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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1916
Page
1
Mr McChesney of art will address voters next Monday at 1 30 PM at the Court House in the interest of the Democratic party The speaker is described as one of Kentucky s brightest sons and is noted for his willingness to serve The notice invites ladies to attend.
The report notes two recent crashes. Thomas M. Greene lost control near Mrs. Hawes Lane residence on the Owingsville pike, overturning his car but escaping injury. A National Hotel waiter, driving a Ford runabout from Winchester, ran onto the Maysville street pavement and into lumber, wrecking the car.
A one night street fair hosted by the Junior Woman's Club invites community participation. Proceeds support local charitable efforts and youth programs with activities, crafts, and food stalls.
Mr. Jack Winn son of Hon and Mrs John G Winn of this city and a Princeton University student played the end position for Princeton in the game against the University of North Carolina Saturday. The final score was 29 to 0 in favor of Princeton.
Mr A C Bogie sold 65 head of cattle weighing about 1100 pounds to Mr Simon Weil of Lexington last week. Bogie had previously purchased 170 head of feeders from Mr Jonas Weil. Punch Graves Co handled the deal.
A large audience packed every seat with standing room at a Saturday night Democratic gathering. Cyclone Davis, Texas congressman, delivered a stirring address praising President Wilson and urging support for his policies. He spoke alongside Congressman W. J. Fields of the district.
M R Singleton advertises a show window display in Mt Sterling for next County Court Day featuring products from Georgia land for sale. The land, priced from 12.50 to 37.50 per acre, is promoted as a bargain versus local prices, with W Hoffman Wood as the local agent.
Merchants requested the shift from Saturday to Thursday for monthly Dollar Day sales. The next event will be Oct 21, with promotions continuing on the fourth Thursday each month. Watch the Advocate and Sentinel-Democrat for bargain day updates.
A lost diamond bracelet was found on a street between the Methodist church and 32 Harrison Avenue. Finder should return it to Mrs. E. E. Jones to receive a reward.
Mt Sterling High School defeated Georgetown 20 to 0 last Friday and will face a strong Cynthiana team on the local field next Thursday. The teams are evenly matched in weight and an exciting contest is anticipated. Admission is 25 cents. Game called at 3 oclock.
All persons having claims against the estate of C. C. Copher will present same to the undersigned properly proven according to law. Sherman Lee Levee Ky administrator.
Senator J C W Beckham opened his presidential campaign in McLean county before a large audience. He lauded the Democratic administration for three and a half years of reforms and foreign policy handling, contrasted it with Hughes, and urged continued leadership under Wilson. He cited Ford Edison Fisher and others to support his case and urged voters to act as patriots rather than partisans.
A sharp quip portrays men as mostly disappointing, suggesting a bleak view of male character. The line equates men to jokes with an exaggerated statistic that forty eight of fifty are poor.
A terse note observes that a hunter operates without regard to any open or closed hunting season, implying unregulated pursuit. The remark frames hunting as a constant, year round activity outside formal limits.
The Table Theatre presents Fair and Warmer tomorrow night with strong advance notices. Audiences are urged to reserve tickets now as early reviews praise the production and cautions about missing it may bring regret.
Emma Magowan trained by J Malcolm Forbes won a notable race at Lexington on Friday trotting in 2:07 14 and 2:07 34 as a two year old. Bred and sold by J R Magowan of the city, the mare is among the fastest two year olds worldwide.
Two brindle steers about 800 pounds each missing since last seen on Paris Pike near Somerset Bridge. Liberal reward offered for information. Contact W. A. Sutton with tips.
Real estate firm Oldham and Frazer sold the Fehan property on East High street to Mrs. Jennie Thomas for 2008 dollars. The sale was noted as very reasonable given the location and property circumstances.
Rev. B. F. Hungerford, aged 91, died last Thursday at his Shelby county home. A widely known and beloved minister, he left thousands of mourners across the nation. The notice references Punch, Graves & Co., Hart, Schaffner & Marx clothing.
Charles H. Smathers, son of Mr and Mrs W S Smathers, of this city, has passed the examination and enlisted in the U S Navy. He is undergoing preliminary training at Port Royal, South Carolina.
Brick house with five rooms and sleeping porch features a fine garden a stable and a large lot full of fruit. Apply to Phone 112 Mrs R F Greene for details and rental arrangements.
Invitation list announces the marriage of Emma Katherine Brinker to John M Mathias on Wednesday October 25 1916 at 8 30 AM at St Aloysius Church Covington Kentucky The groom is a Carlisle native popular in Mt Sterling and has attended dances in town
Hurst Home Farmers Co operation Insurance. Ask J. T. Coons, agent. Phone 456 W-1.
Relatives in Winchester report the marriage of Miss Margaret Floyd Day to Mr Webb Johnson in Covington on Saturday at 11 am The couple will stay several days at the Gibson Hotel in Cincinnati Miss Day’s Mt Sterling friends extend best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Mr. Dan Holbarn has been awarded the Holt avenue street contract and now has a gang on the job. The plan includes thorough rolling and macadam designed for long life with low yearly repair. Also mentions Boys School Suits.
A compositor error misnamed the groom as Smatt in last week’s engagement notice for Miss Jean Kendall. The correct surname is Thweatt. We regret the error and advise readers to note the correction. Buy your hat from
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