Wilson seen as best fit for democracy in campaign view
The piece argues Gov Woodrow Wilson is the strongest champion of the people and democracy while Taft and Roosevelt are flawed. It cites trust growth under Roosevelt and Taft and claims the Sherman anti trust law should have been applied earlier to deter trust formation. It portrays La Follette as incorruptible yet ineffective in countering the trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Jefferson
Jackson
Taft
Harvester
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
William Howard Taft
Pension Agencies Abolished Stir Public Sentiment
Congress decides pension payments can be centralized in Washington, citing savings. The editorial laments the loss of Major A. T. Wood from the Kentucky Pension Agency, expressing high regard for his service and wishing for his tenure to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
United States
A. T. Wood
Kentucky
Paris School Census Stir Prompts State Probe
State Department investigators audited Paris city census data for 1912 finding transient names visitors late movers and repeated ages inflating school age counts. They flagged overage pupils carried for three years and failure to remove those turning twenty before July 1. The effort cost the state 8000 dollars and a new census was recommended though steps remain undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Paris
Marion Pogue
R. W. Vinson
Best Home Killed Roasts and Steaks at Vanarsdell's
Local advert highlights Vanarsdell's as the place for quality roasts and steaks with an emphasis on home style cooking. The copy markets a range of cuts and dependable flavor for family meals and gatherings.
Harris & Johnson Dissolved. Harris to Run Firm as Harris & Co
The firm Harris & Johnson is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due to the firm are payable to C. W. Harris and all debts by the firm are to be paid by C. W. Harris. The business will hereafter be conducted by C. W. Harris & Co in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. August 7, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris & Johnson
C. W. Harris
J. Wells Johnson
Mt. Sterling, Ky
C. W. Harris & Co
Roomers Wanted at Mrs Judye’s Sycamore Street Home
Help wanted notices seek roomers and table boarders at the residence of Mrs Nannie Judye on Sycamore Street. Contact Lydia M Brown at phone number 650.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Judye
Sycamore Street
Lydia M. Brown
Accident injures farmer beneath rearing mare near Howard's Mill
Prosni See, a farmer of this county, was severely injured when a young mare he was breaking reared and fell backward trapping his left leg in a ditch. The fracture occurred below the knee in two places and he sustained extensive bruising while the mare remained unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard’s Mill
Prosni See
See
For Rent Cottage on Harrison Avenue
Rental listing for a cottage on Harrison Avenue offered by Percy D. Bryan. Includes basic availability details with a contact lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Avenue
Percy D. Bryan
Fortunate Lady Wins Second Blue Ribbon at Winchester Fair
Mrs. John W. Lockridge continued her success by winning another blue ribbon for her quart of sweet wine at Winchester Hospital Fair after previously earning the top prize at Mt Sterling fair. The notice also promotes fresh ground bones as the best chicken feed from K. T. Hon & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lockridge
Winchester Hospital
Mt. Sterling
K. T. Hon & Co
E. T. Hon & Co
Appointment of committee for D P Walker
The Montgomery County Court appointed the undersigned as committee for D. P. Walker and warns against incurring charges without authorization. Creditors must present proven claims to the committee or attorney Charles D. Grubbs. Furniture carpet and rug dealer W. A. Sutton & Son also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County Court
D. P. Walker
Walker
Chas. D. Grubbs
L. A. Glover
W. A. Sutton & Son
Heath-Tinley Wedding Fit for a Valley Spring
Miss Abbie Crooks Heath wed Mr. George Dix on Tinley at the bride's parents home with Rev. J. W. Logan officiating. Guests heard Mendelssohn as May Bingham sang before the ceremony and the couple departed for a three week eastern tour. They will reside in Chenoa after September 1 where the groom works for Log Mountain Coal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Crooks Heath
George Dixon Tinley
F. A. Heath
J. W. Logan
Middlesboro
Mendelssohn
May Bingham
Florence Johnson
William Avers
V. I. Z. Club
Charlotte Metcalf
Norton
New York City
Atlantic City
Tampa
Pennsylvania
Chenoa
Log Mountain Coal Company
James Tinley
Sophia Burgin
Lexington
Rebecca Calk
Sidney
Leila May Harper
Katherine Wood
Fannie Nesbitt
Alma
Mt. Sterling
Perry
Hopkinsville
Clara Gene Davis
Springfild
Ohio
Pineville
Heath
Crooks
Calk
New World's Record in Yearling Trotters
Peter Vollo driven by Ed Willis of Lexington beats the 2:19 world record for yearling trotters, clocking 2:19 flat on the mile. The same driver and horse previously gave Miss Stokes her record mile. Both horses owned by Col. W. E. D. Stokes and sired by Peter The Great.
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Peter Vollo
Ed. Willis
Lexington
Miss Stokes
House of eight rooms on Holt Avenue for rent
Classified notice for a house with eight rooms on Holt Avenue seeking applicants through R. F. Greene. Contact information not fully legible. Property appears suited for residential use. no explicit rent or dates provided.
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Holt Avenue
R. F. Greene
Old Horse Beaten at Blue Grass Fair Showdown
The Bath county plantation walking horse owned by Mr. 8S. S. Ralls was defeated by a horse owned by Mr. A. G. Jeffers of Frankfort at the Blue Grass Fair last week. This marks the second time in many years the same rival horse has beaten it.
