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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1911

Page

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Sam C Estes Dead In Clark County

Sam C Estes was found dead in bed last Monday night after beforehand suffering stomach pains. A 62 year old prominent local figure and Mason, he is survived by wife Margaret and three children J D Spalding Geo M Estes and Clyde G Estes. Funeral services were at Kiddville Baptist Church with interment Machpelah Cemetery.

Sam C. Estes Mr. Estes C. Estes Clark County Masonic Order Margaret Estes J. D. Spalding Catlettsburg Geo. M. Estes Burnside Clyde G. Estes Kiddville Kiddville Baptist Church Machpelah Cemetery

Breathing tie of Breathitt: Anse White kills Jason Deaton

In Breathitt County near the Floyd Verry border Anse White killed Jason Deaton Sunday at White's home and wounded Luke Begley. Deaton died from three head wounds and Begley was shot in the head and shoulder but is expected to recover. White was also wounded in the thigh. Relatives and neighbors across the area are involved in the incident.

Anse White Jason Deaton Jackson Deaton Breathitt County Verry Deatons White Luke Begley Begley

Stephens and Stokley Offer Prompt Repair Services

Three first class workmen can handle your repair work quickly and without long delays. Stephens & Stokley advertise reliable service and fast response to customers seeking repairs.

Stephens & Stokley

Winners in Pony Contest at Sentinel-Democrat

Misses Henrietta Coleman and Frances McCormick were named winners in the Sentinel-Democrat pony contest held last week. The event drew much interest with both children garnering a large share of the votes.

Henrietta Coleman Frances McCormick Sentinel-Democrat

Tom L. Johnson Dies at 57 Former Cleveland Mayor

Tom L. Johnson, former mayor of Cleveland, died at his home after a long illness. He was born near Georgetown Kentucky and was 57 years old.

Tom L. Johnson Cleveland Mr. Johnson Georgetown

Parole Request At Kentucky Penitentiary 1911

A formal request states Jim Willis Manly seeks parole at the May 1911 meeting of the Board of Prison Commissioners of Kentucky for release from the Frankfort penitentiary. The note also mentions a S. & S. road cart by Stephens & Stokley and an endorsement of Van Arsdell’s dining.

Board of Prison V Commissioners of Kentucky Frankfort Jim Willis Manly

Four Policemen Deliver Council Man To Wife

Four officers in blue forcibly escort Sam Greene from City Hall to his home as a prank on a recently married councilman. The incident ends with Greene left at his doorstep and warned that a young husband has no business out at night. Greene, a former county resident, now lives in Louisville with his parents, Mr and Mrs Lucian Greene.

Sam Greene Louisville Herald Greene Louisville Lucian Greene

Elect New Officers of J O U M Lodge

The J O U M Lodge installed new officers led by Councilor J H Stamper V C W Curtis and Secretary J W Richards A R S Ernest Keller F Secy Hampton Montjoy Treasurer Evermont Charles Conductor W F Stewart Inside Guard Thomas Ragan Outside Guard David Stewart J R P C Simpson McIntosh Trustees Joe Botts J E Campbell J O Hall Chaplain J O Hall State Councilor J D Hunter visited the council last week.

J. O. U. M. Lodge J. H. Stamper V. C W. Curtis J. W. Richards Ernest Keller F. Sec’y Hampton Montjoy Treas Evermont Charles W. F. Stewart Thomas Ragan David Stewart Simpson MclIntosh Joe Botts J. E. Campbell J. O. Hall J. D. Hunter The State Council

Special Jardiniers Sale This Week

Jardiniers offer a special sale with many Tie and Jardiniers priced at 37 cents per pair, down from $1.00, available for this week only.

Wanted a gentle standardbred mare for ride and drive

Advert seeks an 8 to 10 year old registered standard bred saddle mare. Must be gentle to ride and drive. Willing to consider a bred mare. Contact Vanarsdell’s for best line of canned goods at 40 It As a Bean.

Vanarsdell’s

Permit to ship merchandise issued in 1864 by Lexington board

George W. Anderson of Mt. Gomery County Kentucky received a four month permit from the Office Board Trade Lexington dated October 25 1864 to ship merchandise in and out of Kentucky during the Civil War. He notes hog deliveries to Paris with earlier failed attempts and the final grant. The excerpt also lists matting and rug prices and a mention of The Fair.

