Kentucky Utilities Buys Mt Sterling Power Firms
The Kentucky Utilities Co has closed a deal to acquire Mt Sterling Water Light Ice Co and other Central Kentucky lighting concerns. The new company seeks county franchise rights to erect poles and string wires, enabling electric lighting and machinery use for farmers. Plans for electric roads are uncertain but may extend to Owingsville and Sharpsburg. This major Kentucky transaction could greatly affect Mt Sterling and Montgomery County.
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Kentucky Utilities Co
Mt. Sterling Water, Light & Ice Co
Kentucky
Montgomery County
Owingsville
Sharpsburg
Mt. Sterling
Fine cigars and briar pipes for him
A merchant offers a large selection of fine cigars and briar pipes as ideal Christmas gifts for him. Includes references to H. M. Ringo and dates 23 31.
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H. M. Ringo
Caldwell rents Owingsville Pike farm from Walker heirs
Mr W Caldwell Clay rents the D P Walker farm on the Owingsville pike from the Walker heirs. He will take possession on March 1. The farm is described as one of the best in the country.
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W. Caldwell Clay
D. P. Walker
Owingsville Pike
Local Stores Promote Gifts and Services
Courteous treatment, prompt delivery and your trade appreciated by S. E. Kelly & Co. 1211 The present with a future and many futures at Jones' Jewelry Store. Xmas candies available at Van Arsdell's in this holiday roundup.
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S. E. Kelly & Co
Jones’ Jewelry Store
Tobacco Market Opens With First Sale In City
The season begins with the Farmers' Tobacco Warehouse opening in the morning and the Burley Loose Leaf Warehouse in the afternoon. Large quantities have arrived, with major factories represented. sales occur Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, promising high prices. J. W. Jones promotes fair dealing and Jones' Jewelry Store advertises a wide diamond and jewelry stock in Central Kentucky.
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Farmers’ Tobacco
Farmers
Burley
J. W. Jones
Kentucky
Jones’ Jewelry Store
Orville Cecil and Sudie Dunn United in Marriage
Last Wednesday evening at the home of Bruce Willoughby on Locust Street, Orville Cecil and Sudie Lee Dunn were married by Rev. H. D. Clark. Cecil is son of J. B. Cecil. Dunn is daughter of Rufus Dunn and a Sideview neighbor with many friends.
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Bruce Willoughby
Locust Street
Orville Cecil
Sudie
Lee Dunn
H. D. Clark
Mr. Cecil
J. B. Cecil
Miss Dunn
Rufus Dunn
Sideview
Excellent Christian Woman Dead
Mrs Malinda Ann Mitchell 88 died at her daughter’s home Sunday from injuries from a fall weeks earlier. Daughter Mrs R Bruce Young survives with sister Mrs Eliza Allen of Lexington and many relatives in Montgomery. Body shipped to Lexington for funeral and interment in family lot at Lexington cemetery.
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Malinda Ann Mitchell
R. Bruce Young
Mitchell
Malinda A. Embry
Jacob Embry
William Mitchell
Farmers’ National Bank
R. Bruce
Christmas Dinner Poultry Deals at Local Stores
Standard Foot Warmers and asbestos covering offered. Conroy's sells geese ducks chickens and turkeys for Christmas dinner at Greenwade's 22-4t location. Prices listed include $1.75 for items.
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Conroy’s
Greenwade’s
Richardson to Seek Democratic Nomination for Montgomery County Jailer
In a message to voters, Joan F Richardson announces candidacy for the Montgomery County jailer post, pending the August 2 1913 Democratic primary, asking supporters to refrain from committing to others. The notice also promotes Christmas cigars priced one to four dollars and mentions goods set aside for Xmas delivery.
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Montgomery County
Joan F. Richardson
Corn stalk towers over eight feet at Hurt farm display
W P Oldham of Indian Creek Coal and Feed Co presents a remarkable corn stalk from Hurt farm grown by Craycraft. The stalk stretches 16 to 17 feet high to tassels with the ear starting 10 feet from the roots. The Novelty Store promotes holiday goods and special inducements at J W Jones Jewelers.
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W. P. Oldham
Indian Creek Coal & Feed Co
Hurt Farm
Craycraft
Bright's Disease Claims Prominent Woman
Mrs. Emily F. Wilkerson of East Main street died Monday morning from acute Bright's disease after a year of illness, two graveside spouses preceded her, she was born February 3, 1842 in Clark county and left four daughters, three sons, two brothers and eleven grandchildren among many relatives in Montgomery, Clark and Fayette counties. She was a lifelong Methodist and a devoted Christian.
