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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
8
The Clay City Times argues farmers should oppose a proposed tax plan that lowers rates on intangible property. It urges taxing liquor at its true value, about $100 a barrel, to relieve state debt, and asks farmers to lobby Governor Stanley to avoid an extra legislative session.
Rooms and barn for rent advertised by Mrs. English on Harrison avenue.
A group of Congressmen toured Monticello in Charlottesville this Sunday to assess potential government purchase of Thomas Jefferson's home. The visit aimed to evaluate the estate for national preservation and public access.
Measles caches noted in the area amid various updates. Corn sales reported at five dollars per barrel. Mrs. Grover Harney and children visit Mrs. Dora Moreland in Lexington. Mrs. Henry Frodge is seriously ill with grip. Several neighbors visit Owingsville. Louis Urbin and wife plan move to Alabama after weeks with Mrs. J. H. Gillaspie. High water endangers Hinkston pike and nearby bridges. A daughter born to Ollie Groves. O. B. Spratt remains seriously ill near Sharpsburg. Mrs. C. F. Sanders dies at Bald Eagle. Bert Sanders and Mrs. Frank Bell are kin. Community offers sympathy. Fassett visits Salt Lick. Shrout family to move near Sharpsburg. Roy Byrd family to Texas for a stay. Uncle Peter Reed shows slight improvement.
Delayed by high water, Howard's Mill updates include typhoid recovery for Earl Markland and a large 1917 wedding between Espie Wyatt and Minnie Napier in Spencer. Also reported are a 115 acre farm sale for 10000 dollars to M P Skidmore, measles in Beckham Johnson's family, and a major snow on the 13th.
Mr and Mrs Wyatt celebrate the marriage of Hiden host of Warm Itiesder to Miss Napier as friends offer congratulations. The notice also promotes Nor Cur coffee at Vanarsdeli's at 30 cents per can, with a guarantee.
The Anti-Saloon League opened its Maryland drive with a large Baltimore mass meeting. Dr Thomas M Hare, State Superintendent, announced plans to push a bill next year to declare Maryland dry without a referendum.
Two story eight room frame residence offered for sale with good plumbing and natural gas heat and lighting. Built less than six years ago, easy terms available to fit the purchaser. Apply at this office.
Second Lieut. James E. Shadoan of the Second Infantry Kentucky National Guard from Somerset was found guilty by court martial of convey post funds. He will be dismissed from the service and confined at hard labor for six months.
Barrington Hall coffee offered at Van Arsdell’s for 40 cents per pound. Wet conditions noted.
Private sale of a first class tobacco hemp or dairy farm about 200 acres with a well watered eight room house and out-buildings. Located on a main road near railroad lines and within a short distance of school churches and interurban service. Price 22000. Contact B Guthrie route 7 Shelbyville Kentucky. Comb Phone 30 Simpsonville Kentucky.
The public faced a gas shortage, yet telephone operators remained on duty. Manager Hatton thanked the public for courtesy and patience while neighbors Dr and Mrs Bush provided breakfast to keep staff working. The chief operator began calling numbers as calls arrived to speed service.
A brief notice states customers are promised polite service, prompt delivery, and reasonable prices. Contact phone 246 C. S. Humphreys for inquiries.
The Winchester Democrat notes Senator J. C. W. Beckham presided at several sessions last week and earned a reputation for dignity and ability. He is described as having unparalleled knowledge of military needs and was named to the conference committee during last session as army laws were finalized.
Six room two story frame residence on Richmond avenue with a large barn corn crib meat house hen house and all conveniences. Includes gas and city water a large garden and pasture suitable for a cow or horse. Phone 603. C B Stephens at Advocate office.
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