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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
1
A gift idea for readers proposing a year’s subscription to The Advocate for $2.00. The message urges sending the leading home-town paper to friends or relatives away from home, noting it would be a welcome gift.
Governor James M. Cox wires President-elect Warren G. Harding offering to appoint Senator-elect Frank B. Willis to fill the unexpired Senate term upon Harding's resignation. Cox says the move would aid executive tasks and governance for the public good.
John R. Salmons promotes discounted buggy robes and horse blankets at Christmas prices. The Saddle Man advertises fine goods offered at special low rates, highlighting holiday savings.
An advertisement lists piano, piano player, Kimball phonographs, Binger sewing machines, a Singer for a child, and stringed instruments with easy payments. J. H. Brown at 13 Bank Street urges deciding now as instruments and machines go quickly. A lost ladies’ raccoon skin scarf on Maysville Street north of Depot on December 2nd offers a reward and contact 637 W-2.
Debt recovery notice offers electrical fixtures for sale at a bargain. H. Clay McKee states items available for purchase to settle a debt.
R L Coleman of Ashland and Sterling and W P Wheeler secured a ninety nine year lease on the Dawkins corner at Fifteenth street and Winchester avenue in Ashland. The corner in the retail heart offers potential for future improvements and central business and office use. Coleman may move his family from Mt Sterling to Ashland as a result of the transaction.
George White a colored man begins construction of a five room dwelling on East Locust street.
Grandpa recalls old time Christmas memories with family gatherings, simple toys, and a focus on Jesus birthday. The narrator notes grandpa's vivid voice, melodeon songs, a warm sled ride, and lessons of love guiding Christmas spirit.
Patrons urged to wrap parcels securely and address plainly and mail early. Fragile or perishable items require strong packaging and clear marking. Insure valuable parcels, use Special Delivery for perishables, and declare contents and value when insuring. Squire Turner P. M. signs off.
Mrs Norris the community nurse appeals through these columns for money or groceries to fund Christmas baskets for less fortunate families. She asks for roasts vegetables bread fruits nuts cakes and candies and will assemble a basket for each needy family. Candy nuts fruit groceries are acceptable as contributions. Visit the Rest Room to donate.
News from Paris reports the marriage of Morris Shankland and Phoebe Button last Sunday at the residence of Mr and Mrs C W Heck in Paris. The bride is the daughter of Prof F C Button and well regarded locally. Shankland is the son of Mrs John Withrow, born and raised here.
Cooper Collins, tenant on the Robertson farm along Spencer pike, suffered a severe accident when his glove caught in a fodder cutting machine. His hand and arm were crushed, and he was rushed to town where doctors amputated his arm just below the elbow.
Exclusive distributor notes Miss W Holliday's candies are available at R C Lloyd's.
Local advertisement by R C Lloyd offers Miss Holliday's Candies for sale with pricing and contact details. The notice appears in a 17 issue 5t publication, highlighting confections and availability.
A reader suggests giving a stylish mid winter hat as a Christmas gift. Miss Minnie Goins' offers a fine selection of hats in current styles and materials.
The Baptist church hosts a Christmas program on Thursday night December 23. Also a reader seeks a second hand Wilson heating stove by calling 714.
C. and O. stockholders elect W. J. Harrahan of Norfolk Virginia as president of the railroad. The announcement records Harrahan's selection and ties to the company leadership. The report notes the corporate leadership change and includes the name of the new president.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Miss Holliday's candies at Rk C Lloyds, claiming them as the most delicious. The note appears in a vintage classifieds fragment dated 17 51.
Mrs Margaret Stephenson died Tuesday at midnight at her granddaughter’s home on East High street. The remains were taken to Clark county for interment in the family burial ground with short services at the grave conducted by Rev. W. H. Pearson. (Note: item appears to include an advertising fragment about Boys' Wagons at Prewitt & Howell's.)
The City Council met in regular session at City Hall with full attendance. They granted several building permits and rejected a 25 percent water rate hike proposed by a Kentucky Utilities representative. Four opposed, three in favor, one abstained.
Bulk and boxed candies offered by R. C. Lloyd, inviting shoppers to purchase a variety of confections. Local merchants advertise sweets available at their shop.
Five room flat and bath for rent on Maysville street, modern in layout. Apply to P. E. Flora. 17-tf.
The piece urges readers to hurry and buy now as merchants anticipate a record holiday trade with just fourteen shopping days left before Christmas.
Winches ter Sun reports that County Judge W Lee Evang and the Clark Fiscal Court did not attend a Lions Club luncheon to discuss the Clark Montgomery turnpike under federal aid. State Highway Commission Chairman Garrett and Judge Shackelford were expected. several court members were absent. Lions entertainment reps Metcalfe and Brown tried to arrange the meeting to push urgent road cooperation.
Standard granulated sugar offered at Richardson Bros. and Cornwell for $12 per cwt evoking cash terms.
Roy G Kern qualified as administrator of the estate of Felix Lowry of Paris who died last Saturday and Kern has given the required bond.
A brief catalog note promotes handmade gifts for Christmas with prices ranging from 30 cents to 5 dollars and attributes the items to Miss Minnie Goins.
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