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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
1
Saturday afternoon crowds filled the streets for a half holiday parade to kick off the Third Liberty Loan drive. John G Winn and William Rogers Clay spoke on buying Bonds, urging loyalty and war aid. Also notices of home moves, seed corn orders, and a potato sale filed in local brief notices.
Mrs. Campbell Gibson, long ill and hospitalized in Lexington, died early Sunday from acute indigestion. Survived by husband James son at Fort Oglethorpe two daughters Mrs E Spratt and Mrs James Robb. Funeral Monday at 3 pm at the Robb residence with burial in Lexington Cemetery.
W S Little girl Mary Imlay two and one half years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy McCormick died Sunday evening after a few days illness. Funeral services were held this morning at 10 30 o clock at Machpelah Cemetery. The community sympathizes with the young couple in their loss. For Sale Mitchell roadster White wire wheels fully equipped has not been used any Bargain See it at once at J D Wren Auto Co or phone 851.
Mr and Mrs J C Wiseman of Danville Kentucky announce the marriage of their daughter Adelene Elizabeth to Lloyd L Frazer who is stationed in London England The ceremony occurred Sunday afternoon March 30 at the residence of Theodore Stevens a cousin of the bride The couple's courtship began years earlier as Frazer studied at Centre College then Cornell He later joined the English Government during the war and now handles steel purchases for aircraft parts The bride travels to join her husband amid war dangers and prayers for their safety are offered The Advocate congratulates the couple and wishes them well Also notices about a creamery opening and a tulip theft report follow.
The Bigstaff home hospital project neared funding as Richard A. Chiles pledged 2500 dollars if the balance could be raised. By noon 33 donors gave 100 dollars each, raising funds to complete the purchase and cover initial equipment, with three year control placed in a trustee group.
The local board received notice to send two men to Indianapolis on April 15 for two months of government funded training in automotive work carpentry and metal trades for frontline and support roles. Robert Stone and Clarence William volunteered and will report to the Metropole Hotel Indianapolis. Montgomery county must supply 15 men to Camp Taylor between April 26 and May 1 the first increment of the second draft. Miss Margaret Frost nurse enlisted with Dr Barrow Unit left for Camp Dix New Jersey with eight other nurses. a $100 purse was raised in her honor locally and a successor will be chosen soon. Special Saturday sale at The Fair: large enameled dish pan 48 cents limit one per customer.
The marriage of Miss Mildred Tonkin daughter of T J Tonkin manager of the Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company to Mr Jackson D Stofer a prominent young farmer was held at the bride’s parents home last Wednesday at 4 pm. Rev W R Dye officiated. They plan a bridal trip then reside with the bride’s parents while Stofer builds a residence on his Montgomery farm. The couple are highly respected in the community and well known socially.
Marvin N. Gay has resigned his position with J. D. Hazelrigg & Son and will likely devote his time to farming. His ill health has influenced the decision, and he is described as an exceptionally capable and energetic young man who will be greatly missed at Hazelrigg's.
Jameson Shoemaker and James I. Hudson filed applications through Postmaster Squire Turner to enlist in the United States Marines. The papers were sent to Indianapolis for processing and the boys will be alerted where to report for duty once approved.
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