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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1920

Page

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Barker Hart Missing Since Yesterday

Barker Hart, 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs Hart, has been missing from his home since early yesterday. He spent Sunday night with a friend and left before breakfast. He bought oil and gasoline Sunday afternoon and his car is missing, suggesting possible flight to Cincinnati or Louisville. Police chief Tipton hopes for a lead today amid kidnapping and ransom theories due to the family’s wealth.

Parker Hart Hart Ti Tga6 Cincinnati Louisville Tipton

House Party Honors Miss Thelma Pierce At Salt Lick

Miss Margaret and Miss Lucille Kautz host a house party this week with Miss Grace Brammell of Stearns Kentucky Miss Beulah Brammell also a guest plus Miss Thelma Pierce and Miss Maxine Pierce of the city. Tonight the hostesses will celebrate a birthday party in honor of Miss Thelma Pierce.

Margaret Lucille Kautz Salt Lick Grace Beulah Brammell Stearns, Ky Thelma Maxine Pierce Kautz Thelma Pierce

Ice Cream Supper at Jeffersonville Church This Saturday

An ice cream supper will be held on the Jeffersonville Christian Church lawn Saturday night to raise funds for the church. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Jeffersonville Christian Church

Sunday School Picnic At Howard's Mill

The Sunday School of the Methodist church plans a picnic next Sunday at Howard's Mill. They will assemble at the church and depart by automobile for the grounds at nine o'clock.

Methodist Church Howard’s Mill

Rogers Company buyer sails to New York markets

J. Y. Rogers departed yesterday to attend the New York markets for ten days. He will purchase ladies fall and winter ready to wear garments and novelties for The Rogers Company.

J. Y. Rogers New York Rogers

Nicholasville Couple Wed in City Ceremony

Herman Barnett a 29 year old farmer and Emma Myers 24 of Nicholas county were married in Nicholasville on Saturday by Rev. J L Clarke in a brief ceremony.

Herman Barnett Emma Myers Nicholas County J. L. Clarke

Pioneer Merchant Here Over Sunday

L B Ringold, once a leading local clothing merchant, visited Mt Sterling Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jno Walsh. Now owner of a large clothing business in Burlington Iowa, Ringold spoke warmly of Mt Sterling and his early schooling under Walsh, and said he would always treasure the town that launched his career. he had attended his brother's funeral in Frankfort before stopping over.

L. B. Ringold Jno. Walsh Ringold Burlington Iowa Sterling Walsh Bros Walsh Frankfort Mt. Sterling

Death of 5 year old Andrew McClure in Kansas City

The sad death of Andrew McClure five year old son of Mr and Mrs Rezin McClure was announced yesterday in Kansas City. He had been ill only a few days and died from spinal meningitis. He was the grandson of Mrs Mary A McClure of this city.

Andrew McClure Rezin McClure Kansas City Mary A. McClure

Democrats Show Much Interest at Special Registration

At the city Special Registration on Saturday the Democrats had 93 registrants to 7 Republicans. The strong Democratic interest suggests a large vote in the August 7 primary and the November general election.

Sunday School Trip to Olympian Springs

Mrs Geo R Snyders Sunday School class will spend Sunday at her cottage at Olympian Springs with Sunday School at the Springs.

Olympian Springs Geo. R. Snyder

Protracted Meeting At Bethlehem Church Invites Public

Rev. J. T. McGarvey of Hazel Green and Rev. W. M. Binney of Louisville conduct a series of meetings begun last night at Bethlehem church. The public is cordially invited to attend.

J. T. McGarvey Hazel Green W. M. Binney Louisville Bethlehem Church

Emma Duff Sustains Badly Sprained Arm

Mrs Emma Duff suffers a badly sprained arm as reported in local notes with no further medical details provided.

Emma Duff

Record Fair Closes With Crowds. Winners Listed

The Montgomery County Fair ended in a highly successful event with large crowds and strong attendance at show rings and racing contests. The Floral Hall drew much interest, and a complete winners list follows for various classes including mules horses cattle and prize livestock.

Montgomey County Floral Hall L. S. Hamilton Walter Sharp Earl King Scnff

Local aviation enthusiasm grows in Mt Sterling

An aeroplane from Cincinnati Aircraft Co arrived with Pilot Kenneth Leonard and Mechanic R G Owen. By Monday night about 40 locals had flown at 80 to 100 mph for 150 minutes costing $15. Miss Anna B Pinney holds altitude at 3 000 feet and Miss Elizabeth Clay Highland the stunt record. A landing field and aviation club are being considered to attract more planes and pilots to the city.

