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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
1
Readers urged to purchase Christmas gifts locally. The piece argues home ads carry more value, keeping money in circulation and supporting local merchants and institutions. It frames shopping locally as a booster effort for the city and county, noting comparable or better prices than in distant cities.
A rare musical treat is in store for tonight's audience at the Table Opera House as the performance unfolds. Local music lovers look forward to a standout program and a likely full house.
A Spot Cach Grocery ads special closing out sale featuring China glass granite and tin ware and decorative Cake Plates as Christmas presents at actual cost with other useful items offered.
County Attorney Earl W. Senff reports $1,000 more collected on the Montgomery county versus Menefee county railroad debt, reaching $3,722.87 for the present administration with about $2,500 remaining unpaid. All collected funds are applied to interest-bearing bonds.
Diamonds are presented as a sound investment with rising market value. The ad invites readers to visit in December to view a large stock and take advantage of guaranteed stones from J. W. Jones to make a gift or personal purchase.
The Fair is headquarters for toys inviting children to choose what Santa Claus will bring. Dolls of all kinds and doll go carts priced from 25 cents to 1 dollar 25. Trunks from toe up and toy dishes up to 1 dollar. Air rifles 50 cents and up. 23 3t 23V2t.
The American Grand Opera Company tours to the Table Opera House next Tuesday presenting Salome and Cavalleria Rusticana with Mme Adelaide Norwood and Mlle Johanna Kristoff. The traveling company features a full symphony orchestra, extensive scenic effects, and a twelve member principal cast plus two lead sopranos. A matinee and evening show compose a double bill touted as a metropolitan event bringing top vocal stars to town.
Come early and get your engraving done before the grand rush as Jones Jewelry Store invites customers to an in store engraving event. The notice emphasizes limited slots and first come first served access.
Notice announces readiness for business in a new building on Saturday December 13th at Mt Sterling National Bank.
Money to loan this spring. Hoffmans Real Estate and Loan Agency invites you to arrange now for any amount. They promise to locate funds and tailor financing to your needs.
The new Mt Sterling Kentucky City Council was sworn in last Tuesday with a tense session. McDonald retained tax collector duties amid a tied vote resolved by Mayor Samuels. Other officers named include Tipton, Smith, Scott as policemen and Kirby as street commissioner. The council cut jailer, street commissioner, and hose wagon driver terms from two years to six months.
The Laughlin Co states they remain active in the tin business with specialties in guttering and roofing. Repairs are given prompt attention.
Local poultry man R A Chiles shipped chickens to the Cincinnati Poultry Show and earned multiple awards. He won first and fourth in Buff Orpington pullets, fourth hen, fifth old and fifth young pens in Buff Orpingtons. In Blue Orpingtons he took second and third pens, and second, third and fourth pullets plus second young pen. He also won first Buff Orpington duck and drake, and first pen in White Runner Ducks with related drake and female placements.
A compact note urges readers to choose a comfortable retreat and take ease in daily life, signing with initials CC and W. Harris.
Bryan and Robinson Jewelers advertise top grade diamonds. The Sanitary Meat Market lists turkeys geese and ducks for sale.
The Burley Tobacco Company's house at the Levee Pike in the county hosted the first sale Friday with 68 125 pounds offered and sold, no rejections. Prices ranged to 22 cents, buyers calling the market as good as anywhere in the state. Next sale scheduled for Friday morning. Asa Bean is manager and Waller Chenault secretary. Let us do your repair work with guttering and roofing as specialties. The Laughlin Co.
Dr. W. R. Thompson of this city spoke to a good gathering at the Methodist church Sunday night on tuberculosis. His address was interesting and instructive and suggested that frequent meetings of this character would yield great benefit.
Montgomery county faces a 2400 shortage and Bath county 4500 for the Maysville pike highway. Government will cover one third if locals pay promptly. Landowners are urged to respond to trustee Henry R. Prewitt with their final pro rata commitment or risk project failure.
A brief line from C. W. Harris promotes a dining table as a beautiful gift for wives or mothers at moderate prices, suitable for home use and value.
A local jewelry display highlights gold and platinum pieces including rings bracelets lockets and chains with LaVallieres showcased among the offerings.
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