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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12
Gard Club Entertained


Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Upton
were hosts to their card club last
night at their home on Clay street.
Five hundred was played until late
hour, when refreshments of the love-
lest sort were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tipton's guests were /:
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Hedden, Jr., Mr..
and Mrs. Shields Gay, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Darlington, Miss Nola Nor
ris and Mrs. H. B. Turner.
The following from the Lexington
Herald gives an account Of the beau
tiful reception given yesterday by
Mrs. Thomas Combs and Mrs. New
ton Duff, which will be of great in
terest to Mt. Sterling people:
Mrs. Thomas Asbury Combs and
her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Newton
Duff entertained on Wednesday af-
ternoon with reception, one of the
most beautiful and brilliant affairs of
the season, about five hundred guests
attending, many from the surround
ing cities.
The home on Kentucky avenue, re-
Gently purchased from Professor and
Mrs. Anderson and newly remodeled
and fitted up throughout, made the
most charming setting for the recep-
ton, with the added beauty of guam
titles of fragrant and lovely flow
ers.
The long drawing room with it's
white woodwork had crystal and sill
yer vases of pink roses all about,
the chandelier hung with smilax and
one or two tall palms were tastefully
placed.
In the hall white willow baskets held
pink roses and fresias, the stairway
and chandelier having garlands of the
smilax.
The dining room had white ascen-
sion lilies and white roses, the sun
parlor fresias and narcissuses and
the music room pink roses and smilax.
The beautiful hostesses received in
the drawing room, Mrs. Combs wear
ing a gown of gold satin with over
dress and bodice of gold net embroid-
cred heavily in blue and gold beads.
Her corsage bouquet was of sweet
violets and ward roses.
Mrs. Duff was gowned in black
satin with black shadow lace over
white satin, silve rand rhinestone
trimming. She wore little French
bouquet of pink sweet peas
and lilies of the valley and carried a
large black fan of ostrich feathers.
Receiving with them were Mrs.
Alfred Combs, in a gown of black
pannel velvet with bouquet of sweet
peas, and Mrs. Catesby Woodford,
Jr., of Paris, in white georgette crepe
with corsage bouquet or ward roses.
Assisting in entertaining were:
Mrs. Newton Combs, Mrs. James
Combs, Miss Nettie Horton, of Mt.
Sterling; Mrs. Richard Thomas An
ierson, Mrs. M. Edwin Freeman Mrs.
W. r.. Embry, Mrs. Albert Bryan, Jr,
III charmingly gowned.
Punch was served in the sun par
or, which looks down into the little
conservatory, making the daintiest of
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12
Barbourville, Mrs. James ID. Black.
Miss Gertrude Black.
Danville, Mrs. Robert Harding.
BIRTHS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Refs are
receiving congratulations from their
friends over the arrival Of q fine son
at their home on Clay street. He has
been named Charles William. Jr.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12
NICK and "BuzzIE" MADDEN WIN
H0FFMAN'S JUNGLE" CONTEST
Much Interest Was Manifested and Some Splendid
Talent Displayed. Mr.. Hoffman is Highly Elated
-es Over the Success of the Contest

The "Jngle" Contest inaugurated in this paper
era issues ago by H. G. Hoffman General Agent of the
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co., in which he offered
clever $3.50 selfsharpening pencil prize for the
best ngle received created much interest and it
hard for the judges to decide which the best one
but they finally awarded it to the signed Nick and
"Buzzie" Hadden, children of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Beall
Hadden. They each given pencil, of which they
justly proud few Of the best of the other jngles
received together with that of the winner appear below
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12
THE SICK

The many friends of Mrs. s.. W.
Evans will regret to learn that her
condition is critical.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12
RELIGIOUS

Rev. DIR. ]. Gray McAllister, pro-
lessor in the Theological Seminary
at Louisville, will preach in the Pres
byterian church at both morning and
evening services next Sunday. A cor
dial invitation is extended the public
to hear this distinguished minister and
speaker. DIR. M. V. p. Yeaman was
asked by the National Presbyterian
Board to speak in the churches of
several states concerning denomina-
tional work, and at their bidding will
begin with several services in Florida.
Mrs. Yeaman will accompany him to
that State.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12
Baptist Church

Pastor will preach Sunday morn
ing at 10 AS and Sunday evening at z
o'clock.
Morning subject: ''Union with
Christ" on exposition of third chap
ter Of Colassians.
Evening subject: "a Whole Life for
Christ" a message for those to be
baptized.
Ordinance of Baptism will be ad-
ministered at close of the service.
Sunday School at 80.
The Mems Bible Glass urges the
men to be present Sunday morning.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12

