West Virginia style prohibition praised by Huntington man
Homer Klem of Huntington, once a foreman for ten years, argues that state wide prohibition in West Virginia has positive effects and would work in Kentucky. The Sun quotes him as saying he opposed state wide initially but is now converted. A Woodford Sun letter calls for removing the root cause of flies and notes removal of an unsightly billboard on the Julian building.
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Homer Klem
Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Mr. Klein
Kentucky
Woodford Sun
Local Bred Colt Steps Fast Mile at Lexington
The yearling Peter Royal by Peter Montgomery out of Baronette ran a mile in 2 41 with last half in 1 14 and last quarter in 34 14 at Breeders' track. Trainer Ed Willis believes he could challenge the world yearling record, noting Royal surpasses even Peter Volo in current form. Previously owned by F. P. Bean, the colt hails from Peter Montgomery lineage.
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Royal
Peter Montgomery
Baronette
Eace
Lexington
Ed . Willis
Willis
Peter Volo
Miss Stokes
Sue D
Volo
F. P. Bean
Wife of Mt. Sterling farmer dies of cancer
Mrs. Mary Dragoo of Mt. Sterling died at her Kiddville Pike home after a long stomach cancer illness. She was 60, wife of Ben Dragoo and mother of ten sons and one daughter. Funeral services by Rev Clyde Darsie were held at the residence and burial followed at Machpelah.
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Mary. Dragoo
Kiddville Pike
Increase in Postal Receipts for 1915 16
Postmaster Squire Turner reports the postal receipts for fiscal year 1915 16 total 14796 77 up from 13922 76 last year an increase of 873 99 or over 6 percent. The growth in money orders registry and insured parcels is larger but not yet tabulated.
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Squire Turner
Teachers Institute in Montgomery County Led by Mies gia Sledd
Montgomery County teachers gathered at the County High School for a full day under Mr. Geo W. Lewis of Chicago guiding sessions on reading methods Story Method and visualizing learning. Prof. Vaughn and Prof. Clark of Berea College spoke on preparedness discipline and farm education future. Fanny H. Priest, Secretary.
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Gomery County
Mies Gia Sledd
Geo. W. Lewis
Chicago
Lewis
America
Montgomery County
Vaughn
F. C. Clark
Berea College
Clark
P Wilson
Lexington
Southern School
Wilson
M. E. Vaughn
Berea
Fanny H. Priest
Receiver's Sale Seeks Mt Sterling Sanitary Market
By order in the case Vsi- Notice of Sale Gay Wilson as defendant the Special Receiver W A Samuels will sell July 20 1916 at 1 pm at the Court House door Mt Sterling Ky the Sanitary Meat Market stock groceries meats two horses wagons harness and fixtures on East Main street on credit three months bond with six percent interest to be paid to the receiver Sale details available from W A Samuels special receiver
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Court House
Mt. Sterling
East Main Street
W. A. Samuels
Brunner Shoe Co Reduces Kid Colonial Washables
Brunner Shoe Co cuts price on washable Kid Colonials from $6.00 to $4.95. Item reflects a store sale and discount on children’s footwear. Local shoppers are invited to visit the shop for the reduced price.
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Brunner Shoe Co
Rooms for Rent on North Maysville Street
Three or four nice rooms available on North Maysville Street. Phone 844.
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North Maysville Street
Baby and Home Folks Show Here This Week
The Table Theatre hosts the Novelty Amusement Co. of Louisville for five nights starting July 13. Local scenes by cameramen will be shown each night with a prize for guessing a prominent city man’s identity as he is gradually turned around. Also notes on a $4.00 pumps and oxfords sale and a claim about Michigan peach crop.
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Table Theatre
Novelty Amusement Co
Louisville
South
Nashville
Tenn
Baifles
Entries for Plural Hall Montgomery County Fair Close Dates
Announcement for the Montgomery County Fair lists entry hours for Plural Hall items. All entries close by Tuesday 6 pm except pies and cut flowers accepted Wednesday morning 6 to 10 am. Pantry items due Tuesday 6 pm. no Wednesday morning receipts except pies and cut flowers. Shoe sale mentions Treadeasy Oxfords reduced to 2.95 by Brunner Shoe Co.
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Montgomery County
Brunner Shoe Co
Ralston Oxfords
Town Pride Highlights Draw Visitors and Residents
A local boast about the town’s merits encourages visitors and residents to notice the good points. The reflective message suggests shared pride can attract positive attention from outsiders and neighbors alike.
For Sale Spring wagon Be set of harness
For sale a spring wagon and a set of harness, all in good condition. A rare bargain. Phone 688.
Job Work Bring Your Tasks to the Advocate Office
Readers are urged to bring their job work to the Advocate office for processing. The notice emphasizes prompt submission and office hours to handle inquiries and submissions efficiently.
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Advocate Office
Lee All Four Dollar Ralston Oxfords Cut to Three Forty Five
Retail note shows Lee brand Oxfords originally priced at four dollars cut to three dollars and forty five cents, in a local sale listing.
Notice to creditors for the estate of W T Phelps
All persons with claims against the estate of W T Phelps deceased must file them, proven as required by law, with me or my attorney Charles D Grubbs. W P Oldham Executor of W T Phelps.
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W. T. Phelps
Charles D. Grubbs
W. P. Oldham
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Carter County
J. W. Riley
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J. B. Hiles
Bracken County
H. C. Duffy
Harrison County
Julian Building
W. A. Sutton & Son
MT. Sterling, KY
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Victrolas
Bryan & Robinson Jewelers
Teachers’ Institute
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Gay Wilson
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