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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
4
H G Hoffman shows improvement while J D Hazelrigg remains stable. Frances Igoy, daughter of Mr Blgoy, is very ill. Polly Thomas and T C Graves are in serious condition with slim chances of recovery. G Y Triplett improving. Fresh raspberries arrive daily at Vanarsdell’s.
Harlan Kirk and family motored to Lexington on Sunday. Mrs Elizabeth Hensey from Mt Sterling visited relatives here this week. Lewis Sledd from Lekingtorf stayed with his parents from Saturday to Monday. Mrs T J Carr sold a cow to Thos Stone for 32.50 and two calves to James McDonald at five cents per pound.
Punch and Graves announces a June 19 sale offering 500 pairs of Ladies' Sample Slippers in regular 3 4 and 5 dollar values for 1.98 each. Limited stock in standard makes.
Announcement that Hon W J Fields of Olive Hill Carter county candidates for Congress in the Ninth District subject to Democratic primary on Saturday August 3 1912.
The piece argues Democrats should act wisely at Baltimore to avoid a flawed convention. It notes Bryan opposes Parker as temporary chair, praises Parker’s credentials, and criticizes the Taft Roosevelt dynamic while urging support for home teams.
Mrs J laments a ruined white suit after street oil but Mrs C reassures and praises No 343 The Pantorium for cleaning it to look like new.
Brunner's advertises Sea Island Duck 16 button boot at 2.48 with regular price 3.00. Sale appears in a local shop advertisement with price and store name Brunner's.
Carlo a yellow rat terrier owned by Mr and Mrs C Lauth for nine years died Saturday. The pet was a great companion and will be greatly missed by the owners. His remains were buried at their home.
Found purse with cash offered for owner to prove possession. Judge Reis will determine rightful ownership and return the property to the lawful owner after verification.
In this county on Friday June 21 1912 the wife of Gano Caywood gave birth to a daughter named Katherine Belle.
Crops look well as rain slows meadow cutting. Mike Wilson bought 14 head of cattle for September delivery from W W Stevenson. M P Skidmore and wife and W W Stevenson attended the Anderson Indiana camp meeting enjoying sermons. Residents traveled to Bath county for a Sunday meeting at the Stull Schoolhouse and returned for evening Sunday School. Bro Triplett preached to a large crowd.
John Dillard Curtis aged two, son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Curtis, died at their Queen Street home on Wednesday June 19 1912 after a two week illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon by Rev George Kennard with burial in Machpelah Cemetery.
A major Carlisle blaze Sunday night caused widespread damage and an estimated loss around 2000 dollars. Properties destroyed include Mat Ruddle’s livery stable with 1500 insurance, J H Barlow’s poultry house and contents, Hall Bros monument shop and Curtis blacksmith, James O’Neill’s livery stable with horses and carriages, Hall Bros grocery, and two additional groceries owned by Lawrence and Sudold with varying stock and building losses. Insurance varied per property.
The Loheide Manufacturing Company, makers of chewing gum and candies, leases the southeast corner of Fourth Street and Clark Avenue and moves from 21 South Fourth Street to larger two story space with four stories and basement. New machinery costing about $30,000 will be installed. The building spans 63 by 70 feet, totaling about 22 000 square feet, with offices sales and factory space. G Berry Pieratt of St Louis is Secretary Treasurer and a key stockholder. he is son of J M Pieratt of this city.
A fragment notes street oil on a new suit and promotes the Pantoriam shop at Main and Broadway with Weckesser & Cunningham as the advertisers.
Vanarsdell's features top roasts and steaks with fresh produce like tomatoes cucumbers and beets available daily. The ad highlights quality meat and daily fresh vegetables in a casual local-food setting.
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