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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1915

Page

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Bourbon County Statesman Mourns Buckner Woodford Sr

Mr Buckner Woodford Sr longtime Bourbon Bank & Trust Company president and Confederate veteran died suddenly at seventy after a long illness in Paris Kentucky He survived by four children and multiple siblings with wide statewide connections through the Woodford and Clay families and horse interests.

Buckner Woodford Bourbon County Bourbon Bank & Trust Company Woodford Thomas Henry Clay, Jr Buckner Woodford, Jr John Woodford Samuel Woodford Catesby Ben Woodford John T. Woodford Montgomery County Henry M. Woodford Boardman Florida E. 8. Spears W. L. Yerkes Paris Runnymede Stud Mr. Woodford Miss Brooks Thomas Brooks

Shingles for Sale by Chestnut Supplier

Large quantity of chestnut shingles for sale. Prices available from T. J. Douglas. Phone 526-W.

T. J. Douglas

Vanarsdell & Co Fruit Jars and Cans Prices

Vanarsdell and Company advertises pricing for fruit jars and cans. Contact details and catalog options are provided for immediate orders.

Vanarsdell & Co

Statute on Whiskey Shipments Cited by Kentucky Court

County officials cite a Kentucky statute regulating whiskey shipments into dry territory, requiring sender and receiver names, use purpose, and other details. The law records shipments for public inspection and punishes false labeling. Warrants issued for two men, both negroes, for receiving whiskey marked personal use that belonged to another. Authorities vow strict enforcement to prevent shipping or sale.

Court of Appeals BE. W. Senff Frankfort

Letter of gratitude from W B White to Democratic voters

Mt Sterling Kentucky August 16 1915 a card from W B White thanks Democratic voters of the Twenty First Judicial District for support in the recent primary. He says the primary result disappoints him but he bears no ill will toward opponents and will continue to support all Democratic nominees.

Mt. Sterling Twenty-First Judicial District W. B. White

Tinning and Roofing by C P Pierce Mt Sterling Ky

C P Pierce of Mt Sterling Kentucky advertises tinning and roofing of all kinds at prompt, satisfactory service and reasonable prices. Contact 8 11. Phone 706. Also note Zubian sealing wax and Parawax at Vanarsdell's.

C. P. Pierce Mt. Sterling, Ky Zubian Vanarsdell’s

Distinguished Visitor at Chautauqua Circle meeting

The Chautauqua Circle hosted Dr. Juliaan H. v. d. Shrender of Transvaal United South Africa at the home of President Miss Elizabeth Lockridge. Attendees sang America and Old Kentucky Home as flags and patriotic decor filled the halls. Shrender travels in the United States to promote Kentucky horses, hosted by Mrs. James E. Gay and J. Gano Johnson.

Chautauqua Elizabeth Lockridge Juliaan H. v. d. Shrender Transvaal United South Africa Shrender America Old Kentucky James E. Gay J. Gano Johnson

Local stores spruce up with paint and paper upgrades

Vanarsdell and Co Hazelrigg and Son and H. G. Enoch are improving exteriors and interiors with paint and wallpaper. J. H. Keller’s dry goods shop undergoes extensive work including a large balcony for display and a cashier office on the balcony, plus a rug and carpet department on the second floor. Keller just returned from New York with fall stock.

Vanarsdell & Co Hazelrigg & Son H. G. Enoch J. H. Keller Keller New York

Hay Ride Honoring Miss Mary Crail

Miss Adelaide Gay hosted a hay ride last Thursday evening in honor of Miss Mary Crail. The party included Misses Ann Laura Ratliff Alexine Bigstaff Loraine Caton Ida Heath Jones Freddie Mae Driggers Carolyn Bourne Mary Crail Mary Dean Adelaide Gay Bernice Moore and Messrs. Philip Greene William Tipton James Bigstaff Morris Ramsey Frank Robbins Russell Greene Fred Allen Ramsey Henry L. Jones Harold Greene French Anderson Stoddard Young Herbert Sledd Edwin Thomas of this city and county and Stoddard Young Herbert Sledd and Edwin Thomas of North Middletown. Chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Gay.

