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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1914

Page

5

Local Surname Socials and Travel Notes

Miss Maud Kerlin and Mrs. R. F. Mastin spent Monday in Lexington. Mrs. J. L. McClung of Olive Hill shopped here yesterday. Major A. T. Wood visits Louisville. Rev. J. S. Wilson attends the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville. Mr. C. T. Chatham attended the May Festival in Lexington earlier. Mrs. Oliver Howell and Mrs. John Mason visit relatives in Bourbon county. Mary Winn Lockridge visits Nashville sister. Mrs. H. G. Enoch and daughter go to Washington DC to visit relatives. Mrs. J. W. Hedden travels to Lexington to see her daughter. Mrs. Howard B. Turner and daughter enjoy Louisville visit. Jnc. A. Judy to Morgan county for legal business. Sam Chenault to Louisville for Western Union job. Commonwealth's Attorney W. B. White at Owingsville for Bath Circuit May term. Mrs. Lewis Apperson and Miss Elizabeth Apperson join Judge Apperson for two weeks at Atlantic City. Misses Viola and Ethel Stephens and Mr. Earl Hollowell guests of J. C. Graves and Laura Graves. Judge Fred Vaughn of Johnson county and Langley aide visited locally with friends.

Maud Kerlin R. F. Mastin Lexington J. L. McClung Olive Hill Major A. T. Wood J. A. Gibson Louisville J. S. Wilson Southern Baptist Convention Nashville, Tenn C. T. Chatham Oliver Howell John Mason Bourbon County Mary Winn Lockridge D. A. Lipscomb H. G. Enoch Washington, D .C J. W. Hedden T. B. Arthur Howard B. Turner Jnc

Visitors and Attendance Highlight Kentucky Town Social Scene

Local residents and visitors are noted in social columns with trips to Lexington Huntington and La Grange. Names include Mrs J S Wilson Mrs J M Bigstaff Mr Levin Thompson Mr J Greene Trimble Jr Mr Charley Kely and many others while Derby attendees from the community are listed among the attendees.

Books Bought for Library in April

A list of titles purchased for the library in April includes The Adventures of Billy Topsail-Duncan The Forester's Daughter Garland The Wanderer's Necklace Haggard Religion and Life Hall Old Valentines Havens Burbary Stoke Hopkins May Iverson Her Book Jordan Tackles Life Jordan The Woman in the Alcove Lee The Fortunate Youth Locke The Lodger Lowndes The Best Man Lutz Dorothea Maartens Barnabetta Martin The Devil's Garden Maxwell Rung Ho Mundy Miss Billy Married Porter Penrod Tarken ton Sunshine Jane Warner.

Sandy—Crockett Billy Topsail Duncan Garland Haggard Religion Hall May Iverson Jordan the Devil’s Garden Maxwell Rung Ho—Mundy Miss Billy Porter Penrod—Tarkington Sunshine Jane—Warner

County Grammar School Commencement Held at County High

The County Grammar School Commencement is set for May 20 1914 at the County High School building beginning at 10 oclock and continuing through the day. Dinner on the grounds. Speakers of note in forenoon and afternoon. Patrons and friends invited. Special interest to ladies and rural teachers in the afternoon.

County Grammar School County High School

For Rent Two Story Brick on East High Street

Two story brick building 25 by 75 feet with elevator, suited for carriage repository feed grain storage or heavy business. Includes adjoining livery stables and lot. Either unit rented separately or together to benefit one business. Possession given at once. Apply T F Rogers and Son Real Estate Agents Walsh's advertises Stetson hats.

East High Street T. F. Rogers & Son

Social events update and gatherings around Owingsville

The Basket Social at Miss Mary Apperson and Mrs. Maggie Gaitskill was postponed indefinitely. A large group enjoyed an old fashioned square dance at Mr. Wilmott Prewitt’s home near Stoops. Mrs. R G Stoner hosted luncheon for visitor Mrs. H P Thompson of Oklahoma with many local guests from Bourbon Clark Fayette and Boston.

Mary Apperson Maggie Gaitskill Wilmott Prewitt Stoops Prewitt R. G. Stoner Owingsville Pike H. P. Thompson Oklahoma Robi. Talbott Elizabeth Grimes Bourbon County Julia Graves Ronsavall Nelson Gay Henry Jones Dwight Pendleton Stanley Prewitt Clark County Amy Radcliff Boston Joseph van Meter Emma Hamilton Archy Hamilton Fayette County Hughes Atkinson Price Calk This County Pattie Riley John G. Winn Susette Johnson City

We kill our own cattle with careful sanitation

A note from S. P. Greenwade asserts that cattle are slaughtered domestically under strict sanitary precautions, emphasizing trusted practices and personal responsibility.

S. P. Greenwade

Religious notices and Sunday service changes

Rev L P Lester of Floyd county Va will preach at Mrs Susan Lanes residence Thursday at 2 30 pm There will be no Baptist church services Sunday morning or evening A new communion table was dedicated May 3 at the Baptist church In response to the Federal Council Peace Day will be observed at the Methodist church Sunday May 17 The morning sermon is The True Basis of Peace and the night sermon for children is The Way of Salvation illustrated by magic lantern pictures

Mattie Donahue L. P. Lester Floyd County Susan Lane Baptist Church Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Methodist Church

Punch Graves Co Presents Colonial Pumps and Oxfords

Largest and most complete line of ladies misses and children's Colonial Pumps and Oxfords in Eastern Kentucky advertised by Punch Graves Co. The notice highlights a broad stock and regional availability, inviting customers to visit the store for new footwear styles.

Kentucky Punch, Graves & Co’s

New Wall Paper Line From Rass Brunnerston Oxfords

McCormick's Rackett Store on Maysville Street opposite Oldham's announces a fresh wall paper line for men with prices from 3 to 5 cents a bolt. Walsh's offers wash suits and related care.

Rass- Brunnerston McCormick’s Rackett Maysville St Oldham’s

Governor Beckham and McCreary in Kentucky Nomination Row

Editorial from Elizabethtown News and Winchester Democrat discusses Democratic Party rift over Beckham and McCreary. It argues Beckham faced irregularities in 1908 mountain county results and warns voters to consider whether to endorse or condemn the methods that aided Bradley’s Senate win.

Clark County McCreary Frankfort Winchester Beckham Cigaoro Gov. Beckham Democratic Party United States W. O. Bradley Senate J. C. W. Beckham

Buried in This City Mrs Nancy Plank Dies

Mrs Nancy FE Plank of Clark County was buried here Sunday. She formerly lived in this city and leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was described as a most excellent Christian woman.

Nancy FE. Plank Clark County

Fine Dahlias The Finest Named Varieties For Sale

Advertising note lists decorative cactus and show dahlias and canna varieties with prices from $1.00 to $2.50 per dozen. Mentions 44-311 F.Chiles. Scrivens underwear at Walshs.

Miss Graves Piano Recital at High School Auditorium

The piano pupils of Miss Minnie Graves will present a recital at the High School Auditorium on Friday evening May 15 at 8 o'clock. The public is invited and parents of pupils are urged to attend.

Minnie Graves High School

Master Frank Laughlin Returns Home After Illness

Master Frank Laughlin, who spent two months in a Lexington hospital, is reportedly fully recovered and back at home. The notice confirms his health improvement and safe return to family life.

Frank Laughlin Lexington

Summer underwear sale at Punch Graves & Co

Readers are invited to explore summer underwear offerings at Punch Graves & Co, highlighting new styles and seasonal essentials for comfort and value.

Punch, Graves & Co's

Also Mentioned on This Page

Duerson’s Drug Store Court St Lewis Apperson Elizabeth Apperson Chalfonte Atlantic City N. J Viola Ethel Stephens Earl Hollowell J. C. Graves Laura Fred Vaughn Johnson County Langley Vaughn Sec Tion la Grange J. M. Bigstaff Levin Thompson J. Greene Trimble, Jr Cincinnati L. E. Griggs Madison County Charley Kely G. H. Strother Huntington Strother C. M. Edwards A. M. King P. K. McKenna A. A. Hazelrigg Charlie McCabe Kelly Laughlin Walsh's County Grammar School Commencement Kerr’s Perfection Alliard & Ballard Graham Vanarsdell’s Walsh’s J. D M’creary Elizabethtown News ETURN Royal Bryan & Robinson Jewelers Witlikan School of Northern Bank Bldg Likan Sutton-Eastin Co Duntley Duntley Pneumatic Sweeper CO Chicago Svacelst
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