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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
5
State adopted textbook line shown at Duerson’s Drug Store near Court Street. The display features a complete line of books for schools.
A long roster of locals and visitors appears in this social column. Names include J. M. Henry heading to Illinois, Mrs. Hoffman Wood in Oil Springs, Miss Naomi Hadden of Lexington, and numerous Anderson, Willoughby, Perry, and Van Dyke families visiting kin across Kentucky towns.
Mr. James R. Peed sold a six year old saddle gelding for $225 to Mr. A. A. Fleshman of Charleston W Va. Watermelons and cantaloupes available at Vanarsdell's. Remember the home merchant in prosperity and in adversity.
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The Table Theatre lists Aug 18 to Aug 21 offerings: Aug 18 Frank Daniels in Crooky V S 8 HB feature. Aug 19 Romance of Elaine and Charlie Chaplin in On. Aug 20 The Diamond From the Sky and The Fox Woman a Japanese romance by John Luther Long. Aug 21 C C D a screaming comedy and Battle of Love with Francis X Bushman. Tin cans at Vanaradell's.
Miss Anna Chandler Goff, manager of Lexington College of Music, announced the college secured Prof Jenny, famed concert pianist and organist, to spend one day weekly here. The college aims to attract advanced pupils and invites inquiries through Mrs. Geo. B. Coleman of Mt. Sterling, Ky, phone 235.
Mr Dean Carr formerly with the Carr Dairy announces plans to start a dairy business. An advertisement in this paper outlines the forthcoming venture and its expected operations.
Child friendly pony ready for ride or drive five years old offered for sale at the office inquire in person for details and pricing.
Word was received Sunday of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Prentice O'Rear at their home in Columbus Mississippi. The baby has been named John Thomas Hazelrigg O'Rear.
Bath county outfit equipment including roller crusher sprinkler and grader was moved Monday from Maysville pike toward Mt Sterling and Owingsville pikes. Work will start at Montgomery county line and proceed toward Owingsville to finish before winter. A Montgomery county outfit now on Judy and Flat Rock pikes is being moved to the same Mt Sterling and Owingsville route.
Vanarsdell and Company advertise premium steaks roasts and chops highlighting quality produce and dependable sourcing. They promote selection options for home meals and special occasions with emphasis on flavor tenderness and value.
The Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church at Howards Mill on Slate creek hosted a summer picnic last Wednesday. About one hundred attended as the society held its regular business session and served an old fashioned country dinner. Afternoon games provided further amusement remembered by all attendees.
Farmers and gardeners visit Vanarsdell’s to browse a wide selection of home grown vegetables. Local shoppers find beans tomatoes okra and greens among the offerings as summer crops peak.
An ice cream supper is planned at Antioch Church on Friday night August 27. All are invited to attend and to bring someone along. White Crown fruit jar caps are available at Vanarsdell's.
Dr J L McClung of Mt Sterling Kentucky promotes first class dental work and guarantees. Office in the Masonic Temple building previously occupied by Dr S F. Hamilton. Office phone 697 residence phone 510. Also mentions Henry Judy for Hurst Home Fire Insurance. For Rent One furnished room apply Mrs H Jacobs corner Sycamore and High streets. Rubber pants at Walshs.
Rev Clyde Darsie began a meeting at Camargo Christian church Sunday evening. Services at Camargo Episcopal church Sunday at 10 45 am. Rev J S Wilson returns from vacation and will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning at the usual hour. Public invited.
The note reports slight improvement for Miss Ola Rogers while Mr. Will Turley of the Levee neighborhood remains in critical condition. It notes W F Crooks, County Road Engineer, was operated on by the Mayo Brothers at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota and is recovering well after the final procedure.
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