George W. Anderson Sr Office Board Trade Lexington George W. Anderson Mt. Gomery County State of Kentucky State of Kentucky Burbridge Anderson Paris

Kentucky Association Track Prepares for Large Spring Meeting

More than 500 horses gather at Lexington's Kentucky Association track awaiting the Spring meeting starting April 29. Top national contenders seek rich prizes as weather promises strong turnout. Secretary Will Shelly arrived and begins work on weight allotments for the Phoenix Hotel and Camden Handicaps.

Kentucky Association Lexington Will Shelly Phoenix Hotel Camden

New Tomatoes Beans and Strawberries Arrive Daily

Van Arsdell's reports fresh produce arrivals including tomatoes beans and strawberries each day. Local shoppers find daily selections reliable and plentiful at the store.

Vanarsdell’s

Paris Girl Engaged to Mr Edward Powell Bosworth

Paris Kentucky social page announces the engagement of Virginia Keith Griffith daughter of Mrs William B Griffith to Edward Powell Bosworth of Middlesboro Kentucky with a planned April 27 wedding. The note adds Miss Griffith is Dr J A Vansants niece and well regarded locally. The item also lists Brunner's shoes advertising appeal and a rental vacuum cleaner ad offering electrically operated unit for $1.50 nightly via Luther Redmon at Light office.

William B. Griffith Paris Virginia Keith Edward Powell Bosworth Middlesboro Griffith J. A. Vansant Luther Redmon

Tipton Buys Carriage and Repair Shop From Heck

A. C. Tipton has purchased the carriage and repair business formerly run by Chas. Heck, who has moved to Paris. Tipton plans to keep capable men in charge and aims to preserve the shop’s long-standing patronage. Fresh vegetables are available at Vanarsdell's.

A. C. Tipton Chas. Heck Paris

Circuit Court Convenes Monday in Montgomery Juror Fines

The Montgomery Circuit Court convenes with the grand and regular juries named for the April term. Several Bath county men were fined $50 each in a pooled tobacco sale case, with Scott’s verdict delivered by the jury and Nixon to pay the same fine. In court, the Commonwealth v James Tipton, charged with killing Clint Allen, is on trial, with Deputy U.S. Marshal Clint Allen slain during an attempted arrest and Mike Gibbons also dead. Commonwealth attorneys are aided by Hon. A Floyd Byrd.

Peter Evans B. F. Herriott Jno L. Coleman Dan Gibson W. L. Thompson Ollie McCormick Mike Howard Nick Hadden, Jr Joe W. Stephens L. Faulkner A. S. Hart D. J. Burchett Henry Greene J. B. Greenwade Charles Anderson John O’rear B. F. Carpenter M. Barnes Peter Cockrell Vincent Vance Simpson Garrett E. B. Quisenberry Dan Prewitt Chas. Wyatt Joe Y. Scott James Nixon Bath County Scott Nixon Commonwealth of Kentucky James Tipton Clint Allen U.S Mike Gibbons Walter Allen Commonwealth A. Floyd Byrd

Mt Sterling High School Commencement at Table Opera House

Mt Sterling presents commencement exercises for graduates Lucy Clay Woodford Hazel Grubbs and Nell Pangburn at Table Opera House on Wednesday June 7 with Caldwell College professor John Acheson delivering the address. The eighth grade graduation will follow in June marking the district’s first grammar school ceremony. The text includes an advertisement for men’s suits from Punch Graves.

Mt. Sterling High School Table Opera House Lucy Clay Woodford Hazel Grubbs Nell Pangburn John ©. Acheson Caldwell College Danville

For Sale Boone County White Seed Corn Ad

For sale Boone County white seed corn. Coated on car or shelled, graded and cleaned ready for planter. Best authorities say get your seed corn close to where it is to be planted. 40 51 tah Thomas J. Bigstaff Mt Sterling Ky.

Boone County

Garment Cleaning Service Promises Prompt, High Grade Work

Sanitary Steam and Dry Cleaning Works advertise top quality cleaning and pressing with guaranteed satisfaction. Call 343 for prompt delivery and service, managed by W. Paul Weckesser.

