Surprise Wedding Unites Nettie Richardson and Howe Thompson
Miss Nettie Richardson and Mr. Howe Thompson surprised relatives by quietly marrying last Saturday in Lexington at the home of Rev. I. J. Spencer. They returned to their city after the ceremony. Richardson has supported Red Cross work and church activities. Thompson, a former Navy man now with the Pennsylvania Railroad in Pittsburgh. The couple will reside in Pittsburgh. The Advocate offers best wishes.
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Nettie Richardson
Howe Thompson
Lexington
I. J. Spencer
William Ferguson
Mattie Baker
Miss Richardson
Red Cross
John F. Richardson
Mr. Thompson
J. W. Thompson
Uncle Sam
Navy
Pennsylvania R. A. System
Pittsburg
Mrs. Margaret Scott Dies in Lexington
Mrs. Margaret Scott died at her daughter Mrs. Kate Minihan home in Lexington Friday night. A longtime resident here she was active in the Methodist church. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Minihan of Lexington and a son Mr. John Scott of this city. Funeral services were held in Owingsville by Rev. Holmes and Rev. Henry Ficklin with burial in Owingsville cemetery. Sympathy from many friends.
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Margaret Scott
Kate Minihan
Lexington
Scott
Methodist Church
Minihan
John Scott
Owingsville
Holmes
Henry Ficklin
Owingsville Cemetery
Buried Here Friday for Cumberland Gap Resident
Mr. George B. Cockrell formerly of this county died at his Cumberland Gap home and was brought here for burial Friday. He was about 80 years old and many old friends and relatives mourn his loss. Rev. E. L. Southgate of the Methodist church conducted the services.
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George B. Cockrell
Cumberland Gap
Handsome Fall Styles for Ladies Displayed by Punch Graves Co
The new fall fashions for women are on display at Punch Graves Co with stylish dresses and coats highlighted. Details emphasize elegant lines and seasonal fabrics in a retail showcase.
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Punch, Graves & Co
Whitehall Tobacco Warehouse backs tobacco fund with first sale
The Whitehall Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse offers to support the boys in the trenches by contributing to a tobacco fund via popular subscription as the government does not provide tobacco to soldiers. It will also share commissions from the first day’s sale with the Red Cross Society. Farmers in Bath Bourbon Clark and Montgomery counties are urged to note the offers. Punch Graves & Co. advertise new ladies shoes in brown gray and black tones.
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Whitehall Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse
Red Cross Society
Bath
Bourbon
Clark
Montgomery Counties
Whitehall
John Jones Named Manager of Anderson Newcombe Store
John Jones has been appointed manager of the Anderson Newcombe Co. Store in Huntington West Virginia and has started his duties. The store is described as one of the finest ready to wear shops in Huntington. Relatives and friends congratulate him on his advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Sterling
Anderson-Newcombe Co
Huntington
W. Va
Opening of Ladies and Misses Suits and Coats
J. H. Keller invites the public to inspect the opening of ladies and misses suits and coats this Thursday and Friday. Viewers are welcome whether or not they purchase.
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J. H. Keller
Mt Sterling High Falls to Lexington in Season Opener
Mt Sterling High School football lost 20 to 7 at the Fairgrounds in a season opener against Lexington High School. Mt Sterling gave a stiff effort but outweighed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Fairgrounds
Lexington High School
Opening Day of Kentucky Trotting Meet in Lexington
Next Monday October 1 marks the Walnut Hall Cup and Futurity for two year olds at Lexington. Railroads will sell round trip tickets at reduced rates for the event. Vanarsdell's offers pure pork sausage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
Former Mt Sterling Resident Dies In Morehead
Harris T Schwab once of Mt Sterling and pitcher for the local baseball club died in Morehead after a cancer illness. A Boston native aged 33 he leaves a wife and four children. Burial was at Morehead Saturday with Masons service and Rev J Wesley Hatcher delivering the tribute.
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Harris T. Schwab
Mt. Sterling
Morehead Mountaineer
Schwab
Norton’s Infirmary
South
Boston
Mass
Morehead
Masons
J. Wesley Hatcher
Kel ler’s Opening Days Draw Attention to Sale
Ladies urged to mark Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th for the opening event at Kel ler’s store. Visitors are welcome to browse or buy during the sale and see the new offerings.
