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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
SUNDAY CLOSING LAW

Practically every business house
in the city closes on Sunday and
we understand there is movement
on foot to requ're all business
houses except drug stores and res
taurants to close at twelve o'clock
on Saturday night and remain clos
ed until Monday morning. They
contend it is not fair to those who
close for the Sabbath to have mer-
chants in competing lines to remain
open We understand there is an
ordinance requiring business houses
to remain closed as stated above but
that same has not been enforced
strictly. The barber shops have
agreed among themselves and do
not open on Sunday.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
succUMBs TO ILLNESS

Mrs. Ella Willoughby died at her
home in this city Thursday after an
illness of many months duration.
Deceased was 46 years Of age and
had been member of the Metho-
dist church since early childhood,
and was a woman Of fine Christian
character. She is survived by six
children, Bruce, Edward, Vernon,
Willie, Frank, Of this city, and one
daughter, Mrs. Roy King, Of Char
lesion, w. Va. Funeral services
were conducted at the residence by
Rev. J. l.. Southgate with burial in
Machpelah cemetery. The family
has the sympathy Of many friends.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
Mr.. SWAFFIELD
DIES SUDDENLY
Well Known Representative of the
Globe Tailoring Company,
Expires Monday.

Mr.. X. Ii. Swaffield, the well
known travelling salesman of the
Globe Tailoring Company, of Gin
cinnati, o., died suddenly at his
home in this city Monday morning
about twog o'clock.
Mr.. Swaffield had been in Ten
nessee for several days and had
just returned home few days be-
fore. During his trip to Tennessee
he was taken sick and came on
home to recuperate. He had been
a sufferer from Bright's disease and
heart trouble and it is thought that
the latter caused his death. During
the night he awakened his wife and
complained of feeling dizzy and got
up and was standing near the foot
of his bed when he collapsed and
died in few minutes.
Mr.. Swaffield was a member of
prominent southern family, his
father being colonel in the Con-
federate ARMY. He had been con-
nected with the Globe Tailoring Co.
for a quarter of century and was
well known and popular with
thousands of friends all over the
South.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs:
Iva Wood Swaffield and several
brothers and sisters. His remains
we're taken to Covington for inter
ment Tuesday afternoon.
The Advocate extends sympathy
to the bereaved family.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
GERMAN CLUB ORGANIZED

Va number of young married
people met one night last week
and organized German Club. A
series of dances have been plan-
ned, the first Of which will be held
January 18th, at Ringo's Hall.
The Club was formed with 26
charter members and few viii be
taken in later. AT the meeting, Mr..
and Mrs. r. L. Coleman were Sc
lected to lead the first German and
the following officers were elected
X. L. Coleman, president; Chas. W.
Kirkpatrick, vice president; A. Tabb
Bassett, secretary treasurer. Messrs.
John W. Burbridge and Chenault
Woodford, together with the above
named officers will compose the
executive committee.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
MARRIED AT PARIS

The marriage of Miss Mary Wal
burg Rassenfoss, of this city, to
Mr.. ]. Richard Miller, of Louisville,
was solemnized at Paris Saturday
afternoon at the residence of Rev.
Father De Bruyn. The bride is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
RassenfossYand is popular and
handsome young woman. Mr.. Mil
Ter is the general foreman of the
sixth division of the Cumberland
Telephone Company, with head
quarters in Louisville, and enjoys
the highest esteem of the head Off
cials of the company. He is popu-
lar in both business and social cir
Giles. Immediately after the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Miller left for
Louisville, where they will remain
"a few days and then go on a trip
to Western Kentucky. After Feb
ruary l they viii be at home in
Paris.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12

miner was fighting like demon,
and both of us were no match for
his strength. Mr.. Renebaum is a
friend of mine, as well as law
abiding citizen.
"Since retiring year ago as
Mayor of Middlesboro / became en-
gagged in the operation Of coal
mines, and was at the Bosworth
camp on business. The woman /
had seen before. That Supt. Rene
baum was justified in taking a hand
in her behalf, there could be no
doubt, and that was justified in
taking a hand in behalf Of Rene
baum there seemed no doubt to me.
When it became. apparent that
nothing could be done but to use
the revolver which / found in the
window, l used it as effectually as
knew how.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
Mr.. G. W. DENTON
PASSES away
Prominent Farmer and St0ckman
Dies After Illness of Sew
eraI Months.

