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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1920

Page

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Mt Sterling High News Notes Cast Play and Sports Updates

City High School announces the cast for Tommy's Wife and reports Mrs Turner and Mr Cox attended Head Over Heels in Lexington. Mt Sterling varsity will face Winchester High Friday after three wins and one loss. Girls basketball court on back campus ready. Sandifer Lumber Co. contributed goal posts and Dorothy Tyler painted backstops. Interclass games possible in a few weeks if current enthusiasm lasts.

Margaret Nesbitt Emily Hazelrigg Bertha Elam Elizabeth Horton Virginia Duff Ruth Darsie Elizabeth Coleman Ruby Lee Dale Ben Turner Allan Prewitt Tommy Ben R. Turner Cox Lexington Mt. Sterling Winchester High School Winchester Sandifer Mt. Sterling Lumber Co Dorothy Tyler

Indiana Quiet Wedding for Mrs Clara Perry Greene and Howard Bellows

Mrs Clara Perry Greene widow of Thomas M. Greene married Howard M. Bellows of Columbus at her Greensburg area country home. The ceremony drew only immediate family and close friends. The couple plan an Eastern trip and will reside at The Seneca in Columbus after returning.

Clara Perry Greene Thomas M. Greene Howard M. Bellows Columbus Greensburg Ind

Move to Ohio Prompted by Collins Family Departure

Mr and Mrs J A Collins and family who sold their property in this city left today for Hamilton Ohio where they will make their future home The community extends best wishes and sincere regret at their departure signed by Mr Sterling and well wishers

J. A. Collins Hamilton Ohio Sterling

Cravens Buys 28 Acres Near Grassy Lick At 250 Per Acre

Henry Cravens has purchased 28 acres near Grassy Lick from H. K. Greene through the Cravens Turpin agency at 250 dollars per acre.

Henry Cravens H. K. Greene Cravens- Turpin Agency Grassy Lick

New Student Price for School Paper Questioned

A terse school exchange centers on the price per issue of the student newspaper. A staff member quips that five hours of labor are paid in advance, highlighting youthful production costs.

Identity Learned After Death of John Rayburn

John Rayburn aged 72 died at his Illinois home. Born in Bath county he was linked to a 50 year old neighbor’s death near Mt. Sterling after a wagon ride. Accused of murder while intoxicated, he fled, changed his name to Hinson, married, farmed, and lived quietly until death revealed his identity.

John Rayburn Illinois Rayburn Bath County Mt. Sterling Hinson

Foot Specialist Dr Weber Visits Mt Sterling Mondays and Thursdays

Dr J W Weber removes coins bunions ingrowing nails flat feet and broken arches without a knife. He comes highly recommended from Winchester Richmond Lancaster Danville and is cited by the Danville Advocate as a top authority on bad feet. Offices in Winchester and at the Jordan Building Main and Broadway Mt Sterling visit Mondays and Thursdays 9 A M to 4 P M.

J. W. Weber Weber Winchester Richmond Lancaster Danville Mt. Sterling

Robert Nelson Promoted to Reviewing Judge in Navy District

Friends of Captain Robert Nelson note his promotion from the General Court Martial Board to Reviewing Judge of the Fifth Naval District. His rapid rise since enlisting inspires pride among Mt. Sterling residents.

Capt Robert Nelson General Court-Martial Board of the Navy Fifth Naval District Capt. Nelson The Sercise Mt. Sterling

Moves to town brings Dean family to Holt avenue home

Mr and Mrs Clem L Dean of Grassy Lick moved to a new home on Holt avenue in this city. Their daughter Mrs Mary D Moss and her young son will live with the Deans.

Clem L. Dean Grassy Lick Holt Avenue Mary D. Moss Dean

Miss Mary Wells Joins Hainline Paint and Paper Shop as Book-keeper

Miss Mary Wells has accepted the position as book-keeper in the M. R. Hainline Paint and Paper Shop succeeding Miss Maude Capps who recently resigned. The Advocate for printing.

Mary Wells M. R. Hainline Paint and Paper Shop Maude Capps

Montgomery County Voters to Decide on Road Bonds

The Advocate reports Montgomery County residents will have a chance to vote on a good roads bond issue. State officials warn Kentucky's federal road funds may be exhausted, and local action is needed to secure a share. The county could start early construction on nearly one million dollars of roads by issuing legally authorized bonds and paying interest. The Advocate pledges an upcoming election on the bond question.

Kentucky Advocate Montgomery County

Burglar Thrown From Window in Lexington Home Invasion

Dr. E W Haggard a Lexington veterinarian says he repelled a burglar who entered his Third Street residence early Tuesday. The intruder was knocked from a second story window after threatening escape and fled across to Mrs Anne Gillespie’s yard where she fired twice. The thief took $1 cash plus $1 700 Liberty Bonds a $100 cash and a gold watch from a bureau. Telephone lines to the house had been cut.

