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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20
II. NJ. RINGO
City clerk and thoroughly Rep
resentative Of Mt. SterIlne's
Civic and Business Progress.
SERVING FIRST TERM.

Capable, energetic and identified
with that progressive element which
is now contributing so much to the
advancement of our city, Mr.. H. M.
Ringo, public spirited young man,
is serving with distinction his city
" the capacity of City Clerk. At the
initial Council session of the new re-
CINE. Mr.. Ringo was chosen to serve
as clerical representative his first
term. 1t was a tribute indeed to his
fine qualities, because in this progress
sive age that Office calls for a degree
of ability along various lines, which
makes. the choice of man for this
position a most difficult one at times,
and a wise discrimination on the part
of the City Council is necessary to a
suitable choice.
Mr.. Ringo's selection, it seems, was
wise and quite satisfactory to the citi-
zens, as he has distinguished himself
as "the right man in the right place"
Possessing all the requisites that go
to the making of a successful official,
he is progressive and active in nus
business pursuits and ever alert and
&onest in his public relations.
Mr.. Ringo is business man OF this
city and is counted foremost among
the young men of affairs. He Is en-
gagged in large and profitable restau-
rant and confectionery business, and
is deservedly popular with the public.
His engaging personality, progressive
spirit and honesty of purpose in all
xrivate and public undertakings has
served him well, resulting in a firmly
entrenched position in the hearts OF
the people.
In all his private and public efforts
Mr.. iRngo has brought into play tact
and good judgment, essential TO the
success of men in this progressive
age, and his social qualities, which
are of the best form a splendid COM
bination, so important in forming an
ideal business man of thepresent age.
In all affairs for the good of our city
and county, Mr.. Ringo is a prominent
figure and a valuable factor in the
commercial advancement of Mt. Ster-
ling.
The Advocate in this progressive edi-
ton is pleased to pay this tribute to
one who is most deserving, not only
from our pen, but from the general
public.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20

shown thorough grasp of his respon-
sibilities and clear-headedness which
has stood him in good stead and re-
suited in a smooth administration of
affairs.
Mr.. Crooks is Democrat of the old
school and a firm believer in the
teachings of the party founded by JEFF.
ferson, and his party fealty has never
for a moment been questioned. Pre-
vious to his election he served with
marked credit as Deputy Sheriff. and,
being young and progressive gentle
man, he mastered all the details of the
Sheriff's Office with such precision and
skill that he quite logically became
the choice of an admiring host of
friends in the Democratic ranks. No
man in the county has a better record
for loyalty and honesty than has Mr..
Crooks.
While active and prominent in poll.
tics, he has not been a seeker for
place, but was induced by his friends
to make his first race for Sheriff last
fall. II is needless to say that his
nomination and election met with the
hearty endorsement of the masses,
because in Mr. Crooks they found an
ideal man for political preferment. He
is man of influence and forcse, and
enjoys the confidence and esteem OF
the general business public.
The Mt. Sterling Advocate, in it's
big political and industrial edition,
takes great pleasure in thus paying
voluntary tribute to an official who so
richly merits recognition at our hands
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20
{. I. WILSON
Montgomery COunty'S Jailer and
Highly Efficient As a Custodian
of PriSOnerS--A Lifelong DEM
OCrat With a Splendid Political
and Public Record.

Montgomery county seems to occu.
Ply most select position among the
foremost counties of the State,
especially in the matter of her admin.
istrative affairs. No county IN the
State, in fact has a more solid, sub
stantial roster of public servants. II
lis thoroughly Democratic and is com.
posed in the main of native countians,
able environments. Each of these Of
fcials measure up to the public stand
ard of requirement. and most of them
have been rewarded with more than
one term, because of their devotion to
duty high standing in the community
and excellent service.
Mr.. c.. T. Wilson is no exception, he
having given such a good account of
himself as Jailer for four years, was
chosen by his people to serve a second
term. During his term he has so regu.
lated the office and his duties that he
is proclaimed, universally, a model of.
fetal.
Many reasons can be assigned for
his splendid record, among them being
his marked strength of character and
kindly, sympathetic nature Having
served with credit as Constable, City
Collector Deputy Sheriff, Policeman,
and later on Chief Of Police, he gained
a wide knowledge of human nature,
which eimently qualified him for the
position of Jailer, and resulted in i'm
proIed methods and a more whole
some administration Of Montgomery
county's penal institution.
Mr. Wilson is a native of this coun-
ty. is a Democrat, charitable to a
fault, popular and progressive and
is counted among the leaders " pub
lie affairs The institution of which
he is the custodian shows most salts
factory conditions, and he has spared
no pains to improve its general
health, appearance and efficiency.
The Advocate in its progressive edi-
ton exploiting the varied interests of
Mt. Sterling and this section. is
pleased to present this notice of Jailer
G. T. Wilson.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20
G00DMIN'S INSURANCE AGENCY
One of the Oldest Agencies
in Montgomery County.

