Good Citizen John Ragan Dies After Lingering Illness
John Ragan a prominent Mont County resident died at his home Friday evening after a long stomach trouble and rheumatism. He was never married and is survived by his brother Charles and sister Mrs James R Wilsons along with many relatives. He contributed 1000 dollars to a new Mont County Baptist church and was the first buried from it. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev J B Wilson as The Advocate expresses sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ragan
Montecounty
Charles Ragan
James R. Wilsons
Baptist Church
Rev. J. 8. Wilson
Advocate
Sympathy
Death of R Fulton Greene in Denver Colorado
After months of illness, R Fulton Greene of this city died in Denver Colorado last Tuesday. His wife Mrs Greene was with him. The body was buried there. He was a longtime county and city resident with property from hard work. Survived by wife two sons Samuel and Charles, and sisters Mrs Freda Foley and Miss Bula, with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Fulton Greene
Denver
Colo
Samuel Greene
Charles
Columbus
Nicholas County
Freda Foley
Miss Bula
Louisville
Ir J. Smith
Ohio
the Arena
Man Related Here Dies in Local Resident dies after long illness
Mr C. Strother Taylor a longtime resident of this city died at his home after a long illness. He was an uncle of Mr W person and Mrs Maggie Gaits mth, with members of the family attending his funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Strother Taylor
Ile
W. Person
Maggie Gaitsmth
Dollar Day Opens August 12 In Mt Sterling
Lead merchants in Mt Sterling announce Dollar Day starting August 12 with one dollar bargains. The sale will be held on the second Saturday of each month, advertised in the Advocate and Sentinel Democrat, and many merchants plan to join, aiming to become a permanent, popular monthly event rivaling Court Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Advocate
Sentinel-Democrat
Co-Operative
Ford Cars Reduced by J Motors Co to New Prices
J Motors Co. announces effective August 1 a reduction in Ford car prices with Runabout at 345, Touring Car 360, Coupelet 505, Town Car 595, Sedan 645. Prices guaranteed against further cuts for one year though may rise later. Strong Ford demand expected to continue. company well stocked for immediate delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trother J Motors Co
Ford
Mt Sterling Fed tops Haldemann 6 to 5 in ninth
Mt Sterling Federal edged the Haldemann club 6 to 5 at Riddell's park Sunday afternoon. Lexington pitcher Stewart worked for the locals and, despite wildness, turned in a solid performance. A three run rally in the bottom of the ninth overturned a 5 3 deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Louisville preacher resigns to form new church
The Rev. Dr. William Wallace Horner of Louisville resigned Sunday as pastor of the Twenty second and Walnut street Baptist church to establish a church in central Louisville for those who seek purity in all things. Horner, former pastor at Sharpsburg, is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace Horner
Louisville
Twenty-second
Walnut-street Baptist Church
Horner
Sharpsburg
Carranza to Retire and Pursue Presidency in Mexico
General Venustiano Carranza plans to retire as First Chief of the de facto Mexican government to run for the presidency. Reports from Nuevo Laredo say Gen. Pablo Gonzales will succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Pablo Gonzales
Pickpocket Convicted Here
Chief Tipton reports a smooth young man caught at the county fair for pocket picking of W. H. Setters from Donaldson. Also known as John Bell in Louisville with a grand larceny indictment. arrested here as John Brown and awaiting transfer or completion of a six month petit larceny sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Tipton
J. P. Carney
Louisville
W. H. Setters
Donaldson
John Bell
John Brown
One Cent Rexall Sale At R H White Co
R H White & Co announces a three day One Cent Rexall Sale on August 4 5 and 7. The event marks the first such sale by Mr Sterling and mirrors promotions seen in larger cities with Rexall items including drug remedies toiletries rubber goods and more. A large display ad on page three invites readers to read details and grab the bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. White & Co
Sterling
Dow
Cincinnati
Taylor Drug Stores
Louisville
Rexall
United States
Baby Boy Dies After Brief Life
J Richard Miller Jr born July 14 died July 28. The Advocate offers sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents in their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Richard Miller, Jr
Patent on Invalid Bed
Messrs. Hugh Richardson and Floyd Letcher of Virginia visiting their brother John F. Richardson returned Sunday from Cincinnati where they sought to have an invalid bed manufactured. The manufacturer said the patent, when marketed, would be worth a fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hugh Richardson
Floyd Letcher
Virginia
John F. Richardson
Cincinnati
Local buyers snap up Oakland touring car and first Dodge
Mr. J. O. Greene buys an Oakland touring car from Lawrence & Co. Local agents. Messrs. A. R. and T. B. Robertson purchase the first Dodge automobile sold in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Greene
Lawrence & Co
Oakland
Messrs. A. R. and
T. B. Robertson
Dodge
For Sale Three Hampshire bucks
For sale three Hampshire bucks in Mount Sterling Kentucky contact A B Pieratt at phone 317.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire Bucks
A. B. Pieratt
Mt.Sterling
Contest Pony Arrives For Naming Contest
The issue notes the arrival of a spotted pony with harness for a naming contest. The pony will likely remain unnamed until after the winning child names her. Contest closes August 12th with all contestants having equal chances to win the pony, trap, and harness. The Advocate offers 500 votes for each renewal or new subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor
Brother of Mrs Duty Buried in Winchester
Hamilton R. Curry, 38, brother of Mrs C H Duty, was taken to Winchester for burial in Winchester cemetery. Short graveside services were held at 11 am by Rev R T Brown of the First Methodist church. He was the youngest child of Captain and Mrs W E Curry, born and raised in Clark County, unmarried, ill for six months from a facial ailment, survived by four siblings including Mrs Duty and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton R. Curry
