WEW Picture Show to Open About July 1st
The Advocate reports a new picture theatre will open in the city around July 1 in the former P. H. Davis saloon on Main Street. Marvin Gay and Lewis Judy form the new company. Victor Bloomfield withdraws due to other interests. Remodeling is underway to create a first class venue with quality films.
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P. H. Davis
Main Street
Marvin Gay
Lewis Judy
Victor Bloomfield
Winchester
Stiate
Popular Couple Weds in Georgetown Quiet Ceremony
Miss Hazel Baskett of Nicholasville and Mr. James T. Conroy of Nicholasville were married at Georgetown Saturday at 3:30 in a small ceremony officiated by Rev. B. Ainsworth. Baskett is a popular local figure. Conroy, son of former Chief John A. Conroy, works with the Jessamine Journal.
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Hazel Baskett
James T. Conroy
Nicholasville
Georgetown
B. Ainsworth
Miss Baskett
Central Kentucky
Conroy
John A. Conroy
Jessamine Journal
Advocate
Birmingham Man Dies at Home. Rites Held in Lexington
Mr. Frank Fitch died at his Birmingham Alabama home last Thursday at age 77 after months of ill health. He formerly lived in this city and left five children, including Mrs. Hattie F. Howell. Remains were shipped to Lexington for interment. Mrs. Howell and the family have the sympathy of many friends.
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Frank Fitch
Birmingham
Ala
Hattie F. Howell
Lexington
Howell
School Closes After Successful Year Picnic Held
The select school of Mrs. James Prewitt nee Miss Pearl Bruton closed Thursday after a very successful year. On Friday the pupils enjoyed a delightful picnic at the old home of Mr. Bruce Young on the Maysville pine.
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James Prewitt
Pearl Bruton
Bruce Young
Maysville
Mt Sterling Crowded City Saturday After Dry Law
Mt Sterling streets and stores were crowded on Saturday the first since the local option law took effect. Merchants noted sales compared favorably with other Saturdays and urged backing of officers to enforce the dry law for the city’s continued prosperity.
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Mt. Sterling
Sterling
Commencement at Mt Sterling Colored School Held in Court House
The Mt Sterling Colored School faculty and graduating class invite attendance at the First Grammar School Commencement on Tuesday June eighth at eight o clock at the Court House in Mt Sterling Kentucky. Professor George W Adams led the school with notable progress and is praised for his work.
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Court House
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
George W. Adams
Bankers' Ninth District Meeting Held in Maysville
Messrs. C. B. Patterson John G. Winn W B Lloyd C D Grubbs B Frank Perry and J O Greene attended the Ninth District Bankers Association meeting in Maysville last week. Patterson and Winn spoke to the gathering and made excellent impressions on listeners.
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Messrs
C. B. Patterson
John G. Winn
W. 8. Lloyd
C. D. Grubbs
B. Frank Perry
J. O. Greene
Ninth District Bankers’ Association
Maysville
Messrs. Patterson
Winn
Bargains at Novelty Store Advertised in This Issue
Read the large ad for the Novelty Store in this issue and hurry to claim your share of the bargains offered.
Mt Sterling High School Alumni Association Proposed
Prof. W. C. Hopper advocates forming the Mt. Sterling High School Alumni Association to boost enthusiasm, renew friendships, and support education. he invites participation via a banquet during commencement with a small donation and a signed slip, noting a probable June 10th or 11th date.
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W. C. Hopper
Mt. Sterling High School Alumni Association
Local High School Falls to Frankfort 6 3 at Riddles Park
On Saturday at Riddles Park the local High School team lost 6 to 3 to Frankfort. The Fri day game was postponed by rain. The Rounders beat Grassy Lick 7 to 5 in a fair contest, Grassy Lick's first loss. The Federals fell 13 to 6 to a State University team from Lexington at the local park after a strong start.
