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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
4
Petitions circulate for November to ask voters whether the Fiscal Court should have three commissioners elected countywide and the County Court judge. Citizens urged to support the commission plan as system reform, not a attack on current court members.
The friends of Samuel W. Greene son of Mr and Mrs L B Greene celebrate his nomination for County Judge of Jefferson County. He won a hard fought race defeating his machine opponent by a handsome majority and is viewed as capable conscientious and independent in the Woodrow Wilson era style.
The paper announces the launch of its Monthly Magazine Section for subscribers. It promises articles of interest each month and aims to bolster the paper as the most readable in the state region. It notes the recent election was quiet and orderly and claims votes were counted accurately.
A brief sports reaction notes that most of the losers accepted defeat with sportsmanlike calm, highlighting the temperament of the players after a game.
Henry J. Garrison named manager of the advertising department for Mitchell Co publications including American Dress maker and Sartorial Art Journal. He leaves a $10 000 annual salary position to take the post, a move viewed as a substantial increase. Garrison hails from Sterling and is the son of Judge and Mrs D B Garrison of Tacoma.
Wheeler Haggard of Winchester was struck by a train while walking the track in Lexington yard Monday morning. Aged 21, he worked with the Experimental Station and was en route to Fosters slaughter house for supplies. He was a fine young man with several county relatives.
Six room modern cottage close to downtown offered by T F Rogers Son Real Estate Agents. Apply to agents for details and purchase terms.
Mr. I. W. Senff aged 67 died Tuesday in Cincinnati Ohio from a complication of diseases at his sister Mrs Hattie Bakers home. He was the father of G B and E W Senff of this city and long resident here. He was buried Thursday in Cincinnati Springfield Cemetery Funeral conducted by Vattier Lodge No 386 F and A M of which he had been a member for nearly forty years.
Governor McCreary granted a pardon to James Manley of Montgomery county who was convicted of highway robbery and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. He had served five years of the term. The offense involved $2.50. The pardon followed recommendations from the Commonwealth's Attorney and the County Judge.
Mr Charley Brother of Owingsville and Miss Anna Hawkins recently united in marriage. The groom is brother of Mrs H. Pinney of this city and is well known here where he has many friends and relatives.
Two weekly bargains highlight galvanized ware with durable 8 qt buckets priced at 10c and tubs at 5e from The Fair. These cheap metal items draw shoppers seeking sturdy household necessities this week.
Mrs. John W. Beckham aged 80, mother of ex Governor J C W Beckham, died at her Bardstown home. A Wickliffe by birth, sister of Governors, she was a renowned Kentucky figure with deep family ties. Surviving children include Gov. Beckham and Capt. David Yulee Beckham. two daughters were at her bedside.
The Mt. Sterling Business Men's Club reports nearly all of the $3000 goal for the Mt. Sterling to Sharpsburg road reconstruction is subscribed, with Sharpsburg citizens raising about $2500. Postmaster General Burleson notified, agent to arrange details, and a model highway funded with government aid may become Kentucky’s first. A letter from Ollie M. James praises good roads and supports this project. Also note a lost fountain pen with reward offered.
J N Camden invites farmers and families to an August 20 barbecue at his Woodford County home near Versailles to discuss science driven agriculture and rural cooperation with leading experts. The event aims to boost Kentucky farming and welcomes all interested residents and spouses.
Rock quarrying has started on the Paris Pike from the Maysville pike to the Bourbon county line to supply paving. Local businessmen and residents funded the project with about 1000 dollars per mile. A citizen committee will supervise and the road should be ready before bad weather.
A Louisville dispatch reports plans for a four mile electric line from Olympia Station on the C. & Co. railroad to Olympian Springs work to start in about two months.
Local market Vanarsdell's announces new beans lettuce radishes and onions arriving this week signaling expanded produce selection for shoppers seeking seasonal vegetables.
Mt Sterling defeated Woolfolk Grocery Co team 6 to 5 at Rid dles Park Sunday afternoon in an interesting game. Schwab pitched a splendid game for the locals as the Mt Sterling squad, which has played Sunday games all season, drew a good crowd.
The Winchester Hospital Fair runs August 6 to 9 with August 7 designated Madison and Montgomery Day. A large crowd is expected from both counties and profits support a splendid cause.
Round trip railroad fare to Mammoth Cave is 5.65 dollars. Cave Hotel package with several cave routes costs 6.50 dollars, totaling 12.15 dollars for a three day trip. Departs daily at 7 30 a m from Winchester. Tickets limited to 10 days. Contact L and N agent.
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