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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
4
The slate includes John G. Roberts for Superintendent of Schools Miss Georgie Y Sledd for Commissioner second district Dan Welch A R Robertson Mo S Frazer for Councilmen second ward W B Robinson W D Burns for Councilmen fourth ward W P Apperson J Wells Wilkerson.
The Elizabethtown News urges Hardin county residents to volunteer for road work to maintain routes this winter. It notes wartime volunteerism by women, Red Cross, doctors, and soldiers, urging citizens to labor locally to ease county strain and improve roads. The piece also discusses the president’s draft policy and criticizes a Kentuckian described as a malingering figure.
The Exchange Bank fills the post of R H Lane now in the Officers Reserve Corps by Clarence William and Alfred Jones replacing Williams. At Montgomery National Bank Joe H Conner is succeeded by Richard P Winn.
Bay mare eight years old offered by John M. Gatewood. She is perfectly gentle, lady broke and not afraid of anything. Suitable for any rider and suitable for showing or general riding.
Lieutenants Stanley Brown Thos Grubbs and S H McCormick left this morning to report for duty at Camp Taylor in Louisville after a several day stay with relatives in town.
Dr J Homer Marshall announces office will be closed from August 25 through September 3 for attendance at the Palmer School of Chiropractic Lyceum in Davenport Iowa. He will resume regular hours on September 4.
The correspondence notes rain easing crops and anticipation of a large wheat crop, plus visits from Van Jones and others. It announces the death of James Hamilton Gillaspie at 63, highlighting his public spirit, town-building, saddle horse breeding, and family.
Classified notice notes a small place in the coin owned or associated with A C Richardson and printed by The Advocate.
The following is a complete list of men certified to the District Board by the local board. Names include Hicks Walker and Stanley Caywood among many others with serial numbers such as 837 487 797 140 606 75 772 721 332 343 867 185 285 303 211 58 133 867 185 285 303 211 58. Also listed are numerous col and ex Arch designations and notes of appeals to the District Board since the last issue.
The funeral was conducted at the grave Friday afternoon by Rev Clyde Darsie. The remains were laid to rest beneath Machpelah's green ground with the widow, sons and other relatives present as Montgomery County weeps today.
All roads lead to Lexington in October for the world trotting meeting with reduced rail fares. Thousands of harness racing enthusiasts from Kentucky and other states will travel to witness the finest horses, the best track, and the richest prizes.
The line emphasizes that while other activities have limits, the process of creating matches remains unrestricted, highlighting constant activity and opportunity in matchmaking.
Lost between Owingsville Mt. Sterling and North Middletown on July 29 a complete automobile tire size 34x4. Will pay expenses. Phone 39 North Middletown or address T. J. Judy North Middletown. Also notice to buy fall gingham at Hazelrigg's.
Jack Winn left for the Training Camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison aiming for officer candidacy. At 19, he faces age limits despite strong education and physique. He believes youth should complete education to better serve the nation whether war continues or peace returns.
Advertisement notes a small farm for sale in Sharpsburg Kentucky with good improvements and a cheap price. Contact J Sharp, agent, 8 2tpd. The Advocate published the notice for printing.
The note states responsibility to pay all taxes accruing under the New Tax Law on moneys on deposit with it on September 1, 1917.
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