Miss Lockridge Triumphs In Atlantic City Contest
The Advocate announces Miss Florence McNamara and Miss Emily Tipton in District 1, Miss Mary Lockridge and Miss Anna Mary Triplett in District 2, and Miss Margaret Dickey and Miss Farris Feland in District 3. Lockridge and Triplett earned strong support and a planned celebratory trip. the paper notes record business and subscriptions growth during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence McNamara
Emily Tipton
Mary Lockridge
Anna Mary Triplett
Margaret Dickey
Farris Feland
Gratitude Notes From Anna Mary TRIPLeErt
A closing letter thanks friends for help in her bid to win an Atlantic City trip from ApvocaTi. She did not win in her district but received the prize anyway and expresses gratitude for the assistance and kindness shown. Her time is short for trip preparations.
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Atlantic City
ApvocaTi
Apvocate
Walsh Bros Advertises Discount on Manhattan Shirts
Walsh Bros. urges customers to take advantage of price cuts on Manhattan shirts while stock and offers last. The notice emphasizes limited-time savings and encourages shoppers to visit their store to capitalize on the reduced prices.
Broken sizes and sales at Punch and Groves
The ad notes suits at size 18 and prices nine dollars from Punch and Groves. It promotes the market’s nicest chickens and provides phone number 2 for contact.
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Punch & Groves
Card of Thanks from Florence McNamara
Florence McNamara thanks friends for help in her Atlantic City trip contest by the Advocate. She expresses delight at winning the district prize and pledges to remember supporters during the vacation. She signs as a sincere friend.
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Advocate
Atlantic City
Messrs
Pierce Winn
C. B. Patterson
Jno. S. Frazer
Mr. Sterling Advocate
Thank you note from Mary Andrew Lockridge
A brief expression of gratitude to subscribers and coupon savers for support in the Advocate Atlantic City Contest. Signed by Mary Andrew Lockridge.
Expert Cutter from Kahn Tai Loring Co Arrives This Week
Punch and Graves report an expert cutter from Kahn Tai Loring Co will be visiting this week. Samples in the piece.
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Kahn Tailoring Co
Absent Members Gift Subscriptions Offer
The Advocate urges readers to send absent relatives a year of papers cost two cents weekly. Subscriptions suit college or school students and can be arranged to run only while the addressee is away. Neighbors are invited to borrow and subscribe for themselves.
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Advocate
George W Schlegel to Wed Clara Thompson in Ohio
George W Schlegel of this city will marry Miss Clara Thompson of North Kenova Ohio at the bride’s home on the 23rd of this month. Schlegel is a traveling salesman for Berry Varnish Co of Detroit and well regarded for his popular, energetic nature. The bride is described as striking and attractive.
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George W., Schlegel
Clara Thompson
North Kenova
Ohio
Schlegel
Berry Varnish Co
Detroit
Mich
George Schiegel
George
Vacationers to Atlantic City Trip August 17
A local party announces a group trip to Atlantic City on August 17 with arrangements for all who wish to join. Accommodations are described as top quality and affordable. For full details, visit the issuing office.
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Atlantic City
Vanarsdell's Promises Prompt Grocery Delivery
The prompt delivery promise highlights Vanarsdell's as the prompt choice for grocery service in town with quick in-store pickup and local delivery options.
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Vanarsdell’s
Fair Dates to Be Set by Montgomery County Fair Assn
The Montgomery County Fair Association will choose fair dates for 1913 this week to avoid conflicts with other fairs. The board plans to make next year bigger and better with many new features.
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Montgomery County Fair Association
Marines Band Concert Draws Trip From Local Residents
Messrs. Jas. P. King A. A. Hazelrigg W. B. White Cald well Clay C. C. McDonald J. C. Graves J. Miller Hoffman Howard Wyatt and R. P. Thomas went to Lexington Sunday afternoon to hear the celebrated U. S. Marine Band and all say the performance was well worth the trip.
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Messrs
Jas. P. King
A. A. Hazelrigg
W. B. White
Caldwell Clay
C. C. McDonald
J. C. Graves
J. Miller Hoffman
Howard Wyatt
R. P. Thomas
Lexington
U. S. Marine Band
New firm to open meat market and grocery in Baum building
Hon Ed T Hon J W Hon and D B Skidmore form Hon Skidmore Co. to open a meat market and grocery store around August 15 in the Baum building near the Baumont Hotel.
