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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1920

Page

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Noted Minister Southgate Retires After Long Service

Dr. E. L. Southgate, renowned Kentucky Methodist leader, retires after five decades of ministry. He served as presiding elder in multiple districts, established Epworth Church in Lexington, and earned numerous honors including emeritus status and honorary degrees. He plans to settle in Lexington to pursue literary work.

E. L. Southgate Methodist Church of Kentucky Georgetown Lexington Southgate W. H. Coffman John C. Breckinridge Confederate Veterans Confederate Veteran’s Association of Kentucky Kentucky Wesleyan College Miami University Carter Harrison Benjamin Har H. C. Morrison Asbury College Dr. Southgate John Kentucky Pierce Trotter Mt. Sterling Church

Piano sought by Mrs Oldham for purchase or rental

Wanted to buy or rent a piano. A used one will be considered if suitable. Apply to Mrs A B Oldham, phone 257, (2 Tuesdays).

A. B. Oldham

Robert Smith Dies At Home In Ohio

Robert Smith formerly of this city died at his home in Ash ville Ohio on Thursday from paralysis at about 45 years of age He leaves a wife and two children a son and daughter and two sisters Mrs L E Griggs and Miss Lucy Smith The burial was Sunday at Hillsboro Ohio He was a farmer of prominence and a longtime member of the Baptist church The city mourns the loss of a respected neighbor and adviser

Robert Smith Holly Kate Smith Ashville Ohio Hillsboro L. E. Griggs Lucy Smith Griggs Baptist Church

Four Month Old Child Dies in Lexington Home

The four month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Atkin of Lexington died Saturday morning September 4 at their home. Mrs. Atkinson is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Coons of this city. Funeral services were held at the Coons home Sunday at three o clock conducted by Prof. A W Fortune of Lexington and Bro B W Trimble of this city with burial at Machpelah cemetery.

Wm. Coons Albert Atkinson Lexington Death

Ebbert to remodel Julian property in Birmingham division

Will Ebbert of Birmingham Alabama, son in law of Mrs T G Julian, inherit the corner Main and Maysville property from the T G Julian estate. He will remodel the Julian building and the occupants Hombs and Heibel will take the entire first floor and expand stock to fit the added space. The renovated store is expected to become more popular.

S. C. Ebbert Birmingham Ala T. G. Julian Main Maysville Streets Julian Hombs & Heibel

Chickens for Sale Pure Barred Plymouth Rock Pullets

Fifty pure Barred Plymouth Rock pullets from April hatch advertised for sale by Mrs. Jas. Cravens. Prices reasonable if taken at once. Phone 660-W.

Plymouth Rock Jas. Cravens

The Loneliness of a City Measured by Poverty

A terse line notes that the vast city’s loneliness is felt most acutely when one is broke, underscoring poverty amid urban life.

Paulist Priest To Lecture Here At St Patrick’s Church

Rev. Arthur R. Miller C. S. P. will start a lecture series at St. Patrick’s Church on October 3. He previously drew Protestants and Catholics. topics include Is Life Worth Living, What Is Wrong With the World, The Abuse of Freedom, The Priest and the Confessional, Love Marriage and Divorce, The Catholics and the Mass, Spiritualism, The City on the Hill, Catholic Ideals, Why I Am a Catholic. A question box at the church entrance invites audience questions to be answered each evening before the talks.

Arthur R. Miller St. Patrick’s Church

Haggard Trial Set For Tomorrow

After a Saturday conference of attorneys the examining trial of Rodney H. Haggard for the murder of Ben Good is postponed to Wednesday at 9:30 AM due to missing witnesses. Maury Kemper leads the prosecution with County Attorney Moore. Benton & Davis defend with Judge Stevenson and others. Moore notes difficulty in finding twelve qualified jurors in Clark county.

Rodney H. Haggard Ben Good Maury Kemper Lexington Moore Benton & Davis J. M. Stevenson J. Smith Hays G. F. Wycoff F. M. Haggard

Marriage of W. Kidd Allen and Mrs Jack Lisle in Lexington

The wedding of W. Kidd Allen and Mrs. Jack Lisle, Winchester social figures, occurred Saturday night in Lexington with Rev. J. W. Porter officiating. The bride, widow of Jack Lisle, is J. M. Anderson’s granddaughter from Kiddville. Mr. Allen is son of John C. Allen and works for Baldwin Jewelry Co. Both are well known locally.

W. Kidd Allen Jack Lisle Winchester Lexington J. W. Porter J. M. Anderson Kiddville Clark County Allen John C. Allen Baldwin Jewelry Co

Mr and Mrs Greenwade Celebrate 51st Anniversary

Mr Peter Greenwade and Mrs Greenwade hosted about fifty friends and relatives at their Spencer pike home. The occasion featured a flower decorated setting and a noon multi course lunch followed by watermelons. They invited guests to return for a possible 52nd anniversary if they live.

Peter Greenwade Spencer Pike Mr. Greenwade

Anniversary Meeting of Camargo Church Society

The Woman's Missionary Society of Camargo Christian church marked its first anniversary with a September meeting at the Sulphur well just below Camargo. Husbands and friends attended and a hearty supper followed the program.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Camargo

Carload of Can nel Coal Offered by Mt Sterling Co

Mt Sterling Commission and Storage Co advertises a fresh carload of cannel coal available for immediate order. The notice urges customers to place their orders now with the company.

Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Co

Local Men Buy R. E. Punch Clothing Store

The estate of the late R. B. E. Punch sold the clothing store to Bruce P. Duty and James M. Nesbitt, who will take charge in November. The shoe department is excluded. The firm aims to serve a high class trade with quality clothing and haberdashery.

