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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1914

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Redpath Chautauqua Opens In Mt Sterling With Music And Lectures

The Redpath Chautauqua opened in Mt Sterling with Dunbar Ringers and Male Quartette performances and lectures by Lyburger on The Tariff and Henry Clark on Play Ball. Evening programs featured the Harmony Concert Co and Ott on The Haunted House.

Redpath Chautauqua Dunbar Ringers Lyburger Dunbar Bell Ringers Henry Clark Chicago H. McArthur Charles R. Adair Harmony Concert Co W. S. Nolan Adam Bill Edward Amherst Ott Mt. Sterling

Friday Grand Musical Festival Featuring Miss McArthur

Friday events showcase lectures and band music with Bohumir Kryl in the afternoon and evening grand opera. Admission ranges from 25 to 50 cents for children and adults, with performances by Farinelli Company and Denton Grand Opera Co. Also listed are Saturday programs including lectures by Mr Adair and public men with various entertainments and sacred concerts.

Childen Bohumir Kryl Grand Opera Denton Grand Opera Co Farinella Champ Clark Farinelli Company Hal Merton Geo. E. Colby Kellogg-Haines Singing Party Montaville

Young Bryant Recovers After Ambush Shot Near Maytown

Rezin Bryant of Morgan county, brother of Mrs. E R Little, was shot from ambush while riding along a road near Maytown. He was treated at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington before returning home on Friday. The 45 calibre bullet damaged his back and his chin, and his right arm was wounded, but he has shown rapid recovery.

Rezin Bryant Morgan County E. R. Little Maytown Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington Bryant

Montgomery County Fair Opens July 21 With Five Day Run

The Fair in Kentucky promises exciting races, top band, large crowd and a chance to meet great people. It begins Tuesday July 21 and runs five days daily.

Kentucky Montgomery County

Variety Store Ad Lists Paris Green Price

Paris green offered at 25 cents per pound with a special deal of two pounds for 45 cents from The Variety Store.

Paris Paris Green The Variety Store

O rear Engagement Promises Social Fall Wedding

Miss Agnes Saffell and James O Rear announce their engagement made at a Franksfort luncheon. The couple plan a social October wedding with details of decor and guest list outlined. Mr O Rear, son of FE C O Rear, has strong ties to Mt Sterling and local farming circles.

Frankfort Agnes Saffell James O’rear Miss Saffell Mr. O’rear Nannie Cross Lawler Haff Hazel O’rear Elizabeth Taylor Elise Dandridge Brownie Roberts Priscilla Wiliams Cheatham Rodman Marie Lockett Virginia Bennett Pauline Hendrick

Moonlight School Pioneer Leads County Institute

Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart of Morehead visits this week to head the Montgomery County Institute. She is renowned for originating the Moonlight School System and is regarded as a leading United States educator. local teachers are praised for securing her services.

Cora Wilson Stewart Morehead Stewart United States Montgomery County

library closings during Chautauqua week

Notice states the City Library will be closed except from to 6 o'clock during Chautauqua week.

Montgomery County Teachers List With Attendant Ambition

Institute opens with all teachers in attendance led by an enthusiastic instructor Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart. List enumerates many teachers from Mt Sterling Owingsville Levee and Jeffersonville across multiple districts.

Edna Quisenberry Owingsville Clemma Anderson Mt. Sterling Thos. Razor Mattie Myers Cora Little Virgin Holly Levee Emma _ Hollon Jeffersonville Iva Trimble R. Bruce Salyer Fannie Brown Nell Howard Kig Lula Byrd Nancye Bays Custis Stephens Magmie Trimble Georgie White Ida Byrd Amanda Martin Grace Hamilton Institute Cora Wilson Stewart

Stabbing of Former Sheriff Dan Scott in Cincinnati

Daniel W. Scott former Fayette County sheriff and noted race horse owner was stabbed at the Gibson House in Cincinnati last week by trainer James H. Baker. Scott’s injuries were less serious than feared and he was moved from a Cincinnati hospital to his Lexington home. Baker was arrested and later released on $1,000 bond.

Daniel W. Scott Fayette County Gibson House Cincinnati James H. Baker Lexington Baker

Tragedy on Lexington Pike Claims 6-Year-Old in Front of Doctor’s Car

Six-year-old Madeline Ketchum, daughter of Mrs. James Hampton of Winchester, was instantly killed Sunday afternoon when she and her mother were struck by the automobile of Dr. M. L. Myers as they stepped onto the Lexington pike. Mrs. Hampton was badly bruised but not fatally injured. Dr. Myers, en route to Lexington, returned to Winchester with the bodies and injured woman, saying the tragedy was unavoidable as the child stepped directly in front of his vehicle.

Madeline Ketchum James Tige) Hampton Winchester M. L. Myers Lexington Pike Hampton Dr. Myers Myers Lexington

Mt Sterling Stock Yard Owners sue L N Railroad over cattle delay

John D. Greenwade and P. Greenwade, owners of Mt Sterling Stock Yard Co, sue L N Railroad Co in Clark Circuit Court for 343.95 dollars alleging damages from cattle shipment delay from Indian Fields to Cincinnati.

John D. Greenwade P. Greenwade Mt. Sterling Stock Yard Co Clark Ll. & N. Railroad Co Indian Fields Cincinnati

Montgomery County Fair Promises Biggest Kentucky Event

The Montgomery County Fair runs July 21 to 25 promising the biggest and best fair ever in Kentucky with broad attendance expected. Local organizers urge residents to attend and enjoy a full slate of exhibits attractions and activities.

Montgomery County Kentucky

Drought Hurts Montgomery County Crops Across Farms

Drought leaves tobacco fields backward with slow growth while some plots show promise. Wheat harvests yield 19 to 33 bushels per acre as prices stay around 75 cents. Pastures weaken and rainfall remains scarce, prompting ongoing cattle and livestock trades in July and August.

John T. Woodford Ray Moss Forest Denmark Montgomery Squirrel Algin Derickson Breathitt County Mr Moss Sanitary Meat Market Dan Welsch W. L. Ricketts E. S. Carpingham Imon Weil Lexington

Montgomery County Fair Season Tickets Placed for Sale

Sales push for the Montgomery County Fair season tickets by street vendors and the Secretary's office. Each ticket priced at $2.00 with customers urged to buy on the streets or through official channels.

Montgomery County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Young Bryant J. D MR. Jas. O'Rear E. C. O’rear O’rear Montgomery Couty M. J. Goodwin Prin Country High School Lutie Quisenberry Mary Schlegel Addie Filbin Dessie Stamper Nellie Vice Jenny Henry Bernice McClure Ola Quisenberry Emma Trimble Owingsville, Ky Emma Walker Division Bernice Walker June Barnes Elizabeth Guilfoile Zelda Baker North Middletown R. Bruce Young Vivian E. Hastie Agnes Helwig Stella Copher Dan Scott Vanarsdell’s Clark County Drouth Montgomery Bryan & Robinson Jewelers
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