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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1917

Page

5

Personal notices of visits and travels across cities

Mrs. Roger D. Barnes spent the day with her parents in Win Miss Vivian Alfrey of Lexington visited her parents in this city. Miss Lida Goodpaster spent the weekend with Mrs. Gordon Stevenson at Winchester. Elizabeth Lockridge returned from a visit to Miss Frances Moore at Cynthiana. Walter V. Turner of Bainbridge Indiana stayed a few days with relatives here. H. H. V. McChesney of Frankfurt was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Senff last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Hanly Ragan of Louisville attended the funeral of Miss Mary Hanly here Monday. J. R. Magowan and Nat Young Jr. returned from New York on business. Thompson Guthrie of State University Lexington spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. W. P. Guthrie. Judge H. R. French and others attended the funeral of Col. William S. Barnes at Lexington Saturday. Elizabeth Taylor of Frankfurt and Sophia Stites of California, wintering with Gov. and Mrs. A. D. Stanley, spent a few days in the city as guests of Miss Lucy Clay Woodford.

Thompson Guthrie State University Lexington W. P. Guthrie H.R. French T. K. Barnes R. D. Barnes Lloyd Col William S. Barnes Elizabeth Taylor Frankfort Sophia Stites California A. D. Stanley Lucy Clay Woodford

Spring millinery line showcased by Roberts and Mastin

We bring the largest and most complete spring millinery line to the public. Styles are especially pretty this year and our trimmer is adding special designs to our stock. Daily pattern hats of the latest designs are arriving for inspection.

Roberts & Mastin

Lula Henry Accepts Saleslady Post at Novelty Store

Mrs Lula Henry has accepted a position as saleslady at the Novelty Store. She is described as a competent and obliging clerk with many friends who will call on her at the new location.

Lula Henry Novelty Store

Wanted to Rent House Centrally Located

Classified brief invites applicants to rent a centrally located house with instructions to apply at the office.

Brunner Moves Shoe Shop to Cockrell Building

Mr. J. H. Brunner has relocated his shoe shop to the Cockrell building on Main street two doors below the drag store of R. H. White & Co.

J. H. Brunner Cockrell Main Street R. H. White & Co

Horner Whitewater? Hottest Democratic Paper in North Carolina

The fragment notes a Democratic paper described as the hottest in the state and mentions Tue Horner of Fork in North Carolina, suggesting a political publication context.

The Tue Horner Fork, N.C

Social events at Baptist church and Hoffman Coleman home charm city

A nice crowd joined a Baptist church social with Ton H V McChesney of Frankfort as guest speaker and Dr W R Thompson giving a short address. A Wednesday reception at Mrs Harry Gill Hoffman and Mrs Robert Logan Coleman hosted about 125 guests with formal receiving lines, a salad course, and St Patrick’s Day favors in pink white themes across den dining and music rooms.

Baptist Church Ton. H. V. McChesney Frankfort W. R. Thompson Harry Gill Hoffman Robert Logan Coleman W. B. White R. A. Chiles Thomas Jones Alice Young Hazel Grubbs J. C. McNeal John Barnes A. C. Bogie H. R. Prewitt Robert Howell Chas. D. Grubbs Pierce Winn Howard van Antwerp Oldham Greene Rob Winn Bruce Reynolds Lexington N. P. Reid Louise Tabb Louise Lloyd Albert Hoffman Lewis Apperson Mary W. Lockridge John L. Coleman D. C Fox George Snyder Mayme Turner

Local Sickness Report From Grassy Lick and Vicinity

The local notes report multiple residents ill or improving. Names include Alexine Turner Carolyn Ratliff Newton Townsend W O Chenault James M Henry H L Greene Albert Garrison James H Henry and Joe P Harden. Injuries mention Albert Garrison broke his right arm at Farmers Tobacco Warehouse. Dr R H Henry summoned to Winchester.

Albert Garrison Farmers Tobacco Warehouse James H. Henry R. H. Henry Winchester

Millinery Opening Announced by Mrs Clarke

Mrs K C Clarke announces a millinery opening starting Tuesday March 6 and continuing all week. Ladies invited. The note praises women and hints at a swell Sunday dinner.

K. C. Clarke

O Connell's Shoe Laboratory Promises Modern Footwear

A notice announces O Connell's Shoe Laboratory offering new shoe making and repairing equipment. It claims the proprietor is not a cobbler but builds and repairs shoes using improved machinery.

Vanarsdell's Offers Syrup Bottle for 30 Cents

A local ad promotes a bottle of syrup priced at 30 cents at Vanarsdell's store. The brief notice highlights an affordable household staple and emphasizes value for shoppers.

Vanarsdell’s

Religious services and society meeting announced

There will be services at the Episcopal church Sunday morning beginning at 10 45. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs John Coleman Friday March 9 beginning at the usual hour. Aunt Jemima Buckwheat flour 2 packages for 25 cents at Vanarsdell's.

The Episcopal Church Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church John Coleman Jemima Vanarsdell’s

Senators Score House Action on War Crisis

The Kentucky House criticized a group of United States Senators for preventing President Wilson from acting in the international crisis. Ohio lawmakers passed resolutions denouncing Senators linked to the defeat of the Armed Neutrality Bill. West Virginia's new governor urged backing the President in the German crisis. Washington state legislature and Missouri government urged defense measures with resolutions to provide men and materials.

