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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
POPULAR COUPLE MARRY

Mr.. Roger Stephens and Miss
Helen Porter were united in marri-
age Wednesday, at the residence of
the Rev. Clyde Darsie, immedi-
ately after which the couple left for
short bridal trip and were accom-
panied as far as Lexington by Miss
Eula Fitch and Mr.. Leonard Nc
Namara. The groom is a son Of C.
B. Stephens and the Junior member
of the popular grocery firm of C. B.
Stephens & Son, and is a worthy
and energetic young man with a
host of friends. His bride is a
daughter Of Mr.. Horace Porter, and
for the past few months has been
connected with Land & Priests.
She is young lady of pleasing per-
sonality and has endeared herself
to countless friends. The Advocate
joins the legion of admiring friends
of this deservedly popular young
couple in extending heartiest con-
gratulations and best wishes for a
long and happy happy married life.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
GREENWADE FARM SALE

Mr.. S. p. Greenwade sold his 49,
acre farm just outside the city lin
its Of Mt. Sterling, on the Hinkston
pike for $411.00 per acre to Mr.. w.
E. Jones. This is the highest priced
land sold in this county except few
small tracts of five to ten acres
which have sold for $500. MIR.
Greenwade also sold his farm near
Peeled Oak for $75 per acre to Mr..
John F. Richardson and considering
the improvements on same and char
acter of part of this land, this place
sold cheap. Col John w. Balm, Of
Lexington, cried the sales and his
ready wit and genial smile made him
many friends on his first trip to our
city. Mr.. Balm also cried two sales
for Mr.. w. Hoffman Wood, the Real
Estate Man, particulars of which
sales appears elsewhere. Mr.. Green
wade will move to this city to re-
side
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
A NICE SCHOOL PROGRAM

A specially prepared program was
given by the pupils of the Mt. Ster-
ling city school Friday morning in
honor of Lincoln's birthday, at the
high school chapel.
The Rev. Clyde Darsie gave an in
teresting talk, paying a high tribute
to "the great emancipation" Miss
Alice Classify, teacher of English,
read Lincoln's Gettysburg address.
Several musical selections were rem
dered by the students led by the high
school orchestra. A number of Wis
itors were present.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
COMING HOME THIS WEEK

Major and Mrs. Lloyd Frazer
landed in New York Sunday from
England, where Major Frazer has
been stationed for some time past.
Major Frazer holds the highest rank
conferred upon any Mt. Sterling
man since the war with Germany.
He and his wife are expected home
the latter part of the week for "a
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John S. Frazer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
SELLS NICE HOUSES

Mr.. w. t. Fitzpatrick last week
sold his bungalow on Samuels ave-,
to Capt. J. II. Stephenson at $4,000.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick also sold TO Judge
G. B. Swango his bungalow on High
Street fos $6,sOOOo. the latter sale
through T. Foster Rogers. the Real
Estate Han.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
PLEASE SIGN ARTICLES

Nearly every week we receive ar
ticles with request to publish
same, and they are usually signed,
IA Subscriber" In most instances
we throw the article in the waste
basket, but occasionally one will
slip through. We will appreciate II
in the future if our friends will sign
their name will not be published, it
Their name will not be published, it
gives the paper an opportunity OF
stating its authority for any items
that are contributed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
SHIRLEY J. MADDEN
DIES IN WINCHESTER

Mr.. Shirley J. Hadden, aged 80
years, died at his home in Winches-
ter Friday night Of pneumonia, fol-
lowing influenza. He was son Of
the late Marion B. MADDEN and Mrs.
Florence e. Green MADDEN, of this
county, and was one of the most
popular and highly respected gentle
men that ever. left Montgomery
county. Since making his residence
in Winchester, he had been very sue
cessfuL and at the time Of his death
was city tax collector. He is sur
vived by his wife, who was Miss Lee
ona Adams before marriage, and two
sisters, Mrs. Asa Dooley, Of Clark
County and Mrs. w. w. Eubank, ST.,
of this county. Funeral services
were held in Winchester Sunday af-
ternoon with burial in the Winches-
ted cemetery. Deceased was loyal
member Of the Masonic Lodge, which
organization had charge of the bur
iai. lie was widely related and
known in this county, and was held
in the highest esteem by all who
knew him, and the news Of his death
is deeplv regretted.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18

