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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
1
The cattle sale reopened after a cold Sunday with sun by 40 A M. about 2 500 head were offered though crowd and demand were down. Prices mostly range 7 to 12 cents for steers and cows 4 to 9 cents, with several named buyers and multiple lots reported. Fat cattle and mules dominated quotes as buyers paused, with many lots left unsold for January court.
Promote a yearly Advocate subscription as a home town gift. A year costs $1.50 and brings the paper to someone away from home weekly, offering lasting pleasure beyond a single visit.
The Rev. Louis G. Deppen longtime editor of the Record diocese of Louisville died the morning of the 15th at St. Joseph's Infirmary Louisville. He was 70 years old.
Vanarsdell's advertises new nuts for Christmas with Walsh Co. as the supplying store ahead in the display.
Due to increased advertising patronage the Advocate will publish twice weekly starting February 1 1920 on Tuesdays and Fridays. Management pledges to deliver the most progressive up to date newspaper for the year and asks reader cooperation for further improvements.
Cincinnati real estate dealer Mr Frank R Crowe mingled with county court attendees while seeking buyers. His Kentucky clients listed include Carter Jones Benton Lewis Sturdevant J B Hollen Kiser Day J H Day Tom Hollen and Judge J S Lewis. Ohio land sales since September 1 have topped a half million dollars with offers up to 50 per acre.
City schools close for Christmas at noon December 24 and reopen January 5. High school literary societies hold a joint meeting December 24 at 10 30 a m. Prof P J Arnold and Mrs Arnold visit Owen and Scott counties for holidays. Edna Berkele to spend holidays in Lancaster. Dr W R Thompson speaks on Red Cross Seals during chapel. Flo Shirley returns to class after two weeks at her father’s bedside. Frances Hazelrigg to spend holidays in Cuba with Nancy Clay and Mrs Hall.
The Advocate reports an unprecedented ad surge and will publish readers a day late this week. Readers are asked to peruse the holiday and timely ads carefully, with confidence they will benefit in multiple ways.
Harry Hadden sold his residence on the Winchester pike just outside the city limits to Cecil Greene. Price private. The Advocate for printing.
A dedicatory ceremony in the courthouse yard unveiled a gray Vermont marble memorial to white and colored soldiers who died in the recent war. Judge E. Senff accepted the stone on behalf of the county. Rev. J. L. Clark spoke. Mrs. R. G. Stoner funded the gift and sent a letter of tribute. The event featured flag rising by children, taps by Bugler Howard Cockrell, a quartet performance, and a closing benediction by Rev. B. W. Trimble.
The Advocate announces a 24 page issue packed with advertising the largest ever in a regular edition. The paper touts wide readership and encourages advertisers to reach thousands in the local area. Vanarsdell's offers the town's finest candies.
Tobacco growers in the county and neighboring areas report high prices on the local market. Robertson sales totaled 13 160 pounds at 60 97 per hundredweight with several growers listed and Farmers' Warehouse handling 206 590 pounds at 49 92 average. Whitehall sale adjourned to morning.
Bananas oranges and tangerines are listed for Christmas at Vanarsdell's grocery store.
Martin Mason, a 75 year old colored man, lost his bearing while returning from work near Grassy Lick on Saturday evening. He fell about 15 feet into a rock quarry and lay chilled until morning when a passerby heard him call for help. After days of treatment he recovered. The weather shifted from rain to sleet with three inches of snow by Sunday dawn.
Vanarsdell's presents a curated selection of premium holiday confections. Shoppers will find handmade truffles, brittle, and assorted chocolates arranged for gifting and festive entertaining.
Miss Dorothy Tyler traveled to Philadelphia and completed a special art course. She now presents her works for sale at the Roberts and Mastin store, showcasing new pieces from her recent studies.
Vanarsdell's fresh Christmas selection features a bright lineup of fruit baskets and assorted candies. Shoppers find seasonal fruit boxes, homemade confections, and gift-ready assortments curated for the holiday rush.
We do nothing but the best laun dry or cleaning and dying. Phone 210, S P Grenwade agent.
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