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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
1
The Mt Sterling Advocate urges young ladies 16 and over across five districts to enter the Atlantic City contest. Readers are told about 3 000 bonus votes for early entrants before June 1 and June 7 publication of nominees. District boundaries and eligible counties are outlined with votes allowed from any source.
The Ap rocaATE region is split into five districts to simplify the contest. I saw news that a young lady will be sent from each district to participate, aiming to balance representation and boost candidate success.
The notice explains contestants should contact the Contest Manager at the Advocate office for any unclear details. It states the contest will be fair and open and that the AP VocATE Office staff are excluded from participation in any capacity.
The Flemingsburg High School baseball team defeated the M. S. C. S. squad 19 to 13 on Friday and 14 to 6 on Saturday at home. Also note best canned goods at Vanarsdell's and June 3 last day to go on pin cushion in Brunner's window.
The Mt Sterling Collegiate Institute will hold its third annual commencement May 28 to 31 with a Baccalaureate sermon Rev H G Moody The Life Beautiful address by Rev H C Garrison and nine graduates including Elizabeth Cockrell Mary Blevins Catherine Hadden Thomas Cravens Edward Bogie Charles Rainey Webb Blevins Bruce Robbins A detailed program includes diplomas medals and musical numbers and a welcome address by Catherine Hadden.
Gillaspie J H of this county and Miss Frances Hollman of Munford Texas wed at Rev Mark Collis home in Lexington Ky A small gathering witnessed the ceremony The groom owns Bourbon Chief Stock Farm and is well regarded The note also mentions school events and a Collegiate Promenade with moonlight style lanterns and refreshments and lists nine graduates receiving diplomas with names and honors The stock of oxfords at cut prices from W H Berry Co is advertised thereafter.
New potatoes beets onions and rhubarb are advertised as available at Vanarsdells with a focus on seasonal items. The listing highlights frutas and garden produce in a small-town grocery context.
The notice advertises a five dollar award for information about a pin cushion in Brunner's window, with the prize funded by the Montgomery National Bank. The promotional line invites guesses and claims to be the best in meat and groceries.
Advocate Pub. Co. announces high grade job work services offered at low prices by Advocate Publishing Company Incorporated with emphasis on value and quality for readers and advertisers.
The Fayette county Democrat Joseph Clay Van Meter is portrayed as a loyal party supporter with a clean record and wide appeal. He grew up on his father Bb F Van Meter’s Clark county farm, studied agriculture at Lexington State University, and has canvassed over 100 counties since announcing last September. He aims to visit every Kentucky county before the primary.
Mrs Nancy Givens wife of Isaac Givens died at age 65 last Wednesday at her son in law Albert Jones home on Harrison avenue. She was a long time Baptist member and leaves four daughters and two sons including Ed Givens of Lakeland Ohio and Will Givens of Texas.
W. H. Berry & Co. launches a cut price sale beginning Saturday with special price reductions available today.
Miss Mary Evans will host an art class reception at her residence on Thursday May 26. The gathering will showcase student work and provide an informal social event for attendees.
Miss Mattie Robinson resigns from Mt. Sterling Laundry Co. to join Chiles Thompson Grocery Co. Miss Mattie Blount leaves Vanarsdell Co. and is replaced by Oma Denton. Thomas Denton resigns as bookkeeper at Winchester Wholesale Grocery Co. and moves with his wife to Howard avenue. $5.00 Florsheim Oxfords cut to $3.98. Grass seed strippers offered by B. D. Goff, Winchester Ky. Job printing services advertised.
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