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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-15
Side Llohts on History

Socrates was about to guam his hem
lock.
This" he said, "is the cup that
neither cheers nor inebriates."
Making sort of rye face, just the
same, he FASTENED to bring the Incl
dent to close.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-15
It's Nav.

Il hear there is new comet com
ing"
Yes, and on a special train
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-15

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma
ton allays pain, cures wind collie ,25c bottleAdy
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-15
The Wav.

How on earth DO you start to gain
q standing in society?"
BY first getting a footing
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-15
Too Much of II.

Too Much of 1t.
"Mirth reigned last night
yes, and when l got home my wife
stormed"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-15

For the treatment of colds, sore throat,
etc. Deans Mentholated Cough Drops give
sure relief-5c at all good Druggists.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-15

Some men never borrow trouble;
they buy it outright.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-15

Love is apt to blockade the side
walk; this makes the world go round
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-15
DEVELOPED

INDIAN RELICS WANTED OF COP
sga9asS5~ per and stone. Write and tell me what
- you have. Il. p HAMILTON, Two Rivers, Wis.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-08-22
EBENEZER.

After five weeks, illness, Uncle
Charley Sanders died and was laid to
rest at Mt. Olive cemetery August IL.
Uncle George Wright has been on
the sick list for a few days, but is
better now.
Fodder pulling is the order of the
day here.
The meeting at Morse Johnson's
closed Sunday There was large at
tendance during the two weeks meet.
ing.
We have got the new schoolhouse al
this place looking like we were going
to build. 1t will be called New Ebe-
nezer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-08-22
REPORTS CROPS BAD
IN CONWAY COUNTY

T. w. Allinder, who has been in
stalling and repairing several gin
plants in Conway county during the
past two weeks, said today that county
has suffered a great deal more from
the drouth than Faulkner county, and
the yield of cotton will be very poor.
Even worse reports, he says, come
from the vicinity of Atkins, Pope
county, where the crop has almost
been burned up by the hot, dry wealth
err. Mr.. Allinder says the first bale
was sold at Plumerville yesterday
bringing II II cents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-08-22

been attending the Boys Corn Club
school for the past week
Miss Ethel Stephens entertained
Friday afternoon with a rock party
in honor of her visitors, Misses Ruby
Spires and Lucille Moore of Conway.
About 80 of the young folks of the
town were invited and a pleasant time
was spent playing the chosen game
At the close of the afternoon it was
found that Miss Grace Davis had won
the largest number of games and was
awarded a box of candy. Refresh
ments of cream and cake were served,
closing delightful afternoon. Misses
Edith Mosley of Conway and Mamie
Morrison Of Fort Smith were invited
guests. Morrilton Headlight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-08-22
Old papers for sale at this office.
BE NEIGHBORLY.

Tell your friends about Ross
Dead Quick" Spray. Tell them that
it kills bedbugs, ants, fleas, reaches,
mites, lice and their eggs; that it kills
and keeps away mosquitoes-that it is
nice and clean for household use. Tell
them it is sold in Conway by the Gree
son Drug Co.-d6t-w1t
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-08-22
J. H. Reynolds, President
Conw ay, Ark.
VETERANS ARE GIVEN
SUMMER VACATION

Little Rock, Aug. 22.-For the first
time in the history of the institution,
the veterans who are making their
home at the Confederate home, have
been allowed a furlough. The last
legislature passed. a law giving them
a furlough every summer, with so
travelling expenses, and 81 out of the
90 now in the home have taken ad-
vantage of it. Many of these are now
returning and the population will soon
again be normal. Improvements cost
ing about $4,000, including new ice
plant, are now under way at the home.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-08-22
Personals

