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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
5
A public sale was conducted at the house door there for a property described with multiple styles and bidders. W. H. Ramsey Eubank confirmed the high bid and price of 351 dollars, with possession to be given on the first of the month.
A Prohibition celebration meeting arranged by the W. A. was held in the Christian church Friday afternoon from four to six. Mrs. C. Koldhiam presided and delivered remarks. Miss Mattie rendered a solo on the organ by Miss Evans.
Fragmentary note describes W Fitzpatrick leaving a tobacco warehouse in the city and a rushed action tonight. The text hints at a return or flight and an implied allegation or rumor about a relationship and a warning of consequences.
The Y W C A plans talks during the counting week in every town to explain the CA aims. Mrs Ben R Turner is named campaign chairman for Sterling with strong local interest. The drive for funds runs the last week in February to organize a local club room for girls.
The Women's History Club held its weekly meeting Friday afternoon under Mrs JM McNeal. A splendid program included American Painting by Mrs Stewart McCormick and Quilts and Coverlets, handicrafts of our grandmother, presented by Mrs Marroward Be Tarter. Current Event.
Sheriff John G. Roberts has appointed Ed Jones as deputy sheriff. Jones qualified on Thursday by taking the oath of office and executing bond. He is popular and has many friends pleased by the appointment.
Squire C. L. Dean of the county buys Lee Trimble’s Holt avenue residence and plans to move with his family to make the city their home on March 1.
In a brash proclamation a local speaker warns the crowd not to shorten a kiss and threatens rough punishment for violators, calling for immediate punishment on the spot. The terse phrase reflects a heated cultural clash over propriety and public behavior.
The Ragan-Gay Motor Co has purchased T F Rogers lot behind the current garage and will start a two story addition. The first floor will house storage and display rooms with individual spaces for cars. The upper floor will be dedicated to shops, doubling the space and creating a modern, well equipped facility.
Master Commissioner Will Ed Joes sold the Hf M Wade farm of 77 acres near Bunker Hill at 180 dollars per acre. He also sold the Edmonson property on Winn street to Arch Mason for 3425 dollars.
The Western Petroleum Co. opens for business with J Rice Wyatt as manager. Tanks have been erected on the railroad at the foot of Bank Street and the big track is in operation, placing Western as a competitor to Standard Oil in this region.
A pie supper will be held in the Camargo Consolidated School auditorium from 6 30 to 9 30 p m on Saturday 24th with music and a general good time. Everyone invited to attend and bring a pie.
Miss Edna Annette Beveridge leads representatives from Mt. Sterling five clubs in forming a non partisan non sectarian League of Women Citizens. Meetings set for Tuesdays at 2 30 pm in the History Club rooms with first gathering January 26. All men and women invited to participate.
The John T. Doris farm of 55 3 4 acres near Camargo was sold yesterday by real estate agent W. H. Wood to Richmond Turley and C. M. Brown, whose farms adjoin the Doris property. The price was $200 per acre.
Quoted maxim by George Washington urges economy to strengthen homes and nations, stressing prudent financial habits and national stability as the cornerstone of prosperity. The message links frugality to broader societal well being and lasting security.
The Hi Y Club promotes Thrift Week at Mt Sterling with an essay contest and poster campaign. Winners in each class will read their papers in the auditorium Friday at 1 30 PM, with first and second prizes and no admission charge. Local banks and businesses are listed as fund contributors.
Prof. J. T. C. Noe head of the Department of Education at the University of Kentucky delivered a delightful lecture under the auspices of the Women’s History Club at the club rooms on Saturday.
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