R. BE. Punch R. G. Kern Bruce P. Duty James M. Nesbitt Punch Company Duty Mr. Nesbitt

Mt Sterling City Schools Open With Record Enrollment

Mt Sterling schools opened with 513 pupils enrolled in grammar and high schools, up ten from last year. Home Economics under Miss Elsie Potter to begin this week. Prof Babb urges patrons to keep children home until eight in the morning to reduce early crowds on school grounds.

Mt. Sterling City Elsie Potter Babb

Mrs. Haggard Files Divorces Suit and Custody Claim

Mrs. Nancy Mullins Haggard through attorney Ronald Oldham filed in Clark Circuit Court for divorce from Rodney Haggard, custody of their four year old daughter, and alimony of 20000 dollars. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment including threats to her life and eviction from home, and says her husband shares responsibility for damaging rumors about her reputation.

Nancy Mullins Haggard Ronald Oldham Clark Rodney Haggard

Violin Director Vigneti Resigns from Lexington College of Music

Georges Vigneti resigns as director of the violin department at Lexington College of Music to join the Cleveland Orchestra under Nikolai Sokoloff. A successor will be announced soon. Local patrons regret his departure after a successful term in Lexington.

Georges Vigneti Lexington College of Music Cleveland Orchestra Nikolai Sokoloff The College of Music Vignell Lexington

Withrows Sell City Property to C M Brown

Mr and Mrs John Withrow of Lexington sold their frame residence and brick store on the corner of Main and Willow to C M Brown of Jeffersonville this county for private consideration.

John Withrow Lexington Main and Willow Streets C. M. Brown Jeffersonville County

Fine Montgomery Motor Co. opens enlarged modern showroom

The Montgomery Motor Co now occupies a 16,800 square foot building with finished offices and display rooms. The new facility is described as one of the most complete and modern buildings in the state.

Montgomery Motor Co

Enoch and Sandefur Eloped to Marry in Cincinnati

William Enoch and Miss Mary Sandefur eloped to Cincinnati where they were married Monday morning. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sandefur, is a bright City High School student and popular social figure. Enoch, son of Mrs. John C. Enoch, is a businessman with Enoch Manufacturing Co. They will return to the city to establish their home.

Mary Sandefur William Enoch Cincinnati Guy Sandefur City High School Enoch John C. Enoch Enoch Manufacturing Co

Enterprising Hillsboro Merchant Builds Big Trade

Enterprising merchant A. Denton of Hillsboro Fleming county visited this city yesterday. He proves that it pays to advertise by growing a store based business to 50 000 to 65 000 dollars annually in a town of 200 to 300 people. His Hillsboro store features electric lights rest rooms and conveniences matching city department stores.

Miner A. Denton Tillsboro Fleming County Denton Hillsboro

Miller returns to Somerset to lead high school printing

Clay Miller has returned to Somerset to assume charge of the high school printing department. His abilities are well suited to the role and his absence from the local printer's art is felt as a loss. His friends extend best wishes as he begins this new field of labor in Mt. Sterling.

Clay Miller Somerset Miller Mt. Sterling

Taxpayers urged to list property before deadline

Taxpayers are warned to list their property for taxes at once to avoid reports to the Board of Supervisors. The notice stresses the approaching time limit and directs visits to the tax office for compliance.

Board of Supervisors

Will Open Studio by Mrs F Hamilton on Samuels Ave

Mrs 8 F Hamilton will open her studio on Samuels avenue September 13. Piano music featured.

F. Hamilton Samuels Avenue

Boy Wanted to Learn Printing Trade

Advertises an opening at Advocate Publishing Co for a boy to learn the printing trade. Describes the opportunity as a good salary and akin to going to school while getting paid. Apply to the Advocate Publishing Co for details.

Advocate Publishing Co

Montgomery County Ministers Pleased with Appointments

The Kentucky Conference of the M. E. Church South assigns G. E. Cameron as Presiding Elder for the district, keeps J. L. Clark as pastor, and places J. B. Ragan in Grassy Lick and Camargo. Mt. Sterling and Morehead congregations express joy at these continued or returned ministers.

Kentucky M. E. Church South Lexington G. E. Cameron J. L. Clark Clark J. 8 Ragan Grassy Lick Camargo Mt. Sterling J. L. West Morehead West Rev. West

Winchester Daily Democrat Becomes Wharton Owned

The Winchester Daily Democrat ends its dormancy under new owner and publisher R. Z. Wharton appearing with Labor Day. The paper extends a cordial welcome to Mr. Wharton and wishes him a successful career in old Kentucky. The note signals support for Democracy.

Winchester Daily Democrat R. Z. Wharton Wharton Old Kentucky

Word of Thanks for Baby William Coons

Mr and Mrs Albert Atkinson express gratitude for kindness shown after the death of their darling baby William Coons. The note credits friends and neighbors for support during a sad time.

William Coons Albert Atkinson

Farmers Advertise Rosen Rye for Immediate Delivery

Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Company offers Rosen Rye at 2.60 per bushel with a claim of superior quality and urge customers to place orders now for prompt delivery.

Mt. Sterling Commission & Storage Company

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Land & Priest Haggard R. E. Punch Clothing Mr. Vigneti Miss Sandefur Montgomery County Methodists Lida Goodpaster Henry P. Reid J. W. Burbridge Minnie Graves OLD Line Companies Coleman's Insurance Agency Mt, Sterling, Ky Rogers Bidg
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