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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
1
In a formal statement the President criticizes a small Senate faction of eleven for blocking legislative action during the Sixty-fourth Congress. He warns that the stalemate serves national danger, with over 500 members eager to act but blocked by procedural rules and dilatory tactics.
In Winchester the Democratic primary selected H B Scrivener as mayor nominee and B Tracy as clerk nominee. J Hadden named city collector and R S Scobee police judge. Chief McCord won strong support. Ward results placed Walden and Wheeler as councilmen for ward two, Shearer and Ratliff for ward five, with Strother and Sousley unopposed in ward one and George Browne unopposed in ward three. Total votes shown for each post.
Piano tuning service advertised by PROF. SCHICK at two dollars to restore piano tone this month only. Phone 24. (34-41)
At the Fiscal Court meeting, claims were processed, a partial settlement with the Sheriff occurred, and bids will be sought for state aided levee and Paris turnpike work. The court backed building a new turnpike from the Camargo pike to the Spencer pike, mounting at A L Tipton’s gate and passing near Chenault, Lockridge, Bourne, and Sledd farms. County plans to pay 900 dollars per mile with private subscriptions covering the rest.
Brief item notes a want to purchase country ham or shoulder. Apply at this office.
Bay and white pony reported missing with a Clyde Darsie contact. Any information urged, call 134.
Practically all tobacco in the section sold with three loose leaf houses in the city agreeing to close Wednesday March 14. Auctioneer Bray left for North Carolina and Mr Wm Hussey of Farmers House will finish the sales. Over eight and a half million pounds sold this season and higher acreage expected next year due to good prices. Closing delayed by weather conditions to March 14.
At the National Education Association meeting in Kansas City the Department of Superintendent of the National Education Association presented a single resolution pledging confidence and loyalty to President Woodrow Wilson amid a world crisis. The assembly cheered as the resolution was read and again at formal adoption. A wire copy was ordered to Wilson.
Oil operators and speculators are leasing land in this county and it is thought that as soon as the weather will permit test wells will be put down in several sections. A. A. Allen, of Mannington, W. Va., head of the concern that has been operating in Menefee and Bath counties, has leased a large body of land as has also other large operators. County Court Clerk Keller Greene has more than 100 leases filed for record in his office.
A reader cites a gentleman who warned March would begin with a strong approach and hopes the rest of the saying holds true. The note reflects local interest in seasonal weather lore and public sentiment.
J H Brunner offers first class shoe repairing two doors below RK H White's drug store on East Man street.
Miss Mary Hanly died at her home after a long illness of peritonitis. Born and raised in the city she was a devout Christian and known by many. Survived by sisters Margaret Ragan and Bettie Darsie and brothers John A. Hanly and Joe Hanly. Funeral Monday at residence with burial in Machpelah cemetery.
Mr M N Vice died at his home Thursday morning after a extended illness of Brights Disease. He was 72 and had lived in this county about fourteen years, moving from Nicholas county. He owned large interests in this and other counties and held interests in fine horses. He was a Methodist and regarded as a substantial citizen. Survived by his wife, son Luther Vice of Carlisle and four daughters Mrs John Thompson Moorefield Mrs Clarence Cannon Bethel Mrs Frank Collins Owingsville and Mrs W B Robinson this city. Funeral Saturday at his residence then Bethel cemetery.
Mr Teddy Lawrence resigns from Geiger Drug Co and is replaced by J D Woodruff of Princeton Kentucky. Lawrence awaits offers from other cities. Woodruff arrives highly recommended as a pharmacist and gentleman and is welcomed to the city.
Mr George Hon of Winchester visits the office this morning as a Democratic nomination candidate for State Senator. He is described as widely connected in the county and a high class Christian gentleman likely to secure a strong vote.
The President signed a postal bill containing the bone dry measure. By joint resolution the House passed 284 to 86 and the Senate adopted the amendment, postponing the bill's operation until July 1, when it will become effective.
Wanted to rent a centrally located house. Applicant seeks housing and directs readers to apply at the stated office for contact and details.
The Strollers Dramatic Club of the University of Kentucky will stage The Lion and the Mouse at the Table Theatre on March 14 under high school auspices with proceeds for the School Library. Emery Frazier plays John Ryder. Shirley Rossmore and Jefferson Ryder are Mamie Miller Woods and Augustus Gay. Tickets are 25 35 and 50 cents.
Mrs K C Clarke announces a new millinery opening starting Tuesday March 6 and continuing at week. Ladies are invited to attend.
Mr. J. P. Cravens has moved from the Bassett property on East Main Street to the Mrs. Lou Barnes residence on West Locust Street.
President Woodrow Wilson was sworn in for a second time as U S chief executive. Chief Justice White administered the oath on Sunday and Monday to address questions of validity. Public ceremonies followed Monday with national expression of Americanism as Wilson kissed the Bible after reciting the oath. Vice President Marshall was sworn in Monday at a special Senate session.
At a Saturday public sale the brick Johnson residence and lots drew a small crowd. The house and lot sold separately for 2255, three lots for 75, 75, and 65. The whole property brought 3150 and went to N. H. Trimble. Sale conducted by W Stoffman Wood and auctioned by Wm Cravens.
Call for discarded clothing for children from 5 to 9 years old. Please bring items to the rest rooms and deliver to Miss Margaret Frost, Community Nurse.
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