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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1912

Page

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Christmas Cantata The Star of the East at Presbyterian Church

The Cantata The Star of the East will be performed Sunday at 7 00 pm at the Presbyterian Church. Admission is free with an offering welcomed. Soloists and choir listed include Miss Lloyd Mrs Coleman and Messrs Whitehead Rogers Brown Geiger and more with piano and instrumental accompaniment. Rings at Jones Jewelry Store.

Presbyter Ian Misses Lloyd Mary Lockridge Jean Kendall Olive Campbell Lee Crear S. M. Whitehead Messrs Louis Utz Norman D. Brown Misses Mable Reis Sylvia Day Pettit Ruth Barnes Estelle Kennard Lila May Harper Sarah Simrall Christine Heinrich Mary Ricketts Elizabeth Laughlin Mesdames John Roberts Howard T. F. Rogers, Jr Prof. Bolles G. B. Senff J. Y. Rogers G. B. Geiger H. J. Jackson John L. Coleman A. H. Hirshman W. E. Lipps W. B. Woodford Howard van Antwerp Jones’ Jewelry Store

Horrible accident on Owingsville pike injures judge and kills daughter

A westbound C and O train struck a buggy at Owingsville pike crossing near Mt. Sterling last Thursday. County Judge G A McCormick and his daughter Florence were aboard, Florence died instantly and the judge suffered a severe skull fracture. The train crew moved the victims to the depot for medical aid and the judge later to a relative's home. The engineer Ollie N Garr blamed late braking after the collision, saying the crossing is dangerous and visibility is poor. Funeral services for Florence were held at the Christian Church with burial in Machpelah Cemetery. The judge is reported resting easily with hopeful recovery.

Montgomery County Owingsville Pike Mt. Sterling G. A. McCormick Miss. Florence Sutton & Eastin Judge McCormick John Greenwade North Maysville Street Ollie N. Garr Sterling Lexington Pany Railroad Commission Garr Florence Mr. Sterling Christian Church H. D. Clark

Engaging Janet presented by Mt Sterling High Freshmen

Pupils of the Freshman Class at Mt Sterling High School stage Engaging Janet in the new Auditorium on Friday evening December 20 1912. Admission is 15 cents and all are asked to assist the Piano Fund.

Janet Mt. Sterling High School Mt. Sterling B. J. McDonald

Christmas Festival at Levee by Gilead Sunday School

The Gilead Sunday School will hold a Christmas Festival Services at Levee on Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Everyone is invited to join the services.

Gilead Levee

James Scott and Leona Morgan Wed in North Middletown

James O Scott and Leona Morgan, noted local couple, married in North Middletown on December 10 and returned to city to begin life together. He is son of Policeman Thomas Scott. she daughter of stock dealer J T Morgan and once a Novelty Store saleslady.

James O. Scott Leona Morgan North Middletown Thomas Scott J. T. Morgan

Job bid for Sharpsburg postmaster post

J C Nelson longtime editor of the Sharpsburg World seeks the Sharpsburg postmaster job due to loyal Democratic party service. Also notes tax collection actions in Mt Sterling Kentucky and local ads for Christmas goods and poultry products.

J.C. Nelson Sharpsburg

Methodist Church Christmas Entertainment Slated

The Methodist church will host its annual Christmas entertainment Monday night. A splendid musical program has been arranged to be presented by the children of the Sunday School.

Methodist Church

Furniture Sale At Cost Cash Only Ten Days

J W Baker offers entire stock of furniture at cost for cash for a ten day period at the corner of Main and Bank Streets.

J. W. Baker Main and Bank Streets

Horse Killed After Slipping on Brick Streets

A horse driven by Mr. Frank Hill of Sharpsburg slipped on brick streets at Sycamore and Main on Monday morning, broke its hip, and was euthanized. Miss Holladay’s candies offered in 1 to 5 pound boxes. Fred G. Morris.

Sycamore Main Streets Frank Hill Sharpsburg

Jones Jewelry Line Showcased With Future Gift Ideas

Jones Jewelry unveils a new line featuring items described as present and future gifts. The store promotes multiple future options and emphasizes variety and timely selection for customers.

Orders for engraved cards for Xmas delivery

Orders for engraved cards for Xmas delivery received at this office up to and including Saturday, December 21. Rooms for rent furnished in Baumont Hotel with or without meals. Apply to A. L. Laughlin, 238-41. Beautiful ties at United Clo. Stores.

Advocate Publishing Co Baumont A. L. Laughlin United Clo

Blevins Woodson wed in Lexington ceremony

Miss Mary Blevins of Montgomery county married Gratton Woodson of Middlesboro at the Phoenix Hotel Lexington Tuesday morning. The couple slipped the home wedding plans, took a 7 o’clock train, and will reside in Middlesboro after a brief bridal trip. The bride, a popular Montgomery County figure, leaves behind many well wishers. Woodson, a respected business partner of Chenault Cockrell, is praised for character and prospects. The AdvocatE joins friends in sending congratulations.

Mary Blevins Gratton Woodson Middlesboro Phoenix Lexington A. S. Hart Miss Blevins George Blevins Montgomery County Mr. Woodson Chenault Cockrell Advocatte

Tobacco sales boost. farmers urged to bring crop to Mt Sterling

The first tobacco sale of the year at Farmers' Tobacco Warehouse drew about 120000 pounds of mostly lower grades with satisfactory prices. A Friday sale at Burley Tobacco Warehouse Co. on Levee Pike offered about 100000 pounds with slightly better quality and higher prices. A light rain Tuesday and two strong warehouses promise a solid season, prompting the advisory to bring Montgomery County tobacco to Mt Sterling for top market prices.

Farmers’ Tobacco Burley Tobacco Warehouse Co Levee Pike Montgomery Lexington Mt. Sterling Burley

Jewelry and gifts at United Clo Stores

Jones undercuts prices with factory value. E. Kelly at 5 East provides gas heating in good condition. United Clo Stores promotes useful Christmas gifts and keeps a versatile jewelry line ready for holiday shoppers.

E. Kelly Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterian Church George E. Coleman the Stranger the Angels Bethlehem G. A. McCormick and Daughter Sterling Siver KentUcky J. W. Jones de Jeweler Mr. James Scott United Clothing Stores Vanarsdell’s United Civ Conroy’ S Tmas Entertainment Fred G. Morris Jones’ Jewelry Blevins Woodson John Robinson & Co Wilson Bros United Cie Greenwade’s Huyler Geiger’s Pharmacy
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