Ger ready for the Income Tax
Man. He will arrive in Mt Sterling
on Nnrch Bird, and will be located at
the Post Office, where he can be
consulted without charge.
'1Bring in your figures, your prob
lens, your doubts, and your ques-
tions,v is his invitation contained in
the announcement of his coming
visit.
Collector Of Internal Revenue
iHamilton, is sending one Of his Dep
pties solely to help people in this
vicinity to determine their individual
liability and to comply with the
laws requirements as to 1918 in
comes.
His Office hours will be from a.
m. to p. m. each day, and he will
remain in town until the close of
business on March 18th.
"This free advisory service"
writes Collector Hamilton, 'is plan
ned for those who are required for
the first time to consider their lia-
bihty and to make sworn returns.
MANY thousands who were not
affected by the prior Federal laws
taxing incomes must this year file
returns. Here are the requirements !:
Every unmarried person who had
net income of 81, 900 or over dur
ing 1918; and every married per-
SON who, together with wife Tor
husband) and minor children, had a
net income Of $4,000 in 191s'
"The advice and services Of the
Deputy Collector are entirely free,
and he is authorized to administer
kShe oath required on returns, free
Of charge. Persons who are tax
able should make payment when FL
ing their returns by attaching check
or money order.
'This tax is a war burden; it is
part of the price Of victory, the
greatest victory that the world has
known. I believe the people Of this
district will meet it fully; and / am
offering every facility of my office
10 aid them to determine their in
|a1ividual liability"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
Stages WILL

The will of w. P. Stages, deeeas-
ed, has been admitted to probate by
County Judge f. w. Senff, by the
terms Of which he disposes of an
estate valued at about $4,000, be-
queathing it, under certain restrie-
tons, to his widow for life, with re-
mainder to his children and one
grandchild. Mr.. C. B. Patterson is
named as Executor.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
HENRY MORGAN DEAD

Mr.. Henry Morgan died Saturday
at the home of his brother-in-law,
James Scott, who lives in Clark
county. The body was taken to
North Middletown for burial Mon
day afternoon at 2 80 o'clock, SER
vices at the grave. Mr.. Morgan was
former citizen Of this city, and
was splendid gentleman with a
host Of friends who were grieved to
learn Of his death.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
MRS. ]. M. BARNES SISTER
BURNED TO DEATH

Mrs. Mabel Frank, sister of Mrs.
John M Barnes, Of this city, was
fatally burned while visiting her
mother, Mrs. Charles Barnett, at
Taylorsville last week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Barnes and daughter, Miss Louise,
attended the funeral which was held
at the late home of Mrs. Frank in
Paris Sunday. The many friends of
Mrs. Barnes extend to her deep SYM
pathy.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
PRODUCED RESULTS

Last week, Mr.. W. I. Fitzpatrick,
Jr., inserted a ten-inch advertise
ment in the Advocate offering for
sale four houses, and in less than 4S
hours from the time it appeared he
had sold two out of the four, and
has had several inquiries regarding
his other property. Does it pay to
ADVERTISED
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
anlT" WELDON EHLIsrs

Milton Anderson Weldon, of Pres
BON, Bath county, a SON OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Weldon, formerly of
this city, enlisted in the q. s. Navy
at Lexington Saturday and win be
sent to Louisville for further exam
ination today.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
EVERYBODY LOOKING
FOR FREE TICKETS
The Want Features The Advocate Are Gaining In
Popularity Every Day

Everybody is hunting for the free
theatre invitations which are to be
found scattered among the want ads.
The readers of the Advocate have
entered into the spirit of the feature
from the very beginning and it is
rapidly gaining in popularity. From
every part of the county reports rre
received daily of the ever increasing
interest and by no means is the in
terest limited to the young people.
ali over the city and county, men
and women are looking through the
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
OIL WELL SHOT