The Mt. Sterling Advocate is preaching you
1t brought your add way down to Tennessee. :
Here's your chance, young man, to leave estate,
"See Hoffman" once before it's too latel
If you reasons, and ones, just write to
At 4O7 Morristown Tennessee. O.
MRS. No W. WHITE, MoRRIsTowN, TENN.
Of course you want experienced man
To write that policy
And you needn't go far to find him ,.f-
For he lives right here in town. ~9us~
From grandfather down to grandson, -
Their motto has been the same p
"Honest clean insurance men, H~>
HOFFMAN is the
MRS. JOE T. WILSON (nee Leila Hunt owings).v 5
When the night is dark and dreary, .,-
And you sad and weary
Just "Tak With Hoffman," he is right,
For he talks to every in sght
How to provide for his loving wife
When left alone go through ife
Don't put off today and wait tomorrow,
1t may poverty and
MRS. M. 7. Bolts.
IF death should stare you in the face
Which day it will do
If in time you'd "Talk With Hoffman,"
What comfort 'twoud be to you.
To feel your family well protected
And another thing you'd know,
1t wouldn't be neglected
When Hoffman paid the "doughp
.~,Tt FANNETTE OWINGS.
A policy is the best investment
With very little chance to lose;
All wise will tell you
That insurance is the thing choose;
Insurance is a thing
For years we've it pay;
But it is among the few things
Where money back day.
MRS. HENRY c. PREWITT
Insure your life
And give your wife
chance to marry again.
You good and true
But she's done with you
And bank roll appeals to
So work and strive
While you're yet alive,
Her charms to garnsh with gold.
And your memory dear,
Will grow dearer each year
When she's taken in out of the cold.
ANONYMOUS.
lhfe Insurance! A good thing to leave,
When you pass in your checks, your receives
Provide for your Ones leaving this Shore
With policy sufficient to "keep the wolf from the DOOR"
MISS MARGARET GUTHRIE.
Have your life insured today,
For that is the safe and only way;
To provide for wife and little ones, ~"
For Gods will, ours, be done. ,r
"Talk With Hoffman"
MRS M. T. Bolts.
What's the matter Bll-Feeing blue2
You look bad-perhaps it's the "fu"
Not worrying, eh!-Well neither am l.
Why should we've made a wise buy
On that Pacific Mutual Policy
That's real nrotection-take II from me-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12

Justly proud. few Of the best of the other ngles
eived, together with that of the winner appear below
If Disabled you should be- - .tA
Could you support your family7 t
If with Sickness you should fall, ~.
Could you feed and clohe them alq
Or with Accident you meet M
Must they beg upon the street?
Then Old Age, that's bound to come,
Could you still provide home9
Or Death? Man, while you're alive,
"Talk With hoffman, Three-two-fve.
NICK AND "BUZZIE" MADDEN.
Insure your life, to enable your wife
To settle all of your debts;
For "Eastin" "Sutton," she'll think was glutton
Although he will all he gets;
There's the preacher pay for the nice things he'll say
And tip for emitting the evil;
For all of us know, though he'll say So
That you worked every day for the devil
So the best thing you see, is to let Harry G.
Send in applications;
For cigar day, all of these bills will pay,
With "nest egg' left for relations
NICK AND "BUzzIE" MADDEN
'Dead men tell tales" they say,
But if they did, they'd talk this way:
Telephone, three twenty-five,
Do it while you are alive;
Get Insurance. all you can,
Show the world you man.
So you won't leave your family
public charge charity;
But if you think you'll die,
Just pass this proposition by"
NICK AND "BUZzIE" MADDEN.
Health is a wonderful thing in life
But it doesn't provide for the loving wife;
See Hoffman today-do not wait
For tomorrow may be day too late
John don't be contrary,
Have your life insured for Mary;
Go just as quick as you possibly can
And the only reliable man.
But John put it off-did not go
Marys doom and woe.
Talk With Hoffman,"
MRS. NJ T. Bolts
If you the policy that "Pays Ways"
1t matters not if you live but five days;
You know there's protection for your wife
In every policy of Pacific Mutual Life
-'"ralk With Hoffman"
Your Future is but guessing,
Your Past is plain to you
So in the Present keep progressing
"Talk With Hoffman"-do
EDNA DEE owNGs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12

Insure your life
And so give your wife
A chance to marry again;
You were good and true
But she's done with you,
And bank roll appeals to men.
So work and strive
While you're yet alive,
Her charms to garnish with gold
And your memory dear,
Will grow dearer each year
When she's taken in out of the cold.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12
ANONYMOUS.

