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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1913

Page

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Redpath Chautauqua Delights Mt Sterling Audience

The Redpath Chautauqua Company opened in Mt Sterling with a grand Opera Co. recital and lecture by George L. McNutt. A week of varied performances followed including Weatherwax Brothers, Mrs. Garghill, debates on socialism, Florentine Trio, Ben Greet Players, and a Bohumir Kryl band show. The circuit closed with Mozart Concert Co. and a Folk lecture. Citizens praised the event and expect a return next year.

Redpath Chautauqua Company Redpath Grand Opera Co George L. McNutt Weatherwax Brothers Isabel Garghill Wao Rainey Bennett Ben Greet Marx Edward Amherst Ott Hirshman H. D. Clark Bergen-Mark Co Bohumir Kryl Mozart Concert Co Leonora M. Lake Barnard Ralph Bingham Mt. Sterling

Corrected Rates At Olympian Springs Co

Officials state rate changes are misleading and unchanged pricing remains. Cottages stay at 15 dollars per week while hotel rooms cost a bit more, contrary to reports of a 3 dollar daily rate.

Olympian Springs Co Olympiian Springs Hore Co

Select Fair Judge Pem berton Named At Montgomery County Fair

The Montgomery County Fair Board selected Claude L. Pembert on from Elizabethtown to serve as judge at the July fair and he has accepted. Pembert is regarded as one of the best judges in the country.

Montgomery County

Mrs Jane Douglas Dies Aged 72 In Montgomery County

Mrs Jane Douglas a beloved Montgomery County woman died at her Levee home early Saturday. She was a Baptist member and devoted wife and mother surviving husband G P Douglas and eight children in several towns. Funeral held at T J Douglas home with Rev A H Hirshman and burial at Mahpelah cemetery.

Jane Douglas Montgomery County Douglas G. P. Douglas T.J. Douglas Jeff Douglas Carrie Garrett This County Mary West Doylesville Julia West Richmond Charles Douglas George Garrett Lexington Ill Joe Douglas Lagrange T. J. Douglas A. H. Hirshman Machpelah Cemetery

Fireworks Display Set to Dazzle City at Fair Grounds

The largest fireworks show yet will light up the Fair Grounds on July Fourth drawing residents and visitors for a grand celebration.

Fair Grounds

King the Winner in Winchester Primary

Samuel F. King of Ruckerville Clark county won the Winchester postmaster primary as a dark horse. The vote tallies show King 732, Charles B. McCord 544, W. T. Fox 326, Miss Nanny H. Tucker 335, W. D. Clark 27, and J. E. Black 25.

Samuel F. King Ruckerville Clark County Winchester S. F. King Chas. B. McCord W. T. Fox Nanny H. Tucker W. D. Clark J. E. Black

Fort Sale Good Apple Vinegar

A local sale notice lists good apple vinegar for sale with contact phone number 627 524 and the seller A. F. Wyatt.

A. F. Wyatt

Kennedy Brings Russell Pharmacist to Head City Drug Dept

Thomas Kennedy secures Charles M. Crain a registered pharmacist from Russell Kentucky to lead his prescription department. Crain comes highly recommended as a druggist and a gentleman and will move his family to town occupying Mrs Thompson's cottage on Ulay street.

Thos. Kennedy Charles M. Crain Russell, Ky Crain Kennedy

Dr Yager Endorsed for Governor of Porto Rico

Dr Arthur Yager, former president of Georgetown College, has been endorsed by Senator James and other senators for Governor of Porto Rico. The endorsement suggests President Wilson will appoint him, noting Yager was a Princeton classmate of Wilson.

Arthur Yager Georgetown College James Porto Rico Wilson Princeton

Tractions at the Fair Grounds on July Fourth

Both afternoon and evening events at the Fair Grounds showcase tractions with wide attendance expected as July Fourth activities unfold.

Auto Crook Extradited From Here to Crowley Georgia

Charles Fisher alias Charles Gillman and other aliases, wanted for forging drafts to Studebaker and other automakers, was taken to Crowley Georgia Sunday by Deputy Sheriff James Amy after a 1100 mile journey. Real name thought Otto Hocker. Earlier captured in this city for jumping a board bill and jailed. A smooth young man, regarded as a notable local crook.

Charles Fisher Charles Gillman Crowley James Amy Studebaker Automomobile Co Otto Hocker Scott Overland Co

James Porter Promoted to General Agent for C O at Charleston

James Porter, long time ticket agent for the C O in this city, is appointed General Agent for the C O at Charleston West Virginia and will assume duties Saturday. He is praised as sober industrious and accommodating. Charles Eskridge will replace him as ticket agent and Jake Clinkenbeard will succeed Eskridge.

