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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
1
Mr. J. R. Magowan, a leading county horseman, trains thirty one horses plus a pony for colt exercise. His stable rivals only by Mr. Simpson, with Dock Curry handling colts and Richard Curtis driving older horses. The premier horse is the Bingen-Santos four year old J. Malcolm Forbes with a 2:08 record and high hopes for the season.
For sale a stock of general merchandise in Sideview Ky described as best stand in the county. Stock is new and in good shape. Will rent store house dwelling and stable. Apply to Mary A. Turley Executrix Mt Sterling Ky R R No 3 phone 620.
A city report warns of renewed refrigerator thefts. Robberies last week include Mrs. J W Morris and Mr. Joe M Conroy while Mrs J W Prewitt loses a gold handled umbrella. The Morris porch is latticed and the fridge sits under an electric lift. The Novelty Store advertises Wonderful Phoenix Silk Hose four for three dollars guaranteed three months.
The Best Market of the Year at Loose Leaf House was held Saturday at the Tobacco Warehouse. Buyers were active and bids strong for the tobacco offered, with good prices given for quality lots. Sales will continue each Saturday until further notice. Wednesday sales have been discontinued.
This week at The Fair a small galvanized tub is 25 cents, regular 40 cents, and a brass washboard is 25 cents.
The Woodmen of the World Gate City Camp No 414 hosted a refined banquet in Mt Sterling at the Masonic Temple last Thursday. Sixty attendees enjoyed a full menu and live music by the Hayes brothers of Louisville while T S Nelligan, organizer of the local lodge, received praise and prepares to establish a camp in Owingsville.
Miss Gertrude Sleadd of Shelbyville is engaged to Harry Montgomery Waugh of Orange Courthouse Virginia. The wedding is planned for June 1. Sleadd is well known locally with many admirers.
Col Theodore Roosevelt announced he will run for the Republican presidential nomination if offered and will begin a Kentucky campaign on April 2. He will speak at Mt Sterling on April 3 from his private coach after a 7 pm arrival, then tour Lexington Frankfort and Louisville as principal C&O R R cities.
Burley Tobacco Society plans summer warehouse enlargement to handle larger tobacco shipments and adds a prize department near the sale room. If completed, Burley could become one of the state's largest tobacco markets. For rent a five room cottage at phone 445. Sue Evans.
A local buyer explains patriotism of shopping within the community. He stresses buying from friends, supporting city taxes, schools, churches, and local commerce to keep money circulating locally. He asserts ownership of goods and mutual trust with merchants.
Contractors L. W. Hancock & Co. won the brick street contract and will begin next Monday. Work on Locust street to Bank street, then Maysville to High to Queen, and West Main from Bank to Poker Heights will proceed as weather allows.
Rev J H Newberry of Winchester completed a new window sign for the Exchange Bank city pride shines with gold lettering and shading praised as best in town Newberry guarantees his expert craftsmanship in every detail.
Mr. G. C. Anderson, a livery man, bought a fine team of iron grey horses in Columbus last week.
The Shoeman at 88-11 Brunner's promotes a White Nubuck Pump highlighted in a Red Cross sale. Neatly styled footwear draws attention as a featured item in a limited window.
Mr Henry Maher and his family have moved to their new home on High street. The residence was completed a few weeks ago, marking a recent family milestone in the local neighborhood.
In this city Monday Circuit Judge Allie W Young named W S Lloyd C A McDonald and John W William as Jury Commissioners for the coming year. All are well known in the county and qualified for the duty.
Courteous treatment and prompt delivery emphasized by 8S. E. Kelly & Co, encouraging continued trade and appreciation from customers.
Historic ad notes a residence with six rooms and kitchen on two acres on Richmond avenue. Features include a large back porch, natural gas heat and lights, a large barn, corn crib, meat house, hen house, and pasture grass for a horse or cow plus a fine garden. Apply to C. B. Siemens at the Advocate office. Fresh oysters received daily at Vanarsdell's.
The New Tobacco Warehouse Company reports 21470 dollars in stock sold by 93 investors from Montgomery and nearby counties. Organizers aim to locate grounds soon and expect Mt Sterling to become a tobacco center, joining strong cattle and equine markets in Kentucky.
A lady reports a gold wristwatch with initials E B D missing. Finder urged to return the item to the office for reward or acknowledgment.
A booklet for three year old stallion Mainleaf outlines its breeding from Mainsheet and Ashleaf Wilkes and lists races. Trotting mare owners urged to choose Mainleaf, called the game cock of the Grand Circuit, for breeding.
Spring styles in ladies shoes and oxfords arrive with fresh leather finishes. New tones include soft creams, taupes, and navy. Feature trends focus on comfort and durability for daily wear.
The State University Agricultural train showed scientific farm methods to about 700 people at the depot on Monday. Experts from the Kentucky Experiment Station and State University spoke on dairy farming, stock feeding, and up-to-date techniques. The eight-car unit included leaders like H. S. Barker, J. W. Newman, and C. W. Burkett, with coverage by press representatives and officials. A note corrects the arrival date and mentions Vanarsdell's buckwheat flour and maple syrup sold there.
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