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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1921

Page

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Mt Sterling Market Observes Busy Court Day Trade

George Maze rents Greenwade yards for stock pens to supply the Mt Sterling livestock market. Maze aims to enhance Sterling stockyards like Louisville and Cincinnati, with new cooperative efforts. A large crowd of businessmen filled streets as merchants advertised, reporting heavy sales across clothing, shoes, dry goods, groceries, toys, and confections. Santa visits draw families. tobacco sales show a harvest report.

Greenwade George Maze Maze Sterling Mr. Sterling Santa Kentucky Mt Sterling Advocate

Local Odd Fellows Celebrate 75th Anniversary

Watson Lodge No. 32 held its 75th anniversary social at the club rooms with members and wives and guests. Judge B. B. January Grand Master of Ken verona and Judge Charles Chorn of Harrodsburg spoke. Rev Clyde Darsie acted as toastmaster. Mrs. Frazer read two pieces. Judge J. W. Groves attended. music by Mrs. Emilee Reid and others. A substantial lunch followed. event praised as one of the lodge’s most enjoyable.

John S. Frazer J. W. Groves Emilee Reid Billy Reid Paul Strother

Baptist Sunday School Christmas Tree Event

The Sunday School of the Baptist church will hold its annual entertainment and Christmas tree on Friday evening December 23 at 7 o clock. All members are urged to attend and observe a White Christmas by bringing a pound of food to be given to the poor.

Sunday School of the Baptist Church

Special Prices Ad Promotes Buggies Robes and Blankets

In the last issue of The Advocate an advertisement under Special Prices lists high class buggy and auto robes in fine patterns and comfort, plus a stock of extra good horse blankets. It is signed John R. Salmons and suggests Christmas gift ideas.

The Advocate John R. Salmons

Julius Caesar at the Table Theatre

Julius Caesar shown at the Table Theatre on December 26 draws big crowds with sweeping Rome scenes. Anthony Novelli stars as Caesar in the six reel feature lasting about 1 hour 15 minutes. The production offers dramatic spectacle and lavish visual detail.

Julius Caesar Table Theatre Anthony Novelli Caesar Rome

Laundryette washer and Ohio cleaner for sale

For sale items include a Laundryette washing machine priced at 165 dollars with potential delivery for 130 dollars. An Ohio electric cleaner with fixtures was 70 dollars and is now 35 dollars. Contact M. R. Hainline.

Ohio Electric M. R. Hainline

Community Concert Thursday Evening

Wo man History Club presents a church concert Thursday December 22 at 7 30 directed by Prof Charlton with tickets at Miss Bettie Roberts store The cantata The Messiah's Coming Part 1 and Part 2 feature solos duets choruses and a bridal chorus selection by Hahn Spross Behrend Nevin Beethoven and others with a large list of soprano contralto tenor and bass performers and accompaniments by Mrs J M Walker and Mrs C D Grubbs Director Frank M Charlton.

Woman’s History Club The Christian Church Charlton Bettie Roberts Love Jesus Hahn Squire Mrs. Walker Mr. Charlton Beethoven—Ladies’ Choir Corbin Alice Ratliff Lonny Turley Paul Strother S. F. Hamilton J. W. Crates W. A. Mason Clay Henry John Tipton Lula Henry Jack Tharpe Howard van Antwerp S. L. Taylor John Boardman Frances Henry Alma Cox Gladys Henry Martha Mice Robinson Frances Kennedy Susie Burroughs Mabel Reis Olive Campbell Christine Heinrich Anna Bright Jack Burbridge H M. Bishop Harry F. Howell Hattie F. Howell Emma Mary Coons Hord Tipton Jim Wood Clyde Darsie J. H. Brunner

For Rent Small Farm Near Town

Small farm for rent. apply to Miss Sue Evans at 32 Clay Street. The notice appears in a 20 edi-tf edition.

Sue Evans Clay Street

Julian Building To Be Remodeled In Lexington

The Julian building at the corner of Ain and Maysville streets in Lexington, damaged by a recent fire, will be remodeled by owner Mrs. T. G. Julian. B F Caudill has the contract. work completes February 1. Lower floor will host Hombs & Company, upper floor Hoff mans Insurance Agency will move from Mt. Sterling National Bank.

Julian Ain and Maysville E. W. Stokton T. G. Julian Lexington B. F. Caudill Hombs & Company Hoffman’s Insurance Agency Mt. Sterling National Bank

Marriage of Mrs Maye Combs Duff to W Wendell Morison

Mrs Maye Combs Duff of Lexington married William Wendell Morison of Lexington in Louisville with Rev. Dr. E L Powell officiating. The bride is the daughter of Senator and Mrs Thomas A Combs and was witnessed by Miss Nettie Horton from this city.

Maye Combs Duff Lexington William Wendell Morison Louisville E. L. Powell Thomas A. Combs Nettie Horton

Christmas Entertainment at Christian Church

The Christmas program at the Christian church will be held on Saturday December 24 at 7 oclock. A fine program is planned and all Sunday School members are urged to attend. The White Gift offering will be taken Sunday morning at 10 oclock.

