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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1915

Page

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Corbett and Signaigo Wed in Sacred Heart Ceremony

Miss Florence Signaigo and Mr Charles Joseph Corbett were married at Sacred Heart church in Memphis. The ceremony featured Elsa Gerber singing and a reception at the bride’s parents home on Poplar avenue. The couple plans a Northern honeymoon and will reside at 1078 Greenlaw avenue.

Charlie Corbett Memphis Tenn Florence Bignaigo Corbett Memphis News Scimetar Florence Signaigo John A. Signaigo Charles Joseph Corbett Sacred Heart Church Father Mahoney Elsa Gerber Mildred Osterloh Milan Killarney Richard Regan Poplar Avenue Greenlaw Avenue

Lost hood cover found between Winchester and Mt Sterling

Finder asked to return the top hood cover of an automobile to this office. The item was located between Winchester and Mt Sterling and is now awaiting its owner.

Winchester Mt. Sterling

Total City Taxes and Assessments for 1915

City Assessor W. T. Fitzpatrick Jr reports 1915 city assessments totaling 2,418,009.12 for real estate and personal property with 925 poles listed.

W. T. Fitzpatrick, Jr

Cleanup push pays off as city premises improve

Last week the article urged residents to clean up premises, cut weeds and whitewash fences. The review of the city shows many followed the advice and the author notes how little time it takes to achieve a clean and sanitary appearance.

Death of Mrs Bettie Groves in Orlando Florida

Relatives here report the Friday evening death in Orlando of Bettie Groves 68 widow of John E. Groves. Survived by four children including Rev Coleman O. Groves of Memphis and Mrs Norman D. Brown of this city, two Orlando daughters, and two sisters. Body to be interred in Orlando beside her husband.

Orlando Fla Bettie Groves John E. Groves Coleman O. Groves Memphis Tenn Norman D. Brown Minnie Marian Groves Albin White G. M. Coleman

Iced Tea Offered For Sixty Cents Per Pound

A local ad notes Vanarsdell's sells iced tea at 60 cents per pound. The price targets bargain buyers and highlights the store's weekly specials.

Vanarsdell’s

Cohen Speaks at Court House for Agricultural Commissioner

Matt S. Cohen, Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture, spoke at the Court House to a good sized crowd Monday. He impressed listeners and is favored to win in the county where he is well known and active in the Montgomery County Fair showing horses since 1889.

Matt S. Cohen Court House Cohen Montgomery County

Mission Band Exchange at Roberts & Mastin’s Saturday

The Mission Band of the Christian church advertises an exchange at Roberts and Mastin’s this Saturday offering a Sunday dinner and other goods for sale to raise funds.

Mission Band of the Christian Church Roberts & Mastin

Splendid Opening Dance At Oil Springs Shown Welcoming Crowd

A fine opening dance at Oil Springs drew a large crowd from Mt. Sterling Winchester Paris and other Blue Grass towns. Music was good lunch appealing and attendees praised Mr and Mrs William C Moore who run the Springs. Sanitary Meat Market offers fruits and vegetables.

Oil Springs Mt. Sterling Winchester Paris Blue Grass William C. Moore

Interstate Land and Mining Company Formed in Charleston

Articles of incorporation filed by Charles Shewey W H Wilford and H Clay McKee establish Interstate Land and Mining Company with 75000 capital stock all paid in and $25000 debt limit. Principal office in Mt Sterling with branches. plans include real estate and mining smelting of lead and zinc across Kentucky Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and beyond. The firm already owns land with zinc and lead deposits.

Interstate Land & Mining Company Keller Greene Charles Shewey W. H. Wilford Charleston W. Va H. Clay McKee Kentucky Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Mt. Sterling

Runaway buggy injures farmer near Judy

Elwood McClain, a young farmer, was seriously hurt when a shaft broke on his buggy causing a runaway. The vehicle overturned, he was dragged, his face cut and bruised, wrist sprained, knee cap injured, and the buggy demolished.

