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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1912

Page

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Prominent Couple English Anderson and Bernice Hall Clay Marry

The announcement states Mr. English Anderson and Mrs. Bernice Hall Clay wed in Covington on Tuesday evening. The bride, daughter of Mrs. A. B. Hall, is popular and gracious, while the groom is a prosperous farmer in Montgomery County. After a short bridal trip they will reside near Side View.

English Anderson Bernice Hall Clay Covington A. B. Hall Montgomery County Mrs. Anderson Sideview

For Rent or Sale a Cottage on Holt Avenue

Modern five room cottage offered for rent or sale on Holt avenue. Apply to Mrs. T. B. Arthur and call 714 for more details.

Holt Avenue T. B. Arthur

For Sale Boone County Seed Corn

Seed corn from J S Bogie advertised for sale in Boone County with contact phone 623.

Boone County J.S. Bogie

Local Farmer Fights Heart Attack in Court Street Incident

Lynn A. Glover a 60 year old farmer from near Flat Creek suffered heart trouble Saturday afternoon on Court street. Dr P K McKenna feared for a time he might not survive but he is reported to be improving and out of danger.

Lynn A. Glover Flat Creek Court Street P. K. McKenna

Great Racers Gather for Lexington Thoroughbred Meet

The largest collection of thoroughbreds contesting rich prizes at Lexington this week includes many Kentucky Derby eligibles. The event runs from Saturday through next Saturday with prep races for Derby contenders. Worth and The Manager are top three year olds expected to clash in the Blue Grass stake while Mockler won the Phoenix Hotel Handicap on a slow track. Railroads offer special rates and locals attend daily.

Lexington Worth Mockler W.H. Shelly Railrroads

Probable Depot Staffing Changes Reported

It is reported that James Porter City Ticket Agent at the local depot will be transferred to the C. and O. up town office in Lexington. Charles Eskridge would succeed Porter and Ermine French, previously Baggage Master, would become Eskridge’s replacement. Walter Clinkenbeard of Bethel, formerly of this city, would replace French as Baggage Master. All are considered and attentive to business and promotions are hoped to be made soon.

James Porter Lexington Charles Eskridge Porter Ermine French Eskridge Walter Clinkenbeard Bethel French

Blevins and Moxley Wed at Rev Clark House

Last Wednesday at 5 pm George W. Blevins and Kate Moxley married at Rev H D Clark's residence. Blevins, a prosperous county farmer, weds an admired schoolteacher. They plan to reside near Stepstone after a brief bridal trip. Best line bulk and package coffee at Vanarsdell's.

George W. Blevins Kate Moxley H. D. Clark Rev. Clark Stepstone Vanarsdell’s

Wright and Clay Wed in County Fraternal Affair

William Wright and Mary Clay were married last Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s home in Indian Fields Clark County. The bride is Abner Clay’s daughter and niece of local Clay family members. The groom, a Levee area farmer, is a Wright line relative of Mrs. Jane Wright and Walter H. Wright. They will reside near the Levee.

William Wright Mary Clay Indian Fields Clark County Abner Clay J. Will M. C. Clay Levee Jane Wright Walter H. Wright

Morris Buys Ice Cream Parlor and Confectionery

Mr. Fred G. Morris has bought the ice cream parlor and confectionery of Mr. J. M. Isola and takes possession today. The store is described as one of the city’s best with a modern soda fountain, clean, new and up to date. Morris, a popular local man, invites friends to visit his new business while Mr. and Mrs. Isola remain in the city and reside above the shop.

Fred G. Morris J. M. Isola Morris Isola

Pure blood White Plymouth Rock eggs for sale

Setting of 15 eggs offered at $1.00. Seller: Mrs. E. L. Fassett, Rural Route No. 2.

Plymouth Rock E. L. Fassett

Burley Holdings Put Up For Sale In Tobacco Market

The Burley Tobacco Society announces the sale of 8000 hogsheads from the 1909 pool. Auctions begin Wednesday May 1 in Cincinnati and Lexington, with holdings offered to buyers as convenient and according to floor capacity. The assets include top grades, good condition, strong color, to be divided among warehouses including Laird Schober Zeigler Selby Shoes and Punch Graves.

Burley Tobacco Society Cincinnati Lexington

New School Contract Awarded for Sharpsburg

The town of Sharpsburg Bath county awards a new brick school building contract to Mr. B. B. Whaley. A. M. Cline of the city will do the brick work under supervisor G. H. Strother. Lumber supplied by McCormick Lumber Co. Home killed meats advertised at Van arsdell's.

