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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1920

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Rest for Lucien B. Greene 74 in Machpelah Cemetery

Lucien B. Greene aged 74 died after a long illness at 8:00 last night. Survived by wife Sallie daughter Mrs Bridges and four sons Samuel L L D of Louis Keller and Ralph of this city. Funeral Friday at 2:30 at Machpelah Cemetery conducted by Rev Clyde Darsie. Greene was a respected citizen and longtime Christian church elder.

Lucien B. Greene Sallie Oenia Bridges Ae Samuel L L. D Louis Keller Ralph Sty Machpelah Clyde Darsie Greene Jesus

Mrs Henry Simpson Killed in Versailles Road Crash

Mrs Henry Simpson wife of a Lexington businessman was driving her car on the Versailles road when an interurban struck it. She was killed instantly with head crushed and hurled through the windshield against a stone fence.

Henry Simpson Lexington Versailles

Examining Trial for Policeman Stockdale Over Fay Shooting

The examining trial of Policeman Rufus Stockdale for the killing of John Fay in the city is set for Friday morning before County Judge E. W. Senff.

Rufus Stockdale John Fay E. W. Senff

Push for a Modern Hotel Aims to Boost Local Trade

Local boosters urge a united effort to finance and build a modern hotel to serve travelers. They cite Sterling growth, strong cattle and tobacco interests, and seek Chamber of Commerce leadership to make the project possible. Fresh produce at Vanarsdell's signals day’s offerings.

Mr. Sterling Court Day a_ united Chamber of Commerce

Farm accident leaves Reed paralyzed after fall at Stoner barn

Charles Reed fell from the top of a tobacco barn on Mrs. R. G. Stoner’s farm near Ewington Tuesday. He struck cross timbers, breaking his back and is now paralyzed. He was moved to a Lexington hospital for treatment. condition is serious and feared fatal.

R. G. Stoner Ewington Charles Reed Lexington

Miss Sally Eubank Joins Hamilton College Faculty

Miss Sally Clay Eubank accepts a position as instructor in the preparatory department at Hamilton College Lexington and will begin duties next week. She is a graduate of the County High School and an honor graduate of Bethany College.

Sally Clay Eubank Thomson Station Hamilton College Lexington Eubank the County High School Bethany College

Fresh and cured meats at Vanarsdell's

An advertisement notes a selection of fresh and cured meats available at Vanarsdell's, highlighting variety and local shopping options.

Vanarsdell’s

Haggard in Lexington Jail Transfer in Murder Case

Rodney Haggard of Winchester was moved to Lexington to await trial for the Clark Circuit Court murder of Ben Good. He also faces a divorce suit in which his wife seeks $20,000 alimony. The move to Lexington jail was ordered partly due to his wife being daughter of Clark county jailer J. Mullins.

Rodney Haggard Winchester Clark Ben Good Lexington Haggard

Johnson Sentenced to Prison and Fine for Mann Act Violation

Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson was sentenced by Federal Judge George A. Carpenter to one year and a day in Leavenworth and a $1000 fine for Mann Act violations. The ruling reaffirmed his 1913 conviction for transporting a white girl for immoral purposes, with Johnson previously fleeing to Europe and later surrendering near the Lower California border after a fugitive period.

Jack Johnson Leavenworth George A. Carpenter Johnson Pittsburg Chicago Europe California

Harding to Speak in Ashland Kentucky

Thomas W. Miller of the Republican National Committee says Senator Warren G. Harding will speak in Ashland Kentucky on September 28 local Republicans plan to attend the event. Also promotional note for Lexington Maid flour at Vanarsdell's.

Harding Kentucky Thomas W. Miller Speaker Republican National Committee Warren G. Harding Ashland Lexington Maid Vanarsdell’s

Judge Chalkley Speaks on Citizenship to Women’s Club

Judge Lyman T. Chalkley of the University of Kentucky Lexington lectured on Citizenship to a large gathering in Mt Sterling at the Country Women’s Club rooms. He was introduced by Hon. John G. Winn and hosted in Winn’s home during his visit.

Lyman T. Chalkley University of Kentucky Lexington Country Women's Club Judge Chalkley John G. Winn Mt. Sterling Country Women’s Club

Foot Doctor Dr. Weber Opens New Patient Slots

Dr. J. W. Weber in Mt. Sterling will treat new patients until October 15 1920. He will not take new patients after that date. He sees patients in Mt. Sterling Mondays and Thursdays and in Winchester Wednesdays and Saturdays.

J. W. Weber Mt. Sterling Weber Winchester

City High School elects senior class officers

The Senior Class of City High School held its first meeting Tuesday and elected President Henrietta Greene Vice President Elizabeth Prewitt Secretary Maryann Young and Treasurer John Samuels.