The oil well on the Apperson land
here was shot last week and those in
charge seem well pleased with the
results. AS yet it is not known just
what amount of oil the well will pro-
duce as it has not been pumped.
Many friends of Mr.. Apperson hope
it will prove to be a good one.
The Advocate for printing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED

The name of Thomas A. Robinson,
of this city, was published in the
casualty list last week, as having
been slightly wounded some time
ago. He has recovered, however,
and is now with the Army of Occu-
patton in Germany.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
WILL BUILD RESIDENCE

Mr.. W. T. Fitzpatrick will build a
modern residence on his lot on West
High street. Mr. Ed L. William is
now preparing plans and specifca-
tons for same and as soon as the
weather will permit Mr.. Fitzpatrick
will start the construction.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
RETURNS FROM LOVER THERE

Sergeant w. ID. Willoughby, a
member of the A. E. F., has recently
been discharged from the army and
has returned to his home in this
city. He will engage in farming with
his brother Ed. Wiloughby, for the
wear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18

Ed johnson, son of n. P. johnson,
Of this county, enlisted in the United
States Navy at Lexington last week.
Young Johnson has been anxious TO
enter for some time, but has been
refused on account Of his age. He
10 IS years old.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
SOCIAL SESSION

Mt. Sterling Lodge No. 1913 B. p.
o. Elks, will have a social session for
it's members Thursday evening next
at 8 80 o'clock. AS this order never
does things by halves, royal good
time will be had by those in attend
ance.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
LODGE MEETING

Special Meeting of Alma Lodge, F.
and A. NJ, Camargo, KY, will be
held next Saturday, February %, at
10 a. m. All members are requested
to be present.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL

The remains Of w. e. Keller, who
died at Manchino, ILL.,, were brought
here Sunday. Burial took place Mon
day in the Mt. Sterling Cemetery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18

want ads every week to find out who
gets the free tickets to the show at
the Tabb Theatre. Not only are
they finding theatre tickets but also
many bargains among the want ads.
The Advocate classified columns are
the bargain center of this part Of
Kentucky. A few moments spent
each week in reading these ads will
put you next to scores of opportuni-
ties whereby dollars may be made.
Get the habit today and become a
regular reader and user of the Ad-
vocate classified columns.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
NEW ASSISTANT TEACHER

Miss Anna B. Pinney, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Pinney has been
appointed by the school board as
assistant teacher of the third grade.
Miss Flo Shirley is the regular
teacher for the third grade but on
account of the over flow an assist
ant was needed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
STOCK AT SALE

There will be rs head of fine ewes
and A yearling Southdown bucks Of
fered for sale at the sock and inn
plement sale of Mr.. ]. L. McCor-
mick, Tuesday, February 25th.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18
JEWELRY
SO Cents on the Dollar
Saved by buying jewelry from
lnE pnSEnpEQc
JOE ROSENBERG

Established 1896. Bargains in Elgin
and Waltham watches, etc, 14l Wa
ter street. just around the corner
from Upper, Lexington, Ky. 34-yr
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-02-18

Read the Advocate; get it first,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-08-15

pinch of incense upon the nearest
bowl. Then striking a light tap with
hammer upon the gong he fixed
his gaze intently upon the crystal ball.
Shallum, the attendant without,
hearing the stroke, turned from Nor
gan and opened the door. Solemnly
Ram Chunder addressed him.
'The Holy silva has revealed a
stranger without. Admit the Sahib
Morgan"
The Hawk, entering, strobe straight
before the ancient one.
''At your old tricks" he laughed.
"Cut out that silva stuff and Wen
get down to business" Monotonously
came the reply of the fakir.
'Vishnu and silva hunger and thirst.
You know"
With an exclamation Of disgust the
Hawk thrust a roll of money into the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-08-15

