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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1911

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Cattle Market Brisk with Wide Range of 1800 Head Sold

About 1,800 cattle and some horses changed hands at brisk prices. 1100 lb steers mostly 4 to 5 per hundredweight, yearlings 4.25 to 4.75, cows 3 to 4.4, bulls 3 to 4, with numerous named buyers and consignors from Fayette, Bourbon, Robertson, and Lexington counties. Horse sales included a bay mare for 250 and a gelding for 150. display at The Novelty Store drew readers.

Jno Lexington Frank Helton J. T. Denton Fayette County Henry Lemastre Sol Vanmeter A. B. Patrick C. H. Garth Georgetown Geo. Halsey H. V. Burns Robertson County Thos. Cooper Buford Tracy J. H. Arnett Wheeler & Snell Fred Craycroft Jno. Blanton Fred Brown Thos. Adams Jas. McDonald Sam Wheeler Simon Wiel R. H. Trimble Henry Murphy A. C. Kerns Carlisle Letcher Byrd Sam Hunter Jas. Fisher Bourbon County J. M. Rose Sam Laythram Chas. Duff Ino

Death of T. Aquinas Laughlin Stirs City

T. Aquinas Laughlin aged 18 died Monday night after months of ill health. Survived by mother and grandfather, four brothers and five sisters. Services at St Patrick's Church Wednesday morning at 10 conducted by Father Rohrer, burial in St Thomas Cemetery.

T. Aquinas Laughlin F. C. Laughlin St. Patrick’s Church Father Rohrer St. Thomas’ Cemetery

Vanarsdell's Fruit Aisle Advertises Bananas and More

Local ad for Vanarsdell's lists bananas oranges apples and grapes with candies and fruit of all kinds. Sells at 22 33S and notes E Kelly and Co with phone number 2 for contact.

Vanarsdell’s E. Kelly & Co

Wreck blocks railroad line near Preston delaying trains

Twelve freight cars derailed on the C and O near Preston around 4 am Friday. The engine remained on track and no injuries were reported. Through eastbound service from Lexington rerouted via Covington to Ashland, with local trains shuttling passengers to the wreck site for transfer.

Preston Lexington Covington Ashland

Saloon Moved to South Side of Main Street

Mr P H Davis will relocate his saloon from the north side of Main Street to the building bought by Mr Joe Miller and vacated by Mr Mike Holland. The shift places all Main Street saloons on the south side in line with a council petition from the Methodist church members.

P. H. Davis Main Street Joe Miller Mike Holland Mr. Davis Said Street Methodist Church

Prewitt and Owings Wed Quietly at Home

The marriage of Clifton R. Prewitt and Bettie Owings occurred quietly at the bride’s home on the Owingsville pike with only immediate family present. Rev. J. C. Cummins officiated, and the couple then traveled by train to Louisville for a brief bridal trip.

Clifton R. Prewitt Bettie Owings Owingsville Pike J. C. Cummins Winchester Presbyterian Church Louisville Joshua Owings Montgomery County Caswell Prewitt

Buggy robe found. black on one side and figured on the other

A buggy robe with one black side and one figured side is found and returned to J. R. Gatewood. The finder is asked to bring it to him for pickup.

J. R. Gatewood

Largest toy line debut at The Fair draws crowds

Shoppers flock to The Fair as the town showcases the largest line of toys in the area. Vendors highlight new releases and popular classics, drawing families and collectors to the exhibition halls.

Gas Break Repaired Quickly After City Line Leak

Last Friday a break appeared in the main gas supply line. Mr Tonkin led rapid repairs by sending men in cars. Many businesses lacked lights and fires for hours, residents ate cold suppers, but the company is not blamed for the incident. Cash buys Xmas candy at Greenwade's. John Robinson's store on Maysville and Court streets offers Lavaliere necks and a full stock.

Mr. Tonkin John Robinson Maysville Court Streets

Pangburn to Move from Harper House to Lexington Ave

Mr C G Pangburn will move from the Harper house on Winn street after years of occupation to the Methodist church property on Lexington avenue. He has purchased a fine lot on Lexington and plans a modern brick home to start in early spring.

