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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1919

Page

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G L Kirkpatrick Sinks to Rest

George Lewis Kirkpatrick aged about 62 died after a lingering illness in this city. A prominent tobacco grower and buyer and long-time Liggett & Myers representative he served as County Clerk and was a leading Republican. He was a Mason and Elk, moved from Ripley Ohio, and greatly loved by Montgomery county. Funeral was Sunday at 2 30 p m with burial Machpelah. The bereaved include two children C W Kirkpatrick and Mrs Charles W Lindsay.

George Lewis Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Liggett & Myers Co Kentucky Lodge of Elks Ripley Ohio Montgomery County C. W. Kirkpatrick Charles W. Lindsay Machpelah M. V. P. Yeaman Presbyterian Church

Express Agent Change in City

Mr. Riggs Sullivan resigns as Express Agent and is succeeded by a young Indiana man tied to the company for years before his army service. Sullivan was a splendid agent with many friends. Harry Hunt, formerly Sullivan’s assistant, stays on with the company as does Miss Mary Stamper.

Jesus Christ Christ God Lord Jesus Christ Riggs Sullivan Indiana Sullivan Harry Hunt Mary Stamper

Specials For Saturday and Court Day

New Garden and Flower Seeds- Paper le. Feather Dusters, price 50¢ for Lenox Soap, 6 cakes for 25c. Not over 50c worth to a customer. The FAIR.

Want Ad Feature A Great Success

The Mt Sterling Advocate celebrates the success of its want ad feature noting it entertains readers and attracts new readers to classifieds. It argues want ads are economy driven and effective for selling buying renting recruiting and searching for tickets or positions.

WANT Mt. Sterling

Mrs Mollie Lawrence Dies After Illness in Clark County

Mrs Mollie Lawrence wife of T H Lawrence died at her home on Wednesday March 5 after a period of failing health. She was a Clark County native long resident here a Mt Zion Methodist Church member and beloved mother and wife. Survived by husband six sons four daughters and four brothers. The funeral was held in Winchester Cemetery.

T. H. Lawrence Clark County Mt. Zion Methodist Church Albert Haggard Hamilton Ohio Leonard Johnson Indiana Maude Conner Winchester Laura B. Lawrence Will Lawrence Breakville Ind Thomas Clarence James Charles Phenies Lawrence Winchester Cemetery

Memorial fund drive raises nearly ten thousand at Paris event

A memorial mass meeting at the Paris Opera House on Sunday afternoon honored Bourbon county lads who died for freedom and raised nearly $10,000 for a memorial monument to honor their heroism and sacrifice.

Paris Opera House Bourbon County

Lewis couple buy 264 acre Ohio farm near Hamilton

M H Lewis and C M Lewis bought about 264 acres near Hamilton Ohio for roughly 52000 dollars and will take possession next week C M Lewis will move there to live. A proverb about a henpecked husband closes the item.

M. H C. M. Lewis County Hamilton

The Hum of Industry Promotes Prosperity for All

A editorial urges renewed industry and higher bond purchases to pay debts and sustain growth. It argues return of soldiers requires jobs, notes postwar spending habits, and calls for the Victory Liberty Loan to keep industries moving at high speed. The piece exhorts readers to help make industry hum.

Sam The Victory-Liberty Loan

Cravens and Turpin Sell 33 Acres Near Winn Street

Real estate agents Cravens and Turpin sold 33 acres of unimproved land at Winn Street edge of city limits to W. F. Henry for $10,000, with the property belonging to J. P. Sullivan.

Cravens &Turpin W. F. Henry Winn Street J. P. Sullivan

Tickle toe and Katy Did reference noted

A fragment references the playful phrases tickle toe and Katy Did as cultural expressions. The text hints at a lighthearted or referenced caption without clear context or full event details. The source presents no definite names, dates, or locations to expand into a full report.

Local Realtor Names Price For North Sycamore Home

Mrs. O. 8. Bigstaff lists Prof. M. J. Goodwin and two story brick residence on North Sycamore Street, currently occupied by Prof. W. O. Hopper, at an asking price of 6100 dollars. The note adds a life motto about living today, tomorrow making the mummy.

O. 8. Bigstaff M. J. Goodwin Sycamore Street W. O. Hopper

Death of Mrs. Tom McKee in Denver

Mary Wright McKee of Sharpsburg Bath county dies in Denver Colorado influenza. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Wright and once a popular society figure in Central Kentucky. Funeral services will be held in Sharpsburg for interment.

Tom McKee Sharpsburg Bath County Denver Colo

Notice of Business Sale by Shoemaker W M Reissinger

Health forces a change of line of business after 26 years in shoe repair and shoe making. The owner thanks the public for patronage and seeks a responsible workman buyer, asking continued support for the new proprietor.

W. M. Reissinger

Flesher Petroleum Buys 800 Acres In Osage Oklahoma

The Flesher Petroleum Co has acquired five land tracts totaling 800 acres in Osage Oklahoma for 224600 dollars. The company formed about two months ago and its stock has climbed from 1.00 par to as high as 1.75.

Flesher Petroleum Co Osage Oklahoma

Ohio Mares and Gentle Mules Sale at French's Stock Yards

On Monday March 17 at French's Stock Yards Mt. Sterling Kentucky Joe F Patterson Washington D H Ohio will bring a load of Ohio mares suitable for all purposes including young farm mares and gentle drivers and some young mules Come to see them Friday.

French’s Stock Yards Mt. Sterling Joe F. Patterson Washington D. H Ohio

New Creamery Station Opens at East Main Street

C B Stephens and Son open a creamery buying station at their East Main Street grocery, representing the J W Jean Co of Worthington Indiana and promising to pay the highest market price. They invite friends to try them. T H Brunner or Tige resigns as Coal Road express messenger to join his father in the shoe hospital.

C. B. Stephens & Son East Main Street J. W. Jean Co Worthington, Ind T. H. Brunner Tige

Local Tobacco Market Closes Soon After Strong Season

The local tobacco market will close next Thursday March 20 after a profitable season. Total sales reach 8,077,428 pounds through Saturday for $2,826,009.75, averaging $34.92. Farmers led with 4,013,475 pounds at $36.51, Robertson sold 1,107,530 pounds at $31.01, Whitehair moved 2,956,475 pounds at $34.03.

Kentucky Robertson

Sherman Goodpaster Named Secretary and Treasurer

Sherman Goodpaster state treasurer was elected Secretary and Treasurer of a newly formed jockey club set to control all running horse tracks in the state. Ton J. N. Camden of Versailles was elected president of the organization.

Sherman Goodpaster Jockey Club Goodpaster Ton. J. N. Camden Versailles

Sale of Flowers by the Woman's History Club

The Woman's History Club holds a sale of cut flowers hardy plants and bulbs a day before Memorial Day. Details on the sale location and other particulars will be announced later.

Woman’s History Club

Doc D. H. Bush Nearing Return From France

The Advocate notes Dr D H Bush, long in France, has reached a port of embarkation and plans to sail for the United States soon. He hopes to be home by April 1. Friends expect his return and cheer his safe voyage. The Fair announces a new line of Spring Ginghams that resist fading.

D. H. Bush France

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G.L. Kirkpatrick NEW Express Mollie Lawrence W. H J. L. Congleton Camargo Hoffman America Sean Daily Paper Europe Katy Colorado Horse and NEW Creamery Station the Advocate For Printing Kelley & Son Georgetown ST Lexington N. B.A. D. Parsons’ Transfer CO Mt. Sterling, Ky
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