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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1912

Page

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Prominent Woman Mrs Will Ed Jones Dies in Lexington

Mrs Will Ed Jones died last Wednesday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington after gall stones surgery. She was 60, survived by two sons Richard and Will Ed Jones and two daughters Mrs Charles W Anderson and Miss Emily Jones. Funeral held Friday at home near Ew ington, burial in family grounds. Husband Will Ed Jones preceded her in death. A Dustless Mop advertisement follows.

Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington Will Ed. Jones Ewington H. D. Clark Jones Will Ed Jones

Mt Sterling High School to hear F W Hinitt address

President F W Hinitt of Central University Danville Ky accepts Mt Sterling High School commencement invitation dated May 14 1912 for June 5. He recalls a pleasant visit to Mt Sterling years ago and offers service. He signs Cordially yours FE W Hinitt.

F. W. Hinitt Central University Danville, Ky Mt. Sterling High School W. O. Hopper Mt. Sterling Sup’t. Hopper FE. W. Hinitt

Dustless Dusters Offered by W. A. Sutton & Son

Dustless Dusters priced at 25 cents are available at W. A. Sutton & Son to prevent scratches on furniture.

W. A. Sutton & Son

Dentist Dr C W Compton Wed in Hillsboro Ohio

Dr C W Compton a leading local dentist married Miss Nancy St Clair Evans in Hillsboro Ohio on Saturday morning. He and Clark Patterson accompanied by friends will return to our city to start married life. Known for courtesy and trust, he has many friends in our town.

C. W. Compton Hillsboro Ohio Clark Patterson Nancy St. Clair Evans Compton

Monument falls on boy at Machpelah Cemetery injures five year old

Jas K Shropshire Jr. narrowly escapes serious harm after a 300 pound monument toppled onto him at Machpelah Cemetery on Sunday. His grandfather Dr J A Shirléey and others freed him. no bones were broken and he recovers with only bruises. An ad for best line bulk and package coffee at Vanarsdell's follows.

Machpelah Jas. K. Shropshire, Jr J. K. Shropshire J. A. Shirléey

County cattle market sees steady demand and firm prices

About 1200 head sold with quality mostly common. Best steers up to 64 cents, with averages around 6 cents. Cows 44 to 55 cents, heifers 54 cents, bulls 5 cents. Notable sales include Murphey & Hughes 850 lb cows to Ollie Snedager at 4.40, and others to Bath and Clark county buyers. Horses strong, good stock from Winchester and Lexington bringing 175 to 200 dollars.

Murphey & Hughes Ollie Snedager Bath County Byrd & Halsey Andrew English Milt Lykin Clark County Sam Laythram W. W. Gay Cleveland & Ross Cynthiana D. C Cleveland Tabor & Allen Jno Doyle Steve Pieratt Murphey Mr. Stine W. L. Byrd Chas. Duff Fred Stamper Kelly Murphy Jas. McDonald John Rose Geo Hunt A. F. Kern Carlisle T. S. Davis Winchester John T. Hughes Lexington

What Size Do You Wear Special Prices On Large Suits

Walsh Bros offers reduced prices on oversized suits in sizes 42 44 46 and 48. Shop now for better fits and value on big menswear.

Walsh Bros

Moonshiner Arrested and Convicted

Jim Brown, colored, was arrested Sunday by Policeman James Tipton on the charge of bootlegging. At his trial Monday morning he was fined $100. Police say bootlegging is widespread and officers are determined to break it up, with several more suspects watched for possible arrests.

Jim Brown James Tipton

Pony Vehicles Auction This Monday

Public auction of pony vehicles scheduled for Monday May 27 at 10 30 after oversupply from late spring. Buyer chooses price. Address Strother T 7 Lex Ave Winchester Kentucky.

Strother T. A Lex. Ave Winchester

Montgomery Fish Club organized by prominent citizens

About 120 notable citizens gathered at the courthouse to form the Montgomery Fish Club. The group aims to protect county ponds and streams and aid enforcement of laws against seining dynamiting and other illegal fishing methods. A $25 reward was offered for arrest and conviction of dynamiting at Rayborn pond.

