Chautauqua Returns Next Year At Local Church Loop
Committees from the Presby church arranged a Redpath chautauqua for 1917 after last Friday’s meetings. Patrons who enjoyed past three years’ programs look forward to more in the coming season. Acts like the Killarney Girls and Julia Claussen delivered high quality entertainment, seen as elevating to the community.
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Redpath
Killarney
Gay Zenda
MacLaren
Schumann
Quintet
White Hussars
Julia Claussen
Bird Maggue
Mrs Stephens Dies After Weeks of Heart Trouble
Mrs Claude P Stephens dies at her Levee area home after weeks of heart trouble. Funeral services led by Rev B W Trimble were held Sunday morning with burial in Machpelah cemetery. She is survived by husband Stephen and sister and brother in Menefee county.
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Claude P. Stephens
Levee
B. W. Trimble
Machpelak Cemetery
Stephens
John Hamilton
Sistees
Menefee County
Home Coming Invitations to Boost Fair Week Crowd
Secretary Wood asks recipients to send home coming invitations to relatives to help boost a large crowd for Fair Week. The appeal emphasizes community turnout and organized efforts to attract attendees and celebrate the event.
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Wood
Troops Parade Through Mt Sterling En Route to Brownsville
Three sections of the New York State National Guard passed through Mt Sterling en route to Brownsville Texas. About 1,800 troops marched in two headed formations with guns cannon and ammunition. A small crowd greeted them with limited enthusiasm at the depot.
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Mt. Sterling
New York State National Guard
Brownsville
Tex
Police Judge Fines Man for Whisky Possession
Policeman James Tipton of the local department captured a man in Chenault believed to violate liquor laws and jailed him. He faced Police Judge Turn on a whisky possession charge and was fined 100 dollars plus costs and ordered to forty days in the workhouse after being found with seven portions of whisky.
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James Tipton
Chenault
Turnon
Tipton
Races Draw Crowds at Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Daily fast trotting pacing and running races headline the Montgomery County Fair program with spectators lining the track for swift horses and faster runners across the schedule.
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Montgomery County Fair
Press Association Midweek Meeting in Ashland
The midsummer meeting of the Press Association is in session at Ashland this week. Members from various newspapers attend, with G. B. ff. representing their association. These gatherings are described as lively and entertaining.
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T Y Press Association
Ashland
G. B. Ff
Three Big Free Acts at Montgomery County Fair
Daily free acts announced for the Montgomery County Fair running July 19 through July 22. The lineup highlights three major performances each day, drawing audiences with music, comedy, and family entertainment.
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Montgomery County
Well Known Printer Dies After Lexington Accident
Uncle John Caldwell a famed journeyman printer in the United States died after being struck by a car driven by Harry Giovannoli editor of the Lexington Leader. Caldwell fell and the vehicle passed over his right leg before hospital care. he had been crossing the street when he appeared to stop turning.
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John Caldwell
United States
Lexington
Harry Giovannoli
Lexington Leader
Giovannoli
A.S. Bennett
Louisville
Boyle County
Caldwell
Hopital
John
Saddles and Harness Goods and Repair Services Ad
An ad notes saddles and harness goods or repair work by Conroy. It promises prices, material and workmanship guaranteed with all hand made work.
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Conroy
Dentist Dr J L McClung Moves Practice to Huntington
Dr J L McClung who ran a Mt Sterling dental office for a year has closed his practice here and moved with his family to Huntington West Virginia to continue his profession. He enjoyed excellent trade in Mt Sterling but Huntington offered better opportunities and encouragements. Mrs McClung has been ill in a Huntington hospital but is reported to be improving.
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J. L. McClung
Huntington
W. Va
McClung
Mt. Sterling
Season Tickets Offered at Local Stores and by Youths
Season tickets to the Fair are available from children and at Land & Priest drug store F C Duerson R H White Co Geiger Drug Company and other listed outlets ensuring broad access for attendees.
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Land & Priest, F. C. Duerson, R. H. White & Co
Geiger Drug Company
Quiet County Wedding Ties Mil lard Keith Tapp to Emma Lewis
Mil lard Keith Tapp and Emma Lewis were married Thursday evening at the residence of Rev. B W Trimble in the county. The ceremony, performed by Rev. Trimble, united a popular young farmer and a daughter of Moses and Mrs Lewis in a private gathering. The Advocate offers best wishes for a long, happy life.
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B. W. Trimble
Millard Keith Tapp
Emma Lewis
Trimble
Tapp
Moses. Lewis
Ewington
Brunner Shoe Co Slashes Prices on Pumps and Oxfords
Brunner Shoe Co cuts price on pumps and oxfords from 3.00 to 2.45 dollars. The sale offers substantial savings for customers seeking durable footwear at reduced rates.
Municipal Ownership Pushes Light Plant Plan in Mt Sterling
City Council officials favor a municipal owned light plant and formed a committee headed by Mayor C. K. Oldham Roy G. Kern and Judge R. H. Winn to estimate cost and prepare papers for bond issuance The council also reviewed bids for street construction with a special meeting scheduled to act tonight in Mt Sterling Kentucky.
