Personal notices from the city locals and visitors
Numerous brief notices list visitors and residents in town and nearby areas. Names include Wm A Young More s J Carl McClure St Louis Eva Bruton Lexington Josh Ewing Owingsville N Morris Charleston Nettye Richardson More Dorothy Tyler Huntington Stella Thurston Minnesota S M Cowles Jr Memphis J B Meacham Moultrie GA Boone Turner Cincinnati Burns Ratcliffe North Middletown Mrs Fleming Shelbyville Ruth Roberts Frankfort J Coleman Reid Bethany College Mary Lawless Gatewood Nazareth College Cynthia Ann Thompson Jean Kendall Virginia Baldwin Grover C Richardson Oakland IL Dillard C McGuire Morgan County Fulton Greene health trip to Colorado.
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Mary Lawless Gatewood
Nazareth College
The
County
Cynthia Ann Thompson
Jean Kendall
Virginia Baldwin
Winchester
Social Notes From Sharpsburg And Nearby Homes
A stream of visitors and guests fills city life with comings and goings. Neh RWvit Ful Tie Bourke attends a house party at Sharpsburg while Miss Kathryn Strode of Winchester visits Miss Martha Tharp. The Strode and Winchester families also feature in Monday visits from Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Strode and kin. Other travelers include Hon. Bessie Shrout from Owingsville visiting Bath City Court affairs, and Mrs. Charles M. Taylor with daughter Elizabeth of Little Rock staying with Mrs. John G. Winn. Lucile Hardin and Mary Ricketts head to Knoxville for Summer School, with Mrs. E. J. Fitch and granddaughter Jennie Buchmann of Chattanooga visiting Mr. W. T. Fitch. Kenney DeHaven and son Wallace enjoy a Lexington weekend with Mrs. De Haven’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Perry. Joe Smith and wife and son Bruce, and Bruce’s wife, formerly of Joplin, Missouri, but now in Lexington, return from a visit to Mrs. Bruce Wilson. Mrs. J. M. Pieratt travels to Chicago for an extended visit with G. B. Pieratt and later visits relatives in Charleston and Paris, Illinois. J. W. McCartney and Mrs. W. F. Earley, en route from Birmingham to Virginia, pause to visit Capt. J. H. Stephenson’s family last week. Meta Glass of Lynchburg arrives Saturday to visit Mrs. Ben R. Turner. she formerly taught at Rev. G. C. Abbott’s school and will now be instructor at Randolph Macon Woman’s College.
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Joe Smith
Bruce
Joplin
Lexington
Bruce Wilson
J. M. Pieratt
Chicago
G. B. Pieratt
Charleston
Paris
J. W. McCartney
W. F. Earley
Birmingham
Ala
Virginia
J. H. Stephenson
Meta Glass
Lynchburg
Ben R. Turner
Offices for Rent After July First
Five centrally located rooms suitable for offices available after July 1st. Apply to Chenault & Orear. (49-41)
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Chenault & Orear
Reminiscence Party Honoring Matrons At Prewitt Home
Mrs. J W Prewitt hosted a reminiscence party Saturday for her mother Mrs Enoch Bruton and Dr Prewitt's mother Mrs Clifton Prewitt Sr. Twenty two grandmothers attended with five great grandmothers present. Prizes for reminiscence tales went to Mrs Newton Ratliff Mrs Thomas Johnson and Mrs John L McCormick. An elegant luncheon followed. Local ads note raspberries and shoe store sales.
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J. W. Prewitt
North Sycamore Street
Newton Ratliff
Sharpsburg
Thomas Johnson
John L. McCqermick
Local Health Notes and Shop Ad Add Variety
The column reports Mrs. Jane Wright showing marked improvement after a sickness spell. Mrs. J M Bigstaff in Lexington’s Good Samaritan hospital improves though remains seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Sarah Drake recovers from acute indigestion after a Saturday night episode. Mrs. James W Mason of the county goes to a Lexington hospital for a planned operation. The Brunner Shoe Co offers a full line of men’s underwear suspenders and handkerchiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wright
J. M. Bigstaff
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington
James W. Mason
Brunner Shoe Co
Births in county: Elzy Woosley wife bears daughter Bonita Brashear
In this county on Saturday June 17 the wife of Elzy Woosley gave birth to a daughter named Bonita Brashear. Also advertised fruit: large ripe pineapples priced 15 cents each or 1.75 per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzy Woosley
Bonita Brashear
T. K. Barnes & Sons
Dr Dye to Preach at Episcopal Church Sunday
Religious notice announces that Dr W R Dye will preach at the Episcopal church this Sunday and invites the congregation and public to attend.
