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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09
APPLICATION NO. s7a1.
Notice Of Application for Formulation
to Appropriate the Public Waters
Of the State Of Nevada.

Notice Of Application for Formulation
to Appropriate the Public Waters
Of the State Of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on the
7th day of February, 1916, in accord
ance with Section SO. Chapter 140, OF
the Statutes of 1913, one Ella Adams
Of Lee, County of Elko, and State OF
Nevada, made application to the State
Engineer of Nevada for permission to
appropriate the public waters of the
State of Nevada. Such appropriation
is to be made from Smith Creek, Elko
County, Nevada, at a point in the
NEA of NEA of Sec. 81, II. 80 N. r.
81 E., NJ. d. b. & NJ, by means OF the
Scott Ditch, and three cubic feet per
second is TO be conveyed to the VIZ
of SEA and Ek of SWA OF Sec. Is.
the NEh of NWA and NWA of NEA
of Sec. 10, 7. 80 n. r., 81 E., NJ. D.
d. & NJ, by means of bitches, and
there used for irrigation and domestic
purposes from April until September
of each year.
Water not to be returned TO stream
w. NJ. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication February 8, 1916.
Last publication March II, 1916.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Elko 04Si.
Carson City. 06l65.

Elko 04Si.
Carson City. 06l65.
Department OF the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Elko. Nevada.
February Is. 1916.
Notice is hereby given that Grover
F. West. of Mountain City. New. who,
on June "a, 1911, made Carson City
homestead application 06165. now Elko
04Si. for a tract of 1886 acres. under
the Act of June IL, 1906, described in
list 4-i79. and official survey 40. Hum.
boldt National Forest, described by
metes and bounds as follows: Begin
ming at Cor. No. l, lava stone scribed
1-HES-70, whence U. S. l.. NJ. No. 2i3
bears S. so deg. 81 min. w. 1891 chs. ::
thence y. 0 Deg. 10 Min. w. 1888
chs. TO Cor. No. 2: thence y. II Deg.
Is Min. w. 1888 chs. to Cor. No. 3:
thence n. o Deg. 80 Min. w. 3l.55
chs. to Cor. No. 4; thence \. 81 Deg.
A Min. f., 22.5S chs. to Cor. No. D.:
thence y. SO Deg. 50 Min. T.. 1916
chs. TO Cor. No. 8: thence S. p Deg.
% Min. w. 1867 chs. to Cor. No. =;
thence S. Deg. 81 Min w. 3S.9S chs.
TO Cor. No. s: thence 5. 6 Deg. 53 Min.
E.. 22.75 chs. to Cor. No. 8: thence
S. SO Deg. SO Min. w, 17.42 chs. to
Cor. No. l, the place of beginning.
forming part of unsurveyed Secs. 30
80. 81 and 80, T. As N, r. "a E., VI.
d. NJ, has filed notice of intention 10
make final three year Proof. TO cstab.
lish claim to the land above described,
before the Register and Receiver of
this office, on the eighteenth day OF
April, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Joseph r. Palena, of Mountain City
Nevada; James T. Martin, of Noun.
tain City, Nevada; Thomas Stinton. OF
North Fork, Nevada; Edward Butler
of North Fork. Nevada.
JOHN f. ROBBINS.
Register.
First publication, March s. 1916.
Last publication, April 10. 1916.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09
REGISTERED AT THE MAYER.

G. b. Woimer. Reno: +. l.. Dee. salt
Lake: Ben Lanen. Salt Lake: Jno
Bassett. Ely; NJ. Bestanchig. San
Francisco; J. l.. Sampson. Ogden: 5.
b. Cohn, J. J. Kavenaugh. f. V. Matt.
son. Salt Lake; A. f. Chugg, Lehi
Utah; c. F. Jones, Logan, Utah: NJ
O'Connor, Elko; Rev. J. J. McNalIy
Carlin; Jno. Reddy. S. p. Co.. W. L.
Barclay. Lamoille: J. d. Abbott. Og
den.
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j. S. TROOPS SENT
TO WHIP BANDITS
Continued From Page One)

can in sight. He also stated that four
American ranchers who were being
held as hostages were hanged and
their bodies burned just before max
ing the raid on Columbus.
1t is reported that Pablo Lopez, Vii
las chief lieutenant who also partici-
pated in the Santa Ysabell massacre.
was killed during the fight at Column
bus.
DOUGLAS, Arizona, March 9.-It is
reported here that the Villista bandits,
800 strong. are marching on the town
of Hachita, New Mexico.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09
TALE OF
EARLY NEVADA HISTORY

