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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1922

Page

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Local Government Securities Pay Off In Mt. Sterling

Postmaster Turner announces nearly $15 000 will be returned to Mt Sterling residents within five years from treasury savings certificates bought at the local post office in the first quarter. Certificates are guaranteed in value and free from state and local taxes, with denominations of 25, 100, and 1 000 dollars.

Mt. Sterling Turner Treasury Savings Ponai Boston Bischoff Chicago Uncle Sam Washington Civil Service Commission United States Income Tax Unit Bureau of Internal Revenue United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Civil Service Board Post Office Custom House

The Punch Co. Apologizes for Saturday Rush

The Punch Co. reports the Saturday business was the largest in its history with crowds all day. It apologizes for customers left waiting and notes that inexperience among temporary staff affected fittings and service. It urges townspeople to shop earlier in the week for better service.

R. E. Punch Co

Hospital Updates and Staff Arrivals In Local Scene

Mary McClure Hynson admitted for an entrant condition. Ada Henry recovering well after Friday night operation. Carl Fallen transferred to government hospital Monday. Lela Tharp returned home Sunday. Dr. J F Lockhart recovering after long illness. All patients improving. Kate Watts arrived Sunday from Mississippi to join nursing staff.

Mary McClure Hynson Ada Henry Carl Fallen Lela Tharp J. F. Lockhart Kate Watts Mississipi

Card of Thanks for Jewish Relief Drive Support

Montgomery county’s quota was $1,200 and, as usual, she went over the top. I express deepest gratitude to all who gave. Very truly yours, M. Newmeyer, chairman Montgomery county Jewish Relief Drive.

Montgomery County Igger M. Newmeyer

Forgetting Sometimes Outweighs Remembering

A reflective line explores how at times erasing memory seems preferable to clinging to past recollections. The verse contrasts choice with burden and hints at the peace found in letting go.

Miss Fannie Clark Weds O L Rice in Washington

Miss Fannie Clark eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs O B Clark married O L Rice at the First Christian church in Washington last Wednesday. Clark, a former Montgomery and Clark counties teacher and longtime government office supervisor, weds Charlottesville native architect Rice who is at work in Washington. After a Bermuda Islands trip the couple will reside in Chevy Chase where the groom has an elegant home awaiting his bride.

Fannie Clark O. B. Clark O. L. Rice First Christian Church Washington Clark Montgomery Clark Counties Rice Charlottesville Bermuda Islands Chevy Chase

Defeats Paris in One-Sided High School Baseball Game

The local high school beat Paris High School 18 to 8 at the fair grounds park last Friday afternoon. Smiley Davis pitched most of the game, allowing only four runs, and with better teamwork could have earned a shutout. A large crowd watched as the team showed strong potential for the season.

Paris High School Fair Grounds Park

Hats Adorn Heads With New Shades At Goins Shop

The Goins Hat Shop showcases hats designed to fit the head with artistry and care. Models in periwinkle citron black and white highlight the season’s chic hues and precise selection to suit each wearer.

Goins Hat Shop

Afternoon trip to Bracken Association meeting

Revs Olas Hamilton T B Hill and deacons W T Tyler John H Blount J W Hedden Sr attended a Bracken Association of Baptists mass meeting in Maysville on Sunday. Dr C M Thompson spoke. Mt Sterling reps visited Mayslick where Rev Hamilton preached to an attentive audience. The auto trip covered 123 miles.

Olas Hamilton T. B. Hill W. T. Tyler John H. Blount J. W. Hedden Maysville Bracken Association of Baptists C. M. Thompson Baptist State Missions Mt. Sterling Mayslick Hamilton

Remodeling John Rice Home on Howard Avenue Attracts Praises

John Rice remodels his residence on Howard Avenue aiming for an attractive home. The note highlights that real happiness comes from doing a job well.

John Rice Howard Avenue

Knights Templar Service Sunday Scheduled at Episcopal Church

All Knights Templar and Masons are urged to attend the annual service at the Episcopal church next Sunday afternoon. Bishop Burton will preach. Templars should meet at 2 30 o'clock in the lodge room to march to the church as a group. The public is invited.

Knights Templar Episcopal Church Bishop Burton

All-of-a-Sudden Peggy Senior Play at Table Theatre

A senior play titled All-of-a-Sudden Peggy will be staged at Table Theatre on April 27 with both matinee and evening performances. The event showcases student talent and theatre program activity.

Peggy Table Theatre

Doctors McKenna and Reynolds Head to Mayo Clinic

Drs. P. K. McKenna and J. F. Reynolds left Sunday for Rochester Minnesota to perform active clinic work at the Mayo Brothers Hospital for the upcoming weeks.

P. K. McKenna J. F. Reynolds Rochester Minn Mayo Brothers Hospital

Eggs for Sale by Mrs Jessera

Local small ad announces eggs for sale by Mrs Jessera, contact via phone 272. No date or address provided.

Jessera

Residence Sold at Public Auction on Winn Street

Col Allie McCormick sold the residence of W S McCormick on Winn Street at a public auction last Saturday to Miller Staton for 1700 dollars. Possession will be given at once. Staton will occupy the residence. We extend a welcome to him and his.

Allie McCormick McCormick Winn ‘Street Miller Staton Staton

Lost fox neck piece on streets. reward offered

A fox neck piece was lost on Saturday night. A reward is offered by the office for its recovery. Call the office with information.

Fox Neck

Egg market steady as favorable weather improves supplies

Review notes more favorable weather and better road conditions bring more eggs to market though receipts remain below flush production. Costs in producing areas are higher than selling values in consuming centers, showing consumers resist high prices. Live poultry marketing declines while dressed poultry markets ease. Butter production rises with lower recent values. Easter suit cleaned by Barnés & Cox.