James Porter Charleston W. Va Porter Sterling Us Ff Charles Eskridge Eskridge Jake Clinkenbeard

New Manager for Telephone Co in Local City

Mr. C. T. Chatham transfers from Stanford Kentucky where he ran the telephone exchange to replace Mr. Buckner who moves to Atlanta. The Stanford Interior Journal praises Chatham as an able manager and popular leader who made many friends and earned general regret at leaving.

C. T. Chatham Stanford B. F. Buckner Atlanta Chatham Stanford Interior Journal

They Will Have It Kerr's Perfection Worth Any Price

Two youths confessed breaking into a car to steal Kerr's Perfection, each carrying twenty five pounds. Their mother is urged to visit the office to claim two sacks more as compensation.

Kerr

Read The Statements Of Our Banks

Readers are urged to study the statements of Mr Sterling's four banks showcased in this issue. Strong notices emphasize trustworthy handling by competent courteous gentlemen and encourage placing money within the city limits.

Mr. Sterling

Fireworks Tickets Available at Local Merchants

Tickets for the Mt. Sterling fireworks are on sale at Mt. Sterling Drug Co H M Ringo Fred Morris and T K Barnes and Sons reserved seats available at Mt. Sterling Drug Co Fireworks start promptly at 8 p m.

Mt. Sterling Drug Co H. M. Ringo’s Fred Morris T. K. Barnes & Sons

Home grown raspberries at Vanarsdell's

Local fruit stand Vanarsdell's offers fresh daily raspberries grown on site. Shoppers find picked ripe berries with a bright flavor and dependable availability each morning at the market.

Vanarsdell’s

Union Veteran Mr. W. H. H. Miller Passes Away

Union veteran W. H. H. Miller, 73, who served through the Civil War and endured confinement at Andersonville, died Saturday. Survived by son Clay Miller, his wife predeceased him. Funeral at his residence Sunday by Rev. H. D. Clark, burial Machpelah cemetery. Sympathy extended to the son.

W. H. H. Miller Mr. Miller Andersonville Clay Miller Miller H. D. Clark Machpelah

Arline Elizabeth Marty Weds Dr Edward Brown

Announcement from Mr and Mrs Adam Marty states their daughter Arline Elizabeth married Dr Edward W Brown on Wednesday June 25 1913 in Saint Paul Minnesota. The groom is a dentist long remembered in the local community with many friends in the area.

Brown Adam Marty Arline Elizabeth Edward W. Brown Saint Paul, Minnesota

Ice Supply Short Keeps City Stocked From Lexington Plant

Extreme heat has strained the ice supply as the local plant runs at full capacity and cannot meet demand. The company has secured a car per day from the Lexington plant to keep customers supplied. Buy your parts green from the Variety Store.

Lexington

Redpath Chautauqua to Be Here Again Next Year

The Redpath Chautauqua will return next year after selling 1000 tickets at $2 each at a Monday meeting on the Chautauqua grounds. Rev A H Hibsman led ticket sales and Superintendent F M Whitley was credited for much of this year’s success. Officials anticipate full tents again and expect crowds from up to fifty miles away for the performances.

Redpath Chautauqua A. H. Hibsman F. M. Whitley

Mrs. C. W. Goodpaster Injured in Wagon Accident

While traveling from Owingsville to the city a horse pulling Judge and Mrs. C W Goodpaster bolted into a wire fence throwing them both out Mrs Goodpaster suffered multiple rib fractures a dislocated shoulder and a broken collar bone The Judge escaped with minor bruises Both are well known locally with Mrs Goodpaster being Jennie McAlister's daughter

Owingsville Judge C. W. Goodpaster

Tea at Phoenix Hotel for Miss Cynthia Thompson

Miss Mae Settle hosted a Monday evening tea at the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington for Miss Cynthia Thompson of this city and two other visiting young ladies.

Mae Settle Phoenix Hotel Lexington Cynthia Thompson

Housewives League to Meet at Court House

A meeting of the Housewives League is planned for Saturday at four o'clock in the Court House. Organizers hope for a large turnout.

Housewives League The Court House

Ice Cream Supper At Camargo Church

The Christian Church ladies in Camargo host an ice cream supper on Saturday evening July 5 at the church. Mt. Sterling plans its largest Fourth of July celebration yet at the Fair Grounds on Friday.

Ladies of the Christian Church Camargo Mt. Sterling Fair Grounds

Also Mentioned on This Page

Greenwade KentUcky J. W. Jones Mt, Sterling the Jeweler Mrs King Fort Sale Dr. Yager Georgia Telephone Co W.H. H. Miller Dr. Brown Miss Thompson J. D
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