Local Boy Roland Henry Wounded on Western Front
Mr. J W Henry received word from Washington that his son Roland D Henry was seriously wounded on the western battle front in France. No further details were provided. He is the first local county youth reported wounded in action. The article notes prior letters from Henry and expresses communal prayers for his recovery. Roger Baker is mentioned as having died in a German submarine incident months earlier.
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J. W. Henry
Washington
Roland D. Henry
France
Henry
Roger Baker
Soldiers Last Farewell photo honors Capt Nunnelley
The Photogravure section shows Capt Brent Nunnelley and wife Alice Aperson with child in a portrait titled The Soldier's Last Farewell. Nunnelley is ordered to France and may sail this week. the couple, natives of the city, have many friends who will be interested in the promotion. The photo is in the front window of the office. Mrs Harman of Los Angeles died July 23 in Kansas City Missouri. She was sister to Mrs Pieratt and Judge Swango and a longtime Christian church member.
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Courier Journal
Brent Nunnelley
Alice Apperson
Nunnelley
France
J. H. Harman
Los Angeles
Cal
Jos. Guisinier
Kansas City
Harman
J. M
A. B. Pieratt
G. B. Swango
Christian Church
Red Cross Tea Room opening to aid Mt Sterling war effort
Mt Sterling Fight Week Club plans a Red Cross Tea Room opening at noon on Saturday August 10 to raise funds. A quick lunch counter will operate 10 a m to 11 p m with sandwiches melons and cold drinks and daily lunches including a Sunday evening option. Donations of milk eggs produce and baked goods are requested, with volunteer canvassing of homes in Montgomery County.
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Mt. Sterling
Red Cross
Montgomery County
S. P. Greenwade
Isola
Mary Beall
Lester Tharp Resigns to Take AP Telegraph Post
Lester Tharp formerly in charge of the Western Union telegraph office resigns to move with his wife to Fairmont West Virginia where he has accepted a telegraph operator role with the Associated Press. They leave this week and have many friends here who regret their departure but wish them well.
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Lester Tharp
Western Union Telegraph Office
Fairmont
W. Va
Associated Press
Sterling
Magowan Ships Trotting Horses to Springfield Races
James R. Magowan sends his stable of trotting horses to Springfield Ohio where they will begin racing in about two weeks. The horses will be driven by trainer and driver Richard Curtis as Magowan’s friends wish him success.
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James R. Magowan
Springfield
Three More Join Navy From Montgomery County
Three Montgomery County youths enlisted in the Navy at Lexington yesterday. Phillip K. Greene, Richard Eubank, and Fred A. Ramsey, all prominent young men in their communities, are still in their teens and deserve congratulations for their patriotic step.
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Montgomery County
Lexington
Phillip K. Greene
Richard Eubank
Fred A. Ramsey
Cord sells Holt avenue home to Belt Line school board
Mrs. W. H. Cord sold her two story frame residence on Holt avenue to the Montgomery County Board of Education for Belt Line school needs. The Advocate for Printing.
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W. H. Cord Saturday
Holt Avenue
Montgomery County Board of Education
Belt Line
The
Advocate For Printing
Local News Notes Navy Return and Army Deployments
Mr D Priest Henry reports his son Albert P Henry has just completed his fifth voyage on a battleship that joined a transport party carrying troops to France. Another son, Roger, has just left for Camp Taylor. Community friends wish the young men God speed and safety. Also noting Palm Beach suits on sale at 6.48 by R E Punch Co.
Emily Robinson Appointed Herald Agent in Lexington
Miss Emily Robinson named agent for the Lexington Herald in Lexington city and county, also serving as correspondent. Herald will be sold at F. C. Duerson’s drug store on Main Street. Described as a bright energetic young woman likely to make a splendid representative. Rooms for rent on West High Street with light housekeeping, phone 281.
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Emily Robinson
Lexington Herald
Herald
F. C. Duerson
Robinson
W. Ss. S
West High Street
Ww. S
Richardson Son Located in Queenstown Ireland Navy Aviation
John F. Richardson received a note from his son Adlai H. Richardson in the navy. The message says he is stationed at Queenstown Ireland in the aviation branch and likely to remain there for some time.
