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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1911

Page

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Court convicts Loyd Willoughby in election day killing

Loyd Willoughby was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the shooting death of William York in Jeffersonville during election day. Sentencing will proceed under indeterminate law by Judge Young. The docket also includes George Goddard verdicts and several other cases in Bath and Clark counties with mixed outcomes and upcoming trials. The Grand Jury plans to reconvene Thursday. Lydia Reffitt was acquitted of malicious cutting and wounding.

Lioyd Willoughby William York Jeffersonville Young

Watsons Sell Harrison Avenue Cottage to Ricketts and Hadder

Mr and Mrs Henry Watson sold their residence on Harrison avenue to Dr J T Ricketts and Nick Hadder Jr for 2700 dollars. Possession will be given at once. The cottage sits on a lot extending from Harrison avenue to Queen street.

Henry Watson Harrison Avenue J. T. Ricketts Nick Hadder, Jr Queen Street

Stoner Accepts Position as Local Salesman

Robert Stoner, who moved here from New York with his parents, has accepted a salesman position with Punch & Graves. He is described as popular and an excellent salesman, with a strong expectation to succeed.

Robert Stoner New York Punch & Graves Stoner

Courteous treatment and prompt delivery at Greenwade's

Courteous treatment and prompt delivery of meats and groceries at Greenwade's highlighted in the notice.

Greenwade’s

Talk Eighteen Life Insurance The Clean Bill

This excerpt promotes life insurance as a safe secure policy free of concealed technicalities. It argues against deception by other companies and urges readers to trust the subject, Hoffman, whose aim is to prove life insurance as the best form.

Hoffman

Directors Elected for Montgomery County Fair 1911

At Mt Sterling Kentucky county court room the Montgomery County Fair Association elected a seven member board for 1911. James R Magowan was named president with D N Young J H Giliaspie and others as directors. W C Hamilton named secretary and UL G Thompson treasurer. The board adjourned to set the next annual fair date.

Montgomery County County Court Room Mt. Sterling James R. Magowan Squire Turner W. C. Hamilton Esq C. G. Thompson D. N. Young W. R. Thompson J. C. Graves R. D. Barnes John Greenwade J. H. Gillaspie Montgomery County Fair Association John D. Greenwade W. R K. Thompson

Vanarsdell's Offers Full Line of Cereals

A local notice states Vanarsdell's stocks a complete line of cereals for shoppers. The advertisement emphasizes variety and availability at the store.

Vanarsdell’s

Barn Burns Destroying Foley Tobacco Barn Near Stoops

A Friday afternoon blaze destroyed Claude Foley’s large tobacco barn near Stoops with eleven acres of tobacco and farming implements inside. Loss estimated at about $3,000 with $2,100 insured. Foley’s friends regret the fire.

Claude Foley Stoops Foley

Bailey Accepts Pastoral Call to Macon Church

Rev. B. B. Bailey, pastor of the Shelbyville Baptist church, has accepted a call to lead a Baptist church in Macon Georgia. He is widely known in Shelbyville and leaves with many friends wishing him success in his new field.

B. B. Bailey Baptist Church Shelbyville Macon

Fire at Dr Bonner House on Locust Street

Firefighters extinguished a small blaze at Dr Bonner's residence on Locust Street around eight Tuesday morning. The quick response brought the fire under control with no injuries reported.

Dr. Bonner Locust Street

Chairman Prewitt Postpones Committee Meeting

Chairman Henry R. Prewitt postponed the January 25 committee meeting to February 4 at 1 30 p m in the Louisville Hotel room to receive the sub committee’s report and set primary details for the May 27 election. The delay reflects county chairmen awaiting financial figures to fund the primary and ensure fair party operation in Kentucky.

Henry R. Prewitt Democratic State Executive Committee Louisville Henry R. Prewirr

Miss Rose Wilson Weds John McDonald in Catholic Parsonage

Miss Rose Wilson and John McDonald united in marriage last Wednesday night at the Catholic parsonage officiated by Rev. T. J. McCaffrey. McDonald is brother to Councilman James McDonald and City tax Collector B. J. McDonald. Wilson has won many friends in the city. The Aprocare joins well wishers for a long, happy married life.

John McDonald Rose Wilson T. J. McCaffrey Mr. McDonald James McDonald First Ward B. J. McDonald Miss Wilson Aprocare

Country on the Market at Greenwade's

The best country laid on the market at Greenwade's, offered with premium quality and value. Buyers are invited to inspect and negotiate terms with Greenwade's sales staff on site.

