Wilkerson longtime Mt Sterling citizen dies at 74
Wm Halley Wilkerson died at his East Main street home from brain congestion aged 74. He was born December 13, 1836, served as Mt Sterling postmaster 1886 to 1889 and Montgomery County sheriff years ago, survived by wife Emily F. Keas and seven children. He was active in the Methodist church and remembered as a cheerful, exemplary gentleman.
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Halley Wilkerson
East Main Street
Wilkerson
Our City
Wells & Lloyd
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County
Emily F. Keas
Eminence
D. M. Reed
Bettie B
Emma F
Ray K
J. Will
Joe Wells
N. A. Wilkerson
J. H. Wilkerson
Valley Station
Anna _ Hisle
Lexington
Alice Butler
Fayette County
Lizzie Boone
Bedford
Ind
Methodist Church
All men's oxfords on sale at Brunner's Shoe Man
All men s oxfords offered at greatly reduced prices at J H Brunner s Shoe Man with promotional display and sale terms noted in a brief advertisement from May 3.
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Oxfords
J. H. Brunner’s
Louisville Herald Plant Burns In Fire Loss Totals 125000
Last Saturday the Louisville Herald plant was destroyed by fire likely starting in the engraving department. Only a few employees were present as linotypes presses and stereotyping gear were wrecked and little furniture saved. Building damage and loss total about 125000, with publishing moved to the Evening Post plant during new building completion.
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Louisville Herald
Herald
Evening Post
Nothing but the best home killed meats at Greenwade's
A brief shopper notice highlights Greenwade's offer of top quality home killed meats. Local catalog ad emphasizes freshness and selection for residents seeking reliable meat options.
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Greenwade’s
Mules Run Wild. Driver Hurt in City Loading Scene
While loading furniture in town on Monday a team of mules driven by J W Motley of Spencer ran away. The wagon driver was thrown, his arm and leg injured. The mules struck a buggy carrying Mrs Ira Sumpter who escaped as the buggy smashed. Mrs Sumpter clung to her horse and was dragged briefly but unharmed. Market items scarce now at Vanarsdell's.
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J. W. Motley
Spencer
Ira Sumpter
Burley Tobacco Meeting Details New Pool Plan
At a Lexington gathering last week growers discussed a proposed ten year pooling plan by landowners with tenants free to manage their share. The district board reports indicate a possible collapse of Burley crops to under 50 percent this year. A new tobacco manufacturing pool backed by wealth investors is slated to form, with signing of two parties to declare a pool by January 1, 1912. The plan envisions stock payments to landowners and push toward ready business operations.
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Lexington
Burley Society
Burley Co
District Board
Blue Grass Fair Shines at Lexington Event
The Blue Grass Fair in Lexington drew large crowds all week and was described as the largest and best attended. Secretary Mr. Shouse is praised for making visitors’ time and money worth while, with strong races show rings aeroplane flights floral hall music and overall excellence.
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Lexington
Fair Board
Shouse
Narrow Escape as Lightning Strikes Tree Near House
During last Saturday's electrical storm at noon lightning struck a large tree in C. B. Fizer's yard and set it on fire. Neighbors quickly fought the blaze preventing the house from catching fire. Mrs. Fizer was in the yard and was slightly stunned by the lightning.
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C. B. Fizer
Mr. Fizer
Birthday Party at J C Sumpter Family Home
Arthur Haydon and Riggs Haydon spent Sunday with the family of J C Sumpter. About twenty guests attended and shared a delightful day wishing Mr Sumpter many more happy years.
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Arthur Haydon
Riggs Haydon
J. C. Sumpter
Mr. Sumpter
Mrs Duff Hosts Some Visitors At Country Home Entertainment
Mrs Thomas Newton Duff will entertain at her country home next Thursday afternoon from three to six in honor of Miss Jennie Billingsley and Miss Mary Spencer both of Lexington.
