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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1913

Page

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Contributors to Maysville Turnpike Fund List

The list names residents and businesses in Maysville contributing to the fund to rebuild the Maysville pike. Notable donors include Advocate Publishing Co. Chenault & Crear McCormick Lumber Co. G H Strother Co. Montgomery National Bank Exchange Bank of Kentucky A R Robertson Trader s Natl Bank Ken tucky Utilities and many others.

Maysville Pike The Pike Advocate Publishing Co Chenault & Crear McCormick Lumber Co G. H. Strother & Co A. B. Oldham & Co I. F. Tabb Indian Creek Coal and Feed Co Monarch Milling Co Prewitt & Howell Punch, Graves & Co W. A. Sutton &Son Traders’ Natl. Bank

Lost purse with passes and money reported

Lest. Lady's purse six inches long three inches wide with gold monogram Co. R.S. P. contains railroad passes made out to Mrs. S. Henry Jr. and eleven dollars in money. Liberal reward is left at this office.

Bargain BUy Spotlight at Spot Cash Grocery

50c brooms at 35c, Argo Starch 3 for 10c, Good Rio Coffee 20c a pound, and numerous other discounts featured at Spot Cash Grocery.

Argo Spot Cash

Local Ads Highlight Candy, Pharmacy and Paper

A compact ad listing Huyler's chocolates at the fountain, Geiger's Pharmacy, E-Z-Bake, Wrryton's Linen and Advocate Publishing Co. Markets emphasize quality paper and familiar brands.

Engagement announced for Laura Hutchings and Tipton Wilson

Mr and Mrs Kader Bruce Hutchings of Lexington announce the engagement of their daughter Laura to Tipton Howard Wilson of this city. The wedding is set for November. Laura is the Hutchings’ only daughter, well known in Mt Sterling and Lexington circles. Wilson is the son of Mrs Lizzie Wilson, employed at Mt Sterling National Bank.

Kader Bruce Hutchings Lexington Laura Tipton Howard Wilson Miss Hutchings Mt. Sterling Winona Tipton Mr. Wilson Lizzie Wilson Mt. Sterling National Bank

For Rent Cottage on Queen Street

For Rent. Cottage on Queen Street. Apply to Vanarsdell and Co.

Queen Street Vanarsdell & Co

Local Man Appointed Western Union District Manager

Charles Chenault of this city is named district manager for Western Union Telegraph Company covering Western Tennessee and Mississippi and has begun duties. He is son of W. O. Chenault, a Democratic nominee for County Judge, and has long been with Western Union, widely regarded as a promising and qualified young man with many local friends.

Charles Chenault Western Union Telegraph Company Tennessee Mississippi Chenault W. O. Chenault Western Union

For Sale Advertises Pantry Staples and Paper Goods

For sale good apple vinegar phone 627 8-4teen A F Wyatt new rolled oats 9c a package best matches 3 boxes for 10c pure lard 15c a pound just received complete line of initial paper and correspondence cards call now while stock is complete Advocate Publishing Co Inc

A. F. Wyatt Spot Cash Grocery Advocate Publishing iCo., Inc

Doctors McKenna and Horton Narrowly Escape Car Wreck

George M. Horton of this city was nearly killed when a Ford roadster carrying Drs. Paul K. McKenna and Gr M Horton rolled over west of Winchester Saturday night. McKenna suffered a deep cut and minor scrapes. Horton was uninjured. They were rescued and brought to town by a man named Leach. the car sustained heavy damage but was repaired the next day.

Paul K. McKenna George M. Horton Lexington Bernard Gibbons Turtle Winchester McKenna Leach Horton

Clark County Grand Jury Closes After Active Session

The Clark county grand jury adjourned after a notably active session. It conducted a full investigation into illegal use of money in vote buying and gained statewide notice for its inquiry. Indictments were returned: thirty seven for felonies and twenty for misdemeanors, including seven for bribery.

Clark County

Sister of Mrs Bruce Wilson Dies at Covington

Mrs B A Stephens died at her Covington home on September 28 from a complication of diseases. She was 61, survived by her husband, four children, and three sisters Mrs Wm Moore Alma Nebraska Mrs Joe Smith Joplin Mo and Mrs Bruce Wilson of this city. She had been in poor health for months and had visited Mrs Wilson that summer.

B. A. Stephens Covington Wm. Moore Alma Nebraska Joe Smith Joplin Bruce Wilson

Did You Know Him A Man Mescall Died In Danville

Father Edward Rohrer of the local Catholic Church reports a Danville Virginia death of a 75 year old man named Mescall who said he lived in this city four or five years ago and had relatives in the county. He left a nice estate and had no children. If you are related or know anyone connected, contact Father Rohrer.

Edward Rohrer Danville Mescall Father Rohrer

Work On Paris Pike Progress In Montgomery County

Rebuilding of the Paris pike in Montgomery county progresses nicely and will benefit residents and city business people who contributed to the project. About half of the work is completed.

Paris Pike Montgomery County

Wash Bowls and Pitchers Special Sale

This week's sale offers large size white china bowl and pitcher at 50 cents each, down from the regular price of one dollar. See window for the same deal at The Fair.

Pickling Spices and Apple Vinegar Restocked at Vanars Dell

Vanars dell's GM announces new supply of pickling spices and pure apple vinegar arriving this week. Local shoppers can stock up for canning season with fresh jars and flavor options.

