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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
2
A favorable review of Harold Bell Wright's The Shepherd of the Hills at the Table Opera House praises its sincerity. It highlights characters Old Matt Young Matt and Sammy Lane, Ozark settings, and scenic design, noting the play captures the land’s spirit and endures as a unique work.
Roberts & Mastin invite every lady to the spring millinery opening on Tuesday and Wednesday March 1st and 19th. The store promises an immense assortment and aims to please the most discriminating shoppers. Read the Spot Cash Grocery ad on the last page.
Mrs Sarah Boyd Withers wife of the late William Withers died at her home in Sharpsburg Saturday March 8 aged 70 years The burial took place in Sharpsburg Monday afternoon She was one of Bath county's best beloved and most prominent women She is survived by three children James Withers of Louisville Mrs Laura Mills of Ohio and Miss Bettie Withers of Sharpsburg Let us explain our parcel post delivery Vanarsdell & Co.
Mothers are invited to view a new line of boys suits described as the prettiest yet offered in Mt. Sterling by Puch Graves & Co. The display promises quality fabrics and smart styles for young gentlemen.
In Pres ton Bath county Mr Van D Thompson of Pres ton and Miss Minnie Jackson daughter of Mr S M Jackson of this city were quietly married at Rev H D Clark's residence Monday afternoon in the presence of a few relatives. Thompson is a prominent young farmer and Miss Jackson is noted as popular. The couple has the good wishes of many friends. A sale of Moundale the historic home of Col Harry P Thomson at Thomson Station today at 10 30 AM invites attendance.
J Waller Rice buys the fine jack The Chieftain from EK R Little and plans to season 1913 with him at his farm. It is touted as one of the best jacks in the county plus a line of 315.00 suits is offered with regular 318.00 values.
All persons having claims against the estate of Millie Ragan deceased must present them with proof to the undersigned or to attorney W B White 35 21 O A S Hart Admr Millie Ragan.
Rev. Geo A Joplin of Louisville announces the engagement of his daughter Miss Jane Hathaway to Asberry W Lee of Clearfield Pennsylvania. The wedding date has not yet been set. Miss Joplin, once a Louisville resident, is remembered by many locally. Her father long served as pastor of the Presbyterian church here.
Owingsville Marshal J. W. Emmons aged 64 shot himself in the Bath county clerk's office about 2 PM Monday after noon. He had declared he was tired of life and would kill himself before night. He was a well known figure in the city and county.
In town for Court Day, visit the Advocate and settle any arrears in subscriptions. Paying promptly is appreciated by the publication and staff.
Sale notice lists first class bug gies runabouts A No 1 farm implements and a Kurtz piano at low prices. Also 75 bushels potatoes suitable for planting. Call to view items as the business winds up.
Historic Moundale, once the home of Col. Harry P Thomson, features in a preservation report noting its architectural value and ties to regional history. Details describe the house’s age, significance, and ongoing efforts to maintain the landmark.
The lesson presents Abraham's test at Mount Moriah as a supreme act of faith. It draws parallels to Isaac as a type of Christ, the ram as a symbol of redemptive provision, and the Passover Lamb, linking them to Christ’s sacrifice and the Church’s calling to share in the First Resurrection through faith, obedience, and martyrdom.
Mrs. Mollie O Rear wife of Mr Alert O Rear of this county died at Lexington Sunday after years of feeble health. The remains were brought home Monday to Grassy Lick for services Tuesday and interment at Machpelah cemetery. Survived by husband two children Mrs H L Greene and Mrs J Ross and many relatives. Formerly Miss Gilkey of Bourbon county.
The State Racing Commission met in Secretary J Pelham Johnston’s office to set racing dates and approve rules amendments. Lexington was allotted April 26 to May 8 for the Kentucky Association, with Churchill Downs May 10 24, Douglas Park May 26 June 7, and Latonia June 9 July 5, totaling 24 racing days. Mrs Clarence LeBus was approved to hold a one day matinee at her farm.
Spot Cash Grocery advertises Equity fertilizer with phone 147 and Roy L. Morris as agent. It also touts Easter cards from Punch Graves Co and a line of initial paper. Listings mention Adv ocate Pub Co motto What you want and when you want it, three rooms with bath at 134 Ernst Main Street.
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