The Advocates Gigantic Announcement Contest
The Advocate proposes sending five popular local young ladies to Atlantic City this summer all expenses paid. Contest runs June 1st with five districts. one winner per district chosen by votes. Any girl sixteen or older residing in a district may enter by coupon or mail ballot. Early entrants get 3000 bonus votes. inquiries directed to the Advocate office.
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Steraine Advocate
Atlantic City
Advocate Office
Death of Reuben Harper at 81 Ends Long Livery Career
Reuben Harper known as Uncle Rube dies on April 26 1911 after long age related illness. Born 1829 in Bourbon County near North Middletown he lived in Bath County before moving to this city to run a livery business for 23 years. Survived by son John Harper of the police force and the late J. D. Harper. Funeral held at his home Friday at 11:30 conducted by Rev. H G Moody with burial at Machpelah Cemetery.
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Reuben Harper
Rube
Mr. Harper
Bourbon County
Middletown
Bath County
J. D. Harper
Dee
John Harper
Rev
H. G. Moody
Machpelah Cemetery
Burke Adds Matinee For May 4th Lexington Show
On account of strong advance sales for the Thursday night performance Miss Burke will add a Thursday afternoon matinee. Patrons desiring seats should order at once. management will ensure seating. Chas Scott, Manager, Lexington Opera House. Weatherbird footwear advertised by J H Brunner, The Shoe Man.
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Burke
Chas. Scott
Lexington Opera House
Social Session at Mt Sterling Lodge Club
Mt Sterling Lodge No. 723 B P O Ellis hosts a members only social session at the Club tonight Wednesday. Attendees are promised a good time in a private gathering.
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Mt. Sterling Lodge
B. P.O. Ellis
Fire at Price Calk Residence Damages Home Little Loss
Price Calk's residence caught fire during dinner hour last week. The occupants were present and quickly extinguished the flames, resulting in only slight property loss.
Pinney Breaks 96 of 100 at Bourbon Clay Shoot
Pinney shot 96 of 100 birds at the Bourbon county clay pigeon event last week finishing second to Fred Gilbert, one of the world champions.
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Bourbon County
Pinney
Fred Gilbert
Monk endorses pork at S P Greenwade's Baby Beef
Monk states preference for pork and mentions the restaurant S P Greenwade's Baby Beef in a casual remark.
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Monk
S. P. Greenwade’s
What Shall We Do With the Old Grave Yard
Mayor W A Samuels invites Sterling Ky readers to submit ideas for beautifying and using the city owned Old Grave Yard on High street. He notes prior spending by a Business Men's Club and asks for suggestions to be published with credit to contributors.
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Sterling
High Street
Old Grave Yard
Business Men’s Club
W. A. Samuels
Death of James O'Rear Former Local Banker
Word reached yesterday that James O'Rear formerly of this county died in Winchester Tuesday morning after residing in Powell county for years. He once worked at the Exchange Bank here but resigned due to ill health. Survived by wife and mother Mrs. Davis O'Rear and many relatives. body brought here for interment with funeral plans not yet announced. The Advocate extends sympathy.
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James O’rear
Powell County
Winchester
O’rear
Exchange Bank
Davis O’rear
Apvocate
Elegant Stag Dinner Hosted by Mr Rezin McClure
Mr Rezin McClure entertained friends at an elegant Sunday stag dinner. Mrs McClure served a delicious meal for six. Present were Fred Morris Roger Hedden C D Wade Loring Turley and Jacob Hedden.
Tabb and Greene's Public Sale of Horses Ponies and Sheep
Tabb and Greene held a public sale in this city last Thursday morning. Twenty head of horses mostly young stock averaged 89.45 dollars each. Eight ponies averaged 123 dollars. Sheep sold at 8.55 dollars per head. A black jack was offered and bid to 350 dollars but refused.
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Tabb and Greene
Evans family reports good health on Oklahoma City trip
Mrs. C. T. Evans writes that Mr. Evans and the family are in good health and enjoying their trip. The note says they have left Corpus Christi, Texas, and are now in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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C. T. Evans
Finest baby beeves shown at 5S P Greenwade’s sale
The finest baby beeves in the country can be seen in front of 5S. P. Greenwade's Thursday morning sale.
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P. Greenwade
Dr. Crecelius Seeks Democratic Nomination for Secretary of State
Pendleton county legislator Dr. C. F. Crecelius announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Secretary of State. He is described as alert and devoted to farmers, advocating good roads and better schools, with solid committee assignments and a record of loyalty to the party. He is the only announced candidate from the sixth district.
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DR. C. F. Crecelius
Dr. Crecelius
Pendleton County
Crecelius
Sale of Holt Avenue Property at Public Auction
W Hoffman Wood agent sold the frame houses on Holt Avenue last Thursday. The Ollie McCormick residence sold for 2600 to John L McCormick. the John Stofer house sold for 2900 to Dr J T Ricketts. Both homes praised as cheap and nice. McCormick moves to Chiles residence. Stofer to his farm on Winchester Pike.
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W. Hoffman Wood
Ollie McCormick
John Stofer
Holt Avenue
McCormick
John L. McCormick
J. T. Ricketts
Stofer
Mr. McCormick
R. A. Chiles
Mr. Stofer
Winchester Pike
Residence for Sale on Holt Avenue in Versailles
Vendor 43 31 B. Frank Chenault offers a modern up-to-date residence on Holt Avenue in Versailles. Describes it as on one of the prettiest streets and available at a bargain. Potential buyers invited to inquire.
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Versailles
Holt Avenue
Frank Chenault
Mrs Berkley Recovers After Wrist Fall
Last week Mrs George Berkley suffered a fall that badly injured her wrist. The injury is painful but not serious and she is progressing well at this time.
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George Berkley
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