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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1916

Page

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Rail Strike Averted as Wilson Signs Eight Hour Bill

President Wilson signed the Adamson eight hour day bill in his private car at Union Station on Sunday. The measure ends the nationwide strike planned for Monday but its constitutionality may be tested by a special commission. Brotherhood leaders warn that a ten hour day restoration could trigger a new strike if the law is ruled invalid.

Wilson Adamson Congress Union Station Shadow Lawn N. J Hodgenville Brotherhood

Cash Stephens Promoted At Hearne Dry Goods Co

Relatives report W. Q. Stephens known as Cash from here has been promoted from book-keeper to head book-keeper and credit man at Hearne Dry Goods Co in Shreveport Louisiana since March 1st. Born and raised in the county he has many friends pleased by his advancement and wishing him continued prosperity.

W. Q. (Cash) Stephens Shreveport Hearne Dry Goods Co

Democratic barbecue to draw crowds in Winchest er

The big Democratic barbecue in Winchester next Saturday is prepared with plans for a large entertainment. County campaign chairman John A Judy asks drivers to bring others and carry ribbon badges with the county name and Democratic emblem. Vice President Marshall and Congressman Heflin are slated as chief speakers.

John A. Judy Old Montgomery Clark Marshall Congresman Heflin

Surprise Wedding Unites Miss Boyd and Mr Curry in South Bend

Miss Mary Frances Boyd of this city and Mr Eugene Curry of Lexington were secretly married in South Bend Indiana on Sunday, surprising many friends. Boyd has long worked at The Novelty Store here and Curry formerly lived in this city and worked in insurance, earning wide local regard.

Mary Frances Boyd Eugene Curry Lexington South Bend Ind Boyd Curry Kentucky

Montgomery Finance Committee Named

The National Democratic Committee appoints a Montgomery county Finance Committee listing Judge A. A. Hazelrigg Hon. W. B. White Hon. W. F. Horton R. E. Punch Keller P. Greene Harry F. Howell A. B. Ratliff and Squire Turner high ranking officials named for the post.

The National Democratic Committee Montgomery County A. A. Hazelrigg W. B. White W. F. Horton R. E. Punch Keller P. Greene Harry F. Howell A. B. Ratliff Squire Turner

Silk Neckwear On Sale At Brunner Shoe Co

Silk novelty neckwear and wash neckwear offered at Brunner Shoe Co with many styles and colors all priced at 50 cents each. The brief catalog item promotes a full line of neckwear available at the store.

President’s special train halts here amid cheers

The President’s train unexpectedly stopped in the city Monday night at 9 15. A large crowd gathered at the depot and cheered as the engineer misread signals and halted the train. The President addressed the crowd, noting his mission in the state was patriotic, thanked local residents, and the train then continued to Washington.

Washington

Democratic County Campaign Committee Appointed

Democratic County Campaign Chairman John A Judy names campaign committee members by precincts including C K Oldham John Gibbons R L Coleman M C Clay John G Roberts W A Samuels J Will Clay S J Rogers John Shoemaker W A Hotton J Wells Wilkerson Third Ward Norman Horton James Horton Thomas W Fitzpatrick Fourth Ward R D Gaitskill C T Coleman W P Apperson A B Setters A A Hazelrigg Aarons Run W D Henry Geo W Tout Wm Mee D P Henry C C Boyd Sideview J F Mark Joe M Henry Geo M Roberts B P Jeffries James M Hon Grassy Lick Roy Greene Luther Mason Roger Greene Mike Howard J H Mason Forrest Lockridge Wm Cravens M O Cockrell James Hoskins A F Wyatt Lev ee J N Anderson C C Douglas Seth Combs C G Fogg Simpson Garrett R C Riddell Jeffersonville Dr John Shultz Chas Brown Albert Welch Algin Trimble Pres Stokley Dan Welch P R Cockrell Pierce Keith W F Horton Floyd Congleton Mart Wells J T Coons Pres Belcher F M Fortune Geo Krat ver E L Payne W EB Jones Chas Andersen James Gatewood R M Montiey

Local Officials Named in Unspecified Listing

A partial roster lists HARTS A S Bridges W F Crooks W T Highland T N Coons 8S F Deal Robert Marshall G B Swango Leon Lisle.

A. S. Bridges W. F. Crooks W. T. Highland T. N. Coons F. Deal Robert Marshall G. B. Swango Leon Lisle

Fine Service at Moderate Prices at Louisville Hotel

The Louisville Hotel, the city’s sole remaining Old American plan hotel, prospered under this scheme and claims the best table in the South. Owned by Louisville-Old Inn Hotel Co, the Old Inn is famed across the region and a favorite meeting spot for Kentucky politicians. Visit during the State Fair and check the paper’s other ad for rates.

