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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1915

Page

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Mrs Sarah Stockton McClure Dies at 80 in County

Mrs Sarah Stockton McClure died last Friday at age 80 after a long illness. A longtime county resident and church member, she served in her Christian church from girlhood and was loved by all. Survived by son J B McClure and daughter Mrs Clay Carpenter, funeral held Sunday at 10 am at her home, Rev Battenfield of Lexington officiating, interment Machpelah Cemetery.

Sarah Stockton McClure Christian Church J. B. McClure Clay Carpenter Battenfield Lexington Machpelah Cemetery

Ashes Brought Home for Ida M. Thomas Burial

The ashes of Ida M. Thomas who died in Berkeley California on April 23 were shipped to this city and interred Friday evening in Machpelah cemetery. She formerly lived here and is survived by two brothers Charles Thomas of Owenton and Eugene Thomas of this county and one niece Mrs J Clay Cooper.

Ida M. Thomas Berkley Cal Machpelah Cemetery Thomas Charles Thomas Owenton Eugene Thomas This County J. Clay Cooper

Sanitary Meat Market Ad Promises Quality Steaks

A compact advertisement promotes Sanitary Meat Market as the place for a good steak or roast. The notice emphasizes reliable cuts and local butchery services.

Sanitary Meat Market

Marriage Licenses Issued Last Week in Bath County Area

Marriage licenses were issued last week including Matthew Millard Steel to Miss Ethel Swart of Bath county and James Setters aged 19 to Miss Lida Johnson aged 17. Also listed are Tandy Crow 22 of Clark county to Emily Barnette 16, Walter Chandler 15 to Nora Branham of Preston Bath county, and Jacob Hiler 38 farmer to Lillewah Chaney of Spencer in this county.

Matthew Millard Steel Ethel Swart Bath County James Setters Lida Johnson Tandy Crow Clark County Emily Barnette Levee Walter Chandler Nora Branham Preston Jacob Hiler Lillewah Chaney Spencer

Filly Wins Derby in Historic Kentucky Finish

Regret owned by H P Whit ney of New York won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday from a strong field. Pebbles placed second with Sharpshooter third. The purse exceeded $10 000 and about 40 000 spectators attended the race.

Regret H. P. Whitney New York Pebbles Sharpshooter

Marriage at Lexington for Millard Hainline and Margaret Cravens

Friends in Lexington were surprised to learn of the marriage between Millard R. Hainline and Margaret Cravens. Both formerly lived here with many friends and relatives. Hainline is a prosperous businessman and Cravens is regarded as a splendid lady. Best wishes for happiness and prosperity.

Lexington Millard R. Hainline Margaret Cravens

Yearling mules arrive from Illinois for James M. Hutsell

James M Hutsell received a carload of yearling mules from Illinois praised as among the best in the county. Charles C McDonald bought a carload of cattle weighing 1360 pounds from Paul Thompson for the New York market at 7.44 cents per pound.

James M. Hutsell Illinois Charles C. McDonald Paul Thompson New York

Narrow Escape For Driver On Highway

John F Frazer swerved to avoid a snake on the roadside and struck a fence instead. The car was damaged but Frazer escaped injury.

John F. Frazer Frazer

Sells Paris Property To Dr Ussery At Five Thousand

George Rassenfoss of this city sold his Paris residence at the corner of Seventh and High streets to Dr. W C Ussery for 5000 dollars last week.

George Rassenfoss Paris W. C. Ussery Seventh and High Streets

Ping Pong Ducks For Sale By Local Breeder

For sale. Ping Pong ducks offered by D. R. Maupin, a breeder based on N. Maysville Street in Mt. Sterling Kentucky.

D. R. Maupin N. Maysville St Mt. Sterling

Mrs Louise M Patterson Dies in Los Angeles

Old friends mourn the death of Mrs Louise M Patterson of Los Angeles California wife of late Dr J T Patterson Hamilton College president. She is survived by three sisters a son and many relatives. Hamilton College Board of Trustees adopted resolutions praising her influence and character. Cremation planned with ashes to be interred in Machpelah cemetery beside her husband.

Louise M. Patterson Los Angeles Cal J. T. Patterson Hamilton C. C. Patterson

Frazer Tops April Deposits at Equitable Life

John 8 Frazer field supervisor in this city receives a letter from H J Powell manager praising April performance. The note commends first place in deposits volume and cases for the month.

John 8. Frazer Equitable Life Assurance Society Frazer H. J. Powell

For Sale Black Horse and Carriage Gear

Dr. P. K. McKenna advertises an eight year old black horse with phaeton and harness. Described as sound gentle and safe for ladies and family use in The Advocate for printing.

