President Wilson Rejects Germany Peace Offer With Unconditional Surrender Stance
President Wilson’s note declares no peace with a military autocracy and no armistice while barbarities continue. Senate applauded the reply as patriotic sentiment grows for unconditional surrender. Public urges continued pursuit of the Hun toward Berlin as Allied forces gain momentum. Buy Liberty Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
Senate
Berlin
France
Belgium
Quiet Sunday in Mt Sterling with bans on churches and travel
Sunday was the quietest day in Mt Sterling with no church services Elks Club or amusements open. Automobiles were barred and streets emptied. reports suggest a gasoline Sunday ban may be lifted next week. Mr and Mrs Keller Greene sold a West High Street two story residence to Mr William Ramsey for 4300 with possession due December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Elks Club
Ligerty Bones
Keller Greene
West High Street
William Ramsey
McCreary, Longtime Kentucky Leader, Dies at 80
Governor James B. McCreary, twice Kentucky Governor and longtime legislator and congressman, died at his Richmond home after a brief illness. He was 80 and regarded as the "Old Roman" of Kentucky politics. His career spanned public service in state and national government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. McCreary
Kentucky
National Congress
McCreary
Richmond
Annual Meeting of Montgomery County Red Cross
The Montgomery County Kentucky Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting October 23 1918 at four oclock in the Rest Room. Election of an Executive Committee and reports will be considered with other business. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Montgomery County
Kentucky
American National Red Cross
Executor's Sale of Mrs Annie Broad dus Estate Near College Hill
Executor offers 400 acres of Blue Grass land in three tracts near College Hill, 12 miles from Richmond, to be sold separately then as a whole. Also to be sold: milk cows, calves, Hereford bull, mares, cattle, mules, hogs, corn, hay, farming implements, buggies, household goods, and poultry. TEAMS MADE KNOWN ON DAY OF SALE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Broaddus
College Hill
Waco
Red River Turnpike
Richmond
Executor offers 336 acre farm for rent near Pike
L. E. Griggs, Executor, states the 336 acre farm described above will be offered for rent if not rented privately before the specified date. The land lies just across the pike from the described property.
Public duty urged to fund war bonds in Montgomery County
The Advocate condemns withholding citizens from the Fourth Liberty Loan and War Savings Stamps urging well to do residents to buy bonds. It warns those who dodge duties risk public scorn and potential citizen enforcement, echoing Dr. Ganfield that in war people belong to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Ganfield
Liberty Loan Drive In Montgomery County Needs Boost
The county trails the Fourth Liberty Loan quota by 21 950 dollars with 342 800 subscribed so far. Officials warn that a list of non subscribers will reach Washington and urge residents to buy bonds to support soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
John G. Winn
Washington
Sam
Lieutenant Barnes Promoted Regimental Gas Officer
Lieut Leland H. Barnes of the 31st Field Artillery at Camp Meade Maryland reports he has been promoted to Regimental Gas Officer after completing a special gas defense course. He serves on the regimental staff and will direct gas defense instruction for the unit.
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Fild
Meade
Maryland
G. B. Senff
Sterling
Senff
Stinson
Earl King
Leland H. Barnes
F.A.U. S
Lieut. Barnes
Suburban Home Sold on Winchester Pike
Mr. 8. B. Lane sold his desirable suburban home on the Winchester pike to Mr. Robert Coons. The price was reported to be about 6500 dollars with possession to be given January 1st.
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8. B. Lane
Winchester Pike
Robert Coons
Spanish Flu Claims Victim Laura Faulkner
Mrs. Laura Dean Faulkner died Sunday from Spanish influenza and pneumonia at about thirty four. Survived by husband Dr Morton Faulkner and five children, four ill with influenza. A Christian church member active in Red Cross and war work, funeral today at three, burial Machpelah Cemetery.
