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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1915

Page

4

Local County and City Races Listed for Voters

The notice lists candidates for County Commissioner First District Jno H Blount Geo W Anderson Jr Second District C W McCormick T J Thomas Third District T C Quisenberry C L Dean A L Tipton E B Quisenberry and City offices including City Clerk Henry M Ringo John S Duty Chief of Police John Gibbons James C Tipton City Treasurer C B Patterson City Assessor W T Fitzpatrick Jr.

Henry M. Ringo John S. Duty Police John Gibbons James C. Tipton

Occupation Tax Funds Urged for City Finances and Streets

The newspaper discusses the occupation tax collected from saloons rising to 1000 per year and debates its best use. It suggests applying funds to the Current Expense Fund to reduce floating debt around 2000 and directs remaining resources to macadam street improvements for fairer benefit. It cautions on future revenue reductions and urges prudent allocation.

Miss Roseberry Will Recover After Auto Crash

Physicians attending Miss Carolyn Roseberry of Paris at the Versailles hospital believe she will recover from terrible injuries suffered in a car accident last Sunday night. She has maintained confidence, telling daily she would get well.

Carolyn Roseberry Paris Versailles

Fresh Fish Arrives Daily at Sanitary Meat Market

Fresh fish is received daily at the Sanitary Meat Market and sold at low prices. The market emphasizes affordability for seafood buyers seeking regular deliveries.

Sanitary Meat Market

Drug Inspector Finds No Violations Under New Narcotics Law

Dr. Will N. Craig of Stanford, United States Inspector under the Harrison Narcotic Act, visited the city Thursday and checked local druggists for compliance. He reported every pharmacist maintained strict accounts and fully complied with the new narcotics law.

Will N. Craig Stanford United States Craig

Notice of Transfer by J W Baber

Notice states a transfer by J W Baber with contact phone 840 and a 37 tf reference, indicating a change of ownership or responsibility. The brief item provides a contact method for inquiries tied to the transfer.

J. W. Baber

The Revival and Sale of Parks Hill Camp Meeting

Parks Hill Camp Meeting in Central Kentucky evolved from a ten day religious gathering into a large assembly drawing crowds of 10 000 plus with speakers like Sam Jones and Bryan before being sold to private parties. The piece also promotes seasonal produce and garden supplies from Vanarsdell and Greenwade’s with notes on fresh berries and spring greens.

Parks’ Hill Kentucky Sam Jones Wm. Jennings Bryan DeWitt Talmage Lyman Abbott

Cottage for Sale on 50 by 200 Lot with Monthly Interest

Private seller offers a cottage on a 50 by 200 foot lot with monthly payments and good investment interest. The property, adjoining Wm Blevins and Mrs Mary Schlegel, will be sold at terms announced on sale day. Viewings encouraged, date to be announced.

Wm. Blevins Mary Schlegel

Wallace W. Rlowe Named Manager at Olympian Springs Hotel

It has practically been decided that Wallace W. Rlowe will manage Olympian Springs hotel this season. Patrons from the city anticipate good service, as Howe is well regarded from past seasons in the same role.

Wallace W.rlowe Olympian Springs Howe

The Best of Everything to Eat at Vanarsdell's

Smoked tenderloins and dried beef highlight Vanarsdell's menu offering a selection of savory meats. The advert invites readers to enjoy these ready to eat dishes at the vendor.

Best Home Vanarsdell’s

Prize winners at Table Opera House guessing contest

Winners were Messrs. T. Gibbons L. R. Douglas and Marvin Gay. The note echoes a quip about women and knowledge and mentions fresh vegetables and a talking clean up slogan as ad copy. The Advocate for printing.

Messrs. T. Gibbons L. R. Douglas Marvin Gay Table Opera House

Home and family ideals in a timeless Christian view

The passage extols the home as a sacred, cozy haven where Jesus is present. It emphasizes love, peace, charity, self-denial, kindness, respect for others, religion, truth as priceless values, and the goal of building an ideal home so that all good things will follow.

Earth Jesus

Tax Can Cause Strain as Collector Is Absent

A wry observation notes how households tighten belts when the tax collector is away, sparking reflections on municipal finances and public service funding in times of absence.

Moonshine Raid Nets Large Still in Elliott County

A. D. Wells the U S Deputy Collector with Deputy P. C. Eubank and posseman Jas R Peed conducted a moonshine raid in Elliott County last week. They seized a large still and a quantity of whiskey and beer which were destroyed.

A. D. Wells U. S United States P. C. Eubank Jas. R. Peed Elliott County

Van Arsdell Meats Offers Steak Roast and Ham Options

For quality cuts call Van Arsdell for a selection of steak roast and ham. The ad highlights a ready supply of meats and a contact for ordering.

Vanarsdell

Corkscrew Used In Opening An Argument

An exchange notes that a corkscrew is sometimes used in opening an argument, and comments on how names change. The remark plays on wordplay and social language shifts.

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Advocate Publishing Company W. Hedden, JR Mt. Sterling William A. Young W. B. White, B. F. Day Commonwealth’s Attorney Chas. W. Nesbitt W. C. Hamilton B. S. Wilson Jno A. Daugherty General Assembly Asa B. Pieratt C. W. McCormick T. J. Thomas T. C. Quisenberry C. L. Dean A. L. Tipton E. B. Quisenberry C. B. Patterson W. T. Fitzpatrick, Jr Miss Roseberry Sutton - Gastin Company Funeral Directors and Embalmers Parks Hill Greenwade’s Antwerp Avenue Cunningham W. Hofman Wend Thomas G. Cunningham Mt. Sterling, Ky Hoffman the Advocate For Printing Treadeasy J. Hi. Brunner, the Shoe Man Munsineo Enit Pena A.b.oldham&co
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