Greenwade’s

For Sale 140 Acre Farm with House Orchard and Stock Pond

For sale 140 acres as a whole or in parts 50 acres with house 50 acres with tenant house or 40 acres unimproved. Includes good orchard a never failing spring and a stock pond. Contact Mt Sterling or Dr J B Spratt Camargo. Walter H Wright. Pier.

Mt. Sterling J. B. Spratt Camargo Walter H. Wright

Notice of pardon application by convict Frank SayMan

The undersigned inmate now serving a sentence for house breaking will apply for a gubernatorial pardon within six days. This serves as notice to anyone who may object to the pardon. Frank SayMan indicates the action and intends to seek clemency.

Frank SayMan

Six-room cottage offered for $2250 in prime neighborhood

Real estate ad states a well located six room cottage in a nice neighborhood near the business center. In first class condition. Sold by W. Hoffman Wood "The Man Who Sells the Earth."

W. Hoffman Wood Man

Call Issued On Tobacco Growers Meeting In Montgomery County

A county wide call urges tobacco raisers to assemble at Mt. Sterling courthouse on January 28 1911 to decide crop plans for 1911. The document lists many growers with acreages and others who did not specify acres. The June 1910 meeting in Mt. Sterling is referenced as not reflecting the county’s wishes.

Montgomery County Mt. Sterling Court House

Amusements at Table Opera House Begin New Policy

Starting Monday January 30 the Table Opera House adopts a new amusement policy with Greater Pictures and Illustrated Songs and a single 10c admission. Shows run 7:30 to 10 pm with late entry allowed, and audiences expected to attend nightly for full entertainment. Sis Perkins at Table Opera House February 4 for one night. The Thief comes to Table Opera House February 7. Greenwade's offers full market selection.

Table Opera House Sterling Sis Perkins Indiana Lyceum Theatre New York

Greenwade Slaughterhouse Promises Sanitary Standards

The firm proclaims the most sanitary slaughterhouse in the state section. It invites customers to visit and verify its cleanliness and quality practices.

Greenwade

Woman’s Temperance Union Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

The Mr. Sterling Woman's Christian Temperance Union has elected officers for the ensuing year with Mrs. B. F. Thomson as president and Mrs. Ed. T. Reis as vice president. The local organization, part of the National Union, appoints eleven department superintendents including Evangelistic Mrs. B. F. Horton and Purity Mrs. Robert Tipton.

Mr. Sterling Woman’s Christian Temperance Union B. F. Thomson Ed. T. Reis Bruce W. Trimble C. K. Oldham W. Hoffman Wood B. F. Horton C. K Oldham John Freeland Ed. Reis Lizzie Harper Thomas Heinrich Flower Mission Ellis Spratt Mothers B. F. Perry Press Hoffman Wood Purity Robert Tipton

Family Exits for Portland as Mr Anderson Relocates

Miller Anderson and his son Fred depart this week for Portland Oregon where Mr Anderson plans to settle. After securing a residence he will invite his wife and other family to join him. Raised in Montgomery county he leaves behind many friends who regret the move but wish him prosperity.

Miller Anderson Fred Portland Ore Mr. Anderson Montgomery County

Stewart Brothers Buy Two Building Lots on Spring Street

William F. and David Stewart of Jeffersonville have purchased two building lots on Spring Street from W. C. Hamilton and Chas. B. Duerson in this county. They plan to build two residences in the spring and move their families to the city. The price was private.

William F. and David Stewart Jeffersonville County Spring Street W.C. Hamilton Chas. B. Duerson

Miss Stofer Hosts Reception for Visiting Young Women

On Friday night Miss Mary Cobb Stofer will entertain with an elaborate reception at her Sycamore street home in honor of visitors Miss Jennie Darnell from Flemingsburg Miss Katherine Klein from Lexington and Miss Margaret Trimble from Columbus Missouri.

Mary Cobb Stofer Sycamore Street Jennie Darnell Flemingsburg Katherine Klein Lexington Margaret Trimble Columbus

Air Float Talcum Powder From The Tale Mine Near Asheville

The Tale mine near Asheville North Carolina yields Air Float a pure talcum powder with a delicate violet perfume. The Fair Store offers a free sample to customers who call.

Tale Asheville N. C

Mrs Nancy J Thompson Buys Queen Street Property

T F Rogers and Son conveyed to Mrs Nancy J Thompson property on Queen street from M W Bostain. The Baptist church ladies announce a bazar to be held the first week in December 1911.

