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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
5
A long list notes Mrs. W. P. Oldham visiting Louisville relatives. Various locals travel to Lexington, Cincinnati, Ill., Iowa, and Missouri for visits with family and friends. Several return from Crab Orchard Springs and Oil Springs. Local residents attend events, attend meetings, and plan short trips to Danville, Buffalo, Springfield, and New York.
An obituary honors Henry Prewitt Browne age 19 of Winchester Kentucky who died after a foul tip struck him during a Woodson's Ridge ball game. The article recalls his family ties to the Prewitt and Browne lineages and praises his character, athleticism, farming work, and devotion to his mother Mrs. Browne.
Mr. Anderson C. Bogie sold 90 head of cattle for October delivery to weigh 1450 at seven and three quarters. Purchaser named is Mr. Tibbs of Indianapolis, Ind, who has long bought cattle in the county.
Local retailer Punch Graves and Co advertises children’s wash suits discounted by four off, highlighting low prices and stock availability. The notice emphasizes savings and quick availability.
Born in this city on Thursday July 31 to the wife of Rev B C Horton a daughter. To the wife of Lyman Burgess on July 29 a fine girl baby christened Velma Louise.
The Methodist church plans a special Sunday with a sermon by the pastor addressing timely matters related to the Statute of Limitations. All members and friends are urged to attend for a cordial welcome.
Telegram reports the death of Phillip Chiles age 22 in Douglas Arizona after moving from Chicago for health reasons. He lived here in boyhood and is survived by sisters Arris and Marcella Chiles and grandmother Mrs Fannie Reese. burial planned at Machpelah Cemetery.
Mrs Coons entertained the Ladies' Aid Society of Springfield Church informally at her country home. About twenty guests attended and were served delicious ices and cakes.
Mr. Will Robinson purchases a fine yearling jack from Jas. B. Clark at private price. The blue ribbon winner at the Montgomery County Fair is described as a splendid individual.
Rev. A. H. Hibshman returned from vacation Saturday and preached at his church Sunday morning. He also conducted the union services Sunday night at the Christian Church.
Miss Lucy Clay Woodford entertained many friends Thursday evening for the visit of Miss Marie Spidel of Louisville, guest of Miss Mary Vansant Tabb.
Robert Fleming Busby son of William Busby died at his home July 29 after a siege of typhoid fever. Burial was in Gilead graveyard.
The Mt. Sterling Mission Society will hold a meeting at the Christian Church on Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock.
For sale the stamping outfit including perforated patterns and pattern book. The Novelty Store offers the complete set as described in the listing.
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