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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
5
The piece notes over one million Kentuckians attended Sunday Schools last Sunday. It defends critics of the movement as ignorant, urges all to join next Sunday Mothers Day, and praises James B. Stears for being named postmaster of Nicholasville with Helm’s backing.
Miss Ethel Baker visited the county school while Miss Gene Schlegel and Mrs. M J Goodwin faced illness. A younger team lost to City Schools at the Fair Grounds park. Seniors prepare for a baccalaureate address at 7 30 p m at Presbyterian church with Rev J S Wilson.
Elizabethtown News notes Lieut. Gov. Black, who helped elect the ticket last November, may be overlooked at the State Convention because he is perceived as "dry." The suggestion arises to send him to St Louis as a delegate at large or to make him chairman.
A Montgomery Alabama Advertiser item shows Henry R. Bright, formerly of the county, in alfalfa fields and offers a fine view of the residence of R. B. Young, also a former local resident now living in Demopolis.
The notice notes that Cantrill as Campaign Chairman would be acceptable to liquor interests. White's offers large Petit Pois Peas in cans at 20 cents per can.
Jailer M. M. Brothers found Harris missing from his cell at 8 o clock after breaking through a wall with a hatchet and poker. Harris, alone in the jail, reportedly sang popular songs during the day and fled as evening fell, leaving officials puzzled by the sudden disappearance.
In a rare turn, Nicholas County’s jail stands empty, a feat unmatched by neighboring counties. The Carlisle Advocate notes the county’s record as an unusual milestone in local law enforcement.
For Rent five room cottage on Harrison avenue with good neighbors. Apply to Vanarsdell & Co.
Elizabethtown News notes the Democrats rely on Wilsons appeal to win Kentucky, not on Stanley’s standing. The piece highlights contrasting popularity factors shaping the political landscape.
Bicycle in good condition offered for a small price with application at this office. Irish potatoes priced at 25 cents per peck at J B White's store.
A brief classified ad notes Pure Jersey cream and provides phone contact 72. The listing also includes the name Mrs. Henry R. Prewitt and a partial number (44-31).
Mt. Sterling Mayor Co. K. Oldham proclaims May 11 and 12 as Clean Up Days urging residents to aid the street cleaning department. Refuse must be boxed or barreled. dumping will be fined and insanitary conditions prosecuted. Hog control and burning guidelines noted.
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