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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1912
Page
1
A box of initial stationery promoted as the prettiest seen. Also rooms for rent at Baumont Hotel offered furnished with or without meals by A L Laughlin at 23 41.
J Morton Pieratt died at his East Main street home after a four month illness from blood poisoning following a rat bite last September He was 70 and a Morgan county native who long ran a mercantile store in Ezel He served as Mt Sterling National Bank director a Knight Templar Odd Fellow owned the local telephone line to Ezel and was a devout Christian Church member He also once represented this area in the Kentucky Senate He leaves a wife Miss Swango and three children Berry Pieratt of St Louis Steve Pieratt and Mrs Chas Duff of the county plus two brothers A B Pieratt and A T Pieratt Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Sunday at 2 PM with burial at Machpelah cemetery.
A black leather hand bag found on Mt Sterling streets contains two small pocket books about ten dollars, an Onyx pin, and a prescription from Dr. Smith. Finder urged to return bag to Apvocar office for a liberal reward. Also advertisement notes useful Xmas gifts at United Clo Stores.
The new parcels post rules allow parcels up to 11 pounds to be mailed at all post offices and by rural carriers after January 1 1913 with distinctive parcel post stamps. Insurance is available for prepaid postage up to 50 dollars, ten cent fee, no registration required. Eggs require special packing and labeling. perishable goods have strict packaging to prevent decay and damage.
Ernest Hare, a negro boy, broke into the local fire department headquarters last Tuesday and stole brass couplings from four sections of new fire hose. He cut the couplings free with a pocket knife and they were later recovered by police at a local junk dealer. The four hose sections were valued at about $200, and the suspect is under arrest.
The annual Christmas dance at Trimble's Hall will be hosted Thursday night with the Saxton Trost Orchestra of Lexington providing music. President Grubbs and Secretary Gay promote the event as a grand success, and many visitors are listed among the attendees including Ruth Reynolds, Belle Cromwell, and several others from Cynthiana, Richmond, Louisville, Winchester, Owensboro, Danville, Frankfort, and Lexington.
James M. Ross resigns after five years as news editor of the Lexington Daily Leader and will become managing editor of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Record on January 1. A. B. Cochran will replace him at the Leader. The Trotting Horse Record, backed by trotting horse figures including Ed A Tipton and David M Look, has upgraded its plant and staff.
J G Johnson of Emerald Chief Stock Farm sold stallion Young Bill to the Army Commission. The four year old harness horse has zoning lineage from Golden King and Mary Wilks and has won junior championships at Blue Grass Fair. Army Commission also bought Fairacre King a pair of thoroughbreds Gold Heels Charcot and trotter Lord Rion. Standard Foot Warriers asbestos covering at Conroy's.
The sale at the Farmers' Warehouse last Wednesday showed satisfactory prices and good quality with few rejections. Managers Ratliff and Bean oversee efficient staff and courteous service as sales continue Monday and Friday at both houses, listing several crop averages from Ben F. Mark J. B. Clark Wil Carmichael Robert Lockridge Henry Judy and Cook Wyatt.
A seasonal note from Fred G. Morris invites readers to enjoy ready made dishes and market selections in the dining room, offering convenience during the holidays.
The auditorium ceremonies last Tuesday featured tours of the new facility and explanations of teacher and pupil conveniences. Afternoon sessions offered tours and refreshments, while evening programs included addresses by L. T. Chiles W. R. Thompson and J. G. Winn and a student musical program. Prof. Hopper leads a capable staff as Mr. Sterling marks a top state school.
William Maher aged 36 native of Mr. Sterling died at his Carlisle home. He was brother to Henry Maher, Mrs. Mike Gallagher, and Mrs. Ruth McCracken of this city.
Miss Mary Trimble daughter of Mark Trimble won a $125 prize from the Hayverty-Cook Co Warren Pa in a county contest.
James W. White sold 17 yearling mules to R. N. Ratliff of Winchester at 150 dollars per head. The sale is praised as one of the best mule sales recorded in the county in a long time.
Public school teachers arrange a moving picture show at the Table Opera House for their students Christmas afternoon. The event includes fresh shelled nuts seeded raisins and figs from Vanarsdell’s.
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