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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
1
The report notes poor corn yields with many fields producing only nubbins while fodder rots from rain and late shocks. Rye and wheat fields show strong starts, grazing is good, fall grass and water are abundant, and turkeys and chickens are healthy but short. Prices rise for eggs, butter scarce, winter apples plentiful, and sheep and cattle markets show strong demand this winter.
Alex Hogge of Menefee county fell under a train while boarding in this city. Wheels cut his heel and lacerated foot and toes badly. Doctors cannot yet determine bone involvement. Foot is badly swollen and causes intense pain. escape from more serious injury was narrow.
Local insurance man W. Scott Jones filed a Republican nomination certificate to place his name on the November ballot for City Assessor against Democratic nominee W. T. Fitzpatrick Jr. Jones registered as a Democrat and voted in the primary that produced Fitzpatrick, prompting surprise and questions about party allegiance.
E W Stockton purchases the machinery of the Electric Dry Cleaning Works and moves it to his shop over the Wear A Well Shoe Co store. The addition makes his cleaning and pressing operation one of the best equipped this side of Louisville. He will retain the Locust street shop. The shift promises prompt, skilled work.
For sale is an Oliver Standard Visible No. 3 typewriter in good as new condition. A bargain if sold at once. Apply at this office.
Miss Mabel Edward Grimes daughter of Dr and Mrs G W Grimes proprietors of the Bau mont Hotel was married last Wednesday to Mr Robert Lee Norton a prosperous farmer of Nicholas county The bride recently moved here from Carlisle and is well known and popular in Nicholas with many admiring friends.
Delivers Shredders. Prewitt and Howell a well known hardware firm delivered several corn shredders to our farmers last Saturday. This enterprising firm has made several car load deliveries of farmers implements this season.
The Methodist church at Grassy Lick held a box supper last Saturday night. About 60 boxes were sold, producing a net total of 87 dollars and 55 cents. The Grassy Lick community is noted for its wholehearted efforts.
A feature at the fair highlights Halloween novelties and collectable post cards as visitors browse booth displays. Vendors showcase themed items and seasonal merchandise attracting families and collectors.
The Democratic nominee Keller Greene will assume County Court Clerk duties once the county canvasses returns and issues the election certificate, no later than November 10. The paper endorses him as a clean competent choice expected to discharge duties promptly and satisfactorily.
Nellie Holloran twelve-year-old daughter of Dan Holloran was bitten by a bull dog owned by Dr J A VanSant's son while walking to school. The dog seized her left leg and foot, requiring medical aid. the animal was killed, and this was the second attack on the girl.
Troubles befall local resident T Newton Duff as a barn burned last week and tobacco handling caused a blow to the left eye. The eye injury is minor with no lasting sight loss, though pain will linger briefly.
The Hallowe'en dance at Trimble's Hall on Tuesday October 31 promises to be a stunning social event. A partial guest list from a distance includes Miss Elizabeth Rogers New York Margaret Mount Lancaster Laura Clay Evamonde Armstrong Lexington Judith Bright Georgia Sweeney Eminence Helen Tash Chicago Mary Frances Brown Shelbyville Willie Howard Barnes Lexington Ellen Kirk Maysville.
Two hundred acre farm halfway between Mt Sterling and Owingsville Ky. Features two sets of improvements, good water, and nearly all in grass. For details contact John Stofer R F D No 1 Mt Sterling Ky.
Taxpayers are urged to pay county and state taxes now to avoid penalties. Published by Sheriff at 1641 W. F. Crooks, notice stresses due date and possible enforcement actions.
The Burley Tobacco Society hosts a large barbecue in Lexington on Thursday October 26 to launch a ten year pooling plan and the mammoth tobacco factory project. Growers bankers merchants and all tobacco stakeholders are invited to hear full explanations from state speakers about the pooling contract and factory plans.
Mr Dink Murphy died at his Levee Pike home Monday afternoon after weeks of fever. He had recently moved from Morgan county and was a prominent farmer and livestock dealer. Family members reported a last request to drink milk before death, with his passing occurring as they raised him in bed. The community extends sympathy to his grieving family.
A tobacco barn near Thomson Station owned by Albert Stofer and rented to T Newton Duff burned last Wednesday while efforts were made to prevent a wider fire. Duff stored about 17 acres of tobacco worth 33000 insured with Greene Strossman Hazelrigg. Stofer faced a 1500 loss with no insurance on the barn.
Marion and Walter Bridges mourn the sudden death of the show stallion King of Montgomery last Wednesday. The celebrated horse, shown by Shropshire & Matlack of Winchester, had been a consistent winner and was valued at 5000 dollars. Friends of the Bridges regret the loss of the popular young horsemen.
A box supper is planned at the Moberly schoolhouse on Friday October 27 at 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Spot Cash Grocery advertises a wide assortment of funny post cards and Halloween cards priced at one cent each to attract customers and elicit a laugh.
Hon J Thomas Heflin congressman from Alabama spoke to a large crowd in Owingsville after arriving by automobile from Mt Sterling. The party dined at the Ringo Cafe with guests including Henry R Prewitt W B White R G Kern John A Judy J Will Clay C B Duer son Caldwell Clay A A Hazellrigg and E W Senff. A speaking appointment is being sought for him in Mt Sterling at an early date.
With three weeks before the November 15 hunting opener, the state notes a bumper game season. Dry weather favored young birds and quail calls are heard in regions not previously known for quail, signaling plentiful quail and active sportsmen this fall.
Oysters celery and cranberries headline Vanarsdell's Friday and Saturday sale with fresh seafood produce and holiday fare.
Will McCormick of Tipton and Anderson blacksmith shop was badly hurt last week when the horse he was shoeing knocked him down and pawed his left arm. He is able to be out but his arm remains in a serious condition.
Three day sale runs Thursday Friday and Saturday at The Spot Cash Grocery featuring potatoes priced at 1 per bushel or 25¢ a peek.
Fall honey ready for delivery strained honey ten cents per pound comb honey one twenty four cents per pound Raymond Smathers Sharpsburg Kentucky phone 66-1 rings See the gold fish at The Fair a beautiful and interesting household ornament
Mrs Thomas Johnson announces the engagement of her youngest daughter Miss Susette Johnson to Mr B Frank Perry. The marriage is planned for early winter. Miss Johnson is a social favorite from a long established state family. Mr Perry is assistant cashier of the Exchange Bank and newly resident of Mt Sterling.
Over the past week farmers report receiving a printed letter in Judge O'Rear's name urging support over the tobacco issue. The letters pose as personal notes but are circulating as a thousand copies, a tactic Langley used heavily in his last campaign.
Mr Joel Oldham and Miss Ida Lovely were married at Rev Reynolds residence in this city last Wednesday. Oldham is a prosperous young farmer from the Camargo neighborhood and Ida Lovely is the daughter of Noah Lovely, a county resident and a local favorite.
Plymouth Rock chickens offered for sale over 15 days includes 50 cockerels at 50 cents each and 5 dozen pullets at 10 dollars per dozen. Mrs Jas Cravens lists contact 559-4. Also notice of free Minute Tapioca and Gelatine demonstrations at T K Barnes & Sons store Thursday to Saturday.
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