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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
1
The notice states paper costs have risen sharply and that starting January 1, 1917 the annual subscription will rise to $1.50, with renewals accepted at the old $1.00 rate only until that date. Advertising rates will also be raised. readers in arrears should settle by mailing payment.
Andrew M Cline a longtime city resident and church member died at 68 after months of stomach troubles. He leaves four sons James Middletown Warren Falls Mills Va Joe and Miss Fannie Cline and other relatives. Funeral services were at 2:30 at the residence under I C C F Lodge auspices, burial in Machpelah cemetery. The Advocate extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
For sale pure bred Single Comb Island Red cockerels and Leghorn pullets. Contact Mrs Richard Wilson. Phiine 348 W 1 (23 21).
Local agent J C McNeal could not confirm the changes but the proposed timetable shifts for east bound trains No 29 No 25 No 27 No 23 and No 26 No 22 No 24 would be used if adopted. The new times would modify morning and afternoon departures through the city.
J T Northcutt returned from Cincinnati with his wife Margaret Pennell of Cincinnati. The wedding occurred several days ago. Northcutt, a prominent Judy area farmer, will live on his farm where they have begun housekeeping. He is 70 and his bride about 55.
The Kentucky Magazine announces no December number as management transfers to a new corporation on January 1 1917. The November issue remains complimentary with subscriptions dated from January 1 1917. Col W P Huntington to retain editorial management amid nationwide praise.
The Democratic County Committee elected L. R. Douglas as chairman and M. B. French as secretary for a four year term at the meeting held Monday at 10 a.m. Attendees included representatives from all wards and several named locals. Douglas, a deputy county clerk and organizer, aims for party unity and a clean fair deal to gradually increase Democratic strength.
Mr Albert Anderson longtime county figure dies at his home near Jeffersonville Tuesday from diabetes after long illness. Survived by wife former Miss Greenwade and six children Sterling Julian John Ashby F W Norris and Mrs Lewis Knox. Prior half brother to City Jailer Howard Anderson and Miller and Stanley Anderson of the city.
Greenwade's offers pure pork sausage at 20 cents per pound. The ad promotes high quality Tlome Killed Pork and urges customers to visit the shop for scented fresh meat products.
Mr. Pendleton Trimble formerly of this city now living in Winchester weds Miss Anna Mae McCourt of Winchester. Trimble son of Mr. and Mrs. J A Trimble Camargo, praised as a fine young man with a bright business future. The couple's friends extend best wishes.
Inclement weather kept turnout light as Lola Walker of Pittsburg spoke on woman suffrage. Mrs. Christine South of Prackfort introduced the speaker via Dr. W. R. Thompson.
H G Hoffman keeps a rare autograph album at his home containing signatures of all officers of John H Morgan's command from his Ohio prison period in the Civil War. It is the only register of its kind in existence and is valued highly by its owner.
A couple of Chinese residents have rented a building on East Main street and will open a laundry soon. The town has had one laundry by Mr. Thomas Kennedy, regarded as among the best in the state.
Greenwade's presents a selection of pantry staples featuring pancake flour navy beans and cracked hominy. This brief notice highlights a durable lineup for home cooking and traditional preparations.
The first sale on the loose leaf tobacco market in this city opened Monday at A. R. Robertson’s warehouse. Three houses sold 139,? states total pounds for about 23,? dollars with per hundred averages around 16 dollars. Twelve houses were represented and bidding was spirited. Sales continued as tobacco arrived. heavy rain boosted expectations for a strong start.
A second garage is to be built in the city during the coming spring on the Chiles and Trimble lot on East Main street just below the Baumont hotel.
Farm for rent with contact to Sue or M. Evans. Apply at Clay and Sycamore Streets. Classified ad note identified as 23-tf.
A large crowd attended Thanksgiving exercises at the Baptist church Thursday. Dr. M. V. P. Yeaman of the Presbyterian church delivered the sermon. A special musical program accompanied the service and a generous offering was collected for the Health and Welfare League replacing the Associated Charities in the county.
Five room cottage on Harrison avenue in good neighborhood for rent. Apply to Vanarsdell & Co.
Thomas Satterfield a 2 Bath county farmer and Susie Taylor a 19 year old Montgomery county girl secured a license here. They were married on Thursday by County Judge William O Chenault with Jesse Shearer and Mrs Rebecca Eskridge of Bath county present. Shelled nuts fine candies and fruits of all kinds at Vanarsdell’s.
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