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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1917
Page
5
A fragment notes packing eggs at Duerson's Drug Store and a location shift to Court Street. Details are unclear but imply a small business or delivery note rather than a full event.
Local social column lists numerous visitors and residents returning home or traveling for holidays. Notables include Capt Jas R Rogers of Bourbon County visiting Longwood, and Miss Ruth Wyatt returning from St Louis with her sister Mrs McChesney. Several families plan winter relocations or trips to Florida and Millersburg.
All Baptist church members urged to attend New Year’s morning service. Epworth League hosts social and business meeting with Mrs. R. I. Settles Friday at seven. Glen Murdock from Lexington will speak at Sunday School next Sunday January 7 guiding the adult Bible School class.
The sick list includes Mrs. Fannie Nesbitt and Mrs. Allen Prewitt Sr with improvements and relays the critical condition of Mr. J. M. Henry. Lillian Heinrich, operated on in Lexington, is recovering as well as expected. Dr. J. F. Lockhart is out and expected to recover fully.
Mr and Mrs Perry Flora hosted a six o'clock dinner Thursday with many friends. Mrs MS Ellis Spratt held a Rock Party Friday evening followed by a luncheon. Mr Harry G Hoffman entertained the State Mutual Insurance Agency staff at a six o'clock dinner on North Maysville Street where he announced a new incentive: agents writing $100,000 in insurance next year will earn a funded trip to the Wooster office with side trips to New York and other places.
Mr George Douglas of this county aged eighty died at his daughter Mrs Julia Wast Richmond where he had gone to visit. He lived in the Levee area long a Christian Baptist and helped all. Survived by four sons and four daughters. Funeral was at the Douglas home led by Rev J S Wilson. Advo extends sympathy. Newmeyer’s Big Mill Remnant Sale begins Saturday January 6.
At midnight Sunday the island of Newfoundland became dry with a prohibition act banning import, manufacture, or sale of intoxicating liquor. Alcoholic compounds are prohibited except for medicinal manufacturing or sacramental use, and a long list of patent medicines is also banned to prevent evasion.
The Colored Public School presents The Feast of the Red Corn an American Indian operetta on Tuesday January 9 1912 at 8 00 am in the Court House Funds from receipts go toward school improvements All friends and supporters are invited Admission 15 cents Geo W Adams Principal
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held at the banking office on Tuesday January 9 1917 at 10 o'clock a m for electing five directors and transacting other lawful business Mt Sterling National Bank
Visit the Ladies' Suit Department upstairs for savings during Newsmeyer's event. The promotion promises substantial value on mill remnants and related garments.
The announcement urges shoppers to follow the crowds to Newmeyer's Big Mill Remnant Sale set to begin Saturday.
The issue highlights John A. Judy running for County Attorney, presenting his candidacy for the public office and inviting voter consideration.
Mrs M E Staggs, a well known figure across the area, died at her home near Farmers last Thursday at age 65. The body was sent to Morgan County for burial.
Mr J M Henry sold the Daniel Henry farm to Luther Leggett of Millersburg for 100 dollars per acre. Possession will be given March 1st.
Three rooms on first floor available for rent. Apply to Mrs. N G Robinson at No 16 Harrison Ave.
The sale at Newmeyer's store showcases mill remnants beginning Saturday January 6 1917 with special offerings aimed at cash customers and local shoppers.
Mr Thomas Taylor and Miss Eva F Shackelford, both prominent county residents, were married in the city on Friday. Newmeyer's Big Mill Remnant Sale announces cut prices all over the house from Saturday January 6 to Saturday January 27.
230 acre farm near the levee offered for sale as a whole or in parts. Terms available through EK. H Moss Mt. Sterling Ky. Also short ad tips on behavior and shoe repair. Obey to gain confidence, a dated, miscellaneous notice.
By agreement the Bassett Drug Company business has been taken over by W S Lloyd and will be conducted in the name of W S Lloyd, as formerly Bassett Drug Co. Lloyd notes the approach of the Christmas bills.
The document lists assets including loans overdrafts U S Bonds and cash on hand and liabilities such as capital stock surplus fund undivided profits tax fund and circulation. It shows total assets of 684 015 73 and notes profits and dividends with a 23 5 percent rate placed to credit of stockholders.
Mr. Henry L. Peak a prominent Scott county citizen died suddenly at his home last Friday. He was a brother in law of Mr. Wm. S. Turner of this city.
Mt Sterling Kentucky December 30 1916 notice is hereby given that the Mt Sterling Laundry Company incorporated is closing up its business and the undersigned president will pay any and all claims due from said corporation upon presentation Mt Sterling Laundry Co 27 At By Thos Kennedy Pres Mt Sterling Ky Jan 6 1917 and closes Saturday night For Sale A good paying general merchandise business as there is in the county Well located in good community Also one building lot on Samuels avenue Apply at this office 26 tfx
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