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V MT. STERLING! ADVOCATE. ITEMS, NEW AND TRUE; THOUGHTS, GENEROUS AND GENTLEMANLY VOLUME XXII MT. STERLING, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1912. NUMBER 23 MRS. JACK OWINGS Dies at Her Home in the County After a Long Illness. If ft Hh 'T: r GIGANTIC ENTERPRISE Kentucky Utilities Co., Buy Mt. Sterling Wa ter, Light & Ice Co. Great Improvements To Be Inaug urated By New Concern. 4 Tho Kentucky Utilities; Co., have just closed tho deal for tho Mt. Sterling Water, Light & Ico Co., and several other lighting companies in Central Kentucky. Tho Kentucky Utilities Co., is a corporation composed of Northern capitalists. The new company has asked the Fiscal Court of Montgomery coun ty to offer for sale a franchise per mitting tho erection of poles and the stringing of wires etc., so the farmers of our county can, should they desire, have tho use of electric currentrfor lighting purposes or for the running of machinery etc. A copy of the franchise that is to be offered may bo seen on another page of this paper. Just what the plans of the now concern aro in regard to electric roads cannot be ascertained but the corporation is a very wealthy one and will doubtless give this phase of the business their careful consideration, and it is probable that electric lines will be run to Qwpgsville, Sharpsburgand other nearby towns. This is one of tho largest trans actions' ever made in Kentucky and has possibilities of untold value to Mt. Sterling and Mont gomery county. Here It Isl What? Large selection of fine cigars, merchaum and briar pipes. Just the ideal Christinas present f,or HIM. 23-3t. i M. Ringo. H, Rents Nice farm. Mr. W. Caldwell Clay has rent ed the D. P. Walker farm on the Owingsville pike from tho Walker heirs and will get possession March 1st. This is one of tho best farms in the country. , - - Courteous treatment, prompt delivery and your trade appreci ted. S. E. Kelly & Co. 12tf The present with a .future, and many futures can be found at Jones' Jewelry Store. Get your Xmas candies at Van arsdell's. XWVVViWWWVWvWvVVWvV BARNES' .Xmas Specials. 5000 pounds Fresh, Pure Candies, 7, 10, 15 and 25c pound 2500 pounds New Nuts, all kinds, shelled or whole Fancy Bunch Raisins, Figs, Dates and Crystalized Fruits Seeded Risins and Washed Currants, 10 and iac a box 100 boxes Sweet Florida Oranges, 15, 25, 30 and 40c dozen Get our box price on Grape Fruit and Oranges Atmoore's and Helm's Plum Pudding and Mince Meat Sole Agents for Trow's Perfection Flour, best by test Whitman's and Lowney's Fine Candies in Xmas Boxes Largest display of Imported Fireworks in the City T. K. Barnes & Sons fc'VMWMWMVvW TOBACCO MARKET first Sales to Start in This City Wednesday Morning, Dec. 11. Both Warehouses Have a Large Amount of the Weed on Floor. The first tobacco sale of the season will be held in this city this morning when tho new Farmers' Tobacco Warehouse will bo open ed. We are informed that the sale will be conducted at the Far mers' Warehouse in the morning and at tho Burley Loose Leaf Warehouse in the afternoon. Quite a large amount pf tobacco has been received by both houses and a largo crowd will bo present to witness the first sale. Arrange ments have been made with the large factories and they will all be represented. Sales will be held at both houses on M6ndays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and this market is sure to command the highest prices. 'Who? What? Why? Who? J. W. Jones, 40 years of fair dealing. What? Tho largest stock of diamonds and jewelry in Central Kentucky, Why? Something everybody wants, can be found in tho varied line at Jones' Jewelry Store. Mr. Orvllle Cecil and Miss , Sudie Dunn-United in Marriage. Last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. Bruce Willoughby on Locust street, in this city, Mr. Orville Cecil and Miss Sudie Lee Dunn were united in marriage, Rev. H. D. Clark performing the ceremony. Mr. Cecil is a son of Mr. J. B. Cecil and is a promising young farmer. Miss Dunn is a daughter of Mr. Rufus Dunn and is a prominent young lady of the Sideviow neighborhood. She was formerly a correspondent of this paper and has a host of friends. Both of the contracting parties are well known and have tho best wishes of many friends. Cut class makes a present al ways annreciated. We have tho foods and tho prices lower than we ever had. John Robinson & Co. We servo only Huyler's Choco late at our fountain. ' Geiger's Pharmacy. I IS NEARLY HERE AND THIS IS THE Hi -Au S T T7v7" :e IE ZEC , FOR ORDERING FOR XMAS-MADE FROM SPECIAL DIES See T77"i:n.d.OTxr XDIsplsu'sr AND ORDER TODAY Our lino of Engravod Cards cannot bo equaled. REMER1DER, anico box of Monogram Stationery or Engraved Cards mako tho IDEAL XMAS PRESENT AJDT7"Oa.AJI?E PUB. CO. 