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The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22
STRIKE PEACE
IS Threatened
RETURNING MEN DEMAND Dle
MIssAL OF NoN-UNioN
WORKERS..
LINES FAIL TO AGREE
SOME ROADS REPORT RETURN
TO NORMAL OPERATION
OF SHOPS.

Chicago.-With the shopmen's peace
plan threatened by outbreaks due ap
parently TO MISUNDERSTANDING and
with the New York Central announc-
ing the failure of its efforts to reach
an agreement with the strikers road
not participating in the Baltimore le'
gotiations reported a rapid return to
normal. operation of their shops.
of the larger lines mentioned In
connection with the memorandum VI
agreements adopted by the shopcrafts
general policy committee of ninety
here, with the object of ending the
countrywide strike through separate
agreements with individual roads, the
Rock Island and the New York Cen
trail had definitely announced the fall
ure of efforts to reach Il final agree
ment and conferences of the Southern
with union leaders had, been no more
successful as the strike entered the
twelfth week.
In the case of the New York Cen
trail, n statement was issued by the
road, expressing willingness to fulfill
the memorandum of agreements
reached at Baltimore, but it was as
serted representatives of the shop
crafts attempted to inject questions
not mentioned in the text and clearly
outside the agreement, insisting that
these matters be included"
The same Misunderstanding resulted
in disturbances when strikers began to
return to work here in the shops OF
~. y
Milwaukee K st. Paul. In some cases
the men We're reported to have de
manded that non-union workers he dis
missed and in others their striking
foremen be reinstated. Officials of the
Northwestern announced that they ex'
pected 1000 of the strikers to return
to work. More than 10000 men were
expected back on the Chicago, Nil.
waukee x St Paul
Among the roads which have an.
nounced agreements with their shop
men independently of the union, are
the Santa Fe, the Burlington, the II
linois Central and the Chicago & AL.
ton. w. G. Bierd, one of the two re-
ceivers for the Alton, issued state.
ment formally announcing terms under
which striking employees had been in
vited to return to work. 1t expressly
stipulated that they shall return al
new employees"
Mr.. Jewell departed for New York
where he said he would enter into
conferences with the New York Cen
tral officials in the expectation OF
reaching "A speedy agreement under
the terms of the Baltimore plan.
According to the union leaders, the
men on the following roads have re
turned to work:
The Chicago & Northwestern, the
| Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul, the
Baltimore & Ohio. the Seaboard Ali
Line and the Green Bay & Western.
The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22
Russia Bar. U. s. Mi..ion.

Berlin.-The Informal negotiations
which have been carried on for the
past two months between the Ameri-
can ambassador. Alanson b. Hough-
ton, and George Tchitcherin and Leo
MD krass'n, the Russian soviet for
eign minister and minister of trade
and commerce, respectively. in connec-
ton with the American governments
suggestion that Russia perniit-a com.
mittee of American experts to investi-
gate economic conditions in that coun
try, came to negative conclusion.
The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22
will Pursue Greeks Across pardaneIIs

Constantinople.-The Angora gov.
ernment has informed the allies that
If the remainder of the Greek army
in Asia Minor attempts to retreat
across the neutral zones of the Oar
danelles, the Kemalists will disregard
the neutrality of the straits and pur-
sue the Greeks in international ter
ritory. eve loathe wars and sincerely
desire peace and reconstruction, but
we cannot resign our rights as an in
dependent nation," declared Hamid
Bey, kemalist representative in Con-
stantinople.
The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22
Relief 1 Is -Four
From Stomach
Trouble

Hope for the millions Of nD,.
men ana women who pre urlaH ,,4
stomach trouble is sonndo', ,'c'lns
1am Hoylen. of 10 Spring 8, ny
Conn. Mr.. Hoylen was . '',' ~. br'
stomach trouble in Its wors, , victim
was completely restored to hos,l, hosm
taking Tnnlac. He says: Aea''A
For fifteen years 1 had ..
stomach trouble, and hnd has.' a.'Aet,|
for three weeks when .n %. ;, u
out three hotties built me IN n, ,sa y.
pounds, and made a well map w an(
1 am now enting steak and ". VI
and feel just fine in every u w..s o1l'|
Undigested food ferment%s % !,
stomach and soon the entire .,,..L ~
filled with poisons. Tanloc ,'.e'1 ".s
signed to restore the stom.oh
healthy condition and bu,ld u. y
whole body. Millions evervvh..ap, W
acclaimed Its wonderful powa, ~
bottle today. ''
Tanlac is sold by all good d,r,,,I
Advertisement.
The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22
DENVER MARKETS.
Cattle.

