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VOLUME XXVII. MT. STERLING, KENTUCKY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1917. NUMBER 19 V4-- km E- jiffy lv rJ Wj as l-t I --4T VTr A fr. i 1 OOfllG IN GEiRALROW JMB wiiMUBtny neignuornoou.

une Swiou'sly and Another Fatally Shot. Nil 4-1 family row Sundny 8 II in the ti. a woriiuuu uuim uuiim ohui. uuu nu 4T HMisiy, injurcu ms ucuiuur, xuuriou ijj-w-r i i. i 1.1 Jk ni Martin, nnd is thought to havu JrJlldcd hrothcr-irf-Iaw, Loc WJnpughby fatally.

Tho'Vroub'lo i3 tIthuve.grovrr out pf Jbad.fccl- rsijrts-Uiie lo, the behel. upon tiic nun. ef that liis brother, Jflicn Mttln had caused a num- ir of men In that neighborhood, in cluding John Martin, to bo indicted 4 'jit, the recent term of the grana jsryfor gaming, "which Accusation "Marion Martin stoutly denied. Mnr-- im was shot in the thutiuT and hip, wfiila Willoughby was shot in the bowels. Willoughby was rushed to rtho Good Samaritan Hospital at Xexington, where ho now is and is "reported to have slight chanco of recovery.

A'few, hours' after lie shooting John, Martin surrendered and. claims ilie'shooting of his brother was jus tified and in his own Self-defense, while the, shooting of Willoughby, lie claims, was accidental. ROBERTSON BUYS TOBACCO Mr! A. R. Robertson of the A.

It. Robertsop JiOoso Leaf Tobacco last "Scelr lrteiio Ted a number of crops at prices ranging from 22 to 25 cents per pound. Among those A. B. twocrops-trtr izsyi' cwiwf H.

two'crops at 23 and cents; oution r-rewiii, crop utiwun mem is not xoiu' ursine uni-i 22 cents; Wilson Lawrence, crop at 23 cents. Mr. Robinson nlso tho Clay Pangburn of -about 125,000 pounds purchased by them in Carter county. It is reported that several crops changed hands last 'week, other than those mentioned, but wo -wore unnblo to seeuro the figures. MARRY.

AT LEXINGTON. Miss Effie Prbwitt nnd Mr. Io-liert Cravens surprisjed their friends going to Lexington Thursday (hey; were niurried. The brmo is a daughter of MrB. D.

Prewitt of tho -Spence neighborhood nnd -is said to be a most attractive young Tho groom is a son of Do-puty Sheriff Wm. Cravens and is well liked by a largo number of friends. JDifiYoung people will reside in this citv' -v Wonderful to buy your -winter supplies at S. P. Greenwndo.

1 Coal Is 4- It is nearly impossible to get coal and prices are very high, if you owe, us we will appreciate it if you will call and settle. McDonald Bros, Phoa3 PRIEST' KEMPER TO MARRY, Mr. nnd Mrs. Jnmcs A- Butler, of nnnoanco tho engngo-merit of their daughter, Mattie, Mr. William Priest of formerly Mt.

Sterling. The jnnrfiago willy lid tomo time duringthe winter. Tim nbovo "will be oflhtercst to a wide circle off relatives nnd friends in this nnd surrounding counties. Mr. Kemper is one of (ho finest young men ever reared in.

'5ur county and is exceedingly ameriMnT' -are killed Germans Kill Three, Wound Flvb and Capture Twelve in First Real Fight We Have. Washington has received messages stating that the Germans stormed the trenches occupied by Americans on tho battle front in Franco and killed, 'captured and wounded a number -of our men. The -War Department this known onYreoeipt of dispatch from General Pershing showing' that tho German forces soon nftor learning Ihc positions of the new enemy from overseas, had launched desperate effort to overcome them. The Teutonic attack camo in the. form of heavy barrage.

firo which isolated a salient vo the American trench and apparently left a small force of Americans. ntJhe mercy 01 rtlieir-encmiesf- That soldiers fought gamely is shown by Pershing's report of a prisoner being tnken by them. li)w some of his troop? cs- tins baric 1.1.J...V. 'Or dispatch of the American commander. ThoUnited States troops were in charge of.

veteran French! soldires to a quiet portion of the long line that runs from the North Sea to Switzerland. W. P. Grigsby, a Louisville boy is among those captured. BURCHETT FARM SOLD Mrtjor D.

