Mt Sterling High and Grammar School Commencements Set
The Eighteenth Annual Mt Sterling High School commencement will be at Table Opera House on June 5 with three graduates Nellie Graham Vice Emma Talbott Evans and Emmett Guilfoile Miss Vice is valedictorian The Grammar School Department holds its second annual commencement June 4 at Table Opera House with a varied program and diplomas to be presented by Dr W R Thompson Saxton and Trost orchestra provides music Genuine open kettle New Orleans molasses offered at 48c a gallon by Spot Cash Grocery.
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Mt.Sterling High School
Table Opera House
Nellie Graham Vice
Emma Talbott Evans
Emmett Guilfoile
Vice
Martha F. Reed
Emily Tipton
Ruth Barnes
Cynthia Thompson
Frances Samuels
Elizabeth McCaun
Jean Kendall
Malcolm Thomp
W. R. Thompson
Saxton and Trost
New Orleans
Spot Cash Grocery
Olympia Hosts Grand Ball as KPA Session Arrives
Olympian Springs officials plan an elaborate ball on Thursday evening June 13 drawing a large local crowd and Kentucky Press Association delegates in session. The opening ball begins June 19 but this event may rival the famed Opening Olympia Ball.
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Olympian Springs
Kentucky Press Association
Reward For Dynamiters
Reward for each arrest and conviction for dynamiting Raborn's pond offered by J Clay Cooper secretary treasurer for Friday or Saturday night pledges.
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Raborn’s Pond
J. Clay Cooper
Sec
Treas
Convention of Christian Woman's Board of Missions Held May 30 31
The annual convention of the Christian Woman's Board of Missions and the Bible School for the Eighth District will meet at the Christian church in this city on May 30 and 31. Presiding officers are Mrs. Alex Conner of Morehead and W. E. Ellis of Paris. Rev. B. W. Trimble heads the reception committee. Attendance is expected from seventy five to one hundred delegates.
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Christian Woman’s Board of Missions
The
Bible School
Bath
Bourbon, Clark, Harrison, Montgomery
Nicholas
Christian Church
Alex Conner
Morehead
W. E. Ellis
Paris
B. W. Trimble
F. R. Standard
W. E. Frazee
R. H. Crossfield
W. J. Clark
Kingdom
W. J. Clarke
Co W B M Program Schedule May 29 30
A detailed two day convention agenda lists sessions May 29 and May 30 with night and afternoon programs. It includes devotional Bible study music addresses by J H Armstead Mrs S K Yancey Ora Haight and H W Elliott among others and notes homes secured for delegates.
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Young Women Society
Mt. Sterling
Young People's Hour
Ora Haight
India
Front Rank Conference For Churches
Kentucky
H. W. Elliott
Resolutions on Death of Mr J M Bigstaff President of Company
The Kentucky Blue Grass Seed Company board in Mt Sterling Kentucky on May 24 1912 adopted resolutions mourning the death of J M Bigstaff their president. They praise his business judgment and charitable deeds while noting his modest retiring nature and offer sympathy to his family. A final note mentions new groceries at 8 icxeliy Co 3 121f.
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Kentucky Bluegrass Seed Company
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
J. M. Bigstaff
Miss Marguerite Daniel to Wed Rev Mayfield Thompson
The engagement of Miss Marguerite May Daniel to Rev Mayfield Thompson is announced. The wedding will be at the bride's home in South Boston Virginia on June 4. The bride formerly lived here and is the daughter of Harvey J. Daniel with many local friends. Also advertised dustless mop 50 cents at W A Sutton and Son.
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Marguerite May Daniel
Mayfield Thompson
Boston
Harvey J. Daniel
Young inventor from Illinois patents rural mail delivery unit
Randall Yocum of Kankakee Illinois has patented a crank operated rural mail delivery outfit that brings the mailbox to the house by attaching to any post. Sears and Roebuck bought the Illinois state rights for $500. At 19, Yocum may soon achieve notable financial success during a visit with N P Reid in this county.
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Randall Yocum
Kankakee
Ill
Sears & Roebuck
Illinois
Yocum
N. P. Reid
Greenwade's Dried Fruit Sale Slash Prices
Overstocked stock cuts on evaporated peaches from 174c to 124c, prunes from 15c to 10c, and apricots from 20c to 16c. Now is the time to buy.
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Greenwade’s
Piano Recital By Miss Goodpaster And Pangburn Pupils
Pupils from the classes of Miss Lida Goodpaster and Miss Nell Pangburn will give a piano recital at the Opera House Saturday afternoon June 1 at 2 30. The public is cordially invited.
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Lida Goodpaster
Nell Pangburn
Opera House
Country ham and spring lamb ob Green aede's.
A brief notice highlights country ham and spring lamb offerings from Green Aede's market, suggesting seasonal selections for this period. Local vendors advertised fresh cuts and related goods in a concise, period-tinged notice.
Are You One of Them Subscriptions in Arrears Ask 30 Day Settlement
A newspaper appeal urges subscribers in arrears to settle within thirty days to avoid accumulating thousands owed to the newspaper. The notice mentions subscription lapses and asks readers to pay promptly. The ad also promotes pure pork sausage at Van Ardell's.