Llfe insurance. good thing to leave
When you pass in your checks, your to receives
Provide for loved Ones before leaving this Shore
With policy sufficient to "keep the wolf from the door"
MISS MARGARET GUTHRIE.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12

Have your life insured today,
For that is the safe and only way;
To provide for wife and little ones,
For Gods will, not ours, be done.
"Talk With Hoffman"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12

What's the matter, Bll-Feeling bue9
You look bad-perhaps it's the "fu."
Not worrying, eh!-Wel, neither am l,
Why should we've made a wise buy
On that Pacific Mutual Policy
That's real protection-take it from me.
-"ralk With Hoffman"
W. G. POTTS
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12
FANNETTE OWINGS.

policy is the best investment
With very little chance to lose;
All wise will tell you
That insurance is the thing to choose
Insurance is not a thing
For years we've it pay;
But it is among the few things
Where money comes back some day.
MRS HENRY c. PREWITT
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1920-02-12

Your Future is but guessing,
Your Past is plain to you
So in the Present keep progressing,
'Talk With Hoffman"-dol
.f EDNA DEE OWINGS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-28
Hot Air Burst
Injuries Fourteen
Portland Firemen

Portland, Me, May 27.-Fourteen
firemen were burned " cut nv flying
rinss by hut ar explosion while
fighting Il fire IN 4 lunch room and an
adjoining cigar store and pool roum
ON Temple street. today. Five were
removed to ! hospital. where il was
reported their condition probably was
not serious The others were II
their names or on durv.
Those taken tp the hospital were
Capt Joseph A Cooper, Fred A. Alex
ander. Leslie c. MacVane. Edward
Fowler and Joseph L Waodill. The
less seriously injured were Capt c.
p Feeney. Lieut.. Frank H, Joseph.
Capt. Timothy z. Quinlan. NJ J.
Cads-. p. J. Bowen. Edward r. Hunan.
Herman H. Broclxmaun. Earl D. Foye
and Frank ]. Mullin.
The force of the explosion was so
great that two pairs OF horses at
tached 10 fire apparatus. were thrown
M on the sidewalk onrh opposite
side of the street A large piece of
glass Was forced into the size of a
hose wagon. The property loss was
light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-28
Maine DRUGGISTS IN SPECIAL
SESSION At CAPITAL PROTEST
RESTRICTIONS OF NARCOTIC Law

sru-pva. n ne Harrison anti
.,a-oa.Il law Us passed. but objection
- -scar. ~,lIngs ana interpretations
- = WIS exuressed N resolutions
,.ssee ,,y ne Maine Pharmaceutical
.eso-,a-lor Al d special SESSION held
~su-suav n me Senate chamber Of
No STATE Euuse. The meeting was
allen q act Oh the elimination Of
rarro,Ir drugs rom the trade be-
-ause nt g feeling that the rest-1c-
-rers surrounding the sale of opium
IA, n.ner drugs impose TOO great q
alg-aen n expense and clerical rou-
.Ine 10 MAKE i profitable 10 drug
..yts 10 handle them Il developed
ma many 5rugE,sts have practically
eliminated hem already and the
-rsDluuDns passed III the meeting
eug9-eea -ue practice of leaving 10
na,raual onmre Of the dealers de-
e.sioa u ms question.
Forenoon Session
Msvue Burielgh Martin made Il
RE. ADDRESS II welcome IN which
ne 4l.uuel 10 me numerous tabuia-
-I1ns anc ~epuY-s required Of drug
s.sl5. saving he hardly knew wheth-
- q address me assembly as drug
-.s,s o. 1nOkkeepers, ID view Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-28
TEN LEADERS IN
NEW JERSEY RAIL
STRIKE INDICTED

Newark ". !, My 2T-Ten lead
ers of the railroad strike in New Jer-
sey were indicted by the federal
grand jury here today under the
Lever act They were charged with
conspiring TO obstruct the interstate
commerce.
Nine leaders were named in one in
dictment and one IN another. it was
said.
The indictments assert the de-
PENDANTS did by intimidation and
threats refar1 the orderly shipments
Of Interstate commerce"
II was alleged the strike Of ward
men. switch men and others on var-i-
Gus railroads throughout the state
nad held up freight shipments Of
food and other commodities Indus
triai plants in several cities were
handicapped because Of inability ID
obtain shipments of raw materials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-28
COnferees Unite
on Z S. Army Plan
Personnel of $4,000

