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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
5
Local notes list residents and guests from Lexington and nearby towns. Included are visits by Mr T B Arthur of Lexington, Miss Ruth Wyatt, Mr Fred Weckesser of Paris, and several families visiting relatives in this city. Other items mention travels to Denver, Columbus, Winchester, and Georgetown college attendance, with multiple short visits and homecomings reflected.
Mrs. Adam Baum and Mrs. Macie Biggerstaff returned home after visiting relatives in Pewee Valley. Mrs. Walter V. Turner and niece Miss Mattie Mae Robinson visited relatives in Lexington last week. Misses Mary Lee Hoskins and Sylvia Skidmore spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Dock Cooper in Capt. J. T. Williams, who has stayed with his daughter Mrs. G. B. Senff for ten days and returned to Woodford county. Mr. and Mrs. James Greene of the county took rooms with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Samuels for the winter. Greene will work at a tobacco warehouse in the city.
To the wife of Mr. Teddy Minihan, on Saturday November 27, a daughter. Mr Minihan, proprietor of the National Hotel, receives the congratulations of many friends.
Judge Ben R. Turner entered three birds in the Louisville poultry show last week and captured first in the young pen, third in the cockerel, and fourth in the pullet. The Turner strain of Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds is praised as consistently winning. New seeded raisins and dates now at Vanarsdell's.
Sherman Goodpaster will assume the State Treasurer post at year start with Lawrence White as his chief assistant in the State Inspector and Examiner office. White is an expert accountant suited to the duties of Assistant State Treasurer, forming an inseparable team with Goodpaster.
An oyster supper is announced at the Gum Grove school house on Saturday December 4. Everyone is invited and Miss Nancy Bays is the teacher coordinating the event.
The note lists multiple people with illnesses and recoveries. Mrs Nannie Judy remains about the same. Several children and adults including Emma Cooper Nell Tipton and James Wilson show varying improvements or declines. Pneumonia and bronchitis are mentioned along with a recent minor injury to J M McGuire who broke his leg nine weeks ago and is regaining mobility.
Wanted 500 bushels potatoes at 60 cents. Also selling 3 gas stoves and 2 coal stoves. Phone 50. W. T. Fitzpatrick Jr Lehman foot warmers solid brass ends priced at 1.75 dollars at Conroy's. 21 21
Owensboro Messenger notes Chicago held a large Sunday protest over saloon closures led by Mayor Thompson. Official counts show over 44 000 participants including 26 616 on foot and 2 242 vehicles. The piece mocks the city’s shift toward liquor ideals and labels Chicago the Wet City.
New stock arrives with raisins figs and dates all fresh and ready for customers at Vanarsdell's store.
Those owing money to 8. P. Greenwade must settle by October 27 as we close old business. Remaining accounts will be turned over for collection. Call and settle now from retiring partner John D. Greenwade.
Mango peppers radishes tomatoes celery and lettuce featured at Greenwade's. Local shoppers browse fresh produce and daily offerings at the market.
Mr and Mrs Walter V Turner hosted a small Sunday dinner. J M McGuire celebrated son Dillard C McGuire's 29th birthday with a Friday home dinner on Holt Avenue. Mrs K N DeHaven held a Five Hundred party for Miss Emily Tipton at her Maysville Street home. Miss Margaret Smith gave a dance for Miss Cora Little, guest of Miss Edith Foley Jellico Times. Edith Foley hosted a card party for Miss Cora Little with refreshments.
Vanarsdell's offers a new crystalized fruit mix featuring pineapple lemon and orange peel for culinary use and flavoring. The product emphasizes bright citrus notes and a candy like texture suitable for desserts and snacks.
Local breeder J. R. Magowan achieved a world record at the Madison Square Garden Old Glory sale by selling five yearlings all sired by his stallion J. Malcolm Forbes 4 2:08. The average price exceeded $1,700 with total sales surpassing $10,000,000.
President Woodrow Wilson praised Centre College Danville Kentucky in a New York City address. He credited the tiny institution with producing many distinguished men and noted Princeton had produced fewer. The remark reinforces Centre College’s reputation.
Horse covers direct from Cleve land Woolen Mills at Conroy's 2121.
A lively chorus from the musical comedy When Dreams Come True is praised as the centerpiece of a Monday performance at the Table Theatre on December 6. The young performers are described as pretty and well dressed in elaborate gowns for the show.
Call phone 85 or 100 for hog killing. S. P. Greenwade. Fresh oysters every day at Van arsdell's.
Robert Edeson stars in Mortmain at The Table Theatre for one night only. The production is billed as unique and sensational with gripping, intensely interesting appeal. Audience urged not to miss the show and to get plum pudding.
A highly anticipated chorus featuring twenty four selected girls from three hundred applicants will perform at the Table Theatre on Monday December 6. The group is praised as one of the most talked about in the country and the city awaits their appearance.
The chorus of When Dreams Come True showcases diverse nationalities in a musical comedy at Table Theatre on Monday December 6th. The production emphasizes contrasting beauty of various chorus types as a standout ensemble moment.
Oscar Thacker has bought the Joe H. Scott barber shop from Hrench Brothers. Thacker is an experienced barber and is expected to attract a good patronage.
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