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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1911

Page

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Explosion damages warehouse owned by Allie Robertson

A dynamite blast ripped the southwest corner of Allie G. Robertson’s warehouse, near a C O box car on the track, wounding nothing severely and drawing hundreds of onlookers. The property belongs to Lula M. Barnes with Robertson a tobacco buyer who recently moved from Bethel. Authorities pledge to identify the perpetrators.

Allie G. Robertson Indigna Lula M. Barnes Our City Bethel Bath County

TABB OPERA HOUSE PERFORMANCE PROMISES VAST ARTISTS

America's greatest in music and story draws audiences from Boston to San Francisco. A diverse program features violin, clarinet, cornet, French horn, saxophone, trombone, bells, chimes, whistling, vocal solos and readings. Describes a large company with clas sic and popular pieces.

America Boston New York Baltimore Washington Philadelphia San Francisco Portland Seattle

Monogram Stationery Tie-In at Advocate Pub Co

The Advocate Pub Co offers swell monogram stationery, promoting a stylish personal touch. Readers are invited to visit the publisher to browse designs and place orders.

Safety Boxes Arrive for Montgomery National Bank Customers

A supply of safety boxes for Montgomery National Bank customers arrived yesterday and are being installed.

Montgomery National Bank

Talk Sixteen and Insurance During Health

A speaker warns that excellent health can mislead and urges life insurance now. He argues even those who feel invincible may face sudden death, insisting timing matters and insurers offer protection before illness. The message appeals to strong men to secure family finances.

Special Matinee by Dudley Buck Concert Company

The Lyceum Course offers a 2:15 PM matinee at Table Opera House on Tuesday January 17 for Mt Sterling pupils. The Indiana based Dudley Buck Concert Company performs in the matinee with a distinct program from the evening show. Admission is 15 cents for pupils and 25 cents for others. The program features a violinist a flute soloist a pianist and a reader.

Lyceum Dudley Buck Indianapolis Table Opera House Mt. Sterling

Guthrie Prices and Values Clash in Market Talk

Clerks and traders dispute price guidance as Guthrie markets show divergent signals on value. Analysts warn investors to tread carefully amid inconsistent pricing patterns and limited liquidity.

Ten O'clock Closing Resolved by Pastors Conference

At a Mt. Sterling Pastors Conference meeting the resolution to close business places at 10 o clock on Saturdays was unanimously passed. It states business men would lose nothing and would favor employees, asking them to consider the matter. Signatories Rev H D Clark Rev H G Moody Rev B C Horton Rev W J Bolin.

Mt. Sterling

Guthrie's Cut Price Sale Seeks Women At Factory

Wanted women or girls sixteen or older to fill sewing machine positions at Guthrie's cut price sale. Learn to operate high speed power machines and join glove making. limited employment offered at the Factory on North Queen Street.

North Queen St

Elopement Unites Weckesser and Bittinger in Ashland Ironton

Paul Weckesser and Lottie Bittinger eloped on Tuesday taking the noon train to Ashland and crossed the river to Ironton to wed. Weckesser is the son of popular grocer Fred Weckesser. Bittinger is the daughter of telegraph operator H S Bittinger at the C and O depot. The couple is praised by friends and family.

Paul Weckesser Lottie Bittinger Fooler Ashland Ironton Weckesser Fred Weckesser Miss Bittinger H. S. Bitting

Guthrie sale and new Mt Sterling mail route announced

Beginning Monday January 16 a new city mail carrier will service the local post office. Mr Gilbert Y Triplett has been appointed to cover part of East Main street and Smithville with routes changed and extended toward the outskirts.

Gilbert Y. Triplett East Main Street Smithville

Engraved calling cards priced to please customers

Local shop proclaims the lowest prices on engraved calling cards with the latest styles. Shop offers a range of designs and discounts for bulk orders.

Advocate Pub. Co., Inc

Marriage of Robert Payne and Maggie Turley

On Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the couple were married at the bride’s parents on Queen Street. Rev. E. E. Dawson officiated. Miss Turley, daughter of Joe Turley, is praised as a deserving young lady. Mr. Payne works as a barber at Joe Scott’s shop in the National Hotel and is noted as popular and attentive to business. The pair departed Sunday for Cincinnati via the westbound C. & QO.

Queen Street Robert Payne Maggie Turley E. E. Dawson Miss Turley Joe Turley Payne Joe Scott National Hotel Westhound C. & QO Cincinnati

Robison the Jeweler moves to Reynolds Building

Robinson the Jeweler announces relocation to the Reynolds building corner Court and Maysville streets. He will enlarge his stock and continue serving customers seeking quality at reasonable prices, with hats cut to five dollars down to three dollars at Guthrie's New Quarters for Robinson.

Guthrie’s Rents Farm Offers Cut Price Sale

Our friend Mr. J. T. Highland has rented his farm for 1911 and moved to town taking rooms with his sister Mrs. Leo Games. Highland is a gentleman and we welcome him to the city hoping he will stay.