Cattle.
Steers sold from $3.50 to 37.36. Choice
beef cows were quoted at $3.50 and
good ones from $3.50 to IS. Choice
heifers sold at s6.26. and a good grade
Of killing heifers were bringing $3.50
to s6 and fair ones IS to $3.50. Top on
calves was quoted at cents. Eastern
markets were reporting good demands
at prices 1Oc to 15c higher.
Hogs.
Choice light weight hogs were SELL
ing at S9.40. The inquiry for pigs was
strong. but the supply was very small.
Good pigs were quoted at s7.76 to IS
with the fair kinds slightly less
Rough heavy throwout sows were SELL
Ing for Sc and stays a dollar less.
Choice fat lambs were being quoted
by dealers as high as S13. the good
ones selling around $12.60 or possibly
a little lower. Feeders were called
steady. Good fat ewes brought $3.50
to $3.50 and the feeder class were SELL
ing from 1915 to $3.50. Eastern mar
kekts showed an increase in demand
and fat lambs were bringing 10c to zoe
more there.
The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22
Chinese Children win Strike.

Victoria. B. ca Strike by Chinese
school children here, who refused to
attend school separately from white
pupils, has subsidized with a declaration
by the school board that those who
are adept in English may go to the
regular institutions. Twenty Chinese
children who passed test in English
have been returned to the schools with
the white pupils. /.
The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22
cuticura for Pimp!y Faces.

To remove pimples and backhea
smear them with Cutlcura Olntmep
Wash off in five minutes with Cud
cura Soap and hot yater. Once Gle
keep your skin clear by using them ID
daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to d
clude Cuticura Talcum. Advertsemenl
The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22

A bee hasn't much to say, but
carries his point.
The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22
llETAL MARkETS,
Colorado settlement price,

WyOming's railroad mileage Is about
to be reduced dozen miles. The
branch line from Lost Springs to the
ROsin Coal mine, twelve miles distant,
is to be scrapped by the Chicago
Northwestern
The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22

The giddy girl makes merry 90
panion, but sorry wife.
The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22
HAY AND GRAIN Prices.
DENVER SUGAR QUOTATIONS.

Manufacturers Price.
The Ordway new era., 1922-09-22

Consideration Is the most pov.,l
link in the chain % love.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03

District NO. 8.
No. Of To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose Amount
1888 r. w. Keller, Ole Jensen
transportation ----.-----.-----$ 1900
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03

TRUST AND CUSTODIAL
State Lands and Interest
No. of To Whom For What
warrant Issued Purpose Amount
1914 State Treasurer Prin. &
Int on loan ...... .$19,514.O0
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03

State Lands
No. of To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose Amount
State Treasurer Collections $1,ss4.6s
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School Districts - Cont.

No. of To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose = Amoun
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03

School Districts
No. of To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose Amount
Dist No,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03
No. 30

No. of To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose Amount
1866 Morris Sun Int. on war
rant ................$ 80
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03

No. of To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose Amount
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03

State Revenue & School
No. of To Whom For What
WARRANT issued Purpose Amount
state Treasurer Collections .$57,404.23
teachers Insurance & Retirement Fund
NO OF To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose Amount
State Treasurer Collections $1,24s.7e
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03

Relief and Support Of Poor,
Regular Charges.
TO Whom For What
Issued Purpose Amount
Mrs. b. H. Betters, care and keep
of Mrs. Christenson--------$ $1,000
Mrs. Walter Jones care and keep
of Kan Peterson ---------- 270.60
Mrs. ]. H McRoberts, care and
keep Mrs. Earl Seamans 1880
s493.1O
County Poor House.
To Whom For What
Issued Purpose Amount
Mrs. Geo. Cudrio, care and keep
of county charges ---------$1,682.25
H. G. Olson, burial of James
Kirby & Fred IVAN 10000
Andrew Slamen, barber work for
county charges, ------------- 1900
DR.. J. W. Harris, professional
services ------------------------- 7.50
49,. $1,861.75
rpo-~uwre,e.~0----C r,-nw-~-n-- mn
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03
Ne. 20

No. of To Whom For What ..
Warrant Issued Purpose Amount
1878 Kalman Matteson &
.. Wood Semi-annual
o,,o interest ,....... $4,000
811O LIST Nat. Bank. st. Paul
payment on Bond -. 10000
SO62 LIST Nat. Bank st. Paul
Semi-annual Int 1880
$4,000
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03
No. II

No. of To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03
Mortgage Registry Tax