\ volume of reports on Nevada bust
ness in 1868, recently brought to light
in Virginia City. shows some interest
ing bits of ancient history OF this
state. Virginia City had the largest
number of business houses of any
town of the state with total of 100
merchants listed. Gold Hill had 30.
Washoe 81, while Reno was credited
with no names. the traders being list
ed as migratory Dayton had - and
Silver City numbered 16. In the
southern part of the state Belmont
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09

w. q. Greenhouse has been request
ed by Comptroller Cole to act as one
of the appraisers for the International
Insurance Co., OF the X. G. ranch in
Glover Valley, recently purchased by
the o'Neil DroIners.
j. +. Burress was granted a license
to run stationary engines yesterday by
the Board of County Commissioners.
George Russell. Jr.. returned last
night from Winnemucca. where he at.
tended a conference on rabies. Mr..
Russell reports that practically all the
counties have agreed TO levy three
cent tax 10 provide funds for a systc-
matte campaign against rabies. and
this with contributions from the sheep
and cattle commissions will make Il
sum of about 100000. The federal
government will appropriate like
amount and the work will be organ.
lied and conducted by federal authors
ties.
Start right now before the wind
blows and have your home painted
and papcred. The dust and flies are
coming soon. so don't wait Tor them
Frank Robinson will do it,. Pioneer
Building. FIJI.
Henry Peterson of South Fork was
today appointed administrator of tn,
estate of his late son Harold +. Peter
son.
couple of men by the names OF
Buckley and Kennedy were arrested
yesterday for disturbing the peace
They are said 10 have engaged in q
drunken fight on Mob Hill
Nj. ID. Cross departed yesterday fol
Three Greek. Idaho. 10 resume his du
ties as forest ranger
Peter Rassermusscn and family 81
SOutn
kota where they expect TO make thcil
future home. Mr.. Rasscrmusscn wa.
formerly engaged with the Lamoillt
Power Co.
We have about thirty tons of balet
hay for sale at our yard. Verdi Lum
Der Co. If.
Residents of the various school dis
tricts should remember that the first
Saturday in April (April lsU will be
the date for holding the election fol-
school trustees.
James Russell, Jr., superintendent;
OF the Nevada Land & Livestock Com
pany Of Dceth, returned from Rene
this morning on No. 20, and continued
on to Deeth on No. 10.
Attorney c. b. Henderson returned
from Carson City this morning where
he was called on legal business.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09

was the nourishing metropolis OF the
desert. with a total of 66 merchants.
while Austin had 65 and Aurora 21.
Los Angeles was in infancy. with only
100 business houses listed. Carson
City totaled So merchants.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09
BASKET BALL
SATURDAY NIGHT

AT the Bradley Opera House Satur-
day night, there will be a basket ball
game between the EiKo and Starr Val
ley teams. A preliminary will be
played between the Sophs and
Freshies Of the Elko Hi Everyone
is invited
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Cor. Idaho and Sixth SITS.
Sunday Services
Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Morning worship, IL a. IN.
Evening service, p. m.
This church extends cordial inv
tation to the public TO attend these
services
REV. ]. NJ. SWANDER,
Minister.
Residence COS Pine St. Phone 376
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09
MILLINERY OPENING

An invitation is extended TO the
ladies of Elko 20 attend the spring mil
linery opening of Mrs. r. 4. Gaylord
at the Pioneer building. Saturday.
March 18th. The latest styles in
pattern spring hats and millinery.
ADV go.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09
GERMANS NOTIFIED
TO LEAVE PORTUGAL
By Pae. and Int,l News Service.

