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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1915

Page

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Loose Leaf Warehouse prepares to open in Mt. Sterling

Local tobacco trade readies for new season as Loose Leaf Warehouse Company completes a modern lighted facility. H W Lockridge named secretary, with Richard Winn and Edward Bogie in the office. W B Greene in charge of scales. crowd of managers and staff listed for Farmers’ House and A. R. Robertson house. Mt. Sterling urges farmers from Montgomery and neighboring counties to bring tobacco to the market for prompt, fair payment.

Lexington Mt. Sterling H. W. Lockridge Richard Winn Edward Bogie W. B. Greene W. W. Eubank, Jr Green Hampton Montjoy James Secobee W. E. Heaton W. R. Tipton Farmers House Whitehall R. Adamson Bray J. Will Clay Farmers’ House Tom Crockett Sharpsburg Rex Hall Courtney Horton Charles Bristow Owingsville Clarence William A. S. Hart A. R. Robertson T.R. Robertson Wm. Henderson Montgomery

Let every man who calls himself a Democrat prove it on November 2d

A political exhortation urges all who identify as Democrats to vote on November 2, asserting the test of party loyalty through participation. The call frames the date as crucial to demonstrate party commitment.

Adams faces liquor charge in Jeffersonville area

John M. Adams, former saloon keeper, was tried in county court for possessing liquor to sell in local option territory and fined 100 dollars plus costs with fifty days in jail. The case hinges on evidence from a raid, a receipt of barrels, and a lab analysis showing 4.34 percent alcohol. Adams appeals to the Circuit Court. James Coffee was fined 100 dollars as Adams' agent. The Prater case postponed. Officers vow strict enforcement of the liquor law and sampling for enforcement by County Attorney.

John M. Adams Adams Jeffersonville James Coffee Oscar Prater Prater Commonwealth Senff Howell Montjoy J. O. LaBach Lexington Greene J. C. McNeal W. O. Pierce Lexington Brewing Company LaBach Collector of Internal Revenue

Prosperity in Town Promoted This Christmas Season

Community message urges residents to shop locally to keep prosperity in the town this holiday season. Local merchants emphasize supporting small businesses and sustaining jobs during Christmas.

Lawyer Judy Arguments Before U S Supreme Court

Attorney John A. Judy returned from Washington where he argued before the Supreme Court of the United States for the State in The Providence Life Insurance Company Vs. State of Kentucky. The case involves back taxes and Judy has led the State through Franklin Circuit Court and the Court of Appeals, drawing high praise for his handling of the matter.

John A. Judy Washington, D. C Supreme Court of the United States Providence Life Insurance Company State of Kentucky Judy Franklin Circuit Court Court of Appeals

Christmas Ready: Local Ads Urge Home Shopping

Local ads push Christmas preparation with emphasis on staying home for shopping. Readers are urged to explore in-store and mail offers, highlighting seasonal deals and gift ideas.

Sale of trotters brings strong Brook Chenault lineage to Indiana

E R Little sold a 2 year old bay colt Brook Chenault by Silent Brook out of Stella Chenault and two weanlings by Philistine and San Francisco with dams tracing to Geo Gano and Walnut Hall. Buyer Mr Harrison Manis of Elwood Indiana received the lot shipped by express Friday at a cost of 25 dollars versus 70 dollars by freight.

E. R. Little Harrison Manis Elwood Ind Brook Chenault Silent Brook Stella Chenault Peter Donna Philistine Geo Express Strange

Supreme Court Dismisses Wets Appeals for Lack of Jurisdiction

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals from Scott and other counties, upholding the County Unit Law. Saloon men sought review in a delay tactic, but no federal question was present. The decision aligns with leading legal opinions and notes message about local meat products.

Supreme Court of the United States Scott Court of Appeals Supreme Court

City Urges Citizens to Stop Leaf Burning

A city notice warns residents against burning leaves citing an ordinance. It urges spreading leaves as mulch and states officers will arrest violators if the law is not obeyed.

Wanted 2000 Bushels Potatoes At Fifty Cents

Wanted 2000 bushels of potatoes at 50 cents per bushel. Contact W T Fitzpatrick Jr by phone at number 50.

W. T. Fitzpatrick, Jr

Charlton Prewitt Dead at Sixteen in Cincinnati Hospital

Charlton Evans Prewitt sixteen son of Mr and Mrs Mark Prewitt died after an operation in a Cincinnati hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at ten A M at the residence with Rev Clyde Darsie officiating and burial in Machpelah cemetery. The Advocate extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Home killed beef pork and veal at Yanarsdell's.

Charlton Evans Prewitt Mark Prewitt Cincinnati Clyde Darsie Machpelah Advocate

Hainline Buys Interest in French Dry Cleaning

Mr. W. M. Hainline buys an interest in the French Dry Cleaning shop owned by Mr. Stanley Henry. Hainline and Henry plan improvements and solicit patronage based on their forthcoming work. See their advertisement in this paper. Try our pork sausage at Sanitary Meat Market, touted as the best ever.