Rock.
DR.. c. H. Dickerson spent the fore
noon in Little Rock.
Fresh mich cow and calf for sale.
Thomas & Son.-2T7-dtf.
Wanted to Rent-A nice fve-room
house. Call this office. Phone 2l.-tt
Wanted-Two or three rooms 70,
light housekeeping. Apply Dance,
hotel.-d2t
V. e. Gragson is in Morrilton today
In the interest of the Conway Steam
Laundry.
j. +. Little and family are visiting
relatives at Mr.. Titles former home.
Sails, Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Parker are
moving today to their new home on
Davis and Mill streets.
Misses Aline Voss and Myrtle
Barnes have returned from a visit of
two weeks at Russellville.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Blunt of Plain
view are visiting in Conway, arriving
yesterday in their automobile.
Z. l.. Russ, former Conway boy
who is now in the real estate business
in Little Rock, is in the city today.
Nice home for sale, one-half block
north of public school, For particu-
lars, see J. D. Dunaway, Jr.-dtf
Miss Ruth and Travis Reid of
Jonesboro arrived this morning for
visit to Mrs. H. A. Reid in this CITY.
For Rent-Nicely furnished room
for one or two gentlemen who would
take their meals out. Apply at this
office.-d4t
Boarders Wanted-At the Cottage
Hotel on North Front street, formerly
known as the Harrod Hotel. P. r.
Hodge, Prop.-dtf
J. A. Settler and family returned
yesterday from Heber Springs. Dur
ing their stay there both of Mr.. Setz-
ler's children became ill, but their con-
dition is somewhat better today.
FOR SALE.-My residence, corner
Locust avenue and Prairie street
Six-room house, large lot, a bargain
if taken at once. See D. w. Lewis
at light plant. diff
Mr.. and Mrs. 10 Frauenthal left
today for Buffalo, N. Y Mr.. Frauen-
thai expects to return about Septem-
Der /, and Mrs. Frauenthal will re-
main several weeks.
Prof. Frank Brown, a former Hen
dirk student, returned to Knoxville to-
day, after short visit here. Prof.
Brown has accepted position on the
faculty of Kentucky Military Institute
at Lyndon, KY, for the next year.
Miss Barbara Patterson of Bolton,
Tex, will arrive this afternoon for a
visit to her cousin, Mrs. w. J. Gard
ner, in this city Miss Patterson is
on her way home from a tour of Eu-
rope, which she has made this sum-
mer.
The management of the Arkway
theater will on tomorrow Saturday
afternoon begin giving their regular
Saturday matinees for children. Each
child bringing an egg, Irish or sweet
potato will be admitted to the show
The grownups are also invited to be
present.
Manager r. D. Howell of the Ark
way theater has had an uptodate
drinking fountain installed near the
entrance of his theater. 1t is not on
ly a convenience for the weary pedes-
trian, but is ornamental and self
closing.
Miss Ethel Wilson very pleasantly
entertained with lawn dinner party
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. G. Wilson, on Clifton street,
last evening. About 20 guests were
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-08-22
3 . Z
WEATHER FORECAST.

Unsettled weather, with show
ers tonight or Saturday; cooler.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-08-22
HENDRIX COLLEGE

Noted for high standsd Of scholarship and for positive
a s d trained at the best Universities this and
and
laboratories Sane athletics under Buildings
a
or IN private homes High School graduates received
Rock. Climate " " ~
College strong well of
dents who for The classes
literary course will find what they Hendrix
der the professor and his IS
Rooms in the hall BIZ dat
For information, address,
J. H. Reynolds, President
Conway, Ark
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
SOlOiSt for the Fair.

Secretary Wood has asked the
ladies of this county to assist him
in securing a soloist for the Mont
gomery County Fair. Some have
responded but the large majority
have failed to take any interest in
the matter. Won't you help
some9 If you will, give your
mite" to Mr.. Wood. A soloist
would be a big feature for the
Fair and we hope the ladies will
help secure one. Any contribution
from 25c to 500 will be appre-
ciated. Send in your contribution
this week.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
Prof. R. !, Cord Elected
Principal of Cynthidna Schools

Prof. Robert l. Cord, formerly
president of the Mt. Sterling Col
legiate Institute and principal OF
the Mt. Sterling High School, and
now principal of the Catlettsburg
High School, has been elected
principal of the Cynthiana City
Schools for the ensuing year
There were thirty-eight applicants
for the position and the fact that
Prof. Cord was selected over so
many is quite compliment to
him. He is an educator of recog-
nized ability and has many friends
here who are always glad to learn
of his good fortune.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
SMALL
CROWD
In Town Court Day.
Only 1000 Cattle on
the Market
The Quality Was Common and
Trade Very Slow

