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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1916

Page

5

Personal News Item Highlights Local Social Circles

Mrs. R Fulton Greene returns from Denver. Miss Henrietta Coleman visits Lexington relatives. Mr Harry E Johnston travels Cincinnati. Miss Willie B Calk visits Owingsville. Miss Minnie Graves returns from Lake Chautauqua. Mrs W W Ginn and Miss Maude Testerman stay two weeks at Swango Springs. Misses Mary Welsch and Bess Robinson return from Estill Springs. Mrs John W Jones and Mrs Henry Seniour back from Lake Chautauqua. Judge J M Stevenson and S T Davis of Winchester in city on business. Mabel and Elizabeth Horton visit Ashland. Elizabeth Taylor and Frances Saffell of Frankfort visit Lucy Clay Woodford. Gertrude Boyd returns from Ewing. Leoma Johnson home from Lexington business college visit. Mr and Mrs R L Logsden and son Edward of Mullins WV guests of Hanry William. Mrs Harry E Johnston and children visit North Middletown. Mattie Hoffman returns from Cairo Indianapolis Cincinnati trip. Mr and Mrs J Sherman Gopathper of Frankfort visit Johnsons. Mrs Gano Caywood and children return to Greenscastle Ind after two weeks here. Nell Pangburn returns from Cincinnati Conservatory. Mr and Mrs Marion Ford and others visit Rushville Ind.

John W. Jones Henry Seniour Lake Chautauqua N. Y J. M. Stevenson S. T. Davis Winchester Mabel Elizabeth Horton Ashland Gertrude Boyd Ewing Leoma Johnson Business College Lexington R. L. Logsden Edward Mullins W. Va Hanry William Harry E. Johnston Davis Patrick North Middletown Mattie Hoffman Cairo Indianapolis Cincinnati J. Sherman Goodpaster Frankfort A. 8. Johnson Henry Judy Joe Brown, Jr Chicago Messrs Dillard Hazelrigg E. W. Senff New York M.A. Thomson B. F. Thomson W. C. Hopper Alexandria Campbell County C. H. Nesbitt Knoxville Tenn F. B. Nesbitt Ollie and Kathryn Wood Maysville W.A. Sutton Saunders Ross Fleming County Lola Day Huntington Pauline Seearce Chicago University J. S. Wilson

Local residents and visitors share travels and visits

Mrs. M G Satterwhite returns from Woodford county visit. Mrs J M Bigstaff, long in Lexington hospital, visits daughter Mrs Hanly Ragan in Louisville. Judge H Clay McKee returns from New York trip to his home. Mrs Edward Shirley and Miss Elizabeth Goff Shirley of Nashville visit Geo R Snyder family. Numerous others travel to Lexington Paris Paris and Chicago for visits and drama events.

J. M. Bigstaff Lexington Hanly Ragan Louisville H. Clay McKee N. T. McKee New York Edward Shirley Elizabeth Goff Shirley Nashville Max Ed. Moss J. M. Swetnam Phoenxi Ariz Nell Swetnam Cincinnat O. S. Kash Carlisle R. E. May T. W. Medlen Mabel

Social Celebrations Highlight Family and Friends Gatherings

A series of social events across Holt avenue Sycamore street and Queen street featured Miss Frances Turner and Miss Elizabeth Reid hosting birthday parties for young friends. Ex magistrate C L Dean marked his fifty third birthday with four generations present, a large dinner, and well wishers across Grassy Lick County.

Agricultural Outlook and Crop Yields Across Montgomery County

Wheat prices rise to 1.50 per bushel with flour valued at 9.20 per barrel and potential to reach 10. Corn yields vary by section due to seven to eight weeks of drought, with good rain bolstering fodder supply. Fall grass looks strong. cattle expected to be heavily handled. Hemp harvest mostly complete with high quality. expectations for 1917 larger hemp acreage and 10 to 11 cents per short hundred.

Montgomery County

For Sale A Bargain Corner Lot Property

For sale a corner lot in good repair with rents of 13 dollars a month from reliable tenants. Non residence at current occupier Qinner. Listing by T. F. Rogers & Son.

T. F. Rogers & Son

Hughes Attacks Opponents on Tariff in Portland Speech

The piece denounces a rival as a traitor for opposing protective tariffs while noting that many fortunes arise from tariff policy. It argues that those profiting from the system push for its return, accusing them of hypocrisy and self enrichment.

Portland Ore Hughes Mr. Hughes

For Sale or Rent Good cottage on West Main street

For Sale or Rent a good cottage on West Main street. Apply to Miss Sue Evans at 32 Clay street. (7-tf)

West Main Street Sue Evans Clay Street

Fine Tomatoes Sent by Parcel Post

The Tampa Tribune notes Mrs. Iva D. Swaffield raises fine tomatoes. S C DeGarmo, Bank of Commerce cashier, received three large tomatoes from his Mount Sterling Ky daughter. The three and three quarters pound fruit arrived by parcel post in good condition.

Tampa Fla Tribune Iva D. Swaffield S. C. DeGarmo Bank of Commerce Parcel Post Mount Sterling Great Old State

Brunner Shoe Co Slashes Ralston Oxfords Price

All four dollar Ralston Oxfords cut to three forty five per pair by The Brunner Shoe Co. Local shoppers note substantial savings on mens dress shoes and inquire about stock, sizes, and availability at downtown outlets.

Ralston Oxfords Brunner Shoe Co

Mt Sterling Garage Delivers Buick Six to Mrs Mob erly

The Mt Sterling Garage delivered a Buick Six to Mrs Fannie Mob erly last week. The car is becoming one of the market's most popular choices.

