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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1911

Page

5

Local residents and visitors noted in weekly social roundups

The column lists numerous people visiting or visiting from Louisville Lexington Bourbon County Canada Cincinnati and Frankfort. It notes moves to Levee Pike Holt Avenue and residence changes and several relatives and friends visiting during the past week. It mentions trips to Hot Springs Ark Martinsville Indiana and Central University Danville and attendance at Judge EO C ORear speech.

Mary McClure Fogg Lexington Stella Rankin S. F. Hamilton Hot Springs Ark Bernice Hall Clay Louise McConathy Messrs Priest Hulan Kemper Bourbon County Ben Triplett Canada

Local Health Roundup and Notable Ailments

Reports list several local residents in varying health states. C D Wade shows some improvement while W A DeHaven remains ill with heart trouble. Lila Mae Harper has recovered enough to go out. J Roger Gatewood remains seriously ill. G E Coons and Norman Horton suffer lengthy illnesses. H G Tabb is described as in dangerous condition after surgery. Plus local retail items from Corduroy pants to Seal ski caps.

Lila Mae Harper J. Roger Gatewood G. E. Coons Norman Horton South Queen Street

Woodford and Young families in travel and horse sale notes

William Young travels to Shreveport Louisiana with a wagon of fine horses sold by Walnut Grove Stock Farm owned by R. B. Young and Son. Buckner Woodford from Cincinnati and Mrs. W. W. Cott of Cleveland stayed with H. M. Woodford and family along with sister Mrs. J. Carroll Hamilton last week. Henry M. Woodford and wife with son-in-law J. R. Lee and wife and their son Kelly head to McIntosh Florida to establish a new home.

William Young Shreveport Walnut Grove Stock Farm R. B. Young & Son Buckner Woodford Cincinnati W. W. Cott Cleveland Ohio H. M. Woodford J. Carroll Hamilton Henry M. Woodford J. R. Lee Kelly Woodford McIntosh Florida

Births in Providence and New York City

In Providence Rhode Island to Max Glick's household a fine baby. In New York City on October 28 1911 to the wife of Mr Bainbridge Richardson a son formerly Mrs Rebecca Miller of this city.

Providence R. I Max Glick New York City Bainbridge Richardson

Jubilee Movement Meeting At Baptist Church

All members of the Missionary Societies are urged to attend a Jubilee Movement meeting at the Baptist church Thursday afternoon October 9 at 2 o clock. Reports from committees will be given and the Jubilee program finalized. Revival services begin November 12 at the Methodist Church with Rev. J B Harris of Wilmore Ky preaching at 2 30 and 7 30 daily. Music sermons and active work to promote righteousness will mark the week and everyone is invited to cooperate.

Missionary Societies Baptist Church Methodist Church J. B. Harris Wilmore

Miss Mary Smith Hosts Elegant Sycamore Street Euchre

Miss Mary Smith entertained about forty guests at a euchre gathering at her Sycamore street home last Wednesday followed by a luncheon. Mrs Charles W Nesbitt and Mrs Amanda T Howell hosted an elaborate afternoon event at Nesbitt home corner Sycamore and High streets with nearly one hundred attendees and a multi course luncheon. Guests traveling from Versailles North Middletown Louisville Winchester Chicago Independence and Owingsville attended the social occasions.

Mary Smith Sycamore Street Miss Smith Charles W. Nesbitt Amanda T. Howell Vernon Mastin Versailles Charles Clark Lawrence Mitchell North Middletown Leila Scoggen Louisville L. B. Cockrell Winchester Helen Tash Chicago Perry Allen Independence Espie Goodpaster Owingsville

Elegant Halloween Banquet For City Youth at Ringo's Cafe

Last Thursday night a refined autumn banquet for the younger society set filled Ringo's Cafe with decorations of autumn leaves and jack o lantern pumpkins. The eight course event followed a Table Opera House gathering, with eight couples at the main table and chaperones at two smaller ones. Notables attending included Elizabeth Perry Vitalia Kingsolying Winona Tipton Emerald Judy Alice Young Margaret Looney Emily Robinson Nancy C Owings Catherine Greene Caldwell Clay Tom Grubbs Richard Apperson Ermine French Tipton Wilson Gilbert Satterwhite Stewart McCormick Robert Nelson Howell Reese chaired by Mr and Mrs R P Thomas Mr and Mrs G C Anderson and Mr and Mrs G B Senff.

Table Opera House Elizabeth Perry Vitalia Kingsolying Winona Tipton Emerald Judy Alice Young Margaret Looney Emily Robinson Nancy C. Owings Catherine Greene Caldwell Clay Tom Grubbs Richard Apperson Ermine French Tipton Wilson Gilbert Satterwhite Stewart McCormick Robert Nelson Howell Reese R. P. Thomas G. C. Anderson G. B. Senff

Diamond sale opportunity before price rise

Jno. W. Jones advertises a 30 day diamond sale with special prices due to a price increase by the diamond syndicate. He urges customers to buy now before further rises.