yellow claw which promptly extended
itself as the roll appeared.
Here's a lac of rupees-a thou
sand dollars-for them, and you"
Thrusting the money within his coat,
the old man replied:
cit is little-but the gods accept.
What does the lord of the day ask
In return?"
"The life of an enemy. Listen" In
whispers he told him what he de-
sired the other should know, and Ram
Chunder, with a nod waved his hand
mysteriously.
"The Holy silva so DEGREES. The
casket of death will serve"
Eat another stroke upon the gong
Stadium again appeared Taking a
basket he packed within the same a
small idol of silva, incense bowls. a
gong and small casket with two
carved metal handles fastened to the
lid at the ends. Raising it aloft, Ram
Chunder said solemnly:
"Behold the Casket of Death of
silva" Specifically Morgan gazed
at it.
eff it works, all right, Ram. But
if not-well, remember I won't stand
for any of your foolishness." Ram
Chunder turned to him with the dull
glow of snake in his eyes.
eff you have come here to insult
the gods, begone and I will throw
your money at your heels. If you
would have their help, save your in
science for your own God upon whom
you call in vain when you would have
your enemies removed" Knowing
that he had gone too far, the Hawk
grew apologize.
Gall right, Ram. I'll take it back
and say no more"
"Then we will depart" said the an
cient one. Reckoning Shallum, the
three left the room together
Silently the trio crept into the court
yard at the back Of the hotel. Draw
ing a flute from beneath his coat Shall
lum sounded a series of low, mellow
notes, and a moment later the Spider
coming to- window parted the cur
tains. first peered and then beckoned.
Crawling into the room of Bellas
through the window which he raised
for them, they unpacked the basket
while Morgan began questioning the
Spider Silently the latter Indicated
to the incomers the location of the
party in the opposite suite. Gravely
Ram Chunder nodded
sThe Holy silva will summon him
hither. And then"
Taking the small idol from the bas-
ket he laid the casket upon the table
before it; placing incense bowls and
powder about while Stadium took the
gong. Frustrating himself Ram Chun-
der began a series Of lamentations and
mesmeric waving of his hands IN the
direction of Johns room, while ever
the smoke of the incense grew thicker
and more pungent. Shallum meanwhile
striking the gong, filed the room with
ifs low tolling. Losing his patience at
last. Morgan burst forth.
"What is all this blamed foolish
ness about anyway? Cut it out md
get down to business" Ram Chunder
raised threatening hand.
"Speak not, lest silva blast you into
dust"
With a convulsive movement the
Spider grasped Morgan by the arm
and pointed through the haze that had
arisen from the incense bowls, and
Morgan, looking in the direction indi-
Gated saw the vaguely outlined form
of Johns sleeping figure. With eyes
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Horse For Sale Cheap. Jos
Veno, Omaha St.

For Sale-Good improved farm
located / miles from Three Switch
school and miles from town. Fair
buildings, 6 or 8 acres stumped,
very little brush on land. Call
acob Strecker new phone. IT..
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For Sale-16 in. gresn poplar
wood $3.50 per cord. Birch and
Maple $500 per cord. Arthur
Blexrud. Call new phone.
Itch Itch! Itch Scratch Scratch
Scratch! The more you scratch the
worse the itch. Try Doan's ONT
ment. For eczema, any skin itching.
Coo box. adv.
Mrs. Jesse Esteridge, who has been
visiting in the city during the past
month at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gautschi, has re-
turned to her home at Amigo. Her
husband came here and accompanied
her home.
|. Mrs. Judd Leighton has been very
i'll the past week with pneumonia,
Her many friends in the city hope
that her illness will prove of short
duration and that she will again re-
gain her health.
Miss Milly Beck of Chicago ar
rived here Monday morning, having
been called here on account of the
illness of her brother Harry and
family who have been i'll the past
few weeks with influenza. Mrs.
Harry Beck was operated seven
weeks ago and is now improving
quite rapidly.
C. L.. Wiley returned home the
first of the week and will spend a
month visiting with his family in
this city. For a time Mr.. Wiley
was located at the new Government
munitions plant near Racine where
lie WAS WOTkluS HAeCOh eCoHio "
horses. He finished work there
about two weeks ago and moved to
Amigo where his teams are now
working.
Assemblyman Frank w. Downs
arrived home the latter part of last
week from Madison to remain for a
few days visiting with his family and
friends and looking after matters OF
business. Frank says things at Madi-
son have been unusually quiet since
the ratification amendment was
passed but that things will be mov-
ing again before long! He says the
sentiment among Legislators is for q
short session of the Legislature.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and constipation, weakens the
whole system. Doan's Regulets
(3Oc box) act mildly on the liver
and bowels. At all drug. stores.
adv.
For Draying call Rivers, Bell
phone 182-W.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
PERSONALS