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C. K. Oldham
Roy G. Kern
R. H. Winn
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky Utilities Company
Negro thieves Congleton and Apperson held on $250 bond
Jesse Lee Congleton and Willie Apperson were arrested by Policeman Flora and fire driver Albert Botts after a last Wednesday burglary at Mrs. John Thompson. They were tried before Judge Turner in Police Court, held to the grand jury on a $250 bond, and placed in county jail after failing to post it.
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Jesse Lee Congleton
Willie Apperson
John Thompson
Flora
Turner
Albert Botts
Robbins Named Principal At Nicholas County High Moorefield
Bruce S. Robbins son of Dr A H Robbins of Grassy Lick has accepted the principal post at Nicholas County High School in Moorefield. A Kentucky Wesleyan College graduate he has done postgraduate work at Peabody College in Nashville and is deemed fully competent for the duties.
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Bruce S. Robbins
A. H. Robbins
Grassy Lick
This County
Nicholas County
Moorefield
Robbins
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Peabody College
Nahville
Tenn
Lost gold cross engraved Allie in Chautauqua tent
A small gold cross with the name Allie engraved on the back was lost in the Chautauqua tent. Reported by A. J. Gatewood seeking the owner or finder.
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Allie
A. J. Gatewood
Baker R F Moore Hurt Falling From Auto
R F Moore, noted local baker, fell while alighting to catch a moving train at Winchester Friday night. He sustained a head and leg cut and serious bruises but is up and attending to business.
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Winchester
R. F. Moore
Real Bargain Sale Opens Saturday at Punch Graves Co
Sale starts Saturday July 15 offering slippers and pumps up to 4 dollars at 1 98. Limited stock on a first come basis at Punch Graves & Co.
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Punch, Graves & Co
Ford Touring Car Gift From Strother Motors Co
The children of Mr Brutton presented him with a Ford touring car bought from Strother Motors Co of this city.
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Brutton
Strother Motors Co
Police seize liquor in Lexington bound haul case
Sunday early morning officers arrested James Cockrell Jr Jordan Cockrell and Ernest Jones after stopping their car from Lexington. Police Court later fined James Cockrell Sr forty days in jail and 100 dollars for possessing liquor in local option territory for sale and similar punishment for Ernest Jones. Henry Kash was charged with selling liquor and carrying a concealed weapon after a marked money buy. he faced grand jury action and counts were declared contraband and destroyed. County and city prosecutors led the case.
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Scott and
Flora
James Cockrell, Jr
Jordan Cockrell
Ernest Jones
Lexington
James Cockrell
Henry Kash
Howell
Burns
James Frisby
Kash
Cockrell
Jones
Senff
Chiles
Slippers Sale Highlighted For Saturday July 15
The notice advertises slippers priced up to 4.00 at 1.98 dollars on Saturday July 15, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the limited sale.
Ice Cream Supper To Benefit Camargo Church Roof
Camargo Christian church women host an ice cream supper in the schoolhouse Saturday evening July 15 with music by the Camargo band. Proceeds fund a new church roof and all are invited.
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Ladies of the Camargo Christian Church
Camargo
County Court Clerk Hosts Special Registration Day
Saturday July 22 is set as a special registration day at the County Court Clerk office. Residents are urged to note the date and attend for essential records and services.
Camping Party Chaperoned at Slate Creek Camp
A camping party chaperoned by Mrs. John C. Wood is spending the week at the camp of Mr. G. L. Kirkpatrick on Slate Creek. Participants include C. T. Coleman, R. H. Lane, John Duty, Seth Botts, Catherine Wood, Anna Mary Triplett, Arris Chiles, Flo Shirley, and Mrs. Jas. K. Shropshire.
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John C. Wood
G. L. Kirkpatrick
Slate Creek
C. T. Coleman
R. H. Lane
John Duty
Seth Botts
Catherine Wood
Anna Mary Triplett
Arris Chiles
Flo Shirley
Jas. K. Shropshire
Slippers on sale at discounted price this Saturday
A promotion offers land pumps priced up to 4.00 dollars at 1.98 dollars each while supplies last. The sale starts Saturday July 15.
University student charged with liquor theft in Lexington
C P Nicholson a University of Kentucky student was arrested in Lexington on Sunday and charged with stealing liquors from the Phoenix Hotel store rooms where he worked. W C Neagle another university student and recent army recruit is implicated in the case.
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C. P. Nicholson
University of Kentucky
Lexington
Pheonix Hotel
W. C. Neagle
Moon Jars and Supplies at The Fair
A brief item notes Moon Jars with pints quarts and half gallons tin cans Star Brand sealing wax and the best jar gums available at The Fair.
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Star Brand
the Fair
Institute Notes Highlight County Teachers Week at High School
The Montgomery County Teachers Institute convenes at County High School with Miss Georgia V. Sledd organizing top instructors. Friday hosts Eighth Grade Commencement at one with a $5 prize for top student and Trustees and Agriculture Day with talks on milk testing pruning and cooking. Noted speakers include George W. Lewis from Chicago Monaay talks and Berea College educators F C Clark and M E Vaughn.
