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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
BLACK TO OPEN FIGHT
ON PRICES; CITES TRUST LAW

Now that the smoke of Saturdays
attle of ballots has cleared, Gov
James d. Black will launch vigor-
,us campaign against the high cost
# living. A commission will be APP
,ointed to investigate the cause Of
Ugh prices and make recommended
ions as to what action should be
aiken to bring about lower prices of
'oods, clothing and shoes, he said.
kentucky has one Of the most dras-
ic antitrust acts in force in any
State in the Union, and Gov. Black
announced that if any profiteers are
und they will be prosecuted to the
ull extent of the law. II am going
appoint a commission of promin-
ont, level-headed Kentuckians from
yer the State to study the situation
and devise system by which we can
It at the root Of the evil and deter
mine the best course to pursue in or
der to get desired results" he said.
The high cost of living is the big
,'hlem Of the American people to-
dayv
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
sPEEDERS ARRESTED

That the city officials are in earn
est in their efforts to have the traf-
fic laws obeyed, is evidenced by the
ct, that since the accident of Sun
day, police have been stationed at
the intersections of the principal
streets here, and have arrested the
volators of these laws. In most in
stances the "speeders" were dis
missed with a reprimand, it being
their first offense, but the second
offense generallysmeets with stiff
fine. A number of arrests were made
=, account of drivers Cutting" the
corners and ignoring the "Keep to
the Right" signs, that are conspicu
ously displayed on the street inter-
sections here.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
BELOVED LADY
PASSES AWAY
Mrs. C. M. RatIiff Dies at Her Home
In This City Tuesday Morning
After Long Suffering

Mrs. c. M. Ratliff died at her
rome on Clay street in this city this
morning at z o'clock, after long
'llness of complication of diseases.
Ter condition had been critical for
the past several days and the end
vas not unexpected. Deceased was
30 years of age, and had long been
consecrated member of the Chris
an church. She was loving and
adoring mother, devoted to her home
and family, and willing at all times
10 make any sacrifice TO add TO their
'appiness. A woman of true Chris
ian qualities, devoted to. the work
IF her Master, she will be mourned
by a host of friends and relatives.
Mrs. Ratliff was daughter of the
ate Van Thompson, of this countv.
md is survived by her husband, G.
VI. Ratliff, two children. Victor NJ.
md Miss Carolyn Rathff and one
'tepson. Alvin Ratliff. She is also
survived by three sisters, Mrs. J.
". Groves, of this city; Mrs. ].
food Smith, Of Winchester: Mrs.
Anna Whitman, of Louisville; two
rothers, Geo. G. Thompson. of Paris
md Frank P. Thompson, of Florida.
addition to these she is survived
Av several half sisters and brothers.
'uneral services will be held at the
crave in Machpelah cemetery Thurs
w morning at 10 80, conducted by
n pastor Rev. Clyde Darsie. To
he sorrowing loved ones left to
MOURN the passing of this noble wo-
an, we extend deepest sympathy,
nd trust that the exemplary life she
lived may ever be an inspiration to
hem.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
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RAGAN-GAY MOTOR CO.,
Save The Difference
COMPULSORY UNIVERSAL
MILITARY TRAINING

War Department recommendation
for system of universal training of
three months for all eligible youths
in their nineteenth. year was pres
anted by Secretary Baker yesterday
to the Senate and House military
committees for their guidance in de-
termining the permanent military
policy of the nation.
The proposal is contained in
bill prepared by the general staff of
the army at the Secretary's direc-
ton. In transmitting the bill, Secre-
tary Baker in letter said that Gen
eral Pershing had not been consulted
and the plan was tentative to that
extent. Y e.
The departments bill calls for
regular amyNof 2l divisions and
necessary auxifS sry services, with a
peace strength OF $4,000 enlisted
men and war strength of 1850, 900.
The reserves to fill up the divisions,
to full strength would be provided
through modified form of the sell.
ective service act under which the
national army was raised. For train
ing purposes, only youths in their
10th year would be called to the coll
ors for a three month period, TO be
attached to regular divisions for that
time. II is estimated that this would
provide an annual class of 100000
men 10 be given intensive military
instruction, stripped Of all voeation-
al or other educational features.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
THE AMERICAN LEGION

