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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1913
Page
4
The Madisonian announces its first issue edited by Grant E. Lilly at Richmond praising its clean, newsy sheet and wishing the new paper success. The note adds that about every other Democrat believes he is a natural born post.
Samuel S. Davis aged and respected citizen died at his West Olive street home after weeks of illness from cancer of the submaxillary gland. Funeral held at his residence with Rev. J. A. Hughes delivering the sermon, burial at Evergreen cemetery beside his wife. Born Mt. Sterling Kentucky March 8 1835 he married Emily T. Nelson October 2 1861 and left twelve children of whom five are dead. Surviving children listed include H. R. Davis Clagstone Idaho P Davis Walker Mo Mrs P B Powell Norwata Okla Mrs O N Reeve Pueblo Col and Mary Lula and E S Davis Rich Hill. He moved to Missouri in 1872 settling near Walker Vernon County later relocating to Rich Hill in 1895. Active Christian church member praised as upright and exemplary. Relatives in the county mourn his passing. New shelled nuts at Vanarsdell's.
A physician authored health note warns pneumonia has high death rates across ages 1 to over 65 and higher in males and Black populations. It notes urban prevalence, risk factors such as debility and alcohol, and urges prevention including avoiding chest injuries and attending a Table Thursday event with admission 35 to 50 cents.
Advocate Pub. Co states printing for individuals at popular rates is their everyday business.
The text advises well ventilated living, avoiding cold air after bathing and during heat or perspiration, and keeping feet dry. It stresses weather appropriate clothing, maintaining general health, treating colds and sore throats, and recognizing pneumonia symptoms. Emphasizes physician help to monitor heart, excretory organs, and overall system alongside fresh air, sunshine, water, exercise, and proper medicines and surgery as cures.
Fresh caught fish available Tuesday and Saturday offered by E. T. Hon & Co. delivering quality seafood to customers.
Mr J W Baber will move his furniture store on February 1 from the Main and Bank corner to the former Ed L Williams building next to the Kentucky Utilities office. William will take Baber’s building, and C B Fizer will run a repair shop with Baber. Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised for emergencies.
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