Mt Sterling Baseball Week Preview and Results
Mt Sterling base ball team hosts most games this week with Maysville and Paris visiting and Richmond in a Friday double header. Knight pitched well in a Sunday 5 to 4 extra inning loss, while Monday’s 1 to 0 loss came in the ninth. Luck may turn soon for the Orphans as supporters urge continued effort.
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Mt. Sterling
Maysville
Paris
Richmond
Orphans
Knight
Friedly
Sanford
Death of Mrs Emma Lee Johnson at 52 in county
Mrs Emma Lee Johnson wife of John T Johnson died Wednesday afternoon near Judy at 2:00. A native of the county she was 52, daughter of Lizzie Hurt. She married in 1884 and had six children, three surviving. Funeral at Somerset Church led by Rev H D Clark. The community offers sympathy to her husband and children.
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Emma Lee Johnson
John T. Johnson
Judy
Redeemed
Lizzie Hurt
Somerset Church
H. D. Clark
To Start Private School In North Sycamore Street Property
Mrs J W Prewitt will open a private school September 9 at the R L Tipton property on North Sycamore Street after remodeling. She has engaged Mrs Claude Halley as primary teacher, noted as one of the region's best for small children.
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J. W. Prewitt
Pearl Bruton
R. L. Tipton
Sycamore Street
New Home Grown Corn At Van Arsdell's Today
Readable notice indicates fresh corn from Van Arsdell's available today. Local shoppers visit the stall to buy sweet new harvest ears from the farm.
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Vanarsdell’s
Judge Turner’s Chickens Sweep Prizes at Winchester Fair
Judge Ben R Turner won multiple awards with his R C Rhode Island Reds at the Winchester Fair last week taking 1st cock 1st hen 1st cockerel and 1st and 2nd pullets. He is praised for one of the county’s finest breeds. New groceries at S E Kelly & Co 121f.
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Ben. R. Turner
R. C. Rhode Island Reds
Winchester Fair
Turner
Blue Grass Fair Draws Large Crowds at Lexington
The Blue Grass Fair in Lexington attracts large crowds this week with expectations to surpass prior events. Mr Sterling is sending large delegations daily to participate and showcase the fair.
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Lexington
Mr. Sterling
Walsh Offers Half Price Sale On Suits And Overcoats
Walsh announces a half price sale on suits and overcoats inviting shoppers to save on formal wear. The promotion highlights substantial discounts across men’s apparel.
Elected Director Named for United American Insurance
Judge Robi. H. Winn was elected last week as a director of the United American Insurance Co now organized at Frankfort. The firm will be capitalized with one million dollars in capital stock.
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Robi. H. Winn
United American Insurance Co
Frankfort
Fresh ground bones for chickens advertised by Hon & Co
An advertisement reads Fresh ground bones for chickens from E. T. Hon & Co. promoting poultry feed products.
Old Coin Found by Cecil Langston in 1795 Half Dollar
Cecil Langston son of J W Langston found a 1795 half dollar last week. The coin is in excellent preservation. Its value is not yet known.
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Cecil Langston
J. W. Langston
Salesman Wanted to Travel with Manager
Two well dressed single men sought to travel with manager. No loafers, expenses advanced. Call on Williams, Kearns boarding house after 5 pm.
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Williams, Kearns
Married at Eustis in a elegant home wedding
The Eustis Lake Region reports a refined ceremony at Hon W M Igon residence. Irving Miller played the wedding march as Dr L M Stevens officiated and the couple exchanged rings. The bride, from Cleveland Tennessee, and her groom, son of J L McCormick, were warmly praised and later left for a short wedding journey with home to Magnolia and Dewey.
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Eustis Lake
McCormick
W. M. Igon
Irving Miller
Lohengrin
Carl L. Ferran
Willie Igon
Cleveland
Tenn
J. L. McCormick
Mt. Sterling
Mt. Dora
Magnolia Avenue
Dewey Street
Farmers to Get Balance Due Them
The Burley Tobacco Society announces over $2,000,000 will be distributed to acco growers in Kentucky Indiana and Ohio to close 1909 pool transactions. More than 28,000 checks will be issued as the four pools distributed over $30,000,000. Afterward the Burley Tobacco Company will manage growers affairs on a ten year pooling basis adopted in March in Kentucky Indiana and Ohio.
