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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1913

Page

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Killing Near Winchester Ends In Deaths And Wounding

Ellis Brandenburg was killed and his wife wounded in a shooting near Winchester. Ben White, nephew of John G. White, died after being mortally wounded. Charles Hollin is held. The incident began when Hollin and White tried to pass Brandenburg, who opened fire. Mrs Brandenburg was cared for at a nearby camp, Hollin was arrested. Oysters celery and cranberries at Vanarsdell's.

Ellis Brandenburg Ben White Beverly White Winchester John G. White Lexington Brandenburg Charles Hollin White Hollin Sims

Young Gibbons Recovering After Livery Barn Shooting

Bernard Gibbons, son of Frank Gibbons, shot by Marion Orme, is recovering at a Lexington hospital. The incident occurred at Geo. W. Anderson Jr. livery barn on Bank Street and is believed accidental. Orme is jailed on a $500 bond as his trial set for Thursday October 9.

Bernard Gibbons Frank Gibbons Marion Orme Scott Orme Lexington Geo. W. Anderson, Jr Bank Street Orme

Huyler’s Candies Sold At Geiger’s Pharmacy

Huyler's delicious candies available at tf Geiger's Pharmacy, sole agent for the region, offering a selection of confectionery treats.

Fire destroys J T White home near Jeffersonville

The residence of Mr. J. T. White, the old Ficklin property near Jeffersonville, burned Sunday night. White and his family barely escaped. The fire, believed caused by a defective flue, destroyed the house and household goods valued around 1450 with 450 insured. Friends express regret over the loss.

J. T. White Ficklin Jeffersonville

For Sale Good Apple Vinegar

Classified note advertises apple vinegar for sale with the contact phone 627 and the seller A. F. Wyatt.

A. F. Wyatt

Prominent Florist John Corbett Dead at 74 in City

John Corbett longtime florist and stone mason died at home after a lengthy illness. He came from Ireland sixty five years ago and owned a leading greenhouse. Funeral services were held at St Patrick's Church with burial at St Thomas cemetery. Survived by eight children in several cities and a sister at Cardome College Georgetown.

John Corbett Ireland Lexington St. Patrick’s Church Father Roher St. Thomas John Tom Corbett Henry Charley Memphis Agnes Kisker Columbus, O Margaret McNamara Covington William Corbett Louisville Mary Benedict Georgetown Cardome College

Big Sale at the Spot Cash Grocery Opens

The Spot Cash Grocery announces a major sale now underway with discounts available through next Saturday. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to take advantage of reduced prices on a variety of goods.

Rally Day at Christian Church Sunday School

Secretary W H Strossman sought 600 attendees for Rally Day exercises at the Christian Church Sunday School. About 541 people attended the services, noting the Sunday School as one of the largest in the state.

W. H. Strossman Christian Church

Walter Mackie Buys Interest in Winchester Grocery

Walter Mackie has purchased the interest of Mr. Lyddane in the firm of Lyddane & Mackie and the business will be renamed G. H. Mackie & Co. George Mackie, formerly of Mt. Sterling, joins as the other member. The move strengthens the local grocery business and is greeted with well wishes from many friends.

Walter Mackie Winchester Grocery J. B. White Lyddane Lyddane & Mackie G. H. Mackie & Co George Mackie Mt. Sterling

Judge Upholds Local Option Ruling in Dry Vote Appeal

Judge Alice W Young sustains earlier contest board ruling nullifying the September 30 1912 local option election in which the wets failed to prove valid petition grounds. An appeal by temperance supporters is expected with possible January 1914 court hearing and renewed talks of a December election as licenses face delay. Big money savings teased at Spot Cash Grocery.

Alice W. Young Esquires C. G. Thompson John C. Trimble Court of Appeals

Little Women comes to Table Opera House in October

The play Little Women based on Louisa May Alcott’s work arrives at Table Opera House on Tuesday evening October 7. It is staged by William A. Brady, a veteran producer, and will also play at the Ben Ali theatre in Lexington October 10 and 11.

Table Opera House New Ben Ali Theatre Lexington Louisa M. Alcott William A. Brady

Furniture. For nice furniture, cheap.

J. W. Baker advertises prompt delivery and courteous service from the Sani tary Meat Market, highlighting affordable furniture selections.

J. W. Baker

Officials On The Job On Maysville Pike Reconstruction

Government engineers David Hare and Mack Galbreath with R. E. Toms have surveyed the Maysville pike from this city to Sharpsburg. Contracts will be let by unit, with work to start in Montgomery county in about three weeks and in Bath county two weeks later.

