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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1920

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Miss Anna Caswell Prewitt Weds Ratliff Lane in Surprise Country Ceremony

Anna Caswell Prewitt and Ratliff Lane were married Saturday night at the country home of the bride’s sister. The couple, both prominent local figures, plan a ten day honeymoon to Washington and the East before settling in the city. Prewitt, Kentucky society’s noted young woman, is a Hamilton College graduate and daughter of Caswell Prewitt, while Lane is son of Judge James Lane and an associate editor of the Sentinel-Democrat.

Anna Caswell Prewitt Blue Grass Ratliff Lane Edward Prewitt Clyde Darsie Lane Washington Caswell Prewitt Kentucky Hamilton Colege Lexington James Lane Bath County Exchange Bank Sentinel-Democrat

For Rent Two Modern Flats in Clay Me Kee area

Two modern flats available for rent in the Clay Me Kee district. Each unit features updated interiors and convenient access to local amenities. Contact for details and pricing.

Fifth annual city alumni banquet arranged for June 5 at Ringos

Arrangements are completed for the fifth annual city school alumni banquet on the evening of June 5 at Ringos. The Class of 718 will present the entertainment feature with novel stunts. Mrs. Reid and Miss Evelyn and Billy Reid will furnish the music. The banquet will be served by Mrs. R. F. Moore. Secretary Sharp is mailing out invitations to the banquet with expectations of a good turnout.

City School Ringo’s Reid Evelyn Billy Reid R. F. Moore Sharp

Two men held on bond after fraud charges

Roscoe English and Bob Williams were charged with attempting to defraud Jim Bondurant of $300. They were held over to the Circuit Court under $1,000 bond at Thursday's hearing.

Roscoe English Bob Williams Jim Bondurant Darkie Circuit

Mrs. Eugene Curry Dies In Indianapolis

Mrs. Eugene Curry died in Indianapolis this morning after meningitis. Survived by husband three sisters and two brothers. Born and raised in this city she was one of Mr. Sterling's loveliest young girls. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Eugene Curry Mary Francis Boyd Indianapolis James Boyd Clark County Robert Boyd Bath County Curry Sterling

Grubbs Offered Shot With New York Giants

Tom Grubbs, Kentucky pitcher and local product, has received an offer to join the New York Giants via Neale Guilfoile as John J. McGraw scouts his talents. Other strong bids exist, and the decision awaits. Local pride grows as Grubbs could become the first hometown player to reach a major league club.

Tom Grubbs C. D. Grubbs University of Kentucky Neale Guilfoile John J. McGraw New York Giants Grubbs Sterling New York

Young People's Banquet at Christian Bible School

The ladies of the Christian church hosted a banquet for the intermediate and senior Bible School divisions last Monday. George T. Simons, associate superintendent of the Kentucky Christian Bible School Association and Young People's Department chair, spoke after games and a stereopticon demonstration. A birthday cake honored W. H. Strossman Jr, superintendent of the Sterling Christian Bible School, who received a silk umbrella for his service. New Manhattan Shirts at Walsh's.

The Christian Church Bible School George T. Simons Kentucky Christian Bible School Association Young People’s Simons W. H. Strossman Mr. Sterling Christian Bible School Strossman

Seek to Block Montgomery Bond Vote on Road Bonds

A petition to stop a July bond election for three hundred thousand dollars for the Montgomery County road program prompts a restraining order. Plaintiffs claim technical faults and nonfreeholder signers. defense argues macadam is outdated and cites statewide precedent for similar bonds. The case, likely to go to the Court of Appeals, could delay a vote on financing state highway work.

Montgomery Bourbon Menefee E. W. Senff Montgomery County Rex Hall W. K. Prewitt R. R. Whitsitt Robert Howell H. C.howell F. P. Boyd Joshua Owings, Jr R. C. Gatewood L. L. Bridgforth A. L. Tipton Circuit Court John H. Blount Kentucky Bourbon County Court of Appeals State Highway Commission Montmagory

Palais-Royal store to open in Lexington this June

The Palais-Royal Co of Lexington Kentucky will exhibit this week by James Leach at the Baumont Hotel to promote a $30,000 corporation selling $100 shares. President Mrs Weaver seeks local stockholders for a three floor shop opposite the Phoenix Hotel featuring summer dresses, sport wear, coats, capes, dresses and millinery.