Vanarsdell’s

Mrs. Rachael Rogers Dies at 89 in Local Community

Mrs. Rachael Rogers age 89 died last Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. John W Forman. She was a longtime Christian church member and survived by eight children from her second marriage to James Rogers, plus 43 grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren.

Rachael Rogers John W. Forman The Christian Church Hiram Blythe Bettie Margarete Sam James Rogers Frank Flincheum Coal Creek Tenn Tom Breeze Lexington John Forman Hazzard Trimble Ike Rogers City

Hindman Box Plans by Hindman W C T U Members

The Hindman chapter of the W C T U will assemble their annual school box on Thursday afternoon at Mrs. B W Trimble's home. Mrs. John Scott, returning from the State Convention at Madisonville, supplied a list of needed items and all contributions are welcome. Requested items include five dozen oatmeal dishes aprons elastic tape darning cotton safety pins Christmas gifts for youths table cloths four yards long and hospital items such as rubber sheet six sheets twelve pillow cases a bed pan a douche bag a hot water bag and one pair of double blankets.

Hindman B. W. Trimble John Scott Madisonville

Margaret McNamara Appointed Admin of Corbett Estate

Mrs Margaret McNamara of Covington named administratrix of the estate of her father John Corbett who died last week and gave bond. The estate is valued around 8500 dollars with real and personal property. Deeds filed show 1124 acres on Grassy Lick Creek conveyed by David Howell and wife of Florida to John Stofer for 12432.70 dollars. A deed transferring a building lot to Harry G Enoch by Ollie McCormick and wife for about 1 dollar was filed.

Margaret McNamara Covington John Corbett Grassy Lick Creek David Howell Florida John Stofer Harry G. Enoch Ollie McCormick

Father of Mrs Martha Morris Dies at Columbia Va

Mr F M Thompson of Columbia Missouri aged 89 died at his home Saturday. He was father of Mrs Martha Morris and grandfather of Roy Fred and Louise Morris. He formerly lived here and was remembered as a Christian gentleman of the old school. Survived by three sons W H George and F M Thompson Jr all of Columbia.

F. M. Thompson Columbia Mr. Thompson Martha Morris Messrs Roy Fred Louise Morris Morris W. H George F. M. Thompson, Jr

Sid Hart Buys 100 Cattle for Winter Feeding

Sid Hart of this county returned from West Virginia Saturday night with 100 feeding cattle. They were shipped to the city Sunday and taken to Hart's farm to be fed this winter and grazed next year for export. The cattle average about 1100 pounds and cost around 6.25 dollars per hundred.

Sid Hart West Virginia Mr. Hart

Huyler’s Candies Available at tf Geiger’s Pharmacy

Huyler’s delicious candies are offered at tf Geiger’s Pharmacy serving as sole agent, inviting customers to purchase the treats locally.

Huyler Tf Geiger’s

Records as Broken At Lexington Trotting Meet

The Lexington trotting meeting opened Monday with four thrilling races. Peter McCormick incident marred the Walnut Hall Cup heat, Fan Patch winning as Bright Axworthy finished second. Ben Zolock set a welding world record in 2.064 for the fifth heat. Peter Volo dazzled in the Futurity two-year race, and Uhlan wowed with a 27 second quarter. Hart Bros. have been offered 5,000 for U. Forbes.

Lexington Brighton Axworthy Mr. Schuler Peter McCormick John McCormick Bright Axworthy Schuler Fan Patch Marigold Ben Zolock Martha Bellini Dr. Throne Peter Volo Lady Wanetka Alma Forbes J. R. Magowan Lucile Spier Princess Nelda Peter Vole Great Scott Wyetta E. R. Little Uhlan Mr. Billing U. Forbes J. Malcolm Forbes Hart Bros

Campaign Committee Named by Nominee for County Judge

Hon. W. O. Chenault Democratic nominee for County Judge selects a campaign committee. Chairman John A. Judy heads the slate with ward representatives L. L. Bridgforth A. A. Hazelrigg Norman Horton Neale Guilfoile and local members including G. B. Swango Tom Coons Walter Anderson W. H. Canan Dunlap Gay Roger Crouch C. C. McDonald Tom Douglas and Bruce Salyers among others.

W. O. Chenault John A. Judy L. L. Bridgforth A. A. Hazelrigg Norman Horton Neale Guilfoile Smithville G. B. Swango Spencer Tom Coons Howard’s Mill Walter Anderson Harts W. H. Canan Sideview Dunlap Gay Aaron

Mt Sterling High School Baseball Sweeps Two Games

Mt Sterling High School defeated Sharpsburg 10 to 1 at Owingsville with Wood, Coleman and Kelly in the battery. Hoffman suffered a broken knuckle. Saturday Owingsville beat Sharpsburg 16 to 1, and Mt Sterling defeated Bath County 20 to 2 on Mt Sterling grounds with Wood on the mound and Kelly catching.

Mt. Sterling Sharpsburg Owingsville Wood Coleman Kelly William Nelson Hoffman Bath County

New Film Service At Table Opera House

The patrons may see absolutely new films shown for the first time by the Universal Co. One of the world’s finest. Also note Battleship coffee at Vanarsdell's 40c per pound.

Table Opera House Universal Co Vanarsdell’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maysville Turnpike Fund Huyler’s Geiger’s Pharmacy Wrryton Wilson Hutchings Tipton Wilson Laura Hutchings West Main Street Drs Gr. M. Horton Montgomery Court Records Columbia, Va High School New Film Service Sterling National Bank
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