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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1919

Page

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Barkley to Speak at Courthouse Day in Mt Sterling

Alben W. Barkley congressman from Kentucky's First District will address Montgom ery county voters at the Courthouse Monday afternoon at two. He is described as a gifted speaker and a leading party figure in Washington. The event, expected to draw a large crowd, is noted as an opportunity to hear Democracy expounded by a noted orator.

Alben W. Barkley Montgomery County Congressman Barkley Kentucky Washington Mt. Sterling Douglas

Simon's Seven Day Anniversary Sale Highlights Fall Fashion

Beginning today Harry Simon's in Lexington launches a seven day sale offering fall and winter suits in unbroken lots new fall dresses waists skirts and coats silk underwear hosiery and children's wear including silk kimonos and bath robes at strong values. The 224 228 West Main Street store promotes quality and quick turnover on this anniversary event.

Harry Simons Lexington West Main Street Simon’s Great Store

City Council Repeals Liberty Street Renaming

At Tuesday's meeting the city council repealed the ordinance changing the north city street from C. and O. Station to Clay street to Liberty street and reinstated its former name. The council also ordained a $50 license tax for laundry agencies. Underwear. R. E. Punch & Co.

Clay Street Liberty Street

Baptist Fellowship Supper at Georgetown Church Friday

A fellowship supper will be held at the Baptist church Friday evening October 17 at 7 o clock. Members, in laws, and all associated with the congregation are invited. Dr Eberhardt of Georgetown and Dr J S Wallingford of Paris will speak. A supper will be served and a plate reserved. Notify Mrs Jenny Thompson at 138 if you will attend.

The Baptist Church Eberhardt Georgetown Baptist Church J. S. Wallingford Paris Jennie Thompson

CLOTHING STORE TO OPEN BY UNITED STORE MANAGER

The United Clothing Store under H. B. Turner will open on court day in the Julian building with a full stock of high grade merchandise. Items priced about 25 percent below typical cash purchases and no credit ties. Turner invites friends to inspect offerings and shop on a cash basis.

United Clothing H. B. Turner Turner

Reform Leader to Speak on Prohibition in City

Dr. Wilbur F Craft head of the International Reform Bureau will address the public in this city Tuesday October 28 under the local WCTU. He will advocate statewide prohibition. Mrs Frances E Beauchamp of Lexington will speak Saturday afternoon from courthouse steps for statewide prohibition.

Wilbur F. Craft International Reform Bureau Craft Frances E. Beauchamp Lexington

M R Hainline Improves After Auto Accident

The condition of M. R. Hainline, injured in an automobile accident about two weeks ago, continues to improve. He remains at St. Joseph's Infirmary in Lexington and will be brought to his home here late this week. Men and Boys Overcoats.

M. R. Hainline St. Joseph’s Infirmary Lexington

Elimination of typesetting in October Digest issue

The October 18 issue of the Literary Digest uses plates photographed from the original typewritten copy to remove typesetting. The change, a result of the New York printers strike, introduces uniform type across the magazine with photographic copies of the articles on the page margins.

Literary Digest New York City

Clocks to Turn Back October 26 Amid Law Repeal

Sunday October 26 marks the clock rollback one hour as a long repealed law finally takes effect. Farmers rarely observed the rule, citing labor timing issues and hardship from altered work hours. The main complaint was the mismatch of time settings between winter and summer.

Lockridge announces marriage of Mary Elizabeth Lockridge Cox

Mrs. Robert Lockridge announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Elizabeth to Frank Leon Cox on October 15 in Lexington Kentucky. The couple will reside at home after November 1 in Georgetown Kentucky. Miss Lockridge has moved from Mt. Sterling to Russell Cave near Lexington. Cox is the Frankfort and Cincinnati agent at Georgetown and formerly from Bourbon County.

Robert Lockridge Mary Elizabeth Frank Leon Cox Lexington Georgetown

Miss Julia Rodman to Attend National Panhellenic Editors Conference

Miss Julia B. Rodman editor of the Adelphean Magazine will depart Wednesday night for Washington D C to represent the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority at the Editor's Conference of the National Panhellenic Council. She will pause in Lynchburg for a few days visit at Randolph-Macon Women's College.

Julia B. Rodman Adelphean Magazine Washington, D. C Alpha Delta Pi Sorority National Panhellenic Council Miss Rodman Lynchburg Randolph-Macon Women’s College

Sale of fine residence property at auction Saturday afternoon

W. H. Wood as agent for W. T. Fitzpatrick advertises a well located residence for sale at auction this Saturday at 2 oclock. The notice urges readers not to miss the rare opportunity and to attend the sale.

