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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1912

Page

8

Local notes report deaths, moves, sales and church actions

Claude McClain died as another colt. J. H. Morton moved to Breckinridge county. John Welch and family plan Montana departure this week. James Douglas sold hay to James Kendall and J. W. Reid at 25 dollars per ton. Joe Foley dislikes Montana and considers Missouri settlement. W. M. Kendall of Nicholas county to speak for farmers Saturday night. Rabid dog killed by Sam Piersall. J. W. Womack of Lexington spoke at Judy Camp M W A meeting. Rev. W. A. Hopkins to lead Owingsville Springfield churches starting May 19. A storm swept the region Monday afternoon, near cyclone.

James Douglas James Kendall J. W. Reid W. M. Kendall Nicholas County Farmers’ Union

Early sown oats up and cattle on grass across region

Early sown oats are up and cattle men have turned out on grass, with sheep shearing under way and fleece quality high. Much corn ground is being prepared and a sizeable acreage will be planted this week. Squire Trimble recovering from pleurisy. Dwight Smathers back from Cincinnati Vet College. Bruce Cravens visiting relatives near Judy. Arthur Foley recovering from spinal meningitis. Earl Smathers attends West Lexington Presbytery meeting in Jackson. Miss Edna Hamilton visits Winchester. Rev I C Hunt preaches at Springfield on faith and evidence.

Public Sale of Houses by Farmers Tobacco Ware Company

The Farmers Tobacco Ware Company will sell four houses to the highest bidder on Saturday April 20 1912 at 2 pm on the property bought from H Clay McKee on West Locust Street. Removal must be completed by May 10 1912. For details contact committee members R R Whitsett C C Chenault I F Tabb F P Boyd J O Greene or auctioneer Wm Cravens. Spring styles in Extra Good Suits for boys. Punch Graves.

Farmers’ Tobacco H. Clay McKee

Kentucky Press Association to Meet at Olympian Springs

The Kentucky Press Association will hold its midsummer meeting at Olympian Springs from June 10 to 15. At a recent Executive Committee meeting at The Seelbach Crab Orchard Springs bid but lost on a tie vote, with Gen. W B Haldeman casting the deciding vote to favor Olympian Springs.

Kentucky Press Association Olympian Springs Seelbach Crab Orchard Springs W. B. Haldeman

Eggs for Sale from Buff Plymouth Rock Hens

Buff Plymouth Rock eggs offered at 1 dollar per set of 15. Sold by Mrs. W. H. Canan, rural route 2, Mount Sterling Kentucky. Phone 559 B. Listing 40 41.

Buff Plymoth Rock W. H. Canan R. R. No Mt. Sterling

Spring Styles at Stacey Adams Walk-Over and Punch and Graves

Spring fashion feature highlights new lines from Stacey Adams Co and Walk Over Shoes with Oxfords and related styles. Punch and Graves joins the lineup offering dress shoes and casual pairs for the season.

Stacey, Adams & Co Punch & Graves

Marriage Unites Miss Alph V. Clark and Clarence Ralls

Miss Alph V. Clark of this county wed Mr. Clarence Ralls of Bourbon county at the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington on the last Wednesday. Miss Clark is the daughter of James B. and Mrs. Clark and known as an accomplished and popular woman. Mr. Ralls is described as a prominent and prosperous farmer.

Phoenix Lexington Alph V. Clark This County Clarence Ralls Bourbon County Miss Clark James B. Clark Ralls

Estate of Antonio Pieri claims and debts notice

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. Punca, Admr. Antonio Pieri.

Antonio Pieri R. E. Punca Admr

Piano Recital by Goodpaster and Pangburn Students

Members from the classes of Miss Lida Goodpaster and Miss Nell Pangburn will present a piano recital at 35 Clay Street next Saturday afternoon April 20 at 2 30 o clock. Friends and patrons are cordially invited.

Lida Goodpaster Nell Pangburn Clay Street

State Board Boosts Railroad Franchise Valuation Dramatically

The State Board raises railroad franchise valuations from 40,556,973 to 167,985,000, an increase of 137,428,207. The higher assessment would cost railroads over 700,000 in extra taxes and could erase the current state debt.

State Board

Eggs for Hatching Pure Rhode Island Reds

Hatching eggs offered at 75 cents per setting by Mrs. Joe Trimble. Phone 657. Classified notice dated 39-4t.

Rhode Island Joe Trimble

Burley Tobacco Society Buys Strater Bros Plant

The Burley Tobacco Society has purchased the Strater Bros tobacco plant in Louisville for more than 500000 dollars. The facility employs 825 workers and specializes in On the Square tobacco, whose rights are reported to have been sold as part of the deal.

Burley Tobacco Society Strater Bros Louisville

Insurance Agents Frazer and Perry Advertise Aetna Firm

An advertisement notes the Aetna Fire Insurance Company of Hartford described as a big apple brand. Frazer and Perry, insurance agents, announce they handle Aetna policies and provide coverage options.

The Aetna Fire Insurance Company of Hartford Frazer & Perry

Irish funeral talk turns to destiny and death

Two Irishmen discuss life after death on their way home from a funeral. Pat says he would pay a thousand dollars to know the exact place he will die, Moike questions how that helps, and Pat concludes he would avoid the place entirely.

Pat Moike

For Sale Very large handsome antique oak sideboard

For sale a very large handsome antique oak sideboard. Apply at this office. 39-tf.

Local Socials Include Supper Honoring Roy Greene

Miss Elizabeth Carr notes a supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Greene for Roy Greene and his wife. T. J. Carr and wife visited their daughter at Howard's Mill last Saturday. Lida Hall returned home to Sharpsburg after visiting here. Gane Caywood visited his father in Middletown Sunday. Mrs. T. J. Carr bought a horse from Sam Estill at Owingsville for 90 dollars. B B Cash of Omer Ky visited the McGuire family Monday night.

Mrs Henry Greene Roy Greene T. J. Carr Howard’s Mill Lida Hall Sharpsburg Gane Caywood Middletown Sam Estill Owingsville B. B. Cash Omer, Ky John McGuire

Notice to creditors for Ella R. Priest estate

All persons having claims against the estate of Mrs. Ella R. Priest deceased are notified to present them with proof as required by law to the undersigned administrator and attorneys R G Kern B F Mark Admi r Ella R Priest Oxford s Punch Graves Buckwheat flour and pure maple syrup advertised at Vanarsdell s

Ella R. Priest Army R. G. Kern B. F. Mark Admi Vanarsdell’s

Marry at Clerk's Office United Clark County Couple

On Thursday at the County Clerk's office Mr Richard Mc Ilvain of Clark county and Miss Alice Wilson of this county were united in wedlock. For sale cheap splendid make soda fountain in good repair 39 31 H M Ringo.

Richard McIlvain Clark County Alice Wilson

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King Emerald Emerald Chief America Pike Jack J. L. Faulkner Levee Kentucky Royalty Royalty King R Walter Rice Drorth Middletor Claude McClain J. H. Morton Breckinridge County John Welch Montana Joe Foley Missouri Sam Piersall J. W. Womack Judy Camp M. W. A W. A. Hopkins Springfield Stoops B. M. Goodan John C. Trimble Dwight Smathers Cincinnati Veterinary College Bruce W. Cravens Columbus, C His Judy Arthur Claude Foley Earl Smathers West Lexington Jackson Edna Hamilton Swetnam Winchester I. C. Hunt Olympia Royal Big Deal Reported IG Storfs Elizabeth Carr Clerk’s Office
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