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Riddle’s Park
Frankfort
Rounders
Grassy Lick
Riddle’s ‘Park
Federals
State University
Lexington
Lockers Removed as Local Option Takes Effect
Mt. Sterling Lodge No. 723 B. P. O. Ellis has removed all lockers from its club rooms and will not permit any intoxicants on the premises. The order, largely non drinking, chose to remove lockers to avoid questions about its stance.
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Mt. Sterling Lodge No
B. P. O. Ellis
Borrow wins Kentucky Handicap at Douglas Park
Borrow a seven year old gelding leased to L 8 Thompson carried 126 pounds to victory in the Kentucky Handicap a mile and a quarter over a heavy track. Hodge finished second Prince Hern was third. Net value of the stake for the winner was 11700. Time recorded 2:10 2-5.
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Harry Payne Whitney
Borrow
L. 8
Thompson
Douglas Park
Hodge
Prince Hern
This Week's Sale on Ice Tea Glasses at The Fair
Ice tea glasses available this week at The Fair for 50 each with regular price of 10 each. Quick sale item.
Germany delivers note on Lusitania sinking to Ambassador
Germany's Berlin reply to the American note delivered to Ambassador Gerard expresses regret for unintentional attacks on American ships and offers compensation if Germany is at fault. It delays key points for future negotiations and accuses Lusitania of being a British naval auxiliary with guns and troops. It asks the United States to press Britain to end its blockade of German imports.
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Germany
Gerard
Berlin
United States
Great Britain
Young Couple Weds at Christian Parsonage
Nellie Price Henry and Stanley Alfrey were quietly married at the Christian parsonage last Thursday afternoon with Rev. Clyde Darsie officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Henry of the city, and the groom son of Mr. Wm. Alfrey of the county. He works for the Adams Express Company and is well liked. The couple have many friends' best wishes.
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Nellie Price Henry
Stanley Alfrey
Clyde Darsie
W. H. Henry
Wm. Alfrey
Adams Express Company
Evans disposes stake in McCord firm moves to Mississippi
Mr C T Evans formerly of this county who for some time was connected with the shoe establishment of J L McCord & Co in Winchester has disposed of his interest in that firm to his partners and will move with his family to Mississippi to reside in the future. The Evans recently bought a large plantation in that State. The family have many friends and relatives in Montgomery county who wish for them prosperity and happiness.
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C. T. Evans
J. L. McCord & Co
Winchester
Mississippi
Evans
Montgomery County
WILL SPEAK HERE
Lieutenant Governor Edward J. McDermott will address Montgomery county voters at the Court House next Wednesday June 9 at 1 30 p m during his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Governor. He is described as a likely winner by supporters.
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Edward J. McDermott
Montgomery County
Court House
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk
County Clerk Keller Greene issued licenses last week including Jerry D. McCormick to Cora Harvey. Stanley Alfrey to Nellie Price. Maurice L. Vice to Carrie Clark, all residents of the county or Bath county as noted.
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Keller Greene
Jerry D. McCormick
Cora Harvey
Stanley Alfrey
Nellie Price Henry
Maurice L. Vice
Carrie Clark
Bath County
For Sale Privately Modern East High Street Cottage
Private sale of a modern brick cottage on East High street with a nice bathroom and all modern conveniences. Possession immediate. Apply to T. K. Barnes.
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East High Street
T. K. Barnes
Exchange in window sale at Keller's store
The ladies of the Catholic church hold an exchange in the window at J. H. Keller's store on Saturday June 8. A variety of good eats will be available and shoppers are urged to buy something extra for Sunday dinner.
Little Wonder Flash Lights 300 Complete
The FAIR markets 300 complete Little Wonder Flash Lights. Catalog notes describe compact portable lamps designed for quick illumination. The listing emphasizes bulk availability and ready-to-use units.