'Phono 74 INCORPORATED Excellent Christian Woman Dead. Mrs. Malinda Ann Mitchell, aged 88 years, died at the homo of her daughter, Mrs. R. Bruce Young, in the county, Sunday, from tho effects of a fall sho re ceived several weeks ago. Mrs. Mitchell was formerly Miss Malinda A. Embry and was a daughter of Mr. Jacob Embry, who died during the Civil War. She was the widow of Mr. William Mitchell, who was President of the Farmers' National Bank, of this city. Mrs. Mitchell is sur vived by one daughter, Mrs. R. Bruce Young, one sister. Mrs. Eliza Allen, of Lexington, and many other relatives in Mont gomery and surrounding counties. Mrs. Mitchell was a most excel lent Christian woman and the news of her death will cause sad ness to many friends. The body was shipped to Lex ington Monday afternoon where funeral services were conducted. Interment in tho family lot in the Lexington cemetery. Standard Foot Warmers, asbes tos covering, $1.75 at Conroy's. 23-3t Ducks, geese, chickens and tur keys for your Christmas dinner at 22-4t. Greenwade's. To the Voters of Montgomery County. At tho proper time I will an nounce my candidacy for tho nom ination for Jailer of Montgomery County, subject to tho action of tho Democratic primary, August 2, 1913, and would ask ray friends not to commit themselves to some one else. Respectfully, John F. Richardson. A nice Xmas gift is a box of cigars from $1 to $4. Fred G. Morris. Wo aro laying aside goods now for Xmas delivery. Jones' Jewelry Store. Can You Beat It. Mr. W. P. Oldham, Manager of tho Indian Creek Coal & Feed Co., on Monday brought us a stalk of corn raised on tho Hurt farm by a man named Craycraft that measured 10 feet from tho roots to the lirst ear of corn. The corn must have been 16 or 17 feet high from tlo roots to tho top of tho tassell. Our lino of holiday goods is now ready. Tho Novelty Store. In order to make this tho banner year of our business, I am offer ing special inducements. ' J. W. JONES, Jeweler. Opp. Govornmont Bld'g Bright's Disease fatal To Prominent Woman. Mrs. Emily F. Wilkerson died at her homo on East Main street Monday morning of acute Bright's disease. Mrs. Wilkerson had been a sufferer for the past year but had only been confined to her bed for the past week. She was born February 3, 1842 in Clark county and was a daughter of James Leo and Elizabeth Berkley Keas. She was married to Mr. W H. Wilk erson on October 19, 18G5 at Emi nence Ky. Mr. Wilkerson pre ceeded her to the grave only a few years ago. Deceased had been a consistent member of the Methodist church for lifty-uve years and was a love ly Christian woman who, during all the trials of life, always put her dependance in the Lord and Master sho had served so long, and when the ravages of disease mado her suffering almost unbear able she stood same with patience and fortitude. Sho is survived by four daugh ters, Mrs. D. M. Reed, Misses Elizabeth Berkey, Emily Francis and Ray Keas Wilkerson and three sons, J. Will, J. Wells and N. A. Wilkerson and two brothers, one of Texas and one of Kentucky, and eleven grandchildren besides many other relatives in Montgom ery, Clark and Fayette counties. To tho bereaved family we ex tend our sympathy. Tobacco Sales. The following tobacco sales have been reported: Harry Howell to Peed & Co., 8,000 pounds at 12c and 12,000 pounds at 13ic Henry Gaitskill, 12,000 pounds at 12c, Dunlap Gay, 12,000 pounds at 12Sc. Bright Cockrell, 8,000 pounds at 12c. All'of tho abovo crops will bo sent to Lexington. Wm. Dunaway, 3,000 pounds at llic. Sam Tread wav, 3,000 pounds at lie. Will Howell, 8,000 pounds at lie. Mr. A. R. Robertson and Kirk patrick & Clay have bought a large amount of tho weed at pre vailing prices. Notice. On and after December 20, 1912, I will proceed to levy on the prop erty of all persons owing taxes duo the City of Mt. Sterling, Ky. b. j. Mcdonald, 23-3t. City Tax Collector. , ... Dressed chickens at Vunarsdoll's Was One of the Best Beloved Women in this Section. Mrs. Jack Owings died at her home in the county last Wednes day night after a long spell of sickness. During her long days of suffering she bore up bravely and was ever ready to heed her Master's wishes and when the final summons came sho was ready to bid earthly friends good-bye and enter