Cecil Howell dies from live-wire burns in Los Angeles
Cecil Howell of Mt. Sterling dies in Los Angeles from burns after contact with a live wire. He had worked for Southern Consolidated Edison Electric Co. for years. Survived by his wife, parents, a sister Mrs Samuel Whitehead of Birmingham, and many relatives. Funeral plans not announced.
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Howard C. Howell
Cecil Howell
Los Angeles
Mr. Howell
Mt. Sterling
Southern Consolidated Edison Electric Co
Samuel Whitehead
Birmingham
Ala
Masquerade Friday at the Skating Rink
A masquerade event at the skating rink Friday night awards top skaters with a $5 umbrella prize and two weeks free skating, plus a two-week prize for the best skating couple. Masked skaters only 8 to 9, judges decide then.
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Tipton & Montjoy
Card of Thanks for Royal Arcanum Lodge Support
Mrs W A DeHaven expresses gratitude to Royal Arcanum Lodge No 1774 for promptly paying the life insurance policy on her late husband W A DeHaven. The policy was settled eight days after death was reported.
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Royal Arcanum Lodge No
W. A. DeHaven
Miss Ollie Carrington Accepts Beauty Parlor Position
Miss Ollie Carrington has accepted a position at the beauty parlors of Miss Emilee Young. She invites friends to call on her when in need of services in their line.
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Ollie Carrington
Emilee Young
Tonkin Weds Miss McClung in Ashland Home
Mr T J Tonkin Jr formerly of this city now in Winchester and Miss Anna J McClung of Ashland wed at the bride's parents home. Rev Pollett officiated and a breakfast followed. The couple plan a two week honeymoon in Chicago before settling in Winchester.
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T. J. Tonkin, Jr
Winchester
Anna J. McClung
Ashland
F. H. McClung
Tonkin
Central Kentucky Natural Gas Co
McClung
Pollett
Methodist Church
Chicago
City Property for Sale on Richmond Avenue
Private sale of residence with six rooms kitchen and bathroom on Richmond avenue plus about two acres of land. Heated and lighted by natural gas hydrant in front yard large cistern at kitchen door. Includes barn corn crib meat house hen house and space for two more buildings. Good grazing land for cow or horse and a fine garden.
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Richmond Avenue
Masquerade at the Skating Rink Friday Night
Attend the masqu eade event at the skating rink Friday night as advertised.
Married in Utah wedding of E C Land and Mattie Stouder
News reaches here of the marriage last month of E C Land formerly of this city and Miss Mattie Stouder of Colorado. Land has lived in Utah for several years and is brother to B G Land and Mrs J H Brunner. Friends here extend good wishes for the couple.
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E. C. Land
Mattie Stouder
Colorado
Mr. Land
Utah
B. G. Land
J. H. Brunner
Cataloging Stock for Sale Meeting Deadline
The catalog of a combination sale of fine stock is being prepared. See W. FE Bean at once or miss your chance to place stock in the catalog.
Indictment Doubts Against Fayette Gas Co Raise Public Debate
After complaints and a grand jury inquiry in Fayette County, no indictment against the gas company is found due to franchise limits. Consumers dispute bills, but the editorial states no action can fix the issue, noting gas quality tests favor Kentucky gas though customers face payment demands.
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Fayette County
Pittsburg
Kentucky
West Virginia
Changes Position for Tom Owings Telegraph Operator
Mr Tom Owings of this city transferred from Winchester where he served several months as a telegraph operator to Midland Kentucky.
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Tom Owings
Winchester
Midland
New Postal Ruling On Forwarding of Letters
Postmaster Lockridge received instructions directing that all letters dropped in the office or letter boxes be forwarded to their destination and that double postage will be collected from the recipient. The measure aims to greatly reduce government handling of such mail.
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Lockridge
All fruits. kinds of fancy evaporated Vanarsdell & Co.
No coherent event or actions present. The fragment mentions fruits and fancy evaporated products associated with Vanarsdell & Co. but provides no context, dates, places, or outcomes to summarize into a news item.
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Vanarsdell & Co
Oh you Spring Lamb and Country Ham at Green Wade's
Local ad promotes spring lamb and country ham at Green Wade's with a contact phone 100.
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Greenwade’s
Disastrous Blaze Damages Advocate Building
A fire in the attic above the Advocate office damaged the Chenault and Crear building, soaked Linotype and presses, likely started by an electric wire. The Sentinel-Democrat press will print this issue, as repairs begin for the next issue from new quarters with aid from friends and customers assured.
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Theattic
Advocate
Chenault & Crear
Sentinel-Democrat Press
Gatewood Buys Stock in Monarch Milling Co
Mr A J Gatewood purchases stock in Monarch Milling Co owned by Robt Collier and will join the company March 1. Gatewood is described as a courteous gentleman with many friends and is expected to be a valuable addition to the business.