Jno. W. Jones

Stray Heifer At Large Near Judy Seeks Owner

A red yearling heifer has wandered onto a property near Judy for about two months. Owner must prove ownership and cover the cost of keep plus this notice. Also notices of rental room, and local clothing and meat products advertised.

Judy Adelia Rankin

Destructive Fire Hits West Liberty Stores

A major blaze in West Liberty Morgan county destroyed seven to eight buildings including Day & Davis and Oakley and Lykins stores and damaged the Coal Hotel. Loss estimated around 20000 dollars with about 10000 dollars insured. Hoffman agency of this city insured all affected buildings.

West Liberty Morgan County Day & Davis Oakley & Lykins Hoffman Agency

Local grocer buys bankrupt stock and plans open sale

Mr. Fred Weckesser of Spot Cash Grocery acquires the Eliza Moore & Sons bankrupt stock at Johnson Station and moves items to the Cockrell store room near Mt. Sterling National Bank. The goods will be sold individually, not in bulk, and will be released for sale next Saturday at 50 cents on the dollar.

Fred Weckesser Spot Cash Grocery Eliza Moore & Sons Johnson Station Cockrell Mt. Sterling National Bank

Death of Respected Colored Woman in Bean's Precinct

Eliza Sydner aged 49 died at her Bean's precinct home last Thursday of acute Brights disease. A highly respected colored woman, she leaves a husband and several children and earnest sympathy from white and colored neighbors.

Eliza Sydner

Class Adoption Ceremony Led by Modern Woodmen Drill Team

Tuesday November 21 features a big class adoption event conducted by the Modern Woodmen of America. The program will be explained by a drill team and all neighboring camps are urged to attend. A. B. Crum serves as Special D H C.

Woodmen of America A. B. Crum

Hats Bargain Sale in Cincinnati by Mrs Greenwade

Mrs. H C Greenwade announces a special sale of pattern hats in Cincinnati. Hats priced at 20 dollars are offered for 10 dollars to attract early buyers, with many other hats also discounted to bargains.

Cincinnati H. C. Greenwade

Carriage to Meet Trains at Lloyd's Stable

Service offers carriages to meet trains with baggage handling by Will Bean. Both carriers operate from Lloyd's stable and meet all trains. Rate is 25 cents per person each way.

Lloyd’s Stable Bean

Corduroy suits and warm wear advertised by Walsh Bros

The Fair offers men’s heavy underwear at 35c each and tan socks at 15c a pair. Walsh Bros advertise corduroy suits and cravenette slip-on over garments for hunters and customers seeking warm, practical clothing.

Walsh Bros Cravenette

Fence Dispute Spurs Fence Cut Damage on Lexington Avenue

Mrs P Meguire’s Lexington avenue property fence, marking a disputed boundary with Winchester pike, was chopped by wire pliers Monday night. The act damaged the fence. the writer calls for legal remedy if the fence location remains unsettled and condemns violence.

P. Meguire Lexington Avenue Winchester Pike

Household goods and a harness gelding sale notice

Look five cents each items listed for sale at The Fair Store including stone teapots gallon butter jars gallon matches lantern globe box letter paper and an 18 inch tin wash pan all for a nickel. W L May sells to Caywood and Hamilton a harness gelding for 200 dollars in North Middletown.

W. L. May This County Caywood & Hamilton North Middletown

Iron bridge starts rising at Machpelah Cemetery

The iron bridge for Machpelah Cemetery Co has arrived and is being erected by Brackett Bridge Co of Cincinnati.

Machpelah Cemetery Co Brackett Bridge Co Cincinnati

Bazaar to Benefit New Sunday School Rooms

The Mission Band of the Christian church hosts a bazaar on December 8 and 9 at Roberts and Mastin's to raise funds for new Sunday school rooms. The Fair Store offers cash sales to shoppers, encouraging winter purchases at lower prices.

Mission Band of the Christian Church Roberts & Mastin’s

Last Notice on City Taxes Penalty Imposed

The city tax collector announces that unpaid city and school taxes must be paid by December 1 to avoid a ten percent penalty. Readers are urged to call and settle promptly. B. J. McDonap, City Tax Collector.

B. J. McDonap

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rvey Duerson’s Drug Store Court St T. C. Coleman Ben Cox Charlie Lindsay Clarence Thomas Rufus Hadden Levee Pike Mr. G. Y. Triplett Holt Avenue Mrs. Yancy Orme Mr. Orme Mary Vansant Tabb Robert Trimble, Jr Central University Danville J. Q. Stephens John F. Richardson W. R. Nunnelley James Pickrell M. E. McClure Dry Ridge Claude Conrad Williamstown Anna Mary Triplett Arthur Richardson Martinsville Ind John O’rear Jotn Hazelrigg E. C. O’rear Frankfort E. OC. O’rear Mr. C. D. Wade H. G. Tabb Sweet Orr Punch & Graves Greenwade Vanarsdell’s Kerr’s Mir Dake Diamonds Lane Hunting Coats Greenwade’s Norfolk Vymon
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