Sells Fine Trotting Horses and Jacks to Lexington Buyers
Mr E R Little sold to Col W E D Stokes and Col W E Bean of Lexington several fine trotting horses. The lot includes a two year old filly by Axworthy May Rythmic a five year old last foal of May S six weanlings by Peter the Great Peter Donan and Thomas Stokes. He also sold Mammoth King a large jack to Garrard county pit and bought Henry Clay Jr a six year old jack from Lexington. Best veal pork lamb and beef at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth King
Garrard County
Lexington
Jack
Henry Clay, Jr
Record Apple Grows to 21 Ounces in Montgomery County
Several weeks earlier Thomas Coons of Spencer sent in a one pound apple that set a Montgomery county record. Now Miss Lucy L. Lokridge of Spencer reports an apple weighing 21 ounces surpassing the prior stack. The variety is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Coons
Spencer
Montgomery County
Lucy L. Lockridge
Worthy Cause Seeks Cooking Lessons for Mt Sterling School
J S Estill principal of Mt Sterling Colored Public School aims to introduce cooking in the curriculum. He plans cooking lessons for the girls in advanced classes and asks for support from friends of the school, white and black alike, to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Estill
Mt. Sterling
Raid on Crap Game in Rat Alley Nets Six Arrests
Policemen Scott and Tipton raided a crap game in Rat Alley Saturday night. Six Black men were arrested and about a dozen escaped. Officers seized over a hundred bottles of whiskey and hold the liquor while determining who ran the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott and
Tipton
Correction on Staten residence in Bath ambush
A correction states Thrasher Staten, ambushed in Bath, lived on Mall Creek not Peeled Oak. No arrests have been made to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrasher Staten
Bath
Peeled Oak
Staten
Mall Creek
Coyles Sale Announcement Details
A fragment notes Coyles Sale scheduled for October 21st, 1912. Remaining readable text includes coordinates or lot numbers 14 through 21 but details are incomplete. The item appears as a public sale notice from a local firm or official listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyles
WETS CONTEST HEARD OVER LEGAL CHALLENGES AND APPEALS
William Botts and others contest the county election citing miscounts and withdrawals affecting twenty five percent thresholds in several precincts. The Contest Board includes the County Judge and two magistrates. Contestees may resist. trial set for the fourth Monday after filing. Reps for contestees include Judge Ed C Crear with appeals to Circuit Court and Court of Appeals. Additional lines mention local ads for clothing and furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Botts
Lewis Apperson
C. G. Thompson
John ©.Drimble
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Ed. C. Crear
Commonwealth
Charley Senieur Weds Miss Mary Hayden in Corbin Ky
Charley Senieur and Mary Prudence Hayden of Corbin Kentucky wed at the bride’s home. Senieur, brother of Henry Senieur of the city, formerly worked in local printing and now holds a position with the L and N railroad. The couple visited Henry Senieur here before returning to Corbin to start their life together. See extra good pants at $2.50 in United Clothing Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Senieur
Mary Prudence Hayden
Corbin
Senieur
Henry Senieur
Henry Seniour
United Clothing Stores
World Series On Between New York and Boston Red Sox
The World Series pits the New York National League pennant winners against the Boston Red Sox American League champions. The opening game was played in New York, but results were not known at press time. Boston is favored in betting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Richmond Killing Sparks Street Section Tragedy
Brack Maupin shot and killed James Farris on a crowded Richmond street during county court day. After Farris fell, Maupin slashed his throat and stabbed him several times before surrendering at the jail. An old grudge is cited as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brack Maupin
James Farris
Richmond
Maupin
Farris
Death of Excellent Woman Lizzie Stone
Mrs Lizzie Stone wife of Solomon Stone of Sewell's Shop in this county died at home Saturday after a lingering tuberculosis illness. She was 21 years old and married about two years. Her husband and relatives have the deepest sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. Houn Dawg newest of the new. J H Brunner The Shoe Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Stone
Solomon Stone
Sewell
Campaign opens in Jackson with 2000 crowd
A Democratic campaign rally in Jackson drew about 2000 people on Monday. Speakers included W. J. Fields congressman, Hon. C. C. Turner Democratic nominee for Appellate Judge in the Seventh district, and J. Mott McDaniels of Beattyville. The crowd was enthusiastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oveney
Iasteru Wnenlu
Jackson
W. J. Fields
C. C. Turner
J. Mott McDaniels
Beattyville
Delightful Goat Supper at Morris's Cafe
A Monday night goat supper delighted young men including Richard French Howard Wyatt Loring Turley Caldwell Clay Tom Ricketts Roger Hedden Kenney DeHaven Richard Winn W H Tipton F G Morris and J W Hedden Jr The meal was elegantly prepared and all enjoyed themselves Best Home Killed roasts and steaks noted at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris’ Cafe
Richard French
Howard Wyatt
Loring Turley
Caldwell Clay
Tom Ricketts
Roger Hedden
Kenney DeHaven
Richard Winn
W. H. Tipton
F. G. Morris
J. W. Hedden
Houn Dawg On The Road Eleven
The note reports Houn Dawg on the road, session eleven, with details read as a brief entertainment item. It mentions a touring act and schedule context typical of a small local column. No additional names or places are provided in the readable text.
