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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1919

Page

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Widow Mrs McGilaway Dies After Long Illness At 70

Mrs Margaret McGilaway widow of John McGilaway died in Lexington on Thursday July 10 after a long period of suffering. She leaves five children Margaret John William and Minnie with Minnie dying in infancy and Robert also deceased. She spent much of her life in Mt Sterling and in later years moved to St Louis before returning to Mt Sterling then Lexington for treatment. Funeral Saturday at 9:30 AM at St Thomas Church with burial in St Thomas Cemetery.

Margaret McGilaway John McGilaway Lexington McGilaway Margaret John William Minnie St. Louis Robert Mt. Sterling A. EB. Lawrence

Tire Stolen From James Bigstaff During Chautauqua

A tire was stolen from James Bigstaff's automobile last night while he attended the Chautauqua. Several similar thefts have occurred in the past two weeks and police are actively searching for the culprit.

James Bigstaff

Merchants Invited to Educational Film Night in Mt Sterling

Local business leaders plan to view The Troubles of a Merchant and How to Stop Them at the Masonic Temple on July 18 at 8 PM. R. H. Kennedy will lecture with stereopticon slides on topics from retail failures to credit and system, with free admission and broad merchant invitations.

Mt. Sterling Masonic Temple Women’s History Club R. H. Kennedy National Cash Register Company Dayton R. E. Punch M. Newmeyer H. H. Pieper C. . Chen

Child Died of Cholera Infantum at Home

Five month old Charles Curd Jr. son of Charles Curd, Jr. died Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the family residence near the freight depot after a weeklong illness. Funeral and burial were held this morning at Macpelah Cemetery.

Charles Curd, Jr Charles Curd Macpelah Cemetery

Dinner Party To Olympia Attended By Local Residents

A group headed to Olympia for a Sunday evening dinner included Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. James C. McNeal, Mrs. John Speer, Mr. and Mrs. Josh Owings, Miss Susette Johnson and A. B. Johnson.

Olympia Charles A. Lindsay James c. McNeal John Speer Josh Owings Susette Johnson A. 8. Johnson

Death of Mrs Hainline

Mrs. Mary Hainline wife of S P Hainline died Thursday morning at her son in law P R Cockrells home aged 82. She leaves five children J L Hainline Macon GA Charles Hainline Winchester Ida Pointer and Mrs Walter Lancaster both of Winchester and Mrs P R Cockrell of Winchester. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 pm at the Cockrell home conducted by Rev J J Murphy with burial at Machpelah Cemetery.

Mary S. P. Hainline P. R. Cockrell Hainline Mary Leonard J. L. Hainline Macon Charles Hainline Ida Pointer Walter Lancaster Winchester M. V. P. Yeaman Presbyterian Church Mor

Fugitive Smothers Captured Near Lexington

Tom Smothers, held on a charge of malicious cutting and wounding Gay Alexander, escaped earlier but was captured yesterday afternoon by Detective Dudley Veal of Lexington. He hid at a relative’s home nine miles from Lexington before being seized. Chief Tipton pursued the suspect and returned to place Smothers back in custody.

Tom Smothers Gay Alexander Dudley Veal Lexington Veal Chief Tipton Smothers

Sunday Union Service Noted by Guthrie Church

A small Christian Church congregation gathered Sunday night where Pastor Guthrie reminded visiting Rev. Hill that quality outweighed quantity. The next union service will be at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Goldsmith of Paris delivering the sermon.

Christian Church Hill Guthrie Presbyterian Church Goldsmith Paris

Winchester Doctor Named President Of Medical Association

Dr George Sl Doyle of Winchester was elected president for the coming year at the Kentucky Valley Medical Association meeting in Torrent. Winchester also selected as the next meeting location.

Kentucky Valley Medical Association Torrent George Sl. Doyle Winchester

Phil Hollearn Returns From Army of Occupation

Phil Hollearn, son of Dan Hollearn of this city, has returned from Germany where he served with the Army of Occupation and is now at Camp Taylor awaiting further assignment.

Phil. Hollearn Dan _ Hollearn Army of Occupation Germany States Camp Taylor

Vanarsdell's Sells Fresh Garden Produce

Local supplier Vanarsdell's offers Gween beans tomatoes and cucumbers in seasonal stock with bright flavor and homegrown quality for neighborhood shoppers.

Vanarsdell’s

Election officers named for August primary across wards and towns

The list names citizens selected as election officers for the upcoming August primary. Entries specify ward or locality, plus assigned roles of judge, clerk, and sheriff, including names such as Sam Jackson, D R Maupin, Frank Young, A B Pieratt, and many others across Aarons Run to Harts.

Sam Jackson R. H. Dale J. H. Wood C. W. Nesbitt D. R. Maupin Joe Stephens J. J. Kearns H. G. Enoch Frank Young Jas. Horton Norman Horton Ike Bell

Genuine Palm Beach Suits Offered at Fifteen Dollars

H. E. Puneh & Co. advertises Palm Beach suits priced at 15 dollars each. The notice highlights affordable summer menswear and invites customers to visit outlets for fitting and purchase opportunities.

Palm Beach H. E. Puneh & Co

Child breaks arm in accident at Chautauqua tent

Little Howard Hadden son of Mr and Mrs Beall Hadden fell while playing near the Chautauqua tent Saturday and fractured his arm in two places. He and his parents are at his grandmother Mrs Mary Hadden's home on High Street and are recovering rapidly.