Young Montgomery men depart for Camp Zachary Taylor
A large crowd saw thirty eight Montgomery county volunteers leave by special train for Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville amid community wishes for God speed. Ernest W. Phelps missed the call due to being in the eastern region unaware of the notice. The party joined by Menefee county members and feature music from the Frenchburg band. They arrived at Camp Taylor around 8:30 PM in high spirits.
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Zachary’ Taylor
Louisville
Menefee County
Frenchburg
Ernest W. Phelps
Fall costumes need fall shoes this season
Punch, Graves and Co exclusive shoe department invites shoppers to complete autumn outfits with seasonal footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punch, Graves & Co
Engaged: Miss Susan Hood Warner to Lawrence E. Martin
Mrs. George M. Warner announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Susan Hood Warner to Mr. Lawrence Edward Martin of Bowling Green Virginia. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Warner
Susan Hood Warner
Lawrence Edward Martin
Bowling Green, Va
Transfer Wagon Hauling Service Ad
Harrison Kimbrell offers licensed hauling with Transfer Wagon. Ready to haul any kind of load. Call 503 for patronage. Ad appears as 13-4t notice.
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Harrison Kimbrell
Thompson Buys Frazer House on High Street for 5000
Mrs. Jennie D. Thompson bought the brick residence on High Street occupied by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kirkpatrick from Mr. and Mrs. John W. Frazer for the reported price of 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie D. Thompson
West Main Street
John W. Frazer
High Street
C. W. Kirkpatrick
Auto Delivery Expands as Vanarsdell & Co Receives Truck
Vanarsdell & Co has taken delivery of an auto truck and plans to use part of the fleet to distribute goods to customers. The purchase aims to speed service and widen delivery reach for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanarsdell & Co
Piano Wanted by Mt. Sterling First Grade
The First Grade of Mt. Sterling Public Schools seeks to rent a piano. If you have one, please telephone 439.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Lights Cut Off Leaves City in Darkness
Citywide electrical service failed Friday evening due to a coal shortage. Outlying lines were cut from the Lexington plant, leaving merchants and residents inconvenienced as performances and ticket returns were affected. readers urge the utility to install a larger gas engine to prevent further outages.
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Lexington
Sudden Death of Mr Ben Dragoo in Tobacco Field
Mr Ben Dragoo aged about sixty years was stricken while working in his tobacco field early yesterday morning and died shortly after being taken home. He lived on Kiddville Pike and was well regarded by many. Funeral services were held at his residence this afternoon with burial in Machpelah cemetery.
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Ben Dragoo
Mr. Dragoo
Kiddville Pike
Machpelah Cemetery
Berry Takes Manager Post at Emerson Shoe Co Branch
Mr. W. N. Berry formerly of this city and recently in Louisville has become manager of a branch store of the Emerson Shoe Co on Fourth street in Louisville. He invites friends to call when in town and his local friends extend congratulations on his good fortune.
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W. N. Berry
Louisville
Emerson Shoe Co
Fourth Street
Lost heifers in Kentucky求
Lost cattle reported between this city and Owingsville on County Court Day. A speckled heifer weighing 450 to 500 pounds had S paint on the right hip. A light red steel marked heifer weighing 450 to 475 pounds had S and O on the right hip. Reward offered for return or information. Contact Leslie Shrout Owingsville Ky.
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Owingsville
Leslie Shrout
Escoa Wins Futurity At Lexington With Red Cross Purse
Esco ba wins the Futurity for two year olds at Lexington on Saturday in a strong field. The winner's purse nears $7,000 and owner Kenneth D. Alexander reportedly donated it to the Red Cross Society. Alexander is currently in France driving an ambulance.
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Escoba
Lexington
Kenneth D. Alexander
Red Cross Society
Alexander
France
Nice Farm For Sale By EF Herbert Moss
Mr EF Herbert Moss offers his small improved farm for sale next Friday. The property is a pleasant, well located small place near the city in a good neighborhood on a main road, presenting a rare public opportunity to buy.