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Thomas Newton Duff
Jennie Billingsley
Mary Spencer
Lexington
Ice Cream Supper at Greenbriar Schoolhouse Friday
An Ice Cream Supper is planned at Greenbriar Schoolhouse Friday night August 18 to raise funds for the school. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Greenbriar Schoolhouse
Funch and Graves Offers Broken Size Suits at Discount
Bargain alert as Funch and Graves lists suits with broken sizes priced at 15 dollars and smaller items at 7.50. Limited quantities and selections noted.
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Funch & Graves
Gov Gray Crowned Season Money Leader Despite No Fort Erie Wins
Gov Gray tops the season money list on the American turf with $13,900 in earnings. Despite no wins at Fort Erie, he has captured derbies in Jacksonville and Latonia and leads a field that includes Fitz Herbert Olambala Priscillian Countless and Round the World. Priscillian has seven finishes with $3,535 total and Zeus St Bass Watervale are the only horses to place in all starts.
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Fort Erie
Governor Gray
Jacksonville
Latonia
Fitz Herbert
Olambala
Priscillian
Countless
Sam Hildreth
Zeus
How Autos Are Made Automobiles Exhibit at Table Opera House
An entertainment titled An Automobile Factory in Action will be shown next Thursday at the Table Opera House. The six thousand feet of films cover the car making process from pig iron to the finished E. M. F 30 and Flanders 20 in Detroit. Chenault and O Rear act as local agents promoting the exhibition for Mt Sterling and surrounding county with tickets at their store.
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Table Opera House
Detroit
Atlanta Georgian
Philadelphia Enquirer
Minneapolis Journal
The
Denver Times
Detroit Free Press
Chenault & O’rear
Mt. Sterling
Dalk
Etoff Finnan
Earl W. Senff
W. R. Thompson
C. B. Patterson
Mt. Sterling National Bank
Hoffman
Insurance Agency
H. G. Hoffman
James J Hackett Dies at His Winchester Home
James J Hackett, 79, died at his Winchester home on Sunday August 13 after a long illness. Survived by wife and six children including Rev A L Hackett and Mrs E G Robbins, he moved from Virginia to Kentucky in 1883 and was a Confederate Army veteran respected in the community.
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James J. Hackett
Winchester
Hackett
A. L. Hackett
E. G. Robbins
Asa Watts
Norton
Jas. Cravens
W. A. Hackett
The
Baptist Church
Army of
Virginia
Kentucky
J M Isola Buys White Automobile From W R McKee
J M Isola has purchased a five passenger White automobile from W R McKee, agent. The White car is noted as popular in the local area and McKee is described as an energetic agent eager to demonstrate its superior qualities. Broken sizes $18 suits, $9. Punch and Greaves.
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J. M. Isola
W. R. McKee
Punch & Greaves
Democratic Convention Chooses Delegates in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Democratic Convention met at the courthouse last Saturday at 2 PM to select delegates for the State Convention in Louisville on August 15. Col A W Hamilton was elected Chairman with Squire Turtler and G B Senff as joint Secretaries. Delegates were instructed to vote as a unit for the party’s best interests.
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Louisville
Col
A. W. Hamilton
Squire Turtler
G. B. Senff
Montgomery County
Mrs Oldham Hosts Delightful Twin-Niece Party
Mrs William P Oldham entertained about twenty youths last Friday for her nieces Verne and Lucille Smith of Louisville. Refreshments were enjoyed and guests called it one of the season’s best parties.
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William P., Oldham
Verne
Lucille Smith
Louisville
The Promptest Delivery in Town for Groceries
A small grocery feature highlights Vanarsdeli's as the promptest delivery option in town. It notes quick service and local convenience for shoppers seeking fast home delivery.
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Vanarsdeli’s
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WM. Hr. Wilkerson
E. Main Street
Vanarsdell’s
Burley Tobacco Meeting
Blue Grass Fair
Gov. Gray
Mrs. Oldham
Walsh Bros
Harris & Johnson
MT. Sterling Drug Company
Advocate Pub. CO
John W. Jones
Rogers CO
Gillette Razor
Punch & Graves
Stetson
Oldham Bros. & CO
Vanarsdell & CO
Kerr's
Jefferson
I. F
S. M. Newmeyer
W. J. Berry & CO
John Robinson
Eastern
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