Dividend Declared by Kentucky Utilities for March 31 1922

Notice states a dividend of 1 1 2 on the par value of each preferred share for the quarter ending March 31 1922. payable on or before April 15 1922 to holders of record at close of business March 31 1922. Also ad for sale sow and pigs call 456 W-3.

Kentucky Utilities Company, Inc A. A. Tuttle

Former citizen moves to Madisonville with lumber stock

Ewing Flynn once affiliated with McCormick Lumber of Cynthiana has bought stock in the Ruby Lumber Company of Madisonville and will relocate there with his family.

Ewing Flynn McCormick Lumber Company Cynthiana Ruby Lumber Company Madisonville

Two Mammoth Jacks Offered For Sale Near Mt Sterling

A buyer notes two Mammoth jacks available near Mt Sterling. One jack priced at $10 and the other at $12 to cover living costs, as stated by W. H. Bridges.

Mt. Sterling W. H. Bridges

James N. Anderson Builds Cottage on Richmond Avenue

James N. Anderson is building a modern frame cottage on Richmond Avenue. Let Barnes & Cox keep your clothes clean with guaranteed satisfaction and telephone 343.

James N. Anderson Richmond Avenue Barnes & Cox

Miss Marjorie Barnes to Wed C S Decker

Charleston Ga zette reports engagement of Marjorie Fairfield Barnes to Charles Smith Decker of New York. No wedding date yet but expected late this month. Decker, Princeton graduate, WWI veteran, stock broker formerly with Hardy Dana. Barnes is a prominent Charleston social figure with West Virginia ties.

Charleston Miss Barnes H. H. Barnes Rose Hudson St. Albans West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Decker John A. Dana Kanawha Street Princeton Hardy, Dana and Company W. Va Ganette Mt. Sterling A. H. Judy T. K. Barnes

Mrs Alexander Dead in Louisville Home

Carrie Holt Alexander died at her Louisville home on April 4. She was daughter of W. H. Holt and formerly of this city. Survived by two daughters Carrie and Sally Holt Alexander, son George Alexander, sisters Elizabeth Holt and A P Carroll, and brothers M J Holt and W H Holt. T. K. Barnes & Sons notes special bargains in high grade canned goods.

Carrie Holt Alexander Carrie Holt W. H. Holt City Louisville Carrie Sally Holt Alexander George Alexander Elizabeth Holt A. P. Carroll M. J. Holt T. K. Barnes & Sons

Re-elected Spratt Treated as Kentucky Dental Treasurer

Dr. Roger L. Spratt of this city has been re-elected treasurer of the Kentucky Dental Association which is in session this week at Louisville.

Roger L. Spratt Kentucky Dental Association Louisville

God's Business First

John R. McLean, famed Cincinnati Enquirer owner, is contrasted with other publishers. An Enquirer reporter attends a town evangelist meeting and, amid a moment of save me, declares he is there on business to report her work. The evangelist replies that no business is more important than God's. The reporter retorts that McLean's influence is well known. See The Advocate for printing.

John R. McLean Cincinnati Enquirer Bennett Dana Greeley Enquirer Ohio

Lane denies candidacy and thanks editors for endorsement

S B Lane writes to The Advocate editor that he is not a candidate now or ever. He notes broad constituency support for his stance on a set of legislative questions and states he referred issues to the people for a final decision and voted accordingly.

the Advocate

Barnes and Cox Offer Cloth Cleaning Service

R your clothes dirty Let Barnes Cox clean em Telephone 343. (51-2t).

Barnes & Cox

Daily Workouts At Locl Ball Park

Local team in the Blue Grass League holds tryouts at the park under Manager Ellis as opening day nears. Several applicants have appeared but management seeks real merit players eager to advance, hoping to sign individuals promptly. Bargains offered on banned goods season specials.

Ellis

Forest Service bans advertising in California forests

The Forest Service prohibits painting ads on rocks and forbids erecting signs on trees in seventeen California national forests. It calls outdoor ads harmful and urges advertising to focus on the forests themselves, criticizing prior perceptions of modern business. A small classified note from T. K. Barnes & Sons promotes seed potatoes, while a line about pulling a man from a rut ends the snippet.

Forest Service Department of Agriculture California Washington Mr. Lasker

For Rent 90 Acres of Grass Land in Texas

Classified item notes 90 acres of good grass land for rent credited to Stan ley Thomas. Additional unrelated line quotes a saying about judging a man by his automobile. Mentions hemstitching and picoting attachments for sewing machines with price 2.50 and instructions from Oriental Novelty Co. Corpus Christi Texas.

Stanley Thomas Oriental Novelty Co Corpus Christi Texas

Greene and William sell meat and groceries to Jake Walch

Greene and William have sold their Main and Bank street business to Jake Walch who takes possession. Walch, an experienced merchant, plans a high quality line at the lowest cash prices and invites patronage with courteous service and best merchandise. Also notes rooms for rent and a government tax audit school program with May 3 exam details.

Greene & William Main Bank Streets Jake Walch Walch

Salesmen Wanted for Oils Greases and Paints

Classified item solicits orders for lubricating oils greases and paints offering salary or commission from The Harvey Oil Co in Cleveland Ohio. Also included is a 1922 Homey Philosophy excerpt discussing work and the dangers of twisted reasoning and misapplied logic.

Harvey Oil Co Cleveland Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Chiles Hospital Paris Landon T. Chiles Barnés & Cox Telephone Jacks Marjorie Barnes C. S. Decker Mrs. Alexander The Advocate For Printing Locl Ball Park O. E. Evans West High Street Coleman's Insurance Agency Rogers Building
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