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Burley Tobacco Society
Acco
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Burley Tobacco Company
Tobacco sticks and three-year-old ox
Brief notice lists 5 000 tobacco sticks used one year and a 2-year-old Shropshire buck valued at one fine shilling. Contact W H Wyatt at phone 611 6 2.
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W. H. Wyatt
Big Cattle Sale Drives $39,000 at Auction
Robt C Gatewood sold 315 head of export cattle to Greenwald of Chicago and Monte Fox of Danville at 8 cents per pound. Weighed cattle averaged 1,556 pounds with expected full lot above 1,500 pounds, estimating about $39,000. Best chicken feed advertised as fresh ground bones. We have it. 6-21 K T Hon & Co.
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Robt. C. Gatewood
Greenwald
Chicago
Monte Fox
Danville
K. T. Hon & Co
Salyer Named Manual Training Teacher at Lexington Reform School
Mr Ellis H Salyer son of H H Salyer of this county has been selected as teacher of Manual Training in the Reform School at Lexington.
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Ellis H. Salyer
H. H. Salyer
County
Reform School
Lexington
Oldest Kentucky whiskey bottles traced to 1867
Wells Johnson possesses a small bottle of whiskey likely the oldest in Kentucky. Distilled by Davis in Owen County in 1867, the bottle’s label shows an age of 45 years.
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Wells Johnson
Kentucky
Davis
Owen County
Lost Krupp silencer found on Winchester Pike
Finder asked to return a Krupp silencer found Monday between Prewitt Pike and Sewell's Shop on Winchester Pike to H. W. Senieur.
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Winchester Pike
Prewitt Pike
Sewell
H. W. Senieur
School Sends Individual Instructions to Mrs. J W Prewitt’s Child
A notice indicates that individual instructions are being sent to the school of Mrs. J W Prewitt regarding her child. The document appears in a historical paper, outlining targeted guidance for pupil education.
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J. W. Prewitt
Leverett leaves firm for Middletown business venture
Moved to Missouri, Mr. J. F. Leverett of Hainline & Leverett disposed of his interest to Mr. Hainline and departed with his family for Middletown, Mo. to pursue new business. Friends regret his departure but wish him success in the new location.
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J. F. Leverett
Hainline & Leverett
Hainline
Middletown
Leverett
Sterling
Panama Hats Cut to 3.75 at Punch and Graves
Panama hats priced at five dollars are cut to three dollars and seventy five cents at Punch and Graves. The sale highlights a discount event expanding affordable headwear options for shoppers.
For Rent Cottage on Harrison Avenue
Brief rental notice lists a cottage on Harrison Avenue available for rent. No dates or contact details are provided, but the advertisement references Perey D. Bryan as the submitting party.
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Harrison Avenue
Perey D. Bryan
Mrs Hall Wins First Prize At Winchester Home Spun CarpetShow
Mrs J O Hall won first prize for home spun carpet at the Winchester fair held last week. She is regarded as one of the best carpet weavers in the region, having won premiums at numerous shows across the state.
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J.O. Hall
Winchester
Hall
Wanted Roomers and Boarders at Mrs Judy’s Sycamore St Home
Advert for roomers and table boarders at the residence of Mrs Nannie Judy on Sycamore street. Contact Lydia M Brown at phone 650. Includes a note about ground bones for chickens from E T Hon & Co.
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Nannie Judy
Sycamore Street
Lydia M. Brown
Council restrains acceptance of Hancock brick street work
Last Friday citizens gathered in the County Court to test if Hancock brick street work meets contract specs. A test suit was filed Saturday by Jno W William B F Cockrell J F Reynolds and others restraining the Mayor and City Council from accepting the work. The petition says the work is faulty and that officials were about to accept it. The restraining order bars action until ruling and litigation end, leaving Hancock to receive nothing during the case.
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L. W. Hancock Company
Jno
W. William
B. F. Cockrell
J. F. Reynolds
Care and instruction for every child at Mrs Prewitt School
Mrs. J. W. Prewitt emphasizes personalized care and individual instruction for each pupil sent to her school to ensure attention and educational support.
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J. W. Prewitt
Death of Prominent Woman in Montgomery
Mrs. Julia F. Evans, 68, died at her home Friday August 9 from pneumonia. A longtime Montgomery resident and respected county figure, she leaves two daughters Sue and Mary Evans and a son. Funeral services were Sunday at her residence led by Rev. H. D. Clark. burial followed at Machpelah Cemetery.
