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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1918

Page

4

Democratic party split over nominee for late senator seat

A local column argues that Kentucky Democrats should not back A O Stanley for the vacant Senate seat after Ollie M James' death. It urges the state committee to nominate a uniteable candidate, cites Stanley's unpopularity with temperance supporters, and suggests other capable Democrats. It notes draft registration ahead and proposes self filling forms and gasoline rationing ideas for Sunday travel.

Democratic State Central and Executive Committees A. O. Stanley Ollie M. James Stanley Washington Kentucky

Forrest B. Wins 2:14 Trot at Readville Pace

Forrest B. by Mainleaf and owner J R Magowan won the 2:14 trot at Readville Massachusetts on Saturday, trotting in 2 10 14. He is regarded as one of the best trotters from Mainleaf and is expected to improve further this season. Best 5 Raincoats on earth offered by The Walsh Company.

Forrest B Mainleaf J. R. Magowan Readville Mass The Walsh Company

Conversion of government bonds notice

The Montgomery National Bank informs bondholders that First and Second Liberty Loans bonds bearing 4 percent interest will mature on November 9. Bonds must be delivered for conversion by close of business September to be processed, even if on file or in vault. Cashier J H Conner signs the notice.

Montgomery County United States Montgomery National Bank J. H. Conner

Renomination of 28 Kentucky postmasters sent to Senate

President Wilson on Thursday sent to the Senate the names of twenty eight Kentucky postmasters to be renominated for four more years. The department aims to keep in office officials whose records do not warrant removal during the war. Postmaster Squire Turner was included, a favored recipient of praise from inspectors.

Wilson Senate Kentucky Squire Turner Y. S

Roberts and Mastin announce new fall millinery stock

The notice says the fall millinery line is ready for inspection and invites customers to visit at their convenience. It is dated 10 21 and signed by Roberts & Mastin with initials W S S.

Roberts & Mastin K. C. Clarke

Two Jacks Bought by Montgomery County Breeder

Mr J M Hutsell purchased two fine jacks from Mr Jesse Turney of Bourbon County Monl ay. Both animals were described as very fine and sold at high prices. Hutsell is noted as possibly the owner of more jacks than any stockbreeder in Montgomery County.

J. M. Hutsell Jesse Turney Bourbon County Momlay Hutsell Montgomery County

Millinery Line Ready for Public Inspection

The advertisement invites the public to inspect Roberts & Mastin’s complete and beautiful millinery collection at their store. It also notes a rental listing by N. H. Trimble for a desirable residence at 102 adenges.

Roberts & Mastin

Prewitt Reunion Celebrates Family Ties at Holmhearst

The annual Prewitt reunion gathered at Holmhearst with Anna Prewitt Goff and B D Goff hosting. Attendees included many descendants led by Callie Prewitt Gay aged 86 and Caswell Prewitt as the youngest, with extensive lists of Goff and Prewitt kin from across Kentucky and beyond.

Prewitt Anna Prewitt Goff Benjamin Douglass Goff

Recital by Georges Vigneti and Nashville artists at church

Music lovers are invited to a Friday recital at the Presbyterian Church beginning at 8 15 p m. Georges Vigneti of Lexington College of Music performs with Mrs Henry P Reid pianist and Miss Elizabeth Goff Sherley contralto from Nashville. No admission will be charged. A large crowd is expected.

Georges Vigneti Lexington College of Music Henry P. Reid Elizabeth Goff Sherley Nashville Tenn Presbyterian Church

Orewaeee-reer and Names in a Silent Ledger

A fragmentary OCR item lists several proper nouns including Georges Vigneti Weatherly Kreisler Elizabeth Goff and Sherley along with cryptic phrases. The readable text hints at names rather than events, suggesting a notice or catalog entry rather than a full story.

Georges Vigneti Danny Boy Eeeaees Weatherly Cradle Song C.e Sesses Ce Sessas Kreisler Elizabeth Goff Sherley

Two Sows with Pigs Feeding on Corn at Farm

In a farm scene ASA BEAN notes two sows each bearing eight pigs around six weeks old. The young pigs, Chester White breed, are feeding on corn as part of the daily farm routine.

Election Commissioners Named for Montgomery County

The State Election Commission appointed Clay G. Fogg of the Levee as Republican Commissioner after R L Coleman resigned for frequent city absences. Luther Bittinger of Howard's Mill was also named to the commission. Both are praised for character and qualifications.

R. L. Coleman Montgomery County State Election Commission Clay G. Fogg Luther Bittinger Howard’s Mill

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