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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1912

Page

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Cattle and Sheep Market Slow Amid Heat Tight Crowd

On a hot court day a small crowd gathered as market activity remained light overall. About 2,000 cattle and 4,000 sheep moved through with brisk but varied prices, including feeders at 6 cents and ewes 3 to 3.50 per lb, while numerous farm buyers from Bath, Paris, Cincinnati and Fayette counties purchased steers, cows and yearlings at prices around 4 to 6 cents per lb and per head totals.

Milt Lykens Gay Shrout Bath County Sam Wheeler A. L. Tipton Wheeler & Co Tipton W. P. Treadway Lem Tipton Carl Trimble B. F. Mark J. R. Shrout Henry LeMaster L. C. Ashcraft Paris Wm. Morton Matt Long Bourbon County George Halsey Byrd Ben Buddy Cincinnatti B. F. Clark Sharpsburg F. Kerns Carlisle D. C. Cleveland Cynthiana Murphy & Kash Thos. Adams Fayette County Ben Murphy Sam Murphy

Lost coat with Masonic horse-shoe pin near Sharpsburg

Light grey coat missing between Flat Creek store and Howard's Mill. It bears a Masonic horse-shoe shaped pin. Liberal reward offered for return to T. C. McQuithy in Sharpsburg.

Flat Creek Store Howard’s Mill T. C. McQuithy Sharpsburg

Miss Mary Wright Weds Thomas McKee in New York

The marriage of Miss Mary Wright of Sharpsburg to Mr. Thomas McKee of Cynthiana occurred in New York, surprising friends. Miss Wright, daughter of Ben T. Wright, Bath County Telephone Company president, is a noted social figure in Bath County and Mt Sterling. The groom is described as a well behaved, promising businessperson. Sliced country hams at Vanarsdell's.

Mary Wright Sharpsburg Thomas McKee Cynthiana New York Miss Wright Ben. T. Wright Bath County Telephone Company Bath County Mt. Sterling McKee

Botts Hosts Elegant Sunday Dinner at Suburban Home

Mr. Wm. Botts entertained many friends with a refined dinner at his suburban residence on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John T. Botts and Miss Margaret Carroll of Lexington, Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Hazelrigg, Mr. and Mrs. Stockwell Samuels, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Conroy and daughter Virginia, and Misses Mayme and Margaret King of the city. Advertising copy for W. A. Sutton & Son notes top carpet, furniture, and rug makers.

Wm. Botts Botts John T. Botts Margaret Carroll Lexington Dillard Hazelrigg

Miss Florine Huls Weds Forrest Suter in Lexington

The marriage of Miss Florine Huls and Mr. Forrest Suter, both of Lexington, surprised many friends in town. Miss Huls, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Huls, is well known here, and Mr. Suter is an insurance man of high standing.

Florine Huls Forrest Suter Lexington Miss Huls William Huls Mr. Suter

Panama Hats Discounted at Punch and Graves

Panama hats priced at $5.00 are cut to $3.75 at Punch & Graves. The reduction applies to assorted styles available in store. Limited quantities remain, with emphasis on lightweight summer options.

Punch & Graves

Judge Robert H. Winn Honored by Kentucky Bar Association

At a Louisville meeting last week Judge Robert H. Winn of this city was elected president of the Kentucky Bar Association. The note praises Judge Winn as one of the nation’s ablest lawyers and highlights his rapid professional strides.

Kentucky Bar Association Louisville Robert H. Winn

Lorimer Loses Senate Seat After Vote

The Senate ousted William Lorimer of Illinois on a 55 to 28 vote, ruling his U S Senate election had been secured by fraud and was invalid.

Senate William Lorimer Illinois U. S. Senate

Local Option Election Sought After Church Meeting

A gathering at the Christian church last Thursday led to a local option election planned for September 30 under a new county unit law. Rev. B. C. Horton was named Campaign Chairman, John Stofer Secretary, and Robert M. Trimble Finance Chairman, with precinct committees forming to collect 25 percent voter signatures.

Christian Church Rev B. C. Horton John Stofer Robert M. Trimble

Vanarsdell's Serves Best Roasts and Steaks

Best Home Killed roasts and steaks at Vanarsdell's offering hearty cuts and home style preparation. Local butcher shop highlights quality, value, and a inviting dining feel for customers seeking classic meat dishes.

