnaird accompanied by Miss Martha Coleman violinist Miss Elizabeth McCaun reader and Miss Louise Crear pianist offers a Friday 8 06 pm program at the Baptist church auditorium Under the Young Woman's Auxiliary auspices the event asks for a free will offering Featured pieces include O Sole Mio meditation from Thaïs Read Old Pal of Mine When Irish Eyes Are Smiling and I Hear You Calling Me among others.

Pennell Kinnaird Martha Coleman Elizabeth McCaun Louise Crear the Baptist Church de Capua Miss Coleman Bercense Jocelyn Godard Miss Coleman T. A. Daly Regs Olcott-Ball Miss McCoun Marshall Ball

Paint for sale gallons ready mixed white and red roofing

About eight gallons of ready mixed white paint available for sale plus some red roofing paint. Apply at this office.

Howell Reese resigns from R. E. Punch & Co to join Canton retailer

Howell Reese resigns after ten years with R. E. Punch & Co and will move to Canton Ohio to take a similar sales position with a large retail clothing concern. He departs this week and begins duties immediately as friends wish him success in his new home.

Howell Reese R. E. Punch & Co Canton Ohio Mr. Reese Mr. Sterling

Delicious Cafe Guests and Winter Move Highlight Local News

The article notes the Delicious Cafe serving fine meals. It mentions Mr and Mrs Stanley O Wood renting the Whitehead residence for winter and moving to fame. The Whites plan to spend winter in Georgia where Mr Whitehead has secured a fine position.

Stanley O. Wood S. M. Whitehead Fame

Walsh Co Sells Leather Coats In Old Time Prices

The Walsh Co advertises boys children and mens leatherette coats at sale prices with latest novelties offered at traditional old time rates.

The Walsh Co

Ninth District W C T U Convenes in Owingsville

The Ninth District W C T U Convention met in Owingsville for an all day session. State Treasurer Mrs Nora Taylor and State Secretary Mrs Julia Greene attended. Mt Sterling union members present included Mrs Charles Oldham Mrs EB Reis Mrs B W Trimble Mrs R F Mastin etc. Visitors were entertained at luncheon by the Owingsville W C T U. The Delicious Cafe serves meals described as nice clean and home like.

Owingsville Nora Taylor Julia Greene Mt. Sterling Union Charles K. Oldham EB. C. Reis B. W. Trimble R. F. Mastin Hattie Howell W. Hoffman Wood H. M. Bishop Jennie Thomson John Arnold George McCormick Overton Jones Clyde Darsie Owingsville W. C. T. U

Seed Wheat Stolen From Sullivan Farm on Wades Mill Pike

H W Sullivan reports several bushels of seed wheat stolen from his grainery on the Wades Mill pike Saturday night. Authorities take up the case and Sullivan offers a 50 dollar reward for capture or for information leading to arrests.

H. W. Sullivan Wades Mill Mr. Sullivan

Advance in Property on Winn Street Then Sold Bargain

Mrs. R. J. Hunt bought a Winn Street home for 1550, sold it two years later for 3000, and yesterday the property sold to J T Richardson for 3500, described as a bargain.

R. J. Hunt Winn Street J. T. Richardson

Stephens' Grocery Prices Echo Low Costs

Local grocer Stephens advertises prices "as low as the low est" and invites customers to call 246 for the store's deals and offerings.

Stephens’ Grocery

Pie Supper at Kiddville Schoolhouse Event

A pie supper will be held at the Kiddville schoolhouse on Thursday night September 18. Addresses by Mr Chapman of Frankfort and County Superintendent Miss Stevenson precede the event. Proceeds go to the library. Eight o clock start. The Delicious Cafe opens for short orders any time.

Kiddville Chapman Frankfort Miss Stevenson

Contract Let For Owingsville Pike resurfacing

A contract is likely to be awarded this week for resurfacing the Owingsville pike from Mt. Sterling to Ewington with hot oil and pea gravel, signaling upcoming road work on this route.

Owingsville

Combined Mare Offered for Easy Driving and Riding

A calm, friendly mare described as safe and gentle for any rider or driver. The notice invites applicants to visit the office, and mentions a cafeteria offering steaks and a delicious cafe for visitors.

Surplus Food Shipments Delayed Across Nine States

In a Sept 13 1919 Chicago letter Postmaster Sterling Ky was told that goods cannot yet be advised on arrival. The message notes thousands of orders nationwide plus local distribution, with immense work and logistics involved. Lieutenant Colonel James P Castleman assures delivery at earliest possible moment and Stephens Grocery urges placing orders for best quantity of meats and groceries.

Turner Chicago Sterling James P. Castleman Quartermaster Corps

Mayors to Convene in St Louis for Valley Civic Plan

Mayor Reid McKee reports an invitation from the St Louis mayor to attend a Mississippi Valley Association meeting in St Louis on September 18. The purpose is to craft a definite program for civic betterment and include officials from commercial clubs boards of trade chambers of commerce bankers manufacturers jobbers merchants and farmers.

Reid McKee St. Louis Mississippi Valley Association Boards of Trade Chamber of Commerce

Shortage Alerts Laborers Hit Clothing Footwear Makers

There is a wonderful shortage of clothing hat and shoe laborers throughout the manufacturing states and few goods will be offered later. Buy now. The Walsh Co.