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John F. Richardson
Adlai H. Richardson
Navy
Queenstown
Ireland
Five Montgomery Boys Volunteer for Service
The Montgomery county local board awarded five mechanical engineers for training in Indianapolis on August 15. Volunteers accepted include Thomas Cravens, Guy Zimmerman, Charles Walker Greer, Thomas Allen Lawrence, John Heddrick, and W. S. For, Sale Gentle Driving Horse suitable for lady or children. Sound. Call PFOs Kennedy.
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Montgomery County
Indianapolis
Thomas Cravens
Guy Zimmerman
Charles Walker Greer
Thomas Allen Lawrence
John Heddrick
Call‘ Co "Pfos
Kennedy
Train kills former citizen in Knoxville
Relatives here received a message announcing that J M Armstrong was killed at his home in Knoxville Tennessee on Monday afternoon. He lived here years ago, moved to Knoxville about fifteen years ago, and was survived by a wife two sons and four daughters. Mrs Highland Mrs White and Miss Armstrong traveled from Winchester to Knoxville after the notice. The Advocate extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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J. M. Armstrong
Knoxville
Tenn
Mr. Armstrong
Robert
Richard
Miami
Fla
Nannie
Edward Jones
W. T. Highland
Clarence White
Highland
White
Armstrong
Winchester
Advocate
Young Girl Miss Calla V Alexander Dies at Six Ten
Death visits the Alexander home as Calla V Alexander aged six ten dies last Wednesday. Funeral conducted Friday by Rev R A L Bailey at Machpelah Cemetery. Burial follows in the family plot. Local report notes faith in God as comfort for mourners. Broken sites in Palm Beach suits at six dollars forty eight cents offered by R E Punch and Co.
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J. H. Alexander
Calla V. Alexander
Grim Reaper
R. A L. Bailey
Machpelah Cemetery
Palm Beach
R. E. Punch & CO
Miss Paulina Judy Joins Montgomery National Bank
Miss Paulina Judy accepted an Individual bookkeeper role at Montgomery National Bank and will start duties Wednesday morning. She has been with J. D. Hazelrigg & Son Dry Goods Store for some time. Her brightness and energy are expected to add value to the bank.
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Paulina Judy
Montgomery National Bank
Judy
J. D. Hazelrigg & Son
Oil Well Drilled in Menifee County Produces 30 to 50 BPD
An oil well was drilled in Menifee County last week and is reported to be producing from 30 to 50 barrels per day. This is the first well of any consequence struck in the county and excitement is running high with many deals in leases. Many Mt. Sterling residents own valuable holdings in the county.
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Menifee
Mt. Sterling
American Troops in France Spark Strong War Spirit
American troops in France are praised for their courage in recent fighting though the front line is quiet for now. The article expresses hope that the major offensive will resume soon and that the soldiers will continue to be victorious. A small ad notes reduced prices on panama and straw hats at R. B. Punch & Co.
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Panama
R. E. Punch & Co
France
R. BE. Punch & CO
Speedy Action Urged On New Draft Age Bill
An administration backed draft age bill proposes universal registration for men 18 to 45 and may set September 5 as registration day for about 13 million. Crowder urges immediate steps to avoid reliance on 21 year old registrations after September 1. Senate and House committees plan quick reviews with limited hearings.
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Crowder
Senate
House
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Dent
House Committee
Washington
Selective Service
General Crowder
Mrs Kate A Brown Dies in Winchester At 82
Former resident of this city Mrs Kate A Brown died at her daughter Mrs Kirby Clinkenbeard home in Winchester on Sunday after a July 4 fall left her hip fractured. Widow of James Brown she was mother of Martin Brown, deceased, and belonged to the Christian Church Woman's Bible Class Home Department. Burial was in this city last Monday with Rev B W Trimble officiating.
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Kate A. Brown
Kirby Clinkenbeard
Winchester
Brown
Home Department
Woman’s Bible Class
The
Christian Church
James Brown
Martin Brown
B. W. Trimble
McAlister Named Bank Bookkeeper at Mt Sterling
Mr George McAlister accepts a position as bookkeeper at Mt Sterling National Bank filling the vacancy created by Frank B Wyatt who joins the U S Army. McAlister brings years of experience and is described as thoroughly competent, promising to be a valuable addition to the bank.
