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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1913

Page

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Birthday Dinner for Jerry Coleman at Sixteen Years

Sen. Mattie W. Coleman entertained Thursday night with a six o clock dinner honoring her son Jerry on his sixteenth birthday. Guests included Elizabeth Coleman Capt C H Petry George E Coleman Mrs V Macheca Minnie Heilman Martha Coleman.

Mattie W. Coleman Jerry Elizabeth Coleman C. H. Petry George E. ‘Coleman V. Macheca Minnie L. Heilman Martha Coleman

Automobist Has Narrow Escape on Clay Street

John B Frazer lost control near Sycamore on Clay Street and wrecked through an iron railing into the Walsh residence yard. The car did not overturn. Frazer and Mrs Frazer escaped unharmed while the vehicle sustained minor damage.

Clay Street Sycamore John

Visitors at Oil Springs Registered Last Week

Guests at Oil Springs last week include Dr. Paul Prewitt with wife and two boys. H R Mitchell Leste Guyn and Rebecca Cockrell of Lexington. Jas Buckner W F E Slattery of Paris. Jas A Boone Winchester. Richard Storer Robert Young Kenney DeHven Hay McKee and wife Reid eKee and wife. Tommy Tonkin Shackelford Dora Robinson Elizabeth Perry Sterling Trimble McKee New York. Miss Mankins Miss J Jenkins Louisville.

Oil Springs Paul Prewitt H. R. Mitchell Leste Guyn

New meat slicing machine installed by E. T. Hon & Co

E. T. Hon & Co. has just installed a V. E. P. machine for slicing meat. The device lets you choose thickness and removes skin simultaneously. It is self sharpening and one of the latest models on the market.

E. T. Hon & Co

Elks Initiate Three at Mt Sterling Lodge Meeting

At the Mt Sterling Lodge No. 723 B P O Elks meeting S E Kelly A R Turley and W Hord Tipton were initiated into the order's mysteries.

Mt. Sterling B. P. O. Elks Messrs. S. E. Kelly A. R. Turley W. Hord Tipton Order

Fancy creams and ices offered for Sunday orders

F. G. Morris advertises fancy creams and ices with special attention to Sunday orders and prompt delivery. Address or contact details not provided.

F. G. Morris

Business Men's Club Seeks Countywide Growth and Good Roads

The Business Men's Club reorganizes to include county businessmen beyond the city. A Thursday start has brought 146 members with one year dues paid. Leaders urge 200 members, promote community uplift, and plan meetings under the slogan good Roads to spur broader local benefits.

Sunday excursion tickets to Lexington from Ashland and Mt. Sterling

Beginning Sunday June 8 through September 28 trains No. 25 and No. 24 offer round trip excursion fares to Lexington from Ashland and Mt. Sterling and intermediate stops, at one fare plus 25 cents for the round trip, valid every Sunday.

Lexington Ashland Mt. Sterling

Mt Sterling National Bank Building Under Rapid Demolition

Contractor Dietz has begun tearing down the Mt Sterling National Bank building with a large crew and a plan to complete the modern new structure as quickly as possible.

Dietz Mt. Sterling National Bank

Piano Recital by Miss Goodpaster Pupils

Pupils of Miss Lida Goodpaster present a piano recital at the High School Auditorium on Thursday evening May 29 at 8 o'clock. Friends and patrons are cordially invited to attend.

Lida Goodpaster

Hart Silage-fed Steers Or Market Highlight

Greenwade notes a remark on Mr. A. S. Hart and several silage-fed steers as a standout market offering, claiming nothing better has been sold in this market.

Winchester Post Office Primary Set for June 28

Clark County Democratic Committee votes unanimously for a county wide primary to select a new Postmaster for Winchester, replacing John G. White. Open ballot voting approved with June 21 as entry close date and a $50 entry fee per candidate. Public backing grows with 700 signatures on a Daily Sun petition and support from Congressman Cantrill.

Clark County Committee John G. White Post-Office Department Winchester Daily Sun Cantrill White Washington

Mt Sterling Considers Fourth of July Celebration

A group of Mt Sterling businessmen is organizing a Fourth of July celebration. After two days of soliciting subscriptions they report strong encouragement and near certainty, expecting a large crowd that will aid local merchants and provide holiday amusement for residents and visitors alike.

Choral Club to Meet at Methodist Church Next Monday

The Choral Club will meet at the Methodist Church next Monday night at 7 30 o clock. A full attendance is desired.

Methodist Church

Cincinnati American to Launch in Downtown Channel

A new daily paper titled the Cincinnati American plans to begin in Cincinnati at 1292-194 East Seventh Street in the downtown district as a Bull Moose publication. It will be a one cent morning paper produced by three machines over two shifts. Otto Lightner will head the venture and M. L. Gross will act as business agent with all departments strictly union.

Cincinnati The Cincinnati American East Seventh Street Otto Lightner M. L. Gross

Luncheon Honors Mrs. E. S. Helburn at Frazer Home

Mrs. J. S. Frazer hosted a six o'clock luncheon at her Middl esboro residence in honor of Mrs. E. S. Helburn. The palatial setting featured floral decorations as guests including Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Whitehead, Mr. and Mrs. John Storer, Miss Louise Tabb, Mr. R. H. White, and Mr. Squire Turner attended the event.