LISBON, March 9.-The German
consuls here have notified all Germans
residing in Portugal to leave that
country Immediately and proceed TO
Spain. 1t is believed nov that II rup-
ture with Portugal is inevitable.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09
REGISTERED AT COMMERCIAL

J. K. Boyle. Spokane. Wash: q. W.
Carly; n. w. CHATTER. L. G. Wilson:
Owen G. Arnot: Tom Orr, Tuscarora ::
J. a. Allen, Ogden; Geo. Peakman. Oa-
den: Bob Shepard. Deeth.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09
BAKER IS NOW
SECRETARY OF WAR

ny Pac. and lntI News Service.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March g.
Newton ID. Baker. eX-mayor of Cleve.
land, was this morning sworn in as
the new secretary of war.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09
ARMOR PLANT BILL
FAVORED IN SENATE
BY Pac. and IntI News Service.

WASHINGTON. March 9.-The SEN
ate this morning voted 80 to 10 in
favor OF considering the TillmGn bill
appropriatinG $1l.O0O.OOO for the con.
*tructiOn by the government of an
armor plant factory. The bill will be
brought up for consideration on March
21st.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09

A baby boy was born to the wife Of
lie Roy Jones yesterday The mother
and babe are doing nicely. and the
father is the proudest individual in
Elko county. May the little one grow
and be a great comfort to them in the
years TO come.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09

WANTED.--A position as cook on
ranch or hotel by reliable Japanese
Write In to II. d. v. box 621, Elko,
Nevada. fm.23.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09
LOCALS PERSONALS

w. q. Greenhouse has been request
ed by Comptroller Cole to act as one
Of the appraisers for the International
Insurance Co., OF the X. G. ranch in
Glover Valley, recently purchased by
the O'Neil DroIners.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-03-09

J. F. Burress was granted license
to run stationary engines yesterday by
the Board of County Commissioners.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-09-09


b5lt- 81 Fan millinery
Mr and Mrs John w. station re-
turned home "Wednesday night from a
delightful automobile trip 70 Wayne
Pa Philadelphia and other points
While ID Wayne they we're the guests
OF Mr. and Mrs William Cochran.
Mr.. Eugene pusey Il the champion
fisherman on the SincpuNcnt Bay this
season. The Puseys always were great
fishermen Mr. David ruscy has such a
nimbie finger that he can feel out "a
trout as soon as one gets 10 the neigh
horhood of his hook
Mr. Norman Mariner and Mr.
Sidney Trader went fishing on Scar
borough- Greek Rock iu SinepuNent
Bay last Saturday morning and had
splendid luck Mr. Mariner caught an
immense trout. which weighed five
pounds and one ounce
Judge Robley % Jones TOOK a party
Of friends 81 fishing trim of several
days this week They went on bus house
boat Fairfield and the party was
composed of q. good q bunch ID N E's
as sou could hniiu iaS WALK Res.
James " Easlcy % Wilmington Ike,
James Ea.ley. Of Newark " j re-,
l. r. Poole, of SNOW Hil DIR Man.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-01-28
Notice For Publication

Department OF the interior, t. ;.
Land Onicc. Las Cruces, n. M.'
Ianuary -, 1915.
Notice g., hereby given that Henry
Eeuglcy Gardner. of Columbus, Nm.
Who. on December ~. 1905, made
homestead entry No. UtjO, for NW9
section T., township y : range \ w
" NJ. l., meridian, has filed notice OF
intention to make dual live year proof
tu establish claim tothe land above de-
,criled. before W. G.. Hoover, L. ).
Commissioner. ut Columbus, y. NJ.
O. O the 25th day oi February, 1910.
Claimant names "a, witnesses;
Charles Heath, Samuel Il. Hunt, Jr..
Lee Thomas, and George T. Peters.
all of Columbus. New Mexico.
JOHN l.. BURNSIDE, Register
Jan. u Feb Il
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-01-28
The Steady Subscriber

