Cattle Pen Crowds and Strong Market Prices
Crowded cattle pens show brisk trade with prices near seven cents per hundredweight. Buyers from Greenfield and Lexington regions purchased hundreds of head, including 850 and 600 pound steers, cows and oxen at 3 to 7.25 cents. Mules are scarce with Lexington buyers paying 150 to 200 dollars per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Ohio
W Keeton
Skidmore
M. ‘Highland
Morgan A8
Weil & Son
Lexington
Harry Stafford
Geo. Blev
Sam Keeton
Omer
N. P
Elgin Sharp
Weil
Fillmore Webb
Jas. McCormick
Oscar Moss
A. J. Hughes & Co
Sam
W. A. Sutton
Wm. Oliver
Wm. Stinson
Mr. Stinson
C. O. Griffin
Ame Place
Mr. Oliver
Jonas Weil
W. Bailey
Acces
Harris Howard
Weil & Co
Fayette County
Dock Colyer
Kendall Bros
Cynthiana
D. C. Cleveland
Harrison County
Jas. Meguire
W. L
Roy Scott
Clark County
W. C. Kendall
Frank Lockridge
Boy Kicked by Mule at Main and Bank Streets
Two Banks brothers played near Main and Bank streets when one struck a mule colt with a whip. A large gash opened on the cheek and head of the other boy. Doctor McKenna treated the injuries and the boy was taken home. The wounds are painful but not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Main
Bank Streets
McKenna
Peerless Exchange Moves to Advocate Office
The Peerless Exchange has moved over the Advocate office, relocating its operations to share space with the publication. The change signals a reorganization of local business offices and a shift in address for readers seeking services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless Exchange
Advocate Office
President Wilsons Sister Annie Howe Dies in Connecticut
Mrs Annie E Howe, sole sister of President Woodrow Wilson, died Saturday in New London Connecticut after several weeks of illness from peritonitis. The body was taken to Columbia for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Howe
Woodrow Wilson
New London
Conn
Columbia
D. C
Farm Sale Ad Promises Three Blue Grass Farms
On another page this paper carries a large advertisement for the sale of three blue grass farms. The notice invites buyers in the market for a farm to inspect the properties and see the listings.
Lost gold broach on High Street between Elm and Maysville
A gold broach set with pearls is missing on High Street between Elm and Maysville Saturday afternoon. Reward offered for return to Roberts and Mastin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Elm
Maysville
Roberts & Mastin
General Basil W. Duke Dies at 79 After Gallant Civil War Career
At seventy nine General Basil W. Duke died after a long illness and recent surgeries. He served as one of Morgan's men and was a beloved Confederate figure. Funeral services were held in Lexington yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil W. Duke
Morgan
Lexington
Eastern Kentucky feud figure Mose Feltner is killed
Mose Feltner a longtime Eastern Kentucky figure in feuds was shot and killed near Hazard Kentucky by U S Marshal G A Sizemore during an attempted arrest for revenue law violations. Feltner had a long feud background dating back to the Hargis Cockrell clashes and his death is described as a tragic end to a stormy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose Feltner
Kentucky
Hazard
United States
G. A. Sizemore
Feltner
Hargis-Cockrell
Hazelrigg Bible Class Aids Young Man For College
After a statement by Mr. W. C. Hamilton the Hazelrigg Bible Class collected nearly 37 dollars to aid a needy young man enter college. The group, described as always ready to help the worthy, is praised for providing an important educational opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hamilton
Hazelrigg
Candidate to Seek Montgomery County Superintendent Post
A card from Mrs Fanny Hunt Priest to Montgomery County Democrats announces an intent to run for Superintendent of Schools. The declaration notes the bid is subject to the Democratic party's action at the State primary in August 1917 and thanks readers for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Fanny Hunt Priest
Registration Day Notice for Oct 3 Tuesday
A local city announces Democratic registration day will be held on Tuesday October 3rd. Voters are urged to prepare documents and participate in the registration event.
Great Colt Buy Marks High Price at Auction
Peter Royal, a yearling colt by Peter Montgomery, fetched 3006 dollars at a sale last week. The colt’s property site is held by Bean Bros. of the county and the young horse is gaining a notable reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Royal
Peter Montgomery
J. L. Dodge
Bean Bros
Tea Cup Inn Rest Room Offer in City Shop Window
An ad appeals to shoppers and diners, inviting them to the Tea Cup Inn for a restful break and a hearty lunch hosted by Miss Lucy Randall. It promotes a convenient stop for tired or hungry shoppers in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tea Cup Inn
Lucy Randall
Barnes Brother Leaves T. K. Barnes & Sons for New Sanitary Meat Co
Roger D. Barnes has severed ties with T. K. Barnes & Sons and will join the new Sanitary Meat Co. He is described as a hustler who understands the business after years of work with his family. The Barnes firm continues under its existing name and high standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger D. Barnes
T. K. Barnes & Sons
New Sanitary Meat Co
Barnes
Young Bath County Couple Wed at Christian Church Parsonage
Miss Stella Goodpaster daughter of Fountain Goodpaster and Mr John Steele formerly of Bath county were married Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Christian church parsonage by Rev Clyde Darsie The bride’s husband has worked in Dayton Ohio and the couple left there after the ceremony for their new life together
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Goodpaster
John Steele
Bath County
Christian Church Parsonage
Clyde Darsie
Fountain Goodpaster
Steele
Dayton
Ohio
Dedication Delayed for Baptist Church
Illness of Dr. W. D. Powell postpones the church dedication from the first Sunday in October to some time in November. The building is completed and furnished by October, with the first service set for that day in the main auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Powell
Baptist Church
Visit to white school by colored students stirs interest
The pupils of the colored schools were marched through the streets to visit the white school. Prof. Adams, over colored schools, is urging students to excel and engage more in their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Shave 15 Cents in City Barber Shops
