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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1914

Page

5

Personal notices from Lexington and nearby towns

A column of personal visits and travel notes lists Mr. John W. Burbridge in Lexington, Attorney John A. Judy in Morehead, E. W. Heflin relatives in Flemingsburg, Mrs. W. O. Pierce and children in Grayson, Miss Elizabeth Ratliff guest of Miss Louise Morris, E. F. Robertson returning from Lexington, J. W. William from Latonia and Cincinnati, Mrs. R. L. Vanarsdell and daughter Billy in Lexington, J. W. Hedden with daughter in Lexington, Commonwealth's Attorney W. B. White at Morehead Circuit Court, Magowan Young Senff group in Lexington, Arch Prewitt with Miss Elizabeth Prewitt in Lexington, William Vanarsdell visiting in city, Fannie Smith and family visiting L. E. Griggs in Paris, C. B. Stephens visiting Stella at Georgetown College, Helen Rogers returning to Los Angeles, J. Clay Cooper and Emma in Lexington, and Decatur Alabama visitors to county relatives.

E. W. Heflin Flemingsburg W. O. Pierce Grayson Elizabeth Ratliff Sharpsburg Louise Morris E. F. Robertson Lexington John W. William Latonia Cincinnati R. L. Vanarsdell Billy J. W. Hedden T. B. Arthur Commonwealth W. B. White Morehead J. R. Magowan Nat Young, Jr G. B E. K. Senff Arch Prewitt Mary Fesler Elizabeth Prewitt William Vanarsdell Washington, D. C J. Clay Cooper Emma Cooper

Religious notices and church events in local community

The Methodist ladies host an exchange on November 19–20 and a C E social at Miss Nellie Vice’s home Friday at 7. Baptist services Sunday morning on More than Conquers and Salvation in a Look. Rev T W Watts preaches on Moral Law and liquor traffic. Lena Phillips to address Missionary Societies October 28 at 7. Baptist meeting concluded last Wednesday with 43 new members—29 baptisms and others by letter. Special sale of correspondence paper by Advocate Publishing Co.

the Baptist Church T. W. Watts Methodist Church Lena Phillips Missionary Societies of the Methodist Church

Local Visitors and Social Notes From City

Uncle Joe Scott of Pewee Valley’s Old Soldiers Home visits friends in the city Rev A H Hirshman of Pennsylvania former city pastor was here last week Ben Land Howard Turner Tipton Wilson and Marvin Gay drove to Lexington Monday night to view the Roller Hassane wrestling match Mrs W R McFarland and her two sons Forest and Clay returned to Toledo after visiting Mrs McFarland’s parents A A Ramey Mr and Mrs William Eubank return from their bridal tour and are settling on Johnson Ave R L Vanarsdell was in Lexington Sunday

Joe” Scott Old Soldiers Pewee Valley A. H. Hirshman Pennsylvania Presbyterian Church Ben Land Howard Turner Tipton Wilson Marvin Gay Lexington Dr. Roller Hassane W. R. McFarland Forest Clay Toledo

O Cedar Maps as Low as 58 Cents at Sutton's Saturday

Sutton's advertises O Cedar maps available at bargain prices with sales starting Saturday offering reductions as low as 58 cents to attract customers.

Sickness Widespread In Local Community

The Columbus area reports multiple grave and critical conditions. Anna Cockrell remains in grave condition while Uncle Dick Filbin is in critical condition with little hope of recovery. Harry Howell has recovered from appendectomy and is back at work. Marion French, operated on at St Joseph Hospital Lexington, rests well. Howard Cockrell is recovering after a severe corn accident. B Frank Perry returns as Exchange Bank cashier after a week of illness. A C Bogie, treated in Lexington, may be home this week or next. J Clay Cooper shows improvement after a serious injury. Roll Ratliff underwent appendicitis surgery in Lexington and is in very serious condition. J D Cooper suffers a cut hand from cutting corn but is improving. Allen D Prewitt, recently operated for appendicitis, may be brought home soon.

