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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
1
Two 13 year old Black boys charged with stealing a grip were whipped at the depot after County Attorney E W Senff suggested jail would cost taxpayers and not help. Mothers administered a strong riding whip at the engine house as police directed when to stop.
Local listing announces reduced rug prices for the week at The Fatr store. Limited stock and discounts urge shoppers to act promptly for bargains and selection.
Miss Nellie Sowers of Lexington died in a three vehicle crash on the Nicholasville pike Sunday night. Two men were injured, one possibly fatally, as one auto struck a buggy and another collided with the wreckage. Sowers was a telephone operator at the Phoenix Hotel.
The Methodist Conference moved Rev. E. T. Caton from Grassy Lick and Camargo to pastorates at Morehead and Olympia. He has many friends in the city and county who regret the transfer.
Vanarsdell's advertises home killed beef pork and lamb at reduced prices. The listing notes fresh cuts and seasonal savings for local shoppers.
County residents volunteer teams to haul crushed stone for highways, doubling stone loads without paid labor. Initiated by County Attorney E W Senff with Prewitt partners, the plan spreads to Camargo and Levee pikes. Automobiles report improved roads and ongoing, wider adoption is hoped to continue countywide.
Governor James B. McCreary announces the appointment of Robin H. White of this city to the State Board of Pharmacy for a five year term. White is an expert in the profession and has previously served on the board, attracting wide attention for his high order of services. White is a Republican and the governor a Democrat, prompting pride among his many friends.
A compact note highlights Price's sage advice at Greenwade's The Advocate print event. The brief mentions the venue and focus on Price's remarks within a local newspaper setting.
A short pointed note urges readers to advertise and warns that neglect by merchants leads to buyers forgetting the business. The piece emphasizes reading this paper's live merchant advertisements for insight.
The management distributed a neat booklet containing the weekly program and clips about shows and movie stars. Designed to replace daily hand bills, the booklet aims to reduce litter and will be a reading table staple in many homes.
Advertisement from Mrs. Isa M. Reed of Harrison Avenue offering neatly addressed envelopes for business advertisements or social purposes at reasonable prices. 11-3t.
Mr. Frank Trimble of Memphis Tennessee is critically ill and must undergo an operation at once to save his life. His condition was revealed to his brother Mr. J. Green Trimble Sr of this city. Trimble, about 75, is a noted financier with interests in Kentucky and the West.
C. P. Pierce advertises pump and filter prices and promises to save customers money. Contact 706. 8-tf for details.
Citizens living on Winn street west end outside city limits have raised funds to grade and turnpike about 860 feet. They hired Dan J. Holbarn to do the work and expect completion next month. The county will provide the necessary stone, noting the dense population makes the improvement essential.
An ice cream supper is planned at Grassy Lick school house on Friday September 17 with an inviting crowd. A fine musical program has been arranged to accompany the event.
County Jailer John F. Richardson sells his 109 acre farm on the Paris pike to Mr. T. J. Bigstaff for 125 dollars per acre. Possession is to be given March 1, 1916.
The fall race meeting at Lexington attracts large crowds with first class racing. Many local residents attend daily from this city.
Work on the Sandy and Flat Rock pike finished with thorough ditching and over two thousand tons of crushed stone rolled smooth. The rock from Mr. William Mee’s quarry. he donated it free for the county. The road, a leading thoroughfare, now aids city trade after years of poor condition.
Rev and Mrs J B Wilson express gratitude to the ladies for kind donations since moving to their new home.
A record opening day crowd of 28 810 attended the 13th annual Kentucky State Fair inauguration, surpassing last year's 25 969. The surge highlights strong public interest as gates opened Monday for the fair's start.
Saturday afternoon September 18 a special matinee for children will be presented at The Table Theatre all seats five cents. The show is separate from the evening program and aimed at giving youngsters a joyful time with a suitable child friendly subject.
Mr. J. B. White is improving his store this week by painting the exterior. Many central city stores have enhanced appearance in the past month by similar exterior painting efforts.
Judge J. M. Benton of Clark county urges the Grand Jury to thoroughly probe the last election for corruption and gambling tied to electoral results. He denounces corruptionists, calls for punishment, and highlights illegal whiskey sales in Winchester as a focus ahead of the September circuit term.
Mt Sterling High School pupils will issue a school paper next week twice monthly. Merchants have secured space and a name is pending. The first issue will offer news of interest to parents of students.
Contractor A. E. Lawrence directs a large force to tear down the Main street Baptist church built in 1871 after Sunday’s final service. The foundation for a new, more modern church will be finished this week with brick work starting soon. Vanarsdell’s advertises home grown corn at 15 cents per dozen.
Miss Ella Bush daughter of a Winchester physician drank carbolic acid in Lexington on Sunday in a suspected suicide linked to unreturned love for a Lexington businessman. She was a pleasant trained nurse, and her death caused sorrow among relatives and friends.
The Rogers Company Outfitters to Women installed panel work windows last week. The design, inspired by a New York trip by Messrs. Rogers and Samuels, has greatly enhanced the store’s appearance and its appeal in the city.
Recleaned and graded seed bar from W. H. Wyatt with price 112 cents per leg. Phone 611 for orders or inquiries.
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