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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1921

Page

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Miss Arris Chiles Weds Owingsville Man

Miss Arris Chiles of this city marries Alec Goodpaster of Owingsville in a Thursday-night ceremony at her home. The bride, daughter of the late Mare Chiles, holds a position with Trimble Grocery Co. The groom, son of Morgan and Mrs Goodpaster, runs a large garage in Owingsville and comes from a prominent local family. They will reside in Owingsville.

Alec Owingsville Cincinnati Mare Chiles Sterling Trimble Grocery Company Morgan Goodpaster Ath County

Sells Out To Partner In Jersey Milk Company

W T Hunt disposes of his interest in the Jersey Milk Company to Earl Henry. The sale includes the Swift & Company agency and the National Bread agency. Henry is energetic and confident in the venture’s future success while Hunt contemplates his next business move.

W. T. Hunt Jersey Milk Company Earl Henry Swift & Company National Bread Agency V8 Henry Hunt

Prices Reduced at 3wn's Music Store

Big reduction on pianos organs phonographs and player-pianos. One new piano and one new player-piano available alongside two second-hand pianos two second-hand organs one second-hand phonograph and three new phonographs. Bank Street location.

Bank Street

Shoats Auctioned By T. R. Markland To Botts

Markland sold 83 cattle shoats weighing about 100 pounds each to John Botts at 7 14 cents per head with delivery set for January 1.

T. R. Markland John Botts

Listen Irene at Table Theatre Promises Glittering Revue

George E. Wintz presents Listen Irene a musical revue at Table Theatre Tuesday night January 3. The cast features Nyla Brown John G Getz the Seymour Sisters and others with dazzling costumes a jeweled illuminated runway and riotous comedy numbers.

Table Theatre George E. Wintz Irene Rae Nyla Brown America John G. Getz Monkey Man Perfect Nut Ellis Quartette Helen Ja‘nis Ace’ Wingfield Bill Barbee Seymour Sisters Betty Earl Three Browns

Farm 32 Acres Near City Sold for 3500

Real estate agent F D Richardson sold a 32 acre farm five and a half miles from the city on the Spencer pike to Mrs. Bettie Cravens for 3500. Walter Thompson previously owned the property and possession is to be given March 1.

F. D. Richardson Walter Thompson Spencer Pike Bettie Cravens

Negro Love Feast at James Magowan Hall

The C F B church invites all to a love feast on December 29 at James Magowan Hall on East Fox street. Pastor urges attendance.

James Magowan East Fox Street

Harry King is Caught in Ohio

Policeman Neale Guilfoile traveled to Massillon Ohio Sunday and is expected to return with Harry King the former local tailor who forged checks in Mt Sterling. The pair allegedly defrauded about $2000 from local merchants. Chief Tipton aided the arrest and Guilfoile reported the right man and his wife.

Neale Guilfoile Massilon Ohio Harry King Mt. Sterling Ohio City Guilfoile King Tipton

Charles Wilson Marries Miss Marguerite Burton

Charles Wilson of this city wed Miss Marguerite Burton of St. Louis in a ten o clock ceremony attended by the bride’s family and close friends. Wilson is a prominent young businessman with a St. Louis firm. the couple will reside in St. Louis.

Charles Wilson Marguerite Burton St. Louis Mr. Wilson Lucy Wilson

Diamonds Valued at 10000 Missing from Mrs Wright

Mrs Ben T Wright reports jewelry valued at not less than 10000 stolen or missing from a traveling bag after she prepared to leave for Lexington for a short stay. The jewels were kept in a chamois case and the hotel staff were notified. Detectives are investigating and hope to recover the jewels.

Ben T. Wright

Family reunion at Patsy McNamara home for holidays

The McNamara family gathers at Mrs Patsy McNamara's home for the holidays. Members include Mr and Mrs Joseph McNamara with twins from Memphis, Mr and Mrs Edward Mathias of Covington, Miss Lien McNamara of Cincinnati, and Miss Irene McNamara a University of Kentucky student, staying through New Year.

Patsy McNamara Joseph McNamara Memphis Edward Mathias Covington Lien McNamara Cincinnati Irene McNamara University of Kentucky

Hombs & Co. Suffer Theft At Old National Hotel Site

The clothing store Hombs & Company, housed temporarily in the Old National Hotel, was broken into Friday night. Thieves forced the rear door and removed clothing valued at 300 to 500 dollars. Tracks in the alley suggest a truck haul. Nine sacks of clothes, silk shirts, shoes, hose and more were taken. Police pursue suspects. the firm has also endured two recent fires.

Hombs & Company National Hotel Hombs

Reo Comfort Bus Line to Run Sunday Service

Notice to bus passengers indicates Sunday service will be provided with the same schedule as weekdays. Fred Weekesser, proprietor, asks patrons to spread the word to friends.

Reo Comfort Fred Weekesser

Mrs Ronnie Mackie Injured After Locust Street Fall

Mrs Ronnie Mackie slipped on icy pavement Monday at her Locust street home and fractured her hip. She was taken to Mary Chiles Hospital where doctors treated the injury and she is resting comfortably today.

Ronnie Mackie Locust Street

Brown's Music Store Ads In Bank Street

Saturday only the store offers one new Singer sewing machine for 55 dollars one new phonograph for 100 dollars at 75 dollars used piano for 185 dollars and a used organ for 65 dollars.

