Few Orders Received for Reserve Corps Candidates
Of ten local men examined to enter the United States Reserve Corps only three have received orders. L. G. Howard, Stanley M. Brown, and L. V. Morrell were ordered to report at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis. Howard has left. Brown and Morrell reported. Raymond Cobb joined them later. Grubbs Coleman and Wood were not accepted and were asked to try the next camp, leaving hopeful applicants disappointed after resigning jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States ’ Reserve Corps
Fort Benjamin
Thomas Grubbs
C. T. Coleman
8. C. Wood
Upham
Grubbs
Coleman
Wood
Mrs Turner Elected to Phi Beta Kappa Honor
Mrs Ben R Turner, holder of an M A from Randolph Macon Woman's College, has been elected to the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. The honor recognizes top scholarship at a college of high standing as the chapter at Randolph Macon Woman's College has just been established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben R. Turner
World of Letters
Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity
Phi Beta Kappa
Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Turner
City Traffic Signs Arrive and Placed at Intersections
New Keep to the Right signs have arrived and are mounted at key intersections. They feature large readable lettering and a red flag above. City officials say strict enforcement could reduce accident risk.
Private Rick P. Thomas Joins First Kentucky Regiment
Mr. Rick P Thomas of Louisville has joined Company L, First Kentucky Regiment as a private. He returned to Louisville Monday night and aims to enlist others. Upon returning he expects appointment as a sergeant, with many friends in the city wishing him well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick P Thomas
First Kentucky Regiment
Louisville
Thomas
New Potatoes and Tomatoes Featured at Vanansdell’s
Fresh vegetables including new potatoes and new tomatoes are advertised at Vanansdell's with a variety of greens and seasonal produce available for local shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanansdell’s
Richmond Delegation Tours Mt Sterling For Health League
Friday marked Gala Day as Richmonds business leaders and club women visited Mt Sterling to learn about the Montgomery County Health and Welfare League and the Ladies Rest Room. Rev Yeaman Dr Thompson and R G Kern spoke on aims and costs, with Miss Margaret Frost sharing experiences as fundraising plans begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Montgomery County Health & Welfare League
C. C. Thomas
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Sterling
M. V. P. Yeaman
W. R. Thompson
Health League
R. G. Kern
Margaret Frost
Robi. Tipton
C. K. Oldham
Health and Welfare League
Compliment for Cumberland Directory Highlights Atlanta Office Praise
A letter to Manager Warren Hatton from the Atlanta main office of Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company commends the recently issued telephone directory. The special agent calls the book mechanically perfect and equal to any printing office, praising Mt Sterling residents for their splendid local office and its equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Hatton
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Atlanta
Mt. Sterling
Cumberland Company
Local groups pledge funds and plant sale aids Red Cross
The Elks and Masonic lodges each give $100 to the Red Cross fund. Mrs Sidney Johnson is selling flowers from her garden to raise more for the Red Cross, expected to exceed $50. The Fiscal Court will donate a large flag for headquarters. Over 100 have joined the society. A cut flower sale is planned the day before Decoration Day. Have you joined?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks and Masonic Lodges
Red Cross
Sidney Johnson
Banks to Close Promptly in Mt Sterling
Notice to the Public from Mt Sterling Kentucky dated May 14 1917 states banks will close at three o'clock starting Monday May 21 to allow employees to close the day’s business. Customers are asked to transact all business before three o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Death of Hon. Caleb R. Brooks in Oklahoma City
Telegrams report the death of Caleb R. Brooks at his Oklahoma City home from a complication of diseases. A prominent lawyer and banker, he once practiced in this area, served as Commonwealth's Attorney, was U S District Attorney for this state, and leaves a wife and four children. Interment is in Oklahoma City today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb R. Brooks
Oklahoma City
Okla
A. B. White
Commonwealth
Omahioma
United States
Grover Cleveland
Leroy Brooks
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fannie B. Nesbitt
This
Bath
Sailor Charles Smathers Visits Parents After Marine Service
Charles Smathers returned home from seven months with the Marine Corps aboard the battleship Michigan weighing 160 pounds, up from 139. He earned a marksman medal and urges friends to enlist, with several youths expected to join soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Sam
Navy
Charles Smathers
William Smathers
Lexington Hosts Local High School Baseball Friday
The Lexington High School baseball team comes here to play the local high school team Friday at Fair Grounds Park at 3 15 p m. Cynthiana beat Lexington 4 to 0 last Friday, Mt Sterling seen as strong hope for Friday. Local players are in good form having won both games this season, with a large crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Fair Grounds Park
Cynthiana
Mt. Sterling
Thompson Returns to Ship After Visit to Mother