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EF. Herbert Moss
High School News Back For Its Third Year
The High School News returns after a brief absence as the official school organ. It is well edited and capably managed, earning praise as a credit to the institution it represents.
Lost White Setter Dog With Collar Reward Offered
A white setter with a collar is missing. A reward is offered for its return. Finder should notify W. W. Eubank Jr with any information.
Montgomery County Taxpayers Meeting Called for Saturday
A meeting of the farmers and taxpayers of Montgomery county is set for Saturday at 2:30 PM in the Court House. Mr M M Logan of the State Tax Commission will speak on the new tax laws. Attendance is urged for all taxpayers to hear matters of vital importance.
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Montgomery County
Court House
M. M. Logan
State Tax Commission
Mrs Maggie Hart 58 dies at son's home near Stepstone
Mrs Maggie Hart aged 58 died at the home of her son Claude Hart near Stepstone after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the residence Friday at 10 o clock by Rev Matt Hart with burial in the family ground. She leaves four sons and three daughters including Claude and Espie of Bath county F O and J H of Indiana Bessie of Bath county Aline Loretta of Wisconsin and Nannie Harper of this city.
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Maggie Hart
Claude Hart
Stepstone
Matt Hart
Claude
Espie
Bath County
F. O
J. H
Indiana
Bessie
Emaline Loretta
Wisconsin
Nannie Harper
Red Cross agrees to furnish one sixth of Barrow unit needs
The local Red Cross chapter will supply one sixth of the unit's needs and lists 220 bed sheets 186 pillow cases 342 napkins 120 tray covers 29 hot water bag covers 29 ice bag covers 24 dozen bed shirts 9 dozen pajamas 4 dozen convalescent robes and 4 dozen bed socks.
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The
Red Cross Society
Handsome footwear styles at Punch Graves Co
Browns and grays in light and Ladies styles headline Punch Graves Co collection. Handsome designs promise stylish feet with the new season offerings from the shop.
County Fair Home Talent Musical Promises Local Charm
Mt Sterling prepares a three act home talent musicale to benefit the Health and Welfare League. Miss Bock guides local artists in singing dancing and drama for a County Fair themed show Tuesday Oct 2 at The Table Theatre. Proceeds fund welfare work and annual fund needs.
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Hurley Gurley
Hickey Dooley
Health and Welfare League
Table Theatre
For Sale Rugs and Household Items
For sale a 9x12 Axminster rug in good as new condition a oak pedestal dining room extension table nearly new a white enamel refrigerator in perfect condition a 9x12 crex rug and a fibre rug. Phone 281 for particulars.
Believe Me Xantippe shines at The Table Theatre debut
A good crowd enjoyed Believe Me Xantippe at The Table Theatre last Wednesday. Richard Buhler made his first city appearance and won many friends. Judy and Gay are praised for delivering strong productions and urging public patronage.
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Xantippe
Table Theatre
Richard Buhler
Messrs
Judy & Gay
Off for Michigan to fetch autos for Mt Sterling Garage
Messrs Perry Flora and Paul Weckesser traveled to Flint Michigan on Sunday to recover two automobiles for the Mt Sterling Garage. Beechnut and Swift's Bacon in 1lb boxes were available at Vanarsdell's.
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Messrs
Perry Flora
Paul Weckesser
Flint
Mich
Mt. Sterling
Swift
Vanarsdell’s
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Tobacco Fund
Loose Leaf Warehouse
Wisses
John H. Keller
William Kocher
Gatlor
Keller
Camp Taylor
Miss Warner
Kate H. Gatewood
Puneh, Graves & Co
Owingsville, Ky
High School News
W. W. Eubank, Jr
Taxpayers Meeting
Barrow
Punch, Graves & Co's
Michigan
Tabe Theatre
Paramount
Fannie Ward
William Duncan
Carrol Holloway
N. B
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Harry T. Morey
Alice Joyce
Richard, the Brazen
Hearst-Pathe News
Ford Animated
Metro Wonder
Mme
Olga Petrova
Helen Holmes
Universal Current Events
Douglas Fairbanks
Paramount Picture
Prof
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