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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
1
The April term of the Montgomery Circuit Court began Monday morning with Judge Allie W. Young presiding. The docket is light with few trials of interest, the Allen case being presented to the jury. Jurors listed include foreman J. W. Chenault and members such as A. W. Kirby, J. W. Hoskins, S. B. Carrington, and many others.
All persons having claims against the estate of Antonio Pieri will present same to the undersigned at once, proven as required by law. All parties knowing themselves indebted to said estate are requested to call and settle. 40 tf R. E. Ponca, Admr. Antonio Pieri.
Special sale this week offering Colgate talcum powder at 15 cents a can, half price from the regular 25 cents. Flavors include Violet Dactylis Cashmere Bouquet and Eclat. Also reminder that next Monday is Horse Show day with card making services available.
Mrs. Ella Priest died at her East Main street residence after a brief illness of pericarditis. She was active in the Christian church, noted for charity and cheerfulness, and is survived by four sisters and one brother in the county. The notice closes with a local business ad for Vanarsdell's fresh oysters.
Sam Turley of Montgomery County is urged to enter the race for the legislature. He has wide support in Menefee County and is acclaimed as a farmer and gentleman whose courteous service to friends and party could make him a strong candidate.
Advertisement listing pure Rhode Island hatching eggs at 1.00 for a setting of 15. Seller Mrs. C. D. Highland, Mt. Sterling Kentucky along with contact phone 349-a. Also notes best steaks and roasts at Va narsdell's.
Adlai Richardson reported last week that a fine young horse died from founder disease, a setback for his stable and racing prospects.
On Tuesday April 2 at the bride's parents home Judge and Mrs Lewis Apperson on North Maysville street Miss Harriet Rogers Apperson and Mr William Bridges White quietly wed. White, Commonwealth's Attorney, is praised as a fine lawyer and a gentleman. They plan to live soon at the North Maysville residence recently bought by the groom.
Wonder why folks pay two prices for seeds and groceries. Onion sets 8c quart or 30c gallon, two papers seed packs for 5c, 15c bottle catsup for 5c. Largest stock of seed potatoes in town. Kellogg's corn flakes two for 15c. Special prices for Court Day. Save the difference at The Spot Cash Grocery.
Mrs. W. H. Canan of Mount Sterling Kentucky offers a Buff Plymouth Rock egg set of 15 for sale at $1. Includes contact address R. R. No. 2 and phone 559 B. Listing notes 40-41.
Mr E R Little has purchased a splendid 16 hands high jack from Garrard county parties. The animal has a fine head ear and bone and is praised by several judges as the finest they have seen. Little will stand him this season at his farm on the Maysville pike. Also in his barn this season is Silent Brook the trotter renowned nationwide.
Will Clay signifies his intention to seek a seat in the Senate representing Montgomery County. He is noted as a popular figure with many friends who would likely mount a strong campaign when he makes his formal announcement.
The minstrel given by W. O. W. Lodge drew a large crowd Monday night. End men N. D. Brown and John Gatewood delivered witty jokes. Brown’s song Thank You, That's a Plenty drew the hit of the evening. Caldwell Clay and Howard Wyatt earned loud applause for their dancing.
For sale stock of general merchandise located at Sideview Kentucky. Stock is new and in good shape. Will rent store house dwelling and stable. Apply to Mary A. Turley Executrix phone 620 Mt Sterling Kentucky K R No 3 Page.
Splendid young Jersey cow offered by W A Sutton. Contact by phone 23 or 481-1 for details.
At a heated Republican convention in this city, R H White was named chairman with G L Kirkpatrick as secretary. Pro Taft resolutions passed despite bitter challenges from W Hoffm Wood and W S Wood, revealing a deep split as delegates were chosen. thirteen delegates were named, four for Roosevelt and Taft followed by a pronounced division in support.
Died at Lexington. Lawrence Clark youngest son of Rev H D Clark of Mt. Sterling died after a brief illness of pneumonia. Though not living here in Mt Sterling for years he is fondly remembered and many friends grieve. Rev H D Clark longtime Christian church minister and respected figure shares the community’s sympathy in this loss.
Mr Ratliff Lane son of Judge Jas H Lane of Bath county is elected Individual Book keeper of the Exchange Bank of Kentucky. He comes well recommended as a competent bookkeeper and a good gentleman. His father and family will move to the county to live.
At a Louisville meeting of the Kentucky Saddle Horse Breeders Association Mr. R B Young of this county won election to the board of directors and veteran member Mr John T Woodford was re elected Both are noted as thorough horsemen and fine men in the community
The Christian church hosted an entertaining program Sunday night. Children performed for a very large audience that thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
A blown down five-bent tobacco barn is offered for sale. Lumber is reported in good condition. Contact 402 John F. Richardson for details.
Local seller L. T. Chiles advertises extra fine dahlias and orchid blooming cannas for sale. Prices and quantities not listed.
A 1912 letter from J G Crabbe president of State Normal at Richmond Kentucky says the smallpox scare was mostly a mild case. The student was not sick and walked about the hospital during quarantine as a few others returned to classes and new students arrived.
Hancock & Co. deploy a large crew to advance brick street construction. A modern concrete mixer and spreader speeds laying concrete to two or three squares per day, replacing slower wheelbarrow methods. Local gentlemen interested in brick streets await its start.
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