Merchants Form Protective Association in Montgomery County
Leading local merchants met in the County Courtroom to organize the Merchants Protective Association of Montgomery County. The aim is to shield members from bad debts with a proven plan used in other cities. Early members include Roberts & Ringo Prewitt & Howell Dr. P. K. McKenna and several others. officers elected are O. W. McCormick president John J. Walsh vice president H. B. Ringo treasurer and WwW. Hi. Strossman secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Protective Association of
Montgomery County
Mt Sterling
Roberts & Ringo
Prewitt & Howell
P. K. McKenna W. H. Berry & Co
John W. Jones
Vanarsdell & Co
the Rogers Co
Punch & Graves
T. K. Barnes & Co
P. Greenwade
Walsh Bros
Thomas Kennedy
J. B. White
S. M. Newrheyer
Dr. R. L. Spratt
W. A. Sutton & Son
J. D. Hazelrigg & Son
S. E. Kelly & Co
McCormick Lumber Co
Harris & Johnson
Chenault &Crear
W. S. Lloyd Novelty Store
Robinson &Moore Botts & Humphries
F. C. Duerson
R. H. Dale Star Planing Mill Co
Hainline & Leverett
G. H. Strother
McDonald Bros
W. R. Thompson
Association
O. W. McCormick
John J. Walsh
H. B. Ringo
Hi. Strossman
Mrs. Kelly Operated On at St Joseph Hospital
Mrs. M. S. Kelly underwent surgery in Lexington at St. Joseph Hospital for hemorrhoids. She is recovering well and expected to make a full recovery shortly. The notice ends with an advertisement urging readers to start the new year by buying meats at Greenwade's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Lexington
St. Joseph Hospital
Greenwade’s
King Welsh Dies After Illness in Lexington
King Welsh, a prominent Lexington newspaper man and son of Sallie King Welsh, died Saturday after months of illness. He was connected with the Lexington Herald for many years and is remembered by Lexington and local citizens. A rental notice for Eliza M. Jordan appears after the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Welsh
Lexington
Welsh
Sallie King Welsh
West Third Street
B. J. Welsh
J. P. King
Lexington Herald
Remodeling of Mrs Lewis Apperson building on West Main
The business house of Mrs. Lewis Apperson on West Main street, formerly Rob inson jeweler, is being handsomely remodeled with a new front patin and updates. When finished, it will house Mr A M Domb's store offering ladies ready to wear apparel. Trade with us and your money will stay at home. Mt Sterling Laundry Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Apperson
West Main Street
Robinson
A. M. Domb
Mt. Sterling Laundry Co
Resigns Position From Local Jewelry Firm
Mr Rodnoey Jenkins resigns his post with Mr J W Jones jeweler and leaves Sunday for Richmond to take a similar job with Mr Ernest Lane. Jenkins made many friends in Sterling and will be missed. Farmer offers Laughlin Co plow gear and collars for savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodnoey Jenkins
J. W. Jones
Richmond
Ernest Lane
Jenkins
Sterling
Mr. Farmer
Laughlin Co
Death of Mr Joseph Johnson at 87 in Montgomery County
Mr Joseph Johnson longtime resident of Montgomery County died at his home on the Paris pike Thursday night aged 87 in failing health after a fall several weeks ago He was a 50 year member of the Christian church 30 year officer at Somerset church and is survived by ten children Funeral services were held at his residence at 10 o clock Saturday conducted by Rev H D Clark burial in Machpelah cemetery The community mourns the loss of a kindly respected man. The note warns trespassers to keep off Fitzpatrick farm near Howard's Mill under penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Johnson
Montgomery County
Paris Pike
Johnson
Christian Church
Somerset Church
Mr. Johnson
G. W. Kemper
Millersburg
J. S. Herriott
Oklahoma
L. B. Greene
J. D. Gay
Claude L. Halley
J. E. Gay
Francis Johnson
J. Gano Johnson
J. Keller Johnson
J. Wells Johnson
H. D. Clark
Machpelah Cemetery
James T Turley Dies of Brights Disease at 45
James H Turley prominent Montgomery farmer and Sideview merchant died at home near Sideview last Tuesday night after five weeks illness from acute Brights disease. He was 45, survived by wife and four children, with a valuable estate. Burial was at Machpelah Cemetery Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Turley
Montgomery County
Sideview
Bright
Turley
Amos Turley
Machpelah
Buff The Laughlin Co Offers Roof Replacement Help
If you need a new roof we know it will pay you to let us figure with you on it. Buff The Laughlin Co. presents roof services and consultation.
Former Mr Sterling Boy of Sterling City Killed by Train
Ernest I Robinson known as Smiley aged 40 died last week when struck by a train near Gauley Bridge West Virginia He was son of J S and Mrs Robinson and brother of Miss Mattie and Thomas Robinson He had been away from his city about five years and was then manager of a telephone company in West Virginia His brother Tom Robinson of this city was notified and went to arrange the body
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest I. Robinson
Smiley
Gauley Bridge
W.va
Tom Robinson
Mr. Robinson
J. S. Robinson
Miss Mattie
Thomas Robinson
West Virginia
Governor Wilson to address Kentucky General Assembly
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey announced he will speak in Frankfort before the Kentucky General Assembly in a joint session on Friday February 9. A Capitol Hotel dinner honoring Wilson is planned with anticipated attendance from across the state. Fowls fresh fish sausage and lard by E. T. Hon & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Kentucky General Assembly
L. W. Arnett
Covington
Wilson
Kentucky
Frankfort
Capitol Hotel
E. T. Hon & Co
Omnibus Claims bill to send funds to Kentucky
The Omnibus Claims bill reported favorably in the House would allocate funds to Kentucky totaling 1,551,583.00 with local claims including Jos. E. Lindsey 1080.00 J. M. Hall 750.00 Methodist Church 46.00 Presbyterian Church 650.00 It is expected to pass this session of Congress.