that beautiful land beyond tho stars where suffering and sor row are unknown. Before her marriage she was Miss Nora Peters, of Owingsville, and was one of the most popular and talented young society women in the State and made countless friends throughout Central Ken tucky who mourn with the grieved husband in his boreavement. Besides her husband, Mrs. Ow ings is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Peters, of Owingsville; one sister, Miss Louise, of Owingsville, and two brothers, John Peters, of Owings ville, and Emil Peters, of George town. The funeral, with services con ducted by Rev. G.'W. Mills, of Owingsville, was held at her late residence Friday morning at 10 o'clock with burial in the Owings ville cunetery. A nice quadruple plate drinking cup, value $1, given away with every $5 purchase. John Robinson & Co. Telephone Plant Sold. The Old Kentucky Telephone and Telegraph Co., who own and operate the exchanges in this city and Winchester have sold their holdings to the Bell Telephone Co., one of tho largest telephone com panies in tho world, according to a report published in tho Louis ville Times. Wo do not know what effect this will have on tho management of tho company here but hope Mr. B. F. Buckner who has been the efficient Manager hero for several years past will be retained bv the new concern. Mrs. Oldham Greene's fine home-made candies on sale at W. S. Lloyd's drug store. Rents Barn. Mr.. J. W. Boardman has rented tho old Harper stable on Mays villo street recently occupied by Wick Bush and will conduct a first class feed and sale stable. Mr. Boardman is a man of wide ac quaintance and a courteous gentle man and is sure to succeed in his new venture. Got fruit for your black cake at Vanarsdell's. Christmas La Vallieres Lockets Rings Scarf Pins Brooches Bar Pins Cud Buttons Brucelets Hat Pins Belt Buckles Shoe Buckles ffiryan dc 9Jhitehead '$ NEW JEWELRY STORE PUBLIC SCHOOL Reception and Dedica tion Exercises to be Held Tuesday. Should Be Attended by Parents and Everyone Interested. On Tuesday, December 17, a re ception will be held in the new High School building, on North Maysville street, from 2 until 4 o'clock in tho afternoon, to which all patrons and friends of the in stitution are invited. It is the de sire of the Board of Education that the citizens of the community in spect the buildings and equipment and familiarize themselves with the facilities which have been pro vided for the education of the children of the city. Refresh ments will be served by the girls of the Senior and Junior classes. In tho evening at 7:30 dedica tory exercises will be held in the new auditorium, and at this time the following program will be rendered: Invocation Rev. H. D. CJarlt Song "America" High School Students Address "Progress of Our School During the Last Twenty Years" L. T. Chiles, member Uoard of Education Song "Battle Hymn of Kentucky" High School Students Address "Progress of Our City During the Last Tnenty Years" W.B. Thompson. Pres, Business Men's Club Song "Old Kentucky Home High School Students Address "Progress of Education During the Last Twenty Years". Hon. Jno. G. Winn Song "Goodnight. Ladles .High School Hojs It is hoped that many will avail themselves of this oportunity to be shown through the school buildings and become acquainted with educational conditions in our city. Rooms for rent; furnished, in Baumont Hotel, with or without meals. Apply to A. L. Laughlin 23-4t. More Trouble in Bath. The Rose Run Mine strike trou bles have broken out again and a trestle and two tenant houses be longing to tho company were de stroyed by fire Saturday night. Capt. Mullikin, of Lexington, was summoned and his bloodhounds put on tho trail and ran to tho house of one of the labor leaders in that section, however no ar rests have been mado. Quite a number of indictments were re turned at the last meeting of the Grand Jury in Bath county and this trouble coming so soon after the rendering of these indictments makes tho trouble take a very ser ious aspect. Fresh bulk candies the very best 40c tho pound, any quantity. Fred G. Morris. You can get homo-made candies, made every other day by Mrs. Oldham Greene, at W. S. Lloya's drug store. Suffgestions Chains Match Boxes Pendants Cigarette Cases Watches Cigar Cutters Umbrellas Pocket Knives Toilet Sets Candle Sticks Manicure Sets Vases Traveling Sets Clocks Military Sets Electroliers Mesh Bags Key Rings Vanities Baking Dishes Card Cases Carving Sets, Bag Tags. Sterling Silver, Cut Glass, Sheffield and Rookwood