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A. J. Gatewood
Monarch Milling Co
Robt. Collier
Gatewood
Masquerade at the rink Friday night
A masquerade event is planned at the local rink this Friday night. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy music, dancing, and socializing in a festive atmosphere. Local organizers expect strong attendance and promote family-friendly activities.
Nell Catlett Wyatt Dies After Prolonged Illness
Miss Nell Catlett Wyatt, 21, dies after a three year battle with a baffling disease. Funeral services were held at the parents' home on Harrison avenue, led by Rev. T. W. Watts, with burial at Machpelah Cemetery. The family receives deep sympathy.
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Nell Catlett Wyatt
B. F. Wyatt
Harrison Avenue
T. W. Watts
Machpelalf
Turley's sale yields varied livestock and implements
A large sale led by Allie W. McCormick saw 10 feeders average around 76 per head with prices ranging up to 205 for a driving horse and 133 for a mule. Several cattle and horses sold, hay and corn values noted, and farm implements sold well despite unsettled weather.
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Allie W. McCormick
Skating Rink Opens With Afternoon Sessions for Ladies and Children
The skating rink invites families with afternoon skating for ladies and children and evening sessions for adults. Attend for leisure and recreation.
Ernest Gillispie Sells Jack to Henry Williams
Ernest Gillispie sold last Thursday his 3 year old jack for 900 dollars to Henry Williams of Buffalo Illinois.
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Ernest Gillispie
Henry Williams
Buffalo
Ill
Jack
Free Cooking School for Ladies at Rogers Building
The Calumet Baking Powder Co of Chicago presents a no charge cooking school and demonstration at the Rogers building beside Morris Cafe. Mrs Sibley, a world renowned cook, leads the event with prizes for the five best cakes baked by attendees. Ladies urged to attend.
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The
Calumet Baking Powder Co
Chicago
Ill
Rogers
Morris’ Cafe
Sible
Hell paved with good intentions quote misreads hot truth
A pithy adage notes that even well meaning deeds can backfire, delivering harsh consequences. The saying warns that benevolent aims do not guarantee favorable outcomes.
Farm Sale and Land Transfer Noted on Winchester Pike
Dr. J A VanSant bought Kern’s farm on the Winchester pike last week. The farm includes a residence, stock barn and silo and was bought privately. VanSant also sold 20 acres on the Ogings ville pike to Lafe Kissick at 272 dollars per acre.
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Gano Johnson
Johnson
Asa Pieratt
A. §. Tackett
J. A. VanSant
R. G. Kern
Winchester Pike
Dr. VanSant
Ogingsville Pike
Lafe Kissick
Yearling Sale By Express To Walnut Ridge Vendor
Mr. R. B. Young sold a fine yearling by private treaty to H. L. Ponder of Walnut Ridge Arkansas by express last Wednesday. This is the third animal Mr. Young has shipped to this party by correspondence.
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R. B. Young
H. L. Ponder
Walnut Ridge
Arkansas
Mr. Young
Overland Automobiles Hit Low Price Benchmark
The $950 Overland is advertised as the lowest priced car by size power and capacity. Potential buyers are urged to see it at Bankstreet Garage or Henry Judy, agent.
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Bankstreet Garage
Henry Judy
Cold bleak court day at cattle sale with few sales
About 1,500 cattle were offered in very cold trade with prices high yet slow sales. Yearlings and heifers sold around 30 to 65 dollars per head, cows and oxen lower, many cattle unsold at night. Mules market dull with no buyers, buyers believed home near fire. Local names include W L Byrd, Wm Marshall, Sam Keeton, Lee Zates, Mike Wilsory, Haden Jackson, Simon Weil.
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W.L. Byrd
Bourbon County Party
Wm. Marshall
Sam Keeton
Carter County
Wm. Anderson
Lee Zates
Mike Wilsory
Haden Jackson
Simon Weil
Lexington
W. L. Byrd
Farmers Meet at Frankfort
The Kentucky State Farmers Institute will be held at Frankfort February 24 25 and 26. Commissioner J W Newman has arranged a splendid program and urges a large attendance.
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Kentucky State Farmers Institute
Frankfort
J. W. Newman
For Sale Second Hand Buggy and Platform Scale
One second hand buggy in good condition and a platform scale for sale. Apply to Mt. Sterling Laundry Co. by phone 15.
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Mt. Sterling Laundry Co
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Cal
MR. Tonkin
Miss McLung
Mr. Sterling
City
Lexington Grand Jury
All For Wear
Brunner
Leep
Turley
Hell
Buys Farm
the Advocate For Printing
Mary E. Carrington
Queen Street
Carrie M. Johnson
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