Take Charge of Drug Store in Mt. Sterling
Messrs Ben Land and Hunt Priest plan to take possession of the Mt. Sterling drug store on Thursday January 1. The new firm will operate a news depot and stock Cincinnati Enquirer Louisville papers and other leading periodicals. Both are registered pharmacists with strong local support. Kennedy has not decided future business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Land
Hunt Priest
Thos
Kennedy
Cincinnati Enquirer
Louisville Courier Journal
Louisville Times
Louisville Post
Lexington Leader
Lexington Herald
Land
Mt. Sterling Drug Co
Priest
F. C. Duerson’s
Mt. Sterling
Death Ends Romance for Micro City Couple
Miss Mary McClure Egg of this city faced a tragic Christmas as her fiancé James Bratton Luft was killed in a December auto accident near Anville New York on his way home from the University of Cincinnati. He died instantly when his car toppled over a sixteen foot embankment. They planned to marry in March and had many arrangements. The news shocked many friends and relatives in Blue Grass and Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McClure Egg
James Bratton Luft
Inanville
N. Y
University of Cincinnati
Blue Grass
Lexington
January Sale at The Variety Store McCormick and Wright
At cost for cash to reduce large stock during January every article in the store is offered at actual cost. Stock includes groceries nations hosiery toys queensware hardware tinware woodenware and more. Come in and take your choice at The Variety Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick & Wright
Infanticide suspect Burns escapes authorities in Jeffersonville
Sheriff reports Mate Burns indicted for alleged infant murder has escaped. The one day old infant allegedly drowned in an old well August 20. Burns is said to be critically ill and cannot be moved. authorities pursue her whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Crooks
Mate Burns
Jeffersonville
Kirk
Crooks
Family reunion at Geo W Anderson Sr home
Christmas day gathering at Geo W Anderson Sr residence featured a sumptuous dinner and a Christmas tree laden with gifts. Attending were John W Lockridge and family Grace Mary Elizabeth, Geo W Anderson Jr and family George Lucile Mary Bird, Grover C Anderson, W C Moore, Olivia Anderson and Jas N Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Anderson, Sr
John W. Lockridge
Forrest Grace
Mary
Elizabeth
Geo. W. Anderson Jr
George Lucile
Mary Bird
Grover C. Anderson
W. C. Moore
Olivia Anderson
Jas. N. Anderson
Sale of Bank Stock at Mt. Sterling Court House
On Monday January 19 1913 County Court Day I will sell ten shares of Traders National Bank Mt Sterling stock in two blocks of five at public outcry at 1 pm for cash or on credit up to one year with 6 percent interest the stock to be pledged as security 2031
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Traders National Bank
Kentucky Press Association Meeting In Lexington
The mid winter session of the Kentucky Press Association gathers scribes from across the state at the Phoenix Hotel Lexington for an enthusiastic convention with the largest attendance on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Press Association
Phoenix Hotel
Lexington
Cockrell Buys Land Interest in Alabama Alfalfa Plantation
Mr M C Cockrell returned from Van Dorn Alabama with R C Lloyd stake in Bright and Lloyd alfalfa plantation. Cockrell accompanied by son Bright who will be joined by wife and children. Lloyd visiting here. his return to Mt Sterling uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Cockrell
van Dorn
Ala
R. C. Lloyd
Bright & Lloyd
Cockrell
Bright
Lloyd
Mt. Sterling
Changes position at Montgomery National Bank
Mr Richard Winn resigns from the Montgomery National Bank and accepts a post in the offices of the Burley Tobacco Co in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Winn
Montgomery National Bank
Burley Tobacco Co
McDonald Brothers Buy Mayville Street Coal Yard Lot
McDonald Bros purchase of the J W William lot on Maysville street used for years as a coal yard. Sale price described as a good one though kept private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Bros
J. W. William
Maysville Street
Next Monday Officers-Elect Take Office in County
The article notes the January 5 1914 entry of new county officers led by Judge W O Chenault Sr and Sheriff Harry Howell with deputies R M Montjoy Wm Cravens and others. It lists the incoming administration: Attorney Earl W Senff Clerk Keller Greene chief deputy L R Douglas Superintendent Georgie Sledd Assessor Jas T Barnes Jailer John F Richardson Coroner George C Eastin and Fiscal Court members O W McCormick W D Henry C L Dean T C Quisenberry Matt Wells Frank P Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Allen McCormick
W. O. Chenault
Crooks
Harry F. Howell
Messrs
R. M. Montjoy
Wm. Cravens
James T. Barnes
John F. Richardson
C. T. Wilson
W. O. Chenault, Sr
Earl W. Senff
Keller Greene
L. R. Douglas
Georgie Sledd
Jas. T. Barnes
George C. Eastin
O. W. McCormick
W. D. Henry
C. L. Dean
T. C .Quisenberry
Matt Wells
Frank P. Boyd
Arrasmith and Bryant Tie in Odebolt Nuptials
Miss Calla Arrasmith formerly of Mt. Sterling wed A B Bryant in Odebolt Iowa on a Wednesday evening. The bride, daughter of T M Arrasmith of North Carolina, had lived with relatives in Mt. Sterling before moving to Odebolt. The groom is a prominent young Odebolt businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calla Arrasmith
Odebolt
Towa
Shannon Stock Company at Tabb Theater Opens With A Receipt in Full
The Shannon Stock Company is at the Tabb Theater all week starting with A Receipt in Full. The house was crowded and the performance was first class with well taken parts and costumes far superior to others at this price. They came well recommended and impressed critics with the opening show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon Stock Company
Tabb Theater
Extra Good Xmas Trade
Merchants report strong holiday business and optimism for a prosperous year ahead. Progressive business men who advertised in this paper praise the trading period and foresee continued growth.
