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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION
POSSIBLE IN ENGLAND

The newspapers learn that the
Government is preparing measures
for the further control Of the pro-
duction and sale Of alcoholic bever-
ages, which may go as far as abso.
lutte prohibition. It is stated from
one source that it has already been
decided that the manufacture and
sale of whisky in Scotland will vir-
tually be prohibited, and that this
is likely to be followed by a similar
step in England and Wales.
AS regards Ireland, it is said
that the Government Srom the first
Of January will take over the Irish
distilleries for the manufacture of
munitions, but that the retail sale
of whisky will not be affected, as
whisky of less than three years old
cannot be legally sold, and existing
stocks will be. allowed to be con-
sumed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
LOCAL MEN IN BIG DEAL

Clark and Montgomery county
capitalists have organized a COM
pany to be known as the Eureka
Coal, Oil & Mining Company, with
capital stock of $4,000. M. H..
Courtney is president; N. P. Van
Meter, vice president; L. R. Hanp-
ton, secretary, and w. S. Duty,
treasurer III. r. Prewitt, of Mt.
Sterling, is attorney for the com
pany. The corporation has leased
about $500 acres of land in Lee
county. 1t is said that quite few
farmers and capitalists of this
county own stock in the new
enterprise.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Relatives here were notified
Thursday of the death at Los An
geles, Cal, of Mrs. Mary Raglan
Reid, which occurred at her home
in that city Wednesday.
Mrs. Reid was the widow of the
late Judge Newton Reid, who died
many years ago. She had been in
failing health since the death of her
daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Prewitt,
which occurred about a year ago.
She was the daughter Of William
Raglan and was born AMI reared in
this county. She was 80 years of
age. Mrs. Reid was sister Of
Mrs. d. j. Burchett, of this county,
and most excellent Christian lady.
The body was cremated at her
request.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
"soME" BIRDS

The wife of Methodist minister
in West Virginia has been married
three times. Her maiden name was
Partridge, her first husband was
named Robins, her second husband
Sparrow, the present Quale.
There are now two young Robins,
one Sparrow and three Quales in
the family. One grandfather was a
Swan and another a jay, but he's
dead now and bird of Paradise.
They live on Hawk avenue, Eagle
vile, Canary Islands, and the fellow
who wrote this is Tyre and rela-
tive of the family.-Valely Enter
prise,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
MARKET OPENS
TOMORROW
Sales to Start of at the Whitehall
In the Mornlng--Prices Still
Showing Upward Tendency.


The tobacco sales held on the
three loose leaf floors the past week
we're all splendid ones and the mar
ket showed an upward tendency.
The local floors have sold to date
something over 100000 pounds
for a general average of more than
16 cents per pound Spectators
have been extremely busy and have
purchased lots of tobacco, both in
the country and on the floors, most
of winch netted them good money.
The weather softened up consider
ably today and it is expected if
open weather continues all the local
houses will be taxed to their capac-
ity to handle the weed.
The first sale this week will be
held at the Whitehall Wednesday
morning and it is expected Auction
eer Bray will have a full floor to
dispose of.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
DIES IN WINCHESTER

Mr.. Cyrus Gaines, 7 years old,
one of the most respected resi-
dents of Clark county, died at his
home ON the Boonesboro pike Mon
day morning about 6 o'clock, after
an illness of hySdening of She ar
teries and complications. Mr.. Gaines
was born in the house where he
died. He is survived by a brother,
Carr Gaines, with whom he lived,
and a sister, Mrs. Annie Cockrell,
# Montgomery county.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
LOCAL MEN BUY
HORSES AT CHICAGO SALE

