September Court Day Cattle Market Report
A large run of cattle filled pens with four to five thousand head. Prices hovered below expectations with few high bids. steer prices around 11 to 12 cents and cows from 6 to 7.5 dollars. Numerous buyers and individual lots across Fleming, Nicholas, Bath and Bourbon counties reported, with mules offered but few sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Owings
D. P. Hurst
W. A. Cheek
C. S. Whaley
Mike Wilson
Greene & Clay
Hurst & Colliver
Fleming County
Henry Lemaster
Waller Shrout, Bath Co
Geo. Halsey
Chas
Linville
Nicholas County
Beall Hadden
John McDonald
Eugene Brother
G. D. Miller
Mayor Publishes Sunday Car List and Strict Enforcement
The city released a list of automobile owners who used their cars on Sunday with reasons given to officers. Mayor W. R. McKee and police kept watch, promising ongoing enforcement per government appeals. Readers see multiple entries from Buick, Ford, Studebaker, and Oldsmobile owners with purposes ranging from church attendance to doctor visits and transport of soldiers. A separate note reports the Tea Room women raising 1009 for the Red Cross. The Novelty Store advertises fabrics at discounted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Tipton
W. R. McKee
McKee
Buick
Newton Kratzer
Ford
Milt Edwards
North
Middletown
Studebaker
Ohio
Hillsboro
C. Franklin
Maysville Street
Harry Craft
H. Greenwade
Clark County
Hupp
George Snyder
Red Cross Society
Storms Damage Tobacco Crops In Kentucky Area
Heavy storm Monday night damaged tobacco crops with hail and wind. The Levee pike area and the crop of Mr. Geo. W. Anderson, Sr. suffered especially bad losses. W. S. 8. S. Tobacco Sticks for Sale offered by Tick Lumber Co. of Mt. Sterling, Ky. Registration day set for Tuesday October 1. Do not fail to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Anderson
Frazer Granted Major Rank in U S Army for War Effort
Lloyd S. Frazer son of Mr and Mrs John S Frazer of this city earns a major title by request of the British War Department. He left Standard Oil Johannesburg to London seeking US army service then joined the British aeroplane board on the Technical Staff now holding a dual commission and continuing his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd S. Frazer
John 8S. Frazer
British War Department
U. S. Army
United States
Germany
Standard Oil Company
Johannesburg
South Africa
London
Aeroplane Board
Sterling
Legion of Friends
Mt Sterling Horses Impress At State Fair Trot
The Main Emma two year old owned by Morris and Hadden won the two year old trot at the State Fair Thursday. Topsy owned by Roy Morris took fourth in the 2:25 trot. Bernice Moore also won the 2:25 trot Friday. W E Bean sold his pacer Peter Blaze for 600 dollars. Mendosa T third in the 2:15 trot. Anna Davidson second. Several Sterling horses to Columbus Ohio and Lexington Ky. Relatives report death of James L Shubert in Adrian Missouri August 3 after operation in Kansas City Missouri. He was born in 1845 and leaves a wife and two children Bruce Shubert and Bertha Lamar. He was tied to Shubert Stephens and Vanarsdell families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Morris
Hadden
Topsy
Roy Morris
Bernice Moore
W. E. Bean
Peter Blaze
J. R. Magowan
Mendosa T
Anna Davidson
James L. Shubert
Adrian
Kansas
City
Shubert
Missouri
Bruce Shubert
Bertha Lamar
Shurbert
Stephens
Vanarsdell
Ringo's Cafe to Close After Years in City
Ringo's Cafe announces closure to the public on October 1 due to slumping business. The decline stems largely from many patrons and potential customers being drafted into military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringo
Confectioner Loses Two Diamonds Valued at 300
Peter Zervas, a well known confectioner, lost or had stolen two mounted diamonds worth $300. The gems were in an envelope carried in his pocket last week, and their fate remains unclear. The Advocate for Printing reports the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Zervas
Advocate For
1302 Register in This County
The total number of men registered in Montgomery county on last Thursday between ages 18 to 21 and 31 to 45 was 1302. This was 67 more than the estimate. The day passed quietly with few failing to register as the local board numbers cards and makes duplicates. Questionnaires will likely be mailed out sometime next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
United States Rejects German Peace Feelers In War Note
The United States unconditionally rejects Germanys peace feeler and states there will be no unofficial conference on the Austro Hungarian note. Secretary Lansing confirms the reply reflects the presidents authorized position and purpose on terms for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Sweden
Ekengren
Lansing
Call for 181 838 men to report for general military service
Provost Marshal General Crowder orders 181 838 men to report at camps before October 16. White registrants 142 000 entrain October 7 to 11. Negroes move in two groups 29 015 September 25–27 and 10 752 October 16. Kentucky quota 7 843 for Camp Sevier S C. Local turnout expected around 35 in Montgomery county. The Novelty Store advertises last season prices on medium weight underwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Kentucky
Camp Sevier
S. C
