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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

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Mt Sterling High School Alumni Form New Association

Alumni of Mt Sterling High School formed a permanent association at a banquet in Ringo's hall. Officers elected were G B Senff president Aileen Beall vice president W O Hopper secretary treasurer Mrs Howard Van Antwerp and Elizabeth Laughlin executive committee. The group plans to support the school board and promote education among pupils and parents. Guests included school board members and class reps with music by Mrs Chas D Grubbs and Misses Mattie Judy Botts and Elizabeth Laughlin. Prof W O Hopper credited for organizing the group and arranging the banquet. Attendees closed with Auld Lang Syne and My Old Kentucky Home.

Mt. Sterling High School G. B. Senff Aileen Beall W. O. Hopper Howard van Antwerp Elizabeth Laughlin Ringo Chas. D. Grubbs Mattie Judy Botts Kutucky

Bay Camp Sold on Kentucky River to William and Pinney

Messrs John W. William and S. S. Pinney have purchased Capt. W. T. Titus camp on the Kentucky River. They plan extensive repairs and consider it among the river's best located camps.

John W. William S. S. Pinney W. T. Titus Kentucky

Cut The Weeds Ordinance Urges Self-Enforcement

A city ordinance requires property owners to keep weeds cut and trimmed. Citizens are urged to take pride and comply without waiting for officer intervention to avoid notices.

Hand made buggy harness at old prices

Hand made buggy harness offered at Conroy's at old price levels. The notice notes items remain available at prior rates, signaling a clearance or promotional pricing. Local shop Leagues may confirm inventory and dates.

Conroy’s

Chicago Streetcar Strike Paralyzes City Transport Quietly

About 14,000 streetcar workers struck at midnight. For four hours no car moved on 1310 miles of lines while a test run with strike breakers occurred. Thousands walked to work as steam and elevated trains operated briefly amid arbitration talks that failed. Companies warned a wage increase would cost 1.4 million dollars annually.

Transportation Company Thompson

Vanarsdell's Offers Best of Everything to Eat

The advertisement promises a wide selection of foods at Vanarsdell's with emphasis on quality and variety for shoppers seeking a one stop place for meals and treats. It highlights a complete dining experience at the store.

Vanarsdell’s

Camping Party Enjoyed Week at Slate Creek Camp

Mr and Mrs Charles Kirkpatrick hosted a camping party with Nettie Horton Nell Tipton Hazel Grubbs Harry W Lockridge Thos P Sutton and Hunt Priest spending several days at the Kirkpatrick camp on Slate creek last week.

Charles Kirkpatrick Nettie. Horton Nell Tipton Hazel. Grubbs Harry. W. Lockridge Thos P. Sutton Hunt Priest Kirkpatrick Slate Creek

Correction issued for delinquent taxpayer list

Sheriff Harry F. Howell notes an error listing John Freeland among delinquent taxpayers. Freeland has paid taxes, and the correction is published to remove his name from the list.

John Freeland Freland Harry F. Howell

City Council Names Officers and Deputies

Chief of Police John Gibbons recommends six month deputies Thos Scott BE W Smith and Jesse Flora replacing Jas C Tipton. City council acquiesces though Stockon opposes Smith and McKee abstains Flora vote. Tipton to focus on mayoral bid after August primary. Flora praised as industrious. Howard Anderson named City Warden and Tom Holland Street Commissioner for six months.

John Gibbons Messrs. Thos. Scott BE. W. Smith Jesse Flora Jas. C. Tipton Stockton Smith McKee Flora Stephens Botts Tipton Gibbons Howard Anderson Tom Holland

Ice Cream Supper at Mt. Carmel Church

An ice cream supper will be held at Mt. Carmel Christian Church in Clark County on Saturday night June 26. Everyone is invited to attend.

Mt. Carmel Christian Church Clark County

Presbyterian Ladies Host Silver Tea At Parish House

The ladies of the Presbyterian church host a Silver Tea at the Parish House this Saturday afternoon from three to five. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.

the Presbyterian Church

Vanarsdell's Best Home Killed Meats Advertised

Local butcher Vanarsdell's promotes best home killed beef pork and veal selection. Fresh cuts, quality assured for family meals and weekend barbecues.

Best Home Vanarsdell’s

Fresh vegetables received daily at Grass seed stripper harness at Conroys

Daily fresh vegetables listed in a classified style notice noting Grass seed stripper and harness at Conroys with a cryptic 49-21 reference.

