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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1917

Page

8

Clark County Man John C. Sumpter Dies at 61

John C. Sumpter, aged 61, died at his Clark County home near Sewell's Shop after a two week illness. Survived by his wife Miss Haydon, four sons Ira Shirley James and one son-in-law, one daughter Mrs J R Ragland, two sisters Mrs Henry Redmond and Mrs Minnie Colburn, one brother Jas G Sumpter, and one half brother W T Jones. Funerals led by Rev E L Southgate and Rev G W Boswell, held at his residence, burial in Winchester cemetery. The Advocate extends sympathy.

John C. Sumpter Clarkity Sewell Wedness Sumpter Nic Lodge Apter Thisty Haydon Messis Ira Shirley James J. R. Ragland Clark County Henry Redmond Birmingham Ala Minnie Colburn Bloomington Jas. G. Sumpter W. T. Jones Masonville E. L. Southgate G. W. Boswell Winchester Advocate

Vanderbilt Grad Dr Oliver Perry Henry Sets Pineville Practice

Dr Oliver Perry Henry of the county graduated from Vanderbilt University last week with the Doctor of Medicine degree. He plans to practice in Pineville. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W G Henry and is regarded as an excellent young man by many friends who wish him success.

Oliver Perry Henry Vanderbilt University Pineville Henry W. G. Henry

Hall Insurance Offers Tobacco Hail Coverage

Hall Insurance advertises hail insurance with a specialty on tobacco, contact Frank Perry & Co. at Phone 124 B.

Frank Perry & Co

Sea Soldiers Wanted in Marine Corps Enlistment Push

Postmaster Squire Turner advertises Marine Corps enlistment for men aged 18 to 32, height 5 feet 4 inches, weight at least 135 pounds, native born or naturalized citizens who can read and write. Marines are shipboard land forces of the Navy, trained to serve worldwide, with free transport to Louisville.

Squire Marine Corps United States Navy Squire Turner Louisville

Lost Keys Found Seek Return for Reward

A key ring with multiple keys has been found. Please return to this office to claim a reward.

Patriotic Service at Presbyterian Church Sunday

The Presbyterian church invites the public to two Sunday services at 9:30 and 11 a m. A patriotic program will be part of both services.

Presbyterian Church

Local News Briefs From Sharon Community

Several residents report illness and recoveries including Ed Givens and family, Miss Mary Stephens, and others. Wagons, visitors, and trips appear to Owingsville for a Bryan lecture while Mrs. B M Goodan and Alvin Francis stay with relatives. A death from a farm cow loss and a broken ankle are noted along with civic updates from Judy Camp and Head Camp in Chicago.

Jas. O. Spratt Carlisle B. M. Goodan Alvin Francis Frank Collins Owingsville Cynthia Williams Miss Mollie Ruby Ficklin H. C. Ficklin Wal Miss Stephens Bert Carl

Howard's Mill Delayed Notes Visit and Revival Close

Bruce Paxton and wife of Flemingsburg visited the writer and his wife Sunday. Boon Howard, operated on at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, is recovering well. Evangelist Stevens of Harlan and J. W. Black of Morehead closed a two weeks meeting at the Baptist church Sunday night with two additions. Henry Watford and wife of Missouri and Wm Stevenson and wife of Winchester visited Hedges Thompson and family recently.

Bruce Paxton Flemingsburg Boon Howard Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington Evangelist Stevens Harlan, Ky J. W. Black Morehead Baptist Church Henry Watford Missouri Wm. Stevenson Winchester Hedges Thompson

Montgomery Circuit Court Commissioner Sale Notice

By judgment of the Montgomery Circuit Court in May 1917 the undersigned will sell on July 6 1917 at 1 pm at the Mt. Sterling Kentucky courthouse a pair of bay or brown mare mules about nine years old named Jule and Kate or enough to raise 389.38. The buyer must give bond with approved security to cover debt costs and any excess to the defendants, with replevin bonds and interest from sale day.

Montgomery Circuit Court Court House Mt. Sterling

Mare for Sale: 7 Year Old Saddle Mare

For sale is a seven year old broke saddle mare described as a mare for sale. Address inquiries to 513 Mrs. 0. 5. Bigstaff.

Bigstaff

Local notes: recoveries and visits across Kentucky

Mrs. Thomas slowly recovers after a fall from a wagon. Miss Daisy Love of Pineville visits W. R. Vivian family. Shelby Martin of Clay City visits grandfather John W. Conlee. Dr. J. G. Young travels to Ohio for ill brother. John Campbell of Winchester Machine Gun Company visits Vernon Conlee. Dr. J. F. Lockhart and family spend Sunday with A. T. Pieratt.

J. F. Lockhart

Do Not Put It Off Insurance Ads

Procrastination harms time and exposes tobacco to hail damage. The notice urges immediate action with ready coverage at surprisingly low rates and invites engagement with B. Frank Perry & Co. at 51-31.

B. Frank Perry & Co

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Vanderbilt Hall Insurance Army Naval Service Patriotic Service Oxfords Rew Ties Fewry Warter Henry Hamburger Royal Palm Manhattan Forbes Walsh Mr. Sterling The Walsh Co Asheville North Carolina H. C. King Phoenix Hotel Bldg East Main St Lexington, Ky Rey Ea Baba Stoops Warner W. J. Bryan Ed Givens John Roberson Chas. Ginter Miamisburg, C R. E. May Chicago Dr. May Kentucky Judy Camp May Hazel Mallory Ches, Bouchman Covington Walter Carr Dt Spencer Anna Stevenson Allen Lee Howard’s Mill T. K. Barnes Hedrick Kiddville
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