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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1918

Page

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President Wilson Addresses Congress About Peace Conference

President Woodrow Wilson spoke to Congress praising American troops and urging woman suffrage. He outlined plans for reconstruction and said he would depart Monday night on the peace ship, naming a successor to Secretary McAdoo as Treasury head and Director General of Railroads before leaving.

Woodrow Wilson Ynday Ess Wilson Ppg McAdoo the Treasury

Cooper's Underwear Special Notice for Community Fair

Plans for the community fair have changed no cabaret or Friday supper. Oyster stew hot coffee sandwiches and hot chocolate will be served at booths. Premium list candies home made gifts for sale. Fair opens Friday at 1 PM and runs Friday evening and Saturday for Allied Relief and Montgomery County Hospital Fund benefits.

Allied Montgomery County Hospital Fund

Best grade of Cressinghams at 28 cents per yard

M Newmeyer reports a best grade of Cressinghams priced at 28 cents per yard.

M. Newmeyer

Mrs Denton to Move to Texas for New Home

Mrs. Thomas G. Denton will move to Texas around the first of January to live with Mrs. M. D. Clayton. Relatives and friends regret her leaving our city after longtime residence and wish her happiness in the new home. Stacey Adams & Co. Shoes at R. E. PUNCH & CO.

Thomas G. Denton Texas M. D. Clayton

Community Fair Supports War Work Relief Proposals

The Community Fair will be held Friday and Saturday to raise funds for war relief. Admission is small to encourage attendance and support.

Boy Killed While Rabbit Hunting Near Sideview

Reynolds Kerns 13 died from a shotgun discharge Saturday while rabbit hunting. He climbed a fence pulling the gun through. the weapon discharged, the load entering his body. Son of B. B. Kerns, of Sideview. funeral at North Middletown Monday afternoon.

Reynolds Kerns B. B. Kerns Sideview North Middletown

Interesting Talk on Burma Missionary Work at Local Church

Mrs. John McGuire of Iseine near Rangoon Burma spoke Sunday at the Baptist church about her work as a missionary there. Her husband teaches at the local seminary and they have served in the field for 29 years. She visits daughter Alice McGuire a local high school teacher. Alice was born in Mandalay and educated in Goshen Indiana.

Baptist Church John McGuire Iseine Rangoon Burma Alice McGuire Miss McGuire Mandelay Goshen Ind

Best Grade of Dark Outing Cloth Sold at 29 Cents Yard

S M Newmeyer offers the best grade of dark outing cloth at 29 cents per yard with emphasis on quality and value for shoppers.

S. M. Newmeyer Ss. M. Newmeyer

Mrs Brent G Nunnelley Receives War Trophies

Mrs. Brent G Nunnelley and her children, living with her in law, receive two war trophies from her husband in France a German helmet and an officer s belt reflecting his service abroad during the war.

Brent G. Nunnelley

First Home From Camp Zachary Taylor

Mr Charles Ramsey has returned home from Camp Zachary Taylor and is the first Mr Sterling boy discharged since peace was declared. He was greeted by many friends. Best grade of light outing cloth advertised at 25 cents per yard. 8 M Newmeyer.

Charles Ramsey Camp Zachary Taylor Mr. Sterling M. Newmeyer

Auto Crash on Camargo Pike injures no one

Friday night the car of C. M. Stafford driven by Miles Yocum skidded and overturned on the Camargo pike near Norman Horton residence. Both men escaped with no material injuries.

C. M. Stafford Miles Yocum Camargo Pike Norman Horton Mr. Stafford Mr. Yocum

Tobacco sales delayed until January in Kentucky markets

Letters from J P Taylor Co and American Tobacco Co confirm no buyers on Kentucky Burley markets before January 1 1919 due to influenza disruptions in Carolina markets and logistical constraints. Authors urge farmers to hold tobacco for higher local prices as warehouses await full buyer presence.

J. Will Clay Whitehall Lexington Sterling J. P. Taylor Co North South Carolina Burley Belt Kentucky R. J. Reynolds Co American Tobacco Co Louisville Burley J. E. Lipscomb, Jr A. R. Robertson Robertson J. O. Tuck & Co

Sheriff Reports Large Tax Haul for County and Schools

Sheriff John G. Roberts says he has collected about 109000 dollars in taxes this year for the county, state and schools. He notes this figure excludes franchise taxes and expects receipts to exceed all prior years.

John G. Roberts

Brick residence on Johnson Avenue near Maysville Street for sale

Describes a large brick home on Johnson Avenue one block from Maysville Street. Promotes the property as a desirable buy with SBA at N. H. Trimble handling the listing.

Johnson Avenue Maysville Street

Derricksons to depart for Richmond Ind

Mr and Mrs C T Derrickson and daughter Elise announce their move from the city to Richmond Indiana in December. Mr Derrickson, with the Pennsylvania Railroad, must change residences for his duties. Friends extend best wishes for prosperity and happiness in the new home.

