Prominent Farmer J Ernest Henry Dies Sudden
Prominent farmer J Ernest Henry died at his home from heart trouble on Sunday. He had long poor health but his death was a shock to the county. Survived by his wife and one daughter. Funeral services held Tuesday at his residence conducted by Rev H D Clark with interment at Machpelah cemetery.
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J. Ernest Henry
Mr. Henry
Will Henry
Tucker Bill
H. D. Clark
Machpelah Cemetery
Bassett Speaks At Winchester U C T Banquet Why I Like Winchester
Mr Fred W Bassett addressed the Winchester U C T banquet and The Winchester Sun praised his warm humor and theme Why I Like Winchester He noted local history revealing the town once named Chester and joked about Mayor John E Garner and the addition of Win to the name Also advertised is a modern nine room residence for rent on West High Street plus a miscellaneous quip on suspicion and burning letters.
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Fred W. Bassett
Winchester
Winchester Sun
Fred Bassett
Bassett
Boe A
Chester
John E. Garner
Win
Garner
Win Prizes At St Louis Poultry Show
Mr. R. A. Chiles won multiple awards at the St. Louis poultry show. Buff Orpingtons took first and second pens plus several birds, Blue Orpingtons earned top hen and pullet placements, White Runner ducks won first duck and drake, Buff Orpington Ducks captured first duck and third drake.
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R. A. Chiles
St. Louis
Mr. Chiles
Jury Disagrees in Fitzpatrick Inquiry Second Trial
After a several day trial the jury in the W. T. Fitzpatrick inquiry could not reach a verdict and Acting County Judge A A Hazelrigg dismissed them. This marks the second failed trial as the prior jury also disagreed on Fitzpatrick's fitness to manage his estate now overseen by A Sid Hart as Committee. The case is set for trial again on December 17, with high public interest due to the family's prominence.
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W. T. Fitzpatrick
A. A. Hazelrigg
Fitzpatrick
A. Sid Hart
Three Mt Sterling Babies Share Birth Details
A note from Mt Sterling reports the birth of Edward C Taulbee Ruby Spratt Wells and William H Bailey on April 25 1913. All three weighed eight pounds at birth and shared the same birth street. Each had two teeth by seven months old. The father supplied the item.
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Edward C. Taulbee
Ruby Spratt Wells
William H. Bailey
Mt. Sterling
Christmas Dinner Available From Vanarsdell’s
Vanarsdell’s offers complete Christmas dinner provisions including turkey cranberries celery and oysters. The ad highlights ready to serve options for festive meals.
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Vanarsdell’s
Smallpox Case Reported in County Farm Near Jeffersonville
Dillard Smith, a farmer on Spruce near Jeffersonville, is diagnosed with smallpox by Dr. Sherman Lee and Dr. C B Duerson. Acting County Judge A A Haz elrigg arranged medical review, Smith isolated to prevent spread, likely contracted at a Breathitt county construction camp.
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Dillard Smith
Jeffersonville
Sherman Lee
C. B. Duerson
Smith
A. A. Hazelrigg
Lee
Breathitt County
Tax collectors toil as last day yields big receipts
Saturday marked the final tax collection day with no penalty yet. Sheriff W. F. Crooks recorded over 20000 dollars and City Tax Collector B. J. McDonald over 8000 on that day. Overall collections were slow and many will incur the penalty.
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W. F. Crooks
B. J. McDonald
Administratrix Notice for Willoughby Estate
All persons indebted to O. M. Willoughby, deceased, are notified to call and settle at once. Those having claims against the estate must present them, proven, to the undersigned or W. S. McCormick, Mrs. Laura Willoughby, 22-31. Administratrix.
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O. M. Willoughby
W. S. McCormick
Laura Willoughby
Unique Advertising Scheme Pays Women to Visit Rogers Store
The Rogers Company promotes a novel ad plan inviting women in the city and county to call at their store to learn about the advertised offer. The incentive aims to attract female customers through direct store investigation and participation.
