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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1911

Page

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Elopee Gil bert Triplett Weds Miss Margurite Baird

The city reports the marriage of Gilbert Y. Triplett and Margurite Baird at Jeffersonville Indiana after a six week courtship begun at Oil Springs. Triplett, son of T F Triplett, has worked as a mail carrier and is noted for his courteous business conduct. Bride Margurite Baird is daughter of S K Baird of Thompson Station. The couple were accompanied by Mattie Clay Triplett and Howard Wyatt. Best wishes are extended.

Gilbert Y. Triplett Margurite Baird Thompson Station Jeffersonville Ind Oil Springs Triplett Baird T. F. Triplett S. K. Baird Mattie Clay Triplett Howard Wyatt

Four Mile Endurance Stakes Draws Wide Field at Churchill

Interest mounts in the eighteen day fall racing meet at Churchill Downs starting September 25 with the Kentucky Endurance Stakes on October 7. The $8,000 purse and a $1,000 gold loving cup highlight a revival of long distance racing in Kentucky a first since 1880. The Kentucky Racing Commission organized the event with Louisville Racing Association securing the bid, and many top horses are listed among probable starters including Fitz Herbert Bonnie Kelso Countess Guv Gray and several others.

Churchill Downs Kentucky Jim Malone Latonia America Kentucky Racing Commission Louisville Racing Association George A. Long Louisville Fitz Herbert Bonnie Kelso

For Sale 1912 White Automobiles by McKee & Sons

Automobiles for sale including several 1912 models and white cars. Second hand vehicles described as good as new. Sold by H. Clay McKee & Sons.

H. Clay McKee & Sons

Knox Hats Go On Sale Today In Fall Styles

Walsh Bros announces Knox world renowned hats go on sale today featuring fall styles. Store promotes limited quantities and seasonal selections.

Knox Knoxworld

Western Union Names Richmond Manager Chenault

Mr. W O Chenault Jr has accepted the post of manager at the Western Union Telegraph Office in Richmond Virginia He leaves this week to take charge He has been with the Western Union Co locally for years and built a strong business with his courteous dealings His friends regret his departure yet wish him success in the new field.

W. O. Chenault, Jr Western Union Telegraph Company Richmond

Notice warns against damaging or tampering with hydrants

Notice states that all persons other than fire department members or those with a legal right under the city contract are forbidden to interfere with hydrants. Any violator will be arrested and vigorously prosecuted. Mt. Sterling Water, 8 41 Light & Ice Co.

Mt. Sterling Water Light & Ice Co

Maher Leaves Guthrie Clothing Co for Punch & Graves

Mr. James Maher, long associated with Guthrie Clothing Co, has left that firm and accepted a position with Punch & Graves in the city. He is regarded as one of the best salesmen here, and Punch & Graves are to be congratulated on securing his services.

James Maher Guthrie Clothing Co Punch & Graves Maher

Pants sale cuts prices to 1 98 cash at Main Street window

Retail notice from Punch & Graves announces a season pants sale with all $3 $4 and $5 items reduced to 1.98 in cash. Shop window display on Main Street highlights the discount.

Main Street Punch & Graves

We Will Appreciate It News Tip Call Or Mail

The note urges readers to share local news with the editor by phone or mail to increase the paper’s community value and broaden its appeal. It emphasizes reader tips as essential content for a more interesting town paper.

Ladies' Exchange at Roberts Mastin Millinery Store

The Mission Band of the Christian church stages an exchange at Roberts and Mastin's Millinery Store on Saturday with a sale of delicious edibles for Sunday dinner.

Mission Band of the Christian Church Roberts & Mastin

Auction Sale At Baumont Hotel Yard

Auction notice for September 2 at 2 p.m. offers a lot of household goods including carpets rugs curtains furniture mattresses sheets dishes gas range and utensils and a nearly new upright piano priced at 450. Viewing available at Laumont Hotel 2 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Marrie Day. Walsh Bros. Manhattan shirts first out of season.

Baumont Laumont Hotel Marrie Day

Appointed Election Commissioners Named for Montgomery County

Messrs. M. F. O Rear and G. B. Senff are named election commissioners for Montgomery County by the State Election Commissioners. Sheriff W. F. Crooks serves as the third member of the board by virtue of his office.

Messrs M.F. O’rear G. B. Senff Montgomery County W. F. Crooks

For Rent Flats and Cottage by H. Clay McKee & Sons

Four modern eight room flats priced at 14.50 and 15 dollars each. One three room cottage at 15 dollars. A six room dwelling available for 12 dollars. Rooms single or in groups of twelve. H. Clay McKee & Sons.

H. Clay Mckee & Sons

Vanarsdell's Market Sells Wide Range of Goods

A brief note highlights Vanarsdell's offering across the market with emphasis on variety and value. The item reads as a promotional line about the store’s broad inventory and appeal to shoppers seeking broad selection.

Notice to Trespass on Premises at Mt Sterling Water Light

All persons are hereby notifi ed not to trespass on our premises nor to discharge firearms thereon. We have had one horse injured by stray bullet and have suffered other damage. Any person caught violating the above notice will be prosecuted. Mt. Sterling Water Light & Ice Co. 7-2

Thief Convicted in Mr. Sterling Many Years Ago

A notorious international bank thief known as Billie Burke is under arrest in Stockholm charged with stealing 31 000 crowns from a local bank. He has a long record across the United States and Europe, with prior sentences in Albany Geneva London Frankfort and other cities for large cash heists. Authorities in New York and London compare his identity with records as Stockholm police pursue the case.

