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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1917

Page

4

Ringo Seeks State House Seat in Ninetieth District

Chas F. Ringo, a 39 year old teacher and former chief deputy Sheriff, announces his bid for the lower House of the General Assembly as a life long Democrat. He hails from Menefee County and pledges to oppose whiskey manufacture and sale, pledging to act in accord with district sentiment and fellow Democrats.

Chas. F. Ringo Ninetieth Montgomery Menefee General Assembly Menefee County Ringo Christian Church Cornwell

Minute Men Presented with Flag by Mrs. Stoner

Mrs. R. G. Stoner at the Mt. Sterling Minute Men meeting presented the company with a beautiful silk flag. She is described as one of Kentucky's most loyal and patriotic women. Capt. Strossman accepted the flag and thanked the organization.

R. G. Stoner Mt. Sterling

Cow Wanted for Red Cow with Young Calf

John Gatewood seeks to purchase a red cow with a young calf and asks applicants to contact him at phone number 732.

John Gatewood

Strossman’s Guards March to Winchester Camp Visit

The High School boys known as Strossman’s Guards marched to Winchester on Friday to inspect the Second Regiment encamped there. An officer commended their punctuality before they returned on the 7:15 train. Fresh kale advertised at Vanarsdell’s.

Strossman

Death of Jerome Sydner after head wound

Jerome Sydner, a Black man, died at his home Friday from a head wound inflicted earlier by John H. Samuels, a Black man. The report notes the fatal shooting as the city mourns and records no further details.

Jerome Sydner John H. Samuels

Sugar Waste Revealed By Bulletin Calls Housekeepers to Save

The American Sugar Bulletin reports 100000 pounds of sugar wasted daily in the United States due to excess in beverages. It notes undissolved sugar coating cup bottoms and urges careful use as prices rise. An opportunity for households to save.

American Sugar Bulletin United States U. S Federal Reserve Bank New York Chicago St. Louis Federal Reserve

Tining Roofing and Repairing Services Available

Blake and Blevins offer tinning, roofing, repairing and roof painting with reasonable prices. They invite customers to call for estimates and potential savings, at phone number 743.

Blake & Blevins

Masonic Mt. Sterling Lodge to perform Third Degree

Masonic Mt. Sterling Lodge No. 23 will conduct Third Degree work on Tuesday May 8 at 7 30 p m All Master Masons are invited to attend services and participation are requested by the lodge officers.

Mt. Sterling Lodge No

Aluminum ware promotion with Cheer Up Coffee deal

A local ad offers fine aluminum ware free with Cheer Up Coffee and invites readers to inquire about the proposition from Vanarsdell & Co.

Vanarsdell & Co

Sewing Circle Host at Mrs W Caldwell Clay Home

Mrs W Caldwell Clay will entertain the Sewing Circle at her home on North Maysville street Thursday afternoon. Pony and trap for sale. Bay pony seven years old and nice trap for sale. Pony is safe for lady and children. E W Heflin.

E. W. Heflin

Point Let us hold the Boston last for instance just at the right

Fragmentary text notes a discussion about timing and placement of Boston matters. The readable portion hints at deliberations on sequence and priority but lacks clear actions, dates, or involved entities. No definitive outcome or participants are identifiable from the available words.

Registration Officials Named For Conscription Rollout

The governor outlines registrar staffing for selective conscription with one registrar per 170 registered, swearing in all, and local boards in cities over 30,000. Clerks coordinate absentee and sick registrations by mail or in person by sixth day after proclamation, with instructions issued to sheriffs and mayors five days later. Volunteers urged to serve without compensation.

Laughlin Property Sold on North Maysville Street

The Laughlin heirs sold their residence on North Maysville Street to Mr. H. C. Ledford for 4525 dollars. He will improve the property and move there to reside.

Laughlin Maysville Street H. C. Ledford

Bank Statement Sworn To By Cashier Pierce Winn 1917

State of Kentucky, County of Montgomery. I Pierce Winn cashier swear the above financial statement is true. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of May 1917. Notary FRANK M. HILL. Commission expires Jan. 11, 1920. Attest by John G. Winn, R. C. Gatewood, G. H. Strother. directors.

Montgomery National Bank Mt. Sterling Kentucky State of Kentucky of Montgomery Ss. I Pierce Winn Frank M. Hill

Dr R E May Named Delegate At Woodmen Meeting

Dr. R. E. May was appointed last week a delegate to the national meeting of the Modern Woodmen of the World. The state meeting at Dawson Springs drew good attendance and interest.

R. E. May Dawson Springs

The Fair Ad Offers Housewares and Supplies

Varnish stains and paints available in multiple colors and finishes. Canned liquids and veneer also offered at low prices. Gas mantles priced at ten cents. Local fair features discounted household goods and decor.

Red Cross Sale Nets $150 For Charity

The Rest Rooms sale of bulbs and plants Saturday afternoon raised 46 dollars for the Red Cross. Eggs donated by county ladies brought 104 dollars. Organizers praise the public's generosity and the strong support for the fundraiser.

Red Cross Society

New potatoes tomatoes and fresh vegetables in stock

Local market advertises new potatoes and new tomatoes along with a variety of fresh vegetables. Shoppers are invited to visit for the season’s early produce and other garden goods.

Vanarsdell’s

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Advocate Publishing Company Barge Improns MR. Chas. F. Ringo Hoffman Stoner Strossman’s Guards Winchester Roberson B. Frank Shrout the Advocate For Printing Sole Oxford THE Walsh CO Nit Sterling, Ky Laughlin Property Uae Otedai Sar Eeeeee John G. Winn R. C. Gatewood G. H. Strother Eset Eran Vay Oay RED Cross United States Liberty Loan the Exchange Bank of Kentucky H. R. Prewitt B. Frank Perry Bryan & Robinson Jewelers
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