About 1000 cattle on the market
and, with few exceptions, the
quality was common. Trade was
dull, and no wonder, grass being
so short. The best 900-lb. steers
sold at $3.50, but bulk of sales at
$6.75 to 81. Yearlings at Z to
TIC. Heifers at 81 to &c. Cows
at Al to sic. Bulls at &c. Old
cows and rough oxen at % to &c.
Medium sized crowd at the pens,
but no buyers out of the State.
A great many cattle sold by the
head, so it was difficult to catch
many sales. We give a few that
show the market:
Geo. Halsey sold 10 9O0-lb.
cows and 3 1000-lb. oxen to L. G..
Agee, of Fayette county, at 4tc.
Thos. Fitzpatrick bought a few
850-lb. steers at TIC.
Mat Long, of Paris, bought 9
cows and calves from Lewis and
Chas. Rose at $3.50.
Prewitt Vanmeter bought 6
900-lb. steers of Jas. Dunn at
$6.75.
l.. Z. Agee, of Lexington,
bought 30 cows, oxen and bulls at
from Al to &c.
Sam Laythram bought % short
yearlings, about 300 Id. weight, at
$23 per head from Sam Cannon.
HORSES AND MULES.
A few mules sold, but trade
was not brisk.
F. Mann, of Lexington, bought
few pairs of horse mules at $500
to $3.50.
Gentry and Thompson also
bought some at about same prices.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
For Sale Privately.

The Mrs. Mary A. Mcclure
residence and vacant lot adjoining,
situated on w. High street in Mt.
Sterling, Ky. Both lots have q
frontage of $50 feet and a depth
of'some 300 feet. Will sell as a
whole or separately to suit pur-
chaser. The residence is new,
equipped with all modern con-
veniences and is a most desirable
home. Apply to Robt. H. VIM
or the undersigned.
46-tf. Pierce Vim, Trustee.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
Choral Club.

The Choral Club recently organ
lied in this city had their regular
meeting Monday night at the
Presbyterian church. There were
quite number of new members
present and considerable interest
is being manifested in this move
ment. A club of this character
means a great deal to the church
choirs and music lovers in general
and it is hoped everyone interested
in music will join the club. Prof.
Stratton, of Frankfort, has beeH
engaged to instruct the club AM
he is thoroughly competent.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
Mass Meeting at
Presbyterian Church.

Sunday afternoon meeting of
the Christian women of Mt. Ster-
ling was held at the Presbyterian
church, the purpose of the meeting
being to better the moral condi-
ton of our city. Mrs. Edward
Grubbs, of Winchester, made a
touching plea to the motherhood
of Mt. Sterling and told them of
the good being accomplished in
Winchester. Another m ting
will be held at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock and a large attendance
is expected.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21

FRIENDS
Mr.. Richard Curtis and
Miss AIIecn fIkin
Marry in Lexington
Both Bride and Groom are Very
Popular.

Mr.. Richard Curtis and Miss
Alleen Elkin went to Lexington
Saturday afternoon where they
were quietly united in marriage.
The wedding was quite surprise
to their many friends none Of
whom were aware of their inten-
tons.
Miss Elkin is a daughter of G.
w. Elkin and one of the loveliest
women in this city with host of
admiring friends.
Mr.. Curtis is trainer and
driver of race horses and has been
in the employ of Mr.. Jas. r.
Mcgowan, of this city for several
years past. He is considered one
of the best drivers in the country
and is gentleman with many
friends wherever he is known.
The happy couple returned to
this city Sunday night and expect
to 90 to house keeping within a
short time.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
RECEIVES
TELEGRAM
Senator ". @. Bradley
Wires Judge II. Clay
Mckee
Says Road Designated Has Been
Accepted By the Government.

1t now looks like a sure thing
that Montgomery, Bath, Fleming
and Mason counties are to have
the proposed fifty miles of model
highway between Mt. Sterling and
Maysville, agitation for which
started here at mass meeting a
few weeks ago. The good roads
committee made considerable pro-
gress on same while in Washing
ton and have been keeping in
touch with Congressman Fields,
from this district, who has been
doing valient service for this pro-
posed highway. Hon. H. Clay
Mckee has been in correspond
ance with Senator w. o. Bradley
and on Monday received the fol.
lowing telegram:
Hon. H. Clay Mckee,
The road designated has
been accepted and a representative
of the Agricultural Department
will be detailed to make examina-
ton at earliest practicable date.
w. o. Bradley"
This great improvement will
mean lots to the four counties
above named and it is sincerely
hoped that the Government will
soon begin the work.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
ARRIVES
TODAY
Boosters Train Will
Reach Mt. Sterling
This Afternoon
Annual Tour of Louisville Business
Mems Club.

