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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1916

Page

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Few Horses At The Show In Sparse County Display

A small crowd attended the annual April horse show on Monday afternoon at the Fair Grounds. Trotters included J. Malcolm Forbes and Mainleaf with 2 08% times, Peter Montgomery and R. C. Todd. Saddle horses featured Pat Herman McDonalds Choice Marshall McDonald Star Emerald. Ralls King Emerald drew attention on the streets.

J. Malcolm Forbes Mainleaf Peter Montgomery R. C. Todd Pat Herman McDonald’s Marshall McDonald Star Emerald Ralls King Emerald Golden King

Parcel Post Party Ad Appears in Notice

An advertisement for the Parcel Post party appears in the public notices section. The notice outlines campaign messaging and call to action for voters.

Parcel Post Party

Correction: William Mason at home after illness

In last week’s issue we misidentified a visitor to Lexington. It should have been William Mason, not William Howell. Mr. Mason is now at home and considerably improved.

William Howell Lexington William Mason

Thomas named Clark County Road Inspector for year

Mr. R. P. Thomas of this city has been named by State Commissioner R. C. Terrell as Road Inspector of Clark county for the present year and will assume duties at once.

R. P. Thomas R. C. Terrell Clark County

Beans at J. B. White's Priced 25 Cents per 3 Pounds

Three pounds of hand picked Navy beans priced at 25 cents offered by J. B. White's. Local shoppers can stock up on dried beans with a bargain price for daily cooking needs.

J. B. White

Road Officials Transferred For Dixie Highway Work

Mr. R E Toms government engineer in charge of roads in Montgomery and Bath counties is moved to Laurel County to supervise the Dixie Highway project through that county and four neighboring counties. Robert Young is named State Examiner and will oversee roads from London headquarters with prior road work experience.

R. E. Toms Montgomery Bath R. C. Terrell Frankfort Laurel Robert Young Terrell London Young

Health inspectors praise county for low trachoma cases

Dr. P. E. Blackerby and Dr. John McMullen conducted school inspections last week. They found no cases in city schools and only one very mild county case likely to be cured soon. The experts called the county among the freest from trachoma they have inspected.

P. E. Blackerby John McMullen U.S

For Sale Three Dwellings at Federal Heights

Three story brick business house on corner lots at Main and Bank streets offered for sale. Property includes three dwellings in Federal Heights and may sell one or all. For information call Ring 107 or 701 or 484.

Federal Heights Bank

Auto Truck and Touring Car Collision at Maysville and High Streets

A Saturday evening crash at the Maysville and High streets intersection damaged the auto truck owned by R. I. Settles and a touring car driven by Bernard Greenwade. Albert Botts drove the Settles car. No injuries occurred.

R. I. Settles Bernard Greenwade Maysville and High Streets Mr. Settles Albert Botts

Sunday School Conference Planned in Montgomery County

The first annual Sunday School Conference of the Christian Church in Montgomery County will be held at the Christian church in this city on Thursday April 20 beginning at 9 30 a m and continuing throughout the day. The program includes devotional services addresses reports open discussion and sessions led by Roy K Roadruck Cynthia Maus and others with a focus on teen age teaching methods and parent teacher involvement. Miss Cynthia Pearl Maus and Roy K Roadruck are visiting Mt Sterling as part of a Teen Age Conference tour.

The Christian Church Montgomery County Conference of Sunday Workers of the Christian Church B. W. Trimble J. T. Coons Antioch F. M. Fortune Carmargo Mary Ricketts Corinth Donald Quisenberry Mr. Sterling W. H. Stressman Somerset Leora Jeffreys Spencer Breckinridge Horton Roy K. Roadruck Cynthia Maus Clyde Darsie Cynthia Pearl Maus Mt. Sterling

Breeders urged to select Montgomery County horses or jacks

Read the paper’s horse ads before breeding mares. Season fees range from 10 to 200 dollars. Advertisements highlight Montgomery County owned sires as good choices for discerning breeders.

Montgomery County Jack

L. and N. to run first Cincinnati excursion

The L. and N. R. R. announces its first excursion to Cincinnati next Sunday April 23. Train departs Winchester at 7 28 morning. Round trip fare is 1 50. The Reds face St. Louis. For details contact agent A. G. Locknane in Winchester Kentucky.

Cincinnati Winchester Reds St. Louis A. G. Locknane

Willis Takes Post as Assistant Medical Director

Dr. W. T. Willis departed this morning for Louisville to assume duties as Assistant Medical Director of the Inter-Southern Life Insurance Company, a position to which he was recently appointed. He is regarded as a capable physician and estimable gentleman who will benefit the growing company.