Sharpsburg Bath County B. B. Whaley A. M. Cline G. H. Strother McCormick Lumber Co

Will History Repeat at 1912 RNC and Baltimore

Shelby Sentinel notes a parallel between Chicago hosting the 1860 Republican convention and 1912 events in Baltimore. It questions whether Taft and Harmon will again face a split Democratic year, predicting the party may gain the plum if another split occurs.

Chicago Baltimore Taft Harmon Shelby Sentinel

Show Pony Billy P Bought by Roy Morris for Kentucky Farm

Mr Roy Morris purchases the famous little show pony Billy P and a fine Shetland mare for a season at his Winchester Pike farm. Billy P is described as one of Kentucky's handsomest Shetland ponies. New beans tomatoes lettuce also available at Vanarsdell's.

Roy Morris Billy P Winchester Pike Kentucky Mr. Morris

Eggs for Sale from Buff Plymouth Rock Flocks

Buff Plymouth Rock eggs offered at 1 dollar per set of 15 by Mrs. W. H. Canan in Mt. Sterling Kentucky R R No. 2. Contact phone 559 B. Sale notice from a rural route address.

Buff Plymoth Rock W. H. Canan R. R. No Mt. Sterling

Great Colts Show Off Emerald Ray Offspring

Ray Moss, owner of Emerald Ray, paraded three colts by the stallion on streets Saturday drawing many compliments. The young stallion by Emerald Chief is rapidly gaining reputation for speed and potential.

Ray Moss Emerald Ray Emerald Chief

Damage by Rains Wipes Plowed Ground and Bridges

Heavy rains have caused extensive damage across the county washing soil from fields and destroying the bridge over Pretty Run Branch. Many smaller bridges over streams were also washed out requiring re plowing and repair of the roads.

Pretty Run

Aetna Fire Insurance Company of Hartford Mentioned

An archival note mentions the Aetna Fire Insurance Company of Hartford alongside Frazer and Perry as insurance agents in a brief advertisement.

The Aetna Fire Insurance Company of Hartford Frazer & Perry

Surprise Wedding Unites Dr C B Duerson and Miss Nelle Whitfield

Dr C B Duerson of this city wed Miss Nelle Whitfield of Lexington in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Lexington Tuesday afternoon at three. The groom’s city ties include City Physician and chair of the City and County Democratic Committees. After a brief bridal tour they will reside at the groom’s home at Clay street and Howard avenue.

C. B. Duerson Nelle Whitfield Lexington Hunt Priest Duerson Miss Whitfield Mt. Sterling Collegiate Institute Clay Street Howard Avenue

Base Ball Season Opens in Blue Grass League

The Blue Grass League begins Wednesday with enthusiasm in Central Kentucky. Winchester hosts Paris to open the season on their home grounds. County Judge Evans or Mayor Hughes will toss the first ball. Fresh vegetables arrive daily at Vanarsdell's.

Kentucky Winchester Paris Evans Hughes

Lecture Date Changed by Mrs Cora Wilson Stewart

Mrs Cora Wilson Stewart, president of the Kentucky Educational Association, will lecture at the Baptist Church on Thursday May 9 at 3 p m. Her topic is Educating Kentuckians Young and Old and all are invited. Pure pork sausage advertised at Vanardell's.

Cora Wilson Stewart The Kentucky Educational Association Baptist Church

Examinations Set For Rural Graduates And Teachers

The examination for graduates of rural schools will be on May 10 and 11, and for applicants for teachers county certificate on May 17 and 18. Both will be held in my office. M. J. Goopwin Supt. Schools.

M. J. Goopwin

Advertising as the path to good will in business

A discussion on starting a business notes the high price of acquiring good will, arguing advertising is a faster, cheaper route. It claims $500 yearly for two years in ads can replace $5,000 annual payments, building customer trust and market presence without heavy buyouts.

Marriage of Miss Grace Garrett to C H Hendrix at Paris

Winchester society notes the Monday morning wedding of Grace Garrett of Winchester to C H Hendrix of Owingsville in Paris. Rev Lightfoot officiated. Garrett is daughter of Green Garrett railroad official and a statewide Republican figure. The couple left Winchester for Paris and plan their future, with many local friends offering best wishes.

Winchester Society Paris Grace Garrett C. H. Hendrix Owingsville Lightfoot Garrett Green Garrett Hendrix Kentucky Wesleyan College Winchester

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. English Anderson Walsh Bros E.T Royal Mr. G. W. Blevins RED Cross J. H. Brunner S. E. Kelly & Co F. G. Morris Burley Holdings New School For Home Vanardell’s Wan
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