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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1917

Page

5

Personal greetings and travels fill local social columns

Mrs. Edith Cord visited relatives at Cynthiana last week while J Y Rogers spent Sunday in Louisville with kin. Miss Hazel Grubbs left for St Louis and Mrs. W Hoffman Wood visited Paris. Other guests include Mrs. James Rogers in Louisville and Mrs. Marvin Gay in town. Several visitors from Winchester Lexington and Louisville stop by, with Rev J S Wilson off to Bagdad and Newton Townsend's family hosting relatives in town.

Edith Cord Cynthiana Hazel Grubbs St. Louis, Mo Wro J. M. Isola Florida Harry Curtis Lexington Newton Townsend Mary Hope Clarke Falmouth Alpha Enoch Clarence Leach Oscar Hanna Octavia Moses Louisville M. Newmeyer J. 8. Wilson Bagdad A. L. Denton Lillian Webster Winchester K. N. DeHaven Willl Samuel Whitehead Frankfort William C. Moore

Wers the Hottest Democratic Paper in the U S One Year

Fragmentary OCR note cites a newspaper in Fork, N. on a date near Tue Hower. The readable words hint at a political paper sponsor or feature titled Wers the Hottest Democratic Paper in the U S One Year.

U.S Tue Hower Fork, N

Local residents and visitors list with travel notes

A roundup of townspeople and guests visiting Lexington and nearby areas includes Mr. and Mrs. Ewing A Flynn en route to Lexington, visitors from Winchester Cincinnati Owingsville Bardstown and James Town, arrivals for visits and longer stays, and plans to travel to Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Ewing A. Flynn Lexington Chester Reese Winchester J. C. McNeal Cincinnati

Extra fancybeans 12'4e a th at Ewington

Unclear OCR fragment mentions fancybeans and a place Ewington with a Saturday reference. No readable names, dates, or concrete details to confirm a full item.

Ewington

Death of Jackson A. Dies in Salt Lick community

Jackson, son of Mr. Jed Dies at Salt Lick after sudden illness. Former resident of the city, he lived with his father Mr. W R Press Jackson who ran the National Hel. The community mourns the loss of a splendid young man with many friends.

John W. Wade Jamestown, N. Y Mr. Wade Jackson

Odd Fellows Lodge to celebrate 98th anniversary

Watson Lodge No. 32 I O O F marks the 98th anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows with a Sunday evening event at 7 30 at the Christian church. Rev Clyde Darsie of the Christian church will deliver the address. Public is invited.

Watson Lodge No

For Sale Privy My Residence and Six Acres of Land

Classified brief noting a private sale of a residence with six acres of land. Property owner listed as W. T. Tyler. No further details on location, price, or terms provided.

W. T. Tyler

Sewing Club Hosts at Mrs Hoffman's Apartments

Mrs J Miller Hoffman will entertain Sewing Club members at her elegant apartments Friday afternoon. Miss Lillian Webster of this county celebrated her twenty first birthday last Tuesday with a dinner for friends and relatives and received many beautiful and useful presents.

Richard Glover Mary Ellen Muskogee Oklahoma Glover Anna Belle Donahue J. Miller Hoffman Sewing Club Lillian Webster

Birth announced for daughter Jeanne Elizabeth Reis

Mr and Mrs Charles Reis welcome a daughter born Friday April 20 at their home named Jeanne Elizabeth The name specifies the newborn with family details in concise notice

Charles Reis Jeanne Elizabeth

Preaching Cancelled at Baptist Church on April 29

The Baptist church will not hold services Sunday morning or evening April 29 as the pastor attends a memorial service for Rev. W. E. Powers in Shelby County.

The Baptist Church Shelby County W. E. Powers

Sullivan Firm Accepts Smith Form A Truck Agency

G. D. Sullivan and Son have accepted the agency for the Smith Form A Truck Co. The truck is described as one of the best moderate priced models on the market. Mr. Sullivan offers to explain its merits to interested parties.

G. D. Sullivan & Son Smith- Form-A-Truck Co

Carranza Promises Neutrality Ambiguity Signals Plotting

A clipped note claims Carranza pledges neutrality but hints at continued plotting activity. The remark suggests skepticism about his intentions and a warning of possible mischief behind official statements.

Carranza

Balfour Arrives in Washington for talks with U S officials

Arthur J. Balfour Great Britain's Foreign Secretary and the British High Commission arrived in Washington at 3 PM Sunday. Secretary Lansing and the British Ambassador welcomed them at Union Station as about 5000 people looked on.

