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/ will save you money on Hors,
blankets or plush Buggy robe.
Having bought them direct iron
the mills.
22-2 J. NJ. Conroy.
Chenault & Orear ask your in
spection Of their immense stock Of
Xmas goods.
22-2t Chenault & Orear.
The largest assortment Of all
kinds ofnuts, candies, figs, dates,
raisins, celery and Oysters at
5. p. Greenwade's..
For Christmas candies, fruits
ane nuts, together with staple and
fancy groceries. come to.
Roberts & Moore.
Jones, the Jeweler has the lar
gest and best selected stock in
central Kentucky. Go see him for
your holiday goods.
Come in now and buy your
Christmas candies before the as
sortment is broken.
Lindsay & Greene.
Post Card Books make beautiful
Xmas gifts. You can find them
at The Novelty Store.
Cut glass in all shapes. Cut
tings from the best American fac
tories. Chenault & Orear. 22-2t
Leave your orders for chickens,
turkeys, etc, with
Sam Greenwade.
Come in now and buy your
Christmas candies before the as
sortment is broken.
Lindsay & Greene.
Now is the time to buy your
sterling silver ware. We bought
ours before the advance and we
will give you the benefit of il.
Jones the Jeweler.
Everything new in China. We
buy direct of importers, buying
nothing but the latest styles and
styles and decorations in Havlin,
German, Austrian Bavarian and
japanese ware.
22-2t Chenault & Orear
Cltron, orange peel, lemon peel, |
seedless raisins, currants and every |
thing needed for your black cake
can be fonnd at
Lindsay & Greene's.
You get the best staple grocer
les at Sam Greenwade's.
If you are perplexed as what to
buy your frieuds for a Christmas
gift come to us and we can help
you out by showing you the larg-
EST and best assortment of novel
lies in town.
The Novelty Store.
1t is long walk to better
stock.
J. w. Jones, the Jeweler.
Bay By syenr boy Teddy Wagon
1t Chenault & Orear's. 22-2t
Place your orders for Christ
mas fruits now.
Lindsay & Greene.
For your Xmas candies, nuts
md fruits callson
S. P. Greenwade.
For your Christmas cake and
supplies call on
Roberts & Moore.
It is worth your while to see
he beautiful line of Christmas
lovelties at
The Novelty Store,
A Chair makes an appropriate
Xmas. present; will find ones that
vill suit you at w. A.. Sutton &
'on.s.
Headquarters for Christmas
andes.
Lindsay q Gre,na
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

WANTED, "A second hand corn
shelter in good shape.
A. +. Wyatt, R.F. ID. No. 6
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Trimmed and ready to wear
hats at reduced prices
21-3t Mrs. X. o. Clarke.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

See the 10c counter at
22-2t Chenault & Orear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Shelled Pecans, Almonds, English
Walnuts and mixed nuts, at
22-2t III. Linthecum's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Buggy robes, a useful prt
We have an elegant stock.
22-2t Chenault az
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Citron, orange peel, lemon pc,
seedlass raisins, currants al
everything needed for your bla,
cake can be found at
Lindsay & Greene's
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

We claim you can find at j. w.
Jones, the Jeweler, the Christmas
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Irish Mail, for children at
22-2t Chenault & Orear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12
FOR Sale.

Square piano; excellent tone
and in good condition. Also ten
yearling steers.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12
for Sale.

Two stoves. One large size Radi-
ant Home heater, first class, cheap.
One small size dining room
stove in good order.
Call at Advocate Office
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Rooms for rent in the Marshall
property on Clay street. Phone
'725. lift
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Trimble's Rink opens next week.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

A lovely hat a fine silk hand
kerchief would make a choice
Christmas present.
Roberts & Mastin.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

- p" 'r"v"~ 1"~s N'nNo PIoCNA
For
Father,
Mother,
Sister,
Brother
and Sweetheart
Can't you find suitable and
serviceable present in a nice new
pair of stylish shoes or house slip
pers and fur-trimmed nuIlifiers in
all coIors. Spalls and cvergaiters,
all colors, and Buster Brown Legs
gins for the children. If it comes
from us you can mark ito. X.
The Brunner-Berry Shoe Co..
22-2t The Shoe Dealers.
What is more appreciated for
Xmas. present than table, a chair
a chiffonier, princess dresser. a
dressing table or any piece of fur
niturel We have anything to
suit you.
22-2t w. A. Sutton & Son
Beautiful linz d fl.s< ombs,
pins, belts and beads ii Roberts q
Mastins. They are ia s;pols and
waiting to be claimed for 2 Christ
mas present. 4
Citron. orange peel, lemon pea.
seedless raisins. currants and every
thing needed for your black cake
can be found at
Lindsay & Greene's.
Gas portabIes in brush brass
and other finishes at
22-2t- Chenault & Orear.
Greenwade has the best and
cheapest Xmas candies, nuts,
fruits and Oysters in the city.
A lovely hat fine silk hand
kerchief would make choice
present.
Roberts & Mastin.
We claim YOU can find at I w
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