The Louisville Business Mems
Clubs special train will arrive in
this CITY today at 2:15 o'clock and
will remain for about two hours.
In our issue of last Wednesday we
stated that they would arrive on
the 18th, but we had been misin-
formed, however they will sure be
here today and we hope large
crowd will turn out to welcome
them to our city. There will be
about $50 representatives of the
Louisville business houses on the
train.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
Accepts Position in LexiaqtOn.

Mr.. Danniel Boone, who has
been an employee of Mr.. S. P.
Greenwade, the merchant, for three
years past has resigned his posi-
ton and will on June 1st, accept
a similar position with Mr.. James
L. Looney at Lexington. Mr..
Boone is a splendid young man
and is sure to make good in his
new position.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
Judge J. W. Riley In the City.

Judge j. w. Riley, of More
head, was in the city Monday on
legal business. The Judge has
made a splendid record as County
Judge of Rowan county and is
being beseiged on all sides to run
again. His admirers claim he is
the best Judge, Rowan county
ever had, and it is conceded that
should he determine to run again
he will win easily.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
An Important Meeting.

All members of the First Bap-
fist church are urged to be at
prayer meeting Wednesday eve
ming, May 81. Business of i'm
portance is to be transacted and it
is imperative that every member
of the church be at this meeting.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
INSPECT
FILTER
Mayor W. A. SdmueIs
and City Council Visit
Plant.
Expert Engineers Explain Work.
lngs Of System.

The CITY Council and several
citizens we're the guests of the
Kentucky Utilities Company We'd
nesday, at the Power House and
Filter Plant on Slate Creek. Mr..
George B. Kirkman, of the Rob-
erts Filter Co., the expert who
has had charge of the construc-
ton of the filter system, demon
strated the workings of the filter
and explained the mechanism of it
thoroughly. Among the officers
present were: Messrs Harry Reid,
President, w. p. Hackett, Local
Manager, l.. M. Redmond, con-
nected with the local Office and y.
E. Endries an expert engineer
who has charge of the filter system
of New Albany, and who assisted
Mr.. Kirkman in explaining the
system. A delightful lunch had
been prepared for the crowd and
was served at Sunny Side, the
camp of genial George Eastin,
who was in charge and it goes
without saying that everything
was thoroughly enjoyed by the
crowd. Mayor w. A. Samuels;
Councilmen James Mcdonald, H.
G. Enech, G. d. Sullivan, w. r.
Mckee, j. r. Miller, Sanford
Jouett, Henry Bolts; City At
torney w. G. Hamilton. and City
Clerk H. M. Ringo; Chief Police
John Gibbons, DR.. Reynold, DR..
j. A. Shirley, DR.. P. X. McKenna,
DR.. G. B. Duerson, DR.. G. w.
Compton, Judge r. H. VIM,
Judge Lewis Apperson, Judge
H.C. Mckee, B. Frank Perry, John
William, L. G. Mccormick, S. S.
Pinney, w. F. Crooks, H. r. Prev
lit, j. Chandler, w. S. Lloyd, Dan
Holleran, Tom Fitzpatrick, P. H.
Davis, Tom Scott, Clarence
William, Minot Davis, g. M.
Edwards and G. B. Senff were
among those present.
The filter seems to be all the
company claims it to be. 1t has
been inspected by a member of
the State Board of Health, but his
report has not yet been made pub
lie. The water is now as clear as
a crystal and we know of no i'm
Drovement made in recent years
that will prove more beneficial to
our citizens than this one.
New beans, lettuce, radishes and
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
Mrs. Whitehead tntertainS.

Mrs. S. M. Whitehead entertained
elegantly a number of her friends
with a delightful euchre, Tuesday
afternoon at 2:3o O'Clock in honor
of her guest, Mrs. E. S. Helburn,
of Middlesboro.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
New ford Owners.