How dear to our heart is the
steady Subscrib err, who pays
in advance without skipping
year;
Who takes out his money and
offers il gladly, and casts
round the Office a halo of
cheer.
Who never says, Stop, cannot
afford it," or Getting more
papers each week than
read"
but always says, Send it,
the whole family likes it, in
fact, il is one Indispensable
need
how welcome his check or his
crisp U. s. Dollar; how h,
makes our heart throk ant
our eyes fairly dance.
We outwardly thank him w,
inwardly bless him the stea
dy subscriber who pays il
advance.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-01-28

NJ the last - years, and they are he
SHINING ga inquire whether the p"lW
lur demand for new leadership is 800
uully so strong rs to give this new
man the greatest political prize over
which men struggle
An All Around Big Man
Estuhrnok Is = big man rhy~iruu.
mentally and politically quite si>
'rci in height. erect. rugged. h." vuuu
ne q man ~ commanding presence
my gathering His mental uttaiumpui
ire artcStcd by his signal success
The prurtice Of law and 10y the wide
.urptd interest IN his every public M
rruurr on governmental, ecouumj
uul suciul problems. He has AWAY
seen "a student and when he diSruS>c-
, subject he speaks with the author
~ NJ IN" who has mastered II. lli~
uuclusions are invariably sound. and
n,r he has arrived ne them, they ut
res lHimrd frankly and fcnrlr-~ly. fn
re- Is essentially "A mnn with the couI
e. NJ Ibis convictions
For instance. he has been uur NJ IN,
noSt drastic critics Of President Wi
,Ou and the present nrmurrHtir NJ
uiuistratlnu. a%rraiguing them for ilIrl
arim law which haukruptcd the ted
rrnl treasury and which places thl
\mrrlran farmer, tho American umnu
f%arturer, aud the American luhnrcr nl
The mercy ~ foreign competition. u.t
for a foreign policy which has dr~tru,
rd the respect that the American Hu.
aud American citizens once command
rl Ia every quarter of the globe
A Preparedness Pioneer.
Likewise Mr.. Estnbruok was the hrs
nam prominently before the public &,
uutiiue q concrete program of nutiouu
%'rrouSe. which he presented In nm mel
irr~~ before the American Bankers
Nssuriutiou September Sth last ~ ScII
%. characterized by the Seattle Time
is 'one nf the most r%emarknhlc u|
lrrs-rS cver delivered In the Nuril
west" and he was the first l,epuhli q
cudcr to point the way to the rcuuiu
md l%mrmonl2ing of all elements nf IN
, mrty his Get Together plea heror
ftr Mckinley club of Omaha Nclru'
"a. last October. having attracted wld,
prc'd attention.
From the time Mr.. Estahrouk nuci
4 the Republican National cumpnig
Dr. iri H-u iu 1886 hc his hguu ry,a
I niz"d ms one NJ the ahlest camp1igle.
iu the United States, and there hm,
I foru Few speukcrs Ia greater demand
THE i~>tieS IN the great contest ,
nlG whieh IS 10 restore the I,elmhli'
1 20 PARTY "a the administration nr o.
I ioanl Affairs. win be- Protection lr
rerity. AMI Preparedness. In Mr. q
! hrookS Indictment. with "tlct 1uIci
us the slogan FOR Republicans or e.,
Z shade Of opinion. lie has been pre-
I iur this gospel IN all sections " ~
omuiry aud has me with enthusiast
, iii. ev,fy where be- has gone.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-01-28
Waterloo Items

Mrs. NJ. L.. Dolby was shop
ping in Dcming Friday.
County surveyor, Amy. was
inspecting roads in this vicinity
Monday, looking for the most
feasible route from Deming to
Columbus
George Peters came up from
Columbus Friday afternoon to
get a nights quiet rest away
from the %"city's' busy din and
incidentiy take back a load of
alfalfa
Mr.. and Mrs. A : White
We're calling in the Sunnyside
district Sunday
The dance Saturday at the
school house was the usual sue.
cess Good music, jolly crowd,
and everything lovely.
An inspector from the land
office made several trips t.
Waterloo during the past week
investigating the claims that
have recently been filed on ano
passing on those that have made
application To prove up.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-01-28
BIC IMPETUS FIR
ESTABROOK BOOM
Horse" For Republican
Presidential Nomination
NATIONAL DEFENSE PIOREE
Known as Fearless Advocate Of Ire
drtional Republican Pr'no'p C -N's'
Recognized as One Of Ab'cst Cam
paiqners In United states

