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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1917
Page
1
The Tuesday Club plans a boys garden program with expert guidance from the Experimental Station at Jexil. They seek plots or vacant lots, with seed and tools provided, and offer prizes for the best garden. Contact Mrs. W. P. Oldham or Mrs. J. E. Lindsay to participate.
Germany gears up for total mobilization by drafting all available men and draining all human and industrial resources. The effort intensifies as authorities push toward a decisive year in the war.
The Trimble Grocery Co receives a handsome new wagon for local delivery as the wholesale business grows rapidly. The Advocate reports the expansion and improved service for customers.
Kenney N. DeHaven resigns as local mail carrier and will move with his family to Lexington where he has acquired an interest in the B F Perry Lumber Company. Stewart E. Sharp will replace him as carrier and Courtney Horton takes Sharp’s clerk position at the post office.
Henry P. Reid resigns after nearly twenty years with the office and accepts a position with W. O. Mackie & Co. The note praises his faithful service and wishes him success as he moves to the meat and grocery firm.
County Court Clerk Keller Greene received a voucher to pay for sheep killed by dogs last year. Claims are urged to call the office to receive a check. Dog tax collected did not cover several hundred dollars in damages. Checks payable amount to .737491 percent of the claims.
An advertisement notes Punch Graves and Company claim superiority of their footwear. It presents a confident claim about quality and product excellence. The copy emphasizes the brand’s confidence to attract customers.
A crowd of about 4000 stormed the Academy of Music in Baltimore Sunday and broke up a pacifist meeting while stopping Dr. David Starr Jordan mid address. Police reserves dispersed the mob as leading citizens looked on.
A Memphis Tennessee tornado hit Sunday injuring ten. Property damage exceeds 200000 dollars with two churches among the losses. The scene underscores the storm’s impact on the city and its structures.
President Wilson urged Congress to declare a state of war, denouncing Germany and pledging to make the world safe for democracy. He outlined steps including mobilization, a 500000 man army with possible increments, naval buildup, liberal credits to allies, and tax funded war finance.
Mrs. Margaret Crail moves to Mrs. Lou Barnes property at Main and Samuels avenues after selling to L C McCormick. Marvin Gay family relocates to Main and Samuels. Hedden Jr. move to Gay house on Sycamore. Paul Essex to L E B Griggs cottage on Holt after selling West High. Bruce Duty to Patty Thompson cottage on Clay. Chenaults move to rented Grassy Lick farm. Gatewood rents Bigstaff property on Maysville and will move soon. From every point of view our shoes satisfy.
Champ Clark was re elected Speaker of the House on Monday by a 217 to 205 vote. All Democrats present supported Clark and four independents along with two Progressives, one Socialist, and one Prohibitionist backed him. Mann secured 204 Republican votes while two Republicans did not vote and there were some complimentary votes for Gillette of Massachusetts and Lenroot of Wisconsin.
Eggs for setting offers Finest Buff Orpingtons set to hatch. 40-31 price list 1.00 for 15 eggs. Seller L. T. Chiles advertises birds and eggs for poultry enthusiasts.
Dr. C. C. Carroll, longtime pastor of the First Baptist Church in Winchester, tendered his resignation effective September 1 after nearly five years in the post. He did not disclose future plans and remains a well known figure in Central Kentucky.
Mrs. Mary A. Turley aged 75, a respected city resident, died at home after several weeks illness. Funeral services were held at her residence Monday afternoon with burial in Machpelah cemetery.
In response to a national call from the Mayors' Committee of American Cities, Mt Sterling Mayor C K Oldham schedules a mass meeting on Thursday April 5 at the Court House at 7 30 pm. All citizens and Montgomery County residents are urged to attend to pass resolutions showing resolve to defend rights and support the President and country.
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