E. W. Haggard Third Street Lexington Anne Gillespie East Third Street

Our boys wash suits showcased by Walsh Co

Sales pitch notes display boys wash suits as high value items offered by The Walsh Company with emphasis on expectation surpassing.

The Walsh Co

Hall Couple Sell Ashland Avenue Home for 15500

Mr and Mrs Ab Hall formerly of this county now of Lexington sold their Ashland avenue residence to Mr Mc Combs an oil man for 15500 dollars.

Ab Hall This County Lexington Ashland Avenue McCombs

Stetson Hats Unveils Complete New Styles On Display

Stetson Hats introduces a complete line of new styles now on display. Fashion notes highlight updated silhouettes and classic branding appealing to shoppers seeking modern Western headwear.

Former Bourbon Fiscal Court member James H. Hopkins dies

James H. Hopkins aged 74 a prominent farmer and Little Rock precinct resident died Tuesday afternoon from general debility. He served many years as a member of the Bourbon Fiscal Court. He is survived by his wife Dora Hopkins and four sons Robert Joseph Charles Everett Hopkins and two brothers R. P. Hopkins and Ben Hopkins.

James H. Hopkins Little Rock Precinct Bourbon Dora Hopkins Robert Hopkins Joseph Hopkins Charles Hopkins Everett Hopkins R. P. Hopkins Ben Hopkins

Victim Loses Leg After Lexington Riot Incident

W. J. Rees, 65, Fayette county landowner, was accidentally wounded during the Lexington riot on February 9 near the courthouse at Cheapside and Main streets. He underwent amputation of his left leg at St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday. Rees is the father of Mrs. Jack Owings of the county.

W. J. Rees Fayette County Lexington Will Lockett St. Joseph’s Hospital Cheapside Main Streets Court House Mr. Reeses Jack Owings

Nannie Hon Taken To Hospital For Operation

Miss Nannie Hon has been moved to Clark County Hospital in Winchester for an operation after recovering from a severe pneumonia attack.

Nannie Hon Clark County Hospital Winchester

American Boy Clothes for Ameri cans at Walsh Co sole agents

The Walsh Company is identified as the sole agent for American Boy Clothes for Ameri cans. This listing indicates exclusive distribution rights and branding for a boys’ clothing line.

The Walsh Co

Mrs. A. E. Lawrence Passes After Prolonged Illness

Mrs. A E Lawrence died after a long illness due to nervous strain. She was the second wife of A E Lawrence and stepmother to Lola and Charles. Born in Bowling Green she studied at St Marys of the Woods Terre Haute and earned honors. Funeral Thursday at St Patrick's Church with burial in St Patrick's Cemetery.

A. E Lawrence Lawrence A. E. Lawrence Marion Ind Lola Charles John McGilloway James McKee Carlisle Bowling Green St. Mary’s of the Woods Terre’ Haute St. Patrick’s Church B. J. Kolb St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mr. Lawrence

Miss Janey Turpin Weds Walter Johnson

Miss Janey Turpin daughter of J D Turpin of this city and Walter Marion Johnson of the county were quietly married in Winchester yesterday. They are well known here and will return home after a short bridal trip.

Janey Turpin J. D. Turpin Walter Marion Johnson Winchester

Go-to Sunday School Day Promises Wide Attendance

Sunday School Sunday on May 2nd promotes Go-to Sunday School Day with earnest hopes for large turnout. Denominations prepare special programs and music for the occasion. Encourage readers to attend and bring a friend.

Lexington Couple Wed at Home West Main Street

Miss Maude Capps and W. Thomas were married Saturday in Lexington with Rev. Mark Collis presiding. The bride, a long time bookkeeper for M. R. Hain line, and the groom, employed by Standard Oil Co., will reside at their West Main Street apartment and start housekeeping.

Maude Capps W. Thomas Lexington Mark Collis M. R. Hainline Thomas Standard Oil Co West Main Street

Marks Wilkerson Morris Marks and Elizabeth Wilkerson Marry in Lexington

Marks and Miss Wilkerson were quietly married in Lexington on Saturday and left for a bridal trip to Cincinnati. The bride is a popular Danville society girl and the groom works with the Sentinel-Democrat. They will reside in this city.

Morris Marks Elizabeth Wilkerson Danville Lexington Cincinnati Mr. Marks Sentinel-Democrat

Anderson & Gunn Stock Co to Open Table Theatre Engagement

The Anderson and Gunn Stock Company arrives at Table Theatre for a week starting Monday May 3. They have played Ashland for 48 weeks and promise six strong plays led by The Girl From Wyoming with high class vaudeville and music. The opening night features The Charlie Chaplin Wabble with Ivan Anderson and Ruth Lamont and ends with Bringing Up Father on Saturday night.

Anderson & Gunn Stock Co Table Theatre Ashland Wyoming Charlie Chaplin Ivan Anderson Ruth Lamont Father

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