14 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
1
The Atlantic City beauty contest opens with high enthusiasm and heavy voting. Subscriptions and coupons drive early results as candidates race across leading cities. Nominations close soon with decisive weekly vote tallies and a ballot box at the Avocate Office.
Miss Sallie Taylor Woods and Grover C. Anderson were married at the Stanford Baptist church with a formal ceremony led by Rev. J. B. Jones. The event featured a pink and white floral arch, candlelit chancel, and a procession of family members. The couple departed for a two week honeymoon to eastern cities after a wedding trip via Danville and Lexington. The Advocate notes the bride’s welcome into the community and the groom’s standing, plus two formal dinners for the bridal party.
Vanarsdell's offers a wide selection of canned goods across categories. Shoppers find fruit vegetables soups and sauces with reliable brands and competitive prices.
The Winchester Gun Club defeated Mt. Sterling Gun Club 349 to 347 in a tight match. Mt Sterling’s team showed poor form but vows improvement for the return contest at Winchester in a few days.
A pet line item notes Cow Ease as a harmless fly repellant for horses and cows. The product is advertised as available at Kennedy's Drug Store, with a price of 48.3.
Thomas Kennedy sold his West Clay street home to A R Robertson at a private price. Kennedy plans to build a new house on his Botts addition lot.
A promotional note from S. P. Greenwade claims their meats prove superior through a forthcoming trial. The brief seeks to persuade readers of quality and value in their offerings.
The children of Somerset Christian Church will hold an exchange in Hazelrigg and Son's window on Saturday June 17. Come and get your Sunday dinner. Men’s furnishings offered at cut prices. Lost gold bracelet between Morgan and Sumpter’s stable and Grassy Lick. Return to this office for reward.
The Somerset Christian Church ladies announce an ice cream supper on Saturday evening June 17 and invite all neighbors to attend. Walsh Bros advertise Walk-Over oxfords priced at 4.00 and 3.50 ranges with sale notes on hats and shoes, high grade clothing, and fresh stock offered below production cost in places.
In Louisville at Reservoir Park entrance a car driven by Robert N Trimble Jr Mt Sterling Ky collided with another auto carrying Miss Irene McCabe daughter of the late T A McCabe and Monroe Bush son of Sam S Bush. Bush and Miss McCabe were thrown from the overturned car while Trimble’s party escaped injury.
Last Friday the election on issuing bonds of 15 000 to fund new school buildings or additions passed 165 to 12. The light turnout was blamed on voting at the distant school building. Proceeds will fund immediate improvements, promising Mt Sterling an up to date school facility.
New beans peas and tomatoes at Vanarschell's every day. Just about one man out of ten gets the most for his money. Our sale is genuine, take advantage of it. Walsh Bros.
The city learns that Van Green, son of Mr and Mrs George Green, formerly of Harrison avenue, was reportedly killed by a fall from a telephone pole in Paintsville Kentucky. Later rumors say he was seriously injured but alive. Born near Salt Lick Bath county, he came to town years ago and is about 23.
A terse note cites Ss P Greenwade amid a brief record of livestock or event involving famous young cattle, with minimal surrounding context.
William Botts purchases 360 acres of George Hamilton opposite Botts home place. The farm ranks among the county’s best. Price paid was not disclosed publicly.
Mr Ed Prewitt was operated on Sunday in Lexington for appendicitis and is recovering well. Friends express relief at his progress. Walsh Bros advertises a sale offering profit opportunities and urges shoppers to act. S P Greenwade promotes fresh, clean goods with prompt delivery as a motto.
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