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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1914

Page

3

Muster List of April 1842 County Muster

The following Muster List for April 1842 was provided by Mr. Asa Bean and names locals who mustered in the county. Readable entries include Josiah Anderson, William White, P. G. Tucker, L. A. Glover, Daniel Forest, George Armstrong, James Rabourn, T. J. Nicholson, Lewis Debard, William Cromwell, and others such as John McNespy, Jackson Divine, William Smith, John McDaniel, James H. Reynolds, Charles Daniel, and more.

Asa Bean Josiah Anderson William White P. G. Tucker L. A. Glover Daniel Forest George Armstrong James Rabourn T. J. Nicholson Lewis Debard William Cromwell Joseph Irvin John McNespy Jackson Divine William Smith John McDaniel

Meritol Hair Tonic Ad Promises Scalp Health

An advertisement touts Meritol Hair Tonic as preventing scalp diseases by regular use to keep germs away, claiming it prevents dandruff and baldness. Mt Sterling Drug Co offers it with a 50 cent and 1 dollar price and exclusive agency. Also notes Vanarsdell's carries all kinds of green vegetables.

Mt. Sterling Drug Co

The Lagoon Opens Sunday May 24

The popular Kentucky resort The Lagoon opposite Cincinnati will begin the regular season on Sunday May 24. Thousands of workers are transforming the grounds into a fairyland with painted buildings and abundant flowers. Free cabaret performances at the Club House and Roof Garden, along with land and water acts, motor dome races each Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and other amusements are planned.

Kentucky the Lagoon Cincinnati John S. Prince Lagoon Ludlow 4Th & Vine

FOR YOUR DEN 5 BEAUTIFUL COLLEGE PENNANTS

Beautiful string of college pennants from Yale Harvard Princeton Cornell Michigan each sizes 7 to 24 inches. Felt heading streamers letters and mascots in proper colors. Sent postpaid for 50 cents and 5 stamps to cover postage. Howard Specialty Company Dayton Ohio

Yale Harvard Princeton Cornell Michigan ART Portrayal CO Dayton Ohio

Closing of Alexander Bank Shocks State Officials

The State Banking Commissioner shut down George Alexander & Company on Tuesday last, ending a long run of semi annual eight to sixteen percent dividends. At February 2 1914 the bank reported 303745.17 in deposits 22500 in surplus and loans of 379865.32. Rumors claim bad loans caused a 125000 loss and George Alexander assigned all property for creditors with Sam Clay named as assignee. Alexander was formerly with Paris Old Northern Bank where his father Charlton Alexander served as cashier.

George Alexander & Company Thomas J. Smith George Alexander Paris Old Northern Bank Charlton Alexander Alexander Sam Clay Kentucky

A SHOCKING CUSTOM

Mrs J R Moore writes from Choon Chun Korea about a widow left with a child and barley. Christians shelter her to guard against men who might force marriage. She prefers widowhood and fears being forced to wed a stranger.

Piano Lessons Offered by Miss Aline Wilson

Beginning June 16, a limited number of piano pupils will be accepted in Mt. Sterling and Winchester. For terms and details write Miss Aline Wilson care Randolf Macon Institute 46 41 Danville Va.

Mt. Sterling Winchester Aline Wilson Randolf-Macon Institute Danville

Wesley Ginn and L G Howard Contact Phones

Wesley W Ginn lists phone 292 and L G Howard provides phone 712. Contact details appear together in the notice for follow up.

Wesley W. Ginn L. G. Howard

Ginn and Howard Contractors and Builders Estimates

Ginn and Howard offer building and repair estimates for all kinds of work in city and county. They invite contracts and promise to help save money. Se, i:

Hall F. J. Cudinly & CO Toledo Ohio

Premier Non-Puncture Auto Tires Guarantee 7500 Miles

An advertisement touts Premier Non-Puncture tires with a 7500 mile guarantee covering punctures wear and blowouts. It lists introductory prices for multiple tire sizes, discounts for full payment, and COD terms, urging early ordering and direct sales only.

United States

Twin Fillies Born From 22-Year-Old Mare Anna Worthington

A broodmare named Anna Worthington, travelling from this city to Lexington, produced twin bay fillies several days ago. Worthington, a regular breeder with a foal each year, has four offspring including Lucille Brooks 2:09% and Aussie Day 2:12%. The 22-year-old mare also faces blindness and is owned by J. R. Magowan of this city.

Lexington Anna Worthington Eaf Lucille Brooks J. R. Magowan

Meritol Eczema Remedy Promoted by Local Drug Co

A local drug store advertises Meritol Eczema Remedy promising instant relief for eczema itching and burning. Sold and guaranteed by Mt. Sterling Drug Co as sole agency with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar.

Mt. Sterling Drug Co

Methodists' foreign church investments total 306065.92

The record notes the Methodist Episcopal Church south invested 306065.92 in buildings abroad. Do you attend church regularly.

The Methodist Episcopal Church South

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