Washington. May 27.-The Army
reorganization bill enlarged frurn
conference today shurn OF Senate
proposals for liberalization Of the
National Guard. for a voluntary uni
rersal training system aid for auto
mativ revival Of the war time seiec-
tive service act on declaration Of a
war emergency.
AS agreed TO by the cnnferees. the
bill provides for peace time regular
army Of ~ 900 officers and men in
Guiding the PHILIPPINE scouts: for
continuation of the National Guard
substantially on the present basis and
for the organization Of al enlisted re-
serve corps liable for fifteen days Of
training duty a year except in case
OF war emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-28
REPUBLICANS TO. TAKE STAND
DRY ISSUE SETTLED IN IGNORING
QUESTION IN PARTY PLATFORM

Chicago. May g7-Bssr. light
wines ana prohibition VIII not be
mentioned N the Republican ma
tlonal convention, if present plans Of
party leaders are carried out. II WAS
learned TO-DAY.
Directors Of the partv's policies
have decided that the question has
been settled. and neither . wet"
nor a dry" plank. nor endorse
ments Of any modification Of the
present bone dry" -uie. VIII be IN
corpora1ed in the plE1orrn. accord-
ing ID Samuel A. Perkins, National
committeeman from Washington.
The prohibition question and It's
possible effect On the forthcoming
Presidential campaign has been IN
der consideration by party leaders
for several months. it Is known. The
matter Was discussed at auuonaI
committee meetings here as far back
US last January.
On emember Of the national com
mlttee, who is here said today Lhat
the committeeman believed the
vets 70 be III the minority, and
that the country as Il whole wanted
prohibition.
National committeeman VINO are
gathering here for the opsning of
the hearing on contests Monday re-
celved with interest today the re-
ports Of Senator Hiram w john
sons speech HI Concord y. c. in
which ne denied ne would bolt the
convention If not nominated. The
probable attitude Of the senator IN
the event of defeat in the convention
has been the source Of speculation
for weeks a long ''Presldential row"
and his pronouncsment on the sub
jeCt was received with visible relief.
'fI am glad To hear that" said T.
T. Herr of Kentucky. chairman Of
the convention committee ON ar
ranEemenls. 'I have thought all
along that that would be Mr.. john
sons position.
Senator Johnson will enter the
convention with 100 instructed dele
gates. running second 70 Major Cen
eral Leonard Wood who has 153
votes pledged 70 him. Governor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-28

Portland, May Special The
novel proposition that all able bodied
Maine business man and their en-
ployes plan 10 pass their vacations
by working on farms was discussed
and endorsed al d meeting Of the
executive committee of the State
Chamber If Commerce held here to
day.
AS Outlined by COMMITTEES
The State Chamber of Commerce
and Agricultural League, believing
that the business men of Maine pos
sess the required qualities Of pracri-
cal leadership, offers 10 them an op-
pOrruuItE 10 demonstrate Il
This organization believes that the
raising Of food products Is not only
the oldest and most honorable Of all
sciences. but also most needed. Real
izing that lack of sensible thinking
on the par OF all of us had tended I'd
make harder the problem OF those
engaged IN farming ana that the
scarcity Of labor has added material
ly ID all the other troubles OF the
farmer. ID the extent that the food
production for the coming year Is
very critical
The State Chamber of Commerce
anu Agricultural League therefore
urges every able-bpdied man N
Maine. ne ne thought of as laborer.
clerk. or employer TO plan to take his
vacation this year At a suitable time
and 10 pass Il working on some farm.
This organization offers its services
10 list the particular needs Of the
farmers IS 70 when. and how many
extra hands are needed TO tend and
harvest their crops. and what wages
they Will pay
The state Chamber OF Commerce
ana Agricultural League believes
Jha1 TINS practical assistance VIII re
suit IN Ihe farmers planting Larger
crops. L believes that d week or Two
spent n working on d farm VIII 40
If all good; that the moral effect on
The farmer Of such practical support
VIII De lasting; that the knowledge
gained as 10 the problems Of the far
mer- not only physical but education
al anu social. viii result n the deter-
mInarlon n improve these cundIti ons.
This Is not work for school boys
i.fUnt. Il IS big enough and vital
enough 10 command our whnjeheart-
I'd support. Let rs STOP talking CO.
operation. lei US work IL
Farmers ara asked 70 send their
reau1rements 10 the headuRar-frs Of
the Stale Chamber Of Commerce and
A Agricultural League, Fidelity Bldg.
Portland. Business men are asked 70
enroll. 10 urge their friends and EN-
pioyees 70 DO likewise
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complications which have become
attached TO the business
The speaker of the morning ses-
sion was Deputy Harris Day of the
internal revenue Office who ex-
planned IN detail the regulations re-
Sarding distilled spirits for non-bev-
erage purposes. Recent changes IN
rulings require all permits for the
sale of such goods 10 be obtained
from Washington and bonds must
De He'd for the protection Of spirits
procured under permit At present
Mr.. Day said. three classes of per-
mlts are recognized IN this district
He discussed fully and answered
questions relating ID regulations on
HAIR tonic, Jamaica ginger, toilet
preparations. moderated alcohol.
whisky and brandy, telling how TO
obtain them and what TO do about
selling them when obtained. He
made II plain that IN TINS State
where Federal and State prohihitory
laws differ. both must be obeyed or
the permit holder is liable 10 lose his
permit.
Adjournment was taken at !
o clock for luncheon.
Afternoon Session
The first business of the afternoon
Continued On Page 4-Coi. 81
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SENATORS HALE AND FERNALD
GUARDING NAMES INTERESTIN
PASSAGE WATER POWER BILL