Mr.. George w. Denton, one of
our most prominent farmers and
stockman, died at his home near
Sideview, this county, early Sum
day morning.
Mr.. Denton has been in poor
health for several months and when
pneumonia developed a few days
ago those near, and dear to him
knew the end was not far off.
In temperament he was mild and
candid; and yet remarkable for an
uncompromising frmness. He was
generous and manly and in his deal
ings with his fellowman by his hon
esty and fairness he won their
respect and friendship.
He believed in the fatherhood Of
God and the brotherhood of man.
He believed that the man who
scatters flowers in the pathway Of
his fellowmen, who lets into the
dark places of life the sunshine Of
human sympathy and human happi-
ness, is following in the footsteps
Of his Master.
He is survived by his wife and
two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Peed
and Mrs. Jesse Highland, of tue
county, and two brothers, Mr.. Thos.
G. Denton and Mr.. James Denton,
of, this city.
Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday morning, with burial In
North Middletown cemetery. The
Advocate joins friends in rendering
sympathy to the bereaved family.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
KILLS MINER
TO SAVE SAVE FRIEND E|IIEElN|D
Does Major Heiburn of Middles-
boro, Husband of Former Mt.
Sterling Girl.

The many friends here of Major
e. S. Helburn, former Mayor of
Middlesboro, and candidate in 1911
for the Republican nomination for
Lieutenant Governor, whose wife
was Miss Stella Thompson, former
ly an attractive girl Of Mt. Sterling,
will regret to learn that late Sat-
urday, at Bosworth, mining town
in Bell county, in defense of a
friend and business associate, he
was called upon to shoot and kill
Alf Farmer, an intoxicated miner,
while Farmer and F. L. Renebaum,
superintendent Of the Winona Coal
& Coke Company, were struggling
on the ground in front of the camp
store.
The muzzle of Farmers weapon
was pressing against Renebaum's
side after two shots had been fred
at the superintendent, one grazing
his abdomen, according to Helburn,
and another shot would have been
fatal to Renebaum.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
MERCHANTS
NEED MONEY
Customers Should Make Special
Efforts to Settle Their
January Accounts.

The credit system is one of the
greatest evils that beset the aver
age country merchant. Practically
all of the stores in the cities ex-
cept those who charge interest on
accounts and take mortgages on
the goods sold, require the purchas-
er to pay cash when buying. In the
smaller communities where the mer-
chants know personally their Gus
toners, more than 60 per cent. Of
their business is credit business.
Many merchants are forced to Dor
row money to carry their custom
ers and it is but right when they
send out their January statements
that those who owe them should
respond promptly. Remember the
merchant has conferred favor up
on you by giving you credit and you
should show your appreciation by
paying him when he asks for what
IS due him.
A prominent merchant told the
writer that he had several custom
ers on his books that had owed large
accounts for more than year and
paid absolutely no attention to.
statements, although some of them
were worth thousands of dollars.
The credit system is being so badly
abused we believe the day it not far
distant when practically every bus
mess will be placed on cash
basis.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
Helburn Gives Story

"a revolver was lying by win
dow in the Office of the camp com
missary, and l seized this after
trying in vain to pull the men apart
and get possession. of Farmers
weapon said Helburn. "The trou-
BILE started when the miner began
abusing "a wonl ?, Jane Wood, as
she passed in front of the store.
He had been drinking, and his loud
words and the woman's protesta-
tions attracted Mr. Renebaum, who
ran out and told Farmer to let the
woman alone. After few words
a shot was fred at Renebaum, who
rushed upon the miner and tried to
disarm him. In the struggle that
followed both fell to the ground,
and another shot was fred.
81 had been in the Office with Mr..
Renebaum, and seeing that his life
was in peril, / ran to his aid. The
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
SUPERVISORS BUSY

