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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1920

Page

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Popular Lady Dies After Long Illness

Alice Turner died after a long illness at her home in Clark County on Friday at 2 30 PM. She was born 1866 in Clark County, daughter of Garnett and Mrs. Reed, married to Joe R Turner who died twenty years ago. Survived by mother Mrs Cynthia Reed four sisters and one brother in Seattle. Funeral at her late home conducted by Rev R C Goldsmith, burial Machpelah Cemetery.

Alice Turner Cynthia Reed Clark County Garnett Emma Chenaut Jennie Robertson W. R. Thompson Nannie Reed William Reed Seattle Washington R. C. Goldsmith Machpelah Alice Reed

Knights Templar Meeting Call for Montgomery Commandery No 5

A call meeting of Montgomery Commandery No 5 is set for Thursday July 15 to discuss the conference of degrees. A lost white knitted shawl at Chautauqua grounds is to be returned to this office.

Montgomery Commandery No. 5 Chautauqua Grounds

Two New Olds Delivered to local buyers

W. B. Day, agent, has delivered a handsome Oldsmobile 8 to John J. Walsh and another Oldsmobile 8 to W. B. Ferguson of this city.

W. B. Day John J. Walsh W. B. Ferguson

Death of William R. Cassidy in Clay City

William R. Cassidy died Sunday at his Clay City home after a long illness. Funeral services were held there this morning and his remains were brought to this city for burial in Machpelah cemetery. He was widely known and prominent with many friends in this community who regret his passing.

William R. Cassidy B. F. Day Clay City Machpelah

Mission Circle Meets At Miss Alfrey Home

The Young Girls Mission Circle of the Christian Church met with Miss Vivian Alfrey on West High street Monday night. A splendid program was rendered followed by delicious refreshments.

Young Girls Mission Circle of the Christian Church Vivian Alfrey West High Street

Treasury warns thrift drives price decline across markets

The Treasury reports postwar excesses fading as consumers buy less and with greater selectivity. Economists link expected price drops to reduced demand and thrift awakening. Government bond sales rise as citizens seek low denomination options. banks see surge in inquiries for these secure funds.

United States Treasury Department

Mrs. Elisha Byrd Dies After Long Illness Near Jeffersonville

Mrs. Elisha Byrd died Friday morning at her daughter Mrs. Myrtle York's home near Jeffersonville after a long serious illness. She leaves husband, one daughter, Mrs. York, and granddaughter Little Inez Broughton. Burial was Saturday at Myers graveyard.

Elisha Byrd Myrtle York Jeffersonville Byrd Mrs. York Little Inez Broughton, Buriel Myers Grave

Henry Judy Expands Sycamore Residence With Sleeping Porches

Henry Judy advances home improvements at his Sycamore residence by adding sleeping porches to expand living space. The project reflects ongoing upgrades to the property and represents a notable enhancement to the local housing stock.

Henry Judy Sycamore

Cox’s Ohio budget reform and state progress under his administration

The article credits Governor James Middletown Cox with creating Ohio’s budget system and implementing reforms that modernized schools, expanded roads, and introduced workers compensation. It notes civil service, nonpartisan judiciary, home rule, and primary elections as part of his legacy, while praising bipartisan support for budget improvements.

James Middletown Cox Ohio Cox Committee On Appropriations House of Representatives Washington American Review of Reviews Govrnor Cox Treasury Assembly

Cox and Roosevelt Rally In Montgomery County Kentucky

The first presidential campaign rally in Kentucky for Cox and Roosevelt will be held Monday afternoon July 19 at the Court House in Mount Sterling. The event is organized by the First Cox Campaign Club of Kentucky with Judge Samuel M. Wilson of Lexington as featured speaker after the club’s permanent organization is formed. All Montgomery County voters are invited, including women, regardless of party.

Prsidential Kentucky Democrate Montgomery County Court House Cox Campaign Club of Mount Sterling James M. Cox San Francisco Samuel M. Wilson Lexiington Judge Wilson Blue Grass Cox Roosevelt

SAILS FOR HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

W H Martin of this county received a message that his son Lambert C Martin sailed July 6 for service in the Hawaiian Islands. A former Montgomery county boy, he volunteered for World War service and saw overseas action. He has reenlisted for three years with the commission of first lieutenant. Friends wish him luck on his foreign mission.