Judy Elwood McClain McClain

Will Build Warehouse on Sycamore Street

Kirkpatrick and Clay have contracted Ed L William to construct a large loose leaf warehouse on Sycamore street. Construction starts at once for winter sales with a 150000 pound daily capacity, modern unloading shed and automatic scales. Leased to Whitehall Tobacco Company as Whitehall No 2.

Kirkpatrick & Clay Ed. L. William Sycamore Street Messrs. Kirkpatrick and Clay Whitehall Tobacco Company Whitehall No. 2

New tomatoes and cucumbers at Vanarsdell's

Readable notes indicate fresh produce arrivals at Vanarsdell's with tomatoes and cucumbers highlighted. Local shoppers are invited to visit for early selection and prices.

Vanarsdell’s

Tuesday Club beautifies Main and Richmond park area

The Tuesday Club hosted florist Mr Harris to clean and transform the small park at Main Street and Richmond Avenue into a large flower bed. Residents praise the club for turning an eyesore into a welcoming spot and express gratitude for its initiative.

Mr. Harris Main Street Richmond Avenue

Marshmallow Creme Adverts At Sanitary Market

Sanitary Meat Market lists marshmallow creme for 10 cents and 25 cents per can in a compact sale notice.

Sanitary

Farm For Sale 227 Acres in Bourbon County Kentucky

For sale is a 227 acre farm on the Mt Sterling and North Middletown turnpike 21% miles east of North Middletown. The property features high cultivation, abundant water, good fencing and three subdividable tracts with tobacco land and dwellings. Contact J. W. and Lettie D. Rice N Middletown KY BR. R. No. 1 or phone Mt Sterling KY 264R.

Bourbon County North Middletown Mt. Sterling J. W Lettie D. Rice N. Middletown

Market cattle bring record prices at Kentucky sale

A large crowd observed a busy County Court Day with about 3000 cattle sold. Feeder prices near a danger line, best 800-pound steers around 8 cents, yearlings 7 to 7 1/4, cows 6 to 6 3/4, bulls 5 to 6. Numerous named buyers and sellers across Bourbon, Versailles, and Bath counties, with several cars bought by firms like Bowen & Co and Lechobest & Millis. War demand boosts army horse and mule trade. plugs sell 40 to 60 dollars.

Kentucky Arch Gabbard J. C. Hanna Shelby County Jno. Richardson Caywood & McEntyre Bourbon County J. C. Harlan J. L. Brantman Jno M. Salyer Bob Bridgforth S. H. Bowen Mr. Todd Coon Allen G. M. Harp Mr. Simpson Sam Gabbard A. L. Edwards Versailles Geo. Halsey Harry Adamson Lloyd Horton Jesse Highland Arch Gubbard Sam Lalthrum Bath County T. F. Bramlette Henry Blankenship al Kerns Carlisle Henry Razor Bowen & Co Jas I. S. Miller Lechobest & Millis

Good Woman Dead At Home Near Jeffersonville

Mrs. Nannie Martin died at her home near Jeffersonville Saturday morning after a brief illness of complications. The body was buried in the family graveyard Sunday afternoon. She was about sixty six years old and is survived by her husband James Al Martin. She was widely known and had reared many orphan children.

Nannie Martin Jeffersonville This County

Reverend Perryman Delivers Talk at Court House Meeting

Rev G W Perryman of Central Baptist Church Winchester spoke at the court house Monday afternoon before a medium crowd. His remarks drew applause and considerable enthusiasm from attendees.

G. W. Perryman Central Baptist Church Winchester Court House

After Blind Tiger Charlie Brown Faces Grand Jury

Charlie Brown a young white man arrested for disturbing worship at a Salem church was taken to Frenchburg by Adlai Richardson to appear before the grand jury. Reports say he obtained whiskey in Menefee county and made a full confession, reduced to writing for the Menefee county grand jury foreman.

Charlie Brown Salem Church Adlai Richardson Jno. F. Richardson Frenchburg Menefee County

Lansing Decided On To Take Bryan Job

President Wilson is understood to be near selecting Rob J. Lansing as Secretary of State to succeed William Jennings Bryan. Reports say Lansing, counselor and interim Secretary, is the likely appointee as final decisions near. White Crown fruit jar caps at Vanarsdell's.