Far and away the most WtnlI''l'
uhaSr ot the national political >i'rIi
tiou is the movement that has brought
Henry u E~stnhrook. of New YORK nu..
Nebraska. so prominently tn the IRON.
as a candidate for the Republican pres
idrntial nomination. FIRST spoken of
l, q possibility Ia connection with tl
presidency less than six months 1-
MIR E~stnhrook Is today one of ih'
.cn1iu. candidates with evidences Oh.
strength that are % source of r"n""r.
fa tho friyuls NJ the other U~nir'u's
Tie has made speeches TO- every i'm
uurtuut .ity lon the East. NIidl" West
ard Far West. An urluous unmnalgr
ryrrriru.c that has plr him iu unn'
condition II, meet the rigorous druulud'
mrdr Co., rho hc1d Of n plrtNs nHti"un
Ticket and his friends iu Nebraska m
other Stf'r~ have formed E~tnhr""I or
@-uu'zutrnu~ and are going after uati"ua
.aIrgufr- iu the most vigorous fashion
|lnfariiHl Observers ngrur that ihi
Development ut the fstalrnnk bosom
,i> Too um"uIlcl IN the uoliiirnl h.~t"r'
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-01-28
Columbus, N. Mex.
State c, Ohio. city OF Toledo. s.,

State CT Ohio. city ~ Toledo. ca
Lucas County.
Franz, i Cheney makes oath that he IL
sHuior partner ~ the irm Of +. J. Cheney
& Co, doing business In the city OF To-
ledo. County and State aforesaid, and
thu said arm will paw tht sum OF ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS Tor each and ev.
cry case Of Catnrrh that cannot be cured
hy the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before mo and subscribed IN
my presence. This 9Th day Of December.
\. n 1856.
tSean A W. GLEASON.
Notary Public
Halls Cntnrrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
crus surfaces % the system. Send for
testimonials. free.
+ ], Chiefly & co Toledo. o.
Sold hv al Druggists. 5ac.
Tux. Hairs Family pilis fnr constipation.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-01-28
Promoters of Columbus

We have located and sold over
100000 acres of Lower MIN
bres Valley lands. Know
every foot of the Valley and
can secure for you the best bar
gains. A few government
claims yet to be had
Buy your town lots from us and
get them first hand; best terms
given purchasers.
HeNberg 6 Blair, Is F FSs;5'', FfRss Bldg.
Or Columbus, New Mex.
q q. uua - 49,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-12
Metropolitan Co. Co-operates

The Metropolitan Life Insurance
Co. has co-operated with "The
Montgomery County Health and
Welfare League" with the regula-
ton agreement. This company now
employees 1876 nurses and cooper
ates with 1900 Public Health
Leagues. The League is delighted
to have the assistance of this com
pany.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company is extending visiting
nurse service to its industrial pol
icy-holders in this city. The SER
vice is for industrial policy holders
who are ill enough to require the
care of a physician. The company
pays for this service so cents per
visit. No charge will be made to
policy holders who avail themselves
of the nursing service, nor will any
deduction be made from the face
value of the policy when it ma
lures. The nurses carry out the in
structions of the physician. The
length Of the nurses visit will vary
from fifteen minutes to one hour,
according to the treatment requir-
ed. Maternity service is given af-
ter confinement to holders of active
policies which have been in force
one year or more.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-12
Jew BAPTIST CHURCH DEDICATED sUNDA

