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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
1
The Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist church was organized at Mrs. Ben Turner home on Tuesday afternoon to foster youth interest in mission work locally and globally. Officers elected include President Alpha Enoch and First Vice President Genmol Gatewood with Carolyn Bourne as Second Vice President.
The first program of a fall winter series at the Christian church is next Friday evening October 22 at 8 oclock. Performers include Miss Veach of Louisville vocalist Prof Bruce Reynolds violinist and Mrs Chas D Grubbs pianist. Admission is free and no collection will be taken. The public is invited to attend all events.
Miss Georgie Sledd County School Superintendent appeals to the public to donate clothing and other items to aid poor families. Call 314 or leave donations at Annie Thompson's dress shop. Children lack proper clothing for school while new buckwheat flour appears at Vanarsdell's.
The latest bedside report from Memphis Tennessee lists Mr Frank Trimble as extremely low with virtually no hope for recovery. He is the brother of Mr J G Trimble of this city.
William H. Turley 33 died Tuesday night October 5 1916 at his home near the Levee in this county after a long illness. He was born and raised here and leaves wife Minnie Richardson and two children. He is survived by four sisters and four brothers and his funeral was held Thursday at 2 pm at his mother Mrs Samuel Turley's home on the Camargo pike with burial at Machpelah cemetery. The Christian church member was noted for his genial character and neighbors offer condolences.
Voters are reminded of special registration days on October 25 26 and 27. Those who miss regular registration must register then to participate in the November election or the next August primary.
Advertisement offers a $2,000 loan secured by farm property for a two year term. The notice credits A Hoffman & Son at 1541 and references local business ties. It mentions beef pork and lamb production at Vanarsdell's and the Advocate for printing services.
The State Game and Fish Commission seeks help from Montgomery County sportsmen to stock covers and streams with pheasants quail and fish. Messages by J Quincy Ward and Steve K Vaught urge farmer and landowner cooperation to enforce laws protect new stock and organize local sportsmen clubs with petitions circulating through Clay Cooper George Turner Earl Quisenberry Boone Howard and county officials.
Madison Clark Fayette and Bourbon are named as petitioners who invite people to enlist in a large movement. They emphasize there is no cost to membership, only cooperation, and offer to provide opportunities to join the cause.
The Lexington Herald notes the Strand Theatre in Mt Sterling opening Tuesday October 12 with The Isle of Regeneration as the feature. Stars listed include Viola Allen Mrs Fiske Francis Bushman Richard Travers and Kathryn Williams. Local readers compare timing with Table Theatre showings and cite a boost for home cinema. Conroy's offers saddles and harness overhauls with prompt service. 14-2t.
Jack Barrymore the great saddle horse formerly owned by D.T. Matlack of Winchester won the Worlds Championship for five gaited horses at the Panama Exposition last Saturday. Major Dare placed second and Johnny Jones third. Barrymore was bred in this county and is hailed as one of Kentucky’s greatest saddle horses. Now owned by H. B. Thornbury of Stockton California.
Mr. Robert Manley and Miss Stella C Howard wed Thursday evening at the parsonage conducted by Rev J P Wilson of the Baptist church. Both are young and well regarded with many relatives and friends wishing them happiness and prosperity. Manley works at Todd's barber shop and is popular with friends.
The Conner farm will be sold next Monday in a county advertisement. It is described as one of the best located and nicest farms in the county.
Mt Sterling High School Alumni Association met at the Presbyterian church to plan projects including a teacher's rest room and a November home talent event. They endorsed the High School News and urged subscriptions, with dues due by Oct 15 to Prof W C Hopp er.
For sale 35 feeders each about 1050 pounds. Extra good condition. Apply to G. C. Anderson at R. R. 6 dated 14 21 in Mt. Sterling Kentucky.
The Commonwealth case against Cleveland Pergram for the murder of James Harris has been transferred to this county and will be tried at the January term of the Circuit Court. Pergram is moved to Montgomery County jail for safekeeping.
Classified notice by J. T. Ricketts seeking to swap gas heaters for coal heaters. The listing appears with the date range 15-31 and provides contact or location details in the readable fragment.
From this city several bankers attended a meeting in Frankfort last week.Participants included H. R. Prewitt E. R. Prewitt C. D. Grubbs J. O. Greene and C. B. Patterson Mr Patterson delivered the address of welcome.
The Commonwealth vs J B Spratt for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Frances Watson was postponed to Friday October 15. Frances Watson died after being run over by Spratt's automobile last Tuesday. her mother Mrs Henry Watson remains in serious condition from the shock.
Mt Sterling and Paris high schools played a curious tie on Friday with no score after an hour of play. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the contest despite the scoreless finish.
Mr. E. L. Fassett purchased a one story brick cottage on East High street from T. Kelly Barnes for 3500 dollars in cash. W. W. Eubanks Jr will move from the Barnes home to his father’s residence on Johnson Avenue next week.
The Tabbe Theatre installed a lobby check room last week enhancing comfort and convenience for its patrons at the modern play house. The addition aims to improve patron experience in the theatre’s lobby.
Winchester pump gun 12 gauge with hammer and 26 inch barrel. Used very little. Apply to C. B. Stephens at Advocate office.
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