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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1914
Page
1
Winchester defeated Mt ing High School 1 to 0 at Fair Grounds park on Friday afternoon before a good crowd. Coleman and Kelly starred for the locals with Owings and Martin for Winchester. Owings struck out twelve while their backstop impressed.
H. Clay McKee & Son sold a Hupmobile five passenger touring car to Mr. M. B. French and a touring car to Miller Creek Lumber Co. Paul Strother sold a Ford runabout to Mr. J. Clay Cooper. Dr W B Robinson moved a pony to Paris in a makeshift crate on a Ford due to shipping delays.
County Court Clerk Keller Greene reports a check to settle sheep claims for the county and urges claimants to visit the clerk’s office. The dog tax this year equals 26 9-10 percent of the total claims.
Mrs. Elva J. Hamilton died Friday morning after a carbuncle and cerebrospinal meningitis followed illness that began weeks earlier. Born April 17 1878 near Frenchburg she taught Sunday School and was beloved in this city. Survived by husband Dr S F Hamilton and her parents sisters and brothers. Funeral at Holt avenue home then burial in Frenchburg family graveyard.
Mt Sterling High School and County High School prepare to open the season with a local championship game Thursday afternoon at Fair Grounds Park.
The Mt Sterling High School will grant diplomas to sixteen seniors in June. The grammar school holds its exercises June 4 with thirty diplomas and the overall commencement happens June 5. Speaker Hon. Henry Barker of Lexington will address the class in the auditorium.
Rev. Richard French died at Winchester Friday night aged 72. A Baptist minister of high standing he was born in this county and moved to Clark years ago. He left a host of friends and is survived by his wife three daughters and two sons.
Mr Silas Setters and Mrs Myrtle McClean were joined in marriage at the Baptist parsonage Thursday of last week in a small ceremony.
White cotton floor mop offered at 14 cents each with a limit of two per person during THE FAIR.
Governor Thatcher representing the Olympian Springs Hotel Company of Louisville and Judge Matthew Walton accompanied Wallace Howe to Olympian Springs on Monday to install him as manager for one year. Howe will devote his full time to the resort and has no other hotel connections. He is well known in Mt. Sterling and has many friends awaiting his return.
Montgomery County High School defeated Sharpsburg 11 to 5 Thursday afternoon at Sharpsburg. It was the second meeting of the teams with Montgomery County winning both contests.
The Court of Appeals denied a petition for rehearing by Judge Ed C. ORear for the drys in the Horton et al vs Botts et al case. This ruling marks a complete victory for the wets and closes the matter.
Dr. J. W. Porter will lecture at the Court House Tuesday evening, May 5. He is well known in this city and should be greeted by a large audience.
For sale a coal range in good condition offered by Mrs Jennie Robinson. Cheap price. Call 222 for details. 42-tt.
Lovers of horses have a prime chance to see top class sport as Lexington races begin. Races started last week and every stable is crowded with Derby eligibles. Old Rosebud, Derby favorite, won a splendid race last Saturday and several others will start this week. Pari mutuel betting is the sole wagering method. Many from this city attend daily.
A farmer near Grassy Lick found a darkey thief in his barn with a sack of corn and two chickens. After scolding him the farmer let him take the corn but warned against repeating the act. The thief replied cheerfully and asked where the farmers’ hens were, a pointed moment in rural reform.
The city has placed crushed rock on the Winchester pike and the county over 150 tons outside the city. The rock will be rolled once the roller machinist completes repairs. Main street and the Owingsville pike will be repaired with teams hauling from Mt. Sterling and Ewington to place the rock and begin work.
Next Friday and Saturday May 1 and 2, two soap deals offered at The Fair. Buttermilk soap two cakes for 5 cents, regular 5 cents. Peroxide soap six cents per cake, regular 10 cents. Remember these two days.
A poem reflecting patriotic resolve on border duty and marching orders to invade Mexico. The speaker vows to follow the flag, honor ancestors of the Alamo, and avenge past insults at Tampico. The piece expresses wartime sentiment and loyalty without graphic detail.
Mt Sterling fans await a two event program at the Fair Grounds on Monday May 4 featuring a track meet between Cynthiana High School and Mt Sterling High School followed by a hard fought baseball game. Dope suggests a tight contest with both events priced at 25 cents. Dr. Tigert of the University of Kentucky will referee the track events.
Mr. Joe A. Jackson of Winchester, former editor of the Winchester Sun, visited relatives in the county this past week. He is regarded as one of the brightest young newspaper men in the state.
The Spanish embassy in Washington reports private advice from Mexico City that General Huerta accepted Argentina Brazil and Chile offers to mediate a settlement with the United States. Officials have not commented publicly. Riots have flared in southern cities but peace offers ease tension. removal of Huerta is seen as essential to any final settlement.
Lawrence Fassett on the Levee pike reported missing chickens and corn. He fired twice at a fleeing man near his chicken house around eight o clock, but the intruder escaped. About twelve chickens were stolen. Policeman Tipton took charge of the case.
Miss Letitia Dye of Louisville married George Clinton Biggers last Thursday at Fourth Avenue Methodist Church in Louisville with Rev. R. L. Wilkinson officiating. The bride, well known here, had often visited the Calk family in this county and the union will interest many readers.
In the Lexington Herald contest Mrs W H Strossman Missed four of seventy titles Mrs Chas D Grubbs five and Dr J W Prewitt six The event highlighted sharp knowledge of song and story among participants and reflects strong community interest.
Mr H M Ringo is installing a new metal ceiling and other improvements at his popular cafe to enhance its appearance. The work aims to attract more patrons and refresh the venue.
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