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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1920

Page

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Sudden Summons To Beloved Woman

The death of Mrs. R. F. Mastin at her West Main street home Sunday morning followed a brief illness. Double pneumonia set in Friday and despite medical care she passed peacefully. Wife of R. F. Mastin former chief of police she was active in Roberts & Mastin millinery and a longtime member of the Christian church. Funeral services were held at the Sitian church Monday afternoon with Rev. Clyde Darsie. burial in North Middletown cemetery.

R. F. Mastin West Main Street Mastin R. F. Masin Police Lodusky Gatewood Louisville Sitan Clyde Darsie North Middletown

Hogs for sale and bake goods offered by McGuire Bros

Meat hogs offered by James R. Hamilton with contact 646 W 1. Also McGuire Bros. advertise cake ingredients including fancy nuts raisins currants and citron from Bank Street.

James R. Hamilton McGuire Bros Bank St

Thanksgiving proclamation echoes Pilgrim feast and freedom

The Pilgrim Fathers urged a great Thanksgiving party to honor a country with no slavery and plenty for all. They envisioned a yearly observance where everyone rests and feasts, free from work, to celebrate prosperity in the land that welcomed them three centuries ago.

Pilgrim Fathers New England

Revival Meeting Closes at Baptist Church with 6 Conversions

The two week revival led by Rev. J. B. DeGarmo at the Baptist church ended last Sunday to a full auditorium. Six converts were recorded at the final service as the evangelist’s Bible expositions drew strong responses. The audience voted to invite DeGarmo and singer Sam H. Elsey back within ten months, then the pair moved on to Burlington, North Carolina for a two week engagement.

the Baptist Church J. B. DeGarmo DeGarmo Sam H. Elsey R. C. Goldsmith Rev. DeGarmo Mr. Elsey Burlington N. C

Mrs Richard E B Punch Clarifies Business Affiliation

Statement to the public by Mrs Richard E B Punch declaring no longer connected with the clothing department and remaining a member of R E Punch Co Inc a dealer in high grade shoes for men women and children. She thanks patrons and promotes Hickok brand candies for holidays via McGuire Bros Bank Street.

R. E. Punch & Co R. E. Punch Co., Inc Richard EB. Punch McGuire Bros Bank St

Vanarsdell's Offers Oysters Celery and Cranberries

Oysters celery and cranberries listed at Vanarsdell's with date reference November 21 noted by Shea in the receipt or ad copy.

Vanarsdell’s

Thanksgiving Day Observance Delays Advocate Press

The Advocate will not publish Thursday’s issue and will delay to Friday to help advertisers provide copy for the second issue.

the Advocate

Gift Shop Opens at Democratic Headquarters MT Sterling

The Woman's History Club launched the Exchange and Gift Shop at the Democratic Headquarters with a Made in Mt Sterling collection of hand embroidered textiles pottery dolls and more. The sale features edible goodies and beverages served by junior members and runs 9 AM to 5 PM through Wednesday to aid the Hospital Fund.

Woman’s History Club Democratic Mt. Sterling Mt.Sterling

Mansfield's Best Flour Tops Gay Wilson's Trade Pick

Gay Wilson selects Mansfield's Best flour as his top trade choice highlighting its quality. The label Mansfield's Best emphasizes a trusted local brand in competing market claims.

Gay Wilson Mansfield

Harding Leads Psalm Service Aboard Ship to Panama Canal Zone

President elect Warren G. Harding holds a 5 pm Sunday service in the ship's women's salon reading the Twenty fifth Psalm. Senator Joseph Y Frelinghuysen presides as deacon as Harding prays for guidance and forgiveness reflecting his approach to the presidency. The service includes hymn singing and a responsive reading ending with America. A brief retail note follows about Aunt Jemima flour and a postponed sale of paints and wallpapers.