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Laura Dean Faulkner
Faulkner
Morton Faulkner
Red Cross
Clyde Darsie
Machpelah
Smathers Brother Dies in Brownwood Texas
Mr. J. Martin Smathers died at his home in Brownwood Texas on Friday October 11th from pneumonia. He had long resided in Texas after living in Bath county. He was the oldest brother of W S Smathers of this city and A G Smathers of Bath county. A large circle of friends mourn his loss.
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W. S. Smathers
J. Martin Smathers
Brownwood
Texas
Smathers
Bath County
W.S. Smathers
A. G
Death of James II Haggard in Paris Complex
James II Haggard aged 77 died at his Paris home last Friday. A native of Clark County and a wealthy retired businessman, he was well known and widely connected in Montgomery County where his death caused sorrow. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon.
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James II. Haggard
Paris
Haggard
Clark County
Montgomery County
Four Local Men Sent to Cincinnati for Training
Local Draft Board sends Messrs. Joe Rassenfoss Cecil Clay Wills Carl Cline and George Botts to Cincinnati for mechanical training at the public schools. They all volunteered for service. Also offering corn for sale by the barrel or wagon load from W. E. Bean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rassenfoss
Cecil ‘Clay Wills
Carl Cline
George Botts
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Public Schools
Influenza Death of James Reed in Camp Funston
The community mourns James Reed son of Mr and Mrs Newton Reed of Howard's Mill who died at Camp Funston Kansas after a brief Spanish Influenza illness. He served in the army and was due to sail overseas. Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery and the town offers deep sympathy to his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reed
Newton Reed
Howard's Mill
Camp Funston
Kansas
Young Reed
Montgomery County
Machpelah Cemetery
Special Registration Days Set for October 28 29 30
Special Registration Days on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday October 28 29 30 are announced for voters unable to register on Regular Registration Day. If sick or out of town, register at the County Clerk's office on one of the designated days. John Walsh Jr named Special Delivery Messenger at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberty Bones
John Walsh, Jr
The
Postoffic
Young Walsh
Postoffice
Flu Epidemic Closes Public Places and Counts County Cases
The city and county report at least a hundred new Spanish influenza cases this past week. Most are mild but illness is significant. One death, Mrs. Morton Faulkner, occurs in the county. Public gatherings including churches and theatres are closed. Congressman Fields canceled a speech due to the epidemic. Health officials urge precautions and medical consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Club
Congressman Fields
Morton Faulkner
Liberty Borns
Noted Horseman Amos Turney Sr. Dead at 75
Amos Turney Sr. a renowned horse breeder and uncle of Mrs. R. H. Winn of this city was found dead in a field in front of his home early Sunday. He had been among the nation’s leading running horse breeders until two years ago and was 75. Miss May Colville found him and it is believed he had been dead for several hours. Funeral attendance included Mrs. R. H. Winn. Liberty bonds note appears in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Turney, Sr
May Colville
Turney
United States
R. H. Winn
Liberty Bonds
White Elephant Booth At Community Fair Supports War Work
Bring unwanted items to the Community Fair for sale at the white elephant booth. Items may be pictures ornaments or clothing and proceeds aid the Tristory Club war work. Leave items with Mrs George R Snyder or the Rest Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tristory Club
George R. Snyder
Epidemic Forces Local Operators to Take Brief Retirement
The Spanish influenza epidemic sweeping the area has caused nearly all operators to retire for a few days. Efforts to secure substitutes have failed, leaving services temporarily reduced.
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Gov. M’creary
Liberty
Board of Health
J. A. Shirley
Liberty Bones
B. J. Cobb
Newport
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Father Cobb
Madison County
Blue Grass
L. E. Griggs
Liberty Loan
Buy Liberty
Bonos
Berty Bonds
Buy Ligerty Bones
James Haggard
W. E. Bean
Ben Scott
Thomas Scott
Ben
Young Scott
Bowies
Liberty Bonos
Cumberland Telephone
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
J.D. Davis
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