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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
5
A crowded social note lists Mr B F Chenault and family of Versailles visiting relatives, with guests from Nashville, Tampa, Winchester, Covington and Louisville. It mentions Olympian Springs stays, trips to Lexington and Central University, and a Bath county judge’s appearance, reflecting a busy week of arrivals, visits, and small-town travel.
A stream of Bath and Clark county residents and guests are noted in the city this week. Sheriff Seth Botts of Bath and Hord Armstrong of Fleming are seen in town. Wagoner trips, fishing at Olympian Springs, and travel to Lexington Versailles and Frankfort are mentioned. Families attend school and church events including the C. W. E. M. method school in Morehead.
The ladies of Antioch Church announce an ice cream supper at the church on Saturday evening June 22. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach programs.
Eethe S sick J D two year old son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Curtis shows some improvement after pneumonia. Peter Evans sick for two weeks is somewhat improved. Mrs C C Turner improving nicely. Mrs A B Ratliff remains about the same. Mrs Gilbert Y Triplett improving rapidly at St Joseph Hospital Lexington likely home this week. Mr H G Hoffman confined in Cincinnati hospital for ten days is doing well. Mrs T C Graves critically ill at Holt Ave home. Mrs Stanley Behen a nee Fann McLaughlin Cincinnati very sick at her uncle Henry Greene’s in this county. Estelle Collins long ill for weeks is able to be up again.
Bargains announced for a Loom End Sale starting Saturday June 22 by Oldham Bros Co. The notice highlights a Great Sale event with discounts and special offerings at the loom works and warehouse.
A Washington restaurateur visits New York with a bay colored great dane. At the hotel he asks the clerk to take care of his dog. The clerk sent James to bring the animal inside, but James cannot find the dog in the cab and reports a cow instead, offering to bring a truck if requested.
A dialogue shows John asking why retaliation wasn’t used after a slap. Paul replies he could not strike back with a cane and gloves in his hands, illustrating a restrained response amid the confrontation.
Thomas Field, on trial for breaking a pawnbroker's window and theft, hurled a stool at the judge after an outburst. He claimed the throw was meant for a witness. The judge sentenced him to serve the remainder of a prior term plus five years penal servitude.
Italian physician Valenti reports cocaine injection into the esophagus suppresses hunger and thirst. He notes coca leaf chewing makes the gullet insensitive and destroys desire for food or drink, aligning with long held savage knowledge.
Elsie learns velvet has two sides and asks about the other side of heaven after gazing at a star filled sky. The moment illustrates curiosity about hidden depths and the idea that beauty may lie beyond appearances.
A fragment reflects a widow three years bereaved, insisting she cannot forget her husband while her fiancé prefers her in black. The tone suggests social customs surrounding mourning and personal relationships.
Miss Mary T. Graham of Pomona California formerly of Lexington becomes engaged to Mr David Prewitt of Clark County He is brother of Mrs John G Winn and has many friends in the city The notice also mentions Vanarsdell's new beans tomatoes and lettuce.
Mr J G Trimble celebrated his 89th birthday at his Main street home Saturday. His son J G Trimble Jr of Cincinnati and two aides attended. Out of town guests Mrs William Miller and Miss Josephine Miller of Paris, Illinois joined his family and relatives for the day.
It highlights money saving by buying at Oldham's sale across merchandise lines, encouraging shoppers to supply their needs through the discounted offerings and emphasize value during tough times.
Opening dance of the season at Olympian Springs draws a large expected crowd under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O Neal. The Springs are a well known summer resort in the state with many local youths planning to attend. Also promotes sales events from Ham Bros and Van Arsdell’s with grocery sugar offers.
Mr. H. C. Greenwade on Queen Street advertises a Friday and Saturday sale offering a fine assortment of pattern and trimmed hats below cost to clear stock and a large line of shirt waists at greatly reduced prices. The sale begins Saturday, June 22.
Mr. R. G. Kern has taken rooms with Mr. C. K. Oldham on North Maysville street. For business calls to Mr. Kern, contact phone 511.
Beginning today June 19 Punch and Graves offers 500 pairs of Ladies Sample Slippers in regular 3 4 and 5 values for 1.98. Standard makes available to shoppers at discounted price.
Seats for the Harbeson Musicale to be held at the Table Opera House June 24th will go on sale at Mt. Sterling Drug Co this Friday.
Mr J R Lyons of the Judy neighborhood purchased from W H H Miller the two story frame residence on Queen street for 1800 cash. Miller retains possession until October and will then move to a new home he is building on his lot on Sycamore street opposite the Catholic Church.
Advert encourages shoppers to arrive early for the big Cut Price Sale at Oldham's with doors opening Saturday June 22. The note emphasizes limited-time bargains and first-come access.
The Kentucky State Racing Commission reorganized at Lexington electing Milton H Young as chairman F A Daingerfield as vice chairman and Charles P Grainger as a member. The commission granted the right to install telegraph stations inside the grounds a privilege denied race tracks for the past year benefiting newspapers nationwide.
Be an early bird and grab bargains as Oldham Bros and Co hosts a large sale beginning Saturday June 22. The notice invites shoppers to arrive early for best selections and discounts.
A dialogue shows the prisoner preferring life imprisonment over hanging while the attorney notes the requirement to serve the first week of life imprisonment at hard labor. The exchange underscores the harsh terms of capital punishment and forced labor.
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