Visitation notes from local residents and visitors
The column lists numerous social visits and travel notes including Miss Alpha Enoch in Falmouth Mrs J W Hedden in Shelby County Miss Mary Ray Trimble back from Salt Lake City William French of Frankfort guest of family Mattie Blount home from a business trip to Western Kentucky Octavia Moses visiting sister Mrs S M Newmeyer J Asa Bean with the Burley Tobacco Board in Lexington Robert Nelson traveling to E M I for term Fred Weckelser returning from Crab Orchard Springs Benjamin P Drake bound for Louisville to complete his model course N T McKee and wife returning to New York after a visit D B Gwinn and family visiting Mrs Gwinn’s parents in Lexington Mrs J T C Noe attending W C T U meeting and guest of Mrs Lou Hampton Charles Bean telegrammed to Columbus to drive Peter McCormick in a race Perry Smith and son H R Smith returning home to Newman California after months with Mrs Smith’s parents.
Hazelrigg's Short Orders At Vanarsdales
Short notice note lists Hazelrigg's as offering quick service with F G Morris on site and a grocery item of 122 Oatmeal in cans priced at 15 cents at Vanarsdales.
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F. G. Morris
Vanars- 9
Engagement of Garnette Robinson and Prof W O Hopper Announced
At a luncheon hosted by Miss Paulina Judy on West High street the engagement of Garnette Robinson to Professor W. O. Hopper was announced. Robinson, daughter of Mrs. Jennie Robinson, is noted as one of the city’s most popular and gracious young women. Hopper, Stanford-born and long-time local educator serving as superintendent of the Graded and High Schools, is praised for intellect and refinement. New supply of cereals at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulina Judy
West High Street
Garnette Robinson
W. O. Hopper
Miss Robinson
Jennie Robinson
Prof. Hopper
Stanford
Mrs Wood Improves After Fall at Home
Mrs. James H. Wood, who fractured her left arm in two places last Wednesday morning, is improving nicely. Mr. Henry Maher, who injured his right foot weeks ago, is able to be out. Call 100 for meat at Greenwade's.
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James H. Wood
Henry Maher
Birth announcement for Hazelrigg daughter Mary Dillard
Last Thursday the wife of Mr. Charles T. Hazelrigg gave birth to a beautiful daughter named Mary Dillard. Fresh oysters received daily at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Hazelrigg
Mary Dillard
Vanarsdell’s
Notice of office move for Advocate mechanical department
The mechanical department has moved to West Main street in the Chenault and Crear building. The office remains on Banks street until the new front is ready and all business will be handled from the old Bank street quarters for about two weeks. Nice year home killed at Van Arsdell's.
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the Advocate
West Main Street
Chenault & Crear
Banks Street
Bank Street
Millinery Opening by Mrs Greenwade this Thursday
Be sure to attend the millinery opening by Mrs. H. C. Greenwade on Thursday and Friday featuring the latest creations.
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H. C. Greenwade
Colored Fair a Success in This City
The Colored Fair held last week drew large crowds, featured interesting attractions, and reported orderly behavior with no trouble. The event showcased country hams for sale at Vanarsdell's, highlighting local commerce.
Jesus Walks on Water Faith Courage and Peter’s Trial
A devotional meditation recalls Jesus calming the sea after feeding the five thousand. Peter asks to walk on water with Jesus. the lesson: faith is precious, and God interposes when needed. Peter’s zeal and teachability are praised while Jesus heals many as crowds seek touch of the garment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Jesus
St. Matthew
St. Mark
St. Peter
St. Peter’s
God
Monopoly on Mud Stinging in Political Rhetoric
The text quotes Roosevelt and Taft era figures trading sharp personal insults. Roosevelt’s running mate Hiram Johnson labels Taft the most humiliating character in American history, while Taft supporters vilify Roosevelt. Bradley faces accusations of demagoguery as the rivals clash, amidst a backdrop of partisan sparring and public calls for voters to judge.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
Senator Bradley
Teddy
Billy Bryan
Best Home Killed roasts and steaks at Vanarsdell's
Fragments note Vanarsdell's shop offering roasts and steaks described as best home style. No clear date or location beyond the store name.