No. of To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose Amount
1881 Co. Treas. Kandiyohi Co.
Share Tax on NEA
NEA 26-118-35 .... "a
1892 Co. Treas. Pope Co.
SWIM WA 19-126-40 100
1882 Co. Treas. Grant Co. Eh
SEA 36-127A 800. 1856
$3.50
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Cont from the proceeding page)


No. OF To Whom For What
Warrant issued Purpose Amount
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ttcon't on the following page)
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Judicial Ditch No. 5

No. OF To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03

Inheritance Tax
No. OF To Whom For What
warrant issued Purpose Amount
1850 State Treasurer r. Tos
ney estate . SA1a
1888 State Treasurer Eliza
aeth Luthi Estate 007e
1887 State Treasurer Abra-
ham Lee ....... 3s8e0
S1O9 State Treasurer Johanna
King & s. J.. Johnson 27A,1a
SS47 State Treasurer Geo. b.
oooz 9. Barton .......:...... se47I
1897 State Treasurer A. A.
Helberg ... 5668
1896 State Treasurer HELEN =
Malland ..........s.4:.s 2o5.ss
! &1,1O1.ss
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1922-03-03

District NO. s.
No. of To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose Amount
1884 A. Satter. to Mrs. A.
Casey, rent ----...-.....---..------$ 100
1885 Stone Imp. Co. to Mrs .-s-
Lewis Larson ..- 1850
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judicial Ditch No. q

No. of To Whom For What
Warrant Issued Purpose Amount
1918 Wel1s-Dickey Co. Semi
annual Int. ...-. 1880
1912 Wells-Dickey Co. Semi
annual Int. 1900. 90 700. 90
1926 WeIls-Dickey Co. Semi
annual Int. .......... $500
s1,75O.OO
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
Rare Musical Recital
Next Monday Evening

A piano and voice recital will be
given under the auspices of the
Woman's History Club of Mt. Ster-
ling ON Monday evening, January
80. at 8 o'clock at the club rooms.
Miss Ann Meale, a postgraduate
pupil of the College of Music, Gin
cnnati, one of the most brilliant
piano virtuosi Cincinnati has pro-
duced in recent years, will play. She
is truly born artist and one Of
those rarely gifted pianists which
makes her a master of the piano
forte, just now at the height of her
virtuosiship, characterized by keen
intelligence, transparent interpreta-
ton and amazingly precise tech
nique. her art may be ikened to a
sunshower Of sparkling liquid crys-
tails with a brilliantly colorful rain
bow arch Of musical mosaics.
Mrs. H. C. McKim, also a gradu-
ate from the voice department of
the College Of Music, win feature
few of her favorite selections. She
was unanimously selected by the
college faculty as well as the stu
dent body to tour the state of Ohio
in an advertising campaign for the
voice department of that institution.
She Is musician Of experience, cul-
ture and refinement and always
draws an audience.
F. M. Charlton win sing a group
Of songs. He is so well known here
that il is needless to make any COM
ment as TO his ability.
This concert is equal TO the con-
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
"CLARENCE"

Booth Tarkington's Clarence"
which will be presented in the Tabb
Theatre Tuesday evening, January
31st is one of the most popular pro-
ductions from the pen Of the great
Hoosier.
Everyone is familiar with the Pen
rod novels. The Redpath Chautau-
qua last year featured "The Man
From Home" And everyone who
has read these Harrington novels or
has seen a Harrington play is full
of enthusiasm over the intensely
dramatic situations and the abun-
dance of clean droll humor.
"Clarence" will be presented here
by an an-star cast from the Win
chester High School, under the local
management of the Mt. Sterling
High School Athletic Association.
This will afford, therefore, an excel
lent opportunity for the public to
enjoy a truly delightful comedy and
at the same time to aid materially
our home boys and girls in the f.
nancing of their athletic enterprises.
All hats, many spring styles at
IN
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
BIG SALE CONTINUES
At S. N. NEWMEVER'S

Bad weather doesn't keep the
crowds away from Newmeyer's Big
Sale, as the thrifty ones of this and
surrounding counties are quick to
take advantage Of the wonderful
bargains that are being offered. eve
are turning our goods into cash, and
giving the people a chance to save
money by buying at the lowest
prices" said Mr.. Newmeyer. Every
thing in the immense stock has been
greatly reduced and everything on
sale is this seasons goods. Supply
your needs now as You may not
again have the opportunity to buy
at these prices.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
Diphtheria Fatal To
Child Of John B. Spratt

