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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
1
The Mr. Sterling Bottling Works has changed hands again with Mr. J. C. Stacy of Morgan County purchasing it. Stacy plans to enlarge the plant starting in October, add machinery, produce Stephens Crackerjack in large quantities, and distribute through jobbers. He will open an uptown retail store to sell output locally and move his family to Sterling.
R. E. Punch Co announces Walk-Over Shoes as a trusted standard of value for over four decades. Available for men and women, these durable footwear options emphasize quality and longevity.
Dr. A B Stoops of a large local farm warns that wind shelter matters for barns. He notes a hilltop barn escaped Monday’s storm while a lower one was seriously damaged, and plans to insure the hillside barn after repairs. The Walsh Co. advertises women’s holoproof hose at 75c and $1.25.
The Mt Sterling High School senior class met in the chapel and elected officers: President Louise Crear Vice President William Thompson Secretary and Treasurer Ruth Perry Editor in Chief Clayton Smoot Business Manager Duerson Prewitt. The class also chose to hold an annual.
Local shop announces arrival of the new fall line from Stacy Adams featuring classic dress styles and updated leathers. Shoppers can preview loafers oxfords and casual mocs with reinforced soles and timeless detailing.
Lexington hosts a four night Community Carnival and Style Show at Fayette No. 3 warehouse September 4 through 7. The event features a horse show, living model style display, band concerts, and booths by merchants. It aims to highlight religious educational health and political community interests with plans to expand regionally.
Mrs. A V Jones is well and plans to open a millinery store on West Main one door west of the Advocate Company. The opening date is September 15 with notices to follow in the Advocate.
Mrs E Y Nelson's Sunday School class of the Methodist church will hold an Exchange on Saturday at Prewitt and Howell's store. The notice invites attendance and participation in the church group activity at the local merchant location.
Lewis Wr. Kilpatrick resigns as Commander of the Montgomery Post American Legion with Clarence William named as new head. Kilpatrick’s service described as splendid and resignation accepted with regret. William pledges strong effort toward upbuilding the Montgomery Post.
J H Brown at 12 Bank Street offers to sell your used piano organ phonograph or sewing machine or provide a new or used unit. Contact details listed for arranging sale.
Robert C. Gatewood III a wealthy Montgomery County figure is seriously ill at St Joseph Hospital Lexington after Tuesday admission for throat infection. He remains in critical condition though doctors say he is holding his own and has a good chance to recover. Mrs Gatewood accompanies him at the hospital.
A traveling salesman tells a West Virginia town parable about a dentist who buys clothes in a distant city and spends money there, prompting the line Buy at home and look better. The tale ends with the merchant urging local support.
Mary Miles Standish 21 died at home after grief over the death of her sweetheart Lloyd Warren Hermitage. Warren, a mechanic, was asphyxiated by fumes from an auto in a small garage. Standish fainted then lapsed into delirium before death a week after his burial.
Advertises Biliken and Educator shoes as top buys with satisfaction guaranteed. Highlights low prices on boys school shoes.
Mrs Lillie Mae Keith is recovering well two weeks after a serious operation at Mary Chiles Hospital. Doctors feared she might not survive, and friends are relieved by the speedy recovery.
McGuire Bros advertises Friday and Saturday specials on granite pudding pans two quart size percolators aluminum 2 quart sie for 1.25 rolls silk tissue toilet paper crepe decorative papers all colors 81 to 3 cents per roll brooms 45 cents waste baskets 25 35 and 40 cents each and canned fruits and vegetables assortment including canned apples.
Mrs A V Jones announces a complete line of millinery including Stetson hats to be shown at Chicago and Cincinnati markets and available for inspection starting September 15 and throughout the season with phone inquiries welcomed.
The Oil Products Corporation of Kentucky plans a local distributing branch. A South Queen Street lot has been secured and a contract awarded for tanks and a storage house. When completed the business will open, with Stenlope Wiedemann of Paris as president and J D Purcell of Lexington as vice president, among interested local citizens.
