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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1912

Page

5

Local residents listed visiting and traveling this week

A string of visits and trips across Kentucky and nearby states includes Mrs J O Greene in Louisville, Miss Nancy Yeager from Stanford visiting in this city, Dr W R Thompson with his parents in Lexington, and Mr Ed Gibbons returning from Hot Springs. Other travelers include Mr J Graves in Carlisle on business and Mr R L Coleman in Ashland for the week, with additional visits among the McConnell and Duty families in Versailles and Winchester.

Educating Kentuckians speaker wows Baptist Church audience

Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart spoke on Educating Kentuckians at a Thursday program by The Tuesday Club at the Baptist Church. The event featured Lillian and Lodoma Wood in song, a prayer by Bro. Clark, thanks from Dr. W. R. Thompson, and a singing of America.

Cora Wilson Stewart The Baptist Church Thos. J. Bigstaff Lillian Lodoma Wood Bro. Clark T. J. Bigstaff W. R. Thompson Sophia Randall America Stewart

Visitors and Derby Watchers Open Weekend in State

Winchester visitors Mr Abe Renick and Mrs John W Lockridge toured the city. Miss Myrtle Hurst from Jackson Ky visits her aunt Mrs Lawrence Jones. Dr S E Spratt and wife and Mrs Claude Paxton spent the weekend in Harrodsburg. Mr Sam Smoke of Jefferson City Mo called on Judge H G McKee. Derby watchers from here included Carroll Hamilton and wife Buckner Woodford Squire Turner Augustus King William Wren Samuel Chenault R H Winn H R Prewitt J Miller Hoffman Charlie Edwards Robert Turner and J W Hedden Jr.

Myrtle Hurst Jackson, Ky Mrs Lawrence Jones Louisville Mr. Carroll Hamilton Messrs Buckner Woodford Squire Turner Augustus King William Wren Samuel Chenault R. H. Winn H. R. Prewitt J. Miller Hoffman Charlie Edwards Robert Turner J. W. Hedden, Jr

Walsh Bros Offers Stein-Bloch and Hamburger Suits Bargains

Odd fellows and extra large men will find real bargains at Walsh Bros featuring Stein-Bloch and Hamburger suits in sizes 42 44 46 48 and 50 with discounts on actor ready styles.

Walsh Bros

Religious notices outline church events and trip

The Misses Robinson plan a Y W A meeting next Wednesday at 3 PM led by Mrs Lee Crear. A Baptist Church business meeting is set for 7 30 PM with deacons urging all members to attend. The Y W A will honor Rev George S Kennard with a trip to Oklahoma City for the Southern Baptist Convention and he will be hosted by Mrs Thos J McMahan, formerly Miss Mary G Anderson.

Robinson Lee Crear The Baptist Church the Baptist Church Geo. S. Kennard Oklahoma City Southern Baptist Convention Thos. J. McMahan Mary G. Anderson County

Local Health and Market Brief

Mrs. Leo Games continues to improve and Mrs. Allen Prewitt Sr. is considerably better this week. Mr. L T Chiles reports he is getting along nicely while Mr. J D Hazellrigg remains in fragile condition. Mr. J Coleman Reid shows some improvement after several days of illness. Fresh vegetables arrive daily at Vanarsdell s.

Birth announced for Edward Sutton in Seattle

Dainty cards announce a son named Edward Sutton born to Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Redfern of Seattle Washington. Mrs. Redfern was formerly Miss Nell Sutton noted as one of Mr. Sterning's attractive girls.

Edward Sutton E. M. Redfern Seattle Washington

We Thank You Advocate's Prosperous Second Year

The Mt. Sterling Gazette notes The Advocate completes its second year under current management with doubled business and bright prospects. Under Messrs. Senff and Hedden the journal has risen to front rank and earned community credit, with wishes for continued prosperity and general progress.

Advocate Messrs. Senff and Hedden Mt. Sterling Gazette

Special prices on large size suits at Walsh Bros

Walsh Bros advertises special prices on large size suits in sizes 42 44 46 and 48. The notice emphasizes affordable options for big menswear with limited stock and in-store availability.

Walsh Bros

Frayed 1838 Nova Scotia paper mocks electioneering

A revived 1838 Nova Scotia sheet notes changeable times and rough vote winning with gingerbread and brandy. It cites advertisers faced with libel claims by a rival who calls the advertiser a member of the original Species club while promoting pork sausage at Van ar dell's.

