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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
4
The party names candidates for state and county offices. T. L. Caudel of Menefee County is the nominee for State Senator, E. W. Senff is the candidate for County Judge, and W. C. Chenault is also listed as a candidate for County Judge.
An announcement from Winchester Kentucky notes Hon George Hon has been authorized to seek the Democratic nomination for State Senator in Clark Bearvon and Montgomery counties. Clark County holds the nominating slot, with equal voter input for the district. The piece praises his integrity and business background and references a signed card on public questions.
The text announces Hon W C Chenault seeks reelection as County Judge with Democratic backing at the State Primary on August 4 1517. It praises his fairness courtesy and honesty in office noting his Princeton education and strong party service urging Democrats to consider his candidacy carefully.
Thomas Scott, a former farmer turned city resident and five year local police officer, is listed as a Democratic candidate for jailer. He is praised for strict law enforcement, impartial duties, and diligent pursuit of violations including local option laws. Fellow Democrats urged to consider his claims.
Mr D P May a prominent county farmer and lifelong Democrat announces his intention to run for jailer in the August primary of 1917. He pledges humane treatment of prisoners and diligent service if elected and requests continued Democratic support after a countywide canvass and personal outreach to voters.
County Attorney E. W. Senff seeks promotion to County Judge. The paper notes his brother being an editor and stockholder, and declines to praise him, presenting his record as the basis for Democratic voters to consider his candidacy.
WR. WM. A. SAMUELL served as mayor for four years and modernized the city’s growth. Now Montgomery Master Commissioner he cites readiness to practice law and seeks Democratic support for the county attorney post in the August 4 primary.
Yard wide Percales offered in short lengths 2 to 6 yards at 6 cents per yard. Clark's O N T Spool Cotton priced at 4 cents per spool. Calico available in short lengths 2 to 10 yards at 34 4 cents per yard.
The Peerless Exchange proclaims stamping and orders for all kinds of fancy work with baby clothes a specialty.
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