Brick residence for sale on Holt Avenue near County High School offers 6 rooms, bath, sleeping porch, attics, trunk room, porches, gas for light and heat, and a 1 acre lot with fruit and garden. Includes stable and garage, recently painted and in order. Terms reasonable. Inquiries to Mrs Pearl Greene.
At the regular W. C. T. U. meeting hosted by Mrs. B. W. Trimble last Thursday, officers were reelected for the year. Delegates include Mrs. Jennie Thomson to the state convention in Danville in October. The district convention gathers in Frenchburg on September 20 with Mrs. Dora McCormick presiding.
Auction notice listing items to be sold Saturday September 17 at 2 P M at the seller's home on West High Street. The catalog includes a dining table and leather chairs, oak cane chairs, book case, rockers, kitchen and small tables, a kitchen safe and wash stand, white enamel beds, a cot, white chairs, medicine cabinet, rugs, carpeting, gas stoves, pictures, vases, flower crocks and other articles. Clayton Howell acts as auctioneer for Nannie Be Reed.
At a City Council meeting on Tuesday night the contract to pave Willow street and East Main street was awarded to the Louis des Cognets Company of Lexington. Work will begin immediately.
The ad promotes choice cuts of lamb veal and beef and a selection of domestic and foreign fruits with seasonal vegetables. It invites housewives to call No 901 or visit on South Maysville Street for quick delivery.
R. Be. Punch Co. announces the Metz Walk Over a new toe design and latest men’s footwear style for fall.
Yesterday Howell Hunt and friends were hunting when a shotgun blast tore through his face, piercing both cheeks and missing an eye by inches. The accident highlights reckless gun handling. Hunt was able to continue outdoors today, bearing clear injuries but recovering.
A misplaced bundle containing a boy's trousers new waist a pajamas suit and a bathing suit was left between Will Howell's and the Henry Greene place. A suitable reward will be given to return it to this office.
The Rafas Hadden property advertised to sell to the highest bidder last Saturday was withdrawn after a bid of 6150 dollars. The bid was rejected as the property is believed to be worth more money.
Weyenberg work shoes are presented as well made and affordable with emphasis on comfort and price in the offer text.
Miss Elva West aged 17 of this county and Sterling Lee Saunders of Bourbon county married in this city yesterday afternoon by Rev. R. C. Goldsmith.
Forty April hatched pure bred Barred Plymouth Rocks offered by Mrs. Jas Cravens. Prices reasonable if taken at once. Contact 660 W 194-2t.
Newton Cornwell relocates from Winn street to East Main into the Vir gil Donnahue residence. The Electric Shop urges protection with burglar alarms installed at homes.
Madison county cantaloupes and watermelons highlighted as top market picks. The Ayres Co advertises these on ice for Friday and Saturday sales.
Joh Recraft, a tenant, fell from a barn loft while working yesterday. He fractured his leg, was brought to the city, bones set, and he is resting comfortably today.
Elegant black calf leather pumps with a slim strap, low military heel ideal for fall wear. News of the season highlights versatile street style footwear from Laird Schober.
Dr Wells of C and OL Hospital Huntington West Virginia performed a very delicate throat operation on Miss Katherine Reynolds daughter of Dr J F Reynolds of this city at Mary Chiles Hospital last week. The patient is now recovering. The article highlights Dr Wells as a Montgomery County native and a renowned eye ear nose and throat specialist.
The Veterans Bureau Clean-up Squad, stationed on the 2nd floor of the Bassett Building in Lexington, will stay through Friday evening September 16. Montgomery county claimants should come Thursday September 15 when the local Red Cross representative will assist with discharge papers and related correspondence.
Mr and Mrs Luther M Redmond and family move into their new Samuels avenue home while Mrs Laslie Brother and family relocate from the Redmond house to the newly finished residence of John M Cline also on Samuels avenue. The Redmond apartment will be occupied by Mr and Mrs F B McCabe moving from the Gaitskill cottage on West High street.
At a regular meeting the Versailles City Council adopted an ordinance to elect the city judge and the chief of police by the people at the November election. The notice mentions Boys' hose and The Walsh Co. as part of the readable text.
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