Messrs. H. M. Ringo, l.. E:
Griggs and j. w. Clark have
recently bought and received new
1918 Fords. The sales were made
through the company's hustling
representative, Paul Strother.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21

The ladies of the Grassy Lick
church will serve strawberries and
ices at the church Saturday night,
May 3lst. Everyone cordially in
vited.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21

During the hot months order
your creams and ices from f. q.
Morris. 45-4t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21

Our time will be devoted exclu-
sively to the tin and plumbing
business.
34-tf. The Laughlin 20.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
EDITORS
TO Met
Three Days Schedule for
Kentucky Newspaper
Men at Olympia.
To Be Feast of Wit and Flow of
Mineral Water.

The Kentucky Press Association
will meet at Olympian Springs
June 9th to June 18th, inclusive.
An elaborate program has been
arranged and most enjoyable and
profitable time is being looked for
ward to.
Following is the program:
PROGRAM.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
PROGRAM.
Monday Afternoon, June 9.
100 Arrive at Hotel.
Lunch.
Informal Reception.


Informal Reception.
Tuesday Morning, June 10, $50.
Call to Order by the President, Mr.. Ed.
d. Shinnick.
Address of Welcome.
Response on Behalf of Association by
Gen. w. B. Haldeman, of the
Louisville Times.
Reading of Minutes by Secretary
Report of President, Ed. D. Shinnick.
Report of Secretary Treasurer, ]. c.
Alcock.
Report of Executive Committee and
Election of Members.
HOO Good Prices-Ben Cozine, Shell
byville News. s.
1890 Tonnes for Country Papers-Wood-
son May, Somerset Journal.
Tuesday Afternoon, June 10, l:3O.
1880 Subscription Contests-T. T. Will
son, Cynthiana Log Cabin.
200 Value of Individuality-A. A. b.
mar, Versailles Sun.
2:3o Aviating-Chas. Meacham, Hop
kinsville Kentuckian.
800 Need of Improvement in Citizen
Soldiery-Henry S. Breckenridge.
$3.50 The Inauguration of Warfare on
Blindness in Kentucky - Miss
Linda Neville, Lexington.
Wednesday Morning. June II, $50.
e:3o Telling the Truth About Circula-
toni. R. Lemon. May6eld Mes
senger.
1000 The Daily in the Small City-R.
R. Perry, Winchester Sun.
1890 Getting Together on Prices j.
w. Hedden, Jr., Mt. Sterling Ad-
vocate.
1900 To Get Good Results in the Com
posing Room = d. M. Hutton,
Harrodsburg Herald.
1880 Round Table, The Business End of
Country Papers-J. B. S tears,
Nicholasville News.
(a) Advertising.
(b) Job Work.
(cl Subscriptions.
Wednesday Afternoon, June IA, l:3O.
1890 Importance of Conservative Edi-
torials-T. c. Underwood, Hop
kinsville New Era.
400 A Fair and Fearless Stand in Ed
itorials-J. E. Robinson, Lancas-
ter Record.
ago Woman's Sufferage-Mrs. Desha
Breckenridge, Lexington.
800 Round Table, The Cost System
T. l.. Briggs, Glasgow Times.
Thursday Morning, June IL, $50.
9:3o Does it Pay to Have Linotype in
Country Ofice9-John Altmeyer,
Maysville Bulletin.
900 Industrial Development in East
ern Kentucky R. c. Mussick,
Jackson Times.
o:3o The Change of Kentucky Prison
System from Penal to Reforma-
tory-Milt f. Conley, Louisa
News.
l 100 Round Table, The Plate Question.
r. l.. Westover, Williamstown
Courier.
(a) Continued Stories.
(b) Special Features.
(c) Free Plate.
(d) News Plate.
Thursday Afternoon, June II, 1880.
1880 Recent Development of the Ken
lucky Press-col. X. j McBryde,
Louisville Times.
ZOO What the Press Has Done for Ed
ucation in Kentucky m S
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21

Full line of bulk and package
garden seeds at Vanarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21

Cabbage and Tomato Plants at
Corbett's Greenhouse. 41-tf.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21

Fine roasts and tender steaks al
Greenwade's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21

New beans, lettuce. radishes and
onions at Vanarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1913-05-21
Thursday Afternoon. June II, 1880.

1880 Recent Development of the Ken
lucky Press-col. R. j McBryde,
Louisville Times.
ZOO What the Press Has Done for Ed
ucation in Kentucky-J m S
Speed, Louisville.
ago Magazine Advertising Due Coun.