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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1911

Page

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Uncle Rube Comes to Table Opera House in March

The Uncle Rube Dramatic Club presents Charles Townsend's rural comedy Uncle Rube at Table Opera House on Friday night March 17. The play has earned wide praise and packed houses elsewhere, with wholesome humor and a humane heart. Proceeds support Modern Woodmen of America local camp and Library Fund. tickets are 25 cents gallery and 50 cents reserved, advance purchase advised.

Uncle Rube Dramatic Club Charles Townsend Table Opera House Mt. Sterling Modern Woodmen of America Library Fund

Wells Hosts Guests At Ringo’s Café Dinner

Esquire Matt Wells entertained friends at Ringo's cafe on Saturday with a fine dinner featuring abundant wild goose killed by the host near Spencer. Guests included G. A. McCormick E. W. Senff C. L. Dean W. D. Henry C. C. Turner R. J. Hunt Jas. W. Mason H. K. Greene and Jas. R. Pred.

Matt Wells Ringo’s Cafe Spencer G. A. McCormick E. W. Senff C. L. Dean W. D. Henry C. C. Turner R. J. Hunt Jas. W. Mason H. K. Greene Jas. R. Pred

Mrs Clarke Millinery Opening Wednesday and Thursday

Mrs K C Clarke announces a millinery opening on March 15 and 16 inviting shoppers to attend.

Talk Twenty Five Hoffmann Life Insurance Persuasion

Hoffman seeks to meet men skeptical of Life Insurance to show its meaning. He trusts honest convictions and invites visits or appointments at his office to present simple facts. He argues genuine interest once you learn what Life Insurance truly is and its value.

Hoffman

Death of Worthy Young Man Charles Green

Charles Green a telegraph operator at the C and O depot died at his Elm street home after meningitis. He was twenty two and recently moved to the city two years ago leaving a young wife and parents Mr and Mrs Silas Green of Webbville Kentucky. He is survived by a brother and sister Mrs Begley of Carter county and a Mason lodge contingent accompanied his body to Webbville for burial.

Charles Green Elm Street Green Silas Green Webbville Lawrence County Masonic Lodge W. O. Hopper J. C. McNeil Thomas P. Sutton Begley Carter County

Death of Barney Campbell in Winchester

Barney Campbell died at his home in Winchester on Tuesday March 7 after a cancer of the face. The remains were brought to this city Thursday and interred in St. Thomas Cemetery. He is survived by his second wife and three children Peter Campbell of St. Louis and Catharine and Alice Campbell of Chicago, all of whom attended the funeral. He spent most of his life here before moving to Winchester and was regarded for his sterling qualities.

Barney Campbell Winchester St. Thomas Peter Campbell St. Louis Catherine Alice Campbell Chicago Campbell

Wanted Country Hams Bring Them To Me

S. P. Geenwade advertises for country hams for sale and invites sellers to bring them to him. The notice emphasizes a financial incentive for offerings.

S. P. G.eenwade

Ex-police man J Warner Hinson seeks Greenbriar JP post

J Warner Hinson, recently moved to Carmargo, declares his candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Greenbriar district subject to Democratic party action. He is popular and likely to receive the nomination and, if elected, would be a capable officer.

J. Warner Hinson Camargo Justice of the Peace Greenbriar Hinson

Death of Prominent Shelbyville Banker Burnett

James C. Burnett cashier of Citizens' Bank Shelbyville died suddenly at an infirmary in Louisville aged 60. He was a widely known banker and respected Christian gentleman loved by many acquaintances.

James C. Burnett Citizens’ Bank Shelbyville Louisville

For Sale Two Building Lots on Holt Avenue

Two building lots on the north side of Holt Avenue are for sale. Interested buyers should apply to Graser and Humphreys for details and purchase arrangements.

Holt Avenue Graser & Humphreys

Fertilizer Advertisement Listing by Kanit and Co

An advertisement for commercial agricultural inputs lists products from Kanit-864 Chiles Thompson Co. including Homestead Tobacco Grower High Grade Vegetable Grower High Grade Potash Phosphate Ten Per Cent Potash Manure Wolverine Pure Ground Bone and Sulphate of Potash by the Wolverines firm name.