Arthur J. Balfour Great Britain

Lost Cow Between Mt Sterling and Flemingsburg

Jersey cow, about five years old, missing between Mt Sterling and Flemingsburg on Monday April 16. Reward for return or information leading to recovery. Contact Reuben Riggs Wallingford Ky R R 1.

Mt. Sterling Flemingsburg Reuben Riggs Wallingford R. R

We Will Be There for Bible School Family Appeal

A church message invites families to attend Sunday School on the upcoming Sunday after May 6. It emphasizes a joyous service with Father, Mother, and all the children present for Go-to-Sunday-School Day.

Bible

Missing You At Bible School Misses Teacher

A note requests attendance next Sunday at Bible School as a teacher is missed. The message mentions an upcoming conspicuous day in Kentucky on May 6th, about two weeks away, with implied importance for arrangements.

Bible School Kentucky

Kentucky inaugurates Go-To-Sun Day in schools

Kentucky marks Go-To-Sun Day with a new school observance as about 14 states adopt the day. The event highlights outdoor learning and sunlight awareness across participating districts.

Kentucky

Bible School Attendance Grows as May 6 Event Looms

The more experience you gain the more you want. Attend Bible School as life integrates with faith. Next Sunday serves as preparation for a special day on May 6, the following week.

Neighbors attend Bible School on May 6th

A fragment urges that if neighbors go to Bible School on May 6th while you stay home leafing through pages you will wish you had joined the event.

Turn the Other Cheek After a Walloping Reflections

A wry aphorism questions patience and resilience amid blows to both sides. It ponders what remains to respond when both denominations face hard hits and must decide what to turn next.

Local health updates indicate mixed recoveries

The bulletin reports several residents in Lexington and nearby towns improving after hospital stays. Sickness includes Mrs. Ed L Brockway and Mrs. Thomas Greene at Lexington hospitals, with Dr. W R Thompson also recovering from Good Samaritan Hospital. Others, like Mr Newton Townsend, remain critically ill, while Mr Roy S Greene and Mr A C Richardson show signs of improvement.

Ed. L. Brockway Lexington Hospital W. R. Thompson Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington A. C. Richardson Louisville S. B. Carrington Dry Ridge R. L. Vanarsdell

Seed Potatoes and Onion Sets Offered by Chiles Thompson Co

Northern grown potato varieties include Trish Cobblers Rurals Early Rose and Burbank with white and red onion sets available. Chiles Thompson Gro Co promotes seed potatoes and onion sets in a local agricultural listing.

Burbank Chiles-Thompson Gro. Co

Grubbs Pitches Splendid Game For Kentucky

Tom Grubbs of the University of Kentucky pitched a splendid game Saturday against Centre College and his team won 3 to 1. Grubbs, son of Mr and Mrs C D Grubbs of this city, is considered one of the best pitchers on the staff.

Tom Grubbs C. D. Grubbs University of Kentucky At Lexington Centre College Tom

Why Pay More For Smith-Form-A-Truck On Ford Chassis

The Smith-Form-A-Truck on a Ford chassis costs $755 and is fully guaranteed to meet all claims. The advertisement promises savings by choosing this moderate priced truck and offers to help figure individual requirements for satisfaction. G. D. Sullivan & Son.

Tf G. D. Sullivan & Son

Go-to-Sunday-School Day Planned for May 6

Sunday Bible School organizers promote Go-to-Sunday-School-Day on May 6 to boost attendance. They urge starting new classes and inviting all to participate.

Sunday School Day Absence Sparks Schoolhouse Reminder

A note admonishes a student for missing Go-to-Sunday-School Day activities due to a morning fishing trip and motor outing, urging commitment to the school schedule.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Duerson’s Drug Store Court Street J. Y. Rogers Jas. R. Magowan W. Hoffman Wood Paris James Y. Rogers John W. Rogers Marvin N. Gay Hi. G. Hoffman Pacific Coast Walker P. Reid Panama William Speer Chambersburg, Pa Elizabeth Johnson Harry Fisher Parkersburg W. Va T. J. Townsend Torrent Indianapolis Ind W. H. Strossman, Sr Menta Elkin Mr. Aleck Goodpaster Owingsville W. C. Hamilton W. B. White Colra Little Bardstown Shelbyville Helen Frost Stearns Margaret Frost Winchester Pike Mary Wood Rice Katherife Wood Phoenix Arizona John C. Wood Ollive Los Angeles California Eta Atsharpsburg Ackson Jed Ase W. P. Weckesser Ewington, Kentucky Balfour Hi. P. Reid Anderson C. Bogie Thomas Greene Roy S. Greene Grubbs Advocate For Printing MT. Stg Purina F. Tasb Rogers Co Ia Fa Walsh CO Mt. Sterling, Ky
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