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Julia F. Evans
Evans
Montgomery
Misses Sue
Mary Evans
H. D. Clark
Machpelah Cemetery
New stairway opens to Kennedy building offices
A new stairway has been built in the Kennedy building on Main street. It provides access to the offices of Dr. W. R. Thompson and Dr. S. E. Spratt. The project replaces a previously poor incline.
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Kennedy
Main Street
W. R. Thompson
S. E. Spratt
Vanarsdell's Lunch Goods for Picnics and Outings
Local store promotes lunch items ideal for picnics and outings including ready to eat selections and portable beverages. Shoppers find a variety of snacks meats cheeses and fresh produce to prepare quick meals for outdoor events.
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Vanarsdell’s
Remarkably Large Apple Brought In for Kentucky Fair
Mr. J. T. Coons of the Spencer neighborhood presented an apple measuring 14 inches in circumference and weighing 17 ounces on Saturday. He said he has seen larger apples but does not know its name and plans to send some to the Kentucky State Fair.
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J. T. Coons
Spencer
Mystery Tea at James Dunnivan's Barn Planned
The Improvement League of Grassy Lick Church will hold a Mystery Tea on August 21 at James Dunnivan's barn. A delightful lunch will be served from one cent to twenty cents. Everyone is invited.
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the Improvement League of
Grassy Lick Church
James Dunnivan
Work On Tobacco Warehouse Progressing Rapidly
The new tobacco warehouse in the city is nearing completion and will rank among the state’s largest. W. B. Shelburne of Richmond Virginia, son of Silas Shelburne of Lexington, recently visited the site and is expected to become manager of the Farmers Tobacco Warehouse Co. here. He is regarded as one of the top tobacco men and holds a key post with the American Tobacco Co. in Richmond.
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W. B. Shelburne
Richmond
Silas Shelburne
Lexington
Shelburne
American Tobacco Co
Farmers’ Tobacco Warehouse Co
Mr. Shelburne
Local Lawyer Appointed to State Insurance Rating Board
Clarence F. Thomas of Nesbitt Thomas and Co is named to the State Insurance Rating Board. He will move from Montgomery County after eight years as County Attorney, travel to New York for company inspections, and relocate to Louisville where the board is headquartered.
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Clarence F. Thomas
Nesbitt & Thomas
Insurance Rating Board
Thomas
New York
Louisville
Montgomery County
Death of Theodore Booth at 51 in Sideview County
Mr Theodore Booth of Sideview died at his home Monday from stomach cancer. Aged 51 he leaves a wife and several children. Burial was at North Middletown today. He lived long in the county and was widely known. The Advocate extends condolences to the family. Also note Walsh Co offers half price sale on all suits and overcoats this week.
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Theodore Booth
Sideview
Booth
North Middletown
Walsh Co
United Clothing Co to Open in Julian Building Corner Main and Maysville
The Julian building at the Main and Maysville corner is rented to United Clothing Co. for a September 15 opening. They will offer a full line of gents wear and also advertise furnishings carpets and rugs from W. A. Sutton & Son.
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Julian
Main
Maysville
United Clothing Co
W. A. Sutton & Son
Tom Thumb Wedding Delight Draws Big Crowd
A charming Tom Thumb wedding presented by the Mission Band of the Christian Church attracted a large audience. About 75 children aged 2 to 8 participated, earning praise for their efforts.
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Mission Band of the Christian Church
Hat sale and meat roasts advertised in brief item
An OCR snippet advertises Panama hats cut to 3.75 by Punch and Graves and claims best home killed roasts and steaks at Vaporsdell's. The fragment provides no clear date or location beyond those names.
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Best Home
Vaporsdell’s
Hathaway Resigns From Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute
Prof J S Hathaway a native of this city and a leading colored educator in the state has resigned as president of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute at Frankfort. Phone S E Kelly Co for Fresh and Cured Meats lou.
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J.S. Hathaway
Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute
Frankfort
S. E. Kelly & Co
Lou
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Sutton & Son
Judge Turner
Blue Grass
Walsh
E. T. Hon & Co
Ringo
Earl King Senff
John Samuels
Frank Laughlin
Cathleen Pieratt
Eustis
Stuart McCormick
Frances L. Lgon
Groom Is
Jno. L. McCormick
Missouri
Punch & Graves
Council
The
Apvocate
Mr. Theodore Booth
New Clothing Company
Tom Thumb
Hathaway
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