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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
4
We are authorized to announce candidates: W B Greene jr T Barnes John D Greene Wade for mayor G E Coons K Oldham. first, second, and fourth ward prospects. James McDonald Lee Crear Pierce Winn R P Walsh C B Stephens W R McKee L G Howard. Subject to Republican action before the State Primary on August 2 1913.
The remains of Mrs. Ella Gibbons Carroll wife of George Carroll died at Covington and were buried in St Thomas cemetery. A native of Montgomery County she was 56 and sister of Chief of Police John Gibbons. Survived by husband and six children Elizabeth Ella William Charles John Coleman. Also notices on estate of Silas Stofer with executors Belle D and John Stofer.
Private boarding notice for Mrs Eliza Samuels Ross inviting Mt Sterling visitors to Lexington address 140 Barr St contact phone 2554. A brief station ad indicating lodging services with minimal contact details.
State Union of Christian Endeavorers prepares for its state convention in the city May 2 3 4 with 150 to 200 delegates expected. Noted out of state participants include E P Gates from Chicago field secretary Ill inois Rev Earl Wilfrey from Washington United Society director D A Poling from Columbus Ohio field secretary for Ohio and Karl Lehwann from Boston international field secretary.
Mr and Mrs Wm Huls of Lexington have moved to Oil Springs and taken charge of the hotel. They plan a first class resort this year and invite the public to visit. Fishing parties are already going to the resort and Mrs Hull is noted for an elegant table.
In Mathew Darnell's East Main Street restaurant a Black man, John Burbridge, slashed Laura Lee Gilkey in the throat and breast, leaving her seriously wounded. Burbridge was arrested by officers after the attack and Gilkey received prompt medical aid.
Local notices promote a Blue Ribbon seed offer at two newspapers for five cents. A Spot Cash Grocery advertises spring lamb at Greenwade's. Huyler's candies are available at tf Geiger's Pharmacy, Sole Agent.
Chiles-Thompson Grocery Co advertises white lime at 1 dollar per barrel and 30 cents per bag in a time sale offering building material supplies.
A mass meeting debated a federal aided road from Mt. Sterling to Maysville. Officials said the government would contribute 10 000 if counties provide 20 000 for 50 miles of turnpike for one year. Questions arose on funding basis and county distribution. Voters reminded to sign only one nomination petition per office.
The Elgin Co of Fountain Square Cincinnati Ohio seeks route buyers in each town to take 10c and 20c candy boxes by delivery. Earn 75c per Saturday starting. 41-4t.
The Woman's Club and Tuesday Club arranged with the mayor to designate Friday and Saturday April 25 and 26 as cleaning days. Residents are asked to place refuse in boxes and barrels in front of their homes on the mornings of the cleanup efforts.
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