The County Board of Supervisors
composed of Messrs. C. H. Petry,
Stanley Thomas, Jas. II. Henry, /.
ID. Yocum, r. A. Childers, W. f.
Horton and VIM. Sledd will be in
session four days this week after
which they will adjourn until next
week at which time those who have
received notices will be given an
opportunity to be heard before the
final assessment is made.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
REPORT OF OUR
TOBACCO MARKET
Three Loose Leaf Warehouses in
This City Have Sold Over Two
Million Pounds.

Although the market did not open
here until December 18th, and real
ly did not get started right until
about ten days after that, the three
loose leaf warehouses had sold over
two million pounds of the weed at
the close Of the sale Friday.
The Farmers House has sold L.
113,4S5 pounds, The Whitehall 7S7,-
$50 pounds, Robertson House 377,-
215 pounds, making the sales total
2,27s,52O pounds sold, that averag-
ed 1911.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
Farmers House

The sale Friday totaled 107, 795
pounds and averaged $1O.27. A
few of the crop averages follow
Howell & Bennett, $500 lbs, $3.50;
Shrout Bros, 1850 lbs, $14.23;
Warner & Skidmore, 1000 lbs,
$1732; Sharpe & Ockerman, 845
lbs, $15.19; Moberly & Moore, 221O
lbs, $17.37. The sale Monday to-
tailed 64,925 pounds that averaged
$10.67. A few of the best averages
were: Holly e. Prewitt, 2445 lbs,
$14.08; Judy & Ishmael, 2705 lbs,
$12.96; Farris & Gilvin, 1895 lbs,
$14.66; Ratliff & Calvert, 5000 fbs.,
$3.50.
Immediately after the sale at the
Farmers House the sale was start
ed at the Whitehall House but at
the time of our going to press the
sale had not been completed, how
ever we give below few Of the
crop averages: Owings & Hiley,
241O TBS, $3.50; Crooks & Crouch,
1905 TBS, 1854; Phelps & Mark
land, 1890 lbs, $3.50; W. E. Foley,
$500 lbs, $14.34; Fl. Atkinson, 119O
lbs, 1921; W. II. Bridges, 1925
lbs, $3.50; Prewitt & Hamilton,
1745 lbs, 1892. There was about
100000 pounds on the floor.
After finishing the sale at this
house the sale was continued at the
A. X. Robertson House which re-
ports full floor.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
Expresses Sorrow.

81 am sorry killed the man. 1t
is the first thing of the kind that l
have been mixed up with. prompt
ly surrendered to the police. My
bail was fixed at $4,000, and 1 was
released upon providing the proper
security. Farmer has been living in
the community a good while, and
bore fair reputation, when sober,
so far as | have been able to learn.
| will try to find out something of
his family connections and do what
/ can to relieve their bereavement"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
MAT COHEN WEEDS

Secretary of Agriculture Mat S.
Cohen, elected to that Office in the
last election, slipped into Covington
Saturday morning and by the aid
of the court stenographer, Arthur
Walker, eluded the newspaper men.
Later he appeared in County Clerk
John Dillon's Office and secured "A
marriage license to wed Mrs. Anna
Mayfeld, Of Mayfeld, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
BIG FIRE AT LEXINGTON

Thousands of dollars worth Of
property we're destroyed in big fire
at Lexington Monday night and
early Tuesday morning. II is re-
ported that the beautiful Ben Ali
Theatre, considered one of the most
modern structures of its kind in the
South suffered great damage.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
Stockholders Meeting

There will be meeting of the
stockholders of the Montgomery
County (Ky.) Fair Association held
in the County Court Room Monday,
January 17th., at l o'clock p. m.
The meeting is for the purpose Of
electing a Board of Directors for
the ensuing year. All stockholders
are urged to be present as impor-
tant business win be transacted.
G. G. Thompson, President.
Montgomery Co.. (Ky.) Fair Asso.
w. Hoffman Wood, Secretary.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
STROLLER SELLS FORD