Formation Of local post of the
American Legion, the new associa-
ton of soldiers, sailors and marines
will be taken in Mt. Sterling, on
August 9th. of this week when an in
formal conference will he held be-
tween local veterans and representa-
tives of the State organization, who
are pushing the organization work
in order that Kentucky's 100000
former service men will be fully rep
resented in the Legion before the
State convention to be held October
3 and in Louisville.
Early organization Of Mt. Ster-
ling post is expected in order that
representatives from this communi-
ty not only will attend the State
convention but will take part in
electing delegates to the first great
national convention, to begin Novem-
Der IL, American Legion Day, in
Minneapolis.
The American Legion is a nation
al vigilance" organization, free
from political and other unsavory
Influences, formed for the purpose
Of making the results achieved in
france hold good in every town, city
md State in the nation. 1t is en-
dorsed by President Wilson and 9TH
or Government and Military Off
cials. 1t will seek to rid the coun-
try of the radical, the Stacker and
Ill influences not wholly 100 per cent
american. Mr.. Uric J. Bell will rep
resent the State organization at con-
'erence here.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

manifested. Montgomery county
gave Black a majority of 343. The
primary was very quiet in this coun-
tv and no disorder of any kind was
reported. In the race for Chief of
Police ]. c. Upton, the present en-
cumbent, was returned the winner
over his opponent, Thos. Scott, by a
majority of ISL. In the Fourth Ward
Walter Mackie and John w. Jones
were elected over J. Wells Wilkerson
for Councilmen. In the various 9th
er State races the winners appear
to be !: Shanks for Lieutenant Gov
ernor, although Oldham is still
claiming his election; Bosworth for
Auditor; Cohen for Secretary OF
State; Daugherty for Attorney Gen
eral; Foster for Superintendent of
Public Instruction; Goodman for
Clerk of the Court of Appeals, de-
feating our former fellow-townsman,
=. B. O'Connell; and Newman for
Commissioner of Agriculture. On
the Republican ticket Dawson was
animated for Attorney General and
in the Railroad Commissioners race
in this district between Kash and
'versole. the result is still in doubt,
oth of the candidates claiming their
.alaction
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
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RAGAN-GAY MOTOR CO.,
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WHY YOU CAN BELIEVE
NJMOST ADVERTISEMENTS

%an believe the advertise
mentA you read because the best
busine men know that truthful ad-
vertisingAp2ys best, says a bulletin
from the ASSOCIATED Advertising
Clubs of the World, New York. The
business man Xho lies IN an adver-
tisement is more than a knave-he
is a fool in the bargain. We deal
with people we trust, and we do not
trust those who are untiuthfrIl. Buy
ing from advertisers gives assur-
ance of the hest qualities for the
money, declares the Bulletin, from
the advertising association.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
MERCHANDISE SCARCE,
PRICES SOARING

In an interview with local mer-
liant who has recently returned
from New York, he reports market
conditions as deplorable, stating that
.tandard goods in many lines, espe-
cially silks, are exhausted and can
'ot be obtained at any price. Many
If the large firms are running edu-
ational campaigns urging people to
Sc cotton hosiery instead of silk.
Prices are higher than were ever
known and are daily growing higher
with a unprecedented demand. This
fall bids fair to see the highest
prices ever known.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
REMARKABLE MAN

DR.. ]. B. Spratt, Of Camargo, ag-
ed 90 years, left today for visit
of several weeks to relatives and
friends in Indiana, thence to Illinois
nd thence to Wisconsin. Few men at
his advanced age would dare make
, visit of this mileage alone, but the
DIR. is hale and hearty and more
active than many in the sixties.
During this protracted visit we
are going to miss the doctor for YER
lily he is a source of inspiration to
hose with whom he has mingled
during the many years past.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
ENGAGEMENT OF INTEREST

