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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1917
Page
1
The Central Kentucky Natural Gas Co. main supply line on Slate creek broke early Monday washing away a ten inch section. The break halted gas to Winchester and surrounding towns until repairs began. pressure failure caused a second outage after temporary fix, with residents turning to candles, oil stoves, coal heat, and canned goods while crews restored service.
The German Club held its annual meeting electing Robert L. Coleman as president Charles W. Kirkpatrick as vice president and Howell Reese as secretary treasurer. Jack W. Burbridge and Walter O. Hopper join the Executive Committee. Membership reached forty and a waiting list was opened. The first German will be given Valentine's Day February 14.
Under Health and Welfare League auspices the Society Minstrels at Table Opera House last Thursday drew a splendid crowd and netted a nice sum for the organization. Steve K. Vaught of Winchester supervised the show, with Ed Kissinger of Clark County entertaining on banjo and bones. Mrs Kate TH Gatewood provided whistle effects, and Whidds Orchestra of Lexington with Miss Flo Shirley accompanied the performers.
Slate creek rose higher Monday than any previous measurement. Water covered the big Howard's Mill bridge, built years ago, standing four feet above prior highs. Water also flooded the pumping station, posing serious risk if a fire had occurred. only standpipe water would have remained accessible.
Stockholders met at the courthouse and elected Charles G. Thompson Dan N. Young Jack C. Graves Robinson T. Judy John D. Greenwade Robert L. Coleman and Ben W. Hall to lead the association for the coming year after reports from the secretary and treasurer.
Relatives report Bullitt McCoun of New York plans a business trip to Europe. His mother Mrs. Nancy McCoun writes urging against travel due to current war conditions in Europe.
Mr. Clay Reeves formerly of this city died in Beattyville last Friday after a short typhoid illness. He worked with Adams Express Co. here for years and was highly regarded by many friends. His body was brought home and buried in Machpelah cemetery Sunday. He is survived by his mother, a brother Clarke, and a sister Miss Eric.
Mrs C W Bush prepared coffee and lunch for Cumberland Telephone exchange operators who came to work without breakfast due to a break in the Central Kentucky Natural Gas line. The act was described as thoughtful and Christian and the workers expressed gratitude.
Manager Warren Hatton had telephone operators inform subscribers late Tuesday that natural gas had been turned on. After two days without supply, stores could reopen as soon as the gas was restored to the city.
Mr. D. C. Combs of Kiddville married Miss Elizabeth Isobel of near Grassy Lick this county. Rev. R. M. Reynolds performed the ceremony at his home in this city. The couple received the good wishes of many friends.
The Y W A of the Baptist church will hold a Court day dinner in April. The group is known for a splendid meal and hopes many will attend and support the event.
The three warehouses in this city report record prices and brisk activity. Farmers delayed reaching market are rewarded as tobacco values surge, with statistics noting a multi million pound crop shortfall this year. Manufacturers bid aggressively to meet demand. Mt Sterling market promises prompt and honest handling.
Readership is invited to note that Mr. W H Lloyd resumes the drug trade. A longtime Advocate advertiser of good reputation, he asks for the public's patronage and offers honest dealings.
Mr. A. S. Johnson sold 137 acre farm on the Maysville pike for 215.25 per acre. Buyer was Mr. J. T. Highland. Real estate man W. Hoffman Wood handled the sale. It was the highest price for a farm of that size in Montgomery county.
Circuit Court opens Monday at ten with Judge William A Young presiding. Commonwealth's Attorney W C Hamilton is ill. Henry R Prewitt is appointed Commonwealth's Attorney pro tem. Docket light. only the Pergram case from Bath is notable. Grand jury members listed. Pergram case postponed to May term due to absent witnesses.
Gossip swirls around a renowned beauty soon marrying a thriving local businessman. While the city’s social world awaits, the couple’s identity remains undisclosed by design.
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