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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1920

Page

5

Numerous Lexington Residents Visit, Travel, and Guests

A long list of visits and departures across Kentucky and nearby states includes George Yeaman heading to Lyndon for E M I training, Miss Nancy Clay and Rex Hall returning from Denver, and Jack Winn off to Princeton N J to coach football. Guests include Mrs Anna Bailey of Lexington with Mrs Amanda Clay, Mrs James A Leech visiting Louisville, and many others visiting Huntington, W Va Chattanooga and Cincinnati.

George Yeaman Lyndon, Ky Anna Bailey Lexington Amanda Clay Alvin Ratliff Sarah Frances Hamilton Margaret College Versailles G. H. Seale Atlanta W. T. Fitzpatrick Sally Berry Sharpsburg Mary Lou Sharp Ellis Smith Clinton, Mo F. S. Ralls Nannie E. Ralls M. C. Clay C. B. Duerson

Local Luncheon Hosted by Mr and Mrs J Carroll Hamilton

Mr and Mrs J Carroll Hamilton hosted a Friday luncheon at their Flat Creek home in compliment to Mrs William Yerkes of California. Guests included Mrs Yerkes and Miss Elizabeth Yerkes of California, Mr and Mrs Ben Woodford, Mr and Mrs Catesby Woodford, Mr and Mrs Will Wornall, Mr and Mrs Henry May, Mr and Mrs E Spears, and Misses Mamie and Elizabeth Spears of Paris.

J. Carroll Hamilton Flat Creek William Yerkes California Hamilton Yerkes Elizabeth Yerkes Ben Woodford Catesby Woodford Will Wornall Henry May E. Spears Mamie and Elizabeth Spears Paris

Mrs Mary Coleman Ayres Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs. Mary Coleman Ayres was hostess at her West Main street home for a bridge club gathering. Mrs. R G Owings won the best score and received a fancy bread tray and knife as the prize. The guest list includes Mrs J M Hoffman Mrs John G Winn Mrs Pierce Winn and many others.

Mary Coleman Ayres Bridge Club West Main Street R. G. Owings Ayres J. M. Hoffman John G. Winn Pierce Winn J. C. McNeal Clayton Howell Henry Reid Margaret Bogie R. G

Box Supper At Grassy Lick School House

A box supper will be held at Grassy Lick school house next Thursday night September 16 for the benefit of the school. Public cordial invited and urged to attend.

Grassy Lick

Hunting Trouble With a Dim Lantern

A pithy remark on human nature contrasts divine intention for happiness with some people chasing trouble. The idea frames life as a moral warning about wasted effort and poor judgment.

Prominent farmer Robert S. Smith dies after illness at 46

Robert Scott Smith, notable breeder of Polled Shorthorns and local leader, died at his Columbus Pike home after a paralysis illness. A Mt. Sterling, Kentucky native who settled in 1903 on the Patterson farm, he served on the school board and led the Scioto Valley Grange. Survived by his wife Dorothy Turney Patterson and two children Katherine and William Halley, plus two sisters. Funeral held Friday at his residence. burial in Hillsboro Patterson family lot.

Robert Scott Smith Columbus Pike Mr. Smith Mt. Sterling Patterson Dorothy Turney Patterson Hillsboro Katherine Wm. Halley L. E. Griggs Lacey C. Smith Wm. Halley Smith Montgomery County Kentucky

McCormicks Move Into Redesigned West High Home

Mr and Mrs C W McCormick have moved into their newly purchased West High street residence from John L McCormick. The remodeled and redecorated house is described as one of the handsomest in the city.

C. W. McCormick West High Street John L. McCormick

Religious Quarterly Meeting at Grassy Lick

A religious quarterly gathering is planned for Grassy Lick next Sunday with Dr. G. E. Cameron of Lexington presiding elder to preach.

Grassy Lick G. E. Cameron Lexington

Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Bart Williams in Cynthiana

Announcement of the birth to Mr. and Mrs. Bart Williams at their Cynthiana home. Mrs. Williams is formerly Miss Marjorie Wilson of this city. A light humorous note recalls an old fashioned neighborly quarrel over brewery habits.

Bart Williams Cynthiana Williams Marjorie Wilson

Debts to the World: A Hypothetical Burden Explained

The text asks readers to imagine being the world and owing every person a living, reframing personal debt as a global existential obligation. It uses provocative language to explore responsibility and collective support.

Salesmen Wanted for Farm Agency Represent Wisconsin Areas

Prospective buyers reach 7500 weekly through nationwide ads. The Strout Farm Agency seeks reliable men in Wisconsin to act as local representatives. No prior experience required but must own a car. Earnings range from 3000 to 7500 yearly. Include age experience and property ownership in first letter. Cincinnati office.

America Wisconsin E. A. Strout Farm Agency Blymyer Bldg

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