J. Burchptt last week sol(T his farm of 102 acres on tho Paris pikp to Mr. It S. Greene at the reported prfeo of $19,500 which makes the farm Xrng a little, lcs than $200 per nerd. Mr.

Greene will, get possesion March 1st, and Major nnd Mrs. Burchett will move to this city to reside. RENTS FLAT Mr. and Mrs. A.

S. Johnson have rented tho flat over tho Advocate office and will move tO'Samo as soon as it is vacated by-Mr. i. M. Hoff- rman who will move to property re cently purchased on Samuels avenue.

Scarce! 0 IT VMT. STERLING, KY. DfMOCRATS EASY WINNERS Although an Extremely Light Vote Was Polled the Democratic Candidates Won By Splendid Majorities. Election Passes Off Quietly With No Evidences of Whiskey or Money Being Used By Either Side. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENPMENT CARRIED EASILY Possibly tho quietest election held in Montgomery County in mnjjry years was held Tuesday.

As will uufonly small votopolled on the ques- seen by the figures less than 2000 tion. The defeat of Land was a i votes were pollcd by both parties) hard blow to the-city administration which is a falling off of nbout one thousand. This1 wris due, no doubt, to the fact that only a few dates had opposition and the general belief that Democrats would win: Hon. Chas. II.

Morris, for Attor-ney General had no opposition, but received a good vote, as did Hon. Geo. Hon, for State Senator. Judge-) Cnudel of ifcncfcc county cura ried both counties for Ropxcgcntcp tive, winning, by over six hundred. Though not first on the ballot and without opposition, Earl W.

Scnti, fo3fGounty Judge, received thc largest popular vote of any candidate ono'thc baUot. vote Was taken in the "Anrons-Run precipt whether or not cattle should be permitted to run at large" on lliu public roads etc. nnd the people voted by a two to ono majority that they should not. The Constitu-tionnl, 'amendment received a. very light vote, owing to fact that few peopTetUnderstood it.

However it carried ib'y a vote of 471 to 143. Wri Rl McKce for Mayor. the, City of ML-Storling had no opposi-tibn. councilmcn were rejected in tho first, second and fourth t' wards Without opposition us were tho Republicans in the Third ward. T.

B. Rodman Jiad no opposition for City Assessor. Wc nro very glad indeed to report that tlie election passed off-quietly and so far ns wo were able to ascertain no whiskey or money was used anywhere. Menefec County. Reports from'Mcnefqe county are tothe efTect that tho entire Demo-cratic ticket won although someiof the races were very close.

Bath County; Dcmooratic candidates winners in all races by nicls majority. Fayette County. F. A. Bullock, Democrat, 'elected County Judge, A.

L. Hamilton elected Representative from county nnd Tiilly Klair was an easy, winner in Lexington. Police Judge John J. fRiloy re-elected by moro than 2,000. Majority big surprise even to his admirers.

T. C. Bradley, II. McCorklo, Charles II. Darnaby and-Harry Shonmnkcr elected City Commissioners.

Tho defeat of TABULATED VOTE OF 9 a B' PRECINCTS First Ward Second Hard Third Ward Fourth Ward. Auron's Run Sidoviow Bcairs i Grassy Liijt, Loveo Camargo Jcffcrsonvillo Spencer Howard's Mill Smitnvif IJurts 180 120 13 77 G8 .57 -89 C5 78 77 120 81 01' 13 74- 2G 47 120 27 31 41 40 S2 48 39 83 -33 4- 'Totals 1183' "701 George Land was'n surprise. Con- stitutional amendment carries but nnd takes tho political control of the city out of the hands of Mayor New York Democrats win nil offices. Mayor, Mitchell, Independent candidate for Mayor, defeated by John F. Hylan, Democrat, by 100.000 votes.