AT the Chicago Horse Sale, hast
week, Mr. Nat Young, Jr., of Mt.
Sterling, was on hand and secured
two of the best brood mare barr
gains of the sale, getting La Gitana,
sister of White Sox 2:04Z, win
ner of over 10000, and Paylowa
B., q half sister TO White SSox,
Blanche 2:O6s4 and The Lark
2:0814, and the dam of Rico (3)
2:10A, the star three year-old
PAGER of California in 1916.
Mr. E. R. Little secured three
first-class bargains in brood mares
in Braden Lass, Lady Rae and Sue
Splitter. Braden Lass is sister to
the pacing stations, Hal Braden
2:07A, sire of the dam of Joan
and others; Brown Braden 2:101a,
and Braden 2:12, sire of Peggy
From Paris 2:12. But she dies
not have to depend on her brothers
fer a reputation for she is the dam
of the really high-class PAGER, Brad
en- Direct 2:01H, and the mare,
Patchen Lass 2:OS14, and ranks
as one of the leading producing
daughters of Brown Hal 2:12H.
Lady Rae is by Baron Wilkes ont
of the high-cIass, trotting mare,
Phoebe Wilkes 2:0S1a, and Sue
Splitter is sister to the good Peter
the Great stallion, Peter Donna 2:0S.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
CHRISTMAS DANCE

The annual Christmas dance of
the Saltans Club will be given at
Ringo's Hall On Thursday even
ing, Dec. 2Sth. A number of visitors
from surrounding Bluegrass towns
will be present and it is the inten-
ton of the members of the club to
make it the banner Christmas ball
Of the Bluegrass. At a meeting of
the members of the club, Mr.. Howell
Reese was reelected President;
Mr.. William Oldham, vice-president,
and Mr. Stewart Sharp, secretary
and. treasurer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
DECORATED BY KING

The following from the Cincinnati
Times Star will be of much interest
to local friends:
'1n recognition Of his scientific
w''r! end the discovery of a cure
fdr swamp fever for natives in
West Africa, King AIphonso of
Spain has decorated DR.. Oliver
Pinney, soarin-law of Mrs. M.
Upham, of 6123 Erie avenue, Madi-
sonville. DIR. Pinney is graduate
of the Norwood High School and
also the medical department of the
University of Cincinnati He left
Cincinnati in 1907 and since then
has been serving as a medical mis-
sionary at Benito, Spanish Guinea,
on the west coast Of Africa
Mr.. Pinney is a brother of Mr..
S. S. Pinney, of this city, and form
erly lived with him aud went to
school to Mrs. Mamie Hibler. He
visited here several years ago and
has many warm friends in NJ NJ. Ster-
ling who will be interested in the
above announcement.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
DIES IN OHIO

Mrs. w. r. Mcfarland died at
her home in Toledo, o., Wednesday,
December 20, after an illness of
three months Of abscess of the
stomach. The remains were brought
to this city Friday evening, accom-
panied by her sisters, Mrs. Thos.
Reason, Of this county, and Mrs.
Minnie Collins, of Toledo. and after
funeral services by Rev. Clyde
Darsie at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Ramey, Satur-
day, the remains were taken to
Owingsville, her old home, and in
tered in the cemetery at that
place. Deceased was married to
Mr.. Mcfarland at Toledo seven
years ago and is survived by her
husband and two sons. She was a
member of the Christian church at
Owingsville, a kind and loving wife
and mother, and true friend. To
the bereaved family and friends the
Advocate extends sincere sympathy.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
DRYs ARE ACTIVE

From practically every wet State
come reports of renewed vigor in
the crusade against j. Barleycon.
he drys evidently have been much
encouraged by the triumphs in sew
eral States ON November 9TH, and
they are now marshaling their
forces FOR grand sweeping Federal
enactment. AUncle Sam will soon be
brought aboard the water wagon
without even a leg dangling, unless
the prohihitionists have gone. astray
in their calculations, = Savannah
(Ga.) News,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
SCHOOL TO REOPEN JAN. 2

The City High School closed
Wednesday afternoon for the Christ
mas holidays and will resume
Tuesday, January End. The Cawein
and Halleck Literary Societies held
a joint meeting in the school audi
torirm and the following program
was rendered:
Recitation-Elizabeth Clay Highs
land.
Reading-Gladys Henry.
Vocal Duet = Laura Hart and
Anna B. Pinney.
Humorous Debate, Resolved, That
children should be taught to believe
in Santa Claus"-Aff., Chiles Van
Antwerp and James Pinney; Neg,
Irene Mcnamara and Burton Prev
lit.
Duet-Lucretia Little and Anna
Laura Ratliff.
Extemporaneous Address = John
Allen Strossman.
Critic-Member of audience.
Presents were exchanged and all
. -
teachers were happily remembered.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
BUYS HARDWARE STOCK

