Dr Benjamin F Thomson dies at 76 in S city
Dr Thomson aged 76 died at his home in S city after a long illness of the liver. A Bethany College of medicine graduate in Philadelphia he practiced in Stoner area and Mt Sterling. Survived by widow Jennie Darnall Thomson sister Mary Shirley Kansas City and brother Joel Thomson Missouri. Funeral at his residence with burial Machpelah cemetery.
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Benjamin Franklin Thomson
S City
Thomson
Bethany Collerson Medical College
Philadelphia
Gross
Stoner
Mt. Sterling
Jennie Darnall Thomson
Mary Shirley
Kansas City
Joel Thomson
Missouri
Clyde Darsie
J. S. Wilson
Machpelah
St. Peter
Shoes Shined at Burns Manley's Barber Shop
Ladies could have shoes shined at Burns and Manley's Barber Shop offering black tan or white shoes. service advertised for ages 38 to 41.
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Burns & Manley
Mt Sterling booster edition praised by local papers
The Mt Sterling Advocate printed a sixteen page booster edition praised by the Clay City Times for its favorable portrayal of Mt Sterling and local merchants. Compliments flow from readers as the edition is seen to benefit the nearby Powell county trading community. Farm for sale listed: T D Jones farm of 311% acres near city limits with grass, residence, gas and water. contact J G Trimble.
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Mt. Sterling
Powell County
Clay City
T. D. Jones
J. G. Trimble
Saturday Evening Post. May 17 1851 in good condition
A rare copy of the Saturday Evening Post dated May 17 1851 arrives via Mr R G Kern. Addressed to W W Branham, the large nine column sheet is noted as neutral in politics and owned by Deacon and Peterson.
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R. G. Kern
Saturday Evening Post
W. W. Branham
Deacon & Peterson
For Sale Grandpa clock and old time bureau
For sale one grandpa clock in good order and an old time bureau. Call 6612. J. B. Wingate at 39-41 Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Route 4.
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J. B. Wingate
Sterling, Ky
R. R
Sudden Illness of Mr Albert Eubank at Kiddville
Mr Albert Eubank of near Kiddville fell suddenly ill last week but recovered enough to be taken to Cincinnati for treatment. He is well known locally and has many friends hoping for a speedy recovery.
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Albert Eubank
Kiddville
L. N. Beall
Wm. Hull
W. W. Eubank
Cincinnati
Eubank
Silo for Sale by Albert Stofer in Ohio
150 ton Saginaw silo for sale seeks buyer. Apply to Albert Stofer, phone 614 W 2383.
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Saginaw
Albert Stofer
Auto Show at Lexington Opens at Shelburne Warehouse
The annual Automobile Show will run March 28 to 31 at Shelburne's large warehouse in Lexington. A wide display includes many cars and an ample assortment of tires and oils, with many locals expected to attend.
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Lexington
Shelburne
Caruso to Sing in Cincinnati May First
Renowned tenor Caruso plans a Cincinnati concert on May 1 with ticket prices from 1.50 to 6.00 dollars.
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Caruso
Cincinnati
Mrs Margaret Ragan Dies at 74 in Lexington
Mrs Margaret Ragan died at St. Josephs Hospital Lexington last Wednesday after an operation. She was 74, lifelong resident, Christian church member and beloved by many. She is survived by a son Henry C. Ragan of Louisville, a sister Mrs B F Dorsey, brothers John A Hanley and Joseph L Hanley, and three grandchildren including Mrs Marvin Gay. Funeral services were held at her residence Friday at 10:30 with Rev Clyde Darsie and Rev B W Trimble and burial in Machpelah cemetery.
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Margaret Ragan
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lexington
Ragan
Mary Hanly
Christian Church
May
Rooms for Rent on Harrison Avenue
Rooms for rent and a barn are available. Inquiries directed to Mrs. English for details on Harrison avenue listings.
Injured Man Fractures Collar Bone and Ribs in Accident
Badly injured Mr. Henderson Phipps was thrown from his buggy when his horse spooked by a passing automobile last Thursday. He sustained a collar bone fracture and two broken ribs, was treated by physicians, and returned home in comparatively good condition given his age.
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Henderson Phipps
Mr. Phipps
For Sale One Line of Store Shelving
One line of store shelving is for sale at J. H. Brunner. Listed as 31-tf, the item is offered by Brunner in the local ad notice.
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Tf. J. H. Brunner
Mrs Effie Tharp Sells Brick Residence on North Sycamore Street
Mrs Effie Tharp last week sold her brick residence on North Sycamore street to Prof M J Goodwin for 3425 dollars. The modern home was bought as an investment. First class shoe repairing by J H Brunner two doors below R H Whte's drug store on East Man street.
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Effie Tharp
Sycamore Street
M. J. Goodwin
J. H. Brunner
R. H. Whte
East Man Street
Visit to colored city school shows practical training emphasis
Prof Adams of the Col ored City School hosted a visit by the Country Woman's Club on March 1 to inspect the year's work. Students gain academical education and manual training for livelihoods with benches, tool chests, and growing tool purchases. Domestic science, sewing, and crochet receive high marks. visitors praised the effort.
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Country Woman’s Club
Adams
Colored City School
The Girl Phillipa at The Table Theatre
The Table Theatre announces the photo-play The Girl Phillipa for display on Thursday April 5. The dramatization of Robert W. Chamber's finest work will run for one day with matinee and evening showings, drawing interest from local readers familiar with prior Cosmil itan coverage.
