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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
1
The Mt Sterling merchants advertise a "Dollar Day" sale on Saturday August 12 offering rare bargains for Montgomery and adjacent counties. Cash only purchases are required and the event aims to attract shoppers, with more merchants expected to join in forthcoming monthly sales.
H. G. Hoffman of our city, General Agent for State Mutual Life, named a delegate to the National Association of Life Underwriters meeting in St. Louis September 19 to 21. The Blue Grass Life Underwriters Association, based in Lexington, will be represented, with President Wilson expected in St. Louis to address the gathering.
The Mt. Sterling and Lexington Transportation Co operates a Buick design auto truck between this city and Mt. Sterling. Robi. L. Stone of this city is business manager. Daily trip departs at 10 30 a m and returns about 6 p m. Passenger fare is 2 per round trip. express rates align with Adams Express. No trips on Sunday.
The Paramount Theatre opened Friday for colored people with the best pictures obtainable to be shown. It is believed the venture will be a success.
The shortage of white newsprint grows more serious as major papers face suspension risks due to contract expirations. New York publishers agreed to reduce weekly page count by 12 pages to ease demand, but prices are expected to rise next year and papers must find new revenue sources.
Local farmers T. K. Barnes & Sons showcase home grown water melons and cantaloupes kept on ice, highlighting fresh produce and a family operation in the market.
Chief of Police Jas C Tipton received word that a young white man named R K Stevenson was sought in Dayton Colorado for alleged embezzlement. Stevenson was a stranger in town but with a good description he was arrested within an hour. Ohio officers will come for him once requisition papers are obtained.
Unfamiliar sale at Mr Sterling in Dollar Bay promotes unheard of bargains this Saturday August 12 featuring discount pricing and limited offers aimed at local shoppers.
A correction states the previously reported death of the infant son of Mr and Mrs N B Hoskins due to whooping cough was in error and the name given was incorrect.
Full line women hose advertised at Brunner Shoe Co with prices ranging from 15 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents. Material emphasizes value and right kind of prices for women hosiery.
The Merchants' Co operative Pony Contest ends Saturday August 12 with a pony trap and harness prize. The Advocate offers 500 votes per dollar, so a child who works hardest this week is likely to win. Encourages subscriptions to boost votes and advance payments.
Col Webster P Huntington plans a fall launch of The Kentucky Magazine in Louisville. The venture aims to pattern after Sunset Magazine and The New England Magazine, with Huntington as guiding writer. The publication is urged to win broad press and public support for national journalistic prominence.
Classified notice offering five shares of the Citizens Bank of Sharpsburg stock for sale. Listing under Mrs Wm L Milne Roslyn MD with the shorthand (tf) indicating a trade or transfer note.
Mt Sterling Garage reports Buick touring car sales to Mrs Fannie Moberley and W A Sutton both in the county. Sells Overland touring car to C B Wade with delivery expected in coming weeks.
If you fail to visit Mt. Sterling Saturday August 2 Dollar Day bargains await shoppers. The notice urges action on opportune offers and marks the event as a special sales day.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Kissick died at their county home last Wednesday. The parents mourn the loss and have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
A fragmentary report notes a supply of fifty thousand tobacco sticks and five hundred tier rails tied to Asa Magowan near Levee Kentucky. The source quotes a rural proverb about patience and laziness, reflecting a rustic tone.
Mr. W. H. Strossman Jr travels to Platesburg New York for a thirty day course in military training. On his return he is expected to be elected instructor in military tactics at Mt. Sterling High School and school officials hope to add military training to the curriculum.
Mr William Hopkins and Miss Edna Gray both of Fleming County were married last Thursday by County Judge W Chenault in Flemingsburg. The elopement surprised friends and relatives and ties the Hopkins and Gray families.
Modern cottage for rent on Holt Avenue apply to L W Lee phone 660 J 1. listing date 6-3t.
Willie McDonald the saddle mare sold this spring by Ray Moss remains successful in show rings. She collected multiple blues and reds at Mt. Sterling and Harrodsburg, placed second in a $500 stake at Springfield, and has wins in harness and sweepstakes classes.
Brick bungalow on Holt Avenue offered for sale with immediate possession. Garden ready for use. Apply to L. E. Griggs at 1-71.
Miss Vivian Hasty will depart later this month for Shelbyville to take a position in the graded schools there. She has been attending Normal College at Bowling Green for several months.
Congressman W. J. Fields again proves he is a strong vote getter winning in this county by 271 with two strong rivals, Judge J. W. Riley and J. B. Hiles. Kirk leads in county GOP contest by 60 votes with Kash over Pennington for the Republican nomination. election proceeds quietly.
The Mission Band of the Christian church presents a Wednesday night picture show. Attend and support the church group as they host the event under church auspices.
As we go to press we report Caleb Kern in dying condition at his Bourbon county home. He is the father of Hon. R. G. Kern of this city who is at his bedside.
For Sale Pony trap and harness one of the nicest outfits in Mt. Sterling. 21 D. N. Young.
A city committee led by Attorney R G Kern Judge R H Winn and Mayor C K Oldham reports ongoing investigations into the cost of building and running a municipal electric light and power plant. It found in Morehead Nicholasville and Harrodsburg that light is free or covered by commercial lighting revenues and that local rates are higher than those cities. The panel expects to present findings to voters for a possible public decision. Winchester plans a water plant question for voters soon.
Vice President Marshall tentatively accepts Kentucky Democrats invitation to open their state campaign at Winchester on September 9. Representative A. B. Rouse, chairman of the State Speakers Bureau, says Representative Thomas Heflin of Alabama will also attend.
Upright piano in good condition recently tuned. For details call the phone number 714.
At a Winchester City Council meeting the date November 7 was set to ask voters to approve a $180,000 bond issue to buy or build a municipal water works plant for the city.
Veterinarian Dr. C B Duerson advertises a high class buggy mare for sale. The notice notes a sale listing and references a date range in June. Further specifics and contact details are not readable.
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