Personal notices list local residents visiting and traveling out
Mr L R Douglas spent Monday in Lexington. James R Magowan was in Paris on business. C W Peters of Sharpsburg visited last Thursday. S S Yantis and wife of Lexington were here last Thursday. E R Little and daughter Cora spent Monday. W S Turner, traveling in the South, visits relatives here. Mrs Kenney N DeHaven of Lexington spends the weekend with friends here. Rev and Mrs J S Wilson returned from two weeks with relatives at Bagdad. J P and M W King and Frank Hudson of Lexington visited Thursday. W S Duty of Winchester attended the funeral of R H White here Thursday. S 8 Pinney, A J Gatewood and J H McNeal returned from Flint Michigan. Elizabeth Little, at Danville college, spent weekend with parents. J C Tyler of Winchester spent Wed and Thu with relatives here. Wm H Reid of New York City visits sister Mrs George Snyder and relatives. Misses Vivian Alfrey and Martha Frances Reed of University of Kentucky spent weekend here. Martha Pieratt at home Friday to Monday with her parents. Adelaide Gay at Millersburg college spent weekend with her parents in the county. Shirley Wilson and wife left for Grayson where Wilson is lineman for Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co. Misses Anna Nelson and Ruth Tinnell of Winchester, Elizabeth Judy and Jesse Bascom of Ipsburg, and Elizabeth Ugh of Cynthiana visit Friday to Monday with Carolyn Bourne. James Ogg was in town Friday. formerly lived here and many friends were glad to see him. After a
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James R. Magowan
Paris
C. W. Peters
Sharpsburg
S. S. Yantis and
Lexington
J. P
M. W. King
Frank Hudson
W. S. Duty
Winchester
R. H. White
Wm. H. Reid
New York City
George Snyder
Vivian Alfrey
Martha Frances Reed
University of
Shirley Wilson
Grayson
Wilson
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co
Anna Nelson
Ruth Tinnell
Elizabeth Judy
Jesse Bascom
Ipsburg
Elizabethugh
Cynthiana
Carolyn Bourne
Hottest Democratic Paper in the United States One Year
Tas Honyer from Fork North Carolina notes the year has seen the paper gain cachet among local readers and whispers of influence across town as party coverage deepens and debates intensify.
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Tas Honyer
Fork, N.C
Officer Reserve Corps service after visit to Indianapolis
A brief stop in Indianapolis precedes a move to Georgia where he has enlisted in the Officer's Reserve Corps.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Georgia
Local Notables Improve and Nurse Illnesses Update
The sick list includes Mrs Elizabeth Geering who is improving this week. Miss Elizabeth Apperson in Lexington hospital for treatment is improving. Capt E N Wood back from illness is able to be out. Mrs Anderson Bogie at Lexington hospital for two weeks is better. Mrs T M Greene recovering after operation at Good Samaritan hospital. Dr W R Thompson returned from West Baden and is rapidly recovering. Dr C W Compton leaves for Ohio with family after nervous condition. Mr J Laurence White of Frankfort now in serious condition at Lexington hospital. Mr White has many friends here. Mr Phil Holjearn and Joe Peters planned trip to Cleveland for neck operation. Mr Holjearn has been under care for over a year. Edwin Ricketts son of T M Ricketts in extremely critical tubercular meningitis. mother is in serious condition.
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Elizabeth Apperson
Lexington
E. N. Wood
Anderson C. Bogie
W. R. Thompson
West Baden
Ind
C. W. Compton
Ohio
J. Laurence White
Frankfort
White
Phil Holjearn
Joe Peters
Cleveland
Holjearn
Edwin Ricketts
T. M. Ricketts
Religious services and observances across local churches
Rev W R Dye to preach at Episcopal church Sunday morning Mother's Day observed at Methodist church with special music. Methodist Woman's Missionary Society meets at Mrs Sarah Owens Friday May 1 at usual hour. Baptist Sunday School observes Mother's Day with strong attendance urged. Sunday morning sermon topic Lift ing Up the World Sunday evening evangelistic services on Blockades to Hell. Public invited.
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W. R. Dye
Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Sarah Owens
Baptist Sunday School
Red Cross First Aid Classes Under Way
The Red Cross Society held a first aid class taught by Dr. S E Spratt with another class to be led by Dr. R E May. High School girls may form a class. Membership certificates are ready for distribution and Red Cross buttons will arrive this week. Col A W Hamilton plans a mammoth rally with date to be announced. Interest in the organization is growing.