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W. R. Dye
Episcopal Church
Notice to Contractors Mt Sterling Ky 1916 Bidding
City to receive bids at 7 45 p m on July 5 1916 for asphalt blocks concrete curbing and guttering totaling about 8600 square yards 9700 feet. Bid must include 1000 dollar certified check payable to City Treasurer C B Patterson. Plans available July 1 1916 with City Clerk H M Ringo. City reserves right to reject bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Open Council
Mt. Sterling
C. B. Patterson
H. M. Ringo
A. D
C. K. Oldham
Appointment of Justice Hughes successor delayed
The Department of Justice states no immediate nomination will be made to fill the Supreme Court vacancy caused by Justice Hughes resignation. With the court in summer recess no early appointment is expected before early fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Hughes
Department of Justice
For Rent Brick Bungalow on Holt Avenue
For Rent notice announces a brick bungalow on Holt Avenue with immediate possession. Garden ready for use and contact details credited to R. F. Greene.
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Holt Avenue
R. F. Greene
Weeds, harvests and illnesses in local district
The community reports weeds growing during rainy weather and wheat and clover hay harvest planned this week. Several residents are ill including Marie Read and Roy McClain. Miss Stella Copher returns from Eastern Kentucky Normal. Miss Ethel Toy visits Sharpsburg. A death comforts Wm T Phelps, hailed as a princely gentleman. Rev Algernon Killough preaches at Springfield. Sabbath school reorganized with weekly sessions. Heavy weekend rain injures crops on low lands and farmers face losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Earl Read
Stella Copher
Eastern Kentucky State Normal
Richmond
Ethel Toy
Sharpsburg
Thos. A. Combs
Kentucky
Roy McClain
Muncie
Ill
Chas. Delaney
Fayette
W. R. Tabor
Rothwell
Jas. Alexander
Flatcreek
George Cupps
Fleming County
Wm. T. Phelps
Clarence Cassity
Baby
Lexington
Ora Rankin
Bourbon County
Bert Sanders
Algernon Killough
Springfield
Brother Killough
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
House on North Syc amore Street Rebuilt by Elizabeth Wyatt
Property listing notes a seven room house on North Syc amore Street recently remodeled by Elizabeth Wyatt. Contact phone 124 for more details.
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Sycamore Street
Elizabeth Wyatt
Fine Lambs and Hogs Dominate Market Prices
Market notes show a strong lamb supply with fat lambs selling around $9 to $10 per hundredweight and initial sales at $10. Fat hogs move at $9 to $10 per hundredweight, reflecting broad trader demand. Brunner Shoe Co offers dressy shirt patterns on sale, $1.00 to $1.50 retail.
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Brunner Shoe Co
Beckner Endorses Hughes and Fairbanks in Editorial
Editor Lucien Beckner of the Clark County Republican, a former Progressive leader and 1914 congressional candidate, writes a strong endorsement for Hughes and Fairbanks in the paper's latest issue.
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Lucien Beckner
Clark County
Republican
Congress
Chicago
Hughes
Fairbanks
Sunbeam Grape Juice Featured at Greenwade's
The Sunbeam Grape Juice is highlighted as the finest beverage option available at Greenwade's, inviting customers to sample the popular drink.
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Sunbeam
Greenwade’s
Rooms for Rent on North Sycamore Street
Rooms on North Sycamore street available for rent. applications to John W. Jones. Rents listed at four dollars. Ralston Oxfords advertised at three dollars forty five cents. From The Brunner Shoe Co catalog.
