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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1920

Page

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Louisville Boosters to Visit Mt. Sterling

Louisville's 1200 wholesale houses plan a Cumberland Mountain Trade Excursion from June 7 to 11. General Charles P. Summerall will be guest aboard the booster train, with a military band and speakers. Mt. Sterling hosts June 10 at 9 AM, two hours. Mayor McKee selects W. B. White to welcome.

Louisville Mt. Sterling Cumberland Mountain Charles P. Summerall France Camp Taylor Falls W. R. McKee W. B. White

City Clerk Resigns as Ayres Named Successor

At the last city council meeting Clerk H. B. Ringo offered his resignation citing pressing business. The resignation was accepted and Mrs. Mary C. Ayres was elected to fill the unexpired term.

H. B. Ringo Mary C. Ayres

Market Place Moves to Howell Building on South Maysville

The Market Place shifts from the Reid Rogers building on Court street to the Howell building on South Maysville street. Manager Clayton Howell announces a big sale planned within the next few weeks and preparations are underway.

Market Place Reid Rogers Court Street Howell Maysville Street Clayton Howell

Special Spring Hat Sale at Miss Goins

Miss Goins offers a Saturday sale on all spring hats for five dollars each. Do not miss this event as summer stock will be excluded from the sale.

City Council Rejects 50 Percent Water Rate Increase

Attorneys Laurent and L W Mc Clelland for Kentucky Utilities asked the Louisville council to amend the franchise to raise water rates by 50 percent. They argued coal and labor costs require the higher revenue. The council voted 5 to 3 against the amendment, keeping the current franchise through 1932.

Laurent L. W. McClelland Louisville Kentucky Utilities Company

Crusader and Golden Glory Breads and New Cheese Line

The Variety Store adds Crusader and Golden Glory breads fresh from ovens with waxed wrappers. New cheese varieties arrive with a full canned goods selection and a fresh candy shipment. McGUIRE BROS., Props.

McGuire Bros., Props

Heflin sells residence on Antwerp avenue in 1921 sale

Sold by E W Heflin to Marshall Myers the Antwerp avenue residence bought from Mrs Mary Schlegel for 6500 dollars. Possession to be given March 1 1921.

E. W. Heflin Antwerp Avenue Mary Schlegel Mashall Myers

R M Vreeland to Return in August From Brazil

R M Vreeland, recently home from Brazil, plans to come back during August. Since his last visit, he has traveled around the world. Fine light weight suits at The Walsh Co.

R. M. Vreeland Brazil Mr. Vreeland Walsh Co

Leading Montgomery Citizens Seek Meeting on Bond Issue

A group of county leaders press the Montgomery County Fiscal Court to convene a meeting by next Wednesday to discuss a proposed 300 000 loan to the state for road projects from Clark to Bath and Bourbon to Menefee. They argue contracts can guarantee repayment and aim to secure state construction of the highways within five years with no bond issuance until arrangements are confirmed.

Advocate Montgomery County Clark Bath Bourbon Menefee Fiscal Court E. W. Senff Hart Dan Welch R. G. Kern Kentucky Bath County Montgomery W. F. Horton Hughes Atchison G. H. Strother J. W. William T. J. Bigstaff H. G. Hoffman L. Ed. Griggs S. M. Newmeyer A. B. Oldham C. B. Patterson G. D

Alumni Banquet Largely Attended at Ringo's Hall

The 1920 Alumni Banquet at Ringo's Hall drew a large crowd and featured a musical program by Mrs. Emilee Hibler Reid and Miss Christine Ramey. Officers were elected, plans for a dramatic society were proposed, and readings and plays were presented by the class of 18 led by Loretta Kerns.

Ringo’s Hall Association Histo Club Emilee Hibler Reid Christine Ramey Florence Shirley M. C. Ayres Stewart C. Sharp James Nesbitt Lewis A. Judy Ben R. Turner Turner Joe Brown Emma Cooper Mt. Sterling High School Alumni Association

Trade notice announces new position at EB Browning

Daniel C Boone informs customers he has joined EB V Browning on East Main Street and invites former patrons to continue business there. He notes Browning offers the best meats and high grade groceries and expresses thanks for past favors. Miss Goins offers organdy hats for summer girls made to order.

EB. V. Browning East Main Street Mr. Browning Daniel C. Boone

City High School Closes Successful Term

The Class of 20 commencement exercises were held in the school auditorium Tuesday evening before a large crowd. The program included music, invocation, addresses by class president Allen Prewitt Jr and Rev J N Clarke, a reading by Emily Hazelrigg, and diploma conferrals by Supt H A Babb. Ruth Darsie won first honors and Ben R Turner Jr second. a brief program note precedes an advertisement for Swift's Silver Leaf Lard.

Clyde Darsie Ben R. Turner, Jr

Womans Christian Temperance Union Meeting Held Today

The Women's Christian Temperance Union meets at the Rest Rooms today led by Mrs. Price Cask. Silk hose for men and hose in silk are on sale at R. E. Punch & Co. all colors available.

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union R. E. Punch & Co

Hotel manager change at Lexington Phoenix House

John G. Kramer becomes manager of the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington succeeding John Skain after years in office. Mallory Hats offered by R. E. Punch & Co. with a full line of the best stock.

R. B Punch & Co John G. Kramer Phoenix Hotel Company Lexington John Skain R. E. Punch & Co.’s R. E. Punch & Co

Centre College Festivities Begin With Guests From Danville

Mrs. Howard VanAntwerp and Miss Betty Bruce VanAntwerp will travel to Danville on Saturday to be hosted by Howard VanAntwerp, Jr. for the start of Centre College meat festivities.

Howard VanAntwerp Betty Bruce VanAntwerp Danville Howard VanAntwerp, Jr Centre College

Residence Sold on South Queen Street for Five Thousand

Mrs. W. T. Fitzpatrick sold a two story frame residence on South Queen street to Lafe Risner of Jeffersonville for 5000 dollars. New owner to take immediate possession. Ben W. Cox returns from Akron to join The Advocate in this city. Women silk hose Best at R. E. Punch & Co. The E. and W. Shirts celebrated. A small boy testing breath may not become a politician.

W. T. Fitzpatrick Lafe Risner Jeffersonville South Queen Street

Bright World Foretells Danger of Premature Blaze

A Brethren warning speaks of a radiant world yet warns some may burn out before their appointed time. It cautions against haste and urges prudent living amid hopeful outlooks.

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Louisville Boosters Around the the the Honorable Fiscal Court of Vassar Walsh’s Illette Nereek J. D. Wren Auto CO City High School Swift Wilson’s W. C. T. U. Meeting Ben W. Cox Akron Sanitary Meat Market Same Street Roger Barnes
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