News has been received in this
city announcing the death of Eliza
beth Dean Spratt, aged about two
years, which occurred at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
B. Spratt, at La Crosse, Wis, on
January 13, death being caused by
diphtheria. Mr.. Spratt is the young
est son of DIR. J. B. Spratt, of this
county, and a brother Of Drs. S. E.
and R. L. Spratt. The many friends
of Mr.. Spratt here at his old home
will be deeply grieved to learn Of the
loss of his bright title child and ex-
tend deepest sympathy in his hour
Of sorrow.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
JOINT MEETING

The War Mothers and Auxiliary
to the American Legion win hold a
joint monthly meeting ON Wednes-
day, january %, at 2 80 o'clock at
the Woman's History Club rooms.
All members of both organiza-
tions who are interested in the work
are requested to come. They are
also urged to bring new members for
enrolment. Mothers, do you know
that $4,000 of our boys are in hospi-
tails; 5000 of these have tuberculo-
sis; 10000 need disqualification and
cannot find bedf Those who are
so fortunate as to get into the hos
pitals lack many of the dainties and
comforts every invalid should have.
In every community there are sick
and disabled soldiers; there are des-
titute and discouraged soldiers look
ing for work, boys whom we cheer
ed as they enlisted to fight for us a
short while ago and who need our
cheers and encouragement now. The
war is over and forgotten by many.
The wounds and scars of others do
not allow them to forget. Let the
mothers, wives and sisters Of the
boys stand by them. If you are not
already enrolled in either the War,
Mothers or auxiliary to the Ameri-
can Legion, come to the meeting and
enroll and help do the work.
MRS. A. B. OLDHAM.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
Circuit Court
In Session Here

Circuit court convened Monday
morning. The following compose
the grand jury: Dave Estill, J. o.
Kirk, Charles Pangbum, J. II
Brunner, p. X. Cockrell, Anderson
Bogie, Charles Dale, E. L. Payne,
Wesley Wheeler, L. w. Lee, B. w.
Trimble and H. G.. Hoffman. L. w.
Lee was appointed foreman.
Judge Prewitt's charge to the
grand jury was brief, yet forceful,
and the grand jury is made up OF
men who will investigate closely and
will indict where the evidence iusti-
fies The Judge called attention to-
the oath administered. He also
spoke of the duties Of the sheriff,
saying his pay was sufficient to pay
him well for duties performed and
to supply deputies sufficient in
number to enforce the laws. He said
in the people there is power, and
their rights are too great and sacred
to be disturbed by lawlessness and
it is up to the people to enforce the
laws. 1t is the duty Of all men to
bring to the notice of the grand jury
and her officers whatever informa-
tion that would lead to indictments
shooting, gambling, bootlegging,
illicit distillng, election frauds, rae
ing with automobiles beyond speed
limits. The statutes are their guide
and it is yodr duty to see that all
men conform to the laws that are
laid down.
The grand jury is a good one and
under the instructions will be q
searching one.
The petit juries as qualified are:
No. ii. F. Grooms, Oliver How
ell, R. c. Baker, Norman Horton,
Dillard Mcclure, jim S. Bogie, B. +.
Carpenter, Charles Hoskins, John
Robinson, R. D. Turley, Marvin Gay
and John d. Henry.
No. 2-R. A. Mason Wilmot
Prewitt, Frank Clark, c. C.. Melon
aid, o. S. Sanderson, Stewart Nc
Cormick, D. ]. Prewitt, Arch Ma
son, Walter Rice, Ralph Greene, Bob
Nodley and J. c. Gaitskill.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
EXPERT PACKING
HOUSE MAN HERE

John Hodarlein, of Hamilton, o.,
highly recommended by the trade, is
here associated with the Hon Meat
Co. Mr.. Hodarlein has an expert
ence in the meat and packing busi-
ness for 80 years, having begun in
this trade when boy of IA years.
He knows how and will utilize every
part of the animal and will, we be-
lieve, be a valuable acquisition to
the Hon. Meat Co.
Henry Stephens has purchased of
#. J. Bigstaff a fine registered Po-
land China boar, for which he paid
$25.00.
John Becraft has purchased of
Lafe Kessick a registered jersey
bull for $65.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
Young Damage Suit
On AT Lexington

The $4,000 damage suit brought
by the administrators of the estate
of Judge w. A. Young, Morehead,
Rowan county, who was killed when
the automobile in which he was rid
ing was struck by a c. & o. train,
which has been in the federal court
at Lexington for the last several
days, probably will be given to the
jury today.
Yesterday when court closed
Judge Ed C. O'Rear, counsel for the
plaintiffs, announced that the case
was closed with the exception of
two witnesses to be examined this
morning. All other witnesses in the
case have testified. Arguments in
the case were expected to be com
pleted by noon today.
The suit is the outgrowth of an
automobile accident on the railroad
crossing at Brighton in Fayette
county in 1919. Judge Young was
almost instantly killed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
COUNTY HIGH CoMPLIMENTED