Montgomery H. R. Prewitt H. R. French J. Clay Cooper Rayborn Messrs. H. C. Howell J. C. Cooper C. H. Perry P. R. Cockrell James W. Anderson A. R. Turley W. A. Samuels Matt Wells William Scobee John W. Lockridge B. F. Day R. G. Kern E. W. Senff

Mrs Elizabeth Judge Marries Cincinnati Man

Mrs Elizabeth Judge widow of James Judge and daughter of Frank Gibbons was wed in Covington on May 15 to A J Lamen of Cincinnati. They returned to Lockland Ohio to visit and will soon move to Cincinnati to make their future home. Local friends in this city are pleased by the marriage news.

Elizabeth Judge James Judge Frank Gibbons Covington A. J. Lamen Cincinnati Lockland

Mt Sterling Water Co Tour Details Filter Site Visit

Mayor, City Council members, and stockholders toured Howard's Mill grounds for the new filter system. Mr G L Kirkpatrick hosted a camp dinner at Slate View with about twenty five attendees. Managers said construction would start soon and move rapidly to completion. Country ham and spring lamb featured at Greenwade's.

Mt. Sterling Water, Light & Ice Co Howard’s Mill G. L. Kirkpatrick Slate View Water Co

Long Distance Walker Heads Toward St Louis Prize

Theodore Andrews reached the city Sunday en route from Gloster Virginia where he began a 1235 mile walk to St Louis Missouri. In 26 days he covered 735 miles and has 52 days left to finish for a $250 prize, with no misfortunes likely to stop him.

Theodore Andrews Gloster St. Louis

Reward For Dynamiters At Raborn’s Pond

A straight 25 cent reward is offered for each arrest and conviction of dynamiters at Raborn's Pond on Friday or Saturday night. J Clay Cooper serves as secretary and treasurer. Also advertised are deep discounts on dried fruit with evaporated peaches at 12 1 4 cents, prunes at 10 cents, and apricots at 16 2 3 cents, available at Greenwade's.

Raborn’s Pond J. Clay Cooper Sec Treas Greenwade’s

Masonic Conclave Attended by Montgomery Commandery Party

About fifty Sir Knights and their ladies will leave Tuesday afternoon May 28 for Paris to attend the Grand Commandery of Kentucky Conclave. They will stay at Bourbon College with Saxton Trost orchestra performing in the court house yard, aiding the local commandery on arrival.

Montgomery Knights Templar Paris Grand Commandery of Kentucky Bourbon Capital Bourbon College Saxton & ‘Trost Lexington Court House Yard

Stacy Adams Oxfords All Styles and Colors

Local retailer advertises Stacy Adams Oxfords in all styles and colors for men offering multiple choices in leather finishes and sizes.

Stacy Adams & Co Punch & Graves

Remains to be brought for burial in Machpelah Cemetery

The remains of Mrs Bettie Howard who died in Paris two months ago will be brought to this city Thursday noon after which a short service will be held at the grave by Rev Thompson of the Episcopal Church. She was mother of H Clay Howard Minister to Peru and widely known locally.

Bettie Howard Paris Machpelah Cemetery Thompson Episcopal Church H. Clay Howard Peru

Arnold Hart to wed Fleming County girl in June

Mr. Arnold Hart son of the late Hon Rolla K Hart of Flemingsburg will marry June 5 to Miss Leila Hearst of Flemingsburg. Hart is well known in Mt Sterling with many friends awaiting the news. The bride is described as a charming and attractive girl.

Arnold Hart Rolla K. Hart Flemingsburg Leila Hearst Hart Mt. Sterling

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lexington Hospital Compton Evans C.W. Compton S. E. Kelly & Co Monument Boy Vanarsdell’s The Rogers Co Fish Club Montgomery Fish Club French Slate Creek Fleming County Niagara Maid J. D. Hazelrigg & Son
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