Mayor Charles X. Oldham last
Wednesday afternoon purchased
the stock of the Enbank & Ghenault
Hardware Company at private
price, in the neighborhood of $4,000
for the stock and fixtures, and has
taken charge and win operate the
business. The store was recently
damaged by fire and was taken
over by the insurance company in
settlement. Ii is not known what
business the retiring members of
the firm will engage in.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
CHANGES POSITION

Mr.. Stanley Brown, who has
been connected with Sehon, Stew
enson & Co.. of Huntington, w. Va,
as travelling representative, has re-
signed his position and accepted a
similar one with the Emmons Hard
ware Co., of the same city. His
territory viii be Eastern Kentucky
Mr. Browns many friends here will
be glad to know he is making q
success con the road"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
BARBER SHOP DAMAGED

A fire broke ont in Turner's
Barber Shop about / o'clock Sun
day morning, but owing to prompt
service by the fire department only
slight damage was done. 1t is
thought the. fire originated from a
lighted cigar or cigarette heing
thrown in a waste basket In the
ham Most of the damage was done
by water and the loss is cCS,red
by insurance.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
SMALL BLAZE

A small stock barn at the Mont
gomery County Fair Grounds burn
ed last week. The fire is supposed
to have caught from explosion of
a coal oil stove on which some
water was being heated. The barn
was unoccupied. The loss is about
$3.50, insured,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26

The readers of the Advocate
: have only four more days in
: which TO renew their subscrip-
tons at the old rate of 81 per
year After January LIST the
price of the Advocate will be
$3.50 to everyone. To the
' many who have paid we extend
our hearty thanks and to those
who have neglected this matter
we urge their prompt attention.
. = + = a 4
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26

I" The readers of the Advocate
= have only four more days in
= which to renew their subscrip-
= tions at the old rate of 81 per
= year, After January LIST the
= price Of the Advocate will be
= $50 to everyone. To the
. many who have paid we extend
= our hearty thanks and to those
: who have neglected this matter
3 we urge their prompt attention.
y = 4 =
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL

The body of Mr.. Barney Flana-
gan, who died at Carlisle Friday,
was brought TO this city Sunday and
after services at the Catholic
church, the remains were taken to
st. Thomas cemetery and inferred,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
SUFFERS PARALYTIc STROKE

Mr.. John NJ. Henry, of this city,
suffered stroke of paralysis at
his farm near Grassy Lick, Monday,
and is in serious condition. Mr..
Henry was remI9ed to his home in
this city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
WEDDING BELLS =

Mr.. Jason Letcher and Miss Eliz-
abeth Thompson, of the county,
were married at the residence of
Rev. r. M. Reynolds Wednesday.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26

For Sale-A good paying general
merchandise businessIas there is in
the county. Well located, in good
community. Also one building lot
ON Samuels avenue. Apply at this
Office. 2s-tfx
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
RAILROADS PROSPER

During the year just closed the
railroads Of the United States en-
joyed a net income of more than
a. billion dollars, more than one
third higher than the banner year
Of 1918.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
NICE XMAS PRESENT

The members of the Hazelrigg
Bible Class presented their teach
er, Rev. Clyde Darsi,e with purse
containing $21 Sunday morning as
Christmas gift. a
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
SELLS MULES
gsfgiy

E. r. Wade, of Clark county. sold
to JAS. l.. Gregory, of Bourbon
county, last week, one palr tive and
three-year mare mules for 1870.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
/ FARM RENTS WELL

AT the public renting of the farm
belonging to ]. E. Henry, deceased,
by Clark & Turner, executors, the
farm containing 292 acres Of land,
with twelve acres for tobacco and
some for corn, was rented for the
coming year to Roger Crouch, of
Bourbon county. 1t brought the
high price Of So $50.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26

Millionaires are becoming so com
mon in the United States we are
even beginning to feel good ourself.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26
MRS. PREWITT PARAL WE'D

Mrs. Annie Prewitt, of this county,
was paralyzed Monday morning.
Her condition is alarming and it is
feared she cannot recover.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26

Lost-John Holland fountain pen
a. clell Foley's gate ON Hinkston
pike. 81 reward for return to DR..
W. r. Thompson.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-12-26

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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-26

