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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
8
Corresponde nce notes a cold spell hurting stock without shelter and a blizzard described as deadly. Updates on Harvey Dragoo's fragile health and Mrs. Henry Frodge's pneumonia followed by her death. Mentions relocations, measles recovery and sparse news in a tight rural community.
Mrs. Sallie Boone aged 65 died at her nephew Thomas Pasley home near Thomson Station on Tuesday. She was well known in the local section and her death is reported by The Advocate for printing.
The case of M. L. Kirkpatrick et al. versus Clarence Lebus, tried last week by Circuit Judge William A. Young, was dismissed. It involved $9000 from the sale of stock in Burley Tobacco Company. Lebus claimed tender but could not deliver stock. plaintiffs alleged nonpayment. Attorneys R. H. Winn W. B. White Lewis Apperson for plaintiffs. Ed C. ORear and H. R. Prewitt for Lebus.
A Card to Voters urges a revised tax system with broader base and higher whiskey tax plus coal tax. It supports submitting a constitutional amendment to ban intoxicating liquor and calls for strict economy and accounting in state spending. The writer pledges faithful discharge of Senate duties.
A death reported as a universal sorrow in the Sharpsburg community occurred at the Spratt home on Jan 31 after weeks of illness. Born in Bath County in 1854, Spratt lived most of his life in the area. Survived by wife, son James O Spratt, three brothers, four sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the residence. Rev Yeaman officiated. interment Crown Hill cemetery Sharpsburg.
Walter Boyd a former Montgomery county man and current deputy sheriff seeks the Democratic nomination for Bath County sheriff. He faces opposition from C S Ratliff and Sam Crooks.
A note directs bringing job work to the Ad Advocate office for processing. It calls for submission of documents and related materials to complete tasks, with attention to deadlines and filing requirements at the office location.
The article cites a National Defense committee claiming nearly eighteen million men available for service with potential 690000 more yearly. It notes strong munition factories and Ford offering to run factories war-free. German press warns Wilson actions threaten war but Germany remains rigid on its submarine war policy. Barrington Hall coffee priced at 40 cents per pound for six months.
Rev. L. H. Reynolds and his wife, both 81 and in feeble health, marked their sixty first anniversary at Mrs. L. T. Hagan’s home in Winchester. Locals wish them many more years of peace and happiness.
Shopper considers a package of buckwheat flour for pancakes at Vanarsdell's. The note highlights a grocery purchase option in a local store context.
A bereaved family mourns a woman of modesty and grace described as a devoted wife and mother. The obituary reflects on her life, hopeful verses, and the shared Christian sentiment amid loss, urging quiet strength and mutual support in sorrow.
Mrs. E. A. Hensey, 76, fell at her son in law M. H. Vice’s residence on High street Saturday afternoon and broke her right arm just above the wrist. The injury is considered serious given her age.
All persons having claims against M B Hadden deceased must present them properly proven to J. S. Frazer, Executor, at once.
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