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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
1
With 14 shopping days left before Christmas Mt Sterling merchants offer a wide array of gifts. The Advocate promotes ads from local businesses as a veritable holiday gift catalogue inviting citizens and neighboring counties to shop inMt Sterling for their presents.
At the bride's home in Frenchburg on Friday December 1 Rev W J Giffin presided as Miss Annie Bowling wed Frank McDoaid of the city. The couple planned an eastern bridal trip but illness in the family delayed the voyage. Miss Bowling is a popular Frenchburg resident and Mr McDonald is an active businessman with Foundation Construction Company of New York.
Notice from G. D. Sullivan & Co. stating turkeys will be received and killed up to Wednesday December 13 if hens are not available Then killing may occur Tuesday December 12 but not after December 13 Freight cars depart on Thursday December 14 with no further killings indicated Requires farmers to receive stock accordingly and comply.
John Dice, assistant to Vice President Garrett Wall of the C. & O., was in town this week representing Matthews Engineering Co to sell electric light and power plants. Wonderful opportunity for live wire. Tom L. Wallace, Warsaw, Ky. (pd)
On consecutive days surgeons operated on Mary Chiles Hospital Ernest Govedon Bush Bay and James R Moore. All patients are reported to be doing well along with the rest of the hospital’s patients.
Burley tobacco sells on loose leaf floors at 30 to 35 cents a pound with futures bright for growers in Montgomery and neighboring counties. The Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association floors open Monday offering ready cash for Christmas. If sales average 5 cents per pound higher on cooperative floors, crops may average 40 to 50 cents per pound. Recent rains have improved crop condition as farmers rush to harvest. registration tomorrow at the Farmers' house is required to deliver before holidays.
Dr. James Randolph Hobbs former Mt. Serling Baptist pastor now at First Baptist Birmingham preached the Elizabethtown revival. The Elizabethtown News reports 43 persons baptized, about 60 additions, and a strong revival spirit in the congregation. Hobbs left Friday night for his Birmingham home after able sermons.
The notice states turkeys will be received up to December 13 for the Christmas market, with no later date. A secondary quip invites readers to ask their neighbor who pays top prices in Mt. Sterling. It also recounts a short rhyme about a young man named Ash and his wife spending all cash on dresses, ending with a humble confession.
Advertises seeking turkeys to be slaughtered and shipped to eastern Christmas markets. Raisers urged to bring birds promptly. final ad will run in The Advocate Tuesday December 12.
A two story frame residence owned by Mrs. Horace S. Bacon in Bourbon county North Middletown burned about 2 30 am destroying most contents including a collection of relics antique furniture and all silver. Loss about 18000 with 9000 insured. Fire department Paris dispatched but limited by water shortage.
McGuire Bros announces a holiday stock up with 1 lb boxes of Foulds macaroni 25¢ and New Sun-Maid raisins 20¢, Ensign raisins 15¢, Anchor dates 2 for 25¢, figs 20¢, orange peel 50¢ per lb, plus shelled pecans $1.00 per lb. Store invites customers to view the complete assortment and shop early.
Major C. M. Best aged six founder of Millersburg Military Institute died Tuesday at his Philadelphia home. He was widely known in this area and had many friends who will learn of his death with deep regret.
The C. and O. Railway contracted for 46 new engines and 800 box cars while the L. and N. Railway ordered 92 engines and 1,600 freight cars, signaling expansion and increased freight capacity.
Plans are set for the musical comedy Phoebe at Table Theatre with daily rehearsals. Local talent stars with Deacon Production Company directing under Woman's History Club auspices. Tickets are selling fast as a crowded house is anticipated and cast includes Alma Cox Phoebe and Miss Josephine Strassner among others.
The Montgomery National Bank of Mt Sterling will hold its regular annual stockholders meeting at the bank office in Mt Sterling Kentucky on Tuesday January 9 1923 at 10:00 a m to elect a board of directors and conduct other lawful business J H Conner cashier announces.
Elijah Coons of Spencer county and Mrs Blanche Adams of Middletown Ohio were quietly married in Middletown a few days ago and have returned to the groom’s farm near Spencer. Coons is a leading local farmer and well regarded. Adams is a longtime county resident.
Notice offers a fourth pint free with each dollar spent on Valspar varnish stain starting December 9. Norman Brockway signs the deal. Also promoted is Walsh's hat sale with discounted $5 hats for $3.45 on Friday and Saturday.
In Anderson County Judge Charles Marshall grants a temporary injunction restraining tenant Jesse Peach from selling his half of a crop on the loose leaf floors. Landlords Stevens & Brown seek to enforce delivery to the Burley Tobacco Growers' Co operative Association under the Bingham act. A March term hearing is slated. Grading and delivery registration procedures for the burley crop were outlined at Fayette Warehouse No 1 in Lexington.
Hod Eller seeks a furnished house or five rooms for light housekeeping to rent for up to ten months. The notice appears from Baumont Hotel location.
A study notes Phase beans mature twice as quickly under electric light compared with daylight alone. Researchers observed growth cycles and flowering times, attributing acceleration to the spectrum and intensity of artificial illumination.
Mrs. Harry Prather of Winchester fired on a man at her window while investigating a reported spies incident. She said the intruder fled after a second shot, leaving a bloodstain. police link the episode to the Renaker murder case set for trial next week in Clark circuit court.
The public is invited to buy half price from a 20000 stock of men and women apparel and household goods. The Baker firm closes and uses this method to dispose of stock. Read the large advertisement and hurry to the store on South Maysville Street for value prices.
A lady's furs were stolen Sunday afternoon possibly from High street Samuels avenue West Main street or Richmond avenue. A liberal reward is offered for their return to this office.
Miss Bettie Roberts returns from a weekend in Cynthiana with the family of Rev. Clyde Darsie, former pastor of the Church of the Disciples of Christ. After Thanksgiving the congregation sent gifts and love to the preacher and his family, overflowing the pantry with substantial items. Additional gifts were left at the pastor’s home. Holeproof hose for women at the Walsh Co.
A remark highlights that many women avoid laughter out of fear it will make them gain weight. It suggests social pressure shapes humor and body image perceptions among women.
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