Exploiting the various interests of
Mt. Sterling in this Special Edition OF
The Advocate, particular attention is
called to the reliable and progressive
Insurance Agency OF NJ J. Goodwin,
whose splendidly equipped Office is
located on the second floor of the Odd
Fellow building, where a dependable
fire and tornado insurance can be OBJ
tanned at any and all times.
Mr.. Goodwin gives personal atten-
ton to this branch Of his business and
looks closely after all matters en-
trusted to his care. He has been en-
gagged in this business for six years,
and has by energy and honorable
methods built up quite a substantial
clientele, enjoying a fair share OF
business at least. His record as a
citizen and a public official, being
County Superintendent of Schools, is
quite well known and he merits the
patronage and confidence of all those
who desire insurance In his lines. The
Advocate heartily recommends his
agency to the public and freely vouch-
safes courteous dealing and fair treat
ment to all his patrons.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20
SUPT. ". 0. HOPPER
Mt. SterIing'S Progressive School
Superintendent, Mho Has
Brought That Office to a High
Plane of EffiCienCy--A Lifetime
Devotion to Educational Work.

In review of Mt. Sterling in the
various fields of endeavor, The Advo-
cate takes pleasure in referring to so
prominent a figure in educational work
as City Superintendent of Public
Schools, w. o. Hopper a native of
Stanford, KY, who came here four
years ago and engaged in educational
pursuits in our city schools.
Mr.. Hopper served his first year as
Assistant Superintendent, under Super
intendeBt Henry NJ. Gum. and sue
ceeded the latter gentleman. a year
alter, having now served energetically
and with efficiency two years as head
of our public school system.
Mr.. Hopper who is progressive and
well educated, is a young man of
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20
Hon. 6. A. Mccormick
The Popular Judge OF the Mont
GOmery Court, Now Serving
His First Ierm--An Able Of
fiCial and a Man fminentIy
Qualified for the Duties of
the Position.

A county with the excellent record
which is borne by Montgomery county
in the fields of commercial endeavor
must naturally be somewhat concerned
as to the position she occupies with re-
gard to the administration of her laws
and the personnel of her Judiciary.
Montgomery county has every reason
to feel we'll satisfied along this line aud
the cause of good government within her
borders has undoubtedly been strongly
advanced by the present efficient presid
ing Judge, G. Allen Mccormick, whose
high ideals of the true functions of the
law, as properly interpreted by bench and
bar, has resulted in the subservience of
all other ends to that of truth and JUS
tice. A brief review of Judge McCor-
mick will undoubtedly prove of interest
to the thousands of readers of this big
Industrial and Progressive Edition of
the MT. STERLING AdvoCATE, which
will be largely distributed throughout
this section of the State.
Mr.. Mccormick is native of Mont
gomery, is prominent farmer, and is
held in high esteem by all who know
him. He comes from sturdy stock and
naturally takes deep interest in public
affairs. AS result of his stability and
Influence, he has been chosen at various
periods to serve this county in an official
capacity, performing those duties with
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20

