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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1916
Page
4
The initial number of The Kentucky Magazine has appeared and those who examined it praise its beauty and general excellence. Credit is given to its editor Col. Webster P. Huntington and a successful reception is predicted.
Mr Welton C Watson son of Henry Watson and Miss Anna Prewitt McKinney of Frankfort were married at the bride’s parents home last Wednesday with Rev T W Watts officiating. Miss Clara McKinney maid of honor and Ratcliffe Baird best man. Attendants Birdie Bobo and William McKinney. McKinney sang and Cora Salyers played the wedding march. The bride wore brown silk with matching hat and roses. attendants wore brown and carried chrysanthemums. Watson works for Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co.
The Advocate notes many friends praising the bride as a most attractive young woman and joins in wishing the couple prosperity and happiness.
Residents mourn the loss of Miss Sarah Abbott after an appendicitis operation at Versailles. She taught at Maragreat College and was a daughter of Rev. G. C. Abott of Hopkinsville. A 22 year old Randolph-Macon graduate, she drew wide sympathy from clergy and townspeople.
Farmers' cooperative insurance offered by J. T. Coons, agent. Contact via phone 456 W-1.
On November 1 the Country Woman's Literary Society organized at Tea Cap Inn with members enrolled and officers elected. The group aims for self improvement through history and current events, raising country school standards, and assisting country women, while planning a rest room and coordinating with the W C T U. An address by Miss Williamson highlighted local social work, and the day ended with a luncheon and adjournment to meet November 15.
Mrs. Nelson of Mt Sterling reports kidney trouble first with backache fatigue and headaches and credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with restoring health. More than three years later she still endorses the remedy and its benefits. Sold at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
In the Circuit Court last week Mrs Addie Kelly's suit against the C and O Railroad was dismissed as settled with damages of 12500. The Greenwade will case was also dismissed with the estate divided among heirs. The Chiles admr case against Spratt was continued to the next term.
Greenwade's offers the finest home-killed pork sausage priced at 20 cents per pound. Local shopper notices advertise quality meat and value from the Greenwade’s market.
Mr. Lee Grimes, longtime clerk at Lloyds Cafe, resigns and takes a traveling representative position with the Cincinnati Post. He is described as bright and deserving with many friends who expect him to succeed.
Head and leaf lettuce cucumbers cauliflower celery cranberries and fruits of all kinds available from Sanitary Meat Co. Fresh produce and meats offered with emphasis on quality and variety for shoppers seeking daily staples.
Local owner E R Little ships trotter Peter Chenault to Lexington for breeders meeting to challenge four year old stallion record of 2 02 held by Peter Volo. Dennis driven times 2 06 4 and 2 05 4, seeks mile record and may race at Montgomery County Fair half mile track to break 2 07 14.
Upright piano for sale recently tuned and in good condition. Call 714 for details or to arrange viewing.
Beech-Nut breakfast bacon is offered in one-pound boxes at Vanarsdell's grocery.
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