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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
8
Claude Weaver of Oklahoma writes of going to church for inner peace, music, sermons, and charity. He values the preacher’s oracles drawn from sacred text and nature, the sense of guidance in darkness, and the comfort of Christian civilization.
Mr Sterling's Leading Clothing offers bath robes smoking jackets sweaters gloves hats and more in holiday boxes from Punch Graves Co. Also announced: James Curtis 22 and Kathryn Cunningham 16 wed in the city last week and A B Goosey with Ruth Rice tied notes in Clark county. Diamond rings at Jones Jewelry Store priced five to six hundred dollars.
The poem urges readers especially youths to value time and act. Opportunity taps a door but the busy or indolent refuse, while a burdened man accepts and finds time to act. The piece warns against idle excuses and promotes making time for duties when opportunities arise.
A Valentine note promises a lasting symbol from Jones' Jewelry Store to prove enduring affection through the years. The message hints at a gift that will stand as proof of love in the future.
Candy puddings and various candies advertised for Christmas are on display in the window of the Advocate office. Telephone orders encouraged via the given number.
James Harris, held on murder charges with $7,500 bail in Owingsville, returned Wednesday night and surrendered to Jailer Robert Duff. He had fled to tend to business and avoid rewards, then waded Slate Creek to return unseen and protect his five girls who work the tobacco crop. This marks a rare Bath county pattern of a murder suspect returning after escape, with a prior similar case noted.
Sheriff W F Crooks announces his term ends January 1 1914 and urges immediate tax payment. Taxes unpaid by that date will be advertised and sold. He warns this is the last notice and delinquent names will face action.
William Bryant of Judy sold to M. W. Bridges for 182.50 a well bred coming four year old brown mare by Highland Gay. M. B. French sold 20 cattle shoats to R. C. Gatewood at a long price. Gatewood sold cattle hogs to Henry S. Caywood of North Middletown, 150 hogs at eight cents a pound to go next spring.
Hoffman's Real Estate and Loan Agency invites readers to arrange funds now for spring needs. The notice promises to find most any amount the borrower requires by giving the agency some time.
Miss Nell Whaley of County High School entertained her Latin class Thursday afternoon with a motion picture presentation of The Last Days of Pompeii at the Table. The children thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful picture.
Local market advertises a selection including celery and cranberries along with grapefruit and other fruits. Shoppers can find a varied produce lineup at the Sanitary Meat Market.
A poem praising grit and pluck over gloom. It contrasts a cheerful, determined person who faces hardship with a dreary, grieving individual. The speaker extols lifting the head, smiling hope, and steady nerve to meet life’s brunt with vigor.
Local notice states The Laughlin Co continues in tin trade with specialties in guttering and roofing. It promises prompt repair service and emphasizes ongoing operation to inform friends and customers.
Sam C. Stofer formerly of Mt. Sterling joins a Lexington syndicate to buy the Stoll & Co wholesale whiskey business. The purchase secures one of the nation’s largest liquor concerns and preserves the Stoll name and brands.
Direct from the mills Conroy's advertises horse blankets and buggy robes with no middleman profits. The note includes the score 23-21, suggesting a price or ranking reference.
The United Clothing Stores announce retirement from business in this city after a year of operation, with the branch closing on January 1, 1914.
An advertisement touts Bronze Turkeys Standard bred as top quality no business on the Sabbath. It cites Robt. Marshall and invites readers to visit The Novelty Store for new up-to-date Xmas items.
Montgomery County High School Agricultural Department held a corn show on December 10 with three classes and nine premiums. Awards ranged from tools and clothing to a subscription and cash, judged by Wayland Rhoads of Kentucky State University, who noted Kentucky yields and Montgomery county advantages for a forthcoming Farm ers Week contest.
A brief note reports the best 25 cent table yet at the Prewitt and Howell's venue with a 23 to 3 tally noted in the margins.
Let us do your repair work with guttering and roofing as our specialty. The Laughlin Co offers expert repairs and installations for homes and small properties.
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