The Walsh Co

Suit Filed to Contest Will in Montgomery Circuit Court

Kelly Day Jones sues in Montgomery Circuit Court against R. M. Trimble executor of the will of J. Green Trimble to set aside the late J. Green Trimble, Sr. will. Attorneys Robert H. Winn John A. Judy of this city and Jerry South of Washington DC represent the plaintiff.

Montgomery Kelly Day Jones R. M. Trimble J. Green Trimble Robert H. Winn John A. Judy Jerry South Washington, D.C

Wanted Small Child’s Iron Bed For Application

A terse notice seeks a small child’s iron bed and directs applicants to apply at this office. No other details are provided.

Local man Gay Wilson returns to city plans meat business

Gay Wilson has returned to this city after months in Detroit and will likely settle here to pursue the meat trade. Farmers tobacco men and commercial travelers are invited to dine at the Del icious Cafe which serves meals and short orders around the clock. Presbyterian church services are listed for Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Union Christian Endeavor Society at 6 30 p.m. Evening service at 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.

Gay Wilson Detroit Mich Mr. Wilson Presbyterian Church Union Christian Endeavor Society

Ice Cream Supper and Hat Show at Science Ridge

An ice cream supper is planned for Friday night at Science Ridge with a public invitation. The Walsh Co displays Knox and Stetson fall and winter hats in a broad range of colors and styles for attendees to see.

Science Ridge

Sugar profiteering slammed by Kentucky commission

Retail grocers charging more than 11 cents a pound for granulated sugar are accused of profiteering. H. B. Smith, secretary of the Kentucky High Cost of Living Commission, urged reports of overcharges and warned of federal prosecutions. The panel inched meat prices downward and anticipated action on butcher profiteering this week.

H. B. Smith Kentucky High Cost of Living Commission Commission

Reverend Clark Rent at Sycamore Street Parsonage

Mrs. W P Guthrie rents upstairs on Sycamore Street to Rev J L Clark pastor of the Methodist congregation for the parsonage repairs at fifty dollars per month. Clark will take possession at once.

Delicious Cafe Opens Dining Room With Short Orders

The Delicious Cafe announces the opening of its dining room with short orders as a specialty. The new setup invites diners to enjoy quick service and a streamlined menu.

Delicious Cafe

Local men buy two 1920 Buick five passenger cars

Dan B. Skidmore of this city and Edward Peck of Sharpsburg purchased and received from Mt. Sterling Garage two handsome five passenger 1920 Buick cars.

Dan B. Skidmore Edward Peck Sharpsburg Mt. Sterling

Long wear shoes for the boys The army and dress shoes for boys

The line markets long wear footwear for boys describing army and dress shoes as unmatched. The snippet emphasizes durability and style suitable for military and formal wear.

Walsh Co

Rev R C Goldsmith resigns Paris church for Mt Sterling pastorate

Rev R C Goldsmith resigns after four years at Paris church where over 100 members joined the congregation. He will assume Mt Sterling leadership around October 1. Mt Sterling evening service moved to 7 30. Messengers named to Boone's Creek Association in Union City September 17. Women’s Missionary Society exceeded their 1918 1919 apportionment by giving more than double.

Mt. Sterling Baptist Church R. C. Goldsmith Paris Goldsmith Mt. Sterling Bourbon News Woman’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church

Physician Defends Use of Medical Emblem on Car

Gazette clarifies that the emblem on the physician's machine is the Caduceus of the American Medical Association. The doctor has long been a member of the AMA and

U. S. Medical Corps Gazette American Medical Association

City Schools Open With Large Attendance

The City Schools opened yesterday with over 500 students in attendance, exceeding the 1918 and 1917 openings. Dr. M. V. P. Yeaman led the devotional in Chapel, followed by addresses from Charles D. Grubbs and L. T. Chiles of the School Board. Superintendent Hopper notes overcrowding in 2nd to 5th grades, requiring division and additional teachers.

M. V. P. Yeaman Charles D. Grubbs Hopper

Angela Hainline Recovers After Throat Operation

Angela, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hainline, has recovered from a throat operation at Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington and returned home to the county.

Angela Charles Hainline Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington County

Old Baptist Assoc Holds Four Day Meeting With Hopewell Church

The Old Baptists met in association with Hopewell Baptist church in Breathitt county for Thursday through Sunday services. About 1500 attended on Sunday and around 15 preachers spoke. The group plans to meet next year with Mud Lick church in Breathitt county.

Old Baptists Hopewell Baptist Church Mud Lick Breathité County E. J. Kash Sam Kelly William Dan Ely Oliver Breathitt H. C. Hurst Jackson Greene Garrett Winchester

Crown Gasoline Sold Through Crown Pump on Liberty Street

Strother Motors Company will sell only Crown gasoline and has installed a Crown pump praised for precise measurements. The firm believes Crown quality and accurate measurement will give the public the best service and urges customers to seek the Crown pump on Liberty Street.

Strother Motors Company Liberty Street

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Court Day Report W. E. Bean Advocate Mr. Kinnaird Massenet Eco Cadman Miss McCaun Mother Mr. Kinnaird Seeeewebeeee Deneemet W.C. T. U. Convention Tvreat North Carolina Stephens Grocery Will Crown L. A. Fennell N. Broadway Mary C. Ayres
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