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Emily F. Wilkerson
East Main Street
Bright
Wilkerson
Clark County
James Lee
Elizabeth Berkley Keas
W H. Wilkerson
Eminence
Methodist Church
D. M. Reed
Elizabeth Berkey
Emily Francis
Ray
Tobacco Sales Report From Local Markets
The report lists buyers and quantities including Harry Howell, Henry Gaitskill, Dunlap Gay, Bright Cockrell and others purchasing thousands of pounds of tobacco at 12c or 12½c, all to be shipped to Lexington. Wm Dunaway and Sam Treadway bought 3,000 pounds each at lle, with Will Howell purchasing 8,000 pounds. Robertson and Kirkpatrick & Clay also bought a large amount at prevailing prices.
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Harry Howell
Peed & Co
Henry Gaitskill
Dunlap Gay
Bright Cockrell
Lexington
Wm. Dunaway
Lle
Sam Treadway
Will Howell
A. R. Robertson
Kirkpatrick & Clay
Notice of Tax Levy by Mt Sterling City Collector
On and after December 20 1912 I will proceed to levy on the property of all persons owing taxes due the City of Mt Sterling Ky B J McDonald City Tax Collector.
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Mt. Sterling
B. J. McDonald
Mrs Jack Owings Rites Held For Nora Peters Owings
Mrs Jack Owings died at her county home after a long illness. Born Nora Peters of Owingsville she was a popular Central Kentucky society figure. Survived by husband Thomas J Peters, parents, sister Louise, brothers John and Emil Peters. Funeral conducted by Rev G W Mills at her Owingsville home and burial in Owingsville cemetery.
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Jack Owings
Nora Peters
Owingsville
Central
Kentucky
Local Store Offers Free Quadruple Plate Cup with $5 Purchase
A shop is giving away a quadruple plate drinking cup valued at $1 with every five dollar purchase. The promotion encourages larger sales by rewarding customers with the novelty cup as a gift. Limited while supplies last at participating locations.
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John Robinson & Co
Telephone Plant Sold to Bell Telephone Co
The Old Kentucky Telephone and Telegraph Co. that run the local exchanges in this city and Winchester sold their holdings to the Bell Telephone Co. The report appeared in the Louisville Times. It is unclear how management will change here but the longtime manager B. F. Buckner is hoped to be retained by the new company.
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Old Kentucky Telephone and Telegraph Co
Winchester
Bell Telephone Co
Louisville
Mrs Oldham Greene Candies On Sale At Lloyds Drug Store
Mrs Oldham Greene offers fine home made candies for sale at W S Lloyds drug store. The notice highlights local confections and a shop location in the town.
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Oldham Greene
W. S. Lloyd’s Drug Store
Rents Barn Stable on Maysville Street by J W Boardman
J W Boardman has rented the old Harper stable on Maysville street recently used by Wick Bush and will run a first class feed and sale stable. Boardman is a well known, courteous man and seeks success in this venture. Get fruit for your black cake at Vanarsdell's.
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J. W. Boardman
Harper
Maysville Street
Wick Bush
Boardman
Community Welcomes New High School Building Dedication
On Tuesday December 17 a reception will be held at the new High School on North Maysville street from 2 to 4 PM for patrons and friends. The Board of Education invites citizens to inspect facilities and enjoy refreshments served by senior and junior girls. An 7:30 PM dedication program features prayers, songs, and student and civic addresses by local leaders and the School and Business Men's Club. Rooms for rent in Baumont Hotel offered by A L Laughlin.
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Maysville Street
Board of Education
Trouble in Bath as Mine Strike Flares Again
Rose Run Mine strike troubles erupt with a fire destroying a company trestle and two tenant houses on Saturday night. Capt. Mullikin of Lexington used bloodhounds to track to a labor leader's home but no arrests were made. Many indictments were returned at Bath county's last Grand Jury session, making the unrest seem more serious.
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Rose Run
Mullikin
Lexington
Bath County
Fresh bulk candies 40c a pound at Morris store
Local advertisement offers the best bulk candies at 40 cents per pound with no minimum quantity. Fred G. Morris sells the selection to customers seeking value and variety.
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Fred G. Morris
Home-made Candies Sold at W. 8 Lloya’s Drug Store
Mrs. Oldham Greene makes candies every other day available at W. 8 Lloya's drug store, offering fresh treats to customers.
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Oldham Greene
Lloya
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Vanarsdell’s
Miss Sudie Dune
Huyler
Geiger’s Pharmacy
Florida
Armoore’s
Heinz
Trow
Whitman
Lowney
TK. Barnes & Sons
Ilorogerat
Jindacowr
Novelty Store
Mrs
America
L. T. Chiles
W.R. Thompson
Business Men's Club
Old Kentucky
Hon
Jno
G. Winn
Baumont
A. L. Laughlin
Bath
Sheffield
Robest
Bryan & Whitehead’s
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