Election Called in Montgomery County Local Option Vote
County Judge G A McCormick granted a local option election petition for Montgomery County after hearings from Monday to Friday and a decision on Saturday. J P Highland and 1042 residents seek September 30th vote amid heated dispute. Dry supporters tout victory, wet opponents question petition validity in three precincts.
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G. A. McCormick
J. P. Highland
Montgomery County
Court of Appeals
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Mr Wm Shanahan Dies at 70 Lives With Mr Canan in County No Relatives Known Funeral Held Monday Burial at St Thomas Cemetery
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Wm. Shanahan
Wm. Canan
Canans
New Boarding House Opens on Main Street
Mrs. John W. White will open a boarding house at the Games property on Main Street September 2. The table will be first class and rates reasonable. She will be glad to have your patronage.
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John W. White
Main Street
Fresh Staple Groceries Line at S. E. Kelly Co
A new line of staple groceries debuts at S. E. Kelly Co located at 121f. The store promotes affordable everyday items to attract shoppers seeking value.
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S. E. Kelly Co
Base Ball Postponed Between Banker-Printer Nine and Post Office Force
The Banker-Printer nine will play the Post Office team today at League Park with a 3:30 p.m. call. Admission 96c, ladies 15c. Spectators are guaranteed enjoyment or money back. a local charity game that promises a bitter, hard fought contest.
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League Park
Peter F Evans Dies of Brights Disease at 63
Peter F Evans longtime real estate partner at Hadden and Evans died at his Richmond Avenue home after a long Brights disease illness. He leaves a wife and three daughters Marguerite Martha and Emma. Funeral held at his residence, Rev H D Clark officiated, burial in North Middletown cemetery. He was a prominent local businessman and former turfman.
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Peter F. Evans
Richmond Avenue
Bright
Evans
Hadden & Evans
Christian Church
Marguerite
Martha
Emma
H. D. Clark
North Middletown
Tragedy in Winchester: Miss Iva Tuggle Ends Her Life
Miss Iva B. Tuggle fourteen of Winchester committed death by own action at the home of R D Parsons on South Syc amore street. She shot herself through the heart with a 32 hammerless pistol after writing a suicide note. Survivors include her mother and siblings. Funeral services were held at the Parsons home and she is buried in Machpelah Cemetery.
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Iva B. Tuggle
R. D. Parsons
South Sycamore Street
Miss Tuggle
Winchester
Todd Bros. Grocery Co
Julia T. Britt
B. H. Coyle
Parsons
Carrell
Baptist Church
Machpelah Cemetery
New Furnishing House To Open In This City
The United States Clothing Co plans a gents furnishing house at the old Guthrie stand on Main and Maysville within a month. W P Guthrie becomes manager with Henry P Reid as first assistant. Guthrie, in Greenville, Ala, arranges the business and will return here later this week. The firm promises a first class line and invites public inspection of goods and prices.
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United States Clothing Co
Guthrie Clothing Co
Main
Maysville
W. P. Guthrie
Henry P. Reid
Greenville
Ala
Guthrie
Mr. Reid
Operation in Lexington Highlights Matt Rogers Recovery
Matt Rogers son of Mr and Mrs T Rogers was taken to Lexington last Thursday in Leslie McCormick's car accompanied by his father sister Miss Ola and Dr P K McKenna where an appendicitis operation was performed. The boy is recovering and will soon return home.
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Matt
T. Rogers
Lexington
Leslie MceCormick
Miss Ola
P. K. McKenna
Miss Mary Dee Sullivan Dies After Six Weeks Ill
Miss Mary Dee Sullivan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G D Sullivan, died August 22 1912 after a six week illness believed to be from a past fall causing spinal trouble. Born December 11 1890 she was twenty one turning twenty two, a Presbyterian since childhood and noted for a devout Christian life. Funeral held at her home conducted by Rev H D Clark with burial in Machpelah Cemetery. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
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G. D. Sullivan
Mary Dee
Miss Sullivan
H. D. Clark
Machpelah Cemetery
The
Presbyterian Church
Mary Dee Sullivan
Mrs. Sullivan
Vanarsdell's Lunch Goods for Picnics and Outings
Vanarsdell's promotes lunch goods ideal for picnics and outdoor outings offering a selection of portable, ready to eat items. The shop emphasizes convenient foods for travelers and midday meals with easy grab and go options.
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Vanarsdell’s
Mr Warren Cline Visits Home From Falls Mill Va
Warren Cline of Falls Mill Virginia visits his parents in the city. He has worked nine years with Walton & Co. railroad construction and now holds a fine position there, with many friends proud of his success.
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Warren Cline
Falls Mill
Cline
Walton & Co
Alarm Clock Sale at Fair Store This Week
Regular $1.00 alarm clocks offered for 49c at Fair Store. Opportunity to buy a reliable timepiece cheaply. Alarm wakes you any old time as a value deal for shoppers seeking savings.
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America
Fair Store
Splendid Racing to Open at Lexington Track This Week
Kentucky fall racing begins next Saturday drawing many trained horses to Lexington from across the region. The meeting is a major event with large purses and attractive stakes, enhanced by repainting the grandstand and new stables. Officials promise a smooth, enjoyable season for owners and spectators.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Mt Sterling Team Excels In Blue Grass League Play
Over the past week the Mt Sterling team in the Blue Grass League showed strong form winning games against Paris 4 3 and 6 5 with Knight and Friedly on the mound. Friedly again shone in a 3 1 victory over Paris while Burr pitched well in a double header against Maysville amid disputed umpiring.
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Mt. Sterling
Paris
Knight
Friedly
Burr
Maysville
Lexington
Dunlap
New Home Grown Corn At Van Arsdell’s Today
Local readers are invited to buy fresh corn grown at Van Arsdell’s farm today. The vendor promotes seasonal produce and supports nearby agriculture.
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Vanarsdell’s
Luther Murphy Returns Home After Bond for False Pretenses
Luther Murphy of Pineville Wyoming County West Virginia returns to Ezel Kentucky after posting bond in Wyoming Circuit Court on charges of obtaining property by false pretenses with co defendant John M. Adams. Murphy denies blame and asks the public to await trial.
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Asa Murphy
Ezel
Luther Murphy
Pineville
Wyoming Co
W. Va
Wyoming Circuit Court
John M. Adams
Murphy
Mt Sterling Water Plans Move Ahead For Modern Filter Plant
The Mt Sterling Water Light and Ice Company began construction on a new filter plant after state health board approval. Thirty workers started Tuesday, with completion aimed by November 1, 1912, creating a top modern filtration system for the town. A Field Day at the Ball Park is set for Thursday September 5.
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Mt. Sterling Water, Light & Ice Company
State Board of Health
Ball Park
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Sutton & Son
Advocate Publishing Company
Ncorporate
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Bright and
Mr. and
Mrs. G. D. Sullivan
Apvocate
Luther
Ringo
Earl King Senff
John Samuels
Frank Laughlin
Cathleen Pieratt
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