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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
1
The Advocate urges a six district contest to send five chaperoned girls to Atlantic City. Any girl sixteen or older residing in districts may enter by coupon or ballot box. entries before June 1st earn 3,000 bonus votes.
Clarence Riessinger a 13 year old boy from this city left home Friday morning and rode freight trains toward Ashland and Lexington. He was located Sunday night by his father and James Porter and brought home after surprising adventures and a restless weekend.
John L. Oldham died at his sister Mrs. J C Elams home on Levee pike Sunday morning May 14 1911 aged 55. Funeral services were at the residence Tuesday and burial was in Tipton burying ground. He was a Christian Church member for years. He is survived by Anderson Oldham a brother and three sisters Mrs J C Elam and two others in Madison county.
Local market Vanarsdell's features new potatoes beets onions rhubarb and other seasonal produce, inviting shoppers to explore a colorful early harvest display.
The 37th Kentucky Derby at last record day with 40000 spectators. Meridian owned by R F Carmen won as Round the World and Colston followed. Gov Gray ridden by Troxler faded after early pace disputes. Track record tied at 2 05 for 1 1/4 miles. Capt Williams praised for turf career and near second derby win.
The market advertises premium meats killed at Vanarsdell's offering selection described as the best available in town.
H K Oldham aged 62 a well known Camargo farmer and trader died at home Wednesday May 10 from pneumonia. He is survived by his son Joel Oldham and was buried Thursday in Machpelah Cemetery with the community extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
Local market Vanarsdell's offers radishes onions and asparagus harvested daily for peak freshness and flavor.
The May court report notes a small cattle run of about 500 head and slow trade. Prices remained good with best 900-lb steers around 54c, yearlings at 5 to 6, cows 34 to 44c, and canners 14 to 22c. Numerous named buyers and horses and mules also traded amid a low crowd.
At the Knights of the Maccabees state convention in Maysville J H Brunner was elected Past Commander of Kentucky. Brunner, noted as a hard worker for the order, received the honor Friday May Leth.
The pupils of Miss Minnie Graves will present a piano recital Friday May 19 at S o clock, at the furniture store of W A Sutton Son. The public is invited to attend.
Miss Nell Whaley entertained the Senior and Junior Classes of M.S. C. J. at Mrs. Hoffman Wood's home on Holt avenue Friday night from 8 to 11. The event featured music, old school songs, mock diplomas revealing fortunes, and rhymed Junior descriptions. Guests included Seniors Callie Arrasmith Elizabeth Cockrell Mary Blevins Catherine Hadden Webb Blevins Bruce Robbins Thomas Cravens Edward Bogie Charles Rainey and Juniors Bernice McClure Emma Hamilton Lara Swetnam Sylvia Petit Mary Vansant Tabb Mitchell Sullivan Walter Rudder Sam McCormick and Miss Sledd. The rooms bore college pennants and lilies of the valley as Seniors' flower.
A local note states that a trial will convince readers that the meats offered by S. P. Greenwade are the best, highlighting a promotional claim from the vendor.
The Camargo lot sale last Saturday attracted a large crowd of buyers. Forty seven lots sold at an average price of about 44 dollars each, with several resold at a handsome profit. The sale organizers showed enterprise and Camargo is described as entering an apparent boom.
We extend heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our brother John L. Oldham. J C Exam axp Faminy.
Pupils of Miss Lida Goodpaster will present a piano recital at the Opera House on Saturday afternoon May 20. Friends are cordially invited to attend.
An ice cream supper is planned at Antioch Christian Church on Saturday night May 20. The public is invited to attend.
An advertisement announces fast and reliable delivery under the motto Everything fresh and clean and prompt delivery. Credits Ss P Greenwade.
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