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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1915

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Delightful Sunbeam Society entertains at Baptist church

Sunday program by the Sunbeam Society at the Baptist church features Mrs. Fred Bassett and Mrs. W. C. Hopper leading with Mrs. Sarah Drake on organ. Young Mary Bird Anderson and Virginia Williams charm with singing and recitation as the group raises 14 dollars for the church offering while Vanarsdell’s and Sanitary Meat Market note fresh berries and stock.

Baptist Church Sunbeam Society Fred Bassett W. C. Hopper Sarah Drake Mary Bird Anderson Virginia Williams Little Mary Bird Elizabeth Guthrie Louise Crear Nancy Allen

Helping the Candidates in County Ballot Process

County Attorney Earl W. Senff provides free nomination blanks to all candidates. The form, approved by the Secretary of State, aligns with the new law. A candidate no longer needs many petitioners but must have two party voters attest to loyalty and competency, and must swear to uphold election integrity by not violating selection or corrupt practices laws.

Earl W. Senff Secretary of State

New Dance Hall at Ringo's Cafe Third Floor

Henry M. Ringo proprietor of Ringo's Cafe is converting the second floor into a modern dance hall with dressing rooms a hardwood floor and fresh paper and paint. The venue will be for private entertainments and Sterling Dancing Club will hold its dances there.

Henry M. Ringo Ringo Sterling Dancing Club

Fresh Produce Listings At Vanarsdell’s Market

A fragment notes fresh lettuce kale and radishes available at Vanarsdell's market. The terse item highlights produce offerings and the vendor name without extra details.

Vanarsdell’s

Quarantine OFF In Kentucky As Foot-and-Mouth Disesase Eases

At midnight May 1 an order by the State Live Stock Sanitary Board ends the quarantine across Kentucky except for eleven counties near Louisville where cases of foot and mouth disease had existed. Cattle may move freely between counties and a large County Court day is anticipated this month.

State Live Stock Sanitary Board Kentucky Louisville

Local Lodge Visited by District Deputy in Mt Sterling

District Deputy T G Stuart of Winchester Kentucky made an official visit to Mt Sterling Lodge No 723 B P O Ellis and praised its flourishing condition at the last meeting.

T. G. Stuart Winchester Mt. Sterling Lodge B. P. O. Ellis

We handle nothing but the best of canned goods

A brief line noting emphasis on premium canned goods and high quality selection.

Demonstration of Dunning System Friday Evening

Miss Sarah McGarvey of Lexington will demonstrate the Dunning System for beginners at the Christian church Friday May 7 at 8 o clock. The program shows symbols disks time sticks and movable musical characters to teach notation rhythm ear training and memory verses. Admission is free and no offering will be taken.

Sarah McGarvey Lexington Christian Church

McCormick Lumber Co Advertising Wire Screens

Local lumber dealer McCormick Lumber Co showcases screen products made from black or galvanized wire for construction and home use.

McCormick Lumber Co

Federals Defeat E L March Team 6 to 0 in Mt Sterling Win

The Federals, Mt Sterling's strong local baseball team, defeated E. L. March of Lexington 6 to 0 last Sunday. The victory cements the Federals as the best Mt Sterling team in years.

Federals E. L. March Lexington Mt. Sterling

Mare Sold for 300 Dollars in Charleston Trade

Mr B Frank Perry through Asa Bean sold a chestnut mare to Mrs G H Carpenter of Charleston West Virginia for 300 dollars. The mare is described as a fine combined animal.

B. Frank Perry Asa Bean G. H. Carpenter Charleston W. Va

Richard Apperson to Wed Rose Estill Darnaby

The Lexington Herald announces the engagement of Rose Estill Darnaby to Richard Barbour Apperson of Mt. Sterling and Lexington. Apperson is a prominent Kentucky Actuarial Bureau employee with strong local ties. The couple plans an early summer wedding and enjoys broad community support.

Charles Sidney Darnaby Rose Estill Richard Barbour Apperson Mt. Sterling Lexington Miss Darnaby Mr. Apperson William P. Apperson Sterling

GOOD WOMAN PASSES AWAY

Martha H. Lockridge aged 81 widow of Charles Lockridge died at her home near Spencer Saturday night after age related infirmities. She belonged to the Camargo Methodist church and was noted for Christian character. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Caton Monday with interment in the family burying ground. She leaves four living children Robert and Frank Lockridge and Misses Lucy Lula Lockridge plus two brothers James Hisle Fayette county and Thomas Hisle near Pilot View Clark county. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family.

Martha H. Lockridge Charles Lockridge Spencer Lockridge Methodist Church Camargo Caton Robert Frank Lockridge Lucy Lula Lockridge James Hisle Fayette County Thomas Hisle Pilot View Clark County

Dies Near Camargo John W McCormick West

John W. McCormick longtime Camargo resident died at KE Keath home after a tuberculosis illness. He was born near Camargo and survived by sister Anna McCormick of Indiana and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the Heath home by Rev Caton of the Christian church with interment in the family burying ground.

John W. McCormick KE. E. Keath McCormick Camargo Anna McCormick Indiana Heath Rev. Caton Christian Church

Work Starts on Parsonage Move for Baptist Church

Mr. Charles Haggard of Windsor began moving a two story house from the corner of High street and Howard avenue to the northern edge of the lot recently bought by the Baptist church from Mrs. Nannie Hibler. The home will be remodeled and used as the parsonage, with renovations to the church to follow.

Charles Haggard Winchester The Baptist Church Nannie Hibler High Street Howard Avenue

Becomes U S Citizen Felam Salmos of Quick Lunch

Felam Salmos, proprietor of Quick Lunch Restaurant, was sworn in as a United States citizen after a declaration before a Federal Judge in Richmond last week. He was accompanied to Richmond by James O Connell.

Felam Salmos Richmond United States James O’connell

Parole Day Reflections On Civil War Journey To Mt Sterling

A reader recounts the May 3 1865 parole of 700 to 800 Confederate soldiers on Apperson Hill near Mt Sterling Virginia, detailing marches, hardships and the emotional end of a long war. The author recalls family, faith, and his vows to live righteously marry a farmer’s daughter and vote Democratic while urging comrades to enlist in the Army of the Lord.

Mt. Sterling Apperson Hill Virginia Appomattox East Tennessee & Richmond General Lee Lee Grant Giltner Kentucky Ezekiel Clay Thos. Johnson Richmond Big Stone Gap Scott and Tazewell Bluegrass Somerset Church Johnson Jackson Forest Morgan Wheeler Army of the Lord Jesus Christ Our Salvation

Reminiscences Sought From War Friend J T Highland

The paper thanks Mr J T Highland for the article and plans to persuade him to write memoirs of the war, believing readers will enjoy them.

J. T. Highland

Mandate Request in Drys vs Trimble Case Seeks Immediate Issuance

Attorneys for the drys ask the Court of Appeals to issue the mandate promptly in the Young v Trimble case testing the local option electionValidity of the vote is upheld by the court’s prior unanimous opinion but the delay mulls the saloons. If granted the mandate would close saloons when filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. A ruling was expected this week.

For Sale Three Geldings And A Pony Mare

For sale two geldings and a gentle pony mare suitable for field work. Mare described as calm and able to plow all day in a corn field. Contact D Marshall at 625 for details.

D. Marshall

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