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Mount Sterling Advocate

Location

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1913

Page

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Clay Is Nominee for State Senator in Twenty-Eighth District

Clark county election board certifies Hon. J. Will Clay as Democratic nominee for state senator in the Twenty-Eighth district after recounts. Hadden led in Bourbon and Clark counties but fell behind by Clark’s tally. Montgomery county boosted Clay. Contested ballots and plans for a formal contest are noted with expected court battles and sweeping allegations of irregularities.

Board of Election Commissioners Clark County J. Will Clay Ima Bourbon County Hadden Montgomery County Clay Goode

Winchester Gov Bowen to manage Coburn minstrels for season

Gov Bowen of Winchester, longtime assistant to Al WG Fields in the management of a minstrel show, has accepted the management of the Coburn minstrels and will take full charge of the show in the coming season. Broken sizes in boy's clothing Punch Graves Co.

Bowen Winchester al WG. Fields Coburn Minstrels Punch, Graves & Co

Boy Drowns While Bathing at Howards Mill

A seven year old boy Stanley Buchmann drowned while bathing in Howards Mill creek on Saturday noon. After his father refused permission he called his mother who granted consent but warned him to stay in shallow water. The body was recovered about five feet of water with assistance from T C Coleman near George Eastin camp and burial followed in Lexington. The family worked as Kentucky Utilities Co employees. Broken sites in Stacy Adams Co ads note $600 oxfords off.

Howards Mill Stanley Buchmann Charley Buchmann T. C. Coleman George Eastin Kentucky Utilities Co Lexington

Couple Secretly Married At Baymont Hotel Stay

Friends were surprised to learn that Mr. A. L. Laughlin and Mrs. J. E. Daniel married last Tuesday evening in a small ceremony witnessed by a few. Laughlin runs the Baymont hotel, and his bride previously managed the same establishment. Both are well known and popular locally. The Advocate extends best wishes.

A. L. Laughlin L. E. Daniel Laughlin Baymont

Henry Armstrong Dies in Knoxville Tennessee

Henry Armstrong aged 32 of Knoxville Tennessee died Friday night at his home. He was well known here where he lived until a few years ago. He was a brother of Mrs W M Highland and Mrs Clarence White of this county and nephew of R M Smith of this city.

Henry Armstrong Knoxville Tenn W. M. Highland Clarence White R. M. Smith

Measuring Social at the Christian Church

The Christian Endeavor Society hosts a Measuring Social on Thursday the 21st at 8 p.m. A penny is charged for each two inches of height.

The Christian Church Christian Endeavor Society

August Court Cattle Market Shows Steady Demand Across Counties

About 2500 cattle were at market with fair quality and brisk buying from Central Kentucky counties. Best 700- to 800-lb steers fetched 7 cents, yearlings 64 to 64.5 cents, and fat cows 44 to 54 cents. Numerous specific sales detail buyers from Clark, Bath, Woodford, Fayette, and Georgetown counties, with prices from 3 to 7 cents for various cattle and several consignments at 6 to 6.75 dollars per head for yearlings.

Kentucky I. N. Meguiar James QC. Evans Clark County Sam Laythrum Bath County Ben Perry J. L. Faulkner Thos. Dunlap Woodford County Thos. Daniels A. L. Kerns Carlisle A. B. Barnett James Wilson J. C. Napier C. C. Faulkner Ste. M Robi. Shields Sam Laythram Vance & Beagle Georgetown Murphy & Hughes Henry Lemaster al. Ratliff Dan Welch Fayette County W. L. Byrd B. F. Mark Mark Bough W. F. Treadway T. F. Bryant Wethers C. Faulkner Lacey & Howard John Rose Ry L. Miller Barbee Betts J. &. Miller Pel J. Heid Dunlap Woodford

City Attorney W C Hamilton weds Maud Kash in Lexington

Friends were surprised to learn that City Attorney W C Hamilton and Mrs Maud Davis Kash of Lexington were married in the Blue Grass Capitol on Thursday. The couple plans to reside on Holt avenue in Mt Sterling after August 20 and expect to host friends soon.

W. C. Hamilton Maud Davis Kash Lexington Blue Grass Capitol Kash Charles Dawson Swim Frenchburg Hamilton Mt Sterling Holt Avenue

Strother Honored by Governor for Road Congress Delegacy

Mr G H Strother of this city was named a delegate to the Third American Road Congress in Detroit Michigan from September 29 to October 4 by Gov James B McCreary. Strother, a good roads enthusiast and Business Men's Club member, is expected to bring back valuable ideas to improve local roads.

G. H. Strother Detroit Michigan James .B. McCreary Strother Business Men’s Club

Glover Crouch Suffers Nail Injury at Howards Mill Dam

Thursday evening Glover Crouch a drug clerk at Duerson's Drug Store was stepping near the dam at Howards Mill when he stepped on a sharp nail that pierced his shoe and cut his foot. He endured much pain and stayed in his room for several days but has improved and can be out now.