For Boots and Shoes made to
order by our Mr.. Walter Reisen-
ger come to Punch & Graves.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Skates for boys and girls at
22-2t Chenault & Orear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Diamonds, Rings AMI
enamel Breaches they \
test fad.
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Place your orders for Christ
mas fruits now.
Lindsay & Greene.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Leave. your orders fortul|
chickens and ducks at
s. p. Greenwsdd
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Diamond Bracelets, Signet ~
from $1.OO up. Hand painse
china and cut glass.
Jones, the Jeweler
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For the best black cake ingred-
ents call at $. 2. Greenwade,s.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Fine Fruits, Candle
Raisins and table delicace
Holidays at Harry LintEeI
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

G. B. Stephens,
At Advocate Office.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Greenwade has the best and
cheapest Xmas candies, nuts,
fruits and Oysters in the city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Look AT Our List of Holiday Locals and You Will
Find Anything You Wish.

Citron, orange peel. lemon peel,
seedless raisins, currants and
everything needed for your black
cake can be found at
Lindsay & Greene's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Toys do not cost much at
Roberts q Mastin's
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

The prettiest and newest line Of,
chairs at w, A. sutton & Sous
that were ever in the city, 5asM
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Wagons & Carts for children al
22-2t Chenault q Orear
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

When you want nice toys fol
the little ones 90 to
Roberts & Mastin )
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Gas portables in brush brass
and other finishes at
22-2t- Chenault & Orear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

We keep everythin.
cakes.
Roberts & M
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Citron. orange peel, lemon ped.
seedless raisins. currants and every
thing needed for your black cake
can be found at
Lindsay & Greene's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Place your orders for Chrisu
mas fruits now.
Lindsay & Greene.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Place your orders for Christ.
mas fruits now.
Lindsay & Greene.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Beautiful linz Vi ltass combs,
pins, belts and beads ii Roberts q
Mastln 5. They are "a sipes and
waiting to be claimed for 2 Christ
mas present.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

Gillett salty wagon, a nice pres
emit. 22-2t ChenauIt & Orear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1906-12-12

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Raisins and table delicacN uS'
Holidays at Harry Lntheu "e
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chickens and ducks at ~
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Buggy robes, useful pr!
We have an elegant stock.
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seedless raisins, currants aNd
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
BATS SWEETHEART SUES.

Butte Mon. Jan 10.-Tbere is trouble brewing for Battling Nelson because one of his sweethearts has brought a suit for breach of promise, and is going to put kink in his en- gagement to Miss Gerfie Demilt. who is appearing at the Grand theater this week with burlesque company. Liz Zette Howe of tine Watson Burlesdus company is the offended party and she is determined to sec the ait through. She wrote to New York last night and engaged the services of lawyer to look out for her interests. She says sbe was engaged 10 the fight- CT two months while he was appear ing with the company in which sh. is one Of the principals. IL was case of love at firsI sight. according to Miss Howe. Nelson was d constant companion of Miss Howe for teia weeks. He gave her his money to keep for him. She carried it in hi- tie canvas bag while she was appear ing on the stage. Tn the show she wore all of NelsoD's jewelry.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
THE DIAMOND
JIM GOT THERE
Father ORourke of hi. League One of the Directors of the Association of Base
 Ball Clubs.

Any differences that may have ex- lsted among the various minor leagues which compose the National Associa- ton of Professional Base Ball Clubs were amicably adjusted at the annual meeting in Chicago yesterday of the controlling organization.
 One faction. which was headed by Tebeau of the. American association and Grifiith of the Eastern league were only able to muster two and one-half votes out of the eighteen cast and their places on the executive board were filled by new members. Tebeau and Grifiths said they would abide by it's decisions.
 The members of the executive board which settles all questions of dispute that may come up in, the various asso- citations follows. President. F. T. Pow CTS. president of the National Associa- ton Of Professional Base Ball Clubs. reelected: secretary. J. H. Farrell. Au- burn. N. Y.. reelected for term of five years; directors, William kavan- augh. president Southern league, re elected: Eugene Bert of the Pacific Coast league, reelected. J. Ed Grillo. president of the Toledo club in the American association Ia new member: T. H. Murnane. president New England league. reelected: E. NJ. Shively. West ern association { new member: M. H. Cexton. Three league ia new mem beri. and J. H. O'Rourke. Bridgeport. president of the Connecticut State vague ia new member.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
CoRBETT TO BLAME.

