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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
Mt. Sterling To Be
In Bluegrass League

& At meeting Of the baseball fans
held in this city last night it was
definitely decided to have this city
represented in the Blue Grass Lea
que which is being formed and will
be comprised Of teams from Lex
ington, Paris, Winchester, Rich
mond and other central Kentucky
cities. Only two gaines week will
be played and it is believed under
the proper management may be
made a paying proposition, or at
least one that will take care Of it.
self. Another meeting will be held
next week at which time stock
company will be formed which will
take over the interests Of the To-
cal club and endeavor to give US a
paying as well as winning team.
Further particulars of the new or
ganization win be given later, but
we are confident Of the fact that a
winning team in Mt. Sterling will
be given support, not only from this
city but from all tie surrounding
towns.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
Local Commandery
Presents Jewels

The Montgomery Commandery,
Knights Templar, No. 5, at meet
ing held at the lodge rooms Tues
day night, presented the Jewels to
the following former commanders
of the local lodge: j. c. McNeal, J.
W. Trimble, A. A. Hazelrigg, E. r.
Robertson, r. M. French, T. p. SUIT
ton, c. w. Harris, w. o. Hopper,
S. s. Pinney, C. w. Kirkpatrick, T.
II. Wilson, B. F. Day, w. E. Hard
ing, W. o. Pierce, Robert Collier, e.
L. William, J. B. White and W. P.
Oldham. The presentation was
made by G. Allison Holland, or Lex
ington, who was introduced by Past
Grand Commander, A. A. HazeIrigg.
Following the presentation cere-
monies an informal reception was
held after which cards and dancing
were enjoyed. At midnight supper
of old ham, beaten biscuit and to-
mato salad with sandwiches and
coffee was served. About 300 were
present, and the evening was a most
ENJOYABLE one.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
Chamber of Commerce
Has Interesting Meet

AT monday meeting today
there was manifested much "pep."
E. A. Stoll, Vice President of the
Hockenbury System, Inc, of Har-
risburg, Pa, gave a fine talk on Mt.
Sterling's need of new hotel, and
his message was received with en-
thusiasm.
Hon. r. G. Kern then followed
with a very interesting report Of
news from Washington and State
officials, approving our thorough
fare from Mt. Sterling to the Clark
county line. 1t is the opinion Of
Mr.. Kern that advertisements for
bids to construct this highway will
be submitted in few weeks and
that this 60-foot roadway win be
completed during the year.
The baseball project met with APP
proval and the matter of locating a
State Normal School at some East
ern Kentucky town shared in a
part of the hours considerations.
This was an interesting meeting
that carried with it the appearance
of doing things.
The luncheon, served by Prewitt
& Bolts, was enjoyable and every
man left the room feeling that we
are on the eve of accomplishing
much for Mt. Sterling.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
Resolutions on
Death Of Mrs. Howell

At a regular meeting of the Wo-
mems Missionary Society Of the
Methodist church, South, of Mt.
Sterling, Kentucky, held in the
church chapel, February 16, 1922,
the following resolutions concerning
the death of Mrs Mary Mason
Howell, beloved wife of Oliver How
ell, were presented and unanimously
adopted by rising vote:
Whereas, the members of this
Society have lost by death Mary
Howell. a beloved member, and de-
string to bear permanent testimony
to the love and esteem for her of the
members of this Society, it is now
resolved,
First-That we, the members of
the Woman's Missionary Society, do
hereby express to our Father in
Heaven our heartfelt gratitude for
the privilege of having had in our
Society such a true type of Chris
tian womanhood as was represented
in our co-worker, Mary Howell.
Second-That we do hereby cher
ish and honor the memory of her
who never failed in the performance
of her duties as wife, mother,
daughter, sister and friend, and
that we do extend to her husband,
her children, her father, sisters and
brothers our deepest sympathy in
this sad hour, and urge them to look
up through this cloud of sorrow and
see Gods love beaming down on
them, making their pathway bright
before them.
Third-That copy of these res
olutions be sent to the husband and
children, that copy be sent to one
of our home papers for publication,
and that a copy be spread on the
minutes of our Society.
Mrs. Charles Oldham
Mrs. Earl Farris,
Mrs. VIM. Fitzpatrick.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
BRATToN SUTTON lPARALYzED

