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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1920
Page
1
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Miss Nancy Kemper and Mr. Guy Denny were married at the bride’s uncle Elijah Coons home near the city on Wednesday November 24 at 3 o’clock. Rev. Clyde Darsie performed the ceremony. Only a few relatives attended due to a recent death. The couple departed for Indianapolis to start their new life. the groom works at the Big Four railroad office in his hometown.
Bring your turkeys to us for the Christmas Market we will buy them and pay the top prices EE T Reis phone 645.
The Advocate features an advertisement for the H H Pieper Co under W H Wright. Bargains cover items in a 5 10 25e store with holiday goods for Christmas gifts for children and adults. Wright invites the public to view the large stock before purchasing, promising real bargains.
On account of the death of Mrs. R. F. Mastin the partnership business of Roberts and Mastin must be settled promptly. All persons owing said firm are required to call and pay at once. Bettie Roberts, Surviving Partner, April 14 to 21.
The Pangburn Post, American Legion of Kentucky, opened permanent headquarters on the third floor of the Reynolds Building at Court and Maysville. Club rooms include lounging and reading areas, a gaming room, bath and toilet with dues set at 5 dollars annually or 3 dollars semiannually, with access limited to members and visiting Legionnaires unless special occasions loosen rules. All Montgomery County ex-service men are urged to visit and join.
G D Sullivan Co advertises top prices for turkeys for the Christmas trade. Market notice seeks turkey suppliers with emphasis on payment and seasonal demand.
Mary Ann Kelley, Bourbon County’s oldest resident at 103, died last week. Born March 13 1817 in Scott County she was a slave property later freed by Mrs Hartless. She is survived by her son Richard Kelley a carpenter age 82. Aunt Mary spun carpets and rugs for sixty two years and trimmed hats at cost through Roberts and Mastin.
Mrs. Nannie Stafford died last Friday at her daughter’s home in Birmingham Alabama. Aged 70 she was a daughter of the late Betsy Donnahue and was an active Baptist church member. Survived by two daughters and one son all of Birmingham and a brother Charlie Donnahue of Oklahoma. Burial occurred in Birmingham.
William L. Crouch cashier of Bethel Bank and noted local businessman died Friday after shooting himself in the brain. He was about 35, suffered a severe typhoid relapse last year, leaving a widow two sons and a sister. Funeral held in Bethel Sunday.
Mrs. William Dimitt of Sharps Burn held the lucky number and won a hand made feather stitch quilt raffled at the Market House last week. The quilt was crafted by a mountain resident living above Jackson.
Record notes standard granulated sugar sold by Richardson Bros. and Cornwell at 12 dollars per hundredweight cash. Includes price per ewt and cash terms for the transaction.
The Mt. Sterling schools will host a statewide educational survey this week. The State Department of Education and the General Board of Education of New York organize scientific tests to assess school work and compare Kentucky with other states. Prof. J. C. Lewis will lead a committee of eight senior students from Kentucky Wesleyan College, with the survey starting Thursday morning and lasting two days.
Ten days remain to place orders for engraved greeting cards and monogrammed stationery. No orders accepted after December 10 for Christmas delivery. Call to view samples from Advocate Pub. Co.
Former Appellate Judge C. C. Turner, once of Mr. Sterling, has been named as a potential successor to Commissioner Clay in the Seventh Appellate district during the Bull Moose movement. The judges elect the commissioner who writes opinions and acts as a judge in many respects.
Toy the black spotted pony belonging to Emily Barnes Turner was struck and killed by a train near Thomson Station Sunday night. The item follows a brief Christmas ad for silk stockings from Rob erts and Mastin.
Citizens learn that 125 boy students from Central Kentucky and Kentucky neighbors will attend a three day Older Boys Conference hosted by Mr Sterling. Notables include Dr Ganfield Centre College Dr McVey Kentucky State University Mr E V Donaldson and YMCA officials. The piece urges community backing for the fraternal development event.
The Natural Gas house and lot on East Main Street has been sold to Tron Meat Co at a special price. They plan to construct in early spring a cold storage and packing house plant that will be modern and up to date. The venture is expected to aid Mt Sterling business and receive broad cooperation.
Forty five acre grass farm well watered situated three miles from Mt Sterling near Prewitt Station on Prewitt and Fogg turnpikes. Terms easy. See J Coleman Reid.
Mrs K O Clarke announces a cut price sale on all trimmed and untrimmed hats. Bargains are available now, inviting shoppers to take advantage of reduced prices.
Lost open face watch on city streets with reward offered. Return to Tom Rooney. 13 11 p d.
Seven room cottage on Harrison Avenue with immediate possession. Contact Mrs. Anne Arnold at telephone number 283. Published 14-tf.
Merchants warn buyers to pick gifts now due to market conditions and to avoid holiday rush. Emphasizes careful purchases and urges early selection amid seasonal pressure.
The wedding of Miss Carolyn Roseberry and Mr. James Metcalfe, both of Paris, Kentucky, occurred Saturday at 2:30 in Lexington at the officiating minister Rev. Benjamin F. Bush. Witnesses included the bride’s brother Hiram Roseberry and Mrs. Oscar Hinton, with Erna Watson of Hamilton College among them. The couple plans a New York trip and will reside with the bride’s father in Paris. Metcalfe, assistant superintendent of Louisville and Nashville Railroad, is a World War I veteran and son of a former L N railroad manager. The bride, a Hamilton College graduate, was praised for charm and popularity.
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