Sergeant Michael McQueeney Dies Suddenly at Sister's Home
The 30 year Army veteran and Spanish American War hero Sergeant Michael McQueeney died suddenly at his sister Mrs Michael Rooney's Elm Street home in Mt. Sterling last Saturday. He served 30 years, collected many medals, and was beloved by townsfolk for his optimism and aid to children. Funeral services were at the Catholic church and burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Also, Miss Anna Belle Hamilton nee Hamilton of Mt. Sterling died in Chicago July 11 and was brought back for Machpelah Cemetery burial. she leaves her father Geo W Hamilton and uncle James Hamilton of Chicago. Corn and barley flour at Vanarsdell.
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Michael McQueeney
Micheal Rooney
Elm St
Sergeant McQueeney
McQueeney
Mt. Sterling
Golden City
St. Thomas
W. S. & Dies
Chicago
Anna Belle’ Hamilton
Machpelah Cemetery
Miss Hamilton
Geo. W. Hamilton
Kiddville Pike
John W. Conlee
Powell County
Charlie O’connell
Washington
D. C
O’connell
Mattie Bradshaw
Katherine
Florence O’connell
Miss Josephine Thomas Weds Russell David in Frankfort
Miss Josephine Thomas and Russell David were married Saturday at 4 pm at the bride’s uncle C F Thomas home in South Frankfort with Rev Bolton officiating. After a motor trip to Louisville they will reside in Lexington. Thomas is daughter of the late S H Thomas and niece of insurance official C F Thomas. David is son of John G David and recently trained as a captain at the University of Kentucky.
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Josephine Thomas
Russell David
C. F. Thomas
South Frankfort
Bolton
Methodist Church
Clarence Aunt Thomas
Louisville
Lexington
David
S. H. Thomas
4100 More Men to be Drafted July 22 26
Provost Marshal Crowder calls for 4100 men from this state to report to Camp Taylor from July 22 to 26. Montgomery County is not included, with its class one list exhausted. the likely reason is that its percentage will be added in a future call. Manhattan Shirts advertised by Walsh Company Incorporated.
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Crowder
Camp Taylor
Montgomery County
Market Report 2000 Cattle Sale Brisk With Firm Prices
About 2000 head on the market with quality fair and brisk trade. Top prices reached around 12.75 per hundredweight for large cattle while lighter steers hovered near 12.00. Heifers traded 9 to 10 cents, cows 8 to 9, bulls 8 to 10. Reaction saw trades nearly clear pens. numerous sales listed with buyers from Bath Fayette Nicholas Bourbon Bourbon counties and Paris. String of beads with a small gold cross found. reward offered.
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Hayden Jackson
L. G. Swango
Sam Keeton
Harry Wiggins
Henry Lemaster
A. S. Hart
Wm. Treadway
Wade & Irvine
Nicholas County
John H. Patrick
Henry Murphy
Leslie Combs
Fayette County
DeBore & Davis
Fields van Meter
DeBore & Co
Wm. Whaley
Glenn Keith
John O’connell
Frank Collins
Bourbon County
W. L. Chuck
Vugene Brothers
Fsam Holbrook
J. J. Lambert
A. B. Au
John
Circulation Statement for Mt. Sterling Advocate 1918
G B Senff of Advocate Publishing Co sworn as Secretary and Treasurer. Weekly print run 2060 copies with mailing circulation 1985. Notary W L Killpatrick witnessed sworn on July 16 1918. Commission expires January 24 1922.
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State of Kentucky
Montgomery County
G. B. Senff
Advocate Publishing Company
Mt. Sterling
W. L. Killpatrick
Kentucky
Advocate circulation lists open for advertisers
The Advocate invites bona fide advertisers to inspect its circulation lists at any time to know the readers reached by the paper. It guarantees the largest circulation in the city by several hundred and notes the paper covers this section uniquely for advertising reach.
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Advocate
The
W S Six Months School and War Report From Front Lines
Lieut Eugene Stanley nephew of local residents spent six months in France in the Engineering Corps serving in trenches. He will instruct near Washington DC and praises American bravery and allied plans. State Board of Education orders six month terms this year due to funds. Also notice of stray mule and colt on Johnson Young dirt road.
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Eugene Stanley
W. T. Tyler
Lela Gillaspie
Sterling
Lieut
Stanley
Engineering Corps
France
Washington, D.C
America
Vanarsdell
State Board of Education
8. S
Johnson Young
28 Colored Drafted Men to Leave Here July 30
The Montgomery County Draft Board will send 28 colored men to Camp Zachary Taylor on July 28, departing by a special train at 4 32 p m. 25 names are listed. three more will be chosen later from new registrants or re classified. Also notes the death of Mrs. Charlie O Connell in Washington D C and mentions family details. Articles of incorporation filed for L C Miller Oil Co with 32000 capital. oil discovery in 1869 on Bruce Duff farm prompts local drill operations near Tlowards Mill and Peeled Oak by a Kansas City firm. W S S Piano suitable for school. Ray Moss, Trustee Mt Sterling Ky
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Council of National Defense
Montgomery County Fair Association
Montgomery County
L. C. Miller Oil Co
Frankfort
Bruce Duff
Tlowards Mill
Peeled Oak
Kansas City
Preston
Chautauqua to Return to Mt. Sterling Next Year
Local Chautauqua committee agrees to bring back the Redpath Chautauqua for another year after a 700 ticket subscription. Organizers view it as a patriotic duty to secure the event’s return and gauge strong community support in Mt. Sterling.
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Mt. Sterling
Wilson Guilty In Liquor Case At Mt Sterling Court
Gay Wilson was convicted of bringing liquor into a dry territory for hire, receiving the minimum $50 fine and ten days in jail. Six co-defendants were dismissed as unconstitutional, and appeal planned. Judges Turner and Young feature in the case with police credit to Scott, Brockway, and Greer. The page also notes the Kaiser film had a packed Table Theater crowd and strong reviews.
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Mt. Sterling
Gay Wilson
Turner
Wilson
Hon
W. B. White
Young
Montgomery
Scott and
Brockway
Greer
Attention Burley Tobacco Company Stockholders
Checks for dividend on your stock are in the hands of Montgomery National Bank for delivery upon presentation of your stock certificates.
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Burley Tobacco Company
Montgomery National Bank
Enlistment of Ford Jones in aviation corps
The article notes Ford Jones youngest son of Allen Robert Jones has enlisted in the aviation corps at age 17 and is in training in California. A separate item mentions a “Bunch of keys on streets of Mt. Sterling” with a reward for return to Greenwade's Barber Shop.
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Allen Robertson Jones
Ford
Aviation Corps
California
Mt. Sterling
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Sgt. M’queeney
James Hamilton
W. S S.prominet Farmer
W. S. S.cattle Sales
Mr. Jacobs
Wilson & Co
R. C. Gatewood
Col. Gatewood
Stevie Pieratt
Hughes Atkinson
Gatewood
Walsh Co., Incorporated
Manhattan
Walsh Company, Incorporated
W. S
Charlie O'Connell
Ray Moss
W. Ss
Berlin
Table Theater
W. Ss. S
Columbia
Bryant& Robinson, Jewelers
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