Anna Cockrell Dick Filbin Harry Howell Marion French St. Joseph Hospital Lexington Howard Cockrell B. Frank Perry Exchange Bank A. C. Bogie J. Clay Cooper Roll Ratliff Sharpsburg J. D. Cooper Allen D. Prewitt Good Samaritan Hospital

Social Events Highlight Quiet Week of Local Gatherings

Mrs Albert Hoffman hosted a luncheon for Mrs Clyde Darsie last Tuesday. Miss Nettie Horton welcomed guests with a Five Hundred dinner at her parents home on the Camargo pike last Wednesday. The Sterling Dancing Club held an impromptu dance at McKee's Hall Friday for Miss Almeda McWhorter of Charleston and Miss Ethel Mick of Indianapolis. Mrs R G Stoner entertained visitors on Owingsville pike Saturday afternoon with Miss Helen Rogers of California as guest, followed by refreshments and games.

Albert Hoffman Clyde Darsie Sterling Dancing Club McKee’s Hall Almeda McWhorter Charleston W. Va Ethel Mick Indianapolis Ind R. G. Stoner Owingsville Pike Helen Rogers California

Births Record for McKee and Drake Families

To the wife of W R McKee born Oct 23 a son named Walter Reid Jr. To the wife of Benjamin P Drake born Oct 26 a son named Benjamin Pratt Jr. Mrs Drake was Miss Lillian Russell before marriage.

W. R. McKee Ethel Greene Walter Reid, Jr Benjamin P. Drake Benjamin Pratt, Jr

Red Letter Day Draws Bible School Delegates

Sunday was a Red Letter Day in Winchester as representatives from Bible Schools in Lexington, Cynthiana, Richmond, Nicholasville, Mt. Sterling attended. Few locals joined, but those who did reported a most enjoyable and profitable time.

Winchester Lexington Cynthiana Richmond Nicholasville Mt. Sterling

New Fireproof Hotel Now a Certainty in Town

G V Halliday of Chatfield and Company Cincinnati representing Judge McKee in a fireproof hotel venture. The plan commits at least 50 percent of project cost from outside funds with town citizens buying the balance stock. Bonds offer fixed income up to 6 percent, boosting local real estate and tourism prospects.

G. V. Halliday Chatfield & Company Cincinnati The Stock Exchange Judge McKee Chatfield-Morgan Company Halliday Chatfield Sterling H. Clay McKee New York City Phoenix Lexington

Properties for Sale and Rent by J. T. Ricketts & Co

Two residences for sale or rent feature eight rooms with bath and a stable with garden, and a six‑room home with a large garden. A four‑room flat with bath is available to rent. Several large and small farms are also offered. Call 16 41.

J. T. Ricketts & Co

Wilson the High Minded and Patriotic

The piece argues for watchful waiting in foreign policy after Latin American crises. It praises President Wilson for restraint during the Mexican question and Vera Cruz events, noting how invasion or occupation could have stirred public support and caused lasting regional hatred.

Europe Wilson Huerta Vera Cruz Latin America

European eyes on American presidency inspire imitators

A Philadelphia Record note speculates that if U.S. President’s example sparked European rulers to imitate him, it would be a blessing to humanity. The casual remark reflects early 20th century reverence for democratic leadership as a model abroad.

Europe Philadelphia

Farm for Rent in Kentucky Colony of Alabama

160 acres near a railway village with a school. Six room dwelling, two barns, many out-buildings, fenced and subdivided in good repair. Wood, water, health. Leases to a reliable man for $325 per year. Tenant must show good references. Apply at Advocate office for full particulars. 14-If

Kentucky Alabama

Cattle For Sale Near Winchester On Lexington Pike

75 head of 1150 feeders offered by John G. White at his residence one mile west of Winchester on the Lexington pike. Sale notice dated 10-21.

Lexington Pike Winchester

Best map made is O Cedar sale at Sutton's

The notice promotes a Saturday sale at Sutton's offering O Cedar products starting as low as 58 cents. It emphasizes low prices and a promotional map in a compact local shopping context.

Ocedar Sutton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Duerson’s Drug Store John W. Burbridge John A. Judy Ladies of the Methodist Church Nellie Vice Baptist Church Bro Williams Brown J. S. Wilson Advocate Publishing Co J. F. Tabb Mason Fruit Jars Vanarsdell’s College Coats Rogers Company Patrio'’Ri John G. White Flieschman’s Yeast Hamilton Bryan & Robinson Jewelers Sutton - Gastin Company Funeral Directors and Embalmers
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