E R Little Sells Wyetta Mare at Danville Sale
E R Little of this city sold his fast pacing mare Wyetta to G Cecil of Danville for a substantial sum. Wyetta is a daughter of Gambetta Wilkes and Credition with a 2 22 record and kin to George Gano 2 02 and Credette 2 054. She has a Louisville half mile record and strong lineage including Emma Offutt 2 114 as a half sister to the dam.
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E.R. Little
Tok. G. Cecil
Danville
Lexington Herald
Wyetta
Gambetta Wilkes
Credition
Nuthorst
George Gano
Credette
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Tennessée
Emma Offutt
Setters and Peed Pony Team Headed to Tennessee Circuit
Messrs A B Setters and Jas R Peed departed for the Tennessee fair circuit to race pacing horse John Rowan and runner Mallow Dixon. They recently returned from fairs including Middlesboro and Somerset where they won six races with John Rowan and Jon Dixon captured five wins and two seconds. They anticipate five to six weeks on the circuit and friends here wish them continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. B. Setters
Jas. R. Peed
John Rowan
Mallow Dixon
Middlesboro
Somerset
Jon Dixon
Tennessee
Cataract Removed By Doctor Reynolds In City
J. W. Hendrick of Pomeroy ton underwent successful cataract removal on the left eye by Dr. J. F. Reynolds. The operation was described as very successful and Hendrick is recovering rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hendrick
Pomeroyton
J. F. Reynolds
Shelburne Declines Tobacco Warehouse Board Appointments
Victor Shelburne declined the manager post for the new Farmers' Tobacco Warehouse in the city. Directors elected C. C. Chenault, Pierce Winn and A. B. Oldham as the Board of Managers who will take charge. Don’t miss the Houn Dawg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Shelburne
Farmers’ Tobacco
C. C. Chenault
Pierce Winn
A. B. Oldham
Autumn wedding announced for Sarah Weathers and Cecil Greene
The engagement of Miss Sarah Weathers to Cecil Greene of this city was announced on Sunday. The bride is from Avon Kentucky and well regarded in social circles here. Mr. Greene, son of Mr and Mrs W B Greene, is a prominent local farmer with many friends. The wedding is planned for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cecil Greene
Sarah Weathers
Cecil Greene
Greene
Mattie Weathers
Avon
Mr. Greene
W. B. Greene
Trotting Meeting Called Off Over Low Entry Counts
The trotting meeting planned in this city for October 3 to 5 has been canceled due to few entries. Officials express regret that the event could not proceed and acknowledge backers Mr Sterling and Mr Hoffman Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
W. Hoffman Wood
Registration Day Reminder
Tuesday October I s regular registration day urging residents to register.
Dinner honor for Mrs Warren and daughter Ame lia
Mr and Mrs Geo Bud Turner entertained about 25 relatives at dinner Sunday for their guests Mrs Frank Warren and daughter Ame lia of Parkersburg West Virginia The meal prepared by Mrs Turner pleased all and the hosts praised their guests. Bring us your country produce We will treat you right. 5S E Kelly Co 12tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B
Bud) Turner
Frank Warren
Amelia
Parkersburg
W. Va
Turner
E. Kelly & Co
Defining a Gentleman by Character and Generosity
A concise profile describes a gentleman as unpretentious and brave, treating all with respect, avoiding deceit or squealing when losing, and not bragging when winning. He is fair to women, children, and the elderly, and shares the world while letting others have theirs.
Circuit Court Opens for September Term in City
The September term of the Circuit Court began a postponed session with Judge A W Young presiding. The docket is small with few consequential cases. Wills of J M Bigstaff and Mrs M W Chorn to be construed. Grand jury charged on duty and game law violations highlighted. Court likely to sit about two weeks. I have hired a top cook to serve oysters and short orders on quick notice. F G Mortis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
A. W. Young
J. M. Bigstaff
M. W. Chorn
Advocate Moving to New Home on Main Street
The Advocate Publishing Company announces a move to the Chenault and Crear building on Main Street beside the Mt. Sterling Water Light and Ice Co. The next issue will be published as usual, with all business operations continuing without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate Publishing Company
Mr. Steerling
Chenault &Crear
Main Street
Mt. Sterling Water, Light & Ice Co
Apyo- Cate
W C T U State Convention Opens in Mt Sterling
The thirty second annual State Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union convenes today at the Christian Church in Mt Sterling Kentucky. Delegates arrive at noon and a session follows with committee work and an open meeting at 7 30 p m. Notable speakers will attend and the program includes a welcome address, religious and civic speakers, music and a president’s address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
The
Christian Church
Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
Geo. Kennard
R. A. Chiles
W. C. Hamilton
H. D. Clark
J. W. Prewitt
Lucile Brooks Set for Columbus Races
Lucile Brooks the fast green pacing mare owned by J. R. Magowan has been shipped to Columbus. Reinsman Richard Curtis will guide her through several starts this week and next as spectators expect fast times from the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Brooks
J. R. Magowan
Columbus
Richard Curtis
Short orders served in short time F G Morris
A brief note records fast service at F G Morris in a short time frame dated December 21. It highlights swift food preparation and efficient turnaround for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Morris
Colored Fair Week Opens at Montgomery County Fair Grounds
The colored fair will be held in this city at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds on Thursday Friday and Saturday under the auspices of The Young Men's Colored Fair Association. Promises indicate a huge success with strong promotions and expectations of a large crowd barring bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Fair Grounds
Young Men’ 'S Colored Fair Association
Farmer Thomas Wilson Dies of Blood Poisoning
Thomas Wilson, a 61 year old farmer from this county, died Saturday from blood poisoning after a cow kick to his leg. He left several children and many friends mourn his loss.
