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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1919

Page

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Miss Tharp and Mr Tipton wed in Kentucky home ceremony

Miss Martha Tharp and William Tipton were married Wednesday morning at the bride's sister's Winn Street home. Rev. Clyde Darsie officiated in a ceremony for close family and friends. After the vows the couple, with Mr. and Mrs. Halley Gillaspie, headed to Louisville for a brief honeymoon before settling to farming duties.

Martha Tharp William Tipton W. T. Hunt Winn Street Clyde Darsie The Christian Church Miss Tharp Effie Tharp Central Kentucky Mr. Tipton A. L. Tipton Four County Ha H Halley Gillaspie Louisville

William Preston Kimball To Speak For Victory Loan

Mr. William Preston Kimball, former Representative in Congress, will make an address for the Victory Loan campaign at Mt. Sterling on Tuesday April 22. Time and place to be announced later. Kimball is a noted speaker and his address is expected to be interesting.

William Preston Kimball Congress Victory Loan Mt. Sterling Kimball

Trader’s National Bank hires Mr Donaldson as bookkeeper

Mr. Parks Donaldson formerly of Bath county and secretary of the Farmers' Tobacco Warehouse for two seasons has accepted a position as bookkeeper at the Traders' National Bank. He is described as competent and deserving and will be a valuable employee.

Parks Donaldson Bath County Farmers’ Tobacco Warehouse Traders’ National Bank Donaldson

Lost pin on Maysville street near Clay residences

A lost old fashioned breast pin with coral center in a plush box is missing between the homes of Mr. W. Caldwell Clay and Mr. J. Will Clay on Monday afternoon. It is a family heirloom and a liberal reward will be paid upon return to this office.

Maysville Street W. Caldwell Clay J. Will Clay

Death claims Mrs Emma Bybee at 79 in Clay Street home

Mrs Emma Greene Bybee widow of Colby Bybee aged 79 dies at her Clay Street home after years of illness. Survived by children Miss Bessie Bybee Arthur Bybee and Mrs Lucy Turner of Los Angeles plus many relatives. Funeral held Sunday at 2 PM at Mahpelah cemetery conducted by Rev J S Wilson of the Baptist church.

Clay Street Emma Greene Bybee Colby Bybee Pybee Bessie Arthur Bybee Lucy Turner Los Angeles Cal Mahpelah J. 8. Wilson The Baptist Church

Married at Lexington Lockridge and Williams Tie in Phoenix Hotel

Mr L D Lockridge son of Mr and Mrs Robert Lockridge formerly of this county now Fayette county and Miss Mayme Williams daughter of Mr Henry Williams were married this afternoon at 2 in the Phoenix Hotel parlors Rev J L Spencer officiating. The couple will reside on the Lockridge farm in Fayette county. The Advocate extends best wishes.

L. D. Lockridge Robert Lockridge Fayette County Mayme Williams Henry Williams Phoenix Hotel J. L Spencer Lockridge Advocate

Captain Bullitt McCoun Arrives in U S After Air Service Heroics

Mrs Nancy McCoun received a telegram from her son Captain Bullitt McCoun saying he had arrived in the states. He has a notable aviation service record and served in the French ambulance service before joining aviation. He is expected to reach the city Thursday. Also notes Vanarsdell's fresh Easter fowls and R E Punch Co new Stetson hats.

Nancy McCoun Bullitt McCoun States Captain McCoun United States

Death claims devoted mother Mrs Norman Drake Brown

Mrs Norman Drake Brown 35 died suddenly at home in Georgetown last Wednesday after childbirth complications. She left a husband connected with the Georgetown News and two young children Bettie Hope 6 and Norman D Jr 2. Survived by two sisters and a brother. services held at Machpelah Cemetery.

Norman Drake Brown Georgetown Brown Fannie Groves John E. Groves Mt. Sterling Fawn Brown Presbyterian Church Georgetown News Bettie Hope Norman D., Jr Minnie Groves Florida Chas. Embry Coleman O. Groves Mississippi Machpelah Cemetery J. 8. Wilson God of Mercy

Stetson Hats New Styles From R E Punch & Co

R E Punch & Co showcases the newest Stetson hat styles highlighting late season trends and classic silhouettes for customers seeking premium headwear.

R. E. Punch & Co

Prominent Couple Weds In Early Morning Ceremony

Miss Katherine Storer and Mr. David W. Chenault united in marriage last Thursday morning at the bride’s uncle’s home on Main Street. The Rev. E. L. Southgate officiated. The couple boarded the 7:45 C&O train to Indianapolis for their honeymoon with the groom’s sister.

Aliie G. Ratliff Main Street Katherine Storer David W. Chenault E. L. Southgate Methodist Church Indianapolis Ind Albert Stofer Thomson Station Emma Chenault

Oil field activity rises in Montgomery county

Local oil operators show strong interest in the Montgomery county field with leases covering most of the eastern end. Mt Sterling is treated as proven territory with a long standing well inside city limits and eight drilling rigs expected within 60 days. L C Miller Company nears 400 feet on Marshall place while Bradford National Oil and Gas spuds No 2 on Apperson lease and Allen Oil plans to test to 1506 feet near Bath Menefee line.

Montgomery County Mt. Sterling L. C. Miller Company Marshall Place Spencer Pike Bradford, National Oil and Gas Co Apperson Allen Oil Company Bath and Menefee

Young Couple Wed In Lexington Home Ceremony

Miss Stella Garrett daughter of Mr and Mrs G B Garrett of Wade's Mill and Mr George L Botts of Mt Sterling married at three o clock Thursday afternoon at the home of Rev Mark Collis in Lexington. They were joined by Miss Mary Elizabeth Coons and Mr Willard McGuire of Mt Sterling. The couple will reside in Mt Sterling.

Stella Garrett G. B. Garrett Wade’s Mill George L. Botts Mt. Sterling Lexington Mark Collis Mary Elizabeth Coons Willard McGuire Sterling

DIES AFTER RUNAWAY AUTO ACCIDENT IN BATH

Mr. Van Thompson of Salt Lick formerly living locally died after stepping from a moving car on the Maysville pike during a visit to his son Hood Thompson. The driver bore no blame. physicians were summoned but he died at 3 o'clock this morning.

van Thompson Salt Lick Bath Hood Thompson Thompson Maysville Pike

Lieut. Lockridge En Route Home

Mrs. Mary Winn Lockridge received a cablegram from her son Lieut. Harry W. Lockridge stating he is sailing for the United States. Friends of the popular young warrior in Mt. Sterling eagerly await his safe and early return. Walker Over Shoes and Oxfords. R. E. Punch & Co.

Mary Winn Lockridge Harry W. Lockridge U.S. A Mt. Sterling

Stock thieves active in county raids and rewards offered

Over the last ten days several hogs and a large steer were stolen. Farmers raised 3300 dollars for rewards for the arrest. Incidents include two hogs stolen from Henry R. Prewitt and a 1100 pound steer taken, four hogs stolen from John McDonald, and two hogs from Allie Ratliff. A suspected organized gang used an automobile truck. tracks found at Ratliff place. Farmers urged to watch, inform the sheriff, and oil rifles and shotguns.

John G. Roberts Henry R. Prewitt Maysville Pike John McDonald Moberley Place Paris Pike Allie Ratliff Winchester Pike T. P. Sutton Charles Duff Frank Boyd

Five in Race for Railroad Commissioner Nomination

The Republican nomination for Railroad Commissioner in this district appears hot with five entrants touted or announced. They include Stanley O. Wood of this city, Sam Patrick of Magoffin county, Dr. Black of Barbourville, Major Jackson Morris of Mt. Vernon, and James W. Turner of Paintsville. the August primary settles the nomination.

Stanley O. Wood Sam Patrick Magoffin County Dr. Black Barbourville Jackson Morris Mt. Vernon James W. Turner Paintsville

Republicans to Meet for County Convention Delegates

A Republican County Committee meeting is set for Monday to plan a county convention on May 10 to choose delegates for the State Platform Convention in Lexington on May 14, per the State Committee’s call.

Republican County Committee Lexington State Committee

Latest styles in Men's Neckwear at Punch and Co

The update showcases new patterns and fabrics from Punch and Co EB and R brand neckwear lines. Styles feature bold stripes subtle textures and versatile shapes suitable for business casual and formal wear.

R, EB Punch & Co

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Traders National Emma Byee Capt. McCoun U. S Vanarsdell Advocate Publishing CO Norman D. Brown Vanarsdell’s R. E. Puteh & Company Joe Botts Winchester Walker-Over Shoes Oxfords INS Wm. R. Stornaby Mana
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