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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1912

Page

5

Social News from Flemingsburg and Nearby

Mr. Robert H. Turner visits friends in Flemingsburg and many locals travel to Winchester Louisville and Danville for visits. Notables include Norvel Benton of Winchester visiting court, Cha​rley Nisbitt from Lexington, and Miss Sophia Burgin of Lexington visiting the city. Attendees attend musicales and visits to relatives across Kentucky and beyond.

Norvel T. Benton Winchester Sophia Burgin Lexington

Ladies Oxfords On Sale At Punch and Graves

A sale note offers ladies Oxfords priced at $1.98 from regular $2.50 values with a large selection available at Punch & Graves.

Punch & Graves

Birth in Jessamine County Welcomes a Baby Boy

The wife of Mr. Wm. Anderson of Jessamine county gave birth to a fine baby boy on Sunday, May 16th, as announced in local notices.

Wm. Anderson Jessamine County Bertha Bittenger

Wealth Brings Worry for Rich Americans

The piece notes gloom among the wealthy, citing an exceedingly rich man with 1.2 million dollars in cash earning only four percent. It cites a government official’s wife who inventories her many jewels with a card catalogue for tracking repairs and care, yet still feels burdened by possession.

Reconciled Lovers Note Edith and King In Street Encounter

Edith recalls rejecting King a month ago and he warned of pining away and murderess guilt. She then reports seeing him strolling with another girl and claims he appears to have gained 20 pounds, suggesting changed circumstances.

Edith Mr. King Mabel

Strange Work of Nature Petrified Forest at Albany Australia

The article describes a petrified forest in Albany Australia where gray stone mimics trees and branches. It suggests ancient forests were buried by earth upheaval and sand, water percolated through the sand turning wood to stone, then wind removed the sand revealing stone trees anew.

Albany Australia

Lonely Lighthouse of Shetland Tops Northern Sea Marks

The northwest Shetland coast features Britain's northernmost lighthouse built on a 200 foot high rock. The rock resembles a giant iceberg while the 50 foot tower rises above with the surrounding complex costing over 150000 dollars to erect.

Great Britain Shetland

Don’t Be a Food Crank Embrace Rational Diet

A guidance note urges readers to avoid obsessive food scrutiny and overthinking digestion. It promotes adopting a simple rational eating plan and then forgetting it, comparing it to a ship captain not obsessing over coal, to prevent dyspepsia and mental strain.

Untitled stage dialogue sparks strong reaction

A terse exchange features a sharp line about a play being powerful and breath taking. The other speaker responds with a bravado backed by support, hinting at backing the performance. The fragment hints at audience impact and actor confidence.

Local health updates and shop highlights

The column reports several residents in improving health including J D Hazelrigg, J M Bigstaff, C R Prewitt, Hoffman Wood and Mrs C C Turner who underwent appendicitis surgery in Lexington and are recovering well. It notes Mrs A B Ratliff in St Joseph Hospital after surgery also progressing satisfactorily. Also mentions True blue savings at Walsh Bros and home killed meats at Vanarsdil's.

A. B. Ratliff St. Joseph Hospital Lexington

Mount and Wilson to Wed in June Announcement

Cards announce the approaching marriage in June of Miss Margaret Mount of Lancaster to Mr. T. M. Wilson of Cave City. Mount often visits Mt. Sterling and has been a pleasant guest of Miss Arabella Bogie on several occasions. she is admired by many friends here.

Mr. Strother Gaitskill San Francisco Cal Mr. Gaitskill Mt. Sterling Shisf Margaret Mount Lancaster T. M. Wilson Cave City Miss Mount Arabella Bogie

Plants For Sale By Roy L Morris

Tomato and cabbage plants for sale. Contact Roy L. Morris at telephone number 147 for details and availability.

Roy L. Morris

Impromptu Dance at McKee's Hall May 24

An impromptu dance at McKee's Hall is planned for Friday evening May 24 with music by Miss Flo Shirley and Mr. Norman Brown. A delightful evening is anticipated.

McKee’s Hall Flo Shirley Norman Brown

Troubadour Dance Set for Trimble Hall May 29

The Troubadour dance will be held at Trimble's Hall on Wednesday evening May 29 promising an enjoyable affair.