Mrs. Jennie Robinson authorizes
us to announce the engagement of
her daughter, Miss Emily Dean, to
Mr.. Harry Reagan, of Danville, Va,
the ceremony to take place in the
late summer. Owing to the prom
inence and popularity Of the con-
tracing parties the above announce
ment will be of much interest in So
cial circles throughout the Bluegrass
section.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
HIGH COST OF LIVING
BEING GIVEN ATTENTION

The committee of three--Hines,
Leffingwell and Colver--appointed
by Attorney General Palmer to de-
wise a means to relieve the high cost
of necessities, will have definite and
constructive recommendations to re-
port to the full conference at it's
forthcoming meeting. At this con-
ference the Govexnment's plan on
the wheat situation is likely to be
announced soon after conclusion of
the hearing of julius Fl. Barnes,
head of the United States Wheat
Corporation. The conference realizes
that it has a difficult problem before
It in the railroad question, as it
realizes that trainmen, by striking,
could nullify efforts of every other
industry. A bitter attack on Presi-
dent Wilson and the Administration
is expected from Republican mem
bers of the conference, and one
Democratic Standardized, Missouri
has announced that he intends to
arraign in the Senate the policy of
Herbert Hoover followed in dealing
with the food situation. Grain and
provisions dropped noticeably yes
'erday following the agitation
against the high cost of living. just
what effect the meeting of the com
mittee will have on the present ex-
,rbitent prices remains to be seen.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
COUNTY TO HAVE GARAGE

The Montgomery County Fiscal
Court has purchased of 1. F. Tabb
for a consideration of $1,000, his
brick stable on Locust street which
it is understood will be made into a
garage for the storing of the coun-
TVS trucks and other machinery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
SELLS HOME

William Wells, sold to his sisters,
Misses Pearl and Mamie Ponders,
his home on the corner of High St.,
md Samuels avenue for $4,000 90
cash. Mr. Wells bouht the place less
han a year ago from W. T. Fitzpat-
lick, for the price Of 100000. Real
state here is increasing in value and
houses are in great demand both for
purchase and for renting.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
TAKEN TO PHILADELPHIA

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ringo left
yesterday with their little son, Stof-
err, for Philadelphia where he will he
placed under the care of an eminent
specialist in children's diseases. The
child has not been well since an at
tack Of the FLU some months ago.
and il is hoped he will soon be re-
stored to health.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

Ed. Hon, formerly prominent
business man of this city arrived
here yesterday for short visit to
relatives. Mr.. Hon is located in
Washington, d. c., and during the
war was in the government service,
hut is now back in the meat business
in the capital city. He is being Civ
en- warm welcome by his many old
friends.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
BLACK WINS
GOVERNORS RACE
Carried Every District In the State
But Two, His Majority Will
Possibly Reach 1900

Governor James d. Black won the
y Democratic nomination for Governor
Saturday by a large majority and it
is quite likely his majority will reach
s 1900. He carried every district in
the State but two, the fifth and
sixth which were carried by Judge
J. d. Carroll. A very light vote was
polled throughout the entire State
and comparatively little interest was
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
INFERRED HERE

The remains of l. B. S. listed, who
died in Tacoma, Washington, were
cremated and the ashes sent to this
city, where they were inferred in
the grave of his wife who was buried
here number of years ago. Mr. Is
ted was for long time connected
with the Standard Oil Co.. and was
a man of considerable wealth.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
LIBRARIAN RESIGNS

Mrs. W. A. Samuels, for many
years Librarian of the Mt. (-erling
Library, has resigned her position,
her resignation to go into effect
September 1st. The board has elect
ed Mrs. Marcia B. Hoffman to sue
coed her.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
NIECE WEEDS

