Red Cross Campaign Starts Fund Drive at Court House
A community Red Cross drive opens with a ceremony at the Court House led by Rev. J S Wilson. D J Burchett is chairman as John G Winn delivers a heartfelt appeal, urging Kentuckians to donate to the 5 000 goal toward the 100 000 000 raised for relief.
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Red Cross
Thisty
Court House
J. S. Wilson
D. J. Burchett
Tok Pekenas Ont
Majo Iaccet
John G. Winn
Contributions Totals From Various Donors Reach Nearly 3000
A listing of contributors with varied amounts up to 15 dollars is shown including Grigsby White Newmeyer Prewitt and Beall Hadden. Names such as J H McCormick W A Tapp and Mrs Fannie H Priest appear for smaller gifts. The notice notes some solicitors have not yet filed donor names but estimates total contributions near 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Robbins
L. R. Johnson
W. H. Brown
Death of Retired Farmer Robert J. Thomas at 78
Mr. Robert J. Thomas aged 78 died at his home after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and longtime county resident. Survived by his wife nine sons two daughters and many relatives. Body to be taken to Clark county for burial Wednesday morning. The Advocate offers condolences.
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Robert J. Thomas
Circuit Court Appeals Upheld Two Montgomery Cases
The Court of Appeals affirmed Wood vs Moss and Rogers vs Kern Executor, preserving the Montgomery Circuit Court rulings. The first case involved heirs seeking to set aside a deed from Col. A T Wood to Anna Moss and Iva Swafield. The second aimed to perfect title to lands and approve investments in the Bigstaff estate.
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Court of Appeals
Montgomery Circuit Court
Wood
Boy Breaks Leg During Buggy Ride In Frankfort
Master Lawrence K. Shropshire of Frankfort Indiana visiting his grandfather Dr J A Shirley fell from a buggy on Friday. His right leg caught in the wheel breaking both bones. He is resting as easy as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence K. Shropshire
Frankfort
Ind
J. A. Shirley
How Much Do You Owe Us
A publisher pleads with readers to settle overdue subscriptions to avoid bank borrowing. The appeal emphasizes that even small sums support the paper’s bills and warns of financing costs if readers continue to delay payment.
Carey Reed Co Explains Delays in Mt Sterling Street Work
In a June 11 1917 letter Carey Reed Co explains that material shipment delays caused by car shortages have halted street contracts in Mt Sterling and Maysville Ky. The plant at Maysville has been idle over half the time, delaying asphalt work until more cars appear. The firm expects to finish Maysville in ten days and move to Mt Sterling with sufficient stone on hand.
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C. K
Maysville
Mt. Sterling
Olive Hill
Carey-Reed Company
Geo. B. Carey
Marriage of Mrs Georgie Barry and Samuel E McCormick
Mrs Georgie Barry formerly of this city and Samuel E McCormick of Winchester were married in Lexington last Thursday at the home of Rev I J Spencer. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Huston Beall. Mrs Barry is a county native with many friends. Mr McCormick is a popular Winchester businessman. Best wishes for a long and prosperous life are extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Barry
Winchester
Samuel E. McCormick
Lexington
I. J. Spencer
Huston Beall
Barry
McCormick
Local Youth Enlists for U S Army Front Line
Mr and Mrs John Frazer announce their son Lloyd Frazer has resigned from Standard Oil in Johannesburg South Africa and offered his services to the U S Army unit there He plans to go to the battle front The family praises his character and confidence in his future career
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John
Frazer
Lloyd Frazer
Johannesburg
South Africa
Standard Oil Company
Allie G Hunt joins Louisville Old Inn Hotel Company
Mr Allie G Hunt formerly of Sterling now works with the Louisville Old Inn Hotel Company and invites hometown patrons to his new venture promising care and attention. He is an experienced hotel man who has been with major firms across the country.
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Allie G. Hunt
Sterling
Louisville Old Inn
Louisville
Mr. Hunt
First Draft May Not Be Called By Sept
Simultaneous construction of six teen war army cantonments to house 40 000 troops each proves such an enormous task that officials doubt completing in time to mobilize the first quota of 650 000 by September 1. Whether draftees will be called before training of the whole quota is ready remains undisclosed. Cantonments will proceed as fast as possible with hopes they finish soon after September 1.
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War Department
Local Louisville Accounting Partnership Formed
Messrs L Comigor W J Ryans and L Tipton Young of Louisville form a partnership for general professional accounting. Mr Young is an old Sterling boy with many friends here who wish the firm success.
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Messrs
L. Comigor
W. J. Ryans
L. Tipton Young
Louisville
Mr. Young
Sterling
Liberty Loan Oversubscribed Shows Public Backing
The Liberty Loan has been oversubscribed by nearly half according to best information obtainable. The article says this proves the American people back the President and are eager to do their part in the world war.
Registration totals for state reach high figures
Governor Stanley telegraphed official returns to Washington for selective draft. The total reached 187,573 with whites 165,351 and negroes 22,222, against a government estimate of 202,000.
