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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1916
Page
8
The new owners announce they will supply shelf and heavy hardware and carry Deering farm machinery wagons fencing saddles and harness. Michael Rooney remains with the business after more than four decades in saddle and harness work. They emphasize personal attention and eagerness to start strong.
L D Lockridge enjoys a free trip to the State Fair. Senior Sunday School chaperoned by Mrs Bruce Duff on a Camargo hay ride. Mrs Newt Clark improving. Dillard and Courtney Haney sick with malaria fever. B F Carpenter in Owingsville on business. Mrs Huston Beall visited her sister Mrs Tom Perry who will attend a Winchester convention. Breck Horton and the Misses Coons travel to Lexington to matriculate at Transylvania University.
Local items from Howard's Mill report visiting relatives in Fort Wayne and Nashville, tobacco farming in progress, a mule accident, a death of a colt, and a sick resident. The Howards Mill School patrons organized a Parent Teachers Club with officers led by Mrs. J. A. Scobee and a Penny Lunch fundraiser at the school. Regular meetings scheduled for the fourth Friday each month.
Tobacco is housed rapidly this week as Mrs Lela Gillaspie and daughter Lela rent their farm to Mr M O Cockrell and relocate to Mt Sterling. Wardie Davis, son of Bro Davis, is sick with sore throat. Bro Black baptized three additions to the church. Deaths on Sunday night include the young son of Tol Parker.
A pistol misfire during children’s play Sunday afternoon wounded Jay Chenault just above the knee. He was treated by Dr. Lee and sent home to the Levee area as the community mourns the loss of a bright, brave boy.
Farmers report slow tobacco progress while rains boost grass and grazing. Local visits include Mrs. O B Demaree and son John Owens at Frankfort and Mrs Anna L Brown returning to Lexington. Attendees at Sharpsburg Chautauqua noted, and Owingsville court sessions were observed. Bro Baker preached at Olympian Springs Church.
Alta Evans announces a fall opening for a unique hat line on Wednesday and Thursday September 13 and 14. Special shipments of pattern hats arrive Monday and Tuesday, offering fresh up-to-the-minute selections.
Mr. Homer French has accepted a position as salesman in the commissary department of the Wisconsin Steel Co. at Benham Harlan county and has gone there to assume his duties. He is described as a hustling young man and well wishes are extended for success.
Saddles and harness offered or refurbished at Conroy's leather shop with moderate rates to all customers.
Mr W T Adams of Lexington with twenty years of meat cutting experience will open a fresh meat oyster and fish market here on Saturday September 16. The cash only shop will operate 6 am to 6 pm daily and extend to 10 pm on Saturdays. He will offer home killed meats and Kentucky pork sausage as a specialty.
The report that Democrats have taken out heavy life insurance for Candidate Hughes is denied. It is admitted they view his campaign speeches as their best asset in the race.
A vivid statement notes that a speaker who stirs crowds will attract sharp criticism and heavy media attention, implying public figures or leaders endure harsh words and press scrutiny.
A contract to James Rich begins repairs on Main Street with a gang of men working on the street. He has bought a steam road roller and will soon smooth the surface. After completing this contract he will extend repairs to Richmond Avenue from Locust Street to the city limits.
Lula M Grigsby offers farm rental for tobacco corn and pasture grass. Contact via phone 693-1-1.
In Wyoming Mr. Hughes toured the abandoned Fort Russell amid reports that Senator Warren would chair the Senate Appropriations Committee if Republicans win, having secured roughly ten million dollars in appropriations. Hughes did not speak on pork barrel legislation at Fort Russell or in Wyoming.
Policemen Burns and Flora raided a Black persons craps game Sunday at 3:00 AM. Six participants were fined $20 and costs by Judge Ben R. Turner Monday and will work off the fines on city streets.
Judge Allen N. Cisco of the 32nd Judicial District refuses to try the Kirk Sampson contest. A different judge must be named by Governor Stanley as Cisco is the third or fourth to refuse.
A benefit event at Grassy Lick School is set for Friday night with an ice cream supper to support the school. Everyone is invited to attend.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal snippet mentions Leonard Sisley and his wife likened to an umpire, a Conroy Harness price tease, and a humorous note about a cat looking at a king. The Carnival of phrases hints at ads and witty lines about cars and romance.
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