Louisville South Louisville-Old Inn Hotel Co Old Inn Kentucky

Fine export cattle on market from Flat Creek pastor Carter delivers

Mr Robt W Carter of Flat Creek delivered last week to Henry S Caywood of North Middletown one of the finest export cattle lots seen here in months Twenty five head averaged 1511 pounds and brought 910 dollars per hundred for a total value on the sale.

Robt. W. Carter Flat Creek Henry Caywood North Middletown

All $4.00 Ralston Oxfords Cut to $3.45

Classified note announces shoe sale with Ralston Oxfords discounted from four dollars to three dollars and forty five cents. The short item includes a small parenthetical code and ends with an attribution tag.

Ralston Oxfords Scons i Taalalame” SR The Brunner Shoe Co

State Election Board appoints county election boards

The State Election Board met in Frankfort on Thursday and named members for Montgomery County. Appointees include W. B. White D. C. Pangburn and R. (last names truncated in source).

State Election Board Frankfort Montgomery County W. B. White D. C. G, Pangburn

Vanarsdell's Offers Sincerity Coffee at 30e and 35c

A 1 pound can of Sincerity Coffee is priced at 30e per pound and 35c per pound at Vanarsdell's. The daily deal highlights value for coffee shoppers seeking fresh grounds.

Vanarsdell’s

Board Meeting of Montgomery County Health & Welfare League

A board meeting of the Montgomery County Health and Welfare League is scheduled this afternoon at the office of County School Superintendent Georgie Sledd. The exact time and location details are incomplete in the report.

The Montgomery County Health & Welfare League Georgie Sledd

President Wilson in Hodgenville for Lincoln Memorial Celebration

President Wilson's special train passed through Hodgenville en route to attend the Lincoln Memorial Celebration. At the Lincoln farm deed handover to Secretary Baker, a 16 by 40 foot American flag was unfurled from the memorial steps as a band played The Star Spangled Banner, and the crowd gave a enthusiastic reception.

Wilson Hodgenville Collier Lincoln Farm Baker Mr. Wilson

City Schools Open on Labor Day with Full Attendance

The City Schools opened for the fall term on September 4 with full attendance despite Labor Day. Rev. Clyde Darsie led the devotional and speeches were given by Chas. D. Grubbs, Miss Frost, and Superintendent Hopper.

Clyde Darsie Chas. D. Grubbs

Dollar Day Sale Set By Mt Sterling Merchants

Mt Sterling merchants announce a big Dollar Day sale on Saturday September 9 as the second monthly event. Last sale drew large crowds with bargains and the merchants promise even greater savings this time. Read the advertisements in this issue to save dollars.

Splendid Opening At Camargo Consolidated School

The Ca margo consolidated school opened with nearly one hundred children in attendance. Prof. Cain will lead with one assistant until another teacher is hired. A Community League will form, with first meeting on the first Saturday in October. State Institution speakers will address the crowd.

Camargo Cain

Get-away horse must stand when wearing Con roy Horners

Readable text notes a rule about a get-away horse required to stand still while wearing Con roy Horners with prices mentioned as not higher. The fragment hints at a betting or racing context.

Conroy Horners

The Ministers Sweetheart Opens Nye Stock Company Engagement

The H. B. Nye Stock Company opened a week at their tent on Bank and Locust streets with good attendance. The 26-strong cast delivers first class acting in The Ministers Sweetheart, with admission cut to 10 and 20 cents and praised as worth the price.

H. B. Nye Stock Company

Bean’s Trotter Bernice Moore Wins at Shelbyville

Col. W. E. Bean reports his trotter Bernice Moore won another race last week at Shelbyville Indiana. Friends of the genial colonel will be pleased by his continued good luck and success on the track.

W. E. Bean Bernice Moore Shelbyville Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winchester Montgomery's Finance Committee the Brunner Shoe Co McDonald Bros Mt. Sterling, Ky Woodrow Wilson Democratic County Campaign Committee Democratic C. K. Oldham John Gibbons R. L. Coleman M. C. Clay John G. Roberts W. A. Samuels J. Will Clay S. J. Rogers John Shoemaker W. A. Hotton J. Wells Wilkerson Norman Horton James Horton Thomas W. Fitzpatrick Fourth Ward R. D. Gaitskill C. T. Coleman W. P. Apperson A. B. Setters Aaron W. D. Henry Geo. W. Tout Wm. Mee D. P. Henry C. C. Boyd Sideview J. F. Mark Joe M. Henry Geo. M Roberts B. P. Jeffries James M. Hon Grassy Lick Roy Greene Luther Mason Roger Greene Mike Howard J. H. Mason Forrest Lockridge Wm. Cravens M. O. Cockrell James Hoskins A. F. Wyatt Dan Welch P. R. Cockrell Pierce Keith Floyd Congleton Spencer Ver Tioward’s Mill E. L. Payne, W. EB. Jones Chas. Andersen James Gatewood R. M. Montiey HARTS Smithville Hopper Helen M. Brown Vassar College Fashion Telegraph Service Dame Fashion, President New York City Hazelrigg Dame Fashion
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