Tammany Hall again in control of New York City. Woman's suflrace fcaTlkd Ncw York by more than 40,000. Louisville Republican The entire Democratic ticket was in Louisville in a Republican landslide. George W. Smith was elected Mayor of Louisville over C.

J. Cronnn by more than 2,000. Democrats claim voters were intimidated but little trouble was reported. This was the hottest fight in many years in thatx city. Ohio Doubtful.

Galvin was elected Mayor of Cincinnati on the Republican ticket. The wet and dry fight in that state is reported very close with the odds in fivcraf-lhc wets. The dry forces Jiavo made, wonderful strides in that state in the last few years. Woman's suffrago in Ohio was defeated -By a very large vote. Rooms For Rent Nicely furnished, centrally located, use of bath, phono 281.

(tf) There to be an" unusually largo crop of rabbits, and the boy and dog will proceed to relieve tho meat crisis. Notice To Taxpayers! Don't wait until the last day. Eay your city taxes' now and save the penalty. Office in City Library. B.

Patterson, Tax Collector. i Cuba has no. army or navy, but will build airplanes for thb allies. You just -can't keep freemen out of" freedom's war. Lost! Gold, lavalicr on streets of- Mt.

Sterling last Friday. Reward return To this office. for Let The printing. Advocate do your job MONTGOMERY COUNTY 2 Amend 3 i i re 180 110 13 77 70 57 80 07 78 7-1 121 82 05 13 77 13 8 1 5 49 9 3 9 7 15 13 5 5 1 1170 143 32! 174 I 38 I 119 53 110 00 73 .121 13 123 12 31 77 3(T 24 32 70 33 10 41 57 41 8 42 80 42 51 52 UU 54 21 49 '70 48 8 45 78 39 22 90' 118 105 8 32 81 34 67 40 fl 37 13 01 13 91 11 XI XQ. CO- W- 798' 1172 833,,471 Wi 339 328 ROBINSON BUYS FARMS W.

B. Robinson lastwcck purchased from W. Lcggctt his fnrmof 70 acres on the Maysville piko and about fivo and one-half miles from this city. This considered an extra good farm ns it contains from 40 to CO acres of tobacco- land. The farm of Mr.

J. W. Douglas, lying in Bourbon county and containing 83 acres, was also bought by the above parties. Thin farm is also said to be a-fine oiuv Prices in both instances private. ORGANIZT THIS WEEK Mass Meeting Called for Saturday Afternoon and J)r.

W. A. GanHclcl Will Speak. Messrs. II.

A. Power, District Chairman, Z. A. Wilcox, nnd W. O.

Hcnton, of Paris, were in this city today to interest the citizens in the organization of a Y. M. C. Chapter to raise funds for the boys the trenches, ns well as the various camps over the country. Mr.

John G. Winn was selected as chairman and hag called a' mass meeting ai the Court House for Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. W. A.

Giin-ficld, of Danville, has been invited to speak and an army officer from Camp Taylor, interested in tho Y. M. C. A. work will also be present.

Every cent raised will be used in the army and not one cent retained by any state or national board. The Y. M. A. is doing a great service and wo should all get behind this work.

Come to the meeting without fail. TERRIBLE ACCIDENT Miss Keturah Greene while sweeping the floor nt the of her father, Mr. Harve Greene, tins morning picked up a dynamite cap and not knowing what it was started to throw it into the fire when it exploded nnd blew her thumb nnd forefinger of her left hnnd entireiv i.i V. UHU IVill (V llllgtj 11V1V, iil HiU IJtAllil of her. hand.

It is a most terrible accident and tho many friends of tho young lady deeply regret the uii-fortunate occurrence. BUYS CITY PROPERTY Mr. Ollie Sanderson has purchased tho residence of Mr. Taylor Fitz-patrick, on Sycamore street, nt a price nround $5,000. This homo has been built but a s'hort time and is' modern in every way.

