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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
1
Curtis Hollon and Thas B. James D. D. Salyer are listed in a historical notice. The fragment references multiple individuals likely connected to a legal or civic item. No dates or actions are provided in the readable text.
Miss Mary Ethel West and William Milton Garrett small wedding last evening with Rev. B. W. Trimble officiating at his city home. The bride, daughter of C. C. West, taught in county schools and engaged in educational affairs. Garrett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Garrett, is a farmer who served in the late war and now returns home to the Levee residence.
H Gordon advertises eggs wanted at 27 cents per dozen for Saturday only calling on neighbors who pay top market price. Phone 460.
A ton of coal produces 9000 cubic feet of gas, illustrating the gas yield from solid fuel.
Mr John H Mason of this city received word that his daughter in law Mrs Maud Masterson Mason died in Desota Kansas at about age 49 She was wife of Mr Mason and mother of three and had suffered poor health for some time Her passing is mourned by many friends in the community.
Our community nurse reports the state laboratory in Lexington found hydrant water sample entirely satisfactory and safe for human consumption. Mayor McKee confirms local water supply is wholesome after expert analysis.
Edna M. Yocum expresses gratitude to friends for support during the Advocate prize campaign. She notes the contest was fair and impartial and says she is delighted to win the Brunswick Phonograph.
W Harve Knox sold yesterday to Tom Prewitt of this city and Seth Botts of Winchester his cafe and restaurant business. The new owners took immediate possession. Both are popular and expected to make a big success of the venture.
Charles McCabe, who recently re signed as telegraph operator at the C. & O. station, has accepted the agency for Montgomery and Bath counties for the Mormon and Franklin cars. He is widely known and popular in this section and will make an excellent salesman.
The Winchester Water Works Company will lay a ten inch main from its plant to the Kentucky River, and work has begun. The plan aims to prevent future water famine in Winchester. Editor C. Robbins of the Winchester Sun has long advocated for the main.
A. B. Oldham of A. B. Oldham and Son returns from Chicago with large buys of dry goods ready to wear shoes and notions for the fall and winter trade.
The Advocate publishes 2800 copies semi weekly with 2705 mailing circulation. Secretary J W Hedden Jr certifies open circulation records for advertisers, noting readership exceeds two local rivals and reaches Mt Sterling trading territory.
In advance of an election, circulating numerous campaign lies without foundation is reported. Citizens are urged to decide soberly and vote according to reason, not the misleading late rumors.
A political appeal endorses Mary Coleman Ayres for City Clerk amid generic campaign rhetoric and unrelated social observations about candidates or supporters. The text offers no additional concrete details on platform or election date.
The Montgomery primary election is the chief topic with strong interest in several races. Voters expect an intense contest but a friendly atmosphere overall as results remain uncertain.
A compact aphorism praising effort to obtain good things. It links hustle with achievement, suggesting disciplined intellect and ambition yield extraordinary outcomes. The piece frames success as a blend of practical striving and higher insight.
Rains in the past days proved a God send to this section and will stimulate business. Farmers, discouraged by the crop outlook, welcomed the rain and cooler weather as a relief.
Mrs. Miss Belle Botts of Missouri reports the death of her nephew John M. Botts at his Columbia home. A 59 year old son of the late George W. Botts, he was born in this city and moved away at age nine. Survived by his widow and one son, Botts was a prominent Columbia businessman for 27 years and a leading Mason Knights Templar and Odd Fellow.
Fresh fruits and vegetables of all kinds offered by the Ayres Company. Peaches pears watermelons and other produce including bananas lemons beans Irish and sweet potatoes tomatoes corn. Call for details and orders.
Mack Adamson died at his Georgetown residence yesterday afternoon. Burial is planned at Machpelah cemetery in this city tomorrow. He formerly lived in the Levee neighborhood and was described as an upright Christian gentleman. FOR SALE One Jersey cow a splendid milker. Phone 82.
The City Council held a regular session at City Hall with Mayor McKee and seven members. It granted several building permits and passed an ordinance ordering paving of Willow Street in the eastern city between High and Main. Two petitions for and against the project were presented.
Four local music instructors announce openings on September 12. Mrs J W Burbridge Mrs Emilee H Reid Miss Minnie Graves and Miss Lyda Goodpaster will start studios. Also listed is a five room furnished apartment for rent on West High street by Mrs Emma E Beall telephone 370. Sound travels through steel at 15470 feet per second.
Henry Woodford Cott aged eight, son of Mrs Elizabeth Woodford Cott, died last night in Columbus Ohio after months of treatment. Mrs Cott’s sister Mrs J Carroll Hamilton and Miss Sarah Frances Hamilton left for Columbus to attend the funeral and burial scheduled for tomorrow.
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