Bank Street

Cantata Repeat Planned by Community Choral Club

The Community Choral Club will repeat the Christmas cantata at the Christian church on Thursday evening December 29 at 7 30. No admission charged but any contribution will be gratefully appreciated.

Community Choral Club Christian Church

Stockholders Meeting for Montgomery County Fair Association

The annual stockholders meeting will be held at the county courthouse in the county judge's room on Tuesday January 14 1922 at 1 o clock p.m. to elect directors for the ensuing year and address any other business. President C G Thompson and Secretary W H Wood sign.

The Montgomery County Fair Association Court House C. G. Thompson W. H. Wood

Severely Burned Woman Injured by Boiling Kettle Blast

Mrs. Roger Stephens sustained severe facial and arm burns last Thursday when a kettle top blew off while she cooked pigs feet. She is reported to be recovering well.

Roger Stephens

Lost red male hog near Winchester Pike

Lost male hog described as red and about 350 pounds. Owner I. M. Todd reports contact from R. R. 3 Winchester Kentucky. For printing see The Advocate.

Winchester Pike I. M. Todd R. R Winchester The Advocate

Still Captured Near Prewitt Station Moonshine Operation

A raid by Officers Faulkner Treadway and sons recovered a 35 gallon copper still on Hampton Forman’s land near Prewitt Station. Forman was arrested and bound over to federal court in Lexington on a $1000 bond. Brooks Puckett and Frank Combs were jailed briefly on related charges but released on bond. Ten barrels of mash and a large quantity of shine were destroyed. first such outfit in the county, in a locality thought above suspicion.

Prewitt Station Vivian Faulkner W. P. Treadway Chas. Treadway Hampton Forman Lexington Wood Brooks Puckett Frank Combs

Mary Chiles Hospital Notes

Mrs. B. F. Holter was operated on Tuesday afternoon. Webb Gaitskill is improving. Mrs. Laura Denton is improving. Mrs. Alice Denton has returned home much improved. Mrs. Marion Carter is improving. D. G. Combs remains about the same. Mrs. Detro and baby have gone home in fine condition. M. R. Hainline is improving. Mrs. D. C. McGuire, who was operated on for appendicitis two weeks ago, will return to her home the latter part of the week.

B. F. Holter Webb Gaitskill Laura Denton Alice Denton Marion Carter D. G. Combs

Mr. Wilson Birthday Reflections From Staunton

Woodrow Wilson, war president of the United States, born sixty five years ago in Staunton Virginia. He remains in Washington after his Paris return, still silent from a stroke yet his voice is heard around the world.

Woodrow Wilson United States Staunton Paris Washington

Dear Girls Smoke Risk of Becoming Effeminate

The article notes that many young women smoke and warns they may be forced to chew tobacco to avoid being labeled effeminate, reflecting social attitudes of the era.

Postmaster Hurt in Auto Accident

Postmaster Squire Turner and James P. King were returning from Lexington when their car skidded on a muddy road between North Middletown and Paris and overturned. King and Russell Burnam the driver escaped with slight injuries while Turner suffers a bruised knee and will be confined to his apartment for some time.

Squire Turner James P. King Lexington North Middletown Paris Mr. King Russell Burnam Mr. Turner

Fire destroys Virgil Donohue meat market on South Maysville

The Virgil Donohue meat market on South Maysville Street was burned entirely early this morning. The building owned by the E. T Reis estate, insured, was a total loss with unknown fire cause.

Virgil Donohue Maysville Street E. T Reis

Cooperative Meeting at Maysville Succeeds

The district meeting of the Burley Growers' Co operative Association at Maysville was harmonious with proposals welcomed for further consideration. Representatives included Robert Howell Henry Lockridge A L Tipton and Isam Osbourne from Farmers Warehouse Company Judge A N Crooks M Kirkpatrick and S B Pinney from White Hall Warehouse Company and A R B Robertson from Robinson Warehouse Company.

Burley Growers’ Co-operative Association Maysville Farmers’ Warehouse Company Robert Howell Henry Lockridge A. L. Tipton Isam Osborne White Hall Warehouse Company A. N. Crooks M. Kirkpatrick S. 8. Pinney Robinson Warehouse Company A. RB. Robertson

Passes to Her Reward Mrs Ida Corbitt Dies in Brooksville

Mrs Ida Corbitt aged about 65 died at her Brooksville home on Friday December 23. She formerly Miss Ida Bassett sister of Fred Bassett. She is survived by two sons.

Ida Corbitt Brooksville

Local dairy feed shipment arrives at competitive prices

H. H. Coppage announces another shipment of dairy feed. The notice highlights clover and timothy hay and high grade coal offered at close prices. It invites buyers to note the price that enables a sale.

H. H. Coppage

Mrs Garrett D Sullivan Improving After Illness

Mrs Garrett D Sullivan shows gradual improvement after several weeks of illness. Family notes steady progress and thanks staff for care as she recovers at home.

Garrett D. Sullivan

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Arris Chiles Mullane Whitman’s Huyler’s Mrs. Hynson Stockholders’ Meeting Mary Chiles Hospital MR. Wilson’s Postmaster Co-Operative B. T. Wright Ragan-Gay Motor Company
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