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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1911

Page

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Cunningham and Sewell Marry in Winchester

Mr Thomas G Cunningham and Miss Lillian Sewell, well known in the city, surprised friends by marrying in Winchester Monday. Cunningham works as a salesman for Glick Bros and is trusted by many. Sewell is daughter of J D Sewell and liked by a large circle. The Advocate extends best wishes for their happiness.

Thos. G. Cunningham Lillian Sewell Winchester Thomas G. Cunningham Cunningham Glick Bros Miss Sewell J. D. Sewell Apvocate

Mt Sterling to Have Resident Osteopath

Dr James Prewitt an osteopath of merit has decided to locate in Mt Sterling and will have offices over Lindsay Rodman s undertaking establishment formerly occupied by Dr D L Proctor He is a county native married to Pearl Bruton of Mt Sterling and is well known to our people with a lucra tive practice He graduated at Kirkville in 1902 and has practiced in Lexington and for several years lived in Jackson We are glad to welcome these good people to our city.

James Prewitt Lindsay & Rodman D. L. Proctor Prewitt Pearl Bruton Kirkville Lexington Jackson

Mrs Chessie Faulkner Dies in Indiana at 40

Mrs Chessie Faulkner former ly of this county and daughter of Deputy Sheriff William Sledd died at her Indiana home last week after a long illness of complications. She was 40 and is survived by her husband Dr A S Faulkner and three children.

Chessie Faulkner William Sledd Indiana A. S. Faulkner

President May Lose Vote In Cincinnati

President Taft faces possible disenfranchisement in Cincinnati next Tuesday as irregularities in his registration are investigated. The issue has been referred to the Ohio Secretary of State for action.

Taft Cincinnati Ohio

Winchester Gun Club honors Mr. Stephens with 189 of 200

Mr. W. Stephens of this city was high amateur man at the Winchester Gun Club annual shoot in Winchester breaking 189 birds of 200. The performance honored him among top amateurs in the state.

W. (. Stephens Winchester Gun Club Winchester Stephens

Ten Democratic Votes in One Family

R J Thomas of Goode precinct Clark county leads a family voting effort with nine sons set to cast ballots for McCreary and the ticket in November. He is father to T J Thomas of the city.

R. J. Thomas Goode’s Clark County McCreary T. J. Thomas

Jardiniers on Sale at The Fair This Week

Special sale features Jardiniers at 38 cents each, regular 75 cents to a dollar. Measure your flower pot and pick the right size, see the display in the window. Greenwade's advertises Pure pork link sausage.

Handsome New Public School Addition Under Way

Work has begun on the Public Graded School addition. Lawrence & Thomas secured the contract for a brick and stone two story building costing up to 15000 dollars. First floor holds classrooms. second floor houses the auditorium. basement contains heating, toilets, and a gym. The new structure sits 28 feet south of the existing building and connects via an arcade.

Lawrence & Thomas

Magowan to Sell Fine Torses in Old Glory Sale

Magowan offers nine or ten head at the Old Glory Sale in New York this fall led by Frand Perry 2 15 and John E Madden 2 274. The lot includes yearling pacers, two year olds by Peter The Great, and descendants of Bingara and Axworthy, with Mendosa M. as dam among the notable entries.

Magowan New York James R. Magowan Mr. Magowan Frand Perry John E. Madden Peter the Great Liegera Arion Bingara Vodd— Liegera Leon Guy Axworthy Sim Axworthy Guy Axworty Mendosa M

Boy Kicked by Mule in Owingsville Serious Injury

Willie Crouch, 12 year old son of Lee Crouch of Owingsville, was kicked in the forehead by a mule while trying to load a sack of corn. Surgeons Ambrose Jones and Gilmore removed skull bone fragments. his condition is serious though recovery is possible.

Willie Lee Crouch Owingsville Ambrose Jones Gilmore

Lost Knight Templar charm in Montgomery No 8

A Knight Templar charm with J. C. C. engraved is missing in Montgomery No 8. Return to Punch and Graves for a reward.