The \ Strother Motors Co., last
week sold Mr.. William Highland a
Ford touring car. This agency has
several ears on hand so if you are
thinking of buying one this spring
now is the time TO arrange for de-
livery. Many customers were com
PEELED to wait for weeks last year.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
ORGANIZE DANCE CLUB

The young men of the city have
organized a dancing club. Mr.. How
ell Reese was elected president, Mr..
VIM. Oldham, vice president, and
Mr.. Stewart Sharpe, secretary
treasurer.
The club was organized with a
membership of sixty three, and the
first dance will be given February
21st.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
MOVED TO COLORADO

Mrs. Laura White left Tuesday
for Colorado TO join her husband
who has been in that State for sew
eral months. Mr.. and Mrs. White
viii make their future home in Col
orado.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
MAKES SETTLEMENT

Sheriff II. F. Howell was in
Frankfort Saturday and while there
made settlement with Auditor of
Public Accounts, Robert l.. Greene
on taxes due the State.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
HOUSE BURNED

The house occupied by Mr.. b. F.
Caudill and family on the Camargo
pike, was destroyed by fire Monday
at noon. We were unable to learn
the cause of the FIRE.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
HOME ADDRESS

Mr. and Mrs. ID. Harold Johnson
have established their residence at
so Lexington avenue, Columbus,
Ohio, in which city Mr.. johnson now
holds a responsible position.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
Soap

Special sale for Saturday, Jan.
18th and Monday, Courtday-7
cakes Lenox soap and three sc
boxes Rub No-More washing pow
der, all for 25c THE FAIR.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12

Stfayed-Black pony has been on
my place for about two months.
Owner can have same by paying for
keep aud eost of this advertisement.
L. d. Gatewood.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12
NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS

During the past week we sent out number of
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Thanking you for past favors and trusting that
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anu good viii, we are
Respectfully yours
ADVOCATE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
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BUYS PROPERTY

Mr.. James D. Turley has pur-
chased the five cottages located on
Locust and Sycamore streets owned
by the heirs Of B. II. Coyle. It is
reported that he paid $4,000 cash
for same.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12

This week regular Toe towel for
&c. Not over s to a customer,
THE FAIR.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12

l.3 off NV entire stock furniture.
(27-tf) j. W. BABER
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12

Home killed meats our speciality
Sanitary Meat Market.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1916-01-12

Only the best of meats handled
by us. Give us trial.
Vanarsdell & Co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-27
STREET PAVING
STARTS TUESDAY
Exeavatiny viii Start Tuesday Morn
ing on West Anderson Street-one
Block Not to Be Paved.

The first dirt will be broken Tues
day morning at s a. m. which Is to
start the paving of the residence Sec
tion Of Bryan. The work will begin
on West Anderson Street and be
brought towards the business section
of the city and Joined on the paved
business district in front Of the new
federal building. II was ascertained
by a reporter for The Eagle this
morning that there was one block out
on this street where the property
owners will not pave. This is going
TO make an ugly gap in the street
and 1t is a deplorable fact that thi:
is the case. The block which is moi
to be paved is between Baylor ant
Reed streets.
Quite large crew OF Men are Il
be ready to start this work. and jus
as soon as the street grade Is mad
and the dirt disposed OF the curb an'
gutter work will begin. Messrs. Ste
gall and Jarrett are on the groun'
ready for the work and they expec
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-27
YOUNG ROCKEFELLER LAUNCH
ING FATHERS MILLIONS IN
NEW CHANNELS.

