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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1919

Page

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Students Head to Colleges Across States

Miss Mildred Gatewood Margare t Ramsey Margaret Turley and Mary Lawless Gatewood go to Danville. Henrietta Coleman Katherine Howell and John Allen Strossman attend Florida University Tallahassee. Garrett Chenault Howard Van Antwerp Edward Prewitt Will Daniels to Centre College Danville. David Howell Carl Boyd to Millersburg K Y. Barrell Bourne to Randolph Macon Military Academy Bedford Va. Alex Chiles George Hamilton to Culver Military Academy Culver Ind. Allen Patterson to V M L Lexington Va. Jesse Hainting to Washington and Lee Lexington Va. Chiles VanAntwerp to University of Michigan Ann Arbor. John Darsie to Bingham College Asheville N C. Ruth Kelly Katherine Conroy Burtoh Prewitt to State University Lexington Ky. Nancy Clay to Hamilton College Lexington Ky. Sara Frances Hamilton to Margaret College Versailles Ky. Louise Barnes to Maryland Institute Maryland. Emma Cooper to National Park Seminary Washington DC. Joe Bogie George Yeaman to K M L Lyndon Ky. Jenniol Gatewood to West Hampton College Richmond Va. Frances Kennedy to Randolph Macon Women's College Lynchburg Va. Franklin Reynolds Massanetteen Military Academy Woodstock Va. Elizabeth Guthrie Georgetown College Georgetown Ky. Knox hats are never knocked Walsh Co.

Henrietta Coleman Katherine Howell John Allen Strossman Florida University Tallahassee Fla Garrett Chenault Howard Van‘Antwerp Edward Prewitt Will ‘Daniels Centre College Danville David Howell Carl Boyd Im. M. L Millersburg Barrell Bourne Randolph-Macon Military Academy Bedford Alex Chiles George Hamilton Culver Military Academy Culver Ind Ington Jesse Hainting Washington and Lee Lexington Chiles B. VanAntwerp University of Michigan Ann Arbor John Darsie Bingham College Asheville N. C Ruth Kelly Katherine Conroy Burtoh Prewitt State University Nancy Clay Hamilton College Sara Frances Hamilton Margaret College Versailles Louise Barnes Maryland Institute Maryland Emma Cooper National Park Seminary Washington, D. C Joe Bogie George Yeaman K. M. L. Lyndon Jenmiol Gatewood West Hampton College Richmond Frances Kennedy Randolph Macon Women’s College Lynchburg Franklin Reynolds Massanateen Military Academy Woodstock Elizabeth Guthrie Georgetown College Georgetown

Membership Drive Launched for American Legion Post

At a Friday night meeting of ex service men a membership committee was named with Ratliff Lane as Chairman. The drive aims to enroll at least one hundred members in the Pangburn Post and elect officers to strengthen its standing in the state. Montgomery county veterans are urged to join.

Drive For the American Legion Ratliff Lane Pangburn Montgomery County

Paralyzed North Middletown Woman Aged 84 In Critical Condition

Mrs Mary Talbott of North Middletown, daughter of Toliver Young, aged 84, has been paralyzed and placed in a critical condition. She is aunt to Mrs J H Blount Miss Emi Lee Roberta Young and Mrs Howard French, all of this city.

Mary Talbott North Middletown Toliver Young J. H. Blount Emi Lee Roberta Young Howard French

Two Tone Shoes for the Young Man

Advertisement for TWO TONE SHOES marketed to the young man by R. E. Punch & Co. highlighting style and price.

TWO Tone Man R. E. Punch & Co

Death claims Albert Hoffman after long business career

Albert Hoffman born March 8 1847 died September 6 1919 after a life in Kentucky and nearby states. He built a hardware and fire insurance business Hoffmans Insurance Agency and a large money loaning operation. Survived by wife Laura Gill and children Harry G Miller and Mrs Robert Coleman, plus brother John W Hoffman. Funeral at home conducted by Rev Clyde Darsie with Dr M V P Yeaman.

