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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1920

Page

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Mt Sterling High School News and Weekend Events

Mr. Ben Turner and his mother hosted a dinner party for Mt Sterling High School seniors and faculty with dancing and cards after the meal. A close 8 to 7 baseball loss to Mt Sterling was noted. upcoming home game against the Biana team is scheduled this Friday afternoon. Edna Berkele visited Versailles with Mrs. Bradley Bourne.

Ben Turner Ben R Mt. Sterling High School Cox Miss Berkele Elizabeth Horton Margaret Elizabeth Coleman Ruthie Bertha Elam Emily Hazel Virginia Duff Henrietta Allan Prewitt Sterling Biana Edna Berkele Versailles Bradley Bourne

Amburgey Leaves with Seven Children for Norton

Elder Amburgey and his seven children depart Jeffersonville after 36 years as a resident. He plans to live with his parents in Norton, Virginia, pursuing a new home while noted as a Christian leader and former County Jailer candidate who was defeated.

S. A. Amburgey Norton Elder Amburgey Jeffersonville

Does the New C. and O. Schedule Suit You

A letter from President Stevens of the C and O asks J C McNeal local agent for public opinion on recent timetable changes. The note requests whether the new timetable flange meets public approval as the company aims to provide top service. Palm Beach and Mohair suits advertised by Punch Co.

J. C. McNeal Stevens Palm Beach R, EB. Punch & Co

County road trucks en route from Milwaukee announced

Five trucks are en route from Milwaukee with two destined for Fayette county two for Bourbon and one for Montgomery. The government has allocated these counties roads use and Montgomery’s acquisition is expected to arrive today. Now ready a full line of spring and summer underwear at R. E Punch & Co.

Milaukee Fayette County Bourbon Montgomery R. E Punch & Co

Camargo Consolidated eighth and ninth grade play set

The eighth and ninth grade students will present three short comedies in the auditorium on May 7 at 8:00 P M. The one acts are Predicament Hard of Hearing and Handicap Ped Stetson and Mallory Hats available at R E Punch & Co.

Camargo Consolidated Act

Montgomery Democrats Back Cox for President at County Meeting

At a Montgomery County mass meeting in the County Courtroom the party favored Governor Cox of Ohio for President, supported Wilson administration, and endorsed Senator Beckham and Congressman Fields for re election. Judge E W Senff chaired with G B Senff and J W Hedden Jr secretaries.

Montgomery County Gov. Cox Ohio Wilson Beckham Fields E. W. Senff G. B. Senff J. W. Hedden, Jr Commonwealth W. ©. Hamilton C. B. Patterson W. P. Huntington James B. Cox Huntington Cox Henry Watson Woodrow Wilson Senate House of Representatives J. C. W. Beckham United States Senate Kentucky W. J. Fields Louisville James M. Cox H. R. Prewitt J. G. Winn J. G. Roberts T. J. Bigstaff James B. Clark R. R. Hutchison Charles Leggett Keller Greene Lindsay Douglas R. G. Kern W. B. White C. D. Grubba J. A. Judy R. A. Chiles C. W

Overwhelming Support for County Vote on Roads

In Montgomery County the Advocate urges a public vote on joining a state plan to hard surface thirty-one miles of roads as part of Kentucky’s primary highway system. The piece argues state funding will relieve local costs, boost prosperity, and improve cross county corridors, while noting broad taxpayer support and the need for timely action.

Montgomery County Clark Bourbon Rowan Carter Kentucky Ashland Winchester Lexington Paris Little Rock Montgomery Rowan County Kentucky Rock Louisville Camp Knox

Jeffersonville Sunday School Organized

Sunday school organized at Jeffersonville with J T Coons leading aided by W C Hamilton J P Sullivan and R Dale. Rev E B Dawson taught the men’s class, W C Hamilton the women’s, and Misses Eliza Harris and Ethelee taught the junior classes. large attendance and strong interest reported.

