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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1920

Page

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Irvine baseball team to play here Sunday

The Mt. Sterling Baseball Team will play Irvine Sunday afternoon May 30 at 3 P.M. at the Fair Grounds park. Irvine comes highly recommended as one of the strongest in the state after defeats of Lexington Hustlers 16 to 5 and Versailles 18 to 3. Mt. Sterling plans a strong lineup with Martin at first Shanklin at second Hopins at short Skidmore at third Dunavent or All Jf Jones outfielders Dower or Sewell Jr Ben Scott catcher Wells or Manley pitcher. Admission 50 cents men 25 cents boys. ladies admitted free. Watch for a date with a Cincinnati team later in season.

Mt. Sterling Irvine Fair Grounds Park Martin Shanklin Hopins Skidmore Dunavent All Jones Dower Sewell Ben Scott Wells Manley Cub Cincinnati

Former Local Boy Makes Good in Indiana

Isaac T. Rogers Jr. from this city now in Indianapolis has risen from yard overseer at Maas Neimeyer Lumber Co to head of the Cost Department and now manager of Standard Grocery Co. with a chain of 24 stores. His new salary is 3120 dollars plus commissions, and friends here wish him continued success.

Isaac T. Rogers, Jr Indianapolis Hoosier State Rogers

Tom Grubbs To The Bar After Graduation

Mt Sterling native Tom Grubbs said he will practice law in Mt Sterling after graduating in June from the University. Grubbs took the bar exam in Lexington and has been a standout pitcher for the Wildcats, with an unofficial no hit no run game against Miami University in Oxford on the northern swing.

Tom Grubbs Wildcats Mt. Sterling Jawn McGraw New York Giants Grubbs Lexington Wildcat Miami University Oxford Ohio Lexington Herald

Shoe Price Drop Predicted For Late Next Winter

Edward A. Brand of the Tanners' Council testifies before a Senate inquiry that shoe prices should fall late next winter and in spring as leather costs decline. He notes delays due to preproduction and says savings won't show until the season ahead.

Edward A. Brand Tanners’ Council of the United States Senate Committee of Brand

Salvation Army Campaign Ends May 29 With Prizes

The Salvation Army drive concludes next Saturday May 29 led by local young women. Merchants offer prizes to top collectors as the city seeks to meet its quota and support the Army's work for the poor and needy. Blue bonnets join in helping the cause without delaying care for the sick and needy.

Salvation Army Montgomery County

Hartman Trunks in Five Styles Shown in Mt Sterling

The Walsh Co presents Hartman trunks in five distinct styles displayed in Mt Sterling. Shoppers can compare options on site and evaluate design, materials, and value offerings.

Hartman Mt. Sterling Walsh Co

Odd Fellows Meet With Their Brethren at Salt Lick

The Watson Lodge No. 32 delegation attended Bath Lodge No. 40 in Salt Lick Tuesday night the 25th to witness the conferring of the first and second degrees on three candidates W T Tyl er Walter Reis senger Clarence Barnes and William Seabee. The evening was one of enjoyment with delightful refreshments as the delegates were out all night and returned home early.

Watson Lodge No. 32 Bath Lodge No. 40 Salt Lick W. T. Tyler Walter Reissenger Clarence Barnes William Seabee Walter H. Wright A. L. Mitchell John Freeland Lewis Howard Lewis Myers W. J. McCarty

Silk and Isle Men’s Half Hose at Punch Co

Silk and isle colored men’s half hose offered by R E Punch & Co with a full range of colors available for choice.

R. E. Punch & Co.s

Good Roads Bond Issue Backed by Montgomery Fiscal Court

The Montgomery County Fiscal Court argues for a $300,000 bond to fund state built roads due to deteriorating macadam surfaces. They propose a 20 cent tax and state construction within ten to fifteen years, while the Advocate opposes extra levies. The petition seeks voter input on the bond measure.

Bourbon Menefee Clark Bath County Sentinel- Democrat Montgomery Kentucky

County High Closes Successful Term

The Montgomery County High School closed its term with a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J. L. Clark of the Methodist church. Class Day exercises and commencement at the chapel honored the 1920 class with Hobart Grooms as secretary and Elizabeth Barnes as second honors holder.

Montgomery County J. L. Clark Methodist Church Clyde Darsie Hobart Grooms William Cord Elizabeth Barnes William Settles Homer Carpenter Richmond John Grooms Jeffersonville Edna Hastie Elizabeth Frances Barnes Harlen Hobart Grooms Edna Maybelle Hastie Marian Melrose Hastie Myrtle Holder Lucille Estill Payne William Coke Settles Ida McKinley Steele Nellie Jane Steele Georgie Bert Wyatt Elsie Mae Stephens

Body of Lieut. Blevins Reaches Hoboken

A War Department message to George Blevins says Lieut. Blevins body has reached Hoboken and will be shipped to the city on May 30 arriving a few days later. Funeral services will be held at the grave with burial at Machpelah cemetery.

War Department George Blevins Lieut. Blevins Hoboken Machpelah Cemetery

Samuel Holland Buys Cleaning Plant Stands With York Gor​don Estate

Samuel Holland purchased the cleaning plant of the W. P. Gordon estate and will operate at the same stand. The ad notes Sugarine as the best chicken feed and offers delivery via Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co. Also mentions women's silk hose by Best at R. E. Punch & Co.

Samuel Holland W. P. Gordon Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co R. E. Punch & Co

Injunction Proceeds Delayed Over Bond Vote

Montgomery County residents face delay as a motion to dissolve a restraining order in the bond issue case will not be heard until next Wednesday or Thursday. The Advocate explains the procedural lapse and the reliance on a visiting judge, noting potential further postponements and a clash with promised speedy action.

Montgomery County Kerr Lexington Court of Appeals Advocate

Captain Nelson Weds Virginia Bride in Quiet Home Ceremony

Captain Robert L. Nelson of this city marries Miss Sarah Watts of Portsmouth Virginia at the bride’s home at high noon on Saturday. The couple, now honeymooning with Nelson’s parents, comes after his rapid service promotions and noted record.

Robert L. Nelson Sarah Watts Portsmouth Nelson E. Y. Nelson Henry Watts Old South Capt. Nelson E. ¥. Nelson

Tom Holland Sustains Ankle Injury At Fair Grounds

Tom Holland stepped from a farm wagon at the Fair Grounds and twisted the ankle landing on a rolling stone. The small bone above the ankle joint was broken but officials say the injury is not serious.

Tom Holland Fair Grounds Serius

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