Legal Scrutiny Finds Flaws in Local Option Law
A careful review last week uncovered loopholes in the local option law. The search revealed 25 percent precinct voting requirements, petitions filed at a single term, and that bribery law does not cover signing or withdrawing petitions. Secretary Bennett asks county chairs about third party support, risking embarrassment if Bull Moose ties exist.
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Bennett
Republican State Campaign Committee
Republican County Committee
M Mber
Bull Moose Committee
Taft Chances Seen Slim If Kentucky Claim Proves True
Republican National Chairman Hilles released a list claiming Taft will win several states including Kentucky. Critics say if Kentucky is as unfounded as his other picks, Taft’s overall chances look slim.
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Mr. Taft
Hilles
Kentucky
Judge M. T. Shine Chosen President of Kentucky Elks
At a Middlesboro B P O E meeting last week Judge M. T. Shine of Covington was elected president for the ensuing year. Covington was chosen as the next meeting place after a spirited discussion and a well attended, enjoyable Middlesboro gathering. W A Sutton Son advertises furniture carpets and rugs.
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M. T. Shine
Kentucky Elks
Middlesboro
Covington
Mrs Turley Undergoes Operation at Lexington Hospital
Mrs Will Turley of this city was taken to St Joseph's Hospital in Lexington Sunday. Dr Bullock performed a very successful operation Monday morning. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs John F Richardson. Mr Turley Mr Richardson and Dr S E Spratt traveled down Monday morning. Friends report she is recovering nicely. Best home killed steaks and roasts at Vanarsdell's.
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Will Turley
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lexington
Bullock
John F. Richardson
Turley
Richardson
S. E. Spratt
Change In Mail Service Notice From Post Office
Notice from the First Assistant Postmaster General states post offices of first and second classes shall not deliver to the general public on Sundays starting next fiscal year ending June 30, 1913. Special delivery mail remains handled. carriers on Sunday are to be closed with no general deliveries. Public hardship noted and hope for early law amendment.
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H. M. Lockridge
Post Office
For Rent House on Holt Avenue Eight Rooms
For rent a house with eight rooms located on Holt Avenue. Apply to R. F. Greene.
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Holt Avenue
R. F. Greene
Millinery Store Ladies Return from Tour Selecting Fall Stock
Miss Bettie Roberts and Mrs. R F Mastin have returned home after visiting Cincinnati Louisville Columbus and Chicago where they selected Fall stock for their millinery store and invite friends and patrons to call on them before Fall selections. Home grown melons at Vanarsdell's.
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Bettie Roberts
R. F. Mastin
Cincinnati
Louisville
Columbus
Chicago
Card of Thanks for Mary Dee Sullivan
We express sincere heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our daughter Mary Dee Sullivan and for the many floral offerings from Anthe Sullivan and family.
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Mary Dee
Antha Sullivan
Tragic Death Of James Squires In Cameron Missouri
James Quisenberg Squires eighteen year old son of Wm H Squires formerly of this county was struck and killed by a train near his home in Cameron Missouri on August seventeenth. He was returning from church alone. the body showed no mutilation. He was a grandson of J M Quisenberry and has relatives in the county. Earl and Miss Emma Quisenberry went to Cameron for the funeral. Earl returned the twenty second and Emma will stay for weeks.
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James Quisenberg Squires
Wm. H. Squires
Cameron
J. M. Quisenberry
Ewington
Missouri
Kentucky
Earl
Emma Quisenberry
New Jewelry Firm Opens in Apperson Building
Samuel W. Whitehead and Percy D. Bryan of this city plan a jewelry store in the Apperson building on Main Street next to Montgomery National Bank around October 1. They will travel to New York soon to buy a large, select jewelry stock. Whitehead is an expert jeweler and both men are described as popular and capable businessmen likely to secure a strong early trade.
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Samuel W. Whitehead
Percy D. Bryan
Apperson
Main Street
Montgomery National Bank
New York
Whitehead
For Sale Walnut Wardrobe In Good Condition
Solid walnut wardrobe offered in good condition. Apply at this office.
Cattle Running at Large Question Placed Before Howard's Mill
On August 19 1912 J S Scobee and over twenty voters filed to submit a measure in Montgomery County Court asking if cattle or any species should be forbidden from running at large in the Howard's Mill voting precinct A poll will be held at the next regular election to decide if it should be unlawful for cattle to roam on public highways and unin closed lands in the precinct Attest to record Keller Greene Clerk Montgomery County Court 841 LR Douglais D O
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Montgomery County
G. A. Mettormick
J. S. Scobee
Howard’s Mill
Cottage on Harrison Avenue
A small notices item lists a property known as Cottage on Harrison Avenue tied to Percy D. Bryan, with no further details provided.
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Harrison Avenue
Percy D. Bryan
Engagement announced for Miss Mary Cobb Stofer
At a lunch hosted by Mrs. John Stofer the engagement to Mr. Harry B. Ringo was announced with a late fall wedding planned. Miss Stofer is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Stofer and noted as a popular, accomplished young woman. Mr. Ringo is junior partner in Roberts & Ringo, a reputable grocer.
