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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1917

Page

5

Personal visits and travels of residents summaries

Mr. John Brenan of Paris and Mr. James King of Lexington visited here. T G Prewitt returned from Louisville. J R Magowan at Indianapolis races. Alec Chiles home after Atlantic City. Prewitt Harris of Clark county visited. William Kinsolving hosted by locals. Lucy Clay Woodford hosted by friends in Frankfort. John S Wyatt attended Blaze Fair in Louisville. Charlotte Budgett of Petoskey Michigan visiting Miss Caroline Bourne. Miss Goldin Burch of Lexington with friends. Nat Young Jr at State Fair in Louisville. Roger Stephens in Lexington and Georgetown. Bath county attorney Dan W Doggett visited. County Court Clerk Leslie Shrout visited for business. Sylvia Pettit of Chicago visited Judge and Mrs Day. Dillard Douglas and R R Stone returned from Bwango Springs trip. C B Patterson returned from Bwango Springs. Mattie Weathers of Avon visiting daughter Mrs S Greene. Arch Prewitt Jr at Camp Taylor Louisville spent time with family. Elizabeth Prewitt and Johnson Prewitt attended the Louisville Fair Friday and Saturday.

Roger Stephens Lexington Georgetown Dan W. Doggett Bath County Leslie Shrout Owingsville Sylvia Pettit Chicago B. F. Day Dillard Douglas R. R. Stone Bwango Springs C. B. Patterson Wango Springs Mattie Weathers Avon S. Greene Martha Frances Reed University of Kentucky At Mildred Tonkin Dora Robinson M. O. Cockrell Bright Cockrell Newport News Isola George Versailles Martha Weathers Fayette County Cecil S. Greene Tom Fitzpatrick John McCormick Harry Hunt Louisville Geo. R. Snyder C. E. Lyons Mabel James Turner R. A. Curtis R. D. Gaitskill

Secrets of the Hottest Democratic Paper in the Lone Year

A fragment from a North Carolina episode references a partisan paper noted as the hottest Democratic outlet in a singular year with a hornet and fork motif.

Tue Hornet Fork N.C

Local Health and Update Bulletin

The column reports Mrs. L L Bridgforth convalescing slowly. Dr J A Shirley suffers hay fever and asthma. Mr C S Humphries well enough to be out. Mrs Chas Humphries to Lexington hospital for operation. Dr W R Thompson returns home after treatment in the North. Louis Utz back to duties at Punch Graves Co. W A Sutton and wife return from Martinsville baths with slight improvement. Russell Tabor critically ill with Brights Disease at home. M W Billy King dangerously ill in Lexington with hopeful wishes from friends across Central Kentucky.

Chas. Humphries Lexington Barrow W. R. Thompson Louis Utz Punch, Graves & Company M. W Billy) King Kentucky

Social events highlight sewing circle and class gatherings

Mrs. J. Miller Hoffman hosted the Sewing Circle at her Main street apartments last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. W. Hord Tipton entertained a Sunday school class at her Harrison avenue home Wednesday evening with Mrs. W. W. Eubank, Sr., teaching. Delighted refreshments followed each event. Miss Mary Apperson and Mrs. Margaret Gaitskill hosted at Edgeleigh on Apperson Hill last Thursday afternoon for Master Billy Brent Nunnelley and sister, little Miss Margaret Nunnelley. About twenty children attended, enjoyed games, and the yard was decked with national colors. The afternoon ended warmly as guests departed.

J. Miller Hoffman Sewing Circle Main Street W. Hord Tipton W. W. Eubank Harrison Avenue Mary Apperson Margaret Gaitskill Edgeleigh Apperson Apperson Hill Billy Brent Nunnelley Margaret Nunnelley

Field of 19 trotters in open race at Lexington

The classic trotting event attracts nineteen eligibles with nine faster than 2 06 led by Busy's Lassie Early Dreams Ross B Miss Directed Ima Jay Royal Mac Sister Strong Al Mack and Donna Clay. Six more meet 2 07 34 standards and all exceed 2 10. The race runs Thursday October 4 in Lexington.

Busy’s Lassie Early Dreams Ross B Miss Directed Ima Jay Royal Mac Sister Strong al Mack Donna Clay Lexington

Revival begins at Mt. Sterling church with Collis and Boatright

Evangelist Mark Collis of Lexington returns to Mt. Sterling's Christian church next Sunday Sept 23 for revival services. Song leader A L Boatright of Paris Ky leads nightly singing with soloist Mrs Bessie Henry Turley when away. Darsie pastor plans 7 pm services with 9 30 am Bible School Rally Day and 10 45 am worship message titled An Indelible Record.

Christian Church Mt. Sterling Mark Collis Lexington Sterling A. L. Boatright Paris Boatright Bible School

Complete line of cereals at Vanarsdell's

Vanarsdell's offers a full stock of cereals of all kinds. Customers can browse a wide range from common corn flakes to specialty bran and multigrain blends. The display promises fresh shipments and competitive prices for daily shoppers.

Vanarsdell’s

Protracted Meeting Planned at Local Baptist Church

Arrangements are made for a long meeting at the Baptist church in town with the start undecided between October 7 and October 14.

Lost Gold Bar Pin Found Saturday Night

Missing item notice states a gold bar pin was lost at Table Thea tre Saturday night. Finder urged to return to the office for reward or identification.