Kentucky House of Representatives United States Wilson Ohio General Assembly West Virginia Washington Missouri

For Sale Excellent business opportunity

For sale a flourishing business with high investment return prospects. Seller offers generous annual percentage and notes the venture can pay for itself in two years. Ill health drives the sale. Inquiries directed to W. Hoffman Wood, Real Estate Agent, for immediate viewing.

W. Hoffman Wood

Mason Attends Inauguration in Washington

Mr. C. Crawford Mason, a diligent post office clerk, traveled to Washington to witness the inauguration ceremonies and expressed high admiration for President Wilson.

C. Crawford Mason Washington Mason President Wilson

Brick residence listing on Maysville street sale

Real estate agents Oldham and Frazer advertise a handsome brick residence on Maysville street. Also noting oldham Frazer agents for the sale. Vanarsdell's offers Atmore mince meat three packages for 25 cents. The Advocate for printing.

Maysville Street Oldham & Frazer

Montgomery County High School News Friday Literary Visit

The Montgomery County High School news notes a Friday visit by Willard McGuire Clifton McCormick and Cra ven s, a senior luncheon for the County Superintendent and Board, student absences and illness, a junior class officer slate, and two new senior team captains with an invitation to Friday March 16 at 1 20 p m for the first meeting of Captain Barnes team.

Willard McGuire Clifton McCormick Cravens Prewitt and Barnes Literary Society County Board of Education Nancye Johnson Lexington Lyda Skidmore Emma Lowery Joseph Boone Carlisle Mary B. Campbell Della Clark Leland Hastie Jessie L. Neil Orville Rayburn Elsie Stephens Wm. Tipton Fannie Turley Rollie Jacobs Willie B. Calk Price, Jr Black and Old Gold Literary Society Donald Quisenberry Willie Foley Nell Trollearn Willie Garrett Goodwin Mattie Baker Henry C. Barnes Capt. Barnes

Valuable Old Papers Passed Down to Mr Price Caulk

Mr Price Caulk delivered two ancient land grants by mail, one dated September 13 1786 signed by Patrick Henry Virginia’s first governor, and another dated May 1788 signed by Edmund Randall Virginia’s second governor. The grants are well preserved and readable. The Calk family history includes 5000 acres near modern Paris Kentucky sold for a gold watch and the lot of Montgomery National Bank site sold for 2.50.

Price Caulk Patrick Eney Virginia Edmund Randall William Calk Price Calk Price Paris Calk Montgomery National Bank

Dies in Florida Col William Barnes of Lexington

Col William O Barnes born and raised in Lexington died at his Daytona Florida winter home last Wednesday He was a prominent Kentucky figure in horse racing owning stars Blue Wing and Gallifer He is survived by his widow formerly Annie Lisle Bradley and two brothers with relations to several local figures.

William 8. Barnes Lexington Daytona Fla Col. Barnes Blue Wing Gallifer T. K. Barnes A. H. Judy Howard B. Turner H. R. French R. C. Lloyd Annie Lisle Bradley

Two Days of the Week by Robert J. Burdette Reflected

A reflection on living one day at a time, citing Robert J. Burdette. It urges not worrying about yesterday or tomorrow, stressing God’s care and the idea that today is the man or woman’s day. The piece ends with a breakfast product plug.

Robert J. Burdette

Griggs-Pinney Co Accepts Chalmers Automobile Agency

The Griggs Pinney Company has accepted the agency for the Chalmers Automobile, which is regarded as one of the best moderate priced cars on the market.

Griggs-Pinney Co Chalmers

Farm for Rent Near City with 50 Acres and Residence

A 50 acre farm with a new residence one mile west of the city is available for rent. A reliable man and family are sought to rent the house and cultivate land on customary shares. The land includes 8 acres meadow 30 acres corn 3 acres potatoes or tobacco and 8 acres oats. Apply to L. D. Thompson at Punch Graves and Co Shoe Dept.

City L. D. Thompson Punch-Graves & Co Shoe Dept

For Rent Two Office Rooms Connected and Furnished

Two connected office rooms and one furnished room available over Cooper's pool room. Contact Mrs. E. M. Jordan for details.

Cooper E. M. Jordan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Duerson’s Drug Store Court Street Roger D. Barnes Win Vivian Alfrey Lida Goodpaster Gordon Stevenson Elizabeth Lockridge Francs Moore Cynthiana Walter V. Turner Bainbridge, Ind HH. V. McChesney B. Senff Hanly Ragan Louisville Mary Hanly Messrs J. R. Magowan Nat Young, Jr New York Alexine Turner Carolyn Ratliff John Cline Jas. W. Mason Grassy Lick Roy Alexander la Grippe Newton Townsend W. O. Chenault H. L. Greene Joe P. Hardin J. P. Highland Maysville Pike Hardin O'Connell Senators the Advocate For Printing Il. F Eastin & Harris MT. Sterling Montgomery County High School News Florida Hoffman Accepts Automobile Agency Wise Lady Rogers Company
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