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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
6
The Louisville Times reports Justice Goebel of Covington may enter the Democratic gubernatorial race. A prominent anti corporation figure and brother of the late Gov William Goebel, he has pressed franchise assessment cases and could add zest to an already lively contest.
200 acres of well improved land on Plumb Lick pike in Montgomery County Kentucky features a six room frame dwelling a nine bent tobacco barn stock barn and all necessary out buildings. for further particulars contact R G Kern attorney mr Sterling Ky or undersigned Letcher Bannister r r 1 north middletown ky 20 31
A brief note points readers to the ADVOCATE for note paper and correspondence card products. It references available formats and suggests checking the ADVOCATE for details and ordering options.
Agent J. Q. Ward of the Game and Fish Commission presents figures on food value from conserved game and fish. He cites 5000 nets confiscated in streams, estimating 500000 pounds of fish yearly worth about 50000 dollars at ten cents a pound and savings against higher meat costs. He also estimates game yields provide a meal for every family and notes rabbits and other game contribute similarly.
Kentucky Utilities Company offers a 25 dollar reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of anyone breaking insulators on the high tension line from Lexington to Mt Sterling. The notice warns repeated acts will be prosecuted and names suspects. It ends with a personal remark about disliking certain faultfinding individuals.
Under a 1913 order Postmasters may deliver fully prepaid letters plainly addressed to Santa Claus to charitable institutions or reputable locals for December. Unpaid or underpaid letters may also be delivered with postage paid, distributed if multiple requests arise. Unforwarded letters go to the Dead Letters Division.
State of Ohio affidavits affirm F J Cheney & Co senior partner vows paying one hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Gleason swears on December 6. Cure taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Emily Pils for constipation offered. Sold by all druggists at 75 cents.
83 acre farm four miles east of North Middletown on the Plum Lick pike. Adjacent to Grade pike with most land in grass, a good orchard, tobacco barn, and outbuildings. Two story frame house, well fenced, ample water. Interested parties write J. W. Douglas North Middletown R R 1.
Cheap potatoes contain 100 bushels from Michigan offered at $1.00 per bushel. Call Payne and Greenwade's Barber Shop for details. Also a terse ad notes a somber reflection on silent grief and its toll on life and hope.
Cyrus T. Fox died in Madison County after a ten day illness with pneumonia fever. He was about 60, brother of G. T. Fox of this county, son of Sam and Kitty Turner Fox, born near Richmond on Lexington pike. Survived by wife Molly Parrish. member of Christian church and Elks Lodge. noted for fortune and wide circle of friends.
The store advertises genuine Moca and Java coffee under the Battleship brand at 40 cents per one pound can.
Captain William Ridgway a Chesapeake and Ohio Rail Road conductor dropped dead in the Olive Hill depot on Wednesday afternoon after a period of illness and vacation. His death is attributed to heart trouble. Survived by wife, he had moved from Wilmington, Delaware to Kentucky about twenty years ago and was well known among C and O personnel and Mt Sterling residents.
An advertisement from Ringo & Botts promotes the White Swan Laundry offering first class dry cleaning and pickup service by calling phone number 46 for prompt delivery of work.
Local firm Clay McKee and Sons advertises real estate buying selling and rental services, loan money and insurance bonds for customers. The Waite Motor Car is promoted as the best autos and investment options are offered.
A cheeky persona shines through as joy and a sly gleam accompany his every expression. The line hints at a playful character who uses charm to mask hidden intent.
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