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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
5
Dr. D L Proctor of Salt Lick visited this city Sunday while many residents travel to Louisville for the State Fair. Numerous locals plan trips to Madison Institute in Richmond and Yellow Stone Park for extended travels, with several couples returning from tours in Detroit Buffalo and other northern cities.
The ladies of the Grassy Lick church will host a dinner in October to support city court day activities. The event is held in town and invites community members to attend.
Trunks at Walsh's Chinaware Sale advertise Sugar Bowls and Cream Pitchers for 10c each, down from 25c. China Salad Bowls sell for 18c each, down from 35c, with display in the window at The Fair Store.
After October 1 two phonograph coupons are given away with cash purchases at The Novelty Store. The ad promises best prices and directs customers to W. A. Sutton & Son for affordable furniture rugs and pets. New home grown corn is available at Van Arsdell's today.
Rev E O Guerrant will preach at the Springfield church on the third Sunday in September with all invited. Rev E C Horton, three years pastor of the local Methodist Church, is reassigned to Mt Sterling by the recent Methodist Conference news. The Bible School Convention of county Christian Churches meets at Spencer church Thursday at 9:30 with Walter Frazee as chief speaker. The Presbyterian Young Ladies Missionary Society meets Thursday at 3:30 with Misses Grace and Mary Lockridge.
Mrs Susan Lane is mending after a fall and rib injuries. Mr Harry Hunt recovers at home after illness. Mrs Emma Graves progresses after Lexington treatment. Mr Ed Hon hurt recently but recovering and able to be out. Mr R C Robinson improves after months of poor health. Don’t miss Roberts Mastin millinery opening September 18 and 19.
Miss Eleanor Clay hosted a dancing party Tuesday evening at the Georgetown pike home of Mr and Mrs O P Clay in compliment to Miss Lucy Clay Woodford. Twenty one couples attended as Japanese lanterns lit the yard and garden flowers decorated the rooms for dancing until 2 o clock.
Short orders are served at all hours under H. M. Ringo, offering around the clock meals to customers. The note highlights continuous service and the proprietor’s name as a point of contact.
A party seeks to buy a residence property priced between 2850 and 3500. Interested sellers should list their property for sale with contact from W Hoffman Wood.
To the wife of R. M. Bridgforth a son William M born Aug 28. To the wife of Mr John M. Gatewood a fine daughter born Sept 5. Also home killed meats advertised at Vanarsdell's.
Local fragment mentions an event at Hazelrigg's with Bart as a key figure. No further details are readable to confirm date, stakes, or outcome.
House of 8 rooms on Holt Avenue advertises applications to R F Greene. Tur Home grown melons at Vanars Heinz Pickling Vinegar used in all goods at Greenwade's. Walsh suits for children aged 8 to 8 offered at cut prices. New cereals at Vanarsdell's.
Advertisements urge businesses to buy sanitary drinking cups and other supplies before an inspector arrives. The Advocate Publishing Co promotes printing services and fall fashions from Hazelrige Stetson Youman hats, Bath mats from Hazelrigg, and Spring lamb at Greenwade's with courteous service and delivery.
A large group of German architects builders foresters and master gardeners testify that ivy does not harm stone or brick walls. They claim ivy leaves absorb moisture and protect walls from weather, and that ivy roots do not affect foundations, according to Youth's Companion.
The fragment reflects a speaker noting the end of an engagement with Cholly and expressing a desire to marry soon. The terse line hints at relationship tension and a decision about a new union.
Walsh's advertises rapid high quality printing at fair prices and highlights affordable trunks as part of its sale.
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