The City High School Henrietta Greene Elizabeth Prewitt Maryann Young John Samuels

Officer Hunt Resigns from City Police Force

Officer Matt Hunt of the City Police resigns after six weeks of service. It is not known who will succeed him on the force.

Matt Hunt Mr. Hunt

Two Die and Two Injured in Interurban Collision

Fayette county farmers John Speigel aged 42 and William Bourne aged 40 died after an interurban car from Nicholasville struck their Ford sedan at Station No 3 on the Nicholasville pike. Driver Luke Gregg was treated for head and side injuries, while his 10 year old son James escaped with minor scratches.

John Speigel William W. Bourne Fayette County Nicholasville Nicholasville Pike Speigel Bourne Luke Gregg James Gregg Gregg Greggs Interurban Miracu

Vanarsdell's Ad Buys Meat Grocery Trade and Brunswick Phonographs

An advertisement notes Vanarsdell's as the best line of meats and groceries in town. It touts Brunswick phonographs sold since the agency started, claiming customers are satisfied and the metallic sound is absent. Additional lines promote new pickling spices at Vanarsdell's.

Vanarsdell’s Brunswick W. A. Sutton & Son

It Pays to Advertise in the Advocate and Local Racing News

A city clubwoman notes ads pay off after placing a small piano want ad in the Advocate, receiving many replies including one from Florida. The Kentucky Futurity with a $14 000 purse will race at Lexington on Tuesday October 5, featuring Daystar Natalie the Great Emma Harvester Lucile Harvester Belle MacKenzie Voltage Signal Peter and other winners.

Advocate Florida Kentucky Lexington Daystar Natalie the Great Emma Harvester Lucile Harvester Belle MacKenzie Voltage Signal Peter

Next in line for the presidency

The piece notes charges in the daily press that the GOP is raising a fund larger than previous efforts by Gov. Cox and even doubling that amount. It argues the idea of buying the suffrage is implausible and asserts Senator Harding is an honest man unlikely to pursue such methods.

Daily Press James M. Cox United States Republican Party Harding

War Mothers to Meet at Seelbach Hotel Louisville

The Kentucky Chapter of American War Mothers holds its second annual convention at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville on October first. National War Mother Mrs. Alice M. French of Indianapolis will attend with other national officers. Montgomery County Chapter members are invited and urged to reserve hotel rooms now.

Kentucky American War Mothers Seelbach Hotel Louisville Alice M. French Indianapolis Montgomery County

Freak Judge Presents Ear of Corn Curiosity

Judge Lewis Apperson brought to this office an ear of corn described as a freak of nature. It resembles a forearm with a hand and glove shape and could be posed like a horse forefoot. The item is noted as a real curiosity.

Lewis Apperson

Specials Saturday and Court Day Specials

Brooms and Mops to Ivory Soap cakes Lenox Soap enameled baking pans envelopes cups and saucers set all with special prices. Children’s dresses and middy suits on sale at L. M. Redmond store with listed bargains and prices.

L. M. Redmond

Granulated Sugar Sold Cash at Richardson Bros and Cornwell

Granulated sugar priced at 18 dollars per 100 pounds cash sold by Richardson Bros and Cornwell.

Richardson Bros. & Cornwell

Carolina Growers Rally Against Low Tobacco Prices

Telegrams from Greenville North Carolina show prices cut to pieces as 5000 growers hold a mass meeting. They pass resolutions denouncing factories for refusing fair prices and vow self defense. Top prices drop from fifty cents and up last season to twenty to twenty five cents. War to the knife appears likely. Hoover Vacuum Cleaner ad promotes home cleanliness and time saving.

Greenville North Carolina

Building Lots Sold to Oil Operator From Frenchburg

Mrs. Nannie FE Ralls sold two building lots on North Sycamore Street to W O Back of Frenchburg. The price was not disclosed. Mr Back, an oil operator, will move his family to the city soon.

Nannie FE. Ralls W. O. Back Frenchburg Sycamore Street Back

Ice Cream Supper At Camargo School Friday Night

The Camargo Consolidated School hosts an ice cream supper in the school building Friday night to benefit the school. You are invited.

Camargo Consolidated School

Brunswick piano pitch and local sale teaser

Call and let us demonstrate the Brunswick piano the sweetest toned instrument on the market. Save 10 to 30 percent on groceries at Pieper's. Union School House Kiddsville Pike hosts an event Saturday eve Sept 18.

Brunswick W. A. Sutton & Son Pieper’s. T T Union School House Kiddsville Pike

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