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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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