Davis Davis and Rogers betrothal announced in Courier-Journal
Mrs J W Davis announces engagement of her daughter Mary Pratt Davis to James Yates Rogers of Sterling. Rogers is a leading young businessman and Methodist Sunday School superintendent. The wedding is set for the 22nd. The Advocate extends pre nuptial felicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davis
Mary Pratt Davis
James Yates Rogers
Sterling
Rogers
Methodist Sunday School
Miss Davis
Mamie Bolin Marries William King in Knoxville
Announcement states Mamie Carlton Bolin, daughter of Dr and Mrs W J Bolin, married William Mathew King on May 25 1916 in Knoxville Tennessee. Couple to reside at home after June 15 in Decatur Illinois with warm wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bolin
Mamie Carlton
William Mathew King
Knoxville
Tennessee
Decatur
Illinois
Thompson resigns from Montgomery County Fair board
Dr. W. R. Thompson, long affiliated with the Montgomery County Fair, resigns from the Board of Directors due to increasing duties. He cites limited time to devote to fair business and plans to continue other community efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Thompson
Montgomery County
Thompson
Prayer meeting services omitted due to High School Commencement
The usual prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church will be omitted Wednesday evening on account of the High School commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Baccalaureate Sermon at Mt Sterling High School
Rev. FE L Southgate delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Mt Sterling High School graduates at the Methodist church. A large crowd attended. Graduates wore caps and gowns as the town anticipates the Grammar School commencement tonight, Class Day Wednesday morning, and High School Commencement Wednesday night in the High School Auditorium. This is the largest class yet with twenty six graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. L. Southgate
Mt. Sterling High School
Methodist Church
Rev. Southgate
Will Combs Pardon Youtsey When Acting Governor
Louisville rumor says a petition will seek Henry Youtsey’s pardon as Senator Thomas A. Combs of Lexington becomes acting Governor next week. Combs cautioned he is not acting governor yet and will treat petitions with due consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Combs
Lexington
Henry Youtsey
William Goebel
Abe Linoln
Fox River
Louisville
Senator Combs
Mt Sterling Boys to Camp Daniel Boone June 15
Mt Sterling youths George Yeaman Allen Prewitt Reid Prewitt Asa Eubank Wm Thompson Geo Hamilton Ben Turner Franklin Reynolds Alex Chiles Burwell Bourne join State Y M C A campers at Camp Daniel Boone on June 15 with Prof W C Jetton accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Daniel Boone
George Yeaman
Allen Prewitt
Reid Prewitt
Asa Eubank
Wm. Thompson
Geo. Hamilton
Ben Turner
Franklin Reynolds
Alex Chiles
Burwell Bourne
W. C. Jetton
Spelling Battle By Baptist Church At Courthouse
The Y W A of the Baptist church holds an old fashioned spelling battle at the Court House on Monday evening June 12 at 7 30. Admission is 25 cents and cake and cream will be served. Proceeds aid a worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. A. of the Baptist Church
Court House
Merchants Pony Contest draws many entrants and votes
A large list of contestants appears for the merchants pony contest. Each subscription dollar earns 500 votes, encouraging readers to vote for their favorites as progress and results are praised. Contestants include Henry Clay Aldridge, George Alexander, Betty Hope Brown, Jack Carrington, Iva Cox, Roger Drake Jr., Nell Fassett, Vivian Shields Gay, Angela Hainline, and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienry Clay Aldridge
George Alexander
L. E. Anderson
Betty Hope Brown
Jack Carrington
Robin Crowe
Iva Tilla Cox
Roger Q. Drake, Jr
Nell Fassett
America
Eugene Fesler
Vivian Flora
Shields Douglas Gay
Gene Guilfoile
Angela Hainline
Wm. E. Hardin
Eva May Hatton
Bert Thompson Howell
Earle Jackson
Karleen Jacobs
Alma Jones
Charles Jones
George Turley Kearns
Beulah Fern Kirkland
Malissa Laughlin
L. B. Mason, Jr
J. C. Montjoy
Duncan McKee
Virginia Parsons
Chalmer Parker
Lora Myrtle Richardson
Esther Reynolds
Martha Frances Rice
Willa Mae Ringo
Charlotte Owings Rogers
Mary Frances Schaeffer
Elsie Skidmore
Henry Wells Skidmore
George Snyder, Jr
John Speer
Hazel Turley
Frances Turner
Laura E. Watson
James Lewis Wilson
Elizabeth Young
Mrs. Sarah Jane Hisle Dies at Indian Fields Clark
Mrs. Sarah Jane Hisle aged 86 died at her home in Indian Fields Clark county after a long illness. She was twice married, survived by children from her first marriage, four sisters, and a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held at her home conducted by Rev. George Boswell, with burial in the family burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Hisle
George Hisle
Indian Fields
Clark County
George Boswell
Winchester
Hisle
Amanda J. Reid
Nannie Baum
Mary Kidd
Lexington
Henrietta Taylor
Campbellsburg
Amanda Reid
H. P. Reid
Elizabeth
Baum
Boy Narrowly Escapes Car Chaos Innear Camargo
James Moss, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Moss near Camargo, pulled his horse into a fence to avoid an oncoming auto Friday night. He was thrown violently to the ground with painful but not serious injuries. The horse broke a leg and had to be destroyed, valued at 200. The rescue was deemed remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moss
Ray Moss
Camargo
James Chosen as Democratic National Convention Chairman
President Wilson approves the tentative selection of Senator Ollie M. James as permanent chairman of the Democratic National Convention. The Kentuckian is expected to be formally named by the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ollie M. James
Improvements Contemplated for Mr Sterling Garage
The Mr Sterling Garage owned by Stone and Flora has been purchased by Chenault and Crear. William Smathers and Yerry Flora will run the business while Stone considers his future plans in the city. The new owners plan improvements and may extend the building into space between the Kentucky Utilities Co office and the Advocate Publishing Co. to create an office sales and supply room.
