Christmas Roll Call drives for Red Cross drive
A wartime Red Cross membership drive labeled Christmas Roll Call launches with Army and Navy teams competing for funds and volunteers. By Tuesday noon totals show 323 adult and 99 junior for Army, 200 adult and 90 junior for Navy, with a grand total of 1 002. The push shifts to house to house canvassing as volunteers urge residents to contribute, praising sacrifice and urging locals to join today.
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Monny
Riley
Army
Navy
J. A. van Sant
Red Cross
Ben Scott
Bargain Fabric Sale at The Novelty Store
Various fabrics offered at deep discounts including 86 inch Pereale 45c to 35c, 27 inch Ginghams 35c to 27c, 27 inch Ginghams 45c to 38c, 36 inch Silklines 25c to 20c. Also 2 inch wide fabric at 2 for 1 with low prices.
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Madras
Painful Child Injury From Needle Accident
Elizabeth Ann Reynolds, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J F Reynolds, injured when a darning needle pierced her leg at home Monday. Doctors removed the needle at Lexington hospital and she is progressing well after the painful accident.
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Elizabeth Ann
J. F. Reynolds
Lexington
Geiger Pharmacy Offers Martha Washington and Lowney Candies
Local druggist promotes a large stock of Martha Washington and Lowney Candies in fancy Christmas boxes and bulk. Call to view the line before purchasing.
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Geiger Pharmacy
Tobacco Growers Urged to Hold Market Opening
Notice to tobacco growers declares postponement of opening the market for tobacco sales after consultations with barley buyers. The text emphasizes a decision taken after considerable thought, outlining that delaying sales is in the best interest of both growers and the market operators.
Farmers Tobacco urges hold tobacco for higher market value
Monday December 30 promotion promises a full buyer corps for opening sales and urges growers to hold tobacco until market competition rises. It notes higher costs per pound due to a short crop and encourages sorting and loading by stem to speed weighing. The firm offers storage, weighing, insurance, and possible advances as it prepares to sell by March 15, 1919.
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The
Farmers Tobacco
Call to Her Reward Mrs Elizabeth Gering Dies
Mrs Elizabeth Gering died at her West High street home Saturday at noon after years of illness. A 75 year old Christian in life and charity she moved to this city from Eminence Kentucky over twenty years ago. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Albert Erdman Louisville and Mrs M G Satterwhite this city and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at her residence Sunday afternoon and at Machpelah cemetery led by Revs Clyde Darsie and B W Trimble. The family is offered heartfelt sympathy and comfort.
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Elizabeth Gering
West High Street
Christian Church
Gering
Eminence
Albert Erdman
Louisville
M. G. Satterwhite
Harry Erdman
G. H. Satterwhite
Camp Zachary Taylor
Machpelah Cemetery
Clyde Darsie
B. W. Trimble
Steers Missing From Maysville Pike Farm
Three 950 pound steers missing from T P Sutton on the Maysville pike. Information leading to recovery will be rewarded. Call 23 or 481.
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Maysville Pike
T. P. Sutton
Hazellrigg Haney Hazelrigg Dies In West Liberty
John W. Hazelrigg known as Haney Hazelrigg died at his sister Mrs Genoa Bomars home in West Liberty after a long illness. He had long made the city his home and was popular for his genial nature and wit. Funeral services and burial were in West Liberty. He was nearly 70.
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John W. Hazelrigg
Tobacco Sale at White Hall on Monday Morning
A notice announces bringing tobacco to White Hall for a sale scheduled for Monday morning December 30th. The event invites contributors and buyers to participate in the local tobacco market opening.
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Whitehall
Adlai Richardson Lands Safely in New York City
Navy sailor Adlai Richardson, youngest son of John F. Richardson, has landed safely in New York City and will be home for the holidays. A telegram confirmed the news, noting his vessel has been stationed off the coast of Ireland for some time.
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Adlai Richardson
John F. Richardson
New York City
Richardson
Navy
Ireland
Edward Spencer Severely Wounded in France
Yesterday in the casualty list Edward Spencer of this county was reported severely wounded in action in France.
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Edward Spencer
France
Piano with oak case for sale at old office
Good piano with oak case in usable condition offered cheap. Apply at this office, reference 23 St.
Gray Russell Saves American Captain From Shipwreck
In a war letter dated November 24, 1918 Gray Russell recounts being torpedoed, spending three hours in the water, and aiding an American Naval Captain with both legs broken and a dislocated shoulder. Russell credits his actions with earning a potential medal of honor and notes his recovery at a base hospital as he looks forward to returning home.