Mrs. w. A. Sutton was advised
by telegram yesterday that her son
Bratton, who is business man of
Bradentown, Florida, while in bath
ing Sunday, received a stroke of
paralysis which affected his entire
right side. Today a letter came
from Bratton's wife saying he had
very much improved and to suffer
no uneasiness. Mrs. Sutton left
this morning for Bradentown to be
with her son and family. Another
telegram of this morning says Mr..
Sutton's condition indicates
speedy recovery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16

John Trimble, aged 80 years, died
Tuesday afternoon at his home on
Montgomery 4 street, following a
long illness. He is survived by his
widow, and two small children, and
his father, Hazard Trimble. Funer-
al services we're held Wednesday
afternoon at two o'clock at his late
residence by Rev. Clyde Darsie.
Burial took place in Machpelah
cemetery. Mr.. Trimble was cob
bier by trade, and was an energetic
and conscientious worker. He had
many friends who will learn with
deep regret of his passing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
REDRMMG PLANT OPERATING

The Mt. Sterling Redrying Plant,
under lease to the J. p, Taylor To-
bacco Co., re-opened Monday and
will run day and night during the
season. 1t is hoped to redry 100
hogsheads of tobacco every "a
hours. The opening of the plant
gives employment to 35 people and
their payroll viii amount to $500
daily most of which will be spent
among local merchants.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
FUGITIVE CAPTURED HERE

Ira Anderson, colored, alias
Frank Brown, wanted at Clifton
Forge, Va, was captured in this
city last night by Chief of Police J.
C. Upton. The man escaped jail
at Clifton Forge sometime ago and
Chief Upton was advised by author
tiles to. be on the watch for him, as
he was thought to be on his way to
this city. Chief Cochran, of Cliff
ton Forge, will arrive here today to
take back his prisoner.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
CHES DAVIS, COMEDIAN, TO
DESERT LEGITIMATE STAGE

The agent for the popular Ches
Davis show was a caller at our Of
fee yesterday and informed us that
this would be the last time the
show going public Of Mt Sterling
would get to see Ches Davis, the
popular black face comedian, as he
has signed contract to go in the
movies with .his-little leading lady,
Miss Mae Kennis, starting in April.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
LAUNDRY STRICTLY SANITARY

The Mt. Sterling Laundry is at
this time making special runs on
Family Washing. Their new ma
chinery takes care Of this depart
ment so that the service is perfect.
Cali No. Is and a special truck win
soon be at your door Our special
fitness for this work cares for the
clothes and gives them back in a
perfect condition.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
|. BELL MADDEN SWORN IN

Miss Anise Hunt, circuit clerk,
who has been quite sick with inau-
enza, is now convalescent, but not
able TO be at her office. In order
that the business OF her Office may
move on without obstruction, L. Bell
MADDEN has been sworn in as deputy
and will officially sign all emergen-
cy papers.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
House Passes
Road Bond Bill

The House Of Representatives on
yesterday after spirited debate,
passed the Road Bill by a vote of
63 to "a with 33 Democrats oppos-
ing the measure. The bill embraces
a bond issue for $50,00O,O00 to be
voted on in November, the bonds
not to be used prior to 1924.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
THREE DAY SALE

Special attention is called to the
advertisement of the Louisville
Store appearing in this issue. The
bargains Mr.. Newmeyer is offering
Friday, Saturday and Court Day
are worthy of your earnest consid-
GRAFTON and now is the time TO buy.
Farmers in need Of tobacco cotton,
get our prices.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
A STARTER

The Mt. Sterling Stock Yards has
received for courtday seven cars of
cattle, three cars of sheep and three
cars of horses and mules. Indica-
tons are bright for big courtday.
The Steve Pieratt yards have en-
gagged already twenty of their pens.
These are exclusive cattle pens.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
SELLS TWO COTTAGES

V. X. Williams has sold two new
cottages, located on West Locust
street, to Kelly Thompson and
Thurman Thompson, of Carlisle, for
$1,000. The Thompson brothers
will move here about March LIST to
make this their future home. The
sale was made through F. d. Rich
ardson, real estate agent.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
BUICK CAR AT A BARGAIN

Buick touring, 1919 model, good
condition. Only been run $4,000
miles. Can be had at bargain
John A. Judy. (v5-3t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
DEATH EXPECTED
AT ANY MOMENT

Mrs. Robert MarshalPs condition
is extremely critical, and from the
time Of her stroke of paralysis her
condition has been without hope of
recovery. The passing is gradual
and her demise is momentarily ex-
pected.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16

