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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
5
The Ad vocate invites readers to send local news or event items about family gatherings visits club activities or upcoming trips and offers a phone contact 74 for those who cannot write.
Loring Turley spent Sunday in Winchester. Henry R. Prewitt is in Louisville this week. P. Hunt visiting Clark county relatives. John A. Judy in Louisville today on legal business. Mrs. R. L. Carrick visiting the Herriott family. Miss Katherine Spence Herriott returned from Hamilton College. Miss Marion Groves of DeLand Fla visiting relatives here. Shields Gay guest in Winchester Sunday afternoon. J. C. Gaitskill returned home after Central University attendance. Neil Guilfoile and Alphonse Laughlin at the Latonia races last Saturday. Mitchell and Hazel Sullivan visited relatives in Versailles and Lexington last week. Mrs. N. C. McCown of Belton visited Rezin McClure past week. Dr. P. K. McKenna spent Sunday in Louisville with his wife. her condition unimproved. Stanley Arthur of Louisville guest of T. B. Arthur and family last week. Chas. A. Kirk, Contest Manager of Mt. Sterling Advocate, spent Sat and Sun with family in Ashland. Letitia Dye of Louisville and Misses Densmore Patrick and Florence Burgin of Lexington guests of the Misses Calk.
W B White attends circuit court at Morehead. Miss Rachael Settle of Frankfort visits Miss Mary Ray Trimble. Albert Stoll and Lyman Burgess visit Louisville relatives. Gertude and Mary Rymell of Richmond return home after stay with the Reids. Ruth Hall Lexington A F Duckworth H L Quisenberry and son John T spend day with Mrs. Nelson. A S Erdman and son with Miss Edna Moulter visit Mrs. Erdman's mother Mrs Elizabeth Geering. John Cassidy of Morehead returns with sister Lenora. Nelle Pangborn and Lida Goodpaster depart for Cincinnati for Conservatory course. Margaret Clark at Maryville College visits cousin Elizabeth Cockridge en route home to Oxford. Prof J L Hill of Georgetown College in town last week to promote the college.
S. P. Greenwade promotes Vanarsdell's fresh beans peas and tomatoes daily while Punch & Graves advertise suits cut from 27.50 to 20, keeping focus on value and quality in meat and grocery lines.
Tuesday morning a gas stove exploded in Mrs. William Smathers’s kitchen on Richmond Avenue. Officials believe an unlit burner under the oven caused the blast when opened, severely burning her face. Walsh Bros. advertises shoes cut from 3.50 to 2.98.
Rev H L Calhoun of Lexington preaches at the Christian Church next Sunday morning. Woman's Day at the Methodist Church features morning topic Woman and Her Work for Man and evening topic Woman's Work for Woman. A public installation of Woman's Missionary Society officers will follow the morning sermon. Mt Sterling residents are invited to both services.
Public notice from S. P. Greenwade promoting Vanarsdell's meat market with emphasis on top quality meats and ongoing beef offerings described as famous baby beeves.
The marriage of Miss Mary Herriott to Prof. Robert Ireland Cord will be held Wednesday of next week at the Herriott residence on West High street. Only immediate family attend, after which the couple will travel briefly before residing on Holt avenue in Mt. Sterling. Vanarsdell's offers new potatoes and garden produce. Walsh Bros. promotes a cut price sale with ladies slippers priced at 1.75.
Last week of a cut price sale ends Saturday night. The firm W H Berry & Co urges customers to buy now before prices revert to higher levels.
Mrs Jas Cecil is described as critically ill while Lucille Laughlin shows slight improvement after fever treatment.
Advertisements list rental rates from four to twenty five dollars per month for well located stables. A genuine lamb is offered at Vanardelli's and a gentle family horse is available near 4921 Nick Hadden Jr. J. & M. shoe service cuts price from six to four fifty.
A notice announces price levels for ladies slippers 3.00 3.50 and 4.00 with sale price 1.98. A recovered bill book containing a mileage book and other valuables may be kept by the finder if the mileage book is returned to the office. The book bore the name Chas. A. Kirk.
Readable ad notes Hogs for sale with low price and five shoats, contact C B Stephens at a precarie office. It also promotes Walsh Bros. cut price sale offering suits priced from 14.50 to 12.48 and mentions fresh produce at Vanarsdell's with home grown radishes onions and asparagus.
A Monday evening picnic luncheon at Oil Springs drew Miss Arabella Bogie Miss Rebecca Kendall Miss Mary Ray Trimble and her visitor Miss Rachael Settle F C Duerson and wife with Messrs Henry Ringo Walter Crooks Stanley Wood and Dr Charley Duerson Walsh Bros. offer cut prices now.
Kentucky tobacco growers urged to consider Hon William Addams for Governor. The Harrison county farmer and businessman has long supported Burley pool efforts since 1904 and led local campaigning, earning respect as a trusted advocate for farmers against trusts.
Regular slippers offered at 3.00 3.50 and 4.00 with discounted tags at 1.98. Promotion highlights multiple price tiers for different styles in a local sale.
Last Sunday evening lightning struck the rear of Mr Albert Hoffmans residence on Maysville street. Water pipes burst in several places but damage was slight. Mr J M Hoffman was knocked down and stunned. Adams & Co s 4 75 Oxfo rds. Home grown strawberries from Vanarsdells.
On Thursday Mr. J. Green Trimble of this city will celebrate his 88th birthday. His brother Frank Trimble of Memphis, his son Green of Cincinnati, and niece Mrs. Wm Miller of Paris Illinois are expected today. Miss Ella Trimble, who has been visiting in Florida and Paris Illinois, will also come today.
Punch and Graves advertise men's furnishing goods at reduced prices. The notice highlights discounted shirts, ties, and accessories with limited time offers and stock clearance. Strong focus on value for customers seeking affordable attire.
The City Council forfeits the guarantee fund of Paul and Kerchner contractors who installed the sewer system. The amount forfeited is 1206.68 dollars, representing 3 percent of the contract held as security that streets would be repaired after completion.
The ad notes $30 suits reduced to $22.50 at Punch and Graves. It mentions best canned goods at Vanarsdell's and Walsh Bros cutting prices, plus a phone number 74 for printing services.
A small box of artificial fishing flies left between Mose Lewis' pond and the city on Owingsville Pike. Return to this office to receive the reward.
Dr. G. M. Horton has sold his interest in the Horton & Wade livery business to his brother H. B. Horton of Flemingsburg.
Supervisor Jno S Wyatt led a crew last week in repairing the Spencer pike with notable progress. They have moved to the Camargo pike and will next proceed to the Levee pike.
Bargain alert as missy and kids footwear including shoes and slippers are offered at reduced rates. Savings apply to a selection of styles and sizes with emphasis on comfort and value.
Hampton Montjoy reports a fine success of the ice cream supper at Howard's Mill Church Saturday night June 10. A large crowd attended and spent liberally, with total receipts totaling $45.50.
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