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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1911
Page
4
Secretary of State Co F Crecelius. Supt of Public Instruction Barksdale Hamlett. County Court Clerk Keller Greene are listed as candidates for upcoming local races. Ballot positions reflect multiple offices and candidate pairings.
City announces candidates for Mt Sterling officials and council seats for the October 6 1911 Democratic primary. Names listed include James McDonald Sullivan J Will Clay H G Enoch W R McKee C B Stephens and others for First Second and Fourth Wards plus candidates for Clerk City Attorney Chief of Police City Assessor and related offices.
The article endorses G. D. Sullivan James McDonald J Will Clay H G Enoch W R Mc Kee and C Bb Stephens for the Democratic nomination for council seats. It notes current council accomplishments including a sewer system and brick streets with no tax increase and states Stephens fills a longtime foreman role. Botts is stepping down and Stephens is a trusted successor.
The City Clerk Henry M. Ringo seeks Democratic renomination after four years of service. Supporters praise accurate neat records and courteous treatment and pledge to carry the party banner to victory in November if nominated.
The four year City Attorney candidate W C Hamilton asks Democrats to consider his record before the October 6 primary. Aimed at voters, the endorsement stresses his character, efficiency, impartiality and dedication to duties.
Friends of Jas. S. Turner launch a campaign urging his promotion to Chief of Police. He is portrayed as a respected, courageous officer with long service and party involvement, fit to lead the police force if nominated and elected.
Authority has been given by Mr. R. F. Mastin to present his claims to fellow Democrats for the nomination for Chief of Police. He is affectionately known as Uncle Dick and has long served on the force, promising to maintain the high standard of good order if nominated and elected.
The letter approves John Gibbons as a Democratic candidate for a city post. It notes his prior service, strong physique, leadership, bravery, party loyalty, and belief he would bolster the ticket in November and, if elected, make the Chief position worthy of local pride.
Glenmore C Reid known as Catty asks Democrats of the city to nominate him for City Assessor. He is described as honest industrious and trusted by friends who expect he would perform the duties creditably if elected.
Harrison Kimbrell seeks the City Assessor nomination citing perseverance and industry under hardship. He notes his disability but asserts a readiness to discharge duties to the best of his ability and asks for consideration and support from readers.
W T Fitzpatrick Jr announces willingness to serve Sterling as City Assessor after support from prominent Democrats. Described as courteous and qualified though never previously a candidate, he appeals to Democratic voters for careful consideration before voting.
A reader notes small boys suffer during school days with aches while vacation brings no illness. The message questions the change in health patterns and mentions school begins next Monday.
Encourage local authorities to work for better town prospects. Promote unity and steady effort to grow civic life. Knox Fall Hats go on sale today. Walsh Bros offer larab veal pork or beef roast by phone 100. Greenwade's suggests calling for dinner ideas. Vanarsdell's.
Residents note scarce house for rent signs as proof of growth and desire more rental housing. Call for cozy cottages at reasonable rates to accommodate newcomers and growth, with Walsh Bros. promoting Manhattan shirts at cut prices.
WANTED Good Housekeeping Magazine seeks a representative in Mt Sterling to handle subscription renewals and boost circulation by proven methods. Salary and commission. Experience desirable but not essential. Full or part time. Send address and references to J. F. Fairbanks Good Housekeeping Magazine 381 Fourth Ave New York City. 8-2t yy.
A compact listing shows two business contacts in Mount Sterling. The entry provides a greenhouse phone number 88 and a store phone number 547, indicating local commerce details in the area.
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