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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
8
Mr. William H. Hall of Maysville won the Blue Grass championship at the shooting tournament held at Thos. H. Clay's Hill Top range on Friday. He defeated marksmen from across the Blue Grass while Frank Bell took the cut glass trophy. The event ran from 9 am to 5 pm with 400 guests at dinner and 700 fish prepared by Leer Kid Stout of Paris.
Excursion fares start Sunday June 8 offering one fare plus 25 cents round trip to Lexington from Ashland and Mt Sterling and intermediate stations. Tickets valid going on No 25 and returning on No 24 from June 8 through September 28.
The first and second grade pupils will present Ye Little Old Folks' Concert at the Public School Auditorium on Friday evening June 6. Teachers Mrs Randall and Miss Owings guide the performance and hope for a good crowd to applaud the children. In local ads Spot Cash Grocery offers cabbage plants five cents a dozen or 100 for twenty five cents and 200 sweet potato plants for a quarter.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Saturday won his libel suit against George A. Newett who alleged the Colonel drunk. The jury awarded nominal damages of six cents as provided by Michigan law, with each party bearing his own expenses.
A short promotional note from Advocate Publishing Company invites readers to try their printing for future orders. The flyer emphasizes a superior job and guaranteed customer satisfaction.
All persons with claims against Mrs. Mary R Meguiar must present them proven to attorney Lewis Apperson in Mt. Sterling Kentucky. John W White Administrator with will annexed of Mary R R Meguiar seeks proof of debts and claims by due date.
For Rent notice advertising rooms on the first and second floors of the Marshall property on Clay Street. Apply in person on the second floor or call phone number 549 for details and arrangements.
Robert Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Emmet Y Nelson of this city, graduates with high honors from the Kentucky Military Institute in Louisville. The distinction waives the entrance exam for Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, where he will resume studies next autumn.
Miss Albert Young wins several prizes in the Harper's Bazaar Needle Work Contest. Judges are from abroad and contestants include convent workers, with participation open to the United States, Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands. Her friends celebrate her good fortune.
The Camargo Methodist Church ladies host an ice cream supper for church funds on Saturday, June 14 starting at six o'clock. The public is invited to attend and support this local fundraiser. Home-grown fancy berries also advertised at Greenwade's.
A severe hail storm struck Montgomery County Sunday afternoon causing considerable damage in several parts. Reports indicate very large hail in multiple locations across the county.
Weather forecasters warn of a stormiest summer, threatening tobacco crops with hail damage. Growers note worm and frost risks can be managed, but hail destruction is unavoidable if fields lie in a storm’s path. insurance through Kirkpatrick-Coleman Agency is advised.
Mrs Charles K Oldham will entertain Friday at three oclock with a linen shower honoring Miss Rebecca Calk whose engagement was announced weeks ago The Spot Cash Grocery advertises sweet potato plants at 15c per 100 and offers reduced prices for larger quantities Early and late cabbage plants are cheaper than elsewhere 48 21
The ad states printing services aimed at individuals, emphasizing affordability and everyday availability rather than specialty work. It implies a general printer serving the public with accessible rates.
An ad offers $20,000 available to loan in amounts from $1,000 to $5,000 on city or farm property.
A. Hoffman and Son purchase a Ford car from Paul Strother agent for H M Ringo proprietor of Ringos Cafe. The auto will deliver creams and ices. Green vegetables are available at Greenwades. Mr and Mrs R L Vanarsdell moved to Moore property on West High Street. Telephone Ringos Cafe for ices and dreams. Auto delivery ensures promptness.
Preparations underway for an opening ball at Oil Springs on June 12. Event promises enjoyment with emphasis on high quality meats. Also notes Greenwade Initial Stationery and Corbett's Greenhouse selling cabbage and tomato plants.
A Wartime era column notes tobacco remains to be set, corn planting ongoing, and farmers behind in work. It reports illnesses including T. R. Markland and George Copher with typhoid, local travel, schooling events, and church achievements. James Crockett dies after an accident, detailing his life, illness, and funeral. Community sympathy is offered to the Crockett family.
Standard routes connect Mt Sterling with Louisville and Cincinnati for service to Saint Louis and the West. B&O S W departures include 8:10 a.m. and 9 p.m. with late runs daily and Sunday exceptions. Cincinnati departures at 9 a.m. 12 noon and 9:15 p.m. daily and 1:25 a.m. Sundays. Equipment is modern featuring electric lighted sleeping cars, parlor and dining service. For fares contact local agent or S T Seely traveling agent 513 Traction Bldg Cincinnati Ohio 484.
Pittsburg correspondent notes the constitutional amendment for $50 million good roads bonds cleared the House on April 17 by a 189 to 2 vote. It returns to the Senate for concurrence and then to voters in November. The 1915 Legislature will set expenditure regulations.
Farmers report a scarcity of tobacco plants despite extensive planting and decent growth. Beds sell for 35 to 50 dollars, with some opting to wait for larger plants by June 10. Meadows and grains like oats, wheat, and rye are promising, cattle and poultry markets are steady, and fruit prospects look bright with abundant blackberries. A mule colt sold for 100 dollars and land sold for 104 dollars per acre. losses from rains affected some tobacco beds and cutworms trouble corn.
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