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Newspaper

Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1911

Page

5

Local social notes from Lexington and neighboring towns

Mrs. Foster Rogers visited her mother in Lexington last week. Mrs. Jas Warren of Lexington visits friends in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Scott of Lexington were in this city Sunday. Miss Susan Fisher Woods visits her sister Mrs Grover C Anderson. Alex Conner of Owingsville attended court here. Mr G Conner Ewing of Owingsville was in the city on business. Rev W W Spates and wife of Flemingsburg visit Mrs Owen Morris. Miss Josie Greene of Lexington visits Miss Woodsen Hadden. Mrs Mary Scott of Lexington guests of Mrs L E Griggs and Miss Lucy Smith. Miss Nora Morris returned from Winchester and Lexington. Miss Olivia Anderson returned from a visit to Mrs T G Barrow Winchester. Dr W Homer Smith and wife of Louisville visited Dr and Mrs McClung. Miss Helen Tash of Chicago arrives to visit aunt Mrs T F Rogers. Rodney Jenkins and brother Will Jenkins of Cynthiana spent Sunday in Georgetown. Mr and Mrs John Stofer returned from a visit to B F Chenault family at Versailles. Mr and Mrs J N Hadden of Winchester spent weekend with his father Nicholas Hadden. Mr Geo A Peed with wife and children were guests of O S Bromagem. Mrs Annie Dallas, visiting her sister Mrs J W Burroughs, returned to Carlisle.

Local residents attend regional church and university events

A string of hometown visits and travel is reported. J W Chenault and Mrs Chenault return from a visit to B F J H Wood with others. several attendees travel to Richmond for Methodist Conference. Miss Tripett Glover and McNamara visit Lexington. Chas Rainey goes to Lexington for four year engineering study. Hadden family news includes trips to Bloomington and Vandola Springs.

Millinery Opening for Mrs Clarke on Sept 22 23

Mrs K O Clarke announces a millinery opening Friday and Saturday September 22 and 23 displaying latest fashion hats for Fall and Winter season. Hats in variegated styles await shoppers at the shop.

Opening announced by Roberts and Mastin

Roberts and Mastin announce a fall opening on September 26 and 27 featuring the latest millinery designs.

Roberts & Mastin

Latest Designs in Full Millinery Opening

Mrs. Fannie Wilson Stephenson invites patrons to shop at her millinery opening on Friday and Saturday September 22 and 23. The display promises the newest styles and a complete stock never before shown.

Fannie Wilson Stephenson

Typhoid Fever Scare Affects Town Residents

Mr. Harry Hunt remains confined to his room while Miss Helen Porter faces typhoid fever threats. J W Barber, W R Tipton, Lila Mae Harper, and others show varying illness with several improving and some still confined. Granville, Chester, Bertha Elam, and children Frank Laughlin and Lucile remain ill at home.

Mr. Harry Hunt Lila Mae Harper Messrs Granville and Chester Bertha Elam Frank Laughlin Lucile

Millinery Opening This Friday and Saturday

Announcement for a millinery opening on September 22 and 23 highlighting larger, more complete stock and up to date selections. Organized as a local sales note urging readers to remember the dates.

Fannie Wilson Stephenson

Rockefeller Jr. narrowly escapes as steel hoist kills workman

John D Rockefeller Jr. narrowly escaped injury when a load of construction steel being raised to the roof of the Vi l king mansion in Tarrytown New York dropped while he stood nearby talking to workers. Five men were struck. one died.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr Tarrytown N. Y Rockefeller

Seed Red Chaff Wheat for Sale in Owingsville Ky

R M Coons of Owingsville Kentucky offers seed red chaff wheat for sale. The listing specifies R R No. 2 and provides contact direction for buyers seeking this grain.

R. M. Coons Owingsville, Ky

Wilson Buys Bourbon County Farm at Auction

Mr. M. E. Wilson owner of the Star Restaurant bought the A. T. Vimont farm at a public auction for 120 dollars per acre. The 107 acre property will be used as an investment and rented out.

M. E. Wilson Star A. T. Vimont

Hats and poultry ads feature Punch and Graves

Ad repeats hats priced at 2.00 and 2.50 with 1.48 as a price point and mentions Punch and Graves. Also notes tasting for the nicest chickens on the market and provides a phone number for contact.

Punch & Graves

Public Auction of Mt Sterling Residence and Lot

Public sale on Sycamore street at 2 o clock pm of the two story frame residence occupied by Harry Stephenson with six rooms and gas lighting. Also selling the adjoining vacant lot. Describes location as desirable and valuable. Terms to be announced sale day. Property shows Friday September 30 at 2 pm. showings available.

Sycamore Street Harry Stephenson Mt. Sterling Ed. L William

Marriages Report From Sideview and Winchester

Mr Thos Anton of Sideview wed Miss Eva Gifford in Louisville on September 11 1911. Miss Lillie Skidmore of Winchester married Oden N Fielder of Lexington at the Skidmore home with Rev McNeil officiating. The couple plans a bridal tour to Louisville and Indiana and will settle in Lexington with many presents and social regard.

Thos. Anton Sideview Eva Gifford Lytton Gifford Plum Lick Louisville Anton This County Lillie Skidmore Winchester Oden N. Fielder Lexington Jerome Skidmore Belmont Avenue Mendlessolm Ethel Taber Mr. McNeil Fielder Points Tndiana Leest

Fraternal Insurance Society card to Mt Sterling and county

A message to Mt Sterling and Montgomery County residents from the Modern Woodmen of America praising local interest and ambition. The card notes the order distributed 10.8 million dollars in 1910 to widows orphans and other beneficiaries and reports membership at 1.25 million. It seeks increased local support to reach a 200 class adoption soon.

