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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1922

Page

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Officials Sworn In for New Term in Jeffersonville

Officials sworn into new term include H R Prewitt as Circuit Judge and Charles E Duff as Sheriff. Also named are W C Hamilton as Commonwealth’s Attorney, E W Senff County Judge, Lindsey Douglas County Clerk, and multiple county and city roles.

H. R. Prewitt W. C. Hamilton Commonwealth Grubbs Fio Shirley Jack Burbridge James Greer George Eastin Thomas Greene Tax Commission Charles E. Duff Ball Hadden Charles Hazelrigg Will Constable Jeffersonville P “T F. W. Senff W. A. Samuels R. G. Kern Dan Welsh Hart Richard Mastin M. C. Ayres Thomas Rodman B. Patterson C. H. Petry

Position Wanted As Practical Nurse

As practical nurse seeks employment and asks applicants to apply at this office.

Child Burned In Yard Fire At Home

Five year old Hilden Clay, daughter of C C rdson and wife, on Queen Street, suffered serious burns to the back arms and sides Friday morning when clothing on fire from a trash heap ignited. The mother Mrs Richardson quickly extinguished the flames but the child’s life remains in jeopardy though doctors hope to save her with great care.

Hilden Clay C. C. Rdson Queen Street

Fire destroys Camargo store inventory at H F Osborne

Early Friday morning a blaze in the store room of H F Osborne at Camargo engulfed the building and its contents. The general merchandise stock valued about 10 000 was insured for 6 000. Believed burglarized before the fire, no suspects named. After adjustment Mr Osborne may reopen.

H. F. Osborne Camargo Osborne

Lost Childs Glove Hint At Street Scene

Fragmentary text references a lost glove and a street scene. It mentions a child and a woman, with lines about memory and perception. The passage reads like a stray verse or aphorism without clear reporters or events.

Legislature Convenes As Democratic Control Returns

The Kentucky Democratic Party resumes complete control of the General Assembly with noon session. James H. Thompson becomes speaker as Mary Elliott Flannery presides the house, the first woman in that role. The party urges unity to deliver relief, curb lobbyist activities, aid farmers, and push immediate real estate tax relief and action on the pool bill.

Kentucky Demacy General Assembly Blue Grass James H. Thompson Mary Elliott Flannery Boyd County Flannery Ira D. Smith Hopkinsville Frankfort Thc

Free eye treatment drive in Mt Sterling for all residents

The United States Health Service and Welfare League County Health Officer invite all residents including children to Mt Sterling Court House from January 11 to 14 for eyelid treatment by a skilled eye doctor and nurses. Those under 21 need written guardian consent. Lunch, lodging, and board are arranged. patients should stay several days after the doctor leaves.

United States Flyfalth Service al the and Welfare League County Health Officer Court House Mt. Sterling Wemensslag Red Cross Patiets Dot

Moonshining Arrest Near Morehead

Caudill of Morehead was arrested Monday on moonshining charges after being found with one half gallon of red liquor. He posted a 250 dollar bond to report for trial today as authorities proceed with the case.

Treadway Caudill Morehead

Card of Thanks from J O Hall for kindnesses during illness and death

J O Hall expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and ministers for kindnesses shown during the illness and death of his wife. He wishes to convey sincere appreciation and lasting gratitude.

J. O. Hall

Crates Receives Two Fruit Cakes From Niece

Rev. J. W. Crates of Barrydock Wales was surprised by two fruit cakes from his niece Miss Winifred Crates. One cake was plain and the other decorated, recalling his boyhood nickname More Cake.

J. W. Crates Winifred Crates Barrydock County Wales

Stoners Dog Wins Continental Derby Victory

Stoner's dog won the continental derby the biggest race ever run by dogs. O. B. Evans was notified of the win by Mr. Stoner.

Hawks Ghost W. W. Stoner O. B. Evans

Wanted first class cook at once seeks skilled chef

Help wanted advertisement from Mrs. Ben T. Wright seeking a first class cook. Apply in person at North Maysville street.

Ben T. Wright North Maysville Street

Special Singer sewing machines sale this week

Special cash prices on new Singer sewing machines offered this week only at the Singer Office. A London paper comments on American wartime sacrifice and questions where the dead brought from Europe died and in whose defense.

Singer Singer Office London America Europe

Idle Minds At Risk Warns Of Moral Collapse

A stern denunciation urges constant effort against stagnation and negligence. The author warns idleness leads to moral decline, social decay, and personal ruin, calling for action, discipline, and fervent dedication to duty.

Local War Mothers Send Candy to Sick Soldiers

The American War Mothers group collected 45 boxes of home made candy and a shower of Christmas cards for Montgomery county's sick soldiers. A five pound box of the same candy was sent to the legion headquarters for the legionnaires.

Montgomery County Legion

Singer Office Cash Machines Sell This Week

Local listings note limited time sale of sewing and cash register machines at the Singer Office this week only. Machines include model variants and discounts. buyers urged to visit the store for details and availability.

Rev. Charles A. Ray Accepts Springfield Pastoral Charge

The Rev. Charles A. Ray of Springfield has accepted the Presbyterian church pastorate here and will preach his first sermon January 15. Mrs. Ray and their sons arrive February 1 and will move into the manse.

