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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
5
The well known insurance man H. D. King appeared on the streets today after a long severe illness and is rapidly convalescing and will soon return to his office. Dallas Buchanan, previously at Good Samaritan Hospital Levington for 35 days with flu and pneumonia, is improved and expects to be home next Tuesday.
Miss Florence Owings and Miss Henrietta Prewitt enjoyed a pleasant Easter afternoon egg hunt hosted by George E. Owings at his residence.
A long list of residents and visitors comprise this personals page. Mrs George Eastin and others travel to Lexington for shopping and theatre while J Green Trimble and Jack Owings visit Winchester on business. Several families host guests from Shelby, Owingsville, Versailles, and Danville with relatives in Memphis and Frankfort. The note closes with Gem Nut Oleo price at Wilson's Market.
Mrs. David C. Fox acted as hostess at a luncheon today at her home near Ewington. Guests included Mrs Sherman Goodpaster of Frankfort, Mrs A Johnson, Mrs Pierce Winn, Mrs John Speer, Miss Suzette Johnson and Mrs R Winn.
Mrs. Charles D. Highland entertained friends at her North Maysville street home with games and refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Alice Gillispie and others. Mrs. J. W. Hedden Jr hosted a West Main street card club gathering with refreshments and a list of attendees.
Regular services will be held at the Methodist church Sunday morning and evening. The evangelistic campaign closed Sunday night. A number of new members were received by baptism and others by transfer. Fifty four new members have been received during the present conference year.
Mt Sterling High School presents a Thursday benefit show titled Tommy's Wife. Tickets are on sale at Land and Priest's.
Friday’s program includes William Fox feature Should a Husband Forgive with Miriam Cooper and an all star cast in seven acts along with the final episode of Smashing Barriers and the debut of The Masked Rider serial. Prices 13 22 and 31 cents plus tax. Saturday brings Charles Ray in Crooked Straight with extra Sunshine Comedy A Tight Squeeze. Matinee and evening showings priced 13 and 22 cents plus tax.
Plans announced by the Fayette Tobacco Warehouse Company to build the largest loose leaf warehouse in the world in Lexington on South Broadway. The $200,000 building will cover a floor space for handling 1,000,000 pounds and is scheduled for completion before the 1920 season.
Dr. J. W. Weber, famed foot expert, opens offices in the Colonial Building Winchester Kentucky. He promises to remove corns bunions growing nails and other foot troubles without a knife. Weber holds a wide reputation as a leading authority on feet alive. 36 tf
The Sunday night program featured recitations and songs coached by Mrs. George Snyder and Mrs. Mary P. Turley. The church decorations impressed a large crowd as every participant performed well. Wilson's Market advertised lamb fries brains fresh fish and sweet breads.
Medical Director Dr Beckett, Mrs Beckett and Secretary Moore from Los Angeles will arrive Sunday to stay several days as guests of General Agent Harry G Hoffman. Many Pacific Mutual agents from across the state will attend in Mt Sterling for an engaging program.
Lettuce celery tomatoes and cauliflower highlighted as top produce at Wilson's Market with emphasis on quality vegetables for shoppers.
J. C. Peters and family, who recently disposed of their county property, have moved to Newport to establish their future residence.
Mt Sterling Commercial & Storage Co. offers shipstuff and mixed horse feed. S. P. Greenwade, proprietor, oversees operations and distribution.
Historic piano makers since 1876 offer fine pianos and player-pianos praised for beauty and tone. J. H. Brown at the Singer office on Bank Street displays samples now for sale.
Mt Sterling Commercial and Storage Co announces seed oats for sale with contact Phone 2. Proprieter P. Greenwade leads the operation offering high quality seed oats to farmers seeking reliable stock.
Rev. J. L. West is improving his residence on Samuels avenue by adding several rooms. Fresh fish stays in stock at Wilson's Market.
Luther M. Redmond sold and delivered an Overland 4 Touring Car to B. F. Caudill. Dressed poultry from Wilson's Market is listed as available from the farm.
James H. Wood has been chosen by City Assessor T. B. Rodman to conduct this year’s assessment, as Mr. Rodman is busy with important work in Menefee county. Also note Vanarsdell's advertises the best line of meats.
The Catholic Church ladies held a successful Market Place exchange on Saturday with cakes bread salads cheese and country produce sold. The event cleared 75 dollars for church funds.
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