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Red Cross Society
S. E. Spratt
R. E. May
Red Cross
Col
A. W. Hamilton
Delightful Occasion Heralds Health League Aid Visit
Montgomery County Health and Welfare League has grown popular and inspires nearby communities to form similar bodies. A Richmond visiting committee of ten gentlemen and ten ladies will confer with Mt Sterling leaders next Friday. They will be entertained at luncheon at the Rest Room by Mrs. Robt. E. Tipton and Mrs. C. K. Oldham, with the Executive Committee also attending.
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Montgomery County Health and Welfare League
Richmond
Mt. Sterling
Robt. E. Tipton
C. K. Oldham
Corn for Sale in Mt. Sterling Kentucky
For sale about fifteen hundred barrels of corn to be judged in the field in November 1917. Price five dollars per barrel for sound corn. Can furnish lot for feeding. Address John C. Sumpter R F D No 1 Mt Sterling Ky. Phone Wade's Mill No 16 Ring 2.
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John C. Sumpter R. F. D
Mt. Sterling
Wade’s Mill
Ring
Mount Sterling High School Beats Millersburg MI 10 to 4
Mt Sterling High School defeats Millersburg Military Institute 10 to 4 in a strong home performance. The locals outplayed the visitors at every stage of the game.
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Mt. Sterling High School
Millersburg Military Institute
Henry estate sale near Mt Sterling on May 17 1917
Executors L T Chiles sell at James H Henry deceased estate on Mt Sterling Flat Rock turnpike 24 1/4 miles from Judy 7 miles from Mt Sterling at public auction 10 a m. Describes horses cows sows pigs ewes Bucks wagon harrow mowing machine plows buggy harness locust posts and household goods meat and lard. Terms to be announced sale day. Mrs Sallie and John D Henry executors.
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James H. Henry
Mt. Sterling and
Flat Rock Turnpike
Judy
Mt. Sterling
Jersey
Randall Harrow
Sallie
John D. Henry
G. N. Cox
Holt Avenue
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Mr Townsend Dies After Weeks of Illness
Mr Newton Townsend, a respected local resident, died after a prolonged illness. He leaves a wife and six children and was known as a devout Christian with many friends who mourn his loss.
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Newton Townsend
Mr. Townsend
Mt Sterling High School Alumni Banquet Set at Ringo's Hall
Arrangements are underway for the Mt. Sterling High School alumni annual banquet to be held at Ringo's Hall on Thursday June 7. Invitations with return cards will be mailed soon and prompt acceptance is hoped to gauge attendance as the committee plans an improved program.
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Mt. Sterling High School
Ringo’s Hall
Enjoyable Recital by Mrs Burbridge Delights Crowd
Mrs John W Burbridge gave a piano and voice recital at the High School auditorium last Thursday night attended by a large crowd. Pupils in both classes showed careful training and expert handling reflecting credit on themselves and their teacher. The recital was her first public appearance and success leads to hopes for more public recitals.
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John W. Burbridge
Guerrant Memorial Presbyterian Church Dedication
A memorial movement honoring Dr. E O Guerrant culminates with dedication exercises for the Guerrant Memorial Presbyterian church in Jackson next Sunday May 13. Invitations have been issued for the building opening with pews donated by Morgan's Command and a pulpit from the Daughters of the Confederacy. The day starts at 9 AM and ends with the evening sermon by Rev E H Doak of Wilmore.
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E. O. Guerrant
Guerrant Memorial Presbyterian Church
Jackson
Morgan
W. C. T. U. Party at Rest Room Friday Evening
The W. C. T. U. will host a Measuring Party at the Rest Room on Friday evening May 25.
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Duerson’s Drug Store
Court Street
L. R. Douglas
E. R. Little
Miss Cora
W. S. Turner
South
Mrs. J. S. Wilson
Bagdad
Adelaide Gay
Millersburg
James E. Gay
James Ogg
Mr. Ogg
Elizabeth Geering
T. M. Greene
Good Samaritan Hospital
L. T. Chiles
Eastin & Harris
Purina
J. F. Tabb
DR. Guerrant
W. C. T. U. Party
Cox
W. Hoffman Wood
WM. Cravens
Laloyc
Dhrue
Mt. Sterling National Bank
Kentucky
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank Redemption Fund
U. S
Borplugs
Montgomery
C. B. Patterson
C B Patterson
Elizabeth Wyatt
Lloyd
Steve Pieratt Chas
D. Grubbs
Coun
East High Street
H. C. Gillaspie
United States
Liberty Loan
Sterling National Bank
W. S. Lloyd
The
Montgomery National Bank
Pierce Winn
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