Trimble’s Hall

Richeson Executes for Poisoning of Avis Linnell

Clarence V. T. Richeson, a former Baptist clergyman and confessed poisoner of Avis Linnell of Hyannis, was electrocuted at 12 17 this Tuesday. He entered the chair calmly, eyes closed, as the current began at 12 10 02 and was declared dead at 12 17.

Clarence V. T. Richeson Avis Linnell Hyannis Richeson

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 offer targets customers needing bigger jackets and trousers with reduced rates.

Walsh Bros

Musicale by Campbell Hagerman and local pupils

The musicale given by Miss L. T. Smith of Campbell-Hagerman College Lexington and Miss Minnie Graves of this city at Sutton's store Friday evening drew a large appreciative audience. The pupils’ splendid showing honored their talented teachers who are proud of them.

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

Walsh Bros Spring Suit Sale for Children

Promotional notice announces savings at Walsh Bros with focus on spring suits and a selection of children's shoes and slippers in various styles offered by Punch & Graves.

Walsh Bros Punch & Graves

Commencement Exercises at Mt Sterling College

Six graduates will receive diplomas at Mt Sterling Collegiate Institute on May 29. Misses Aliee Young Emma Hamilton Sylvia Pettit Lara Sweetman and Messrs Mitchell Sullivan Walter Rudder share valedictory and salutatory honors with Rev B C Horton delivering the address You Are For Sale Whats the Price The program includes theses and music and a May 26 Bacalaureate sermon by Rev George Kennard all are invited to attend.

Mt. Sterling Collegiate Institute Aliee Young Emma D. Hamilton Sylvia Pettit Lara Sweetman Messrs Mitchell Sullivan Walter Rudder Methodist Church George Kennard The Baptist Church

Property Listings Remind Buyers to Contact T. F. Rogers & Son

The notice highlights listing values around $18.00 and urges interested buyers to call T. F. Rogers & Son for rental or purchase inquiries.

T. F. Rogers & Son

Local ads highlight spring lamb and shirt brands

Anadvert contains E. and W. and Arrow Shirts promoting products. Greenwade's lists spring lamb, while Van offers the best roast and chops.

Vanarsdell’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Duerson’s Drug Store Court St Robert H. Turner Friendsn Flemingsburg Willie Yocum Bertha Botts Owingsville Will Glass Russell Kennedy John C. Trimdle Nannie Baume Macey Biggerstaff Louisville Alex Conner Charley Nisbitt Fannie Nesbitt Juelda Conner Lyda Faulkner Kansas City, Mo N. B. Hoskins James Ross W. A. Sutton and John W. White Hugh F. Mims Morristown, Tenn James F. Mason Desoto, Kansas John H. Mason Elizabeth Ratliff Louise Lacy Fanny Maybeth Pinney Mesdames Mary Winn Lockridge Fannie Goodpaster L. D. Gatewood Henry Hopkins Sharpsburg Lizzie Ragan Margarret Cincinnati Henry C. Reasor Huntington, W. Va W. G. Reasor County Martha Emma Evans Miss Margue Little Rock Mary Owings Memphis, Tenn N. D. Brown Dr. Grimes J. M. Biggstaff Mr. Bigstaff Martha Pieratt William Perry Mrs. M. F. Pollard Robert Willis Danville Charlotte Rogers Rev Harry Rogers John R. Sharpe, Jr Clarence Stephens Mary McClure Fogg Dede Robson G. B. Biedleman Bristol, Tenn John R. Triplett Canada W. B. Triplett John Storer Newton Coy Kansas City Lyda Wilson John Taul Frank McCormick Laura Williams S. K. Baird Clark County G. Y. Triplett Ed. William Turney Patton Millersburg Messrs. Thos P. Sutton Hunt Priest J. W. Hedden, Jr J. Ed. Grubbs G. R. Armstrong Logan W. Va John M. Isola Indianapolis Ind G. L. Kirkpatrick J. W. Clay C. W. Kirkpatrick Lewis Apperson George and Carroll Hamilton Marian French Robt. H. Winn M. C. Clay Caldwell Mr. Winn Europe Kerr Jaaaah Lonely Insurance J. D. Hazelrigg J. M. Bigstaff Mr. C. R Prewitt Hoffman Wood C. C. Turner True Blue Vanarsdeil’s W. A. Sutton & Son Greenwade’s Musicale Home Arrow Shirts United States H. G. Hoffman Royal Indetsin ITY Company
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