Earl Thompson left Friday night to rejoin his companions aboard the battleship Delaware after a several day stay with his mother Mrs. Nannie Thompson. He has served in the US Navy for the past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Thompson
Nannie Thompson
Delaware
Mr. Thompson
Uncle Sam
Navy
Red Cross Campaign Urges Montgomery County Enrollment
Local effort plans a systematic canvass of Montgomery County for Red Cross dues of 1.00 per year. Appeal highlights Red Cross aid to soldiers and suffering, urging men and women to join and inspire others to enroll. The call emphasizes civic duty and the value of timely relief for wounded soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
American National Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Narrow Escape At Sea In World War Era
Mrs. Jane Wright reports her son in law, Ernest Hargett, a U S veterinarian, survived a submarine attack while transporting horses to England. The convoy was hit on the return voyage with torpedoes and gunfire, burning the ship before all aboard escaped in lifeboats and were rescued by a British cruiser. Hargett returned to Norfolk aboard The Oduna and plans to sail again to England soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wright
Washington, D. C
Ernest Hargett
U.S
England
America
Hargett
Oduna
Norfolk
Keller Joins Elks Fraternal Order at Local Meeting
Mr. John H. Keller the Main Street dry goods merchant was initiated into the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks at the last meeting reflecting a social uptake in the community with Keller joining the fraternal group alongside local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Keller
Main Street
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Mrs. Frazier Dies at Daughter's Home in Bourbon County
Mrs. Charles H. Frazier dies at her daughter Mrs. L T Dillon in Bourbon county after months of illness. She was 63 and noted for her Christian life and cheerful manner. Survived by husband, three daughters, four sisters, and five brothers. Funeral at W S Smathers residence Friday at 10 a.m. Rev W A Wolfe officiating. Buried in Machpelah cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Frazier
L. T. Dillon
Bourbon County
J. M. Jones
Spencer County
W. S. Smathers
City
Mollie Clark
L. A. Wise
C. B. Dale
This County
Fannie Wilson
Indiana
Messrs
John, C. B
Lane Clark
R. L. Clark
Bath County
Willis Clark
Nicholas County
W.S. Smathers
W. A. Wolfe
Machpelah
Advocate
Senate approves grain ban to curb liquor production
The Senate, 38 to 33, adds a provision to the Espionage bill forbidding cereal grains for making intoxicating liquor from September 1 1917 to war’s end. House expected to pass. Kentucky senators Beckham voted for, James voted against. First step toward a dry United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Kentucky
Beckham
James
United States
Miss Eleanor Guilfoile Wins High School Declamatory Contest
Eleanor Guilfoile captured first prize at the annual high school declamatory contest held Thursday evening between the Halleck and Cavein societies. Martha Mae Robinson earned second honors as judges John G. Winn Mrs J L Cannon and C D Grubbs judged a closely contested event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Guilfoile
Halleck
Cavein
Martha Mae Robinson
John G. Winn
J. L. Cannon
C. D. Grubbs
Local Man Joins United States Marines
Relatives report Brent G. Nunnelley formerly of this city has joined the U S Marines and is assigned to a training camp in the South. Nunnelley has many friends here eager to learn of his enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent G. Nunnelley
Kingsport
Tenn
United States Marines
Nunnelley
U.S. Service
Pony and Trap for Sale
Bay pony seven years old and a nice trap offered for sale. Pony is safe for ladies and children. By E. W. Heflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Heflin
FARM LABOR BIG PROBLEM IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
The piece reports a severe farm labor shortage in Montgomery county as 200 workers left for northern factory cities for higher wages. Farmers struggle to hire competent hands, with one farmer resorting to parole of a known ex convict to work the land. The issue is described as alarming and deserving attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Frankfort
Two Vansant Brothers Enter Officers Reserve Corps Training
Dr and Mrs J A Vansant announce that their two sons have passed exams and entered the United States Officers Reserve Corps training camps. Thomas H Vansant from Fulton Missouri served as assistant cashier at Calloway Bank and is stationed at Camp Fort Riley Kansas. James A Vansant Jr from Duluth Minnesota, formerly in the hardware business, is at Fort Snelling Minnesota. Both are praised as fine young men and expected to rise in military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Vansant
United States Officers’ Reserve Corps
Thomas H. Vansant
Fulton, Mo
Calloway Bank
Camp Fort Riley
Kansas
James A. Vansant, Jr
Fort Snelling
Minn
Duluth
Death of Little Boy Edwin Ricketts at Home
Master Edwin Ricketts six year old son of Mr and Mrs Thos Ricketts died at their Holt avenue home Sunday after a month long illness of tubercular meningitis. Funeral services were held at the residence with burial in the family burying ground. Edwin was a bright lad and deeply mourned by his parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin R. Ricketts
Thos. Ricketts
Holt Avenue
Edwin
Registration Cards for Selective Draft Issued
Sheriff Harry F. Howell received from the United States government the registration cards to be used for the selective draft. No instructions have been issued yet. Registration likely begins two weeks after the bill is signed by the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Howell
United States
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