COUNTY SUPT. NJ. J. GOODWIN
In review of the business, political
and professional interests of Mt Ster-
ling and Montgomery county, The Ad-
vocate takes great pleasure in refer
ring to a prominent factor in educa-
tional progress, Mr.. NJ. j. Goodwin,
County Superintendent of Schools,
who is now serving his second term
with signal ability and success.
Superintendent Goodwin is well
equipped for the work because he has
acquired by hard study and practical
experience a full knowledge of the ed
vocational needs and requirements in
public school endeavor. He was elect
ed County Superintendent of Schools
four years ago and was reelected be-
cause of his energetic and efficient
service, last November, and is now
serving his second term in a remarka-
bly, efficient manner.
AS an educator he needs no introduc-
ton to the good people of Montgomery
county, his work along that line speak
ing for itself The high standard of
efficiency of our public schools meas
ures up to the present progressive age
in which we live, thus telling d story
of his true worth far better than the
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20
A. A. HAZfLRIGG
The Efficient and Popular County
Clerk of MOntgOmery---Emi-
nent!y Qualified and Has An
Admirable Public ReCOrd--Re-
Gently Appointed BY County
Judge Mccormick.

In a review of the various business
and professional interests of Mont
gomery county, such as this big pro-
gressive edition purports to be, refer
ence must be made among others to
the important office of County Clerk,
now so ably filled by the newly APP
pointed clerical representative OF
Montgomery county. Mr.. A. A. Ha-
zelrigg native countian and distin-
guished as an honored member of an
old and influential family, who have
played an important part in making
history for this section, was appoint
ed recently by County Judge McCor-
mick to fill a vacancy in the County
Clerks Office created by the death OF
Clerk-elect ]. F. King. Mr.. Hazelrigg
was chosen because of his fitness and
his past excellent public record, and
the appointment was received by the
people with hearty acclaim.
The duties of County Clerk are va
ried and exacting, and as matter OF
fact in carrying out the details both
order and system must prevail. The
volume of business done by this Off
cal is quite large and the clerical
work is gradually on the increase. Mr..
Hazelrigg, who is now serving an I'M
expired term, is man of splendid ex-
ecutive and clerical ability, and has
brought to the duties of the position
good judgment and a courtesy which
is appreciated by all having business
with the office. He possesses in the
strongest degree those attributes COM
monty ascriDed to the successful clerk
of the court.
In politics Mr.. Hazelrigg is an ar
dent and loyal Democrat whose party
fealty has never been questioned. His
selection by Judge Mccormick was
a source of great pleasure to his host
of friends in Mt. Sterling and the en-
tire county.
Mr.. Hazelrigg has left behind him
a splendid public record, he having
been honored for City Attorney two
terms, County Judge three terms,
proving himself in each to be faith
full and honorable public servant. Civ
ing such splendid service as County
Clerk, little doubt is entertained of
his reelection to that Office should he
have aspirations.
Mr.. Hazelrigg is a well balanced
man and an able lawyer, being thor
oughly wide-awake and progressive.
He is in hearty accord with the pro-
gressive movements now on foot and
believes in pushing his city and Sec
ton to the front, standing ready at
any time to aid any worthy enterprise
that is calculated to upbuild his home
city and section.
He has been an active and aggres-
sive member of the Democratic party,
and is ever at his post when political
engagement demands his services.
Should he seek further honors no
doubt he will be rewarded, not only be-
cause of his loyalty, but for his emf
nent fitness as well.
The Advocate takes pleasure in pre-
senting this sketch of one of Mont
gomery county's most efficient and pop
ular officials.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20

record and no man takes greater in
terest in school work than does our
worthy superintendent.
BY education and experience he il
admirably adapted for the duties he
now assumes, and the fact that he is
a man of progressive ideas and in
harmony with advanced movements for
the cause of education, augurs well
for the future of the school system in
our city.
1t is indeed fortunate for Mt.
Sterling's school interests that Mr..
Hopper is at the head of school affairs.
AT this time the citizens of Mt.
Sterling are taking a deep interest in
public school work and rapid strides
are in evidence along these lines.
The superintendent has gathered
about him competent corps of teach
ers and perfect harmony prevails in
every branch of their work.
We desire to lay special emphasis
upon the true value of services rem
dered by our able superintendent and
his competent force of teachers who
are faithful workers and enthusiastic
promoters Of our city's educational
welfare.
The Advocate in this progressive
edition is quite pleased to pay tribute
to the head of our city school institu-
tions, who richly merits this recogni-
tion at our hands.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20