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Stanley
Washington
Merchants Hope Local Association Forms After Paris Meeting
Messrs. R. E. Punch J. D. Hazel Rigg S. M. Newmeyer and J. Y. Rogers attended a Retail Merchants' Association meeting in Paris on Tuesday. They expressed interest in forming a merchants organization in the city.
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Messrs
R. E. Punch
J. D. Hazelrigg
S. M. Newmeyer
J. Y. Rogers
Retail Merchants’ Association
Paris
Merchants’ Organization
Kentucky Doctor Attends Modern Woodmen Convention
Dr. R. E. May left Saturday for Chicago as a delegate to the Grand Lodge of the Modern Woodmen of the World. He is one of two Kentucky delegates and will stay about ten days in the Windy City.
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R. E. May
Chicago
Ill
Grand Lodge of the
Modern Woodmen of the World
Dr. May
Kentucky
Windy City
Farmers face speculating hogs threaten food supply
Government action now may prevent future trouble as farmers note abundant production but warn that speculators could derail supplies. The call is for timely measures to protect grain and livestock from market manipulation.
Ashby Crockett and Hattie White Married at Local Home
Mr. Ashby Crockett of Thomson Station wed Miss Hattie White of Sharpsburg at Rev. B. W. Trimble’s residence Friday. The couple won warm best wishes from friends and neighbors.
Local Scoundrel Caught Infamily Theft Scheme
The man who hired his children to go to bed without supper and then stole their money while they slept is contrasted with a wife who cut all the eyes from a load of potatoes before selling the spuds, highlighting deceit in a domestic scene.
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Wnfe
Bean Resigns as Cashier for Lexington Insurance Post
Mr. Bennett H. Bean, Cashier of the North Middletown Bank for the past year, resigns to join a Lexington insurance company with a substantial salary increase. He formerly resided here where many friends will celebrate his promotion.
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Bennett H. Bean
North Middletown Bank
Lexington
Bean
Funeral Car Adds To Eastin and Harris Undertaking Firm
Eastin and Harris have received a large new funeral car for their undertaking business. With their other modern equipment the firm is now one of the best equipped undertakers in the area.
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Eastin & Harris
Gas Stove for Safe Small Heater For Sale
Portable gas stove in good condition offered at a low price. Interested buyers should apply at this office for purchase details and arrangements.
Cattle Auction Clears 3000-Head Market On Court Day
A Monday market saw 3000 cattle offered with prices mainly steady to higher. 800 pound steers brought around 9.00 per head, yearlings near or above 8.00, cows 6.50 to 7.50, bulls 7.00 to 7.50, with many sales by the head. Numerous buyers from Bath, Fayette, Grant, and nearby counties participated. many lighter stock remained unsold as crowds gathered at the pens.
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N. C. Halsey
Mr. Shrout
Bath County
Mike Nelson
A. M. Peed
G. B. Shinkle
Grant County
Mike Wilson
S. R. Gabbard
Sam Laythram
Sam Lay
Sam Keeton
D. W. Prather
Carlisle
Geo. Halsey
J. W. Manley
Wm. Whaley
Paris
Ben Allen
Prewitt VanMeter
Jake Boyd
Wm. Oliver
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J. Will Clay
M. A. Prewitt
R. H. Winn
Pierce Winn
C. K. Oldham
A. R. Robertson
Dan Prewitt
H. G. Hoffman
M. C. Clay
John Stofer
A. B. Oldham
Rezin Howell
I. F. Tabb
A. S. Johnson
A. S. Hart
8. B. Lane
W. S. Lloyd
P. D. Bryan
W. O. Chenault
B. P. Jeffries
J. D. Gay
B. F. Mark
Harry Howell
E. B. Quisenberry
John W. Lockridge
J. W. Henry
J. W.white
John Judy
D. C. Mason
Howard Howell
Dave Gaitskill
Squire Turner
John F. Richardson
R. L. Coleman
W. H. Prewitt
E. R. Prewitt
W. F
Brussels
Crex
Deltex
R. P. Winn
John G. Roberts
A. A. Hazelrigg
Tandy Chenault
Clarence White
Beall Hadden
Louise Lloyd
J. H. McCormick
W. A. Tapp
Fannie H. Priest
T. F. Rogers, Jr
James Peters
Sarah Winn
Rufus Hadden
I. D. Yocum
Henry Alfrey
M. E. Heaton
J. M. Henry
B. Lane & Co
W. O. Hopper
R. J. Thomas
Circuit Court
H. Keller
Advocate
Carey-Reed CO
Merchants’ Meeting
Tabe Theatre
Judy & Gay
Jack Pickford
Mary
Chas. Richman
The
Dimples
Lillian Walker
Sally
Hearst-Pathe News
Kitty Gordon
Helen Holmes
Montgomery County
Clara Kimball Young
Charlie Chaplin
Vivian Martin
Vernon Castile
Queen of All Child Stars
Little Mary Sunshine
Marie Osborne
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