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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
1
Splendid show featuring Chess Davis, a black face comedian, opened with a capacity crowd Monday night. Burt Southern impressed with head dancing, while Mae Kennis led the chorus. The ensemble impressed with bright costumes and strong voices. a special matinee Saturday and daily program changes are planned.
Mr C E Wilmott Jr of Lexington wed Miss Emma He of Covington on Monday. Wilmott, born in Lexington, now works with Cincinnati Cordage and Paper Co in Cincinnati with Lexington territory. Bride described as charming and well regarded. Also notes a bungalow sale where bids reached 4100 dollars but were rejected.
Miss Nancy Garrett aged eighty eight died Sunday night at 8 30 at the home of her nephew Buford Boone on Harrison avenue after a three week illness with ten days critical. Survived by 40 or 50 nieces and nephews and one sister Melissa Garrett deceased with other siblings. Funeral at 2 this afternoon by Rev J N Cullen, Machpelah cemetery burial.
Ethel Baker offers a reward for a gold medal won for selling the most War Savings Stamps in Montgomery County. The medal was lost at the opera house or on city streets. She requests contact at phone number 241.
Miss Nancye Kathryne Strode and Geoil Martin Haggard of Winchester were married Saturday at the bride's home with Rev. C. M. Thompson officiating. Only immediate family attended, including Miss Mabel Harding and Leroy Prewitt. The couple plans a bridal trip and will reside in Winchester after.
Sir Barton captured the Kentucky Derby with Billy Kelly second and Under Fire third as the favorite Eternal faded. The Com J. K. L. Ross entry swept the first and second in turf history, with Sir Barton leading from start to finish on a track described as sloppy. Over 50 000 spectators saw the race, with local people holding many winning tickets.
Mt Sterling residents urged to attend a public meeting in the City Court Room on Thursday night May 15. Citizens report sewer backups caused by tree roots growing into mains, with no easy remedy but cutting trees. Property owners are urged to participate in addressing the issue.
Miss Virginia Slade of Lexington will present the entertainment Within the Law at the Public School Thursday at 8 pm. She is assisted by Mrs. John W. Burbridge, soprano, in a benefit for the Young People's and Children's Missionary Societies of the M. B. church.
Mr. Robert Gay aged 92 died at his son J Dunlap Gay’s home after paralysis. A native of Clark county the long time Montgomery resident leaving four sons James E and J Dunlap of the county Watt of Winchester Black of Lexington and one daughter Mrs D G Howell of this city. Survivors include brother Watt Gay Sr of Winchester and sister Mrs James Evans of Winchester. Funeral at his late home Thursday by Rev E L Southgate with burial in Machpelah cemetery. Sympathy extended to the family.
Sunday activities filled city churches with large crowds as Go-to-Sunday-School Day and Mothers Day were observed. The Camargo Saints Sunday School reported 100 attendees while Camargo Christian had 45 and the Methodist 40, with tributes to mothers.
Republicans of Montgomery county held a Saturday afternoon convention led by Judge R. H. Winn as chairman and L. G. Howard as secretary. Resolutions backed candidates Stanley O Wood and Sterling for railroad commissioner third district, Edwin P. Morrow for governor, J. L. McCoy for secretary of state, John J. Craig for auditor, and James A. Wallace for treasurer. Delegates were instructed to follow these resolutions at the state convention in Lexington on May 14.
Mrs. Joseph A. Wilson of Baltimore sister-in-law to President Woodrow Wilson visited Mt. Sterling as a guest of her niece Miss Julia Hodgson. She departed Saturday for home after several days of social engagement and charm. Hodgson then left Sunday for Clarksville Tennessee where she had come to run the Western Union office during Tharp’s vacation.
The Victory Liberty Loan drive closed Saturday with an estimated 6.0 billion dollars subscribed, oversubscribing by about 1.5 billion. No further oversubscription will be accepted. The final drive concludes, continuing a pattern of oversubscription in past loans.
Vanarsdell's offers fresh produce including tomatoes potatoes and cucumbers for shoppers. Local store advertises new stock and daily specials on produce.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Coons daughter of Mr and Mrs G Egbert Coons and Mr Willard McGuire son of Mr and Mrs D M McGuire were married Sunday at the Christian church parsonage by Rev Clyde Darsie. The couple left for a short bridal trip. The bride is a Mt Sterling High School graduate and widely loved. the groom a grocery businessman with Navy service in World War I.
Sunday evening June 1 Bac/calureate Sermon by Rev Clyde Darsie. Tuesday morning June 3 Class Day Exercises at the High School Chapel. Tuesday evening June 3 Animal Commencement at the High School Chapel with address by T J Coates President Hastern Kentucky State Normal School.
Prof Henry Jones son of Mr and Mrs John W Jones of this city has been appointed Superintendent of Pineville city schools. Though young he is gaining a reputation as an educator and his promotion will be welcomed by many friends.
The Ragan-Gay Motor Co. reports sale and delivery of an Oakland Six Roadster to Mr. John C. Gaitskill. The firm notes many such vehicles have been placed in the city.
The Tuesday Club will host a Court Day Dinner in October to raise funds for the Hospital. The notice aims to inform other organizations that the date is already spoken for.
Prominent oil men Mr W. B. Duty and Mr I F Avenue of Winchester organized a group in this city to bid at an Osage Oklahoma lease sale to be conducted by the Government later this month. About $80,000 was subscribed in an hour. The leaders aim to raise $250,000 to acquire leases near production, form a company, and start operations immediately.
The new law makes selling eggs that have not been candled a misdemeanor for merchants who handle them on purchase. Poultry men have candled eggs long, but many merchants did not. The measure aims to save money for both merchants and consumers.
The History Club Music Department presents the final entertainment of the season at the club rooms on Friday night May 30 at 8 o clock. Violinist Mr Vignette of Lexington and soprano Mrs Thomas Robinson of Bethel will appear with local talent. Music lovers look forward to the program with pleasure.
County Road Engineer W H Canan repairs the Hinkston pike and shows clear improvements. He faces labor and material cost constraints but aims to reach every road in the county as quickly as possible.
Regular price items offered at The Fair. Yardage deals include Apron Gingham at 12 4p per yard. Ladies Vests valued 15¢ priced at 10¢. Men's Socks 15¢ value at 10¢ per pair. Clark O N T Thread six spools for 25¢. Shoe Polish all colors 10¢.
Mr and Mrs R F Moore and Mr and Mrs Porter Hull have rented the N H Trimble property in Johnson Heights and have moved to the same location.
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