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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1913

Page

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Surprise wedding of Kenney DeHaven and Elizabeth Perry

The couple quietly wed Friday at the bride’s country home in this county. Rev. H. D. Clark conducted the ceremony. They plan a brief bridal tour and will reside in the McKee apartment on Bank Street. Elizabeth is the daughter of B. F. Perry and W. A. DeHaven is the groom.

Kenney N. DeHaven Elizabeth Jean Perry H. D. Clark McKee Bank Street B. F. Perry W. A. DeHaven

McCormick Purchases New Five Passenger White Auto

Mr. L. C. McCormick takes delivery of a new five passenger White automobile bought through H. Clay McKee & Sons Co. The agency notes it has sold several cars in the region recently. The piece ends with a general remark about watching a lively young girl.

L. C. McCormick H. Clay McKee & Sons Co

Guthrie Resigns From United Clothing Stores

Mr. W. P. Guthrie, manager of the local United Clothing Stores branch since its opening about a year ago, has tendered his resignation to take effect Sept 10. He may pursue other ventures and likely stays in the area. successor not yet chosen.

W. P. Guthrie United Clothing Stores Guthrie Sterling

Punch Graves & Co Breaks On Men’s Suit Sizes

Broken sizes in men’s suits prompt Punch, Graves & Co to advertise discounts. Local shoppers see irregular fittings and price cuts as store updates inventory.

Punch, Graves & Co

Business Men's Club Adjourns Meeting Pending Wilfley Lecture

The regular Business Men's Club meeting Monday night adjourned to next week as members planned to attend the Wilfley lecture at the Christian Church. The next session will elect officers for the coming year and consider a manufacturing firm’s local relocation proposal.

Business Men’s Club Wilfley Christian Church

New Ice Company Committee Reports Feasibility

A committee of E. T. Hon and A. Dietz, appointed by stockholders of a proposed ice plant, toured Louisville plants to cost machinery and grounds. The project estimates 22500 dollars total with 14000 dollars in stock needed before hiring an expert to finalize plans. Officials express confidence in success and note the valley roots of local leaders.

E. T. Hon A. Dietz Louisville

Death of Mrs Myron Park Davis in Meadville

Mrs Myron Park Davis died at her Meadville Pennsylvania home on August 31 1913. She left many Kentucky relatives especially in Bath and Montgomery counties and was the sister of Mr C W Nesbitt of this city. She was described as a lovely Christian woman.

Myron Park Davis Meadville Kentucky Bath Montgomery Counties C. W. Nesbitt

Montgomery Circuit Court Opens Under Sick Judge in Paintsville

The September term began in Montgomery with Judge Andrew J. Kirk presiding due to illness of Judge Alice W Young. Sheriff Crooks opened court as Kirk addressed jurors and witnesses. Proceedings began with verdicts and listed juries, including grand and two petit panels, as the court set upcoming cases and noted a transfer petition to Federal Court in a damage suit. It ends with a moral remark urging civility: It is foolish to be unnecessarily disagreeable.

Montgomery Circuit Court Andrew J. Kirk Paintsville Allce W. Young Dirk W. F. Crooks Montgomery The Commonwealth Perry Oakley John Burbridge Willie Spurlock Addie Kelly Admr G. A. McCormick

Labor Day Observed by Mt. Sterling Post Office Force

Post Office staff in Mt. Sterling observed Labor Day as a holiday with rural route carriers idle and city carriers limited to morning deliveries. Stamp and general delivery windows operated only for a few hours. The text reflects on self-satisfaction and urges wiser judgment toward others.

Mt. Sterling

Alleged Murderer Adjudged Insane

Dr. Oscar Motley, taken to Louisa to be tried for murder in Morgan county, was adjudged insane and committed to the Eastern Kentucky Asylum for the Insane at Lexington. Testimony cites drug use and heavy cigarette smoking. He allegedly set fire to the county jail weeks earlier.

Oscar Motley Louisa Lawrence County Dennis Morgan County Eastern Kentucky Asylum For the Lexington Motley

For Safe House and Lot on North Sycamore Street

Real estate listing notes sale of a house and lot on North Sycamore Street owned by J. W. Jones. Property details and terms not fully legible in the provided text.

Sycamore Street J. W. Jones

Porter Joins Lexington Railway Ticket Office

Mr James S Porter, longtime C and O agent here and more recently in Charleston W Va, has accepted a city ticket agent post with Queen and Crescent and Southern Railways in Lexington. He began September 1 and will relocate his family soon.

James S. Porter Lexington Queen & Crescent Southern Railways Porter Charleston W. Va

Stamping and Embroidery Offered by Miss Alta Evans Millinery

Miss Lilly Harp advertises stamping as a specialty at Miss Alta Evans Millinery store. New patterns and up to date designs available with stamped pieces and flosses for sale. 9-21.

Miss

Satterwhite Accepts Drug Store Position in Lexington

Mr. Gilbert Satterwhite returned last week from Hampton Virginia and left Sunday for Lexington where he has accepted a position with a drug store. He is described as a splendid young druggist with many friends here who regret his departure.

Gilbert Satterwhite Hampton Lexington Mr. Satterwhite Sterling

Brass bed and mattress for sale in window display

A brass bed priced at 30 dollars, a felt mattress for 8 dollars, and a 7 dollar spring are offered. An outfit for the week costs 32 dollars and 50 cents. The seller, J. W. Baber, invites viewers to look in the window.

J. W. Baber

Moves to Country Prompted by Property Rental

Mrs James Bogie Sr and her son Edward with Alice rented their Main Street property to Mr and Mrs Carroll Hamilton and will relocate to their Camargo Pike farm.