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John Stofer
Mary Cobb Stofer
Harry B. Ringo
Miss Stofer
Silas Stofer
Sterling
Ringo
Roberts
Dinner hosted by Mrs Jas Smith in Mt Sterling
Mrs James Smith entertained Wednesday at her home on Aylesford Place with a six oclock dinner for friends who motored over from Mt Sterling. The guest list included Miss Grace Scobee Miss Serena Fitzpatrick and Messrs Beall Hadden Thomas Henry William and Arthur Bassett of Jacksonville Fla who are visiting friends in Mt Sterling.
Best deals for furniture rugs and more at Suttons
The BEST is always the cheapest. If you need furniture car pet or rugs visit W A Sutton & Son for low prices and a wide selection.
Matt Simpson Arrested in Paris Store Robberies Case
Matt Simpson formerly of this city and known in police circles was arrested in Lexington last week charged with robbing a number of Paris stores. Goods were found on him and he was taken to Paris for trial.
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Matt Simpson
Lexington
Paris
Hostess Grubbs Hosts Five Hundred Party for Donna Blair Rosebrough
In honor of Miss Donna Blair Rosebrough of Memphis Tenn the party featured Miss Hazel Grubbs as hostess at her Howard Avenue home on Friday afternoon. The guest of Mrs G G Hamilton attended the event in a refined reception setting.
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Hazel,Grubbs
Howard Avenue
Donna Blair Rosebrough
Memphis, Tenn
G. G. Hamilton
Wanted Buyers for Residence Property
A party led by 7 tf W. Hoffman Wood seeks to purchase a residence property valued between 2850 and 3500. If your property is for sale, list it with the requester.
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W. Hoffman Wood
Nice Peaches From Mr Wade Delight City Friends
A note expresses gratitude to Mr. J. T. Wade for a sack of peaches, praising them as among the finest enjoyed and noting his habit of remembering city friends with such gifts.
Prewitt Reunion Draws Many From Here
A large number from here will attend the Prewitt reunion to be held Thursday at Qil Springs. These family gatherings are held each year and bring much pleasure to attendees.
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Qil Springs
Brick Street Hearing Again Postponed
The motion to dissolve the injunction in the brick street controversy is postponed until next Friday in Frankfort. Plaintiffs are represented by Judge Lewis Apperson and John A. Judy, defendants by W C Hamilton and W B White.
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Brick Street
Frankfort
Lewis Apperson
John A. Judy
W. C. Hamilton
W.B. White
Worth Yancey Succumbs in Lexington After Illness
Worth Yaney died at his Lexington home Monday after a long illness. A former star football player at Kentucky University he belonged to the same team as Lois Thompson of this city. He was well known here with many friends who regret his death.
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Worth Yaney
Lexington
Old Kentucky University
Lois Thompson
Colored Fair at Montgomery County Grounds Opens Sept 26 1912
The colored citizens announce a three day fair at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds on September 26 27 and 28 1912. Officials say preparations are complete and this will be the finest fair yet presented by the colored population of the city.
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Montgomery County Fair Grounds
Noted Mason Passes Away
Capt. H. B. Grant of Louisville renowned nationwide as a military tactics authority, Masonry leader, and Methodist church figure, died at his Louisville home Monday morning.
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H. B. Grant
Louisville
United States
Montgomery County Checks Await for Poolers
Checks for Montgomery county have arrived and can be secured by calling Secretary J. H. Blount. No checks will be issued without your warehouse certificate.
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Montgomery County
J. H. Blount
Winchester Court Stock Show Draws Large Crowd
A busy Court Day in town attracted a large crowd with brisk trading. About 1000 cattle were on the Hamilton's Stockyards market, 800 sheep and two car loads of Western horses were also sold.
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Hamilton
California lawmaker Den nis Spencer known for defense case
A Napa based anecdote recounts Den nis Spencer the lawyer and orator defending a China man who paid five hundred dollars saying I kill him after confessing to murder. Spencer secured acquittal in the case reflecting his defense prowess.
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California
Dennis Spencer
Napa
Spencer
Yeu
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G. B. Nefmenor
Mt. Sterling
Wilson
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Indiana
The
Court of Appeals
C. Turner
W. J. Fields
Carter County
W. A. Sutton & Son
Best Home
Vanarsdell’s
Sutton-Fastin Go
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Corder Wain
Bank Streets
Wight
Mt Sterling National Bank
B. Patterson, Cashier
New Jewelry Firm
ASA
New Fall
J. D
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S. E. Kelly & Co
Miss Rosebrough
Prewitt
Worth Yancey
Winchester Masons
Winchester
Winchester Lodge No. 90
A. M
Mason
Winchester Court
Maysville Street
J. M. Bigstaff
Wm, Cravens
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