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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1917
Page
3
President Lily Haxworth Wallce urges housewives to can and preserve on an efficiency basis. A table shows finished quart jars of nine fruits with sugar costs totaling about 41.5 cents per jar, arguing canning is affordable even with rising sugar prices.
All persons having claims against Geo. W. McCormick deed will present them to the undersigned and prove them. All persons indebted to him will come forward and settle. J. T. McCormick Executor.
Dr. G. N. Cox a prominent Montgomery County physician traveled to Louisville for an officers exam to join the Medical Corps aiding wartime recruitment. He applied days ago and awaits notification of acceptance. Cox has two sons in service and another in the West plans to enlist. a younger son seeks signal corps entry.
Montgomery county residents invited to hire surveyor H C Gillaspie of Mt Sterling Kentucky at 4581 East High street. Charges are stated as reasonable. Also contains a personal motto about getting up after a fall.
Master Commissioner WM. A. Samuels announces Montgomery County Circuit Court sale of two Mt Sterling parcels on July 16 1917. Lot 1 a store and attached fixtures with wall space and joint wall rights near Main and Maysville. Lot 2 on East High Street includes described boundary lines. Purchaser must post bond with interest, lien retained until full payment, possession after court confirms sale. Name of plaintiffs John J. Walsh et al and defendants Anna McF Walsh et al appear in notice.
The will of the late G W McCormick dated May 15 1917 has been probated. It directs payment of debts and funeral expenses. It leaves a life interest in one half of the residence to the widow with remainder to her children and equal bequests to McCormick’s children. Executor named is J T McCormick.
The note urges readers not to grieve over missing a Liberty Bond purchase and to expect another opportunity soon, framing the setback as temporary and encouraging continued support.
A historical record lists donors to the Red Cross Fund totaling about 5,500 dollars. Names include Mrs. Isa White Trimble, Strother Motors Co, R. C. Gatewood, Mrs. Fannie Goodpaster, Charlie Duff, Will Clay, Ge. WU, A. ProWhe, R. H. Winn, Dee OIRMM, and many more local residents and businesses with varied contributions. The publication preserves the full roster as printed.
Pershing has made a notable impact in England and France as his forces gain momentum. Encouragement comes that his subsequent success may weaken enemy positions and shorten the conflict.
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