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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

Page

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Popular Young Couple Marry This Morning

Miss Coretta Kerns and Joseph Keller wed at five o'clock in St Patrick's church. Rev. Father E B Rohrer officiated in a small ceremony with close family. The couple plans a honeymoon in New York and points in the East before settling with Mrs Kerns in Sterling.

Coretta Kerns Joseph Keller E. B. Rohrer St. Patrick’s Church Feehan Lucille Langhn Lexington John H. Keller Richmond Orrespond Miss Feehan Miss Laughlin Mt. Sterling High School Walsh Company Keller Jerry Keller Paris John Keller Sterling

Nan Hall Buys Skidmore Clay Street Home

Mrs Nan Hall purchased the residence on Clay street from Mr and Mrs D B Skidmore and will move in to make a home. The Skidmores plan to move to Lexington in the near future.

Nan Hall D. B. Skidmore Clay Street

Residence For Sale On Holt Avenue Near County High

Five room residence with gas and water at back door advertised as strictly modern. Located on Holt avenue and to be sold for fair value. Interested buyers urged to see Mrs. John Redmond on premises near County High School.

Holt Avenue John Redmond County High School

Lost Cordovan Bag With Small Sum Of Money

A cordovan bag containing a small amount of money has been lost. The finder is asked to keep the money and return the bag. No questions asked. Pity Mrs. Frank Boyd. The Advocate announces the appeal in its twice weekly edition.

Frank Boyd

Hunters Set For Opening Of County Game Season

Nimble Nimrods were seen Monday morning as hunting season opened with hunters planning trips to various counties, focusing on rabbits in Montgomery. County Clerk Keller Greene reports a flood of license seekers amid strict state Game Department rules. Cautionary guidance urges safe firearm handling to prevent accidents and keep guns away from children.

State Game Department

Stray Red Gilt Weighing About 200 Pounds

Stray red gilt hog weighing about 200 pounds seeks owner. Reward offered. Notify Stewart McCormick.

Stewart McCormick

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Jones Murder Trial

Verne Jones, charged with the murder of Woodson Henry, failed to secure a verdict after hours of deliberation with eight jurors for acquittal and four for conviction. Jones posted bail at 5 000 dollars and the case was continued to the next term. Defense alienists cited memory loss as plausible while a letter said to be from Mrs. Jones appeared in evidence.

Verne Jones Woodson Henry Jones C. D. Grubbs Commonwealth Hamilton Robert H. Winn W. B. White John A. Judy

Wanted five thousand turkeys top price offered

Classified notice from H. Gordon seeking turkeys with a premium price offered. Contact via telephone 460. Ad ends with the notation (8-3t).

H. Gordon Telephone 460

Businesses Close For Revival Services At Baptist Church

The following businesses will close from 3 to 4 o clock Tuesday through Friday to allow workers to attend the 3 PM revival service at the Baptist Church. The gesture aims to support a community movement for righteousness and personal attendance.

The Baptist Church

All Day Meeting Of Woman's Missionary Society

The regular monthly all day meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church was held Friday November 12 at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Wilson. Forty five guests attended as Mrs Herbert Moss led devotional and program on The City Church. A vote was taken to send a clothing box to Poland and a memorial service for Mrs Nannie Berkley was led by Mrs Chas Oldham. Resolutions praised Berkley and expressed sympathy to her daughter Miss Nancy Berkeley.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Lizzie Wilson North Sycamore Street Herbert Moss Chas. Reis Myers Woman’s Missionary Council Poland Nannie Berkley Nancy Berkeley God Father Charles Reis C. K. Oldham C. B. Duerson

Turkey market opens with $15750 in five days

Dealers report $15 750 paid for turkeys in five days as the market opens. Good birds fetch 35 cents per pound. The heaviest trade is expected for the Christmas period, with owners delaying shipments for Thanksgiving until fattened.

W H Bleving Sells Frame Residence on Samuels Avenue

W H Bleving sold to Mrs. Peter Kelly his recently completed frame residence on Samuels avenue with possession to be given immediately. Price paid was not disclosed. A sales promotion for Chenault & Crcar automobile rugs invites purchase at reduced prices.

W. H. Bleving Peter Kelly Samuels Avenue Chenault & Crcar

For Sale Pure White Holland Turkeys

For sale pure white Holland turkeys, both toms and hens. Call Mrs. Frank Boyd at 619-12, Box 16. The Advocate, published twice a week.