Conroy’s

Republican Convention Debate Shapes County Unit Law Plank

Flag day celebrations marked the era as patriotic services occurred nationwide. The Lexington Republican Convention neared adjournment with reports favoring a County Unit Law plank over a Statewide option. Edwin P. Morrow of Somerset appeared poised to lead a slate, while Brunner and Hunter announced nominations.

Lexington E. C. O’rear Kentucky Edwin P. Morrow Somerset Ben L. Brunner W. Godfrey Hunter

Vanarsdell's Promotes Fresh Daily Strawberries

Stoops home grown strawberries are described as fresh every day at Vanarsdell's with emphasis on local produce and daily availability for shoppers.

Visitor from Jamestown Plans Two Month Stay for Fair Visit

John W. Wade of Jamestown New York arrived Sunday to spend two months with his son Millard Wade and family and to see the Montgomery County Fair in July. Wade formerly lived here moved to New York two years ago where he runs a successful business. His sons C. D. Wade and Elmer Wade operate a shoe business in Jamestown. He is warmly welcomed by many friends.

John W. Wade Jamestown N. Y Millard Wade Montgomery County Mr. Wade Empire State C. D. Wade Elmer Wade

Louisville Officers Raid Moonshine Still in Menefee County

Deputy Collector S H Thorpe and Deputy Finnell from Louisville with Deputy Marshal Porter Eubank returned from Menefee county after raiding Dogwood branch. They captured and destroyed a copper sixty gallon moonshine still and about 425 gallons of beer along with malt and other apparatus. The raid marked the first in the area for these officers and Eubank was praised for his conduct.

S. H. Thorpe Louisville Ed. Finnell Marshall Porter Eubank Menefee County Dogwood Branch Eubank

OFF FOR THE RACES ER R Little Leaves for Rockport with Stable

ER R Little departs Tuesday for Rockport Ohio with his trotting stable headlined by Hugh Miller Peter Chenaalt Silver Bells Lucile Brooks and two-year-old trotters. Little reports his horses in excellent condition and predicts a strong showing at Rockport where Hugh Miller is heavily engaged on half mile tracks.

ER. R. Little Rockport Hugh Miller Peter Chenaalt Silver Bells Lucile Brooks Mr. Little

Exchange Bank of Kentucky Extends Charter 25 Years

The Exchange Bank of Kentucky in this city filed amending articles with the Secretary of State at Frankfort to extend its charter for twenty five years from June 1916 its present charter expiring. It is the second extension with none of the original organizers living. Cashier B Frank Perry praises conservative yet liberal banking keeping the bank healthy and prosperous.

Exchange Bank of Kentucky Frankfort B. Frank Perry

Lawrence purchase of Richmond Turley home and farm

Mr and Mrs W P Lawrence of Morehead have bought Turleys residence and six acre farm on the Winchester pike for about 4500 dollars. Possession is to be given at once and the Lawrences will move there as their future home. Turley will remain in the county.

W. P. Lawrence Morehead Richmond Turley Winchester Pike

Residence for Sale Baptist parsonage on West High Street

Brick residence known as the Baptist parsonage currently occupied by Rev. J. S. Wilson. Thoroughly repaired, desirable property on West High Street. Inquiries may be made to W. A. Sutton or W. T. Tyler. Veal advertised at Greenwade's.

Dence Baptist Parsonage West High Street J. S. Wilson W. A. Sutton W. T. Tyler

West Virginia Ordered to Pay Virginia Debt Plus Interest

The Supreme Court ruled West Virginia must cover 4 215 622.28 dollars of principal and 8 178 307.22 dollars in accrued interest for pre Civil War Virginia debt. Virginia seeks a receiver to collect the amount, with interest at 5 percent if unpaid after July 1, 1915, raising speculation of possible state sale.

West Virginia Virginia Supreme Court Holmes Conrad Conrad Washington

Swastikas and Federals Play Narrow City Ball Game

One of the best ball games in months ended 2 to 1 in favor of the Federals. Hopkins pitched superbly for the Federals and delivered a ninth inning winning run. A large crowd witnessed the Sunday afternoon contest.

Frankfort Federals Hopkins

Will Entertain Miss Nancy Yeager Honored by Mrs DeHaven

Mrs Kenny N DeHaven will entertain Thursday afternoon with a Five Hundred party in honor of Miss Nancy Yeager an attractive visitor from Stanford.

Kenny N. DeHaven Nancy Yeager Stanford

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