pen and the most accomplished de-
scriptive writer. During his regime
he has been a leading figure in the es-
Establishment of better school buildings
and the adoption of modern and ag-
gressive methods in the several
branches of public school work. All
the county's school buildings have
been put in first class condition, and
a more effective system characterizes
the work of the teachers, who in the
proficient in their labors for the ad-
vancement of our public schools.
Mr.. Goodwin is a man of progress
sive ideas and excellent morals, which
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20
0. N. WILLOUGHBY
The Popular and Efficient Jailer
of Mt. Sterling and a Loyal
Democrats a Second
Term.

An official whose work is at all
times exacting and subject to the crit
icisms of the general public from the
very nature of the duties performed
is that of City Jailer. This position,
above all others, calls for a man OF
strength of character and one who
understands the criminal classes and
who has a sympathetic spot in his
heart for those who are confined TO
his charge through force OF unfor-
tunate circumstances. Mr.. O. M. Will
loughby, who is now serving his Sec
on term as head of the Mt Sterling
city Jail, gained long ago knowledge
of human nature and of men and al
fairs which are necessary to man
holding the post he does today. Be
ing identified with the ascendant par
Iy. Mr.. Willoughby takes deep interest
N the welfare of Democracy and be-
longs to a progressive element, which
has contributed so much to the ad-
Evancement of this city and county. At
ali times ne can be counted on to per-
form his part in the promotion and
perpetuation Of good government. and
quite Loyalty does he stand for the
principles espoused by the great
founder of Democracy, Thomas Jeffer-
son.
Mr.. Willoughby has spent life time
almost in our city and section, and
his selection for second term to the
position he now holds was splendid
tribute to the man and showed the
esteem and confidence in which he is
held by the people in his home town
and county. He has in all his duties
spared no pains to improve the general
appearance and efficiency of the citys
bastile, improving the sanitary con-
ditions, in fact, leaving nothing I'M
done for the comfort and general ef-
ficiency of the Jail system.
We doubt not that with the succeed
ing years his splendid record left be-
hind will be the means of promotion
|. to still greater honors in public life,
as a fitting reward for his devotion to
duty and honorable conduct Of affairs
entrusted by a confiding constituency
tn hia care
The Advocate in its big political and
industrial issue takes pleasure in thus
PAVING voluntary tribute to q city
official who Is 80 well worthy of recog-
milton.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20

the Sheriff gives his personal attention
are such as require the services of a
man of bold characteristics, Yet gen.
erous and firm in all his public acts
and utterances. Mr.. w. F. Crooks,
who was elected to this important Of
flee last November, is a man who in
an eminent degree possesses those
requisites which are commonly as
cribed to the successful Sheriff. Dur
ing his brief tenure of Office he has
made an excellent record and has
proven that the people made no mis-
take when they elected him to one OF
the foremost positions In the county.
In the performance of the work which
passes through his Office, he has
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20
N. J. GOODWIN

County Superintendent OF Schools
and a Gentleman SpIendidIy
Equipped for the Position.
Takes An Active Interest In
Educational Affairs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20
". F. CROOKS
The Popular Sheriff of MOntgOm-
cry County. and Eminentiy
Qualified for the POSitiOn--An
Ardent and Loyal Democrat.
Whose FRIENDS Are Legion.
NOW SERVING HIS FIRST TERM

There is not position in the coun-
ty of Montgomery which calls for the
exercise of more resolute will and
finer degree of tact and discrimination
than is embraced in the position of
Sheriff. The numerous duties to which
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-07-20

fine personality and devoted to the ad-
vancement of educational work. He
meets the demands of an intelligent
and cultured city like ours.
Mt. Sterling is pleased to have such
a man whom it recognizes as a highly
efficient, cultured and able representa-
tive of her educational interests.
AS an educator Mr.. Hopper has no
superior in the State, and perhaps he
needs no introduction here. for his
work along that line speaks for itself.
He has set high standard in our
public schools during his two years in
cumbency and progress in all the
grades are decided.
Indeed Mr.. Hopper has a splendid
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-03-02

