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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
5
A series of social notes lists residents and visitors across Kentucky and nearby states. J H Keller and Sam McCormick are in Cincinnati and Louisville respectively, Stella Stephens to return from Georgetown College, and others visit relatives or attend colleges in Danville Owingsville Paris Ashland Lexington Bourbon county Rich mond Cyn iana and more.
Col and Mrs W P Huntington staying in Cleveland Ohio. Mr W Caldwell Clay and H B Turner attended the circus at Lexington this afternoon. Mrs C D Wharton of Philadelphia arrives Wednesday to visit Miss Hattie William. Mrs Bruce W Trimble returns from visit to sister Mrs M T McEldowney in Winchester. Mrs Frank McCormick of Winchester visited her mother Mrs John W Taul in Mt Sterling last week. Mr Paul Strother has returned home after Southerland College Florida. Former Representative M H Mahin and wife of Jessamine county visit Mrs W P Guthrie. Mr and Mrs M T Allen and Mr and Mrs J B Seabee of Greencastle Ind visiting relatives in the county. Mrs E J Shackelford and daughter visit mother Mrs Hattie F Howell. Mr A Sidney Johnson, Mr J T Woodford and Mr J G Hamilton attended funeral of Mr Woodford Clay at Paris last week. Mr and Mrs William Daniel and Mr and Mrs Roger Daniel of Lexington guests of Mrs Robert L Vanarsdell. Mrs G B Senff and son Earl King leave Saturday to spend weeks with relatives in Woodford Franklin and Tenry counties. Misses Mary Beall and Julia Rodman return from Randolph Macon Woman's College Lynchburg Va. Mrs J H McConnahay and Mrs Hallie M McDaniel of Huntington W Va guests of Mrs S B Carrington for several days last week. Master Mack Carrington accompanies them home for a visit of several weeks.
The column lists several local residents marked as ill including Mrs. C. B. Stephens Miss Fannie Tipton Mrs. Cynthia Hart and Mrs. Jane Wright with varying conditions at home or hospital. It also notes Mrs. George B. Turner recovering after a Lexington hospital stay and mentions Conroy as an exclusive saddle and harness goods manufacturer and repairer advertising printing services.
Religious elder T. A. Lester of Virginia will preach at the home of Mrs. Susan Lane Wednesday at 3:30 PM and at the home of Mrs. Ed. William Thursday at 10 AM.
A local Homestead of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen was instituted in this city on Thursday by Organizer Dr H W Beville. Officers elected for the first year include Dr D H Bush Foreman Buford R Boone Correspondent H B Turner Master of Ceremonies Wm E Carrington Chaplain John F Freeland Overseer O C Mason Watchman Jas R Becraft Sentinel O W Potts Guard and S B Order. The organization offers death or accident benefits.
Gh Thursday June 1st to the wife of Mr Edmond Robertson a son Paul Miller Mrs Robertson was Miss Ada Fitch before marriage Prof and Mrs W O Hopper are receiving congratulations upon the arrival at their home Monday night of a son named W O Jr Mrs Topper was before marriage Miss Garnett Robinson
A revival at Donaldson continues through Sunday with dinner on the ground. Preaching each night at 7 45 and three Sunday services at 10 30, 2 30, and 7 45. Everyone welcome. R M Reynolds.
Irvin 8 Cobb reports for the Central Press Association on the Republican convention. He is described as among the nation's funniest writers with a distinctive style, promising readers of the Courier Journal a rare treat.
Ed Cramp owned by John W. Schorr of Memphis won the fourth Kentucky Handicap at Douglas Park before the largest crowd at the course. The mile and a quarter finished in 2 04 35 with Roamer second and Water Witch third. The race carried $11,650 to the winner among eleven starters.
After July 1, five centrally located rooms suitable for offices available. Apply to Chenault and Orear.
The Fiscal Court met Tuesday but no business of importance was transacted. Only the usual routine matters were addressed.
Advert says seeking to buy a medium size iron safe. Respond with description and price to Chenault and Crcar.
Last Wednesday a titanic sea clash occurred between the English and the Germans. The English suffered heavier losses in ships and men but compelled the German fleet to withdraw. Estimates put the dead at over 10,000 and ships destroyed valued at more than sixty million dollars.
Vanarsdell grocery promotes a Pony Votes event inviting customers to vote for their favorite in a local, community driven campaign.
Mrs. Catherine Curtis aged 18 who had recently wed ingested carbolic acid Wednesday night and died within minutes. Her body was shipped to Chambers Station for burial after the tragedy at the Bays boarding house on East Locust street.
The opening ball at Oil Springs will be held Wednesday evening June 14. Splendid music is engaged and Mr and Mrs Moore will ensure an auspicious debut for this famed resort event.
Senator J B Hilles, candidate for Congress in this district, attended the Bankers' meeting Tuesday and greeted supporters. The candidate appeared confident about his chances for the nomination.
The article asserts nerves regulate all body tissues and organs and that spinal nerve impingement causes disease. It claims chiropractic adjustments can treat stomach and kidney issues, liver and bowels, heart, senses including deafness, paralysis, and sciatica, with many conditions potentially corrected if treated early.
Local ad promotes a cheaper bug exterminator advertised as more effective than Paris Green. Mentions Chiles Thompson Gro and invites inquiries about the product. States 48-31 and claims best of everything in groceries at Vanarsdell's.
Mt Sterling Colored County High School will stage The Fruits of His Folly at the Table Theatre on Tuesday June 13 at 8 pm. Cast includes Jack Dunning Aaron Walker Percy Ordon and others, admission 25 cents, all friends invited. Principal Geo W Adams invites both white and black audiences.
The State Board of Equalization completed its labors increasing property valuation by 11,52,835 over last year. This raises estimated state revenues by 57,614.04 and projects 50 cent tax receipts near 4,500,000.
A used buggy harness is offered for sale at Conroy's listed as a second hand item. The notice notes no further details such as price or conditions.
More than 130000 people marched in Chicago on Saturday for the preparedness parade. About one sixth of the crowd were women. The procession took eleven and a half hours to pass the reviewing stand.
Vanarsdell offers Lexington Cream Flour with a guarantee that every sack is refunded if not satisfactory.
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