The Smith Hughes Vocational
Agricultural Students of the Univer-
sity of Kentucky visited Montgom-
cry County High School last Thurs
day.
Prof. Bowinger, head of the
Teachers Training Department in
Vocational Agriculture at Kentucky
State University, and eight students
of his class visited the Montgomery
County High School and inspected
the Agricultural Department and OBJ
served the teaching methods of the
Smith Hughes teacher, Prof. c. B.
Taylor.
They were highly complimentary
to Prof Taylor and expressed the
thought that Montgomery county
had every reason to be proud OF
its Vocational School.
They were also royalty entertained
by the Home Economics class with
splendid three course dinner pre-
pared by the Sophomores. They in
spected the Home Economics De-
partment at work and stated that it
was the most thorough and practical
work they had seen done in any OF
the schools they had visited in Ken
tuckV.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
Duke Hampton Dies

Duke Hampton, formerly of Ow-
ingsville, and well known and wide
ly related throughout this section,
died suddenly Sunday night at his
home in New York as a result Of an
acute Indigestion. For several years
he had held the position of depart
ment manager with the c. B. Rouse
Co., and was successful business
man. He was unmarried. The re-
mains were brought to Owingsville
this afternoon and funeral and bur-
ial will take place in that city We'd
nesdav
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
Commercial Heads
Here January 81

On Tuesday, January 81, there
will be a meeting here of the presi-
dents and secretaries Of the various
commercial bodies throughout east
ern and central Kentucky, held for
the purpose Of organizing a Blue
Grass Commercial Executive League
and the object of this league will be
to effect spirit Of cooperation of
all towns embraced in this section
and plans for the betterment and
improvement of all participants will
be discussed and voted upon. Our
local Chamber of Commerce stands
for cooperation in our own town,
but this proposed league will bring
about cooperation with all those
surrounding; therefore, means bet
ter and bigger towns for all eastern
and central Kentucky and should
receive the hearty endorsement of
every loyal citizen of the Blue Grass.
There will be an all-day session and
MONDAY lunch will be served at the
Rest Room
The commercial organizations of
the following towns will be repre-
sented at this meeting: Lancaster,
Harrodsburg, Paris, Georgetown,
Richmond, Danville, Winchester,
Cynthiana, Frankfort, Lexington,
Owingsville and Mt. Sterling.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
Injury Proves Fatal

jeff Norris, aged about AZ years,
of the Grassy Lick neighborhood,
died last Thursday morning at the
Mary Chiles Hospital in this city,
as a result of having stuck tobacco
stick in his jaw several weeks ago
while stripping tobacco. The wound
became infected and blood poison
developed. Besides his wife he is
survived by two children, one a. son
of IA and a six-months-o baby.
The bereaved ones have the sympa-
thy of the entire community.
FOR SALE-Choice Barred Rock
cockerels and pullets.-Mrs. J. o.
Kirk. nhOne Gas IL
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
MT STERLING, KENTUCKY TUESDAY JANUARY "a, 1922


We getting dollar six bits for corn,
We could sell every hide from the hoof to the horn
We wanted a change and got it.
Now we're getting quarter for It's cheap
That we burn it for fuel toes to keep
We can't sell the hides, bury them deep
But wanted change and got it.
The poor working pulled down eight bucks day,
Now he's darned glad to work for half Of that pay
But he wanted a change and he got it,
There work and plenty for every mans son,
And food and shelter when the work done;
Now millions ide heretofore there
But wanted change and we got it.
Mr. Wilson spent quite long time "over there;'
For peace he fighting, but what did
We wanted change and got it.
Now all that read is of golf and vacations,
Gay week-ends at summer resorts and plantations;
Not what expect from the head of Nation
But wanted change and got it.
We prosperous and happy, well fed and gay,
Now millions Of children go hungry each day
We wanted a change and got it,
Meanwhile hear this at certain to
Reaction from time, and three years done.
If we wanted lemon did pick it
We wanted a change and got it,
Omaha World Herald
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-01-24
Sells Store AT
Thomson Station

Richard Stofer has sold his gen
eral merchandise store located at
Thomson Station to G. A. Alexander,
who has taken possession. Mr.. Sto-
fer will also turn over to the pur-
chaser the postmastership, the de-
pot and express agency. The resi-
dence now occupied by Mr.. Stofer
will be vacated March l, at which
time Mr.. Alexander will move to it.
Mr.. Stofer has not yet decided what
business he viii engage in, but will
likely locate in Winchester.