Mt Sterling Base Ball Club changes hands and picks new leadership
Mt Sterling base ball club management shifts to a new stock company led by A L Laughlin as president and B S Pinney as secretary treasurer. J M Hoffman R A Chiles and Neal Guilfoile named directors with J McBrayer captain and Earl Harris business manager. Several new players join trials as team reports mixed results in recent games.
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Mt. Sterling
A. L. Laughlin
Pinney
J. M. Hoffman
R. A. Chiles
Neal Guilfoile
J. McBrayer
Earl Harris
Guy Long
Orphans
Lexington
Frankfort
Funk
Paris
Applegate
Richmond
Clothing concerns reshuffle city firms and leadership
Walsh Bros. dissolves and becomes The Walsh Co. with John J. Walsh at the helm while J. W. Burbridge and C. W. Howe join as stockholders. Punch & Graves rebrands as Punch, Graves & U Co with Mockabee Montjoy as a new partner. Walter Gregory to sell his six room dwelling in Johnson Addition at 2 30 p m Friday August 9 1912.
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Walsh Bros
R. P. Walsh
Walsh Co
John J. Walsh
J. W. Burbridge
C. W. Howe
J. J. Walsh
Robi. P. Walsh
Punch & Graves
Punch, Graves & U Co
Mockabee Montjoy
Montjoy
R. HK. Punch
J. C. Graves
Walter Gregory, Esq
T. F. Rogers & Son
Johnson Addition
Walshs Half Price Sale On Suits And Hats
Walshs announces a half price sale now in progress offering suits and overcoats at reduced prices. Panama hats are cut from five dollars to three dollars and seventy five cents. Punch and Graves store details are included.
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Walsh
Punch & Graves
Gas pipe project underway linking Menefee and West Virginia wells
Work started last week on laying gas pipes to connect Menefee and West Virginia wells. About 500 men, 50 teams, and $2.00 daily wages with lodging accelerate progress toward a December 1 completion. T. J. Tonkin and son will oversee activities. Tonkin Jr. serves as paymaster. E. J. Egan of Winchester handles the office. The project, supervised by the company, may cost around $700000 and needs more workers.
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Menefee
West Virginia
Winchester
Lexington
T. J. Tonkin
First National Convention of New Progressive Party Convenes
The first national convention met at Chicago Coliseum at noon, showing Taft’s renomination in Republican ranks a month earlier. Col Roosevelt takes full charge. friction arose from Florida Negro delegates ousted. Compromise sought with Negro leaders. California Governor Johnson to be running mate. Leslie Combs of Lexington named to National Committee.
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New Progressive Party
Chicago
Wm. H. Taft
New Party
Col. Roosevelt
Florida
Johnson
California
Leslie Combs
Lexington
Greene, Turley, and Marshall win prizes in Saturday drawing
Henry L. Greene held number 5 961 and won a prize in Prewitt and Howell’s contest while Mrs. Samuel Turley drew 10 762 for a sewing machine and Mrs. Eliza D Marshall held 13 178 for a refrigerator. The event drew much interest and the house feels amply repaid for hosting it.
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Henry L. Greene
Prewitt & Howell
Samuel Turley
Eliza D. Marshall
Local Bargains Advertised By Sutton and Son
The BEST is always the cheapest, and for furniture cars pets or rugs readers are urged to visit W A Sutton and Son for value.
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W. A. Sutton & Son
Petition Filed to Vote on Liquor Sales in Montgomery County
Judge Ed C O Rear and attorney filed a petition on behalf of J P Highland and 1042 citizens to call a county wide election on liquor sales. Precinct signers total 1043, over 25 percent needed in each precinct, though withdrawals could affect thresholds before an order is entered.
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J. P. Highland
Montgomery County
Ed. C. O’rear
McCormick
Aaron’s Ran
Bears
Camargo
Grassy Lick
Harts
Howard’s Mill
Jeffersonville
Levee
Sideview
Spencer
Smithville
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
First Presbyterian Church Stone Found in Basement Relic
Workmen uncover a stone slab in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church on Aix Street during remodeling for Advocate Publishing Co. The inscription reads built 1829 organized 1795. Owners Chenault and Oréar donated the relic to church members who prize it highly. Some elders recall no prior knowledge of the stone.
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Old Presbyterian
Aix Street
Advocate Publishing Co
First Presbyterian Church
Death of Mr David Gay An Old County Citizen
Mr David Gay died suddenly at his home in the city last week at about 75 years of age. He arose for a drink of water and told his wife he was dying before passing away within minutes. He was a Civil War veteran and a member of the Grand Army Post. He leaves a wife and son Joseph Gay of this city.
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David Gay
Gay
Grand Army Post
Joseph Gay
Storm Strikes Kill Horse and Mule in Howards Mill
During the storm last Tuesday night a horse and mule belonging to Mr. W. N. Anderson were struck by lightning and instantly killed. Both animals were valuable, and Mr. Anderson's friends regret the loss.
