Thrasher Staten Found Dead After Ambush Near Peeled Oak
The 25 year old farmer Thrasher Staten was found with a bullet wound beside Peeled Oak in this county after an early Monday morning discovery. Bloodhounds followed the trail from the scene but lost it at a creek. Neighbors heard the shot near daylight. Staten was last seen alive about 9 pm Sunday. He was unmarried and resided with his sister Mrs John Davis.
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Thrasher Staten
Peeled Oak
Staten
John Davis
Fresh oysters served any style by Morris
Oyster house advertises fresh oysters served any style with unexcelled service and lists F. G. Morris at the contact line.
Notice of department move and temporary office
The mechanical department of Apro- CATE has moved to West Main street in the Chenault Crear building. The office remains on Bank street until the new front is completed and all business will be transacted from the old quarters on Bank street for about two weeks. Fresh oysters and celery at Vanarsdell's.
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The
Apro- Cate
West Main Street
Chenault & Crear
Bank Street
Miss Laughlin in Serious Condition After Illness
Miss Mary Catherine Laughlin of Cardome College Georgetown Ky was taken ill with appendicitis last Saturday. She was rushed to Lexington Sunday and operated on Monday morning. Her condition remains very serious with her mother Mrs F C Laughlin at her bedside.
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Mary Catherine Laughlin
Cardome College
Georgetown
Lexington
F. C. Laughlin
Chinese Sacred Lilies On Sale At The Greenhouse
Corbett the florist offers a fine lot of bulbs described as the best ever handled with sale now underway at the greenhouse.
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Corbett
Miss Julia Clark Joins Mrs Stephenson For Embroidery Work
Miss Julia Clark formerly with The Novelty Store has accepted a post with Mrs Fankie Wilson Stephenson the milliner. She will specialize in stamping and embroidery work. Now is the time to place Christmas stamping orders before the rush season with extra patterns to choose from.
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Julia Clark
Fankie Wilson Stephenson
Dentist Dr C W Compton Moves to New Mt Sterling Offices
Dr. C W Compton, popular dentist, has moved his dental offices to rooms over Mt Sterling National Bank and furnished them beautifully.
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C. W. Compton
Mt. Sterling National Bank
DAYS VICTORIOUS IN LOCAL OPTION ELECTION
A bitter race in this city and county produced a 902 majority for the temperance side while whiskey supporters did not contest at the polls. Crowds filled streets with church bells ringing and many women and children sang temperance songs from dawn to closing. A celebration followed at the Christian Church with speeches by leading dry supporters. Corbett the florist promotes fall bulbs including tulips hyacinths and narcissus.
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The
Christian Church
Corbett
Catherine Hadden Wins Declamatory Contest at Baptist Church
Miss Catherine Hadden won the medal in the declamatory contest at the Baptist Church last Thursday night. She and the other four contestants did themselves proud. The ad notes carpet and rug makers W. A. Sutton & Son.
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Catherine Hadden
Baptist Church
Hadden
Pretty Wedding at McGehee Home in Long Branch Ky
Kathrine McGehee and George M. Kearns wed at 2 pm Wednesday in a home ceremony attended by 75 guests. The event featured yellow and white decor, La France roses, and a luncheon. The couple will live in Cincinnati after a ten day trip east.
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William McGehee
Long Branch
Kathrine
George M. Kearns
Louisville
Margaret K. Chenault
Lackawanna Coal ‘and Lumber Co
Cincinnati
Bishop Clay
Lexington
W. T. Dearing
Sam Chenault
Democratic Editors Form Kentucky Association After Luncheon
Chairman Camden of the State Campaign Committee spoke to Democratic editors of Kentucky at a Country Club luncheon in Louisville. The editors then formed the Democratic Editors Association of Kentucky and pledged to advance the campaign work. Spring lamb and country ham at Greenwade's.
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Camden
State Campaign Committee
Democratic Editors of
Kentucky
Country Club
Louisville
Democratic Editors Association of
City and county duel over brick streets dispute in Mt Sterling
Judge Young ruled Montgomery County not liable for payment of about 4000 dollars for brick streets around the Court House and jail. City plans to appeal to the Court of Appeals, while contractor risk hinges on higher court ruling.
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City of
Mt. Sterling
Montgomery County
Court House
Milkhook Cows Offered by Mrs Laughlin in Kentucky
Two extra good milch cows advertised for sale with contact by Mrs F Q Laughlin in Mt Sterling Kentucky. Written notice asks applicants to apply or phone.
