Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Mount Sterling Advocate in Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Page 1

We have 925,920 pages in Kentucky

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1911

Page

1

Atlantic City Contest Draws Growing Public Interest

Apvocart sponsors a large Atlantic City contest with eager girls working for a lucrative trip. The weekly drive rewards the largest number of new subscribers with a 7500 bonus, won in districts by Florence McNamara Anna Mary Triplett and Farris Feland. Officials promise rapid trip arrangements, covering all details and expenses.

Atlantic City Florence McNamara Anna Mary Triplett Farris Feland Sharpsburg Miss Triplett Miss Lockridge

Sewell Accepts Position With J. M. Isola

Mr. Vibert Sewell has accepted a position with J. M. Isola and will no doubt make a valuable employee.

Montgomery County Fair Season Tickets On Sale

Season tickets for the Montgomery County Fair are priced at 1.50 each and will be taken off sale on Monday.

Montgomery County Fair

Va Parsdell's Meat and Grocery Ad

If you want only the best in the meat and grocery line call Va Parsdell's. Fresh cuts and quality goods offered with trusted service to local shoppers seeking value and reliability.

Va‘parsdell’s

Let Us Sell You Your Gasoline

An ad-like fragment markets gasoline with a phone line. The terse message offers fuel sales, but contains an incomplete contact detail and lacks contextual information on price or location.

Masons Honor West Virginia Leaders at Banquet

Montgomery Commandery No. 5 held a banquet at the Nation Hotel last Friday evening in honor of Past Grand Eminent Commander Bower and Grand Eminent Commander Hawkins of West Virginia. Attendees included W. A. Sutton T. P. Sutton R. M. French T. C. Coleman Chas Kirkpatrick S. S. Pinney John W. William J. C. McNeil Kk. B. Hays and S. M. Bradley of Morehead. Bower and Hawkins also attended the clay pigeon shoot Friday afternoon.

Montgomery Commandery No. 5 Nation Hotel Bower Hawkins West Virginia W. A. Sutton T. P. Sutton R. M. French T. C. Coleman Chas. Kirkpatrick S. 5. Pinney John W. William J. C. McNeil Kk. B. Hays Lexington S. M. Bradley

Special rail fares for Montgomery County Fair riders

Special rates of one and one third fare apply to all points between Glive Hill and Lexington to benefit fair attendees. The Coal Road will operate two daily trips, arriving in time for morning opening and departing after the fair ends in the afternoon.

Glive Hill Lexington Montgomery County Coal Road

For Sale Rough Lumber and Shingles in Hope Ky

For sale rough lumber in oak pine and poplar of all dimensions plus a large quantity of chestnut oak pine and poplar shingles. Contact 2-31 W. Moore Hope Kentucky.

Moore Hope, Ky

Walsh Bros. Half-Price Men’s Suit Sale

Walsh Bros offers half price on men’s fine suits with $20 options at $10 and $32.50 options at $16.25, highlighting significant discounts on quality menswear.

Walsh Bros

Midway at Montgomery Fair Promises Night and Day Action

The Midway attractions at the Montgomery Fair will operate day and night offering high class shows riding devices music and free attractions for visitors.

Montgomery Fair

Vanarsdell's Dinner Ideas Call for Good Things

When unsure about dinner, call Vanarsdell's for guidance on the best offerings and good options. This line invites customers to learn about the menu and promote the restaurant's takeout or dine-in choices.

Vanarsdell’s

Death of Mrs. Mary E. Heilman

Mary E. Heilman died Sunday morning after a period of illness. She moved to the city years ago from Bath county and was known for her Christian character. Survived by three children: Mrs. Wm. Colvin of Huntington West Virginia, Minnie Heilman of the city, and Dave Heilman of New York. Sympathy extended to the family.

Our City Mary E. Heilman Dave Heilman New York

Shetland Pony For Sale From Punch & Graves Listing

Ewing A. Flynn offers a fine Shetland pony formerly given away by Punch and Graves for sale. The notice emphasizes the pony as a desirable riding animal and invites inquiries about the bargain.

Punch & Graves Ewing A. Flynn

Correction of Delinquents List Seeks Public Notice

A correction states that Chas Long Virgil Flynn S B Carrington and Geo W Flack were wrongly listed among delinquents last week as their taxes were paid. The notice is dated July 18 1911 and signed by W F Crooks and S M C.

Chas. Long White Virgil Flynn S. B. Carrington Geo. W. Flack

Card of Thanks for Support in Lexington Herald Contest

Mary Dee Sullivan offers thanks to friends for assistance in the Lexington Herald Contest which she won by a splendid majority. She expresses gratitude and appreciation for their help and signs sincerely.

Lexington Herald Mary Dee Sullivan

Kentucky Saddle and Harness Sweepstakes at Montgomery Fair

Spectators are urged to attend the Montgomery County Fair for the finest Kentucky saddle and harness sweepstakes. Horses compete for daily prizes showcasing top stock and precision riding.

