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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1915

Page

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Hazelrigg & Son Prize Giveaway Draws Crowd

A Saturday event at Hazelrigg & Son drew a crowd as customers held chances on thirteen prizes in a July 3 promotion. Prizes included a handsome drugger won by Mrs Minot Davis, with other drawings by Mrs Sam Turley Miss Nannie Estill Mrs Dan Prewitt and several others. The Advocate covered the advertising and Mr Hazelrigg expressed satisfaction with results.

Hazelrigg & Son Minot Davis Sam Turley Nannie Estill Dan Prewitt R. F. Moore Fisher Mark W. H. Tipton Minnie Graves Mary L. Gatewood Mary Wood Rice C. W. Howe The Advocate Hazelrigg

Box of Iced Tea Priced at 60 Cents a Pound

Vanarsdell's advertises iced tea at 60 cents per pound, inviting shoppers to buy flavorful tea in bulk. Local store highlights value and fruit flavors likely available.

Vanarsdell’s

New Cafe Opens At The Delicious Cafe

The Delicious Cafe opened Thursday afternoon and stayed crowded through closing. The interior featured cut flowers plants and Victrola music. Proprietors invite all to visit and inspect their modern attractive establishment.

Redpath Chautauqua Opens Third Season in Mt Sterling

Large crowds attend the Redpath Chautauqua as it opens its third season in Mt Sterling. Superintendent Roy L. Smith earns praise for popularity and efficiency while performances lectures and a high quality music program delight audiences. The week ends with a recital by prima donna Alice Nielsen.

Redpath Chautauqua Mt. Sterling Alice Nielsen Sterling

Splendid Display of Pistol and Sword Collection

Chenault and Crcar show in a large window a fine collection of old pistols guns and swords collected by Dr W R Thompson who has spent years assembling it. The display also includes the latest firearms making it a very interesting exhibit.

Chenault & Crcar W. R. Thompson

Winchester Orders All Streets Paved

An ordinance to pave almost every prominent street in Winchester was approved by the City Council at last week’s regular meeting. The paving schedule will be set by the council.

Winchester

Fresh meats advertised at Sanitary Meat Market

Local ad announces fresh brains veal sweetbreads smoked tender loin and Swift's Premium breakfast bacon available in one pound car.

Swift

Young Life Ended in Houston Death of Mrs. Ernest Steele

Relatives mourn the death of Mrs. Ernest Steele 24, nee Charlotte Samuels, at a Houston hospital after a four month illness. Survived by husband, three children, mother Mrs. J. H. E. Jepherson of Alvin, two brothers and many relatives. A hometown Alvin resident for eight years, she was born in this city and highly regarded for her musical talent. Funeral services were held at the family home in Alvin with burial there.

Ernest Steele Charlotte Samuels Houston Tex J. H. E. Jepherson Alvin Dudley Galveston J. Stockwell Samuels Texas

For Masons Fruit Jars At Right Prices

Readers are directed to Vanarsachl for the best prices on Mason's fruit jars. The note emphasizes value and availability through the supplier.

Mason’s

TABE TO OPEN SATURDAY AT TABLE OPERA HOUSE

After five days closed for improvements the Table Opera House opens Saturday night feature include a gold fibre curtain 15 by 20 feet said to be the largest in the state a converter eliminates picture quiver and motors drive the projectors a four piece orchestra will perform and contracts have been made with Universal Mutual Master Pictures Metro Pathe V S E and Balboa all service will be first run and the venue described as one of the prettiest show houses in the state spring lamb at all times.

Table Opera House Wilkerson Universal Mutual Master Pictures Metro Pathe Balboa

Bootlegger Jess Redd Fined Under Local Option Law

Jess Redd, a paroled convict, was arrested Saturday for bootlegging and pled guilty in Police Court Tuesday. Judge Ben R. Turner fined him $100 and sentenced him to forty days in jail, the maximum for the offense, marking the first bootlegger punished since the local option law took effect.

Jess Redd Ben. R. Turner

Runaway Truck Collides With Carriage Damaging Fence

A large auto truck en route between the city and Carlisle struck Mr. Tr. J. Bigstaffs carriage on Maysville street near the public schools. The frightened horses wrecked John Winns fence, then demolished the vehicle and struck Judge R. H. Winns stone wall. The driver did not stop to render aid or assess the damage.