J. S. Frazer E. S. Helburn Middlesboro Helburn

Prices at Cut The Rogers Co Store

Readable lines show Cut The Rogers Co offering price details for various goods. The item lists include discounted rates and bulk pricing.

Rogers Co Cut the Rogers Co

Move Houses for New Farmers Warehouse

Mr. G L Kirkpatrick buys two houses from Farmers Tobacco Warehouse Company and moves them to his lot on West Locust Street. Construction of the new warehouse is to begin within weeks.

G L. Kirkpatrick Farmers Tobacco Warehouse Company West Locust Street

Tailor Shop Opens in Tyler Apperson Block

Mr. George E. Heath opens a custom tailor shop on the second floor of the Tyler Apperson block. He arrives in the city with strong recommendations as a skilled workman and is expected to build a solid local business.

George E. Heath Tyler-Apperson Heath

Splendid Woman Dies at 72 in St Louis

Announcement of Mrs Sophia Newmeyer's death at her daughter Mrs Fred Hays home in St Louis due to old age. She leaves two children Mrs Hays and Col S M Newmeyer of Louisville Store and a sister Mrs Minnie Blum. Body shipped to Louisville for interment Tuesday morning.

Sophia Newmeyer Fred Hays St. Louis Col. S. M. Newmeyer Louisville Minnie Blum

Bank to Remodel and Move to Former Post Office Room

Traders National Bank directors plan remodeling and will relocate to the former post office room from June first until construction is complete. The new banking room will be among the finest in the state. Greenwade's offers a full line of green vegetables.

Traders National Bank Greenwade’s

Trimble sells Camargo store. Stafford purchase set

Mr. J A Trimble has sold his Camargo store property to Everett and Glenn Stafford with possession about October 1. Trimble will remain in business after arranging a new store contract. Strawberries fresh daily at Vanarsdell's.

J. A. Trimble Camargo Everett Glenn Stafford Trimble

Prize Fighter Killed After Calgary Bout

Luther McCarty, renowned boxer, died after being knocked out by Arthur Pelkey in the first round of a ten round match in Calgary Alberta Canada. Pelkey is in custody on a manslaughter charge.

Luther McCarty Arthur Pelkey Calgary Alberta Canada Pelkey

Roofing for Sale by Henry Judy Offers Metal Roof Deals

Henry Judy advertises metal roofing options with cost savings and quality materials. The note promises best material and mentions a sale or discount angle for potential buyers.

Henry Judy

Pleasant Banquet for Pastor by Presbyterian Class

A Friday night gathering hosted by the Men's Bible Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School honored their pastor and friends. The Apperson mansion hosted an elegant supper supervised by Mesdames Gaitskill Stofer Roberts Vansant Nunnelley and Miss Mary Apperson with abundant flowers and warm fellowship.

Presbyterian Apperson Mesdames Gaitskill Stofer, Roberts, Vansant Nunnelley Mary Apperson

Muslin Underwear Sale Cuts Prices for 10 Days

Local shop announces a ten day sale on muslin underwear with steep discounts across all sizes. Shoppers are urged to hurry as stock is limited and special early buyers may access larger discounts.

Miss Allene Paxton to Become Bride

Mr and Mrs W O Paxton of the Ritz Carlton Court New York announce the engagement of their daughter Allene Randolf to Harry Bauer of New York and Chicago. The city knows Miss Paxton as a charming girl who often visits her uncle Claude Paxton and has many admirers awaiting the forthcoming wedding.

W. O. Paxton Ritz-Carlton Court New York Allene Randolf Harry Bauer Chicago Miss Paxton Claude Paxton

Winchester Court Market Day Report

A busy court day drew more candidates than stock traders and few deals were closed. About 300 cattle were offered at Hamilton’s stock yards with slow sales. L. S. Hamilton bought a carload of hogs at an average of 7.85 dollars. A trimmed hat valued at four to five dollars was offered for two fifty cash through Mrs. Greenwade on Saturday.

Hamilton L. S. Hamilton

Farmers' Tobacco Warehouse Names New Manager

The directors of the Farmers' Tobacco Warehouse Co. have met and selected Mr. John Crockett of Bath County as manager for the coming year to succeed Mr. D. W. Ratcliff. Crockett is an experienced tobacco man and considered an excellent choice.

Farmers’ Tobacco Warehouse Co John Crockett Bath County D. W. Ratcliff Crockett

Protracted Meeting At Salem Church Invites Public Attendance

Rev Robert Reynolds hosts a protracted meeting at Salem church inviting the public to attend all sessions especially next Sunday and to bring dinner with them.

Robert Reynolds Salem Church

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Sen New Elks William Huls Intan Metts Stimulu Winchester New Cincinnati Daily Vanarsdell’s Allene Paxton Winchester Court Farmers’ Tobacco Warehouse Wiss Wargaret West Wain Street R. Caden Lexington, Kentucky
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