memorial cathedral chimes, operat-
ed by electricity and is the gift of
Mrs. Mary E. Bigstaff The furnace
is of the fan system, and in the
summer days can be operated to
cool the auditorium room as well as
to carry heat in the winter season,
and was installed by Prewitt &
Howell. The lighting is perfect
with shaded electric art domes.
The entrance to this imposing
two story of chocolate colored
rough texture brick laid in black
mortar with free stone trimmings,
fronting on Howard avenue is by
two free stone entrances to the
vestibule. A flower court will be
furnished with decorations between
entrances. On High street is an
entrance to double parlors and
from the opposite side is an en-
trance to the pastors study. The
Sunday School rooms are entered
from High street. This is as com
plete a church and Sunday School
plant as there is anywhere in the
State; truly an attractive and APP
preciated addition to the city of
Mt. Sterling.
The pastors home adjoins on the
same lot, modern with all needed
conveniences, two story building.
The construction of the church
house was under the supervision of
Mr.. A. E. Lawrence and the painting
was contracted to and finished by
Mr.. Ed. Brockway, the lumber was
furnished by the Star Planning Mill
Co. Every item was furnished by
home concerns when possible.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-12
son, who was called and entered on
lis labors January, 1914.

son, who was called and entered on
lis labors January, 1914.
When Rev. Wilson came to this
church there was membership,
(active) of less than $50; more
than 100 have been added to the
church and the church property has
increased from $4,000 to value of
more than $4,000 and the Sunday
School with an enrolment of less
than 100. including the home de-
partment role, to $50.
The present church building is Of
Gothic architecture, the Sunday
School plant and auditorium being
under the same roof, and is located
on the beautiful site, corner of High
and Howard avenues. The Sunday
School rooms are furnished with
floor coverings of rugs and furni-
ture is of oak, and will seat 300
persons. There are 10 class rooms
furnished and equipped; also kitch-
en- and dining room equipped. The
second floor has the main auditor
ium, strictly Gothic with colonial
sunk paved ceiling and the finish is
in oak and old ivory. The furniture
including tables, pulpit, organ and
pews is in quarter sawed oak, and
the gallery is supplied with auto
matte opera chairs. Seating capac-
ity of auditorium including gallery
is about 500 and in emergency with
chairs added to the two aisles the
seating capacity would be about
1000 for overflow meetings. On
the second floor is a reception room
and parlor and pastors study. The
audience room is provided with an
electro pneumaticorgan, built by
Alfred Mathers Church Organ Co.,
and installed by Mr.. Mathers and
wife. The value of this organ to-
day would exceed cost of $4,000.
1t is up-to-date and bears the last
word in organ structure. In the
tower of the building is installed
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-12
THE MT. STERLING
BAPTIST CHURCH
IA brief memory sKerch by J. W.
! Hedden, Sr.)

ia brief memory sKerch by J. W.
4 Hedden, Sr.)
The Baptist church of Jesus
Christ at Mt. Sterling, Kentucky,
was organized in the year 1870
through the efforts of the Rev. J.
Pike Powers, a messenger from the
Bracken Association, Of which as
sociation the church continues her
membership.
Of the members of that organiza-
tion we know of only one living,
Mrs. Mamie Bridgforth, of this
city.
The first church house was of a
style of its day, creeks and ponds
and rivers being places where the
ordinance of baptism was admins
tered, the Sunday School being con-
Quoted with its various classes in
the one room known as the audience
room. This church was remodeled
and enlarged three times and the
audience growing from minimum
of less than twenty to four hundred
and more, including the two lists
kept by the church, known as the
active and inactive lists.
The pastors during the period of
organization to the present time
were Rev. j. Pike Powers, now of
Knoxville, Tenn; Rev. Green Clay
Smith, who entered on his reward
from Washington, d. c.; Rev. j.
Morgan Wells, who passed the
Great Divide at Fort Worth, Texas;
Dr. D W W. GGwwii, of Atlanta, Ga;
DIR. &. E. Bomar, First Church,
Owensboro; Dr. Everett Gill, Rome,
Italy; DIR. w. j. Bolin, Alendria,
La; DIR. James Randolph Hobbs,
Jonesboro, Ark; Rev. T. Benton
Hi Rentonville, Va; Rev. George
Kennaird, Madisonville. and our
present pastor, the Rev. J. S. Will