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Ed. T. Hon
J. W. Hon
D. B. Skidmore
Hon, Skidmore
All men’s oxfords at greatly reduced prices at Brunner’s
J. H. Brunner the Shoe Man advertises big markdowns on men’s oxfords with many styles in stock. Shop hours and selection are highlighted as a limited time sale through May.
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J. H. Brunner
McClure and King Wed in Winchester Surprise Ceremony
Miss Nelle McClure daughter of Mrs. Mary McClure and Mr Pierce King son of Robin King of Winchester were married Friday at 2 30 pm in Winchester The bride is a bright attractive young girl with many friends in this city The groom nephew of Mrs Owen Morris of this city and a popular young man is proprietor of a pool and billiard parlor in Winchester The couple’s friends extend best wishes for a long sunny married life.
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Nelle McClure
Mary McClure
Pierce King
Robin King
Winchester
Miss McClure
King
Owen Morris
Presat
Lexington Blue Gray Fair Wins Wide Attention with Marine Band
The Lexington Fair, begun last Monday, draws crowds as the United States Marine Band headlines. Organizers credit the energetic secretary Jonet Shouse for securing the prestigious act. The fair grows larger and more appealing, with railroads offering favorable rates to visitors.
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Lexington
United States Marine Band
Jonet Shouse
How to Kill Slipberg
Mr Nick Pareve outlines a method for clearing overgrowth by cutting briars and weeds on August 22 or 23 when the moon is dark. He asserts this timing makes removal easier and preserves the county’s best lands by following the steps carefully.
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Nick Pareve
Miss Herriott Recovers Diamonds Hidden at Home
Miss Katherine Herriott recovered two diamond rings she believed stolen from her after finding them hidden between the hat tassels of a bed at Mr. B F Herriott's home. She remembered where she had placed them and retrieved the rings.
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Katherine Spence Herriott
B. F. Herriott
Miss Herriott
Boy Sent to Reform School for Theft
Harry Crooks a fourteen year old colored boy was tried before Judge McCormick on charges of stealing auto fixtures from L C McCormick and selling them as junk. On motion of the County Attorney he was sent to the House of Reform near Lexington for three years. A few more convictions like this will curb petty thievery in our community.
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Harry Crooks
McCormick
L.C. McCormick
House of Reform
Lexington
Lost Pocket Book In Berry Ky Nearby Notify Stamper
Personal item lost described as about eight inches long pocket book. Finder urged to notify Sarah E. Stamper of Berry Kentucky for a liberal reward.
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Sarah E. Stamper
Berry, Ky
Vanarsdell's Dinner Suggestions Call For Good Eats
When unsure about dinner, call Vanarsdell's for guidance on the good things they have. This brief note invites customers to inquire about favored dishes and available fare.
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Vanarsdell’s
Mainleaf Third in De troit Horse Race
Mainleaf owned by Jas R Magowan finished third in the Horseman Stake at Detroit last week. Miss Stokes won, Justice Brooks was second. Mainleaf faced a poor start, then tied Miss Stokes in heat two but lost the heat per judges despite timers saying otherwise. The best time was 2 08 and many horsemen believe Mainleaf was unfairly treated and expects a rematch.
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Detroit
Mainleaf
Jas. R. Magowan
Miss Stokes
Justice Brooks
Curtis
Muinleaf
Colored Fair Opens at Montgomery County Grounds
The Colored Fair begins today and runs four days at the Montgomery County Fair Association grounds. The event is expected to attract the largest colored attendance in city history as the fair coincides with a meeting of the State Grand Order of U. B. F. in this city, drawing a large crowd.
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Montgomery County Fair Association
State Grand Order of U. B. F
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Organizes City Missionary Movement
The WCTU with mission societies and churches forms a City Missionary Movement to elect officers this week. It plans to hire a deaconess to oversee all missionary activity and coordinate charity work and train arrivals.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Missionary Societies
Baumont Hotel Changes Hands and Plans Reforms
The Baumont Hotel transfers ownership from L. E. Daniel who retires to focus on traveling sales. New manager Arthur W. Hollmeyer from Indiana will run the hotel on American and European plans and implement several changes.