| Harold Leighton and family have
been i'll the past week with influenza.
| Hans Thompson is again able to
be around after an illness with in
huenza.~
| P. T. Trowbridge has been at
Milwaukee the past week attending
the automobile show.
| The w. C. t. u, will meet at
the home of Mrs. James Plunkitt
next Thursday afternoon.
/ Leona, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
| H. C. Koenig has heen i'll the past
| week with influenza. This is the
second attack Leona has had with
the illness.
| To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion sleep soundly and en-
Joy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters,
the family system tonic. Price $1.25.
adv.
| The opening recital of the Artist
Recital Course of the Wednesday
Musical Club OF Ashland will be
| held at the Presbyterian Church
| Wednesday evening, February 5tb,
at eight O'Clock.
| A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
1 Mrs. L. b. George on Thursday
evening Of last week. Mr.. George
was looking for a helper for his
plumbing shop but he says that in
tcad he now has stenographer.
Mrs Carl Libby held the meeting
of the Ja-Da- Klub at her home on
Tuesday evening. There were three
new members. Dues were collected
that evening, Mrs. Guy Mccall act
ing as treasurer.
Albert E. Peterson returned Sat-
urday from Superior where he has
been doing carpenter work during
the past few weeks. He expects to
return to Superior again this week to
remain until the completion of his
present job.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. c. Butterield
and grandson Chester expect to
leave soon for South Tacoma, Wash /,
where they expect to make their
future home. Mr. and Mrs. Butter
field have been residents of the city
during the greater part OF the past
thirty-two years and their many
friends here regret to see them
leave, but the best wishes of all 60
with them to their new home.
The Washington times., 1919-03-09
TTneLv SAVINGS on Sprinq HOusefurnishinqs

Union Hardware Co.'s
Steel BalI Bearing tx
tension Roller SkutPSI
boys or girls co 40
style ...-...-. OAS1N
The Washington times., 1919-03-09
NOTIONS
At LesseHed Prices


Dress ShIeldsI light weight main
sock covered; factory SAMPLES and
odd lots; values worth to 10UeO
Zoc; pair ......... 4STSN
Metal Fur Chains, bronze, nickel
and black finish; strongly "a
made; regularly 10c ...... ~
Wash RaEsI assorted styles In
and kind: worth to 121zc each. ~
Nickel Safety PInaI assorted Eo
sizes; one dozen on card. 80. OC
Mothers Ironing Wax regu. 2
Iarly 10c ............. OC
Embroidery TFimminE; dainty
fast-color edgings, in white o.
and colors; piece ....... HOC
Daisy HaiFpIn CabIaetsy contain
ing a good assortment Of wire En
hairpins; regularly l0c .. OC
KIeInert's Sanitary Rubber or
gheetineI two-third squares. AOC
Tomato Pin CushISnsJ neatly
made ....... ~
WaahabIe Lingerie TaHei with
bodkins; pink, white and blue; Eo
piece .-. .......'. ~
Good Quality PInsJ 400 in
each paper ............. ~
Ribbon Wires black and o.
white; piece .....-... OC
ThInibIesI nickeIed finish; o.
regularly &c .... OC
GOldcnberg'S-FlrEt Floor.
Morris tribune., 1919-03-21
PRINTZESS COATS

Are made in the following materials:
Covert Cloth, Tricotine Cloth, Pairet
Twill, Bernice Cloth, Serge, Wool
Velour.
Prices $500 to $4,000
Other Makes $500 Up
Morris tribune., 1919-03-21
SHOES

SHOES
Our spring showing of Low Shoes and
Boots comprise the seasons shades,
Brown-White- Black.
Smart Street Oxfords $500 to $500
Charming New Pumps --$3.75to $500