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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1921

Page

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Santa Claus to Be in Mt Sterling Wednesday

Mt Sterling residents warned of a sophisticated forger who used forged checks to steal thousands from local shops. The man worked with a female companion, cashing misrepresented payments and fleeing on a train toward Ashland. Victims included Bryan & Robinson for a $117 diamond and several locals hit with smaller sums and mortgages on furniture. Police traced the trail to Ashland after a late Saturday spree.

King Ashland Lexington

John W. William Dead of Complication

John W. William died at 56 years old on December 9 at his West Main street home after a long illness. He left two children, five sisters, and one brother, and was a noted local businessman and Knight Templar and Elks member. Funeral services were held Sunday at his home with burial at Machpelah Cemetery.

West Main Street John W. William Thomas Sarah Elizabeth William Thomas W Hattie William Edward William Carrie Carr Hunt Quisenberry Julia Cook Winchester Robert Fletcher Louisville John Grayson City Knight Templar Order of Elks Clyde Darsie Machpelah William The Elks Order

Local Church Call Accepted for Pastor Rev Olus Hamilton

Rev Olus Hamilton of Leitchfield accepts call to be pastor of the local Baptist church and will begin duties January 1. He preached two strong sermons here recently, leaving a favorable impression on the congregation. The church is pleased to have him. Also listing: Silk Holeproof Sox cut to 75 cents at Walsh's.

Olus Hamilton Leitchfield Hamilton

Mrs Alexander Dies After Long Illness at 71

Mrs Martha Alexander, a respected city resident, died Sunday at her South Queen Street home after a long illness. She was 71 and is survived by her son John Alexander. Funeral services were held at the family residence with Rev Clyde Darsie. Interment followed at Side View in the family burial ground.

Martha Alexander South Queen Street

Silk Holeproof Hose On Sale At Walsh's

Silk Holeproof Hose priced at 75 cents cut to 48 cents at Walsh's. Limited runs highlighted by the store's promotional cut rate offering.

Lost child’s ring found near J. W. Jones store

A plain gold ring in a box dropped on the street was found yesterday near J. W. Jones store. Return to this office or to Mrs. W. Tabor for a Liberal reward. Also: FOR SALE two Jersey cows call 654 W-1. M. W. Old ham ad and Xmas cake ingredients offered by W. C. Mackie & Co. Phone 82.

J. W. Jones M. W. Oldham W .C. Mackie & Co

Turkey Sale Nets Mrs Curry $218 From 33 Birds

Mrs John Curry sold 33 turkeys to G D Sullivan for a total of 218 dollars, a average price of about 6 60 per bird.

John Curry G. D. Sullivan

Exhortations Reveal the Man’s Secret Impulses

The text notes that the exhortations aim to inspire good works and communication, praising such offerings as pleasing to God. It suggests a person who seeks to be thoroughly furnished for every good work will be kept from vice and error, improving, strengthening, and perfecting.

Old Santa Claus to visit Mt. Sterling with gifts for all children

Old Santa Claus will arrive in Mt. Sterling on Wednesday morning December 21 at 10 30 sharp in a special motor car loaded with gifts for every child on the street at that hour Stores will offer holiday inducements and the city will be decorated as the largest crowd in history is expected Parents within 25 miles are urged to bring their children to see Santa and receive a gift A community effort has raised funds to ensure a memorable Christmas for local youngsters

Santa Claus Mt. Sterling Sterling Saint Nicholas

Tobacco Delegates Chosen for 14th District Meet

Delegates selected yesterday from Montgomery and Bath counties to represent the 14th district at the tobacco growers meeting include John Boyd Wilson Boyd J C Blount J W Lane William Anderson W L Thompson Jackson Storer W B Robinson W C Clay and W S Howell. Delegates meet at the court house to elect a district director with results not yet announced.

Tobacco Growers Montgomery Bath John Boyd Wilson Boyd J. C. Blount J. W. Lane William Anderson Bath County W. L. Thompson Jackson Storer W. B. Robinson W. C. Clay W. S. Howell Montgomery County Court House

Notice of Mt Sterling Bank Stockholders Meeting

The Mt Sterling National Bank of Mt Sterling will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday January 10 1922 at 10 oclock a m in the banking house. Directors for the ensuing year will be elected and other business may come before the meeting. W L Killpatrick Cashier.

Mt. Sterling National Bank of Mt. Sterling W. L. Killpatrick

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death

Miss Hattie L William and Tom Henry William express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during their father’s illness and death and for the floral offerings.

Hattie L. William Tom Henry William

Christmas Gifts Hand Painted by Miss Dorothy Tyler

Hand painted Christmas gifts by Miss Dorothy Tyler highlighted in a local display. The article notes her craftsmanship and the personal touch she adds to each piece, inviting patrons to view and purchase her works.

Dorothy Tyler

For Sale Two meat hogs weighing 300 and 250 pounds

Two meat hogs offered for sale weighing about 300 and 250 pounds. Call 622.

Fownes Gloves Featured in Cadets and Regulars at Walshs

Fownes gloves showcased among cadets and regular customers at Walshs with emphasis on durable handwear. The item reflects the store’s focus on reliable gear for daily use.

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Vic B. Wright Thompson B. Wilson B. Smith Chenault & Crear Carroll Chenault, Jr Lee Crear McKee Peers Co Bryan & Robinson S. M. Newmeyer’s Greene & Williams Neale Gulfoile J. H. Keller A. V. Jones Buford Boone W. B. Small L. M. Redmond Clayton Howell Sutton & Son I. Morris H. C. McKee Lodges H. B. Ringo Kentucky Utilities Co Christ K. O. Clarke Walsh’s K.C. Clarke Santa Ragan-Gay Motor Co
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