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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1915

Page

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Death of Mr M B Hadden Confederate Veteran

Mr M B Hadden 86 retired farmer died at his daughter's home in this city Wednesday morning due to age related causes. Born and raised near Grassy Lick he spent his life in the county and served as a Confederate soldier under John Hunt Morgan. Survived by three children and a loving circle of friends, funeral at Mrs Eubank's home Thursday at 2 with ministers Clyde Darsie and W M Cummings. Machpelah cemetery burial.

M. B. Hadden Citzen W. W. Eubank Hadden Ainty Grassy Lick Florence Elizabeth Greene Mr. Hadden John Hunt Morgan Mt. Carmel Old Baptist Church Clark County Asa Dooley Shirley Hadden Winchester Eubank Clyde Dar

Sullivan Lands NY Engineering Corps Post

Mitchell Sullivan a State University attendee from Lexington has secured a position with an engineering corps in New York and departed last week to begin duties. He is the son of Mr. Joe P. Sullivan of this city.

Mitchell Sullivan State University Lexington New York Joe P. Sullivan

Residents of Samuels Avenue tograde street with rock

The city will supply the rock while residents on Samuels Avenue have raised funds to grade the street haul and spread the rock and thoroughly roll it. When finished it will be one of the nicest streets in the city and residents are praised for the progressive effort and urged to repair more streets similarly.

Samuels Avenue

Woman narrowly escapes injury from horse accident

Mrs. James A. Scobee was leading a horse at her home when the rope jerked free striking her face. The glass in her shattered glasses cut her eye and eyelid, but Dr. Reynolds removed the shards and doctors believe there will be no lasting damage.

James A. Scobee

The Delicious Cafe Set for Formal Opening Tomorrow

The Delicious Cafe plans its formal opening tomorrow as a large advertisement on another page notes. Proprietors W Caldwell Clay and S Ermine French are popular young men, and their modern soft drink establishment is expected to succeed.

Delicious Cafe Delicious Messrs W. Caldwell Clay S. Ermine French

Judge Benton Commended For Liquor Law Compilation

A Montgomery county citizen testifies Judge James M. Benton in Stanton Ky last week praised the Advocate liquor law compilation prepared by County Attorney Seaff and read to the grand jury.

Montgomery County James M. Benton Stanton Seaff Advocate

Hoffman Delivers Address to State Mutual Agents

Mr. Harry G. Hoffman of this city went to Worchester Massachusetts where he delivered a Monday address to the general agents of the State Mutual Insurance Company. Hoffman is a leading general agent for the company in the United States and was honored to speak to a large gathering.

Harry G. Hoffman Worchester Mass State Mutual Insurance Company Hoffman United States

Mrs Maggie Crail Leases Covington Residence for City Home

Mrs Maggie Crail, long time Covington resident, has leased the large two story residence of Mrs Mary Bigstaff at the corner of Samuels avenue and Main street and will take possession at once making the city her permanent home.

Maggie Crail Covington Mary Bigstaff Samuels Avenue Main Street

Annual June Dance at Ringo's Hall

The Sterling Dancing Club held its annual June dance at Ringo's new hall with music by a Lexington Trio. A large crowd attended and visiting young ladies included Ann Grayet El Louise Arnold Frances Saffell Marie Young Emily Tip ton Jane Young Jennie Judy Ratliff Amelia Vanmeter Martha McGinnis Winchester Josephine Turner Paris Elizabeth Taylor Little Rock Ark Stella Thurston Minneapolis Minn Martha and Elizabeth Prewitt Clark county.

Sterling Dancing Club Ringo’s New Hall Lexington Misses Ann Grayet el Louise Arnold Frances Saffell Frankfort Marie Young Emily Tipton Jane Young Jennie Judy Ratliff Amelia Vanmeter Martha McGinnis Winchester Josephine Turner Paris Elizabeth Taylor Little Rock Ark Stella Thurston Minneapolis Minn Martha Elizabeth Prewitt Clark County

Federals Fall to Richmond 10–8 in Sunday Game

The Mt. Sterling Federals lost to Richmond by 10 to 8 on Sunday afternoon. The Federals played poorly, unlike their usual form, and suffered only their second defeat of the year.