Montgomery J. C. C. Encgraved Punch & Graves

Owingsville School Reopens After Diptheria Closure

Owingsville High School has reopened after a two week closure due to diphtheria. About twenty five to thirty pupils exposed to the contagion remain barred from attendance. Several county public schools stay closed because of scarlet fever.

Owingsville

Nellie Hollearn Recovering After Bulldog Attack

Miss Nellie Hollearn, daughter of Dan Hollearn, is improving after a bulldog bite. Attending physicians report she still endures considerable pain but expects recovery.

Nellie Hollearn Dan Hollearn

Becomes Bride of Indiana Lawyer

Mrs. Lucile Wilson of this city and Mr. Charles B. O’Rear of Lebanon Indiana wed in Lexington on Monday afternoon in a quiet ceremony. The couple will travel through Kentucky and Ohio before settling in Lebanon. Miss Gladys Wilson and Wood Owen attended. Gladys will join them in Cincinnati.

Lucile Wilson Charles B. O’rear Lebanon Ind Lexington

Death of Mad Bead. C. L. Clayton Morshead’s Honored Mayor

The town mourns C. L. Clayton longtime social fraternal and business figure and current general manager and part owner of The Morehead Wholesale Grocery who died Monday morning after a brief tuberculosis illness. He was a prominent leader with many friends in the city.

C. L. Clayton Morshead Morehead

Pulitzer Dies Aboard Yacht In Charleston Harbor

Joseph Pulitzer proprietor of the New York World and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch died at 1:40 Sunday on his yacht Liberty in Charleston harbor. The immediate cause was heart failure. Pulitzer came to America in 1864 penniless and died one of the wealthiest men. Get your pure pork sausage at Greenwade's.

Joseph Pulitzer New York World St. Louis Post-Dispatch Liberty Charleston Pulitzer America

Negro Cuts Woman in Alley Row

In Rat Alley yesterday Alice Clark a colored woman cut and seriously wounded Mary Lizzie Sturley a colored woman. Policeman Larner arrested Clark and she remains jailed awaiting trial.

Rat Alley Alice Clark Mary Lizzie Sturley Larner Clark

Miss Sleet Resigns Musical Directress Post at Mt Sterling

Miss Emi Lee Sleet of Midway who has led the Mt Sterling Collegiate Institute Musical Department for five years resigns to take charge of a school musical department in Indiana.

Emi Lee Sleet Midway Mt. Sterling Collegiate Institute Sleet Indiana

Mockbee Montjoy Accepts Position at Guthrie Clothing Co

Mr Mockbee Montjoy has accepted a position with Guthrie Clothing Co and invites friends to visit his new quarters.

Mockbee Montjoy Guthrie Clothing Co

Butter Jars and Corduroy Pants at Punch and Graves

Butter jars one gallon white stoneware priced at five cents each. Corduroy pants sold by Sweet Orr at Punch and Graves.

Punch & Graves Corduroy Pants

Miss Eula Perry to Wed N Trimble McKee in November

The wedding date for Miss Eula Perry and Mr. N Trimble McKee is set for the evening of Tuesday November 7 at Sleepy Hill the bride's home. The ceremony will be quiet and the couple will depart for their future home in New York City where the groom holds a fine position.

Eula Perry Mr. N. Trimble McKee Sleepy Hill New York City

Sivley Visits Old Friends After 29 Years

Mr. John J. Sivley of Clarksville Texas spent the past week visiting old friends in the city. He last visited twenty nine years ago. Sivley studied locally, then moved to Texas to enter the real estate business.

John J. Sivley Clarksville Texas Sivley

Moves to This City

Mr Samuel Whitehead who married Miss Grace Howell of this city has sold out his Middlesboro jewelry business and will return here to make his future home.

Samuel Whitehead Grace Howell Middlesboro

Mrs Mattie Coleman Buys Building Lot on Samuels Avenue

Mrs Mattie Coleman purchases a building lot on Samuels avenue from Leslie McCormick. The deed confirms transfer of property ownership and marks the closing of the sale between the two parties.

Mattie Coleman Samuels Avenue Leslie McCormick

Wanted to Buy Half Gas Stove In Good Condition

Help wanted sought by a local office for a half gas stove in good working order. Apply at this office for consideration.

