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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1916
Page
1
The note warns subscribers of higher news print costs and asks readers to verify paid-up dates on yellow labels. It urges in arrears payments by check or money order to help meet obligations.
Dr George Clark a leading nose ear throat and eye specialist of Winchester died the evening of the 20th. He was related to Dr O P Clark and his wife was Miss Fannie Lou Hunt a niece of O P Hunt. Funeral services were held in Winchester this afternoon with Mrs Fannie Priest and W D Hunt attending.
For sale a bargain on a corner lot with a good well located property in good repair. It rents for 13 dollars a month from reliable tenants. Owner is a non resident. (8 21pa) TF. Rogers & Son.
Mrs. Mary Looney Meadows died at her High street home in Lexington after several weeks illness. A former resident of this city, she leaves one daughter Marie and husband Harry Meadows an engineer on the C. O. R R. Funeral and burial were held at Rton today.
Miss Mary E Garrett and Dr. Felix B Wilson were married in Portsmouth, Virginia, last week. Dr. Wilson has many relatives and friends here who wish the couple a long and happy life.
The American Newspaper Publishers' Association Directors led by L B Palmer urge members to drastically cut newspaper pages to curb print demand after signaling maxed production and no surplus stock. Monopolistic prices are expected to rise unless demand drops below production.
Silk novelty neckwear offered in desirable styles and colors at 56 cents each. A complete line of wash neckwear is also available from The Brunner Shoe Co.
The annual Prewitt reunion will be held at Mound Hill the home of Nelson Prewitt Gay on August 31. About 150 members attended last year at Sterling with Nat Youngs. Descendants of Michael Prewitt and Elizabeth Simpkins are expected to attend from Campbell County Va and Shelby County. The pioneers' seventh generation will be represented with lunch baskets and a picnic feast. Elizabeth Simpkins mother was Miss Adams related to President John Adams.
Policeman Jesse Flora killed a dog believed to be rabid after it acted strangely for two or three days. The incident occurred Friday as authorities assessed the animal’s condition and potential danger to the public.
About 4,500 cattle were on the market as buyers from Ohio and local firms traded briskly. Best feeders brought 7.25 to 7.50, yearlings near that, heifers 6.44, cows 5 to 5.25, bulls 5 to 5.75. Multiple lots sold: 900-pound cows at 5, 1100-pound oxen at 6.25, and numerous steers and heifers changing hands at firm quotesAMPLER.
Mrs. Richard O Bannon and Mrs. R A Minehew of San Antonio Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. W N Seabee for a few days after a seven week journey totaling 4536 miles. The two women traveled alone and reached the city during the trip.
Straw sailor hats valued up to five dollars are offered for one dollar at Punch Graves and Company. The sale highlights bargain headwear as part of a clearance event.
A 16 year old amateur, Tinsley Barnard, demonstrates advanced wireless telegraphy skills from his home setup. His aerial spans 200 feet with five wires, receiving Arlington meteorological forecasts and occasional long distance signals from Key West, with steady fair weather reports across regions.
Fragmentary report lists weather observations across the Far East Coast including Atlantic City and Key West. Vague terms suggest sea state and wind notes with unclear station codes and dates.
Mr. Ewing A. Flynn has begun erecting a seven room house on his lot at the corner of Samuels avenue and High street. Contractor J W Langston will supervise the construction.
A Friday evening event at the Table offers a splendid picture and singing as added attractions. The benefit proceeds go to the Catholic church.
One of the best window displays seen in this city for a long time features the Ingersoll watch display at Chenault & Orear on Main Street.
Readable line notes four dollar price for pumps and oxfords cut to specific tag with Brunner Shoe Co mentioned, indicating a sale or price reduction in a department or local shop context.
Perry Oakley Jr of Bath county was tried in the city court for selling liquor in local option territory. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to forty days in jail. The arrest was made by Policeman Scott. The article urges continued enforcement and handing over proven offenders to Federal authorities.
Five Brunner Shoe Co outlets advertise Treadeasy Oxfords reduced from 3.50 to 2.95, clearances noted across channels. The price cut affects men and boys footwear stocked by the retailer.
A Georgia party and a Louisville visitor were in a Sunday crash near Versailles. William P. Walton was seriously hurt, Sereh Chenault sprained her arm, others including Lillian Julian Robert Powell Henry Kimbrough Ann Patterson Cureton were in the car as it attempted to pass another vehicle.
A notice seeking a female applicant to answer telephone calls and manage books for C. Humphries & Co. Interested individuals are told to apply at the firm.
William W. Eubank Jr purchases the interest of E. Y. Nelson in the hardware and implement firm and will operate the business alone. The change occurred last week. Nelson has not decided his future business path but remains in the city.
Reading the Gillaspie safe and rental ad. The notice appears in the big issue and references safety and renting details.
George McAlister has let the contract for a modern brick residence on West Main street. C P Pierce will start work this week, and Edward Stamler of Lexington drew the plans for the home, described as one of the city’s most modern and complete houses.
A friendship bracelet was found on West High street between Samuels avenue and the residence of Mrs. O M Jones. Please return to the Advocate office. Nee EET EE ol ua xia.
Bernie Ruggles of Morgan county was killed instantly when a car carrying Willis Penny Miss Onie Kissick Emmett Reynolds Dollie Ramey and Harold Pennington ran off a bridge near Owingsville. Ramey and Pennington suffered fractured skulls and were hospitalized in Lexington.
Strayed sorrel mare reported at a residence on Maysville Street. Reward offered for information leading to her recovery. Contact C. K. Oldham for leads and return.
Robert True aged 63 a member of the Fiscal Court and a Democratic Jailer candidate died of Brights disease at Winchester Sunday night after a weeklong illness He was stricken about a week ago while waiting at the depot for a train Surviving are his wife and eight children Lucas William James Robert Thomas and Clifton True Mrs Stephen Haggard and Mrs John Truesisel
Advertisement notes a residence on Richmond Avenue with large gardens and grounds. Mentions Ladies' Slippers shoes size 2½ to 4 valued up to $5 offered for $1. Punch, Graves & Co.
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