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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1916
Page
1
Merchants are urged to submit all advertisements for October Dollar Day by Friday, October 6 in order to ensure proper promotion for the event on Saturday, October 14. The notice stresses early submission to maximize advertising impact and public participation.
The Camargo Community Club announces its first meeting at the Consolidated School building on Saturday October 7 at 2 PM. The program includes Rev. B F Battenfield devotional, pupil recitations and readings by Della Richardson Anice Wallace and others, a debate on silage feeding, a stock feeding lecture by Prof. W D Nichols from the University of Kentucky, and a male quartet performance followed by social hour.
Miss Mannix daughter of Mr and Mrs James Mannix of this city will marry Mr Donald Martin of Sharpsburg this month. The engagement was announced last week. Mannix is described as attractive and popular while Martin is a young man of fine business ability. They have many well wishers.
Mr. Roy Alexander sold his house and lot on Antwerp avenue to Mr. W Hockaday. Price not disclosed.
Farmers cooperation insurance offered by agent J. T. Coons. Contact by phone 456 W-1 for details at the Hurst residence.
Kentucky Utilities installed new street lights from High Street to H. G. Hoffman's residence replacing aging arc lights. The city eyes a municipally owned plant, with an expert study and bid discussions with KU to extend modern lighting citywide and cut current costs. Officials expect further contract reductions and emphasize prudent city leadership.
The quarterly workers conference will be held at the Methodist church Sunday at 2 30 with devotions bible class and a Bible School program led by Rev. Clyde Darsie and Rev. B F Battenfield. Five minute talks by superintendents follow and elections for county superintendents and Home Department are planned. Public is invited. Home killed real at Vanarsdell's.
The new Baptist church held its first services in the main auditorium this Sunday morning. Mrs. Mathers played the organ as the choir offered special music. A large congregation attended praising the organ and building while Rev. J B Wilson was thanked for his tireless work on the church project. Mrs. William Bridgforth and Mrs. James Bigstaff were noted among early supporters.
Mr. M. R. Singleton will display a large number of Georgia land products in city show windows soon. Prospective buyers should see local representative W. Hoffman Wood for Southern lands offered at very reasonable prices. Watch for the display.
To my customers I have moved from Queen street to the Evans property on West Main street. Plain or fancy sewing neatly and promptly done and at reasonable prices. Mrs. Harry E. Johnston.
A party will leave this week for a two week camping trip on the Cumberland River near Williamsburg. They include Dr. C. W. Harris Captain C. H. Petry W. L. Killpatrick H. G. Enoch and C. T. Hazelrigg.
Judge Ben R. Turner announces he will submit his claims to the Democrats of Mt Sterling at the proper time as a candidate for re election to the Mt Sterling Police Court.
At the Montgomery Fiscal Court meeting Judge W. C. Chenault nominated W. F. Horton for Road Engineer for a two year term. The court approved and Horton was declared elected to succeed himself. A committee was appointed to buy a poor farm if the bond issue passes in November. Levee Pike and Paris Pike were designated as state aid roads to be repaired next year.
The Annual Rally Day of the Presbyterian Sabbath School will be held next Sunday with baptismal hopes for several children. Regular school starts at 10 30 and Rally Day exercises begin at 11 00. L T Chiles is superintendent and asks members to invite others to attend. Our Ladies Shoes from Punch Graves Co offer quality and style.
Reports indicate several tobacco sales have occurred with Hoskin Bros. reportedly selling about 10 000 pounds at 13 cents per pound. The record suggests this may be the best sale reported so far.
Mr. Anderson C Bogie purchased a Ford runabout from Strother Motors Co. of this city last week. The dealership has just received a carload of machines for sale.
Mrs. Mary T. D. Kendall reveals the engagement of her daughter Jean Thomson Kendall to J. L. Shuratt of Atlanta Georgia. The couple plans a late autumn wedding in the city. Kendall is a popular Central Kentucky social figure. Shuratt is a Swift & Company business associate with Southern family roots. The Advocate extends prenupial felicitations.
United States Senator James P. Clarke of Arkansas died at his Little Rock home on Sunday after a brief illness. Clarke, a long time leader in his party, had served as president pro tempore of the Senate.
Local notice states James OConnell is no longer lost and is now at his place of business beside Traders National Bank. The entry promotes water proof winter boots, custom footwear, and a full shoe repair service.
Mr James R Magowan sold a five year old plantation horse to a Tennessee gentleman last week for 500 dollars. The sale is regarded as an excellent price for a riding horse.
Hon J H Davis known as Cyclone Davis of Texas will speak to Democrats at Court House this city Saturday at 7 30. He is described as an old school orator and an interesting speaker. All classes are urged to hear him. He will be accompanied by Congressman W J Fields.
The W C T U holds its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 2 30 PM at Mrs Ed Reis home. Echoes and delegates from the Lexington State convention will report. Members and interested friends are urged to attend. Punch. Graves Co announces corduroy suits.
Mr. Lewis Judy resigns from T. K. Barnes & Sons to devote full time to Tab Theatre, with which he has been connected for several months. He has been an employee of the store for about fifteen years.
In an altercation with Charles Bradshaw, James Letcher cut Bradshaw in the face body and one arm. The cause of the trouble could not be ascertained.
Classified note seeks a residence described as modern and centrally located. Applicants directed to apply at the office. Mention of Walk-Over shoes for ladies and Punch Graves & Co appears in the readable fragment.
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