Albert Hoffman William and I Sne Military Academy Chester Penn Laura Gill William C Harry G J. Miller Blanche Lansdown Robert L. Coleman Hoffman

Charles O Connell Weds Miss Breach In Washington

Charles O Connell married Miss Mildred Josephine Breach of Washington D C. The ceremony took place in Washington on September 3 with a bridal trip north before the couple settles at 109 Rhode Island Avenue. O Connell is a former Sterling man and well known here.

Charles O’connell Mildred Josephine Breach Washington, D. C Washinton Rhode Island Ave O’connell

Urban Accepts Job at Stephens Grocery and Meat Market

Louis Urban a meat cutter with several years of experience has accepted a position with Stephens Grocery and Meat Market where he will be pleased to meet his friends.

Louis Urban Stephens’ Grocery

Former hotel proprietor dies in Lexington

John D. Wyatt, longtime editor of the Ewing Inquirer and former proprietor of the National Hotel here, died in Lexington after a period of ill health. He leaves a wife and five children. Wyatt, related to B. F. Wyatt, edited excursions to the Falls and Mammoth Cave. Funeral services and burial were held in Flemingsburg on Thursday.

Lexington John D. Wyatt National Hotel Wyatt The Ewing Inquirer Falls Mammoth Cave B. F. Wyatt Flemingsburg

Garage storage offer on East Locust street

Two car storage space available in the garage on East Locust street at a rate of $3.00 per month. Contact 425-H. H. Coppage. Also advertising fall suits from R. E. Punch & Co. dated 11-21.

East Locust Street H. H. Coppage

Viola Humphries Dead After Appen dicitis Operation

Viola May Humphries nine ear old daughter of Mr and Mrs J Humphries died after an operation at Clark County Hospital Winchester She was ill about a week and after a preliminary diagnosis of appendicitis was operated on Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 pm at the Methodist church Rev E L Southgate will conduct burial in Machpelah cemetery.

Viola May Humphries J. Humphries Clark County Hospital Winchester E. L. Southgate Methodist Church Machpelah Cemetery

Methodist ministers reshuffled at Shelbyville conference

Rev J L Clark assigned to local Mt Sterling church after resigning presidency at Kentucky Wesleyan College Winchester. Rev E L Southgate to Georgetown. Rev J G Ragan to Camargo and Grassy Lick. Rev J L West transferred to Morehead but to reside Mt Sterling. Dr E G E Mann to lead education campaign raising 23000000. Cameron named district presiding elder. Horton, Watts, and Banks also appointed.

Methodist Church Shelbyville J. L. Clark Kentucky Wesleyan College Winchester E. L. Southgate Georgetown J. G. Ragan Camargo Grassy Lick J. L. West Morehead West Mt. Sterling E. G. E. Mann G. E. Cameron B. C. Horton Lexington T. W. Watts Versailles G. W. Banks

Stephens Grocery Advertisement Promises Best Quanty Melts

Slogan touts best quanty melts and groceries and invites customers to place orders. Local ad emphasizes affordable goods and quick service from Stephens Grocery in a straightforward promotional notice.

Stephens Grocery

Died: C Oakford Hinton Former Paris Jewelry Man

C Oakford Hinton a prominent Paris business man and former jewelry dealer died at his home in Paris Sunday. He was noted for his work with R. E. Punch & Co. and his long service in the local business community.

C. Oakford Hinton Paris

Property Transfer Near Jeffersonville in Powell County

C P Robertson sells the Poor House Farm to Thomas McCoy of Xenas Powell county for eight thousand dollars. The farm lies in the county's southeastern part near Jeffersonville, and Robertson and his family will reside there.

C. P. Robertson Thos. McCoy Xenas Powell County Jeffersonville Mr. Robertson

Stetson Hats Introduce New Fall Styles

R. E. Punch & Co. presents the latest fall fashion with Stetson hats and new fall suits highlighting the season's updated menswear.