Lansing Bryan Wilson Rob J. Lansing William Jennings Bryan Mr. Lansing State Department Vanarsdell’s

Walter Carter of Spencer Dies After Illness

Walter Carter of the Spencer neighborhood died at his home on Monday following two months of dropsy and heart trouble. He was about sixty and is survived by his wife and three daughters Nannie Rice of Tiffany D, Mrs. William Gallagher of Somerset, and Calla Carter of the county.

Walter Carter Spencer Mr. Carter Nannie Rice Tiffin William Gallagher Somerset Calla Carter

June Dance Promises Bright Evening at Ringo's Hall

The Sterling Dancing Club hosts its annual June dance at Ringo's hall on Tuesday evening June 29 with a Lexington Saxophone Trio providing music. A number of visitors plan to attend, and organizers anticipate an enjoyable event.

Sterling Dancing Club Ringo’s Hall Lexington

Loss of Fine Horse and Cow from Hydrophobia Bite

Mr W E Heaton reports a three year old horse, sired by Locanda, worth 200 dollars, killed last week after being bitten by a hydrophobic dog. Heaton also lost a cow recently to the same disease.

W. E. Heaton

Mason's fruit jars at right prices see Vanarsdell

Mason fruit jars listed with favorable prices are advertised by Vanarsdell. The note directs shoppers to Vanarsdell for the range and pricing details of Mason jars.

Mason’s Vanarsdell

Mrs. M. A. Compton Breaks Arm in Louisville Incident

Mrs. M. A. Compton of Henderson, mother of Dr. C. W. Compton, fractured her arm after a fall in a Louisville hotel last Friday. She arrived at Dr. Compton’s home Saturday night and is recovering, though age adds to her discomfort.

M. A. Compton Henderson C. W. Compton Louisville

Try a Box of Peti Johns Break Fast Food at Vanarsdells

A small local note encourages customers to sample Peti Johns breakfast items at Vanarsdell’s store. The message highlights fresh options and a quick start to the day.

Vanarsdell’s

Mr William Ragan Dies Suddenly in City

William Ragan known as Uncle Billy collapsed beside Ringo's Grocery on Maysville Street Monday around one in the afternoon from heart disease. He was seventy five, survived by son Charles and brother J Ragan. Funeral at 4 30 Tuesday at family burying ground near Stepstone conducted by Rev Clyde Darsie of the Christian church.

William Ragan Billy Ringo Maysville Street Chas. Ragan Mr. J. Ragan Stepstone Clyde Darsie The Christian Church Ragan

Picnic at Fair Grounds Draws church groups and games

The Christian church Sunday School holds a Thursday picnic at the Fair Grounds with a Hustlers versus Hazelrigg Bible class baseball game. Activities include potato and sack races and other amusements. Ladies serve supper on the grounds.

The Christian Church Sunday School Fair Grounds Hazelrigg

Freak Colt With Extra Limbs Baffles Kentucky Reader

Mr J Walter Rice, a Bourbon county horseman, reports a colt foaled at his farm about two weeks ago with six perfectly formed legs. The creature is progressing well and otherwise sound. Also noting an offer of 5000 sweet potato plants at 25 cents per hundred.

J. Walter Rice Bourbon County Seene Aoe

Malcolm Thompson Accepts Position at Duersons Drug Store

Mr Malcolm Thompson accepts a position at Duersons Drug Store during vacation. He is described as a gentlemanly young fellow with many friends and promises to be a splendid clerk for Mr Duerson.

Malcolm Thompson Duerson Malcolm Mr. Duerson

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Hanna Land & Priest Florida J.D. Hazelrigg & Son Dry Goods Swift’s Sanitary Meat Market MR. WM. Ragan Freak Colt San-Tox Bassett Drug Co W. S. Lloyd J.H. Keller J. H. Keller Trimble Bros
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