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Thomas Wilson
Mt Sterling High Defeats Owingsville 8 to 4 in Close Game
The Mt Sterling High School baseball team beat Owingsville High School 8 to 4 on Saturday afternoon. The contest stayed tight until late when Owingsville unraveled, allowing Mt Sterling to pull away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling High School
Owingsville High School
Owingsville
Real estate bargains offered by T. F. Rogers & Son
For sale a seven room dwelling with stable and plot well located priced at 1600 dollars. Other bargains in real estate from 650 dollars. Apply to T. F. Rogers and Son, real estate agents. After October two phonograph coupons with cash purchases at 941 Cea The Novelty Store.
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T. F. Rogers & Son
Public Renting of Fitzpatrick Estate Farms
At the public rental before the Court House on Saturday the Fitzpatrick estate farms were leased. The Bailey farm of 160 acres went to Thomas Fitzpatrick for 915 dollars. Howard's Mill 581 acres leased to the same party at four dollars per acre. 80 acres of grass land rented to John and Sam Grew Wade at 3.95 dollars per acre. Bath county farm of 210 acres leased to John Wiggington of Bath county for 536 dollars.
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Taylor Fitzpatrick
Court House
Bailey
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Howard
John
Sam Greenwade
Bath County
John Wiggington
Col P. Thomson Suffers Paralytic Stroke
Col P Thomson of Thomson Station Clark County suffered a stroke after leaving the Winchester courthouse where he was a witness in the Stofer Duff case. Taken home his right side was affected but condition improved and friends hope he will soon be able to be out. Also notice: descriptive catalogs for a registered saddle horse sale by John T Woodford or R B Young. sale set for Thursday Oct 17.
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H. P. Thomson
Thomson Station
Clark County
Winchester
Stofer-Duff
Thomson
John T. Woodford
R. B. Young
Tobacco Handling Accident Sparks Caution
Joe Gay suffered a painful hand injury while unloading tobacco last week as the pain of the mishap illustrates the hazards of the trade. The note ends with a remark on perseverance and a nod to a soon upcoming event featuring Houn Dawg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gay
Five Fish and Game Wardens Appointed
At a Montgomery Fish Club meeting in the County Court room on Saturday afternoon five wardens were appointed to enforce game and fish laws with county and town members among them. The article notes a detective will assist in enforcing season violations and mentions a dam project on Slate Creek plus fish stocking plans of J Clay Cooper seeking 500000 white striped bass and 500000 yellow perch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Fish Club
State GamesVarden
Slate Creek
Kirk
W. A. DeHaven
J. Clay Cooper
For Rent Front Room Near Courthouse
Nicely furnished front room two blocks from the Courthouse. Inquire at this office. 12-2.
Prominent Professors Inspect Local Orchard Prospects
Prof C W Mathews of State University horticulture and Prof Doyle from Washington visited Mr J T Coons's orchard last Saturday to assess soil suitability for large scale fruit culture. They were impressed and sent a soil sample to Washington for analysis. Best home killed steaks and roasts at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Mathews
Horticultural Department of State University
Prof. Doyle
Bureau of Horticulture
Washington
J. T. Coons
Stofer Duff Law Suit Ends With Defense Verdict
In the Circuit Court at Winchester a verdict favored defendant T. N. Duff in the case A. W. Stofer vs. Duff. The plaintiff seeks an appeal. The dispute stems from the burning of a tobacco barn on Stofer's property, which Duff had rented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
A. W. Stofer
T. N. Duff
Mr. Stofer
Mr. Duff
Seven meat hogs offered for November delivery
B F Mark lists seven hogs for November delivery at 11 head. The note includes a firm statement about fairness, noting the speaker and reader acknowledge the standard of fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Mark
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Wyette
Shelburne
J. D. Hazelrigg & Son
W. C. T. U. State Convention
Jennie Thomson
Lodema
Lillian Wood
Soleo
Bessie Henry
Frances E. Beauchamp
Fitzpatrick
Col P. Thomson
Satan
Houn Dawg
Best Home
Vanarsdell’s
Rogers Co
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