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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1915

Page

5

Game in and look over my line of

The fragment appears to discuss a game and reviewing a line, but lacks clear persons places or events to anchor a full news-style card.

Personal notices of holiday visits and travels

A series of short notes list various people spending the holidays or visiting relatives. Names include Mrs S D Gay and baby in Florida, Miss Mattie Gaitskill, C T Coleman from Frankfort, Bruce Reynolds in Defiance Ohio, W C Jetton in Sedalia, L B Cockrell of Winchester, Miss Anna Flora Irwin of Ashland, Prof J P Gaines, Miss Baehr, Mrs Chas D Grubbs, Miss Frances Samuels, Miss Marguerite Newmeyer, Miss Catherine Fox, Judge and Mrs C Turner, Miss Elizabeth McCaun, Mr Charlie Smathers, Dr and Mrs A B Stoops, Mr and Mrs Samuel Taylor, Mr Gano Caywood, Mr Wm H Reid, Tom Vansant, Mr Joe Wilson. Also mentions Spring lamb at Greenwade’s.

Catherine Fox Winchester Margaret Hadden C. Turner Elizabeth McCaun Louisville Charlie Smathers Yes Falls City A. B. Stoops Florida Samuel Taylor R. E. Taylor Cincinnati Gano Caywood Greencastle Ind City Wm. H. Reid New York City

Local families prepare for holiday visits and travels

Gillaspie and Cecil Skidmore return from E M I for the holidays. Mrs A B White and Dr and Mrs A B Stoops travel to Umatilla Florida for the winter. Jack Winn arrives from Princeton University to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs John G Winn. Martha and Emily Evans depart for Florida for winter residence with the Chathams. Stella Stephens returns from Georgetown College to spend the holiday with Mr and Mrs C B Stephens. Mary Beall Julia Rodman return from Randolph Macon Woman's College Lynchburg to celebrate at home. State University students Tom Grubbs John Ricketts Carroll Kelley Dillard Turner and Wallace Sullivan plan holidays with parents in the city. Lloyd Frazer visits his parents then sails to New York and on to South Africa for a Standard Oil post.

Jack Winn Princeton University John G. Winn Martha Emily Evans C. T. Chatham Florida Stella Stephens Georgetown College C. B. Stephens Mary Beall Julia Rodman Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Lynchburg State University Lexington Tom Grubbs John Ricketts Carroll Kelley Dillard Turner Wallace Sullivan Lloyd Frazer John S. Frazer New York South Africa Standard Oil Co

Local residents show gradual fever recovery this week

The Sick Mrs. B. F. Cockrell is better this week. Mrs. Susan Lane improves. Mr. Frank Trimble is confined to his room with la grippe. Mr. Courtney Horton has a severe case of la grippe at home. Mrs. J. Clay Cooper improves after ten days ill. Master Dan McDonald is much improved from la grippe. Mr. B. Carrington recovers after weeks ill. Allie Ratliff progresses after operation. Judge Robin H. Winn confined by grip. Mrs. Lou Hampton shows improvement and hopes for recovery. Howard B. Turner, Sentinel-Democrat editor, remains home with grippe.

Frank Trimble la Grippe Mr. Courtney Horton Dan McDonald Robi. H. Winn Lou Hampton Howard B. ‘Turner The Sentinel-Democrat

Tobacco growers urge action at Winchester meeting

A group of Clark County Burley tobacco growers gathered at the Court House on Winchester and adopted a statement addressing conditions in the Burley belt. Presiding over the gathering H. W. Thompson said similar meetings would be held across the belt and statements would be adopted, targeting Kentucky market companies with representatives.

Clark County Court House Winchester Burley Tobacco Belt Kentucky H. W. Thompson Burley Belt

Estate claim notice for Mary E. Tapp’s heirs

Persons with claims against the Mary E. Tapp estate must present property proven to the undersigned or to attorney W. C. Hamilton. Miller K. Tapp is the executor. (25-31)

Mary E. Tapp W. C. Hamilton Miller K. Tapp

Ponce de Leon Day Proposed by Early Sixty Fourth Congress

The first bills of the Sixty four Congress would designate March 27 as a legal holiday named Ponce de Leon Day. The Courier Journal mocks the idea, suggesting 365 holidays would keep Congress idle and only newspaper men would work.

Ponce de Leon Courier-Journal

Religious Services At The Table Opera House

Baptist Sunday School and preaching will be held at The Table Opera House next Sunday and every Sunday until the new Baptist church is ready for occupancy.

Baptist Sunday School Table Opera House New Baptist Church

Rooms For Rent Adils Mrs John English Contact

Public notice advertises rooms for rent with inquiry directed to Mrs. John English for terms and further information.

John English

Notes on Temperance Movements and State Finances

The piece cites Lyman Abbott on American conservatism and abolition of saloons. It notes half the population in license states lives in New York Pennsylvania Illinois and New Jersey. It mentions a college press group banning liquor ads and lists member schools. It reports Tennessee finances as excellent and Wheeling arrests down compared with last year.

License States New York Pennsylvania Illinois New Jersey Wheeling Virginia

Yuletide Program by Halleck Society at High School

The Halleck Literary Society presents a Yuletide program today December 22 at 1 30 pm in the High School Auditorium. The program includes Welcome Address Recitations solos duets debates extempore speeches and violin performances by Kathleen Conroy Grace Jones Elizabeth McCaun Carroll Chenault Margaret Turley Marguerite Newmeyer Ralph Wyatt Buford Wyatt James Bigstaff and Henry Sullivan.

