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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1920

Page

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City Council Adopts Parking Ordinance And Rates Change

City Council met in regular session led by Mayor McKee. Building permits were granted including one for W. O. Back. W. T. Highland was elected chairman. Thomas Hitch joined the police force. An ordinance restricts street parking and allows no parking signs. Kentucky Utilities asks to raise water rates 50 percent. a 25 percent increase with 10 cents per 1000 gallons was vetoed by the Mayor.

Regi McKee W. O W. T. Highland Irman W. C. Clay Thomas Hitch Matthew Hunt Board of Council L. M. McClellan Louisville Kentucky Utilities Company

Gift idea from McGuire fee queensware line

Husbands are advised to visit McGuire fee for decorated queensware as a thoughtful birthday or anniversary present. The ad highlights handsome designs and reasonable prices to entice buyers.

McGuire Fee

Enamel Wares at McGuire Brothers

Enamel kitchen wares are available at McGuire Brothers. The ad notes a selection of enamelware pieces suitable for household use and cooking needs.

McGuire Brothers

Commercial Club Entertained by Sentinel-Democrat

The Commercial Club was hosted by the Sentinel-Democrat for its bi monthly meeting with a luncheon at i shop on Broadway. Mrs G B Senff and others assisted with the meal served in the printing room before a business session led by W Hoffman Wood and D B Garrison from Washington.

Commercial Club The Sentinel-Democrat I Shop Broadway G. B. Senff Ratliff Lane Oliver Howell Sam Carrington E. R. Prewitt W. Hoffman Wood D. B. Garrison Washington

Old Kentucky Home Sold for Fifty Thousand Dollars

The Old Kentucky Home Commission authorized Arch H. Pulliam to accept 50 000 dollars for the historic Bardstown property where Stephen Foster wrote My Old Kentucky Home. The state will take the house furniture and 235 acres, with plans for the next Legislature to appropriate funds to gain possession. Other commission members include Judge Robert W. Bingham Col A T Hart Louis ville Harry Giovanelli and Mrs Clement French.

Old Kentucky Home Commission General Assembly Bardstown Stephen Collins Foster Old Kentucky Arch H. Pulliam Commonwealth Mr. Pulliam Robert W. Bingham A. T. Hart Louisville Harry Giovanelli Lexington Clement French Maysville

Meeting on plans for Older Boys Y M C A at church

Field secretary L F Zerfess of Lexington visits to address a church meeting at First Baptist tonight. Plans discussed for the Older Boys Conference to likely be held in December.

First Baptist Church Older Boys, Conference L. F. Zerféss Lexington

Best and biggest line of overcoats in Mt Sterling

The Walsh Co presents a wide range of overcoats in Mt Sterling featuring large selections for all tastes and budgets. Shoppers can compare styles and prices and find durable coats for winter wear at this local outlet.

Mt. Sterling Walsh Co

Arion Guy Wins Kentucky Futurity at Lexington Track

Arion Guy owned by C. C. Lloyd and driven by Harry Stokes won the Kentucky Futurity for three year old trotters at Lexington track on Tuesday. The major challenger was A. B. Cox's Sister Berha with Natalia the Great and Voltage each finishing second in one heat.

Arion Guy C. C. Lloyd Harry Stokes Lexington A. B. Cox Berha Natalia the Great Voltage

Child Swallows Pin In Local Accident

Anna Katherine Mason, child of Arch and Mrs Mason, swallowed a brass pin yesterday. She was taken to Lexington for an X Ray and is not believed to be in danger. Ball Band Rubber Boots advertised by The Walsh Co.

Anna Katherine Arch Mason Lexington

Mr Sterling Girl Marries Western Man

Miss Aliee Young of this city and Mr Frank M Masden of Kansas City wed at noon in Louisville yesterday. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s brother L Tipton Young home. The bride is Montgomery county’s influential social figure. The groom is a successful businessman. They will reside in Kansas City after a brief bridal trip.

Aliee Young Frank M. Masden Kansas City Louisville L. Tipton Young Maggie Young Montgomery County Blue Grass Blue Grass Will Learn With Interest of Her Marriage. Mr.Masden Kentucky Mrs. Masden

Fordson Tractor Demonstration Advise Farmers to Consider

A field visit shows a Fordson tractor preparing a tobacco field and harrowing 25 acres in a day. One man at the wheel can do the work of 12 horses and three men, with lower operating costs and a wide range of tasks from filling silos to pulling stumps. The piece urges readers to inspect the Fordson and its many uses for higher yields.