Beginning October 1, white barber shops in the city will charge 15 cents for a shave due to higher material costs. Most shops had charged 10 cents, except the National Hotel shop and Turner's shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Hotel
Turner’s
Mt. Sterling Beats Lawrenceburg 1–0 in Ten Innings
Mt. Sterling defeated Lawrenceburg 1 to 0 in ten innings at Riddell's Park. Wallandingham pitched superbly for the home team while Bacon stood out for Lawrenceburg with strong work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Lawrenceburg
Wallandingham
Riddell’s Park
Good Race Meeting at Lexington Delights Crowds
The Lexington race meeting ended Saturday with high attendance and top class racing. Purses surpassed prior records and jockey F Murphy was the featured rider of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
F. Murphy
No Special Session Planned by Governor Stanley Says Leader
In an interview with a Lexington Leader representative Gov. A O Stanley states there will be no special session of the Legislature on November 15 despite reports otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Gov
A O
Stanley
Will Speak Here Edwin P Morrow Address Republican Interest
Edwin P. Morrow will address the people of this city and county Wednesday afternoon in the interest of the Republican party. The event is expected to draw residents from nearby communities and highlight party platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Morrow
Cottage for Sale or Rent on West Main Street
For Sale or Rent cottage on West Main Street. Apply to Miss Sue Evans at 13 t1 Clay and Sycamore Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
Sue Evans
Clay and Sycamore Sts
Local Produce and Condiments at Sanitary Meat Co
Shoppers find celery cauliflower lettuce and pickling cucumbers available at Sanitary Meat Co along with two year old apple vinegar. The listing highlights staple produce and pantry items for home cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Meat Co
Will Build New Garage at Maysville Street Lot
Mr A B Pieratt sold the livery stable property on Maysville street known as the old Harper stable to L B Griggs S Pinney and W P Oldham. They will clear the site this week to erect a modern brick garage with entrances on Maysville and High streets. A competent mechanic will run the shop and several car agencies will be added. The trio will manage the business and the wrecked lumber will be sold as tobacco barn stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Pieratt
Maysville Street
Harper
Messrs
L. B. Griggs
8. S. Pinney
W. P. Oldham
Maysville
High Streets
Action Postponed on Municipal Lighting Plant
At a city council meeting last Tuesday night action on a municipally owned lighting plant was postponed. The Kentucky Utilities Company has offered to supply certain lights to reduce costs and potentially improve service. The council will study the proposal and act in the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Utilities Company
Prohibition Leader Dead In Lexington At 72
Col. T. B. Demaree a Wilmore resident and prominent Prohibition party figure died Saturday night in a Lexington hospital at age 72. He was a congressional candidate several times and ran for governor on the Prohibition ticket. He was described as a good, clean man and his death a loss to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
T. B. Demaree
Wilmore
Prohibition
Lexington
Congress
State Fair Called Greatest Ever by Officials
The State Fair closed Saturday amid praise from Commissioner Cohen and Secretary Gooch. Attendance topped prior fairs by more than 4,000, marking it as the largest since the fair’s organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohen
Gooch
Miss Lucy Randal Opens Peerless Exchange Tea Room
Miss Lucy Randal moves the Peerless Exchange to the second floor of the Advocate Publishing building on Main Street and will operate a rest and tea room for shoppers. Tea coffee or hot drinks will be served with light lunches or sandwiches. See formal opening notice elsewhere in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Randal
Peerless Exchange
Advocate Publishing Company
Main Street
Exchange
DIES AT SALT LICK MR JAMES CASEY FORMER CITY RESIDENT
James Casey a longtime resident of this city died at his Salt Lick Bath county home last Wednesday after a short illness. He leaves a wife two children and a daughter from his first marriage. A prominent lodge man he was connected with several organizations and was well liked by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Casey
Salt Lick
Bath County
Seth Low Dies at Bedford Hills After Long Illness
Former New York mayor and Columbia University president Seth Low died at his country home in Bedford Hills New York on Sunday after months of illness. He was a deep scholar and thinker and a great friend of labor unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Low
New York
Columbia University
Bedford Hills
N. Y
Chiles & Co Wins at Kentucky State Fair
At the Kentucky State Fair last week Chiles & Co won in poultry events. They took top honors in Single Comb Rhode Island Reds with first cock and ecockerel, plus second hen, fourth pullet, and fifth pen. In Single Comb Buff Orpington they earned first cockerel, third hen, and fourth and fifth pullets.
Change in Hiring At Greenwade and Sanitary Meat Co
Mr Daniel Boone resigns from 8 P Greenwade and accepts a similar post with the Sanitary Meat Co. Gay Wilson succeeds him at Greenwade's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Boone
8. P. Greenwade
The
Sanitary Meat Co
Boone
Gay Wilson
Greenwade’s
Local Residents Buy New Cars
Mr. Geo. R. Snyder recently purchased a new Hupp touring car while Mr. O. B. Clark bought a six cylinder Buick through The Mt. Sterling Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Snyder
O. B. Clark
Mt. Sterling
Millinery Opening Notice in Sharpsburg
Mrs. W A Boyd of Sharpsburg Kentucky announces a fall and winter millinery opening on September 21 22 and 23. Also noting home killed veal available at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Boyd
Sharpsburg
Home
Veal
Vanarsdell’s
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Mt. Sterling, Ky
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Ladies of
Seth
Pictorial Review
Fall
Sally Walker
J. H. Keller
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