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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
5
A compact wartime history survey highlights key campaigns and notable figures from U S military history. It references major battles, leadership decisions, and the impact on national history without graphic detail.
The store starts a cash refund scheme on February 1 with a ticket for each cash purchase showing the date. On a chosen Refunding Day later in the month, all tickets dated that day are presented to receive the purchase money. Tickets are not issued for credit sales and the date is posted in the show windows.
Mrs W W Eubank Jr spent time shopping in Lexington this week. Numerous named residents and visitors from Louisville Ohio Kansas and Kentucky towns were listed visiting relatives, shopping, or traveling in or around Lexington and Frankfort. Notable entries include Miss Laura Graves Rooney entering a Lexington business college and Mr J C Trimble returning from Richmond with a hog carload for Little & Trimble.
A concise item notes a Cenocatic paper project advancing toward a one year study. The report mentions Tue HiaNet and Fork in North Carolina as contextual references for the local research scene.
A large water main on East Main Street burst early this morning flooding the basement of Punch Graves & Co. The store held substantial merchandise, with damages expected to be enormous. Kentucky Utilities Co. mobilized workers to remove bricks and repair the pipe as weather allows.
A small grocery and meat advert urges customers to buy regularly and promises future patronage. Contact C. H. Humphreys at phone 246 for orders.
Take notice of James O Connell offering cheap shoe repair near Lloyds Cafe Mayeville Street. Quality work and materials emphasized.
The ladies of the Christian church host a supper at Trimble's Hall on Tuesday February 13 starting at 5 30 p m Admission is free with supper priced at 35 cents A cabaret by local talent will entertain guests The event supports the Mission Band and organizers urge public patronage
Claims against the estate of Elizabeth McCormick deceased must be presented to J T McCormick agent for heirs. Address provided as 31 31.
Preaching at 11 AM and 7 PM. Bishop Burton to speak at Episcopal Church 10:45 AM. Sunday School at Baptist Church followed by important business. Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets with Mrs. E. F. Robertson on Friday Feb 9 at 10:30 AM.
The sick Miss Emily Lloyd is improving and Byron Wood is expected to be fully well soon. Henry P. Reid remains confined with knee trouble, Eddie McNamara suffers la grippe, Ida Calk is recovering from scalding injuries, R. I. Settles shows improvement, and J. M. McGuire is up after rheumatism. J F Wilson near Spencer Station is in critical condition with cancer and no recovery hopes.
On February 10 at 7 p.m. the Antioch school hosts a home talent performance of Farm Folks. Cast includes Philip Burleigh Clifton Prewitt Dave Weston Joe Prewitt Amos Goodwin F M Fortune Bige Finn Adlai Richardson Delia Slocum Effie Prewitt Mrs Burleigh Emma Walker Grace Burleigh Fannie Fortune Mrs Peasley Josephine Shackelford Mrs Goodwin Grace Shackelford. Admission 25e.
Geo Yates of Elizabethtown died after paralysis Saturday. A longtime Hardin county deputy and sheriff, he was an active Baptist member. Funeral services were held Monday with burial in Elizabethtown. He is survived by his wife three sons Ullman Will Milton Yates editor of the Elizabethtown Mirror and a daughter Mrs William H Berry of Louisville.
Expressions of gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death of Oliver Barnes Spratt. Signed by Mrs Sara Spratt James O Spratt and wife.
A concise notice offers polite service prompt delivery and reasonable prices by Humphreys contacting via phone 246 or C. 8 for inquiries and orders.
Social notes describe Mr. and Mrs. G B Senff hosting the Fishing Club on North Maysville Street and Mrs W Caldwell Clay welcoming the Sewing Club with luncheon. The Chautauqua Circle led by Mrs Allie G Ratliff debated women of France vs Germany. Mrs J C McNeal hosted a luncheon bridge and five hundred party with elaborate decorations. Fresh kale at Vanarsdell's.
Mr. H G Hoffman resigns after fifteen years as State Agent for State Mutual Life and becomes agent for Pacific Mutual while remaining in this city. Mr R L Coleman, nearly ten years with Hoffman, will open a branch in Ashland. Hoffman stays, State Mutual moves main office to Louisville.
Two story frame house with eight rooms and good plumbing. Heated and lighted by natural gas, built less than six years ago. Easy terms available to fit the purchaser. Apply at this office.
In Circuit Court last Tuesday evening a land title dispute over 296 acres on Wing on Aarons Run involving J W Henry J K Henry and J E Henry was settled. Judge Young ruled the land belonged to the heirs of J E Henry and the heirs of J W Henry may appeal to the Court of Appeals.
Take your old shoes to J. H. Brunner he does the work by hand and makes them look as good as new. Best home killed meats at Van arsdell's.
More than fifty measles cases are reported in the Camargo area. A two year old child, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Trimble, died last Tuesday. Physicians are working to stop the spread. no other deaths reported at this time.
Mrs English offers rooms and a barn for rent on Harrison Avenue. Contact for details and availability.
Mr. Samuel Turley age 57 died at his Clark county home on Wednesday. He is survived by one son Claude Turley and many relatives in Clark and the county. Funeral services were held Thursday with burial near Wade's Mill.
Local butcher Van Arsdell's advertises a selection of beef pork lamb and veal for customers. The short notice emphasizes fresh cuts and a broad meat lineup. Rae
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