The Christian Church

New Hats at Walshs Mentioned in Local Note

Death notice from Sabetha Kansas reports Edwin Elmo Bolton 16 son of Rev N D Bolton and his wife Maggie Dean Bolton of this city died in Sabetha. Edwin eldest son of Maggie Dean Bolton’s family. death brings sorrow to relatives here.

Edwin Elmo Bolton N D. Bolton Sabetha Kansas Bolton Baptist Church Maggie Dean Edwin

Teachers Special Prices on Fruits and Treats

Ayres and Co offer special prices on apples oranges nuts and candies for teachers and Sunday School treats. Visit to see stock and prices before placing orders.

Ayres & Co

Santa Claus Here Tomorrow

Tomorrow will be celebrated as Santa Claus Day in Mt. Sterling as the Old Gentleman arrives at 10 30 AM to parade the main streets and hand out free gifts to children in town. He will talk with youngsters about Christmas wishes and is expected to place orders with local stores for the grand occasion. The business district will be festively decorated and a large crowd is anticipated.

Mt. Sterling Saint Nicholas

Internal Appointment for Malcolm Thompson at UPenn Hospital

Malcolm Thompson son of Mr and Mrs W R Thompson and a University of Pennsylvania medical student to receive his diploma next spring has been named an interne at the UPenn hospital for two years. The appointment reflects high esteem from his superiors and marks a bright record.

Malcolm Thompson W. R. Thompson University of Pennsylvania Thompson

Presbyterians Call Pastor Rev Charles Ray

The Springfield church has called Rev. Charles Ray to become its pastor. Ray and his wife with two sons were here yesterday and made a splendid impression. The congregation hopes he will accept to lead the church.

Charles Ray Springfield Ray

Pantry Shower For New Baptist Pastor Arriving Soon

The ladies of the Baptist church plan a pantry shower at the parsonage Tuesday December 27 to welcome the new pastor arriving January 1. A committee will receive gifts all day.

Ladies of the Baptist Church

Brown Reappointed Local Singer Agent

J H Brown has been reappointed local agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Company succeeding Wes Ley Breeding. Brown is an expert machine man and thoroughly familiar with all branches of the business and is popular with the trade. The Singer Company is to be congratulated on securing his services.

J. H. Brown Singer, Sewing Machine Company Wesley Breeding Brown Singer Company

Lost Buggy Robe Pair Recovered for Reward

A black and gray robe from a buggy was lost in the city or along Maysville Pike. Return to Dr. R. E. May for a reward.

Maysville Pike R. E. May

Joe Carter Dies in Milwaukee Wisconsin

News arrives of the death of Joe T. Carter at his Milwaukee home after double pneumonia. Former resident of Morgan Kentucky and Belle Plaine Minnesota, he leaves father J W Carter, three daughters Louise Grace Marian, brother John Jr, sister Less Cleveland, and is brother in law of Mrs J H Stamper. Burial moved from Milwaukee to Morgan for funeral rites led by Rev Clyde Darsie.

Joe T. Carter Milwaukee Carter J. W. Carter Morgan, Ky Louise Grace Marian Carter John Carter, Jr Belle Plains Minn Less Cleveland Morgan J. H. Stamper Clyde Darsie

Idaho Roman Beauties to Ayres & Co

The Idaho Roman Beauties move to Ayres and Company with H. B. Ringo and J. B. Riddle named as principals.

Tor Idaho Ayres & Co H. B. Ringo J. B. Riddle

Death of Henry Burgess After Powell County Fight

Henry Burgess died Friday night at Mary Chiles Hospital from head injuries after being struck with a tree during a fight near the Powell county line last week. Henry Wills, charged with the crime, was arrested and brought to the city for possible operation.

Henry Burgess Powell County Mary Chiles Hospital Henry Wills

Candy Sale at The Fair with Factory Direct Goods

Four thousand five hundred pounds of candy arrive from the factory for sale at The Fair. Varied selection includes oranges bananas raisins and dates offered at low prices. Special treats for teachers available.

Mrs Wilcox Seriously Hurt in Paducah Street Accident

Mrs I D Wilcox was struck by an automobile while crossing a Paducah street near her home. Her arm was broken in three places and she sustained facial and body bruises.

Quality fruits and candies offer low prices this Christmas

W O Mackie & Co advertises quality service and the lowest price for Xmas fruits, candies, and nuts with a contact phone 82.

W. O. Mackie & Co

Jersey Milk Company Donates 100 Loaves for Christmas

The Jersey Milk Company of this city donated 100 loaves of bread and other gifts to the poor for Christmas, helping distribute charity across the community.

Jersey Milk Company

Lost license tag on Ford car No 128293

A missing license tag from a Ford vehicle identified by number 128293 is reported with a request to return it to Noel Hodges, along with one chain as part of the same note.

Ford Noel Hodges

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