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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
1
Redpath Chautauqua will co program at Public School 1 this city on Saturday. Two attractions promise top quality performances the tour and his band and a light opera The program page on this issue lists details and票 sales are handled by the Red Cross Society urging early purchase of season tickets for full value and benefit.
B. Frank Perry & Co. advertises hail insurance for growing tobacco crops. It urges farmers to act now with a low-cost option to protect yield and reduce risk, offering contact at phone 124.
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co announces a five percent salary hike effective July 1 1917 for office station and dining car staff not covered by an agreement who entered service before January 1 1917 and earn under 2500 per year.
The Wm. Guilfoile property on East High street sold Saturday at public auction to Mr. Wm. Bryant for 1910 dollars. Personal property sold also very cheap. Mr. Guilfoile will move to Cincinnati for his future home.
A small black handled dental instrument, an automatic plugger, was lost on the streets of Mt. Sterling Saturday. Finder should return it to this office for a reward.
A local suggestion proposes forming a group to buy a canning outfit to save money this winter as war limits availability. It argues a single operator could perform canning at a reasonable price, cutting housework and vender costs, and presents an opportunity for an energetic young man to run it.
Announcements report the wedding of Richard H. Warren to Ruth Louise Greasley, both of Parkersburg West Virginia, on Saturday June 23. Warren is a son of Frank Warren and formerly lived here where he has many relatives and friends who extend congratulations. The couple will visit local relatives later this week.
Miss Bettie and Ollie Rogers with Mr Matt and Edward Rogers visited their brother Isaac Rogers Jr of First Kentucky in Louisville. They entertained his squad at the Fair Grounds with a bountiful dinner and a pleasant afternoon. Dr G N Cox and son Russell also joined the dinner.
Mr J Miller Hoffman was elected Second Vice President of the Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents of Kentucky at a recent Louisville meeting. Hoffman has been a familiar name in local insurance for over fifty years and this honor reflects his prominent standing.
Small heater in good condition offered for sale at this office. Price is inexpensive and accessible to buyers seeking a bargain.
Montgomery county's Red Cross week raised 5340 dollars surpassing all prior totals. Local workers led by M A Prewitt and J W Clay organized a week of fundraising with help from Judge G A McCormick and the Farmers' Committee. Nurses and volunteers gathered donations despite slow early reports, ending strong Saturday with community pride and thanks to local businesses and soldiers.
Gov A O Stanley announces a three member board to review conscription exemption claims Dr J A Shirley J Will Clay and H F Howell named to serve on the Montgomery County panel.
Local market Vanarsdell's advertises new green beans tomatoes and cucumbers available for summer. Shoppers browse early summer staples as produce arrives in season.
Monday afternoon a pony driven by Miss Kathryn Hadden bolted as she opened the gate on Antwerp avenue causing significant damage to the phaeton.
The House passed the administration food control bill by 365 to 5 with a strict prohibition amendment barring use of foodstuffs for alcohol and authorizing the President to seize liquor on hand for war needs. The measure allocates 152 million dollars for enforcement and heads to the Senate for possible substitution and conference.
Mrs. Nancy McCoun reports her son Bullitt McCoun serving in France with the Red Cross Ambulance Corps since January. He was offered an artillery commission but has not decided, preferring to continue his current service for several weeks. He is well and confident his advancement will be rapid as Americans enter the war.
The Montgomery County Fair catalogs are prepared and available. Call the county office to obtain a copy.
Local shop Vanarsdel s highlights a range of mason jars caps and rubber seals for canning and storage. Shoppers browse glass jars metal lids and rubber gaskets for preserving foods and crafts.
Mrs. Mary M. Dean wife of Isaac Dean died at the Dean home near Grassy Lick after 82 years of life and 41 years in the county. She was a longtime Methodist and active in charity. Survived by husband two sons five grandchildren one great grandchild and a sister. Funeral Saturday at Grassy Lick Church with burial in Machpelah cemetery.
Miss Georgie Sledd county superintendent announces the County Teachers Institute at the County High School Building starting Monday July 2 for five days. All teachers must attend on time and urge trustees to attend Trustees Hour July 4 at 10 30 a m. A speaker will discuss rural school problems including attendance as schools face critical times in our nation.
Overland touring car in good condition offered for sale. Worth the money and ready for inspection. Come and see it at Strother Motors Co 52 21. Green papers available at Vanarsdell's.
The County Board named teachers for various county schools with five or six vacancies remaining. Listings include Belt Line N R Riley Bernice Walker Upper Spencer June Barnes Lane Lunie Quisenberry Corinth Jessie Smith and many others across multiple communities.
June 18 letter from Herbert Hoover directs all ministers to preach Food Conservation on Sunday July 1. He asks households nationwide to adopt the motto Save the Waste and Win the War and participate in the food relief effort.
The Federals defeated the Richmond team 15 to 3 Sunday afternoon at Riddell's Park. Managed by Edward Bogie the locals promise splendid exhibitions of the National game this summer.
B. Frank Perry & Co. announces a specialty in hail insurance for tobacco with contact at phone 124.
Mrs Iva D Swaffield and Miss Anna Moss prepare to travel to Chicago for Red Cross training. They will join the American Army nursing effort in France.
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