Grammar School Commencement Exercises June Eight
The program lists music and oratory acts including Welcome, Fisher Recitation John Jankins Sermon by Ennis Hainline, Solo A Bowl of Roses Alta Grace Jones, Recitations, duologues and choruses. Diplomas and prizes to be presented by Supt. Hopper and Rev. J S Wilson. Names of graduates and participants include Jones Turley Darsie Kelly Conroy Moore Patterson and many others.
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Irene McNamara
John Allen Strossman
Margaret Elizabeth Turley
Marcia Stevenson
Joseph Rassenfoss
Tinsley Barnard
Virgil Sullivan
Robert Darsie
Ralph C. Wyatt
Grace Jones
Allen Patterson
Abner Junior Oldham
Rebecca Glick
Lena Glick
Harry Willard Mills
Ruth Kelly
Frances Henry
Carolyn Bourne
Ennis Hainline
Catherine Conroy
Mary Haney
Harold Blevins
Pearl Kirby
Robert Thompson
Leota Henderson
Willie Clinkenbeard
Mabel Henry
Thelma Pierce
Bernice Moore
Vanarsdell's Delivers Best Service and Prompt Delivery
Local ad notes Vanarsdell's offers top service and rapid delivery. Customers urged to visit for reliable help and fast handling of orders.
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Vanarsdell’s
De Palma Wins 500-Mile International Sweepstakes
Ralf De Palma captured the 500 mile International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis Indiana on Monday in five hours thirty three minutes and fifty one and one half seconds setting a new race record with an average speed just under eighty five miles per hour.
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Ralf de Palma
Indiapolis
Ind
Wichita Conductor Killed by Train Near Durand
Capt L A Weller of Wichita Kansas father of Mrs M A Tyler was killed by an accident on a Missouri Pacific train near Durand last week. He had served as a conductor for thirty five years. Many friends of Mrs Tyler here regret the sad accident.
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L. 8. Weller
Wichita
Kansas
M. A. Tyler
Missouri Pacific
Durand
Purse Found at Depot Recovered by Mt Sterling Resident
A purse found at the depot by Mrs. R. M. Reynolds requests the owner to prove ownership. Call at 31 Richmond Ave Mt. Sterling Kentucky to claim the item.
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R. M. Reynolds
Richmond Ave
Mt. Sterling
We Do Transferring J W Baber
Transfer note for J W Baber with contact number 840 and listing 37 tf.
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J. W. Baber
Kentucky Press Association to Meet at Olympian Springs
Newspaper men from across the state will gather at Olympian Springs next week for the mid summer meeting of the Kentucky Press Association. The gatherings are noted for being interesting, instructive and greatly enjoyed by all attendees.
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Kentucky Press Association
Olympian Springs
New Central University President Set to Arrive in June
Dr. W. A. Ganfield, elected leader of Central University at Danville, will take charge June 5. Alumni and friends plan a banquet in Louisville the night before. Ganfield, 40, Iowa native, Cornell College and McCormick Seminary graduate, formerly led the State Christian Endeavor Union.
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W. A. Ganfield
Central University
Danville
Campaign warming up for Jeffersonville judges race
Judge William A. Young spoke to Jeffersonville voters on his bid to return as Circuit Judge. Opponents Hon. W B White and Judge B F Day also addressed the gathering. Candidates W C Hamilton and C W Nesbitt for Commonwealth's Attorney also spoke.
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William A. Young
Jeffersonville
W. B. White
B. F. Day
Messrs
W. C. Hamilton
C. W. Nesbitt
Commonwealth
Mt Sterling High to Hear Baccalaureate Sermon
Rev. M. V. P. Yeaman will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to Mt Sterling High School graduates on Sunday evening. A special musical program is planned and all city churches will dismiss to allow their congregations to attend.
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M. V. P. Yeaman
Mt. Sterling High School
McCall Patterns at The Fair
McCall Patterns showcases latest patterns at the fair offering a wide selection for home sewing enthusiasts. The display emphasizes fashionable designs and practical projects for all skill levels across the event.
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McCall
the Fair
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