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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1912

Page

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Grand Master Willard U Carr Elected For Incoming Year

Grand Master Willard U Carr of Ashland and a member of Lodge No 32 in this city was elected grand master for the coming year. Carr, a popular conductor on the CO and O R R, runs the Washington to Ashland passenger train. He moved his membership here after attending Watson Lodge meetings weekly. Carr and Fred W Bassett presented Watson Lodge at the meeting. The next grand lodge session will be held in Paducah, Kentucky.

Somerset Willard U. R Ashland Tn Lodge Ing Carr Ington Atson Lodge Capt Fred W. Bassett Watson Lodge Paducah

Surrey and Horse Lead An Extra Cod Family Horse

Mrs J M Biggstaff oversees a quirky story featuring a Surrey and a horse, with 142 percent mentioned as part of a peculiar rural note. The item reads as a light local curiosity or column blurb.

Surrey J. M. Biggstaff

New Picture Show to Open in Sutton and Cockrell Building

Otto and Fred Dietz rent the Sutton and Cockrell Building, formerly the Advocate Publishing Co., plan extensive improvements and a moving picture show. They have contracted for Florence Anderson films and expect a new company to be ready soon with an opening announcement to follow. Also note a sale advertisement on another page offering a fine pony for children.

Messrs Otto Fred Dietz Sutton & Cockrell Advocate Publishing Co Florence Anderson Pictures

Appointed Deputy Fire Marshal Named in State

Mr. RB P. Thomas, son in law of M C Clay State Insurance Commissioner, is appointed Deputy State Fire Marshal under State Fire Marshal Bosworth. He will inspect buildings statewide and report incendiary origin tires. Local friends welcome the new position. Home made sausage at Vanarsdell's.

RB. P. Thomas M. C. Clay Bosworth Thomas

R C Reeves Resigns to Join Adams Express as Messenger

Reeves, longtime stenographer and clerk at the McBrayer distillery, resigns and joins Adams Express Company as messenger on the Ashland to Lexington line. He succeeds Barrett Paxton, promoted in rail service, to a through train messenger. A second item notes a house and lot sale at Coyle’s on October 21 1912.

R. C. Reeves Coyle

Local horses show in Lexington meets

In the 2:12 class trotting Peter Mc Cormick, formerly owned by Ricketts and McCormick, of this city, finished 4 4 3 with best time 2 084. Lucille Brooks, owned by J R Magowan, of this city, finished 4 2 2 in the 2:15 class pacing with best time 2 104.

Lexington Peter McCormick Ricketts & McCormick Lucille Brooks J. R. Magowan

Eight Bath county miners held on charges after arrest

Sheriff Seth Botts and Deputy Cole Barnes with guards brought eight Rose Run Iron Works miners from Owingsville to city jail for safe keeping after disturbances. The men Sam Traylor John Goodpaster Roe Purvis Tom Purvis Len Collins Tom Collins Tom White and Owen Withrow face charges of shooting at and banding together to injure persons and property. Bail set at 2000 dollars with trial scheduled for October 21 after court adjourns to capture more indicted. Large Concord grapes advertised at Vanarsdell's.

Seth Botts Cole Barnes Owingsville Bath County Sam Traylor John Goodpaster Roe Purvis Tom Purvis Len Collins Tom Collins Tom White Owen Withrow Rose Run Iron Works

Country Farm for Sale Near Mt Sterling

Small country farm about 15 acres with good improvements located three miles from Mt Sterling. Inquiries directed to this office. 15-31.

Mt. Sterling

Local Men to Open Poultry House in Owingsville

Messrs. G. D. Sullivan and Thomas Heinrich of this city form a partnership to open a poultry house and produce plant in Owingsville. Erection will begin immediately. They plan to establish several plants across Eastern Kentucky, aiming for success through popularity and experience.

Owingsville Messrs G. D. Sullivan Thomas Heinrich Kentucky

Strongest Line of Boys' Suits in Mt Sterling Shown

Punch Graves Co invites shoppers to view their new boys' suits claiming the collection is the strongest yet for Mt Sterling. The firm urges a personal look to be convinced of the claim.

Mt. Sterling Punch, Graves & Co

Brunner the Shoe Man Shines in Local Ad Scene

The Houn Dawg feature spotlights Altf J. H. Brunner known as The Shoe Man with a prominent local presence in footwear retail. Brunner’s ads emphasize value, service, and neighborhood accessibility.

Houn Dawg Altf J. H. Brunner Shoe Man

Larger Quarters for Pantorium Owner

Mr Paul Weckesser proprietor of the Pantorium has rented two rooms in the Jordan building to better handle his expanding dry cleaning business.

Paul Weckesser Jordan Building

Fatal stabbing after craps game near Coal Road trestle

Sunday evening in a rural area just outside city limits Henry Wheatly stabbed Sweet Howard seven times over a dispute from a craps game. Wheatly was also cut and taken into custody by Policeman Tipton. Howard is not expected to live. Both men are described as colored.

Sweet Howard Henry Wheatly Coal Road Wheatly Tipton Howard

Special two day sale at The Fair

Special price event on Saturday October 19 and Monday court day offers men's heavy fleeced shirts and pants in all sizes at 36 cents each and ladies vests and pants in bleached and unbleached at 20 cents each.