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Baumont
L. E. Daniel
Daniel
Arthur W. Hollmeyer
Indiana
Garfield Perkins Dies Suddenly in Bath County City
Garfield Perkins, 58, formerly of this city and recently of Owingsville, died suddenly last Tuesday in Bath County City of heart failure. He worked for G. D. Sullivan & Co and was father to Charley Perkins, former employee here.
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Garfield Perkins
Owingsville
Bath County
Mr. Perkins
G. D. Sullivan & Co
Charley Perkins
Aunt Lou Thompson Dies Wealthy City Matron at 77
Aunt Lou Thompson, reputedly one of the oldest and wealthiest Black women in the state, died at her Locust street home last Thursday night at age 77. She left a fortune near $30,000, likely to go to her sister in the county.
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Lou” Thompson
Locust Street
Starters Licensed by Natal Trotting Association
Jas. C. McDonald and John D Greenwade received official starter licenses after satisfactory service at the recent County Fair. The licenses were granted by the Natal Trotting Association of Harrd Conn. to oversee official starting procedures.
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Jas. C. McDonald
John D Greenwade
Natal Trotting Association of
Harrd
Conn
Shoe sale cuts $2 on pumps and oxfords
J. H. Brunner The Shoe Man advertises reduced prices with pumps and oxfords cut by $1.98 in a tight line from a 5-3 ad.
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J. H. Brunner
Election of School Trustees in Sixteen Districts
County voters chose school trustees in sixteen districts last Saturday with contests in four Howard's Mill Lower Spencer Salem and Peyton's Lick. Results list winners for each division including Prewitt M F O rear Moberly D J Burchett and others with some districts reporting no election or no returns.
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Howard’s Mill
Lower Spencer
Salem
Peyton’s Lick
Prewitt
M. F. O’rear
Moberly
D. J. Burchett
Lane
Democrats to Convene Delegates in Montgomery County
In pursuance of a party resolution, all Democrats Independents and eligible voters in Montgomery county are urged to assemble at the Court House at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon August 12 to select delegates for a Delegate State Convention to meet in Louisville on August 15. Chas B Duerson Clim.
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Democratic State Central and Executive Committees
Democratic Party
Montgomery County
Court House
Louisville
Chas. B. Duerson
Clim
Pealed Oak Boys Triumph Over Spencer Giants
Brooks Combs pitched a remarkable game for the Pealed Oak boys striking out 23 and allowing only two hits. He batted for the cycle with a home run two three-base hits two doubles and a single in six at bats. The win was 15 to 0 at Spencer and fans claim it was the best performance seen on the Spencer lot with talk of big league interest.
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Spencer
Spencer Giants
Oak Boys
Brooks Combs
Spencer Lot
Tenant House Burned on Farm of R M Bridgforth
A tenant dwelling on the R M Bridgforth farm was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. Occupied by William Updyke, his family was away. Origin of the blaze unknown. Updyke, a worthy man, lost all household goods. building and contents had no insurance.
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R. M. Bridgforth
William Updyke
Mr. Updyke
Ewing Fair Promises Strongest State Show This Year
The Ewing Fair opens August 17 and runs three days with a noted program organized by secretary SS. H. Price. Races are expected to be especially good and the event aims to attract many attendees for a classic community fair.
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Ewing
SS. H. Price
Broken sizes and meat offers from local shops
An item lists $15 suits at Punch and Graves and a meat ad from Greenwade's offering pork veal lamb or beef roasts with contact phone numbers 85 or 100.
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Punch & Graves
Greenwade’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Lockridge
Miss Triplett
McNamara and
Dickey
Mary Andrew Lockridge
Chandler
Apvocare
Sincerely, Anna Mary Tripleert
Manhattan
Walsh Bros
George Schegel
Auto Parties
New Firm
Mr. Pierce King
Lexington Fair
Slipberg
Reform School
Missionary Movement
Baumont Hotel
L. M. Kash
S. F. McCormick
Hope
O. M. Spence
J. S. Stokley
Grassy Lick
W. W. Eubank
Donaldson
John Swope
Peytor’s Lick
William Calvert
Oak Hill
Levee
Simpson Garrett
Union
Gum Grove
M. F. Trimble
Upper Spruce
Zack Brown
Ficklin
A. W. Ficklin
Ewing Fair
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