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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1920

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John T. Woodford

John T. Woodford, 73, longtime resident and Kentucky gentleman, died after weeks of illness. He leaves wife Nannie Chenault and six children, including Thornton, Chenault, William, Catesby, and two daughters in Bourbon and this county. Funeral at Machpelah cemetery conducted by Revs. Clyde Darsie and B W Trimble. he was a Christian Church deacon with a noted Woodford Stage Farm legacy.

John T. Woodford Mr. Woodster Nannie Chenault Woodford Mr. Woodford Kentucky Thornton Chenault William Richard Winn County Catesby William Gay Bourbon Christian Church Machpelah Cemetery Clyde Darsie B. W. Trimble Montgomery County

H B Ringo Moving To New Store Room

The H B Ringo grocery store moves today from Maysville street to a new store room on West Main street. The space once used by Mr Ringo will be occupied by Richardson Bros wall, who will relocate from East Main street tomorrow.

H. B. Ringo Maysville Street West Main Street Mr. Ringo Richardson Bros. . Wall East Main Street William Building

Special School Children's Matinee Coburns Minstrels

A special School Children’s matinee features Coburns Minstrels at the Table Friday admission 25 cents.

Coburn

Express service improvements promised for Mt Sterling

Improvement in service arranged by J. M. Allen representing the American Railway Express comes after a Chamber of Commerce request. A new schedule will allow shipments west on 7 35, 11 50, and 4 35 trains and east on 8 45 and 12 45 trains.

J. M. Allen American Railway Express Company Chamber of Commerce Mr. Allen Louisville Lexington Mt. Sterling

Cox to Speak in Louisville October 8

Governor James M. Cox Democratic presidential candidate will speak in Louisville on October 8 with many local party workers expected to attend. He also will address audiences in Elizabethtown and Bowling Green on October 7.

James M. Cox Louisville Elizabethtown Bowling Green Kentucky

Predicts Cut in Food Cost Prices by Grocers Leader

Sol Westerfeldt president of the Retail Grocers Association predicts a general decline in food prices with eggs and butter excluded from the trend He cites high bank loan interest forcing price cuts to move crops and notes recent 10 cent fall in coffee and cheaper bread expected due to lower flour prices Fruit prices are at a minimum potentially below 1914 levels He says the shift may hurt some producers but will benefit the nation and restore normal conditions

Sol Westerfeldt Retail Grocers’Association Westerfeldt

Death of Mrs. Cynthia Ann Reed, renowned longtime resident

Funeral notices pay tribute to Mrs. Cynthia Ann Reed born in Cabell County Virginia who died after pneumonia at 89. She lived in Mt. Sterling since 1871, was a devout Baptist, mother of five, and wife of Garnett Reed. Funeral was at her home conducted by Rev. R. C. Goldsmith. burial at Machpelah cemetery.

Cynthia Ann Reed Garnett Reed Reegg Emma Chenault Jennie Robinson W. R. Thompson Nannie Reed W. W. Reed Seattle Washington Mt. Sterling Church R. C. Goldsmith Machpelah Cemetery Reed Earth God Jesus Christ

Hainline Joins Montgomery National Bank

Jesse Hainline returns from Virginia and accepts a position with Montgomery National Bank. Energetic and popular, he will be a valuable employee and the bank is congratulated on obtaining his services. A white Scotch pup, three months old, is missing. Any information to locate the dog should call phone number 649.

Jesse Hainline Virginia Montgomery National Bank Hainline

Haggard Acquitted By Clark County Jury

Rodney Haggard is found not guilty by insanity in the Winchester circuit court case charging him with killing Ben Good. The verdict was read Saturday afternoon and he and his wife and child showed emotion in court.

Rodney Haggard Ben Good Winchester Haggard Nancy Mullins Haggard Ella Minerva Haggard Gordon Haggard Good J. S. Mullins

A Fine Speech By Mrs. Cora Stewart At Courthouse

A large audience of women and men heard Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart at the courthouse last Friday. Her thoughtful and oratorical remarks showed she is well informed on political issues and presented logical convincing arguments persuading women to vote. She plans further speeches in Kentucky ahead of the November election urging all voters to hear her.

Cora Wilson Stewart Stewart Kentucky

Rally Day at Mt Sterling Bible School

Next Sunday Rally Day will be held at the Bible School of the Mt Sterling Christian church. The event aims to have every member present and enroll many new scholars. A program of special interest including the promotion exercises is planned, with big attendance and an outstanding program anticipated.

Bible School Mt. Sterling Christian Church

History Club Opens With Flower and Canned Goods Displays

The Woman's History Club holds its opening meeting October 8 at 2 30 in club rooms. Mrs C B Duerson heads the garden department with a display of flowers while Mrs Albert Stofer arranges a canned and preserved goods show. Premiums include 2 for best three-variety flower display and 2 for best canned products. 1 in Hardy Perennial Plants for artistic flower arrangement. A club tea follows. The club plans a two day Thanksgiving gift shop to benefit the local hospital. Also announced is the sale of Mrs Jennie Robinson on West High Street Saturday at 2 30 for a desirable modern home.

Woman’s History Club C. B. Duerson Albert Stofer Home Economics Jennie Robinson West High Street

Timothy Seed Offered At Five Fifty A Bushel

Mt Sterling Com Storage Co operated by S P Greenwade offers 50 bushels of timothy seed with 100 percent germination at five dollars fifty cents per bushel. Phone number provided for inquiry.

Mt. Sterling Com. & Storage Co S. P. Greenwade Prop Prop. Phong 2

Burley Tobacco Growers Association Urges Members to Attend Lexington Meeting

Notice states chairman T. B. Hill and secretary William Highland were away so no meeting could elect delegates for the Lexington gathering on September 30. Members urged to travel to Lexington Thursday to organize and plan relief for Burley tobacco growers.

T. B. Hill William Highland Burley Tobacco Growers Association Lexington Burley Tobacco Growers WM. Highland

Roosevelt to Speak in Mt Sterling Friday Morning

Franklin D. Roosevelt the Democratic candidate for vice president will arrive in Mt. Sterling at 7 40 Friday morning and at 10 o clock deliver an address to Eastern Kentucky voters from the courthouse stand. He remains until 11 55 before departing for Louisville, brief speeches en route. Coburn's Minstrels visit Friday for matinee and night shows drawing many visitors who may stay for the performance.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Kentucky Roosevelt Mt. Sterling Louisville Coburn

Engagement of Kathryn William to Phelps Renick

Paducah based Mr and Mrs James T Williams announce the engagement of their daughter Kathryn to Mr Phelps Renick of Winchester The wedding is planned for next month and the couple will reside in Winchester Renick is described as well known and popular in the city the bride is described as a beautiful young woman.

James T. Williamson Paducah Kathryn Phelps Renick Winchester

Profiteering Charges Not Pressed in Local Court

United States District Attorney Slattery announced at Covington term that profiteering charges in sugar will not be pressed. Three Lexington cases and one from Mt. Sterling and Cynthiana were on the docket yesterday.

United States Slattery Covington Lexington Mt. Sterling Cynthiana

To Winter in Town With Gatewood Family

Mr and Mrs Colonel H Gate wood and their children have leased the upper apartment in the Yeaman home and will spend the winter in town before returning to their country place in spring.

Colonel H. Gatewood M. V. P. Yeaman

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