Arbor Day Observed At Lanes School District No 1 Sub District 5

Teachers and pupils at Lanes School observed Arbor Day with a program including readings recitations and songs. Miss Nell A. Glover led the activities and students planted maple oak elm and cedar trees in the school yard with teachers and visitors participating.

Lanes School Wenver Arbor Day Nell A. Glover Kentucky Leither Lykins Bob White Strerman Steele Nancy Warders Oy Nell J. Steele Henry Lewis Clemmie Warders Juliet Glover Ida Steele Clara Lykins

City Sanitary Dry Cleaning Co Ad Offers Prompt Service

The City Sanitary Dry Cleaning Co advertises dry cleaning and laundry services with delivery, located at the corner of Main and Broadway over a pool room. W. Paul Weckesser, manager. Phone 3843.

City Sanitary Dry Cleaning Co B’way Over W. Paul Weckesser Mer

Best Line of Cereals All New at Vanersdell’s

Vanersdell’s showcases a fresh range of cereals hailed as the best line yet with new flavors and packaging. Shoppers are likely drawn to the updated display and promotional pricing.

Vanersdell’s

For Sale Rhode Island Red Roosters of Fine Stock

Single Comb Rhode Island Red roosters of extra fine stock offered by A Chas Highland RK R No 3. Phone 349. Local poultry ad with contact details for buyer inquiry.

Rhode Island A. Chas. D. Highland RK. R. No

Campaign fake shows O rear in close quarters

A Kentucky dispatch alleges a fake plot to swing McCreary county for McCreary over ORear with claims of arrests and confessions from local Black residents. Republican and Democratic leaders dispute the tale as a mischief campaign tactic aimed at suppressing Democrat turnout.

O’rear

William Means Painfully Picture d in Auto Accident

William Woodford son of Min Woodford was injured when a car skidded into a telephone pole. His thumb was nearly severed, treated by Dr P M McKenna, then taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington where amputation was avoided.

Williamy Woodford Min Woodford P. Mk. McKenna Woodford Lexington Smmritan

Oliver Standard Visie No. 3 Typewriter For Sale

Wood new condition typewriter advertised with immediate sale at this office. Application required at the same office for purchase.

Oliver

Greenwade Sells Quality Meats In Full Line Offering

Greenwade showcases a complete assortment of meats highlighting quality and selection. The advertisement emphasizes the store’s commitment to stocking only premium products for customers seeking the best in meat.

Greenwade

Breathitt feud figure Anse White shot near Jackson

Anse White of Breathitt feud fame was shot near White's Rest Level about ten miles from Jackson by Cal Henson. White was wounded and perhaps fatally. reports vary and the latest says the shooting was accidental. Henson is White's nephew.

Anse White Breathitt Feud Fatali Cal Hensop White Jackson Henson

Fresh and Cured Meats Ad From Lunt

A compact classified note invites readers to phone S. E. Kelly & Co about fresh and cured meats, indicating a local grocer’s promo for meat products and contact by phone.

Phone S. E. Kelly & Co Lunt

Mission Band Bazaar Benefit for Sunday Schoolrooms

Barnet reports the Mission Band of the Christian Church plans a bazaar on December Sth and 11th at Roberts and Mastin's to raise funds for new Sunday schoolrooms.

Mission Band of the Christian Church Roberts& Mastin’s Litz

Lost gold locket with initials S E R S on Richmond or Locust streets

A gold locket bearing the initials S E R S was lost near Richmond avenue or Locust street or Bank street. Return to this office to claim a reward.

Richmond Avenue Locust Bank Streets

New Package and Bulk Mince Meat at Vanarsdell's

Vegetarians and meat lovers alike can visit Vanarsdell's for a new packaged mince product and bulk mince meat. The shop advertises fresh cuts and convenient bulk pricing for home cooks and small-restaurant patrons.

Vanarsdell’s

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MR. Cunningham Mt. Sterling Fligh Jardiniers Greenwade’s Democratic Party Wale Owingsville School Miss Hollearn Charles B. O'Rear Sionchean Veath Negro Alfray Canard D.S. Johnson Johnson Detective Agency Vansant Langley Craig Johnson Campagn W. B. White William Barnet Court House Arate
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