C. G. Pangburn Harper Winn Street Methodist Church Lexington Avenue Pangburn

Congressional district changes proposed in state redistricting

Proposed readjustment shifts multiple counties among districts. Christian moves to the First District, Ohio to the Second, Butler to the Fourth, Adair to the Fourth, Hart and Green to the Third, Casey to the Eighth, Clark to the Eighth, Trimble Carroll and Gallatin to the Seventh, Montgomery Menifee Morgan and Elliott to the Ninth, Perry Owsley Jackson and Letcher to the Tenth. Webster and Union exit the First for the Second. Clark Powell Estill and Lee move from the Seventh to the First. They note limited appellate changes and include an unrelated shoe advertisement.

Christian Ohio Butler Adair Hart Green Casey Clark Trimble Carroll and Gallatin Montgomery Menifee Morgan Elliott Perry Owsley Jackson Letcher Webster Union Clark, Powell, Estill Lee

New Bookkeeper for Exchange Bank of Kentucky

Richard Apperson resigns as bookkeeper at Exchange Bank of Kentucky. Henry R. Bright elected by unanimous board vote to fill the vacancy and has accepted. Bright, an expert accountant and former circuit clerk, brings broad experience and strong local ties to the bank. Apperson plans future business endeavors.

Richard Apperson Exchange Bank of Kentucky Henry R. Bright Bright Apperson

Magowan Sells Stock as Montgomery Fair Elects New Leader

Directors of the Montgomery Fair Association buy James R. Magowan's stock and plan to elect a new president after his retirement from the presidency. Magowan has led the organization since its start and aided its success. A January meeting will decide the new leadership. The ad notes items at The Variety Store and urges value comparisons.

Montgomery Fair Association James R. Magowan Association Magowan The Fair Company

Board names Montgomery county Board of Supervisors of Taxes

County Judge G. Allen McCormick appoints M. O. Cockrell W. H. Strossman Jr J P Highland James Welsh J M Pieratt F P Boyd and Wm N Anderson to the Montgomery county Board of Supervisors of Taxes. The appointees are men of means and familiar with county and city property values. U S Shoes for men, They wear well and are comfortable. Try a par.

G. A. McCormick Board of Supervisors Montgomery G. Allen McCormick Board of Supervisors of Montgomery County Messrs. M. O. Cockrell W. H. Strossman, Jr J. P. Highland James Welsh J. M. Pieratt F. P. Boyd Wm. N. Anderson

Fire destroys carriage factory and livery stable

A Monday night blaze at East High street damaged A. C. Tipton’s carriage factory and Wick Bush’s livery, with total losses estimated between 4000 and 5000 dollars, mostly insured. Names listed include Tipton, Cockrell, Bush, Pieratt, and Markland & Jackson. origin is undetermined.

A. C. Tipton East High Street Wick Bush G. C. Anderson A. C Tipton B. F. Cockrell Asa Pieratt

Largest Xmas Candy Supply with Nuts Oranges and Apples

A local ad offers the largest supply of Christmas candies, nuts, oranges, and apples with a contact number shown as 85 and 100 for ordering or inquiries.

Beautiful Show Windows At Panch and Graves Store

Two Maysville street display windows in the lower room of Panch and Graves attract attention with holiday gift suggestions. Decorated by Mr. Howard Wyatt, noted for his talent and taste, the displays aid shoppers in choosing Christmas presents.

Maysville Street Panch & Graves Howard Wyatt

Rooms for Rent on Sycamore Street

Light housekeeping rooms available on Sycamore Street offered by G. E. Coons at 240f.

Sycamore Street G. E. Coons

Shower Stick Gift at Robinsons Jewelry Store

A note suggests buying a shower stick presented in an elegant vanity box at Robinsons Jewelry Store, with the handle set to match the gift.

Robinson’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Horse Sales Henry Caywood Highland Gay Bridges Bros Bud Smith Cynthiana Wm. Razor G. W. Denton Aquinas Laughlin Robinson J. W. Jones C. R. Prewitt Miss Bettie Owings Greenwade’s Congressional RED Cross J. H. Brunner Montgomery County Fair Association Ricketts & McCormick U. S Readyarea Rogers Incorporated
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