Cincinnati Aircraft Co Kenneth Leonard R. G. Owen Mt. Sterling Anna B. Pinney Elizabeth Clay Highland Curtis Cincinnati Airplane Company Charlie McCabe Messrs Leonard Owen U.S United States New York Chicago

Fire destroys three Black homes in Turnleyville suburb

Three Black residents lost their houses to a Sunday night fire in Turnleyville a colored suburb. The cause remains unknown and insurers were scarce in the community.

Turnleyville

Ragan Purchases Kasson Apartments in Lexington

H C Ragan of this city bought the Kasson Apartments at 229 South Limestone Street Lexington for 16000 dollars in a deal completed yesterday. The purchase reflects a notable real estate transaction in the Lexington area.

H. C. Ragan Kasson S. Limestone St Lexington

Police Recover Stolen Ford. Suspect to Face Trial

Chief J C Tipton yesterday recovered a Ford stolen about three weeks ago in Salem Indiana. Foster Collier took the car from his grandfather Newton Boyles and sold it in this city to Robert Turley of Stepstone for 250 dollars. Collier, a deserter, will be tried on desertion and automobile theft charges.

J. C. Tipton Salem Ind Foster Collier Newton Boyles Robert Turley Stepstone Collier

Called Meeting Of Montgomery Commandery Knights Templar

A called meeting of the Montgomery Commandery of Knights Templar is scheduled for Tuesday night to conduct work in the Knight Templar degree.

Montgomery Commandery Knights Templar Knight Templar

J. D. Wren Auto Co Sells Two Dodge Cars

The J. D. Wren Auto Co. recently sold and delivered two Dodge Brothers cars. One went to the Monarch Milling Co. of this city and the other to Jessie Foster of Powell County.

J. D. Wren Auto Co Dodge Bros Monarch Milling Co Jessie Foster Powell County

William H Reid and Margarite Lockwood Wed in New York

Miss Margarite Lockwood announces the marriage of her sister Miss Margarite Lockwood to Mr. William Henry Reid on July 19 in New York City. Reid, a prominent lawyer, has strong Southern ties and is active in Mt. Sterling social circles. They honeymoon in Saratoga and plan to reside in New York City after September 1.

Florence Lockwood William Henry Reid New York Reid Mt. Sterling George R. Snyder Henry P. Reid Mrs. Reid Saratoga N. Y

Interesting Letter From Chairman C A Hardin

A letter from Hon. Chas A Hardin chairman of Kentucky Democratic groups commends the First Cox and Roosevelt Campaign Club of Kentucky for its early activities and county leadership. The message notes statewide enthusiasm since the Democratic ticket nomination and thanks the Mt Sterling based club. Miss Emma Lee Young is sick at her sister Mrs Jo H Blounts home.

Chas. A. Hardin Kentucky Democratic State Central and Cox and Roosevelt Campaign Club of Montgomery County Mt. Sterling Hardin Emma Lee Young Tve H. Blount

Aged Citizen Glover Dies After Long Illness

William Chessley Glover, aged about 86, died Saturday morning after three weeks of critical illness. Born in Bath county October 17, 18?, he lived as a farmer and stock raiser before moving to the city three years ago. He married Margaret Gillon in December 1871 and leaves four daughters and a son. A Catholic, he will be laid to rest Monday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Thomas cemetery following services conducted by Rev. Father Kolb.

William Chessley Glover Bath County Margaret Gillon Owingsville Michael Howard W. D. Craig Mary C. Glover

First Visit Back For McClures After 33 Years

Mr and Mrs W A McClure Mrs Wm Ulrich J W Sidman and Elmer Farra arrived Saturday by motor from St Louis for a brief visit to friends and relatives McClure and Ulrich were raised in Kiddville and have many relatives in this and Clark counties This is McClure s first visit in thirty three years and the group is being welcomed back to the Old Kentucky Home.

W. A. McClure Wm. Ulrich J. W. Sidman Elmer Farra St. Louis Mr. McClure Ulrich Kiddville Clark County Old Kentucky

Contractor Millard Hainline undergoes serious operation

Millard R. Hainline, a well known contractor, had a very serious operation at St Joseph Infirmary in Lexington on Saturday. His surgeon reports the procedure entirely successful and that he is doing nicely, a hopeful note for his many friends.

Millard R. Hainline St. Joseph Infirmary Lexington Hainline

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barker Hart Nicholasville Hon’s Meat Market South Maysville St I. F. Tabb E. T. Hon Nyal Land & Priest Goff & Rice J. L. Cleveland Hadden & Duff A. T. Knox Hadden &Duff Chiles Henry Letton Vimont Nat B. Young T. J. Weathers S. P. Greenwade J. L. Faulkner Wm. Mason William H. Reid Miss Margarite Lockwood C. A. Hardin the Advocate THE Walsh Company Featuring Boys’ Store
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