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Rogers Company
Judge O Rear Moves To Advance Appellate Case
Judge Ed C O Rear on behalf of temperance interests moved before the Court of Appeals at Frankfort Kentucky to docket advance and set for oral argument the Horton versus Botts case appealed from this county Written grounds were filed and opposing counsel for the wets objected The court’s ruling was expected this week If sustained the case will be decided this month otherwise it will not be tried until January ensuring licenses for another year
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Ed. C. O’rear
Temperance People
Court of Appeals
Frankfort
B. C. Horton
Wm. Botts
Lewis Apperson
Wets
Asphalt Being Put On Maysville Street
The finishing coat of asphalt is being laid on Maysville street by Carey Reed Construction Co. If weather remains favorable the street should open to traffic within ten days to two weeks.
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Maysville Street
Carey-Reed Construction Co
Charles L. Simon Florist Succeeds John Corbitt
Charles L. Simon succeeds John Corbitt as Florist with contact by phone at 435.
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Charles L. Simon
John Corbitt
Mt Sterling Boy Named First Alternate to West Point
Mr. Robert L. Nelson son of Mr and Mrs E Y Nelson of this city was selected Monday as first alternate for appointment to West Point by Congressman W J Fields Nelson attends K M I and has many friends who would be pleased to see him land the appointment.
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Robert L. Nelson
E. Y. Nelson
West Point
W. J. Fields
Young Nelson
Store Extends Hours At Night Through Christmas
The shop will stay open after dark through the Christmas week, offering extended evening hours to accommodate shoppers. Staff and security arrangements remain in place to manage the longer schedule.
Judge McKee Buys Lots for Modern Mt Sterling Block
Judge H. Clay McKee, prominent Mt Sterling businessman, has purchased all vacant lots at the Bank and Locust streets corner. Plans call for a six to eight story building housing a hotel, offices, and stores on the first floor, following a proven urban model.
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H. Clay McKee
Mt. Sterling
Bank and Locust Streets
First Sale At Burley House Friday
The Burley Loose Leaf Tobacco House will hold its first sale at the Levee pike sales room Friday morning December 5. Buyers from large manufacturers will be present and management aims to help farmers get full value for their tobacco. Clarence Le Bus will attend. bring tobacco to the Burley Loose Leaf House Friday. Asa Bean, Manager.
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Burley Loose Leaf Tobacco House
Levee Pike
Burley Tobacco Company
Clarence le Bus
Burley Loose Leaf House
Asa Bean
Mgr
Waller Chenault
Cassius M. Clay Dies in Paris Ky Leader in 1889 Convention
Cassius M. Clay, once a Democratic gubernatorial contender and president of the 1889 Kentucky Constitutional Convention, died in Paris Kentucky on Friday. He was related to local Clay families and many mourn his loss as Montgomery county friends and relatives recall him at the funeral.
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Cassius M. Clay
Paris
Clay
Montgomery County
Fiscal Court meeting yields routine docket in Montgomery
The Montgomery Fiscal Court met in regular session yesterday and aside from approving the ordinary claim list, no business of consequence was transacted.
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Montgomery
First Loose Leaf Market Sale Draws Large Crowd
The Farmers Tobacco Warehouse hosted the first loose leaf sale Monday with about 160000 pounds offered and minimal rejections. A general average of 13.92 dollars marked the best first day in the state this year as Mt Sterling boasted the largest floor, with many buyers from major manufacturers in attendance. Next sale is set for Friday.
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Farmers Tobacco Warehouse
Colery
Lexington
Mt. Sterling
A. B. Pieratt & Sons
McDonald & Curtis
Cox & Moss
Hadden & Thompson
Coons & Fassett
Steve Pieratt
D. C. Fox
Anderson & Adamson
Clyde Turley
Will Reed
Carlisle
Christmas Candies Display At Advocate Office Window
Candy puddings and assorted sweets promoted for Christmas with a display in the window of the Advocate office. Telephone orders encouraged via number 470. Announcement dated 22-4.
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Advocate
Black cake delight linked to Vanarsdell's ingredients
Readers favor rich black cake, noting it can be crafted with ingredients purchased at Vanarsdell's. The mention highlights the store's role as a preferred supplier for bakers seeking robust flavor and quality.
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Vanarsdell’s
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