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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
5
Numerous visits and short trips spill through the week with residents from Versailles and Winchester joining Lexington for trots and social events. Dignitaries like Hon. E. D. Stephenson and Rep. W. J. Fields stop by as crowds travel to the Kentucky Futurity.
Mrs. Frank Duerson hosted a Kitchen shower for Miss Arabella Bogie with guests including Mrs. Richard P. Thomas and Mrs. Kimlee Reid. Attendees pinned favorite recipes, enjoyed a green and white decorated hall, a luncheon, and kept souvenirs of the wedding date.
W. P. Guthrie, in charge of United Clothing Stores at Mt. Sterling, invites his old friends and customers to visit and see his business anew.
Mrs L L Brideforth has improved after ten days illness. Miss Mary Catherine Laughlin operated on for appendicitis at Lexington is recovering. Mrs O S Million confined at home is able to return to her dressmaking establishment.
The Stofer Ringo wedding is set for Wednesday October 30 at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Silas Stofer. Engagement announced for Julia Trimble Morris to Alfred Gerald Gates of Indianapolis with a late fall wedding planned. Arabella Bogie to Webster Perit Huntington of Cleveland with a late fall ceremony expected.
A union gathering for all Young People's Societies will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Presbyterian Church. Mr. C F Evans of Lexington will deliver the address. All are invited. United Clothing Stores Mt. Sterling announce a new line of clothing hats and furnishings at low prices.
The wife of A L Skidmore gave birth to twin girls on October 8 at United Clothing Stores. Best Furnishings stocked the event with celebratory notices.
Sotemia won the four mile endurance stake at Louisville on Monday defeating Star Charter the favorite who failed to place Colonel Holloway was second and Azo third The time 7 10 4 5 set a world record The purse totaled 10000 to the winner plus a 1000 cup The winner collected 1620 on a 2 bet
The Fair offers brooms at reduced price, regular 30 cents now 20 cents each. A chance to stock up on cleaning supplies at a low cost.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Clay Hoskins of the county born September 27 died September 30 He was christened John Marvin Mrs Hoskins formerly Miss May Thomson of Clark county. The couple receive the sympathy of many friends in their sad loss.
Rocker sale advertised for Saturday only with prices at 3.50 and 4.00 dollars reduced to 1.98 dollars. Located at J. W. Baber at the corner of Main and Bank Streets.
The Commoner notes both President Taft and ex President Roosevelt seek consolation in the idea they will defeat each other, with revenge described as sweet. The remark reflects a tempered, combative tone amid political rivalry and expectations of victory.
A. B. Setters and J. R. Peed, after a strong southern campaign, return home with John Rowan 2:15 pacer and Mal low Dixon. They sold John Rowan to Shack elford and Miller of Tennessee and Mal low Dixon to Mr. Barnett of Knoxville. Rowan to be campaigned further on the southern circuit.
News mentions W. P. Guthrie selling goods at his old corner stand prompting local interest. The brief notes the sale at the familiar storefront and invites passersby to inspect offerings.
Mrs. Ben R. Turner of this city will address the missionary societies of the M. E. Church South in Winchester Wednesday morning on Opportunities and Duties of Press Superintendent. Mrs. Hoffman Wood conducts the devotional exercises Wednesday afternoon as the meeting begins a two days session.
The Fair offers all the latest music at ten cents per copy. Visitors can browse a wide selection of songs and headlines while enjoying the event atmosphere and exhibits.
The Vice residence and stable on the Public School lot on Maysville street will be sold at auction on October 16 1912 at 2 o clock p m on the premises. Purchaser must dismantle and remove without injuring the property. Terms cash. Charles D Grubbs President Board of Trustees. 14 1
Max C. Napier once of this county and a first sergeant in the Thirty-fifth Heavy Coast Artillery died Monday at Fortress Monroe by shooting himself. He had lived near the Menifee county line and left many friends saddened by the tragedy amid reports of health issues and despondency. The column also notes local meat shop offerings at Vanarsdell's and Greenwade's.
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