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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1922
Page
5
Local residents share weekend visits and travels with relatives in Lexington Winchester Cincinnati Louisville and Burgin. People attend funerals hospital visits and family gatherings while others relocate residences and continue business courses and social duties.
Mrs Josh Owings hosted a Saturday evening card party at her West High street home. Mrs Paul K McKenna won the high score and received a candy jar. A delightful supper followed the games with guests including Mrs John Speer Miss Suzette Johnson Miss Hattie Owings Miss Lizzie Coleman Miss Eliza Harris Mrs W N Hoffman Mrs P K McKenna Mrs C A Lindsay Mrs C W Kirkpatrick Mrs A N Crooks Mrs R L Coleman Mrs R S Cord Mrs John Storer Mrs H Hoffman Mrs J C McNeal Mrs Jack Burbridge and Mrs A J Gatewood.
Mrs. Mary Elliott Flannery of Catlettsburg delivered an entertaining speech at the Woman's Club meeting on Monday. She noted she is the first and only woman to sit in Kentucky's General Assembly and highlighted humor and the current session's accomplishments.
A reader notes Mrs. Flannery praising the broadening and instructive nature of demanding work. She also discusses the topic of Kentucky Folklore. The notice adds a classified line offering one or two fresh cows for sale by phone number 645 and a contact line.
The House approves a substitute creating only the oil tester and gauger office with a 3600 dollar salary, 54 to 2. Oscar West and Arch Quarles oppose the substitute. An attempt to strike all but the abolition section fails 50 to 38.
The Rev J J Spencer longtime Disciples of Christ pastor died in a Peoria hospital after gallstone illness. He had recently filled in at Eureka Illinois church since January 8 while Dr J M Philpott was away. His wife Mrs Spencer and daughter Eva Spencer a Columbus Missouri nurse were with him.
A classified note offers a Cook position for a family of four with no washing tasks. Contact Mrs Emma Wilson at phone 348 W 1 for details. Stetson chats in a complete show ing The Walsh Co Inc.
We have just unloaded a car of fertilizer with the highest analysis that was ever brought to Mt Sterling. Before you buy come and look at the analysis of this fertilizer at the farmer's price. S. P. Green Wade Commission & Coal Co. phone 2.
Pure blooded Barred Plymouth Rocks eggs and Ancona strain eggs offered by Mrs H T Kirk. Contact 637-1-2 by phone for purchase. Experience notes warn against predicting a woman's course from past performances until the individual shows signs.
Classified notice offers one or two fresh cows for sale with a contact phone number 645 and reference 41-21.
Mr Clifton Vice well known citizen died February 23 1922 at Mary Chiles Hospital after weeks of illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs Lee Hudson Mrs Clark Johnson of this county and Mrs George Reffitt of Clark county and one son Albert Vice. Home with Mrs Johnson on the Maysville pike. Funeral February 24 at Eastin Harris Chapel with Rev William Triplett. Burial in Macpelah Cemetery.
Ladies silk Hole-Proof hose offered by The Walsh Co Inc in new gray shades. Priced at $2, advertised as best in the world for durability and comfort.
A Walsh Co advertisement urges readers to buy boys suits now while stock is new. It touts bright snappy patterns for the American toy market and uses a catchy line about a pretty woman's smile and a man’s purse.
The notice reports Mrs J H Bronner ill at home on West High street and Mrs William Britton critically ill at home on Jameson street. James Igo, previously sick with flu, has recovered and returned to work at Mt Sterling Laundry. J and M oxford shoes new in. For sale thoroughbred Anconas and Silver Laced Wyandottes from Mrs J O Kirk, phone 638 J-1.
Religious notice announces an important Episcopal Guild meeting at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs R Le Coleman and urges full attendance. Also listed are seed potato offerings from Ayres & Co and alfalfa red and English clover seed for sale. Wheat market note mentions prices above 1.50 per bushel with pre war prices on suits hats and shoes from The Walsh Co Incorporated.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Spencer of Winchester welcomed a daughter last Wednesday. Mr. Spencer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Spencer of this county, with many local friends extending congratulations.
A historical ad announces J R Lyons selling famous John Deere Wagons and Post Buggies. The dealer also offers a full line of saddles and harnesses for customers seeking farm equipment and horse gear.
The Conroy Saddle claims no rival in radiator repair for autos and trucks with full service including twisted smashed sprung or frozen units. Adams & Young offer Harley Davidson and Excelsior motorcycles. J M Conroy emphasizes lifetime saddle and harness construction experience and low prices from Lexington Kentucky.
A shocked mother warns her daughter about extravagant clothes purchases. The daughter retorts that she already wants, seeking a nice young man, highlighting a clash of values and desire within a family.
Mrs. Steve Pieratt Mrs. H C Prewitt Mrs. Lee Crear Miss Jenny Crear Miss Isaac Miss Martha Hamilton and Charles Tabb Hazel Rigg underwent throat operations at the Mary Chiles Hospital Sunday. All are doing well. Floyd Stamper who recently underwent an operation is rapidly improving.
A woman loses her balance in a dark room and falls over a chair. Rescue crews assist as onlookers note the incident and potential injuries.
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