Howard Hadden Beall Hadden Mary, Hadden High Street

Open cafe to debut at Petry Building

Jere W. Coleman and William May have leased the Petry building and will open an up-to-date cafe and soda fountain on August 1. The two young men bring experience in this line and promise first class meals and the very best drinks and ices.

Jere W. Coleman William Petry

Pieper company expands in Cynthiana with new Main Street store

The H. H. Pieper Company has leased a large Main Street building in Cynthiana. Remodeling with the newest fixtures is underway, and Mr. Pieper expects the business to open in September as part of his growing chain.

H. H. Pieper Main Street Cynthiana

Palm Beach Suit Sale Guaranteed at $15.00

Palm Beach Suit buyers are promised a fit with a guaranteed option offered by R E Punch & Co. The firm advertises broad range styles and sizes at a fixed price of fifteen dollars.

Blaze Destroys garments in Mrs Bishop closet

Monday morning fire in the old National Hotel building apartment of H M Bishop destroyed clothing and a rug in a closet where children had been playing. No insurance coverage noted as Mrs Bishop and neighbors quickly extinguished the blaze.

H. M. Bishop National Hotel

Navy man Albert Henry rejoins ship The Madawaska

Albert Henry of the U S Navy ends a thirty day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs D P Henry in the county and leaves for New York to rejoin his ship The Madawaska An interned German liner formerly the Konig Wilhelm Henry has served over two years and crossed the Atlantic twenty eight times

Albert Henry United States Naval Service D. P. Henry New York Madawaska Henry Atlantic

Redpath Chautauqua pledges secure July 1920 event

The Redpath Chautauqua committee announced sufficient pledges to bring the annual educational feast to town in July 1920. The program promises to be up to date and better than last year with top specialties featured and enthusiastic public approval.

Redpath Chautauqua

Catlett Seen Favorable for Railroad Commissioner Nomination

Friends of Hon. John R. Catlett of Princeton report he leads the Democratic ticket for Railroad Commissioner of the First district and his supporters say he would make a fine commissioner and deserve the post.

John R. Catlett Princeton

Palm Beach Suit Styles From R. E. Punch Co

Palm Beach offerings detailed by R. E. Punch & Co featuring made to order fits, a variety of styles, with pricing around 15.00. Local retailers promote custom tailoring options and ready to wear selections for customers seeking tailored summer wear.

Palm Beach R. E. Punch & Co R. BE. Punch & Co

Local Officer Receives Final Discharge and Returns Home

Lieut. William French, after overseas service and several months at Camp Sherman, has been discharged and returned to his home city. Palm Beach suit valued at $15,000 referenced in the notice.

William French Camp Sherman

Wind storm damages Chautauqua tent in city

A windstorm this afternoon around 1:30 pounded the city, toppling trees and signs and nearly tearing down the large Chautauqua tent. The afternoon program moved to the High School auditorium and tonight's event will be at the Tabb Theatre.

Prohibition Reform Defeated in House Vote at Washington

Efforts to amend war time prohibition to permit sale of low alcohol beer and light wines were defeated in the House in Washington on Monday. The proposal sought to allow beverages under a certain percentage, altering wartime restrictions.

Washington

Luke Martin Executed After Clemency Denied

Gov Black rejects clemency in the murder case of Constable Guthrie Dinquid. Luke Martin, condemned for the crime in Murray, is to be executed after a death sentence and a reprieve through July 25 have expired.

Luke Martin Guthrie Dinquid Murray Black

Montgomery County Fair Opens July 23 With Derby Day

The Montgomery County Fair begins Wednesday July 23 featuring the Montgomery County Derby at 14½ miles. Expect large crowds from across the state. Floral Hall exhibits thrill, and the Royal Italian Band performs daily. Health and Welfare League sells season tickets. citizens asked to close shops 1 to 4:30 PM opening day.

Montgomery County Montgomery Health and Welfare League Metropolitan Carnival Company Royal Italian Band of Twenty

Triplets Born to Farmer Near Jeffersonville

The wife of Alfred Combs a farmer near Jeffersonville in this county gave birth to triplets two girls and a boy weighing four four and three pounds. Mother and children are doing well. The infants are named Mary Clay and James.

Alfred Combs Jeffersonville This County Mary Clay James

See Our Select Straw Hats and Panamas Line

Sunlit accessory shop promotes a line of straw hats including sailors Leghorns and Panamas from R. E. Puneh & Co. for the season.

R. E. Puneh & Co

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Mark Tabe Theatre Viola Dana Pathe News Harry Morey Tangled Lives Bill Duncan Man of Might Wm. S. Hart Bray Carton Madge Kennedy Perfect Lady Ford Enid Sennett Nes Howell Aas S the DR. Doyle Phil Hollearn Aarons John B. Lee W. B. Calvert Ed. Hastie John D. Henry Sideview Lawrence Peed Hurley Hon B. J. Jeffries Wm. Dean Grassy Lick Joe Drennon John Lee Will Howell Harlan Kirk Beans Tom McClary Joe M. Henry John Fogg Taswell Burns Spencer Wm. Duff William Stamper F. M. Fortune Robert Manley Howard’s Mill Coleman Reid Wm. Carmichael A. L. Skidmore S. R. Thomas Smithville W. H. Brown R. L. McCormick Robert Marshall Buford Tipton Pauline Frederick Table Theatre
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