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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1916

Page

5

Local Health Notes and Recoveries Reported

The column lists several residents under medical care. Mrs. J. H. Moss shows improvement while Mrs. Fannie Nesbitt remains on the sick list. Miss Anna Moss is out of danger, and Mrs. Ewing Flynn is recovering and likely to be out soon. Mrs. Thomas Keene is described as exceedingly grave with a slim chance of recovery. Mr. J. Green Trimble Sr. recovered enough to be up after a severe illness. Clay P. Barnes of Eustis Florida, convalescing from typhoid fever at A. C. Richardson’s home, sits up this week.

Fannie Nesbitt Ewing Flynn Thomas Keene J. Green Trimble Clay P. Barnes Eustis Fla A. C. Richardson

For Sale or Rent Cottage on West Main Street

For Sale or Rent good cottage on West Main street. Apply to Miss Sue Evans 32 Clay street.

West Main Street Sue Evans Clay Street

Camping on Slate at Kirkpatrick's Camp

Mrs. Frank P. Boyd entertains a group of young guests for a week at Kirkpatrick's Camp. Attending are Mrs. Sadie Stiles of Elizabethtown and several young ladies from Millersburg Sharpsburg Georgetown Winchester and county residents plus three young men Nacie Stone Rex Hall and Wilmot Prewitt.

Sadie H. Stiles Elizabethtown Mattie Butler Millersburg Frank P. Boyd Kirkpatrick Sadie Stiles Mattie Lucia Butler Farris Freeland Sharpsburg Bernice Hall Clay Georgetown Mattie McCullum Winchester Leora Jeffries Lizzie Prewitt Coleman This County Nacie Stone Rex Hall Wilmot Prewitt

All $4.00 Ralston Oxfords Cut to $3.45

The Brunner Shoe Co advertises price cut on Ralston oxfords from four dollars to three dollars and forty five cents, inviting wearers to take advantage of the limited offer.

Ralston Oxfords Brunner Shoe Co

Local group heads to Cumberland for ten days camping

Harve M. Prewitt Frank B. Wyatt Thomas P. Sutton Hodge K. Morris Hunt Priest Judge Chas C. Turner Mrs Harry G Hoffman Miss Paulina Judy Miss Flo Shirley Miss Allee Young Hazel Grubbs and Mildred Searcy depart Sunday for Whitley county to camp and fish on the Cumberland river near Williamsburg A spring wagon a buggy and a set of harness are for sale in good condition call 688 for details 51 tf

Harve M. Prewitt Frank B. Wyatt Thomas P. Sutton Hodge K. Morris Hunt Priest Chas. C. Turner Harry G. Hoffman Paulina Judy Flo Shirley Allee “Young Hazel Grubbs Mildred Searcy St. Louis Whitley County Cumberland River Williamsburg

Embezzler R K Stevenson Repatriated by Ohio Authorities

C C Larkin Dayton chief detective came to town with Ohio Governor papers and secured R K Stevenson who was arrested here last Sunday by Chief Tipton. Stevenson left for Dayton with his prisoner and declined to discuss the charges. The Brunner Shoe Co. advertises a full line of men's wear.

C. C. Larkin Dayton Ohio R. K. Stevenson Tipton

Revival continues at Grassy Lick with Sunday meetings

The revival at Grassy Lick goes on through Sunday next with all invited to receive the good of these meetings. R. M. Reynolds signs the note and Bro. Ermond Lovell of Lexington will fill the Somerset pulpit in Bro. Kingbury's absence. Sunday school at 10 o'clock.

Grassy Lick Ermond EF. Lovell Lexington Somerset Bro Kingbury

Coldest August 13 in City History

Sunday morning brought record low temps with a 56 degree low, equalling a historic measure last seen in 1888 and again this Sunday. The high reached 79 degrees, eleven short of the all time 90 degree peak set in 1896, with last year’s range from 67 to 85.

Mrs. Zora Tyre Dies of Tuberculosis at 25

Mrs. Zora Tyre of Middletown Ohio died last Thursday at her father’s home in Cedar Grove from tuberculosis. Age 25. She is survived by her husband. Burial was held Saturday morning in the family graveyard.

Zora Tyre Middletown Cedar Grove

For Sale Good Upright Piano

For sale a good upright piano. Apply at this office. (6-2t).