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George McAlister
Mt. Sterling National Bank
McAlister
Frank B. Wyatt
U. S. Army
Buried Here Dr. F M Thomas Returns for Burial
The body of Dr. F M Thomas was brought to this city for burial Thursday from his Morehead home. He was a respected local figure related to the Thomas family of the county and known to many residents.
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F. M. Thomas
Morehead
Dr. Thomas
Thomas
Miss Owings Weds Mr Wilson in Quiet Family Wedding
Friday morning Miss Lelia Owings wed Mr Joe T Wilson at aunt Mrs B Lane’s residence with Rev J S Wilson performing. The couple, after a brief trip to French Lick Springs, will reside near Bagdad Newry County where Wilson farms.
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Lelia Owings
Joe T. Wilson
8. B. Lane
J. S. Wilson
Miss Owings
George E. Owings
Mr. Wilson
Harvester Trust Dissolution Ordered by Federal Court
Federal Court decrees the Harvester trust unlawful and orders its dissolution immediate. Government and International Harvester Company reached an agreement to carry out the ruling. the 1912 suit and 1915 Supreme Court appeal will be dismissed.
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Harvester Trust
International Harvester Company
Supreme Court
War Industries Board Sets Newsprint Reductions
The War Industries Board announced a 15 percent cut in daily editions and 20 percent on Sundays starting August 12 to reduce newsprint use. The board backs not starting new newspapers during the war. over a thousand papers have suspended in the past year. Local fuel official L G Howard proposed allowing wood burning on heatless days, but the National Fuel Administration declined substitution though firms that burn wood entirely during winter would be exempt from heatless day orders.
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War Industries Board
L. G. Howard
National Fuel Administration
Tax Hike Proposed on Luxuries and Corporations
Congress nears passage of a bill to double taxes on tobacco products and raise levies on theaters billiard rooms bowling alleys and other luxuries. The measure targets capitalization of corporations and rests with the Ways and Means Committee for recommendations. R G Kern joins the War Savings Stamp Limit Club expanding local membership to 135. Local shop Punch & Co advertises reduced price Panama or straw hats.
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Congress
Ways and Means Committee
R. G. Kern
War Savings Stamp Limit Club
Yesterday's Heat Wave Sets Record Temperatures Across Regions
A heat wave spreads from the middle west to the East with Evansville Indiana hitting 104, and Indianapolis Toledo and Fort Wayne at 102. Chicago reports 100 as Toledo and Fort Wayne set new 40 year high marks. Officials foresee no relief until storms or a high pressure system arrive. Mount Sterling records 96 as the hottest of the season.
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Rock Mountains
Middle West
Middle Atlantic
Evansville
Ind
Mississippi
Indianapolis
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Alaska
Ice cream supper boosts Belgian Relief fund in Camargo
A large crowd attended the Ice Cream Supper in Camargo raising forty six dollars for Belgian Relief. The Eight Week Club plans six county clubs with area leaders in Grassy Lick Levee Somerset Spencer and Highland. Girls will sew knit and run a Red Cross Tea Room to aid war relief and Red Cross.
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Camargo
Catherine Howell
Frances Kennedy
Grassy Lick
Kathryn Storer
Eliza Lockhart
Levee
Elizabeth Clay Highland
Laura Hart
Somerset
Margaret Hadden
Mary Beall
Spencer
Red Cross
Local Man J P Jones Dies in San Antonio Texas
J P Jones once ran a dry goods store in this city and long lived in San Antonio where he died Sunday after months of poor health. He leaves a son Elliott Jones of South Carolina and daughters Rosa Jones in Washington DC and Mrs Anderson C Bogie of this county. Funeral services were held in San Antonio with burial there. The Advocate offers sympathy to the family.
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J. P. Jones
San Antonio
Texas
Jones
Elliott Jones
South Carolina
Rosa Jones
Washington, D. C
Anderson C. Bogie
W. S
Wary dreams and debt speak in old-time adages
A clipped, aphoristic compilation recalls worries as a tiger in dreams and debt as duty. It contrasts self reliance with a hard bump when resources fail, and ponders state leadership by asking who governs a state.
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Capt
Missouri
RED Cross Tea Room
Montgomery
Train
Knoxville, Tenn
Menifee County
Se SB. G
Marshall
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