Best Home Vanarsdell’s

Penalty For Failure to Send to School

Public notice states parents or guardians of children ages seven to twelve must ensure attendance at school or face fines. First offense fines range from five to twenty dollars, with higher penalties for subsequent offenses. The Board of Education enforces the law and teachers must report delinquents to the County Board of Education.

Board of Education County Board of Education M. J. Goodwin

Silo-Silo targets cost cuts with prepared feed mix

John D. Greenwade promotes a ready to use feed preparation service for silos claiming cost savings. The brief advertises efficiency and budgeting benefits for farmers managing grain storage and cattle feed.

John D. Greenwade

Gas Main Extensions Planned to Secure Winter Supply

General Manager John Tonkin of the Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company said in Lexington that extending mains from the Menefee county fields into West Virginia will start this week and finish by December 1. He assures there will be no gas shortage this winter.

John Tonkin Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company Lexington Menefee County West Virginia

Mrs Huffman Dies After Long Illness at 87

Mrs. Sarah Huffman aged 87 died at her home Monday after a long illness. She was mother of Miss Mattie Huffman and aunt of Mr. Buford Boone, a devoted member of the Christian Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. H. D. Clark with burial in Machpelah Cemetery.

Sarah Huffman Mattie Huffman Buford Boone Christian Church H. D. Clark Machpelah Cemetery

Montgomery County Fair Opens Next Tuesday At 9 Am

Readied grounds and new buildings offer one of the state’s finest fairgrounds. Horses are arriving and stable space is filled while 21 reserve boxes rise. The three year old saddle class and pace plus a 2 17 trot headline opening day. Mayor Samuels to declare Tuesday afternoon a holiday and urge closures. Season tickets at 1 50 selling quickly.

Montgomery County Samuels

For Rent Cottage on Lexington Avenue Six Rooms Bath

For rent a six room cottage on Lexington Avenue with bath and modern improvements. All in good repair. Apply to Dr. J F Reynolds before.

Lexington Avenue J. F. Reynolds

Mt Sterling Aims For Winning Ball In Blue Grass League

This week in the Blue Grass League Paris plays in Mt Sterling hosts Lexington Thursday and Friday. Mt Sterling has been strengthened and is expected to win more games. Fans backed the home team but a winning run is needed to draw bigger crowds. no games next week due to the Fair.

Paris Lexington Mt. Sterling Patterson

County High School teacher applicants invited to exam

All applicants for positions in the county high schools must take the examination on Friday and Saturday July 19 and 20 unless already qualified. M. J. Goopwin, County Superintendent of Schools. Get your lunch goods for picnics and outings at Vanarsdell's.

M. J. Goopwin County Supt. of Schools Vanarsdell’s

Weaving by Mr J O Hall and wife in city

Since January first the couple have woven 1700 yards of carpets and rugs using an automatic loom, turning out work rapidly. If in need of furniture carpet or rugs, see them for best value.

J. O. Hall

Surprise Wedding Ends in Indianapolis Trip

Miss Martha Lee Gay married Friday in Winchester, leaving with her groom who works on a railroad in Indianapolis. She is the daughter of J. B. Gay and has long lived with the Ratliffs, popular in Hazelrigg area. She is sister to Marvin Gay of Hazelrigg & Sons.

Martha Lee Gay Winchester Indianapolis J. B. Gay Allie Ratliff Marvin Gay Hazelrigg & Son

Scott County Fair Promises Bigger and Better Attendance

The notice invites readers to the Scott County Fair running July 30 to August 3, touting it as one of the best in the state and urging attendance as the event expands.

Scott County

J R Garrett Takes Charge of Baumont Hotel

J Robert Garrett assumes lease of J S Craig Son which managed the Baumont Hotel. Former Sentinel Democrat editor and hotel operator promises improvements and a first class experience inviting public patronage.

J. R. Garrett Baumont Hotel J. Robert Garrett J. S. Craig & Son Garrett The Sentinel-Democrat

Severe rain and hail storm hits southern county

Last Thursday afternoon a severe rain and hail storm affected the southern part of the county. Crops suffered extensive damage while fences bridges and water gaps were washed away. Lulbegrad creek rose higher than ever, causing further destruction along its banks.

Lulbegrad

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Town Court Day Sam Turley Henry Bros Wright Weel Mr. Botts Entertains W. A. Sutton & Son Robert Hi. Winn Lorimer Advocate Publishing Co Bank Street Huffman Laird, Schober & Co Ringo John Samuels Earl King Senff Frank Laughlin Cathleen Pieratt Ben R. Turner, Jr Chiles T. Pollard
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