Nead Warren G. Harding Panama Canal Zone Mr. Harding David Senator Harding Joseph Y. Frelinghuysen New Jersey Harding America

Kathleen McCabe Weds Ben W. Cox In Catlettsburg

The wedding of Kathleen McCabe and Ben W. Cox took place in Catlettsburg on Saturday. Kathleen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. McCabe and highly regarded in the community. Cox, son of Dr. and Mrs. G. N. Cox, has ties in Mt. Sterling and now works with a Portsmouth paper. The couple will establish a home in Portsmouth after a brief bridal trip.

Kathleen McCabe Ben W. Cox Catlettsburg Frank A. McCabe Mr. Cox G. N. Cox Mt. Sterling Portsmouth Ohio

Let Us Grind Sausage For You

Advertisement fragment promotes sausage grinding service at Vanarsdell's with a focus on saving time and money.

Remains of Mrs Maggie Flack Returned for Burial

The remains of Mrs Maggie Flack who died suddenly of heart failure at her Middletown Ohio home were brought here by train. Burial was held this afternoon at the family burial ground on Clay Lick creek. She was a former resident of this county and lived near Howard's Mill on Slate before moving to Ohio. Her friends and relatives here mourn her death.

Maggie Flack Middletown Ohio Clay Lick Creek

Lost Alligator purse on Queen of Main streets

A small Alligator purse was lost Saturday afternoon on Queen of Main streets. It contained money and a reward is offered for its return to this office.

Queen of Main Streets

Shakespearean Lecture Draws Tues day Club Audience

Dr. F. W. Eberhardt of Georgetown lectured at the Baptist church on Othello under the Tuesday Club auspices this afternoon. Club women and others enjoyed the talk, regarded as one of his best, and the lecturer is a favorite with Sterling audiences.

F. W. Eberhardt Georgetown Eberhardt Sterling

Chenault and Crear Offer Unusually Attractive Robes

Chenault and Crear advertise unusually attractive auto and buggy robes at bargain prices aiming to draw in shoppers with discounted elegant fabrics and swift service.

Chenault & Crear

Bootleggers Captured Near Spencer Bridge

Prohibition officers Neale Guilfoile Fitch and Tom Holland with police arrested Lane Clark Newton Kratzer and Stanley Carpenter as they entered the city near Spencer bridge. They had several gallons of moonshine whiskey and the Carpenter vehicle was confiscated. They were jailed for trial before U.S. Commissioner Wood with Lane and Carpenter held on $1,000 bond to appear in district court in Lexington January 10. Kratzer’s case was continued to Saturday.

Prohibition Neale Guilfoile W. T. Fitch Tom Holland Lane Clark Newton Kratzer Stanley Carpenter Spencer Bridge Carpenter U.S Wood Lane Lexington Kratzer

Mansfield's Best Flour Featured for Holidays

Local ad urges readers to buy Mansfield's Best flour for Thanksgiving and Christmas cakes pies and puddings. Sacks priced 12 pounds to 100 pounds with a money back guarantee. Available at Gay Wilson's fruit stand on Main Street and through Mt Sterling Commission & Storage Co.

Mansfield Gay Wilson’s Main St Mt.Sterling Commission & Storage Co

Marriage of Roy Swim and Alpha May Setters

In this city on Thursday afternoon at the home of B. W. Trimble Roy Swim and Alpha May Setters of the Judy neighborhood united in marriage. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Reffitt and Grace Shackelford. They will reside with the bride’s father John Setters during the winter.

B. W. Trimble Roy Swim Alpha May Setters Judy Lloyd Reffitt Grace Shackelford John Setters

Drake Property Sold to L. E. Griggs in Holt Avenue Residence

Clayton Howell as agent sold the Mrs. Sarah B. Drake residence on Holt avenue to L. E. Griggs for 7760 dollars. Possession is given at once. Howell also sold the Drake household furnishings at the same time.

Clayton Howell Sarah B. Drake Holt, Avenue L. E. Griggs Mr. Howell

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Shea Presidency Jemima Vanarsdell M. R. Hainline Land & Priest Druggists Ruits At Drake Property
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