David Hare Mack Galbreath R. E. Toms Sharpsburg Montgomery Bath Counties U. S Washington Business Men’s Club Maysville Pike Court House Toms Montgomery County Bath County Mr. Toms W. R. Thompson Messrs. Prewitt Young Clarence White

Three New Preachers in This City Sunday

Visiting clergymen filled pulpits at the Baptist and Presbyterian churches Sunday morning and evening. Rev. T. W. Watts, formerly of Covington, preached at the Methodist church in his first appearance, making a favorable impression. Dr. Jesse Cotton from Louisville preached at the Presbyterian church, while Rev. Kirby from Galenen impressed at the Baptist church.

T. W. Watts Covington Jesse Cotton Louisville Presbyterian Church Kirby Galenen

Sister of John W. Jones Dies in Tacoma

Mrs. Fannie Garrison wife of Caton B. Garrison died in Tacoma Wash Monday night aged about 65. She was sister of John W Jones of this city and had formerly lived here where she had many friends. Death believed due to heart trouble. The Garrisons once lived here about 25 years ago. Jones's friends extend sympathy.

Fannie Garrison Caton B. Garrison Tacoma Wash Garrison John W.jones Sentinel- Democrat Mt. Sterling Jones

Chenault Plans Active Campaign for County Election

Democratic County Committee meeting to authorize W. O. Chenault Sr. to name his own Campaign Chairman and a precinct committeeman from each precinct. He will announce selections this week. The event followed a call by Jno A Judy, Chairman, at the County Court Room.

Democratic County Committee Jno A. Judy W. O. Chenault

Miss Olive Stephens Resigns for Business Course

Miss Olive Stephens resigns from J. H. Brunner shoe store to attend a business course at The Millikan School of Business in Lexington next week. She is succeeded by Miss Mary Ricketts at Brunner. God help them who help themselves. Big Sale at Spot Cash Grocery urges readers to buy now.

Olive Stephens J. H. Brunner Lexington Millikan School of Business Mr. Brunner Mary Ricketts Spot Cash Grocery

Winchester Banker Fails to Appear in Court Monday

Mr. D. B. Hampton a Winchester banker and prominent citizen who is jailed and fined 30 dollars daily for refusing to answer questions on vote buying did not appear in court Monday yet the fine was upheld by Judge Benton. Local interest runs high and rumors of a possible climax in the case spread amid community sentiment. We redeem Rule-No-More tickets. Bring them in and get 10¢ worth for 5e.

D. B. Hampton Winchester Benton

Death Ends Long Winess Lewis Peggs Son of John Peggs

Death ends long illness of Lewis Peggs son of John Peggs of the county. He died in Lexington Friday morning and his body was brought home for burial. Aged about twenty four, he was a popular young man from Grassy Lick area. Funeral at his father’s home Sunday Sept 28 conducted by Rev P C Eversole and burial at Machpelah.

Lewis Peggs John Peggs Lexington Mr. Peggs Grassy Lick P. C. Eversole Machpelah

Father of Mrs. Anderson in Dangerous Condition

Mrs. Grover C. Anderson received a telegram Sunday announcing the serious illness of her father Hon. E. P. Woods at his Stanford home and left at once for his bedside with her mother and Mrs. J. Bush.

Grover C. Anderson E. P. Woods Stanford J. Bush

Pink meated Colorado canta loupes and Michigan fruit

Fragmentary note mentions Colorado canta loupes and Michigan peaches and grapes. It lists 122 U. K. Barnes & Sons as a possible business or supplier reference.

Colorado Michigan U. K

For Sale: One Square Piano and Furniture Pieces

Local ad offers a square piano and several other pieces of furniture at a cheap price for immediate sale. Call at 1338 West High Street, 13 3t.

High Street

Crane's stationery and spice line advertised by local shops

Durkess pure spices, green and red pepper, fresh pickling cucumbers, onions, cauliflower, celery. 12-25 U. K. Barnes & Sons. A beautiful and complete line of Crane's initial paper and correspondence cards now in stock. Advocate Publishing Co.

Durkess U. K Barnes & Sons Crane Advocate Publishing Co

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Vanarsdell’s Young Gibbons Christian Church Bible School Marsh Comforts The Rogers Co Thompson Trimble Dry T. K. Barnes & Sons N. H John W. Jones Tacoma, Washington Chenault Sanitary Mt. Sterling Drug Co
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