Local Marriage Ties Unite Adams Amburgy Couple

A marriage license was issued last week by County Clerk Keller Greene to Howard Adams and Emma Lou Amburgy. The ceremony took place Thursday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Amburgy, in the county. The groom, a farmer, is the son of Mr. W. T. Adams. Both are described as popular young people.

Mattie Garrett Winchester Ab Hall Katie McFadden Flemingsburg Jno Mary Ricketts Lucile Hardin Nashville Tenn James, W. Tanner James Clark Oxford John W. Lockridge Floyd Ross Owingsville Lucile Peed Taylorsville John Freeland Paul Essex Augusta Brown County Sallie Lydia Clarke Cincinnati K. C. Clarke M. A. Tyler Philadelphia W. T. Tyler Tyler Keller Greene Howard Adams Emma Lou Amburgy Frank Amburgy W. T. Adams

Prisoner George Redmond Escapes from City Jail

George Redmond, a negro prisoner serving time for bootlegging, fled from the street commissioner's custody while sent for ice and remains at large. A federal warrant for his arrest is outstanding.

George Redmond Redmon United States

Mistaken Identity Shot Leaves George Burbridge Injured

On Thursday morning George Burbridge was shot in the left shoulder by Henry Thompson who says he mistook Burbridge for a dog. The injury is described as painful but not life threatening. Thompson was placed under arrest.

George Burbridge Henry Thompson Thompson Burbridge

Rolfe Couple Buy County Property and Sell Parcel

Mr and Mrs Earl Rolfe purchased Friday the house and 1 1 2 acres on the Grassy Lick pike from the County Board of Education for 2000 dollars. They later sold a 45 foot strip of land to Robert I Settles and plan to improve the property, deciding whether to move in or rent it.

Earl Rolfe Grassy Lick Pike County Board of Education Robert I. Settles

What Do You Know How to Help Your Paper

A call for readers to share news tips with the newspaper. It urges citizens to take initiative and report information that could benefit the community, stressing that every item of news originates from a source and improves the paper.

Sport Shirts Three For One Dollar Sale

Punch Graves & Co advertises sport shirts at three for one dollar, offering regular 75 cent values. Giftable deal targets bargain shoppers drawing attention to price reduction and store brand.

Punch, Graves & Co

Fisherman Encounters Dark Crest Spot Amid Ocean Myths

A fisherman spots a dark moving spot at the crest of the waves provoking talk of a shark or a German submarine. The sighting sparks chatter among coastal residents and seafaring crews.

For Rent Large tobacco barn and shop on Main street

For Rent large tobacco barn and blacksmith shop on Main street. Apply to Trimble Bros. by July 21.

Trimble Bros

Boy nearly dies after turpentine ingestion in county

The one year old son of Mr and Mrs Ike Manley of this county swallowed two ounces of turpentine Thursday morning. Doctors Cox and Bush treated the child and while complications could arise, the physicians expect recovery.

Ike Manley Cox Bush

For Sale Pony Trap and Harness in Mt Sterling

For Sale Pony trap and harness one of the nicest outfits in Mt Sterling. 21 D. N. Young.

Mt. Sterling D. N. Young

Sheriff Howell Announces 1916 Tax Collection Start

Notice to Taxpayers states the 1916 tax books are in possession and ready for collection of all State County and School Taxes. Call early to avoid the rush. Harry F. Howell is the sheriff.

Harry F. Howell

Cynthiana Edges Mt Sterling In Ten Inning Clash

In a fast Sunday game, Cynthiana topped Mt Sterling 6 to 4 over ten innings. Rees pitched well for Mt Sterling, while Vieinen pitched for Cynthiana as a large crowd watched the tight contest.

Cynthiana Mt. Sterling Rees Vieinen

Will of John Ragan Bequeaths Seminary and Housekeeper

The late John Ragan's will was probated in Montgomery County Court. He leaves his house keeper Josie Igo 1300 dollars after a bequest, his household goods and gold watch chain. The remaining six thousand dollars go to the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville, led by Rev. R. E. Mullins, for minister education. W. A. Sutton named executor.

John Ragan Montgomery County RE. Y. Mullins W. A. Sutton

War in Syria and America Highlight Front and Back Fence Tensions

All six dollar washable Kid Colonials cut to four ninety five. War still wages at the front in s rope and over the back fence in America.

Srope America

Sincerity Coffee On Sale At Vanarsdell's

Vanarsdell's advertises 11 pound cans of Sincerity Coffee priced at 30 cents and 35 cents per pound. Death is not worrying us but we cling to life after death in a reflective note.

Vanarsdell’s

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