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W. N. Anderson
Howards Mill
Sanitary Drinking Cups For Businesses For Sale
Advocate Pub. Co. offers sanitary drinking cups for business use and urges prompt purchase before an inspector visits. Contact by phone 74 for supply.
Turner Winner Defeats Hays for Democratic Judge Nomination
Hon. C. C. Turner leads in early returns over Hon. J. Smith Hays for the Court of Appeals district seat. Turner's margin appears near a thousand votes with Montgomery county carrying strongly, and the party unity promising solid support in the November election.
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C. C. Turner
J. Smith Hays
Winchester
Court of Appeals
Turner
Hays
Montgomery County
Montgomery
W. J. Fields Ce
Judge Dearing Resigns as L and N General Counsel
Judge W G Dearing resigns from the position of General Counsel for the L and N Railroad Co. Edward S Jouett of Winchester will succeed him. The post carries a salary above 5000 yearly and takes effect October 1. Dearing will focus on private practice in Louisville.
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W. G. Dearing
Edwards. Jouett
Winchester
Judge Dearing
J. T. Woodford
J. 5
Bogie
W. O. Chenault
Louisville
Laughlin Receives Patent for Promising Water Filter
Mr. Owen Laughlin of this city has secured patent papers for a new water filter claimed to be one of the best on the market. The device is simple in construction with features appealing to users and will be advertised soon. readers are urged to examine it carefully whether buying now or later.
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Owen Laughlin
Laughlin
Suttons Highlight Quality Carpets and Rugs
The best that's made in carpets furniture and rugs. W. A. Sutton and Son promote their premium home furnishings and flooring offerings featuring durable carpets and stylish rugs.
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W. A. Sutton & Son
For Rent Boarding House on West Main Street
For rent from September 1 on West Main Street property formerly run as a boarding house. Occupant Mrs. Sarah English is leaving for Texas and will show the property by request. Contact Mrs. Richard Stofer, Sur. at phone 319 or call at the house.
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West Main Street
Sarah English
Texas
English
Richard Stofer
Public suction sale of dwelling on Johnson Heights
Public suction sale of valuable dwelling property on Johnson Heights to be held Friday August 9 1912 at 230 p m L F Rogers and Son Agents announced at the office.
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Johnson Heights
L. F. Rogers & Son
Brick Streets Contract Let for Bank and Locust Streets
The City Council awarded the paving contract for Bank and Locust streets to Central Construction Company of Lexington as the lowest bid. Only other bidder was Mr. G. H. Strother from this city. Work starts mid August and finishes within 60 days with Engineer Bosley of Ashland supervising, as last year.
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Central Construction Company
Lexington
Bank and Locust Streets
Lexington Company
G. H. Strother
Bosley
Ashland
County High School Opens September 3 1912
The County High School begins on Tuesday September 3 1912 at the High School building on Holt avenue. The faculty is strong with attractive courses. Tuition excludes belt-line district pupils and county diploma holders: High School $20 for 5 months, intermediate $15, primary $10. M. J. Goopwhin chairs the County School Board. Also Walsh offers half price suits and overcoats.
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Holt Avenue
Cord
Belt Line
James F. Corbett Dies in Houston Tex
News reached this city that James F. Corbett eldest son of Mr. John Corbett died recently at a hospital in Houston Texas. The remains reached this city Tuesday noon and were interred in St Thomas Cemetery. He was 39 years old and had not lived here for about 12 years. He had been in poor health for three years and spent the past winter in San Antonio. News of his death will grief relatives and friends in this city.
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James F. Corbett
John Corbett
Houston
Texas
St. Thomas
Corbett
San Antonio
Salmons Open Saddlery in Our City
Mr and Mrs John R Salmons of Owingsville have moved to our city and will open a saddle and harness shop soon. He is well regarded as a worker and gentleman. They reside on East Main Street, previously vacated by W Q Stephens. We welcome them to the community.
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John R. Salmons
Owingsville
Salmons
Julia W. Conroy
East Main Street
W. Q. Stephens
Local Buyer Purchases Ford Through City Agents
Mr. Thomas Ricketts purchased a Ford automobile through Strother and Frazer of this city. He drove to Louisville on Monday to collect the new car, which the local agents have placed in this and neighboring counties this summer.
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Thomas Ricketts
Louisville
Ford
Strother & Frazer
Walsh's Halves Prices On All Suits Through Monday
Half price means half price at Walsh's for any suit or overcoat until Monday night.
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The
Walsh Co
Walsh’s
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Vanarsdell’s
Punch, Graves & Co
Ringo
Earl King Senif
John Samuels
Frank Laughlin
Cathleen Pieratt
Coliseum
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
Temperance
Advocate Pub. Co
Lexington Concern
Montgomery County High School
M. J. Goopwhin
County School Board
Tex
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