Table Theatre Finder

Catch Deserter Roy Wages Returns To Camp

Police last week captured Roy Wages charged with desertion from the U S Army and returned him to camp at Lexington. Wages formerly lived in the county and enlisted from Bath county several months ago.

Roy Wages U. S. Army Lexington Wages Bath County

Local Tobacco Sale Reports Ten Acre Crop Sold

Mr. Clay Hoskins sold a ten acre tobacco crop to Mr. W. C. Clay for 250 dollars per acre last week. No other sales reported during the period.

Piano Wanted by Mt. Sterling First Grade Students

The First Grade of Mt. Sterling Public Schools seeks to rent a piano. If you have one available, please call 439. The note appears in a local classified listing dated 10 31.

Mt. Sterling

Religious groups schedule meetings at Baptist church

Young Woman's Auxiliary meets in parlors Thursday at 2 30 p m. Woman's Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 2 00 p m with the Aid Society also at 3 00 p m. Rev Royalty of Lawrenceburg conducted services Sunday morning and evening as substitute for Pastor Wilson who is at Allansville. Wilson will be home Saturday and preach Sunday morning and evening.

Young Woman’s Auxiliary Baptist Church Woman’s Missionary Society

Picture Show Saturday for Woman's Council Fund

The Woman's Council of National Defense hosts a Saturday picture show at the New Liberty to raise funds for its work. Mrs. Kate TH. Gatewood will whistle at the evening show, and Mrs. J. W. Burbridge and Mrs. Roger Drake will sing.

Woman’s Council of National Defense New Liberty Kate TH. Gatewood J. W. Burbridge Roger Drake

Insure Your Tobacco in the Barn Today

A local insurance appeal urges barn tobacco coverage to prevent loss by fire. B Frank Perry & Co promotes reliable companies and prompt service, urging immediate action to protect a year’s labor.

B. Frank Perry & Co

Dance At Springs At Oil Springs This Friday

A dance is set for Oil Springs on Friday evening with crowds expected from Winchester Paris and the city. Splendid music has been engaged for the event.

Oil Springs Winchester Paris

Sale of C. B. Stephens Property on Richmond Avenue

Promote a home or investment purchase at a public sale of C. B. Stephens property on Richmond Avenue scheduled for Saturday September 22 at 2 o clock.

C. B. Stephens Richmond Avenue

Births and New Arrivals in This City 1917

Births announced for September 1917 include a son to Mrs. Madison V. Leach on September 10. Congratulations to Cecil Wells and Edna Shrout of this city on the September 6 daughter Serena May. John W. Rogers and wife of Louisville welcome son Hanly Wesley born September 9. Mrs. Rogers is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hanly Ragan of this city.

Madison V. Leach Cecil Wells Dayton, C Serena May John W. Rogers Louisville Hanly Wesley

Sheriff's Tax Notice Urges Prompt Payments

Notice to taxpayers to pay taxes promptly with a Dec 1 penalty date noted. Sheriff Hf. F. Howell signs the plea urging avoidance of late penalties and timely collection.

F. Howell

Loss of Three Cattle Hits Farmer in High Stock Season

Three fine cows owned by Mr. J. O. Kirk died last week after eating leaves from a wild cherry tree. With stock levels high, the loss weighs heavily. For seed rye contact Mrs. R. Stoner. 11-21.

J. O. Kirk Stoner

Will Do Plumbing Seeks Local Fixure Supply Work

M. R. Hainline announces return to plumbing business offering bathroom and kitchen fixtures supply and repair services. Phone 322. Engagement sought with potential customers and builders in the area.

M. R. Hainline

Farm Withdrawn From Sale Listed for September

The farm of Mrs. Emily Jones White advertised for sale on September 29 has been withdrawn from the market.

Emily’ Jones White

Public Sale of C B Stephens Residence Planned

Public sale of C B Stephens residence on Richmond avenue set for Saturday afternoon September 22 at 2 oclock on the premises.

C. B. Stephens Richmond Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Overson’s Drug Store Court Street Rass John Brenan Mr. James King T. G. Prewitt J. R. Magowan Indianapolis Alec Chiles Atlantic City Prewitt Harris Clark County William Kinsolving Lucy Clay Woodford Frank John S. Wyatt Charlotte Budgett Pettoskey, Mich Caroline Bourne Science Hill College Shelbyville Miss Goldin Burch Nat Young, Jr Archie P. Prewitt, Jr Arch Prewitt Elizabeth Prewitt Es Johnson Prewitt John C. Tyler Col W. P.huntington Ohio Nelson H. Trimble Bay View Mich Anna Laura Ratliff Danville Chandler Fizer John W. McColm Huntington W. Va W. T. Tyler James Jones R. L. Vanarsdell Steve Pieran L. D. Wyatt New Decatur, Ala Queenie Catherine Rooney Laura Graves Rooney Eunice Holley W. J. S. Cotton Eminence J. W. Hedden, Jr Emily Emma Beall George Barnes Clay Eustis Fla Barnes A. W. Hamilton Brent G. Nunnelley Jack Winn Princeton University Princeton, N. J O. B. Clark Eastin & Harris L. L. Bridgforth J. A. Shirley Mr.c.s. Humphries W. A. Sutton Martinsville Ind Mr. Sutton Russell Tabor Rothwell Bright Geraldine Farrar and Wallace Reid Joan Tabe Theatre Transylvania THE Talk Theatre J. F. Tabb Collis and Boatright Vanansdell’s Lloyd’s Drug Store Tabb Theatre Antwerp Avenue M. E. Schlegel K. C. Clarke
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