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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1914

Page

5

Personalities and Travels Across Lexington Area

A roundup of local residents visiting relatives, attending fairs, studying, or traveling. In Lexington and nearby towns, figures include J. R. Magowan in Lexington, T. F. Triplett on a Virginia business trip, S. P. Greenwade at the State Fair, and Miss Flo Shirley visiting her father in Torrented. Frequent trips to Frankfort, Cincinnati, Chicago, Louisville, and Fleming show a busy social circuit.

J. R. Magowan Lexington T. F. Triplett Virginia S. P. Greenwade Flo Shirley Torrent Jno A. Judy Frankfort Charlie Rainey State University Josephine Thurman Shelbyville Rev.j. $. Wilson Sideview B. F. Thomson Fleming John Darnell John M. Tipton Chicago James Ethel Shrout Versailles Irwin Wood Louisville Parker Wood J. B. Cecil Kansas J. O. Kash A. B. Russell Jacksonville Fla W. N. Scobee Ben. R. Turner R. A. Chiles Louisvile Lon Rood Harry Lafid Bradentown W A. Sutton W. W. Horner Sharpsburg Baptist Church Walnut Street Church Dallas W .A. Sutton Bratton Sutton A. A. Hazelrigg Chas. W. Kirkpatrick S. S. Pinney C. K. Oldham Richmond Richmond Lodge Marion Swango Terra Haute Ind G. B. Swango Thos. L. Fogg

Mt Sterling Hosts Multiple Card Parties and Socials

Mrs John G Roberts entertained twenty guests at a Five Hundred and Rock gathering last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs TI Foster Rogers hosted a similar event the prior Tuesday with a Five Hundred party. Mrs James Castner McNeal led an elaborate Friday card party in Mt Sterling with autumn flowers, reception helpers, and a festive luncheon. Sixty guests attended.

John G. Roberts TI. Foster Rogers James Castner McNeal Mt. Sterling North Maysville Emily Tipton Lucy Mae Eubank Kathhrine Storer Miss Proctor Mrs. McNeal

Local Health Updates on Community Members

The sick list notes progress for several residents this week. Roger Drake Jr and Rev T W Watts show marked improvement while Mary Lawles Gatewood and Mayme Porter recover, with Porter able to be out after typhoid. Mrs John M Gatewood also recovering, and Joe Crear remains dangerously ill with poor recovery prospects due to age.

Mayme Porter Joe Crear

For Sale Private sale of shop and home at corner

For Sale. My grocery and meat market at Main and Bank streets and my two story frame residence on High Street are for sale privately. W. C. Moore.

Main Bank Streets High Street W. C. Moore

For the best Work Brummer sive for sen On Sale Bath county home

For sale in Bath County near Sharpsburg Kentucky a large well improved home on 2 3 acres within half a mile of Sharpsburg. One of the nicest residences in the area with all necessary improvements. Address Lock Box 445 Sharpsburg Ky. (10-41)

Sharpsburg Bath County

Millinery Opening This Wednesday and Thursday

Mrs Henry Greenwade invites the public to attend a millinery opening featuring the latest selections from fashion centers. She requests visitors call to inspect the new stock and notes the event dates this Wednesday and Thursday.

Henry Greenwade

Mule injures man while handling animal

Mr. Mat Ford suffered facial cuts last week after a young male mule struck him with its hoofs during handling.

Mat Ford

Religious Services At Howard s Mill And Local Churches

J S Wilson will preach at Howard s Mill Sunday afternoon. Baptists hold morning and evening services with the Sunday evening topic Our need of a Revival. Millersburg reports a good meeting and a fine congregation. A 2 30 Sunday school organization is planned. Fizer Bible Class members meet at the Methodist Church next Sunday morning Sept 20 at 9 15. Presbyterians offer Honest Doubter in the morning and An important Question in the evening. Men s Bible class calls for an important meeting. all members urged to attend.

J. S .Wilson Howard's Mill Baptist Church J. S. Wilson Millersburg Methodist Church Presbyterian Church

Kentucky Baptists Aim Higher as Church Progress Expands

The report notes 120 counties in the state with Baptists present in every county. It lists gaps in other denominations and highlights a Morgan County building that completes a county-wide presence. The piece asserts a brighter future for Baptists and calls for spiritual growth statewide.

Morgan County Kentucky

Shingle Up Before Cold Weather Hits

McCormick Lumber Co offers shingles and advises homeowners to prepare for damp weather. Contact Phone 48 for orders and installation information.

McCormick Lumber Co

Dispatches on San Domingo wars repeat yearly claims

The quote notes newspapers print weekly dispatches declaring wars over in San Domingo, each time presenting a new conflict. It critiques the endless cycle of sensational war endings reported by press outlets.

San Domingo

Kansas University requires women students learn to swim

A reader notes the University of Kansas mandates swimming lessons for women students. The letter questions the practicality by asking where the university will source enough water for all learners.

University of Kansas Kansas

Public Sale on Stepstone Pike Near Mt Sterling

Public sale announced for the old Will Ed. Jones place located three miles east of Mt. Sterling on the Stepstone pike after relocation to Lexington.

Lexington Will Ed. Jones Mt. Sterling Stepstone Pike

Farm Sale Catalog Lists Animals and Implements

A mixed sale listing details six year old harness mares in foal to a jack, walking and work mares in foal to jack, a six and seven year old mare, foals by Judge Barr and Sterling Chief, two mule colts, various cattle and pigs, broods, a registered Duroc Jersey boar, a Studebaker two horse wagon, a Stevens cart, a corn planter, a wheat drill, harness gear, and poultry equipment. The inventory covers multiple animal kinds and farm tools.

Jack Judge Barr Sterling Chief Duroc Jersey Duroc Jersey New Studebaker New Stevens

Land for Sale 48 Acres with Tobacco and Grass Pasture

At the same time and place will offer for CASH RENT 48 acres of land four acres to be put in tobacco, remainder in grass for grazing. There is a tenant house ice house buggy house hen house orchard and 5 acre tobacco barn. This place affords excellent gross never failing water and is well fenced. Terms made known on day of sale.

No title provided by source

The text appears as a blued moralistic chant urging closing licensed taverns and enforcing prohibition to create a drier town. It portrays concerted action against “demon Rum” and calls for closing saloons to obtain blessings and public favors.

Winchester Seeks Kentucky River Water Supply for Contract Renewal

The city of Winchester specifies sourcing its water from the Kentucky River in the contract renewal with the water company, outlining the supply arrangement, duties, and compliance expectations.

Winchester Kentucky Water Company

Oyster packing debate in agriculture policy question

A historical query notes the dilemma of compelling packers to fill cans with oysters while questioning why regulators do not require pearls to be packed similarly, implying a critique of agricultural policy incentives and value, with no clear resolution presented.

Department of Agriculture

Reflecting on adopting low necked evening dress for men

A century old commentary notes that choosing low necked styles for men could provoke women to abandon such fashion, urging readers to consider social reactions before dressing choices.

For Sale Fresh Jersey Cow

Jersey cow offered for sale by W. V. Leach. inquire for details.

Jersey W. V. Leach

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