Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Mount Sterling Advocate in Mount Sterling, Kentucky

We have 925,920 pages in Kentucky

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1915

Page

5

School Books Complete line of State Adopted Books

A local report notes a complete line of state adopted textbooks available for schools. The listing highlights cataloged editions and placements in school libraries.

Personal note column recalls numerous visits across counties

Miss Eliza Harris visits New York while Mrs. Graves of Winchester and Miss Stamper travel to Carlisle and other towns. Numerous families from Lexington, Richmond, Paris, Huntington, Owensboro, and Cincinnati visit relatives in this city and county. Several local residents travel to London, Clark county, and Bryan.

Eliza Harris New York H. C. Graves Winchester Mary Stamper Carlisle Wm. H. Bryant Galipolis Bryan Metropolitan Life Insurance Co W. P. Titus Covington C. T. Derrickson Michigan Huntington W. Va 8. K. Baird Georgia Georgia William Thomson Station Tom Landres Texas Crab Orchard Springs Wm. Young van Dorn Ala This County Bourbon County Young Sunny South Thornton Lisle Clark County Aileen Beall Alison Ayers Howard, Kan Sid Elkin Clay M. EK. Heaton

Peerless Laundry advertises Lexington service

Cherlie H. Smathers announces taking the agency for the Peerless Laundry of Lexington and promises prompt delivery and guaranteed satisfaction. Office located at Chenault and Crear's store on Maysville street with phone numbers 36 and 351 for patronage.

Lexington Chenault & Crear’s Maysville Street Cherlie H. Smathers

Bartenders Smile for Men With the Coin

In a breezy coinage ritual bartenders greet men with a tip ready wallet, signaling service and goodwill. The scene underscores social customs around tipping and patronage in casual drinking spots.

Revival Sermons at Somerset Church Set in August 1915

Religious notices announce Rev T W Watts of the Methodist church will preach on The New Birth. Revival services at Somerset Christian church run August 8 to 22 1915 with daily sermon topics including Our Children for Christ The A B C of the Gospel Shall We Know Each Other in Heaven and The Prodigal Son. E Watson leads song Horace Kingsbury preaches and Mrs Chas Highland is organist.

T. W. Watts Methodist Church Somerset Christian Church E. Watson Chas. Highland Horace Kingsbury

Local Briefs On Health In Lexington Area

The column reports several health updates from Lexington. Ola Rogers and Frances Reese are both sick with fever or rheumatism. Mrs W R Thompson remains sick but improved. Roger H Hedden had an operation at Good Samaritan hospital and is recovering well. Dillard Smith remains in critical condition after a serious binder injury. Lucretia Little improving after appendicitis surgery at a Lexington hospital.

Ola Rogers Miss Frances Reese Roger H. Hedden The Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington Lucretia Little E. R. Little Lexington Hospital

Becker Dies Protesting Innocence at Sing Sing

Former New York police captain Charles Becker was executed by electric chair in Sing Sing Prison for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. The act marked the culmination of the New York tragedy, with four lives claimed as punishment for the crime.

Charles Becker New York Herman Rosenthal Sing Sing

Catholic Picnic Draws Large Crowd on Grassy Lick Pike

A sizable group of children and youths from the Catholic church gathered for a picnic last Wednesday in the woods owned by Mr. Joseph Drennon along Grassy Lick pike.

Joseph Drennon Grassy Lick Pike

Appointed Guardian for Minnie Burns Filed in Court

J. M. Adamson was appointed by the Court as guardian of Minnie Burns an infant over 14 years old. He appeared in Court took the required oath and executed bond.

J. M. Adamson Minnie Burns

Do you want better country roads

A rallying line urging persistent advocacy for improving rural road infrastructure. The message emphasizes relentless campaigning and public agitation to secure funding and construction. It frames better roads as a collective goal for communities and officials.

W C T U Denounces Campaign Sheet Support for McChesney

At a Ninth District W C T U meeting led by President Mrs Juliet L Powers resolutions condemned the Frankfort Courier campaign sheet for implying the union backs Stanley. The convention declared neither temperance nor prohibition advances with supporters of whiskey or foes of the society. Delegates spoke strongly for Mr McChesney.

Ninth Congressional District Division C Juliet L. Powers Frankfort

Henry Marries Lucile Pieratt in Quiet West Liberty Home

The marriage of Miss Lucile Pieratt of West Liberty and Mr. John D. Henry of Montgomery county was quietly solemnized Sunday at the bride's home. Both are well known and popular. the groom is a son of J. H. Henry and a promising young farmer in the county.