Howards Mill Glover Crouch Duerson’s

Clarence Stephens Joins Lexington Herald Linotype Crew

Clarence Stephens has accepted a position with the Lexington Herald and will be trained by Capt. Leming and Mr. Baker to operate a linotype machine. He is described as reliable and attentive to business and is expected to perform well. His friends wish him success.

Clarence Stephens Lexington Herald Capt. Leming Baker Stephens

Election Commissioners Appointed in Montgomery County

Election Commissioners for Montgomery county are listed as Mr B Patterson Democrat and Mr S B Pinney Republican. They will serve during the ensuing year and are considered well qualified and acceptable for the positions.

B. Patterson S. 8. Pinney Montgomery County

New Scout Master Elected to Lead Local Troop

Tipton Wilson was elected local Boy Scout Master to succeed R. H. White who resigned. The move marks a change in leadership for the troop and community scouting efforts.

Tipton Wilson R. H. White

Death of Bud Haggard at Hollywood Springs

J W Haggard aged 64 known as Bud died Saturday at his daughter Mrs Joe Hisle home in Hollywood Springs from cancer. Survived by two daughters two brothers and three sisters. Wife Emma McCormick died last March. Burial at Machpelah Cemetery Sunday afternoon.

J. W. Haggard Bud Joe Hisle Hollywood Springs Emma McCormick Haggard Lillie Haggard J. C. Haggard Hedges Station C. S. Haggard Winchester 4. W. Stapleton Shelbyville J. W. Taul Ed Taul Machpelah Cemetery This City

Broken Sizes In Men’s And Boy’s Suits Noted In Window

A shop window shows incorrect sizing for men's and boys' suits. The display implies mismatched measurements and potential stock issues, suggesting customers verify fit before purchase.

Father of Prof Hopper Dies at His Stanford Home

News arrives of Geo Hopper death at his Stanford residence Monday morning. Burial set for Tuesday at 3 PM. He was father of Prof W O Hopper of this city and superintendent of Mrs Sterling Graded and High School. a Knight Templar and Presbyterian church member.

W. O. Hopper Stanford Geo. Hopper Hopper S Sterling Graded and High School Presbyterian Church Lincoln County

Day Sues Bank Director Over Stock Fraud

Floyd Day of Winchester sues Charles J. Doherty director at First National Bank Louisville for 42880 claiming he paid 64000 for 320 shares, paid 140 per share, believed par value, but stock was worth only 40 per share.

Floyd Day Winchester Charles J. Doherty First National Bank Louisville Day

Howell Hunt Joins Lloyds Drug Store Post

Mr. Howell Hunt has accepted a position at Lloyds drug store following the resignation of Mr. Gilbert Saderwhite. Hunt has assumed his new title and is expected to add much to the popular pharmacy.

Howell Hunt Lloyd’s Drug Store Gilbert Saderwhite Hunt

Huyler's Chocolate Featured At Geiger's Pharmacy Fountain

Geiger's Pharmacy offers Huyler's Chocolate at their fountain, highlighting a local treat. The display promotes the chocolate as a specialty item available within the store.

Huyler Geiger’s

Wealthy Montgomery farmer David L. Anderson dies at 83

David L. Anderson of Montgomery County died at his Levee Pike home on Saturday August 16 from pneumonia. He was 83 and had lived in seclusion for years. He is survived by a son and a half brother, George W. Anderson Sr. His funeral was at his brother’s residence Monday morning and burial followed at Machpelah Cemetery with Rev A H Hirshman officiating.

David L. Anderson Montgomery County Levee Pike Geo. W. Anderson Machpelah Cemetery A. H. Hirshman

Brother Becomes Administrator of Deceased Brother

On motion of George W. Anderson Sr he was named administrator of his brother David L Anderson deceased who died this estate and bond fixed by Hon A A Hazeldge County Judge pro tem at 30000 The estate includes 466 acres valued about 50000 and personal property about 27500 Under law the entire estate descends to the decedent s son Lewis Anderson

George W. Anderson David L. Anderson A. A. Hazeldge Lewis Anderson

Friedly Earns Cubs September Tryout

News from Mt. Sterling reports star pitcher Friedly, famed in the Blue Grass League, will get a September tryout with the Chicago Cubs after last season’s standout performance.

Friedly Mt. Sterling Chicago Cubs

Farm for Sale in Southern Indiana Tobacco Region

240 acre farm five miles from Batesville Indiana offers rolling terrain 30 acres bottom land 50 acres new ground 9 acres in tobacco 70 acres in corn 27 acres in clover with a 4 room log house 2 room frame house two barns 30 by 60 with metal roofs creek on property all suitable for tobacco. Priced at 35.00 per acre with part cash and easy payments. The Hillenbrand Co. Batesville Ind.

Indiana Batesville The Hillenbrand Co Ind

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Minstrels Boy Stacy, Adams & Co’s J. E. Daniel Tennessee Suth Maysville St Oldham’s. Dry Goods Paris W.C. Hamilton Mrs. Maud Kash Mr. G. Hi. Strother Lloyd’s Heer H. P A. C. Barrow Montgomery Geo.w. Anderson, Sr
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