Adelaide Gay Mary Crail Ann Laura Ratliff Alexine Bigstaff Loraine Caton Ida Heath Jones Freddie Mae Driggers Carolyn Bourne Mary Dean Bernice Moore Philip Greene William Tipton James Bigstaff Morris Ramsey Frank Robbins Russell Greene Fred Allen Ramsey Henry L. Jones Harold Greene French Anderson Messrs Stoddard Young Herbert Sledd Edwin Thomas North Middletown Jas. E. Gay

Table Theatre Engages Mrs. Margaret Foster Acosta

The Table Theatre announces Friday and Saturday night engagements starting this week with Mrs. Margaret Foster Acosta a Lexington soprano. Acosta has a rare soprano voice and has performed at local churches while visiting friends, expected to draw music lovers to the venue as a rare treat.

Table Theatre Margaret Foster Acosta Lexington

Sanitary Meat Market Upholds Customer Service

A short notice highlights the emphasis on prompt service and clean practices at the Sanitary Meat Market, stressing commitment to customers and quality meat offerings.

Prewitt Family Reunion Slated on Maysville Pike

The annual Prewitt reunion will be held at the R. B. Young place on the Maysville pike on Thursday August 26. The Prewitt family is one of the largest in the state and attracts a large gathering each year.

Prewitt R. B. Young Maysville Pike

Policemen Kill Negro in Winchester Shootout After Train Robbery

Policeman John Ballard and W. R. Strode of Winchester investigated two negroes said to have robbed a man and fallen from a train near Corbin. Near the depot they ordered the suspects to surrender. when they fled, the officers fired, killing one and wounding the other, who was expected to survive. The coroner's inquest found the bullet matched Ballard's weapon and the jury exonerated Ballard. The incident occurred about five o'clock Tuesday morning.

John Ballard W. R. Strode Winchester Corbin Ballard

Sunday School Convention in Camargo and Mt Sterling

Montgomery County holds its Regular Annual Sunday School Convention Sunday September 5 1915 at 2 PM at the Christian church Camargo. All county Sunday Schools urged to send representatives to discuss topics and participate. Later that evening a Sunday School Mass Meeting at Mt Sterling Presbyterian church with Rev George A Joplin. All interested urged to attend and give a warm welcome.

Montgomery County Christian Church Camargo Presbyterian Church Mt. Sterling George A. Joplin Brother Joplin

Nature's Great Remedy Carlsbad Springs Water

Water praised for rheumatism kidney bladder stomach and liver troubles Kright's disease catarrh bowel problems and many female ailments. For sale at Greenwade's Store.

Kright Carlsbad Springs Greenwade

Camping Party At Slate Creek Camp

A group of ten people spent the past ten days at the camp of Mr. George Eastin on Slate Creek. Attending were Misses Cora Little Mattie Pangburn Edith Foley Ann Lou Crane and Messrs John R Sharp Jr Halley Gillaspie Tom Greene Webb Blevins and Harry Hunt. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Flynn.

George Eastin Slate Creek Cora Little Mattie Pangburn Edith Foley Jellico, Tenn Ann Lou Crane Shelbyville John R. Sharp, Jr Halley Gillaspie Tom Greene Webb Blevins Harry Hunt Ewing Flynn

Brick Cottage for Sale on West High Street

Own this brick cottage on West High Street in a central, desirable neighborhood. Includes essential conveniences and prime location on brick street. If not sold by September 1, the property will be available to rent. For further particulars contact T. K. Barnes.

West High Street Brick Street T. K. Barnes

Sanitary Meat Market Ad Promotes Breakfast Meats

An advertisement highlights ham dried beef breakfast bacon and other cured meats as top quality offerings from Sanitary Meat Market.

Sanitary

Stock Hogs for Sale by B F Mark

Seller B F Mark offers 19 hogs for sale weighing about 100 pounds each. Contact for purchase and arrangements.

