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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
4
Mr. John S. Duty announces his bid for City Clerk of Mt. Sterling in the state primary in August. He cites wide acquaintance and strong business capacity and asks Democratic voters to consider his candidacy seriously.
The state witnesses a surge in Go-to-Sunday-School movements across Kentucky, reaching all communities and signaling a new moral era. Also, Senator-elect Beckham and Judge Ed C. O'Rear publicly risk their reputations and futures on a stated moral conviction, earning credit for pursuing higher citizenship ideals.
Burley warehouse and grounds covering 5 acres are for sale. Apply to Asa Bean at phone 622. The fragment notes Greenwade's carries a finest line of meats.
Two rooms available for rent on Queen Street offered by Miss Anna Barrow at 43 21. Property transfer handling by J W Baber and phone contact 840. Listing notes location and contact details for inquiry.
The Interior Journal comments on a Courier editorial by Watterson that attacks prohibitionists and Democrats while praising prose. It argues that Watterson is aligned with whisky interests and questions his influence on voters as he fails to advocate a higher cause than liquor.
Multiple deeds recorded including Nannie Eastin to John W. Williams on Wilson Street for 150 dollars. Jones to Allen G. Prewitt for warehouse property along Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad for 1 dollar. 75 acres along Spruce Creek from R A Childers to E B Nickell for 500 dollars. Maggie Anderson to Walter Gilvin near Sideview for 250 dollars. Quisenberrys to C W McCormick Camargo Springs lots 1 2 and 7 for 1 dollar. Ricketts to G H Strother Bank Street business block for 1 dollar. Combs to Huff 49 acres on Spruce Creek for 500 dollars.
Advert says requests for estimates on Higgin metal window screens or Higgin all metal window strips should be sent to T. A. Hendricks in Lexington Kentucky.
Auction conducted by J. W. Cecil with bidders driving prices for horses from 40 to 99 dollars, mules and yearlings 120 dollars, cows 50 to 80 dollars, calves 31.50, hay 20 per ton, corn 4.40 per barrel, chickens 4.50 a dozen, pork products and farm implements also sold. Large crowd and bidding attracted at the sale in this county last Wednesday.
A brief note promotes trying coffee offerings at Vanars Dell's with a call for a trial or sample tasting. The text emphasizes selecting the best line of coffees and inviting customers to experience the menu.
Correspondent reports that a Sabbath school has been organized at Gilead church in Levee with a superintendent, vice superintendent, secretary, and five teachers from diverse denominations. The 3 PM Sunday sessions aim to revive the old church’s community activities and invite all residents to attend with their children and youth.
S. F. Deai of Stoops neighborhood found dead after drinking poison and valued at $100. Gay Shrout of Bath County bought 28 head of 525-pound steers at 40 each from J. S. Wheeler. Wheeler also sold 18 steers, 325 pounds, at 28 each and a fat bull at 36. Robert Gay of Sideview reported a brood mare with a four week old male colt. Hogs shipped to Cincinnati market ranged 7.25 to 7.40 per hundred, with a 250-pound hog batch selling at 7 cents per pound to W. B. Greene. John Childers bought a ten-year-old mare for 125 from Miss Mary T. Henry. Mrs. G. W. Kincaid bought a milch cow for 45 from Mr. Ginter of Stepstone. John H. Myers sold to John Wigginton a sow and seven pigs for 20.
Eight room residence on West High Street with bath and modern conveniences. Apply to Henry Maher or Oldham and Frazer. 43-4t.
Stock of all kinds is looking good with cattle in fine shape after heavy feeding. Sheep and lambs are in excellent condition aided by open weather. Lambs contracted and sold earlier at 7 and 74% cents, wool at 25 and 90 cents per pound. Lambs growing rapidly, ewes proline this year. Some loss from mongrel cars, more at large than ever before.
Races at Lexington this week are of higher class than in years past with more horses housed at the track. Officials deserve praise for the strong handling of the sport.
Commissioners D J Burchett A L Hart and Robert Howell report land division for the late C O Moberly heirs. Minnie Moberly receives 125 acres including the old residence, Bessie Moberly Howell 93 acres unimproved, and Lena Moberly's two children 126 acres unimproved. Allocation reflects advances to Mrs Howell.
The probate notice states the deceased was brother to Lena Moberly and the estate valued at about $45,000, with the overall value of the estate outlined for settlement.
Beginning Wednesday morning I will sell privately my household furniture including large sideboard walnut bookcase walnut dresser and washstand oak combination bookcase hall rack iron beds parlor carpets rugs pictures ornaments hall stove gas heater tables and many other articles too numerous to mention. 41 11 Mrs Nannie K Hibler The Advocate for printing.
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