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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1917

Page

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Death of J Laurence White former Kentucky official

Friends in the city mourn the death of J Laurence White assistant state treasurer of Kentucky who died in Indianapolis after weeks of treatment. Born September 2 1870 he lived here most of his life and served in many trusted civil roles. Survived by wife Mary Owings his mother Mrs Bettie White and brother W B White. The death will be widely mourned locally.

J. Laurence White Kentucky Indianapolis Ind Mr. White Mary Owings Bettie White W. B. White

Candidates Withdraw From State Senate Race in Mt Sterling

Notices reveal Lee Wainscott and H C Gillaspie withdraw from the Montgomery Clark Bourbon district race leaving Abram Renick and George Hon. Wainscott and Gillaspie express inability to campaign and withdraw ahead of the August 4 primary. The Advocate extends condolences on a grave service for a bereaved family.

Messrs Lee Wainscott H. C. Gillaspie Abram Renick George Hon Mt. Sterling, Ky Montgomery, Clark and Bourbon Counties

Ben H. Scott Promoted to Corporal in 9th Infantry

The Advocate reports Corporal Ben H. Scott, son of Thomas Scott of this city, has been appointed in Company M of the 9th Infantry while stationed at Syracuse New York. His rapid advancement is noted with pride by local friends.

Ben H. Scott Thos. Scott Syracuse N. Y 9Th Infantry Scott

Good Woman Mrs Narcissus Salyer Dies at 65

Mrs. Narcissus Salyer wife of Hayden H. Salyer died at her Camargo home after a lifelong illness. Born in Morgan County she was 65. Survived by her husband and three sons Bruce Claude Ellis. Funeral Monday at 3 pm in the family burial ground with Rev. Clyde Darsie and Rev. James A. Davis officiating. The Advocate extends sympathy.

Narcissus Salyer Hayden H. Salyer Camargo Morgan County Hayden B. Salyer Sycamore Christian Church

Pony cart accident injures Mrs Morris and daughters

A pony cart driven by Mrs. Roy Morris and her two daughters was struck and overturned Thursday evening by a buggy driven by Mr. William Ledford. The women were bruised but none seriously hurt.

Roy Morris William Ledford Morris

Will Race at Fair for J R Magowa Horses

J R Magowa will race his horses at the Blue Grass Fair on the Shipped four erington track. The event features Magowa’s entries in competition at the Blue Grass Fair.

J. R. Magowa

Winn Denies Sheriff Nomination Withdrawal Bid

Richard P. Winn declares in a Democrat notice that rumors of his withdrawal from the sheriff race are false. He states he and colleagues Barnes and Fortune remain in the race, urging the party to back a candidate independent of factions and committed to lawful conduct.

Barnes Fortune

Community Club Meeting at Camargo Consol Schools

A Camargo area Community Club meeting is set for August 6 at 7 p m in the Consolidated Schools auditorium. The program includes a question box discussion on farm and domestic problems, recitations, songs by J T Coons and daughter, a reading The Moneyless Man, and a short address by Prof. Williams.

Auditorium of Consolidated Schools Camargo J. T. Coons Williams

Best Fair Ever Held at Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Fair closed last Saturday with the finest racing program yet seen at a country fair in the region. Nat Young Jr. won two races, the Floral Hall drew large crowds, and prize winners list is on the paper’s next page. The fair board will meet soon to decide on a next year fair, and readers are urged to back the board to boost the association and farm displays.

Montgomery County Nat Young, Jr Floral Hall W. H. Wood

Local Brick House for Rent on West Main Street

Brick residence on West Main Street offers a good garden and stable. Apply to Mrs. Emilee H. Reid at the listed phone number.

West Main Street Emilee H. Reid

Mrs Planck Dies Reverend Planck’s Wife Remembered

Mrs Paulina Planck wife of Jack Planck died at her Sycamore street home last Tuesday. She was a devout Christian loved for helping others and never complained in illness. Survived by husband daughter grandchild and three sisters and three brothers. Funeral preached by Rev J W Harding in Winchester and burial at Machpelah.

Paulina Planck Jack Planck Sycamore Street Paulina Tapp Wilson Broadus Covington Oscar Baird W. S. Dunn Clark County Toliver Vice Winchester E. N. Tapp Kingsbury Idaho Chas. Tapp Richmond W. T. Tapp J. W. Harding Machpelah

Miss Elizabeth McCoun Joins Advocate Staff

Miss Elizabeth McCoun has returned from Ward Belmon t College and accepted a summer position with this paper. She will preside over the personal and social columns and is described as bright and ambitious, a valuable addition to the staff.

Elizabeth McCoun Ward-Belmont College

Bring your job work to the Ad vocate office

The notice urges individuals to bring their job related documents to the Advocate office for processing or submission, outlining a centralized location for handling employment and service requests.

Advocate Office

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