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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1916

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Tremendous Run of Cattle Brisk Market Entry

A large cattle sale filled all pens with about 2 500 head in pastures awaiting Tuesday. Prices were a shade lower with 1 000 pound steers at 7 25 and bulk cattle 6 75 to 7 00. Dozens of buyers reported steady trade as numerous named sellers and buyers across Clark Bourbon Bath and Madison counties moved 500 to 1 000 pound lots with multiple steers and heifers sold at various prices. The mule market showed brisk activity with several lots moving at 50 to 85 per head and a final note of widespread city commerce tejuring the sale day. There were many other sales not fully listed.

Geo. Halsey Judge Hardwick Clark Courty Ollie Lacey H. C. Winkle Madison County R. C. Hall W. C. Brock Clark County R. C. Ul H. Hall Jeff Simon Weil Lexington Jno D. Greenwade Boj. Craft J. F. Wasson Sam Wheeler C. W W. H. Brocks Shelby Cannoy L.L. Bridgforth W.keeton John Patrick J. L. Meguire Patrick Jno. L. Wise Bath County Mr. Combs Lewis Everedge Walter Shrout Joe Foley Bays & McCormick Williams & Elam Mr. Crouch Shelby Risener J. M. Daniel D. H. Fugate Mr. Meguire John Baker Fré Vanmeter Jack Lyk T. Stamper L. C. Agee Fayette County A. C. Cassidy Mr. Asbury Bourbon County Bowman & Land T. J. Craft Isom Osborne A. L. Kerns Carlisle Sam Laythram W. C. Collins Henry Lemaster W. L. Evans Ray Moss Ellis Oldfield Mark Prewitt Chas, Duff Oscar Moss M. C. Grigsby Shelton Willoughby N. Rankins Turney Bros Paris Greenwade & Wilson Caywood & McClintock Barkley Bros Heard Armstrong Flemingsburg Razor & Mays Thompson & Co

Rural Church Institute Holds Third Session in Kentucky

The Third Annual Rural Church Institute will be hosted by the Fox Creek church in Anderson county near Lawrenceburg from October 23 to 27, 1916. The event, under the Kentucky Christian Bible School Association, focuses on rural life issues with broad interest, following prior institutes at Providence in Jessamine county and North Middletown in Bourbon county where over 600 attended, half from outside the region.

Kentucky Christian Bible School Association Fox Creek Church Anderson County Lawrenceburg Providence Jessamine County North Middletown Bourbon County

Mt Sterling High Beats Cynthiana 6 0 In Tight Gridiron Win

Mt Sterling High School defeated Cynthiana 6 to 0 on Thursday afternoon. Duke Duty the small quarterback kicked two field goals. Hainline Patterson Daniels and Chenault shared honors with Duty as the team earned the victory despite a twenty pound mismatch. The whole crowd praised the effort.

Mt. Sterling Cynthiana Duke Duty Hainline Patterson Daniels Chenault

Owl in Courtroom Arrest Captivates County Jail

Sunday morning Jailer John F Richardson spotted an owl in the Circuit Court room awaiting the next day’s session. The bird, described as the "monkey faced" variety, was placed under arrest and is now on exhibit at the county jail.

John F. Richardson Circuit Court

Winchester men buy stake in Grubbs & Benton hardware

Mr. Frank A. McCormick of Winchester and Mr. Wm Day of Bethel purchased an interest in the hardware store of Grubbs and Benton in Winchester. Both men are well known and expected to make the venture succeed.

Frank A. McCormick Winchester Wm. Day Bethel Grubbs & Benton

Dollar Day Thursday Promises Bargains from Local Merchants

The issue promotes Dollar Day with ads from progressive merchants offering special bargains. Readers are urged to participate, recalling prior successful Dollar Day results and noting the date to avoid missing deals.

Creenwade's Proclaims Quality Home Killed Meats

A vintage storefront boast claims Creenwade's offers only home killed meats and the best products on the market. The line emphasizes quality over other suppliers.

Creenwade’s

Turner to Move to Indiana for Health Reasons

Walter V. Turner and his wife will relocate to Bainbridge Indiana after renting a farm there He has long partnered with his brother G B Turner in the local barber business and cites ongoing health issues as the reason for moving Turner is described as one of the city's most popular residents and friends wish him well in the new home

Walter V. Turner Indiana Bainbridge Turner G. B. Turner

Grape fruit and Malaga grapes praised as market finest

A brief note credits P. Greenwade for the claim that grape fruit and Malaga grapes are the finest on the market.

