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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1916

Page

8

Stakes Opened for Montgomery County Fair No. 1

Directors of the Montgomery County Fair opened stakes for harness and saddle horses mules and jacks for the fair to be held July 19 to 22. New and notable prizes include best male ages, six figures in purses, and special classes for brood mares and colts as well as yearlings. Early closing races set for March 15 with multiple purse events daily and committees appointed for concessions grounds music and races.

United States Thompson Dan N. Young W. R. Thompson Jacks Jonnets R. T. Judy W. Frank Horton John D. Greenwade Jack C. Graves

Bring your job work to the Advocate office

A brief notice invites readers to bring job work to the Advocate office for processing.

Advocate Office

Big Cattle Sale Bucks District Exports Fifty Six Cattle

Marcus A. Prewitt acting for D. B. Martin & Company of Philadelphia bought fifty six export cattle from Prewitt Young in this county. The lot averaged 1325 pounds, sold at eight dollars per hundred with three percent dock. Cattle were in good condition and described as a nice group of steers.

Marcus A. Prewitt D. B. Martin & Company Philadelphia Prewitt Young

Bright Boy Dies After Diphtheria Illness

Death of Master H. Caywood at parents home near North Middletown on Sunday after a three week illness. He was a bright and manly child and a favorite among those who knew him.

H. §. Caywood North Middletown

Real good bulk coffee at bargain price

Copy ad notes bulk coffee offered by J. B. White's with pricing stated as 124%4c¢ per pound, urging readers to shop at the store located at 2811.

J. B. White's

Kentucky News Briefs Prompt Busy Readers

A compact roundup from Kentucky reports James Willis on an icy porch injury, a baby found abandoned, new factory incorporations in Maysville, depot contracts at Jackson, drownings in Paducah, and various local events. Also notes on notable deaths, civic efforts, flood refugees, and state concerns from Louisville to Lexington.

James Willis Sterling Louisville Gibson Garment Co Maysville Jackson William Eugene Page Wayne Keelen Paducah Frederick Bandaman California Ashland Maysaville James P. Pierce Crittenden County Marion St. Patrick’s Mayor Park Elizabethtown Atlanta Lexington Shenandoah Hall Salomon Vanmeter Hickman Commission House J. L. Calhoun Kentucky Middlesboro E. S. Helburn Alf Farmer Boone Allen Memphis Lewes Mayfield T. M. Righter Cynthiana Alex Carpenter Ollie Stamper Morehead Rowan County Ohio River Raymond McMillan Danville Bluegrass Dental Association Ashbysburg Honora Wise St. John’s Hardin County Kastle State Experiment Station Ten Broeck Tyre Co Wilson Middle West J. B. Grayum W. D. Jackson Wingo J. B Grayum Knoxville County Board of Equalization Franklin Juarez Mexico Carranza Bert L. Akers Horse Cave Lula Moore Hume Kentucky Children’s Home Paris Samuel V. Kelley Hatton Harry Hill Virginia Lion, Coal & Coke Co

Turnpikes Decline In Condition Amid Local News Notes

The press notes worsening road conditions from ice houses and a cold spell, tobacco crop yield 1915 at half 1914, births and relocations, local personalities, and a parade of social visits. Rail- and farm-related updates include mules sold, plans for spring purchases, and magistrate changes.

Farming Partners Buy 90 Acre Dillard Douglas Farm

Mr. Guy Lee and W. R. Faulkner purchased of Dillard Douglas his 90acre farm at a private price. Mayser Faulkner hints at heavy farming this summer. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Douglas and son Thomas Pangburn visited the former's patents.

Guy Lee W. R. Faulkner Dillard Douglas Mayser Faulkner Lindsay Douglas Thomas Pangburn

Local Rep Wanted For Sanitary Brush Sales

North Ridge Co of Freeport Illinois seeks an energetic local representative to sell sanitary brushes in an exclusive territory with strong profit potential for the right person.

North Ridge Co Freeport, Ill

Walton & Co. lands major railroad contract in Falls Mills

Warren W. Cline announces his firm Walton & Co of Falls Mills Va has closed a large railroad and bridge contract. The project covers about 20 miles and is valued between 250000 and 400000 dollars. Cline rose from clerk to secretary and treasurer.

Warren W. Cline A. M. Cline 8. Walton & Co Falls Mills Cline

Well Known Man Dies in Lexington

Mr. George W. Barney of Lexington, longtime district passenger agent for the C. and O. Railway, died at his home Friday night after a protracted illness. He was known to many citizens who will regret his death.

G. A. Wahl United Brethren Church Newport Wahl Glenmore Distilleries Company Owensboro Anse Hardcastle Alvaton Bowling Green Litinng John G. Jones Winchester Philippine Islands Persia Benham Harlan County Clover Lick Creek Loonly Creek Wise County Kentucky Lexington Johnson State Agricultural Department Bourbon Stock Yards Louisville Illinois Arthur Mills Eddyville Commonwealth Jack Fisher State Board of Prison Commissioners Frederick Berry J. T. Bohannon Kentucky State University Evansville Ind Mammoth Cave Amy Radclyffe Edward Radclyffe London England George George W. Barney Barney

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