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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1920

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Opening Gun For Cox and Roosevelt Fired In This City Yesterday

The Cox and Roosevelt Club organized in Kentucky met at the courthouse and fired the opening gun in the presidential campaign. Chairman W. P. Hunting presided as A. A. Hazelrigg was named President and others filled officer roles. A by-laws committee was chosen and messages from Gov. Cox and others were read.

Cox and Roosevelt Club Kentucky Court House Aon W. P. Hunting A. A. Hazelrigg Charles McDonald Joe Conner Lindsay Douglas Co. D. Grubbs W. B. White Henry Watson Governor Cox Marie Henry

Cox and Roosevelt Campaign Club of Kentucky Letter

Henry Watterson reports on the First Cox and Roosevelt Campaign Club of Kentucky. Ohio Democratic leaders praise early organization and pledge effort to sweep Kentucky for Cox in November. The letters stress party unity, progress, and a fight against Republican interests ahead of the fall campaign.

Cox and Roosevelt Club of Kentucky Mt. Sterling Ken Cox and Roosevelt Campaign Club of Cox and Roosevelt Club of Ohio James M. Cox Cox and Cox San Francisco James M. Cox

Free Scholarships for Ex-Service Men in State Colleges

Pangburn Post of Montgomery County notes Prof. Coates outlines Senate Bill 26 offering free tuition and fees at state universities or normal schools for WWI veterans who are Kentucky residents. Beneficiaries may receive travel costs after one year and must apply 30 days before the semester with a discharge certificate.

Pangburn Montgomery County American Legion T. J. Coates Eastern Kentucky State Normal School Senate United States Germany State of Kentucky State University Western Kentucky State Normal School

Ladies Celebrate Fundraiser and Political Rally

The Catholic church group netted 65 dollars from a Saturday exchange and closed by noon. Judge Samuel Wilson of Lexington praised Cox Roosevelt Democratic principles, praised James M. Cox, and predicted his national familiarity. An informal meeting followed at Judge Wilsons home with Fayette lawyer acclaim.

The Catholic Church Samuel Wilson Lexington Cox Roosevelt Wilson James M. Cox Jimmy” Cox Teddy” Roosevelt Fayette W. P. Huntington Judge Wilson Montgomery County Cox and Roosevelt Col

Sneak Thief Caught Here Sunday

The Mearns home on Queen Street was robbed of 79 dollars after a rear window entry while the family relaxed on the porch. Police, aided by Chief Tipton and Officer Thomas, captured George Strong and an accomplice at the Fair Grounds. Part of the money and a Floyd Turpin gold watch were recovered. Strong is jailed on 250 dollars bond.

H. W. Mearns Queen Street Mearns Tipton Thomas Fair Grounds George Strong Floyd Turpin Joe F. Heinrich Harrison Avenue Strong

Special Registration Day Promoted for City Voters

Next Saturday July 24 is Special Registration Day at the county clerk's office for all residents who have not registered. Citizens urged to register regardless of being out of town sick or reaching voting age to fulfill their duty to vote.

Sterling

Child Dies While on Visit Here

Rebecca Cockrell six year old daughter of Ben Cockrell and wife of Colorado Springs died last night at the home of her great grandmother Mrs. Rebecca Redman in Camargo. She arrived here in good health a few weeks ago and developed measles which progressed to pneumonia and meningitis. Funeral and burial will be held here tomorrow.

Rebecca Cockrell Ben Cockrell Colorado Springs Rebecca Redman Camargo

Pangburn Post to Give Dance at Trimble Hall

The Pangburn Post American Legion will host a subscription dance Thursday evening at Trimble Hall. Proceeds go to furnishing the Post club rooms. Stanley Brown and I. D. Wood lead arrangements with music by the Williams Sextette of Winchester. A large turnout of visitors is expected and the event is highly anticipated.

Pangburn American Legion Trimble Hall Post Club Stanley Brown I. D. Wood Williams Winchester

Local Citizen Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Thomas Zimmerman, a well known city resident, was taken to Lexington on Sunday by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital where an appendicitis operation was performed yesterday. Late reports from his bedside indicate he is doing well.

Thomas Zimmerman Lexington Good Samaritan Hospital

Saints church plans missionary program at Camargo

The young people of the Saints church in Camargo will present a missionary program on Sunday evening, July 25. The public is cordially invited.

Lincoln Roosevelt Wilson Union the Saints Church Camargo

Montgomery County Fair Opens With Staged Races and Exhibits

The Montgomery County Fair opens tomorrow with 1 PM program including a six furlong Derby for thoroughbreds and two harness races. Entries closed Tuesday at 11 AM. Weekend features include pony exhibits, cattle shows, running walk and canter saddle horses, and several pacing and trotting races. A Lexington delegation visits Wednesday, with local Chamber badges and a Howdy Lexington parade banner.

Peter Pachen Bessie Brook Ruth Montgomery the Vice Indiana E Christine Carnation Northern Boy Miss Rythmie Belle Dora Deane Peter McMillon Sorrel Top Mabel T Peter McMillen Saloria Dora Dean Albert C Mahomet Watts Bess Montgomery Indiana F Hillbrook Sage Peter Patchen Lexington Agitizaation Chamber of Commerce

Tomorrow's Races Card at Six Furlongs and Derby

First race lists six furlongs for three year olds and up with Purse 200 and horses including Lady Lux ry Bees Wax Baby Bonds Granny White Judge Price Miss Todd Little Bum. Second race Mt Sterling Derby stakes 500 with 118 miles and horses Goldstone Dehabiah 2nd Wildfire Jellison Clerk Aztec Little D underweights.

Lady Lux Bees Wax Baby Granny White Judge Price Miss Todd Little Bum Goldstone Dehabiah Jellison Clerk Little D

Mt Sterling Beats Winchester Regulars In Extra Innings

Mt Sterling earned an 11 to 10 victory over Winchester Regulars in an extra inning contest on the Winchester lot Sunday.

Mt. Sterling Winchester

Morris Evans Dead at 47 in Bath County

Morris Evans, aged 47, died of heart failure at his home near Sherburne in Bath county Thursday night. Funeral services were held Sunday at his home and burial followed in Bethel cemetery. Survived by wife Minnie Blount and three daughters, plus three brothers Dee C. E. and L. C. Evans. A longtime Sherburne merchant and Christian church member.

Moris Evans Sherburne Bath County Bethel Cemetery Dee C. E L. C. Evans Evans Minnie Blount John H Frank Blount Frank Blount, of — This City. Mr. Evans Christian Church Mr. Evans

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Henry Watterson Watterson W. W. Durbin Ohio State Democratic Executive Committee Democratic State Executive Committee of Hombs & Heibel Lewis H. Kilpatrick Pangborn Pangburn Post Tomor Indiana Carnation Zeidman-Police the Advocate Morris Evans Walsh Company Hartman America Spaldings Land & Priest
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