Judge II. C. Mckee has received
the announcement Of the marriage of
his great niece, Miss Eleanor Lee
Conner, of Chicago, to Roy Philip
Leiner, of Chicago. The wedding
occurred August second. Miss Con-
nor was frequently guest of the
Mckee family and is well known and
Iery popular here.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
NEW MACHINE

Walter M. Messenger inaugurated
, power No. IL Lands Shoe Stitcher
with all attachments at cost of
about $650.00.
Mr.. Messenger has sufficient work
everal practical shoe men but
an not at this time secure help.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
DEED RECORDED

The deed conveying the hoysS
lot, on VIM Street, from y k71va
D. Swaffield, and Mrs. Anna Moss
Oeitz to Mrs. Mary Anderson has
cen recorded in the County Clerks
ffice
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
'~e You getting Full Measure Case
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MIRACULOUS ESCAPE

The nineteen months old baby of
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Boone had a
miraculous escape from serious in
Jury or possibly death when it fell
from a II foot window ut their home
On Locust street this afternoon. The
child is apparently uninjured.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
BUYS LOT

Sheriff John G. Roberts purchas-
ed Monday of Marion Cockrell, a
building lot, on North Maysville ST.,
price private. This lot adjoins the
Trimkle and the McNeal property
and is one of the most desirable in
the city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
MARRY AT COURT HOUSE

John William Bergman, aged 2S,
and Miss Callie Curtis, IS, both of
this county, were married here at
the Court House last Thursday by
Rev. j. l.. West.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
COUNTY LEVY FIXED

AT a meeting of the Fiscal Court
here today the school levy was fix
ed at Is cents on the 800 and S100
poll tax. For county purposes, AZ
cents on the 800 and $3.50 poll tax.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

AS we go to press the matter is
being argued before the city council
as to whether the price of telephone
service shall remain as it was under
Government control or whether it
shall revert back to prices mentioned
in the franchise under which the To-
cal company is doing business.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
ACCEPTS POSITION

B. S. Robbins, of the county, has
accepted a position as teacher of
History and Latin in the Bridgeport
ILL.,, township high school, and will
leave September first to assume his
duties. >. X -
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
LIEUT.. vANsANT HERE

Lieut.. Tom Vansant, who landed
in New York last week, arrived yes
terday to spend fourteen days
leave with his parents, DIR. and Mrs.
j. A. Vansant. He will return to
Camp Taylor and will likely receive
his final discharge in short while.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
BUYS CAR

DIR. 0. p. Henry and Frank II.
Robbins left yesterday for Cleveland
where DIR. Robbins will receive his
handsome new Chandler car, driving
it home. about the last of the week.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

Everything trunk should have
but electric lights-that's the Hart
nan trunk. If your boy or daughter
S going away to school where room
and pressing counts-get Hart
man wardrobe trunk at The Walsh
Co. Incorporated.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

+. J. Ward is located here for the
week with The Walsh Co., taking or
ders for Jack Schafer for fall suits
and overcoats, delivery for fall. Call
at Walsh's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
LITTLE DAUGHTER ARRIVES

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben p. Drake are
receiving congratulations upon the
arrival of daughter at their home
tonight. Both mother and child are
reported to be doing nicely.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
BUYS SKIpM0RE PLACE

William Wells has bought the
Skidmore place and 80 acres of land
on the Spencer pike, paying $4,000.
for same. or $500 per acre.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
CARD OF THANKS

/ take this method of expressing
my thanks to my friends for their
loyalty and support in my race for
the Democratic nomination for Chief
of Police.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

United Cigar Stores of which there
are hundreds, have been ordered
closed on Sundays by their manage
ment.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

Be rewarded by meeting F. ].
Ward, the popular tailor with The
Walsh Co., this week. Low prices
Inc work. Call today.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

Fine Georgia Watermelons or ice
at Vanarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

Fine Georgia Peaches at vanars-
delPs.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05
For Sale