persons or property II interstate or
-tirelEn commerce, including therein
al sum Iurer-upring falls. shadows
or rapids; together with such other
parts or streams as shall have been
authorized by Congress for improve
nsut by the united States or shall
have been recommended 10 Congress
for such Improvement after invest
cation under its authority"
The purpose Of TINS bill" cunttn-
ued the senator. IS MOI ID regulate
commerce but 10 control WATERPROOF
e-s, As such if should not 90 be
yond what really affects the curn-
Tnerce Of the country Ii is absurd
10 claim that the action Of Congress
IN recommending a survey 10 DETER
mine whether 4 part uf stream
may be SO improved as ID make il
naTtgahie- should make thai parr of
the stream navigable befure the I'M
provemenI authorized by Congress
Congress cannot under the constitu-
non determine what shall and what
snail not become nHvlgahie waters
The decision must lie N all cases
with the courts and the decisions Of
the courts as TO just what conscitut es
navlgahie waters are not uniform y
Senator Hale then referred To vari-
Gus cour- decisions and SAID. IT is
u course roo LATE To offer an amend
rne1It u the bill. bur I will frankly
say We prefer The House amendment
oeca use IN our opinion Il II not as
broad as the Senate amendment In
my state we have many valuable
water powers. developed and unde-
veioped. These water powers we re-
gard as among the principal assets
Of the state. As far as possible we
desire ID handle them for the use Of
the people Of the state Of Maine I'M
der state instead of federal reguia-
tons. Many Of the streams in my
STATE are used for numbering pur-
poses ana temporary dams and TEN
p0raIrv Constructions are constantly
being put into these streams for log
gIug purposes. Often the need for
action Is very immediate To have TO
go 10 me water power commission in
each case for permission 20 do so
would be intoieraole"
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Special TO Kennebec Jou-nal)

Special 70 Kennebec Jou-nal)
Washington. May TT sincerely
trust thai the conference report viii
De defeated anu that further con-
ferencs viii De ordered which VIII
report back the bill with the House
provision RESTORED said United
States Senator Frederick Eaie this
afternoon n the Senate when the
conference report On the Water
Power biIl Was brought onIo the
floor. Both Senators EaIe and Fer
maid spoke against the acceptance uf
the conference report and fought to
nave the biIl sent back to conference
and the House provision relative 70
the term ''NaTiEahle waters re
stored. Sand Senator Eale: 7 am
nuI finding any fault with the gen
sraI purpose of the aCt although
there are senators VINO have taken
that position. What I 40 ob1ect ID Is
the definition of navigabie waters
contained IN tins bill" The House
provision provides that the term
navigabie waters as used N the ACT
as applied 70 streams shall be cun-
sldered 10 include only such streams
OF portions Of streams as ara n their
ordinary natural condition USED for
the transportation Of persons or
properly n interstate or foreign
commerce or which through I'M
prove-nent heretofore or hereafter
may have been or snail -becuIne
disable in such commerce..
The Senate amendment 10 the
House which has been adopted by
tn conference provides as follows:
g Manageable waters means thuse
parts uf streams or other bodies OF
watar over which Congress has jur-
isdiCtlpn under It's authority To reg
ulate commerce with foreign nations
and among the several states, ana
which either IN their natural or I'M
proved condition noTwit hs1anuinE IN
te,-uptiuns between the nayIgable
parts OF such streams, or waters by
falls. shadows. or-apids compelling
land carriage. are used or suitable
for use for the transportation of