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Mamma
Local Tobacco Warehouses Prepare for December 30 Sale
Three large loose leaf tobacco warehouses in the city plan the first sale of the year for Monday December 30 at The Whitehall, followed by Farmers and Robertson houses. Buyers will visit with representatives, and warehouses expect full floors with favorable prices.
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Whitehall House
Farmers and Robertson Houses
Reading Girl Frances Gibbons Dies of Influenza
Miss Frances Gibbons aged 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Thos Gibbons of Reading Ohio died at her parents home last Wednesday from influenza. The death adds to a run of three family deaths in a few months and many friends here express sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Frances Gibbons
Thos. Gibbons
Reading
Ohio
Everwear Hose Shown In Boxes At R. E. Punch & Co
A display of Everwear hose stocked in boxes was set up at R. E. Punch and Co, showcasing the new line for shoppers. The store emphasizes easy access and noted pricing for customers browsing the selection.
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Everwear
R. E. Punch & CO
Everwear Hose
Buys Nice Residence on Trolt Avenue
Mr. Joe Stephens intends to purchase the residence property of Mr. J. G. Graves on Trolt Avenue for about $6,300. The property is described as highly desirable and worth the price. It is reported Mr. Graves will move to his farm.
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Joe Stephens
J. G. Graves
Trolt Avenue
Graves
Help Wanted for Reading and Writing Jobs at Mt Sterling Laundry
Wanted two or three young women who can read and write to work in marking and assorting department. Apply at 25 21 Mt Sterling Laundry Co.
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Mt. Sterling Laundry Co
For Sale My Home on Lexington Avenue with Improvements
A brick house on Lexington Avenue next to city limits offers all needed improvements. Includes a good garden and ample pasture space for cows. Signed by G. T. Fox.
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Lexington Avenue
City Lawis
Old First Kentucky Homeward Bound
Members of the old First Kentucky Regiment aboard the Mon moglia are homeward bound per a cablegram to Louisville. The ship, commanded by Lieut. Col. Robert J. McBryde, left December 12 for America carrying many Mt Sterling and Montgomery county men.
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First Kentucky Regiment
Louisville
William A. Colston
Kentuckians
Robert J. McBryde
America
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County
Fresh Oysters Celery and Cranberries At Vanarsdell's
Daily selection includes oysters celery and cranberries at Vanarsdell's ready for shoppers seeking fresh produce and seafood options.
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Vanarsdell’s
Lewis Sells 180 Acre Farm on Owingsville Pike
Mr. M N Lewis sold his 180 acre farm on the Owingsville pike to Mr. Noble McDonald of Powell county for 300 dollars per acre. The owner held the property for many years and the price is regarded as excellent.
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M. N. Lewis
Owingsville Pike
Noble McDonald
Powell County
Lewis
Death of Richard Greer after appendicitis at St Josephs
Richard Greer seventeen son of County Jailer James M Greer died after an appendicitis operation at St Josephs Hospital Lexington following influenza. Burial was at the family ground near Camargo. Survived by father step mother brother Gobel and sister Mrs Stanley Ensor. Pallbearers listed. The Advocate extends condolences to the family. Get your Xmas candies at Van Arsdell's.
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Richard Greer
James M. Greer
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lexington
Camargo
Greer
Goebel
Stanley Ensor
Charley Jameson
Asa Eubank
Thomas Coons
William Pennybaker
Austin Stevens
Finley Cisco
Tobacco Growers Market Opens in Mt Sterling
Mt Sterling market opens with buyers present and insurance coverage offered for growers. The service promises liberal advances for Christmas money and notes that both major and smaller buyers will be in attendance to purchase tobacco.
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Mt. Sterling Market
Whitehall Loose Leaf Warehouse First Sale Promises Wide Toilet Goods
We have the first sale at Whitehall Loose Leaf Warehouse featuring imported and domestic toilet articles. An especially nice line of toilet soap is highlighted and inspection is invited. GEIGER PHARMACY also notes new nuts at Vanarsdell’s and flannel shirts.
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Whitehall
Loose Leaf Warehouse
Geiger Pharmacy
Vanarsdell’s
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S. M. Jackson
MY. Sterling, KY
Haney
Hazelrigg
Gray Russell
Man
Lucy Russell
Mr. Sterling
G. T. Fox
Cooper’s Underwear
FIRST
Kentucky
R. E. Puncit & CQ
MT. Sterling, KY
J. Will Clay
Columbia Victrolandison
Bryan & Robinson Jewelers
W. H. Mason
Coppage & Mason
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