One house, $4,000
One house, $4,000
One house, $4,000.
Can give possession Of above pro-
erty at once.
w. T. FITZPATRICK.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

Delicious Catalogues, sweet as
sugar, at Vanarsdelps.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

Fine Georgia Watermelons on ice
at Vanarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-08-05

Delicious Cantaloupes, sweet as
sugar, at Vanarsdell's.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
STATE TAX MEETING AT
 GRAND CANYON JULY 2l-2s

The date and place for the annual state tax conference has been set by the tax commission. The conference will be held at the Grand Canyon dur ing the week beginning July 2l, with headquarters at Fl Tovar and Bright Angel.
 More than 100 persons are expected to attend, including the members of the tax commission, and county Ng sessors, members and clerks of the various boards of supervisors, repre- sentatives of the cattlemen, sheepmen, merchants and manufacturers, mohair producers, telegraph and telephone Companies, oil companies, railroad tax agents, auto dealers representatives representatives of the various county and state taxpayers associations, ano press representatives, and all other who care to attend.
 The proceedings of the conference are taken down, verbatim and subse auently published by the tax commis sion
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
QUEER LIGHTS PLAY
 ON ACCIDENT MET BY
 REFERENDUM HACKER

Was k. O'Brien Mann, father of the referendum movement against the land bill, the victim of a plot which resulted in the defeat of the petition :? This is the question raised with the circulation of weird story concern ing a certain accident which befell Mann on the eve of the last day for filing of petitions.
 Mann is under doctors care and suffering from severe bruises caused by being run over by motor vehicle of some description. Both feet are badly hurt and he has several other contusions resulting from his rough treatment.
 When interviewed at the Phoenix hotel, Mann declared that he was on his way to the capitol with bundle of petitions under his arm, supposed ly sufficient number of names to as- sure the success of the referendum. Without warning he was hurled to the pavement by machine, and when he collected his senses he found that his precious documents had been badly scattered.
 Picking up what paper he could find, Mann says he proceeded to the office of the secretary of state and filed them there. Yesterday it was discovered in the final check that the petition was several hundred names short. To be exact 1912 certified signatures were turned in, the require ment being 2,598 names.
 Though inclined to the belief that he had plenty of names and to spare when he started on his trip to the capitol. Mann is. not willing to make any statement as to whether he sus- poets foul play. He can not describe the nature of the machine which struck him and he failed to get the number. He will be laid up for sev- eral days.
 Peculiar circumstances also sur round the failure on the part of Chas. w. Francis, representative from Co., chise county to file petition against the bill placing jitney busses under the jurisdiction of the corporation commission.
 According to Francis he left a large number of petitions containing 600 names at his room in the Ford hotel. During the early part of the evening he went to union headquar- ters for the purpose of securing addi- tional signatures. Upon his return he found that his petitions had vanished But one frail clew was obtained in the report of the clerk on duty at the hotel. This was to the effect that a voice inquired over the telephone to know if MT. Francis was stopping there and in which room.
The Coconino sun., 1919-06-20
TEN -YEAR-OLD BOY
 SHOOTS FIVE-YEAR-OLD GIRL

MIAMI, Ariz., June 16.-Loreen Striplin, aged 5, was shot and quite seriously injured by bullet fired from .22-calibre rifle in the hands of 1O-year-old boy at Bullion Plaza Saturday afternoon. It is said that George Swick, aged 10, came to the home of Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Striplin. at Bullion Plaza, about BOO o'clock on Saturday afternoon. He was carrying a .22-calibre rifle. He saw the little girl sitting on the steps, and a wit ness to the affair stated to a reporter that the boy said:
 q am going to shoot you," and, sighting the rifle shot at the little girl. The bullet struck the girl in the leg. She was hurried to the Miami Inspiration hospital and an x-ray ex; animation showed that the bullet had passed completey through the leg The child is getting along as we'll as can be expected.