James 8. Bogie, Sr Edward Alice Main Street Carroll Hamilton Camargo Pike

This Week's Bargains at The Fair

The Fair offers regular 25c cotton floor mops at 12c each and a glass pitcher with six tumblers matching set for 24c, saving shoppers on home items this week.

Bloomer Girls Defeated by Mt. Sterling in Close Park Game

The Star Bloomer Girls lost 8 to 7 at the local park Thursday afternoon to Mt. Sterling. The contest drew a large crowd and featured a scuffle when Ben Scott was tackled by women players during a slide at first base.

Star Bloomer Girls Mt. Sterling Ben Scott

Auction Sale of Jersey Milch Cows at Greenville

Auction at Greenwade's Stock Yards in this city on Saturday September 6 at 2 PM offers 25 head Jersey milch cows some with calves by their side. From Sweet Water Valley Tennessee famed for dairy cows. W O'Hair & Sons Paris Illinois sponsor sale.

Greenwade Sweet Water Valley Tenn O’hair & Sons Paris Ill

Marital Union Ties Bush M Marcoffsky to Sylvia Rubin

Mr. Bush M. Marcoffsky and Miss Sylvia Rubin were married in Columbus Ohio on Thursday August 28 in a quiet home ceremony attended by close friends and relatives. They arrived in the city Saturday and reside in the McKee apartment on Bank street. Marcoffsky is described as a straightforward business man with good habits and a jovial manner, while Rubin is noted as bright and popular.

Bush M. Marcoffsky Sylvia Rubin Jersey City New Jersey Columbus McKee Bank Street

Rooms for rent above pool hall on Clay Cooper street

Three office rooms over Clay Cooper's pool room and three rooms in residence offered for light housekeeping. Apply to Mrs. Eliza M. Jordan.

Clay Cooper Eliza M. Jordan

Morehead Mountaineer Sold to Church Group Editor Appointed

The Morehead Mountaineer changes hands as the C. W. E. M. secures a controlling interest. Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart becomes editor for the present, noted as sister of Hon. B. S. Wilson and a gifted Kentucky writer.

Morehead Mountaineer Cora Wilson Stewart Stewart B.S. Wilson Kentucky

Resumes Position at Hazelrigg and Son’s

Miss Louise Morris resumes her role at Hazelrigg and Son’s after a three month rest. In her absence Miss Anna Mary Triplett filled the position.

Louise Morris Hazelrigg & Son’s Anna Mary Triplett

Maupin Appointed to Fill County Jail Vacancy

Mr. W. W. Wilson resigns as county jailer and Dan R. Maupin is named to fill the unexpired term of C. T. Wilson.

W. W. Wilson Dan. R. Maupin C. T. Wilson

Chickens for sale Rhode Island Reds hens and rooster

Local ad offers a half dozen Rhode Island Reds hens and a rooster for quick sale. Price described as cheap if sold at once. Apply at this office. 9-2.

Rhode Island

Miss Sophia Burgin to Wed Richard Moore Today

Miss Sophia Burgin of Lexington will marry Mr. Richard Moore of Woodford County in Lexington today. Burgin is known locally as a charming and accomplished young woman, while Moore runs a store near Versailles and comes from a prominent Woodford family.

Sophia Burgin Lexington Richard Moore Woodford County

Mt. Sterling Public Schools Open Monday

Mt. Sterling Public Graded Schools opened Monday morning with large attendance. Business leaders and others interested in education attended the opening exercises. Prof. W. O. Hopper and assistants will assign grades for a few days and the week will bring thorough settlement and steady work, affirming Mt. Sterling as having a fine public school.

Mt. Sterling W. O. Hopper Mbt Sterling

Wilfrey Lectures Draw Large Crowds at Hazel Rigg Class

Reverend Earle Wilfrey draws huge attendance at Hazel Rigg Bible Class lectures. The illustrated talk Footprints of God filled the lower floor and balcony with many standing outside. Remaining talks include The Problem of Evil and Does Death End All with a mix of sermons and recitals through September.

Earle Wilfrey Hazelrigg God Wilfley Jesus Prodigal Son Ben Hur

Mrs. L C McCormick Hosts Informal Wednesday Gathering

Mrs Leslie C McCormick entertained a small circle of friends last Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs Will McCormick of DeLand Florida. After several rounds of the game 500 a lunch was served Miss Charlotte Rogers acted as hostess at the luncheon with Mrs Will McCormick as the guest of honor.

Leslie C. McCormick Will McCormick Deland, Fla Charlotte Rogers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Kenney DeHaven Elizabeth Perry Vanarsdell & Co Huyler Geiger’s Pharmacy New Ice Company Committee Coats Rogers CO Outfitters Grand Jury G. W. Denton Foreman J. F. Richardson Jno M. McCormick Price Calk W. H. Knox B. F. Herriott N. B. Hoskins W. N. Anderson R. L. Stewart W. H. Wyatt Ernest Gillispie L. L. Bridgforth Peter Greenwade Floyd Congleton R. P. Walsh John W. William Walker Ficklin J. L. Faulkner W. H. Canan J. W. Cecil Robi. Collier Chas. Hainline Harlan Nickell George McAlister George W. Anderson, Jr J. T. Johnson E. J. Shackelford W. Jones Oliver Howell J. P. Young A. R. Turley Priest Henry G. H. Strother Alvin Myers C. C. Schooler Petit Jury E. B. Quisenberry James W. White J. D. Hazelrigg C. W. Harris Jno. Frazer P. R. Cockrell Labor Day James Porter Bloomer Girls ARRY ONIO Mr. Bush M. Marcoffsky Columbus, O Mountaineer D. R. Maupin Mrs. L. C. McCormick Washington McCormick Lumber Company Mt. Sterling, Ky
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