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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1914

Page

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Bible School Convention Opens in County

The Christian Church Bible Schools convention meets in this city tomorrow at 9 30 AM with devotional service by C W Harris. President B W Trimble will speak on The Bible School as a School of the Bible. Various educators and ministers will discuss topics and a dinner will be provided for teachers workers and guests from country schools and churches.

The Christian Church Bible Schools C. W. Harris B. W. Trimble Bible School W. C. Hamilton Mary Ricketts Clyde Darsey Spencer School Ben Perry John Scott W. E. Frazee Randall Farris Lexington W. H. Strossman Eliza Harris J. S. Asbury Louisville

French German clash ends in heavy losses in Belgium

French and British forces faced a serious reverse on the Mons to Luxemburg frontier as they attacked the German line. The official French War Office says the assault failed due to unforeseen difficulties and heavy casualties are reported on both sides. German cavalry push toward Roubaix while Emperor Nicholas joins Russian headquarters as the army advances in East and West Prussia.

Belgium French War Office Mons Luxemburg Lorraine Alsace Roubaix Lille Nicholas Russia West Prussia

Heirs Sell Mt. Sterling Residence on Maysville Street

The heirs of Frank C Laughlin sold their Mt. Sterling home on Maysville Street to Thomas Brown of Owingsville for 6500 dollars pending court approval. The Laughlins have not set future plans but the town welcomes Brown and his family to relocate and reside in the city.

Frank C. Laughlin Maysville Street Thomas Brown Owingsville Montgomery Laughlins Mt. Sterling Brown

Lost items found at Sanitary Meat Market

A brief notice states that only lost items can be recovered at the Sanitary Meat Market, indicating a dedicated location for found belongings and retrieval procedures.

Sanitary Meat Market

Civil Service Examination Held At City School Building

Examiner Buford R Boone conducted the Clerk Carrier exam Saturday with eleven men and two women taking part. Postmaster may pick best from top three. Crawford Mason tipped as possible Assistant Postmaster amid Kirkpatrick’s resignation and Turner’s options from the office staff.

Buford R. Boone Crawford Mason C. W. Kirkpatrick Turner Messrs L. R. Douglas Garrett Marshall Stewart Sharp Jack Peters Adlai Richardson Wm. Eubanks, Jr Courtney Horton Carroll Kelly Claude Salyers Walker Reid Bessie Lane Emilee H. Reid

For Rent Modern dwelling with stable and large lot

T. F. Rogers and Son advertise a modern dwelling for rent featuring a stable and a large surrounding lot. Contact T. F. Rogers & Son for details and terms.

T. F. Rogers & Son

Calvert Meng Weds Indiana Bride in Surprise Ceremony

Calvert Meng of North Middletown married Harriet Tandy of Vevay Indiana last week. The wedding surprised his relatives and friends in the section. Meng is a wealthy Bourbon county farmer and a frequent visitor to Mt Sterling. the bride is described as a charming and deserving lady.

Calert Meng North Middletown Harriet Tandy Vevay Ind Meng Bourbon County Mt. Sterling Ady

Representative Fields Returns to Washington

Representative W J Fields returns to Washington after an extended stay in Kentucky. His son, seriously ill with typhoid fever, is now recovering satisfactorily.

W. J. Fields Washington Kentucky

Notice to creditors for estate of Jacob F. Trumbo

All persons having claims against the estate of the late Jacob F. Trumbo will present same property proven to my attorney, W. B. White. All persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate will kindly call and settle same promptly. Mrs. Mary F. Trumbo, Extrx.

Jacob F. Trumbo W. B. White Mary F. Trumbo

J. H. Brunner's Offers Fellowcraft and Farnum Oxfords

Advertises Fellowcraft and Farnum shoes priced at 350 and 4 dollars respectively.

Fellowcraft and Farnum J. H. Brunner

Colored Fair in City Draws Notable Crowds

The colored fair last week drew fair crowds with a parade led by Matthew Darnell and a Louisville band. Organizers, young colored men in charge, earned praise for orderly conduct and courteous treatment of white attendees.

Matthew Darnell Louisville

Villa Declares He Is For Peace

General Francisco Villa issues a statement from Mexico City declaring he supports civil authority over military rule. He seeks American moral support in his political campaign, emphasizes legality, and urges government by the people and law rather than military cliques.

Francisco Villa Carranza Mexico City

Georgia Whirlwind Mary Armor Speaks for Temperance at Court House

Mrs. Mary Harris Armor, leader of the Georgia Womans Christian Temperance Union, spoke Monday evening at the Court House in favor of temperance. Her strong voice and education held about two hours of audience attention, with the court room and gallery filled and many unable to enter. She made a favorable impression and accomplished much for the cause.

Mary Harris Armor Georgia Court House

German-American Societies Urge Fair War News Printing

German-American groups adopt resolutions urging the American press to print European war news fairly without prejudice. They insist papers strive for accuracy amid widespread censoring by all belligerents, noting difficulty in judging the reliability of dispatches reaching the county.

For Rent New brick house on Holt avenue near high school

Six room brick house on Holt Avenue near County High School with sleeping porch, stable, garden and large lot. Piano for sale. Contact R. F. Greene. If you don’t worry people will say you lack a proper sense of responsibilities don’t let that worry you.

Holt Avenue County High School R. F. Greene

Hazelrigg Bible Class Joins Richmond Meeting Train Trip

The Hazelrigg Bible Class about 140 strong plus nonmembers joined the Richmond Christian Church Bible classes for a joint service in Richmond after an 8 10 train from Winchester. About 250 Winchester Sunday school members met them and welcomed the group. After a brief service, refreshments were served and the return trip ended around noon with praise for the outing. Blessed is the man who is contented with but little, but there's so few of him there's a bushel of blessing left over for general purposes.

Hazelrigg Christian Church Richmond Winchester

School session dates and tuition in Belt Line and County High

The Belt Line School starts August 31 and County High on September 7. Tuition for non free pupils covers nine months: grammar below 6th grade $20, 6th to 8th grade $30, high school $40. Students below 6th grade attend Trimble building on Howard avenue. 6th to 8th attend County High School Building.

Belt Line County High School Trimble Howard Avenue

Ice Cream Supper At Side View School House

Ice cream supper announced for Saturday night at Side View School House. Public invitation calls all community members to attend the event and enjoy dessert together.

Side View Schol House

World as stage inspires universal self display

An aphoristic reflection notes that people perform for others at various life moments. It suggests public presentation of self emerges in many situations across life stages, shaping social interactions and identity.

Good Time For Weed Cutting

The State Road Commissioner urges county engineers and farmers to enforce a law requiring August weed cutting along county road right of ways. Cutting and burning reduces next year’s weed crop, aids drainage, and prevents weed spread to adjacent farms. Mt. Sterling area cited as having many weeds.

Drouth Mt. Sterling

De Soto Youth Survives Bridge Collapse

Paul Mason age sixteen, son of Mr and Mrs J F Mason of De Soto Kansas formerly of this city, narrowly escaped death when false work for a bridge collapsed on August 15 sending eight workers thirty five feet down. One worker was killed and several injured though Mason escaped without a scratch, marking a second narrow escape on the same job.

Paul J. F. Mason de Soto Kan Mason

Faithful Endeavor Persists Though Extra Innings Loom

A cautious sports note highlights perseverance as teams push through extended play. The message underlines steady effort and belief that truth and success emerge after further effort and tenacious innings.

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Bible School Convention American Press Association Haugland France Civil Service Examination Calvert Meng Indiana Hugh Success Villa Hazelrigg Bible Joffre
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