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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
1
Contest closes at 8 p m Saturday night with a high stakes race. Entrants push to gain leads as rivals trade claims and counterclaims. Only two days remain to decide the winners in a neck and neck competition.
Excitement runs high as candidates scramble for votes before Saturday eight o clock deadline. Reported late surges and dark horse possibilities keep the race neck and neck with prizes including an automobile in reach for supporters.
The following gentlemen consent to act as judges and determine the final count in the Mr. Sterling Advocate's Prize Campaign, which closes at 8 o'clock Saturday night. Claude Kilpatrick, Sterling National Bank, C. S. Greene, Traders National Bank, Jessie R. Hainline, Montgomery National Bank.
The campaign manager announces the ballot box is locked and sealed with keys held by judges. Votes after closing will be counted by judges once the campaign ends, likely taking two to three hours. Judges begin after eight Saturday night and publish results promptly. Contestants may attend count. one representative per contestant may be present if desired.
The S. S. convention at Antioch church near Spencer featured a principal address by W. J. Clark of St. Louis and a segment by the Rev. J. S. Hilton of the Christian Orphans' Home in Louisville.
Mockabee Montjoy, long with a large shoe concern in Charles City Iowa, has resigned and returns to Kentucky. He will begin a similar role with a shoe company in Pikeville within two weeks.
Wabash Valley supplier Ayres and Co advertises Saturday sale of sweet corn and cantaloupes with Georgia peaches apples and melons on ice. The note adds a wry line about weddings not exciting a man except his own.
Mrs. Elizabeth Allen aged 71 wife of B F Allen of near Spencer died July 10 1921 of apoplexy. Aunt Bettie a devoted Christian church member had no children but cared for orphans including niece Stella Rogers. She is survived by husband Patsy Watts sister J H Gilmore Oklahoma and Emma Allen Kansas. Buried in the family cemetery. The Advocate offers condolences.
A shoe sale alert from R. E. Punch Co Inc reports discounts on all shoes and oxfords. The message urges readers to take advantage of reduced prices and secure footwear deals.
Miss Mary Beall has accepted a position as instructor in mathematics at the high school in Jacksonville Florida and will assume duties in October. The Jacksonville school is among the largest in the South and the selection reflects well on her abilities.
G D Sullivan & Co plans a modern dry storage cold storage plant on West Locust street to support expanding poultry business. Mr Sullivan will travel after the primary to assess installations and choose the best option for the firm. Construction expected for fall and winter operations.
Winchester resident Ava Lowe accepts a surgical nurse post at Mary Chiles Hospital succeeding Myrtle Click. Lowe comes highly recommended and the institution is fortunate to have her services.
The historical note indicates that absinthe began in France primarily as a flavoring agent for existing beverages. Early adoption emphasized enhancement rather than standalone consumption or broader medicinal claims.
Dan Peed manager of Independent Tobacco Warehouse Company in Paris dies at Good Samaritan Hospital after weeks with Brights disease. Born in Mason County he lived in Bourbon County over forty years and ran a Paris livery before 25 years in wholesale tobacco. Survived by widow Allia Simpson and children Dan W. Peed Jr and Mrs. W. E. Patten, plus four brothers and four sisters.
Mrs. Susan Click Langley, mother of Congressman John W. Langley of the Tenth District, died at her Prestonsburg home on Wednesday with the congressman at her bedside.
City and county residents may have their well or cistern water analyzed at no cost by contacting Florence Wallingford, Public Health Nurse, by phone at 755. This public health service invites inquiries for free water analysis.
J B Riddles promotes high grade flour including Ashland cream and Lexington Maid at 4.90 per cwt. Also advertised are coffees such as Golden Cup Golden Cream Martha Washington and other varieties available in large selection.
Mr. C. C. Tussey sold his dwelling on Harrison Ave to Mr. H. H. Salyer with possession given at once. The sale was facilitated by T. Foster Rogers, a real estate agent.
A note suggests bluffing may work sometimes but fails as a reliable steady occupation, implying inconsistent returns and higher risk for ongoing employment.
Mr and Mrs T B Arthur and their daughter Elizabeth have moved from Knoxville Tennessee to Lexington and taken an apartment on West High Street. Mrs A and Elizabeth visited her parents Mr and Mrs J W Hedden Sr in Lexington for several weeks and left Tuesday for the new location.
The Allen family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during the illness of their wife mother and aunt. Signed by B F Allen Mrs Patsy Watts Miss Stella Rogers and John W Hauks.
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