Halleck Literary Society Kathleen Conroy Grace Jones Frances Kennedy Mary V. Robertson Elizabeth McCaun Carroll Chenault Margaret Turley Marguerite Newmeyer Ralph Wyatt Buford Wyatt James Bigstaff Henry Sullivan

Aged Woman Jane McQuithy Dies at 74

Mrs. Jane McQuithy died at her home after a long illness. The 74 year old was described as an excellent woman who bore years of suffering with Christian fortitude. Funeral services were held and she was buried at Springfield cemetery. She is survived by her husband F A McQuithy two sons and one daughter with many friends offering sympathy.

Jane McQuithy Springfield Cemetery F. A. McQuithy

Mid-Winter Meeting of Kentucky Press Association

The Mid Winter meeting of the Kentucky Press Association will be held at Lexington next Monday and Tuesday. These gatherings of the newspaper fraternity are described as instructive and enjoyable events.

Kentucky Press Association Lexington

Blow Our Own Horn: Crafting Effective Ads in Commerce

The Bourbon News advises that persistent self promotion sells goods. Emphasize the quality of your article and repeat the message until the public trusts it. Build belief through strong advertising and memorable, adjective rich phrasing when the product is truly superior.

Simon Bourbon News

For Rent in North Maysville Street Business Room

Rental notice for the T. F. Rogers and Son property on North Maysville street available January 1 1916. Describes prime city location and directs inquiries to the real estate agents. Also includes unrelated quotes on style morals Christmas dinner and satirical remarks about society and money.

T. F. Rogers Maysville Street T. F. Rogers & Son

Baptist church men win five week class contest

The men's class of the Baptist church defeated the ladies' class in a five week attendance contest. The ladies will entertain the winners in the near future.

Baptist Church

McKee Hotel Company Dissolution Notice

Notice is hereby given that on January 22 1916 there will be a final dissolution and winding up of the affairs of the McKee Hotel Co Anyone having claims or demands against said company will present the same for payment or adjustment Pur suant See 561 Kentucky Statutes This Bee 21 1915 H Clay McKee President W R McKee Secretary.

McKee Hotel Co Kentucky H. Clay McKee W. R. McKee

Xmas turkey or old ham order from Mackie Co

Local advertisement urges readers to place orders with W. C. Mackie & Co for Christmas turkey or ham. Contact by phone 24 21 for reservations and prices.

W. C. Mackie & Co

Morrell Leaves Market for G C Tuck buyer post

L V Morrell, a two season independent buyer on the local markets, accepts a position with G C Tuck & Company and is placed at the Frankfort market as buyer. He is replaced by James Venable of Virginia. Home made is well made with Miss Holladay's Candies and Lloyd's Cafe Sole Agent offering 1 2 3 and 5 pound boxes.

G. C. Tuck & Company Tobacco Frankfort Morrell James Venable Virginia Miss Holladay Lloyd’s Cafe

Ellis Re appointed Adjutant General by Governor Stanley

General J Tandy Ellis was re appointed Adjutant General with the rank of Brigadier General by Governor A O Stanley on Monday this week. Ellis counted among the governor’s strongest supporters and his appointment was anticipated by officials close to state affairs. TheAdvocate notes the 1915 crop of nuts is available at Greenwade’s for printing.

J. Tandy Ellis A. O. Stanley Ellis Greenwade’s

Two Desirable Farms Auction in Fleming County Kentucky

On Wednesday December 29 at 10 a m the remaining two tracts of the Clay farm will be sold at public auction on the premises at Upper Blue Licks Fleming county. Tracts contain 1534 acres and 19 poles and 1584 acres and 3 poles with good improvements. Daley Hudson McCartney Flemingsburg Ky invite inquiries for full description.

Upper Blue Licks Fleming County Daley, Hudson & McCartney Flemingsburg

Resignation at Exchange Bank Opens New Board Choice

Alfred Jones resigns as individual bookkeeper with effect January 1. The Exchange Bank board selects Russell DeHaven to succeed him. Jones has not decided his next business venture yet.

Alfred Jones The Exchange Bank Jones the Bank Russell DeHaven

War and hunger abroad contrast with US abundance

A reflective note contrasts the European war and Mexican famine with American plenty and indifference, acknowledging the era's paradoxes as it references aging country life and enduring humor.

Europe Mexico United States Green

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Ryvre Duerson’s Drug Store Court Street R. G. Kern Bourbon County C. T. Coleman Bruce Reynolds Defiance of. W. C. Jetton Ads Sedalia Anna Flora Irwin Ashland Mabel Horton Prof J. P. Gaines Georgetown Frances Samuels Emily Tipton Tom Vansant Missouri Mrs J. A. Vansant Joe Wilson Rev J. S. Wilson Robert Nelson Gillaspie Cecil Skidmore A. B. White Umatilla, Florida Eastin & Harris MT. Sterling B. F. Cockrell Susan Lane 8. B. Carrington Allie B. Ratliff All Lyman Abbott City of Chicago Associated College Newspaper Publishers Canada Harvard Yale Amherst Brown Kansas Dartsmouth Colorado Massachusetts Institute of Technology Michigan Purdue Texas Toronto Tulane Washington Williams Wisconsin Nashville Banner Tennessee Satan McKee Hotel Company Bassett Drug Co Lloyd R. Fi. White Mir Rexall Morrel L. V. Morrell the Advocate For Printing Our Landis Traders National Bank MT. Sterling, KY the Home Florists Clay St Corbett? Ave David Harris Mgr William Hornsby
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