Nova Scotia Poltreon Species Club

Recital by Miss Smith and Miss Graves at Suttons Store

Pupils of Miss L T Smith of Campbell Hagerman College Lexington and Miss Minnie Graves present a muscate at Suttons store on Friday May 17 at 8 p.m. Public invited to attend.

L. T. Smith Campbell-Hagerman College Lexington Minnie Graves Sutton’s

Prohibition on Public Drinking Cups Enacted in Kentucky

The act forbids use of common drinking cups in trains stations hotels boarding houses restaurants steamboats and stores in Kentucky. Violators face fines from one to ten dollars with each day of violation a separate offense. The measure requires conspicuous warning notices and repeals all inconsistent laws. Approved by the governor March 13 1912.

General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Kentucky

Plants For Sale and Shoes Advertisements Include Details

Readable text shows garden plants for sale including tomato cabbage and pepper with contact Roy L. Morris and phone 147. Shoe ads feature Red Cross outfitting by J. H. Brunner the Shoe Man and S. E. Kelly & Co showcasing White Buck Oxfords for Ladies. Dustless Dusters priced at 25 cents from W. A. Sutton & Son.

Roy L. Morris W. A. Sutton & Son

Kentucky State Dental Association Meeting in Louisville

The annual Kentucky State Dental Association meeting will be held in Louisville from May 27 to 29, 1912. Dentists from Ohio Indiana and Illinois will present clinics and papers making it a premier event with many new methods and appliances on display. All ethical dentists are invited.

Kentucky State Dental Association Louisville Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky

Four Section Walnut Book Case With Glass Doors

Bargain price of 5.00 for a solid walnut four section book case with glass doors. Formerly owned by Judge Peters. Apply at this office 451f arsdell's.

Walsh Bros Offers Spring Suit Savings

A brief notice invites customers to Walsh Bros to save on spring suits, describing available options and emphasizing value for different builds.

Industrious Geese Build Nests Before Winter Migration

Off the coast of Scotland a group of solan geese continue gathering nesting material despite preparing to migrate. They collect patches of straw and other fibrous debris as they prepare for the coming season.

Scotland

Stop Kickin the Town Around

A local poem urges Ashley residents to stop tearing down their town by mocking visitors and undermining public morals. The piece argues community unity builds a better town and warns that a negative environment repels outsiders and harms growth.

Retail Ads Highlight Shoes Overalls Beans and Meats

Dustless Mops for wood floors offered by W. A. Sutton & Son. RALSTON Shoes advertised as stylish and durable at four and five dollar prices. Sweet-Orr & Co. overalls and jackets promoted. Vanarsdell's features new beans tomatoes lettuce and home killed meats. Walsh Bros. promotes True blue workwear for large men with big savings.

W. A. Sutton & Son

Jockey Killed in Accident at Churchill Downs

Milton Nathan jockey for George Odom shot and killed fellow jockey Mahlin McDonnough at the Odom stable in Churchill Downs Sunday afternoon. Nathan says the shooting was accidental.

Milton Nathan George Odom Mahlin McDonnough Philadelphia Odom Churchill Downs Nathan

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United States Ably Hazor Ach Cash Duerson Court St Mrs. Mattie Gay Pisgah Mr. J. ©. Graves Carlisle R. L. Coleman Ashland Howard Wyatt Aingsville Nancy Yeager Stanford Grover C. Anderson Mrs. Robt. McConnell Versailles J. G. Trimble, Jr Cincinnati M. G. Satterwhite Mrs. B. P. Duty Winchester John Kelly Ed. Gibbons Mike Gibbons Hot Springs, Ark M. A. Prewitt St. Joseph’s Hospital Leslie McCormick C. H. Petry Huntington Mrs. M. C. Clay Miss. Elizabeth Cockrell Mrs. Chenault Pockrell Middlesboro Mary Crawford Lloyd Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Abe Renick Our City John W. Lockridge S. E. Spratt Claude Paxton Harrodsburg Sam Smoke Jefferson City, Mo Judge H. Gray McKee Mrs. Leo Games J. D. Hazelrigg J. Coleman Reid Vanarsdell’s Arly Century Vanardell’s Kerr MR. Tabb Red Cross J. H. Brunner S. E. Kelly & Co White Buck Oxfords Punch & Graves Dental Association Meeting Kennedy’s Pharmacy A. Caryden Wolfe Ashley, Indiana Ralston Sweet-Orr & Co H. G. Hoffman Mt. Sterling Royal, Indesinity Company
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