Kentucky Montgomery County

Why Mean Dress Up. Saddle and Harness Sale

The ad promotes steep discounts on suits and a call to buy saddle and harness goods from CONROY'S to gain lifelong knowledge and savings for the purchaser.

Floral Hall Exhibits Due Friday and Saturday

Notice requires Floral Hall exhibits be delivered Friday and Saturday July 21 and 22 for judging set for Monday July 24.

Floral Hall

Vanarsdell's Ad Promises Half-Price Groceries

The promptest delivery in town for groceries at Vanarsdell's. Broken lines advertise deep discounts with men’s suits priced at 30 dollars, 15 dollars, and 7.50 dollars.

Vanarsdell’s

Mrs. Mary E. Crooks Dies. Longtime County Resident

Mrs. Mary E. Crooks died last Wednesday July 12 1911 at her home after years of illness. Born Mary E. Rice in Bath County March 21 1846 she married Esquire Crooks October 3 1867 and had nine children five living Walter Crooks J Rice Crooks and others. Funeral at Presbyterian church Friday at 10 conducted by Rev Gruerrant and Rev Moody with burial in Machpelah cemetery. The community extends condolences to her husband and children.

Mary E. Crooks Robt. B. Crooks Crooks Mary E. Rice Bath County Esquire Crooks 0. M. Ratliff Ernest J. Rice Crooks Walter F. Crooks J. D.juerrant R. M. Bridgeforth George Catlett Everett, Jr Harry Crooks Harvey Crooks Presbyterian Church Gruerrant H. (Zy. Moody Machpelah Cemetery James Whitcomb Riley Divine

Public auction of Traders National Bank stock shares

At the courthouse door on Saturday August 5 1911 at 2 o clock p m twenty five shares of Traders National Bank stock offered in lots of five shares each. 231 Gro M McAlister.

Traders National Bank

Tickets for Montgomery County Fair Season Passes

From the office season tickets numbers 127 128 129 148 149 and 150 are available. Party is known and if tickets are returned nothing will be said. These tickets will be taken up when presented at the gate.

July court cattle and sheep market at fair quality

About 1,000 cattle were offered with little demand for steers while heifers sold briskly. Cows brought 3 to 4 cents, top sheep around 3.50, with buyers bidding 3 to 3.25. Mules scarce but high priced. 16 hand mares sold at 8500, lighter weights 8450 to 8475, 154 hand mules 350 to 400, small mules 275 to 300. Jno Greenwade sold 1,200 pound mules to Elijah Isom of Whitesburg Ky for 480. Large palm leaf fans and straw seats advertised by The Fair Store.

Jno. Greenwade Elijah Isom Whitesburg

Will Show Mare at Montgomery County Fair

Mr Robert Nelson will show his three year old mare Eula King in the walk trot and canter class at the Montgomery County Fair. The mare is handled by Dick Shultz of Pewee Valley and is said to be in fine shape. Nelson contemplates showing through the Kentucky circuit after fairs. Try Good Feeler Work Shoes. 52-41 J H Brunner.

Robert Nelson Eula King Montgomery County Dick” Shultz Pewee Valley Nelson Kentucky

Morris resigns post and moves to Columbia Missouri

Mr. Fred G. Morris has resigned his position with Punch & Graves and left Tuesday for Columbia Missouri where he expects to locate. He is described as a bright and popular young man and the notice expresses hope for his future success in the Show me State.

Fred G. Morris Punch & Graves Columbia Fred Sterling

Miss Mary Sullivan Wins Atlantic City Contest Finish

Miss Mary Dee Sullivan daughter of Mr and Mrs G D Sullivan won the Lexington Herald Atlantic City Contest closing last Friday. She led by a large margin defeating rivals from several counties. Also an ad notes a 50 lb can of lard for five dollars at Greenwade's.

Mary Dee Sullivan G. D. Sullivan Lexington Herald Atlantic City Greenwade’s

Montgomery Fair Set to Open with Premium Revisions and Acts

Montgomery Fair opens Tuesday with strong ring display prospects and a filled schedule. The Association revised premiums after a board meeting while adding a Sweepstake Harness Horse Class, with top stock in cattle swine and poultry, sensational speed events, a flying machine race with an automobile, balloon ascents with parachute jumps, and a bustling Midway. Season tickets are on sale. the fair runs daily with two Coal Road trips expected to aid attendance. Also recruiting two men and two women for fraternal insurance work with weekly earnings quoted and hours listed.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sible Emily Tipton Laura Graves Rooney Mary Lockridge Anna Mary Tripletton Fannie Carr Farris Felan Edna Byron Owingsville May Kincaid Stella Dawson Margaret Dickey Morehead Harbeson Robi Nelson Weedon Winchester News Winchester Mary Dan Harbeson Robert Harbeson Masons Harrison Avenue W. F. Crooks Conroy’s Gro. M. McAlister the Fair Store J. H. Brunner Advocate’s Advocate
Search Courier

Search the Mount Sterling Advocate Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Mount Sterling Advocate?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication