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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1911

Page

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Advocate Launches Largest Popularity Contest in Five Districts

The Advocate announces a large weekly contest offering five top contestants and a chaperon a free trip to Atlantic City with stops in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington D C. Five districts determine one finalist each with the highest vote from each district earning the trip. Any eligible girl sixteen or older may enter by coupon or ballot drop and those entering before June 1 receive 3000 bonus votes.

Advocate Atlantic City Philadelphia Baltmore Washington, D. C Apvocate

Montgomery Knights Templar to Attend Kentucky Conclave in Lexington

Montgomery Commandery No 5 knights will travel to Lexington with Sax ton Trost band for the Grand Commandery of Kentucky conclave May 16 17 18. About fifty Sir Knights and ladies will lodge at the Phoenix Hotel and attend a 1237 train band concert in front of the Court House.

Montgomery Commandery Knights Templar Lexington Saxton & Trost Grand Commandery of Kentucky Blue Grass Capitol Court House Phoenix Hotel S. S. Pinney S. English Anderson R. D. Barnes Harlan Blair C. T. Coleman W. F. Crooks H.S. Bittinger Wm. H. Daniels B. F. Day H. R. French E. Fuller, Jr W. W. Ginn J. C. Graves A. A. Hazelrigg W. E. Harding W. O Ed. L. William John W. William B.S. Wilson M. F. O’rear

Change of Pastors at St Patrick's Church

Rev Thomas J McCaffrey pastor of St Patrick s Church for five years transferred to Florence Boone county Ky causes sorrow in his city. He is highly popular with congregation and community. Father Rhorer Covington will succeed him and McCaffrey keeps home and voting place with Mr Sterling and his brother Hugh McCaffrey. The Fair also lists sunbonnets ladies vests and union suits at low prices.

Thomas J. McCaffrey St. Patrick’s Church Florence Boone County Father McCaffrey Father Rhorer Covington Mr. Sterling Hugh McCaffrey

Camargo Real Estate Boosts Local Enterprise

The Stafford Real Estate Co. shows strong commitment to Camargo’s growth and thrift, with gentlemen of the company praised for enterprise and public spirit.

Stafford Real Estate Co Camargo

Best line of $15 suits shown at UES store

In uptown New York a notable display features a best line of fifteen dollar suits, contrasted with the regular eighteen dollar Punch and Graves offerings. The presentation highlights value and style as Mr. Sterling leads the showcase.

Mr. Sterling Punch & Graves

J C Judge Dies After A Apo Plexy In Winchester

J C Judge a Winchester barber died instantly after a stroke while en route to dinner. A Nicholas County native about 25, he previously worked at Joe Scott's in this city and opened his own shop in Winchester less than a year ago. He leaves a wife Elizabeth Gibbons and many mourners. Burial was in St Thomas Cemetery after a funeral attended by relatives from Moorefield and Lockland.

J.C. Judge Winchester Judge Nicholas County Joe Scott National Hotel Jimmy” Judge Elizabeth Gibbons Frank Gibbons St. Thomas Cemetery Jimmy Judge J. D. Garrett Lockland Ohio J.D. Owings T. Judge Susie Judge Mollie Judge Moorefield

Special sale on china pitchers and salad bowls

This week only at The Fair a regular 35 cent china pitcher is 19 cents and china salad bowls are 19 cents each.

the Fair

Derby at Louisville Draws Big Local Crowd Next Saturday

Derby to be run at Louisville next Saturday features a classy trio of three year olds facing the barrier. Round the World, Jaurez Derby winner, had been favorite until last Monday when Governor Gray, winner of the American Derby, became the favorite. Noted contenders include Meridian, Colston, Exemplar, Sir Dawn, Capt. Hogan, Fez, Capt. Carmody and Mudsill.

Louisville Governor Gray Meridian Colston Exemplar Sir Dawn Capt Hogan Fez Capt. Carmody Mudsill

Contractor H A Bishop starts city building project

Chicago businessman H A Bishop who won the public building contract is in town and has already set up a temporary office and tool house. He plans to hire local labor and complete the project in about one year, promising a beautiful building the community will be proud of.

H. A. Bishop Chicago

Blue Grass League Opens With Season Kickoff

The Blue Grass League began its baseball season yesterday. Teams listed include Lexington Winchester Paris Maysville Richmond and Frankfort as the circuit starts amid an auspicious opening.

Blue Grass League Lexington Winchester Paris Maysville Richmond Frankfort

Magowan Buys Promising Yearling at Walnut Hall Farm

James K R Magowan purchased a promising yearling colt at Walnut Hall Farm for 1100 dollars. The colt is by J Malcolm Forbes out of Miss Victoria by Peter the Great, with Episode and Santos in the lineage. Trainer Doc Curry will handle the Magowan junior division this season. Save money by dealing at Newmeyer's.

James KR. Magowan Walnut Hall Farm J. Malcolm Forbes Miss Victoria Peter the Great Ambassador Santos J. Malcolm + Forbes Magowan Mr. Harkness Mr. Magowan Doc Curry

New Grocery and Meat Store Opens Soon

Messrs. R. C. Robinson and H. C. Ledford have rented the old Martin building on Court street from Mrs. J. W. Barnes to open an up to date grocery and butcher shop. They promise the best of everything and their popularity suggests quick success.

Messrs R. C. Robinson H. C. Ledford Martin Court Street J. W. Barnes

Trainer Magowan Names Doc Curry Trotting Junior Trainer

Employs James R. Magowan hires Doc Curry of Lexington as the junior division trainer for his trotting stable this season. Curry is regarded as one of America’s leading trotting horse trainers.

James R. Magowan Doc Curry Lexington America

Mt Sterling Institute Beats Local High School 9 to 5

In a loosely played baseball game at Riddles Park last Friday afternoon Mt Sterling Collegiate Institute defeated the local High School by nine to five.

Mt. Sterling Collegiate Institute Riddle’s Park

Election officers urged to return keys and seats to clerk

The notice directs officers who served in the last November election to immediately return the voting keys and seats to County Court Clerk A A Hazel rige. The terse directive emphasizes prompt compliance with official storage and handover protocols.

A. A. Hazelrige

Bargains at Newmeyer’s The Fair Screen Doors Sale

Bargains advertised at The Fair feature screen doors starting at 80 cents. Newmeyer’s promotes discounted prices across its display, inviting shoppers to visit for open house deals and door options.

Brick Streets Costs Compared In Missouri Towns Fulton And Maysville

The notice compares brick street prices in Fulton with grading at 40 cents per cubic yard and curb costs at 40 cents per linear foot while brick surfacing runs 2.25 dollars per square yard and overall cost target of 2.18 dollars per square yard. Maysville rejected the lowest bid as too high versus Mt Sterling which reportedly received a very low bid. freight rate influence noted. The snippet also mentions fresh produce at Vanarsdell's with beans peas and tomatoes available daily.

Fulton Maysville Sterling Mt. Sterling

Weatherbird Shoe Ad for Misses and Children

An advertisement from J. H. Brunner the Shoe Man promotes WEATHERBIRD oxfords pumps and shoes as the correct choice for misses and children. The copy emphasizes style and practicality with a catalog-like listing.

Weatherbird J. H. Brunner

Common School Graduation Examination Dates

The Common School Graduation Examination will be held in the office of the County Superintendent on May 12 and 13. It cannot be held at any other time. M. J. Goodwin, County Superintendent of Schools.

M. J. Goodwin

John B Stetson and Youman Hats at Punch and Graves

Local shop Punch and Graves features John B Stetson and Youman hats in a presented display. The inventory highlights trusted hatmakers with a focus on durable felts and wide brims for outdoor use.

John B. Stetson Youman Punch & Graves

Judge Allie W. Young Concludes Meade Court Term

Circuit Court in the city finished two days of adjourned April session with few dispositions as motions dominated the docket. Judge Young had been presiding a Meade county special term and on Saturday Harrison Turner was convicted of chicken stealing, a notable local crime. Young then departed for Owingsville where new court began Monday.

Allie W. Young Judge Young Meade County Harrison Turner Owingsville

Extra Good Clothes for Boys at Brunner Shop

Adventuring shoppers are invited to see J. H. Brunner for originality freshness and variety of styles in low shoes. Guthrie’s cuts prices on everything. Tennessee strawberries arrive fresh daily at Vanarsdell’s.

J. H. Brunner Guthrie’s

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