If Young Cori,eft fails to defeat Aurelia HeTTera sr Loz Angeles on Friday night ir vili mean his permaa- enf refirpment frgm ihe ring. Cor betf. in sT.ite Of uzny wArniuxs an,i sefheeks has neglected Co care for his physicsl ognditioa until it is believed that he hss reaehesI the end of ais r0p.e
 When he began training for this mill De wss as bezvr a. a uiffie- weight. so that few ring experts b- lieve that tbe r-igEing preeeS< thryazh uhich be has xane sf iafe can leave kim in xlythin- hut weak trim. Cort~tt is a striking exaIaple s< what . puxilist ia-es H he dses Bst usIk a erzck He has - money fs sEesk af today. zItb0ueh ukea be defesf4.I Messsxern af Hsr1fsr1 he lad a cbeBce fo 4mass . fortune. PszrSnx the rart sf s rssi f@Ileu- h pux lism derS nss uer gsr.srr Skaakl Save keps in uiEd sse fare ~ Islsn h-reare SUsiirsn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10

evening. He has promised his friends that he will be better than he sTef was before. He will fight every miii- ute he is on the mat to make good that promise. He wants to Win and if he were worth money he would give a whole lot to get back 10 the place be once held. the lightweight cham pion of New England. He has train ed more faithfully than he has ever done in his life and he will be fit as < fiddle when he appears on the mat to morrow evening.
 And right here it might as well be told to Kelly that he will need to be fit and clever. if he ever was in his life. Young Muldoon" is in Water bury. He has shown that he. too, is in great condition. He is filled with confidence and believes he will throw Kelly two straight falls. He has been training hard for two weeks at Browns gymnasium in New York and has been taking physical exercise from Sydney Roth. the great physical culture instructor in upper New York. ne Qds Dttu IutlliAHe afVuhh NTAtA" "A park every day before be came here. distance of some seven or eight miles. getting himself in condition. The use of the medicine ball and wrestling with all corners has put him in superb condition and he looks it. He has never seen Kelly and he never makes it practice of forming the ac- duaintance of his opponents until he steps into the ring and shakes them by the hand He will he there wHh tie goods and if. Kelly is as it as he says be is. and there is no reason to doubt it. the lovers of wrestling will see one of the fastest bouts they have ever witnessed in this city. Friday night Muldoon wrestles Joe Cannon. the lightweight champion of England. who has just come over here. 1'nis will be a semi-windup to the Bothner and Swanson contest
 The two preliminaries tomorrow evening will be oorkers. That Billy Smith and Young Moriarty contest will be fast and furious. It will be fight right from rbe drop of the hat. The other preliminary will he one of the surprises of the evening for the unknown Irish Lad, will meet Kid Hartford. and if you have never seen clever wrestling with all kinds Of holds you will see it fin this match.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
THE PUGILISTS
TWIN WOULD WIN
Jeffries Say. Twin" Sullivan Can Whip O'Brien- Bat Nelson
 in Trouble.

Jim Jeffries came into Los Angeles the other day from his farm and threw few hot ones into Jack OBrien about his championship abili- ties. Here is what the big fellow said:
 Why didn't O'Brien challenge Spreckels or Huntington" said ths champion. He certainly had nc more right to issue den to me than he has to sling one at either of the gentlemen named. If O'Brien thinks he is cham pion and wants the sporting element to recognize him as such, why don't he fight Twin Sullivan. Marvin Hart, Tommy Ryan and others that are an xious to fight. and not try to make capital out Of nTy reputation: Just quote ne as saying that mink TwiIi Sullivan can beat O'Brien One tlliua is certain. that if they come together. I'll have to bAf fey acres of my Bur- bank ranch that Twin takes all tIe championship aspirations out of his cranium.''
 Jen. when informed that O'BrieB was the hero of the hour in the east since he defeated FitZsimmons. and that the Philadelphian had been car red on his admirers shoulders in his home city. said: .....
 T came home recognized by every one as the champion of the world and never had brass bands or the carrying or the shoulder episode in mine. Plain old hearty grips. and few drinks with the boys was all got. but then. you know. neyeIs dug down in my pockets or sent on advance agents an- nouncing tnat I was coming. guess that explains the lack Of these great displays of enthusiasm accorded other fighters. Maybe I wasn't as popular as Jack O'BrieH. Jim Corbett and ott- CTS. but one thing is certain: they can have all they want Of that from this time on. Good old farm life is good enough for me. and Sl01.O10 in gold would not induce me to re-enter the ring. I'm through for all time. and hope O'Brien. Hart and the others will settle their difficulties and let me alone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
THE SPORTING NEWS.

last Saturday to meet at Bob Iagoni gals last night and make match De tween Sommerville and Winters. The Windsor Locks man was on hand with some of his packers and they were loaded to the muzzle with money to place on the champion. O'Connell and Winters did not show up and they did not send any word. Sommerville's packers were ready to deposit $1O0 to bind the match.
 Sommerville said 1t required only the presence in town of good wresr- Ter to call the bluff of men who called themselves wrestlers and he said he sized the New Haven men up as hot air bunch from start 10 finish. He said he would make match with any man in the world for from I27 to 132 pounds. He said he didn't care where he came from. All he wants is to shake hands with him on the night of the match. Sommerville says be will let O'CoHnell's man of easy and will wager $50 of his own money that he
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
piTsHEEpY LEAVES.

