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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
1
Prof Henry L Jones resigns from Pineville Schools and accepts the superintendent post at Fulton Kentucky. He and Mrs Jones left today for their new home as Fulton Schools welcome a widely recognized young educator.
The suit over control of The Roberta Oil Company and valuable Menefee County lands, including part of the Alexander lease, was heard last Saturday. Circuit Judge Prewitt denied the motion but appointed Denny Pieratt as receiver. appeal to Court of Appeals. Attorneys included Edward C. O'Rear and Ben Washer for Taylor. James H. Polsgrove Elwood Hamilton and Clay & Hogge for Dexter.
Tom Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs Harry G Hoffman has returned from England where he attended the Boy Scouts Jambo. He enjoyed the trip and promises a travel story to appear in next Tuesday's Advocate.
Prof Bruce Robbins left today for Paducah where he has accepted a position as teacher of English and Latin at Paducah High School. He is a young educator already gaining a strong reputation in his field and is the son of Dr A H Robbins of the county.
A S Hart one of Montgomery counties wealthiest farmers was badly hurt at his North Maysville street home. He fell from a barn loft striking his head while mules kicked. he remained unconscious for hours before being taken home. Doctors expect recovery.
Dr. Claude Sanlin, dentist, and Ben Yates, garage man, prominent Richmond residents, were arrested Tuesday night by Officer Matt Hunt. They pled guilty Wednesday morning before Judge Ben R. Turner to a disorderly conduct charge and paid fines of $20 plus costs.
To Coach Princeton Jack Winn of this city has been elected as one of the coaches for the Princeton football team and will depart soon to begin his duties. A Princeton graduate of the class of 1919, he starred for two seasons and this honor is well deserved.
Mrs. Robert L. Coleman underwent an appendicitis operation today at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lexington. She withstood the procedure well and is doing nicely.
Richardson Bros. and Cornwell announce purchase of Wilson Meat Market on East Main Street and state they will carry a full line of home killed meats and groceries. They request the public's patronage.
G A Gilchrest resigns from Eastin Harris undertaking firm and returns with his family to his former home in ex ington. The Advocate reports the personnel change in a biweekly edition.
Senate investigators heard Republican witnesses confirm Cleveland quotas of 400000 and Atlanta 25000 for campaign funds. Harry Blair said Form 101 proposed 5000 and 10000 sub scriptions while denying knowledge of disbursement plans. Testimony covered state quotas, totals from 1918 to 1920, and attempts to keep corporate gifts separate from official drives.
The Hazelrigg Bible Class of the Christian Church invites the Broadway Christian Church Men’s Bible Class from Lexington to attend a Sunday program on September 19. About two hundred members are expected with Dr. Mark Collis joining as pastor.
Gay Wilson sold his meat and grocery business on East Main street to W. H. Richardson J. B. Richardson and Newton Cornwell who will take charge at once. The new firm plans to offer only the best groceries and meats and comes with experienced, popular partners. Wilson has not stated his future plans.
Miss Mabel Foley daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Foley was riding on Main street when a harness broke. The horse bolted, she leaped from the carriage and fell onto brick streets. Taken to her home on Hinkston pike. no bones were broken and she should recover in days.
Circuit Judge Prewitt issues a temporary restraining order against the red light district preventing occupants from operating dis orderly houses. The order will be perpetuated by parties agreeing to clean up the places and leave the city after a penal action brought by Commonwealths Attorney Hamilton weeks ago.
A labor statement calls James Cox a fine gentleman and predicts his political win over Warren G. Harding. The remark frames Harding as only agreeable without substantial platform. The brief reflects campaign rhetoric from labor sources commenting on the race dynamics.
Rodney Haggard awaiting an examining trial for the killing of Ben Good had another postponement on defense motion before Judge Lee Evans. No new date set. Judge Evans noted a marriage relation to the defendant and preferred not to preside if possible as the grand jury convenes September 13, making an indictment likely to shift the matter from the examining court.
Marry in Winchester II Mr Salyer, a well known Lost street grocer, wed Mrs Sarah Everman at the bride’s home in Winchester. Rev Dr C L Thompson officiated in the presence of families and a few intimate friends. The couple plan a short wedding trip before moving back to this city to reside.
Porter Huls left town today for Dallas Texas to establish a new home and join Al Cruikshank in oil industry business. His wife and baby daughter Anne Reed will join him within weeks as friends here express regret yet best wishes.
Miss Christine Ramey daughter of Mr and Mrs Davis Ramey of this city underwent an appendicitis operation Tuesday morning at a Lexington hospital. The procedure was entirely successful and she is rapidly recovering.
Vivian Faulkner shows rapid health improvement while under care in Asheville North Carolina. Friends anticipate a full recovery as his condition continues to get better.
The regular council meeting at City Hall Tuesday night handled routine matters with several topics discussed for future action.
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