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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1914

Page

5

Personal notices from Owingsville area residents

Attorney W B White was in Owingsville on business. Millard Wade of Cincinnati and the city returned from New York on a business trip. John Conroy of Frankfort attended here from Saturday to Monday. Will Eskridge of Nash was a guest of relatives here the past week. Newton Duff of Lexington spent several days here the past week. Mrs G W Anderson visits Miss Mary and Nancy Stevenson in Winchester. Dr Scott Goodpastor of Ashland visited here early in the week. Edward McNamara and Frank McCabe spend the week in Louisville. Harriett Dudley Hawkins of Flemingsburg is guest of the Calk sisters. Richard Apperson of Ashland visited his parents here early in the week. J S Porter, wife and family of Lexington spent Sunday with relatives here. Martin Ramey left for Paintsville to visit his son John Ramey and family. Lloyd Frazer left for Ithaca N Y to renew studies at Cornell. Forest Wood returned to Louisville Monday after a visit to his mother. Judge C C Turner and C T Coleman of Frankfort were here to vote Saturday and Monday. Mr and Mrs Joe Brown Jr of Winchester spent Saturday and Sunday with Henry Judy. Mr and Mrs Newton Townsend returned Saturday from Chicago and Indianapolis. Dr and Mrs William Crocket of Nashville Tenn are guests of Mrs Crocketts parents E J Shackelford.

Howard Wyatt New York John Conroy Frankfort Fis Will Eskridge Nashe Newton Duff Lexingston G. W. Anderson Mary Nancy Stevenson Winchester Scott Goodpastor Ashland John Ramey Lloyd Frazer Ithaca N. Y Cornell University

Local visitors and trips noted this week

Richard Hood, formerly of this city, visits friends and relatives. Ratliff Lane and Louise Morris spend weekend in Sharpsburg. Lucy Clark returns from a visit with the Hogge family in Morehead. Kenney N. De Haven and baby back from New York City via Mr. N. T. McKee. McKee travels to Germany next week for business. Frank Hill and William Ferguson head to Mammoth Cave with stops in Louisville and Cincinnati. John L. Stephens, here as a witness in a family case, returns home. Gano Caywood and children return to Greencastle Ind. Arthur C. Richardson seeks rheumatism treatment in Martinsville Ind. doing nicely.

Ratliff Lane Louise Morris Sharpsburg Lucy Clark Lige Hogge Morehead Frank Hill William Ferguson Mammoth Cave Louisville Cincinnati John L. Stephens O. S. Bromagem J. Q. Stephens Gano Caywood Greencastle Ind

Mrs Anne Humphrey to Teach Modern Dancing in Mt Sterling

Mrs Anne Bullitt Humphrey of the Vernon Castle School of Dancing travels to Mt Sterling to offer a modern dancing course on October 5 at McKees Hall. Afternoon sessions for children start at 3 PM and evening classes for adults begin at 7 30 PM featuring dances such as One-step Hesitation Half and Half Maxixe and Lula Fade. Humphrey previously won a silver cup in New York for her One-Step interpretation.

Anne Bullitt Humphrey Vernon Castle Mt. Sterling McKee’s Hall Humphrey New York

Prohibition Wins Virginia by Wide Margin

Virginia voters cast for prohibition last Tuesday with statewide majorities exceeding 20,000. Richmond reported 4,282 in favor and 6,011 against as county returns show strong dry majorities.

Virginia Richmond

Best line of home killed meats at Vanarsdell's

Local butcher Vanarsdell's advertises top quality home killed meats with selection and pricing details. The store emphasizes fresh cuts and customer service to attract shoppers.

Vanarsdell’s

Shingles Leak Stirs Urgency for Roof Repair

A reader notes shingles for a roof leak and urges prompt replacement. McCormick Lumber Co. is listed with the phone number 48 for supplies and service.

Beter McCormick Lumber Co

Best Work Brunner Shoes for Men Highlight

The farmer can produce with his resources but to succeed in marketing he must unite with his neighbor to build a stronger cooperative approach.

Brunner Shoes

Social events and gatherings around town this week

Miss Susette Johnson hosted a Dutch Lunch on West Main Street in honor of Mrs. William Crockett of Nashville. The Shackelford sisters hosted a Thursday afternoon event for their sister Mrs. Wil About forty guests attended. Mrs. H. Clay McKee held a Euchre party Thursday morning on Federal Heights followed by luncheon. Mrs. William Bridges White hosted a Progressive Euchre after noon on North Maysville Street with sixty guests and a luncheon. An invitation from the Presbyterian Congregation invites Dr. and Mrs. Yeaman to visit Dr. J. A. Van Sant’s residence Friday evening October eight to ten.

Susette Johnson West Main Street William Crockett Nashville Tenn Shackelford H. Clay McKee Federal Heights William Bridges White Maysville Street Presbyterian Congregation Mrs. Yeaman J. A. van Sant

Religious revival and rally day planned across churches

A Methodist quarterly meeting with 10 45 a m preaching and 7 p m communion is noted alongside revival services at the Baptist church led by Rev Sid Williams of Texas and harpist Mr Brown. Howard's Mill hosts 2 30 pm services with Williams and Brown. Mt Sterling Christian Bible School marks Rally Day on Sunday October 4 with a target attendance of 750 and emphasis on morning school session and evening promo day events.

Methodist Church Epworth League Sid Williams Texas Brown Baptist Church Howard’s Mill Br. Brown Mt. Sterling

Local Women Reported Improving Among Illnesses

Mrs. M. Bybee, recently ill at her city home, is improving. Mrs. J. Clay Cooper, hospitalized in Lexington, is said to be getting along nicely. Mrs. J. C. Enoch, also in Lexington hospital, shows improvement. Mrs. J. W. Hedden traveled to Lexington Tuesday afternoon due to her daughter Mrs. T. B. Arthur’s sudden illness.

M. Bybee J. Clay Cooper Lexington Hospital J. C. Enoch J. W. Hedden Lexington T. B. Arthur

Music at the Trots Lexington Meet Opens

The Lexington big trotting meeting begins Monday October 5 with Weber's Prize Band of America providing daily concerts. The band is larger and stronger than before as visitors are invited to enjoy music racing and cheer at the Walnut Hall Cup and the 2 year old Futurity.

Lexington Weber’s Prize Band of America United States

German War Losses Reach 73 240 in Great War

Berlin reports two new casualty lists naming 9 773 men, lifting total German casualties to 73 240 killed wounded and missing. The figures cover eight weeks since Germany declared war on Russia with average losses around 9 155 per week and note rising officer mortality as some regiments suffer heavy losses.

Berlin Germany Russia

Better Road Building in Kentucky Prompts More Applicants

The Courier Journal notes rising interest in road engineering in Kentucky as more applicants take the Frankfort examination for county road engineer. Fifty entrants have studied scientific road building at the State University, signaling broader statewide demand for competent engineers to plan, repair, and relocate roads with the aid of the State Good Roads Department.

Kentucky Frankfort The State University State Good Roads Department Courier Journal

Matrimony Triggers Broad Drift With The Tide

A newspaper item notes many people drift toward marriage as a guiding force, shaping social patterns and personal choices amid a period of shifting norms and family expectations.

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