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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1915
Page
4
Incomplete OCR fragment references currency and annual amount but lacks clear subjects or context to determine a specific event or notice. The readable bits suggest a price or rate per year but no identifiable persons or organizations.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Roberts announce Mr. Roberts will leave Sept. 1 from Mt. Sterling to Denver Colorado to end his business interests and establish a future home there. Ill health prompted the move and the Roberta are cherished in church and social circles.
The Fiscal Court at its regular meeting last Tuesday authorized County Judge Chenault to borrow 5000 dollars to be placed in the turnpike fund to cover expenses tied to State aid work.
A brief note notes Japan's swift progress in civilization and mentions grafters at work, citing The Advocate for printing. The item conveys a cautious, opinionated overview of social change and concerns about corruption.
Mr. S. S. Pinney displays an unusual relic a coin bearing a log cabin and The Hero of Tippecanoe on one side and Gen. W. H. Harrison born in 1773 on the other. It was found among old papers belonging to Mr. Pinney's grandfather.
Big bone black faced Virginia and West Virginia stock ewes for Southdown and Shropshire bucks offered by J. F. Cook at Union Stock Yards Lexington Kentucky. Office phone 47 residence 2845 Y night 5512. Advertisement note about sinners in the world.
An ad promotes stock of buggy and wagon harness, whips, bridles, lines, halters and other strap work at low cash prices. Repairing promptly done. W. A. Reis Opp. Farmers Warehouse.
A one story frame dwelling owned by Mr. John Littleton of Menefee County was totally destroyed by fire last Wednesday night about eleven. No insurance. For rent one furnished room apply to Mrs H C Jacobs corner Sycamore and High Streets.
A sudden death occurred Wednesday afternoon at 2:45 in the Christian church area with Rev Cipde Daree presiding and plans for interment at Maechpeiah cemetery. The Polley family expresses community sympathy in their sorrow. Also notes prices for fruit jars from Vanaredei & Co.
Mrs O G Hadden of Winchester suffered facial lacerations and a broken hand when a car carrying Mr and Mrs Kidd and Wm Kidd Jr of Frankfort overturned after a team of males frightened a horse, causing the auto to be demolished on the return from Oil Springs Monday.
Col Richard Owens of Lexington aged 71 died Thursday in Lexington from heart disease. He served in Gen Morgan’s famous cavalry in the Civil War. He was a brother of Mrs Kate Clarke of this city.
Rumor suggests a new newspaper may start in Winchester soon with several prominent men named as promoters. They did not deny the claim but said they have no publication details to share at this time.
Mendessa T. and J Forbes, horses owned by J R Magowan of this city, each won a trotting race at the Blue Gross Fair in Lexington last week.
The saying compares a vicious lie to an express train moving rapidly while halting at each stop, illustrating how falsehood spreads quickly yet encounters stops that slow its momentum. It emphasizes caution against believing rumors and the dangers of misinformation.
A fragment urges bringing work to the Advocate office. It hints at earning fame as a prophet through dating or an old kind of work, but the text is unclear and lacks concrete details or names.
A Jersey Red sow weighing about 160 to 175 pounds from Charles McDonald’s Grassy Lick pike farm has just weaned pigs. A suitable reward is offered for the return of the hog or information leading to its recovery. Printed by Jno. R. Sharp of The Advocate.
The owner of a stray heifer left at a residence must identify the animal and be responsible for all costs incurred. T Wyatt is copied on the notice.
Beautiful Oil Springs is a popular Kentucky summer resort under Mr and Mrs W C Moore. It is praised for first class water scenery and top service, with leaders predicting it will become a leading destination in the state.
Photograph cabinets now $1.40 per dozen down from $2.00. Swell 20th century sets $1.98 per dozen. Post cards 90 cents per dozen. Ping Pong 25 items for 35 cents. Limited time offer. 49-tf. Parker Photo Car.
A terse wartime alert orders sending an adversary away and dispatches a passenger ship named Eastland. The directive signals a rapid, forceful response in a fraught confrontation. The wording implies immediate action aboard the vessel and follows a military or maritime protocol.
Four room flat with bath for rent centrally located. Apply to 43-tf. G H Strother.
A child's gold bracelet engraved Helen Gay 1914 is to be returned to this office for a reward.
Upon motion by Dennis Dundon the creditors’ attorney, L. R. Douglas was appointed administrator of the estate of the late Jerry Ryan. He appeared in court, took the oath, and filed a $1,000 bond with W. B. White as surety.
All persons having claims against the estate of the late Isaac Botts will present them to the executor or attorney for settlement. The notice names Clarence Thomas as Executor and G. E. Coons as attorney with the filing date noted as May 31.
The article notes Harry Thaw is touring the country by car while the public resists sensational headlines and controversy surrounding his notoriety.
Mr T J Tonkin Jr long time manager of the Winchester office of Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company is chosen as superintendent and agent of the Frankfort Gas Company and will assume duties this month. His wife and he have many friends here who will be interested in the transfer to the Capitol city.
All persons having claims against Jerry Ryan deceased must present them properly proven to L RB Douglass, administrator. The notice is dated May 31.
A concise meditation on the gap between belief and action notes how thinking alone delays or impedes decisive steps. The author argues action follows intent, warning that overdeliberation can hinder progress and moral duty.
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