Homestead Chiles-Thompson Gro. Co

Spring meat selections at Greenwade's

The notice lists spring lamb spring chickens veal spare ribs and sliced country ham available at Greenwade's store offering a variety of fresh meats for customers.

Mrs Laura Magowan Injured in Runaway Accident

Mrs Laura Magowan, mother of Mrs Gatewood, was injured when a horse driven by Mrs Robert Gatewood ran away after a harness broke on Fort Hill. She jumped from the buggy, struck her head on the curb, lost a piece of her right ear, and sustained arm and neck bruises. she is improving. Mrs Gatewood remained uninjured.

Fort Hill Robert Gatewood

Judge Parker Dies Suddenly in Lexington

Judge Watts Parker of Lexington died about 8 am Monday from a complication of diseases after weeks of illness. He had dressed to go out when a heart failure attack struck him. Parker was presiding judge of the Fayette Circuit Court since 1892 and was regarded as honest and able.

Watts Parker Lexington Parker Judge Parker Fayette

Ladies Hats and Waists Store Ad by Mrs Grenwade

A city shop urges ladies to wait for its spring hat collection opening on Friday and Saturday March 24th and 25th. The ad promises latest hat creations and a large line of ladies shirt waists and encourages viewing before making purchases.

H. C. Grenwade

Pneumonia Fatal to Sister of Dr Shirley

Mrs. Maylon Flynn aged 71 died at her home near Ford last Wednesday night from bronchial pneumonia. She leaves eight children two brothers and one sister. Dr. J A Shirley mourns the loss of his sister who was noted as a highly respected Christian woman and enjoyed many friends.

Maylon Flynn Ford Shirley

Judge W L Craig Renominated In County Primary

Representative W L Craig was renominated by the Democrats in Menefee county Saturday by a majority of 77 votes over R P Havermale. Montgomery county took no hand in the fight but lost the nomination to Menefee county which had the deciding vote.

W. L. Craig Menefee County R. P. Havermale Montgomery County Menefee

Census Error Shifts Louisville Count by 17326

The 1910 population of Louisville is underestimated by 17326 based on the number of names listed in the newly issued city directory, suggesting a lower official figure than the census.

Uncle Sam Louisville

Mrs Eliza Gore Spratt Dies After Pleuro Pneumonia

Victim of pneumonia Mrs Eliza Gore Spratt wife of Andrew G Spratt a farmer died Saturday morning at her Bath County home after a few hours illness of pleuro pneumonia She was 57 years old.

Eliza Gore Spratt Andrew G. Spratt Bath County

Dahlias for sale and shoe sale notice

36 41 dahlias for sale licenses to 25 cents for cactus show and decorative named varieties L T Chiles. Red Cross low shoes offered with prices 3 50 and 4 dollars and high shoes 4 to 5 dollars from J H Brunner The Shoe Man.

RED Cross J. H. Brunner

Bride to wed Ensign Caswell Saufley in Frankfort

Miss Helen O Rea r and Ensign Caswell Saufley plan a spring wedding set for April 25 in Frankfort. Attendants and details remain undecided but the ceremony is expected to be elaborate with many guests and naval officers likely to attend. The event will be held at Judge E C O Rea r s country home and Frankfort society plans pre wedding entertainments.

Frankfort O’rear Mt. Sterling Ensign Caswell Saufley Helen O’rear Navy E. C. O’rear Ensign Saufley Army

Spring Opening Invitation Requested Attendance

An earnest invitation requests attendance for a spring opening event. The notice emphasizes the host's hospitality and urges recipients to attend for a cordial gathering and preview of upcoming activities.

Spring Millinery Opening Teases Fashion Models

The exhibition showcases the latest millinery models with a fitting display. It opens on Wednesday and Thursday, March 15 and 16, inviting attendees to preview current styles.

You Are Welcome. Roberts & Mastin, Mt. Sterling, Ky.

Roberts and Mastin of Mt Sterling Kentucky advertise themselves for business in a local notice. The terse line names the partners and location without further details.