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Montgomery County
Teachers’ Institute
Georgia V. Sledd
M. J. Goodwin
George W. Lewis
Chicago
M. E. Vaughn
Berea College School of Method and Organization
F. C. Clark
Berea
Switzerland
Germany
Clark
Fanny H. Priest
For Rent Brick Bungalow on Holt Avenue
For Rent brick bungalow on Holt avenue with immediate possession and garden ready for use. Apply to L. E. Griggs.
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Holt Avenue
L. E. Griggs
Tragic Wagon Fall Claims Life of Albert White
Albert White, a Black man, fell from a wagon at the Fair Grounds on July 4 and suffered a broken neck. He died at his home Thursday with the accident deemed hopeless from the start. White was a respected figure with friends among both Black and white residents.
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Albert White
Fair Grounds
White
Mt Sterling Fair Week Seeks Home Coming Week Roles
Mt Sterling’s Fair Week is promoted as Home Coming Week inviting locals to join, collect invitations, and boost the event. Residents are urged to stay loyal to Mt Sterling and help make the fair gala.
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Mt. Sterling
Winn Purchases Oldsmobile Eight Touring Car
Hon. Robert T. Winn bought a new Oldsmobile 8 Five Passenger touring car from Lexington Cadillac Company. The vehicle was delivered last week with assistance from Mr. Paul Strother in selecting the model.
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Robert Ti. Winn
Lexington Cadillac Company
Paul Strother
Winn
Conroy Saddle and Harness Fabrication Ad
When you think of saddle and harness work remember Conroy where you get the best work and prices. All hand made work.
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Conroy
Will Inspect Chimes For New Baptist Church
Rev. J. S. Wilson will travel to Chicago this week to test and inspect the chimes to be installed in the new Baptist church. The chimes are completed and ready for shipment, and installation is expected soon.
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J. S. Wilson
Chicago
Loan offer on farm property for 3 or 5 years
Advertisement offers a $2,000 loan secured on farm property with terms of three or five years. A. Hoffman & Son is named in reference to the loan. Also noting a New York full cream cheese sale at 22 1/2 cents per block by Greenwade.
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A. Hoffman & Son
New York
Attend the County Fair Opens Next Week in Montgomery
The Montgomery County Fair Association invites all to the city next week for homecoming and a grand program. Top attractions include high character midway rides, unmatched floral prizes, a large racing program with many entries, and a welcoming, enjoyable atmosphere with old and new friends.
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Montgomery County Fair Association
Notice to creditors in the Guthrie estate
All persons having claims against the estate of W P Guthrie deceased must file them at once proven as required by law with R G Kern administrator of W P Guthrie.
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W.P. Guthrie
R. G. Kern
Admr
W. P. Guthrie
Church Reception For Yeaman Couple At Parsonage
Rev and Mrs Yeaman of the Presbyterian church who recently moved into the new parsonage will host a congregation reception Thursday afternoon from four to six oclock. Also a 198 slipper sale starts Saturday July 15.
Shooting in Bath Leaves Oakley Injured Near Peel Ed Oak
Walter Oakley was shot in the abdomen by Frank Tapp near Peel ed Oak Monday. Oakley is not believed to be in serious condition. The motive or cause of the shooting remains unknown.
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Walter Oakley
Frank Tapp
Peeled Oak
Mr. Oakley
Automobile Sale Two Touring Cars For Submission
Automobiles for sale include a Buick touring car Model 31 and a Pierce Arrow touring car Model 36. Applicants should apply to R. R. Stone in Mt. Sterling Kentucky. Contact via notice dated February 2 and running through two more weeks.
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Pierce-Arrow
R. R. Stone
Mt. Sterling
Boy Breaks Arm in Fall From Tree
Harold Wilkerson, son of Mr and Mrs J Wells Wilkerson, fractured his left arm in two places after a tree fall last week. Montgomery County Fair Association offers a free parade ride ticket for all children under 15 on their pony during the event day.
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Harold
Montgomery County Fair Association
Ie Ae
Wright Takes Night Session Headship at Morse School
Dr. H. M. Wright assumes charge of the Morse School of Telegraphy night session effective July 1. Mr. Chenault is transferred to Louisville to assume another post.
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H. M. Wright
Morse School of Telegraphy
Chenault
Louisville
Last Watch Thursday Night Between Tent and Home
A tersely worded note references a last watch on Thursday night between a chautauqua tent and a residence with a return to Roberts and Mastin.
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Roberts & Mastin
Honesty and Thievery Highlighted in Clever Adage
A compact newspaper item notes an old saying that honesty yields long rewards while theft tends to seize the most valuable gains. The brief emphasizes moral contrast and practical outcomes.
Rooms for Rent on North Sycamore Street
Notice advertises rooms for rent on North Sycamore Street with application directed to John W. Jones. The snippet also briefly mentions summer performance by an unnamed figure, suggesting local event context.
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Sycamore Street
John W. Jones
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Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Stephens
the Brunner Shoe Co
FORD
the Advocate For Printing
Institute Notes
Oldsmobile
Greenwade
Bath
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