Local Blue Grass Leaguers Open Season With Losses
The Blue Grass League season opened last Wednesday with a large crowd. The locals lost 8 to 1 as Friedly pitched well but mishandled a grounder with two on. Maysville beat them 6 to 4 on Thursday, and Frankfort topped the locals 13 to 5 Friday and 10 to 7 Saturday. A ninth inning rally by Mt Sterling clinched victory for Frankfort. Sunday in Lexington the locals won 5 to 4 in ten innings ending their slide. Upcoming games include Richmond doubleheader on July 4 and a Lexington visit. new players Guy Long and Van Landingham strengthen the lineup.
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Friedly
Maysville
Frankfort
Mt. Sterling
Lexington
Richmond
Winchester
Guy Long
Vanlandingham
Oil Stains Prompt Suit at Pantorium
Weckesser and Cunningham report street oil stain incident on a visitor’s suit at the Pantorium located at Main and Broadway. Clean up arranged and suit restoration offered.
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Broadway
Weckesser & Cunningham
Miss Elizabeth Horton Hosts Eleven Little Girls for Birthday
Miss Elizabeth L Horton entertained eleven little girls at her home on South Queen street Wednesday June 26 1912 in honor of her eleventh birthday. After games were played delicious refreshments were served and the guests wished her many happy birthdays. Also advertisement notes Dustless Mop for 50 cents at W A Sutton Son.
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Elizabeth L. Horton
South Queen Street
Paralysis claims life of Mrs Polly Thomas at 84
Mrs Polly Thomas died at her daughter Mrs Mollie Turner’s Elm street home after a ten day paralysis illness. She was 84 and survived by son John W. Thomas and daughter Mollie Turner. Funeral held at residence with Rev H D Clark, burial Machpelah cemetery. Advocate Publishing Co.
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Polly Thomas
Mollie Turner
Elm Street
John W. Thomas
Mrs. T. C. Graves Dies After Bright's Disease Struggle
Mrs. Tarlton C. Graves dies at home on Holt avenue after a long Bright's disease illness. She was about sixty seven, widow of T C Graves, mother of J C Graves of Punch and Graves and two daughters Laura and Minnie Sue. Survived by four sisters and many friends. Funeral Thursday at 4 pm led by Revs George Kennard and H D Clark.
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T. C. Graves
Holt Avenue
Bright
Graves
Jack Martin
Tarlton C. Graves
J. C. Graves
Punch & Graves
Laura
Minnie Sue Graves
T. K. Barnes
Mollie Gatewood
Rebecca Martin
Creth Taylor
Winchester
George Kennard
H. D. Clark
Machpelah
Ice Cream Supper At Somerset Church
The ladies of Somerset church invite all to an ice cream supper Saturday evening July 6. Also advertised are Laird Schober Co. slippers from 5.00 and 6.00 now 3.48 for this season's Punch Graves goods.
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Ladies of Somerset Church
Laird, Schober & Co
Punch & Graves
Woodrow Wilson Renominated by Democratic National Convention
After seven days of balloting the Democratic convention nominated Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey for president with Champ Clark his closest rival. Oscar Underwood and Judson Harmon also had supporters. Dark horses like Kerns and James were mentioned. the ticket may pair Wilson with Underwood for vice president. The party split favors a large victory over a fractured Republican opposition.
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Woodrow Wilson
New
Wilson
Kentucky Fair Dates List Across Cities
Kentucky county and city fairs are scheduled across the state with dates ranging from July to October. Notable entries include the Capital Fair in Frankfort July 23 26 and the Blue Grass Fair in Lexington August 12 17.
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Dover—Germantown Fair
Frankfort—Capital Fair
Fulton
Georgetown
Hardinsburg
Breckinridge
Harrodsburg
Mercer County
Horse Cave
Hart County
Lawrenceburg
Leitchfield
Grayson County
Lexington
London
Laurel
Mayfield—West Kentucky
Melbourne
Newport
Monticello
Wayne County
Morgantown
Butler
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery
W. C. Hamilton
Mt. Vernon
Nicholasville
Jessamine
Sanders
Vanarsdell’s Ad Promotes Meats and Potatoes
Silo- Silo, prepared to cut and prepare your feed for your silos and save money. 2-21 John D. Gheenwade. Best home-killed meats in town at Vanarsdell's. Sweet potato plants. Now is the best time. Spot Cash Grocery.