Promoted Oil Company Traveler Moves to Jackson Miss
Benjamin Myers, longtime traveling representative for Standard Oil in Eastern Kentucky, is promoted and transferred to Jackson Mississippi with a higher salary. He will be succeeded here by John Downer of Cincinnati. Myers is a familiar figure in Mt Sterling, with many friends pleased by his advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Myers
Standard Oil Company
Kentucky
Jackson
Miss
John Downer
Cincinnati
Myers
Mt. Sterling
Judge French Honored With Grand Recorder Appointment
Judge H. R. French of this city is named Grand Recorder of the Grand Council of the Masons by Grand Master Thomas succeeding the late Capt. H. R. Grant of Louisville. Judge French is a leading Mason in the State and the honor is well deserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. French
Grand Council of the Masons
Thomas
H. R. Grant
Louisville
Underwear Sale At United Clothing Stores Prices Dug
United Clothing Stores advertises extra good underwear at bold prices. Shoppers are invited to compare sizes and options while stocks last across multiple locations.
Mrs J Q Stephens Celebrates 83rd Birthday
Mrs J Q Stephens marked her 83rd birthday at home on Richmond Avenue last Saturday October 5th. Despite advanced age she enjoys fairly good health and can attend to her own tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Stephens
Richmond Avenue
Double Funeral for Two Prominent Montgomery County Men
Two deaths Saturday morning in Montgomery county brought a double funeral at Springfield Church on Sunday. D Presley Walker aged 95 died at home of Brights disease on Owingsville pike and his nephew Lin Glover aged 65 died of organic heart trouble after learning of his uncle. Rev H D Clark led the service as one of the county’s largest gatherings. Flowers and condolences reflected high esteem from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Presley Walker
Owingsville Pike
Bright
Mr. Walker
Lin Glover
Walker
Glover
Springfield Church
H.D. Clark
Montgomery County
Death of Miss Bettie Carrington at 74
Bettie A. Carrington 74 died at her Queen Street home Thursday October 3. A devout Christian Church member she was beloved in life. Funeral Friday morning followed by burial in the family graveyard at Sideview. Survived by sister Miss Mary Carrington and brothers Taylor of this city and Frank of Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie A. Carrington
Queen Street
Miss Carrington
Christian Church
Sideview
Mary Carrington
Taylor
Frank
Kansas
Dayton marksman to host trap shooting exhibition
Fxnort Mr. R. O. Hikes of Dayton Ohio arrives in town today for a fancy trap shooting exhibition. Hikes has visited before and is well remembered by the Gun Club members for his expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Hikes
Dayton
Ohio
Hikes
Old Gun Club
Democrats Gain Ground in State Registration Drive
On a registration day last Tuesday Democrats reported broad gains across the state while Progressives mostly registered as Republicans. Women appeared at polls with 110 registering in the city and Mt Sterling ward totals show Democrats leading in multiple wards with notable party shifts and a tally of 110 women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Moose Order 10 Be Organized Here
Mr. Bert Noblette, formerly clerk at the Brown-Proctoria Hotel in Winchester, now State organizer of the Loyal Order of Moose, is in the city to organize a local lodge. The Winchester Sun notes his resignation and praise for his social qualities and notes Noblette’s headquarters at the National Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Noblette
Brown-Proctoria
Winchester
Loyal Order of Moose
Noblette
Winchester Sun
National Hotel
Order
Strongest line of boys' suits in Mt Sterling by Punch Graves Co
Mothers urged to view the new boys suits at Mt Sterling offered by Punch Graves & Co. The store promises a strong lineup and assurances that customers will be convinced by the quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Punch, Graves & Co
Fall In Chair Leaves 81 Year Old Man Injured
Mr J Q Stephens leaned back in a chair on a Sunday afternoon and fell backward striking his shoulder. The fall, attributed to his weight and age of 81, was a severe shock and has left him very sore since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Stephens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vanarsdell’s
Greenwade’s
W. A. Sutton & Son
Yew Quarters
C. W. Compton
West Main Street
Mt. Sterling National Bank
Arkansas
T. V
Houn Dawg
J. H. Brunner
Best Home
Shoe Man
French
United Clothing
Sprinfield
D. P. Walker
Bettie Carrington
Fxnort
Total
Lodge
Johnny Coats
WTF Coleit
J. D. Read
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