Pete Hall Dies After Wood Alcohol Drinking

Pete Hall a machinist at Sterling Bottling Works committed death by own action by drinking wood alcohol. He was found moaning at 8 o clock and died within minutes before help arrived. Ill health is suspected as the motive. Coroner G C Eustin authorized burial preparations.

Pete” Hall Sterling Bottling Works Co G. C. Eustin

United Clothing Stores Ad Promotes Fignous Candy

Daily Miss Holliday's Fignous candy advertised at F.G. Morris'. Buying in large quantities for all stores allows low prices. Try us next time at United Clothing Stores.

United Clothing Stores

Arbor Day Proclamation Sets Nov 18 for Tree Planting

Governor McCreary proclaims Wednesday November 18 as Arbor Day urging public tree planting. County trees will be planted on the Capitol grounds at Frankfort to honor the effort and highlight benefits seen in other states.

McCreary Frankfort

New Picture Machine Installed at Tabb Theatre

The Tabb Theatre management has installed a new moving picture machine, creating two modern machines in operation with uninterrupted film showings. The note invites patrons to see extra good pants at $2.50 from United Clothing Stores.

Tabb Theatre Tabbe United Clothing Stores

Griggs Buys Desirable Holt Avenue Residence

Mrs L E Griggs reports purchasing B F Chenault's beautiful Holt Avenue home in a prime city location. The sale is described as a desirable property transfer with a reportedly favorable price.

L. E. Griggs B. F. Chenault Holt Avenue

Roosevelt Shot at Speech but Continues to Auditorium

Col. Roosevelt, Bull Moose candidate, was wounded slightly by John Shrank on the way to a speech. The assailant, declared insane in notes found on him, was seized by Henry S. Cochem and jailed as a mob formed around the suspect. Roosevelt proceeded to Chicago after the Milwaukee speech.

Col. Roosevelt John Shrank New York Henry S. Cochem Roosevelt William McKinley McKinley Theodore Roosevelt Mr. McKinley Japan Gen. Nogi United States of America Innocent Guily Col Chicago Milwaukee

Guthrie's old stand offers clothing hats and furnishings

W P Guthrie maintains a full line of clothing hats and furnishings at his longtime corner location inviting shoppers to browse the latest styles and prices.

W. P. Guthrie

Eye Removed After Work Accident in Morehead

Mr. James Wall of Morehead lost his right eye when a piece of steel struck it while working around machinery. He was treated by Dr. J. F. Reynolds in this city, and the eye was removed to prevent risk to the remaining eye. Wall, a prominent local businessman, is recovering, with friends expressing regret over the accident.

James Wall Morehead Wall J. F. Reynolds Mr. Wall

Death by own action shocks Oklahoma City

News reaches Oklahoma City of Charles G. Glover a prominent businessman and former local figure taking carbolic acid in suicide. He is survived by his wife and several daughters, with friends expressing deep regret over the act and its unknown motive. Funeral arrangements were not yet set, and an upcoming sale of fine ponies was advertised nearby.

Charles G. Glover Oklahoma City Ohkla

Candy and coal ads surface on local page

The note mentions Miss Holliday's candy arriving daily at F. G. Morris'. It invites readers to buy a Star Oak coal heating stove at J. W. Baker's on Main and Bank. It also asks if readers heard that W. P. Guthrie is selling goods at his old corner stand.

J. W. Baker’s Bank Streets W. P. Guthrie

New York and Boston Tie World Series After Game Seven

New York defeated Boston 11 to 3 in game seven, tying the World Series at three wins apiece with one tie. Giants’ hitting highlighted the contest while Wood struggled early for Boston and Marquard earned two wins for New York. Tesreau started Tuesday’s game as the decisive matchup shifts to Boston.

New York Boston Giants Wood Marquard Tesreau

Deals and Dainties at Local Stores

Good Goods and low prices at United Clothing Stores, Home-killed pork and beef at Vanarsdell's.

United Clothing Stores Vanarsdell’s

Mrs Hazelrigg Falls Breaks Hip at Home

Mrs J D Hazelrigg 75 years old fell at her Maysville street home Monday morning losing balance and breaking her hip. Doctors say the injury is serious due to her advanced age.

Maysville Street J. D. Hazelrigg

Extra Good Clothes for Boys at United Clothing Stores

The advertisement promotes extra good clothes for boys and highlights underwear available at United Clothing Stores with stated prices. It emphasizes value and affordability for children’s apparel.

Billiard Parlor and Bowling Alley Opens in Lexington

Messrs Schafer and Adams lease Trimble's Hell rooms to open a first class billiard parlor and bowling alley tonight. Four alleys and five billiard tables will be ready with a cigar stand to follow. Adams presides over the alleys and Schafer runs the billiard hall.

Messrs

Best steaks and roasts at Van Arsdell's

Mr H P Reid invites friends to visit him at United Clothing Stores to see the best steaks and roasts available as advertised by Van Arsdell's in a local notice.

Vanarsdell’s Mr. H. P. Reid United Clothing Stores

Also Mentioned on This Page

Willard U. Carr New Picture Show Vanarsdell Bryan & Whitehead Miss Holliday F.G. Morris Arbor Day New Picture Crank United Clothing Trimble’s Hall J. D. Hazelrigg & Son
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