Going to Morocco and Has Peculiar
 Bait in His Trunks.
 New York, Jan I0-Pstrick Sheedy, five trunks. three grips and as fine a bank roll es ever went out of the country, got away yesterday on the Cunard steamship Caronia- Mir sheedy is going to do some fishing in Tan gier. Morocco. and his baggage is said to contain a fine assortment of excel lent tackle.
 -As for bait. said the genial Mir Sheedy. as he prepared to climb the gangplank- Fl have the Irishman's biz stick-his wits
 A small company of his frieDls early yesterday called at the Hotel Lincoln to give Sheedy q jolly fare well More than a dozen went to the pier for the last look and the last bandshake
 Sheedy is no longer a younx man. and while rery spry for a man of his years be is not the Sheedy that start ed out years ago to give the Egypt isns an opportunity to stir their slug zish blood over Eznes of chance
 He has been very secrrfive rexsnt ing his plans upon arriving ef Tsa- gier. He viH leave the stezu<hip at Gibraltar and then crp>s the straits to the city in Morocco Sheedy said that he would not remain longer fhsn four moaths- snd thsr be expected e he back in time te afte8i the fornss opening of Co1ey Island for the sun mrr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
RAGING AT NEW ORLEANS.
Beecher and Monet Winning Favor.
 ties at City Park Track.


 ties at City Park Track.
 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. l0.-Beecher and Monet. both of whom outclassed their fields. were the only decided fa- vorites to win at City park French Nun divided betting bonors with Don Fonso Clifton Forge found the dis tance in the fifth race too great for him. and Iyanboe was used up in mak- ing early pace. Summaries:
 First Race. = Morendo. first: Arab, second: Oddoletts. third.
 Second Race.-French Empress. first: Belle of the Bay. second: Imposition. third. Third Race-Beecber. first: Alcanta- "a. second: AZelina. third.
 Fourth Race Monet. first: Gus Hei- dorn. second: Astarita. third.
 Fifth Race. - Envoy. first: Clifton Forge second: Belden. third.
 Sixth Race.-French Nun, first: Don Fonso. second: Minnehahs. third. Seventh Race.-Elliot. first: Careless, second: Adesso. third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
STATE GUN CLUBS.
Will Hold Three Shoots in Hartford
 Next Summer.

Will Hold Three Shoots in Hartford
 Next Summer.
 Hartford. Jan 10.-Instead Of hay ing state shoots in the towns that have membership in the ConsoHdafed Gun Club association of Connecticut there will l,e three state shoots in this city next summer at the grounds. Of the Colt Gun club. This was decided upon at the annual meeting of the as- socistioh Monday afternoon at the Ho tel Hartford There will be local shoots and tournaments by the east ern and western divisions of the assn citation. The divisions will be as fol- lows:
 west-Hsrtfoud. Waterbury. New Haven. Bristol and Bridgeport
 East-Norwich. wiilImsntic, Rock vile and New London.
 other gun clubs are expected to join the association during the year The program for the state shoots and the prizes to be offered were left with the executive committee Oficers were elected ss follows:
 Presfdent-Herbert Mills of Bristol.
 Secretary and treasurer-D. '. C. Moore of South Manchester.
 Direcfor<-L F. Taft of Norwich and H. R- Edgerton Of wiIlimantic
 The delegates present were L. R. Libby. Robert NcFesridse. ". NexIck and Dr Rowe of Harfford: John Dra- her of Waterbury: F. E. Metcaife snd Edward White of Rockville. Dr Hau- kins of New Britain. Herberr NIlis and A. H. Porter of Bristol: Herrr Edxerton and Prank Buzbee of wIIli mantle: I. P. Taft Of Norwich: D. '. C. Moore of South Manchester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-10
,RrssELL THE VICTOR.

Philadelphia Jan. i0--Unk Russell had shade the better of Kid Sulli. .. van of Baltimore. in a swift six round bout before the Washington Athletic club Monday night.
 Sullivan is the eleverer of the two but his blows seemed 10 Lave practi- cally no effect on the husky Russell. who kept hammering and slaInming away. to all appearances obliyious to the rain of wallops and jabs that his opponent was peppering him with. The first round was >ullivan's. but the Philadelphian rushed in sitter that and forced matters. Russell brougIl. the blood in the second and frequently staggered Sullivan. Russell was hiss ed for holding. h the hfth round Sullivan was knocked down by Rus sell with q terrific right to the heart and took the count of nine