From our viewpoint, no man in South
Carolina has ever been more honored by
the people of this State than has Mr.. j. G.
Hemphill. The testimonials of affection,
respect and high regard by the press, the
people of Charleston, and by South Caro-
linians in every part Of the State, is above
the favor Of princes, kings and potentates.
The position of Governor Of the State, of
United States Senator, or Of any other
political office Is honorable indeed, but a
warm place in the hearts Of the people is
more to be esteemed than kingly crown.
We believe that Mr.. Dawson, when urged
to seek election to the United States Sen
ate, said something like this: "No; any
body can be U. S. Senator, but anybody
cannot edit the News and Courier.
No man in South Carolina has ever had
higher testimonials Of esteem than has
J. G. HemphilI. They are, so to speak,
ante-mortem obituaries, and he should pre-
serve every one of them in scrap book to
be handed down to the generations that
are to follow.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-03-02
HEALTH CONFERENCE.
Meeting In Columbia Was A Notable
One.

Columbia, Feb. 2G-Men and women OF
character and influence representing many
parts of the state and many of the lead
ing industries, activities and other i'll
terests of South Cardinals citizens made
I'D the first conference called in any state
for the conservation of public health. The
meeting which has Just closed truly made
history for not alone South Carolina but
for the states of the south and the states
of the north as well.
These present were impressed deeply by
the high type of the presentation OF health
problems offered by the various speakcre
and they were much Influenced by the
board vision, hopeful yet statesmanlike.
with wich the speakers and the officers OF
the conference faced the intricate fabric
ofcommunity life which is touched at SO
many points by the group of filth diseases
which are q shame to modern civilization
and without justification in a goth century
community.
The vitaIly significant feature of the
conference was the presentation of what
was known as a tentative outline of pro-
gram of policy for public health education
and administration in South Carolina
This was offered 10y committee including
President S. c.. Mitchell, of the University
Of South Carolina, d. j. W. Babcock of
the State Hospital for the Insane. and Mr..
w. E. Gonzales, editor of the state.
These men outlined program for all the
people with a view to adequate and af1ec-
tive organization of health machinery for
the state and for insuring the cooperation
of all the people which would make the
machinery effective. 1t was very
unusual document, without orec mt in the
health history OF the country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-03-02
|. H. S.
Strange Inscription on Tombstone at
Due West

Not so long ago, Prof. Joseph F. Lee
placed tombstone over the grave of de-
ceased member of his family who had been
buried in the cemetery at Due West. On
that marble he placed the monogram, l.
HIS.
The strange or unusual engraving ex-
cited the notice of some good citizens.
Enquiry was made as to its meaning. At
an impromptu meeting of gentlemen who
happened to be present on an occasion the
subject Of the meaning Of the cabalistic
monogram was discussed. The majority
seemed at loss for an explanation, but
one member OF the caucus suggested that
the monogram meant that the sleeper be-
meath the sod was Safe In Heaven"
Mr.. Arch ID. Kennedy was q member of
curious committee, and being unsatistied
as to the solution or the lack Of the soU-
ton Of the question, sought out Prof. Lee
the next time he was in town and enquired
! the meaning. The old gentleman kindly
consented to tell exactly what it meant
Il. H. S." he said, are the initials letters of
the words: "1esus HOmimum Salvador
Translated into our language the words
mean Jesus the Saviour of men,"
This settled the question, and quiet
reigned again in the classic city.
On one occasion long ago, one of the
churches in Abbevile, we believe, had the
monogram 1. H. S, displayed on a wall in
flowers. A worshipper interpreted it as
meaning Il have suffered"
The recital Of this incident reminds us OF
an advertisement by the tax collector OF
Ahbevillc county during the war. He said
something like this: ID. ", l will open
my office, etc. While soldiers were stand
ing around the camp fire, in Tennessee
one man of an enquiring turn of mind
asked what D. V. meant. All except one
gave it up. He suggested that it meant
"Donaldsville." Not man around the
Volente. God willing. There were pre-
sent no interpreter, and the soldiers went
into battle thinking d. V. meant Donalds
vile.