W. Paul Weckesser Mgr

Bank Stock Sale By W Hoffman Wood

A parcel of 75 shares of bank stock is offered for sale by W Hoffman Wood identified as a strong market investment with high yield potential.

W. Hoffman Wood

New Plumbing Firm Opens in Sutton Cockrell Building

Messrs. Cates and Heim have opened a plumbing shop in the Sutton Cockrell building on Bank street. Both are practical plumbers with years of experience in larger cities and are expected to secure a good share of local work.

Messrs Cates & Heim Sutton-Cockrell Bank Street

Sale items include cream separator and runabout bargain

A Sharples cream separator nearly new and a Columbus runabout in first class condition are offered for sale at a bargain. Goods available by phone 501. Also E. and W. and Cluett shirts with spring styles now in from Punch and Graves.

Columbus Phone Cluett Punch & Graves

County Horse Show At Fair Grounds Next Monday

Montgomery county hosts its annual horse show at the Fair Grounds with saddle stallions trotters and pacers from neighboring counties and many visitors. Officials predict it will surpass any prior event in the county and promote horse cards or folders by Advocate Pub. Co. Bank Street. The Variety Store advertises cut glass tumblers and decorated chinaware at low prices on Bank Street.

Montgomery County Advocate Pub. Co., Inc Bank Street Variety Store Tf Bank Street

Shoe Man touts Red Cross Oxfords and Pumps

J. H. Brunner promotes Red Cross Oxfords and pumps as a classy market favorite. The ad positions Brunner as a key footwear retailer offering stylish, dependable options.

RED Cross J. H. Brunner

Holt Avenue Property Sells Six Lots at 392 Graser & Humphreys

Real estate brief notes six Holt Avenue lots tied to 392 Graser and Humphreys with fresh vegetables of all kinds advertised nearby.

Holt Avenue Graser & Humphreys Vanarsdell’s

Carrier Change Shakes Rural Routes In Local Post

A. C. Richardson, longtime carrier on Rural Route 4 since 1903, transfers to Route 2. Patrons praise his accommodating service. Lee Trimble takes over Route 4 and is expected to satisfy.

A. C. Richardson Richardson Lee Trimble

Easter Card Sale Prompt at Spot Cash Grocery

A local note advertises beauti ful Easter cards available at one cent each at Spot Cash Grocery, urging customers to buy. The offer highlights affordability and quick purchase for holiday greetings.

Spot Cash Grocery

Sole agents for Hirsh Wickwire and Sterns clothing

Punch and Graves list themselves as sole agents for Hirsh Wickwire and Michael Sterns line of clothing, indicating exclusive distribution in the area.

Hirsh-Wickwire Michael Sterns Punch & Graves

Change in Firm at City Sanitary Works

Barnes and Richards sell the City Sanitary Steam and Dry Cleaning Works to Tom Cunningham, Paul Weckesser, and Wm. Altman. The business will be managed by Weckesser with a competent tailor employed. Weckesser is described as energetic and hustling, and the new company is expected to succeed.

Barnes and Richards City Sanitary Steam and Dry Cleaning Works Tom Cunningham Paul Weckesser Wm. Altman Weckesser

Ss and 3S cart by Stephens and Stokley

Advertisement for a Ss. and 3S. cart built by Stephens and Stokley promising easy riding, easy pulling, good looks and long durability with a contact phone number 343 and a note that readers will be interested.

Stephens & Stokley

Notice of Personal Debt Responsibility

The subject states they will not be responsible for debts unless incurred in person or by written order. The notice takes effect immediately at 4021 Henry P. Reid.

Henry P. Reid

Mt Sterling Slipper Line Offers Wide Style Range

The most complete line of ladies and children's slippers ever brought to Mt Sterling. Includes all colors, styles and widths for selection.

Mt. Sterling

Also Mentioned on This Page

Breathitt Jardiniers Henry Clay Bank St J. Harper Brunner Circuit Court Montgomery Grand Jury Ben F. Mark James Hutsell J. W. Hon Fred McCormick Robi. L. Vanarsdell Henry Parrish W. Wilson W. A. Sutton W. H. Strossman J. E. McClure J. 8. Bogie, Sr T. F. Triplett Petit Jury Dean J. R. Garrett Girard, Ala Thomas J. Bigstaff Sterling, Ky New Firm Aundry Lanudry Co Rogers Co
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