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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1916

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Williams matriarch dies after long life of service

Mrs. Williams, born July 1, 1827, died March 1 in her 90th year. She married Col. Bald Wil on and later Gen. John 8. Williams. survived by Col. A. W. Hamilton Stoner and others. Described as bright, generous, and a leader in church and society, she influenced many through years of social progress and Christian faith. Her funeral was held at Episcopal church with Rev. W. R. Dye officiating. interment followed in chapel cemetery.

Sion Episcopal Church Stor W. R. Dye Chpelah Cemetery Kentucky Earth Vision Sueany

Sister of S P Hunt Dies in Winchester

Mrs. Sallie A. Gilbert aged 71 died at her Winchester home after several weeks illness. Wife of Rev J J Gilbert of the Baptist church she is survived by her husband a son Dr Walter Stewart two daughters Mrs Mariah Hodgkin and Mrs Carlus Perrish three brothers Sim P Hunt J W Hunt and George J Hunt and a sister Mrs Katherine Hunt Funeral was held Sunday at 2 PM at the Primitive Baptist church with burial in Winchester cemetery.

Sallie A. Gilbert Winchester J. J. Gilbert The Baptist Church

Union Meeting of Christian Endeavor and Epworth Leagues

A city union meeting for all Christian Endeavor and Epworth League groups is set for next Friday at 7 30 PM in the Christian church. Speakers include C P Evans and C E Martin. A social follows with a banner prize for the largest attendance.

All Christian Endeavor Epworth League Societies Christian Church C. P. Evans C. E. Martin Christian Endeavor

Good corn advertised at Vanrsdell's

Local ad notes canned corn sale, three cans for 25 cents at Vanrsdell's store.

Vanrsdell’s

Appointed administrator for Harry Campbell Jr estate

Upon the written request of Miss Olive Campbell and Mrs Sophia Randall, sisters and only heirs at law of the late Harry Campbell Jr, R L Stewart was appointed by the court as administrator of the estate. He qualified by oath and bond with R A Chiles as surety.

Olive Campbell Sophia Randall Harry Campbell, Jr R. L. Stewart R. A. Chiles

No Meeting Held as Fiscal Court Composition in Doubt

Uncertainty over who serves on the Fiscal Court led to no meeting yesterday and none will occur until the Court of Appeals resolves ongoing litigation, a decision expected within ten days. Fresh caught fish dressed to order. Sanitary Meat Market.

Court of Appeals

Fugitive Taylor Returns in Disguise to Kentucky

W S Taylor former claimant to Kentucky governorship visited Louisville last week wearing large colored glasses to hide identity. He said the trip was not political and expressed support for Fairbanks for president. Taylor and Caleb Powers were pardoned for the Goebel killing. Henry Youtsey remains jailed in Frankfort.

W. S. Taylor Kentucky Gov. Goebel Louisville Fairbanks Taylor Caleb Powers Henry Youtsey Frankfort

Death of Jefferson Greene in Kansas City

Jefferson Greene died at his home in Kansas City last week from stomach cancer. A native of this county, he spent 25 years in the West farming. He leaves two sons and two daughters, his brother Sam T. Greene of this city, two sisters Mrs. W. P. Staggs of this county and Mrs. Silas Bean of Clark county, with many friends here who regret his passing.

Jefferson Greene Sam T.greene Kansas City Greene W. P. Staggs Silas Bean Clark County

W C T U Holds Union Signal Day Meeting

The regular W. C. T. U. meeting on North Maysville street Thursday afternoon featured Mrs. John Scott as lit erary department chair. Miss Marion Williamson of Frankfort spoke on forming a Health and Welfare League and placing a county nurse, with a committee named to assist.

John Scott North Maysville Street Union Signal Scott Marion Williamson Frankfort W. W. Eubank E. T. Reis Hoffman Wood

For Rent Modern rooms furnished or unfurnished

For Rent. Modern rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Apply to Mrs. Hockaday, W Locust St, opposite Howard House.

Vanaredell's Offers Beans and Breakfast Essentials

The ad touts baked beans at 3 cans for 25 cents and promotes the shop's ham and breakfast bacon as the best on earth. Local readers are invited to visit Vanaredell's for these timed deals and quality meats.

Vanaredell’s

Triangle Pictures to Present Weekly Triangle Program

Triangle Pictures and Gay announce a new program starting Monday March 13 with Triangle Features shown every Monday and Wednesday. Each day will offer a drama and a comedy with five or six reel and two to four reel lengths respectively at 5 cents for children and 10 cents for adults. The program is produced by Griffith Ince and Mack Sennett.

Is & Gay Triangle Features Triangle Griffith Thos. H. Ince Mack Sennett

Spring 1916 High Boots at Punch Graves Co

White Kid White Canvas Grey Kid Brown Kid Blue Kid and Green Kid lace and button new spring wear on display at Punch Graves Co Exclusive Shoe Store. Women and men find latest high grade footwear and oxfords for spring and summer. leathers in short supply, buy early.

Punch, Graves & Co Kentucky

Farmer John Henry Rents 337 Acre Plum Lick Farm

John O D Henry rents 337 acre farm near Plum Lick from Charles Frazier and takes possession March 1. He plans 45 acres of corn 20 of tobacco plus rye meadow and 185 acres of bluegrass with total price $2,000.

John OD. Henry Charles Frazier Plum Lick

Vanarsdell's Marked Down Green Peas Deal

Good green peas advertised at Vanarsdell's with cents pricing and a sale of 3 cans for 25.

Vanarsdell’s

Henry L. Jones Dies Suddenl y at 23 in Grassy Lick

The Grassy Lick resident Henry L. Jones 23 died at Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington after gangrene poisoning following an illness starting Sunday. He was married to Mary Dean and survived by wife mother sister and brother. Funeral at Grassy Lick Methodist Church with Rev West burial Machpelah.

Henry L. Jones Grassy Lick Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington Mr. Jones Mary Dean C. L. Dean Overton M. Jones Jones Grassy Lick Methodist Church Machpelah Cemetery Rev West Elizabeth James

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Prs Williams John $. Williams Roberts & Mastin Sallie Clarke Lydia Clarke New Spring K. C. Clarke Keller Crex Ingram Axminster J. H. Keller Main the Advocate S. P. Hunt Triangle Pictures Vanarsdell Sanitary Meat Market Elgin Movement J. W. Jones the Jeweler Mt. Sterling
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