Frank Boyd Box

Commissioner Sells Various Properties at Courthouse Auction

Master Commissioner W. E. Jones sold multiple city and county properties at the Courthouse. Transactions included the Roger D. Barnes residence for 9025 dollars, the C. E. Evans property for 7500 dollars, the W. C. Chenault farm at 125 dollars an acre totaling about 9913 acres, the Arthur Byrd cottage for 1010 dollars, the Carl Trimble farm at 75 dollars per acre, and the Mary Ragan Gay cottage for 5350 dollars.

W. E. Jones Roger D. Barnes North Maysville Street R. R. Whitsett C. E. Evans West High Street W. T. Fitzpatrick W. C. Chenault Camargo Pike U. S. Whittaker Magoffin County Arthur Byrd

Aged Lady Dies at North Middletown

Mrs. Sarah Montague aged 79 died at her daughter Mrs. Charles Jones home in North Middletown Sunday evening at 8 of paralysis and general debility. Survived by five children and two brothers. funeral at 10 this morning conducted by Rev. F M Tinder. burial in Winchester cemetery.

Sarah Montague Charles Jones North Middletown Jones Mary Shaw Amazon Ohio Nannie Hayman Cincinnati E. J. Montague St. Paul Minn T. J. Montague Arsland Wis Thomas Hall Linden Avenue Winchester Jonathan Hall

Auction Sale Extra Ordinary Of Mrs Sarah Drake Mt Sterling Ky

Property on Holt Avenue Mt Sterling Kentucky offers a handsome building lot and fine furniture and household goods. Sale bills urged readers to attend and obtain more information from C Howell.

Sarah B. Drake Holt Avenue Mt. Sterling C. Howell

Charles Smathers Home from Marine Service

Charles Smathers son of Mr and Mrs W H Smathers has been discharged and returned home after over four years in the U S Marine Corps He spent the past year stationed in Philadelphia and is described as looking well and receiving a warm welcome home.

Charles Smathers W. H. Smathers Young Smathers U. S. Marine Service Philadelphia

Warning on malignant diphtheria in Kentucky health notice

Health Department urges vigilance as Kentucky faces a dangerous diphtheria outbreak. Parents are advised to watch children for symptoms and seek immediate examination if any warning signs appear to save lives. Notice dated November 15 1920.

Kentucky Health Dept

Special prices on all auto and bug gy robes

Window display by Chenault & Orear highlights special prices on auto and bug gy robes with clear emphasis in the shop window.

Chenault & Orear

Revival at Baptist Church Draws Crowds Florida

Interest grows as evening services at the Baptist church feature Rev. J. B. DeGarmo with Sam N. Elsey leading music. People are urged to come early for seats. businesses close 3 to 4 pm to allow attendance. Talks cover sin, belief, and forgiveness with daily 3 pm and 7 pm services. Thirteen confessions reported by Monday evening.

Baptist Church J. B. DeGarmo Sam N. Elsey DeGarmo

Hung Jury in Threlkeld Case Shocks Nicholasville Court

The jury in Commonwealth vs. Prof. T. B. Threlkeld failed to reach agreement after about six hours deliberation over the October 7 murder of Arthur Denman in Nicholasville. The case will be retried at the March term. Threlkeld remains free on a $5,000 bond.

the Commonwealth T. B. Threlkeld Nicholasville Arthur Denman Professor Threlkeld

Chenault and Crcar's Car Rug Offer

Local shop Chenault and Crcar's promotes a durable automobile rug designed to protect floors and keep interiors clean. The ad targets car owners seeking practical, affordable accessories for midpriced vehicles.

Chenault & Crcar’s

Foot specialist to stay in Mt Sterling

Dr. J. W. Weber will remain in Mt Sterling permanently due to his large practice. He will stay at his current location and take new patients. He reports wonderful success with foot treatment and will be in his office every Monday and Thursday from 10 to 5.

J. W. Weber Mt. Sterling Weber

Centre College Triumphs Over Kentucky 49 to 0 in Lexington

Centre College overwhelmed the University of Kentucky at Lexington by 49 to 0. A large local crowd attended the game and found it more interesting than the final score suggested.

Centre College University of Kentucky At Lexington

Season's First Snow Spreads Early Across Town

The city reports two inches of snow on the ground marking the season's first real snowfall. Elder resident "Old Man Grump" notes this as the earliest real snow in his memory.

Grump

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