Charles A. Ray Springfield Presbyterian Church

Dillard Turner Seriously Ill From Double Pneumonia

Frankfort reports Dillard Turner son of C. C. Turner and wife is seriously ill with double pneumonia. He is under specialist care with two trained nurses tending him. Relatives and friends await news on his condition.

Frankfort Dillard Turner C. C. Turner Turner

Three Year Old Willoughby Dies After Illness

Golden Willoughby three years old, son of Erney and wife, died Sunday January 1 after membranous croup. Funeral at grave led by Rev. John Ware, burial in Jeffersonville cemetery.

Golden Willoughby Erney Willoughby John Ware Jeffersonville

Texas A and M Defeats Centre In Dallas 22 to 14

At Dallas yesterday Texas A and M. College upset Centre College 22 to 14. Centre was the favorite but could not overcome the Aggies in a surprising college football result.

Texas A. & M Centre Dallas Texas Texas A. & M. College Centre College

Lost gold link bracelet with sapphires

Elizabeth Mc Namara offers a reward for return of a lost gold link bracelet bearing two sapphires. The notice appears in The Advocate twice weekly.

Elizabeth McNamara

Mrs J O Hall Sinks To Rest

Mrs. J O Hall wife of J O Hall died Thursday night at the Mitchell avenue residence after weeks of illness. She was a devout Methodist and cherished Christian character. Survived by her husband two sisters Mrs N H Wells of Lexington and Mrs Alexander and three brothers John James and R M Montjoy. Funeral services were held at the residence Saturday morning led by Rev J S Crates. Body taken to Winchester for interment.

Mary E. Hall J. O. Hall Mitchell Avenue Methodist Church J. S. Crates Winchester

Officers Installed at Watson Lodge No 32 IOOF

Nightly installation installed the Watson Lodge No 32 IOOF officers for the ensuing term led by N G J W Baker and including W G Clarence Barnes, Secretary J W Groves, Treasurer Pierce Winn, Warden Will Day, Conductor Frank Trimble, Outside Guard H P Reid, Inside Guard Lewis Meyers and Chaplain Noel Hodges.

Watson Lodge No. 32 N. G J. W. Baker W. G Clarence Barnes J. W. Groves Pierce Winn Will Day Frank 9. Trimble H. P. Reid Lewis Meyers Noel Hodges

Coppage Daughter Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Margaret Coppage, daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Coppage, underwent an appendicitis operation Sunday at Mary Chiles Hospital and is in serious condition.

Margaret Coppage H. H. Coppage Mary Chiles Hospital

City Council to Hold Regular Session Tonight

The Board of Council meets in city hall for the January session with bids for city printing and street clearing for the year. It is understood the offices of city engineer and secretary of the fire department are to be abolished.

Board of Council

Farm inventory forms basics for all farm accounts

College of Agriculture experts stress that a farm inventory forms the real foundation of farm accounts and helps assess profits and net worth. Best time is January to April when feed is low and new crop work is minimal. Take inventory annually in the same period, listing livestock, equipment, feed, and other items with conservative replacement value.

College of Agriculture Kentucky The College of Culture

Sitar King waives examining trial in fraud case

Harry King a Massillon, Ohio tailor accused of swindling local business people out of hundreds of dollars waived examining trial and was sent to circuit court. He attempted suicide in his jail cell after extradition, claiming insanity and detailing a troubled past and alleged earnings. He did not meet bond and remains in custody.

Sitar King Massilon Ohio Neale Guilfoile King Advocate Bloomington Olga Ehret New York City Cohaiy Court

Washing unsafe for child’s life warning in Mt. Sterling ad

A mother laments her child’s diphtheria death blaming home washing. The piece urges using Mt. Sterling Laundry claiming seven water washes and steam ironing kill germs, arguing washer-woman laundering endangers children.

Mt. Sterling

Singer Office Cash for Machines Week Promo

A brief notice announces a limited time promotion offering cash for used sewing machines this week at Singer Office. The ad emphasizes quick payment and location details for customers to trade in their machines.

Court Terms Listed for 1922 Across Counties

The record lists Circuit Court terms for 1922 with dates in Rowan Montgomery Bath Menefee and indicate sessions on January 9 and 23 February 20 March 13 April 10 May 1 May 22 June 19 September 11 October 2 October 16 November 20.

Rowan Montgomery Bath Menefee

May Hold Court at Elizabethtown

Judge H. R. Prewitt asked to serve as special judge in the district that includes Hardin county. Judge J. L. Layman unable to preside at Elizabethtown due to health, causing court convening to be reassigned.

Elizabethtown Jurge H. R. Prewitt Hardin County J. L. Layman

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J. Knox R. E. Mage Dani F Iss L. Tipton Rex Hall M. J. Goodwin H. S. Caywood Mia N. H. Trimble Mullane Whitman Huyler Mrs. Hynson Chamber OF Commerce OF H. G. Hoffman J. R. Hainline Baptist Stoner’s the Advocate Harry King Circuit Court Clayton Howell
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