Women’s Christian Temperance Union elects officers
The Kentucky WCTU session closed with re election of Frances E Beauchamp as president. Officers include Juliett Powers corresponding secretary Anna Wheeler recording secretary Julia Gunn and Nora B Taylor treasurer. National convention selections were made for F E Lock Sue M Davis and Agnes L Effort. Hindman school fund raised 449 48. Resolutions push nationwide prohibition Bible in schools and strict observance of the fourth commandment. The convention thanked the Legislature for women’s suffrage in school elections.
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Woman’s ‘Christian Temperance Union
Frances E. Beauchamp
Lexington
Juliett Powers
Grayson
Anna Wheeler
Smithfield
Julia Gunn
Nora B. Taylor
F. E. Lock
Newport
Sue M. Davis
Louisville
Agnes L. Effort
Ashland
Portland
Ore
Bowling Green
Hindman School
Excellent Farm and City Property For Sale
Private sale offers a modern residence on West High street with adjoining 75 by 3800 foot lot and a 188 acre farm near Grassy Lick in high cultivation. Mary A. McClure presents the property for sale as well worth the money.
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West High Street
Grassy Lick
Mary A. McClure
Fiscal Court Reelects Road Supervisor and Measurer
Fiscal Court Tuesday approved routine claims. John S. Wyatt was reelected Supervisor of Roads for Montgomery County for two years and W A De haven was reelected Measurer of Rock for two years.
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John S. Wyatt
Montgomery County
W. A. Dehaven
Rock
Black yarn shawl in Maysville street sighting reported
On Wednesday night September 25 a black yarn shawl was seen on Maysville or High streets with Dr. J. F. Jones identified in connection to the incident.
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Maysville
High Streets
J. F. Jones
White Servants Wanted for Country Family
Classified notice seeking workers with pay of 5 dollars weekly for a white woman to cook and 30 dollars per month for a married man to milk, care for horses, and general work. Includes offer of good home and chance. Address Lock Box 301, 132. Ends with shop sign Litt J. H. Brunner, The Shoe Man.
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Mt. Sterling
United Clothing Opens in Julian Building Mt Sterling
A Mt Sterling clothing firm announces joining United Clothing Stores promoting fair pricing and square deals. They offer suits at 10 13 50 16 50, pants 2 50 3 50 5 00, and hats at 2 00 with furnishings from Wilson Bros. Managers promise no tricks, one price to all, and protection if unsatisfactory.
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Mt. Sterling
United Clothing Stores
Wilson Bros
Kentucky gas lines extend to West Virginia fields under construction
Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company announces completion of plans to extend main lines across Kentucky mountains to West Virginia gas fields. Construction is ongoing and expected to supply all consumers with ample gas. After December 1912 meter readings, rates will rise five cents per thousand cubic feet.
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Kentucky
West Virginia
Central Kentucky Natural Gas Company (Incorporated
Attempted theft of flour halted by officer
Early one morning last week Policeman Tipton spotted a man with a hundred pound bag of flour near I. F. Tabb's. The suspect fled after dropping the sack as shots were fired. The flour was recovered and returned to its owner.
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Tipton
I. F. Tabb’s
Vanarsdell's Lunch Goods for Picnics and Outings
Vanarsdell's advertises lunch goods suitable for picnics and outings. It promotes portable foods, drinks, and snack items aimed at shoppers planning outdoor meals.
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Vanarsdell’s
New Florist T A Baker Takes Charge of Corbett Greenhouse
New York florist T A Baker with decades of experience and ten years serving the New York City trade is now in charge of Corbett the florist's enormous greenhouse. Heinz Pickling Vinegar is used in all their goods at Greenwade's.
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T. A. Baker
New York
New York City
Corbett
Heinz
Greenwade’s
Actress loses singing voice during Chicago musical rehearsal
Mrs. Stella Cooper Gay suddenly loses her voice while rehearsing a leading part for a Chicago production. Experts say she cannot sing again for many months though she can speak now. Best home killed steaks and roasts at Vanarsdell's.
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Stella Cooper Gay
Chicago
Best
Vanarsdell’s
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F. G. Morris
Dry
Ewee
W. A. Sutton & Son
Rogers Co
George Kearns
Katherine McGrehee
Hazelrigg’s
F. Q. Laughlin
Houn Dawg
J. H. Brunner
Shoe Man
United
Julian
Soe
New Florist
Johnny Coats
J. D. Hazelrigg
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