J. T. Highland Leo Games Highland

Obituary: Mrs Martha E Cassidy Dies at 72 in Kentucky

Mrs Martha Elizabeth Cassidy wife of the late Judge M M Cassidy died January 5 1911 at the Winchester home of her daughter Mrs M T McEldowney in her 73rd year Born May 21 1838 in Sharpsbury she left a large family including three daughters and two sisters Funeral services were held at the family residence conducted by Rev H Z Clark with burial at Machpelah Cemetery.

Martha Elizabeth Cassidy M. M. Cassidy M. T. McEldowney Winchester Cassidy Sharpsbury Andrew Boyd Fleming County H. 2. Clark Machpelah Cemetery

Cupid's Capers: Youthful Marriages Granted in County

The County Court Clerk issued marriage licenses for today. Clancy Watson, 16, daughter of Henry Watson, to J. W. Shields, 18, son of farmer J. M. Shields. Ellen Dennis, 24, of Bath County, to Millard Gibbons, 18, son of Frank Gibbons. Elizabeth Frogge, 16, daughter of John Frogge, to Richard C. Fugate, 20, son of W. L. Fugate. The Advocate sends best wishes for their futures.

A. A. Harelrigg Clancy Watson Henry Watson J. W. Shields J. M. Shields Ellen Dennis Bath County Millard Gibbons Frank Gibbons Elizabeth Frogge John Frogge Richard C. Fugate W. L. Fugate Clark County

George W Downs obituary at Chambers Station aged 75

George W Downs died at his home near Chambers Station in Menefee County on Thursday morning. He was 75 and remembered as a man of sterling integrity and devout Christian faith. Burial was at Chambers Station burying ground Friday at 1 pm. Survived by four children Mrs Thomas A Combs Lexington Mrs Andy James of this county John Downs and Andy Downs of Menefee. The note closes with sympathy from friends. Guthrie’s engraving and embossing offered.

George W. Downs Chambers Station Menefee County Downs Thomas A. Combs Lexington Andy James John and Andy Downs Menefee

Prominent Montgomery County Girl to Wed

Miss Allie Fay Mason will wed Mr. Herbert Coppage of Chicago in a noon ceremony at her father's Grissy Lick home on January 17. The Mason family is described as influential and popular, while Coppage is praised for his judgment in choosing a life partner.

John H. Mason Grissy Lick Allie Fay Mason Herbert Coppage Chicago Ill Miss Mason Coppage

Litigation Notice and Probate Credit Claim

All persons having claims against Frank C. Laughlin deceased are notified to present them properly proven for payment. Claims should be presented to Mrs. Kate Laven Executrix at Laughlin & Co. on North Maysville Street Mt Sterling Ky next door to Horton Wade and Co livery stable. 26-44 ae

Frank C. Laughlin Laughlin & Co North Maysville Street Mt. Sterling Horton, Wade && Co Kate Laven Horton, Wade & Co

Guthrie's Suits at Cut Prices After Richmond Avenue Purchase

M A Tyler buys three lots on Richmond Avenue from Fred Weckesser for one dollar and other considerations. Suits at cut prices are noted in Guthrie's listings.

M. A. Tyler Fred Weckesser Richmond Avenue

J W Henry known as Tucker Bill dies at 69

J Will Henry known as Tucker Bill dies at his son’s home near Aarons Run after a long illness of Brights disease. He was 69, longtime magistrate for 18 years, Morgan native, resident 54 years, trusted judge of jacks and jennets, Democratic leader, with a large circle of friends. Funeral at son’s residence conducted by Rev H D Clark, burial in Machpelah. The community offers sympathy to the family.

Squire J. Will Henry Aaron’s Run H. D. Clark Machpelah

Denton Accepts Head Book Keeper Post in Winchester

J. G. Denton has accepted the position of head book keeper for the Winchester Wholesale Grocery Company after his family left for Winchester on Monday. The community notes his honesty and Christian character as a valued citizen. Pants at cut prices. Guthrie's.

Thomas G. Denton Winchester Denton Winchester Wholesale Grocery Company City

Circuit Court convenes with many continued and felony cases

Circuit Court opens next Monday with 71 continued equity cases and 17 appearances, 23 continued ordinary cases and 24 appearances, and 53 felony and misdemeanor cases. A busy term is expected as numerous violations since the last term will require Grand Jury attention. Suits at cut prices Guthrie's.

Circuit Court

Judge H. Clay Howard Nominated Minister to Peru

President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Judge H. Clay Howard of Paris Kentucky for Minister to Peru to succeed Leslie Combs. The post carries a $10 000 annual salary and is reportedly free of opposition.

Taft Senate H. Clay Howard Peru Leslie Combs Judge Howard Paris

Somerset Church Officers Call Members to Sunday Service

Church officers request all possible members attend Sunday morning services conducted by Prof. Belcamp of Lexington where important business will be discussed.

Somerset Church Belcamp Lexington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Allie Robertson Tabb Opera House Rounds Ladies Ji. G. Hoffman General Agt Kentucky Guthrie H. G. Moody B. C. Horton W. J. Bolin Miss Lot Tie Bittinger Guthrie’s Guthrie's Robinson Rents Farm M. E. Cassidy Guthries Cupid’s Capers Montgomery County J. W. Henry J. G. Denton Howard Lancs Owen Laughlin & Son
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