Rainey and French Join Morris Firm
Mr Jesse Rainey has accepted a position with Mr Fred G Morris following the resignation of Vibert Sewell. Rainey brings experience and popularity to boost the business. Mr Sewell is seeking new work and will likely find a lucrative position. Homer French also joined Morris as a capable young professional. Nubuck Shoes and Slippers for misses and children at Brunners.
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Jesse Rainey
Fred G. Morris
Vibert Sewell
Rainey
Sewell
Homer French
Morris
Mrs Bertha Gess Dies After Illness on Coal Road
Mrs Bertha Gess wife of George Gess a fireman for the C Q O on the coal road died at her home after a bout with the white plague. She moved from Lexington three years ago and was a Baptist church member. Remaining are her husband and one son. The body was taken to Lexington Friday for interment.
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Bertha Gess
George Gess
Baptist Church
Lexington
Dustless Mops For Hardwood Floors At Suttons
Dustless mops designed for hard wood floors are showcased at W. A. Sutton & Son. The ad promotes the product availability and store location without additional details.
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W. A. Sutton & Son
Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Louisville Case
Richard Schultz of Louisville pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Criminal Court of Louisville on Wednesday. The Powhatan Stock Farm handler, known for showing horses at the fair each year, was fined $200.
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Richard Schultz
Louisville
Criminal Court of
Beautiful Decoration Day post cards at Spot Cash Grocery
Post cards themed for Decoration Day found at Spot Cash Grocery, highlighting regional interest in commemorative items and local shop inventory during the holiday period.
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Spot Cash Grocery
We Thank You Basket of Strawberries From the Office
The office thanks Mrs. John Lockridge for a fine basket of strawberries greatly enjoyed by all. Also notes Brunner's regulation Boys' Scout Shoes on sale. score 47-31.
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John Lockridge
Brunner’s
Roosevelt and Harmon Dominate Ohio Primary Action
In Ohio last Tuesday Col Roosevelt defeated Taft by about 25000 in the presidential preference race securing 82 of 42 district delegates and six delegates at large. Gov Judson Harmon won the Democratic preference over Woodrow Wilson by a large margin and will carry all 48 state votes under unit rule.
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Ohio
Col
Roosevelt
Taft
Judson Harmon
Woodrow Wilson
Local Vendor Promises Prompt Sunday Deliveries
Frep G. Morris offers specialty creams and ices for receptions with a full line of fresh box and bulk candies. Personal attention provided for all orders, Sunday deliveries available by phone at 469.
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Frep G. Morris
Prominent Banker J M Bigstaff Dies at 70 in City
James Morrison Bigstaff, longtime Montgom ery county resident and bank executive, died of stomach cancer at his home after a career with Exchange Bank Traders Deposit Bank and later as president of the Nationalized bank. He owned a 3000 acre farm and led Blue Grass Seed Co. He was born May 20 1842 in Bath County Kentucky married Mary Elizabeth Jones in 1862 and left four children. Funeral held with Rev George Kennard and Rev H D Clark, burial Bath County. Ye Old Time Comfort Shoes advertisement included.
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James M. Bigstaff
Montgomery County
Bath County
Exchange Bank
Traders Deposit Bank
Bigstaff
Blue Grass Seed Co
James Morrison Bigstaff
Kentucky
Mary Elizabeth Jones
Thomas T. Jones
Thomas Jones Bigstaff
T. Benton Hill
Hanry C. Kagan
Odd Samuel Bigstaff
Geo. Kennard
H. D. Clark
Springfield
Which Shall It Be McCreary Or James In Central Races
The race for temporary Chairman of the Democratic Convention splits support between Gov Mc Creary and Congressman James with Van Sant and Stevenson backed for State Central and Executive Committees. State papers disagree and un instructed delegations may decide the outcome. This county backed Mc Creary and Vansant in the races. New beans tomatoes lettuce at Vanarsdell s.
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Mc Creary
James
R. H. Vansant
J. M. Stevenson
McCreary
Vansant
Ringo Announces Pony Contest at His Café
Henry M. Ringo proprietor of Ringo's cafe in Eastern Kentucky begins a pony contest from June 1. The energetic café owner promises a hummer and urges readers to fill out a nomination blank to participate.
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Henry M. Ringo
Ringo
Kentucky
The Spot Cash Grocery Motto
A brief line notes that The Spot Cash Grocery accepts butter and eggs without refusals, underscoring a customer friendly policy.
Mt Sterling Collegiate Institute Building Sold to Mrs Cord
At the school sale the Mt Sterling Collegiate Institute building was bought by Mrs W H Cord. The county seeks a site for its high school and considers this building a strong potential buy if available at a reasonable price.
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Mt. Sterling Collegiate Institute
W. H. Cord
New Elks Initiates at Mt. Sterling Lodge No 723
At the lodge meeting Mt Sterling Lodge No 723 B P O Elks initiated Rev Father E B Rohrer and Mr Robert H Turner into the order. Home killed meats advertised at Van Arsdell s.
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Mt. Sterling Lodge
E. B. Rohrer
Robert H. Turner
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Olympia
Merling
Cc. B. Patterson
Ixeliy & Co
Daniel
Vanardell’s
Nubuck
Roosevelt and Harmon
National Bank
M’creary OR
Mc- Creary
Vanarsdell’s
New Elks
Niagara Maid
J. D. Hazelrigg & Son
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