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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
4
Announcements list approved Democratic candidates for Congress in the Ninth District at the state primary held on August 5 1916. The notice states the official authorization and presents the candidate slate for public consideration.
The piece argues the United States faces a grave crisis in Mexico and warns war may be necessary. It credits President Wilson with striving for peace and urges electing him to avoid Kaiser influence and bloodshed.
Mr. R. A. Brooks and family left Friday for Ashland where they will make their future home. They had lived here many years and have many friends who regret their leaving but wish them success in their new home.
Evaporated peaches priced 15 for 81-3 listed with seller Greenwade. Also notice for rent a nice modern cottage on Holt avenue in Mt. Sterling Kentucky apply to Marion Ford.
Montgomery county schools set to open Monday July 17 urging parents to send children on the first day and persist through the term. Also an animal missing notice for a bay mare and a local advertisement for Sunbeam Grape Juice at Greenwade's.
Vanaredell and Co. expand delivery system with a Ford runabout converted for deliveries and claim enhanced readiness to serve customers promptly. The ad touts product lines including H. & E. New York Cane Sugar and T. K. Barnes & Sons shirts with fashionable patterns selling at reduced prices. Brunner Shoe Co. 51.
D B Hampton died at home in Clark County at 5 Bright's disease aged 66 after illness. He led Clark County National Bank as president and served twice as sheriff. Survived by wife Mayme Haggard, three brothers A Howard Henry Allen Thad, two sisters Mollie Baldwin and Mrs James P Lisle. Funeral Monday at 2 30 p m at his residence with Rev J S Wilson officiating.
Advertisement for late planting shows large red Bermuda and White Southern Queen sweet potato plants priced at 20e per hundred. Seller T. K. Barnes & Sons emphasizes quantity and delivery.
Mr. Thomas M. Greene has purchased a beautiful Hupmobile roadster and some was delivered to him Saturday.
The Greenwade establishment announces a Hobart Peanut Butter Maker to produce fresh daily peanut butter from blanched and browned peanuts. Salt to taste, ready for sale, aiming to convert trial orders into regular customers. Also lists a spring wagon with harness and New York full cream cheese deals.
Miss Georgia Sledd the County School Superintendent announces funds for county teachers will be ready for distribution on July 3. The notice also mentions Dark C Sugar priced at six cents per pound for blackberry jam or molasses.
Mr Thomas Grubbs son of Hon C D Grubbs has accepted a position with Grubbs Benton at Winchester and begun duties. Rooms on North Sycamore Street. celery cauliflower green peppers apply to John W Jones head lettuce T K Barnes Sons.
The Mt Sterling Garage filed incorporation papers listing capital stock of 4800 dollars in 100 dollar shares. Incorporators Carroll Chenault W Smathers Lee Orear and Perry Flora each hold twelve shares. The maximum indebtedness is 5000 dollars. The company will operate a garage and sell automobiles.
Local retailer slashes price on Ralston Oxfords from four dollars to three forty five. Advertisement notes quantity limited and sale ends soon.
Public notice for W. T. Phelps estate claims filed with executor W. P. Oldham and attorney Charles D. Grubbs. Also an advertisement listing discounted pumps and oxfords and a full line of menswear including suspenders and handkerchiefs at The Beamer Shoe Co.
California olive oil from T. K. Barnes & Sons arrives with ripe olives in a fresh shipment direct from California. The notes emphasize quality and regional sourcing for local buyers and grocers.
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