Black Horse Phaeton P. K. McKenna

Lecture on Hamlet by Prof J T C Noe at High School

Professor J T C Noe head of State University education department will lecture on Hamlet at 2 15 pm in the High School Auditorium. He is also a poet and playwright author of The Loom of Life and The Call of Blood praised by critics. Public invited to attend.

J. T. C. Noe Department of Education State University Noe

Boosting Party Heads to Owingsville for Judge Nomination

A group of prominent Democrats led by A. S. Hart and James H. Henry traveled to Owingsville on County Court Day to support W. B. White in the Democratic nomination for Circuit Judge as the Bath Circuit Court held its regular May term.

A. S. Hart L. L. Bridgforth James H. Henry M. O. Cockrell Albert Hoffman W. O. Chenault M. B. French Sidney J. Calk Samuel W. Nixon John A. Judy Owingsville W. B. White Bath

Pheasants Nesting Boosts Local Stock

Imported Ring Neck pheasants released by the State Game Warden appear to be thriving at Mr. B. P. Jeffries farm. A nest with eggs was found days after release, suggesting these birds may rear young and become plentiful with careful protection by the community.

B. P. Jeffries

Miss Rooney Accepts Position After Business Course

Miss Queen Rooney daughter of Mr and Mrs M Rooney of this city has completed a business course at W R Smith Business College Lexington and accepted a position with Mr John W Bain Secretary of the Blue Grass Fair Association Her friends applaud the good fortune.

Queen Rooney M. Rooney W. R. Smith Business College Lexington John W. Bain Blue Grass Fair Association

Burglars Busy Again On West High Street

Burglars broke into John R. Sharp’s West High Street home Monday night and stole two dollars in a change purse after taking his trousers. They also attempted to enter Allie Ratliff’s home but fled when frightened away.

John R. Sharp West High Street Mr. Sharp Allie Ratliff

Residence for Sale at Baptist Parsonage on West High Street

Brick residence known as the Baptist parsonage on West High street, currently occupied by Rev. J. S. Wilson. Property is in thorough repair and desirable. Inquiries to W. A. Sutton or W. T. Tyler.

Baptist Parsonage West High Street J. S. Wilson W. A. Sutton W. T. Tyler

New Automobiles Change Hands In Local Deals

Dr. Paul K. McKenna sold his Buick to County Clerk Keller Greene and bought a handsome 1915 Buick. Attorney R G Kern purchased a Ford runabout.

Paul K. McKenna Keller Greene R. G. Kern

Man’s House Choked With Flies After Poor Screening

Local tale recounts a man in town who failed to screen his windows. His house now swarms with flies, a warning to seek advice from The McCormick Lumber Co for proper screening solutions.

McCormick Lumber Co

Obituary: Mrs. Elizabeth Clay Thomas 28

Mrs Elizabeth Clay Thomas wife of R P Thomas died Saturday night after brief illness at age 28 She was highly popular in Central Kentucky with a sunny disposition and left two daughters and her father M C Clay Funeral at home with Christian church Rev Clyde Darsie officiating burial in Machpelah cemetery The Advocate extends condolences to the family The Fair promoting Turkish towels at discount.

Elizabeth Clay Thomas R. P. Thomas Clay Central Kentucky M. C. Clay Clyde Darsie The Christian Church Thomas Machpelah

Court of Appeals Refuses Mandate in Local Option Case

The Court of Appeals yesterday overruled the appellees motion to issue the mandate in the Young vs Trimble local option case and similar motions from Shelby Bourbon and Scott counties. Under the ruling saloons will operate until May 25.

Court of Appeals Appellees D. N. Young B. W. Trimble Shelby Bourbon Scott Counties

Bishop Camillus Maes Dies at 69 in Covington Diocese

Bishop Camillus P Maes of the Covington diocese died early Tuesday from a complication of diseases. He was 69 and served as a bishop in the Roman Catholic Church.

Camillus P. Maes Covington

Barber Shop Moves and Local Grocery Deals

Dick Everett announces move of his barber shop to the pool room space formerly United Clothing Store. A few seed potatoes remain for sale at 50 cents per bushel and fresh vegetables are available at Vanarsdell's.

United Clothing Store Sanitary Meat Market

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San-Tox Bassett Drug Co W. S. Lloyd DERBY J.D. Hazelrigg & Son California Montgomery County the Advocate For Printing Maes Greenwade’s Dick” Everett Vanarsdell’s Flanna Land & Priest Pictoria Pictoria Ie Johin Hl Keller
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