Jeffersonville J. Tcoons W. C. Hamilton J. P. Sullivan R. Dale E. B. Dawson Salt Lick Eliza Harris Ethelee

State Convention Meets in Louisville Today

The Democratic State Convention gathers in Louisville with Gov Cox as the leading preference among Kentucky voters. Fighting delegates may seek an unpledged slate. W J Fields is expected as permanent chairman. Delegates at large to the San Francisco National Convention include Mrs Cora Wilson Stewart Frankfort Mrs S F Fetter Ashland and Mrs J Campbell Cantrell Georgetown.

Louisville Cox Ohio W. J. Fields Beckham and Stanley San Francisco Cora Wilson Stewart Frankfort S. F. Fetter John C. C. Mayo Ashland J. Campbell Cantrill Georgetown

Welch seeks new trial in Fayette murder case

Judges of the Court of Appeals will decide if James Welch who was convicted of the murder of J. T. Thomason by a Fayette Circuit Court jury and given a life sentence on April 11 should receive a new trial. Welch’s bid was rejected Saturday when Judge Charles Kerr overruled the motion for another trial presented by W. C. G. Hobbs.

Court of Appeals James Welch J. T. Thomason Fayette Circuit Fayette Court Welch Fayette Circuit Court Charles Kerr W. C. G. Hobbs Kerr

See our Boys' Clothing at R B E Punch Co

Before buying seek our Boys' Clothing for style and value. R B E Punch Co offers garments with unmatched fit and quality, inviting comparison for durability and price in a practical wardrobe update.

R. BE. Punch & Co

Anderson and Gunn Stock Company Presents A Girl From Wyoming

The Anderson and Gunn Stock Company shows at the Table all week with Monday night’s opening of A Girl From Wyoming drawing a large audience. The play impressed with clean content new costumes and desirable settings. Vaudeville stunts earned hearty applause. A full weekly run with nightly shows and a Saturday matinee follows with complete program changes each performance.

Anderson & Gunn Stock Company Wyoming Anderson & Gunn Company

Ashes of Miss Ollive Wood Interred Here

The ashes of Miss Ollive Wood who died in January at Passadena Cal were brought to this city Saturday and interred yesterday in Machpelah Cemetery. Her brother Stanley Wood and Mrs Wood traveled from Cincinnati to attend the burial.

Ollive Wood Passadena Cal Machpelah Stanley Wood

New Brown and White Ribbon Ties At R E Punch Co

See our new brown and white ribbon ties on display at R E Punch and Co. The ad highlights fashionable neckwear suitable for formal wear and business styling.

R. E. Punch & Co

Cox Sweeps Kentucky For Governor Cox Victory

The Kentucky county mass conventions yield 103 counties reporting 1,279 Cox delegates and 1,124 uninstructed, with Cox carrying multiple districts. The total convention voting strength reaches 2,705 with expectations of 1,800 votes at the national nominating meeting. Senator Camden forecasts Cox will secure the majority at the convention.

James M. Cox Kentucky Cox Ohio Camden

Brixment Praised as Strong Economical Material

The Monarch Mill Co on Locust and Maysville streets buys a car of Brixment from Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co praising its convenience strength plasticity and economy for use in a building project.

Monarch Mill Co Locust Maysville Mt. Sterling Commission and Storage Co

University Glee Club to Perform Friday in Mt Sterling

The Women's History Club has arranged a musical program for Friday May 7 with Professor Carl Lampert violinist and the University Glee Club replacing the April 23 concert. Tickets at the door are 50 cents and Jules Falk Concert holders are admitted. A reception for Lampert and the Glee Club follows the program hosted by the junior department.

Women’s History Club Carl Lampert University Glee Club Lampert Mt. Sterling Glee Club Jules Falk

Stacy Adams and Walk Over Shoes At Punch & Co

Local retailer R. E. Punch & Co offers Stacy Adams and Walk Over low shoes for men. The store highlights smart casual options and new arrivals for the season.

Stacy Adams R. E. Punch & Co

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City High School News Amburgey J. B. Stetson and Mallory John W. Boardman Baumont Hotel Bldg Hanna Bruin Berry Bros Johnson's Land & Priest T. W. Adams Jeffersonville Sunday School Googo Stock Company Brixment Baumont Hotel McGuire Bros W. H. Wright Variety Store South Bank Street
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