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Sycamore Street
John W. Jones
Famous Metropolitan Shows to Exhibit at Montgomery County Fair
Secretary W Hoffman Wood announces a contract with Famous Metropolitan Shows to appear in Mt Sterling during the Montgomery County Fair week July 19 20 21 22. The program includes Merry Go Round Ferris Wheel Barfield's Georgia Minstrels Days of '49 Mabel Mack's trained animals Pidge Busy City Human Heart Lynch Hazel the Mystery Girl Dickerson's Circus Sideshow and the Silo Drome plus free attractions Diving Dog Flying Winnies LaCare. Two brass bands will accompany the shows as the Fair Board promises a record Eastern Kentucky attraction with season tickets on sale next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hoffman Wood
Montgomery County
Mt. Sterling
Barfield
Mabel Mack
Pidge
Human Heart Lynch
America
Hazel
Dickerson
Human Spider
Wood
Finest Mayonnaise Dressing at Greenwade's
Greenwade's features the finest mayonnaise dressing for the month of May. Shoppers are invited to taste a rich, creamy blend highlighted by classic flavor and high quality ingredients.
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Greenwade’s
Memorial services for Watson Lodge at Baptist church
Memorial services were held Sunday evening at the Baptist church for Watson Lodge 1 0 0 F with Rev. J S Wilson delivering a strong address on Odd Fellowship and a special musical program in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
This City
Watson Lodge
J. S. Wilson
Sunbeam Mayonnaise Dress ing Best and Only
Sunbeam Mayonnaise dressing praised as the best and only by P. Greenwade in an endorsement-like line.
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P. Greenwade
Governor Stanley returns to Frankfort as acting leadership shifts
Governor Stanley arrived in Frankfort around noon Saturday and went to the executive office where he greeted Acting Governor Combs. Combs’s tenure ended as soon as the Governor crossed the river into Kentucky. ra dey cased.
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Stanley
Frankfort
Combs
Kentucky
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets Ad Sells for Low Price
An advertisement offers Hoosier kitchen cabinets for 1.00 cash or 1.00 per week. The seller lists address 48 41 J. W. Baber on Bank Street for contact.
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Hoosier
J. W. Baber
Bank Street
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Jill
Duerson’s Drug Store
Court Street
Wm. A. Young
Mores
J. Carl McClure
St. Louis
Eva Bruton
Josh Ewing
Owingsville
N “Mice Morris
Charleston, Re
B. Carringen
Nettye Richardson
More
Dorothy Tyler
John D. McColm
Untington
W. Va
Stella Thurston
Minnesq Minn
S. M. Cowles, Jr
Memphis, Tenn
B . Thomson
J. B. Meacham
Moultrie, Ga
John R. Sharp
Mrs. Boone Turner
Cincinnati
Mr. Turner
Burns Ratliffe
A. 8.Trimble
North Middletown
Robert Fleming
Shelbyville
Owen
F. Morris
M. Badger Robertson
Ruth Roberts
J. Coleman Reid
Bethany College
Bethany
Grover C. Richardson
Oakland
Dillard C. McGuire
Morgan County
L. E. Griggs
Versailles
Fulton Greene
Colorado
Mr. Greene
Tie Bourke
Kathryn Strode
Martha Tharp
Clayton Strode
Bessie Shrout
Bath Ciy Court
Lucile Hardin
Mary Ricketts
Knoxville
Tenn
E. J. Fitch
Jennie Buchmann
Chattanooga, Tenn
Mrs. Kenney DeHaven
Wallace
Mrs. DeHaven
Mrs
Ben F. Perry
Reminiscence Party
Kerr
MR. Tabb
Sarah Drake
Eastin & Harris
Stoops
B. M. Goodan
Beckner
Ralston Oxfords
R. Hi. White &U.'S Drug Store
United States
Montgomery County Fair
Montgomery College Fair Board
Fair
O. F
Greenwade
Vanarsdell’s
Scotch Collie
J. B. White’s
J. D. Hazelrigg & Son
Mattings
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