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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1917

Page

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Life Service Is Ended For Mrs. Landon Chiles

Mrs. Landon Thomas Chiles died suddenly at her West Main Street home on Tuesday July 31 after a long life in the community. Burial was at Machpelah Cemetery on Thursday. She lived forty eight years as a married woman and left a legacy of acts of kindness and faith. Her husband Landon Thomas Chiles and three children Mrs. H D Van Antwerp Mr R A Chiles and Mrs L Tipton survive, with other relatives and friends mourning her loss.

Landon Thomas Chiles West Main Street Machpelah Cemetery R. A. Chiles H. D. van Antwerp Paramount Picture Mae Murray Charles Richman Vitagraph Antonio Moreno Mary Anderson Hearst-Pathe News Ford William A. Brady Alice Brady Helen Holmes Essanay Bryant Washburn Skinner Charlie Chaplin Thomas Meighan Blanche Sweet Pearl White Earle Fox Artcraft Mary Pickford Hearst-Pathe

Louisville Family Mourns Loss in Bereavement

A Louisville family mourns following a death, with heartfelt condolences offered to the bereaved. The community extends sympathy to those affected by the loss and shares in the sorrow.

Early sentiment from new Montgomery County Judge

To the Citizens of Montgomery Co I offer gratitude for the primary vote and acceptance of the nomination I acknowledge my limits and promise to serve all people. I will pursue making good by honoring campaign pledges and governing for the county as a whole seeking advice and confidence during my administration. Early Senff Gratefully yours EARLY SENFF

Citizens of Montgomery Co

Benefit Dance Aims to Aid Fort Stanley Soldiers

A benefit dance is planned for August 16 to raise funds for the recreation tent for soldiers encamped at Fort Stanley. A concert by the 2nd Kentucky Regiment Band will precede the dance, with Garrett's Saxophone Quadrette providing music for the event. Receipts go to Chaplain De Moss to support his men, as crowds from across Central Kentucky are urged to attend.

Fort Stanley 2Nd Kentucky Regiment Garrett de Moss Kentucky

Buttermilk Housekeepers Urged to Schedule Regular Deliveries

HUNT & CO. announces at the creamery station on Bank street that housekeepers should call to arrange regular buttermilk deliveries.

Creamery Bank Street Hunt & CO

Quiet primary yields large majorities across counties

Official tallies show George Hon carried Montgomery Bourbon and Clark counties by the largest ticket majority. Keller Greene won the County Court Clerk post by a record Democratic margin, Earl Senff swept County Judge race, and Wm. A. Samuels upset John Judy. Sheriff aspirant Howell edged bidders, women gained voting rights for the first time, and several city offices changed hands with orderly, cordial transitions.

George Hon Winchester Montgomery County Abram Renick W. O. Chenault Senff Wm. A. Samuels John A. Judy James Greer John G. Roberts W. F. Crooks R. P. Winn Harry F. Howell Georgie V. Sledd Fanny Hunt Priest T. L. Caudel Menefee County R. G. Kern Dan Welch W. R

Blue Grass Fair Underway in Lexington Section

The Blue Grass Fair is now progressing in Lexington and touted as the biggest fair yet in this area. Locals anticipate attendance from many and expect races featuring local horses to attract crowds and boost community interest.

Lexington

Subscriber praises paper from Macon patient

A letter from Mrs. Maggie Gaitskill now receiving treatment in Macon Missouri thanks the paper for bringing home nearer and cheering her. She is reported as very much improved and expected to return home soon. Ice cold watermelons and cantaloupes advertised by Vanarsdell's for August heat.

Maggie Gaitskill Macon Vanarsdell’s

Minstrel Show Postponed Until Late August or September

Gov Bowen the Winchester minstrel organizer has postponed the benefit performance for the Health and Welfare League due to extreme heat. The show was set for August 16 and 17 but now will take place in late August or early September. Community supporters are urged to boost the event for the worthy cause.

Gov. Bowen Winchester Health and Welfare League

Death of Mrs John D Booz shocks local friends

News of the death of Mrs John D Booz of Louisville comes as a great shock to friends in the community. Mrs Booz, formerly Miss Bess Rutherford of Sharpsburg, was well known in this city where she often visited. Spring lamb veal and brains. Greenwades.

John D. Booz Louisville

Popular Clerk Departs for Texas to Take Traveling Salesman Post

Mr. John 8. Duty, a popular Lloyds Cafe clerk, resigns to join Liggett Myers Tobacco Company as traveling salesman in Texas and New Mexico. He will report to H. E. French, branch manager for the company in those states, and his friends extend best wishes for success.

John 8. Duty Lloyd’s Cafe el Paso Tex Liggett-Myers Tobacco Company Texas New Mexico 8. E. French Liggett-Myers Company Duty

The Blue Grass State article by C A Dwyer

In the August issue of the Pacific Mutual News published in Los Angeles a splendid article titled The Blue Grass State is credited to Mr C A Dwyer of the city. The piece is praised for its broad handling of the subject and its well written style.

Pacific Mutual News Los Angeles Blue Grass State C. A. Dwyer Dwyer

Death of Mr. B. W. Roe at Stanford Nebraska

A message informed Mrs. Shirley Mason and Mrs. Carl Rolfe of the death of their father B. W. Roe of Stanford Nebraska. They departed on the afternoon train to Stanford. Friends express sympathy in the bereavement.

Shirley Mason Carl Rolfe B. W. Roe Stanford, Neb Stanford

Exemption Board Busy in Montgomery County

The Exemption Board began duties Monday morning and worked until ten at night led by Sheriff Harry F. Howell Col. A. W. Hamilton and Dr. J. A. Shirley Dr. C B Duerson aided Shirley as they examined 52 men with few excused for physical reasons and many filings for exemption It is likely hundreds more must be examined to reach the quota of 88 men with five hundred eyed as possible total. The board works quickly but thoroughly with assistance from several volunteers.

Exemption Board Montgomery County Harry F. Howell A. W. Hamilton J. A. Shirley C. B. Duerson Dr. Shirley

Wanted: Four girls to wait on table and a good cook

Help wanted at the National Hotel for four waitresses and a capable cook. Board and a nice room furnished if desired. Apply at the National Hotel.

National Hotel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Landon T. Chiles Ton Young Greene Judge Sweep Howell Sessor Ube Greenwade’s Mar. Dwyer MR. Roe Montgomery County Board Lessees Represen Ametmitene Ft Cemane Effersonville
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