Thos. G. Cunningham Fiuntington W. Va J. Davis Sewell B. G. Saltzgaber Frances Indianapolis Ind Anna EK. Tipton H. J. Porter J. W. Baker Carrie Wilson James Oil Springs Joseph Marcoffsky Columbus Marcoffsky Ohio Pearl Bedford Des Moines Lucile Pieratt West Liberty John D. Henry Montgomery County J. H. Henry

If We Gave the Devil His Due Needing Samson Strength

A compact aphorism notes that some men would demand extraordinary power to bear heavy loads if given due credit to the devil. This quip reflects on stubborn pride and unrealistic expectations. It presents a witty warning about overestimating burdens.

Sampson

Baptist Church Building Edition Appeal Remains Unpaid

The Advocate reports the committee requests all contributors who have not yet paid for the Baptist Church Building edition to send their checks to Mrs J B Wilson, Chairman, for the amount subscribed.

Baptist Church Building the Advocate J. 8. Wilson

Loyalty to the Flag Inspires Civic Pledge

A periodical urges citizens to honor the flag and nation, stressing patriotism and dedication to national service. It underscores the mutual duty between the people and the country, calling for steadfast loyalty and public spirit.

Ladies to Attend W C T U Address at Court House

The W C T U plans to hear Hon H V McChesney Thursday at 1 30 PM at the Court House. Following the talk a regular W C T U business meeting will be held at the Christian church inviting interested ladies to join.

H. V. McChesney Court House Christian Church

Dreamer Described as Amiable Yet Silent in Dreams

A dreamer is portrayed as a pleasant harmless person whose main noise in life comes from his own dreams. The passage emphasizes his gentle nature and inward focus rather than outward action or disturbance.

Notice to creditors for Jerry Ryan deceased

All persons having claims against Jerry Ryan, deceased, will present same, properly proven to L. R. Douglass, Administrator. (5-31)

Jerry Ryan L. R. Douglass

Harness and Tack Store Ad at W A Reis

Attention shoppers find buggy and wagon harness whips bridles lines halters and other strap work at low cash prices. Repairs promptly done by W A Reis opposite Farmers Warehouse.

W. A. Reis Farmers Warehouse

Also Mentioned on This Page

AVY Daerson Court Street Marjorie Wilson Ruth Sewell Aliie Young Morehead Aline Wilson Richmond, Va Mrs. J. M. McGuire Morgan County Rosina Elder Paris Stamper Charles W. McMorris Chicago W. Q. Stephens A. J. Earp B. F. Cockrell J. R. Salmons Katherine R. P. Walsh C. B Ella Carroll Coleman Carroll Patsy McNamara W. A. Sutton Jennie McAlister Henry Judy Isaac Rogers Gladys Jones London Jno. F. Richardson Nettie Virgil Browning R. E. Toms Maryland F. A. McCabe Harrodsburg Florence Ray Evans Mississippi M. G. Buskner and Family Owensboro B. W. Trimble FE. P. Badger Jellico, Tenn A. B. Robertson J. H. Kemper Louisville John L., Coleman Ruth Wyatt Olympian Springs Gladys McCormick Nannie May Coons Margaret Calhoun Malcolm Yeaman Henderson Rev M. V. P. Yeaman Lee Crear Louise G. B. Senff Earl King Garrett D. Sullivan Virginia Mrs. Riggs Sullivan Owingsville Mrs. L. C. Howard Memphis, Tenn Mrs. Howard Mrs. M. E. Heaton C. K. Oldham T. B. Arthur Gilbert Satterwhite R. H. Blanton Danville J. Rice Crooks Charles R. Thompson W. R. Thompson G. W C. E. Heaton St. Louis M. E. Heaton J. W. Hedden Malcolm Thompson Bracken Association Maysville W. T. Tyler Lucy Smith Mary Willie Guthrie Richard Prewitt Kentucky River Lucy Clay Woodford Hazel Grubbs Frances Kennedy Jack Winn James Vansant Richard P. Winn William and Charles Oldham Carroll Chenault Mamie Dudley Taylor Cincinnati Taylor Mamie Dudley I. F R. H. White & Co Barker San-Tox Bassett Drug Co W. S. Lloyd Bourbon Remedy Co Lexington, Xy Dillard Smith Becker Pfeiffer's REX M’chesney McChesney Keller’s J. H. Keller Mattings Brunner Oxfords Red Cross J. H. Brunner, the Shoe Man
Search Courier

Search the Mount Sterling Advocate Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Mount Sterling Advocate?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication