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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1920

Page

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Society Girl Alta Evans Marries Local Banker Frank Hill

Miss Alta Evans wed Frank M. Hill at her aunt Mrs. W H Henderson's West High street home. After a brief ceremony the couple should honeymoon in Washington D C and return to Elm street home. A piano and violin program accompanied by Miss Evelyn Prewitt and Mrs. Henry P Reid preceded the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J T Evans, is praised as attractive musical and popular. The groom, son of Mrs Ida M Hill, is a longtime Montgomery National Bank employee and respected local businessman.

Alta Evans Frank M. Hill W. H. Henderson West High Street Wmch Washington, D. C Mr. Hill Elm Street Henry P. Reid Evelyn Prewitt Mattie Judy Botts J. T. Evans

VanEvera Returns to Lexington for Grand Circuit Soon

Mr. H. Bert VanEvera, after winter work in Memphis with H. J. Schlessinger’s stable, has returned with his horses and is now in Lexington to prepare for the Grand Circuit campaign this year.

H. Bert VanEvera Memphis Tenn H. J. Schlessinger Lexington

Reconstruction Planned for Kentucky Confederate Home

The Kentucky Confederate Home at Pewee Valley will be rebuilt as a modern facility. Insurance on the old structure will cover the new construction, which is currently underway.

Pewee Valley

Democrats to Convene County Meeting at Mt. Sterling

The county Democratic convention will meet at the Courthouse in Mt. Sterling on Saturday May 1 at 2 PM to select delegates for the State Convention in Louisville May 4. A large attendance is requested. L R Douglas, Chairman.

Mt. Sterling Louisville L. R. Douglas

Conference at Somerset Church Promotes Missionary Plans

A county wide Christian conference at Somerset church invites all congregants and interested residents. It begins Sunday at 2 30 PM with evening sessions at 7 30 PM, led by the Kentucky division of the Disciples World Movement. Speakers include state mission leaders and representatives from C W E M departments and affiliated associations to outline missionary educational and benevolent plans and future aims.

Somerset Church Kentucky Disciples World Movement Missionary and Bible School Associations National Missionary and Benevolent Societies Christian Church

Bridge Washed Away In Bourbon County Rain

During a heavy Tuesday downpour the iron bridge over a creek near Ed Sims place in Bourbon County washed from its base and drifted about a half mile downstream. A heavy truck from Xalapa Farm with four workers was on the bridge. all were rescued after the bridge gave way and the truck sustained severe damage.

Ed. Sims Place Bourbon County Xalapa Farm

Cumberland Telephone managers attend Winchester district conference

Manager Warren B. Hatton L. A. McNamara Ernest Baird and L. L. Brown of the Cumberland Telephone Company attended the district conference of managers held in Winchester yesterday.

Warren B. Hatton L. A. McNamara Ernest Baird L. L. Brown The Cumberland Telephone Company Winchester

Races Begin Saturday at Lexington Spring Meet

The spring meet opens in Lexington on Saturday April 24. Weather is ideal and many locals plan to drive over each day despite poor road conditions.

Lexington

Recital Postponed by Beausang and Vigneti

The Beausang Vigneti recital scheduled for Friday at History Club rooms is postponed. A new date will be announced when the artists appear.

History Club

Farmers' Union Plans May 8 Courthouse Meeting

The local Farmers' Union branch schedules a big meeting at the Courthouse on May 8. Principal speakers include Dr. McVey of Transylvania University and Frank McKee of Versailles.

The Farmers’ Union Dr. McVey Transylvania University Frank McKee Versailles

Look Them Over, Repair Your Farm Gear Here

Farmers urged to inspect their gear and saddles and send them to J. R. Lyons for service and repairs. Local notice emphasizes upkeep of farming equipment and offers the sender’s name for inquiries.

J. R. Lyons

Business Change at Bankstreet Variety Store

Walter H. Wright proprietor of the Variety Store on Bankstreet has sold his business to D. C. and Willard McGuire. They will take charge next week. Wright stays until June first then enters another venture. The McGuires are regarded as capable young businessmen and likely to succeed.

Walter H. Wright Bankstreet Messrs D. C Willard McGuire Mr. Wright Messrs. McGuire

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Smiley at Seymore Ind

Telegram Tuesday announced the death of Mrs Elizabeth Smiley aged 86 at the home of her daughter Mrs Mary McKee Smith in Seymore Indiana. She was twice married and her first husband John McKee who is the brother of Judge H Clay McKee of this city.

H. Clay McKee Elizabeth Smiley Mary McKee Smith Seymore Ind

Local Residents Move Homes on Winn Street

Stewart McCormick relocates to a Winn street home recently bought from Parker Pierce who occupies temporary quarters there. Roy L. McCormick leaves the Levee pike farm for the Holland property on Winn street. Parker Pierce moves into a temporary Winn street residence until his bungalow is finished. A. E. Lawrence moves into a new home on Maysville street.

Stewart McCormick Winn Street Parker Pierce Roy L. McCormick Levee Pike Holland A. E. Lawrence Maysville Street

Flesher strikes wells in Oklahoma holdings

A telegram reported that the Flesher Petroleum Co struck two good wells on its Oklahoma holdings, estimated at 100 barrels each.