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Kentucky
Sims
Tennessee
Jos. E. Lindsey
J. M. Hall
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Warehouse Opens for Tobacco Receipts in Lexington Area
Warehouse ready to receive tobacco with Saturday sales planned. Notify Jas. R. Peed, manager, for unloading and timing. Asa Bran, County Chairman, directs, phone 538. Weather permitting, tobacco will reach selling condition and sales will proceed with buyers on hand in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. R. Peed
Lexington
Asa Bran
P. H. Davis Buys Winchester Stock of Goods
P H Davis buys the bankrupt stock of R Frank in Winchester valued at 6000 dollars of clothing shoes and furnishing goods. He to open a 30 day sale today at the old North Main street stand offering all items at half price 50 cents on the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Davis
R. Frank
Winchester
North Main Street
Greenwade Offers Full Line of Premium Meats
Greenwade markets a complete range of high quality meats, emphasizing top cuts and freshness for discerning customers. The ad highlights variety and superior produkt offerings in a shopful selection.
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Greenwade
Gilkison and Dickens Wed in Versailles
Mr G W Gilkison, a prosperous Versailles businessman, married Miss Ella Dickens at Versailles on January 22 1912. The bride, a popular resident of this city, has been living with sister Mrs O S Bromagem and they plan to reside in Versailles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Gilkison
Ella Dickens
Versailles
Laughlin Co Promotes Plow Gear and Collars
A brief notice announces Laughlin Co offers plow gear and collars at low prices.
Farm sale near Winchester sets high price record
Mrs. Mary Swettiam purchased 60 acres from W. T. Swango at 160 dollars per acre, a farm located 44 miles from Winchester. The deal represents one of the highest priced farm sales in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Swettiam
W. T. Swango
Winchester
Mt Sterling and Winchester Business Men's Clubs Push Public Utilities Reform
At Mt Sterling meeting, club adopts resolutions urging Legislature to enact a Public Utilities bill ensuring prompt transmission of messages between telephone and telegraph networks. A committee will lobby senator and representative to pass the law. Winchester Club echoes the call. Also notes standard breakfast foods at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Winchester Bride Ties Ceremony With Mr Phil Coulter
The marriage of Miss Carrie Morgan Graves of Winchester to Mr. Phil Coulter of Louisville will be solemnized today at the bride’s home in a quiet ceremony. The couple will depart for their wedding journey afterward, and Coulter, a traveling representative of Robinson Norton & Co. of Louisville, has many local friends sending best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Morgan Graves
Winchester
Phil Coulter
Louisville
Coulter
Robinson, Norton & Co
Father of Miss Anna Pomroy Dies After Lingering Illness
Mr. M. Pomroy, father of Miss Anna Pomroy of the Spot Cash Grocery Co., died Sunday night at his Elizabeth West Virginia home after a lingering illness. Miss Pomroy has the sympathy of many friends in the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Pomroy
Anna Pomroy
Spot Cash Grocery Co
Elizabeth
W. Va
Miss Pomroy
Local Farmer Blevins Buys 155 Acre Farm Near Maysville
Mr A M Blevins purchased a 155 acre farm about five miles from Maysville and plans to move by March 1st. A public sale advertisement appears in this issue detailing the property and sale terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Blevins
Maysville
Water company to install filter plant at Mt Sterling
W. P. Hackett manager of Mt Sterling Water Light and Ice Co. and H. R. Prewitt attorney traveled to Wilkes Barre Pa to meet with plant owners and discuss construction plans for a filter facility. Work expected to begin when weather permits. Heinzs 57 varieties at Vanarsdells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hackett
Mt. Sterling Water, Light & Ice Co
H. R. Prewitt
Wilkes-Barre
Double Winchester Weddings Tie the Peters Sisters
Miss Mary Peters and Miss Roberta Peters both wed in Richmond on Monday in quiet ceremonies with their respective grooms from Winchester. The Peters sisters, daughters of the late A. G. Peters, are noted locals with many relatives who wish them happiness. Phone S. E. Kelly & Co. for Fresh and Cured Meats.
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Mary Peters
Bybee Kissenger
Roberta Peters
George Lewis
Winchester
Richmond
Peters
A. G. Peters
New Professor Penrod Named Principal at Mt Sterling College
Central City Kentucky awaits Prof. P. M. Penrod as principal of the Commercial and Business Department at Mt. Sterling College Institute. He fills the vacancy left by Prof. Haddock and brings extensive experience in business and literary school teaching. Tender steaks and roasts at Vanarsdells.
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P. M. Penrod
Central City
Mt. Sterling Collegiate Institute
W. H. Haddock
Penrod
Train at Winchester Delays For Cincinnati Passengers
The Cincinnati train will wait 15 minutes at Winchester if the L and N line is late so Mt. Sterling passengers do not wait hours. Proposed by Jno. B. Frazer secretary of the Business Men's Club. Greenwade's offers cheap cash prices on candy nuts oranges and apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cincinnati
Mt. Sterling
Jno
Frazer
Business Men’s Club
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Merchants’ Protective Association
Mrs. Kelly
Mr. King Welsh
Eliza M. Jordan
Oz. A. J
Kellogg’s
Valentine
George Washington
St. Patrick and
Lincoln
Fitzpatrick
Howard’s Mill
Thos. W. Fitzpatrick
James T. Turley
the Laughlin Co
Virginia
General Assembly
The
Vanarsdell’s
Heinz’s
Vanarsdells
Mt, Sterling
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