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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
5
A parade of names and brief travels fills the personals section with guests in Lexington Winchester Millersburg Frankfort New York and Washington D C. The notes mention host visits relatives and short trips including the Navy enlistment of William Randall and visits by Misses Arris Chiles Martha Tharp Anna Evans and others to relatives and friends across Kentucky and Ohio.
A brief item notes a five cent amount tied to the Tux Hornet in Fork North Carolina, appearing in the Democratic paper. The readable text provides no further context on the transaction or event.
Mr Robert Catlett of Owingsville and Mr of Sharpsburg spent Monday in town. Miss Hattie William left Friday for Clark relatives. Cassity of Morehead visited yesterday and today. James Elliott of Lexington spent the weekend with Dr and Mrs C W Compton. Mrs Amos Evans returned to Hillsboro Ohio after a visit to Mrs C W Compton. Mr and Mrs W C Mackie and daughter Vestal visited Miles Mackie in Nicholas county Sunday. Mrs Helen Barber Sheriff and daughter Catherine Elizabeth of Lexington have stayed with Juddson Anderson on Hinkston pike. Mrs G B Swango returned from the Confederate Reunion and time with South Trimble family. Leo Schiegel of Detroit is visiting relatives. he is assistant advertising manager of Berry Brothers Mfg. Co.
Mr. J Green Trimble Sr celebrated his ninety four birthday in Hazel Green with his son R M Trimble and daughter Miss Ella Trimble. A longtime mountain resident he remains mentally sharp and recently wrote a history of pioneer life. Community friends extend wishes for many more happy occasions.
The Kentucky Press Association gathering in Louisville last week drew its smallest attendance in years. Publishers discussed important issues and left with goodwill toward Louisville and its people. The slogan We can, we will, in Louisville was seen as fitting.
Third Kentucky unit from the Lewis machine gun squad set up a tent and a rapid firing gun in town last Tuesday drawing a crowd but failing to recruit any volunteers for service.
Social events report that the opening dance at Olympian Springs will be held tomorrow night. A large attendance from Blue Grass cities is expected at this modern hostelry and summer resort. Olympia promises a lively season with gaieties and many visitors throughout the summer.
Absence of the pastor leads to no service at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Sabbath school remains at 9 30. Rev B F Battenfield will preach his last sermon at Spencer Christian church next Sunday the 24th on The Past Present and Future of the Spencer Church. All members past and present are invited.
The sick Mrs. W Caldwell Clay shows noticeable improvement while Mrs Eliza D Marshall on the sick list for two weeks also improves. Mrs John F Richardson is confined to bed with a general breakdown, and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
A wartime exhortation urges citizens to guard against hatred of foreigners and those of Teutonic blood. It stresses loyalty over vengeance, warns against treating loyal Americans harshly, and calls for freedom of heart from rancor as the war effort endures and martyrdom purifies society.
A son named Robert Sherman Haydon was born on Thursday June 14 1917 to Mr and Mrs R P Haydon of Grassy Lick weighing eight pounds. The birth was recorded in local society circles as a joyful family event.
A wartime editorial condemns food speculators for driving up prices, vows Congress action to regulate supply, and warns that inaction will worsen poverty, trigger unrest, and threaten national stability. It urges immediate government intervention to curb profiteering and protect vulnerable citizens.
Ways and Means Committee to urge President to draft entire medical profession unless 20 000 physicians enlist for army service soon. The piece warns of soaring prices and calls for price regulation across all industries to avoid hardship.
Lt. G. Howard, among the first to take the Officers Reserve Corps exam, has returned home due to illness from Fort Benjamin Harrison. He reports the other Sterling men faring well and predicts several will win commissions. His retirement is a source of regret to him.
Mr G Lee Wainscott of Winchester visited the city Monday to campaign for the Democratic nomination to the Senate. He asserted he is a sure winner and said he is working hard in his race.
Harrison Kimbrell, a longtime resident and lifelong worker who has used crutches since infancy, appeals to voters and the Democratic party for support in his bid for Montgomery County Assessor. He emphasizes competence and a wish for an easier living through office duties.
A housewife in a small town shouts to her husband Billy that she has found a potato big enough to cover their mortgage debt. Neighbors report a festive but puzzled mood as the news spreads.
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