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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1915
Page
1
The temperance leader honors Bridges White, praising his character, legal skill, and lifelong service. He argues a local man with strong morals and steady temperament is best for the district bench and urges home voters to back White.
Anise Hunt writes to county readers denying rumors she will serve as deputy circuit court clerk regardless of August results. She urges support for John H. Blount to aid the Hunt family of the late R. J. Hunt.
A stray heifer found at 4-21 C. mentions owner identification and payment of costs. Contact C. T. Watts to claim the animal and cover expenses.
The Bourbon News endorses McChesney urging voters to express themselves at the polls on the State dry question. The platform champions democracy and majority rule, calling for voters to decide if the state should remain dry.
A concise reflection notes that courteous behavior in children often signals the development of refined manners in adulthood, suggesting early courtesy lays groundwork for a gentlemanly character.
Auditor Henry M. Bosworth quits the Democratic run for Kentucky governor after a Lexington visit by Peter Atherton and Owsley Brown, key backers of A. O. Stanley. Rumors link his brother to a future position, while observers say the move shifts local support toward McDermott, Stanley, and McChesney in different regions.
Henry Botts Daniel Crawford and Lee Fisher were named appraisers for the estate of the late Isaac Botts. The will assigns real estate two houses and lots to the wife for life with remainder to Sam Botts's children. Some personal property goes to the son.
J. R. Magowan won two trotting events at Winchester driving Mendessa T. and J. Forbes. Royal Armor owned by A. B. Setters captured the 2:40 pace clocking 2:16.14.
All persons with claims against the estate of the late Isaac Botts must present them to the executor Clarence Thomas or attorney G. E. Coons for settlement. (5-31) Executor.
The dove season began Monday as local hunters take to fields to bag the cooing birds, which are reported scarce in the area.
Early Tuesday morning Mr. R. G. Kern’s Ford runabout skidded on West Main street and struck a tree. The vehicle sustained minor damage and Kern escaped injury.
Mrs Nannie K Hibler died in Lexington on Tuesday July 27 after months of declining health. A former principal and leading educator in Bourdon County and this city she left a daughter Mrs Emilee Hibler Reid and a son Charles who predeceased her. Funeral held at Miss Mayme Millers home and remains sent to Paris for burial.
Kress Eskridge, longtime Adams Express Company employee in this city, resigns his position and accepts a place in the railway and express service at Logan, West Virginia.
The Methodist church ladies announce an ice cream supper on the Court House lawn Thursday evening August 5 starting at 6 30. Everyone is cordially invited.
Advertises rooms for rent on College Street with application directed to Mrs. C. T. Chatham.
Bush Marcoffsky, a former saloonist, was fined 180 dollars and 120 days in jail in county court for liquor sales in local option territory. He posted bond and appealed to the Circuit Court, with cases set for September term. He allegedly ordered whisky, had it shipped to Lexington, and the Commonwealth contends this constitutes a sale.
Job guaranty offered by J L Robinson for painting work. Available by phone 661 W.
The Hoff man family Tom Grubbs Hoffman, John Barnes and Louise Barnes, A. C. Bogie and Elizabeth Bogie, and J. C. McNeal with spouses are listed as spending this week at Kirk's camp on Slate Creek.
Upon motion of Stella Stafford an infant over the age of 14 years B F Stafford father of Stella Stafford is allowed to qualify as her guardian by taking the oath and executing bond in the penal sum of 500 with C M Stafford and Jeff Cooper as sureties.
The Blue Grass Fair began in Lexington with favorable weather and an attractive program drawing large daily crowds from the city.
Judge Benton of Clark County Circuit Court denied Wallace Smothers a new trial after his Wednesday conviction for attacking 7 year old Georgia Baird of Thomson Station. Smothers received the death sentence to take effect Friday September 3rd and will be taken to the penitentiary within the week.
A severe electrical storm swept the city and county Monday evening, followed by a heavy downpour and high winds. The area endured a week of intense heat with frequent storms bringing more rain and wind.
Notice states that J W Baber is transferring something under a filing reference 37 tf and provides the phone number 840 for contact.
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