A new paper has started in Essex
county called "The Border News"
printed at Canaan, VT, the first issue
being born on May 18th. No two
papers can flourish in Essex county
any more than two horses can occupy
a one-horse stall. The conditions
are not right for it, neither is the
patronage. Of course anyone has
the right to start new paper
whether it is wanted or not, and if
the county really wants another
paper it is no more than proper that
someone should start it. The ques-
ton is whether it is really wanted.
The ESSEX COUNTY HERALD has
endeavored to cover the needs of
Essex county for a great many
years. If it has not fulfilled its mis-
sion the people of Essex county are
to blame for it. 1t certainly does
not receive the support it should,
and support is what keeps a paper
alive. There should be a pride in a
county having paper established in
1873 in trying to keep it alive; but
if they prefer a new sheet and desire
to split beans in their support, it
will simply be a case which can
stand it the longest. Leaving out
The Border News" and taking this
occasion to mention our own case,
we are sorry to admit that we have
worked up more advertising out of
the county than in it. The home
patronage Of the HERALD in adver-
Using is unworthy the size Of the
town in which the paper is printed,
One or two-and the BosWorth store
is one-have stood by the HERALD
and done their duty by it. Others
have not Had they done so the
HERALD would have retained the
size we started it. We know, in one
years experience with. the HERALD,
that one paper can do we'll in Essex
county. But the editor should be in
the county with the paper to do it
justice. Island Pond is a busy town,
and there is no reason why it should
not be growing one. 1t is a town
SUITED to industries and in time in
dustries will spring up. Such town,
and the county needs one paper, and
that paper on account of its years
of utilization with the county, should
be the ESSEX COUNTY HERALD.
Think it over.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-26

A Vermont young man Henry
A. Stafford of Orleans-is no single
track college student, as we note by
the announcement he has won the
prize for highest scholastic ard athle-
tic honors in Tufts college for the
year, besides being captain of the
baseball team for the coming sea-
son. A single-track student who
devotes all his attention to athletic
or to his books loses something Of
the all-round development which q
college course of training is sup
posed to give. Student Stafford is
giving an exemplifcation of the hap.
by blending of the two, -[Barre
Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-26
VERMONT EXCHANGES.

According to the report of Frank
G. Williams of Newport, state bank
commissioner, the So savings banks
and trust companies of Vermont
showed an increase of deposits be-
tween July l, 1915, and March 7
last of substantially 81, 900, be-
ing at the later date $97, 626,609.
This is certainly magnificent show.
ing - Rutland News
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-26
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

For the interest of the schools
and every newspaper should take an
interest in the schools we are
printing three of the best essays of
the several written in the different
grades. These essays on Cleanup
Week" were written at the request
of the Ladies' Committee on clean
up week, and it was through them
the best essays were sent in. The
one this week is from grade V, and
is by Waiver P. Lampher.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-26

John; all the waters that run
down from the everlastin' hills can't
wash it white"
OATS so, massa, fer a fac" said
the negro boy with a grin that dis
played a perfect set of white teeth;
but I'se jes' gwin give de brook a
chance to shine"
oh that's it, hey?" laughed
Hunter John. well, eff you hain't
done it; guess this brook must run
varnish."
The judge and the Albany gentle
men were soon up and curiously
studying their new charge. His &C.
count Of his escape was somewhat
vague as he only knew that he had
been aided by people who had con-
Quoted him by night and kept him
concealed by day, after he had es-
capped from his master who had evil
IDENTIFY lived not far from Mason and
Dixon's line. He had come up
either by the Connecticut branch or
the Boston branch of the Under
ground railroad to Montpelier,
whence he had been forwarded by
Luke Poland, to Doctor Wilton.
why did you leave your mas
teri" asked hardwood of the run
away.
Oh massa, | din want to be
whistle TO- lax de dog. Massa doan'
tink de niger no mo- n his boss
or his dog; massa's good when he
feel good; but when he loss his
money or take too many joolips, or
doan sleep good, or when his pahty
loss de lection. Den, oh my! De
blows an de lashes an de kicks
come fas' an hahd."
How long have you been with this
master?" asked the Judge.
"Massa buyed me on de block
when | was ill.," replied the black
man. Oar was my brudder n
sistah, dey was SOL too an I nebber
see 'em NO."
Where are your father and
mother?" enquired one of the part
ners.
Dunno, sab; doan' reckon l eb-
Der had any ladder n mudder; but
[ member III, kin O. dream-lak',
woman black like | is hol' me in her
arms n cry an cry when dey take
us to de auction"
Do you know where you were
| living at that time?" asked one of
the party.
No, sab; dey call it de planta.
ton; Crabbe's plantation"
What's your name?" was asked.
"Dey call me Tom, sab; Tom
Crabbe."
why did you wish TO leave your
master?" one asked.
Il 'speck its nature, sab; de dog
doan' like to be chain up; de buhd,
he pine in de cage an fly off when
de do open, an | nebber see libin'
ting doan like to be free, sah."
We'll, my good fellow" said the
judge, you stay with US, and in
few days or weeks, at the longest,
you shall be taken to Canada where
you are safe in your freedom. While
with us you need have no fear, for
our path lies in the mountains where
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-26