Montgomery County
Local Doctor Becomes Army Medical Corps First Lieutenant
Made First Lieutenant Dr John M Prewitt formerly of this county visited relatives here a few days recent weeks. Dr Prewitt has served as a Covington physician for several years and recently received commission as First Lieutenant in the Army Medical Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Prewitt
Local Banker Henry R. Prewitt Elected Treasurer
Mr. Henry R. Prewitt, president of the Exchange Bank, was unanimously elected treasurer of the Kentucky Bankers Association at its recent meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Prewitt
The
Exchange Bank
Kentucky Bankers’ Association
Association
Americans Press Forward Toward Metz After St Mihiel Gain
American forces under General Pershing push a 20 mile front after a 40 mile advance with thousands of prisoners and large stores of supplies captured. French officers hail the St Mihiel drive as highly successful and anticipate a new attack against German lines in response to Austrian peace proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Metz
Germany
St. Mihiel Salient
Washington
Foch
St. Mihiel
Piano Wanted for Immediate Sale at Advocate Office
Classified notice seeking a W. S. piano in first class condition mahogany case preferred red Kurtzman or other well known make considered. Leave name description and cash price at Advocate Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurtzman
Advocate Office
Red Cross Tea Room Triumph in Mt Sterling
Mt Sterling and Montgomery county residents are thanked for helping the Red Cross Tea Room reach and surpass its $1,000 goal since opening August 10. Special gratitude goes to Isola for the room, local business firms, contributing housewives, and volunteers who served and patrons who supported the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County
Red Cross
Wilson Abandons Plan To Tour The Country
President Wilson announces he has abandoned plans for a transcontinental Fourth Liberty Loan tour. He says remaining in Washington is best for war matters and telegraph communication is insufficient for critical decisions. Also notes of local draft board appointment and repairs need. plus a reminder about correct speech on roads and a table linens sale at The Novelty Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Capitol
A. Sidney Johnson
Col
A. W. Hamilton
Johnson
Montgomery County Names Election Officers for November
The Montgomery County Election Commissioners selected four officers per ward for the upcoming November election. Names include John Gibbons, Ben W. Hall, James H. Wood, and B. F. Herriott in First Ward. R. H. Dale, Joe Stephens, Mockbee Montjoy, and W. Hord Tipton in Second Ward. C. T. Hazelrigg, Abe Owings, F. G. Trimble, Norman Horton in Third Ward. A. A. Hazelrigg, W. W. Ginn, W. P. Apperson, L. G. Howard in Fourth Ward. Additional precinct staff listed for Beans, Levee, Camargo, Grassy Lick, Sideview, Aarons Run, Smithville, Howards Mill, Harts, and Jeffersonville. The first two named are Judges, the third Sheriff, and the fourth Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Clay G. Fogg
Luther Bittinger
John G. Roberts
Mt. Sterling
John Gibbons
Ben W. Hall
James H. Wood
B. F. Herriott
R. H. Dale
Joe Stephens
Mockbee Montjoy
W. Hord Tipton
C. T. Hazelrigg
Abe Owings
F. G. Trimble
Norman Horton
A. A. Hazelrigg
W. W. Ginn
W. P. Apperson
L. G. Howard
Beans
Mike Howard
Thos. Bramblett
Joe Pennybaker
John Storer
Levee
T. R. Bowen
Chas. West
Royden Faulkner
Raymond Knox
Camargo
Floyd Congleton
Geo. Halsey
Ed. Ensor
P. R. Cockrell
Grassy Lick
H. T. Kirk
Wm. Howell
J. Arch Mason
Chas. Lewis
Sideview
Geo. M. Roberts
Lawrence Peed
Forrest Hinson
J. F. Mark
Aaron
J. R. Crooks
Sherman Hamilton
Jeffersonville
Stanley Murphy
Fletcher Richardson
O. P. Ficklin
A. M. Bedford
England
Local Doctor Enters Army Medical Corps and Sailors Movements
Dr. P. K. McKenna of this city has applied for entrance into the army medical corps and passed the physical exam and tests. Charlie Smathers, two years on the battleship Michigan, is transferred to the Marine Barracks at Quantico Virginia. Lieutenants Thomas Grubbs and C T Coleman have arrived safely in France. Monsieur Vigneti invites those wishing to study French to meet at Miss Margaret Bogie's home at 3 o clock Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. McKenna
Medical Corps
Army
McKenna
Charlie Smathers
Michigan
Marine Barracks
Quan
Monsieur Vigneti
Margaret Bogie
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Ray Moss
M. A. Cheek
Wm. Treadway
Stewart & Jeffries
J. L. Faulkner
Wm. Cheek
Whaley
Robert Lockridge
R. R. Thompson
Gay Shrout
Shelby Cannoy
Nicholls County
Barley & Adams
Thomas Coons
W. P. Davis
C. B. Hainline
P. E. Hickey
R. G. Kern
Amburgey
Robert Judy
Judy
Strother
Sharpsburg
Lexington
Oldsmobile
Dan Prewitt
Adele Diffenderfer
Vanarsdell & Co
Ww. S&s. S
Tick Lumber Co
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Attention Voters
United States Army
West High Street
U. S
W. S
Woman’s History Club
J. W. Hedden, Jr
Ww. S. S
Bessie Wilson
N. Sycamore St
Asa Bean
Fletcher Elliot
Strathmore
California
Elliot
Clay Prewitt
John T. Prewitt
Www
S. 8
Smathers
Tico, Va
France
Lieut
Thomas Grubbs
C. T. Coleman
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