W. M. Hainline Stanley Henry Messrs Sanitary Meat Market

Bigstaff Stock Sale Attracts Buyers From Several States

Mr. T. J. Bigstaff will offer for sale today some of the finest bred stock in the United States with buyers expected from several states to attend the event.

T. J. Bigstaff United States

Lost keys found on city streets

A small bunch of keys on a ring were found in a pocketbook on city streets. Finder asked to return them to the Advocate office. Also notices Van Arsdell’s offers fresh oysters daily.

Advocate Office

Sentiment for Good Roads Leads Montgomery County Unity

The county sees growing support for road improvement as locals donate rock and crushed stone for the Spencer and Levee pikes. County Attorney Senff notes over two thousand dollars in free labor, teams, rock, and gravel this year, signaling progress toward better roads. Miss Marion Dudley White and Garnett Reed Chenault wed at the White home with Rev. Horace W. Kingsbury officiating. The couple plans a brief trip to Louisville and Indianapolis before settling with Mrs. Chenault on the Camargo pike.

Messrs Ben F. Perry R. C. Gatewood Matt Wells H. Bruce Duff J. T. McCormick J. T. Coons Spencer Pike T. J. Douglas R. R. Whitsitt Levee Pike Senff Montgomery County Marion Dudley White Clarence White Garnett Reed Chenault Horace W. Kingsbury Somerset Church Maysville Pike Montgomery Mr. Chenault Louisville Indianapolis Emma Chenault Camargo Pike Advocate

Young Couple Married in Winchester Union

Asa Elam and Mattie Mann of this city wed in Winchester on Saturday and plan to live here after a short bridal trip. Elam works at Nelsons Eubank Hardware and is popular with many friends. The bride is described as an attractive young woman.

Asa Elam Mattie Mann Winchester Elam Nelson’ & Eubank

Mrs. Hopkins Dead in Cincinnati Hospital

Mrs. Anna Jefferson Sharp Hopkins died at a Cincinnati hospital last Wednesday after weeks of treatment. Daughter of the late Waller Sharp, she was a well known Bath county figure. Survived by two brothers Elgin Sharp and Waller Sharp.

Anna Jefferson Sharp Hopkins Cincinnati Hopkins Waller Sharp Bath County Messrs Elgin

Chiles Wins Again at Magerston Poultry Show

Chiles and Co. entered 8. C. R. I. Redcock who placed third at the Magerston Maryland Fair, one of the largest U.S. poultry shows with nearly eight thousand birds. Mt. Sterling firm grows as a top breeder of premium poultry. Shelled pecans almonds and walnuts sold at Vanarsdell's.

Chiles & Co Magerston

Federals Fall After Late Inning Collapse Against Winchester

Mt Sterling Federals led 5 to 4 through eight innings but gave up three runs in the first half of the ninth. McClelland allowed eighteen strikeouts but took the loss as Winchester defeated the Federals.

Winchester Mt. Sterling Federals Our Boys McClelland Federals

At Home Dr W B Triplett Osteopath

Doctor W B Triplett osteopath lists office in the Jordan Building with residence and office phone numbers 120 and 287 respectively.

W. B. Triplett Jordan Building

Engagement Dilemma and Mountain Democrat Race at Prestonsburg

The text contrasts Mr. Morrow fearing to spoil his gloves with breaking his engagement, noting Osley Stanley as a strong candidate. Stanley led with 2,500 supporters to Morrow's 167 at Prestonsburg, giving Stanley a 2,333 vote majority as a starting point. A market note adds new raisins and dates at Vanarsdell's.

Mr. Morrow Owsley Stanley Stanley Morrow Prestonsburg

Was Bred in Montgomery Stallion Triumph at Fairs

Easter Cloud, shown by H. C. Barham of Tennessee, won the $2,000 Kentucky State Fair stake and the $3,000 St Louis stake. Bred by John Boardman of Mt. Sterling and his Carlisle partner, the horse’s pedigree shows McDonald Chief and Red Cloud as sires from Montgomery County, owned by Wyatt Bros.

Easter Cloud H. C. Barham Tennessee St. Louis John Boardman Mt. Sterling Carlisle McDonald Chief Red Cloud Montgomery County Wyatt Bros

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Geiger Pharmacy MT. Sterling, KY MO. M. Adams A. O. Stanley Hindman and Hazard Frank Hopkins U. S. Supreme Court Charlie Chaplin Marie Dressler Diamond From The Sky NIGT Icrers TABE Neal NAVY Spit Ball Sadie Charlton Prewitt Home Yanarsdell’s Bigstaff Stock Sale Vanarsdell’s Garnett Reed Chenault Mrs. Hopkins Chiles Land & Priest
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