W. H. Wood W. T. Fitzpatrick

Silver Tea for County High School Benefit

The Sunshine Society of the Pres byterian church hosts a silver tea in the Sunday school rooms next Saturday from 3 to 5 PM. Proceeds benefit the County High School.

Sunshine Society of the Presbyterian Church

Missionary society hosts Grassy Lick church event

The Grassy Lick Methodist church welcomed the city missionary society for an all day meeting on Tuesday October 10. Jennie Thompson spoke on the W C T U convention in LaGrange, several new members joined, and talks on prayer sacrifice and giving followed. A devotional by Oscar Moss and a farewell prayer by Maggie Rumery closed the program.

Methodist Church Grassy Lick Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Oscar Moss Sallie Mason C. L Missionary Society

McNamara Mathias Engagement in Carlisle Announced

Mrs P McNamara announces the engagement of her daughter Gertrude to Edward Mathias of Carlisle. The wedding is planned in this city later this month. Gertrude is a popular, witty businesswoman and former Cumberland Telephone bookkeeper. Edward Mathias is a prominent Carlisle businessman. The couple will reside in Carlisle after marriage.

P. McNamara Gertrude Edward Mathias Carlisle Miss McNamara Cumberland Mathias

President Wilson in grave condition returns to rest

Reported as grave with the outlook for recovery depending on many weeks of continuous rest. The world watches with anxious anticipation for word of a speedy recovery and renewed health.

Wilson

Rodman announces engagement of Julia Rodman to George Warwick

Mr and Mrs Thomas Bainbridge Rodman announce the engagement of their daughter Julia Bainbridge Rodman to George Withrow Warwick of Pittsburgh and Frankfort. Miss Rodman, a Randolph Macon graduate, is a leading Blue Grass social figure and member of Alpha Delta Pi and the Pi Ribbon Society. Warwick, a Kentucky University graduate, served in the army and now works with an electrical engineering firm in Pittsburgh. The wedding is planned in early winter in this city and the couple will reside in Pittsburgh.

Thomas Bainbridge Rodman Julia Bainbridge George Withrow Warwick Pittsburgh Frankfort Miss Rodman T. B. Rodman Sterling Blue Grass Randolph-Macon Women’s College Alpha Delta Pi Warwick Kentucky University

Pathe Phonograph Ads Linked Between Papers

The H. H. Pieper Company, local Pathe dealer, promotes Pathe phonographs with ads in the Saturday Evening Post and the Mt. Sterling Advocate. The firm has a large stock and invites public visits to hear the machine, with easy purchase terms available by special arrangement.

Pathe Phonograph Saturday Evening Post Advocate H. H. Pieper Company Pieper Company Pathe Mt. Sterling Advocate

Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Thomas Hirsle

Mr and Mrs Thomas Hirsle celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home near Kiddville yesterday. About fifty guests attended an old fashioned spend day ending with an elaborate dinner. Friends and relatives wish them many more anniversaries.

Thomas Hirsle Kiddville

Miller acquires partner’s half of service station

Marion Miller buys Greg Russell’s half interest in the Miller Russell service station. Russell has not yet chosen his future business.

Marion Miller Greg Russell Miller

Cedar Grove Man Dies In Auto After Illness

John Littleton of Cedar Grove died suddenly in his car near Jackson Storer's farm on the Carmargo pike while returning home with his wife. He was about fifty nine, proprietor of a Cedar Grove general store, and survived by his wife and several siblings. The body was moved to the Eastin Harris undertaking establishment and later buried in Aden, Carter county.

John Littleton Cedar Grove Jackson Storer Camargo Pike Littleton Eastin & Harris Aden Carter County

Congressman Fields to Campaign Across County Next Week

Congressman W. J. Fields will arrive next Tuesday and spend the week canvassing the county for the Democratic ticket. He plans speeches around the county with dates to be announced later. Fields is popular in this region and his visit is greeted with pleasure.

W. J. Fields Congressman Fields

Colored M E Conference Opens Here With Delegates

The Kentucky and Ohio Conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church convenes here tomorrow and remains in session through Sunday. Bishop C H Phillips of Nashville Tenn will preside. Several hundred delegates from about 15 000 members are arriving, with Judge H C McKee delivering the welcome address.

Kentucky and Ohio The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church C. H. Phillips Nashville, Tenn H. C. McKee

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Barkley Bank” Street R. E. Punch & Co Baptist Fellowship Supper Cooper’s Gloves R. E. Punch & Co. Boys Knox Miss Minnie Goins Wt. Sterling, Kentucky Cooper M. E Vanarsdell’s Rogers Coats Georgette
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