+ FOR RENT-Farm Of IA acres
on Grassy Lick pike, one mile west
of town. Four acres in meadow,
balance in grass. Good house, four
bent tobacco barn. Also cottage on
Spring street. Apply to E. B. ,Taul,
phone 842. (35-2t-pd))
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
BUYS COOPER RESIDENCE

Mr.. and Mrs. Josh Owings have
purchased the Cooper residence on
West High street and will move to
the place to reside. This is one of
the most complete homes in the city
and possession will be given March
first,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
ACCEPTS POSITION

John S. Thomas has accepted a
position as salesman for the Win
chester Dry Goods Co. Mr.. Thorn
as is an energetic and popular
young man, and will make his COM
pany a valuable employee.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
NOTICE.!

All persons having claims against
the. estate of DIR. ]. A. Shirley are
required to file same, properly
proven, at once with the undersign-
ed.-Charles d. Grubbs, Executor.
(33-4t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
RICHARDSON BROS.

have the best and freshest meats
and vegetables in town. Also have
agency for White Crest Flour, the
best made-trv one sack.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
SUSTAINED PAIN
Full INJURIES

Saturday last H. C.. Greenwade
caught on a protruding nail while
defending his residence stairway
and falling broke several toes in
in his right foot. The injuries
while painful are not considered
serious.
For Printing, see The Advocate.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
BARGAINS

Some splendid bargains in new
and used Pianos, Organs and Sew
ing Machines.
j. Fl. BROWN,
g Bank Street
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
BARGAINS
FOR SATURDAY and COuRTDAY

Assortment Enameled Ware, con-
sisting of II at. combinettes; IA at.
Dish pans; II quart Water Pals; 6
quart Berlin Kettles; 2 quart Cof-
fee Pots and quart Tea Kettles.-
Choice, only SO.
10 per cent off on Wall Paper
these two days only.
L. M. REDMOND.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16

FOR SAI4E-Baled timothy, clo-
yer and millet hay. Also baled oats.
&c. M. Brown, phone sos. (3o.4t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16

FOR RENT-Three rooms with
garden on High street. Can give
possession March 1st.-See R. M.
Haddix.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
STERLING

How to Treat Your Town
Praise it,
Improve it.
Talk about it.
Be public spirited
Remember it is your home
Tell about its business
Take real Home pride in it.
Tell of its many natural advantages.
Help the public officers do the good
When strangers to town, them well.
Don't call your best citizens frauds mpostors
Support the Chamber of Commerce that benefits ALL
Look ahead of self when the to be considered.
Advertise in the local paper help publisher but
to help yourself
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-02-16
FOR SATURDAY


THE AYRES co.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-21
ELM STORE

There was preaching last Sunday
at Walnut Grove by Bro. Rose.
Several from this community at
tended the Baptist church Saturday
night and Sunday night.
Mrs Minnie Drane from BARLEY
is visiting her parents. Uncle Billie
Looney's
George sisk, JEFF ana George
Hall made a flying trip to Alton
one daY last week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Eaton, fine boy.
All Haokworth's we're visiting
Jasper DorAn Saturday night and
sunday.
Harry Cross and Grover Duncan
attended the candidate speaking al
Raveuden Springs last Saturday.
Sid LitherlAnd and Jasper Dorm
went to the bottoms one day last
week
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-21
MIDDLEBROOK

Lilburn Parker and family visit
ed Oral Hays Sunday.
Several from this place attended
the barbecue the l4th and 18th at
Reyno.
Rev. Sanders of 0xly, Mo-,
preached very interesting sermon
at the school house here Saturday
night,
Sam Shaw has been confined to
his room for several days on account
OF sickness.
CIR. Phipps shipped a car load
OF cattle to 81. Louis last Saturday.
Miss Esta Luter opened day
school here last Monday.
The son OF Almus Rapert, who
has bad the slow fever, is lmprov-
ing some.
The Ripley county highway CON-
missioners we're here one day last
week and had viewed out route
from Doniphan to the state line. 1t
Intersects ours near Uuole Harve
Murrells. They informed us that
the work would begin soon. Come
on boys, let's build ours to Pocahon-
tas
Rev. s. l.. Johnston opened his
revival meeting at Povnor Sunday.
Mrs. l. D. Rapert, who has been
sick, is able to be up again.
John Shaver was on our streets
Que day last week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-21
SHAVERS EDDY