Flesher Petroleum Co Oklahoma

Coleman Sells Building Lots on North Maysville Street

Robert L. Coleman sold three building lots on North Maysville street with 145 feet frontage to H. G. Hoffman and A. E. Lawrence for about $1,100. Flower seeds at Vanarsdell's.

Robert L. Coleman H. G. Hoffman A. E. Lawrence Maysville Street

Stevens Lydick Wedding at Mary Stevens Home

Miss Mary Lily Stevens and W A Lydick of Cynthiana wed in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s home conducted by Rev M V P Yeaman. After a motor trip to Cincinnati and Louisville they will reside at Mr Lydick’s home in Cynthiana.

Mary Lily Stevens W. A. Lydick Cynthiana M. V. P. Yeaman Cincinnati Louisville Joe W. Stevens Mr. Lydick Harrison County Mrs. Lydick

University Players Stage Fanny in the Servant Problem

The University Players of Louisville presented Fanny in the Servant Problem to a crowded Table crowd Thursday night. Miss Ruth Wilson led the east and the Ladies Aid Society, which sponsored the show, cleared $80.

Louisville Fanny Ruth Wilson Ladies’ Aid Society

Cigarette Ignites Irvine Fire Damaging Four Buildings

A cigarette tossed into a gasoline tub caused a blaze in Irvine destroying four buildings with a total loss of 50 000 dollars. State Treasurer J A Wallace owned the structures housing Estill Garage T G Wallace general store poolroom and a millinery shop operated by Mrs Betty Miller. Nine cars were burned.

Irvine J. A. Wallace Estill T. G. Wallace Betty Miller

Taylor Fitzpatrick Heads to Lexington for Operation

Taylor Fitzpatrick was taken to Lexington today at noon to St Joseph's Hospital for an operation to be performed within the next few days. Read the Classified ads.

Taylor Fitzpatrick Lexington St. Joseph’s Hospital

Pieratt Buys One Third Interest in Monarch Milling

Buys one third of Monarch Milling Company with Capt. C H Petry remaining head and Robert Collier handling offices. Mr. W H Pieratt, recently moved from Bath county, will head sales. Pieratt known for mercantile success and broad business experience enhances Sterling circles.

W. H. Pieratt Bath County Monarch Milling Company Capt C. H. Petry Robert Collier Mr. Pieratt Pieratt Sterling

Mrs Malcolm Yeaman Passes to Her Reward

Rev M V P Yeaman received a Henderson death notice for his mother and left at once with his wife. Details are scarce as Dr Yeaman had departed earlier. Mrs Yeaman was a frequent visitor whose memory is held by all she met and by her son. The community offers sympathy to Dr Yeaman in his bereavement.

M. V. P. Yeaman Henderson

Fertilizers Offered by J R Lyons in South Maysville

Fertilizer dealer J R Lyons of South Maysville street lists prices per ton for Corn fertilizer at 43.00 dollars Tobacco fertilizer 55.00 dollars Old Time fertilizer 43.60 dollars See him now for details and licenses.

J. R. Lyons Maysville Street

Cattle Sales Report With Prices and Purchases

Judson M. Anderson sold to N. B. Caywood for Swift & Co. 36 cattle each about 1,400 pounds at 13.50 per hundred with 4 percent shrinkage. A. S. Hart sold to the same buyer for July delivery at 13 3/4. T. P. Sutton sold to Catesby Woodford of Bourbon County 23 head about 1,250 pounds at 12 1/2.

Judson M. Anderson Caywood Swift & Co A. S Hart T. P. Sutton Catesby Woodford Bourbon County

History Club postpones 23rd musical to be announced

The History Club postpones the 23rd announced musical until further notice. Tickets will be valid on the rescheduled date when named.

History Club

Have Your Bundles And Babies Checked

A. B. Oldham & Son promote a show day with a crowd expected to view remarkable attractions before the parade starts. Watch for the spectacle and useful safety checks tied to bundles and infants.

A. B. Oldham & Son

Garden and Farm Implements Available From J R Lyons

Inventory your garden and farm tools and equipment and if you lack items see J R Lyons who can supply them. Located locally, he invites people to visit and purchase.

J. R. Lyons

County Court Day Market Draws Crowd and Steady Prices

The County Court Day Market drew a good crowd with about 1200 head of cattle in pens. Best 800-lb steers sold 8 to 11 cents per lb, heifers 7 1/2 to 10 cents, bulls 7 to 8 cents, fat cows 7 to 8 cents, and canner cows 4 1/2 to 4 cents per lb. Prices were steady with higher quality driving demand. buyers from several counties sought cattle for grazing.

Sam Keeton May Brothers Bath County George W. Halsey John Vice John Greenwade Cynthiana W. J. Ratliff William Davis Chas. Goff Clark County Mike Wilson Salt Lick Fletcher Mann Lexington Caywood and McClintock Bert McClintock Bourbon County

Hog market opens as local buyers buy 1000 head

Turley and Crouch purchased 1000 head of fat hogs for immediate delivery at 15 cents per pound.

Turley and Crouch

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Ida M. Hill Montgomery National Bank Democrats Essex Motor When Somerset Flesher Vanarsdell’s Stevens l_ydick Malcolm Yeaman Wonder Ragan-Gay Motor Company Sale Fms William Tipton Hamilton North Middletown C. G. Pangburn Badger Robertson Essex Motor Nb
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