Death of Mrs. Stofer Brings Local Loss to Mt Sterling
Mrs. Nannie Stofer aged seventy six died May 28 from araemic poisoning. She leaves two children Mathew of Kansas City and Miss Mary of this county, a sister Sallie Tipton, a brother Samuel Chorn, and adopted daughter Ida Collins and adopted son Noel Duvall. Funeral Thursday 10:30 at Mt Sterling Baptist Church with Rev. J. S. Wilson, burial Machpelah Cemetery.
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Montgomeounty
Rd Stofer
Nannie
John H. Oldham
Mathew
Kansas City
Mary
Sallie Tipton
Aged P Preacher Dead
Rev. L. H. Reynolds longtime Kentucky minister dies at home in Winchester aged about eighty one after fifty seven years in the ministry Burial held at North Middletown cemetery.
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L. H. Reynolds
Winchester
Immense American flag raised in Court House yard
Tomorrow in Mt Sterling a 90 foot flagpole will host a ceremony at 1 30 PM with a large flag donated by the Fiscal court. Dr E L Powell of Louisville Kentucky will deliver the principal address as the Second Regiment band performs. Mt Sterling Public Schools pupils led by Red Cross members will march to the yard and Stressman's Guards will join. Warren Hatton aided by Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph workmen funded the pole erection.
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Court House Yard
E. L. Powell
Louisville
Kentucky
Mt. Sterling
Red Cross Society
Warren Hatton
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Colonel Gatewood Buys Oldsmobile Touring Car
Colonel Gatewood purchases a handsome Oldsmobile touring car from Strother Motors Company, the local agent, signaling a new purchase for his household.
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Colonel Gatewood
Strother Motors Company
Testament of Faith and Duty in a Devout Life
A eulogy extols a woman's life as a citizen friend and Kingdom worker. The verse praises fervent duty under a bright sky and well spent days, with nature teaching lessons. It says love binds the soul to heaven and the deceased rests without a tear.
State Magazine Publishing Company Formed in Kentucky
The State Magazine Publishing Company was incorporated at Frankfort to publish The Kentucky Magazine and a new illustrated periodical. Mount Sterling becomes the home office with offices in Louisville and Lexington, and a meeting for organization is set for next Thursday. Notable stockholders include R C Ballard Thruston Bennett H Young Charles D Pearce Charles E Hoge E H Taylor Jr Mackenzie R Todd Richard C Stoll Arthur W Miller Alan P Gilmore G B Senff Webster P Huntington and Webster Huntington.
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The
State Magazine Publishing Company
Frankfort
Kentucky Magazine
Mount Sterling
Magazine Company
Louisville
Lexington
Kentucky Magazine Project
R. C. Ballard Thruston
Filson Club
Bennett H. Young
Charles D. Pearce
Charles E. Hoge
E. H. Taylor, Jr
Mackenzie R. Todd
Richard C. Stoll
Arthur W. Miller
University of Kentucky
Alan P. Gilmore
G. B. Senff
Webster P. Huntington
the Magazine
Bankers Support Liberty Loan Drive in Lexington Meeting
Four bankers including Pierce Winn J O Greene W L Killpatrick and Chas D Grubbs met in Lexington to arrange bond subscriptions for the Liberty Loan Bonds. A resolution urged each bank to subscribe 10 percent of total deposits for itself and customers. The four local banks were allotted 250000 and Winn named County Committee Chairman. Banks nationwide pledge full government support.
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Messrs
Pierce Winn
J. O. Greene
W. L. Killpatrick
Chas. D. Grubbs
Lexington
For Sale A Fast Road Mare Named Asa Bean
A user offers a well regarded combined mare that rides well and is quick on the road. The seller notes she is not afraid of autos. Contact details and price are not provided.
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Asa Bean
Registration Day Declared for Men Aged 21 to 31
The notice sets next Tuesday June 5 as the registration day for men aged 21 to 31 under President Wilson's call. It warns of a year in federal prison for noncompliance. Local conscription board members and ward registrars are listed to oversee the process.
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Woodrow Wilson
Chenault
Keller Greene
Harry F. Howell
M. V. P. Yeaman
John 8. Frazer
Wm. TI. Strossman, Jr
Pierce Winn
Norman Horton
Marion B. French
W. R. McKee
B. Frank Perry
Smithville
Wm. Marshall
John M. Gatewood
Spencer
Bruce Duff
John Hor
Rooms for Rent on Harrison Avenue
Notice advertises rooms and a barn for rent by Mrs. English on Harrison avenue. The short entry lists rental availability with no additional details on pricing or terms.
Red Cross memb ership drive exceeds goal in local county
The Red Cross Society campaign launched Saturday drew strong public support. Volunteers in nurse uniforms attracted attention and raised membership from 500 to 614 by five oclock, with Flo Shirley earning fifty new members. All funds go to the National Red Cross Society. local groups clarify their separate roles, and plans continue to reach at least 1000 members countywide.
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Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Flo Shirley
Health and Welfare League
Country Woman’s Club
National Red Cross Society
Country Woman's Club
Red Cross Benefit Chautauqua Profits Offer Accepted
The Presbyterian men who brought the Redpath Chautauqua to Mt. Sterling four years ago offer all annual profits to the local American Red Cross chapter. The offer is warmly welcomed and accepted by The Advocate.
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Presbyterian Church
Mt. Sterling
The
American Red Cross
Sutton and Son Introduce Modern Motor Funeral Car
W A Sutton and Son announce a 60 horsepower motor driven funeral car delivering rapid response to hospital calls and quick embalming. The vehicle features electric lighting, refined floral racks, pilaster furniture styling, and expert craftsmanship. This upgrade places Sutton and Son among leading undertakers nationwide.
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W. A. Sutton & Son
Miss Gatewood Wins Nazareth College Tennis Championship
Miss Mary Lawless Gatewood a Nazareth College student and daughter of L. D. Gatewood won the college tennis championship after several spirited contests last week. Friends of the winner are pleased by her success.
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Mary Lawless Gatewood
Nazareth College
Miss Gatewood
L. D. Gatewood
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