Cattle at Large Question Voted In Spencer Precinct
On October 1 1912 Montgomery County Court ordered election officers in Spencer precinct to open a poll at the next regular election to decide if cattle or any species may run at large on public highways and uninclosed lands in Spencer precinct Keller Greene Clerk announces. Best veal pork lamb and beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Jackson
Spencer
Montgomery County
Spencer Precinct
Local Farm Sale Ad Near Myers Kentucky on Locust Grove Pike
A sale notice lists Hemp Sheep Jersey cows and horses plus old and new farming gear and household goods located 14 miles from Myers Ky on the Locust Grove pike. Send for sale bills with phone or address.
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Myers
Locust Grove Pike
Hannah of Kentucky a bright children’s pioneer tale
James Otis author of Colonial Stories presents a new children’s book titled Hannah of Kentucky. The narrative portrays early Kentucky settler life with adventures privations joys labors and sports in vivid childish narration. Published by American Book Company Cincinnati Ohio 300 Pike Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Otis
Kentucky
American Book Company
Pike Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Local Buyer Purchases Clark County Lot for Home
Mr. J. E. Grubbs of Winchester and formerly of this city has bought a Clark County building lot for 2500 dollars and will build a handsome residence there.
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J. E. Grubbs
Winchester
Clark County
Opening Thursday and Friday at Vanarsdell’s Market
The store announces opening events on Thursday and Friday featuring home killed meats at Vanarsdell’s Market.
Best Home Killed roasts and steaks at Vanarsdell's
Local ads promote Vanarsdell's as a source for roasted beef and steaks. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for select cuts and affordable prices.
Andromeda Nebula Seen as Within Our Own Galaxy
Harper's Weekly notes the Andromeda nebula appears as a misty speck visible to the naked eye. Its ringed structure and continuous spectrum spark debate on whether it harbors stars outside our universe or belongs to the Milky Way, with parallax suggesting it is nearer than Capella.
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Andromeda
Capella
Gore
Andromeda Nebula
Milky Way
Harper’s Weekly
Prisoner Made 300 A Day In Paris Lottery Scheme
The Paris police raided a rue Lafitte financial establishment tied to banker Zucca who is jailed for irregular deals. From his cell he ran a new bank inside the same prison house guiding investors to buy lottery bonds, employing ten clerks and earning about 300 dollars daily before clients reported the scheme.
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Paris
Rue Lafitte
Zucca
M. Zucca
Sante
Fresnes
Thay
M. Zucco Ini
New York Tribune
Sutton and Son Offer Low Prices on Furniture Cars Pets Rugs
The BEST is always the cheap est. If in need of furniture, car pets or rugs, see W. A. Sutton & Son.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duerson’s Drug Store
Court St
Miss Alpha Enoch
Falmouth
J. W. Hedden
Shelby County
Mary Ray Trimble
Salt Lake City
Utah
William French
Frankfort
Mattie Blount
Octavia Moses
Louis Sue
S. M. Newmeyer
J. Asa Bean
Burley Tobacco Board
Axington
Robert Nelson
Fred Weckesser
Crab Orchard Springs
Benjamin P. Drake
Louisville
New York
D. B. Gwinn
Huntington, W. Va
J. T. C. Noe
Lexington
W.C. T.U
Lou Hampton
Charles Bean
Columbus
Peter McCormick
H. R. Smith
Perry
Newman
Cal
Mrs. Smith
Hazelrigg’s
Mmarriages
Robinson
Hopper
Greenwade’s
Stroiar
Savings Bank
Best Home
Sterling National Bank
B. Patterson, Cashier
Montgomery County Court
G. A. McCormick
Keller Greene
Penc Outery
Mrs. N. G. Robinson
Myers, KY
Hannah of
W. A. Sutton & Son
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