Mrs P N. Hanvle was called to
Elnora Friday and found that the
stork had left 10 pound baby boy
with her daughter, Mrs. Flnis. All
doing we'll
Mrs. ID. Blackburn and children
of near Reyno visited at b. X.
Jobnson's Sunday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. L. A.
Phillips, the 18th a fine 10 pound
boy baby. All are doing we'll.
Our school at Peru Is progressing
nicely with Prof Privitt as primer
pal.
Mrs. Ell Hawkins Is visiting her
father, Jack Hulvey, at Eleven.
point.
Ed Hawkins got a badly sprained
foot Sunday, when the horse he was
riding fell with him pinning his DOT
to the ground.
P. N. Hanvle will fill his 4th
Saturday nlght and Sunday appoint
ment at Skaggs Everybody invited
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-21
O'KEAN

Mrs. Mosley and granddaughter
left here Friday to visit some of
their relatives.
Mrs Walter Haney is improving
nicely after several weeks of sick :
ness.
Mr.. aid Mrs. J. &. French made
business trip to Walnut Ridge
Friday.
John Shelton is improving nicely.
Mr.. Sam Sisoo and wife were visi-
ting here Thursday.
Misses Rosie Austin, Hazel Aus.
tin and Thelma Sanders were the
guests of Beatrice French Wednes-
day evening,
Mrs Maggie Walrond of Pocahon-
tas visited her sister, Mrs. Gertie
French, Saturday night and Sunday.
Vester Higgins Is away visiting
relatives at this writing.
A number of our young folks en-
joyed themselves very much boat
riding Sunday afternoon.
Prayer meeting was we'll attended
Sunday night.
SammIe Gregory was a visitor
here Sunday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-21
BIGGERS

DIR. T. y. Johnson of Holmes had
business In our city the last of the
week.
Mrs. Eva Elklns of Wilson, who
has been visiting relatives here the
past month, returned home Sunday.
Most everybody here attended the
barbecue at ReYno the last OF the
week.
Mrs. Eta Greene and little daugh-
ter of Psrsgould were visiting at the
Goodwin home this week.
The Baptist ladies will put on a
play at the school house next Fri
day night. The proceeds will go to
help pay for their new piano.
Mrs. Marion Greer of Pine Castle,
Fla is here for few days visit
with her father aud mother, Mr..
and Mrs. S, f. Harrison.
Among those attending court at
Pocahontas this week Is IL. o. Helm,
Dick Luter, Joe II. johnson and
Geo. f. Johnston.
The Methodist revival will begin
the first Sunday In August. 1t will
be held in the new concrete church
that is being rapidly completed.
w. f. Deaver went out near At
tea Monday to attend the bedside of
his mother, who Is reported real
sick.
Aunt Josie Johnson went down TO
Holmes Sunday to VISIT at the home
of DIR. i. Y Johnson
Fire completely destroyed the
large two.story residence of Mrs
Myrtle Bowden at Blggers Saturday
night The origin of the tire is un-
known 1t was discovered In the
kitchen by Rev. Willis Cooper,
Rue Harrison aud Turner Bigger,
who knocked down the locked door,
but the flames had already gained
considerable headway. No one was
=. home, Mr.. Bowden and the
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-21
Late County News S
OLD JACKSON

The candidates spoke at this place
last Thursday to large crowd.
Mesdsmes l.. Brown aud sam Song
er served dinner on the ground
which the candidates bought and
invited the entire crowd to eat with
them. They are. jolly good bunch
of boys and 1t is a pity they can't
all be elected.
Several from this place attended
the picnic at Raveoden Springs last
Saturday.
J. p. KIncade aud vile of Pocs
hontas attended the speaking at this
place last Thursday
Several new scholars entered
school Monday morning
Judge Mock of Pooshon,as visit
cd our school last Friday and made
splendid talk.
j. H. Miller and wife and g. W.
Chitwood and Miss hattie Williams
spent Sunday afternoon at the home
OF sam Souger.
Floyd Gibson and wife of near
Pocahontas spent the first of the
week at this place visiting friends.
J. J Brooks and wife motored to
Pocs hou,as last Monday on bust
ness.
=. w. Songer of Hoxle cams In
last Saturday co spend few day s
at the home OF HIS iather, Sam Song
er.
l.ige Grassland and family spent
Sunday Ut the home of William
Hudson.
Miss Hazel Spence of Tulsa, Okla,
spent last Wednesday night with
Mis-, Marion Crater near this place.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-21

children being ut the Reyno picnic
Help was called from Reyno and
it was only through the heroic ef-
forts of the many fire fighters that
three other homes were saved, those
of Hubert Nicks, Harry Hlte and
Mrs. Eta Evans being greatly en-
daDgered by flying sparks from the
burning building. Only the furni-
ture from one room was saved. The
loss is partly covered by $4,000 in.
surance Mrs Bowden expects to
rebuild a smsller home in the near
future. She wishes to express her
heartfelt thanks to the good friends
who worked so herocIally during
the fire and those who have been 80
kind 10 her since.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-21