W. H. Martin Lambert C. Martin Hawaiian Islands Lambert Montgomery County

For Sale Cow and Calf Good One Turley Ad

For sale a cow and calf described as a good one by L Z Turley contact 675 by phone. The note adds a reflective line on speaking ill of the dead and truth in other forms.

L. Z. Turley

Open For Business The Specialty Shoppe Opens

The Specialty Shoppe begins trading with part of its stock received while freights move slowly. Management invites all customers to visit and expects it to become a favored shopping destination replacing the former Novelty Store run by Miss Nannie Reed.

Nannie Reed

Swimming Party in Boonesboro Hosts Sarah Hamilton

Miss Sarah Francis Hamilton entertained a swimming party at Boonesboro on Sunday afternoon. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs J Carroll Hamilton. Attendees included Mary Lawless Gatewood Margaret Nesbitt Margaret Ramsey Frances Hazelrigg Lillian Crail Cook King Harold Blevins John Walsh Jr Homer French Russell French James Bigstaff Robert Payne Alex Chiles and Allen Patterson.

Sarah Francis Hamilton Boonesboro J. Carroll Hamilton Mary Lawless Gatewood Margaret Nesbitt Margaret Ramsey Frances Hazelrigg Lillian Crail Cook King Harold Blevins John Walsh, Jr Homer French Russell French James Bigstaff Robert Payne Alex Chiles Allen Patterson

Birth of Kenneth Alexander Jr in New York City

A son named Kenneth Alexander Jr was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Kennth Alexander in New York City per a telegram to friends in Lexington. Mrs Alexander is Mollie King a well known actress and Mr Alexander a large Woodford County property owner.

Kennth Alexander New York City Lexington Kenneth, Jr Alexander Mollie King Woodford County

For Sale Now Giant Pascal Celery Plants

For sale now a batch of giant Pascal celery plants advertised as right size to grow quickly. Buyer urged to call 714 for purchase details.

Wheat Market Opens At $2.65 This Season

The wheat market begins the season at 2.65 dollars per bushel. The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets Friday at 10:30 AM with Mrs. David Howell at her Samuels Avenue home.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church David Howell Samuels Avenue

For Sale Wickliff 3 Burner Coal Oil Stove

Willard McGuire offers a Wickliff three burner coal oil cook stove in perfect condition for sale. Item appears in a local classified listing with seller contact details.

Willard McGuire

Sewing party hosted by Mrs Coleman on High Street

Mrs John L Coleman hosts an afternoon sewing party at her High Street home. The event is a courtesy gathering for her sister Mrs J C McChesney from St Louis.

John L. Coleman High Street J. C. McChesney St. Louis

Wholesale Slaughter House Opens in Sterling

Ed Hon, a recognized meat man, opens a wholesale slaughter house at the old P. Greenwade house on Hinkston Pike. He plans prompt fulfillment of wholesale fresh meat orders and aims to undercut large packers, with local dealers pledging patronage and hopes of a thriving regional trade.

Hon P. Greenwade Hinkston Pike Wilson Meat Sterling Mr. Hon Mr. Sterling

Big Auction Sale At The Market Place

A big auction sale features new and high grade used furniture and many other articles. The sale is set for Saturday July 17 at 10 A M with bills watched for.

Children Travel Alone From Nicargua to Grandparents

Billie Brent Nunnelley nine and sister Margaret seven arrived at grandparents Mr and Mrs W P Apper sons Saturday evening making the trip alone from Nicaragua. The children traveled without errors and are here for the summer months, praised as wonders.

Billie Brent Nunnelley Margaret

Giant Pascal celery plants offered in bulk

Listings advertise large quantities of Pascal celery plants for sale, highlighting abundance and contact via phone number 714 for ordering.

Monarch Milling Co Completes New Warehouse and Office

The Monarch Milling Company nears completion of a modern warehouse and office building slated for September 1. The new structure reflects thrift and enterprise in the milling business as evidence of growth.

Monarch Milling»Co

Chamber of Commerce Noon Session at Country Women’s Club

The Chamber of Commerce plans a noon hour business session at the Country Women’s Club rooms on Wednesday. The event invites members and local business people to discuss upcoming initiatives and community programs.

Chamber of Commerce

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Knights Templar Attention Mission Circle Spaldings N. T. Benton Miss Sue Scrivener Mrs. Nettie Ballard the Ladies Specialty Maysville Street MT. Sterling, KY Gov Cox and Roosevelt Kenneth Alexander, JR MT. Sterling
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