In the June American Magazine Al
bert W. Atwood says:
"John D. Rockefeller and his broth
or william are too old to tread upon
unbeaten paths or found new indus
tries. But William Rockefeller's MIL
lions. II is important to remember are
now in the aggressive hands OF his son
Percy A. Rockefeller. It Is the sons
initiative which made family money
available for the giant steel merger oil
this new era OF mergers. and he II Is
who struck out boldly into a new field
more untried and bewildering than the
oil industry could ever have been.
percy Rockefeller is the moving
spirit and largest stockholders In what
is likely to prove one Of the two most
ambitious efforts made In this coun
try TO extract nitrogen from the air
The world as we know Il cannot 30 oi
more with nitrogen. II Is indefinitel,
more fundamental to our existence
than petroleum or steel. or anythin'
else. except perhaps the oxygen whicl
We breathe. There seems to he M
, likelihood Of the oxygen In the air fall
ing us. 30 humanity Is not threatened
with soffocation. But the soil. whicl
produces all food. threatens to 'wca
out and s,arve the human race unles
Il Ia artiacally rcplenishcd with nitro
gen"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-27
COMPLETING CIVIC PARK WORK

City Electrician C. G. Smith and his
force are at work today completing
the lighting system in the Civic
League Park. The ornamental lights
are being placed in position and after
a little more work on the grounds the
people of Bryan will have delight
full little spot in which 10 spend their
leisure moments. and 1t will also be
a place to which we can point out ia
a stranger in the city with pride. All
credit to the ladies OF the Civic
League. Mr.. Smith says that thu
work will be completed by the mid
die OF next week.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-27
MlLLIcAN SCHOOL CLOSED.


Commencement Address Delivered by
Hon. w. c. Davis.
Quite number Of Bryan citizens
went to Millican yesterday afternoon
to attend the closing exercises OF the
Millican public school last night. At
torney W. C. Davis Of this city de-
liyered the class address, which was
a very inspiring one, to the five young
lady graduates who received their d.
plomas last night.
Prof. w. L. Powers, principal OF
the school, announced that they have
had very successful term and that
the school has done some very fine
work the past session.
The following gentlemen from
BRYAN were among the visitors last
night for the exercises: County Clerk
w. s. Higgs, Justice Of the Peace L.
ID. MCGEE, Sheriff T. c. Num-, T. G.
Num-, Jr., w. |. McCulloch, j. W.
Barron. A. w. Buchanan, II. 0. Fergu
son, J. G. Minkert and the speaker
Hon. W. c. Davis.
| A very interesting and enjoyable
program was rendered. The muslca
numbers by the young ladies beint
especially good.
Following is the program;
1. Inyocation-A. w. Buchanan.
Q. Piano valse Arbesque - Mis-
Ruth McGregor.
8. Essay-value Of Sell Reliance
Miss Eulalior Hemphfling.
4. Essay Beauties OF Nature
Miss Gladys Johnson.
s. Plano The Robins Return
Miss Eulalior Hemphfling.
6. Essay-Home and Its Queen
Miss Irene Furman.
Z. Essay - Intellectual Dissipatio
Miss Mary Dickson.
s. Piano-The Myrtles-Miss lren
Furman.
| Q. Class VIII - Miss Ruth Nj
Gregor.
TO- Essay AN Appreciation
Fighting Teineraire-Eighth Grad
Rep.-Miss Winnie Burrows.
II. Class Address-Hon. W. i
Davis.
70. Presentation Of Diplomas-Wn
L. Powers.
, 10. Class Song-When the Dew
on the Jessamine.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-27
YOUNG MUSICIANS.

Two young boys who do not look
to be over I and . years old, spent
yesterday and today on Main Street
In Bryan making music. The older
one was playing a violin and the 9th
err a mandolin. The attracted quite
lot OF attention owing to their size
and the noise they made. They said
their home was In Marlin.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-05-27

Austin. Texas. May IA number
OF applications have been filed with
the state department OF insurance and
banking. by Texas banks, for permits
sion to establish savings departments
There ere now IS banks operating
with savings departments In the state
There are $40 banks In Texas. nc
cording to official data. Total re-
sources Of the savings departments o'
these banks Is ss.i55.isss9, Of which
81. iso.o2s.75 is first mortgages on rea
estate. the departments figures show