Supreme Court reverses $19,000 verdict in Kelly case
Washington dispatch reports the Supreme Court reversed a Kentucky Montgomery County verdict for Addie Kelly widow of Matt Kelly and remanded for retrial under the Federal Employers' Liability Act instructing juries to award fair cash value instead of full anticipated earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Kelly
Montgomery County
Matt Kelly
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company
1916 Purple and Gold Annual On Sale May 31
The 1916 Purple and Gold annuals go on sale Wednesday May 31 with only 16 copies left. Call the High School office to reserve your copy priced at 1.50. This will be a beautiful book and buyers should act quickly.
Federals Triumph Over Recivers In Sunday Tilt
The Federals of Mt. Sterling defeated the Recivers of Lexington at Riddell's Park 6 to 5 to win two of the three game series. The locals stumbled in the second inning allowing four runs on two hits amid a large Sunday crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federals
Mt. Sterling
Lexington
Riddell’s Park
Mt Sterling High Alumni Banquet Reservations Requested
Mt Sterling High School alumni must reserve seats for the alumni banquet at Ringo's Hall by 10 am Thursday June 8. Secretary W C Hopper publishes the notice and deadline for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling High School
Ringo’s Hall
W. C. Hopper
Mrs Lou Barnes Buys Paige Touring Car
Mrs. Lou Barnes has purchased a seven passenger Paige touring car. The Paige is said to be a most excellent car.
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Lou Barnes
Paige
Hughes Seen Nominated by Republicans in Chicago
Reports from Chicago indicate the Republicans will nominate Justice Hughes. Henry Breckinridge, writing for the Lexington Herald, notes the pre-convention struggle nears completion with key figures wary of disclosure. Progressives refuse Root, while Roosevelt’s nomination remains doubtful yet influential.
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Chicago
Justice Hughes
Henry Breckinridge
Lexington Ierald
Root
Wilson
Roosevelt
Lodge
Weeks
Hughes
Combs Held to Grand Jury on Liquor Charge
James Henry Combs of Jeffersonville was tried before U S Commissioner W Hoffman Wood on a liquor retailing charge and held to the grand jury meeting in Jackson on September 18. He posted $500 bond with sureties Garrett D Sullivan and A J Gatewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. Hoffman Wood
James Henry Combs
Jeffersonville
Jackson
Garrett D. Sullivan
A. J. Gatewood
Saddles and Harness Specialist Conroy
For saddle and harness needs visit Conroy a lifelong expert in the business offering specialized service and selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conroy
Trip From Florida In Buick Roadster
Mr D Bratton Sutton and Mr H B Hallen arrived from Bradenton Florida after an eight day road trip in Suttons Buick roadster. They report a mostly delightful journey with a few mechanical troubles and plan to stay with Mr and Mrs W A Sutton for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Bratton Sutton
H. B. Hallen
Bradentown
Fla
Mr. Sutton
W. A. Sutton
Resta Wins 300 Mile Memorial Day Auto Race at Indianapolis
Dario Resta won the 300 mile Memorial Day race at Indianapolis Speedway with ease, averaging 84.05 mph. William d Alene finished second in an American car, Ralph Mulford placed third in a French car, as 84 000 spectators watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Dario Resta
William d-Alene
Ralph Mulford
Bankers Welcomed to Annual Meeting in This City
A large group of bankers and a business men’s committee greeted the visiting bankers today as they began their annual city meeting. The opening session at Table Theatre featured remarks by N S Calhoun and Ten John G Winn with responses, followed by a dinner and committee reports. Weather spoiled outdoor plans but indoor programs continued with lectures on crime and identification by Captain Robert L Dunning and continued discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Club
N.S. Calhoun
Union Trust and Saving Co
Maysville
Clyde Darsie
Christian Church
John G Winn
Montgomery National Bank
N. S. Calhoun
M. B. Mahm
Kentucky Bankers’ Association
Bowling Green
Ringo’s Hall
Robert L. Dunning
Bertillon Bureau
Cincinnati
Ohio
Will Try and Interest Oil Operators Here
John 8 Frazer, secretary of the Business Men's Club, plans a trip to Irvine in Estill county to pressure oil operators to inspect prospects in Montgomery county. Earlier wells yielded small gas and oil amounts but drilling paused, though Estill county boom has renewed interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Frazer
Business Men’s Club
Irvine
Estill County
Montgomery County
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Mr. Sterling Garage
Kelly
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Resta
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