City Council Grants Saloons Licenses and Refund Plan
The City Council met Monday night and granted saloon licenses with a pending refund provision. If the county local option election is upheld in the Court of Appeals and saloons must close, the unearned portion of licenses would be refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Communion Service at Presbyterian Church in January 1914
The church schedules a Sunday morning Communion on January 4 1914 with a preparatory service the prior Wednesday at 7 pm. Sermons will be by the pastor and a special Foreign Missions offering will be taken. This will be the last Communion with Dr Hirshman as pastor, and all members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Hirshman
Bath County Couple United in Wedlock at Home
Bath county pair Mr. Sherman Cracraft and Miss Vivian Shrout wed on Wednesday evening in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Caton at the home of the groom’s brother-in-law, R. P. Haydon, on West Main Street. The couple enjoys many well wishers hoping for long happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Cracraft
Vivian Shrout
Bath County
Rev. Caton
R. P. Haydon
West Main Street
Fine Yearling Filly Sold for $1000 at Elmwood Stock Farm
Mr James R Magowan proprietor of Elmwood Stock Farm sold via H C Moody a fine yearling filly by J Malcolm Forbes out of Mendosa Worthy for $1000. The purchaser is Lexington based and the horse is described as exceptionally fine with great expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Magowan
Elmwood Stock Farm
H.C. Moody
Lexington
J. Malcolm Forbes
Mendosa Worthy
Cantata Holy Night Dropped From Opera House Schedule
It is impracticable to repeat the Cantata Holy Night in the Opera House next Sabbath evening. The free use of the opera house by Mr. Wilkerson is gratefully appreciated.
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Wilkerson
Brights Disease Fatal for Local Businessman
Mr. Nick Hadden Jr. of Hadden & Lane died at home in Montgomery after a prolonged illness from Brights disease. He was about years old, member of the Camargo Christian church, a devoted husband and father of three, survived by his wife and children Kathryn, Margaret, Beall Hadden, and his mother Mrs. Sallie A. Hadden of Kiddville. Funeral arrangements had not been set. The Advocate extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Hadden, Jr
Hadden & Lane
Montgomery County
Hadden
Christian Church
Camargo
Beall Hadden
Kathryn
Margaret Hadden
Sallie A. Hadden
Kiddville
Clark County
Advocate
Biggest Sale Of The Season At The Farmer's House
Monday’s sale saw 254000 pounds sold at an average of 12 96 per hundred, the largest of the season with prices at least 1 12 cents higher than any prior. Next sale planned today as floors fill. Notable averages include S English Anderson 12090 lb at 1505 Chenault Turley 966 lb at 1694 J Carroll Hamilton 2775 lb at 1598 Hart Donaldson 11435 lb at 1589.
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S. English Anderson
Chenault & Turley
J. Carroll Hamilton
Hart & Donaldson
For Sale Brick house on Holt avenue with outbuildings
For sale a new six room brick house with sleeping porch and bath on Lot 88 by 287 Holt avenue. Includes stable buggy house orchard and cistern. Listed by R. F. Greene at 262-1.
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Holt Avenue
R. F. Greene
Child Burned Face and Eyes by Firecracker on Christmas
Warren Caywood, son of Mr and Mrs Gano Caywood, suffered painful facial and eye burns from a firecracker during Christmas Day celebrations.
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Warren
Gano Caywood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Press Association
Watson Lodge No. 32
Watson Lodge
A. M
Order
S. S. Fizer
M. Fizer
R. W. Filbin
C. B. Fizer
A. H.hishman
J. W. Groves
W. A. Carf
Alabama
Will
Arrasmith—Bryant
Hoffman’s Insurance Agency
Mt. Sterling National Bank
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