Mt. Sterling

Senator Underwood and Beckham Face Senate Hearing Principles

The Louisville Post asserts that Senators Underwood and Beckham acted to defend open hearings and democratic principles despite opposing party measures. They did not violate caucus rules, but protested un-Democratic actions, reminding that true democracy exists in both parties and must be defended for public trust.

Underwood Beckham Senate Republic Louisville Post

Brunner Shoe Co Offers Men’s Suit Accessories Line

The Brunner Shoe Co presents a new line of men’s dress items featuring sex suspenders and matching handkerchiefs. Retailers note the collection emphasizes quality fabrics and period styling for formal wear.

Brunner Shoe Co

President Wilson to pass Mt Sterling on special train

President Woodrow Wilson will travel via a special train through Mt Sterling around 4 AM Monday September 4 en route to Hodgenville Kentucky to accept on behalf of the government the Lincoln farm birth site of Abraham Lincoln. Vanarsdells offers home killed meats.

Woodrow Wilson Mt. Sterling Hodgenville Lincoln Farm Abraham Lincoln

Local illnesses and recoveries noted in community column

The sick report lists Mrs. Charles Highland in serious condition. Dr. J. A. Shirley visiting Torrent for hay fever. Master Earl King Senff confined with a severe cold for several days. Mrs. Thomas Greene is rapidly recovering from a recent illness.

Charles Highland J. A. Shirley Gome Earl King Senff Thomas Greene

England Plans Another Big Wall Street Loan

England has arranged for another big loan in Wall Street this time but a paltry 250 million dollars. The Advocate notes the comment that someday a reckless drop over Wall Street might occur. The snippet also mentions Hurst Home and Farmers' co operation insurance with agent J T Coons, phone 456 W-11.

J. T. Coons England Wall Street

Revival continues at Grassy Lick with strong attendance

Rev E L Southgate will preach at the Baptist church Sunday evening as revival persists. The Sunday School and church are urged to have full attendance. Union services at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening featured Capt Michael of the Salvation Army and Dr W R Thompson sharing on their work. Special Salvation Army music followed.

E. L. Southgate The Baptist Church Presbyterian Church Capt Michael Salvation Army W. R. Thompson Yeaman

Tobacco Sticks for Sale by McCormick Lumber Co

McCormick Lumber Co advertises tobacco sticks for sale with 5-Ot inferred lot size and local delivery options. The notice highlights availability and pricing details for customers in the area.

Governors Day at Kentucky State Fair for Confederate Veterans

Commissioner Matt Cohen invites all Kentucky Confederate veterans to the State Fair in Louisville on September 12 designated as Governors and Military Day. Veterans are assured a hearty welcome and grand reception. attendees are asked to wear uniforms badges or camp insignia.

Matt. Cohen Louisville

Marry Here as Alfred Fritts Weds Myrtle Pelfry

Alfred Fritts aged 28 from Menefee county married Myrtle Pelfry aged 18 from the county at the bride’s home near here on Saturday. The ceremony was witnessed by numerous relatives and friends.

Alfred Fritts Menefee Myrtle Pelfry Fritts

Birth in city as Mrs Chester O Elam does well

In this city on Saturday August 26 the wife of Chester O Elam gave birth to a son.

Chester O. Elam

Question prompts a boy with Bible parable reply

A reader asks what Bible parable the boy likes best and he answers in mishearing fashion. He prefers the tale about the fellow not loafs and fishes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pwr Duerson’s Drug Store Court Street R. Fulton Greene Denver Col Henrietta Coleman Willie B. Calk Sarah Crooks Owingsville Minnie Graves Lake Chautauqua, N. Y W. W. Ginn Mary Welsch Bess Robinson Estill Springs Elizabeth Taylor Frances Saffell Lucy Clay Woodford Gano Caywood Greencastle Ind Nell Pangburn Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Cincinnati, O Marion Ford Frances Henry Matt Ford Rushville W. W. Scott M. G. Satterwhite Woodford County John W. Hood Akron Mr. Hood Mr. Jones Geo. C. Abbitt Hopkinsville Episcopal Church Abbott Seminary Tom Grubbs Grubbs & Benton State University Margaret Bodkin Shelbyville C. H. Perry Cumberland River Williamsburg H. G. Hoffman Flo Shirley Pawina Judy Hazel Grubbs Alice Young Mildred Searcy St. Louis Frank Wyatt Hodge Morris Hunt Priest Tom Sutton H. M. Prewitt Eugene Stanly Thomasville W., T. Tyler E. L. Gillispie Nannie Anderson Sarah Drake Clark Ecounyy Joe Wilson Lucy Smith Bourbon County Lucile Hull London, Ky J. J. Walsh Crab Orchard Springs J. A. Pace Shelby County J.S. Wilson la Grange V. C. Clarke Dayton, C O. N. Fielder Mildred Lucile Bluford Welch Eastin & Harris Kerr’s Tabb Frances Turner Ben R. Turner Holt Avenue Elizabeth Hall Reid H. P. Reid Sycamore Street Miss. Reid Mesdames FE. E. Curtis Frank Kirkland Lula Aldrich Curtis Queen Street Hanry Curtis Martha Drake Aldrich C. L. Dean Grassy Lick Isaac Dean Frank Dean Lizzie Cassett Maggie Rumery Henry L. Jones Henry L Elizabeth Taul Breckinridge Horton Paris Green Pfeiffer R. H. White &C.’S Drug Store Vanarsdell’s Hurst the Advocate For Printing McCormick Lumber Co Hazelrigg
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