Improvements at Jail Engine House Cleaned and Painted

City Jailer Howard Anderson and hose wagon driver Albert Botts led a crew to clean and paint the interior of the engine house. The work enhances the building’s appearance and reflects municipal upkeep by local officials.

Howard Anderson Albert Botts

School to Open for Fall Term in City

The Public Schools of this city open Monday September 6 for the fall term. Grammar School faculty includes Mrs Sophia Randall Miss Lucy A Owings Mrs Fannie H Priest Miss Elizabeth Duerson Miss Eliza Harris Miss Alice Cassiey Miss Mattie Hoffman Miss Bessie Robinson Miss Mary Welsch Miss Lucille Hardin. High School leaders are Prof W C Jetton head of English and German Depts Prof J P Gaines of Georgetown in charge of Mathematics and Science Depts Miss Bertha Baehr of Cincinnati in charge of Latin and History Depts. Parents urged to send children on opening day to minimize classification time.

Sophia Randall Lucy A. Owings Fannie H. Priest Elizabeth Duerson Eliza Harris Alice Cassiey Mattie Hoffman Bessie Robinson Mary Welsch Lucille Hardin W. C. Jetton J. P. Gaines Georgetown Bertha Baehr Cincinnati

Progress on multiple local residences and church continue

Work is progressing nicely on Mrs. J. J. Kerns residence on Maysville street and on the Sutton-Strother Addition house. A. T. Bassett and Nannie Reed with Alice Turner expect possession on High street soon, while B. W. Hall’s West Main street home will take longer. The new Baptist church lags as labor supply is below ideal levels.

J. J. Kerns Maysville Street Sutton-Strother A. T. Bassett High Street Nannie Reed Alice Turner B. W. Hall West Main Street New Baptist Church

Money to Loan on Farm and City Property

A. Hoffman and Son advertise loans of 5000 on farm property for three years and 3000 on farm or city property with funds available immediately. 2500 on farm property and 1000 on farm or city property will be available November 1. Listings dated 8 tf.

Tf A. Hoffman & Son

Pierce Couple Move Into Modern Winn Street Home

Mr and Mrs C P Pierce have moved into a newly completed residence on Winn street described as one of the citys most modern homes.

Mrs. C. P. Pierce Winn Street City

For Rent Rooms in various locations

Several nice rooms for rent. apply to phone 261. One furnished room available in the home of Mrs T. Chatham. Inquiries to Mrs H C Jacobs at the corner of Sycamore and High streets, (3-tf).

T. Chatham H. C. Jacobs Sycamore and High Streets

Death of Hon. W. O. Mize at Hazel Green

Former Kentucky State Senator and Hazel Green founder W. O. Mize died at Hazel Green after a brief illness from heart failure. He was 70, survived by wife Lula Cockrell Mize and son Carl. Funeral held Monday with Rev. Thomas McGarvey officiating. Telegrams of condolence came from across the country.

W. O. Mize Kentucky Churchman Hazel Green South F. H. Clarke Lexington Senator Mize Lula Cockrell Mize Carl Mize Wolfe County Mountains Hazel Green Academy Thomas McGarvey Anna Atwater Christian Woman’s Board of Missions Clark County Four Mile Creek Trimble

Young’s Son Recovers After Louisville Appendectomy

Friends of Judge Allie W. Young report his young son operated on for appendicitis at St. Joseph’s Infirmary in Louisville last week is getting along nicely and rapidly recovering.

Allie W. Young Louisville St. Joseph’s Infirmary

Coming Back Home to Montgomery County

Mr. S. D. Hall, who last week sold his Fayette county farm, will return to this county and move to his farm near Sideview. The community welcomes him back to old Montgomery.

S. D. Hall Fayette County Sideview Old Montgomery

Drink Carlsbad Spring Water Ad

Carlsbad Spring Water from Dry Ridge Kentucky offered for rheumatism kidney stomach and liver troubles. Available for sale at Greenwade's Store.

Carlsbad Dry Ridge Greenwade’s

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