W. T. Willis Louisville Inter-Southern Life Insurance Company Willis

Cattle Market Sees High Prices Amid Slow Trade

About 2 000 cattle appeared on the market with prices sky high and a slow trade. Light steers sold by the head at around ten cents per pound, some cattle hitting $8.25 a head. Cows and bulls ranged widely in price, while mules drew steady, high bids with several notable sales including 1,100 lb steers at $40 per head and springer cows at $48.50.

Henry Sullivan Chas. Linville Carlisle Geo. Halsey Dan Welch Mike Wilson Fayette County Mike O’connell Sam Laythram A. J. Hughes Cynthiana W. P. Treadway F. B. Judy A. J. Stiughés Tlenry Judy

Wonderful production of The Birth of a Nation at The Table Theatre

The Birth of a Nation is shown tonight at The Table Theatre with small crowds Monday. Viewers praise the film as realistic with superb music and commend Messers Judy and Gay for presenting a production worthy of multiple admissions.

Table Theatre Judy & Gay

Easter Dance by Saltans Club at Ringo's Hall

The Saltans Dancing Club will hold an Easter Dance at Ringo's Hall Thursday night with Reynolds' orchestra of Lexington providing music. A most enjoyable evening is anticipated by the young people and several out-of-town guests are expected to attend.

Saltans Dancing Club Ringo’s Hall Reynolds’ Orchestra Lexington

Teachers Attend Kentucky Education Association Meeting

The Kentucky Educational Association annual meeting will convene in Louisville Wednesday evening. Local high school teachers head to Louisville to tour city schools and elementary teachers depart tomorrow afternoon, with the School Board dismissing classes for two days to allow attendance. Notables include Superintendent W O Hopper Principal W C Jetton and multiple teachers from city and county schools.

The Kentucky Educational Association Louisville Boards of Education W. O. Hopper W. C. Jetton Bertha Bae

Y W M S Meets At Christian Church Mission Group

The Young Woman's Missionary Society held its regular monthly meeting in the church annex with a large crowd. Mrs. Henry R. Prewitt led, Scripture read, Lord's Prayer said, and members shared readings from FortY Years of Service Emiline's Mite Box and The King's Highway. An Easter offering was taken and a social hour followed hosted by Mrs. Ben G. Land and Mrs. Steve R. Adamson.

Young Woman’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church Henry R. Prewitt J. C. McNeil William Slowell Emiline James MM. Iutsell Thomas Kennedy Porto Rico John M. Barnes King’s Highway Ben G. Land Steve R. Adamson

Local News Notes on Mrs Hart and Mr Cecil

Miss Ella E. Hart of Winchester visits the store of J W Keller with a full line of goods. Hart makes all braids and guarantees her work in every particular. Notice: I will not be responsible for debts made against me by my wife Sadie Cecil. Signed J O Cecil.

Ella E. Hart Winchester J. W. Keller Miss Hart Sadie Cecil J. O. Cecil

State Board Reconsiders Montgomery County Assessment

The State Board of Equalization at Frankfort reversed earlier plans and notified Judge Chenault that Montgomery County must show on May 17 why its land and property assessment should not rise by fifteen percent. The writer urges a representative delegation to oppose the increase and argues many offices should be abolished to reduce taxes.

State Board of Equalization Frankfort Daily Press Montgomery County Chenault

Track Training Under Mt Sterling Fair Ground Plan

The Montgomery County Fair Association closes a deal with Mt Sterling public school to use the track this season for training horses. Mr Bean and brother Charles Bean will train a stable in the large barn. The track is in excellent shape with no winter damage. Other stables include Magowan, Little, VanEvera, Morris, W E Bean and Hensley.

Montgomery County Fair Association P. L. Hensley

Pergram murder trial set for next Monday in circuit court

The circuit court term has been slow with many matters compromised or continued by agreement. The grand jury adjourned to reconvene Thursday as did the circuit court. Civil cases will be called for trial, and the Pergram murder trial, moved here on change of venue from Bath county, is set for next Monday with both sides expected to announce ready.

Circuit Court Pergram Bath County

Dahlia bulbs for safe good sound roots sale

An advert lists dahlia bulbs in all colors at 10 cents each with a contact on High Street Mrs. West. It also promotes 3 boxes Mother's Oats for 25 cents at J. B. White's and Fortress coffee one pound can for 30 cents at Vanarsdell's, with other phrases in an old-time retail notice.

Fortress Vanarsdell’s

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