Carlisle Tr. J. Bigstaff Maysville Street R. H. Winn

Bridge Long Needed In Clark County Delays Winchesters Trip

Local travelers fled to Winchester on Sunday but faced long return delays as Goose Creek crossing flooded. Residents question why Clark County has not yet built a bridge, a project long sought by the community. An automobile from town carried traveling men hoping to catch a train.

Winchester Goose Creek Pike Clark

Rural route carriers receive salary raises starting July 1

Rural Route carriers George Owings, Arthur C. Richardson, Harvey K. Knox and temporary carrier Roger H. Hedden and Gilbert Y. Triplett receive notices that their salaries will be increased effective July 1.

George Owings Arthur C. Richardson Harvey K. Knox Roger H. Hedden Gilbert Y. Triplett

Lost Gold Heart with Chain Finder Notice

Small gold heart and chain found with engraving, possibly bearing the name Billy. Return to Vanarsdell's store or contact Phone No. 10.

Billy Vanarsdell’s

Dan D Hurst of Jackson Buried in Machpelah

The body of Dan D Hurst 77 a Civil War veteran died in Jackson was brought to this city for interment. He lived in this city fifteen years ago moved to Jackson and in Hazel Green the last four years survived by two sons two daughters two brothers and one sister and burial set at Machpelah cemetery after services at the home of his daughter Mrs Lawrence Jones on High street led by Rev T W Watts.

Dan D. Hurst Jackson Hurst Kentucky Hazel Green Lawrence Jones High Street T. W. Watts Machpelah Messrs Henry Hurst William Hurst Portland Ore J. B. Marcum Fannie Snowden Capt Wm. Hurst Campton H. C. Hurst Oklahoma Jane Kash

Paramount Opens Saturday In Miller Building

The Paramount theatre in the Miller building on East Main street opens Saturday afternoon. Proprietors Lewis Judy and Marvin Gay promise the best films and a beautiful comfortable venue. Opening feature is Mary Pickford in Behind the Scenes.

Paramount Mr. Sterling New Moving Picture Theatre Miller East Main Street Lewis Judy Marvin Gay Mary Pickford

Delightful Fourth of July Party for Hamilton Children

About 150 children attended a party at Mr. and Mrs. J. Carroll Hamiltons home on Flat Creek for their son George and daughter Sarah Frances. Games and refreshments followed with Fourth of July souvenirs for each child. It was the largest party of its kind in the county and all enjoyed it.

J. Carroll Hamilton Flat Creek George Sarah Frances

Will Go to Canada for Two Months Vacation

Dr. W. B. Triplett will leave Sunday for Consul Saskatchewan Canada for a two months vacation. Dr. Triplett was located in Canada for some time.

W. B. Triplett Saskatchewan Canada Dr. Triplett

Institute News Highlights From County Teachers’ Institute

The county Teachers' Institute in this city drew many educators this week with lively lectures led by Miss Georgie Sledd and dignitaries including Prof. W O Gilbert Prof M E Vaughn and Major D J Buddhett. Eighth grade commencement diplomas were awarded to twenty students issued by Prof Barksdale Hamlett. Tobacco growers are urged to check Paris Green prices at Geiger Pharmacy Company.

Georgie Sledd W. 0. Gilbert M. E. Vaughn Berea College D. J. Buddhett Barksdale Hamlett Paris Green Geiger Pharmacy Company

L. A. Wise Jewelry Store Lost to Fire in Chester

The Chester South Carolina jewelry store of L. A. Wise was gutted by a blaze of unknown origin last week. Wise, formerly in the jewelry business in this city, is married to Myrtle Clark of the county and his friends here regret the loss.

L. A. Wise Chester S. C Wise Myrtle Clark

Will Enter Princeton This September

Mr. Jack Winn, after graduation from Culver Military Institute last month, remains to take the Princeton admission examination and expects to enter the university in September.

Jack Winn Culver Military Institute Princeton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Hess Land & Priest Roy L. Smith City NEW Theatre Montgomery County Paris Barker San-Tox Bassett Drug Co W. S. Lloyd Paramount “Theat Bruce Reynolds Lexington Emilee Hibler Reid New York Blanche Sweet Warrens Virginia David Belasco Robert Warwick William A. Brady Lewis A. Judy Marvin N. Gay, Props Mgrs
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