C. H. Duty
Winchester
R. T. Brown
First Methodist Church
Curry
W. E. Curry
Clark County
Mr. Curry
Duty
Thomas Evans
New York City
Mary Curry
Cincinnati
Strode. Curry
KE. C. Curry
Wooster
Death of Little Son Hoskins Parents Recalled
Mr and Mrs N B Hoskins mourn the death of their son who died Thursday evening. Funeral services were held at the residence and burial followed Friday afternoon in the family graveyard. The Advocate offers sympathy to the grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Hoskins
Will Escort President Wilson to Lincoln Birthplace Visit
Hon William Marshall Bullitt of Louisville head of Kentucky reception committee for President Wilson. The panel will include two county representatives from each county. From Montgomery, Judge Robt H Winn and Hon Henry R Prewitt chosen to serve on the committee for the September 4th Lincoln birthplace ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Marshall Bullitt
Louisville
Woodrow Wilson
Kentucky
Hodgenville
Abraham Lincoln
Robt. H. Winn
Henry R. Prewitt
Montgomery County
Dressy and cool shirts at sale price from Brunner Shoe Co
A fine variety of shirt patterns are offered at $1.00, undercutting rival stores at $1.50. Brunner Shoe Co. promotes this dressy selection as a value deal for shoppers seeking affordable stylish shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunner Shoe Co
Show Boy Frank Williams Captured After Jail Break
Frank Williams alias Show Boy, a Negro awaiting trial for house breaking, broke jail but was recaptured in Richmond, By. Chief James C. Tipton organized letters to neighboring cities and notified Richmond police who arrested him and sent him back. Williams, from Alabama, has spent years in jail for petit larceny and now faces a penitentiary offense at the October circuit court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Williams
Show Boy
Richmond
James C. Tipton
Williams
Tipton
Alabama
Explosions at Black Tom Island Destroy Warehouses
A series of ammunition blasts at Black Tom Island off Jersey City caused estimated property losses of 25 million dollars. Two dead and two missing, with scores injured as fire destroyed thirteen warehouses of the National Storage Company. The shock was felt in five states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Tom Island
Jersey City
National Storage Company
Wanted at Once Pony vehicle cheap and good condition
Short classified notice seeks a pony phaeton or runabout in good condition and cheap. Apply at the Advocate office. Dated 5 21.
Miss Huls Named Supervisor of Music at Irvine High
Miss Mary Huls accepts the post of Supervisor of Music at Irvine High School in Irvine Kentucky. She previously held a similar role at Morehead Normal School for two years and is described as an accomplished musician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Huls
Irvine High School
Irvine
Huls
Morehead
Clark County Fair draws large local turnout in Winchester
A Winchester crowd attends the Clark County Fair last week with a strong racing program. Trotters and pacers posted fast records as local resident J R Magowan won a notable race with his mare Mendossa T.
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Clark County
Winchester
J. R. Magowan
Advertising Reminder From The Advocate Poem
The verse contrasts the codfish and the helpful hen to praise advertising. It argues that advertising pays and should be valued by thoughtful minds, highlighting the hen as a model of productive promotion.
Notice of Claim Against Estate of Ernest Gillaspie
All persons having claims against the estate of Ernest Gillaspie deceased will present same properly proven to H. R. Prewitt, Attorney, or to Mrs. Lela Gilaspie Executrix. May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Gillaspie
H. R. Prewitt
Lela Gilaspie
Hurst Home Insurance Call Ad
Short ad for Hurst Home insurance services directs readers to call J. T. Coons at phone 466 W 1 for policy inquiries and coverage options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst Home Insurance
Commissioners Name Officials For Montgomery County Primary
Commissioners selected officers for the Montgomery county primary election. Names listed include judges clerks and sheriffs for each ward and precinct such as First Ward A H Judy Dee Tipton and Sheriff and Second Ward Joe Miller Joe Stephens and Sheriff. Targets cover Beans Levee Jeffersonville Camargo Spencer Smithville Howard’s Mills Harts Aaron’s Run Sideview Grassy Lick with respective judges clerks and sheriffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Howell
H. W. Lockridge
C.C. McDonald
Montgomery County
Court House
A. H. Judy
R. Adamson
R. G. Kern
Dee Tipton
Joe Miller
Joe A. Stephens
W. M. Hainline
T. C. Colliver
James Horton
Jesse Davis
Norman Horton
Pete Magowan
R. D. Gaitskill
W. W. Ginn
Frank Gibbons
J. W. Baker
Aaron’s Run
D. P. Henry
J. B. Lee
A. J. Turnes
Tom McQuithy
Sideview
Joe Foley
Wm. Doanes
Forrest Henson
Joe M. Henry
Grassy Lick
Shirley Mason
John Lee
Roy Greene
Wm. Howell
DIES IN OHIO 19 year old Troy Jackson dies after brief illness
Mr. Troy Jackson aged 19 son of Mr and Mrs D W Jackson of the Camargo neighborhood died in Middletown Ohio after a short illness while seeking employment. Funeral services were held at Antioch church conducted by Rev Reed with burial in Antioch cemetery. Sympathy is offered to the Jackson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Jackson
D. W. Jackson
Camargo
Middletown
Antioch Church
Reed
Antioch Cemetery
Jackson
Little Baby Dies at Six Months in Tragedy
Mr and Mrs Dave Conlee mourn the loss of their six month old son Stanley who died last Thursday. The Advocate extends heartfelt sympathy to the grieving family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Conlee
Stanley
Advocate
Piano for Sale Upright in Good Condition
Upright piano for sale recently tuned in good condition. Call 714 to inquire.
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Colorado
Vanarsdell’s
Miss Huls
McCormick Lumber Co
Clark County Fair
J. T. Coons
Montgomery County Board of Election Commissioners
Beans—Price Calk
Taswell Burns
Forrest Loeckridge
Joe Pennybaker
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