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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
1
The Mr Stertinac Advocate announces a young ladies nomination contest with a 3000 vote bonus for those entered before June 1. Five districts cover the city and nearby counties, with one winner per district. Nominations can be submitted by coupon or ballot box at the Advocate office.
The Blue Grass Graded School Tournament held in Owingsville over Thursday Friday and Saturday drew high praise for hosts and fair play. Mt Sterling entrants won medals in multiple events and basketball saw Carlisle claim the championship after a weekend of competitive games. Howell Hunt excelled on the mound and at the plate with key contributions in both Friday and Saturday contests.
Joseph H. Kemper captured the state clay pigeon title in Dayton last week by breaking 95 of 100, defeating favorite Hammersmith who had run 101 straight. The champion shooter is from Sterling and earned statewide recognition.
Mrs Mary J Anderson died suddenly Saturday night at her daughter Mrs J D Harpers home on Richmond Avenue after a short illness. She was seventy five and had been a longtime resident and active Christian widow. Survived by daughters Mrs E H Patterson and Mrs J D Harper. Funeral Monday at four at Mrs Harpers residence conducted by Rev H G Moody. The Advocate extends sympathy to the family.
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Edward J. McDermott of Louisville will address Montgomery County voters in this city on Wednesday May 31 at 1 o Clock. McDermott, a well known lawyer and first class speaker, invites all.
An ad announces a skilled man in charge at the Cockrell Shop on the Owingsville pike offering first class horse shoeing. Patronage is welcomed at 474 W. W. Stonen with guaranteed quality service.
Tipton and Samuels have the dirt moving contract for the government building lot and a large crew is at work. The job is expected to finish in a week to ten days, with foundation work starting immediately thereafter.
The murder case of Anse White, charged in the Jacob Denton killing, is moved from Breathitt to Montgomery Circuit Court for trial at the September term. S. P. Greenwade.
Free demonstration titled Work and Stenciling runs four days starting 9 a m on Wednesday at Hazel rigg's Store. See the opportunity to view the beautiful stencil work.
Advocate Pub. Co. Inc announces affordable high quality job work services offering competitive pricing for printing and publishing needs.
A Monday night blaze at Monarch Mill Company warehouse caused heavy damage to the building and destroyed a carload of wheat and a large amount of corn. The Trimble Grocery warehouse also sustained major water damage, with total losses in the thousands, partially insured. Fire origin undetermined, likely a hot box on machinery.
Chas G. Thompson's acting county judge designated R A Chiles as committee for W T Fitzpatrick, deemed insane with a large farm, but the court retracted after protests from Bettie Fitzpatrick and Thos W Fitzpatrick. A S Hart, disinterested farmer, was finally appointed and accepted.
Mt Sterling Collegiate Institute visits Flemingsburg for a two game set on their grounds. Both games are expected to be hotly contested with Mt Sterling confident of winning.
The Mt Sterling High School closing exercises take place at the Table Opera House on Wednesday June 7 at 8 o clock with Rev John C Atcheson of Danville delivering the commencement address and Dr William R Thompson of the Board of Education presenting diplomas. The grammar school closing is Tuesday June 6 at the Tubb Opera House with a full program including recitation by Anna Sewell and essays by Jack Winn.
Rt. K. Weedon narrowly escaped death when a large tree fell across the road last Sunday. The horse was struck and rendered senseless, while Mr. Weedon suffered scratches on his legs and arms but avoided serious injury by his quick action to pull the horse aside.
The Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet display at C. W. Harris' furniture store drew great interest and sold many units. A large crowd of ladies visited all day Saturday and Mrs. O S Bigstaff won the cabinet given away.
James Hudson, son of Levi Hudson, died while felling timber on Spans Creek in Menifee County when a tree fell and caught him. The limbs inflicted severe injuries, ending his young life in a tragic accident.
Range for sale cheap by Mrs Jennie Robinson. Phone number listed as 222 with address 47-2.
J L McCiuna advertises limited time discounts on all dental work totaling ten dollars or more. The offer lasts thirty days and urges readers not to miss the emphasis on special pricing.
Vanarsdell’s advertises fresh produce with new beans peas and tomatoes available every day for shoppers seeking daily supply of garden vegetables.
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