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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1915

Page

5

State Adopted Books at Duerson's Drug Store

Complete line of state adopted books offered at Duerson's Drug Store located on Court Street. No further details provided.

Duerson’s Drug Store Court Street

Personal Visits Highlight Local Gossip Lineup

Local society notes list Mrs. D J Burchett visiting Los Angeles and Miss Jean Kendall visiting Frankfort relatives. Many others, including Mr L B Cockrell, Judge A N Crooks, Miss Marcella Chiles, and Mr J K Shropshire, are seen visiting relatives and friends across Kentucky and nearby states. Several trips to Lexington Cincinnati and Louisville are recorded along with a note on new potatoes at 25 cents per peck from Sanitary Meat Market.

Marcella Chiles Georgia J. K. Shropshire Frankfort Ind Owen Gibson Paris Edgar C. Baume Milwaukee Nannie Baum Sanitary Meat Market

Sterling Dancing Club Fair Dance at Rin go's Hall

Social events note the Sterling Dancing Club hosts its annual Fair Dance at Rin go's Hall on Friday night July 23 with many visitors expected. Maysie is to be provided by Goodwin's Saxophone Trio. A reception in honor of Mrs. Richard Barbour Apperson is described as delightful.

Sterling Dancing Club Ringo’s Hall Maysie Goodwin Maggie Gaitskill Wm. P. Apperson Apperson Apperson Hill Richard Barbour Apperson Lexington

Births in Owingsville and at home of Lindsay R. Douglas

Born to the wife of Mr. Riggs Sullivan at Owingsville Friday a son. Deputy County Clerk Lindsay R. Douglas is receiving congratulations upon the arrival of a fine son named Thomas Pangburn.

Lindsay R. Douglas Thomas Pangburn

Melons on Ice and Public Gum Chewing Etiquette

A brief item notes melons on ice and a public behavior admonition urging girls to stop chewing gum in public and imitate dairy cow manners, reflecting local social tone and satire.

Illnesses in local households reported this week

The column lists Mrs. Nannie Judy and Mrs. W P Guthrie as confined or ill at home. Mr. Harry Hunt and Mrs. Lee Crear are also described as sick. Mrs. Lou Jordan, known as Gran, is described as dangerously ill with grave doubts about recovery due to age. A closing line second suggests trying a steak or roast.

Harry Hunt Lee Crear Lou Jordan Gran

Will Be For McChesney Prohibition Nominee Drops Support

Rev Andrew Johnson at a Winchester temperance rally announced that if H V McChesney is nominated by the Democratic party he would withdraw in favor of McChesney and campaign for the ticket. He contrasted the “poor boy” ascent with the “gilded youth” decline in life, saying life is a ladder.

Andrew Jackson Winchester H. V. McChesney Johnson McChesney

Mason Jars and Groceries at Sanitary Meat Market

Mason jars full of groceries advertised with prices stated. The Sanitary Meat Market markets all kinds of fancy groceries and urges customers to shop there, highlighting competitive jar prices and general offerings.

Sanitary Meat Market

Union Sermon Set At Court House Next Sunday

Reverend Clyde Darsie of the Christian church will preach at the union services next Sunday evening at the Court House after the usual Episcopal morning services at 10 45.

Episcopal Church Clyde Darsie The Christian Church Union Court House

Sanitary Meat Market Ad Quips on Work and Worth

A compact ad copy references man and wife as a unit while noting the wife contributes four fourths. It playfully lists brains sweet breads and tuna fish. It proclaims a Sanitary Meat Market and ends with a proverb: if you want to make money, work. if you want to save it, keep on working.

Sanitary Meat Market

Spring lamb and fair menu offered by local Baptist church

The Baptist church ladies plan a Fair dinner with a menu featuring spring lamb, country ham, beans, Irish potatoes, corn pudding, fresh vegetables, breads, and assorted desserts. The schedule shows Thursday fried chicken platters, Friday light meals, and Saturday cold dishes with coffee and beverages.

Ladies of the Baptist Church

New Residence Underway on Maysville Street

Mrs. John J. Kearns has begun a two story frame residence on Maysville street adjoining the properties of Mrs. John C. Enoch and Miss Lila Mae Harper.

John J. Kearns Maysville Street John C. Enoch Lila Mae Harper

Democratic Candidate for Secretary of State Seeks Kentucky Votes

A Democratic Senator from Kentucky’s 34th District urges voters to support him in the August 7 primary and November 2 general elections. He invites constituents to visit the Secretary of State's Office in Frankfort and argues his record across Morgan Magoffin Wolfe Breathitt and Owsley counties proves his fitness.

Kentucky Secretary of State Frankfort Morgan, Magoffin Wolfe Breathitt Owsley

Death of Longtime Servant Henry Boyd

Henry Boyd, longtime servant to the Wade family, died at his home in the city on Monday at an unspecified age. Described as honest and faithful, he was respected by all who knew him and noted as a type that is fast disappearing.

Henry

McChesney Is Seen as Likeliest Governor Nominee

Kentucky voters face a heated primary as liquor interests warn McChesney could not win in November if nominated. Past elections show bourbon backers bolt unfavorable nominees, yet supporters insist McChesney’s strength in rural districts and temperance-favorable groups will secure victory.

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AAA Yeno0! Books Mrs D. J. Burchett Los Angeles Cal Jean Kendall L. B., Cockrell Clark County A. N. ‘Crooks Bath County M. R. Hainline Stella Wilson Cincinnati C. G. Pangburn Bettie Roe Shelbyville B. W. Trimble Ed. Sledd Columbus, Mo William Howell Martha Evans Minnie Harp Elsie Henry Gertrude Boyd Thornton Lisle Aileen Beall Martha Coleman Georgetown Ben R. Turner Minneapolis Minn Bettie Roberts Matthew Guy Denver Colo Mary McKee Chicago John R. Thomas T. C. Clancy Nellie Carlisle Maggie King Ella Trimble Clarence R. Turner 8. P. Hunt Clarence Stephens Howard Wyatt Kansas City Flo Shirley Louisville Sue Woods Stanford G. C. Anderson D. A. Lipscomb and Children Nashville Tenn Lou Hampton Frankie John C. Hopkins Prestonsburg Steve Pieratt J. Stockwell Samuels R. K. Weedon Preston Mary Hull Boston Mary D. Mason Cynthia Thompson Emily Robinson Virginia Ohio Cora Vu Mary Alice Parish Mary Sudduth Warren Bain Warren L., Jr E. F. Robertson Nannie Judy Sanitary M’chesney John Ff. Blount J. P. Sullivan Chas. D. Arnett Morgan County the Advocate For Printing Vanarsdell Towa Il. F Barker San-Tox Bassett Drug Co W. S. Lloyd Democratic Secretary Chas. D. Arnettx Pfeiffer R. H. White & CO Rexall Lyree Henry Boyd John Wade Beckham Stanley Senate Haven Kenton County Covington Campbell County Newport Fayette County Henderson County Willson Morrow Mo Chesney Lexington, Kentucky Rutherford Weber Band OF America Devonda Baldwin John W. Bain Mammoth Cave Winchester and Way Stations Cave
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