Fires as Firefighters Respond Twice in Two Days

The fire company answered a Monday night call to the residence of D. A. Walker and extinguished a small blaze. Tuesday morning a fire at John Cockrell’s home was quickly put out with little damage.

D. A. Walker John Cockrell

Married in Farmers couple wed in city ceremony

John Warren a prominent merchant of Farmers Kentucky and Miss Martha Day of Farmers Kentucky were married at Rev E E Dawson's residence in this city last week Rev Dawson performed the ceremony

John Warren Farmers Martha Day E. E. Dawson Rev. Dawson

Perry M. Shy Named New State Fair Secretary

The Kentucky State Board of Agriculture elected Perry M. Shy of Frankfort as Secretary of the State Fair Association at Louisville. He defeated Hubert Vreeland 6 to 2, with three Democrats voting for him. Republican members also backed Shy. William Addams did not vote.

Perry M. Shy Kentucky State Board of Agriculture State Fair Association Louisville Frankfort the Fair Association J. W. Newman Newman Hubert Vreeland Shy Mr. Shy G. N. McGrew Bayou J. L. Dent Leitchfield M. A. Scoville Lexington M. C. Rankin Henry Vansant Edmonson County Fred R. Blackburn Stanton William Addams Cynthiana

Death of Mrs. Mary Hart in Bath County

Mrs. Mary Hart widow of Sam Hart aged 39 died at her Bath county home Friday after a lingering illness of consumption. The obituary notes her residence in the eastern portion of the county and lists her widowhood and recent health decline.

Mary Hart Sam Hart Bath County

Council orders new sidewalks to several property owners

City Council at its last meeting issued sidewalk laying orders to J.S. Frazer on High Street, Mrs Joo Taul Robi Lloyd and Johnson heirs on Queen Street, Jerry Ryan R H Holly Callie Chiles and Liza Bradshaw on East Locust, J F Reynolds Kate Laughlin Thomas Kennedy and J R Magowan on Lexington Avenue.

J.S. Frazer High St Joo. Taul Robi. Lloyd Jerry Ryan R. H. Holly Callie Chiles Liza Bradshaw East Locust J. F. Reynolds Kate Laughlin Thos. Kennedy and J. R. Magowan Lexington Ave

Spring Millinery Opening at Sterling House

Mrs Sterling invites ladies to a Spring Millinery Opening on March 15 and 16 to view the latest hat styles.

Notice to creditors of Jas Whaley estate in Sharpsburg Ky

All persons having claims against the estate of Jas Whaley deceased of Sharpsburg Kentucky are notified to present them proven as required by law to attorney R G Kern Mt Sterling Kentucky. Mrs Karr Whaley Administratrix.

Jas. Whaley Sharpsburg R. G. Kern Mt. Sterling Karr Whaley

If you have sale contact with Spring Chickens to Greenwade

A brief notice about selling birds mentions spring chickens and a person named S. P. Greenwade. The note appears informal and fragmented with limited usable details.

Young Buys Senieur Property At Public Auction

D N Young purchased at public auction last Saturday the property known as the Senieur place, owned and occupied by Joe S Kerns, for 3430 dollars.

D.N. Young Senieur Joe S. Kerns

Red Cross low shoes praised for style and comfort

Mrs. K. C. Clarke recommends Red Cross low shoes for this season noting both fashion and comfort. The item highlights a practical footwear option with emphasis on wearability and style.

RED Cross

Grass Land for Rent 115 Acres on Blue Grass

115 acres of blue grass land for rent with seed value of 300 to 350 dollars to be stripped. Includes good water and good fencing. Inquiries to Henry Judy.

Henry Judy

The Variety Store Promises Top Egg Prices

Local ad touts THE VARIETY STORE as the place to fetch the most money for eggs, claiming to be the nicest and cheapest shop in town. The notice includes a partial code 36-21.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uncle Rube Esq. Wells K. C. Clarke Kaw. G. Roffman Kentucky Vanarsdell’s Greenwade Laura Magowan J. A. Shirley Ane O’rear-Saufley TE Rogers CO Mt. Sterling, Kentucky Council Mr. Sterling S. P. Greenwade Warch Sones the Shoe Man
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