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Mount Sterling Advocate in Mount Sterling, Kentucky
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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
9
Richardson farm and lot sale in Camargo called off
Land failed to sell after bids reached 105.00 per acre the Richardson farm and lot sale at Camargo in this county was called off by owner W Hoff man Wood Real Estate Man in charge. Radway George from Jeffersonville bought Mr Chris Louth home and five acres on Richmond Street for 6500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Camargo
W. Hoffman Wood
Radway George
Jeffersonville
Chris Louth
Richmond Street
Wheat shows strong growth and winter readiness
Will Carr recovers from typhoid fever as influenza spreads through the village. Miss Dexter Piersall returns home from Winchester after visiting Mrs. Thos Sat terfield. Several residents, including Rosa Bowles and her brother Will, fall seriously ill with pneumonia following influenza. A farm sale near here changes hands for $200 per acre. Influenza sweeps the area with wide impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Carr
Gracie Moore
Morton Greene
Sharpsburg
Rosa Bowles
Will
Leonard Roberson
Lexington
Will Foley
Camp Gordon
Carl
Robt. L. Bailey
Owingsville
Thos. L. Darnell
J. E. Roberson
J. T. Roberson
Lillian
Eula Copher
Frank Dragoo
Bunker Hill
Hundreds of Planes to Distribute Mail Nationwide
Captain Benjamin Lipsner announces the War Department has turned over hundreds of aeroplanes to the U S aerial mail service. The plan calls for rapid use to extend service to all cities, with personnel from army aviators returning from the front. Extension routes and nationwide rollout expected soon, starting with New York to Chicago this month. Best grade of light outing cloth at 25 cents per yard by 8 M Newmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin B. Lipsner
United States Aerial Mail Service
War Department
Lipsner
New York-Chicago
M. Newmeyer
Real estate transfers in Mt. Sterling this week
Mr B F Candell sold to Mrs Green Reasor of Spencer neighborhood his cottage on Richmond avenue for 3400 dollars with possession to January 1. Henry Warders of Flat Creek bought from Mr Johnson a house and lot on Nevada avenue in the Johnson addition for 1600 dollars with possession March 1, and will move there with his family. They are welcome to Mt Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben R. Turner
J. M. McGuire
Holt Avenue
Mt. Sterling
B. F. Candell
Cottage For Sale in Smithville Near Byron Bowen
Four room cottage in Smithville offered at a low price for immediate sale. See Byron Bowen for terms and viewing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Byron Bowen
Wyatt Son Lands Safely in France
Mr and Mrs A F Wyatt announce that their son Jas W Wyatt has landed safely in France. The note comes as welcome news to many local friends awaiting word of his welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Wyatt
Jas. W. Wyatt
France
Lawrence Buys City Property at Sale Framed by Wood
Mr W P Lawrence purchased the Paul Weckesser property for 2935 dollars at a Friday sale led by W Hoffman Wood the real estate agent. Bidding was spirited and the property described as a nice piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Lawrence
Paul Weckesser
W. Hoffman Wood
Christmas Shopping Ad Note by Newmeyer
Local advertisement urges readers to begin Christmas shopping now. Features 8 signatures including M. Newmeyer as a contributor and organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Newmeyer
Marriages tie Alma Turley to Bath county man
Miss Alma Turley daughter of Mrs Samuel Turley of this city and Mr Lester Pendleton of Bath county were married in Lexington last Tuesday in a small ceremony witnessed by close relatives and friends. The couple will reside on the groom's Bath county farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Turley
Lester Pendleton
Bath County
Lexington
Miss Turley
Pendleton
Advocate
Andy Cooper Dies in France in World War I Battle
Camargo resident Andy Cooper died in France from wounds received in battle with the Huns. He was widely known and respected, and his death is mourned by those who knew him. His sacrifice is described as noble and consoling to his relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Cooper
Camargo
France
Wright Oil Company hits a strong well in Lee county
The Wright Oil Company reports a large gusher on its Lee county holdings with flow around 150 to 350 barrels per day. Local ownership dominates stock, and prices are rising rapidly as several wells are now flowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright CO
Wright Oil Company
Lee County
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Rire Core
Child’s Fleeced
Ivory
S. F. Hamilton
Ers
W. M. Cravens
W. Hoffman Wood, Mt. Sterling, Ky
Hope
S. M. Newmeyer
Manhattan
J. & M. Shoes
The
Walsh Co
Bath
Alma Turley
the Advocate For Printing
T. G. Denton
Clay Street
Keller Greene
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