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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
8
A stout wife sits atop her much smaller husband to free space for others on a crowded streetcar. She pays a two fare with a dime while the conductor questions the arrangement. A passenger notes the husband is beneath her as the car lurches.
A writer in May Wide World Magazine notes Chinese marriages are held at the groom's home. The bride, dressed in her best with jewels, is veiled under a red silk cloth, seated in a gilt sedan chair, and delivered to the groom. They bow to family tablets, share wine, and later share a wedding banquet with careful attention to the in laws.
Mrs W H Garrison sells sixty acre Grassy Lick farm to Robi Howell at 120 dollars per acre. Also ad lines tout low clothing prices with United Clothing Stores and Vanarsdell's Buckwheat 5 lb bags at 25 cents.
An assortment of ad lines promotes stationery from Advocate Pub Co. and clothing from United Clothing Stores. It touts beutiful initial paper stock, a fountain serving Huyler's Chocolate, Geiger's Pharmacy, Grandma's coffee packages, and Vanarsdell's guaranteed products with a focus on printing for particular people at popular prices.
Hon Harry F. Bailey Republican congressional candidate for Kentucky Ninth District, defeated last fall by W. J. Fields, was shot dead at his Cynthiana home by J Newt Arnold of Bourbon county. Arnold, held for safekeeping in Lexington amid local outrage, had prior trouble. Bailey a former Grand Master of Kentucky Masons and leading local lawyer.
Miss Nora Virtna Hamilton of this county and Mr. Fred Rushford of Clark county wed in Lexington on Saturday. Hamilton is daughter of W. S. Hamilton and sister of Dr. S. F. Hamilton and City Attorney W. C. Hamilton. Rushford is a prosperous farmer noted for good habits. The Advocate extends best wishes to the newlyweds.
A special sale offers suits and pants this week with prices marked at 3.50 and 10 dollars. Limited selections available and sizes vary.
Mrs S E Spratt who played Patty in Mr Bob in this city was invited to Winchester for the show Monday night and delivered a splendid performance receiving many compliments. Mrs John Stover attended the Winchester performance.
Vanarsdell's offers Barrington Hall steel cut coffee priced at 40 cents per pound. Limited stock noted as a bargain for shoppers seeking value.
75 acre Blue Grass farm near Bunker Hill Montgomery County adjoins James and John W Clark. Notable improvements include a splendid residence a barn crib buggyhouse cowhouse and a fine milk cellar with constant water. For information call at Sharpsburg 29 31 Walter A Boyd.
Major and Mrs. A. T. Wood plan to return to Louisville on Saturday to make their future home. The Pension Agent post held by Major Wood ends Friday night as Congress abolished the office. They had previously lived in Mount Sterling for many years and are greeted by relatives and friends. Also advertised are tailor misfit suits and pants sold by United Clothing Stores in Mount Sterling with bargain prices.
Nice lot of sugar cane offered for sale with delivery option. Contact H. Moss at Mt. Sterling Kentucky. phone 693-a.
Local advertises drastic price cuts on men s suits and overcoats from 3150 to 2 50 with claims of truth in sale and value. Also notices obituary for Mrs. Alex Kirby and various local sales and notices including livestock and rental offers.
Breed Elliott Harrison announce sale outside Cincinnati of part of 300000 dollars of 6 percent cumulative preferred stock of Hotel Gibson Co. Full details and tax protection offered on written request. The letter explains offering to patrons in Ohio and nearby areas with a 6 percent net investment and tax agreement.
Mt. Sterling works to field a Blue Grass League team this year after securing the franchise. Officials believe a strong start can ensure local support despite last season’s losses and urge action from Mr. Fan.
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