C. T. Derrickson Elise Richmond Ind Derrickson Pennsylvania Railroad

John B. Stetson Hats R E Punch Co Marriage

Last Thursday County Judge W. Senff united in marriage Mr. James W. Marion and Miss Jessie Vivian Shay. The bride is a niece of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pierce, of this city, a member of Carter county's leading families, while the groom is a prominent business man of Catlettsburg, where the couple will reside. The Advocate extends congratulations and best wishes.

W. Senff James W. Marion Jessie Vivian Shay W. C. Pierce Carter County Catlettsburg

Ben Igo Dies After Weeks of Illness

Mr. Ben Igo died at his home early Sunday after several weeks of influenza. His condition was critical for the past week. He leaves a wife and several children who share in the sorrow. Overcoats priced at $15.00 and up.

Ben Igo

Local Families Relocate Homes on Main and Nearby Streets

The movers report G Y Triplett family shifted to the Pieratt residence on East Main. B F Wyatt will occupy the former Triplett home. 41 B Turner family moves to Rufus Hadden place on Clay Street. Keller Greene moves to Turner home. G B Senff and family relocate to North Maysville Street. Jackson Storer family to Holt Avenue home. W R Tipton family moved to Samuels Avenue residence sold to David Howell.

G. Y. Triplett Pieratt East Main Street B. F. Wyatt Mr. Triplett B. Turner Rufus Hadden Place B. F. Day Clay Street Keller Greene Turner Home G. B. Senff North Maysville Street Jackson Storer Holt Avenue Senff W. R. Tipton Shields Cunningham Samuels Avenue David Howell

Estate of Belle Ealey Call for creditors and claims

As administrator of the estate of Belle Ealey, any person indebted to her should call and settle. Any claim against her must be presented and proven for payment to the undersigned. The notice is dated 23 31.

Belle Ealey

Apron Sale by Y W A at Isola Building

The Y W A of the Baptist church will hold an apron handkerchief and towel sale at the Isola building on Main street just above C B Stephens Son on Saturday December 7. Proceeds fund Christmas gifts and church activities.

Y. W. A. of the Baptist Church Isola Main Street C. B. Stephens & Son

Mt Sterling Milk Prices Targeted For Reduction

A Mt. Sterling dairy meeting at the Food Administration office discussed the high local milk prices. It was announced that if the price is not cut from 18 to 16 cents per quart by December 15, the issue will be reported to the Federal Government for investigation. Stores in Lexington sell milk at 15 cents, including profit, raising questions about Fayette County production feasibility.

Food Administrator Pinney Mt. Sterling Lexington Fayette County Montgomery

Mary Bush Weds Private William Faulkner in Atlanta

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bush announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Mary Bush to Private William Faulkner in Atlanta Georgia on Monday morning. Miss Bush is a popular young woman with many friends. Mr. Faulkner, son of Dr. Morton Faulkner, has served in the army. The Advocate offers congratulations.

C. W. Bush Miss Mary Bush William Faulkner Atlanta Miss Bush Faulkner Morton Faulkner Advocate

Young Woman Dies in Jeffersonville Home

Mrs. Curtis Hollon, a respected Jeffersonville resident, died Friday night from pneumonia after an influenza illness. She is survived by her husband and other relatives. mourned as a good Christian woman by many friends.

Curtis Hollon Jeffersonville Hollon

Hog killing plans delayed due to broken machinery

Public notice from P. Greenwade announces intent to kill hogs and render meat, but work has stalled because part of his machinery is broken. He asks others to make arrangements and notes contact via phone 431.

P. Greenwade

For Sale Flannel Shirts and Machinery in Good Condition

Fourteen horsepower Hagan gasoline engine McCormick Huller and Shredder offered in good condition. Contact P. Greenwade at phone 431 for details.

Hagan McCormick P. Greenwade

Ada Evelyn Hager Weds Claude M Clark in 1918

Mr William Crittenden Hager announces the marriage of his daughter Ada Evelyn to Claude Mack Clark on Wednesday November 27 1918 in Louisville Kentucky. Mr Clark is son of the late Rev H D Clark longtime Christian church pastor. Well wishers in Saint Albans WV extend congratulations.

William Crittenden Hager Claude Mack Clark Louisville Kentucky Saint Albans West Virginia Clark H. D. Clark Christian Church Bride

Automobile Collision on North Maysville Street

Last Thursday a car driven by Albert Atkinson struck the pony buggy of S P Greenwade on North Maysville street. Mrs Greenwade and her baby were thrown onto the street but escaped serious injury, regarded as a near miracle.

Albert Atkinson S. P. Greenwade North Maysville Street Atkinson

Flu Surge Reported As Spanish Influenza Rises

Street reports indicate a growing number of Spanish influenza cases in recent days. Officials had hoped the outbreak would ease, but current chatter suggests the illness may be as severe as ever.

Wounded in France Names Local Soldier William Stacey

In France among those wounded in action published this week in daily papers appears the name William Stacey of this county. Many friends hope the wound is not serious and that he will soon be well again.

France William Stacey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Congress Cooper’s Underwear R. E. Punch & CO Stacey Adams & Co S. M. Jackson MI. Sterling, KY Grp.m N. H. Trimble John B. Stetson Ada Evelyn Monarch Milling CO W. H. Mason Coppage & Mason
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