Palais-Royal Co Lexington James Leach Leach Baumont Palais-Royal Phoenix Hotel

Shoe repairing while you wait advertised by Riessinger

Work done while you wait with best workmen in employ. Guarantee of satisfactory repair. Emphasizes high price of new shoes and savings from repairing old ones. Prices described as reasonable. W. M. Riessinger. Pd.

W. M. Riessinger

Notice to settle season fees by former customers

Former customers of J. M. Hutsell in Millersburg Kentucky are urged to settle their accounts for season fees at once and with him only.

J. M. Hutsell Millersburg

Montgomery High Commencement Plans

Plans for Montgomery County High School commencement are announced. The Bac calaureate sermon will be preached May 23 at the Christian church by Rev. Dr. J. L. Clark. Class day is May 25 in the High School chapel followed by commencement with an address by Rev. Homer W. Carpenter of Richmond. The class motto is Climb Though the Rocks be Rugged, flowers pink carnation, colors silver and pink. Members include Elizabeth Barnes Edna Hastie Marian Hastie Myrtle Holder Lucille Payne Ida Steele Nellie Jane Steele Elsie May Stephens Georgia Wyatt Hobart Grooms and William Settles.

Montgomery County High School J. L. Clark Christian Church High School Homer W. Carpenter Richmond Elizabeth Barnes Edna Hastie Marian Hastie Myrtle Holder Lucille Payne Ida Steele Nellie Jane Steele Elsie May Stephens Georgia Wyatt Messrs Hobart Grooms William Settles

A Treat in Store For Baseball Fans

Friday at 3 30 p m at the Fair Grounds the snappy young team of the city school faces old rivals Cynthiana in a hotly contested game of the season. Sterling boasts the best Central Kentucky High School Athletic Association aggregation with six straight wins. Riessinger's offers top shoe repair service.

Fair Grounds Cynthiana Sterling Central Kentucky High School Athletic Association

Mt Sterling Beats Versailles in Home Base Ball Clash

The Mt Sterling Baseball Club defeated Versailles 6 to 5 before a large crowd at the Fair Grounds park on Sunday. Wells pitched well for Mt Sterling and Skidmore made a notable one handed stop in the second inning while Dunavent caught well and kept runners close. A new grandstand will be built at the park soon, offering improved summer baseball. Shoes repaired the same day they are received at Riessinger's. pd.

Fair Grounds Park Mt. Sterling Versailles Skidmore Wells Dunavent

Address at Courthouse Friday Night by Mr. Adams

A large gathering is expected at the Courthouse Friday night for Mr. T. W. Adams to speak at 7 30. His address titled Democracy the Home the School the Church and their relation to Good Roads will cover current fallacies in the Montgomery Good Roads movement. Ladies are especially invited.

T. W. Adams Advocate

City High School Beats Clark County 6 to 2 on Home Diamond

Last Friday at home City High School defeated Clark County High School 6 to 2 after a scoreless first three innings. Rain forced cancellation of a Cynthiana game, with a rematch set for Friday. Floyd Stamper aims to return from an injury for the Cynthiana game. Miss Virginia Duff remains ill. Senior exams begin Wednesday, with regular exams May 26. Grammar school commencement June 1 and high school June 2.

City High School Clark County High School Sterling Cynthiana Floyd Stamper Virginia Duff

Mothers and Teachers Department to Lead May Club Meeting

The Woman's History Club hosts Friday May 21 at 2 30 p m with topics on school laws domestic science and other educational issues. Members are urged to attend and invite a guest. The seventh University Lecture titled The Deficiency of Our School System by J J Tygert will be presented Saturday May 22 at 2 30 p m at the club rooms.

Mothers and Teachers’ Department The Woman’s History Club J. J. Tygert A. M

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Sterling Manhattan Walsh’s John W. Boardman Hanna Bruin Chas. D. Grubbs W. C. Hamilton Senff Robert H. Winn Montgomery High Riessinger’s Riessinger’s. Pd M. C. H. S. News Dr. Scholl R. E. Punch &Co
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