Ed Jenes of Manila Is visiting
relatives and friends at this place
this week.
Mrs. Mack Blackshesr and chill
dren visited Gertrude johnson Sum-
day.
George Timmis, who was called
to Kansas to attend the funeral of
his mother returned home last week.
Miss Grace Austin of Maynard is
down visiting her grand father, j..
W. Spikes, this week.
Vernie Bryant aud Fred Spikes
spent Saturday night with Thsron
Austin at Spokes.
Sunday school at Cedar Grove ev
cry Sunday. Everybody come out.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-21
RAvENDEN SPRINGS

Bro. Gibson OF Hardy filed his
regular appointment at the Metho
dist church last Sunday.
Joe 5. Decker went over to Jones
boro the first of the week to get his
car which he bad there for repairs.
K. Dalton and family of Poca.
hontas were among the large crowd
here last Saturday at the picnic.
l.. p. Reed returned home last
Thursday from a business trip to
Oklahoma.
Johnny Houston of Oconee was
here last Monday on business.
Carson HiggInbothsm, a member
of the firm OF X. L. Higginbotham
d sons, spent a part of last week
In st Louis buying goods. Carson
Is a good business man and knows
how TO buy goods.
Tom DAVIS went 10 st. Louis last
week with a car load OF cattle.
II. Goodson has been very busy
the last few days putting a new
coat of paint on the DAVIS Nero
Co. building.
Mrs. w. j.. Eaves of Memphis,
who once lived here, spent part of
last week visiting old friends at this
place
r. +. Higginbothsm of Jones
boro spent few days with relatives
here last week.
DR.. Dalton aud wife of Dalton
heard the candidates speak here last
Saturday.
Jack Seltz and family Of Rector
drove over last week ard stretched
their tent IN the park near the
spring where they will remain for
awhile aud drink good water.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-21

A telegram was received from st
Louis announcing the death OF Clay
Paine, who had been placed there IN
a hospital some time ago from Lit
tie Rock. Clay is a son of Unole
Alfred and Aunt Nancy Paine of
this place and has host of friends
and relatives who we're shocked to
learn of his untimely death.
Lee Woodruff and wife of Kan
sas returned to their home the lat
ter part of last week after spending
a fortnight at this place with Mrs.
Woodruff's mother, Mrs. Purvis.
Alvin Shaver took in the picnIo
at Keyno Friday and Saturday for
the purpose of seeing the two big
ball games.
Samuel Fuar and Mason Holt,
two good bustling farmers of Warm
Springs, were In through this section
first of the week on special business
Aunt Susan Roberts of Attlca
came up last Saturday to attend
church but on Sunday afternoon be
came sick and was unable to get
home until Monday. We hope
that she will soon recover from her
illness.
The good people at Vernon closed
their meeting after a duration of
nearly fortnight. The meeting
was conducted by two able preach
ers, Cherry their local minister and
a Mr.. CastleDsrry from BlYlheville.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-07-21

Early last Sunday morning whue
on his way from Ravenden, BOBBY
Adkins OF this place was held up
by three masked men and was re
lieved of SS7 so. No trace of the
robbers has been found up to this
writing.
Joe s. Decker IS planning TO
move to Pocahontas IN the near iu-
ture. Joe says he would move now
but he wants TO stay here until at
ter the primary, that he wants to
vote one more time in James Creek
township.
Several from this place attended
court at Pocahontas this week.
r. A. ADKINS has had new roof
put on his hotel since our last writ
ing.
The picnic at this place last Fri.
day and Saturday went of nicely
On Friday w. A. Old6eld, Judge
Dali, d. l. King aud others ad-
dressed the crowd with some very
interesting speeches. While the
crowd was not so large as 1t was
on Saturday 1t was very pleasant
dsy for all present. On Saturday 1t
being the regular candidates day
for speaking, there was about 1000
people present. The day was well
spent with lots OF fun aud pleasure.