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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1917
Page
1
Arrangements are under way for a large Red Cross gathering in Mt Sterling on Sunday evening. All city congregations will join in a 7 30 pm service at the Methodist church with strong local participation, good music, and short addresses. Everyone is urged to attend.
Prof. W. C. Jetton, four years principal of the Henderson High School, has been offered the superintendency of Henderson City Schools. His acceptance is uncertain as another proposal is under consideration. He has been a respected educator and popular figure in the city, leaving with broad good wishes from friends and colleagues.
The Kentucky Tuberculosis Commission informs Miss Margaret Frost to cooperate with government efforts in teaching home nursing first aid and disease prevention. She is instructed to compile a list of individuals rejected for military service and provide reasons for rejection to the Commission.
Mt Sterling High School defeated Millersburg Military Institute 10 to 5 on Monday. Daniels and Hainline hit home runs, Kelly pitched superbly, and the squad will face Sharpsburg on Thursday.
A lighthearted column observes that slackers perform useful work in small ways by providing someone to vent at. The piece treats such figures as fixtures of daily life and humor in workplace dynamics.
Stanley C. Wood was stricken Friday evening and rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington Saturday after doctors found a twisted intestine and a blood clot during an eleven inch abdominal operation. He survived the surgery but faces an uncertain recovery. he had just passed an Army exam and was ordered to report to Fort Benjamin Harrison. His uncle W Hoff man Wood will oversee the Gazette during his illness.
Mr. Robert Young departed last Thursday for Bocas Del Toro, Panama, to join his brother, Johnson A. Young, already there. He will work for the United Fruit Company on a plantation managed by his brother. The Young family is prominent and friends predict success in their new home.
The Mt Sterling Garage reports robust Buick sales last week with customers including T N Coons R R Whitsitt J Greene Tom Fitzpatrick Roy Byrd and A B Skidmore buying six and four cylinder touring and runabout models. The Buick merits are boosting its popularity on the market.
Senator Beckham to name the Seventh district collector to succeed Ben Marshall whose term expired. Secretary McAdoo announced Friday. Beckham opposed Marshall’s reappointment while Frankfort figures James and Cantril supported him.
About 2500 cattle on offer with good quality yet slow trade. Prices held firm with 800-pound steers at 10 cents and yearlings near 10 cents, cows 5 to 9 cents, bulls 7 to 8 cents, canners at 5 to 8 cents. Buyers scarce. several notable lots moved to Cincinnati and Clark County buyers.
The Invincible Concert Co comprising colored performers will present an entertainment at the Court House on Thursday evening May 30 starting at 8 15. Proceeds go to Real Tabernacle C M E church. Rev W G Jones asks white community support for a successful event.
A severe blaze struck Lexington Monday morning causing nearly 400000 in damage. Merrick Lodge, a 75000 valued office building, was destroyed along with Second Presbyterian Church at 50000 in losses. Insurance covers about half. origin traced to a livery stable. Fire company performed admirably.
Miss Mary C. Armstrong of New York City will lecture at the Christian church next week on the "Ideal System of Music." The exact date will be announced in the Sentinel-Democrat. Lectures free. organizers hope for a large turnout.
Bay pony aged seven and a nice trap offered for sale. Pony described as safe for a lady and children. Contact B. W. Heflin.
President Wilson signed the Selective Draft War Army Bill and proclaimed a June 5 registration for men aged 21 to 30. The plan envisions enlisting 16,000,000 men to select 500,000 soldiers, with full National Guard mobilization from July 15 to August 5 and 329,000 new fighters plus 293,000 regulars to be in place by mid June, forming Pershing’s first front armies.
A letter from Sam H. McCormick outlines Major H E Ely’s selection rules for the Port Benjamin Harrison training camp. Criteria ordered military training, college education, then business experience with preference to older men. Many fit applicants were deferred, and a second camp may add three or four units. Vaccination illness noted for McCormick. he is Lexington resident.
President Wilson orders Maj. Gen. Pershing to lead a division of U S regulars to France to cooperate with Anglo-French forces as soon as possible. Pershing is a veteran of the Spanish American War and led U S troops in the Mexican expedition last fall pursuing bandits.
A notice requests individuals bring their job related work to the Advocate office for processing. It outlines submission steps and deadlines for document handoffs and inquiries.
A large patriotic demonstration planned for Memorial Day in Mt. Sterling will feature a 75 foot flag raised on Court House Square. The American Red Cross chapter leads the effort with Col A W Hamilton organizing and Rev E L Powell of Louisville delivering the main address. The event includes a gospel hand and planned vocal music inviting all Montgomery county residents.
Mr. W. H. Strossman Jr the Sunday School Superintendent of the Christian church received a birthday surprise after Sunday services. A military uniform portrait was unveiled from behind a map and earned him a purse from the congregation. Strossman also leads the Strossman Guards at Mt Sterling High School and was elected Captain of the Mt Sterling Minute Men.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts a Measuring Party at the Rest Rooms on Friday evening May 25 at seven o'clock. Attendees are urged to accept their invitation and attend. Proceeds support a charitable cause.
A major fire swept Atlanta, Georgia destroying property valued at two to three million dollars and burning 150 blocks. Efforts to stop the flames included dynamiting houses with little success as soldiers and Red Cross aid mobilized to shelter thousands of homeless. one death reported, a woman from shock.
The Baccalaureate sermon was preached Sunday night at the Baptist church by Rev. M. V. P. Yeaman of the Presbyterian church. Class Day exercises were held this morning at the school building with a large crowd in attendance. Commencement exercises follow tonight at the Christian church with principal address by Rev. Clyde Darsie marking the close of the school year.
At noon a heavy hailstorm visited this community lasting ten to fifteen minutes. Ground was nearly covered and a sky light in the Mt. Sterling Garage was broken. No other damage learned, though tobacco beds and gardens likely suffered. Hailstones described as large as bird eggs in some areas.
Mr Peter Greenwade has purchased fixtures and opened a first class barber shop in the Mike Holland building on Main street just below White s Drug Store. Every convenience found in a modern shop has been installed. Mr Farmer Greenwade will be in charge and desires friends to give him a share of their patronage.
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