America Sterling Mecca Kentucky Woodmen of America

Ex-Senator Carter Dies in Washington

Former United States Senator Thomas Henry Carter of Montana died at his Washington home Sunday from pulmonary disease. He was 67 and had long been a notable figure in national politics including a tenure as chairmen of the Republican National Committee.

United States Thomas Henry Carter Montana Republican National Committee Washington

Notice on protecting fire hydrants by public

Warning to all persons other than fire department members or contract holders not to interfere with fire hydrants after recent damage. Violators will be arrested and prosecuted. Mt. Sterling Water Light and Ice Co. August 4.

Mt. Sterling Water, Light & Ice Co

Fall styles Stetson and Youman Hats

Fall styles from Punch and Graves showcase Stetson and Youman hats with classic trims and varied brims. Shoppers see a range from felt fedoras to structured derby shapes and complementary accessories.

Youman Punch & Graves Stacy Adams

Baptist YWA Reorganizes With Miss Reed Meeting

The Religious Y W A of the Baptist church will meet with Miss Nannie Reed on Thursday at 7 30 p m to reorganize. The sewing pockets will be opened at this gathering.

Y. W. A. of the Baptist Church Nannie Reed

Horton to Remain as Pastor at Local Methodist Church

Rev. B. C. Horton continues as minister of the city's Methodist church after another assignment. Rev. W. T. Wyatt remains at Camargo and Grass Lick, where he has served well. Mr. J. R. Deering is elected Presiding Elder over the Lexington district.

B. C. Horton Horton W. T. Wyatt Camargo Grass Lick J. R. Deering Lexington

Millinery Opening This Friday and Saturday

Opening announcement for the fall millinery event on Friday and Saturday September 22 and 23. The proprietor promises the latest ladies head gear and invites readers to visit the store to see the selection.

Roast Meats Offered by Greenwade's

A local ad invites customers to call phone 85 or 100 at Greenwade's for a choice of pork veal lamb or beef roasts. The note emphasizes ready availability and direct ordering through the listed numbers.

Greenwade’s Phone 100

Cost Sale on Vehicles and Hams at Vanarsdell's

H. W. Seniour announces closing stock sale at cost on vehicles through October 1. Also offering fine country hams at Vanarsdell's with similar promotional pricing and limited availability.

H. W. Seniour Vanarsdell’s

Mrs Clarke Announces Fall Millinery Opening

Friday and Saturday September 22 and 23 the fall millinery opening by Mrs K O Clarke runs from 10 to 2 each day at her shop.

For Sale of Property Near Levee in County

I offer the former R. M. Rose place near the Levee in this county for $1250. It features a six room cottage, ten acre barn, stable, cow shed, fruit trees, three acres of land, a well fenced and watered lot with milk house and corn crib. Schools and churches nearby. A blacksmith shop and tools occupy the site. See W. Horruan Woon at once.

R. M. Rose W. Horruan Woon

Brooks couple welcomed a son in Oklahoma City

A son was born to Mr. William Brooks and his wife of Oklahoma City. Brooks is a nephew of Mrs. Fannie Nesbitt of this city.

Wm. Brooks Oklahoma City Mr. Brooks Fannie Nesbitt

Eliza Harris Hosts Delightful Bridge Party

Miss Eliza Harris entertained Monday afternoon with a bridge party. The event was thoroughly enjoyable and all attendees had a most delightful afternoon.

Eliza Harris

Rev Lon Robinson Appointed to Winchester Methodist pulpit

Rev Lon Robinson was appointed to fill the pulpit at Winchester Methodist Church. He is the brother of Dr W B Robinson of this city. Also advertised items include shoe sales from J H Bruner The Shoe Man with multiple price cuts on pumps and oxfords and meat offerings from Greenwade's and Vanarsdell services.

Lon Robinson Winchester Methodist Church Rev. Robinson W. B. Robinson J. H. Bruner

Also Mentioned on This Page

FWY Vyvyy Duerson’s Drug Store Court St Foster Rogers Chas. Scott This City Susan Fisher Woods Grover C. Anderson Alex Conner Owingsville G. Conner Ewing Rev. W. W. Spates Flemingsburg Owen Morris Josie Greene Woodsen Hadden Mary Scott L. E. Griggs Lucy Smith Nora Morris Olivia Anderson T. G. Barrow Winchester, By W. Homer Smith Helen Tash Chicago Ill T. F. Rogers Rodney Jenkins Will Jenkins Cynthiana Georgetown, Ky John Stofer B. F. Chenault Versailles J. N. Hadden Nicholas Hadden Geo. A. Peed O. S. Bromagem Annie Dallas J. W. Burroughs Carlisle B. F. Chenault and J.H. Wood John S. Frazer G. H. and Paul Strother Richmond, Ky Anna Mary Tripett Ethel Glover Florence McNamara Elvira Hall W. H. Hall Staunton, Va W. Hoffman Wood Chas. Rainey State University H. P. Reid Elizabeth Richmond Rufus Hadden Asa Kidd Brashear Woodson Lucille Hadden W. ©. Hadden Nicholas Hadden, Sr H. D. Clark B. W. Trimble Amelia Young Alice Perry W. P. Oldham of the Christian Church Frankfort Bloomington Forrest Stanley Hadden Vandola Springs Robinson & Moore Court St Mt. Sterling, Kyllyr Kerr’s Hmer Helen Porter J. W. Barber Roger Hedden W. R. Tipton B. F. Cockrell W. L. Wright Bourbon County W. H. Cravens Emarriages Gifford Fielder-Skidmore Montgomery County Carter K. O. Clarke Bridge Party Ponch & Graves Vanarsdell J. H. Brunner VIA Southern Railway Lawrenceburg Champ Clark J. C. Beam, JR St. Louis, Mo Walsh Bros House of Quality
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