Malaga P. Greenwade

Kentucky Magazine to Debut This Month

The Kentucky Magazine will first appear late this month with Col. Webster P. Huntington in charge of the editorial department. Huntington, a nationally known newspaper man, is 기대 to help ensure the publication’s success among Kentuckians at home and abroad.

Kentucky Col Webster P. Huntington

Pork Prices and Seller Name Noted

Home killed pork and pure pork sausage offered at 20 cents per pound by P. Greenwade.

P. Greenwade

McChesney Draws Crowd For Democratic Message

Hon. Harry V. Mc Chesney of Frankfort spoke to a full Circuit Court room on democracy and Woodrow Wilson. He praised the President, discussed the Farm Loan law, Federal Reserve Banking law, and eight hour labor law, and drew applause amid campaign forecasts of Montgomery’s Democratic majority.

Circuit Court Harry V. McChesney Frankfort J.S. Wilson The Baptist Church McChesney Woodrow Wilson Congress Federal Reserve Banking Montgomery

For Rent Cheap A good house on Holt avenue

A rental listing announces a large house on Holt avenue near Greene Heirs with nine rooms a stable and a garden. The short classified item states affordable terms and availability for prospective tenants.

Holt Avenue Greene Heirs

Land Rents Well At Fitzpatrick Lands Auctioned

Lands of W. T. Fitzpatrick were rented at public sale by Trustee A. L. Tipton. Thomas Fitzpatrick won the Bailey farm of 15814 acres near Howard's Mill for 1200 dollars and the 581 acre tract at five dollars an acre while 80 acres of grass brought 4.80 an acre. E. R. Little leased the 210 acre Bath county farm for 582 dollars. Total rents rose about 700 dollars from the previous year with possession set for March 1, 1917.

W. T. Fitzpatrick A. L. Tipton Cravens Bailey Howard’s Mill Thomas Fitzpatrick Bath County E. R. Little

Judge Youngs Convene Court In New Dodge Car Gift

Judge William A. Young arrived from Morehead to convene court in a new Dodge touring car given by his brother Judge Allie W. Young. Jersey cream and milk for sale. Mrs. Lucien B. Greene.

William A. Young Morehead Allie W. Young Jersey Lucien B. Greene

Circuit Court Opens October Term With Judge Young

The Montgomery Circuit Court began its October term in this city with Judge William A. Young of Morehead presiding He praised local officers for strict law enforcement and noted cattle delays as farmers were excused until Tuesday morning Jury lists include R C Robinson Foreman Fisher Mark O B Clark Chas Lewis J T Ricketts Alonzo Willoughby W H Tipton and others ending with Jno C Trimble.

Montgomery William A. Young Morehead R. C. Robinson Foreman Fisher Mark O. B. Clark Chas. Lewis J. T. Ricketts Alonzo Willoughby W. H. Tipton J. C. Gaitskill, Jr H. @. Hoffman D. B. Gaitskill Ray Moss E. W. Heflin

Five room brick house for rent with garden and stable

Five room brick house in a fine neighborhood with a sleeping porch and a large garden plus a stable and fruit trees. Apply to Mrs. R. F. Greene at phone number 112.

R. F. Greene

Extraordinary pressure on Kentucky newspapers prompts price readjustment

The Kentucky Press Association executive committee urges readers and publishers to accept higher rates for paper, ads, and subscriptions. They cite 50 to 500 percent higher costs for stock ink oils gasoline and metals and warn many small papers may suspend without broad rate increases. They call for economy and reader cooperation to sustain a free press.

Kentucky Kentucky Press Association Friends of the Press Federal Trade Commission P. S

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the Advocate For Printing McDonald Bros Mt. Sterling, Ky W. D. Nowlin Knoxville, Tenn Rural Church Institute Tokyo Concord Vanarsdell’s High School Conroy's WISE Grand Jury Petit Jury W. Stevens D. H. Webster M. Fr. Vice W. S. Hamilton H. G. Enoch J. M. Mallory W. G. Henry John Taul J. Rice Crooks Dan Drennon D. B. Skidmore Thos. Kennedy B. F. Mark J. H. Scott Albert Welsh Frank Trimble R C. Lloyd C. B., Stephens O. S. Million G. W. Blevins Albert Skidmore R. C. Olson C. W. Kirkpatrick
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