ism; it's a poison that as surely
kills all political aspirations as ar
senic or strychnia kills animal life.
But we love him all the same"
This was said in that tone of good
natured badinage that is common
among friends who will differ in
their politics.
l suspect the doctor is at heart
an abolitionist," laughingly rejoined
the Judge. For he is as humane a
man as | ever knew"
We'll, WE'LL" said the doctor, Il
am afraid my heart is a little tine
tured though my head is sound;
sound as a nut in good Henry Clay
whiggery; but must confess and
this is a death secret"-he whis-
pered, Pm at this moment harbor-
ing a runaway slave, and the Lord
knows what | can do with him. He
has been sent to me by the Under
ground Railroad, of which, gentle
men, in dead confidence, | am a sta
ton agent, and the line from here
to Canada is not now in good work.
ing order. | can't keep him hid
much longer; and if | run for the
legislature next September on the
whig ticket, as some of my friends
suggested, it might give the demo-
Gratis chance, you see, to put an
abolitionist label on me. | guess I'll
have to turn him over to the judge
and let him plan to run the man
across the line the other side of the
mountain"
Further explanations ollowed and
it was arranged that the man should
be brought to the camp earlys.in the
morning and taken with the party.
The doctor was to provide him with
some shoes and clothing, and.he was
to be conducted to Canada by means
best known to Judge Markham, con-
corning which all understood that
reticence was prudence. The next
morning, while the darkness was
deepest before dawn and the fog
hung dense in the valley, the doctor
conducted the runaway to the camp.
Here, boy" whispered Hunter
John, take this blanket and lay
down under those boughs; don't
wake up the gentlemen"
The boy obeyed, and the doctor
took his departure whispering his
compliments to the gentlemen and
admonishing Hunter John never to
mention his name in connection
with the affair.
Il won't" said Hunter John.
This ere business is more proper to
be done than talked about; | don't
b'lieve the Lord'Il think any the less
of We, or any of us, fer helpin' a
poor neegur slave to his freedom. "
Soon after, as the sun peeped
over the western hill, the hustle of
the preparation for breakfast awak-
ened the negro. He was finely
formed youth of twenty-five or
three years Of age, black as Erebus,
but quite intelligent; showing in his
manner more the breeding of the
house servant than the uncouthEess
and ignorance of the field hand.
What's the use O. your washin'
that face o yourn?" said Hunter
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-26
plant That Couuhs.

In Africa French botanist has dis
covered a plant that literally coughs to
clear its leaf pores of dust.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-26
IL / b r. r II r e r.
or Green Mountain Folk in
Abolition Times
BY Herbert Edward BOgue


N Il
dconeo OF h--Huun Uart
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-05-26

Entered at the Post Office at
Island Pond, Vermont, as second
class mail matter.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-04-06
Grand Opera is Heard

The presentation OF the grand OPP
era, MADAME Butterfly" was one OF
the greatest social events fthis sea-
son. The opera house was filled to
its complete seating capacity.
The company was composed OF
world famous singers and Madame
Pavlowas Ballet Russe accompanied
the opera company.
In an interview with Madame Tam
aki Miuro. the little Japanese pri-
ma donna fervently declared her love
for music and the profession. She
said that in London she sang in Al
bert hall with Patti before an audi
ence Of $4,000 people including the
king and queen She scored such a
s,shetastsat after singing Palti kissed
heA II ,pturously before their large
aud seice.
Madame Miuro was very popular
in Boise and was called back many
times.