R. E. Punch & Co

Navy Seaman Byron Hall Returns Home

Byron Hall has been released from service in the U S Navy and arrived home last week from Philadelphia where he has been stationed for several months. Veils and Veiling to match all the new hats at Mrs K O Clarke’s. Handsome line of silk hose in all colors at Roberts Mastin’s. The new thing in full suits R E Paneh Co.

Byron Hall U. S. Navy Philadelphia K. O. Clarke Roberts & Mastin’s R. E. Paneh & Co

Civil Service to Hold Open Exam for Clerk and Carrier

The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for clerk and city carrier positions at the post office in town, scheduled for September 27. Beautiful French millinery is arriving daily at Roberts & Mastin hat shop.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Roberts & Mastin

Mrs Prewitt School Reopens With Fresh Decor

Mrs J W Prewitt announces her school will reopen September 15 after rooms were beautified with paint varnish and decorations. Fall Hats a style to please every attendee.

J. W. Prewitt

School openings set for September 15 in city

Patrons urged to send children on the first day at 8:30 AM. Elementary and High Schools will open Monday September 15. Patrons and friends of education invited to visit and attend chapel at nine o'clock. W. C. Hopper, Supt.

Friends of Education W. C. Hopper

Fall millinery and accessories at Roberts and Mastin's

Fall styles shine at Roberts and Mastin's with new millinery and accessories on display. Browse hats, feathers, ribbons, and trims as the shop premieres autumn silhouettes and coordinating items.

Roberts & Mastin’s

President Wilson May Make Talk Here in Louisville

President Wilson is to arrive from Memphis on Sunday September 28 and spend that day and Monday in Louisville. He will be the last speaker in the state trip and may stop for a brief address from his private car rear platform if time permits during the return trip to Washington. Local supporters plan to accompany him to the Kentucky city. In other notes, F W Clark Newton Abney of this county and N W Donaldson of Sharpsburg bought a Dodge auto from Wren & Co.

Kentucky Earth Wilson Louisville Memphis Tenn Washington

Stephens' Grocery Prices Peak With Low Cost Quality

Local storefront advertises exceptionally low prices labeled as the lowest around, urging shoppers to compare value. Contact phone number 246 is listed for orders or inquiries.

Stephens’ Grocery

Engagement announced for Sallie Ford Moore and Paul James Arnold

Mrs. Sallie Moore of Scott County announces the engagement of her daughter Sallie Ford Moore to Paul James Arnold of Wheatley Ky. Both graduates of Georgetown College. Arnold will teach at the high school in Mr. Sterling next term. A warm welcome awaits the couple on arrival.

Sallie Moore Scott County Sallie Ford Moore Paul James Arnold Wheatly Miss Moore Mr. Arnold Georgetown College Arnold Sterling Mrs. Arnold

Hair Net Supply Match for Any Shade Announced

Mrs. K. C. Clarke introduces a new line of hair nets designed to match any shade, expanding options for coordinated appearance.

K. C. Clarke

Death of F S Stockdale at 65 in city home

Francis Marion Stockdale died after a lingering tuberculosis illness at his Queen Street home. He leaves a widow and no children. Funeral services were held in Flemingsburg after his body was taken there Friday for burial in the Flemingsburg cemetery.

Francis Marion Stockdale Queen Street Flemingsburg

Pershing Returns Home After Allied Victory

General John J. Pershing, commander of the American army, arrived in New York Monday after two years abroad to a rousing welcome. Soldiers and citizens greeted the famed commander as he touched home.

John J. Pershing New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mildred Gatewood Margaret Ramsey Margaret Turley Mary Lawless Gatewood Allen Patterson V. M. L, Lex MR. A. Hoffman Mr. Hoffman Christian Church Montgomery Shana Charles O'Connell Jesse L. Lasky Paramount Artcraft By Hall Caine Beulah Marie Dix Hugh Ford Hall Caine Matinee Wight Walsh Co Rev. J. L. Clark Civil Service Examination F. W. Clark Newton Abney This County N. W. Donaldson Sharpsburg Wren & Co Dodge Autos F. S. Stockdale Stacy Adams Gen. Pershing
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