No Confederate Pensions Delayed Until November 5
A circular from Frankfort by W. J. Stone, State Pension Examiner, states no Confederate pensions will be paid before November 5 because applications were not acted on in time for the August 5 disbursement date. The letter promises back pay from the date the application was received at the examiner's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
W. J. Stone
Kentucky Endurance Stakes Cup Awarded to NY Jeweler
The Kentucky Racing Commission chose a design by a New York jeweler for the $1,000 gold cup to be awarded to the winner of the four mile Kentucky Endurance Stakes. The event will be run for the second time at Louisville in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Racing Commission
New York
Louisville
W. C. T. U. State Meet Opens in This City
The Womans Christian Temperance Union state meeting will be held here starting September 25 for five days. State President Mrs. Francis Beauchamp of Lexington will preside as arrangements are made to entertain about one hundred delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Francis Beauchamp
Lexington
Property for sale near 7 W. Hoffman Wood wanted
Buyer seeking residence property priced between 2850 and 3500 dollars. If your property is available for sale contact the bidder. Targeting listings through 7 W. Hoffman Wood.
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W. Hoffman Wood
Son Born to Titanic Victim's Widow in New York
In New York City on Wednesday morning Mrs Madeline Force Astor survivor of the Titanic disaster and widow of Col John Jacob Astor who perished last April gave birth to a son named John Jacob Astor The infant will share in a fortune estimated at 3 million dollars provided by the late father making him one of the few children to inherit such wealth
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New York City
Madeline Force Astor
Col
John Jacob Astor
Col. Astor
Wool Bill Clears House Over Presidential Veto
The National House of Representatives passed the wool bill despite the President's veto. It remains unclear whether the Senate can approve the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National House of Representatives
Senate
Prof Scovell Dies. Kentucky Agri Station Aide
Prof M A Scovell director of the Kentucky Experiment Station and dean of the College of Agriculture at State University died in Lexington Thursday night from rheumatism of the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Scovell
Kentucky Experiment Station
College of Agriculture
State University
Lexington
Sheep for Sale by Administrator of Estate
About 375 ewes and several bucks for sale. Roughly 200 ewes described as extra fine. For further information contact D. J. Buronerr, Administrator J. M. Bigstaff.
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D. J. Buronerr
J . M. Bigstaff
Fine Gelding Sold By J E McClure To H B Caywood
Mr J E McClure sold a five year old gelding by High land Gay to Mr H B Caywood of Bourbon county.
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J.E. McClure
Highland Gay
H. 8. Caywood
Bourbon County
Best deals on furniture cars pets and rugs tease shoppers
The note touts low prices on furniture cars pets and rugs with an invitation to visit the store for bargains and a promise of savings.
Job printing rush by the Apvocate
If you have any job printing you want done in a hurry let the Apvocate do it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apvocate
McDougal Sells for Record Price in Kentucky Auction
J F Barbee of Bourbon county paid the highest price ever for a Shetland pony at public sale to purchase undefeated world champion stallion McDougal 5697 and intends to head his herd of Shetlands with the prize animal.
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J. F. Barbee
Bourbon County
McDougal
Sales opportunity for devising systems in business houses
Advertisement seeks a helper to devise systems for business houses and banks with weekly earnings from fifty to two hundred dollars. No bookkeeping knowledge needed. Respond to W. C. Wilkerson in Paris Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Wilkerson
Paris
County Sues for Brick Street Costs Over City Property
Mt Sterling sues Mary county to recover about 4000 for brick streets beside the county courthouse and jail. Fiscal Court refuses, saying city must repair own streets and county is tax exempt. Judge Young to decide, then appeal to Court of Appeals. City represented by White and Hamilton. county by Earl W. Senff. Best homee killed steaks and roasts at Vanarsdell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Sterling
Mary County
Court House
Court of Appeals
Young
W. B. White
W. C. Hamilton
Earl W. Senff
Duty Accepts Position With The Walsh Company
Bruce P. Duty has accepted a position with The Walsh Co. He was formerly with Samuels Dry Goods Co. for many years and has served as a traveling salesman. He is described as a capable and courteous salesman who will add to the house's popularity.
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Bruce P. Duty
Walsh Co
Duty
Samuels Dry Goods Co
Boarding House Changes Hands on West Main Street
Mrs. A. J. Tharp has rented from Mrs. Richard Storer the West Main street boarding house now occupied by Mrs. John English. She will continue to run a first class establishment and maintain the long standing high standard.
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A. J. Tharp
Richard Storer
West Main Street
John English
Rogers Co. Directors Head to New York for Fall Stock
J. Y. Rogers and J. Stockwell Samuels of The Rogers Co. left Sunday night for New York to purchase the fall stock. The firm’s rising business is cited as proof of their strong buying qualifications.
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Messrs
J. Y. Rogers
J. Stockwell Samuels
Rogers Co
New York
Elizabeth Ann Reynolds Suffers Collar Bone Fracture
The young daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J F Reynolds fell from a buggy last week and fractured her collar bone. The injury was painful but she is now getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann
J. F. Reynolds
Camp Hosts Enjoy Week at Slate Creek Camp
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Lindsay entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Rodman Miss Nelle Tipton Mrs. Amanda Thompson Howe and Mr. Squire Turner for the week at Mr. G. L. Kirkpatrick's camp on Slate Creek.
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Chas. A. Lindsay
T. B. Rodman
Nelle Tipton
Amanda Thompson Howe
Squire Turner
G. L. Kirkpatrick
Slate Creek
Rogers & Son Sell Winn Street Property
T. F. Rogers & Son sold a parcel on Winn Street to W. F. Henry in a deed transfer recorded this week. The transaction confirms Henry as the new owner and settles any prior liens or claims on the tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Rogers & Son
Winn Street
W. F. Henry
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W. Hedden, JR
Senff Horrors
Democratic
New Jersey
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
The
C. ©. Turner
Montgomery County
W. J. Fields
Carter County
Gov. Wilson
Sutton-Eastin Co
Ambulance Service
Yight
Best Home
Vanarsdell’s
Heath-Tinley
W. C. T. U. State
Prof. Scovell
Table Opera House
Mr. Sterling National Bank
C. B. Patterson
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