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The
Table Theatre
Phillipa
Robert W. Chamber
Cosmolitan
Winchester man seeks Clark county judge post
Hon. W. C. Taylor of Winchester announces his candidacy for Clark county judge as a Democrat of the old school. His friends in Montgomery and nearby counties expect strong support and believe he would fill the office with credit to the county and himself.
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Montgomery
W. C. Taylor
Winchester
Clark County
Fire damages office of Dr. R. L. Spratt over utilities
Fire discovered Sunday around 1 30 a m damaged the office of Dr. R L Spratt above Kentucky Utilities Co. The fire department quickly controlled the blaze. The building suffered heavy damage with furniture fixtures and Dr Spratt’s apparatus ruined.
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R. L. Spratt
Kentucky Utilities Co
Dr. Spratt
Tornado Hits New Albany Rages Causing Loss and Help Calls
A powerful tornado struck New Albany Indiana last Friday causing extensive property damage and many fatalities. The disaster prompted nationwide relief efforts as communities rally to aid the stricken residents.
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New Albany
Ind
Will Go With Lloyd Mr John Duty Resigns
John Duty resigns from The Delicious Cafe to accept a post at Lloyds Cafe. He is regarded as one of the best clerks in the city and among the most popular young men.
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John Duty
Delicious Cafe
Lloyd’s Cafe
Duty
Fly the Flag in Local Town as Patriotism Rises
The Advocate notes many stores and homes now display American flags and urges more to fly Old Glory as the nation nears war. It calls on all patriots to show their colors during this national crisis and to support the country by flying the flag.
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United States
Oratorical Contest At Court House Friday Evening
The Blue Grass Orator ical Association hosts an oratorical contest at the Court House with several musical numbers. Prof. G W Adams urges white and colored school supporters to attend to encourage student effort. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
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Court House
Blue Grass Oratorical Association
Blue Grass
G. W. Adams
John Scott Sells Milling Interest in City to Atchison Bros
Mr. John Scott sold his interest in the local milling business to Atchison Bros of Bath county who, with Mr. Brown, will continue the business. Scott will stay in the city but has not decided his future occupation.
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John Scott
Atchison Bros
Bath County
Brown
Scott
Thomson Will Probate Grants Widow Executrix Power
The will of the late Dr. B F Thomson was probated yesterday. He left his watch to his brother and all other property to his widow who was named Executrix without bond.
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B. F. Thomson
Black and Gold Literary Society Open Session Invited
The Black and Gold Literary Society of the County High School invites the public to an open session Friday evening March 30 at eight o'clock. A splendid program has been arranged.
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Black and Gold Literary Society
Married at Memphis
A pretty wedding was solemnized at Lenox Methodist church Memphis Tenn Sunday. Miss Gertrude M Boyd second daughter of Mrs Charles Boyd Judy neighborhood and Mr August 8 S Wilson son of Mr J T Wilson near Little Rock Ky united in marriage by Rev J J Thomas pastor. They will return to Mt Sterling soon where both are well known and popular.
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Lenox Methodist Church
Memphis
Tenn
Gertrude M. Boyd
Charles ©. Boyd
Judy
S. Wilson
J. T. Wilson
Little Rock
J. J. Thomas
Miss Boyd
W. Kellar Heaton
Summit St
Mr. Wilson
Mt. Sterling
Wilson signs order to raise navy to 87000 men
President Wilson signs an emergency expansion of the navy from 74500 to 87000 authorized strength to man reserve ships. The Navy now numbers 62000 active personnel. The War Department reorganizes into six military departments with new Northeastern and Southeastern regions and transfers of several generals. Fourteen national guard regiments are called into Federal service for police protection.
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Wilson
Daniels
Congress
United States
War Department
New England
Old South
Leonard Wood
Department of the East
J. Franklin Bell
Western Department
Eastern Department
Hunter Liggett
Philippines
Clarence R. Edwards
Canal Zone
Barry
Central Department
Pershing
Southern Department
National Guard
Judy Accepts Position With Trimble Grocery Co
Mr. Lewis A. Judy, a popular young man in the city, has accepted a position with Trimble Grocery Co. and will begin April 1. He has extensive grocery experience with T. K. Barnes & Sons before resigning recently. The note extols his character and wishes success to both him and the company.
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Lewis A. Judy
Trimble Grocery Co
Judy
T. K. Barnes & Sons
Trimble Grocery Company
Mrs Jesse Flora Joins John Keller Store on Main
Mrs. Jesse Flora has accepted a position with the John Keller Store on Main street and invites friends to patronize the store.
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Jesse Flora
John Keller
Main Street
Lost gold watch chain between Elks club and Post Office
Lost small gold watch chain reported between the Elks club room and the Post Office. Return to this office for reward.
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Elks Club
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Lloyd
the Advocate For Printing
America
Keller
Tabb Theatre
Marguerite Clark
Creighton Hale
Snow
Snow White
Gladys Coburn
Cleo Madison
Pauline Frederick
Nanette of
Kathryn Williams
Alice Joyce
Harry T. Morey
Vernon Castle
Frank Daniels
Ford
Hearst Pathe News
Pearl White
Charlie Chaplin
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