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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
6
A roundup of visitors and locals in Lexington and nearby towns includes Laura Hart in Lexington last Thursday, George Eastin in Frankfort, Col Huntington in Lexington on business, and many others returning from travels or proceeding to engagements in Louisville Cincinnati Martinsville and Washington.
Mrs Mabel Hurst wife of Ollie Hurst of Lexington was killed Saturday night when a train struck the automobile carrying her, her husband, and an eleven year old child. Hurst drove and did not see the train until too late. The car hit an embankment, rolled back, and was struck again. Mr Hurst and the child were injured but expected to recover.
Mrs. William Ramsey is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Hiram C. Wilson has recovered from German measles. Miss Margaret Tirley is healing after appendicitis surgery. Master James Gatewood is recovering after a fall from a car. Mrs. A. S. Hart underwent surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital and is improving. Miss Lillian Heinrich remains in extreme danger at Winchester Hospital. Private Bernard Greenwade, at Camp Taylor, is gravely ill with double pneumonia. his mother, Mrs. Henry Greenwade, is by his side.
Dr. D. H. Bush, who recently passed his exam and received an appointment as First Lieutenant, must report for duty by March 25. Mrs. Bush and their children will stay in the city for now. He is the first doctor from this county to join the colors. Also an ad promotes bone meal for lawn improvement.
The Presbyterian church will hold prayer meeting tomorrow Wednesday at 7 30 p m instead of 7 p m The union services next Sunday night move to the Baptist church Rev Clyde Darsie will preach In Rev J B Wilson's absence Rev T Benton Hill now resident here will lead Sunday morning services at the Baptist church An invitation is extended to all to attend.
At the last Mt Sterling Lodge No 723 BPOE meeting the following were elected officers Exalted Ruler Ben W Hall Leading Knight William Enoch Lecturing Knight R P Winn Loyal Knight Co W Howe Secretary E W Senff Treasurer J O Greene Tiler C W Kirkpatrick Trustee J H Conner House Committee W W Lloyd Frank Perry L H Arnold Representative to Grand Lodge Ben W Hall Alternate John A Judy
Judge Ben R. Turner purchases the Holt avenue residence from L Z Turley and will take possession April 1. The property is described as splendid and the price is kept private.
Beautifully engraved wedding notices announce the marriage last Thursday of Miss Elizabeth Alice Thompson of this city to Mr Bruce Hill Wood of Carlisle. Thompson is described as a young woman with rare character traits and charm, while Wood is regarded as an excellent young man. The Advocate joins friends in wishing the couple happiness and prosperity.
The Woman's Council of National Defense has received government literature on war nurse, typewriter, and stenographer positions now in demand. Those interested may obtain the free material by calling at the Rest Room WW8. 8.8. The Advocate for printing.
Among those known in this city who have invested in stock in the Big Four Oil Co recently organized are Tandy Chenault C B Patterson R O Lane Land & Priest John C Carpenter Allen Prewitt Sr Joe Campbell J H Conner Mrs Jno M Sewell David and Garnett Chenault H R Prewitt Mrs C T Evans and Prof Bruce Reynolds.
Full set of fixtures including electric coffee grinder meat grinder and peanut butter machine also adding machine. Fixtures offered as whole or sold separately at sacrifice. Located Mt Sterling Kentucky at 37 21 ae W T Fitzpatrick Jr. See ad for purchase details.
A shop promotes a customer focused motto stating that it is half the customer's duty and half theirs to ensure satisfaction. The message links higher sales to increased buying power and lower prices, promising wartime era prices with customer support.
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