Mr. Sanderson will get possession imme-liatclv. Program De Luxe THE TABB THEATRE Judv Gay, Lessees WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th A Paramount Feature In Five Acts SESSUE HAYAKAWA In "THE JAGUAR'S CLAWS" Also William Duncan In "Tho Fighting Trail" THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8th A VltagrapU V. L. S.

E. Feature In Fivo Acts EVART OVERTON and JULIA SWAYNE GORDON in "SOLDIERS OF CHANCE" Also Pearl White In "Tho Fatal King" No. 15 Also Hearst-Patha Film News Every child that visits The Tabb on this day receives a free ticket to The Tabb for Friday, Nov. 9th, to see "The Seven Pearls." FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9th A Lewis J. Selznlck Production In Seven Acts Beautiful NORMA TALMADGE In 'THE LAW OF COMPENSATION" Also Crolghton Halo and Mollle King In.

"Tho Seven Pearls" MiunuAi) Tho Danner Attraction of tho Week MADGE KENNEDY and BROADWAY CAST In "BABY MINE" N. B. This picture was booked to play at 25 cents admission bul on nrcount of Saturday regular prices will Also Lonesome Luke In "Luke, The Mechanic" 2 reels MONDAY and TUESDAY, NOV. 12th and 13th Tho World's Greatest Hypnotist W. I.

FAVRSnllV Bo sure and see Mr. Fuvssoui drive on Monday afternoon at three o'clock. It Is absolutely FltEK. 3 It'a all CHER. Matlnoe evory day at 2:30, except Saturday at and 3:30 1 Music by Prof.

Bruce Reynolds' Orchestra of Four PUcm 3 t' Hkj 4 HUNDREDS SlfflPLEDGE Ladies in Charge of Campaign Are Meeting With Splendid Success in Undertaking. Several hundred housewives of Montgomery county hnvo signed tho food pledge ns requested by tlie Government nnd it is rare not to see the pledge card in the windows of the homes. 'Those in charge of the work for the Government deserve grcal credit for their untiring efforts to aid in this crisis. It is expected that from 1,100 to 1,200 signers will bo secured. The greatest trouble seems to be the people do not understand what is asked of them but -when it is explained they readily sign the card.

Mrs. C. A. Lindscy is chairman iml cnys fehe has not noticed taiy m-i-denco of pro-German feeling but rather the lack of information on the subject. If for any reason you did not get a card becure one at the Rest Room, sign it nnd in' this manner' help do your bit to help the hoys in the tranches who are giving up their lives that we may live.

TO ORGANIZE ASSOCIATION Every ono interested in tho schools of our town, or in the educational welfare of the children of Mt. Sterling, is earnestly requested to be present at the City High School Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 13th at 3 o'clock. At that time a Parent-Teacher Association will be organized nnd other mattexsrti-lating to the schools-will bodiscuss ed. The following program.

will be rendered 1. "The Parent-Teacher Association What It Can Accomplish Prof. W. O. Hopper.

2. "Parent Co-operation i With tho Schools" Miss Alice Cassity. "Citizen Co-operation With the Schools" Hon. John G. Winn.

4. "Teacher Co-operation With Mile Home" A School 5. Some for Imme diate Activity" Mr. L. T.

Chiles. 0. Organization of Association, miscellaneous business, etc. 7. Adjournment.

Let everybody make an effort to attend this important mooting nnd help organize Parent-Teacher Association that will be a credit to our city. Signed, MRS. G. W. SNYDER, MISS ELIZA HARRIS, MRS.

A. B. OLDHAM, PROF. W. O.

HOPPER. vwwvwvv I i vYmiLi lum Qoldwyn Pictures Cor. Presents AND CDMPANV make his wonderful Ibllnd' fold I 'Majorift II orutes i a 22 381 fr4M4-i t- sl Im 4-i "fe- irt..