Fordson

Census Figures Show Only a Slight Gain

The Mt Sterling and Montgomery county census figures are criticized as incorrect by local residents. Mt Sterling shows a 63 person gain in ten years to 3 995, while Montgomery county drops 623 to 12 245. locals call for an investigation and urge action to verify the counts.

Mt. Sterling Montgomery County Montgomery

Bath County Circuit Court Opens Fall Term

Bath county held the fall term opening this Monday October 4 with Judge Henry Prewitt presiding. The grand jury includes Thomas Duff Ollie Cassidy Elmer Highly Joe Toy Jr J H Alexander J B Colliver Banks Coyle Richard Garrett Thomas Sorrell Tipp Goldy Freeland Dickens and George Gudgell. The petit jury lists B M Arnold Robert Crouch Isaac Craig E B Hewitt Gay Shrout Ben D Emmons J B Darnell W T Young Walter Thompson William Gaines Ollie Sykes Curran Steele Taylor Doggett Clarence Crouch Emil Rogers and William McCarty.

Henry Prewitt Sterling Bath County Thomas Duff Ollie Cassity Elmer Highly Joe Toy, Jr J. H.alexander J. B. Colliver Banks Coyle Richard Garrett Thomas Sorrell Tipp Goldy Freeland Dickens George Gudgell Petit Jury B. M. Arnold Robert Crouch Isaac Craig E. B. Hewitt Gay Shrout Ben D. Emmons J. B. Darnell W. T. Young Walter Thompson William Gaines Ollie Sykes Curran Steele Taylor Doggett Clarence Crouch Emil Rogers William McCarty

Walsh Co Reveals Big Line of Hi Grade Overcoats

The Walsh Company introducess a broad assortment of high grade overcoats featuring refined fabrics and tailored fits. Prices and sizes vary to meet demand from stylish professionals and winter shoppers alike.

Walsh Co

Resolutions on Death of Mrs Cynthia Ann Reed

The Fanny Powers Circle of the Baptist Woman's Missionary Union records grief over the death of Mrs Cynthia Ann Reed of the city on September 25 1920. They recall her cheerful reading, her "I'll do the best I can" spirit, and her work in the book In Royal Service. They praise her charity faith hope and charity and extend sympathy to her family.

Fanny Powers Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union Cynthia Ann Reed

Women Vote for League of Nations Support

The piece reports a Democratic sentiment showing 628 men and 604 women registered to vote, totaling 1,232 for Democrats, against 370 men and 423 women for Republicans, 793 total, yielding a Democratic majority of 439 and claiming a near ninety percent gain. It frames the motive around League of Nations support and family voting unity.

League of Nations Sterling

Mt Sterling Laundry expands to modernized 4730 sq ft space

The Mt. Sterling Laundry Co. will occupy a fall space of 4,730 square feet, allowing machinery installation for family washing. The upgrade aims to modernize operations and position the Mt. Sterling Laundry as one of Kentucky's most complete laundries.

Mt. Sterling Laundry Co Kentucky Mf. Sterling Laundry

Howell Hunt to study pharmacy at University of Louisville

Howell Hunt of this city leaves for Louisville to pursue a course in pharmacy at the University of Louisville. As an ex serviceman he is entitled to government support and has long been connected with the Geiger Drug Company where he is highly regarded by Mr. Sterling.

Howell Hunt Louisville University of Louisville Hunt Geiger Drug Company Mr. Sterling

Brooklyn Wins Third World Series Game at Walsh's

Brooklyn and the Cleveland Indians met in the World Series with Brooklyn taking a 2 to 1 victory to move two games to one in the best of the series. Speaker singled and scored on Wheat's error in the seventh as Brooklyn opened with both runs in the first inning. Smith started for Brooklyn, watched by Caldwell after five first inning hits, while Maisls hurled for Cleveland allowing five hits. Knox Hats at The Walsh Co.

Brooklyn Cleveland Indians Speaker Smith Caldwell Maisls Cleveland

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City Council Walsh Company Futurity Fordson Tractor Wright Walsh’s Bath County Circuit Court Fanny H. Priest L. E. Griggs G. N. Cox Sarah B. Drake Richardson Bros. & Cornwell J. & M. Shoes Nash Price Nash Rasan-Gay
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