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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1914
Page
5
Local society notes show Kenneth Withrow visiting relatives in Huntington and numerous calls on kin in Kentucky. Attendees include Minnie Graves at the Parker Rowe wedding and Miss Bernice Clark returning from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
Mr. and Mrs. T. . Joby spend time at Olympian Springs causing regional chatter. Earl W. Senff visits Frankfort briefly while Ratliff Lane plans Olympian Springs vacation. Cora Little visits Shelbyville and Bloomfield. Vivian Alfrey returns from Lexington. Mrs. C. B. Stephens visits daughter Olive in Lexington and attends the Fair. Alta Evans leaves for Cincinnati Cleveland and Chicago to select millinery. Emilee Hibler Reid Flo Shirley and Mary Lisle Duty camp at Boonesboro with Winchester crowd. Nat Young Jr. travels to Fort SmithArkansas to be with dying brother Johnson A. Young who is improving. G B Swango returns from Charleston to attend Thos E Frazier funeral and checks on Frazier widow in hospital.
The Sick reports from Mr. David How ell at Palatka Florida indicate he is not improving as his physician would like. His brother Mr. Oliver Howell remains at his bedside during the illness.
At Greencastle Indiana on Monday August 3 1914 a daughter Ruth Anna was born to Gano Caywood and wife formerly of this county. Mr and Mrs T B Robertson celebrate a splendid son born Saturday August 8 named James White. This is their second son and heir.
Several days of beneficial rain uplift crops and refill streams. The downpour appears widespread across the state, renewing soil moisture and supporting agricultural growth.
Social events feature Miss Nell Tipton hosting a bridge night in honor of Mrs. Alfred Gerald Gates in Belvidere. Invitations announce Frances Angelica More and Reverend Jerome Kates's marriage and engagements include Bess Rutherford to Taylor Booz and Oscar Hinton to Elizabeth Whitridge with weddings planned in Louisville and Baltimore respectively.
Sunday morning sermon at the Baptist church titled Sins of Omissions. Union services planned next Sunday evening by the Christian church pastor Rev J S Wilson. Howard's Mill Baptist church to host Sunday afternoon service at 3 o'clock. Womans Missionary Society and W C T U plan an all day meeting Friday August 14 at Mrs Thomas Heinrich's Harrison Avenue starting 10 30.
Mrs W A Sutton will entertain with a Silver Tea at her North Sycamore Street home Friday evening.
The Old Executive Mansion in Frankfort, gifted in 1794 as part of selecting the capital site, will be auctioned September 12 at 2 o clock. Gov McCreary and the State Caps Commission will attend. The 345 by 150 foot lot includes grounds and mansion, offered in parcels before full sale.
Mr Sterling presents an August 12 bout at the Table Opera House pitting Jack Stone the Swedish star against Indianapolis ace Young Olson billed as the most scientific mat artist in America. Olson has defeated top contenders like Billy Edwards Gus Kuvaris Billy Jenkins and only lost twice to Ed Lewis. Stone is a local favorite promising a hammer of a match. Buy tickets early to avoid the rush and see the best match yet.
Dr. Anna Shaw, president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association, denounces marriage service as a poll parrot affair. She argues the pledge recitation lacks solemnity and dignity and suggests her own future is beyond such ceremonies.
Mrs Sherman Lee reports a good Sunday rain aiding crops and roads. School opened with strong attendance taught by Miss Fannie Brown from Frankfort. Local residents include Mrs William Knox improving, Lindsey Douglas visiting, and Royden Faulkner ill but stabilized after treatment. Lexington Fair attendance set records and the Springfield Sunday School Institute drew large crowds with varied speeches and Sacred music by the Camargo band.
Crops made slow growth last week with grass notably short. Several residents travel or visit relatives: Warner near White Sulphur Springs. Miss Virginia Kissick from Little Rock with sister Mrs. Bert Sanders. Samuel Trimble and wife return to Coleman Texas. Coleman Wells back after carnival tour. Miss Clell McGlossin of Olympia visits friends. Mrs Geo Fassett and baby of Winchester visit Thos Fassett's family. Prof. A N Gordon of Lexington to speak at Springfield Sunday morning. W T Warner and family visit Satterfield family. Rev William Triplett ends meeting here Sunday night.
A local ad promotes men's oxford shoes at low prices highlighting value, style, and availability for shoppers seeking smart casual footwear.
Reverend J S Wilson received a Ford touring car as a gift from a relative. The presentation highlights a generous gesture within the community.
Report says the Government will yield the capital to the Constitutionalists and the Federal army will depart for a southern city awaiting developments after offering its services in exchange for guarantees.
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