Mt. Sterling Federals Richmond

Picnic at Fair Grounds Delights Sunday School Crowd

Sunday School classes from the Christian church held a picnic at the Fair Grounds on Thursday afternoon. Games of many kinds entertained attendees with the boys versus men baseball game as the highlight and a delicious lunch was served.

The Christian Church

Montgomery County Colored Teachers Institute Opens July Fifth

The Montgomery County colored Teachers Institute begins in this city on Monday July 5 with Prof. W H Fouse of Lexington directing sessions at the High Street Christian church. An interesting program has been arranged.

Montgomery County Colored Teachers’ Institute W. H. Fouse Lexington High Street Christian Church

Miss Lucile Huls Wins First Class Certificate

Miss Lucile Huls passed a splen did examination before the State Superintendent of Public Instruction at Frankfort last week and was awarded a first class certificate. Her success brings joy to her many friends.

Lucile Huls State Superintendent of Public Instruction Frankfort Miss Huls

Hail Insurance Application Ad Appears

Tobacco growers urged to apply now for hail insurance coverage. Frank Perry, agent at Office Exchange Bank, published the notice inviting applications and outlining available policy options.

Frank Perry Agt Office Exchange Bank

Married in Louisville

Relatives here report the marriage of Miss Mildred Kemper to James Wicks in Louisville a few days ago. The bride formerly lived here and is well known. The groom, previously with United Clothing Co in Mt. Sterling, is now a Louisville businessman. The bride is related to Mrs. Lucien B. Greene Dr J Keller Johnson and County Judge Samuel Greene. The news surprised the bride's relatives here.

Louisville Mildred Kemper James Wicks Kemper United Clothing Company Mt. Sterling Lucien B. Greene J. Keller Johnson Samuel Greene Jefferson County

Paramount Theatre Will Feature Fine Music Soon

The Paramount in the Miller building on East Main Street is nearing completion. Marvin Gay and Lewis A. Judy plan to open it as a premier picture house with Emilee Hibler Reid as pianist and Bruce Reynolds as violinist from Lexington. The owners promise only the best. Opening date to be announced.

Paramount Messrs Marvin Gay Lewis A. Judy Miller East Main Street Gay and Judy Emilee Hibler Reid Bruce Reynolds Lexington

New Piano Store Opens in Lexington by Mr R H Harp

Mr. R H Harp of Lexington rents a Main and Bank street corner space in the Sutton building and opens a first class piano store. He represents J H Templeman Co and stocks pianos and players by well known makers, inviting local patronage.

R. H. Harp Lexington Sutton Building Main Bank Streets Harp J. H. Templeman & Co

Dastardly Fire Attempt On New Storehouse

Neighbors discovered and extinguished a deliberate blaze at the new storehouse of Mr. D. N. Young on the Owingsville pike near city limits, with coal oil scattered about. Police investigate and aim to bring the culprit to justice.

D. N. Young Owingsville Pike

Chautauqua Opens Friday in Mt Sterling

The Redpath Chautauqua begins in Mt. Sterling this Friday for a week of shows and lectures. Tickets are selling well, crowds are expected, and the program features music, lectures, and readings including Sylvester A. Long Wells Watson Ginn Frank Dixon and Dr. Charles E. Barker with admission prices from 15 to 35 cents for children and adults.

Redpath Chautauqua Mt. Sterling Sylvester A. Long Savronoffs Wells Watson Ginn Frank Dixon Charles E. Barker

Ladies of Baptist Church Boost Subscriptions for July Edition

The Baptist church ladies are soliciting subscriptions for a large booster edition planned for mid July. The issue will be well illustrated and include a sketch and a picture of a local business house or owner. They report strong progress and broad circulation in the city and nearby counties.

Ladies of the Baptist Church Booster Church

Farmer Jno C Trimble Qualifies for 90th District Race

John C Trimble of the Stoops area qualified Monday as a Republican candidate for Representative in the 90th Legislative District comprising Montgomery and Menefee counties. His entrance surprised observers since Asa B Pieratt was expected to run unopposed for the Democratic nomination.

Jno C. Trimble Stoops Montgomery Menefee Asa B. Pieratt

Boyd County Votes Wet Victory for Vets by 1000

In Boyd county the local option election was decided Monday with the veterans winning by an estimated thousand vote margin.

Boyd County Vets

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