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John D. Gheenwade
Vanarsdell’s
Sweet P
Spot Cash Grocery
Mt Sterling Bluegrass League Schedule and Local Notice
Mt Sterling plans its Bluegrass League games for the season with Paris Lexington Richmond Maysville and Frankfort dates listed both home and away. Also notes a grocery ad offering 17 pounds of best granulated sugar for 1.00 at Spot Cash Grocery.
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Mt. Sterling
Spot Cash Grocery
Fail Racing Dates In Kentucky
Kentucky State Racing Commission in Lexington granted fall racing dates for four tracks. Lexington runs August 31 to September 14 for thirteen days. Douglas Park in Louisville runs September 13 to October 5 for eighteen days. New Louisville Jockey Club runs October 7 to October 16 for nine days. Latonia runs October 19 to November 9 for nineteen days.
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The
State Racing Commission
Lexington
Messrs. Young
Grainger and Long
Kentucky
Douglas Park
Louisville
New Louisville
Tornado Devastates Regina Saskatchewan Canada
A tornado struck Regina in Saskatchewan killing over 200 people and injuring hundreds. Property damage is estimated at 5 million dollars, including the Parliament building valued at 2 million. A special train with doctors and nurses left Winnipeg for Regina. Best roasts and steaks in town at
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Regina
Sasktchewan
Canada
Winnipeg
County High School Planned for Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Board of Education buys Edith Cord property on Holt Avenue formerly Mt. Sterling Collegiate Institute. They pay 7000 dollars for the remainder after reserving a 53 foot lot and use the new site this fall for a county high school with Belt Line School moving to the property. Miss Dessie Stamper remains in charge, with two new high school teachers to be hired.
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Montgomery County Board of Education
Edith Cord
Holt Avenue
Mt. Sterling Collegiate Institute
Cord
Howard Avenue
Belt Line
Dessie Stamper
For Rent Two Cottages on West Locust Street
Two painted and papered cottages on West Locust Street offer five and six rooms respectively. Apply to 52 21 S P Greenwade.
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West Locust Street
S. P. Greenwade
Special Service at Presbyterian Church Honors Masonic Lodge
Rev Hibshman delivered a special sermon to the local Masonic lodge members gathered at the Presbyterian church. The Mason of high standing preached an instructive sermon enjoyed by all. Miss Mary Crawford Lloyd sang a solo and the Misses Philipps of Danville delighted with a violin duet. The Lloyd Frazer visitors joined again in the evening services.
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Presbyterian Church
Hibshman
Mary Crawford Lloyd
Philipps
Danville
Lloyd Frazer
Lloyd
Boarders Wanted for Quiet Location at 32 N Queen Street
Advertisement seeks accommodations for either two men or a couple. Furnished board and lodging offered in a quiet setting. Apply to Mrs. Josie Turley at 52-21 pd 32 N. Queen Street.
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Josie Turley
Queen Street
Terrible Accident at Hinkston Creek Highlights Tragic Injury
James Crockett age 22, a farm tenant near Judy, injured while diving in a creek pool. He struck his head on a discarded iron implement, breaking his neck and leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. Dr. May reports his condition grave though he remains alive.
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James Crockett
James White
Judy
Hinkston Creek
R. E. May
For Sale and Fourth of July Story Patched Notice
The notice lists a second hand bicycle for sale with contact E L Brockway and a potato price in cents per peck. A children’s verse by Josh Winks recounts a Fourth of July accident with dynamite causing partial injuries.
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E. L. Brockway
Josh
Western Union Reduces Telegraph Rates
The Western Union Telegraph Co announces lower charges with a new rate of 30 cents from 40 and 25 cents from 30, reducing the cost of messages.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Sutton & Son
Advocate Publishing Co
Democrats
Clark
Underwood
Jersey
Champ
Barbourville
Knox County
Berea
Berea Fair Association
Bowling Green
Warren County Fair
Broadhead
Rockcastle County Fair
Paris
County High School
Montgomery County
Johnnie
Ringo
Earl King Senif
John Samuels
Ben R. Turner, Jr
Chiles
T. Pollard
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