T. F. Rogers & Son M. W. Bostain Queen Street Nancy J. Thompson Ladies of the Baptist Church

Champ Clark backs Louisville for Democratic national convention

Representative Champ Clark approves the proposal to stage the next Democratic national convention in Louisville, signaling support from a prominent party figure.

Champ Clark Louisville

Noted Baptist Divine Dead at Richmond

The Rev. William Heth Whitsett D D longtime Southern Baptist scholar died at his Richmond Virginia home last week in his seventieth year He leaves a widow a son W BR Whitsett of Baltimore and a daughter Mrs Howard Whitehead of Richmond Whitsett a Confederate cavalryman under Gen Forrest later a professor at Southern Theological Seminary Louisville and president of the seminary He resigned the presidency after a baptism by immersion controversy and later was a professor at Richmond College until his spring retirement

William Heth Whitsitt D. D Southern Baptist Church Richmond W. BR. Whitsett Baltimore Howard 3. Whitehead Whitsett Tennessee Ger. Forrest Southern Theological Seminary At Louisville Richmond College

Blue Grass Farm for Sale Near Mt. Sterling

Amanda T Howell blue grass farm four miles from Mt Sterling on Howard's Mill pike offers 192 acres in high cultivation. Includes 6 room brick house 13 acre tobacco barn stock barn ample tobacco land and last year plowed rye ground. Improvements sound dwelling painted last year. Apply to A L Tipton or C W Nesbitt Me Sterling Ky. 98-31.

Amanda T. Howell Mt. Sterling Howard’s Mill Pike A. L. Tipton C. W. Nesbitt Me. Sterling

Kentucky Leaders Shine as Nation Honors Them

Kentucky figures like Speaker-to-be Champ Clark and Oscar Underwood, poised to chair the Ways and Means Committee, showcase the state's prominence in national affairs. Their actions reflect Kentucky pride and clear worthiness to the commonwealth.

Kentucky Champ Clark Oscar Underwood Committee On Ways and Means Congress

Gatewood heirs share estate in Lexington will

The will of the late R. T. Anderson Sr. admitted to probate in Fayette County Court names Mrs. A. J. Gatewood of Lexington and her daughter Mildred Elizabeth Gatewood as beneficiaries. Mrs. Gatewood receives 3000 dollars and Mildred Gatewood 1000 dollars.

R. T. Anderson, Sr Lexington Fayette County A. J. Gatewood Mildred Elizabeth Gatewood

Nice Banana's Oranges Grapes At Van

Fruit sale note lists Nice Bananas Oranges Grapes and Malaga grapes available at Van. The fragment suggests a local market or shop offer. No clear dates, prices, or seller names evident from the text.

Malaga Vanarsdell’s

Fleming Conner and Lizzie Dennis Wedding Recalls Howard’s Mill Area

Fleming Conner and Lizzie Dennis were wed at J. O. Hall's residence on Mitch ell Avenue last Wednesday afternoon. Conner is a successful farmer from the Howard's Mill neighborhood, while Dennis, a prominent young lady from Peeled Oak, is noted for her attractiveness.

Fleming Conner Lizzie Dennis J. O. Hall Mitchell Ave Conner Howard’s Mill

Millionaire Bolcom vows to fund murder conviction

Seattle lumber dealer W. W. Bolcom says he will spend his entire fortune to secure the conviction of the shooter who killed his son Frank Bolcom, 19, on a Fulton street in Kentucky.

W. W. Bolcom Seattle Wash Frank Bolcom Fulton, Ky

Also Mentioned on This Page

Circuit Court George Goddard Thomas Fitzpatrick Citizens Guarantee & Trust Company West Virginia Anderson Goddard James Cartmell Cartmell Bath County Millard Charlie Martin Hill Willoughby Grand Jury Ruben Durham Lydia Reffitt H. G. Hoffman General Agt Bailey Prewitt Miss Rose Wilson J. 5. Bogie, Jr Chenault Woodford J. F. Cook Price Calk W. R. Tipton S. R. Adamson Marshall Myers Andy Wills John Stofer A. S. Bridges Bridges Bros W. F. Horton C. C. McDonald M. A. Prewitt A. S. Hart A. W. Stofer J. 8S. Bogie J. R. Gatewood J. D. Greenwade Kirkpatrick & Clay E. R. Little Col. Gatewood Bridgeforth Bros J. G G. S. Conner Mark Trimble Marshall Johnson J. M. Shields J. W. Shields W. E. Goodnight James Letcher R. Ss. Gillaspie Ben Dragoo Isaac Money I. B. Chondice R. W. Greene J. B. Ware W. M. Linton Woman’s Temperance Union Miss Stofer Clark Blue Grass Farm
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