United States Europe Stockholm Sweden New York London Billie Burke John Svenson James William Taylor Svenson Burke Albany Manufacturers’ Bank of Frankfort Traders National Bank

Public Sale Notice of Elizabeth Harper Estate at Richmond Ave

Public sale announces items from Mrs. Elizabeth Harper including a sow and five shoats, a spring wagon, a Cyphers incubator, and a Model Brooder. The sale is scheduled for Thursday August 31 at the Harper residence on Richmond Avenue. C. B. Stephens is the agent.

Elizabeth Harper Richmond Avenue

Montgomery County Farmers Institute to Convene at Courthouse

The Montgomery County Farmers Institute will meet at the courthouse in this city on Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9. An interesting program has been arranged and a large crowd is hoped for.

Montgomery County Farmers’ Institute

Four-room flat for rent on Antwerp Avenue

First out of my residence on Antwerp avenue. Four nice rooms, gas, electric lights, hot and cold water. Phone 204. Str Mrs. Mary Schlegel.

Antwerp Avenue Mary Schlegel

Valuable horse dies after colic in county

Mr. Harvey Rogers of the county loses a valuable horse last week to colic. George Owings of the city had the animal in charge to break for Rogers.

Harvey Rogers George Owings Rogers

Household and kitchen furniture for sale in Mt Sterling

Moving from Mt Sterling and selling all household and kitchen furniture. Call at 59 Holt Avenue to contact Mrs Lucille Wilson.

Mt. Sterling Holt Avenue Lucille Wilson

Think It Over and the Newspaper’s Silent Truth

The quote reflects a man angry at press coverage yet acknowledging hidden facts the papers knew but hid. It suggests irony that criticism may reveal suppressed truths the public deserves to know.

Mt Sterling School Opens Next Monday

Mt Sterling Public Graded School begins operations next Monday September 4 marking the start of term for students and staff.

Mt. Sterling

Pants Cut to One Ninety Eight At Local Store

A local retailer slashes prices on men and women’s pants from $3 $4 and $5 to $1.98 each, drawing bargain hunters to the clearance racks. The offer applies to selected styles while supplies last.

Surprise wedding for Charles Chenault and Josephine Jeters

Relatives and friends learned of the Monday marriage of Charles Chenault of Montgomery county to Josephine Jeters of Lexington. Chenault, son of Mr and Mrs W O Chenault, has long resided in Lexington and worked at the Western Union telegraph office. The bride is described as attractive and popular. The Aprocare extends best wishes for happiness.

Charles Chenault Josephine Jeters Lexington Chenault W. O. Chenault Montgomery County Western Union Telegraph Office

All of our pants on sale at three four and eighty five

Local store promotes clearance of pants with price points three dollars four dollars and eighty five cents. The item list emphasizes budget options for customers seeking value.

Two Shropshire Bucks and a Du Roc Boat Sale

Two Shropshire bucks and a Du Roc boat are offered for sale. Contact phone 635 Y. Stf B. F. Mark.

Shropshire Bucks B. F. Mark

Mt Sterling Business Men's Club Elects Officers

Mt Sterling Business Men's Club plans a meeting on Monday evening September 4 to elect officers for the ensuing year and discuss other important business, with full attendance urged to ensure proper selection and guidance for the coming year.

Mt. Sterling Business Men’s Club

Stetson Hats and Footwear Sale at Walsh Bros

Stetson soft and stiff hats join Walsh Bros sales with pumps and oxfords reduced to 1.98. J. H. Bruner, The Shoe Man, promotes the bargain in a local shop notice.

Monuments and sales cut prices for stock clearance

To make room for fall stock the firm offers marble and granite at less than half cost for 60 days. H. Clay McKee and Sons Mt Sterling M and G Co advertises 2 Manhattan shirts now 1.38 and 1.50 shirts now 1.15. Walsh Bros promote home killed meats at Greenwade's as the best selection.

H. Clay McKee & Sons Mt. Sterling Manhattan Walsh Bros

Cloud King dies at Ashland barn after fright

Cloud King a seven year old saddle and harness horse dies at Ben F Herriott s barn in this city after frightening overnight. He broke from his stall and collapsed in the lot. Sired by Wilson s King out of Harrison Chief mare he gained fame in the show ring and as a sire. Sold last fall by Emerald Chief Stock Farm to L N Davis of Ashland, the loss weighs heavily on him.

Cloud King Ben F. Herriott Mr. Herriott Wilson King Harrison Chief Emerald Chief Stock Farm L. N. Davis Ashland

Knoxworld Hats at Walsh Brows Fresh Grocer Stock

Vanarsdell's offers fresh stock with a sale on footwear. Pumps and oxfords reduced from four dollars to three dollars and fifteen cents. J. H. Bruner known as The Shoe Man advertises for all kinds. Homegrown vegetables advertised under Greenwade's name.

Miss Margarite Cowan Joins Roberts and Mastin as Trimmer

Miss Margarite Cowan will arrive Saturday to take her position as trimmer with the firm of Roberts and Mastin. She has been with the firm for three seasons and is regarded as an expert in her line. She invites old friends and customers to call and see her.

Vanarsdell's Delivers Prompt Grocery Service

Quick grocery deliveries dominate Vanarsdell's service with rapid order fulfillment and dependable pickup windows. Stressed by busy shoppers, locals rely on timely stock and accurate substitutions when items run low.

Circuit Court Opens With Light Schedule Next Monday

Circuit Court begins here next Monday with a light docket. One criminal case has been transferred here from Breathitt county.

Circuit Court Breathitt

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Jeffersonville, Ind Advocate Publishing CO. Incorporated Walsh Richmond, Va Ladies’ Exchange Vanarsdell’s Mt. Sterling Water Light & Ice Co Mr. Sterling C. B. Stephens Farmers’ Institute Stetson J. H. Bruner Greenwade’s Walsh Brows Greenwade Will Detroit Mich Glick Bros Maysville Street
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